F R E Q U E N T L Y U S E D P H O N E N U M B E R S & A D D R E S S E S
RESIDENT BISHOP — JONATHAN D. KEATON 2012 Detroit Annual Conference - The United Methodist Church 2012 2012 CLERGY ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP — William D. Dobbs [email protected] 2164 University Park, Suite 250, Okemos, Ml 48864 517-347-4030 Toll Free: 866-862-2732 Fax 517-347-4003 JOURNAL
ANN ARBOR DISTRICT DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE 900 S. Seventh St., Suite 1 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., Suite 1 Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 Flint, Ml 48504 734-663-3939 / Fax 734-663-1990 810-233-5500 / 800-334-0544 Dist. Superintendent – Mark E. Spaw Fax: 810-233-5700 Admin. Assistant – Jane Pollock Director Of Connectional Ministries Email: [email protected] Jerome R. DeVine Ext. 330 Conference Directors BLUE WATER DISTRICT Dirk Elliott Ext. 334 4580 North Rd. Ang Hart 313-330-2006 Clyde , Ml 48049 Jim Parkhurst Ext. 337 810-385-8840 / Fax 810-385-8851 Paul Thomas 906-396-4746 Dist. Superintendent – Joanne R. Bartelt Admin. Assistant – Jennifer Gertz OTHER CONFERENCE NUMBERS Email: [email protected] Conference Treasurer David W. Dobbs Ext. 350 CROSSROADS DISTRICT Benefits Officer 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., Suite 2 Donald J. Emmert Ext. 353 Flint, Ml 48504 Camp Registrations 810-233-5500 / Fax 810-233-0514 Cheryl Poole Ext. 354 Dist. Superintendent – Tara Sutton Hispanic / Latino Ministries Admin. Assistant – Cheryl Rentschler Sonya Luna 313-228-5384 Email: [email protected] UNITED METHODIST UNION DETROIT RENAISSANCE DISTRICT 8000 Woodward Ave. 8000 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 Detroit, Ml 48202 313-638-2390 / 888-356-6202 313-638-2390 / Fax 313-638-2390 Executive Director Dist. Superintendent – Melanie L. Carey William Ritter Ext. 256 Admin. Assistant – Cecelia Tolliver Office Manager Email: [email protected] Connie Perrine Ext. 252 Administrative Assistant MARQUETTE DISTRICT Carolyn Nichols Ext. 253 111 E. Ridge St. Marquette, Ml 49855 UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE 906-228-4644 / Fax 906-228-2976 888-451-1929 Dist. Superintendent – Elbert Dulworth UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Admin. Assistant – Pamela Quayle MICHIGAN AREA RESOURCE CENTER Email: [email protected] [MARC] 888-217-1905 FORTY-FOURTH SAGINAW BAY DISTRICT 3617 Mackinaw St., Suite #1 ANNUAL SESSION Saginaw, Ml 48602 989-793-8838 / Fax 989-793-2077 Dist. Superintendent – Jeffrey R. Maxwell MAY 17–20, 2012 Admin. Assistant – Teri Meyer Email: [email protected] ADRIAN COLLEGE ADRIAN, MICHIGAN MICHIGAN AREA EPISCOPAL OFFICE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2164 University Park Drive, Suite 250 The vision of the Detroit Okemos, MI 48864 E-mail: [email protected] Conference is to create and Phones: 517-347-4030 / 866-862-2732 / FAX: 517-347-4003 nurture dynamic and fruitful congregations that make Michigan Area Resident Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton Clergy Assistant to the Bishop: William D. Dobbs disciples of Jesus Christ for Executive Administrative Assistant to the Bishop: Deana Nelson the transformation of the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Clergy world. Assistant to the Bishop: Vicki Gibbs Accounting Manager: Stuart Hallgren
DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE CENTER OFFICE Beginning in 2012, the Detroit Conference will fulfill our vision through three 1309 North Ballenger Highway, Suite 1 Vision Pathways, with seven measurable Benchmarks: Flint MI 48504 Web Site: www.detroitconference.org Vision Pathway 1: Creating New Vision Pathway 3: Engaging Email: [email protected] Phones: 810-233-5500 / 800-334-0544 / FAX: 810-233-5700 Spaces for New Faces. Mission Partnerships and Transforming Communities. Director of Connectional Ministries [DCM] Jerome R. DeVine Ext. 330 Benchmark 1: The Conference will create and nurture at least two new Benchmark 5: The Conference will Conference Leadership Team Staff [CLT]: worshiping communities each year lead the majority of active members Administrative Assistant to above Claudia Bowers 332 for the next five years. in 75% of its congregations to en- Inter-Office Communications / Data Entry Jessica Browning 320 gagement in transformational local, Administrative Assistant Pat Helmer 340 Benchmark 2: The Conference will regional and global missions. Administrative Assistant / Camp Registrar Cheryl Poole 354 lead existing congregations in Conference Directors: reaching the people of their commu- Benchmark 6: The Conference will New Faith Communities & nities, addressing the demographics lead each congregation in develop- Congregational Development Dirk Elliott 334 of their specific neighborhoods, thus ing 1-5 partnerships with existing Youth & Young Adult Ministries Angela Hart 313-330-2006 reaching more people; younger ministries in the conference and Outdoor & Retreat Ministries James Parkhurst 337 people; and more diverse people. Michigan Area. Communications Paul Thomas 906-396-4746
Vision Pathway 2: Developing Benchmark 7: 100% of Detroit Con- Conference Treasury & Benefits Offices: FAX: 810-233-0558 Principled Christian Leaders for ference congregations will move to- Treasurer David W. Dobbs Ext. 350 the Church and the World. ward 100% payment of their Benefits Officer Donald J. Emmert 353 Accounts Receivable / Apportionments Kay Arbuckle 352 apportionments Accounts Payable Ralph Remick 351 Benchmark 3: The Conference will assist 95% of its congregations in Board of Ordained Ministry Office: developing interactive ministries Administrative Assistant Nancy Arnold 333 with their communities. Crossroads District STE2 E-mail: [email protected] Benchmark 4: The Conference will FAX: 810-223-0514 lead congregations in increasing District Superintendent Tara Sutton Ext. 360 their new professions of faith by 3% Administrative Assistant Cheryl Rentschler 361 Christian Education Consultant Lynn Mandeville 362 beginning with at least one in the Youth / Project Director Kristen Park 362 next year. District Treasurer Rachel Schroeder 362 The OFFICIAL JOURNAL
and MINUTES
of the
44th Session of the Detroit Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church held at Adrian College Adrian, Michigan
May 17-20, 2012
Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, President Rev. Dr. Tracy N. Huffman, Secretary
www.detroitconference.org Jonathan D. Keaton
Presiding Bishop TABLE OF CONTENTS
Conference Leadership ...... 4 Detroit Conference Council Staff...... 5 Committee on Nominations Report ...... 8 Lay Persons Serving on Conference Agencies ...... 39 Lay Members to 2011 Annual Conference ...... 48 Daily Proceedings (Minutes) 2011 Annual Conference ...... 57 Certificate of Ordination...... 68 Corporate Session...... 69 Business of the Annual Conference (Disciplinary Questions) ...... 71 Appointments ...... 104 Extension Ministry Appointments ...... 144 Chaplains Related to the Conference ...... 149 Missionaries of the Annual Conference...... 151 Historical Reports ...... 153 Audit Report – 2010 ...... 212 Financial Policies...... 234 2012 Budget ...... 253 Minimum Base Compensation Schedule 2012 ...... 259 Resolution Implementation List Approved at 2011 Annual Conference...... 260 Dean of Cabinet’s Report ...... 279 Memoirs...... 283 Roll of Deceased Members ...... 297 Historical Statement ...... 299 Covenant Relationships ...... 300 Church Alphabetical Listing ...... 307 Church Pastoral Histories...... 315 Pastoral Record...... 367 Statistical Report ...... 477 Rules of Order and Standing Rules...... 517 Structure...... 537 Index...... 581 Camps and Retreat Centers...... 591 UM Resources and Related Organizations ...... 592 MICHIGAN AREA EPISCOPAL OFFICE
2164 University Park Dr., Ste. 250 Okemos, MI 48864 517-347-4030 866-862-2732 Fax: 517-347-4003
Resident Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton Email: [email protected] Admin. Asst. to the Bishop: Deana E. Nelson [email protected]
Clergy Assistant to the Bishop William D. Dobbs Email: [email protected] Exec. Admin. Asst. to the Clergy Asst.: Vicki M. Gibbs [email protected]
Accounting Manager Stuart Hallgren Email: [email protected]
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS
Ann Arbor Mark E. Spaw 734-663-3939 Jane Pollock, Adm. Fax: 734-663-1990 900 S. 7th St, Ste 1 Website: gbgm-umc.org/annarbordist Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Email: [email protected]
Blue Water Joanne R. Bartelt 810-385-8840 Jennifer Gertz, Adm. Fax: 810-385-8851 4580 North Road Email: [email protected] Clyde, MI 48049
Crossroads Tara R. Sutton 810-233-5500 Cheryl Rentschler, Adm. Fax: 810-233-0514 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy, Ste 1 Email: [email protected] Flint, MI 48504
Detroit Melanie L. Carey 313-638-2390 Renaissance Cecelia Tolliver, Adm. Fax: 313-638-1315 8000 Woodward Ave Email: [email protected] Detroit, MI 48202
Marquette Elbert P. Dulworth 906-228-4644 Pamela Quayle, Adm. Fax: 906-228-2976 111 E. Ridge St Website: mqtdistrict.com Marquette, MI 49855 Email: [email protected]
Saginaw Bay Jeffrey R. Maxwell 989-793-8838 Teri Meyer, Adm. Fax: 989-793-2077 3617 Mackinaw, Ste 1 Website: saginawbaydistrict.org Saginaw, MI 48602
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1309 North Ballenger Highway, Suite 1 Flint, MI 48504 810-233-5500 800-334-0544 Fax: 810-233-5700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.detroitconference.org
Director of Connectional Ministries [DCM] Jerome R. DeVine Ext. 330 [email protected] Conference Directors: New Faith Communities & Dirk Elliott Ext. 334 Congregational Development Youth & Young Adult Ministries Angela Hart 313-330-2006 [email protected] Outdoor & Retreat Ministries James Parkhurst Ext. 337 [email protected] Communications Paul Thomas 906-396-4746 [email protected] Hispanic / Latino Ministries Sonya Luna 313-228-5384 [email protected] Conference Leadership Team [CLT] Support Staff: Admin. Asst. to the DCM & CLT Claudia Bowers Ext. 332 [email protected] Admin. Asst. to Dirk Elliott / Jessica Browning Ext. 340 Data Management [email protected] Admin. Asst. to Jim Parkhurst / Cheryl Poole Ext. 354 Camp Registrar [email protected] Office Support / Part Time Receptionist Angela Watkins Ext. 320 [email protected] Conference Treasury & Benefits Office 810-233-5500 Fax: 810-233-0558 Treasurer David W. Dobbs Ext. 350 [email protected] Benefits Officer Donald J. Emmert Ext. 353 [email protected] Accounts Receivable / Apportionments Kay Arbuckle Ext. 352 [email protected] Accounts Payable Ralph Remick Ext. 351 [email protected] Board of Ordained Ministry Admin. Asst. Nancy Arnold Ext. 333 [email protected]
5 OTHER DETROIT CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP
Archivist Rebecca McNitt 517-265-5161 Ext. 4429 110 S. Madison St. [email protected] Adrian, MI 49221
Associate Lay Leader Ralph Czerepinski 989-832-3604 4905 Washington St. [email protected] Midland, MI 48642
Chancellor Renard J. Kolasa 248-489-8600 39395 W. 12 Mile Rd. [email protected] Farmington Hills, MI 48333
Facilitator Susanne Buxton 248-548-7657 1402 Lyons Ave. [email protected] Royal Oaks, MI 48073
Hispanic Ministries Sonya Luna 313-228-5384 22425 Pardee Ct. [email protected] Dearborn Hts, MI 48125
JFON Paul Perez 734-422-0149 36500 Ann Arbor Trail [email protected] Livonia, MI 48150
Lay Leader Wayne Bank 810-359-7281 6551 S. Lakeshore [email protected] Lexington, MI 48450
Lay Speaking Director Robert Hampton 906-228-6678 1512 Lynn [email protected] Marquette, MI 49855
President of CCYAC Brandon Smith 989-891-6473 3150 Beaujardin Dr., Apt. 131 [email protected] Lansing, MI 48910
President of UMM James C. Walker 810-732-6396 3174 Pinehill Place [email protected] Flushing, MI 48433
President of UMW Linda Schramm 810-648-4696 244 S. Elk [email protected] Sandusky, MI 48471
President of CCYM Isaac Garrigues-Cortelyou 248-585-0352 318 Edmund Ave. [email protected] Royal Oak, MI 48073
6 Reference & Diane Brown 734-662-0469 Daily Procedure 4512 Cottonwood Dr. [email protected] Ann Arbor, MI 48101
Secretary of Jackie Euper 517-625-2920 Global Ministries 11463 S State Rd. [email protected] Morrice, MI 48857
Statistician Ron Iris 313-928-7484 9327 Reeck Rd. [email protected] Allen Park, MI 48101
Volunteers in Mission John Walls 734-282-5930 Coordinator 2111 21st St. [email protected] Wyandotte MI, 48192
CONFERENCE SECRETARIES
General Secretary Tracy Huffman 734-663-4164 900 S Seventh St. revtracyhuffman@ Ann Arbor, MI 48103 westside-umc.org
Journal Co-Secretary Cheryl Flynn 248-342-2101 P.O. Box 86 [email protected] Metamora, MI 48455
Journal Co-Secretary Janet Maxwell 989-750-7035 304 Meadow Lane [email protected] Midland, MI 48640
Business Secretary William McBride 810-385-4027 4580 North Rd. [email protected] North Street, MI 48049
Appointment Secretary Joan Rogalski 586-917-7335 14653 Bryce Rd. [email protected] Capac, MI 48014
Journal Media Ronald Iris 313-928-7484 Secretary 9327 Reeck Rd. [email protected] Allen Park, MI 48101
Pastoral Record Douglas Olsen 734-529-3535 Secretary 645 Franklin [email protected] Dundee, MI 48131
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COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS 2012
The Committee on Nominations is pleased to present its slate of conference agency mem- bers elected at the 2012 Detroit Annual Conference. We are delighted by the talent in- cluded in this report.
Please note the following details: 1. Terms begin the year listed after the individual’s name, following the conclusion of Annual Conference. 2. Agency vacancies are indicated by empty lines on the roster. 3. Nominations are accepted throughout the year by our secretary, Michelle Walkup. Applications are available at the end of this report or by visiting the conference website at http://www.detroitconference.org/pages/detail/1927 and clicking “Nominee Appli- cation” on the left side of the page. Descriptions of each agency are also available at http://www.detroitconference.org/pages/detail/1928. 4. Changes or corrections to this report should be sent to: Michelle Walkup, Committee on Nominations Secretary [email protected] 12242 Sunview Ct. South Lyon, MI 48178 5. Standing Rules provides that: a. Each agency shall review its membership annually to identify members who have not functioned. After consultation with the person(s) involved, any removals from the agencies are to be in the Conference Nominations Secretary’s possession by January 10. b. Those agencies who wish to suggest nominees to the Committee on Nominations for the following year must forward their nominees to the Conference Nomina- tions Secretary by January 10 each year. c. The names of all persons elected or appointed by districts, UMM, UMW, CCYM, or “Other Agencies” shall be forwarded to the Conference Nominations Secretary by March 15.
The Committee on Nominations has scheduled the following dates for meetings: June 8, 2012 October 19, 2012 January 18, 2013 February 15, 2013 March 15, 2013 May 2013 (at Annual Conference in Adrian) All meetings are scheduled for 9:00am at the Flint Regional Office.
The Committee on Nominations will offer a new approach this year for identifying talent and continually seeks passionate members for every agency. We want our agencies to be healing, healthy and whole.
Bill Burnett Chairperson, Committee on Nominations June 1, 2012
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS, 2012
Administrative Review, Committee on ...... Page 11 Alliance for Urban Ministry ...... 11 Archives and History, Commission on ...... 12 Christian Education, Board of ...... 12 Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, Commission on ...... 13 Church and Society, Board of ...... 13 Communications, Commission on ...... 14 Conference Commission on Young Adult Communities...... 14 Conference Council on Youth Ministries ...... 15 Conference Leadership Team ...... 16 Conference Program, Committee on ...... 17 Disability Concerns, Committee on ...... 17 Discipleship, Board of ...... 18 Episcopacy, Committee on ...... 18 Equitable Compensation, Commission on...... 19 Ethnic Local Church Concerns, Committee on...... 19 Finance and Administration, Council on ...... 20 Global Ministries, Board of ...... 20 Higher Education & Campus Ministry, Board of...... 21 Hispanic/Latino Ministries, Committee on ...... 21 Investigation of a Clergy Member and Local Pastors, Committee on ...... 22 Investigation of a Diaconal Minister, Committee on ...... 22 Journal, Committee on ...... 22 Laity, Commission on the ...... 23 Leadership Development, Conference Committee on...... 23 Memoirs, Committee on ...... 23 Michigan Area Clergy Family Advocacy Committee ...... 24 Michigan Area Loan Funds ...... 24 Native American Ministry, Committee on ...... 24 New Church Development Committee...... 25 Nominations, Committee on...... 26 Ordained Ministry, Board of ...... 27 Outdoor and Retreat Ministries, Board of ...... 28 Pension and Health Benefits, Board of ...... 28 Personnel Committee of Conference Leadership Team ...... 29 Protection Policy Committee, Conference ...... 29 Reference and Daily Procedure, Committee on ...... 29 Religion and Race, Commission on...... 30 Standing Rules, Committee on ...... 30 Status and Role of Women, Commission on the (COSROW) ...... 31 Support Staff Policy, Committee on ...... 31 Trustees, Board of ...... 31 United Methodist Foundation ...... 32 United Methodist Men Officers...... 32 United Methodist Women Officers ...... 32 Conference Secretaries ...... 32 Other Conference Leadership...... 33 Other Agencies Adrian College Trustees...... 33 Albion College Trustees ...... 33 Bay Shore Evangelical Association Directors ...... 33 Conference Extension Fund ...... 34 Lake Louise Christian Community ...... 34 Methodist Children’s Home Society ...... 34 Methodist Theological School in Ohio...... 34 Michigan Area United Methodist Church Historical Society ...... 34 United Methodist Retirement Communities...... 35 District Committees on Ordained Ministry...... 35 District Boards of Church Location and Building...... 37 Nominations Application...... 38
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BREAKDOWN OF DAC AGENCIES
Refer to page “Structure-2” in the Conference Journal for definitions and use of the terms, such as boards, committee, commissions, standing, etc.
Councils Conference Leadership Team Conference Council on Finance and Administration Boards (Administrative) Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Pensions and Health Benefits Board of Trustees Boards (Program) Board of Christian Education Board of Church and Society Board of Discipleship Board of Global Ministries Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries Persons may serve only on one of the above councils and boards.
Standing Committees of the Detroit Annual Conference (Administrative) Committee on Investigation of Clergy Members and Local Pastors Committee on Investigation of Diaconal Ministers Committee on Conference Program Committee on Episcopacy Committee on Journal Committee on Memoirs Committee on Nominations Committee on Reference and Daily Procedures Committee on Standing Rules Committee on Support Staff Policy Committees Reporting to a Conference Agency (Administrative) Committee on Administrative Review (Clergy Session of Annual Conference) Committee on Episcopal Residency (Committee on Episcopacy) Committee on New Church Development (Conference Leadership Team) Committee on Personnel (Conference Leadership Team) Committee on Protection Policy (Conference Leadership Team) Michigan Area Clergy Advocacy Committee (Bishop) Committees (Program) Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministries Committee on Native American Ministries Committee on Ethnic Local Church Concerns Alliance for Urban Ministry Conference Council on Youth Ministries Committee on Leadership Development Committee on Disability Concerns Commissions Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns Commission on Religion and Race Commission on the Status and Role of Women Commission on Laity Commission on Young Adult Communities Commission on Archives and History Commission on Communications Commission on Equitable Compensation Persons may serve on any two committees or commissions, or on a council or board and one committee or commission.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, COMMITTEE ON Elected at Annual Conference Clergy Session Term: Quadrennium
Chair: ______
Members: Alternates: (DR) Gloria Haynes – 11 (AA) George Lewis – 03 ______(SB) Duane Miller (Retired) – 11
ALLIANCE FOR URBAN MINISTRY (Nominations: 15 members; Four classes with each class having a member from a district other than DR) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: ______
Clergy Laymen Laywomen Class of 2013 (DR) Jeff Nelson – 09 (DR) Albert Rush – 09
Class of 2014 (SB) Mark Karls- 06 (DR) H. Bill Maxey – 06 (BW) Robert Chapman (Retired) – 10
Class of 2015 (DR) Ed Rowe – 11 ______(DR) Bea Fraser-Soots – 11 ______
Class of 2016 (DR) Latha Ravi – 12 ______(DR) Ray McGee – 12 (CR) David Leineke – 12 (BW) Jacque Hodges – 12 Members serving on general or jurisdictional urban committees: Alonzo Vincent
2 representatives from the United Methodist Union; Representatives from: Commission on Equitable Com- pensation, Division of Church Extension, United Methodist Foundation, each District Boards of Missions. Ex-officio: Bishop; 3 District Superintendents designated by the Cabinet, Executive Secretary of the United Methodist Union; conference program staff member if assigned to committee.
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ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, COMMISSION ON (Nominations: 12 persons: 1 person from each district, 5 members-at-large) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (AA) Marilyn McNitt – 10 Secretary: (SB) Della Wilder – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (AA) John Park (Retired) – 08 ______(CR) M. Kay Mowery – 10 ______(AA) Marilyn McNitt – 10
(1 representative from each district, nominated by Conference Nominations) (AA) Mitsy Mentzer – 08 (DR) Betty Durkin – 05; (DR) Joy Beliford – 09 (CR) Jeanne Thomas – 09 (MQ) Charlene DeWitt – 12 (BW) Doris Gross – 10 (SB) Della Wilder – 09
Archivist: Rebecca McNitt
Ex-Officio: Members of the General Commission on Archives and History residing within the Confer- ence: (SB) Diana Spitnale Miller – 12
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, BOARD OF (Nominations: 1 clergy and 1 layperson from each district) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Co-Chair: (DR) Kathy Pittenger – 06 Co-Chair: (CR) Rachel Benton – 11
Clergy Layperson (AA) Mary Hagley – 11 (AA) David Ascher – 09 (DR) Kathy Pittenger – 06 (DR) Carolyn Garner – 11 (CR) ______(CR) Lee Schriber – 10; (CR) Kathy Smith – 06; (CR) Noreen Wood – 06; (MQ) Amy Terhune – 12 (MQ) Laurie de la Garza – 10 (BW) Don Mosher – 09 (BW) Nora Barker – 10 (SB) Susan Platt – 12 (SB) Jennifer Lane – 06
(each District shall elect annually a person) (AA) ______(DR) Patricia Bearden -10 (CR) Rachel Benton – 11 (MQ)______(BW) Margie Arpan – 09 (SB) ______
Ex-officio: district project directors whose primary portfolio is CE or district CE consultants, director of Skills on Wheels, assistant or consultant to Bd. of CE, DS designated by cabinet, members of General Bd. of Discipleship residing within the conference
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CHRISTIAN UNITY AND INTERRELIGIOUS CONCERNS, COMMISSION ON (13 members, 7 by Nominations) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (DR) Leonard Clevenger – 11
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (MQ) Lillian Richards ______(DR) Mary Fayerweather – 06 (Retired) – 05 (DR) Carlyle Stewart – 09 ______(BW) Timothy Ziegler – 09 (DR) Leonard Clevenger – 11
(one person nominated and elected by each District Council on Ministries) (AA) ______(DR) Carter Grimmett – 05 (CR) Christine Campbell – 09 (MQ) ______(BW) James Huff Jr. – 09 (SB) ______
Ex-officio: members of General Commission on CUIC residing within conference, DS designated by cabinet
CHURCH AND SOCIETY, BOARD OF (Nominations: 32 members) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (DR) Jill Zundel – 12
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (SB) Rahim Shabazz -06 (SB) Robert Miller – 05 (AA) Karen Russell – 09 (RM) Meredith Rupe – 06 (AA) Leon Doolin – 07 (AA) Deborah Southworth – 09 (SB) Eric Stone – 09 (AA) George Jonté – 07 (BW) Deborah Sturm – 09 (DR) George Covintree – 10 (SB) Michael Andress – 09 (DR) Tina Seitz – 10 (CR) Janet Engler – 11 (BW) Paul Sandstrom – 09 (AA) Carol Gorham – 11 (AA) Marianne McMunn – 11 (CR) Howard Christian – 09 (SB) Avy Wyatt – 05 (DR) Jill Zundel – 12 (CR) Stephen Green – 10 (DR) Sharon Norman – 12 (AA) Joel Walther – 12 (AA) Clayton LaTurneau – 11 (DR) Taylorie Bailey – 12 (BW) Peggy Katzmarek – 11 (CR) Ronald Dunn – 12 (CR) Jennifer Rogers – 12 ______(DR) Barbara Spiece – 12 ______
Ex-officio: UMW mission coordinator for social action; Members of the GBCS residing within the confer- ence; DS designated by the cabinet
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COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON (Nominations: 7 persons) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (MQ) Erik Alsgaard – 10
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) Kenneth Bryant Jr. – 09 (BW) John Potter – 09 (SB) Brenda Brummel – 11 (MQ) Erik Alsgaard – 10 (SB) Jim Birch – 09 ______(BW) Glenn Quick – 10
Ex-Officio: District Communications Officers
(AA) ______(DR) Brian William – 09 (CR) Pete Crawford – 06 (MQ) ______(BW) ______(SB) Brian Jackson – 05
Ex-officio: Members of the General Commission on Communications residing within the conference, Director of Conference Communications; Editor of Michigan Area Reporter
CONFERENCE COMMISSION ON YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITIES (Nominations: ages 18-30 – 5 lay men, 5 lay women and 3 clergy) Term: 4 yrs
Chair: ( ) Brandon Smith – 10
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) John Schnieder – 10 ( ) Trey Bazinaw* – 10 (CR) Gloria Henley* – 10 (MQ) Terri Brandstrom – 10 ( ) Brandon Smith* – 10 (CR) Kaitlin Norton* – 10 (CR) Kristen Parks* – 10 ( ) Justin White* – 10 (SB) Kayla Roosa* – 10 ( ) Lee Schrieber* – 10 (DR) Mariya O’Rourke* – 10 ( ) Dan Phillips* – 10 ( ) Krista Dover* – 10 *denotes age 18-30
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CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRIES (Nominations: 6 adults) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
President: (DR) Isaac Garrigues-Cortelyou – 11
(6 adults) Clergy Laymen Laywomen (SB) Cheryl Mancier – 06 (CR) Don Phillips – 06 (DR) Mariya O’Rouke – 10 (CR) David Wichert – 09 ______(DR) Bridget Nelson – 12
(5 youth representatives from each district)
(Coordinators from each district youth council) (AA) ______(DR) Phyllis Hart – 09; (DR) Cliff Stallings – 05 (CR) ______(MQ) Scott Lindenberg – 11 (BW) Monique Carpenter – 11 (SB) Gary Bird – 10
Ex-officio without vote: Conference staff person, Conference Coordinator of Youth Ministry nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations (SB) Tom Anderson – 10
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CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP TEAM (Nominations: 12 members-at-large, 4 classes of 3 persons each; cannot be conference agency leader) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (CR) Amy Mayo-Moyle – 10 Vice Chair: (BW) Wayne Bank – 12
Membership: • Area Bishop – Rev. Jonathan Keaton • Conference Lay Leader – (BW) Wayne Bank – 12 • Cabinet Assignment – (DR) Melanie Carey • Chairperson of the Council of Finance and Administration – (DR) Carol Johns • Chairperson of the Council on Ministries for each district – • (AA) Rev. Jim Walker; (DR) William Arendall; (DR) Bob Brenner • (CR) LuAnn Rourke; (MQ) Irene White; (BW) Linda Fuller; (SB) Michael Andress • Conference Secretary of Global Ministries – (CR) Jackie Euper – 12 • Twelve Members At-Large, two of which shall be between the ages of 12 – 30
Class of 2013 (DR) Cathy Hazen – 09 ______(AA) Linda Polter – 12
Class of 2014 (CR) Amy Mayo-Moyle – 10 (CR) Jeremy Benton – 10 (DR) Gloria Haynes – 10
Class of 2015 (CR) Kaitlin Norton – 11 (DR) Andy Wayne – 09 (DR) Ted Whitely – 09
Class of 2016 (DR) Ruby Anderson – 12 (SB) Jim Birch – 12 (DR) Darryl Totty – 12
• The bishop, in consultation with the committee on Nominations, may provide two ad- ditional persons at large to ensure inclusiveness and diversity. These individuals will be granted full voting privileges.
(BW) Rev. John Grenfell Jr. (Retired) – 09 ______
Members with voice/no vote: Director of Connectional Ministries, Conference Treasurer, Chairperson of the Commission on Religion and Race, Chairperson of the Commission on the Status and Role of Women, Chairperson of the Committee on Disability Concerns, Any person residing within the bounds of the annual conference with membership on the Connectional Table.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 9 members in 3 classes) Term: Quadrennium
Chair: (DR) Marsha Woolley – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen
Class of 2013 (CR) Jeremy Africa – 09 (CR) Matt Packer – 09 (DR) Grace Ann Beebe – 09 (DR) Marsha Woolley – 09
Class of 2014 (DR) John Harnish -10 (DR) Gretchen Brewer – 10 (DR) John Hice – 10
Class of 2015 (SB) Lisa Cook – 11 (AA) Diane Brown – 07
Class of 2016 (DR) Lyn Hasley – 12
Ex-officio: Bishop or their representative; DS designated by the cabinet; Pastor of entertaining church; Conference Lay Leader or their representative; Annual Conference facilitator; Conference Secretary; Chair of the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure; President of Adrian College or their represen- tative; Director of Connectional Ministries; A representative from: Committee on Standing Rules, Division of Worship, Commission on Communications, Conference United Methodist Men, Conference United Methodist Women, Conference Council on Youth Ministry, Board of Ordained Ministry, Conference Lead- ership Team, Director of Communications
DISABILITY CONCERNS, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 9 persons including persons with physical and mental disabilities) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (BW) Colin Stover – 12
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (BW) Colin Stover – 12 (DR) Walter Montgomery – 12 (BW) Susan Enekes – 09 ______(BW) Annette Stover – 09 ______
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DISCIPLESHIP, BOARD OF (Nominations: 34 members) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (BW) Margie Bryce – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (MQ) Doug Mater – 05 (CR) Pete Plum – 09 (CR) Diane Giroux – 09 (CR) Tim Woycik – 06 (BW) Chris Titus – 09 (CR) Renee Miller – 10 (BW) Kevin Miles – 06 (DR) Leonard Hunter -10 (BW) Carol Kocik – 11 (RM) David Koski (Retired) – 06 ______(DR) Brenda Street – 12 (CR) Jim Britt – 06 ______(BW) Nancy Elliott – 12 (BW) John Britt – 09 ______(MQ) Saundra Clark – 09 ______(BW) Margie Bryce – 09 ______(MQ) Trevor Herm – 09 ______(SB) Eric Kieb – 09 (AA) Aaron Kesson – 09 (CR) Kevin Harbin – 10 (BW) Maureen Baker – 11 (SB) Harold Slater (Retired) (AA) Jeff Sturgeon – 11 (AA) Deane Wyllys – 11
Ex-officio: Members of General Board of Discipleship residing within the conference; Staff related to the Board; DS designated by the cabinet. Conference UMW mission coordinator for spiritual growth
EPISCOPACY, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 2 clergy, 2 laymen, 2 laywomen, 2 members-at-large to make possible the representation of ethnics, youth, young adults, and older adults) Term: Quadrennium
Chair: (BW) Genie Bank – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) Mel Leach – 11 (AA) Karl Jennings – 12 (BW) Genie Bank – 09 (AA) Jim Tuttle – 12 (SB) David Howard – 12 (DR) Ann Littleton – 12
At-Large Members (2) (DR) Paul Perez – 12 (SB) Patricia Arvilla – 11
(Two persons appointed by the Bishop, provided that one layperson be the conference lay leader and at least 4 of the 10 persons are clergy) Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) Darryl Totty – 09 (AA) John Wharton – 12
Ex-officio: Lay and Clergy members of the Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy (AA) Joy Barrett – 08 (CR) Jackie Euper – 08
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EQUITABLE COMPENSATION, COMMISSION ON (Nominations: 1 clergy & 1 layperson from each district; 1 clergy & 1 layperson at-large from church fewer than 100 professing members) Term: Quadrennium
Chair: (AA) Mark Zender – 09
Clergy Layperson (AA) Mark Zender – 09 (AA) ______(DR) George Covintree – 05; (DR) Brenda Street – 06; (DR) Karl Zeigler (Retired) – 09 (DR) Steve Albery – 07 (CR) David Fleming – 11 (CR) Barry Trantham – 12 (BW) Duane Thon – 11 (Retired) (BW) ______(MQ) Sandra Kolder – 10 (MQ) ______(SB) Mike Luce – 09 (Retired) (SB) Ruth Sutton – 09
(2 members-at-large from churches less than 100, 1 clergy, 1 lay) (BW) Eric Johnson – 09 (CR) Ron Parker –10
Ex-officio members: Conference Treasurer; DS designated by cabinet; Representative from Confer- ence CFA; Representative from the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry.
ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH CONCERNS, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 12 persons, majority ethnic) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (DR) Tom Taylor – 05
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) Tom Taylor – 05 ______(SB) Avy Wyatt – 05 (SB) Rahim Shabazz – 06 ______(CR) Karen Williams – 06 ______(DR) Chong Won – 11 (DR) Henry Williams – 11 ______
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, COUNCIL ON (Nominations: 15 members; at least 1 layperson more than clergy) Term: Quadrennium
Chair: (DR) Carol Johns – 04 *Additional 4 year chairmanship approved at 2012 Annual Conference
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (AA) Doug Patterson – 05 (AA) Greg Hulbert – 09 (BW) Kathy Dorman – 09 (AA) Steve Buck – 08 (DR) Clayton Osburn – 09 (CR) Marsha Lyttle – 09 (DR) Jeff Regan – 09 (CR) John Sayer – 10 (DR) Renae Clevenger – 11 (BW) Duane Thon (Retired) – 09 (DR) Chuck Woolley – 10 (CR) Sharon Marsh – 12 (MQ) Geri Hamlen – 11 (DR) Larry Larmee – 12 (DR) Carol Johns – 04
Ex-Officio members without vote: Bishop; Assistant to the Bishop; Conference Treasurer; Director of Connectional Ministries; Executive Director of the United Methodist Foundation; 2 representatives from Conference Leadership Team, DS designated by the cabinet; Members of General CF&A residing within conference
GLOBAL MINISTRIES, BOARD OF (Nominations: 12 members) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (DR) Don Gotham – 09
Executive Committee: Chair: (DR) Don Gotham – 09 Vice-Chair: (BW) Grant Lobb – 12 Financial Secretary: (SB) Richard Kopple – 05 Secretary: (DR) Charissa Shawcross – 10
Board Positions: Hunger/UMCOR: (BW) Margie Crawford – 06 Health & Wellness: (BW) Mary Solterman – 10 Volunteers in Mission: (DR) John Walls – 06 Town & Country: (MQ) Katie Peterson – 10 Advance: (CR) Karen Williams – 09 Mission Personnel: (CR) Jackie Euper – 10 Communications: (AA) Courtney Williams – 11 At-Large: (AA) Joe Perez – 11
District Representatives: Ex-Officio members of appropriate committee Hunger/UMCOR coordinator, Disaster Response coordinator, Health & Welfare rep, Town & Country rep, Secretary of Global Ministries on the Secretaries of Global Min- istries Committee, District Board of Missions rep to Advance Committee, UM Union of Greater Detroit rep to Advance Committee
Ex-Officio: conference secretary of Global Ministries, conference chair of Haiti Task Force, conference chair of Liberia Task Force, directors of General Board of Global Ministries residing within conference, Disaster Response coordinator, representative from Conference Council on Youth Ministries, mission co- ordinator of conference UMM, mission coordinator of conference UMW, DS designated by cabinet, Gen- eral Board of Global Ministries missionaries serving within the conference
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HIGHER EDUCATION & CAMPUS MINISTRY, BOARD OF (Nominations: 23 members, 2 of whom are college students) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (AA) Monica William – 09
(Two college students) (CR) Hannah Plum – 11 ______(graduates 2014)
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (SB) Patrick Poag – 06 (CR) Gary Gallbrith – 09 (SB) Kayla Roosa – 09 (SB) Jerry Densmore – 09 (DR) Dan Brewer – 10 (AA) Betsy Everett – 09 (DR) John Schneider – 09 ______(SB) Kimberlee Kennard – 11 (AA) Monica William – 09 ______(MQ) David Goudie – 10 ______(BW) Tim Ziegler – 11 ______(SB) Tyson Ferguson – 12 ______(AA) Lance Ness – 12
Ex-officio: Directors of Wesley Foundations; Representative of ecumenical campus ministries; A represen- tative of ethnic minority higher education; Chaplains at Adrian and Albion Colleges; DS designated by the cabinet; Members of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry residing within the Conference,
HISPANIC/LATINO MINISTRIES, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 9 members) Term: “Consistent with Conference policy”
Chair: (SB) Ernesto Mariona – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (SB) Ernesto Mariona – 09 ______(SB) April Thornton – 11 (AA) Peter Harris – 10 ______(AA) Rey Mondragon – 11 (SB) Rob Richards – 11 (BW) Ellen Schippert – 11 (AA) Paula Timm – 12
Ex-officio: DS designated by the Cabinet; Conference Treasurer; Director of Connectional Ministries; Staff employed by the Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministry
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INVESTIGATION OF A CLERGY MEMBER AND LOCAL PASTORS, COMMITTEE ON Elected at Annual Conference Clergy Session Term: Quadrennium
Elder Members: Elder Alternates: (AA) Steve Buck – 00 (DR) T.K.Foo (Retired) – 00 (SB) Duane Harris – 00 (MQ) Donna Lindberg (Retired) – 11 (AA) Dean Klump (Retired) – 00 (BW) Marvin McCallum (Retired) – 03 (SB) Janet Larner – 04
Lay Observers: Lay Alternate: (DR) Chuck Arnold – 96 (CR) Earl Borradaile – 97 (DR) Cathy Hazen – 11 (AA) Linda Polter – 11 (MQ) Laurie de la Garza – 11 (DR) Todd Price – 11
INVESTIGATION OF A DIACONAL MINISTER, COMMITTEE ON Elected at Annual Conference Clergy Session Term: Quadrennium
Diaconal Members: Diaconal Alternates: (DR) – Thelma Childress (CR) Janet Moody (DR) – Bev Rice
JOURNAL, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 4 persons) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair (Conference Secretary): Tracy Huffman – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (SB) Cheryl Mancier – 06 (AA) Carol Ness – 07 (BW) Cheryl Flynn* – 09 *Co-Journal Secretary (CR) Crystal Thomas – 11
Others deemed necessary to fulfill purpose: ______*Co-Journal Secretary
Ex-officio: Chair of the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure, Director of Communications
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LAITY, COMMISSION ON THE Term: N/A
Conference Lay Leader (Chair): (BW) Wayne Bank – 12 Associate Conference Lay Leader – Ralph Czerepinski – 11
District Lay Leaders: (AA) John Wharton – 09 (DR) Don Archambeau – 04, Associate: John Hart – 04; (CR) Bonnie Potter – 11 (MQ) Alan Nelson – 11 (BW) Linda Schramm – 09 (SB) Ralph Czerepinski -05
Director of Lay Speaking Ministries, Conference Scouting Coordinator, Presidents or designees of: UMM, UMW, CCYM
Ex-officio: Bishop; Director of Connectional Ministries; DS designated by the Cabinet
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 8 persons) Term: Not documented
Chair: (DR) Sarah Alexander – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) Don Gotham – 09 (BW) Ron Bailey – 09 (DR) Sarah Nadeau Alexander – 09 (AA) June Smith – 09 (CR) Micheal Hall – 09 (CR) Emily Edwards – 09 (CR) Alex Plum – 12 (AA) Cathy Montgomery – 10
MEMOIRS, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 7 members, 1 from each district) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (SB) Mary Whitman -10
(AA) ______(DR )Susanne Buxton – 09; (DR) Bonnie June Legge – 09 (CR) Kenneth Halter – 09 (MQ) Ruth McDonough – 09 (BW) Doris Gross – 06 (SB) Mary Whitman – 10
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MICHIGAN AREA CLERGY FAMILY ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Term: N/A
Chair: (DR) Susan Youmans – 09 Clergy Family Advocacy Coordinator: (DR) Bonnie Christler – 09
MICHIGAN AREA LOAN FUNDS (Nominations: 6 trustees from DAC) Term: 3 yrs per bylaws, no max documented
Clergy Laymen Laywomen Class of 2012 (CR) Mark Johnston (Retired)– 09
Class of 2013 (DR) Carol Johns – 07 (DR) Richard Fowler – 10 (DR) Emerson Arntz (Retired) – 10 (CR) Bruce Lanning – 10
Class of 2014 (DR) Joel Garrett – 05
NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 6 members, submitted by CONAM) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (SB) Amy Alberts – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (MQ) John Henry (Retired) – 06 (BW) Mel Scott – 09 (SB) Amy Alberts – 09 (SB) Briony Desotell – 09 (DR) Clara Lawrence – 11 (AA) Loretta Job – 09
Co-Opted: (CR) Carmen Misner – 11, (AA) Rich Guyon – 11, (SB) Marcel Lamb – 11
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NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (Nominations: 8 at-large, 2 new growth launch) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chairperson: (AA) Sherry Parker – 11
Class of 2013 (DR) John Harnish – 11 (SB) Eric Kieb – 12
Class of 2014 (CR) Maurice Horne – 12 (BW) Margie Bryce – 11
Class of 2015 (AA) Sherry Parker – 11 ______
Class of 2016 (DR) Anthony Hood – 12 (DR) George Spencer – 12 (SB) Ernesto Mariona – 12
New growth launch: (SB) Michael Sawicki – 11 (AA) John Ball – 11
Ex-Officio Members: Director of the New Faith Communities & Congregational Development or other rep, DS designated by cabinet
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NOMINATIONS, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 2 persons from each district) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (DR) Bill Burnett – 10
Clergy Layperson (AA) June Smith – 11 (AA) George Jonté (DR) Carter Grimmett – 10(DR) ______(CR) Greg Rowe – 11 (CR) Carl Kinney – 05 (MQ) ______(MQ) ______(BW) Dan Bowman – 06 (BW) Gretchen Orr – 10 (SB) Tracy Brooks – 10 (SB) Caren Chappell – 05
(Twelve at-large members nominated and elected by the Annual Conference)
Clergy Laymen Laywomen Class of 2013 (DR) Ted Whitely – 09 (DR) Lee Hunter – 09 ______
Class of 2014 (SB) Janet Larner – 10 (DR) Bill Burnett – 10 ______
Class of 2015 (CR) Michael Mayo-Moyle – 11 (SB) Jacob Stone – 11 (DR) Ruby Anderson – 11
Class of 2016 (SB) Duane Miller (Retired) – 12 ______(DR) Taylorie Bailey – 12
Ex-offico: DS designated by the Cabinet; Director of Connectional Ministries; Conference Lay Leader or representative; Chair or representative from the Committee on Standing Rules; President or representa- tive from CCYM, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women Ex-officio without vote: Chair or representatives: Commission on Religion and Race, COSROW, one representative of each program board
Secretary of the Conference Committee on Nominations: Michelle Walkup – 10
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ORDAINED MINISTRY, BOARD OF (Nominated by bishop) Term: 4 yrs, max 3 terms per Discipline
Chair: (AA) Sondra Willobee – 08
2 (Up to ⁄3 shall be ordained members in full connection, which may include retired ordained ministers) (SB) David Eardley – 06 (DR) Julius DelPino – 06 (SB) Mark D. Miller – 06 (AA) John Grenfell III – 06 (CR) Wayne Thomas (SB) Kathy Snedecker – 06 (Retired) – 06 (DR) Jack Mannschreck – 10 (CR) John Bailey – 08 (MQ) Peggy Paige (Retired) – 09 (DR) Charles Boayue – 09 (CR) Rick Dake – 08 (MQ) Paul Gruenberg – 08 (CR) Debbie Line – 08 (DR) Dale Miller – 08 (DR) Karen Noel – 08 (AA) Sondra Willobee – 08 (SB) Mary Ann Gibson – 09 (CR) Andrew Allie (Retired) – 09 (AA) Taek Kim – 11 (DR) Jan Brown – 11 (MQ) Erik Alsgaard – 11 (SB) Pam Buchholz – 12 (BW) Tim Ziegler – 12 (DR) Paul Perez – 12 (AA) Loretta Job – 12 (BW) Larry Wik – 12 (BW) Margie Crawford – 12 (DR) Carter Grimmett – 12 (AA) Doug Paterson – 12 (BW) Barb Welbaum – 12 (MQ) Scott Harmon – 12 (BW) Grant Lobb – 12 (MQ) AmyLee Terhune – 12 (CR) Jeremy Africa – 12 (DR) Judith May – 12 (SB) Greg Mayberry – 12 (SB) Briony Desotell – 12
1 1 (At least ⁄5 and up to ⁄3 shall be lay with vote) (DR) Phares Noel – 05 (CR) Mary Dedolph – 08 (BW) Linda Schramm – 08 (DR) Barbara Shipley – 08 (DR) Kristine Ritter – 09 (AA) Sonya Luna – 12
(Associate Members or Local Pastors, with voice and vote) (CR) Billie Gillespie – 11
(At least one person engaged in extension ministries) (DR) Barbara Lewis Lakin – 05
(Chairpersons of the Orders of Deacons and Elders) Deacon: (AA) Laura Speiran – 10 Elders: (CR) Rick Dake – 09
(Fellowship of Local Pastors & Associate Members) (AA) Elizabeth Librande – 11
(DS named by the bishop)
Ex-officio: Members of the General Board of Higher Education residing within the conference
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OUTDOOR AND RETREAT MINISTRIES, BOARD OF (Nominations: 18 members) Term: “Consistent with Conference policies”
Chair: (CR) Jeremy Peters – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (BW) Eric Johnson – 05 (SB) Mark Morley – 05 (AA) Diane Griffin – 06 (BW) Diana Rees – 06 (CR) Jerry Nelson – 09 (MQ) Margaret Brown – 09 (RM) Kathy Groff – 06 (CR) Laurence Williams – 10 (BW) Lucinda Bellairs – 09 (DR) Frederick Moore (AA) Dave Fanning – 11 ______(Retired) – 09 (CR) Jeremy Peters – 09 (DR) Cliff Stallings – 11 ______(AA) Reed Swanson – 12 ______
DS designated by the Cabinet
PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS, BOARD OF (Nominations: 12 persons, at least one, but not more than three retired clergy) Term: 8 yrs per Discipline, max 1 term
President: (SB) Fred Gray – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) Marshall Dunlap (DR) Keith Howard – 06 (SB) Cathy Varney – 06 (Retired) – 06 (DR) Karl Zeigler (Retired) – 09 (SB) Fred Gray – 09 (CR) Rose Parks – 11 (MQ) James Balfour (DR) Robert Feldmaier – 10 (Retired) – 09 (AA) Jim Tuttle – 10 (DR) Richard Shirley – 10 (SB) Chuck Keyworth – 11 (AA) Joy Barrett – 12
Ex-officio: Members of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits residing within the conference; DS designated by the Cabinet
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP TEAM (Nominations: 8 persons) Term: Not documented
Chair: (DR) Jean Snyder (Retired) – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) Jean Snyder (CR) Brian Kelley – 06 (BW) Gretchen Orr – 09 (Retired) – 09 (AA) Tom Macaulay – 12 ______(DR) Alice Tucker – 12 ______
Rep from Conference Leadership Team TBS
Ex-officio: Bishop; Director of Connectional Ministries
PROTECTION POLICY COMMITTEE, CONFERENCE (Nominations: 9 members) Tenure: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: ______
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (CR) Janine Plum – 10 (MQ) James Daly – 09 (DR) Marguerite Zawislak – 06 (AA) Tim Dibble – 12 (DR) Toni Grimmett – 10 (SB) Lyn Frazier – 12 (AA) Sonya Luna – 10 (CR) Barbara Benjamin – 11 (DR) Sherry Young – 12
REFERENCE AND DAILY PROCEDURE, COMMITTEE ON (All members are here by other position) Term: N/A
Chair: (AA) Diane Brown – 07
Standing Rules reps: 1) Beverly Marr, 2) Susanne Buxton Conference Secretary: Tracy Huffman Annual Conference Facilitator: Susanne Buxton Conference Program Committee (one of whom shall serve as chair of ReDaP): 1) Diane Brown, 2) Paul Thomas
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RELIGION AND RACE, COMMISSION ON (Nominations: 8 members, majority ethnic minorities proportionately representing the ethnic minority of conference) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: Sam Carter – 05
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) Chong Won – 10 (DR) Sam Carter – 05 (DR) Alice Tucker – 07 ______(DR) Ken Dowell – 09 (DR) Ernestine Campbell – 09 ______(DR) Charlene Johnson – 11
(the District Director from each District Council on Ministries elected by the District Council) (AA) ______(DR) David Huseltine – 09; (DR) Shelia Glasgow – 08 (CR) ______(MQ) ______(BW) Ellen Schippert – 11 (SB) ______
Co-opted: Sonya Luna, Tom Rosborough, Edna Smith
Ex-officio: Members of the General Commission on Religion and Race residing within the conference; DS designated by the cabinet
STANDING RULES, COMMITTEE ON (Nominations: 12 persons) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (SB) Diana Spitnale Miller – 06
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (BW) William McBride – 05 (SB) Richard Kopple – 09 (SB) Diana Spitnale Miller – 06 (CR) Beverly Marr – 06 (MQ) Chuck Abshagen – 10 ______(AA) Paula Timm – 06 (DR) Lee Hunter – 10 ______(DR) Ray McGee – 09 ______(CR) Terry Euper (Retired) – 10
Ex-officio: Annual Conference facilitator, Journal Secretary, DS designated by cabinet, Director of Con- nectional Ministries
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STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN, COMMISSION ON THE (Nominations: 7 members) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (DR) Susan Youmans – 05
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (DR) Susan Youmans – 05 ______(AA) Catherine Freeman – 06 (MQ) Elizabeth Hill – 06 (SB) Pat Engelbrecht – 09 (BW) Bonnie Christler – 09 (DR) Lucille Evans – 12
(One representative from each district nominated and elected by the District Council on Ministries.) (AA) ______(DR) Rosa Wynn Williams – 09; (DR) Ruby Anderson – 07 (CR) Connie Murdock – 07 (MQ) ______(BW) ______(SB) Kathy Malotka – 09
Ex-officio: A representative of UMW; Members of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women residing within the Conference; DS designated by the Cabinet.
SUPPORT STAFF POLICY, COMMITTEE ON Term: N/A
Chair: Jerome DeVine, Director of Connectional Ministries (SB) Brenda Klacking – 06
One representative from: Conference Leadership Team, CF&A, & United Methodist Foundation; One representative from each of the district committees on district superin- tendency selected by the cabinet; 3 present support staff; Director of Connectional Min- istries
TRUSTEES, BOARD OF (Nominations: 12 members – must be of legal age and professing members in good standing of local churches) Term: 4 yrs, max 2 terms
Chair: (AA) Brent Webster (Retired) – 09
Clergy Laymen Laywomen (CR) Roger Colby (Retired) – 06 (AA) Robert Long – 08 (BW) Lynn Geer – 09 (AA) Brent Webster (Retired) – 09 (BW) Daniel Huber – 09 (CR) Doris Sain – 11 (CR) Maurice Horne – 10 (DR) Greg Hamilton – 11 ______(CR) Faith Timmons – 10 ______
Ex-Officio without vote: Conference Treasurer, DS designated by cabinet
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UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION (6 directors elected from each conference; nominated & elected by board) Term: 3 yrs, max 9 yrs per bylaws
Class of 2012: Chuck Veenstra, Joy Barrett Class of 2013: Lauren Frey, Jill Warren Class of 2014: Joe Perez, Joy Stair
Ex-officio without vote: Bishop; Executive Director of Foundation; Conference Treasurer
UNITED METHODIST MEN OFFICERS
Howard Christian Lee Donley Brian Gulliver Bruce Gulliver Reggie Hockin Carl Kinney Ed Nagy Bob Sanders Mel Scott, Acting President Dick Taylor Peter Thoms Jim Walker, President John Walls
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN OFFICERS
President: Linda Schramm (09) Vice-President: Mary Fayerweather (12) Secretary: Lydia Officer (11) Treasurer: M. Kay Mowery (09) Mission Coordinator of Spiritual Growth: Patricia Bostic (11) Social Action: Joy Coyle (12) Education & Interpretation: Carmen Misner (11) Membership Nurture & Outreach: Alma Hopson (12) Secretary of Program Resources: Ruby Anderson (09) Communications Coordinator: Rhonda Barnett (12) Committee on Nominations Chairperson: Patricia Donaldson – (14)
CONFERENCE SECRETARIES
General Secretary Tracy Huffman Journal Co-Secretaries Jan Maxwell, Cheryl Flynn Pastoral Record Secretary Douglas Olsen Business Secretary William McBride Journal Appointments Secretary Joan Rogalski Journal Media Secretary Ron Iris
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OTHER CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP
Facilitator Susanne Buxton Treasurer/Dir. of Admin. Services David Dobbs Lay Leader Wayne Bank Statistician Ron Iris Chancellor Renard Kolasa Archivist Rebecca McNitt Pres. UMW Linda Schramm Pres. UMM James Walker Pres. CCYM Isaac Garrigues-Cortelyou Secretary of Global Ministries Jackie Euper Director of Lay Speaking Robert Hampton
OTHER AGENCIES (Linked or related to the Detroit Annual Conference)
ADRIAN COLLEGE TRUSTEES Class of 2013 Tony Shipley – 02
Class of 2014 John Harnish – 11
ALBION COLLEGE TRUSTEES Bill Ritter – 05
BAY SHORE EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS C.R. = Conference Representative
Clergy Laymen Laywomen
Class of 2013 George Lewis – 11 Scott Schaus – 11 Kerry Bailey – 11 C.R. Gary Glanville – 06 C.R. ______C.R. Wendy Orzel – 09 C.R. Mark Karls – 10 ______
Class of 2014 Bruce Nowacek – 11 C.R. Shawn Scribner – 04 C.R. Susanne Niedrich – 06 C.R. ______Mike Loomis – 06 C.R. Kathie Abke – 07 ______
Class of 2015 C.R. Rod Sherman – 07 C.R.______C.R. John Neuman – 10
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CONFERENCE EXTENSION FUND Linked to Bd. of Global Ministries
Rev. Gary Dawes, President – 99 Larry Larmee, Vice President – 07 Rev. Dr. William A. Ritter, Secretary/Treasurer (staff)
Term expiring June 2013 Term expiring June 2014 (AA) Rev. Evans Bentley – 99 (DR) Rev. George Covintree – 06 (DR) Ron Jones – 01 (DR) Paul Good – 11 (DR) Larry Larmee – 07 (SB) Rev. Janet Larner – 09
Term expiring June 2015 Term expiring June 2016 (CR) Rev. John Bailey – 07 (MQ) Pat Waeghe – 09
Emeritus Trustee: (DR) Charles Veenstra – 95, (AA) Rev. Gary Dawes – 99
LAKE LOUISE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Class of 2014: Amy Mayo Moyle – 05 Class of 2019: Mark Johnston (Retired) – 10 Class of 2020: Les Ryckman – 11, George Covintree – 11
METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY
Coulson Blair – 00 Ida Hendrix – 00 Christine Weemhoff – 00 Charles Boayue – 01 Keitha Cowen – 02 Judith Harnish – 07
METHODIST THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN OHIO
Eugene Blair – 10
MICHIGAN AREA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
Clergy Laity Sherry Parker – 03 Diana Miller – 03 John Park (Retired) – 08 Sharon Scott – 07
Chairperson of the Commission on Archives and History – Marilyn McNitt Archivist – Rebecca McNitt Ex-Officio: members of the Historical Society of the UMC and members of the General Commission on Archives and History residing in the conference – Diana Spitnale Miller – 12 Member of the Historical Society of the UMC – Linda Schramm
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UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Clergy Laymen Laywomen Matt Hook - 07 Dick Lundy - 83 Mark Spaw - 10 Rich Brown - 04 John Nixon – 07 Stuart Main - 07 Gary Vander Haagen – 07 Russ Ives – 09
DISTRICT COMMITTEES ON ORDAINED MINISTRY
ANN ARBOR COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY Clergy Al Bamsey Tom Zimmerman Sherry Parker Loretta Job James Tuttle Patricia Green Faye McKinstry James Kummer Thomas Tarpley
Laity Kim Hudolin Mary Long
BLUE WATER DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY Clergy Bill McBride Bernadine Wormley-Daniels Jackie Roe David Gladstone (Retired) Ann Emerson Tim Ziegler Gary Glanville
Laity Paul Geer Mike Schlusler, Chair Linda A. Schramm Bruce Conrad Joyce Wood Linda Fuller
CROSSROADS DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY
Clergy Rick Dake Debbie Line John Bailey Tara Sutton Jeff Jaggers, Chair Christine Wyatt Robert Wright Faith Green Timmons Michael Mayo-Moyle
Laity Earl Borradaile Carmen Misner Mary DeDolph Lawrence Heller Claudia Bowers Gary Galbraith
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DETROIT RENAISSANCE DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY
Clergy Kathy Charlefour Harold Weemhoff Donna Minarik, Chair Carter Grimmett Marsha Woolley Latha Rav Hilda Harris Julius Del Pino Carolyn Wik, Deacon Judy May Alan Hanson, Co-Registrar Susan Youmans Jeffrey Nelson Melvin Leach
Laity Don Archambeau Dick Johns Michelle Lee Carole Wesner, Co-Registrar
MARQUETTE DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY
Clergy Steve McCoy Scott Lindenberg Stephen Rhoades Peggy Paige (Retired) James Balfour (Retired) Mary Laub (Retired) Scott Harmon Erik Alsgaard
Laity Lorna Addison Anine Rajala Eliot Haycock
SAGINAW BAY DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY
Clergy Kathy Snedeker Mark Miller Jaye Reisinger Mike Luce (Retired) Caroline Hart Tyson Ferguson Gregg Mayberry Anthony Cutting (Retired)
Laity Mary Fox Don Hammond Pat Arvilla
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DISTRICT BOARDS OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING
ANN ARBOR DISTRICT BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING Class of 2010: Class of 2011: Class of 2012: Douglas Hanton Alice Sheffield (Retired) Douglas Olsen Roscoe Smith Nicholas Dever Marilyn Wisner Ralph Burkhead
Consultant: James S. Jacobs
BLUE WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING Chairperson: Maureen Baker
Class of 2012: Class of 2013: Class of 2014: Bill McBride - 06 Robert Kandall - 10 John Huhtala – 10 Nick Genoff - 11 Dan Chrysler – 11 Ellen Schippert – 11
CROSSROADS DISTRICT BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING William Cormicle Robert Wyatt Dottie Vincent Richard Kraft Carole Brown John Bailey
DETROIT RENAISSANCE DISTRICT BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING Kevin Brandon Michelle Freeman Elaine Hopkins Pearl Lewis Johnny Liles (Retired) Steve Payer Odis Peters William Schuman (Retired) Chuck Woolley Ida Stephens Del White
MARQUETTE DISTRICT BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING Pat Waeghe Jim Mathews Larry Rogers Dan Holsworth Ted Trudgeon Heather Addison Don Balmer
Ex-officio: Chairperson of BW Board of Missions - Thomas Sayers
SAGINAW DISTRICT BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING Jon Gougeon Gary Levandowski Phil Rice Beth Moe Bob Wells Duane Brooks Jim Payne Darlene Leiva
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ANN ARBOR DISTRICT Northville: First...... Douglas Comb Adrian First...... Kay Allingham Northville: First...... Roxanne Harold Adrian First ...... Keith Bixler Novi ...... Leon Doolin Adrian First ...... Janice Murley Petersburg...... Sue Mann Ann Arbor: Calvary...... Dale Titus Pinckney: Arise ...... Rich Guyon Ann Arbor: First...... Pam Gee Plymouth: First...... Lisa Berlanga Ann Arbor: First ...... Christine Kleinheksel Plymouth: first...... Nicolas Berlanga Ann Arbor: First ...... Rick Miller Plymouth: First...... Rosemary Jones Ann Arbor: First ...... Keith Radak Rollin Center ...... Sandy Durfey Ann Arbor: West Side...Lawrence Sharley Salem Grove ...... Phyllis Kalmbach Azalia ...... Rhonda Blain Saline: First ...... Dillon Burns Brighton: First...... Rose Bledsoe Saline: First...... Susan Hares Brighton: First ...... David Osterhoff Saline: First...... Frank Quinn Brighton: First...... Jeff Terry South Lyon: First ...... Patricia Ann Brenay Britton: Grace ...... Andrew Cislo South Lyon: First ...... Kenneth Kneisel Canton: Friendship...... Scott Peterson South Rockwood...... Carol Tilley Carleton...... Mary Webster Springville ...... Tony Griscavage Chelsea: First...... Gary Packard Stony Creek...... Jim Potter Chelsea: First...... Edith Wiarda Tecumseh ...... Russell Blanden Clinton...... Louise Padoan Walled Lake...... Blair Hallett Commerce ...... Clayton LaTurneau Wellsville...... Samuel Pooley Commerce...... Gerald Sundberg Weston...... Larry Lucas Denton: Faith ...... Barbara Price Whitmore Lake: Wesley ...... Judi Allan Dexter...... William Gordon Willow...... Jeanne Lochner Dexter...... Paul White Ypsilanti: First ...... Barbara Brooks Dixboro ...... Adelaide Ammon Ypsilanti: First ...... Morris Taber Dundee...... Nancy Clark Ypsilanti: St Matthews ...Deborah Schooley Erie...... Dave Smith Fowlerville: First...... Gloria Tarpley BLUE WATER DISTRICT Hardy ...... Rae Ann Dusseau Armada ...... Ron Rouse Hartland...... Becky Toth Attica ...... Pam Holihan Highland...... Sue Brown Avoca ...... Bernie Campbell Howell: First ...... Basil Bloss Bad Axe: First ...... Nancy Elliott Howell: First ...... Sue Dolato Brown City: First...... Laura Bryce Howell: First ...... Diane Griffin Buel...... James Burns Ida...... Sharon Brink Capac: Zion Community .....Connie Tosch Lincoln Community...... Colleen Croxall Caseville...... David Meyer Livingston: Trinity Fowlerville Scott Herald Central Lakeport ...... Shirley Montross Macon ...... Sharon Scott Dryden...... James Corriveau Manchester: Sharon ...... Donna Clark Elkton ...... Lee Deneen Milford ...... Bette Knedgen Forester ...... Dianne Quast Milford ...... Linda Lutz Heritage ...... Dave Jansen Monroe Heritage...... Mary Danzeisen Howarth...... Paul Sandstorm Monroe: Calvary...... Martha Beaudry Imlay city...... Jan Kapustka Monroe: First ...... Linda Luci Kingston ...... Trey Bazinaw Monroe: St Pauls ...... Lisa Byers Lake Orion...... Ardis Pearce Monroe: St Pauls...... Mary Kay Hamilton Lake Orion ...... Sandra Weaver New Hudson ...... Donald Helm Lapeer: Trinity ...... Suzanne Burch North Lake...... Gordon Knight Lexington ...... Lynn Geer Northville: First...... David Black Marine City ...... Robert Rhoades
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Marlette: First...... Matt Osborn Clio: Bethany...... Karen Bailey Marysville ...... Holly Sedwick Corunna ...... Carol Webster Mayville...... Lynda Brooks Davisburg ...... Phil Verduce McGregor...... Cheri Griggs Davison...... Patty Woodside Melvin...... Don Cramer Durand: First ...... Wade Alderman Minden City ...... Deborah Birkinbine Fenton...... Bill Kromer New Haven: Faith...... Patricia Bruen Fenton...... Char Kromer New Hope...... Barbara Norris Fenton...... Carolyn Lynch North Branch: First ...... William Welke Fenton...... Richard Lynch North Street ...... Randy Teufel Flint: Bethel...... Minnie Armstrong Omard...... Becky Lonnborg Flint: Calvary ...... Randy Kilgore Owendale...... Rhonda Powers Flint: Charity...... Gloria Henley Oxford...... Bruce Conrad Flint: Court Street ...... Clifford Lutz Peck ...... Fran Ballor Flint: Court Street ...... Carol Lutz Pigeon: First...... Lorraine Perry Flint: Diamond...... Susan Phillips Pigeon: Salem...... Charles Garman Flint: Eastwood ...... Edwin Weston Port Austin...... Janet Cameron Flint: Faith...... Laurence Heller Port Hope ...... Lawrence Iseler Flint: Hope ...... Nancy Howland Port Huron: First ...... Bruce Hurd Flint: Lincoln Park...... Jerry McMullen Port Huron: First...... Richard Sponseller Flushing ...... Pat Helmer Port Huron: Gratiot ...... Douglas Mitchell Fostoria ...... Veneita Chapin Port Sanilac ...... Karen Johnson Gaines...... Danny Bledsoe Richmond: First...... Glenn Quick Genesee ...... Pamela Elliott Romeo ...... Linda Schenburn Goodrich...... David Worley Ruby ...... June Cline Grand Blanc ...... Bill Horton Saint Clair: First ...... Sandra Rock Henderson ...... James Palaszeski Sandusky: First ...... Amy Henderson Lainsburg...... Janice Holyfield Sebewaing: Trinity...... Deanna Holland Lake Fenton...... Robert Davidson Silverwood...... Janet McLane Lennon...... Donald Peters Sutton-Sunshine ...... Marquerite Mehney Linden ...... Leah Tanton Thomas...... Rick Bailey Middlebury ...... Theresa Austin Ubly...... Judy Stambaugh Millington...... Tim Kinney Unionville...... Paulino Ruiz Montrose ...... JoAnn Preseau Worth Township: Bethel...... Kay Fuller Mt Morris: First ...... Deborah Sprague Yale ...... Sam Brys New Lothrop...... Frederick Henige Northwest Venice ...... Dawn Stoup CROSSROADS DISTRICT Ortonville ...... Stephen Lemmon Arbela...... Karen Steele Owosso: First...... Karolyn Dawley Atherton ...... Tani Konzer Owosso: Trinity ...... Diann Gibbons Birch Run ...... Ronald Brown Pittsburg ...... Julia Heilig Burt ...... Sue Sauder Seymour Lake...... Clark Cook Burton: Christ...... Charmaine Shay South Mundy ...... Chuck Ulrich Byron: First ...... Coleen Wilson West Vienna ...... LaVeta Laurila Cass City...... Lori Inbody Chesaning: Trinity...... Wayne Suppes DETROIT RENAISSANCE DISTRICT Clarkston...... Ed Berry Berkley: First ...... Sue Anderson Clarkston ...... Sandra Berry Beverly Hills...... Ken Dowell Clarkston...... Brenda DuPree Birmingham: First...... Dan Brewer Clarkston...... James Randall Birmingham: First ...... Gretchen Brewer Clarkston...... Suzanne Tinka Birmingham: First...... George Evans
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Birmingham: First ...... Lucille Evans Livonia: St Matthews ...... Kathleen Lefler Birmingham: First...... Robert Feldmaier Madison Heights...... Deliza Lee Birmingham: First...... Tony Gillett Melvindale: New Hope...... Brian Petersen Birmingham: First ....Stephen Greenhalgh Mt Clemens: First...... Lois Hill Birmingham: First...... Susan Greenhalgh Mt Clemens: First...... Thomas Hill Birmingham: First...... Dale Parker New Baltimore: Grace ....James Westlake Birmingham: First ...... Corinne Parker Oak Park: Faith ...... Audrey Stewart Birmingham: First...... Sharon Ulep Pontiac: St John ...... Brenda Street Bloomfield Hills: St Paul...Marjorie Kumar Redford Aldersgate...... Todd Price Clawson...... Ann Anselm Redford New Beginnings ...Larry Chapman Dearborn: First ...... Richard Anderson Rochester Hills: St Lukes...... Dearborn: First...... Shelly Hruska Rebecca Stewart Dearborn: Good Shepherd ...... Rochester: St Pauls...... Ray Doerr Marti Boynton Tamaroglio Rochester: St Pauls ...... Amy Heitman Detroit: Calvary...... George Campbell Rochester: St Pauls ...... Andrea Langhoff Detroit: Cass Community ....Rachel Stoney Rochester: St Pauls ....Richard MacDonald Detroit: Central...... Cecil DeRamus Rochester: St Pauls...... Phyllis Rickabus Detroit: Conant Avenue...Mary Hicks-Good Rochester: St Pauls...... Garry Watson Detroit: El Buen ...... Rochester: St Pauls...... Mary Watson Pastor Natividad Jimenez Romulus: Community...... Lee Hunter Detroit: Ford Memorial ...... Sherri Frost Roseville: Trinity ...... Amanda Graham Detroit: Metropolitan...... Kenneth Davis Royal Oak: First ...... Robert Berard Detroit: Metropolitan...... Sue Lawlis Southfield Hope ...... E. Alan Fitzpatrick Detroit: Peoples ...... Donald Stallings Southfield Hope ...... Pam Fitzpatrick Detroit: Scott memorial...... Pearl Lewis Southfield Hope...... Marshall Murphy Detroit: Second Grace .....Beatrice Alghali Southfield Hope...... Elizabeth Parker Detroit: Second Grace ...... Tracey Moore St Clair Shores: First...... Mike Walters Detroit: St. Paul’s ...... Phyllis Colston Bell St Clair Shores: Good Shepherd ...... Detroit: Trinity Faith...... Richard Jackson Karen Arendall Detroit: West Outer Drive...... Sterling Heights ...... David Lamb Ernestine Thompson Taylor: West Mound ...... Farmington: Nardin Park ...Jacob Lockledge Jo Ann VanDriessche Farmington: Nardin Park ...... Karen Roth Trenton: Faith ...... David Thomas Farmington: First ...... Clara Lawrence Trenton: First ...... Paulette Wilson Farmington: First...... Roger Young Troy: Big Beaver ...... Clayton Osburn Farmington: Orchard...... Barbara Lee Troy: Felllowship ...... Steve Payer Farmington: Orchard ...... Joan Miller Troy: First...... Brenda Michaux Ferndale: First...... MichaelCadotte Troy: First...... Bent Olesen Flat Rock: First...... Earilyn Dexter Utica ...... Grace Epperson Franklin Community ...... Mike Morrow Utica ...... Ruth Charlton Fraser: Christ...... Lori Mitchell Warren: First ...... Carole Wesner Garden City: First ...... Cassie Taylor Waterford: Central ...... Ernie Bauer Grosse Pointe...... Jack Landin Waterford: Central ...... Lisa Kelley Grosse Pointe...... Noelle Landin Waterford: Central...... Barbara Spiece Harper Woods: Redeemer...Samuel Dallas Waterford: Four Towns ....Sharon Sweeney Lincoln Park: First...... Laurel Rodak West Bloomfield ...... Dora Wayne Livonia: Newburg...... Amanda Adams Westland: St James.....Connie R. Mitchell Livonia: Newburg ...... Ken Smith Wyandotte: First...... David Oaks Livonia: Clarenceville ...... Larry Larmee Wyandotte: First ...... Laura Niemi Livonia: St Matthews ...... Janet Ellis
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MARQUETTE DISTRICT Gladwin: First...... John Dwyer Cheboygan: St Pauls...... Terry Riegler Good Shepherd of the North...... Escanaba: First ...... Sharyn Caszatt Gordon Archer Gladstone: Memorial ...... Raymond Young Gordonville ...... Armina Redburn Greenland...... Gayle Maloney Grayling: Michelson Memorial...... Gwinn...... Catherine Stephenson Karen Robbins Hancock: First...... Karen Snyder Hale: First ...... William Milliron Hermansville: First ...... Marjorie Meyers Houghton Lake ...... Dennis Duford Houghton: Grace ...... Louisa Wills Laporte ...... Mary Aaron Iron Mountain: First...... Janice VanHaute Lincoln...... Shirley Tennant Iron Mountain: Trinity ....Daniel Wallington Mapleton...... Barbara Reale Iron River: Wesley ...... Russell Willson Midland: Aldersgate ...... James Birch Ironwood: Wesley...... Barbara Pisco Midland: First...... Jantz Black Ishpeming: Wesley ...... Anine Rajala Midland: First...... Dennis Buckler Ishpeming: Wesley...... Sheryl Schrandt Midland: First...... Nancy Hill L’Anse ...... John Preston Midland: First ...... Becky Jenkins Mackinaw City Church of the Straits ...... Midland: First...... Thomas Miller Roger Moore Midland: First...... Katy Stokes Manistique: First ...... Janet Helmbold Midland: Homer...... Derk Vokal Marquette: First ...... Jeff Marlowe Onaway ...... Chuck Abshagen Marquette: Grace ...... Carolyn Anderson Oscoda ...... Amy Merrick Menominee: First...... Loren Anderson Ossineke...... Beth Pelkey Negaunee: Mitchell ...... Chuck Johnson Poseyville...... Carol Palmateer Newberry ...... Mary Brooks Reese...... John Elsesser Pickford...... Katelyn Walker Rose City: Trinity...... Sharon Alderton Sault Ste Marie: Central ...Norbert Bennin Saginaw: Ames...... Edith Cooper St Ignace...... Harold Stockfisch Saginaw: First ...... Louise Yeager Stephenson...... Lowell Paschke Saginaw: Kochville...... Kayla Linton Wakefield...... Tom E. Brown Saginaw: State Street...... Judy O’Dell Saginaw: Swan Valley...... Doris Simons SAGINAW BAY DISTRICT Sanford...... Ira Thumma Alpena: First...... Anne Dessenberg Spratt...... Carol Derby Auburn ...... Shelby Thompson St Charles ...... April Thornton Augres ...... LaVern Dittenber Sterling ...... Sue Klenk Bay City: Christ...... Michael Andress Tawas...... Betty Look Bay City: First...... Brad Stricker Vassar First ...... Wanda Meisel Bay City: Fremont Avenue...James Merrill Wagarville: Community ...... Beaverton: First...... Frank Engler Jacqueline Raineri Bentley...... Roger Davis West Branch: First...... Carol Shaw Churchill...... Reid Rosebrugh Whittemore...... Carol Long Coleman: Faith...... Francis Shelby Wisner...... Gerald Letson Dale...... Barb Brenske Essexville: St Lukes...... Eugene Kramer Fairgrove ...... Ed Aymere Frankenmuth ...... Dennis Cramer Frankenmuth ...... Ann Graham Freeland...... Dawn Olson Freeland ...... Della Wilder Gaylord: First ...... Brenda Brummel Gaylord: First...... Roger Brummel
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EQUALIZATION LAY MEMBERS Additional Youth and Young Adults (12) Those filling the following positions shall be 6 – 1 per district aged 12-17 years – equalization members of the Detroit An- See district at-large list nual Conference. For a complete listing of 6 – 1 per district aged 18-30 years – annual conference members please see See district at-large list Rule II.A in the Detroit conference standing When the following are lay persons, they Rules. shall be designated members of the an- *-Named previously in another capacity. nual conference: Conference Facilitator – Sue Buxton Deaconesses under Episcopal ap- pointment, within the bounds of the Conference Secretary – clergy annual conference – Kathleen Peterson Conference Treasurer – David Dobbs Diaconal Ministers with church mem- Journal Co-Secretaries (2) – Cheryl bership in the Detroit Conference (3) – Flynn, Jan Maxwell Jill Bair, Thelma Childress, Matthew Packer Journal Pastoral Record Secretary – clergy Conference United Methodist Women President – Linda Schramm Journal Appointments Secretary – clergy Conference United Methodist Men President – Jim Walker Journal Media Secretary – clergy Conference Lay Leader – Mike Clark Committee on the Journal Lay Mem- bers (3) – Crystal Thomas, Carol Abbott Conference Associate Lay Leader – Ness, Joan Rogalski Ralph Czerepinski Director of Connectional Ministries – Lay Leader: Ann Arbor – John Wharton clergy Lay Leader: Blue Water – *Linda Conference Director of Communica- Schramm tions – Paul Thomas Lay Leader: Crossroads – Bonnie Pot- Conference Director of Outdoor and ter Retreat Ministries – James Packhurst Lay Leader: Detroit Renaissance – Don Conference Director of Youth & Young Archambeau Adult Ministries – Angie Hart Associate Lay Leader: Detroit Renais- Committee on Episcopacy – Genie sance – John Hart Bank Lay Leader: Marquette – Alan Nelson Conference Secretary of Global Min- Lay Leader: Saginaw Bay – *Ralph Cz- istries – Wayne Bank erepinski Conference Chancellor – Renard Ko- Conference Young Adult President – lasa Sara Erickson Conference Parliamentarian – none Conference Youth President – Rebecca Speiran
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Laypersons from Detroit Conference Board of Church and Society serving on General Agencies (5) – Lee Chairperson – clergy Donley (General Commission on United Division on Education – George Jonte Methodist Men), Jackie Euper (General Division on Communication – Robert Board of Global Ministries, Gary Valade Miller (General Board of Pension and Health Division on Advocacy – William Aren- Benefits) *Linda Schramm, Jeremiah dall Garrigues-Cortelyou Lay Members (4) – Mollie Stanton-Fuja Delegates to General Conference – Board of Discipleship *Jackie Euper, *Ang Hart, *Wayne Bank, Chairperson – clergy *Paul Thomas Division on Evangelism – clergy Division on Worship – clergy Delegates to Jurisdictional Confer- Division on Stewardship –none ence – *Linda Schramm, *Diane Brown, Lay Members (4) – Ruby Anderson, *Lee Donley, Kenneth Kneisel, *Don Archambeau Board of Global Ministries Chairperson – clergy District Council on Ministries Chair- Committee on Advance – clergy persons (1) – Pat Gruber, (SB) (position Committee on Church Extension – held by clergy in Ann Arbor, Blue Water, clergy Detroit Renaissance, Crossroads, and Committee on Health and Wellness – Marquette) Mary Solterman Committee on Hunger/UMCOR – clergy CHAIRPERSONS OF BOARDS / Committee on Mission Personnel – AGENCIES / COUNCILS / DIVISIONS / *Jackie Euper COMMISSIONS / STANDING Committee on Town and Country – COMMITTEES clergy Conference Leadership Team (CLT) Committee on Volunteers in Mission – Chairperson – clergy John Walls Committee on Communications – Chairperson Protection Policy Committee Clergy – Brian Kelley Committee on Secretaries of Global Chairperson Leadership Development – Ministries – clergy Sarah Nadeau-Alexander Committee on Executive Committee – clergy Chairperson Personnel Leadership Committee on Mission – Development – clergy Committee on Conference Disaster Relief Coordinator – Lay Members Conference Leadership Lay Members – (4) Coralene Bloss, Team – (4) Kaitlin Norton, *Genie Bank, Devin Hanson, *Charissa Shaw- Cathy Hazen, Andy Wayne cross, *Mary Solterman Conference Council on Finance and New Church Development Table – Administration – clergy clergy Board of Christian Education – Chair- Michigan Area Loan Funds – chaired by person – clergy West Michigan member Lay Members Board of Christian Educa- tion (4) – Laurie DeLa Garza, Rachel Benton, Jennifer Lane, Kathy Smith
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Board of Higher Education/Campus Committee for Ethnic Local Church Ministry Concerns – clergy Chairperson – clergy Committee on Hispanic Ministry – Lay Members – (4) Bill Burk, Phyllis Hart, clergy Andy Leyder Committee on Native American Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries – Amy Alberts Ministries Chairperson – clergy Committee on Disability Concerns – Lay Members – (4), Lucinda Bellairs, clergy Margaret Brown, David Fanning, Clifford Stallings Committee on Conference Staff Support – clergy Board of Ordained Ministry Chairperson – clergy Standing Committee on Conference Lay Members (6) – Nancy Arnold, Pat Program – clergy Arvilla, Mary DeDolph, Kristine Ritter, Standing Committee on Journal – *Linda Schramm, Barbara Shipley clergy Standing Committee on Investigation Standing Committee on Memoirs – of Clergy Members and Local Pastors Mary Whitman – clergy Standing Committee on Nominations – Standing Committee on Investigation Bill Burnett of Diaconal Ministers – clergy Standing Committee on Ref. and Daily Board of Pensions and Health Procedure – *Diane Brown Insurance – Fred Gray Standing Committee on Standing Board of Trustees – clergy Rules – clergy Lay Members – Don Hammond, Robert Standing Rules Lay Members – Richard Long, Daniel Huber, Ralph Burhkead, Vel Kopple, Chuck Abshagen, Lee Hunter, Lowman, Lynn Geer, Doris Sian Diana S. Miller, M.Kay Mowery Commission on Archives and History Leadership Development Committee – – Marilyn McNitt clergy Commission on Christian Unity and Personnel Committee – clergy Interreligious Concerns – clergy Standing Committee on Conference Commission on Communications – Program members (2) – *Mike Clark, clergy Marti Boynton, *Diane, Brown, *Linda Commission on Equitable Schramm, *Matthew Parker, *Susanne Compensation – clergy Buxton, Gretchen Brewer Commission on Laity – *Mike Clark Council on Finance and Administra- tion members (8) – Charles Arnold, Commission on Religion and Race (6) Renae Clevenger, Kathy Dorman, Greg – Ernestine Campbell Hulbert, Marsha Lyttle, Clayton Osburn, John Sayer, Chuck Wooley Commission on Status and Role of Women – Terry Brannon Alliance for Urban Ministry – clergy
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Council on Youth Ministries (14) – United Methodist Foundation Lay Evelyn Amick, Andrew Baldwin, Michaela Executive – Barnhart, Charles Boayue III, Isaac Gar- Affiliated Campus Ministry Represen- rigues-Cortelyou, Stephanie Kenneh, tatives (7) – 1 from each group: Adrian Willimena Kwapo, Shelby Mitchinsonm, College – Chelsea Blankenship, Albion Jendell Peterson, Jose Rodriguez, Em- College –Peter Verhaeghe (no vote), Uni- manuel Sayek, J.R. Schriber, Rebecca versity of Michigan, Northern Michigan Speran, Joseph Wilson University – Jon Addison, Grace Fellow- Commission on Young Adult ship (Michigan Technological Communities (8) – Ben Bowers, Sam University/Finlandia University), Anchor Carter, Alyssa Grant, Samantha Pinter, House (Lake Superior State University, Alex Plum, Jonathan Reynolds, Kayla Saginaw Valley State University Rossa, Brandon Smith Fellowship of United Methodists in DISTRICT AT LARGE MEMBERS Worship, Music and the Other Arts – Ann Arbor District – Betty Chrysler, Christian Educators Fellowship – Norm Colbry, Helen Jean Doane, Carol Karen Golden Gorham, Anne Hanna, Drew Hart, Diane United Methodist Women District Hatfield, Dennnis Just, Alex Luci, Sona Presidents (6) – Misty Mentzer (AA), Luna, Cathy Montgomery, Anna Moon, Janeice Foster (BW), Michelle Weston Joanne Perez, Sue Pethoud, Dan (CR), Toni Grimmett (DR), Bobbie Clift Phillips, Joyce Schultz, Michelle Walkup (MQ), Pat Englebrecht (SB) Blue Water District – Ron Bailey, Nora United Methodist Women Elected Barker, Jennifer Gertz, Howard Holland, Leadership (9) – Mary Fayerweather, Carol Kandell, Lisa Kelley, Leonard Lowe, Lydia Officer, *Kay Mowrey, Patricia Walter Reichle, Monica Standel, Mary Bostic, Carmen Misner, Joy Coyle, Alma Vattter, Hopson, Ruby Anderson, Rhonda Bar- Crossroads District – Lois Bunton, nett, Patricia Donaldson Dawn Dulworth, Annette Henley, Izabella United Methodist Men District Haberski, Elizabeth Hurd, Connie Mur- Presidents (2) – Mel Scott (BW), *Jim doch, Rosia Murphy, Al Newton, Rose Walker (CR), *John Walls (DR), Ed Nagy Parks, Kirk Peters, Cheryl Rentschler, (SB) Jennifer Rogers, Lee Sayer, Kathy Schriber, Charles Weaver Conference United Methodist Church Secretaries President – Cheri Porter Detroit Renaissance – Susan Amick, William Arendall, Jessica Arnold, Taylorie Conference Archivist – Marilyn McNitt Bailey, Phylicia Calloway, Vianni Cobb, Conference Director of Lay Speaking Carrie Crump, Alexis Dunnmire, Jeremy Ministries – Bonnie Lentz Garrigues-Cortelyou, Sheila Glasgow, Laura Gotham, Christopher Grimes, Phyl- Methodist Children’s Home Lay lis Hart, John Hart, Phyllis Hart, Roxann Executive – Kohler, Darlene McGee, Jonathan Miller, Retirement Homes of the Detroit An- Zelphia Mobley, Paul Niemi, Esther nual Conference Lay Executive – Odom, Vicki Raybaud, Victor Raybaud, Joann Rice, Kimberly Rice, Victoria Tol- Michigan Area Loan Funds lay execu- bert, Cecelia Tolliver, Alice Tucker, Kyle tive – Weatherbee, Sherry Young
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Marquette District – Jane Dickow, Katherine Grondine, Robert Hampton, Debi Lobb, Ian McDonald, Lucy Shampo, Thomas Spencer, Patti Steinberg, Kim Swanberg Saginaw Bay District – Kim Armstrong- Brooks, Karen Appold, Melissa Garland, James Hart, Dave Howard, Kimberlee Kennard, Betty Luce, Nancy Martin, Christy Miller-Black, Sherry Morgan, Ross Olson, Jacob Stone, Kelsey Thorn- ton, Lisa Wightman, Melene Wilsey
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FIRST DAY – PROCEEDINGS THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
The forty-fourth session of the Detroit Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church was called to order at 3:38 p.m. by Bishop Jonathon Keaton, resident bishop of the Michigan Area, in Herrick Chapel, Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan. The theme of the conference was “Imagine A World …Healing-Healthy-Whole.” Opening worship service: was held at Herrick Chapel. Taek Kim and Ruby Anderson were liturgists. Dave Howland was choir director, and Naki Sung Kripfgans was the organist. Gathering Music was provided by the Ann Arbor Korean UMC in the form of drumming and liturgical dance. The scripture was 2 Kings 4:8-37. Open- ing worship service offering is designated for Haiti Hot Lunch and Judith Craig Children’s Home, Liberia. The total amount received was $7,613. Bishop Keaton’s sermon was entitled “Divine Health Initiatives.” The service concluded with Holy Communion with Bishop Keaton as celebrant. The clergy session was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in Dawson Auditorium by Bishop Jonathan Keaton. Bishop Keaton led the session in opening prayer. Jim Keller- man, chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, led the Clergy session in song and prayer. Motion to suspend the rules Jim Kellerman moved to suspend the rules to allow Nancy Arnold, administrative assistant of the Board of Ordained Ministry, Paul Thomas, conference Director of Communications, Deana Nelson, executive administrative assistant to the Bishop, Vicki Gibbs, executive administrative assistant to the Clergy Assistant to the Bishop permission to sit without voice and vote during the clergy session. Motion adopted by a two-third vote. The Clergy Report was given by Jim Kellerman and members of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Jim Kellerman presented questions 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, and 29 for infor- mation purposes. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #18a. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #18b. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #21a. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #21b. Motion adopted. Beth Librande, chairperson of the Fellowship of Local Pastors and As- sociate Members introduced Lisa Clark, Ronald Hutchinson, Michael Kelley, Don Wojewski the local pastors who have completed the course of study. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #25. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #26b. Motion adopted by two-third vote. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of questions #28b. A video was shown of those applying for election as provisional members, elders, of the annual conference. Introductions were made and votes taken on each candidate. All motions adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question 30a. Motion was adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #32a. Candidates to be elected for ordination as deacons in full connection were introduced and votes taken on each candidate. Motion was adopted by two-third vote.
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Changes in Relationship: After leading the session in the song, “We Are Called”, Jim Kellerman presented questions 41, 43a2, 43b, 44b for information purposes. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #34. Motion was adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question 42. Motion was adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question 44a. Motion was adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question 45. Motion was adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question 46a. Motion was adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question 46b. Motion was adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question 46c. Motion was adopted. Naming of the Saints: Jim Kellerman presented the names of the deceased clergy (As- sociate Members, Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors). A Prayer for the Unbroken Circle was led by Bishop Keaton. After leading the session in the song, “For All The Saints.” Jim Kellerman presented questions 49, 50d, 52b. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #50a. Motion adopted with appropriate majority and two-thirds votes when needed. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #50c. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question 51. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question 52c. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #53a Deacons. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #53a Elders. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #54a. Motion adopted. Jim Kellerman presented questions 60, 61, 63, 64. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #66. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of question #76a. Motion adopted with three-fourth vote. Motion to adopt the whole report: Jim Kellerman moved the adoption of the total clergy report. Motion adopted. School for Pastoral Ministry: Rev. Donald Weatherup spoke about the Michigan Area School of Pastoral Ministry. The theme will be “Who Let the Church Out? - Meet- ing Jesus Where He Already Is.” Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the election of Laura Speiran as the chairperson of The Order of Deacons. Motion adopted. Motion: Jim Kellerman moved the election of Rick Dake as the chairperson of the Order of Elders. Motion adopted. A Joint Report of the Orders: Beth Librande, chairperson of the Fellowship of Local Pas- tors and Associate Members, Richard Dake, chairperson of the Order of Elders and Laura Speiran, chairperson of the Order of Deacon, reported work of each order and the shared ministries of the different orders.
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Closing words from the Board: Jim Kellerman thanked the conference for the honor of being the chairperson of the Board of the Ordained Ministry. He also thanked Nancy Arnold, administrative assistant of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Introduction the new leadership of the Board: Jim Kellerman introduced Sondra Willobee, as the new chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry, and Mark D. Miller, the new vice-chairperson. Adjournment of the clergy session was at 8:55 p.m. after prayer by Mark Spaw. The laity session was convened in Herrick Chapel at 7:05 p.m. by Mike Clark, Conference Lay Leader. Mike acknowledged all first time attendees. Mike introduced Laurie Dahlman, West Michigan Conference Lay Leader. Mike introduced Bishop Keaton who brought greetings to the laity. Mike introduced members of Commis- sion & Laity; Sue Buxton, Conference Facilitator; David Dobbs, Conference Treasurer; Diane Brown, Reference and Daily Procedure chair; and all the District Lay Leaders: John Wharton, Ann Arbor; Linda Schramm, Blue Water; Bonnie Potter, Crossroads; Don Archambeau, Detroit Renaissance; John Hart, Associate Detroit Renaissance; Linda Schramm, Blue Water (UMW President); Ralph Cz- erepinski, Saginaw Bay; and Alan Nelson, Marquette. Mike also introduced Bon- nie Lentz, Conference Director of Lay Speaking Ministries; Bob Hampton, Director of Lay Servant Ministries elect; Wayne Bank, Conference Lay Leader elect, acting UMM Conference President, Mel Scott and Lee Donley, Jurisdic- tional UMM President, Council on Youth Ministries, Issac Garrigues-Cortelyou; and Patricia Donaldson, United Methodist Women. Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker led the laity in worship. Members of the Commission on Laity explained the events of Annual Conference the consent calendar and legislative sessions. “Ye Ser- vants of God” was sung to close the laity session. Adjournment of the laity session was at 9:06 p.m.
SECOND DAY – MORNING SESSION FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 Opening worship service: The theme for worship was “Imagine a world…healthy.” The liturgist was Alex Plum. The scripture was Mark 1:40-42. The Guest Preacher was William D. Dobbs. The sermon title was, “There’s Seeing and There’s See- ing.” The business session was convened at 9:25 a.m. in Dawson Auditorium by Bishop Jonathan Keaton. Joanne Bartelt opened in prayer. Organization of the annual conference was led by Marsha Woolley, chairperson of the Conference Program Committee. She thanked David and Nona Church for the international flags that were hung around the auditorium. Motion: Marsha Woolley moved that the bar of the conference be established as the main floor, stage and center section of the balcony of Dawson Auditorium. Motion adopted. Committee on Standing Rules: Peter Bartlett, chairperson, reported. Motion: I move that the Standing Rules and Structure as they appear in the 2011 Conference Journal, together with the changes made to the Standing Rules and Structure section of the 2012 Voting Items booklet, and with the provisions of the 2008 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church become the by-laws of the Detroit Annual Confer- ence. On matter of procedure, when these rules and the Discipline are silent, Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised version used at the 2008 General Conference shall be effective.
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Motion to amend: William McBride moved to amend the Standing Rules report that page 10, line 44 to page 11, line 7 be restored to the original language without any changes to the Consent Calendar language as printed in the 2011 rules. Motion failed. Motion: Peter Bartlet moved to remove the Joint Committee on Incapacity from the structure. Motion adopted. Adrian College: Chris Momany, Adrian College chaplain, welcomed the conference to Adrian College. He introduced Dr. Agnes Coldwell, Academic Vice President, and she spoke about college initiatives dealing with various social issues. Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure: Diane Brown, chairperson. Motion to suspend the rules: Diane Brown moved to suspend the rules. Motion adopted. Motion: Diane Brown moved to allow those who are not members of our Annual Conference but are listed as presenters to speak. Motion adopted. Motion: Diane Brown moved that we receive the historical reports as posted and that they be printed in the Journal as received. Motion adopted. Motion to suspend the rules: Diane Brown moved to suspend the rules. Motion adopted. Motion: Motion to allow Deana Nelson of the Bishop’s Office to be seated in the bar of the conference without voice and vote. Motion adopted. Motion to suspend the rules: Diane Brown moved to suspend the rules. Motion adopted. Motion: Diane Brown moved to receive a new resolution entitled “Churches – Concealed Weapon Free Zones.” Motion adopted. The resolution was assigned R#14 and assigned to Legislative Section # 2. Statistician Report: Brent Webster, conference statistician, made the annual report of the statistics of the conference. Bishop Keaton encouraged the churches of the conference to grow the church in all places. Various members of the conference prayed for the Church and the growth of local churches. Treasurer’s Report: David Dobbs, conference treasurer, discussed the finances of the Detroit Annual Conference. Blue Water District paid 92%, the highest of all the districts, of conference apportionments. Recess for 20 minutes was taken at 10:40 a.m. Session reconvened with prayer by Jeff Nelson. Point of Personal Privilege was granted to Jeff Nelson. General Conference Delegation Report: Jackie Euper, delegation chairperson, gave a report of the 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Florida. A video was shown that highlighted the work of the General Conference to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. The conference thanked the delegates and alternates to the General Conference for the long hours of work. Delegates will be in each Legislative Section to do a presentation about work of the General Conference. North Central Jurisdictional Pool Nomination: Joy Barrett moved the adoption of the North Central Jurisdictional Pool for Nomination to jurisdictional agencies and committees. Motion adopted. Detroit Annual Conference Nominations – North Central Jurisdiction (Nomina- tions to the pool from which persons are selected to General Agencies of the United Methodist Church). In total, the annual conference must nominate at least 15 and not more than 45 persons per the United Methodist Book of Discipline 2008, ¶705.1b, page 479. At least one and not more than five persons in each of the following seven categories: Clergy - Don Emmert, Jeff Nelson, Paul Perez, Carter Grimmett, Karen Noel; Laywomen - Ruby Anderson, Alice Tucker; Laymen - Ralph Czerepinski, Cliff Stallings, Roger Mead; Persons with Disabilities: Jackie
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Washington, Carmen Misner; Youth - (ages 12-18) - Michela Barnhart, Luke Sut- ton, Isaac Garrigues-Cortelyou; Young Adults (ages 19-30) - Alyssa Grant, Bran- don Smith, Kayla Roosa, Dan Phillips; Older Adults (ages 65 and older) - Jim Tuttle, Jeannette Bartz. Where available, at least two racial/ethnic persons from each of the following: Asian American - Hoon Lee, Steve Khang; Hispanic Amer- ican - Saul Trinidad; Pacific Islanders - Jeremy Africa; African American - Samuel Carter, Anthony Hood; Native American - Loretta Job. Automatically included as nominees in the jurisdictional pool (and not included in the maximum number of 45 names) are all General Conference delegates who are eligible and wish to be nominated): Jackie Euper, Ang Hart, Wayne Bank, Paul Thomas, Joy Barrett, Melanie Carey, Charles Boayue, Ed Rowe. Point of Personal Privilege was granted to Amanda Graham. Announcements were made by Tracy Huffman. Introduction: Bishop Keaton introduced Deana Nelson, the new Executive Administrative Assistant to the Bishop. The session recessed for lunch at 11:38 a.m. with prayer by Kathy Hazen.
SECOND DAY – AFTERNOON SESSION FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 The session was reconvened at 3:03 p.m. in Dawson Auditorium by Bishop Jonathan Keaton with prayer by Duane Miller. Teaching Time: Marsha Woolley introduced Shannon Trilli, the director of Global Health programs for The United Methodist Committee on Relief to lead a teaching time on our health initiatives. After a general introduction to overseas health condi- tions, Shannon told us about the Imagine No Malaria program, and how it part- ners with the inter-faith based health distribution system in Africa. Recessed for break and reconvened at 4:15 p.m. Love Offering for Nothing But Nets was received from those present at the conference session. Marsha Wooley prayed a blessing on Shannon Trilli for her work and the offering collected. Shannon graciously received the offering. Introduction: Jerry DeVine introduced Benton Heisler, West Michigan Director of Con- nectional Ministries. The conference welcomed him. He brought greetings from the West Michigan Conference. Conference Leadership Team Report was given by Jerry DeVine, conference director of connectional ministry. He and the team introduced the beginnings of a five year plan to create new and dynamic congregations in Michigan. A video was shared on new church development. The New Church Development Committee has set three goals to create new places for new faces. To create two new faith communities every year, recruit and equip new disciples and reflect the diversity of the communities in local churches. Vital Church Initiative was discussed. It is a process of renewal for growing healthy and fruitful congregations in the Michi- gan Area of the United Methodist Church. Another pathway would be to push to develop active members that are truly disciples. Local churches would engage in direct mission work, including key mission partnerships. Covenant Relationship: Brian Williams made a report on our covenant relationship with the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas. He introduced Rev. Chrisnel LeLievre, a pastor in Haiti. He brought greetings from the Methodist Church in Haiti and thanked the Detroit Conference for being an important part of the work of the church in Haiti.
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Announcements made by Tracy Huffman, conference secretary. The session recessed at 5:27 p.m. for Corporate Session. Corporate Session was held. (See journal p. 69.)
SECOND DAY – EVENING SESSION FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
Session was reconvened in Dawson Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. by Bishop Jonathan Keaton. Nomination report: Bill Burnett, chairperson of nominations, encouraged members of conference to look over the nomination report. He asked for more contact from the members of annual conference giving information of talents and gifts for nom- inating members to proper committees and agencies. Motion to suspend the rules: Jeff Regan moved to suspend the rules. Motion adopted. Motion: Jeff Regan moved to permit Carol Johns to extend her term on the Conference Finance and Administration for an additional 4 years and remain our chairperson for the purpose of continuity and support for our financial ministries in this time of transition from the ministry of Anna Morford to our new conference treasurer, David Dobbs. Motion adopted. Council on Finance & Administration: Carol Johns, chair of CFA, reported on the work of CFA. She introduced David Dobbs, the new Detroit Annual Conference Treas- urer. Motion: Carol Johns moved to adopt the CFA report. Motion adopted. Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits: Don Emmert, Conference Benefit Officer, presented a report on conference pensions and benefits. The report was titled “For Your Benefit(s) 2012 edition.” General Conference modified the Clergy Retirement Security Program. Don noted the decline in receipts for the Pension Apportionments. However, for the fourth year the Pensions apportioned remained the same. The Virgin Healthmiles Activity Program continues to bring benefits to participants and local churches, which include a positive trend in lower medical and RX costs indicating healthier lives. Don again encouraged the support of the Central Conference Pension Initiative. United Methodist Communications: Paul Thomas, Conference Director of Communi- cations, introduced Jackie Vaughn, from the Impact Community of the New Church Initiative of the United Methodist Communications. She shared a video entitled “We Grow Storytellers,” about the current work of United Methodist Com- munications in moving forward in communicating the stories of the ministry of the United Methodist Church and making new disciples for Jesus Christ. Melanie Carey, Detroit Renaissance District Superintendent, shared with the conference that there will be a day of service in Detroit in partnership with the United Methodist Communications on October 6, 2012, entitled “Hands 4 Detroit.” It will be a part of their District Conference. Introductions: Jackie Euper, General Board of Global Ministries, introduced missionaries assigned to work in Michigan, Charissa Shawcross, Katie Peterson, Devin Han- son, Joseph Bradley and Sonya Luna. Announcements were made by Tracy Huffman, conference secretary. The session recessed at 8:26 p.m. with prayer by Sue Buxton.
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THIRD DAY – MORNING SESSION SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
The session was reconvened in Dawson Auditorium at 8:04 a.m. with a Prelude video of the musical group, “Kamana 5” performing at General Conference, singing “Oh, Happy Day.” Devotions focusing on our mission to Imagine No Malaria were led by Bishop Keaton. Recessed at 8:38 a.m. for a 15 minute break. Motion to suspend the rules: Diana Miller moved to suspend the rules. Motion adopted. Motion: Diana Miller moved to take an offering for Nothing but Nets for those who missed the offering yesterday. Motion adopted. Total offering was $7,613. Report from ReDAP: Motion: Diane Brown moved that the following 3 reports be accepted and printed in the Journal as historical reports: 1 – CFA Report, 2 – Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, 3 – Board of Global Ministries. Motion adopted. Introduction of our covenant partners from Liberia: Tom Robinson reminded us of our relationship to Liberia and introduced Rev. Jacob Nathan II, Rev. Anthony Dioh, and Rev. George Wilson. Rev. Wilson brought greetings from Bishop Innis and our church partners in Liberia. Marge Crawford closed the report. Lay Leader Report: Mike Clark, Conference Lay Leader, introduced members of the Commission on Laity and described their work. Mike encouraged us to establish team Partnerships for Ministries. Mike introduced the new Conference Lay Leader elect, Wayne Bank and Conference Director of Lay Speaking elect–Bob Hampton, and the West Michigan Conference Lay Leader, Lori Dahlman. The conference thanked Mike Clark for serving as the Conference Lay Leader. The Board of Global Ministries Report: Dorothy Thon, chairperson of the Board of Global Ministries, introduced Karen Ujereh, Mission Interpreter in Residence for North Central Jurisdictional. The conference welcomed her. Karen Williams, chairperson of the advance, announced there were 128 Spot Spotlight Churches, including 26 new Spotlight Churches. United Methodist Men: Mel Scott, of the Detroit Conference United Methodist Men, re- ported the Detroit Annual Conference UMM took the top honors for funds for the St. Andrew Project. The UMM are planning two potatoes drops this year. United Methodist Women: Linda Schramm, conference president of the United Methodist Women, shared a video that promoted the United Methodist Woman created by John Reynolds. She announced that the 2012 General Conference changed the structure of the United Methodist Women in the general church, conference, dis- trict and local church. Young Adult Report: Brandon Smith, chairperson of the Young Adult Commission, and members of the commission, addressed the questions: What is a young adult? and What do young adults want from the Church? Ben Bower, Kayla Rossa, Alex Plum, Alyssa Grant shared their personal stories that highlighted the ministry and work of young adults in various settings. Brandon challenged conference members to have a conversation with a young adult in their church. Bishop Keaton and the conference prayed over the young adults. Recessed at 10:02 for a 15 minute break. Recognition of Chaplains: Tim Hastings invited the 16 chaplains present to introduce them- selves. He then prayed for them and the needs of those with whom they help. Prayer was given by Diane Brown, REDAP chairperson, as the conference began the work of the legislation of the conference.
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Consent Calendar: Diane Brown moved the adoption of the Consent Calendar - Concur- rence. CONCUR Res. #1 – Pension Benefit Rates & Annual Conference Appt Recommendations Res. #11 – Appoint Men’s Ministry Liaison Res. #12 – Minimum Base Compensation Schedule Res. #13 – Revision to Protection Policy. Motion adopted. Motion: Diane Brown moved the adoption of the Consent Calendar – Non-Concurrence. NON-CONCUR Res. #8 – Develop Jr. Love Masters Motion adopted. Legislative Section # 2, Andrew Wayne, leader. Res. #2 – Reaffirmation of the Detroit Annual Conference Support for Liber- ian Pastors’ Salaries The resolution was adopted as amended. Res. # 14 – Churches – Concealed Weapon-free Zones Motion to amend by substitution: Edith Wiarde moved to substitute “The Detroit Annual Conference opposes the provisions of Senate Bill 59 concerning churches. We resolve that the Communications Officer of the Detroit Conference issue a press release stating our opposition. We urge local congregations to communicate with their state legislature on this issue.” Motion to refer: Paul Thomas moved to refer to Board of Church and Society to recom- mend action to the conference on Michigan Senate Bill 59. Motion defeated. Mo- tion to substitute defeated. Motion to amend: Morris Taber moved to add at the end of the resolution, “Furthermore, The Detroit Annual Conference opposes the provisions of Senate Bill 59 con- cerning churches. We resolve that the Communications Officer of the Detroit Conference issue a press release stating our opposition. We urge local congre- gations to communicate with their state legislature on this issue.” Motion to call the previous question: John Harnish moved for all matters before the house be brought to a vote. Motion to call for the questions was adopted. Motion to amend failed The resolution was adopted after a counted vote. For 349, against 287. Motion: Peter Bartlett moved to limit speeches to 2 minutes and two speeches for and two against resolutions. Motion adopted. Legislative Section # 5 Bev Marr, leader. Res. #5 – Restorative Justice Coordinator The resolution was adopted Legislative Section #9 Lisa Cook, leader. Res. #10 – Fragrance-free Worship, Meeting and Church Events. Motion was referred to the Detroit Conference Disability Concerns Committee Legislative Section #8 Sam Pooley, leader. Res. #9 – Opposition to Drones in Michigan Motion to Non-concur was adopted. The resolution was defeated. Announcements made by Tracy Huffman, conference secretary. Motion: Tracy Huffman moved the adoption of the Thursday, May 17 minutes. Motion adopted. The session recessed at 11:58 a.m. for lunch after prayer led by Alex Plum.
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THIRD DAY – AFTERNOON SESSION SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
The session was reconvened in Dawson Auditorium at 1:32 p.m. with prayer by Ang Hart. Committee on Episcopacy: Genie Bank, reported that area committee evaluated the ministry of Bishop Keaton and shared their thoughts with him. The committee has submitted their report to the North Central Jurisdictional Committee on Epis- copacy. Celebrations of Bishop Keaton’s ministry will be held at St. Ignace on Saturday, August 25 and at Redeemer UMC in DeWitt on August 26. Motion to Suspend the rules: Paul Perez moved to suspend the rules. Motion adopted. Motion: Paul Perez moved that the Conference Leadership Team, in collaboration with Livonia- Newbury and other conference agencies and local churches deemed appropriate – to plan and implement a 4 year campaign to begin at the latest by the adjournment of the 2013 Detroit Annual Conference to raise at least $500,000 for “Imagine No Malaria.” Motion to refer: Andrew Wayne moved to refer the motion to the Council on Finance and Administration. Motion adopted. Motion: Tracy Huffman moved the acceptance of the daily proceedings of Friday, May 18, 2012 that have been read and found to be accurate. Motion adopted. Asian Plan: Chong (Joy) Won, chairperson of the Asian American Caucus, shared the mission and goals of the caucus. A video was shown about the Asian American United Methodist ministries. She thanked the conference for their support of these ministries. Harry Denman Award for evangelism and cultivating disciples for Jesus Christ was awarded to Susan Walker, layperson at Belleville UMC and Thomas Anderson, pastor of Houghton Lake UMC. The conference congratulated the recipients. Youth 2011 Video: Ang Hart, Council Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, intro- duced a video about a conference youth trip to Purdue University for Youth 2011. Black College Fund: A video was presented about the colleges and community ministries receiving support from the Black College Fund apportionment. District Superintendent’s Report was given by Joanne Bartelt, dean of the cabinet. Here titled was, “Give Us Something to Do.” At the end, a musical number was pre- sented by persons from the many choir camps in which Terry Gladstone was in- volved. (see full report journal p. 279). Announcements made by Tracy Huffman, conference secretary. The session recessed at 2:56 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorial Service was held in Herrick Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, Preacher, Isaac Garrigues-Cortelyou, Christine Wyatt, liturgists. Tracy Huffman, Jennifer Peters, and Michael Clark named the honored dead and read a short statement about each person remembered. Family and others who had been nurtured by the named person stood in silent prayer as statements were read. The following were recognized: Clergy: James Balfour, Ira Bush, Judith Darling, Margo Dexter, Johnnie Dyer, Donald Francis, Terry Gladstone, George Hawk, John Heim, Willard King, Donald Kraushaar, Marion A. Pohly, Lewis Redmond, Delbert Rose, Dorothy J. Rossman, Homer VanBuren, Carol S. Walborn, June Westgate Clergy Spouse: Diane Barteld, Emily Bristah, Virnelle Cookingham, Dortha Grif- fith, Judith Hall, Marian Lumsden, Billie McCabe, Marietta Montgomery, Doris Parker, Syma Poobus, Jeannette Ransom, Susan Rose, Harriet Ryan, Jeannette Safran, Edythe Wessel, Janet Woodruff 65 Daily Proceedings 2012
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THIRD DAY – EVENING SESSION SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 19, 2012
Ministry Celebration began at 7:02 p.m. in Dawson Auditorium. Jim Kellerman, Chair- person of the Board of Ordained Ministry, welcomed all to the celebration of our ministry. Jim introduced the new Chair Sondra Willobee and Vice Chair Mark D. Miller. Certification of Special Ministries Pam Buchholtz explained Special Ministries. Completion of Course of Study (Local Pastor) Billie Lou Gillespie introduced: Ronald G. Hutchinson, Lisa J. Clark, Michael P. Kelley, and Donald L. Wojewski who have completed their Course of Study. Introduction of Clergy coming from other denominations and having their orders recog- nized: Jim Kellerman introduced Margie Bryce (Church of the Nazarene), and Yongchoel Woo (Korean Methodist). Introduction of “Commissioned for Ministry” Provisional Elder Candidates – Daniel J.C. Hart, Robert A. Miller Jr., Anna Mi- Hyun Moon, Rahim O. Shabazz, Joel L. Walther, Brian G. West Introduction of “Ordained for Ministry” Deacon – Walter Vincent McGlothin Eller, Catherine J. Miles. The historic examination of candidates for admission into full connection and ordination as full elder or full deacon: Bishop Keaton conducted the historic examination of the candidates followed by prayer. A Recruitment Challenge was given by Taek Kim, with the assistance of Leonard Cle- venger, and Jeremy Benton. Recognition of 2012 retirees: Jackie Roe, retiree coordinator, introduced the retirees and their spouses in order of length of service: Ralph Pieper II (Mary), Mark K Smith (Diana), Bruce M Denton (Jeannine), John Clair Ferris (Deborah), Brent Webster (Mary), Margaret Paige (James), James L. Rule (JoAn), Dennis Paul- son (Gerrie), Mark Johnston (Jane Ann), Mary Thoburn Tame, Pamela S. Kail , G. Fred Finzer (Lois), Gerald Sever Jr. (Dianne), Robert A Srock (Barbara), Alice Jean Sheffield, Mike Luce (Betty), Robert D. Chapman (Sandy), David Glad- stone. Those retiring but not present: Jack E Johnston , David E. Ray, Timothy Hastings, Eugene A. Blair, James B. Montney, Janet Gaston Petty, Terry K. (Niles) Glad- stone - deceased and Carol Walborn - deceased The session recessed at 9:13 p.m.
FOURTH DAY – MORNING SESSION SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 The session was reconvened in Dawson Auditorium at 8:04 a.m. by Bishop Jonathan Keaton. The session opened with Morning Devotions entitled “Imagine a world… Healing… Healthy… Whole.” Marsha Woolley and the District Superintendents led the worship. Bishop Keaton led the conference in prayer. Recessed at 8:41 a.m. for a 5 minute break.
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Legislative Section # 4, David Howard, leader. Res. #4 – Annual Conference and Episcopacy Compliance: Reconcilling Congregations, Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA), Arcuys Foundation The resolution failed. Legislative Section # 7, Isaac Garrigues-Cortelyou, leader. Res. #7 – Call Michigan’s Senators to Prevent War with Iran The resolution was adopted. Legislative Section #6, Marti Boynton Tamaroglio, leader. Res. # 6 – Questions for 2012 Candidates for Federal Offices The resolution was adopted. Legislative work completed: Diane Brown, REDAP chairperson, announced that all leg- islative work of the conference was completed. She thanked the conference for their hard work. Nominations for Committee on Nominations: William Burnett, chairperson, asked for nominations for members at large for the Conference Committee on Nominations. The following were nominated: 2016 clergy – Duane Miller, 2016 laywoman – Taylorie Bailey. Motion: William Burnet moved to adopt the report of the Committee on Nomi- nations. Motion adopted. Council on Finance and Administration report on Paul Perez referred Motion: Jerry DeVine reported the CFA response to Paul Perez motion. The original Perez motion was voted on by the conference. Motion adopted. 2013 Annual Conference Budget: was presented by David Dobbs, conference treasurer. Budget adopted (full report in journal p. 253). John Buxton Leadership Award: for outstanding creative leadership was presented by David Dobbs to Jerry Devine. Recessed at 9:30 a.m. for a 20 minute break. Liberia Truck Report: Margie Crawford, Hunger/UMCOR coordinator, reported that pre- conference funds for the Liberian Truck $41,400. $12,132.26 has been raised at the conference for the Liberia Truck, with a total of 53,500 for the truck. She offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the support of this important ministry. Conference Council on Youth Ministries: Isaac Garrigues-Cortelyou, CCYM president, and other members of the council thanked the conference for their support. They reported on the various ministries carried out by the council. $35,000 was raised for SPLASH out of a goal of $500,000. Penny Palooza raised $441.04, with Mar- quette District raising the most money. A confirmation rally was not held this past year, but will held in the coming year. The theme will be “Y”UMC and YUMC. The reading and setting of the appointments was led by Bishop Keaton with additions and corrections made by the District Superintendents. Joanne Bartelt introduced Neal Davis, the Dean of the West Michigan Conference cabinet. Bishop Keaton thanked Grant Lobb for his seven years of service and Andrew Allie for his interim service to the Detroit Annual Conference as district superintendents. He an- nounced eHTara Sutton, the Crossroads District’s new district superintendent and Elbert Dulworth, the Marquette District’s new district superintendent. Bishop Keaton thanked Joanne Bartelt for a fine year of serving as dean of the cabinet for the last year. Bishop Keaton announced the election of Mark Spaw as the dean of the cabinet. Bishop Keaton prayed over the appointment for 2011 and set the appointments.
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Closing Comments: Marsha Woolley, chairperson of the Program Committee, thanked the Worship Task force, the ushers, Diane Brown, REDAP chair, Paul Thomas, program coordinator of the conference session, Jennifer Peters on her first year as registrar, Adrian College, and the audio and video personnel. The conference thanked the media production, GNTV, for their wonderful work. Bishop Keaton and conference thanked Marsah Woolley for all her work. Thank you was expressed by Bishop Keaton for the wonderful work of Tracy Huffman, conference secretary. Thank you was expressed by Tracy Huffman, conference secretary, for the Journal staff. Motion: Tracy Huffman moved to accept the daily proceedings of Saturday, May 19, 2012 that have been read and found to be accurate. Motion adopted. Announcements were made by Tracy Huffman, conference secretary. Motion to suspend the rules: Stephanie Kenneh moved to suspend the rules. Motion adopted. Motion: Stephanie Kenneh moved to allow Eujay Peterson, the youngest person at the conference, to be allowed the floor to make a motion to adjourn. Motion adopted. Motion to adjourn: Eujay Peterson, the youngest person, moved that this 2012 session of the Detroit Annual Conference be adjourned sine die following the Service of Ordination and Commissioning. The session adjourned sine die at 10:55 a.m. Service of Ordination and Commissioning was held in Herrick Chapel at 2:00 p.m., led by Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton. The following persons were recognized as local pastors: Lisa J. Clark, Ronald G. Hutchinson, Michael P. Kelley, Donald L. Wo- jewski Persons commissioned as Provisional Elders: Daniel J. Charnley Hart, Robert A. Miller Jr, Anna Mi-Hyun Moon, Rahim O. Shabazz, Joel L. Walther, Gregory West. Persons ordained Deacons: Catherine J. Martin Miles, Walter V. McGlothin Eller
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CORPORATE SESSION OF THE DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DETROIT CONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The following is a summary of the Detroit Conference Board of Trustee’s work during 2011.
1. We elected our officers in October: a. Rev. Brent Webster: President b. Mr. Rob Long: Vice President c. Mr. David Dobbs: Treasurer d. Mr. Donnal Hammond: Secretary 2. All conference owned parsonages inspected and found them to be in good condition. 3. We renewed a lease for the Missionary for the Hispanic/Latino Ministries parsonage through June 2012. 4. We continue to perfect the Parsonage Guidelines that we use for conference owned parsonages and encourage churches and districts to use them as well so that we have uniformity in parsonage standards. We welcome suggestions concerning the guidelines. 5. We met with representatives of Church Mutual Insurance for an annual loss/risk man- agement review. 6. We bid farewell to Anna Morford for her fine work with the Board and welcomed Mr. David Dobbs onto the Board of Trustees in his role as Conference Treasurer. 7. We renewed property and liability insurance for conference owned properties. 8. The following churches of the Detroit Conference were merged in 2011 a. Curran UMC merged with Mio UMC June 12, 2011
Rev. Brent L. Webster Conference Board of Trustees
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THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Minutes of the Detroit Annual Conference Held in Adrian, Michigan from May 17, 2012 through May 20, 2012 Bishop Jonathan Keaton Presiding Date When Organized 1841 (Methodist) 44th session of the Detroit Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
PART I ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (603.7, 616): Secretary? Rev. Dr. Tracy N. Huffman Mailing Address: 900 S. Seventh Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Telephone: 734-663-4164 Statistician? Ronald Iris Mailing Address: 9327 Reeck Road, Allen Park, MI 48101 Telephone: 313-928-7484 Treasurer? David Dobbs Mailing Address: 1309 North Ballenger Hwy, Suite 1, Flint, MI 48504 Telephone: 1-800-334-0544 2. Is the Annual Conference incorporated ( 603.1)? Yes, November 28, 1976 3. Bonding and auditing: a. What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what amounts ( 615, 2511)? Officers, directors and trustees of the annual conference are covered by $2,000,000 policy in addition to the $1,000,000 coverage provided the treas- urer and related personnel by GCFA b. Have the books of said officers or persons been audited ( 614, 2511)? (See report, page 213 of Journal.) Yes 4. What agencies have been appointed or elected? a. Answer Yes or No for each of the councils, boards, commissions, or commit- tees listed: (1) Board of Ordained Ministry ( 633)? Yes (2) Board of Pensions ( 637)? Yes (3) Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference ( 2512)? Yes (4) Committee on Episcopacy ( 635)? Yes (5) Committees on Investigation ( 2626)? Yes (6) Administrative Review Committee ( 634)? Yes b. Indicate the name of the agency in your annual conference which is responsi- ble for the functions related to each of the following general church agencies ( 607.1): (1) General Council on Finance and Administration? Council on Finance and Administration (2) General Council on Ministries? Conference Council on Ministries (3) General Board of Church and Society? Board of Church and Society (4) General Board of Discipleship? Board of Discipleship
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(5) General Board of Global Ministries? Board of Global Ministries (6) Higher Education and Campus Ministry? Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry (7) General Commission on Archives and History? Commission on Archives and History (8) General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns? Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns (9) General Commission on Religion and Race? Commission on Religion and Race (10) General Commission on the Status and Role of Women? Commission on the Status and Role of Women (11) United Methodist Communications? Commission on Communications c. Indicate the conference agencies which have responsibilities for the following functions: (1) Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries ( 651)? Board of Church and Society (2) Disability Concerns ( 649)? Division of Health and Welfare - Board of Global Ministries (3) Equitable Compensation ( 622)? Commission on Equitable Compensation (4) Laity ( 630)? Commission on the Laity (5) Native American Ministry ( 650)? Committee on Native American Ministry - Board of Global Ministries (6) Small Membership Church ( 642)? Division of Church Extension and of Parish and Community Develop- ment - Board of Global Ministries d. Answer Yes or No for each of the following conference or district organizations: (1) Conference United Methodist Women ( 644)? Yes (2) Conference United Methodist Men ( 645)? Yes (3) Conference Council on Youth Ministry ( 646)? Yes (4) Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry ( 647)? Yes (5) District Boards of Church Location & Building ( 2518)? Yes (6) Committees on District Superintendency ( 662)? Yes (7) District Committees on Ordained Ministry ( 659)? Yes e. What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been ap- pointed or elected in the annual conference? Conference support staff, epis- copal residence, general conference petitions, joint committee on disability, journal, memoirs, nominations, reference and daily procedure, standing rules, leadership development, Board of Christian Education, Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries, Alliance for Urban Ministry, Committee on Hispanic Min- istries, United Methodist Church Secretaries, Volunteers In Mission. 5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept their respective records ac- cording to the prescribed forms ( 606.8)? Yes 6. What is the report of the statistician? (See report, page STAT-1 of Journal.) 7. What is the report of the treasurer? (See report, page 212 of Journal.) 8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts? (See report, page STAT-1 of Journal.)
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9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for pastors for the ensuing year ( 333, 22.3)? Member in Full Connection $39,664 Second Year Probationer $37,164 First Year Probationer $36,797 Second Year Local Pastor $33,303 First Year Local Pastor $32,974 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 (611.1a)? $1,327,951 11. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the pension and benefit programs of the conference for the ensuing year 611.1d, 1507)? $2,425,000 direct billings 12. What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year: a. For the World Service Fund? $1,096,143 b. For the Ministerial Education Fund? $376,323 c. For the Black College Fund? $150,105 d. For the Africa University Fund? $33,591 e. For the Episcopal Fund? $317,650 f. For the General Administration Fund? $132,269 g. For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $29,417 13. What is the percentage division between World Service and conference benevo- lences for the ensuing year ( 611.3d)? World Service? 35.5 % Conference benevolences? 64.5 % 14. Conference and district lay leaders ( 603.9, 654): a. Conference lay leader: Name: Wayne Bank Mailing Address: 6551 Lakeshore Road, Lexington, MI 48450 b. Associate conference lay leaders: None c. District and associate district lay leaders: (AA) Ann Arbor District: John Wharton, 2409 Steeplechase Ct.,Saline 48176 (BW) Blue Water District: Linda Schramm, 244 S. Elk St.,Sandusky 48471 (CR) Crossroads District: Bonnie Potter,5140 Scott Road, Mt. Morris, 48458 (DR) Detroit Renaissance District: Don Archambeau, 28270 Elmira, Livonia 48150 (MQ) Marquette District: Alan Nelson, 1036 Maas St., Negaunee 49866 (SB) Saginaw Bay District: Ralph Czerepinski, 4905 Washington , Midland 48642 15. What local churches have been: a. Organized ( 263)? NO CHANGE b. Merged (2545, 2546)? (1) Name of 1st church Name of 2nd church Name of merged church (SB) Curran: Sunnyside Mio Mio (2) From: To: District Date (SB) Curran: Sunnyside Mio (SB) 6/2011
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c. Discontinued or abandoned (230, 332.2, 2548)? NO CHANGE (State which for each church listed.) d. Relocated and to what address? (AA) Amen Korean UMC moved from Novi to Walled Lake, 1375 Decker Rd, Walled Lake 48390, (248)974-5459 e. Changed name of church? (Example: “First” to “Trinity”) Former Name New Name Address (AA) East Raisinville Frenchtown Monroe Heritage UMC No change f. Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist confer- ence(s) and with what membership ( 39, 264)? NONE g. What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? NONE (see 15.b.1) 16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines? NONE
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PART II PERTAINING TO ORDAINED MINISTERS AND LOCAL PASTORS
(Note: A (v) notation following a question in this section signifies that the action or election requires a majority vote of the clergy session of the annual conference. If an action re- quires more than a simple majority, the notation (v 2/3) or (v 3/4) signifies that a two-thirds or three-fourths majority vote is required. Indicate credential of persons in Part II: FD, FE, PD, PE, and AM when requested.)
17. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration (¶¶604.4, 605.6)? Yes, to the best of our knowledge.
18. Who constitute: a) The Committee on Investigation (¶2703.2)? (v) Four clergy in full connection: Three professing members: 1 Steve Buck (’00) [AA] 1 Chuck Arnold (’96) [DR] 2 Duane Harris (’00) [SB] 2 Laurie de la Garza (’11) [MQ] 3 Dean Klump (Ret) (’00) [AA] 3 Cathy Hazen (’11) [DR] 4 Janet Larner (’04) [SB]
Three clergy in full connection Three professing member alternates: alternates: 1 T.K. Foo (Ret) (’00) [DR] 1 Earl Borradaile (’97) [CR] 2 Donna Lindberg (Ret) (’11) [MQ] 2 Linda Polter (’11) [AA] 3 Marvin McCallum (Ret) (’03) [BW] 3 Todd Price (’11) [DR]
b) The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? (v) Three clergy in full connection: Two clergy in full connection alternates: 1 Fred Finzer (Ret) (’03) [AA] 1 Duane Miller (Ret) (’11) [DR] 2 Gloria Haynes (’11) [BW] 2 George Lewis (’03) [AA] 3
19. Who are the certified candidates (¶¶311, 312) a) Who have been certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry since the last session of the annual conference? (List the names of all those who have been certified, including those who are also listed in questions 20 and 21.) Ann Arbor Sari Brown 10/13/2011 Kyle Bucholz 3/15/2012 Bryan Kilpatrick 6/16/2011 Carol Ness 3/15/2012
Blue Water Matt Osbourne 3/11/2012 Walter Riechle 3/11/2012
Crossroads Nathan Jeffords 4/23/2012
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Detroit Renaissance Tanya Geffrard 1/10/2012 Marshall Murphy Jr. 1/12/2012 Rhonda Osterman 6/21/2011 Albert Rush 1/10/2012
Marquette William E. Roth III 5/14/2012
Saginaw Bay Joseph (Jody) Coon 1/30/2012 Michael C. Desotell 1/30/2012 Christina L. Miller-Black 3/12/2012 Jacqueline Raineri 1/30/2012
b) Who are continued as certified candidates for ordained or licensed ministry? (Do not list as continued those licensed as local pastors in Question 21 or those listed as provisional members in question 28.) Ann Arbor Susan Hares 10/14/2010 Sue Pethoud 3/17/2011 Thomas L. Snyder 12/18/2008
Blue Water
Crossroads Barbara Benjamin 12/17/2007
Detroit Renaissance Susan Amick 6/16/2010 Rodney G. Gasaway 4/27/2009 Marva Pope 12/15/2008 Jinny Song 1/4/2011 Sherry Young 4/30/2012
Marquette Tim Callow 10/17/2011
Saginaw Bay Susanne Hierholzer 6/21/2010 Brian Johnson 6/21/2011 David Keyworth 5/9/2011
c) Who have had their candidacy for ordained or licensed ministry accepted by a District Committee on Ordained Ministry in another annual conference? (Include name of accepting conference.) None
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d) Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry? Ann Arbor Mark Carver Janet Luchs Michael Rudd
Blue Water Douglas D. Shepard 11/27/2011
20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now appointed? (¶315 —Indicate for each person the year the license was approved.): Ann Arbor Carol Ness 2012 Sam Pooley 2012 Thomas L. Snyder 2008 *2011 Sandra L. Tannery 2001 *2006
Blue Water Terry Butters (Incapacity) 2001 Church of the Brethren Mark Garavaglia 2007 6 COS
Crossroads Barbara Benjamin 2012
Detroit Renaissance Marva Pope 2008
Saginaw Bay Michael C. Desotell 2011 Brian Johnson 2011
21. Who are approved and appointed as: (Indicate for each person the first year the li- cense was awarded. Indicate what progress each has made in the course of study or the name of the seminary in which they are enrolled. Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five year course of study or the M.Div. (¶319.4)? (v) a) Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1) Ann Arbor Year Progress Mary Ellen Chapman 2002 *2006 Robert W. Dister 2009 0 COS Elizabeth A. Librande 2000 *2009 Marianne M. McMunn 2010 2 COS Mark E. Zender 2005 6 COS
Blue Water Pamela K. Barnett 2002 6 COS Carole A. Brown 2005 *M.Div. G-ETS 2008 Lisa Jo Clark 2000 *2012 Curtis Clarke 2011 0 COS
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David C. Freeland 1998 *2007 Linda L. Fuller 2000 15 COS Nickolas K. Genoff 2004 14 COS Eric L. Johnson 2007 10 COS Donald J. Mosher Jr. 2008 8 COS MTSO David O. Pratt 1997 *2007 Thomas M. Sayers 2009 0 COS Donald L. Wojewski 2004 *2012
Crossroads Carl Cooke 2007 11 COS Billie Lou Gillespie 2000 *2007 Naylo Hopkins 2011 0 COS Maurice Horne 1999 *2011 Nathan Jeffords 2012 0 COS David Leineke 2010 0 COS Betty Kay Leitelt 2006 11 COS Bruce Malicoat 2006 10 COS Tommy McDoniel 2010 *M.Div. G-ETS Kristen Parks 2010 *M.Div. UTS Calvin H. Wheelock 1999 *2011 Karen B. Williams 2003 18 COS
Detroit Renaissance Patricia Gandarilla Transfer from Missouri River District/ Nebraska Conference Cindy Gibbs 2008 10 COS G-ETS Paul Hahm 2011 *M.Div Drew David Inho Kim 2008 *M.Div Robert I. Kreger 2003 15 COS Albert Rush 2012 0 COS Cherrie A. Sporleder 1998 *2006 Henry Williams 1998 *M.Div G-ETS
Marquette Rosemary R. DeHut 2002 *2011 Margery H. Host 2003 *2011 Ian S. McDonald 2012 0 COS Nathan Reed 2011 0 COS Bruce R. Steinberg 2011 0 COS Irene R. White 1996 *2004
Saginaw Bay Josheua Blanchard 2009 M.Div UTS - Transfer from Muskogee District/ Oklahoma Conference Tracy Brooks 1998 *2003 Donald R. Derby 2001 *2010 Jon W. Gougeon 2002 *2010 Micheal P. Kelley 2004 *2012
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James A. Payne 2004 16 COS Susan E. Platt 2006 *2006 (West Michigan) Patrick R. Poag 2004 *M.Div./Asbury Jacqueline Raineri 2012 0 COS Robert G. Richards 1993 *2010 Patrick D. Robbins 1998 *2008 b) Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments) Ann Arbor Ronald Fike 2010 1/2 M.Div UTS Bonnie Frey 2006 1/4 8 COS Donna Galloway 2011 3/4 0 COS (ordained by Salvation Army) Carolyn G. Harris 1995 1/2 *2006 Frederick M. Hatfield 2007 1/2 3 COS Mark K. Smith (RLP) 1973 1/2 *M.Div Katherine Waggoner 2011 1/2 UTS Courtney Williams 2008 1/2 2 COS
Blue Water James E. Barnett 2002 1/4 16 COS Debra K. Brown 2000 3/4 14 COS Ellen Burns (RLP) 1996 1/2 *2004 Monique Carpenter 2010 3/4 0 COS Robert Chapman (RLP) 1995 1/2 *2011 Kevin K. Fick 2011 1/4 Jerry D. Griggs 1998 1/2 *2010 Patricia A. Hoppenworth 2002 3/4 *2007 James E. Huff, Jr. 2005 1/2 *2007 Ronald G. Hutchinson 1998 3/4 *2011 Carla A. Jepsen 2007 1/2 Asbury Peggy A. Katzmark 2007 1/2 14 COS Frederick J. McDowell 2000 1/4 7 COS Mark Ryan 2002 1/2 2 COS Ellen O. Schippert 2007 1/2 18 COS - M.Div. ETS William C. Schuman (RLP) 2000 3/4 *2004 Christopher G. L. Titus 2010 1/2 0 COS Dianne H. Van Marter 2002 1/2 M.Div. ETS
Crossroads Marybelle Haynes 2006 1/2 9 COS Marvin L. Herman 2007 3/4 13 COS Esther A. Irish 2008 1/2 3 COS Margaret A. Kivisto 2003 3/4 16 COS Kathy Phillips 2008 1/2 5 COS Janine L. Plum 2007 1/2 4 COS Cheryll Warren 2006 1/4 5 COS
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Detroit Renaissance Kenneth Bryant 1999 1/2 18 COS - MTSO/ETS Jonathan Combs 2009 1/4 0 COS Paul Cook Jr. 2011 1/2 0 COS Zachary Dunlap 2011 1/2 Asbury Bradley Luck 2011 1/2 0 COS Margaret Martinez-Ventour 2012 1/2 *M.Div John Pajak 2009 1/2 5 COS - MTSO
Marquette Donald E. Bedwell (RLP) 2002 3/4 *2011 Christine J. Bergquist 1990 1/2 *2003 Terri L. Branstrom 2002 1/2 13 COS Sandra J. Kolder 2004 3/4 14 COS Theodore A. Trudgeon 2004 3/4 14 COS Roberta L. Willson 2008 1/4 4 COS
Saginaw Bay L. Cecile Adams 2009 1/2 13 COS Masters Christian Ed. Joseph (Jody) Coon 2012 1/2 0 COS Brenda Klacking 2000 3/4 *2005 Cheryl Mancier 2007 1/4 8 COS Michael J. Simon (W. Mich) 2006 1/2 9 COS - MTSO John Tousciuk 2009 1/2 9 COS - Asbury
c) Students from other annual conferences or denominations serving as local pas- tors and enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.4)? None d) Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference mem- bership (¶¶365.4, 366, 368.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of con- ference where serving.) None
22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)? Janet Luchs 6/30/2011 Douglas D. Shepard 11/27/2011
23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4)? None
24. What ordained ministers or provisional members from other Annual Conferences or Methodist denominations are approved for appointment in the Annual Conference while retaining their conference or denominational membership (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate Annual Conference or denomination where membership is held. Indicate credential.) a) Annual Conferences Catherine Christman West Michigan PO 7/1/2010 Cynthia M. Parsons (LTFT 3/4) West Michigan OE 7/1/2012 Robert H. Roth West Michigan OE 7/1/2009
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25. What clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved to serve appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Anqnual Con- ference while retaining their denominational affiliation (¶¶331.8, 346.2)? (v) (Desig- nate with an asterisk those who have been accorded voting rights within the annual conference. Indicate credential.) Hyun Jun Cho Korean Methodist OF 7/1/2010 Larry Osweiler Free Methodist OF 7/1/2012 Joon Shik Yoo Korean Methodist OF 5/1/2003
26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denom- ination where membership is held.) a) With vote (¶586.4 [v])? None b) Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4)? (v 2/3) David Bell East Ohio Jerome DeVine West Michigan William Dobbs West Michigan Dirk Elliott West Ohio Christopher P. Momany West Michigan Joseph A. Perez New York
NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another con- ference, list these persons in Question 40 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 27-39, whichever are appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommo- dating conference.
27. Who are elected as associate members? ¶322 (v) (List alphabetically-see note pre- ceding Question 27): None
28. Who are elected as provisional members and what seminary are they attending, if in school? (¶¶322, 324, 325) a) Provisional Deacons: (1) Under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c? (v) None (2) Under the provisions of ¶324.5? (v) None b) Provisional Elders: (1) Under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b? (v) Daniel J. C. Hart Robert A. Miller Jr. Anna Mi-Hyun Moon Rahim O. Shabazz Joel L. Walther Brian G. West
(2) Under the provisions of ¶324.6? (v) None (3) Under the provisions of ¶322.4? (v 3/4) None
29. Who are continued as provisional members, in what year were they admitted to pro- visional membership, and what seminary are they attending, if in school (¶326)? a) In preparation for ordination as a deacon? (PD) (¶326.1) Class of 2006 Annelissa M. Gray-Lion 81 Business of Annual Conference 2012
Class of 2008 Sheryl Foster
Class of 2010 Teresa Zimmerman
Class of 2011 Mary K. Hagley Matthew J. Packer
b) In preparation for ordination as an elder? (PE) (¶326.2) Class of 2008 Richard E. Burstall
Class of 2010 Leonard Clevenger Daniel Gonder Nancy Lynn
Class of 2011 Aaron B. Kesson Doug Ralston Willie F. Smith Megan J. Walther
c) Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? (Indicate year) None d) Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (Indicate year) None e) Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or denominations? (¶347) None
30. Who have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alpha- betically—see note preceding Question 27): a) As provisional members (¶347.3a,b)? (v) (date received) Margaret E. Bryce Church of the Nazarene 5/17/2012 Yongcheol Woo Korean Methodist 5/17/2012
b) As local pastors (¶347.3a)? (v) (date received) None
31. Who are elected as members in full connection? (List alphabetically-see note pre- ceding Question 27. Anyone appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 32-33 or 35, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 39 in a previous year.): a) Deacons Walter Vincent McGlothin Eller Catherine J. Miles
b) Elders None
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32. Who are elected for ordination as deacons in full connection and what seminary did they attend: (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27) a) After provisional membership (¶330)? (v 2/3) Walter Vincent McGlothin Eller – Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Catherine J. Miles – Ashland Theological Seminary
b) Transfer from elder in full connection (¶309.3)? (v 2/3) None
33. Who are elected for ordination as elders and what seminary did they attend? a) After provisional membership? (¶335) (v 2/3) None b) Transfer from deacon in full connection? (¶309.3) (v 2/3) None
34. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶364)? (v) Laura Messamore PD
35. Who are readmitted (¶¶365–367 [v], ¶368 [v 2/3]): a) As associate members? None b) As members in full connection? None
36. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶358.7): (v) a) As associate members? None b) As provisional members? (Indicate credential) None c) As members in full connection? (Indicate credential) None
37. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶¶347.1, 416.5, 635.2m)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) None
38. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabet- ically. Indicate credential.) None
39. What clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders rec- ognized (¶348): (v) a) As deacons? None b) As elders? None
40. Who have been ordained as a courtesy to other conferences, after election by the other conference? (See note preceding Question 27. Such courtesy elections or or- dinations do not require transfer of conference membership.) a) Deacons in full connection? None b) Elders in full connection? None
41. Who have been transferred out to other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶416.5)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Ques- tion 27.) Name Conference Date Scott Chrostek FE Kansas East7/1/2012 Wendy Lyons Chrostek FE Kansas East7/1/2012 Laura Messamore PD Kentucky 3/2/2012 83 Business of Annual Conference 2012
42. Who are discontinued as provisional members (¶327.6)? (Indicate credential) (v). Samantha Clark PE 10/10/2011 (withdrawal) Margaret Martinez-Ventour PE
43. Who are on location? a) Who has been granted honorable location (¶359.1)? (Give date when this action became effective. Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indi- cate credential and year of most recent report.):
Name Credential Conference Effective Year of Date Report (1) This year? (v) None
(2) Previously? Hayden Kenna Carruth Jr. FE AA First 2/15/1992 2011 Robert James Easlick FE Fenton 9/1/2004 2010 Harold G. Ford FE None 6/11/197 2010 Mary Elizabeth Isaacs Frost FE Shady Hills, FL 1989 2011 Melvin Foster Hall FE South Bend First 1986 2011 Wilson “Drew” Hart FE AA West Side 10/27/2008 2011 Leon William Herndon FE Conant Avenue 7/1/2009 2010 Daniel Hart Krichbaum FE Detroit Central 1982 2011 Rodney E. Rawson FE Davison UMC 1979 2011 Donald Christian Schark FE Menominee First 1995 2011 Kristine J. Sigal FE 7/1/2011 Robert “Mel” Vostry FE None 4/1/1991 2011
b) Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶359.2) (Indicate date and appointment.) Mary Isaacs Frost Florida Conference – 1/6/2010 Shady Hills
c) Who has been placed on administrative location (¶363.1? (Give date when this action became effective. Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential.): (1) This year? (v) None (2) Previously? None
44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶359.3)? (Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential.):
Name Credential Conference Effective Year of Date Report a) This year? (v) William Hugh Brady FE 7/1/2012 2011 James Kyle Elliott FE Riverchase 7/1/2012 2000 B’ham, AL Ronald Fred Ellis FE Livonia: 7/1/2012 2011 St. Matthew’s
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Charles Edward Strawn FE 7/1/2012 2011 George W. Versteeg FE 7/1/2012 2011 Kenneth B. Woodside FE Southfield Hope 7/1/2012 2011
b) Previously? Robert Henry Bough FE Nardin Park 2004 2001 Jon Marvin Clapp FE Clarkston 2002 2009 Earl William Downing FE Brighton First 1993 2011 Mary E. Howard FE Richardson 1978 2011 First, TX Levon Gayle King FE Allen Park Trinity 1972 2011 Richard Allen Mansfield FE Frankenmuth 1993 2010 James Dawson Nixon FE None 1993 2011 Louis Ernest Otter II FE 1994 James N. Porter FE 1998 1997 Robert Lewis Porter FE Ferndale First 1998 2011 David Philip Rahn FE Grand Blanc 1988 2011 Carl G. Silvernail FE Kingston 1994 2011 Donald Roy Silvis FE 1996 Wayne Edward Sparks FE Wesley, Ishpeming 1981 2011 Ronald William Tallman FE Mountain View, CO 2005 2011 Harvard James Warren FE Bradenton, FL 1994 Grant H. Wessel FE Swartz Creek 1969 2009 Harold Vaughn Whited FE 1985 Lawrence C. Whiting FE None 1994 Galen Edward Wightman FE Foundry UMC, D.C. 1970 2011 Donald A. Wittbrodt FE Emmanuel UMC 1997 2010 David L. Yordy FE None 1994 2011
45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶359.2)? (v) (Give date when this action became effective. Indicate credential.) Carl Elliot Bielby FE 5/17/2012 1999 Marvin Brown FE 5/17/2012 2001 Richard James Richmond FE 5/17/2012 1996 Larry Jay Werbil FE 5/17/2012 1999 Raymond L. Yenkel FE 5/17/2012 1997
46. Who have had their conference membership terminated? (Give date when this action became effective. Indicate credential.) a) By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶360.1, .4)? (v) Ventra Asana FD 4/1/2012
b) By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶360.2, .4)? (v) Devin S. Chisholm RM 8/8/2011 Richard C. Raines Jr. HLR 5/27/2011 Lorrie Soini HL 7/7/2011
c) By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶360.3, .4; 2719.2)? (v) Steven A. Miller 6/1/2011
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d) By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Min- istry (¶635.2k(8) )? (v) None
e) By trial (¶2713)? None
47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶361.1c, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective dates. Indicate credential.) None
48. Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided) a) What associate members have died during the year? Effective: None
Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Donald H. Francis 11/24/1931 3/10/2012
b) What provisional members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.) Effective: None
Retired: None
c) What elders in full connection have died during the year? Effective: None
Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death James R. Balfour 6/12/1920 2/16/2012 James C. Braid 5/30/1933 5/21/2012 Ira A. Bush 2/7/1922 9/2/2011 Willard A. King 10/14/1933 4/29/2012 Donald C. Kraushaar 7/4/1924 9/3/2011 Chang E. Park 6/13/2012 Lewis L. Redmond 9/20/1921 12/17/2011 Delbert R. Rose 9/17/1912 1/22/2012 June M. Westgate 4/7/1940 11/16/2011
d) What deacons in full connection have died during the year? Effective: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Margo B. Dexter 11/16/1956 4/22/2012
Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Terry N. Gladstone 10/27/1949 11/6/2011
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e) What local pastors have died during the year? Active: None
Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Judith M. Darling 2/7/1944 3/24/2012 Johnnie L. Dyer 10/11/1934 6/16/2011 George H. Hawk 9/11/1920 11/7/2011 John B. Heim 9/1/1934 3/17/2012 Marion A. Pohly 8/3/1925 1/19/2012 Dorothy J. Rossman 3/12/1932 7/12/2011 Homer D. Van Buren 11/13/1919 10/1/2011 Carol S. Walborn 11/1/1946 5/3/2012
49. What provisional or ordained members (elders and deacons) have received appoint- ments in other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this Annual Conference (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference where appointed. Indicate credential.) Name Conference Date Adam Bissell FE Desert Southwest 2/1/2010 Walter Vincent McGlothin Eller FD Northern Illinois 2009 April McGlothin-Eller FD Northern Illinois 2009 Heidi C. Reinker FE Troy 2003 Andrew Schleicher FD Tennessee 2009 Jung Eun Yum FE Minnesota 1/1/2011
50. Who are the provisional or ordained members on leave of absence and for what num- ber of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶354)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.) Name Number Charge Conference of Years a) Voluntary? (v; v 2/3 after 5 years) (1) Personal (¶354.2a) Jennifer Bixby FE 6 Christopher D. Cowdin FE 9 Troy: First Shawn P. Lewis-Lakin FE 15 Royal Oak First T. Bradly Terhune FE 5 Hancock First UMC
(2) Family (¶354.2b) Alicea Williams FD 2
(3) Transitional (¶354.2c) None
b) Involuntary? (v 2/3) None
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c) Who have been placed on leave of absence since the last session of the annual conference (ad interim)?: Name Effective Date Charge Conference (1) Voluntary? (v) (i) Personal Michael Coffey FE 4/30/2012 Michael Mayo-Moyle FE 7/1/2012 Bernadine Wormley- Daniels FE 7/1/2012 (ii) Family None (iii) Transitional Mary Hagley PD 7/1/2011 Jeffrey Sturgeon FD 3/1/2012
(2) Involuntary? (v 2/3) None
d) Who on leave of absence have had their leaves terminated since the last session of the annual conference (ad interim)? Name Effective Date Samantha Clark 10/10/2011 Stephen Euper 7/1/2012 Lynda Frazier 7/1/2012 Annelissa M. Gray-Lion 7/1/2012 Laura Messamore 2/1/2012 Steven Miller 6/1/2011 David E. Ray 7/1/2012 Edmond Taveirne 7/1/2012 Gary A. Williams 7/1/2012
51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶352)? (v) (Give date when this relation became effective; indicate credential.) Lynn Hasley FE 1/9/2012 – 1/7/2013
52. What actions have been taken concerning disabled members (¶357)? (Indicate cre- dential.) a) Who were granted incapacity leave since the last annual conference session (¶357.2)? (Give effective dates) None
b) Who have had their incapacity leave terminated since the last conference session (¶357.3)? (Give effective dates of terminations): David C. Collins 11/1/2011 Gerald M. Sever, Jr. 7/1/2012 Robert A. Srock 7/1/2012
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c) Who are granted incapacity leave at this session (¶357.1)? (v) Colon R. Brown FE Terry D. Butters FL Linda J. Donelson FE John W. Elliott FE Nancy K. Frank FE Michelle A. Gentile FE John N. Hamilton FE Ronda L. Hawkins FE Lynda Liles FD Mary Jean Love FE Judith Y. Mayo FD John M. Mehl Jr. FE Patricia A. Meyers FE Colin Stover FE Patricia Van Wormer FE
53. What members in full connection have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically giving full name—first, middle, last—in that order. If retiring in the interim between confer- ence sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) Deacons a) This year? Terry N. Gladstone 10/27/2011
b) Previously? Jane Berquist Charlotte Cowdin Johncie K. Palmer
Elders a) This year? Eugene A. Blair 4/1/2012 Bruce M. Denton John C. Ferris Garrison “Fred” F. Finzer David G. Gladstone Timothy Hastings Jack E. Johnston Mark G. Johnston Pamela S. Kail Margaret “Peggy” A. Paige Dennis N. Paulson Janet Gaston Petty Ralph H. Pieper II David E. Ray James L. Rule Mary T. Tame Brent L. Webster
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b) Previously? (read across) Joseph H. Ablett Gordon E. Ackerman Mary B. Willoughby Albery Terry W. Allen Andrew A. Allie Paul L. Amstutz J. Robert Anderson Richard C. Andrus Joy E. Arthur Thomas G. Badley Wilson C. Bailey James R. Balfour II Glenn C. Ball Martha C. Ball Alfred T. Bamsey Ralph T. Barteld William P. Bartlett Donald L. Bates Joseph R. Baunoch Norman R. Beckwith Sr. John K. Benissan Elwood J. Berkompas Bruce L. Billing Paul F. Blomquist Benjamin Bohnsack Robert W. Boley Sylvia A. Bouvier William E. Bray Benjamin H. Breitkreuz Wayne W. Brookshear Robert L.S. Brown Tom Brown II Wesley L. Brun Vivian C. Bryant Robert E. Burkey Bonnie D. Byadiah Ronald D. Carter William A. Cargo Donna J. Cartwright H. Reginald Cattell Lynn F. Chappell Richard C. Cheatham David E. Church James D. Cochran Roger L. Colby Edward Coley David C. Collins Frederick P. Cooley Oscar W. Cooper Jr. Ronald K. Corl Shirley A. Cormicle Kendall W. Cowing Ramona E. Cowling Frank A. Cozadd James A. Craig Lawson D. Crane Doris Crocker Donald Crumm Anthony N. Cutting Robert Davis Donald J. Daws Alan W. DeGraw David A. Diamond Jeffry W. Dinner Robert D. Dobson Robert Duggan Edward L. Duncan Marshall G. Dunlap Mary M. Eckhardt Hydrian Elliott Terry A. Euper Juanita J. Ferguson Haldon D. Ferris Gerald H. Fisher Otto F. Flachsmann Tat-Khean Foo Barbra L. Franks William E. Frayer Clifford J. Furness Leonard W. Gamber Elizabeth Gamboa Robert P. Garrett Roger F. Gedcke Georg F.W. Gerritsen Max L. Gibbs Jack E. Giguere Steven A. Gjerstad Diana Kay Goudie Robert F. Goudie Michael Grajcar Jr. John N. Grenfell Jr. Richard O. Griffith Robert C. Grigereit Kathleen A. Groff Donald E. Hall A. Theodore Halsted Jr. Eric S. Hammar King W. Hanna Hilda L. Harris Pauline S. Hart Thomas E. Hart Robert D. Harvey Robert C. Hastings Wayne A. Hawley Robert J. Henning John R. Henry Theodore W. Hepner Timothy R. Hickey Duane J. Hicks Howard Higgins Sr. James R. Hilliard John W. Hinkle Jacqueline E. Robert E. Horton Holdsworth Bert Hosking John N. Howell John C. Huhtala Sr. Joel W. Hurley David M. Hurst Gary R. Imms Roger W. Ireson Ronald L.F. Iris Charles R. Jacobs James D. Jacobs James P. James Wilfred E. Johnson Sr. Donald W. Joiner Dwayne L. Kelsey David E. Kidd Dean A. Klump Kenneth A. Kohlmann David K. Koski Frederick LaMere Wayne T. Large Jean M. Larson Mary G. Laub John Hyung Lee S. Douglas Leffler Frank R. Leineke Alger T. Lewis Allen J. Lewis
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Bradford K. Lewis Donald L. Lichtenfelt Olaf R. Lidums Johnny S. Liles Paul B. Lim Donna J. Lindberg David M. Liscomb George A. Luciani Thomas P. Macaulay Francis R. MacCanon Mary Lynch Mallory Charles R. Marble Karen A. Mars William R. Maynard Marvin H. McCallum Brent L. McCumons Ginethea D. McDowell Martin A. McEntarfer Dewitt T. McIntyre Sr. David R. McKinstry Ross J. McLennan Paul J. Melrose Douglas K. Mercer Donald Milano Duane E. Miller Gilson M. Miller Sylvester Miller III Frederick B. Moore Sr. Harold S. Morse Meredith T. Moshauer Richard L. Myers Ross N. Nicholson Sharon G. Scott Niefert Arthur V. Norris Gordon W. Nusz Dorothy Okray William W. Omansiek James E. Paige Jr. John G. Park Gerald R. Parker James F. Parker Roger A. Parker Margaret A. Passenger Richard A. Peacock Warren D. Pettis Robert B. Pierce Karen Poole Carl E. Price Jack E. Price W. Cadman Prout William K. Quick Kenneth B. Ray James L. Rhinesmith Allen B. Rice II Clifford Rice Philip A. Rice William D. Rickard William A. Ritter Archie T. Roberts Stanley “Joe” Robertson William “Tom” Meredith Rupe James Russell Rupert Robinson David A. Russell Gary L. Sanderson Donald A. Scavella Sr. John G. Schleicher Margery A. Schleicher W. Thomas Schomaker William D. Schoonover James P. Schwandt Robert B. Secrist Robert L. Selberg Priscilla J. Seward Merton W. Seymour Philip M. Seymour Maurice D. Sharai Jr. Issac Yong-Cheol Shin Anthony J. Shipley James G. Simmons Webley J. Simpkins Harold J. Slater Linda J. Slaughter-Titus James A. Smith Jerome K. Smith Russell L. Smith William M. Smith Dorraine S. Snogren Jean R. Snyder G. Charles Harlan E. Sorensen Arthur L. Spafford Sonquist Jr. Lynnette Stallworth Jerry L. Stewardson Arthur R. Stone William L. Stone David A. Stout Donald B. Strobe David T. Strong Lewis C. Sutton Jr. Roy A. Syme James F. Thomas Wayne N. Thomas James M. Thompson Duane G. Thon Phylemon D. Titus Clare M. Tosch Kenneth L. Tousley Robert K. Townley Ted P. Townsend Douglas R. Trebilcock Richard A. Turner William A. Verhelst Philip D. Voss Paul T. Wachterhauser Daniel J. Wallace Robert E. Walton George F. Ward Kenneth E. Ward Robert P. Ward Grant A. Washburn Roy “LaVere” Webster Edward C. Weiss Jr. James D. Weiss Charles H. West Margaret H. Rodgers Robert E. Willoughby David A. Winslow West Konstantin Wipp Richard J. Wood Sam E. Yearby Young Bong Yoon Karl L. Zeigler Paton M. Zimmerman
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54. What associate members have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically giving full name-first, middle, last-in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference ses- sions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) a) This year? Michael W. Luce Gerald M. Sever Jr.
b) Previously? John R. Allan Emerson W. Arntz Christine F. Bohnsack Harry M. Brakeman Walter David G. William Dunstan Roy G. Forsyth Marcos A. Gutierrez Catherine W. J. Hiner James M. Mathews Walter H. Miller Gerald E. Mumford Mary F. Neil Clare Patton James A. Recontre Lillian G. Richards Nicholas W. Scroggins Nancy Fredrickson Sparks
55. What provisional members have been retired (¶358): (Indicate credential. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) a) This year? None b) Previously? None
56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.6): a) This year? Robert D. Chapman James B. Montney Alice J. Sheffield Mark K. Smith Robert A. Srock Carol S. Walborn 3/27/2012
b) Previously? Donald E. Bedwell Virginia B. Bell Betty M. Blair Verne W. Blankenberg David Bourns Richard B. Brown Ronald A. Brown Ellen F. Burns Bonita Davis James A. Fegan Daniel W. Harris Patricia Harton Raymond A. Jacques Wayne D. Jensen Charles B. Jones Bonny J. Lancaster M. Lester McCabe Ruth A. McCully John M. Miller George H. Morse Jean B. Rencontre Darrell L. Rice John J. Rodgers Deanna M. Sailor-Petit William Schuman Allen F. Schweitzer Edward C. Seward Mary E. Spencer Victor L. Studaker Stanley Patrick Stybert Clarence VanConant Earleen A. VanConant
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57. Changes in clergy membership: What is the number of ordained ministers: (NOTE: The numbers in parenthesis following each category listing are the question numbers in this report form where ministers in that category are listed. The number reported below should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions.) a) Elected as associate members? (27) 0 b) Elected as provisional members? (28a, b) 6 c) Elected as deacons in full connection? (32a) 2 d) Elected as elders in full connection? (31b) 0 e) Readmitted? (34, 35a, b) 1 f) Retired made effective? (36a, b, c) 0 g) Transferred in? (30a, 37, 38) 2 h) Transferred out? (41) 3 i) Discontinued as provisional members? (42) 2
j) Honorably located this year? (43a1) 0 k) Administratively located this year? (43c1) 0 l) Withdrawn? (46a, b, c) 5 m) Termination of orders? (46d) 0 n) Terminated by trial? (46e) 0 o) Deceased? (48a, b, c, d) 11
58. What is the number of: a) Pastoral charges? 359 b) Local churches? 442
59. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference: 724 a) By appointment category and conference relationship? (NOTES: (1) Where applicable, the question numbers on this report form corresponding to each category have been placed in parenthesis following the category title. Where these question numbers appear, the number reported in that category should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions. (2) For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows: ¶344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency. ¶344.1b, c): the number of clergy members appointed to extension min- istries, under endorsement by the Division of Chaplains and Related Min- istries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. ¶344.1d): the number of clergy members appointed to other valid ministries, confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Annual Conference. See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these ap- pointment categories.) (Licensed Local Pastors not currently under appointment should not be counted as clergy members of the conference)
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PART III CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED AND CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY (¶635.2u, v, The Book of Discipline)
Note: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL, and LM.
60. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry? Working toward certification in Christian Education: Andrew Schleicher (FD) Teresa Zimmerman (PD)
Working toward certification in Spiritual Formation: Susan Amick (Lay)
Working toward certification in Youth Ministry: David LaFreniere (Lay) Mary Hagley (PD)
Working toward certification in Music Ministry: William Jean Randall (Lay)
Working toward certification in Camp and Retreat Ministry: Jon Lawrence (Lay)
61. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk those certified this year.) Christian Education Jill Marie Bair (Diaconal) Pamela Buchholz (FD) Diane Griffin (Diaconal) Kathleen Peterson (Lay, Deaconess) Jaye Reisinger (FD)
Youth Ministry Brian Johnson (Lay) Sue Pethoud (Lay)
Music Ministry Sandra Balmer (Lay) Lynda Liles (FD) John Potter (Lay)
Spiritual Formation Eugene Blair (RM) Catherine Freeman (FD) Annelissa Gray-Lion (PD) Mary Laub (RM) Lynn Manderville (Lay) Philip Tousley (FE) Christine E. Wyatt (FD)
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Camping and Retreat Ministries Janet Thomas (Lay)
Christian Communication Andrew Schleicher (FD)
62. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? None
63. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? Eric Falker (Lay) Certified in Youth Ministry - has transferred to West Michigan Conference
64. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? Carolyn Wik (FD) – Christian Education
65. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 271, 635.2v, and 665.10)? (List alphabetically giving full name—first, middle, last—in that order, by district) None
PART IV DIACONAL MINISTERS (Paragraph numbers in questions 67-75 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline)
66. Who constitute the Committee on Investigation (¶2703.3)? (v) 1. Thelma M. Childress [DR] 2. Beverly Wright Rice [DR]
Alternates: Janet Moody [CR]
67. Who are reinstated as diaconal ministers (¶313.3c)? (v) None
68. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None
69. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None
70. Who have had their conference relationship as diaconal ministers terminated by An- nual Conference action (¶313.3)? (Under ¶313.3a, no vote; under ¶313.3b, v 2/3) None
71. What diaconal ministers have died during the year? a) Effective: None
b) Retired: None
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72. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) a) Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of each): None b) At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of persons listed in Question 72a, if their leaves of absence are continuing): None
73. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): a) Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of each): None b) At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of persons listed in Question 73a, if their leaves of absence are continuing): None
74. Who have returned to active status: a) From disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave of absence (¶313.1a, c, d)? None b) From extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v) None
75. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal minis- ters (¶313.2): (Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3) a) This year? None b) Previously? Janice E. Caldwell Thelma M. Childress George W. Gish Mary Levack Quick Beverly W. Rice Joanne S. Risser Joyce A. Thomas
PART V APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS
76. Who are approved for less than full-time service? a) What associate members and elders are approved for appointment to less than full-time service, what is the total number of years for which such approval has been granted to each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in one-quarter increments) is approval granted (for purposes of equitable compensation claim and pension credit) ¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506.4b)? (v ¾): Name Years 1/4Time William Michael Clemmer 8 3/4 Janet Larner 2 1/2 Carman Minarik 6 1/2 Donna Minarik 6 1/2 Stephen Perrine 7 3/4 Monica William 4 1/2 William Wylie-Kellermann 31 1/2
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b) What deacons in full connection and provisional deacons are approved for ap- pointment to less than full-time service (¶331.7)? Name Years 1/4Time Murphy Ehlers 1 1/2 Missional Service Loretta Job 6 3/4 Catherine Miles 4 1/2 Jaye Reisinger 9 1/2
77. Who have been appointed as interim pastors under the provisions of ¶338.3 since the last session of the annual conference, and for what period of time? None
78. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference session? (Attach list. Include and identify Appointments Beyond the Local Church (Deacons) and Appointments to Extension Ministries (Elders). Give effective dates of all changes.)
79. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the en- suing year? (Attach a list.)
80. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to extension ministries for the ensuing year? (Attach a list) a) Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (¶344.1a, c)? b) To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (¶344.1b, c)? c) To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶344.1d? (v 2/3)
81. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and provisional) for the ensuing year? (Attach a list.) a) Through non-United Methodist agencies and settings beyond the local church (¶331.1a)? b) Through United Methodist Church-related agencies and schools within the con- nectional structures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b)? c) Within a local congregation, charge, or cooperative parish (¶331.1c)?
82. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose prime appointment is to attend school.) Associate Members: None Provisional Members None Members in Full Connection: Kenneth C. Dunstone Nanette D. Myers-Cabeen
83. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Disci- pline]? (Attach list) Jill Bair Bay City First UMC, Bay City, MI Barbara A. Brooks Colegio, Americano-Carrera 89#4C35, Cali, Colombia, S.A. Diane Griffin Director, Educational Ministries, Howell First UMC, Howell, MI
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84. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as changes in pension credit (¶1506.6), corrections or additions to matters reported in the “Busi- ness of the Annual Conference” form in previous years, and legal name changes of clergy members and diaconal ministers.) • Susan E. Poynter (FL) is now Susan E. Platt • Q. 26 David Bell’s Annual Conference membership has been incorrectly listed as being held in West Michigan. It has been corrected to East Ohio. • Mark K. Smith’s service record in 1982 should have listed him as Part Time Local Pastor (effective 1-1-1982), and removing him from Honorable Loca- tion. Every Journal since should’ve indicated his status as Part Time Local Pastor (PL) • Simmie P. Holland (RM) died 6/9/2004. His surviving spouse, Lennie, died 1/25/2011.
85. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? May 16-19, 2013 Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan
100 L to R: Catherine Jean Martin Miles and Walter Vincent McGlothin Eller
L to R: Mike Kelley, Don Wojewski, Ron Hutchinson, and Lisa Clark
L to R: Joel Leslie Walther; Brian Gregory West; Robert A. Miller, Jr.; Anna Mi-Hyun Moon; Rahim Omar Shabazz; Daniel Joseph Charnley Hart
Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton congratulates the Rev. Brent Webster, Statistician, on retiring
101 Rev. George Wilson, director of connectional ministries of the Liberia Annual Conference
David Dobbs, conference treasurer, presents his report
Shannon Trilli, the United Methodist Committee on Relief's director of global health
Rev. Joanne Bartelt, Dean of the Cabinet
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104 AF – affiliate member FE – elder in full connection PD – provisional deacon AM – associate member FL – full-time local pastor PE – provisional elder DM – diaconal minister HL – honorable location PL – part-time local pastor DSA – district superintendent assignment OE – elder member of another conference RL – retired local pastor DSARM – district superintendent assignment OD – deacon in full connection of another RM – retired full member, probationary of a retired full or associate member conference member, or associate member FD – deacon in full connection OF – full member of another denomination SP – student local pastor
* preferred mailing address Pastor/church e-mail addresses may be available at http://www.detroitconference.org
Ann Arbor District
Mark E. Spaw, District Superintendent FE3 *900 S. Seventh St., Suite 1, Ann Arbor 48103 office phone: 734-663-3939 Appointments 2012 2935 Atterberry, Ann Arbor 48103 home phone: 734-369-4594 fax: 734-663-1990 e-mail: [email protected]
Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Adrian: First Gary C. Dawes FE8 *1245 W. Maple Ave., Adrian 49221 517-265-5689 4769 Devonshire, Adrian 49221 517-265-6973 ANN ARBOR Calvary Beth D. Titus FE5 *1415 Miller Rd., Ann Arbor 48103 734-769-0869 6771 Kestrel Ridge, Brighton 4816 810-231-6436 First J. Douglas Paterson FE8 *120 S. State St., Ann Arbor 48104 734-662-4536 3475 Glazier Way, Ann Arbor, 48105 734-662-2745 Associate Robert H. Roth, Jr. OE4 *120 S. State St., Ann Arbor 48104 734-662-4536 (LTFT 1/2) 2884 Sorrento, Ann Arbor 48104 734-973-6264 Associate Nancy S. Lynn PE3 *120 S. State St., Ann Arbor 48104 734-662-4536 1507 Warwick, Ann Arbor 48103 734-369-8112 Korean Hyun Jun Cho FE3 *1526 Franklin St., Ann Arbor 48103 734-662-0660 1811 Avondale, Ann Arbor 48103 734-761-1665 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Associate Steve H. Khang FE6 *1526 Franklin St., Ann Arbor 48103 734-662-0660 (LTFT 1//2) 110 Ruth, Ypsilanti 48198 734-483-0460 West Side Tracy N. Huffman FE14 *900 S. Seventh St., Ann Arbor 48103 734-663-4164 1462 Carston Ln, Chelsea 48118 734-433-9925 Azalia Courtney D. Williams PL4 *9855 Azalia Rd., Box 18, Azalia 48110 734-529-3731 London 11318 Plank Rd., Milan 48160 734-439-2680 16744 Milwaukee Rd., Dundee 48131 734-657-2490 Belleville: First James J. Walker FE6 *417 Charles St., Belleville 48111 734-697-9288 455 High St., Belleville 48111 734-697-7398 BLISSFIELD
Emmanuel Lawson Crane DSARM *215 E. Jefferson St., Blissfield 49228 517-486-3020 Appointments 2012 1334 Beamer, Blissfield 49228 517-486-2082 First Paul G. Donelson FE3 *201 W. Adrian St., Blissfield 49228 517-486-4040 403 Brenot Ct., Blissfield 49228 517-486-3805 Brighton: First Sherry L. Parker FE5 *400 E. Grand River, Brighton 48116 810-229-8561 7608 Brookview Ct., Brighton 48116 810-229-7831 Associate John W. Ball FE4 *400 E. Grand River, Brighton 48116 810-229-8561 999 Fairway Trails, Brighton 48116 989-980-7699 Deacon Loretta M. Job FD6 *400 E. Grand River, Brighton 48116 810-229-8561 (LTFT 3/4) 208 Sisu Knoll, Brighton 48116 810-229-4604 Britton: Grace Richard E. Burstall PE3 *9250 E. Monroe, Britton 49229 517-451-8280 3402 Saxony Dr. N, Tecumseh 49286 517-815-1249 CANTON Cherry Hill Mark E. Zender PL2 *321 S. Ridge Rd., Canton 48188 734-495-0035 (LTFT 3/4) 341 S. Ridge Rd., Canton 48188 734-495-0035 Friendship Michael K. Norton FE16 *6112 N. Canton Center Rd., Canton 48187 734-451-2100 1237 Lotz Rd. South, Canton 48188 734-722-0183 Carleton Taek H. Kim FE1 *11435 Grafton Rd., Box 327, Carleton 48117 734-654-2833 1424 Monroe St., Box 327, Carleton 48117 734-654-2001 105 Chelsea: First Joy A. Barrett FE9 *128 Park St., Chelsea 48118 734-475-8119 10 Sycamore Dr., Chelsea 48118 734-475-8449
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106 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Deacon Annelissa M. PD1 *128 Park St., Chelsea 48118 734-475-8119 Gray-Lion 258 Harrison, Chelsea 48118 734-475-9884 Clayton Robert W. Dister FL1 3387 State St., Clayton 49235 517-445-2641 Rollin Center 3988 Townley Rd., Box 98, Manitou Beach 49253 *3282 State St., Clayton 49235 517-445-2407 Clinton A. Faye McKinstry FE8 *10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd., Clinton 49236 517-456-4972 35 Ridgemont Dr, Adrian 49221 517-442-9991 Commerce Deane B. Wyllys FE9 *1155 N Commerce Rd., 248-363-3935 Commerce Township 48382
840 Morella, Commerce Twp. 48382 248-363-1214 Appointments 2012 Deerfield W. Michael Clemmer FE8 110 Williams St., Box 395, Deerfield 49238 517-447-3420 Wellsville (LTFT 3/4) 2509 S. Wellsville Hwy., Blissfield 49228 517-486-4777 *15300 Dixon Rd, Dundee 48131 734-529-3213 Denton: Faith Mark E. Zender PL2 *6020 Denton Rd., Belleville 48111 734-483-2276 (LTFT 1/4) 341 S. Ridge Rd., Canton 48188 734-495-0035 Dexter Matthew J. Hook FE10 *7643 Huron River Dr., Dexter 48130 734-426-8480 7605 Grand Ave., Dexter 48130 734-426-8420 Dixboro Tonya M. Arnesen FE2 *5221 Church Rd., Ann Arbor 48105 734-665-5632 3350 Oak Dr., Ann Arbor 48105 734-662-3645 Deacon Catherine M. Freeman FD5 *5221 Church Rd., Ann Arbor 48105 734-665-5632 (LTFT 1/2) 3381 Allen Mark, Ann Arbor 48105 734-665-8471 Dundee Douglas K. Olsen FE5 *645 Franklin, Dundee 48131 734-529-3535 241 Sidney St., Dundee 48131 734-529-2215 Erie Megan Jo Walther PE2 *1100 E. Samaria Rd., Erie 48133 734-856-1453 1607 Yargerville, LaSalle 48145 734-244-1118 Fowlerville: First Thomas E. Tarpley Sr. FE6 201 S. Second, Box 344, Fowlerville 48836 517-223-8824 Box 344, 319 Pinewood, Fowlerville 48836 517-223-8678 Hardy Joyce E. Wallace FE8 *6510 E. Highland Rd., Howell 48843 517-546-1122 6520 E. Highland Rd., Howell 48843 517-552-2946 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Hartland Paul Gruenberg FE1 *10300 Maple St., Hartland 48353 810-632-7476 1403 Odette, Hartland 48353 810-632-9026 Highland James P. Kummer FE18 *680 W. Livingston Rd., Highland 48357 248-887-1311 2864 Bullard Rd., Hartland 48353 810-632-9026 Howell: First George H. Lewis FE3 *1230 Bower St., Howell 48843 517-546-2730 115 Browning Dr., Howell 48843 517-546-2421 Hudson: First Fredrick D. Neumann FE3 420 W. Main St., Hudson 49247 517-448-5891 *428 W. Main St., Hudson 49247 517-448-6081 Ida Sang Yoon Chun FE6 *Box 28, 8124 Ida East, Ida 48140 734-269-6127 Samaria: Grace Box 37, 1463 Samaria Rd., Samaria 48177 734-856-6430
Box 194, 1465 W Samaria Rd, Samaria 48177 734-856-1795 Appointments 2012 Lambertville Thomas H. FE16 *8165 Douglas Rd., Box 232, 734-847-3944 Zimmerman Lambertville 48144 8116 Michelle Ln., Lambertville 48144 734-856-1795 Associate Aaron B. Kesson PE5 *8165 Douglas Rd., Box 232, Lambertville 48144 734-847-3944 (LTFT 1/2) 302 E. Jefferson St., Blissfield 49228 517-486-2752 LaSalle: Zion Joel L. Walther PE2 1603 Yagerville Rd., LaSalle 48145 734-243-5940 Petersburg 152 Saline St., Petersburg 49270 734-279-1118 *1607 Yargerville, LaSalle 48145 734-244-4511 Lincoln Community Mary Ellen Chapman FL3 *9074 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti 48197 734-482-4446 9066 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti 48197 734-482-6063 Livingston Circuit Plainfield Trinity Robert A. Miller Jr. PE4 17845 M-36, Gregory 48137 517-851-7651 8201 Iosco Rd., Fowlerville 48836 587-223-3803 8233 Iosco Rd., Fowlerville 48836 2567 Buckhead Dr., Brighton 48114 (home) 810-623-0985 Lulu Bonnie M. Frey PL7 1210 Lulu Rd., Box 299, Ida 48140 734-269-9076 *3907 Grodi Dr., Erie 48140 734-848-3411 Macon Lance E. Ness FE6 *11964 Macon Hwy., Clinton 49236 517-423-8270 107 7645 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton 49236 517-424-1780
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108 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone MANCHESTER Manchester Aaron B. Kesson PE1 *501 Ann Arbor Rd., Manchester 48158 734-428-8495 (LTFT 1/2) 330 Ann Arbor St., Manchester 48158 734-428-4780 Deacon Teresa Zimmerman PD2 *501 Ann Arbor Rd., Manchester 48158 734-428-8495 450 Sharon Hollow, Manchester 48158 734-428-0576 Sharon Peter S. Harris FE6 *Box 543, 19980 Pleasant Lk. Rd., Manchester 48158 734-428-7714 346 Schaffer Ct., Manchester 48158 734-428-8430 Milan: Patricia A. Green FE5 *8 Park St., Milan 48160 734-439-2421 Marble Memorial 835 Faith Dr., Milan 48160 734-508-6422 Milford Douglas J. McMunn FE2 *1200 Atlantic St., Milford 48381 248-684-2798
331 River Wood Trail, Milford 48301 248-875-3783 Appointments 2012 Deacon Sheryl A. Foster PD5 *1200 Atlantic St., Milford 48381 248-628-1002 5821 Selske Dr., Brighton 48116 248-318-5613 MONROE Calvary William T. Kreichbaum DSARM *790 Patterson Dr., Monroe 48161 734-242-0145 2123 Hickory St., Adrian 49221 517-263-8078 First Bradford Lewis RM2 *312 Harrison, Monroe 48161 734-241-6070 1980 Teton Ave., Monroe 48162 989-906-5231 Heritage Katie Waggoner PL2 *4010 N. Custer Rd., Monroe 48162 734-242-9747 310 Carey St., Deerfield 49238 517-447-3915 St.Paul’s Evans C. Bentley FE9 *201 S. Monroe St., Monroe 48161 734-242-3000 212 Hollywood Dr., Monroe 48162 734-241-3068 Morenci Donna Galloway DSA *110 E. Main St., Morenci 49256 517-458-6923 111 E. Main St., Morenci 49256 517-458-6687 Hudson Gerald S. Hunter FE11 *56730 Grand River, Box 803, 248-437-6212 New Hudson 48165 56799 New Hudson Rd, Box 803 248-437-6367 New Hudson 48965 North Lake Anna Moon PE1 *14111 N. Territorial, Chelsea 48118 734-475-7569 14130 Wagon Wheel Ct., Chelsea 48118 734-475-9348 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Northville: First Steven J. Buck FE5 *777 W. 8 Mile Rd., Box 55, Northville 48167 248-349-1144 20490 Lexington Blvd., Northville 48167 248-349-1143 Associate Monica William FE1 *777 W 8 Mile Rd., Box 55, Northville 48167 248-349-1144 (LTFT ½) 5553 Fox Hunt Lane, West Bloomfield. 48322 248-851-0149 Novi June M. Smith FE6 *41671 W. Ten Mile Rd., Novi 48375 248-349-2652 40755 Oakwood Dr., Novi 48375 248-349-6117 Oak Grove Paula M. Timm FE2 6686 Oak Grove Rd., Oak Grove 48855 517-546-3942 *6893 Sanford Rd., Howell 48855 517-552-0280 Pinckney: Arise Donald S. Weatherup FE7 11211 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Pinckney 48169 734-878-1928 *11267 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Pinckney 48169 734-878-3851
Plymouth: First John N. Grenfell III FE6 *45201 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth 48170 734-453-5280 Appointments 2012 1401 Palmer St., Plymouth 48170 734-453-0314 Associate Elizabeth A. Librande FL3 *45201 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth 48170 734-453-5280 46698 Maidstone, Canton 48187 734-453-1436 Salem Grove Carolyn G. Harris PL15 3320 Notten Rd., Grass Lake 49240 734-475-2370 *5229 W. Michigan Ave., #198, Ypsilanti 48197 734-645-0612 Saline: First James E. Tuttle FE14 *1200 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline 48176 734-429-4730 1450 Maplewood Dr., Saline 48176 734-944-8081 Deacon Laura C. Speiran FD6 *1200 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline 48176 734-429-4730 2217 Chestnut Crescent, Saline 48176 734-786-1367 South Lyon: First Sondra B. Willobee FE6 *640 S. Lafayette, South Lyon 48178 248-437-0760 650 S. Lafayette, South Lyon 48178 248-437-1227 South Rockwood Stephen K. Perrine FE6 6311 S. Huron River Dr., South Rockwood 48179 734-379-3131 (LTFT 3/4) *23435 Oak Glen Dr, Southfield 48034 248-827-7110 Springville Ronald A. Fike PL3 *10341 Springville Hwy., Onsted 49265 517-467-4471 7743 Claremont, Onsted 49265 517-467-2563 Stony Creek Reed P. Swanson FE3 *8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti 48197 734-482-0240 5493 Willis Rd., Ypsilanti 48197 734-482-8113 Tecumseh Mark A. Miller FE3 605 Bishop Reed Dr.,Tecumseh 49286 517-423-252 109 *808 Derby Dr., Tecumseh 49286 517-423-3767
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110 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Walled Lake Robert Sielaff FE1 *313 Northport St., Walled Lake 48390 248-624-2405 1977 Meadow Ridge Dr., Walled Lake 48390 248-926-5105 Amen Korean Joonshiu Yoo OE6 *1375 Decker Rd., Walled Lake.48390 248-974-5459 1870 Decker Rd., Walled Lake 48390 248-306-6073 Weston Mark K. Smith DSA 4193 Weston Rd., Box 96, Weston 49289 517-436-3492 *10275 Strasburg Rd., Erie 48133 734-848-4774 Whitmore Lake: Frederick M. Hatfield PL4 *9318 Main St., Box 431, Whitmore Lake 48189 734-449-2121 Wesley 1333 Arella Blvd, Ann Arbor 48103 734-665-4066 Willow Marianne M. McMunn FL2 36925 Willow Rd., Box 281, New Boston 48164 734-654-9020 *331 River Wood Trail, Milford 48301 248-875-3783
YPSILANTI Appointments 2012 First Timothy C. Dibble FE2 *209 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 48197 734-482-8374 279 Valley Dr., Ypsilanti 48197 734-480-3161 Associate Rey Carlos MondragonFE5 *209 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 48197 734-482-8374 530 Cliffs Dr 203C, Ypsilanti 48198 919-824-3877 St. Matthew’s Steve H. Khang FE6 *1344 Borgstrom, Ypsilanti 48198 734-483-5876 (LTFT 1/2) 110 Ruth, Ypsilanti 48198 734-483-0460
Serving appointments extending the ministry of the local United Methodist Church in the Ann Arbor District Status/ Office Home Pastor Position Year Address Phone Phone Tommy G. Burdette Staff Chaplain FE27 *U of M Health System, Box 0062 U of M Health System 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor 48109 734-936-4041 8424 Crestshire, Ypsilanti 48197 734-484-6004 Cathy L. Rafferty Chelsea Retirement FE4 *805 W. W Middle St., Chelsea 48118 734-433-1000 Community 109 Quiet Creek Circle, Chelsea 48118 734-646-6922
Diaconal Minister Service Appointment (¶435) Diane M. Griffin Howell: First DM7 *1230 Bower, Howell 48843 517-546-2730 247 S. Mill St., Pinckney 48169 734-878-9414 Serving appointments extending the ministry of the local United Methodist Church in the Ann Arbor District Robert H. Roth, Jr. Chaplin/Director OE4 *602 E. Huron, Ann Arbor 48104 734-668-6881 U of M Wesley Foundation 2884 Sorrento, Ann Arbor 48104 734-973-6264
Appointment from another conference (¶ 337.1) Christopher P. Chaplain, OE19 *133 North Hall, 110 Madison St., Adrian 49221 517-265-5161 Momany Adrian College 1325 University Ave., Adrian 49221 517-265-8144
Appointment to another Conference (346.1) Thomas D. West MI Conf. FE6 *507 Joy St., Bangor 49013 269-427-7725 Davenport Bangor: Simpson Paul Perez Virginia Conf., FD 5
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112 Blue Water District Joanne R. Bartelt, District Superintendent FE4 *4580 North Rd., Clyde 48049 office phone: 810-385-8840 3086 Aberdeen Ct., Port Huron 48060 home: fax: 810-385-8851 e-mail: [email protected]
Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Algonac: Trinity Matthew Osborne DSA *424 Smith St., Algonac 48001 810-794-4379 Marine City *102 North Main St., Marine City 48039 810-765-9551 610 N Mary St., Marine City 48039 810-765-2888
Applegate James E. Barnett PL6 4792 Church, Box 1, Applegate 48401 Appointments 2012 *12275 Jeddo Rd., Yale 48097 810-387-2431 Armada Curtis B. Clarke FL2 *23200 E. Main, Box 533, Armada 48005 586-784-5201 West Berlin 905 Holmes Rd., Box 91, Allenton 48002 810-395-2409 23234 E. Main St., Box 533, Armada 48005 586-784-9484 Attica Margaret E. Bryce PE5 *27 Elk Lake Rd., Attica 48412 810-724-0690 *94 Birmingale Ave., Lapeer 48446 586-445-2873 Bad Axe: First Philip Tousley FE2 *216 East Woodworth, Bad Axe 48413 989-269-7671 1165 Thompson Dr., Bad Axe 48413 989-269-8403 Bay Port Karl L. Zeibler DSARM *836 Second St., Bay Port 48720 Hayes 7001 Filion Rd., Pigeon 48755 838 Second St., Bay Port 48720 989-656-2151 Bethel (Worth Twp) Kevin Fick PL2 *8020 Babcock Rd., Box 143, Croswell 48422 810-327-1440 2970 Eddy Rd., Snover 48472 810-404-3067 Bethel (BASS) Dorothy J. Thon FE2 2886 W. Darbee Rd., Akron 48701 Akron 4342 Beach St., Akron 48701 989-691-5134 Sutton-Sunshine 2996 N. Colwood Dr., Caro 48723 989-673-6695 *2988 N. Colwood Rd., Caro 48723 989-672-2004 Brown City Maureen V. Baker FE6 *7043 Lincoln, PO Box 39, Brown City 48416 810-346-2010 6931 George St., Brown City 48416 810-346-2555 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Capac: First Lisa J. Clark PL13 206 W. Mill St., Box 190, Capac 48014 Zion Community *14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 48014 810-395-2112 2211 W. Mill, Capac 48014 810-395-4835 Caseville Linda L. Fuller FL3 *6490 Main St., Box 1027, Caseville 48725 989-856-4009 6474 Main, Box 1027, Caseville 48725 989-856-2626 Cass City Jacquelyn Roe FE3 *5100 N. Cemetery, Box 125, Cass City 48726 989-872-3422 6339 Brenda Dr., Cass City 48726 989-872-2945 Central Lakeport Ralph T. Barteld DSARM 3597 Milwaukee, Lakeport 48059 810-385-9446 *735 6th Street, Marysville 48040 810-388-0281 Cole Christopher G.L. Titus PL3 *7015 Carson Rd., Yale 48097 810-387-4400
Melvin 1171 E. Main St., Melvin 48454 Appointments 2012 1276 Pine Lake Trail, Marlette 48453 989-635-3414 Croswell: First Nickolas K. Genoff FL4 *13 North Howard St., Croswell 48422 810-679-3595 Avoca 8905 Avoca Rd, Box 233 Avoca 48006 133 State St, Croswell 48422 810-679-3820 DASU Parish: Decker Frederick J. McDowell PL3 1401 Church St., Decker 48426 Argyle 2420 Argyle Rd, Argyle 48410 *222 South Lake Drive, Columbiaville 48421 810-793-6524 Shabbona Pamela K. Barnett FL3 4455 Decker Rd., Decker 48426 989-872-8094 Ubly (Parish Director) 4496 Pike St., Ubly 48475 *3045 Decker Rd., Decker 48426 810-672-9929 Deckerville Monique R. Carpenter PL3 3354 Main St., Deckerville 48427 810-376-2029 Minden City 1436 Main St., Box 126, Minden City 48456 *3346 Main St, Deckerville 48427 810-376-8155 Dryden Patricia A. PL5 5400 W. Main St., Box 98, Dryden 48428 810-796-3341 Leonard Hoppenworth 245 E. Elmwood, Box 762, Leonard 48367 248-628-7983 *1421 Poplar, LL, Port Huron 48060 810-488-7903 Elkton Craig A. Pillow FE4 *150 South Main St., Box 9, Elkton 48731 989-375-4113 113 134 S. Main St., Box 9, Elkton 48731 989-375-4185
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114 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Forester Ellen O. Schippert PL6 2481 N. Lakeshore Rd., Carsonville 48419 *7350 N. Lakeshore Rd, Palms 48465 989-864-3791 Gagetown Cynthia M. Parsons OE1 4750 South Street, Gagetown 48735 989-665-2661 (LTFT 1/4 ) *7372 Main St., Box 98, Owendale 48754 989-678-4225 Harbor Beach Mark E. Ryan FL2 253 S. First St., Harbor Beach 48441 Port Hope 4521 Main St., Port Hope 48468 *247 First St., Harbor Beach 48441 989-479-6053 Heritage David O. Pratt FL10 *3329 W. Snover Rd.,PO Box 38, Snover 48472 810-672-9101 1571 N. Main St., Box 65, Snover 48472 810-672-9233 Howarth Thomas M. Sayers FL4 550 E. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion 48360 248-373-2360
Paint Creek 4420 Collins Rd., Rochester 48306 248-652-1583 Appointments 2012 47547 Cheryl Ct., Shelby Twp 48315 586-726-6919 Imlay City Dianna L. Rees FE2 *210 North Almont Ave., Imlay City 48444 810-724-0687 280 Bancroft St., Imlay City 48444 Jeddo Donald L. Wojewski FL1 8533 Wildcat Rd., Box 7, Jeddo 48032 Buel 2165 E. Peck Rd., Croswell 48422 *7864 Wildcat Rd.,PO Box 7, Jeddo 48032 810-327-6144 Kilmanagh Duane G. Thon RM2 2009 S. Bay Port Rd., Bay Port 48720 989-453-3520 Unionville 6555 Center St., Unionville 48767 *2988 N. Colwood Rd., Caro 48723 989-672-2004 Kingston Debra K. Brown PL3 *PO Box 196, 3453 Washington St., 989-683-2832 Kingston 48741 3442 Washington St., Box 243, Kingston 48741 810-366-0430 Lake Orion Lawrence A. Wik FE1 *140 East Flint, Lake Orion 48362 248-693-6201 3691 Hi Crest, Lake Orion 48360 248-391-0930 Associate Marjorie H. Munger FE9 *140 East Flint, Lake Orion 48362 248-693-6201 2647 Orbit Dr, Lake Orion 48360 248-393-1520 Lakeville William Schumann RL2 1422 Milmine, PO Box 95, Lakeville 48366 248-628-5171 *1396 Dulong, Madison Hts. 48071 248-629-7828 Lapeer: Trinity Grant R. Lobb FE1 *1310 North Main St., Lapeer 48446 810-664-9941 804 Fourth St., Lapeer 48446 810-664-2213 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Lexington Timothy R. Ziegler FE4 *5597 Main St., Lexington 48450 810-359-8215 7275 Boynton, Lexington 48450 810-359-5915 Marlette: First Daniel J. Bowman FE15 *3155 Main St., Marlette 48453 989-635-2075 3169 Main St., Marlette 48453 989-635-2436 Marysville Barbara E. Welbaum FE7 *721 West Huron Blvd., Marysville 48040 810-364-7391 683 18th St., Marysville 48040 810-364-7714 Mayville Carole A. Brown FL2 *601 Ohmer, PO Box 189, Mayville 48744 989-843-6151 860 E. Brown Rd, Mayville 48744 989-843-0049 McGregor Jerry D. Griggs PL15 2230 Forester Rd., Deckerville 48427 989-280-5553 Carsonville 3953 Sheldon, Carsonville 48419 810-657-9168
*5800 Paldi, Peck 48466 810-378-5686 Appointments 2012 Memphis: First James E. Huff Jr. PL9 *81265 Church St., PO Box 29, Memphis 48041 810-392-2294 Lamb 1209 Cove Rd., Wales 48027 34750 Maple, PO Box 29, Memphis 48041 810-392-8031 New Beginnings Jacque Hodges PL2 3000 28 Mile Rd., Washington 48094 248-650-2213 (PH) *3096 Eastpointe Ct., Rochester Hills 48306 248-373-5191 New Haven: Faith Dianne H. VanMarter PL2 *56370 Fairchild Rd., Macomb 48042 586-749-3147 20100 Cushing, Detroit 48205 810-488-0608 New Hope Dennis E. Irish FE2 *53245 Van Dyke, Shelby Township 48316 586-781-6577 53746 Clarion Dr., Macomb 48042 586-677-0316 North Branch: First Ronald G. Hutchinson PL5 *4195 Huron St., Box 156, North Branch 48461 810-688-2610 3049 Burnside Rd., North Branch 48461 810-614-7928 North Street William P. McBride FE11 *4580 North Rd., Clyde 48049 810-385-4027 4584 North Rd., Clyde 48049 810-385-8366 Omard Peggy A. Katzmark PL6 2055 Peck Rd., Brown City 48416 810-346-3448 *1418 E. Sawdust Corners Rd., Lapeer 48446 810-664-5259 Omo: Zion Dianne H. VanMarter PL2 *63020 Omo Rd., Box 344, Richmond 48062 20100 Cushing, Detroit 48205 810-488-0608 Owendale Cynthia M. Parsons OE1 7370 Main St., Box 98, Owendale 48754 989-678-4172 115 (LTFT 1/2) *7372 Main St., Box 98, Owendale 48754 989-678-4225
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116 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Oxford Kevin L. Miles FE1 *21 E. Burdick St., Oxford 48371 248-628-1289 91 Cross Timbers Dr., Oxford 48371 248-628-1022 Peck Peggy A. Katzmark PL2 *40 E. Lorraine, Box 25, Peck 48466 810-378-5225 1418 E. Sawdust Corners Rd., Lapeer 48446 810-664-5259 PIGEON First John J. Britt FE8 *7102 Michigan Ave., Box 377, Pigeon 48755 989-453-2475 7090 Scheurer St., Box 377, Pigeon 48755 989-453-3232 Salem John K. Benissan DSARM *23 Mabel, Box 438, Pigeon 48755 989-453-2552 7065 Clabuesch St., Box 438, Pigeon 48755 989-453-2317 Port Austin David C. Freeland FL11 *8625 Arch, Box 129, Port Austin 48467 989-738-5322
Pinnebog/Grindstone Pinnebog Rd., Kinde 48445 Appointments 2012 114 Washington St., Port Austin 48467 989-738-6345 PORT HURON First William R. Wright FE1 *828 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron 48060 810-985-8107 3014 E. Woodland Dr., Port Huron 48060 810-987-5333 Gratiot Park Robert D. Chapman RL12 811 Church St., Port Huron 48060 810-985-6206 *4458 Atkins Rd., Port Huron 48060 810-982-2049 Washington Robert D. Chapman RL4 1217 Washington Ave., Port Huron 48060 810-982-7812 Avenue *4458 Atkins Rd., Port Huron 48060 810-982-2049 Port Sanilac Ellen Burns RL1 7225 Main St., Box 557, Port Sanilac 48469 *PO Box 557,7209 Main St., Port Sanilac 48469 810-622-8839 Richmond: First Thomas F. Keef FE3 *69495 Main St., Box 293, Richmond 48062 586-727-2622 35675 Pound Rd., Richmond 48062 586-727-6555 Romeo Gary R. Glanville FE17 *280 North Main St., Romeo 48065 586-752-9132 289 North Bailey St., Romeo 48065 586-752-5773 Ruby Lisa J. Clark PL6 6650 Abbottsford Rd., Ruby 48049 810-324-2328 *11681 Speaker Rd., Yale 48097 810-387-2336 St. Clair: First Margie R. Crawford FE2 *415 North Third St., Saint Clair 48079 810-329-7186 1978 Woodland Estates Dr., Saint Clair 48079 810-326-4699 Sandusky: First Eric L. Johnson PL1 *68 Lexington St., Sandusky 48471 810-648-2606 60 Chippewa St., Port Sanilac 48469 810-710-0999 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Sebewaing: Trinity David P. Snyder FE1 *513 Washington, Sebewaing 48759 989-883-3350 525 Washington, Sebewaing 48759 989-883-2350 Silverwood Ronald G. Hutchinson PL15 2750 Clifford Rd., Box 61, Silverwood 48760 989-761-7599 *3049 Burnside Rd., North Branch 48461 810-688-2198 Thomas Carla A. Jepsen PL7 504 First St., Box 399., Oxford 48371 248-628-7636 *976 N Summers Rd., Imlay City 48444 810–724-8503 Washington William Schuman PL2 58430 Van Dyke, Box 158, Washington 48094 586-781-9662 *1396 Dulong, Madison Hts. 48071 West Goodland Donald J. Mosher Jr. FL3 *2008 N. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay City 48444 810-724-1747 6956 Lothrop Rd., Imlay City 48444 810-346-1062
YaleBruce L. Nowacek FE1 *2 South Main St., Yale 48097 810-387-3962 Appointments 2012 1 Park Avenue, Yale 48097 810-387-0549
Serving appointments extending the ministry of the local United Methodist Church in the Port Huron District Status/ Office Home Pastor Position Year Address Phone Phone Ann Emerson Director FD13 *8794 Lakeshore Dr., Lakeport 48059 810-327-6272 810-327-6468 Lake Huron Retreat Center Randy J. Whitcomb Chaplin FE4 *3344 Grafton, Orion Twp 48359 248-391-2467 House Hospice Solutions
Appointment to another conference (¶337.1) Kris S. Kappler FE13 International Missionary Training Center PO Box A, 941 Fry Rd., Greenwood IN 46142 117
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118 Crossroads District Tara R. Sutton, District Superintendent FE *1309 N. Ballenger Hwy. Suite 2, Flint 48504 office phone: 810-233-5500 5420 Misty Creek Court, Flint 48543 fax: 810-233-0514 e-mail: [email protected]
Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Birch Run Clifford J. Schroeder III FE6 *Box 277, 12265 Church St., Birch Run 48415 989-624-9340 (LTFT 3/4) 8196 Poellet, Box 277, Birch Run 48415 989-624-5918 Burt Clifford J. Schroeder III FE3 12799 Nichols Rd., Box 96, Burt 48417 989-770-9948 (LTFT 1/4) *8196 Poellet, Box 277, Birch Run 48415 989-624-5918
Burton: Christ Naylo T. Hopkins FL2 4428 Columbine Ave., Burton 48529 810-743-1770 Appointments 2012 *4410 Columbine Ave., Burton 48529 810-744-3488 Atherton Gregory E. Rowe FE2 *4010 Lippincott Blvd., Burton 48519 810-742-5644 Phoenix 4423 S. Genesse Rd., Grand Blanc 48439 810-743-3370 6105 Wilderness Point, Grand Blanc 48439 810-743-7188 CARING COVENANT GROUP MINISTRY Arbela Bruce W. Malicoat FL7 *Box 252, 8496 Barnes, Millington 48746 989-871-7673 West Forest 7297 E. Farrand Rd., Millington 48746 989-871-3456 129 E. Vates, Frankenmuth 48734 989-860-7378 Columbiaville Kristen I. Parks FL3 4696 Pine, PO Box 98, Columbiaville 48421 810-793-6363 *4350 Golden Glow Dr., Columbiaville 48421 810-793-4175 Davison Deborah A. Line FE4 *207 E. Third St., Davison 48423 810-653-5272 819 Alana, Davison 48423 810-653-5526 Elba James B. Montney PL8 154 S. Elba Rd., Lapeer 48446 810-664-5780 *5033 N Washburn, Davison 48423 810-653-1866 Genesee Karen B. Williams FL3 7190 N. Genesee Rd., Box 190, Genesee 48437 810-640-2280 Thetford Center G-11394 N. Center Rd., Genesee 48437 810-687-0190 *7472 Roger Thomas Dr., Mt. Morris 48458 810-640-3140 Oregon Marybelle Haynes PL7 *2985 German Rd., Columbiaville 48421 810-793-6828 (Parish Dir.) 9180 Chatwell Club Dr., Apt. 5, Davison 48423 810-412-6470 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone CARING COVENANT GROUP MINISTRY Otisville Betty “Kay” Leitelt FL3 *Box 125, 200 W. Main St., Otisville 48463 810 631-2911 Fostoria Box 67,7435 Willits Rd., Fostoria 48435 989-795-2389 West Deerfield PO Box 185, 383 Otter Lake Rd. Fostoria 48435 810-793-2116 9622 Hammil Rd., Otisville 48463 810-631-8395 Richfield Jannie L. Plum PL4 *10090 E. Coldwater, PO Box 307, 810-653-3644 Davison 48423 5203 Birchcrest Dr., Swartz Creek 48473 810-635-4191 Chesaning: Trinity Timothy S. Woycik FE1 *1629 W. Brady, Chesaning 48616 989-845-3157 1701 W. Brady Rd., Chesaning 48616 989-845-2227
Clarkston Richard L. Dake FE9 *6600 Waldon Rd., Clarkston 48346 248-625-1611 Appointments 2012 6599 Church St., Clarkston 48346 248-625-1727 Associate Amy E. Mayo-Moyle FE3 *6600 Waldon Rd., Clarkston 48346 248-625-1611 7228 Chapelview Dr., Clarkston 48346 248-620-6591 Deacon Christine E. Wyatt FD14 *6600 Waldon Rd., Clarkston 48346 248-625-1611 8181 Deerwood Rd., Clarkston 48346 248-625-5326 Clio: Bethany John D. Bailey FE3 *353 E. Vienna St., Box 327, Clio 48420 810-686-5151 10480 Varna, Clio 48420 810-686-9241 CORUNNA Corunna David R. Strobe FE6 *200 W. McArthur, Corunna 48817 989-743-5050 225 W. Corunna Ave., Corunna 48817 989-743-4488 Northwest Cheryll Warren PL3 *6001 E. Wilkinson Rd, Corunna 48817 Venice 323 W Oliver St., Owosso 810-639-2987 Davisburg David L. Fleming FE2 803 Broadway, Davisburg 48350 248-634-3373 *827 Broadway, Davisburg 48350 248-634-9304 Fenton William R. Donahue Jr. FE2 *119 S. Leroy St., Fenton 48430 810-629-2132 11310 Greenview, Fenton 48430 810-629-2825 Associate Jeremy T. Peters FE5 *119 S. Leroy St., Fenton 48430 810-629-2132 514 Mill Pond Dr., Fenton 48430 810-750-2790 119
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120 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone FLINT Asbury Tommy McDoniel FL3 *1653 Davison Rd., Flint 48506 810-235-0016 2050 Covert Rd., Burton 48509 810-742-8883 Bethel Faith E. FE1 *1309 N Ballenger, Flint 48504 810-238-3843 Green-Timmons 1721 Lynbrook, Flint 48507 810-767-5233 Bristol Marvin L. Herman PL6 *G-5285 Van Slyke Rd., Flint 48507 810-238-9244 13297 Firestone Dr., Fenton 48430 810-750-4620 Calvary James E. Britt FE2 *2111 Flushing Rd., Flint 48504 810-238-7685 2327 Limestone Lane, Flushing 48433 810-732-8359 Court Street Robert D. Wright FE5 *225 W. Court St., Flint 48502 810-235-4651
1827 Overhill, Flint 48503 810-407-8333 Appointments 2012 Dimond Esther Irish PL5 *2131 Eberly Rd., Flint 48532 7244 Harvard Ave., Mt. Morris 48458 810-687-0358 Eastwood Carl R. Cooke FL5 3312 Whittier St., Flint 48506 810-742-7200 *2209 Starkweather, Flint 48506 989-494-9767 Faith Monique Turner DSA *2266 W. Coldwater, Flint 48505 810-785-6761 5431 MaplePark Dr., Flint 48507 810-820-4486 Hope John H. Amick FE1 *G-4467 Beecher Rd., Flint 48532 810-732-4820 Lincoln Park Maurice R. Horne FL4 *3410 Fenton Rd., Flint 48507 810-239-3427 1201 Lincoln Ave., Flint 48507 810-234-1498 Flushing Jeffrey L. Jaggers FE9 *413 E. Main St., Flushing 48433 810-659-5172 1159 Clearview Dr., Flushing 48433 810-659-6231 Deacon Matthew J. Packer PD7 *413 East Main, Flusning 48453 810-659-5172 6020 Creekside Dr., Swartz Creek 48472 810-610-3692 Goodrich Jeremy P. Africa FE4 *Box 186, 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich 48438 810-636-2444 9504 Fair Oaks Dr., Goodrich 48438 810-636-7104 Grand Blanc G. Patrick England FE4 *515 Bush Ave., Box 675, Grand Blanc 48480 810-694-9040 12110 Francesca Dr., Grand Blanc 48439 810-694-1615 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Henderson C. Herb Wheelock FL7 *218 E. Main, Henderson 48841 989-723-5729 Chapin 19848 S. Chapin Rd., Elsie 48831 989-661-2497 Owosso:Burton 510 N. Baldwin Rd., Owosso 48867 989-723-3981 Carland 4002 Carland Rd., Elsie 48831 587 N. Baldwin Rd., Owosso 48867 989-723-3981 218 E. Main, Henderson 48841 989-723-4560 Holly: Calvary TBS *15010 N. Holly Rd., Holly 48442 248-634-9711 3464 Quick Rd., Holly 48442 248-634-8757 Laingsburg Brian West PE1 210 Crum St., Laingsburg 48848 517-651-5531 *214 Crum St., Laingsburg 48848 517-651-5266
Middlebury Don Wentz DSA PO Box 7, 8100 W. Hibbard Rd., Ovid 48866 989-834-2573 Appointments 2012 *8940 Monroe Rd. Apt E-11, Durand 48429 989-288-3880 Millington W. Peter Crawford FE7 *Box 321, 9020 State, Millington 48746 989-871-3489 4851 W. Main St., Millington 48746 989-871-3341 Montrose Wayne C. Ferrigan FE7 *158 E. State St., Box 3237, Montrose 48457 810-639-6925 12012 Vienna Rd., Box 116, Montrose 48457 810-639-6924 Morrice Patricia Elliott DSA *204 Main, Box 301, Morrice 48857 517-625-7715 Bancroft 101 S. Beach St., Box 175, Bancroft 48414 989-634-5291 Mt. Morris: First Alonzo E. Vincent FE5 *808 E. Mt. Morris St., Mt. Morris 48458 810-686-3870 9197 Liverpool Ct., Grand Blanc 48439 810-953-9917 New Lothrop Janet M. Engler FE2 *7495 Orchard, Box 247, New Lothrop 48460 810-638-5702 Juddville 3907 N. Durand Rd.. Rt. #1, Corunna 48817 7464 Northwood, Box 296, New Lothrop 48460 810-638-5655 Ortonville Jeremy P. Benton FE5 *93 Church St., Box 286, Ortonville 48462 248-627-3125 319 Sherman Ct., Ortonville 48462 248-627-3347 OWOSSO First Calvin D. Long FE4 *1500 N. Water St., Owosso 48867 989-725-2201 1415 N. Water St., Owosso 48867 989-723-3330 Trinity Susan M. Kingsley FE5 *720 S. Shiawassee St., Owosso 48867 989-723-2664 121 521 W. Stewart St., Owosso 48867 989-472-4393
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122 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Pittsburg Don Wentz DSA 2960 Grand River, Owosso 48867 248-931-4116 *8940 Monroe Rd. Apt E-11, Durand 48429 989-288-3880
SEVEN CHURCHES UNITED GROUP MINISTRY Byron: First Nathan J. Jeffords FL1 *Box 127, 101 S Ann, Byron 48418 810-266-4976 Durand: First Beverly L. Marr FE3 *10016 E. Newburg Rd, Durand 48429 989-288-3880 (Parish Director) 302 Hampton, Durand 48429 989-288-4364 Gaines David A. Wichert FE3 117 Clinton St., Box 125, Gaines 48436 989-271-9131 Duffield 7001 Duffield Rd., Swartz Creek 48473 *303 Genesee, Box 125, Gaines 48436 989-271-8335
Lennon Kathy M. Phillips PL4 *1014 Oak St., PO Box 19, Lennon 48449 810-621-3676 Appointments 2012 10030 Halsey Rd, Grand Blanc 48439 810-694-9243 Vernon Gerald M. Sever Jr. DSARM 202 E. Main St., PO Box 155, Vernon 48476 989-288-4187 13011 Murray, Grand Blanc 48439 810-655-5463 Seymour Lake LuAnn L. Rourke FE4 *3050 Sashabaw, Oxford 48371 248-628-4763 3191 Clipper Ct., Oxford 48371 248-628-4685
SOUTH CENTRAL COOPERATIVE MINISTRY Argentine David L. Leineke PL3 16170 Pleasant St., Linden 48451 810-458-4661 Charity: Dort-Oak Park Ministry 4601 Clio Rd., Flint 48504 810-789-2961 * 5048 Wilshire Drive, Flint 48504 810-789-8820 Lake Fenton Jeremy T. Peters FE1 *3205 Jossman Rd, Holly 48442 248-627-6700 (LTFT 1/2) 11494 Torrey Rd., Fenton 48430 810-629-0616 Linden Margaret A. Kivisto PL9 *201 S. Bridge St., Box 488, Linden 48451 810-735-5858 7144 Brentwood, Brighton 48116 810-227-6371 Halsey Harold V. Phillips AM7 *10006 Halsey Rd., Grand Blanc 48439 810-694-9243 South Mundy (Parish Dir.) 10018 S. Linden Rd., Grand Blanc 48439 10030 Halsey Rd., Grand Blanc 48439 810-694-9243 Mt. Bethel Scott Clark DSA *3205 Jossman Rd., Holly 48442 248-627-6700 3053 Allen Rd., Ortonville 48462 248-763-9714 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Swartz Creek Kevin J. Harbin FE2 *7400 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek 48473 810-635-4555 7469 Lennon Rd., Swartz Creek 48473 810-635-9110 West Vienna Billie Lou Gillespie FL7 5485 W. Wilson Rd., Clio 48420 810-686-7480 *5445 W. Wilson Rd., Clio 48420 810-686-4025
Appointment to another annual conference (346.1) Heidi C. Rinker Troy Conf., Richmond UMC Appointments 2012 123
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124 Detroit Renaissance District
Melanie L. Carey, District Superintendent FE2 *8000 Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48202 office phone: 313-638-2390 1148 Cadmus, Troy 48085 248-828-9920 fax: 313-638-1315 e-mail: [email protected]
Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Allen Park: Trinity Zachary L. Dunlap PL2 *9077 Allen Rd., Allen Park 48101 313-382-1730 8961 Niver, Allen Park 48101 313-551-4003 Berkley: First David E. Huseltine FE3 *2820 W. 12 Mile, Box 721155, Berkley 48072 248-399-3698 Appointments 2012 (LTFT 1/2) 30700 Old Stream, Southfield 48076 248-327-6276 Beverly Hills David E. Huseltine FE6 *20000 W. 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills 48025 248-646-9777 (LTFT 1/2) 30700 Old Stream, Southfield 48076 248-327-6276
BIRMINGHAM Embury Carter L. Cortelyou FE3 *1803 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 48009 248-644-5708 Royal Oak: St. John’s 3506 Rochester Rd., Royal Oak 48073 248-585-0352 Waterford: Trinity 6440 Maceday Dr., Waterford 48329 248-623-6860 318 Edmund Ave., Royal Oak 48073 248-585-0352 First John E. Harnish FE8 *1589 W. Maple, Birmingham 48009 248-646-1200 1043 Chesterfield, Birmingham 48009 248-258-0903 Bloomfield Hills: Leonard Clevenger PE3 *165 E. Square Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48302 248-338-8233 St. Paul 208 Barrington Rd., Bloomfields Hills 48302 248-338-9528 Clawson Margaret Garrigues FE3 *205 N. Main, Clawson 48017 248-435-9090 442 N. Marias St., Clawson 48017 248-435-7683 DEARBORN First Susan K. DeFoe FE5 *22124 Garrison, Dearborn 48124 313-563-5200 Dunlap 301 S. Silvery Lane, Dearborn 48124 313-562-822 Good Shepherd Kathy R. Charlefour FE8 *1570 Mason, Dearborn 48124 313-278-4350 22186 Nona, Dearborn 48124 313-730-1790 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone DEARBORN HEIGHTS: Stephens Chong Youb Won FE1 *5000 Pelham Rd., Dearborn Heights 48125 313-565-1825 Warren Valley 6455 Kinloch Dr., Dearborn Heights 48127 313-278-5510 42054 Baintree Circle, Northville 48167 248-305-9402
DETROIT: Calvary Theodore B. Whitely Sr.FE7 *15050 Hubbell, Detroit 48227 313-835-1317 17156 Shervilla, Southfield MI 48075 248-557-4688 Cass Faith E. Fowler FE19 3901 Cass Ave., Detroit 48201 313-833-7730 Community (Shelter) *11850 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit 48206 313-883-2277
2245 Wabash, Detroit 48216 313-408-1980 Appointments 2012 Central Edwin A. Rowe FE19 *23 E. Adams, Detroit 48226 313-965-5422 2013 Hyde Park, #33, Detroit 48207 313-393-8899 El Buen Patricia Gandarilla PL1 *1270 Waterman, Detroit 48209 313-843-4170 Alpha and Omega Faith Community *1270 Waterman, Detroit 48209 313-843-4170 29220 Hemlock Dr., Farmington Hills 48336 248-895-8699 Ford Memorial Kenneth Bryant Jr. PL14 16400 W. Warren, Detroit 48228 313-584-0035 *47530 Aberdeen Dr., Novi 48374 248-697-9641 Metropolitan Ray T. McGee FE2 *8000 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202 313-875-7407 26110 Hendrie Blvd, Huntington Woods 48070 248-546-9749 Deacon Catherine J. Miles FD4 *8000 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202 313-875-7407 30455 Progress, Roseville 48066 586-776-1459 People’s Carter M. Grimmet FE5 *19370 Greenfield Rd., Detroit 48235 313-342-7868 7340 Creek View Circle, W. Bloomfield 48322 Resurrection PE3 8150 Schaefer, Detroit 48228 313-582-7011 *15391 Griggs, Detroit 48238 888-239-6231 St. Paul’s Henry D. Williams Jr. PL3 *8701 W. Eight Mile Rd., Detroit 48221 313-342-4656 Mt. Hope 15400 E. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit 48205 313-371-8540 22499 Bellbrook, Southfield 48034 248-355-5270 125 St. Timothy Lester Mangum FE11 *15888 Archdale, Detroit 48227 313-837-4070 25505 Catalina, Southfield 48075 248-217-9071
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126 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Scott Memorial Anthony R. Hood FE8 15361 Plymouth, Detroit 48227 313-836-6301 531 New Town-Victoria Park, Detroit 48215 313-331-8075 Second Grace Charles S. G. FE14 *18700 Joy Rd., Detroit 48228 313-838-6475 Boayue Jr. 22495 Ivanhoe Lane, Southfield 48034 248-350-9203 Deacon Murphy Ehlers FD1 18700 Joy Rd., Detroit 48228 313-838-6475 (LTFT 1/2) *1741 Old Homestead Rd., 248-371-9010 Rochester Hills 48306 Trinity-Faith Janet J. Brown FE6 19750 W. McNichols, Detroit 48219 313-533-0101 *23470 Meadow Park, Redford 48239 313-533-8423
DETROIT Appointments 2012 West Outer TBS 12065 W. Outer Drive, Detroit 48223 313-537-0720 Drive *642 Dorchester #00, Rochester Hills 48307 248-844-0747
EASTSIDE COVENANT COOPERATIVE PARISH DETROIT Conant Avenue Darryl E. Totty FE10 *18600 Conant, Detroit 48234 313-891-7237 3430 E Jefferson Ave, At 105, Detroit 48207 313-566-7226 Eastpointe: Albert Rush PL1 *23715 Gratiot, Eastpointe 48021 586-776-7750 Immanuel 22839 Linwood Eastpointe 48021 586-871-2025 Fraser: Christ Melvin Leach FE18 34385 Garfield, Fraser 48026 586-293-5340 (Parish Director) *34355 Garfield, Fraser 48026 586-293-4194 Roseville: Trinity Stephen Euper FE1 *18303 Common, Roseville 48066 586-776-8828 30455 Progress, Roseville 48066 586-776-1459 ST. CLAIR SHORES First Cherrie A. Sporleder PL2 *24036 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores 48080 586-772-6010 29609 Gloria St., St Clair Shores 48082 586-543-6767 Good Shepherd Douglas E. Ralston PE4 *31601 Harper, St. Clair Shores 48082 586-294-4080 22037 Share, St. Clair Shores 48082 586-293-6959 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone FARMINGTON First Robert D. Brenner FE3 *PO Box 38, 33112 Grand River, 248-474-6573 Farmington 48332 25766 Livingston Circle, Farmington Hills 48335 248-474-7568 Deacon Carolyn S. Wik FD10 *PO Box 38,33112 Grand River, 248-474-6573 Farmington 48332 32850 Ten Mile Rd., Farmington Hills 48336 248-474-2032 Nardin Park Dale M. Miller FE7 *29887 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills 48336 248-476-8860 25109 Lyncastle Ln., Farmington Hills 48336 248-477-8891 Orchard Carol J. Johns FE17 *30450 Farmington, Farmington Hills 48334 248-626-3620
32979 Thorndyke Court, Farmington Hills 48334 248-851-4464 Appointments 2012 Deacon Suzanne K. Goodwin FD6 *30450 Farmington, Farmington Hills 48334 248-626-3620 30617 Pear Ridge, Farmington Hills 48334 248-624-1248 Ferndale: First Rony S. Veska FE5 *22331 Woodward, Ferndale 48220 248-545-4467 657 W. Oakridge, Ferndale 48220 248-542-5598 Flat Rock: First Dana Ray Strall FE2 *28400 Evergreen, Flat Rock 48134 734-782-2565 Box 1, South Rockwood 48179 734-379-9680 Franklin: James E. Greer FE13 *26425 Wellington, Franklin 48025 248-626-6606 Community 2647 Rambling Way, Bloomfield Hills 48302 248-454-7407 Garden City: First Pamela A. FE4 *6443 Merriman Rd., Garden City 48135 734-421-8628 Beedle-Gee 31515 Windsor, Garden City 48135 734-422-5375 Grosse Pointe Judith A. May FE5 *211 Moross Rd., Grosse Pte Farms 48236 313-886-2363 64 Moross Rd., Grosse Pte Farms 48236 313-881-1129 Associate Daniel Hart PE1 *211 Moross Rd., Grosse Pte Farms 48236 313-866-2363 414 Champine, Grosse Pte Farms 48236 Harper Woods: Thomas L. Taylor FE2 *20571 Vernier Rd., Harper Woods 48225 313-884-2035 Redeemer Detroit: Henderson Memorial 7520 Puritan, Detroit 48238 313-342-4020 3100 Woodstock, Detroit 48221 127 Hazel Park: First Cherrie A. Sporleder PL3 *315 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park 48030 248-546-5955 22626 Maple Court, Hazel Park 48030 248-439-1065
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128 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone LINCOLN PARK Dix John H. Schneider Jr. FE8 *1911 Horger, Lincoln Park 48146 313-386-3455 Taylor: West Mound 22395 Eureka, Taylor 48180 734-374-0320 20433 Foxboro, Riverview 48192 734-479-5888 34184 Haldane, Livonia 48152 248-615-1435 First Robert D. Schoenhals FE1 *1734 Fort Park, Lincoln Park 48146 313-928-5250 658 Emmons, Lincoln Park 48146 313-381-3276 LIVONIA Clarenceville Donald R. Sperling FE3 *20300 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia 48152 248-474-3444 34184 Haldane, Livonia 48152 248-615-1435
Newburg Marsha M. Woolley FE6 *36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia 48150 734-422-0149 Appointments 2012 33652 Trllium Court, Livonia 48150 734-464-4593 Deacon Paul Perez FD5 *36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia 48150 734-422-0149 1686 Morningside Ln., Livonia 48150 703-727-9106 St. Matthew’s George E. FE3 *30900 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia 48152 734-422-6038 Covintree Jr. 31000 W 6 Mile, Livonia 48152
MADISON HEIGHTS Korean First Chul-Goo Lee FE10 500 W. Gardenia Ave., Madison Heights 48071 248-545-5554 Central *30150 Shoreham, Southfield 48076 248-646-3646 Madison Rhonda Osterman DSA *246 E. Eleven Mile Rd., Madison Heights 48071 248-544-3544 Heights 12998 DeCook Dr., Sterling Hts 48313 586-243-9240 Melvindale: Paul W. Cook Jr. PL2 *3401 Oakwood, Melvindale 48122 313-383-6577 New Hope Mount Clemens: First Co-Pastor Carman J. Minarik FE6 *57 S.B. Gratiot Ave., Mt. Clemens 48043 586-468-6464 (LTFT 1/2) 110 Belleview St., Mt. Clemens 48043 586-468-4629 Co-Pastor Donna J. Minarik FE6 *57 S.B. Gratiot Ave., Mt. Clemens 48043 586-468-6464 (LTFT 1/2) 110 Belleview St., Mt. Clemens 48043 586-468-4629 New Baltimore: Jill Hardt Zundel FE7 *49655 Jefferson, New Baltimore 48047 586-725-1054 Grace 33840 Hooker Rd., New Baltimore 48047 586-725-9063 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Oak Park: Faith Jonathan Combs PL3 *23880 Scotia, Oak Park 48237 248-542-8861 16349 Liberty Bell N., Macomb 48044 586-532-7335 PONTIAC Grace & Peace Community 451 W Kennett, Pontiac 48340 248-334-3280 Four Towns Bea Barbara FE7 6451 Cooley Lake Rd., Waterford 48327 248-682-0211 Fraser-Soots *1851 Birchcrest Rd., Waterford 48328 248-320-5108 St. John Karen Y. Noel FE3 *620 University Dr., Pontiac 48342 248-338-8933 622 University Dr., Pontiac 48342 313-595-4051
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New BeginningsJohn J. Pajak PL5 *16175 Delaware, Redford 48240 313-255-6330 Appointments 2012 37230 Ladywood, Livonia 48154 734-542-9193 Redford Jeffery S. Nelson FE4 *10000 Beech Daly Rd., Redford 48239 313-937-3170 Aldersgate 11328 Arnold, Redford 48239 313-531-7487 Riverview Gloria Haynes FE1 *13199 Colvin, Riverview 48193 734-284-2721 13240 Longsdorf, Riverview 48193 734-285-6785 Rochester: St. Paul’s Jeffery D. Regan FE13 *620 Romeo St., Box 80307, Rochester 48308 248-651-9361 51781 Colonial Dr., Shelby Twp 48316 586-803-0124 Associate Latha Ravi FE5 *620 Romeo, Box 80307, Rochester 48308 248-651-9361 723 Green Circle Apt 103, Rochester 48307 734-972-4334 Rochester Hills: Julius E. Del Pino FE5 *3980 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills 48309 248-373-6960 St. Luke’s 6161 Mission Dr., West Bloomfield 48324 248-366-1937 Romulus: Cindy Gibbs PL3 *11160 Olive St., Romulus 48174 734-941-0736 Community 36890 Ferndale, Romulus 48174 734-941-3474 Royal Oak: First John H. Hice FE5 *320 W. Seventh, Royal Oak 48067 248-541-4100 3113 Marion Dr, Royal Oak 48073 248-629-7185 Southfield: Hope Carlyle F. Stewart III FE28 *26275 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield 48076 248-356-1020 23630 Woodlynne, Bingham Farms 48025 248-593-1921 Sterling Heights Robert I. Kreger FL5 *11333 16½ Mile, Sterling Heights 48312 586-268-3130 129 38108 Charwood St., Sterling Heights 48312 586-795-9274
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130 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone TRENTON Faith George R. Spencer FE3 *2530 Charlton, Trenton 48183 734-671-5211 1641 Edsel Drive, Trenton 48183 734-676-7097 First Elizabeth A. Macaulay FE5 *2610 W. Jefferson, Trenton 48183 734-676-2066 2604 Lenox Rd., Trenton 48183 734-676-0041 TROY Big Beaver Jack L. Mannschreck FE11 *3753 John R, Troy 48083 248-689-1932 2050 Fairfield, Troy 48085 248-689-2839 Fellowship Bradley S. Luck PL2 *4050 Coolidge Rd., Troy 48085 248-643-8585 434 Taylor, Rochester 48307 248-601-3369
First Harold E. Weemhoff Jr. FE4 *6363 Livernois, Troy 48098 248-879-6363 Appointments 2012 6339 Vernmoor, Troy 48098 313-418-2778 TROY Korean Hoon K. Lee FE18 *42693 Dequindre, Troy 48085 248-879-2240 44337 Saturn, Sterling Heights 48314 586-803-1210 Associate David Inho Kim FL5 *42693 Dequindre, Troy 48085 248-879-2240 1228 Autumn Drive, Troy 48098 248-566-3051 Associate Yongchoel Woo FL5 *42693 Dequindre, Troy 48085 248-879-2240 1940 Flagstone Circle, Rochester 48307 248-841-1595 Utica Donald D. Gotham FE2 *8650 Canal Rd., Sterling Hts. 48314 586-731-7667 8506 Clinton River Rd., Sterling Hts. 48314 586-739-2726 Associate Weatherly Burkhead FE4 *8650 Canal Rd., Sterling Hts. 48314 586-731-7667 Verhelst 8610 Canal Rd., Sterling Hts., 48314 586-731-8676 Warren: First Susan M. Youmans FE1 *5005 Chicago Rd., Warren 48092 586-264-4701 32006 Wellston, Warren 48093 586-264-2212 Waterford Central James G. Kellermann FE13 *3882 Highland Rd., Waterford 48328 248-681-0040 3720 Shaddick, Waterford 48328 248-683-2986 Deacon Kathryn L. Pittenger FD5 *3882 Highland Rd., Waterford 48328 248-681-0040 7303 Arbor Trail #202, Waterford 48327 248-505-5848 Wayne-Westland: Paul S. Hahm FL2 *3 Town Square, Wayne 48184 734-721-4801 First 3017 Flora Lane, Wayne 48184 734-728-3541 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone West Bloomfield Brian William FE1 *4100 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield 48323 248-851-2330 5553 Fox Hunt Lane, West Bloomfield 48322 248-851-0149 Westland: St. James Willie F. Smith PE5 30055 Annapolis, Westland 48186 734-729-1737 16876 Braile, Detroit 49219 313-537-2614
WYANDOTTE: First Alan J. Hanson FE6 *72 Oak, Wyandotte 48192 734-282-9222 2210 20th St., Wyandotte 48192 734-284-3224 Glenwood Suzanne B. Walls FE8 *2130 Ford Ave., Wyandotte 48192 734-282-5955 2111 21st. St., Wyandotte 48192 734-282-5930 Appointments 2012 Serving an appointment extending the ministry of the local United Methodist Church in the Detroit East District Status/ Office Home Pastor Position Year Address Phone Phone
Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶ 335.1d, 332.6) Gordon Boyd North American FE18 *2611 Nagel, Roseville 48066 586-791-6610 586-774-8293 Study Center, Baker College Carl T. Gladstone Youth Leaders Initiative ½ FD3 Jurisdictional Coordinator 3745 Cass Avenue, Detroit 48201 313-718-2275 Youth & Young Adult Ministries ½ 804 Barrington, Grosse Pointe Park 48230 Murphy S. Ehlers Retreat & Education FD11 1741 Old Homestead Rd, Rochester Hills 48306 248-371-9010 Ministries (LTFT ½ ) Barbara J. Samaritan Counseling FE16 *29887 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills 48336 248-474-4701 Lewis-Lakin Center (LTFT 3/4) 2221 Maplewood, Royal Oak 48073 248-629-6232 Lisa M. McIlvenna Samaritan Counseling FE4 29887 W. 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills 48336 248-474-4701 Center *5601 Houghton, Troy 48098 248-879-3220 131
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132 Appointment to another conference (¶344.16c) Adam Bissell Bereavement FE3 13175 East Hwy 169, Dewey AZ 86327 928-632-0111 Coordinator, Hospice of the Pines 744 N Pinnacle Pass Rd. Prescott Valley AZ 86314 (Arizona Conf)
Appointment to another conference (¶ 346.1) April K. McGlothin Student Co-ordinator FD5 2014 W. Birchwood Ave. #3, Chicago IL 60645 Eller for Interfaith Worker Justice (Northern Illinois Conf.) Vincent W. Registrar for Garrett PD4 2014 W. Birchwood Ave. #3, Chicago IL 60645 McGlothin-Eller Evangelical Theological School (Northern Illinois Conf.) Appointments 2012 Marquette District
Elbert P. Dulworth, District Superintendent FE1 *111 E. Ridge St., Marquette 49855 office phone: 906-228-4644 2916 Parkview, Marquette 49855 home phone: 906-226-6426 fax: 906-228-2976 e-mail: [email protected]
Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Bark River Christine J. Bergquist PL23 *3716 “D” Rd., Bark River 49807 906-466-2525 Hermansville: First W 5494 Second St., Hermansville 49847 1290 10th Rd., Bark River 49807 906-466-2839 Appointments 2012 Bergland Theodore A. Trudgeon PL9 *108 Birch St., PO Box 142, Bergland 49910 Ewen 621 M28, 272, PO Box 272, Ewen 49925 Wakefield 706 Putnam St., Wakefield 49968 906-224-7031 20126 Trudgeon Rd., Ewen 49925 906-988-2533 Cheboygan: Trevor A. Herm FE3 531 E. Lincoln Ave., Cheboygan 49721 231-627-9710 St. Paul’s *568 O’Brien Dr., Cheboygan 49721 231-627-5262 Crystal Falls: Christ Nathan T. Reed FL2 *500 Marquette Ave., Box 27, Crystal Falls 49920 906-875-3123 Amasa: Grace 209 Pine St., Amasa 49903 110 Elm Grove, Crystal Falls 49920 906-875-6134 ESCANABA Central Scott A. Harmon FE10 *322 S. Lincoln, Escanaba 49829 906-786-0643 1219 9th Avenue S., Escanaba 49829 906-786-4987 First Margery H. Host FL3 302 S. Sixth St., Escanaba 49829 906-786-3713 *1814 22nd Ave South, Escanaba 49829 906-789-1874 Gladstone: Elizabeth A. Hill FE3 *1920 Lakeshore Dr., Gladstone 49837 906-428-9311 Memorial 1006 Lakeshore Dr., Gladstone 49837 906-420-8096 133
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134 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone GOD’S COUNTRY COOPERATIVE PARISH Grand Marais Ian S. McDonald FL1 *N 14226 M-77, Box 268, Grand Marais 49839 906-494-2751 Germfask (Parish Director) 1212 Morrison St., PO Box 135, Germfask 49836 906-586-3162 McMillan 7406 Co. Rd. 415, PO Box 54, McMillan 49853 906-293-8933 E21643 Brazel St., Box 34, Grand Marais 49839 906-494-2653 Newberry Saundra J. Clark FE10 *110 W. Harrie St., Newberry 49868 906-293-5711 Engadine 13970 Park Ave., PO Box 157, Engadine 49827 906-477-9989 Elm St., PO Box 157, Engadine 49827 906-477-6254 Paradise Lowell Peterson DSA 7087 N. M-123, PO Box 193, Paradise 49768 906-492-3585 Hulbert:Tahquamenon 37667 W 6th St. , PO Box 91, Hulbert 49748
*PO Box 382, Paradise 49668 906-492-3680 Appointments 2012 Gwinn Geraldine G. Hamlen FE7 *251 W. Jasper, Box 354, Gwinn 49841 906-346-6314 252 W. Carbon, PO Box 655, Gwinn 49841 906-346-3441 Hancock: First Amy Lee Terhune FE4 *Box 458, 401 Quincy, Hancock 49930 906-482-4190 1040 N. Elevation St., Hancock 49930 906-482-1404 Houghton: Grace David J. Goudie FE4 *201 Isle Royale, Houghton 49931 906-482-2780 807 Oak Grove Pkwy., Houghton 49931 906-482-1751
IRON MOUNTAIN First Walter P. Riechle DSA *106 Fourth St., Iron Mountain 49801 906-774-3586 Quinnesec 677 Division, Box 28, Quinnesec 49876 906-774-7971 901 Fairbanks St.,Iron Mountain 49801 906-828-1010 Trinity Paul J. Mallory FE2 *808 Carpenter Ave., Iron Mountain 49801 906-774-2545 421 Woodward, Kingsford 49802 906-774-0064 Iron River: Wesley Roberta L. Willson PL4 *425 Maple, Box 496, Iron River 49935 906-265-2322 521 Stambaugh, Iron River 49935 906-265-3591 Ironwood: Wesley Rosemary R. De Hut FL8 500 E. McLeod Ave., Box 9, Ironwood 49938 906-932-3900 White Pine *9 Tamarack, Box 158, White Pine 49971 906-885-5419 22358 Norwich Trail, Ontonagon, 49953 906-884-2871 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone ISHPEMING Salisbury Margaret R. West DSA 1207 S. Pine, Ishpeming 49849 906-486-4993 *440E Prospect, Marquette 49855 906-226-3314 Wesley Scott P. Lindenberg FE7 *Box 342, 801 Hemlock, Ishpeming 49849 906-486-4681 220 Shoreline Dr., Negaunee 49866 906-475-9337
KEWEENAW PARISH Calumet Robert A. White FE13 *57235 Calumet Ave., Calumet 49913 906-337-2720 Mohawk-Ahmeek 120 Stanton Ave., Mohawk 49950 Lake Linden 53237 N. Hecla St., Lake Linden 49945 906-296-0148
Laurium 314 Kearsarge, Laurium 49913 906-337-3922 Appointments 2012 26350 Wyandotte, Laurium 49913 906-337-0539 L’Anse Stephen E. Rhoades FE2 304 N. Main, L’Anse 49946 906-524-7939 Sidnaw S 121 W. Milltown Rd., Sidnaw 49961 Zeba R1, Box 429, Zeba Rd., L’Anse 49946 906-524-6967 *227 N. Front, L’Anse 49946 906-524-7936
Mackinaw City: Church of the David M. Wallis FE7 *Box 430, 307 N. Huron, Mackinaw City 49701 231-436-8682 Straits 309 East Jamet, PO Box 718, Mackinaw 231-436-5484 City 49701 MARQUETTE First Steven E. McCoy FE7 *111 E. Ridge St., Marquette 49855 906-225-1344 619 Mesnard, Marquette 49855 906-226-3683 Grace Kim D. Spencer FE3 *927 W. Fair, Marquette 49855 906-225-0616 Skandia 186 Kreiger, Skandia 49855 906-942-7310 5 Acocks Dr., Marquette 49855 Menominee: First Dale E. Brown FE2 *601 Tenth, Box 323, Menominee 49858 906-864-2555 1801 17th Ave., Menominee 49858 906-352-4007 135
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136 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Munising Sandra J. Kolder PL2 312 S. Lynn, Munising 49862 906-387-3394 Trenary N 1133 E.T. Rd., Trenary 49891 906-446-3599 *PO Box 130, W18394 H-42 Rd., Curtis 49820 906-586-9696 Negaunee: Mitchell Douglas E. Mater FE3 *207 Teal Lk Ave., Box 190, Negaunee 49866 906-475-4861 1013 Hungerford, Negaunee 49866 906-475-6524 Norway: Grace Irene R. White FL2 *130 O’Dill Dr., Norway 49870 906-563-8917 Faithorn N 15696 Co. Rd. 577, Vulcan 49892 725 Norway St., Norway 49870 906-563-9877 Ontonagon Bruce R. Steinberg FL3 109 Greenland, Box 216, Ontonagon 49953 906-884-4556 Greenland 1002 Ridge Rd., Greenland 49929 906-883-3141
Rockland: St. Paul 50 National Ave., PO Box 339, Rockland 49960906-886-2851 Appointments 2012 *1101 Pine St., Ontonagon 49953 906-884-2789 Painesdale: Lillian G. Richards DSARM 156 Iroquois St., Painesdale 49955 A. Paine Mem’l *580 Lake #6, Hancock 49930 906-487-6990 Pickford Larry D. Osweiler OF1 115 E. Church St., Box 128, Pickford 49774 906-647-6195 *4891 Kilcrest Dr.Saginaw 48638 989-245-0323 Republic Terri L. Branstrom PL1 *216 S. Front St., Box 395, Republic 49879 906-376-2389 Woodland HCR1 Box 125, Michigamme 49861 906-323-6151 8825 M5 Rd., Gladstone 49837 906-786-8334 St. Ignace Erik J. Alsgaard FE3 615 W. U.S. 2, Box 155, St. Ignace 49781 906-643-8088 (LTFT 3/4) *90 Spruce St., St. Ignace 49781 906-430-8287 Sault Ste. Marie: William R. Seitz FE2 *111 E. Spruce St., Sault Ste. Marie 49783 906-632-8672 Central Algonquin 1604 W. 4th Ave., Sault Ste. Marie 49783 906-632-7657 1513 Augusta, Sault Ste. Marie 49783 906-632-2753 Stephenson James M. Mathews DSARM *S 111 Railroad St., Box 205, Stephenson 49887 906-753-6363 N5280 R1 Lane, Wallace 49893 906-788-4642 Serving appointments extending the ministry of the local United Methodist Church in the Marquette District
Deaconess: (¶1313) Kathleen Peterson (Church & Community Worker) God’s Country Co-op Parish Paradise MI *PO Box 67, Paradise 49768 906-492-3680 Appointments 2012 137
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Jeffrey R. Maxwell, District Superintendent FE3 *3617 Mackinaw St., Suite 1, Saginaw 48602 office phone: 989-793-8838 304 Meadow Lane, Midland 48640 home phone: 989-750-7035 fax: 989-793-2077 e-mail: [email protected]
Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Alpena: First Eugene K. Bacon FE7 *167 S. Ripley Blvd., Alpena 49707 989-354-2490 1320 Hobbs Dr., Alpena 49707 989-356-1846 Auburn Duane M. Harris FE4 207 S. Auburn, Box 66, Auburn 48611 989-662-6314 Appointments 2012 *201 S. Auburn, Auburn 48611 989-662-6114 AuGres Marcel A. Lamb FE1 *3322 E. Huron Rd., Box 145, AuGres 48703 989-876-7449 Twining: Trinity 115 Smalley St., Box 217, Twining 48766 989-867-4209 412 E. Michigan Ave, AuGres 48703
BAY CITY Christ Carol M. Blair Bouse FE7 *4267 S. Two Mile Rd., Bay City 48706 989-684-1101 4471 Linden Park Dr., Bay City 48706 989-684-1486 First Deborah S. Thomas FE2 *300 North Wenona, Bay City 48706 989-686-1400 2161 Niethammer Dr., Bay City 48706 989-671-8951 Diaconal Jill M. Bair DM6 300 North Wenona, Bay City 48706 989-686-1406 Minister *3930 Bush Dr., Bay City 48706 989-686-1697 Fremont Avenue Susan E. Platt FL2 510 Fremont Ave., Bay City 48708 989-892-1118 1809 Grant, Bay City 48708 989-316-2526 Beaverton: First Lynn F. Chappell DSARM 150 West Brown, Beaverton 48612 989-435-4322 *148 W Brown, Beaverton 48612 989-435-9403 Bentley Cheryl L. Mancier PL2 7209 N. Main St., Bentley 48613 989-846-0398 *4438 Bay Rd. Gladwin 48624 989-426-9886 Caro Gregory M. Mayberry FE2 *670 Gilford, Caro 48723 989-673-2246 208 W. Burnside, Caro 48723 989-673-4355 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Churchill Janet Larner FE2 501 E. State Rd., West Branch 48661 989-345-0827 *2425 N. Jefferson, Midland 48460 989-839-9504 Coleman: Faith Caroline F. Hart FE5 *310 Fifth St., Box 476, Coleman 48618 989-465-6181 416 N. Second St., Coleman 48618 989-465-1290 Essexville: Eric A. Stone FE4 *206 Scheurmann St., Essexville 48732 989-893-8031 St. Luke’s 212 Hart St., Essexville 48732 989-894-2453 Fairgrove Daniel Gonder PE7 5116 W. Center, Box 10, Fairgrove 48733 989-693-6564 Watrousville 4446 W. Caro Rd., Caro 48723 989-673-3434 *2024 Liberty St., Box 56, Fairgrove 48733 989-693-6833 FaithWay Michael T. Sawicki FE4 *415 Coolidge Dr., Midland 48642 989-492-4465
415 Coolidge Dr., Midland 48642 989-492-4464 Appointments 2012 Frankenmuth David A. Eardley FE7 *346 East Vates, Frankenmuth 48734 989-652-6858 326 East Vates, Frankenmuth 48734 989-652-6262 Freeland Linda F. Frazier FE1 205 E. Washington, Box 207, Freeland 48623 989-695-2101 *7801 N. River Road, Freeland 48623 989-695-9177 Deacon Jaye A. Reisinger FD11 *205 Washington, Box 207, Freeland 48623 989-695-2101 (LTFT 1/2) 7485 N. River Rd., Freeland 48623 989-239-1820 Gaylord: First John E. Naile FE15 *215 South Center, Box 617, Gaylord 49734 989-732-5380 2431 Rainswood Dr., Gaylord 49735 989-732-5325 Gladwin: First David D. Amstutz FE1 1300 Bartlett Drive, Gladwin 48624 989-426-9619 *1271 Chatterton, Gladwin 48624 989-426-2698 Glennie Linda Jo Powers FE1 5094 Bamfield Rd., Box 189, Glennie 48737 989-735-3951 Harrisville 107 W Church St., Harrisville 48740 989-724-5450 Lincoln 101 East Main St., Lincoln 48742 989-736-6910 *216 Fifth St, Harrisville 48740 989-724-6266 Gordonville Thomas W. Schomaker DSA *76 E. Gordonville Rd., Midland 48640 989-631-4388 1105 Tanwood Ct., Midland 48642 989-835-8290 Grayling: Patrick D. Robbins FL2 *400 Michigan Ave., Grayling 49738 989-348-2974 Michelson Memorial 142 Barbara St., Grayling 49738 989-348-9697 139 Hale: First David K. Stewart Sr. FE5 *201 West Main St., Box 46, Hale 48739 989-728-9522 300 West Main St., Hale 48739 989-728-2781
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140 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Hemlock Jerry P. Densmore FE4 *406 W. Saginaw, Box 138, Hemlock 48626 989-642-5932 Nelson 5950 S. Hemlock Rd., Hemlock 48626 3077 Navaho Tr., Hemlock 48626 989-642-7993 Hillman Donald R. Derby PL5 *96 State St., PO Box 638, Hillman 49746 989-742-3014 23910 Lowell St., Hillman 49746 989-742-4372 Hope Patrick R. Poag FL8 *5278 North Hope Rd., Hope 48628 989-689-3811 Edenville 455 W. Curtis Rd., Box 125, Edenville 48620 989-689-6250 Dale 4688 S. Freeman Rd, Box 436, Beaverton 48612 989-435-4829 5302 N. Hope Rd., Hope 48628 989-689-4788 Houghton Lake Thomas C. Anderson FE4 *7059 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton 989-422-5622
Lake 48629 Appointments 2012 316 Superior, Houghton Lake 48629 989-422-4365 LaPorte L. Cecile Adams PL4 3990 Smith’s Crossing, Freeland 48623 989-695-9692 3999 Smith’s Crossing, Freeland 48623 989-695-4594 Mapleton L. Cecile Adams PL3 *4606 Bailey Bridge Rd., Freeland 48623 989-495-0425 3999 Smith’s Crossing, Freeland 48623 989-695-4594
MIDLAND Aldersgate Mark D. Miller FE7 *2206 Airfield Lane, Midland 48642 989-631-1151 1506 Illinois Dr., Midland 48642 989-839-9959 First John D. Landis FE2 *315 W. Larkin St., Box 466, Midland 48640 989-835-6797 3217 Noeske, Midland 48640 989-835-7877 Associate Charles W. Keyworth FE14 *315 W. Larkin St., Box 466, Midland 48640 989-835-6797 1506 Dilloway Dr., Midland 48640 989-839-2003 Associate Lisa M. McIlvenna FE5 *315 W. Larkin St., Box 466, Midland 48640 989-835-6797 (½ time) 2111Carolina St., Midland 48642 989-631-4328 Associate Catherine Christman PE3 *315 W. Larkin St., Box 466, Midland 48640 989-835-6797 940 S. Pinecroft Lane, Midland 48640 231-342-3728 Deacon Pamela L. Buchholz FD7 *315 W. Larkin St., Box 466, Midland 48640 989-835-6797 256 E Youngs Ct., Midland 48640 989-835-3203 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Homer David G. Mulder FE5 *507 S. Homer Rd., Midland 48640 989-835-5050 587 S. Homer Rd., Midland 48640 989-486-1064 Mio Tracy L. Brooks FL1 1101 W. Eighth St., Mio 48647 989-826-5598 *1005 W. Eighth St., Mio 48647 989-826-5521 Onaway Joshua Blanchard FL2 *3647 North Lynn St., PO Box 762, 989-733-8811 Onaway 49765 Millersburg 5484 Main St., Box 258, Millersburg 49759 989-733-6946 3653 N. Elm, Box 762, Onaway 49765 989-733-8434 Oscoda Briony E. Peters FE7 *120 W. Dwight, Oscoda 48750 989-739-8591 Oscoda Indian Desotell 7994 Alvin Rd., Mikado 48750
Church 108 W. Dwight St, Oscoda 48750 989-739-5213 Appointments 2012 Ossineke Micheal P. Kelley FL1 13095 US-23, PO Box 65, Ossineke 49766 989-471-2334 *7770 W. Scott Rd., Hubbard Lake 49747 989-727-8202 Pinconning John Tousciuk PL2 314 Whyte St., Pinconning 48650 989-879-3271 *3108 Dartmouth Dr., Midland 48642 989-631-7482 Poseyville Rahim O. Shabazz PE1 *1849 Poseyville Rd., Midland 48640 989-631-3333 (LTFT 1/2) 1756 W. Michigan Ave, Saginaw 48602 989-793-7848 Reese Jon W. Gougeon FL4 9859 Saginaw St., PO Box 7, Reese 48757 989-868-9957 *1968 Rhodes, Reese 48757 989-868-9957 Roscommon: Good Shepherd Eric D. Kieb FE3 *149 W. Robinson Lake Rd., Roscommon 48653 989-275-5577 of the North 303 Rising Fawn, Roscommon 48653 989-821-6056 Rose City: Trinity Joseph Coon PL2 *125 West Main St., PO Box 130, Rose City 48654 989-685-2350 163 Hayes, Box 130, Rose City 48654 989-685-2736
SAGINAW Ames Mark A. Karls FE16 *801 State St., Saginaw 48602 989-754-6373 1477 Vancouver, Saginaw 48603 989-799-0778 FirstKathryn S. Snedeker FE17 *4790 Gratiot Road, Saginaw 48638 989-799-0131 141 4674 Village Drive, Saginaw 48638 989-793-5880
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142 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone Kochville Susan Bennett Stiles FE8 *6030 Bay Rd., Saginaw 48604 989-792-2321 5870 Mackinaw, Saginaw 48604 989-497-0271 State Street Elias N. Mumbiro FE4 *3617 Mackinaw, Saginaw 48602 989-792-3931 5480 Mary Ct. , Saginaw 48603 989-790-9745 Swan Valley Robert G. Richards FL12 *9265 Geddes Rd., Saginaw 48609 989-781-0860 16344 Northern Pintail Dr., Hemlock 48626 989-642-4560 West Michigan Ave. Rahim O. Shabazz PE1 *1802 W. Michigan Ave., Saginaw 48602 989-792-4689 (LTFT ½) 1756 W Michigan Ave., Saginaw 48602 989-793-7848 St. Charles Ernesto Mariona FL5 *301 W. Belle, Box 87, St. Charles 48655 989-865-9091 Brant 10854 Hemlock, Brant 48614 989-585-3266
510 Christy Drive, St. Charles 48655 989-865-8144 Appointments 2012 Sanford Anthony Cutting DSA *2560 W. River Rd., Sanford 48657 989-687-5353 4697 S. Cedar Lane, Bay City 48706 989-684-5596 Spratt Donald R. Derby PL5 *7440 M-65 South, Lachine 49743 23910 Lowell St., Hillman 49746 989-742-4372 Standish: William P. Sanders DSA 201 S. Forest, Standish 48658 989-846-6277 Community Saganing Indian Church 5450 Sturman Rd., Standish 48658 *213 S. Forest, Box 186, Standish 48658 989-846-6124 Sterling James A. Payne PL4 201 Main St., Box 167, Sterling 48659 989-654-2291 Alger 7786 W. Newberry St., Box 123, Alger 48610 989-836-2291 Garfield 1701 N. Garfield Road, Linwood 48634 989-879-6992 *124 N. Chestnut, PO Box 167, Sterling 48659 989-654-9001 Tawas Mary Ann Gibson FE5 20 East M-55, Tawas City 48763 989-362-4288 *801 Franklin, East Tawas 48730 989-362-5399 Vassar: First Tyson G. Ferguson FE3 *139 N. Main, Box 71, Vassar 48768 989-823-8811 706 Cork Pine Lane, Vassar 48768 989-823-2131 Wagarville: Michael J. Simon OE2 2478 W. Wagarville Rd., Gladwin 48624 989-823-2131 Community Wooden Shoe 284 Norway St., Gladwin 48624 989-426-2821 Status/ Church Home Charge Pastor Year Address Phone Phone West Branch: First Lisa L. Cook FE4 *2490 W. State Rd., West Branch 48661 989-345-0210 2458 W. State Rd., West Branch 48661 989-345-0688 Whittemore Brenda K. Klacking PL5 Box 155, 110 North St., Whittemore 48770 989-756-2831 *406 Southeast 4th, Whittemore 48770 989-756-2831 Wilber Brenda K. Klacking PL5 3278 N. Sherman Rd., East Tawas 48730 989-362-7860 *406 Southeast 4th, Whittemore 48770 989-756-2831 Wisner Jacqueline Raineri FL1 5375 N. Vassar Rd., Akron 48701 989-691-5277 *5363 N. Vassar Rd., Akron 48701
Serving appointments extending the ministry of the local United Methodist Church in the Saginaw Bay District Appointments 2012 Appointment to Attend School (¶416.6) Nan Myers-Cabeen FE16 1805 Sixth St., Bay City 48708 989-895-8955 143
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APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES 2010 - 2011 WITHIN THE CONNECTIONAL STRUCTURE
Joanne Bartelt Annual Conference District Superintendent, Blue Water
Melanie L. Carey Annual Conference District Superintendent, Detroit Renaissance
Elbert P. Dulworth Annual Conference District Superintendent, Marquette
Ann E. Emerson, Deacon Annual Conference Director, Lake Huron Retreat Center Local Church Appointment: Lexington C.C
Donald J. Emmert Annual Conference Conference Benefits Officer Romeo C.C.
Jeffrey R. Maxwell Annual Conference District Superintendent, Saginaw Bay
April McGlothin-Ellers (FD) Agency Served Administrative Assistant, Office of Development Garrett Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, IL
Vincent W. McGlothin-Eller (FD) Agency Served Assistant Registrar Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL
Mark E. Spaw Annual Conference District Superintendent, Ann Arbor
Tara R. Sutton Annual Conference District Superintendent, Crossroads
Saul C. Trinidad Agency Served Consultant for the National Plan for Hispanic Ministry General Board of Global Ministries El Buen Pastor C.C.
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APPOINTMENTS FROM OTHER CONFERENCES
Desert Southwest Conference James Parkhurst Associate Council Director for Outdoor and Retreat Ministries
West Michigan Annual Conference William Dobbs Area Clergy Assistant to the Bishop
Jerome R. DeVine Director of Connectional Ministries
Christopher Momany Chaplain, Adrian College Adrian: First C.C.
Robert H. Roth, Jr. Director, Wesley Foundation, University of Michigan
West Ohio Annual Conference Dirk Elliott, Conference Director of New Faith Communities and Congregational Development
APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER EXTENSION MINISTRIES
Grace Ann Beebe, Deacon Agency Served Consultant Disability Awareness and Accessibility Concerns, Trenton Local Church Appointment: Trenton: Faith C.C.
Adam Bissel Chaplain, Good Samaritan Society, Prescott, AZ
Tommy G. Burdette Agency Served Staff Chaplain, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor Ann Arbor: Calvary C.C.
Catherine M. Freeman, Deacon Agency Served Women’s Group and Interfaith Roundtable, Ann Arbor
Sheryl A. Foster (PD) Agency Served Teacher Milford High School Milford: CC
145 Appointments 2012
Carl T. Gladstone, Deacon Agency Served Program Director Young Leaders Initiative (1/2) Jurisdictional Coordinator Youth and Young Adult Ministries (1/2) Local Church Appointment: Birmingham: First C.C
Kristen J. Leslie Agency Served Professor of Pastoral Theology and Care Eden Theological Seminary of the United Church of Christ Adrian: First C.C.
Barbara J. Lewis-Lakin Agency Served Pastoral Psychotherapist Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan, Farmington Hills Chelsea: First C.C.
Lisa M. McIlvenna (LTFT ½) Agency Served Counselor Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan, Farmington Hills Midland: First C.C.
Paul Perez, Deacon Justice for our Neighbors (½)
R. Bruce Pierce (Ret) Agency Served Eastern US Regional Field Director Military Community Youth Ministries Ishpeming: Salisbury C.C.
Cathy L. Rafferty Agency Served Chaplain/Director of Pastoral Care Chelsea Retirement Community, Chelsea MI Cedar Springs C.C.
Michael L. Raymo Agency Served Chaplain, U.S. Army Detroit: Trinity C.C.
Andrew Schleicher (FD) Agency Served Consultant Ministry of Religious Journalism & Communications and Director of Services CEF, Nashville, TN Denton: Faith C.C.
146 Appointments 2012
Edmund G. Taveirne Corporate Development Officer Bethany Methodist Communities, Chicago, IL
Karen Vo To Agency Served Missionary - Vietnam General Board of Global Ministries
Ut Van To Agency Served Missionary - Vietnam General Board of Global Ministries
Anthony J. Tomasion Agency Served Assistant Professor, Religion Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
Randy J. Whitcomb Agency Served Chaplain, In House Hospice Solutions
Steven L. Woodford Agency Served Readjustment Counselor Veterans Administration Bay City: First C.C.
APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES
Thomas M. Beagan Agency Served Executive Director/CEO LOGOS System Associates Northville: First C.C.
Gordon B. Boyd Agency Served Residential Instructor North American Study Centre & Hope Network South East Baker College, Clinton Township Flint: Bethel C.C.
Emmanuel Giddings Agency Served Director, Afalit International/Liberia Literacy Program
Annelissa Gra-Lions, Deacon Consultant, Ann Arbor District
Melody P. Johnson Agency Served Chaplain Porter Hills Retirement Communities & Services, Grand Rapids Birmingham: First C.C.
147 Appointments 2012
Kris S. Kappler Agency Served Missionary OMS International Inc. Harbor Beach C.C.
Jay K. Six Agency Served Controller OMS International Inc., Greenwood, IN Pickford C.C.
William A. Wylie-Kellermann Agency Served Pastor St. Peters Episcopal Church (LTFT ½) Detroit: Central C.C.
APPOINTMENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL
Kenneth C. Dunstone Upstate Medical University, Sycacuse, NY Stephenson, Hermansville C.C.
Nanette D. Myers-Cabeen Bay Medical Center, Bay City Flushing: C.C.
ASSIGNMENTS TO CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MINISTRY POSITIONS IN THE MICHIGAN AREA BY THE GENERAL BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES
Devin Hanson U2, Community Worker, NOAH Project Central UMC, Detroit
Sonya Marie Luna Coordinator of Hispanic/Latino Ministries Detroit Annual Conference
Kathleen Peterson, (Deaconess) Church and Community Worker God’s Country Cooperative Parish, Paradise, MI
Charissa Shawcross Director of Free Clinic, Joy Southfield Community Development Corp Detroit, MI Community Worker, NOAH Project at Central UMC, Detroit, MI
148 Chaplains 2012
CHAPLAINS OF THE DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The first list of chaplains, clergy and lay, has been reported by General Board of Higher Education and Ministry as endorsed and approved chaplains. The second list is of volun- teer chaplains asking to be listed. Other chaplains who wish to be listed should contact the conference secretary.
Chaplain Tommy Burdette Chaplain Michael L. Raymo Status: Full Setting: GH Status: Ret, Full Setting: VA
Chaplain Samantha J Clark Chaplain Gregory E Rowe Status: Full Setting: GH Status: Part Setting: NG
The Rev. King William Hanna Chaplain William C Schuman Status: Ret, Vol Setting: CG Status: Vol Setting: PO
Chaplain Timothy Stewart Hastings Chaplain Kenny J Walden Status: Part Setting: FI, GH Status: Part Setting: AF
Chaplain Ronald Lewis Figgins Iris Chaplain Randy J Whitcomb Status: Ret, Vol Setting: FI, PO Status: Full Setting: HO
Chaplain James Price James Dr. Theodore D. Whitely Sr. Status: Ret, Vol Setting: PO Status: Part Setting: ANG
Chaplain Melody P. Johnson Chaplain David A Winslow Status: Full Setting: RC Status: Ret, Vol Setting: SP
The Rev. Barbara Lewis-Lakin Chaplain Steven L. Woodford Status: Full Setting: PC Status: Full Setting: ANG, SP, VA Chaplain Martin A McEntarfer Status: Part Setting: RC Chaplain Robert D. Wright Status: Vol Setting: PO The Rev. Lisa Marie McIlvenna Status: Part Setting: PC Setting Code Reference: 1. Air Force - AF The Rev. Paul J. Melrose 2. Air National Guard - ANG Status: Full Setting: PC 3. General Hospital - GH 4. Hospice - HO Chaplain Harold S. Morse 5. National Guard - NG Status: Full Setting: GH 6. Navy - NA 7. Police Chaplain - PO Chaplain R. Bruce Pierce 8. Fire - FI Status: Full Setting: SP 9. Pastoral Counseling - PC 10. Army - AR Chaplain Caty Rafferty 11. Civil Air Patrol - CAP Status: Full Setting: RC 12. Coast Guard - CG
149 Chaplains 2012
Last, First Chaplain Setting District
Amick, Susan Sanctuary Retirement Community Detroit Ren. Bedwell, Don Marquette County Sherriff - Vol PO Marquette Bergquist, Christine Order of St Francis OSF Hospice - Part Marquette Chapman, Maryellen Pittsfield Twnsp Public Safety Ann Arbor Clark, Saundra Helen Newberry Joy Hospital - Vol GH Marquette Curtiss, Basel McKenzie Hospital-Sandusky - Vol GH Blue Water Harris, Peter Dawn Farm, Ypsilant - Vol PC Ann Arbor Hepner, Ted Nat. UMC-Section on Chaplains Retired, TN Herm, Trevor Richmond City - Vol PO, FI Blue Water Host, Margery OSF Hospice, Order of St Frances Marquette Hurst, David Wm Beaumont Hospital - Full PC Ann Arbor Huff, James Memphis MI - Vol PO FI Port Huron Jacobs, James D Mercy Mem. Hospital, Monroe - Full PC Ann Arbor Johnson, Eric Port Sanilac Fire Dept. - Vol FI Port Huron Johnson, Melody H P Porter Hls Presb. Retirement Comm. - Full Detroit Ren. Kelley, Michael Grant Twshp Fire & Rescue Keyworth, Charles Mid Michigan Medical Center - Vol GH Saginaw Bay Lamb, Marcel Boy Scout Troop 991 - Mio - Vol Saginaw Bay Love, M. Jean Holly Village - Vol FI Crossroads Mannschreck, Jack Troy Fire Dept. - Vol FI Detroit Ren. Momany, Chris Chaplain, Adrian College - Full Ann Arbor Moore Sr, Fredrick St Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital Detroit Ren. Ness, Carol Hospice - Vol Ann Arbor Peckham, Elin Covenant Medical Center - Vol PC Saginaw Bay Rencontre, Jean Geogebic Co. Hospice - Vol Marquette Roe, Jackie Tuscola Co. Sheriff Dept. Blue Water Roth, Robert U of Mich, Wesley Foundation Ann Arbor Ryan, Mark Caspian/Gaastra Fire Dept. - Vol FI Marquette Sanders, William Michigan State Police: Bay City, Caro - Vol PO Saginaw Bay Schleicher, Gordon McLaren Health Center Hospice - Part HO Retired Sporleder, Cherrie Ontonagan County Hospice - Vol Marquette Strall, Dana Monroe Mercy Hospital - Vol GH Ann Arbor Whitcomb, Randy In House Hospice - Full Detroit Ren.
Last Revised May 19, 2012
150 Missionaries 2012
GENERAL BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES MISSIONARIES ASSIGNED/RELATED TO DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Awad, Alex & Brenda – Pastor, East Jerusalem and teacher at Bethlehem Bible Col- lege, Palestine.
Gabler, Daniel and Rachel – Serving with various aviation organizations in White River, South Africa.
Gbanga, Beatrice – Medical Coordinator for the Sierra Leone Annual Conference and supervises the work of KISSY Hospital and the seven medical clinics.
Gladstone-Highland, Mary – Serving as a Church and Community Worker with the Eastside Mission in Utica, New York.
Kashala, Dr. Simeon – Serving through GBGM Global Health as 1) Director of Samuteb Memorial United Methodist Hospital, a rural UMC facility, and 2) Coordinator of Methodist Church Medical Activities of the Annual Conferences of CALU and KANOK in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Luna, Sonya – Serving through the National Plan for Hispanic and Latino Ministries (NPHLM).
Peterson, Kathleen – A deaconess serving as a Church and Community Worker in God’s Country Cooperative Parish, Newberry, MI
Shawcross, Charissa – A Church and Community Worker serving as Director of Com- munity and Health Services for the Joy-Southfield Health Clinic and the NOAH Project in Detroit, Michigan. Smallwood, Mark & Rebecca – Serving as Associates in Mission Service (AIMS) and teaching at Red Bird Mission School in Beverly,Kentucky. Taryor, Victor – Serving as Hospital Administrator at Ganta Hospital in Liberia. To, Ut & Vo-To, Karen – Assigned to Vietnam: Ut To as country director and mission su- perintendent and Karen as coordinator for the women’s ministry. Webster, Paul – A Pastor serving at the Mujila Falls Agriculture Centre in Kanyama, Zambia as a rural economic development specialist to meet the needs of poor and rural peoples.
Zigbuo, Mary – Serving as of April 2011 with Circles of Hope/Anson County in the Western North Carolina Annual Conference.
MISSIONARIES IN MINISTRY BEYOND THE DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Please see listings in the 2012-2013 Spotlight Church Book in the Detroit Annual Con- ference, United Methodist Church, pages SC-10 & SC 11. Biographies of all GBGM missionaries can be found at www.advancinghope.org and clicking on “Missionaries”, then “Find a Missionary.”
Wayne Bank, Conference Secretary of Global Ministries
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DISTRICT LEADERSHIP COUNCILS
ANN ARBOR DISTRICT No report received.
BLUE WATER DISTRICT
This has been an exciting time to be a part of the Blue Water District. We began the year with excitement as we transitioned from Port Huron District to Blue Water District. It was thought that the Blue Water District name better identified all of the churches of the area instead of focusing on just the city of Port Huron Church. Along with that change, the Coun- cil put into motion a year long process to evaluate the work of the Council. We planned for a restructuring task force to meet in four areas of the District asking four important ques- tions: Who is the District supposed to serve? What is the purpose of the District? What do you need from the District? What is your hope for the District? We engaged Rev. DeAnn Dobbs from the West Michigan Conference, to assist us in the process. By September of 2012 we expect to have in place a new model for Leadership of our Blue Water Area.
We had an awesome Bishop’s Day on March 5th with over 400 people in attendance at the Brown City Elementary School. Bishop Jonathan Keaton spoke for our Worship and Rev. John Edgar, Pastor of the United Methodist Church for All People and Director of the “Free Store” in Columbus, Ohio, led our training around creating exciting outreach ministry through the establishment of “Free Stores.” As a result of his ministry and this program we now have two “Free Stores” in the District”.
Our Christian Education Consultant, Nora Barker brought wonderful new insights to VBS, Sunday School materials, and training programs for the safety of our children. Her expert- ise in putting together brochures and publications for our events was an added blessing.
Our faithful Administrative Assistant, Joan Rogalski retired in June. A wonderful celebration was held at West Goodland UMC to send her off in style. We welcomed Jennifer Gertz in her place. Jennifer had been working in the Detroit Conference offices and we are blessed to have found some so capable to fill Joan’s position.
Our United Methodist Men had their Spring Rally in Oxford with David Gerber as speaker and in the fall at Brown City with the Joyfull Sound Singers from Ontario. The Blue Water Men received the “Partnership Award” in 2011 for their Meals for Millions donation o to the Society of St. Andrew Ministry.
The United Women held their Spiritual Growth Retreat at the Lions Bear Lake Camp. The program theme was “Living a Legacy” and included Living Truth II as singers.
They also met at Lapeer Trinity for a District Breakfast and workshop on “Going Green”. On October 15th they met at First United Methodist, Pigeon, for their District gathering. Angie Hart, Director of Youth and Young Adults for the Conference was the speaker.
Our Lay Speaking Classes trained 21 new basic Lay Speakers and 13 Advanced. Their commissioning took place at Sandusky and Heritage United Methodist Churches.
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This year’s District Conference was held at Heritage UMC with Rev. Bill Dobbs speaking. A healing service was led by Rev. Joanne Bartelt following the Worship Service. Some came sporting our new Blue Water t-shirts and with our District Logo. We expect to see many more of them at District and Conference activities.
January of 2012 brought our Pastor’s retreat with Rev. John Thornburg. He led us in an adventure to assist us in transforming the power of the Gospel through music. It was a spirit filled event and the Lake Huron Retreat Center the perfect place for the retreat.
Two events hosted by our District Superintendent, Rev. Joanne Bartelt, were delightful. The Pig Roast held at North Street Church to celebrate our ministry and the Christmas gatherings of both Lay and Clergy held at her home. Well over 600 attending the combined events. Her enthusiasm and support is seen in the number of churches who have paid their apportionments and become involved in these fun ministries. Many thanks to the pastor’s and lay people who continue to do God’s work in our blessed Thumb of Michigan.
Respectfully submitted by Rev. Ralph H. Pieper and Rev. Linda Fuller
CROSSROADS DISTRICT
The Crossroads District continues to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into his new day. As a pilot district for the Vital Church Initiative, we on the leadership team welcome the fresh wind of transformation, and are grateful for the opportunity to begin living into the promise of our God who will never leave nor forsake us. We choose to live by God’s strength for today and embrace God’s hope for tomorrow, seeking new avenues by which we might work, worship and witness together.
We find vitality in a connectional sharing of resources. Every church has a story to tell, and a testimony to the goodness of God and to the presence and work of the Lord among them. As we tell our stories and share our resources we all become stronger by virtue of the ties that bind us together in Spirit and in Truth. There is a strong commitment to mis- sions and spiritual formation through the district UMM and UMW, as well as the UM Youth. The ministry of Lay Speaking is alive and well, as our young adults give back by leading the Youth Lay Speakers weekend training.
The people of the Crossroads District brought a fresh innovative spirit to Bishop’s Day in 2011 by going out into the community and serving in Jesus’ name, putting coins in ma- chines at the laundromat, giving people money for gas and washing their windshield at the filling station, handing out free hot dogs at a free car wash, cleaning up the streets, and visiting a nursing home to sing and pray with residents. When people asked, “Why are you doing this?” We were able to respond, “Because Jesus loves you and we do too!” In 2012, we will take Bishop’s Day into the mall, connecting with local health agencies and providing local churches the opportunity to promote the ways in which the church is work- ing to combat poverty by improving health locally and globally.
We continue to keep these five critical areas before us as benchmarks for ministry: Cam- pus Ministry, Flint Urban Core, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Congregational Develop- ment, Small Membership Congregations. The Crossroads District staff, the Leadership Team, and our District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Eugene Blair strive to keep these critical
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Staff persons are Rev. Kristen Parks, Youth Director; Lynn Manderville, Christian Education Consultant; Matt Packer, Small Membership Church Consultant; Cheryl Rentschler, Ad- ministrative Assistant; Carl Kinney, Treasurer. This team of Spirit-filled servants makes the Crossroads District the best place to serve! I am grateful for your work and for the joy with which you do it!
I am excited to see what the Lord has for the people of the Crossroads District in the com- ing year. Please join me in praying for the lost and those who are hurting. May the Lord give us increase by new converts to the faith. May we share the gospel of Jesus Christ with passion and deep conviction through the sharing of our lives with those around us. May we be attentive to the Lord and make the most of every opportunity as we spread everywhere the fragrance of Christ (2 Cor 2:15).
Grace and Peace to you, Rev. LuAnn Rourke, Chairperson of Leadership Team for Crossroads District – Flint, Michigan
DETROIT RENAISSANCE DISTRICT No report received.
MARQUETTE DISTRICT
Like the never-ending waves of the Great Lakes, the Marquette District continues with the pulse of ministry. As congregations spread far and wide across both the Upper and North- ern Tip of the Lower Peninsulas, we share in a connectional feeling well worth highlighting. The 2011 District Learning Fair gathered folks at two locations this year, Norway Grace and St. Ignace UMC’s, for an informative celebration of apportionment giving, Ministry Ju- bilee, and the Advance, entitled “Second Mile Living, Second Mile Giving”.
Bishop’s Day, in March, brought together United Methodists from across the district for a day centered on “Engaging in Ministry with the Poor”. Rev. Alan Rice from the Rural Faith Development Community Corp. shared on what it takes to be in relevant ministry with the poor. With his associates, Duncan and Bubba, Rev. Rice shared his experiences in pas- toring Crossfire UMC in North Wilkesboro, NC, a biker congregation of “working folk” made up of 25% unemployed, in an area where 68% of the community lives below the poverty line. Breakout topics included: Food Pantries, Protein for the Poor, Community Gardening, Blue Collar Ministry, and The Marquette area Homeless Initiative’s “Room at the Inn”. With the lively singing and pasties lunch, 130 were inspired and energized by what turned out to be the highlight event of the year for the Marquette District.
Rev. Faith Fowler from Cass Community Social Services was featured at the God’s Coun- try Cooperative Parish gathering in October. One of United Methodism’s most extensive and multifaceted ministries with the poor, CCSS has drawn nationwide attention. With Rev. Fowler, The Ambassadors, a group of homeless and formerly homeless men sang for the students of the Engadine Schools.
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The 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 Disaster was marked with an Ecumenical Memorial Serv- ice held at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Marquette. Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran, Epis- copal, Presbyterian, United Methodist and Catholic churches in the Upper Peninsula region joined together.
As we look to the coming year, we anticipate a change to the Learning Fair. Rather than in the winter months when travel is least predicable, the event will be held in October next year. Just goes to show that yes, we’re still alive and always looking for better ways to be connected together.
Respectfully submitted, Scott Harmon
SAGINAW BAY DISTRICT No report received.
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Re- ceive the Holy Spirit.…”
On August 6, 2011 seventy-five leaders of the Detroit Conference gathered in an upper room. They came from the wide range of geography and culture and life experience that make our conference rich and filled with potential. They were agency leaders, appointive and full cabinet members, and program director staff. Lay, clergy, young and not quite so young were all a part of the body of Christ gathered that day.
Centered around a theme of Moving Away From the Shoreline from the Gospel of Mark chapter 4, the sole purpose of the day-long gathering was to continue to align all confer- ence level efforts and resources to fulfill the Detroit Conference Vision to create and nur- ture dynamic and fruitful congregations that make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
The gathering was organized by the Conference Leadership Team in fulfillment of its man- date to conduct an annual visioning conference, and it worked well because the Spirit moved among the gathered disciples! In that “upper room” the process produced meas- urable progress. The process involved:
1. Reminding leaders about the Conference Mission and Vision as the primary focus. 2. Visioning – Identifying clear benchmarks that will be true 5 years from now in the life of the Annual Conference if we are living out our Mission and Vision well. 3. Clarifying the role of Conference Agencies, which is to resource, train and partner with a focus on congregational vitality and community transformation, not simply on conference programs. 4. Identifying a potential alignment of agencies that can resource the newly identified benchmarks of the Vision.
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5. Surfacing key goals and strategies that must be accomplished within the next 18 months in order to be faithful to the Mission and Vision and cause the five-year picture to come true.
In several subsequent meetings, prayerfully, and with great care, the Conference Leader- ship Team poured over the results of this process, eventually discerning and enunciating three clear pathways with seven measurable benchmarks. These benchmarks will be shared at the Detroit Annual Conference 2012 session. Some are already impacting the prioritization of agencies, staff and funding streams. Others will guide decision-making over the next 12 months.
In this manner the Detroit Conference Leadership Team continues to fulfill our mandate to offer an ongoing visioning process that aligns conference resources around the confer- ence vision. The Holy Spirit continues to stir in this work.
Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Dr. Jerome (Jerry) DeVine Mr. Michael Clark Director of Connectional Ministries Conference Lay Leader, Vice-Chair of CLT
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP TEAM PERSONNEL COMMITTEE No report received.
CONFERENCE SUPPORT STAFF POLICY COMMITTEE No report received.
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
In the past year, we have had much to celebrate. We had our 13th year of our Mission Intern Program. The Mission Intern Program encourages young, college age adults to ex- plore servant ministry for a summer. These interns work to provide summer programming for children and youth in poor rural and urban areas.
Without this program, the congregations involved would not be able to provide a summer program for the children in their community. With the interns, they are able to connect with children and youth in their community in profound ways. The benefits from these summer programs extend throughout the whole year.
The Mission Interns are an inspiration to their home churches, the children in the programs and to all of us as they model the ministry proclaimed in Matthew 25:31-46. The home churches of these mission interns are also drawn into a closer relationship with mission ministries as they support the interns financially and spiritually during their summer work.
2012 will be the first year without founder Terry Gladstone, and we will be working hard to spread the glory in her honor.
“I see it [Terry’s flame] the eyes of young people who spent summers feeding the hungry and clothing the naked and welcoming the children because you told them it was the clos-
157 Historical Reports 2012 est they would ever get to God.” –Jeff Nelson, poem for Terry Gladstone.
This year, we have had much to celebrate, much to remember and much to keep doing in memory of Terry Gladstone. Amen.
CONFERENCE DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: … a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; …” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6
Self-examination is an essential spiritual discipline, both for the individual disciple as well as for the connectional body responsible for equipping and sending forth disciples into the world. The examination is not simply for gaining feelings of satisfaction or self-depreciation; it is for choosing clear pathways toward greater strength and growth. The United Methodist Church is in a significant season of self-examination at all levels of our connection. Direc- tors of Connectional Ministries are often given the responsibility to create the process of examination as well as to implement the necessary changes to make it a season of fruitful transformation, not simply a season of loss through change.
In keeping with the text from Ecclesiastes, we “seek” more vitality and growth for and through our local churches. We “seek” more direct relevance of our conference agencies to the leaders of our local churches. We “seek” to have more people directly involved in ministries and less complicated structures in the process. Even more so, we “seek” to reach more people, younger people and more diverse people, connecting them to Christ and communities of faith that are helping to change the world.
To do so may mean to “lose” those practices that no longer meet the needs of a post- Christian world that exists all around our church buildings. It may even mean to “throw away” organizational structures and programs [in conference or local church settings] cre- ated for a different time and place. Over the past year I have continually worked with the conference program staff, the Conference Leadership Team and with other related agen- cies of the conference to examine the best ways to align our resources around equipping effective leadership at conference and local church levels, identifying pathways for devel- oping new faith communities, and developing processes to expand the vitality and impact of local congregations. Three clear pathways, seven measurable benchmarks and a re- aligned budget proposal will be shared at our 2012 Detroit Annual Conference session. These are tangible evidences of a season of intentional and dynamic change emerging.
Each of the Conference Director staff persons is continuing to engage strategic planning in their respective areas of responsibility, focusing on relevance to the changing commu- nities and on equipping greater partnerships: James Parkhurst, Outdoor & Retreat Min- istries; Ang Hart, Youth & Young Adult Ministries; Dirk Elliott, New Faith Communities & Congregational Development; and, Paul Thomas, Communications. Sonya Luna, National Hispanic Plan Missionary, also functions as part of our program staff team. Unfortunately one of our director staff, Rev. Terry Gladstone, died and moved into the great cloud of wit- nesses this past year as well. Each of these individuals is a dedicated servant leader on your behalf. Our support staff offers concrete hospitality and assistance to the multiple agencies doing ministry for the annual conference throughout the year: Claudia Bowers,
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Administrative Assistant to the Director of Connectional Ministries & Conference Leader- ship Team; Cheryl Poole, Camp Registrar; and, Jessica Browning, Data Management/Re- ceptionist/Secretarial Support.
I will be following the actions of the 2012 General Conference on site to identify those de- cisions which will have direct and immediate impact on the Detroit Conference. In the months following General Conference 2012 I will be working closely with the Conference Leadership Team and the Committees on Nominations and Standing Rules to examine potential structural changes that may benefit our effectiveness as a conference, or that may be required of us due to the actions of the General Conference.
Respectfully submitted, Rev. Dr. Jerome R. DeVine Director of Connectional Ministries
NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – NCD
The New Church Development (NCD) Committee embodies the vision of the DAC: To cre- ate and nurture dynamic and fruitful congregations who make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
The purpose of the NCD Committee is to collaborate with the Cabinet Representative, the Conference Director of New Faith Communities and Congregational Development, the Conference Staff, the Director of Connectional Ministries, and the Conference Leadership Team to start new congregations and to promote, encourage and resource healthy con- gregations in new ministries. The goal of the NCD Committee is not only to create and nurture new faith communities that reflect the diverse ministry setting of the Detroit Annual Conference, but to offer adequate training and support to sustain these ministries. By train- ing church planters and those who support them, the NCD Committee seeks to equip the DAC to create “new places for new faces.”
The NCD Committee was established by the 2011 Detroit Annual Conference and is a re- organization of the former Church Extension Table (within the Board of Global Ministries). In its first year, the NCD Committee has outlined its purpose and structure, reviewed cur- rent new church start projects and made plans to meet specific goals, including the Con- ference goal of establishing a minimum of two new faith communities per year.
In 2011-2012, the NCD Committee offered support for new faith communities: Faithway: Midland; First: Brighton; Detroit Villages: Detroit. Funds were granted for new faith com- munities planted in 2012: Fenton UMC; Metro Detroit Hispanic/Latino New Church Plants. In addition, the NCD Committee hosted “Church Planting 101” for those interested in being trained as new church start pastors and began the work of assessing pastoral leaders for training in a New Faith Community Academy. The Committee’s goal is to train and assess a minimum of six persons for new church plants.
In 2012 -2013 the NCD Committee will continue to offer grants for new faith communities. The NCD will also provide support and fund coaching for church planters currently working in new faith communities (established prior to 2013) and for those that begin new faith communities in 2013. It is also the Committee’s goal in 2013 to train a minimum of 10
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As the NCD Committee trains church planters and assists in establishing new faith com- munities, it will communicate the vision of new church development and lead the Detroit Annual Conference in developing a vibrant culture of new church development.
Sherry Parker, New Church Development Committee
CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRIES – CYM No report received.
CONFERENCE UNITED METHODIST MEN – UMM No report received.
CONFERENCE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN – UMW
Where in the world are United Methodist Women? EVERYWHERE! Who in the world are United Methodist Women? We try to let you know each year, as we seek new members, new mission, new ideas and new comfort zones.
Our 2011 year began with community building at our January Mission Team meeting at Flint Hope UMC as we began to plan and implement our program planning for the year. The 2011 theme for the Schools of Christian mission under the direction of Dean Kay Fuller was All Things Made New. There were two different sessions of Schools of Christian Mission.
School of the South, our one day “drive in“ event met at Troy Big Beaver UMC with Joe and Joanne Perez leading Joy to the World, Genie Bank the Haiti study, and DS Joanne Bartelt The Journey, Forgiveness & Reconciliation, Coming out on the Side of Grace study. Attendance was about 150. Youth were able to come for free, and had their own Recon- ciliation study session with Rev.Billie Lou Gillespie.
The School by the Lake met at Lake Huron Retreat Center with Port Huron DS Rev. Joanne Bartelt leading the spiritual growth study The Journey. . .Rev. Joe & Joanne Perez led the social issue study Joy to the World; Mission in the Age of Global Christianity.
Haiti: Challenges & Hope was the geographic study, led by Rev. Joanne Bartelt , DS of Blue Water District.
Our study leaders and conference officers attended Midwest Regional School of Mission at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa for mission study, officer update, and School of Christian Mission planning.
The District Annual Celebrations were held the beginning of October, with each district having the same Keynote Speaker, Ang Hart, Associate Council Director with Youth and Young Adults for Detroit Annual Conference. Her topic was Broadening the Vision, and
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The 38th Conference Annual Celebration “We Are Women of Purpose! To Experience Free- dom as Whole Persons!” was held on Saturday, October 29 at Brighton First UMC. It opened with the story of Isabella Thoburn, first woman missionary doctor sent out by the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society – to India. It was wonderfully told by Mary Thoburn Tame, pastor of Lincoln Park UMC, the great grand-niece of Isabella Thoburn.
Our Keynote Speaker was Harriett J. Olson, Deputy General Secretary of Women’s Divi- sion. After greatly inspiring us, she held question & answer sessions during he two lunch sessions.
For the Hands-on-project, attendees were to write notes/send cards to those listed in the 2011 Prayer Calendar, to be mailed after the meeting.
The In-gathering project of bedding, bed pillows, and other linens brought about 400 items to be used in the Brighton area for those in need.
As I complete through my third year as President of Detroit Conference United Methodist Women, I thank God for this opportunity to serve, share, and seek new ways and wisdom to lead this “community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellow- ship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.”
Linda A Schramm, President Detroit Conference United Methodist Women
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CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION – CFA
2011 brought continued economic growth to Michigan. This new economic growth im- pacted not only the business community, but families and churches as well. CFA was pleased by apportion receipts of 81.1%, though it was a little less than the 82.6% of 2010. Additional investment income allowed us to add to the Connectional Ministries and Ad- ministration (CMA) and Conference Leadership Team (CLT) reserves.
CFA appreciates how hard each congregation worked in 2011 to pay their apportionments. Two hundred ninety six (296) churches of every size – approximately 67% of 442 congre- gations in our annual conference – paid 100% of their apportionment contribution. Many other congregations endeavored to pay at least something beyond their pension appor- tionments. Twenty nine (29) congregations made no payment toward their common budget apportionments in 2011.
As we consider our financial commitment to the general church, an additional amount of $48,634.79 was added to our World Service Fund apportionment, to bring the total paid
161 Historical Reports 2012 to One Million Dollars, or 85.14% of what was requested. The Episcopal Fund was paid at 100%. All other general church apportionments were paid at between 78.11% and 89.98% the level of actual receipts.
2011 also brought a change to the staff structure of our annual conference, CFA partnered with the Board of Pensions and Health Care Benefits to petition the Detroit Annual Con- ference to add to our structure a full-time conference benefits officer. After this legislations was adopted, the Rev. Donald Emmert was appointed to this position. We appreciate his leadership and the essential support he provides to clergy and their families.
After 18 years of outstanding leadership, Anna Morford, conference treasurer, announced at annual conference her retirement effective November 1, 2011. A wonderful retirement party was held for her in October. Anna was one of the most dynamic treasurers in the history of our conference. CFA will miss her gentle wisdom and experience as we continue to grapple with the economic issues of our time.
Marsha Lyttle, Vice President/Personnel of CFA, led us through an extensive search process. In October we hired David Dobbs as our new conference treasurer. David, a life- long United Methodist, brings years of experience working with non-profits, a strong fi- nancial background, a wonderful faith, and vitality to this position. CFA is pleased to have him as part of our leadership team and look forward to sharing in ministry with him.
2011 was a busy year for CFA. We appreciated the continued support of the Board of Pen- sions in providing funds for retiree moves for 2011.
As we look ahead, we realize that many financial challenges await us in 2012. The support of every local congregation is appreciated and essential. Together we can made a differ- ence in the world. Thank you to the churches of the Detroit Annual Conference for your support and faithfulness!
Carol J. Johns, President of CFA
BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY – BOM
As we enter this final moment of the 2009-2012 quadrennium, the Board of Ordained Min- istry finds its tasks constant and yet ever changing. We are assigned the task by Discipline of recruiting, training and assessing candidates for ministry. Such tasks are requiring us to vision differently as candidates and ministry evolve with the culture that surrounds us, yet faithful to the call of God that is upon us. We have been blest as an annual conference with persons who bring imagination and commitment to these varying tasks.
One of the tasks assigned to the Board is the shared sponsoring of the Michigan Area Sexual Ethics Training in the Spring of 2012. Its funding comes from the Ministry Jubilee funds churches have been providing over the years.
The Board has been challenged to evaluate the residency program and the transitions we see happening as numbers of commissioned deacons and elders are reduced and varied from year to year. We also offer up our celebration of the life of Rev. Terry Gladstone who helped guide part of this program with such grace and effectiveness until the moment of
162 Historical Reports 2012 her transition to resurrected life. We will miss her insight and her life within our ordered community.
We anticipate a significant quadrennial renewal as more than 1/3 of the board will be step- ping off as others come to take their places. I am grateful for all of those who have given themselves to this community of ministry and taken on the broad and deep commitments of time and heart required by the variety of tasks that we share. Theirs is the work and integra- tion of ministry you witness in the orders, the fellowship, residential programs, scholarship management, recruitment, the candidacy process, and in the variations in conference rela- tionships. In this moment I offer my deepest gratitude for the gift of Rev. who has served as my mentor and guide as well as the board vice chair, and chair of the Conference Relations Committee. It has been Tom’s work to keep me focused and calm in the challenges of this shared ministry. I also offer up thanks for Nancy Arnold, our Administrative Assistant, whose organizational mind and supportive spirit makes us function and flourish.
We still and always challenge clergy and laity to be attentive to the movement of the Holy Spirit upon the lives of those around you who may require your voice to be the echo of the call of God into ministry. May this Church of Jesus Christ always find responsive hearts, creative minds, and committed spirits for the work of allowing the compassion and joy of the Gospel to find expression through the church and in the world.
Rev. Jim Kellermann, Chair, Board of Ordained Ministry
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE No report received.
BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS
Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits (CBOPHB) Report to the 2012 Annual Conference
Section A: Pension Committee
PENSION & HEALTH INSURANCE DELINQUENCIES: The total 2011 Detroit Conference pension apportionment was paid by the local churches at a rate of 94.3%, almost 2.5% less than 2010. Of the 440 churches apportioned, 397 churches paid 100%, a decrease of 11 from 2010. Nine churches paid 0%. With an unpaid balance of over $137,000 in 2011 (almost doubling that of 2010), total outstanding pension apportionment balances have now exceeded $1 million over the last 12 years.
The CBOPHB cannot indefinitely sustain the current trend of annual unpaid pension ap- portionments through its reserves and earnings. Therefore, the CBOPHB implores every local church to regard the pension apportionment a high priority and make every effort to meet its financial responsibility in 2012, as well as to consider repayment toward outstand- ing amounts from prior years. Permanent records are kept on file with the intention to re- cover the balances.
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Outstanding balances for both pension apportionments and health insurance balances (also listed below) become part of a local church’s financial plan when a local church con- siders building expansion, merger, or closure. Please contact the Conference Benefits Of- ficer, Rev. Donald Emmert, for further details or to discuss payment options for prior year pension and health insurance balances.
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2011 Benefits-Related Special Grants/Payments of the CBOPHB
Prior Year Health Insurance Premium Balances written-off as uncollectible: None Subtotal $0
Grants approved for Conference Incapacity Benefits: Euper, Liles, Love, Stover, Taylor $50,465 Less disability plan reimbursements (22,115)
Subtotal $28,350
Payments from Accounts at GBOPHB $28,350
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Payments to Churches whose clergy were on Temporary Incapacity in 2011 North Street $ 400 North Branch 800 Flint Bethel 800 Garden City First 600 Montrose 800 Mio 400 Holly 800 Glennie 800
Subtotal $5,400
Grants approved for: Retiree Moves in 2011 $58,000 Health Premiums for Clergy on Leave Categories 34,779 Special Medical Situations 31,649
Subtotal $124,428
Payments from Accounts at DAC $129,828
Total 2011 Special Grants/Payments from all CBOPHB accounts $158,178
Disciplinary Question #22: Who have been discontinued as local pastors (Par. 320.1)? A. Full Time None B. Part Time Shepard, Douglas 11/27/11
Disciplinary Question #44: What full members on honorable location are to be granted the status of honorable location-retired (Par. 360.3)? Smith, Mark K 07/01/12
Disciplinary Question #52: What action has been taken concerning disabled ministers and lay pastors (Par. 358)? 1. Incapacity Leave Terminated: Collins, David C 04/15/09 Start 11/01/11 Retired Sever Jr., Gerald M 07/01/06 Start 07/01/12 Retired Srock, Robert A 12/01/03 Start 07/01/12 Retired
2. Who are granted incapacity leave since the 2011 Annual Conference None
3. Who are granted incapacity leave at this session? Name Date of Incapacity Brown, Colon 02/01/06 Butters, Terry 07/01/05 Donelson, Linda 10/01/00
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Elliott, John 04/01/02 Frank, Nancy 08/01/05 Gentile, Michelle 06/15/90 Hamilton, John 07/01/04 Hawkins, Rhonda 06/01/00 Liles, Lynda 07/01/11 Love, Mary Jean 01/01/11 Mayo, Judith 12/05/07 Mehl Jr., John 01/01/09 Meyers, Patricia 08/01/06 Stover, Colin P 01/01/11 VanWormer, Patricia 11/15/95
Disciplinary Question #53: What members in Full Connection have been retired (Par. 359) A. Benefits based upon 30 years of service or attainment of age 62 (Par. 359.2b) resulting in actuarial reduction of benefits: Denton, Bruce M 07/01/12 Ferris, John C 07/01/12 Gladstone, David G 07/01/12 Johnston, Jack E 07/01/12 Johnston, Mark G 07/01/12 Paige, Margaret A 07/01/12 Paulson, Dennis N 07/01/12 Ray, David E 07/01/12 Webster, Brent L 07/01/12
B. Benefits based upon 40 years of service or attainment of age 65 (Par. 359.1 & Par. 359.2c): Finzer, G Fred 07/01/12 Kail, Pamela S 07/01/12 Pieper II, Ralph H 07/01/12 Rule, James L 07/01/12 Tame, Mary T 07/01/12
C. Based on the twenty-year rule (Par. 359.2a): None D. Ad Interim (since the last Annual Conference) (Par. 359.2d): Collins, David C 11/01/11 Gladstone, Terry N 0/27/11
Disciplinary Question #54: What Associate Members have been retired (Par.359)? Luce, Michael W 07/01/12 Sever Jr, Gerald M 07/01/12
Disciplinary Question #56: Who has been recognized as a retired Local Pastor (Par. 320.5)? Chapman, Robert D 07/01/12 Montney, James B 07/01/12 Sheffield, Alice J 07/01/12 Srock, Robert A 07/01/12
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Steps to Retirement: The following information should be examined by anyone contemplating retirement within the next five years. Often it takes significant time to correct a special situation or service record error. 1. Attend a pre-retirement seminar (next seminar set for February 2013 for those within ten years of retirement; a seminar for those with less than ten years of service is tentatively scheduled for February 2014). 2. Review the 2012 Book of Discipline pertaining to retirement 3. Notify, in writing, as early as possible (at least 6 months prior to retirement) the following: A. Bishop Jonathon Keaton B. Your District Superintendent C. Rev. Don Emmert, Conference Benefits Officer D. Rev. Mark D. Miller, Chairperson of Committee on Conference Relations of the Board of Ordained Ministry 4. Materials regarding pension payment options are sent from the General Board of Pension & Health Benefits after receiving notification of a participant’s intention to retire. A pension projection is available anytime through the General Board of Pension & Health Benefits at 800-851-2201 or www.gbophb.org (Benefits Ac- cess) 5. Health Insurance: At age 65, you are eligible for Medicare. You MUST enroll in Part A and B to qualify for the Conference Retiree Group Coverage. If you opted out of Social Security earlier, you must arrange to purchase Medicare Benefits in order to be eligible for coverage under the Conference Retiree Group Coverage. PLEASE REVIEW THE INSURANCE RULES RE- LATING TO THE RETIREE GROUP COVERAGE!!! 6. Supply photocopies of Medicare cards for you and your spouse to the Confer- ence Benefits Officer, Rev. Don Emmert, at the DAC Flint Regional Office, 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy. Suite 1, Flint, MI 48504; Fax (810)233-0558. 7. Review all beneficiary designations on your Pension Accounts at the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits.
General Information: 1. Each pastor is advised to check with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits periodically to make certain that his/her service record is accurate. This is especially important with respect to pre-1982 service and the CRSP Plan ef- fective January 1, 2007 since these benefits are calculated based upon years of service. 2. Each person is encouraged to check his/her own Social Security record every 3 years to be certain that all payments have been properly credited. The Social Security Administration is not required to correct errors over 3 years old! 3. Each person is encouraged to arrange for his/her UMPIP contribution to be re- mitted to the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, beginning as early as possible in their career, in order to maximize the benefits of compound inter- est.
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Section B: Committee on Health Benefits
The Detroit Conference Group Health Plan was changed by Special Conference action on February 15, 2003, to Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO Option 4. Dental coverage is pro- vided through Guardian Insurance, with an optional choice of vision coverage. Prescription drug coverage is provided through CVS Caremark. A prescription mail order program through Extended Care Pharmacy is encouraged for recurring/maintenance prescriptions. These plans are designed to safeguard the health and well being of covered members and their families. The medical plan covers a wide range of medical expenses related to the more routine accident and illness situations, as well as the sudden unexpected medical expenses related to a major accident or illness that can generate thousands of dollars in expense in a short time frame. Your benefits booklets describe the features of these plans in full detail. Review the booklets to gain an understanding of the plans, and keep them available for ready reference in the event you require care.
Active Plan Benefits: The medical and dental care plans are designed to cover eligible active participants and their eligible dependents during their working years. Insurance pre- miums are shared by the Local Church/Conference-approved salary paying unit and ap- pointed clergy/conference lay employees according to the premium sharing schedule approved at the 2006 Annual Conference.
Retiree Plan Benefits: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Complementary Benefits Coverage is de- signed to provide secondary medical expenses of retirees and their eligible dependents as a supplement to Federal Medicare (Part A and Part B). Dental, prescription drugs and vision (optional) coverage is also available to retirees. Note: Retiree status related to eli- gibility, time in service, Detroit Annual Conference appointments to a local church, etc., will determine how the plan premiums are shared. Full details appear in the Retiree Plan section of this report.
Plan Administration: Beginning April 1, 2003, both the Active and Retiree plans are cen- trally administered by BenePro, Inc. where enrollment and premium billings are processed. BenePro and/or the Conference Benefits Officer are available to answer your questions about the plans.
Who is Eligible:
Active Plan: Eligible classes include the following:
1. All full-time active employees as defined, of the Detroit Annual Conference, local churches, agencies, or institutions of the are eligible. Active full-time employees age 65 through age 72, including non-working spouses 65 to 72 (regardless of the em- ployee’s age) are also eligible until Federal Medicare becomes effective. 2. All eligible employees, as defined, of the above eligible participating groups may also become eligible as retirees. Refer to the Retiree Group Section for details and con- ditions relating to retired employees. 3. All surviving spouses and dependents of covered deceased employees, as defined, of the above participating groups are eligible. Premiums are paid by the Detroit Annual Conference. 4. The divorced or legally separated spouse is eligible for group insurance coverage subject to the following conditions:
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a. Coverage of the spouse will be eligible for continuation until the earliest of the following occurs: i. Acquisition of group health insurance from another source ii. Remarriage of the divorced spouse iii. Three years have elapsed following the date of the divorce decree or legal separation b. The divorced or legally separated spouse shall be responsible for payment of the monthly premium to the Conference Treasurer’s Office. c. Laid-off employees who are no longer eligible because of termination of employ- ment (for other than gross misconduct) may continue in the group for eighteen (18) months provided they apply for continuation within 60 days of termination date and pay premiums promptly to the Conference Treasurer’s Office.
Effective Date: The date you commence work on a full time basis. Full-time is considered working at least 30 hours per week in your position.
Eligible Dependents: Dependents who are eligible are: 1. Your spouse 2. Your children under 26 years of age. (Effective January 1, 2011 dependent children may remain on a participant’s pol- icy through the end of the month in which they turn age 26 in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010.) 3. A dependent not enrolled at the time of their eligibility will have the opportunity to enroll annually during open enrollment. 4. A dependent may enroll immediately in the case of a life-qualifying event. If a depend- ent does not enroll within 30 days of a life-qualifying event they must wait until the next open enrollment period.
Note: Any changes in family status – additions, terminations, births, marriage – have an important impact on eligibility. Changes MUST be communicated to the Benefits Officer, Rev. , 1309 N Ballenger, Suite 1, Flint, MI 48504, WITHIN 30 DAYS of the date the change occurs. Any delay in notification can mean a delay in insurance coverage by the carrier, or a delay in processing a claim, and potential loss of eligibility.
When your insurance commences: You will be insured on the date you become eligible if you have completed the required health insurance enrollment materials to the Confer- ence Benefits Officer and provided you are not away from work due to disability on that date. If you are not actively at work due to disability, your insurance will not start until you return to active full-time work. Each of your eligible dependents will be covered on the date you become eligible for the insurance or the date such person becomes a dependent, whichever is later, provided you have enrolled for benefits for your eligible dependents.
Retiree Group Medical/Dental Care Program Introduction This special section of the conference group medical and dental care plan sets the con- ditions for coverage and costs. Conditions take into account length of time in local ap- pointments and covered service in the Detroit Conference pension plan. It is very important that you understand the specific rules relating to whom, when, and how you become eli- gible for coverage under the Retiree Plan benefits. How the cost of the program is shared
172 Historical Reports 2012 is also an important factor to determine from the information that follows. You have a right to have your questions answered, as well as a responsibility to convey them in writing to the Board of Pension & Health Benefits for a response. The board is ready, willing and able to assist you in understanding this important program in advance of your retirement date. We ask that you not rely on verbal responses to general questions raised in infor- mational meetings or provided by representatives other than the Board of Pension & Health Benefits, or coming about through pre-retirement seminars not dealing exclusively with the subject.
If you have had several appointments during your career, some beyond the Local Church, through another Annual Conference or another career path, it is important that you deter- mine your eligibility for retiree coverage and how the cost will be shared early in your ap- pointment to a local church in the Detroit Annual Conference. You will then be in a position to plan for the future.
**Post Retirement Medical/Dental Care Benefits for Clergy who received their first appointment in the DAC prior to 2007** Provides for continuing coverage in the event of death, disability, and retirement. 1. In order for coverage to continue in the event of death, disability, or retirement, the clergy person (including eligible dependents) must have been an active participant in the health insurance coverage since the most recent open enrollment period, except in the case of death or disability in which case the clergy person must have been actively participating since the most recent Annual Conference. If a participant or eligible dependent terminates their coverage sub- sequent to the participant’s retirement, they may not re-enroll in the health insur- ance plan at a future date (including open enrollment periods.) 2. Definitions. a. The “Health Insurance Coverage” shall mean the health insurance ben- efit package as approved by the Detroit Annual Conference. b. The phrase “with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference” means that the Detroit Annual Conference through the apportionment system made the contributions to the General Board of Pension & Health Benefits for retirement benefits. You are eligible depending upon age and years of service. 3. Retirement at age 65 or with 40 years of service If the clergy person has served 25 years or more under Episcopal ap- pointment with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference, then the Detroit Annual Conference will pay the full cost of the health insurance cov- erage for the clergy person and eligible dependents, provided that the clergy person will have served under Episcopal appointment with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference for five (5) years immediately preceding retirement. If the clergy person has served less than 25 years under Episcopal ap- pointment with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference, then the Detroit Annual Conference will pay a pro-rata share of the cost of the health insurance coverage for the clergy person and eligible dependents the nu- merator of which will be the number of years of service under Episcopal ap- pointment with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference and the denominator of which will be 25; provided that the clergy person shall have served under Episcopal appointment with pension credit from the Detroit An-
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nual Conference for the five (5) years immediately preceding retirement. Years served under Episcopal appointment with pension credit from the West Michigan Conference shall be counted in determining the calculations under the 25-year rule and the five (5) year rule. Both the clergy person and the clergy person’s spouse must enroll in Medicare Parts A & B at the first date of eligibility. Health Insurance coverage shall be provided for the clergy person, the clergy person’s spouse who was married to the clergy person at the time of retirement, and any children of the clergy person who are eligible to be cov- ered under the health insurance coverage. The clergy person’s eligible de- pendents are determined as of the date of retirement. 4. Retirement at age 62 or with 30 years of service If the clergy person has served 25 years or more under Episcopal ap- pointment with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference, then the Detroit Annual Conference will pay the full cost of the health insurance cov- erage for the clergy person and eligible dependents, provided that the clergy person will have served under Episcopal appointment with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference for five (5) years immediately preceding retirement. If the clergy person has served less than 25 years under Episcopal ap- pointment with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference, then the Detroit Annual Conference will pay a pro-rata share of the cost of the health insurance coverage for the clergy person and eligible dependents the nu- merator of which will be the number of years of service under Episcopal ap- pointment with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference and the denominator of which will be 25; provided that the clergy person shall have served under Episcopal appointment with pension credit from the Detroit An- nual Conference for the five (5) years immediately preceding retirement. Years served under Episcopal appointment with pension credit from the West Michigan Conference shall be counted in determining the calculations under the 25-year rule and the five (5) year rule. Both the clergy person and the clergy person’s spouse must enroll in Medicare Parts A & B at the first date of eligibility. Health Insurance coverage shall be provided for the clergy person, the clergy person’s spouse who was married to the clergy person at the time of retirement, and any dependents of the clergy person who are eligible to be covered under the health insurance coverage. The clergy person’s eligible dependents are determined as of the date of retirement.
5. Retirement under the Twenty-Year Rule under Episcopal Appointment A clergy person (less than age 65), the clergy person’s spouse who was married to the clergy person at the time of his/her retirement, and any de- pendents of the clergy person who are actively participating in the health in- surance coverage at the time of retirement under the Twenty-Year Rule shall be eligible to continue the coverage but the clergy must pay the premium in full. Failure to remit the premium in a timely fashion will result in the coverage being terminated. At age 65, the clergy person will be eligible for the benefits as provided for and subject to the conditions set forth in paragraph three (3) above pro- vided that the clergy person will have served under Episcopal appointment
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with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference for five (5) years im- mediately preceding retirement. Years served under Episcopal appointment with pension credit from the West Michigan Conference shall be counted in determining the calculations under the 20-year rule and the five (5) year rule. Both the clergy person and the clergy person’s spouse must enroll in Medicare Parts A & B at the first date of eligibility.
**Post Retirement Medical/Dental Care Benefits for Clergy who received their first appointment in or subsequent to 2007** 1. All eligibility requirements, including the five year pension credit rule, are the same as Clergy appointed in the DAC prior to 2007. 2. In the event all eligibility requirements are satisfied, the DAC will provide a max- imum of 90% of the premium cost in retirement for 30 years of service and 3% per year credit for careers less than 30 years.
Clergy placed on Conference Disability Leave. If the clergy person (and eligible dependents) was actively partic- ipating in the health insurance coverage at the time of being placed on disability leave, the conference will provide and pay for health insurance coverage for the clergy person and the clergy person’s eligible dependents at the time of being placed on disability leave. If the clergy person remains on disability leave until retirement, then the clergy person shall be eligible for the health insurance coverage as provided in paragraph three (3) above and the years on disability leave shall be counted in determining the application of the 5-year and 25-year rules. Both the clergy person and the clergy person’s spouse must enroll in Medicare Parts A & B at the first date of eligibility.
Death of a clergy person serving under Episcopal Appointment with pension credit from the Detroit Annual Conference. If the deceased clergy person was participating in the health insurance coverage at the time of death, the Detroit Annual Conference will provide and pay for health insurance coverage for the eligible dependents of the clergy person. The surviving spouse must enroll in Medicare Parts A & B at the first date of eligibility. a. In the case when a clergy person marries or remarries after retirement or being placed on disability leave, the surviving spouse will be covered under the health insurance coverage at his/her own cost and may continue to be covered until his/her death. Failure to remit the premium due in a timely man- ner will result in the coverage being cancelled. b. The event of remarriage of a surviving spouse who was covered by the health insurance coverage, shall in no way change the covered status of such a person. However, the surviving spouse’s new spouse shall not be entitled to coverage by the health insurance coverage unless such person is so eligible by virtue of his/her own status.
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In the event any of the above provisions need to be interpreted, the Committee on Health Benefits is authorized to make any needed interpretation which will be considered final unless appealed to the full Board of Pension & Health Benefits, which will have the final authority to decide any issue. In the event of any dispute or disagreement by a par- ticipant, the Committee on Health Benefits is authorized to negotiate and settle the matter subject to the terms and conditions of the underwriter of the coverage and review by the Board of Pension & Health Benefits.
In the event any person is required to pay part of the premiums for health insurance coverage, the Detroit Conference Treasurer or conference administrative agency shall promptly bill such person for the appropriate dollar amount.
Presented by The Board of Pension & Health Benefits Mr. Fred Gray, President Rev. Donald J. Emmert, Conference Benefits Officer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The following is a summary of the Detroit Conference Board of Trustees working during 2011.
1. We elected our officers in October: a. Rev. Brent Webster: President b. Mr. Rob Long: Vice President c. Mr. David Dobbs: Treasurer d. Mr. Donnal Hammond: Secretary
2. All conference owned parsonages inspected and found to be in good condition.
3. We renewed a lease for the Missionary for the Hispanic/Latino Ministries parsonage through June 2012.
4. We continue to perfect the Parsonage Guidelines that we use for conference owned parsonages and encourage churches and districts to use them as well so that we have uniformity in parsonage standards. We welcome suggestions concerning the guidelines.
5. We met with representatives of Church Mutual Insurance for an annual loss/risk man- agement review.
6. We bid farewell to Anna Morford for her fine work with the Board and welcomed David Dobbs to the Board of Trustees as Conference Treasurer.
7. We renewed property and liability insurance for conference owned properties.
8. The following churches of the Detroit Conference were merged in 2011: a. Curran UMC merged with Mio UMC on June 12, 2011.
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BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The year 2011 continued to bring positive changes to the Board of Christian Education. The chair, Becky Jenkins, completed her time on the Board. Rachel Benton and Rev. Kathy Pittenger stepped up as the new co-chairs of the Board. Our goal continues to be to sup- port as many churches in the Detroit Conference as possible. At Annual Conference in 2011 we gave away 8 bins with games for all ages, continued the “freebie table” with free resources for clergy and lay people, and started a “consulting” program where members of the Board provide 2-4 hours of consulting time with local churches in any area of Chris- tian Education. The consulting program has been successful thus far and we will be ex- panding the ministry. The Board of Christian Education continued to support Haiti with medicine kits and support Liberia with $1,000 for Christian Education. The Board has also taken advantage of the Conference website and added a website for the Board of CE where people can find resources, articles, and support for Christian Education in local churches.
As we proceed into 2012, we will continue to use the Annual Conference as a platform to reach the greatest number of leaders in Christian Education by providing free media re- sources and supports. Additionally, we are committed to support Christian Educators Fel- lowship (including partnering with individuals to attend the National Conference in October 2012), the BCE website, being present at district Bishop’s Days, financial partnering with local churches and district Christian Education needs, the consulting program, and con- tinuing to improve communication through social media.
The Board of Christian Education is confident that these projects are using the financial resources creatively and responsibly in an effort to facilitate Christian Education which will make disciples of the most people within the most churches. Please keep the Board in your thoughts and prayers as we continue to help Christian educators throughout the Con- ference and connection.
Respectfully Submitted, Rachel Benton and Rev. Kathy Pittenger, Co-Chairs
BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY
In 2011 the board of Church and Society continues to advance our mission of making dis- ciples for Jesus Christ with advocacy and action, with the intent of furthering our goal of educating, communicating and advocating for social justice within the church and in our world.
We were once again proud to co-sponsor, the Keep Making Peace conference held at Lansing Central UMC in the spring, along with the West Michigan Board of Church and Society. This continues to be one of our most successful opportunities to address and equip people for advocacy and action in their local congregations. The conference once again was very successful and continues to address peace, justice ad equality issues in the church and the world.
The Board is pleased to continue to be a sponsor of Justice For Our Neighbors (JFON) of Southeast Michigan. This organization sponsored jointly by UMCOR and the General Board of Church and Society provides free legal counsel to persons dealing with immi- 177 Historical Reports 2012 gration issues in the USA. JFON is proving to be a very valuable ministry in our conference and we commend the Rev. Paul Perez for his leadership in this ministry.
Bread for the World and the Detroit West District Peace Center are also two of the many programs we continue to sponsor as a part of education and outreach to the larger com- munity and to our local congregations.
Statewide, we undertook an effort to ask the state of Michigan to continue it’s benefits for those who are unemployed due to the current financial climate in our state, in addition to continue to offering assistance to families and children who are in need of food and other basic living conditions. Although our efforts were unsuccessful, we continue to advocate for those who are overlooked in our society and to restore those programs.
Annual Conference has been an opportunity to educate and provoke discussion as we seek Holy Conferencing around issues of Peace with Justice and poverty. The Rev. Ed Rowe, Pastor of Central UMC in Detroit, was our keynote speaker at our annual banquet. Rev. Rowe gave an powerful presentation about our current housing crises and how that has affected the city of Detroit specifically. He spoke of the need for reform and the need for opportunities for fair housing for all people. Rev. Rowe was the unanimous choice to be the recipient of the Harold Stanton Peace with Justice Award.
We continue to embrace Wesley’s creed that there is no Justice but Social Justice, no ho- liness but Social Holiness and engaging in the world for it’s transformation in Jesus Christ.
Rev. Steven E. McCoy Chairperson
BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP
The Board of Discipleship continues to explore new ways we can be an encouragement to the local churches in regards to being disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. This means fully understanding our identities as disciples and living that out. Authentic disciples are greatly needed in this challenging time. To that end, the Board of Discipleship report is as follows:
The 2011 Hearts Strangely Warmed is always well received. We were pleased to host Bishop Robert Schnase who covered his newest material: Five Practices of Fruitful Living. This is the individual, disciple component using his Five Practices model. The goal was to paint a picture of what it means to be a disciple. One cannot make disciples unless, first, one is a disciple. The event was streamlined to one guest speaker and between his keynote addresses there were interactive activities designed to spur conversation about what it means to be an authentic disciple. Unfortunately, the cost went up by $5 per person. Some of that covered a copy of Bishop Schnase’s book, and the other portion of the cost of the book was subsidized by the Board of Discipleship. Our goal with the cost increase was not only to make the book available at a reduced rate, but to have the event cover its expenses. That was achieved.
