2019 Journal of the Annual Conference Session
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FREQUENTLY REQUESTED CONTACTS MISSOURI ANNUAL CONFERENCE FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA www.moumethodist.org FACEBOOK 3601 Amron Ct, Columbia, MO 65202-1918 Missouri Annual Conference (573) 441-1770 Mozambique Initiative Fax: (573) 441-1780 Festival of Sharing UMC Disaster Response Bishop Bob Farr: www.bobfarr.org Next Generation Ministries Next Generation Ministries: www.nextgenumc.org Missouri Annual Conference Lay Leader The Call: www.thecalltoministry.org Festival of Sharing: www.festivalofsharing.org TWITTER Global Connect: www.globalchurchconnect.org @moumethodist Disaster Response: www.umcdisaster.org INSTAGRAM MOZAMBIQUE INITIATIVE @moumethodist www.mzinitiative.com @nextgenumc Mozambique Initiative, Rev. Lucas Endicott (573) 441-1770; [email protected] CAMPING MINISTRIES www.nextgencamps.org Core Camping, Scott Burdin: [email protected] Camping Logistics, Josh Schaller: [email protected] Camping Registrar, Tina Twenter: [email protected] CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY www.centralmethodist.edu 411 Central Methodist Square Fayette, Missouri 65248 (660) 248-3391; (877) CMU-1854 MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION www.mumf.org PO Box 1076 Columbia, MO 65205-1076 Office: (573) 875-4168; Toll-free: (800) 332-8238; Fax: (573) 875-4595 SAINT PAUL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY www.spst.edu Rev. Neil Blair, President 4370 West 109th Street, Suite 300 Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 253-5000; Fax: (913) 253-5075 GENERAL AGENCY ASSISTANCE General United Methodist Resources: www.umc.org Communications Resources: www.umcom.org Stewardship Resources: www.umcgiving.org UMCOR Hotline: 800-841-1235; www.umcor.org General Council on Finance and Administration: www.gcfa.org MISSOURI ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JUNE 7-9, 2019 This is the official record of the 17th Regular Session of the Missouri Annual Conference. Daily proceedings of the Regular Session were held in the Springfield Exposition and Trade Center from Friday, June 7th to Sunday, June 9th. The Service of Commissioning and Ordination was held in the Juanita K. Hammons Center for the Performing Arts. This is the 134nd Session of the Methodist Conferences in Missouri. The 18th Session of the Missouri Annual Conference will be held June 5-7, 2020 in Springfield, Missouri. Conference Journal Editor: Fred Koenig Journal Production: Heather Birge, Fred Koenig and Lauren Miers Cover Design: Dean Eichler, MinistryMark.org Photos Courtesy of Fred Koenig, Conference Publications, and Rev. Eric Mattson 3 2019 MISSOURI CONFERENCE JOURNAL 2019 MISSOURI CONFERENCE JOURNAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Introductory Information Contact Information for Conference Offices & Staff ................................................................................................................. 6 Conference Theme ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Annual Conference Workshops ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Annual Conference Offerings .........................................................................................................................................................10 District Superintendents of the Missouri Conference ............................................................................................................ 11 Section A: Episcopal Leadership Missouri Bishops & Surviving Spouses ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Extended Cabinet ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Ordinands .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Section B: Conference Leaders Conference Officers ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Boards ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Committees ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Councils ..................................................................................................................................................................................................20 Teams ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 District Officers .....................................................................................................................................................................................22 Service Beyond The Missouri Conference ..................................................................................................................................32 Missionaries from Missouri ..............................................................................................................................................................33 Section C: Directories Retirees ...................................................................................................................................................................................................35 Lay Members of The Annual Conference ...................................................................................................................................36 Lay Members Representing a District, Church or Charge ....................................................................................................38 Missouri Conference Surviving Spouses ......................................................................................................................................47 Section D: Annual Conference Sessions Session Minutes ....................................................................................................................................................................................52 Resolution for Inclusive Ministry.....................................................................................................................................................62 The Business of The Annual Conference ......................................................................................................................................63 4 2019 MISSOURI CONFERENCE JOURNAL 2019 MISSOURI CONFERENCE JOURNAL A | EPISCOPAL LEADERSHIP A | EPISCOPAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Section E: Appointments Conference Clergy Relationship Codes .....................................................................................................................................108 Appointments by District ...............................................................................................................................................................108 Clergy Service Record ...................................................................................................................................................................... 113 Section F: Rules & Policies Missouri Annual Conference Standing Rules .......................................................................................................................... 116 Board of Trustees Policy & Procedures ......................................................................................................................................127 Clergy Support Team Policies & Procedures ............................................................................................................................128 Council of Finance & Administration Policies & Procedures ..............................................................................................143 Council of Finance & Administration Internal Policies .........................................................................................................143 Section G: Reports Clergy Support Team Report ........................................................................................................................................................148 Episcopacy Report ............................................................................................................................................................................156 Reports from Affiliate Education Institutions ............................................................................................................................56 Reports from Other Organizations .............................................................................................................................................167 Section H: Historical Memoirs of God’s Faithful Servants ............................................................................................................................................171 The