2004 YEAR BOOK and OFFICIAL MINUTES of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church

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2004 YEAR BOOK and OFFICIAL MINUTES of The Rocky Mountain Conference of The United Methodist Church

Successor of The Rocky Mountain Conference The Evangelical United Brethren Church and The Rocky Mountain Methodist Annual Conference

Thirty-sixth Session and One Hundred Forty Second Session of Oldest Antecedent

Convened at The Renaissance Denver Hotel Denver, Colorado June 16 to 19, 2004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

I HISTORICAL ...... 4 II LEADERSHIP OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE ...... 5 III DIRECTORIES ...... 25 A. Directory of Clergy and Other Appointed Personnel ...... 25 B. Honorable Location ...... 67 C. Directory of Missionaries ...... 69 D. Directory of Layperson in Leadership ...... 71 E. Directory of Spouses of Deceased Clergy ...... 121 IV APPOINTMENTS ...... 123 V MEMOIRS ...... 191 VI ROLL OF HONORED DEAD ...... 207 VII CLERGY SERVICE RECORDS ...... 221 XII INDEX ...... 267 XIII RELATED AGENCIES ...... 270 XIV DENVER AREA CONFERENCE OFFICE ...... Back Cover XV ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP ...... Back Cover 4 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

HISTORICAL

SESSIONS of the ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Date Place Presiding Bishop 1. June 16-20, 1969 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado R. Marvin Stuart 2. June 15-19, 1970 DU, Denver, Colorado R. Marvin Stuart February 5, 1971 Park Hill UMC, Denver, Colorado R. Marvin Stuart 3. June 14-17, 1971 Colorado Springs, Colorado R. Marvin Stuart 4. June 19-22, 1972 Durango, Colorado R. Marvin Stuart 5. June 14-17, 1973 Golden, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 6. June 5-8, 1974 Golden, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 7. June 10-14, 1975 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 8. June 7-11, 1976 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 9. June 13-16, 1977 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 10. June 5-8, 1978 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 11. June 11-14-1979 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 12. June 9-12, 1980 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 13. June 8-11, 1981 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 14. June 7-10, 1982 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 15. June 6-9, 1983 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 16. June 11-14, 1984 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr. 17. June 10-13, 1985 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Roy I. Sano 18. June 9-12, 1986 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Roy I. Sano 19. June 8-12, 1987 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Roy I. Sano 20. June 6-9, 1988 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Roy I. Sano 21. June 5-8, 1989 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Roy I. Sano 22. June 4-6, 1990 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Roy I. Sano 23. June 3-6, 1991 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Roy I. Sano 24. June 5-8, 1992 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Roy I. Sano 25. June 3-7, 1993 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Mary Ann Swenson 26. June 3-6, 1994 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Mary Ann Swenson 27. June 2-5, 1995 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Mary Ann Swenson 28. June 6-9, 1996 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Mary Ann Swenson 29. June 5-8, 1997 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Mary Ann Swenson 30. June 4-7, 1998 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Mary Ann Swenson 31. June 3-6, 1999 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Mary Ann Swenson 32. June 1-4, 2000 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Mary Ann Swenson 33. May 31-June 3, 2001 CSU, Fort Collins, Colorado Warner H. Brown, Jr. 34. May 30-June 1, 2002 UU, Salt Lake City, Utah Warner H. Brown, Jr. 35. June18-22, 2003 UW, Laramie, Wyoming Warner H. Brown, Jr. 36. June 16-19, 2004 Renaissance Hotel, Denver,Colorado Warner H. Brown, Jr. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 5

LEADERSHIP OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS

* Note: This is a working document. Every effort has been made to make this document as accurate as possible as of July 1, 2004.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

A. CONFERENCE OFFICERS ...... 9 B. CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP TEAM...... 9 C. CONFERENCE SESSION TEAM 1. Agenda Committee ...... 9 2. Annual Session Planning Committee ...... 10 3. Journal Committee ...... 10 4. Petitions Committee ...... 10 5. Rules Committee ...... 10

ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE BOARD OF STEWARDS ...... 11 Representatives from the following groups form membership

A. Board of Discipleship ...... 11 1. Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries ...... 11 2. Congregational Team ...... 11 3. Council on Retreats and Camps ...... 12 4. Council on Young Adult Ministries ...... 12 5. Council on Youth Ministries ...... 12 6. Education ...... 12 7. Evangelism ...... 12 8. Older Adult Council ...... 12 9. New Ministries Committee ...... 13 10. Planning and Research ...... 13 11. Stewardship ...... 13 12. Worship ...... 13 B. Board of Global Ministries 1. Board of Global Ministries Membership ...... 13 2. AIDS Task Force ...... 14 3. Advance Specials ...... 14 4. Africa Partnership Committee ...... 14 5. The Bishop’s Initiative on Children and Poverty ...... 14 6. Committee on Mission Personnel ...... 15 7. Denver Area Disaster Preparedness and Response ...... 15 8. School of Christian Mission ...... 15 6 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

9. Small Membership ...... 15 10. Town and Country Committee ...... 15 11. Volunteers in Missions ...... 15 C. Board of Lay Ministry 1. Board of Lay Ministry Membership ...... 16 2. Lay Speaking Ministries Council ...... 16 3. United Methodist Men ...... 16 4. United Methodist Women ...... 17 D. Board of Ordained Ministry 1. Board of Ordained Ministry Membership ...... 17 2. Administrative Review Committee ...... 18 3. Commission on Equitable Compensation ...... 18 4. Committee on Investigation, Diaconal Ministry ...... 18 5. Committee on Investigation , Ordained Ministry ...... 18 6. Joint Committee on Incapacity ...... 18 E. Church and Society 1. Church and Society Network (Peace with Justice) ...... 19 2. Committee on the National Hispanic Plan ...... 19 3. Disability Concerns ...... 19 4. Ecumenical Ministries ...... 19 5. Ethnic Ministries Local Church ...... 19 6. Task Force for the Native American Comprehensive Plan ...... 20 F. Council on Finance and Administration 1. Membership ...... 20 G. Communications 1. Committee on Communications Membership ...... 20 2. Media Resources Committee ...... 20 H. Vison/ Mission/ Values Team 1. To be selected ...... 21 I. Cabinet 1. Appointed Team ...... 21

SUPPORTING THE MINISTRIES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

A. Board of Pensions ...... 21 B. Board for a Racially Diverse and Inclusive Church ...... 21 C. Board of Trustees ...... 21 D. Commission on Archives and History ...... 22 E. Committee on Religion and Race ...... 22 F. Committee on the Status and Role of Women ...... 22 G. Episcopacy Committee ...... 22 H. Nominations Committee ...... 23 I. Personnel Policies and Practices Committee ...... 23 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 7

CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP

ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEMBERS AT LARGE BY VIRTUE OF OFFICE 1. Conference Leadership (Book of Discipline Par. 30) ...... 23 2. Conference Leadership (Conference Rules, Section II, B,2) ...... 23 3. Lay Equalization - Diaconal Ministers ...... 23 4. Lay Equalization - Retired Diaconal Ministers ...... 24

GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES

1. 2004 General Conference Delegates ...... 24 2. 2004 Jurisdictional Conference Delegates ...... 24 8 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 9

LEADERSHIP OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Clergy are designated by: A -Extended Ministry, Special Appointment C -Clergy appointed to Local Church D -Diaconal R -Retired Years following names are the dates of election. Ex-officio are designated by * Ethnicity is designated by: AA - African American AS - Asian American CA- Caucasian HI - Hispanic NA - Native American PI - Pacific Islander Districts/SubDistricts are designated by: MSD - Metropolitan, MHSD - Mile High, PPSD - Pikes Peak, PESD - Peaks, PLSD - Plains, AVC - Arkansas Cluster, PVC - Prairie View Cluster; PC - Pueblo Cluster, AC - Alamosa Cluster; USD - Utah, WCSD - Western Colorado, DC - Delta Cluster, GVC - Grand Valley Cluster, SJC - San Juan Cluster, MC - Mountain,, WSD - Wyoming, NCSD - Northeast Colorado. Staff to all groups are resource personnel without vote.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict A. Conference Officers Boyle, John Chancellor 1986 L-M-CA-MHSD Brown Jr., Warner H. President 2000 A-M-AA-RMC Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron Director of Mission and Ministry 2003 A-M-CA-RMC Maxwell, G. Bruce (Bruce) Statistician 2004 C-M-CA-PESD O'Neill, Dan Treasurer 1998 L-M-CA-MSD Strickland, Walter (Skip) Secretary 2004 C-M-CA-PESD

B. Conference Leadership Team Brown Jr., Warner H. Bishop * A-M-AA-RMC Burnett, T Steve (Steve) Peaks and Plains D istrict * A-M -CA-P/P Cooper, Charles (Chuck) WYNECO District * A-M-CA-WN Hodges, Ron Director of Mission and Ministry * A-M-CA-RMC Lear, Brenda Sunshine District * A-F-CA-S Miyake-Stoner, Nobuko Metropolitan District * A-F-AS-MSD O'Neill, Dan Treasurer * L-M-CA-MSD Riecke, Brian Director of Youth and Young Adult * A-M-CA-MSD Thompson, John Mile High/Pikes Peak D istrict * A-M-AA-MH/PP Ulmer, Glenda Utah/Western Colorado District * A-F-CA-U/W

C. Conference Session Team 1. Agenda Committee Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Odell, Daniel (Dan) Chairperson * A-M-CA-RMC Phillips, Robert (Bob) Parliamentarian * L-M-AA-MSD Vickery, Richard (Dick) Chairperson, Legislative Comm. * R-M-CA-RMC 10 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 2. Annual Session Planning Committee Brown Jr., Warner H. Bishop * A-M-AA-RMC Butterfield, Nancy Staff/Conference Coordinator * L-F-CA-MHSD Dyer, Gary 2002 L-M-CA-MSD Gleaton, Tommy Petition Coordinator * L-M-CA-MSD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Johns-Schleicher, Barbara Worship Consultant * C-F-CA-MHSD Laurvick, Bradley (Brad) 2002 L-M-CA-MHSD Odell, Daniel (Dan) Chairperson, Agenda Sub-Comm. * A-M-CA-RMC Odell, Daniel (Dan) Agenda * A-M-CA-RMC Patterson, Donna Worship Consultant * C-F-CA-SLVC Phillips, Robert (Bob) Parliamentarian * L-M-AA-MSD Reckard, Shon CCYM Representative * L-M-CA-PESD Rundell, Jay CBOM Chairperson * C-M-CA-MSD Smith, Gheeta 2002 L-F-OT-USD Strickland, Walter (Skip) Conference Secretary * C-M-CA-PESD Vickery, Richard (Dick) Chairperson, Legislation Comm. 1997 R-M-CA-RMC

3. Journal Committee Adams, Jayne Staff * L-F-CA-RMC Butterfield, Nancy Staff * L-F-CA-MHSD Cox, Nancy Staff * L-F-CA-RMC Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Merriman, Keith BOM Laison * R-M-CA-PESD O'Neill, Dan Conf Leadership Team * L-M-CA-MSD Strickland, Walter (Skip) Conference Secretary * C-M-CA-PESD Vickery, Richard (Dick) Editor 2003 R-M-CA-RMC Wright, Lorrie Staff * L-F-CA-RMC

4. Petitions Committee Gleaton, Tommy Petition Coordinator 2004 L-M-CA-MSD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Phillips, Robert (Bob) Parliamentarian * L-M-AA-MSD Vickery, Richard (Dick) Chairperson, Legislative Comm. 1997 R-M-CA-RMC

5. Rules Committee Brown Jr., Warner H. Bishop * A-M-AA-RMC Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Johnson, M ark 1997 A-M-CA-RMC Kent, Sheila 2000 L-F-CA-MSD Lee, Bob 2004 L-M--PPSD Long, Connie 1999 L-F-CA-PESD Phillips, Robert (Bob) Parliamentarian * L-M-AA-MSD Strickland, Walter (Skip) Conference Secretary * C-M-CA-PESD Vickery, Richard (Dick) Chairperson, Legislative Process * R-M-CA-RMC Vose, Marvin (Marv) 2002 C-M-CA-PPSD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 11

ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict BOARD OF STEWARDS

Boswell, Nancy Co-Chair 2002 C-F-CA-USD Brown Jr., Warner H. Bishop * A-M-AA-RMC Burnett, T. Steve (Steve) Conference Leadership Team * A-M -CA-P/P Dove, Jean At Large 2003 L-F-CA-WSD Fisilau, Mesia Comm. Religion & Race 2003 L-F-PI-USD Hamm, Thomas (Tom) At Large 2000 L-M-CA-USD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader 1998 L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Kelly, Kline Co-Chair 1999 L-M-CA-MHSD Kottke, Paul At Large 2000 C-M-CA-MSD Lee, Yvonne At Large 2000 C-F-AS-MHSD Martinez, Nanette At Large 2000 L-F-HI-MSD Murphy-Geiss, P aul Finance and Administration 2002 C-M-CA-MSD Russ, Terilynn Communications 1999 C-F-CA-PPSD Smith, Eric Ethnic Ministries Local Church 2003 C-M-AA-MSD

A. Board of Discipleship

Arning, Nani Children's Ministry 2004 C-F-CA-PPSD Benedett-Farmer, Teresa Web Resource Development 2004 C-F-CA-MSD Ford, Donald (Don) Town and Country Ministry 2004 C-M-CA-SJC Johns-Schleicher, Barbara Worship 2004 C-F-CA-MHSD Kauerz, Marla Christian Education 2004 C-F-CA-MHSD Laurvick, Bradley (Brad) Young Adult Ministry 2004 L-M-CA-MHSD Lawrence, Deborah Older Adult Ministry 2004 C-F-CA-MSD McGraw, Marilyn Chairperson 2004 R-F-CA-MSD Munoz, Stephanie Congregational Transformation 2004 C-F-CA-PESD Orecchio, Judy Youth M inistry 2004 L-F-CA-MSD Patterson, Donna Worship 2004 C-F-CA-SLVC Stam m, Toby Networking M inistry Grants 2004 L-F--WSD

1. Board of Higher Education & Campus Ministries Bossart, Donald Member at Large 2003 R-M-CA-RMC Burns, Richard Utah Agency Campas Ministries * L-M-CA- Chrislip, Donna Iliff Representative 2003 L-F-CA- Cross, John Member at Large 2002 L-M-CA-PESD Hausm an, Tracy University of Colo Representative 2001 A-F-CA-RMC Herrington, Clarence Member at Large 2001 C-M-CA-USD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Johnson, Michelle Chairperson * L-F-CA-MSD Lillie, Carol University of WY Representative * A-F-CA-WSD Titus, Myer Vice-Chairperson 1999 L-M-AA-PPSD Williamson, Punch Member at Large 2003 L-M-CA-WSD Wirth, Mike DU Representative (Appt. by) * L-M-CA-MSD

2. Congregational Team To be selected.

3. Council on Retreats & Camps Appleby, Mike Pinecliff Representative L-M-CA-USD Bond, Gene Grand M esa Representative L-_-CA-DC 12 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 3. Council on Retreats & Camps (cont.) Burford, Debbie Grand M esa Representative L-F-CA-DC Butler, Russell (Rusty) Member at Large 2002 C-M-CA-AVC Clifford, Betty Grand M esa Representative L-F-CA-MC Conover, Gary Templed Hills Director * A-M-CA-RMC Crona, Betty Beaver Creek Representative L-F-CA-SLVC Kernes, Gregg Staff * L-M-CA-PESD Marsh, Richard Chairperson 1997 L-M-CA-PESD Mekeal, Leighton Grand Mesa C-M-CA-GVC Overton, Larry Buckhorn Representative L-M-CA-NCSD Pittenger, Connie Grand M esa Representative L-F-CA-DC Riecke, Brian Staff * A-M-CA-MSD Stieber, Mary Lou Camp Hope Representative L-F-CA-PESD

4. Council on Young Adult Ministries Anderson, Cody 2004 L-F--WSD Laurvick, Bradley (Brad) Chairperson 2001 L-M-CA-MHSD Livingston, Andy 2003 L-M-CA-MHSD Newman, Jared 2000 L-M-CA-PPSD Riecke, Brian Conf. Leadership Team * A-M-CA-MSD Smith, Gheeta 2002 L-F-OT-USD Trout, Erin 2002 L-F-CA-RMC

5. Council on Youth Ministries Abbey, Sarah Secertary 2004 L-F-PPSD Antai, Peter 2004 L-M--MSD Boman, Leo 2004 L-M--MSD Caudill, Jessica 2004 L-F--DC Clark, Becky Adult Advisor 2004 L-F-CA-DC Garth, Laella 2004 L-F--MSD Geffe, Jeremiah Vice Chairperson 2004 L-M--PESD Griebenow, Claire 2004 L-F--DC Hill, Cory 2004 L-M--PESD Johnston, Katie 2004 L-F--MHSD Kintzel, Emily Adult Advisor 2003 L-F-CA-PESD Reckard, Shon President 2003 L-M-CA-PESD Riecke, Brian Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-MSD Sharp, Tiffany 2004 L-F--PESD Shires, Tom Treasurer 2003 L-M-CA-PESD

6. Education To be selected.

7. Evangelism To be selected.

8. Older Adult Council Bowman, Herb 2003 L-M-CA-MHSD Brietweiser, Pam 2004 L-F-CA-PC Conover, Gary * A-M-CA-RMC Dove, Jean 2003 L-F-CA-WSD George, B. J. (Jim) 2004 RNR-M-CA-MHSD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 13

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 8. Older Adult Council (cont.) Lawrence, Deborah Chairperson 2003 C-F-CA-MSD Lim, Kumja 2003 D-F-AS-MHSD Replogle, Kent 2003 L-M-CA-MSD Smith, Verne 2003 L-M-CA-GVC Stamp, Lora 2003 L-F-CA-PESD

9. New Ministries Committee Allum, John * L-M-CA-PESD Beatty, John * CNR-M-CA-PPSD Boulter, Diana * C-F-CA-MSD Broetzman, Gary 2004 L-M-CA-MC Dyer, Gary 2003 L-M-CA-MSD Harris, King * C-M-AA-MSD Hendry, Richard 2001 C-M-CA-MHSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Holzworth, Terry 2001 L-M-CA-USD Knutson, M ary * L-F-CA-PESD Leeds, Robert (Bob) 2004 C-M-CA-PPSD Lyon, Richard 2003 C-M-CA-MC Martinez, Nanette * L-F-HI-MSD Martz, Harvey 2001 C-M-CA-MHSD Mugler, Larry Chairperson 2001 L-M-CA-MHSD Nickerson, Michael (Mike) 2002 C-M-CA-MHSD Pantelis, Jorge 2002 C-M-HI-MSD Pethick, Ron (Red) 2003 L-M-CA-PC Strickland, Walter (Skip) 2001 C-M-CA-PESD Tuifua, Selueni (Selu) 2001 L-F-PI-USD

10. Planning & Research Deal, Aletha 1997 L-F-CA-PESD Dunn, David 1997 L-M-CA-MSD Hubbard, Terri 2000 A-F-CA-RMC Mugler, Larry Chairperson 2001 L-M-CA-MHSD Notess, Charles (Charlie) 1998 L-M-CA-PESD Owsley, Bud 1997 L-M-CA-PPSD Plymell, Susan 1998 C-F-CA-PC

11. Stewardship To be selected.

12. Worship To be selected.

B. Board of Global Ministries

1. Board of Global Ministries Membership Arnold, Richard (Rich) Africa Partnership 2003 L-M-CA-MHSD Burnett, Ingrid Encounter with Christ in Latin 2003 L-F-CA-RMC Calhoun, Joanie Conf Secretary of Global Ministries 2003 L-F-CA-PPSD DeToni-Hill, Derek Bishop's Initiative on Children and 2003 C-M-CA-NCSD DeToni-Hill, Joyce Bishop's Initiative on Children and 2003 C-F-CA-NCSD Dilli, Ladelle Conf Comm on Mission Personnel 2003 L-F-CA-NCSD Gleaton, Tommy Advanced Special Coordinator/ 2004 L-M-CA-MSD 14 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 1. Board of Global Ministries Membership (cont.) Gulley, James (Jim) Missionary Resources 2003 A-M-CA-MHSD Harris, Grace Angola Advocates 2004 L-F-CA-PESD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader/WJ * L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Kang, Youngsook General Board of Global Ministries 2003 A-F-AS-RMC Keyack, Betsy UMVIM 2004 L-F-CA-MHSD Kreps, B url Angola Advocates 2003 R-M-CA-RMC Lasswell, Becky Angola Advocates 2004 L-F-CA-MSD Lee, Yvonne Board of Stewards 2003 C-F-AS-MHSD Lillie, David (Dave) UMCOR Disaster Response 2004 C-M-CA-WSD Long, Beverly Missionary Resourses 2003 L-F-CA-PESD Long, Richard Missionary Resources 2003 R-M-CA-RMC McClellan, Robert (Khan) Member at Large 2003 C-M-CA-MSD McGraw, Marilyn School of Christian Mission 2004 R-F-CA-MSD Messer, Donald (Don) Board Secretary / Gobal Aids Fund 2003 A-M-CA-RMC Olenyik, Debra (Deb) Member at Large 2003 C-F-CA-PESD Owsley, Judy Chairperson 2002 C-F-CA-PPSD Pelletier, Linda Russia Ministries 2003 C-F-CA-PESD Potter, James (Jim) Member at Large 2003 L-F-CA-WSD Redding, Lavada General Board of Global Ministries 2003 L-F-CA-NCSD Robledo, Liwliwa Member at Large 2004 D-F-AS-NCSD Stollard, Robert (Bob) Refugee Support 2003 L-M-CA-MSD Winsett, Beverly United Methodist Women 2004 L-F-CA-PESD Zyzniewski, Gilbert UMVIM 2003 R-M-CA-RMC

2. AIDS Task Force To be selected.

3. Advance Specials To be selected.

4. Africa Partnership Committee Arnold, Richard (Rich) Chairperson 1996 L-M-CA-MHSD Berry, Nancy 1999 L-F-CA-MSD Calhoun, James (Jim) 2002 C-M-CA-PLSD Calhoun, Joanie 2002 L-F-CA-PPSD Fort, Ann 2002 L-F-CA-MHSD Hammond, June 1997 L-F-CA-MSD Hite, Donna 1998 L-F-CA-MSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Kreps, B url * R-M-CA-RMC Law, Hope 2004 L-F-CA-MSD Moorman, David (Dave) 2002 C-M-CA-PVC Moorman, Sheri 2002 L-F-CA-PVC Smith, Don 1999 L-M-CA-PC Snelling, Clarence 2004 RNR-M-CA-RMC Tem plin, Dorothy Vice-Chairperson 1997 R-F-CA-RMC

