GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 Point Type Font to Keep Document to One Page

GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name _Don Blystone__ District/Church Erie/Meadville_

Address 7849 Route 97__ City Union City Zip 16438__

Email [email protected]___ Primary Phone _cell_ Cell 814-566-098_

Ethnic Identity__Caucasian__ Gender _M_ Birthdate _02/21/1960_

Appointment/Occupation __Machinist__

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring __X__ Teaching _____ Encouragement __X__ Discernment _____ Interpretation __X__ Knowledge __X__ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving __X__ Leadership _____ Compassion _____ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets)

EM District lay leader 2010-present, 2012 NE Jurisdictional Conference Alt., SPRC Chairperson, EM DCOM, attended NEJ Laity Event in Philadelphia in 2013, AC Nominating Committee 2009-2012, CRM 2009-2012, Lay Servant School teacher, Lay Speaker, Local Church lay leader, Church Council Chairperson, S.S. Teacher, Youth Leader

Leadership roles in local churches and district/conference committees help me discern the realities of local churches while also being sensitive to God's leading in my decision making processes.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues?

Across our annual conference (and the world) are lay members who aren’t involved in the multiplication process of disciple making. I believe every Christian has unique spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit. A primary goal of every local church should be to help it's lay members discover, develop and deploy their personal gifts into their local church and the connection as we work together “Making Disciples of Christ for the Transformation of the World.”

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate?

I have discerned God’s call to engage in this process at this time as well as affirmation and encouragement from friends, mentors, and other members of the annual conference who also care about the direction, witness and mission of our Church.

Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed

Signature Date __12-30-2014______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name: Lawrence D Bridge District/Church: WPAUMC Staff & Member: Pittsburgh District: Salem UMC - Wexford

Address: 120 Timothy Road City: Gibsonia, PA ZIP: 15044

Email: [email protected] Primary Phone: 412-979-0325 Cell: 412-979-0325

Ethnic Identity: Caucasian Gender: Male Birthdate: October 4, 1947

Appointment/Occupation: Conference Treasurer

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism __X__ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ __X__ Teaching __X__ Encouragement __X__ Discernment ___X_ Interpretation ___X_ Knowledge __X__ Wisdom __X__ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______X_ Giving __X__ Leadership __X__ Compassion _____ Healing ___X_ Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x Local Church Leadership: Served as member and Chair on a variety of local church committees including Administrative Council, Finance, Trustees, PPRC and other one-time roles on Building, Stewardship and Strategic Planning Committees at Salem UMC in Wexford, Monroeville UMC, College Ave. UMC, Muncie, IN, First UMC, Athens GA and as a delegate to Annual Conference x Conference Leadership: Served on CF&A and as Chair of Financial Oversight Committee, Conference Controller and Treasurer, Member of Extended Cabinet, Voting Member and Ex-Officio on many Conference Committees, including Camp Boards, United Methodist Foundation and Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union. x General Church: Attend Conference and Meetings of the General Board of Pensions and Healthcare Benefits, Council on Finance and Administration, WESPATH, National Associations of Conference Treasurers and Association of Conference Benefit Officers

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? I have broad experience with the issues we face. I’m a Christian, effective communicator, confronted racism and poverty and have lived as a minority in another culture. I am an effective decision-maker, can discern issues and work collaboratively. Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? I believe in inclusivity and will work to reform the Discipline allowing clergy to provide sacramental ministry to all. We must focus ministries on the poor and open minds and hearts to silent racism. Development of effective leaders at Conference and local church levels is essential. We must make effective participation of committee members a requirement. I will seek to enable legislation to discern and implement necessary changes. Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? My perspectives on the issues of our Church were formed through worldwide travel and leadership at the Conference and local church. I’ve faced issues of poverty, health, and racism and will support efforts to address them to respond to the Areas of Focus. Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed

Signature Date _December 30, 2014______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name Donna Burkhart District/Church Erie/Meadville: FUMC, Erie

Address 1308 Hardscrabble Blvd. City Erie _ZIP 16505

Email [email protected] Primary Phone 814-866-2781 Cell 814-431-9343

Ethnic Identity__W European (White) Gender Female Birthdate 1-16-45

Appointment/Occupation retired teacher

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism X Faith _____ Tongues X Pastoring _ X Teaching X Encouragement X Discernment _____ Interpretation X Knowledge _____ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving X Leadership _____ Compassion _____ Healing X Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) Local—Rep. to Annual Conf. 2010-2013, SPRC, Finance Com, Church Council, Nom. Com. UMW-National: Program Advisory Group—Reading Program Selection Com.; Conf. Past Pres., VP, Mission Coord.—Social Action; NEJ—Regional School Team 2008-2010, taught Mission U studies for 4 conferences Pgh. Dist.—Pres., Mission Coord.—E & I, Social Action, Chair of Nom.; Local—Pres., Social Action, E & I; On all levels: Ex-officio—Conf., Dist., Local Dist.—Certified Lay Minister 2010—present, served at 10th ST UMC 2011-2012; Certified Lay Servant—late 1980’s to present Conf.—Chaired the Hunger Committee 1992-1996, Bd. Church & Society 2001--2015, Sessions 2007-2010, Connectional Table 2007-2010 CORR 2006-2012, Lay Leadership 2007-2010; presented at Annual Conf. Lay Academy sessions Delegate to Annual Conference 1996—2014, Delegate to Gen. Conf.—2012, Jurisdictional Conf. 2008, 20112 Presented the Sun. message at many churches throughout the conference on the topic of missions Boards—Ruth M. Smith Center (national mission) 2007-2010, 2012-present—personnel committee, Chautauqua Mission Homes 2007-2010, 2012-present VP, General Church--GBCS 2008—2012

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? My administrative, leadership, knowledge and teaching skills allow me to be organized and prepared to attend delegation meetings and to attend all sessions (legislative and plenary) of the General and Jurisdictional Conferences. My faith commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ and John Wesley allow me to review all proposed legislation with an open mind for discernment for decision making. Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? Social Justice issues of poverty, racism, inclusion, leadership, environment are critical. As Christians and followers of John Wesley, the church needs to work to eliminate the causes of poverty. Racism and sexism needs to be eliminated from all areas of the church. Programs need to be developed to encourage young persons to become pastors and leaders in the UMC. The UMC needs to be a leader in caring for God’s creation. Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? I feel called by Jesus Christ to be an advocate to speak for those in the church who are concerned about social justice issues, the structure of the UMC and the mission of the church. As James taught, faith without action is a dead faith. Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed Signature Donna L. Burkhart Date October 28, 2014 GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name Nancy Denardo District/Church Greensburg District/ Port Vue UMC