Further, the Board of Discipleship is engaging in conversation and exploring how to best encourage authentic discipleship. Some of this may include: website development, Face- book presence and video access. It has been determined that one strong goal may be to
178 Historical Reports 2012 encourage local churches to create pathways to discipleship. Churches who have this component live out the Great Commission.
The Harry Denman Award for Evangelism was given to Hal Phillips, clergy.
The 2012 Hearts Strangely Warmed will be held on Saturday, November 10th with an em- phasis on how local churches can create pathways to discipleship, or how they can set up a process that works in their context. To that end, Rev. Dr. Brad Kalajainen from the West Michigan Conference (and possible team members) will provide us with a hands-on workshop.
Meanwhile, the Board of Discipleship continues to explore how best to support existing disciple-making projects already in existence, such as, but not limited to, Emmaus and Chrysalis; and to discuss ways the Conference and its membership can be encouraged to be grow in grace and in likeness of Jesus Christ and to take seriously the non-optional call to be disciples.
In this challenging time for the Church, the Board of Discipleship seeks to explore new options to encourage the local church to re-embrace discipleship as a key aspect of revi- talization. Please continue to pray for the Board of Discipleship!
Submitted By: Rev. Margie Bryce Chairperson
DISTRICT BOARDS OF MINISTRY
Ann Arbor (see District Leadership Councils) Blue Water (see District Leadership Councils) Crossroads (see District Leadership Councils) Marquette (see District Leadership Councils) Saginaw Bay (see District Leadership Councils)
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Life In The Inflatable Church Just when I thought we had spent our last nights, ever, on inflatable air mattresses, Kris and I signed on for a few days in Costa Rica with a mission work team. Addicted to comfort as we both are, it wasn’t the easiest adjustment to make. But we did it. I just unfolded both our air mattresses and preached to them, letting the hot air do the rest.
Still, the value of inflatables is not debatable, given that not every act of “blowing something up” is a bad act. If you don’t believe me, consider the inventive genius of England’s Michael Gill who, within the last few years, has given us the world’s first inflatable church. Which, judging from news reports across the pond, is no joke. You can put 60 people in it. Which means that it could effectively service at least 31 of the churches in our district. The New York Times press release says that not only is it 47 feet high, but that it includes a blow- up organ, altar, pulpit, pews, candles and stained glass windows.
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Traveling Light No explanation was offered as to how air gets to it or through it. One suspects it requires something more than pastoral huffing and puffing. Neither are we told how mobile it may be. But in a denomination where, from the days of John Wesley, Methodist preachers have been called “traveling elders,” I suppose we could be issued one of Michael Gill’s inflata- bles at ordination and, with the aid of a sturdy trailer hitch, lug our place of employment with us wherever we go.
After all, Jesus instructed his disciples to travel light. Paul modeled a ministry that viewed the entire Mediterranean as his parish. The Book of Hebrews highlighted the early tent wanderings of our Abrahamic ancestors in the faith. And John Wesley’s instructions to preachers….which are still read to ordinands today….included the admonition “to never spend any more time in any one place than is absolutely necessary.” Which means that we preachers could be the new Paladins of the ecclesiastical landscape, freely distributing business cards that read: “HAVE CHURCH, WILL TRAVEL.”
Once upon a time, we were light-traveling, circuit-riding people. Our preachers carried a clean, white shirt in one saddlebag and well-worn Bible in the other. My favorite Methodist circuit rider story concerns Rev. Peter Cartwright who was known for riding into a settle- ment at full gallop while screaming at the top of his lungs: “I smell hell here.” Would that I had the guts to do it, even once in my ministry.
One Brick On Top Of Another Well….times have changed and so have we. And while it might be quaint to do the trav- eling thing….the tent thing….or the inflatable thing….new occasions really do teach new duties. And one of the “newer duties” involves construction. Even the children of Abraham (our Judaic ancestors) progressed from a time of tenting to a time of tabernacling, culmi- nating in a time of templing, driven by a belief that God not only told them what to build, when to build and where to build, but how to build. I mean, there are whole, big sections of scripture that read like a construction manual.
So I am not going to apologize for having cluttered up the landscape by building four build- ings during my ministry, or making low-cost loans readily available to repair and refurbish other people’s buildings in this, my post-retirement ministry. Today’s preachers don’t ride horses and go to the people, so much as they build buildings and let the people come to them. Although buildings can be mixed blessings. Some buildings are museums, standing as monuments to past ministry. Others are albatrosses, the costly maintenance of which inhibits present ministry. But some are wonderful tools which gather, nurture and equip people for future ministry. So what is my job? My job is to make sure that more of our churches are….and continue to be….tool shops.
But let’s face reality. Many of our buildings present challenges, given that they have more age on them than members in them. Things break down and there’s no money to fix them. Even minor repairs get deferred….until they become major and costlier. Calls are then made to our office. Loan applications are sent from our office. Whereupon funds are sup- plied through our office (almost always at terms that are favorable when compared with any other lender). Until recently I told friends that I was in the roof, boiler and asphalt busi- ness. Now I have to add front doors, alarm systems and sound equipment to my business card. This is something we know how to do….and do it well. We serve as a financial wet nurse to aging and ailing buildings. This explains why I am so excited to partner in building
180 Historical Reports 2012 something brand new….a sanctuary for Scott Memorial UMC in Detroit. This will be the first new United Methodist sanctuary inside the city limits in nearly half a century. Better yet, there is a second church on our district getting ready to do something similar (although it may be a few months before I can spill the beans or loosen the purse strings).
But It’s More Than Just Buildings To be sure, brick and mortar certainly houses ministry….and may also enable ministry. But brick and mortar does not define ministry. Which explains why more and more of our dollars are going into grants that help transform ministry. This is relatively new for the Union (at least on this level). The 2011 budget listed grant totals in the amount of $255,000. In 2012, this number will increase to $265,000. But while a $10,000 increase may seem modest, the line item for “Transformational Ministry Grants” (within the larger number) will actually increase by $30,000, to a total of $138,000. How is that possible? It will be achieved, in part, through a modest reduction in “Pastoral Salary Support” (even as the Annual Conference is trying to wean itself from supplementing costs associated with pro- viding professional ministry to local churches). At the request of the District Superintendent, the Union will still backstop emergency needs for salaries and benefits. But the definition of “emergency” is being tightened, so as to shorten the “slippery slide into permanent de- pendency.” My ongoing goal, outlined in last year’s report, is to make more grant dollars available to churches that have seized ministry opportunities and need financial encour- agement to fuel their momentum. In short, where our churches are concerned, there will be a modest retreat from rescue funding and a greater move toward enhancement fund- ing.
So What Does This Mean About Our Mission Please allow me to be specific to the point of redundancy. At this point in history, our goal needs to be stronger local congregations. In short, our mission is our churches….the pastors who serve them ….the members (present and future) who populate them….and the neighborhoods that host them. Our churches are our focus. They are the reason for our being. And they are also our customers.
If we run an efficient organization….if we build an impressive endowment….if we address the root causes of systemic urban problems….and if we embody (by our presence) a “sign” that Christ still cares for this city….but, in the process, fail our churches, history will judge us harshly, and United Methodism will have fared poorly during the period of our steward- ship. In everything we do, there ought to be some traceable and measureable benefit to some local United Methodist Church.
So Are The Churches Deriving Any Benefit? I think you will find this fascinating. As of July 1, 2011, we have a total of 84 churches (lower by seven from the 91 churches of the former Detroit East and Detroit West Districts). That being acknowledged, let the record show that as of September 1, 2011, 66 of those 84 churches have experienced measureable financial benefit from the Union since the year began. The same can also be said of three additional churches, recently transferred to the Ann Arbor District, making a total of 69. And we still have one-third of the year to go.
Some of those dollars went to churches in the form of Salary Support Grants. A much larger amount flowed to churches in the form of Transformational Ministry Grants. And the largest amounts were given in the form of loans, most often for new construction or major capital repairs. A smaller number of loans (albeit involving a large number of dollars) refi-
181 Historical Reports 2012 nanced prior loans that churches had with other financial institutions. A few small grants were coupled with larger loans (for reasons that were more one-of-a-kind than automatic). While still other grants supported events in which persons from a number of churches par- ticipated. I am talking about events like the Urban Methodist Youth Camp, Lay Speaking Training for Youth, Clergy Family Camp and transportation costs related to “Youth 11” at Purdue University.
Isn’t 66 Out Of 84 An Incredible Ratio? I certainly think so. I would be surprised to find anything like it in previous records. It should be noted that some of the loans that are presently active were made in previous years. Still, those loans reflect money that is “in circulation,” presumably for the betterment of some congregation. For the record, I did not count any church that might have received one scholarship for one kid to attend one event. Closer to the truth is the fact that many of those 66 churches benefited from Union funding in multiple categories, with a few ben- efiting three or four times in three or four ways.
So Is The Union Merely A “Cash Cow?” I fear these words may still reflect the way some people see us. Which, I suppose, is un- derstandable. After all, church budgets are tight, lending sources are even tighter, and the pockets of the Annual Conference are anything but deep. But while our resources are far from unlimited, there is water in our well….and much of it is green. Still, we want to be known for other things, because we are doing other things….many of which go unnoticed. But all of which are deemed to be valuable.
For the past pair of years we have partnered with the Samaritan Counseling Center to bring national leaders to Metropolitan Detroit (i.e. Diana Butler Bass and Phil Gulley). We have partnered with the District(s) to provide Lay Speaker Training for Youth, and to un- derwrite Bishop’s Day. Our popular Forum for Preachers has consistently drawn large crowds and received high marks. Urban Camperships have been supported and the phe- nomenally successful Urban Methodist Youth Camp would not exist without us. And last summer, kids at a trio of churches benefited from programs we assisted.
Better still, we also offer problem-solving consultation to a number of pastors and congre- gations. I would run out of fingers and toes were I to count the number of times I have gone to a church….or dispatched a trustee to a church….to devise a solution to a dilemma. This very evening (after putting this report to bed) I will be at a church to untangle an endowment issue. Two groups of our trustees have worked an entire year with debt reduction night- mares at two churches. Hardly a week goes by when I do not respond to an inquiry seeking a recommendation. I also don my “mentor’s cap” to help pastors think through professional problems. And, just this summer, I have visited each new appointee who has arrived on our district with little previous knowledge of who we are or what we do. In short, I think more pastors are valuing us for what is in our heads than for what is in our checkbook.
So How Is The Union Faring Financially? Surprisingly well, thank you. Ron McIntyre and Larry Larmee continue to steer our corpus through cloudy horizons. Apportionment receipts have been consistent, reflecting my con- viction that when connectional relationships are nurtured and connectional benefits are tangible, congregations come through. Last year (2010) only five churches paid nothing… .all five of which were in the suburbs ….while 81 churches paid it all. Still, apportionment
182 Historical Reports 2012 income is a relatively small portion of our budget and no apportionment dollar is budgeted for office administration.
Our budget total for 2012 ($588,056) is actually down from 2011. All things considered, this is a minor miracle. Just three years ago (2009) our budget was $681,816. The savings have come in two areas. First, we have reduced our administrative overhead….primarily because I am a privately-hired retired pastor who is working less than full-time (80%). Sec- ond, we have diligently labored to reduce costs associated with properties under our man- agement (in effect, extricating ourselves from the real estate business). Managing real estate, while sometimes necessary, is neither our gift nor our calling.
On Professional Happiness People continue to ask me, three or four times a week, if I am happy doing this job. After three years, I keep trying to figure out what motivates the question. Is it because I look unhappy? I hope not. Rather, I think people look at what I did for 40 years and wonder how the shift in responsibilities could conceivably be pleasurable.
Truth be told, I never once saw myself in this job. Nor did I seek it. “Interim,” certainly. “Permanent,” highly unlikely. But a job is what you make it. And I have been allowed to make this one into something I truly enjoy. You see, I care deeply about churches and pastors. I also care deeply about the city. But most of all, I care deeply about making a difference. And this job opens itself to all three.
I also get to do a few things more commonly associated with my old life. I preach a bit, marry a bit, bury a bit, and haunt the halls of hospitals a bit. Last December, I taught a four week Advent study at one church. This November, I will do a four week teaching stint at another. And before the calendar turns, I will direct a pair of stewardship campaigns, making a total of six since I retired. Moving our offices to a local church felt like coming home to me, and I have not spent one day lamenting the time it has added to my commute. Sure, not teaching at Duke occasionally saddens me. But not boarding an airplane twice weekly gladdens me. I am now officially too old for such stuff.
The other thing that elevates my spirit is the company I keep while doing my daily tasks. Let me start with Connie Perrine and Carolyn Nichols who do what I ask, know what I don’t, and care deeply about the work we collectively do. Our Board members attend more meetings, spend more money, address more issues and empower more ministries than anyone knows. I would stack them up against any similar group in the denomination and they would emerge on top. Behind them, Larry Larmee, Mike Schulte, Bill Skubik and Bar- bara Ulman are professional consultants, without whom I could not function. And whatever they don’t know, Chuck Veenstra does. Morning by morning, I now deal with Melanie Carey (who has no way of knowing how much adrenalin she is infusing into her surroundings). John Lee and Duane Miller took unique gifts from my life when they left their respective positions, as did Dennis Clow and Rick Whitecotton when they left our Board. And through it all, my wife sends me out, welcomes me home, companions my journey, enriches my life, and reminds me (whenever I need it) that my talents are needed and are impacting a lot of churches. For those reasons, there is still fire in the belly and hope in the soul….all of which adds up to “happy.”
Life in the Inflatable Church: A Reprise But before I close these annual reflections, I want to move from an earlier discussion of
183 Historical Reports 2012 the church’s mobility to a discussion of the church’s energy. For the inflatable church can’t rise from the ground ….let alone travel hither and yon….until it is first filled with something. But what?
If I were Michael Gill, I wouldn’t fill it with helium. I mean, there’s inflation….and then there’s elevation. Too much helium and the church will go floating off through the heavens…. serene but separate….looking over it all, but too much above it all. What earthly good is a heavenly church like that?
Nor, if I were Michael Gill, would I count on the hot air of the preacher to push out the walls and puff up the pews. Not because preachers aren’t capable of thunderous gusts of proclamation. And not because truth cannot ride the wind of their rhetoric. But because preachers, like all things mortal, are fallible. Worse yet, few of them come with expansive diaphragms.
Nor, were I Michael Gill, would I count on fortuitous winds to inflate the church. Because the church that depends on a favorable environment to rise and expand will suffer when there is no wind….and will suffer, even more, when there is cruel wind.
Which means only one thing. The Spirit is going to have to infuse Michael’s church….inflate Michael’s church….inspire Michael’s church. But we preachers would rather talk about what we need to do….what we need to change….which currently “hot” church we need to visit (the better to copy everything they do….as a part of our effort to resurrect this or that church, in this or that place, from this or that sleep). Much of which is needful. And some of which is helpful. But, biblically speaking, I’ve got a handful of dust in Genesis 2….a valley of bleached bones in Ezekiel 37….and a room full of frightened disciples in John 20….to sug- gest that the Spirit of God can start with virtually nothing and work miracles.
To God be the Glory!
Rev. Dr. William A. Ritter Executive Director
CONFERENCE BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES HISTORICAL REPORT
Rev Dorothy J Thon, Chair – During this past year we have strengthened our efforts for fulfilling our purpose statement as well as introducing numerous new mission opportu- nities here in the Detroit Conference, our Nation, and Globally. It has been both a privilege and honor to serve as the Chair of the Detroit Conference Board of Global Ministries for the past six years. I am confident the new chair and vice chair will continue the work of the BGM in new and exciting ways in the coming year. I encourage you to read about some of the work we are doing in the following reports. Volunteers-in-Mission – John Walls – In 2011, VIM sites in Michigan hosted over 4000 volunteer-days of work performed within the Conference by teams from several states who spent over $130,000 in personal and project expenses. In addition, Volunteers from DAC reported over 2000 volunteer-days of labor within the United States, in Michigan,
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Tennessee, North Dakota, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Indiana, spending over $60,000 in personal and project expenses. Volunteers from DAC also reported over 1000 volunteer-days of labor internationally in Zimbabwe, Haiti, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Kenya, Peru and Honduras spending over $225,000 in personal and project expenses. Hunger/UMCOR – Rev. Dr. Margie R. Crawford – In 2011 we requested medical supplies from the churches in our Conference for Haiti. These were supplemented by med- icine boxes from the International Medical Association. The container was shipped in early June. For the 2012 Annual Conference, we will continue to seek funds for the purchase of a truck for Liberia. We are close to the goal of $50,000, but have not yet achieved it. We will be working with members of the Liberia Task Force, and Bishop Innis (Bishop of Liberia United Methodist Church) once the goal is reached, to facilitate the truck’s purchase. Town and Country – Katie Peterson – This past year has seen an increase aware- ness of who we are as Town and Country. We are enhancing awareness and training of and within our Detroit Annual Conference’s seven Cooperative Parishes. As a committee we are striving to be more supportive within our own districts and then the conference level of each other and what resources are available internally and nationally. Health and Wellness Committee – Mary Solterman – My hope is to recruit a rep- resentative from each district-preferably a parish nurse or faith community nurse and then to develop a model of health applicable to all levels of functioning within the Detroit Con- ference. Having a model will help determine populations, assets, and needs. Conference Secretary of Global Ministries – Wayne Bank – Beatrice Gbankga is planning to return to the U.S. for health check up, family visit, and itineration to hger sup- porting churches. We do not have exact dates at this time. 2011 was a blessed time as Ut To and Karen Van-To, missionaries to Vietnam, visited our Annual Conference session in May, 2011. They shared their fantastic story of establishing 57 churches in 2008, 63 in 2009 and over 100 in 2010. Paul Webster visited Detroit and West Michigan Conference churches in August and September. Paul is a missionary at Mujila Falls Agriculture Centre in Kanyama, Zambia. Paul's work as a rural economic development specialist serves the needs of poor, rural people. Contact your District Secretary to schedule a time with a mis- sionary in your church. The best way to celebrate and learn with a missionary is an informal luncheon or meeting where all can dialogue. We have had changes in our General Board of Global Ministries missionaries this past year. David & Kristin Markay accepted an appointment to a church in England; Yemi and Lahi Luhahi have retired; Hyung & Chung Song have left GBGM; and Herbert Zigbuo retired. Conference Board agreed to add Victor Taryor and Dr.Simeon Kashala. Victor Taryor is a missionary serving Ganta Hospital as Hospital Administrator. Victor is a nurse who has completed health studies in Liberia and University of North Carolina. Dr. Kashala is a missionary serving through GBGM Global Health as 1) Director of Samuteb Memorial United Methodist Hospital, a rural UMC facility, and 2) Coordinator of Methodist Church Medical Activities of the Annual Conferences of CALU and KANOK in the Democratic Re- public of Congo. District Mission Celebrations create awareness and understanding of mission needs around the world. Saginaw Bay District had a very successful celebration in October. Will your District be next? A suggestion by our District Secretaries is to have at least one cel- ebration each year with each district celebrating every 6 years. Please appoint a committee in each district to plan for a District mission Celebration with the support our District Mission Secretaries: Kayte Aspray, Saginaw Bay; Curtis Bartz, Ann Arbor; Rev. Suzanne Walls, Detroit Renaissance; Rev. David Fleming, Crossroads; Ann Timm, Blue Water, and Rev. Trevor Herm, Marquette.
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We are fortunate to be connected with the many United Methodists organizations in making a difference in people’s lives around the world. A big thank you is given to all the Spotlight churches and all our Detroit conference churches who give so generously to share Christ’s love in all the places. Wayne Bank, Conference Secretary of Global Ministries
Conference Committee on Mission Personnel – Jackie Euper – DAC is blessed to have 5 missionaries serving in a variety of mission locations within the conference bor- ders. Kathleen Peterson, a deaconess and church & community worker, serves at God’s County Cooperative Parish in the Upper Peninsula. Charissa Shawcross is a registered nurse and a church & community worker, serving as director of Community and Health Services at the Joy-Southfield Health Clinic and the NOAH Project, both in Detroit loca- tions. Devin Hansen, a native of North Dakota, serves as a US-2 missionary working with Charissa at the NOAH Project located at Detroit Central UMC. Sonya Luna, a church and community worker, continues to serve the Detroit Conference in Latino and Hispanic Min- istries. We also have a mission intern, Joseph Bradley, who is the communications and volunteer coordinator for Justice for our Neighbors (JFON) program. God’s Country Cooperative Parish – Katie Peterson – We assisted 30 families and agencies with minor home repairs and new roofs this summer. During the Christmas season we collectively assisted close to 400 children, youth, and adults with food, clothing, toys, and gifts. From October to April with donations from our supporting UMCs all over the state, we are able to provide between 50-75 pairs of hats, mittens, sweatpants, shirts, socks, and underwear to our 4 school systems for emergency supplies. We have assisted 50 families in need with spiritual and emotional support and also help them meet their immediate needs – gas cards, clothing, utility assistance, hygiene items. Joy-Southfield/NOAH Project – Charissa Shawcross – In 2011 Joy-Southfield saw 3000 patient visits. We provided over One Million Dollars in services with an annual budget of #133,000. We offer adult primary and preventative health care, school physicals, gynecology, lab and diagnostic services and an on-site pharmacy to provide approximately 700 medication prescriptions each month. We have added pediatric services as well as dental and mental health. At NOAH we saw stabilization in the number of new homeless. We provided more than 22,000 lunches, 1,500 bus tickets, 700 medical interventions, prescription assistance, and various services including eye-glasses, dental evaluations and treatment. Advance – Rev. Karen Williams – In 2011 $875,893 was given through the Advance by churches in the Detroit Conference. This amount includes $160,114 for Japan Tsunami, $67,532 for Haiti Hot Lunch and $11,577 for Liberia Pastors Salary Support. All of these contributions are in addition to those given by local churches to Apportionments, Ministry Jubilee, and other local projects in church communities. All money given through the Ad- vance goes directly to the project or missionary, which a local church has designated. Your gift makes a difference! This year One Hundred Twenty-Eight churches have 1) Paid Ap- portionments in full, 2) given to Ministry Jubilee projects, 3) provided Missionary Salary Support, 4) supported Advance Global Mission, 5) supported Advance U.S.A. mission, 6) UMCOR or Poverty Projects, and 7) supported our partner churches in Haiti or Liberia. This year there were 26 New Spotlight Churches. Thank you and congratulation to each of the 128 churches who are honored as Detroit Conference Spotlight Churches for 2011.
*designates New Spotlight Church
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AA CR Hancock First Adrian First Chesaning Trinity *Hulbert- Ann Arbor-West Side Clarkston Tahquamenon Azalia Flint Asbury *Iron River Wesley *Blissfield- Flint Bethel Ironwood Wesley Emmanuel *Brighten First Flint Court Street Ishpeming Wesley *Carleton Flushing L’Anse *Commerce Gaines Manistique First Denton Faith Dixboro Genesee Norway Faithorn Dundee Grand Blanc *Ontonagon Erie Laingsburg Paradise Hardy Lennon *Rockland- *Heritage *Linden St Paul’s Howell First Middlebury Sidnaw Livingston-Trinity Lulu Morrice Stephenson First Manchester New Lothrop White Pine- Monroe St. Paul’s Ortonville Community North Lake Otisville Oak Grove Owosso Trinity SB Petersburg Phoenix Alger Plymouth First *Seymour Lake Alpena First Saline First South Mundy Beaverton First *South Rockwood Swartz Creek Bentley Walled Lake *Thetford Center Caro Weston West Forest Coleman Faith Ypsilanti First Essexville St Luke’s DR Fairgrove BW Birmingham First *Garfield *Akron Dearborn- Good Shepherd of Bethel-Akron Good Shepherd the North Capac First Farmington First Gordonville *Forester Farmington- Houghton Lake Howarth Orchard *LaPorte Jeddo Livonia- Mapleton *Kilmanagh Kingston St Matthew’s Mio Lake Orion Trenton Faith Oscoda Lapeer Trinity Troy Big Beaver Pinconning Lexington Utica Poseyville Marysville Warren First Saginaw First Mayville Wyandotte First *Wagarville- Memphis First *Wyandotte- Community Omard Glenwood Watrousville Oxford Whittemore Paint Creek MQ Peck Engadine *Pigeon Salem *Germfask Port Huron First Gladstone- Sebewaing Trinity Memorial *Snover Heritage Grand Marais *Sutton Sunshine *Greenland *Unionville Gwinn 187 Historical Reports 2012
Michigan Area Loan Funds
2011 was a positive year for the Michigan Area Loan Funds in spite of pressures from the weak economy, the regulatory climate, and struggles for congregational finances. The Loan Fund operations continued steady and met the challenges of both investor and bor- rower relationships.
Dr. Wayne Barrrett, CFP®, serves as Resident Agent of the Fund. He serves as Chief Ex- ecutive of the Fund and brings certification in financial planning and a Series 63 securities license from the State of Michigan. He directs the operations of the Fund from his Grand Rapids office.
Rev. Denny Buwalda serves as Loan Officer. Rev. Buwalda handles all loan inquiries as well as providing the linkage between the several parties involved in processing church loans.
Office operations are directed by Marian Coles and Kay Yoder from the Grand Rapids of- fice. Ms. Coles handles correspondence and operational management while Ms. Yoder is staff accountant.
A useful website was recently introduced, www.michiganarealoanfund.com. You are invited to visit our site for updates for investors or borrowers.
Investors were rewarded during 2011 with a rate of return that was attractive in comparison to many similar investment options. Investors currently earn 3.00% on their investment accounts. Larger accounts ($100,000 or more) earn 3.25%. This fund, The Missions and Church Extension Trust Fund, offers both investment opportunity for congregations and individuals within the state of Michigan and a loan source for the 920 congregations of the United Methodist Church in Michigan. Mortgage loans are available with a variety of amor- tization schedules and a current rate of 5.49%. Promissory notes are also available for smaller funding needs at a rate of 6.00%. The Fund is registered with the Securities Bu- reau of the State of Michigan and is managed by its Resident Agent. As of December 2011 the loan portfolio included 32 loans and mortgages with a total value of approximately $6,585,830.
A complete audit of the Fund is available upon request from the administrative office, PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids, MI 49516.
The future of the Fund looks strong in spite of weakened loan demand. The financial strength of the Fund should be secure as the net corpus of Fund assets continues to grow and allow the Fund to serve the needs of Michigan United Methodist congregations. The Board continues to look for ways to expand our fund base to ten million dollars or more so we may be competitive in the broader loan market. Congregations as well as individual United Methodists are invited to invest in our Fund.
The Fund is grateful for the leadership of a fine volunteer Board of Trustees that guides the vision of our ministry.
George House, President Dr. Wayne Barrett, Resident Agent
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United Methodist Foundation
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan is privileged to serve so many congregations and United Methodist organizations throughout the Michigan Area. Even amid some un- certain economic times, the Foundation has continued to partner with an ever-growing number of churches. Together with these local churches, we seek to assist and to inspire congregations in fulfilling their ministry both locally and globally. The Foundation provides a wide continuum of financial stewardship, investment management, and donor-focused services for local churches, districts, conferences, agencies, and institutions and their con- stituents.
We completed a very significant senior staff leadership transition. The Rev. Dr. Wayne C. Barrett retired from his long-tenure as President and Executive Director. His dedication and leadership over the past nearly three decades enabled the Foundation to grow into one of the most prominent, leading United Methodist foundations in our connection. We are delighted that he remains a vital part of our ministry by serving as Senior Executive. His corporate memory, investment expertise, and financial wisdom remain essential to the spectrum of our services. Following more than four years of service as Vice-President of Stewardship, Rev. David S. Bell assumed executive leadership for the Foundation on July 1, 2011. The Board of Directors invited David to join the staff several years ago as part of the senior staff succession plan. This plan has now come to fruition. His national steward- ship reputation and strong organizational leadership position the Foundation for the con- tinued growth and innovation that have been hallmarks of this ministry since its inception. Marian Coles is well-known to most clients and is the Operations Manager. Kay Yoder, Director of Accounting Services, completes a number of back office responsibilities.
During 2011, we formed a separate limited liability corporation – UMF Collective Funds of Michigan LLC – that is the pooled investment fund for local churches. UMF Collective Funds of Michigan LLC consists of a Stock Fund, Bond Fund, and a Collective Money Market Fund. We provide a default mixture of these stock and bond funds for a balance investment strategy that is chosen by a majority of church investors. However, we do allow great flexibility for constituents to select their own investment allocation between these funds. In addition, all of our funds are socially screened to assure that investments are compatible with the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church.
Our offices as strategically located in Grand Rapids and Brighton in order to conveniently serve congregations and individuals throughout the Michigan Area. The Foundation web- site – www.UMFMichigan.org – is a primary portal for vital information ranging from in- vestment performance to thought-provoking articles, to practical stewardship resources. The staff is prepared to provide expertise regarding personal generosity, church finance, planned giving, and investment strategy through on-site consultations, webinars, and e- mail or phone conversations.
The Foundation is grateful for the capable governance of its Board of Directors comprised of lay and clergy residing throughout the Michigan Area. The Foundation officers for 2012 are:
Chairperson: Terry Groesser Vice Chairperson: Joy Barrett Treasurer: Gary Haller Secretary: Sue Woodard
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The Foundation staff is delighted with our collaborative partnership of the Annual Confer- ences and all of our constituents. We are able to be successful in our ministry because of this unique partnership.
Respectfully Submitted,
David S. Bell, President & Executive Director Wayne C. Barrett, Senior Executive Terry Groesser, Board Chairperson
Methodist Children�s Home Society No report received.
United Methodist Retirement Communities No report received.
BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINISTRIES
Adrian College
An independently administered survey found that over 200 students participate di- rectly in the Adrian College Chaplaincy. Others participate in institution-wide ways. This is no surprise. There are eight different spiritual life groups on campus and weekly chapel services. Our staff includes one chaplain and fourteen student ministers. This is a stu- dent-centered ministry that offers nationally-acknowledged intellectual leadership. Chap- lain Chris Momany teaches as a member of the philosophy/religion department and publishes in both academic and popular church journals.
Momany’s recent book on the Wesleyan/Holiness ethic of love is titled, Doing Good: A Grace-Filled Approach to Holiness and is published by Abingdon Press.
The Adrian College Chaplaincy is grounded in a theological commitment to the intrinsic worth of all people. This living conviction drives our current witness against “human traf- ficking” or modern-day slavery.
Highlights of this year’s ministry include: • A Wednesday Noon Chapel Series focusing on “Passages from Paul” (Fall) and “The Fruits of the Spirit” (Spring). • A journey by our “Not for Sale Campaign” leadership team along a route of the Ohio Underground Railroad. Students lodged in a documented UGRR site on their way to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. • Presence at the November United Methodist Exploration 2011 “call-to-ministry” event in St. Louis. Our student group was the largest from any single ministry in the nation. • The inaugural offering of Chaplain Momany’s upper-level religion course on human trafficking (“Human Trafficking: Reality and Response”).
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In September Rev. Momany received the 2011 Adrian College Alumni Humanitarian Award. The Alumni Humanitarian Award, presented by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, honors alumni who demonstrate an altruistic lifestyle that reflects Adrian College’s founding spirit of service to others.
For more information about Adrian College’s ministry, contact Dr. Chris Momany at 517- 265-5161, ext. 4211. To tour the campus and meet with an admissions representative, call 800-877-2246 or 517-265-5161.
Christopher P. Momany Chaplain, Part-Time Professor, and Director of Church Relations
Albion College
In 2011, Albion College nurtured disciples of Jesus Christ in a number of ways.
As a whole, Albion College offered the grace of God through academic excellence and critical engagement with the needs of the world.
United Methodist students engaged their faith in their academic experience, through rig- orous course offerings in Religious Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service, Holocaust Studies Service-Learning Project, Music, and many other disci- plines.
Albion College’s spiritual life continued to engage the head and heart. In Christian life, Al- bion College Chapel (sponsored by the Chaplaincy) had another breakout year in terms of visibility, ecumenical engagement, depth of sharing and fellowship, and leadership de- velopment. As always, many United Methodist students preparing for ministry were core Chapel leaders. Chapel went on tour to FUMC Fenton (Michigan) in February.
The Office of the Chaplain continued to lead Christian unity efforts on campus (including seven distinct Christian groups). The Office maintained strong ecumenical connections with area congregations. Bible studies, service, leadership development, and innovative educational programs helped nurture the body of Christ.
Wesley Fellowship continued to be a strong home for nurturing United Methodist faith de- velopment. As in years past, this student organization has been hosted and supported by the First United Methodist Church of Albion.
In 2011, Christian disciples were developed at Albion College in the following ways: • For the 2011-2012 academic year Albion College awarded over $1.8 million in grant and scholarships to United Methodist students. • In February 2011, the Office of the Chaplain hosted a second-annual overnight spiritual retreat (“Faith in Transition: Being a Christian in College”) for United Methodist high school youth from the Michigan area. The model for the retreat has continued to gain wider UMC recognition. • Christian life continued to be further integrated with the wider diversity efforts of the College. As a result, Christian student leaders at Albion College have been much better prepared for ministry and leadership in a pluralistic context.
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• The Exploring Ministries group continued to offer students a multidisciplinary sup- portive context for discerning call.
In 2011, disciples were nurtured through one-to-one pastoral care and spiritual mentoring with the College Chaplain. This included direct support for bereaved, victims of discrimi- nation and abuse, leadership development, and vocation discernment. The Chaplain con- tinued to expand the strong peer mentorship model that has allowed ministry to flourish.
In 2011 Albion College was reviewed by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and received a very positive reaffirmation of accreditation for the next ten years. Following this review, in September 2011, Albion College hosted a review team of the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. As of the submission date of this report (January 2012), Albion College has not yet re- ceived the final report of this UMC review. The visiting team was received very positively by students, faculty, and administration.
Albion College remains a celebration of shared mission. God has been glorified through this historical relationship.
On behalf of Albion College, I warmly welcome members of the Detroit Annual Conference to campus. In particular, please encourage youth to consider Albion College in their college discernment process, and to get involved in spiritual life once they get here. Albion College is a great place to develop as the person God intends.
Please be in touch and let me know how we may continue to expand our mutual mission.
Faithfully yours, Rev. Daniel J. McQuown, College Chaplain and Director, Global Diversity Albion College Clinical Member, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Member, National Association of College and University Chaplains Member, Association of College and University Religious Administrators
Contact information: Office of the Chaplain 611 East Porter Street, KC 4672 Albion, MI 49224 Phone: 517-629-0492 E-Mail: [email protected]
Africa University
Africa University: Serving God. All the Time. Everywhere.
At its inception, many doubted that the dream could be realized. Yet, in February 2012, Africa University launched a year-long celebration of its 20th anniversary. It has quite a story to tell.
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“We serve a faithful God,” says Dr. Fanuel Tagwira, vice chancellor. “As we now celebrate 20 years of existence, we can say ‘Ebenezer’, for this far the Lord has taken us. He will surely take us further because we serve a God who finishes what he starts.”
Recalling the challenges the University faced during Zimbabwe’s economic crisis in 2008- 2009, Tagwira noted that “God was on our side…other universities, primary and secondary schools, and hospitals closed, but Africa University students never lost a day of classes.” For this, Tagwira offered his thanks to The United Methodist Church for its responsiveness and unwavering support.
In 2011, twenty-seven annual conferences met 100 percent of their apportionments for the Africa University Fund—up from twenty-one in the previous year. The Uni- versity is profoundly grateful to local congregations for their contributions to the Africa Uni- versity Fund.
Enrollment at Africa University is at an all-time high. The current total population of 1634 full-time students is 42% higher than it was for the 2010-11 academic year. There are 23 African countries represented in the student body. At Africa University, male and female students are almost evenly balanced—something that bodes well for increasing the participation of women in decision-making and leadership roles in Africa.
New programs are helping Africa University to grow and remain relevant to com- munity needs across the continent. New academic offerings include undergraduate de- gree programs in Computer Science and Laboratory Science as well as graduate degree programs in Child and Family Studies, and Public Policy and Governance.
The University is preparing to launch online distance learning. Online training options will focus on areas such as practical theology, health, and business. The initial target coun- tries for Africa University’s online distance learning outreach are Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
In June 2011, 349 students from 19 African countries graduated. The graduating class was comprised of 69 graduate students receiving master’s degrees, and 280 undergrad- uate students receiving bachelor’s degrees. The Class of 2011 swelled the ranks of Africa University graduates to more than 4,000 since first opening its doors in March 1992.
In their home countries, graduates are addressing critical issues of hunger, poverty, dis- ease, lack of knowledge, and conflict, all of which prevent millions of people in Africa from enjoying God’s promise of abundance (John 10:10; Jeremiah 29:11).
At 20, Africa University is part of a crucial feeder system for nurturing a new generation of principled leaders in Africa as evidenced by the number of graduates who are evangelists, pastors, lecturers and administrators of schools, seminaries and universities.
“Many believe that Africa University, voted into being by the 1988 General Conference, is the most exciting ministry that The United Methodist Church has ever founded,” says Tag- wira. “It is a model of connection; shared responsibility; and best of all, it is a tangible wit- ness to how United Methodists live out the Word of God in a chaotic and self-centered world.”
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This year, encourage your church to give 100 percent of its Africa University Fund apportionment. The Africa University Fund supports day-to-day operations. Your support helps young people acquire the tools and skills to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, heal communities, enable dignified living, and foster hope. Thank you for believing in and sup- porting Africa University.
James H. Salley, Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, Africa University
For more on Africa University, visit: www.support-africauniversity.org or like us on Facebook.
Candler School of Theology
Candler School of Theology prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world. Our commitment to authentic discipleship and relevant ministry enables us to de- velop uniquely well-rounded leaders who are challenged academically, encouraged spir- itually, and immersed in Christian service from the first day they arrive on campus.
As one of the 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church, Candler is grounded in the Christian faith and shaped by the Wesleyan tradition of evangelical piety, ecumenical openness, and social concern. As one of seven graduate professional schools of Emory University, Candler provides a rich context for learning and formation supported by the extensive resources of a top-tier research university. As a school located in the major met- ropolitan area of Atlanta, Candler offers students a learning environment that reflects the highly diverse communities of our 21st century world. There is no better place for ministry preparation that addresses our major denominational priorities: developing leaders, start- ing and growing churches, ministry with the poor, and improving global health.
Candler’s student body continues to reflect the diversity and breadth of the Christian faith- ful. Our enrollment stands at 479, with 372 seeking the Master of Divinity, 64 the Master of Theological Studies, 19 the Master of Theology, 17 the Doctor of Theology, and 7 en- rolled as Special, Non-Degree students. The total student population is 22% U.S. ethnic minority, 8% international, and 50% women. Forty-four denominations are represented, with 52% of MDiv students being United Methodist. The median age of our entering class of MDiv students is 26, with 50% of total enrollment under thirty.
Despite the difficult economic climate, Candler has surpassed its fundraising goal of $60 million as part of Emory University’s $1.6 billion capital campaign— and we’ve done so a full year before the end of the campaign. An extraordinary gift of $15 million from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation will make possible the construction of the second phase of the school’s new building. In recognition of this gift, the first building—a 65,000-square-foot fa- cility completed in 2008—will be named in memory of the late Rita Anne Rollins, the first grandchild of the foundation’s namesake. The new building will house the Pitts Theology Li- brary, additional classrooms and offices, group study areas, and the Wesley Teaching Chapel.
Candler and The General Theological Seminary (GTS) in New York have formed an inno- vative partnership that includes the sharing of library resources, collaborative educational
194 Historical Reports 2012 programs, and the exchange of both students and faculty members. The partnership began this fall with the transfer of 90,000 volumes from GTS to Candler’s Pitts Theology Library, and will continue to expand this year via student/faculty exchanges and continuing education programs.
Candler has introduced two new ways to make theological education more accessible. First, we launched a Tuesday-Thursday format for core courses for our incoming students in order to lessen the burden of commuting. Second, we began offering certain courses in an online or hybrid format. Two courses were piloted in January term and spring se- mester. We remain deeply committed to the highest quality education for our clergy and will offer only those hybrid and online courses that meet a gold standard of excellence in teaching and learning outcomes. Faculty members undergo rigorous training in order to translate their courses to an online format.
Candler continues its emphasis on preparing our students for leadership in an increasingly global context. We now offer 17 academic exchanges with theology schools across five con- tinents and 15 countries, including many related to The United Methodist Church. In addition to our ongoing summer internship program with the Methodist Church in the Bahamas, this year’s travel seminars included the Middle East Travel Seminar in May-June and World Methodist Evangelism Institute evangelism seminars to Colombia, Indonesia, and Israel.
A hallmark of the Candler MDiv experience, the two-year Contextual Education program shapes our students’ pastoral identities by interweaving service at ministry sites with ac- ademic analysis in the classroom and spiritual reflection in pastor-led small groups. In any given week, Candler deploys more than 250 ConEd students throughout the region to minister to people in congregations, hospitals, and social service agencies. This year we have continued Candler Advantage, a program designed to pay rising third-year MDiv stu- dents for summer internships in congregations so they can further hone their pastoral skills beyond the first two years of ConEd.
Candler’s Lifelong Learning events strengthen the church by providing opportunities for clergy and lay leaders to learn more about the practice of ministry. Our Fall Conference, “The Art of Preaching in the 21st Century,” brought to campus some of the most respected names in preaching, including Otis Moss Jr. and James Howell. The Spring Conference, “The Singing Church,” gathered experts to lead an exploration of the best practices and emerging trends of congregational song.
In addition to our Lifelong Learning events, Candler oversees the educational process of more than 900 people each year through the Course of Study regional school and our five extension schools in the Southeast.
Despite today’s challenging economic climate, Candler remains steadfastly committed to making theological education financially feasible. Although our operating budget essentially remained flat this year, we dedicated $4.5 million to financial aid. Seventy-seven percent of eligible students received Candler-based financial aid, with the average award covering more than two-thirds of tuition.
Our widely respected faculty continues to distinguish itself, both in academia and in churches and denominational bodies at local, national, and international levels. This year, faculty members garnered prestigious grants and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foun-
195 Historical Reports 2012 dation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Louisville Institute, among others. Dr. Carol Newsom recently completed a term as president of the Society of Biblical Literature. In Fall 2011 we welcomed two new faculty members: Jennifer Ayres in religious education and Anthony Briggman in the history of early Christianity. In Fall 2012 we wel- come Neil Alexander, current bishop of the Episcopal Archdiocese of Atlanta, as director of our Anglican Studies Program and Ted Smith as assistant professor of homiletics and ethics. Our UM faculty presence remains strong, with 36 percent of our full-time faculty being United Methodist.
Candler draws considerable strength and inspiration from its relationship with The United Methodist Church. Our ability to fulfill our mission of educating faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries in the world depends upon your support, gifts, and prayers. Thank you for the countless ways you advance this vital ministry in the life of our denom- ination. We invite you to visit us in person in Atlanta or online at www.candler.emory.edu to see firsthand how Candler prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world.
Jan Love Dean and Professor of Christianity and World Politics Candler School of Theology
Duke Divinity School
The academic year 2011–2012 has been a year of strengthening the foundation of our mission and vision for Duke Divinity School. After completing his initial two-year appoint- ment as dean, Richard Hays has accepted a full-term appointment by the President and Provost of Duke University to continue in the role as Dean of Duke Divinity School. Laceye Warner, who has served as associate dean for academic formation and programs and as- sociate professor of the practice of evangelism, has accepted the position of Executive Vice Dean. She will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, including oversight of academic programs, centers, and initiatives. We are thankful to have in place two ex- ceptionally qualified leaders.
The school’s highly successful existing degree programs (M.Div., M.T.S., Th.M., and Th.D.) continue to attract some of the most talented and committed men and women who desire to be trained for ministry at Duke Divinity School. The M.Div. program remains at the heart of the school’s mission, serving as the basic program for the formation of students called to ordained ministry.
We were very pleased to welcome a diverse, energetic, and academically strong group of new students in the fall of 2011, our largest. Of the 151 entering students seeking the three-year M.Div. degree (bringing our total M.Div. enrollment to 443), 52 percent are United Methodist, 15 percent are Baptist, 8 percent are Anglican or Episcopal, and 4 per- cent are Presbyterian. Forty-six other denominations round out the M.Div. class.
At the same time, the Divinity School has expanded in recent years to include new degree programs, centers and initiatives, houses of study, and a Leadership Education program. During the past year we have sought to articulate the ways that all of these efforts are in- tegrally connected to the mission of the school. These various components of Duke Divinity
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School are not separate silos of ministry or learning. Instead, they all work together to em- body our vision for the future of the church. The Center for Reconciliation, Leadership Ed- ucation, Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts, and Christianity and Healthcare all build bridges to meet needs in the church, academy, and the world.
Our three new degree programs, which formally launched in 2011, are off to a successful start: • The Master of Arts in Christian Studies (M.A.C.S) welcomed 18 students to this one-year, residential program. This degree provides theological reflection for peo- ple called to non-ordained ministry or service to the church or for students seek- ing an introductory exploration of theological studies • The Master of Arts in Christian Practice (M.A.C.P.) began this summer with a co- hort of 13 students in the Youth Ministry track. Their first intensive week of classes in residence coincided with our Duke Youth Academy in June 2011. The program uses web-based distance learning in coordination with one-week intensive classes in residence so that people can remain in their place of ministry and still receive quality training in theology and Christian practice. • The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) is a professional doctorate providing advanced study for ordained clergy seeking to deepen and enhance their practice of min- istry. Twenty-four students began the program this year. The focus of this first cohort is Leadership in the Christian Tradition.
The quality of the faculty at Duke Divinity School continues to set the standard for theo- logical education. Three professors were awarded prestigious recognition for their books. Willie Jennings, associate professor of theology and black church studies received an award from the American Academy of Religion (AAR) for his book, The Christian Imagi- nation: Theology and the Origins of Race. Norman Wirzba, research professor of theology, ecology, and rural life, won “Book of the Year” honors from The Englewood Review of Books for his book Food and Faith: A Theology of Eating. And American Religion: Con- temporary Trends by Mark Chaves, professor of sociology, religion, and divinity at Duke, was named “Book of the Year” by Christianity Today.
In addition to our core mission of academic and spiritual formation, Duke Divinity School experienced exciting developments in our centers and initiatives.
The Center for Reconciliation was given a $300,000 challenge grant from the Stewardship Foundation to explore and expand global reconciliation efforts. Director Chris Rice has made exploratory trips to central Europe and East Asia to gather information about how to best deploy the influence of the Center and the Divinity School. The Center continued its existing programs: the Summer Institute at Duke Divinity School, which equips Christian leaders for the task of reconciliation; formation in reconciliation for students, including sum- mer field education placements; and support for the Africa Great Lakes Institute, which brings together Christian leaders from east Africa to focus on reconciliation.
The Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts, led by Professor Jeremy Begbie, continues to develop a robust series of theological and artistic engagements. The 2011 Convocation & Pastors’ School was devoted to this theme: Jeremy Begbie delivered the Gray Lectures, Duke University music professor Anthony Kelley performed with the BLAK Ensemble, nov- elist Marilynne Robinson gave a reading and interview, and the Rev. Lillian Daniel preached the Convocation sermons.
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Leadership Education at Duke Divinity oversees programs for the United Methodist Church, including Clergy Health Initiative, a $12 million, 7-year program to improve the health of United Methodist clergy; Thriving Rural Communities; and Study Leave for Min- istry Professionals. The Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation attracts dozens of high-school students each summer. Finally, Faith & Leadership, the online magazine of Leadership Education, continues to extend the reach of Duke Divinity School to provide deeper reflection on Christian leadership through video interviews with transformative leaders, theological reflections, and in-depth articles. See http://faithandleadership.com/ We remain deeply grateful for the relationships among the United Methodist Church, this Annual Conference, and Duke Divinity School. We look forward to working cooperatively with you in the task of preparing men and women for Christian ministry. To learn more about Duke Divinity School, please visit our website at www.divinity.duke.edu.
Respectfully submitted by: Richard B. Hays Dean and George Washington Ivey Professor of New Testament
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary continues its commitment to its core purpose: to know God in Christ and, through preparing spiritual leaders, to help others know God in Christ. We continue our deep and abiding commitment to prepare bold and articulate leaders who share the transforming love of Jesus Christ.
Last fall the seminary welcomed 93 new students, raising our total enrollment for the fall to 382, a 9 percent increase from the previous year. Fifty-four percent of the student body are women. The average age of the diverse and highly qualified new Master of Divinity class is thirty-one. More than thirty religious traditions, four continents, twelve countries and thirty-two states are represented in the student body. Two hundred four students are United Methodist. Thirty-four additional students come from other Pan-Methodist denom- inations.
Garrett-Evangelical’s commitment to making seminary education affordable is reflected in the annual awarding of more than $2 million in institutional financial aid to students. This year the seminary added the Linked in Ministry Scholarships. This 100 percent scholarship is awarded to the first student admitted to Garrett-Evangelical from his/her United Methodist annual conference who maintains a 3.3 GPA or above and who is a registered UMC candidate for ministry.
Following more than a year of renovation, Loder Hall and Stead Hall (formerly Lesemann Hall) reopened to the seminary community during the summer. Loder, a Gold-certified LEED facility (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), includes a student center, student lounges, a state-of-the-art classroom, a dining hall, two small chapels, modern residence rooms with private baths, and guest suites. Stead Hall includes a conference room, library offices, and the Stead Center for Ethics and Values.
Care for creation is reflected in the seminary’s participation in the Green Seminary Initia- tive, which fosters efforts by theological schools to incorporate an ethic care for creation into the identity and mission of the institution. Garrett-Evangelical is a founding participant
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A new partnership with Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) in Indiana gives Garrett-Evangelical students the opportunity to obtain a concentration and/or certificate in Peace Studies, while AMBS students can meet United Methodist ordination require- ments through a certificate in United Methodist Studies earned through Garrett-Evangel- ical. Each school provides staff to advise students in these programs, affording students access to areas of strength at the other institution.
In October the Institute for Transformative Leaders and Communities hosted the “Captured by a Compelling Narrative Conference: A Christian Story for a New Generation.” The two- day event engaged church leaders and educators in an exploration of ways to proclaim the Good News for a new generation, focusing on developing a vision for fostering trans- formative witness within faith communities. Presenters included Walter Fluker, the Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Ethical Leadership at Boston University School of Theology; Mike Slaughter, lead pastor at Ginghamsburg Church in Ohio; and Diana Butler Bass, specialist in American religion and culture.
Plus, a program of the Institute for Transformative Leaders and Communities, is the first of its kind cooperative executive education program of Garrett-Evangelical and Northwest- ern’s Kellogg School of Management. The three-year leadership certification program for seminary graduates and other professionals in ministry includes six seminars led by ex- perts in non-profit leadership, as well as one-on-one coaching, pairing individuals with ef- fective and experienced certified clergy coaches.
Intersection, a new and innovative continuing education opportunity, incorporates readings, online presentations by seminary faculty, and reflection on contemporary issues of life and ministry, providing an intersection of academic studies with the concern for practical min- istry. Topics range from theology, biblical interpretation, and church history to ethics and the church in society. Continuing education credit is available. Additional information is available at http://www.garrett.edu/intersection.
Garrett-Evangelical helps develop bold local pastor leaders through the United Methodist Course of Study School. Held on campus each year during the last three weeks of July, this quality education and formational experience is guided by a strong and committed faculty. The multi-cultural program offers classes in three languages: English, Spanish, and Hmong. In addition to the on-campus residential model, Garrett-Evangelical super- vises three extension locations: Indiana, Illinois Great Rivers, and Upper Midwest (Iowa).
The seminary continues to raise $2 million to endow the Rueben P. Job Chair in Spiritual Formation. The chair will ensure that the seminary remains at the forefront of developing and enhancing spiritual formation studies at the certificate, master’s and doctoral levels.
The expanded Doctor of Ministry program offers four tracks of study: Congregational Lead- ership, African American Congregational Leadership, Spiritual Direction, and Mission in the Contemporary United States. The Garrett-Evangelical DMin program is also a portal to the Association of Chicago Theological Schools’ (ACTS) DMin program in preaching.
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Two esteemed members of the Garrett-Evangelical faculty retired at the end of the aca- demic year following a total of over 30 years of service: Dr. James Poling, Professor of Pastoral Care, Counseling and Theology Dr. Kenneth Vaux, Professor of Theological Ethics
Garrett-Evangelical serves over 550 students in degree-related courses, certificate pro- grams and our summer Course of Study School. We encourage you to visit our website, www.garrett.edu, and to visit us on campus. Garrett-Evangelical’s commitment to theo- logical education will continue to expand and improve through 2012. We are proud to serve the United Methodist Church, and we ask for your continuing prayers and support as we pursue our mission and our renewed vision.
Philip A. Amerson President
Saint Paul School of Theology
Oklahoma City University 2501 North Blackwelder Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Kansas City Campus 5123 East Truman Road Kansas City, MO 64127 www.spst.edu
Saint Paul School of Theology is a seminary of the United Methodist Church that educates leaders to make disciples for Jesus Christ, renew the Church, and transform the world. We are one institution with two campuses, a free-standing seminary campus in Kansas City and a university partnership seminary on the campus of Oklahoma City University.
During the 2011-2012 academic year, 184 students from 14 annual conferences and 7 countries were enrolled in degree programs at Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. Thirty-six students were enrolled in the Master of Divinity program at Saint Paul at Oklahoma City University. The Course of Study School at Saint Paul served 297 students at the Kansas City, Missouri, Springfield, Missouri, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma loca- tions.
The Resurrection Scholars program was founded on a partnership between Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City and the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. A class was taught by Saint Paul faculty and COR pastors with spe- cial presentations from church staff on topics such as church leadership, stewardship, evangelism, governance, pastoral care, and discipleship. In addition, a small group of stu- dents were chosen as scholars who completed a 10 hour minimum weekly internship at COR, working in multiple areas of congregational life. The students were also assigned a pastoral mentor, had classes with Pastor Adam Hamilton, and met as a group to process the experience each week.
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Saint Paul at OCU held its third LEAD seminar on the Oklahoma City University campus. The seminar focused on a variety of leadership topics including time management, spiritual formation, continuing education, and self-care and balance. The LEAD seminars are a collaborative educational project of the Oklahoma Area of the United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City University, and Saint Paul.
A Doctor of Ministry cohort track focusing on Revitalizing Congregations began January 2012. The track relates directly to the United Methodist Council of Bishops initiatives (the “Four Foci”) for the Church. The Wesleyan Strategies for the Missional Church DMin track will begin January 2013. Lead faculty include Dr. Henry H. Knight III, Dr. Robert Martin, and Dr. F. Douglas Powe, Jr. In addition to the lead faculty, students will learn from pastors from some of today’s most dynamic Wesleyan congregations.
The seminary will honor the Class of 1962 as its first 50 year class during its 51st Com- mencement Convocation in May. Bishop Teresa Snorton, the first female bishop elected by the CME Church, will speak.
The Saint Paul You Theology program, funded primarily by Lilly Endowment, Inc., is a pro- gram for high school youth to explore their faith and calling through worship, service, study, travel, and a mentoring relationship. Several you Theology graduates have become Saint Paul Master of Divinity students. In 2012, an MDiv student who was a part of the semi- nary’s first group of you Theologians as a senior in high school will graduate from Saint Paul School of Theology.
The trustees, faculty, staff, and students of Saint Paul thank you for your interest, prayers and support.
United Theological Seminary
Is God calling you or someone you know to the ministry of Jesus Christ? If so, we invite you to explore how United can assist you in fulfilling God’s purposes for your life and how you can help others in this journey. Come and check us out in person or online at www.united.edu!
United is one of the fastest growing, accredited seminaries in North America. Why are Christian disciples and leaders signing up for our traditional and online programs? They do so because United is committed to teaching the Bible and the historic Christian faith, cultivating spiritual formation for personal and social holiness, and renewing the Church for the mission of Jesus Christ in the world. What could be more important or exciting?
In addition to expanding our service in the Midwestern US, United will continue to enhance its use of technology to deliver theological education in underserved regions in North Amer- ica and beyond. United’s hybrid/online UMC FLEX Master of Divinity degree was designed specifically to meet the requirements of the UMC for ordination and it is accessible any- where with good Internet service.
Three new professors will join our excellent team of faculty in 2012. Additionally, United’s doctoral program will add new mentors and focus groups around the ministries of renewal,
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Please let us know if you have questions about how we can best assist you or, if you would like to help make it possible for an American or international student to study at United. Enrollment at United is growing steadily and we invite you to call or visit soon! For more information, please contact [email protected]. Thank you for your prayers, partner- ship and service in the ministry of Jesus Christ!
Wendy J. Deichmann, President www.united.edu
BOARD OF OUTDOOR RETREAT MINISTRIES
The Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries continues to offer unique opportunities for disciple making through summer camps, retreats, family camping opportunities, and lead- ership development with young adults on summer staff. Our work is designed to establish and grow faith in individuals, empowering them to return home to their churches and com- munities to be agents of transformation in the name of Christ.
We take our role in leadership development seriously. The young adults that work at our ministry sites in the summer receive two weeks of training, and a summer of experience that they can go back home and use in their local churches. We have one former summer staff person currently in seminary, and at least two others exploring the call to ministry.
We have continued to try new marketing initiatives to invite more persons to participate in outdoor and retreat ministries. This year we have already had a kiosk in the Genesee Val- ley Mall near Flint. We will go back there later this spring, and plan to also have a kiosk in the Oakland Mall in Troy. The outcome that we desire is that we welcome new and unchurched young people to our camps and retreat centers, and use that as a gateway for their families into our congregations.
The Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries is moving forward in detailed planning for the refurbishment of Judson Collins Center, and master planning for Camp Kinawind, Lake Huron Retreat Center, and Myers Lake Campground. We hope to bulldoze some old build- ings and begin building a new retreat center at Judson Collins Center this fall. We are also in the early stages of exploring a cooperative relationship with the West Michigan Confer- ence camps. This will help us further align with the mission of the Conference into the fu- ture, and to provide the programs, staff and facilities necessary to meet these goals.
Outdoor and Retreat Ministries in the Detroit Annual Conference has a strong and rich history. We look forward to serving the people and churches of the Conference as we step forward together into the future.
COMMISSION ON COMMUNICATIONS No report received.
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COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION
The Commission on Equitable Compensation is blessed to be able to support the ministry of many churches that are in need of salary support for their pastor. The number and amount of the requests increased a lot this year. There were 15 grants awarded this year. The amounts ranged from $2000 to $10,000. We pray for these churches and hope that these grants will allow them to continue in vital ministry.
With the help of The Methodist Union, we were able to give some assistance to all churches requesting grants in 2011. Funds from other agencies continue to be needed to meet the needs of the churches who have requested grants for 2012.
I have served on the Commission on Equitable Compensation for 8 years. It has given me the opportunity to meet United Methodists around the country and throughout our con- ference. My term is up. Rev. Mark Zender will be taking over as Chairperson, Ruth Sutton will be serving as Vice-Chair and Rev. George Covintree will be serving as secretary.
Rev. Beth Titus, Chairperson
COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY
Matt May left his post as Archivist in March after he and his wife accepted new jobs in Massachusetts. During discussions with Matt about the transition, he recommended that his successor focus more, at least temporarily, on processing and description of collections and the elimination of the processing backlog. At his recommendation Rebecca McNitt, who had served as a volunteer since October, was named Interim Archivist so there would be some continuity. Rebecca began the end of March.
With some advice and assistance from her parents, both of whom are also archivists, Re- becca used the month of April to assess the needs and priorities of the Archives and begin several projects. At the Commission meeting on May 6, 2011, she presented a report dis- cussing what already had been accomplished while recommending several short and long- term goals.
While maintaining normal reference services, publishing a spring newsletter, and preparing for Annual Conference, Rebecca also initiated the following projects: • Accessioning and shelving recent acquisitions that had accumulated in the office area • Completion of the printed collection database • Updating the Conference Journals obituary index • Arranging for an archive email address rather than using the archivist’s personal email account • Simplifying the arrangement of clergy files by combining several alphabetical se- quences and interfiling materials found during cleaning • Moving a set of file cabinets to restrict access to the stacks by researchers
Annual Conference began on May 18, 2011 with our Commission meeting. Dr. Christopher Momany, Chaplain of Adrian College, spoke about Asa Mahan, the first president of the
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College and a noted abolitionist. The archives were open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 19-21 and by special request on May 23. Thirty-seven researchers spent anywhere from an hour to three days in the archives. Hundreds of pages were scanned and photo- copied for the researchers. About seventeen linear feet of new materials were accessioned and shelved. A new accession form was created prior to Conference to document what materials were coming in and who brought them. Rebecca was assisted by Commission members Sharon Scott, John Parks, and Marilyn McNitt, and also by her father, William McNitt, who has been volunteering in the archives since April.
After Conference, work began in earnest to finish the refiling of materials that had been displaced by the great flood of 2004. Though archivists have been working on this process ever since the materials were salvaged and dried in 2004, there were still many items waiting to be returned to their rightful place.
The next phase of work involved an assessment of all holdings to determine arrangement and description needs, leading to the creation of finding aids. We also improved the label- ing of boxes and extended the Conference Journals obituary index to cover the Michigan Journals of UMC predecessors — the Methodist Protestant Church, Evangelical Church, United Brethren in Christ, and the Evangelical United Brethren. Work was begun on an expanded and reorganized web site which will incorporate these new finding aids, infor- mation about the Archives, the history of Michigan Methodism, links to Methodist records in other Michigan repositories, a list of our clergy files, and digitized records including our newsletter Historical Messenger. Adrian College will host the archives website after the pages have been approved by the Conference.
In July Commission members Linda Schram and Marilyn McNitt, interim archivist Rebecca McNitt and volunteer William McNitt attended the North Central Jurisdiction Convocation with the tours of the historical sites, hymn sings, and a Norwegian meatball luncheon.
In October Rebecca and Marilyn McNitt spoke at the Detroit Conference Secretaries Re- treat in Adrian. The PowerPoint presentation discussed the types of records that should be preserved in the local church or transferred to the archives in Adrian. It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss the preservation of records with the people who actually create/and or preserve the records of the local churches of the conference.
Also in October we began the search for a permanent archivist. The Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker chaired the search committee with the help of Kristen Phillips, a member of Brighton First United Methodist Church, Linda Schram, member of the Commission on Archives and History, and Sharon Scott, secretary-treasurer of the Friends of the Archives. In November and December they conducted interviews and selected Rebecca McNitt as archivist.
In November Ms. McNitt attended a day-long workshop, sponsored by the Michigan Archival Association, on disaster preparedness. She learned how to deal with natural dis- asters such as tornados, floods, earthquakes, and fires as well as how to assist re- searchers who are caught in these cataclysmic events. We sincerely hope that she never needs to use this training in the Detroit Conference Archives.
Acquisitions during the year included: • Records of closed churches in Bennington, Middlebury, and Inkster • Detroit East and Detroit West district records
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• Audio CDs for Detroit Annual Conference sessions in 2009 and 2010 and the 2010 School for Pastoral Ministry • Port Huron District United Methodist Women records • Owendale United Methodist Church 100th anniversary history booklet • Records and publications from the magazine Michigan Christian Advocate (our set of that publication is now complete) • Three volumes of membership records, baptisms, and marriages of Central United Methodist Church of Sault Ste. Marie (1873-1911) and indexes compiled by church members Marv and Charlene DeWitt
Marilyn McNitt, Chairperson
COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN UNITY & INTERRELIGIOUS CONCERNS
The Commission meets twice each year, spring and fall, to encourage one another in the work each one is doing in their respective areas in promoting Christian Unity and Interre- ligious dialogue. Our goals are three-fold: 1.) to promote the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity among the churches of the Detroit Conference, whose effectiveness will be meas- ured by a survey (possibly online); 2.) To promote pulpit exchanges by churches of the Detroit Conference, whose effectiveness will be measured by a survey (possibly online); 3.) To promote joint ecumenical and interfaith worship services by the churches of the De- troit Conference, whose effectiveness will be measured by a survey (possibly online). The group’s primary means of accomplishing these tasks is our information table at the Mission Fair of the Detroit Annual Conference.
William R. Wright Chairperson
COMMISSION ON LAITY
Individually and collectively, the members of the Commission on the Laity strive to em- power laity so that they are better able to partner with clergy in the making of disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
As individuals, the members of the Commission perform this function by informing and consulting with the Bishop, district superintendents, local pastors, conference staff, con- ference and district leadership teams, and while serving on myriad committees at district and conference levels. They coordinate the Lay Speaking Ministry, plan and direct the programs of United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women, as well as young adult, youth, and scouting programs. They also serve as trainers at district learning events.
Collectively, we meet at least four times a year, and maintain contact between meetings, in order to spread awareness of successful programs and stay up to date on laity concerns that need to be addressed. We are continually striving to do a better job of encouraging, inspiring, and educating the laity in our churches. Likewise, we continually look for oppor- tunities to impress clergy with benefits that accrue from nurturing lay leaders and encour- aging the formation of clergy-laity partnerships.
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The year past has been such a year. We have continued a concentration on reviving men’s ministry, attempted to compile a list of resources available to local church lay leaders and initiated work on a strategy for establishing effective ministry partnerships between lay leaders and their pastors. This work will continue in the year ahead and must be accom- panied by an effort to expand the commission’s capacity for direct and interactive com- munications with lay leadership in local congregations.
As the past year drew to a close, we were shocked by the sudden death of our colleague, Jeff Murdoch, the Crossroads District lay leader. Jeff bore witness to his faith in the res- urrecting power of Jesus Christ in his final days among us, and we are comforted by the knowledge that he is now with the Lord.
Also, we miss Jim Walker, president of United Methodist Men, whose health took a severe hit in recent days, rendering him incapable of taking part of our deliberations. Jim is in our prayers for a rapid return to good health. Meanwhile, we are pleased that his UMM vice president, Mel Scott, has proven to be an able stand-in.
New to our table this year is Bob Sanders, conference scouting coordinator, and Jamie Garrigues-Cortelyou, president of the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. And we welcome back Jamie’s predecessor, Brandon Smith, who rejoins the commission as pres- ident of the Conference Council on Young Adult Communities.
Mike Clark, Conference Lay Leader
COMMISSION ON RELIGION & RACE
The Detroit Annual Conference Commission on Religion and Race/CORR is very thankful to Dr. Jerome R. DeVine, director of Connectional Ministries , Rev. Melanie Carey, Cabinet Representative and Claudia Bowers, administrative assistant.
On October 21-23rd, the Iowa Annual Conference hosted the North Central Jurisdiction CORR Annual Learning Event. The theme was “Challenging Business As Usual” with em- phasis on Growing in Diversity & Serving the World as Disciples. The conference was held in the city of Des Moines. It was well attended and concentrated on racial justice and gath- ering advocates seeking spiritual inspiration, connection and training.
Every year participants come to better equip themselves for racial justice ministry. Infor- mation and ideas are exchanged in an effort to design training to better address eliminat- ing racism from the church and society.
The Detroit Annual Conference/Black Methodist for Church Renewal (BMCR) executive committee is meeting regularly. The Detroit Annual Conference/BMCR will be hosting the North Central Jurisdiction BMCR this fall, currently the date is to be determined.
On November 17-18, 2011 the National Jurisdictional BMCR was held in Indianapolis, IN at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The Detroit Annual Conference/BMCR had three clergy and three laity in attendance. The West Michigan Conference had two representatives, also.
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There’s an emphasis on providing delegates, and the GCORR community with tools to navigate the legislation and work of General Conference being held April 24- May 4, 2012 in Tampa, FL. In addition, it introduces new language and concepts that are important in the life of the Church, along the way cultivating new conversations about the future of the United Methodist Church as it seeks greater relevance in the global society.
Through the Called to CORR(age)! campaign, with faith in God, experienced through Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we aim to move beyond the sinful politics of racial representation toward racial equity and multicultural cooperation, collaboration and witness.
God’s call to respond.... • Envisioning a fully inclusive United Methodist Church. • Addressing all forms of racial and ethnic challenges. • Striving, as disciples of Jesus Christ, to build God’s beloved community. • Embracing the Four Focus Areas of the Church. • Creating new places for new people as we reach out to racial ethnic communi- ties. • Responding to the Call to Action by the Council of Bishops. • Training leaders who will inspire, foster and sustain congregational vitality.
In keeping with GCORR’s mission to “empower people and transform institutions to create inclusive, multicultural relationships and ministries” and to lead the church and its members to “Live CORR(ageously)!, “ GCORR’s inclusiveness campaign for 2012 General Confer- ence is themed: Called to CORR(ages)!
In His love and mine, Samuel Carter, Sr. Chairperson Committee on Religion and Race
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN No report received.
COMMISSION ON YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITIES – YAC No report received.
CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRY No report received.
COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY No report received.
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COMMITTEE ON MEMOIRS
It is the responsibility of the Committee on Memoirs to collect memoir information for the Journal when the death occurs of clergy, diaconal ministers, lay members of the previous annual conference, laypersons of the conference support staff and ministry team, depend- ent children of clergy members, missionaries related to the conference and others recom- mended by the Committee on Memoirs. This is accomplished by contacting family members through the use of the death notices published by the Detroit Annual Confer- ence.
The committee also assists with the presentation at the Memorial Service. Whenever pos- sible, families provide statements to be read during the service. If the family is unable to provide this, a statement is prepared by the committee with the assistance of their obituary and their local church. Families are invited to attend and asked to RSVP so that we may have a committee member greet them in the chapel prior to the service.
A program is published for the Memorial Service listing those who are being remembered. This past year we also incorporated pictures, when they were available, in a Power Point presentation during the service as tributes were read.
At the 2011 Detroit Annual Conference Memorial Service, we honored 17 clergy, 9 spouses of clergy, and three laity:
FORMER MICHIGAN AREA BISHOP Bishop Edsel A. Ammons December 24, 2010
ACTIVE CLERGY Rev. Kenneth C. Bracken December 13, 2010 Rev. Raymond D. Wightman February 23, 2011
RETIRED CLERGY Rev. Dr. Stanley A. Bailey, Jr. January 9, 2011 Rev. Zina B. Bennett, Jr. June 23, 2010 Rev. Dr. Frederick B. Clifford January 6, 2011 Rev. R. Paul Doherty July 26, 2010 Rev. Ralph A. Edwards July 1, 2010 Rev. Kenneth L. Harris September 25, 2010 Rev. Dr. Orville H. McKay October 3, 2010 Rev. Donald D. McLellan December 22, 2010 Rev. Rodney Petersen February 2, 2009 Rev. Donald C. Porteous December 27, 2010 Rev. Pauline E. Rupe November 30, 2010 Rev. Dr. Samuel F. Stout March 27, 2011 Rev. Ann Whiting March 28, 2011 Rev. Kenneth L. Whyte May 8, 2010
CLERGY SPOUSES Elizabeth Mai (Betty) Carter February 3, 2011 Wanda R. Crosby August 25, 2010 Virginia Bates Dawson May 22, 2010
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Annamary DeWitt August 14, 2010 Anna Swede Geer August 9, 2010 Catherine McCallum June 8, 2010 Louise Pohly October 5, 2010 Lila Rodgers January 19, 2011 Margaret Reid Shaw April 15, 2011
LAITY James A. Dodd January 15, 2011 Beverly J. Molzer October 21, 2010 Karen Wissman June 12, 2010
Now that I’ve been the chair of the Committee on Memoirs for two years, I am more com- fortable in understanding what’s expected from this position. My goal is to work with the Memoirs Committee to develop more detailed job descriptions for membership on the Committee as well as for the position of chairperson so there is a clearer understanding of what needs to be done. Each individual member of the Committee will take a greater part in sharing the various responsibilities assigned to this ministry. In this way, together, we will be able to provide the care and attention needed to best record and present me- morial information for the Conference.
As with so many things, this is a work in progress. The Memoirs Committee and I appre- ciate the Conference’s patience and support as we continue shaping this ministry into the blessing intended for those families experiencing a great loss in their lives. The Committee members and I consider it a privilege to service by helping our DAC remember and honor these loved ones who have passed onto glory.
Peace and blessings, Mary A. Whitman Chairperson
ALLIANCE FOR URBAN MINISTRY No report received.
COMMITTEE ON HISPANIC/LATINO MINISTRY No report received.
COMMITTEE ON NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY
Members have participated in the following activities and events and worked toward the following ministries:
For Year 2011:
This year our Committee on Native American Ministry met in the spring at the Annual Con- ference and in the fall at the Flint Regional Office, Flint, MI.
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Our three Detroit Conference Indian Church/Missions: Zeba, Oscoda and Saganing have actively participated as voting members of the West Michigan Conference - Indian Workers Conference since 1954. As in the past, we continue our fellowship in celebration of our in- terconnectedness as Anishinabek serving our Creator.
As identified in our goals, we sought to equip leaders with appropriate training, sponsor Native American ministries throughout the Detroit Conference and increase congregational awareness of the Committee on Native American Ministry, Indian Churches and Missions and other Native American Ministries.
The Detroit Conference CONAM sponsored the 2011 Native American Lay Speaking School established through the North Central Jurisdiction. A basic and an advanced Lay Speaking course were offered. Nineteen individuals (youth/adult/elders) from several statewide Indian Churches/Missions and affiliates were trained including CONAM mem- bers. Class Leader, Pastor Briony Desotell taught the Basic Course titled “Lay Speaking Ministries” by Sandy Ziegler Jackson and Rev. Loretta Job, Deacon taught the advanced course titled “Each One a Minister: Using God’s Gifts for Ministry” by William J. Carter. The Native American Lay Speaking School program was held at the Oscoda Indian Mis- sion Church, Oscoda, MI in April.
During the Annual Conference in May, an informational booth offered literature and dis- plays representing the ministries that were sponsored and/or supported through the Com- mittee on Native American Ministry. A component added this year identified the work of the Native American Comprehensive Plan. Items offered included brochures, newsletters, pens, notepads, and posters.
In July, funds were provided for a traditional feast and breakfast at the Gagaguwon Tradi- tional Pow Wow held in Oscoda, MI. The Oscoda Indian Mission Church participated as an informational vendor offering general information and an invitation to attend worship.
Support was provided for two adults to participate in leadership training in September fo- cusing on Communication Skills for Women. In October, support was provided for five par- ticipants to attend the fall Indian Workers Conference meeting held at the Greensky Hill Indian Church, Charlevoix, MI. The CONAM also provided support for a representative to attend the West MI Annual Conference serving as a liaison and to network.
Supported was provided for a Detroit Conference Native American youth to attend the Fly- ing with Eagles Native American Youth Leadership Training held December 1-4 in Ocean Grove, NJ. The training was sponsored by the Native American International Caucus of the United Methodist Church, Northeast Region. Training included teachings of local Na- tive American culture and traditions and targeted youth in grades 7 – high school.
Promotional materials are being developed to increase awareness within the Conference. A tri-fold brochure is being designed and in the future a webpage and related resource links.
Megwetch (thank you), In recognition of the generous giving (giving: a traditional way of life for Anishinabe People) of the local churches for supporting the ministries managed through the Native American Ministries Sunday offering! Your ongoing support has strongly impacted the Native American Missions, Churches, Communities and future generations.
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The Native American Ministries Sunday collection in 2010 for use in 2011 was $16,571.18, half, $8,285.59 was sent to the General Church to provide scholarships for Native Amer- ican seminary students and to fund Native American Urban Initiatives. The half that was retained by our Conference was divided into four equal shares ($2,071.40) and sent to the three Indian Missions/Churches and to the Committee’s cumulative fund, which pro- vides for other programs or ministry projects relating to Native Americans.
On behalf of the Committee on Native American Ministry, Amy F. Alberts, CONAM Chairperson/Member
ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH CONCERNS COMMITTEE No report received.
DISABILITY CONCERNS COMMITTEE No report received.
CONFERENCE PROTECTION POLICY COMMITTEE No report received.
MICHIGAN AREA REPORTER No report received.
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REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (with supplementary information)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 (with comparative totals for the year ended December 31, 2010)
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Independent auditors’ report ...... 213 Financial statements Statements of assets, liabilities and net assets - modified cash basis ...... 215 Statement of support, revenue and other receipts, expenses, other disbursements and changes in net assets - modified cash basis ...... 216 Notes to financial statements ...... 217 Combining statement of support, revenue and other receipts, expenses, other disbursements and changes in net assets - modified cash basis...... 232
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PENSION BENEFIT RATES AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
It was resolved that the Detroit Annual Conference: 1. Fix the Past Service Rate (PSR) at $741 for the calendar year 2013 for members and local pastors for each full year of service prior to 1982. This is an increase of $15 over the $726 approved for 2012 representing a Past Service Rate factor of approximately 1.21% against the Detroit Conference Average Compensation (PSR/CAC ratio); 2. Fix the percentage of the PSR payable to a surviving spouse at 85%. 3. Fix the effective annuity starting date at January 1, 2013; 4. Require no contribution of any participant towards the cost of the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP); 5. Require that all sums needed to underwrite the costs of the PSR, Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP) and CPP be apportioned for 2013; 6. Fix the appointment change date for all benefit purposes at July 1, 2013; 7. Require the annual conference to provide sufficient funding to make the following CRSP Special Arrangements*:
Provisional Associate Full-time Full Member Member Member Local Pastor Conf Incapacity Leave (non CPP) Y Y Y Y (pending UNUM decision, one year maximum) *To the extent allowable under applicable federal law.
8. Authorize the Division of Pension of the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits to grant disability payments from the Conference Deposit Account to those persons granted incapacity leave for such a period of time until such persons are granted CPP benefits not to exceed, as a general rule, 12 calendar months; 9. Authorize the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits to grant disability payments from the conference Deposit Accounts to those persons granted incapacity leave, or who would have been granted incapacity leave, and to such active clergy person’s surviving spouse, in an amount approximating the amount of Social Security Benefit the average clergy person would receive if such person were determined to be disabled for Social Security purposes for the first six months of such incapacity, only in such cases as their CPP benefit is determined to be the minimum 40% of De- nominational Average Compensation, which was the standard prior to January 1, 2002 and remains the minimum standard benefit. 10. Authorize the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits to negotiate, com- promise, or submit to arbitration any claims for benefits that may arise under the health insurance or the Pre-82, MPP, CRSP or CPP plans; and for that purpose to retain legal counsel as needed.
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11. Provide the following CPP Special Arrangements at an estimated cost of 3.4% -4.4% of the Denominational Average Compensation:
Conference Full Associate Provisional Full-time Other Relationship Member Member Member Local Pastor Denom
Sabbatical Leave Y Y NA NA N For a maximum of one year Attend School Y Y Y NA N (After having served under appointment in the Conference) For a maximum of one year Attend Seminary NA NA Y NA NA For a maximum of one year Family Leave Y Y Y NA NA For a maximum of one year Incapacity Leave Y Y Y NA N Leave of Absence Y Y Y NA NA For a maximum of one year Compensation less than 60% Y Y Y Y N of the DAC or CAC Appointment of less than full-time, Y Y Y NA N but at least ¼ time
Whenever CPP is provided under special arrangements, the annual conference will continue the pastor in the Conference Health Insurance Plan for a maximum of one year as long as that pastor remains enrolled in CPP. The participant must be enrolled in the Conference Health Insurance Plan prior to applying for Incapacity Leave and Disability Status.
12. Fix the budget for the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits for 2013 as follows:
Estimated Expenditures: Current Service for CRSP $2,349,775 (DB portion) 700,000 (DC portion) 670,000 (CPP premium) Past Service Liability -0- Fund Change in PSR (increase of $15) 1,500,000 Current Costs for Future Retiree Health 1,575,032 Contrib to Central Conf Pension Initiative 12,000 Current Retiree Health Premiums 4,200,000 Health Premiums/Clergy on LOA, etc 50,000 Ann’l Cost of Unpaid Apportionments 150,000 Temporary Disability Fund 12,000 Wellness Program 140,000 Staffing 135,000 Health Plan Actuarial Study 12,000 Board Expenses 8,000 Subtotal, Expenditures $11,513,807
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Estimated Revenues: Board of Publications $ -0- Use of pre-82 Deposit Account 3,849,775 Utilization of Earnings (Invested GBOPHB) 5,239,032 Apportioned to Churches 2,425,000 Subtotal, Revenues $11,513,807
13. Housing/Rental Allowance for retired or clergy on disability in the Detroit Annual Con- ference: a. The United Methodist Church has and functions through Ministers of the Gospel who are duly ordained or licensed; and b. The practice of The United Methodist Church is to provide a parsonage or rental allowance as a part of the gross compensation for each of its active ordained or licensed ministers; and c. Pensions paid to retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers of the United Methodist Church are considered deferred compensation and are paid to said retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers in consideration of previous active service; and d. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized that the Detroit Annual Conference is the appropriate body to designate a housing/rental allowance for retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers who are members of this conference;
Now therefore it was resolved: 1. An amount equal to 100% of the pension/disability payments received during the year 2013 is hereby designated as a rental/housing allowance for each retired and disabled ordained or licensed minister of The United Methodist Church who is or was a mem- ber of the Detroit Annual Conference at the time of his or her retirement or disability; 2. This rental/housing allowance shall apply to each retired and disabled ordained or li- censed minister who has been granted the retired relationship or placed on incapacity leave by the Detroit Conference and whose name and relationship to the conference is recorded in the Journal of the Detroit Conference or in other appropriate records maintained by the conference; 3. The pension/disability payment to which this rental/housing allowance applies shall be the pension/disability payment resulting from all service of such retired and inca- pacitated ordained or licensed ministers from all employment by any local church, annual conference or institution 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 and welfare funds of The United Methodist Church for such retired minister’s pension or disability benefits; 4. The amount of the housing/rental allowance that may be excluded is limited to the lesser of: a) The amount designated as the housing/rental allowance, or b) The amount actually expended for housing/rent, or c) The fair rental value of housing, if required by law.
14. Adopt the following funding plan for pre-1982 pension liability: Detroit Annual Conference Funding Plan for Supplement One of the Ministerial Pension Plan – Required by action of the 2000 General Conference – Submitted to the Actuarial Department of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. The Detroit Annual Conference has provided sufficient funds, on deposit with the General
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Board of Pension and Health Benefits, to fully fund all liabilities related to the former Minister’s Reserved Pension Fund, more commonly known as the Pre-1982 Pension Plan.
Our plan to utilize and ensure full funding for 2013 will be as follows: 1. Continue to provide a Past Service Rate factor of approximately 1.15% against the Detroit Conference Average Compensation (PSR/CAC ratio). The actual Past Service Rate amount will increase 2.07% in 2013 representing a factor of 1.21%. 2. Continue to fully fund any increases in the Past Service Rate in our budget, un- derstanding that sufficient accumulated actuarial gains continue to be available for the foreseeable future, so that we do not anticipate needing to apportion funds to cover these increases. 3. Continue to fund the required Detroit Conference Clergy Retirement Security Program Defined Benefit annual liability (CRSP –DB) with Pre-82 funds. This funding began in 2007 and will continue for the foreseeable future. 4. Continue to pursue funding agreements with other annual conferences to fund their Pre-82, MPP, and/or CRSP-DB annual liabilities with Detroit Conference Pre-82 funds in exchange for direct reimbursement to the DAC from those annual conferences. These agreements began in 2007 and may continue as long as the DAC Pre-82 account does not fall below 100% funded status. The DAC realizes if the Pre-82 account were to fall below 100% funded status, payment(s) could be required from conference reserves to return the funded status to 100%. 5. Base our annual CAC assumption at a 3% increase to reflect the future projection of DAC compensation. 6. Base our annual interest rate assumption at 7% to reflect the long range average rate of return on investments in recent years and project an obtainable rate of return for future years. The mortality table used is RP2000.
Summary of General Board of Pension & Health Benefits Pre-82 Plan Actuarial Valuation Assumptions for 2013 Data provided by GBOHB
Conference Average Compensation (CAC) $61,286 Past Service Rate $741 PSR Increase Assumptions 2.07% PSR to CAC % 1.21% Plan Assets 01/01/2011 $90,177,756 Total Liability 01/01/2011 (53,059,784) Funded Status 01/01/2011 $37,117,972
The General Board of Pension & Health Benefits valuation was completed during 2011 to calculate the Detroit Annual Conference Pre-82 pension liability funding requirements for 2013. Since the actuarial projection indicates a funding surplus, the Detroit Annual Con- ference does not propose remitting additional funding to this account for 2013.
15. Adopt the following funding plan for future retiree health care liability: Detroit Annual Conference Funding Plan for Retiree Health Care - Required by action of the 2008 General Conference – Submitted to the Actuarial Department of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits.
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Aon Consulting completed an Actuarial Valuation for Funding Postretirement Medical Benefits in 2011 to calculate future health funding requirements for the Detroit Annual Conference retiree plan. To assure the current and future sustainability of retiree health care benefits, the Detroit Annual Conference will apportion in 2013 approxi- mately 50% of the annual Normal Cost amount as presented in the 2011 valuation. Investment earnings are assumed to generate the remaining 50%. A new valuation will be completed in 2013.
Summary of Future Health Benefits Liability Postretirement Medical Benefits Actuarial Valuation Assumptions Data provided by Aon actuarial study dated October 26, 2011 Plan Year Beginning 01/01/2011
Present Value of Future Benefits $88,039,740 Total Past Service Liabilities $75,163,559 Normal Cost with interest to end of year $ 1,575,032
Summary of Pension & Insurance Funding Plan Results Actual fund performance for 1/1/2011 through 12/31/2011
P & I Fund balance 01/01/2011 $ 73,298,634 Health Liability Funding (2011) 659,500 Retiree Health Payments (2,230,890) Loss in investments (609,509) P & I Fund balance 12/31/2011 $ 71,117,735
REAFFIRMATION OF THE DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUPPORT FOR LIBERIAN PASTORS’ SALARIES
It was resolved that the Detroit Annual Conference entered into a covenant relationship with the Liberia Annual Conference UMC in 1997, with both Conferences benefitting greatly from this special relationship;
And whereas the 2002 Detroit Annual Conference passed a resolution of Support for Liber- ian Pastor Salaries which “challenges each clergy in our conference to contribute at least ½ of 1% of her/his salary annually to support pastors’ salaries in the Liberia Annual Con- ference”. And further “challenges each congregation to match, or exceed, amounts con- tributed for this purpose by its clergy”;
And whereas recent records indicate that the financial support of this resolution has been declining on the part of both clergy and congregations (in 2007 the DAC contributed $23,945 with 52 congregations participating; In 2010 the DAC contributed $15,224 with 41 congregations participating; and in 2011 the DAC contributed $6,800 with 16 congre- gations participating) while the needs of our partner pastors in the Liberia Annual Confer- ence continue to be great;
It was resolved, upon this 10th anniversary year of the original adoption of this resolution, to reaffirm our challenge to each Detroit Annual Conference clergy to contribute at least
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½ of 1% of her/his salary annually to support pastors’ salaries in the Liberia Annual Con- ference.
We further reaffirm our challenge to each congregation to match, or exceed, amounts con- tributed by its clergy. Further, the Detroit Conference will create an online giving tool so that anyone can more easily contribute.
So that the Liberia Annual Conference might have some indication of salary support ex- pected, Detroit Conference clergy and congregations are asked to make an advance in- dication of their intention to contribute. Contributions should be remitted through the treasurers of Detroit Conference congregations to a Detroit Conference Ministry Jubilee account entitled “Liberia Pastoral Salary Support”(DAC #880) These funds should not be sent directly to individual pastors in Liberia. Rather, the Detroit Conference Treasurer will forward them to Liberia where they will be administered in accordance with procedures the Liberia Conference, or its representatives, establish and determine to be just.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COORDINATOR
Whereas the Detroit Annual Conference is part of the Universal Church and we the Church should be obedient to the teachings of Jesus who birthed the church and, whereas one of His teachings as related in Matthew 25:31-40, that we should visit those in prison. When we do so, we are visiting Him, and whereas the 2008 Discipline Paragraph 164 H says, “Through God’s transforming power, restorative justice seeks to repair the damage, right the wrong, and bring healing to all in- volved, including the victim, the offender, the families, and the community, and whereas each local congregation has the responsibilities and opportunity of reaching out to incarcerated and recently released individuals,
Therefore, it was resolved that each congregation is encouraged to identify a person within their membership who feels called to reach out and be willing to identify with, befriend and mentor these persons in their community and accept them into the fellowship of believers.
It was further resolved that this person would be designated as the Restorative Justice Coordinator. Restorative Justice Coordinator shall receive training provided through UMM ministries, Forgotten Man Ministries and other resources as determined by Church and Society.
QUESTIONS FOR 2012 CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL OFFICES
It was resolved that the Detroit Annual Conference encourage its congregations and mem- bers to pose these questions to candidates for federal offices during their 2012 campaigns:
1. Will you work to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons in the world?
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2. Do you support legislation that requires all U.S. troops and military contractors to with- draw from Afghanistan by July 1, 2013? 3. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, first opened for signatures in 1996, would ban all tests of nuclear weapons. Do you support the U.S. ratification of the CTBT? 4. President Obama envisions a world free of nuclear weapons. However, the U.S. still maintains some 5,000 nuclear weapons, each a city-destroyer. Furthermore, funding is proposed to rebuild the factories that make nuclear warhead parts. Will you oppose such funding? 5. Congress annually waives the legal requirement for an audit of the Defense Depart- ment. Will you prioritize ending the practice of waving this obligation? Will you in- crease the transparency of defense spending? 6. Do you support legislation to increase funding to public safety, public education, health care, housing, and infrastructure? 7. In February 2010, the U.S. Department of Defense “Quadrennial Defense Review” designated climate change to be a “National Security Threat.” What do you propose to counter this threat to national security? 8. In general, what would you do to prevent an escalation of military competition between the United States and China?
CALL MICHIGAN’S SENATORS TO PREVENT WAR WITH IRAN
It was resolved that the Detroit Annual Conference urge the lay and clergy members of the 2012 Session of the Detroit Annual Conference to call Senators Carl Levin (202-224- 6221, 313-226-6020) and Debbie Stabenow (202-224-4822, 313-961-4330) on Monday, May 21 or Tuesday, May 22.
1. Please inform our Senators that you do not want a military attack on Iran. 2. Share your reasoning why war with Iran would be a foreign policy and humanitarian mistake. 3. Conclude by making two requests — Do not sponsor nor vote for legislation that sup- ports military action or war against Iran. Speak out and lobby for diplomatic initiatives in relating to Iran.
APPOINT MEN’S MINISTRY LIAISONS
It was resolved that churches that lack an organized unit of United Methodist Men shall appoint a Men’s Ministry Liaison whose job it shall be to receive communications intended for the members of UMM organizations for the purpose of identifying and seeking to en- gage men in ministries that satisfy a critical need in their respective communities and de- velop a deeper sense of discipleship.
2012 REVISED PROTECTION POLICY
It was resolved that the following changes be made to the Detroit Annual Conference Pol- icy Statement for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Persons (they also are noted in bold-face print in the policy below):
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1. Paragraph 2: adding a statement on the conference not tolerating abuse or bullying 2. Definition 9: adding phrase ‘Conference Certified’ to the definition to close a loop hole in the definition of staff persons 3. Definition 11: redefining our definition of bullying per our conference chancellor 4. Section II, Item C: adding bullying to the purpose of our training 5. Section F. Item 2: Clarifying and closing a loop hole on who can be a driver during an event 6. Section 2 AND Section 5: Changing ‘Council Director’ to Director of Connectional Ministries to edit the document to reflect our conference structure 7. Section C: Adding a section defining how to report bullying within our conference”
DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND VULNERABLE PERSONS (REVISED AT 2012 DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE)
Preface “…Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not stop them: for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.’ ” Luke 18:16-17
The innocence of children is what best enables them to seek out God with fearless enthu- siasm. That innocence is also what leaves them most vulnerable to abuse or neglect. The Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. (“Detroit Conference” or “Conference”) recognizes that any abuse – physical, sexual, or mental – is destructive to the development and well-being of any person. Therefore, the Detroit Conference is de- termined to minimize the risk of abuse or neglect and to protect participants in programs and activities of the Detroit Conference and its districts and agencies. The Detroit Con- ference will not tolerate and prohibits abuse and bullying at the programs and ac- tivities of the Detroit Conference, its districts, and its agencies. Retaliation or false accusation against a target, witness, or another person with reliable information about these matters is prohibited.
The Detroit Conference embraces its calling to provide functions, activities and events which are spiritually and developmentally appropriate and free from abuse or neglect. This Policy is intended to guide the selection of leaders and caregivers for district and Confer- ence sponsored functions, activities, or events only. This Policy is no substitute for local church responsibility in developing and maintaining its own protection policy. Each local congregation is responsible for working with its insurance provider in developing a policy and procedures to facilitate the protection of children, youth, and vulnerable persons. (For help in the local church in developing policy and procedures, please refer to Safe Sanc- tuaries, resources available from Cokesbury.)
Preamble Through baptism we renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness and reject the evil powers of this world. We will surround all God’s children with a community of love and forgiveness that they may grow in their trust of God. The faith community lays the foundation for them to grow to be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life. The occurrence of abuse or neglect within the household of God breaks this covenant. Sadly abuse or neglect re-
268 Resolutions 2012 mains a reality in today’s society both outside and within the church. The Detroit Confer- ence accepts its biblical and moral responsibility to address this issue.
Therefore, this Policy is intended to promote the health, welfare, and safety of children, youth, and vulnerable persons during district and Conference related functions, activities, or events. This document shall be referred to as the Protection Policy, or simply, this Policy.
The goals of this Policy include: 1. Promoting a safe and nurturing environment for all children, youth, and vulnerable persons who participate in events sponsored by the Detroit Conference, its dis- tricts, and agencies. 2. Protecting children, youth, and vulnerable persons from abuse and neglect. 3. Protecting our care providers from false accusations of abuse or neglect. 4. Minimizing potential Detroit Conference liability.
This Policy is intended to supplement and not replace the continuing need of our districts and Conference to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of both victims and per- petrators of abuse or neglect.
All camp ministry functions, events, and activities shall be in compliance with the Policy and the State of Michigan Department of Human Services (formerly Family Independence Agency) Camp Licensing Rules and Regulations for Children and Adult Foster Care Camps. American Camping Association Accreditation Standards are recommended.
The definitions of terms used in this policy follows: 1. Abuse: Abuse means harm or threatened harm to an individual’s health or welfare through physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, maltreatment, and/or sexual harassment. 2. Certification and Protection Policy Training: This is required training for all staff members (paid or volunteer) who will work with children, youth, and vulnerable persons at district or Detroit Conference ministry settings. 3. Negligence: Negligence is the failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would do in the same or similar circumstance. It can include failing to prevent an act of abuse or omission of an act that would ensure the health, welfare, and safety of a child, youth, or vulnerable person. 4. Participants: Participants are children, youth, or vulnerable persons, as well as all others, who are registered, enrolled, attending, or otherwise participating in an event or activity sponsored by or under the auspices of the Detroit Confer- ence. 5. Physical abuse: Physical abuse is any non-accidental act or failure to act that results in bodily harm or mental injury to a person. Physical abuse may result from punishment to a person that is overly punitive or inappropriate to the indi- vidual’s age or condition. 6. Protection Policy Committee: The Protection Policy Committee is the group elected by the Conference to oversee the implementation of this Policy. 7. Sexual abuse: Sexual abuse is any conduct of a sexual nature which violates or attempts to violate the free choice and consent of another person, and includes any criminal sexual act defined by any federal, state, or municipal law, which in- cludes but is not limited to rape, sexual molestation, sexual battery, aggravated sexual battery, lewd and lascivious behavior, enticement of a child, indecent so-
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licitation of a child, aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, exhibiting sexually explicit material, or indecent liberties with a child, youth, or vulnerable person. 8. Sexual harassment: Sexual harassment is any sexually related behavior that is unwelcome, offensive, or which fails to respect the rights of others. Sexual ha- rassment includes any unwelcome advance, a request for a sexual favor, and any other verbal, nonverbal, or physical contact of a nature that creates an in- timidating, hostile, or offensive environment. 9. Staff persons: Staff persons are defined as Conference Certified persons who provide leadership and/or care for events of the Detroit Conference and/or its districts whether they are volunteers or paid. 10. Vulnerable person: A vulnerable person is an individual who because of age, de- velopmental disability, mental illness, or physical handicap requires supervision or personal care or lacks the personal and social skills required to live independ- ently. 11. Bullying: Any written, verbal, or physical act, or any electronic communi- cation, that is intended or that a reasonable person would know is likely to harm someone either directly or indirectly by doing any of the following: A. Substantially interfering with their opportunities, benefits, or programs involving the Detroit Conference, its districts, or its agencies. B. Adversely affecting their ability to participate in or to benefit from the programs or activities of the Detroit Conference, its districts, or its agencies by placing the individual in reasonable fear of physical harm or causing substantial emotional distress. C. Having an actual and substantial detrimental effect on their physical or emotional health. D. Causing substantial disruption in, or interference with, the orderly op- eration of the programs or activities of the Detroit Conference, its dis- tricts, or its agencies.
The Protection Policy Committee and/or sponsoring agency (for instance, Outdoor & Re- treat Ministries) will be responsible for reviewing all applications, screening, and docu- mentation submitted for the purposes of certification. The Protection Policy Committee will grant certification to those who have met the requirements. (Listed below.) All docu- ments related to application will be held in confidence in a secure location. Access to doc- uments will be limited to members of the Protection Policy Committee and, if required, sponsoring agencies. Documents will be held at the Detroit Conference office and at other locations as determined by state law or licensing agencies. (For instance, at camps.)
Section I Certification and Re-Certification Procedures A: Care Provider Selection In an effort to assure the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable persons, all persons working directly with, accompanying or supervising children, youth, and vulnerable persons at any district or Conference event shall be certified to do so according to the requirements of this Policy. Certification will be granted if a Conference agency’s staff selection process meets or exceeds the requirements of certification as indicated in this Policy. 1. All persons, paid or volunteer, seeking certification shall: a. be at least 16 years of age. b. be an active member/constituent of a local congregation, or active in a min- istry setting for at least 6 months at time of application. c. complete a Detroit Conference Certification Application 270 Resolutions 2012
d. grant written permission for a criminal background check with appropriate law enforcement agencies. e. complete an application for driving participants during events/activities, if de- sired. f. provide three references from unrelated persons including ways to contact them. g. attend a certification training event. h. successfully complete a test indicating reasonable knowledge of the issues addressed in the Policy. 2. Anyone who is not certified will not be permitted to supervise, provide leadership for, or work with children, youth, or vulnerable persons in Conference or district events, activities, or functions. 3. Screening Documents The Protection Policy Committee shall review all references submitted for the purposes of applying for certification. The Detroit Conference certification appli- cation includes: a. personal information, including Social Security number, driver’s license and other current information b. local church or ministry setting work and references c. background check authorization. 4. Background Checks No less than one background check shall be pursued for each applicant. The background checks may come from one of the agencies listed below. The pro- cessing of the application, references, and criminal background checks for cer- tification shall be the responsibility of the Protection Policy Committee or sponsoring Conference agency. The applicant shall not be held responsible for the financial cost of such checks. A criminal record check of the applicant shall be obtained from the appropriate law enforcement agencies located in any state or country where the applicant has lived for a period of at least one year within the last fifteen years while being at least 18 years of age. Historical address in- formation will be required. These law enforcement agencies may include but are not limited to the Michigan State Police, Michigan State Bureau of Investigation, Michigan Division of Motor Vehicles, the State of Michigan Department of Human Services, and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 5. Personal Interview: The applicant may be personally interviewed by the Protec- tion Policy Committee for purposes of certification. This may be done at the Pro- tection Policy Training or at other settings.
B: Qualifications 1. No one shall be certified to serve as a care provider or leader who may represent a significant risk of committing abuse or neglect, or violating any part of this Pol- icy. 2. No one shall serve as a care provider if he/she is known to have been previously convicted of or pled guilty to any crime arising out of any act or conduct involving sexual abuse, or any act of conduct which is of a sexual, molesting, seductive, or criminally deviant nature, whether or not such conduct involved a child. This includes, but is not limited to, crimes involving pedophilic behavior, incest, rape, assaults involving children, youth, or vulnerable persons, murder, kidnapping, pornography, sexual harassment, and the physical or sexual abuse of a child, youth, or vulnerable person. This qualifying rule shall be applicable no matter how long ago the crime occurred. 271 Resolutions 2012
3. No one shall serve as a care provider who has had a verdict rendered against him or her in any civil action out of any personal act or conduct related to sexual abuse, sexual harassment or physical abuse of a child, youth, or vulnerable per- son. This qualifying rule shall apply no matter how long ago the civil verdict was rendered. 4. No one shall serve as a care provider who has participated as a perpetrator in any previous act of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or physical abuse of a child, youth, or vulnerable person. This qualifying rule shall apply no matter how long ago this occurred or whether a civil or criminal verdict was rendered.
C: Certification Certification is required for an individual to provide care at a district or Conference event, activity or function. Certification does not determine whether an individual is an appropriate care provider for a particular event. The event leader may contact a potential care provider or references to determine whether a person’s skills match the needs of a particular event. Certain events, functions, or activities will require ad- ditional training particular to that event, activity or function. (For instance, camping.) Certification will be granted when all screening procedures and Protection Policy
Training have been successfully completed and documented. Certification is valid for three years from the month it is granted. Those who are certified will receive a certification card that is dated and approved by the Protection Policy Committee. The certification card will indicate whether an individual is approved to drive during an event.
Certification granted by other annual conferences, which meets or exceeds the screening and training standards set forth in this Policy, will be honored at events, which are sponsored by or include participants from that annual conference. 1. As the status of a caregiver changes, she/he must complete any additional requirements that may be appropriate. 2. Any certified caregiver or leader who violates or fails to meet any of the qual- ifications of this Policy may at any time have his/her certification revoked by the Protection Policy Committee. 3. Those who witness conduct on the part of a care provider which violates this Policy or puts participants at risk needlessly, shall report their concerns to the event director. If the event director is the subject of concern, a written and signed report, which shall include pertinent details, shall be made to the Protection Policy Committee. 4. If certification is revoked, written notification will be given to the individual involved. In the case of clergy, their district superintendent shall also be in- formed.
D. Re-certification Re-certification is the renewal of certification within three years of the individual’s orig- inal certification date.
If the individual is not re-certified within six months following the expiration of the orig- inal certification, the individual must follow then initial applicant certification guide- lines.
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E: Confidentiality 1. Except as otherwise provided herein, all documents and information obtained on all certification applicants and care providers shall remain confidential. 2. All consents by parents or guardian will be accessible to leadership in the Con- ference for use in promoting the health, welfare, and safety at Conference related functions and events. 3. Notwithstanding the above, all material obtained during the screening process may be disclosed when it is reasonably necessary in the context of any criminal or civil litigation involving the care provider or Conference/district. In addition, a care provider’s records, documents, files, and information may be disclosed with the written consent or at the written direction or request of that care provider.
Section II: Protection Policy Training A. The Protection Policy Committee shall be responsible for offering training for care providers for the purposes of certification. B. The Protection Policy Committee shall be responsible for training those responsible for implementing this Policy. C. The Protection Policy training shall be designed to create and raise awareness of and sensitivity to the issues of abuse neglect, and bullying. This shall include a knowl- edge, understanding, familiarity, and agreement to implement the Protection Policy of the Conference. This training and education shall include how to avoid incidents and the appearance of abuse, as part of the strategy to prevent false accusations. D. The Protection Policy training shall be provided regularly. E. The Protection Policy Committee shall be responsible for maintaining a current list of all certified care providers.
Section III: Care Provider Supervision A. General Statement Proper supervision is necessary to avoid creating the opportunity for both actual abuse or neglect and false accusations of abuse or neglect to occur. Proper supervi- sion includes providing care providers with Protection Policy training. Supervision dur- ing the care provider’s performance of their responsibilities shall give special attention to high-risk settings such as nurseries, restrooms, and overnights.
B. General Rules and Procedures 1. Adequate staffing a. All district or Conference-related functions, activities, and events involving children, youth and vulnerable persons shall be staffed to meet the stan- dards of this Policy. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring agency to en- sure standards set forth in this Policy are being met. The portion of the function, activity or event, which involves care providers, shall be cancelled when staffing required by this Policy is not provided b. Providing staffing shall be the responsibility of the event director of the Con- ference-related function, activity, or event. c. All care providers under the age of 18 shall be at least four years older than those they are supervising. Care providers under 18 years of age shall com- prise no more than 20% of the staff for an event, activity, or function.
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2. Two-Care Provider Rule a. At least two certified care providers, one of which must be an adult, shall be present at each Conference-related function, activity, or event involving chil- dren, youth, or vulnerable adults. b. The two-care provider rule in the preceding paragraph may be waived in the following situations. i. The certified care provider is an adult and there are at least three chil- dren over 12 years of age present. ii. Cabin or tent sleeping during a function, event or activity in which there is only one adult care provider of the same gender as the children, youth, or vulnerable persons present. iii. One adult care provider remains while the other care provider temporar- ily leaves the area or room for a medical, family, or other reasonable necessity, i.e., escorting a child, youth, or vulnerable person to the rest room. iv. One adult care provider remains when the other care provider must leave for an unexpected medical, family, or other reasonable necessity. v. A care provider is taking a child, youth or vulnerable person to or from a Conference-related function, activity, or event. The waiver must be completed for each child, youth, or vulnerable person. vi. One adult care provider is acceptable when a parent or guardian for each participating child, youth, or vulnerable person checks the appro- priate box on the waiver.
C. Additional Procedures for Nursery 1. No one other than those receiving care in the nursery, their parents or guardians, certified care providers, children, or youth of the servicing care providers shall remain in the nursery. 2. There must be a sign-in and sign-out procedure in place. The care providers must have some method of contacting the parent or guardian during the event.
D. Additional Overnight Procedures 1. Only in exceptional circumstances with Protection Policy Committee advance notice and writtenapproval in advance of the district or Conference related func- tion, activity, or event may an adult without Detroit Conference certification and training be present on any overnight withchildren, youth, or vulnerable persons. However, host pastors or staff in host churchesnot directly involved with the pro- gram, devotional leaders, event speakers, musicians,or other specialists provid- ing services such as food or entertainment may be present,but may not be alone with children, youth, or vulnerable persons until they have completed the required screening and certification training. Parents, legal guardians, and special needs care givers may be present with their children or care recipient, but may not be alone with other children, youth, or vulnerable persons until they are certified. 2. No males shall sleep in the same sleeping area as unrelated female persons. 3. No females shall sleep in the same sleeping area as unrelated male persons. 4. Leadership and supervision for overnight events must be provided for all partic- ipants. Male participants shall be supervised by a male leader. Female partici- pants shall be supervised by a female leader.
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E. Ratios of Caregivers to Participants 1. The two-care provider rule is always recommended (Note exceptions in III B 2). In situations where there may be one teacher in a classroom, there should be a window in the door and a leader designated to look into the classrooms periodi- cally. 2. These ratios are recommended: • For infants one and under: 1 Caregiver to 1 Infant • For 2 year olds: 1 Caregiver for 2, 2 year olds • For 3 year olds: 1 Caregiver for 3, 3 year olds • For 4 year olds: 1 Caregiver for 4, 4 year olds • For 5-8 year olds 1 Caregiver for 5, 5-8 year olds • For 6-10 year olds 1 Caregiver for 6, 6-10 year olds • For 11-13 year olds 1 Caregiver for 7, 11-13 year olds • For 14– 17 year olds 1 Caregiver for 8, 14-17 year olds 3. Events may involve the participation of uncertified adults, such as Teddy Bear Camp, Family Camp, etc. All uncertified persons at an event shall be considered participants. 4. Uncertified trained caregivers who must accompany a participant in order to care for their needs shall provide care only for the individual they accompany. They shall be supervised by certified staff for the event.
F. Transportation This policy addresses only transportation offered during and after an event. Each local church should establish procedures for assuring the safety of children, youth, or vulnerable persons who will be transported to and from a district or Conference event. 1. During an event, state laws must be observed, including those regarding seat belts, children in the front seat and car seats. 2. During an event, all drivers must have valid driver’s licenses and auto insur- ance, be a minimum of 21 years of age and have been certified as drivers by the Conference Protection Committee. 3. During an event, all drivers will have waivers for every child, youth, or vul- nerable persons they transport. 4. Special provisions should be made when drivers will be awake all night at lock-ins, retreats, or other events so that they are not driving when over tired. 5. Participants will be released from an event only to those 21 years old or older or as otherwise indicated by parents or guardians. It is strongly en- couraged that adult drivers transport participants to and from events.
G. Event Director Responsibilities 1. Secure a safe and appropriate location that is conducive to the health and welfare of the participants and appropriate for the objectives of the event. 2. Provide adequate supervision of children, youth, and vulnerable persons by con- firming the number of certified leaders needed for your event. 3. Ascertain the certification status and suitability of leaders for your particular event. An individual or their references submitted for certification may be contacted. 4. Know the procedures that are to be followed in case of an incident of suspected abuse or neglect.
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5. If needed, submit the names of possible staff to the Protection Policy Committee to determine if they are certified to work with children, youth, or vulnerable per- sons. 6. Establish and communicate to all staff expectations and procedures for your event, for instance, procedures regarding medications, medical situations (uni- versal precautions) and emergencies and how they will be handled during your event. 7. Establish a sign-in and sign-out procedure, assuring that participants are re- leased only to those designated by a parent/guardian.
Section IV. Policy for Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect Involving Children, Youth, or Vulnerable Persons A. Persons Required to Report 1. All care providers and conference employees who have reasonable cause to suspect (MCL § 722.623 (1)) abuse or neglect of a child, youth, or vulnerable person shall report all known and suspected cases of abuse or neglect which (1) occur on the Conference premises, (2) occur at a Conference-related function, activity, or event or (3) are disclosed or observed during Conference-related func- tions, activities or events. That may include the event director, staff, volunteers, counselors, and other leaders. All other persons may report known and sus- pected cases of abuse or neglect in accordance with this Policy and the laws of the State of Michigan. 2. If any child, youth, or vulnerable person arrives at a Conference-related function, activity or event and exhibits signs of abuse or neglect, the event director shall evaluate the situation and in consultation with the Conference staff, the Director of Connectional Ministries, or the district superintendent shall implement this Policy’s reporting procedure. 3. The reporting requirements in this Policy are the minimum requirements. This Policy does not preclude anyone from reporting a known or suspected case of abuse or neglect to others for the protection of children, youth, and vulnerable persons. Unless such protection requires otherwise, however, confidentiality of the information reported or received shall be respected to protect the rights and interest of the victim, the alleged perpetrator, and their families.
B. Reporting Procedures 1. The care provider shall immediately report the known or suspected abuse or neg- lect to the event director. 2. Immediately, the event director shall make by telephone, or otherwise, an oral report to the Department of Human Services. (MCL § 722.623(1)). This oral report shall be made in conjunction with the person who made the observations or re- ceived the disclosure. The following information will be required in the oral re- port: • Name, age, and gender of the alleged victim and other family members. • Address, phone number, and/or directions to the alleged victim’s home. • Parent’s place(s) of employment. • Description of the suspected abuse or neglect and information that might establish the cause of or manner in which the abuse or neglect occurred. • Current condition of the alleged victim.
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3. The report shall be documented in writing by the event director with notations as to indicate dates, times, persons involved in the process. Copies of this shall be made available to any involved Conference staff, and the Bishop’s office. 4. Within 72 hours, the event director, with the person initiating the report, shall sub- mit a completed State of Michigan “Report of Known or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect” to the Department of Human Services in accordance with the direc- tions given at the time of the oral report. 5. Following contact with the Department of Human Services, the event director shall inform: • The chairperson of the group sponsoring the Conference-related function, activity, or event. • The Conference Director of Connectional Ministries, in the case of a Con- ference event, and the district superintendent, in the case of a district event. • The facilities director, manager, or host church clergy person. 6. Notification of a parent or legal guardian of the alleged victim of abuse or neglect, which occurred prior to the Conference-related function, activity, or event, shall be determined by the Department of Human Services. When it is determined that a parent or legal guardian shall be notified, the event director shall call the parent or legal guardian informing him or her of what has been observed, and what steps have been taken in response to those observations. Unless otherwise instructed by the Department of Human Services, the event director shall follow the parent’s or guardian’s wishes regarding the continued participation of the involved child, youth, or vulnerable person. 7. Matters of known or suspected abuse or neglect are to be kept confidential, ex- cept as required by law or as disclosed to Detroit Conference representatives with a need to know such information. 8. The person designated by the Bishop’s office shall be the only individual author- ized to communicate on behalf of the Detroit Conference with the authorities and media after the initial report is made. 9. Persons who are the object of a report shall refrain from further activities with children, youth, or vulnerable persons until otherwise instructed by the event di- rector. 10. The advice of the Bishop’s office, legal council, and the Detroit Conference’s in- surance carrier will be sought as needed.
C. Bullying reporting procedures (in reference to MCLA 380.1310b(5)(d)-(i)) Those with knowledge of bullying in violation of this Policy are encouraged to report the facts to the event director, who will investigate the matter and make a written report to the Conference Director of Connectional Ministries and Con- ference Protection Committee. Together the event director and Conference staff shall determine what notification is appropriate to give to the parent or legal guardian of a victim and the perpetrator, or others.
Conclusion While the vast majority of those who work with our programs are of the highest moral char- acter and are deeply committed to the needs of those to whom they minister, the realities of a society where awareness of the potential for abuse or neglect has been heightened makes a consistent screening policy and abuse prevention training necessary. We under- stand that those with clean backgrounds and records might find this process burdensome or offensive. Yet, if we are to take seriously our responsibility for children, youth, and vul-
277 Resolutions 2012 nerable adults, all applications for workers and volunteers must be treated in the same manner. We take seriously the need to be careful and thorough in our screening. Further, we live in a litigious society, where the potential exposure of the Conference, districts, and even local churches where events are held mandates the need for a church-wide policy that is clear and consistently enforced. We thank you for your understanding and cooper- ation as we endeavor to make our programs safe and secure for all who participate.
CHURCHES – CONCEALED WEAPON-FREE ZONES
It was resolved that the churches and ministries of the Detroit Annual Conference remain concealed weapon free zones regardless of any changes made to the concealed weapons laws in the state of Michigan. This would not apply to on-duty qualified law enforcement officers.
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DETROIT CONFERENCE CABINET DEAN’S REPORT 2012
Joanne R. Bartelt, Blue Water District
This year on Cabinet has been one of joy, but it has not been without its times of challenge. We are saying goodbye to Grant Lobb and wish he and Debbie many blessings in their new journey to Lapeer. Earlier this year we said goodbye to Eugene Blair and we extend to him and Dawn God’s richest blessings as they begin this new phase of their life.
Just as we said goodbye, we are welcom- ing two new colleagues to join us. The Rev. Elworth Dulworth will be serving the Marquette district while The Rev. Dr. Tara Sutton will be leading the Crossroads dis- trict. We also want to give our heartfelt thanks to the Rev.Dr. Andrew Allie for stepping in and leading the Crossroads district at a time of transition.
As we Superintendents go from church to church we experience all types of situations. We see the joys of the church as well as the pain. One of the determinations of the cabinet has been to put into place a mentoring program, which is led by the Rev. John Huhtala. John has trained 5 additional pastors in our conference to assist in the mentoring process. The cabinet thanks those who said yes to John’s invitation to be part of this team. This ministry is a confidential setting and the issues raised within the mentoring relationship stays between the mentor and mentee. Rev. Huhtala tells me that the Detroit Annual Con- ference is the only conference in the USA that has a national mentoring program, entitled Detroit Annual Conference Cluster for Mentoring. We are proud of this valuable ministry, a place where clergy can share what’s happening in their ministry in a secure and confi- dential setting promotes renewed energy for ministry.
A couple of years ago, I remember leaving conference with a deep sense of concern on where we, as a denomination, were headed. We all know that our denomination is declin- ing, but that year it seemed we were almost without hope. I don’t think the church will die; I do think, that the church will look and feel different. It has to. One of the bright moments for me this year was attending the District U.M.W. meeting at which Ang Hart was the speaker. She articulated well her love of the church and her hopes and dreams for the fu- ture of the church she loves so much. What she said to the U.M.W. that day goes not only for that organization but for the church as a whole. To paraphrase what Ang said: “yes we’re young and we’re busy people, but we do make time for the things that will make a difference in someone’s life. Give us something to do, and we’ll do it.” That’s a declaration the church needs to listen to. There’s much to do, let’s get to that place where, as Ang puts it so well, to make a difference.
Here’s a thought: let’s get to that place as a church where we acknowledge that we are not all of one mind, but will treat each other with kindness and grace. Let us, in the midst of our
279 Dean of Cabinet’s Report 2012 differences see a world that can be transformed by the love of Christ. Let us, as a church, get to that place where forgiveness and grace are not just words but actions Let us, as a church, embrace change that will bring a sense of peace and harmony to a broken world.
Give us something to do is the cry. In the Ann Arbor district, Rev. Mark Spaw tells of an outreach ministry at Belleville U.M.C. Here’s what he says: Young Life Outreach is a mis- sion sponsored by the church. They have staffed this youth focused mission and have re- ceived funding by the District Board of Missions. They work with youth 12 – 18 yeas old through the school system, to reach out and minister to those at risk, those who need mentoring, and everyday advice. The ministry also helps with practical items such as school supplies and equipment. This mission is a valuable tool for the schools, students, and provides much needed help to those on the edges of society.
Also in the AA District, is the Angel Wings Ministry which provides clothing and household supplies to the northern section of Monroe County. and is sponsored by the small yet mighty and faithful congregation of the Lulu U.M.C. They received their funding from the Lulu Church as well as donations from the community, civic organizations, and other part- ner churches. The lives of those touched and changed by this important ministry are in the hundreds. This ministry is faithfully staffed by members of the LuLu church whose membership is less than 80. I believe smaller membership churches do mighty things for the Lord.
In the Blue Water District, we are proud of the Free Stores. No proof of need is required and the work of God is marching forward. . In the year that these stores have been open, they have expanded and both have outgrown their facilities. The difference they have made in the lives of others is heartwarming and future plans to expand are being dis- cussed. The mission statement of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and that is what the Blue Water United Methodist Free Store lives by. There are currently two sites, one in Port Huron and the other is located in Bay Port, Michigan.
Also in the Blue Water District, the Rev. Ellen Shippert works with several from the Pt Hope UMC to teach migrant workers English as a second language. Ellen also serves as a translator in times of medical emergencies and assisting children in the school system. The Port Hope church and Ellen provide such valuable ministry to those who are far from home and who are not bilingual. Give us something to do is the cry.
The Crossroads District is busy doing God’s work as found in the Lincoln Park UMC soup kitchen and pantry Rev. Maurice Horne, who is an African American, serves an all-white church on the southeast side of Flint. Several hundred meals a week are served during Mon-Fri lunch and a breakfast on Saturday. This is an ecumenical ministry with the Catholic Diocese of Flint. About 10 Crossroad District Churches are involved and plans are moving forward to buy a building for a shelter.
The Charity UMC and Dort-Oak Park Neighborhood House has been re-launched to pro- vide an after school program, food pantry, tutoring and outreach programs. Several DAC churches have been engaged in ministry through this endeavor. Many youth groups have come to Flint and used the church as a mission site for urban ministry. Give us something to do.
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The Detroit Renaissance District is being the hands of God bringing true renaissance to Metropolitan Detroit through the Kingdom Assignment. Over $240,000.00 has been raised for missions and ministries in the Metro Detroit Area and more than 8500 lives have been touched by the ministries of the Kingdom Assignment so far. As a direct result of the ex- citement generated by Kingdom Assignment Detroit has been that the Rethink Church folks from United Methodist Communications have decided to partner with the Detroit Ren- aissance District for a Rethink church event to be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012. This event will be called Hands 4 Detroit and will include a day of service across the Metro De- troit Region. Our goal is to Rethink Church because we know that “the church is not a building” and we know that our community needs to know that we are with them and our most important business is about being hope and bringing transformation to all in the name of Jesus Christ. Give us something to do!
The Marquette District is involved in several missions across the district, one being the God’s Country Cooperative Parish. The GCCP, located in the eastern U.P., serves 7 com- munities in a 2500 square mile parish every day. Despite the warm winter they had and lack of snowmobilers visiting them, they shared the light of Christ in big and small ways. They assisted their neighbors in need with gas cards, provided cleaning and hygiene items, and gave out over 300 winter outerwear items to children and adults all over the parish. This summer they will again be hosting over 100 volunteers coming to their 7 com- munities to do home repairs. GCCP appreciates all of the support and prayers through ministry Jubilee and through the Advance.
Project Hope is a collaborative effort of six churches in St. Ignace, located just north of the Mackinaw Bridge. Project Hope was created six years ago to address the needs of the poor, disadvantaged, and transient population in this community of about 2,500 people. The St. Ignace UMC, a founding partner of Project Hope, also provides hundreds of vol- unteer hours each year and offers a truly hands on experience where we can make a dif- ference for the poor and needy in our community. Give us something to do.
The Saginaw District hosted a mission celebration in October 2011 called, Let it be known: The Mission continues. The keynote speaker for the kick-off was the Rev. Faith Fowler who inspired the participants to get involved in missions. Many mission ministries were a direct result of Rev. Fowler’s excitement and expertize in missions. The Saginaw Bay Dis- trict also hosted a day where over 30 local and international missions shared information that increased participants’ awareness of God’s mission opportunities. A mission booklet was distributed to all which encompassed the following topics: Mandates for Mission, How to Plan a Mission Project, Four Goals of General Board of Global Ministries, It Worked for Us, My Action Commitment for Mission and mission articles obtained by the 30 mission- aries that hosted a display table that day. The Missions continues in the Saginaw bay Dis- trict, as we seek God’s mandate for mission.
As you have heard, there is plenty to do in the Detroit Annual Conference. We are making a huge difference and I pray we will continue to do so. Help us to make missions first and foremost as we make a difference. It is because of one person’s love of music and children that a camp was created some 30 years ago. What you will hear in just a moment is the hope of ministry and the joy of doing God’s holy work. Thank you for all that you do, and let us rebuild the church as Christ would have it to be.
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REV. JAMES BALFOUR Jim was born June 12, 1920 in South Glen Falls, New York to John A. and Almeda (Nee Tinney). Jim’s love for the United Methodist Church and its people, was nurtured in his home church of Glen Falls. He served 42 years in the Rock River and Detroit Conferences. Jim thrived in his local church assignments and served on var- ious conference boards. Jim and Emmalyn, his wife of 65 years, found great friends in the churches they served and across the con- ference. They liked nothing better than a good meal and an evening of conversation and storytelling with friends – old and new. Jim died February 17, 2012 in Ft. Myers, FL at the age of 91.
REV. IRA BUSH Ira was born February 7, 1922, in Ontanogan, MI, the son of the late Albert and Margaret (Schmidt) Bush. Ira was a humble servant of God, a caring and giving pastor. He served in the Salvation Army be- fore graduating from Garrett Evangelical Seminary and then served congregations in Gwinn, Trenary, Stephenson, Hermansville, Detroit Street, Matthews, and retiring after 24 years in 1995 from the First United Methodist Church in Midland. Ira was a devoted and loving husband to Alice for 63 years before her death in 2007. He was dearly loved by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They brought joy to his life and he to theirs. Ira will be remembered for his love of sports, his sense of humor and his gifts of ministry, which he freely shared with everyone he met. Ira passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 sur- rounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old.
REV. JUDITH DARLING Judi was a kind, patient, sincere, and loving woman. She es- pecially adored her grandchildren and would do absolutely anything for them. She was married to Tom, her high school sweetheart, for 47 years. Judi abhorred injustice, violence and suffering in the world. She directed her energy toward church outreach ministries specific to these problems. Judi and Tom would travel to Haiti and Missis- sippi to help those in need. She was determined to serve God and people. Judi’s church members adored and appreciated her wis- dom, leadership, and care for them. Please remember her as a symbol for God in her white robe preaching with enthusiasm and grace! Judi passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2012.
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REV. MARGO DEXTER Rev. Margo Dexter had a contagious faith that she poured into life. She had a deep love for God’s people and spent her life seek- ing to connect them more fully to God. Margo always said her chil- dren, Justin, Ashleigh (Matt) Schiffman, Charlie and Brent, were her greatest achievement. At home… at church… in the world… Margo lived with in- tegrity, joy and faith. In 1998 Margo was consecrated a diaconal minister. In 2001 she graduated from Garrett Theological Seminary with a Master’s degree in Christian Education and was ordained a Deacon. Margo died Sunday morning, April 22, 20112 surrounded by her family. She was 55 years old. After a long battle with cancer, Margo can now be at peace. She will be missed.
REV. JOHNNIE DYER Husband of the late Irma Dyer, father of Gwen (Reggie) Mitchell, Terri Dyer, and Jarvis Dyer; grandfather of Ashley Mitchell, he is survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church, where he was the retired Associate Pastor and a member of the Guiding Lights Male Chorus. Johnnie departed this life June 16, 2011 at the age of 76.
REV. DONALD FRANCIS Donald was born to Hazen and Luella (Smith) Francis of Ox- ford, MI, the second of twins. He and his twin brother Ron took fly- ing lessons, and Don eventually owned his own plane. Never losing his passion to fly, in 1951, Don with his brother Ron joined the Navy and served in the Korean war for four years. He was stationed in Jacksonville, FL, on the USS Randolph. Ron later attended Garrett Theological Seminary and was ordained in the United Methodist Church. He loved his congregations and made many lasting friend- ships. Don is survived by his wife Lois, and children, Mike (Debbie), Dawn Corbitt, and Jim (Kim). He is grandfather or ‘G-pa’ to seven and great-grandfather to one. Don loved the Lord and served Him well. The Lord welcomed Donald home on Saturday, March 10, 2012, a the age of 80. He will be joining his son-in-law Chris Corbitt who died in 1996.
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REV. TERRY GLADSTONE Terry was born October 28, 1949 in Dearborn, MI to Harold (90) and Mary Niles (88). Terry graduated from Bentley High School, the University of Michigan School of Music and Garrett Evangelical Seminary. Music was a huge part of Terry’s life. She had a stunning soprano voice, was an accomplished accompanist on piano and played many other instruments when she had the chance. Music was always a part of the Niles/Gladstone home. Terry found great joy in helping others learn a vocabulary of hope and in bringing out the very best in people. She took delight in her children and in nurturing a heart for Christian service in young adults. Terry died in her sleep on November 6, 2011 surrounded by her loving family, husband Rev. David Gladstone, son Carl (Anna) and daughter Mary (Andrew Gladstone-Highland). After a 2½ year battle with cancer, Terry can now rest and be free from pain and cancer. She is joining her brother Tom who passed away in 1998. Terry’s husband Dave says, “We will always cherish the laughter we shared and the memory of 38 years of happy and resilient marriage.”
REV. GEORGE HAWK A testimonial found in the Detroit Conference Archives reads: “Many people were touched by the life and ministry of George, but none more profoundly than his grandchildren. One of George’s fa- vorite hymns was ‘In the Garden’, an appropriate hymn for a man who at one time had a garden plot on the Ford farms and grew hun- dreds of beautiful pink roses in his own backyard.” George passed away on November 7, 2011. He will always live on in the hearts of his family and in the many lives he touched throughout his ministry as a pastor.
REV. JOHN B. HEIM John was born on September 1, 1930 to the late Ernest and Evelyn (Bennett) Heim. On October 2, 1954 he married Charlene L. Nickel and they shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. John was a farmer, preacher and friend to everyone. Early in John’s life he was an agriculture salesman. He was a member of the volunteer fire department in Owendale, the Lion’s club, and Future Farmers of America serving as their state president in 1948. In recent years, John felt the call to become a pastor. He passed away March 17, 2012 at the age of 81. John is survived by his wife Charlene, daughter Christina (Tim) Wood, son Jerry (Jamie), and son John “Jim” Heim, 10 grand- children, his sister Joanna Fields, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. John is greatly missed.
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REV. WILLARD KING Willard Arthur King was born October 14, 1933 in Marlette, MI. He was the son of George and Elsie King. Willard always loved being around and doing activities with his daughters, grandsons and great-grandsons. He loved baptizing children and adults. Willard also loved being first in line at all potluck dinners! Willard passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the age of 78. He is sur- vived by his wife, Wilma (Ross), daughters, Karen (James) Kegler, Connie (Gordon) Vandewarker, and Brenda (Donald) Harris, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, his twin brother, Walter and sister Jean (Ken) Klinkman. Walter’s love for our Lord Jesus Christ brings his family great joy, knowing they will see him again.
REV. DONALD KRAUSHAAR Donald was born in Bay City, MI, on the 4th of July, 1924. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1943 – 1945 he received a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Michigan. Don married his wife Doris Kays in 1950. In 1959 he received his Master of Di- vinity degree from Garrett Theological Seminary and served as pastor of the Napoleon and Saline churches. After taking a sabbatical to obtain a master’s degree in Hospi- tal Administration, he was appointed Assistant General Secretary of the Division of Health and Welfare Ministries. Don worked to carry out the healthcare mission of the United Methodist Church in its world-wide network of healthcare facilities. He served on the Board of the Chelsea Retirement Home for many years. Don was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He died on September 3, 2011 at age 87.
REV. MARION A. POHLY Marion was born on August 3, 1925. August 4, 1950 Marion was united in marriage to Louise Mary Patow. He was the pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Macomb Township. Don graduated with a master’s degree at Wayne State University. Rev. Pohly is survived by four children and two grandchildren. Marion passed away on Thursday evening, January 19, 2012 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. He will always be remembered in the hearts of his family and those to whom he served as a minister of the Gospel.
REV. ALEX POOBUS Rev. Alex Poobus died on June 9, 2004. We remember him today because we only recently learned of his death. Found in our archives was this statement he wrote: “The undersigned holds in his memory as one of the most exciting and significant episodes of my life the flight from Estonia to Sweden during the war years when he made the adven- turous trip on a little self-made motorboat fleeing the communistic regime of his own native country.” Alex was a pastor in the Upper Peninsula after coming to America.
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REV. LEWIS REDMOND Rev. Lewis Redmond of Chula Vista, CA, formerly of the Detroit area, passed away December 17, 2011 at the age of 90. He served at Detroit Cass Avenue from 1953 until his retirement in 1981. Lewis was instrumental in the creating the history of Cass Com- munity Services that we know today. He had the vision of reaching out to people with de- velopment disabilities. Lew reconciled a conservative theology and a passion for social righteousness so ef- fectively that his ministry flowed in one direction. He was driven by inner convictions and spiritual power. Lewis is survived by his wife Norma and their nine children.
REV. DELBERT ROSE Delbert was born near Corunna, MI on September 17, 1912 to Roy R. and Margie K. (Gerardy) Rose. Delbert was co-founder of Western Evangelical Seminary, now merged with George Fox University of Newburg, Oregon. Delbert’s first wife Dorothy passed away in 1985. In 1986 he married Susan A. Schultz. During their retirement they spent time traveling to mission fields and doing volunteer service. Delbert was a teacher and Susan served in the library in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, India, Kenya, Philippines and Nigeria. Delbert passed away Janu- ary 22, 2012 just 8 months short of his 100th birthday.
REV. DOROTHY J. ROSSMAN Dorothy was born March 12, 1932 in Flint, MI the daughter of Kenneth M. and Edith (Travis) Myers. She was married on July 4, 1952 to Loring P. Rossman and together they had four children, seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Dorothy served as the pastor of Richfield Center and Otter Lake United Methodist Churches. When she passed away on July 12, 2011, the family learned of the numerous lives she had touched over her 79 years - from former 4-H kids to members of her former churches and Tractor club members to her singing friends. The Gaines church was filled with people whose lives were touched by Pastor Dorothy. She will always be missed.
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REV. HOMER VAN BUREN Homer was born November 13, 1919 in Ft. Morgan, Colorado the son of Thomas Bristol & Ethal Fern (Jeffers) Van Buren. He graduated from high school in Valentine, Nebraska. Homer at- tended Garrett Seminary in Chicago. He became a United Methodist Minister, serving several churches, eventually retiring from Burton United Methodist Chruch. He also served as the per- sonnel manager at Simplicity Engineering in Durand, MI. Homer was a member of Rotary International, a lifetime member of the Masons, and Past Patron of the Eastern Star. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and golf. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wynona Eva (Kykeman), son Thomas (Coral), daughter Judy (Lloyd) Whitehead, and five grandchildren. Homer passed away October 1, 2011 at the Chelsea Retirement Community at age 91.
REV. CAROL S. WALBORN Carol was born on November 1, 1946 in Fremont, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter K. and Sylvia L. (Ziegler) Walborn. Carol found joy in her ministry for the Lord. She loved to sing His praises as she signed the words. Carol also found joy in participating in Emmaus Walks and in pastoring the Dryden and Leonard United Methodist Churches until 2008. Carol then served as a volunteer chaplain at Yale Medi Lodge and Regency by the Lake Nursing Homes. Carol’s joy abounded with the love of her family; she loved and admired her two nieces Kristen and Wendy Juhl, sister, Joan and brother-in-law, Tim. Carol was a spiritual guide, a protector and a conscience for her sister and family. Carol passed away May 3, 2012. She leaves behind many dear friends and family who were important in her life.
REV. JUNE WESTGATE June was born April 7, 1940 in Monroe, the daughter of Everett Wing and Cecil Irene (Volmer) Westgate. Rev. June loved people, especially children and youth. She also loved art - leaving her art- work at the Methodist Theological Seminary in Ohio (where she at- tended school) and at each of the churches she served. Rev. June served at Newberry, Centerline, Petersburg, Deerfield, Riverview, and Oak Grove churches. Her favorite dessert was apple pie and ice cream and NO CAKE PLEASE! Those were the orders she left for her funeral din- ner. June always said she needed to save her fork to take with her to heaven, “Because the best was yet to come”, and so she did. June passed away on November 16, 2011 sur- rounded by the love of her family and closest friends. June’s greatest joy in ministry was sharing the love of Jesus through her preaching, creative artistic talents and brown bag children’s time.
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DIANE BARTELD Diane, De for short, was born on March 3, 1931 to the late Clif- ford and Arcele Lockwood. She married her husband Ralph on No- vember 24, 1951. Dee was a faithful and loving wife and mother. She and Ralph were married for 60 years and served the Lord to- gether for 54 years. Throughout Dee’s active ministry at the church, women were drawn to her and she showed kindness and love to all people. Dee loved her family and adored her grandchildren. She and Ralph both shared common interests –with as much enthusi- asm for the other’s interests as their own. Dee enjoyed listening to classical music, being by any body of water, watching the waves, beautiful sunsets, lighthouses, Great Lakes freighters, and doing it all by Ralph’s side. Dee is survived by her husband Ralph, 11 children and 27 grandchildren whom she adored, and they all miss her dearly. Dee went home to rest in the eternal arms of our Lord and Savior on March 8, 2012.
EMILY BRISTAH Emily was born on March 7, 1924 in Moulmein, Burma the daughter of missionaries George and Esther Josif. Emily and her husband, James Bristah met while she was a graduate student at Colgate Rochester Divinity School in New York. They were married November 22, 1947. Emily and James moved to Detroit where they raised their family and worked in partnership for the causes of peace, racial equality and social justice. She loved word games, humor, nature, and music, but mostly she loved people. She could draw in individuals of all ages, races, and walks-of-life with her smile. To her, there were no differ- ences, just people. She had a great gift for connecting with others and she will be sorely missed. Emily is survived by her children Chris (Jeff) Patrick, Cheryl (Bob) Robison, Gayle and Pam (David) Wright. Emily was preceded in death by her husband Rev. James Bris- tah, her son Nels, and a brother Harold Josif. Emily passed away on October 1, 2011 at the Seminole Shores Living Center.
VIRNELLE COOKINGHAM Virnelle was born December 15, 1916 to Asa Milton and Martha (Green) Craig. She first became a teacher and later a social worker. Her early career as a social worker included serving as a field instructor in the University of Chicago Service Administration. While in Chicago, she met and married Dr. Fred A. Voss in 1951. They moved to Monroe, Michigan and lived there until his death in 1977. She was very involved in her children’s lives – imparting to them her strong moral values, generosity of spirit, a love of knowl- edge and music and helping them pursue their own interests. In 1995 she married Rev. Charles W. Cookingham, who passed away in 2007. Virnelle is survived by her children, Linda Voss, Martha (Robert) Zink, Charles (Linda) Voss, Fred (Irene) Voss; and her grandchildren, Craig, Andy, Anthony, Fred Jr., and Andrew. Virnelle died March 20, 2012 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was 95 years old.
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DORTHA GRIFFITH Dortha was born November 18, 1921 in Jordan, Kentucky to Edward E. and Ora Lee Brockman. She married Rev. Herbert L. Griffith on November 23, 1940. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2001. Family and family gatherings brought Dortha the most joy. She enjoyed entertaining and cooking for family as well as for church meetings and dinners. Dortha was a devoted mother, grand- mother, great-grandmother and wife. She attended the Detroit An- nual Conference in 1955 as the lay representative for Washington Avenue Methodist Church. Dortha is survived by her daughter, Suzanne (Bob) Ellacott, grandson Clayton (Sue Lynne Cha) Campbell, great granddaugh- ter Simone Campbell, a sister Barbara Sue Meck and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by son, Gary Eulane Griffith, and a brother Earl Wade (Mary) Brockman. She died April 4, 2012 at age 90.
JUDITH HALL Judith was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 27, 1935 to Kenneth and Rachel (Bedford) McCausland. She graduated from Hamline University, Boston University, and Columbia University and received a degree in Religious Education. She married Rev. Donald E. Hall June 23, 1962 at the Hamline Methodist Church in St. Paul. Judith worked for the Board of Education of the New Hampshire Conference of the United Methodist Church and the Flint Board of Education. She is survived by her husband Donald, children Jeanette Hall, Michael W. Hall, Maria Sue Hall, Joseph Emerson (Kelly Buchanan) Hall, eleven grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Judith died on November 12, 2011 at the age of 76.
MARIAN LUMSDEN Marian was the daughter of the late John and Mable (Scott) Manwell, and was born November 20, 1925. Marian married her husband of 49 years, the late Rev. James B Lumsden, on January 26, 1946. She leaves behind her children, Shirley (Bill) Jerstadt, Jim (Diana), Bob (Kristi), Don (Char), David, Gary, and Ryo Lums- den, fourteen grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a brother Howard Manwell, sister-in-law Shirley Manwell and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, Marian was also preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Brown and Isabel Brown, and three brothers, Clinton, Lewis and Ray Manwell. Marian loved serving the Lord and her church. She loved children and her family, enjoying the family Christmas, soup dinners, and all family gatherings. She passed away on May 20, 2011 in Saginaw, at the age of 85.
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BILLIE MCCABE Billie, who had bravely faced many physical challenges in the past few years, died of natural causes, on March 5, 2012 at the age of 82. Her entire immediate family held a vigil at her residence for several days prior to her death. Billie was a 50-year member of the Clarenceville United Methodist Church in Livonia. She is sur- vived by her husband and soul mate of 65 years, Rev. Les McCabe, her children, Jerry (Laurina), Steve (Barbara), Donovan (Cindy) and Jennifer (Robert) Wagner, nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. All who knew Billie held her in high esteem profes- sionally, socially and spiritually.
MARIETTA MONTGOMERY Marietta was born May 30, 1918 in Ohio to Mr. and Mrs. Mauger. Marietta married Rev. Howard Milton Montgomery on June 25, 1950 in Springville, Michigan and preceded her in death on February 27, 1997. Marietta was a retired registered nurse, having served as a private duty nurse. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Niles and was a deaconess in the Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Marietta served on various committees of the churches and conferences served by her husband. Marietta died on Sunday April 17, 2011 at the Chelsea Retirement Home follow- ing an extended illness. She was 92 years old.
DORIS PARKER Doris was born May 13, 1906 to Rev. and Mrs. Charles E. Cliff. Doris is the widow of the late Rev. Harold W. Parker who died in 1990. She was a teacher, and taught in several one room schools, later teaching kindergarten and music. Doris was an able assistant to her husband, often preaching and conducting services at their multi-church charges. After retirement in 1963, they moved to Florida and for several years, served as Ministers of Visitation at the Christ UMC in St. Petersburg. Doris taught Sunday school well into her 90’s. Her last seven years were spent in an assisted living home where she continued to share her love for Jesus with her fellow residents. She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Gary) Chapin. Doris died August 18, 2011. She was 105 years young.
SYMA POOBUS Suma was born in Trout Creek, Michigan on September 7, 1913 to Henry and Hannah (Ahonen) Kaare. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Alex A. Poobus. She is survived by her son Allan Poobus, her niece, Linda Kaare, and nephew Don Morrison. Syma passed away Monday July 4, 2011 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. The re- membrance from her funeral reads, “The corridors of the past that you have passed through are filled with the many you have blessed; the underdogs that you have lifted; the questioning that you have shown the true answer to; the brokenness you have helped to mend; the friendships you nurtured. You are a woman of God; captured by His love and captivating to all that met you because of that love – the love of Christ.”
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JEANNE RANSOM Jeanne was born July 4, 1920 to Wilber and Evelyn Bailey in East Lansing, Michigan. Jeanne survived polio as a child which led to a lifelong interest in health and medicine. She attended East Lansing schools and then the University of Wisconsin in Madison. While attending UWM, Jeanne obtained a degree in Education with honors, was a member of Chi Omega sorority, and met her future husband, Eugene Arthur Ransom, (United Methodist Minister and Director of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Michigan from 1951 – 1968). Jeanne and Gene were married July 10, 1943. Jeanne will be loved always and deeply missed by her children, Robert (Elvira Kitui), Thomas, James (Wanda), William (Anita) and Ruth (David Blackburn; her 11 grandchil- dren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Jeanne enjoyed her time in Adrian while her husband served as chaplain. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 27, 2011.
SUSAN ROSE Susan was born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota on December 22, 1911 to the late David and Anna (Eitzen) Schultz. Susan re- ceived her Master’s degree from the University of Illinois and later an honorary doctorate degree from Houghton College. Susan was Head Librarian at Asbury Theological Seminary until retiring in 1978. She married Rev. Delbert Rose in 1985. Susan is survived by her husband of 24 years, her step-children, David, Dan M. (Martha), Marilyn (Ron) Smiley and a sister Betty Schultz. Susan and Delbert loved to do mission work and together traveled to many countries. She passed away July 19, 2011 just five months short of her 100th birthday.
HARRIET RYAN Harriet J. Ryan was born on May 5, 1922 in Sebewaing Township, daughter of the late William and Emma (Hornbacher) Gettel. She married Rev. Herbert E. Ryan on June 16, 1945. He preceded her in death on September 17, 1984 as did her daughter Marquita Willoughby. Mrs. Ryan was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebe- waing. She is survived by her children Patricia Pyne, Charles M. Ryan, eleven grandchil- dren, 31 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Harriet passed away Sunday June 12, 2011. She was 89 years old.
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JEANNETTE B. SAFRAN Jeannette was born November 1, 1911 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Charles and Jeannette (Bacon) Secker. She married Rev. John Safran December 5, 1936 in Donora, Pennsyl- vania. What gave Jeannette the most joy in life was her spiritual and social consciousness and activism. She firmly believed in the goodness of people, and that we are all God’s children. Her contri- butions to the peace movement and her many social concerns never ceased. Jeannette was a political activist her entire life where she supported women, civil and human rights. She is survived by her children, Dr. John S. (Sheryl) Safran, Dr. Joan Safran Hamilton, Suzanne (Leif) Daniel- son, Jeanica Safran James, 16 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. She was pre- ceded in death by her husband, parents, son-in-law Thomas James, sister, Eleanor, and her brothers Girard and Charles. Jeannette died peacefully on April 16, 2012. She was 100 years old.
EDYTHE WESSEL Edythe was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 12, 1922 daughter of the late Rev. George and Louise (Priebe) Johnston. On June 15, 1948 she married Rev. Grant Wessel in Flint. She attended Olivet Nazarene University and received her Master’s De- gree from Eastern Michigan University. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Wessel taught for 20 ½ years in the Grand Blanc School System. Edythe is survived by her husband, two sons Toby and John (Tracy), three grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, special friends, and cats Tippy and Tyler. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Doxey and her brother George Johnston.
JANET WOODRUFF Janet was born on July 5, 1930 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to the late Herman and Bertha (Himrich) Sloan. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Brighton and enjoyed spending time with the other member. Janet participated in Prayers & Squares Quilters, Dorcas Circle, Friendly Knitters, and the Howell Melon Patch- ers. She is survived by her step-children, Bob (Barbara) Woodruff, Betty Sue (Ronald) Stein; grandchildren, Lynn, Holly, Matthew; great-grandchildren, Kristen, John Michael; great-great-grandchildren, Parker Cruz, Sailor Grace; many nephews and nieces, and many dear friends. Janet was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Ferris Woodruff and her siblings, Herman Green and Jean Peevey. She passed away on September 12, 2011 at age 81.
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MICHAEL GRENFELL Mike was born May 10, 1962 the son of Rev. John and Jean- nine Grenfell. Mike was a former president of the Council on Youth Ministries. His great joy was his love of teaching and working with young people. He also loved the out of doors—camping and fish- ing. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 24 years Dede, his two children Zoe and James, five brothers and sisters, John (Shelley), Eileen (Harry) Kaufmann, Kathy (Fred Betcher), Jim (Marilyn) and Laurie, and both his parents. His family is overwhelmed with the response of sympathy from students and faculty whose lives were greatly impacted by his love, kindness, patience, humor, integrity and Christian faith. The family has great joy knowing Mike’s short life influenced so many and that he fulfilled God’s purpose for his life on this earth. He will be greatly missed. Michael succumbed to a rare blood disease on March 4, 2012. He was 49.
JON HORD Jon was born May 13, 1949. He was the loving father of Amy (Jim) Carling, Christina, and Brian (Christina) Hord. Jon was a proud grandfather of ten grandchildren, and brother of David, Melody and was preceded in death by his sister Debbie. Christian music brought Jon joy, particularly choral singing. He was a long- time member of several choral groups and sang in the Annual Con- ference choir several times. We remember with joy, Jon’s smile, his hearty laugh, and the twinkle in his eye when he was feeling mis- chievous. We also fondly remember his generous, loving nature and his heart for ministry. Jon passed away on Aril 5, 2012 age 62.
JEFFREY MURDOCH Jeff loved his family, his Lord, and his community. His wife Connie and son Michael brought him special joy. Jeff served as the Lay Leader of Trinity UMC in Chesaning and as District Lay Leader at the Crossroads District. He was a natural-born entertainer—he loved acting, singing, and directing plays. His sense of humor will not be forgotten. His favorite quote was, “Do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do.” Jeff was God’s servant. He passed away suddenly at his home on January 23, 2012. Jeff is survived by his wife Connie (Sedlar), son Michael Jeffrey, brothers and sisters, James (Kathy) Murdoch, twin sister Fran (Norm) Web- ster, Jesse (Lorraine) Murdoch and Martha Clark, many nieces and nephews and four great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Angus and Jessie (Bryan) Murdoch.
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HARRY PIPER Harry was born in 1931 in Flint, to James and Dorothy Piper. He had two brothers, William and James. Harry married his true love, Wanda L. Hubbard, on June 20, 1953. Together they had two children, Mark Timothy (Lola) and Kathryn Lynn (David) Jones. He had eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Harry enjoyed being involved with his com- munity and the United Methodist Church. He was involved with the church from the national level to the local church. He loved a chal- lenge! Harry was a visionary and saw the need for things some- times long before others. He and his dear friend, John Buxton, fought hard for the funded pensions and health care the Detroit Annual Conference clergy now enjoy. Harry tithed and encouraged others to do so. He passed away on September 5, 2011 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Harry was 80 years old. In his family’s humble opinion, Harry Piper was a great man, dearly loved and greatly missed by all.
JANE SCHAIRER Jane was born June 30, 1925 the daughter of Carl D. and Eleanor A. (Winters) Schlosser. She married Raymond Jacob Schairer in Chelsea on September 2, 1950. Jane was an active member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church since 1937. Jane was a remarkable volunteer in her community and for the church. Jane served as the first lay person and first female secre- tary for the Detroit Annual Conference and served as a delegate to General Conference four times. She also served as the Detroit An- nual Conference United Methodist Women’s president. Jane died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the age of 86. She is survived by two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, seven nieces and nephews and a special cousin. Her husband preceded her in death on September 17, 2011 as did her sister, Lois Ann Dunkelberger. Jane’s contri- butions to the Chelsea First UMC and the Detroit Annual Conference will never be forgot- ten.
HAROLD STANTON Harold was born on a wheat and cattle ranch in western Kansas in 1925. He grew up during the Great Dust Bowl and Great Depression. He was born a Quaker but became a Methodist at the age of 14. Harold was happiest when he was with his family, but he also loved being with other people and enjoyed a good laugh. He loved serving the church locally, at the conference level, nation- ally and internationally as well. Many doors of opportunity opened for him and he was willing to walk through them in order to follow the command to “feed the hungry and clothe the poor”. Harry en- joyed life and lived it to the fullest. He is survived by his wife Joyce, children Michael (Susan), Molly (Steve) Stanton-Fuja, and Tim (Sharyn). Harold is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. After a battle with cancer, Harold died on March 16, 2012. He had peace in his heart and his wife Joyce by his side.
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VIRGINIA ZINK Ginny was born June 30, 1934 in Pioneer, Ohio the daughter of Glen and Marie (Zimmerman) Munk. On July 31, 1954, Virginia married Donald Zink of Sand Creek. They celebrated 42 years of marriage prior to Donald’s death in 1996. Ginny worked at Adrian College for several years in both the Alumni Office and Shipman Library. Prior to that, she taught elementary school in Jackson, Michigan. Ginny was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church where she was actively involved with United Methodist Women, serving at both the District and Conference lev- els. She was also a member of P.E.O. and the Sweet Adeline’s. She loved nature, music and people. She took great joy in helping others navigate through life a little easier – some- times with words, sometimes in prayer, but mostly with her smile. She touched “students” of all ages. Ginny is survived by her daughter, Rachelle (Mike) Duffy, son Allen (Beth) Zink, three grandchildren, Nicholas Duffy, Griffin and Arden Zink, her siblings, Max Munk, Dean (Sharon) Munk and Carol (Chad) Miller, and brother-in-law Marlin (Nelda) Zink of Palmyra. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Robert Munk, and a sister, Dorothy McGregor. Ginny passed away unexpectedly Thurs- day, May 26, 2011 at her home in Adrian at age 76.
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ROLL OF DECEASED CLERGY MEMBERS
For Roll of Deceased prior to June 1968 see Conference Journal of 1968 page 212 from June 1968 through 1971 see Conference Journal of 1973 page 784 from 1972 through March 1976 see Conference Journal of 1976 page 378 from April 1976 through June 1989 see Conference Journal of 1989 page 1067 from June 1989 through March 1992 see Conference Journal of 1992 page 294 from June 1992 through December 1992 see Conference Journal of 1993 page 329 from January 1993 through December 1993 see Conference Journal of 1995 page 315 from January 1994 through December 1996 see Conference Journal of 1997 page 300 from January 1997 through December 1998 see Conference Journal of 1999 page 280 from January 1999 through December 2000 see Conference Journal of 2000 page 261 from January 2001 through December 2001 see Conference Journal of 2002 page 247 from January 2002 through December 2002 see Conference Journal of 2004 page 233 from January 2003 through December 2003 see Conference Journal of 2006 page 224 from January 2004 through December 2004 see Conference Journal of 2007 page 225 from January 2005 through December 2006 see Conference Journal of 2008 page 207 from January 2007 through December 2008 see Conference Journal of 2009 page 202 from January 2009 through March 2011 see Conference Journal of 2011 page 299
Date of Place of Conference & Name Death Death Age Admission Date
Dyer, Johnnie June 16, 2011 Pontiac, MI Detroit, 2000 Rossman, Dorothy J. July 12, 2011 Flint, MI 79 Detroit, 1994 Bush, Ira September 2, 2011 Midland, MI 89 Detroit, 1957 Kraushaar, Donald September 3, 2011 Ann Arbor, MI 87 Detroit, 1957 VanBuren, Homer October 1, 2011 Chelsea, MI 91 Detroit, 1976 Gladstone, Terry November 6, 2011 Boyne Falls, MI 62 North Illinois, 1985 Hawk, George November 7, 2011 Detroit, 1959 Westgate, June November 16, 2011 Ypsilanti, MI 71 Detroit, 1980 Redmond, Lewis December 17, 2011 Chula Vista, CA Detroit, 1950 Pohly, Marion A. January 19, 2012 Clinton Twp. MI 100 Detroit, 1992 Rose, Delbert January 22, 2012 Ft. Meyers, FL 99 Kentucky, 1935 Balfour, James February 17, 2012 Ft. Meyers, FL 92 Detroit, 1970 Heim, John B. March 17, 2012 Traverse City, MI 81 Florida, 2001 Francis, Donald March 10, 2012 Detroit, 1982 Darling, Judith March 24, 2012 Novi, MI Detroit, 2003 Dexter, Margo April 22, 2012 Detroit, 1998 King, Willard April 29, 2012 Yale, MI 78 Detroit, 1975 Walborn, Carol S. May 3, 2012 Mt. Clemens, MI 65 Poobus, Alex June 9, 2004
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CONFERENCE CANE
The Conference Cane was created and first presented in 1904. It is pre- sented to the oldest ordained elder of the Detroit Annual Conference, who has at least thirty-five years membership in the conference and is currently residing within the bounds of the conference. The Commission on Archives and History sponsors the presentation.
The body of the cane is made of wood from the church in Adrian, where the Detroit Conference was organized in 1856. There are inserts of wood representing different historical periods of the conference. These inserts include: wood from the first Methodist Episcopal Church erected in Michi- gan in 1818 at River Rouge; wood from the bookcase of Reverend Seth Reed, who was custodian of the cane and died at the age of 100; wood from the tree near the resting place of Barbara Heck, a pioneering Methodist woman in America; wood from the church where Judson Collins, our first missionary to China, was converted; wood from the pul- pit used by Robert Strawbridge.