5. The Bishop's Initiative on Children & Poverty Brown Jr., Warner H. Bishop * A-M-AA-RMC DeToni-Hill, Derek Co-Chair 2000 C-M-CA-NCSD DeToni-Hill, Joyce Co-Chair 2000 C-F-CA-NCSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 15

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 5. The Bishop's Initiative on Children & Poverty (cont.) Moore, MaryEtta Colorado Representative 2000 C-F-CA-PESD Sewell, Robert Colorado Representative 1998 C-M-CA-MC Veal, Faye Colorado Representative 1998 R-F-CA-MHSD

6. Committee on Mission Personnel Allison, Mary Ann L-F-CA-USD Case, Peggy 2000 L-F-CA-SJC Dilli, Ladelle Chairperson 1999 L-F-CA-NCSD Ludlam, Holly 2000 L-F-CA-PPSD Potter, James (Jim) 2000 L-F-CA-WSD Pruett, Elizabeth 2004 L-F-CA-MC Smythe, Granville 2000 C-M-CA-PPSD

7. Denver Area Disaster Preparedness & Response Comm Bull Plume, David Ethnic Coordinator/ YAC * L-M-NA- Chittenden, Kathryn Eastern Plains Regional Coordinator * L-F-CA-PLSD Comes at Night, Gordon Ethnic Coordinator/YAC * L-M-NA- Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Keppel, Kent Logistics Specialist * L-M--MSD Kragel, Myrna Wyoming Regional Coordinator * L-F-CA-WSD Lillie, David (Dave) Chairperson 2004 C-M-CA-WSD Melkush, Mela Children & Youth Specialist * L-F-- Paulson, Larry Pastoral Care Specialist * C-M-CA-MHSD Read, Ralph Western Colorado Regional Coor. * L-M-CA-DC Rudolph, Walter Collects/Distrib/Warehousing * L-M--MSD Stewart, Joan Montana Regional Coordinator/YAC * L-F-CA- Tuifua, Sione Ethnic Coordinator * L-M-PI-USD Zyzniewski, Gilbert Volunteers in Mission * R-M-CA-RMC

8. School of Christian Mission Bever, Vicki Vice-President, UWM L-F-CA-SLVC Fisilau, Mesia Program Resources, UWM L-F-PI-USD Hotze, M argaret Dean 2003 L-F-CA-PESD Johnsen, Elaine President, UMW * L-F-CA-PC Knadle, Maggie Treasurer L-F-CA-MSD Kuhl, Eleanor Social Action, UWM * L-F-CA-SJC McGraw, Marilyn Assistant Dean 2004 R-F-CA-MSD Musil, Dorothy Secretary L-F-CA-MSD Park, Hyoung Korean Coordinator, UWM * L-F-AS-RMC Stieber, Gwen Registrar L-F-CA-PESD Wear, Marilee Treasurer, UWM * L-F-CA-WSD Wiatrowski, M argaret Member at Large * L-F-CA-PPSD Winsett, Beverly Education & Interpretation, UWM * L-F-CA-PESD Woods, Darlene Communications, UWM * L-F-CA-PPSD

9. Small Membership To be selected.

10. Town & Country Committee Dudley, Tommy (Tom) C-M-CA-AVC Ford, Donald (Don) Chairperson 2001 C-M-CA-SJC Hill, Judy WJ Chairperson 2004 L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron Conf. Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC 16 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 11. Volunteers in Mission Keyack, Betsy Co-Chairperson 2004 L-F-CA-MHSD Zyzniewski, Gilbert Co-Chairperson * R-M-CA-RMC

C. Board of Lay Ministry

1. Board of Lay Ministry Membership Bassett, Ellen Member At Large 2004 L-F-CA-PC Bechtel, Stace (C. B.) Member at Large 2004 L-M-CA-MSD Brandt, Robert (Bob) Member at Large 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD Brewer, Gerald (Bud) Northeast Sub-District * L-M-CA-NCSD Brietweiser, Pam Sunshine District 2004 L-F-CA-PC Brouse, Daryl Conf. UMM President * L-M-CA-GVC Brown Jr., Warner H. Bishop - Liason for M inisterial * A-M-AA-RMC Campbell, Gary Wyoming SubDistrict 2003 L-M-CU-WSD Chittenden, Kathryn Plains SubDistrict 2003 L-F-CA-PLSD Curtis, Gary Member At Large 2003 L-M-CA-MSD Deal, Aletha Peaks SubDistrict * L-F-CA-PESD Grim me, Kay Utah Sub-District 2004 L-F-CA-USD Henrie, Kim berly Western SubDistrict 2003 L-F-CA-MC Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron Director of Mission and Ministry * A-M-CA-RMC Huerta, Diana Metropolitan * L-F-CA-MSD Johnsen, Elaine President, UM Women 2004 L-F-CA-PC Miyake-Stoner, Nobuko Conference Leadership Team * A-F-AS-MSD Oliver, James (Jim) Mile High, Lay Speaking 2002 L-M-CA-MHSD Pethick, Ron (Red) Member At Large 2004 L-M-CA-PC Reed, Phyllis Member at Large 2001 L-F-CA-MSD Rose, Clark Scholarship Coordinator 2001 L-M-CA-MSD Roth, Ethel Member at Large 1998 L-F-CA-PESD Taiwo, Kunle Metropolitan * L-M-AA-MSD Veal, Faye Representative Lay Speaker Council 2000 R-F-CA-MHSD Westcott, Russ Member At Large 2004 L-M-CA-USD Whitehead, David Sunshine District 2004 L-M--AVC Woods, Darlene Pikes Peak SubDistrict; Comm Coord * L-F-CA-PPSD

2. Lay Speaking Ministries Council Batch, Rae Peaks Director L-M-CA-PESD Griggs, Helen Pikes Peak Director L-F-AA-PPSD Harris, Ray Wyoming Director L-M-CA-WSD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD McGrew, Laverna Sunshine Director L-F-CA-AVC Oliver, James (Jim) Conference Director L-M-CA-MHSD Rothwell, William (Bill) Utah Director L-M-CA-USD Sauls, James (Jim) Pikes Peak Director L-M-AA-PPSD Sexson, Russell (Rusty) Plains Director L-M-CA-PLSD Skinner, Eulalia San Juan Director L-F-CA-SJC Spalenka, Anne Western Director L-F-CA-DC Stephens, Gary San Luis Valley Director 2004 L-M-CA-SLVC Taylor, Sandra (Sandy) Mountain Director L-F--MC Veal, Faye Metropolitan/Mile High Director R-F-CA-MHSD West, Carrie NE Colo Director L-F-CA-NCSD

3. United Methodist Men Brestle, Layon Western Colorado L-M-CA-WCSD Brouse, Daryl President L-M-CA-GVC Garlin, Milton Treasurer L-M-AA-MSD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 17

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 3. United Methodist Men (cont.) Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Hudgens, Thomas (Tom) Peace Advocate L-M-CA-MSD Hunt, Richard (Rick) Scouting Ministries L-M-CA-PPSD Kaehler, Fred Vice-President L-M-CA-PESD Worley, Steve L-M-CA-PC

4. United Methodist Women Bever, Vicki Vice-President L-F-CA-SLVC Fisilau, Mesia Secretary of Program Resources L-F-PI-USD Gilbert, Jane Membership/Nurture/Outreach L-F-CA-WSD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Johnsen, Elaine President L-F-CA-PC Kiel, Lauri Secretary L-F-CA-MSD Knadle, Maggie Chairperson, Nominations L-F-CA-MSD Kuhl, Eleanor Social Action L-F-CA-SJC Mallinson, Terry Spiritual Growth L-F-CA-MSD Park, Hyoung Korean Coordinator L-F-AS-RMC Wear, Marilee Treasurer L-F-CA-WSD Winsett, Beverly Education & Interpretation L-F-CA-PESD Woods, Darlene Conf. Comm unications Coordinator L-F-CA-PPSD

D. Board of Ordained Ministry

1. Board of Ordained Ministry Membership Arning, Nani Probationary Care Team, Registrar: 2002 C-F-CA-PPSD Basham, Rita 2003 C-F-CA-MSD Benesh, Gordon Conf. Relations Team.:Ext. Ministries 2002 C-M-CA-MSD Bollack, J. Edward (Ed) Local Pastors 2004 C-M-CA-WSD Boyer, Sachi 2000 L-F-AS-MSD Burton, Edwina 2004 R-F-AA-RMC Cackowsky, Kathy 2004 L-F-CA-PESD Cho, Kun Sang 1999 C-M-AS-MHSD Davis, Judith (Judy) 1996 C-F-CA-PESD Dellenbaugh, Vic 2002 L-M-CA-MSD Eakle, Lonnie 1997 C-M-CA-PESD Ford, Donald (Don) 1999 C-M-CA-SJC Goodier, Steven (Steve) 2003 C-M-CA-USD Graf, Jolain 1999 A-F-CA-RMC Grauberger, Larry 2002 L-M-CA-MSD Gray, Aaron 2003 C-M-AA-MSD Huber, Jeffrey (Jeff) 2004 C-M-CA-SJC Hudiburgh, Keith 1996 C-M-CA-NCSD Hurst, Karen 1999 C-F-CA-GVC James, Kimal (Kim) Conf. Relations Team.: Transfers 1997 C-F-CA-PC Jessen, Randall (Randy) 1999 C-M-CA-PPSD Kauerz, Marla Order of Deacons 2004 C-F-CA-MHSD Lear, Brenda Conference Leadership Team * A-F-CA-S Lee, Eun-sang Pastoral Care Team Chair 2000 C-M-AS-MSD Lepisto, Eileen 1999 L-F-CA-GVC Lim, Kumja 2000 D-F-AS-MHSD Lindemood, Olon Order of Elders 2002 C-M-CA-PESD Mahan, Jeffrey 2002 A-M-CA-RMC Marshall, Linda Recruitm ent Chair 1999 C-F-CA-MSD McClellan, Robert (Khan) 2004 C-M-CA-MSD McKinney, Douglas (Doug) Division of Deacons Chair 1997 C-M-CA-MHSD 18 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 1. Board of Ordained Ministry Membership (cont.) Merriman, Keith Conf Leadership Team * R-M-CA-PESD Mone, Filimone 2001 C-M-PI-USD Nelson, Dan Registrar: Probationary 2001 C-M-CA-WSD Olenyik, Debra (Deb) 1999 C-F-CA-PESD Pantelis, Jorge 2003 C-M-HI-MSD Paxton, Marian 2001 L-F-CA-WSD Riecke, Jane Conf. Relations Team.: Chair/Elders 1999 C-F-CA-MSD Rundell, Jay Chairperson 1996 C-M-CA-MSD Sauls, James (Jim) 2000 L-M-AA-PPSD Saunders, Rodney 2002 R-M-CA-RMC Taylor, Judith (Judi) Probationary Care Team/Mentors 2001 C-F-CA-PESD Taylor, Priscilla (Perky) 1999 C-F-CA-PPSD Tomlinson, John Chair, Registrar: Local Pastors 1997 L-M-CA-MSD Waters, Carolyn 2002 C-F-CA-MSD William s, Laurel 2002 L-F-CA-NCSD Young, Gregory (Greg) Probationary Care Team/Chairman 1999 C-M-CA-MSD Zilm, Gerald (Gary) Continuing Education Chair 1999 C-M-CA-AVC

2. Administrative Review Committee Gasau, E. Marie Chairperson 2001 C-F-CA-MC Rosa, Melanie 2001 C-F-CA-MSD Stoakes, Richmond (Rich) 2001 C-M-CA-MC

3. Commission on Equitable Compensation Barlow, Thomas (Tom) C-M-CA-PPSD Bergman, Michael (Mike) 2001 C-M-CA-MSD Kershaw, Ross Chairperson 2001 C-M-CA-MSD O'Neill, Dan Conf Leadership Team * L-M-CA-MSD Price, Dennis 1999 L-M-CA-GVC

4. Committee on Investigation - Diaconal Basham, Rita 1996 C-F-CA-MSD Creager, Dorothy (Dotty) 1996 A-F-CA-MHSD Ratliff, Michael (Mike) 1996 C-M-CA-MHSD

5. Committee on Investigation - Ordained Amrie, David Clergy 2004 C-M-CA-MC Bassett, Ellen Lay Observer 2004 L-F-CA-PC Bell, Diane Clergy Alternate 5 2004 C-F-CA-PC Geis, Sally Lay Observer 2004 L-F-CA-MSD Hubbard, Terri Clergy 1999 A-F-CA-RMC Martz, Harvey Chairperson 2004 C-M-CA-MHSD Miller, Steven (Steve) Secretary 2004 C-M-CA-MHSD Odell, Michele Clergy Alternate 4 2004 C-F-CA-MHSD Pethick, Ron (Red) Lay Alternate 1 2004 L-M-CA-PC Robledo, Ramon Clergy 1997 C-M-AS-NCSD Smith, Eric Clergy 2003 C-M-AA-MSD Sperber, Don Clergy Alternate 2 2004 R-M-CA-RMC Vose, Marvin (Marv) Vice-Chairperson 1999 C-M-CA-PPSD West, Lola Clergy Alternate 3 2004 C-F-CA-PC Zimmerman, M arti Clergy Alternate 1 2004 C-F-CA-MHSD 6. Joint Committee on Incapacity

Harris, James (Jim) Chairperson, Bd of Pensions 2004 C-M-CA-MSD O'Neill, Dan Conf Leadership Team * L-M-CA-MSD Riecke, Jane Board of Ordained Ministry * C-F-CA-MSD Thompson, John Cabinet Representative * A-M-AA-MH/PP 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 19

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict E. Church and Society

1. Church & Society Network Dietz, Carol 2001 L-F-CA-MSD Fort, Ann 1999 L-F-CA-MHSD Gertenbach, Linda Co-Chairperson 2004 A-F-CA-RMC Green, Roger 2004 R-M-CA-RMC Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Johnson, Tom 1997 L-M-CA-MHSD Kuhl, Eleanor 2002 L-F-CA-SJC Lee, Chesie 2003 L-F-CA-WSD Luallen, James (Jim) Conf Aids Task Force Chairperson * C-M-CA-PESD Milsom, Clark 2004 L-M-CA-MHSD Milsom, Le Merle 2001 L-F-CA-MHSD Mitchell, Stephen (Steve) 2004 L-M--MSD Miyake-Stoner, Robert 2004 C-M-CA-MSD Moland, Brenda 2001 L-F-CA-USD Pantelis, Jorge 2003 C-M-HI-MSD Pauli, Philip 2003 L-M-CA-MSD Randle, David (Dave) 1997 CNR-M-CA-RMC Rickard, Harold 2002 RNR-M-CA-MSD Simon-Peter, Rebekah 2004 C-F-CA-WSD Terry, Judith 2004 L-F--MSD Toll, Robert (Bob) 2001 A-M-CA-RMC West, Lola 2004 C-F-CA-PC West, Sarah 2002 L-F-CA-PC Williams, Jean 2004 L-F-CA-PESD Williams, Leaan 2001 L-F-CA-MHSD Williams, Robert (Bob) 1996 L-M-CA-PESD Wolsey, Roger Co-Chairperson 2003 C-M-CA-MHSD Zimmerman, Ron 2004 L-M-CA-MSD

2. Committee on the National Hispanic Plan Bruns, Patrick (Pat) 2002 C-M-CA-MSD Camacho, Aiser 2001 C-M-HI-MSD Eller, Dyana 2001 L-F-HI-PPSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Maldonado, David 2001 A-M-HI-RMC Martinez, Nanette Chairperson 2001 L-F-HI-MSD Pantelis, Jorge 2003 C-M-HI-MSD Snapp, Joyce 2003 C-F-CA-SLVC Zilm, Claire 2001 C-F-CA-AVC Zilm, Gerald (Gary) 2001 C-M-CA-AVC

3. Disability Concerns To be selected.

4. Ecumenical Ministries To be selected.

5. Ethnic Ministries Local Church Cho, Kun Sang 1999 C-M-AS-MHSD Cornelius, Daphne 1999 L-F--MSD Fox, Frances 1999 R-F-AA-RMC Gray, Aaron 1999 C-M-AA-MSD Lee, Eun-sang 1999 C-M-AS-MSD Lee, Yvonne 1999 C-F-AS-MHSD 20 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 5. Ethnic Ministries Local Church (cont.) Miyahara, John 1999 A-M-AS-RMC Miyake-Stoner, Nobuko 1999 A-F-AS-MSD Smith, Eric Chairperson 1999 C-M-AA-MSD Uda, Lowell 1999 R-M-AS-RMC Xavier, Christine Williams 1999 C-F-AS-PVC Xavier, Francis 1999 C-M-AS-PVC

6. Task Force for the Native American Comprehensive Plan Aikman, Susanne Consultant * L-F-NA-MSD Bigpond, Phyllis Chairperson 2001 L-F-NA-MSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Rousset, Edward (Bud) 2001 C-M-CA-SJC Travis, Maxine 2001 L-F-CA-MHSD

F. Council on Finance & Administration

1. Membership Bierbach, Marilyn UM Foundation Representative * L-F-CA-RMC Brown Jr., Warner H. Bishop * A-M-AA-RMC Hodges, Ron Conference Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Imig, Virginia Secretary 1999 L-F-CA-SLVC Ludlam, Leslie (Les) Vice-Chairperson 1999 C-M-CA-MSD Martinez, Nanette 2000 L-F-HI-MSD Murphy-Geiss, P aul Chairperson 2002 C-M-CA-MSD O'Neill, Dan Conf Leadership Team * L-M-CA-MSD Pethick, Ron (Red) 2000 L-M-CA-PC Rouse, Joseph (Joe) 2001 L-M-CA-MHSD Sack, Clayton 2000 L-M-CA-NCSD Schlichting, Donald (Don) 2003 C-M-CA-USD Smith, Virginia (Ginger) 1997 L-F-CA-USD

G. Communications

1. Committee on Communications Membership Boles, Jerry 2002 C-M-CA-PPSD Brouse, Daryl 2000 L-M-CA-GVC Goodier, Steven (Steve) 2001 C-M-CA-USD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Lillie, David (Dave) Disaster Response Team * C-M-CA-WSD Lollar, Karen 2004 L-F--PESD Plymell, Susan 2002 C-F-CA-PC Riecke, Brian 2001 A-M-CA-MSD Russ, Terilynn 1998 C-F-CA-PPSD Woods, Darlene Bd of Laity Representative * L-F-CA-PPSD

2. Media Resources Committee Addor, Lanetta (Netta) Staff * L-F-CA-RMC Bird, Donald (Don) 1996 C-M-CA-PESD Gertenbach, Linda 1996 A-F-CA-RMC Harris, James (Jim) 2000 C-M-CA-MSD Huffnagle, David 2000 R-M-CA-RMC Lungu, Karen 2004 L-F--PC Moore, MaryEtta 1996 C-F-CA-PESD Racheli, Kathleen (Teena) Chairperson 2000 C-F-CA-MSD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 21

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict H. Vision/Mission/Values Team

To be selected.