Address 1405 Pike Street City McKeesport, Pa ZIP 15133

Email [email protected] Primary Phone 412 780-8636 Cell 412 780-8636

Ethnic Identity Caucasian American Gender Female Birthdate 5/14/1952 Appointment/Occupation Retired registered nurse Currently serve as volunteer Faith Community Nurse Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism ___x__ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ ____ Teaching _____ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge ___x__ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______x__ Giving ___x__ Leadership ___x__ Compassion _____ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) LOCAL CHURCH -- Currently serving as: Certified Lay Servant, Faith Community Nurse (Parish Nurse), Chair of Health and Wellness Committee, member of chancel choir, SPRC, Family Life Enrichment, Children's Church and Missions Committees. Jr High Sunday School teacher, Allegheny County Jail Ministry Volunteer, Co-coordinator of Good Samaritan Food Pantry, Co-Founder of Uganda Christian Solutions, leader and/or participant on multiple mission teams to 7 African countries (primary work now in Uganda and South Sudan), Louisianna, Kentucky and annually to Philippi West Virginia. DISTRICT -- Former Vice President of Pittsburgh East District United Methodist Women, served on District Council of Ministries, former Chair of District Mission Committee and Helpshop Committee, former Director of Lay Speaking Ministries School. CONFERENCE -- Conference Lay Leader 1999-2006, former Chair of Conference Sessions Committee, currently member of Conference Sessions Committee as Health Care and Special Needs Coordinator, and the Conference Board of Global Ministries Partnership Team JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE DELEGATE -- 1996, 2000, 2004 (2004 Chair of Delegation) GENERAL CONFERENCE DELEGATE -- 2000, 2004 (2004 Chair of Delegation) Authored legislation that was adopted into the 2000 Book Of Discipline. OTHER INFORMATION -- Filed complaint in 2011 against Bishop Daniel Wandabula of East Africa Annual Conference for financial improprieties,and abuse of power and office, participated in preparation of legal briefs, co-authored Annual Conference Legislation regarding issues, gave oral testimony at two Judicial Council Hearings to seek a just resolution. Efforts resulted in Rev Isaac Sebit of South Sudan receiving the $3,000 donated to him by John Foster, and owed to him by Bishop Wandabula.

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? My gifts help me realize the needs of others, and focus on God's will. The global nature and inclusivity of my experiences enhances understanding of complex church issues. Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? Respectfully listen to all sides of issues and prayer. Developing accountable leaders is critical. I have observed lack of integrity and accountability in all levels of the UMC. I will present the truth and author legislation to restore integrity. Congregational development occurs when we accept and love people as they are, help them find relationship with Jesus, and deepen our relationship with Him. I strongly support and will actively participate/initiate ministries with the poor everywhere. The UMC has a moral imperative to implement programs meeting human needs of water, food, shelter, education, and safety to improve Global health. Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? God placed a burden on my heart to serve and enabled me through prayer and experience to prepare for the task.

Signature Nancy Denardo Date 12/29/14 GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name Eric Duda______District/Church _EM / Lowville______

Address 9165 Townhall Rd.______City Wattsburg______ZIP__16442______

Email [email protected] Primary Phone 814-739-2816_Cell _8114-392-8880______

Ethnic Identity______Gender _M_ Birthdate _03/06/1961______

Appointment/Occupation __Emergency Substitute Teacher______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ __X__ Teaching _____ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving __X___ Leadership _____ Compassion _____ Healing __X___Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x Alternate Delegate to 2012 Jurisdiction Conference x Annual Conference Delegate or Equalization for the last 12 years x VBS teacher (7-9 grade) 20yrs x Church Treasurer The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? In addition to church positions I serve on 2 school boards. I am comfortable working in a group with differing opinions. Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? As the world around us spirals downward morally and ethically it is the churches responsibility to remain a beacon of hope by standing firm on the principles God has laid out to be followed. I will stand firm where ever I am called to serve the one living and true God. The church needs leaders who won’t waver when trials come or shy away from making the difficult decisions. Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? Serving on committees seems to be my calling. I enjoyed participating at Jurisdictional Conference in 2012 and was encouraged by several people to go again if possible. My mantra is, “Be the change you want to see in others.” Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed

Signature Eric Duda______Date __12/28/2014______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name ______Joe Emigh______District/Church ___Cochranton, Erie Meadville______

Address ___636_Millcreek______City _Utica______ZIP___16362______

Email [email protected]______Primary Phone ______Cell _(814) _853-2503____

Ethnic Identity______White______Gender _M___ Birthdate ___10/22/68______

Appointment/Occupation ______Physically Disabled (Amputee)_____

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy __x_ Evangelism _x____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ ____ Teaching __x__ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving _____ Leadership _____ Compassion _____ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets)

As a delegate 2004, 2008, and 2012 I feel I have the experience necessary to serve. As a delegation team we need encouragement and faith that God is with us and leading us. I hope to bring that to our delegation team and to General/Jurisdictional Conference.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues?

The biggest issue facing our church is evangelism. My focus will be to stress the importance of evangelism in every area of our church and Discipline, and remind the church that we are not a hospice for dying souls, but a hospital to heal and bring New Life. As a disabled person, I also humbly accept this opportunity to be a voice for the disabled at General/Jurisdictional conference.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate?

On a spiritual level, I feel God calling me to serve the church in this way. This call has been confirmed by family, pastors, and friends.