Current holder of the Conference Cane: Konstantin Wipp
Previous Conference Cane holders and year presented: Francis Asbury Blades, 1904; Seth Reed, 1905; Phillip I. Wright, 1924; David Casler, 1928; David B. Millar, 1929; James E. Jacklin, 1941; Samuel Graves, 1944; George Tripp, 1948; Thomas Mott, 1950; Carl S. Risley, 1951; David N. Earl, 1953; Edwin D. Dimond, 1954; James T.M. Stephens, 1959; H. Addis Leeson, 1960; Richard C.G. Williams, 1964; Charles Bragg, 1966; William A. Gregory, 1967; Frank Purdy, 1971; Henry I. Voelker, 1973; Russel D. Hopkins, 1975; Benjamin F. Holmes, 1984; Myron Robinson Everett, 1990; George MacDonald Jones, 1993; Walter C.B. Saxman, 1998; Ira Leslie Wood, 2002; Alvin Burton, 2003; Konstantin Wipp, 2005
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HISTORICAL STATEMENT
Sessions of the Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Clergy Conf. No. Date Place Bishop Secretary Members Members 1 June 09, 1969 Adrian Dwight E. Loder A. Gray 768 182,203 2 June 11, 1970 Adrian Dwight E. Loder A. Gray 700 186,581 3 June 08, 1971 Adrian Dwight E. Loder A. Gray 695 184,173 4 June 07, 1972 Adrian Dwight E. Loder J.W. Bray 795 176,374 5 June 06, 1973 Adrian Dwight E. Loder J.W. Bray 786 171,658 6 June 05, 1974 Adrian Dwight E. Loder J.W. Bray 700 166,384 7 June 04, 1975 Adrian Dwight E. Loder J.W. Bray 698 159,689 8 June 02, 1976 Adrian Dwight E. Loder J.W. Bray 691 155,450 9 June 08, 1977 Adrian Edsel A. Ammons J.W. Bray 663 151,823 10 June 07, 1978 Adrian Edsel A. Ammons J.W. Bray 664 149,570 11 June 06, 1979 Adrian Edsel A. Ammons J.W. Bray 650 146,514 12 June 03, 1980 Adrian Edsel A. Ammons J.H. Bunce 683 146,309 13 June 02, 1981 Adrian Edsel A. Ammons J.H. Bunce 678 143,632 14 June 01, 1982 Adrian Edsel A. Ammons J.H. Bunce 684 141,992 15 June 07, 1983 Adrian Edsel A. Ammons J.H. Bunce 685 137,589 16 June 12, 1984 Adrian Edsel A. Ammons J.H. Bunce 671 131,019 17 June 04, 1985 Adrian Judith Craig J.H. Bunce 666 128,540 18 June 03, 1986 Adrian Judith Craig J.H. Bunce 701 125,637 19 June 02, 1987 Adrian Judith Craig J.H. Bunce 695 123,157 20 June 07, 1988 Adrian Judith Craig J. Schairer 679 120,856 21 June 06, 1989 Adrian Judith Craig J. Schairer 687 118,081 22 June 05, 1990 Adrian Judith Craig J. Schairer 705 116,661 23 June 04, 1991 Adrian Judith Craig J. Schairer 708 115,355 24 June 02, 1992 Adrian Judith Craig J. Schairer 706 113,915 25 June 08, 1993 Adrian Donald A. Ott M.J. Jewell 707 113,066 26 June 07, 1994 Adrian Donald A. Ott M.J. Jewell 730 111,553 27 June 06, 1995 Adrian Donald A. Ott M.J. Jewell 754 110,385 28 June 04, 1996 Adrian Donald A. Ott M.J. Jewell 714 108,585 29 June 03, 1997 Adrian Donald A. Ott D. Hammond 759 107,520 30 June 02, 1998 Adrian Donald A. Ott D. Hammond 775 105,121 31 May 21, 1999 Adrian Donald A. Ott D. Hammond 768 104,813 32 May 19, 2000 Adrian Donald A. Ott D. Hammond 769 104,735 33 May 18, 2001 Adrian Linda Lee L.A. Schramm 778 104,364 34 May 17, 2002 Adrian Linda Lee L.A. Schramm 727 103,990 35 May 16, 2003 Adrian Linda Lee L.A. Schramm 772 105,351 36 May 21, 2004 Adrian Linda Lee L.A. Schramm 717 104,668 37 May 20, 2005 Adrian Jonathan D. Keaton L.A. Schramm 736 103,777 38 May 19, 2006 Adrian Jonathan D. Keaton L.A. Schramm 737 102,428 39 May 18, 2007 Adrian Jonathan D. Keaton L.A. Schramm 746 100.384 40 May 17, 2008 Adrian Jonathan D. Keaton L.A. Schramm 732 100,441 41 May 16, 2009 Adrian Jonathan D. Keaton Tracy N. Huffman 726 96,951 42 May 20, 2010 Adrian Jonathan D. Keaton Tracy N. Huffman 726 96,825 43 May 19, 2011 Adrian Jonathan D. Keaton Tracy N. Huffman 735 92,626 44 May 17, 2012 Adrian Jonathan D. Keaton Tracy N. Huffman 723 90,324
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COVENANT RELATIONSHIP “Partnership in Mission” LIBERIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH AND THE DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Be it resolved that the Detroit Annual Conference approve the following Covenant of Partnership in Ministry and Working Understandings with the Liberia Annual Conference.
The Covenant Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul... and with all your mind.” This is the great- est commandment. And a second is like it: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” (NRSV Mt. 22:37-39)
The Liberia Annual Conference and the Detroit Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church desire to seek God’s will together as we reach out to the world’s peoples in both our countries and conferences. Remembering Jesus’ words, we agree to establish a Partnership in Ministry between our two conferences, and do hereby covenant to: 1. Support each other by our prayers and gifts of mind, body and wealth. 2. Educate the laity and clergy of both conferences about the faith; ethnic groups, tribes and races; customs; social issues; geography; politics and other aspects of both countries. We shall seek, while learning from each other, to develop con- nections between individuals, families, communities, and congregations. 3. Seek opportunities for two-way visitations and Volunteers in Mission teams. 4. Find creative ways in which we can support each other through the established Channels of The United Methodist Church. 5. Evaluate our Partnership in Ministry relationship quadrennially.
Working Understandings
1. The Partnership in Ministry between the Liberia Annual Conference and the De- troit Annual Conference is a mutually agreed upon relationship. The boards and agencies of the two conferences will be involved in its implementation and eval- uation. Any change in this covenant requires mutual agreement. 2. The conference Board of Global Ministries will represent the Detroit Annual Con- ference while the Liberia Annual Conference will be represented by its executive committee. Each entity shall designate the persons that will represent it in the administering and evaluation of this covenant. 3. Coordination of all partnership activities within a conference shall be the respon- sibility of the respective conference. The sister conference may appoint a repre- sentative to coordinate the work with those responsible within the conference. 4. Any request for funding shall be for projects that have been approved by the United Methodist Committee on Relief, as General Advance Specials by the Ad-
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vance Committee of the General Council on Ministries or by both the Liberia and Detroit Annual Conferences. 5. All projects shall be socially just and ecologically sustainable. 6. In regard to Volunteers in Mission teams and visitations, efforts shall be made to a. Encourage our people to work side by side in both countries. b. See that teams not displace indigenous labor. c. Seek opportunities for visitations of persons from both conferences. d. Have any groups from either of the two conferences be inclusive as appli- cable with regard to race, tribe, age, sex, financial capability, clergy, laity and geographical areas.
Approved by the Liberia Annual Conference 1997. Signed for the Liberia Annual Conference, Arthur Flumo Kwlah, Bishop Approved by the Detroit Annual Conference 1997. Signed for the Detroit Annual Conference, Benjamin Bohnsack, Chair, Board of Min- istries
EXCERPTS FROM THE JANUARY 5-15, 2012 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, KOKOYAH DISTRICT CONFERENCE LIBERIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The Kokoyah District is highly pleased to commend God first and the Rev. Dr. John G. Innis, Bishop of the Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church for our appointment as the seventh District Superintendent for Kokoyah.
Commendation also goes to the Detroit Annual Conference, USA and the Illinois Great River Conference for their humane and passionate partnership support to the Mission and Ministry of our District and Church. They are indeed true United Methodists with open hearts and minds....
We are thankful to God first and to the Detroit Annual Conference for granting to two of our female students four years scholarship in the field of nursing. The scholarship is called “Douglar Rench Memorial Scholarship.” This scholarship was work out or put into place by Rev. Billie Rench of the Owosso UMC (sic.) of the Detroit Annual Conference. May the Almighty God continue to bless the work of their hands.
Also the Quest UMC, the Grace Urbana UMC, the Tuscola UMC and other churches of the IGRC are also in constant support of our village scholarship and reconstruction pro- grams, which we are very much grateful to God and to these partners for their love and support. Thanks to the Detroit Annual Conference who is also supporting our village schol- arship program and our pastor salary support program. Not a pastor on our District would tell you that they have not benefitted from this program. God bless our partners....
Rev. Benedict Greene, Sr.
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COVENANT RELATIONSHIP “Partnership in Mission” HAITI DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN THE CARIBBEAN AND THE AMERICAS AND THE MICHIGAN AREA OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
In thankful recognition and faithful allegiance to the Holy Spirit’s call, that equips and enables the Church Community to be in ministry and mission, we join in partnership for Christ, and we respond in faith and love by reaching beyond boundaries in mutual servanthood. The Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas and the Michigan Area of the United Methodist Church join together their gifts and graces in a shared vision of ministry.
Together we share in the general concept of ministry expressed by a community of faith responding to Christ’s mandate of word and deed, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, be- cause he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord” (“Lespri Bondie-a sou mouin. Li chouazi-m pou-m anonse bon nouvel la bav pov vo. Li vove-m pou-m fe tout prizornie you konnin vo lage, pou-m fe tout aveg yo konnin yo kabab oue anko, pou-m delivre moun vao maltrete vo, pou-m fe koninn le-a rive pou Bondie vi-n delivre pep Ii-a”) Luke 4:18-19.
Our purpose and objective for formalizing our covenant in mission acknowledges our his- tory together in following the Biblical imperative to proclaim, preach, release, recover, and serve as Christ’s people in a waiting and wanting world. Our evoked relationship is also expressed in our Wesleyan tradition that proclaims that the world is our parish. This rela- tionship has been experienced through many years of bonded commitment that has es- tablished lasting friendships and the exchange of a cooperative spirit of servanthood.
We enter into this partnership relationship recognizing that neither the Haiti District nor the Michigan Area exists as an autonomous entity but that the Haiti District is one of the eight Districts which comprise the Conference of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas and, likewise, the Michigan Area is but one of the several areas which constitute the United Methodist Church. We shall conduct this partner relationship with each partner respecting this same basic relationship which exists on the one hand be- tween the Haiti District and the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas and, on the other hand, the Michigan Area and the United Methodist Church as well as the ex- isting Concordat between the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas and the United Methodist Church.
We also acknowledge the years of cooperation expressed by UMCOR in the compassion- ate ministry to help people to help themselves. We celebrate a long history of working and
302 Covenant Relationships 2012 sharing Christ’s vision for his church. In this symbolic compact of cooperation and respect, we affirm our statement of purpose: 1. The general terms of this cooperative vision between the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas and the Michigan Area of the United Methodist Church will be in accord with the covenant already in place between the MCCA (Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas) and the United Methodist Church. 2. The cooperative projects and programs in which we enter will be those initiated by the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas and in accord with the General Board of Global Ministries and UMCOR. The Michigan Area will not enter in or initiate in Haiti any projects and/or programs without the full approval of the leadership of the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas. 3. The sending of volunteer in Mission persons from the Michigan Area will be to co- operate in projects in agreement with the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas. No volunteer should displace a worker in Haiti; every effort should be made to hire and employ local workers. It is further required that work teams from both autonomous churches work together on projects. 4. a. The financial arrangements could be channeled through the General Board of Global Ministries, for approved Advance Specials. b. Churches and VIM teams are requested to remit all funds for Haiti through the treasurers’ offices of the Detroit or West Michigan Annual Conferences and send a report of all activities and funds to the Haiti Task Force. c. Funds or commitments of support should not be given without the approval of the Chairperson of the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas. 5. There shall be both an exchange of information and an established process to evaluate the various projects and their socio-economic and spiritual impact. It is hoped that a representative group from each church body will review the progress of this partnership commitment with regular visitation teams. 6. There shall be an exchange of leadership between the Michigan Area and the Eglise Methodiste d’Haiti. Encounter and work teams shall itinerate throughout both connections to interpret the work and to cultivate support. 7. All persons visiting Haiti or Michigan shall have an orientation program in order to be familiar with the culture and the moral standards of the host church. 8. The Michigan Area Task Force on Haiti and the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas will work together in preparation of a “Needs Lists” for supplies and materials to be sent to Haiti. This “Needs Lists” will be made available to all congregations in the Michigan Area. 9. The Michigan Area will actively encourage missionary support through the Gen- eral Board of Global Ministries for those serving in Haiti to assist the Haitian Church to employ national church workers. (Global Partners In Mission - PIM) 10. We will encourage all our congregations to offer prayers of intercession on the first Sunday of each month. We will be in prayer for one another, our shared pro- grams and for those who labor together for Christ in our own places of calling. 11. All those traveling to Haiti and Michigan are required to be in accordance with the policies of the Michigan Area and the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas for Foreign and domestic sponsored mission en- counter teams. This policy will require proper identification, insurance coverage, health coverage, and other documents required by national VIM, and proper ori-
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entation and preparation for a cultural encounter. It is suggested that an opportu- nity for debriefing be provided for those returning from the mission experience. 12. It is agreed that all United Methodist Church Ministers who are to be sent out to serve in the Haiti District under the auspices of this Covenant shall do so only under the General Board of Global Ministries through which agency the negoti- ations with the Haiti Conference of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and Americas shall be conducted. No minister shall serve or function as a resident minister whose status has not been cleared by the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas. 13. It is understood that one of the main objectives of this covenant is the develop- ment of mutual understanding, friendship and solidarity between the two com- munities by building bridges in the sharing of gifts and graces as well as experiences, concerns and hopes.
Lastly, we look forward to this covenant relationship which will help us mutually to broaden our vision and make us more sensitive to the evils of hunger, injustice, persecution and exploitation at the local and global levels and to the necessity of building a more just and sustainable world. The Haitian Church continues to be a vital witness of what God’s people can do when they hold high the vision of hope. Their vision of hope has enabled them to build an impressive network of churches, schools, health care facilities and dedicated lead- ership to communicate that hope. The vision of hope has remained strong and vital even when oppressed and dominated by political and economic structures. The Michigan Area and the Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas join hands to fight against evil and injustice in their own communities.
We give thanks to almighty God for this shared spiritual journey.
The Reverend Moise L. D. Isidore, General Superintendent and Chairperson - Haiti District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas Bishop Donald Ott, Resident Bishop of the Michigan Area of the United Methodist Church The Reverend George Grettenberger, Chairperson - Board of Global Ministries of the West Michigan Conference The Reverend Gordon Nusz, Chairperson - Board of Global Ministries of the Detroit Conference
The Methodist Church of Haiti would like to conclude an agreement with the Michigan Area of the United Methodist Church, USA. It has been our experience that, agreements for a duration of two-three years are not as successful as they could be, due to the difficulties posed by problems of economic deterioration, political unrest, and a weak infrastructure.
Seeking new funding to support programs every two or three years is disruptive as finan- cial support is subject to the varying interest and availability of donors. Moreover, the work in the grassroots communities, with the goal to empower them to be self sufficient, requires long-term investments which the short-term agreements are unable to accomplish. In the view of these facts and wanting to solve these kinds of problems, the Methodist Church of Haiti and the Michigan Area of the United Methodist Church have come to the following agreement for a period of ten years.
The Church is involved in many programs and sectors of activities that impact the lives of the Haitian people. In the current environment of economic and political instability, we feel
304 Covenant Relationships 2012 it is necessary to narrow our focus to concentrate in those areas where our efforts can have the most impact. If the situation in Haiti improves to an era of relative stability we will con- sider expanding our efforts in other social sectors. However, for the time being we want this agreement to cover only four major components of cooperation and coordination:
1. Training for Lay Leaders A program for the training of lay ministers strengthening their faith and enabling them to support the Christian families in these times of instability is needed. This program will assist in strengthening the faithful and especially promote the evan- gelical expansion of the Church. In addition, mental stress is high in the commu- nities due to the .instability in the country and this training will make our ministers stronger in supporting and encouraging the faithful.
2. Micro-Credit Program in association with Community Banks This component aims at financing and processing activities such as agricultural production, animal husbandry and grain storage. Individuals reached by this com- ponent (15,000 individuals in 476 groups) are for the largest part women organ- ized in entities called community savings banks. Currently the Church works with close to 400 community banks around the country of which over 90% of the mem- bership are made up of women. Support for this program would be investing in sustainable micro-enterprises and animal husbandry programs that would result in increased income for the families and the further empowerment of women within their communities.
3. School Hot Lunch and School Health Education Programs The Church has 105 schools in the country serving over 18,000 children. Support for the Hot Lunch Program is vital to ensure nutritional support to those children most in need, particularly to those students in rural areas. We need to increase donor awareness of this program as a combination of weaker support and the high inflation of the Haitian gourde has resulted in the necessity of severe cut- backs in the frequency and quantity of the feedings. We need support for the School health Education Program to improve health education practices among school children who can then act as promoters of good health practices within their own families and communities.
4. Support for Lobbying and Advocacy for the Methodist Church of Haiti to increase awareness of the needs of the Church and the Haitian people. We would like to see increased awareness of our programs not only within the Michigan Area but also within all the Conferences of the United Methodist Church in the United States. We would like to see support for a US national working in Haiti to develop closer working relationships between the Church in Haiti and the Conferences in the United States. This person would promote local programs supported by the Church and be a liaison to improve coordination and commu- nication between the Church here and our brothers and sisters in the U.S.
Each of the components listed above will need to be supported by detailed objectives, strategies and time lines for evaluation and review. I hope that it is possible that working together we can reach common ground allowing a long-term commitment that will be ben- eficial and rewarding to us both.
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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF LOCAL CHURCHES/CHARGES AND DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION
Key: [is the city/parish where church is located] (are other churches in the charge) District names: AA=Ann Arbor, DR=Detroit Renaissance, CR=Crossroads, MQ=Marquette, BW=Blue Water, SB=Saginaw Bay Parish abbreviations: CCGM: Caring Covenant Group Ministry DASU: Decker, Argyle, Shabbona, Ubly Parish ECCP: Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish GCCP: God’s Country Cooperative Parish SCCM: South Central Cooperative Ministry SCUGM: Seven Churches United Group Ministry
Adrian: First AA Bay City: First SB Akron (Bethel, Sutton-Sunshine) BW Bay City: Fremont Avenue SB Albert Paine Memorial [Painesdale] MQ Bay Port (Hayes) BW Aldersgate [Midland] SB Beaverton: First SB Alger (Sterling) (Garfield) SB Belleville: First AA Algonac: Trinity (Marine City) BW Bentley SB Algonquin (Sault Ste. Marie:Central) MQ Bergland (Ewen) (Wakefield) MQ Allen Park: Trinity (Melvindale: New Berkley: First DR Hope)DR Bethany [Clio] CR Alpena: First SB Bethel (Akron, Sutton-Sunshine) BW Amasa: Grace (Crystal Falls:Christ) MQ Bethel [CRint] CR Ames [Saginaw] SB Bethel [Worth Township] BW Ann Arbor: Calvary AA Beverly Hills DR Ann Arbor: First AA Big Beaver [Troy] DR Ann Arbor: Korean AA Birch Run CR Ann Arbor: West Side AA Birmingham: Embury (Royal Oak: St. Applegate BW John) (Waterford: Trinity) DR Arbela (West Forest) [CCGM] CR Birmingham: First DR Argentine (Flint: Charity/Dort-Oak Pk Blissfield: Emmanuel AA Neighborhood House ) CR Blissfield: First AA Argyle [DASU] BW Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul DR Arise [Pinckney] AA Brant (St. Charles) SB Armada (West Berlin) BW Brighton: First AA Asbury (Burton: Emmanuel) CR Bristol [Flint] CR Atherton (Phoenix)[Burton] CR Britton: Grace AA Attica BW Brown City BW Auburn SB Buel (Jeddo) BW AuGres (Twining: Trinity) SB Burt CR Avoca (Croswell: First) BW Burton: Christ CR Azalia (London) AA Burton/Carland [Owosso] (Henderson) Bad Axe: First BW (Chapin) CR Bancroft (Morrice, Pittsburg) CR Byron: First [SCUGM] CR Bark River (Hermansville: First) MQ Calumet (Mohawk-Ahmeek, Lake Linden, Bay City: Christ SB Laurium) [Keweenaw] MQ
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Calvary [Ann Arbor] AA Clarenceville [Livonia] DR Calvary [Detroit] (Henderson Memorial) Clarkston CR DR Clawson DR Calvary [Flint] CR Clayton (Rollin Center) AA Calvary [Holly] CR Clinton AA Calvary [Monroe] DR Clio: Bethany CR Canton: Cherry Hill AA Clio: Thetford Center (Genesee) [CCGM] Canton: Friendship AA CR Capac: First (Capac: Zion Community) Cole (Melvin) BW BW Coleman: Faith SB Capac: Zion Community (Capac: First) Columbiaville [CCGM] CR BW Commerce AA Carland/Owosso: Burton (Henderson) Community [Franklin] DR (Chapin) CR Community [Romulus] DR Carleton AA Community [Wagarville] SB Caro SB Community [Standish] (Saganing Indian Carsonville (McGregor) BW Church) SB Caseville BW Conant Avenue [Detroit-ECCP] DR Cass City BW Corunna CR Cass Community [Detroit] DR Court Street [CRint] CR CCGM: Arbela CR Croswell: First (Avoca) BW CCGM: Columbiaville CR Crystal Falls: Christ (Amasa:Grace) MQ CCGM: Davison CR Dale (Edenville) (Hope) SB CCGM: Elba CR DASU: Argyle BW CCGM: Fostoria (West Deerfield) CR DASU: Decker BW CCGM: Genesee (Thetford Center) CR DASU: Shabbona BW CCGM: Oregon CR DASU: Ubly BW CCGM: Otisville (West Forest) CR Davisburg CR CCGM: Richfield CR Davison [CCGM] CR CCGM: Thetford Center (Genesee) CR Dearborn: First DR CCGM: West Deerfield (Fostoria) CR Dearborn: Good Shepherd [ECCP] DR Central [Detroit] DR Dearborn Heights: Warren Valley Central [Escanaba] MQ (Stephens) DR Central [Waterford] DR Dearborn Heights: Stephens (Warren Central-Lakeport BW Valley) DR Central [Sault Ste. Marie] (Algonquin) MQ Decker [DASU] BW Chapin (Henderson) (Owosso: Deckerville (Minden City) BW Burton/Carland) CR Deerfield (Wellsville) AA Charity/Dort-Oak Pk Neighborhood Denton: Faith AA House [Flint] (Argentine) CR Detroit: Calvary DR Cheboygan: St. Paul’s MQ Detroit: Cass Community DR Chelsea: First AA Detroit: Central DR Cherry Hill [Canton] AA Detroit: Conant Avenue [ECCP] DR Chesaning: Trinity CR Detroit: El Buen (New Creation Christ [Bay City] SB Ministries) DR Christ [Burton] CR Detroit: Ford Memorial DR Christ [Fraser-ECCP] DR Detroit: Metropolitan DR Christ [Crystal Falls] (Amasa:Grace) MQ Detroit: Mt. Hope [ECCP] DR Church of the Straits [Mackinaw City] MQ Detroit: New Creation Ministries (El Churchill SB Buen) DR
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Detroit: People’s DR Faith [CRint] CR Detroit: Redford/Aldersgate DR Faith [New Haven] BW Detroit: Resurrection DR Faith [Oak Park] (Exousia) [Detroit] DR Detroit: Scott Memorial DR Faith [Trenton] DR Detroit: Second Grace DR Faithorn [Vulcan] (Norway: Grace) MQ Detroit: St. Paul’s DR Farmington: First DR Detroit: St. Timothy DR Farmington: Nardin Park DR Detroit: Trinity Faith DR Farmington: Orchard DR Detroit: West Outer Drive DR Fellowship [Troy] DR Dexter AA Fenton CR Dimond [Flint] CR Ferndale: First DR Dix [Lincoln Park] (Taylor: West Mound) DR Flat Rock: First DR Dixboro AA Flint: Asbury CR Dryden (Leonard) BW Flint: Bethel CR Duffield [Swartz Creek] (Gaines) Flint: Bristol CR [SCUGM] CR Flint: Calvary CR Dundee AA Flint: Charity/Dort-Oak Pk Neighborhood Durand: First (SCUGM] CR House (Argenitne) CR Eastpointe: Immanuel [ECCP] DR Flint: Court Street CR East Raisinville Frenchtown [Monroe] AA Flint: Dimond CR Eastwood [Flint] CR Flint: Eastwood CR ECCP: Christ (Detroit) DE Flint: Faith CR ECCP: Christ (Fraser) DR Flint: Hope CR ECCP: Conant Avenue (Detroit) DR Flint: Lincoln Park CR ECCP: Detroit: Christ DR Flushing CR ECCP: Detroit: Conant Avenue DR Ford Memorial [Detroit] DR ECCP: Detroit: Mt. Hope DR Forester BW ECCP: Eastpointe: Immanuel DR Fostoria (Otisville) (West Deerfield) ECCP: Fraser: Christ DR [CCGM] CR ECCP: Mt. Hope (Detroit) DR Four Town [Waterford] (Pontiac: Grace & ECCP: Roseville: Trinity DR Peace) DR ECCP: St. Clair Shores: First DR Fowlerville: First AA ECCP: St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd Frankenmuth SB DR Franklin: Community DR Edenville (Hope) (Dale) SB Fraser: Christ [ECCP] DR El Buen Pastor [Detroit] DR Freeland SB Elba [CCGM] CR Fremont Avenue [Bay City] SB Elkton BW Friendship [Canton] AA Embury [Birmingham] (Royal Oak: Gagetown BW St.John) (Waterford: Trinity) DR Gaines (Duffield) [SCUGM] CR Emmanuel [Blissfield] AA Garden City: First DR Engadine (Newberry) [GCCP] MQ Garfield (Sterling) (Alger) SB Erie AA Gaylord: First SB Escanaba: Central MQ GCCP: Engadine (Newberry) MQ Escanaba: First MQ GCCP: Germfask (Grand Marais, Essexville: St. Luke’s SB McMillan) MQ Ewen (Bergland) (Wakefield) MQ GCCP: Grand Marais (Germfask, Fairgrove (Watrousville) SB McMillan) MQ Faith [Coleman] SB GCCP: Hulbert: Tahquamenon (Paradise) Faith [Denton] AA MQ
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GCCP: McMillan (Germfask, Grand Henderson (Owosso: Burton/Carland) Marais) MQ (Chapin) CR GCCP: Newberry (Engadine) MQ Henderson Memorial (Harper Woods: GCCP: Paradise (Hulbert: Tahquamenon) Redeemer ) DR MQ Heritage BW Genesee (Thetford Center) [CCGM] CR Hermansville:First (Bark River) MQ Germfask (Grand Marais, McMillan Highland AA [GCCP] MQ Hillman (Spratt) SB Gladstone: Memorial MQ Holly: Calvary CR Gladwin: First SB Homer SB Glennie (Harrisville, Lincoln) SB Hope (Edenville) (Dale)SB Glenwood [Wyandotte] DR Hope [Flint] CR Good Shepherd of the North Hope [Southfield] DR [Roscommon] SB Houghton: Grace MQ Good Shepherd [Dearborn] DR Houghton Lake SB Good Shepherd: Dearborn [ECCP] DR Howarth (Paint Creek) BW Goodrich CR Howell: First AA Gordonville SB Hudson: First AA Grace [Amasa] (Crystal Falls:Christ) MQ Hulbert: Tahquamenon (Paradise) Grace [Britton] AA [GCCP] MQ Grace [Houghton] MQ Ida (Samaria: Grace) AA Grace [Marquette] (Skandia) MQ Imlay City BW Grace [New Baltimore] DR Immanuel [Eastpointe] [ECCP] DR Grace [Norway] (Faithorn) MQ Iron Mountain: First (Quinnesec) MQ Grace [Samaria] (Ida) AA Iron Mountain: Trinity MQ Grace & Peace Community [Pontiac] Iron River: Wesley MQ (Waterford: Four Towns) DR Ironwood: Wesley (White Pine) MQ Grand Blanc CR Ishpeming: Salisbury MQ Grand Marais (Germfask, McMillan) Ishpeming: Wesley MQ [GCCP] MQ Jeddo (Buel) BW Gratiot Park [Port Huron] BW Jefferson Avenue [Saginaw] SB Grayling: Michelson Memorial SB Juddville (New Lothrop) CR Greenland (Ontonagon, Rockland: Kilmanagh (Unionville) BW St. Paul) MQ Kingston BW Grindstone/Pinnebog (Port Austin)BW KEWEENAW PARISH: (Calumet, Mo- Grosse Pointe DR hawk-Ahmeek, Lake Linden, Laurium) Gwinn MQ Kochville [Saginaw] SB Hale: First SB Korean First Central [Madison Hgts] DR Halsey (South Mundy) [SCCM] CR Korean [Ann Arbor] AA Hancock: First MQ Korean [Troy] DR Harbor Beach (Port Hope) BW L’Anse (Sidnaw, Zeba) MQ Hardy AA Laingsburg CR Harper Woods: Redeemer (Detroit: Lake Fenton [SCCM] CR Henderson Memorial) DR Lake Linden (Calumet, Mohawk-Ahmeek, Harrisville (Lincoln,Glennie) SB Laurium) [Keweenaw] MQ Hartland AA Lake Orion BW Hayes (Bay Port) BW Lakeville BW Hazel Park: First DR Lamb (Memphis: First) BW Hemlock (Nelson) SB Lambertville AA
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Lapeer: Trinity BW Midland: First SB LaPorte SB Milan: Marble Memorial AA LaSalle: Zion (Petersburg) AA Milford AA Laurium (Calumet, Mohawk-Ahmeek, Millersburg (Onaway) SB Lake Linden) [Keweenaw] MQ Millington CR Lennon [SCUGM] CR Minden City (Deckerville) BW Leonard (Dryden) BW Mio SB Lexington BW Mitchell [Negaunee] MQ Lincoln (Harrisville, Glennie) SB Mohawk-Ahmeek (Calumet, Lake Linden, Lincoln Community AA Laurium) [Keweenaw] MQ Lincoln Park: Dix (Taylor: West Mound) Monroe: Calvary AA DR Monroe: East Raisinville Frenchtown AA Lincoln Park: First DR Monroe: First AA Lincoln Park [Flint] CR Monroe: St. Paul’s AA Linden (Argentine) [SCCM] CR Montrose CR Livingston Circuit: Plainfield (Trinity) AA Morenci AA Livonia: Clarenceville DR Morrice (Pittsburg, Bancroft) CR Livonia: Newburg DR Mt. Bethel CR Livonia: St. Matthew’s DR Mount Clemens: First DR London (Azalia) AA Mt. Hope [Detroit-ECCP] DR Lulu AA Mt. Morris: First CR Mackinaw City: Church of the Straits MQ Munising (Treanary) MQ Macon AA Nardin Park [Farmington] DR Madison Heights DR Negaunee: Mitchell MQ Madison Heights: Korean First Central Nelson (Hemlock) SB DR New Baltimore: Grace DR Manchester AA New Beginnings DR Manchester: Sharon AA New Beginnings BW Manistique: First MQ New Creations Ministries [Detroit] (El Mapleton SB Buen) [Detroit] DR Marble Memorial [Milan] AA New Haven: Faith BW Marine City (Algonac: Trinity) BW New Hope BW Marlette: First BW New Hope [Melvindale] (Allen Park: Marquette: First MQ Trinity) DR Marquette: Grace (Skandia) MQ New Hudson AA Marysville BW New Lothrop (Juddville) CR Mayville BW Newberry (Engadine) [GCCP] MQ McGregor (Carsonville) BW Newburg [Livonia] DR McMillan (Germfask, Grand Marais) North Branch: First BW [GCCP] MQ North Lake AA Melvin (Cole) BW North Street BW Melvindale: New Hope (Allen Park: Northville: First AA Trinity) DR Northwest Venice [Corunna] CR Memorial [Gladstone] MQ Norway: Grace (Faithorn) MQ Memphis: First (Lamb) BW Novi AA Menominee: First MQ Oak Grove AA Metropolitan [Detroit] DR Oak Park: Faith DR Michelson Memorial [Grayling] SB Omard BW Middlebury CR Omo Zion BW Midland: Aldersgate SB Onaway (Millersburg) SB
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Ontonagon (Greenland, Rockland: Resurrection [Detroit] DR St. Paul) MQ Richmond: First BW Orchard [Farmington] DR Richfield CR Oregon [CCGM] CR Riverview DR Ortonville CR Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s DR Oscoda (Oscoda Indian Church) SB Rochester: St. Paul’s DR Oscoda Indian Church (Oscoda) SB Rockland: St. Paul (Greenland, Ossineke SB Ontonagon) MQ Otisville (Fostoria) (West Deerfield) Rollin Center (Clayton) AA [CCGM] CR Romeo BW Owendale BW Romulus: Community DR Owosso: Burton/Carland (Henderson) Roscommon: Good Shepherd of the (Chapin) CR North SB Owosso: First CR Rose City: Trinity SB Owosso: Northwest Venice CR Roseville: Trinity [ECCP] DR Owosso: Trinity CR Royal Oak: First DR Oxford BW Royal Oak: St. John’s (Birmingham: Painesdale: Albert Paine Memorial MQ Embury) (Waterford: Trinity) DR Paint Creek (Howarth) BW Ruby BW Paradise (Hulbert) [GCCP] MQ Saganing Indian Church (Standish: Peck BW Community) SB People’s [Detroit] DR Saginaw: Ames SB Petersburg (LaSalle: Zion) AA Saginaw: First SB Phoenix (Atherton) [Burton] CR Saginaw: Jefferson Avenue SB Pickford MQ Saginaw: Kochville SB Pigeon: First BW Saginaw: State Street SB Pigeon: Salem BW Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue Pinconning SB (Sheridan Avenue) SB Pinckney: Arise AA St. Charles (Brant) SB Pinnebog/Grindstone (Port Austin) BW St. Clair: First BW Pittsburg CR St. Clair Shores: First [ECCP] DR Plainfield (Livingston Circuit: Trinity) AA St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd [ECCP] Plymouth: First AA DR Pontiac: Grace & Peace Community St. Ignace MQ (Waterford: Four Towns) DR St. James (Pontiac: First) DR Pontiac: St. John DR St. James [Westland] DR Port Austin (Pinnebog/Grindstone) BW St. John [Pontiac] DR Port Hope (Harbor Beach) BW St. John’s [Royal Oak] (Birmingham: Port Huron: First BW Embury) (Waterford: Trinity) DR Port Huron: Gratiot Park BW St. Luke’s [Essexville] SB Port Huron: New Beginnings St. Luke’s [Rochester Hills] DR Port Huron: Washington Avenue BW St. Matthew’s [Livonia] DR Port Sanilac BW St. Matthew’s [Ypsilanti] AA Poseyville SB St. Paul [Bloomfield Hills] DR Quinnesec (Iron Mountain: First) MQ St. Paul’s [Detroit] DR Redeemer [Harper Woods] DR St. Paul’s [Cheboygan] MQ Redford/Aldersgate DR St. Paul’s [Monroe] DR Redford: New Beginnings DR St. Paul’s [Rochester] DR Reese SB St. Paul’s [Rockland] (Greenland, Republic (Woodland) MQ Ontonagon) MQ
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St. Timothy [Detroit] DR Thetford Center [Clio] (Genesee) [CCGM] Salem Grove AA CR Salem [Pigeon] BW Thomas BW Saline: First AA Trenary (Munising) MQ Salisbury [Ishpeming] MQ Trenton: Faith DR Samaria: Grace (Ida) AA Trenton: First DR Sandusky: First BW Trinity (Livingston Circuit: Plainfield) AA Sanford SB Trinity Faith [Detroit] DR Sault Ste. Marie: Central (Algonquin) MQ Trinity [Algonac] BW SCCM: Halsey [Grand Blanc] (South Trinity [Allen Park] DR Mundy) CR Trinity [Chesaning] CR SCCM: Lake Fenton [Fenton] CR Trinity [Iron Mountain] MQ SCCM: Linden (Argentine) CR Trinity [Lapeer] BW Scott Memorial [Detroit] DR Trinity [Owosso] CR SCUGM: Byron: First CR Trinity [Rose City] (Churchill) SB SCUGM: Durand: First CR Trinity [Roseville] [ECCP] DR SCUGM: Gaines (Duffield) CR Trinity [Sebewaing] BW SCUGM: Lennon CR Trinity [Twining] (AuGres) SB SCUGM: Vernon (Bancroft) CR Trinity [Waterford] (Birmingham: Embry) Sebewaing: Trinity BW (Royal Oak: St. Johns) DR Second Grace [Detroit] DR Troy: Big Beaver DR Seymour Lake [Oxford] CR Troy: Fellowship DR Shabbona [DASU] BW Troy: First DR Sharon [Manchester] AA Troy: Korean DR Sidnaw (L’Anse, Zeba) MQ Twining: Trinity (AuGres) SB Silverwood BW Ubly [DASU] BW Skandia ( Marquette: Grace) MQ Unionville (Kilmanagh) BW South Lyon: First AA Utica DR South Mundy [Grand Blanc] (Halsey) Vassar: First SB [SCCM] CR Vernon CR South Rockwood AA Wagarville: Community (Wooden Shoe) Southfield: Hope DR SB Spratt (Hillman) SB Wakefield (Bergland) (Ewen) MQ Springville AA Walled Lake AA Standish: Community (Saganing Indian Warren: First DR Church) SB Warren Valley (Stephens) [Dearborn State Street [Saginaw] SB Heights] DR Stephens (Warren Valley) [Dearborn Washington Avenue [Port Huron] BW Heights] DR Washington BW Stephenson MQ Waterford: Central DR Sterling (Alger) (Garfield) SB Waterford: Four Towns (Pontiac: Grace & Sterling Heights DR Peace) DR Stony Creek AA Waterford: Trinity (Birmingham: Embury) Sutton-Sunshine (Akron, Bethel) BW (Royal Oak: St. John’s) DR Swan Valley SB Watrousville (Fairgrove) SB Swartz Creek CR Wayne: First DR Tawas SB Wellsville (Deerfield) AA Taylor: West Mound (Lincoln Park: Dix) Wesley [Iron River] MQ DR Wesley [Ironwood] (White Pine) MQ Tecumseh AA Wesley [Ishpeming] MQ
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Wesley [Whitmore Lake] AA Whitmore Lake: Wesley AA West Berlin (Armada) BW Whittemore SB West Bloomfield DR Wilber SB West Branch: First SB Willow AA West Deerfield (Otisville) (Fostoria) Wisner SB [CCGM] CR Wooden Shoe (Wagarville: Community) West Forest (Arbela ) [CCGM] CR SB West Goodland BW Woodland (Republic) MQ West Michigan Avenue (Saginaw: Wyandotte: First DR Sheridan Avenue) SB Wyandotte: Glenwood DR West Mound [Taylor] (Lincoln Park: Dix) Yale BW DR Ypsilanti: First AA West Outer Drive [Detroit] DR Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s AA West Side [Ann Arbor] AA Zeba (Sidnaw, L’Anse) MQ West Vienna [Clio] CR Zion Community [Capac] BW Westland: St. James DR Zion [LaSalle] AA Weston AA Zion [Omo] BW White Pine (Ironwood: Wesley) MQ
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CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES
Alphabetical listing of pastoral appointments to local churches [district in which the church is located], and district superintendents, since the merger of the Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist Churches (1968-1969). Unless otherwise noted, the dates follow- ing each name indicate a pastoral change at the time of Annual Conference. Correspon- dence about Church Pastoral Histories should be directed to the Pastoral Record Secretary, Rev. Douglas K. Olsen, 645 Franklin, Dundee, MI 48131 [[email protected]]
[NOTE: At the session of Annual Conference, 2011, the Detroit East and Detroit West districts merged to become “Detroit Renaissance”; also, the name of the Port Huron District was changed to “Blue Water” district, and the Flint District was changed to “Crossroads” district.]
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS
Ann Arbor [email protected] Joseph T. Edwards 1964-1969; John S. Jury 1969-1972; Robert P. Ward 1972-1978; Robert L. Selberg 1978-1984; Jack E. Giguere 1984-1989; Donna J. Lindberg 1989- 1993; Brent L. McCumons 1993-1998; Joy A. Barrett 1998-2004; Thomas P. Macaulay 2004-2010; Mark E. Spaw 2010- Blue Water [email protected] William D. Rickard 1966-1972; Norbert W. Smith 1972-1977; Robert E. Horton 1977- 1983; Elizabeth D.K. Isaacs 1983-1989; Kenneth L. Tousley 1989-1995; Marvin Mc- Callum 1995-2002; Margaret A. Paige 2002-2009; Joanne R. Bartelt 2009- Crossroads [email protected] Hugh White 1966-1969; Garfield Kellerman 1969-1973; Paul Blomquist 1973-1979; James A. Craig 1979-1985; Robert L. S. Brown 1985-1990; Douglas K. Mercer 1990- 1996; John C. Huhtala, Sr. 1996-2001; Andrew A. Allie 2001-2009; Eugene A. Blair 2009-Apr 1, 2012; Andrew Allie (interim) Apr 1, 2012-2012; Tara R. Sutton 2012- Detroit Renaissance [email protected] Melanie Carey 2011- Marquette [email protected] James Balfour 1964-1969; Raymond Lamb 1969-1974; John N. Grenfell, Jr. 1974- 1980; Theodore Doane 1980-1986; A. Theodore Halsted 1986-1992; Kenneth Ward 1992-1998; J. Douglas Paterson 1998-2005; Grant R. Lobb 2005-2012; Elbert P. Dul- worth 2012- Saginaw Bay [email protected] John Mulder 1966-1971; Ralph Janka 1971-1977; Eric Hammer 1977-1983; James W. Thompson 1983-1989; Terry Euper 1989-1994; Jeffery Regan 1994-1998; William T. Robinson 1998-2004; Louise A. Ott 2004-2010; Jeffrey R. Maxwell 2010-
LOCAL CHURCHES
Adrian: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Robert P. Ward 1965-1969; Warren S. Webb (assoc) 1966-1970; Robert C. Brubaker 1969-1974; Bruce W. Garner (assoc) 1970-1973; Robert W. Boley 1974-1982; Howard C. Emrick (assoc) 1974-1975; John N. Hamilton (assoc) 1980-1981; Kenneth L. Tousley 1982-1989; Maurice D. Sharai Jr. 1989-2005; Jack R. Lancaster (assoc) 1989-Mar 31, 1992; Robert W. Boley (assoc) Sep 1, 1992-1998; Gary C. Dawes 2005-
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Akron [Blue Water] [email protected] Donald Wittbrodt 1965-1969; Ralph Pratt 1969-1972; Donald Brown 1972-1976; Jan- ice Martineau 1976-1982; Max Gibbs 1982-1983; Donald Milano 1983-1986; Erik Als- gaard 1986-1988; Michael Ingersoll 1988-1992; Wayne D. Jensen 1991-1996; Max L. Gibbs 1996-Sep 30, 1996; Donald D. Gotham Oct 1, 1996-1997; Raymond A. Jacques 1997-2001; Patrick D. Robbins 2001-2005; Dorothy G. Thon 2011- Alger [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Byron Coleman 1969-1974; Lynn Chappell 1974-1981; Janet Larner 1981-1982; John J. Britt 1982-1990; Zina B. Bennett Jr. 1990-1993; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1993-Feb 15, 2000; J. Gordon Schleicher 2000-2003; Jon W. Gougeon 2003-Feb 28, 2010; James A. Payne Mar 1, 2010- Algonac: Trinity [Blue Water] [email protected] Bruce W. Garner 1967-1970; Douglas K. Mercer 1970-1974; Gary Beeker 1974-1984; David S. Stiles 1984-90; Susan B. Stiles 1986-1990; James E. Britt 1990-1992; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1992-1999; T. Bradly Terhune 1999-2002; Dennis E. Irish 2002- 2011; Chong Youb Won 2011-2012; Matthew Osborne 2012- Algonquin [Marquette] [email protected] Robert L. Brown 1967-1972; Theodore E. Doane 1972-1980; John C. Huhtala, Sr. 1980- 1992; David M. Liscomb 1992-1993; George A. Luciani 1993-1998; James H. McLaurin 1998-Feb 1, 2001; John N. Hamilton Jun 16, 2001-2004; Steven A. Miller 2004-Nov 15, 2010; John Huhtala, Sr. (Interim) Jan 9, 2011-2011; William R. Seitz 2011- Allen Park: Trinity [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Robert W. Moore 1966-1972; Karl L. Zeigler 1972-1975; Caroline A. Jonah 1975-Mar. 1978; Alan DeGraw 1978-1982; Jacqueline E. Holdsworth 1982-1991; Paul F. Bailey 1991-1995; Ronald L. Iris 1995-2006; John H. Amick 2006-2007; William Schuman 2007-2011; Zacary L. Dunlap 2011- Alpena: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Verle J. Carson 1965-1972; Louis Ellinger 1972-1975; Merton W. Seymour 1975- 1983; Clive H. Dickins 1983-1995; Kenneth L. Christler 1995-2000; Kenneth E. Ray 2000-2003; David A. Diamond 2003-2006; Eugene K. Bacon 2006- Amasa: Grace [Marquette] [email protected] W. Frederick Worth 1961-1971; Frank Bishop 1971-1974; Edward C. Weiss 1974- 1985; Nancy G. Sparks 1985-1993; Paul J. Mallory 1993-Jan 1994; Stephen Rhoades Feb 1, 1994-2000; Elbert P. Dulworth 2000-2004; Stephen E. Rhoades 2004-2011; Nathan T. Reed 2011- Ann Arbor: Calvary [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Robert C. Grigereit 1968-1976; Dwight W. Murphy 1976-1985; Ira L. Fett 1985-1989; Gary R. Glanville 1989-1996; Douglas K. Olsen 1996-2008; Beth D. Titus 2008- Ann Arbor: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Hoover Rupert 1959-1972; L. Burlin Main (assoc) 1958-1970; Kendall W. Cowing (assoc) 1959-1973; Joseph A. Pia (assoc) 1960-1962; Melbourne Johnson (assoc) 1963-1969; Fred B. Maitland (assoc) 1970-1983; Donald B. Strobe 1972-1990; Ken- neth R. Colton (assoc) 1973-1975; E. Jack Lemon (assoc) 1976-1978; Gerald R. Parker (assoc) 1978-1986; P. Thomas Wachterhauser (assoc) 1983-1997; Russell L. Smith (assoc) 1986-1994; Alfred T. Bamsey 1990-2000; Marsha M. Woolley (assoc) 1994-2006; Sherry Parker (assoc) 1995-1997; David A. Eardley (assoc) 1997-2000; Rony S. Hallstrom (assoc) 1997-1998; Stanley McKinnon (assoc) 1998-Nov 30, 1998; John E. Harnish 2000-2005; Michael Mayo-Moyle (assoc) 2001-Jan 31, 2003; Timo- thy R. Ziegler (assoc) Jul 16, 2003-2009; J. Douglas Paterson 2005- ; Joanne R. Bartelt (assoc.) 2006-2009; Robert H. Roth, Jr. (assoc.) 2009- ; Nancy S. Lynn (assoc.) 2010- 316 Church Pastoral Histories 3
Ann Arbor: Korean [Ann Arbor] Yohan Choi 1980-1981; Woo-Hyun Jung 1981-1988; Jae (John) H. Lee 1988-Mar 15, 1992; Isaac Y. Shin Apr 1, 1992-2010 ; Steven H. Khang (assoc) 2007- ; Hyun Jun Cho 2010- Ann Arbor: West Side [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Milton H. Bank 1968-1975; Wallace Robinson (assoc) 1968-1970; King W. Hanna (assoc) 1970-1972; Duane E. Snyder (assoc) 1972-1974; Frank A. Cozadd 1975- 1982; W. Cardwell Prout (assoc) 1976-1986; Elwood J. Berkompas 1982-1995; Nancy A. Woycik (assoc) 1987-Jul. 31, 1990; Jacqueline E. Holdsworth (assoc) 1991-1995; Gary L. Sanderson 1995-1999; Eric Hammer (assoc) 1995-1999; Tracy N. Huffman 1999- ; Frederick P. Cooley (assoc) 2001-2006; W. Vincent McGlothlin-Ellers (assoc) 2006-2008; Wilson A. Hart (assoc) 2008- Applegate [Blue Water] [email protected] Wallace Zinnecker 1969-1971; Max D. Weeks 1971-1973;John E. Naile 1973-1985; Mary F. Neil 1985-1987; J. Gordon Schleicher 1987-1991; Darrel Tallman 1991-1994; Victor L. Studaker 1994-2000; Emerson W. Arntz 2000-2002; Maureen V. Baker 2002- 2007; James E. Barnett 2007- Arbela [Crossroads] [email protected] Richard A. Turner 1965-1971; Arthur V. Norris 1971-1976; Paul L. Amstutz 1976-1982; Keith B. Colby 1982-1985; Ronald Figgins Iris 1985-Aug. 31, 1991; Max D. Weeks Sept. 1, 1991-1994; Thomas F. Keef 1994-Dec 31, 1995; Kenneth R. Andrews Jan 1, 1996-Dec 1, 1998; David P. Rahn Jan 1, 1999-Dec 1, 1999; Calvin H. Wheelock Dec 16, 1999-2006; Bruce W. Malicoat Nov 1, 2006- Argentine [Crossroads] [email protected] John M. Miller 1969-1970; John D. Roach 1970-1971; Verne W. Blankenburg 1971- 1976; David S. Stiles 1976-1978; Lorenz Stahl 1978-1982; John M. Mehl, Jr. 1982- 1989; Linda J. Donelson 1989-1990; Carter Garrigues-Cortelyou 1990-Aug 31, 1994; Shirley A. Cormicle Sep 1, 1995-1998; David R. Strobe 1998-Jan 31, 2001; Janet M Stybert 2001-2004; Margaret A. Kivisto 2004-2009; David L. Leineke 2009- Argyle [Blue Water] [email protected] Maynard Q. Kent 1964-1977; Emerson Arntz 1977-1982; James L. Rule 1982-1986; Wallace Peter Crawford 1986-1991; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1991-1993; James A. Ren- contre 1993-1997; Jean B. Rencontre 1993-2000; Ellen Burns 2000-2001; John Heim (assoc) 2000-2001; Fredrick J. McDowell 2001-Aug 31, 2005; Frederick J. McDowell 2010- Armada [Blue Water] [email protected] Edger M. Smith 1965-1970; Donald W. Brown 1970-1972; Elmer J. Snyder 1972- 1974; Ira L. Wood 1974-1975; Robert D. Schoenhals 1975-1983; Robert Thornton 1983- 2000; Jean R. Snyder 2000-Sep 1, 2002; Dianna L. Rees 2003-2011; Curtis Clarke Nov 12, 2011- Atherton/Phoenix [Crossroads] [email protected] Emil E. Haering 1967-1975; Donald W. Joiner 1975-Dec. 1977; Charles R. Marble Jan. 1978-1985; James R. McCallum 1985-Sept. 1, 1987; Grant A. Washburn Sept. 1, 1987-1993; Bruce L. Billing 1993-2011; Gregory E. Rowe 2011- Attica [Blue Water] [email protected] Harvard J. Warren 1969-1972; H. Reginald Cattell 1972-1974; Dale L. Vorman 1974- 1977; Bufford C. Coe 1977-1983; Margaret H. Rodgers-West 1983-1988; Zina Braden Bennett, Jr. 1988-1990; James R. Rupert 1990-Sep 30, 1995; Dennis Madill Nov 16, 1995-Sep 8, 1998; Clifford J. Schroeder, III Feb 1, 1999-2007; Alonzo Vincent 2007- 2008; Margaret E. Bryce Aug 1, 2008-
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Auburn [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Harold D. Dakin 1967-1972; Arthur R.Parkin 1972-1977; John E. Marvin (interim); Phillip D. Miles 1977-1980; Joseph H. Ablett 1980-1985; Donald P. Haskell 1985- 1992; James D. Weiss 1992-1993; Lawson D. Crane 1993-2009; Duane M. Harris 2009- AuGres [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Stephen N. Meeks (w/Twining: Trinity) 1967-1971; Robert Porter (w/Twining: Trinity) 1971-1973; Dale E. Brown (w/Twining: Trinity) 1973-1979; Gilbert James MacDonald (w/Twining: Trinity) 1979-1985; Lillian G. Richards (w/Twining: Trinity) 1985-1993; Lillian G. Richards 1993-1995; Priscilla J. Seward 1995-1996; Douglas Coone 1996-2000; Margery A. Schleicher 2000-2003; Timothy S. Woycik 2003-2012; Marcel Lamb 2012- Avoca [Blue Water] [email protected] John Thomas 1969-1972; Stephen Chapko 1972-1977; Merle M. Nichols 1977-1978; Darrel Tallman 1978-1988; Victor L. Studaker 1989-1994; Robert D. Chapman 1994- Oct 15, 2000; Robert I. Kreger 2001-2003; Donna J. Osterhout 2003-2007; Nicholas J. Genoff 2007- Azalia [Ann Arbor] [email protected] John McNaughton 1968-1969; Gary R. Imms 1969-1976; John J. Landon 1976-Mar. 1978; James B. Lumsden - Mar. 1978-Dec. 1978; D. Byron Coleman Dec. 1978-1982; Mildred M. Hiner 1982-1984; Donald C. Schark 1984-1986; David W. Purdue 1986- 1991; William Michael Clemmer (interim Jun-Aug, 1991); Diana K. Goudie Sep. 1, 1991-Aug 31, 1994; William Michael Clemmer Sep 1, 1994-Feb 16, 2003; Richard E. Burstall Mar 1, 2003-2007; Edward L. Tam 2007-Oct 31, 2007; Ruth A. McCully Nov 1, 2007-Nov 15, 2009; Courtney D. Williams Nov 16, 2009- Bad Axe: First [Blue Water] [email protected] Jack E. Giguere 1969-1971; Byron G. Hatch 1971-1972; Ross N. Nicholson 1972- 1977; Kenneth R. Colton 1977-1978; David A. Stout 1978-1990; William R. Wright 1990-2006; Gregory E. Rowe 2006-2008; Mary Jean Love 2008-Dec 1, 2010; Donna J. Cartwright (interm) Jan 1., 2011-2011; Phillip Tousley 2011- Bancroft [Crossroads] [email protected] Lawrence C. Brooks 1969-1970; Meldon E. Crawford 1970-1975; Thomas E. Hart 1975-Aug. 1980; Willard A. King Sept., 1980-March 15, 1985; Raymond D. Field 1985-1988; Katherine J. Rairick 1988-1990; Philip D. Voss 1990-Jul 31, 1997; James M. Mathews Aug 1, 1997-Sep 30, 2001; Frederic G. Heath Oct 1, 2001-2003; Richard B. Brown 2003-2005; Jeremy T. Peters 2005-2008; Jeremy P. Benton 2008-2011; Pa- tricia Elliott 2011- Bark River [Marquette] [email protected] David M. Liscomb 1969-1973; Walter David 1973-1978; Jack Lancaster 1978-1980; Michael L. Peterlin 1980-1991; Christine J. Bergquist 1991- Bay City: Christ [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Gary Damon (org. 1968) 1968-1974; David Stout 1974-1978; Carol Johns 1978-1985; David Hill 1985-1988; Robert Wright 1988-1992; James G. Kellermann 1992-Oct 31, 2000; David A. Eardley 2001-2006; Carol M. Blair Bouse 2006- Bay City: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] G. Russell Nachtrieb 1968-1972; Wallace Robinson (assoc) 1970-1972; Benjamin C. Whaley 1972-1979; Perry Foor (assoc) 1972-1973; Charles Dibley (assoc) 1973- 1975; Harold Nessel (assoc) 1975-1976; Timothy Queen (assoc) 1977-1979; Ronald D. Carter 1979-1984; Wayne Ferrigan (assoc) 1980-1982; John W. Elliott (assoc) 1982-1984; Carter W. Preston 1984-1993; Janet Larner (assoc) 1991-Sep 1, 1996; Anthony N. Cutting 1993-2011; Deborah S. Thomas 2011-
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Bay City: Fremont Avenue [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Bert Hosking 1966-1971; Charles Marble 1971-1978; Robert Worgess 1978-1982; James McLaurin 1982-Jun 30, 1994; Robert D. Harvey Jul 1, 1994-1999; Dale E. Brown 1999-2002; Fredrick D. Neumann 2002-2006; William W. Omansiek 2006- 2010; Raymond D. Wightman 2010-Feb 15, 2011; Robert Harvey (interm) Feb 28, 2011-2011; Susan E. [nee Poynter] Platt 2011- Bay Port [Blue Water] [email protected] Donald W. Brown 1965-1970; Louis E. Reyner 1970-1975; Richard Andrus 1975- 1979; Frederick P. Cooley 1979-1984; Randy A. Chemberlin 1984-1986; Alger T. Lewis 1986-1992; S. Douglas Leffler 1992-1994; Norman R. Beckwith 1994-1998; Barbra Franks 1998-2000; Alan W. DeGraw 2000-2003; Douglas E. Mater 2003-2010; Bruce L. Nowacek 2010-2012; Karl L. Zeigler 2012 (interm)- Beaverton: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] A. H. Keesler 1967-1970; Zina B. Bennett Jr. 1970-1975; Vernon Wyllys 1975-1979; Bruce C. Hatch 1979-1986; Janet Larner 1986-1991; David K. Stewart Sr. 1991-Jul 31, 2000; Frederick LaMere Aug 1, 2000-2002; Linda Jo Powers 2002-2009; Lynn Chappell 2009- Belleville: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Allen B. Rice II 1965-1969; Charles Dibley 1969-1973; Joy E. Arthur 1973-1982; George E. Spencer 1982-1989; Mary E. Hoff (assoc) 1983-1987; Edwin C. Hoff (assoc) 1983-Jan 4, 1999; Richard O. Griffith 1989-1991; R. LaVere Webster 1991- Jun 30, 1994; David Strong Jul 1, 1994-1998; John N. Grenfell, III 1998-2007; James J. Walker 2007- Bentley [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] (With Sterling and Alger) Byron Coleman 1969-1974; Lynn Chappell 1974-1981; Janet Larner 1981-1982; John J. Britt 1982-1990; Zina B. Bennett Jr. 1990-1993; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1993-1995; (Single point charge) Charles Cerling 1995-2000; David LaBeau 2001-2009; John Tousiuck Nov 8, 2009-2011; Cheryl L. Mancier 2011- Bergland [Marquette] [email protected] Zina Bennett 1966-1970; Lloyd Christler 1970-1972; James Hilliard 1970-1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971-1975; Roger Gedcke 1972-1979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975-1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelburg 1979-1981; Robert Thorton 1981-1983; Deane Wyllys 1983-1987; Charles H. West 1987-1993; Margaret H. West 1987-1993; Earleen VanConant 1993-1997; Clarence VanConant 1993-1997; Timothy C. Dibble 1997-2000; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2000-Jun 15, 2002; Theodore A. Trudgeon 2003- Berkley: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] James Weiss 1965-1969; H.H. Patterson 1969-1976; LaVere Webster 1976-1979; John Kershaw 1979-1989; Mary B. Willoughby 1989-1992; John Park 1992-1996; Gary C. Dawes 1996-2005; George E. Covintree, Jr. 2005-2010; David E. Huseltine 2010- Bethel [Blue Water] Kenneth L. Harris 1969-1977; John D. Lover 1977-1982; Max D. Weeks Jan. 1983- 1987; Donna J. Osterhout 1987-1991; Richard F. Kriesch 1991-1997; Jean R. Snyder 1997-1999; Linda L. Fuller, 1999-2010; Kevin Fick Apr 26, 2011- Bethel (Sutton/Sunshine/Bethel) [Blue Water] [email protected] Lawrence C. Whiting 1973-1975; Peyton E. Loy 1975-1978; Wayne N. Thomas 1978- 1982; Janet Larner 1982-1986; Duane M. Harris 1986-Nov. 1988; Billy J. Mc Kown 1989-Feb 28, 1995; Donald D. Gotham Oct 1, 1996-1997; Raymond A Jacques 1997- 2001; Patrick D. Robbins 2001-2011; Dorothy J. Thon 2011-
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Beverly Hills [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Robert Boley 1961-1970; Howard Childs 1970-1974; William Verhelst 1974-1979; John W. Bray 1979-1989; Scott Wilkinson 1989-1995; Samuel V. White, III 1995-Nov 24, 1996; Juanita J. Ferguson 1997-1998; Stephen K. Perrine 1998-2003; John K. Benissan 2003-Jul 31, 2008; David E. Huseltine Aug 1, 2008- Birch Run [Crossroads] [email protected] Peyton E. Loy 1962-1970; Gordon D. Everett Jan. 1970-1973; Thomas J. Wood 1973- 1980; James D. Jacobs 1980-1989; Dale E. Brown 1989-1999; Sang Yoon Chun 1999-2005; Alonzo E. Vincent 2005-2007; Clifford J. Schroeder, III 2007- Birmingham: Embury [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Albert E. Hartoog 1966-1969; Timothy R. Hickey 1969-1973; James D. Parker 1973- 1979; Haxton H. Patterson 1979-Dec 1981; William E. Frayer Jan 1982-Oct 1982; James A. Smith Jan. 1983-1988; Philip Seymour 1988-Sep 1, 1995; James R. Rupert Oct 1, 1995-1997; Linda J. Donelson 1997-Sep 30, 2000; Mary Lynch Mallory Feb 1, 2001-2006; Elizabeth A. Hill 2006-2010; Carter Cortelyou 2010- Birmingham: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] G. Ernest Thomas 1962-1972; William Lovejoy (assoc) 1960-1969; James W. Wright 1972-1982; William H. Fraser (assoc) 1967-1969; John Bunce 1968-1978 (assoc); G. Bryn Evans (assoc) 1970-1981; J. Bruce Brown (assoc) 1971-1973; Thomas H. Beaven (assoc) 1973-1979; Hal Weemhoff (assoc) 1977-1980; Douglas Vernon (assoc) 1979-1984; Robert Paul Ward 1982-1993; Evans C. Bentley (assoc) 1980- 1983; Charles H.Beynon (assoc) 1983-Dec, 1995; Ronald K. Fulton (assoc) 1983- Feb. 1988; William R. Wright (assoc) 1985-1990; Juanita Ferguson (assoc) 1990-1993; Bruce Denton (assoc) 1988-1995; Bruce Petrick (assoc) 1993-1995; William Ritter 1993-2005; Matthew J. Hook (assoc.) 1995-2002 ; Melody P. Hurley (assoc.) 1995-1998; Mariane Meir (assoc.) 1995-1997; Linda J. Farmer-Lewis (assoc) Jun 1, 1998-Jan 1, 1999; Lisa M. McIlvenna (assoc) Sep 1, 1999-2004 ; Scott A. Har- mon (assoc) 2002-2003 ; Taek H. Kim (assoc) 2002-2004; Lynn M. Hasley (assoc) 2004-Oct 1, 2008; Jeffrey S. Nelson (assoc) 2004-2009; Carl T. Gladstone (deacon) 2004-2008 ; John E. Harnish 2005- ; Brian William (assoc) 2009-2012; Monica William (assoc) 2009-2012; Blissfield: Emmanuel [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Rupert H. Lindley 1961-1974; Robert N. Hicok 1974-1976; Kenneth L. Harris 1976- 1981; David J. Hill 1981-1985; Mark D. Miller (assoc) 1984-May 1, 1989; Robert B. Secrist 1985-1987; Lawrence E. Van Slambrook 1987-1990; Thomas A. Davenport (assoc) 1989-Sep. 15, 1990; John N. Hamilton 1990-1995; Kevin Miles 1995-2002; Robert J. Easlick 2002-Aug 31, 2004; James G. Simmons (interm) Sep1, 2004-Nov 14, 2004; Harlan E. Sorensen Nov 15, 2004-Nov 15, 2005; Aaron Kesson 2006-2012; Lawson D. Crane 2012- Blissfield: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Floyd A. Ellison 1967-1973; Charles E. Sutton 1973-1980; Arthur V. Norris 1980-1983; Ralph H. Pieper II 1983-1989; Robert P. Garrett 1989-1994; Walter H. Miller 1994- Dec 1, 2002; Michael Mayo-Moyle Feb 1, 2003-2010; Paul G. Donelson 2010- Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Sam Seizert 1965-1970; Harold Diehl 1970-1972; Douglas Trebilcock Dec.1972- 1975; Rogert Ireson 1975-1979; David Truran 1979-1983; Guenther Branstner 1983- 1989; Pauline S. Hart 1989-1995; James E. Greer, II 1995-Nov 15, 2000; Steven Gjerstad Nov 16, 2000-2002; Allan J. Hanson 2002-2007; Robert D. Schoenhals 2007-2010; Leonard Clevenger 2010-
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Brant [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] George Jones 1966-1971; John Crotser 1971-1979; William Omansiek 1979-1985; Edward C. Weiss Jr. 1985-Oct 1, 1994; Charles W. Keyworth Oct 1, 1994-1999; Kevin J. Harbin 1999-2002; Harold J. Slater 2002-2008; Ernesto Mariona 2008- Brighton: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Robert C. Brubaker 1964-1969; W. Herbert Glenn 1969-1973; Kearney Kirkby 1973- 1977; Richard C. Cheatham 1977-1988; Benjamin Bohnsack 1988-1997; Karen D. Poole (assoc) 1988-1993; Patricia A. Green (assoc.) 1993-1995; Kristine J. Sigal (assoc.) 1995-2000; Gilson M. Miller 1997-2008; Adam W. Bissell (assoc) 2000-2003; Jennifer Browne (assoc.) 2003-2006; Scott Crostek (assoc.) 2006-2009; Loretta M. Job (deacon) 2007- ; Sherry L. Parker 2008- ; John W. Ball (assoc) 2009- Britton: Grace [Ann Arbor] [email protected] John D. Lover, 1966-1969; Lauren J. Strait 1969-1972; Gerald R. Parker 1972-1973; Robert L. Porter 1973-1976; John D. Roach 1976-1979; Kenneth C. Reeves 1979- 1982; Thomas E. Sumwalt 1982-1985; Martha C. Gregg Ball 1985-Mar. 31, 1991; Stuart L. Proctor May 1, 1991-1993; David A. Eardley 1993-1997; Marianne M. Meier 1997-1998; Nicholas W. Scroggins 1998-2002; Amy Mayo-Moyle 2002-2010; Richard E. Burstall 2010- Brown City [Blue Water] [email protected] Gloria Haynes 1996-Sep 30, 1998; Arthur R. Stone Nov 1, 1998-2004; Lance E. Ness Aug 1, 2004-2007; Maureen V. Baker 2007- Buel [Blue Water] [email protected] William J. Burgess 1968-1973; Martin Caudill 1973-1976; Willard A. King 1976-1980; J.D. Landis 1980-1986; David K. Stewart 1986-1990; Louise R. Ott 1990-1992; Michael F. Bossingham 1992-1994; Thomas K. Spencer 1994-1998; David C. Free- land (co-pastor) 1998-2002; Susan K. Freeland (co-pastor) 1998-2000; Robert A. Srock 2002-Dec 1, 2003; Catherine W. J. Hiner 2004-2009; Micheal P. Kelley 2009- 2012; Donald L. Wojewski 2012- Burt [Crossroads] Martin G. Seitz 1968-1972; Ronald Brunger 1972-1976; Kyle Ballard 1976-1979; Philip Seymour 1979; Alan Weeks 1979-1982; Martin G. Seitz 1983-1990; Lois E. Glenn 1990-Dec 31, 1994; Sandra Uptegraff Jan 1, 1994-2000; Betty Whitely 2000- 2006; Michael P. Kelley 2006-2009; James O. Bowen 2009-Oct, 2009; Clifford J. Schroeder III, 2010- Burton: Christ [Crossroads] [email protected] Peyton E. Loy Jan. 1970-1975; Ralph H. Pieper 1975-1982; William B. Cozadd 1982- 1988; Thomas F. Keef 1988-1994; Trevor A. Herm 1994-2004; Theodore D. Whitely 2004-2006; Janet M. Engler 2006-Mar 1, 2009; Kenneth C. Bracken 2009-Dec1, 2010; Naylo T. Hopkins 2011- Byron: First [Crossroads] [email protected] Lorenz Stahl 1969-1973; Dalton Bishop 1973-1975; Harry R. Weeks 1975-1979; Mar- tin G. Seitz 1979-1983; Robert D. Schoenhals 1983-1995; Marilyn C. DeGraw 1995- Jan 28, 2000; G. Fred Finzer 2000-2006; Jack E. Johnston 2006-2010 Michael Mayo-Moyle 2010-2012; Calumet [Marquette] [email protected] Alan DeGraw 1967-1972; James Tuttle 1972-1975; Harold Slater 1975-1978; Wayne Hutson 1978-1983; Dennis N. Paulson 1983-1987; Robert J. Easlick 1987-1990; David P. Snyder 1990-1993; Nancy G. Sparks 1993-2000; Robert A. White 2000- ; Richard B. Brown (assoc) 2000-2003;
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Canton: Cherry Hill [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Reinhardt E. Niemann 1961-1969; Dwight W. Murphy 1969-1972; Leonard C. Ritzler 1972-1977; Bert Hosking 1977-1986; John R. Henry 1986-1988; Randy J. Whitcomb 1988-1993; Marjorie H. Munger 1993-1998; Lawrence A. Wik 1998-2005; Latha Ravi 2005-2008; Frederick M. Hatfield 2008-Aug 15, 2008; Merlin H. Pratt Aug 15, 2008- 2011; Mark Zender 2011- Canton: Friendship [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Michael K. Norton 1997- Capac: First [Blue Water] [email protected] Roy G. Forsyth 1967-1972; Raymond S. Burkett 1972-1981; Otto F. Flachsmann 1981-1984; Donald L. Bates 1984-Oct. 1987; Gordon B. Boyd 1987-1991; Patricia A. Van Wormer 1991-1996; Harold V. Phillips 1996-2006;Lisa J. Clark (assoc) Oct 1, 2000-2008; Steven A. Gjerstad 2006-Dec 7, 2006; James E. Paige, Jr. Jan 1, 2007- 2007; Dale E. Brown 2007-2011; Lisa J. Clark 2011- Capac: Zion [Blue Water] [email protected] John P. Hitchens 1959-1970; Keith B. Colby 1970-1972; Raymond S. Burkett 1972- 1981; Otto F. Flachsmann 1981-1984; Donald L. Bates 1984-Oct. 1987; Gordon B. Boyd 1987-1991; Patricia A. Van Wormer 1991-1996; Harold V. Phillips 1996-2006; Lisa J. Clark (assoc) Oct 1, 2000-Sep 1, 2008; Steven A. Gjerstad 2006-Dec 7, 2006; James E. Paige, Jr. Jan 1, 2007-2007; Dale E. Brown 2007-2011; Lisa J. Clark 2011- Carleton [Ann Arbor] [email protected] David A. Russell 1966-1971; Albert E. Hartoog 1971-1974; Howard M. Montgomery 1974-1979; Thomas P. Macaulay 1979-1984; James G. Simmons 1984-1986; Martha H. Cargo 1986-1987; Frederick O. Timm 1987-1993; George H. Lewis 1993-1998; Carman J. Minarik 1998-Aug 31, 2002; Donna J. Minarik (assoc) 1998-Aug 31, 2002; Robert D. Brenner Sep 1, 2002-2010; Kathy Charlefour (assoc) Sep 1, 2003-Oct 31, 2005; Brent L. Webster 2010-2012; Taek H. Kim 2012- Caro [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Benjamin C. Whaley (Caro: First) 1968-1971; G. Charles Ball (Caro & Fairgrove EUB) 1966-1971; Benjamin C. Whaley & G. Charles Ball (merged) 1971-1972; Ronald Thompson 1972-1975; John Marvin (interim) Clive Dickins 1975-1983; Brian Kundinger (assoc) 1978-1981; Bonnie Welch (assoc) 1981-1983; John Bunce 1983- 1988; Calvin Blue 1988-1999; Duane E. Miller 1999-2006; Jerome K. Smith 2006- 2011; Gregory M. Mayberry 2011- Carsonville [Blue Water] [email protected] Margery Schleicher 1991; Michael Pringle 1991-1996; Malcolm Greene 1996-1998; Jerry D. Griggs 1998- Caseville [Blue Water] [email protected] G. William Dunstan 1968-1977; Warren D. Pettis 1977-1980; Wayne E. Sparks 1980- 1981; Brent L. McCumons 1981-1986; John N. Hamilton 1986-1990; Gregory M. May- berry 1990-Apr 30, 1998; Michael L. Quayle May 1, 1998-2004; Philip D. Voss 2004-2010; Linda L. Fuller 2010- Cass City [Blue Water] [email protected] Ira L. Wood 1966-1974; Donald Turbin 1968-1970; Elizabeth D.K. Isaacs 1970-1976; Eldred L. Kelly 1974-1983; Byron Hatch 1976-1979; Paul T. Wachterhauser 1979- 1983; Clare Patton 1983-1989; James Mc Callum 1983-1985; S. Joe Robertson 1985- Jan. 1990; Donald J. Daws 1989-1992; Kenneth B. Ray 1992-1994; Robert P. Garrett (assoc) 1994-1997; Richard W. Sheppard 1990-1997; Philip A. Rice 1997-2002; George F. Ward 2002-2006; Paul G. Donelson 2006-2010; Jacquelyn Roe 2010-
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Central Lakeport [Blue Water] [email protected] Darrel W. Tallman 1967-1973; Mark K. Smith 1973-1976; Daniel R. Fenton 1976- 1978; Harold J. Slater 1978-1980; James E. & Peggy Paige 1980-1985; Georg F.W. Gerritsen 1985-1988; Donald H. Francis 1988-1992; Emerson W. Arntz 1992-2000; Jimmy S. Barnet (co-pastor) 2000-2001; Pamela Barnett (co-pastor) 2000-2001; Susan K. Freeland Montenegro 2001-2003; Ralph T. Barteld 2003- Chapin [Crossroads] [email protected] Monroe J. Frederick 1968-1972; T. K. Foo Sep 18, 1972-1976; Wayne A. Rhodes 1976-1978; James B. Lumsden 1978-1982; David S. Stiles 1982-1984; James P. James 1984-1989; J. Robert Anderson 1989-1993; Nicholas W. Scroggins 1993- 1998; Paul B. Lim 1998-2000; Billie Lou Gillespie 2000-Oct 14, 2006; Calvin H. Whee- lock Nov 1, 2006- Cheboygan: St. Paul’s [Marquette] [email protected] Carol O. Oswald 1963-1972; R. Edward McCracken 1972-1978; Ralph T. Barteld 1979-1985; Clare M. Tosch 1985-1988; John F. Greer 1988-1992; Robert D. Wright 1992-1994; Jeffry W. Dinner 1994-1998; George H. Lewis 1998-2010; Trevor A. Herm 2010- Chelsea: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Robert M. Worgess 1967-1970; Clive H. Dickens 1970-1975; Marvin H. McCallum 1975-1983; David W. Truran 1983-1986; Gerald R. Parker 1986-Jul. 15, 1992; Richard L. Dake Sep. 1 1992-2004 ; Rebecca Foote (assoc.) 1992-1998; Margaret Garrigues-Cortelyou (assoc) 1998-2000; Johncie (Zellers) Palmer (deacon) Sep 1, 1999-2008; Jennifer W. Williams (assoc) 2000-2003; Joy A. Barrett 2004- ; Barbara Lewis-Lakin (assoc) 2004-2010; Annalissa Gray-Lions (deacon) Jan 1, 2007-2010, 2012-; Chesaning: Trinity [Crossroads] [email protected] Charles E. Jacobs 1962-1970; Walter T. Ratcliffe 1970-1974; Lewis P. Compton 1974- 1986; Brent L. McCumons 1986-1993; George F. Ward 1993-2002; Sherry L. Parker Sep 1, 2002-2008; Mark G. Johnston 2008-2012; Timothy S. Woycik 2012- Churchill [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Fred Timm 1965-1975; James R. Balfour II 1975-1982; David Baize 1982-1983; John R. Crotser 1983-1987; Jeffrey Hildebrand 1987-1989; Barbra Franks 1989-1994; Carter Garrigues-Cortelyou Sep 1, 1994-1998; Thomas K. Spencer 1998-2005; Don- ald J. Wojewski 2005-Dec 31, 2007; Cindy Gibbs Jan 1, 2008-2010; Ronald Cook Sep 20, 2010-2011; Janet Larner 2011- Clarkston [Crossroads] [email protected] Frank A. Cozadd 1967-1975; Paul M. Cargo 1975-Dec. 1975; James R. Balfour Jan. 1976-1985; Douglas R. Trebilcock 1985-2004; Carole A. Massey (assoc) 1986-1987; Tracy Lynne Huffman (assoc.) 1995-1999; Jill H. Zundel (assoc) 1999-2006; Christine E. Wyatt (deacon) 1999- ; Richard L. Dake 2004- ; Matthew L. Pierce (assoc.) 2006- Oct 8, 2007; Reed P. Swanson (assoc) 2008-2010; Amy E. Mayo-Moyle (assoc.) 2010- Clawson [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Clyde E. Smith 1968-1973; David A. Stout (assoc) 1968-1971; W. Herbert Glenn 1973-1982; Frank A. Cozadd 1982-1985; Archie H. Donigan 1985-Mar.12-1988; Gor- don E. Ackerman 1988-2001; Thomas F. Keef 2001-Margaret Garrigues 2010- Clayton [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Lawson D. Crane 1967-1975; Heath T. Goodwin 1975-1976; George F. Ward 1976- 1981; Walter H. Miller Nov 1, 1981-1994; Craig A. Pillow 1994-2009; Linda Jo Powers 2009-2012; Robert W. Dister 2012-
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Clinton [Ann Arbor] [email protected] David M. Liscomb 1967-1969; Dean W. Parker 1969-1971; David A. Stout 1971- 1974; Ronald K. Corl 1974-1975; James R. Rupert 1975-1977; Thomas A. Kruchkow 1977-Dec. 1979; Jack R. Lancaster Jan. 1980-1989; Roy A. Syme 1989-1992; William M. Smith 1992-2005; A. Faye McKinstry 2005- Clio: Bethany [Crossroads] [email protected] S. D. Kinde 1968-1976; John D. Rozeboom 1976-1981; Calvin H. Blue 1981-1988; Thomas G. Badley 1988-1997; Roger F. Gedke 1997-2010; John D. Bailey 2010- Cole [Blue Water] [email protected] Roy C. Forsyth 1969-1972; Harvard Warren 1972-1988; William D. Wood Jan 1989- Jan, 1992; Earleen A. (Hamblen) VanConant 1992-1993; Harold V. Phillips 1993- 1996; Patrick D. Robbins 1998-2000; Debra K. Brown 2000-2010; Christopher G.L. Titus 2010- Coleman: Faith [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] R. A. Edwards (w/Geneva Hope) 1969-1971; T. H. Bennink (w/Geneva Hope) 1971- 1974; James S. Ritchie (w/Geneva Hope) 1976-1980; Roger L. Colby (w/Geneva Hope) 1980-1986; Stephen Cartwright (w/Geneva Hope) 1986-1988; Joy E. Arthur (w/Geneva Hope) 1988-1990; Joy E. Arthur 1991-1992; Donald J. Daws 1992-Jul 31, 1997; Dana R. Strall Aug 1, 1997-1999; David K. Koski 1999-2008; Caroline F. Hart 2008- Columbiaville [Crossroads [email protected] Theodore H. Bennink 1969-1971; John F. Greer 1971-1982; Lawrence C. Brooks 1982-1985; Stephen E. Wenzel 1985-1993; Frederick O. Timm 1993-1998; Margaret A. Paige 1998-2002; AmyLee Brun Terhune 2002-2009; Kim D. Spencer 2009-2010; Kristen I. Parks 2010- Commerce [Ann Arbor] [email protected] George MacDonald Jones 1963-1969; John W. Smith 1969-1970; James A. Smith 1970-1976; Gary R. Imms 1976-1981; John G. Park 1981-1992; Dwight W. Murphy 1992-Jan 31, 2004; Janet Gaston Petty (interim) Feb 1, 2004-2004; Deane B. Wyllys 2004- Corunna [Crossroads] [email protected] J. Paul Pumphrey 1968-1973; John W. Simpson 1973-1982; Leonard W. Gamber 1982-1990; Paul G. Donelson 1990-1992; Donald P. Haskell 1992-1994; David E. Ray 1994-1996; William R. Maynard 1996-2001; Michael L. Peterlin 2001-Oct 1, 2006; Douglas K. Mercer (interm) Jan 1, 2007-2007; David R. Strobe 2007- Corunna: Northwest Venice [Crossroads] Fred W. Knecht 1969-1972; Charles F. Kitchenmaster Feb., 1972-1981; Keith Rasey 1981-1984; To be supplied-DS Assignment; Harry M. Brakeman 1987-1991; Richard O. Griffith 1991-1992; Donald O. Crumm 1992-2002; Douglas D. Sheperd 2003-2006; Betty Kay Leitelt 2006-2010; Cheryll Warren Aug 1, 2010- Croswell: First [Blue Water] [email protected] John Allan 1966-1979; C. William Bollinger 1979-1981; John Tagenhorst Jun-Aug 1981; George F. Ward 1981- 1988; Grant R. Lobb 1988-1996; Leonard W. Gamber 1996-1999; Elmer A. Armijo 1999-2001; Jerry P. Densmore 2001-2009; Nickolas K. Genoff 2009- Crystal Falls: Christ [Marquette] [email protected] W. Frederick Worth 1961-1971; Frank Bishop 1971-1974; Edward C. Weiss 1974- 1985; Nancy G. Sparks 1985-1993; Paul J. Mallory 1993-Jan, 1994; Stephen M. Rhoades Feb 1, 1994-2000; Elbert P. Dulworth 2000-2004; Stephen E. Rhoades 2004-2011; Nathan T. Reed 2011-
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Dale [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] A. H. Keesler 1967-1970; Zina B. Bennett Jr. 1970-1975; Vernon Wyllys 1975-1979; Bruce C. Hatch 1979-1986; Janet Larner 1986-1991; David K. Stewart Sr. 1991-Jul 31, 2000; Frederick LaMere Aug 31, 2000-2002; Linda Jo Powers 2002-2005; Patrick R. Poag 2005- Davisburg [Crossroads] [email protected] Henry W. Powell 1969-1972; Charles R. Jacobs 1972-1976; Otto F. Flachsmann 1976-1981; Melvin Leach 1981-Dec 31, 1994; Steven A. Miller Feb 1, 1995-1999; David D. Amstutz 1999-2001; William R. Maynard 2001-Jan 1, 2004; William R. Seitz Feb 1, 2004-2011; David L. Fleming 2011- Davison [Crossroads] [email protected] John W. Bray 1963-1975; Sam E. Yearby, Jr. 1975-1983; Brent Webster (assoc) 1976- Oct. 1978; Merton W. Seymour 1983-1987; Dwayne L. Kelsey 1987-1991; Daniel J. Wallace 1991-1997; P. Thomas Wachterhauser 1997-2009; Susan M. Youmans (assoc.) 2005-2008; Deborah A. Line 2009- Dearborn: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Frederick C. Vosburg 1961-1976; Daniel J. Wallace (assoc) 1970-1976; Richard Mac- Canon (assoc) 1969-1974; John W. Mulder 1976- 1980; Robert L. Porter 1976-1978; Patricia Meyers (assoc) 1978-1980; Richard L. Myers 1978-1980; William D. Mercer 1980-1986; Michael L. Raymo (assoc) 1980-1985; Ralph W. Janka 1986-1994; Michelle A. Gentile (assoc) 1985-1988; Timothy P. Wohlford (assoc) 1988-1990; Shawn P. Lewis-Lakin (assoc) 1990-1994; Robert L. Selberg 1994-1998; Mary J. Scifres (assoc) 1994-Oct 31, 1995; Judith A. May Feb 5, 1996-1998; Kenneth E. Ward 1998-2005; Pamela S. Kail (assoc) 1998-2001; Julius Del Pino 2005-2008; Marshal G. Dunlap (co-pastor) 2008-2011 ; Susan DeFoe Dunlap (co-pastor) 2008-2011; Susan DeFoe Dunlap 2011- Dearborn: Good Shepherd [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Arthur L. Spafford 1966-1974; Russell L. Smith 1974-1980; Philip M. Seymour 1980- 1988; Kathryn S. Snedeker 1988-Jun 15, 1996; Dwayne L. Kelsey 1996-Dec 31, 1999; Nancy K. Frank 2000-Oct 1, 2005; Kathy R. Charlefour Nov 1, 2005- Dearborn Heights: Stephens [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Charles F. Davenport 1968-1977; Roy G. Forsyth 1977-1981; Edwin C. Hingelberg 1981-1988; Robert C. Hastings 1988-1994; James R. McCallum 1994-1999; Robert Sielaff 1999-2012; Chong Yuob Won 2012- Dearborn Heights: Warren Valley [Detroit Renaissance][email protected] Dwight W. Murphy 1968-1972; Leonard C. Ritzler 1972-1976; George H. Hawk (part- time local pastor) 1976-1991; Robert C. Strobridge (R) 1991-Sep 1, 1994; Karen Welch Oct 1, 1994-1995; Karen Vo To 1995-1996; Robert Sielaff Apr 1, 1998-2012; Chong Yuob Won 2012- Decker [Blue Water] [email protected] Stephen Chapko 1968-1972; Carl Shamblen 1972-1973; Carl Silvernail (interim); William J. Burgess (interim); Wayne A. Rhodes 1974-1976; John E. Tatgenhorst 1976- 1981; Hayden K. Carruth 1981-1982; James L. Rule 1982-1986; Wallace Peter Craw- ford 1986-1991; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1991-1993; James A. Rencontre 1993-1997; Jean B. Rencontre 1993-2000; Ellen F. Burns 2000- ; John Heim (assoc) 2000-2001; Fredrick J. McDowell 2001-Aug 31, 2004; Robert A. Srock (assoc) 2005-2010; Fred- erick J. McDowell 2010-
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Deckerville [Blue Water] [email protected] Alan W. Weeks 1964-1974; Harry M. Brakeman 1974-1977; James P. Schwandt 1977- 1980; Basel W. Curtiss 1980-1983; Zinna Braden Bennett 1983-1985; Richard J. Rich- mond 1985-1991; Max L. Gibbs 1991-1996; James M. Thompson 1996-1999; Catherine W. J. Hiner Jan 1, 1999-2004; John H. Rapson 2004-2010; Monique R. Carpenter 2010- Deerfield [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Philip D. Miles 1967-1970; Donald L. Bates 1971-1976; Basil W. Curtiss 1976-1980; Howard L. Deardorff 1980-1981; William Michael Clemmer 1981-1984; Thomas C. Anderson 1984-Dec. 31, 1989; Max L. Gibbs Feb. 1, 1990-1991; June M. Westgate 1991-1996; Gerald M. Sever, Jr. 1996-1999; Wilson C. Bailey 1999-Aug 31, 1999; Allen F. Schweitzer Oct 1, 1999-Oct 31, 2000; Edward C. Weiss Nov 1, 2000-2005; William Michael Clemmer 2005- Denton: Faith [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Clive H. Dickens 1963-1970; Harold J. Slater 1970-1972; Norman R. Beckwith 1972- 1976; Susan K. DeFoe Dunlap 1976-1983; Hoon Hee Wong 1983-1988; Michelle A. Gentile 1988-1990; Gerald S. Hunter 1990-May 15, 1995; Margery A. Schleicher May 16, 1995-2000; Robert D. Brenner 2000-Aug 31, 2002; Beth D. Titus Sep 1, 2002- 2008; Michael Rudd 2008-Aug 1, 2008; D. Kay Pratt Aug 15, 2008-2010; Merlin H. Pratt 2010-2011; Mark Zender 2011- Detroit: Calvary [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Lloyd Houser 1966-1977; Bishop S. Thompson (assoc) 1974-1977; Edmund Millet Aug. 1977-1984; Robert C. Williams 1984-1986; Theodore Whitely 1987-1992; Wil- fred E. Johnson Sr. 1992-1997; Hilda L. Harris 1997-Aug 31, 2004; Jennifer Whatley Williams Sep 1, 2004-2006; Theodore B. Whitely, Sr. 2006- Detroit: Cass Community [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Lewis L. Redmond 1953-1981; Edwin A. Rowe 1981-Jun 30, 1994; Juanita Ferguson (assoc) 1972-1973; Melvin Hall (assoc) 1979-1984; Alonzo E. Vincent (assoc) 1984- 1986; William A. Kellermann (assoc) 1981; Lyle Kett (assoc) 1900-1900; Harry Wat- son 1989-1990; Gloria Gerald (assoc) 1990-1991; Norman Allen, III (assoc) 1991-1993; Bea Soots Fraser (assoc) 1991-1994; Lamarr Gibson (assoc) 1993-1995; Faith E. Fowler Jul 1, 1994- ;Linda Slaughter (assoc.) 1995-1997; Karen Vo To (assoc) 1997-2001; Thomas E. Tarpley, Sr. (assoc) 1997-Aug 31, 2003; Detroit: Central [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Dwight Large 1967-1970; William Mate (assoc) 1968-1971; James Cochran 1968- 1969; Richard Devor 1971-1979; Daniel Krichbaum (assoc) 1972-1976; Robert Wal- ton (assoc) 1977-1980; David Kidd 1980-1985; Lester Mangum (assoc) 1984-1985; Barbara Byers Lewis (assoc) 1986-1990; David Strong 1990-Jun 30, 1994; Linda Lee (assoc) 1990-1992; Emmanuel J. Giddings (assoc) 1992-1995; Edwin A. Rowe Jul 1, 1994- ;Joyce E. Wallace (assoc.) 1995-1997; Victoria McKenze (assoc) 1997-1998; DaVita McCallister (assoc) Jun 16, 2001-2002; Latha Ravi (assoc) 2002-2005; Detroit: Conant Avenue [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] W. E. Teague 1967-1977; Bishop S. Thompson 1977-1984; Phylemon D. Titus 1984- 1988; Hydrian Elliott (assoc) 1985-Feb. 1986; James D. Cochran 1988-1992; Linda Lee 1992-1995; Emmanuel J. Giddings, Sr. 1995-1997; Joyce E. Wallace 1997-2001; Linda Slaughter-Titus 2001-Jan 1, 2003; Carter Grimmett Jan 1, 2003-Jun 30, 2003; Darrel E. Totty Sep 2, 2003- Detroit: El Buen Pastor/New Creations Ministry [Detroit Renaissance] Eduardo Cartes 1982-1984; Geraldo Silva 1984-1985; Saul C. Trinidad 1985-1998; Marcos A. Gutierrez Sep 1, 1998-Apr 15, 2005; Dora Gutierrez (assoc) Sep 1, 1998- Dec 31, 2004; Luis M. Collazo 2007-2012; Patricia Gandarilla 2012-
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Detroit: Ford Memorial [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Edward Fulcher 1965-1974; D. Clyde Carpenter 1974-1978; Juanita J. Ferguson 1978-1986; Faith E. Fowler 1986-Jun 30, 1994; Lawrence A. Wik Jul 1, 1994-1998; Olaf Ludums 1998-Nov 15, 1999; Kenneth Bryant, Jr. May 1, 2000- Detroit: Henderson Memorial [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Henry E. Johnson 1970-1971; Phylemon D. Titus 1971-1974; Douglas Simpson 1974- 1978; Edward Ducree 1978-1983; John Benissan Aug. 1984-1987; Edward B. Rem- bert 1987-1991; Monroe T. Weeks 1991-1994; Marquis Lyles 1994-Sep 16, 1994; Bernadine W. Daniels Oct 15, 1994-1997; Linda J. Slaughter-Titus 1997-2001; Victo- ria McKenze 2001-2005; Rahim O. Shabazz 2005-2006; Theodore B. Whitely, Sr. 2006-2011; Thomas Taylor 2011- Detroit: Metropolitan [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Robert H. Bodine 1962-1973; William K. Quick 1974-1998; Allen B. Rice (assoc) 1966-1967; William L. Stone (assoc) 1968-1969; Arthur E. Smith (assoc) 1970-1971; Carter W. Preston (assoc) Feb. 1972-Dec. 1974; James E. Tuttle (assoc) Feb 1975- 1977; Joseph D. Huston (assoc) 1975-Oct. 1977; Gary L. Damon (assoc) 1977-Jan. 1986; Scott Wilkinson (assoc) 1981-1985; Jerome K. Smith (assoc) 1986-1991; William Michael Clemmer (assoc) 1987-Dec, 1987; William Mercer (assoc) 1990- 1993; Charles S.G. Boayue (assoc) 1990-1992; Robert L. Selberg (assoc) 1991-1994; John D. Landis (assoc) 1994-2000; Reed Swanson 1995-Aug 31, 1999; Julius E. Del Pino 1998-Dec 31, 2003; Demphna Krikorian (assoc) 1998-2000; Terry W. Allen (assoc) 2000-2002 ; Amy Mayo-Moyle (assoc) 1999-2002; Janet Gaston Petty (assoc) 2002-Dec 31, 2003 ; Bonnie J. Light (deacon) Aug 16, 2002-Dec 31, 2003; William A. Verhelst (Intentional interim) Jan 1, 2004-2006 ; Faith E. (Green) Timmons (assoc) Aug 1, 2004-2008; Tonya M. Arnesen 2006-2011; Catherine J. Miles (deacon) May 17, 2009- ; Ray T. McGee 2011- Detroit: Mt. Hope [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Rudolph H. Boyce 1969; Lloyd O. Houser 1981; John N. Howell 1981; Susan DeFoe Dunlap 1983; John Martin 1989-Feb 28, 1995; Bea B. Soots Mar 1, 1995-Aug 31, 1997; Sanda Sangaza Sep 15, 1997-1999; Maurice R. Horne 1999-2004; Margaret Martinez-Ventour 2005-2010; Henry D. Williams, Jr. 2010- Detroit: People’s [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Andrew A. Allie 1976-1980; Frederick B. Moore 1980-1992; Lester Mangum 1992- Jan 1, 2003; Julius Nelson Jan 1, 2003-Jun 30, 2003; Jennifer W. Williams 2003- 2004; Gary A. Williams 2004-2008; Carter M. Grimmett 2008- Detroit: Resurrection [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Charles Jones 1986-1992; Hydrian Elliott 1992-Jan 1, 1998; Henry Williams Feb 1, 1998-2010; Margaret Martinez-Ventura 2010- Detroit: St. Paul’s [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Thomas Tinsley 1965-1983; Janet Gaston Petty 1983-1989; Wilford Johnson 1989- 1992; Theodore Whitely Sr. 1992-1996; Julius A. McKanders 1996-Nov 5, 2000; Vic- toria McKenze Nov 16, 2000-2001; Karen Y. Noel 2001-2010; Henry D. Williams, Jr., 2010- Detroit: St. Timothy [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Frank R. Leineke 1977-1979; John Hinkle (assoc) 1978-1980; Roger W. Ireson 1979- Jan. 1 1988; William P. Sanders (assoc) 1981-1982; Anthony Cutting (assoc) 1982- 1986; Wilfred E. Johnson, Sr. (assoc) 1986-1989; Douglas W. Vernon Jan. 1, 1988-1991; W. Steven Boom (assoc) 1989-1991; Thomas E. Hart 1991-1995; Philip Burks (assoc) 1991-1993; Hilda L. Harris (assoc) 1993-1995; Phylemon D. Titus 1995- Dec 31, 2002; Sharon G. Niefert (assoc.) 1995-1998; Lester Mangum Jan 1, 2003-
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Detroit: Scott Memorial [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Donald A. Scavella 1969-1977; George E. Rice 1977-1980; Quincy D. Copper July 1980-1987; Anthony J. Shipley 1987-Mar. 1, 1992; Samuel V. White, III (assoc) 1987- 1990; Charles Knight (assoc) 1990-1991; Marquis D. Lyles (assoc) 1991-1994; An- drew A. Allie May 1, 1992-2001; Joyce E. Wallace 2001-2005; Anthony R. Hood 2005- Detroit: Second Grace [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Alvin Burton 1958-1971; Henry E. Johnson 1971-1974; Chester Trice, Sr. 1974-1980; George E. Rice 1980-1984; Carroll Felton 1984-1986; Anthony Cutting 1986-1993; Emmanuel F. Bailey 1993-1999; Charles S. G. Boayue, Jr. 1999- ; Murphy Ehlers (deacon) Oct 1, 2011- Detroit: Trinity-Faith [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Sam S. Tatem (R) 1989-1990; Samuel V. White III 1990-1995; Robert G.Williams 1995-Jan 1, 1998; Hydrian Elliott Jan 16, 1998-Apr 30, 2000; Lamarr V. Gibson Jun 1, 2000-2001; Emmanuel F. Bailey 2001-Aug 31, 2006; Janet J. Brown 2007- Detroit: West Outer Drive [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Paul F. Bailey October 1, 1969-1970; William H. Fraser Dec, 1970-1971; Roy C. Forsyth 1971-1977; Horace G. Murry 1977-1979; Keith B. Colby 1979-1982; Otto F. Hood 1982-1987; Mary F. Neil 1987-1988; Meredith Moshauer 1988-1990; M. Lester McCabe 1990-1993; Clifford Rice 1993-2002; Deanna Sailor (assoc) Jan 1, 1999- 2000; Phylemon D. Titus 2002-Dec 31, 2002; Lester Mangum Jan 1, 2003-2005; Sharon G. Scott 2005-2007;Albert Rush Oct 8, 2007-2012; Dexter [Ann Arbor] [email protected] William J. Rosemurgy 1965-1971; James L. Hynes 1971-1979; John E. Harnish 1979- 1990; Leland E. Penzien 1990-Jan. 17, 1993; Eric S. Hammar (interim Jan.-Jun); Jacqueline E. Holdsworth (assoc) 1991-Aug 31, 1992; William R. Donahue Jr. Jun. 1, 1993-2003; Anna Marie Austin (assoc) 1993-1996; G. Fred Finzer (assoc) 1996- 2000; Matthew J. Hook 2003- Dixboro [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Robert C. Strobridge 1968-1970; Dwayne Summers 1970-1974; Haldon D. Ferris 1974-1985; Charles R. Marble 1985-1992; James D. Cochran 1992-1998; John C. Ferris 1998-2006; John G. Park 2006-2011; Catherine M. Freeman (deacon) 2008- ; Tonya M. Arneson 2011- Dryden [Blue Water] [email protected] Paul Doherty 1966-1970; Lois Glenn 1970-1974; Dale L. Vroman 1974-1977; Bufford C. Coe 1977-1983; Margaret H. Rodgers-West 1983-1988; Zina Braden Bennett, Jr. 1988-1990; James R. Rupert 1990-Sep 30, 1995; Dennis Madill Nov 16, 1995-Sep 8, 1998; Clifford Schroeder III Feb 1, 1999-Dec 31, 2000; Frederick O. Timm Jan 1, 2001-2003; Carol S. Walborn 2003-Sep 15, 2008; Patricia A. Hoppenworth Oct 1, 2008- Duffield [Crossroads] GainesUMC.org Donald D. McLellan 1967-1970; Gary L. Sanderson 1970-1979; Paul I. Greer 1979- 1981; Meredith T. Moshauer 1981-1988; James R. Allen 1988-1992; Myra Lee Sparks 1992-1995; David L. Fleming 1995-1999; Harlan E. Sorensen 1999-Nov 14, 2004; John D. Bailey 2005-2010; David A. Wichert 2010- Dundee [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Richard L. Beemer 1968-1975; Joseph J. Bistayi 1975-1978; William M. Smith 1978- 1992; Linda J. Donelson 1992-1997; Sherry L. Parker 1997-Jul 31, 2002; Kathleen A. Groff Sep 1, 2002-2008; Douglas K. Olsen 2008-
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Durand [Crossroads] [email protected] Donald D. McLellan 1967-1970; Gary L. Sanderson 1970-1979; Ronald W. Tallman 1979-1981; R. Edward McCracken 1981-Dec. 1989; Thomas C. Anderson Jan. 1, 1990-1995; William P. McBride 1995-2002; Wayne N. Thomas 2002-2010; Beverly L. Marr 2010- Eastpointe: Immanuel [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Arthur E. Smith 1960-1970; John N. Howell 1970-1972; Archie H. Donigan 1972- 1980; William D. Rickard 1980-1988; R. LaVere Webster 1988-1991; David Gladstone 1991-1997; Harold E. Weemhoff 1997-Dec 31, 1999; Demphna Krikorian 2000-2003; Christopher D. Cowdin (assoc) 2001-2003; Adam W. Bissell 2003-2007; Sang C. Park 2007-Sep 1, 2008; Lynn Marie Hasley Oct 1, 2008-Jan 9, 2012; Albert Rush 2012- Edenville [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] William Cozadd 1965-1980; Cleon Abbott 1980-1985; Donald Crumm 1985-1992; Harold J. Slater 1992-2002; Patrick R. Poag 2002- Elba [Crossroads] [email protected] Emmett E. Coons 1969-1974; James M. Thompson 1974-1980; David R. McKinstry 1980-1988; Georg F. W. Gerritsen 1988-1996; Wayne E. Samson 1996-1998; James E. Paige, Jr. 1998-Oct 1, 2003; James B. Montney 2004- Elkton [Blue Water] [email protected] Thomas J. Wood 1965-1970; O. William Cooper 1970-1974; Albert E. Hartoog 1974- 1978; Joel W. Hurley 1978-1983; Ronald L. Iris 1983-1985; James P. Kummer 1985- 1989; James P. James 1989-1992; Sang Yoon Chun 1992-1996; W. Peter Crawford 1996-2006; David C. Collins 2006-Apr 15, 2009; John W. Ball Apr 15, 2009-2009; Craig A. Pillow 2009- Engadine [Marquette] [email protected] Vernon D. Wyllys 1969-1975; James Lumsden 1975-1976; Audrey M. Dunlap 1976- 1985; Ramona Cowling 1985-1987; Phillip D. Voss 1987-1991; Bo L. Lange 1991- 1997; Ronald O. Piette 1997-2000; Max D. Weeks 2000-2003; Saundra J. Clark 2003- Erie [Ann Arbor] James L. Hynes 1968-1971; James A. Wagoner 1971-1972; John D. Roach 1972- 1976; Norman R. Beckwith 1976-1981; Larry J. Werbil 1981-1985; David L. Baize 1985-1986; David E. Ray 1986-1991; Kenneth C. Reeves 1991-1995; Patricia A. Green 1995-1999; Dana R. Strall 1999-2011; Megan J. Walther 2011- Escanaba: Central [Marquette] [email protected] Joseph Ablett 1969-1971; Clem Parr 1971-1980; James Hilliard 1980-1985; Ralph Barteld 1985-1991; Daniel M. Young 1991-1995; Philip M. Seymour Sep 1, 1996- 1997; Bo L. Lange 1997-2003; Scott A. Harmon 2003- Escanaba: First [Marquette] [email protected] David M. Liscomb 1969-1973; Walter David 1973-1978; Jack Lancaster 1978-1980; Michael L. Peterlin 1980-2001; Eileen Kuehnl (assoc) 1995-1997; Philip B. Lynch (assoc) 1997-May 15,2000 ; Irene R. Peterlin (assoc) 1997-Dec 31,1999; Mary G. Laub 2001-2010; Margaret H. Host 2010- Essexville: St. Luke’s [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Glenn Atchinson 1966-1972; Alan DeGraw 1972-1975; Robert Hastings 1975-1980; Warren Pettis 1980-1987; Philip A. Rice 1987-1997; Duane M. Harris 1997-2005; Juanita J. Ferguson 2005-2009; Eric A. Stone 2009-
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Ewen [Marquette] [email protected] Zina B. Bennett 1965-1970; James R. Hilliard 1970-1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971- 1975; Roger Gedcke 1972-1979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975- 1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelburg 1979-1981; Robert Thorton 1981-1983; Deane Wyllys 1983-1987; Charles H. West 1987-1993; Margaret H. West 1987-1993; Earleen VanConant 1993-1997; Clarence VanConant 1993-1997; Timothy C. Dibble 1997-2000; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2000-Jun 15, 2002; Theodore A. Trudgeon 2003- Fairgrove [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] David L. Saucier 1965-1972; Donald P. Haskell 1972-1978; John G. Park 1978-1981; C. William Bollinger 1981-1984; Otto Flachsmann 1984-1992; David G. Mulder 1992- 1996; Kevin Harbin Jan 1, 1997-1999; Kevin C. Zaborney 1999-Aug 26, 1999; Fredric Heath May 1, 2000-Sep 30, 2001; David A. Wichert 2002-2006; Daniel Gonder 2006- Faithorn [Marquette] [email protected] William D. Schoonover 1967-1974; Emmett Coons 1974-1977; Mark Karls 1977- 1983; Ray D. Field 1983-1985; Carl R. Doersch 1985-1991; Nancy K. Frank 1991- Oct 31, 1994; Deborah R. Jones Feb 16, 1995-1996; David M. Wallis 1996-2006; James E. Britt Aug 16, 2006-2011; Irene R. White 2011- FaithWay [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Michael T. Sawicki 2009- Farmington: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Hugh C. White 1969-1972; B. Bryce Swiler (assoc) 1967-1971; John N. Howell 1972- 1978; R. Howard F. Snell (assoc) 1971-1977; Charles H. Beynon 1978-1983; Arthur L. Spafford 1983-1991; Edward L. Duncan 1991-1995; Wayne T. Large 1995-Jun 1, 2001; Sondra B. Willobee (assoc) 1999-2007; Jeffrey R. Maxwell 2001-2010; Carolyn S. Wik (deacon) 2000- ; Robert D. Brenner 2010- Farmington: Nardin Park [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] William D. Mercer 1963-1980; Meredith T. Moshauer (assoc) 1969- 1977; Robert C. Laphew (assoc) 1970-1972; James F. Thomas (assoc) 1972-1982; William E. Frayer (assoc) 1977-1982; William A. Ritter 1980-1993; Jeffry W. Dinner (assoc) 1982-Nov. 1983; David Strobe (assoc) 1984-1989; George Kilbourn (R. assoc) 1984-1992; David Penniman (assoc) 1989—1993; Karen D. Poole (assoc) 1993-1997; Richard A. Pea- cock 1993-1997; Benjamin Bohnsack 1997-2006; Kathleen Groff (assoc) 1997-Aug 31, 2002; Jane A. Berquist (deacon) 1997-2006; Mary Ann Shipley (assoc) Nov 1, 2002-2008; Dale M. Miller 2006- ; Susan M. Youmans (assoc) 2008-2012; Farmington: Orchard [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Eric S. Hammar 1967-1977; William M. Hughes (assoc) 1967-1972; James F. Thomas (assoc) 1972-1982; Robert L.S. Brown 1977-1985; Nancy A. Woycik (assoc) 1982- 1987; Paul F. Blomquist 1985-1996; James E. Greer II (assoc) 1987-1990; David Huseltine (assoc) 1990-1994; Eric A. Stone (assoc) 1994-Feb 1, 1998; Carol J. Johns 1996- ; Margo B. Dexter (deacon) 1998-Apr, 2012; Suzanne K. Goodwin (deacon) 2008- Fenton [Crossroads] [email protected] Eskil H. Fredrickson 1966-1972; G. Russell Nachtrieb 1972-1974; Theodore I. Hast- ings 1974-Nov. 1979; James L. Hynes Nov. 1979-1985; Keith Rasey (assoc) 1980- 1981; Ellis Fenton (assoc) Nov. 1988-1990(LTFT); David W. Truran 1986-Dec 6, 2006; Zack A. Clayton (assoc) 1990-1992; Margaret R. Garrigues-Cortelyou (assoc) 1992- Aug 31, 1994; Nancy A. Frank (assoc.) Nov 1, 1994-1996; Carol M. (Blair) Bouse (assoc) Oct 1, 1996-2001; David G. Mulder (assoc) 2001-2008; Matthew J. Packer (diaconal) 2000-2006; Edmond G. Taverine 2007-Apr 30, 2011; Jeremy T. Peters (assoc) 2008- ; William R. Donahue, Jr. 2011-
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Ferndale: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] William N. Mertz 1965-1969; Joseph T. Edwards 1969-1974; James M. Morgan (assoc) 1969-1970; Arthur L. Spafford 1974-1983; David Stiles (assoc) 1970-1974; James Rupert (assoc) 1974-Dec 1975; Douglas K. Olsen (assoc) 1976-1981; Terry W. Allen 1983-1989; George Spencer 1989-Feb 21, 1997; Patricia A. Meyers 1997- 1999; Dennis N. Paulson 1999-2008; Rony Veska 2008- Flat Rock: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Floyd P. Braun 1967-1970; Ronald D. Carter 1970-1979; Clyde E. Smith 1979-1981; John W. Hinkle 1981-1989; Gary R. Imms 1989-1991; Alan W. DeGraw 1991-1995; Evans C. Bentley 1995-2004; David E. Huseltine 2004-Jul 31, 2008; John K. Benissan Aug 1, 2008-2011; Dana R. Strall 2011- Flint: Asbury [Crossroads] [email protected] [6-20-11] Paul I. Greer 1969-1971; Albert C. Fennell 1971-1976; Eskil H. Fredrickson 1976- 1982; William D. Schoonover 1982-Feb. 16, 1990; Grant Wessel (associate) 1985- 1987; Leonard W. Gamber 1990-1996; Gary A. Allward 1996-2000; James R. Rupert 2000-Jul 31, 2006; Michael L. Quayle Aug 1, 2006-2007; S. Patrick Stybert 2007- 2010; Tommy McDoniel 2010- Flint: Bethel [Crossroads] [email protected] Donald E. Morris 1969-1973; Russell F. McReynolds 1973-1991; Alonzo E. Vincent 1991-2005; Tara R. Sutton 2005- Flint: Bristol [Crossroads] [email protected] Nelson D. Cushman 1969-1971; Fred W. Knecht 1971-1973; Robert T. Koch 1973- 1981; Gary Imms May, 1981-1982; Eugene K. Bacon 1982-1988; Hoon Hee Wong 1988-1991; Marjorie H. Munger 1991-1993; Randy J. Whitcomb 1993-Apr 30, 1996; S. Patrick Stybert Jun 16, 1996-2000; Elizabeth M. Gamboa 2000-2003; Olaf R. Lidums 2003-2007; Melvin L. Herman Oct 1, 2007- Flint: Calvary [Crossroads] [email protected] Dorraine S. Snogren 1968-1990; James P. Kummer (assoc) Apr. 15, 1989-Jan. 31, 1992; James E. Tuttle 1990-1999; Steven A. Miller 1999-2004; Ray T. McGee 2004- 2011; James E. Britt 2011- Flint: Charity [Crossroads] [email protected] Emmanuel F. Bailey 1988-1993; Julius A. McKanders 1993-1996; Philip Burks 1996- Dec 6, 1999; Russel Von Sutton Dec 16, 2000-2003; Hydrian Elliott 2003-2011; David Lieneke 2011- Flint: Court Street [Crossroads] [email protected] Robert P. Ward 1969-1972, Jack E. Price (assoc) 1966-1974; Andrew A. Michelson (assoc) 1968-1972; Kenneth R. Callis 1972-1977; H. Emery Hinkston (assoc) 1972- 1974; Douglas K. Mercer (assoc) 1974-1977; Kenneth A. Kohlmann (assoc) 1974- 1977; Ralph W. Janka 1977-1986; Donald E. Hall (assoc) 1977-1986; Theodore E. Doane 1986-1990; James D. Cochran (assoc) 1986-1988; Horace L. James (assoc) 1985-; David G. Mulder (assoc) 1988-1992; John E. Harnish 1990-1993; Paula M. Timm (assoc) 1992-Apr 15, 1994; Steven J. Buck 1993-2008; Weatherly A. Burkhead Verhelst (assoc) 1994-1998; Shirley A. Cormicle (assoc) 1999-Jan 1, 2003; Murphy S. Ehlers (deacon) Oct 1, 2000-Dec 1, 2002; Margie R. Crawford (assoc.) 2005-2008; Alicea Williams (deacon) 2007-Sep 30, 2008; Robert D. Wright 2008- ; Flint: Dimond [Crossroads] [email protected] Floyd W. Porter 1968-1969; Nelson Cushman 1969-1972; Fred W. Knecht 1972-1973; Robert T. Koch 1973-1980; Gary Imms May, 1981-1982; Eugene K. Bacon 1982- 1988; Hoon Hee Wong 1988-1991; Marjorie H. Munger 1991-1993; Randy J. Whit- comb 1993-Apr 30, 1996; S. Patrick Stybert Jun 16, 1996-2000; Elizabeth M. Gamboa 2000-2003; Olaf R. Lidums 2003-2006; Esther A. Irish 2006- 331 18 Church Pastoral Histories
Flint: Eastwood [Crossroads] [email protected] D. Clyde Carpenter 1968-1974; Lois E. Glenn 1974-1980; William R. Maynard 1980- 1986; Peter S. Harris 1986-1989; Arthur S. Zehr 1989-Jan 1, 1997; Mary E. Spencer Feb 1, 1997-Jan 1, 2009; Carl R. Cooke Jan 1, 2009- Flint: Faith [Crossroads] [email protected] Cecelia C. Learn 1956-1972; Richard G. Reese 1972-1978; Alfred C. Fennell 1978- 1980; William P. McBride 1980-1985; Emil E. Haering 1985-1990; Sylvester Miller III 1990-Jul 31, 2003; Russel Von Sutton 2003-Dec 31, 2006; Thomas E. Tarpley, Sr., Jan 1, 2007-2007; Courtney D. Williams 2007-2009; Monique Turner 2010- Flint: Hope [Crossroads] Gerald H. Fisher 1969-Mar. 1974; Howard B. Childs Mar. 1974-1980; M. Clement Parr 1980-1985; Margaret Rodgers West (assoc) 1982-1983; Frank A. Cozadd 1985- 1989; Ralph H. Pieper II 1989-1996; John G. Park 1996-2006’ John C. Ferris 2006- 2012; John H. Amick 2012- Flint: Lincoln Park [Crossroads] [email protected] W. Cardwell Prout 1966-76; Floyd W. Porter 1976-Sept. 1981; Dwayne L. Kelsey Oct. 15, 1981-1987; Paul L. Amstutz 1987-1998; Anthony J. Tomasino 1998-2002; Susan Bennett Stiles 2002-2005; Karen B. Williams 2005-2009; Maurice R. Horne 2009- Flushing [Crossroads] [email protected] Thomas F. Jackson 1968-1971; Jack E. Giguere 1971-1980; Grant A. Washburn (assoc) 1972-1975; Stephen K. Perrine (assoc) 1975-Oct. 1977; Eugene K. Bacon (assoc) 1978-1982; Maurice D. Sharai 1980-1989; Cherie R. Boeneman (assoc) 1982-1983; David L. Baize (assoc) 1983-1985; Kathryn S. Snedeker (assoc) 1985- 1988; Susan Jo Arnold Word (assoc) 1988-1991; Gary L. Sanderson 1989-1995; Nanette D. Myers (assoc) 1991-Jan 1, 1997; Adam W. Bissell (assoc) 1997-1998; Bruce M. Denton 1995-2004; Donald S. Weatherup (assoc) 2002-2006; Jeffrey L. Jaggers 2004- ; Matthew Packer (diaconal) 2008- Forester [Blue Water] [email protected] James B. Lumsden 1969-1973; J. Paul Pumphrey 1973-1977; Glenn R. Wegner 1977-1980; James P. Kummer Dec. 1980-1985; Kenneth C. Reeves 1985-1991; Glo- ria Haynes 1991-1996; Ellen Burns 1996-2000; Robert A. Srock 2000-2002; John H. Rapson 2002-2004; Clarence W. VanConant 2004-2007; Ellen O. Schippert 2007- Fostoria [Crossroads] [email protected] Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1969-1970; Ralph T. Barteld 1970-1979; Dale E. Brown 1979- 1984; Allen J. Lewis Inter.; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1984-1986; William J. Maynard 1986- 1992; Bonny J. Lancaster 1992-1997; Donald Fairchild Jan 1, 1998-2001; David P. Rahn 2001-2009; Peggy Garrigues-Cortelyou May 10, 2009-2010; Betty Kay Leitelt 2010- Fowlerville: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Ronald A. Brunger 1965-1971; Ralph A. Edwards 1971-1975; Emil E. Haering 1975- 1982; Paul L. Amstutz 1982-1987; Robert B. Secrist 1987-1991; J. Gordon Schleicher 1991-Aug. 14, 1992; Donald H. Francis Sep. 15, 1992-2000; S. Patrick Stybert 2000- 2007; Thomas E. Tarpley 2007- Frankenmuth [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Gordon E. Ackerman 1969-1983; G. Charles Ball 1983-1996; Douglas K. Mercer 1996-2000; Kenneth L. Christler 2000-2006; David A. Eardley 2006-
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Franklin: Community [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Frank B. Cowick 1967-1980; Roger M. Ireson (assoc) 1970-1975; Jack Stubbs (assoc) 1976-1980; Samuel F. Stout 1980-1988; J. Douglas Parker (R. assoc) 1985- ; William P. Sanders (assoc) 1987-1988; Richard C. Cheatham 1988-Aug 31, 1998; George F. Ward (assoc) 1988-1993; Bruce E. Petrick 1997-1998; Karl L. Zeigler Sep 1, 1998-Oct 31, 2000; Murphey Ehlers (diaconal) Nov 1, 1998-Sep 30, 2000; James E. Greer Nov 16, 2000- Fraser: Christ [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Eric G. Wehrli 1967-1993; Stephen E. Wenzel 1993-Jul 1, 1994; Melvin Leach Jan 1, 1995- Freeland [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Howard Montgomery 1967-1974; David Truran 1974-1979; Philip A. Rice 1979-1987; Dennis N. Paulson 1987-1989; Harold J. Slater 1989-1992; Paul B. Lim 1992-Mar 31, 1996; James L. Rule Jun 1, 1996-2012; Jaye Reisinger (deacon) 1999-; Lynda F. Frazier 2012- Gagetown [Blue Water] [email protected] Clifford M. DeVore 1968-1971; Paul D. Amstutz 1971-1976; Carl J. Litchifeld 1976- 1978; William P. Mc Bride 1978-1980; Myra L. Sparks 1980-1985; Zina B. Bennett 1985-1988; Mary F. Neil 1988-1991; Lisa M. McIlvenna 1991-1995; Carol M. Blair 1995-Sep 30, 1996; Alice Sheffield Dec 1, 1996-2001; John Heim 2001-2012; Cynthia M. Parsons 2012- Gaines [Crossroads] [email protected] John M. Miller 1969-1970; John D. Roach 1970-1972; Verne W. Blankenburg 1972- 1977; David S. Stiles 1977-1980; Mary Isaacs Frost 1980-Oct. 1982; Harry R. Weeks Oct. 1982-Feb. 15, 1986; Larry J. Werbil 1986-Aug. 15, 1989; Dorothy Rossman (In- terim part-time); Myra Lee Sparks Oct. 16, 1989-1995; David L. Fleming 1995-1999; Harlan E. Sorensen 1999-Nov 14, 2004; John D. Bailey 2005-2010; David A. Wichert 2010- Garden City: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Glen E. L. Kjellberg 1970-1977; Robert C. Grigereit 1977-1987; David A. Russell 1987-1990; Gary L. Damon 1990-Jul 31, 1997; Jerome K. Smith Sep 1, 1997-2006; Kenneth C. Bracken 2006-2009; Pamela Beedle-Gee 2009- Garfield [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Byron G. Hatch (w/Pinconning) 1969-1972; Richard A. Turner (w/Pinconning) 1971- 1981; Jeffrey R. Maxwell 1982-1984; Eldon C. Schram 1984-1996; Michael Luce 1996-2001; J. Gordon Schleicher 2001-2003; Jon W. Gougeon 2003-2010; James A. Payne 2010- Gaylord: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Raymond Roe 1968-1971; Dwayne Summers 1971-1978; John H. Bunce 1978-1983; Donna J. Lindberg 1983-1989; Warren D. Pettis 1989-1998; John E. Naile 1998- Genesee [Crossroads] [email protected] William H. Brady 1967-1970; John P. Hitchens 1970-1972; Ralph H. Pieper II 1972- 1975; Roger L. Colby 1975-1980; James P. Schwandt 1980-1987; David P. Rahn 1987-Nov. 1, 1987; Willard A. King Nov. 1, 1987-Aug 31, 1994; Lorrie E. Plate Sep 1, 1994-1998; Malcolm L. Greene 1998-2003; Bruce L. Nowacek 2003-2010; Karen B. Williams 2010-
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Geneva: Hope [Saginaw Bay] Ralph Edwards (w/Coleman: Faith) 1969-1971; T. H. Bennink (w/Coleman: Faith 1971-1976; James S. Ritchie (w/Coleman: Faith) 1976-1980; Roger L. Colby (w/Cole- man: Faith) 1980-1986; Stephen Cartwright (w/Coleman: Faith) 1986-1988; Joy E. Arthur (w/Coleman: Faith) 1988-1990; Michael Long (W Mich Conf) 1990-1992; Robert W. Moore 1992-1993; Zina B. Bennett Jr. 1993-1994; Rodney L. Wagner 1995- 1998; Gary I. Stevens 1998-2001; David E. Bourns 2001- Germfask [Marquette] [email protected] Vernon D. Wyllys 1969-1975; James Lumsden 1975-1976; Audrey Dunlap 1976- 1985; Ramona Cowling 1985-1987; John N. Grenfell III 1987-1992; Mary G. Laub 1992-1998; Tracy L. Brooks Aug 16, 1998-2003; Karen A. Mars 2003-2006; Paul J. Mallory 2006-2011; Meredith Rupe Oct 15, 2011-2012; Ian S. McDonald 2012- Gladstone: Memorial [Marquette] [email protected] William Verhelst 1968-1974; Wayne T. Large 1974-1981; Dale M. Miller 1981-1988; Douglas K. Mercer 1988-1990; Jeffry W. Dinner 1990-1994; Gary R. Shiplett 1994- 2000; Joanne R. Bartelt 2000-2006; Jacquelyn Roe 2006-2010; Elizabeth A. Hill 2010- Gladwin: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] John Cermak Sr. 1966-1972; Byron G. Hatch 1972-1976; Donald Bates 1976-1984; Harold Weemhoff 1984-1986; Joel W. Hurley 1986-1992; Deane B. Wyllys 1992-Sep 1, 2002; Jill Bair (diaconal) 1999-2001; Charles Marble Sep 15, 2002-Apr 30, 2003 (interm); Lynn F. Chappell May 1, 2003-2009; David P. Snyder 2009-2012; David D. Amstutz 2012- Glennie [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Donald Daws 1965-1971; James Gerzetich 1971-1974; Byron Coleman 1974-1979; Norman Horton 1979-1983; Priscilla Seward 1983-1985; Margaret A. Paige 1985- 1986; Margaret A. Paige (1/2 time) 1986-1991; James E. Paige Jr. (1/2 time) 1986- 1991; George H. Morse 1991-2000; Brenda K. Klacking 2000-2008; Donald Wojewski 2008-2012; Linda Jo Powers 2012- Goodrich [Crossroads] [email protected] Gary L. Sanderson 1966-1970; Donald O. Crumm 1970-Jan. 1981; Jerome K. Smith Jan. 1981-Jan. 15, 1986; John W. Elliott Mar. 1, 1986-Jun 30, 1994; Steven A. Gjer- stad Jul 1, 1994-Nov 15, 2000; Karl L. Zeigler Nov 16, 2000-2010; Jeremy P. Africa 2010- Gordonville [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] H. Emery Hinkston 1969-1972; Robert Moore 1972-1980; Robert Kersten 1980-1982; Paul Riegle 1982-1983; Joy A. Barrett 1983-1988; Charles Keyworth 1988-Aug 31, 1994; Janet Larner Sep 1, 1994-2002; Phillip D. Voss 2002-Apr 15, 2003; Tracy L. Brooks 2003-2005; Lynda F. Frazier 2005-Jun 20, 2011; Thomas W. Schomaker (in- term) Jun 21, 2010- Grand Blanc [Crossroads] [email protected] James A. Craig 1967-1971; Frank R. Leineke 1971-1977; John S. Jury 1977-1982; James F. Thomas 1982-Jan. 1, 1990; R. Edward McCracken Jan. 1, 1990-1998; Roger L. Colby 1998-2008; Christine E. Wyatt (diaconal) 1999-2002; G. Patrick Eng- land 2008- Grand Blanc: Phoenix [Crossroads] George W. Versteeg 1968-1971; Horace L. James 1971-1975; Louis E. Reyner 1975- 1978; Steven Gjerstad 1979-1983; Bonnie D. Byadiah 1983-1992; Colon R. Brown 1992-1997; Paula M. Timm 1997-2001; Bruce L. Billing 2001-2011; Gregory E. Rowe 2011-
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Grand Marais [Marquette] [email protected] Carl Shamblen 1966-1969; Vernon D. Wyllys 1969-1975; James Lumsden 1975- 1976; Audrey Dunlap 1976-1981; John N. Grenfell III 1987-1992; Mary G. Laub 1992- 1998; Tracy L. Brooks Aug 16, 1998-2003; Karen A. Mars 2003-2006; Paul J. Mallory 2006-2011; Meredith Rupe Oct 15, 2011-2012; Ian S. McDonald 2012- Grayling: Michelson Memorial [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Paul C. Frederick 1969-1976; George E. Spencer 1976-1982; Jeffery D. Regan 1982- 1989; Dennis N. Paulson 1989-1993; J. Douglas Paterson 1993-1998; Jeffery L. Jag- gers 1998-2004; Robert D. Schoenhals 2004-Feb 1, 2006; Ralph W. Janka (interm) Feb 18, 2006-2006; William A. Cargo 2006-2011; Patrick D. Robbins 2011- Greenland [Marquette] [email protected] Lloyd Christler 1968-1972; James Hillard 1970-1971; James Gerzetich 1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971-1975; Roger Gedcke 1972-1979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975-1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelburg 1976-1980; Brian Marshall 1980-1984; Donald J. Emmert 1984-Feb 15, 1990; William D. Schoonover Feb 16, 1990-1991; Mel D. Rose 1992-1994; Lance E. Ness Jul 1, 1994- Dec 31, 2000; Christine Bohnsack May 1, 2000-2004; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2004- 2010; Bruce R. Steinberg 2010- Grosse Pointe [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Perry A. Thomas 1966-1978; Robert P. Ward 1978-1982; Mary Frost (assoc) 1978- 1980; David Penniman (assoc) 1980-1984; Robert W. Boley 1982-1989; Jack Mannschreck (assoc) 1984-1992; Jack Giguere 1989-1999; David J. Leenhouts (assoc) 1992-1996; Mary Ann Shipley (assoc) 1996-Oct 31, 2002; Robert D. Wright 1999-2008; Pamela A. Beedle-Gee (assoc) 2003-2009; Judith A. May 2008- ; Daniel Hart (assoc) 2012- Gwinn [Marquette] [email protected] Konstantine Wipp 1969-1975; Bruce Pierce 1975-1977; Duane E. Miller 1977-1986; Paul Lim 1986-1987; Max Weeks 1987-1991; Ronald F. Iris 1991-1995; Jacquelyn Roe 1995-2006; Geraldine G. Hamlen 2006- Hale: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Arthur R. Parkin 1963-1972; Henry W. Powell 1972-1973; Willis E. Braun 1973-1979; Theodore I. Hastings 1979-1985; Willard A. King 1985-1987; William Donahue Jr. 1988-1993; G. Patrick England 1993-2008; David Stewart 2008- Halsey [Crossroads] [email protected] Dudley C. Mosure 1969-1977; Susan Bennett Stiles 1977-1980; David P. Rahn 1980- 1987; Martha H. Cargo 1987-1992; Chong Youb Won 1992-1995; Robin G. Gilshire 1995-Jul 31, 2000; David E. Ray Aug 1, 2000-2006; Harold V. Phillips 2006- Hancock: First [Marquette] [email protected] Nelson Cushman 1967-1968; George A. Luciani 1968-1980; Charles R. Jacobs 1980- 1984; Thomas G. Badley 1984-1988; Fredrick P. Cooley 1988-1995; Eugene K. Bacon Jul 1, 1995-2006; James R. Rupert Jul 16, 2006-2009; AmyLee Terhune 2009- Harbor Beach [Blue Water] [email protected] Carl Shamblen 1968-1970; Thomas C. Badley 1970-1973; William M. Smith 1974- 1978; Brent L. Webster 1978-1983; Wayne A. Hawley 1983-1991; Kris S. Kappler 1991-1997; Victoria M. Webster 1997-1999; Clarence W. VanConant 1999-2004; Paula M. Timm 2004-2011; Donna J. Cartwright Oct 1, 2011-2012; Mark E. Ryan 2012-
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Hardy [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Douglas R. Trebilcock 1967-1969; W. Harold Pailthorpe 1969-1970; William J. Rose- murgy 1970-1973; Benjamin Bohnsack 1973-1980; James M. Thompson 1980-1983; Dale E. Brown 1984-1989; Hayden K. Carruth Jr. 1989-Feb. 14, 1992; James E. Mc- Callum Mar. 1, 1992-1994; Sherry Parker (assoc—Hardy/Hartland) 1994-1995; Ronda L. (Beebe) Hawkins 1995-Jun 1, 2000; Barbra Franks 2000-2005; Joyce E. Wallace 2005- Harper Woods: Redeemer [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Ralph Edwards 1967-1969; Jack Lancaster 1969-1976; Charles Jacobs 1976-1980; Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1980-1988; Ronald Corl 1988-1999; James P. Schwandt 1999- Feb 15, 2008; Marshall G. Dunlap 2008-2011; Thomas Taylor 2011- Harrisville [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Carl J. Litchfield 1969-1971; G. MacDonald Jones 1971-1972; Luren J. Strait 1972- 1978; Bruce M. Denton 1978-1983; William L. Stone 1983-1990; Edward C. Seward 1990-Dec 31, 2004; William P Sanders (interm) Aug 31, 2004-Dec 31, 2004; William Omansiek Jan 1, 2005-2005; Travis DeWitt Sep 1, 2005-2007; Tracy Brooks 2007- 2012; Lynda Jo Powers 2012- Hartland [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Charles Kitchenmaster 1966-Jan. 1972; Ted P. Townsend (interim) Feb. 1972-Jun. 1972; Ronald L. Figgins Iris 1972-1975; Horace L. James 1975-1979; John R. Crotser 1979-1983; Mark E. Spaw 1983- (as Hardy/Hartland 1994-95) 1999; Gerald S. Hunter 1999-Sep 17, 2000; Gerald R. Parker (interim) Oct 1, 2000-Jan 31, 2001; David R. Strobe Feb 1, 2001-Feb 1, 2006; Thomas Hart (interm) Mar 1, 2006-Jun 30, 2006; G. Fred Finzer 2006-2012; Paul Gruenberg 2012- Hayes [Blue Water] [email protected] Donald W. Brown 1965-1970; Louis E. Reyner 1970-1975; Richard Andrus 1975- 1979; Frederick P. Cooley 1979-1984; Randy A. Chemberlin 1984-1986; Alger T. Lewis 1986-1992; S. Douglas Leffler 1992-1994; Norman R. Beckwith 1994-1998; Barbra Franks 1998-2000; Alan W. DeGraw 2000-2003; Douglas E. Mater 2003-2010; Bruce L. Nowacek 2010- Hazel Park: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Bryn Evans 1961-1970; Sam Yearby 1970-1975; Reginald Cattell 1975-Feb. 1979; Donna Lindberg 1979-Apr.1983; Robert C. Hastings 1983-1987; Paul Lim 1987-1992; David Ray 1992-1994; Jill H. Zundel 1994-1999; James R. McCallum 1999-Apr 30, 2002; Mary Ellen Chapman May 1, 2002-2010; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2010- Hemlock [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] A. Theodore Halsted 1965-1970; John C. Huhtala 1970-1975; Terry W. Allen 1976- 1978; Tom Brown 1978-1984; Steven A. Gjerstad 1984-Jun 30, 1994; Arthur V. Norris Jul 1, 1994-2001; Karen L. Knight 2001-Jan 1, 2002; Nicholas W. Scroggins 2002- 2009; Jerry F. Densmore 2009- Henderson [Crossroads] [email protected] Monroe J. Frederick 1968-1972; T. K. Foo Sep 18, 1972-1976; Wayne A. Rhodes 1976-1978; James B. Lumsden 1978-1982; David S. Stiles 1982-1984; James P. James 1984-1989; J. Robert Anderson 1989-1993; Nicholas W. Scroggins 1993- 1998; Paul B. Lim 1998-2000; Billie Lou Gillespie 2000-Oct 14, 2006; Calvin H. Whee- lock Nov 1, 2006- Heritage [Blue Water] [email protected] Michael K. Norton 1990-1994; Jeffery L. Jaggers 1994-1998; Mary G. Laub 1998- 2001; David L. Fleming 2001-2003; David O. Pratt 2003-
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Hermansville [Marquette] [email protected] Calvin Rice 1967-1974; James Paige 1974-1975; John Henry 1975-1981; John Hamilton 1981-1986; David Leenhouts 1986-1992; W. Peter Bartlett 1992-1996; Ken- neth C. Dunstone 1996-Dec 15, 1999; Jean M. Larson Jan 1, 2000-Nov 15, 2001; James A. Fegan Dec 1, 2001-May 31, 2002; Cherrie A. Sporleder Jun 16, 2002-2004; James M. Mathews 2004- Highland [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Russell L. Smith 1967-1974; H. Emery Hinkston 1974-1983; Gilson M. Miller 1983- 1992; David E. Church 1992-1995; James P. Kummer 1995- Hillman [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Howard E. Shaffer 1964-1971; Philip A. Rice 1971-1975; Robert Kersten 1975-1978; Harold F. Blakely 1978-1981; James R. Rupert 1981-1984; R. Wayne Hutson 1984- 1990; Paula Timm 1990-1992; Jack E. Johnston 1992-Nov 1, 2005; George Morse (interm) Nov 1, 2005-Jun 30, 2006; Karen A. Mars 2006-2008; Donald R. Derby 2008- Holly: Calvary [Crossroads] [email protected] Robert F. Davis 1968-1973; R. LaVere Webster 1973-1976; Michael Grajcar, Jr. 1976- 1982; Harley L. Siders 1982-1990; Jeffrey R. Maxwell 1990-2001; Mary Jean Love 2001-2008; Faith E. Green-Timmons 2008- Hope [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] William Cozadd 1965-1980; Cleon Abbott 1980-1985; Donald Crumm 1985-1992; Harold J. Slater 1992-2002; Patrick R. Poag 2002- Houghton: Grace [Marquette] [email protected] Carter W. Preston 1968-1972; James H. McLaurin 1972-1978; Alan R. George 1978- 1987; Ronald K. Fulton 1987-1988; David R. Strobe 1988-1995; Thomas C. Anderson 1995-2009; David J. Goudie Aug 1, 2009- Houghton Lake [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Troy Lemmons 1966-1971; James R. Hilliard 1971-1980; Russell L. Smith 1980-1986; Roger L. Colby 1986-1992; Charles R. Marble 1992-2000; Calvin D. Long 2000-2009; Thomas C. Anderson Aug 1, 2009- Howarth [Blue Water] [email protected] Elmer J. Snyder 1967-1972; Georg Gerritsen 1972-1978; Dwayne Lee Kelsey 1978- 1981; Bruce L. Billing 1982-1993; David K. Koski 1993-1998; Sylvia A. Bouvier 1998- 2006; Stephen Fraser-Soots 2006-2009; Thomas M. Sayers 2009- Howell: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Allan G. Gray 1962-1973; Lewis C. Sutton 1973-1985; Gary L. Damon 1986-1990; Margaret R. Garrigues-Cortelyou (assoc) 1990-1992; David A. Russell 1990-1997; Charles R. Jacobs 1997-2010; Diane Griffin (deacon) Jan 1, 2006- ; George H. Lewis 2010- Hudson: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Roland F. Liesman 1965-1973; Robert B. Secrist 1973-1980; James G. Simmons 1980-1984; Ralph C. Pratt 1984-1985; Myra L. Sparks 1985-Oct. 14, 1989; Francis F. Anderson Nov. 1, 1989-1991; Melanie L. Carey 1991-1993; Martha C. Ball Jul. 16, 1993-Jan 15, 1996; Benjamin B. Ball (assoc) Jul. 16, 1993-Jan 15, 1996; Mark G. Johnston Feb 1, 1996-2008; Raymond D. Wightman 2008-2010; Fredrick D. Neu- mann 2010-
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Hulbert: Taquamenon [Marquette] [email protected] Wayne T. Large 1967-1970; Vernon D. Wyllys 1970-1975; James Lumsden 1975- 1976; Audrey N. Dunlap 1976-1979; David J. Hill 1979-1980; David K. Campbell 1980-1981; J. Douglas Paterson 1981-1982; James W. Robinson 1982-1983; Julaine A. Hays 1983-1984; Ramona E. Cowling 1984-1985; Melinda R. Cree 1985-1986; Ray S. Peterson 1986-1989; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1989-1991; Audrey M. Dunlap 1991- 1993; Donald Bates 1993-Sep 30, 1996; Barbra Franks Oct 1, 1996-1998; Donald L. Bates 1998-2001; Virginia B. Bell 2001-Oct 30, 2005; Sandra J. Kolder Dec 4, 2005- 2011; Lowell Peterson 2011- Ida [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Paul R. Crabtree 1951-1969; Ferris S. Woodruff 1969-1973; Henry W. Powell 1973- 1977; Robert E. Burkey 1977-1982; Jack Edward Fulcher 1982-1984; J. Robert An- derson 1984-1989; John M. Mehl Jr. 1989-2001; Wayne A. Hawley 2001-2007; Sang Yoon Chun 2007- Imlay City [Blue Water] [email protected] Harvard J. Warren 1969-1972; H. Reginald Cattell 1972-1975; Lawrence C. Brooks 1975-1980; Donald J. Daws 1980-1989; James A. Govatos 1989-1998; Colin P. Stover 1998-2002; Rodney L. Sanderson-Smith (assoc.) 2000-Mar 31, 2002; Jimmy S. Barnett (assoc) 2001-2002; Pamela K. Barnett (assoc) 2001-2002; Kevin J. Harbin 2002-2011; Dianna L. Rees 2011- Iron Mountain: First [Marquette] [email protected] Richard Reese 1967-1971; Monroe Fredrick 1971-1976; John Moore 1976-1980; James Hall 1980-1983; Paul Doering 1983-1984; James Mathews 1984-1989; Dou- glas J. McMunn 1989-Dec 31, 1995; William R. Seitz Jan 1, 1996-Feb 1, 2004; David P. Snyder Feb 15, 2004-2009; Margaret A.W. Paige 2009-2012; Walter P. Riechle 2012- Iron Mountain: Trinity [Marquette] [email protected] Tom Brown II 1968-1973; David M. Liscomb 1973-1982; John F. Greer 1982-1986; John C. Stubbs 1986-1991; Arthur V. Norris 1991-Jun 30, 1994; James A. McLaurin Jul 1, 1994-1998; Scott A. Harmon (assoc) 1996-1998; Meredith Rupe 1998-2006; Philip B. Lynch (assoc) Oct 1, 2000-2003; Deborah S. Thomas 2006-2011; Paul J. Mallory 2011- Iron River: Wesley [Marquette] [email protected] Merle Nichols 1969-1973; James B. Lumsden 1973-1975; Bruce Denton 1975-1978; Charles L. Tooman 1978-1980; Glenn Wegner 1980-1984; Gregg Mayberry 1984- 1990; James A. Rencontre 1990-1993; Mary L. Mallory 1993-Jan 31, 2001; James A. Fegan 2001-2004; Margery H. Host Sep 16, 2004-2006; Mark Ryan 2006-2009; Roberta Willson 2009- Ironwood: Wesley [Marquette] [email protected] Thomas H. Beaven 1966-1970; Lillian G. Richards 1970; David A. Russell 1971-1977; Troy Lemmons 1977-1980; Gary A. Allward 1980-1987; Thomas H. Zimmerman 1987- 1991; Carl R. Doersch 1991-1995; Pamela S. Kail 1995-1998; Allen F. Schweitzer 1998-Sep 30, 1999; Cherrie A. Sporleder Feb 1, Jun 30, 2000; Jean B. Rencontre 2000-2008; Rosemary R. DeHut 2008- Ishpeming: Salisbury [Marquette] [email protected] Konstantine Wipp 1969-1974; R. Bruce Pierce 1974-1977; Duane Miller 1977-1983; Charles L. Tooman 1983-1987; David P. Snyder 1987-1990; Paul Weisel 1990-1991; Terry J. Kordish 1991-Nov 19, 2001; Donald E. Bedwell 2002-2004; Gary I Stevens 2004-Dec 31, 2004; Terri L Branstrom Jan 1, 2005-2010; Margaret West 2012-
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Ishpeming: Wesley [Marquette] [email protected] Stanley A. Bailey 1967-1976; Paul C. Frederick 1976-1980; Robert Kersten (assoc) 1978-1980; George A. Luciani 1980-1993; Donna J. Lindberg 1993-1997; Lawrence C. Brooks 1997-1999; Bruce C. Hatch 1999-2001; Paul G. Donelson Oct 1, 2001- 2006; Scott P. Lindenberg 2006- Jeddo [Blue Water] [email protected] William J. Burgess 1968-1973; Mark K. Smith 1973-1976; Daniel R. Fenton 1976- 1978; Harold J. Slater 1978-1980; James E.& Peggy Paige 1980-1985; Georg F.W. Gerritsen 1985-1988; Donald H. Francis 1988-1992; Emerson W. Arntz 1992-2002; Robert A. Srock 2002-Dec 1, 2003; Catherine W. J. Hiner 2004-2009; Micheal P. Kelly 2009-2012; Donald L. Wojewski 2012- Juddville [Crossroads] [email protected] Paul L. Amstutz 1964-1971; Clifford J. Furness 1971-1976; Donald W. Brown 1976- 1978; Linda Susan Garment 1978-1980; Verne W. Blankenburg 1980-1983; Robert J. Henning 1983-Jul. 1990; Mary Thoburn Tame Oct. 16, 1990-Aug 31, 1997; James M. Downing Sep 1, 1997-Aug 16, 1999; Olaf Lidums Nov 16, 2000-2003; David L. Fleming 2003-2011; Janet M. Engler 2011- Kilmanagh [Blue Water] [email protected] Harold F. Blakely 1957-1978; William R. Maynard 1978-1980; Donald McLellan 1980- 1982; Robert L. Kersten 1982-1986; Jeffrey R. Maxwell 1986-1990; George H. Lewis 1990-1993; Nancy Goings 1993-Dec 31, 1995; Ronald O. Pietta Jan 1, 1996-1997 Clarence VanConant 1997-1999; Alger T. Lewis 1999-Mar 1, 2011; Duane G. Thon 2011- Kingston [Blue Water] [email protected] Verne W. Blankenburg 1968-1972; Robert Bryce 1972-1973; Joel W. Hurley 1973- 1978; Gilson M. Miller 1978-1983; Lawrance D. Higgins 1983-1984; C. Wm Bollinger 1984-1989; Lynn F. Chappell 1989-1996; Kwang Min Lee 1996-1997; Margaret Pettit Passenger 1997-2001; Terry D. Butters 2001-2005; Richard B. Brown 2005-2010; Debra K. Brown 2010- L’Anse [Marquette] [email protected] William Kelsey 1968-1970; Lillian Richards 1971; Howard E Shaffer 1971-1981; John R. Henry 1981-1986; Gregory Rowe 1986-1990; James M. Mathews 1990-1993; David P. Snyder 1993-Oct 1, 2003; John R. Henry 2004-2011; Stephen E. Rhoades 2011- Laingsburg [Crossroads] [email protected] Dale Ferris 1969-1972; Brian D. Kundinger 1972-1977; David K. Koski 1977-1982; L. Michael Pearson 1982-1986; Harold E. Weemhoff 1986-1990; Robert J. Easlick 1990-1993; J. Robert Anderson 1993-1999; Gerald M. Sever Jr., 1999-2006; Elbert P. Dulworth 2006-2012; Brian West 2012- Lake Fenton [Crossroads] [email protected] Dwight E. Reibling 1968-1970; Donald C. Turbin 1970-1973; David G. Knapp Dec. 1973-1976; Clifford J. Furness 1976-Sep 30, 1998; Gloria Haynes Oct 1, 1998-2002; Emerson W. Arntz 2002-2009; Pamela S. Kail 2009-2012; Jeremy Peters 2012- Lake Linden [Marquette] [email protected] J. Howard Wallis 1967-1968; Robert Barry 1969-1970; Lillian Richards; 1970; John Moore 1970-1976; Martin Caudill 1976-1979; Jay Six 1979-1981; William Wright 1981-1985; W. Peter Bartlett 1985-1987; Pamela J. Scott; Jack E. Johnston 1989- 1992; Mary L. Rose 1992-1994; Christine F. Bohnsack 1994-Feb 29, 2000; Robert A. White Mar 16, 2000- ; Richard B. Brown (assoc) Mar 16, 2000-2003;
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Lake Orion [Blue Water] [email protected] Robert Hudgins 1962-1971; Edward L. Duncan 1971-1982; W. Harold Pailthorp (assoc) 1973-1984; Mary Margaret Eckhardt (assoc) 1978-1983, 1985-1990; Richard A Peacock 1982-1993; Bruce E. Petrick (assoc) 1990-1993; Robert Davis 1993-1997; Wilson Andrew Hart (assoc) 1993-Apr 30, 1996; Randy J. Whitcomb (assoc) May 1, 1996-Feb 15, 2001; Thomas P. Macaulay 1997-2004; Carol M. Blair Bouse (assoc) 2001-2002; Marjorie H. Munger (assoc) 2002- ; Bruce M. Denton 2004-2012; Lawrence A. Wik 2012- Lakeville [Blue Water] [email protected] Charles F. Robbins 1964-1974; Elmer J. Snyder 1974-1976; Jeffery D. Regan 1976- 1979; James W. Burgess 1979-1980; Dana R. Strall 1980-1985; Sylvia A. Bouvier 1985-1987; Emerson W. Arntz 1987-1992; Mary Margaret Eckhardt 1992-2002; Gloria Haynes 2002-2005; Thomas K. Spencer 2005-Dec 1, 2006; Donald H. Francis (in- term) Dec 1, 2006-Dec 31, 2006; Mark J. Garavaglia Jan 1, 2007-Apr 10, 2011; William C. Schumann 2011- Lamb [Blue Water] [email protected] Max Weeks 1965-1971; Duane E. Miller 1972-1977; Paul W. Reigle 1977-1982; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1982-1984; Martin Caudill 1984- 1987; Oct. Donald L. Bates 1987- 1991; Douglas M. Choate 1992-1993; Catherine W. Hiner 1993-1999; David L. Flem- ing 1999-2001; Janet M. Engler 2001-2004; Donald L. Wojewski Nov 1, 2004-Dec 31, 2004; James E. Huff, Jr. Jan 1, 2005- Lambertville [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Leonard C. Ritzler 1966-1972; Harry Gintzer (assoc) 1971-1972; A. Edward Perkins 1972-1974; Dean A. Klump 1974-1981; James R. McCallum 1981-1983; Jeffry W. Dinner 1983-1990; David D. Amstutz 1990-1997; Thomas H. Zimmerman 1997- ; Douglas E. Ralston (assoc) 2004-Mar 28, 2007; King W. Hanna (interim-assoc) May 1, 2007-Jul 31, 2007; James O. Bowen (assoc) Aug 1, 2007-2008; Aaron B. Kesson (assoc) 2008- Lapeer: Trinity [Blue Water] [email protected] Arthur B. Howard 1968-1973; Norman R. Beckwith (assoc) 1970-1972; Floyd W. Porter (assoc) 1972-1976; Garfield H. Kellermann 1973-1976; James R. Timmons 1976-1994; David J. Hill (assoc) 1976-1979; Gordon B. Boyd (assoc) 1979-1981; Allen J. Lewis (assoc) 1979-1981; Donald E. Washburn (assoc) 1981-1984; David C. Dupree (assoc) 1984-1987; Michael O. Pringle (assoc) 1987-1991; W. Steven Boom (assoc) 1991-Nov 1, 1994; Terry A. Euper 1994-2003; Daniel J. Bowman (assoc) Jan 1, 1995-Aug 31, 1998; Chong Youb Won (assoc) Sep 1, 1998-2002; Colin P. Stover (assoc) 2002-May 31, 2005; Ralph H. Pieper, II 2003-2012; Gloria Haynes (assoc. ) 2005-2009; Grant R. Lobb 2012- LaPorte [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Karl Patow 1969-1971; Richard Mansfield 1971; John Eversole 1971-1973; Max Weeks 1973-1977; Leon Smith 1977-1979; Leonard Gamber 1979-1982; Kenneth Reeves 1982-1985; Edwin M. Collver 1985-1992; Gordon B. Boyd 1993-Aug 31, 1994; Barbra Franks Sep 1, 1994-Sep 30, 1996; Timothy Hastings Dec 1, 1996-Dec 15, 2003; Elin A. Peckham Dec 16, 2003-Jun 30, 2007; Bonita Davis Sep 16, 2007- 2008; L. Cecille Adams Aug 1, 2008-
