2010 journal 117 IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS A. 2010 CONFERENCE PROGRAM “Follow Jesus, Make Disciples, Transform the World” THURSDAY, 10:00 a.m. Spiritual Formation Day Apart with Sister Macrina Wiederkehr JUNE 10 6:30 p.m. Service of Evening Prayer 8:00 p.m. Executive Session of Clergy Members FRIDAY, 7:00 a.m. A Service of Prayer and Meditation: A Taizé Service JUNE 11 8:00 a.m. Orientation Session for Laity 8:45 a.m. Break 9:00 a.m. Conference Plenary - Business Session Procedural Matters Elections for Conference Plan of Organization and Rules Consent Calendar 10:00 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Opening Worship: Renewal of Baptism and Holy Communion ...... Rev. Dr. Peter Graves, preaching 12:00 p.m. Lunch Break 1:30 p.m. Worship ...... Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, preaching 2:30 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Conference Plenary - Business Session Board of Ordained Ministry Reception of Provisional and Full Connection Classes Wesley’s Historic Questions Committee on Nominations Committee on Episcopacy Conference Business 5:30 p.m. Dinner Break 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship: Celebrating Missions ...... Bishop Janice Huie, preaching SATURDAY, 7:00 a.m. A Service of Holy Communion and Healing JUNE 12 8:30 a.m. Service of Commissioning and Recognition of Associate Members ...... Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, preaching 9:45 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Conference Plenary - Business Session Board of Laity, including Laity Address ...... Dr. Kathleen Lambert, speaking Board of Trustees Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts 11:30 a.m. Recognition of Retiring Clergy 12:15 p.m. Lunch Recess 1:30 p.m. Worship: Celebration of Life ...... Rev. Dr. Earl Wilson, preaching 2:45 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Conference Plenary - Business Session Annual Meeting of the Membership of the United Methodist Foundation of Western NC, Inc. Duke Endowment Conference Council on Finance and Adminsitration Committee on Annual Conference Meeting Task Force on the Annual Conference Meeting Resolutions and Petitions 5:30 p.m. Dinner Break 7:30 p.m. Ordination Service ...... Bishop Janice Huie, preaching SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School in Memorial Chapel ...... Rev. Robert V. Dodd, teaching JUNE 13 10:00 a.m. Closing Worship Service - Conference Sunday ...... Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, preaching Worship coordinated and led by Campus Ministries of Western North Carolina Fixing of the Appointments and Sending Forth Adjournment sine die 118 Western North Carolina Conference B. CALENDAR OF SPECIAL EVENTS WEDNESDAY, 2:00 p.m. 17th Annual Children’s Home Golf Tournament ...... Lake Junaluska Golf Course JUNE 9

THURSDAY, 10:00 a.m. Annual Spiritual Day Apart...... Central UMC, 410 Charles St.,, Clyde JUNE 10 11:00 a.m. New Clergy Personal Stewardship Session ...... Terrace Hotel, Room 319 12:00 p.m. Extension Ministers and Beyond the Local Church Luncheon ...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 2:00 p.m. Cabinet Meeting ...... Terrace Hotel, Room 316 3:30 p.m. Brotherhood/Sisterhood Meeting ...... Terrace Hotel, Room 211 4:00 p.m. Board of Ordained Ministry Meeting ...... Terrace Hotel, Room 213 5:00 p.m. UM Rural Fellowship Dinner ...... Weldon Gym 5:00 p.m. Conference Usher Training ...... Stuart Auditorium 5:30 p.m. Duke Divinity School Dinner ...... Long’s Chapel UMC, 133 Old Clyde Rd. 5:30 p.m. Hood Theological Seminary Dinner ...... Lambuth Inn. International Room 6:00 p.m. Cabinet Dinner ...... Terrace Hotel, Auditorium 9:30 p.m. Music with Ed Kilbourne and Chris Hughes ...... Harrell Center, Edgewater Bistro

FRIDAY, 7:00 a.m. Women in Ministry Breakfast ...... Lambuth Inn, Dining Room JUNE 11 Note: Persons staying at Lambuth Inn and not involved in this event are expected to have breakfast in the International Room 8:30 a.m. Givens Estates: Cookies and Lemonade ...... Outside Stuart Auditorium 9:00 a.m. Spouses of Retiring Clergy: Coffee ...... Harrell Center, Susan Todd Lounge 12:00 p.m. Conference Board of Trustees Luncheon ...... Terrace Hotel, Room 316 12:00 p.m. Chaplain’s Fellowship Luncheon ...... Terrace Hotel, Room 319 12:00 p.m. High Point University Luncheon ...... Terrace Hotel, Auditorium 12:00 p.m. New Church Start Pastors Luncheon ...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 12:00 p.m. Drew University Luncheon ...... Lambuth Inn, Saville Room 12:00 p.m. Young Adult Clergy and Families Luncheon - The Branch ...... Playground near Children’s Building 1:30 p.m. Campus Ministries: Lemonade ...... Outside Stuart Auditorium 2:30 p.m. Clergy Spouses Fellowship: Prayer and Praise ...... Memorial Chapel 5:30 p.m. Pfeiffer University Dinner ...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 5:30 p.m. Wesley Theological Seminary, Dinner ...... Terrace Hotel, Room 316 5:30 p.m. Candler School of Theology, Dinner ...... Long’s Chapel UMC, 133 Old Clyde Hwy. 5:30 p.m. Board of Ordained Ministry Dinner ...... Waynesville FUMC, 566 South Haywood St. 5:30 p.m. Retiring Clergy Reception ...... Terrace Hotel, Auditorium A 6:00 p.m. Retiring Clergy Dinner ...... Terrace Hotel, Auditorium, B and C 9:00 p.m. Reconciling Ministries Network Worship ...... Memorial Chapel 9:30 p.m. Music with Ed Kilbourne and Chris Hughes ...... Harrell Center, Edgewater Bistro

SATURDAY, 7:15 a.m. Educational Opportunities Breakfast ...... Terrace Hotel, Auditorium JUNE 12 7:15 a.m. Retired Clergy and Spouses Breakfast sponsored by The Eugene M. Cole Foundation ...... Lambuth Inn, International Room 7:30 a.m. Committee on Native American Ministries Breakfast...... Lambuth Inn, Saville Room 11:00 a.m. Clergy Spouses Luncheon ...... Central UMC, 410 Charles St., Clyde 11:30 a.m. Hood Theological Seminary Cookout ...... Weldon Gym 12:15 p.m. Young Harris College Luncheon ...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 12:15 p.m. Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) Luncheon ...... Harrell Center, Susan Todd Lounge 12:15 p.m. Greensboro College Luncheon ...... Terrace Hotel, Auditorium 12:30 p.m. Asbury Theological Seminary Luncheon ...... Terrace Hotel, Room 319 12:30 p.m. Gammon Theological Seminary Luncheon...... Lambuth Inn, Saville Room 12:30 p.m. African American Conference Committee Luncheon ...... Lambuth Inn, Saville Room 5:30 p.m. Deacons, Diaconal Ministers and Deaconesses Dinner ...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 5:30 p.m. Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors Annual Meeting and Dinner ...... Plains UMC, 2029 Newfound Rd., Canton 2010 journal 119 C. DAILY MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION OF CLERGY MEMBERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 – 8 P.M.