I. Cabinet

Brown Jr., Warner H. Bishop * A-M-AA-RMC Burnett, T. Steve (Steve) Dean 1999 A-M -CA-P/P Cooper, Charles (Chuck) 2004 A-M-CA-WN Lear, Brenda 2003 A-F-CA-S Miyake-Stoner, Nobuko 1999 A-F-ASS-MSD Thompson, John 2002 A-M-AA-MH/PP Ulmer, Glenda 2001 A-F-CA-U/W

Supporting the Ministries of the Annual Conference A. Board of Pensions

Bettendorf, Wayne Class of 2004 2001 L-M-CA-WSD Bruns, Vera Class of 2006 1999 L-F-CA-MSD Cooper, Charles (Chuck) Class of 2008 2004 A-M-CA-RMC Harris, James (Jim) Class of 2006 1999 C-M-CA-MSD Marsh, Kay Palm er (Kay) Class of 2008 2001 C-F-CA-PESD Money, David (Dave) Class of 2004 C-M-CA-MHSD Myers, Greg Class of 2008 2001 L-M-CA-USD O'Neill, Dan Conf Leadership Team * L-M-CA-MSD Thompson, John Cabinet Representative * A-M-AA-MH/PP Wehr, Cathye Class of 2006 1999 C-F-CA-WSD Whiteley, Jim Class of 2008 2004 L-M--MSD

B. Board for a Racially Diverse and Inclusive Church

Aikman, Susanne L-F-NA-MSD Bigpond, Phyllis L-F-NA-MSD Bruns, Patrick (Pat) Chairperson 2001 C-M-CA-MSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Lee, Yvonne 2002 C-F-AS-MHSD Nguyen, Thai C-M-AS-MSD Rose, Kathryn (Kate) L-F-CA-MSD Travis, Maxine 1997 L-F-CA-MHSD

C. Board of Trustees

Albers, Sue Class of 2005 1997 L-F-CA-MSD Baldwin, Dennis Class of 2005 1997 L-M-CA-MSD Boyle, John Secretary * L-M-CA-MHSD Frasier, Chris Class of 2002 1998 L-M-CA-PLSD Hundley, Sam Class of 2003 1999 L-M-CA-WSD Luallen, James (Jim) Class of 2002 1999 C-M-CA-PESD Marsh, Richard CORC * L-M-CA-PESD Munoz, Stephanie Class of 2005 2002 C-F-CA-PESD O'Neill, Dan Conf Leadership Team * L-M-CA-MSD 22 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict D. Commission on Archives and History

Andruss, Sally Class of 2007 L-F-CA-PESD Barner, Merlene President/Class 2005 C-F-CA-PESD Benham, Marjorie (Marge) Secretary/Class 2006 L-F-CA-MHSD Brown, Robert Director Emeriti L-M--MSD Carlson, Virginia Director Emeriti L-F-CA-MSD Cook, Malcolm Class of 2005 L-M-CA-WSD Fox, Don Class of 2005 L-M-CA-MHSD Grooters, Donald (Don) Director Emeriti R-M-CA-RMC Hulse, Doris Class of 2007 L-F-CA-MHSD Mead, Nancy Treasurer/Class 2005 C-F-CA-PC Napier, Warren Vice-President/Class 2006 C-M-CA-PESD Perry, Minnie Class of 2005 L-F-CA-MSD Rollerson, Edna Class of 2007 L-F-CA-MSD Scarffe, Albert Director Emeriti R-M-CA-RMC Sm ith, Betty Class of 2006 L-F-CA-PPSD Smith, Duane Director Emeriti L-M-CA-SJC Snavley, Joyce Class of 2007 L-F-CA-PPSD Suiter, David Archivist & Librarian L-M-CA- Templin, J. Alton (Alton) Director Emeriti R-M-CA-RMC Vickery, Richard (Dick) Class of 2006 R-M-CA-RMC

E. Committee on Religion and Race

Aikman, Susanne Class of 2005 L-F-NA-MSD Bhatti, Qamaruzzaman Class of 2007 L-M-AS-MSD Bruns, Patrick (Pat) Class of 2008 C-M-CA-MSD Fisilau, Mesia Class of 2008 L-F-PI-USD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Nguyen, Thai Class of 2005 C-M-AS-MSD Pantelis, Jorge Class of 2006 C-M-HI-MSD Park, Jin Tae Class of 2008 A-M-AS-RMC Paulson, D elbert Class 2005 R-M-CA-RMC Robledo, Liwliwa Class of 2007 D-F-AS-NCSD Tukutau, Sione Class of 2008 C-M-PI-PPSD Williams, Leaan (Leann) Class of 2006 L-F-CA-MHSD

F. Committee on Status and Role of Women

Dietz, John 1999 L-M-CA-PESD Herrington, Clarence 1999 C-M-CA-USD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Xavier, Christine Williams Chairperson 1997 C-F-AS-PVC

G. Episcopacy Committee

Cooper, Gordon 2001 B-L-M- Devor, Dennis 1998 L-M-CA-DC Forbes, Janet Jurisdictional Comm. Representative 2000 C-F-CA-MHSD Gray, Aaron 1998 C-M-AA-MSD Griggs, Helen 2001B L-F-AA-PPSD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Kauerz, Marla 2001B C-F-CA-MHSD Long, Beverly 2000 L-F-CA-PESD O'Neill, Dan Jurisdictional Comm. Representative * L-M-CA-MSD Sewell, Peggy 2000 L-F-CA-MC 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 23

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict H. Nominations Committee

Crona, Betty 1999 L-F-CA-SLVC Dove, Jean 1999 L-F-CA-WSD Harris, James (Jim) 2001 C-M-CA-MSD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron Conf Leadership Team * A-M-CA-RMC Marsh, Kay Palm er (Kay) 2000 C-F-CA-PESD Reckard, Shon CCYM President * L-M-CA-PESD Redshaw, E Jeanne 2004 C-F-CA-AVC Tarm an, Phillip (Phil) Chairperson 1997 C-M-CA-NCSD Woods, Darlene Vice-Chairperson 1998 L-F-CA-PPSD Xavier, Christine Williams COSROW Representative * C-F-AS-PVC

I. Personnel Policies and Practices Committee

Brown, Jr., Warner H. Bishop * A-M-AA-RMC Brunner, George 2001 C-M-CA-MSD Hodges, Ron Mission & Ministry Rep * A-M-CA-RMC McGraw, Marilyn 1997 R-F-CA-MSD O'Neill, Dan Personnel Supervisor * L-M-CA-MSD Phillips, Robert (Bob) 1997 L-M-AA-MSD Scott, Ila 1999 L-F-CA-WSD Wood, Dale Chairperson 1998 R-M-CA-RMC

CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP

ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEMBERS AT LARGE BY VIRTUE OF OFFICE

1. Conference Leadership (Book of Discipline Par. 30) Brentlinger, Dana Sub-District Lay Leader L-F-CA-DC Brewer, Gerald (Bud) Sub-District Lay Leader L-M-CA-NCSD Brouse, Daryl President, United Methodist Men L-M-CA-GVC Coffman, Betty Sub-District Lay Leader L-F-CA-PLSD Deal, Aletha Sub-District Lay Leader L-F-CA-PESD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Huerta, Diana Sub-District Lay Leader L-F-CA-MSD Laurvick, Bradley (Brad) Young Adult Representative L-M-CA-MHSD Pike, Clifford (Cliff) Sub-District Lay Leader L-M-CA-MSD Reckard, Shon CCYM President L-M-CA-PESD Taiwo, Kunle Sub-District Lay Leader L-M-AA-MSD Woods, Darlene Sub-District Lay Leader L-F-CA-PPSD

2. Conference Leadership (Conference Rules, Section II, B.2) *Portions of this section to be determined at Jurisdictional Conference...complete information will be included in Volume Two.

3. Lay Equalization - Diaconal Ministers Goodier, Beverly (Bev) Diaconal Minister D-F-CA-RMC 24 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict 4. Lay Equalization - Retired Diaconal Ministers Barlow, Trudy Retired Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-RMC Brown, Laura Retired Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-RMC Gore, E Marian (Marian) Retired Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-RMC Rushing, Audrey Retired Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-RMC Seaver, M ary Retired Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-RMC Smith, Mary Jean (Jean) Retired Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-RMC Storm, Catherine (Cathy) Retired Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-RMC Tem plin, Dorothy Retired Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-RMC Veal, Faye Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-MHSD Winquest, Janet (Jan) Retired Diaconal Minister R-F-CA-RMC

GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES

1. General Conference Delegates Forbes, Janet Clergy Delegate 2003 C-F-CA-MHSD Gray, Aaron Clergy Delegate - Alternate 2003 C-M-AA-MSD Hill, Judy Lay Delegate 2003 L-F-CA-PLSD Kang, Youngsook Clergy Delegate 2003 A-F-AS-RMC Laurvick, Bradley (Brad) Lay Delegate 2003 L-M-CA-MHSD Lindemood, Olon Clergy Delegate 2003 C-M-CA-PESD O'Neill, Dan Lay Delegate 2003 L-M-CA-MSD Robledo, Liwliwa Lay Delegate 2003 D-F-AS-NCSD Schuster, J Charles Clergy Delegate 2003 C-M-CA-PESD Sewell, Peggy Lay Delegate - Alternate 2003 L-F-CA-MC

2. Jurisdictional Conference Delegates Babb, Sarah Lay Delegate 2003 L-F-CA-PLSD Cardin, Philip Lay Delegate 2003 L-M-CA-USD Davis, Judith (Judy) Clergy Delegate - Alternate 2003 C-F-CA-PESD Gray, Aaron Clergy Delegate 2003 C-M-AA-MSD Huerta, Diana Lay Delegate - Alternate 2003 L-F-CA-MSD Jessen, Randall (Randy) Clergy Delegate - Alternate 2003 C-M-CA-PPSD Kottke, Paul Clergy Delegate 2003 C-M-CA-MSD Miyake-Stoner, Nobuko Clergy Delegate 2003 A-F-AS-MSD Rosa, Melanie Clergy Delegate 2003 C-F-CA-MSD Sewell, Peggy Lay Delegate 2003 L-F-CA-MC Smith, Eric Clergy Delegate - Alternate 2003 C-M-AA-MSD Stewart, Rick Lay Delegate - Alternate 2003 L-M-CA-PESD Taiwo, Kunle Lay Delegate - Alternate 2003 L-M-AA-MSD Vose, Marvin (Marv) Clergy Delegate - Alternate 2003 C-M-CA-PPSD Whitehead, Victor (Vic) Lay Delegate - Alternate 2003 L-M--MHSD Win, U Kyaw Lay Delegate 2003 L-M-AS-PESD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Memoirs - 191

MEMOIRS

MEMOIRS Richard A. Vickery, Jr., Editor

In loving memory of all the clergy and their spouses of The Rocky Mountain Annual Conference who have died during this year, these memoirs are submitted. Sincere thanks is offered to the family members and others who have shared the information on which these memoirs are based, and to Dona Hite and Ben Roe, for their liaison work.

Name Date of Birth & Place Date of Death & Place

Helen Nelson Brush October 22, 1908 May 22, 2003 Denver, Colorado Englewood, Colorado

John Samuel William November 19, 1934 May 27, 2003 Hosford Boston, Massachusetts

Anne G. Lasater April 5, 1904 October 1, 2003 Thief River, Minnesota Billings, Montana

Verna Dorothy Brown April 19, 1918 October 3, 2003 Phelps Smithland, Iowa Montrose, Colorado

Vivian Ruth Lehmberg March 23, 1913 September 24, 2004 Jensen Willis Point, Texas Peoria, Arizona

Edith Elizabeth Critchett November 23, 1916 November 22, 2003 Walhill, Nebraska Pueblo, Colorado

W. Spencer Wren February 27, 1922 December 8, 2003 Minden, Louisiana Colorado Springs, Colorado

Helen M. Gable February 15, 1910 December 12, 2003 Americus, Kansas Springfield, Illinois

Sara Kaye Fort June 25, 1921 December 18, 2003 Joplin, Missouri Colorado Springs, Colorado

William Guazzo, Jr. January 20, 1936 January 18, 2004 Fitchburg, Massachusetts Centennial. Colorado

Charlotte Fern Ainsworth November 4, 1924 January 8, 2004 Dirks Hanna, Wyoming Pavillion, Wyoming 192 - Memoirs Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Harriett Herron Babbs Little June 18, 1914 January 11, 2004 Mt. Vernon, Ohio Boulder, Colorado

Clifford Frederick Polson December 14, 1915 January 14, 2004 Henry County, Illinois Loveland, Colorado

Alice Ann Yelken January 27, 1938 January 29, 2004 Plainview, Nebraska Aurora, Colorado

Lester R. Bellwood May 5, 1920 February 24, 2004 Merrill, Iowa Evergreen, Colorado

Maryann Downs April 21, 2004 March 9, 2004 Pueblo, Colorado Lakewood, Colorado

Donald Boyce December 6, 1953 March 21, 2004 Denver, Colorado Arvada, Colorado

Roger Decker July 28, 1951 March 27, 2004 Seattle, Washington

James E. Barnes, Sr. February 14, 1933 May 4, 2004 New York City, New York Denver, Colorado

Robert W. Musil May 24, 1930 June 12, 2004 Fort Dodge, Iowa Denver, Colorado

Thomas L. Kleen April 7, 1920 June 15, 2004 Franklin County, Nebraska Englewood, Colorado 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Memoirs - 193

MEMOIRS

Richard A. Vickery, Jr., Editor

In loving memory of all the clergy and their spouses of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference who have died this year, these memoirs are submitted. Sincere thanks is offered to family members and others who have shared information on which these memoirs are based, and to Donna Hite and Ben Roe for their liaison work.

HELEN NELSON BRUSH

Helen Nelson Brush was born on October 22, 1908 in Denver, Colorado to Nels Julius and Tillie Lundeen Nelson, one of four siblings. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1930 and received Masters and Doctoral degrees from the University of Denver in 1956.

Helen married Francis Willard Brush at Trinity Church, Denver, on August 30, 1932 and at the time of her death they had shared seventy-years of marital life. To the Brush’s were born two daughters: Carolyn B. Etter and Maryanne Brush, two grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. With her husband and family, Helen moved to Manila, Philippians in 1941 to serve the university church. They were interned in Santo Thomas Internment Camp during the Second World War.

Upon returning to Denver Helen pursued her graduated education, became Professor of Psychology at Colorado Women’s College and Director of that institution’s Student Counseling Center from 1958 until her retirement in 1973. She was a leader in community activities in Denver and in Indian Hills, Colorado, where she was instrumental in developing the Environmental Inventory and co-authored with Catherine Dittman, the book “Indian Hills: The Place, the Times and the People.” From 1980 to 1984, she chaired the Board of Directors of Swedish Corona Cooperative to create a retirement community which has since become the Englewood Meridian.

Helen was active in numerous national psychological and counseling associations and was a frequent speaker on the role of women and on senior housing alternatives. Helen was also an artist - with fabric, clay, paint and yarn and with words. She died on May 22, 2003 in Englewood, Colorado, at ninety-four years of age. 194 - Memoirs Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

JOHN SAMUEL WILLIAM (BILL) HOSFORD

Bill Hosford was born on November 19, 1934, in Boston, Massachusetts, the second of four children to Robert Morgan Hosford and Violet Ruff Hosford. He was a graduate of Claremont School of Theology and was admitted into full membership and ordained an elder in the Southern California /Arizona Conference in 1959 where he served as a campus minister and held two associate minister positions from 1959 until 1963.

Bill married Anne Marie Nordmark on August 10, 1963. That same year Bill transferred to the Rocky Mountain Conference to serve the church at Midvale, Utah, until 1966. To them twins were born, Julie and Jim. Bill enlisted as a Chaplain in the United States Navy in 1966, serving as Chaplain for the hospital at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina and in Vietnam. Bill’s active and reserve military service totaled thirty-two years. From 1970 until 1976, Bill served as pastor of the church at Las Animas, Colorado. It was while at Las Animas that Bill became a volunteer at the Fort Lyons Veterans facility and became its Chaplain in 1976 through 1991 when he took disability leave. Bill also served as pastor of the church at Swink, Colorado from 1981 through 1986. He was granted retired status in 1997.

Always active in the communities in which he served, Bill was a member of Lions International, a Boy Scout leader, a Koshare (dancer) key man, and high school track coach. Bill loved to travel. His trips included international travel to Spain, North Africa and Thailand and to all fifty states. And Bill loved to sing in choirs and musical ensembles.

Bill died on May 27, 2003 at sixty-eight years of age. He lived “in the shelter of the Most High and abides in the shadow of the Almighty to witness of the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” (Ps 91)

ANNE G. LASATER

Anne G. Lasater was born on April 5, 1904 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, into the parsonage family of Richard and Anna Bloedau. She married the Rev. Webster C. Lasater in 1929 in Columbus, Montana and together they shared forty years of marital life prior to Rev. Lasaters’ death on March of 1969.

W.C. Lasater was a clergy member and Conference Superintendent for the Rocky Mountain Conference of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church. At the time of her death, Anne had three children: a daughter, Marie, who preceded her in death, Ruth DeArcy and Roy Lasater, nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, seven step- grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Anne died on October 1, 2003 in Billings, Montana at ninety-nine years of age. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Memoirs - 195

VERNA DOROTHY BROWN PHELPS

Verna Dorothy Brown Phelps was born on April 19, 1918 near Smithland, Iowa, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Brown and Anna Marie Hummel Brown. Educated in Smithland public schools, Verna attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. While there she met Willis Comfort Phelps and they were married on August 13, 1937. In that year Verna and Willis came to Denver, Colorado to begin at The Iliff School of Theology. They served various churches in Colorado and one in Utah, retiring from the church in Delta, Colorado in 1977. In retirement they settled in Montrose, Colorado where Willis died in 1980, having shared forty-three years of marital life together.

Verna received her AA degree from Aims Community College and was a member of the first baccalaureate degree class at Mesa College, Grand Junction, Colorado in 1976. She was employed with Developmental Disabilities as the Coordinator of Child Development Workers and pioneered this program. Verna was a practitioner of touch therapy and other holistic healing techniques.

Verna was a leader in many community, school and church activities and programs. She was a fifty year member of PEO. She was honored with a Life membership in the United Methodist Women and held several local, district and Conference positions. She was a delegate to the World Federation of Methodist Women in Kenya in 1986 and assisted in organizing a developmentally disabled childrens project in that country.

In 1992 Verna married George Cleaver of Montrose, where they lived, enjoying many activities at the Senior Center and in the community. She is survived by husband, George Cleaver, son James D. Phelps, daughter Mary Ann Phelps Bleyle, daughter Barbara Jean Phelps Borom, daughter Carol Lynn Phelps, their spouses and fifteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Verna died on Friday, October 3, 2003 in Montrose, Colorado at eighty-five years of age, having embraced the joy and love of life, having expressed compassion and concern for all persons and having provided much inspiration to her family and wide-circle of friends. 196 - Memoirs Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

VIVIAN RUTH LEHMBERG JENSEN

Vivian Ruth Lehmberg Jensen was born on March 23, 1913 in Wills Point, Texas, the fifth of eight children to Truman and Bessie Dewees. On a visit to Dallas, Texas to see her oldest sister, Vivian met a young ministerial student, Ben F. Lehmberg, at an Epworth League meeting. The courtship ensued and within a year they were married. Ben served congregations for the Methodist Episcopal Church North in Dallas, Woodville, Ft. Worth, LaPorte and Houston. In 1951 Ben and Vivian transferred to the Rocky Mountain Conference and Ben became pastor of First Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

During all this time, Vivian concentrated her efforts as home manager, gracious hostess, active minister’s spouse and loving mother. Parsonage life had a special meaning for her and she devoted great attention to the details of parish and parsonage life, being a true partner-in-ministry with Ben. The Lehmbergs had two sons, David and Phillip, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Ben died suddenly on November 22, 1966 while in the First Church, Springs, Pastorate. Vivian learned a new career outside the home and did well in the ensuing years. Vivian met E. R. Jensen at another church meeting in Denver and they were married at Trinity Church. When “Jen” retired they relocated to Prescott, Arizona and eventually to Peoria, Arizona. Her second husband preceded her in death in 2000.

Vivian died on September 24, 2004 in Peoria, Arizona at ninety years of age. She will be remembered as a gracious and friendly lady for whom family was her central concern.

EDITH ELIZABETH CRITCHETT

Edith Elizabeth Critchett was born on November 23, 1916 in Walthill, Nebraska into the farming family of Friedrich Herman and Anna Schneider Hoppner.

She married The Rev.. Hugh A. Critchett on November 10, 1935 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Together they shared sixty-eight years of marital life prior to her death. The Critchetts have three offspring: Harold Adams Critchett who preceded Edith in death, Elizabeth Lee DeBerry and Herb A. Critchett. The family tree was enlarged by six grandchildren and seven grandchildren.

Edith was by Hughs side as he entered the ordained ministry in 1937 in the Nebraska Conference and served student circuits on the eastern plains. In 1942 Hugh transferred to the Colorado Conference and Edith continued her 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Memoirs - 197 special service and unique ministry at Yuma, Wheat Ridge, Monte Vista, Montclair, Denver, as the Pueblo District Superintendent’s spouse, Westminster, First Church, Pueblo, and Brighton, prior to Hugh’s retirement in 1979.

Edith loved knitting, needlework, gardening, reading and playing the piano. She was active in church and community affairs wherever she was and enjoyed her service in the Annual Conference. She died on November 22, 2003 in Pueblo, Colorado, the day before her eighty-seventh birthday.

W. SPENCER WREN

W. Spencer Wren was born on February 27, 1922 in Minden, Louisiana, to educators Marcus and Ola Spencer Wren. He received degrees from Centenary College, Southern Methodist University and The Iliff School of Theology.

Spencer entered ordained ministry through the Louisiana Conference in 1948 and served pastorates in Shreveport, New Orleans, Monroe, Bunkie, and as Executive Director of Church Community Service. In 1975 Spencer transferred to the Rocky Mountain Conference to become the Executive Director of the Colorado Council of Church, a position he held until 1980. Appointed to attend school and on leave, Spencer returned to the pastorate for eleven years at Steamboat Springs, Colorado in 1981, retiring in 1992.

Spencer married wife Ruth and to them were born daughter, Barbara Wren Joslin, and sons, Michael Reid Wren and W. Spencer Wren, Jr., and five grandchildren.

Spencer was an active leader and advocate in the civil rights movement in Louisiana in the 1960's. While choosing to leave the south at that point in its history, Spencer remained proud of his southern heritage and roots. He loved music, philosophy and working with his hands. Spencer died on December 8, 2003 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at eighty-one years of age. 198 - Memoirs Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

HELEN M. GABEL

Helen M. Gabel was born on February 15, 1910 in Americus, Kansas, to a contracting father, William C. Weimer, and homemaker mother, Martha Weimer. She married The Rev. Leslie Gabel on June 1, 1931 in Denver, Colorado. Rev. Gabel preceded her in death in November 1980. They had shared forty-nine years of marital life together. To the Gabels were born four children: sons, Melvin and Willard and daughters, Eleanor Ranney and Marilyn Dugan. She enjoyed her eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Helen joined Rev. Gabel in his pastorates on the eastern plains, serving with him at Bethune, Idalia, Matheson, Dailey-Rockland and Seibert. In 1945 Rev. Gabel took a position as educator for the Temperence League of Illinois. They returned to Colorado in 1968 in retirement where Helen was active at the Wheat Ridge Church were Leslie was Minister of Visitation.

Helen enjoyed playing the piano for senior care facility worship services, reading and family activities. In later years she had made her home with her daughter in Illinois. She died on December 12, 2003 in Springfield, Illinois at ninety-three years of age.

SARA K. (“KAYE”) FORT

Sara K. Fort was born on July 25,1921 in Joplin, Missouri to the farming family of Oscar and Katie Cox. She married George F. Fort on November 2, 1939 in Joplin, Missouri and together they shared sixty-three years of marital life at the time of her death. To Kaye and George was born one daughter, Phyllis K. Barron, and one grandchild.

Kaye shared as George entered into ordained ministry in the Southwest Missouri Conference in 1946 and served local churches in Colorado, Nebraska and California/Nevada, prior to George’s serving for seventeen years as a United States Army Chaplain. As a Chaplain’s wife, Kaye mixed well with all persons in military life and was always available to serve where needed. Kaye loved to travel, enjoyed meeting new people and loved her family. She died peacefully after a lingering illness on December 18, 2003 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at eighty-three years of age. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Memoirs - 199

WILLIAM GUAZZO, JR.

William Guazzo was born on January 20, 1936 at Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Masters in Food Science in 1962 and from the Suffolk Law School with a Juris Doctorate degree in 1970.

Bill married Peg Newell-Guazzo on April 7, 1990 in Centennial, Colorado. He is survived by Peg, his children: Leigh Ann Penniman and Jennifer Lynne Hart; and two stepsons: Robert Thomas Levi and James Ronald Levi and two grandchildren.

In spite of struggling with chronic illness in the latter years of his life, Bill never complained, but approached his ensuing disability with dignity and a sense of humor. Bill enjoyed cooking, theological studies and contemplative spirituality. He volunteered in several capacities at the St Andrews United Methodist Church, Littleton, Colorado.

Bill died on January 18, 2004 in Centennial, Colorado at sixty-eight years of age.

CHARLOTTE FERN AINSWORTH DIRKS

Charlotte Dirks was born on November 4, 1924 in Hanna, Wyoming to a skilled craftsman father, Charles Ainsworth and a homemaker mother, Judy Ainsworth. She attended The University of Denver were she met Warren Dirks. They were married on December 24, 1944 in Hanna, Wyoming. To Charlotte and Warren were born three children: Charles Douglas Dirks, Deborah Ruth Hanley and Jewel Dawn Dirks, five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.