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LaSalle: Zion [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Tony Johnson 1968-1969; Paul W. Hoffmaster 1969-1972; John G. Park 1972-1975; Donald J. Daws 1975-1980; Stephen E. Wenzel 1980-1982; Robert Worgess 1982- 1984; Grant R. Lobb 1984-1988; Craig A. Smith Aug. 1, 1988-Aug. 16, 1990; Daniel J. Bowman Sep. 16, 1990-Dec 31, 1994; Ray T. McGee Jan 1, 1995-Aug 15, 2000; Judy Link Fuller Sep 1, 2000-Oct 31, 2000; Douglas E. Ralston Nov 1, 2000-Mar 28, 2007; King W. Hanna (interim) May 1, 2007-Jul 31, 2007; James O. Bowen Aug 1, 2007-2009; Janet L. Luchs 2009-2011; Joel Walther 2011- Laurium [Marquette] [email protected] J. Howard Wallis 1967-1968; Alan DeGraw 1967-1972; James Tuttle 1972-1975; Harold Slater 1975-1978; Wayne Hutson 1978-1983; Dennis N. Paulson 1983-1987; Pamela J. Scott 1987-1989; Jack E. Johnston 1989-1992; Mary L. Rose 1992-1994; Christine F. Bohnsack 1994-Feb 29, 2000; Robert A. White Mar 16, 2000- ; Richard B. Brown (assoc) Mar 16, 2000-2003; Lennon [Crossroads] [email protected] Herbert W. Thompson 1969-1978; Ralph C. Pratt 1978-1979; Paul I. Greer 1979- 1981; Meredith T. Moshauer 1981-1988; James R. Allen 1988-1992; S. Patrick Stybert 1992-1996; Paul L. Amstutz 1998-2007; Ron Keller 2007-Nov, 2007; Kathy M. Phillips Dec 1, 2007- Leonard [Blue Water] Elmer J. Snyder 1974-1976; Jeffery D. Regan 1976-1979; James W. Burgess 1979- 1980; Dana R. Strall 1980-1985; Sylvia A. Bouvier 1985-1987; Emerson W. Arntz 1987-1992; Rothwell W. Mc Vety 1992-1996; Harry Brakeman 1996-1997; Ralph Barteld 1997-2002; Ruthmary King (assoc) 1998-2001; Harold C. Nelson (assoc) 2001-Jan 1, 2003; Harold C. Nelson 2003-Apr 1, 2006; Carol S. Walborn Apr 1, 2006- 2008; Patricia Hoppenworth 2008- Lexington [Blue Water] [email protected] Kenneth L. Harris 1969-1977; John D. Lover 1977-1982; Max D. Weeks Jan. 1983- 1987; Donna J. Osterhout 1987-1991; Richard F. Kriesch 1991-1997; Jean R. Snyder 1997-2000; Linda Jo Powers 2000-2002; Betty Montei Blair 2002-Jan 30, 2009; Tim- othy R. Ziegler 2009- Lincoln [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Carl J. Litchfield 1969-1971; G. MacDonald Jones 1971-1972; Luren J. Strait 1972- 1978; Bruce M. Denton 1978-1983; William L. Stone 1983-1990; Edward C. Seward 1990-Dec 31, 2004; William P. Sanders (interm); Travis DeWitt Sep 1, 2005-2007; Tracy Brooks 2007-2012; Lynda Jo Powers 2012- Lincoln Community [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Bernard Hearl 1964-1977; C. William Bollinger 1977-1979; Howard M. Montgomery 1979-1983; Tom G. Burdette 1983-1985; David C. Collins 1985-1991; Donna J. Os- terhout 1991-1996; Walter B. Fenton 1996-2003; Beverly L. Marr 2003-2010; Mary Ellen Chapman 2010- Lincoln Park: Dix [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] William E. Frayer 1969-1977; C. Frank Davenport 1977-1979; Harry R. Weeks 1979- 1983; James Weiss 1983-1989; Peter S. Harris 1989-1996; James P. James 1996- 2005; John H. Schneider, Jr., 2005-2012; Robert D. Schoenhals 2012- Lincoln Park: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] James D. Weiss 1969-1975; Theodore A. Halsted 1975-1980; Howard R. Higgins 1980-Nov. 1980; Elizabeth D. K. Isaacs Nov. 1980-1983; Sam E. Yearby 1983-1984; Thomas P. Macaulay 1984-1990; Troy Douthit 1990-1992; Roy A. Syme 1992-2002; Chong Youb Won 2002-2005; Mary T. Tame 2005-
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Linden [Crossroads] [email protected] W. Thomas Schomaker 1969-Dec. 1975; James G. Simmons 1976-1980; Dale B. Ward 1980-1981; John M. Mehl, Jr. 1981-1989; Linda J. Donelson 1989-1990; Carter Gar- rigues-Cortelyou 1990-Aug 31, 1994; Shirley A. Cormicle Sep 1, 1994-1998; David R. Strobe 1998-Jan 31, 2001; Janet M. Stybert 2001-2004; Margaret A. Kivisto 2004- Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Harry Gintzer 1966-1969; Roger A. Parker 1969-1970; Thomas E. Hart 1970-1975; Jerome K. Smith 1975-1981; Meredith T. Moshauer 1981-Dec. 31, 1981; William R. Donahue Jr. Jan. 14, 1982-Dec. 31, 1987; Richard W. Sheppard Jan. 15, 1988-Dec. 31, 1989; Paul F. Bailey Jan. 1, 1990-1991; Margery A. Schleicher 1991-1995; Myra L. Sparks 1995-Aug 31, 1997; Darrel L. Rice Jan 1, 1998-2003; Malcolm L. Greene 2003-Aug 31, 2004; Steven A Gjerstad Sep 1, 2004-2006; Judith M. Darling 2006- 2009; Alan DeGraw (interim) 2009-Dec 31, 2009; Robert A. Miller Jan 1, 2010- Livonia: Clarenceville [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Elsie A. Johns 1941-1973; Gerald H. Fisher 1973-1985; James E. Tuttle Jan. 15 1985- 1990; Lawrence E. VanSlambrook 1990-Feb. 2, 1992; M. Lester McCabe (assoc) 1990-1992; James P. Kummer Feb. 2, 1992-1995; M. Jean Love 1995-2001; James E. Britt 2001-Aug 14, 2006; Elizabeth A. Librande Aug 15, 2007-2010; Donald L. Sper- ling 2010- Livonia: Newburg [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] William A. Ritter 1969-1980; Benjamin Bohnsack (assoc) 1970-1973; Donna J. Lind- berg (assoc) 1973-March 1974; Duane E. Snyder 1974-1976; John Ferris (assoc) 1976-Apr. 1979; Jack E. Giguere 1980-1984; Roy G. Forsyth (assoc) 1981-1991; Ed- ward C. Coley 1984-1988; David Church 1988-1992; David E. Ray (assoc) 1991- 1993; Gilson M. Miller 1992-1997; Melanie L. Carey (assoc) 1993-2000; Thomas G Badley 1997-2002; Barbara E. Welbaum (assoc) 2000-2006; Terry W. Allen 2002- Sep 1, 2005; Marsha M. Woolley 2006- ; Paul Perez (deacon) 2008- Livonia: St. Matthews [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Paul T. Hart 1968-1971; Jerome K. Smith (assoc) 1971-1975; William D. Rickard 1971-1980; David T. Strong 1980-1990; Kearney Kirby (R. assoc) 1989-1992; G. Charles Sonquist 1990-Aug 31, 2002; Mary Margaret Eckhardt Sep 1, 2002-2010; George E. Covintree 2010- London [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Gary R. Imms 1969-1976; John J. Landon 1976-Mar. 1978; James B. Lumsden Mar. 1978-Dec. 1978; D. Byron Coleman Dec. 1978-1982; Mildred M. Hiner 1982-1984; Donald C. Schark 1984-1986; David W. Purdue 1986-1991; William Michael Clemmer (interim Jun-Aug. 1991); Diana K. Goudie Sep. 1, 1991- Aug 31, 1994; William Michael Clemmer Sep 1, 1994-Feb 16, 2003; Richard E. Burstall 2003-2007; Edward L. Tam 2007-Oct 31, 2007; Ruth A. McCully Nov 1, 2007-Nov 15, 2009; Courtney D. Williams Nov 16, 2009- Lulu [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Ferris S. Woodruff 1967-1973; Harry Gintzer 1973-1974; Keith Rasey 1974-1976; William Michael Clemmer 1976-1980; J. Robert Anderson 1980-1984; Raymond J. Townsend 1984-1988; Patricia A. VanWormer 1988-1991; Doris Crocker 1991-1998; Ruth McCully 1998-2003; Judith M. Darling Sep 16, 2003-2006; Bonnie M. Frey 2006- Mackinaw City: Church of the Straits [Marquette] [email protected] Raymond C. Provost (Presb.) 1965-1984; Douglas W. Vernon 1984-1988; William J. McGuinness (Presb) 1988-Apr 30, 1996; Wilson “Drew” Andrew Hart May 1, 1996- 2001; C. Jack Richardson (Presb) 2001-2002; Maria Rutland Price (Presb) 2002- 2006; David M. Wallis 2006-
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Macon [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Thomas G. Badley 1968-1970; Robert E. Burkey 1970-1973; John W. Vance 1973- 1975; Albert F. Raloff 1975-1979; Martha H. Cargo 1979-1982; Robert C. Strobridge 1982-1983; Robin G. Gilshire 1983-1990; Gregory E. Rowe 1990-1993; Ramona E. Cowling 1993-Aug 31, 1997; C. Michael Madison Sep 1, 1997-1999; Bonnie J. Lan- caster 1999-2001; Alan J. Hanson 2001-2002; Dale E. Brown 2002-2007; Lance E. Ness 2007- Madison Heights: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Ross N. Nicholson 1967-1972; Robert H. Bough 1972-1975; Kenneth A. Kohlmann 1981-Sept. 1985; Ronald K. Corl 1975-1988; Eugene K. Bacon 1988-1995; Faye McKinstry Jul 1, 1995-1999; Patricia A. Green 1999-2008; Thomas L. Taylor 2008- Feb 15, 2011; Juanita J. Ferguson 2011-Sep 30, 2011; G. Charles Sonquist Oct 17, 2011-2012; Rhonda Osterman 2012- Madison Heights: Korean First Central [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Mu-Young Kim Nov. 1 1984-1992; Jae H. Lee 1992-Jan 31, 2004; Chul-Goo Lee Mar 1, 2004- Manchester [Ann Arbor] [email protected] O. William Cooper Jr. 1965-1970; Walter R. Damberg 1970-1977; Maurice D. Sharai Jr. 1977-1980; David A. Spieler 1980-1981; Thomas E. Hart 1981-1984; Hayden K. Carruth Jr. 1984-1989; Peggy Ainslie 1989-Oct. 31, 1991; Marsha M. Woolley Nov. 1, 1991-1994; Thomas Davenport 1994-Dec 1, 1998; Frank Leineke (interim) Jan 1, 1999-Jun 30, 1999; A. Faye McKinstry 1999-2005; Lawrence A. Wik 2005-2012; Tersa Zimmerman (deacon) Jan 1, 2012- ; Aaron B. Kesson 2012- Manchester: Sharon [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Charles R. Fox 1967-1969; O. William Cooper Jr. 1969-1970; John C. Huhtala (assoc) 1969-1970; Michael L. Peterlin 1970-1976; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1976-1980; Ronald L. Figgins Iris 1980-1983; Evans C. Bentley 1983-1987; Vernon D. Jones (DSA) Jan- Jun 1988; Erik J. Alsgaard 1988-Sep. 30, 1991; Margaret A. Paige Nov 15, 1991- 1998; Carter L. Garrigues-Cortelyou 1998-2007; Peter S. Harris 2007- Manistique: First [Marquette] [email protected] Theodore E. Doane 1968-1972; Marvin McCallum 1972-1975; Audrey Dunlap 1975- 1976; Michael Peterlin 1976-1980; Max D. Weeks 1980-1983; Timothy Hastings 1983-1986; Stuart L. Proctor 1986-1991; Raymond D. Wightman 1991-1997; Donna J. Lindberg 1997-2004; Donald E. Bedwell 2004- Mapleton [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Karl Patow 1969-1971; Richard Mansfield 1971; John Eversole 1971-1973; Max Weeks 1973-1977; Leon Smith 1977-1979; Leonard Gamber 1979-1982; Kenneth Reeves 1982-1985; Edwin M. Collver 1985-1992; Gordon B. Boyd 1993-Aug 31, 1994; Barbra Franks Sep 1, 1994-Sep 30, 1996; Timothy Hastings Dec 1, 1996-2004; Michael P. Kelley 2004-2007; Leonard Clevenger 2007-2010; L. Cecile Adams 2010- Marine City [Blue Water] [email protected] J. Bruce Brown 1965-1971; Phillip D. Miles 1971-1975; John W. Kershaw 1975-1979; J. Douglas Parker 1979-1982; Robert E. Burkey 1982-1985; Robert D. Wright 1985- 1988; Deane B. Wyllys 1988-1992; Kenneth A. Kohlmann 1992-1996; Donna J. Os- terhout 1996-Mar 31, 2002; Patricia A. Hoppenworth Apr 1, 2002-2008; Dennis E. Irish 2008-2011; Chong Youb Won 2011-2012; Matthew Osborne 2012- Marlette: First [Blue Water] [email protected] Rex M. Dixon 1966-1970; A. Theodore Halsted 1970-1975; Theodore H. Bennink 1975-1979; John R. Allan 1979-Aug 31, 1998; Daniel J. Bowman Sep 1, 1998-
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Marquette: First [Marquette] [email protected] Ralph Janka 1967-1971; Robert D. Dobson (assoc) 1968-1973; Samuel F. Stout 1971-1975; Gilson M. Miller (assoc) 1973-1975; Webley Simpkins 1975-1980; John C. Huhtala (assoc) 1976-1980; Lawrence C. Brooks (assoc) 1980-1982; Benjamin Bohnsack 1980-1988; Steven J. Buck 1988-1993; Stanley A. Bailey, Jr. (assoc) 1989- ; Gordon S. Nusz 1993-2000; Stephen E. Rhoades 2000-2004; Elbert P Dulworth 2004-2006; Steven E. McCoy 2006- Marquette: Grace [Marquette] [email protected] George E. Spencer 1967-1972; King W. Hanna 1972-1982; James R. Balfour, II 1982- 1986; J. Douglas Paterson 1986-1993; Charles H. West 1993-2009; Nicholas W. Scroggins 2009-2010; Kim D. Spencer 2010- Marysville [Blue Water] [email protected] Howard F. Snell 1965-1971; Joseph H. Ablett 1971-1980; Webley J. Simpkins 1980- 1985; Cleon F. Abbott Jr. 1985-1991; Ralph T. Barteld 1991-1997; David D. Amstutz 1997-1999; James M. Thompson 1999-2006; Barbara E. Welbaum 2006- Mayville [Blue Water] [email protected] Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1968-1970; Ralph T. Barteld 1970-1979; Dale E. Brown 1979- 1984; Allen J. Lewis Inter.; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1984-1986; William J. Maynard 1986- 1992; Bonny J. Lancaster 1992-1999; John W. Ball 1999-2007; Dorothy J. Thon 2007-2011; Carole A. Brown 2011- McGregor [Blue Water] [email protected] James B. Lumsden 1969-1973; J. Paul Pumphrey 1973-1977; Glenn R. Wegner 1977-1980; James P. Kummer Dec. 1980-1985; Kenneth C. Reeves 1985-1991; Glo- ria Haynes 1991-1996; Malcolm L. Green 1996-1998; Jerry D. Griggs 1998- McMillan [Marquette] [email protected] Vernon D. Wyllys 1969-1975; James Lumsden 1975-1976; Audrey M. Dunlap 1976- 1985; Ramona Cowling 1985-1987; Phillip D. Voss 1987-1991; Bo L. Lange 1991- 1997; Ronald O. Piette 1997-1998; Tracy L. Brooks 1998-2003; Karen A. Mars 2003-2006; Paul J. Mallory 2006-2012; Ian S. McDonald 2012- Melvin [Blue Water] [email protected] Earl S. Geer 1969-1973; Martin Caudill 1973-1976; Willard A. King 1976-1980; J.D. Landis 1980-1986; David K. Stewart 1986-1990; Louise R. Ott 1990-1992; Michael F. Bossingham 1992-1994; Thomas K. Spencer 1994-1998; David C. Freeland (co- pastor) 1998-2002; Susan K. Freeland (co-pastor) 1998-Dec 31, 1999; Debra K. Brown 2002-2010; Christopher G.L. Titus 2010- Melvindale: New Hope [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Claire A. Clingerman Jan. 1, 1993-1995; Alice Sheffield 1995-Nov 30, 1996; Harold E Weemhoff Dec 1, 1996-1997; Philip M. Seymour 1997-2000; William Schuman 2000-2011; Paul Cook 2011- Memphis: First [Blue Water] [email protected] Max Weeks 1965-1971; Donald L. Lichtenfelt Inter.; Duane E. Miller March 1972-Nov. 1977; Paul W. Reigle 1977-1982; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1982-1984; Martin Caudill 1984- 1987; Donald L. Bates Oct. 1987-1991; Douglas M. Choate 1991-1993; Catherine W. Hiner 1993-1999; David L. Fleming 1999-2001; Janet M. Engler 2001-2004; Thomas G. Badley (interm Aug 1, 2004-Oct 31, 2004; Donald L. Wojewski Nov 1, 2004-Dec 31, 2004; James E. Huff, Jr. Jan 1, 2005- Menominee: First [Marquette] Everett D. Erickson 1964-1976; Robert D. Dobson 1976-1986; Donald C. Schark 1986-1991; John N. Grenfell III 1991-1994; William D. Schoonover 1994-1995; John N. Grenfell, III 1995-1998; Philip Tousley 1998-2011; Dale E. Brown 2011-
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Middlebury [Crossroads] [email protected] Dale Ferris 1969-1972; Brian D. Kundinger 1972-1977; David K. Koski 1977-1982; L. Michael Pearson 1982-1986; Harold E. Weemhoff 1986-1990; Robert J. Easlick 1990-1993; J. Robert Anderson 1993-1996; Nancy L. Bessemer Sep 1, 1996-1998; Weatherly A. Burkehead Verhelst 1998-2003; J. Gordon Schleicher 2003-2006; Carl R. Cooke Jan 1, 2007-Dec 31, 2008; Norman R. Beckwith, Jr., Jan 1, 2009-Apr 10, 2010; Don Wentz May 1, 2010- Midland: Aldersgate [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Harold W. Diehl 1965-1970; Zack A. Clayton 1970-1990; David A. Stout 1990-Oct 1, 2003; Douglas R. Trebilcock 2004-2006; Mark D. Miller 2006- Midland: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Wayne E. North 1965-1973; Webley Simpkins (assoc) 1966-1970; Herbert C. Brubaker (assoc) 1968-1971; S. H. Evans (assoc) 1968-1971; Wayne Large (assoc) 1970-1974; Ira A. Bush (assoc) 1971-1995; John W. Parrish (assoc) 1973-1985; Carl E. Price 1973-1998; P. Thomas Wachterhauser (assoc) 1974-1979; Jeffery D. Regan (assoc) 1979-1982; Arthur B. Howard (assoc) 1979-1985; Mary Isaacs Frost (assoc) 1982-1986; Dana Strall (assoc) 1985-1988; Robert Grigereit (assoc) 1987-1999; Duane M. Harris (assoc) 1988-1997; Kevin C. Zaborney (assoc) 1997-1999; Brent L. McCumons 1998-2011;Charles W. Keyworth (assoc) 1999- ; Susan M. Kingsley (assoc) Sep 1, 1999-2008; Steven E. McCoy (assoc) 1999-2006; Jeremy P. Africa (assoc.) 2006-2010; Pamela Buckholtz (deacon) 2006- ; Lisa McIlvenna (assoc) 2008- ;Catherine Christman (assoc.) 2010- ; John D. Landis 2011- Midland: Homer [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Dale Lantz 1967-1970; S. Joe Robertson 1970-1973; Robert Adams 1973-1975; Wal- ter Radcliffe (interim); Philip A. Rice 1975-1979; Henry Powell 1979-1982; Donald Goold & Arthur Howard (interim); Kenneth Christler 1983-1988; Paul Bailey 1988- 1990; James M. Thompson 1990-1996; Kenneth A. Kohlmann 1996-2001; Raymond A. Jacques 2001-2008; David G. Mulder 2008- Milan: Marble Memorial [Ann Arbor] [email protected] George Q. Woomer 1966-1969; Charles W. Cookingham 1969-1973; Clare M. Tosch 1973-1983; Diana K. Goudie (assoc) 1983-Aug. 31, 1991; Robert F. Goudie 1983- Aug 31, 1994; King W. Hanna Sep 1, 1994-2003; Kristine J. Sigal 2003-Oct 1, 2007; Thomas E. Hart (interm) Oct 1, 2007-2008; Patricia A. Green 2008- Milford [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Archie H. Donigan 1966-1972; Wayne W. Brookshear 1972-1983; James C. Braid 1983-1995; David R. Strobe 1995-Dec 1, 1997; Paul Blomquist (interim) Dec 1, 1997- Apr 30, 1998; Gregory M. Mayberry May 1, 1998-2011; Douglas J. McMunn 2011- ; Sherry Foster (deacon) 2008- Millersburg [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Charles R Fox (Onaway) 1969-1972; N. Ralph Guilliat (Millersburg) 1967-1972; G. Charles Ball 1972-1983; Roy A. Syme 1983-1989; Michael Grajcar Jr. 1989-1991; Richard A. Turner 1991-1995; John N. Hamilton 1995-Jun 15, 2001; W. Peter Bartlett 2001-2011; Joshua Blanchard 2011- Millington [Crossroads] [email protected] Richard A. Turner 1965-1971; Arthur V. Norris 1971-1976; Paul L. Amstutz 1976-1982; Keith B. Colby 1982-1985; Ronald Figgins Iris 1985-Aug. 31, 1991; Max D. Weeks Sept. 1, 1991-1994; Thomas F. Keef 1994-2001; Wilson Andrew Hart 2001-2006; W. Peter Crawford 2006-
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Minden City [Blue Water] [email protected] Alan W. Weeks 1964-1974; Harry M. Brakeman 1974-1977; James P. Schwandt 1977-1980; Basel W. Curtiss 1980-1983; Zina Braden Bennett 1983-1985; Richard J. Richmond 1985-1991; Max L. Gibbs 1991-1996; Ellen Burns Nov, 1996-2000; Robert A. Srock 2000-2002; John H. Rapson 2002-2010; Monique R. Carpenter 2010- Mio [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Robert Kersten 1969-1975; Grant Washburn 1975-1980; David Diamond 1980-1986; Lois Glenn 1986-1990; John J. Britt 1990-2005; Kenneth Tousley (interm) 2005-Sep 15, 2005; Marcel Lamb, Sep 16, 2005-2012; Tracy Brooks 2012- Mohawk-Ahmeek [Marquette] [email protected] Alan DeGraw 1967-1972; James Tuttle 1972-1975; Harold Slater 1975-1978; Wayne Hutson 1978-1983; Dennis N. Paulson 1983-1987; Robert J. Easlick 1987-1990; David P. Snyder 1990-1993; Nancy G. Sparks 1993-2000; Robert A. White 2000- ; Richard B. Brown (assoc) 2000-2003; Monroe: Calvary [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Otto F. Hood 1968-1974; J. Edward Fulcher 1974-1977; Gary A. Allward 1977-1980; Georg F. W. Gerritsen 1980-1985; William P. McBride 1985-1995; Paul G. Donalson 1995-1997; James E. Armbrust (co-pastor) 1997-1999; Judith A. Armbrust (co-pastor) 1997-1999; David J. Goudie 1999-2004; Janet M. Engler 2004-2006; William T. Kre- ichbaum 2006- Monroe: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Elwood J. Berkompas 1965-1972; George E. Spencer 1972-1975; Robert F. Goudie 1975-1983; Robert C. Watt 1983-1987; Warren D. Pettis 1987-1989; James D. Jacobs 1989-Aug 31, 1999; John H. Schneider, Jr. Sep 1, 1999-2005; Sang Yoon Chun 2005- 2007; Clarence W. VanConant 2007-2010; Phillip D. Voss 2010-2011; Bradford Lewis 2011- Monroe: Heritage (formerly East Raisinville Frenchtown) [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Paul R. Crabtree 1951-1969; Otto F. Hood 1969-1974; J. Edward Fulcher 1974-1977; Paul W. Crabtree 1977-1985; Daniel W. Harris 1985-1995; M. Lester McCabe 1988- 1990; Mary T. Tame 1990-Oct. 15, 1990; Robert L. S. Brown (interim); Calvin D. Long Apr. 1, 1991-1995; Carolyn Harris (co-pastor) 1995-1997; Daniel W. Harris (co-pastor) 1995-1997; Robert G. Richards 1997-2001; Kathy R. Charlefour 2001-Oc 31, 2005; Margaret A. Passenger Nov 1, 2005-2011; Katie Waggoner 2011- Monroe: St. Paul’s [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Raymond R. Lamb 1966-1969; M. Clement Parr (assoc) 1968-1971; William N. Mertz 1969-1978; Roy A. Syme (assoc) 1971-1973; E. Jack Lemon (assoc) 1973-1976; Wayne N. Thomas (assoc) 1976-1978; Hugh C. White 1978-1983; David Rahn (assoc) 1978-1980; Marvin H. McCallum 1983-1991; Karen D. Poole (assoc) 1986- 1988; Claire A. Clingerman (assoc) 1988-1990; Dean A. Klump 1991-1995; Jacque- line E. Holdsworth (co-pastor) 1995-2003; John W. Kershaw (co-pastor) 1995-2003; Jacqueline E. Holdsworth 2003-2004; Evans C. Bentley 2004- Montrose [Crossroads] [email protected] Dalton Bishop 1967-1973; Robert C. Watt 1973-Nov., 1980; Richard L. Beemer Jan., 1981-1993; Dennis N. Paulson 1993-Jan 16, 1997; David C. Collins 1997-2006; Wayne C. Ferrigan 2006-
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Morenci [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Emmett E. Coons 1966-1969; Cleon F. Abbott Jr. 1969-1973; Alan J. Hanson 1973- 1981; Richard W. Sheppard 1981-Jan 14, 1988; Evans C. Bentley Jan. 15, 1988- 1995; Karen A. (Welch) Mars 1995-Oct 31, 2000; Earl Eden (interim) Nov 1, 2000-Jun 15, 2001; Elmer A. Armijo Jun 16, 2001-2003; Dorothy J. Okray 2003-2007; Richard E. Burstall 2007-2010; Donna Galloway 2010- Morrice [Crossroads] [email protected] Richard Andrus 1969-1972; Terry A. Euper 1972-1976; James E. Paige, Jr. (co-pastor) 1976-1980; Margaret A. Paige (Co-Pastor) 1977-1980; Charles J. Bamberger 1980- 1990; Donald Woolum 1990-1993; John H. Schneider, Jr. 1993-1997; Penney Meints 1997-1998; Arthur R. Turner 1998-2004; Jeremy T. Peters 2004-2008; Jeremy P. Ben- ton 2008-2011; Patricia Elliott 2011- Mount Clemens: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Ronald Cornwell (assoc) 1963-1971; James R. Balfour 1969-1976; Robert Adams (assoc) 1971-1973; Mary E. Howard (assoc) 1973-1974; John W. Elliott (assoc) 1974- 1977; Stanley A. Bailey 1976-1986; Kenneth A. Kohlmann (assoc) 1977-1981; Thomas R. Kinney (assoc) 1981-1984; Frederick P. Cooley (assoc) 1984-1988; David M. Liscomb 1986-1992; Richard C. Andrus 1992-1999; William D. Rickard (assoc) 1991-1993; Patricia A. Meyers 1999-2006; G. Charles Sonquist (interim) 2006-2007; Carman J. Minarik (co-pastor) 2007 ; Donna J. Minarik (co-pastor) 2007- Mt. Bethel [Crossroads] Donald E. Hall 1969-1970; Dudley C. Mosure 1970-1977; Susan Bennett Stiles 1977- 1980; David Rahn 1980-1981; David Davenport 1981-Sept., 1986; Scott Harper 1986- 1988; Gerald E. Mumford 1988-1993; Donald Woolum 1993-Sep 30, 1996; Robert Watt Oct 1, 1996-2001; Karen B. Williams 2001-2005; Patricia A. Harton Feb 1, 2006- 2010; Pam Kail 2010-2012; Scott Clark 2012- Mt. Morris: First [Crossroads] [email protected] Ellis A. Hart 1968-1973; Charles C. Cookingham 1973-1976; Jack Lancaster 1976- Aug., 1978; Walter David Aug., 1978-1986; Donald E. Hall 1986-Aug., 1992; William R. Maynard Aug. 1992-1996; Robert E. Burkey 1996-2003; Elizabeth M. Gamboa 2003-2008; Alonzo Vincent 2008- Munising [Marquette] [email protected] Norman C. Kohns 1969-1973; Konstantin Wipp 1974-1978; Robert L. Porter 19778- 1980; William F. Bowers 1980-1983; Joel W. Hurley 1983-1986; Mary B. Willoughby 1986-1989; Ray S. Peterson 1989-1991; Gary R. Shiplett 1992-1994; James M. Downing 1994-Aug 31, 1997; Rosemarie O. Fahrion 1997-Dec 31, 2004; Gary I. Stevens Jan 1, 2005-Jan 1, 2009; Irene R. White Jan 1, 2009-2011; Sandra J. Kolder 2011- Negaunee: Mitchell [Marquette] [email protected] Albert F. Roloff 1965-1974; William D. Schoonover 1974-1982; King Wm. Hanna 1982-Aug 31, 1994; John Bunce Sep 1, 1994-1998; Scott A. Harmon 1998-2002; An- thony J. Tomasino 2002-2003; Eric D. Kieb 2003-2010; Douglas E. Mater 2010- Nelson [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] A. Theodore Halsted 1965-1970; John C. Huhtala 1970-1975; Terry W. Allen 1976- 1978; Tom Brown 1978-1984; Steven A. Gjerstad 1984-Jun 30, 1994; Arthur V. Norris Jul 1, 1994-2001; Karen L. Knight 2001-Jan 31, 2002; Nicholas W. Scroggins 2002- 2009; Jerry F. Densmore 2009-
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New Baltimore: Grace [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Robert C. Andrus 1979-1987; David D. Amstutz 1987-1990; James E. Greer II 1990- 1995; Donald J. Emmert 1995-May 31, 2000; Tonya M. Arneson Jun 1, 2000-2006; Jill Hardt Zundel 2006- New Beginnings [Blue Water] [email protected] [merger of Davis and Mount Vernon, Oct 22, 2009] Douglas J. Shephard 2009-Nov 30, 2011; Jacque Hodges Dec 1, 2011- New Haven Meade: Faith [Blue Water] Joan D. Roach 1965-1970; Forrest Pierce 1970-1972; Donald L. Linchtenfelt 1972- 1973; Ronald Leisman 1973; Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1973-1974; Mary Howard (Raw- son) 1974-1976; Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1976-1980; Thomas F. Keef 1980-1982; Mary F. Neil 1982-1984; John J. Rodgers 1984-1991; Marion A. Pohly Jan.1, 1992-1996; Arthur Stone Nov 16, 1996-Oct 31, 1998; Marion A. Pohly Nov 1, 1998-Apr 28, 2011; Dianna H. Van Marter 2011- New Hope [Blue Water] [email protected] John W. Simpson 1969-1973; Ronald F. Liesman 1973-1974; Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1974-1980; Thomas F. Keef 1980-1988; Kenneth A. Kohlmann 1988-1992; Robert E. Burkey 1992-1996; George R. Spencer Dec 1, 1996-2010; James E. Barnett (assoc) 2000-May 31, 2002; Stephen T. Euper 2010-Aug 9, 2010; Marvin H. McCallum (in- terim) Oct 1, 2010-2011; Dennis E. Irish 2011- New Hudson [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Robert A. Mitchinson 1966-2002; Gerald S. Hunter 2002- New Lothrop [Crossroads] [email protected] Paul L. Amstutz 1964-1971; Clifford J. Furness 1971-1976; Donald W. Brown 1976- 1978; Linda Susan Garment 1978-1980; Verne Blankenburg 1980-1983; Robert J. Henning 1983-Jul., 1990; Mary Thoburn Tame 1990-Aug 3, 1997; James M. Downing Sep 1, 1997-Aug 16, 1999; Olaf Lidums Nov 16, 2000-2003; David L. Fleming 2003- 2011; Janet M. Engler 2011- Newberry [Marquette] [email protected] Wayne T. Large 1967-1970; Robert N. Hicok 1970-1974; William E. Miles 1974-1975; Ralph A. Edwards 1975-1979; David J. Hill 1979-1981; June M. Westgate 1981-1986; James L. Rule 1986-1996; Wm. Peter Bartlett 1996-2001; Jane D. Logston 2001- 2003; Saundra J. Clark 2003- North Branch [Blue Water] [email protected] John D. Lover 1969-1977; Henry W. Powell 1977-1979; Roger F. Gedcke 1979-1997; C. Michael Madison 1997-Aug 31, 1997; Mary T. Tame Sep 1, 1997-1999; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1999-2006; Michael S. McCoy 2006-Mar 31, 2009; Ronald G. Hutchinson Apr 16, 2009- North Lake [Ann Arbor] [email protected] George T. Nevin 1964-1969; George Q. Woomer 1969 (interim); Frederick Atkinson Oct. 1, 1969-Feb. 4, 1971; Harry R. Weeks Mar. 1971-1973; John W. Todd 1973- 1974; David S. Stiles 1974-1977; John W. Elliott 1977-1982; David R. Strobe 1982- 1984; David C. Collins 1984-1985; Sondra B. Willobee 1985-1991; Wayne A. Hawley 1991-2001; Alice J. Sheffield 2001-2012; Anna Moon 2012- North Street [Blue Water] [email protected] Herbert Griffith 1963-1981; David D. Amstutz 1981-1987; David C. Dupree 1987- 1989; Kenneth B. Ray 1989-1992; Alger T. Lewis 1992-1999; Fredrick D. Neumann 1999-2002; William P. McBride 2002-
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Northville: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Guenther C. Branstner 1968-1983; Eric S. Hammar 1983-1991; Douglas W. Vernon 1991-2000; Arthur L. Spafford (assoc) Mar. 1, 1992-Aug 31, 1999; Thomas M. Beagan (assoc) 1992-2000; Cynthia A. Loomis-Abell 1999-2000; John E. Hice 2000-2008; Gordon W. Nusz (assoc) 2000-May 1, 2002; Jennifer L Bixby (assoc) 2000-2004; Lisa L. Cook (assoc) 2004-2009; Steven J. Buck 2008- Stephan A. D’Angelo (assoc) 2009-2012; Monica William (assoc) 2012- Norway: Grace [Marquette] [email protected] William D. Schoonover 1967-1974; Emmett Coons 1974-1977; Mark Karls 1977- 1983; Ray D. Field 1983-1985; Carl R. Doersch 1985-1991; Nancy K. Frank 1991- Oc 31, 1994; Deborah R. Jones Feb 16, 1995-1996; David M. Wallis 1996-2006; James E. Britt Aug 16, 2006-2011; Irene R. White 2011- Novi [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Albert E. Hartoog 1969-1970; Philip M. Seymour 1970-1975; Karl L. Zeigler 1975- 1979; Richard O. Griffith 1979-1984; Kearney Kirkby (assoc) 1982-1989; Charles R. Jacobs 1984-1997; Louise R. Ott 1997-2004; Jacqueline E. Holdsworth 2004-Mar 1, 2007; Alan W. DeGraw (interim) Mar 1, 2007-2007; June M. Smith 2007- Oak Grove [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Robert M. Stoppert 1967-1969; James S. Ritchie 1969-1975; Lawson D. Crane 1975- 1986; David A. Diamond 1986-1988; M. Jean Love 1988-1995; Alan W. DeGraw 1995-Jul 31, 2000; Robin G. Gilshire Aug 1, 2000-2001; June M. Westgate 2001- 2005; Chong Y. Won 2005-2011; Paula M. Timm 2011- Oak Park: Faith [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Burdette S. Clark 1968-1970; Dale B. Ward 1970-1977; G. William Dunston 1977- 1980; Robert W. Moore 1980-1983; Kenneth L. Whyte 1983-1991; Linda J. Slaughter 1991-1995; Thomas Taylor 1995-1998; Leon W. Herndon 1998-2004; Victoria McKenze 2004-2007; Bernardine Wormley-Daniels 2007-2009; Jonathan Combs Nov 7, 2009- Omard [Blue Water] [email protected] Basil W. Curtiss 1968-1971; Allen J. Lewis 1971-1979; Donald L. Casterline 1979- 1986; Milton E. Stahl 1987-1988; Earleen A. (Hamblen) Van Conant 1988-1993; Harold V. Phillips 1993-1996; Rothwell McVety 1996-1997; Patrick D. Robbins May 1, 1998-2001; Dianne H. VanMarter 2001-2005; Marvin H. McCallum (interm) 2005- 2007; Peggy A. Katzmark 2007- Omo: Zion [Blue Water] [email protected] Edgar M. Smith 1969-1970; Donald W. Brown 1970-1972; Elmer J. Snyder 1972- 1974; Ira L. Wood 1974-1975; Robert D. Schoenhals 1975-1983; Robert Thornton 1983-2000; Victor Studaker 2000-Dec 31, 2004; Donald L. Wojewski Jan 1, 2005- 2005; Susan K. Montenegro 2005-Oct 7, 2007; Donald R. Sperling Nov 1, 2007-2010; Marianne M. McMunn 2010-2011; Dianna H. Van Marter 2011- Onaway [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Charles R Fox (Onaway) 1969-1972; N. Ralph Guilliat (Millersburg) 1967-1972; G. Charles Ball 1972-1983; Roy A. Syme 1983-1989; Michael Grajcar Jr. 1989-1991; Richard A. Turner 1991-1995; John N. Hamilton 1995-Jun 15, 2001; W. Peter Bartlett 2001-2011; Joshua Blanchard 2011-
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Ontonagon [Marquette] [email protected] Lloyd Christler 1968-1972; James Hillard 1970-1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971-1975; Roger Gedcke 1972-1979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975-1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelburg 1976-1980; Brian Marshall 1980-1984; Don- ald J. Emmert 1984-Feb 1, 1990; William D. Schoonover Feb 16, 1990-1991; Mel D. Rose 1992-1994; Lance E. Ness Sep 1, 1994-Dec 31, 1999; Christine F. Bohnsack Mar 1, 2000-2004; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2004-2010; Bruce R. Steinberg 2010- Oregon [Crossroads] [email protected] Emmett E. Coons 1969-1974; James M. Thompson 1974-1980; David R. McKinstry 1980-1988; Georg F. W. Gerritsen 1988-1996; Wayne E. Samson 1996-1998; James E. Paige, Jr. 1998-Oct 1, 2003; Carole A. Brown Sep 1, 2004-Jul 31, 2006; Marybelle Haynes Aug 1, 2006- Ortonville [Crossroads] [email protected] Horace Murry 1969-1973; Alan R. George 1973-1978; Richard A. Peacock 1978-Jul., 1982; R. Stanley Sutton Aug., 1982-1984; Daniel M. Young 1984-1991; Gary R. Imms 1991-1993; Timothy S. Woycik 1993-1998; Frederick O. Timm 1998-2000; Suzanne B. Walls 2000-2005; Timothy C. Dibble 2005-2011; Jeremy Benton 2011- Oscoda [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] William Stone 1969-1976; James A. Smith 1976-1983; F. Richard MacCanon 1983- 1988; William A. Cargo 1988-2006; Briony E. Peters-Desotell 2006- Oscoda Indian Church [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] William Stone 1969-1976; James A. Smith 1976-1983; F. Richard MacCanon 1983- 1988; William A. Cargo 1988-2006; Briony E. Peters-Desotell 2006- Ossineke [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Kyle Ballard 1968-1970; John Miller 1970-1982; James Lumsden 1982-1988; Stephen Cartwright 1988-1990; Priscilla Seward 1990-1994; Fredrick D. Neumann Aug 1, 1994-1999; John D. Bailey 1999-2005; Stephen T. Euper 2005-2010; Jack E. Johnston 2010-2012; Micheal P. Kelley 2012- Otisville [Crossroads] [email protected] Beatrice Townsend 1969-1971; Basel W. Curtiss 1971-1976; Lawrence C. Whiting 1976-1977; Bruce L. Billing 1977-1982; Janice I. Martineau 1982-1985; G. Patrick England Sept. 1, 1985-1993; Gregory E. Rowe 1993-Feb 28, 1995; Billy J. McKown Mar 1, 1995-2005; James P. James 2005-2007; Carter Garrigues-Cortelyou 2007- 2010; Betty Kay Leitelt 2010- Owendale [Blue Water] [email protected] Clifford M. DeVore 1968-1971; Paul L. Amstutz 1971-1976; Carl J. Litchifeld 1976- 1978; William P. Mc Bride 1978-1980; Myra L. Sparks 1980-1985; Zina B. Bennett 1985-1988; Mary F. Neil 1988-1991; Lisa M. McIlvenna 1991-1995; Carol M. Blair 1995-Sep 30, 1996; Allice J. Sheffield Dec 1, 1996-2001; John Heim 2001-2012; Cyn- thia M. Parsons 2012- Owosso: Burton [Crossroads] [email protected] Horace N. Freeman 1969-1974; Homer VanBuren 1974-1983; Billy J. McKown 1983- 1989; M. Shirley Jones 1989-1991; Howard M. Jones (assoc) 1989-1991; William R. Seitz 1991-Jan 1, 1996; Jean M. Scroggins Jun 16, 1996-Dec 31, 1999; Lance E. Ness Jan 1, 2000-Jul 31, 2004; Michael S. McCoy Aug 1, 2004-2006; Carole A. Brown Aug 1, 2006-2011; Calvin H. Wheelock 2011-
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Owosso: Carland [Crossroads] [email protected] Horace N. Freeman 1969-1974; Homer VanBuren 1974-1983; Billy J. McKown 1983- 1989; M. Shirley Jones 1989-1991; Howard M. Jones (assoc) 1989-1991; William R. Seitz 1991-Jan 1, 1996; Jean M. Scroggins Jun 16, 1996-Dec 31, 2000; Lance E. Ness Jan 1, 2000-Jul 31, 2004; Michael S. McCoy Aug 1, 2004- 2006; Carole A. Brown Aug 1, 2006-2011; Calvin H. Wheelock 2011- Owosso: First [Crossroads] [email protected] Ivan O. Gonser 1968-1972; Arthur V. Norris (assoc) 1969-1971; David G. Knapp (assoc) 1971-Dec. 1973; Paul T. Hart Jan., 1972-1977; Thomas G. Butcher (assoc) Dec. 1975-1977; Norbert W. Smith 1977-1985; J. Michael Pearson (assoc) 1977- 1980; Susan Bennett Stiles (assoc) 1980-1982; Hayden K. Carruth (assoc) 1982- 1984; Peter S. Harris (assoc) 1984-1986; Carol J. Johns 1985-1996; John W. Simpson (assoc) 1986-1989; Grant R. Lobb 1996-2005; Eric D. Kieb (assoc) 2001- 2003; Duane M. Harris 2005-2009; Calvin D. Long 2009- Owosso: Trinity [Crossroads] [email protected] Clyde R. Moore 1968-1974; Alan W. Weeks 1974-1980; Ralph C. Pratt 1980-July 15, 1984; Gordon B. Boyd July 15, 1984-1987; Martin R. Caudill Oct. 15, 1987-1988; Mark D. Miller May 1, 1989-1998; Norman R. Beckwith, Sr. 1998-2008; Susan M. Kingsley 2008- Oxford [Blue Water] [email protected] Marvin H. Mc Callum 1966-1972; J. Edward Cherryholmes 1972-1973; Donald H. Hall 1973-1977; David A. Russell 1977-1985; Dwight W. Murphy 1985-1992; Jack L. Mannschreck 1992-2002; Joseph R. Baunoch 2002-2004; Kenneth B. Ray 2004- 2006; Douglas J. McMunn 2006-2011; Jean Snyder 2011-2012; Kevin L. Miles 2012- Painesdale: A. Paine [Marquette] [email protected] A. P. Young 1962-1970; John Moore 1970-1976; Martin Caudill 1976-1979; Jay Six 1979-1981; William Wright 1981-1985; W. Peter Bartlett 1985-1987; Nicholas W. Scroggins 1987-1990; Mary G. Laub 1990-1992; Christine F. Bohnsack 1992-1995; Lillian G. Richards 1995-; Paint Creek [Blue Water] [email protected] Elmer J. Snyder 1967-1972; Harold S. Morse 1972-1977; Paula Barker 1977-1979; Jeffery W. Dinner 1979-1982; Bruce L. Billing 1982-1993; David K. Koski 1993-1998; Sylvia A. Bouvier 1998-2006; Stephen Fraser-Soots 2006-2009; Thomas M. Sayers 2009- Paradise [Marquette] [email protected] Wayne T. Large 1968-1970; Robert N. Hicok 1970-1974; William E. Miles 1974-1975; Ralph A. Edwards 1975-1979; David J. Hill 1979-1980; David K. Campbell 1980-1981; Douglas Paterson 1981-1982; James W. Robinson 1982-1983; Julaine A. Hays 1983- 1984; Ramona E. Cowling 1984-1985; Melinda R. Cree 1985-1986; Ray S. Peterson 1986-1989; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1989-1991; Audrey M. Dunlap 1991-1993; Donald Bates 1993-Sep 30, 1996; Barbra Franks Oct 1, 1996-1998; Donald L. Bates 1998- 2001; Virginia B. Bell 2001-Oct 30, 2005; Sandra J. Kolder Dec 4, 2005-2011; Lowell Peterson 2011- Peck [Blue Water] [email protected] Leslie E. Collver 1968-1971; Wallace Zinnecker 1971-1973; Martin Caudill 1973-1976; Willard A. King 1976-1980; J. D. Landis 1980-1986; David K. Stewart 1986-1990; Louise R. Ott 1990-1992; Michael F. Bossingham 1992-1994; Thomas K. Spencer 1994-1998; David C. Freeland (co-pastor)1998-2000;Susan K. Freeland (co-pastor) 1998-2000; David C. Freeland 2000-2002; Dianne H. VanMarter 2002-2011; Peggy A. Katzmark 2011-
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Petersburg [Ann Arbor] Philip D. Miles 1967-1970; Donald L. Bates 1971-1976; Basil W. Curtiss 1976-1980; Howard L. Deardorff 1980-1981; William Michael Clemmer 1981-1984; Thomas C. Anderson 1984-Dec. 31, 1989; Max L. Gibbs Feb. 1, 1990-1991; June M. Westgate 1991-1996; John M. Mehl, Jr. 1996-Oct 1, 2008; King W. Hanna (interim) Oct 15, 2008-Jan 15, 2009; Robert Dister (interim) Jan 28, 2009-Mar 1, 2009; King W. Hanna Mar 1, 2009-Dec 31, 2009; Janet L. Luchs Jan 1, 2010-2011; Joel Walther 2011- Pickford [Marquette] [email protected] Ralph H. Pieper 1969-1975; Richard Beemer 1975-1981; Howard Shaffer 1981-1986; Lawson D. Crane 1986-1993; James M. Mathews 1993-1996; Lynn F. Chappell 1996- May 1, 2003; Paul Gruenberg 2003-2012; Larry D. Osweiler 2012- Pigeon: First [Blue Water] Meldon E. Crawford 1966-1970; Webley J. Simpkins 1970-1975; Martin G. Seitz 1975-1979; Ralph C. Pratt 1979-1980; Gordon Wayne Nusz 1980-1988; James P. Schwandt 1988-Aug 31, 1994; Willard A. King Sep 31, 1994-1998; Karen L. Knight 1998-2001; Margaret A. Passenger 2001-2005; John J. Britt 2005- Pigeon: Salem [Blue Water] [email protected] Raymond F. Roe 1968-1971; Sam H. Evans 1971-1975; Ralph H. Pieper II 1975-1983; Mark A. Karls 1983-1986; Timothy S. Hastings 1986-1990; Steven A. Miller 1990-Jan 31, 1995; Calvin Long Jun 1, 1995-2000; Gary A. Allward 2000-Nov 30, 2000; Michael T. Sawicki 2001-2009; Gloria Haynes 2009-2012; John K. Benissan 2012- Pinckney: Arise [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Douglas J. McMunn Jan 1, 1996-2006; Donald S. Weatherup 2006- Pinconning [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Byron G. Hatch (w/Garfield) 1969-1971; Richard Turner (w/Garfield) 1971-1981; Richard Turner 1981-1983; James M. Thompson 1983-1990; Donald Emmert Feb 16, 1990-1995; Gerald S. Hunter 1995-1999; Lawrence C., Brooks 1999-2002; Dorothy J. Thon 2002-2007; Charles Marble (interim) 2007-2008; Donald Mosher 2008-2010; John Tousciuk 2011- Pinnebog/Grindstone City [Blue Water] [email protected] Elizabeth D.K.Isaacs 1969-1970; Robert P. Garrett 1970-1989; Barbara E. Welbaum 1989-1992; Raymond A Jacques 1992-1997; Earleen VanConant 1997-Dec 31, 1999; Robert P. Garrett 2000-2002; David C. Freeland 2002- Pittsburg [Crossroads] [email protected] Lawrence C. Brooks 1969-1972; Terry A. Euper 1972-1976; James E. Paige, Jr. 1976- 1980; Margaret A. Paige (Co-Pastor) 1977-1980; Charles J. Bamberger 1980-1990; Donald Woolum 1990-1993; John H. Schneider, Jr. 1993-1997; Penney Meints 1997- 1998; Arthur R. Turner 1998-2004; Jeremy T. Peters 2004-2008; Jeremy P. Benton 2008-2011; Don Wentz 2011- Plymouth: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Ronald K. Corl (assoc) 1967-1971; Paul M. Cargo 1968-1975; Dean A. Klump (assoc) 1971-1974; Samuel F. Stout 1975-1980; Dale M. Miller (assoc) 1974-1976; Dwayne L. Kelsey (assoc) 1976-1978; Frederick C. Vosburg (assoc) 1976-1993; Frank W. Lyman Jr. (assoc) 1978-1981; John N. Grenfell Jr. 1980-1993; Thomas E. Sumwalt (assoc) 1980-1982; Stephen E. Wenzel (assoc) 1982-1985; Larry J. Werbil (assoc) 1985-1986; Douglas J. McMunn (assoc) 1986-Feb. 1990; David K. Stewart Sr. (assoc) 1990-1991; Kevin L. Miles (assoc) 1991-1995; Merton W. Seymour 1993-1995; Dean A. Klump 1995-2007; Tonya M. Arnesen (assoc.) 1995-May 31, 2000; Deborah S. Thomas (assoc) Jun 1, 2000-2004; Jeremy P. Africa (assoc.) Jun 1, 2005-2006; David Allen Wichert (assoc.) 2006-2010 ; John N. Grenfell, III 2007- ;Elizabeth A. Librande (assoc.) 2010- 352 Church Pastoral Histories 39
Pontiac: Grace & Peace Community [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Dudley Mosure 1967-1969; Donald Bates 1969-1970; John Kershaw 1970-1975; Thomas Badley 1975-1978; Donald McClennan 1978-1979; Martin Caudill 1979- 1984; James R. Rupert 1984-1987; Sylvia Bouvier 1987-1992; James Allen 1992- 1994; Barbara E. Welbaum 1994-1997; Kenneth L. Bracken 1997-2006; Bea Barbara Fraser-Soots 2006- Pontiac: St. John [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] C.R. Trice 1968-1974; Henry Johnson 1975-1980; Andrew Allie 1981- May 1991; Frederick Moore, Sr. 1992-2008; Johnnie L. Dyer (assoc) 2000-2004; Gary A. Williams 2008-2009; Andrew Allie 2009-2010; Karel Y. Noel 2010- Port Austin U.P.C. [Blue Water] [email protected] William Small 1967-1968; Robert P. Garrett 1968-1989; Barbara E. Welbaum 1989- 1992; Raymond A Jacques 1992-1997; Earleen VanConant 1997-Dec 31, 1999; Robert P. Garrett 2000-2002; David C. Freeland 2002- Port Hope [Blue Water] [email protected] Robert P. Garrett 1968-1970; Thomas G. Badley 1970-1973; William M. Smith 1974- 1978; Brent L. Webster 1978-1983; Wayne A. Hawley 1983-1991; Kris S. Kappler 1991- 1997; Victoria M. Webster 1997-1999; Clarence W. VanConant 1999-2004; Paula M. Timm 2004-2011; Mark E. Ryan 2012- Port Huron: First [Blue Water] [email protected] John N. Grenfell Jr. 1968-1974; William Schlitts (assoc) 1968-1972; Donna J. Lind- berg (assoc) 1972-1973; Harry R. Weeks (assoc) 1973-1975; O. William Cooper Jr. 1974-1979; James D. Jacobs (assoc) 1975-1977; Dana R. Strall (assoc) 1977-1980; Paul F. Blomquist 1979-1985; William G. Wager (assoc) 1980-1984; Jacqueline E. Holdsworth (assoc) 1981-1983; Robert D. Wright (assoc) 1983-1985; Richard D. Lobb 1985-1992; Trevor A. Herm (assoc) Jan. 1 1986-1989; Jeffery L. Jaggers (assoc) Jan 1 1990-1994; John C. Huhtala 1992-1996; Kevin C. Zaborney (assoc) 1994-1997; Ralph H. Pieper, II 1996-2003;Connie S. Porter (assoc) 1997-Nov 1, 1998; AmyLee Brun Terhune (assoc) 1999-2002; David G. Gladstone 2003-2012; Alicea L. Williams (deacon) Oct 1, 2007-Oct 25, 2011; William R. Wright 2012- Port Huron: Gratiot Park [Blue Water] [email protected] Harold J. Slater 1969-1970; Grant A. Washburn 1970-1973; Lloyd E. Christler 1973- 1978; John N. Howell 1978-1981; S. Joe Robertson 1981-1985; Robert E. Burkey 1985-1988; Donald R. Sperling 1988-1996; Georg F. W. Gerritsen 1996-Dec 31, 1999; Susan K. Freeland Jan 1, 2000-2001; Robert D. Chapman 2001- Port Huron: Washington Avenue [Blue Water] [email protected] Douglas K. Mercer 1968-1970; Richard C. North 1970-1972; Lloyd E. Christler 1972- 1978; John N. Howell 1978-1981; S. Joe Robertson 1981-1985; Robert E. Burkey 1985-1988; Donald R. Sperling 1988-1996; Georg F. W. Gerritsen 1996-Dec 31, 1999; Susan K. Freeland Montenegro Jan 1, 2000-Dec 1, 2003; Nickolas K. Genoff Jan 1, 2004-2009; Robert D. Chapman 2009- Port Sanilac [Blue Water] [email protected] James B. Lumsden 1969-1973; J. Paul Pumphrey 1973-1977; Glenn R. Wegner 1977-1980; James P. Kummer Dec. 1980-1985; Kenneth C. Reeves 1985-1991; Glo- ria Haynes 1991-1996; James M. Thompson 1996-1999; Catherine W. J. Hiner 1999- 2004; Clarence W. VanConant 2004-2007; Eric L. Johnson 2007-2012; Poseyville [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] H. Emery Hinkston 1969-1972; Robert Moore 1971-1980; Robert Kersten 1980-1982; Paul Riegle 1981-1983; John W. Elliott 1981-1986; Bruce C. Hatch 1986-1993; Karen L. Knight 1993-1998; Rony S. Hallstrom 1998-Feb 29, 2001; Michael W. Luce 2001- 2012; Rahim O. Shabazz 2012- 353 40 Church Pastoral Histories
Quinnesec: First [Marquette] [email protected] Richard Reese 1967-1971; Monroe Fredrick 1971-1976; John Moore 1976-1980; James Hall 1980-1983; Paul Doering 1983-1984; James Mathews 1984-1989; Dou- glas J. McMunn 1989-Dec 31, 1995; Scott A. Harmon 1996-1998; Pauline E. Rupe Aug 16,1998-2006; David P. Snyder Aug 1, 2006-2009; Margaret A.W. Paige 2009- 2012; Walter P. Riechle 2012- Redford: Aldersgate [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] William G. Wager 1966-1980; William W. Smith (assoc) 1968-1974; David K. Koski (assoc) 1974-1977; Thomas F. Keef (assoc.) 1977-1980; Archie H. Donigan 1980- 1985; Barbara J. Byers Lewis (assoc) 1981-1985; Randy J. Whitcomb (assoc) 1985- 1988; M. Clement Parr 1985-Aug 31, 1994; Troy Douthit (assoc) 1988-1990; Bufford Coe (assoc) 1990-1994; Diana Goudie (co-pastor) Sep 1, 1994-2003; Robert Goudie co-pastor Sep 1, 1994-2003; Diana Goudie 2003-2009; [merged with Redford: Red- ford, 2005]; Jeffrey S. Nelson 2009- Redford: New Beginnings [email protected] Gregory E. Rowe Jan 1, 2005-2006; Kenneth B. Ray 2006-2007; John H. Amick 2007- 2008; Ronald L.F. Iris 2008-Apr 1, 2009; John J. Pajak Apr 1, 2009- Reese [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Donald Pinner 1968-1970; Edgar M. Smith 1970-1976; Monroe J. Frederick 1976- 1988; Sang Chun 1988-1992; James P. James 1992-1996; Steven J. Woodford 1996- 2000; Raymond D. Wightman 2000-2003; Jean M. Larson 2003-Dec 31, 2007; Harold J. Slater 2008-Feb 28, 2010; Jon W. Gougeon Mar 1, 2010- Republic [Marquette] [email protected] Michael Peterlin 1969-1970; Ronald Lindner 1970-1972; Alden Thomas 1972-1974; Alan Larsen 1974-1978; James Mathews 1978-1984; Charles Keyworth 1984-1988; Robert Duggan 1988-1990; Nicholas W. Scroggins 1990-1993; Fred A. LaMere 1993- 1996; Terry J. Kordish 1996-2000; Gary I. Stevens 2000-2004; James A. Fegan 2004- 2009; Mark E. Ryan 2009-2012; Terri L. Branstrom 2012- Richfield [Crossroads] [email protected] Beatrice Townsend 1969-1971; Basel W. Curtiss 1971-1976; Brent Webster 1976- 1979; Charles H. West 1979-Mar. 1988; Dennis Norris 1988-1989; Paul G. Donelson 1989-1990; Robert D. Harvey 1990-1994; Dorothy J. Rossman Nov 16, 1994-2002; T. Bradly Terhune 2002-2007; James E. Paige, Jr. 2007-2008; Jannie L. Plum 2008- Richmond: First [Blue Water] [email protected] Richard L. Myers 1969-1973; Roy Syme 1973-1983; Steven Gjerstad 1983-1984; Gary Beeker 1984-1991; Karl L. Zeigler 1991-Aug 31, 1998; Reed P. Swanson Sep 1, 1998-2004; Trevor A. Herm 2004-2010; Thomas F. Keef 2010- River Rouge: John Wesley [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Jimmy Clark 1969-1973; Donald E. Morris 1973-1976; Frederick Moore, Sr. 1976- 1980; Wilfred E. Johnson, Sr. 1981-1985; Byron Ammons 1985-1989; Lester Mangum 1989-1992; Elias Mumbiro 1992-1995; Lamarr V. Gibson 1995-1997; Charles M. Knight 1997-Jan 1, 1998; Gary A. Williams Apr 1, 1998-2000; Cheryl Myhand 2000- 2006; Rahim O. Shabazz 2006-2012; Riverview [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Robert C. Watt 1968-1973; J. Bruce Brown 1973-1981; William A. Cargo 1981-1988; Michael Grajcar 1988-1989; Gary A. Allward 1989-1996; June M. Westgate 1996- 2001; David D. Amstutz 2001-2012; Gloria Haynes 2012-
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Rochester: St. Paul’s [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] William Richards 1967-1973; Timothy Hickey 1973-Sep 30, 2000; Athanasius P. Rickard (assoc) 1963-1975; Howard Short (assoc) 1967-1968; Loren Strait (assoc) 1968-1969; Douglas Trebilcock (assoc) 1969-1973; Dale Lindsey (assoc) 1973; Thomas Badley (assoc) 1973-1975; Gilson Miller (assoc) 1975-1978; Ronald Brunger (assoc) 1975-1979; Duane J. Hicks (assoc) 1978-1981; Ralph A. Edwards (assoc) 1979-1985; Devin S. Chisholm (assoc) 1981-1983; James E. Greer, II (assoc) 1983- 1987; James R. Hilliard (assoc)1985-1988; James P. Schwandt (assoc) 1987-1988; David A. Diamond (assoc) 1988-1994; Samuel Stout (assoc) 1988-1990; Robert D. Wright (assoc) 1994-1999; Joanne Bartelt (assoc) 1996-2000; Harold E. Weemhoff, Jr. (assoc) Jan 1, 2000-2008; Jeffrey D. Regan Feb 1, 2001- ; Rony S. (Hallstrom) Veska (assoc) Mar 1, 2001-2008; John Amick (assoc) 2008-2012; Latha Ravi (assoc) 2008- Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] David E. Church 1968-1970; Daniel Krichbaum 1970-1972; Harold Morse 1972-1977; R. Stantley Sutton 1977- Aug. 1982; Wayne N. Thomas Oct. 1982-Jan. 1984; David B. Penniman May 1, 1984-1989; Jeffrey B. Hildebrand 1989-1990; Johnny S. Liles Mar. 1990-2004; Sharyn K. Osmond (assoc) Jan 16, 1999-2002; Lynda B. Hamilton (deacon) 1999- ; Murphy S. Ehlers (deacon) 2002-Dec 1, 2002; Lisa M. McIlvenna 2004-2008; Julius Del Pino 2008- Rockland: St. Paul [Marquette] [email protected] Lloyd Christler 1968-1972; James Hillard 1970-1971; James Gerzetich 1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971-1975; Roger Gedcke 1972-1979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975-1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelburg 1976-1980; Brian Marshall 1980-1984; Donald J. Emmert 1984-Feb 15, 1990; William D. Schoonover Feb 16, 1990-1991; Mel D. Rose 1992-1994; Lance E. Ness Sep 1, 1994-Dec 31, 1999; Christine F. Bohnsack Mar 1, 2000-2004; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2004-2010; Bruce R. Steinberg 2010- Rollin Center [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Lawson D. Crane 1967-1975; Heath T. Goodwin 1975-1976; George F. Ward 1976- 1981; Walter H. Miller Nov 1, 1981-1994; Craig A. Pillow 1994-2009; Linda Jo Powers 2009-2012; Robert W. Dister 2012- Romeo [Blue Water] [email protected] J. Douglas Parker 1969-1973; Calvin Blue 1973-1981; Dean A. Klump 1981-1991; Dwayne L. Kelsey 1991-1996; Gary R. Glanville 1996- Romulus: Community [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Frank R. Lieneke 1966-1971; Haldon D. Ferris 1971-1974; Paul I. Greer 1974-1977; Floyd A. Ellison 1977-1981; Margery A. Schleicher 1981-1987; John D. Landis 1987- 1994; Bradford K. Lewis 1994-1998; William Kren 1998-2006; Mark A. Miller 2006- 2010; Cindy Gibbs 2010- Roscommon: Good Shepherd of the North [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Kenneth L. Christler 1988-1995; Joel W. Hurley 1995-1998; Bradford K. Lewis 1998- 2010; Eric D. Kieb 2010- Rose City: Trinity [Saginaw Bay] Fred Timm 1965-1975; James R. Balfour II 1975-1982; David Baize 1982-1983; John R. Crotser 1983-1987; Jeffrey Hildebrand 1987-1989; Barbra Franks 1989-Aug 31, 1994; Carter Garrigues-Cortelyou Sep 1, 1994-1998; Thomas K. Spencer 1998-2005; Donald J. Wojewski 2005-2011; Joseph Coon 2011-
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Roseville: Trinity [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] James W. Deeg 1967-1973; Tom Brown II 1973-1978; Thomas G. Badley 1978-1984; Sam Yearby Jr. 1984-1994; Kenneth B. Ray 1994-2000; Paul G. Donelson 2000-Sep 30, 2001; James A. Mathews Oct 1, 2001-2002; Kevin L. Miles 2002-2012; Stephen Euper 2012- Royal Oak: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Everett Seymour 1963-1974; Charles Songquist (assoc) 1967-1969; David W. Truran (assoc) 1970-1972; Samuel Seizert (assoc) 1970- 1981; James R. Balfour, II (assoc) 1972-1975; John G. Park (assoc) 1975-1978; Brent L. McCumons (assoc) 1978-1981; Gerald Fuller (assoc) 1981-1984; Steven J. Buck (assoc) 1982-1988; Thomas Rousseau (assoc.) 1984-1987; Raymond R. Lamb 1974-1987; Edward L. Duncan July 1987-1991; Nanette Myers (assoc) 1987-1992; Thomas H. Zimmerman (assoc) 1991-1997; Marvin H. McCallum 1991-1995; Merton W. Seymour 1995-1999; Wayne N. Thomas (assoc) 1997-2002; Marshall Dunlap (co-pastor) 1999-2008; Susan K. Defoe Dunlap (co-pastor) 1999-2008; Wayne T. Large (assoc) 2002-2003; John H. Hice 2008- Royal Oak: St. John’s [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Dee W. Cobb 1966-1975; John Bray 1975-1979; R. LaVere Webster 1979-1988; Don- ald L. Lichtenfelt 1988-1994; David E. Huseltine 1994-2001; Paula A. Timm 2001- 2004; Deborah S. Thomas 2004-2006; Elizabeth A. Hill 2006-2010; Carter Cortelyou 2010- Ruby [Blue Water] [email protected] John Thomas 1969-1972; Stephen Chapko 1972-1977; Merle M. Nichols 1977-1978; Darrel Tallman 1978-1988; Victor L. Studaker 1989-1994; Robert D. Chapman 1994- Oct 15, 2000; Robert I. Kreger 2001-2008; Lisa J. Clark Sep 1, 2008- Saganing Indian Church [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Albert Johns, 1967-1972; C. William Bollinger 1972-1977; Paul Greer 1977-1979; Byron G. Hatch 1979-1983;, Devin S. Chisholm 1983-2011; Donald L. Wojewski 2011- 2012; William P. Sanders 2012- Saginaw: Ames [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Richard D. Lobb 1967-1985; Warren Pettis (assoc) 1968-1971; Eldred Kelley (assoc) 1971-1974; Steve Patton (assoc) 1974-1977; Richard Sheppard (assoc) 1977-1981; Gary Glanville (assoc) 1981-1983; Calvin Long (assoc) 1981-1987; O. William Cooper Jr. 1985-1989; Steven Miller (assoc) 1987-1990; John Hinkle 1989-1994; Timothy Hastings (assoc) 1990-1994; Lawrence C. Brooks 1994-1997; Mark A. Karls 1997- ; Theodore D. Whitely (assoc) 2003-2006; Saginaw: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Norbert W. Smith 1967-1972; Lois Glenn (assoc) 1966-1970; A. Edward Perkins (assoc) 1970-1972; Robert L. S. Brown 1972-1977; Carol J. Johns (assoc) 1972-1978; Paul T. Hart 1977-1980; Gary W. Bell (assoc) 1978-1980; Frank B. Cowick 1980-1990; Tim Hastings (assoc) 1980-1983; Gary Dawes (assoc) 1983-1987; Steven E. Poole (assoc) 1988-1990; Karen Knight Ott (assoc) 1990-1993; James F. Thomas 1990-Aug 31, 1994; M. Clement Parr Sep 1, 1994-Dec 26, 1995; Walter David (interim) Jan 1, 1996-Jun 14, 1996; Haldon D. Ferris (co-pastor) Jun 16, 1996-2002; Kathryn S. Snedeker (co-pastor) Jun 16, 1996-2002; Kathryn S. Snedeker 2002- Saginaw: Kochville [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Sherman L. Beird 1968-1975; Dalton Bishop 1975-1980; Robert Hastings 1980-1983; John N. Howell 1983-1987; Gary Dawes 1987-1992; Edwin M. Collver 1992-1995; Lisa M. McIlvenna 1995-Aug 31, 1999; Lisa L. Cook May 1, 2000-2004; Michael L. Quayle 2004-May 31, 2005; Philip Rice (interm, June, 2005); Susan B. Stiles 2005-
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Saginaw: State Street [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Kearney Kirkby 1967-1973; Donald C. Porteous 1973-1983; H. Emery Hinkston 1983- 1988; Phillip Miles 1988-1993; Joy A. Barrett 1993-1998; Timothy Woycik 1998-2003; Weatherly Burkhead Verhelst 2003-2009; Elias N. Mumbrio Aug 1,2009- Saginaw: Swan Valley [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Charles Kolb (org. 1969) 1969-1974; Gordon Nusz 1974-1980, Grant Washburn 1980-1983; Gary Glanville 1983-1987; Calvin Long 1987-1991; W. Peter Crawford 1991-1996; Nancy K. Frank 1996-2000; Robert Harvey (interim) 2000-2001; Richard G. Richards 2001- Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue [Saginaw Bay] Clare M. Tosch 1968-1973; A. Claire Wolfe 1973-1975; Donald W. Pinner 1975-1978; Georg Gerritsen 1978-1980; Troy Lemmons 1980-1983; Richard Turner 1983-1987; Richard Turner 1987-1991; David C. Collins 1991-1997; Duane G. Thon 1997-2007; Micheal P. Kelley 2007-2009; George A. Dorado 2009-2010; Rahim O. Shabazz 2012- St. Charles [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] George Jones 1966-1971; John Crotser 1971-1979; William Omansiek 1979-1985; Edward C. Weiss Jr. 1985-Aug 31 1, 1994; Charles W. Keyworth Sep 1, 1994-1999; Kevin J. Harbin 1999-2002; Harold J. Slater 2002-2008; Ernesto Mariona 2008- St. Clair: First [Blue Water] [email protected] Merton W. Seymour 1968-1975; Douglas R. Trebilcock 1975-1985; John E. Naile 1985-1998; W. Thomas Schomaker 1998-Jul 31, 2004; Marvin H. McCallum (interim) Aug 1-31, 2004; Donald D. Gotham Sep 1, 2004-2011; Margie R. Crawford 2011- St. Clair Shores: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Theodore Hastings 1966-1974; C. William. Bollinger (assoc) 1971-1973; Rupert Lind- ley 1974-1980; Paul C. Frederick 1980-1986; John Greer 1986-1988; David R. McK- instry 1988-1999; Mary Thoburn. Tame 1999-2005; Donald R. Derby 2005-2008; Margie R. Crawford 2008-2011; Cherri A. Sporleder 2011- St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Troy Douthit 1967-1969; Harley Siders 1969-1982; Gary R. Imms 1982-1989; James D. Weiss 1989-1993; Donald Milano 1993-1997; Emmanuel J. Giddings, Sr., 1997- Sep 30, 1999; Elias N. Mumbiro Nov 1, 1999-2009; Douglas E. Ralston Aug 1, 2009- St. Ignace [Marquette] [email protected] Howard R. Higgins 1968-1973; Dale Lantz 1973-1977; John E. Naile 1977-1985; David A. Russell 1985-1987; Robert C. Watt 1987-Jun 30, 1994; John Elliott Jul 1, 1994-Apr 15, 2002; James R. Balfour II 2002-2010; Erik J. Alsgaard 2010- Salem Grove [Ann Arbor] [email protected] George T. Nevin 1964-1969; George Q. Woomer 1969 (interim); Frederick Atkinson Oct. 1, 1969-Feb. 4, 1971; Harry R. Weeks Mar. 1971-1973; John W. Todd 1973- 1974; Richard C. Stoddard 1974-1975; Gerald R. Parker 1975-1978; Ferris S. Woodruff 1978-1979; Ronald A. Brunger 1979-1981; Dale B. Ward 1981-1984; David C. Collins 1984-1985; Donald Woolum 1985-1990; Michael F. Bossingham 1990-Dec. 31, 1991; James E. Paige Jr. Jan. 1, 1992-1998; Carolyn G. Harris (co-pastor) 1998- 2003; Daniel W. Harris (co-pastor) 1998-2003; Carolyn G. Harris 2003- Saline: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] George Saucier 1967-1969; Ira L. Fett 1969-1976; Daniel J. Wallace 1976-1984;Lloyd E. Christler 1984-Jul. 15, 1992; Eric S. Hammar (interim); Paul G. Donelson (assoc) 1992-1995; Gerald R. Parker Jul. 16, 1992-1994; John Hinkel 1994-1999; James E. Tuttle 1999- ; Tyson G. Ferguson (assoc) 2002-2004; Laura C. Speiran (deacon) 2007-
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Samaria: Grace [Ann Arbor] [email protected] John C. Huhtala 1968-1969; James L. Hynes 1969-1971; Ronald K. Corl 1971-1974; Thomas G. Butcher 1974-1976; Willilam Michael Clemmer 1976-1980; J. Robert An- derson 1980-1984; Raymond J. Townsend 1984-1988; Patricia A. VanWormer 1988- 1991; Doris Crocker 1991-1998; Ruth A. McCully 1998-2001; Wayne A. Hawley 2001-2007; Sang Yoon Chun 2007- Sandusky: First [Blue Water] [email protected] Horace James 1966-1971; Clifford M. De Vore 1971-1975; Frederick O. Timm 1975- 1987; Margery A. Schleicher 1987-1991; Michael O. Pringle 1991-1997; Donald D. Gotham 1997-Aug 31, 2004; Georg F. W. Gerritsen (interim) Sep 1-15, 2004; John N. Grenfell, Jr. (interim) Sep 16, 2004-Jan 1, 2005; Marvin H. McCallum (interim) Jan 1, 2005-Feb 28, 2005; John N. Grenfell, Jr. (interim) Mar 1, 2005-May 31, 2005; Colin P. Stover Jun 1, 2005-Jan 1, 2011; Ellen Burns Jan 1, 2011-2012- Eric L. Johnson 2012- Sanford [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] James C. Braid 1969-1983; Clare M. Tosch 1983-1985; Haldon D. Ferris 1985-1988; James A. Smith 1988-1993; Bruce C. Hatch 1993-1999; J. Robert Anderson 1999- Oct 15, 2002; Ronald G. Cook Oct 16, 2002-Jun 30, 2003 (interm); Janet Larner 2003- 2011; Anthony Cutting 2011- Sault Ste. Marie: Central [Marquette] [email protected] Robert L. Brown 1967-1972; Theodore E. Doane 1972-1980; John Huhtala, Sr. 1980- 1992; David M. Liscomb 1992-1993; George A. Luciani 1993-1998; James H. McLau- rin 1998-Feb 1, 2001; John N. Hamilton Jun 16, 2001-2004; Steven A. Miller 2004-Nov 15, 2011; John Huhtala, Sr., (interim) Jan 9, 2011-2011; William R. Seitz 2011- Sebewaing: Trinity [Blue Water] [email protected] Conrad Lee Higdon 1968- Dec. 1969; Robert Worgess 1970-1976; Elizabeth D.K. Isaacs 1976-1980; Donald O. Crumm Jan. 1981-1985; Lawrence C. Brooks 1985- 1994; Michael K. Norton 1994-1997; Richard F. Kriesch 1997-2000; Ray T. McGee Aug 15, 2000-2004; Arthur R. Stone 2004-2006; William R. Wright 2006-2012; Daniel P. Snyder 2012- Seymour Lake [Crossroads] [email protected] W. Howard Nichols 1969-1975; Lorenz Stahl 1975-1979; Kenneth L. Christler 1979- Jan. 1983; J. Douglas Paterson 1983-Sept. 15, 1986; Heidi C. Reinker Sept. 15, 1986-1988; Karen L. Knight Apr. 15, 1989-1990; R. Wayne Hutson 1990-1991; Erik J. Alsgaard Oct. 1, 1991-Dec 31, 1994; John Martin Mar 1, 1995-Aug 4, 1998; Duane E. Miller Jan 1, 1999-Jun 30, 1999; Deborah A. Line 1999-2009; LuAnn Lee Rourke 2009- Shabbona [Blue Water] Stephen Chapko 1968-1972; Carl Shamblen 1972-1973; Carl Silvernail (interim); William J. Burgess (interim); Wayne A. Rhodes 1974-1976; John E. Tatgenhorst 1976- 1981; Hayden K. Carruth 1981-1982; James L. Rule 1982-1986; Wallace Peter Craw- ford 1986-1991; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1991-1993; James A. Rencontre 1993-1997; Jean B. Rencontre 1993-2000; Ellen Burns 2000-2010; John Heim (assoc) 2000- 2001; Frederick J. McDowell (assoc) 2001-2003; Pamela K. Barnett 2010- Sidnaw [Marquette] [email protected] Zina B. Bennett, Jr. 1966-1971; William Kelsey 1970; Howard E Shaffer 1971-1981; John R. Henry 1981-1986; Gregory Rowe 1986-1990; James M. Mathews 1990-1993; David P. Snyder 1993-Oct 1, 2003; John R. Henry 2004-2011; Stephen E. Rhoades 2011-
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Silverwood [Blue Water] [email protected] Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1968-1970; Ralph T. Barteld 1970-1979; Dale E. Brown 1979- 1984; Allen J. Lewis Inter.; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1984-1986; William J. Maynard 1986- 1992; Bonny J. Lancaster 1992-1998; Ronald G. Hutchinson 1998-Apr 15, 2009; Skandia [Marquette] [email protected] George E. Spencer 1967-1972; King W. Hanna 1972-1982; James R. Balfour, II 1982- 1986; J. Douglas Paterson 1986-1993; Charles H. West 1993-2009; Nicholas W. Scroggins 2009-2010; Kim D. Spencer 2010- South Lyon: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Roger W. Merrell 1966-1970; Donald D. McLellan 1970-1975; Milton H. Bank 1975- 1977; Douglas K. Mercer 1977-1988; J. Gordon Schleicher (assoc) 1985-1987; Ralph A. Edwards (assoc) 1987-1991; Alan R. George 1988-1995; Nina C. Weaver (assoc) Sep. 1, 1992-1995; Pauline S. Hart (co-pastor) 1995-2002; Thomas E. Hart (co-pas- tor) 1995-Aug 31, 2002; Carman J. Minarik (co-pastor) Sep 1, 2002-2007; Donna J. Minarik (co-pastor) Sep 1, 2002-Sep 15, 2006; Sondra B. Willobee 2007- South Mundy [Crossroads] [email protected] T. Thornley Eddy 1962-1978; Ralph C. Pratt 1978-1979; Stephen K. Perrine 1979- 1980; David P. Rahn 1980-1987; Martha H. Cargo 1987-1992; Chong Youb Won 1992-1995; Robin G. Gilshire 1995-Jul 31, 2000; David E. Ray Aug 1, 2000-2006; Harold V. Phillips 2006- South Rockwood [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Zina B. Bennett, Jr. 1975-1983; Robert C. Strobridge 1983-1988; Dana R. Strall 1988- Jul 31, 1997; Philip D. Voss Aug 31, 1997-2002; Elizabeth A. Librande 2002-Aug 14, 2006; Stephen K. Perrine Aug 15, 2006- Southfield: Hope [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] G. Charles Sonquist 1970-1980; Terry W. Allen 1980-1983; Carlyle F. Stewart, III 1983- ; Hilda L. Harris (assoc.) 1995-1997; Lamarr V. Gibson (assoc) 1997-May 30, 2000; Vivian C. Bryant (assoc) 1997-2003; Theodore D. Whitely (assoc) 1998-2000; Betty Whitely (assoc) 1998-2000; Troy M. Benton (assoc) 2000-2003; Faith Green (assoc) 2000-Sep 1, 2002; Anthony R. Hood (assoc) Oct 1, 1999-2002; Gary A. Williams (assoc) 2000-2004; Kenny J. Waldon (assoc) 2003-2005; Janet Gaston Petty (assoc) 2004-2012; Spratt [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Howard E. Shaffer 1964-1971; Philip A. Rice 1971-1975; Robert Kersten 1975-1978; Harold F. Blakely 1978-1981; James R. Rupert 1981-1984; R. Wayne Hutson 1984- 1990; Paula Timm 1990-1992; Jack E. Johnston 1992-Oct 30, 2005; George Morse (interm) Nov 1, 2005-Jun 30, 2006; Karen A. Mars 2006-2008; Donald R. Derby 2008- Springville [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Ford Baker 1968-1969; Harold R. Krieg 1969-1971; Edward C. Weiss Jr. 1972-1973; Juanita J. Ferguson 1973-1978; Donald W. Brown 1978-1980; Richard L. Dake 1980- 1985; William P. McKnight 1985-1991; Gordon B. Boyd 1991-Nov. 30, 1992; James G. Simmons (interim); C. Earl Eden Jr. Mar. 1, 1993-1999; Victoria M. Webster 1999- May 19, 2000; Melany A. Chalker 2000-2006; Margery H. Host 2006-2010; Ronald A. Fike 2010- Standish: Community [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Albert Johns, 1967-1972; C. William Bollinger 1972-1977; Paul Greer 1977-1979; Byron G. Hatch 1979-1983;, Devin S. Chisholm 1983-2011; Donald J. Wojewski 2011- 2012; William P. Sanders 2012-
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Stephenson [Marquette] [email protected] Calvin Rice 1967-1974; James Paige 1974-1975; John Henry 1975-1981; John Hamilton 1981-1986; David Leenhouts 1986-1992; W. Peter Bartlett 1992-1996; Ken- neth C. Dunstone 1996-Dec 15, 1999; Jean M. Larson Jan 1, 2000-Nov 15, 2001; James A. Fegan Dec 1, 2001-May 31, 2002; Cherrie A. Sporleder Jun 16, 2002-2004; James M. Mathews 2004- Sterling [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Byron Coleman 1969-1974; Lynn Chappell 1974-1981; Janet Larner 1981-1982; John J. Britt 1982-1990; Zina B. Bennett Jr. 1990-1993; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1993-Feb 15, 2000; J. Gordon Schleicher 2000-2003; Jon W. Gougeon 2003-2010; James A. Payne 2010- Sterling Heights [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Walter David 1967-1973; Richard L. Myers 1973-1978; Donald P. Haskell 1978-1985; Michael L. Raymo 1985-1988; Joy A. Barrett 1988-1993; Grant A. Washburn 1993- Aug 1, 1995; Kwang M. Lee Aug 1, 1995-1996; David J. Leenhouts 1996-Sep 19, 1998; Elizabeth A. Macaulay Jun 16, 1999-2008; Robert I. Kreger 2008- Stony Creek [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Robert N. Hicok 1967-Sep 30, 1970; Roger A. Parker Oct 1, 1970-1976; Dale M. Miller 1976-1981; Douglas K. Olsen 1981-1996; Peter S. Harris 1996-2007; Kenneth B. Ray 2007-2010; Reed P. Swanson 2010- Sutton Sunshine [Blue Water] [email protected] Wallis E. Braum 1964-1970;; Carl Shamblen 1970-1972; Lawrence C. Whiting 1972- 1975; Peyton E. Loy 1975-1978; Wayne N. Thomas 1978-1982; Janet Larner 1982- 1986; Duane M. Harris 1986-Nov. 1988; Billy J. McKown 1989-Feb 28, 1995; Donald D. Gotham Oct 1, 1996-1997; Raymond A. Jacques 1997-2001; Patrick D. Robbins 2001-2011; Dorothy J. Thon 2011- Swartz Creek [Crossroads] [email protected] Harold A. Nessel 1970-1974; John W. Murbach 1974-Oct., 1983; H. Reginald Cattell Nov. 1, 1983-Aug 31, 1994; Emil E. Haering (assoc) 1990-1991; James F. Thomas Sep 1, 1994-2000; John D. Landis 2000-2011; LuAnn L. Rourke (assoc.) 2006-2009; Matthew Packer (deacon) May 1,2006-2008; Kevin J. Harbin 2011- Tawas [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Kenneth L. Tousley 1968-1982; Ralph D. Churchill 1982-1984; Ronald D. Carter 1984- 1990; S. Joe Robertson 1990-2001; Robert Richards (assoc) Jan 1, 1994-1997; Lisa L. (Okrie) Cook (assoc) 1997-Apr 30, 2000; David E. Huseltine 2001-2004; Reed P. Swanson 2004-2008; Mary Ann Gibson 2008- Taylor: West Mound [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] James H. McLaurin 1968-Feb. 1972; Robert D. Dobson Feb. 1972- 1976; Donald D. McLellan 1976-1978; Richard Reese 1978-1983; Donna Osterhout 1983-1987; James McCallum Sep 1, 1987-Feb 29, 1992; Harold E. Weemhoff, Jr. Mar 1, 1992- 1997; Philip M. Seymour 1997-2000; James P. James 2000-2005; John H. Schneider, Jr., 2005- Tecumseh [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Donald C. Porteous 1962-1973; Allan G. Gray 1973-1983; Gordon E. Ackerman 1983- 1988; Stuart L. Proctor (assoc) 1984-1986; John H. Bunce 1988-Aug 31, 1994; James Schwandt Sep 1, 1994-1999; David R. McKinstry 1999-2010; Mark A. Miller 2010-
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Thetford Center [Crossroads] [email protected] Fred E. Wager 1969-1970; John P. Hitchens 1970-1972; Ralph H. Pieper II 1972- 1975; Roger L. Colby 1975-1980; James P. Schwandt 1980-1987; David P. Rahn 1987; Willard A. King Nov. 1, 1987-Aug 31, 1994; Lorrie E. Plate Sep 1, 1994-1998; Malcolm L. Greene 1998-2003; Bruce L. Nowacek 2003-2010; Karen B. Williams 2010- Thomas [Blue Water] [email protected] Fred Clark 1954-1972; George F. W. Gerritsen 1972-1978; Dwayne L. Kelsey 1978- Oct. 1981; Donald H. Francis 1981-1988; Mary Margaret Eckhardt 1988-2002; Gloria Haynes 2002-2005; Thomas K. Spencer 2005-Dec 1, 2006; Donald H. Francis (in- terim) Dec 1, 2006-Dec 31, 2006; Carla Ann Jepson Jan 1, 2007- Trenary [Marquette] [email protected] Norman Kohns 1969-1973; William Verhelst 1973-1974; Wayne Large 1974-1977; Robert Porter 1977-1979; William Bowers 1979-1983; George Thompson 1983-1985; James Ritchie 1985-1992; Gail P. Baughman 1993-1994; James M. Downing 1994- 1997; Irene R. White Sep 1, 1997-2011; Sandra J. Kolder 2011- Trenton: Faith [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Robert L. Selberg 1969-1978; Edward C. Coley 1978-1984; Richard O. Griffith 1984- 1989; James L. Rhinesmith (assoc) 1984-1988; Marshall G. Dunlap (co-pastor) 1989- 1999; Susan K. DeFoe Dunlap (co-pastor) 1989-1999; Mark E. Spaw 1999-2010; George R. Spencer 2010- Trenton: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Walter C. B. Saxman 1962-1971; Robert J. Hudgins 1971-1976; Ira L. Fett 1976- 1985; Webley J. Simpkins 1985-1994; Shawn P. Lewis-Lakin 1994-1997; Karen D. Poole 1997-2003; Raymond D. Wightman 2003-2008; Elizabeth A. Macaulay 2008- Troy: Big Beaver [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Michael Grajcar Jr. 1969-1976; Terry Euper 1976-1989; Daniel J. Wallace 1989-1991; Edwin Hingelberg 1991-Feb 26, 1997; H. Emory Hinkston 1997-2002; Jack L. Mannschreck 2002- Troy: Fellowship [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Edward Duncan 1967-1969; David Strong 1969-1980; Chuck Sonquist 1980-1990; Thomas W. Schomaker 1990-1998; Marjorie H. Munger 1998-2002; Christopher D. Cowdin 2002-May 1, 2003; Jean R. Snyder 2003-2004; Johnny S. Lilies 2004-2011; Lynda B. Liles (deacon) Sep 1, 2006-2011; Bradley S. Luck 2011- Troy: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Robert M. Clune 1967-1969; Alfred T. Bamsey 1969-1976; Elwood J. Berkompas 1976-1982; David M. Liscomb 1982-1986; William D. Mercer 1986-1990; Terry Allen 1990-1997; Richard A. Peacock 1997-2008; Harold E. Weemhoff, Jr. 2008- Troy: Korean [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Young B. Yoon 1978-Dec 31, 1994; Kwang Min Lee (assoc) Dec. 1989-1991; Paul Lee (assoc) 1992-1994; Dongil Chang (assoc) 1994-1997; Hoon K. Lee Jan 1, 1995- ; Sang K. Choi (assoc) 1996-Mar 31, 2001; Jin Young Oh (assoc) Jan 1, 1998-Aug 1, 2002; Min Hyuk Woo (assoc) Jun 1, 2001-2011; S. David Ryn (assoc.) Jul 12, 2004- 2006; Jung Eun Yum (assoc.) Jan 1, 2006- ;Youngchoel Woo (assoc) 2008- ; David Inho Kim (assoc) 2008- Twining: Trinity [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Stephen N. Meeks 1967-1971; Robert Porter 1971-1973; Dale E. Brown 1973-1979; G. James McDonald 1979-1985; Lillian G. Richards 1985-1993; Billie J. Hipwood (other denomination) 1993-2003; Timothy S. Woycik 2003-2012; Marcel Lamb 2012-
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Ubly [Blue Water] [email protected] Maynard Q. Kent 1964-1977; Emerson W. Arntz 1977-1982; Carl A. Renter 1982- 1987; Earleen A. VanConant 1987-1989; Rothwell McVety 1989-1991; Catherine W. Hiner 1991-1993; Robert A. Srock 1993-2000; Ellen Burns 2000-2010; John Heim (assoc) 2000-2001; Fredrick J. McDowell (assoc) 2001-2001; Pamela K. Barnett 2010- Unionville [Blue Water] [email protected] Jeffrey R. Maxwell 1986-1990; George H. Lewis 1990-1993; Nancy Goyings 1993- Dec 31, 1995; Ronald O. Pietta Jan 1, 1996-1997; Clarence W. VanConant 1997- 1999; Alger T. Lewis 1999-Mar 1, 2011; Duane G. Thon 2011- Utica [Detroit Renaissance] Samuel F. Stout 1966-1971; Paul S. Durham (assoc) 1969-1971; Robert E. Horton 1971-1977; Kenneth R. Callis 1977-1989; Richard A. Peacock (assoc) 1973-1978; William R. Donahue (assoc) 1979-1982; John R. Walters (assoc) 1982-1983; Thomas M. Beagan (assoc) 1983-1987; Gary R. Glanville (assoc) 1987-1989; Christopher D. Cowdin (assoc) 1989-1996; Jeffery D. Regan 1989-1994; David Diamond 1994-2003; James J. Walker (assoc) 1996-1998; Vincent P. Facione (assoc) 1998- Nov 30, 1999; William R. Donahue, Jr. 2003-2011; David J. Goudie (assoc) 2004-2009; Weatherly Burkhead Verhelst (assoc) 2009- ; Donald D. Gotham 2011- Vassar: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Robert Bough 1968-1972; Clare Patton 1972-1983; Alan DeGraw 1983-1991; Charles Knight 1991-Dec 31, 1996; Richard W. Sheppard 1997-Oct 26, 2001; Steven L. Woodford May 1, 2002-2010; William Sanders (interim) May 1, 2007-2008; Tyson G. Ferguson 2010- Vernon [Crossroads] [email protected] Ralph D. Harper 1968-1970; Meldon E. Crawford 1970-1975; Thomas E. Hart 1975- 1980; Willard A. King Sept., 1980-Mar. 15, 1985; Raymond D. Field 1985-1988; Katherine J. Rairick 1988-1991; Philip D. Voss 1991-Jul 31, 1997; James M. Mathews Aug 1, 1997-Sep 30, 2001; Frederic G. Heath Oct 1, 2001-2003; Richard B. Brown 2003-2006; Billy J. McKown 2006-Jun 6, 2007; Gerald M. Sever, Jr., 2007- Wagarville: Community [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] George Saucier & Bob Bryce 1969-1973; Wayne D. Jensen 1973-1985; Wayne D. Jensen (w/Wooden Shoe) 1985-1991; Sherry Parker (w/Wooden Shoe) 1991-1994; Janet Larner 1994-Aug 31, 1994; Margaret Garrigues-Cortelyou Sep 1, 1994-1995; Donald P. Haskell 1995-Dec 31, 2004; Kim Spencer Jan 1, 2005-2005; Linda Jo Pow- ers 2005-2009; Jim Noggle 2009-2012; Michael J. Simon 2011- Wakefield [Marquette] [email protected] J. Harold Wallis 1971-1976; Lillian G. Richards 1976-1984; Gary A. Allward 1984- 1987; Thomas H. Zimmerman 1987-1991; Carl R. Doersch 1991-1995; Pamela S. Kail 1995-1998; Allen F. Schweitzer 1998-Sep 30, 1999; Cherrie A. Sporleder Feb 1, 2000-Jun 30, 2000; Jean B. Rencontre 2000-2008; Thomas A. Trudgeon 2008- Walled Lake [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Horace G. Thurston 1968-1970; David E. Church 1970-1978; Lloyd E. Christler 1978- 1984; Leland E. Penzien 1984-1990; John R. Crotser (assoc) 1987-1990; Tat-Khean Foo 1990-1997; Samuel D. Fry, Jr. 1997-1998; Judith A. May 1998-2003; Demphna R. Krikorian 2003-Aug 1, 2003; Gordon Ackerman (interm) Aug 1, 2003-2004; Taek H. Kim 2004-2012; Robert Sielaff 2012- Walled Lake: Amen Korean [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Joonshik Yoo 2003-
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Warren: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Douglas Parker 1968-1969; Harold Johnson (assoc) 1967-1968; Paul F. Blomquist 1969-1973; Robert Davis 1973-1979; Randall Vinson (assoc) 1980 Mar 1982; John Britt (assoc) 1982-Nov 1982; M. Jean Love (assoc) 1984; O. William Cooper 1979- 1985; Norbert W. Smith 1985-1990; Johnny S. Liles (assoc) 1988-Mar 1990; Richard Andrus (assoc) Jan. 1990-1992; Thomas P. Macaulay July 1990-1997; Sharon G. Scott-Niefert (assoc) 1992-1995; Chong Yaub Won (assoc.) 1995-Aug 31, 1998; David G. Gladstone 1997-2003; Carolyn F. Hart (assoc) 1999- ; Murphy Ehlers (dea- con) Dec 1, 2002-2003; Judith A. May 2003-2008; Dennis N. Paulson 2008-2012; Susan M. Youmans 2012- Washington [Blue Water] Harry M. Brakeman 1968-1974; John E. Harnish 1974-1979; John C. Stubbs 1979- 1983; Brent L. Webster 1983-Aug 31, 1997; Bea B. Soots Sep 1, 1997-Dec 31, 1998; George R. Spencer Jan 1, 1999-2002; James E. Barnett (assoc) 2000-Jun 1, 2002; James E. Barnett Jun 1, 2002-Feb 1, 2007; Arthur R. Stone (interim) Jan 14, 2007- Feb 28, 2007; Jean R. Snyder (interim) Mar 1, 2007-2007; Cheryl Mancier 2007-2011; William C. Schumann 2011- Waterford: Central [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] (Previously: Pontiac: Central)—Carl E. Price 1968-1973; Richard L. Clemans (assoc) 1963-1969; James H. McLaurin (assoc) 1966-1968; Ronald Tallman (assoc) 1968- 1971; Edwin A. Rowe (assoc) 1971-1974; Alan DeGraw (assoc) 1975-1978; Max L. Gibbs (assoc) 1978-1980; Richard L. Myers (assoc) 1980-1989; Ralph D. Churchill 1973-1982; W. Herbert Glenn 1982-1992 (changed church to Waterford: Central 1992); W. Herbert Glenn 1982-1992; George Covintree (assoc.) 1989-1993; Dale Miller 1992-Sep 30, 2000; Susan Bennett Stiles (assoc) Apr 15, 1994-May 1, 1999; Eric A. Stone (assoc) 1999-Nov 30, 2001; James G. Kellermann Nov 1, 2000- ; Tara R. Sutton (assoc) Dec 31, 2001-2005; Wendy Lyons Chrostek (assoc.) 2006-2009; Kathryn L. Pittenger (deacon) 2008- ; Karen B. Williams (assoc) 2009-2010; Waterford: Four Towns [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Daniel L. Rial 1968-1969; Frank Dennis 1969-1971; Troy Lemmons 1971-1977; Dale Ferris 1977-1979; Leroy E. Philbrook 1979-1980; Harold Slater 1980-1989; Judith A. May 1989-Jan 1, 1996; Allen F. Schweizer Jun 1, 1996-1998; Sharon S. Niefert 1998- Aug 31, 2001; Cynthia Loomis-Able Sep 1, 2001-2004; Karen D. Poole 2004-2006; Bea Barbara Fraser-Soots 2006- Waterford: Trinity [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Timothy Hickey 1967-1969; Don Crumm 1969-1970; Bob Goudie 1970- 1976; Tat- Khean Foo 1976-1990; John C. Ferris 1990-1998; Juanita J. Ferguson 1998-2003; Kenneth B. Ray 2003-2004; Karen D. Poole 2004-2006; Kim D. Spencer 2006-2009; Carter Cortelyou 2010- Watrousville [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Donald Pinner 1968-1970; Edgar M. Smith 1970-1976; Monroe J. Frederick 1976- 1988; Sang Chun 1988-1992; James P. James 1992-1996; Martin G. Seitz 1996- 1998; Wayne C. Samson 1998-2005; James A. Payne 2005-Feb 28, 2010; Daniel Gonder Mar 1, 2010- Wayne-Westland: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Russell W. Sursaw 1966-1970; Charles E. Jacobs 1970-1984; Daniel J. Wallace 1984-1989; Martha C. Gregg (Ball) (assoc) 1984-1985; John W. Kershaw 1989-1995; Fredrick P. Cooley 1995-Jul 31, 2000; David K. Stewart Sr. Aug 1, 2000-2008; Gregory E. Rowe 2008-2011; Paul S. Hahm 2011-
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Wellsville [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Edward C. Weiss 1968-1972; Gerald R. Parker 1972-1973; Robert L. Porter 1973- 1976; John D. Roach 1976-1979; Kenneth C. Reeves 1979-1982; Thomas C. Sumwalt 1982-1984; Mark D. Miller 1984-1989; Thomas A. Davenport 1989-Sep. 15, 1990; Benjamin B. Ball Sep. 16, 1990-1991; Kimberly A. Barker 1991-May 31, 1992; Bradford K. Lewis Jun. 1, 1992-1994; Gerald M. Sever, Jr. 1994-1999; Wilson C. Bai- ley 1999-Aug 31, 1999; Allen W. Schweitzer Oct 1, 1999-Oct 31, 2000; Edward C. Weiss Nov 1, 2000-2005; William Michael Clemmer 2005- West Berlin [Blue Water] [email protected] Paul Jarvis 1967-1970; Victor L. Studaker 1970-1973; Rodney E. Rawson 1973-1976; James B. Limsden 1976-1978; David D. Amstutz 1978-1981; Emerson W. Arntz 1982- 1991; Rothwell W. McVety 1991-1997; Ralph Barteld 1997-2003; Ruthmary King (assoc) 1998-2001; Harold Nelson (assoc) 2001-2003; Dianna L. Rees 2003-2011; Curtis Clark Nov 12, 2011- West Bloomfield [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Leland E. Penzien 1969-1984; Thomas E. Hart 1984-1991; Jerome K. Smith 1991- Jul 31, 1997; Brent L. Webster Sep 1, 1997-2010; Robert D. Schoenals 2010-2012; Brian William 2012- West Branch: First [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] R. LaVere Webster 1968-1973; Howard R. Higgins 1973-1977; Walter R. Damberg 1977-1983; Bruce M. Denton 1983-1988; Gordon W. Nusz 1988-1993; David Penni- man 1993-Dec 17, 1997; Kenneth Tousley (interim) Dec 18, 1997-1998; Mark D. Miller 1998-2006; Mary Lynch Mallory 2006-2009; Lisa L. Cook 2009- West Deerfield [Crossroads] [email protected] John F. Greer 1971-1976; Gerald E. Mumford 1976-1989; Ginethea D. McDowell 1989-1992; Nobel R. Joseph 1992-Dec 31, 1996; David M. Fairchild Jan 1, 1997- 2001; David P. Rahn 2001-May 1, 2009; Peggy Garrigues-Cortelyou 2009-2010; Betty Kay Leitelt 2010- West Forest [Crossroads] [email protected] Gerald E. Mumford 1964-1976; Lawrence C. Whiting 1976-1977; Bruce L. Billing 1977-1982; Janice I. Martineau 1982-1985; G. Patrick England Sept. 1, 1985-1993; Gregory E. Rowe 1993-Feb 28, 1995; Billy J. McKown Mar 1, 1995-2005; James P. James 2005-2007; Carter L. Garrigues-Cortelyou 2007-2010; Bruce W. Malicoat 2010- West Goodland [Blue Water] [email protected] Vern Blankenburg 1964-1968; Willard A. King 1968-1974; H. Reginald Cattell 1974- 1975; Lawrence C. Brooks 1975-1980; Donald J. Daws 1980-1989; James A. Gov- atos 1989-1998; Colin P. Stover 1998-2002; Rodney L. Sanderson-Smith (assoc) 2000-Mar 31, 2002; Jimmy S. Barnett (assoc) 2001-2002; Pamela K. Barnett (assoc) 2001-2002; Jimmy S. Barnett (co-pastor) 2002-Dec 31, 2005; Pamela K. Barnett (co- pastor) 2002-Dec 31, 2005; Pamela K. Barnett Jan 16, 2006-2010; Donald J. Mosher, Jr. 2010- West Vienna [Crossroads] [email protected] John N. Grenfell, Sr. 1968-1973; Melvin Leach 1973-1981; William B. Cozadd 1981- 1982; David K. Koski 1982-1986; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1986-1992; James E. Britt 1992- 2001; Bonny J. Lancaster 2001-2006; Billie Lou Gillespie Oc 15, 2006-
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Westland: St. James [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] Bradley F. Watkins 1968-1971; Clarence Acklin 1971-1974; Charles A. Talbert (part- time R) 1974-1979; Janet Gaston Petty 1980-1984; Theodore Whitely 1984-1986; Robert G. Williams 1986-1995; Elias Mumbiro 1995-Oct 31, 1999; Cheryl Myhand Nov 16, 1999-Apr 30, 2000; Hydrian Elliott May 1, 2000-2003; Carter M. Grimmett Sep 1, 2003-2008; Willie Frank Smith 2008- Weston [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Robert Hinklin 1968-1969; John F. Price 1969-1971; Ronald Hart 1971-1972; Richard C. Andrus 1972-1975; Wayne N. Thomas 1975-1976; Donald A. Wittbrodt 1977-1978; Mark K. Smith 1978- White Pine [Marquette] [email protected] Lloyd E. Christler 1968-1972; James Hilliard 1970-1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971- 1975; Roger Gedcke 1972-1979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975- 1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelberg 1979-1981; Robert Thornton 1981-1983; Deane Wyllys 1983-1987; Charles H. West 1987-1993; Margaret H. West 1987-1993; Earleen VanConant 1993-1997; Clarence VanConant 1993-1997; Timothy C. Dibble 1997-2000; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2000-Jun 15, 2002; Rosemary R. DeHut Aug 1, 2002- Whitmore Lake: Wesley [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Walter R. Damberg 1968-1970; Robert C. Strobridge 1970-1972; Dwight W. Murphy 1972-1976; Larry J. Peacock 1976-1979; Ronald K. Fulton 1979-1983; Timothy S. Woycik 1983-1993; Robert J. Easlick 1993-2001; Sandra L. Tannery 2001- Aug 15, 2009; Fred Cooley (interim) Aug 16, 2009-Sep 20, 2009; Frederick M. Hatfield Sep 21, 2009- Whittemore [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Arthur Parkin (Whittemore) 1963-1972; Henry Powell (Whittemore) 1972-1973; Stephen Meeks (Prescott) 1967-1971; Robert L. Porter (Prescott) 1971-1973; Merle Nichols 1973-1978; Donald Shark 1978-1982; Harold Weemhoff 1982-1984; Lynn Chappell 1984-1989; Donald Milano 1989-1992; Allen Schweizer 1992-May 31, 1996; Linda Jo Powers Jun 16, 1996-2000; Kim Spencer 2000-Aug 31, 2002; Donald R. Derby Nov 1, 2002-2005; Bruce A. Mitchell 2005-2008; Brenda K. Klacking 2008- Wilber [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Charles Hanley 1969-1974; L. Susan Garment 1974-1975; Clifford DeVore 1975- 1980; William Stone 1980-1983; Priscilla Seward (w/Glennie, Curran) 1983-1985; Margaret A. Paige (w/Glennie, Curran) 1985-1986; Margaret A. Paige (w/Glennie, Curran) (1/2 time) 1986-1991; James E Paige Jr. (w/Glennie, Curran) (1/2 time) 1986- 1991; Charles Bamberger 1991-1992; Deborah Lewis 1992-1993; Thomas Spencer 1993-1994; Charles J. Bamberger Oct 1, 1994-2008; Brenda K. Klacking 2008- Willow [Ann Arbor] David A. Russell 1965-1969; Harry Gintzer 1969-1971; Keith C. Chappell 1971-1973; Richard F. Venus-Madden 1973-1976; John W. Walter 1976-1977; Norman A. Char- ter 1977-1979; Dale M. Miller 1979-1981; Margery A. Schleicher 1981- Aug. 31, 1983; J. Gordon Schleicher Sep. 1, 1983-Dec. 31, 1984; Fred B. Maitland (interim ) Jan - Jun 1985; Jack Edward Fulcher 1985-1989; Charles W. Booth 1989-Feb. 1991; Ed- ward Coley (interim) Mar-Jun 1991; Hoon Hee Wong 1991-Nov 1, 1994; Otto Hood Nov 1, 1994-2000; Elizabeth A. Librande 2000-2004; Mark E. Zender 2004-2011; Mar- ianne M. McMunn 2011-
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Wisner [Saginaw Bay] [email protected] Clare Patton 1967-1972; E. Neil Sheridan 1972-1981; Lynn Chappell 1981-1984; Shirley & Howard Jones 1984-1986; Mark Karls 1986-1997; John H. Schneider, Jr. 1997-Aug 31, 1999; Wilson C. Bailey Sep 1, 1999-2005; William W. Omansiek 2005- 2006; Frederick D. Neumann 2006-2010; William Sanders 2010-2012; Jacqueline Raineri 2012- Wooden Shoe [Saginaw Bay] (org, 1980) Carter H. Miller 1980-1984; Byron G. Hatch 1984-1985; Wayne D. Jensen (w/Wagarville) 1985-1991; Sherry Parker (w/Wagarville) 1991-Aug 31, 1994; Margaret Garriges-Cortelyou Sep 1, 1994-1995; Donald P. Haskell 1995-Dec 31, 2004; Kim Spencer Jan 1, 2005-2005; Linda Jo Powers 2005-2009; Jim Noggle 2009- Woodland [Marquette] [email protected] James Mathews 1978-1984; Charles Keyworth 1984-1988; Robert Duggan 1988- 1990; Nicholas W. Scroggins 1990-1993; Fred A. LaMere 1993-1996; Terry J. Kordish 1996-2000l; Gary I. Stevens 2000-2004; James A. Fegan 2004-2009; Mark E. Ryan 2009-2012; Terri L. Branstrom 2012- Wyandotte: First [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] James R. Timmons 1970-1976; H. H. Patterson 1976-1979; Gary Sanderson 1979- 1988; Otto F. Hood (assoc) 1988-1994; Richard L. Myers 1988-1998; James J. Walker 1998-2007; Alan J. Hanson 2007- Wyandotte: Glenwood [Detroit Renaissance] [email protected] A. Claire Wolf 1967-1973; Ellis A. Hart 1973-1977; Robert N. Hicok 1977-1983; Arthur V. Norris 1983-1991; Cleon F. Abbott 1991-Aug 22, 1994; Robert Duggan Dec 1, 1994-2005; Suzanne B. Walls 2005- Yale [Blue Water] [email protected] D. Olney White 1969-1972; Charles R. Fox 1972-1977; Steven J. Buck 1977-1982; Charles R. Vinson 1982-1986; Donald Milano 1986-1989; Trevor A. Herm 1989-1994; Ginethea D. McDowell 1994-Dec 1, 1998; John R. Allan Jan 1, 1999-2008; Marvin H. McCallum (interm) Jan 1, 2009-2009; Bernadine Wormley-Daniels 2009-2012; Ypsilanti: First [Ann Arbor] [email protected] Kenneth R. Callis 1965-1972; Timothy R. Hickey (assoc) 1965-1967; Charles R. Kish- paugh (assoc) 1967-1969; Charles R. Jacobs (assoc) 1969-1972; L. LaVerne Finch (assoc) 1969-1971; Hugh C. White 1972-1978; Joseph J. Bistayi (assoc) 1972-1975; Philip M. Seymour (assoc) 1975-1977; Tom G. Burdette (assoc) 1977-1983; Perry A. Thomas 1978-1990; William P. McKnight (assoc) 1983-1985; Marsha M. Woolley (assoc) 1985-Oct. 31, 1991; David E. Kidd 1990-1997; Louise R. Ott (assoc) Jan 1, 1992-1997; Terry W. Allen 1997-2000; Latha Ravi (assoc) 1997-Dec 31, 2000 ; Melanie L. Carey 2000-2011; Judith Y. Mayo (deacon) 2001-Dec 5, 2007; Ventra Asana (deacon), 2001-Jan 25, 2003; Rey Carlos Mondragon (assoc) 2008- ; Timothy C. Dibble 2011- Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s [Ann Arbor] William A. Kendall 1967-1969; Thomas H. Beaven 1969-1973; P. Glen Trembath 1973-1977; James E. Tuttle 1977-1984; Richard L. Dake 1984-Aug. 31, 1992; Ronald K. Fulton (interim) Sept 1, 1992-Nov 30, 1992; Gary C. Dawes Dec 1, 1992-1996; David G. Mulder 1996-2001; Pamela S. Kail 2001-2009; Steven H. Khang 2009- Zeba [Marquette] [email protected] William Kelsey 1968-1970; Lillian Richards 1971; Howard E Shaffer 1971-1981; John R. Henry 1981-1986; Gregory Rowe 1986-1990; James M. Mathews 1990-1993; David P. Snyder 1993-Oct 1, 2003; John R. Henry 2004-2011; Stephen E. Rhoades 2011-
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PASTORAL RECORD
Listing of clergy members, surviving spouses of clergy, deacons, and diaconal ministers of the Detroit Annual Conference (not necessarily a pension record); including clergy of other annual conferences and denominations serving within the bounds of the Detroit Conference. Correspondence regarding this list should be sent to the Pastoral Record Secretary, Rev. Douglas K. Olsen, 645 Franklin, Dundee, MI 48131 [[email protected]].
Abbreviations found in PASTORAL RECORD Last name, first name (spouse) email address [effective date] [(Membership Status) “X” year; ”Y” year]. Appointment service record; present
Membership status: AF Affiliate member AM Associate member DM Diaconal Minister (under provisions of pre-1992 Discipline) DMR Diaconal Minister Retired FD Deacon in Full Connection FE Elder in Full Connection FL Full-time Local Pastor HL Honorable Location HLR Honorable Location, Retired OE Elder Member of another conference OF Full Member of another denomination PD Provisional Deacon PE Provisional Elder PL Part-time Local Pastor RA Retired Associate Member RD Retired Full Deacon RL Retired Local Pastor RM Retired Full Member ROE Retired Full Elder (Full Member), of another conference SP Student Local Pastor
Codes for “x” or “y” are in the Detroit Conference, unless otherwise noted
F Full Member FD Deacon/Full Connection FE Elder/Full Connection FL Full-time Local Pastor LD Local Deacon LE Local Elder LP Local Pastor P Probationary Member PD Provisional Deacon PE Provisional Elder PL Part-time Local Pastor SP Student Local Pastor T Received on Trial (probationary member, 1968 and prior)
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Other notations: Mich. – the former Michigan Evangelical United Brethren Conference; following the merger of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and The Methodist Church in 1968 (becoming The United Methodist Church), clergy serving within the boundaries of the Detroit Annual Conference of the Methodist Church, became members of the Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
In years 1995 and before, appointments made at the time of the session of the Annual Conference were effective June 16, unless noted otherwise. As of the 1996 session of the Annual Conference, and years following, appointments were effective July 1, unless oth- erwise noted.
All addresses listed are Michigan, unless otherwise noted. Pastors serving charges after retirement (prior to 1996) are indicated as
Ablett, Joseph H. (Wilma) [email protected] [10-23-01] [(RM) T 1950 ;F 1956]. 1950 Minooka, IL; 1952 Deer Park, MD; 1956 Saginaw: Kochville; 1963 Oscoda; 1969 Escanaba; 1971 Marysville; 1980 Auburn; 1985 Retired. Home: 1003 Tulip Court, Pemberville, OH 43450 (419-833-1320)
Ackerman, Gordon Earl (Marilyn) [email protected] [3-6-04] [(RM) T 1962; F 1964]. 1959 E.U.B. IL Conf.; 1960 Symerton, IL; 1962 North De- troit; 1964 Detroit: Rice; Sep. 1966 Detroit: West Outer Drive; Oct. 1969 Franken- muth; 1983 Tecumseh; 1988 Clawson; 2001 Retired. Home: 2686 Blue Heron Lane, Wixom 48393
Adams, L. Cecile [(PL) PL 2010]. 2010 Laporte, Mapleton. (L) 3990 Smith’s Crossing, Freeland 48623 (989-695-9692), (M) 4606 Bailey Bridge Rd., Freeland 48623 (989-495- 0425)
Africa, Jeremy Paul (Kaura) [email protected] [610-08] [(FE) PE 2005; FE 2008]. Jun 1, 2005 Plymouth: First (assoc.); 2006 Midland: First (assoc.); 2010 Goodrich. Box 186, 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich 48438 (810-636-2444). Home: 9504 Fair Oaks Rd., Goodrich 48438 (810-636-7104)
Albery, Mary Barber [email protected] [6-6-08] [(RM) P 1980; F 1985]. 1983 River Rouge: Epworth, Detroit: Woodmere; 1986 Associate Council Director, Marquette District (LTFT–1/2), Munising (LTFT—1/2); 1989 Berkley: First. 1992 Retired. Home: 801 W. Middle St., #462, Chelsea 48118 (734-433-9885)
Allan, John Richard (Karen Jean) [(RA) LD 1964; LE 1966]. 1960 Farwell; Jan, 1966 Croswell; 1979 Marlette. Aug 31, 1998 Retired. 7227 W. Marlette, Marlette 48453 (989-635-7227)
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Allen, Terry Wayne (Sandra) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) P 1971; F 1974]. 1973 Birmingham: Embury (assoc.); 1974 Flint: Flint Park; Jan. 1976 Hemlock, Nelson; 1978 Regional Director, Pacific Northwest Area for Church World Service/CROP; 1980 Southfield: Hope; 1983 Ferndale: First; 1989 Executive Director, United Methodist Foundation of the Detroit Annual Confer- ence; 1990 Troy: First; 1997 Ypsilanti: First; 2000 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc); 2002 Livonia: Newburg; Sep 1, 2006 leave of absence; 2006 Retired. 28557 Golden Pond Trail, Elkhart, IN 46514 (574-226-0373)
Allie, Andrew Amadu (Madeir Boothe) [email protected] [5-18-12] [(RM) P 1976; F 1977]. 1976 Detroit: Westlawn; 1977 Detroit: Peoples; Feb. 1981 Pontiac: St. John’s; May 1, 1992 Detroit: Scott Memorial; 2001 Flint District Su- perintendent; 2009 Pontiac: St. John; Dec 31, 2009 Retired. Home: 5424 Sycamore Lane, Flint 48532
Alsgaard, Erik Jon (Sheila) Ealsgaard@@hotmail.com [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1986; F 1988]. Mar., 1984 Union, OH; 1986 Akron, Unionville; 1987 Akron, Caro (assoc.); 1988 Manchester: Sharon; Oct. 1, 1991 Seymour Lake; Jan 1, 1995 Editor, Michigan Christian Advocate; Oct 1, 1998 Assistant General Secretary for Communications; Sep 15, 2001 editor of Newscope and Faithlink; 2002 Co-Director of Communications, Baltimore-Washington Conference; Dec 1, 2006 Director of Communications, Florida Conference; 2010 St. Ignace; 2012 St. Ignace, Editor/Publisher for MI Area Newspaper,. 615 W. US 2, Box 155, St. Ignace 49781 (906-643-8088). Home: 90 Spruce St., St. Ignace 49781 (906- 430-8287)
Amick, John Harvey (Susan) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FE) PE 2006; FE 2010]. 2006 Allen Park: Trinity; 2007 Redford: New Begin- nings; 2008 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc.); 2012 Flint: Hope. G-4467 Beecher, Flint 48532 (810-732-4820)
Amstutz, David DeWayne (Carrie) [email protected] [6-29-07] [(FE) P 1976; F 1979]. 1977 Riley Center, Berville, West Berlin; 1981 North Street; Mar. 1, 1987 New Baltimore: Grace; 1990 Lambertville; 1997 Marysville; Feb 15, 1999 leave of absence; 1999 Davisburg; 2001 Riverview; 2012 Gladwin: First. 1300 Bartlett Drive, Gladwin 48624 (989-426-9619). Home: 1271 Chatter- ton, Gladwin 48624 (989-426-2698)
Amstutz, Paul Loren (Jean) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T 1957; F 1961]. 1954 New Haven; 1957 Armada; 1964 New Lothrop, Jud- dville; 1971 Owendale, Gagetown; 1976 Millington, Arbella; 1982 Fowlerville; 1987 Flint: Lincoln Park; 1998 Retired. Home: 8103 Leadley Ave., Mt. Morris 48458 (810-687-9391)
Anderson, J. Robert [(RM) P W.MI, 1984; F 1990]. 1980 Samaria, Lulu; 1984 trans. to Detroit Conf., Ida; 1989 Henderson, Chapin; 1993 Laingsburg, Middlebury; Sep 1, 1996 Laings- burg; Aug 1, 2002 incapacity leave; 2003 disability leave.
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Anderson, Thomas Craig (Karen) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1981; F 1986]. 1984 Deerfield, Petersburg; Jan. 1, 1990 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Durand; 1995 Houghton: Grace; Aug 1, 2009 Houghton Lake. 7059 W. Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake 48629 (989-422-5622). Home: 316 Superior, Houghton Lake 48629 (989-422-4365)
Andrus, Richard C. (Jean) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1973; F 1976]. Sep. 1967 Morrice, Bennington; 1972 Jasper, Weston; 1975 Bayport, Hayes; 1979 New Baltimore: Grace; Feb. 1, 1987 Warren: Wesley; Jan. 16, 1990 Warren: First (assoc.); 1992 Mt. Clemens: First; 1999 Retired. Home: 3551 Wilson St., New Baltimore 48047 (586-716-2123)
Arnesen, Tonya Morris (David) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1995; F 1997]. 1995 Plymouth: First (assoc); Jun 1, 2000 New Baltimore: Grace; 2006 Detroit: Metropolitan; 2011 Dixboro. 5221 Church St., Ann Arbor 48105 (734-665-5632). Home: 3350 Oak, Ann Arbor 48105 (734-662-3645)
Arntz, Emerson W. (Ellen) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RA) PLP 1979; FLP 1982]. 1979 Ubly, Argyle; Feb. 15, 1982 Riley Center, Berville, West Berlin; 1986 Melvindale; 1987 Lakeville, Leonard. Nov 1, 1992 Jeddo, Central-Lakeport; 2000 Jeddo, Applegate; 2002 South Central Coopera- tive Parish: Lake Fenton (parish director); 2009 Retired. Home: 47280 Savanah Dr. Macomb Twp. 48044
Arthur, Joy Eldon (Dorothy) [(RM) T N. IN, 1955; F N. IN, 1959]. 1953 Alexandria Circuit; 1958 DeSoto; 1961 Muncie: College Avenue; 1964 trans. to Detroit Conf., Saginaw: Jefferson Avenue (assoc.); 1969 Highland Park: First; 1973 Belleville; Sep., 1982 Detroit East Dis- trict Superintendent; 1988 Coleman: Faith, Geneva: Hope; 1990 Coleman: Faith; Jan. 1, 1991 Retired. Home: 183 Spring St., Midland 48640 (989-631-1039)
Bacon, Eugene Kalman (Karen) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1976 ;F 1980]. 1978 Flushing (assoc.); 1982 Flint: Bristol, Dimond; 1988 Madison Heights; Jul 1, 1995 Hancock: First; 2006 Alpena. 167 S. Ripley Blvd. Alpena 49707 (989-354-2490). Home: 1320 Hobbs, Dr., Alpena 49707 (9890356- 1846) Badley, Thomas G. (Darlene) [email protected] [5-10-11] [(RM) T 1968; F 1971]. 1965 Rea, Cone, Azalia; 1968 Macon; 1970 Harbor Beach, Port Hope; Nov. 1973 Rochester: St. Paul (assoc.); 1975 Pontiac: Alder- sgate, Elmwood; 1978 Roseville; 1984 Hancock; 1988 Clio: Bethany; 1997 Livo- nia: Newburg; 2002 Retired. Home: 6219 Square Lake Dr., Kimball 48074 (810-985-6522)
Bailey, John D. (Karen) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) FL 1999; PE 2000, FE 2003]. 1996 Custer/South Liberty, W. OH Conf.;1999 Ossineke, Hubbard Lake; Jan 1, 2005 Ossineke; 2005 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Gaines, Duffield; 2010 Clio: Bethany. 353 E. Vienna St., Box 327, Clio 48420 (810-686-5151). Home: 10480 Varna, Clio 48420 (810-686- 9241)
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Bailey, Wilson Charles (Noreen) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) PE 1999; FE 2002]. 1999 Deerfield, Wellsville; Sep 1, 1999 Wisner; 2005 leave of absence; Sep 30, 2007 Retired. Home: 4901 Squirrel Run, Farwell 48622 (989-588-4695)
Baker, Maureen Vickie (Robert) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FE) PL Dec 1, 2002; PE 2007; FE 2010]. Dec 1, 2002 Applegate; 2007 Brown City. 7043 Lincoln, PO Box 39, Brown City 48416 (810-346-2010). Home: 6931 George St., Brown City 48416 (810-346-2555)
Balfour, James Robert, II (Mary) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1970; F 1974]. 1973 Royal Oak: First (assoc.); 1975 Rose City, Churchill; 1982 Marquette: Grace, Skandia; Sep. 15, 1986 school; 1988 Leave of Absence; 1989 Pastoral Counselor/Administrator, Preventive & Rehabilitative Center, Burns Medical Center; 2002 St. Ignace; 2010 Retired. Home: N 7014 K-1 Dr., Stephenson 49887 (906-753-4857)
Ball, Glenn Charles (Margaret Ann) [(RM) T Mich 1956; F Mich 1961]. 1954 Bingham, Solon; 1956 Horton Bay, North Bay; 1958 Adamsville, Kessington; 1961 Grand Rapids: Northlawn; 1966 Caro; 1972 Onaway, Millersburg; 1983 Frankenmuth; 1996 Retired. Home: 4226 Lake- view East, Saginaw 48603 (989-790-8113)
Ball, John W. (Cyndi) [email protected] [4-13-07] [(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002]. 1999 Mayville 2007 Leave of Absence; 2009 Brighton: First (assoc.). 400 E. Grand River, Brighton 48116 (810-229-8561) 999 Fairway Trails, Brighton 48116 (989-980-7699)
Ball, Martha C. [(RM) P 1983;F 1987]. 1984 Wayne: First (assoc.); Nov. 1, 1985 Britton: Grace; April 1, 1991 Henderson Settlement, Kentucky District, Red Bird Missionary Conf. Jul 16, 1993 Hudson: First (LTFT-1/2); Jan 15, 1996 Oneida: First, Oneida, TN; 1997 leave of absence; 2002 Retired. Home: 4298 Hillside, Ann Arbor 48105 (734-213-0443)
Bamsey, Alfred Thomas (Karen) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T 1958; F 1961]. 1961 Grosse Pointe (assoc.); 1964 Detroit: Bethany; 1969 Troy: First; 1976 Detroit West District Superintendent; 1982 Conference Program Director; 1990 Ann Arbor: First; 2000 Retired. 1164 Sunset, Ann Arbor 48103 (734-997-0421)
Barnett, James E. (Valerie) [email protected] [12-8-05] [(PL) PL 2002]. Jan 1, 2002 Washington; Jun 1, 2002 Washington, Mt. Vernon; Jan 1, 2002 Washington; Jan 1, 2006 Washington/Mount Vernon (LTFT 3/4). Nov 1, 2006 Washington/Mount Vernon (LTFT ½); Jan 1, 2007 Mount Vernon; 2007 Applegate. 4792 Church, Box 1, Applegate 48401. Home: 12275 Jeddo Rd., Yale 48097 (810-387-2431)
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Barnett, Pamela Kay [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FL) PL 2002]. Jan 1, 2002 West Goodland (co-pastor); Jan 16, 2006 West Goodland; 2010 DASU Parish: Shabbona, Ubly (Parish Director). (S) 4465 Decker Rd., Decker 48426 (989-872-8094), (U) 4496 Pike St., Ubly 48475. Home: 3045 Decker Rd., Decker 48426 (810-672-9929)
Barrett, Joy Anna (Robert Long) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1982; F 1985]. 1983 Gordonville; 1988 Sterling Heights; 1993 Saginaw: State Street; 1998 Ann Arbor District Superintendent; 2004 Chelsea. 128 Park St. Chelsea 48118 (734-475-8119). Home: 10 Sycamore Dr., Chelsea 48118 (734-475-8449)
Barrett, Wayne [email protected] [6-22-10] [(AF), W MI] Executive Director, United Methodist Foundation of Michigan. 11 Fuller St., PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516, Brighton Office: 840 W. Grand River, Brighton 48116 (1-888-451-1929)
Barteld, Ralph Thomas [email protected] [12-8-05] [(RM) T 1967; F 1970]. 1958 Lakeville; 1959 Forrester; 1966 Essex, Mt. Olive (Ohio); 1970 Mayville, Silverwood, Fostoria; Feb. 1979 Cheboygan; 1985 Escan- aba: Central; 1991 Marysville; 1997 Retired. Home: 735 Sixth Street, Marysville 48040 (810-388-0281)
Bartelt, Joanne R. [email protected] [7-13-11] [(FE) SLP 1996; P 1997; FE 1999]. 1996 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc); 2000 Gladstone: Memorial; 2006 Ann Arbor: First (assoc.); 2009 Port Huron District Superintendent; 2011 Blue Water District Superintendent. 4580 North Rd., Clyde 48049 (810-385-8840). Home: 3086 Aberdeen Ct., Port Huron 48060 (810- 937-5174)
Bartlett, William Peter (Lee Ann) [email protected] [5-19-11] [(RM) SLP 1985; P 1991; F 1994]. 1985 Lake Linden, Painesdale; 1987 Middle- town, Ohio: Pleasant Ridge (W. OH Conf.); 1992 Stephenson, Hermansville: First; 1996 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Newberry (Parish Director); 2001 Onaway, Millersburg; 2011 Retired. Home: PO Box 6, Ironwood 49938 (989- 306-0644)
Bates, Donald Lloyd (Joyce) [(RM) T 1958; F 1962]. 1949 Mayville (supply); 1956 Macon (supply); 1958 Flint- stone, MD; 1962 Harrisville; 1969 Pontiac: Aldersgate, Elmwood; 1970 Sabbat- ical; April 1971 Deerfield, Petersburg; 1976 Gladwin; 1984 Capac: First & Zion; Oct. 15, 1987 Memphis, Lamb; 1991 Retired. 1124 B N.E. Miami, OK 74354 (918-919-0702)
Baunoch, Joseph Robert (Betty) [email protected] [4-16-4] [(RM) P 1984 (N. IN); F 1987 (N. IN)]. 1981 Saratoga, Mt. Zion; 1983 Elkhart: First (assoc.); 1985 Elkhart: Albright; 1990 Whiting/Centenary; 1993 Chaplain, St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, IN; 1996 Samaritan Counseling Center, Mun- ster, IN: Wheeler; 1999 Portage: First; 2002 trans to Detroit conf., 2002 Oxford; 2004 Retired. Home: 33765 Regal, Fraser 48026
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Beagan, Thomas Michael [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1982; F 1985; FLP 1992; F 1993]. 1983 Utica (assoc); 1986 Leave of Ab- sence; 1988 Honorable Location; 1992 Northville (assoc.) FLP. 1993 reinstated Northville (assoc); 2000 CEO/Executive Director, Logos Associates. 1405 Frey Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412-372-1341). Home: 6790 Stephanie Ct., Del- mont, PA 15626 (724-327-4653)
Beckwith, Norman Richard, Sr. (Christina) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1967; F 1970]. 1967 Homersville, OH; 1970 Lapeer: Trinity (assoc); 1972 Denton: Faith; 1976 Erie; 1981 trans. W. OH, Peebles; 1984 South Salem; 1987 Union Plains; 1988 Stryker; 1994 trans. to Detroit Conf., Bay Port, Hayes; 1998 Owosso: Trinity; 2008 Retired. Home:18571 W. Brady Rd., Oakley 48649 (989- 277-1289)
Bedwell, Donald Eugene (Polly) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RL) PL Dec. 1, 2002]. Dec 1, 2002 Ishpeming: Salisbury; 2004 Manistique: First; 2011 Retired. Home:141 New Delta, Manistique, MI 49654 (906-341-5812)
Beebe, Grace Ann [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FD) PD 2004; FD 2007]. Consultant, Disability Awareness and Accessibility Concerns. 2225 Emeline, Trenton 48183 (734-676-3863)
Beedle-Gee, Pamela A. (John) [(FE) PE 2003; FE 2006]. 2003 Grosse Pointe (assoc); 2009 Garden City: First. 6443 Merriman Rd., Garden City 48135 (734-421-8628). Home: 31515 Windsor, Garden City 48135 (734-422-5375)
Bell, David [email protected] [6-22-10] [(AF) East Ohio] Vice President of Stewardship; 2011 President and Executive Director, United Methodist Foundation of Michigan. 840 W. Grand River, Brighton 48116 (810-534-3001 or 1-888-451-1929). Home: 5527 Timber Bend Drive, Brighton 48116 (810-360-3217)
Bell, Virginia B. [email protected] [6-26-08] [(PL) PL 2001] 2001 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Paradise, Hulbert: Tahquamenon; Jan 1, 2002 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Paradise, Hul- bert: Tahquamenon; Oct 30, 2005 Retired. Home: PO Box 198, Paradise, MI 49768 (906-492-3202)
Benissan, John Kodzo (Janis) [email protected] [7-11-11] [(RM) P N. IL, 1979; F N. IL, 1981]. 1978 Harvey: Wesley Memorial; Aug. 1984 trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Henderson Memorial; 1987 Saginaw: New Church Development; 1998 Cooperative Ministries of Northwest Flint: Flint: Trinity; 2003 Beverly Hills; Aug 1, 2008 Flat Rock; 2011 Retired. Home: 7065 Clabuesch St., Box 438, Pigeon 48755 (989-453-2317)
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Bentley, Evans Charles (Betsy) [email protected] [10-14-04] [(FE) P 1980; F 1982]. 1980 Birmingham: First (assoc.); 1983 Manchester: Sharon; Jan. 15., 1988 Morenci; 1995 Flat Rock: First; 2004 Monroe: St. Paul’s. 201 S. Monroe St. 48161 (734-242-3000). Home: 212 Hollywood Dr., Monroe 48162 (734-241-3068)
Benton, Jeremy (Rachel) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FE) PE 2008; FE 2011]. 2008 Morrice, Pittsburg, Bancroft; 2011 Ortonville. 105 Church St., Box 286, Ortonville 48462 (248-627-3125). Home: 319 Sherman Ct., Ortonville 48462 (248-627-3347)
Bergquist, Christine J. (Gary) [email protected] [1-20-11] [(PL) PLP 1990]. 1990 Bark River; 2009 Bark River, Hermansville: First. (BR) 3716 D Rd., Bark River, 49807 (906-466-2525), (H) W 5494 Second St., Her- mansville 48847. Home: 1290 10th Rd., Bark River 49807 (906-466-2839)
Berkompas, Elwood Jay (Donna Lindberg) [email protected] [5-18-12] [(RM) P Mich., 1954; F Mich., 1957]. 1956 Adamsville; 1957 Adamsville, Kess- ington; 1958 Grand Rapids: Northlawn; 1962 Detroit: Trinity; 1965 Monroe: First; 1972 Detroit: Zion; 1976 Troy: First; 1982 Ann Arbor: West Side; 1995 Retired. Home: 396 Harbor View Dr., #11, Manistique 49854 (906-341-3414)
Berquist, Jane A. (George) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RD) CE CRT Assoc. CE, 1993; CON 1994; DFM 1997]. 1994 Royal Oak: First; 1995 Farmington Hills: Nardin Park (deacon); 2006 Retired. Home: 26375 Hal- stead, #198, Farmington Hills 48331 (248-473-0184)
Billing, Bruce Lee (Linda) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1974; F 1978]. 1977 Otisville, West Forest; 1982 Howarth, Paint Creek; 1993 Burton: Atherton; 2001 Atherton, Phoenix; 2011 Retired.5231 Sandalwood Circle, Grand Blanc 48439 (810-694-0992)
Bissell, Adam Winthrop (Shannon) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) FL 2000; PE 2002, FE 2005]. 1997-1998 Flushing (assoc); 2000 Brighton: First (assoc); 2003 Eastpointe: Immanuel; 2007 leave of absence; Feb 2, 2008 Chaplain, Lifepath Hospice, Tampa, FL; Nov, 2008 leave of absence; Jun, 2009 Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice of the Pines (AZ Conf.). 13175 East Hwy 169, Dewey, AZ 86327 (928-632-0111). Home: 1065 Ruth St., Prescott, AZ 86301 (928-778-5655)
Bixby, Jennifer Lynn [email protected] [8-24-01] [(FE) PE 2000; FE 2003]. 2000 Northville: First (assoc). 2004 leave of absence; Aug 1, 2004, Chaplain, US Navy; Sep 15, 2006 Leave of Absence. Home: 3034 S. Navel Ave., Yuma, AZ 85365 (928-269-6422)
Blair, Betty Montei (Coulson) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(RL) FL 2002]. 2002 Lexington; Jun 30, 2009 Retired. 5674 Gov. Sleeper Ct., Lexington 48450 (810-359-3419)
Blair, Eugene A. (Dawn) [email protected] [5-15-09]
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[(RM) P W. OH 1982; F W. OH 1985]. 1980 Columbus: Hilltop; Toledo: New Hori- zon; 1986 Dean of the Chapel, UPPER ROOM; 1992 Methodist Church of Kenya, West ; 1993 Columbus: Livingston Avenue; 1995 Northern Illinois Conference Staff, Congregational Development; Jan 1, 2004 transf to Detroit Conference; Jan 1, 2004 Associate Council Director, in American Spiritual Formation; 2009 Flint District Superintendent; 2011 Crossroads District Superintendent; Apr 1, 2012 Retired. Home: 3631 Meadow Grove Trail, Ann Arbor 48108 (734-748- 0287)
Blanchard, Joshua [(FL) FL 2011]. 2011 Onaway, Millersburg. (O) 3647 North Lynn St., PO box 762, Onaway 48765 (989-733-8811), (M) 5484 Main St., Box 258, Millersburg 49759 (989-733-6946). Home: 3653 N. Elm, Box 762, Onaway 49765 (989-733- 8434)
Blankenburg, Verne William (Marilyn) [(RL) LD 1996; LE 1968]. 1961 Clifford; 1962 Melvin, Rosenburg; 1964 West Goodland, East Goodland; 1968 Kingston, Deford; 1972 Gaines, Argentine; 1997 Snover, Moore: Trinity; 1980-1983 New Lothrop, Juddvile. 1985 disability without benefits. 1999 Retired. Home: 9459 Orchard, PO Box 394, New Lothrop 48460 (810-638-5722)
Blomquist, Paul Frederick (Beatrice) [email protected] [1-1-09] [(RM) T MI, 1957; F MI, 1959]. 1955 Niles: First (assoc.); 1957 Coloma; 1962 trans to N. Eng. Conf., Pittsfield; 1964 trans. to Detroit Conf., Ferndale: First (assoc.); 1966 Troy: Big Beaver; 1969 Warren: First; 1973 Flint District Superin- tendent; 1979 Port Huron: First; 1985 Farmington: Orchard; 1996 Retired. Home: 5578 Hummingbird Lane, Clarkston 48346 (248-620-1713)
Boayue, Charles S.G., Jr. (Elizabeth) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) FLP 1990; P 1991; F 1993]. 1990 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc.). 1991 De- troit: Metropolitan (assoc.-LTFT), Jefferson Avenue (LTFT); 1993 Associate Council Director: Urban Missioner; 1999 Detroit: Second Grace. 18700 Joy, De- troit 48228 (313-838-6475). Home: 22495 Ivanhoe Lane, Southfield 48034 (248- 350-9203)
Bohnsack, Benjamin (Marcia) [email protected] [7-23-07] [(RM) P 1969; F 1971]. 1970 Livonia: Newburg (assoc.); 1973 Hardy; 1980 Mar- quette: First; 1988 Brighton: First; 1997 Farmington: Nardin Park; 2006 Retired. 3140 State Highway M-28 East, Marquette 49855 (906-343-6638)
Bohnsack, Christine F. (Robert) [email protected] [8-30-04] [(RA) PL 1993; FL 1994; AM 1999]. 1993 Painesdale: A. Paine; 1994 Lake Lin- den, Laurium, Mar 1, 2000 Ontonagon, Greenland, Rockland: St. Paul; 2004 leave of absence; Sep 3, 2005 Retired. R1, Box 181A, Baraga 49908 (906-353- 7597) Boley, Robert William [email protected] [6-6-08] [(RM) T IL, 1950; F IL, 1952]. 1950 school; 1951 Assumption; 1955 Champaign: First (assoc.); 1958 trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Strathmore (assoc.); Jan. 1961 Beverly Hills; 1970 Detroit: Redford; Dec. 1974 Adrian; 1982 Grosse Pointe; 1989
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Bourns, David E. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RL) PL May 1, 2004]. May 1, 2004 Geneva: Hope; Oct 10, 2009 Retired. Home: 11202 N. Brinton Rd., Lake 48632 (989-544-2719)
Bouse, Carol Marie Blair (Allen) [email protected] [(FE) P 1995; F 1997]. 1995 Owendale, Gagetown; Oct 1, 1996 Fenton (assoc); 2001 Lake Orion (assoc); 2002 Dearborn: Mt. Olivet; 2006 Bay City: Christ. 4267 S. Two Mile Rd., Bay City 48706 (989-684-1101). Home: 4471 Linden Park Dr., Bay City 48706 (989-684-1486)
Bouvier, Sylvia Ann (Carl) [email protected] [6-12-03] [(RM) P 1985; F 1987]. 1985 Lakeville, Leonard; 1987 Pontiac: Aldersgate; 1987- 1992 Oakland County Jail Chaplain; May, 1989 Pontiac United Ministries Asso- ciation, parish director; 1992 Flint: Oak Park; 1998 Howarth, Paint Creek; 2006 Retired. 320 Dobson Branch Trail, Nolensville, TN 37135 (615-776-8634)
Bowman, Daniel James (Celina) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PLP 1991; P 1993; F 1995]. May 16, 1991 LaSalle: Zion; Jan 1, 1995 Lapeer: Trinity (assoc); Sep 1, 1998 Marlette: First. 3169 Main, Marlette 48453 (989-635-2075). Home: 3169 Main St., Marlette 48453 (989-635-2436)
Boyd, Gordon B. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) trans. from Independent Assemblies of God, 1978; F 1984]. Aug., 1979 Lapeer: Trinity (assoc.); 1981 Carsonville, Applegate, Watertown; July 15, 1984 Owosso: Trinity; Oct., 15, 1987 Capac: First, Zion; 1991 Springville; Dec 1, 1992 LaPorte, Mapleton; Sep 1, 1994 North American Study Center; 1997 Counselor- Professor, Baker College, North American Study Center. Home: 26110 Nagel, Roseville 48066 (586-774-8293)
Braid, James Carroll (Judy) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T 1956; F 1961]. 1959 Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc.); 1962 Cass City; 1968 Vassar; 1969 Sanford; 1983 Milford; 1995 Retired. Home: 1850 Helena Ave., Hartland 48353 (248-887-4312) [died May 21, 2012]
Brakeman, Harry M. (Ella) [email protected] [11-29-01] [(RA) LD 1963; LE 1965]. 1957 Port Huron: Mills Memorial; 1963 Jeddo, Buel; 1968 Washington, Davis; 1974 Deckerville, Minden City; 1977 Ogden; 1987 Re- tired. <1987-91 Brent Creek, Northwest Venice, LTFT; 1996-1997 West Berlin, Leonard>. Home: 5126 Beard Rd., North Street 48049 (810-385-7343)
Branstrom. Terri L. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL Jan 1, 2005]. Jan 1, 2005 Ishpeming: Salisbury; 2012 Republic, Wood- land. (R) 216 S. Front St., Box 395, Republic 49879 (906-376-2389); (W) HCR1 Box 125, Michigamme 49861 (906-323-6151). Home: 8825 M5 Rd., Gladstone 49837 (906-786-8334)
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Bray, William E. [(RM) T 1952; F 1957]. 1955 Flint: Eastwood; 1960 Chaplain, U.S. Navy; 1972 Sabbatical Leave; 1974 Retired. Home: 13885 Mira-Montana, Delmar, CA 92014 (613-259-1544)
Breitkreuz, Benjamin H. (Sharlene) [(RM) 1977 trans. from American Baptist Assn.;F 1982]. 1978 Indiana University Hospital, Chaplain; Director of Dept. of Pastoral Care, Parkland Memorial Hos- pital; Jan 1, 1993 Department of Pastoral Care and Education, Medical University of South Carolina; 1997 Community Donation Coordinator, Transplant Center; 2000 leave of absence; Aug 1, 2001 Chaplain, Clinical Pastoral Educator, Bon Secours, St. Francis Xavier Hospital (335.1); Sep 1, 2002 leave of absence; 2004 Chaplain, Clinical Pastoral Educator; Jan 1, 2007 voluntary leave of absence; 2008 Retired. Home: 22 D Foxwood Dr, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Brenner, Robert Dale (Joyce) [email protected] [6-17-08] [(FE) PL 2000; PE 2002, FE 2005]. 2000 Denton: Faith; Sep 1, 2002 Carleton; 2010 Farmington: First. PO Box 38, 33112 Grand River, Farmington 48322 (248-474-6573). Home: 25766 Livingston Circle, Farmington Hills 48335 (248- 474-7568)
Britt, James Edward (Denise) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1986; F 1989]. 1986 Owosso: Central; 1990 Algonac: Trinity; 1992 West Vienna; 2001 Livonia: Clarenceville; Aug 16, 2006 Norway Grace, Faithhorn; 2011 Flint: Calvary. 2111 Flushing R.d, Flint 48504 (810-238-7685). Home: 2327 Limstone Lane, Flushing 48433 (810-732-8359)
Britt, John Joseph (Janine) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1982; F 1984]. 1982 Warren: First (assoc.); Nov. 1982 Sterling, Alger, Bentley; 1990 Mio; 2005 Pigeon: First. 7102 Michigan Ave., Box 377, Pigeon 48755 (989-453-2475). Home: 7090 Scheurer St., Box 377, Pigeon 48755 (989- 453-3232)
Brooks, Tracy L. (Kimberly) [email protected] [5-2-11] [(FL) FL 1998]. Aug 16, 1998 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Grand Marais, Germfask; 2003 Gordonville; 2005 family leave; Jan 13, 2007 without appoint- ment; 2007 Harrisville, Lincoln; 2011 Glennie, Harrisville, Lincoln; 2012 Mio. 1101 W. Eighth St., Mio 48647 (989-826-5598). Home: 1005 W. Eighth St., Mio 48647 (989-826-5521)
Brookshear, Wayne Walker (Margie) [(RM) T 1958; F 1960]. 1956 Lennon; 1960 Pontiac: St. Luke’s, Oakland Univer- sity Wesley Foundation; 1968 Detroit: St. Mark’s; 1972 Milford; 1983 Retired. Home: 450 Gordon Circle, Key Largo, FL 33037 (305-453-3126)
Brown, Carole A. [(PL) PL Apr 1, 2005]. Apr 1, 2005 Oregon; 2006 Owosso: Burton, Carland; 2011 Mayville. 610 Ohmer, PO Box 189, Mayville 48744 (989-843-6151). Home: 860 E. Brown Rd., Mayville 48744 (989-843-0049)
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Brown, Colon Robert [email protected] [8-17-01] [(FE) P, N. IN, 1987; F N. IN, 1991]. 1985 Michigan City; 1987 Mishawaka; 1992 trans. to Detroit Conf., Burton: Burton; Dec 15, 1995 Grand Blanc: Phoenix; 1997 Associate Council Director, Director of Congregational Development; 2005 As- sociate Executive Director, United Methodist Union; Feb 1, 200 incapacity leave. Home: 146 S. River Ave, #103, Holland 49423
Brown, Dale E. (Margaret) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1971; F 1974]. 1973 AuGres, Turner, Twining; Mar. 1979 Mayville, Fos- toria, Silverwood; Jan. 8, 1984 Hardy; 1989 Birch Run; 1999 Bay City: Fremont Avenue; 2002 Macon; Mar 1, 2004 Macon (LTFT 3/4); 2007 Capac: First, Zion Community; 2011 Menominee: First. 601 Tenth, Box 323, Menominee 49858 (906-864-2555). Home: 1801 17th Ave., Menominee 49858 (906-352-4007)
Brown, Debra Kay (Dennis) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL)] PL Oct 1, 2000]. Oct 1, 2000 Cole; 2002 Cole, Melvin; Aug 1, 2010 King- ton. P.O. Box 196, 3453 Washington St., Kingston 48741 (989-683-2832). Home: 3442 Washington St., Box 243, Kingston 48741 (810-366-0430)
Brown, Janet Jacqueline [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2007; FE 2010]. 2007 Detroit: Trinity Faith. 19750 W. McNichols, De- troit 48219 (313-533-0101). Home: 23470 Meadow Park, Redford 48239 (313- 533-8423)
Brown, Richard B. (Randi) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RL) PL 2000; FL 2003]. Mar 16, 2000 Calumet, Mohawk-Ahmeek, Lake Linden, Laurium (assoc); 2003 Vernon, Bancroft; 2005 Kingston, Clifford; Dec 1, 2009 Kingston. 2010 Retired. Home: 4257 Mill Ridge Circle, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Brown, Robert L.S. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T Rock River, 1949; F Rock River, 1951]. 1949 LaGrange (assoc.); 1950 Chicago: Central Park Avenue; 1954 Chicago: Community; Nov. 1958 trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc.); 1967 Sault Ste. Marie: Central, Al- gonquin; 1972 Saginaw: First; 1977 Farmington: Orchard; 1985 Flint District Su- perintendent; 1990 Retired. Home: 801 W. Middle St., #571, Chelsea 48118 (734-433-0731)
Brown, Ronald Alex (Joan) [(RL) PLP 1987]. 1987 Keego Harbor: Trinity; 1994 Retired. Home: 294 Draper, Pontiac 48341 (248-681-8470)
Brown, Tom, II (Patricia) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T 1957; F 1959]. 1959 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1960 St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd; 1965 River Rouge: Epworth; 1968 Iron Mountain: Trinity; 1973 Roseville; 1978 Hemlock, Nelson; 1984 Warren: Wesley; Dec. 1, 1986 Flint: Oak Park; 1992 Burton: Emmanuel; 1997 Retired. Home: 14335 29 Mile Rd., Albion 49224 (517-629-9606)
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Brun, Wesley LeRoy (Beverly) [email protected] [12-5-08] [(RM) P MO E., 1963; F, MO E, 1965]. 1965 school (Yale); 1966 Monroe City, Florida (Missouri); 1968 St. Louis: Grace (assoc); 1974 Pastoral Counseling Cen- ter, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL; 1986 Executive Director, Samar- itan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan (1999 trans to Det Conf); 2006 Retired. Home: 25514 Kilreigh Dr., Farmington Hills 48336 (248-477-3209)
Bryant, Jr, Kenneth [email protected] [6-11-08] [(PL) PL May, 2000]. May 1, 2000 Detroit: Ford Memorial. 16400 W. Warren, Detroit 48228 (313-584-0035). Home: 23169 Morning Side Dr., Southfield 48034 (248-355-9732)
Bryant, Vivian C. (William) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) P 1997 on recognition of orders AME; FE 2000]. 1997 Southfield: Hope (assoc); Jun 30, 2003 Retired. Home: 313 Castlemere Ct., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (615-216-0420)
Bryce, Margaret E. [(PE) PL 2008, PE 2012 (Church of the Nazarene)]. Aug 1, 2008 Attica. 27 Elk Lake Rd., Attica 48412 (810-724-0690). Home: 94 Birmingale Ave., Lapeer 48446 (810-338-2373)
Buck, Steven J. (Susan) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) trans. from Wesleyan Methodist, 1977; F 1979]. 1977 Yale, Greenwood; Jan. 15, 1982 Royal Oak: First (assoc.); 1988 Marquette: First; 1993 Flint: Court Street; 2008 Northville: First. 777 W. Eight Mile Rd., Northville 48167 (248-349- 1144). Home: 20490 Lexington Blvd., Northville 48167 (248-349-1143)
Buchholz, Pamela Leigh (Fredric) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FD) PD 2006; FD 2009]. 2006 Midland: First, Minister of Christian Education (deacon). 315 W. Larkin, Box 466, Midland 48640 (989-835-6797). Home: 256 E. Youngs Ct., Midland 48640 (989-835-3203)
Burdette, Tom Glenn (Gail) [email protected] [6-25-08] [(FE) P 1975; F 1979]. 1977 Ypsilanti: First (assoc.); 1983 Lincoln Community; Nov. 1, 1985 Chaplain, M. J. Clark Home, Grand Rapids, MI; Dec. 1, 1986 Staff Chaplain, University of Michigan Health System. UH 2A220, Box 0062, Ann Arbor, 48109, (734-936-4041). Home: 8424 Crestshire, Ypsilanti 48197 (734- 484-6004)
Burkey, Robert E. (Beth) [email protected] [9-18-01] [(RM) T 1966; F 1974]. 1969 Dearborn: Mt. Olivet (assoc.); 1970 Macon; 1973 Ogden; 1977 Ida; 1982 Marine City; 1985 Port Huron: Gratiot Park, Washington Avenue; 1988 Pontiac: First; 1992 Hope, Mount Vernon; 1996 Mt. Morris 2003 Retired. Home: 9344 Pine Crest Ct., Davison 48423
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Burns, Ellen Florence (William) [email protected] [5-19-11] [(RL) PL 1996, FL 2000]. 1996 Eastern Thumb Cooperative Parish: Minden City, Forester; 2000 Decker, Argyle, Shabbona, Ubly; Jan 1, 2006 Parish Director, DASU Parish (Decker, Argyle, Shabbona, Ubly); 2010 Retired. Home: PO Box 557, 7209 Main St., Port Sanilac 48469 (810-622-8839)
Burstall, Richard Erich (Marcia) [email protected] [6-6-08] [(PE) PL May 15, 2005, PE 2008]. May 15, 2005 Azalia, London; 2007 Morenci; 2010 Britton: Grace. 9250 E. Monroe, Britton 49229 (517-451-8280). Home: 3402 Saxony Dr., N, Tecumseh 49286 (517-815-1249)
Butters, Terry Douglas [email protected] [9-7-02] [(FL) FL 2001 (Church of the Brethren)] 2001 Kingston, Deford; 2003 Kingston, Clifford; 2005 incapacity leave. Home: 2204 Second St., Connellsville, PA 15425
Byadiah, Bonnie D. (Cleg Bordeaux) [(RM) P 1980; F 1983]. 1981 Caro (assoc.); 1983 Burton; 1992 Pontiac Cooper- ative Parish: First; 1997 Retired. Home: 664 Nichols, Auburn Hills 48326
Carpenter, Monique R. [(PL) PL 2010]. 2010 Deckerville, Minden City. (D) 3354 Main St., Deckerville 48427 (810-376-2029), (MC) 1436 Main St., Box 126, Minden City 48456. Home: 3346 Main St., Deckerville 48427 (810-376-8155)
Carey, Melanie L. (Jonathan) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1990; F 1993]. 1991 Hudson: First; 1993 Livonia: Newburg (assoc); 2000 Ypsilanti: First; 2011 Detroit Renaissance District Superintendent. 8000 Woodward, Detroit, 48201 (313-638-2390). Home: 1148 Cadmus, Troy 48085 (248-828-9920)
Cargo, William Abram (Alice Jo) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1971; F WIS., 1975]. 1973 Waukaw, Elo, Eureka (Wisconsin); 1974 Admin. Sec. Office Pres, Union Seminary, NY; 1975 school, Nunnelly, Bethel, TN; 1976 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Jefferson Avenue; 1981 Riverview; 1988 Oscoda, Oscoda Indian Church; 2006 Grayling: Michelson Memorial; 2011 Re- tired. 3650 N. US 23, Oscoda 48750 (989-739-5147)
Carter, Ronald D. [email protected] [6-12-03] [(RM) P Mich., 1951; F Mich., 1957]. 1955 Marcellus; 1958 Flint: First; 1964 De- troit: Grace; Oct. 1970 Flat Rock; 1979 Bay City: First; 1984 Tawas; Jan. 1., 1990 Retired. Home: 2161 Waylife Court, Alva, FL 33920 (941-728-3872)
Cartwright, Donna Joan [Osterhout] (Richard) [email protected] [7-5-08] [(RM) P 1978; F 1981]. 1979 Inkster; Jan. 1983 Taylor: West Mound; Sep. 1, 1987 Lexington, Bethel; 1991 Lincoln Community; 1996 Marine City; Feb 1, 2002 incapacity leave; 2003 Retired. 3385 Berry Dr., Burtchville 48059 (810-385-8404)
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Cattell, H. Reginald (Dorothy) [(RM) Trans. from Missouri, Nov. 1972]. 1972 Imlay City, Attica; 1974 Imlay City, Goodland, E. Goodland; 1975 Hazel Park; Feb. 1979 Detroit: Zion; Nov. 1, 1983 Swartz Creek; Sep 1, 1994 Retired. Home: 24 St. Joseph St., St. Thomas, On- tario
Chapman, Mary Ellen (James) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FL) FL Mar, 2002]. Mar 1, 2002 Hazel Park; 2010 Lincoln Community. 9074 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti 48197 (734-482-4446). Home: 9066 Whittaker Rd., Yp- silanti 48197 (734- 482-6063)
Chapman, Robert David (Sandy) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RL) PL 1995]. 1995 Avoca, Ruby; disability leave; 2001 Port Huron: Gratiot Park; 2009 Port Huron: Gratiot Park and Port Huron: Washington Ave; 2012 Re- tired. Home: 4458 Atkins Rd., Port Huron 48060 (810-982-2049)
Chappell, Lynn Francis (Caren) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1972; F 1975]. 1974 Sterling, Alger, Bentley; 1981 Wisner; 1984 Whitte- more, Prescott; 1989 Kingston, Deford; 1996 Pickford; May 1, 2003 Gladwin; 2009 Retired.