CLERGY SESSION CONVENES: In compliance with ¶ 605.6 of The Book of Discipline (2008), Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster convened an executive session of the clergy members of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010, in George R. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. The hymn, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” was sung and Bishop Goodpaster opened in prayer. BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD: Robert W. Combs, executive director, spoke concerning the mission of the Brotherhood/ Sisterhood and urged the clergy to become members of this benevolent organization. Chris Westmoreland, president, shared that participation in Brotherhood/Sisterhood was an expression of our connection, our covenant, and the compassion we are called to show. CLERGY HEALTH INITIATIVE: Ed Moore, the Executive Director of Leadership Education at Duke and a clergy member of the Baltimore-Washington Conference, spoke about the Clergy Health Initiative. He gave an update on the pilot programs, particularly in the Northeast District in WNCC, and named some successes they are beginning to see. The hope is for a long-term initiative in improving clergy health. A second follow-up clergy health survey of all clergy will begin in August. COVENANT PEER GROUPS: Jody Seymour, chair of the order of elders and chair of the Peer Group Advisory Council, announced the elder retreat to be held in November and introduced Russ Moxley, the coordinator of the CPG (Covenant Peer Group) initiative. Mr. Moxley reported that CPG’s are different than originally thought. They are voluntary, self-formed, and have a fl exible curriculum. There have been some facilitators trained and other opportunities are forthcoming. Mr. Moxley reminded the clergy how important it is to have faithful traveling companions to walk with them on the journey. BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY COMMENTS: Terry L. Moore, president of the board, shared the emphasis and concern that the Board of Ordained Ministry has for clergy in the time between ordination and retirement. The board is working in partnership to help fi nd ways to encourage clergy leadership development. In addition, clergy ethics continues to be a focus and training events are forthcoming and participation will be expected. Finally, Dr. Moore shared from his personal experience about the nature of clergy effectiveness and excellence. Clergy were encouraged to think about what effectiveness looks like and to think about what God is trying to say through them to the communities they serve. BUSINESS QUESTIONS: Board of Ordained Ministry president Terry L. Moore, board secretary Lory Beth T. Huffman, and board registrar Kimberly T. Ingram, as appropriate, supplied the proposed responses to Business of the Annual Conference (BAC) questions 17-56, 66-76, and 80c. In each instance, the affi rmative vote of the clergy session was by more than the required majorities, including those instances in which 2/3 or 3/4 votes were required. The listings for all questions considered in the clergy session as printed in Section V, The Business of the Annual Conference, accurately refl ect the actions of the clergy session. BISHOP’S COMMENTS: Bishop Goodpaster acknowledged the anxiety of the times and clergy were reminded that in the midst they are called to be servants of Jesus Christ. He refl ected on the successes of the Power of 3 related to professions of faith, participation in confi rmation classes, and transfers in from other denominations. The gathering celebrated that over 8,000 United Methodists participated in the Impact outreach day. There was disappointment in the news that membership is down, worship attendance is down, yet there are more people living in North Carolina. The hope is for thriving congregations in the ministry of serving Jesus Christ and there is evidence of a network of healthy churches. The bishop and district superintendents are committed to growing healthy churches and the bishop highlighted the importance of participation in CPGs (see above), clergy ethics seminars, and encouraged clergy to take care of their souls. He concluded, “I am blessed to be with you in ministry in Western North Carolina.” ADJOURNMENT: Bishop Goodpaster pronounced the benediction and the executive session of the clergy was adjourned.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2010 8:00 a.m. Laity Orientation Session Under the leadership of Robert Upchurch, conference lay leader and president of the Board of Laity, an orientation session for the lay members of the conference was conducted in the George R. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. 9:00 a.m. Conference Plenary – Business Session CONFERENCE CONVENES: With Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, resident bishop of the Charlotte Area, presiding, the Western North Carolina Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church convened in George R. Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina on June 11, 2010. CALL TO ORDER: Bishop Goodpaster called the 43rd annual session of the conference to order at 9 a.m. with the congregational singing of hymn 533, “And Are We Yet Alive.” Bishop Goodpaster gave the opening invocation. 120 Western North Carolina Conference VOTING BAR: Kimberly T. Ingram, conference secretary, moved and the conference approved that the voting bar, or legal limits, of the conference be set to include all of Stuart Auditorium, and that those voting must be seated within the bar unless other instructions are given in the case of a full house.

AGENDA: Rev. Ingram noted that The Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting proposes the conference schedule. She announced that all worship services will start at their scheduled times. The retiring clergy recognition, on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., will be an order of the day and will begin on time. The morning plenary session on Saturday will begin at 10 a.m. which is 15 minutes earlier than printed. The conference secretary then moved and the conference approved that the conference program as printed, subject to necessary daily adjustments, constitute the offi cial agenda of the 2010 conference session.

REPORTS OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES: The conference secretary moved and the conference approved that the reports of the conference boards and agencies as printed in the Program and Reports booklet and the supplement be ordered to record insofar as they do not require conference action and provided that conference agencies be permitted to fi le late reports and/or corrections no later than June 18, 2010.

GREETINGS TO THOSE MEMBERS ABSENT: The conference secretary moved and the conference approved that any action concerning conference members unable to attend because of illness or other family emergency be given directly to the conference secretary, and that the secretary write these absent members expressing the greetings and prayer concern of the conference.

SECRETARIAL STAFF: The conference secretary nominated the following persons as members of the conference secretarial staff for the 2010 session, and they were elected: Sandra S. Hargett, Associate Secretary; Stephen M. Martin, A. Owen Peeler, and Susan L. Yarski, Assistant Secretaries; and Charles D. White, Jr. (Denny) and W. T. Medlin, Jr. as conference secretary emeriti. Bishop Goodpaster offered words of appreciation to Ms. Yarski for her many years of organizing and training the ushers who serve at each session of the annual conference. Following this session of the annual conference, Susan will relinquish her responsibilities for supervising the ushers.

ASSOCIATE STATISTICIANS: The conference statistician, Kim Ingram, nominated Sandra S. Hargett as associate statistician and the following as district statisticians: (AL) Kimberly Hopkins, (AS) Debra Luther, (CH) DeEtta Rivens, (GA) Deborah Baliles, (GR) Annette Harper, (HP) R. Wesley McLeod, Jr., (LN) Dianne Beam, (LX) Rhonda Jordan, (MA) Ruth Kapley, (NE) Lisa Williams, (NW) Michele Austin, (SA) Ravonda Britt, (ST) Jenny Mann, (WA) Susan Yarski, (WS) Amy Johnson. Charles D. White, Jr. and Lawrence E. Barden were nominated as conference statisticians emeriti. All were elected.

CONFERENCE CHANCELLOR: Bishop Goodpaster nominated Mr. James C. Windham, Jr., a member at Myers Memorial Church in Gastonia, as conference chancellor. He was elected. The bishop expressed words of gratitude for Mr. Windham’s service and counsel for the conference.

GUIDELINES FOR HOLY CONFERENCING: The bishop reminded the conference of the following guidelines. These guidelines serve as principles for how to conduct one’s business and daily lives. The bishop emphasized the fourth bullet item which notes that annual conference is not a political convention or staged theater. The work of the annual conference through worship, prayer, and the various business requirements is to discern God’s will.

GUIDELINES FOR HOLY CONFERENCING WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE – 2010 BISHOP LARRY M. GOODPASTER Holy Conferencing is biblical and Wesleyan. Since the days of John Wesley, we have been gathering in “conference” as a time set aside to testify, raise questions, discuss, consult, clarify, set direction, and account for the ministry of God among the churches and the people called Methodist. This year, as we gather once again in Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska, we do so for inspiration, testimony, conversation, discernment, vision-casting, and accountability. As your presiding offi cer and resident bishop, I look forward to conferencing together, and pray that God’s Spirit will guide and direct our time together. In preparing for our annual conference, I offer these basic principles as the guidelines that we will practice during our days together. • We will listen to one another in a spirit of Christian love. As conversations and discussions are held, we will remember to be active listeners and patient responders. • We will respect one another as members together in the Body of Christ, even if we disagree with an opinion or statement. We are not trying to win arguments but, rather in sharing perspectives, we are seeking God’s direction in our deliberations. • We will be careful and attentive in defi ning terms and will avoid needless use of infl ammatory words or vague generalizations. 2010 journal 121