Signature ______Date ______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church

Name Faith W. Geer District/Church Pittsburgh/ St. Paul’s, Allison Park

Address 1406 Towne Square Dr. City Allison Park ZIP 15101

Email [email protected] Primary Phone 412-334-7615

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring __X__ Teaching __X__ Encouragement __X__ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge __X__ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving __X__ Leadership _____ Compassion _____ Healing ______

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x St. Paul’s Administrative Director; manage staff, building, volunteers, communications x Facilitator for workshops on church visions and strategic planning x Member of Summer 2010 and Fall 2011 Nyadire Mission Trips with The Nyadire Connection x 2004 - present Board of Ordained Ministry, Candidacy Registrar (08-12); Believe Again! Co-Chair Cabinet Team; Legislative Section Leader; Camping and Retreat Ministries Board; Sessions Team—created & developed childcare option; volunteer strategic planner for local churches in AC x 2000 & 2004 NEJ member; 2008, reserve member, 2012 NEJ Member x 2004, GC alternate member x Co-Chair of Parents Reconciling Network Steering Committee and member Reconciling Ministries Board of Directors x 2015 Vice President WPA United Methodist Women The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.2.3). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? Able to discern and apply experiences at local church to denominational issues; Understand practical leadership skills; Familiar with visioning process & church revitalization; Can bridge gaps and encourage; seek justice, listen, discern and suggest creative solutions to issues

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issue and how you will help the church resolve those issues? I have useful, practical experience in the following: • Supporting Global health initiatives • Leadership: train clergy in visioning, mentoring, and evaluation • Revitalizing local churches through partnerships in ministry • Supporting local poverty issues • Affirming all issues rooted in Wesleyan concern for a church for all people

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate?

I experience the tension of practical vs. ideal in daily needs of the church as we use our head, hands, and hearts to be the embodiment of Christ. I can use my experience with clergy and laypersons to make practical, useful contributions to legislation. My skills as a facilitator will be useful on the delegation team to build consensus and work creatively with all viewpoints.

Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21 and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed ______Faith W. Geer______December 30, 2014______Signature Date GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name _SHARON GREGORY______District/Church PITTSBURGH / WARREN______Address _2133 CHALFANT STREET_City __PITTSBURGH _____ ZIP__15208_ Email [email protected] _ Primary Phone _412-727-1235 Cell _412-636-3857 Ethnic Identity_AFRICIAN AMERICAN______Gender FEMALE____ Birthdate _18 JUNE 54 Appointment/Occupation _Sr. Administrative Assistant______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism __x___ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring __x__ Teaching __x___ Encouragement __x___ Discernment _____ Interpretation __x__ Knowledge __x___ Wisdom __x___ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______x___Giving __x___ Leadership __x___ Compassion _____ Healing __x___Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x Local church Adult &Youth Ministries - SPPRC Chairperson 2008-2010 x District Director of Lay Servant Ministries 2007-present x District President UMW 2008-2012 x Conference Lay Leader 2012-present x Conference Committee on Episcopacy 2012-present x Conference Connectional Leadership Table 2011-present x Conference Personnel Committee 2006-present x Conference United Methodist Women/Secretary – 2011-2014 x Jurisdictional Delegate/ WPA Delegation Committee on Nominations 2012 x Northeastern Jurisdiction Committee on Episcopacy 2012-present x Northeastern Jurisdiction Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders Chairperson 2011-present x National Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders/Committee on Nominations 2012-present x Northeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodists for Church Renewal Committee on Nomination Chairperson 2012-present x General Conference First Alternate 2012 – Tampa, Florida The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? To serve as an effective delegate, GOD has blessed me with the above spiritual gifts and leadership experiences to cross cultural boundaries to do GOD’s work thru the mission and vision of The Church. I answer GOD’s call to follow the “Love Commandment” and embrace all GOD’s children wherever they are on the road to Spiritual Transformation and Discipleship. Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? Change continues to be an important issue facing The Church. As an effective delegate, prepared to address legislative issues, I am committed and will work for positive changes and strong leadership within United Methodism. Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? Serving as Conference Lay Leader and First Alternate to 2012 GC, witnessing and learning how the “Good News” is communicated at these Levels, I believe that I am being called again to represent WPA as we continue our journey in making Disciples of Jesus Christ to Transform the World. Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed

Signature Sharon J. Gregory Date 1 January 2015 GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name: Richard Hoffman, Ph.D. District/Church: Greensburg/Charter Oak Church

Address: 101 Pembroke Ct. City: Greensburg ZIP: 15601

Email: [email protected] Primary Phone: 724-516-8808 (Cell)

Ethnic Identity: American Gender: Male Birthdate: 10/16/73 (Age: 41)

Appointment/Occupation: Lay Person/Christian Counselor

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) X Apostleship X Prophecy X Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring X Teaching _____ Encouragement X Discernment _____Interpretation X Knowledge X Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving X Leadership X Compassion _____ Healing ______

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x New Campus Pioneer for Charter Oak UMC—September 2014—core team member to plant new church campus in Greensburg, PA. x Bible Study Teacher/Small Group Leader/Student Ministry Volunteer Charter Oak UMC – 2006 to present x Founder/Clinical Director of Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania (Christian Counseling organization with over 40 staff, and 32 locations in 12 counties across Western Pennsylvania. Visit our display in the exhibit hall or online at www.ccawpa.com for more information). x Annual Conference – Delegate 2005 – present, Conference Youth – Volunteer 2003 – Present x Jurisdictional Conference (Alternate): 2012 x General Conference – Delegate 2008 (Served in Church and Society Section I) x Youth Ministry Leader- First UMC Greensburg 1999 – 2006

Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? x Extensive experience in providing leadership at the local, jurisdictional and general conference. x Being a 41 year old, married, father of 3 children, I am in touch with the needs of local church families. x Professionally, I lead a faith based organization that has significant impact in Western Pennsylvania. x Many years of experience working in ministry, consulting with pastors and church leaders. x Raised, brought to faith, and discipled in local UMC ministries.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church and how you will help the church resolve those issues? x Issue for GC 2016 – prevent secular progressive teachings on sexuality from splitting the church. Stop church decline. x I pledge to uphold biblical teaching on homosexuality, and the sanctity of marriage. I will use my influence to uphold the authority of scripture (God’s word), making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? x I have a heart for all of the people of the UMC. I love God and His church. I will faithfully attend all of the meetings as a delegate to GC.

Signature: Date: 12/31/14 GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected] Name Luella Krieger District/Church Lakeside/Indiana Address PO Box 121 City Sykesville _ZIP 15865 Email [email protected] Primary Phone Cell _815-590-1937 Ethnic Identity Caucasian Gender F Birthdate 12/22/1949 Appointment/Occupation Conference Approved Evangelist Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Pastoring ______Knowledge ___x__ Giving _____ Prophecy ____ Teaching __x___ Wisdom ___x__ Leadership ___x__ Evangelism __x___ Encouragement _____ Assisting __x___ Compassion ___x__ Faith__x___ Discernment _____ Miracles _____ Healing ___x__ Tongues _____ Interpretation _____ Other ______Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General)(recommend using bullets)

x Lay leader x Lay servant

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1).

Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? I will be able to hear the facts on both sides of proposals pray over them and make decisions

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues?