Charlefour, Kathy Ruth (John) [email protected] [1-20-09] [(FE) PL 2001; PE 2002; FE 2005]. 2001 Monroe: East Raisinville Frenchtown; Sep 1, 2002 Monroe: East Raisinville Frenchtown (LTFT 3/4) Carleton (assoc) (LTFT 1/4). Nov 1, 2005 Dearborn: Good Shepherd.1570 Mason, Dearborn 48124 (313-278-4350). Home: 22186 Nona, Dearborn 48124 (313-730-1790)
Cheatham, Richard C. (Diane) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T 1964; F 1966]. 1961 Napoleon; 1967 Ann Arbor: Glacier Way; May 1974 Detroit: St. James; 1977 Brighton; 1988 Franklin: Community; Jul 31, 1998 Re- tired.. Home: 6331 Penwoods, San Antonio, TX 78240
Cho, Hyun Jun [(FE)]. 2010 (Korean Methodist)]. 2010 Ann Arbor: Korean. 1526 Franklin, Ann Arbor 48103 (734-662-0660). Home: 1811 Avondale, Ann Arbor 48103 (734-761- 1665)
Christman, Catherine [(PE) PE 2010 (W. MI)]. 2010 Midland: First (assoc.). 315 W. Larkin, Box 466, Midland 48640 (989-835-6797). Home: 940 S. Pinecroft Lane, Midland 48640
Chun, Sang Yoon (Jinah) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1988; F 1990]. 1988 Reese, Watrousville; 1992 Elkton; 1996 Korean United Methodist Church of Greater Washington (Virginia Conference), (para 426.1); 1999 Birch Run; 2005 Monroe: First; 2007 Ida, Samaria: Grace (I) Box 28, 8124 Ida East, Ida 48140 (734-269-6127), (S) 1463 W. Samaria Rod., Box 37, Samaria 48177 (734-856-6430). Home: Box 194, 1465 W. Samaria Rd., Samaria 48177 (734-856-1795)
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Church, David E. (Winona) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1955; F 1960]. 1958 Grass Lake; 1962 Houghton; 1968 Wesley Foun- dation, Oakland University, Rochester: St. Luke’s; 1969 Rochester: St. Luke’s; 1970 Walled Lake; 1978 Dearborn: Mt. Olivet; 1988 Livonia: Newburg. 1992 Highland; 1995 Retired. Home: 717 W. Middle St., Chelsea 48118 (734-475- 8667)
Clark, Lisa J. [email protected] [5-20-10] [(PL) PL 2000]. Oct 1, 2000 Capac: First and Zion Community (assoc); 2008 Capac: Zion Community (assoc.), Ruby; 2011 Capac: First, Capac: Zion Com- munity, Ruby. (F) 206 W. Mill St., Box 190, Capac 48014 (810-395-2112), (ZC) 14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 48014 (810-395-2112); (R) 6650 Abbottsford, Ruby 48049 (810-324-2328). Home: 11681 Speaker Rd., Yale 48097 (810-387-2336)
Clark, Saundra Jean (Mike) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2003; FE 2006]. 2003 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Newberry, Engadine. (N) 110 W. Harrie St., Newberry 49868 (906-293-5711), (E) 13970 Park Ave., Engadine 49827 (906-477-9989). Home: Elm St., PO Box 157, Enga- dine 49827 (906-477-6254)
Clark, Scott [(PL) PL 2012]. 2012 South Central Cooperative Ministry: Mt. Bethel. 3205 Jossman Rd. Holly 48442 (248-627-7600). Home: 3053 Allen Rd. Ortonville 48462 (248-763-9714)
Clarke, Curtis [(FL) FL 2011]. Nov 12, 2011 Armada/West Berlin. (A) 23200 E. Main, Box 533, Armada 48005 (586-784-5201); (WB) 905 Holmes Rd., Box 91, Allenton 48002 (810-395-2409). Home: 23234 E. Main St., Box 533, Armada 48005 (586-784- 9484)
Clemmer, William Michael (Susan) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1981; F 1983]. 1979 Samaria, Lulu; Jan 1, 1981 Deerfield, Petersburg; 1984 Asst. Admin., Chelsea Retirement Home; Feb 1, 1987 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc–1/2 time); 1988 leave of absence; 1989 honorable location; 1994 read- mitted; Sep 1, 1994 Azalia, London; Feb 1, 2003 incapacity leave; Feb 16, 2003 disability leave; 2005 Deerfield, Wellsville (LTFT 3/4). (D) 110 Williams St., Box 395, Deerfield 49238 (517-447-3420), (W) 2509 S. Wellsville 49228 (517-486- 4777). Home: 15300 Dixon, Dundee 48131 (734-529-3213)
Clevenger, Leonard A. (Renae) [email protected] [1-13-11] [(PE) PL Nov 15, 2007; PE 2010]. Nov 15, 2007 Mapleton; 2010 Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul. 165 E. Square Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48302 (248-338-8233). Home: 208 Barrington Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48302 (248-338-9528)
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Cochran, James D. (Theresa) [(RM) P W. MI, 1963; F W. MI, 1965]. 1963 Lexington Conf: Scott Methodist, Maysville, KY; 1963 Trans. to W. MI Conf., Grand Rapids: St. Paul (Co-Pastor); 1965 Grand Rapids: Church of the Redeemer; 1968 Trans. to Detroit Conf., De- troit: Central (assoc.); 1970 Detroit West District Superintendent; 1976 school; 1980 Trans. to W. MI Conf., Conference Staff: Program Coordinator; 1986 Flint: Court St. (assoc.); 1987 Trans. to Detroit Conf.; 1988 Detroit: Conant Avenue; 1992 Dixboro; 1998 Retired. Home: 8203 Berkshire Dr., Ypsilanti 48198 (734- 483-5939)
Coffey, Michael [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) AF 2007 Missouri Conf., FE 2008 transfer to Detroit Conf., from Missouri Conf.] 2007 Executive Director, Bay Shore Camp; Apr 30, 2012 voluntary leave of absence.
Colby, Roger L. (Dorothy) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1969; F 1976]. 1975 Genesee, Thetford Center; 1980 Coleman: Faith, Geneva: Hope; 1986 Houghton Lake; 1992 Flint: Central; 1998 Grand Blanc; 2008 Retired. Home: 6444 Kings Pointe Dr., Grand Blanc 48439 (810-694-6873)
Coley, Edward (Virginia) [(RM) T N. ARK, 1950; F N. ARK, 1952]. 1950 Lane, Texas (student); 1952 Leonard; 1953 Chaplain, Air Force; 1955 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Bessemer; 1956 Iron Mountain: Trinity; 1961 Detroit: St. Andrew’s; 1968 Dearborn: Mt. Olivet; 1978 Trenton: Faith; 1984 Livonia: Newburg; 1988 Retired. <1991-1996 Farm- ington: Orchard (assoc.)>. Home: Oakwood Common, 16351 Rotunda Dr., Apt. 123B, Dearborn 48120 (313-908-7609)
Collazo, Luis [email protected] [6-30-08] [(OE)]. 2008 Detroit: El Buen New Creations Ministry. 1270 Waterman, Detroi 48209 (313-843-4170). Home: 29220 Hemlock Dr., Farmington Hills 48336 (248- 895-8699)
Collins, David Clark (Roberta) [email protected] [9-26-10] [(RM) P 1983; F 1987]. June 1, 1980 Bradfordsville Circuit (Louisville Conf.); June 1, 1984 North Lake, Salem Grove; Nov. 1, 1985 Lincoln Community; 1991 Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue, Sheridan Avenue; 1997 Montrose; 2006 Elkton; Apr 15, 2009 incapacity leave; 2011 Retired. Home: 10195 W. Stanley Rd., Flushing 48433 (810-487-1949)
Combs, Jonathan [(PL) PL 2009]. Nov 7, 2009 Oak Park: Faith. 23880 Scotia, Oak Park 48237 (248-542-8861). Home: 16349 Liberty Bell N., Macomb 48044 (586-532-7335)
Cook, Lisa L. (Ron) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(FE) PM 1997; FM 2000]. 1997 Tawas (assoc.); May 1, 2000 Saginaw: Kochville; 2004 Northville: First (assoc); 2009 West Branch: First. 2490 W. State Rd., West Branch 48661 (989-345-0210). Home: 2458 W. State Rd., West Branch 48661 (989-345-0688)
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Cook, Paul W., Jr. [(PL) (PL 2011]. 2011 Melvindale: New Hope. 3401 Oakwood, Melvindale 48122 (313-383-6577)
Cooke, Carl R. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(LP) LP Jan 2007]. Jan 1, 2007 Middlebury; Jan 1, 2009 Flint: Eastwood. 3312 Whittier, Flint 48506 (810-742-7200)
Cooley, Frederick Paul (Margot) fpcooley@[email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 19 ; F 19 ] 1965 Mayfield Village, OH; 1969 Brook Park, OH; 1975 Garfield Heights, OH; Aug. 1979 Trans. from E. OH Conf., Bay Port, Hayes; 1984 Mt. Clemens: First (assoc.); 1988 Hancock: First; 1995 Wayne: First; Aug 1, 2000 Retired. 2421 River Woods Drive, North, Canton 48188 (734-495-9314)
Coon, Joseph [(PL) PL 2012]. Apr 1, 2012 Rose City: Trinity. 125 West Main St., Box 130, Rose City 48654 (989-685-2350). Home: 163 Hayes, Box 130, Rose City 48654 (989-685-2736)
Cooper, Oscar William, Jr. (Ruth) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) T 1961; F 1963]. 1961 Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s; 1965 Manchester; 1969 Manchester: Sharon; 1970 Elkton; 1974 Port Huron: First; 1979 Warren: First; 1985 Saginaw: Ames; 1989 Retired. Home: 4742 Westbury Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970-377-0233)
Corl, Ronald Kinsey (Sharon) [(RM) T 1964; F 1968]. 1963 Macon; 1967 Plymouth: First (assoc.); 1971 Samaria: Grace; 1974 Clinton; Nov. 1975 Madison Heights; 1988 Harper Woods: Redeemer; 1999 Retired. Home: 10014 Cane Creek, Houston, TX 77070
Cormicle, Shirley Ann [email protected] [2-26-02] [(RM) P 1993; F 1996]. Sep 1, 1994 South Central Cooperative Ministry: Linden, Argentine; 1998 school (St. Paul School of Theology); 1999 Flint: Court Street (assoc); Jan 1, 2003 Retired. Home: 4524 Market Square, Flint 48506 (810-736- 1130)
Cortelyou, Carter Louis [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1990; F 1992]. 1990 South Central Cooperative Ministry: Linden, Argen- tine; Sep 1, 1994 Rose City: Trinity, Churchill; 1998 Manchester: Sharon; 2007 Otisville, West Forest; 2010 Birmingham: Embury, Royal Oak: St. John’s, Wa- terford: Trinity. (BE) 1803 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham 48009 (248-644-5708), (ROSJ) 3506 Rochester Rd., Royal Oak 48073 (248-585-0352), (WT) 6440 Maceday Dr., Waterford 48329 (248-623-6860). Home: 318 Edmund Ave., Royal Oak 48073 (248-585-0352)
Covintree, George E., Jr. (Winifred) [(FE) SLP, S. NE, 1985; P 1989; F 1991]. 1985 Rockland, MA: Heatherly; 1989 Waterford: Central (assoc.); Sep 1, 1993 Detroit: Redford; 1997 Pontiac: Baldwin Avenue; 2005 Berkley: First; 2010 Livonia: St. Matthew’s. 30900 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia 48152 (734-422-6038). Home: 31000 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia 48152
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Cowdin, Charlotte A. (Douglas) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FD) CRT, 1984; CON (CE), 1990, FD 2000]. 1980 Clarkston; Feb. 1, 1991 Leave of Absence. 1992 Study Leave. Aug 1, 1994 Coordinator of Diaconal Min- istry Education, Ecumenical Theological Seminary; Jan 1, 1995 (LTFT) Retreat Leader Consultant in CE; May 1, 2003 Retired. Home: 6132 Wildrose Lane, Lakeport 48059 (810-385-3852)
Cowdin, Christopher Douglas [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1988; F 1991]. 1989 Utica (assoc.); 1996 Family Leave; 1998 Warren: Wesley (LTFT ½) 2001 Eastpointe: Immanuel (assoc) (LTFT ½), Parish Director, Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish; 2002 Troy: Fellowship; May 1, 2003 leave of absence. Home: 3099 Cherry Creek Lane, Sterling Heights 48314 (586- 731-3599)
Cowing, Kendall W. (Della) [(RM) P 1952; F 1955]. 1951 Jackson: Vandercook Lake; 1955 Jackson: Brook- side; 1959 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Ann Arbor: First (assoc.); 1973 Human Re- sources Development Associates; 1981 Leave of Absence; 1986 Retired. 704 Harbor Gate, Cornelius, NC 28031
Cowling, Ramona Elizabeth [email protected] [5-18-12] [(RM) P 1984; F 1988]. 1985 McMillan, Engadine, Germfask; 1987 Inkster: Christ; 1989 Disability Leave; 1993 Macon; Sep 1, 1997 disability; 2002 Retired. Home: 1131 N. Maple, #2, Ann Arbor 48103 (734-585-5156)
Cozadd, Frank A. (Fay) [(RM) T 1952; F 1956]. 1949 Barryton; 1952 Bloomingdale; 1954 Sturgis (assoc.); 1956 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Christ (assoc.); 1958 Farmington: Orchard; 1967 Clarkston; 1975 Ann Arbor: West Side; 1982 Clawson; 1985 Flint: Hope; 1989 Retired. Home: (summer) 173 Campbell Rd., Hale 48739 (989-473-3549); (winter, Nov to April): 2450 S. Ridgewood, #30, Edgewater, FL 32141)
Craig, James Allan (Phyllis) [(RM) T 1956; F 1960]. 1956 Pesotum, IL; 1957 Munith; 1960 Dixboro; 1963 Chelsea; 1967 Grand Blanc; 1971 Program Consultant, Conf. Staff; 1979 Flint District Superintendent; 1985 Exec. Secretary, Office of Congregational Rede- velopment, National Division, General Bd. of Global Ministries, Saginaw: Sheri- dan Avenue; 1986 Asst. Gen. Secretary, Congregational Development and Renewal, General Bd. of Global Ministries, National Division; 1996 Retired. Home: 650 Chester St., South Lyon 48178
Crane, Lawson D. (Beverly) [(RM) P 1971; F 1974]. 1968 Clayton, Rollin Center; Feb. 1976 Oak Grove; 1986 Pickford; 1993 Auburn; 2009 Retired. 1334 Beamer, Blissfield 49228 (517-486- 2082)
Crawford, Margie Renee [email protected] [5-21-11] [(FE) PE 2005; FE 2009]. 2005 Flint: Court Street (assoc.); 2008 St. Clair Shores: First; 2011 St. Clair: First. 415 North third St., Saint Clair 48079 (810-329-7186). Home: 1978 Woodland Estates Dr., Saint Clair 48079 (810-326-4699)
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Crawford, Wallace Peter (Alice Kay) [email protected] [10-8-10] [(FE) P 1985; F 1988]. 1986 Decker, Argyle, Shabbona; May 1, 1991 Saginaw: Swan Valley; 1996 Elkton; 2006 Millington. Box 321, 9020 State, Millington 48746 (989-871-3489). Home: 4851 W. Main St., Millington 48746 (989871-3341)
Crocker, Doris (Wesley) [email protected] [1-20-09] [(RM) SLP 1990; P 1991; F 1993]. 1990 Wyandotte: First (assoc.); 1991 Samaria: Grace, Lulu; 1998 Retired. Home: 6295 Monroe Ct., Belleville 48111 (734-547- 5722)
Crumm, Donald (Barbara) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1952; F 1955]. 1955 school; 1957 Allen Park; 1960 Detroit: Westlawn (assoc.); Feb. 1963 Bay City: Fremont; 1966 Southfield; 1969 Waterford; 1970 Goodrich; Jan. 1981 Sebewaing; 1985 Hope, Edenville; 1992 Retired.
Cutting, Anthony Navaro (Joan) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1985; F 1986]. 1985 Trans. to Detroit Conf. from Free Methodist, Detroit: St. Timothy’s; 1986 Detroit: Second Grace; 1993 Bay City: First; 2011 Retired. 2430 Cooper Creek Dr., Bay City 48706 (989-684-5596)
Dake, Richard Lee (Laura) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1979; F 1982]. 1980 Springville; Feb 1., 1985 Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s; Sep 1, 1992 Chelsea: First; 2004 Clarkston. 6600 Waldon Rd., Clarkston 48346 (248-625-1611). Home: 6599 Church St., Clarkston 48346 (248-625-1727)
David, Walter [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RA)]. 1967 Sterling Township; 1969 Sterling Heights; 1973 Escanaba: First, Bark River; Aug. 1978 Mt. Morris; 1986 Saginaw: Jefferson Avenue; 1992 Re- tired. Home: 327 Nickless, Frankenmuth 48734 (989-652-3979)
Davis, Bonita [(RL) PL Sep 16, 2007]. Sep 7, 2007 LaPorte; 2008 Retired. Home: 2200 Cleve- land Ave., #2330, Midland 48640 (989-488-2787)
Davis, Robert (Sue) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) T 1959; F 1962]. 1962 Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc); 1964 Whitmore Lake; 1967 Veterans’ Administration; 1968 Holly; 1973 Warren: First; 1979 Conference Staff: Parish Developer; Jan 1, 1987 transf to W. MI Conf: Conference Staff: Co- ordinator of New Church Development; 1993 transf to Detroit Conf., Lake Orion; 1997 Retired. Home: 09844 Meadows Trail, Boyne Falls 49713 (231-549-2530)
Dawes, Gary Carl (Barbara) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1982; F 1986]. Dec. 1, 1983 Saginaw: First (assoc.); Oct. 18, 1987 Sag- inaw: Kochville; Dec 1, 1992 Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s; 1996 Berkley; 2005 Adrian: First. 1245 W. Maple, Adrian 49221 (517-265-5689). Home: 4769 Devonshire, Adrian 49221 (517-265-6973)
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Daws, Donald J. (Zoe Ann) [email protected] [4-16-04] [(RM) P 1972; F 1976]. 1965 Glennie, Curran; 1973 Byhalia, OH; 1975 LaSalle; 1980 Imlay City, E. Goodland, W. Goodland, Lum; 1989 Cass City: Salem. Jan. 16, 1992 Coleman: Faith; Aug 1, 1997 Retired. Home: P. O. Box 265, Glennie 48737 (989-735-2597)
DeGraw, Alan Wilford (Judith) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1964; F 1966]. 1964 Chicago: St. Stephens (assoc.); 1966 Oak Grove; 1967 Calumet; Jan. 1972 Essexville: St. Luke’s; Feb. 1975 Pontiac: Central (assoc.); 1978 Allen Park: Trinity, Detroit: Simpson; 1980 Allen Park: Trinity; 1983 Vassar; 1991 Flat Rock: First; 1995 Oak Grove; 2000 Retired. Home: 2574 Ker- ria Dr., Howell 48855 (517-540-0715)
DeHut, Rosemary Ruth [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FL) PL Aug 1, 2002; FL 2008]. Aug 1, 2002 White Pine; 2008 White Pine, Iron- wood: Wesley. (WP) 9 Tamarack, Box 158, White Pine 49971 (906-885-5419), (IW)500 E. McLeod Ave., Box 9, Ironwood 49938 (906-932-3900) . Home: 254 Norwich Trail, Ontonagon 49953 (906-884-2871)
Del Pino, Julius E. (Laurie) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P C/P 19; F C/P 19]. 1998 trans. from California-Pacific Conf.; 1998 Detroit: Metropolitan; Jan 1, 2004 incapacity leave; 2005 Dearborn: First; 2008 Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s. 3980 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills 48309 (248- 373-6960). Home: 6161 Mission Dr., West Bloomfield 48324 (248-366-1937)
Densmore, Jerry P. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) FE IN]. 2001 trans to Detroit Conf. 2001 Croswell: First; 2009 Hemlock, Nelson. (H) 406 W. Saginaw, Box 138, Hemlock 48626 (989-642-5932, (N) 5950 S. Hemlock Rd., Hemlock 48626. Home: 3077 Navaho Tr., Hemlock 48626 (989- 642-7993)
Denton, Bruce M. (Jeannine) [email protected] [6-25-12] [(RM) P 1973; F 1976]. 1975 Iron River; 1978 Harrisville, Lincoln; 1983 West Branch; Apr. 15, 1988 Birmingham: First (assoc.); 1995 Flushing; 2004 Lake Orion; 2012 Retired. Home: 2401 Canoe Circle Drive, Lake Orion 48360 (586- 665-0948)
Derby, Donald Raymond (Carol) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FL) PL Nov 1, 2002, FL Oct 1, 2008]. Nov 1, 2002 Whittemore; 2005 St. Clair Shores: First; 2008 Hillman, Spratt. (H) 96 State ST., PO Box 638, Hillman 49746 (989-742-3014), (S) 7440 M-65 South, Lachine 49743. Home: 23910 Low- ell St., Hillman 49746 (989-742-4372)
Desotell, Briony Erin Peters (Michael) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2006; FE 2009]. 2006 Oscoda, Oscoda Indian Mission. (O) 120 W. Dwight, box 314, Oscoda 48750 (989-739-8591), (IM) 7994 Alvin Rd., Midado 48750. Home: 108 West Dwight, Oscoda, 48750 (989-739-5147)
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DeVine, Jerome (Ruth) [email protected] [6-2-10] [(AF) West Michigan] 2009 Director of Connectional Ministries. 1309 Ballenger Hwy., Suite 1, Flint 48504 (810-233-5500). Home: 15196 Murray Woods Ct., Byron, MI 48418 (810-370-1101)
Diamond, David Arthur (Barbara) [(RM) P 1971; F 1974]. 1973 Detroit: Strathmore (assoc.); 1976 Pontiac: Baldwin Avenue; 1980 Mio; 1986 Oak Grove; 1988 Rochester: St. Paul (assoc); 1994 Utica; 2003 Alpena; 2006 Retired. Home: 745 Sleigh Hill Ct., Bremen, OH 43417 (740-569-4302)
Dibble, Timothy C. (Fiona) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) LP 1997; PM 1998; FE 2000]. 1997 West Marquette County Parish: White Pine, Bergland, Ewen, Trout Creek Presbyterian; 2000 British Methodist Church 2005 Ortonville; 2011 Ypsilanti: First. 209 Washtenaw, Ypsilanti 48197 (734- 482-8374). Home: 279 Valley Dr., Ypsilanti 48197 (734-480-3161)
Dinner, Jeffry William (Constance) [(RM) P 1978; F 1981]. 1979 Mt. Vernon, Paint Creek; Apr. 15, 1982 Nardin Park (assoc.); Nov. 15, 1983 Lambertville; 1990 Gladstone: Memorial; 1994 Cheboy- gan: St. Paul’s; 1998 Retired. Home: 2038 Maplegrove Lane, Cheboygan 49721 (231-597-9303)
Dister, Robert W. [(FL) FL 2012]. 2012 Clayton, Rollin Center. (C)3387 State St., Clayton 49235 (517-445-2641), (RC) 3988 Townley Rd., Manitou Beach 49253. Home: 3282 State St., Clayton 49235 (517-445-2407)
Dobbs, William D. [email protected] [6-18-11] [(AF) West Michigan] Clergy Assistant to the Bishop. 22164 University Park, Suite 250, Okemos 48884 (517-347-0430)
Dobson, Robert Dale (Ethel) [(RM) T 1965; F 1967]. Jan. 1965 Kingsley (OH); 1966 Director, Wesley Foun- dation, Michigan Technological University; 1968 Marquette: First (assoc.); Feb. 1972 Taylor: West Mound; 1976 Menominee; 1986 Leave of Absence; 1991 Re- tired. Home: 224 Shoreline Dr., Negaunee 49866 (906-475-5752)
Donahue, William Richard, Jr. (Nancy) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1977; F 1981]. 1978 Grace Church, Piqua, OH (student assist.); 1979 Utica (assoc.); 1982 Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity; Jan. 1, 1988 Hale; Jun 1, 1993 Dexter; 2003 Utica; 2011 Fenton. 119 S. Leroy St., Fenton 48430 (810- 629-2132). Home: 11310 Greenview, Fenton 48430 (810-629-2825)
Donelson, Linda Jeanne (Paul) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P IA, 1973; F IA, 1976]. 1975 Hope Parish; 1978 Leave of Absence; 1982 Strawberry Point (LTFT, 1/3); 1984 West Bend, Mallard (LTFT, 3/4); 1986 Kumrur, Loebster City, Asbury; 1987 Leave of Absence; 1989 Trans. to Detroit Conf., South Central Cooperative Ministry: Linden, Argentine; 1990 Owosso: Central (LTFT, 3/4); 1992 Dundee; 1997 Birmingham: Embury; Oct 1, 2000 medical dis- ability. Home: 403 Brenot Ct., Blissfield 49228 (517-486-3805) 388 Pastoral Record 23
Donelson, Paul Gregory (Linda) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1973; F IA, 1976]. 1974 Trans. to Iowa Conf., Hope Parish; 1978 Straw- berry Point; 1984 West Bend; 1987 Trans. to W. MI Conf., Centerville; 1989 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Richfield, Otter Lake. 1990 Corunna; 1992 Saline: First (assoc.); 1995 Monroe: Calvary; 1997 Pontiac Cooperative Parish: Pontiac: First, St. James; Apr 19, 2000 Pontiac: First, Alder- sgate; 2000 Roseville; 2001 Roseville, Warren: Wesley; Oct 1, 2001 Ishpeming: Wesley; 2006 Cass City; 2010 Blissfield: First. 201 W. Adrian St., Blissfield 49228 (517-486-4040). Home: 403 Brenot Ct., Blissfield 49228 (517-486-3805)
Duggan, Robert (June) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) P 1989, on recognition of orders, Presbyterian Church, USA; F 1992, on recognition of orders, Presbyterian Church, USA]. Jun. 1964 (ordained Presby- tery of New York City) Weston, WV: First Presbyterian; Mar. 1969 Detroit: St. James United Presbyterian; Jul. 1977 Paris, IL; Jan. 1, 1983 Sandusky, MI: Pres- byterian; Mar. 1987 Sagola: Grace (Interim), Florence, WI; Sep. 1988 Republic, Woodland; 1989 Trans. to Detroit Conf. from Presbyterian Church; 1990 Redford: Rice Memorial; Dec 1, 1994 Wyandotte: Glenwood; 2005 Retired. Home: 5801 Holly Oak Ct., Louisville, KY 40291 (502-290-1754)
Dulworth, Elbert P. (Dawn) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PE 2000; FE 2003]. 2000 Crystal Falls: Christ, Amasa: Grace; 2004 Mar- quette: First (Intentional Interim ¶329.3); 2006 Laingsburg; 2012 Marquette Dis- trict Superintendent. 111 E. Ridge St., Marquette 49855 (906-228-4644). Home: 2916 Parkview, Marquette 49855 (906-226-6426)
Duncan, Edward Lysle (Marcia) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T NY, 1965; F 1967]. 1962 New Haven, CT: East Pearl Street; 1966 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Troy: Fellowship; 1969 Director of Mission and Outreach, Area Office; 1971 Lake Orion; July 1, 1982 Editor, Michigan Christian Advocate; Jul. 1, 1987 Royal Oak: First; 1991 Farmington: First; 1995 Retired. Home: 1507 West Lowell, Kalamazoo 49007 (269-365-0322)
Dunlap, Marshall Grant (Susan DeFoe) [email protected] [6-6-08] [(RM) P 1981; F 1985]. 1983 Detroit: Thoburn; 1986 Detroit: Mt. Hope (LTFT); 1989 Trenton: Faith (LTFT-1/2); Jan 1, 1999 Conference Pension Officer (LTFT), Trenton: Faith (co-pastor) (LTFT-1/2); 1999 Royal Oak: First (co-pastor) LTFT (1/2), Conference Pension Officer (LTFT-1/2); 2003 Royal Oak: First (co-pastor) (LTFT-3/4); Conference Pension Officer (LTFT 1/4). Nov 1, 2005 Royal Oak: First; 2008 Harper Woods Redeemer (LTFT, 3/4); Deaborn: First (co-pastor) (LTFT 1/4); 2011 Retired. Home:301 S. Silvery Lane, Dearborn 48124 (313-562-8220)
Dunlap, Susan DeFoe (Marshall) [email protected] [6-6-08] [(FE) P 1974;F 1977]. 1976 Denton: Faith; 1983 Detroit: Mt. Hope; 1986 Detroit: Mt. Hope (LTFT); 1989 Trenton: Faith (LTFT-1/2); 1999 Royal Oak: First (co-pas- tor); 2008 Dearborn: First (co-pastor) (LTFT 3/4); 2011 Dearborn: First. 22124 Garrison, Dearborn 48124 (313-563-5200). Home: 301 S. Silvery Lane, Dearborn 48124 (313-562-8220)
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Dunlap, Zachary L. [(PL) PL 2011]. 2011 Allen Park: Trinity. 9077 Allen Rd., Allen Park 48101 (313- 382-1730). Home: 8961 Niver, Allen Park 48101 (313-551-4003)
Dunstan, George William (Bonnie) [email protected] [10-8-01] [(RA) LD 1965; LE 1967; AM 1972]. 1962 Memphis, Lamb; 1965 Port Huron: Washington Avenue; 1968 Caseville; Jan. 1977 Ferndale: Campbell Memorial, Oak Park: Faith; 1980 East Detroit: Peace; 1990 Retired. Home: 5760 Pine Drive, Caseville 48725 (989-856-3263)
Dunstone, Kenneth Curtis (Tracy) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FE) P 1996; FE 1999]. 1996 Stephenson, Hermansville: First; Dec 16, 1999 US Army Chaplain (para 335.1b) 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum; Jan 1, 2003 school (para 416.6). Home: 6015 S. Main St., Sandy Creek, NY 13145 (315- 350-3953)
Eardley, David Anthony (Sara) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1992; F 1995]. 1993 Britton: Grace; 1997 Ann Arbor: First (assoc); 2001 Bay City: Christ; 2006 Frankenmuth. 346 East Vates, Frankenmuth 48734 (989- 652-6858). Home: 326 East Vates, Frankenmuth 48734 (989-652-6252)
Eckhardt, Mary Margaret (Robert) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1976; F 1979]. April 1978 Lake Orion (assoc.); 1981 Lake Orion (assoc.) (LTFT-1/2); 1983 Leave of Absence; 1985 Lake Orion (assoc.) (LTFT-1/4); 1988 Thomas (LTFT-1/2), Lake Orion (assoc.) (LTFT-1/4); Nov 1, 1992 Thomas, Lakeville; 2002 leave of absence; Sep 1, 2002 Livonia: St. Matthew’s; 2010 Re- tired. Home: 613 E. Fox Den Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 (734-536-2533)
Ehlers, Murphy Schieman (David) [email protected] [10-4-01] [(FD) CRT, 1997; CON (CE) 1998; FD 2001]. 1998 Human Sexuality Consultant; Nov 1, 1998 Franklin: Community; 2001 Flint: Court Street; Feb 2, 2002 leave of absence; 2002 Retreat and Educational Ministries (LTFT ½), Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s (LTFT ½); Dec 1, 2002 Retreat and Educational Ministries (LTFT ½); Feb 15, 2007 family leave; Oct 1, 2011 Detroit: Second Grace (deacon).18700 Joy Rd., Detroit 48228 (313-838-6475). Home: 1741 Old Homestead Rd., Rochester Hills 48306 (248-371-9010)
Elliott, Dirk [(AF) West Ohio]. 2011 Director of New Faith Communities and Congrega- tional Development. 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy, Suite 1, Flint 48504 (810-233- 5500).
Elliott, Hydrian (Emma) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1980; F 1985]. 1982 Detroit: East Grand Boulevard; 1985 Detroit: Conant Avenue (assoc.); Feb. 27, 1986 Chaplain, Navy, USN Reserve, Station Chaplain, Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA 92133 (619-524-5222); Nov 15, 1993 De- troit: Resurrection; Jan 16, 1998 Detroit: Trinity-Faith; May 1, 2000 Westland: St. James; 2003 Flint: Charity, Dort-Oak Park Ministry; 2011 Retired. Home: G-3100 Miller Rd., Apt. 16C, Flint 48507 (810-785-0145)
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Elliott, John Wilson (Carla) [email protected] [4-17-04] [(FE) P 1972; F 1975]. 1974 Mt. Clemens (assoc.); 1977 North Lake; 1982 Bay City: First (assoc.); 1984 Poseyville; Mar. 1, 1986 Goodrich; Sep 1, 1994 St. Ignace; Apr 16, 2002 incapacity leave. Home: 4227 Huntington Dr., Jackson 49203 (517-782-4635)
Elliott, Patricia [email protected] [5-18-12] [(PL) PL 2011]. Aug 7, 2011 Morrice/Bancroft. (M) 204 Main, Box 301, Morrice 48857 (517-625-7715), (B) 101 S. Beach St., Box 175, Bancroft 48414 (989-634- 5291). Home: 6381 Oakleaf Trail, Linden 48451 (810-458-4665)
Emerson, Ann E. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FD) PD 1998 W. OH; FD Det., 1999]. 1998 New Albany (West Ohio); 1999 trans to Detroit; 1999 Director Lake Huron Adult Retreat Center. 8794 Lakeshore Dr., Burtchville 48059 (810-327-6272). Home: phone (810-327-6468) [local church appointment: Lexington]
Emmert, Donald Joseph (Becky) [email protected] [6-15-08] [(FE) P 1983; F 1986]. 1984 Ontonagon, Greenland, Rockland; Feb. 16, 1990 Pinconning; 1995 New Baltimore: Grace; Jun 1, 2000 North Central Macomb Re- gional Ministry: Mt. Vernon (assoc); 2001 Treasurer’s Office Staff; 2003 Confer- ence Benefits Administrator (LTFT 3/4), Associate Treasurer (LTFT 1/4); 2006 Conference Benefits Officer. 1309 Ballenger Hwy, Flint 48504 (810-233-5500)
England, Gene Patrick (Lisa) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(FE) P 1980; F 1984]. 1982 Detroit: Redford (assoc.); Sep. 1, 1985 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Otisville, West Forest; Mar. 1988 Caring Covenant Group Ministry, Parish Director; 1993 Hale; 2008 Grand Blanc. 515 Bush Ave., Box 675, Grand Blanc 48480 (810-694-9040).
Engler, Janet M. (William Felmly) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) FL 2001; PE 2002, FE 2005]. 1998 Mt. Zion (VA Conf.); 2000 Manassas: Grace (assoc), (VA Conf.); 2001 Memphis: First, Lamb; 2004 Monroe: Calvary; 2006 Burton: Christ. 4428 C; Mar 1, 2009 disability leave; 2011 New Lothrop, Juddville. (NL) 7495 Orchard, Box 247, New Lothrop 48460 (810-638-5702), (J) 3907 N. Durand Rd., Rt. #1, Corunna 48817. Home: 7464 Northwood, Box 296, New Lothrop 48460 (810-638-5655)
Euper, Stephen (Leilani Mae) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PE 2005; FE 2008]. 2005 Ossineke; 2010 New Hope; Aug 9, 2010 inca- pacity disability leave; 2012 Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: Ro- seville: Trinity. 18303 Common, Roseville 48066 (586-776-8828). Home: 30455 Progress, Roseville 48066 (586-776-1459)
Euper, Terry A. (Jackie) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1969; F 1973]. 1972 Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg; 1976 Troy: Big Beaver; 1989 Saginaw Bay District Superintendent; 1994 Lapeer: Trinity; 2003 Clergy Assistant to the Bishop; 2010 Retired. Home: 11463 S. State Rd., Morrice 48857 (517-625-2920)
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Fegan, James A. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RL) FL 12/1/2001]. Dec 1, 2001 Stephenson, Hermansville; Jun 16, 2002 Iron River: Wesley; 2004 Republic, Woodland; 2005 Retired. Home: R! Box 155M, 100 Maple St., Republic 49879 (906-376-2085)
Ferguson, Juanita J. [(RM) P 1972; F 1975]. 1963 Wellsville; 1965 Detroit: Cass Avenue (assoc.); 1973 Springville; 1978 Detroit: Ford Memorial; 1986 Detroit: Redford; 1990 Birming- ham: First (assoc.); 1993 Detroit West District Superintendent; 1997 Beverly Hills; 1998 Waterford: Trinity; 2003 School, Chicago Theological Seminary; 2005 Es- sexville; 2009 Retired. Home: 1858 Estates Dr., Detroit 48202 (313-334-0532)
Ferguson, Tyson Geoffrey (Erin) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FE) FL 2002; PE 2003; FE 2008]. 2002 Saline: First (assoc); 2004 Director, Penn State University Wesley Foundation; 2010 Vassar: First. 139 N. Main, Box 71, Vassar 48768 (989-823-8811). Home: 706 Cork Pine Lane, Vassar 48768 (989-823-2131)
Ferrigan, Wayne C. (Deborah) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1973; F 1977]. 1975 Franklin (assoc.); 1976 Manchester: Sharon; 1980 Bay City: First (assoc.); 1982 Memphis, Lamb; 1984 Mayville, Fostoria, Silver- wood; 1986 West Vienna; 1992 Algonac: Trinity; 1999 North Branch: First; 2006 Montrose. 158 E. State St., Box 3237, Montrose 48457 (810-639-6925). Home: 12012 Vienna Rd., Box 116, Montrose 48457 (810-639-6924) [died June 17, 2012]
Ferris, Haldon Dale (Kathryn Snedeker) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) P MI, 1960; F MI, 1967]. 1959 Cloverdale; 1962 Pipestone; 1966 Portage Prairie; 1968 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Livonia: St. Matthew’s (assoc.); 1971 Ro- mulus, New Boston; 1974 Dixboro; 1985 Sanford; 1988 Dearborn: Mt. Olivet; Jun 16, 1996 Saginaw: First (co-pastor); 2002 Retired. Home: 4674 Village Dr., Saginaw 48603 (989-793-5880)
Ferris, John Clair (Deborah) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1973; F 1977] 1976 Livonia: Newburg: (assoc.); Apr. 1979 Detroit: Rice Memorial; 1986 Highland Park: First; 1990 Pontiac Cooperative Parish: Water- ford: Trinity (Parish Director); 1998 Dixboro; 2006 Flint: Hope; 2012 Retired. Home: 3766 River Birch, #10, Flint 48532 (810-733-3233)
Fick, Kevin K. [(PL) PL Nov, 2011]. Nov 12, 2011 Bethel (Worth Twp.). 8020 Babcock Rd., PO Box 143, Croswell 48422 (810-327-1440). Home: 2970 Eddy, Snover 48472 (810-404-3067)
Fike, Ronald L. [(PL) PL 2010]. 2010 Springville. 10341 Springville Hwy., Onsted 49265 (517- 467-4471). Home: 7743 Claremont, Onsted 49265 (517-467-2563)
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Finzer, Garrison Fred (Lois) [email protected] [9-28-05] [(RM) PLP 1994; PM 1997; FE 1999]. Jul 15, 1994 Rochester Hills: First; 1996 Dexter (assoc); 2000 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Byron: First; 2006 Hartland; 2012 Retired. Home: 1665 Carlson Lane, SW, Marietta, GA 30064
Fisher, Gerald Henry [email protected] [10-31-01] [(RM) P Mich., 1943; F Mich., 1948]. 1944 Monroe: Calvary; 1946 Ogden; 1952 Detroit: Magnolia; 1958 Grand Rapids: Griggs; 1967 Flint: First; 1969 Flint: Hope; Mar. 1974 Livonia: Clarenceville; Dec, 1984 Retired. Home: 2171 Waylife Ct., Alva FL 33920 (941-728-3440)
Flachsmann, Otto Fredrick [(RM) P Mich., 1953; F Mich., 1963]. 1953 North Evart, Brooks Corners; 1956 Scottsville; 1959 Bainbridge; 1964 Grant Center, Hersey; 1969 Pontiac: Baldwin Avenue; 1976 Davisburg; 1981 Capac: First, Zion; 1984 Fairgrove, Gilford; 1992 Retired. Home: 100 Anna Goode Way, Apt. #205, Suffolk, VA 23434 (757-923- 5905)
Fleming, David L. (Lani) [email protected] [5-20-12] [(FE) LP 1995, P 1996; FE1998]. 1995 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Gaines, Duffield; 1999 Memphis: First, Lamb; 2001 Heritage; 2003 New Lothrop, Juddville. (NL) 9479 Butternut St., Box 247, New Lothrop 48460 (810-638- 5702), (J) 3907 N. Durand Rd., Rt. #1, Corunna 48817. Home: 7464 Northwood, New Lothrop 48460
Foo, Tat-Khean (Kim) [email protected] [6-30-08] [(RM) P Malaysian Conf., 1967; F 1974]. Sep 18, 1972 Henderson, Chapin; 1973 Trans. to Detroit Conf.; 1976 Waterford: Trinity; 1990 Walled Lake; 1996 Dear- born: Mt. Olivet; Oct 1, 2002 leave of absence; Apr 1, 2003 Retired. Home: 32 Blair Lane, Dearborn 48120 (313-336-1988)
Foster, Sheryl A. [email protected] [6-20-11] [(PD) PD 2008]. 2008 Milford, Pastoral Assistant (½), Milford High School. (M) 1200 Atlantic, Milford 48381 (248-684-2798), (MHS) 2380 Milford Rd., High- land 48357 (248-684-8091). Home: 5821 Felske Drive, Brighton 48116 (248-318- 5613)
Forsyth, Roy C. (Beverly) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RA) LD 1967; LE 1969]. 1963 Riley Center Charge; 1967 Capac; 1969 Capac, Cole; 1972 Detroit: West Outer Drive; 1977 Dearborn Heights: Stephens; 1981 Livonia: Newburg (assoc.); 1991 Retired. Home: 1199 S. Sheldon, Bldg. L, #88, Plymouth 48170 (734-451-1845)
Fowler, Faith Ellen [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1986; F 1988]. 1986 Detroit: Ford Memorial; Jul 1, 1994 Detroit: Cass Community. 3901 Cass Avenue, Detroit 48201 (313-833-7730) (shelter: 11850 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit 48206, 313-883-2277). Home: 2245 Wabash, Detroit 48216 (313-408-1980)
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Frank, Nancy Kathleen (Daniel) [email protected] [6-1-02] [(FE) P 1991; F 1993]. 1991 Norway: Grace, Faithorn; Nov 1, 1994 Fenton (assoc); 1996 Saginaw: Swan Valley; 2000 Dearborn: Good Shepherd; Oct 1, 2005 incapacity leave. Home: 3998 Williams St., Dearborn Heights 48125 (313- 768-5562)
Franks, Barbra L. [(RM) P KY, 1976; F KY, 1979]. 1976 school; 1978 Mt. Olivet, KY; 1980 Tower, Dayton, KY (LTFT-1/2), Director, United Methodist Advisory Council of Northern Kentucky (LTFT-1/2); 1984 Tower, Dayton, KY; 1986 Maysville: Scott; 1987 Di- rector, Ida Spence United Methodist Mission, Covington, KY; 1989 Trans. to De- troit Conf., Rose City: Trinity, Churchill. Sep 1, 1994 LaPorte, Mapleton; Oct 1, 1996 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Paradise, Hulbert; 1998 Bay Port, Hayes; 2000 Hardy; 2005 leave of absence; 2007 Retired. Home: 3473 Wolf Pack Drive, Orefield, PA 18069 (517-294-8582)
Fraser-Soots, Bea Barbara [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1991; F 1993]. 1991 Detroit: Cass Community (assoc.); 1994 Detroit: Zion; 1997 Detroit: Mt. Hope; Sep 1, 1997 Washington, Davis; Jan 1, 1999 Fer- ndale: Campbell Memorial (LTFT 1/4); 2000 Detroit: Redford; 2005 sabbatical leave;2006 Pontiac: Grace & Peace Community, Four Towns. (GP) 451 W. Kennett, Pontiac 48340 (248-334-3280), (FT) 6451 Cooley Lake Rd., Waterford 48328 (248-682-0211). Home: 1851 Birchcrest, Waterford 48328 (248-320-5108)
Frayer, William Edward [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1964; F 1967]. 1958 Stony Creek; 1965 Stockbridge; Aug. 1, 1968 Trans. to W. MI Conf.; 1969 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Lincoln Park: Dix; 1977 Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc.); Jan. 1, 1982 Birmingham: Embury; Oct. 1982 Disability; 1991 Retired. Home: 5859 W. Maple, West Bloomfield 48322 (248-539-1392)
Frazier, Lynda Frances (Kevin) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FE) PE 2006; FE 2010]. Jul 1, 2005 Gordonville (LTFT 1/4); Jun 20, 2010 leave of absence; 2012 Freeland. 205 E. Washington, Box 207, Freeland 48623 (989- 695-2101). Home: 7801 N. River Rd., Freeland 48623 (989-695-9177)
Freeland, David C. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FL) PL 1998; FL 2000] Jan 1, 2000 Peck, Buel, Melvin (co-pastor); 2002 Port Austin, Pinnebog/Grindstone. (PA) 8625 Arch, Box 129, Port Austin 48467 (989-738-5322), (PG) Pinnebog Rd., Kinde 48445. Home: PO Box 129, 114 Washington St., Port Austin 48467 (989-738-6345)
Freeman, Catherine M. (Tom) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FD) PD 2008; FD 2011]. 2008 Dixboro: Pastoral Assistant (½), Ann Arbor Women’s Group (½). (D) 5221 Church St., Ann Arbor 48105 (734-665-5632), (AAWG) Box 3433, Ann Arbor 48106. Home: 3381 Alan Mark, Ann Arbor 48105 (734-665-8471)
Frey, Bonnie M. [email protected] [5-18-12] [(PL) PL 2006]. 2006 Lulu. 1210 Lulu Rd., Box 299, Ida 48140 (734-269-9076). Home: 3907 Grodi Rd., Erie 48133 (734-848-3411)
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Fuller, Linda L. (Gale) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL 2000]. 2000 Bethel; 2010 Caseville. 6490 Main St., Box 1027, Caseville 48725 (989-856-4009). Home: 6474 Main St., Box 1027, Caseville 48725 (989- 856-2626)
Furness, Clifford J. (Jerie) [(RM) T 1968; F 1971]. 1971 New Lothrop, Juddville; 1976 Lake Fenton; Jan. 1982 Director, South Central Cooperative Ministry: Lake Fenton; Sep 1, 1998 Retired. Home: 618 W. Corunna Ave., Corunna 48817 (989-743-8076)
Gamber, Leonard William (Joanne) [email protected] [9-18-01] [(RM) P 1978; F 1981]. 1979 LaPorte, Mapleton; 1982 Corunna; 1990 Flint: As- bury; 1996 Croswell: First; Sep 1, 1999 Retired. Home: (summer) Shoreline Lake, 965 Tyrell Rd., #59, Bancroft 48414; (winter) 1208 Peniel Ave., Avon Park, FL 33825
Gamboa, Elizabeth M. (Stephan) [email protected] [6-6-08] [(RM) (FE, PA)]. 2000 trans to Detroit Conf., Flint: Bristol, Dimond; 2003 Mt. Mor- ris: First; 2008 Retired. Home: 1601 W. 34th St., N., Wichita, KS 67204
Gandarilla, Patricia [(LP) LP 2012]. 2012 Detroit: El Buen, Alpha and Omega Faith Community. 1270 Waterman, Detroit 48209 (313-843-4170). Home: 29220 Hemlock Dr., Farmington Hills 48336 (248-895-8699)
Garrett, Robert Page (Charlene) [(RM) T 1957; F 1959]. 1951 Mortonsville, KY; 1953 Hillman; 1956 Saugatuck; 1959 Saginaw: Warren Avenue; 1965 Dixboro; 1968 Port Austin, Port Hope, Grindstone City. 1989 Blissfield: First; 1994 Retired. <1994-1999 Cass City: Salem, part-time>. Home: 2242 Weaver, Port Austin 48467 (989-738-5790)
Garavaglia. Mark J. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL Jan, 2007]. Jan 1, 2007 Lakeville; Jan 1, 2009 Lakeville (LTFT 3/4); Apr 10, 2011 no appointment. Home: PO Box 483, Deckerville 48427 (810-404- 8822)
Garrigues, Margaret Ruth “Peggy” [email protected] [5-20-11] [(HL) P 1990; F 1992; HL 2000]. 1990 Howell: First (Assoc.); 1992 Fenton (Assoc.), LTFT—1/2; Sep 1, 1994 Wagarville: Community/Wooden Shoe; 1995 family leave; 1998 Chelsea: First (assoc); 2000 Honorable Location; 2009 Fos- toria, West Deerfield (LTFT ½); 2010 Clawson. 205 N. Main, Clawson 48017 (248-435-9090). Home: 442 N. Marias St., Clawson 48017 (248-435-7683)
Gedcke, Roger Franklin (Donna) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(RM)]. 1968 Detroit: Bethel; 1969 Ferndale: St. Paul’s; 1972 Ontonagon County Larger Parish; 1979 North Branch, Clifford; 1997 Clio: Bethany; 2010 Retired. Home: 13078 Golfside Ct., Clio 48420 (810-547-1538)
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Genoff, Nickolas Kelly (Tina) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FL) FL Jan 1, 2004]. Jan 1, 2004 Port Huron: Washington Ave; 2007 Port Huron: Washington Avenue, Avoca; 2009 Croswell: First, Avoca. (C)13 North Howard St., Croswell 48422 (810-679-3595), (A) 8905 Avoca Rd., Box 233, Avoca 48006. Home: 133 State St., Croswell 48422 (810-679-3820)
Gentile, Michelle Annette (Randy Whitcomb) [(FE) P 1984; F 1987]. 1985 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1988 Denton: Faith; 1990 disability leave. Home: 3344 Grafton, Orion Township 48359 (248-391-2467)
Gerritsen, Georg F.W. (Barbara) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1972; F 1974]. 1972 Howarth, Thomas; 1978 Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue; 1980 Monroe: Calvary; 1985 Jeddo, Central-Lakeport; 1988 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Oregon, Elba; 1996 Port Huron: Gratiot Park, Wash- ington Avenue; Jan 1, 2000 Retired. Home: 2915 16th Ave., Port Huron 48060 (810-987-2864)
Gibbs, Cindy [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL Jan 1, 2008]. Jan 1, 2008 Churchill; 2010 Romulus. 11160 Olive St., Romulus 48174 (734-941-0736). Home: 36890 Ferndale, Romulus 48174 (734- 941-3474)
Gibbs, Max L. (Jean) [(RM) P 1977; F 1980]. 1978 Pontiac: Central (assoc.); 1980 Flint: Oak Park (assoc.); 1982 Akron, Unionville; 1983 Director, Camp Reynoldswood, IL; 1987 Minister of the Word, Uniting Church in Australia; Feb. 1, 1990 Deerfield, Peters- burg; 1991 Deckerville, Minden City; 1996 Akron; Oct 1, 1996 disability leave; 2009 Retired. Home: 3624 James Rd., Caro 48723 (989-672-7709)
Gibson, Mary Ann [email protected] [6-20-11] [(FE) P 1996; F 1998]. 1996 Grosse Pointe (assoc); Nov 1, 2002 Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc); 2008 Tawas. 20 East M-55, Tawas City 48763 (989-362- 4288). Home: 801 Franklin, East Tawas 48730 (989-362-5399)
Giddings Sr., Emmanuel J. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1993 (on recognition of orders, Liberia Annual Conference);F 1994]. 1992 Detroit: Central (assoc.); 1995 Detroit: Conant Avenue; 1997 St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd; Oct 1, 1999 Associate Council Director: Urban Missioner.; Jan 1, 2003 leave of absence; Sep 1, 2006 Director of Afalit International/Liberia Literacy Program, Liberian Conference para 344.1
Giguere, Jack Eugene (Joyce) [email protected] [10-1-01] [(RM) T 1959; F 1962]. 1959 Baltimore: Brooklyn (assoc.) (Baltimore Conf.); 1962 Clarkston (assoc.); 1965 Bad Axe; 1971 Flushing; 1980 Livonia: Newburg; 1984 Ann Arbor District Superintendent; 1989 Grosse Pointe; 1999 Retired. Home: (summer) PO Box 1313, Bay View 49770 (231-347-8277); (winter) 410-A Golds- borough St., Easton, MD 21601
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Gillespie, Billie Lou (Roger Brown) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FL) FL 2000]. 2000 Henderson, Chapin; Oct 15, 2006 West Vienna. 5485 W. Wilson Rd., Clio 48420 (810-686-7480). Home: 5445 W. Wilson Rd., Clio 48420 (810-686-4025)
Gjerstad, Steven Allen (Flo) [(RM) F 1981] 1979 Trans. from Evangelical Covenant Church of America to De- troit Conf., Burton: Burton; 1983 Richmond; 1984 Hemlock, Nelson; Jul 1, 1994 Goodrich; Nov 16, 2000 Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul’s; 2002 incapacity leave; Sep 1, 2004 Livingston Circuit, Plainfield, Trinity; 2006 Capac: First, Zion Community; Dec 7, 2006 involuntary leave of absence; 2009 Retired. Home: 5165 Spinning Wheel Dr., Grand Blanc 48439
Gladstone, Carl Thomas (Anna) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FD) PD 2004; FD 2007]. 2004 Birmingham: First (deacon) (LTFT 3/4); 2007 Birmingham: First (deacon); Director, Young Leaders Initiative; Jan 1, 2010 Youth Leaders Initiative (½), Jurisdictional Coordinator Youth and Young Adult Ministries (½). 3745 Cass Ave., Detroit 48201 (313-718-2275). Home: 1509 Leverette, Detroit 48216 (586-295-3055)
Gladstone, David G. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) SLP 1989; P 1990; F 1993]. 1989 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc.); 1991 East- pointe: Immanuel; 1997 Warren: First; 2003 Port Huron: First; 2012 Retired. Home:10850 Pioneer Trail, Boyne Falls 49713 (231-549-2083)
Glanville, Gary R. (Lisa) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1980; F 1983]. 1981 Saginaw: Ames (assoc.); 1983 Saginaw: Swan Val- ley; Mar. 1, 1987 Utica (assoc.); 1989 Ann Arbor: Calvary; 1996 Romeo. 298 North Main St., Romeo 48065 (586-752-9132). Home: 298 North Bailey St., Romeo 48065 (586-752-5773)
Gonder, Daniel L. (Pamela) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(PE) PL 2006; PE 2010]. 2006 Fairgrove; Mar 1, 2010 Fairgrove, Watrousville. (F) 5116 W. Center, Box 10, Fairgrove 48733 (989-693-6564), (W) 4446 W. Caro Rd. Caro 48723 (989-673-3434). Home: 2024 Liberty, PO Box 56, Fairgrove 48733 (989-693-6833)
Goodwin, Suzannne Kuenzli (James) [email protected] [6-30-08] [(FD) PD 2007; FD 2011]. 2007 Farmington: Orchard (deacon) (LTFT 3/4). 30450 Farmington, Farmington Hills 48334 (248-626-3620). Home: 30617 Pear Ridge, Farmington Hills 48334 (248-624-1248)
Gotham, Donald D. (Laura) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1994; F 1997]. 1995 Sutton-Sunshine, Bethel; Oct 1, 1996 Sutton-Sun- shine, Bethel, Akron; 1997 Sandusky: First; Sep 1, 2004 Saint Clair: First; 2011 Utica. 8650 Canal Rd., Sterling Heights 48314 ((586-731-7667). Home: 8506 Clinton River Rd., Sterling Heights 48314 (586-739-2726)
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Goudie, David J. [email protected] [3-30-11] [(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002]. 1999 Monroe: Calvary; 2004 Utica (assoc); Aug 1, 2009 Houghton: Grace. 201 Isle Royale, houghton 49931 (906-482-2780). Home: 807 Oak Groove Parkway, Houghton 49931 (906-482-1751)
Goudie, Diana Kay (Robert) [email protected] [5-23-10] [(RM) PLP 1983; SLP 1988; P 1991; F 1993]. 1983 Milan: Marble Memorial (assoc.) (LTFT). Sep. 1, 1991 Azalia, London; Sep 1, 1994 Redford: Aldersgate (co-pastor); 2003 Redford: Redford Aldersgate; 2009 Retired. 23101 Country View Lane, Flat Rock 48134 (734-236-4252)
Goudie, Robert F. (Diana) [email protected] [5-23-10] [(RM) T 1964; F 1966]. 1966 Detroit: St. James (assoc.); 1970 Waterford: Trinity; Apr. 1976 Monroe: First; 1983 Milan: Marble Memorial; Sep 1, 1994 Redford: Aldersgate (co-pastor); 2003 Retired. Home: 23101 Country View Lane, Flat Rock 48134 (734-236-4252)
Gougeon, Jon W. (Kitty) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FL) (FL) 2003]. 2003 Sterling, Alger, Garfield; Mar 1, 2010 Reese. 9859 Sagi- naw St., PO Box 7, Reese 48757 (989-868-9957). Home: 1968 Rhodes, Reese 48757 (989-868-9957)
Grajcar, Michael, Jr. (Sharon) [(RM) T Pitts., 1961; F 1964]. 1959 Renaker, Sadieville, KY; 1960 Sinking Spring, OH; 1963 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Linden; 1969 Troy: Big Beaver; 1976 Holly: Calvary; 1982 Pontiac: St. James; 1988 Riverview; 1989 Onaway, Millersburg; 1991 Retired. Home: 17867 St. Pierre, Arcadia 49613
Gray-Lion, Annelissa Marie [email protected] [6-10-08] [(PD) PD 2006]. Jan 1, 2007 Chelsea: First (deacon); 2009 leave of absence; 2012 Chelsea: First (deacon).128 Park St., Chelsea 48118 (734-475-8119). Home: 258 Harrison St., Chelsea 48118 (734-475-9884)
Green, Patricia A. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PLP 1986; SLP 1990; P 1992; F 1995]. 1986 Detroit: North Detroit; 1990 Second UMC, First UMC (associate youth pastor), North Vernon, IN, under para 426.1; 1992 Ebenezer, Madison, IN, under para. 426.1; 1993 Brighton: First (assoc); 1995 Erie; 1999 Madison Heights; 2008 Milan: Marble Memorial. 8 Park St., Milan 48160 (734-439-2421). Home: 835 Faith Court, Milan 48160 (734- 508-6422)
Green-Timmons, Faith Elizabeth (Gregory) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PL 2000; PE 2000; FE 2005]. 2000 Southfield: Hope; Sep 1, 2002 school (Yale); Aug 1, 2004 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc); 2008 Holly: Calvary. 15010 N. Holly Rd., Holly 48442 (248-634-9711). Home: 3464 Quick Rd., Holly 48442 (248-634-8757)
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Greer, James Edward, II (Madeline) [email protected] [6-11-08] [(FE) P 1982; F 1985]. 1983 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc.); 1987 Farmington: Orchard (assoc.); 1990 New Baltimore: Grace; 1995 Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul; Nov 16, 2000 Franklin: Community. 26425 Wellington, Franklin 48025 (248- 626-6606). Home: 2647 Rambling Way, Bloomfield Hills 48302 (248-454-7407)
Grenfell, John Nicholas, Jr. (Jeannine) [(RM) T S. Iowa, 1955; F 1960]. 1952 Moravia; 1958 Mt. Horeb, WI; 1960 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Livonia; 1968 Port Huron: First; 1974 Marquette District Super- intendent; 1980 Plymouth: First; 1993 Retired. Home: 2966 Sylvan Dr., Fort Gra- tiot 48059 (810-385-9837)
Grenfell, John Nicholas, III (Shelley) [(FE) P 1987; F 1989]. Jan. 1, 1987 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Grand Marais, Germfask; Feb. 1, 1992 Menominee: First; 1994 school; 1995 Menomi- nee: First; 1998 Belleville: First; 2007 Plymouth: First. 45201 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth 48170 (734-453-5280). Home: 1401 Palmer St., Plymouth 48170 (734- 453-0314)
Griffith, Richard Owen (Nan) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T NY, 1966; F NY, 1969]. 1964 Finesville (N. NJ); 1965 East Rutherford: Carlton Hill (N. NJ); 1967 Smithtown, LI (assoc.); 1969 school (Detroit: Water- man, Campbell Avenue); 1970 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Waterman, Camp- bell Avenue; 1972 Detroit: Fourteenth Avenue, Preston; Mar. 1974 Greenfield; 1976 Managing Editor, Michigan Christian Advocate; 1979 Novi; 1984 Trenton: Faith; 1989 Belleville: First; 1991 Retired. <1991-92 Brent Creek, Northwest Venice>. Home: 29518 Westbrook Pkwy, Southfield 48076
Grigereit, Robert Charles (Carolyn) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) P W. MI, 1960; F W. MI, 1962]. 1960 Deerfield: Bethlehem; 1962 Luding- ton: Zion; 1965 Ludington: Grace, Zion; 1967 Ludington: St. Paul; 1967 Grand Rapids: Griggs Street; 1968 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Ann Arbor: Calvary; 1976 Garden City; 1987 Midland: First (assoc.); 1999 Retired. Home: 7355 S. Shugart Rd., Traverse City 49684 (231-946-8551)
Griggs, Jerry Dwight (Cherie) [email protected] [4-27-04] [(PL) PL 1998]. 1998 Eastern Thumb Cooperative Parish: McGregor, Carsonville; 2004 McGregor, Carsonville. (M) 2230 Forest R., Deckerville 48427; (C) 3953 Sheldon, Carsonville 48419 (810-657-9168). Home: 5800 Paldi, Peck 48466 (810-378-5686)
Grimmett, Carter Mansfield (Toni) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2007; FE 2010]. Dec, 2002 Detroit: Conant Avenue; Sep 1, 2003 West- land: St. James (LTFT ½); Jan 1, 2006 Westland: St. James (LTFT 3/4); Mar 1, 2007 Westland: St. James, Inkster: Christ; 2008 Detroit: People’s. 19370 Green- field Rd., Detroit 48235 (313-342-7868). Home: 60 W. Bethune, Detroit 48202
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Groff, Kathleen A. (Joseph) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1997; FE 1999]. 1997 Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc); Sep 1, 2002 Dundee; 2008 Retired. Home: 6052 Birchwood Dr., Lake 48632 (989-339-7887)
Gruenberg, Paul (Lyent) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2003; FE 2006]. 2003 Pickford. 115 E. Church St., Box 128, Pickford 49774 (906-647-6195). Home: 230 W. Townline, Box 128, Pickford 49774 (906- 647-7231)
Gutierrez, Dora (Marcos) [email protected] [4-26-04] [(PL) PL Sep 1, 1998]. Sep 1, 1998 New Creations Ministries 2003 El Buen Pas- tor/New Creations Ministries; Jan 1, 2005 without appointment. Home: 11550 Willow, Southgate 48195 (734-284-8052)
Gutierrez, Marcos A. (Dora) [email protected] [4-26-04] [(RA) P 1980 Puerto Rico Conf.; AM 1999]. 1966 Villa Fontana Carolina; 1967 San Juan Apostor, Villa Palmeras; 1968 Los Angeles Carolina; 1969 Villa Palmeras; 1975 Patillas; 1983 Caguas; 1985 trans to Wisconsin Conference, Madison; Sep 1, 1998 Detroit: El Buen New Creations Ministry; (Aug 16, 1998 trans to Detroit Conference); Apr 15, 2005 incapacity leave; 2010 Retired. Home: 11550 Willow, Southgate 48195 (734-284-8052)
Hagley, Mary K. (Jeffrey) [email protected] [5-18-12] [(PD) PD 2011]. Plymouth: First (assoc). 2011 Transitional leave. 2929 Brandy- wine Dr., Ann Arbor 48104 (734-652-5389)
Hahm, Paul Sungjoon [(FL) FL 2011]. 2011 Wayne: First. 3 Town Square, Wayne 48184 (734-721- 4801). Home: 3017 Flora Lane, Wayne 48184 (734-728-3541)
Hall, Donald Emerson [email protected] [4-16-04] [(RM) T 1959; F 1962]. 1962 Detroit: Campbell Avenue; Jan. 1967 Program Di- rector, Methodist Radio Parish; 1971 Flint: Flint Park; Sep. 1973 Oxford; 1977 Flint: Court Street (assoc.); 1986 Mt. Morris; Sep 1, 1992 Retired. Home: 1065 River Forest, Flint 48532 (810-733-5648)
Halsted, Alfred Theodore, Jr. [email protected] [6-12-03] [(RM) T S.India, 1950; F 1956]. 1948 Gosport, IN; 1949 Missionary in S. India Conf.; 1952 school; 1954 Stamford Circuit, CT; 1956 Dixboro; 1960 Dexter; 1965 Hemlock, Nelson; 1970 Marlette; Nov. 1975 Lincoln Park: First; 1980 Redford; 1986 Marquette District Superintendent. 1992 Retired. Home: 2030 Chester Blvd., #241, Richmond, IN 47374 (765-935-9956)
Hamilton, John Norman (Linda) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(FE) P 1978; F 1982]. 1980 Adrian: First (assoc.); Apr. 1981 Stephenson, Her- mansville; 1986 Caseville; 1990 Blissfield: Emmanuel; 1995 Onaway, Millersburg Jun 16, 2001 Saulte Ste. Marie: Central; Algonquin; 2004 incapacity leave. 1580 Track Iron Dr., Gladwin 48624 (989-246-1668)
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Hamlen, Geraldine Gayle [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2006; FE 2009]. 2006 Gwinn. 251 W. Jasper, Box 354, Gwinn 49841 (906-346-6314). Home: 252 W. Carbon, PO Box 354, Gwinn 49841 (906-346- 3441)
Hammar, Eric S. (Florence) [(RM) T 1952; F 1955]. 1953 Stephenson; 1957 White Pine; 1958 Ishpeming: Wesley; 1967 Farmington: Orchard; 1977 Saginaw Bay District Superintendent; 1983 Northville; 1991 Retired. Home: 6356 Richalle, Brighton 48116 (810-229- 3367)
Hanna, King William (Anne) [email protected] [6-6-08] [(RM) T 1968; F 1970]. 1966 Wellsville; Jan. 1968 Maple Grove (W. OH); 1970 Ann Arbor: West Side (assoc.); 1972 Marquette: Grace, Skandia; 1982 Ne- gaunee; Sep 1, 1994 Milan: Marble Memorial; 2003 Retired. Home: 341 Lafayette, PO Box 787, Manchester, 48158 (734-428-8212)
Hanson, Alan J. (Judy) [email protected] [6/10/08] [(FE) P 1970; F 1973]. 1972 Marquette: First (assoc.); 1973 Morenci; 1981 school; 1984 Associate Staff Counselor, Fayetteville Family Life Center, North Carolina Baptist Hospital; 1985 school; Aug, 1986 Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center, Toledo, OH; Sep 1, 2001 Macon; 2002 Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul; 2007 Wyandotte: First. 72 Oak, Wyandotte 48192 (734-282-9222). Home: 2210 20th St., Wyandotte 48192 (734-284-3224)
Harbin, Kevin J. (Ellen) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1996; FE 1999]. 1996 school (Asbury); Jan 1, 1997 Fairgrove, Gilford; 1999 St. Charles, Brant; 2002 Imlay City; 2011 Swartz Creek. 7400 Miller Dr., Swartz Creek 48473 (810-635-4555). Home: 7469 Lennon Rd., Swartz Creek 48473 (810-635-9110)
Harmon, Scott A. (Bron) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1996; F 1998]. 1996 Iron Mountain: Trinity (assoc) (LTFT 1/4); Quinnesec: First; 1998 Negaunee: Mitchell; 2002 Birmingham: First (assoc); 2003 Escan- aba: Central. 322 S. Lincoln, Escanaba 49829 (906-786-0643). Home: 1219 9th Avenue S., Escanaba 49829 (906-786-4987)
Harnish, John E. (Judy) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P W. PA, 1970; F 1973 ]. 1974 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Washington, Davis; Dec. 1979 Dexter; 1990 Flint: Court Street; Jul 1, 1993 General Board of Higher Education; 2000 Ann Arbor: First; 2005 Birmingham: First. 1589 W. Maple, Birmingham 48009 (248-646-1200). Home: 1043 Chesterfield, Birmingham 48008 (248-258-0903)
Harris, Carolyn G. (Daniel) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL 1995]. Jun 1, 1995 Monroe: East Raisinville Frenchtown (co-pastor). 1998 Salem Grove (co-pastor); 2003 Salem Grove. 3320 Notten Rd., Grass Lake 49240 (734-475-2370). Home: 5229 W. Michigan Ave. #198, Ypsilanti 48197 (734-528-9657)
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Harris, Daniel Wayne (Carolyn) [email protected] [6-12-03] [(RL) PL 1987]. 1987 Monroe: East Raisinville Jun 1, 1995 Monroe: East Rais- inville Frenchtown (co-pastor). 1998 Salem Grove (co-pastor); 2003 Retired. Home: 5229 W. Michigan Ave., #198, Ypsilanti 48197 (734-528-9657)
Harris, Duane Marshall (Lynn) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1984; F 1988]. 1986 Sutton, Sunshine; Nov. 1, 1988 Midland: First (assoc.); 1997 Essexville; 2005 Owosso: First; 2009 Auburn. 207 S. Auburn, Box 66, Auburn 48611 (989-662-6314). Home: 201 S. Auburn, Buburn 48611 (989-662-6114)
Harris, Hilda L. [(RM) SLP 1992; P 1994; F 1996]. 1992 River Rouge: John Wesley; 1993 Detroit: St. Timothy’s; 1995 Southfield: Hope (assoc); 1997 Detroit: Calvary; Sep 1, 2004 Retired. Home: 12654 Santa Rosa, Detroit 48238 (313-933-3342)
Harris, Peter Scouton (Jan) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1982; F 1987]. 1984 Owosso: First (assoc.); 1986 Flint: Eastwood; 1989 Lincoln Park: Dix; 1996 Stony Creek; 2007 Manchester: Sharon. Box 543, 19980 Pleasant Lake Rd., Manchester 48158 (734-428-7714). Home: 346 Schaf- fer Ct., Manchester 48158 (734-428-8430)
Hart, Caroline F. (James) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002]. 1999 Warren: First (assoc); 2008 Coleman: Faith. 310 Fifth St., Box 476, Coleman 48618 (989-465-6181). Home: 416 N. Second St., Box 367, Coleman 48618 (989-465-1290)
Hart, Daniel J. C. [(PE) PE 2012]. 2012 Grosse Pointe (assoc.). 211 Moross, Grosse Pointe Farms 48236 (313-886-2363). Home:414 Champine, Grosse Pointe Farms 48236
Hart, Pauline Sue (Thomas) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) P 1983; F 1986]. 1984 Detroit: Waterman-Preston; 1989 Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul; 1995 South Lyon: First (co-pastor); 2002 disability leave; 2008 Retired. Home: 302 Wellington Dr. South Lyon 48178 (248-437-1608)
Hart, Thomas Everett (Pauline) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T Balt Conf., 1967; F 1970]. Nov. 1970 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity; 1975 Vernon, Bancroft; Sep. 1980 Manchester; 1984 West Bloomfield; 1991 Detroit: St. Timothy’s; 1995 South Lyon: First (Co-pastor); Sep 1, 2002 Retired. Home: 302 Wellington Dr. South Lyon 48178 (248-437- 1608)
Harton, Patricia A. [email protected] [6-1-08] [(RL) PL Feb 1, 2006]. Feb 1, 2006 Mt. Bethel; 2010 Retired. Home: 7325 Buck- nell, Holly 48442 (248-634-0409)
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Harvey, Robert Dale (Ruth Ann) [(RM) SLP 1990; P 1993; F 1996]. 1990 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Rich- field, Otter Lake; Jul 1, 1994 Bay City: Fremont Avenue; 1999 Retired. Home: 12 Sovey Court, Essexville 48732 (989-891-9335)
Hasley, Lynn Marie (Gary) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2004; FE 2008]. 2004 Birmingham: First (assoc); Oct 1, 2008 East- pointe: Immanuel. Jan 9, 2012 Sabbatical leave.
Hastings, Robert Curtis (Phyllis) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1965; F 1967]. 1965 Grosse Pointe (assoc.); 1967 Flint: Graham, Di- mond; 1968 Highland Park: St. Paul’s; 1970 Centerline; Apr. 1975 Essexville: St. Luke’s; 1980 Saginaw: Kochville; 1983 Hazel Park; Aug. 1, 1987 Sabbatical Leave; Aug. 1, 1988 Dearborn Heights: Stephens; 1994 Saginaw: Jefferson Av- enue; 2004 Retired. Home: 1050 Fischer, Saginaw 48601 (989-777-2365)
Hastings, Timothy Stewart (Deborah) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(RM) P 1980; F 1982]. 1980 Saginaw: First (assoc.); 1983 Manistique; 1986 Pi- geon: Salem; 1990 Saginaw: Ames (assoc.). Sep 1, 1993 leave of absence; Sep 1, 1994 school; 1996 Chaplain: St. Luke’s Hospital (Saginaw); Dec 1, 1997 La- Porte, Mapleton; Sep 1, 2000 LaPorte, Mapleton (LTFT 3/4) Dec 1, 2003 Maple- ton; 2004 Chaplain, St. Mary’s of Michigan, Saginaw; 2012 Retired. Home: 1908 Stark St., Saginaw 48602 (989-752-7898)
Hatfield, Frederick M. (Diane) [(PL) PL 2009]. Sep 21, 2009 Whitmore Lake: Wesley. 9318 Main St. Box 431, Whitmore Lake 48189 (743-449-2121). Home: 1333 Arella, Ann Arbor 48103 (734-665-4066)
Hawkins, Ronda L. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1995; F 1997]. 1995 Hardy; Jun 1, 2000 incapacity leave. 1223 Moun- tain Ash Dr., Brighton (810-220-5854)
Hawley, Wayne Alton (Pamela) [email protected] [7-3-10] [(RM) P 19 ;F 19 ]. 1983 Trans. to Detroit Conf. from E. PA, Harbor Beach, Port Hope; 1991 North Lake; 2001 Ida, Samaria: Grace; 2007 Retired. 700 N. Rhomberg, Bernet, TX 78611 (830-637-9132)
Haynes, Gloria [(FE) P 1990; F 1993]. 1991 Port Sanilac, Forester, McGregor; 1996 Brown City: First, Immanuel; Jan 1, 1997 Brown City; Oct 1, 1998 South Central Cooperative Ministry: Lake Fenton (parish director); 2002 Thomas, Lakeville; 2005 Lapeer: Trinity (assoc.); 2009 Pigeon: Salem; 2012 Riverview. 13199 Colvin, Riverview 48193 (734-284-2721). Home: 13240 Longsdorf, Riverview 48193 (734-285- 6785)
Haynes, Marybelle [email protected] [6-10-08] [(PL) PL 2006]. 2008 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Oregon; 2009 Caring Covenant Group Ministry, Parish Director: Oregon. 2985 German Rd., Columbi- aville 48421 (810-793-6828). Home: 2971 German Rd., Columbiaville 48421
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Henning, Robert James (Barbara) [(RM) P 1985; F 1988]. 1985 Trans. to Detroit Conf. from Free Methodist Church, New Lothrop, Juddville; Jul. 2, 1990 Assistant Coordinator of Prison Education Program and Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Spring Arbor Col- lege; 1996 Stockbridge(W MI conference); 2007 Ludington: St. Paul (W MI con- ference) (para 337.1); 2011 Retired. 140 Morgan St., Oberlin, OH.
Henry, John R. (Robin) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P W. OH, 1973; F 1976]. 1975 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Stephenson, Her- mansville; Mar. 1981 L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba; 1986 Canton: Cherry Hill; 1988 Alaska Missionary Conference, Fairbanks, AK,: St. Paul’s; 1989 Pastor-Mission- ary, East Anchorage UMC; 1997 North Star UMC; 2004 L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba; 2011 Retired.14876 State Hwy. M-38 Pelkie 49958 (906-338-2430)
Hepner, Theodore Warren [email protected] [6-12-03] [(RM) P 1962; F 1965]. 1965 Detroit: Trinity; 1968 Chaplain, Army, US Army Gar- rison, Fort Riley, Kansas; 1969 Chaplain, Vicenze, Italy; 1973 H.Q. John F. Kennedy Center for Military Assistance, Fort Bragg, NC; 1974 HW 7th Special Forces Group (ABN), Fort Bragg, NC; 1975 US Army Chaplain (Colonel) 82D Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC; Aug. 1987 Stuttgart, Germany, Greater Stuttgart Military Command; 1990 Office of the Command Chaplain. 1992 Direc- tor of Endorsement & Administration, 1996 Section of Chaplains & Related Min- istries; 2002 Retired. Home: 1015 Wyndham Hill Lane, Franklin, TN 37064 (615-791-5887)
Herm, Trevor Allen (Carol) [email protected] [11-14-05] [(FE) P 1984; F 1988]. Jan. 1, 1986 Port Huron: First (assoc.); 1989 Yale, Green- wood; 1994 Burton: Christ; 2004 Richmond: First; 2010 Cheboygan: St Paul’s. 531 E. Lincoln, Cheboygan 49721 (231-627-5262). Home: 568 O’Brien Dr., Cheboygan 49721 (231-627-9710)
Herman, Marvin L. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(PL) PL 2007]. Oct 1, 2007 Flint: Bristol (LTFT ½). G-5285 Van Slyke Rd., Flint 48507 (810-238-9244). Home: 13297 Firestone Dr., Fenton 48430 (810-750- 4620)
Hice, John H. (Laura) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1976; F W MI 1980)]. 1977 Kalamazoo: Milwood (assoc); 1978 trans. to W. MI. conf.; 1979 Hartford; 1987 Traverse City: Asbury; 1995 Grand Rapids Dis- trict Superintendent; 2000 transf to Detroit Conf., Northville: First; 2008 Royal Oak: First. 320 W. Seventh, Royal Oak 48067 (248-541-4100). Home: 3113 Mar- ion Dr., Royal Oak 48073 (248-629-7185)
Hickey, Timothy Roy (Betty Lou) [(RM) T 1960;F 1962]. 1960 Sandhill Circuit, Jackson Springs, NC; 1962 Sagi- naw: Jefferson Avenue; 1964 school; 1965 Ypsilanti: First (assoc.); 1967 Water- ford: Trinity; 1969 Birmingham: Embury; 1973 Rochester: St. Paul’s; Oct 1, 2000 Retired. Home: Hammock Dunes, 15 Avenue de la Mer, #2505, Palm Coast, FL 32137 (386-447-1319)
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Hicks, Duane James (Susan) [(RM) P 1975; F 1980]. 1978 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc.); 1981 Detroit: St. An- drew’s; Jan. 1, 1982 Centerline: Bethel; 1986 Detroit: Rice Memorial; 1990 school, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN; 1991 Insight Recovery Center; 1995 Mental Health/Substance Abuse Therapist, Genesee Regional Medical Center; 1997 Retired. Home: 8201 Sawgrass Trail, Grand Blanc 48439 (810-695-2729)
Higgins, Howard (Elouise) [(RM)] Retired. Home: 107 Cedar Park Dr, Linn, MO 65051
Hill, Elizabeth Ann (Richard) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PE 2006; FE 2009]. 2006 Birmingham: Embury, Royal Oak: St. John’s 2010 Gladstone: Memorial. 1920 Lakeshore Dr., Gladstone 49837 (906-428-9311). Home: 1006 Lakeshore Dr., Gladstone 49837 (906-420-8096)
Hilliard, James R. (Viola) [(RM) T 1966; F 1970]. 1960 Ewen Charge; 1967 Footville, WI; 1970 Ontonagon Parish; 1971 Houghton Lake; 1980 Escanaba: Central; 1985 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc.); 1988 Retired. Home:801 W. Middle St., DH-467, Chelsea 48118 (734-433-9054)
Hiner, Catherine Wanita Jean [email protected] [7-23-07] [(RA) PLP 1991; FLP 1994; Deacon, AM 1998]. 1991 Ubly; 1993 Memphis: First, Lamb; 1999 Eastern Thumb Cooperative Parish, Port Sanilac, Deckerville, (Parish Director); 2004 Jeddo, Buel; 2009 Retired. Home: 870 Marseilles, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351(419-731-4113)
Hinkle, John W. (Ginger) [email protected] [10-20-01] [(RM) T W. OH, 1959; F W. OH, 1962]. 1958 Donnelsville, Pitchin Charge; 1960 Springfield: Northridge; 1962 West Unity; 1967 Norwood: First; 1972 Toledo: St. Paul’s; 1977 Leave of Absence; 1978 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: St. Timo- thy’s (assoc.); 1981 Flat Rock: First; 1989 Saginaw: Ames; 1994 Saline: First; 1999 Retired. Home: 1302 Catalani Lane, The Villages, Lady Lake, FL 32162 (352-750-0001)
Hipwood, Billie J. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(ROD) (Assembly of God)]. 1992 Twining: Trinity; 2003 Retired. Home: 1836 White St., Turner 48765 (989-867-4764)
Hodges, Jacque [email protected] [5-18-12] [(PL) PL Dec, 2012]. Dec 1, 2011 Port Huron: New Beginnings. 3000 28 Mile Rd., Washington 48094 (248-650-2213). Home: 3096 Eastpointe Court, Rochester Hills 48306 (248-373-5191)
Holdsworth, Jacqueline Elaine [email protected] [1-1-09] [(RM) P 1981; F 1983]. 1981 Port Huron: First (assoc.); 1983 Allen Park: Trinity; 1991 Ann Arbor: West Side (assoc.)/Dexter (assoc.); Sep 1, 1992 Ann Arbor: West Side (assoc); 1995 Monroe: St. Paul’s (co-pastor) 2003 Monroe: St. Paul’s; 2004 Novi; Mar 1, 2007 incapacity leave; May 1, 2011 Retired. Home: 16631 29 Mile Rd., Albion 49224 (517-629-5088)
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Hood, Anthony R. (LaKesha Liggins-Hood) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) FL 1999; PE 2001; FE 2004]. Oct 1, 1999 Southfield: Hope (assoc); 2002 Highland Park: Berea-St. Paul; 2005 Detroit: Scott Memorial. 15361 Plymouth, Detroit 48227 (313-836-6301). Home: 531 New Town-Victoria Park, Detroit 48215 (313-331-0875)
Hook, Matthew James (Leigh) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1994; F 1996]. 1994 Christ UMC, Memphis, TN; Aug 16, 1995 Birming- ham: First (assoc); 2002 school (Beeson Program, Asbury Theological Semi- nary); 2003 Dexter. 7643 Huron River Dr., Dexter 48130 (734-426-8480). Home: 7605 Grand Ave., Dexter 48130 (734-426-8420)
Hoppenworth, Patricia Ann [(FL) FL Dec 1, 2002]. Dec 1, 2002 Marine City; Jan 1, 2005 Marine City (LTFT 3/4); Jan 1, 2008 Marine City (LTFT ½); 2008 Dryden, Leonard. (D) 5400 W. Main St., Box 98, Dryden 48428 (810-796-3341), (L) 245 E. Elmwood, Box 9, Leonard 48367 (248-628-7983). Home: 1421 Poplar, LL, Port Huron 48060 (810- 488-7903)
Horne, Maurice R. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(PL) PL 1999]. 1999 Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: Detroit: Mt. Hope; 2004 Saginaw: Jefferson Avenue, Calvary; Jan 1, 2006 Saginaw: Jefferson Av- enue; 2009 Flint: Lincoln Park. 3410 Fenton Rd., Flint 49507 (810-239-3427). Home: 1201 Lincoln Ave., Flint 48507 (810-234-1498)
Horton, Robert E. (Beatrice) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P Mich., 1950; F Mich., 1955]. 1952 Boaz (WI Conf.); 1955 Berrien Springs; 1957 Wyoming Park; 1965 Detroit: Trinity; 1971 Utica; 1977 Port Huron District Superintendent; 1983 Area Assistant to the Bishop; 1993 Retired. Home: 704 Clark Crossing, SE, Grand Rapids 49506 (616-247-6911)
Hopkins, Naylo T. [(FL) FL 2011]. 2011 Burton: Christ. 4428 Columbine Ave., Burton 48529 (810- 743-1770). Home: 4410 Columbine Ave., Burton 48529 (810-744-3488)
Hosking, Bert (Jeanne) [(RM) T 1956; F 1960]. 1956 Bulter (NE OH); 1959 Detroit: Messiah; 1966 Bay City: Fremont Avenue, Delta College Wesley Foundation; 1969 Bay City: Fremont Avenue; 1971 Detroit: Trinity; Jul. 1975 Executive Director, Retirement Homes of the Detroit Annual Conference; 1979 Canton: Cherry Hill; 1986 Retired. Home: 29 Backache Bend, Elwell 48832
Host, Margery H. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FL) FL Sep 16, 2004]. Sep 16, 2004 Iron River: Wesley; 2006 Springville; 2010 Escanaba: First. 302 S. Sixth St., Escanaba 49829 (906-786-3713). Home: 1814 22nd Ave. South, Escanaba 49829 (906-789-1874)
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Howell, John Northway (Ruth) [(RM) T NW IN, 1951; F 1954]. 1946 Cory, Mt. Calvary; 1950 Idaville, Bur- netsville, Lake Cicot; 1953 Idaville; 1954 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Mt. Morris; 1961 Flint: Lincoln Park; 1966 Garden City; 1970 East Detroit: Immanuel; 1972 Farm- ington: First; 1978 Port Huron: Gratiot Park, Washington Avenue; 1981 Detroit: Mt. Hope; 1983 Saginaw: Kochville; Sep. 1, 1987 Disability; 1993 Retired. Home: Rt. #1, Box 162, Grand Bay, AL 36541
Huff, Jr., James E. (Darlene) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL Jan 1, 2005]. Jan 1, 2005 Memphis: First, Lamb. (M) 81265 Church St., PO Box 29, Memphis 48041 (810-392-2294), (L) 1209 Cove Rd., Wales 48027. Home: 24750 Maple, PO Box 29, Memphis 48041 (810-392-8031)
Huffman, Tracy Nichols (Robert) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1994; F 1997]. 1995 Clarkston (assoc); 1999 Ann Arbor: West Side. 900 S. Seventh, Ann Arbor 48103 (734-663-4164). Home: 1462 Carston Lane, Chelsea 48118 (734-433-9925)
Huhtala, John Collins, Sr. (Karen) [email protected] [5-23-10] [(RM) T 1965; F 1968]. 1968 Samaria; 1969 Manchester: Sharon (assoc.); 1970 Hemlock, Nelson; Jan. 1976 Marquette: First (assoc.), Conf. Staff, Marquette District Specialist; 1980 Sault Ste. Marie: Central, Algonquin. 1992 Port Huron: First; 1996 Flint District Superintendent; 2001 Director of Connectional Ministries; 2009 Retired. Home: 819 St. Paul St., Marysville 48040 (810-364-8485)
Hunter, Gerald Stanley (Tracey) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1989; F 1992]. 1990 Denton: Faith; May 15, 1995 Leave of Absence; 1995 Pinconning; 1999 Hartland; Oct 2, 2000 General Board of Global Ministries: Field and Finance Representative (337.1); 2002 New Hudson. 56730 Grand River, Box 803, New Hudson 48165 (248-437-6212). Home: 56799 New Hudson Rd., Box 803, New Hudson 48165 (248-437-6367)
Hurley, Joel W. (Donna) [(RM) F 1974]. 1974 Trans. to Detroit Conf. from Free Methodist; Aug. 1974 Kingston, Deford; 1978 Elkton; 1983 Associate Director: Marquette District, Mu- nising; 1986 Gladwin. 1992 Saginaw: Jefferson Avenue; 1994 Honorable Loca- tion; 1995 Roscommon: Good Shepherd of the North; Jun 4, 1998 Retired. Home: 2101 S. Merdian, Lot #89, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 (408-982-0546)
Hurst, David M. (Susan) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P, E. PA 1961; F, E. PA 1964]. 1960 Landonburg, PA; 1963 West Grover, PA; 1967-70 Chaplain, Haverford State Hospital, PA; 1980 Executive Director, Pastoral Care Services of Southeastern Michigan; Nov. 1, 1983 Leave of Ab- sence; 1986 Executive Director, Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center; Jul. 1, 1990 Hospital Chaplain, Supervisor of Programs in Clinical Pastoral Education, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak; 1998 Retired. Home: 2305 Pittsfield, Ann Arbor 48104 (734-677-3612)
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Huseltine, David Earl (Elizabeth Deacon) [email protected] [6-29-07] [(FE) P 1986; F 1989]. 1987 Melvindale: First; Nov. 15, 1989 Melvindale: First, Detroit: Woodmere; 1990 Farmington: Orchard (assoc.); 1994 Royal Oak: St. John’s; 2001 Tawas; 2004 Flat Rock: First; Aug 1, 2008 Beverly Hills; 2010 Bev- erly Hills, Berkley: First. (BH) 20000 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills 48025 (248-646- 9777), (B) 2820 W. 12 Mile, Box 721155, Berkley 48072 (248-399-3698). Home: 30700 Old Stream, Southfield 48076 (248-327-6276)
Hutchinson, Ronald Glenn (Tammy) [email protected] [2-12-02] [(PL) PL 1998]. 1998 Silverwood; Apr 16, 2008 North Branch. 4195 Huron St., Box 156, North Branch 48461 (810-688-2610). Home: 3049 Burnside Rd., North Branch 48461 (810-614-7928)
Imms, Gary R. (Carolyn) [email protected] [10-21-01] [(RM) P 1973; F 1976]. 1965 Detroit: Asbury; 1969 Azalia, London; 1976 Com- merce; May 1981 Flint: Bristol, Dimond; 1982 St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd; 1989 Flat Rock; 1991 Ortonville; 1993 disability leave; 2001 Retired. Home: 65 Harbor Oaks Dr., Fruitland, Park FL 34731 (352-728-1052)
Ireson, Roger W. (Judy) [(RM) T 1963; F 1966]. 1962 Putnamville, IN; 1963 Zion, IL, Assistant Pastor: Memorial Church; 1966 school (England); 1970 Franklin (assoc.); 1975 Bloom- field Hills: St. Paul’s; 1979 Detroit: St. Timothy’s; Jan. 1, 1988 General Secretary, Board of Higher Education and Ministry; 2001 Retired. Home: 9 Sharonwood Dr., Nashville, TN 37215 (615-292-2750)
Iris, Ronald Lewis Figgins (Carla) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1970; F 1974]. 1970 Rushsylvania, OH (W.OH); 1972 Hartland; 1975 Melvindale; 1980 Manchester: Sharon; 1983 Elkton; 1985 Millington, Arbela. Sep. 1, 1991 Gwinn; 1995 Allen Park: Trinity; 2006 Retired. Home: 9327 Reeck Rd., Allen Park, 48101 (313-928-7484)
Irish, Dennis Eric (Sherri) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) FL 1/1/04; PE 2008; FE 2011]. Jan 1, 2004 Algonac: Trinity; 2008 Algonac: Trinity, Marine City; 2011 New Hope. 53245 Van Dyke, Shelby Township 48316 (586-781-6577) home: 53746 Clarion Dr., Macomb 48042 (586-677-0316)
Irish, Esther [(PL) PL 2008]. 2008 Flint: Dimond. 2131 Eberly Rd., Flint 48532. Home: 7244 Harvard Ave., Mt. Morris 48458 (810-687-0358)
Jacobs, Charles Richard (Ann) ca,[email protected] [5-18-12] [(RM) P 1967; F 1970]. 1969 Ypsilanti: First (assoc.); 1972 Davisburg; 1976 Harper Woods; 1980 Hancock; 1984 Novi; 1997 Howell: First; 2010 Retired. Home: 115 Victoria Ct., St. Clair 48079 (810-637-8166)
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Jacobs, James Douglas (Joanna) [(RM) P W. PA, 19 ;F 1977]. 1975 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Port Huron: First (assoc.); Feb. 1977 Brown City: First, Immanuel; 1980 Birch Run; 1989 Monroe: First; Sep 1, 1999 school; Jun 1, 2000 Director of Pastoral Care, Mercy Memorial Hospital System, Monroe; 2011 Retired. Home: 1109 N. Roessler, Monroe 48162 (734-384-0719)
Jacques, Raymond Allen (Doris) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(RL) FLP 1992]. Mar. 1, 1992 Port Austin, Pinnebog, Grindstone City; 1997 Sut- ton-Sunshine, Bethel, Akron; 2001 Midland: Homer; 2008 Retired. Home: 384 W. Island Dr., Beaverton 48612 (989-689-3489)
Jaggers, Jeffrey Lee (Keri Lynn) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1988; F 1992]. Jan. 1., 1990 Port Huron: First (assoc.); 1994 Heritage; 1998 Grayling: Michelson Memorial; 2004 Flushing. 413 E. Main St., Flushing 48433 (810-659-5172). Home: 1159 Clearview, Flushing 48433 (810-659-6231)
James, James Price (Norma Jane) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1983; F 1986]. 1984 Henderson, Chapin; May 1, 1989 Elkton; 1992 Reese, Watrousville; 1996 Lincoln Park: Dix; 2000 Lincoln Park: Dix, Taylor: West Mound; 2005 Caring Covenant Ministry: Otisville, West Forest; 2007 Retired.
Jensen, Wayne D. (Yvonne) [(RL) reinstated PLP 1974]. 1961 Poseyville; 1963 Poseyville, Mapleton; 1969 (not under appointment); 1973 Wagarville; Aug. 1985 Wagarville, Wooden Shoe (part-time). 1991 Akron (part-time—1/2); 1996 Retired. Home: 349 Ardussi St., Frankenmuth 48734 (989-652-2179)
Jepsen, Carla Ann (Gary) [email protected] [6-18-11] [(PL) PL Jan, 2007]. Jan 1, 2007 Thomas. 504 First St., Box 399, Oxford 48371 (248-628-7637). Home: 976 N. Summers Rd., Imlay City 48444 (810-724-8503)
Job, Loretta (Larry) [email protected] [5-20-10] [(FD) PD 2007; FD 2010]. 2007 Brighton: First (deacon). 400 E. Grand River, Brighton 48116 (810-229-8561). Home: 208 Sisu Knoll, Brighton 48116 (810- 229-4604)
Johns, Carol J. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1970; F 1973]. 1972 Saginaw: First (assoc.); Oct. 1978 Bay City: Christ; 1985 Owosso: First; 1996 Farmington: Orchard. 30450 Farmington, Farmington Hills 48334 (248-626-3620). Home: 32979 Thorndyke Court, Farmington Hills 48334 (248-851-4464)
Johnson, Eric L. (Karen) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL 2007] 2007 Port Sanilac; 2012 Sandusky: First. 68 Lexington St., San- dusky 48471 (810-648-2606). Home: 60 Chippewa St. Port Sanilac 48569 (810- 710-0999)
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Johnson, Melody Pierce Hurley [email protected] [6-6-08] [(FE) P N. IL, 1974; F W. NC, 1976]. 1974 school (Duke); 1975 school, C.P.E., NC Baptist Hospital; 1976 Haw River Parish (assoc.); 1978 Greensboro: More- head; 1984 Director of Religious Life, Epworth Heights; Sep 1, 1994 transf to Detroit Conf., Sep 1, 1994 Birmingham: First (assoc); 1998 Epworth Heights As- sembly: Director of Religious Life (para. 335.1A), Epworth Heights Assembly, Ludington; 2002 Corporate Chaplain, Porter Hills Presbyterian Retirement Community. 3600 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids 49546 (616-954-1799). Home: 1221 Troon Ct., S.E., Grand Rapids 49546 (616-682-0253)
Johnson, Wilfred E., Sr. (Eloise) [(RM) Licensed Baptist, Jul. 1957; Ordained Baptist, Jul. 1960; P NY 1975; F NY 1978]. 1972 Bronx: Willis Avenue; 1976 Long Island City: Peoples; 1979 Trans. to West Virginia Conf., Huntington: Ebenezer; 1981 Trans. to Detroit Conf., River Rouge: John Wesley; 1986 Detroit: St. Timothy’s (assoc.); 1989 Detroit: St. Paul’s; 1992 Detroit: Calvary; May 1, 1997 disability leave; 2004 Retired. Home: 3317 Sir Thomas Drive, #24, Silver Springs, MD 20904 (301-890-3478)
Johnston, Jack Edson [(RM) P Neb., 1977; F Neb., 1979]. 1977 Ogallola (assoc.); 1978 Bradshaw, Lushton; 1981 Indianola, Garden Prairie; 1983 Springview, Long Pine; 1987 Ed- dyville, Oconto, Miller; 1989 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Lake Linden, Larium; 1992 Hillman, Spratt; Nov 1, 2005 leave of absence; 2006 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Byron; 2010 Ossineke; 2012 Retired. Home:
Johnston, Mark Gordon (Jane Ann) [(RM) P W. MI, 1978; F W. MI, 1982]. 1980 Ashley, Bannister; 1982 Camp Direc- tor, Judson Collins; 1983 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Director, Manager, Judson Collins Camp; Feb 1, 1996 Hudson: First; 2008 Chesaning: Trinity; 2012 Retired. Home: PO Box 43, 15950 Wellwood Rd., Tipton 49287 (989-280-9188)
Joiner, Donald Wesley (Catherine) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) T 1968; F 1971]. 1970 Melvindale; 1975 Flint: Atherton; Jan. 1978 Staff Consultant, Evangelism and Stewardship; Nov. 1, 1985 Gen. Bd. of Discipleship, Director of Stewardship; Nov 1, 1999 Operations Officer and Director of Fund Development, Discipleship Ministries; Apr 1, 2010 Retired. Home: 1225 Chloe Dr., Gallatin, TN 37066 (615-206-8659) Jones, Charles B. (Jewel) [(RL) FLP 1986]. 1986 Detroit: Resurrection; Oct 1, 1993 disability leave; 1997 Retired. Home: 8367 Carlin, Detroit 48228 (313-581-7147)
Kail, Pamela Sue [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1990; F 1993]. 1991 Ravenna (W. MI Conf., under para. 426.1) Jul 1, 1994 school; 1995 Ironwood: Wesley, Wakefield; 1998 Dearborn: First (assoc); 2001 Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s; 2009 South Central Cooperative Ministry: Lake Fenton, Mt. Bethel; 2012 Retired. Home: 307 N. Monroe, Albion 49224
Kappler, Kris Stewart (Sarah) [(FE) FLP 1991; P 1993; F 1995]. 1991 Harbor Beach, Port Hope; 1997 Mis- sionary, OMS International, Inc.. 400 Kenyon Ave., Wilmore, KY 40390 (859- 858-8233) 410 Pastoral Record 44
Karls, Mark A. (Sandy) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1979; F 1983]. 1978 Norway, Faithorn; 1983 Pigeon: Salem; 1986 Wis- ner; 1997 Saginaw: Ames. 801 State St., Saginaw 48602 (989-754-6373). Home: 1477 Vancouver, Saginaw 48603 (989-799-0778)
Katzmark, Peggy A. (Kim Ronald) [email protected] [6-6-08] [(PL) PL 2007]. 2007Omard; 2011 Peck. 40 E. Lorraine, Box 25, Peck 48466 (810-378-5225). Home: 1418 E. Sawdust corners Rd., Lapeer 48446 (810-664- 5259)
Keef, Thomas Frank (Claudia) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1976; F 1978]. 1977 Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc.); 1980 Utica: Hope, New Haven: Faith; 1982 Utica: Hope, Mount Vernon; 1988 Burton: Christ; 1994 Milling- ton, Arbela; Jan 1, 1996 Millington; 2001 Clawson; 2010 Richmond: First. 69495 Main St., Box 293, Richmond 48062 (586-727-2622). Home: 35675 Pound Rd., Richmond 48062 (586-727-6555)
Kellermann, James Garfield (Polly Strosahl) [email protected] [6-12-03] [(FE) P 1975; F 1978]. 1977 Redford (assoc.); 1980 Melvindale; 1985 Burton: Emmanuel; 1992 Bay City: Christ; Nov 1, 2000 Waterford: Central. 3882 High- land Rd., Waterford 48328 (248-681-0040). Home: 3720 Shaddick, Waterford 48328 (248-683-2986)
Kelley, Micheal P. (Lisa) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(PL) PL Dec 1, 2004]. Dec 1, 2004 Mapleton; 2006 Mapleton, Burt; 2007 Burt, Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue; 2009 Jeddo, Buel; 2012 Ossineke. 13095 US- 23, PO Box 65, Ossineke 49766 (989-471-2334). Home: 7770 W. Scott Rd., Hub- bard Lake 49747 (989-727-8202)
Kelsey, Dwayne Lee (Ruth) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1975; F 1977]. 1976 Plymouth (assoc.); 1978 Howarth, Thomas; Oct. 15, 1981 Flint: Lincoln Park; 1987 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Davison; 1991 Romeo; 1996 Dearborn: Good Shepherd; Jan 1, 2000 Retired. Home: 89 Randolph Rd., Rochester Hills 48309
Kesson, Aaron (Maria) [email protected] [ 6/27/08] [(PE) FL 2008; PE 2011]. 2008 Blissfield: Emmanuel (LTFT 3/4); Lambertville (assoc) (LTFT 1/4); 2012 Manchester. 501 Ann Arbor Rd., Manchester 48158 (734-428-8495). Home: 330 Ann Arbor Rd., Manchester 48158 (734-428-4780
Keyworth, Charles Wesley (Della Jane) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1983; F 1986]. Piqua, OH: Grace (student associate); 1984 Republic, Woodland; 1988 Gordonville; Sep 1, 1994 St. Charles, Brant; 1999 Midland: First (assoc). 315 W. Larkin St., Midland 48640 (989-835-6797). Home: 1506 Dilloway Dr., Midland 48640 (989-839-2003)
Khang, Steve Hongsup [email protected] [6-30-08] [(FE) PE 2007; FE 2010]. 2007 Ann Arbor: Korean (assoc); 2009 Ann Arbor: Korean (assoc) (LTFT), Ypsilanti: St. Matthews (LTFT). (AA:K)1526 Franklin, Ann Arbor, 38103 (734-662-0660), (Y) 1344 Borgstrom, Ypsilanti 48198 (734- 483-5876). Home: 1110 Ruth, Ypsilanti 48198 (734-483-0460) 411 46 Pastoral Record
Kidd, David Earl (Ada) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T 1961; F 1964]. 1960 Broadway, E. Baltimore Parish (Baltimore Conf.); 1962 Kensington, MD (Baltimore Conf.): St. Paul’s, Minister of Education; 1964 Wesley Foundation, Flint; 1966 Wesley Foundation, Wayne State University; 1974 Flint: Trinity; Oct. 1980 Detroit: Central; 1990 Ypsilanti: First; 1997 Retired. Home: 2767 Del Mar Drive, Okemos 48864 (517-351-7510)
Kieb, Eric Douglas (Lisa) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) LP 2001; PE 2003; FE 2006]. 2001 Owosso: First (assoc); 2003 Negaunee: Mitchell; 2010 Roscommon: Good Shepherd of the North. 149 W. Robinson Lake Rd., Roscommon 48653 (989-275-5577). Home: 303 Rising Fawn, Roscommon 48653 (989-821-6056)
Kim, David Inho [email protected] [7-9-10] [(FL) FL 2008]. 2008 Troy: Korean (assoc.). 42693 Dequindre, Troy 48085 (248- 879-2240). Home: 1228 Autumn Dr., Troy 48098 (248-566-3051)
Kim, Taek Han (Jamie) [email protected] [5-19-11] [(FE) PE 2002, FE 2005]. 2002 Birmingham: First (assoc); 2004 Walled Lake; 2012 Carleton. 11435 Grafton Rd., Box 327, Carleton 48117 (734-654-2833). Home: 1424 Monroe St., Box 327, Carleton 48117 (734-654-2001)
Kingsley, Susan M. [email protected] [6-11-08] [(FE) FL Sep 1, 1999; PE 2000; FE 2003] Sep 1, 1999 Midland: First (assoc); 2008 Owosso: Trinity. 720 S. Shiawassee St., Owosso 48867 (989-723-2664). Home: 521 E. Stewart St., Owosso 48867 (989-472-4393)
Kivisto, Margaret A. (Jeffrey) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL Sep 1,2004]. Aug 1, 2004 Linden, Argentine; Jan 1, 2009 Linden (LTFT 3/4). 201 S. Bridge St., Box 488, Linden 48451 (810-735-5858). Home: 7144 Brentwood Dr., Brighton 48116 (810-227-6371)
Klacking, Brenda K. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL 2000]. 2000 Glennie, Curran: Sunnyside;2008 Whittemore. Wilber. (Whittemore) Box 155, 110 North St., Whittemore 48770 (989-756-2831), (Wilber) 3278 N. Sherman Rd., East Tawas 48730 (989-362-7860). Home: 406 Southeast 4th, Whittemore 48770 (989-756-2831)
Klump, Dean Alan (Linda) [(RM) P 1970; F 1972]. 1971 Plymouth (assoc.); 1974 Lambertville; 1981 Romeo; 1991 Monroe: St. Paul’s; 1995 Plymouth: First; 2007 Retired. Home: 1321 Palmer, Plymouth 48170 (734-927-4762)
Kohlmann, Kenneth Arlan (Barbara) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1972; F 1975]. 1974 Flint: Court Street (assoc.); 1977 Mt. Clemens (assoc.); 1981 Detroit: Messiah; Sep 1, 1985 Detroit: Redford (assoc.); 1988 Utica: Hope, Mt. Vernon; 1992 Marine City; 1996 Midland: Homer; 2001 Retired. Home: 50525 Abbey Dr., New Baltimore 48047 (586-716-0262)
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Kolder, Sandra J. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL Dec, 2005]. Dec 4, 2005 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Paradise/Hulbert: Tahquamenon; 2011 Munising, Trenary. (M) 312 S. Lynn, Mu- nising 49862 (906-387-3394), (T) N 1133 E.T. Rd., renary 49891 (906-446-3599). Home: PO Box 130, W18394 H-42 Rd., Curtis 49820 (906-586-9696)
Koski, David K. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1972; F 1975]. 1974 Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc.); 1977 Laingsburg, Mid- dlebury; 1982 West Vienna; 1986 Bay City: Salem, Thoburn. 1993 Howarth, Paint Creek; 1998 sabbatical leave; 1999 Coleman: Faith; 2008 Retired. 1862 North- gate, East Lansing 48823 (989-326-3069)
Kreger, Robert Ivan (Karen) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(FL) PL Dec 1, 2002]. Dec 1, 2002 Avoca, Ruby; 2003 Ruby; 2008 Sterling Heights. 11222 161/2 Mile, Sterling Heights 48312 (586-268-3130). Home: 38108 Charwood St., Sterling Heights 48312 (248-795-9274)
Kreichbaum, William T. [(ROE) E. PA]. Monroe: Calvary. 790 Patterson Dr., Monroe 48161 (734-242- 0145). Home: 2123 Hickory St., Adrian 49221 (517-263-8078)
Kummer, James Philip (Pamela) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1980; F 1983]. Dec. 1980 Port Sanilac, Forester, McGregor; 1985 Elkton; Apr. 15, 1989 Flint: Calvary (assoc.); Feb. 1, 1992 Livonia: Clarenceville; 1995 Highland. 680 W. Livingston Rd., Highland 48357 (248-887-1311). Home: 2864 Bullard Rd., Hartland 48353 (810-632-9026)
Lamb, Marcel [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) OF Wesleyan; PE 2010, FE 2011]. Sep 16, 2005 Mio; 2012 AuGres, Twin- ing: Trinity. (A) 3322 E. Huron Rd., Box 145, AuGres 48703 (989-876-7449); (T) 115 Smalley St., Box 217, Twining 48766 (989-867-4209). Home: 412 E. Michigan Ave., AuGres 48703
LaMere, Frederick [email protected] [6-22-10] [(RM) P 1991, VA]. 1991 Potts Valley Charge; 1993 trans to Detroit Conf, Re- public, Woodland; 1996 disability leave; Aug 1, 2000 Beaverton: First, Dale; 2002 Retired. Home: 3578 W. Riley Rd., Gladwin 48624
Lancaster, Bonny Joy [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RL) FL 1992]. Sep 1, 1992 Mayville, Fostoria, Silverwood; Feb 1, 1997 Mayville; 1999 Macon; 2001 West Vienna; Oct 1, 2006 Retired. 5485 W. Wilson Rd., Clio 48420 (810-686-7480). Home: 2802 Stillwater, Tecumseh 49286 (517-423-7952)
Landis, John David (Carolyn) [email protected] [6-11-08] [(FE) P 1982; F 1988]. 1980 Buel, Peck, Melvin; 1986 school(United Theological Seminary), Ashland, OH: Trinity; 1987 Romulus: Community; 1994 Detroit: Met- ropolitan (assoc); 2000 Swartz Creek; 2011 Midland: First. 315 W. Larkin St., Box 466, Midland 48640 (989-835-6797). Home: 3217 Noeske, Midland 48640 (989-835-7877)
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Large, Wayne Thomas (Joy) [email protected] [10-3-01] [(RM) T 1964; F 1969]. 1967 Newberry; Sep. 1970 Midland: First (assoc.); 1974 Gladstone; 1981 Director, Wesley Foundation, University of Michigan; 1995 Farmington: First; Jun 1, 2001 incapacity leave (para 355); 2002 Royal Oak: First (assoc); 2003 Retired. Home: 8504 Old Wilsey Bay 12 Lane, Rapid River 49878
Larner, Janet (Peter J. Sivia) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1979; F 1984]. 1981 Sterling, Alger, Bentley; Oct. 1982 Sutton- Sunshine, Bethel; 1986 Beaverton: First, Dale; 1991 Bay City: First (assoc.) (LTFT 1/2); Aug 1994 Wagarville; Sep 1, 1994 Gordonville; 2002 sabbatical leave; 2003 Sanford; 2011 voluntary leave of absence; 2011 Churchill. 501 E. State Rd., West Branch 48661 (989345-0827). Home: 2425 N. Jefferson Rd., Midland 48640 (989-839- 9504)
Larson, Jean M. (Warren) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) PLP 1988; P 1995; F 1998]. 1988 Painesdale: Albert Paine; 1990 Wesley Foundation, Northern Michigan University; school; Jun 16, 1996 Owosso: Burton, Carland; Jan 1, 2000 Stephenson, Hermansville: First; Nov 16, 2001 leave of absence; 2002 Plover Charge (WI conf); 2003 Reese; Jan 1, 2008 leave of ab- sence; 2010 Retired. Home: 1633 River St., Niagara, WI 54151 (989-863-0148)
Laub, Mary Grace [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) PLP 1990; FLP 1992; Deacon, AM 1998; FE 2000]. 1990 Painsdale: Albert Paine Memorial; Feb. 15, 1992 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Grand Marais, Germfask; 1998 Heritage; 2001 Escanaba: First; 2010 Retired. Home: 204 W. Douglass Ave., Houghton 49931 (906-483-2363)
Leach, Melvin (Judy) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1973; F 1975]. 1973 West Vienna; 1981 Davisburg; Jan 1, 1995 Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: Fraser: Christ; 2002 Parish Director,. 34385 Garfield, Fraser 48026 (586-293-5340). Home: 34355 Garfield, Fraser 48026 (586-293-4194)
Lee, Chul-Goo [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) Korean Methodist Church, PE 2008; FE 2009]. Mar 1, 2004 Madison Heights: Korean First Central (May 17, 2007 trans to Detroit Conf. from Korean Methodist Church). 500 W. Gardenia Ave., Madison Heights 48071 (248-545- 5554). Home: 30150 Shoreham, Southfield 48076 (248-646-3646)
Lee, Hoon Kyong (Kyong Ja) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P MN, 1980; F MN, 1983]. 1980 S. NJ Conf., Mays Landing: Korean; Sep 1, 1985 S. NJ Conf., Cherry Hill: First Korean; Jan 1, 1995 Troy: Korean (trans- fer to Detroit Conference). 42693 Dequindre, Troy 48085 (248-879-2240). Home: 2698 Willard Dr., Troy 48085 (248-828-9308)
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Lee, John Hyung (Jae Hyang) [email protected] [5-19-11] [(RM) P E. Annual Conf. of Korea, 1977; F E. Annual Conf. of Korea, 1979]. 1974- 79 Jung-gu, Korea: Zion UMC (assoc.); 1975-77 Assistant Professor, Christian Social Ethics, Methodist Theological Seminary, Seoul, Korea; 1978-79 Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Methodist Theological Seminary, Seoul, Korea; 1980 Trans. to Western NC Conf., Greensboro: Korean; Sep. 1, 1988 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Ann Arbor: Korean; 1992 Madison Heights: Korean First Central; Feb 1, 2004 Detroit West District Superintendent; 2011 Retired. Home: 2064 Christo- pher Ct., West, Bloomfield 48324 (248-366-1948)
Leffler, Stephen Douglas (Marilyn) [(RM) T IN, 1955; F IN, 1958]. 1958 Vincennes; 1961 Merom; 1963 Carrollton; 1966 Indianapolis: Union Chapel (assoc.); 1968 Chaplain, VA Medical Center, Butler, PA; 1981 Trans. to W. PA Conf.; 1981 Chaplain, VA Medical Center, Sag- inaw; 1988 Trans. to Detroit Conf.; 1988 Chaplain, VA Medical Center, Saginaw; Jan., 11, 1992 sabbatical leave; 1992 Bay Port, Hayes; 1994 Retired. Home: 4392 Ann Street, Saginaw 48603
Leineke, David [(PL) PL Dec, 2010]. Dec, 2010 South Central Cooperative Parish: Argentine; 2011 South Central Cooperative Parish: Argentine, Flint: Charity, Dort-Oak Park Neighborhood House. (SCCA) 16170 Pleansant St., Linden 48451 (810- 458–4661), (FC) 4601 Clio Rd., Flint 48504 (810-789-2961). Home: 5048 Wilshire Drive, Flint 48504 (810-789-8224)
Leineke, Frank R. [(RM) T 1952; F VA, 1958]. 1952 Bowen, KY (KY Conf.); Dec. 1954 College Hill; 1957 Trans. to Virginia Conf., Atlantic; 1960 Trans. to Detroit Conf., New Lothrop, Juddville; 1962 Ironwood: Wesley; 1966 Romulus, New Boston; 1971 Grand Blanc; 1977 Detroit: St. Timothy’s; 1979 Detroit: Christ; 1990 Detroit: Christ, Jef- ferson Avenue; 1994 Retired. 22488 Benjamin St., Unit 2F, St. Clair Shores 48081
Leitelt, Betty Kay [email protected] [11-2-09] [(PL) PL 2006]. 2006 Corunna: Northwest Venice; 2010 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Otisville, Fostoria. (O) Box 125, 200 W. Main St., Otisville 48463 (810- 631-2911), (F) Box 67, Fostoria 48435. Home: 9622 Hammil Rd., PO Box 125, Otisville 48463 (810-631-8395)
Leslie, Kristen Jane (Michael Boddy) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FE) P, E. OH, 1986; F, E. OH, 1988]. 1988 Westlake (assoc.), (E. OH Conf.); 1989 Chaplain: Adrian College; 1990 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Chaplain: Adrian College; Jul 1, 1993 school (School of Theology of Claremont); Jan 1, 1998 As- sistant Professor of Pastoral Theology, Yale Divinity School; Eden Theological Seminary, 475 Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119 (203-469-1790)
Lewis, Alger T. (Ruth) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) FLP 1986; AM 1991; FM 1998]. 1986 Bay Port, Hayes; 1992 North Street; 1999 Retired. Home: 9906 Lakeside Dr., Bay Port 48720 (989-656-3151)
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Lewis, Allen J. [(RM] 1983 Retired. Home: 725 W. Middle, # 21, Chelsea 48118 (734-433-0334)
Lewis, Bradford K. (Deborah) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) LP 1992; P 1993; F 1996]. Sep 1, 1992 Wellsville; 1994 Romulus: Com- munity; 1998 Roscommon: Good Shepherd of the North; 2010 Retired. Home: 1980 Teton Ave., Monroe 48162 (989-906-5231)
Lewis, George Henry [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1989; F 1992]. 1990 Kilmanagh, Unionville; 1993 Carleton; 1998 Cheboy- gan: St. Paul’s; 2010 Howell: First. 1230 Bower St., Howell 48843 (517-546- 2730). Home: 115 Browning, Howell 48843 (517-546-2421)
Lewis-Lakin, Barbara (Shawn) [email protected] [6-17-11] [(FE) P 1980; F 1983]. 1981 Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc.); 1985 Melvindale; 1986 Detroit: Central (assoc.); 1990 school; 1997 Pastoral Counselor, Samaritan Counseling Center; 2004 Pastoral Psychotherapist, Samaritan Counseling Cen- ter of Southeastern Michigan (LTFT ½), Chelsea: First (assoc) (LTFT ½). 2010 Samaritan Counseling Center of S. E. Michigan. 29887 W. Eleven Mile, Farm- ington Hills 48336, (248-474-4701).Home: 2221 Maplewood, Royal Oak 48073 (248-629-6232)
Lewis-Lakin, Shawn Patrick (Barbara) [email protected] [2-26-02] [(FE) P 1987; F 1990]. 1988 Pontiac: St. James. 1990 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1994 Trenton: First; 1997 leave of absence. Home: 2221 Maplewood, Royal Oak 48073 (248-629-6232)
Librande, Elizabeth Annette (David) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL 2000]. Dec 1, 2000 Willow; 2002 South Rockwood, Willow; 2002 South Rockwood; Aug 15, 2006 Livonia: Clarenceville; 2010 Plymouth: First (assoc). 45201 North Territorial Rd., Plymouth 48170 (734-453-5280). Home: 46698 Maid- stone, Canton 48187 (734-455-1436)
Lichtenfelt, Donald Lloyd (Vonda) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(RM) T N. Iowa, 1955; F N. Iowa, 1959]. 1954 Calamus, Ground Mound; Dec. 1961 Trans. to Detroit Conf, Fraser; 1967 Mayville, Clifford, Silverwood; 1969 Mayville; 1970 Sabbatical; 1971 Honorable Location; 1974 reinstated; 1974 Utica: Hope, Meade, New Haven; 1980 Harper Woods; 1988 Royal Oak: St. John’s; 1994 Retired. Home: 1417 Copper Glen Dr., Lexington, KY 40519 (859- 224-3236)
Lidums, Olaf R. (Susan) [email protected] [10-06-01] [(RM) PL Apr, 1998; FL 1998; recognition from ELCA, 1999; FE 2001 ]. Apr 1, 1998 Detroit: Ford Memorial, Waterman-Preston; Apr 16, 1999 Ford Memorial, Director, New Creations Ministries; 2000 New Lothrop, Juddville; 2003 Flint: Bris- tol, Dimond; Apr 1, 2007 Retired. Home: 4103 Lapeer Rd., Burton 48509 (810- 742-3480)
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Liles, Johnny S. (Lynda) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) P 1989, on recognition of orders, General Baptist Convention; F 1991]. 1988 Warren: First (assoc.); Mar. 16, 1990 Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s; 2004 Re- tired. Home: 434 Taylor Ave., Rochester 48307 (248-601-3369)
Liles, Lynda B. (Johnny) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FD) CON (SM) 1999; FD 2002] 1986 Howarth, 1975 Paint Creek, 1999 Rochester: St. Luke’s; Jun 15, 2006 transitional leave of absence (para. 357); Sep 1, 2006 Troy Fellowship (deacon); 2011 leave of absence. Home: 434 Tay- lor Ave., Rochester 48307 (248-601-3369)
Lim, Paul Byungioo (Susie) [(RM) P C. IL, 19 ;F C. IL, 19 ]. 1983 Korean Church; 1985 Korean, North Detroit; 1986 Gwinn; 1987 Hazel Park; 1992 Freeland; Apr 1, 1996 Kum Ran Methodist Church, Seoul, Korea; 1998 Henderson, Chapin; 2000 Retired. 23480 Lasher Rd., Southfield 48034 (248-356-4677)
Lindberg, Donna Jeanne (Elwood Berkompas) [email protected] [5-18-12] [(RM) T 1967; F 1971]. 1970 Beverly Hills (assoc.); 1972 Port Huron: First (assoc.); 1973 Livonia: Newburg (assoc.); Mar. 1974 Detroit: Rice Memorial; Apr. 1979 Hazel Park; 1983 Gaylord; 1989 Ann Arbor District Superintendent; 1993 Ishpeming: Wesley; 1997 Manistique: First (LTFT 2/3); Marquette district, project director; 2004 Retired. Home: 396 Harbor View Dr., #11, Manistique 49854 (906- 341-3414)
Lindenberg, Scott Paul (Jill) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PE 2006; FE 2009]. 2006 Ishpeming: Wesley. Box 342, 801 Hemlock, Ishpeming 49849 (906-486-4681). Home: 220 Shoreline, Negaunee 49866 (906- 475-9337)
Line, Deborah A. [email protected] [6-11-08] [(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002]. 1999 Seymour Lake; 2009 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Davison. 207 E. Third St., Davison 48423 (810-653-5272). Home: 819 Alana, Davison 48423 (810-653-5526)
Liscomb, David M. (Arlene) [email protected] [6-12-03] [(RM) T 1965; F 1968]. 1955 Disco; 1956 (without appointment at his request); 1957 Paint Creek; 1958 Paint Creek, Howarth; 1964 Gambier, Hopewell (NE OH Conf.); 1967 Clinton; 1969 Escanaba: First, Bark River; 1973 Iron Mountain: Trin- ity; 1982 Troy: First; 1986 Mt. Clemens: First; 1992 Sault Ste. Marie: Central, Al- gonquin; 1993 disability leave; 1998 Retired. Home: 600 Marquette, Crystal Falls 49920 (906-875-6140)
Lobb, Grant Richard (Debra) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FE) P 1983; F 1986]. 1984 LaSalle: Zion; 1988 Croswell: First; 1996 Owosso: First; 2005 Marquette District Superintendent; 2012 Lapeer: Trinity. 1310 North Main St., Lapeer 48446 (810-664-9941). Home: 804 Fourth St., Lapeer 48446 (810-664-2213)
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Long, Calvin D. (Beth) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1983; F 1985]. 1980-81 Albany Circuit (Louisville Conf.); 1983 Saginaw: Ames (assoc.); Mar. 1, 1987 Saginaw: Swan Valley; Apr. 1, 1991 Monroe: Frenchtown; Jun 1, 1995 Pigeon: Salem; 2000 Houghton Lake; 2009 Owosso: First. 1500 N. Water St., Owosso 48867 (989-725-2201). Home: 1415 N. Water St., Owosso 48867 (989-723-3330)
Love, Mary Jean [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1983; F 1986]. 1984 Warren: First (assoc.); 1988 Oak Grove; 1995 Livo- nia: Clarenceville; 2001 Holly: Calvary; 2008 Bad Axe: First; Jan 1, 2011disabil- ity leave. Home: 45182 West Park Dr., #22, Novi 48377 (248-459-2401)
Luce, Michael W. (Betty) [email protected] [6-12-03] [(RA) PL 1995; AM 2006]. 1995 Garfield; 2001 Poseyville; 2012 Retired. 314 Meadow, Essexville 48732
Luck, Bradley S. [(PL) PL 2011]. 2011 Troy: Fellowship. 4050 Coolidge Rd., Troy 48085 (248- 643-8585). Home: 434 Taylor, Rochester 48307 (248-601-3369)
Luciani, George A. (Carolyn) [(RM) T 1960; F 1963]. 1957 Ewen; 1960 Britton; 1962 Ingham Circuit; Sep. 1963 White Pine; 1968 Hancock; 1980 Ishpeming: Wesley; 1993 Sault Ste. Marie: Central, Algonquin; 1998 Retired. Home: 801 W. Middle, #560, Chelsea 48118 (734-475-5926)
Lynn, Nancy S. [(PE) PE 2010]. 2010 Ann Arbor: First (assoc.). 120 S. State, Ann Arbor 48104 (734-662-4536). Home: 1507 Warwick Ct., Ann Arbor 48103 (734-369-8112)
Macaulay, Elizabeth Ann [email protected] [5-20-12] [(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002]. Jun 16, 1999 Sterling Heights; 2008 Trenton: First. 2610 E. Jefferson, Trenton 48183 (734-676-2066). Home: 2604 Lenox Rd., Tren- ton 48183 (734-676-0041)
Macaulay, Thomas Paul (Mary) [email protected] [520-10] [(RM) P 1972; F 1975]. 1973 Detroit: Boulevard Temple; 1974 Birmingham: Em- bury (assoc.); Jan. 1977 Detroit: Waterman, Preston; 1979 Carleton; Jul. 15, 1984 Lincoln Park: First; Jul. 1, 1990 Warren: First; 1997 Lake Orion; 2004 Ann Arbor District Superintendent; 2010 Retired. Home: 16177 Old Bedford Rd., Northville 48168 (248-348-3477)
MacCanon, Francis Richard [(RM) P Iowa, EUB, 1947; F Iowa, EUB, 1952]. 1947 Laurel; 1949 Seminary; 1952 Center Point; 1957 Located; 1969 Readmitted, Mich. Conf., EUB, Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1974 Detroit: Thoburn; Mar. 1978 Detroit: Zion; Dec. 1978 River Rouge: Epworth, Detroit: Woodmere; Apr. 1983 Oscoda, Oscoda Indian Mission; 1988 Retired. Home: 1001 Carpenters Way #G-207, Lakeland, FL 33809
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Malicoat, Bruce W. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FL) PL Nov, 2006; FL 2010]. Nov 1, 2006 Arbela (1/4); Jan 1, 2008 Arbela (½); 2010 Arbela, West Forest .(A) 8496 Barnes, PO Box 252, Millington 48746 (989- 871-7673), (WF) 7297 E. Farrand Rd., Millington 48746 (989-871-3456). Home: 129 E. Vates, Frankenmuth 48734 ( (989-860-7378)
Mallory, Mary Lynch [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P N. Ill, 1979; F Cent. IL, 1986]. 1982 Carthage-Burnside; 1984 Minonk- Dana; 1988 Piper City; Jul 1, 1993 trans to Detroit Conf, Iron River: Wesley; Feb 1, 2001 Birmingham: Embury; 2006 West Branch: First; 2009 Retired. Home: #10 Penny Lane, St. Helen 48656 (989-387-0372)
Mallory, Paul J. (Kathy) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P Cent. IL, 1980; F Cent. IL, 1984; FL 2006; FE 2008]. 1981 Coluse-Dallas City-Nauvoo; 1984 Streator: First (Assoc); 1988 Chastsworth; Jul 1, 1993 trans to Detroit Conf, Crystal Falls-Amasa: Grace; [Nov 1, 1993 surrender of creden- tials]; 2006 reinstated; 2006 God’s Country Cooperative Parish (Parish Director): Grand Marais, Germfask, McMillan; 2011 Iron Mountain: Trinity. 808 Carpenter Ave., Iron Mountain 49801 (906-774-2545). Home: 421 Woodward, Kingsford 49802 (906-774-0064)
Mancier, Cheryl L. (Carl) [email protected] [3-31-08] [(PL) PL 2007]. 2007 Washington; 2011 Bentley (LFTF 1/4). 7209 N. Main St., Bentley 48613 (989-846-0398). Home: 4338 Bay Rd., Gladwin 48624 (989-426- 9886)
Mangum, Lester (Tina) [email protected] [6-11-08] [(FE) P NY, 1983; F 1986]. 1983 New York City: Willis Avenue; 1985 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Central (assoc.); 1986 Director, Young Adult Housing Proj- ect of Metropolitan Community Church, NYC (NY Conf., under par. 425.1); 1988 Detroit Human Services; 1989 River Rouge: John Wesley; 1992 Detroit: Peo- ple’s; Jan 1, 2003 Detroit: St. Timothy, West Outer Drive; 2005 Detroit: St. Tim- othy. 15888 Archdale, Detroit 48227 (313-837-4070). Home: 25505 Catalina, Southfield 48075 (248-569-3352)
Mannschreck, Jack Lester (Ruth) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1983; F 1986]. 1984 Grosse Pointe (assoc.); 1992 Oxford; 2002 Troy: Big Beaver. 3753 John R., Troy 48083 (248-689-1932). Home: 2050 Fairfield, Troy 48085 (248-689-2839)
Marble, Charles Robert (Janice) [(RM) T 1961; F 1963]. 1961 school; Feb. 1963 Detroit: Westlawn (assoc.); 1965 Flint: Central (assoc.); 1967 Inkster: Christ; 1971 Bay City: Fremont Avenue; Jan. 1978 Burton: Atherton; 1985 Dixboro; 1992 Houghton Lake; 2000 Retired. 2129 Knights Circle, Gladwin 48624 (989-426-4580)
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Mariona, Ernesto [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) FL May 16, 2008, American Baptist Convention; FE 2011]. 2008 St. Charles, Brant. (SC) 301 W. Belle, Box 87, St., Charles 48655 (989-865-9091), (B) 10854 Hemlock, Brant 48614 (989-585-3266). Home: 510 Christy Drive, St. Charles 48655 (989-865-8144)
Marr, Beverly Louise (Fred) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2003; FE 2006]. 2003 Lincoln Community; 2010 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Durand: First (Parish Director). 10016 E. Newburg Rd., Durand 48429 (989-288-3880). Home: 302 Hampton, Durand 48429 (989- 288-4364)
Mars, Karen Alayne (Donald) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) SLP 1993; P 1994; F 1997]. Jan 1, 1994 Dearborn Heights: Warren Valley; 1995 Morenci; Nov 1, 2000 Chelsea Retirement Community: Chaplain; Jul 15, 2002 leave of absence; 2003 God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Grand Marais, Germfask, McMillan; 2006 Hillman, Spratt; 2008 Retired. Home: 3000 Arborvitae Dr., #27, Traverse City 49684 (231-929-0800)
Mater, Douglas E. (Margaret) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) FL 2003; PE 2004; FE 2007]. 2003 Bay Port, Hayes; 2010 Negaunee: Mitchell. 207 Teal Lake Ave., Box 190, Negaunee 49866 (906-475-4861). Home: 1013 Hungerford, Negaunee 49866 (906-475-6524)
Mathews, James M. (Coryn) [(RM) FLP 1981; LD, AM 1986]. 1981 Republic, Woodland; Jun. 1, 1984 Iron Mountain: First, Quinnesec; Dec. 1, 1989 Leave of Absence; 1990 L’Anse, Sid- now, Zeba; 1993 Pickford; 1996 Leave of Absence; Aug 1, 1997 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Vernon, Bancroft; Oct 1, 2001 Roseville: Trinity, Warren: Wesley; 2002 incapacity leave; 2003 Retired. Home: PO Box 205, Stephenson 49887
Maxwell, Jeffrey R. (Janet) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) LP 1982; P 1986; F 1989]. 1982 Garfield; 1987 Kilmanagh, Unionville; Jan. 15, 1990 Holly: Calvary; 2001 Farmington: First; 2010 Saginaw Bay District Su- perintendent. 3617 Mackinaw St., Suite 1, Saginaw 48602 (989-793-8838). Home: 304 Meadow Lane, Midland 48640 (989-750-7035)
May, Judith Ann [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1990; F 1993]. 1989 Four Towns (LTFT); Jan. 1 1991 Four Towns. 1992 Pontiac Cooperative Parish, Parish Director: Four Towns; Feb 1, 1996 Dearborn: First (assoc); 1998 Walled Lake; 2003 Warren: First; 2008 Grosse Pointe. 211 Moross Rd., grosse Pointe Farms 48236 (313-886-2363). Home: 64 Moross Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms 48236 (313-881-1129)
Mayberry, Gregory Mark [email protected] [9-3-02] [(FE) P 1984; F 1986]. 1984 Iron River; 1990 Caseville; May 1, 1998 Milford; 2011 Caro. 670 Gilford, Caro 48723 (989-673-2246). Home: 208 W. Burnside, Caro 48723 (989-673-4355)
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Maynard, William Robert (Janis) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1972; F 1980]. Sep. 1978 Kilmanagh; 1980 Flint: Eastwood; 1986 Mayville, Fostoria, Silverwood; Sep 1, 1992 Mt. Morris; 1996 Corunna; 2001 Davisburg; Jan 1, 2004 incapacity leave; 2009 Retired. Home: PO Box 163, East Tawas 48730
Mayo, Judith Y. (James) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FD) CE CRT 1990; CON 1992; DFM 1997]. 1984 Livonia: Newburg; 1998 De- troit: Christ; 1999 East Side Covenant Cooperative Parish, parish deacon; Jan 1, 2001 leave of absence; 2001 Ypsilanti: First (deacon); Jan 1, 2007 Ypsilanti: First (deacon); Dec 5, 2007 incapacity leave. Home: 6065 Vista Dr., Ypsilanti 48197 (734-482-0776)
Mayo-Moyle, Amy E. (Michael) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2000; FE 2003]. 2000 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc); 2002 Britton: Grace; Sep 16, 2007 Britton: Grace (LTFT ½); Jan 1, 2009 Britton: Grace (LTFT 3/4);2010 Clarkston (assoc.). 6600 Waldon Rd., Clarkston 48346 (248-625- 1611). Home: 7228 Chapelview Dr., Clarkston 48346 (248-620-6591)
Mayo-Moyle, Michael James (Amy) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) FL 2001; PE 2002; FE 2005]. 2001 Ann Arbor: First (assoc) Feb 1, 2003 Blissfield: First; 2010 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Byron: First; 2012 Voluntary leave of absence. Home: 7228 Chapelview Dr., Clarkston 48348 (248-620-6591)
McBride, William Parker [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1975; F 1981]. 1978 Owendale, Gagetown; 1980 Flint: Faith; 1985 Mon- roe: Calvary; 1995 Seven Churches United Group Ministry (Parish Director): Du- rand: First; 2002 North Street. 4580 North Rd., North Street 48049 (810-385-4027). Home: 4584 North Rd, North Street 48049 (810-385-8366)
McCabe, M. Lester [(RL) PLP 1987; FLP 1989]. 1988 Monroe: Frenchtown; 1990 Detroit: West Outer Drive (LTFT), Livonia: Clarenceville (assoc.) (LTFT); 1993 Retired. Home: 7400 Challis Road, (Ashley Court, Building 1, Room 1), Brighton 48116
McCallum, Marvin H. (Joyce) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1959; F 1961]. 1961 Pigeon; 1966 Oxford; 1972 Manistique; Nov. 1975 Chelsea; 1983 Monroe: St. Paul’s; 1991 Royal Oak: First; 1995 Port Huron Dis- trict Superintendent; 2002 Retired. Home: 5385 Burtch Rd., Jeddo 48032 (810- 327-2691)
McCoy, Steven E. (Deborah) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002]. 1999 Midland: First (assoc); 2006 Marquette: First. 111 E. Ridge St., Marquette 49855 (906-225-1344). Home: 619 Mesnard, Mar- quette 49855 (906-226-3683)
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McCully, Ruth Alida [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RL) FL 1998]. 1998 Samaria: Grace, Lulu; 2001 Lulu; 2003 Retired; Nov 1, 2007 Azalia, London. Oct 30, 2009 Retired. Home: 510 E. Monroe, Dundee 48131 (734-529-5130).
McCumons, Brent Lee (Marlene) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1976; F 1980]. Jan 1, 1975 Second Creek, Edenton, OH (WOH Conf.); 1978 Royal Oak: First (assoc.); 1981 Caseville; 1986 Chesaning: Trinity; 1993 Ann Arbor District Superintendent; 1998 Midland: First 2011 Retired. 10805 But- ler Rd., Cheboygan 49721 (231-268-3243)
McDonald, Ian S. [(FL) FL 2012]. 2012 God’s Country Cooperative Parish (Parish Director): Grand Marais, Germfask, McMillian. (GM) N 14226 M-77, Box 268, Grand Marais 49839 (906-494-2751); (G) 1212 Morrison St., PO Bos 135, Germfask 49836 (906-586-3162); (M) 7406 Co. Rd. 415, PO Box 54, McMillan 49853 (906- 293-8933). Home: E21643 Brazel St., Box 34, Grand Marais 49839 (906-494- 2653)
McDoniel, Tommy [(FL) FL 2010]. 2010 Flint: Asbury. 1653 Davison Rd., Flint 48506 (810-235- 0016). Home: 2050 Covert Rd., Burton 48509 (810-742-8883)
McDowell, Frederick J. [(PL) PL 2001]. 2001 Decker, Argyle, Shabbonna, Ubly; 2005 no appointment; 2010 DASU: Decker, Argyle. (D) 1401 Church St., Decker 48426, (A) 2420 Ar- gyle Rd., Argyle 48410. Home: 222 South Lake Drive, Columbiaville 48421 (810- 793-6524)
McDowell, Ginethea D. [(RM) PLP 1989; P 1994; F 1996]. 1989-91 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: West Deerfield. 1992 no appointment; 1994 Yale, Greenwood; Dec 1, 1998 family leave 2002 Retired. Home: 124 Happy Haven Dr., Lot 46, Osprey, FL 34229
McEntarfer, Martin A. (Joan) [(RM) FLP, Erie, 1950; T. MI, 1953; F 1960]. 1950 Franklin Center; 1951 Lyon Lake; 1953 Delton; 1956 Burton Heights (assoc.); Dec. 1956 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Menominee; 1960 Centerline: Bethel; 1966 Chaplain, Plattsburg AFB, NY; 1969 Site Chaplain, Alaskan Air Command; 1970 Chaplain, Kitty Hawk Center, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio; 1972 Chaplain, Pilot Training Program, Reese AFB, TX; 1973 Chaplain, Utapoa AB, Thailand; 1974 Chaplain, Regional Medical Cen- ter, March AFB, CA; 1978 Senior Chaplain, Irakion AB, Crete, Greece; 1980 Sen- ior Chaplain, David Grant Medial Center, Travis AFB, CA; 1984 Senior Chaplain, March AFB, CA; 1986 USAF Retired; 1986 Service Director, American Cancer Society; 1989 Cancer Control Director, American Cancer Society; 1992 Retired. Home: 20505 Claremont Ave., Riverside, CA 92507 (951-686-5846)
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McGee, Ray Thomas (Darlene) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) LP 1995; FL 1998; AM 2000; FE 2003]. Jan 1, 1995 LaSalle: Zion; Aug 15, 2000 Sebewaing: Trinity; 2004 Flint: Calvary; 2011 Detroit: Metropolitan. 8000 Woodward, Detroit 48202 (313-875-7407). Home: 26110 Hendrie Blvd., Hunt- ington Woods 48070 (248-546-9749)
McGlothin-Eller, April K. (Vincent) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FD) PD 2006; FD 2009]. Jun 1, 2006 Young Leaders Initiative; Jan 31, 2008 leave of absence; Mar 16, 2008 Student Coordinator for Interfaith Worker Justice, Highland Park Presbyterian (Highland Park, IL). 1020 Bryn Mawr, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60660 (773-728-8409). Home: 1446 W. Rosemont Dr., #1, Chicago, IL 60660 (313-610-1980)
McGlothin-Eller, Vincent W. (April) [email protected] [5-17-12] [(FD) PD 2009; FD 2012]. 2009 Registrar, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. 2121 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60201 (847-866-3905). Home: 1446 W. Rosemont Ave., #1, Chicago, IL 60660 (313-384-3158)
McIlvenna, Lisa M. (Patrick) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FE) P 1990; F 1993]. 1991 Owendale, Gagetown; 1995 Saginaw: Kochville; Sep 1, 1999 Birmingham: First (assoc.); 2004 Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s; 2008 Samaritan Couseling Center, Southeast Michigan; Jan, 2010 Midland: First (assoc) (½), Executive Director/Pastoral Therapist, Samaritan Counseling Center (½). 315 W. Larkin, Midland 48640 (989-835-7511). Home: 614 Fisher St., Saginaw 48604 (248-224-4296)
McIntyre, Dewitt T., Sr. (Inetta) [(RM) P Balt., 1966; F Balt., 1968]. 1964 Reisterstown Charge; 1966 Chase Charge; 1968 Trans. to NY Conf., Mt. Vernon: Asbury; 1969 Brooklyn: Janes; 1973 Leave of Absence; Mar. 1974 Director of Pastoral Care, Harlem, NY; 1976 New York: Jefferson Park; 1977 Trans. to N. NJ Conf., Newark: Trinity; 1980 De- troit: Scott Memorial (under par. 425.1); 1987 Detroit: Fellowship (under par. 425.1); 1988 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Fellowship Community (LTFT—1/2). 1990 Retired. Royal Oak Towers, 20800 Wyoming, #719, Ferndale 48220
McKinstry, A. Faye (David) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1988; F 1992]. 1988 St. Clair Shores: First (assoc.) (LTFT—1/2); 1990 East Detroit: Peace; Jul 1, 1995 Madison Heights; 1999 Manchester; 2005 Clin- ton. 10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd., Clinton 49236 (517-456-4972). Home: 35 Ridgemont Dr., Adrian 49221 (517-442-9991)
McKinstry, David Robert (A. Faye) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1979; F 1982]. 1980 Oregon, Elba; 1988 St. Clair Shores: First; 1999 Tecumseh; 2010 Retired. Home: 35 Ridgemont Dr., Adrian 49221 (517-442- 9991)
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McLennan, Ross J. [(RM) T 1942; F 1946]. 1942 Detroit: North Detroit; 1943 school; 1944 Chicago: Glenwood (Rock River Conf.); 1945 Saginaw: Sheridan Avenue; 1948 Lecturer, National Prohibition Committee; 1952 Vice President, Taylor University; Jan. 1, 1955 Executive Director, Sooner Alcohol and Narcotics Education Foundation; 1981 Retired. Home: 241 Bravado Lane, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
McMunn, Douglas Jay (Marianne) [email protected] [7-1-11] [(FE) P 1985; F 1988]. 1986 Plymouth: First (assoc.); Feb. 16, 1990 Iron Moun- tain: First, Quinnesec: First; Jan 1, 1996 Pinckney: New Church Development (Arise) Sep 28, 2001 Pinckney: Arise; 2006 Oxford; 2011 Milford. 1200 Atlantic St. Milford 48301 (248-684-2798). Home: 331 River Wood Trail, Milford 48301 (248-875-3783)
McMunn, Marianne (Douglas) [email protected] [7-1-11] [(PL) PL 2010]. Nov 14, 2010 Omo: Zion; 2011 Willow. 36925 Willow Rd., Box 281, New Boston 48164 (734-654-9020). Home: 331 River Wood Trail, Milford 48301 (248-875-3783)
Mehl, John Matthew, Jr. (Terrie) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1980; F 1984]. 1982 Argentine, Linden; 1989 Ida; 1996 Ida, Petersburg; 2001 Petersburg (LTFT ½); Jan 1, 2010 incapacity leave. Home: 16645 Dixon Rd., Petersburg 49270 (734-279-2662)
Melrose, Paul J. (Sue Ellis Melrose) [email protected] [(RM) P 1971 NY; F 1974 NY]. 1971 school; 1973 Bristol: Prospect (assoc); 1975 Bronx: City Island; Jan, 1981 school; 1982 Associate Director, Lakeland Coun- seling Center, FRMH, Dover, NJ; 1986 Co-Director, Lakeland Counseling Center, FRMH, Dover, NJ; 1993 Director, FRMH Counseling Center, NW New Jersey; 1996 Director, FRMH, New Jersey; 1998 Coordinator, Pastoral Psychotherapy, NW Covenant Medical Center, NJ; 1999 Coordinator, Pastoral Psychotherapy, St. Clares Hospital, Boonton, NJ; Feb 2, 2000 Staff Counselor, Samaritan Coun- seling Center, Southeast Michigan (transferred to Detroit Conf., 2001); 2006 Ex- ecutive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center, Southeast Michigan; 2011 Retired. Home: 25191 Castlereigh Dr., Farmington Hills 48336 (248-478-7279).
Mercer, Douglas Keith (Barbara F.) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(RM) T 1966; F 1968]. 1962 Wellsville; Oct. 1963 Rea, Cone, Azalia; 1966 Con- cord Charge (Peninsula Conf.); 1968 Port Huron: Washington Avenue; 1970 Algonac; 1974 Flint: Court Street (assoc.); 1977 South Lyon; Jan. 15, 1988 Glad- stone: Memorial; 1990 Flint District Superintendent; 1996 Frankenmuth; 2000 Retired. 10117 Hawthorne Lane, Byron 48418 (810-266-5073)
Meyers, Patricia A. (Lee Hearn) [email protected] [5-23-12] [(FE) P 1977; F 1979]. 1977 Flint: Central (assoc.); 1978 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1980 Pontiac: Baldwin Avenue; 1997 Ferndale: First; 1999 Mt. Clemens: First; Aug 1, 2006 incapacity leave. Home: 15821 19 Mile Rd., # 330, Clinton Twp. 48038 (586-286-5038)
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Milano, Donald (Regina) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T 1972; F 1986]. 1973 withdrew; 1979 reinstated; 1980 Clark County Jail Ministry; Aug. 15, 1983 Akron, Unionville; 1986 Yale, Greenwood; 1989 Whitte- more, Prescott; 1992 St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd. 1997 Retired. Home: 8449 Kennedy Circle, S6, Warren 48093 (586-751-8559)
Miles, Catherine J. (Kevin) [email protected] [5-19-12] [(FD) PD 2009; FD 2012]. May 17, 2009 Detroit: Metropolitan (deacon). 8000 Woodward, Detroit 48202 (313-875-7407). Home: 91 Cross Timbers Dr., Oxford 48371 (248-628-1022)
Miles, Kevin Lee (Catherine) [(FE) P 1990; F 1993]. 1991 Plymouth: First (assoc.); 1995 Blissfield: Emmanuel; 2002 Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: Roseville: Trinity; 2012 Oxford. 21 E. Burdick St., Oxford 48371 (248-628-1289). Home: 91 Cross Timbers Dr., Ox- ford 48371 (248-628-1022)
Miller, Dale M. (Susan) [email protected] [1-19-09] [(FE) P N. IN, 1972;F 1975]. 1974 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Plymouth: First (assoc.); 1976 Stony Creek; 1981 Gladstone: Memorial; Jan. 1, 1988 Flint: Cen- tral; 1992 Pontiac Cooperative Parish, Waterford: Central; Oct 1, 2000 Detroit East: District Superintendent; 2006 Farmington: Nardin Park. 29887 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills 48336 (248-476-8860). Home: 25109 Lyncastle Lane, Farmington Hills 48336 (248-477-8891)
Miller, Duane E. (Diana) [email protected] [5-19-11] [(RM) P 1968; F 1973]. Mar. 1972 Memphis, Lamb; Nov. 1977 Gwinn, Ishpeming: Salisbury; Jan. 1, 1986 Associate Council Director: Evangelism/Stewardship; Jan 1, 1996 Macomb Community Church; Jan 1, 1999 Seymour Lake; 1999 Caro; 2006 Detroit East District Superintendent; 2011 Retired. Home: 3352 W. River Dr., Gladwin 48624 (989-426-2644)
Miller, Gilson Max (Beth) [(RM) P 1971; F 1974]. 1973 Marquette: First (assoc.); 1975 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc.); 1978 Kingston, Deford; 1983 Highland; 1992 Livonia: Newburg; 1997 Brighton: First; 2008 Retired. Home: 1507 Warwick Ct., Ann Arbor 48103 (734- 665-3297)
Miller, John M. [(RL) LE 1957]. 1968 Trans. from MI Conf, Gaines; 1970 Ossineke, Hubbard Lake, Wilson; 1982 Retired. Home: 424 S. Lawn, Alpena 49707 (989-354-6118)
Miller, Mark Alan (Sharon) [email protected] [5-19-11] [(FE) PE 2006; FE 2009]. 2006 Romulus: Community; 2010 Tecumseh. 605 Bishop Reed Dr, Tecumseh 49286 (517-423-2523). Home: 808 Derby Dr., Tecumseh 49286 (517-423-3767)
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Miller, Mark Douglas [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1983; F 1986]. 1984 Blissfield: Emmanuel (assoc.), Wellsville; May 1, 1989 Owosso: Trinity; 1998 West Branch: First; 2006 Midland: Aldersgate. 2206 Airfield Lane, Midland 48642 (989-631-1151). Home: 1506 Illinois Dr., Midland 48642 (989-837-9959)
Miller Jr., Robert A. (Rochelle) [email protected] {5-17-12] [(PE) PL 2010; PE 2012]. Jan 1, 2010 Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity. (P) 17845 M-36, Gregory 48137 (517-851-7851); (T) 8201 Iosco Rd., Fowlerville 48836 (517-223-3803). 8233 Iosco Rd., Fowlerville 48836 (517-223-3150)
Miller, Sylvester, III (Mary) [email protected] [6-12-03] [(RM) P N. Miss., 1968; F N. Miss., 1977]. 1969—73 Boyd Chapel, Sturgis; 1979 Pleasant Grove, Louisville, MS; 1983 Director, Holmes County Parish; Aug. 1, 1985 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Second Grace (assoc.); Mar. 1, 1986 Flint: E.L. Gordon Sr. Memorial; 1988 Leave of Absence; 1990 Flint: Faith; Aug 1, 2002 leave of absence; 2003 Retired. Home: PO Box 28185, Birmingham, AL 35228 (205-426-8457)
Miller, Walter Harry (Sandra) [(RA) FLP 1982; Deacon, AM 1987]. Nov. 1, 1981 Clayton, Rollin Center; 1994 Blissfield: First Dec 1, 2002 leave of absence; Dec 1, 2004 Retired. Home: 3805 Townley Highway, Manitou Beach 49253 (517-547-4544)
Minarik, Carman John (Donna) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1997, W. OH; FE 2000]. 1995 Essex (W. OH); 1997 school; 1998 Car- leton; Sep 1, 2002 South Lyon (co-pastor); 2007 Mount Clemens: First (co- pastor). 57 S.B. Gratiot Ave., Mt. Clemens 48043 (586-468-6464). Home: 110 Belleview St., Mt. Celmens 48043 (586-468-4629)
Minarik, Donna Jo (Carman) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) SP 1998, W. OH; PE 2001; FE 2005]. 1996 Richwood Central (W. OH); 1998 Carleton (assoc); Sep 1, 2002 South Lyon (co-pastor); Sep 16, 2006 leave of absence; 2007 Mount Clemens: First (co-pastor). 57 S.B. Gratiot Ave., Mt. Clemens 48043 (586-468-6464). Home: 110 Belleview St., Mt. Celmens 48043 (586-468-4629)
Momany, Christopher Paul (Kimberly) [(AF) West Michigan]. Jan 1, 1996 Chaplain, Adrian College. 110 S. Madison (133 North Hall), Adrian 49221 (517-265-5161, Ext 4211). Home: 1325 University Ave., Adrian 49221 (517-265-8144)
Mondragon, Rey Carlos Borja [email protected] [6-17-08] [(FE) PE 2007; FE 2011]. 2007 school; Ypsilanti: First (assoc.). 209 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 48197 (734-482-8374). Home: 530 Cliffs Dr., 203C, Ypsilanti 48198 (919-824-3877)
Montney, James B. [email protected] [2-17-06] [(RL) PL Feb 1, 2006]. Feb 1, 2006 Elba; 2012 Retired. Home: 5033 N. Wash- burn, Davison 48423 (810-653-1866)
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Moon, Anna Mi-Hyun [(PE) PE 2012]. 2012 North Lake. 14111 N. Territorial, Chelsea 48118 (734-475- 7569). Home: 14130 Wagon Wheel Ct., Chelsea 48118 (734-475-9348)
Moore, Frederick Boyce, Sr., (Delores) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1974; F 1980]. 1976 River Rouge: John Wesley; Mar. 1981 Detroit: Peo- ple’s; 1992 Pontiac: St. John (LTFT 3/4); 2008 Retired. 2897Onagon Circle, Wa- terford 48328 (248-681-4748)
Morse, George H. (Lorna) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RL) PL 1992] Dec. 1, 1991 Glennie, Curran: Sunnyside (half-time); 2000 Re- tired. 833 Au Sable Trail, Grayling 49738 (989-348-7037)
Morse, Harold S. (Linda) [(RM) P 1970; F 1973]. 1972 Rochester: St. Luke’s; 1979 Chaplain Supervisor, St. Louis Children’s Hospital; 2011 Retired. Home: 703 Muir Kirk Lane, Man- chester, MO 63011 (314-394-1663)
Moshauer, Meredith T. [(RM) T W. NY, 1969; F ]. 1969 Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc.); 1977 Leave of Absence; Jan. 1981 Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity; 1982 Leave of Ab- sence; 1984 Durand Cluster: Lennon, Duffield (part- time); 1988 Detroit: West Outer Drive (LTFT-1/2); 1990 Highland Park: First (LTFT-1/2); 1995 Detroit: Wa- terman-Preston (LTFT 3/4); Aug 31, 1997 Retired. Home: 1740 Nemoke Trail, #1, Haslett 48840
Mosher, Jr., Donald J. (Sharry) [(PL) PL Nov, 2008]. Nov 9, 2008 Pinconning; 2010 West Goodland. 2008 N. Van Dyke, Imlay City 48444 (810-724-1747). Home: 6956 Lothrop Rd., Imlay City 48444 (810-346-1062)
Mulder, David George (Patricia) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1987; F 1990]. 1988 Flint: Court Street (assoc.); 1992 Fairgrove, Gilford; 1996 Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s; 2001 Fenton (assoc); 2008 Midland: Homer. 507 S. Homer Rd., Midland 48640 (989-835-5050). Home: 587 S. Homer Rd., Mid- land 48640 (989-486-1064)
Mumbiro, Elias N. (Tapuwa) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P Zimbabwe 1977; F N. IN 1977]. Jan 1, 1975-Dec 31, 1975 Associate Pas- tor, School Chaplain, Mutambara United Methodist Mission Center, Mutambara, Cashel, Zimbabwe; Jan 1, 1976-Dec 31, 1977 Missionary to South Indiana Con- ference; Jan 1, 1978-Aug 31, 1981 Evansville, IN: St. John’s and St. Andrews; 1983 to Dec 15, 1983 Itinerant Missioner to Iowa Conference and Southern Dis- trict, Minnesota Conference; Jan 1, 1983-Dec 31, 1986 Mission Administrator/Chaplain Old Mutare Mission, Mutare, Zimbabwe; Jan 1, 1987-Aug 31, 1992 Mutasa-Makoni District Superintendent; Sep 1, 1992 River Rouge: John Wesley; 1995 transfer to Detroit Conference, Westland: St. James; Nov 1, 1999 Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd; 2009 Saginaw: State Street. 3617 Mackinaw, Saginaw 48502 (989-782-3931). Home: 1825 Coolidge, Saginaw 48638 (989-943-9176)
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Mumford, Gerald Edward (Dorothy) [(RA) LD 1966; LE 1968; AM 1989]. 1964 West Forest, Otter Lake; 1976 West Deerfield; 1989 Mt. Bethel (part-time); 1993 Retired. Home: 283 Inner Dr., E., Venice, FL 34292 (941-488-4312)
Munger, Marjorie H. (Dennis) [email protected] 6-10-08] [(FE) P 1991; F 1993]. 1991 Flint: Bristol, Dimond; 1993 Canton: Cherry Hill; 1998 Troy: Fellowship; 2002 Lake Orion (assoc). 140 East Flint, Lake Orion 48362 (248-693-6201). Home: 2647 Orbit Dr., Lake Orion 48360 (248-393-1520)
Myers-Cabeen, Nanette D. (James Sterling Cabeen) [(FE) P 1986; F 1989]. 1987 Royal Oak: First (assoc.); 1991 Flushing (assoc.). 1992 Flushing (assoc.), LTFT—3/4); Jan 1, 1997 Flushing (assoc); 1997 school (Bay Regional Medical Center). Home: 353 Old Orchard Dr., Essexville 48732 (989-895-8955)
Myers, Richard Lee (Linda) [(RM) P Mich., 1956; F Mich., 1961]. 1961 Ludington: Grace; 1963 Berrien Springs; 1965 Horton Bay; 1965 Howell; 1967 Detroit: Waterman; 1969 Rich- mond; 1973 Sterling Heights; 1978 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1980 Pontiac: Cen- tral (assoc.); 1989 Wyandotte: First; 1998 Retired. Home: 5291 Seneca Trail, Gaylord 49735 (989-732-6310)
Naile, John Edmund (Myrna) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1972; F 1974]. 1973 Carsonville, Applegate, Watertown; 1977 St. Ignace; 1985 St. Clair: First; 1998 Gaylord. 215 South Center, Box 617, Gaylord 49734 (989-732-5380). Home: 2431 Rainswood Dr., Gaylord 48734 (989-732-5325) Neil, Mary F. [(RA) PLP 1982; FLP 1984; Deacon 1988]. 1982 New Haven, Meade: Faith; 1984 Carsonville, Applegate, Watertown. 1987 Detroit: West Outer Drive, Whitfield- Grace; 1988 Owendale, Gagetown; 1991 Retired. Home: 217 East 42d St., Loveland, CO 80538
Nelson, Jeffrey Scott (Bridget) [email protected] [12-5-01] [(FE) PE 2004; FE 2006]. Feb 1, 2004 Birmingham: First (assoc); 2009 Redford: Aldersgate. 10000 Beech Daly Rd., Redford 48239 (313-937-3170). Home: 11328 Arnold, Redford 48239 (313-531-7487)
Ness, Lance E. (Carol Abbott-Ness) [email protected] [6-17-11] [(FE) SPL Peninsula-Delaware 1990; LP 1994; PM 1998; FE 2003]. 1990 East New Market, MD (Peninsula-Delaware Conf.); Jul 1, 1994 Ontonagon, Green- land, Rockland; Jan 1, 2000 Owosso: Burton, Carland; Aug 1, 2004 Brown City; 2007 Macon. 11964 Macon Hwy., Clinton 49236 (517-423-8270). Home: 7645 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton 49236 (517-424-1780)
Neumann, Fredrick D. (Kaye) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) LP 1994; P 1995; F 1998]. Aug 1, 1994 Ossineke, Hubbard Lake, Wilson; Aug 1, 1994 Ossineke, Hubbard Lake; 1999 North Street; 2002 Bay City: Fre- mont Avenue; 2006 Wisner; 2010 Hudson: First. 420 W. Main, Hudson 49247 (517-448-5891). Home: 428 W. Main, Hudson 49247 (517-448-6081)
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Nicholson, Ross Neil (Patricia) [(RM) T 1959; F 1961]. 1958 Mt. Freedom, NJ (Newark Conf.); Stroudsburg, PA (assoc.) (Phila. Conf.); 1961 Melvindale; 1967 Madison Heights; 1972 Bad Axe; Dec. 1977 Conference Staff: Education; 1984 Detroit: North Detroit (LTFT—1/2); 1985 Leave of Absence; 1990 Retired. Home: 392 Shot Point Dr., Marquettte 49855 (906-343-6506)
Noel, Karen Y. (Phares) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2001; FE 2004]. 2001 Detroit: St. Paul’s (LTFT ½), 2010 Pontiac: St. John’s. 620 University Dr., Pontiac 48342 (248-338-8933). Home: 622 University Dr., Pontiac 48342 (313-595-4015)
Noggle, Jim [email protected] [7-22-09] [(AM) West Michigan]. 2009 Wagarville; Community, Wooden Shoe (LTFT 1/4). (WC) 2478 W. Wagarville Rd., Gladwin 48624, (WS) 284 Norway St., Gladwin 48624 (989-426-2821). Home: POP Box 238, Harrison 48625 (989-539-2057)
Norris, Arthur Vernon (Evelyn) [(RM) P Mich., 1959; F Mich., 1964]. 1963 Howe: Lima; 1966 Novi: Willowbrook; 1969 Owosso: First (assoc.); 1971 Millington, Arbela; 1976 Pontiac: First; 1980 Blissfield: First; 1983 Wyandotte: Glenwood; 1991 Iron Mountain: Trinity; Jul 1, 1994 Hemlock, Nelson; 2001 Retired. Home: 5900 S. Hemlock, Hemlock 48626
Norton, Michael Kent (Susan) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1987; F 1992]. 1987 Snover: Moore, Trinity, Elmer. 1992 Heritage; 1994 Sebewaing: Trinity; 1997 Canton: Friendship. P.O. Box 871027, Canton 48187 (734710-9370). Home: 1237 Lotz Rd., Canton 48188 (734-722-0183)
Nowacek, Bruce L. (Candy) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) FL 2003; PE 2007; FE 2011]. 2003 Genesee-Thedford Center; 2010 Bay Port, Hayes; 2012 Yale. 2 South Main St., Yale 48097 (810-387-3962). Home: 2 South Main St., Yale 48097 (810-387-0549)
Nusz, Gordon Wayne (Shirley) [(RM) L Mich., 1966;P 1968; F 1971]. 1970 Detroit: St. James (assoc.); 1974 Swan Valley; 1980 Pigeon: First; 1988 West Branch: First; 1993 Marquette: First; 2000 Northville: First (assoc); May 1, 2002 involuntary leave of absence; May 1, 2003 involuntary retirement. Home: 2813 Laurel Hill Dr., Flower Mound, TX 75028 (972-691-1335)
Okray, Dorothy [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) PE Troy 1997; FE Troy, 2000]. 1997 Newcomb, NY: Newcomb, Calvary, Long Lnake, NY; 2001 Johnstown (NY): First, Gloversville (NY); 2003 Morenci; 2007 Retired. 7318 Kensington Ct., University Park, FL 34201
Olsen, Douglas Karl (Sandy) [email protected] [6-15-00] [(FE) P 1970; F 1974]. 1972 Detroit: Waterman, Simpson; 1976 Ferndale: First (assoc.); 1981 Stony Creek; 1996 Ann Arbor: Calvary; 2008 Dundee 645 Franklin, Dundee 48131 (734-529-3535). Home: 241 Sidney St., Dundee 48131 (734-529-2215)
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Omansiek, William Walter [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1967; F 1971, HL 1986, FL 2005, FE Jan 1, 2006]. Jan, 1970 Flint: Flint Park; 1971 Chaplain, Methodist Children’s Home; 1974 Detroit: St. James (assoc.); 1975 Inkster: Christ; 1979 St. Charles, Brant; 1986 Honorable Location; Jan 1, 2005 Harrisville, Lincoln; 2005 Wisner;2006 Bay City: Fremont Avenue; 2010 Retired.