• We will not cheer, applaud, groan, or grumble while others are speaking, nor at the conclusion of a statement from a sister or brother. Conference is not a political convention or staged theater. • We will conduct ourselves at all times in the Spirit of Jesus the Christ, and will seek the Way of Jesus in what we do and how we do it. • We will be ready at appropriate times to enter into a time of prayer which may involve silence, centering, and/or verbal prayers. Any lay or clergy member may rise to a “Call for Prayer” in the course of our conferencing and, at the discretion and direction of the presiding offi cer, the proceedings may immediately be interrupted for prayer, or the call may be temporarily delayed. Robert’s Rules of Order is the standard operating process for conducting the business of our annual conference, along with the Rules of Order and Procedure which can be found at the back of the 2010 Programs and Reports Book. Within the broad, permissive ‘rules,’ the following procedures will be followed in our discussions and deliberations. • To speak on the fl oor of the conference, a lay or clergy member must be seated within the bar of the conference and be wearing a name tag. Those wishing to speak to a matter are to go to a microphone and wait to be recognized by the bishop. • When speaking, every person must state their name, local church, and district. • Each person is allowed three (3) minutes to speak. The bishop and conference secretary will alert the speaker when 30 seconds remain. • In deliberations around a motion, resolution, petition, or report, after two (2) speeches have been heard in favor of the item and two (2) speeches have been heard in opposition to the item, the presiding offi cer will ‘test the body’ to determine if we are ready to proceed to a vote. In the spirit of a Wesleyan holy conference, I am, as your bishop, appreciative of the support and cooperation from the lay and clergy members who will be participating in our session, June 11-13. I look forward to greeting all of you at Lake Junaluska and celebrating what God is doing across our area. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND RULES OF ORDER: The conference secretary presented several amendments to the Plan of Organization and Rules of Order and Procedure as proposed by the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting and the conference approved the amendments by the required two-thirds vote in each instance. The changes were editorial corrections, required changes to be in compliance with The Book of Discipline, necessary amendments due to legislative actions adopted by the 2009 session of the Annual Conference, and changes which codify current practices of the annual conference. The Plan of Organization and Rules of Order and Procedure as amended was adopted by the conference and can be found as amended in Section VII of this volume. COORDINATOR OF CALENDAR: Bishop Goodpaster, chairperson of the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting and on behalf of the committee, nominated James T. Trollinger as coordinator of the calendar for the 2010 session. He was elected. CONSENT CALENDAR: James T. Trollinger, coordinator of the calendar, moved the adoption of Petitions 1 – 21, which had been placed on the consent calendar, and the conference adopted all the petitions appearing on the consent calendar. The following petitions were thus adopted: Petition 1 (Trustees of Camp Tekoa) Petition 2 (Advance Specials for 2010-2011) Petition 3 (Golden Cross Sunday) Petition 4 (Board of Directors of Wesley Community Development Corporation) Petition 5 (Trustees of Brevard College) Petition 6 (Trustees of High Point University) Petition 7 (Trustee of Duke University) Petition 8 (Campus Ministry Boards) Petition 9 (Board of Directors of Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc.) Petition 10 (Board of Directors of Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc.) Petition 11 (Trustees of the Children’s Home, Inc.) Petition 12 (Board of Directors of Givens Estates United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc.) Petition 13 (Trustees of UMAR-WNC, Inc.) Petition 14 (Board of Directors of Methodist Counseling and Consultation Services) Petition 15 (Terms for District and Associate District Lay Leaders) Petition 16 (Election of Lay Delegates to General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference) Petition 17 (Pension Programs and Policies) Petition 18 (Health Benefi ts Program and Policies) Petition 19 (Annual Conference Meeting) Petition 20 (Equitable Compensation Policies and Guidelines) Petition 21 (Trustee of Cole Foundation) MOTION: Charles C. Kyker moved that Petitions 27 – 32 be tabled for this session of the annual conference. Following a second, Rev. Kyker offered a rationale for the motion. The bishop noted that the motion to table is not debatable. Elizabeth L. Graves raised a point of order that only one item at a time could be tabled. The bishop sustained the point of order and indicated that it required a majority vote to approve an item being tabled. 122 Western North Carolina Conference Rev. Kyker moved that Petition 27 (Requesting Judicial Council Decision 1032) be tabled, and the conference sustained the action. Rev. Kyker moved that Petition 28 (Reaffi rming Membership Standards) be tabled, and the conference sustained the action. Rev. Kyker moved that Petition 29 (Affi rming Inclusion of New Members) be tabled, and the conference sustained the motion. Rev. Kyker moved that Petition 30 (Policy Concerning Marriage of All Clergy) be tabled, and the motion passed. Rev. Kyker moved that Petition 31 (Non-Discrimination Resolution) be tabled, and the motion passed. Rev. Kyker moved that Petition 32 (Confronting Heterosexism Resolution) be tabled, and the motion passed. Bishop Goodpaster advised that the Petitions now placed on the table would be referred to the Connectional Table at the close of conference. Kristin D. Lassiter asked a question if the petitions could be lifted from the table during this session of the annual conference. Bishop Goodpaster responded that any of the six petitions, individually, could be lifted from the table prior to the adjournment of the annual conference. THE UPPER ROOM 75TH ANNIVERSARY: Jerry Haas, Spiritual Director, Center for Spiritual Formation, and clergy member in the Desert Southwest Conference, noted that The Upper Room Devotional began in the depths of the Great Depression and provided inspiring stories of faith. The fi rst edition of 100,000 copies was itself an act of faith. By the seventh edition 500,000 copies were printed. Over two million copies are printed each year and later this year the one billionth copy will be printed in over 40 different languages. A part of Mr. Haas’ report included a video produced to celebrate the 75th Anniversary in which Sarah Wilkie, publisher, is introduced along with personal testimonies of persons who have been inspired and helped by the daily devotional guide. Mr. Haas announced that The Upper Room ministries would be in prayer this week for the Western North Carolina Conference and invited the delegates to offer prayers for The Upper Room and to join in this year’s celebration through visiting the web site for The Upper Room. UPCOMING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LAKE JUNALUSKA: Jimmy L. Carr, Executive Director, Bill Lowery, author, and Carl L. Arrington, SEJ Director of African-American Ministries, made the report of the Assembly. A new book, “Antechamber of Heaven” written by Bill Lowery has been published in commemoration of the lake’s centenninal anniversary. Rev. Carr presented Bishop Goodpaster a copy of the limited edition book along with a ceramic statue that he indicated looked like a bishop. Bishop Goodpaster asked Rev. Carr to take greetings to the Mississippi Conference on behalf of WNCC. The conference affi rmed the action. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The conference secretary announced that the conference is providing two additional shuttle buses from Young Transportation, that a food court is available between Stuart Auditorium and the Harrell Center, and that Conference Pictorial Directories are available for sale at the registration tables.

BREAK: The conference took at break at 10 a.m. to prepare for worship. 10:30 a.m. Opening Worship – Renewal of Baptism and Communion The Rev. Dr. Peter C. Graves of Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem used Ephesians 3:14-21 and John 15:1-11 to preach a sermon entitled “All the Fullness of God.” Conference and district lay leaders, deacons, elders, and district superintendents helped lead worship by bringing in water added to a large shell bowl and by serving Holy Communion. An offering was received to support Western North Carolina’s continual relief work following the earthquake in Haiti. Kevin Turner of Davidson UMC and Steve Cooper of Groce UMC were the music leaders for annual conference. RECESS: The conference stood in recess at 12 p.m. 1:30 p.m. A Service of Worship in the Native American Tradition The Western North Carolina Committee on Native American Ministries led the worship service that included burning incense, smudging, storytelling by Freeman Owle, and Cherokee Singers from Cherokee Mission UMC. Verses of Amazing Grace were sung by the congregation in Cherokee, Creek, and English. The preacher was Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, using as his text Acts 2:42-47. 3:00 p.m. Conference Plenary – Business Session CONFERENCE RECONVENES: Pursuant to adjournment the conference reconvened at 3 p.m. BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY: Terry L. Moore, president, presented the annual report. Dr. Moore thanked the members of the board for their hard work this past year. He challenged clergy and lay persons to encourage persons to respond to a call to ordained ministry. He noted that the board held candidates for ordination to high standards in order to be ready to stand beside and guide folks in crisis situations and to be able to offer deep spiritual refl ections. He indicated that plans are underway to offer mandatory clergy ethics training seminars before the end of the year. He closed the report by saying that ordained ministry is a privilege, not an obligation. RECEPTION OF CLASS INTO PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP: Kim Ingram, registrar of the Board of Ordained Ministry, announced by name the one associate member, the fi ve provisional members intending to become deacons, and the twenty provisional members intending to become elders who had been elected at the 2010 clergy session. They stood in place and faced the delegates as they were formally presented to the conference. Bishop Goodpaster spoke words of welcome and admonitions. RECEPTION OF CLASS INTO FULL CONNECTION: The two clergy newly elected to full connection as deacons, and the seventeen clergy newly elected to full connection as elders were introduced to the conference by the registrar of the Board of Ordained 2010 journal 123