Our church is in a crisis of Biblical Holiness. We need to fix our eyes once more on God’s Word and live accordingly

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? I believe I have the love, compassion and faith to help our church in faithful obedience to God

x Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May10-May20,2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed Signature ______Date ______

GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name __JANN C. MARKLEY____ District/Church Wash. Dist., Mt. Zion UMC, Fredericktown

Address _578 Ridgewood Drive____ City _Fredericktown, Pa.l.______ZIP___15333_____

Email [email protected]______Primary : Phone 724-809-1917 (Cell)

Ethnic Identity_Cauc.______Gender “F”____ Birthdate 09/12/1952______

Appointment/Occupation Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism __X___ Faith ___ Tongues _____ Pastoring _X__ Teaching __X___ Encouragement _____ Discernment ___ Interpretation __X___ Knowledge _____ Wisdom __X___ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other __ __X___ Giving _X____ Leadership __X__ Compassion _____ Healing __X___Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) - District: served on District Committee. - Local Church – Served on various committee, on UMW, and special planning and program committees.

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? Through servant leadership experience, I bring growth, grace, patience, attentiveness, and a unique voice to GC as an effective, faithful, faithful delegate.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? I support and encourage youth, young adults, and current Christian leaders to grow in mission and ministry. I work at promoting Chabaza in the local church, encouraging a renewed and welcoming congregation. I support and encourage mission and ministry in the local community. I encourage support of mission opportunities throughout the world, especially Africa, where I have gone twice and participated in health programs and direct aid and support to HIV/AIDS victims. I commit to creating a culture of inclusiveness.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? I believe I have been called to be open to God’s Spirit to being a conduit for God’s grace through the GC of the UMC.

Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10- May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed Signature s/Jann C. Markley Date Oct. 16, 2014 GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church

Name _Tracy R. Merrick______District/Church Pittsburgh: First UMC_

Address _2443 Dogwood Drive__ City Wexford, Pa____ ZIP 15090_

Email [email protected]______Primary Phone _724-934-9793 Cell 412-736-3272

Ethnic Identity Caucasian Gender Male Birthdate 6/13/1948

Spiritual gifts: Faith, Administration, Leadership

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) General Church: x General Conference delegate: 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 (1st alternate), 2004 (Financial Administration Comm. chair), 2008, 2012 (2nd alternate) x Office of Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships (2012 - present): consultant, UMC proxy ecumenical representative to ELCA and Moravian general synods, periodically proxy representative to meetings of the Connectional Table and other UMC organizations x General Agencies previous board membership): General Council on Finance and Administration, General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns x Denomination-wide quadrennial task forces: Connectional Ministries Funding Patterns TF (Co-chair), Denominational Health TF (Chairperson) x Global Health Initiative: Assistant to Chairperson Bishop Tom Bickerton (2010-2011) Northeastern Jurisdiction: x Global Structure Task Force: chairperson (2013 – present) Western Pennsylvania: x Believe Again! Plan for Ministry (Director, 2006-2009) x Conference Agencies (1981-present): WPA Anti-Racism Team, Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, Conference Council (past chair), Council on Finance and Administration (past chair), Western PA Dialogue Team (past co-chair), etc. x Lay Member of Annual Conference (1976, 1980-present) x Western Pennsylvania Reconciling Ministries: Co-coordinator (2010 – present) Local Church: x Pittsburgh: First UMC (member, 1998 – present): Wrestling with Racism Team, Vision Discernment Task Force (past co-chair), Leadership Council (past chair), Staff-Parish Relations (past chair), Trustees (past chair), etc.

Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? These experiences have provided opportunities to develop broad-based understandings of the ministries and organization of The UMC at all levels. My spiritual gifts, leadership experience, and management background have enabled me to: see the big picture, imagine bold Spirit-led solutions, evaluate differing perspectives fairly, understand complex interrelationships, and serve as an agent of change.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? My hope is to continue actively working for the discernment and fulfillment of God’s dream for our denomination regarding: x Becoming a world-wide church with equal participation by United Methodists across the globe x Becoming a fully inclusive church which welcomes all and provides ministries with and for all people x Longing for God’s gift of unity and living a spirit of reconciliation within The UMC and with other faith traditions

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? Opportunities to provide denominational leadership at General Conferences have been tremendous blessings. After prayerfully considering this matter, I would be grateful to serve as a delegate in 2016.

Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon with departure on May 21 and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference in July 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed Signature Tracy R. Merrick Date September 19, 2014 GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name ____Diane M Miller______District/Church __Franklin/Rockland______

Address __140 Boones Way______City __Kennerdell______ZIP____16374_____

Email [email protected]____ Primary Phone ___814-498-2308__Cell ___814-706-9357_

Ethnic Identity_____caucasian______Gender ___F_ Birthdate _____2/7/47______m Appointment/Occupation ______retired/teacher/WPA MissionVim Coordinator______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) __X__ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism ___X__ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ __X__ Teaching __X___ Encouragement ___X__ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom __X__ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving __X__ Leadership __X__ Compassion _____ Healing ___X__Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x General: Delegate, General Conference 2012; Alternate Delegate, General Conference 2008; Executive Secretary for Schools and Mission Studies for the Women’s Division, UMC (2002-2003); Wrote the study guide for the India/Pakistan study for Schools of Christian Mission (2005); Trainer at eight Regional Schools of Mission; Represented the North American Retreat Directors’ Association at three Courses on Lay Leadership Training (World Council of Churches) – facilitated one international course in the US x Jurisdictional: Partner Ministries Table member – 2009-2012; Delegate to NE Jurisdiction Conference – 2012, 2008 x Conference: WPA UMW President 2015; WPA Conference Mission/VIM Coordinator – 2006-2013; Mission Ambassador – Latin America (1980/81), India/Pakistan (2005/07); School of Christian Mission: Dean (2006/07), Assistant Dean (2004/05) Mission Ambassador Committee Chair – multiple years x District: Kane UMW District Officer (1982-1992) x Local: Retreat leader, mission programs – at hundreds of local churches, Olmsted Manor, Jumonville, Wesley Woods; President, Mt. Lebanon UMW, multiple years; Staff Parrish Committee member, Rockland UMC currently

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? My gifts and experience involve leadership, teaching and mission. As president of Conference UMW, I’m in a position that enables me to invite women to be in mission, involve young women, and discover creative ways to serve God in a changing society, as members of the local church and a mission agency within the church. Involvement at every level in the UMC enables me to see the bigger picture, work within the system, and help people serve God through their denominational connections.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? Last year I used my gifts to mentor and empower young women organizing an event for young women to learn the issues, find their voice, and change the world. Issues for UMW and younger women becoming involved include developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world, learning about the issues (poverty, global disease, racism), and responding in ministry and mission.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? God gifts me, and calls me to use those gifts!