After receiving academic honors on the completion of bachelors and masters degrees in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, Charlotte worked for Adams County Social Services until her retirement. Throughout her life Charlotte was a strong advocate of social issues, including initiating sex education classes in the 1960's and encouraging her local church to become a Reconciling Congregation.

During the course of her years, Charlotte played the organ, directed church choirs and taught private piano. Her lifelong passion for art produced sculptures, wood carvings, oils, egg temperas, silk screens, pottery, culminated in her later years with a proliferation of brilliant watercolors. 200 - Memoirs Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Charlotte was an early Wyoming pilot, one of the few women to achieve both private and commercial licenses. She loved practicing chandelles, lazy 8's and spins. A favorite pastime in later years was goat packing in to airplane crash sites in Wyoming wilderness areas. In addition, Charlotte loved architecture (designing a blueprint for her own home) and gardening.

With Warren she shared in pastorates in Hanna-Medicine Bow, Cheyenne, Pine Bluffs- Egbert, Lovell-Deaver, Riverton, Boulder and Broomfield as well as serving the Greeley District.

Charlotte battled Bulbars Palsy and died on January 8, 2004 in Pavillion, Wyoming, at seventy-nine years of age, knowing, in the words of Dylan Thomas, “death shall have no dominion.”

HARRIETT HERRON BABBS LITTLE

Harriett Babbs Little was born on June 18, 1914 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Harold Burton Herron and Olive Marguerite Clarke Herron, one of two daughters. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Dennison University in Granville, Ohio in 1937.

Harriett married John Carlton Babbs on June 20, 1927 and shared forty-one years of marital life together prior to his death in 1978. To Carty and Harriett four children were born: John Carlton Babbs, Jr., Christopher Herron Babbs, David Lee Babbs and Mary Babbs Stonington, ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Harriett and Carty shared their ministry in New York, Ohio and Colorado. They served the Park Hill Church, Denver, for twenty-five years. Harriett was active in the church, the civil rights movement, and community organizations. She was a member of the PTA, PEO and the League of Woman Voters. After Rev. Babbs death Harriett began a ten year career as a tour leader to Europe, Scandinavia and Australia.

On June 11, 1986 Harriett married Jess Little and moved to Ft. Meyers, Florida. She resided there until Mr. Little’s death in July, 2003 when she returned to live in Boulder, Colorado at Sunrise Assisted Living. Harriett died on January 11, 2004 at eighty-nine years of age. Through her life time Harriett was sweet, loving, and full of grace. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Memoirs - 201

CLIFFORD FREDERICK POLSON, SR.

Clifford Frederick Polson, Sr. was born on December 15, 1915 in Henry County, Illinois to the farming family of Joseph and Ruth Polson.

Clifford married Oleta on June 12, 1941 at Hooppole. Illinois and they shared sixty-three years of marital life prior to his death. To them were born two children: Clifford Frederick Polson, Jr. and Sernita Elizabeth Polson Eby, four grandchildren and one great- granddaughter.

While serving lay pastor charges in central Illinois, Clifford decided to obtain higher education and enrolled in Eureka College, just fifteen miles from the Washburn Charge. He graduated in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. In 1969 he graduated with a divinity degree from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Clifford was ordained a deacon and admitted on Trail in the Oklahoma Conference in 1967. He was ordained an Elder and admitted into full connection in 1969 also in the Oklahoma Conference. Clifford served parishes in Illinois, Oklahoma and the Rocky Mountain Conference. He served churches in the Rocky Mountain Conference on two occasions: in 1962 Wheatland and returning in 1974 to serve LeRoy and Walden, prior to his retirement in 1977.

As a pastor, Clifford was devoted in pastoral visitations. With Oleta by his side he made one thousand calls in the homes of a parish in one Conference year. He loved Bible study, gardening, crossword puzzles, and vocal and instrumental music, playing the guitar.

Clifford died on January 14, 2004 in Loveland, Colorado at eighty-eight years of age. 202 - Memoirs Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

ALICE ANN YELKEN

Alice Ann Yelken was born on January 27, 1938 in Plainview, Nebraska, to Murt and Zella Marsh. Her father was an accomplished violinist. She married Gene Dennis Yelken on August 14, 1954 in Oakdale, Nebraska. To Gene and Alice was born a son, Chris and two grandchildren.

With Gene, Alice entered into the life of the churches they served in Sterling, Ft. Lupton, Salt Lake City, Denver, Golden and Colorado Springs. In the early years Alice was a camp counselor, youth leader and church school teacher. She was honored on numerous occasions for her work with the United Methodist Women. She served on the Arthritis Foundation Board and for eight years owned and operated a Newcomers Service.

Alice’s gifts and talents were many. She was a soprano soloist. Hundreds of her paintings can be found in churches, homes and offices between Omaha and Salt Lake City. As a writer, Alice published nearly 350 poems in five volumes. Through e-mail she carried on a ministry to two hundred and fifty persons. She was also a professional seamstress and interior decorator.

Alice died on January 29, 2004 in Aurora, Colorado. But in the words of Cicero, “the memory of a well spent life is eternal.”

LESTER R. BELLWOOD

Lester R. Bellwood was born on May 5, 1920 in Merrill, Iowa to a contractor father, Dalton Clive Bellwood and a nurse mother, Maude Edna Steward Bellwood. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, in 1949. He earned Master of Theology and Doctor of Theology degrees in New Testament from the Iliff School of Theology, Denver, Colorado in 1951 and 1953. He completed the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling at Boston University in 1962 and did post-graduate study at The University of Chicago Graduate School and Harvard University.

Lester was ordained a deacon in 1950 and an Elder in 1953 in the Colorado Conference, serving during his student years at Warren and Asbury Churches in Denver. He served for five years as Professor of New Testament at the Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia, and as adjunct faculty at Iliff School of Theology and Conservative Baptist Seminary, Denver, Colorado. In 1962, Lester became Center Director of the Fort Logan Mental Health Center, Denver and served for seventeen years until 1979 when he became co-director of Bellwood Educational Resources until his retirement in 1996 due to illness. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Memoirs - 203

Lester married wife Kathleen on September 4, 1949 and to them was born a son, Thomas Alexander Bellwood. Kathleen and Lester shared fifty-four years of marital life together prior to his death.

Lester was widely sought as a speaker, lecturer and consultant in the field of alcoholism both in the United States and Canada, lecturing widely among Veterans Administrations Hospitals across the country. Lester was a veteran of World War II. He published the work “Alcoholism: The Common Neurosis of our Time.”

An artist, Lester also enjoyed construction, masonry, hiking, golf and writing. Experienced as a kind and considerate person, Lester had a gift for helping and extending compassion to others in need. He died from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on February 24, 2004 in Evergreen, Colorado at eighty-four years of age.

MARYANN DOWNS

Maryann Downs was born on April 21, 1932 in Pueblo, Colorado to skilled craftsman Les Hanbrick and homemaker, Anne Taylor Hanbrick. Maryann graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1954 and from the Iliff School of Theology, Denver, Colorado with a Master’s degree in 1974.

Married to Harmon Downs in 1957, she is survived by daughters Melanie Rosa and Laurie Engle and son, Les Downs and by four grandchildren.

Maryann is considered a trailblazer among United Methodist Women Clergy of her generation. When she was ordained a Deacon in 1973 she was one among ten women clergy. She was ordained an Elder in 1981 in the Rocky Mountain Conference. Her ministry included the Pastoral Counseling Center for New Beginnings, and pastorates at First Church, Pueblo, El Mesias, Pueblo, Mountain View, Boulder, Aspen Community Church and First Church, Golden. While at Aspen she shared with the congregation in the restoration of the facility during the church’s one hundredth anniversary in 1990. She retired in 1995, but continued to be pastorally involved at the Lakewood Church.

Active in the Rocky Mountain Conference, Maryann served as a member of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, Board of Trustees, Board of Pensions, and on the Iliff Alumni Board of Directors. She was active in local politics and civic improvements, serving as mayor of Morrison, Colorado from 1978-1979.

Maryann loved restoring her one-hundred and thirty year old School House home in Morrison, gardening, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Having to overcome obstacles and set-backs in her calling to be a pastor, Maryann was never 204 - Memoirs Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

militant or bitter but reflected on the love and grace of God for all persons. She died on March 9, 2004 in Lakewood, Colorado after a short battle with recurring cancer at seventy-one years of age. In death as in life she possessed gentle grace and unconditional love.

DONALD BOYCE

Donald Boyce was born on December 6, 1953 in Denver, Colorado to Nelson and Joan Boyce. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education in Vocal and Instrumental Music in 1976 and a Masters in Instrumental Music in 1977 from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado.

For five years Don had a career as a public school music teacher in Heppner, Oregon and Pueblo, Colorado, teaching band and orchestra to fourth through twelfth graders. Itwas in Heppner, Oregon that Don received his call to the ministry. Upon returning to Colorado in 1982 he attended The Iliff School of Theology, receiving a Master of Theology degree in 1985. Don was ordained a Deacon in the Rocky Mountain Conference in 1985, serving as student assistant at the Arvada Church, Arvada, Colorado. He was ordained an Elder in the Oregon-Idaho Conference in 1987, serving the churches at Union and North Powder, Heppner and Echo, Troutdale, Hermiston, Oregon and Aberdeen and American Falls, Idaho. In 2001 Don returned to the Rocky Mountain Conference to serve at Springfield, Walsh and Two Buttes, prior to taking incapacity leave in 2003.

Don married Jerrie Holcomb on July 4, 1998 at American Forks, Idaho. By a previous marriage Don had two children, Carley and Paul; three step-sons, Andrew, Matthew and John, and two grandchildren, born after his death.

Enjoying composing, performing and teaching music, Don loved the smell of a new book and was devoted to his faithful dog, Piccolo, who was constantly by his side through his battle with cancer. Don died on March 22, 2004 in Arvada, Colorado at fifty years of age.

ROGER DECKER

Roger Decker was born on July 28, 1951 and came into representative ministry through Christ Church, Fort Collins, Colorado. He was ordained a Deacon in 1979 and an Elder in 1982 in the Rocky Mountain Conference. He graduated from The Iliff School of Theology, Denver, having served a student pastorate at Merino, Colorado.

His subsequent appointments included: to the General Board of Global Ministries, World Division as a Person in Mission; Protestant Staff Chaplain, St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Ventura, California; Chaplain/Procurement Coordinator for the Midwest Organ 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Memoirs - 205

Bank, Kansas City, Missouri; Chaplain for the Northwest Organ Procurement Agency, Seattle, Washington; and Chaplain for Hospice of Seattle, Seattle, Washington. He was given incapacity leave in 2002.

Roger died on March 27, 2004 in Seattle, Washington.

JAMES E. BARNES, SR.

James E. Barnes, Sr., was born in 1933 in New York City, New York. His childhood and youth were spent in Albany Georgia. He attended Clemson University, South Carolina, and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He attended Perkins School of Theology, Dallas, Texas, and Chandler School of Theology, Atlanta, Georgia, from which he received the Bachelor and Masters of Divinity degrees. Jim did graduate work towards a Doctor of Ministry degree at San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, California.

Jim married Mary Hallauer in 1955 in Breckenridge, Texas. They have two children: a son, James E. (Marty) Barnes, and a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Barnes, and three grandchildren.

Jim was ordained a Deacon in 1956 and an Elder in 1958 in the South Georgia Conference. He served churches as a staff member at First Church, Fort Worth, as pastor of churches in Gainesville and Macon, Georgia and as Conference Director of Youth for the Georgia Conference. He transferred to the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference in 1960 to become Minister of Youth at the Park Hill Church in Denver. Over the next thirty-five years Jim served Applewood Valley, Golden; the Littleton Church, and Trinity Church, Denver.

While at the Applewood Church, he led that congregation in the “Our Man for Others” program resulting in the establishment of the Epworth Parish, and designed the event which brough a thousand youth to “Resurrection City.” He served the Trinity congregation for seventeen years with his energy, leadership and preaching, resulting in a true renaissance for this historic downtown congregation. He retired in 1997, but continued active in ministry at St. Andrews Church, Littleton, and in his love and zest for living.

Jim’s many Conference involvements included: Chair of the Board of Pensions, member of the Council on Finance and Administration, Conference Executive Committee, and member of the Board of Trustees of the Iliff School of Theology. He also served as Chair of the Agenda Committee for the Annual Session, Chair of the Loan Committee of the Methodist Ministers Credit Union (of which he was one of two founding members), Chair of the Commission on Equitable Salaries, a member of the Denver Board of Church Extension and a member of the Conference Board of Missions. As Chair of the Board of Pensions, Jim lead the successful Pension Campaign which raised 2.7 million dollars to set aside pension liabilities. 206 - Memoirs Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Recognized nationally, Jim was honored early on as the recipient of the “Harry Denman Award” and later as the Distinguished Evangelist of the United Methodist Church in 1996 and, in that same year, received the Excellence in Ministry Award from the Iliff School of Theology.

Having led twenty tour groups to six continents, Jim never tired of new places and new faces. Jim died on May 4, 2004 in Denver, Colorado, following battles with diabetic complications and congestive heart failure at seventy-one years of age, having completed forty years of leadership and service to his Lord and to the church.

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MEMBERS OF THE FORMER ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN

Birth Licensed Death St. Clair Ross ...... 1815 1898 L. S. Cornell ...... 1842 1912 E. J. Lamb ...... 1832 1915 F. P. Overmyer ...... 1916 George Brandstetter ...... 1917 E. L. Baldwin ...... D. P. Coldron ...... Abraham Hartzel ...... George A. Rekow ...... 1860 1891 1926 Charles S. Steinmetz ...... 1866 1889 1927 E. E. Gale ...... 1929 Mrs. E. H. Adkins ...... 1932 W. H. McCormick ...... 1844 1932 William F. Schuerman ...... 1859 1885 1932 Allen Rhen ...... 1934 Louis G. Weide ...... 1885 1910 1934 John Sands ...... 1867 1911 1935 William M. Force ...... 1858 1887 1937 John H. Campbell ...... 1938 I. F. Harmon ...... 1940 J. W. Cleaver ...... 1941 I. E. Caldwell ...... 1942 Frank A. Crain ...... 1882 1915 1944 Charles D. Nash ...... 1871 1925 1945 Herman Wegner ...... 1859 1883 1945 H. Ninneman ...... 1865 1889 1946 L. R. Rouselow ...... 1946 E. A. Jackson ...... 1882 1914 1948 H. A. Hagemeier ...... 1887 1910 1950 I. E. Hartman ...... 1867 1900 1951 S. M. Miller ...... A. J. Springston ...... 1866 1895 1951 George Cheever ...... 1952 William R. VanDevender ...... 1905 1927 1953 S. V. Iverson ...... 1883 1956 W. C. Johnson ...... 1866 1900 1956 T. A. Reiser ...... 1873 1904 1956 I. A. Young ...... 1861 1886 1956 John W. P. Leathem ...... 1902 1951 1957 Maurice T. Nichols ...... 1872 1957 A. F. Rice ...... 1884 1912 1958 A. E. Butler ...... 1881 1910 1960 208 - Honored Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Birth Licensed Death

C. F. Wenger ...... 1884 1921 1961 Otto S. Barnhart ...... 1886 1921 1962 S. Beese ...... 1877 1907 1962 O. N. Felberg ...... 1893 1928 1962 I. W. Gray ...... 1890 1915 1962 James E. Haught ...... 1962 C. Laffoon ...... 1887 1922 1963 Donald Duvall ...... 1933 1957 1964 Elgin Boegler ...... 1906 1933 1965 Dr. E. J. Knopf ...... 1965 A. D. Smith ...... 1965 Raymond L. Cortner ...... 1897 1913 1966 D. I. Hammond ...... 1893 1913 1966 Victor E. Walter ...... 1899 1919 1966 Oscar L. Grauberger ...... 1906 1931 1968 W. C. Lasater ...... 1898 1917 1969

MEMBERS OF THE FORMER ROCKY MOUNTAIN METHODIST ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Birth Death Date Place Date Place Geo. S. Phillips ...... 12/14/1818 PA 03/30/1865 OH Henry C. Waltz ...... 06/05/1843 IN 05/11/1877 IL Robert W. Manly ...... 08/05/1830 OH 07/15/1883 IL John Wilson ...... 05/06/1843 Canada 03/05/1885 CO J. M. Klaiber ...... 08/13/1831 Germany 10/14/1885 CO John Stocks ...... 02/05/1829 England 09/19/1886 CO F. C. Millington ...... 03/18/1841 NY 12/27/1887 CO Benito Garcia ...... 03/21/1846 NM 02/10/1888 CO Christian C. Zebold ...... 01/06/1856 OH 05/09/1888 NM E. H. Kriege ...... 12/15/1827 Germany 02/04/1889 CO Christoval Salazar ...... 11/03/1845 NM 01/07/1890 NM Edwin E. Allison ...... 03/03/1857 IN 11/09/1892 CO William Plested ...... 12/06/1842 Canada 07/01/1893 CO Henry C. King ...... 07/20/1848 NC 06/29/1895 CO Edgar White ...... 09/15/1861 England 07/09/1895 CO John W. Linn ...... 08/13/1855 Canada 09/02/1896 CO Genj. F. Todd ...... 10/13/1833 NJ 10/05/1896 CO Joel F. Smith ...... 11/04/1863 IL 10/06/1896 CO Milton F. Sapp ...... 11/12/1845 England 08/15/1897 MO Charles H. Koyl ...... 03/15/1855 PA 04/17/1898 CO Samuel A. Winsor ...... 10/23/1856 OH 10/07/1898 CO Daniel B. Vosseller ...... 07/06/1834 RI 03/17/1899 CO Geo. B. F. Heune ...... 04/02/1870 IL 11/09/1900 CO John L. Dyer ...... 03/16/1812 OH 06/10/1901 CO Daniel W. Burt ...... 06/06/1851 OH 07/27/1902 TX William N. Simpson ...... 08/01/1866 IL 09/12/1902 CO Isaac H. Beardsley ...... 10/01/1831 NY 12/03/1902 CA 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Honored - 209

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C. W. Cunningham ...... 11/07/1873 OH 03/19/1904 IL Stewart C. Wright ...... 12/24/1851 Canada 10/14/1904 OH Gillette C. Hillman ...... 08/20/1869 MI 10/03/1905 CO Albert B. Glocker ...... 01/24/1844 IN 07/23/1906 CO John C. Gullette ...... 01/07/1847 IN 07/27/1906 CO John Whisler ...... 12/27/1835 OH 08/09/1906 CO John Alderson ...... 02/02/1851 IA 08/19/1906 AZ Kenneth Money ...... 04/10/1870 IA 02/10/1907 IL Wilbur L. Decker ...... 07/15/1875 MI 03/24/1907 CO Charles W. Brewer ...... 04/08/1835 PA 04/17/1907 CO Frederick Hausser ...... 02/08/1839 Germany 09/04/1907 CO Oscar L. Fisher ...... 08/12/1844 IL 10/19/1907 CO Arthur E. Spancer ...... 05/05/1871 NE 12/18/1907 WY Herbert Sheldon ...... 04/22/1855 England 11/07/1908 England William John ...... 03/05/1847 England 04/06/1910 CO Linville J. Hall ...... 07/06/1822 MA 09/23/1910 MA Henry J. Grace ...... 11/29/1854 OH 09/30/1911 CO Grant G. Giller ...... 04/16/1882 OH 12/04/1911 CO Horace E. Warner ...... 03/01/1855 NY 12/15/1911 CO E. F. A. Bittner ...... 01/01/1851 PA 05/24/1912 OR Orlando S. Gard ...... 04/07/1867 IL 09/09/1912 CA James A. Johnson ...... 01/10/1860 IN 04/08/1913 CA John H. Merritt ...... 10/03/1836 VT 06/28/1913 CO Cary G. Coulter ...... 06/30/1868 OH 09/14/1913 CA Herschel D. Seckner ...... 09/06/1852 NY 09/25/1913 CO George F. Brock ...... 04/15/1862 MO 02/28/1914 CO Rezin M. Barns ...... 08/29/1830 OH 06/21/1914 CO Erastus G. Harbert ...... 02/28/1855 WV 07/13/1914 CA Merrick A. Head ...... 03/08/1845 OH 02/25/1915 CO Eugene H. Smith ...... 09/18/1868 IA 06/22/1915 CO Howard Goldie ...... 10/25/1875 Canada 07/11/1915 CO Arthur T. Henry ...... 01/13/1867 MO 07/30/1915 CO Charles B. Allen ...... 09/27/1857 IN 11/03/1915 CO Joseph Justin Hicks ...... 10/22/1870 MN 01/16/1916 WY Robert Titmarsh ...... England 03/22/1916 CO S. Edwin Grant ...... 04/18/1865 MD 05/13/1916 CO Robert L. Nuckolls ...... 06/19/1865 KY 08/21/1916 CO Hosea L. Beardsley ...... 06/11/1838 NY 10/25/1916 CO Frank W. Imboden ...... 12/25/1857 IL 12/25/1916 CO Thomas C. Iliff ...... 10/06/1845 OH 02/22/1918 CO Louis J. Hole ...... 09/15/1866 OH 04/15/1918 CO George O. Hopkins ...... 02/17/1884 MO 08/03/1918 WY James F. Coffman ...... 01/26/1842 IL 09/16/1918 CO James McDonald ...... 08/13/1878 Scotland 11/14/1918 CO Clarence M. Fish ...... 03/08/1885 MO 12/02/1918 MO William B. Read ...... 12/22/1872 IA 12/15/1918 CA John W. Rose ...... 02/19/1872 IL 12/21/1918 KS Henry M. Mayo ...... 12/10/1857 IL 02/01/1919 CO Alvan T. Munger ...... 07/30/1846 KS 02/03/1919 CO Frost Cratt ...... 07/12/1846 IN 03/03/1919 CO 210 - Honored Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