Ministry. Bishop Goodpaster spoke words of admonition and encouragement and asked the historic questions of John Wesley from The Book of Discipline, to which each candidate gave the expected responses. COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS: Kimberly T. Ingram, committee secretary, presented the report as contained in the Supplement with one addition, Stewart Finch to serve on the Board of Congregational Development. She made clear that the intent of the nominations was to ensure that the diversity of the Conference offi cers refl ect an open and inclusive vision of the Body of Christ. The nominations were approved. COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY: Maggie Tilley, chairperson, invited the members of the committee to the platform and gave the report of the committee using a PowerPoint presentation. Debra Goodpaster was invited to the stage, and presented with a pink hydrangea. She greeted the conference, and all celebrated her ministry with her husband, the bishop. REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: Bishop Goodpaster outlined the process for consideration of the proposal. This afternoon will be a time for presentation and asking questions. Tomorrow afternoon the proposal will be brought to a vote. Sally O. Langford, chairperson, presented the report printed here and previously in the Supplement: The Annual Conference Meeting Task Force, which was formed at the direction of the 2008 Annual Conference for the purpose of evaluating the content and location of the annual meeting, recommends to the 2010 Annual Conference that next year’s meeting on June 9-12, 2011 be held at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. The standing Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting joins the task force in making this recommendation. Because the Western NC Conference has a long and wonderful association with the Lake Junaluska Assembly, this recommendation comes only after careful study and refl ection. For almost 50 years, after local churches no longer could accommodate the size of our meeting, the Western NC Conference has held its annual meeting at the Lake. We have worshiped, ordained, and held holy conferences around these waters. Task force and committee members appreciate the efforts made by the Lake Junaluska staff to increase the comfort and enjoyment of the 2009 and 2010 annual meetings for Western NC Conference delegates. Examples of improvements to the facilities include additional venues for viewing the business sessions and worship services, outside amplifi cation speakers, vendors to bring a variety of lunch options onsite, and clean portable rest rooms. Task force and committee members hope and expect that the partnership between the Lake Junaluska Assembly and the Western NC Conference will continue and be strengthened in coming years in many Western NC Conference sponsored events. The Assembly grounds and facilities, however, are simply not large enough to accommodate the 3,500 delegates to annual conference. Stuart Auditorium, for example, will seat only 2,000 people, while parking, housing, and meal options on the grounds are severely limited for our number of delegates. Task force and committee members appreciate, with many others in the Western NC Conference, the beauty of the Assembly’s mountain setting and remember with gratitude the long tradition of holy conferencing at Lake Junaluska. But in order to welcome and accommodate all our delegates, the Annual Conference Meeting Task Force and the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting recommend that the annual meeting be moved to a larger setting. In September 2009, the Annual Conference Meeting Task Force asked the Rev. Kirk McNeill to explore possible meeting sites for the annual meeting. McNeill, an elder in the Western NC Conference and a Certifi ed Meeting Professional, concluded that the Koury Convention Center offered the most viable option for the Western NC Conference. The Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at the convention center has 988 hotel rooms, which will be offered to conference delegates at a reasonable rate. Parking is plentiful and free, while there are multiple meal options in the convention center and at the nearby Four Seasons Mall. In addition, the convention center will offer at no cost to the Western NC Conference its gathering space for the business sessions and worship services of annual conference, as well as break-out rooms for meetings and group meals. Space is also available for children’s and youth activities. The Koury Convention Center hosted 21 members of the Annual Conference Meeting Task Force and the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting in April 2010, for lunch and a tour of its facilities. Task force and committee members are convinced that the facilities can easily accommodate the 3,500 Western NC Conference delegates and all related activities. The facilities will be especially helpful in 2011, when a full meeting space is needed for the election of lay and clergy delegates to General and jurisdictional Conferences. Moreover, the large meeting space, which would be used for business sessions and worship services, can be adapted in such a way that the annual conference can experience holy conferencing in the presence of God. While the Koury Convention Center would welcome the opportunity to be the regular setting for the Western NC Conference’s annual meeting, the Annual Conference Task Force and the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting recommend that the Western NC Conference move its annual conference to Greensboro on a one-year trial basis. If the 2011 Annual Conference at the Koury Convention Center is well received, then the annual conference can vote to return for additional annual meetings at approved meeting dates to be arranged with the convention center. The Annual Conference Meeting Task Force thanks the Western NC Conference for the opportunity to address the needs and concerns of the Western NC Conference’s annual meeting. But after two years of service, task force members willingly step aside and request that its work be assumed by the standing Committee of the Annual Conference Meeting. Annual Conference Meeting Task Force Sally O. Langford, Chairperson; Members: Wayne Allen, Mark Bailey, Dana Bunn, Dennis Carroll, Ken Carter, Amy Coles, Betty Jo Hardy, Harold Johns, Amy Johnson, Sarah McKinney, Val Rosenquist, Wanda Rouse, Earl Wilson, Philip Wingeier-Rayo; Ex-offi cio: Bishop Larry Goodpaster, Kim Ingram, Jim Trollinger 124 Western North Carolina Conference Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, Chairperson Kimberly T. Ingram, Secretary Stephen D. James, Vice-Chairperson William C. Wyman, Jr., Treasurer Members Laity at Large: J. Zachary Christy, Chris Grimmett, Amy L. Johnson, Monica Smith, Susan L. Yarski. Youth: Philip Howard, Samantha Shuford. Resident Bishop: Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster Assistant to the Bishop: James T. Trollinger Conference Director of Connectional Ministries: Stephen D. James Conference Secretary: Kimberly T. Ingram Conference Treasurer-DAS: William C. Wyman, Jr. Conference Lay Leader: Robert D. Upchurch President of United Methodist Women: Mildred Carter Director of Communication: Mark L. Barden Coordinator of Calendar: James T. Trollinger District Superintendents: (AL) Amy L. Coles, (AS) John S. Boggs, (CH) George E. Thompson, (GA) W. Lyn Sorrells, (GR) Frank H. Ison, (HP) C. M. Worthy, Jr., (LN) Lillie M. Jones, (LX) Sylvia D. Wilhelm, (MA) Phillip B. Cole, (NE) Samuel H. Moore, Jr., (NW) N. Fred Jordan, Jr., (SA) Sally O. Langford, (ST) Mary John Dye, (WA) J. Alexander Ward, Jr., (WS) William T. Medlin III.

Rev. Langford introduced W. Kirk McNeill, a certifi ed meeting planner, who has assisted the task force in preparing its recommendation. Ken Partin, member of the Lake Junaluska Board of Directors, offered a response from Lake Junaluska Assembly. He presented several short term solutions for the inadequacy for seating the delegates in Stuart Auditorium and noted that the long term plan was to construct a new conference center for the Assembly. An extended question and answer period ensued: Q: Harry Andrews, will the conference be able to return at the same time as now in subsequent years if the Greensboro location is tried but not continued? How will the suites be assigned? A: Sally Langford and Bishop Goodpaster responded. Q: Dawn Hand asked about the difference between a spreadsheet comparison on the conference web site and the handout given prior to the afternoon session? A: Kim Ingram and Kirk McNeill responded. Q: Marshall Morgan asked a question. A: McNeill responded. Q: George Millstead asked about the seating capacity fi gures of the Koury Center? What fi nancial impact will the conference leaving Lake Junaluska have for future building project at Lake Junaluska? A: McNeill responded to the fi rst question the Greensboro site has a capacity of 4,500. Raul Alegria, Treasurer/Business Manager for Lake Junaluska, responded to the second question. Q: Patricia Spencer made a comment. A: McNeill responded. Rev. McNeill listed four things that the annual meeting needed: (1) Gathering space large enough to seat all the delegates plus suffi cient break-out space. (2) Adequate Parking. (3) The ability to feed 2,500 – 3,500 people effi ciently. (4) Sleeping space to accommodate 1,500 guest rooms. Q: Wade Loftin asked about the ability and/or plans to provide additional parking at the assembly. A: Mr. Partin responded. Q: Sarah Davis asked about the economic impact on the Lake Junaluska, Waynesville, and Maggie Valley community. A: Mr. Algeria responded. Q: Leslie White asked about the room rates in Greensboro. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Emily Kroeger asked about remote voting. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Keith Edwards asked about parking spaces in Greensboro. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Michael Harrill asked a question. A: Bishop Goodpaster responded. Q: Bill (unknown) asked Mr. Partin a question time line of expansion at LJA. A: Mr. Partin responded. Q: Ron Setzer asked a question. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Bill Cannon asked a question. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: (Unknown) asked a question about traffi c fl ow in Greensboro. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Jennifer Davis asked a question about the short-term solutions proposed by LJA. A: Mr. Algeria responded. Q: Catherine Cornell asked question about Holy Conferencing in a convention setting. Cabin rentals for half week rates? A: Rev. Langford responded to the fi rst question. Mr. Algeria responded to the second question. Q: Linda Black asked a question about traffi c congestion in Greensboro. 2010 journal 125