Signature ______Diane M Miller______Date ____Dec 19, 2014______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name __Paul Morelli_____ District/Church _Indiana District, Brockway Charge, Lanes Mills UMC_

Address 93 Majestic Dr______City ____Brockport_____ZIP__15823______

Email [email protected]__ Primary Phone __814-265-8407__Cell _814-771-4486___

Ethnic Identity___caucasion___ Gender ___Male___ Birthdate ___12/24/55______

Appointment/Occupation ___Staff Evangelist at Lakeside United Methodist Church/Certified Lay Minister______Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) __X__ Apostleship _____ Prophecy __X__ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ ____ Teaching _____ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving _____ Leadership _____ Compassion _____ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) >Certified Lay Speaker (Indiana District) >Certified Lay Minister / Certified Lay Evangelist (Assignment: Evangelist on staff Lakeside UMC, DuBois Rev Robert Zilhaver) >Chair Conference Committee on Evangelism >member Indiana District Committee, Representative for Certified Lay Ministry >Lanes Mills delegate or Indiana District equalization delegate to Annual Conference 5 years >member admin board Brockway Charge (Lanes Mills UMC, Rev Robert Trask) >was on Conference Committee for church health and was a conference Natural Church Development coach

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? In the midst of declining membership, visionary ideas from the apostleship gifting and heart of evangelism may help create new entry opportunities for seekers outside the church.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? I sense a crisis of the authority of scripture in the UMC. Scripture informs the church which then influences culture to change, not the other way around. Per 1 Corinthians 1:22, I believe our methods of worship and outreach should be creative to reach culture, but morality and theology should not be molded by culture per Romans 12: 2 Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? As an atheist who became a Christian through a lay evangelist ministry of the UMC, I want to see a healthy church continue to provide the same opportunity for others. Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed

Signature ______Date ______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name ____William A. Patrick (Bill) District/Church Johnstown/Oakland

Address 155 Leffler Drive City Johnstown, PA ZIP15904

Email [email protected] Primary Phone (H) 814-266-4119: (C) 814-248-0699

Ethnic Identity Caucasian Gender Male Birthdate March 3, 1952

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) __ __ Apostleship __ ___ Prophecy __ __ Evangelism __12 Faith __0__ Tongues __ __ Pastoring __ _ Teaching __ _ Encouragement __ __ Discernment __0__ Interpretation __ __ Knowledge __12_ Wisdom __ 12 Assisting __ __ Miracles _16___ Other Service __12__ Giving __15_ Leadership __ __ Compassion __ __ Healing _16 Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x Served on various committees at Johnstown Oakland during the 34 years I’ve been a member. x Chaired Church Council three (3) separate 3-year terms and Trustees one term. x Future Building/Planning Committee member for current building and ministry expansion project. x Johnstown District Parsonage and WPA Annual Conference Trustee. x Lay Delegate to Annual Conference, Conference Section Leader training team and Annual Conference co-floor manager.

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.2.3).

Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate?

To help resolve issues, I have the ability to collect the pertinent information necessary to help make informed decisions. To be an effective leader, I have the ability to delegate responsibility while being able to encourage and assist team members in accomplishing their duties. In contrast, I don’t mind doing the legwork behind the scenes for the good of the cause. Foremost, I trust in God that His will shall be done in all situations without question.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues?

Leadership development: Work with those called to lead within the local church and offer guidance for being an effective leader.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate?

I take great pride in serving at Annual Conference and will likewise commit to fulfilling the required duties and responsibilities of this position to the best of my ability. I also feel the need to utilize the leadership gifts and skills the Lord has given to me on behalf of the Annual Conference.

Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July , 2016 in Lancaster, PA o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed

December 24, 2014 William A. Patrick ______Signature Date GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name __Richard H. Schall, Jr.______District/Church __Kane/Warren First UMC___ Address __4681 Little Hickory Rd.______City __Tionesta______ZIP__16353___

Email [email protected]______Primary Phone __814 755-4908_Cell __814 671-1868

Ethnic Identity_English/German______Gender __M__ Birthdate _10/08/1946______

Appointment/Occupation _Director, WPA-Nicaragua Partnership/ Lumber Company President_, college professor(retired)_

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy x Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ x Teaching x Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______x Giving x Leadership x Compassion _____ Healing x_ Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) Leadership: conference level: trustees, global ministries, transforming vision team, delegate to annual conference for more than 20 years. Local level: trustees, SPRC, council, Sunday school teacher. District level: certified lay speaker/servant, campground ministry, VIM team leader, ERT team member. International level: co-founder of New Families program in the Komi Republic, Russia.

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? Section I: Use management skills and experience to discern and prioritize key issues and discover creative , equitable solutions.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? Section II: The Global UMC is facing a crisis of confidence. Lack of transparency and accountability at all levels of leadership is causing a sense of disconnect among local lay and clergy members. Instead of delegating more authority to the hierarchy and agencies, we need to empower local congregations and reconnect them to the regional and global church.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? Section III: Forty years of management and teaching experience have taught me how to find creative resolutions to conflict and to encourage people to grow into their possibilities.

Signature _Richard H. Schall, Jr._ Date __12/31/2014______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name _Kayla Schwanke______District/Church _Kane/ Russell ______

Address 44 Greenbrair Circle______City _Russell______ZIP 16345 ______

Email [email protected]__ Primary Phone (814) 706-2737__Cell _(814)706-2737_

Ethnic Identity__cau.______Gender __Female__ Birthdate _April 4,1996______

Appointment/Occupation ______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship __X__ Prophecy _X___ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ ____ Teaching _____ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom ___X_ Assisting _X___ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving __X__ Leadership ___X_ Compassion _____ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) *serving as president in my local youth group *Member of Youth Ministry Team and serves as chair of Legislative committee *Member of Mission of Peace to South Africa The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? I believe my spiritual gifts enable me to hear and see what God is doing and suggest how the church can join God’s works. I believe my youth leadership experience will allow me to share a young person’s perspective on the challenges facing the church.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues?