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John K. Hicks ...... 10/30/1851 IL 03/19/1919 CO John M. Dickey ...... 06/14/1873 MD 07/09/1919 CO Bethuel T. Vincent ...... 08/09/1834 AL 07/30/1920 CO Naaman Bascom ...... 11/10/1844 IN 03/15/1921 IL Ammi B. Hyde ...... 03/13/1826 NY 03/23/1921 CO Albert Hurston ...... England 05/13/1921 CO Sylvanus B. Warner ...... 08/04/1850 NY 07/24/1921 CA Geo. H. Adams ...... 12/09/1836 01/17/1922 AZ Robert H. Rhodes ...... 10/16/1830 IN 04/15/1922 CO Lynderman Wright ...... 12/09/1841 PA 07/11/1922 CA James A. Large ...... 10/17/1867 IL 09/04/1922 CO Edward Gruen ...... 09/15/1866 Germany 09/18/1922 CO Samuel W. Albone ...... 02/12/1849 England 05/07/1923 CO Gustavus A. Cage ...... 10/18/1857 TN 09/15/1923 CO William H. Greene ...... 11/02/1845 OH 12/00/1923 LA M. D. Hornbeck ...... 02/28/1849 OH 12/30/1923 CO John Oliver ...... 10/09/1854 England 05/30/1924 IL McK. DeMotte ...... 05/22/1843 IL 06/01/1924 CO Henry A. Buchtel ...... 09/03/1847 OH 10/22/1924 CO S. H. Kirkbride ...... 08/05/1859 NY 04/08/1925 IL Charles W. Shaw ...... 12/11/1836 OH 11/01/1925 CO Reuben N. Smith ...... 01/28/1866 NC 12/03/1925 CO Nathan H. Lee ...... 07/08/1854 IN 02/20/1926 CO Ozra M. Bowman ...... 04/17/1856 IA 08/05/1926 PA Geo. S. Parker ...... 04/13/1857 Canada 09/01/1926 NC David D. Forsyth ...... 03/05/1864 WI 11/08/1926 IL Robert R. Sanderson ...... 07/28/1847 England 01/11/1927 CO John F. White ...... 12/19/1861 England 04/09/1927 CO Jacob R. Rader ...... 06/17/1856 OH 06/13/1927 CO John H. Gillespie ...... 11/03/1843 IL 11/11/1927 WY Geo. P. Avery ...... 12/25/1852 NY 01/31/1928 CA Cyrus A. Brooks ...... 01/29/1842 OH 03/27/1928 CO O. K. Maynard ...... 03/23/1861 IA 05/18/1928 FL Arthur W. Rice ...... 01/23/1864 NY 07/14/1928 CO Albert J. Behner ...... 09/04/1888 IL 09/23/1928 CO Angus M. Maclean ...... Scotland 01/00/1929 CO C. H. W. Lauenstein ...... 12/29/1848 Germany 07/31/1929 CO Theodore B. Tyre ...... 06/07/1869 PA 08/18/1929 CO S. A. Webber ...... 07/03/1863 OH 09/16/1930 CO R. S. Rutledge ...... 07/31/1854 TN 05/14/1931 CO J. W. Huston ...... 03/05/1863 IN 08/23/1931 CA W. E. Collett ...... 09/23/1866 OH 10/13/1931 CO John A. Smith ...... 01/25/1881 England 10/31/1931 CO Joseph G. Bonnell ...... 01/10/1843 OH 12/12/1931 TX C. L. Martin ...... 10/13/1872 IN 04/03/1932 AZ H. F. Knight ...... 03/19/1850 WI 04/06/1932 ID R. E. Bird ...... 03/10/1863 Canada 05/30/1932 CO John Collins ...... 05/21/1848 England 09/13/1932 CO Dean A. C. Peck ...... 11/14/1858 OH 11/07/1932 CO W. D. Phifer ...... 04/18/1856 PA 01/15/1933 CO William T. Miller ...... 05/15/1859 Canada 10/10/1933 OR 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Honored - 211

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Edward S. Burr ...... 01/06/1865 IL 02/01/1934 CO Adelbert M. Crippen ...... MI 02/25/1934 CO Waler D. Cole ...... 11/15/1864 WI 04/09/1934 CO Claudius B. Spencer ...... 10/20/1856 MI 07/14/1934 MO Samuel Knupp ...... 05/14/1847 PA 07/24/1934 MO Jay Kirkendall ...... 03/01/1866 IA 12/22/1934 CO William T. Gatley ...... 09/13/1868 England 05/05/1935 CO Thomas M. Harwood ...... 01/26/1864 DE 07/06/1935 CO John A. Davis ...... 11/13/1856 IA 08/18/1935 CA Chas. W. Huett ...... 02/05/1864 IL 08/26/1935 CA Verne P. Mitchell ...... 01/16/1891 IL 09/24/1935 CO Edward R. Houck ...... 03/27/1858 IL 10/31/1935 CO Gratton U. Balsley ...... 09/28/1867 MA 12/08/1935 WV Wilbur F. Steele ...... 05/17/1851 WI 12/24/1935 CO Wm. E. Bennett ...... 06/22/1872 IL 03/10/1937 CO Charles B. Steele ...... 12/12/1857 MA 03/28/1937 MI Jno. M. Bennington ...... 07/06/1859 IL 04/20/1937 TX David S. Jones ...... 05/28/1866 08/27/1937 IN Thomas P. Cook ...... 05/18/1848 11/04/1937 CA Fred S. Harding ...... 11/04/1937 CO Earl C. Wright ...... 04/15/1888 11/11/1937 CO Charles E. Harris ...... 01/26/1870 03/09/1938 WA Josiah Martin ...... 11/06/1854 04/21/1938 CO Arthur W. Coffman ...... 10/22/1852 IL 05/02/1938 CO Del Monte Scott ...... MO 02/04/1939 CA Frank D. Slutz ...... OH 02/24/1939 OH David T. Slipher ...... 12/06/1874 IN 06/21/1939 CO Elbridge M. Gordon ...... 03/13/1891 MI 12/01/1939 CO George H. Stuntz ...... 10/23/1855 PA 12/11/1939 CO Forest H. Rose ...... 10/15/1876 IN 12/25/1939 CO Henry A. Toland ...... TX 05/16/1940 WY Thomas J. Hamilton ...... 1940 Charles L. Mead ...... 1940 Alvin R. Dickson ...... 07/04/1884 IL 06/29/1940 George F. Klein ...... 05/01/1880 IN 07/28/1940 CO Charles B. Wilcox ...... 11/24/1851 WI 1940 CO John R. Wood ...... NY 12/13/1940 CA Emanuel L. Chiesa ...... 11/08/1891 Italy 01/17/1941 CO David Shaw Duncan ...... 10/14/1876 Scotland 03/07/1941 CO George C. Cobb ...... 07/03/1866 MI 08/30/1941 WY Charles W. Hancher ...... 09/08/1941 ID David A. Gregg ...... 05/22/1873 TX 02/27/1942 WY Frank R. Hollenback ...... 02/16/1871 IL 04/07/1942 CO Francis E. Hathaway ...... 10/29/1903 KS 07/09/1942 WY A. S. Crowder ...... 03/08/1869 NC 09/12/1942 OR Archie M. Carpenter ...... 12/13/1942 CO Wilbur P. Wood ...... 02/15/1910 MN 01/01/1943 WY George A. Spence ...... 05/09/1862 OH 01/14/1943 CO Francis L. Geyer ...... 09/27/1875 KS 03/01/1943 CO John H. Adams ...... 03/17/1943 James F. Harris ...... TN 04/18/1943 CA 212 - Honored Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Birth Death

W. L. Wade ...... 07/24/1876 CO 06/16/1943 WY Adolph Roedel ...... 08/04/1943 CO William Brown ...... England 10/20/1943 CO M. P. Dixon ...... 04/09/1944 KS Floyd W. Casselman ...... 02/21/1895 KS 1945 CO Arthur F. Ragatz ...... 03/02/1875 WI 02/02/1945 CO W. H. Stevens ...... 06/15/1858 Canada 02/24/1945 Canada Seneca B. Garcia ...... NM 04/12/1945 CO John H. Ketchum ...... 06/26/1875 KS 05/10/1945 CO Lt. Wm. H. Carlson ...... 10/26/1918 NY 06/05/1945 Okinawa Herbert C. Marston ...... 02/13/1884 MA 08/21/1945 AZ Hubert Webster ...... 05/30/1872 IN 08/24/1945 WY Harry T. Morris ...... 02/04/1946 CO August L. Chase ...... 07/25/1860 NY 02/15/1946 CA Henry F. Martens ...... Germany 05/06/1946 CO Stanley A. Curtis ...... 04/08/1890 WV 05/21/1946 IL Albert L. T. Ewert ...... 07/06/1946 CA Oliver E. Barker ...... 09/28/1872 PA 11/26/1946 NM C. W. Hardon ...... 12/12/1946 TX John H. Boner ...... 03/11/1947 CO John J. Lace ...... 05/17/1861 Isle of Man 04/12/1947 CO Chas. W. Simmons ...... 12/08/1857 IA 1947 CO Frederick J. Cox ...... 07/27/1891 MI 05/24/1947 CO Wm. Hints ...... 08/01/1880 England 06/05/1947 WY R. R. Adams ...... 09/17/1871 PA 07/28/1947 CO Charles E. Hardesty ...... 08/22/1894 IA 02/01/1948 WY Wm. E. Blackstock ...... Canada 1948 UT G. W. Ellis ...... 12/01/1885 MO 04/00/1948 CO H. F. Ahrens ...... 12/22/1874 KS 09/20/1948 CO Jesse A. Dean ...... 01/27/1868 WI 11/30/1948 IL B. F. Ross ...... 07/03/1868 MI 12/16/1948 CA Lewis Weary ...... IL 04/28/1949 WY Hermann C. Elfeldt ...... 04/15/1862 IA 07/19/1949 CO James V. Watson ...... IN 09/11/1949 CO William S. Grimm ...... 05/08/1869 England 09/29/1949 OR Maurice T. Habgood ...... Sweden 12/28/1949 CO W. T. Dunn ...... 1949 CA Alfred J. Waller ...... 02/14/1870 India 01/13/1950 CO Pearle D. Griffin ...... 06/06/1879 IA 01/22/1950 CO Fred E. Edwards ...... 05/29/1878 Sweden 05/16/1950 CO Paul M. Spencer ...... 11/09/1871 06/19/1950 NY Arthur Morrison ...... 10/05/1870 08/04/1950 IL Charles M. Wentworth ...... 08/11/1875 PA 09/18/1950 CA Ira A. Morton ...... 11/21/1876 09/30/1950 CO Alexander C. Bryans ...... 06/01/1874 Ireland 10/24/1950 CO George M. Henderson ...... 01/20/1870 KS 11/16/1950 NM Harvey M. Templin ...... 01/26/1868 IA 12/18/1950 WY Thomas J. Tramel ...... 10/20/1880 KY 1951 CO M. Allen Keith ...... 01/06/1885 IN 03/08/1951 CO Orrin W. Auman ...... 01/02/1873 IL 03/29/1951 IL John T. Miller ...... NC 01/07/1952 FL 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Honored - 213

Birth Death

Newton R. Stone ...... 01/16/1952 CO Edward R. Bartlett ...... IA 04/15/1952 CO F. T. Krueger ...... 02/05/1869 06/30/1952 NY L. B. Longacre ...... 01/26/1870 PA 09/16/1952 NY David E. Kendall ...... 05/08/1868 KS 12/26/1952 IA Roy W. Drummond ...... 04/04/1881 OH 01/12/1953 CO Charles M. Cooper ...... 07/06/1858 KY 02/22/1953 CO Edwin F. Brace ...... 11/14/1874 UT 03/04/1953 CO Wm. D. Waller ...... 08/10/1868 India 06/23/1953 CO Wm. E. Tinney ...... 04/28/1871 MO 06/27/1953 CO Clyde H. Inman ...... 07/23/1871 PA 08/08/1953 CO Wm. T. Scott ...... 02/25/1866 IL 10/28/1953 CO John S. Brownell ...... 02/17/1954 Arthur W. Hall ...... 09/18/1880 OH 06/02/1954 CO Cecil P. Simpson ...... 03/09/1896 MO 06/15/1954 CO Homer E. Shepherd ...... 12/09/1866 OH 01/07/1955 CA Charles O. Thibodeau ...... 01/01/1883 ME 04/17/1955 CO Fred L. Collum ...... 12/16/1907 AR 05/27/1955 TX William Pepper ...... NY 06/29/1955 CO Robert E. Scarffe ...... 12/23/1884 England 07/10/1955 UT Ira O. Tweedy ...... 02/22/1884 IA 10/28/1955 CO George E. Hutt ...... 12/08/1875 OH 10/29/1955 ID David M. Young ...... 08/04/1887 England 01/29/1956 WY E. N. Edgerton ...... 01/05/1868 OH 02/07/1956 CO George E. Kitchen ...... 07/01/1867 IL 04/01/1956 CO Henry Dawson Wright ...... 01/08/1898 TX 05/21/1957 TX Everett A. Sabin ...... 04/01/1897 IA 06/08/1957 UT Charles H. Duvall ...... 06/02/1894 MD 07/09/1957 CO Walter L. French ...... 07/24/1871 IL 11/16/1957 CA J. T. Bainbridge ...... 07/29/1873 England 01/16/1958 CO Charles W. Roberts Jr...... 05/30/1915 NY 08/08/1958 WY Harvey C. Kephart ...... 01/06/1882 WI 10/08/1958 AZ John Harmon Stewart ...... 06/01/1880 IA 10/25/1958 CO John Eldridge ...... 02/26/1871 England 11/25/1958 CO Alexander R. Henry ...... 03/17/1898 NY 02/25/1959 TX John Ray Blevins ...... 10/22/1893 AR 03/02/1959 UT John R. Edwards ...... 08/20/1878 03/15/1959 Frederick Sager ...... 01/15/1878 CO 11/07/1959 CO John Brand ...... 12/26/1959 CA A. B. Horton ...... 08/22/1869 IA 01/22/1960 CA Rufus E. Webster ...... 08/12/1884 KS 05/28/1960 CO J. B. Payton ...... 07/10/1875 IN 06/11/1960 CO Henry M. Merkel ...... 02/14/1889 IL 06/15/1960 CO H. C. Alley ...... 06/14/1887 IN 07/09/1960 CO Charles S. Mundell ...... 04/01/1876 IN 08/17/1960 CO Herbert R. Morris ...... 07/09/1870 PA 10/10/1960 CO Ezra Bauman ...... 01/06/1880 OH 02/05/1961 CO George D. Hancock ...... 01/01/1893 MO 03/17/1961 CO Edward H. Maddox ...... 04/24/1893 TX 04/01/1961 NM Henry M. Pingree ...... 10/01/1874 OH 10/01/1961 CO Walter C. Loague ...... 01/27/1894 MD 01/14/1962 CO 214 - Honored Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Birth Death

Walter C. Wampler ...... 08/21/1892 VA 03/03/1962 WY Robert T. Hawes ...... 02/13/1935 NE 06/18/1962 AZ Laurence W. Coffman ...... 09/06/1885 CO 07/04/1962 CO Charles O. Beckman ...... 04/22/1873 IN 08/20/1962 CO Howard A. Rice ...... 01/07/1907 SD 11/07/1962 NV Frank R. Bradley ...... 10/01/1905 NY 02/02/1963 CO Gabriel S. Upton ...... 04/10/1884 KY 02/11/1963 CO Burnard B. Byus ...... 10/04/1889 TX 05/02/1963 NM James Fletcher ...... 10/25/1881 England 05/22/1963 CO James T. Coulter ...... 12/09/1874 OH 09/30/1963 CA Henry L. Weiss ...... 01/08/1895 OH 02/24/1964 CO Leon H. Sweetland ...... 03/25/1880 IA 05/03/1964 CO Ezra M. Cox ...... 11/14/1883 IN 05/10/1964 CA Charles H. Hatfield ...... 05/08/1872 AR 05/18/1964 NM Guy N. Twyman ...... 08/03/1918 AL 07/13/1964 CO William E. Bell ...... 07/29/1879 OH 11/28/1964 CO Ross L. Large ...... 02/28/1882 IL 12/29/1964 MO Walter E. Sikes ...... IA 01/27/1965 CO Zeke A. Jumper ...... MS 02/04/1965 MS J. Wilson Branstetter ...... 09/09/1914 MO 02/19/1965 CO Burke R. Lawton ...... 11/10/1880 WI 04/04/1965 CO Clarence W. Smith ...... 01/26/1886 IN 05/21/1965 CO Murray B. Beattie ...... 11/03/1886 NE 06/13/1965 CO Arthur W. Gibbons ...... 05/26/1874 07/20/1965 Thomas H. Evans ...... 09/09/1878 England 09/03/1965 CO Paul A. Shields ...... 09/25/1892 IL 10/14/1965 CO E. L. Butler ...... 11/29/1866 11/17/1965 OK O. C. King ...... 01/26/1881 03/11/1966 CO William C. Wasser ...... 02/18/1867 IA 05/30/1966 CO Armin W. Lenz ...... 06/05/1891 08/29/1966 CO Ben F. Lehmberg ...... 12/05/1909 TX 11/10/1966 CO Samuel L. Maxwell ...... 10/04/1888 PA 12/28/1966 PA Phillip Snider ...... 02/11/1887 MO 03/13/1967 CO Arthur L. Powell ...... 08/11/1967 Louis E. Cox ...... 06/24/1928 MS 10/26/1967 CO A. R. Dennis ...... 11/26/1967 TN Roy O. Hills ...... 04/02/1888 02/21/1968 CO John Winterbourne ...... 07/25/1870 KS 03/27/1968 CA Archibald E. Plummer ...... 07/07/1880 England 04/06/1968 CO 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Honored - 215

MEMBERS OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Birth Death

Norman L. Jensen ...... 12/04/1894 05/30/1968 CO Emmons Ringle ...... 08/22/1894 OH 09/16/1968 OR Samuel W. Marble ...... 03/28/1887 NE 10/29/1968 FL Geo. M. Burnworth ...... 07/04/1907 PA 12/03/1968 CO Guy E. Konkel ...... 09/09/1879 KS 01/06/1969 CO Lowell B. Swan ...... 07/07/1910 IL 01/18/1969 CA E. I. Selden ...... 12/05/1884 IA 05/25/1969 CO John M. Flynn ...... 03/30/1880 IA 01/21/1970 CO Harold H. Maxwell ...... 04/07/1899 IA 01/30/1970 CO W. C. Cornelison ...... 04/20/1902 MO 03/31/1970 CO Milfred E. Douglas ...... 03/12/1901 NY 11/06/1970 NE William L. Young ...... 11/09/1900 IA 04/14/1971 WI Gunnar B. Bruvold ...... 04/25/1898 Norway 05/17/1971 CO L. G. Dawson ...... 06/18/1889 WI 06/26/1971 CO Benjamin Barthel ...... 02/19/1873 Canada 09/19/1971 CO Walter G. Schaefer ...... 04/04/1882 IN 09/23/1971 CO Lester P. Fagan ...... 07/30/1885 10/16/1971 F. Eugene Matthews ...... 02/20/1924 PA 11/27/1971 CO Louis H. Kaub ...... 04/11/1891 KS 01/11/1972 WA John Jordan ...... 03/07/1972 CO Reuben Staniforth ...... England 05/12/1972 CO L. C. Dryden ...... 12/07/1882 MO 08/04/1972 CO William S. Barker ...... 06/12/1910 11/01/1972 CO Robert L. Henry ...... 12/29/1886 01/31/1973 CO Howard L. Elston ...... 08/26/1884 IL 03/22/1973 CO Louis A. Haruf ...... 06/11/1905 12/22/1973 CO Cecil Charles Allen ...... 10/14/1901 05/06/1974 CO Rowland Hill ...... 08/25/1885 CO 06/26/1974 CO Monford L. Jackson ...... 02/17/1903 07/22/1974 CO George E. Pennell ...... 09/06/1884 IL 04/03/1975 IA Douglas N. Bale ...... 04/02/1934 CA 05/23/1975 CO Benjamin Eitelgeorge ...... 09/27/1888 IN 05/23/1975 CO R. Jay Wilson ...... 06/02/1905 06/19/1975 CO Frank A. Argelander ...... 04/29/1890 NY 08/23/1975 OH Warren S. Bainbridge ...... 12/05/1901 AR 09/01/1975 CA Harold McKinley Gilmore ..... 04/05/1896 WI 09/03/1975 CO William W. Speer ...... 12/03/1887 IN 11/30/1975 CO Leroy J. N. Boyd ...... 10/16/1899 IA 03/08/1976 CO Gordon L. Alderman ...... 04/29/1910 IA 04/02/1976 CO Glen F. McCracken ...... 04/15/1897 07/26/1976 Otto H. Houser ...... 04/10/1884 10/02/1976 CO Theodore A. Marks ...... 05/22/1883 NE 12/19/1976 CO James R. Jones ...... 09/01/1886 KS 01/05/1977 IL Homer E. Root ...... 06/28/1896 05/01/1977 Jay LeRoy Chestnutt ...... 08/04/1890 PA 06/14/1977 CA Robert H. Powell ...... 01/22/1899 MS 08/25/1977 NE Autho Presley Gaines ...... 05/06/1889 11/24/1977 CO 216 - Honored Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Birth Death