A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Sarah Smith asked a question about alternative locations. A: Rev. Langford responded. Q: Richard Plock asked a question about who benefi ts. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Mike McDonald asked question about the nearest RV Park to Greensboro. A: Rev. Langford and Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Kathy McAbee asked a question about child care and other locations. A: Rev. Langford and Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Charles Eurey asked a question about why not Charlotte? A: Rev. Langford responded. Q: Timothy James asked a question about voting for those seated outside at LJA. A: Mr. Partin responded. Q: Becky Geddings asked a question about the cost and transportation for child care and activities at the Greensboro site. A: Rev. Langford responded. Q: Dwight Stedd asked question about security and food availability in Greensboro. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Jennifer Burgin asked about technical services at Greensboro. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: (Unknown) asked about time frame for a decision. A: Bishop Goodpaster responded. Q: Warren Miller asked a question about parking and shuttle service for elderly/disabled. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: Earl Wilson asked what the Waynesville business is willing to do. A: Mr. Alegria responded. Q: Glen Dahlen asked about use of college campuses. A: Rev. Langford responded. Q: Becky Heath asked a question about the setting. A: Rev. Langford and Bishop Goodpaster responded. Q: Josh Sherfey asked about long range plans at LJA. A: Mr. Partin responded. Q: Barbara Page asked about increased air conditioning capacity for Stuart. A: Mr. Partin responded. Q: Don Routh asked question about negotiating rates in the Haywood County area. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: (Unknown) asked if room rate in Greensboro included room tax and wifi . A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: John Turner asked a question how did Greensboro feel as a place of prayer? A: Rev. Langford responded. Q: Ted Powell asked where is Holy Ground? A: Bishop Goodpaster responded. Q: Dwayne Corle asked is one year enough time to move? A: Rev. Langford responded. Q: Libby Smith asked about meal options. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Q: (Unknown) asked question about Holy Ground. A: Bishop Goodpaster responded. Q: Steve Miller asked about ownership of the mall and convention complex and security. A: Rev. McNeill responded. Rev. McNeill made closing remarks. Rev. Langford moved that action on the petition be postponed to 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010, and the motion was adopted. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The conference secretary made necessary announcements. PRIVILEGE MATTER: Bishop Goodpaster announced that Bishop L. Bevel Jones III, the presiding bishop of the conference from 1985-1996, we be unable to attend this session of the conference due to the health of his wife, Tuck. The bishop instructed the secretary to send the greetings and prayers of the conference to Bishop and Mrs. Jones. RECESS: The conference stood in recess at 5:25 p.m. The following clergy were excused from the annual conference session: John Arey, Alec Alvord, Richard Bailey, Tara Bain, L. William Baird, Earlynne Bartley, Sheila Bishop, Andrew Brown, Bradley Bruce, Mike Burris, Patty Choplin, Mark Christy, Shea Collins, Cathy Cook, Bev Coppley, Jeff Coppley, Shirley Donnell, Terry Duckworth, Jim Durham, Anne Elmore, Elizabeth Faughn, Ann Gibert, Jonathan Golden, Jacob Golden, Lara Willis Greene, Tony Griffi n, J. Harold Hammond, Donald (Dutch) Handlang, Ann Haywood-Baxter, Tonya Hill, Dale Hilton, Lori Holliman, Brad Holliman, Judi Hunt, Duane Ivey, Jesse Johnson, Ken Johnson, 126 Western North Carolina Conference Susan Jones, Greg Jones, Karen Kaser Odor, Abraham Kim, Gene Little, David Lookadoo, Johnny Lord, Melissa (Lisa) Martinez, Terry Matthews, Robert McCain, Michael McClellan, Doug Miller, Caren Morgan, Carole O’Neil, Duncan Overrein, Beverly Parker-Reece. Wayne Parlier, C. Jay Pendleton, Virginia Peurifoy, Russ Pierce, Angela Pleasants, Marcus Portis, Larry Puryear, Lenore Renfro, Alan Rice, Bill Robinson, Nick Rochester, Gail Rose, Jackie Sellers, Dwight Smith, Hillard Dean Smith, Cacye Stapp, Lee Strange, Bob Sturge, Elizabeth Sutton, Billy Towery, Bruce Updyke, Christopher Uren, Terri Vilagos, Harold Warlick, Jr., Patrick Welch, Tim Whittington, Craven Williams, Alan Wilson, Michael Winstead, John Woods, Marilyn Wooten, Ellen Yarborough, Charles (Sandy) Young 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship – A Celebration of Missions The service was planned and led by the worship team at Crossroads Church, Concord, led by worship director, Mark Carnes. A praise band and worship dance team enhanced the service. The preacher was Bishop Janice Riggle Huie of the Texas Annual Conference. The worship service included time to celebrate the many people who served on Impact Community day. Mark Barden, Conference Director of Communications, and Jackie Vaughan from United Methodist Communications, shared a video about ReThink Church and another one highlighting the Western North Carolina United Methodists in service. 13,392 volunteers served 644,006 people in Western North Carolina and around the world. SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010 8:30 a.m. Worship Service – Commissioning Service The preacher for the service was Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster. The sermon text was Acts 28:23-31. A joint choir from University City UMC and Greater Vision UMC provided the music. Bishop Goodpaster commissioned twenty-fi ve persons for ministry and received one person as an associate member. Persons who completed licensing school and are to be appointed for the fi rst time were recognized and given licenses. Appropriately, the service concluded with the singing of the hymn, “Lord, You Give the Great Commission.” 10:00 a.m. Conference Plenary – Business Session CONFERENCE RECONVENES: Pursuant to recess the conference reconvened at 10:07 a.m. SECRETERIAL STAFF: Kim Ingram, conference secretary, nominated Mary Hatley as assistant secretary to replace Owen Peeler, who requested to be excused from the remainder of the session because of a death in his family. Rev. Hatley was elected. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF LAITY: Robert D. Upchurch, conference lay leader and president of the Board of Laity, introduced the annual report of the board and the lay leadership of the conference. Mr. Upchurch expressed his pleasure to serve as conference lay leader. He reminded the conference that the Gathering of the Laity will be hosted by Lake Junaluska, Aug. 13-15, 2010 and that the Junaluska Singers will perform. Mr. Upchurch called on Mitchell Matthews, director of lay speaking, who encouraged lay persons to participate in the Lay Speaker training offered in each district. Mr. Upchurch introduced Dr. Kathleen Lambert. LAITY ADDRESS: The 2010 Laity Address was delivered by Kathleen Lambert, a member of First Church, Hendersonville, who spoke about how we follow Jesus and are accountable to him. Jesus challenges and confronts disciples to step out and turn the world upside down, extend kindness even to those who are unkind, serve those who are undeserving, pursue biblical scholarship, make prayer central, and draw out the best in one another. LAY LEADERS: On behalf of the Board of Laity, Mr. Upchurch expressed gratitude for the service of the following district lay leaders, members-at-large and board of laity ex offi cio members whose terms were expiring: Sarah Beam, Gastonia; Mildred Carter, North Wilkesboro; Peggy Woodruff, Lake Norman; Homer Lovvorn, Lexington; Larry Butler, and Bobby Sharp; members-at-large; Amy L. Johnson, United Methodist Women; and, Richard W. Strachan, United Methodist Men. Mr. Upchurch then announced the names of the district lay leaders, members-at-large, and new presidents for UMM and UMW: Doug Carpenter, Gastonia District; Bobby Sharp, North Wilkesboro District; David Stroupe, Lake Norman District; Kim Wright, Lexington District; Joyce Irby, member-at-large; Dan Krontz, member-at-large; Hank Dozier, President United Methodist Men; and, Mildred Carter, President United Methodist Women. Upon motion by Mr. Upchurch, the district lay leaders and associate lay leaders for 2010-2011 were confi rmed. UNITED METHODIST MEN: Richard W. (Dick) Strachan, conference president of United Methodist Men, gave the annual report of that organization, which included news about the good work UMM does in mission, through giving, and through their relationship with the Boy Scouts. He announced the new UMM president, Mr. Hank Dozier of St. Mark’s UMC in Charlotte. The report was received by the conference with appreciation. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN: Mildred S. Carter, conference president of United Methodist Women, presented the report. She reaffi rmed the purpose of United Methodist Women, noted several special events during the year, including the ninth consecutive year that the WNC Conference UMW was fi rst in the nation in mission giving; and, encouraged attendance for the upcoming 2010 Spiritual Growth Retreat, June 18-20 at Lake Junaluska and the School of Christian Mission, July 15-18 at Greensboro College. YOUTH MINISTRIES: Philip Howard, president of the Conference Council on Youth Ministries, gave the annual report of the council. Mr. Howard shared with the conference about the many youth who have participated in events throughout the year. Youth return to their churches “fi red up about their faith.” One of the events included a new mission component where the youth went into the community and served. The youth expressed their commitment to the Power of 3 goals and said they “will do our part to make disciples for the transformation of the world.” 2010 journal 127