Osmond, Sharyn K. (Richard) [(FL) PL 1997, FL 2002]. 1996 Rochester Hills: First; Jan 16, 1999 Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s (assoc). 2002 Dansville, Wheatfield (W. MI Conf.). PO Box 175 Dansville 48819 (517-623-6591)
Osweiler, Larry D. [(OF) Free Methodist]. 2012 Pickford. 115 E. Church St., Box 128, Pickford 49774 (906-647-6195). Home: 4891 Kilcrest Dr.Saginaw 48638 (989-245-0323)
Packer, Matthew J. (Kristina) [email protected] [5-17-12] [(PD) CON DM W. MI, 1999; PD 2011]. 1986 Farwell; 1987 St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal; 1988 Flint: Central; 1990 Clare; Nov 16, 1999 transf to Detroit Conf., Fenton: Director of Music; May 1, 2006 Flushing: Director of Music; Jan 1, 2011 Flushing, Director of Music; Flint District Small Membership Church Con- sultant. 413 E. Main St., Flushing 48433 (810-635-2425). Home: 6020 Creekside Dr., Swartz Creek 48473 (810-635-8267)
Paige, James E., Jr., (Margaret “Peggy”) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1971; F 1978]. 1974 Stephenson, Hermansville; 1976 Morrice, Benning- ton, Pittsburg; 1980 Jeddo, Central-Lakeport (Co-Pastor, LTFT—1/2); 1985 Leave of Absence; 1986 Glennie, Curran, Wilber (LTFT—1/2); Jan. 1, 1992 Salem Grove; 1998 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Oregon, Elba (LTFT) 2002 parish director; Oct 1, 2003 incapacity leave; Jan 1, 2007 Capac: First, Zion Com- munity; 2007 Richfield (LTFT ½); 2008 Retired. Home: N7344 County Road 577, Ingalls 49848 (906-828-1010)
Paige, Margaret Ann “Peggy” (James) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(RM) P 1975; F 1978]. Jan. 1977 Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg (Co-Pastor); 1980 Jeddo, Central-Lakeport (Co-Pastor, LTFT—1/2); 1985 Glennnie, Curran, Wilber (LTFT—1/2); Nov. 15, 1991 Manchester: Sharon; 1998 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Columbiaville (parish director); 2002 Port Huron District Super- intendent; 2009 Iron Mountain: First, Quinnesec; 2012 Retired. Home: N7344 County Road 577, Ingalls 49848 (906-828-1010)
Pajak, John J. [email protected] [1-19-09] [(PL) PL 2009]. Apr 1, 2009 Redford: New Beginnings. 16175 Delaware, Red- ford 48240 (313-255-6330). Home: 37230 Ladywood, Livonia 48154 (734-542- 9193)
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Park, Chang Eun [(RM) M Korean Meth., 1950; P 1989; F 1991]. 1951 Chaplain, Jin Hae Mariners’ Hospital; 1953 Jin Joo: SaNam Methodist; 1963 MaSan: Shin Heung Methodist; 1965 Director, Methodist Women’s Welfare Center (BuSan); Sep. 1984 Dallas: First Korean (assoc.); Apr. 1985 Detroit: First Central Korean (assoc.); 1986 Mt.Clemens: New Church Development; 1989 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Mt. Clemens: Korean Mission; 1995 Retired. Home: 430 Turk St., San Francisco, CA 94102 (415-437-1675) [died June 13, 2012]
Park, John G. (Madeline) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P E.OH., 1970; F 1973]. 1972 Trans. to Detroit Conf., LaSalle: Zion; 1975 Royal Oak: First (assoc.); 1978 Fairgrove, Gilford; May 1981 Commerce; 1992 Berkley; 1996 Flint: Hope; 2006 Dixboro; 2011 Retired. 702 Blanchard Ave., Flint 48503 (734-660-4238)
Parker, Gerald R. (Holly Craig) [email protected] [10-23-01] [(RM) P 1969; F 1973]. 1972 Britton: Grace, Wellsville; 1973 University of Michi- gan Law School; 1975 Salem Grove; 1978 Ann Arbor: First (assoc.); 1986 Chelsea; July 16, 1992 Saline; 1994 Retired. Home: 1500 Hillridge Ct., Ann Arbor 48103 (734-913-4937)
Parker, James Floyd (Ines) [(RM) P 1969; F 1972]. 1971 General Board of Pensions; Apr. 1987 General Sec- retary, General Board of Pension; 1994 Retired. Home: 1248 Wickie Pl. SE, Tumwater, WA 98501 (360-754-3384)
Parker, Roger Allen (Judith) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T 1967; F 1970]. 1969 Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity; Oct. 1970 Stony Creek; 1976 Bay City: Madison Avenue; 1983 Flint: Trinity; Feb 1, 1993 Director: Cooperative Ministry of Northwest Flint, Flint: Trinity; 1998 sabbatical leave; Oct 1, 1998 LaVergne UMC; 1998 Franklin: First (assoc) (TN Conf, para 337.1); 2008 Retired. Home: 2204 Oakwood Dr., E. Franklin, TN 37064 (615-599-1700)
Parker, Sherry Lynn [email protected] 6-27-08] [(FE) PLP 1991; P 1996; FE 1999] Sep. 1, 1991 Wagarville: Community, Wooden Shoe (part-time—1/2); 1994 Hardy, Hartland (assoc); 1995 Ann Arbor: First (assoc); 1997 Dundee; Aug 1, 2002 Chesaning: Trinity; 2008 Brighton: First. 400 E. Grand River, Brighton 48116 (810-229-8561). Home: 7608Brookview Ct., Brighton 48116 (810-229-7831)
Parkhurst, James [email protected] [6-17-11] [(AF) FE Desert Southwest Conf.]. Apr 1, 2010 Interim Conference Director of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries; Sep 1, 2010 Director of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries. 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., Suite 1, Flint 48504 (810- 233-5500). Home: 432 Leland St., Flushing 48433 (810-730-3937)
Parks, Kristen J. [(FL) FL 2010]. 2010 Columbiaville (3/4), Flint District Project Director (1/4). 4696 Pine, PO Box 98, Columbiaville 48421 (810-793-6363). Home: 4350 Golden Glow, Columbiaville 48421 (810-793-4175).
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Parsons, Cynthia M. [(OE) OE West Michigan]. 2012 Gagetown (1/4), Owendale (½). (G) 4750 South Street, Gagetown 48735 (989-665-2661); (O) 7370 Main St., Box 98, Owendale 48754 (989-678-4172). Home: 7372 Main St., Box 98, Owendale 48754 (989- 678-4225)
Passenger, Margaret Ann (Henry) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1997; FE 1999]. 1997 Kingston, Deford; 2001 Pigeon: First; 2005 Re- tired. Home: 44 E. Elm Ave., Monroe 48162 (734-242-6944)
Paterson, John Douglas (Karla) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1981; F 1985]. Mar. 1983 Seymour Lake; Sep. 15, 1986 Marquette: Grace, Skandia; 1993 Grayling: Michelson Memorial; 1998 Marquette District Superintendent; 2005 Ann Arbor: First. 120 S. State, Ann Arbor 48104 (734- 662-4536). Home: 3475 Glazier Way, Ann Arbor 48105 (734-662-2745)
Patton, Clare (Louine) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(RA) LD 1964; LE 1966; AM 1972]. 1962 Columbiaville; 1967 Wisner; 1972 Vas- sar; 1983 Cass City: Salem; 1989 Retired. Home: 153 Palisades Dr., Davenport, FL 33837 (863-424-7908)
Paulson, Dennis N. (Gerrie) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P W. MI, 1973; F W. MI, 1977]. 1974 Sturgis (assoc.); 1975 Reading; 1979 Battle Creek: Clovis Union; Apr. 1983 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Calumet, Laurium, Mohawk-Ahmeek; 1987 Freeland; 1989 Grayling: Michelson Memorial. 1993 Montrose; Jan 16, 1997 Executive Director, Interfaith Council of Greater Cleve- land, (para. 335.1); 1999 Ferndale: First; 2008 Warren: First; 2012 Retired. Home: 1414 Woodcock Pass, Alger 48610
Payne, James A. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(PL) PL 2005]. 2005 Watrousville. Mar 2, 2010 Sterling, Alger, Garfield. (S) 201 Main St., Box 167, Sterling 48659 (989-654-2291), (A) 7786 W. Newberry St., Box 123 Alger 48610 (989-836-2291), (G) 1701 N. Garfield Road, Linwood 48634 (989-879-6992). Home: 124 N. Chestnut, PO Box 167, Sterling 48659 (989-654-9001)
Peacock, Richard A. (Janis) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) P 1970; F 1974]. 1973 Utica (assoc.); 1978 Ortonville; Jul. 1982 Lake Orion; 1993 Farmington: Nardin Park; 1997 Troy: First; 2008 Retired. Home: 40198 Riverbend Dr., Sterling Heights 48310 (248-321-7480)
Perez, Joseph Anthony (Joanne) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(AF) New York]. Home: 1330 Trenton, Adrian 49221 (517-263-1807)
Perez, Paul David (Anne) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FD) PD 2006; FD 2010]. Wesley Theological Seminary. 2006 Director of Youth Ministry, Dulin United Methodist Church; 2008 Livonia: Newburg (deacon). 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia 48150 (734-422-0149). Home: 36522 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia 48150 (703-727-9016)
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Perrine, Stephen Kendall (Connie) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1974; F 1976]. 1975 Flushing (assoc.); Oct 1977 Honorable Location; 1995 reinstated; 1995 Warren: Wesley (LTFT 3/4); 1998 Beverly Hills; 2003 leave of absence; Aug 16, 2006 South Rockwood. 6311 S. Huron River Dr., South Rockwood 48179 (734-379-3131). Home: 23435 Oak Glen, Southfield 48034 (248-827-7110)
Peters, Jeremy Troy (Jennifer) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PE 2003; FE 2006] 2003 Minister of Religion, British Methodist Church Wakefield Circuit (para 336); Sep 1, 2004 Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg; 2005 Morrice, Pittsburg, Bancroft; 2008 Fenton (assoc); 2012 Fenton (assoc); South Central Cooperative Ministry: Lake Fenton. (F) 119 S. Leroy St., Fenton 48430 (810-629-2132); (LF) 3205 Jossman Rd., Holly 48442 (248-627-6700). Home: 514 Mill Pond Dr., Fenton 48430 (810-750-2790)
Pettis, Warren Donald (Karleen) [email protected] [2-24-05] [(RM) T 1963; F 1965]. 1961 Weston; 1962 Samaria, Lulu; 1968 Saginaw: Ames (assoc.); 1971 Brown City: First, Emmanual; Jan. 1977 Caseville; 1980 Es- sexville; 1987 Monroe: First; 1989 Gaylord; 1998 Retired. Home: 1202 Cotton Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851 (802-626-3845)
Petty, Janet Gaston [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) ].2002 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc) (para. 337.1); Feb 1, 2004 Commerce (interm); 2004 trans from CA-Pacific conf.; 2004 Southfield: Hope (assoc); 2012 Retired. Home: 19785 West 12 Mile Rd., #295, Southfield 48076 (248-420-1262)
Phillips, Harold V. (Kathy) [email protected] [5-18-12] [(AM) FL 1994 from Missionary Church; AM 2001]. 1993 Omard/Cole; Aug 1, 1996 Capac: First & Zion; 2006 South Central Cooperative Ministry: Halsey, South Mundy. (H) 10006 Halsey Rd., Grand Blanc 48439 (810-694-9243), (SM) 10018 S. Linden Rd., Grand Blanc 48439. Home: 10030 Halsey Rd., Grand Blanc 48439 (810-694-9243)
Phillips, Kathy M. (Harold) [email protected] [5-18-12] [(PL) PL 2009]. 2009 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Lennon. 1014 Oak St., PO Box 19, Lennon 48449 (810-621-3676). Home: 1003o Halsey Rd., Grand Blanc 48439 (810-694-9243)
Pieper, Ralph Howard, II (Mary) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(RM) P 1972; F 1974]. 1972 Genesee, Thetford Center; 1975 Pigeon: Salem; 1983 Blissfield: First; 1989 Flint: Hope; 1996 Port Huron: First; 2003 Lapeer: Trin- ity; 2012 Retired. Home: 3373 Brookgate Dr., Flint 48507
Pierce, Robert Bruce (Sandie) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(RM) P W. MI, 19 ;F W. MI, 19 ]. 1974 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Gwinn, Ishpeming, Salisbury; Sep. 1977 Chaplain, Navy, David Adams Memorial Chapel, Naval Sta- tion, Norfolk, VA, Group Chaplain, Stop 19, MAG32; 1990 Chaplain, NavSuppAct, Naples, Italy; 1993 Chaplain, Submarine Group 10; 1997 Regional Chaplain; Com- mand Chaplain, Pearl Harbor; 2000 Command Chaplain, US Navy, Keflavik, Ice- land; Sep 1, 2004 Eastern US Regional Field Director, Military Youth Ministry; Feb 1, 2007 Retired. Home: 45 Longyear Drive, Negaunee 49866 (906-236-2547) 433 68 Pastoral Record
Pillow, Craig Aden (Lorraine) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1994; F 1996]. 1994 Clayton, Rollin Center; 2009 Elkton. 150 South Main St., Box 9, elkton 48731 (989-375-4113). Home: 134 South Main St., Elkton 48731 (989-375-4185)
Pittenger, Kathryn L. (Richard) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FD) PD 2008; FD 2011]. 2008 Waterford: Central (deacon). 3882 Highland Rd., Waterford 48328 (248-681-0040). Home: 4011 Shaddick, Waterford 48328 (248-505-5848)
Platt, Susan E. [nee Poynter] [email protected] [5-18-12] [(FL) FL 2011]. 2011 Bay City: Fremont Avenue.510 Fremont Ave., Bay City 48708 (989-892-1118), Home: 1809 S. Grant, Bay City 48708 (989-316-2526)
Plum, Janine [(PL) PL 2008]. 2008 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Richfield. 10090 E. Coldwater, PO Box 307, Davison 48423 (810-653-3644). Home: 5203 Birchcrest Dr., Swartz Creek 48473 (810-635-4191)
Poag, Patrick R. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FL) FL Jul 2, 2002]. Hemlock, Nelson; Jul 1, 2002 Hope, Edenville; 2004 Hope, Edenville; 2005 Hope, Edenville, Dale. (H) 5278 North Hope Rd., Hope 48628 (989-3811), (E) W. State Rd., Box 125, Edenville 48620 (989-689-6250), (D) 4688 S. Freeman Rd, Beaverton 48612 (989-435-4829). Home: 5302 N. Hope Rd., Hope 48628 (989-689-4788)
Poole, Karen B. (Gary) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) P 1983; F 1988]. 1985 school, St. John’s Seminary, Plymouth; 1986 Mon- roe: St. Paul’s (assoc.); 1988 Brighton: First (assoc.); 1993 Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc); 1997 Trenton: First 2003 sabbatical leave; 2004 Waterford: Four Towns, Trinity (Intentional Interim ¶329.3); 2006 Retired. Home: 30029 Barwell, Farmington Hills 48334 (248-471-9586)
Powers, Linda Jo [email protected] [4-26-04] [(FE) P 1995; F 1998]. Jun 16, 1996 Whittemore, Prescott; 2000 Lexington; 2002 Beaverton: First, Dale; 2005 Beaverton: First, Wagarville: Community, Wooden Shoe; 2009 Clayton, Rollin Center; 2012 Glennie, Harrisville, Lincoln. (G) 5094 Bamfield Rd., Box 189, Glennie 48737 (989-735-3951); (H) 107 W. Church St., Harrisville 48740 (989-724-5450); (L) 101 East Main St., Lincoln 48742 (989- 736-6910). Home: 216 Fifth St., Harrisville 48740 (989-724-6266)
Pratt, David Orville [(FL) PL Nov 16, 1997, FL 2003]. Nov 16, 1997 Clifford; 2003 Heritage. 3329 W. Snover Rd., Snover 48472 (810-672-9101). Home: 1571 N. Main St., Box 38, Snover 48472 (810-672-9233)
Price, Carl Edwin (Patricia) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) T W. VA, 1957; F W. VA, 1959]. 1953 Palestine; 1956 school; 1959 Trenton, NJ: Broad Street; 1960 Allentown; Oct. 1962 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Birmingham: First (assoc.); 1965 Detroit: St. Mark’s; 1968 Pontiac: Central; Nov. 1973 Midland: First; 1998 Retired. Home: 3303 Thornbrook Ct., Midland 48460 (989-832-4419) 434 Pastoral Record 69
Price, Jack Edward (Martha) [(RM) T NW IN, 1955; F NW IN, 1960]. Feb. 1955 Hamlet; 1957 New Carlisle; 1961 Hammond: Woodmar (Minister of Christian Education); 1964 Lafayette: Congress St. (Minister of Education); 1966 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Flint: Court Street (Minister of Christian Education); 1974 Sabbatical Leave; 1975 Retired. Home: 4287 Mt. Vernon Pass, Swartz Creek 48473 (810-733-7819)
Prout, W. Cadman [(RM) T 1940; F 1942]. 1940 school; 1941 Highland Park: Trinity (assoc.); 1942 Royal Oak: St. John’s; 1949 Livonia; 1953 Four Towns; 1955 Attorney, Friend of the Court, Oakland County; 1963 Sabbatical; 1964 Voluntary Location; 1981 Re- tired. Home: (Jun.-Nov.) 4216 Chipmunk, Lincoln 48742; (Nov.-Jun.) 618 Deer- wood Ave., Englewood, FL 34223
Quick, William Kellon (Mary) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T VA, 1954; F NC, 1955]. 1953 Richmond: Broad Street (assoc.); Dec. 1954 Camp Glenn Circuit, Morehead City; 1955 Bahama Circuit; 1959 Zebulon: First; 1963 Greenville: St. James; 1969 Durham: Trinity; 1974 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Metropolitan; 1998 Retired. Home: (May-Dec) 1941 Wellesley Dr., Detroit 48203 (313-891-2861); (Jan-June) Duke University Divinity School, 4902 Victoria Dr., Durham, NC, 27713 (919-493-2967)
Rafferty, Cathy [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FE)] 2010 transfer to Detroit Conference]. Feb 24, 2010 Chaplain, Chelsea Retirement Community. 805 W. Middle St., Chelsea 48118 (734-433-1000). Home: 109 Quiet Creek Circle, Chelsea 48118 (734-646-6922)
Raineri, Jacqueline [(FL) FL 2012]. 2012 Wisner. 5375 N. Vassar Rd., Akron 48701 (989-691-5277). Home: 5363 N. Vassar Rd., Akron 48701 (989-691-5555)
Ralston, Douglas E. (Sharon) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(PE) PL 2000, PE 2004, FL Aug 1, 2009; PE 2011]. Nov 1, 2000 LaSalle: Zion; 2004 LaSalle: Zion (LTFT 3/4), Lambertville (assoc); Apr 1, 2007 discontinued; Aug 1, 2009 reinstated; Aug 1, 2009 East Side Covenant Cooperative Parish: St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd. 31601 Harper, St. Clair Shores 48082 (586- 294-4080). Home: 22037 Share, St. Clair Shores 48082 (586-293-6959)
Ravi, Latha [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1997; FE 1999]. 1997 Ypsilanti: First (assoc); Jan 1, 2001 Flint: Central; 2002 Detroit: Central (assoc); 2005 Canton: Cherry Hill; 2008 Rochester St. Paul’s (assoc.). 620 Romeo St., Box 80308 (248-651-9361). Home: 732 Green Circle, Apt. 103, Rochester 48307 (248-464-4600)
Ray, David Evans (Janie Marie) [(RM) P 1985; F 1988]. 1986 Erie; 1991 Livonia: Newburg (assoc.); 1992 Hazel Park: First; 1994 Corunna ; 1996 Leave of Absence; Aug 1, 2000 South Central Cooperative Ministry: Halsey/South Mundy; 2006 leave of absence; 2012 Re- tired. Home: 840 Georgia St., Williamston 48895
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Ray, Kenneth Bradley (Diane) [(RM) P 1992, on recognition of orders, Church of God; F 1994]. 1989 North Street; 1992 Cass City: Salem; 1994 Roseville: Trinity; 2000 Alpena; 2003 Wa- terford: Trinity; 2004 Oxford; 2006 Redford: New Beginnings; 2007 Stony Creek; 2010 Retired. Home: 186 Murphys Trail, Kalamazoo 49009 (269-348-1089)
Raymo, Michael Lawrence (Muriel) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FE) P 1978; F 1982]. 1980 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1985 Sterling Heights; 1988 Chaplain, Army. US Army MEDCOM Headquarters, Fort Sam Houston, TX; staff chaplain, Birmingham VA Medical Center, 700 19th St., South, Birmingham, AL 35233 (205-933-8101). Home: 1215 Riverford Drive, Hoover, AL 35216 (205- 985-4912)
Reed, Nathan T. [(FL) FL 2011]. 2011 Crystal Falls: Christ, Amasa: Grace. (CF) 500 Marquette Ave., Crystal Falls 49920 (906-875-3123), (A) 209 Pine St., Amasa 49903. Home: 110 Elm Grove, Crystal Falls 49920 (906-875-6134)
Rees, Dianna Lynn (Forrest) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) PE 2003; FE 2006] 2003 Armada, West Berlin; 2011 Imlay City. 210 North Almont Ave., Imlay City 48444 (810-724-0687). 280 Bancroft, Imlay City 48444
Regan, Jeffery D. (Linda) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1974; F 1977]. 1976 Lakeville, Leonard; 1979 Midland: First (assoc.); Sep. 1982 Grayling; 1989 Utica; 1994 Saginaw Bay District Superintendent; 1998 Conference Council Director; Feb 1, 2001 Rochester: St. Paul’s. 620 Romeo St., Box 80307, Rochester 48308 (248-651-9361). Home: 632 Romeo St., Rochester 48307 (248-651-6899). Home: 81781 Colonial Dr., Shelby Twp. 48316 (586-803-0124)
Reinker, Heidi C. [(FE) P 1986; F 1988]. Sep 5, 1986 Seymour Lake; 1989 honorable location; 1996 reinstated 1996 Old Mystic United Methodist Church, Old Mystic, CT (LTFT); 2003 leave of absence; Nov 1, 2003 Richford, Troy Conference. Home: 11 Lida Dirve, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Reisinger, Jaye Annette (Alan) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FD) CRT, 1981; CON (CE), 1982; FD 2002]. 1981 Clio: Bethany; 1985 Leave of Absence; 1986 Saginaw Bay District Project Director. 1992 Medical Leave.; 1994 Leave of Absence; 1999 Freeland (LTFT 1/4); 2003 Freeland (deacon) (LTFT ½). 201 Washington, Box 207, Freeland 48623 (989-695-2101). Home: 7485 N. River Rd., Freeland 48623 (989-239-1820)
Rencontre, James A. (Jean) [email protected] [6-16-08] [(RA) PLP 1989; FLP 1990; AM 1995]. 1989 Upper Peninsula Native American Ministry; 1990 Iron River: Wesley; 1993 Decker, Argyle, Shabbona (LTFT 3/4); 1997 Retired. Home: 709 Garvey St., Ironwood 49938 (906-932-0470)
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Rencontre, Jean B. (James) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RL) PLP 1993; FL 1997]. 1993 Decker, Argyle, Shabbona (part-time); 1997 Decker, Argyle, Shabbona; 2000 Ironwood: Wesley, Wakefield; 2008 Retired. Home: 709 Garvey St., Ironwood 49938 (906-932-0470)
Rhinesmith, James Lyon [(RM) T Newark, 1946; F NY East, 1951]. 1946 Paterson, NJ: Hamilton Avenue; 1947 school; 1949 Trans. to NY East Conf., Oceanside; 1951 Long Island: Cen- tral Islip; 1953 Norwalk: South Norwalk; 1956 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Messiah; 1959 Sandusky; 1963 Marine City; 1965 Oak Park: Faith; 1969 Sab- batical; 1969 Retired. [Jan. 15, 1986-Dec. 1987 Trenton: Faith (assoc.)-LTFT]. Home: 404 Cheswick Place, #252, Rosemont, PA 19010
Rhoades, Stephen E. (Debra) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1994 on recognition of orders, Wesleyan Church; F 1997]. 1983 Madison, Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church; Feb 16, 1994 transf to Detroit Conf., Crystal Falls, Amasa: Grace; 2000 Marquette: First; 2004 Crystal Falls: Christ, Amasa: Grace; 2011 L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba. (L) 304 N. Main, L’Anse 49946 (906-524- 7939), (S) S 121 W. Milltown Rd., Sidnaw 49961, (Z) R1, Box 429, Zeba Rd., L’Anse 49946 (906-524-6967). Home: 227 N. Front, L’Anse 49946 (906-524- 7936)
Rice, Allen B., II (Shan) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T NW IN, 1948; F NW IN, 1951]. 1946 West Lebanon: State Line; 1949 Waterford: Wesley; Apr. 1951 Argos, Poplar Grove; 1953 Hammond: First (assoc.); 1956 Trans. to N. IN Conf., Nappanee; 1959 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Alpena; 1965 Belleville; 1969 Executive Director, Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems and Alcohol & Drug Information Foundation. 1985 Retired; Retired from MICAP, Dec 31, 2003. Home (summer): 4120 Arlene Dr., Lansing 48917 (517-321-2012); (winter): 10333 W. Olive Ave.,. # 146, Peoria, AZ 85345 (623- 972-7994)
Rice, Clifford [email protected] [6-6-08] [(RM) SLP 1993; PM 1998; FE 2002]. 1993 Detroit: West Outer Drive (LTFT); 2002 Retired. Home: 20539 Woodward, Clinton Twp. 48035 (586-791-4396)
Rice, Darrel LeRoy (Sue) [email protected] [9-26-01] [(RL) FL, Sep 1, 1998]. Sep 1, 1998 Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity; 2003 Retired. Home: 533 Kern Rd., Fowlerville 48836 (517-223-8276)
Rice, Philip A. (Charlene) [email protected] [1-23-04] [(RM) P 1969; F 1972]. 1971 Hillman, Spratt; May 1975 Homer; 1979 Freeland; 1987 Essexville: St. Luke’s; 1997 Cass City; 2002 Retired. Home: 6074 Old Hick- ory Dr., Bay City 48706 (989-684-2629)
Richards, Lillian G. [email protected] [6-6-08] [(RA) LP 1976; LD 1981]. 1976 Wakefield; Jun. 1, 1985 AuGres, Twining: Trinity; 1995 Retired. Home: Box 128, 540 Lake #6, Hancock 49930 (906-487-6990)
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Richards, Robert Grant [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FL) FL 1993]. Dec 16, 1993 Tawas (assoc); 1997 Monroe: East Raisinville Frenchtown; 2001 Saginaw: Swan Valley. 9265 Geddes Rd., Saginaw 48609 (989-781-0860). Home: 9430 Burning Tree Dr., Saginaw 48609 (989-781-1148)
Rickard, William D. [(RM) T 1943; F WI, 1946]. 1944 Trans. to WI Conf., Butler; 1947 Wausau: First (assoc.); 1948 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Midland: First (assoc.); 1951 Saginaw: State Street; 1966 Port Huron District Superintendent; Feb. 1972 Livonia: St. Matthew’s; 1980 East Detroit: Immanuel; 1988 Retired. [1991 Mt. Clemens: First (assoc.)-LTFT]; 57 North Ave., Mt. Clemens, 48043, (586-468-6464)). Home: 24632 Meadow Creek Drive, Mt. Clemens 48043 (586-790-0893)
Ritter, William Anthony (Kristine) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) T 1963; F 1967]. 1965 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1969 Livonia: Newburg; 1980 Farmington: Nardin Park; 1993 Birmingham: First; 2005 Retired. Home: 1731 Blair House Ct., Bloomfield Hills 48302 (248-539-0494)
Robbins, Patrick Doyle [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FL) FL 1998]. 1998 Cole, Omard; 2000 Omard; 2001 Sutton-Sunshine, Bethel, Akron; 2011 Grayling: Michelson Memorial. 400 Michigan Ave., Grayling 49738 (989-348-2974). Home: 142 Barbara St., Grayling 49738 (989-348-9697)
Roberts, Archie Ted [(RM) T 1961; F 1963]. 1961 school; 1962 Franklin (assoc.); 1963 Dixboro; 1965 Chaplain, Army, Vietnam; 1966 Chaplain, Air Defense, Cleveland, OH; 1968 Chaplain, Alaska; 1971 Chaplain School; 1972 CPE Student, Englewood Federal Prison; 1973 Military Police School Faculty; 1977 Chaplain, Korea; 1978 Division Chaplain, 24th Div., Ft. Stewart, GA; 1982 Chaplain School, Director of Training, Ft. Monmouth, NJ; 1990 Staff Chaplain, Chapel of Four Chaplains, Valley Forge, PA; 1997 Retired. Home: G-08 Road, W 6555, Wallace 49893
Robertson, Stanley Joe (Mary Ellen) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1967; F 1970]. 1969 Detroit: Redford (assoc.); 1970 Homer; 1973 school; 1975 Chaplain, CPE Supervisor, Chillicothe Correctional Institution; 1981 Port Huron: Gratiot Park, Washington Avenue; 1985 Cass City: Trinity; Jan. 1, 1990 Tawas; 2001 sabbatical leave; 2002 Retired. Home: 907 Monument, Tawas City 48763 (989-362-5881)
Robinson, William T. (Joyce) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) T S. Caro, Central Jurisd., 1964; F S. Caro, Central Jurisd., 1966]. 1966 Forest City; 1968 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: East Grand Boulevard; 1970 Detroit: East Grand Boulevard, Urban Missioner; 1971 Urban Missioner; 1974 Ann Arbor: Glacier Way; Oct. 1978 General Board of Global Ministries; 1998 Sag- inaw Bay District Superintendent; 2004 Retired. Home: 3310 Corvair Lane, Sag- inaw 48602 (989-792-7552)
Rodgers, John J. [(RL) PLP 1984]. 1984 New Haven Meade: Faith; Nov. 1, 1991 Retired. Home: 5925 Whitfiield, Troy 48098 (248-641-9538)
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Roe, Jacquelyn [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1994; F 1997]. 1995 Gwinn; 2006 Gladstone: Memorial; 2010 Cass City. 5100 N. Cemetery, Box 125, Cass City 48726 (989-872-3422). Home: 6339 Brenda Dr., Cass City 48726 (989-872-2945)
Roth, Robert H., Jr. [(OF) OF West Michigan]. 2009 Ann Arbor: First (assoc.), Director of Wesley Foundation. (AA) 120 S. State St., Ann Arbor 48104 (734-662-4536), (WF) 602 E. Huron, Ann Arbor 48104 (734-668-6881). Home: 2884 Sorrento, Ann Arbor 48104. (734-973-6264)
Rourke, LuAnn L. (Patrick) [email protected] [5-22-10] [(FE) FL 2006; PE 2007; FE 2011]. 2006 Swartz Creek (assoc.); 2009 Seymour Lake. 3050 Sashabaw Rd., Oxford 48371 (248-628-4763). Home: 3191 Clipper Ct., Oxford 48371 (248-628-4685)
Rowe, Edwin A. (Nida Donar). [email protected] [6-17-11] [(FE) P 1968; F 1972]. 1971 Pontiac: Central (assoc.); 1974 Pontiac Ecumenical Ministry; 1979 Director, Wesley Foundation, Wayne State University; 1981 De- troit: Cass Avenue; Jul 1, 1994 Detroit: Central. 23 E. Adams, Detroit, 48226 (313-965-5422). Home: 2013 Hyde Park, #33, Detroit 48207 (313-393-8899)
Rowe, Gregory E. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) SLP 1984; P 1986; F 1988]. 1984 Spartanburg (N. IN Conf.); 1986 L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba; 1990 Macon; 1993 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Otisville, West Forest; Feb 1, 1995 Redford: Rice Memorial; 2000 Redford: Rice Memorial, Lola Valley; Jan 26, 2005 Redford: New Beginnings; 2006 Bad Axe: First; 2008 Wayne-Westland: First; 2011 Atherton, Phoenix. (A) 4010 Lippincott Blvd., Bur- ton 48519 (810-742-6544), (P) 4423 S. Genesse Rd., Grand Blanc 48439 (810- 743-3370). Home: 6105 Wilderness Point, Grand Blanc 48439 (810-743-7188)
Rule, James Lloyd (JoAn) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 19 ;F 1984]. 1982 Decker, Shabbona, Argyle; 1986 God’s Country Co- operative Parish: Newberry; Jun 1, 1996 Freeland; 2012 Retired. Home: 10955 Carter Rd., Freeland 48623
Rupe, Meredith [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1964 W MI; F 1966 W. MI]. 1964 school; 1966 Elkhart-Hillcrest (N. IN); 1968 Keeler, Sliver Creek(N. IN); 1969 transf. from N. IN to W. MI; Nov 1, 1970 Three Oaks; Nov 15, 1975 Chaplain, Marquette Prison/House of Corrections; 1979 Wesley Foundation, Ferris State University; 1998 Iron Mountain: Trinity (2003 transf. to Detroit Conf.); 2006 Retired. 00620 Birch Circle Dr., East, Boyne Fall 49713 (231-549-3142)
Rupert, James Russell [(RM) P 1972; F 1975]. 1974 Ferndale: First (assoc.); Dec. 1975 Clinton; 1977 Leave of Absence; 1981 Hillman, Spratt; 1984 Pontiac: Aldersgate, Elmwood; Jan. 1985 Pontiac: Aldersgate, Rochester Hills: First; 1987 Rochester Hills: First; 1990 Dryden, Attica; Oct 1, 1995 Birmingham: Embury; 1997 Burton: Emmanuel; 2000 Burton: Emmanuel, Flint: Asbury; Jul 16, 2006 Hancock: First; 2009 Re- tired. Home: 3445 Saginaw, National City 48748 439 74 Pastoral Record
Rush, Albert [(PL) PL Oct 8, 2007]. Oct 8, 2007 Detroit: West Outer Drive; 2012 Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish – Eastpointe: Immanuel. 23715 Gratiot, East- pointe 48021 (586-776-7750). Home: 22839 Linwood, Eastpointe 48021 (586- 871-2025)
Russell, David Alan [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1967; F 1969]. 1966 Carleton; Jan. 1971 Ironwood; 1977 Oxford; 1985 St. Ignace; 1987 Garden City: First; 1990 Howell; 1997 Retired. Home: 730 Pasadena Ave., Owosso 48867 (989-723-8266)
Ryan, Mark [email protected] [6-28-08] [(PL) PL 2006]. 2006 Iron River: Wesley (LTFT ½); 2009 Republic, Woodland. 216 S. Front St., Box 395, Republic 49879 (906-376-2389), (W) HCR1, Box 125, Michigamme 49861 (906-323-6151). Home: 356 Maple St., Republic 49879 (906- 376-2085)
Sailor-Petit, Deanna M. [(RL) PL Jan 1, 1999]. Jan 1, 1999 Detroit: West Outer Drive (assoc); 2000 Inkster: Christ (LTFT ½); 2005 Inkster: Christ (LTFT 1/4); Oct 11, 2006 Retired. Home: 2927 Lyndhurst Place, Chester, VA 23831
Sanderson, Gary Lloyd (Caroline) [email protected] [9-18-01] [(RM) T 1964; F 1968]. 1966 Goodrich; 1970 Durand, Duffield; 1979 Wyandotte: First; 1989 Flushing; 1995 Ann Arbor: West Side; 1999 Retired. Home: 319 Sun- burst, Flushing 48433 (810-659-4523)
Sawicki, Michael T. (Patricia) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2001; FE 2004]. Asbury Theological Seminary; Jun 1, 2001 Pigeon: Salem; 2009 FaithWay. (989-492-4465). Home: 415 Coolidge Dr., Midland 48642 (church phone: 989-492-4465; home phone: 989-492-4464)
Sayers, Thomas M. (Lois) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(FL) FL 2008]. 2008 Howarth, Paint Creek. (H) 550 E. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion 48350 (248-373-2360), (PC) 4420 Collins Rd., Rochester 48306 (248-652-1583). Home: 47547 Cheryl Lane, Shelby Twp. 48315 (586-726-6919)
Scavella, Sr., Donald Alexander (Freddie) [(RM) T GA, 1963; F OH W., 1967]. 1965 Inner City Project Director, Cincinnati, OH; 1967 Shepherd; 1969 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Scott Memorial; 1977 Detroit East District Superintendent; Oct. 1982 Associate Council Director: Church Extension, New Church Development, United Methodist Union of Greater Detroit; 1993 Executive Director, United Methodist Union of Greater Detroit; Dec 31, 2005 Retired. Home: 24040 Roanoke, Oak Park 48237 (313-861-0895)
Schippert, Ellen O. [email protected] [6-6-08] [(PL) PL 2007]. 2007 Forester. 2481 Lakeshore Rd., Box 73, Carsonville 48419. Home: 7350 N. Lakeshore Rd., Palms 48465 (989-864-3791)
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Schleicher, Andrew John (Lilamani) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FD) PD 2004; FD 2010]. 2004 Communications Specialist, UMPH; Aug 1, 2007 leave of absence; Jun 15, 2010 Director of Services, Consulting Ministry of Religious Journalism and Communications. Home: 594 Huntington Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37211 (615-837-3330)
Schleicher, John Gordon (Margery) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) PLP 1983; SLP 1985; P 1987; F 1989]. 1983 Willow; 1985 South Lyon (part-time (assoc.); 1987 Carsonville, Applegate, Watertown: Zion; 1991 Fowlerville: First; August 15, 1992, Chaplain, Chelsea Retirement Home; 2000 Sterling, Alger; 2002 Sterling, Garfield, Alger; 2003 Middlebury (LTFT ½); 2005 Middlebury, Bennington; 2006 Retired. Home: 1586 Hagadorn Road, Mason 48854 (517-833-4988)
Schleicher, Margery Ann Taber (Gordon) [email protected] [3-31-08] [(RM) P 1981; F 1983]. 1980 (PLP) Livonia: Newburg (assoc.); 1981 Romulus: Community, Willow; Sep, 1983 Romulus: Community; 1987 Sandusky; 1991 Liv- ingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity; May 16, 1995 Denton: Faith; 2000 AuGres; 2003 St. Johns: First; 2007 Retired. Home: 1586 Hagadorn Road, Mason 48854 (517-833-4988)
Schneider, Jr., John Henry (Debra) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1993; F 1995]. 1993 Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg; 1997 Wisner; Sep 1, 1999 Monroe: First; 2005 Lincoln Park: Dix, Taylor: West Mound. (LP) 1911 Horger, Lincoln Park 48146 (313-386-3455), (T) 22395 Eureka, Taylor 48180 (734-374-0320). Home: 20433 Foxboro, Riverview 48192 (734-479-5888)
Schoenhals, Robert David (Jill Warren) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1973; F 1976]. 1970 Bethel UCC; 1972 Chaplain, Green’s Chapel; 1975 Armada, Omo: Zion; 1983 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Byron; 1990 Parish Director, Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Byron; 1995 Wesley Foundation, University of Michigan; 2002 Indianapolis: Central Avenue; 2004 Grayling: Michelson Memorial; Feb 1, 2006 leave of absence; 2007 Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul; 2010 West Bloomfield; 2012 Lincoln Park: First.1734 Fort Park, Lincoln Park 48146 (313-928-5250). Home: 658 Emmons, Lincoln Park 48146 (313-381-3276)
Schomaker, W. Thomas (Patricia) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) T 1967; F 1969]. 1967 Columbus (OH): Gates, Fourth UMC; 1969 Linden; Jan, 1976 Wesley Foundation, University of Michigan; 1981 Detroit: Jefferson Avenue; 1990 Troy: Fellowship; 1998 St. Clair: First; Aug 1, 2004 Retired. Home: 5656 Firethorne Drive, Bay City 48706 (989-450-5291)
Schoonover, William Dale (Norma) [email protected] [6-1-02] [(RM) T 1966; F 1968]. 1959 Brent Creek, West Vienna; 1962 Elba; 1965 school; 1965 Culloden, Yatesville, Rogers (N. GA Conf.); Mar 1, 1968 Norway, Faithorn; 1974 Negaunee, Palmer; 1982 Flint: Asbury; Feb. 16, 1990 Ontonagon, Green- land, Rockland: St. Paul’s; 1992 Retired. <1994-95 Menominee: First, part-time>. Home: (May-Sep) N 15957 Henderson Lane, Vulcan 49892 (906-438-2234); (Oct-Apr) 142 Palisades Dr., Davenport, FL 33837 (863-424-6578)
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Schroeder, Clifford James, III (Rachel) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) FL 1999, PE 2004; FE 2009]. Feb 1, 1999 Dryden, Attica; Jan 1, 2001 At- tica; 2007 Birch Run; 2010 Birch Run, Burt. (BR) Box 277, 12265 Church St., Birch Run 48415 (989-624-9340), (B) 12799 Nicholas Rd., Box 96, Burt 48417 (989-770-9948). Home: 8196 Poellet, Box 277, Birch Run 48415 (989-624-5918)
Schumann, William [email protected] [6-28-08] [(PL) PL 2000]. 2000 Melvindale: New Hope; 2007 Allen Park: Trinity, Melvindale: New Hope; 2001 Retired. Home: 1386 Dulong, Madison Heights 48971 (313- 551-4003)
Schwandt, James P. (Yvonne) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FE) P 1975; F 1978]. 1977 Deckerville, Minden City; 1980 Genesee, Thetford Center; 1987 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc.); 1988 Pigeon: First; Sep 1, 1994 Tecumseh; 1999 Harper Woods: Redeemer; Feb 15, 2008 incapacity leave. Home: 2566 Sunny Creek, SE, Kentwood 49508 (616-554-9181)
Schweizer, Allen F. (Linda) [email protected] [6-6-08] [(RL) FLP 1989]. 1989 Ogden; 1992 Whittemore, Prescott; Jun 1, 1996 Pontiac Cooperative Parish: Four Towns; 1998 Ironwood: Wesley, Wakefield; Oct 1, 1999 Deerfield, Wellsville; Nov 1, 2000 Retired. Home: 9440 Forestview Circle, Grand Blanc 48439 (810-655-2454)
Scott, Sharon G. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1989; F 1991]. Jan. 1, 1989 Detroit: Zion; 1992 Warren: First (assoc.); 1995 Detroit: St. Timothy (assoc); 1998 Waterford: Four Towns; Sep 1, 2001 Re- tired. Home: 40623 Newort, Plymouth 48170 (248-476-1411)
Scroggins, Nicholas William (Lorna) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RA) SLP 1987; FLP 1990; AM 1996]. 1988 Painesdale: Albert Paine; 1990 Re- public, Woodland; 1993 Henderson, Chapin; 1998 Britton: Grace; 2002 Hemlock, Nelson; 2009 Marquette: Grace, Skanda; 2010 Retired. Home: 12306 Conde Dr., Brooksville, FL 35213
Secrist, Robert B. (Mary Evelyn) [(RM) T 1952; F 1955]. 1955 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1956 Southfield; 1962 Standish; 1966 Dearborn: Warren Valley; 1967 Pontiac: St. James; 1971 Pontiac: St. James, Covert; 1973 Hudson; 1980 Burton: Emmanuel; 1985 Blissfield: Em- manuel; 1987 Fowlerville: First; 1991 Retired. Home: 12 Wessex Ct., Fairfield Glade, TN 38558 (931-484-6351)
Seitz, William R. (Kristen Coates) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) FLP 1991; P 1992; F 1996]. 1991 Owosso: Burton, Carland; Jun 1, 1996 Iron Mountain: First; Feb 1, 2004 Davisburg; 2011 Sault Ste. Marie, Algonquin. (S) 111 E. Spruce St., Sault Ste. Marie 49783 (906-632-8672), (A) 1604 W. Fourth Ave., Sault Ste. Marie 49783 (906-632-7657). Home: 1513 Augusta, Sault Ste. Marie 49783 (906-632-2753)
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Selberg, Robert Lidgey (Linda) [(RM) T 1955; F 1957]. 1955 school; 1957 Detroit: St. Mark’s (assoc.); Feb. 1960 Hancock; Oct. 1963 Escanaba: Central; 1969 Trenton: Faith; 1978 Ann Arbor District Superintendent; 1984 Associate Council Director, Board of Local Church Ministries; 1991 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc.); 1994 Dearborn: First; 1998 Re- tired. Home: 28204 King Rd., Romulus 48174 (734-783-0995)
Sever, Gerald M. Jr. (Dianne) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(RA) LP 1994 from Missionary Church; AM 1997]. 1994 Wellsville; 1996 Deer- field, Wellsville; 1999 Laingsburg; 2006 incapacity leave; 2012 Retired. Home: 13011 Murray St., Grand Blanc 48439 (810-655-5463)
Seward, Edward Charles (Priscilla) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RL) FLP 1985]. 1983 Glennie, Curran and Wilber; 1985 Snover: Trinity, Moore, Elmer; Jul 1, 1987 Berrien Springs (W. MI); Apr 1, 1990 Litchfield (W.MI). 1990 Harrisville, Lincoln; Dec 31, 2004 Retired. Home: 6503 N. Towerline Rd., Hale 48739 (989-728-2866)
Seward, Priscilla J. (Edward C.) [(RM) FLP 1983; SLP 1985; P 1989; F 1992]. 1983 Glennie, Curran, Wilber; 1985 Snover: Moore, Trinity, Elmer; Nov. 1, 1986 Omard; 1987 Berrien Springs (W.MI Conf.); 1990 Ossineke, Hubbard Lake, Wilson; Jul 1, 1994 disability leave.; 1995 AuGres; Feb 1, 1996 disability leave; 2003 Retired. Home: 6503 N. Towerline Rd., Hale 48739 (989-728-2866)
Seymour, Merton Wallace [email protected] [9-20-01] [(RM) T 1959; F 1961]. 1960 Norway; 1963 St. Ignace; 1968 St. Clair; 1975 Alpena; 1983 Davison; 1987 Detroit West District Superintendent; 1993 Ply- mouth: First; 1995 Royal Oak: First; 1999 Retired. Home: (summer) 11077 Hill- man Rd., Lakeview 48850 (989-352-6805); (winter) Country Park 508, 2331 Belleair Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764
Seymour, Philip Merritt (Julie) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1968; F 1972]. 1970 Novi; 1975 Ypsilanti: First (assoc.); 1977 Saginaw: Sheridan Avenue, Warren Avenue; Jan. 1980 Saginaw: Sheridan Avenue, Burt; 1980 Dearborn: Good Shepherd; 1988 Birmingham: Embury; Sep 1, 1995 Es- canaba: Central; 1997 Taylor: West Mound, Melvindale: New Hope; 2000 leave of absence; 2011 Retired. Home: 14272 Greentrees, Riverview 48192 (734-479- 2739)
Shabazz, Rahim O. (Cheryl) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(PE) PL 2005; PE 2012] 2005 Detroit: Henderson Memorial; 2006 River Rouge: John Wesley; 2012 Poseyville, Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue. (P) 1849 Poseyville Rd., Midland 48640 (989-631-3333); (S) 1802 W. Michigan Ave., Sag- inaw 48602 (989-792-4689). Home: 1756 W. Michigan Ave., Saginaw 48602 (989-793-7848)
Sharai, Maurice DeMont, Jr. (Susan) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(RM) P 1969; F 1972]. 1971 Redford (assoc.); 1977 Manchester; 1980 Flushing; 1989 Adrian: First; 2005 Retired. Home: 3 Maumee Ct., Adrian 49221
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Sheffield, Alice Jean [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RL) PL 1995; FL 1997]. 1995 Melvindale: New Hope; Dec 1, 1996 Owendale, Gagetown; 2001 North Lake; 2012 Retired. Home:37505 Barkridge Circle, West- land 48185 (734-398-1775)
Shin, Isaac Yong-Choel (Ellen) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(RM) P, MN, 1986; F, MN, 1989]. 1987 Jordan: Immanuel; Apr. 1, 1992 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Ann Arbor: Korean; 2010 Retired.
Shiplett, Gary Ronald (Carol) [(RM) P, FL 1964; F, FL, 1966]. 1964 Fieldsboro (NJ); 1865 Coronado (FL); 1966 Roscoe (N. IL); 1969 Naperville: Wesley (assoc); 1970 school; 1973 Leland, Suy- dam (N. IL); 1874 Frankfort; 1980 Woodale Community; 1991 sabbatical; 1992 Munising LTFT (Det. Conf); 1994 Gladstone: Memorial; 2000 Retired. 4156 12th Rd., Escanaba 49829
Shipley, Anthony J. (Barbara) [email protected] [6-12-03] [(RM) T NY, 1962; F NY, 1964]. 1964 NY: Metropolitan—Duane; 1966 Brooklyn, NY: Union; 1968 Assistant Program Director, NY Conf.; 1971 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Conference Staff, Program Director; 1982 Detroit West District Superin- tendent; 1987 Detroit: Scott Memorial; Mar. 1, 1992 Deputy General Secretary, National Division, Gen. Bd. of Global Ministries; 1994 Eastside Covenant Coop- erative Parish: Detroit: Christ; 2007 Retired. Home: 19505 Canterbury, Detroit 48221 (313-861-9180)
Sielaff, Robert (Darlene) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(FE) PL Apr, 1998; PM on recognition from Missouri Lutheran, 1999; FE 2001]. Apr 1, 1998 Dearborn Heights: Warren Valley. 1999 Dearborn Heights: Stephens, Warren Valley; 2012 Walled Lake. 313 Northport St., Walled Lake 48390 (248- 624-2405). Home: 1977 Meadow Ridge 48390 (248-926-5105)
Simmons, James George (Charlotte) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T 1952; F 1957]. 1951 Weston; 1952 Ridgeway, Wellsville; 1953 Towner (CO); Oct. 1953 Willoughby Hills (OH); 1953 Zion (OH); 1956 Clinton; 1959 De- troit: Strathmore (assoc.); 1961 Ferndale: First (assoc.); 1964 Detroit: Metropol- itan (assoc.); 1965 Hartland; 1966 Voluntary Location; 1968 Librarian, Adrian College; 1976 Linden; 1980 Hudson; Jul. 15, 1984 Carleton; Feb. 1, 1986 Chap- lain, Chelsea Retirement Home. 1992 Retired. Home: 725 W. Middle St., GA 21, Chelsea 48118 (734-433-9879)
Simpkins, Webley J. (Betty) [email protected] [10-20-01] [(RM) T NJ, 1957; F Baltimore, 1960]. 1952 Victoria, Colonial Manor; 1954 Aldine; 1956 Sharptown, Hainesneck; 1958 Eldbrooke; 1959 Woodside; 1961 Trans. to NW IN Conf., Grave; 1965 Transf to Detroit Conf., Birmingham: First (assoc.); 1966 Midland: First (assoc.); 1970 Pigeon: First; 1975 Marquette: First; 1980 Marysville; 1985 Trenton: First; 1994 Retired. Home: 451 Hansar St., SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908
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Six, Jay Kendall (Linda) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FE) P W. VA, 1976; F W. VA, 1979]. Oct. 1979 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Lake Lin- den, Painesdale; 1981 Controller, OMS International, Inc. Box A, Greenwood, IN 46142 (317-881-6751). Home: 955 Duewel Drive, Greenwood, IN 46142 (317- 882-5385)
Slater, Harold Jon (Karen) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(RM) T MI, 1963; F 1969]. 1963 Gilead Circuit; 1966 Ebeneezer Presb., OH; 1967 Oran UCC, OH; 1969 Port Huron: Gratiot Park; 1970 Denton: Faith; Jan. 1972 Lola Valley; Oct. 1973 Ecumenical Institute; Feb. 1975 Calumet, Laurium, Mohawk-Ahmeek; 1978 Jeddo, Lakeport; 1980 Four Towns, Keego Harbor; Aug. 1, 1986 Four Towns (LTFT—3/4), Oakland County Jail Ministry (LTFT—1/4); 1989 Freeland; 1992 Hope, Edenville; 2002 St. Charles, Brant; Jan 1, 2008 Reese; Mar 1, 2010 Retired. Home: 3927 Lincoln Woods Dr., Midland 48642
Slaughter-Titus, Linda J. (Phylemon Titus) [email protected] [6-25-12] [(RM) PLP 1987; SLP 1988; P 1991; FE 1999]. 1987 Detroit: Thoburn; 1990 De- troit: Christ, Jefferson Avenue (assoc.); 1991 Oak Park: Faith; 1995 Detroit: Cass Community (assoc); 1997 Detroit: Henderson Memorial, Ferndale: St. Paul’s; 2000 Detroit: Henderson Memorial; 2001 Detroit: Conant Avenue; Jan 1, 2003 incapacity leave; 2005 Highland Park: Berea-St. Paul’s; Mar 1, 2007 voluntary leave of absence; 2010 Retired. Home: 1108 Suwannee Dr., Waycross, GA 31501
Smith, James Allen (Elizabeth) [(RM) T 1959; F 1962]. 1960 Rockville (assoc.) (Baltimore Conf.); Feb. 1962 Frankenmuth; 1966 Pinconning; 1969 Detroit: Jefferson Avenue; Oct. 1970 Com- merce; 1976 Oscoda, Oscoda Indian Mission; Jan. 1983 Birmingham: Embury; 1988 Sanford; 1993 Retired. Home: 5995 Weiss Rd., #4, Saginaw 48603 (989- 799-3323)
Smith, Jerome K. (Mary) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1969; F 1972]. 1971 Livonia: St. Matthew’s (assoc.); 1975 Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity; Jan. 1981 Goodrich; Jan. 15, 1986 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc.); 1991 West Bloomfield; Sep 1, 1997 Garden City: First; 2006 Caro; 2011 Retired. 586 Porta Rosa Circle, St. Augustine, FL 32092 (989-670-4524)
Smith, June Marie (Mark) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) PL 2006; PE 2007; FE 2011]. 2006 Dearborn: Mt. Olivet; 2007 Novi. 41671 W. Ten Mile Rd., Novi 48375 (248-349-2652). Home: 49755 Oakwood Dr., Novi 48375 (248-349-6117)
Smith, Mark Kinsey (Diana) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RL) P 1972; F 1974; LP 1977]. 1973 Central Lakeport-Jeddo; 1976 Honorable Location; 1977 Weston; 2012 Retired. Home: 10275 Strasburg Rd., Erie 48133 (734-848-4774)
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Smith, Russell Lawrence (Ruth) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(RM) T 1959; F 1963]. 1959 school; 1963 Dearborn: Mt. Olivet (assoc.); 1967 Highland, Clyde; 1974 Dearborn: Good Shepherd; 1980 Houghton Lake; 1986 Ann Arbor: First (assoc.); 1994 Retired. Home: (summer) 11457 White Birch Dr., Pellston 49769 (231-539-7205); (winter) 2331 Belleair Rd., #606, Clearwater, FL 33764 (727-535-8618)
Smith, William Michael (Janet) [email protected] [6-6-08] [(RM) T 1966; F 1969]. 1968 Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc.); Jan. 1974 Harbor Beach, Port Hope; Nov. 1978 Dundee; 1992 Clinton; 2005 Retired. Home: 6231 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton 49236 (517-423-6480)
Smith, Willie Frank (DIanne) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PE) PL 2008; PE 2011]. 2008 Westland: St. James. 30055 Annapolis, West- land 48186 (734-729-1737). Home: 16876 Braile, Detroit 48219 (313-537-2614)
Snedeker, Kathryn Sue (Haldon Ferris) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1984; F 1987]. 1985 Flushing (assoc.); 1988 Dearborn: Good Shepherd; Jun 16, 1996 Saginaw: First (co-pastor); 2002 Saginaw: First. 4790 Gratiot Rd., Saginaw 48603 (989-799-0131). Home: 4674 Village Dr., Saginaw 48603 (989- 793-5880)
Snogren, Dorraine S. (Ruth) [email protected] [10-20-01] [(RM) T 1955; F 1958]. 1953 Seaford, Long Island (assoc.); 1956 Onaway; 1962 West Branch; 1968 Flint: Calvary; 1990 Retired. Home: 18 Philbrick Rd., Went- worth, NH 03282
Snyder, David Paul [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1986; F 1991]. 1987 Ishpeming: Salisbury, Palmer, Director, Wesley Foundation, Northern Michigan University (LTFT—1/4); 1988 Ishpeming, Salis- bury, Palmer; 1990 Calumet, Mohawk-Ahmeek; 1993 L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba; Oct 1, 2003 leave of absence; Mar 1, 2004 Iron Mountain: First; Aug 1, 2006 Iron Mountain: First, Quinnesec; 2009 Gladwin; 2012 Sebewaing. 513 Washington, Sebewaing 48759 (989-883-3350). Home: 525 Washington, Sebewaing 48759 (989-883-2350)
Snyder, Jean R. [email protected] [5-17-12] [(RM) P 1997; FE 1999]. 1997 Lexington, Bethel; 2000 Armada; Sep 1, 2002 Re- tired. Home: 1582 Millecoquins Ct., Rochester 48307 (248-650-5888)
Sonquist, G. Charles (Jane Parchem) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) T 19 ;F 1968]. 1967 Royal Oak: First (assoc.); 1970 Southfield: United; 1980 Troy: Fellowship; 1990 Livonia: St. Matthew’s Sep 1, 2002 Retired. Home: 1152 Timberview Trail, Bloomfield 48304 (248-844-7178)
Sorensen, Harlan E. (Luann) [email protected] [6-26-03] [(RM) FL 1999; PE 2001; FE 2004]. 1996 Gratis, Somerville, OH (W. OH). 1999 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Gaines, Duffield; Nov 15, 2004 Blissfield: Emmanuel; Nov 15, 2005 school; Jun 1, 2006 leave of absence; 2006 Retired. Home: 2109 Magnolia Parkway, Grovetown, GA 30813 (706-447-2441)
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Spafford, Arthur L. [email protected] [10-3-01] [(RM) T Mich., 1947; F Mich., 1951]. 1949 Dayton, OH: Zion; 1951 Caro Circuit; 1954 Grand Rapids: Hope; 1956 Vicksburg; 1965 Sebewaing; 1968 Dearborn (Good Shepherd after 1969); 1974 Ferndale: First; 1983 Farmington: First; 1991 Retired. [Mar 1, 1992-Aug 31, 1999, Northville: First (assoc.)-LTFT]. Home: 22870 Frederick, Farmington 48336 (248-471-6265)
Sparks, Nancy Fredrickson (Wayne) [(RA) FLP 1985; AM 1991]. 1985 Crystal Falls, Amasa; 1993 Calumet, Mohawk- Ahmeek; 2000 Retired. 3 Maple, White Pine 49971
Spaw, Mark Edward [email protected] [6-12-12] [(FE) P 1982; F 1985]. 1983 Hartland (1995-1996 with Hardy); 1999 Trenton: Faith; Ann Arbor District Superintendent. 900 S. Seventh, Suite 1, Ann Arbor 48103 (734-663-3939). Home:2935 Atterberry, Ann Arbor 48103 (734-369-4594)
Speiran, Laura Crawford (Ross) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FD) PD 2007; FD 2010]. 2007 Saline: First (deacon). 1200 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline 48176 (734-429-4730). Home: 2217 Chestnut Crescent, Saline 48176 (734-786-1367)
Spencer, George Raymond (Donna) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) FL (recognition of orders, Church of the Nazarene), 1997; AM 1999, PE 2005; FE 2007]. 1987-1995 Warrenton Church of the Nazarene, Warrenton, OR; 1995-1996 Springwater Church of the Nazarene, Springwater, NY; 1996 trans to Detroit conf., Hope, Mount Vernon; 1999 North Central Macomb Regional Min- istry: Mount Vernon, New Hope, Washington; Jan 1, 2002 New Hope, Mt. Vernon; Jun 1, 2002 New Hope; Jan 1, 2002 New Hope; 2010 Trenton: Faith. 2530 Charlton, Trenton 48183 (734-671-5211). Home: 1641 Edsel Dr., Trenton 48183 (734-676-7097)
Spencer, Kim Doreen (Thomas) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(FE) PL 2000; PE 2006; FE 2011]. 2000 Whittemore, Prescott; Sep 1, 2002 Prescott; Jan 1, 2005 Wagarville, Wooden Shoe; 2005 Davis; 2006 Waterford: Trinity (assoc.); 2009 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Columbiaville; 2010 Mar- quette: Grace, Skandia. (G) 927 W. Fair, Marquette 49855 (906-225-0616), (S) 189 Kreiger D. Skandia 49855 (906-942-7310). Home: 5 Acocks Dr., Marquette 49855 (906-273-0747)
Spencer, Mary E. [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RL) FL 1995]. 1995 Flint: Eastwood; Jan 1, 2009 Retired.
Sperling, Donald R. (Rosalie) [email protected] [6-30-08] [(AM) P Wyo., 19 ;F 19 ; HL 1996; PL Apr 1, 2008; AM 2009]. 1988 Transf. to Detroit Conf., Port Huron: Gratiot Park, Washington Avenue. 1996 Honorable Lo- cation; Apr 1, 2008 (LTFT 1/4) (restored to full membership, May 14, 2009). 2010 Livonia: Clarenceville.20300 Middlebelt, Livonia 48152 (248-474-3444). Home: 34184 Haldane, Livonia 48152 (248-615-1435)
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Sporleder Cherrie Ann [email protected] [1-10-12] [(FL) FL 2000]. Feb 1, 2000 West Marquette County Parish: White Pine, Berg- land, Ewen (Trout Creek Presbyterian); Jun 16, 2002 Stephenson, Hermonsville: First; 2004 Ontonagon, Greenland, Rockland: St. Paul; 2010 Hazel Park; 2010 St. Clair Shores: First, Hazel Park: First. (SCS) 24036 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores 48080 (586-772-6010); (HP) 315 E. Nine Mile, Hazel Park 48030 (248- 546-5955). Home: 22626 Maple Court, Hazel Park 48030 (248-439-1065)
Srock, Robert A. [email protected] [6-28-08] [(RL) PL 1994; FL 2002]. Nov 16, 1994 Ubly; 2000 Minden City, Forester; 2002 Jeddo, Buel; Dec 1. 2003 incapacity leave; 2012 Retired. Home: 4706 Stone, Deckerville 48427 (810-376-8022)
Stallworth, Lynnette [(RM) P 1980; F W.MI, 1984]. 1982 Trans. to W. MI Conf., Muskegon Heights: Temple; 1984 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Faith Bethany; 1988 Detroit: Trinity, Faith Bethany; 1989 Director, Wesley Foundation, Wayne State University Jan 16, 2002 Retired. Home: 125 Shell Falls Drive, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 (813- 641-0565)
Steinberg, Bruce R. (Patti) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FL) FL 2010]. 2010 Ontonagon, Greenland, Rockland: St. Paul. (O) 109 Greenland Rd., Box 216 Ontonagon 49953 (906-884-4556), (G) 1002 Ridge Rd., Greenland 49953 (906-883-3141), (RSP) 50 National Ave., PO Box 339, Rock- land 49960 (906-886-2851). Home: 1101 Pine St., Ontonagon 49953 (906-884- 2789)
Stevens, Gary Ian [email protected] [6-10-08] [(ROF) Congregational]. 2000 Republic, Woodland; 2004 Ishpeming: Salisbury; Jan 1, 2005 Munising (LTFT ½); Jan 1, 2009 Retired. Home: 801 Pine St., Mar- quette 49855 (906-225-1730)
Stewardson, Jerry Leo (Ardith) [(RM) P Cent. IL, 19 ;F Cent. IL, 19 ]. 19 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Adrian College; 2003 Retired. Home: 1328 University Ave., Adrian 49221 (517-263-7554)
Stewart, Carlyle Fielding, III (Jeane’) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P (on recognition of orders) 1985; F 1987]. 1985 Trans. from Baptist Church, Southfield: Hope. 26275 Northwestern Highway, Southfield 48076 (248-3561020). Home: 23630 Woodlynne, Bingham Farms 48025 (248-593- 1921)
Stewart, David Kirk, Sr. (Ellen) [email protected] [5-22-10] [(FE) P 1985; F 1989]. 1986 Peck, Buel, Melvin; Jun. 1, 1990 Plymouth: First (assoc.); 1991 Beaverton: First, Dale; Aug 1, 2000 Wayne-Westland: First; 2008 Hale: First. 201 West Main St., Box 46, Hale 48739 (989-728-9522). Home: 300 West Main St., Hale 48739 (989-728-2781)
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Stiles, Susan Bennett [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1975; F 1978]. 1977 Halsey, Mt. Bethel; 1980 Owosso: First (assoc.); 1982 Leave of Absence; 1986 Algonac (LTFT—1/2); 1990 Redford: Lola Valley; Apr 16, 1994 Waterford: Central (assoc); May 1, 1999 disability leave; 2000 leave of absence; 2002 Flint: Lincoln Park; 2005 Saginaw: Kochville. 6030 Bay Rd., Saginaw 48604 (989-792-2321). Home: 5870 Mackinaw, Saginaw 48604 (989- 497-0271)
Stone, Arthur R. (Judith) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) PL Nov 1, 1996; PE 1999; FE 2002]. Nov 1, 1996 New Haven-Meade: Faith; 1999 school (Methesco). Nov 1, 1998 Brown City; 2004 Sebewaing: Trinity (Intentional Interm ¶329.3); 2006 Retired. 2847 Quincy Dr., Troy 48085 (248- 835-1301)
Stone, Eric Alan (Sherry Lee) [email protected] [5-18-12] [(FE) P 1993; F 1996]. 1994 Farmington: Orchard (assoc); Feb 1, 1998 Wesley Foundation: University of Illinois; 1999 Waterford: Central (assoc); Dec 1, 2001 Chaplain/Director: Wesley Foundation, Central Michigan University; 2006 Chap- lin/Director U of M Wesley Foundation; 2009 Essexville; St. Luke’s. 206 Scheur- mann St., Essexville 48732 (989-893-8031). Home: 212 Hart St., Essexville 48732 (989-894-2453)
Stone, William L. (Helen) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) T 1950; F 1957]. 1948 Napoleon; 1953 Constantine; 1957 Flint: Court Street (assoc.); Jul. 1958 Flint: Wesley Foundation; Flint: Atherton; 1963 Mt. Mor- ris; 1968 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc.); 1969 Oscoda, Oscoda Indian Mission; 1976 Leave of Absence; 1981 Wilber (LTFT); Jan. 1, 1982 Wilber; 1983 Har- risville, Lincoln; 1990 Retired. Home: (summer) 7357 Lakewood Dr., Oscoda 48750 (989-739-3696); winter: 1428 Roosevelt Dr., Venice, FL 34293 (941-496- 9674)
Stout, David A. (Ruthanne) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1969; F 1971]. 1962 UCC; 1964 school; 1969 Clawson (assoc.); 1971 Clinton; 1974 Bay City: Christ; Sep. 1978 Bad Axe; 1990 Midland: Aldersgate; Oct 1, 2003 incapacity leave; 2007 Retired. Home: 5790 Raymond Dr., Gladwin 48624
Stover, Colin P. (Annette) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(FE) PE 2002 (on recognition of orders from United Church of Canada), FE 2005]. 1999 Imlay City, West Goodland-Lum; Jan 1, 2002 Imlay City; 2002 Lapeer: Trinity (assoc.); Jun 1, 2005 Sandusky: First; 2011 incapacity leave. 922 Elizabeth Ct., Lapeer 48446 (810-404-7104)
Strall, Dana Ray (Sandy) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(FE) P 1977; F 1979]. 1977 Port Huron: First (assoc.); Oct. 1980 Lakeville, Leonard; 1985 Midland: First (assoc.); 1988 South Rockwood (LTFT—3/4), Flat Rock: First (assoc.) (LTFT-1/4); 1990 South Rockwood; Aug 1, 1997 Coleman: Faith; 1999 Erie; 2011 Flat Rock: First. 28400 Evergreen, Flat Rock 48134 (734- 782-2565). Home: Box 1, South Rockwood 48179 (734-379-9680)
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Strobe, David Randall (Mary) [email protected] [4-24-04] [(FE) P 1980; F 1984]. 1982 North Lake; May 1, 1984 Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc.); Apr. 15, 1989 Houghton: Grace; 1995 Milford; Dec 1, 1997 disability leave; 1998 Linden, Argentine; Feb 1, 2001 Hartland; Feb 1, 2006 incapacity leave; 2007 Corunna. 200 W. McArthur, Corunna 48817 (989-743-5050). Home: 225 W. Corunna Ave., Corunna 48817 (989-743-4488)
Strobe, Donald Bovee (Kathleen) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) T W. MI, 1956; F W. MI, 1959]. 1972 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Ann Arbor: First; 1990 Retired. Home: 19191 Harvard Ave., #209B, Irvine, CA 92612 (949- 679-9900)
Strong, David Tull (Marcia) [(RM) T 1959; F 1961]. 1960 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1964 Richmond; 1969 Troy: Fellowship; 1980 Livonia: St. Matthew’s; 1990 Detroit: Central; Jul 1, 1994 Belleville: First; 1998 Retired. Home: 21870 River Ridge Trail, Farmington Hills 48335 (248-888-9848)
Studaker, Victor Lealend (Phebe) [(RL) LD 1957; LE 1959; PL 1990]. 1955 Riley Center; 1959 Imlay City; 1961 Lakeport; 1990 Avoca, Ruby; 1994 Applegate; 2000 Retired. 2618 West Water St., Port Huron 48060 (810-984-8667)
Sturgeon, Jeffrey Ryan (Onalee) [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FD) PD 2007; FD 2011]. Jul 30, 2007, Trinity UMC, Director of Adult Ministries (para 346.1); Jan 11, 2010 Northville (assoc.); Mar 1, 2012 Transitional leave. Home: 48136 Walnut, Unit 10106, Wixom, 48393 (248-884-3678)
Stybert, Stanley Patrick (Janet) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(RL) PL 1992]. Jan 1, 1993 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Lennon; Jun 1, 1996 Flint: Bristol, Dimond; 2000 Fowlerville: First; 2007 Flint: Asbury, Bur- ton: Emmanuel; 2010 Retired. Home: 647 Basswood, Flint 48506 (810-715- 9331)
Sutton, Lewis C., Jr. (Clara) [(RM) T 1951; F 1955]. 1952 Church of the Hills, Evergreen, CO; 1953 Holly, 1958 Flushing; 1964 Clarkston; 1967 Flint: Central; 1973 Howell; Dec. 31, 1985 Retired. Home: 28 Rio de Palmas, Ft. Pierce, FL 34951 (561-465-1518)
Sutton, Tara Renee [email protected] [5-20-12] [(FE) P (on recognition of orders, AME) 1998; FE 2001]. 1991 Dolton, IL: Holy Trinity AME; 1998 Flint: Oak Park; Dec 1, 2002 Waterford: Central (interm assoc); 2001 Waterford: Central (assoc); 2005 Flint: Bethel; 2012 Crossroads District Superintendent. 1309 N. Ballenger, Suite 1, Flint 48504 (810-233-5500). Home: 5420 Misty Creek Ct., Flint 48532 (810-780-4060)
Swanson, Reed P. (Juliana) [email protected] [6-18-08] [(FE) P 1995; F 1998]. 1995 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc); Aug 1, 1998 Richmond: First; 2004 Tawas; 2008 Clarkston (assoc.); 2010 Stony Creek. 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti 481997 (734-482-0240). Home: 5493 Willis Rd., Ypsilanti 48197 (734-482-8113) 450 Pastoral Record 85
Syme, Roy A. (Judy) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) T 1963; F 1968]. 1966 Detroit: Nardin Park (assoc.); 1968 River Rouge: Epworth; 1971 Monroe: St. Paul’s (assoc.); 1973 Richmond; 1983 Onaway, Millersburg; 1989 Clinton; 1992 Lincoln Park: First; 2002 Retired. Home: 1353 Merrill, Lincoln Park 48146 (313-381-9258)
Tame, Mary Thoburn [email protected] [6-28-08] [(RM) P 1989; F 1992]. 1990 Monroe: Frenchtown; Oct. 16, 1990 New Lothrop, Juddville; Sep 1, 1997 North Branch: First; 1999 Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: St. Clair Shores: First; 2005 Lincoln Park: First; 2012 Retired. Home:
Tarpley, Thomas E., Sr. (Gloria) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PL 1997; PE 2001; FE 2004]. 1997 Detroit: Cass Community (assoc); 2003 Flint: Trinity; Jan 1, 2007 Flint: Trinity (LTFT 3/4), Flint: Faith (LTFT 1/4); 2007 Fowlerville. 201 S. Second, Box 344, Fowlerville 48836 (517-223-8824). Home: 319 Pinewood, Fowlerville 48836 (517-223-8678)
Taveirne, Edmond G. (Beth) [(FE) P 1970, N IL; F 1984 N IL]. 1982 Lansing (IL): First (assoc.); 1984 Park Hill: Grace; Elmhurst: First; 1996 Wheaton: Gary Memorial; 2007 transfer to De- troit Conference Fenton; Apr 30, 2011 voluntary leave of absence. Home: 8 Sommerset Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Taylor, Thomas L. (Carmen) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1996; F 1998]. 1995 Oak Park: Faith; 1998 Saginaw: Calvary; 2000 Pon- tiac: First (LTFT ½), Pontiac: Baldwin Avenue (assoc) (LTFT ½). 2001 Pontiac: First; 2008 Madison Heights; Feb 15, 2011 incapacity leave; 2011 Harper Woods: Redeemer, Detroit: Henderson Memorial. (HWR) 20571 Vernier Rd., Harper Woods 48225 (313-884-2035), (DHM) 7520 Puritan, Detroit 48238 (313- 342-4020). Home: 31711 Kenwood, Madison Heights 48071 (248-588-8045)
Terhune, AmyLee Brun (T. Bradly) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002]. 1999 Port Huron: First (assoc); 2002 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Columbiaville; Dec 1, 2006 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Columbiaville, Parish Director; 2009 Hancock: First. Box 458, 401 Quincy, Han- cock 49930 (906-482-4190). Home: 1040 N. Elevation St., Hancock 49930 (906- 482-1404)
Terhune, T. Bradly (AmyLee) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PM 1998; FE 2003]. 1999 Algonac: Trinity; 2002 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Richfield, Otter Lake; Sep 1, 2004 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Richfield; 2007 voluntary leave of absence. Home: 1040 N. Elevation St., Han- cock 49930 (906-482-1404)
Thomas, Deborah S. (Paul) [email protected] [6-2-12] [(FE) PE 2000; FE 2003]. Jun 1, 2000 Plymouth: First (assoc); 2004 Royal Oak: St. John’s; 2006 Iron Mountain: Trinity; 2011 Bay City: First. 300 North Wenona, Bay City 48706 (989-686-1400). Home: 2161 Neithammer Dr., Bay City 48706 (989-671-8951)
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Thomas, James F. (Joyce) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) P N. IN, 1952; F N.IN, 1958]. 1954 Decatur, IN: Calvary; 1955 Kewanna Circuit, IN; 1958 Wanatah, IN: Zion; 1960 Porter, IN: First; 1964 Parma, OH (Min- ister of Education), (E OH Conf); 1968 Boardman: First (Minister of Education); 1972 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Farmington Hills: Nardin Park & Orchard (Minister of Education; 1980 Farmington Hills: Orchard (assoc.); 1982 Grand Blanc; Jan. 1, 1990 Saginaw: First; Sep 1, 1994 Swartz Creek; 2000 Retired. 9238 West Ar- rowhead Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351 (623-583-1396)
Thomas, Wayne N. (Janet) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(RM) P 1973; F 1976]. 1975 Jasper, Weston; 1976 Monroe: St. Paul’s (assoc); 1978 Sutton-Sunshine, Bethel; 1982 Rochester: St. Luke’s; 1984 leave of ab- sence; 1988 Durham, NC: Trinity (assoc) (NC Conf., para. 426.1); 1989 transf to Holson Conf., Seymour, TN: Seymour (assoc); 1992 Axley’s Chapel, Williamson Chapel; 1995 Axley’s Chapel, Binfield; 1996 leave of absence; 1997 trans from N. IN Conf. Royal Oak: First (assoc); 2002 Seven Churches United Group Min- istry: Durand: First; 2010 Retired. Home: 6500 Woodridge, Lake 48632 (989- 588-0508)
Thompson, James M. (Judith) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P 1970; F 1975]. 1972 Richmondale Charge (W. OH Conf.); 1974 Oregon, Elba; 1980 Hardy; Jan 3, 1984 Pinconning; Jan 16, 1990 Midland: Homer; 1996 Eastern Thumb Cooperative Parish: Port Sanilac, Deckerville (parish director); 1999 Marysville; 2006 Retired. 5975 Mill Point Court, Kentwood 49512 (616- 656-3492)
Thon, Dorothy Jean (Duane) [email protected] [5-19-11] [(FE) PE 2002; FE 2005]. 2002 Pinconning; 2007 Mayville; 2011Bethel (BASS), Akron, Sutton-Sunshine. (B) 2886 W. Darbee Rd., Akron 48401, (A) 4342 Beach St., Akron 48701 (989-691-5134), (S) 2996 N. Colwood Dr., Caro 48732 (989-673-6695). Home: 2988 N. Colwood Rd., Caro 48723 (989-672-2004)
Thon, Duane G. (Dorothy) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) LP 1997; PM 1998; FE 2000]. 1997 Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue, Sheridan Avenue; Sep 15, 2005 Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue; 2007 Retired. Home: 2988 N. Colwood Rd., Caro 48723 (989-672-2004)
Timm, Paula M. [email protected] [5-18-12] [(FE) P 1990; F 1993]. 1990 Hillman, Spratt; 1992 Flint: Court Street (assoc.); Apr 16, 1994 Redford: Lola Valley; Jan 1, 1997 leave of absence; 1997 Grand Blanc: Phoenix; 2001 Royal Oak: St. John’s; 2004 Harbor Beach, Port Hope; 2011 Oak Grove. 6686 Oak Grove Rd., Oak Grove 48855 (517-546-3942). Home: 6893 Sanford Rd., Howell 48855 (517-546-7977)
Titus, Beth D. (Dale) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PL 2002, PE 2004; FE 2008]. Sep 1, 2002 Denton: Faith (LTFT ½); 2008 Ann Arbor: Calvary. 1415 Miller, Ann Arbor 48103 (734-769-0869). Home: 6771 Kestrel Ridge, Brighton 48116 (810-231-6436)
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Titus, Christopher G.L. [(PL) PL 2010]. Nov, 2010 Cole, Omard; 2011 Cole, Melvin. 7015 Carson Rd., Yale 48097 (810-387-4400), (M) 1171 E. Main, Melvin 48454. Home: 1276 Pine Lake Trail, Marlette 48453 (989-635-3414)
Titus, Phylemon D. (Linda Slaughter-Titus) [email protected] [6-25-12] [(RM) T GA., 19 ;F GA., 19 ]. 1969 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Fourteenth Avenue; 1971 Detroit: Henderson Memorial; 1974 Conference Staff, Urban Mis- sioner; 1984 Detroit: Conant Avenue; 1988 Detroit East District Superintendent; 1995 Detroit: St. Timothy 2002 Detroit: St. Timothy, West Outer Drive; Dec 31, 2002 Retired. Home: 1108 Suwannee Drive, Waycross, GA 31501
To, Karen Hien Thi Vo (Ut VanTo) [(FE) P 1995; F 1998]. 1995 Dearborn Heights: Warren Valley 1996 school; 1997 Detroit: Cass Community (assoc.); 2001 General Board of Global Ministries, Vietnam
To, Ut Van (Karen Hien Thi VoTo) [(FE) P 1992, on recognition of orders, Christian and Missionary Alliance Church; F 1995 on recognition of orders]. Sep. 1, 1991 Michigan Area Vietnamese Min- istry; 2001 General Board of Global Ministries, Vietnam.
Tomasino, Anthony J. (Cordelia) [email protected] [6-12-03] [(FE) P N. IL 19; FE 2001 ]. 1998 trans to Detroit Conf. from N. IL Conf.; 1998 Flint: Lincoln Park; 2002 Negaunee: Mitchell; 2003 Associate Professor, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN (para 335.1). 1001 W. McKinley, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574-257-3448). Home: 2729 Congress St., Niles 49120 (269-684-3454)
Tosch, Clare M. (June) [(RM) P Mich., 1948; F Mich., 1956]. 1948 Cloverdaly, Maplegrove Circuit; 1950 Jackson: Francis Street, Zion; 1958 Blissfield, Ogden; 1963 Pigeon: Salem; 1968 Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue; 1973 Milan: Marble Memorial; 1983 Sanford; 1985 Cheboygan; 1988 Retired. Home: 2314 Luhring, Midland 48640 (989-631- 4463)
Totty, Darryl E. (Anita) [email protected] [8-201] [(FE) PL 1998; FL 1999; PE 2002; FE 2008]. 1998 Eastside Covenant Cooper- ative Parish: Detroit: Christ (assoc), Jefferson Avenue; Sep 1, 2003 Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: Detroit: Conant Avenue. 18600 Conant, De- troit 48234 (313-891-7237). Home: 3430 Jefferson Ave., Unite #105, Detroit 48307 (313-215-3841)
Tousciuk, John [(PL) PL 2009]. Nov 8, 2009 Bentley; 2011 Pinconning. 314 Whyte St., Pincon- ning 48650 (989-879-3271). Home: 3108 Dartmouth Dr., Midland 48642 (989- 631-7482)
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Tousley, Kenneth Lee (Doris) [(RM) T N. IN., 1958; F N. IN., 1960]. 1955 Prairie: Bethel; 1957 Keystone: Blanche Chapel; 1959 Keystone Parish; 1960 Robinson: Wesley; 1965 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Saginaw: Ames (assoc.); 1968 Tawas; 1982 Adrian; 1989 Port Huron District Superintendent; 1995 Retired. Home: 1235 Wintergreen St., East Tawas 48730 (989-362-6554)
Tousley, Philip (Laurie) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 19 ; F 19 ]. 1998 transf to Detroit Conf. from Rocky Mountain Conf.; 1998 Menominee: First; 2011 Bad Axe: First. 216 East Woodworth, Bad Axe 48413 (989-269-7671). Home: 1165 Thompson Dr., Bad Axe 48413 (989-269- 8403)
Townley, Robert Kemp [(RM) T 1957; F 1959]. 1956 Scottville (Phil. Conf.); 1959 school; 1960 Midland: First (assoc.); 1966 school; 1972 Program Consultant for Religious Affairs, Clin- ton, Ingham and Eaton County Health Board Drug Program; 1977 Retired.
Townsend, Ted Paul (Rosemary) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) T 1955; F 1957]. 1956 Raub, IN; 1957 Seward, AK; 1963 Ann Arbor: West Side (assoc.); 1968 Ferndale: First (assoc.); 1969 Board of Missions, World Di- vision, Professor of Old Testament, Leonard Theological Seminary, India; Oct. 1989 Theological Hall, Sierra Leone; 1995 Missionary in Residence, Methodist Theological School in Ohio; 1996 General Board of Global Ministries, Russia; 1998 Retired. Home: P.O. Box 1018, Penney Farms, FL 32079 (904-284-8441)
Trebilcock, Douglas Robert (Catherine Ann) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(RM) T 1966; F 1969]. 1967 Hardy; 1969 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc.); Dec. 1972 Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul; 1975 St. Clair; 1985 Clarkston; 2004 Midland: Aldergate; 2006 Retired. 2117 Kentucky, Midland 48642 (989-837-7087)
Trinidad, Saul Camargo [email protected] [5-15-09] [(FE) P Costa Rica Conf., 19 ;F Costa Rica, 19 ]. 1990 Trans. from Methodist Church of Costa Rica; 1990 Detroit: El Buen Pastor; Sep 1, 1998 Consultant on Hispanic Ministries. 475 Riverside Dr., Room 350, New York, NY 10115 (212- 870-3693). Home: 1216 Creek Knoll, San Antonio, TX 78253 (210-679-9736)
Trudgeon, Theodore A. [email protected] [6-28-08] [(PL) PL 2004]. 2004 Bergland, Ewen, Wakefield. (B) 108 Birch St., PO Box 142, Bergland 49910, (E) 621 M-28, PO Box 272, Bergland 49910, (W)706 Put- nam St., Wakefield 49968 (906-224-7031). Home: R1, Box 7, Ewen 49925 (906- 988-2533)
Turner, Johncie Kay [Palmer] (Arthur R. Turner) [email protected] [6-17-11] [(RD) Con CE (E. Ohio) 1991; CRT CE (E. Ohio) 1992; FD 1997]. 1990 Church of the Savior, Canton, Ohio; 1993 Goshen, IN: First; 1996 Ypsilanti: First Pres- byterian; Jan 15, 1998 transf to Memphis Conference; Dyersburg (TN): First; Sep 1, 1999 transf to Detroit Conf. Chelsea: First, Minister of Christian Education and S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Ministries; Aug 31, 2008 Retired. Home: 220 W. Main, North Adams 49262 (734-972-7186)
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Turner, Richard A. (Mary Lee) [(RM) T N. IN, 1957; F N. IN., 1960]. 1954 Windsor, Rehobeth; 1957 Losantville, Blountsville; 1960 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Bay Port; 1965 Millington, Arbela; 1971 Pinconning; Dec. 1, 1983 Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue; Mar. 1, 1987 Sagi- naw: West Michigan Avenue, Sheridan Avenue; 1991 Onaway, Millersburg; 1995 Retired. Home: H.C.R. 01, Box 285, Bois Blanc Island 49775
Tuttle, James Edward (Linda) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1972; F 1976]. 1972 Calumet; Feb. 1975 Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc.); 1977 Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s; Jan. 15, 1985 Livonia: Clarenceville; 1990 Flint: Calvary; 1999 Saline. 1200 N. Ann Arbor Rd., Saline 48176 (734-429-4730). Home: 1450 Maplewood Dr., Saline 48176 (734-944-8081)
VanConant, Clarence William (Earleen) [email protected] [5-19-12] [(RL) PLP 1993; FL 1994]. Jan 1, 1993 White Pine, Bergland, Ewen, Trout Creek Presb; 1997 Kilmanagh, Unionville; 1999 Harbor Beach, Port Hope; 2004 Port Sanilac, Forester; 2007 Monroe: First; 2010 Retired. Home: 247 First St., Harbor Beach 48441 (989-479-6053)
VanConant, Earleen A. (Clarence) [email protected] [5-19-12] [(RL) FL 1988]. 1989 Omard. Jan. 1, 1992 Cole, Omard (LTFT); 1993 White Pine, Bergland, Ewen, Trout Creek Presb (LTFT 1/2); 1997 Port Austin, Grindstone/Pin- nebog; Jan 1, 2000 Retired. Home: 247 First St., Harbor Beach 48441 (989- 479-6053)
VanMarter, Dianne Helene [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL 2002]. 2001 Omard; 2002 Omard, Peck (LTFT 3/4); Jan 1, 2004 Omard, Peck (LTFT ½); 2005 Peck; 2011 New Haven: Faith (LTFT ½), Omo: Zion (LTFT 1/4). (NH) 56370 Fairchild Rd., Macomb 48042 (586-749-3147), (O) 63020 Omo Rd., Box 344, Richmond 48062. Home: 20100 Cushing, Detroit 48205 (810-488- 0608)
Van Wormer, Patricia A. (Dennis) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) SLP 1988; P 1990; F 1993]. 1988 Samaria: Grace, Lulu; 1991 Capac: First, Zion; Nov 15, 1995 disability Leave. 545 N. Neeper St., PO Box 326, Capac 48014 (810-395-8616)
Verhelst, Weatherly Burkhead (Craig) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1993; F 1996]. 1994 Flint: Court Street (assoc); 1998 Middlebury; 2003 Saginaw: State Street; Aug 1, 2009 Utica (assoc.). 8650 Canal Rd., Sterling Heights 48314 (586-731-7667). Home: 8610 Canal Rd., Sterling Heights 48314 (586-731-8676)
Verhelst, William A. (Suzanne) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(RM) T 1966; F 1968]. 1963 Republic Charge; 1966 Wellington (Cent. IL Conf.); 1968 Gladstone; Apr. 1974 Beverly Hills; 1979 Flint: Central; Oct. 15, 1987 As- sociate Council Director, Parish Development and Global Ministries; 1997 Detroit West District Superintendent; 2004 Detroit: Metropolitian (Intentional Interim, ¶329.3); 2006 Retired. Home: 14763 W. Brady, Chesaning 48616 (989-845- 5007)
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Veska, Rony S (Ivor) [email protected] [5-21-10] [(FE) P 1997; FE 2000]. 1997: Ann Arbor: First (assoc.); 1998 Poseyville; Mar 1, 2001 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc); 2008 Ferndale: First. 22331 Woodward, Ferndale 48220 (248-545-4476). Home: 657 W. Oakridge, Ferndale 48220 (248- 542-5598)
Vincent, Alonzo Elliott (Elmira) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P W. OH, 1966; F W. OH, 1968]. 1961 McCabe Chapel (N. Little Rock, AR; 1962 Sweet Home, Lone Oak Circuit, AR; 1966 Chicago: St. Matthew’s (assoc.); 1967 Evanston, IL: Sherman Avenue; 1968 Cincinnati: Marbly Memorial; 1973 Cincinnati: Marbly, Bond Hill, St. Mark Parish; 1979 Trans. to Wisconsin Conf., Director of Urban Strategy, Milwaukee; 1983 Southcentral District Superintend- ent; Jul. 1984 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Cass Avenue (assoc.); 1986 High- land Park: Berea-St. Paul’s; 1991 Flint: Bethel; 2005 Birch Run; 2007 Attica; 2008 Mt. Morris: First. 808 E. Mt. Morris St., Mt. Morris 48458 (810-686-3870). Home:9197 Liverpool Ct., Grand Blanc 48439 (810-953-9917)
Voss, Philip D. [(RM) P S. Dak., 1979; F S. Dak., 1981]. 1979 Hazel, Henry, Kellerton; 1981 Pierre: First; 1986 Big Stone City, Revelle; Sep. 1987 Trans. to Detroit Conf., McMillan, Engadine; 1991 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Vernon, Ban- croft; Aug 1, 1997 South Rockwood; 2002 Gordonville Apr 15, 2003 incapacity leave; 2004 Caseville; 2010 Monroe: First; 2011 Retired. Home: 111 North Brook St., Alpena 49707 (989-916-6684)
Wachterhauser, Paul Thomas (Beth) [email protected] [6-9-08] [(RM) P 1969; F W.MI, 1973]. 1971 Burr Oak; 1974 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Mid- land: First (assoc.); 1979 Cass City; Sep. 1, 1983 Ann Arbor: First (assoc.); 1997 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Davison; 2009 Retired. Home: 716 Surfwood, Davison 48423 (810-653-4459)
Waggoner, Katie [(PL) PL 2011]. 2011 Monroe: E. Raisinville Frenchtown. 4010 N. Custer, Mon- roe 48162 (734-242-9747). Home: 310 Carey St., Deerfield 49238 (517-447- 3915)
Walker, James J. (Susan) [email protected] [6-29-07] [(FE) P W.MI, 1985; F W.MI, 1987]. 1985 Lansing: Christ (assoc.); 1989 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Brown City: First, Immanuel; 1996 Utica (assoc); 1998 Wyan- dotte: First; 2007 Belleville: First. 417 Charles St., Belleville 48111 (734-697- 9288). Home: 455 High St., Belleville 48111 (734-697-7398)
Wallace, Daniel James (Betty) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(RM) T 1956; F 1958]. 1955 school; 1956 Dundalk, MD; 1957 Pasadena, MD: Mt. Carmel; 1958 Pontiac: Central (assoc.); 1961 Port Huron District Field Worker; 1967 Dearborn Heights: Stephens; 1968 Centerline: Bethel; 1970 Dear- born: First (assoc.); 1976 Saline: 1984 Wayne; 1989 Troy: Big Beaver; 1991 Car- ing Covenant Group Ministry: Davison; 1997 Retired. Home: 612 East Third St., Davison 48423 (810-653-7499)
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Wallace, Joyce E. [(FE) P; F MO W. Conf ] Wesley foundation, Lincoln University; 1995 transfer from Missouri West Conference, Detroit: Central (assoc); 1997 Detroit: Conant Avenue; 2001 Detroit: Scott Memorial; 2005 Hardy. 6510 E. Highland Rd., Howell 48843 (517-546-1122). Home: 6520 E. Highland Rd., Howell 48843 (517-552- 2946)
Wallis, David Michael (Lisa) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) SLP 1990; P 1994; F 1997]. 1995 Norway: Grace, Faithhorn; 2006 Mack- inaw City: Church of the Straits. Box 430, 307 N. Huron, Mackinaw City 49701 (231-436-8682). Home: 309 East Jamet, PO Box 901, Mackinaw City 49701 (231-436-5484)
Walls, Suzanne B. (John) [email protected] [6-29-07] [(FE) SLP 1994; PE 1999; FE 2003]. Feb 16, 1995 Inkster: Christ; 2000 Or- tonville; 2005 Wyandotte: Glenwood. 2130 Ford Ave., Wyandotte 48192 (734- 282-5955). Home: 2111 21st St., Wyandotte 48192 (734-282-5930)
Walther, Megan Jo (Joel) [email protected] [7-12-11] [(PE) PE 2011]. 2011 Erie. 1100 E. Samaria Rd., Erie 48133 (734-856-1453). Home: 1607 Yargerville, LaSalle 48145 (734-244-4511).
Walther, Joel L. (Megan) [email protected] [7-12-11] [(PE) FL 2011; PE 2012]. 2011 Petersburg, LaSalle: Zion. (P)152 Saline St., Box 85, Petersburg 49270 (734-279-1118), (L) 1603 Yargerville Rd., LaSalle 48145 (734-243-5940). Home: 1607 Yargerville Rd., LaSalle 48145 (734-244- 4511)
Walton, Robert E. (Alice) [(RM) P W. OH, 19 ;F W. OH 19 ]. 1977 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Central (assoc.); 1981 Wesley Foundation, Wayne State University; 1986 Program Sec- retary, United Methodist Volunteer Services, National Division, Gen. Board of Global Ministries; 2002 Retired. Home: 211 Bergen St., Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718-624-0207)
Ward, George F. (Alice) [email protected] [8-17-01] [(RM) P 1969; F 1971]. 1970 Dearborn: Mt. Olivet (assoc.); 1972 Southfield: Mag- nolia; Mar. 1976 Clayton, Rollin Center; Nov. 1, 1981 Croswell; 1988 Franklin: Community (assoc.); 1993 Chesaning: Trinity; 2002 Cass City; 2006 Retired. 995 N. Baywood, Holland 49424
Ward, Kenneth Edwin (Sue) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) P E.OH, 1968; F E.OH, 1970]. 1970 Waynesburg: Centenary; 1973 Ash- land: Christ; Mar. 1978 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Director-Manager, Judson Collins Camp; Jan. 1, 1982 Detroit Conference Staff: Outdoor Education. 1992 Mar- quette District Superintendent; 1998 Dearborn: First; 2005 Retired. Home: (May- Oct): 18585 Red Pine Dr., Hillman 49746 (989-742-2133), (Nov-Apr): 905 Conway, #18, Los Cruces, NM 88005
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Ward, Robert Paul (Joan) [(RM) T 1949; F 1952]. 1952 Detroit: Westlawn (assoc.); 1954 Troy; 1957 Mar- quette: First; 1961 Ypsilanti: First; 1965 Adrian; 1969 Flint: Court Street; 1972 Ann Arbor District Superintendent; 1978 Grosse Pointe; 1982 Birmingham: First; 1993 Retired. Home: 42160 Woodward, #27, Bloomfield Hills 48304 (248-334- 8770)
Warren, Cheryll [email protected] [5-20-11] [(PL) PL 2010]. Aug 1, 2010 Corunna: Northwest Venice. 6001 E. Wilkinson Rd., Corunna 48817 (989-729-7570). Home: 323 W. Oliver St., Owosso 48867 (989-277-3106)
Washburn, Grant A. (Patricia) [email protected] [6-26-08] [(RM) P 1968; F 1971]. 1970 Port Huron: Gratiot Park; 1972 Flushing (assoc.); 1975 Mio; 1980 Saginaw: Swan Valley; 1983 Bay City: Madison Avenue; Sep. 1, 1987 Burton: Atherton; 1993 Sterling Heights; Aug 1, 1995 Retired. 8378 West Bluefield Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 (623-215-7849)
Weatherup, Donald Scott (Shelley) [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) PE 2002; FE 2005]. 2002 Flushing (assoc.); 2006 Pinckney: Arise. 11211 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Pinckney 48169 (734-878-1928). Home: 11267 Dexter- Pinckney Rd., Pinckney 48169 (734-878-3851)
Webster, Brent L. (Mary) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(RM) P 1974; F 1977]. 1976 Davison Group Ministry: Richfield; Nov. 1978 Harbor Beach, Port Hope; 1983 Washington, Davis; Sep 1, 1997 West Bloomfield; 2010 Carleton; 2012 Retired. Home: 7863 Academy Court E., Waterford 48329 (248- 742-1092)
Webster, Roy LaVere (Zola) Laverew@@aol.com [5-19-12] [(RM) T 1957; F 1963]. 1955 Indian River; 1957 school; 1962 New Hudson; 1966 Birmingham: First (assoc.); 1968 West Branch; 1973 Holly; 1976 Berkley; 1979 Royal Oak: St. John’s; 1988 East Detroit: Immanuel; 1991 Belleville: First; Jun 30, 1994 disability leave; 1995 Retired. Home: 1160 W. South Boulevard, Rochester Hills 48309 (248-853-9426)
Weemhoff, Harold E., Jr., (Chris) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(FE) P W. OH, 1970; F W. OH, 1973]. May 1977 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Birm- ingham: First (assoc.); 1980 Leave of Absence; 1982 Whittemore, Prescott; 1984 Gladwin; 1986 Laingsburg, Middlebury; 1990 Ann Arbor: Glacier Way; Mar. 1, 1992 Taylor: West Mound; Dec 1, 1997 Taylor: West Mound, Melvindale: New Hope; 1997 Eastpointe: Immanuel; Jan 1, 2000. Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc); 2008 Troy: First. 6363 Livernois, Troy 48098 (248-879-6363). Home: 6339 Vern- moor, Troy 48098 (313-418-2778)
Weiss, Edward C., Jr. [(RM) LP 1976; FM 1998]. 1968 Wellsville; 1972 Springville; 1974 Crystal Falls, Amasa; 1985 St. Charles, Brant; Sep 1, 1994 Retired. Home: 952 W. Maple Ave., Adrian 49221 (517-265-7259)
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Weiss, James Dewey (Sara) [email protected] [5-19-12] [(RM) T 1954; F 1957]. 1955 Rea, Cone; 1956 Samaria; 1958 Stephens; 1963 Dearborn Heights: Stephens; 1966 Berkley; 1969 Lincoln Park: First; Aug. 1975 Detroit: Trinity; Oct. 1982 Lincoln Park: Dix; 1989 St. Clair Shores: Good Shep- herd; 1992 Auburn; 1993 Retired. Home: 56645 Cardinal Dr., Macomb 48042
Welbaum, Barbara Ellen [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1988; F 1991]. 1989 Port Austin, Grindstone City, Pinnebog; Mar. 1, 1992 Ann Arbor: Glacier Way; 1994 Pontiac Cooperative Parish: Aldersgate, St. James; 1997 Detroit: Redford; 2000 Livonia: Newburg (assoc); 2006 Marysville. 721 West Huron Blvd, Marysville 48040 (810-364-7391). Home: 683 18th St., Marysville 48040 (810-364-7714)
West, Brian G. [(PE) PE 2012]. 2012 Laingsburg. 10 Crum St., Laingsburg 48848 (517-651- 5531). Home: 214 Crum, St., Laingsburg 48848 (517-651-5266)
West, Charles Henry (Margaret) [email protected] [12-5-05] [(RM) P 1978; F 1981]. 1979 Richfield, Otter Lake; 1985 Parish Director, Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Richfield, Otter Lake; Mar. 1, 1988 White Pine Circuit: White Pine, Bergland, Ewen (LTFT—1/2); 1993 Marquette: Grace, Skandia; 2009 Retired. Home: 440 E. Prospect, Marquette 49855
West, Margaret Helen Rodgers (Charles) [email protected] [9-8-01] [(RM) P 1982; F 1985]. 1982 Flint: Hope (assoc.); 1983 Dryden, Attica; Mar. 1, 1988 White Pine Circuit: White Pine, Bergland, Ewen (LTFT—1/2); 1993 family leave; Sep 1, 1993 Director: Wesley Foundation, N. MI University 1/4 time; 1994 family leave 1999 Chaplain/Director, Wesley Foundation, Northern Michigan Uni- versity; 2009 Retired. Home: 440 E. Prospect, Marquette 49855
Wheelock, Calvin H. [email protected] [6-27-08] [(PL) PL 1999]. Dec 16, 1999 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Arbela; Apr 1, 2005 Parish Director, Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Arbela; Nov 1, 2006 Hen- derson, Chapin. (H) 218 E. Main, Henderson 48841 (989-723-5729), (CH) 19848 S. Chapin Rd., Elsie 48831 (989-661-2497). Home: 218 E. Main, Hender- son 48841 (989-723-4560)
Whitcomb, Randy James (Michelle Gentile) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P MN, 1984; F 1987]. 1985 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc.); 1988 Canton: Cherry Hill; 1993 Flint: Bristol, Dimond; Jun 1, 1996 Lake Orion (assoc); Feb 15, 2001 incapacity leave (para 355.1); 2004 leave of ab- sence; Oct 1, 2007 Chaplain, House Hospice Solutions. Home: 3344 Grafton, Orion Township 48359 (248-391-2467)
White, Irene R. [email protected] [6-28-08] [(PL) PL 1997]. 1997 Escanaba: First (assoc); Sep 1, 1997 Escanaba: First (assoc), Trenary; Jan 1, 2000 Trenary; Jan 1, 2009 Munising, Trenary; 2011 Nor- way: Grace, Faithorn. (N) 130 O’Dill Dr., Norway 49870 (906-563-8917), (F) N 15696 Co., Rd. 577, Vulcan 49892. Home: 721 Norway St., Norway 49870 (906- 563-9877)
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White, Robert Alan [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) FE Great Rivers]. 2000 trans. from Illinois Great Rivers, Keweenaw Charge: Calumet, Mohawk-Ahmeek, Lake Linden, Laurium. (C) 21 Church St., Calumet 49913 (906-337-2720); (MA) 120 Stanton Ave., Mohawk 49950; (LL) 136 Hecla St., Box 28, Lake Linden 49945 (906-296-0148); (L) 314 Kearsarge, Box 65, Laurium 49913 (906-337-3922). Home:120 Wyandotte, Lau- rium 49913 (906-337-0539)
Whitely Sr., Theodore DeLeon (Betty) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) Elder, AME Zion, 1979; P 1986; F 1988]. 1978-83 St. Paul AME Zion, Carnegie, PA; 1984 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Westland: St. James; Mar. 1, 1987 Detroit: Calvary; 1992 Detroit: St. Paul’s; 1996 Detroit: Jefferson Ave.; 1998 Southfield: Hope (assoc); 2000 Saginaw: Calvary; 2003 Saginaw: Calvary; 2004 Burton: Christ; 2006 Detroit: Calvary, Henderson Memorial; 2011 Detroit: Cal- vary. 15050 Hubbell, Detroit 48227 (313-835-1317). Home: 17156 Shervilla, Southfield 48075 (248-557-4688)
Whyte, Kenneth L. (Blanche) [(RM) P 1982; F 1985]. Feb. 1983 Oak Park: Faith: 1991 Highland Park: Berea- St. Paul’s; 2002 Retired. Home: 17387 Plainview, Detroit 48219 (313-533-0101) [died May 8, 2010, will be memorialized in 2011]
Wichert, David Allen (Janet) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) PE 2002; FE 2008]. 2002 Fairgrove, Gilford; 2006 Plymouth: First (assoc.); 2010 Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Gaines, Duffield. (G) 117 Clin- ton St., Box 125, Gaines 48436 (989-271-9131), (D) 7001 Duffield Rd., Swartz Creek 48473. Home: 303 Genesee, Box 125, Gaines 48436 (989-271-8335)
Wik, Carolyn S. (Terry) [email protected] [12-5-05] [(FD) DM 2000; FD 2003]. 2000 Farmington: First (deacon). 33112 Grand River, Farmington 48336 (248-474-6573). Home: 32850 Ten Mile Rd., Farming- ton Hills 48336 (248-474-2032)
Wik, Lawrence Allen (Jenny) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1993; F 1996]. Jul 1, 1994 Detroit: Ford Memorial; 1998 Canton: Cherry Hill; 2005 Manchester; 2012 Lake Orion. 140 East Flint, Lake Orion 48362 (248- 693-6201). Home: 3691 Hi Crest, Lake Orion 48360 (248-391-0930)
William, Brian (Monica) [(FE)] 2009 transf to Detroit Conference. 2009 Birmingham: First (assoc.) (LTFT ½); 2012 West Bloomfield. 4100 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield 48323 (248- 851-2330). Home: 5553 Fox Hunt Lane, West Bloomfield 48323 (248-851-0149)
William, Monica (Brian) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) PE 2005; FE 2008]. 2004 Ashton, IL (Northern Illinois conference); 2009 Birmingham: First (assoc.) (LTFT ½); 2012 Northville: First (assoc). 777 W. 8 Mile, Northville 48167 (248-349-1144). Home: 5553 Fox Hunt Lane, West Bloom- field 48322 (248-851-0149)
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Williams, Alicea Lynn (Chris) [email protected] [6-30-08] [(FD) PD 2006; FD 2010]. 2007 Flint: Court Street (deacon); Oct 1, 2007 Port Huron: First (deacon); Oct 25, 200 family leave. Hessenweg 5, Bad Soden am Taunus 65812, Germany
Williams, Courtney D. (Chantale) [email protected] [7-14-11] [(PL) PL 2009]. 2009 Flint: Faith; Nov 16, 2009 Azalia, London. (A) 9855 Azalia Rd., Box 18 (734-529-3731), (L) 11318 Plank Rd., Milan 48160 (734-439-2680). Home: 16744 Milwaukee Rd., Dundee 48131 (734-657-2490)
Williams, Gary A. (Greta) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) FL Apr, 1998; PE on recognition from American Baptist, 1999; FE 2000]. Apr 1, 1998 River Rouge: John Wesley; 2000 Southfield: Hope (assoc); 2004 Detroit: People’s; 2008 Pontiac: St. John 2009 Involuntary leave of absence.
Williams, Henry [email protected] [6-10-08] [(PL) LP Feb, 1997; PL 1998]. Feb 1, 1998 Detroit: Resurrection; 2008 Detroit: Christ, Resurrection; 2010 Detroit: St. Paul’s, Mt. Hope. (SP) 8701 W. Eight Mile Rd., Detroit 48221 (313-342-4656), (MH) 15400 E. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit 48205 (313-371-8540). Home: 22499 Bellbroke, Southfield 48034 (248-355- 5270)
Williams, Karen B. (H. Lawrence) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(FL) PL 2003; Fl 2005]. 2003 Mt. Bethel; 2005 Flint: Lincoln Park; 2009 Water- ford: Central (assoc.); 2010 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Genesee, Thet- ford Center. (G) 7190 N. Genesee Rd., Box 190, Genesee 48437 (810-640-2280), (TC) G-11394 N. Center Rd., Genesee 48437 (810-687-0190). Home: 7472 Roger Thomas Dr., Mt. Morris 48458 (810-640-3140)
Willobee, Sondra Blanche (Edwin) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1979; F 1984]. 1982 Detroit: Whitefield-Grace; 1985 Detroit: Whitefield- Grace ((LTFT—1/2); Nov. 15, 1985 North Lake (LTFT—1/2); 1990 North Lake (LTFT—3/4); 1991 Editorial Consultant, Ecumenical Theological Seminary; 1994 leave of absence. 1999 Farmington: First (assoc) (LTFT-1/2); 2007 South Lyon: First. 640 S. Lafayette, South Lyon 48178 (248-437-0760). Home: 650 S. Lafayette, South Lyon 48178 (248-437-1227)
Willoughby, Robert E. (Elizabeth) [(RM) T 19 ;F 19 ]. 1985 Retired. Home: 4300 Summer Landing Dr., #104, Lake- land, FL 33810
Willson, Roberta [(PL) PL 2008]. 2008 Iron River: Wesley. 425 Maple, Box 496, Iron River 49935 (906-265-2322). Home: 521 Stambaugh, Iron River 49935 (906-265-3591)
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Winslow, David Allen (Doribell) [(RM) T 1965; F 1973]. 1969 All Saints Episcopal Church, Millington, NJ; 1970 Marble Collegiate, NY, NY; 1971 Trinity UMC, Jersey City, NJ; 1973 West Side UMC, Patterson, NJ; 1975 Chaplain School, 1st Marine Air Wing FMF Pac, Japan; 1976 Chaplain NTC, San Diego, CA; 1978 Chaplain, USS Worden, CG- 18; 1980 Chaplain USS Reeves, CG-24; 1981 Chaplain, 1st Marine Division, FMF Pac; 1981 Chaplain, 3rd Marine Division, FMF Pac; 1982 Chaplain 1st Ma- rine Division, FMF Pac; 1984 Chaplain Navy Station, Long Beach, CA; 1987 Chaplain, 3rd Marine Air Wing, FMF Pac; 1987 Chaplain, 11th Marine Expedi- tionary Unit FMF Pac; 1988 Chaplain, 3rd Marine Air Wing, El Toro, CA; 1991 Chaplain, USS Wichita AOR-1; 1993 Chaplain, USNS Mercy, TAH-19 and Navy Hospital, Oakland, CA; 1995 USN Retired; 1997 Chaplain and Board Member, Interfaith Ministries, San Jose, CA, San Jose International Airport and Disaster Service Consultant, Church World Service, 1997-2000; 2008 Retired. Home: 5188 Cribari Hills, San Jose, CA 95135 (408-300-1940)
Wipp, Konstantin [(RM) T Baltic-Slavic, 1939; F Swedish, 1948]. 1937 Tartu, Estonia; 1939 Narva, Estonia; 1940 Tartu; 1944 Trans. to Swedish Conf., 1945 school; 1947 Bjarges, Sweden; 1948 Odeshog, Hastholmen; 1949 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Marquette: Grace; Oct. 1951 Grand Marais, McMillan; 1954 Norway; 1957 L’Anse; 1965 Es- canaba: First, Bark River; 1969 Gwinn, Ishpeming: Salisbury; Jan. 1974 Munis- ing; 1978 Retired. Home: 115 Park St., Box 81, AuTrain 49806 (906-892-8164)
Wojewski, Donald L. (Vickie) [(FL) FL Jan 1, 2005]. Dec 1, 2004; Memphis: First, Lamb; Jan 1, 2005 Omo: Zion. 2005 Rose City: Trinity, Churchill; Jan 1, 2008 Rose City: Trinity (LTFT ½); 2008 Rose City: Trinity, Glennie; 2011 Standish: Community, Saganing Indian Church; 2012 Jeddo, Buel. (J) 8533 Wildcat Rd., PO Box 7, Jeddo 48032; (B) 2165 E. Peck Rd., Croswell 48422. Home: 7864 Wildcat Rd., PO Box 7, Jeddo 48032 (810-327-6144)
Won, Chong Youb [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1991; F 1995]. 1992 South Central Cooperative Ministry: Halsey, South Mundy; 1995 Warren: First (assoc); Sep 1, 1998 Lapeer: Trinity (assoc); 2002 Lincoln Park: First; 2005 Oak Grove; 2011 Algonac: Trinity, Marine City; 2012 Dearborn Heights: Stephens, Warren Valley. (S) 5000 Pelham Rd., Dearborn Heights 48125 (313-565-1825), (WV) 6455 Kinloch Dr., Dearborn Heights 48125. Home: 42054 Braintree Circle, Northville 48167 (248-305-9402)
Woo, Yongchoel [(OF)]. 2008 Troy: Korean (assoc.). 42693 Dequindre, Troy 48085 (248-879- 2240). Home: 1940 Flagstone Circle, Rochester 48307 (248-841-1595)
Wood, Richard James [(RM) T 1960; F 1964]. 1964 Dept. of Philosophy, Yale; 1965 Franklin Marshall College; 1966 Earlham College; 1980 Whittier College; 1982 Retired. 99 Clare- mont Ave., #621, New York, NY 10027
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Woodford, Steven L. (Ann) [email protected] [515-09] [(FE) P 1996; F 1998]. 1996 Reese; 2000 school; 2001 Chaplain, Spiritual Care Coordinator, Heartland Hospice (335.1); May 1, 2002 Vassar: First; [May 1, 2007 called to active duty chaplaincy]; 2008 Readjustment Counselor, Veterans Ad- ministration. 4048 Bay Rd., Saginaw 48603 (989-321-4650). Home: 642 W. Munger Rd., Munger 48747 (989-928-3845)
Woolley, Marsha Marie (Charles) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P W. MI, 1984; F 1987]. 1985 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Ypsilanti: First (assoc.); Nov. 1, 1991 Manchester; 1994 Ann Arbor: First (assoc); 2006 Livonia: Newburg. 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia 48150 (734-422-0149). Home: 33652 Trillium Ct., Livonia 48150 (734-464-4593)
Wormley-Daniels, Bernadine [email protected] [6-27-08] [(FE) P 1997; FE 1999]. 1997 Detroit: Exousia; 2007 Detroit: Exousia, Oak Park: Faith; 2009 Yale; 2012 Voluntary leave of absence. Home: 198 Magnolia Court, Canton 48187
Woycik, Timothy S. (Chris) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P NY 19 ;F 1986]. Sep. 1, 1983 Whitmore Lake: Wesley; 1993 Ortonville; 1998 Saginaw: State Street; 2003 AuGres, Twining: Trinity; 2012 Chesaning: Trinity. 1629 W. Brady, Chesaning 48616 (989-845-3157). Home: 1701 W. Brady, Chesaning 48616 (989-845-2227)
Wright, Robert Denecke (Jenneth) [email protected] [5-20-11] [(FE) P 1982; F 1985]. 1983 Port Huron: First (assoc.); 1985 Marine City; Feb. 1, 1988 Bay City: Christ. 1992 Cheboygan: St. Paul’s; 1994 Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc); 1999 Grosse Pointe; 2008 Flint: Court Street. 225 W. Court St., Flint 48502 (810-235-4651). Home: 1827 Overhill, Flint 48503 (810-233-7942)
Wright, William Robert (Dayna) [email protected] [5-17-12] [(FE) P 1980; F 1983]. 1981 Lake Linden, Painesdale; Jan. 15, 1985 Birmingham: First (assoc.); 1990 Bad Axe: First; 2006 Sebewaing: Trinity; 2012 Port Huron: First. 828 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron 48060 (810-985-8107). Home: 3014 E. Wood- land Dr., Port Huron 48060 (810-987-5333)
Wyatt, Christine Elizabeth (Robert) [email protected] [5-15-12] [(FD) CON 1999; FD 2002]. 1993 Grand Blanc; Dec 1, 1999 Director: Skills on Wheels (LTFT ½);1999 Clarkston (deacon) (LTFT ½). 2004 Clarkston (deacon). 6600 Waldon Rd., Clarkston 48346 (248-625-1611). Home: 8181 Deerwood, Clarkston 48348 (248-625-5326)
Wylie-Kellermann, William A. [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1972; F 1980]. 1975 Greenway Non-Violent Community; 1979 Detroit: Waterman, Preston; 1981 Leave of Absence; Sep. 1, 1981 Detroit: Cass Com- munity (LTFT—1/2); 1988 Whitaker School of Theology, Detroit; Sep 1, 1997 Di- rector of M.Div Program, Seminary Consortium of Urban Pastoral Education (LTFT 3/4); 2006 St. Peter’s Episcopal, Detroit, (LTFT ½), 1950 Trumbull, De- troit 48214 (313-433-1967). Home: 4691 Larkins, Detroit 48210 (313-841-7554)
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Wyllys, Deane Brian (Nancy) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1981; F 1985]. 1983 White Pine, Bergland, Ewen; Feb. 15, 1988 Marine City; 1992 Gladwin: First; Sep 2, 2002 family leave; 2004 Commerce. 1155 N. Commerce Rd., Commerce Township 48382 (248-363-3935). Home: 840 Morella, Commerce Township 48382 (248-363-1214)
Yearby, Sam E. (Joan) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(RM) T N. FL-AL, 1961; F 19 ]. 1961 Trans. to Detroit Conf., River Rouge; 1965 Highland Park: Trinity; 1970 Hazel Park; 1975 Davison; 1983 Lincoln Park: First; 1984 Roseville; 1994 Retired. Home: 18790 Rock St., Roseville 48066 (586-771-9665)
Yoo, Joonshik [email protected] [6-10-08] [(OE) Korean United Methodist Church] May 1, 2003 Novi: Amen Korean. 1375 Decker, Walled Lake 48390 (248-974-5459). Home: 1870 Decker, Walled Lake 48390 (248-306-6073)
Yoon, Young Bong [email protected] [12-8-05] [(RM) P E. Korea, 1951; F E. Korea, 1956]. 1951 Sinyangri; 1954 Military Chap- lain; 1961 Board of Evangelism; 1964 General Secretary, Korean Conf.,; 1968 Bishop’s Assistant; 1974 Korean Methodist Church; 1978 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Troy: Korean; 1995 Retired. Home: 14715 San Jacinto Dr., Moreno Valley, CA 92555 (951-242-8484)
Youmans, Susan (Dennis) [email protected] [6-13-12] [(FE) PE 2005; FE 2008]. 2005 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Davison (assoc.); 2008 Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc.); 2012 Warren: First. 5055 Chicago Rd., Warren 48092 (586-264-4701). 32006 Wellston, Warren 48092 (586-264-2212)
Yum, Jung Eun (Nam Soni) [email protected] [6-30-08] [(FE) FL Jan, 2006; PE 2007; FE 2010]. Jan 1, 2006 Troy: Korean (assoc.); Jan 2, 2011 MN Conf., Woodbury: Christ Korean. 7465 Steepleview Rd., Wood- bury, MN 55125
Zeigler, Karl L. (Carmen) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(RM) T 1968; F 1970]. 1964 Wheatfield, Williamston Center; 1967 Columbus, OH: North Broadway (assoc.); 1968 Camden, Montgomery (W. MI Conf.); 1969 Price, Shepardville (W. MI Conf.); 1970 Detroit: Christ (assoc.); 1972 Allen Park; 1975 Novi; 1979 Executive Director, United Methodist Foundation; Nov. 1, 1988 President, Bethany Methodist Foundation; Sep. 1, 1990 Leave of Absence; 1991 Richmond: First; Aug 1, 1998 Franklin Community; Nov 1, 2000 Goodrich; 2010 Retired. Home: 33076 Mazara, Fraser 48026 (248-904-8816)
Zender, Mark E. [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FL) PL Jan 1, 2005; FL Jan 1, 2008]. Jan 1, 2005 Willow (LTFT 3/4); Jan 1, 2008 Willow; 2011 Canton: Cherry Hill, Denton: Faith. (CH) 321 S. Ridge Rd., Canton 48188 (734-495-0035), (D) 6020 Denton Rd., Belleville 48111 (734-483- 2276. Home: 341 S. Ridge Rd., Canton 48188 (734-495-0035)
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Ziegler, Timothy R. (Lisa) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(FE) FL 2003; PE 2006; FE 2010]. 2003 Ann Arbor: First (assoc); 2009 Lexing- ton. 5597 Main St., Lexington 48450 (810-359-8215). Home: 7275 Boynton, Lex- ington 48450 (810-359-5915)
Zimmerman, Paton MacGilvary [(RM) P 1978; F 1983]. 1981 Ann Arbor: Glacier Way; Feb 1. 1990 Warren: Wes- ley; 1995 Retired. Home: 30241 Spring River Drive, Southfield 48076 (248-557- 5172)
Zimmerman, Teresa J. (Greg) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(PD) PD 2010]. Jan 1, 2012 Manchester: First (deacon). 501 Ann Arbor, Man- chester 48158 (734-428-8495). Home: 5450 Sharon Hollow, Manchester 48158 (734-417-3117)
Zimmerman, Thomas Harold (Julie) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(FE) P 1986; F 1989]. 1987 Ironwood: Wesley, Wakefield; 1991 Royal Oak: First (assoc.); 1997 Lambertville. 8165 Douglas Rd., Box 232, Lambertville 48144 (734-847-3944). Home: 8116 Michelle Lane, Lambertville 48144 (734-856-1795)
Zundel, Jill Hardt (Gary) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(FE) P 1991; F 1995]. 1992 Detroit: Zion; 1994 Hazel Park: First; 1999 Clarkston (assoc); 2006 New Baltimore: Grace. 49655 Jefferson, New Baltimore 48047 (586-725-1054). Home: 33840 Hooker Rd., New Baltimore 48047 (586-725- 9063)
HONORABLE LOCATION
Bough, Robert Henry [(HLR) T 1965; F 1967; HL 1976; HLR 2004]. 1965 Westfield (OH); 1967 Pontiac: Covert; 1968 Vassar; 1972 Madison Heights; 1976 Honorable Location; 2004 Honorable Location Retired. Home: 7341 Villamuer, West Bloomfield 48322 (248-788-1431) Brady, William Hugh [(HLR) T 1961 NE OH, F 1963 NE OH; HL 1976]. 1959 Clarksfield; 1961 Vickery; Sep 1963 trans to Detroit Conf, Pontiac: Central (assoc.); 1966 Four Towns; 1967 Genesee; 1970 National Council of Alcoholism, Flint; 1974 Insight, Inc.; 1976 Honorable Location; 2012 Honorable Location Retired. Home: Carruth, Hayden Kenna, Jr. (Sylvia) [email protected] [6-10-08] [(HL) P 1980;F 1983; HL 1992]. 1981 Decker, Elmer, Shabbona; Apr. 1982 Shab- bona, Argyle, Decker; 1982 Owosso: First (Assoc.); 1984 Manchester; 1989 Hardy; Feb 15, 1992 Honorable Location. Home: 459 Dupont Ave., Ypsilanti 48197 (734-434-4072) Clapp, Jon Marvin [email protected] [5-19-11] [(HLR) T 1961, F 1964; HL 1981; HLR 2002]. 1962 Farmington Hills: Nardin Park (assoc.); 1965 Detroit: Lola Valley; 1972 Counselor, Macomb County Drug Coun- cil; 1973 Case Worker, Oakland County Juvenile Court; 1981 Honorable Loca- tion; 2002 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 2344 Eaton Gate Rd., Lake Orion 48360 (248-391-0391)
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Downing, Earl William [email protected] [6-10-08] [(HLR) 1974, trans from Iowa Conf.; HL 1984; HLR 1993] 1974 Executive Direc- tor, Detroit Baptist Children’s Home; 1979 leave of absence; 1984 Honorable Lo- cation; 1993 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 3422 W. Hilton Estates, Brighton 48114 (810-227-7215) Easlick, Robert James (LuAnn) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HL) P 1986; F 1989; HL Sep 1, 2004]. 1987 Calumet, Mohawk-Ahmeek; 1990 Laingsburg, Middlebury; 1993 Whitmore Lake: Wesley; 2001 incapacity leave;2002 Blissfield: Emmanuel; Sep 1, 2004 Honorable Location. 701 Tick- ner, Linden 48451 (810-397-1376) Elliott, James Kyle [(HLR) T 1959, F 1962; HL 1964]. 1954 Highland Park: Trinity (assoc.); 1957 Rochester (assoc.); 1961 Ortonville; 1963 supernumerary; 1964 Honorable Lo- cation; 2012 Honorable Location Retired. Home: Rocky Ridge Retirement Cen- ter, 3517 Loma Rd., #3, Hoover, AL 35216 Ford, Harold G. [(HL) T 1965 N IN, F 1967 N IN; HL 1974]. 1965 Warsaw: First (assoc.); 1967 trans to Detroit Conf, Franklin (assoc.); 1969 Detroit: Greenfield; 1974 Honorable Location. Home: 6855 Dublin Fair, Troy 48098 (248-813-0347) Frost, Mary Elizabeth Isaacs [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HL) P 1976, F 1980; HL 1989]. 1978 Grosse Pointe (assoc.); 1980 Gaines; Oct, 1982 Midland: First (assoc.); 1986 leave of absence; 1989 Honorable Location. Home: 15737 Green Glen Ln., Shady Hills, FL 34610 (407-227-7601) Hall, Melvin Foster [email protected] [6-1-12] [(HL) P N IN, F 1981; HL 1986]. 1979 trans to Detroit Conf, Detroit: Cass Avenue; 1984 leave of absence; 1986 Honorable Location. Home: 1155 23rd NW, Wash- ington, CD 20037 (574-532-4935) Hart, Wilson Andrew (F. Caroline) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HL) P 1992; F 1995; HL 2009]. 1993 Lake Orion (assoc); May 1, 1996 Mackinaw City: Church of the Straits; 2001 Millington; 2006 leave of absence; 2009 Hon- orable Location. Home: 153 Sheffield Dr., Saline 48176 (734-904-9775) Herndon, Leon William [(HL) P 19 , IA; F 19 ]. 1998 Oak Park: Faith (1999 trans to Detroit); Apr 1, 2004 incapacity leave; 2010 Honorable Location. Home: 18501 Cherrylawn, Detroit 48221 (313-861-2733) Howard, Mary Evelyn [email protected] [8-17-01] [(HLR) P 1971, F 1974; HL 1978; HLR 2010]. 1973 Mt. Clemens: First (assoc.); 1974 New Haven: Meade; 1976 Detroit: Waterman, Simpson; 1977 Detroit: Woodmere, Simpson; 1978 Honorable Location. Home: PO 452541, Garland, TX 75044 (972-530–0197) King, Levon Gayle [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HL) T 1961 IN; F 1963 IN; HLR 1972]. 1961 Shelbyville: First (assoc.); 1962 Wesley Foundation, Indiana University; 1965 trans to Detroit, Detroit: Metropol- itan (assoc.); 1972 Honorable Location-Retired. Home: 6321 Osage, Allen Park 48101 (313-386-9305)
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Krichbaum, Daniel Hart [email protected] [6-1-12] [(HL) T NE OH; F 1968; HL 1982]. 1964 East Harlem: Chambers Memorial (NY Conf); 1966 Brooklyn: King’s Highway (NY Conf); 1976 trans to Detroit, Detroit: Campbell Avenue; 1968 Detroit: Westlawn; 1970 Rochester: St. Luke’s, Director of Wesley Foundation: Oakland University; 1972 Detroit: Central; Sep 1976 leave of absence; 1982 Honorable Location. Home: 24082 Bingham Pointe Dr., Bing- ham Farms 48025 (248-644-0402) Mansfield, Richard Allen [(HLR) T 1960, F 1962; HL 1971; HLR 1993]. Oct, 1959 Rose City; 1965 Sagi- naw: Warren Avenue; 1970 sabbatical leave; 1971 Honorable Location; 1993 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 255 Mayer Rd., #310c, Frankemuth 48734 (989-777-4105) Nixon, James Dawson [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HLR) T 1954, F 1957; HL 1968; HLR 1993]. 1946 Livingston Circuit; 1951 Mu- nith; 1954 school, Chicago: Highland Avenue; 1957 Tecumseh; 1960 Grosse Pointe; 1968 Honorable Location; 1993 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 8707 Valley Ranch Parkway, W, #114, Irving, TX 75063 (972-556-0896) Otter II, Louis Ernest [(HLR) T 1961 NE OH, F 1963; HL 1971; HLR 1994]. 1961 North Canton; 1962 Pavonia; 1963 trans to Detroit Conf., Kochville; 1968 Plymouth: St. Luke’s; 1971 Honorable Location; 1994 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 14735 Rich- field, Livonia 48154 (734-464-3319) Porter, James N. [(HLR) T 1955, F 1958; HL 1971; HLR 1998]. 1958 Ferndale: First (assoc.); 1961 Detroit: Woodmere; 1964 Allen Park; 1966 school; 1967 Family and Neighbor- hood Services, Wayne County; 1971 Honorable Location; 1998 Honorable Lo- cation, Retired. Home: 1420 Bald Eagle Lk. Rd., Ortonville 48462 (248-327-3869) Porter, Robert Lewis [(HLR) P 1969, F 1972; HL 1980; HLR 2003]. 1971 AuGres, Prescott, Turner, Twining; 1973 Britton: Grace, Wellsville; 1976 Dearborn: First (assoc.); 1978 Mu- nising, Trenary; 1980 Honorable Location; 2003 Honorable Location, Re- tired.10200 Kenwood, Oak Park 48237 (248-548-4016) Rahn, David Philip [email protected] [6-10-08] [(HLR) P 1978; F 1980; HL 1988] 1978 Monroe: St. Paul (assoc); 1980 Halsey, Mt. Bethel; 1987 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Genesee, Theford Center; 1988 honorable location; 2001 Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Fostoria, West Deerfield; Oct 10, 2007 Retired. Home: 425 Old Bridge, Grand Blanc 48439 (810-694-2725) Rawson, Rodney E. [email protected] [6-17-11] [(HL) P 1971, F 1974; HL 1979]. 1973, Riley Center, Berville, West Berlin; 1976 River Rouge: Epworth; 1979 Honorable Location. Home: 3615 Gillia Circle E., Bartlett, TN 38135 (901-373-3785) Schark, Donald Christian (Rhonda) [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HL) LP 1979;P 1983;F 1986 HL 1995]. 1978-82 Whittemore, Prescott, Maple Ridge Presbyterian; 1984 Azalia, London; 1986 Menominee; Nov. 15, 1991 Leave of Absence; 1995 Honorable Location. Home: 800 11th Ave., Menominee 49858 (906-864-3502)
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Sigal, Kristine Kim Jachalke (Myles) [email protected] [1-20-04] [(HL) P 1994; 1997; HL 2011]. 1995 Brighton: First (assoc.); 2000 family leave; 2003 Milan: Marble Memorial; Oct 1, 2007 leave of absence; 2011 Honorable Location. 29786 Joshua Tree Lane, Evergree, CO 80439 (303-670-7316) Silvernail, Carl G. [email protected] [9-18-01] [(HLR) HL 1969; HLR 1994]. 1969 Honorable Location; 1994 Honorable Loca- tion, Retired. Home: 6910 E. Sanilac Rd., Kingston 49741 Silvis, Donald Roy [(HLR) P 1964 MI; F 1966 MI; HL 1972; HLR 1996]. 1964 Marcellues Circuit; 1967 Boyne City; 1969 Snover: Moore, Trinity; 1972 Honorable Location; 1996 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 230 N. Jefferson, Lowell 49331 Smith, Mark Kinsey [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HLR) P 1972, F 1974; HL 1975]. 1973 Central Lakeport, Jeddo; 1975 Honorable Location; 2012 Retired. Home: 10275 Strasburg Rd., Erie 48133 (734-848-4774) Sparks, Wayne Edward [email protected] [6-1-12] [(HLR) P 1961 W MI, F 1965 W MI; HLR 1981]. 1960 Climax; 1964 Almena, NW Oshtemo; Mar 1966 Ashley, Bannister, Beebe, North Star, Rathbone; 1970 Lyons, Orleans, Pewamo; 1972 Leslie, Felt Plains; 1975 trans to Detroit Conf, Ontonagon County Larger Parish; 1980 Caseville; 1981 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 678 Greenwood St., #5, Ishpeming 49849 (906-235-2044) Strawn, Charles Edward [(HLR) T 1964;F 19 ; HL 1979 ]. 1964 Kingston, Deford; 1966 Flint: Bristol; 1969 Flint: Bethany; 1979 Honorable Location; 2012 Honorable Location Retired. Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tallman, Ronald William [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HLR) T 1966; F 1969; HL 1981; HLR 2005]. 1968 Pontiac: Central (assoc.); 1971 Saginaw: Epworth; 1974 Detroit: St. Andrew’s; 1981 Honorable Location; 2005 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 2914 S. Scranton S. Aurora, CO 80014 (303-369-8877) Versteeg, George William [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HLR) T 1960, F 1963; HL 1976]. 1960 school; 1962 Lambertville; 1966 Ply- mouth: St. Luke’s; 1968 Flint: Burton; 1971 University of Detroit; 1976 Honorable Location; 2012 Honorable Location Retired. Home: 11460 Wells Rd., Peters- burg 49270 (734-854-1928) Vostry, Robert Melvin [email protected] [6-1-12] [(HL) P 1974; F 1979; HL 1991]. 1975 school; Aug, 1975 General Board of Min- istries: Alaska Pipeline Chaplaincy; Oct, 1976 school; 1977 Board of Global Min- istries, Alaska National Division; 1981 leave of absence; Feb 1982 Board of Global Ministries, Alaska Missionary Conference, Ketchikan; 1986 leave of ab- sence; 1991 Honorable Location. Home: PO Box 523, Palmer, AK 99645 (907- 746-4146) Warren, Harvard James [(HLR) T 1966, F 1964; HL 1972; HLR 1994]. 1966 Imlay City, Attica; 1972 Hon- orable Location; 1994 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 3290 Cranview Ct. Prescott 48756 Wessel, Grant H. [(HLR)]. 1956 Ann Arbor: First (assoc.); 1958 Milan: Seybert; 1963 Dearborn; 1967 no appointment; 1969 Honorable Location. Home: 3172 Ivy Ln., Grand Blanc 48439 (810-694-8186)
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Whited, Harold Vaughn [(HLR) T IN 1949, F 1951; HL 1964; HLR 1985]. 1947 Cratherville; 1948 Fairview; 1950 trans to Detroit Conference, Clinton; 1956 school; Feb 1, 1957 Ann Arbor: West Side; Sep 1, 1963 sabbatical; 1964 Honorable Location; 1985 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 524 SE 14th Ct., Gresham, OR 97080 Whiting, Lawrence C. [(HLR) P 1971; F 1973; HL 1981; HLR 1994]. 1972 Sutton; 1976 Otisville, West Forest, Otter Lake; 1977 school, Marquette University; 1981 Honorable Location; 1994 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 723 Creekwood Circle, Vassar 48768 (989-823-8677) Wightman, Galen Edward [email protected] [6-1-12] [(HLR) T 1961, F 1964; HLR 1970]. 1961 Charlestown, Educational Assistant (W VA); 1962 Wolfstown, (PA Conf.); 1964 Munith; 1967 West Bloomfield; 1970 Hon- orable Location-Retired. Home: 6005 Brookland Rd., Alexandria, VA 22310 (703-921-9447) Wittbrodt, Donald [email protected] [6-30-08] [(HLR) T 1957; F 1959; HL 1978; HLR 1997]. 1954 Prescott, Alger; 1956 Gor- donville; 1957 Emmanuel (Phil. Conf); 1959 Hardy; 1961 Pontiac: First (assoc.); 1962 Millington; 1965 Akron, Bethel; 1969 Ogden; 1972 sabbatical leave; 1977 leave of absence; 1978 Honorable Location; 1997 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 13565 E. Horton, Riga 49276 (517-486-3164) Woodside, Kenneth B. [email protected] [6-22-10] [(HLR) T 1966 NE; F 1968 NE; HL 1991]. 1968 trans to Detroit Conf., Detroit: Christ (assoc.); 1970 Highland Park: Trinity; Nov, 1976 Detroit Industrial Mission; 1978 leave of absence; 1991 Honorable Location; 2012 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 6632 Telegraph, # 344, Bloomfield Hills 48301 (248-645-9898) Yordy, David [email protected] [6-1-12] [(HLR) T 1964 Rock River, F 1968; HL 1970; HLR 1994]. Trans to Detroit Conf, Wesley Foundation, Flint; 1969 Director, Wesley Foundation, Northern Michigan University; 1970 Honorable Location; 1994 Honorable Location, Retired. Home: 13661 Old Oak Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317-674-8516)
DIACONAL MINISTERS
(ACE)—Associate in Christian Education; (CCW)—Church and Community Worker; (CE)—Christian Education; (DE)—Deaconess; (SM)—Sacred Music; (WDM)—World Di- vision Missionary; (YM)—Youth Ministry. Status abbreviations: COM—Commissioned; CON—Consecrated; CRT—Certified; conference, year (all are Detroit Conference, unless otherwise noted).