*The church needs to be mission oriented, focused on the healing and redemption of the least and lost around the world. *The church need to reach young people around the world for Jesus.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate?

I have been nominated by the Conference Youth Ministry Team and I have prayed greatly about.

Signature ____Kayla Schwanke______Date ____26 October 2014______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name _Candice M. Shaughnessy______District/Church _Pittsburgh/Faith Fox Chapel_

Address 5100 Liberty Ave Apt. 2______City _Pittsburgh,PA______ZIP__15224__

Email [email protected]______Primary Phone _412-855-5864_____Cell _same as primary_

Ethnic Identity: Caucasian______Gender _F___ Birthdate _4/21/1988______

Appointment/Occupation _Musician (Opera Singer, Music Educator, Church Musician)______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism __X___ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ _X___ Teaching __X___ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation __X___ Knowledge __X___ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles __X___ Other _Music______Giving __X___ Leadership __X___ Compassion _____ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) *Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference Lay Delegate 2013, 2014 *Director of Music Ministry- Faith United Methodist Church in Fox Chapel, PA 2010- Present *Director of Music Ministry- First United Methodist Church of Jeannette, Jeannette, PA 2009- 2010

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? I am a lifelong United Methodist. I was baptized at Grove Avenue United Methodist Church, grew in faith at Monroeville United Methodist Church and now serve at Faith United Methodist Church as the director of music ministry. My greatest spiritual gift is music, and music is the catalyst in how I nurture people in their path to Christ. I started seriously studying the bible about three years ago and I am also interested in the relationship our church has with other faith traditions. My greatest strength is that I love the United Methodist Church and believe that its sound theology. I believe it is my duty to fight for the survival of the church for future generations. Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? 1. The issues facing the decreasing membership of the United Methodist Church. I believe that in order to deal with this problem, we have to deal with additional issues surrounding the problem. 2. I am concerned with the rights of homosexual couples and clergy in the United Methodist Church. I would not like the church to split. However, I do not find the practice of homosexuality incompatible with Christian teaching and would favor seeing openly gay and lesbian leadership given the opportunity for ordination. I would also like to see clergy across the UMC have the option to marry homosexual couples. 3. The biggest issue I believe we face in the United Methodist Church is the inconsistency in Christian education. I believe this needs to be addressed in all local congregations. Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? This was my second year serving as a lay delegate at Annual Conference. The main thing that struck me was the average age of the participants. I am among some of the youngest lay delegates at my Annual Conference and I believe we are not being well represented in holy conferencing.

Signature _Candice M. Shaughnessy______Date _July 28th, 2014___ GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name Bradford C. Smith______District/Church Washington/Central Highlands Community UMC

Address 1001 Whitehead Lane____ City N. Huntingdon___ZIP__15642 Email [email protected]___ Primary Phone 724-864-0575__Cell none

Ethnic Identity Caucasian_____ Gender Male Birthdate 2/14/1955

Appointment/Occupation ___nuclear engineer__

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism __X__ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ _X__ Teaching __X__ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______X_ Giving _____ Leadership __X__ Compassion ___X_ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) - Local church leadership positions: Council chair, Lay leader, Chair staff parish, UMYF leadership, Sunday School, Bible study leader - District Pgh-East District Youth Council advisor, Lay speaker training, Lay Equalization - Conference – Past Young Adult Council chair, Jumonville Board and Committee Chair of Operations and Program Chair, Ropes Course instructor and trainer, and dean for various young adult and summer camps - General Conf – 2004 Pittsburgh Prayer Room

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? For me, effectiveness begins with x infilling of the Holy Spirit, x daily submission to Jesus’ Lordship, x scripture study, x prayer, and x sensing the Voice of God. I draw upon a range of experiences: single 42 years, involvements with conference young adults, Clairton and Pittsburgh-East District youth and camping ministries. I am now contentedly married, involved in camping, prayer and healing ministries.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? Issues facing the Church reveal our underlying declining spiritual health: Declining membership, broken families, love growing cold, sinful behaviors and attitudes toward one another. I believe we need to humble ourselves, confess our sin, study the scriptures, seek and demonstrate forgiveness, be strong and courageous in convictions and ministry, and implore the Lord to bring a movement of the Holy Spirit to occupy, heal, and ignite us collectively.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? I felt called to be available to serve God and our Annual Conference to offer myself as a living sacrifice.

Signature Bradford C. Smith Date _12/29/2014______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name Roseann V. Smith______District/Church Washington/Central Highlands Community UMC

Address 1001 Whitehead Lane____ City N. Huntingdon___ZIP__15642 Email [email protected]___ Primary Phone 724-864-0575__Cell none

Ethnic Identity Caucasian_____ Gender Female Birthdate 2/11/1957

Appointment/Occupation ___Homemaker, 19 years with Westinghouse Acctg/Finance Depts

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism __X___ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ _X__ Teaching __X__ Encouragement __X__ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______X_ Giving _____ Leadership __X__ Compassion ___X_ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) - Local LMAC, Intercessor, Teacher, Small Groups, Outreach Chair, Finance Committee, Lay delegate, UMYF leadership, Sunday School, Precept Bible Study leader - District Wash District Lay Equalization (2009 – current), - Conference – Jumonville Board secretary, Jumonville Program Committee, Jumonville Board (2009-current), Jumonville Finance Committee Chair (2013-current), Jumonville Foundation (2013-current), Jumonville Strategic Planning (current) - General Conf – Prayer Delegate 2004 (Pgh Prayer Room) and 2008 (Fort Worth Prayer Room)

By using Deuteronomy 10:12-13 as a guide, I understand the Lord requires of me to fear Him, to walk in His ways, to love Him, and to serve Him with all my heart and with all my soul.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues?

1. Forsaking “righteousness by faith” to accept “righteousness through law” 2. Rejecting Christ’s commandment to love others as ourselves 3. Denying basic truths of faith – Jesus’ Deity, His Atonement, His Birth, His Resurrection, His Second Coming 4. The Church’s failure to stand against error Resolution for these issues: Romans 12:1-2 To strive for holiness and not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of my mind.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate?

I am trying to be obedient to the Lord’s calling.