Frederick Napier ...... 02/11/1898 MO 01/19/1978 CO Everett I. Webber ...... 02/05/1906 IN 01/26/1978 MO Charles G. Blooah ...... Liberia 01/30/1978 CO Homer Clinton Crisman ...... 07/15/1893 NE 02/21/1978 MT J. Carlton Babbs ...... 07/22/1911 OH 03/13/1978 CO Albert C. Hoover ...... 07/15/1888 NE 04/24/1978 CA Clifton Ray Pond ...... 01/08/1896 IN 05/28/1978 OR Paul E. Spear ...... 12/01/1907 IA 06/29/1978 CA William A. Bowden ...... 04/15/1896 CO 10/03/1978 CO Lynn Maynard Sparks ...... 01/07/1935 PA 10/17/1978 CO Glen R. Barber ...... 09/27/1920 MI 11/22/1978 CO Howard M. Kildow ...... 09/10/1897 OH 12/20/1978 CA Roy O. Gaither ...... 07/06/1890 NE 03/12/1979 NM James Clyde Keegan ...... 05/09/1885 NE 03/13/1979 OH Carl V. Graham ...... 04/10/1893 PA 03/27/1979 CO Ernest I. Blevins ...... 10/04/1896 MI 04/26/1979 SC Franklin A. McDaniel ...... 10/01/1901 IN 07/17/1979 CO Donald B. App ...... 02/13/1916 PA 07/19/1979 OH Leslie B. Logan ...... 09/19/1887 IA 08/17/1979 CO Marvin H. Adams ...... 09/15/1915 TN 11/05/1979 CO Grant Marion Hixon ...... 05/29/1916 MI 04/21/1980 CO Erwin Raymond Simmons ..... 01/29/1893 KS 06/01/1980 AZ Herbert H. Donnenworth ...... 02/06/1892 MI 07/17/1980 CO Leslie E. Gabel ...... 02/13/1902 NE 11/21/1980 CO Willis C. Phelps ...... 12/25/1908 IA 12/07/1980 CO Roy H. McVicker ...... 11/11/1888 SD 01/08/1981 CO F. Lamar Cribbs, Jr...... 12/21/1921 PA 03/09/1981 CO Edward White ...... 12/16/1884 England 03/30/1981 WY Thomas Bruce McDivitt ...... 03/30/1900 IL 06/14/1981 CO Rufus Caldwell Baker ...... 11/14/1887 KY 08/27/1981 CO E. Roy Fort ...... 07/25/1901 TX 10/26/1981 CO Anson M. DuBois ...... 05/09/1896 NY 11/10/1981 Harold H. Teague ...... 12/25/1925 01/12/1982 UT John Hubert Wubben ...... 04/13/1899 CO 03/02/1982 CO John Wesley Millsap ...... 07/30/1893 KS 04/20/1982 CO Harley W. Farnham ...... 03/01/1903 CA 05/07/1982 CO Richard O. Gilpin ...... 12/08/1888 KY 05/29/1982 KS Kimihiko Ushida ...... 02/13/1947 Japan 08/13/1982 CO Walter E. Aman ...... 11/05/1907 NE 08/16/1982 OR Fred C. Clark ...... 07/07/1905 KS 11/11/1982 WA Eldon M. Shoemaker ...... 07/19/1914 IA 11/14/1982 CO Walter G. Williams ...... 06/26/1903 England 10/27/1983 CO Otto Clinton Domer ...... 04/06/1883 IA 12/30/1983 CO Thomas J. Franks ...... 05/20/1904 KS 05/05/1984 OR William R. Burnett ...... 01/09/1893 TX 05/09/1984 CO Hector Franco ...... 11/25/1903 Mexico 07/28/1984 CO Audrey Thomas Hurley ...... 10/19/1911 TN 09/02/1984 TN R. Alfred Carlyon ...... 04/24/1904 England 11/29/1984 CO Francis M. Bayles, Jr...... 01/07/1985 CO Russell S. Jones ...... 01/30/1918 03/25/1985 CO Robert N. Johnstone ...... 04/12/1985 MT 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Honored - 217

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Charles T. Hawes ...... 07/05/1903 MO 07/15/1985 CO Edward J. Ness ...... 11/23/1904 09/30/1985 CO Owen A. Gayley ...... 11/26/1886 12/04/1985 CO Solon Earl Anspaugh ...... 06/11/1890 KS 12/10/1985 WY H. Preston Childress ...... 06/24/1909 NE 02/06/1986 CO Edwin Paul Gamber ...... 08/02/1903 IL 02/23/1986 CO John H. Jackson, Jr...... 09/24/1918 TX 03/02/1986 CO Edgar Henry Hoffman ...... 03/15/1899 SD 06/07/1986 CO Claude Raymond Kinsley ...... 06/10/1905 CO 06/25/1986 CO Alton Ellegood Lowe ...... 09/02/1902 DE 10/28/1986 OH Charles G. Bartsch ...... 09/02/1901 KS 02/26/1987 NE Kenneth H. Sausaman ...... 05/20/1903 MI 03/06/1987 CO Glen W. Bruner ...... 08/22/1897 NE 03/26/1987 CO Raymond R. Kreps ...... 09/01/1902 MI 04/23/1987 WY Lester Willie Edgett ...... 11/08/1908 KS 08/21/1987 OR Hershal Ray Bauer ...... 03/27/1908 OH 10/17/1987 CO William Wright ...... 06/01/1910 ME 11/18/1987 CO Benjamin T. Williams ...... 07/01/1896 CO 01/22/1988 NM Lawrence H. Robertson ...... 06/17/1915 ID 03/18/1988 CO Harry E. Edinger ...... 07/12/1913 OH 06/28/1988 CO Benjamin F. Vondracek ...... 01/13/1923 PA 06/30/1988 IL Henry H. Baker ...... 05/12/1909 IL 08/31/1988 CO Lloyd C. Kellams ...... 03/21/1906 KS 10/22/1988 CO John Spargo ...... 10/14/1892 NV 10/22/1988 CO John P. Brooks ...... 11/07/1905 TN 04/22/1989 CO Bliss Edward Lepper ...... 12/29/1989 CO Thomas Sepulveda, Sr...... 09/22/1911 Mexico 01/22/1990 CO Claire C. Hoyt ...... 02/02/1906 IA 02/14/1990 CO Ben H. Christner ...... 06/04/1901 NE 03/25/1990 CO Harley Albert Henderson ...... 04/30/1905 IL 03/25/1990 WY Lois Jean Shugart ...... 06/23/1930 PA 07/04/1990 CO Siope L. Niusini ...... 07/31/1920 Tonga 10/12/1990 Tonga Raymond Muhr ...... 06/18/1936 PA 10/25/1990 WY Earl H. Miller ...... 02/26/1926 NM 02/13/1991 OK W. Clark Ellzey ...... 10/02/1906 OK 02/22/1991 TX Floyd Greiner ...... 07/10/1934 IL 03/07/1991 CO Richard E. West ...... 02/01/1911 KS 03/22/1991 MO J. Frank Holmes ...... 12/12/1910 KS 03/26/1991 CO Regina Kobak-Drew ...... 08/14/1950 IL 04/08/1991 CO William Allen McFadden ...... 09/02/1904 IN 05/04/1991 CO Richard A. Plants ...... 06/06/1929 OH 07/11/1991 CO Charles A. Nowlen, Sr...... 07/03/1904 CO 08/19/1991 CO Vera E. Holmes ...... 12/03/1910 KS 01/07/1992 CO Kenneth M. Smith ...... 03/29/1912 KS 02/24/1992 CO Lloyd Castle Nichols ...... 07/24/1903 KS 05/22/1992 CO William David Davis ...... 11/15/1932 CA 05/26/1992 TX Ada Beatrice Duhigg ...... 03/01/1905 IA 06/22/1992 CO L. Gerald Burrus ...... 10/19/1913 CA 09/20/1992 CO Wilson Lee Canon ...... 09/23/1992 DE Velpo Laurence Hawks ...... 02/28/1920 ID 10/11/1992 CO 218 - Honored Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

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David E. Cisneros ...... 01/28/1913 CO 10/18/1992 CO Stowell Sandmeyer ...... 10/18/1992 CO Loyd O. Barnett ...... 09/22/1912 TX 12/10/1992 CO Frank A. Court ...... 09/19/1903 WI 12/13/1992 CO George A. Dageenakis ...... 12/11/1926 NY 12/28/1992 CO E. Russell Tanner ...... 07/26/1902 CA 03/16/1993 CO Erwin Arthur Kiel ...... 05/03/1912 SD 03/19/1993 CO Steve H. Spear ...... 06/30/1915 IA 04/06/1993 MO Harold A. Raines, Jr...... 07/22/1929 AL 05/09/1993 CO James Paul Morgan ...... 08/31/1903 TX 05/28/1993 CO Wilbur M. Childress ...... 11/25/1906 IA 11/15/1993 CO Elizabeth Jane Cox ...... 06/02/1925 MA 01/19/1994 CO George Hougham ...... 11/14/1912 CO 01/31/1994 CO D. Warren Dirks ...... 11/20/1920 SD 02/05/1994 CO William Richard Persons ...... 03/05/1922 CO 06/01/1994 CO Ralph Clifford Hines ...... KS 06/04/1994 CO Bob Lavern Alcott ...... 01/05/1928 WY 06/08/1994 CO Paul E. Holland ...... 08/19/1921 MI 07/14/1994 CO Glenn Harvey Barney ...... 11/16/1918 OK 08/08/1994 CO Roy A. Carlson ...... 10/11/1917 CO 05/25/1995 CO David Franklin Woodyard ..... 04/08/1949 CA 09/17/1995 CO George L. Edie ...... 08/02/1904 OH 10/28/1995 CO Edwin Arnold Briggs ...... 06/17/1903 PA 10/30/1995 AR Clarence VanDyke Hunter ..... 11/12/1920 PA 12/01/1995 KY Gerald F. Makepeace ...... 03/30/1908 MI 01/23/1996 FL Howard Hanke ...... 12/13/1911 TX 03/14/1996 KY Mark Lafayette Fiester ...... 06/12/1907 PA 03/24/1996 CO Wilber M. Benham ...... 01/16/1912 TX 04/13/1996 CO Harold C. Knudsen ...... 05/13/1919 IL 07/27/1996 CO Charles E. Brown ...... KS 08/23/1996 AZ Reginald F. Goff ...... 12/07/1905 Canada 09/23/1996 AZ Laird V. Loveland ...... 07/06/1910 NY 01/11/1997 CO J. Stanley Fixter ...... 05/04/1922 Canada 01/11/1997 CO Ole Aarvold ...... 08/21/1908 Norway 06/05/1997 Norway Allen Talla ...... 01/03/1912 OK 06/11/1997 CO Harold Shoemaker ...... 08/23/1918 NY 07/08/1997 CO Arnold L. Langer ...... 07/06/1930 IA 11/12/1997 WA James L. (Pete) Barber ...... 06/18/1926 MT 03/02/1998 CO Carl M. Davidson ...... 08/30/1907 ID 03/11/1998 CO William R. Griffiths ...... 11/21/1923 MO 04/17/1998 AZ John C. Cox ...... 02/07/1918 IA 05/13/1998 CO Donald R. Forbes ...... 02/04/1935 CO 08/22/1998 CO William O. Byrd ...... 10/16/1916 MS 03/03/1999 CO Tevita A. Eteaki ...... 10/12/1951 Tonga Islands 03/30/1999 UT Walden M. Sparks ...... 12/16/1906 PA 08/17/1999 CA Willis Wisehart ...... 06/02/1912 KS 07/15/1999 CO Frances W. Bigelow ...... 03/15/1913 CO 10/04/1999 AZ George Turner ...... 06/14/1916 VA 10/07/1999 CO Robert Pierre ...... 01/13/1913 Belgium 01/10/2000 CO Harold Urton ...... 06/07/1932 MO 01/14/2000 CO Charles Southcott ...... 07/21/1930 CO 03/13/2000 CO 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Honored - 219

Birth Death Adolphus W. Pringle ...... 04/24/2000 MN Richard Halbert ...... 02/08/1915 KS 04/27/2000 CO Clarence W. Smith ...... 01/20/1911 IA 06/22/2000 CO Samuel A. Grove ...... 02/22/1906 PA 12/13/2000 MT Joseph Sakakibara ...... 04/16/1925 WA 12/14/2000 WA Daniel L Newman ...... 04/19/1911 PA 01/26/2001 CO Clare Nelson ...... 04/16/1915 MO 04/09/2001 NC Hollis Deon Martin ...... 12/05/1929 TX 05/05/2001 CO Margaret E. Scheve ...... 02/27/1907 CO 06/14/2001 CO Verna P. Mika ...... 03/23/1940 08/02/2001 CO Herschel Martin ...... 08/24/1909 IL 09/29/2001 CO Marilyn J. Phelps ...... 05/25/1931 KS 10/19/2001 CO John W. Payne ...... 12/03/1907 CO 11/11/2001 MS Harvey H. Potthoff ...... 04/23/1911 MN 02/21/2002 CO Howard B. Hines ...... 10/17/1915 KS 07/16/2002 CO Douglass J. Mckee ...... 04/30/1939 PA 09/24/2002 CO Samuel J. Hemphill ...... 02/04/1931 OK 10/24/2002 CO Nobel H. Kime ...... 03/03/1920 OH 11/04/2002 CO Harry W. Barter ...... 08/07/1919 IL 11/28/2002 FL Frank E. Dawson ...... 08/04/1916 IA 04/14/2003 CO J. S. William Hosford ...... 11/19/1934 MA 05/27/2003 CO W. Spencer Wren ...... 02/27/1922 LA 12/08/2003 CO Clifford Polson ...... 12/14/1915 IL 01/15/2004 CO Lester Bellwood ...... 05/05/1920 IA 02/24/2004 CO MaryAnn Downs ...... 04/21/1932 CO 03/09/2004 CO Donald Boyce ...... 12/06/1953 CO 03/21/2004 CO Roger Decker ...... 07/28/1951 03/27/2004 WA James Barnes ...... 01/16/1933 NY 05/04/2004 CO Robert Musil ...... 05/24/1930 IA 06/12/2004 CO Thomas Kleen ...... 08/07/1920 NE 06/15/2004 CO

DIACONAL MINISTERS

Maxine Marshall ...... 05/17/1917 NE 03/22/2003 CO 220 - Honored Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 221

CLERGY SERVICE RECORDS

(As of July 1, 2004)

NOTE: THIS RECORD IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. IT IS NOT THE OFFICIAL RECORD FOR YEARS OF SERVICE. This is kept at the General Board of Pensions, 1201 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201. The first date with (*) following the name of the member indicates the Conference and the year of Admission on Trial; (**) shows the time of Reception into Full Membership.

BISHOP ELECTED FROM THIS CONFERENCE

PAUP, EDWARD W. - Western Pennsylvania 1968 (*); Rocky Mountain 1970 (**); in school 68- transferred to Rocky Mountain 1969; Colorado Springs, East, Assoc. 67-72; Arvada, Assoc. 72-73; Cedaredge-Eckert 73-78; Boulder, St. Paul's 78-83; Pueblo, First 83-89; District Superintendent, Utah/Western District 89-93; Assistant to the Bishop 93-8/31/96; Bishop, Portland Area 9/1/96-

FULL MEMBERS AMBORN, FREDERICK W., III - Rocky Mountain 1981 (*); 1984 (**); Appointed to Attend School 81-82; Dove Creek-Dolores 82-86; Pine Bluffs 86-1/14/91; Yuma 1/15/91-95; Thornton, Good Shepherd 95-8/1/98; Springfield/Walsh/Two Buttes 8/1/98-2001; Carbondale 2001- AMRIE, DAVID - Rocky Mountain 1983 (*); 1987 (**); Appointed to Attend School 83-85; Palisade 85-88; Upton 88-89; Tooele-Eureka 89-92; Monte Vista/Bowen 92-2000; Parachute/DeBeque 2000- ANDERSON, GREGG R. - Rocky Mountain 1983 (*); 1987 (**); Aspen, Prince of Peace Chapel, Chaplain- Director 9/1/78- ANDERSON, HAROLD - Transferred from Missouri West Conference to Rocky Mountain 5/1/99; Brush 98-

BABB, JEFFREY R. - Rocky Mountain 1986 (*); 1988 (**); Westcliffe 86-87; Walsenburg-Gardner 87- 1/14/91; Pine Bluffs 1/15/91-97; Burlington 97- BAILEY, DONALD- Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1998 (**); Denver, John Collins (1/2 time) 11/22/92-10/24/98; Bureau of Primary Health Care, Bethesda, MD 11/1/98- BAKER, MONTE J.- Rocky Mountain 1973 (*); 1979 (**); Medicine Bow-Hanna 11/4/72-75; Appointed to attend school 75-77; Fort Collins, First, Assoc. 77-91; Co-Pastor 91-94; Boulder, St. Paul's 94-99; Alaska Missionary Conference, Anchor Park 99-04; Dessert Southwest Conference, Vista de la Montana 04- BARBEE, MARY K. - Rocky Mountain Conference 1999 (*); 2000 (**) Trinidad 1/6/92-12/31/97; Pueblo, Wesley 1/1/98-99; Yellowstone Conference 99- BARNER, MERLENE - Rocky Mountain 1992 (*); 1994 (**) Hygiene 11/1/89-95; Wray 95-2002; Brighton 2002- 222 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

BARNETT, LESLIE - Rocky Mountain 1980 (*); 1983 (**); Appointed to Attend School 80- 10/1/81; Lamar, Assoc. 10/1/81-83; Appointed to Attend School: Clinical Pastoral Education Program, St. Luke's/Presbyterian Hospital, Denver 83-9/17/84; Denver, Merritt 9/17/84-6/89; Casper, First, Assoc. 6/89-94; Brighton 94-1/14/99; Rye, Home 1/15/99-2002; Wyoming, Newcastle, First 2002- BARNINGHAM, RHEA - Rocky Mountain 1998 (*); 2000 (**); Colorado Springs, Calvary, Assoc., 98-2002; LaVeta 2002- BATES, LUCINDA J. - Transferred from South Indiana to Rocky Mountain 5/28/2000; Littleton, St. Andrew, Assoc. 5/28/2000- BELL, DIANE - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*) 2001 (**); Littleton, St. Andrew 94-96; Westcliff 96- BELL, ROBERT - Illinois Conference 1986 (*); 1990 (**); Transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/93; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Families With Youth 87-95; Broomfield, Member Clergy Team 95-12/31/96; Incapacity Leave 1/1/97- BENDA, BONITA L. - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1981 (**); Appointed to Attend School 77-79; Denver, Highlands, Assoc. 80-83; Evergreen, Assoc. 83-86; Englewood, Assoc. 86-92; Denver, Metropolitan State College, 92- BENEDETT-FARMER, TERESA A.- Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1991 (**); Hugo-Blue Cliff 89-95; District Superintendent, Metro and Mile High Sub-Districts 95- 1999; Mile High/Pikes Peak District 1999-2002; Englewood 2002- BERGMAN, MICHAEL H. - Rocky Mountain 1987 (*); 1990 (**); LeRoy 86- 10/1/87; Fruita 87- 90; Fowler- Manzanola 90-95; Utah, Price 95-2000; Haxton 2000-2002; Denver, Montclair 2002- BETTENDORF,VIRGINIA - Rocky Mountain 1996 (*); 1998 (**); Vineland 96-2000; Wyoming, Gillette, First 2000- BIGLER, EDGAR CLARKSON, III - Rocky Mountain 1974 (*); 1977 (**); in school 74-76; Lamar, Assoc. 76-77; Cheraw-Swink 77-81; Peetz 81-88; Mancos-Marvel 88-90; Laramie, Assoc.-Wesley Foundation 90-10/31/91; Laramie 11/1/91-97; Ft. Collins, Christ 97- BIRD, DONALD M., II - Rocky Mountain 1998 (*); 2001 (**); Fort Collins, First, Assoc. 98- BLACK, AARON, SR. - Transferred from Nebraska 7/1/03; Denver, Park Hill 10/1/02 - BLACKMON, GARY - 1997 (**); Transferred from North Arkansas Conference to Rocky Mountain 7/1/2000; Pierce, (1/4 time) 9/26/99-4/30/2000; Aurora, Mountain View (1/2 time) 5/1/2000-5/31/2001; (3/4 time) 6/1/2001-3/31/2002; Incapacity Leave 4/1/2002- BOLLER, THOMAS R. - Transferred from Yellowstone Conference to Rocky Mountain 2/6/2002; Valley Vista 12/15/1999- BORNT, CHERYL E. - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1981 (**); Laramie, Assoc. 78- 79; Eads-Haswell 80- 6/1/83; Denver, Bethany 6/1/83-87; Denver, Alameda Heights-Bethany 87-90; Berthoud 90-92; Appointed to Attend School 92-6/30/2001; Honorable Location 2001-9/15/2001; Extension Ministry - Healing Light Center 9/16/2001- BOSWELL, NANCY FAY - Rocky Mountain 2000 (*); Rocky Mountain 2002 (**); Utah, Price 2000- BOYCE, DONALD - Transferred from Oregon-Idaho Conference to Rocky Mountain 7/1/2001; Springfield/Walsh/Two Buttes 2001-2003; Incapacity Leave 2003-3/2/04. Deceased 3/21/04. BRADFORD, BETTY - California/Pacific 1999 (*); Rocky Mountain 2001 (**);Transferred from California/Pacific to Rocky Mountain 1999; Aurora, Burns Memorial, Co-Pastor 8/1/98- 2001; Denver, Highlands 2001- BRATTON, LEROY F. - Rocky Mountain 1961 (*); 1963 (**); Colorado Springs, First, Assistant 61-63; Arvada, First, Minister of Education 63-65; transferred to Nebraska Conference 6/15/65; Omaha, St. Paul Assoc. 65-74; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/15/74; Lakewood, Minister of Education 74-87; Denver, Valley Vista 87-10/31/99; Incapacity Leave 11/1/99- BROWN, KENNETH - Transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/03; Broomfield 2003 BROWN, WARNER H., JR. - Bishop, Rocky Mountain Conference, 9/1/2000- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 223

BRUCE, WILLIAM D. - Rocky Mountain 1971 (*); 1974 (**); LeRoy 73; Ogden, Washington Terrace 74-77; Aurora, Burns, Assoc. 77-80; Laramie Campus Ministry 80-5/1/88; Holly 5/1/88-9/1/91; Holly-Bristol-Granada 9/1/91-94; Wray 94-95; Wyoming, Rock Springs 95- 2000; Incapacity Leave 2000- BRUNNER, PAUL - Rocky Mountain 1991 (*); 1993 (**); Arvada, Youth Minister 88-94; Littleton, St. Andrew, Assoc. 94-95; Wiley-McClave 95-2000; Golden, Applewood Valley 2000- BRUNS, PATRICK - Northern Illinois 1979 (**);Transferred to Rocky Mountain 2000; Denver, Brentwood, 2000 - BULLITT, NETTIE JORINDA -Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1998 (**); Denver, Epworth 5/1/93 - 9/30/95; Aurora, First (½ time) 95 - 9/30/95; Olathe 10/1/95 - 98; Colorado Springs, Peoples 98 - 01; Fowler/ Manzanola 01-02; California, Pacima, First U. C. 9/1/02; Transferred to California-Pacfic 7/1/03. BURNETT, DAVID- Rocky Mountain 1995 (*); 1997 (**); Denver, Simpson, Assoc. 95-96; Northeast Colorado, Merino (1/3 time) 96-; Faith (2/3 time) 97-7/31/2002; Incapacity Leave 8/1/2002- BURNETT, THOMAS STEVENS - Mississippi 1974 (*); 1977 (**); in school 74- 76; Sandy Hook- Hopewell 76-79; Mississippi Conference Council on Ministries 79-5/31/84; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/84; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Education 6/1/84- 6-30-92; Steamboat Springs 92-96; Pueblo, First 96-99; District Superintendent; Peaks & Plains District 99- BUTLER, LYNNE - South Indiana 1986 (*); 1988 (**); Glenwood & New Salem, 85-88; Near Eastside Parish, Indianapolis, 88-91; ABLC, 92; transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/93; Denver Urban Ministries (DenUM) 93-2000; Idaho Springs 2000- BUTLER, RUSSELL V. - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1998 (**); Arvada, First, Assoc. 94-4/30/99; Rocky Ford 5/1/99-