Bair, Jill (Rick) [(DM) CON (CE) 1999]. 1994 Troy: First; 1998 Gladwin; May 1, 2000 leave of absence; 2000 Gladwin: Director of Christian Education/Youth Director; Jun 1, 2003 family leave; Jan 1, 2006 of leave. May 18, 2006 Bay City: First. Home: 3930 Bush Dr., Bay City 48706 (989-686-1697) Brooks, Barbara Ann [(RDM) CON N GA (DE)]. Oct 14, 1994 trans. to Detroit Conf.; Oct 14, 1994 Co- operative Ministries/Church and Community Worker; 1998 Church and Commu- nity Worker/Teacher, Colegio Americano; 2007 Retired. Home: 1610 Gregory, Ypsilanti 48197 (734-547-9120) 469 104 Pastoral Record
Caldwell, Janice [email protected] [6-27-08] [(DMR) DE COM W.MI, 1962; CRT W.MI, 1971; CON 1977; reinst (CE), 1987]. 1957 Spartansburg, SC; 1962 Chattanooga, TN; 1969 Hastings, MI; 1975 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Pontiac: Central; 1983 Voluntary Termination; 1986 Waterford: Central 1999 Retired. Home: 900 N. Cass Lake Rd., #124, Waterford 48328 (248-499-8272) Childress, Thelma (John) [(DMR) CRT, 1971 ;CON (CE), 1977]. 1966 Rochester: St. Paul’s. 1994 Retired. Home: 1661 Bedford Square Dr., #101, Rochester Hills 48306 (248-935-7775) Gossett, Timothy (Katherine) [(DM) CRT 1999] Griffin, Diane Mary-Allen (Kevin) [email protected] [6-28-08] [(DM) CRT 1996; CON (CE) 1997]. 1996 Director of Program and Interpretation, Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries; Jan 1, 1998 leave of absence; Aug 1, 1999 Iglesia Metodista de Costa Rica; Jan 14, 2003 Methodist Church of Peru, trainer of lay persons; Jan 1, 2006 Howell: First, Director of Educational Min- istries. 1230 Bower St., Howell 48843 (517-546-2730). Home: 247 S. Mill St., Pinckney 48169 (734-878-9414) Gish, George (Yoko) [email protected],ne.jp [8-30-04] [(RDM) COM GBGM, 1968; CON (WDM)1983]. 1968 Fransiscan School of Japanese Studies, Tokyo; 1970 Naganuma School, Tokyo; 1973 Kyodan Infor- mation Center, Tokyo; 1998 Aoyama Gakuin University; 2003 Retired. Home: 6- 10-8 Minami Aoyama, Minoto-Ku, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan (03-3486-8353) Packer, Matthew J. (Theresa) [(DM) CON W. MI, 1999]. 1986 Farwell; 1987 St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal; 1988 Flint: Central; 1990 Clare; Nov 16, 1999 transf to Detroit Conf., Fenton: Director of Music; May 1, 2006 Flushing: Director of Music. 413 E Main St., Flushing 48433 (810-635-2425) . Home: 6020 Creekside Dr., Swartz Creek 48473 (810- 635-8267) Quick, Mary Levack (William K.) [(DMR) CON (SM), 1990]. 1984 Detroit: Metropolitan 1997 Leave of Absence; 2002 Retired. Home: (May-Dec) 1941 Wellesley Dr., Detroit 48203 (313-891- 2861); (Jan-June) Duke University Divinity School, 4902 Victoria Dr., Durham, NC, 27713 (919-493-2967) Rice, Beverly (Charles) [(DMR) CRT, 1984; CON (CE), 1989]. Jan 1, 1978 Port Huron District Project Di- rector. Jan 1, 1982 Director Skills on Wheels; Dec 31, 1997 Retired. Home: 47840 Jefferson, New Baltimore 48047 (586-949-9348) Risser, Joanne [(DMR) CRT, TN, 1972; CON (CE), W.NC, 1977]. 1972 Henderson, TN:First; 1973 UM Publishing House; 1977 Trans. to W.NC Conf., Winston-Salem, NC: Centenary; 1981 Trans. to Holston Conf., Knoxville, TN: Church Street; 1988 Trans. to Detroit Conf., Birmingham: First; 1994 Retired. Home: 1200 Glendon Way, #1213, Morrisville, NC 27560 Thomas, Joyce (James) [(DMR) CRT, 1985; CON (CE), 1989]. 1981 Methodist Children’s Home Society; 1988 Davison; 1990 PT Chaplain, Saginaw General Hospital; 1998 Retired. Home:9238 West Arrowhead Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351 (623-583-1396)
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DEACONESS
Brooks, Barbara Ann Church and Community Worker (retired). Home: 1610 Gregory, Ypsilanti 48197 (734-547-9120) Caldwell, Janice Director of Christian Education, Waterford: 1999 Retired. Home: 17383 Garfield, G-3 Sylvan Terrace, Redford 48240 (313-255-4568) Peterson, Kathleen [email protected] [6-10-08] God’s Country Cooperative Parish, Church and Community Worker; Paradise, MI; PO Box 67, Paradise 49768 (906-492-3680) Reynolds, Phoebe Study leave. Home: 3095 Ewald Circle, Detroit 48238 (313-934-5047)
SURVIVING SPOUSES
Abbott, Mrs. Cleon (Carol). (remarried, see “Ness, Lance” above in pastoral record) Atkins, Gertrude. 6206 S. Friends Ave., Whittier, CA 90601 Bamberger, Mrs. Charles J. (Fern). 2439 Winona Street, East Tawas 48730 (989-362- 5810) Bank, Mrs. Milton (Dorothy). 255 Mayer Rd.,266 Loehe Haus,Frankenmuth 48734 (989-652-4266) Bates, Mrs. Donald Lloyd (Joyce). 1124 North B Northwest, Miami, OK 74354 Bates, Mrs. Donald (Wanda). 6321 Noel Dr., Brentwood, TN 37027 Beach, Mrs. Barbara [nee McKnight]. 200 Fairway, West, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (813- 748-8933) Beeker, Mrs. Gary E. (Carol). 17425 Bunker Hill, Mt. Clemens 48044 (586-263-1712) Beemer, Mrs. Richard Lee (Carol Anne). 1800 W. Henderson Rd., Henderson 48841 (989- 723-3795) Beynon, Hester W., 212 Chandler, Flint Blakely, Mrs. Harold (Lucile) 2538 Shebeon, Sebewaing 48759 (989-883-2744) Blue, Mrs. Calvin H. (Joan). Home: 12198 S.W. Torch Lake Dr., Rapid City 49676 (231- 322-4420); (winter) 5693 Heron Lane, #503, Naples, FL 34110 Bolitho, Mabel. 2315 40th St., R.F.D. #2, Hudsonville 49426 Bollinger, Mrs. C. William (Evelyn). 201 Bedford Trail, Apt 132, Sun City Center, FL 33573 Bowen, Mrs. James O. (Barbara). 9387 Oakley Rd., St. Charles 48655 (989-865-6656) Bracken. Mrs. Kenneth C. (Claudia). 54 S. Avery, Waterford 48328 (248-894-5902) Branstner, Mrs. Guenther (Virginia). 210 E. Sherwood St, Williamston, 48895 Bray, Mrs. John Wesley (Jeannette). 22015 River Ridge Trail, Farmington Hills 48335 (248-471-6026) Brooks, Mrs. Lawrence C. (Nancy). 3845 Longfore Dr., Bay City 48706 (989-686-5712) Brooks, Mrs. Roland (Alice). Browne, Mrs. William (Llwewellyn). 20100 Murray Hill, Detroit 48235 Bunce, Mrs. John H. (Barbara). 717 W. Petoskey St., Gaylord 49735 Burton, Mrs. David (Barbara Parr) 7046 Old Farm Dr., Jenison 49428 Burton, Mrs. Dwight John (Linda). 1211 Banbury, Kalamazoo 49001 (269-349-3376) Callis, Mrs. Kenneth (Annie Ruth Rhoads). 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215 Chapko, Mrs. Stephen (Blanche). 2631 Kraff, #212, Port Huron 48060 (810-984-2957) Chappell, Mrs. Keith (Marilyn). 2401 Stobbe St., Saginaw 48602
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Christler, Mrs. Kenneth L. (Bonnie). 2500 River Rd., #15, Marysville 48040 (810-841-5296) Christler, Mrs. Lloyd (Betty). 801 W. Middle, DH 461, Chelsea 48118 (810-338-9696) Clayton, Mrs. Zack A. (Evelyn). N. 8475 Bella View Dr., Fenton 48430 (810-750-9781) Cobb, Mrs. Dee Warren (Betty). Regency Residence, Apt. 128 N., 6711 Embassy Blvd., Port Richey, FL 34668 (813-842-3447) Coleman, Mrs. Daniel (Marge). 235 Gateway Dr., #507 Clare 48817 Collins, Olo R. 15827 Maddelein, Detroit Collver, Mrs. Edwin Milton (Joanne). 5619 Bayshore Rd., #135, Palmetto, FL 34221 Compton, Mrs. Asa T. (Wanda). 1813 Glendale Ave., Saginaw 48603 (989-792-6076) Cozadd, Mrs. William B. (Donna Marie). 44 Jasmine Avenue, Palmetto, FL 34221 Curtiss, Mrs. Basel Wayne (Maxine). 137 N. Elk St., Sandusky 48471 Damberg, Mrs. Walter (Marion). Home: 495 McBride St., Dundee 48131 (734-529-2157) Damon, Mrs. Gary (Joanne) (remarried, see Mrs. Robert White) Darling, Thomas (Rev. Judith). Home: 44013 Winthrop Dr., Novi 48375 (248-348-9039) Dennis, Mrs. J. Frank (Barbara). 11444 Clark Rd., Davisburg 48350 (810-625-5981) Dickins, Mrs. Clive Herbert (Sally). 102 Hitchcock St., Alpena 49707 (989-356-4982) Diehl, Mrs. Harold (Ruth). Core Building, Box 126, Cokesbury Village, Hockessin, DE 19707 Doane, Mrs. Theodore (Helen Jeanne). 801 W. Middle St., #361, Chelsea 48118 (734- 475-6324) Donigan, Mrs. Archie (Frances). 1111 N. Woodward #14, Birmingham 48009 (248-645- 6017) Douglas, Gertrude. 2700 Magnolia Ave., LaVerna, CA 91750 Elford, Coral. 225 Capel St., #108, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Ellison, Mrs. Floyd (Nancy). 260 S. Melborn, Dearborn 48124 (313-561-5576) Emelianov, Mrs. Jenella [nee Smith]. 3942 Tamarack Dr., Port Huron 48060 (810-982- 5782) Engerbretson, Mrs. Otto. Flan Unit-Simpson HS, Belmount Monument Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19131 Erickson, Mrs. Everett (Martha). 3415 Pierce #36, Marinette, WI 54143 (715-732-0292) Evan, Mrs. G. Bryn (Edna). 575 E. Lincoln St., Apt. #8, Birmingham, 48009 Everett, Mrs. Gordon (Annabelle). 4465 35th Terrace, N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Fenton, Mrs. Ellis. (Marie). 5444 Moceri Lane, Grand Blanc 48439 (810-694-6712) Fett, Mrs. Ira L. (Marjorie). 2520 Lake Michigan Dr., NW, #308, Grand Rapids 49504 Francis, Mrs. Donald (Lois). 11 Pontiac St. Oxford 48371 (248-628-3769) Fraser-Soots, Mrs. Stephen K. (Rev. Bea Barbara). 1851 Birchcrest, Waterford 48328 (248-320-5108) Frederickson, Mrs. Eskil H. (Elaine). Glazier 3322, 801 E. Middle, #371, Chelsea 48118 (734-475-7495) Fulcher, Mrs. Jack Edward (Winifred). 1470 John King Blvd., #4200, Rockwall, TX 75032 (972-722-4714) Glasgow, Marion E. 225 Bort St., East Long Beach, CA Glenn, Mrs. William Herbert (Olive). 1350 Shenandoah Dr., Clawson 48017 (248-288- 0166) Grant, Gertrude E. 25671 Sherwood Rd., Warren Greer, Mrs. John F. (Gerry). 6340 Normandy Dr., Saginaw 48603 Guilliat. Mrs. N. Ralph (Eva). Box 144, Hillman, 49746 Haering, Mrs. Emil E. (Betty). 5216 Ottawa, Burton 48519 (810-744-4798) Harris, Mrs. Kenneth L. (Marjorie). 108 East St., PO Box 252, Byron 48418 (810-266- 6376)
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Hart, Mrs. Ellis (Katherine). 6813 15th Ave. Dr., W., Bradenton, FL 33526 (813-755-8891) Hartley, Beatrice. 519 Round Tree Sarasota, FL 33578 Haskell, Mrs. Donald (Janet). 3710 Fuller Dr., Midland 48642 (989-631-4734) Hatch, Mrs. Bruce C. (Lois). 536 Poplar St., Ishpeming 49849 (906-485-4355) Heim, Mrs. John (Charlene). 7372 Main St., Box 98, Owendale 48754 (989-678-4225) Higgins, Marie. 68 Reservour, Holden, MA 01520 Hinkston, Mrs. H. Emery (Kay). 226 Greenview, Cadillac 49601 (231-779-0470) Hocking, Hettie S. 42 Smith St., Mt. Clemens, 48043 Hodgson, Mrs. Ivan (Ariel). 873 W. Avon Rd., #210, Rochester Hills 48307 Hoff, Mrs. Edwin C. (Mary). 850 W. Huron River Dr., Belleville 48111 (734-697-0705) Hoffmaster, Mrs. James Kenneth (M. Jean). 9236 Tallapoosa Highway, Cedartown, GA 30125 (770-646-5992) Hoon, Fannie R. 228 The Western Way, Princeton, NJ 08540 James, Mrs. Horace (Phyllis).% Kathryn McCurdy, 268 Benjamin, Romeo 48065 (586- 752-5812) Janka, Mrs. Ralph W. (Mildred). 09780 Meadows Trail, Boyne Falls 49713 (231-549- 2591) Jones, Mrs. Howard M. (Shirley). Home: 910-B Fairmead Rd., Plainfield, IN 46168 (317- 838-7284) Jorgensen, Mrs. Daniel (Lenna). 3420 Nathan Ct., Rocklin, CA 95677 Jury, Mrs. John S. (Mary Lou). 801 W. Middle, Chelsea 48118 (734-475-4371) King, Mrs. Willard A. (Wilma). 16459 Bowers Rd., Capac 48014 (810-395-7117) Kolb, Mrs. Charles (Dena). Rt. 5, Box 5032, Grayling, 49738, (989-348-5027) Kramer-Schurman, Mrs. Robert (Donna). 696 N. State Rte. 741, Lebanon, OH Kraushaar, Mrs. Donald (Doris). 5621 Blue Grass Lane, Saline 48176 (734-429-4705) Laird, Mrs. James H. (Marcia). [remarried, see Mrs. Marcia Mahan] Lamb, Mrs. Raymond Richard (Ollie). 801 W. Middle St., #372, Chelsea 48118 Lantz, Melinda. Hubbard Manor, Apt. #912, 22077 Beech St., Dearborn, 48124 Laphew, Geneva V. 19438 Beech Daly Rd., Detroit, 48240 Laupmanis, Hertha. 801 W. Middle St., #561, Chelsea 48118 Leach, Mrs. Arthur (Marie). 2025 Charter Oaks Dr., Clearwater, FL 33515 Lemmons, Mrs. Troy (Barbara). 410 3rd Ave., S, #D9, Hurley, WI 54534 (715-561-3310) Lester, Maridelle. 3128 N. Harding Ave., Indianapolis, IN Lewis, Mrs. LeRoy Herman (Ann). 6393 Little Lake Geneva Rd., Keystone Heights, FL 32656 Lindley, Mrs. Rupert Harris (Shirley). Home: 454 Hickory Court, Leipsic, OH 45856 Lobb, Mrs. Richard D. (Lola). 1117 Joann Ct., Port Huron 48060 (810-982-6553) Lovejoy, Mrs. William (Lorraine). 224 SR 13, Wesley Manor, Jacksonville, FL 32223 Magnuson, Edla H. 714 Parkvies, St. Paul, MN Mahan, Mrs. Marcia. 1555 N. Main, Frankfort, IN 46041 (756-656–237) Malstrom, Esther. c/o Joseph Malstrom, 1392 Van Buren St., St. Paul, MN Marbly, Mayme S. 8328 Indiana Ave. Chicago, IL Marshall, Mrs. George (Esther). 2611 Wildwood Ave., Apt. 519, Brunswick, GA 31520 Martin, Mrs. John (Martha). 1368 Grayton Rd., Grosse Pointe Park 48230 Martin, Mary. Balmoral Skilled Nursing Home, 5500 Fort St., Trenton, 48183 Matthews. Edith H. 18190 W. Outer Dr., Dearborn, 48128 McKown, Mrs. Billy J. (Bonnie). 3146 Pinegate Dr., Flushing 48433 (810-720-0677) McNally, Mrs. Bertram (Bessie). 1852 Union St., Benton Harbor, 49022 McKanders, Mrs. Julius Aaron (Cherlyn). 20575 Williamsburg, Harper Woods 48225 (313- 640-8498)
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McKnight, Mrs. William (Barbara) (remarried, see Mrs. Barbara Beach) McVety, Mrs. Rothwell (Elizabeth) 1932 Stimson Road, Brown City 48416 Mecartney, Mrs. John M. (Nancy). Home: 801 W. Middle St., #175, Chelsea 48118 (734- 475-9775) Meredith, Gertrude A. 1701 Mallery, Flint, MI Middleton, Mrs. Ray C. (Betty). 344 Persimmon Way, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 (859-748- 9363) Millett, Mrs. Edmund (Edna). 1305 Nicolet, Detroit 48207 (313-259-4806) Mirmak, Letha. 804 Maurice, Alton, IL 62002 Mitchell, Coral D. c/o Mrs. H. McCoy, 1702 Francis, Jackson, 49201 Mitchell, Hazel. 16631 Mendota, Detroit, 48221 Mitchinson, Mrs. Robert Allison (Shirley). 1370 E. Cook Rd., Grand Blanc 48439 (810- 606-1120) Moore, Mrs. Clyde R., Jr. (Frances).103 E. Tenny Ave., Louisville, KY 40214 (502-366- 9277) Moore, Mrs. John T. (Grace). (winter) 10558 Pearl St., Box 466, Roscoe, IL 61073 (815- 623-7167) Mulder, Mrs. John (Lydia). 219 Highland, Dearborn, 48128, (313-278-8634) Murbach, Mrs. John W. (Alvira). Royal Palms, 200 Lake Ave., N.E., #303, Largo, FL 33771 (727-584-0877) Murry, Mrs. Horace G. (Lena). 2700 Marfitt Rd., #320, East Lansing 48823 Nachtrieb, Mrs. G. Russell (Evelyn). 1668 W. Glendale Ave., #506, Phoenix, AZ 85021 Nelson, Juanita. 1145 College Ave., Columbus, OH 43209 Olde, Grace. 4137 Morehouse Rd., West LaFayette, IN 47906 Osborne, E. Pearl. 6830 E. 19th Ave., Denver, CO Parkin, Doris E. 401 Old Orchard, Essexville 48723 Parr, Mrs. Clement (Barbara). (remarried, see Mrs. Barbara Burton) Penzien, Mrs. Leland (Jo). 7414 Wall Ct., Dexter 48130 (734-426-4418) Peterlin, Mrs. Michael Leslie (Leanne C. Trebilcock).2530 Marfitt Rd., Suite 340, East Lansing 48823 (517-333-3449) Powell, Mrs. Henry (Lois). 8617 1700 Bronson Way, #333, Kalamazoo 49009 Porter, Mrs. Lyle (Nancy Hicok). 9514 Bluewater Hwy., Rt. #3, Lowell 49331 Pratt, Mrs. Ralph C. (Helen). 725 W. Middle St., GA #38, Chelsea 48118 (734-433-1709) Preston, Mrs. Carter Ward (Sally). 4491 E. Park Dr., Bay City 48706 (989-667-4438) Redmond, Mrs. Lewis L. (Norma). (summer) 2058 Aspen Circle, Fairview 48621 (989- 848-5208); winter: 582 Los Altos Drive, Chul Vista, CA 91914 (619-216-7856) Reese, Mrs. Richard (Janice). 2065 Lavelle, Flint 48504 Reyner, Mrs. Louis (Beverly). 4500 Killarney Park, Burton 48529 (810-744-4265) Rice, Mrs. Allen (Dorothy). 478 Fourth St., #202, Beaver, PA 15009 Rice, Mrs. George (Birdie). 87 E. Philadelphia, Detroit, 48202, (313-871-7918) Richards, Mrs. Sherman T. (Helen). 3700 E. Allen Rd., Howell, 48843 Ritchie, Mrs. Sherman (Dorothy). PO Box 274, Hesperia 49421 Ritchie, Florence K. 129 Smachbar Bldg, Champaign, IL 61820 Robinson, Mrs. Donald (Carole). 1710 14th St., Wyandotte 48192 (734-282-6708) Robbins, Mrs. Charles (Gloria). PO Box 66600 Camp Ground Rd., Romeo 48065 Rozeboom, Mrs. John D. (Althea). 1500 Villa Rd., Springfield, OH 45503 Ruotsalainen, Jenny A. Box 1268, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 Seitz, Mrs. Martin G. (Oneida). 10590 Wadsworth, Reese 48757 (989-868-3328) Shaffer, Mrs. Howard E. (Edna). Rt. 1, Box 98A, Hillman, 49746
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Shamblen, Mrs. Carl (Audrey). Centerline Park Towers, #8-18, 8033 E. 10 mile, Centerline 48015 Sheppard, Mrs. Richard W. (Sandy). 601 Wilmont, Vassar 48768 (989-823-8996) Sheridan, Mrs. E. Neil (Nancy). 604 Ames Ct., Bay City 48708 Siders,Mrs. Harley L. (Vesta P.). Home: 904 Piper Dr., Saginaw 48604 (989-753-8806) Simpson, Mrs. John (Irene). 627 Hall Blvd., Mason 48854 (517-676-8654) Small, Dorothy. 2445 Sharon Lane, Port Huron, 48060, (810-982-3433) Smith, Mrs. Norbert W. (Jenella). (see Mrs. Jenella Emelianov) Spencer, Mrs. George E. (Sharon). (re-married, see Mrs. Robert White) Stricker, Edith G. c/o Jacqueline Wisman, 1218 West E St., North Platte, NE 69101 Stout, Mrs. Samuel F. (Margaret). 42160 Woodward Ave., #53, Bloomfield Hills 48304 Stubbs, Mrs. Caroline. 104 E. Mechanic, Yale, 48087 Sursaw, Mrs. Russell (Margaret).37737 Hixford Pl.,Apt.G-20, Westland, 48185, (734-728- 1769) Sutton, Mrs. Charles (Helen). 1000 Manhattan Ave., Dayton, OH 45406 Tatem, Mrs. Samuel (Kerry). 24081 Meadowlark, Oak Park 48237(248-542-4047) Taylor, Josephine. c/o Gilford Taylor, 17682 Cooley Ave., Detroit, 48219 Teague, Mrs. W.E. Thomas, Mrs. Perry (Ann). 1890 Ashley, Ypsilanti, 48198, (734-483-8603) Thompson, Mrs. Herbert (Faye). 209 S. Barkley, Bay City 48706 Thornton, Mrs. Robert (June). 512 Englewood Dr., Roscommon 48653 (989-821-3225) Thurston, Margaret. 5208 Piedmont Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Timm, Mrs. Frederick Oscar (Ann). 5110 Autumn Lane, North Street 48049 (810-987- 5124) Timmons, Mrs. James R. (Doris). 8822 Richfield Ave., Livonia 48150 (734-953-9208) Tingland, Edith R. 4447 Wisner, Saginaw, MI Trevarthen. J. Amanda. 2501 Broadway, Huntington Park, CA 90257 Truran, Mrs. David W. (Donna). 7065 Oakshore Dr., Twin Lake 49457 (231-828-4648) Van Buren, Mrs. Homer D. (Wynona). Towsley Village, 805 W. Middle, Chelsea 48118 Wager, Mrs. William C. (Noreen). 3534 Conger St., Port Huron, 48060, (810-982-1869) Wangdahl, Mrs. Erland (Agnes). % 1252 Doubleday Dr., Arnold, MD 21012 Ward, Mrs. Dale B. (Olive). 1060 E. Covert Rd., Rt. 2, Leslie 49251 (517-589-5652) Watt, Mrs. Robert Clyde (Arlene). Home: 148 Pheasant Lane, Grand Blanc 48439 Weeks, Mrs. Harry R. (Harriet Markley-Weeks). 12036 Williams Rd., Gaines 48436 (989- 271-8437) Weeks, Mrs. Max D. (Martha). 429 Center St., P.O. Box 404, Manistique 49854 (906-341- 3423) Wehrli, Mrs. Eric G. (Kitty). Home: 32805 Garfield, Fraser 48026 (586-415-8842) Westfall, Gerldine, 1001 Lynn, Kalamazoo 49008 (269-375-4230) White, Mrs. Hugh C. (Doris). 801 W. Middle St., DH 255, Chelsea 48118 (734-433-9655) White, Mrs. Robert (Joanne Damon).158 LaSiesta, Edgewater, FL 32141 (904-428-0900) White, Mrs. Robert (Sharon Spencer). 745 Clark Crossing, SE, Grand Rapids 49506 (616- 452-0045) Whyte, Mrs. Kenneth L. (Blanche).17387 Plainview, Detroit 48219 (313-533-0101) Wong, Mrs. Hoon Hee (Patricia). 326 5th St., Ann Arbor 48103 (734-741-8160) Wood, Mrs. William D. (Una). 4300 Martin Rd., Box 462, Capac 48014 (810-395-7378) Woodward, Eva D. 1609 21st Ave. West, Bradenton, FL 33505 Worgess, Mrs. Robert M. (Margaret). 352 Courtney, Galesburg 49053 (269-665-4109) Young, Mrs. Harry. 700 N. LeRoy, Fenton, 48430
475 NOTES DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE 44TH SESSION MAY 17-20, 2012
2011 LOCAL CHURCH DATA STATISTICIAN’S AND TREASURER’S REPORT
DAVID DOBBS, CONFERENCE TREASURER REV. BREST L. WEBSTER, CONFERENCE STATISTICIAN
477 CONFIGURATION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH REPORT DATA FOR 2011
Not all of the data reported to the Conference Statistician appears in local church sum- mary report. Some line items have been combined, while others have not been listed. All data is reported to the General Church and to the Annual Conference. All line items have been listed in the District Summary Report.
The following lines have been combined:
D=Net Gain or Loss of Church Members (2a+2b+3+4) minus (5a+5b+6+7+8) G=Educational Membership 15 through 18 L=Local Church Assets 36+37 M=Local Church Indebtedness 38+39 Q=Conference Apportionments Paid 40b R=Other Benevolences Paid 42b+43+44a+44b+45+47a+47b+47c+47d+48+49+50a+50b+50c+50d+50e+ 50f S=Pastoral Salaries 53+54 T=Pastoral Benefits 52+55+56+ 57 U=Local Church Expenses 58+59+60+61+62 V=Local Church Capital Expenses 63+64 W=Grand Total (40b through 64) minus 41a
If you have concerns or questions, please contact:
Rev. Brent L. Webster or Rev. Ron Iris Statistician, 2002-2012 Statistician, 2012-2016 1424 Monroe St. 9327 Reeck Rd. Carleton MI 48117 Allen Park MI 48101 734.654.2833 313.928-7484 [email protected] [email protected]
NOTES FOR THE 2011 LOCAL CHURCH REPORT
Alpena First U.M.C. Line 55 from $5,000.00 to $3,630.00 Line 56 from $1,250.00 to $557.00 Line 62 from $97,088.00 to $39,770.00 Detroit Central paid $12,000.00 toward the common budget Algonquin changed the pastoral salary from $000.00 to $14,500.00 Beverly Hils UMC changed line 56 from $240,970.00 to $2,409.00 Flint Dimond changed line 60 from $6,767.00 to $000.00 Curran UMC merged with Mio UMC June 12, 2011
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STANDING RULES OF THE DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
RULES OF ORDER
The Standing Rules of the Annual Conference and the provisions of the Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church are the bylaws of the Detroit Annual Con- ference of the United Methodist Church.
I. Preconference A. Historical Reports 1. Annual reports from agencies of the annual conference must be submitted to the conference secretary, postmarked not later than February 15. These reports shall be a strategy of how the agency is making disciples for Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World in the previous year=s program, the current year, and the program plans projected for the next year. These reports shall be available on the conference website by April 1 and they shall be printed in the Journal. a. Upon receiving a report, the conference secretary shall notify the writer of the receipt of each report. b. The United Methodist Foundation, conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, and the conference treasurer may have until March 1 to submit their reports, except the audited financial statements of the annual conference which will be available at the first business session of the annual conference. c. The conference Committee on Nominations is exempt from this rule. The conference Committee on Nominations shall report to the annual conference in accordance with rule IV. Q. and shall provide sufficient copies of its report for distribution to all members of the annual confer- ence at that time. 2. All divisions shall report to the annual conference through their boards. The councils shall report to the annual conference and their reports shall include the reports of any agency accountable to them. 3. Annual reports to the conference secretary not postmarked by February 15, unless permission for lateness has been granted by the secretary, will not be included on the conference website nor distributed with pre-conference historical reports at annual conference. They may be presented to the annual conference only upon approval of a majority of members present and voting. It shall be the responsibility of the person making the report to provide 1200 copies to the head usher no later than twelve hours before the opening of annual conference for distribution to members of the annual conference. Written notice that reports will be distributed shall be given to the chairperson of the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure one week prior to the opening of the annual conference. 4. With permission of the author, editorial corrections in historical reports shall be submitted in writing to the conference secretary prior to the close of the conference session. Historical reports shall be received by the annual con- ference and printed in the conference Journal. 5. All reports of the annual conference shall be used by the public press for in- formational use only and not for publication until they have been perfected and acted upon by the annual conference. “Not for publication until acted
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upon by annual conference” shall be printed on the cover of the preconfer- ence report. 6. The conference statisticians report shall be available on the conference web- site by April 1 and they shall be printed in the Journal. 7. Pre-conference information of the Rules of Order and Structure, as well as Financial Policies, shall be limited to changes clearly referenced to the prior year’s Journal. They shall be made available in their complete form on the conference website by April 1. They shall also be printed in their complete form in the Journal. B. Resolution: a motion to initiate new business submitted by an individual, local church, or church agency of The United Methodist Church within the Detroit Con- ference 1. Non members of the annual conference submitting resolutions must find an annual conference member to present and speak on behalf of the resolution in the legislative section and plenary sessions and serve as the original pre- senter. Ref. Rules IV U. 8 2. To introduce a resolution, submit material, stating the resolution as a motion followed by the rationale, to the chairperson of the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure postmarked not later than February 15. Copies of res- olutions shall be made available on the conference website by April 1. 3. In addition, send a copy of any resolution which requires expenditures of $1,000 or more accompanied by a written five-year cost projection, to the conference Council on Finance and Administration postmarked no later than February 1. The Council on Finance and Administration shall report its con- sideration of any new item requesting funds before a final vote on that item is taken by the annual conference. 4. Resolutions shall state the local church or church organization of which the signer is a member. If several members of a church, several churches, or more than one agency signs or submits a resolution, only the name of the individual, church, or agency and the number of persons signing shall be printed with the resolution. Final decision on this policy shall be made by the chairperson of the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure. 5. The rationale accompanying a resolution shall not exceed 300 words. 6. Resolutions which have not been posted to the conference website shall be reviewed by the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure who will rec- ommend to the annual conference whether or not the rules should be sus- pended and the items considered. Should the committee oppose the suspension of the rules, the original presenter shall have up to three minutes to state to the annual conference his/her reason for the request. C. All action items (resolutions, changes to the Rules of Order, changes to the Struc- ture, changes to the Financial Policies, budget, Board of Ordained Ministry Candi- dates, and General/Jurisdictional Conference delegate nominations and petitions for annual conference endorsement) and all pre-conference material shall be com- municated to members of the annual conference by postal or electronic means. These items shall also appear on the conference website by April 1. D. If any conference organizational unit has a concern which is within the province of another organizational unit, it shall consult the latter about the concern in mat- ters to be presented to the annual conference. E. Any group or person desiring presentation time at the conference session must make a written request to the conference program committee prior to its winter meeting.
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F. The Council on Finance and Administration shall include in the budget sufficient funds to cover the expenses for the annual conference session. G. All conference financial campaigns of more than $50,000 shall be presented in writing to the clergy and lay members of each local church at least 30 days prior to the annual conference session at which these campaigns shall be considered and voted upon.
II. Membership and Attendance A. Equalization of lay and clergy members 1. The annual conference membership shall be composed of the following as stated in 2008 Discipline, & 32: a. clergy members as defined in 2008 Discipline, & 602 b. at least one lay member elected by each charge. (1) A charge which has two or more churches with 101 or more pro- fessing members each shall be eligible to elect one member to an- nual conference for each of those churches of 101 or more professing members. (2) Each charge served by more than one clergy shall be entitled to as many lay members as there are full-time clergy members. (For definition of clergy, see Discipline, &140.) For lay equalization pur- poses, clergy appointments shall be as of January 1. (3) Churches with over 300 professing members shall be entitled to one lay member for every 300 professing members or major frac- tion thereof. The total number of lay members shall include those already provided for in the Discipline. (4) Lay members shall have been professing members of The United Methodist Church for at least two years and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years. c. active deaconesses under episcopal appointment within the bounds of the annual conference d. diaconal ministers with church membership in the Detroit Conference e. conference presidents of United Methodist Men and of United Methodist Women f. conference lay leader and district lay leaders g. conference presidents of young adult organization and of youth organ- ization h. one person between the ages of twelve and seventeen and one young person between the ages of eighteen and thirty from each district. 2. When the following are laypersons, they shall be designated members of the annual conference in the order of this listing and must meet the require- ments as stated in II.A.1.b.(4) a. officers of the annual conference b. secretarial assistants and members of the Committee on the Journal c. Director of connectional ministries and conference directors of program ministries. d. The chair or vice chair of the area Committee on Episcopacy. e. conference secretary of global ministries f. conference chancellor g. conference parliamentarian h. laypersons from the Detroit Annual Conference serving on general agencies and/or the Connectional Table
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I. delegates to General and jurisdictional conferences in the year the con- ferences are held j. laypersons serving on the annual conference Committee on Standing Rules k. chairpersons of district councils on ministries or like body l. presiding officers of conference boards, councils, divisions, commis- sions, and standing committees. Each program board of the annual con- ference will be entitled to at least four lay members in addition to the board chairperson. m. members of the conference Program Committee and Council on Fi- nance and Administration n. lay members of the Board of Trustees required to create a quorum (in- cluding clergy members) for the Board of Trustees. o. fourteen youth members to be selected by the conference Council on Youth Ministry p. eight young adults to be selected by the conference Commission on Young Adult Communities (In addition to positions in Rule II A. 1. g. and h.) q. seven persons selected by the Commission on Religion and Race. These persons shall reflect the minority group membership in the con- ference. r. one representative each from the Fellowship of United Methodists in Worship, Music, and the Other Arts and the Christian Educators Fellow- ship s. elected conference leaders and district presidents of United Methodist Women t. district presidents of United Methodist Men u. conference president of United Methodist Church Secretaries v. conference Archivist w. conference director of lay speaking ministries x. one lay executive each of each Detroit Annual Conference Corporation (Institution): Methodist Children’s Home Society, United Methodist Re- tirement Communities, Inc., Michigan Area Loan Funds, and United Methodist Foundation y. laypersons serving on the Board of Ordained Ministry z. one representative from each affiliated campus ministry, to be selected by the director of the campus ministry; any unfilled position(s) to be se- lected by the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. Each representative must be enrolled as a full-time student in the college or university with which the campus ministry is affiliated. aa. The balance to be elected by district councils on ministries or like body, prorated on the basis of membership. Alternate members may be elected for this category. It is recommended that nominations be sought from local church administrative boards/councils, committees on pas- tor-parish relations, and youth (12-18 years of age). 3. Financial obligations a. Registration, room, and board while attending annual conference shall be budgeted and paid at the on-campus rate for the following persons/groups, unless otherwise funded. (1) Clergy and lay members shall be the responsibility of the local church.
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(2) Clergy retirees shall register on the special form provided for them and shall have their expenses paid by the annual conference. Re- tirees living beyond conference boundaries will be reimbursed for up to 200 miles of travel to annual conference. (3) Persons in II.A.2.a & f. shall be the responsibility of the annual con- ference. (4) Lay members/groups listed in II.A.2. except for a & f. shall be the responsibility of the group which they represent. Persons in II.A.2.aa. shall be the responsibility of the district they represent. b. Travel Expenses. (1) travel expenses shall be reimbursed at the rate of 14 cents per mile for car and driver and an additional 2 cents per mile per passenger up to 5 persons. The first 200 miles of round trip mileage will not be reimbursed. (2) members from the Marquette District will be reimbursed for one night’s lodging in traveling to and one night’s lodging from the an- nual conference and incurred bridge toll fees with a $75 maximum for lodging expenses per night; receipts required. c. Approved seminary students who are not provisional members are wel- come to attend annual conference at their own expense. d. In the year that a seminary student comes to annual conference to be received as a provisional member, registration, travel, and living ex- penses on campus will be paid by the Board of Ordained Ministry. e. In the year that a seminary student, who is a provisional member, comes to annual conference for his/her first appointment, registration and living expenses at the on-campus rate will be paid by the Board of Ordained Ministry. Members living beyond the conference boundaries will be re- imbursed up to 200 miles of travel to the annual conference. B. The mailing list of annual conference members shall be available to conference- related groups from district offices or the registrar for an administrative fee of $3.00 per page. C. Attendance and participation by members 1. It shall be the duty of each clergy member, including probationers and local pastors to attend every session of the annual conference unless prevented by illness or some other emergency. A daily roll call may be taken. Any mem- ber finding it necessary to be absent from any annual conference session shall request permission from the Bishop. If permission is granted, clergy members shall report by letter to his/her district superintendent and the con- ference secretary stating the reason for the absence. Discipline, & 602.8 2. Lay members and alternate lay members of the annual conference, elected by the charge conference, shall serve at the annual conference immediately following their election. 3. An alternate lay member, elected by a local church in accordance with dis- ciplinary provision, may be seated in the absence of a lay member for his/her charge during any part of or the entire session. Alternates in II.A.2.aa. may be seated in the same way. No alternate members shall be allowed in II.A.2.a.-z. 4. Attendance at annual conference shall be established by the registrar. 5. Travel expense is allowed on the premise that members be present for all business sessions, barring emergency. Reimbursement shall be vouchered
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on a form prepared by the treasurer’s office and distributed during the clergy session and lay orientation. 6. When a lay member elected by the church conference is unable to attend annual conference or any part thereof, he/she shall notify their pastor who shall contact their district superintendent with the name of the alternate. 7. When an additional lay member as stated in II.A.2 is unable to attend annual conference or any part thereof, he/she shall notify the agency they repre- sent.
III. Officers of the Annual Conference A. The bishop or president, as directed by the Discipline, shall 1. arrange for suitable services of worship. 2. preside over the deliberations of the annual conference. 3. bring forward for its action the business assigned to the annual conference, and such other business as may be suggested by the members, provided it does not in his/her judgment conflict with the Discipline. 4. decide all questions of law. 5. decide all questions of order, subject to an appeal of the annual conference. In case of such appeal, the question shall be decided without debate, with the president stating the ground of his/her decision and the appellant stating the ground of his/her appeal. B. The conference secretary-elect shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations in consultation with the bishop and elected by the annual con- ference at the annual conference preceding the General Conference. S/he shall serve one year in this capacity for the purpose of training and orientation. S/he shall be a member of the Committee on the Journal. C. The conference secretary-elect shall be elected to the office of conference sec- retary by the annual conference following the General Conference. S/He shall take office immediately following the adjournment of that annual conference, but the outgoing secretary shall be responsible for completing that year’s Journal. Term of office shall be four years with maximum tenure of two terms in succes- sion. The conference secretary must notify the conference Committee on Nom- inations and the bishop by January 1 of the year preceding General Conference if s/he intends to retire after one term. The conference secretary shall appoint her/his own assistants. 1. The conference secretary, after her/his certification of the number of lay members necessary for equalization with clergy members of the annual con- ference, shall determine the distribution of lay members and notify the proper persons and organizations by January 10. 2. The conference secretary shall a. serve as chairperson of the Committee on the Journal. b. request preconference annual reports from all agencies related to the annual conference (see I.A.3.) and assure there are no action items or budget proposals in historical reports. c. keep a fair and accurate record of proceedings of the annual confer- ence. d. arrange for the making of a recording of business sessions. These recordings shall be kept on file in the secretary’s office for one year and then deposited with the Committee on Archives and History. These pro- ceedings shall include all powerpoint presentations for archival pur- poses only.
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e. preserve the journals and papers of the annual conference. f. the record printed in the form of a journal, following the guidelines of the Discipline, duly certified by her/him and the bishop/president. This certified copy shall become the official Journal of the annual confer- ence. g. receive and review any written notices of corrections and additions to the conference Journal as published, incorporating same in permanent records of the annual conference as appropriate, but no later than the preconference material for the next annual conference. h. serve ex officio on the conference Program Committee, and Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure. D. The conference treasurer shall be elected at the first session of the annual con- ference after the General Conference on nomination of the conference Council on Finance and Administration. S/he shall serve for the quadrennium or until a successor is elected. The conference treasurer shall appoint his/her own assis- tants and perform his/her duties under the supervision of the conference Council on Finance and Administration. E. The conference statistician shall be elected upon nomination of the conference Committee on Nominations in consultation with the bishop for the succeeding quadrennium at the last session of the annual conference preceding the General Conference. The term of office shall be four years with the maximum tenure of two terms in succession. The statistician shall appoint his/her own assistants. F. The annual conference facilitator: The annual conference shall elect, upon nom- ination of the conference Committee on Nominations, a layperson of broad ex- perience in the church, able to communicate well, and considered objective in his/her approach, to serve as facilitator. This person shall assume the duties of facilitator at the conclusion of the annual conference session at which s/he was elected, and shall serve a four-year term with the maximum tenure of two terms in succession. The facilitator shall be located at an announced location on the floor of the annual conference. The facilitator shall have the privilege of the floor. It shall be the duty of the facilitator to help any person who needs assistance in understanding and using procedures and resources of the annual conference in session. The facilitator shall be a member of the annual conference by virtue of office and the annual conference Program Committee shall be responsible for the facilitator’s mileage and expenses in accordance with annual conference pol- icy for attending the annual conference. The facilitator shall be an ex officio mem- ber of the conference Program Committee, the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure, and the Committee on Standing Rules. G. The annual conference parliamentarian: A conference parliamentarian may be appointed to serve at the pleasure of the bishop.
IV. Conference Session A. The time of the annual conference session shall be determined by the presiding bishop in accordance with the laws of the church, and the program for each busi- ness session shall be arranged by the conference Program Committee. That pro- gram as printed, with necessary changes by the annual conference, shall be the official program of the annual conference session. B. Orientation of lay members 1. Lay members shall be oriented through a briefing session as early in the an- nual conference as possible.
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2. The committee planning the orientation shall be the conference lay leader (who shall act as convener), the bishop or his/her representative, the con- ference president or his/her representative of United Methodist Women, of United Methodist Men, and of the conference Council on Youth Ministry. 3. The committee shall determine who will preside at the briefing session at the annual conference. 4. Each district council on ministries may provide a preconference orientation. The above committee will assist in the designing of this meeting in each dis- trict. C. Only material authorized by the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure shall be distributed by the ushers to members of the annual conference. The ma- terial must be received in a designated room no later than 1:00 P.M. the day pre- ceding distribution. D. Voting area 1. The bar of the annual conference shall be fixed at the first business session upon recommendation of the conference Program Committee after consult- ing with the presiding bishop. All members, both lay and clergy, displaying a membership badge will be permitted within the bar, and must be within the bar in order to vote. 2. No member shall be allowed to vote on any question if s/he is not within the bar of the annual conference when the question is called for, except by leave of the annual conference. E. Voting procedure 1. All voting shall be by show of hands unless otherwise ordered by the annual conference. A count vote may be ordered by call of any member supported by one-fifth of the members present and voting. A majority of those present and voting shall decide all questions unless otherwise directed by these rules or the Discipline. 2. Vote count shall be conducted by recognizing badges or cards of different colors designating lay or clergy members. 3. In order to expedite the counting of votes, tellers shall be selected and as- signed to count membership row by row. F. The order of each day, not earlier than 11:00 A.M., shall be the approval of the previous day’s daily proceedings which shall have been posted at the main en- trance to the bar of the annual conference by the opening of the session, or as soon thereafter as possible. The order of the day shall provide breaks in the business session of at least five minutes for every one and one-half hours of business. G. When a report is submitted to the conference secretary and printed in the pre- conference material, it is before the annual conference without further reading. H. Introductions shall be limited to two minutes. I. Opportunity shall be given for announcements to be read by the conference sec- retary at the end of each business session. J. The journal secretary is empowered to perfect the daily proceedings for the last day of the annual conference for printing in the Journal. K. The Journal shall be ready to be printed as near as possible by June 30. Copies of the Journal will not be made available to corporate entities which are not a part of the United Methodist structure. Exceptions may be made by the episcopal office.
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L. Procedure governing participation 1. Microphones shall be available on the annual conference floor so that mem- bers can speak near their seats. 2. Persons having the right to speak from the floor of the annual conference are lay members, clergy members, diaconal ministers, provisional members, associate and affiliate members, youth members, local pastors under ap- pointment, and persons named in & 602.9 in the Discipline. 3. A member desiring to speak in debate or to present any matter to the annual conference shall raise the provided colored card while seated within the bar and wait to be recognized by the chair. She/he shall then identify himself/her- self. If a member desires to speak on a question of privilege, s/he shall briefly state the question but shall proceed only when the chair shall have decided it is a privileged question. 4. No member shall speak more than twice on the same subject or more than three minutes at one time without leave of the annual conference; nor shall any member speak more than once until every member desiring the floor shall have spoken. At the conclusion of debate, the original presenter of the item under consideration or her/his representative shall be entitled to speak up to three minutes even after the previous question has been ordered. 5. No member shall be interrupted when speaking except by the president to call her/him to order; but any member may call the attention of the president when s/he thinks herself/himself misrepresented. 6. Except for non-debatable motions, no resolution, report, or motion shall be adopted or question relating to the same decided without opportunity having been given for at least three speeches for and three against the said proposal. M. Motions 1. All motions and resolutions (not procedural) introduced by any member shall be in writing and presented in duplicate to the secretary on forms provided by the secretary. 2. A motion to table an amendment to a resolution does not carry the resolution to the table. 3. Any motion or resolution may be withdrawn by the mover with the consent of the seconder at any time before the decision or amendment. 4. No motion, resolution, or report shall be laid on the table or referred until the original presenter is allowed to speak on the question. 5. When any motion, resolution or report has been voted on by the annual con- ference, it shall be in order for any member who voted with the prevailing side to move reconsideration on the day of that vote or the next succeeding day. A motion to reconsider shall be decided without debate, except that the mover shall be allowed to state the reasons for his/her motion, the original presenter of the item which is to be reconsidered shall be allowed to reply, and a representative of the Council on Finance and Administration shall be allowed to reply when appropriate. Each of these speeches shall be limited to not more than three minutes. 6. A member, after discussing a pending question, shall not make a motion whose adoption would limit or stop debate. N. The clergy members of the annual conference may meet in clergy session on order of the presiding bishop or by two-thirds vote of the clergy members. O. The corporate session shall be scheduled in the afternoon of the second day of annual conference. All matters to come before the corporate session of the an-
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nual conference shall be made available, where possible, for information pur- poses as part of the preconference material. Inasmuch as the corporate session is not part of the legislative process of the annual conference, these matters shall not be referred to legislative sections. P. The Statistician’s Report shall be made to the Annual Conference no later than the second day of annual conference. Q The report of the conference Committee on Nominations shall be presented on or before the third day of the annual conference unless otherwise ordered by the annual conference in session. 1. Nominations may be made from the floor of the annual conference in addi- tion to those presented by the conference Committee on Nominations. 2. Nominations of members-at-large for the conference Committee on Nomi- nations shall be made from the floor of the annual conference and they shall be elected by ballot. R. The cabinet shall announce at each annual conference the effective date of all appointments made during that annual conference. S. During the annual conference session a memorial service shall be held for the following who have died since the last session of the annual conference: ordained and diaconal ministers, missionaries of the Detroit Annual Conference, elected lay members of the previous annual conference, lay members of the conference ministry team, local pastors, and spouses and children of clergy members, and others recommended by the Committee on Memoirs and the Commission on the Laity. The time of this service shall be determined by the conference Program Committee. T. One special offering shall be taken annually at the annual conference session; and it shall be announced in the preconference material. The proceeds of this offering shall be used for a stated mission or outreach project determined by the Board of Global Ministries in consultation with the conference Program Committee. U. Legislative Sections 1. The conference registrar shall be responsible for randomly assigning all clergy and lay members to the legislative sections, except that those persons with disabilities, who so request, be assigned to a legislative section with barrier-free access. 2. The legislative business to come before the annual conference shall be as- signed by the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure to one of ten or more legislative sections for discussion and recommendation to the ple- nary session of the annual conference. 3. The selection and training of section leaders shall be the responsibility of the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure. 4. Annual conference members shall be entitled to voice and vote in their as- signed sections only, except as in 5. and 6. next. 5. The legislative section chairperson and recorder will become members of the section in which they are serving. 6. Members of the annual conference who are original presenters of business items will become members with voice and vote in the legislative section where their business item is to be acted upon. If two or more business items initiated by the same person are assigned to two or more legislative sections, they must secure alternates to present the other business items in the leg- islative section to which their items are assigned. If the original presenter or an alternate is not present to present the business item, the legislative sec- tion cannot consider the business item.
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7. The original presenter shall have only those specific rights stated in (IV.L.4, IV. M. 4 and 5). 8. A legislative section member may ask for suspension of the rules to allow a guest (member or non-member of the annual conference) up to one minute to present pertinent new facts related to the resolution being discussed. However, all members of the section desiring the floor shall be recognized by the chairperson prior to granting voice to the guest. 9. After a business item has been received for consideration by the annual con- ference and has been assigned to a legislative section for discussion and perfected by the section, the material as perfected is then before the plenary session. When the material is to be considered, the chairperson of the sec- tion shall state the recommendation of the section. 10. Each section shall prepare a written report which shall be duplicated and placed in the hands of annual conference members prior to the floor report from that section. 11. When the annual conference fails to sustain a non-concurrence recommen- dation from a legislative section the original resolution as perfected in the legislative section is before the house. V. Consent Calendar 1. Pre-Conference Consent Calendar: Resolutions recommended by the Com- mittee on Reference and Daily Procedure. a. A resolution shall be placed on the pre-conference consent calendar if it is deemed acceptable to the annual conference without discussion. b. Resolutions may be removed from the pre-conference consent calendar by a one-fifth vote of the annual conference. 2. Legislative Section Consent Calendar: Resolutions recommended by a leg- islative section and/or adopted by the annual conference without further de- bate. a. A resolution shall be placed on the consent calendar if the section has made no amendments, and the resolution received nine-tenths concur- rence vote, or the resolution has received nine-tenths non-concurrence vote. b. The proposed consent calendar shall be in the hands of the members at least two hours before it is considered. c. Resolutions may be removed from the proposed consent calendar by a one-fifth vote of the annual conference. 3. Resolutions approved for the consent calendar will be published in the Jour- nal. W. Adopted Resolutions 1. There shall be a book of resolutions of the Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. 2. It shall be published annually on the web site of the Detroit Annual Confer- ence and made available for downloading and printing. 3. It shall be edited annually by the Committee on the Journal under the direc- tion of the conference secretary. 4. It shall: a. Contain all valid resolutions adopted by the Detroit Annual Conference. b. Include in the preface the guidelines for writing resolutions. (See Rules I. B.) c. Include a complete index.
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5. Resolutions shall be considered official expressions of the Detroit Annual Conference for a maximum of eight years unless specifically rescinded, amended or superseded by action of subsequent sessions of the Detroit An- nual Conference. 6. The Conference Leadership Team and agencies of the Detroit Annual Con- ference, under the direction of the Conference Secretary, shall review all valid resolutions and recommend to the Detroit Annual Conference the re- moval of time-dated material.
V. Conference Structure A. The annual conference shall be organized according to the structure adopted in May 2009, for implementation following the 2009 annual conference session. B. The organizational structure shall be published in the Journal each year. C. When General Conference changes agency names, the new names will be adopted as editorial changes in these rules and structure. D. The Conference Leadership Team shall be responsible for coordinating program- ming within the annual conference. E. There shall be a coordinated Conference Leadership Team staff under the direc- tion and supervision of a director of connectional ministries and responsible as a body to the Conference Leadership Team. 1. Staff members shall work closely together to implement the correlating ef- forts of the Conference Leadership Team and appropriate agencies. 2. The conference staff shall report annually through the director of connec- tional ministries to the Conference Leadership Team. 3. The annual conference must act on any plan to change the number of em- ployed program or administrative conference staff. F. The conference shall carry out its work through various organizational units as listed in the standing rules. 1. The membership of conference organizational units and other official groups shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations except as provided otherwise by the Discipline, annual conference rules, or state laws governing corporations. 2. Each conference organizational unit shall formulate its own policies into a written statement to be reviewed annually by that unit. A copy of this updated policy statement shall be kept on file in the offices of the annual conference to be available to anyone. 3. Further work may be carried out by other official groups created by the an- nual conference to fulfill specific functions within a limited period of time: area task forces, ecumenical groups, committees related to the conduct of the annual session of the annual conference, and the city/district missionary societies (including the Methodist Union of Greater Detroit.) As part of the creation of these groups, there shall be a statement of the following to the annual conference: statement of purpose, to whom the group is account- able, and from whom the group will receive funding. G. There shall be six program boards 1. The executive committees of the program boards shall be composed of the officers of the board, directors of the divisions, chairpersons of the standing committees, and the appropriate staff person(s). 2. Each program board and its divisions or committees shall meet in proximity at least twice a year on the same weekend.
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3. A special meeting of a board, its executive committee, or any of its units may be called by the bishop, its presiding officer, or one-third of its members. H. Sections of a division and task forces of an agency may be composed of a few agency personnel with additional members being recruited beyond the elected members. Recruited members would not be expected to attend full board meet- ings. I. Individuals may be co-opted by any agency and become voting members of the co-opting agency. The expenses of co-opted persons shall be paid by the agency which invited them to serve. Conference tenure guidelines apply, which limits a person to eight years maximum on a single conference agency including either elected or co-opted status. After serving eight years consecutively, a person will be ineligible for service on the same agency for a period of four years, but rules of membership do not apply. Names and addresses of all such co-opted persons are to be sent to the conference Committee on Nominations by that agency’s secretary by January 15 of each year. The conference Committee on Nomina- tions shall publish annually a list of co-opted persons on annual conference agen- cies. J. Persons elected to general and jurisdictional agencies of The United Methodist Church and residing within the conference boundaries shall be ex officio mem- bers of the related conference agencies. K. Project directors are part-time employed persons accountable to a district council on ministries or like body. L. Funding of administrative agencies is directly through the Council on Finance and Administration. Program agencies under the Conference Leadership Team shall submit annually their proposed program and budget to the Conference Leadership Team for its action. The team presents its coordinated budget request to the Council on Finance and Administration. M. There may be an area program task force composed of representatives from the Detroit Conference Leadership Team and West Michigan Conference Leadership Team which shall serve to correlate such types of programs as can best be done on an area-wide basis. It shall meet at the call of the bishop and may recommend specific area-wide projects to the respective Detroit Conference Leadership Team and West Michigan Conference Leadership Team.
VI. Nominations A. Each agency shall review its membership annually to identify members who have not functioned. After consultation with the person(s) involved, a written request for replacement shall be sent by the agency’s secretary to the conference Com- mittee on Nominations by January 10 with a copy sent to the person(s) involved. A request for filling vacancies may be made to the conference Committee on Nominations between meetings of the annual conference. B. Those agencies who wish to suggest nominees to the conference Committee on Nominations must forward the name, address, and telephone number of their nominees to the conference Committee on Nominations by January 10 each year. C. Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email of all persons serving on con- ference agencies shall be submitted to the Conference Committee on Nomina- tions by March 15, to be printed with the Conference Committee on Nominations report. Those responsible for submissions are: 1. Conference agencies whose membership is nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations
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2. All persons elected or appointed by district United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, Conference Council on Youth Ministries, Conference Commission on Young Adult Communities, or other groups to serve as rep- resentatives to conference agencies 3. Whenever such a representative moves from a district or leaves the group represented, membership shall cease and the represented group shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term and notify the secretary of the Conference Committee on Nominations in writing. D. The conference Committee on Nominations shall nominate for election by the annual conference the members of all agencies, except where another manner of nomination, election, or appointment is stated. Unless legislated otherwise, of- ficers of all conference agencies shall be elected from within the existing mem- bership of that group. E. Insofar as possible, the elected members of each agency shall be one-third lay- women, one-third laymen, and one-third clergy. F. Terms of office shall begin immediately following the session of the annual con- ference at which persons are elected. G. Eligibility 1. A person may be elected to membership on no more than two conference organizational agencies, only one of which may be a conference council or board, This rule does not apply to ex officio membership or membership on district committees. 2. A person shall be eligible to serve two terms (eight years maximum - total of elected and co-opted membership years) on a single conference agency. Each term shall usually be four years. After serving two consecutive terms, a person will be ineligible for service on the same agency for a period of four years. In those cases where election is for a three-year term, members are eligible to serve three terms (nine years maximum), then a person will be ineligible to serve on the same agency for a period of three years. Additions between annual conferences constitute one year. In case of disciplinary re- quirements on agencies, those will take precedent. 3. Members of the Board of Pensions and Health Benefits are elected to an eight-year term and shall therefore be eligible to serve only one term. 2008 Discipline, & 639.2. H. Unless otherwise ordered, provided for by the Discipline, or the particular group, the convener of the various groups shall be the presiding officer of the previous year providing he/she is still a member. Otherwise, the group shall elect the pre- siding officer or convener prior to annual conference. Whenever there is a change in the presiding officer the group shall notify the secretary of the conference Com- mittee on Nominations by May 1st for inclusion in the conference Journal. I. Insofar as possible, all committee work shall be spread across the entire confer- ence with special preference being given to aptness, experience, and efficiency. 1. No person shall be nominated to any group who has not been notified and his/her specific consent to serve received. 2. There shall be in each district an opportunity between annual conference sessions for the names of qualified persons to be offered for service on any group. Members of the conference Committee on Nominations from each district shall carry these names to the conference Committee on Nomina- tions for its consideration.
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3. Vacancies caused by changes in appointments shall be filled by the confer- ence Committee on Nominations as soon as possible after the close of the annual conference session. J. Restrictions 1. Only professing members of The United Methodist Church shall be eligible for nomination unless legislation specifically permits otherwise. 2. Since district superintendents are members of several conference organi- zational units on an ex officio basis, they shall not be nominated for addi- tional membership. A district superintendent shall not be chairperson of a conference organizational unit, division, or section thereof. A clergyperson shall not continue as a chairperson if s/he is appointed as a district superin- tendent. 3. No person employed by the annual conference shall be eligible for mem- bership on the conference Committee on Nominations, except ex officio with- out vote. No chairperson of a conference organizational unit or other official group shall be eligible for elected membership on the conference Committee on Nominations, nor may they chair the committee. If a member of the con- ference Committee on Nominations is elected as chairperson of any group whose members are represented by the conference Committee on Nomi- nations, or is appointed as a district superintendent, s/he shall cease being an elected member of the committee. 4. Provisional members will be ineligible for nomination to conference organi- zational units, unless they are serving full-time in the annual conference under supervision of a district superintendent. 5. Because of their commitments to the annual conference as a whole, no con- ference staff person shall be elected to a conference organizational unit. They may serve as ex officio members without vote or be assigned to con- ference organizational units or any official group as part of their staff respon- sibilities. If a person assumes a staff position in midterm, his/her membership on any conference organizational unit or other official group shall cease, and the conference Committee on Nominations shall seek to fill the balance of the unexpired term. K. The conference Committee on Nominations shall ensure that each program board shall have at least two members from each district, one of whom shall be elected by and report to the district council on ministries or like body. 1. Exceptions to this are a. Board of Christian Education which shall have two persons, one lay and one clergy, from each district nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference and in addition each district shall elect annually a person to serve on the board. b. Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries which shall have at least one member from each district and, in addition, one representative from each district elected by the district council on ministries or like body to serve on the board promotion and marketing action team. 2. Membership on other agencies shall include representation from several dis- tricts. L. Whenever a district representative elected on nomination of the conference Com- mittee on Nominations shall move from the district, membership of that repre- sentative shall cease, the district office shall notify the conference Committee on Nominations, and the vacancy shall be filled by the conference Committee on Nominations for the remainder of the term.
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M. Election of Trustees 1. Whenever the annual conference is responsible for the election of a trustee of an institution or foundation related to the annual conference, and where no other method of nomination is required by Discipline, by any charter or bylaw of the institution, or by law, the conference Committee on Nominations shall nominate said trustee after considering recommendations offered by the institution. 2. All specifications by the church or state as to the manner of election of trustees shall be rigidly followed and, except where a term of office is spec- ified, the term of office shall be from the close of the annual conference ses- sion to the close of the next. N. The bishop or the annual conference may ask persons to serve on Michigan area committees or task forces. O. The Detroit Annual Conference will elect or nominate for consideration members to the following agencies or organizations as requested: Adrian College, Albion College, Bay Shore Evangelical Association, Conference Extension Fund, Lake Louise Christian Community, Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Methodist Children=s Home Society, Michigan Christian Advocate, Michi- gan Area United Methodist Church Historical Society, United Methodist Retire- ment Communities. P. The conference Committee on Nominations shall provide a list of the names and addresses of all laypersons elected to serve the conference for inclusion in the conference Journal.
VII. Dependent Care and Protection of Children, Youth, Vulnerable, and Dependent Persons A. Dependent Care 1. While carrying out the responsibility of the district or conference organiza- tional units, members may need to have dependent care provided in their homes. There will be reimbursement of payment for dependent care up to a maximum of ten hours per day at a rate not exceeding the minimum wage. 2. Each organizational unit shall budget for dependent care as a line item, con- sidering its membership, time, and number of meetings, etc., and based upon its projected needs. 3. The expenses shall be vouchered and reimbursed. 4. Local churches shall be encouraged to support their members who are ac- tive on conference and district levels by volunteering to provide for de- pendent care when possible. 5. Care givers are urged to enlist family members or other volunteers for de- pendent care, if at all possible. 6. Conference or district organizational units may choose to provide child care on site. If so, they shall observe the following guidelines: a. At least minimum wage shall be paid. b. The chairperson shall designate someone to be responsible for arrang- ing for the sitter at the time of the meeting. c. Meeting notices shall include a space that will be checked and returned if dependent care will be needed. d. Parents shall be responsible for bringing necessary items for their chil- dren, i.e., toys, lunches, sleeping bags for naps, etc. B. On-Site Activities. All on site dependent care and programming for children, youth, vulnerable and dependent persons shall conform to the Conference policy
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regarding Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Persons (see 2008 Jour- nal, pages 203-210)
VIII. Finances A. The fiscal year of the Detroit Annual Conference shall be the calendar year. B. Policy on corporations of the annual conference. 1. A corporation may be organized by a group of members of the Detroit Annual Conference. The name “United Methodist” may be included in the corporate name where any corporate purpose relates to The United Methodist Church or any part thereof, provided authorization for such incorporation has first been obtained by a vote of the annual conference. 2. Any corporation that is thereafter created by the annual conference shall write its articles of incorporation so as to include the following articles: “This corporation is a subsidiary of The Detroit Annual Conference, Inc., and shall be amenable to its policies and directives. At least one-half of the directors, or trustees, shall be elected by the Detroit Annual Conference upon nomi- nation of the conference Committee on Nominations, except as otherwise provided by the Discipline or law.” C. Coordination of Apportionments 1. The annual conference has the right and obligation to know the source and disposition of all funds raised by apportionments. Dual apportionments and askings should be eliminated where possible so that one apportionment for any cause or purpose can serve the conference or district needs. 2. The district boards of missions and church extension and the United Methodist Union of Greater Detroit shall annually provide reports and finan- cial statements to the annual conference, stating only receipts and disburse- ments, for printing in the Journal. D. When there is a change of appointment, the salary of the new appointee shall begin with the effective date of the appointment. E. The rate of distribution for World Service from the receipts of the World Service and conference benevolences apportionments shall be determined by the annual conference on recommendation from the conference Council on Finance and Administration. F. Funds that are received in excess of the budget for the conference fiscal year shall constitute conference funds for the respective apportionment groupings and shall be designated and maintained by the conference treasurer. G. Persons are urged to read the Council on Finance and Administration report, which is printed in each year’s Journal, for specific financial policies, rules, and procedures.
IX. General and Jurisdictional Conferences A. Nomination of delegates 1. Prior to the annual conference at which General and jurisdictional confer- ences delegates are to be elected, a meeting shall be convened by the con- ference lay leader with the conference presidents of United Methodist Women and of United Methodist Men, the assistant to the bishop, and the first two clergy delegates elected to the last General Conference to develop, prepare, and distribute nomination forms. All committee expenses shall be charged to a General and jurisdictional conferences= expense account.
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2. Nomination forms with instructions for completing them, a brief description of the elected delegates’ duties, and required meeting dates shall be mailed by October 15 to the pastor, lay member(s) of the preceding annual confer- ence, and presidents of units of United Methodist Men and of United Methodist Women in each local congregation. Any of these persons or any conference agency may nominate lay and/or clergy candidates on a com- pleted nomination form. 3. Each nomination form shall include spaces to indicate district, size of local congregation, age group, gender, occupation, ethnic background, disability, and nominee’s signature indicating permission for nomination. In addition, a biographical sketch of not more than 125 words should include experience in service on local, district, conference, and general agencies; personal in- formation; community involvement; etc. The covering letter sent with the forms for nominations shall include a paragraph urging the selection of knowledgeable and experienced candidates, and suggesting that loyal work- ers be honored in another way. Nominators are urged to be inclusive in the areas of age, gender, disabilities, and ethnic background. 4. All completed nominations shall be in writing, including a brief biographical sketch of not more than 125 words, signed by the nominee, and submitted in duplicate to the conference lay leader by January 15. 5. Prior to the annual conference at which General and jurisdictional confer- ences delegates are to be elected, lists of nominations for lay and clergy candidates shall be distributed only by including them with the preconference material on the dates specified in rule I.A.1. 6. These lists, with a brief biographical sketch of not more than 125 words for each nominee, clergy and laity, shall be prepared under the guidance of the committee in IX.A.1. 7. Other nominations for General and jurisdictional conferences= delegates will be received only as write-in nominations on the first ballot at annual confer- ence, with no nominating speeches and no biographical sketches submitted. 8. All persons receiving at least ten votes on the first ballot will be named and asked to stand. B. Election of delegates 1. The lay delegates to General and jurisdictional conferences shall be elected by the lay members of the annual conference without regard to age; provided such delegates shall have been professing members of The United Methodist Church for at least two years next preceding their election, and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election and shall be professing mem- bers of a church within the Detroit Annual Conference at the time of holding the General and jurisdictional conferences. 2008 Discipline & 36. 2. The ordained ministerial delegates to General and jurisdictional conferences shall be elected by and from the ministerial members in full connection with the Detroit Annual Conference. 2008 Discipline & 35. 3. The conference secretary shall appoint tellers and designate the head teller using the list of names submitted by each district superintendent who will suggest persons who will be in attendance at the annual conference but not eligible to vote for delegates to General and jurisdictional conferences, such as provisional, associate, and affiliate clergy members; local pastors; and alternate lay members.
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4. There shall be a group of tellers for the clergy ballot and a group of tellers for the lay ballot. The conference secretary shall designate a person to serve as an instructor to the tellers. The ushers shall distribute the ballots, collect them, and deliver them to the tellers. The tellers shall process the ballots and the head teller shall report the results to the conference secretary and the bishop who shall read the names of the persons receiving at least ten votes on that ballot. 5. Electing delegates to General and jurisdictional conferences constitutes one election process. Therefore, there is only one first ballot. 6. For each of the first six ballots, a majority of all the valid votes cast shall be necessary for election. On the seventh ballot, the highest vote-getters will be elected to complete the General Conference delegation, excluding re- serve delegates. The same procedure, using not more than seven additional ballots, will be employed for the election of the jurisdictional conference del- egates. 7. After the ballot electing the last jurisdictional conference lay delegate or clergy delegate, as the case may be, one additional ballot will be taken to elect the reserve delegates. The number of votes to be cast shall be equal to the number of reserve delegates to be elected. The person receiving the highest votes, and the person receiving the next largest number of votes, up to the number of persons required to be elected as reserve delegates, shall become the reserve delegates to the jurisdictional conference, and shall serve in order according to votes received. 8. If there is a tie on the last general and/or jurisdictional conference ballot, the tie shall be resolved by the drawing of lots. 9. The delegates to the jurisdictional conference shall, in order of their election, be the reserve delegates to General Conference. 10. Before each ballot, the bishop shall announce the number of candidates that ballot may elect. Ballots may be taken at any time the annual conference is in session. 11. The clergy ballot and the lay ballot shall be taken separately. 12. When a ballot is to be taken, clergy and lay members, or alternate lay mem- bers seated in the place of lay members, must be within the bar and have proper identification to cast a vote. 13. When the ballots have been distributed and sufficient time has elapsed to mark them, the bishop shall call upon the clergy members or lay members, according to the ballot being taken, to stand and remain standing until their ballots have been collected. 14. A ballot, to be effective, must include the exact number of names or fewer than the ballot may elect. All other ballots are defective and must not be counted. 15. Regardless of mistakes in spelling, omission, or mistakes in names or initials, the intent of the voter shall be allowed. If there is sufficient doubt, or persons with the same name are running and no initials are included so that the tellers cannot agree on the intent, the vote for that name only shall not be counted. C. Petitions for General Conference shall be submitted as follows: 1. Any group or individual qualified by the Discipline to submit a petition to the General Conference may initiate an annual conference petition.
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2. Petitions must be submitted to the chairperson of the Committee on Refer- ence and Daily Procedure postmarked not later than February 15 preceding the annual conference just before the General Conference. 3. Legislative section and plenary sessions will discuss and vote on the peti- tions with no amendments allowed. If passed, the petition can go to General Conference with Detroit Annual Conference endorsement. If not passed, the petition can go to General Conference if presenter wishes but without Detroit Annual Conference endorsement. D. Endorsement of episcopal nominee(s) 1. At the annual conference session immediately prior to the next regular ses- sion of the jurisdictional conference, the annual conference may endorse one or more nominees for episcopal election 2 Nominations for endorsement shall be made at the annual conference ses- sion. a. The jurisdictional conference delegation may first nominate one or more clergypersons. b. Other nominations may be received from the floor. c. The nominator shall introduce the nominee and the nominee may greet the conference. The combined presentation shall not exceed three min- utes. 3 After nomination(s) are received, there shall be 24 hours before the first bal- lot is taken. 4. A written ballot will be taken. Members of the conference may vote for up to the number of episcopal vacancies or the number of nominations, whichever is less. Provision shall be made on each ballot for a non-endorsement vote. If there is not an endorsement on the first ballot, there shall be a second and final ballot. 5. A sixty percent vote shall be necessary for endorsement
X. Parliamentary Authority A. The proceedings of the annual conference shall be governed by the Rules of Order of the preceding General Conference and the acts of the jurisdictional con- ference as far as they apply to the organization and work of the annual confer- ence; and, in all matters not specified herein, by established parliamentary law as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. B. The rules of order and the standing rules, as adopted and as amended, shall be printed annually in the conference Journal. Until they are repealed, they shall be the rules in all matters to which they apply. These rules may be amended or changed by two-thirds vote of the annual conference, provided that the proposed change has been presented to the annual conference and referred to the Com- mittee on Standing Rules, which shall report its consideration no later than the day following. The operation of any of these rules may be suspended by two-thirds vote of the annual conference.
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STANDING RULES OF THE DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Administration, Council on Finance and (CFA) ...... ¶ 6 Administrative Review Committee ...... ¶ 16 Alliance for Urban Ministry...... ¶ 24 Archives and History, Commission on ...... ¶ 10 Campus Ministry, Higher Education and, Board of ...... ¶ 20 Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, Commission on (CUIC)...... ¶ 31 Christian Education, Board of ...... ¶ 25 Church Secretaries, United Methodist ...... ¶ 45 Church and Society, Board of ...... ¶ 26 Clergy Family Advocacy Committee, Michigan ...... ¶ 20 Communications, Commission on ...... ¶ 4 Compensation, Equitable, Commission on...... ¶ 5 Conference Leadership Team...... ¶ 9 Conference Program Committee ...... ¶ 11 Conference Commission on Young Adult Communities (YAC)...... ¶ 43 Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM)...... ¶ 42 Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) ...... ¶ 34 Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) ...... ¶ 6 Daily Procedure, Reference and (ReDaP), Committee on ...... ¶ 22 Disabilities Concerns, Committee on...... ¶ 38 Discipleship, Board of ...... ¶ 27 District Council on Ministries (DCOM) ...... ¶ 44 Ecumenical: Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, Commission ...... ¶ 31 Education, Board of Christian ...... ¶ 25 Episcopacy, Committee on ...... ¶ 13 Episcopal Residence, Committee on...... ¶ 14 Equitable Compensation, Commission on...... ¶ 5 Ethnic Local Church Concerns, Committee on...... ¶ 37 Family Advocacy (Michigan Clergy Family Advocacy Committee) ...... ¶ 20 Finance and Administration (CFA), Council on ...... ¶ 6 Foundation, United Methodist...... ¶ 8 Global Ministries, Board of...... ¶ 28 Health Benefits, Pension and, Board of...... ¶ 2 Higher Education and Campus Ministry, Board of ...... ¶ 29 Hispanic/Latino Ministry, Committee on...... ¶ 35 History, Archives and, Commission on...... ¶ 10 Incapacity, Joint Committee on...... ¶ 17 Interreligious Concerns, Christian Unity and, Commission on (CUIC)...... ¶ 31 Investigation of Clergy Members and Local Pastors, Committee on ...... ¶15a Investigation of Diaconal Ministers, Committee on...... ¶15b Journal, Committee on...... ¶ 18 Laity, Commission on the...... ¶ 32 Leadership Development, Conference, Committee on...... ¶ 39 Leadership Team, Conference...... ¶ 9 Loan Funds, Michigan Area ...... ¶ 7 Memoirs, Committee on...... ¶ 19 Men, United Methodist (UMM)...... ¶ 46 Michigan Area Loan Funds ...... ¶ 7 Ministry, Ordained, Board of ...... ¶ 1 537 2 Structure
Native American Ministry, Committee on ...... ¶ 36 New Church Development Committee...... ¶ 41 Nominations, Committee on...... ¶ 21 Ordained Ministry, Board of ...... ¶ 1 Other Conference Organizational Units...... ¶ 48 Outdoor and Retreat Ministries, Board of ...... ¶ 30 Pension and Health Benefits, Board of...... ¶ 2 Personnel Committee, Conference Leadership Team ...... ¶ 9a Program, Conference, Committee on ...... ¶ 11 Protection Policy, Conference, Committee on ...... ¶ 40 Reference and Daily Procedure, Committee on (ReDaP) ...... ¶ 22 Religion and Race, Commission on...... ¶ 33 Retreat Ministries, Outdoor and, Board of ...... ¶ 30 Society, Church and, Board of ...... ¶ 26 Standing Rules, Committee on ...... ¶ 23 Status and Role of Women, Commission on the (COSROW) ...... ¶ 34 Support Staff Policy, Conference, Committee on...... ¶ 12 Trustees, Board of ...... ¶ 3 United Methodist Foundation...... ¶ 8 United Methodist Church Secretaries ...... ¶ 45 United Methodist Men (UMM)...... ¶ 46 United Methodist Women (UMW) ...... ¶ 47 Urban Ministry, Alliance for ...... ¶ 23 Women, United Methodist (UMW) ...... ¶ 47 Women, Commission on the Status and Role of (COSROW) ...... ¶ 34 Young Adult Communities (YAC) ...... ¶ 43 Youth Ministry (CCYM) ...... ¶ 42
DEFINITIONS Agency: a general term used to describe any council, board, commission, committee, division, or other unit within the annual conference Board: a continuing body to carry out assigned responsibilities of program, administration and/or service Commission: an organization created by the annual conference to fulfill a specific function for an indefinite period of time Co-opted member: a person added to an agency because of his/her expertise, who serves for a period of time Council: an organization to perform defined responsibilities of review and oversight in relation to other agencies and to perform other as- signed functions Division/Committee: an organizational unit of a board responsible for carrying out a part of the responsibility of the board Ex officio member: one who is a member by virtue of an office. Ex officio members, except conference staff, shall have the right to vote unless specif- ically denied herein. Ex officio membership shall not apply against the rule of eligibility for election to conference organizational units and other official groups. Section: a functional subunit of a division Standing committee: a permanent committee dealing with designated responsibilities that is amenable to the Annual Conference and is not a sub group of another conference agency Task force: persons recruited to carry out a designated operation or mission in a specific period of time
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BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY ¶ 1 1. Accountability: The Board of Ordained Ministry shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall request funding through the Council on Finance and Administration. 2. Purpose: a. counsel and guide candidates in becoming equipped and qualified for ordination and conference membership b. recommend to the annual conference laity and clergy who have met the stan- dards for professional certification in Christian education, evangelism, music, youth, and other areas as may be assigned c. develop supportive relationships which will enable professional clergy to fulfill re- sponsible and effective ministry 3. Membership: At the first session of the annual conference following the General Con- ference, the annual conference shall elect for a term of four years a Board of Ordained Ministry. a. Forty-six members (including men, women, and ethnic persons) nominated by the bishop after consultation with the chairperson of the board, the executive committee, and the cabinet. Among them shall be: (1) At least two-thirds shall be ordained members in full connection, which may include retired ordained ministers. 2008 Discipline, ¶ 635.1 (2) At least one member of the board, engaged in extension ministries, who will represent all other clergy so assigned. (3) Chairpersons of the Orders of Deacons, Orders of Elders, and Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members. (4) At least one-fifth and up to one-third shall be lay members with vote, except when prohibited by the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 33. Some of these may be dia- conal ministers. (5) A district superintendent named by the bishop to represent the cabinet. (6) When possible, at least two associate members or local pastors who have completed the course of studies. (7) When possible at least one young adult clergy person in full connection age 35 or younger. b. Members of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry residing within the conference shall serve ex officio. c. An elected board member may serve a maximum of three consecutive four-year terms. 2008 Discipline, ¶ 635.1.a). 4. Organization: A chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, registrars, chairpersons of Division of Deacons and of Division of Elders, chairpersons of Orders of Deacons and of Elders, committee chairpersons, and other officers as required to carry out the duties of the board. a. The committees shall be I. Support ii. Conference Relations, chaired by the vice chairperson of the board iii. Recruitment iv. Education v. Candidacy and Certification b. The Board shall elect from its membership an official representative to serve on each district committee on ordained Ministry, which shall function as subcommit- tees of the board. 2008 Discipline ¶ 635.1.f)
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5. Meetings: The board shall meet three times a year and as often thereafter as neces- sary to complete its work. The executive committee shall meet at least three times annually. A meeting may be called by the chairperson or the registrar. 6. Responsibilities: a. assume primary responsibility for deacons and elders b. enlist and guide lay and clergy in areas of professional certification in education, evangelism, music, and other assigned areas to prepare for and maintain de- nominational certification; and maintain required records, continuing education opportunities, and supportive relationships for certified professionals and the churches/agencies in which they serve c. study and interpret clergy needs and resources of the annual conference d. provide support services for vocational development e. administer the conference portion of the Ministerial Education Fund f. provide training experiences for members of the board at the beginning of each quadrennium g. continually evaluate the work of the board and its parts, discontinue those parts which have fulfilled their function, and create new parts as needed h. perform all other functions in the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 635.2a)-z) ¶ 635.3
CONFERENCE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS ¶ 2 1. Accountability: The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits shall be ac- countable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall re- quest funding through the Council on Finance and Administration. 2. Purpose: a. have charge of the interests and work of providing for and contributing to the sup- port, relief, assistance, and pensioning of clergy and their families; other church workers and lay employees of The United Methodist Church; its institutions, or- ganizations, and agencies within The United Methodist Church; and its institu- tions, organizations, and agencies within the annual conference, except as otherwise provided for by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits b. make recommendations to the annual conference regarding the development, promotion, and review of a broad general program of insurance protection 3. Membership: a. twelve persons, at least one, but not more than three of whom are retired clergy. No person is eligible to be a member if a lien exists against his/her pension ben- efits. b. Members shall be elected for a term of eight years. After four years of non-mem- bership, a person may be eligible for re-election. c. Members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference. A vacancy in the membership of the board may be filled by the board for the remainder of the conference year in which the vacancy occurs, and at its next session, the annual conference shall fill the va- cancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. d. ex officio members (1) members of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits residing within the conference (2) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (3) benefits officer
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4. Organization: a. President, vice president, and secretary shall be elected by the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits. b. It is suggested that the board shall divide itself into divisions to do its work. 5. Meetings: The board shall meet at least annually or as often as necessary to do its work. 6. Responsibilities: a. Pension responsibilities: (1) seek to provide retirement benefits for all clergy members of the Detroit An- nual Conference including pensions, disabilities, and death benefits for wid- ows, widowers, and dependent children (2) work with the Clergy Retirement Security Program of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. This work is directed by the Plan Document published by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits which inter- prets all disciplinary rules. For additional details, see 2008 Discipline, ¶ 1506-09. b. Insurance responsibilities: (1) provide health coverage insurance and life insurance for all clergy in full con- nection, associate and full-time local pastors of the Detroit Annual Confer- ence. Health insurance coverage is also available for full-time lay employees. (2) upgrade and evaluate continually in light of coverages offered with cost po- tential of our conference (3) maintain files with details on all conference insurance programs and have this material available to all persons on request 7. Relationships: The board shall cooperate with other structures in the conference when necessary.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ¶ 3 1. There shall be a Board of Trustees, Incorporated. 2. Accountability: The board shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall request funding through the Council on Finance and Administration. 3. Purpose: a. provide for the needs of the annual conference for housing b. receive and safeguard gifts made to the annual conference 4. Membership: a. twelve members all of whom must be of legal age as determined by law (1) Lay members shall be professing members in good standing of local churches within the bounds of the conference. (2) These persons shall be the directors of the corporation. (3) They shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations, elected by the annual conference, and may serve a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. For vacancies between conference sessions see 2008 Discipline, Par 2512.2 b. ex officio members, without vote (1) conference treasurer (2) district superintendent designated by the cabinet 5. Organization: President, vice president, and secretary shall be elected by the trustees from its membership. The conference treasurer shall serve as treasurer.
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6. Meetings: The board shall meet at least annually. 7. Responsibilities: a. receive, collect, and hold in trust for the annual conference any and all donations, bequests, and devises of any kind, real or personal b. buy, maintain, and sell property as appropriate to provide for housing needs of conference personnel c. fulfill other duties in the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 2512
COMMISSION ON COMMUNICATIONS ¶ 4 1. Accountability: The Commission on Communications shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall request funding through the Council on Finance and Administration. 2. Purpose: a. be a service and linking agency to meet the communication, publication, multi- media, public and media relations, interpretation and promotional needs of the annual conference b. act as a resource to and have a consultative relationship with the local church, district, conference agencies, and conference staff 3. Membership: a. shall consist of seven persons nominated by the conference Committee on Nom- inations, elected by the annual conference, and may serve a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. b. may include one communication officer from each district as an ex officio mem- ber c. shall be inclusive and represent a cross-section of the conference with special attention paid to inclusion of persons who have knowledge and expertise in var- ious areas of communication and/or understanding of the communication needs of the conference d. ex officio: 1. Director of Communications 2. editor of Michigan Area Reporter 3. Members of the General Communications residing within the conference 4. Organization: a. chairperson nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference b. other officers as deemed necessary, elected by the commission from its mem- bership 5. Meetings: The commission shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its purpose. 6. Responsibilities: a. communicate to local congregations the need to pay apportionments in full b. promote the program of World Service and other conference benevolences c. promote the principles of good communication and the use of mass communica- tion methods and materials d. review and recommend improvements in all annual conference communications media e. plan training experiences for local church and district persons involved in public relations and communications f. present an observance each year at annual conference that affirms the connec- tional nature of our denomination and conference
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g. administer the WMRP Communication Fund in consultation with CFA in accor- dance with annual conference actions in 1979, 1980, and 1983 h. At the conclusion of each annual conference session, the chairperson of the Commission on Communications shall be responsible to maintain the audio and video recordings of that session for six months. They shall then be transferred to the conference archives at Adrian College. 7. Relationships: The commission shall report to the annual conference and work with churches and agencies of the conference.
COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION ¶ 5 1. Accountability: The Commission on Equitable Compensation shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall request fund- ing through the Council on Finance and Administration. 2. Purpose: a. present to each annual conference session an Adjusted Equitable Base Com- pensation Schedule for the ensuing year and ensure that no local church pastor under episcopal appointment is below equitable salary schedule b. provide additional salary beyond the equitable salary schedule to enable a pastor with special skills to serve where needed c. review and evaluate each year the justification for continuing support 3. Membership: Sixteen members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference. One-half of the members shall be elected each quadrennium. a. one clergyperson and one layperson from each district b. two members-at-large from churches of fewer than 100 professing members, composed of one clergyperson and one layperson c. ex officio members (1) conference treasurer (2) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (3) representative from the conference CFA (4) representative from the conference Board of Ordained Ministry 4. Organization: a. Chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary shall be elected by the commission from its membership and constitute the executive committee. b. The executive committee shall be empowered to act on behalf of the commission between meetings and shall report such action to the commission at its next meeting. c. The conference treasurer shall serve as the commission treasurer. 5. Meetings: The commission shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its function. 6. Responsibilities: a. study the needs for additional support within the conference and the sources of income b. recommend annually to the annual conference for its action an Adjusted Equi- table Base Compensation Schedule of minimum salaries for all full-time pastors or those clergy members of the annual conference appointed less-than-full-time to a local church c. The treasurer shall present an audited financial statement annually to the annual conference for publication in the conference Journal, including a complete list of the equitable compensation charges, showing the amount provided by the com- mission for each charge. This item is listed in the conference Journal in the trea-
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surer’s supplemental report titled “Ministerial and Program Support Payments”. d. Each district superintendent shall provide the commission annually with applica- tions from charges which are eligible to receive equitable compensation support and shall be accessible for the fall meeting for the purpose of clarifying and eval- uating the applications. It is expected that members of the commission meet with their respective district superintendent following the fall funding meeting and prior to the fall commission meeting to review applications from that district. e. It shall be the commission’s goal to create a collegial and cooperative relationship with the cabinet, individual district superintendents, and the charges that make application for support funds. (1) At the same time, the commission shall set reasonable standards of eligibility for funds and shall seek to enable all applicants to be accountable to the an- nual conference for use of those funds in a way that reflects sound steward- ship of all resources in pursuit of missional goals and practices. (2) To enable this process, the commission shall seek to educate and enter into timely and flexible negotiations with all persons surrounding any given ap- plication. f. give special attention to ethnic pastors serving ethnic ministries g. fulfill other duties as listed in 2008 Discipline, ¶ 625 7. Relationships: The commission shall be related to church extension, United Methodist Union, and the Alliance for Urban Ministry for purposes of ensuring adequate com- pensation.
COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (CFA) ¶ 6 1. Accountability: The Council on Finance and Administration is accountable to and shall annually file a written report (including their funding) with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: a. oversees the financial and administrative welfare of the conference b. Within the work of this council is provision for the development and implementa- tion of the conference moving policies for appointed clergy. 3. Membership: a. Fifteen members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nomina- tions and elected by the annual conference for a quadrennium. There shall be at least one layperson more than clergy included in the voting membership of the council. b. Vacancies during a quadrennium will be filled by the council until the next annual conference. c. The conference treasurer shall be nominated by the council and elected by the annual conference. d. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: (1) bishop and assistant to the bishop (2) conference treasurer (3) director of connectional ministries (4) executive director of the United Methodist Foundation (5) two representatives from the Conference Leadership Team (6) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (7) Members of the General Council on Finance and Administration residing within the conference. 4. Organization: A president, vice president, secretary, and chairpersons of the standing committees of audit, investment, and moving shall be elected by the council from its
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membership. The conference treasurer shall be the treasurer of the Council on Fi- nance and Administration. 5. Meetings: The council shall meet at least four times per year. 6. Responsibilities: a. study the needs of all annual conference agencies to be included in the budget of the annual conference b. present to the annual conference an annual budget after having received rec- ommendations from the Conference Leadership Team for ministries needing to be funded c. determine and recommend to the annual conference the appropriate formulas and processes to be used within the conference d. provide sufficient and equitable support for district superintendents and other staff employed by the conference e. develop and implement moving policies to be used in the appointive process f. report and make recommendations to the annual conference on any request to conduct a special conference-wide financial appeal prior to final decision by the annual conference 7. Relationships: The council will work collaboratively with the Conference Leadership Team and Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits.
MICHIGAN AREA LOAN FUNDS ¶ 7 1. Accountability: The Michigan Area Loan Funds shall be accountable to and shall an- nually file a written report with both the Detroit and West Michigan annual confer- ences. 2. Purpose: administer the Missions and Church Extension Trust Fund and the Adrian- Albion College Endowment Fund 3. Membership: a. Twelve trustees: six shall be elected by the Detroit Annual Conference and six by West Michigan Annual Conference. b. They shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations of the respective an- nual conferences and elected by their annual conferences. c. They shall be elected for three-year terms in three classes of two persons each. 4. Organization: The Michigan Area Loan Funds shall be incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the state of Michigan. The trustees shall elect, at the annual meeting, a president, vice president, and secretary. The resident agent is des- ignated treasurer and serves without vote. 5. Meetings: The trustees meet at least annually. The annual meeting takes place during September or October. 6. Responsibilities: a. appoint the resident agent to act for the corporation in its day-to-day business b. manage the two funds c. act on requests for loans d. safeguard all monies, notes, and other assets of the funds
UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION ¶ 8 1. There may be a United Methodist Foundation serving both Annual Conferences in the State of Michigan. 2. Accountability: The foundation shall be accountable to and annually file a written re- port with the Detroit Annual Conference and the West Michigan Annual Conference.
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3. Purpose: To encourage the giving of gifts, conscientious investing and stewardship education for United Methodist churches in the Michigan Area. 4. Membership: a. There will be a Board of Directors with twelve (12) directors elected at the Foun- dation’s Annual Meeting. Six (6) directors will be from the Detroit Annual Confer- ence and six (6) will be from the West Michigan Annual Conference. These directors shall be reported to each Annual Conference and their respective Nom- inating Committee. b. Directors are elected by the then-sitting Board and serve three-year terms unless they are elected to fill an unexpired term. Directors may be reelected for a sec- ond full term, but no Board Director may serve for more than 9 consecutive years. c. Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Directors present and voting at any regular or special meeting of the Board. A Director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office. d. Ex officio without vote: 1. Area Bishop 2. Executive Director of Foundation 3. Treasurers of each Michigan Area Annual Conference. 5. Organization: a. The officers of the Foundation shall be: chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer. All officers, except the Executive Director, shall serve without compen- sation and be directors of the Foundation. b. There shall be an Executive Committee made as follows: chairperson, vice chair- person, secretary, treasurer, stewardship committee chair, investment chair, fi- nance/audit chair, personnel/management chair, marketing chair, and the Executive Director. c. There shall be a 12 -15 member Advisory Board in addition to the Board of Di- rectors. The members of this Board will be selected for specific skill needs for the work of the Foundation and will be invited to serve by the Executive Commit- tee. d. There shall be five (5) standing committees: Investment, Stewardship, Finance/Audit, Marketing, Personnel/Management. e. The Foundation Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Executive Com- mittee shall hire the Executive Director. 6. Meetings: The Foundation shall meet at least twice annually with additional meetings scheduled and called by the chairperson and Executive Director. Special meetings may be called by the President or at least three (3) other directors of the Board on three (3) days notice to each Director. 7. Responsibilities: a. Encourage the giving of gifts to United Methodist Churches for the support of their ministries b. Provide resources to United Methodist Churches and their members regarding charitable giving and estate planning. c. Teach and encourage Biblical Stewardship principles to our churches and their members. d. Encourage and receive gifts, trusts, and bequests of real and/or personal prop- erty on behalf of either the Detroit Annual Conference or the West Michigan An- nual Conference.
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e. Offer responsible choices and opportunities for investing United Methodist finan- cial assets. f. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to congregations on the status of funds held by the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan.
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP TEAM ¶ 9 1. Accountability: The Conference Leadership Team is a council with governing respon- sibilities that shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall request funding through the Council on Finance and Administra- tion. 2. Purpose: To act on behalf of the annual conference between sessions to implement the conference vision. 3. Membership: a. Area Bishop b. Conference Lay Leader c. Cabinet assignment - for a term of no less than two but no more than three years. d. Chairperson of the Council on Finance and Administration e. Chairpersons of the District Councils on Ministries (or equivalent) f. Conference Secretary of Global Ministries g. Twelve Members-at-large (1) at least two of which shall be between the ages of 12-30 (2) shall not be leaders of conference agencies (3) shall be selected by the Committee on Nominations, with input from the lead- ership team based on needed skills (4) shall be elected for four-year terms in 4 classes of 3 persons each h. The bishop, in consultation with the Committee on Nominations, may provide two additional persons at large to ensure inclusiveness and diversity. These persons shall not be leaders of conference agencies. These persons, if the bishop so chooses to act, shall be appointed annually. i. Other members with voice, but no vote (1) Director of Connectional Ministries (2) Conference Treasurer (3) Chairperson of the Commission on Religion and Race (4) Chairperson of the Commission on the Status and Role of Women (5) Chairperson of the Committee on Disability Concerns (6) Any person residing within the bounds of the annual conference with mem- bership on the Connectional Table- 2008 Discipline ¶ 901 4. Organization: a. The Bishop shall select, in consultation with the Director of Connectional Min- istries and Conference Lay Leader, 2 individuals, one clergy and one laity, to serve as chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Conference Leadership Team. These individuals may be drawn from the membership listed in ¶ 9.3 above or may be in addition thereto. In the event that the chairperson selected is clergy, then the Conference Lay Leader is eligible to be selected as the vice-chairper- son. b. A recording secretary shall be co-opted to serve, shall not be a member of the Conference Leadership Team and have no voice or vote. 5. Meetings: The team shall meet at least five times a year. The bishop or conference lay leader may call special meetings as necessary to respond to the ministry needs of the conference. All members of the team shall meet the minimum attendance re-
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quirement of being present at two-thirds (66 percent) of leadership team meetings. Failure to meet the minimum attendance requirement will result in being declared in- eligible to serve as a member of the leadership team. 6. Responsibilities: The Conference Leadership Team shall act on behalf of the annual conference between sessions in order to give general direction, guidance, and align- ment of resources, structure and ministries in support of the mission, vision and goals of the conference. a. Affirm the permission-giving strategies of the Detroit Annual Conference. Throughout each segment of the conference there will be stakeholders who iden- tify the needs of the mission and vision and organize their constituency around the strategies for change. b. Be the policy-setting and decision-making body for the conference between its sessions within limits set by the annual conference. c. coordinate and support the work of the agencies as they focus spiritual, human and fiscal resources to meet identified needs for mission and ministry. d. convene an annual Visioning Conference of conference and district leaders to test the current vision and develop a future vision for the conference for change. e. recommend priorities to the annual conference on a quadrennial basis f. develop measures of performance and evaluate the effectiveness of the agencies in fulfilling its and the conference’s vision, mission, and goals. g. provide an opportunity for effective communication to and from local churches through the district and conference agencies throughout the visioning process. h. appoint Task Forces as needed. 7. Relationships: a. Work collaboratively with the Council on Finance and Administration in establish- ing and submitting a proposed budget to the annual conference. b. Members-at-large shall be responsible for acting as a communication link and an accountability resource for the agencies to which they are assigned.
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP TEAM PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ¶ 9A 1. Accountability: The Conference Leadership Team Personnel Committee shall be ac- countable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget, and shall annually file a written report with the Annual Conference. 2. Purpose: Provide for an adequate program and support staff to carry out the pur- poses, goals, and responsibilities of the Conference Leadership Team. 3. Membership: a. Eight persons nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Annual Conference. b. one person appointed by the Conference Leadership Team c. ex-officio members: 1. Area Bishop 2. Director of Connectional Ministries 4. Organization: a. Chairperson nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Annual Conference. b. Vice Chairperson and secretary nominated by the Conference Leadership Team Personnel Committee from its membership. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as often as necessary, and not less than twice each year. It shall meet at least once a year with each of the program directors and support staff members.
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6. Responsibilities: a. Consult with the Director of Connectional Ministries on the hiring, evaluation, sup- port, and termination of program director staff. It will consult with the cabinet as needed. b. Give oversight to the hiring, evaluation, and termination of program support staff. c. Participate in the Conference Support Staff Policy Committee in the development of guidelines for Conference Support Staff.
COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY ¶ 10 1. Accountability: The Commission on Archives and History shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall request funding through the Council on Finance and Administration. 2. Purpose: preserve the records of the annual conference and collect and preserve data of historical value 3. Membership: a. twelve persons: one representative from each district and five members-at-large nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the an- nual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. b. Members of the General Commission on Archives and History residing within the conference shall serve ex officio. 4. Organization: chairperson and secretary nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years 5. Meetings: There shall be two meetings each year. 6. Responsibilities: a. maintain a fire-safe historical and archival depository and see that all current items (of historical nature) are preserved therein b. provide for ownership of real property and receive gifts and bequests c. provide liaison with shrines, landmarks, and conference historical sites in their bounds d. assist the bishop or conference program committee in planning for historical ob- servances at annual conference e. establish retention and disposition schedules for local church records under guidelines set by the General Commission on Archives and History f. encourage and assist local churches in preserving their records and compiling their histories g. engage with other Wesleyan, Methodist, or Evangelical United Brethren-related denominations in lifting up our joint heritage 7. Relationships: The committee shall be related to the Friends of the Archives.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE ¶ 11 1. Accountability: The conference Program Committee shall be accountable to the an- nual conference. It shall request funding through the Council on Finance and Admin- istration. 2. Purpose: arrange the program for each session of the annual conference 3. Membership: nine members nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference in three classes for a quadrennium. The fol- lowing shall be ex officio members: a. bishop or his/her representative b. pastor of the entertaining church c. conference lay leader or his/her representative
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d. representative from the Division on Worship e. Conference Leadership Team, designated by the chairperson of the Team f. conference secretary g. chairperson of the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure h. president of Adrian College or his/her representative i. director of connectional ministries j. representative from the Committee on Standing Rules k. annual conference facilitator l. representative from the Commission on Communications m. district superintendent designated by the cabinet n. representative from the conference organization of United Methodist Men o. representative from conference organization of United Methodist Women p. representative from the conference Council on Youth Ministry q. representative from the Board of Ordained Ministry r. Director of Communications 4. Organization: The chairperson shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference. The vice chairperson and sec- retary shall be elected by the conference Program Committee from within its group. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet at least once annually. 6. Responsibilities: a. arrange the program for each session of the annual conference b. appoint (1) an annual conference coordinator of facilities (2) the head usher for annual conference (3) the chairperson of the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure 7. Relationships: with all agencies participating in the annual conference session
CONFERENCE SUPPORT STAFF POLICY COMMITTEE ¶ 12 1. Accountability: The conference Support Staff Policy Committee shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall request funding through the Conference Leadership Team. 2. Purpose: responsible for reviewing and maintaining the conference support staff per- sonnel policy 3. Membership: a. one representative from each of the following agencies, chosen by that agency: (1) Conference Leadership Team (2) Council on Finance and Administration (3) United Methodist Foundation b. one representative from each of the district committees on district superinten- dency selected by the appointive cabinet c. three present support staff (one elected by the district administrative assistants and two from the conference center support staff) d. director of connectional ministries 4. Organization: a. The director of connectional ministries shall be the convener. b. Other officers shall be elected as determined by the committee. 5. Meetings: The director of connectional ministries shall convene the committee bian- nually, with additional meetings as needed.
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6. Responsibilities: a. review guidelines and processes for the employment, training, performance re- view, job enhancement, and termination of employment of all support staff b. update periodically a manual which includes all policies for support staff working for the Detroit Annual Conference 7. Relationships: This committee shall report directly to the annual conference. The committee’s operating funds shall come from the Connectional Ministry apportion- ment. Funds for employment of support staff shall come from employing agencies.
COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY ¶ 13 1. Accountability: The conference Committee on Episcopacy shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall request funding through the Council on Finance and Administration of each conference. 2. Purpose: provide support and counsel to the bishop and interpret the episcopal office to members of the annual conference 3. Membership: The committee shall be elected quadrennially by the annual conference at the session following the General and shall include a. two laywomen, two laymen, two clergypersons, two members-at-large to make possible the representation of ethnics, youth, young adults, and older adults b. two persons appointed by the bishop, provided that one layperson shall be the conference lay leader and provided that at least four of the ten persons in a. and b. are clergypersons c. Lay and clergy members of the jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy shall be ex officio members. 4. Organization: Chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary shall be elected by the committee from its membership. When the committee meets with West Michigan’s committee as an area Committee on Episcopacy, the officers shall be elected from the total membership. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet at least annually. Additional meetings shall be on call of the bishop or the chairperson. 6. Responsibilities: a. support the bishop in the oversight of the spiritual and temporal affairs of the church b. be available to the bishop for counsel c. help determine the episcopal needs of the conference and/or area and make rec- ommendations to appropriate bodies d. keep the bishop advised concerning conditions within the conference and/or the area e. interpret to the people of the area and to conference agencies the nature and function of the episcopal office f. hold an annual consultation and appraisal of the work of the bishop g. report needs for episcopal leadership to the jurisdictional Committee on Episco- pacy through the elected members of that committee
EPISCOPAL RESIDENCE COMMITTEE ¶ 14 1. Accountability: The Episcopal Residence Committee shall be accountable to the Com- mittee on Episcopacy. It shall request funding through the Board of Trustees and the Council on Finance and Administration of each conference. 2. Purpose: give oversight in matters of upkeep, maintenance, improvements, and ap- propriate insurance coverage for the episcopal residence
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3. Membership: a. one member of the Committee on Episcopacy from each conference b. chairperson or his/her designate from the Council on Finance and Administration from each conference c. chairperson or his/her designate from the boards of trustees from each confer- ence 4. Organization: The chairperson of the Episcopal Residence Committee shall be the representative of the Committee on Episcopacy of the annual conference in which the episcopal residence is located. There shall be a secretary and such other officers as needed elected by the committee from its membership. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet at least annually. 6. Responsibilities: a. make recommendations to the annual conferences regarding the purchase, sale, or rental of an episcopal residence b. prepare an annual budget covering the cost of providing the residence which shall include utilities, insurance, and normal costs of maintenance c. forward the proposed budget to the Council on Finance and Administration of each annual conference d. forward the proposed budget annually to the General Council on Finance and Administration e. supervise the expenditure of funds for expenses of the residence and account for such expenditures annually to each annual conference
COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF CLERGY MEMBERS AND LOCAL PASTORS ¶ 15A 1. Accountability: The Committee on Investigation of Clergy Members and Local Pastors shall be accountable to the annual conference through the clergy session. 2. Purpose: hear charges brought against a clergy member or a local pastor and make appropriate recommendations 3. Membership: Members are nominated by the bishop in consultation with the Board of Ordained Ministry and elected quadrennially by the annual conference a. four clergy in full connection b. three professing members, c. ten alternate members, five of whom shall be clergy in full connection and five professing members d. None shall be members of the Board of Ordained Ministry, the cabinet, or imme- diate family members. 4. Organization: This committee shall be organized in accordance with the 2008 Disci- pline, ¶ 2703.2. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as needed. 6. Responsibilities: The committee shall carry out the responsibilities in the 2008 Dis- cipline, ¶ 2702 thru ¶ 2706 inclusive.
COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF DIACONAL MINISTERS ¶ 15B 1. Accountability: The Committee on Investigation of Diaconal Ministers shall be ac- countable to the annual conference through the clergy session. 2. Purpose: hear charges brought against a diaconal minister and make appropriate recommendations 3. Membership: Members are nominated by the bishop in consultation with the Board of laity (for professing members) and with the board of ordained ministry (for clergy
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in full connection and diaconal ministers) and elected quadrennially by the annual conference a. four diaconal ministers or professing members of the church b. three clergy in full connection c. ten alternate members, five of whom shall be diaconal ministers or professing members and five clergy in full connection. 4. Organization: This committee shall be organized in accordance with the 2008 Disci- pline, ¶ 2703.3 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as needed. 6. Responsibilities: The committee shall carry out the responsibilities in the 2008 Dis- cipline, ¶ 2702 thru ¶ 2706 inclusive.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE ¶ 16 1. Accountability: The Administrative Review Committee shall be accountable to the an- nual conference and report to the clergy session as necessary. 2. Purpose: To ensure that the Disciplinary procedures for involuntary leaves of absence, involuntary retirement or administrative location are properly followed. 3. Membership: There shall be three members and two alternates, all clergy as required by ¶636 of the 2008 Discipline, nominated by the Bishop and elected for the quadren- nium by the clergy session. 4. Organization: The chairperson shall be elected from the membership of the commit- tee. 5. Meetings: The Committee shall meet as necessary.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON INCAPACITY ¶ 17 1. Accountability: The Joint Committee on Incapacity shall be accountable to the annual conference through the Board of Ordained Ministry and Conference Board of Pen- sions and Health Insurance. Its operating budget shall be funded through the Board of ordained Ministry. 2. Purpose: provide a supportive ministry to those clergy members with physical and/or emotional disabilities 3. Membership: a. two representatives each from the Board of Ordained Ministry and the Confer- ence Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, who may be elected by those boards at the beginning of each quadrennium b. district superintendent appointed by the bishop c. Unless and until other members are elected, the chairperson and registrar of the Board of Ordained Ministry and the chairperson and secretary of the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, or others designated by them, shall be authorized to represent their respective boards. 4. Organization: The committee shall organize at the beginning of each quadrennium by the election of a chairperson and secretary. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as needed. 6. Responsibilities: a. study the problems of incapacity in the annual conference b. provide for continuing personal ministry to disabled clergy c. determine what medical doctor(s) it will approve d. determine what medical doctor(s) it will recommend to the General Board of Pen- sion and Health Benefits
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e. make recommendations to the Board of Ordained Ministry, Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, and the cabinet on matters related to incapacity f. cooperate with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits in its adminis- tration of incapacity benefits g. perform all other functions in the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 652
COMMITTEE ON THE JOURNAL ¶ 18 1. Accountability: The Committee on the Journal shall be accountable to the annual con- ference. It shall request funding through the Council on Finance and Administration. 2. Purpose: be responsible for the annual conference Journal 3. Membership: a. conference secretary and secretarial assistants b. Four persons shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations, elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. If not otherwise members of the annual conference, these persons shall become members of the annual conference. c. other persons, appointed by the conference secretary, who are deemed neces- sary to fulfill the purpose d. ex officio: 1. Chairperson of the Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure 2. Director of Communications. 4. Organization: The conference secretary shall serve as chairperson. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as needed. 6. Responsibilities: a. review annually the format and content of the Journal, complying with the disci- plinary requirements b. ensure that the daily proceedings of annual conference sessions are reviewed and accurately recorded c. prepare a report for inclusion in the Journal reviewing the legislation of the con- ference that requires follow-up or implementation by agencies and local churches of the annual conference d. be responsible for the formatting, printing, and distributing of the Journal e. assist the conference secretary in the fulfillment of other responsibilities
COMMITTEE ON MEMOIRS ¶ 19 1. Accountability: The Committee on Memoirs shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: a. develop and keep memoirs for publishing in the Journal of the persons listed in 6.c. when deceased b. provide written reflection regarding the deceased to the program committee for the Annual Conference memorial service. 3. Membership: The chairperson plus one from each district nominated by the confer- ence Committee on Nominations, elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. 4. Organization: A chairperson nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference and a secretary elected by the committee. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as needed.
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6. Responsibilities: a. When a lay member death occurs in a district, the district representative shall contact the chairperson b. Clergy deaths are reported to the conference office c. The memoirs for the following persons are to be included in the Journal (1) clergy, including retirees, part-time and retired local pastors, and their spouses and widows(ers) (2) diaconal ministers (3) lay members of the previous annual conference (4) laypersons of the conference support staff and ministry team (5) dependent children of clergy members (6) missionaries related to the conference (7) others recommended by the Committee on Memoirs d. The chairperson of the committee is responsible for preparing the written mem- oirs for the above persons in a format appropriate for printing in the Journal by June 15.
MICHIGAN AREA CLERGY FAMILY ADVOCACY COMMITTEE ¶ 20 1. Accountability: The Michigan Area Clergy Family Advocacy Committee shall be ac- countable to the bishop both in matters of programming and budget. 2. Purpose: To be an advocate for clergy families in crisis situations. 3. Membership: Ten members a. One representative from each Conference Council on Finance & Administration b. One representative from each Conference Commission on Status and Role of Women c. One representative from each Conference Board of Ordained Ministry d. One district superintendent from each cabinet. e. The Clergy Family Advocacy Coordinator from each conference, once named. 4. Organization: Chairperson and secretary nominated and elected by the committee from its membership. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet at least twice a year. 6. Responsibilities: a. Oversee a support program for clergy families in the Michigan area b. Recommend names for the position of Clergy Family Advocacy Coordinators to the bishop who will name the coordinators c. Review and update the job description of the Clergy Family Advocacy Coordina- tors d. Provide supervision, review and support of the Clergy Family Advocacy Coordi- nators. 7. There will be a Clergy Family Advocacy Coordinator in each annual conference that will be named by the bishop in collaboration with the Clergy Family Advocacy Com- mittee.
COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS ¶ 21 1. Accountability: The conference Committee on Nominations shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. It shall request funding through the Council on Finance and Administration. 2. Purpose: prepare and present to the annual conference the slate of nominees giving consideration to one-third clergypersons, one-third laymen, one-third laywomen, and
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ethnic balance for the various organizational units, as outlined on the table of contents pages of the structure. 3. Membership: a. two persons elected from each district serving a term of four years b. twelve additional members with three elected annually by the annual conference, equally divided into four classes c. The following shall be ex officio members (1) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (2) director of connectional ministries (3) conference lay leader or representative (4) chairperson or representative from the Committee on Standing Rules (5) presidents or representatives from the conference Council on Youth Ministry, conference United Methodist Men, and conference United Methodist Women (6) the following chairpersons or representatives without vote: Commission on Religion and Race, Commission on Status and Role of Women, one repre- sentative from each program board, and the secretary of the conference Committee on Nominations d. The term of office for the conference Committee on Nominations shall be four years. No elected member of the committee shall be eligible to serve more than two terms in succession, except the chairperson who may complete his/her term. 4. Organization: a. chairperson and vice chairperson elected by the committee from its membership b. The secretary shall (1) be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference. The term of office shall be four years with a maxi- mum tenure of two terms. (2) be an ex officio member of the conference Committee on Nominations with- out a vote. (3) serve as convener of the committee until a chairperson is elected. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet within three months following the annual con- ference session. Thereafter, it may meet as often as needed on the call of its chair- person, resident bishop, or secretary. 6. Responsibilities: a. prepare and present a slate of nominees to the annual conference for election b. shall be empowered to fill vacancies, unless otherwise provided for by the Disci- pline, occurring between sessions of the annual conference as requested by the affected council, board, commission, or committee, subject to approval of the fol- lowing session of the annual conference 7. Relationships: The conference Committee on Nominations shall interact with the var- ious boards, councils, commissions, and committees of the annual conference to achieve membership inclusiveness.
COMMITTEE ON REFERENCE AND DAILY PROCEDURE (REDAP) ¶ 22 1. Accountability: The Committee on Reference and Daily Procedure shall be account- able to the conference Program Committee in matters of both program and budget. 2. Purpose: facilitate the work of annual conference session. 3. Membership: six members: a. two representatives from the Committee on Standing Rules named by that com- mittee b. conference secretary or his/her representative
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c. annual conference facilitator d. two persons from the conference Program Committee named by that committee, one of whom shall serve as chairperson of ReDaP 4. Organization: The conference Program Committee shall name the chairperson of ReDaP. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as many times as necessary to fulfill its respon- sibilities. 6. Responsibilities: a. assign appropriate reports and legislative business of the annual conference to its legislative sections b. receive new business according to procedure outlined in the conference rules of order and assign to legislative sections c. secure and train leaders of the legislative sections d. coordinate the daily schedule for annual conference e. The committee chairperson shall be the coordinator for the reports from legisla- tive sections at annual conference. f. The committee shall carry out any other functions assigned to it by the confer- ence Program Committee.
COMMITTEE ON STANDING RULES ¶ 23 1. Accountability: The Committee on Standing Rules shall be accountable to and an- nually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: ensure that the rules of the annual conference comply with the Discipline and assist the annual conference in the development of conference rules in order to conduct business 3. Membership: a. twelve persons nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations, elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms b. ex officio members (1) annual conference facilitator (2) journal secretary (3) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (4) Director of Connectional Ministries 4. Organization: A chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary shall be elected by the committee. 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as needed. 6. Responsibilities: a. review the rules of the annual conference b. initiate rules when appropriate c. clarify rules and procedures for operation of the annual conference d. ensure that annual conference rules are compatible with the Discipline
ALLIANCE FOR URBAN MINISTRY ¶ 24 1. Accountability: The conference Alliance for Urban Ministry shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team in matters of program and budget and annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: a. develop urban policy b. evaluate the progress and effectiveness of urban ministries and make recom- mended changes 557 22 Structure
c. allocate funds and other resources in order to develop and strengthen urban min- istry 3. Membership: a. Fifteen members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nomina- tions and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maxi- mum of two terms. The members shall be organized into four classes with each class having at least one member from a district other than Detroit East or Detroit West. An effort shall be made to keep at least one community organizer, urban planner, and economic developer on the alliance at all times. b. one representative from the Commission on Equitable Compensation c. one representative from the Division of Church Extension d. one representative from the United Methodist Foundation e. two representatives from the United Methodist Union f. one representative from each of the five district boards of missions g. ex officio members (1) bishop (2) one district superintendent designated by the cabinet (3) executive secretary of the United Methodist Union (4) a conference program staff member if assigned to the committee. 4. Organization: a. chairperson, in addition to the 21 members, nominated by the conference Com- mittee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference for a term of two years b. vice chairperson and secretary elected by the alliance for a term of two years c. strategy groups defined in the urban policy adopted by the annual conference in June 1995. These shall include volunteers and co-opted members with interest and/or expertise in the specific areas: (1) ministries with children, youth, and their families (2) evangelism and spiritual empowerment ministries (3) leadership development ministries (4) church redevelopment and new church development (5) strengthening church/community relationships (6) fund raising/resource development (7) urban, suburban, and rural relationships d. The executive committee shall be the officers of the alliance and three or four additional members. It shall be responsible for the administrative oversight of the alliance. 5. Meetings: a. The alliance shall meet four times a year. b. The executive committee shall meet as needed. c. Strategy groups shall meet as needed. 6. Responsibilities: a. coordinate urban ministry work and interest b. raise new funds and allocate existing funds and other resources for urban min- istry c. establish joint ventures and partnerships to tackle challenging urban problems d. utilize existing and develop new urban expertise, knowledge, experience, and instrumentation to develop and carry out the Urban Ministry Plan e. retain, maintain, and advocate for conference funding provided for urban ministry, particularly as it relates to the funds received in the past by the Detroit Metropol-
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itan Coordinating Committee and the urban work section of the Conference Lead- ership Team f. cultivate district boards of missions for participation in the Urban Ministry Plan g. cultivate the influence, presence, and expertise ecumenically and with secular organizations h. identify urban churches, in consultation with the district superintendents, that are beginning to decline or may do so in the near future. With the district superin- tendent, congregation, urban missioner, and other council staff, as appropriate, design a plan to redevelop the congregation. I. annually evaluate the progress being made toward the vision of the Urban Min- istry Plan and provide a report to the urban churches which includes progress on strategies and recommended changes j. submit “The State of Urban Life and Ministry,” a written historical report, to the annual conference 7. Relationships: a. provide representation to the Division of Parish and Community Development. b. work toward a collaborative model with the agencies whose scope of ministry may have impact upon the urban churches, communities, and their peoples. c. recommend programs and strategic priorities to related agencies for funding and other assistance and receive recommendations in return.
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ¶ 25 1. Accountability: The Board of Christian Education shall be accountable to the Confer- ence Leadership Team in matters of program and budget and annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: Enable district and local congregation leaders, both laity and clergy, through resources, ministry opportunities for training and programming, and ongoing support as together we strive to make disciples of Jesus Christ. 3. Membership: a. One clergy person and one lay person from each district shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. b. Each district shall elect annually a person to serve on the board who will repre- sent the district in Christian education programming. c. ex officio members (1) district project directors whose primary portfolio is Christian education or dis- trict Christian education consultants (2) director of Skills on Wheels (3) assistant or consultant to the Board of Christian Education, when there is one (4) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (5) members of the General Board of Discipleship residing within the confer- ence d. resource persons: annually, the board may invite additional persons who have expertise in needed areas of Christian educational ministry to assist focus min- istry groups 4. Organization: a. chairperson, in addition to the members, nominated by the conference Commit- tee on Nominations in consultation with the board and elected by the annual con- ference
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b. vice chairperson and secretary elected by the board c. ministry focus groups (1) The groups will annually be redefined by the board; some will be continu- ous. (2) Members of the board may select the ministry focus groups on which they will serve. (3) The groups will meet as needed. (4) Minutes of the groups are to be sent to the chairperson of the board. (5) A written report of each ministry focus group shall be given at every board meeting. (6) Calendared events, budgets, and focus ministry group vision for events or projects shall be approved by the board. 5. Meetings: The board shall meet three times annually. 6. Responsibilities: a. promote and support the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ b. provide training for district and local congregation workers in Christian education c. develop methods for communicating with district and local congregation leaders d. promote church school attendance and growth e. assist local congregations in programs that help persons recognize God’s call for Christian education in their lives f. assist the conference and local congregations in learning how to support, nurture, and advocate for all persons: children, youth, adults, and families
BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY ¶ 26 1. Accountability: The Board of Church and Society shall be accountable to the Confer- ence Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: a. relate the gospel of Jesus Christ to the members of the church and to the persons and structures of the communities and world in which they live b. show the members of the church and of the society that the reconciliation which God effected through Christ involves personal, social, and civic righteousness 3. Membership: a. Thirty-two members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nom- inations and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. Members shall be assigned to divisions by the board’s executive committee. b. ex officio members (1) conference United Methodist Women mission coordinator for social action (2) members of the General Board of Church and Society residing within the conference (3) district superintendent designated by the cabinet 4. Organization: a. chairperson, in addition to the 32 members, nominated by the conference Com- mittee on Nominations, in consultation with the board, and elected by the annual conference b. vice chairperson and secretary nominated and elected by the board c. a director for each of the following divisions: (1) Education: educate leaders and members of local congregations about var- ious social issues (consciousness raising)
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(2) Communication: keep local congregations informed and aware of study, ac- tion needs, and opportunities related to community, state, national, and in- ternational issues of peace and justice. (3) Advocacy: responsible for training, resourcing, and encouraging local con- gregations and their leaders to advocate for, witness, and act in response to needs and issues of justice and peace (4) Networking: help local congregations make connections with other local con- gregations, general church and conference agencies, and other public, pri- vate, and governmental resources, with particular emphasis on issues which affect their communities d. The executive committee shall be the officers of the board and the directors of the divisions. 5. Meetings: a. The board and divisions shall meet at least two times annually. b. In addition, the divisions, sections, and task forces may meet as necessary to accomplish their work. 6. Responsibilities: a. develop and promote programs on church and society (e.g., Doing the Word, U.N./Washington D.C. seminars) b. serve to connect the local churches, districts, and General Board of Church and Society c. develop programs which provide education and action on issues confronting the church consistent with the Social Principles and the policies adopted by General Conference 7. Relationships: The board shall work with other structures in the conference for the purpose of providing guidance on social issues and keeping them aware of the need for study and action in the areas of peace and world order, human welfare, political and human rights, and environmental justice and survival.
BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP ¶ 27 1. Accountability: The Board of Discipleship shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: foster and develop the ministry of the local church and the units of the annual conference in the areas of evangelism, worship, and stewardship 3. Membership: a. Thirty-four members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nom- inations and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. The members shall be assigned to divisions by the board’s executive committee. b. ex officio members (1) members of the General Board of Discipleship residing within the confer- ence (2) staff related to the board (3) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (4) conference UMW mission coordinator for spiritual growth 4. Organization: a. chairperson, in addition to the 34 members, nominated by the conference Com- mittee on Nominations in consultation with the board and elected by the annual conference
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b. vice chairperson and secretary elected by the board c. the following divisions, each electing its own director and secretary: (1) Evangelism (2) Worship (3) Stewardship d. The executive committee shall be the officers of the board and the directors of the divisions. 5. Meetings: The board and its divisions shall meet at least two times annually. Divi- sions, sections, and task forces may meet as necessary to accomplish their work. 6. Responsibilities: a. provide resources in worship, evangelism, and stewardship to local churches b. provide training opportunities in the three areas of ministry c. research and develop new resources useful to local churches and conference agencies d. maintain a leisure evangelism program at resort areas within the bounds of the annual conference 7. Relationships: a. The divisions shall cooperate with one another to provide maximum service to local churches and other units of the annual conference. b. The divisions and board shall keep the Conference Leadership Team informed of ministries in process and take assignments from time to time from the annual conference and/or Conference Leadership Team.
BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES ¶ 28 1. Accountability: The Board of Global Ministries shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a writ- ten report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: seek to express the total mission of the church in the context of a global setting. 3. Membership: a. Twelve members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nomina- tions, and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a max- imum of two terms. Nominations shall be for specific positions on the Board. (1) Nominations to the executive committee would include the following offices: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Financial Secretary, and Secretary. (2) Additional Board positions to be nominated would be the Chairs of the Hunger/UMCOR, Health and Wellness, Volunteers in Mission, Town and Country, Advance, Communications, Conference Committee on Mission Per- sonal, and one at-large member. b. ex officio members (1) Conference secretary of global ministries, who shall be appointed by the bishop in consultation with the board, shall serve as a member of the Exec- utive Committee. (2) Conference Chair of the Haiti Task Force (3) Conference Chair of the Liberia Task Force (4) directors of the General Board of Global Ministries residing within the con- ference. (5) disaster response coordinator, who shall be appointed by the bishop in con- sultation with the Board (6) representative from the Conference Council on Youth Ministries
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(7) mission coordinator of the conference organization of United Methodist Men (8) mission coordinator for education and interpretation of the conference or- ganization of the United Methodist Women (9) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (10) General Board of Global Ministries missionaries serving within the confer- ence c. The following district representatives, identified by district leadership, shall be ex officio members of the appropriate committees: (1) coordinator of Hunger/UMCOR (2) coordinator of disaster response (3) representative of health and wellness (4) representative of town and country (5) secretary of global ministries on the Secretaries of Global Ministries Com- mittee (6) Each district board of missions and church extension and the United Methodist Union of Greater Detroit may have an ex officio representative on the Advance Committee 4. Organization: a. The executive committee shall be: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Financial Sec- retary, Secretary and Conference Secretary of Global Ministries. b. The Board shall be the members of the Executive Committee, the committee chairs and the ex officio officers listed above. c. Committee membership will consist of the district leaders listed in 3.c and addi- tional members invited by the Committee Chairperson as needed. 5. Meetings: a. The Board and its committees meet at least two times annually. b. In addition, the committees may meet as necessary to accomplish the work. 6. Responsibilities of the board: a. cooperate with the General Board of Global Ministries in carrying out the policies and promoting all phases of the work as related to the scope of the board as set forth in the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 633 b. fulfill the responsibilities for conference boards of global ministries in the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 633.4b - 633.6 7. Responsibilities of the committees: a. Advance: establish, oversee, and interpret advance projects at all levels b. Health and Wellness: direct and oversee annual conference relationships with related agencies and efforts c. Hunger/UMCOR: direct and oversee projects related to hunger and UMCOR d. Mission Personnel: direct and oversee the General Board of Global Ministries mission personnel serving in or related to our annual conference e. Town and Country: direct and oversee projects related to town and country min- istries, including cooperative parishes. f. Volunteers-In-Mission: direct and oversee VIM projects g. Communications: design and implement a process of communicating the work of global ministries throughout the conference h. Executive committee: direct and manage the work of the board between meet- ings i. Secretaries of Global Ministries: direct interpretation in districts and local con- gregations
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8. Relationships: The board shall work with other agencies in the conference for the pur- pose of promoting and understanding the missional purpose of the church.
BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINISTRY ¶ 29 1. Accountability: The Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry shall be account- able to the Conference Leadership Team in matters of program and budget and an- nually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: seek to express the total mission of the church in the context of a global setting. a. oversee the management of the annual conference program of campus ministry in Wesley Foundations, local churches, and ecumenical campus ministries. b. provide for the connectional relationship between the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the conference, district, and local church. 3. Membership: a. Twenty-three members, two of whom shall be college students, shall be nomi- nated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. The members shall be assigned to divisions by the board’s executive committee. b. ex officio members (1) directors of Wesley Foundations (2) representatives of ecumenical campus ministries (3) a representative of ethnic minority higher education (4) chaplains at Adrian and Albion colleges (5) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (6) members of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry residing within the conference 4. Organization: a. chairperson, in addition to the 23 members, nominated by the conference Com- mittee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference b. vice chairperson and secretary nominated and elected by the board c. directors of the following divisions nominated and elected by the board: (1) Budget and Evaluation (2) Developing Ministries (3) Local Church (4) Promotion and Interpretation (5) Public Education d. The executive committee shall be the officers of the board and the directors of the divisions. 5. Meetings: The board and divisions shall meet at least two times annually. In addition, divisions, sections, and task forces may meet as necessary to accomplish their work. 6. Responsibilities: a. interpret and promote United Methodist ministries in higher education b. recommend policies guiding the annual conference in its program of ministry in higher education c. train and provide resources for district committees and local church work areas on higher education and campus ministry d. represent the annual conference in its relationship to Adrian and Albion colleges e. identify issues of public policy that relate to higher education, especially issues bearing on access, equity, academic freedom, peace, and justice f. fulfill other responsibilities in the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 634.4.
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BOARD OF OUTDOOR AND RETREAT MINISTRIES ¶ 30 1. Accountability: The Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: provide direction and leadership for the outdoor and retreat ministries of the conference by establishing governance polices for the board and its staff 3. Membership: a. Eighteen members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nomi- nations and elected by the annual conference. Terms shall be consistent with conference policies. b. district superintendent designated by the cabinet 4. Organization: a. chairperson, in addition to the 18 members, nominated by the conference Com- mittee on Nominations, in consultation with the board, and elected as directed by the conference standing rules b. secretary nominated and elected by the membership of the board. Other offices may be created and filled as need is determined by the board. c. Divisions may be created by the board as needed to aid the process of gover- nance. Members may be assigned to divisions by the chair or the board as needed. d. Action teams may be created to help the board or its staff accomplish its work. The purpose of action teams will be to aid the process of management. (1) Board members will be expected to serve on an action team. (2) Action team members may or may not also be board members. (3) District representatives for outdoor and retreat ministries will be assigned to the promotion and marketing action team rather than to the board. 5. Meetings: a. The board and divisions shall meet at least two times annually. b. Additional meetings may be held as needed. c. Divisions may meet as necessary. 6. Responsibilities: a. provide linkage to the annual conference b. establish policies pertaining to (1) ends: the goals and purposes for outdoor and retreat ministries (2) staff means: establish parameters within which the staff works (3) board-staff relationships: define the ways in which the board will relate to its staff (4) board governance: establish board procedures and internal discipline c. monitor the total outdoor and retreat ministries program in relation to established policies d. incorporate under the laws of the State of Michigan in order to hold the titles to all conference outdoor and retreat ministries’ properties e. The board may also take upon itself involvement in additional matters, such as fund-raising or advocacy for issues pertaining to outdoor and retreat ministries.
COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN UNITY AND INTERRELIGIOUS CONCERNS ¶ 31 1. Accountability: The Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference.
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2. Purpose: promote interest in and work with ecumenical groups within the annual con- ference and cooperate with the program of the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns 3. Membership: a. fifteen members, seven of whom shall be nominated by the conference Commit- tee on Nominations, elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms b. one representative from each district nominated and elected by the district council on ministries or like body c. ex officio members (1) members of the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns residing within the conference (2) district superintendent designated by the cabinet 4. Organization: a. chairperson, in addition to the fourteen members, nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference b. secretary elected by the commission c. A person or persons shall be designated by the commission to represent the con- ference at state ecumenical groups. 5. Meetings: The commission shall meet at least annually. 6. Responsibilities: a. relate to ecumenical groups within the state b. interpret, advocate, and work for the unity of the Christian church c. assist the conference in developing ecumenical relationships d. promote and interpret the work of national and world ecumenical bodies e. fulfill other functions assigned by the annual conference and in the 2008 Disci- pline, ¶ 642
COMMISSION ON THE LAITY ¶ 32 1. Accountability: The Commission on the Laity shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a writ- ten report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: provide an organizational structure to communicate lay concerns and to empower laypersons within the conference 3. Membership: a. conference lay leader b. conference associate lay leader c. each district lay leader d. director of lay speaking ministries e. president or designee of the conference United Methodist Men, of the conference United Methodist Women, and of the conference Council on Youth Ministry f. chairperson or designee of the conference Commission on Young Adult Com- munities g. conference scouting coordinator h. ex officio members (1) bishop (2) director of connectional ministries (3) district superintendent designated by the cabinet 4. Organization: The conference lay leader shall be the chairperson. The conference Committee on Nominations shall submit the name of the conference lay leader nom-
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inee chosen by the Commission on the Laity to the annual conference for vote. Other officers shall be elected as the commission deems necessary. 5. Meetings: The commission shall meet a minimum of twice a year. 6. Responsibilities: a. nominate the conference lay leader whose name must be submitted to the con- ference Committee on Nominations no later than January 30 prior to election which shall take place at the annual conference at the beginning of each qua- drennium b. train local and district lay leaders c. plan lay activities at annual conference d. serve as an advocate for lay needs and concerns e. provide a communication link in both directions among local church lay leaders, district lay leaders, and the conference lay leader f. perform any other function which it deems necessary or which is assigned to the commission 7. Relationships: The commission shall interact with other conference structures to foster an awareness of laity’s role within the local congregation and through their ministries in the home, work place, community, and world in achieving the mission of the church.
COMMISSION ON RELIGION AND RACE ¶ 33 1. Accountability: The Commission on Religion and Race shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget and shall annu- ally file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: challenge the local churches and agencies of the annual conference to a full, equitable participation of its racial and ethnic constituency in the total life and mis- sion of the church through advocacy and by reviewing and monitoring the practices of the annual conference to ensure racial inclusiveness 3. Membership: no more than fifteen members, including the chairperson. The majority of the members shall be ethnic minorities proportionately representing the ethnic mi- nority membership of the conference. a. a district director from each district council on ministries or like body elected by the district council b. eight members nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations, elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. c. ex officio members (1) members of the General Commission on Religion and Race residing within the conference (2) district superintendent designated by the cabinet 4. Organization: a. chairperson nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference b. vice chairperson and secretary elected by the commission 5. Meetings: The commission shall meet at least quarterly. 6. Responsibilities: a. provide resources and training to enable the work of chairpersons of local church work areas on religion and race b. examine ethnic representation on all conference agencies and make appropriate recommendations for total inclusiveness to the annual conference
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c. work with annual conference agencies in developing programs and policies of racial inclusiveness d. provide a channel of assistance to racial and ethnic groups as they seek to de- velop programs of empowerment and ministry to their communities e. provide opportunities for multiracial and interethnic dialogues and meetings through the conference f. provide programs of sensitization and education at every level of the conference on the nature and meaning of racism: attitudinal, behavioral, and institutional g. perform all other functions in the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 643 7. Relationships: The commission shall consult with the a. Board of Ordained Ministry regarding recruitment and itinerancy of racial and eth- nic ordained ministers. b. Board of Church and Society to coordinate conference support and cooperation with various movements for racial and social justice. c. Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns on conference pro- grams of cooperation with African American and other racial/ethnic denomina- tions, especially those of the Methodist family.
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN ¶ 34 1. Accountability: The Commission on the Status and Role of Women shall be account- able to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference . 2. Purpose: foster an awareness of issues, problems, and concerns related to the status and role of women, with special reference to their full participation in the total life of the church 3. Membership: a. seven members nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations, elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms b. one representative from each district nominated and elected by the district council on ministries or like body c. ex officio members (1) at least one person named by the conference United Methodist Women (2) members of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women re- siding within the conference (3) district superintendent designated by the cabinet d. The majority of the commission shall be women, including both clergy and laity. All shall be professing members of The United Methodist Church. 4. Organization: a. chairperson, who shall be a woman, nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference b. vice chairperson and secretary nominated and elected by the commission 5. Meetings: The commission shall meet at least quarterly. 6. Responsibilities: a. foster an awareness of issues, problems, and concerns related to the status and role of women b. develop ways to inform and sensitize the leadership at all levels within the con- ference on issues that affect women 7. Relationships: The commission shall monitor and work with other structures in the conference for the purpose of raising awareness of and responses to issues concern- ing women. 568 Structure 33
COMMITTEE ON HISPANIC/LATINO MINISTRY ¶ 35 1. Accountability: The Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministry shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: The committee a. will relate to all conference agencies for the implementation of the National Plan for Hispanic Ministry as it may be adapted to meet the specific needs of the De- troit Annual Conference b. will provide direction and leadership for Hispanic ministries of the conference c. shall establish governing policies for the committee and its staff. 3. Membership: a. Nine members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference. Terms shall be consistent with conference policy. b. The membership shall be composed of persons interested in Hispanic/Latino Ministries with special attention for representation from districts where there is a significant Hispanic population. c. Terms shall be consistent with conference policy. d. The committee may co-opt a maximum of four members. (1) Terms shall be consistent with conference policy. (2) Co-opted members may be asked to fill the following positions: (a) grant application coordinator (b) immigration advisor e. ex-officio members (1) district superintendent designated by the cabinet (2) conference treasurer (3) director of connectional ministries (4) staff employed by the Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministry 4. Organization: a. chairperson, in addition to the nine members, nominated by the conference Com- mittee on Nominations, in consultation with the Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministry, and elected by the annual conference b. vice chairperson, secretary, and treasurer elected from the membership of the committee c. Task forces, whose members may or may not be committee members, may be created to help the committee accomplish its work. 5. Meetings: a. The committee shall meet at least eight times annually. b. Additional meetings may be held as needed to accomplish necessary work. 6. Responsibilities: a. interpret and advocate for Hispanic ministries (1) secure and share information about the National Plan for Hispanic Ministries and its resources with key conference leaders and local leaders involved in Hispanic ministries (2) promote the conference Spotlight/Advance funds and Ministry Jubilee (3) find stories that will illustrate various aspects of Hispanic Ministries/National Plan being implemented and share these with local, conference, and na- tional media as appropriate (4) advocate appropriate responses to issues and concerns affecting Hispanics and Hispanic ministries. Secure information about the Plan for Hispanic Min-
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istries and its resources and share it with key conference leaders and local leaders involved in Hispanic ministries b. planning (1) update the Hispanic population growth trends to develop or strengthen new or existing Hispanic ministries (2) reexamine and adjust the conference plan on Hispanic ministries for both Hispanic and non-Hispanic congregations based on the assessment and re- view recommended above in 6.b.1 c. training (1) provide training opportunities for lay missioner and pastor teams, (hired) His- panic ministry coordinators, committee members, and conference and local leaders utilizing the developed curriculum resources (2) train Hispanic and non-Hispanic local church leaders to develop Hispanic ministries or to assist them in strengthening and expanding Hispanic min- istries utilizing developed resources as necessary (3) identify and enlist Hispanic and non-Hispanic candidates interested in or- dained ministry and in becoming lay missioners, lay pastors or Hispanic min- istry coordinators and refer them to the appropriate conference agencies for follow-up d. securing and providing resources (1) secure and provide educational/evangelical resources for leaders and local congregations (2) place the necessary personnel hired by the committee (3) provide the necessary financial resources to support needed personnel for specific Hispanic ministries e. monitoring, supporting, and evaluating (1) provide a support system for leaders involved in Hispanic ministries including networking, crisis management, recognition, and affirmation (2) The committee shall annually monitor and evaluate the progress of each specific Hispanic ministry, including where sufficient and/or appropriate re- sources have been assigned.
COMMITTEE ON NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY ¶ 36 1. Accountability: The Committee on Native American Ministry shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: determine the distribution of the Native American Awareness Sunday of- fering, coordinate the promotion of Native American Awareness Sunday, and monitor Native American ministries within the annual conference. 3. Membership: a. There shall be no more than ten members, including the chairperson. It is rec- ommended that a majority of the members be Native Americans. (1) Six members shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nomina- tions, from names submitted by the Committee on Native American Ministry, and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maxi- mum of two terms (2) The Committee on Native American Ministry may co-opt a maximum of four members to serve on the committee. b. Persons interested in ministry to Native Americans may attend the meetings for the purpose of input, but will have no vote.
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4. Organization: chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary elected by the committee from its membership 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet at least two times a year. 6. Responsibilities: a. promote Native American Awareness Sunday b. oversee the distribution of the Native American Awareness Sunday offering c. monitor existing Native American ministries within the annual conference d. have the responsibility of developing new Native American ministries within the annual conference e. fulfill all other functions in the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 654
ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH CONCERNS COMMITTEE ¶ 37 1. Accountability: The Ethnic Local Church Concerns Committee shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget, and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: develop, strengthen and promote the implementation of a comprehensive plan for ethnic ministries throughout the annual conference emphasizing ethnic local church ministries serving ethnic communities. 3. Membership: Twelve persons shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. The majority of whom shall be ethnic minority persons, pro- portionately representing the ethnic minority membership of the conference. 4. Organization: a. chairperson nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference b. vice chairperson and secretary elected by the Ethnic Local Church Concerns Committee from its membership 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as needed. 6. Responsibilities: a. develop and strengthen a comprehensive plan for ethnic ministries b. provide training resources/opportunities to ethnic churches c. interpret and advocate concerns for ethnic ministries and leadership d. evaluate and recommend improvements in ethnic ministries 7. Relationships: a. interact with other conference and district agencies to foster an awareness of the needs and ministries of ethnic local churches throughout the conference b. help promote special program initiatives of the General Conference related to ethnic ministries
DISABILITY CONCERNS COMMITTEE ¶ 38 1. Accountability: The Disability Concerns Committee shall be accountable to the Con- ference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget, and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: be aware of and advocate for, the role of persons with disabilities in ministry including ordained and diaconal ministries and local church and annual conference leadership positions; and advocate for and help develop programs within the annual conference which meet the needs of persons with disabilities 3. Membership: Nine persons shall be nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a
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maximum of two terms. Membership shall include persons with physical disabilities and persons with mental disabilities. 4. Organization: a. chairperson nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference b. vice chairperson and secretary elected by the Disability Concerns Committee from its membership 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet as needed. 6. Responsibilities: a. be aware of and advocate for, the role of persons with disabilities in ministry in- cluding ordained and diaconal ministries and local church and annual conference leadership positions b. advocate for and help develop programs within the annual conference which meet the needs of persons with disabilities c. be informed about current ministries within the annual conference that are related to persons with disabilities d. develop ways to sensitize persons in leadership positions on issues that affect persons with disabilities and therefore the entire church e. foster cooperation among ministries within the annual conference that focus on specific disabilities (deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, development disabilities, mental retardation, mental illness, visual impairment, physical disabilities, etc.) f. be a resource for local churches who are attempting to develop ministries that are attitududinally and architecturally accessible g. promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the life of the local church and the annual conference h. participate in jurisdictional accessibility associations in the sharing of knowledge and resources 7. Relationships: a. interact with other conference and district agencies to foster an awareness of the needs and ministries of ethnic local churches throughout the conference b. help promote special program initiatives of the General Conference related to ethnic ministries
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ¶ 39 1. Accountability: The Conference Leadership Development Committee shall be ac- countable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget, and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: provide and support training opportunities for the development of leadership in local churches, districts, and the annual conference 3. Membership: eight persons nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference 4. Organization: a. chairperson nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference b. vice chairperson and secretary nominated and elected by the leadership devel- opment committee from its membership 5. Meetings: The committee shall meet at least three times a year.
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6. Responsibilities: a. provide training opportunities in the area of leadership development b. research and help develop new styles and new insights into effective leadership models and offer such findings to persons throughout the conference c. provide financial support through scholarships for laypersons participating in the area of leadership development
CONFERENCE PROTECTION POLICY COMMITTEE ¶ 40 1. Accountability: The Conference Protection Policy Committee shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference . 2. Purpose: To promote the Conference’s Protection Policy through training and by cer- tifying those who will work with children, youth, or vulnerable persons at District and/or Conference events. 3. Membership: Nine members, nominated by the Conference Committee on Nomina- tions and elected for a term of four years, with a maximum of two terms. 4. Organization: The chairperson shall be elected from the membership of the commit- tee. 5. Meetings: The Committee shall meet at least three times a year. 6. Responsibilities: a. promote adherence to the Protection Policy at all District and Conference events. b. propose changes to the Protection Policy to the Annual Conference as needed. c. provide training regarding the Policy and to address issues of risk reduction for District and Conference events. d. provide training to those who will be leading certification training. e. process applications for certification.
NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ¶ 41 1. Accountability: The New Church Development Committee shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget and shall annu- ally file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: a) Collaborate with the Cabinet Representative, the Conference Director of New Faith Communities and Congregational Development, the Conference Staff, the Director of Connectional Ministries, and the Conference Leadership Team to start new congregations and to promote, encourage, and resource healthy congrega- tions in new ministries. b) Lead in further development and implementation of an approved Comprehensive Plan for starting new congregations and revitalizing existing churches, as per ¶ 633.5e of The Book of Discipline - 2008. 3. Membership: a) Eight at-large members shall be nominated, in consultation with the New Church Development Committee, by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms. b) Two additional at-large members shall be from congregations chartered, or church growth ministries, launched within the past ten years. c) The Committee on Nominations shall divide the membership into 4 classes of 2 members each.
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d) ex officio members (1) Director of the New Faith Communities and Congregational Development or other staff representative as assigned by the director of connectional min- istries in consultation with the bishop. (2) District superintendent designated by the cabinet. 4) Organization: a) Chairperson nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference. b) Vice chairpersons as needed, secretary, and financial secretary nominated and elected by the committee. 5) Meetings: The committee shall meet at least four times annually. 6) Responsibilities of the committee: a) Communicate the vision of new church development to the annual conference. b) In cooperation with the District Superintendents and Full Cabinet, work with dis- trict task groups, partner churches and/or district boards of church location for starting new congregations or expanding vital existing congregations. c) Administer funds designated for new churches and intentionally selected revital- izing churches in accordance with decisions of appropriate conference entities. d) Work with the Cabinet and appropriate conference agencies to identify locations for the development of cooperative ministries as defined in The Book of Discipline - 2008, ¶ 206. e) Assist and equip new church pastors and pastors of selected revitalizing churches in developing and maintaining a covenant support network. f) Maintain a program of continuing education and participate in connectional lead- ership training events in the congregational development field. g) In collaboration with the assigned conference staff person, provide guidance to local churches as they progress through the process for intentional revitalization. 7) Relationships: The committee shall work with other structures in the conference for the purpose of designing and implementing leadership development activities for new congregations and intentionally selected revitalization efforts.
CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRY (CCYM) ¶ 42 1. Accountability: The conference Council on Youth Ministry shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team both in matters of program and budget, and shall an- nually file a written report with the annual conference. 2. Purpose: enable youth to become aware of the need for and the meaning of commit- ment to Christ, and to involve themselves actively in the mission of the church through fellowship, worship, study, and service in local churches, districts, and the annual con- ference 3. Membership: a. five youth (7th-12th grade) representatives from each district b. the coordinators from each district youth council c. six adults nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the annual conference for a term of four years with a maximum of two terms d. ex officio without vote (1) the conference coordinator of youth ministry shall be nominated by the con- ference Committee on Nominations, in consultation with the conference Council on Youth Ministry, and elected by the annual conference (2) the conference staff person
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4. Organization: a. president, vice president, secretary, and Youth Service Fund secretary nominated and elected by the conference Council on Youth Ministry b. executive committee composed of the above officers, the conference coordinator of youth ministry, and the conference staff person c. Conference Council on Youth Ministry youth representatives shall serve a one- year term beginning at the conclusion of annual conference. They are eligible for reelection annually by their respective districts. 5. Meetings: The council shall meet at least twice a year. 6. Responsibilities: a. initiate and support plans, activities, and projects that are of particular interest to youth b. be an advocate for the free expression of the conviction of youth on issues vital to them c. provide leadership opportunities for the youth of our conference d. aid in the coordination of the work of district youth councils e. receive and set the policy and criteria for its portion of the Youth Service Fund f. recommend to the conference Committee on Nominations qualified youth for membership on agencies 7. Relationships: a. participate with the Conference Leadership Team in the nomination of the con- ference coordinator of youth ministry, who shall serve as adviser b. relate to the Conference Leadership Team for funding and reporting relate to the Board of Christian Education, through its Division on Youth, for administrative purposes
CONFERENCE COMMISSION ON YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITIES(YAC) ¶ 43 1. Accountability: The Conference Commission on Young Adult Communities shall be accountable to the Conference Leadership Team in matters of program and budget and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. (See Rules I.A.1.) 2. Purpose: The mission of the Conference Commission on Young Adult Communities is to encourage and uplift the diverse group of young adults within our conference to grow spiritually through forming real relationships with the church and each other. 3. Membership: The members of the commission shall be young adults, ages 18-30, when elected. It is recommended that the membership of the commission include racial, ethical and gender diversity to insure inclusiveness. a. 5 lay women, 5 lay men, nominated by the Conference Nominating Committee. In order to secure experience and stability, the membership shall be divided into four classes, one of which shall be elected each year for a four year term. b. 3 clergy interested in the spiritual needs of young adults, nominated by the Con- ference Nominating Committee c. Ex officio: Conference Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. 4. Organization: chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary-treasurer shall be elected from the commission by the commission members. 5. Meetings: The commission shall meet quarterly. 6. Responsibilities: a. To initiate and support plans and activities and projects that are of particular in- terest to young adults who are college students, working persons, single and married.
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b. To be an advocate for the free expression of the convictions of young adults on issues vital to them. c. To support and facilitate, where deemed needed, the formation of young adult caucuses. d. To cooperate with agencies of the annual conference, including Wesley Foun- dations, United Methodist-related campus ministries and chaplaincies, in assist- ing graduating college students in the transition to congregational life, and receiving recommendations from and making recommendations to the same to provide for the needs of young adults in the United Methodist Church. e. Recommend to the annual conference committee on nominations qualified young adults for membership on conference agencies f. To participate with the Conference Leadership Team/Personnel Committee in the nomination of the Conference Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
DISTRICT COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES (DCOM) ¶ 44 1. There shall be a district council on ministries or like body for each district in the annual conference. 2. Accountability: The district councils on ministries shall be accountable to and annually file a written report with the annual conference. 3. Purpose: a. be the basic unit of the connectional organization within the district b. serve as a channel of communication between its local churches, the Conference Leadership Team, and the general agencies of the church c. assist local churches to minister more effectively d. initiate programs for the district e. help the Conference Leadership Team in the performance of its functions 4. Membership: Each district shall determine the membership of its council on ministries which shall include a. district superintendent b. district lay leader c. district elected representatives to conference boards d. district presidents of United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, and Coun- cil on Youth Ministry e. others determined by each district council on ministries chosen to include equi- table representation, when possible, of laity, clergy, minority groups, women, youth, and young adults 5. Organization: The council shall determine its officers and their responsibilities. 6. Meetings: The council shall meet as often as deemed appropriate by its membership. 7. Responsibilities: a. serve as a two-way channel of communication between the local churches, the annual conference, and the general church b. study the needs of local churches in the district to help them establish guidelines and programs for more effective ministries, emphasizing the following: (1) cooperative ministries (2) inspirational events or experimental ministries (3) leadership training events (4) town and country concerns (5) urban situations c. make program and other recommendations to the Conference Leadership Team and assist in the implementation of the programs of the annual conference
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d. determine district organization, programming, and allocation of funds within the district e. cooperate in ecumenical programs and events at the district level f. help congregations attain a higher level of financial giving through The United Methodist Church g. elect one representative to each of the six program boards h. nominate or elect district representatives to other annual conference boards, commissions, or committees when appropriate 8. Relationships: The council shall relate to the Conference Leadership Team and its staff for local church needs.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SECRETARIES ¶ 45 1. Accountability: The conference organization of United Methodist Church Secretaries shall have the authority to promote its work in accordance with the plans, responsi- bilities, and policies of the Professional Association of United Methodist Church Sec- retaries (PAUMCS) related to the General Council on Finance and Administration. 2. Purpose: a. provide a supportive base for the unity and fellowship of its members b. promote individual growth, professional development, continuing education, and spiritual enrichment 3. Membership: The conference organization shall be composed of persons engaged in administrative and secretarial work in local churches or beyond the local church in any agency of The United Methodist Church, active and retired, paid or volunteer. This is inclusive of administrative assistants, executive secretaries, office managers, and all others, regardless of title, who serve in this professional capacity. 4. Organization: a. president, vice president, secretary, membership secretary, treasurer, and a Com- mittee on Nominations in accordance with the bylaws of the organization b. additional officers and committees elected or appointed in accordance with the bylaws 5. Meetings: There shall be an annual meeting of the conference organization of United Methodist Church Secretaries. 6. Responsibilities: The conference organization shall carry out those responsibilities necessary to fulfill its purpose.
UNITED METHODIST MEN ¶ 46 1. Accountability: The conference organization of United Methodist Men shall be auxiliary to the jurisdictional committee on United Methodist Men and to the General Commis- sion on United Methodist Men. It reports to the Conference Leadership Team and shall annually file a written report with the annual conference. It may request funding through the Conference Leadership Team. 2. Purpose: United Methodist Men shall be a creative, supportive fellowship of men who seek to know God and Jesus Christ. The conference organization of United Methodist Men shall give leadership to and work with the districts and local units of United Methodist Men to meet the inspirational needs of men in evangelism, mission, and their spiritual life, and to promote the plans and responsibilities of the General Com- mission on United Methodist Men as listed in the 2008 Discipline, ¶ 2302.
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3. Membership: a. all members of local units and all pastors within the bounds of the conference b. The bishop or his/her ministerial appointee shall be a member of the executive committee. 4. Organization: a. president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer elected in accordance with the bylaws of the organization b. additional officers and committee chairpersons elected or appointed in accor- dance with the bylaws c. All district presidents shall be members of the executive committee. d. Tenure in office shall be in accordance with the bylaws. 5. Meetings: There shall be a meeting in the spring and an annual meeting in the fall. Other meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws of the organization. 6. Objectives: a. establish and maintain a fellowship of United Methodist Men in each local church or charge b. provide support to all units through (1) witnessing to Christ (2) providing programs and policies for enriching ministry (3) interpreting the ministry of the laity (4) encouraging daily Bible study and personal evangelism (5) providing resources and opportunities for fulfilling the purposes of the United Methodist Men c. form and strengthen Covenant Prayer groups d. involve men in mission e. support the Scouting movement, and all other youth groups recognized by the Division of United Methodist Men f. provide leadership training for men
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN ¶ 47 1. Accountability: The conference organization of United Methodist Women shall have authority to promote its work in accordance with the plans, responsibilities, and poli- cies of the Women’s Division of the General Board of Global Ministries. It reports to the Conference Leadership Team and shall annually file a written report with the an- nual conference. 2. Purpose: a. work with the district organizations and the local units of United Methodist Women in developing programs to meet the needs and interests of women and the con- cerns and responsibilities of the global church b. encourage and support spiritual growth, missionary outreach, and Christian social action c. promote the plans and responsibilities of the Women’s Division of the General Board of Global Ministries 3. Membership: a. The conference organization shall be composed of all members of local units within the bounds of the conference. b. The bishop shall be a member of the conference organization and its executive committee.
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4. Organization: a. president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and a Committee on Nominations elected according to the bylaws of the organization b. additional officers and committees elected or appointed in accordance with the bylaws 5. Meetings: There shall be an annual meeting of the conference organization of United Methodist Women. 6. Responsibilities: The conference organization shall carry out those responsibilities necessary to fulfill its purpose.
OTHER CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS ¶ 48 1. Adrian College, linked to the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry 2. Albion College, linked to the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry 3. Bay Shore Evangelical Association, linked to the Board of Outdoor and Retreat Min- istry 4. Conference Extension Fund, linked to the Board of Global Ministries 5. Lake Louise Christian Community, linked to the Board of Outdoor and Retreat Min- istry 6. Methodist Theological School in Ohio, linked to the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry 7. Methodist Children’s Home Society, linked to the Board of Global Ministries 8. Michigan Area United Methodist Church Historical Society, Inc., linked to the Com- mission on Archives and History 9. United Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc., linked to the Board of Global Min- istries
579 NOTES INDEX
Addresses, Offices of District Superintendents...... 4 Addresses, Laity Now Serving ...... 39 Advertisements Adrian College ...... 103 Albion College...... 152 Methodist Children’s Home Society...... 282 Adrian College ...... 33, 190, 579, 592 Africa University ...... 192 Albion College...... 33, 191, 579, 592 Alliance for Urban Ministry ...... 9, 54, 209, 557 Alphabetical Listing of Local Churches/Charges ...... 307 Appointments ...... 104 Apportionment Grade Figure ...... 236 Area Assistant to the Bishop ...... 4 Audit Report ...... 212 Bishop, Address of ...... 4 Board of Christian Education ...... 12, 53, 177, 559 Board of Church and Society ...... 13, 53, 177, 560 Board of Discipleship ...... 18, 53, 178, 561 Board of Global Ministries...... 20, 53, 148, 151, 184, 562 Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry ...... 21, 54, 190, 564 Board of Ordained Ministry ...... 27, 54, 162, 539 Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries ...... 28, 54, 202, 565 Board of Pension and Health Benefits...... 28, 54, 163, 540 Board of Trustees ...... 31, 54, 176, 541 Budget Summary ...... 253 Business Secretary of Journal ...... 7 Business of the Annual Conference (Disciplinary Questions)...... 71 Camps...... 591 Candler School of Theology...... 194 Certificate of Ordination and Consecration ...... 68 Chaplains ...... 149 Church Pastoral Histories ...... 315 Commission on Archives and History ...... 12, 54, 203, 549 Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns...... 13, 54, 202, 565 Commission on Communications ...... 14, 54, 202, 542 Commission on Equitable Compensation ...... 19, 54, 203, 543 Commission on the Laity...... 23, 54, 205, 566 Commission on Religion and Race...... 30, 54, 206, 567 Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) ...... 31, 54, 207, 568 Commission on Young Adult Communities ...... 14, 55, 207, 575 Commission on Equitable Compensation ...... 19, 203, 543 Committee on Episcopacy ...... 18, 207, 551 Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministries...... 21, 54, 209, 569 Committee on Memoirs...... 23, 208, 554 Committee on Native American Ministry ...... 24, 54, 209, 570 Committee on Nominations...... 8, 555
581 Committee on Standing Rules ...... 30, 54, 557 Conference Archivist ...... 6 Conference Cane...... 298 Conference Chancellor ...... 6 Conference Council on Youth Ministries ...... 15, 160, 207, 574 Conference Council Staff ...... 5 Conference Directors ...... 5 Conference Facilitator...... 6 Conference Lay Leader ...... 6 Conference Leadership Team...... 4, 16, 53, 156, 547, 548 Conference Protection Policy Committee ...... 29, 211, 573 Conference Secretary of Detroit Annual Conference...... 7 Conference Secretary of Global Ministries ...... 7 Conference Staff ...... 5 Conference Statistician ...... 7 Conference Support Staff Policy Committee ...... 31, 157, 550 Conference Treasurer ...... 5 Corporate Session Minutes...... 69 Council on Finance and Administration...... 20, 53, 54, 161, 544 Covenant Relationships of Detroit Annual Conference Haiti...... 302 Liberia ...... 300 Daily Proceedings ...... 57 Dean of Cabinet’s Report...... 279 Director of Connectional Ministries Report ...... 158 Disciplinary Questions (Business of the Annual Conference)...... 71 District Council on Ministries...... 576 District Leadership Councils Ann Arbor District...... 153 Blue Water District ...... 153 Crossroads District ...... 154 Detroit Renaissance District ...... 155 Marquette District...... 155 Saginaw Bay District...... 156 District Superintendent’s Office Addresses...... 4 Duke Divinity School ...... 196 Extension Ministries ...... 144, 147 Financial Policies Index ...... 234 Financial Statements, Detroit Annual Conference ...... 215 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary ...... 198 Global Ministries, Secretary of ...... 7 Haiti Covenant ...... 302 Historical Statement...... 299 Implementation of Resolutions...... 260 Journal Appointment Secretary...... 7 Journal Secretaries ...... 7 Key for Nominations Report...... 9 Lay Members to 2011 Annual Conference...... 48 Lay Persons Serving on Conference Agencies...... 39 Leadership Development ...... 23, 54, 157, 572
582 Liberia Covenant...... 300 Memoirs ...... 283 Methodist Theological School in Ohio...... 34, 579 Michigan Area Loan Funds ...... 24, 53, 55, 188, 545 Missionaries ...... 151 Moving Companies ...... 251 Moving Policy ...... 247 Nominations Application...... 38 Nominations, Report of the Committee on...... 8 Pastoral Record ...... 367 Pastoral Record Secretary...... 7 Personnel Committee, Conference Leadership Team ...... 29, 548 Resolutions, Implementation of...... 260 Retirement, Steps to General Information ...... 170 Insurance ...... 172 Roll of Deceased Members...... 297 Rules of Order and Standing Rules ...... 517 St. Paul School of Theology...... 200 Salaries, Minimum (2012) ...... 259 Seminary historical reports Candler School of Theology ...... 194 Duke Divinity School...... 196 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary ...... 198 St. Paul School of Theology ...... 200 United Theological Seminary...... 201 Special Offerings...... 252 Statistical Report...... 477 Structure ...... 537 Telephone Extensions...... Inside Back Cover Trustees Report ...... 69 United Methodist Foundation ...... 32, 189, 545 United Methodist Men ...... 32, 55, 577 United Methodist Men Conference President ...... 6 United Methodist Union of Greater Detroit...... 179 United Methodist Women...... 32, 55, 578 United Methodist Women Conference President...... 6 United Theological Seminary ...... 201
583 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE CAMPS AND RETREAT CENTERS
www.umccamps.org
Rev. Dr. Jim Parkhurst, Director of Outdoor & Retreat Ministries 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy, Ste 1; Flint, MI 48504 810-233-5500 Ext. 337 [email protected]
Camp Kinawind 231-549-2149 (summer) Fred Elmore, Director 231-631-0405 (off season) 9885 Thumb Lake Road www.umccamps.org/kindawind Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Email - [email protected]
Judson Collins Center 517-467-7711 Sarah Ratz, Director www.umccamps.org/judsoncollins 1000 Hane Highway Email - [email protected] Onsted, MI 49265
Lake Huron Retreat Center 810-327-6272 Ann Emerson, Director www.umccamps.org/lakehuron 8794 Lakeshore Drive Email - [email protected] Burtchville, MI 48059
Myers Lake Campground 810-266-4511 Jon Lawrence, Director www.umccamps.org/myerslake 10575 W. Silver Lake Road Email - [email protected] Byron, MI 48418
DAC AFFILIATED UNITED METHODIST CAMPS
Bay Shore Camp 989-883-2501 Jeff Parsons, Executive Director bayshorecamp.org 450 N. Miller Street Email - [email protected] Sebewaing, MI 48759
Camp Michigamme 906-323-6521 (June to August) James Daly, Executive Director 906-458-3310 (September to May) 2110 US 41 campmichigamme.org Michigamme, MI 49861 Email - [email protected]
Lake Louise Camp 231-549-2728 David Gladstone, Executive Director lakelouisecommunity.org 11037 Thumb Lake Road Email - [email protected] Boyne Falls, Michigan 49713
591 UM RESOURCES
United Methodist Church Website: www.UMC.org
Cokesbury 877-382-8794 Website: www.cokesbury.com Curric-U-Phone [curriculum for ministry] 800-251-8591
InfoServ Email: [email protected] Website: infoserv.umc.org
General Board of Pensions & Health Benefits 800-851-2201 Website: www.gbophb.org
UM Communications 888-346-3862 Website: www.umcom.org
EcuFilm [DVDs] www.umcom.org/site/c.mrLZJ9PFKmG/b.7515223/k.BBC2/EcuFilm.htm
Detroit Conference - Flint Center 800-334-0544 Website:www.detroitconference.org
UMCOR Hotline 800-918-3100 Website: www.umcor.org
Upper Room Prayer Line 800-251-2468 800-972-0433 Website: www.upperroom.org
UM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Adrian College 517-265-5161 110 S. Madison St, Adrian, MI 49221 Website: www.adrian.edu
Albion College 517-629-1000 611 E. Porter St, Albion, MI 49224 Website: www.albion.edu
Methodist Children’s Home Society 313-531-4060 26645 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240 www.themethodistchildrenshome.com
United Methodist Retirement Communities Website: umrc.com
Chelsea Retirement Community 734-475-8633 809 W. Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118
The Pines Senior Apartments 734-433-9130 325 Wilkinson St, Chelsea, MI 48118
The Cedars Senior Living Community 734-433-1210 201 Katherine Way, Dexter, MI 48130
592 MICHIGAN AREA EPISCOPAL OFFICE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2164 University Park Drive, Suite 250 The vision of the Detroit Okemos, MI 48864 E-mail: [email protected] Conference is to create and Phones: 517-347-4030 / 866-862-2732 / FAX: 517-347-4003 nurture dynamic and fruitful congregations that make Michigan Area Resident Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton Clergy Assistant to the Bishop: William D. Dobbs disciples of Jesus Christ for Executive Administrative Assistant to the Bishop: Deana Nelson the transformation of the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Clergy world. Assistant to the Bishop: Vicki Gibbs Accounting Manager: Stuart Hallgren
DETROIT ANNUAL CONFERENCE CENTER OFFICE Beginning in 2012, the Detroit Conference will fulfill our vision through three 1309 North Ballenger Highway, Suite 1 Vision Pathways, with seven measurable Benchmarks: Flint MI 48504 Web Site: www.detroitconference.org Vision Pathway 1: Creating New Vision Pathway 3: Engaging Email: [email protected] Phones: 810-233-5500 / 800-334-0544 / FAX: 810-233-5700 Spaces for New Faces. Mission Partnerships and Transforming Communities. Director of Connectional Ministries [DCM] Jerome R. DeVine Ext. 330 Benchmark 1: The Conference will create and nurture at least two new Benchmark 5: The Conference will Conference Leadership Team Staff [CLT]: worshiping communities each year lead the majority of active members Administrative Assistant to above Claudia Bowers 332 for the next five years. in 75% of its congregations to en- Inter-Office Communications / Data Entry Jessica Browning 320 gagement in transformational local, Administrative Assistant Pat Helmer 340 Benchmark 2: The Conference will regional and global missions. Administrative Assistant / Camp Registrar Cheryl Poole 354 lead existing congregations in Conference Directors: reaching the people of their commu- Benchmark 6: The Conference will New Faith Communities & nities, addressing the demographics lead each congregation in develop- Congregational Development Dirk Elliott 334 of their specific neighborhoods, thus ing 1-5 partnerships with existing Youth & Young Adult Ministries Angela Hart 313-330-2006 reaching more people; younger ministries in the conference and Outdoor & Retreat Ministries James Parkhurst 337 people; and more diverse people. Michigan Area. Communications Paul Thomas 906-396-4746
Vision Pathway 2: Developing Benchmark 7: 100% of Detroit Con- Conference Treasury & Benefits Offices: FAX: 810-233-0558 Principled Christian Leaders for ference congregations will move to- Treasurer David W. Dobbs Ext. 350 the Church and the World. ward 100% payment of their Benefits Officer Donald J. Emmert 353 Accounts Receivable / Apportionments Kay Arbuckle 352 apportionments Accounts Payable Ralph Remick 351 Benchmark 3: The Conference will assist 95% of its congregations in Board of Ordained Ministry Office: developing interactive ministries Administrative Assistant Nancy Arnold 333 with their communities. Crossroads District STE2 E-mail: [email protected] Benchmark 4: The Conference will FAX: 810-223-0514 lead congregations in increasing District Superintendent Tara Sutton Ext. 360 their new professions of faith by 3% Administrative Assistant Cheryl Rentschler 361 Christian Education Consultant Lynn Mandeville 362 beginning with at least one in the Youth / Project Director Kristen Park 362 next year. District Treasurer Rachel Schroeder 362 F R E Q U E N T L Y U S E D P H O N E N U M B E R S & A D D R E S S E S
RESIDENT BISHOP — JONATHAN D. KEATON 2012 Detroit Annual Conference - The United Methodist Church 2012 2012 CLERGY ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP — William D. Dobbs [email protected] 2164 University Park, Suite 250, Okemos, Ml 48864 517-347-4030 Toll Free: 866-862-2732 Fax 517-347-4003 JOURNAL
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