Signature Roseann V. Smith Date ___12/28/2014__ GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name _Jessica Speer_ District/Church _Franklin/Pittsburgh = White Chapel UMC / First Bethel UMC (affiliate)

Address __47 Greenlee Rd.______City ___Pittsburgh______ZIP__15227______

Email [email protected]______Primary Phone ______Cell __724-699-4885______

Ethnic Identity___Caucasian______Gender _Female___ Birthdate ____12-28-83______

Appointment/Occupation ___Social Worker______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) __X___ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ ____ Teaching _X____ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom _X____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving _____ Leadership ___X__ Compassion _____ Healing __X___Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x WPA Global Ministries Committee member (current) * Annual Conference Equalization Delegate (2013 & 2014) x Local Youth Director 1.5 years (2012-2013) * Youth representative to PPRC / Nominations Committee x VIM/ ERT Trained * Various Mission experiences with WPA conference: Russia, Nicaragua, Lithuania, Zimbabwe x Local / National Mission Experience: Pittsburgh Project, Appalachia Service Project, Red Bird Mission

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? My experience/ gifts have helped me to see beyond myself and work towards understanding cultural differences while exploring ways to reach out to and be in ministry with those in need.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? The church needs to find effective ways to do ministry in a world that is always changing with multiple points of view. We have Four areas of focus within the church and the only way to achieve them is to listen, be understanding, have knowledge of the issue at hand and to pray for God’s guidance. All of which I am committed to doing.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? As a young adult within the church, its ministries and future are important to me. As part of that future, I feel it is important for me to work, grow and develop policies that will enhance the work of effective ministries and engage more young adults and others to become involved in the church.

Signature ____Jessica Speer______Date ____12-31-14______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name: Vicki J Stahlman______District/Church Indiana District/Brookville Evangelical UMC

Address 293 Cowan Rd______City Brookville ______ZIP 15825______

Email [email protected]__ Primary Phone 814-590-3115____

Ethnic Identity_White______Gender F _ Birthdate 7-13-63__

Appointment/Occupation _Insurance Agent______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy __X__ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues __X__ Pastoring _ ___X_ Teaching __X___ Encouragement __X__ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _X___ Music______X__ Giving ___X_ Leadership __X___ Compassion _____ Healing _X___Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) *Local: Adult Sunday school teacher 1993-present, Music Director 1995-2008, UMW President 1984-1989, Samaritans Purse Coordinator 2006-present, Co-chair Missions Committee 2005-present, Organist, Pianist, Soloist *District: Certified Lay Speaker 1993-present, District Trustee and Buildings and Locations 2009-present *Conference: Chair Conference Sessions 2014-present, Vice Chair Conference Sessions 2011-2014, Conference Sessions Housing and Registration 2006-present, NCD coach *Jurisdictional: Delegate 2012, Boundaries Committee *General: Reserve Delegate to General conference 2012

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? I see God’s hand and grace upon me as I lead my Adult Sunday School class and the Sessions Team. Listening with compassion, discerning God’s will, encouraging the weak and teaching God’s word by His Holy Spirit.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? I’m concerned that our church has lost sight of the call to go into all the world and make disciples. Evangelism and Social Justice are 2 sides of the same coin. Both are needed as we minister in this broken world. The energy we spend fighting over non- essentials, limits the energy and resources we can use fulfilling that call. I see General Conference as the opportunity to further Discern God’s continued call.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? My nomination from Indiana District Conference. Affirmation in prayer. Confirmation from brothers and sisters in Christ.

Signature _____Vicki J Stahlman______Date ___12/16/14______GC 2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name: Richard M. Thomas District/Church: Greensburg

Address: 1309 Washington Blvd City: Port Vue ZIP: 15133

Email: [email protected] Primary Phone: 412-841-1304 Cell: 412-841-1304

Ethnic Identity: Caucasian Gender: Male Birthdate: 3/6/1955

Appointment/Occupation: Engineer

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) Apostleship Prophecy _____ Evangelism __X__ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring ______Teaching _____ Encouragement __X__ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge ______Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles __X__ Other Prayer _____ Giving __X___ Leadership _____ Compassion _____ Healing __X__ Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x Coordinator of the Annual Conference Prayer Ministries. x Founding member and former CoChair of the Western Pennsylvania Dialogue Team. x Former member of the Evangelism Work Area and Congress on Evangelism Teams. x Coordinator of the Western PA UM Renewal Fellowship. x Lay Delegate for more than 20 years. x Local Church – SPRC and Finance Chair. The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? The current issues facing the UMC call for prayer, discernment, faith that God is at work, deep commitment to constructive engagement and accountability. Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? A focus on divisive issues has resulted in a distraction from the central mission of the UMC, to make disciples who are truly equipped to bring transformation to the world. As part of refocusing we need to address the issue of genuine accountability at all levels. Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? I believe that God is at work in our time, calling us to engage one another, understand one another, minister to and with one another - despite differences on issues. I am excited by the increase I see every year in answers to prayer, divine healing and even the reemergence of gifts of the Spirit such as prophetic and healing gifts. However, I understand the critical importance that all discernment and all gifting must be motived by the Love of Christ. Section IV: By signing below, if elected, you agree to the following Covenant: o to read and follow the WPA Delegate Guidelines as periodically revised and posted on the conference website o to commit to attend all pre-conference delegation meetings o to adhere to the rigorous schedule by participating in the entire session of the 2016 General Conference on May 10-May 20, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, with Departure on May 21. and (“or” if elected only) to the entire session of Jurisdictional Conference on July, 2016 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania o to return to the Conference and share information in follow-up activities as needed

Signature ______Date: December 31, 2014

GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name ______Peggy Ward______District/Church _Pittsburgh- Greenstone UMC______

Address ______177 Neville St______City ____PGH______ZIP_____PA______

Email [email protected]______Primary Phone _412-761-7603_Cell ___412-726-5567_

Ethnic Identity______African American______Gender _ F___ Birthdate __10-22-1957______

Appointment/Occupation ______Teacher______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) ___X__ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ ____ Teaching _____ Encouragement ____X_ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge ___X__ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving _____ Leadership _____ Compassion _____ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) Local -Believe Again- Implementation Jurisdiction -lay delegate Conference Team -Jurisdictional Delegate -lay speaker -Bishop’s initiative on Racial -Believe Again- Racial Inclusion -Jurisdictional Alternate Delegate -SPPRC chairperson, member Inclusion Team -NEJ Leadership Team UMW, -UMW President, secretary -Commission on Religion and -Ethnic Local Church Concerns chairperson of Committee on -adult study and jr. church leader Race -Dismantling Racism Team Nominations -Children’s coordinator -Registrar, Cooperative School of -Co-Chair Anti-Racism Team -Finance Committee District Christian Mission (CSCM) -Chairperson, Commission on Status and Role of Women -UMW President, VP, Secy, -Mission Ambassador to Mexico -Sessions Committee nominations -Study Leader, CSCM -District Coordinating team, member -Board of Ordained Ministry