CALHOUN, RICHARD G., JR. - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1979 (**); Lamar, First, Assoc. 78- 5/17/81; Vineland 5/17/81-1/1/86; Fort Lupton 1/1/86-93; Appointed to Attend School 1993-3/1/94; Longmont, Longs Peak 3/1/94-96; Durango, First 96-2002; Pueblo, First 2002- CARLSON, KENNETH - Oakville/Kingston (Iowa) 1970-73; 1971 (**); Keokuk/Sandusky (Indiana) 1973-74; Supernumerary 1974-1975; Voluntary Location 1975; Rocky Mountain 1994; Las Animas 92-97; Pagosa Springs 97-7/30/99; Rifle 8/1/99-03; Leave of absence 03 - CARR, CHRISTOPHER S. - Rocky Mountain 1998 (*); 2000 (**); Meeker 98-03; Longmont, First, Assoc. 03 - CARTMELL, WILLIAM - Rocky Mountain 1998 (*); 2000 (**); Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 96- 3/31/2000; Las Animas 4/1/2000-3/31/01; Voluntary Leave of Absence 4/1/01 CHAMNESS, MICHAEL - Transferred from Desert Southwest 7/01/03; Thorton, Good Shepherd 02 - CHASE, VIRGINIA CAREY - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1997 (**); Aurora, Burns Memorial (1/2 time) 93-95; Denver, Park Hill, Assoc. 95-12/31/98; (1/2) time 1/1/99-10/31/99; Director, Iliff Institute 11/1/99-3/8/01; Incapacity Leave 3/9/01-9/1/2001; Director of Ministry Studies, (2/3 time), Iliff School of Theology 9/1/2001-8/22/04; Extension Ministry, Berkeley, CA, Pacific School of Religion, Associate Director of Field Education 8/23/04- CHILDRESS, A. CLAIRE - Rocky Mountain 1985 (*); 1990 (**); Appointed to Attend School 85- 6/1/88; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Pastoral Care 6/1/88-91; Littleton, St. Andrew, Assoc. 91-92; Salt Lake City, Christ 92-93; Incapacity Leave 93-96; In Transition 7/1/96- 10/15/96; Westminster, (3/4 time) 10/16/96- CHO, KUN SANG - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/82; Denver, Korean 6/82-84; Denver, Asbury, Korean 84- COFFMAN, LYNNE Y - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1997 (**); Appointed to Attend School 94- 12/31/94; Cheyenne Wells-Kit Carson 1/1/95-98; Incapacity Leave 7/1/98- CONOVER, GARY - Virginia (*) 1979; (**)1984; Manager/Director, Templed Hills 12/15/92- 224 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

COOK, ANTOINETTE - Rocky Mountain 1976 (*); 1980 (**); Hugo 79-85; Niwot 85-89; Denver, St. Paul's (3/4 time) 89-92; Denver, St. Paul's (full time) 92- COOPER, CHARLES W. - Rocky Mountain 1971 (*); 1974 (**); Wages-Pleasant Valley 71-73; Arvada, Assoc. 73-81; Center-Saguache 81-5/1/87; Broomfield 5/1/87-93; Lamar 9/1/93- 6/30/2002; Yellowstone Conferece, Worland/Ten Sleep 2002-04; Cheyenne District, Superintendent 04- COVERT, S. PHILIP - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1990; Colorado Springs, First, Executive Minister 9/3/89-97; Utah, Park City, Community 97-98; Interim Pastor, Denver, Emmanuel 98-8/31/98; Colorado Springs, St. Paul’s 9/1/98- CREEL, STEVEN DEAN - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1993 (**); Boulder, Bethel 90-93; Julesburg- Ovid 93-96; Longmont, Longs Peak 96- CROSS, THOMAS HENRY - Rocky Mountain 1987 (*); 1990 (**); Lamar, Assoc. 87-88; Salt Lake City, Christ, Assoc. 88-93; Haxtun 93-2000; Wyoming, Casper, Christ and Midwest 2000- CROW, SUSAN - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 2001; 2003 (*) Denver Urban Ministries, Director 2000-2002; Director, Appalachia Service Project, Tennessee 2002 - CURTIS, JOYCE E. - Rocky Mountain 1998 (*); 2000 (**); Mead 7/1/97-9/30/2001; Lyons 12/1/97- 9/30/2001; Fort Collins, First, Assoc. 10/1/2001-

DAILEY, ORA - Rocky Mountain 1999 (*) 2001(**); Mancos 7/15/99-04; Torrington 04- DANIELS, JOHN F. - Rocky Mountain 1992 (*); 1994 (**) Cheyenne Wells/Kit Carson 91- 12/31/94; Longmont, First, Assoc. 1/1/95-97; Julesburg/Ovid 97-6/30/2002; Vermont, Brattelboro 02-04; Yellowstone Conference, Lewistown/Winifred 04- DANIELS, SCOTT - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1996 (**); Boulder, First, Assoc. 9/23/93-96; Wyoming, Sundance 8/1/96-98; Appointed to the Minnesota Conference 98- DAVIS, WILLIAM A. - North Texas 1965 (*); Pacific Northwest 1967 (**); Celeste- Merit 65-67; in school 67-73; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/13/77; Instructor, Community College of Denver 73-91; McCurdy School (NM), Superintendent 91-97; Las Animas 97-7/14/98; ATEM, Sandong Institute of Education, Jinan, Shandong 250013, Peoples Republic of China 7/15/98- DECKER, ROGER - Rocky Mountain 1979 (*); 1982 (**); Appointed to Attend School 79-81; Merino 81-82; Board of Global Ministries, World Division, Person in Mission 82-84; Appointed to Attend School 84-9/1/85; Protestant Staff Chaplain, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Ventura, Calif. 9/1/85-9/4/90; Midwest Organ Bank, Chaplain/Procurement Coordinator KC, Mo. 9/4/90-93; Seattle,Northwest Organ Procurement Agency 93-8/30/96; Chaplain, Hospice of Seattle, WA 9/1/96-2002; Incapacity Leave 2002-3/27/04; Deceased 3/27/04. DETONI-HILL, DEREK - In school GETS; Six Lakes-Millbrook 1987; Grand Rapids, First Assoc, 1990; Leslie-Felt Plains 6/1/1993-10/ 1999; Transferred Rocky Mountain Conference 1999; Wyoming, Casper, First, Assoc. 10/16/99-10/31/02; Sterling, Christ/Faith 11/01/02; Merino 11/1/02- DETONI-HILL, JOYCE - In school GETS 1986; Turk Lake 1987; Grand Rapids First, Assoc., (1/2 time) 1990; Leave of Absence 1/12/1992; Okemos Community , Assoc, (1/2 time) 1993; Dimondale (1/2 time) 2/16/1994-10/1999; Wyoming, Casper, First, Assoc. (3/4 time) 10/16/99-10/31/02; Sterling, Christ/Faith 11/01/02; Merino 11/1/02- DOCKTER, VERNON D. - North Dakota 1964 (*); 1969 (**); in school 64-69; transferred to Rocky Mountain 11/15/70; Denver, Asbury 69-72; Voluntary Location 6/15/72; readmitted 6/8/74; Supernumerary 74-75; Denver, John Collins 75-87; Casper, First, Assoc. 87-89; Rock Springs 89-3/1/90; Aurora, First 3/1/90-7/93; (3/4 time) 7/93-95; Fowler-Manzanola 95- 2001; Leave of Absence 2001-2002; Delta 2002- DOLLOFF-HOLT, HANDI JO - Rocky Mountain 1997 (*); 1999 (**); Utah, Ogden, Community 97-3/15/2000; Utah, Christ, Assoc. 3/15/2000-8/31/2002; (3/4 time) 9/1/2002-04; Kearns, Trinity 04- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 225

DUDLEY, TOMMY J. - Rocky Mountain 1992 (*); 1994 (**) Basalt/Thomasville 92-95; Cheraw- Swink 95- DUNN, THOMAS E. - Oklahoma 1964 (*); 1966 (**); Ringwood 64-66; Chaplain, US Army 66-67; Chaplain, Federal Penitentiary 67-70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1977; Pastoral Counseling Associates 77-83; Denver Mental Health Group 83-84; The Consulate Healing Center 84- DUNNING, ANDREW S.P. - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1997 (**); Calhan/Rush 94-02; Calvary, 2002-

EAKLE, LONNIE R. - Northwest Texas 1965 (*); transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/67; Rocky Mountain 1967 (**); Boulder, Mountain View, Assoc. 67-69; Alamosa-Campus Ministry 1969-70; Alamosa-Campus Ministry-Blanca 70-72; Colorado Springs, Aldersgate 72-76; Glenwood Springs 76-85; Grand Junction, First 85-91; District Superintendent, Sunshine District 91-97; Greeley, First, 97- EASTERDAY-MCPADDEN, STEPHEN - Rocky Mountain 2000 (*)2003 (*); Durango, First, Assoc. 7/1/2000 EVANS, LYNN A. - Kansas West 1966 (*); 1969 (**); in school 66-68; Woodston-Kirwin 68-71; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1971; Pueblo, First, Assoc. 71-74; Rifle 74-11/15/86; Burlington 11/15/86-92; District Superintendent, Wyoming/Northeast Colorado District 92- 99; Cortez, First 99- EVANS, RICHARD ORSON - Kansas West 1968 (*); Rocky Mountain 1973 (**); in school 68-72; Littleton, Assoc. 72-93; Highlands Ranch, St. Luke's, Assoc. 93-95; St. Luke's 95-03; Sabbatical Leave 03 - 04; Central City, St. James, Interim Minister 04 - EZZARD, M. McNAIR - Rocky Mountain 1983 (*); 1985 (**); Hospice of St. John, Director of Pastoral Care 83-11/6/85; Administrator in Training, Beth Israel Hospital & Geriatric Center, Denver 11/6/85-87; Executive Director, Hospice of Union County, Monroe, NC 87- 89; Administrator, Allison Health Care Center, Denver 12/89-93; Cornerstone Care Center 93-96; Administrator, Mapleton Manor 96-04; Leave of Ansence 04-

FIREBAUGH, ROBERT D. - Kansas West 1967 (*); Yellowstone 1970 (**); in school 67-69; Roundup 69-70; Huntley 70-76; Sidney 76-81; Cody 81-85; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 8/1/85; Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Avenue 8/1/85-93; Newcastle 93-2002; Wyoming, Douglas 02- FLIER, J. ROBERT - Rocky Mountain 1976 (*); 1979 (**); Olathe 76-79; Paonia 79-84; Sundance 84-89; Genoa 89-91; Woodrow, Howard 91-94; Commerce City, Goode Centennial 94- 5/31/2001; (3/4 time) 6/1/2001-2002; Wray 2002-04; Honorable Location 04. FORBES, JANET - Rocky Mountain 1985 (*); 1989 (**); Appointed to Attend School 85-87; Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 87-92; Rocky Mountain Conference, Council Director 92-97; Cheyenne, First 97-5/15/04; Highlands Ranch, St. Luke’s 5/16/04 - FOWLER, ROBERT M. - Rocky Mountain 1985 (*); 1988 (**); Thornton-Pilgrim UCC 85-89; Appointed to Attend School 89-; Central City, St. James, (1/2 time) 95-97; In transition 97- 98; Boulder, University of Colorado, 7/1/1998- FOX, CAROL - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1995 (**); Fort Collins, First, Assoc. 93-9/30/2001; British Methodist Conference, Isle of Man 10/1/2001-8/31//2002; Family Leave 9/1/2002- 2002; FRANCE, BETTY - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1997 (**); Colorado Springs, Calvary, Assoc. (1/2 time) 94-98; Woodland Park, Mountain View, Co-Pastor, 98-2001; Senior Pastor, 2001- FREYTAG, PETER S. - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1992 (**); Hillsdale 88-90; Fort Morgan, Assoc. 90-94; Ordway 94-11/25/97; Johnstown 11/26/97- 226 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

GALL, EUGENE HARVEY - Rocky Mountain 1974 (*); 1977 (**); Chaplain in Residence, Fort Logan Mental Center 76-9/26/77; Pastoral Counselor, Southwestern Mental Health Center, Laverne, Minnesota 77-8/1/83; Chaplain-Pastoral Counselor, Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, MD 9/1/83- GARRETT, SUSAN DENKER - Rocky Mountain 1986 (*); 1988 (**); Northglenn, Assoc. 86- 11/1/88; Wheatland 11/1/88-92; Appointed to Attend School 92; Rocky Ford, First 9/1/92- 95; Colorado Springs, East 95-12/27/96; Incapacity Leave 12/28/96- GASAU, MARIE - Kansas East 1988 (*); 1994 (**); Transferred to the Rocky Mountain 2000; Basalt/Thomasville 95- GOETTEL, GARY RAY - Rocky Mountain 1974 (*); 1978 (**); Walden 77-82; Cheyenne, Faith 82-10/2/88; Cheyenne, Faith, Assoc. (1/4 time)-Frontier Fellowship (3/4 time) 10/2/88-91; Frontier Fellowship 91-93; Fort Lupton, First 93-1/1/200; (3/4 time) 1/1/2000-; Platteville, (1/4 time) 1/1/2000-7/1/2002; Lamar/Eads/Haswell 2002- GOETTEL, TIMOTHY W. - Rocky Mountain 1982 (*); 1984 (**); Sterling, Faith, Assoc. 82- 9/1/84; Sterling, Faith 9/1/84-87; Ordway 87-90; Colorado Springs, Stratmoor Hills 90- 7/31/2000; Pueblo, St. Paul 8/1/2000-2002; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2002- GOODIER, STEVEN K. - Rocky Mountain 1976 (*); 1979 (**); Eagle-Gypsum 78-86; Colorado Springs, East 86-92; Denver, Grace 8/15/92-99; Family 99-9/1/99; Extension Ministry 9/1/99-5/1/03; Salt Lake City, Christ 5/1/03 - GORMAN, JENNIFER - Rocky Mountain 1999 (*)2002 (**); Arvada, Assoc. 99- GRAVES, C. ELLIOTT - Rocky Mountain 1970 (*); 1973 (**); Wheatland 72-77; Pueblo, First, Assoc. 77- 7/1/79; Grand Junction,Redlands 7/1/79-81; Northern New Mexico Ministry, Santa Cruz UMC; National Division, Board of Global Ministries 81-6/11/84; Leave of Absence 6/11/84-9/15/84; Executive Director, San Luis Valley Christian Community Services, Alamosa 9/15/84-2/15/86; Appointed to Attend School 2/15/86-89; Mosca (1/4 time) 6/1/89-10/31/97; Leave of Absence 10/31/97- GRAY, AARON - Rocky Mountain 1985 (*); 1987 (**); Colorado Springs, People's 85-88; Denver, Scott 88-11/9/96; Parker, 11/10/96-11/30/99; Denver Public Schools, 12/1/99-; Erie (part- time) 11/01/01- 6/30/04; Aurora, Burns 04 - GREEN, SPENCER W. - Rocky Mountain 1985 (*); 1989 (**); Willard-Antelope Springs 85-87; Centennial Mental Health Clinic, Fort Morgan (3/4 time) 87-; Willard-Antelope Springs (1/4 Time) 89-91; Logan County Cooperative Parish (Willard-Antelope Springs-Snyder- Hillrose) (1/4 time) 91-2000; Sterling, Centennial Mental Health Center (3/4 time) 92-; Leave of Absence 6/19/2000-9/14/2001; Willard-Antelope Springs-Snyder 9/15/2001- 6/19/2000; Leave of Absence 6/19/2000-8/14/2001; Centennial Mental Health Center, Fort Morgan (3/4 time) 8/15/2001-; Willard-Antelope Springs-Snyder, (1/4 time) 8/15/2001- GRIGGS, ALANE CURRIER -.Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1996 (**); Mancos 94-99; Ogden, First 99- GUZMAN, LUCIA - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1992 (**); Denver, Merritt 8/1/89-92; Merritt/Berkeley 92-93; Denver, Berkeley 93-9/30/94; Executive Director of Colorado Council of Churches, 10/1/94-8/31/1999; Extension Ministry 9/1/1999-

HADDOCK, GARY - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1980 (**); Fleming 79-82; Montrose, Assoc./Olathe 82-87; Lakewood, Assoc. 87-91; Rawlins 91-94; Windsor 94- HADLEY, LEANNE - Transferred from West Ohio to Rocky Mountain Conference 1996; Colorado Springs, First 8/15/96-6/30/2000; Extension Ministry 7/1/2000- HALEY, KATHLEEN - Rocky Mountain 2000 (*) 2003 (*); Denver, Merritt Memorial 1/21/99- 2/28/2000; (1/2 time) 3/1/2000-8/31/2000; (3/4 time) 9/1/2000 HANSEN, DELBERT W. - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1992 (**); Chugwater 87-89; Cheyenne, Faith 89- ; Pleasant Valley 7/1/95- HARE-DIGGS, BRIAN - Transferred Rocky Mountain Conference 1997; Utah, Christ, Assoc. , 97- 7/14/99; Salt Lake City, First 7/15/99- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 227

HARE-DIGGS, JENNIFER - Rocky Mountain 1997 (*); 1999 (**); Utah, Copperton 97-1998; Utah, Salt Lake City, Centenary, 7/1/1998- HARRIS, HUGHLAN - Rocky Mountain 1986 (*); 1988 (**); Denver, Epworth 86-89; Denver, Montbello 89-9/1/90; Program Specialist/Coordinator, Denver Victim Service Center (3/4 time) 9/1/90; Denver, Epworth (1/4 time) 10/1/95- and Aurora, First (1/2 time) 4/15/98- 6/30/2000; Epworth (1/4 time) 2000-2002; Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, Fairview Baptist Church 02-03; Leave of Absence 03-04; Erie 04- HARRIS, JAMES HENRY - Rocky Mountain 1976 (*); 1977 (**); Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 76-78; Akron 78-80; Wheat Ridge, Assoc. 80-85; Kearns 85-90; Littleton, Heritage 90- 11/14/98; Denver, Emmanuel 11/15/98- HART, GLENDA P. - Rocky Mountain 1996 (*); 1999 (**); Pierce, 96-97; Appointed to Attend School 96-97; Holly/Bristol/Granada 97-2000; Center/Saguache 7/15/2000-8/3/2002; Central City, St. James 9/1/02-04; Leave of Absence 04- HAUSMAN, TRACY LYNN - Rocky Mountain 1995 (*); 1997 (**); Boulder, First, Assoc., 94-97; Colorado University, Wesley Foundation, 1997- HEISS, MARK - Rocky Mountain 1984 (*); 1986 (**); Park City 84-93; Boulder, First 1993- 10/14/99; Incapacity Leave 10/15/99-2000; In transition 7/1/2000-8/25/2000; Arvada, Simpson 8/26/2000- HENDRY, RICHARD J. - New Zealand Conference 1965 (*); 1968 (**) Waitara Circuit 66-69; Rawene Circuit 70-73; Tokoroa 74-76; Levin 77-83; Rocky Mountain 3/1/94 (**); Cheraw 12/1/83- 4/1/85; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Evangelism 4/1/85-6/89; Pueblo, First 89-5/30/96; Littleton 6/1/96- HERRINGTON, CLARENCE (BUDDY) O. - Rocky Mountain 1996 (*); 1998 (**); Utah, Sandy, Assoc. 96-98; Eaton, Alger Memorial 98-04; St. George, Shepherd of the Hills 04- HODGES, RONALD R. - Rocky Mountain 1964 (*); 1966 (**); Littleton, Assoc. 63- 12/31/65; Johnstown 1/1/66-71; Fort Collins, Christ 71-74; Northglenn 74-93; Salt Lake City, Christ 5/30/93-03; Rocky Mountain Conference Director of Mission & Ministry 03- HOEFT, JEANNE - Florida Conference; Arvada, Assoc., 96-2001; transferred into Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/98; St. Paul’s School of Theology, Pastoral Care, 2001- HONG, JIN HWA - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 2000; Colorado Springs, Korean UMC1/1/1999- 04; Leave of Absence 04- HOOD, SCOTT A. - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1980 (**); Wages-Pleasant Valley 78-79; Sterling, Christ, Assoc. 80-83; Lyons 83-3/1/85; Holyoke 3/1/85-90; Kearns 90-92; Grand Junction, First, Program Ministries 92, Grand Junction, Redlands 93-10/31/97; Leave of Absence 11/1/97-Withdrawn 7/1/04. HOOVER,, FRANK - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1997 (**); Appointed to Attend School 93; Casper, First, (3/4 time) 94-3/31/98; Limon (1/2 time) 4/1/98- ; Genoa (1/4 time) 98- HOOVER, LINDA - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1997 (**); Appointed to Attend School 93; Casper, First, (3/4 time) 94-3/31/98; Limon (1/2 time) 4/1/98- ; Genoa (1/4 time) 98- HUBBARD, R. MICHAEL - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1995 (**); Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 9394; Ogden, First, Co-Pastor 94-5/8/99; Littleton, Heritage 5/9/99- HUBBARD, TERRI - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1995 (**); Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 93-94; Ogden, First, Co-Pastor 94-99; South Metropolitan Denver New Church Start 99-5/30/2000; Castle Rock, First 6/1/2000-04; Leave of Absence 04- HUBER, JEFF - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1995 (**); Colorado Springs, Calvary, Assoc. 93- 8/14/97; Wheat Ridge, Clergy Team 8/15/97-2002; Durango, First 02- HUDIBURGH, KEITH - Rocky Mountain 1984 (*); 1986 (**); Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 83- 6/1/87; Alamosa 6/1/87-96; Eagle/Gypsum 6/1/96-2002; Haxtun/Pleasant Valley 2002- HUFFMAN-VALENTINE, MARGARET A. - Rocky Mountain 1984 (*); 1987 (**); Appointed to Attend School 84-85; Stratton-Seibert 85-88; Las Animas 88-92; Appointed to Attend School 92; Ft. Lyon VA Hospital 1993-96; Honorable Location 96- HURST, KAREN - Rocky Mountain 1991 (*); 1994 (**) Denver, Grace, Assoc. 92-96; Walden 96- 10/31/99; Yuma 11/1/99-7/31/04; Grand Junction, Crossroads 8/1/04- 228 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

INGERSOLL, MICHAEL - 1988 (*); 1990 (**); Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1992; Steamboat Springs, Assoc./Oak Creek 90-93; Cheyenne, First, Assoc. 93-98; Kit Carson/Cheyenne Wells 98-

