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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 Annual Conference - The United Methodist Church 2012 2012 Detroit 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