PRIVILEGE MATTER: Bishop Goodpaster introduced Jennifer Davis, the new Director of Connectional Ministries. Ms. Davis is the fi rst lay person to serve in this position. She spoke briefl y to the conference, giving her personal testimony and offering appreciation for this opportunity to serve the annual conference. CONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Joseph P. McGuire, president, presented the annual report. He noted four areas of emphasis: evaluating risk management for the annual conference and encouraging annual review of risks for local congregations, responsibility for the Conference Memorial Center in Charlotte, disposing of abandoned and discontinued churches, and maintaining the “property trust clause” for local church property. Mr. McGuire spoke words of appreciation for the board members and gave special thanks to William C. Wyman, Jr., conference treasurer-director of administrative services, for his advisement to the board. The conference approved the report. CONFERENCE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS: Mark B. Edwards, president, presented the annual report. He noted that the pension cost for each full time clergy member in the ensuing year will be $6,903.00 and billed directly to each local church. An additional 1 million dollars will be paid to meet the necessary actuarial target for pension benefi ts. The past service annuity rate for pre-82 pension benefi ts will be $671 per service year. At present, the 2011 health plan contract has not been completed and premium costs are not known. He thanked members of the board for their diligent work and gave special words of appreciation to William C. Wyman, Jr. and Dale Bryant. The conference approved the report. CABINET RESOLUTIONS: N. Fred Jordan, Jr., secretary of the Cabinet, proposed adoption of the following resolutions on church discontinuance and abandonment, and each was adopted. John’s Creek United Methodist Church, Jackson County, Waynesville District 27 Johns Creek Rd., Cullowhee (302296) (Map # JAC15) Whereas, John’s Creek United Methodist Church, Jackson County, Waynesville District, had declined to fewer than 6 active members; and Whereas, John’s Creek United Methodist Church was fi nancially unable to continue its ministry; and Whereas, John’s Creek United Methodist Church was no longer able to fulfi ll its mission and purpose as required by The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; and Whereas, A majority of the active members of John’s Creek United Methodist Church voted on Nov. 21, 2009, to discontinue effective Dec. 31, 2009, and Whereas, A service celebrating the ministry of John’s Creek United Methodist Church was held on Dec. 27, 2009; and Whereas, The presiding bishop, a majority of the Cabinet of The Western NC Conference, the Waynesville district superintendent, and the Waynesville District Board of Church Location and Building have given their consent to consider John’s Creek United Methodist Church abandoned; therefore, be it Resolved, That John’s Creek United Methodist Church be considered discontinued and abandoned effective Dec. 31, 2009, and that the property be transferred to the Board of Trustees, Western NC Conference, The United Methodist Church, Inc., which is hereby instructed to sell the property in accordance with ¶ 2548 of 2008 The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church and to distribute the proceeds in accordance with the policy of the Western NC Conference. Lovell’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Pilot Mountain, Surry County, Northeast District 108 N Depot St., Pilot Mountain (968203) (Map # SUR33) Whereas, Lovell’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Pilot Mountain, Surry County, Northeast District evolved into a congregation in which the leadership of the congregation no longer wished to be United Methodist; and Whereas, They engaged into actions which were not in keeping with The Book of Discipline; and Whereas, The majority of the congregation shared with their district superintendent that they no longer wanted to be a United Methodist congregation, and they shared the same with the presiding bishop; and Whereas, Said congregation became divided, confl icted, and more concerned about leaving the connection instead of following Jesus, making disciples, and transforming the world; and Whereas, The chairperson of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee sent to the district superintendent a request that a vote be taken at the Nov. 22, 2009 charge conference about whether the membership would remain United Methodist Christians. After such vote only six members wished to remain United Methodist Christians; and Whereas, The six realized that they did not have the funds or the membership to continue for the purpose for which it was organized; and Whereas, Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, the presiding Bishop of the Western NC Conference; a majority of District Superintendents consented to the assumption of control of said property by the Trustees of the Western NC Conference on March 31, 2010; therefore, be it Resolved, That Lovell’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Pilot Mountain, Surry County, Northeast District, be abandoned and the control of the same be vested in the Board of Trustees, Western NC Conference, The United Methodist Church, Inc., pursuant to ¶ 2548 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, and to distribute the proceeds according to the policies of the annual conference with the district’s portion being used for congregational development of an African American congregation within Surry County. Oak Forest United Methodist Church, Burke County, Marion District 101 Forest St., Morganton (296890) (Map # BUR24) Whereas, The membership of Oak Forest United Methodist Church, Burke County, Marion District, has declined to 29 members, with worship attendance of 6 persons or less; and 128 Western North Carolina Conference Whereas, Due to restricted funds and declining membership, the church is unable to actively fulfi ll the purpose and mission of the local church according to the 2008 Book of Discipline, ¶s 201-204; and Whereas, Since June 2007, in accordance with ¶ 213 in The Book of Discipline, the pastor and members of the church have faithfully followed suggestions made by the Marion District Committee on Congregational Development in hopes of helping renew the church, but with no resulting increase in worship attendance, increased ministry, or fi nancial stability; and Whereas, There are at least 6 other United Methodist Churches within 5 miles of the church; and Whereas, The district superintendent, the presiding bishop, a majority of the district superintendents, and a majority of the Marion District Board of Church Location and Building have consented to the following action; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Oak Forest United Methodist Church, Burke County, Marion District, be discontinued and declared abandoned effective April 15, 2010; that the remaining members be transferred to Bethel United Methodist Church, Morganton; and that the Board of Trustees, Western NC Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc., in consultation with the Marion District Trustees, be instructed to handle all property matters in accordance with ¶ 2548 of the 2008 Book of Discipline and the policies of the annual conference. Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Randolph County, High Point District 2098 Ebenezer Church Rd., Archdale (289724) (Map # RAN12) Whereas, The local church property of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Archdale, North Carolina, Level Cross-Ebenezer Charge, Randolph County, High Point District, located at 2098 Ebenezer Church Road, Archdale, North Carolina, 27263, is no longer used, kept, or maintained as a place of divine worship for the United Methodist Church; and Whereas, Said property no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized about 1806; and Whereas, The undersigned district superintendent has recommend discontinuance of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Archdale, North Carolina, Level Cross-Ebenezer Charge, Randolph County, High Point District; and Whereas, The presiding bishop and a majority of the district superintendents and the High Point district Board of Church Location and Building have consented to the following action, and all proper Disciplinary requirements have been met now; therefore, be it Resolved, That Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Archdale, North Carolina, Level Cross-Ebenezer Charge, Randolph County, High Point District be discontinued effective June 12, 2010, that the church property located at 2098 Ebenezer Church Road, Archdale, North Carolina 27263, be declared discontinued effective June 12, 2010, that the membership be transferred to the Level Cross United Methodist Church, that the annual conference trustees assume control of all remaining real and personal, tangible, and intangible property, and that the annual conference trustees care for the details necessary for the conclusion of this matter. 11:30 a.m. Recognition of Retiring Clergy and Spouses: Thirty-fi ve clergy were recognized on the event of their retirement. Thomas J. Herin spoke on behalf of the retirees. David J. Lee spoke on behalf of the 2010 class in full connection. Mark B. Edwards, President of the Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts, Laura A. Elliott, a member of the 2010 class in full connection, and Bishop Goodpaster also participated. Retirees were presented with engraved watches and certifi cates and each spouse was given a rose. RECESS: The conference stood in recess at 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Worship Service – Celebration of Life The Rev. Dr. Earl Wilson, Jr. of Mt. Tabor UMC in Winston-Salem, was the preacher for this service. The sermon text was based on Psalm 91:14-16 and John 13:1-3 and the sermon was entitled “Standing on the Promises.” The congregation was charmed as Dr. Wilson sang during the sermon. Bagpipes added to the service. The choir consisted of clergy members of the conference. Persons who were to be ordained in the evening provided leadership. During the Naming of the Saints, the lives of twenty-three clergy and diaconal ministers were remembered and celebrated, as well as the spouses of thirty-two clergy who died in the year. 3:15 p.m. Conference Plenary – Business Session CONFERENCE RECONVENES: Pursuant to recess the conference reconvened at 3:15 p.m. Bishop Goodpaster opened the afternoon session with prayer and introduced Bishop Janice Huie, resident Bishop of the Houston Area. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION, INC.: The conference stood in recess in order that the annual meeting of the membership of the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc. might be held. Sam H. Smith, Jr., chairperson of the board, convened the annual meeting and offered a brief report. Mr. Smith nominated the following for election to the board in the class of 2013 and they were elected: Goldston Harris, James Martin, Charles Smith, James Saine, and Roy Helms (replacing Doris Loomis in the Class of 2012). Mr. Smith introduced, David A. Snipes, president of the foundation, who presented the annual president’s address. Rev. Snipes presented Lauralee D. Bailey, senior vice-president of communications, who summarized the ministries of the foundation and invited delegates to visit the new location of the foundation in Huntersville. Mr. Smith then adjourned the annual meeting, and the conference reconvened. DUKE ENDOWMENT: Robert R. Webb III, director of the Rural Church Division of The Duke Endowment, offered the annual report. This year marks 85 years for the endowment. He noted the ways the endowment has assisted projects in rural churches and communities with over 200 grants totaling 13 million dollars being given last year. The clergy health initiative has completed a pilot program in the Northeast District, and a second class of Latino fellows has begun study at Hispanic House. 2010 journal 129

COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS: Bishop Goodpaster reported that with the adoption of a constitutional amendment allowing lay persons to serve on the committee on investigation that committee can now be reconstituted. The following persons were nominated to serve on the Committee on Investigation and they were elected: clergy: Andrew Brown, David Melton, Matthew Burton and Patricia Lewis; alternates, Michelle Chappell, Brenda Newman, and Ed Briggs; laity: Jessie Caldwell, Richard Boner and Nathan Poovey; alternates, Coley Hooker, Dixie Tyson, and Lucy Boldin.

CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Laurie Guy, chairperson, presented the report of the Council on Finance and Administration. She outlined the working criteria that informed preparation of the 2011 conference budget and fi nancial polices and then moved adoption of the 2011 conference budget and fi nancial policies. There was a period of discussion: • Kathy FitzJefferies - Is COSROW and Religion and race included in budget? Yes. Under Justice and Reconciliation on the Connectional Table. Is it in there as part of the pot? Yes. • David Hamlyn proposed an AMENDMENT that we insert in budget $500,000 to be used for funding for university chaplain and campus ministry which has been deleted from the budget. Steve James - We divided this years ago (campus ministers and chaplains in budget. (Support for universities not in budget) Include $500,000 in budget for work of campus ministries to be used at 5 Conference schools. Rev. Hamlyn reworded the AMENDMENT, “Amend the budget to include $500,000 for the work of campus ministry for 2011 to be utilized by the fi ve United Methodist colleges within the bounds of the conference to be used to employ an elder.” Seconded. Bishop RULED the motion out of order. • Joey Lopez asked when the colleges and universities were informed that they were eliminated from the budget. Steve James explained the Connectional Table budgeting process. Mr. Lopez – How will the annual conference fi nd scholarships to make up for loss of funds to keep our students out of embarrassing debt. Steve James - We are charged with the task of aligning monies with the vision of the conference. In tough economic times others need to step up to the plate to help with the benevolent call of God. • Effi e McClain - Budget appears to be more exclusive. Why? Bishop - We could have CF&A print a complete list but it would take some time doing. • Roy Byers – For what is the $25,000 amount labeled “property contract services?” Bill Wyman - Abandoned & discontinued churches require legal work from support staff that we don’t have now. This $25,000 is to hire short term contract persons to get this work done. • Phil Wingeier-Rayo - Can we do some kind of tier scale down with the scholarships rather than doing it all at once? • Dana McKim - Are the agencies currently funded in the 2010 budget? Steve James - Not all of them. Dana sought to make a MOTION and the Bishop RULED it out of order because he discussed the item before a motion was made. • Cathy Davis - Why is there a 227% increase in peer groups (schedule #3)? How did we get to $81,000? Bill Wyman - There has been an in increase in the work of peer groups. $41,000 is for peer group training mentor while there are more monies required for other items related to peer group development. • William Mandelstamm - Do UM Colleges have discretion on how to use this money? Steve James - Money is not restricted - general fund or scholarship fund. • Bill Berry – AMENDMENT MOTION: Restore money to Children’s Home at the 2010 level. Seconded. Ben Shepherd - What is the current funding? $120,330 Amendment MOTION APPROVED. • Bishop conferred with CF&A for clarifi cation and stated that Rule 15 of the conference states that when changes are made which affect the bottom line of the budget it is automatically referred to CF&A for a ruling. • Todd McCollough – AMENDMENT MOTION to the higher education portion of the budget: “Beginning with the 2011 budget the reduction of scholarships would be on a 25% scale over a four year period.” Seconded. • Frank Grice - Clarifi cation: We do have campus ministers in the amount of $487,000. We pulled put scholarships from that number in order that campus ministers would get their funding. • Joe McGuire - Budget is stretched. Late notifi cation of this reduction makes it hard. Brad Farrington – referencing campus ministries budget - This is all we have to operate on. Don’t take it away. • Brad Farrington – spoke about the need to support campus ministry. Bishop Goodpaster ruled it was a speech against the amendment. • Jonathan Coppedge-Henley – Did the conference not adopt a resolution last year requesting the connectional table base their decision about allocating money on two criteria: alignment of ministries with the mission statement of the conference and the ability of the institutions applying for money to raise their own funds? Bishop: Yes. • Janice Virtue – MOTION to AMEND the Amendment: Apply this four year 25% reduction tier only to those schools which applied for assistance from the conference. Only two schools submitted requests for assistance; Pfeiffer and Greensboro College. Seconded. • Stephen Cheyney - The Connectional Table asked all ministries to submit proposals for support and he explained the proposal. • Tim Drum - How much would be added for the two colleges? $178,000. Question called. AMENDMENT: 25% reduction tier only for two colleges which applied. 895 “yes” and 673 “no” MOTION APPROVED • Karen Miller – referencing miscellaneous funds, made a MOTION to reduce the miscellaneous fi gure from $137,000 to $20,000. Seconded. Jan Brittian - Explanation: The purpose of contingency or “miscellaneous” funds are to avoid using reserves when apportionments aren’t paid in full. MOTION FAILED. • Don Routh - Stop and pray that God would move among us for God to call us to tithe. Bishop led in silent prayer. 130 Western North Carolina Conference • Steve Szilagyi – Where does the money come from that was just passed in the amendment? Bishop Goodpaster: CF&A will have to reconsider a recommendation before the session ends. • Rhonda Hartweg – Why was the CCYM budget cut 50%. Caroline Wood responded that it is has been divided into another line item for a young adult task force. • Unknown delegate – What is leadership development, ministry contract services? Bill Wyman answered that it is to fund a leadership development program in conjunction with the foundation, with the resources of Janice Virtue. There is also some grant money to support leadership development in the conference. • Jim Ferree – Referencing the cabinet salaries and who was included at cabinet level salary. Two members of the extended cabinet do not receive cabinet-level salaries: conference secretary and director of connectional ministries. MOTION: Move the salary levels of Bishop’s assistant, Conference Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Connectional Ministries be in line with cabinet salaries. Seconded. George Milstead against referral – How much of an adjustment for all salaries to come in line? Bill Wyman - around $60,000 • Fred Jordan - MOTION: Since this is a salary matter I move that this matter be referred to the Conference Staff Relations Committee. Seconded. Approved. • Dennis Burleson - How can we do this? Lazelle Free - This is a missed opportunity for the WNCC people to help make this decision. Unknown delegate – spoke against referral. MOTION TO REFER APPROVED. • Ricky Johnson – Referencing the cabinet salaries in the CF&A report, made a MOTION that the cabinet level salary remain at the current level. • FOR: Steve Haines - D.S. Salaries request is to bring it back from the 4% decrease they took a couple of years ago. And to keep our D.S. Salary level up with the rest of the SEJ. Richard Ploch - What is the scriptural reference for the skyrocketing salaries of clergy. The bishop said he’d give it some thought. Vote taken. MOTION APPROVED • Charles Eurey - Call the Question - end the debate. Seconded. Approved. Discussion ended. The budget was then referred to CF&A according to rule 15. CF&A gathered in the music room to consider the changes to the bottom line and charged to bring back a recommendation by 6:15 p.m. • Dana McKim - Can we change rule 15? Bishop: Yes Motion to suspend rule 15 DEFEATED • Ed McKinney - Motion: Extend time to 6:15 p.m. APPROVED

While CF&A conferred… TASK FORCE ON THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Sally Langford, chair of the task force moved adoption of the recommendation from the task force. Linda Black spoke against. Don Haynes spoke. Anna and William Mandelstamm spoke in favor. Salem Hockett and Elizabeth Marlowe spoke against. Stephen Ray spoke for. Jim Hastings spoke against. Mitchell Matthews spoke for. The conversation in favor of moving to Greensboro was primarily because of the need for more space and parking, recounting positive experiences had there for other conferences, it is hot in Stuart Auditorium, and lack of adequate facilities. The conversation in opposition to moving to Greensboro was primarily around the hallowed ground at Lake Junaluska, a family atmosphere, the ability to spend time with friends, appreciation for God’s creation, supporting the community, and concern about crime and traffi c in Greensboro. The motion was defeated 526 “yes” and 1170 “no.” Bishop Goodpaster led in prayer. Bishop took a straw poll on how many people would be willing to sit outside the auditorium, in a tent, next year. Many people raised their hands. OTHER BUSINESS: • Mike Macdonald - Would not some of the other petitions have bottom line implications? Bishop: I will rule on those now. Petitions 23 (Benefi ts Apportioned) and 24 (Clergy Benefi ts as Apportionments) concern apportionments and benefi ts and the bishop REFERRED them to CF&A and the Conference Board of Pensions. Petition 25 (Cease Funding GBCS) was ruled out of order by the bishop because there is no such thing as a 2010 General Conference and because the last sentence is not applicable. Jim Trollinger, coordinator of the calendar presented Petitions 22 and 26. Bishop Huie presiding: Petition 22 (Rural Life Sunday) was APPROVED Bishop Goodpaster presiding: Petition 26 (The War in Afghanistan) Jim Womack made a motion to table this petition. MOTION TO TABLE APPROVED Time was extended for 15 more minutes. CF&A recommendation: Do not increase the bottom line. In order to allocate $120,330 to Children’s Home, $178,190 between Pfeiffer and Greensboro Universities, reduce the D.S. Salary request back to 2009 level ($73,183) for a total of $225,340, which would mean that the Connectional Table will have to decide how to allocate $298,520 to the two categories; Pfeiffer and Greensboro Universities, and The Children’s Home. • Don Routh made a MOTION to increase the bottom line of the budget by $225,340, against the recommendation of CF&A. Seconded. 2010 journal 131