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? I have Vision, a Hope-filled outlook balanced by current realities, my varied experience and gifts allow me to work with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, accomplish tasks, discern and follow the leading of the Spirit, challenging myself and others when led. (40)

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? We’re commanded to love neighbor and love God, instead we love our stance on the issues; our treasure. This awareness will be my guide as I seek God resolutions to issues. (31) Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? God has magnified this prayer line for me - Thy Kin- dom come, on earth as it is in heaven. God’s Kin- dom on Earth and the role each of us plays in bringing it about, has been planted in my heart. God has also given me a Hope- filled outlook for the journey. God has taught me that my response is faithfulness and trust in the call shown through compassion and love in action. The nominations process is part of this journey. (79)

Signature ____Peggy Ward______Date ______12/30/14______GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name Tina Whitehead District/Church ____Greensburg/Oakmont__

Address 519 Maryland Ave. Apt. 1 City Oakmont ZIP 15139

Email [email protected] Primary Phone ____na______Cell 412 582 8558

Ethnic Identity______Gender f Birthdate 08/13/1948

Appointment/Occupation Volunteer Missionary – Israel/Palestine

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship __x__ Prophecy _____ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ __x__ Teaching _____ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom ___x__ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving ___x__ Leadership ___x__ Compassion _____ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) Local Church: Member of UMC in WPA since 1977. Chair of Council, Evangelism, PPR, Adult Education teacher, Outreach programs including initiating a pre-school, coordinating community VBS programs and afterschool programs Conference: Member of Operation Sunday School staff; helpshops/workshops/retreats in spiritual formation; teacher at Lay Speakers School, Laity Academy and School of Missions; Conference Missionary to Israel/Palestine since 2006 Jurisdictional – lay delegate to NE Jurisdictional Conference in 2004, 2012 General – lay delegate to General Conference 2008, 2012; spoke at General Conference in Pittsburgh 2004 re: Israel/Palestine Have also worked as a local church secretary (14 years) and administrative assistant to 3 District Superintendents (Pittsburgh East and Connellsville)

The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? Working with the Palestinian community and my background in spiritual formation have given me an appreciation for Wesley’s concept of piety and mercy which is foundational to my service.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues? The Church needs to take prophetic leadership in matters of injustice, leadership that will take risks to follow Jesus in transforming systems that keep people impoverished and without hope. We need delegates who can listen compassionately and act with wisdom on issues that divide us, who can move to a deeper level than the issues themselves and discern God at work.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate? Speaking from the floor at GC 2012 allowed me to express not just my position on issues of injustice, but to be a voice for those who do not have the opportunity to speak. I do not take this responsibility lightly, but feel that this time I would be more equipped to represent WPA and to make more informed decisions.

Signature Tina Whitehead Date 12/09/14 GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name Sydney Widdersheim District/Church Butler/ Christ Community

Address 342 Jefferson Street City Evans City ZIP 16033

Email [email protected] Primary Phone (724)841-7660 Cell (724) 814- 7660

Ethnic Identity Cau. Gender Female Birthdate March 3, 1997

Appointment/Occupation ______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship ____ Prophecy ____ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ ____ Teaching ___X__ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom ___X_ Assisting ____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving __X__ Leadership ___X_ Compassion _____ Healing _____Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) *Has served as a bible study leader and page caption for two years at WPAUMC annual conference *Member of Youth Ministry Team and has served as chair of Legislative committee, Connectional Chair and Presently Serving as Chaplin *Member of Ebenezer Youth Mission team to Zimbabwe, Africa The answers to the following three questions are limited to combined total of 150 words (Conference Rule 2.3.10.1.1). Section I: How will your Spiritual gifts and leadership experience enable you to serve as an effective delegate? I believe my spiritual gifts enable me to hear and see what God is doing and suggest how the church can join God’s works. I believe my youth leadership experience will allow me to share a young person’s perspective on the challenges facing the church.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues?

*The church needs to be mission oriented, focused on the healing and redemption of the least and lost around the world. *The church need to reach young people around the world for Jesus.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate?

I have been nominated by the Conference Youth Ministry Team and I have prayed greatly about.

Signature Sydney Widdersheim Date March 30, 2015 GC2016 Nominee Information Sheet WPA United Methodist Church Use 10 point type font to keep document to one page. Email completed form to [email protected]

Name __Katherine Wrona______District/Church: Greensburg/Bethel UMC______

Address 1555 State Rte 56 E.____ City: Apollo______ZIP_15613______

Email [email protected]______Primary Phone 724-889-6754______Cell ______

Ethnic Identity__White______Gender __F__ Birthdate _5/08/1992______

Appointment/Occupation _Global Mission Fellow______

Check the Spiritual gifts God has given to you: (definitions on website) _____ Apostleship _____ Prophecy _____ Evangelism _____ Faith _____ Tongues _____ Pastoring _ ____ Teaching ___x__ Encouragement _____ Discernment _____ Interpretation _____ Knowledge _____ Wisdom _____ Assisting _____ Miracles _____ Other ______Giving _____ Leadership ___x__ Compassion _____ Healing __x___Administration

List Leadership Experience in the church (Local, District, Conference, Jurisdictional & General) (recommend using bullets) x Church Youth Group President x Church SPRC x Lay Member to Annual Conference x Lay Equalization Delegate to Annual Conference x GBGM Global Mission Fellow

I believe my spiritual gifts and experience in the Church has taught me to think first of the communities the Church is serving. My focus at General Conference will be how the issues effect those we are called to serve.

Section II: Identify issues facing the church (for example the Four Areas of Focus). Include your views on the issues and how you will help the church resolve those issues?

One issue facing the church is world poverty. We are all in poverty; poverty of self, spirit, and economics. I believe we can alleviate poverty through relationships; we can help lift each other out of poverty. As a church, we can not only focus on relief efforts but also on development and sustainability.

Section III: Why you feel called to place your name in nomination to be a delegate?

As a delegate at Annual Conference, I love having a voice and a vote as a young woman of faith. I want to be a delegate at General Conference because I want to use my voice to help the Global Church continue to be the hands and feet of Christ.

Signature Katherine Wrona______Date 12/31/14