• Holly Adams – could the Board of Congregational Development line item be reduced? No. • Nathan Finsel spoke against the motion. Bret Cogan – Spoke for the motion. Called on all to tithe. Nancy Fulbright spoke against the motion - Sometimes the money is not there. • Lisa Hannah - Question: If we do not increase, will CF&A fund the budget? This would go to the Connectional Table to hold the bottom line. • Motion to increase the bottom line by $225,340 was defeated. • Nancy McDow - Does the committee have carte blanche for each line item in the budget? Bishop: Yes! We have to learn how to live within the budget. Motion to approve the recommendation from CF&A to hold the bottom line as recommended and refer these matters to the connectional table and conference staff relations. MOTION APPROVED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Jim Trollinger moved that any unfi nished business of the conference be referred to the Connectional Table.

RECESS: The conference stood in recess at 6:23 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Worship Service – Ordination Service Bishop Janice R. Huie, bishop of the North Texas Conference preached a sermon from II Corinthians 4:1-12 titled “On Not Losing Heart.” Robert Upchurch, conference lay leader, and members of the Board of Ordained Ministry assisted in the service. Following examination, two deacons and seventeen elders were ordained.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2010

8:45 a.m. Sunday School One class was offered for Sunday school. A class for older adults was led by Rev. Robert V. Dodd, of Matthews, in the Memorial Chapel.

10:00 a.m. Conference Sunday Service of Worship Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster preached the sermon for the service and challenged churches to “Go Missional!” The scripture texts were taken from Acts chapter 4 and shaped the vision for what a missional church looks like. The campus ministries in Western North Carolina Conference planned and led the service. Creative videos were offered by Wesley Foundation at Appalachian State and the United Christian Fellowship at UNC Charlotte. The Chamber Choir at NC A&T provided beautiful music.

FIXING OF THE APPOINTMENTS: Following the distribution of the appointment lists, Bishop Goodpaster invited each of the District Superintendents to the stage to confi rm the appointments in their district: Amy L. Coles, (Albemarle District); John S. Boggs (Asheville District); George E. Thompson (Charlotte District); W. Lyn Sorrells, (Gastonia District); Frank H. Ison (Greensboro District); Carl M. Worthy, Jr. (High Point District); Lillie M. Jones (Lake Norman District); Sylvia D. Wilhelm (Lexington District); Phillip B. Cole (Marion District); Samuel H. Moore, Jr. (Northeast District); N. Fred Jordan, Jr. (North Wilkesboro District); Sally O. Langford (Salisbury District); Mary John Dye (Statesville District); J. Alexander Ward, Jr. (Waynesville District); and William T. Medlin III (Winston-Salem District).

CHARGE AND COVENANT PRAYER: Bishop Goodpaster charged the licensed, commissioned, consecrated, and ordained clergy to go where they are sent and called to serve. He charged the laity to uphold the church with prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness and to receive and support the clergy appointed to their churches. All persons present shared in the covenant and covenant prayer.

ADJOURNMENT: The Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church adjourned sine die at 12 p.m.

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D. CERTIFICATE OF COMMISSIONING AND ORDINATION

This is to certify that at a service of commissioning held on Saturday morning, June 12, 2010, in George R. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, I, Larry M. Goodpaster, a bishop in The United Methodist Church did COMMISSION for ministry in The United Methodist Church under the 2008 Book of Discipline as provisional members of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference: Joel Keith Auman, Eileen Mary Bossert Ayuso, Lenore Leigh Jones Bartoli, James Herschel Belk, Dale Wayne Bost, Mary Catherine Wood Brown, Paul David Brown, Rebecca Caroline Bowers Brown, Richard William Buffkin, Duane Phillip Corle, Timothy Carroll Drum II, Jennifer Irene Finley, Arnold Parks Gosnell, Lynda Gayle Crisco Hepler, Nicole Helene Jones, Charles Arthur Lindquist, Jr., Richard Allen Magnuson, Andrew Byron McIntyre, Lauren Ann Clawson Miller, Anthony Lance Moreau, Peter Andreas Overcash, Ronnie Eugene Roseboro, Angela Paulette Whitaker Toth, Cynthia Shepard Wechter, Avery Elizabeth White. This is further to certify that at a service of ordination held on Saturday evening, June 12, 2010, in George R. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, I did ORDAIN to the Order of DEACON in The United Methodist Church: Laura Kathryn Alexander Elliott, Robert Rives Webb III. ORDAIN to the Order of ELDER in The United Methodist Church: Michael Allen Binger, Lori Anne Bowen, Beverly Tracy Carroll, Jason Michael Constantine, Paul Alexander Craig, Jr., H. Renee Koontz Easter, Judy Diane Hilton Eurey, Angela Dawn Barr Hollar, Karen Sue Richards Hudson, David Jong-Hyun Lee, Sharon Elizabeth Thompson Lee, Barbara Gayle Gibson Montgomery, William Leon Morrow, David Edmundson Peeler, David Gordon Raiford, Sr., Jill Michele Brooks Rhinehart, Robert Christian Silber.

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CALLED SPECIAL SESSION SATURDAY - AUGUST 21, 2010 STUART AUDITORIUM, LAKE JUNALUSKA

CONFERENCE CONVENES: Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster called a special session of The Western North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church to order at 10 a.m. in Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska. Following the singing of several hymns under the direction of Mark L. Barden, Bishop Goodpaster asked the delegates to pray in groups of two or three. The Bishop closed with words of prayer and all offered the Lord’s Prayer. Using verses from II Corinthians 8, the Bishop spoke words of refl ection and exhortation. After singing hymn 399 (UMH) “Take My Life and Let It Be,” Bishop Goodpaster concluded this time of worship with prayer.

ORGANIZING FOR SPECIAL SESSION: Kimberly T. Ingram, conference secretary, made necessary announcements. She requested that each delegate complete a registration card, which would provide the required roll call of attendance for this session of the conference. Voting Bar: Rev. Ingram moved that all of Stuart Auditorium and the delegates seated would constitute the legal limit of the annual conference, and it was adopted. Secretarial Nomination: Rev. Ingram moved that A. Owen Peeler be elected as Assistant Secretary for this special session of conference, and he was elected.

OPENING STATEMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE DAY: Bishop Goodpaster gave an opening statement giving thanks for the attendance of the delegates. He spoke words of regret and apology for the decisions made during the June session of the annual conference that necessitated this called session of the annual conference. He noted the misunderstandings that occurred in preparing the 2011 Budget and Financial Policies. Since the session of annual conference in June, Bishop Goodpaster has met with representatives of the several colleges and universities that receive fi nancial support from the annual conference. He concluded his remarks by indicating that the one purpose for the session today was to adopt the 2011 Conference Budget and Financial Policies.

REPORT OF COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Laurie Guy, president of the Council on Finance and Administration, presented the revised 2011 Budget and Financial Policies. She outlined the primary changes which refl ected the debate and decisions made at the June session of the annual conference: maintain salaries of the District Superintendents at 2010 levels; reinstate funding for Higher Education and Health Institutions at current levels; reduce the amount budgeted for Congregational Development from $1,000,000 to $225,650; creation of a New Faith Communities Fund that would be allowed to solicit funds to help offset the budget reduction. The total 2011 Budget would remain at $14,409,256. Ms. Guy also noted the wording under items #7 and #11 of the proposed 2011 Conference Funds and Financial Policies. She then moved adoption of the 2011 Budget and Conference Funds and Financial Policies. Bishop Goodpaster explained that deliberations would be in two parts: fi rst the proposed 2011 Conference Funds and Financial Policies would be considered; and, second the proposed 2011 Budget.