JAEGER, DAVID KENNETH - New Mexico 1973 (*); Rocky Mountain 1977 (**); Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 74-76; Hugo-Blue Cliff 76-79; Niwot 79-85; Appointed to Attend School 85- 9/1/89; Iliff School of Theology, Field Education Assoc. Dir. (1/2 time) Appointed to Attend School (1/2 time) 9/1/89-6/1/92; Iliff School of Theology 6/1/92-94; Appointed to Attend School 95-; Development Officer, Denver Urban Ministries (1/4 time) 96-9/30/03; Extension Ministries, First Congregational Church, Boulder, Interim Assoc. 10/1/03- JAMES, KIMAL L. - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1992 (**); Denver, Christ 88-90; Golden, Applewood, Assoc. 90-91; Greeley, Assoc. 91-95; Yuma 95-7/31/99; Pueblo, Wesley 8/1/99- JESSEN, RANDALL - Rocky Mountain 1983 (*); 1986 (**); Appointed to Attend School 83-6/1/84; Fort Morgan, Assoc. 6/1/84-2/15/88; Longmont, Longs Peak 2/15/88-11/1/93; Broomfield 11/1/93-95; Member Clergy Team, Broomfield 95-2002; Colorado Springs, First 02- JOHANINGSMEIR, MARK A. - Minnesota 1978 (*); 1980 (**); Thief River Falls, Associate 1978- 82; Sleepy Eye, Faith 1982-86; Caledonia 1986-1993; Burnsville, Grace 1993-99; Transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 2000; Aurora, Burns Memorial 99-9/30/01; Incapacity Leave 10/1/03- JOHNSON, MARK W. - Local Pastor, Loveland, Trinity 92; Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1995 (**); Loveland,Trinity 93-97; Colorado Springs, Wilson 97-04; Leave of Absence 4/1/04- JOHNSON, NIKKI - Rocky Mountain 1991 (*); 1993 (**); Calhan/Rush 1991-93; Vineland 93-94; Fountain 94-4/30/99; Longmont, First, Assoc. 5/1/99-03; Leave of Absence 03-04; Florida Conference, Bradenton, Trinity, Associate 6/1/04- JOHNSON, SANDRA E. - Rocky Mountain 2000 (*); Rocky Mountain 2002 (**) Colorado Springs, Korean American, Asssociate 6/20/99-8/1/2000; Colorado Springs, Stratmoor Hills 8/1/2000-03; Colorado Springs, First, Associate 03-

KANG, JIN HO - Rocky Mountain 1992 (*); 1994 (**) Denver, Korean Emmanuel Fellowship 89- 8-1-2000; New York, Staten Island, Christ Korean 8/1/2000- KANG, YOUNGSOOK - Rocky Mountain 1991 (*); Rocky Mountain 1993 (**); Wheat Ridge, Assoc. 91-95; Golden, First 95-2000; General Board of Global Ministries 2000- KAYLOR, ROBERT - Transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 1998; Colorado Springs, First 9/1/98-2003; Park City, 03- KEENER, JANE - Rocky Mountain 1985 (*) 1991 (**); Appointed to Attend School 85- 9/1/88; Denver, Children's Hospital, Staff Chaplain 9/1/88-97; Manager Employee Relatons/ Development 97-12/15/98; In Transition 12/15/98-3/14/99; Rocky Mountain Conf., Director of Appointed Spiritual Leader Development 3/15/99-2003; Boulder, First, 2003-04; Leave of Absence 04- KEITH, SHIRLEY - Transferred from Kentucky 7/01/03; Colorado Springs, First 03- KELEMENI, EDDIE - Rocky Mountain 1983 (*); 1985 (**); Pueblo, Adriance Memorial 81-88; Grand Junction, Redlands 88-93; District Superintendent, Utah-Western 93-2001; Director of New Ministries /Ethnic Ministries 2001-2003; Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Ave. 03-04; California-Pacific Conference, Honolulu, First 6/1/04- KELSEY, KATHIE - West Michigan (**); Transferred to Rocky Mountain 7/1/04; Extension Ministry, Estes Park, CO, Center for Theology, Ministry and the Arts, Executive Director 04- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 229

KENDALL, WESLEY W. - Texas 1963 (*); 1966 (**); Antioch Ct. 63-64; in school 64- 66; Houston, Chapelwood, Assoc. 66-8/14/70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 8/14/70; Colorado Springs, First,Assoc. 8/15/70-74; Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Conference Council on Ministries 74-2/80; Greeley 2/1/80-2/15/87; Littleton, St. Andrew 2/15/87-94; Leave of Absence 94-95; Appointed to Yellowstone Conference 95-98; Grand Junction, Crossroads 98-04; Cheyenne, First 04- KENDRICK, KENNETH IRVIN - Rocky Mountain 1971 (*); 1973 (**); Pueblo, St. Paul, Assoc. 72-75; Denver, Washington Park, Assoc. 75-78; Denver, Park Hill, Assoc. 78-82; Denver, Cameron 82-7/1/83; Boulder, St.Paul 7/1/83-6/89; Denver, Brentwood 89-94; Estes Park 94-96; Lakewood, Phillips 96-97; Edgewater, 97- KERSHAW, ROSS B. - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1981 (**); Platteville 78-85; Wray 85-92; Pueblo, St. Paul 92-2000; Golden, First 8/1/2000- KIM BYOUNG HOON - Rocky Mountain 1995 (*) 2002 (**); Appointed to attend School 95 - 01; South Korea, Hoseo University, Professor & Clinical Psychologist 02 - 03; Transferred to the Korean Methodist Church 4/21/03. KIRTON, BILL R. - Oklahoma 1964 (*); North Texas (**); in school 64-67; transferred to North Texas 1967; Dallas, Lake Highlands, Assoc. 67-68; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1968; Denver, Park Hill, Minister of Youth 68-78; Denver, Highlands 78-83; Evergreen 83-86; Englewood 86-92; Denver, Cameron (3/4 time) 92- KOTTKE, PAUL J. - New Mexico 1980 (*); Rocky Mountain 1982 (**); transferred to Rocky Mountain 2/1/81; Denver Urban Ministries, Director 2/1/81-9/1/85; Iliff School of Theology 9/1/85-88; Denver, Warren 88-12/30/94; University Park 1/8/95- KRIER, MATTHIAS - Transferred from the Dakota Conference to Rocky Mountain 7/1/2002; Niwot 7/1/99-

LAUGHLIN, JON - Rocky Mountain 1983 (*); 1985 (**); Oak Creek 80-83; Englewood, Hope, Assoc. 83-86; Douglas 86-92; Cheyenne, Grace 92- LEAR, BRENDA C. - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*) 1991 (**); Colorado Springs, Sunrise, Assoc. 89-92; Littleton, St. Andrew, Assoc. 92-96; Alamosa, First 6/24/96-03; Sunshine District Superintendent 03- LEE, EUN SANG - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*) 1999 (**); Denver, Warren, Assoc. 93; Denver, Faith (1/4 time) 93; Aurora, Christ Central Korean, 96-2/19/97; Denver, Warren 2/15/97- LEE, JOHN A. - Montana 1962 (*); 1964 (**); A Christian Ministry in Yellowstone National Park 62-67; Eastern Montana College, Campus Ministry 67-76; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/15/76; Denver, Mountain View Community 76-3/1/85; Denver, Pastoral Counselor 3/1/85- 95; Englewood, Hope Co-Pastor (3/4 time) 95-97; Pastoral Counselor 97-; LEE, SANG KYOO - Transferred from Alabama West Conference to Rocky Mountain 6/23/96; Colorado Springs, Korean-American 6/23/96- LEE, SEON YOUNG - Transferred from the Korean Methodist Church to Rocky Mountain 7/1/04, Aurora, Christ Central 04 - LEE, YVONNE YOUNG-JA - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); Rocky Mountain 2001 (**); Appointed to Attend School 94; Aurora, First, (1/2 time)10/29/95-2/15/98; Appointed to Attend School 2/16/98-11/28/99; Park Hill 11/29/99-7/31/2001; Castle Rock, Assoc. 8/1/2001-2002; Thornton, Goode Centennial 2002-03; Bailey, Deer Park 03 - LEONARD, SAMUEL H. - Kansas West 1976 (**); Bennington 75-76; Salina, Wesleyan 76-77; Lindsborg 77-79; Dodge City, Assoc. 79-82; transferred to Desert Southwest 1982; Scottsdale, First 82-83; transferred to Rocky Mountain 7/1/83; Rocky Mountain Conference Council on Ministries, Assoc. Program Coordinator for Youth/Camping 7/1/83-3/31/89; Denver, President, Center for Solutions 4/1/89- 230 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

LILLIE, DAVID -Platteville (1/2 time LP) 92-93; New Mexico Conference 1993 (*) ; Platteville (1/2 time 426.1) 93-; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1995; 1997 (**); Platteville (3/4 time) & Erie (3/4 time) 95-97; Loveland, Trinity 97-12/31/99; Trinity (1/2 time) 1/1/00-12/31/00; Platteville (1/2 time) 1/1/00-12/31/00; (full time) 1/1/01-03; Laramie 03 - LINDEMOOD, OLON M. - Rocky Mountain 1982 (*); 1985 (**); Appointed to Attend School 82- 2/1/83; Ordway 2/1/83-12/1/85; Greeley, Assoc. 12/1/85-8/1/87; Cortez 8/1/87-95; Loveland, First 95- LOGAN, RAYMOND EUGENE - Virginia 1970 (*); Rocky Mountain 1973 (**); Rock Springs 72- 74; Eagle- Gypsum 74-12/31/74; Chaplain U.S. Army 1/1/75-6-30-92; Fountain 92-94; Florence 94- .LOVETT, W. DALE - Rocky Mountain 1970 (*); 1972 (**); Hygiene 70-73; Appointed to Attend School 73- 76; Arvada, Counselor 9/1/75-77; Boulder Community Hospital, Chaplain 77-96; Private Counselor 96-; Erie (Supply Pastor) 11/1/2000-11/29/2001; (Interim) Brighton 11/30/2001-2002; Wheat Ridge (Interim) 7/7/2002-9/30/2002; Private Counselor 10/1/02- 1/31/03; Cedaredge 2/1/03 - LOVVORN, C. MACK - North Alabama 1964 (*); 1966 (**); Cahaba-Overton 59- 61; McElroy Memorial 61-63; transferred to Baltimore 1963; Frederick Ave. 63-65; transferred to North Alabama 1966; East Lake 66-70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1970; Boulder, First, Assoc. 70-7/15/73; Fort Lupton 7/15/73-78; Golden, Applewood 78-88; Lamar 88-92; Aurora, Smoky Hill, Co-Pastor, (3/4 time) 9/1/92-7/31/96; (full time) 8/1/96- LOWE, KAREN - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1997 (**); Fort Collins, Christ, Assoc. (1/2 time) 93- 96; (3/4 time) 96-04; Extension Ministries, Fort Collins, Roots & Wings Ministry 04- LUALLEN, JAMES E. - Rocky Mountain 1985 (*); 1987 (**); Denver, University Park, Assoc. 85- 86; Englewood, Hope, Assoc. 86-89; Price 89-91; Durango, Fort Lewis College Campus Ministry 91-93; Salida First 1993-96; Littleton, St. Andrew, Assoc. 96-7/31/99; Boulder, St. Paul’s 8/1/99- LUSH, DANIEL - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1995 (**); Colorado Springs, St. Paul's, Assoc. 93-98; Wyoming, Gillette, First 98-2000; Alaska Missionary Conference 2000- LYON, RICHARD - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1991 (**); Englewood, Hope, Assoc. 91-94; Aspen 94-

MAHAN, JEFFREY H. - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 2000; Iliff School of Theology 2000- MALDONADO, DAVID - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 2001; President, Iliff School of Theology 7/1/2000-04; Leave of Absence 5/26/04- MARGIOTTA, DAVID T. - Rocky Mountain 1989 (*) 1991 (**); Colorado Springs, St. Paul, Assoc. 10/1/87- 93; Gillette, First 93-98; Colorado Springs, Calvary 98-2001; Leave of Absence 2001-2002; Extension Ministry - Samaritan Counseling and Education Center 2002-9/30/02; Pikes Peak Hospice 10/1/02 - MARSH, KAY PALMER - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1997 (**); Appointed to Attend School 94- 95; Eads-Haswell 95-98; Rinn 98- MARSHALL, JORETTA - Wisconsin Conference; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/98; Iliff School of Theology 7/1/1998-2001; Eden Seminary, Academic Dean 01- MARSTON, MARK - Transferred from Minnesota 7/01/03; Julesburg/Ovid 03 - MARTENS, JUNE M. - Rocky Mountain 1979 (*) 1983 (**); Littleton, Assoc. 12/1/81-85; Pierce Nunn 85-87; Rye 87-94; Montrose 94-96; Denver, Washington Park 96-99; In Transition 99-2000; Thornton (3/4 time) 2000-04: Leave of Absence 04- MARTINEZ, ELIAS - Rio Grande 1976 (*); 1997 (**); Calif. Pacific 1980 (*); Rocky Mountain 1983 (*); 1985 (**); in school 76-80; Long Beach, Latin American 80-82; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1982; Pueblo, El Mesias 7/1/82-8/31/87; Appointed to Attend School 9/1/87-; Appointed to Northern Illinois Conference 96-2001; In transistion 2001- 6/30/01; State University of NY, Asso. Professor 01 - 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 231

MARTZ, HARVEY C. - North Texas 1966 (*); transferred to Rocky Mountain 5/31/69; Littleton, Assoc. 69; Rocky Mountain 1970 (**); Littleton, Assoc. 70-72; Colorado Springs, Calvary 72-94; Littleton, St. Andrew 94- MAXWELL, G. BRUCE - New Mexico 1968 (*); 1973 (**); in school 68-71; Truth or Consequences 71-74; Utep Wesley Fdn 74-76; White Rock 76-80; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1980; Salt Lake City, Christ, Assoc. 80-82; Haxtun 82-6/84; Leave of Absence 6/17/84-92; Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak 92-8/1/97; First, Laramie 8/1/97-03; Longmont, First 03 - McCLELLAN, ROBERT KHAN - Mississippi (*); 1996 (**); transferred to Rocky Mountain 1993; Salt Lake City, Christ, Assoc. 93-97; Rocky Mountain Conference Director of New Ministries 97-2001; Lakewood, Phillips 2001- McCREARY, WILLIAM ADELBERT - Kansas West 1971 (*); Rocky Mountain 1975 (**); Boulder, First, Assoc. 74-75; Denver, Asbury 75-77; Commerce City, Goode Centennial 77-81; Salt Lake City, First 81-12/1/87; Appointed to Attend School 12/1/87-06/30/94; Extension Ministry(HR Consultant) 07/01/94-12/31/94;No salary paying unit 01/95- 06/30/95;Extension Ministry (Salt Lake City) 07/01/95-06/30/98 Appointed to the Yellowstone Conference,Church of the Tetons,Jackson,WY 08/01/ 98-06/30/00; No record of appt. 07/01/00-12/31/01; Leave of Absence 1/1/02-06/30/04; Extension Ministries, University of Utah, College of Pharamcy, Assistant Dean 04- MCGREW, WILLIAM D. “MAC” - Rocky Mountain 2001(*) 2004 (**); Ordway 8/1/2000- McLAUGHLIN, TERRY - Oklahoma 1978 (*); 1980 (**); Forgan Gate 78-80; Blanchard 80-84; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/8/84; Las Animas 6/8/84-3/25/88; Chaplain, Wm. Jennings Bryan Veterans Administration Hospital, Columbia, SC 3/25/88- MEAD, NANCY - Rocky Mountain 1983 (*); 1986 (**); Appointed to Attend School 83- 8/15/84; Brigham City-Tremonton 8/15/84-6/89; Pagosa Springs 89-94; Central City, St. James 94- 95; Cheyenne, Frontier Fellowship 95-2/28/01; Sabbatical Leave 3/1/01-8/14/2001; Missoula, Montana, University of Montana; Director of Wesley Foundation, 8/15/2001- 2002; Trinidad (Interim) 2002- MEESE, PAUL RICHARD (PETE) - Rocky Mountain 1997 (*); 1999 (**); Central City, St. James 97-7/31/2002; Eagle Valley 8/1/2002- MEKEAL, LEIGHTON W. - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); Dove Creek-Dolores 88-92; 1992 (**); Limon 92-2/28/97; Grand Junction, Redlands 3/1/98- MESSER, DONALD EDWARD - South Dakota 1964 (*); 1966 (**); Appointed to Attend School 66-69; Sioux Falls, First 69-71; Dakota Wesleyan University, President 71-81; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/14/81; Iliff School of Theology, President 81-2000; Henry White Warren Professor of Practical Theology, Iliff School of Theology 2000- MILLER, STEVEN D. - Indiana Conference; transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 6/15/97; Englewood, Hope, Co-Pastor 97- MIYAHARA, JOHN MICHIO - Rocky Mountain 1995 (*); 1998 (**); Appointed to Pacific Norwest Conference, Willapa/Raymond 95-96; Rocky Mountain Conference, Lakewood, Assoc. 96- 5/31/2001; Appointment to Attend School, 6/1/2001-8/14/2001; Dickinson College, Director of Religious Life and Community Services 8/15/2001- MIYAKE-STONER, NOBUKO - California-Pacific 1981 (*); 1985 (**); No, Gardena, Assoc. 81- 83; In School, 83-84; Santa Maria, Christ 84-92; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 92; Arvada, Simpson 92-99; District Superintendent, Metropolitan District 99- MIYAKE-STONER, ROBERT - Rocky Mountain 1996 (*); 2000 (**); Northglenn, Assoc. (1/2 time) 96-2001; Denver, Grant Ave (1/2 time) 2001- MONE, FILIMONE - Utah, Tongan 7/1/1999- MOORE, JAMES WILLIAM - Central Texas 1975 (*); Rocky Mountain 1978 (**); Fleming- Rockland 76- 5/1/79; Basalt-Thomasville 5/1/79-92; Douglas, WY 92-98; Casper, First, 98- 232 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

MOORMAN, DAVID - Rocky Mountain 1984 (*) 1991 (**); Appointed to Attend School 84-85; Craig 85- 4/1/87; Genoa 4/1/87-89; Fleming-Merino 89-94; Sterling, Faith 94-97; Erie/Platteville, First (Part time) 97-11/22/98; (Full time) 11/23/98-12/31/99; Family Leave 1/1/2000-11/14/2000; Bristol/Granada/Holly 11/15/2000- MOUNT, DARRELL E. - Louisiana 1972 (*); 1975 (**); in school 72-74; Brussels, Belgium, American Protestant Church 74-77; St.Luke 77-80; Amite-Independence 80-81; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1981; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Evangelism and Singles 81- 83; Colorado Springs, First, Executive Minister 83-93; Park City, Community 93-5/31/97; Denver, Trinity 6/1/97- MUNSEY, JANET - Rocky Mountain 1986 (*); 1989 (**); Denver, Grace, Assoc. 86-89; Littleton, Minister of Youth and Education 89-92; Salida 92-93; Denver, Evanston 93-99; Ohio Conference, Cove UMC 99-; transferred East Ohio Conference 2001. MURPHY-GEISS, PAUL - Maine 1983 (*); New Hampshire 1986 (**); Christian Ministry in the National Parks 84-85; Bethlehem/Whitefield 85-87; United Campus Ministry to University of New Hampshire 87-90; Rocky Mountain College 90-93; transferred to Yellowstone Conference 1991; transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference, 1994; Colorado Springs, Sunrise, Assoc. 93-7/31/99; Denver, Evanston 8/1/99-

NADASI, JOHN - Eads/Haswell, Lamar youth 99-2002; Rocky Mountain 2002 (**) Paonia 2002- NAPIER, WARREN S. - Rocky Mountain 1985 (*); 1989 (**); Rinn (3/4 time) 6/1/87-93; Rinn 93- 98; Boulder, 3/4 time Bethel 98- NELSON, DAN D. - Rocky Mountain 1991 (*); 1993 (**); Brigham City, Aldersgate 2/1/90-6/30/01; Wyoming, Cheyenne, Frontier UMC 2001- NICKERSON, MICHAEL - Transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 2000; Parker, 6/1/2000- NUTTING, R. TED - Ordained in American Baptist Convention 1967 (**); Admitted to Rocky Mountain Conference 1981; Served American Baptist churches in Iowa and Colorado 6/67- 9/79; Fort Collins, First, Assoc. 10/15/79-85; Platteville 85-89; Loveland, First, Assoc. 89- 92; Incapacity Leave 12/1/91-

ODELL, DANIEL - Wyoming, Casper, Christ 93-1/23/99; Denver, Montclair 1/24/99-2002; Rocky Mountain 1999 (*); Rocky Mountain 2001 (**); Fort Lupton/Platteville 2002-8/14/02; Leave of Absence 8/15/02- ODELL, MICHELE - Rocky Mountain 1999 (*); 2001 (**); Denver, Cameron 98-99; Denver, Grace Assoc. 99- ODEN, VALERIE - Rocky Mountain Conference 1994 (*); 1999 (**); Parker 94-97; Trinidad 1/1/98- 1/31/01; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2/1/01-8/14/2002; Fort Lupton (Interim) 8/15/02- 1/15/03; Extension Ministries, United Church of Canada, Rimbey United Church 1/16/03 -04; Grace United Church, Edmonton 04- OLENYIK, DEBRA ANN - Northern Indiana 1980 (*); Rocky Mountain 1990 (**); transferred to Rocky Mountain 10/1/87; Newcastle, Assoc. (1/2 time) 10/1/87-88; Montrose, Assoc. (1/2 time) 88-91; Paonia 91-92; Olathe 10/10/92-12/1/93; Montrose, Assoc. 12/1/93-94; Colorado Springs, Wilson 94-97; Family Leave 97-98; Wyoming, Torrington 98-04; Estes Park 04- OMAN, LARRY V. - North Indiana 1967 (*); South Indiana 1969 (**); in school 67-69; University, Assoc. 69-72; Princeton, Faith 72-74; South Indiana Council on Ministries 10/15/74- 1/31/81; Nashville 2/1/81-84; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/84; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Youth 6/1/84-9/1/87; Greeley, Assoc. 9/1/87-91; Lakewood, Assoc. 91-96; Steamboat Springs 96- O’SHEA, RYAN - Iowa Conference; Broomfield, Ministry Team, 7/15/97-; transferred into Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/98; Rocky Mountain Conference 1999 (**); Voluntary Leave of Absence 5/1/2000-2002; Windsor, Assoc./Genesis Fellowship 2002- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 233

PANTELLIS, JORGE - Transferred from Iglesia Evangelica Methodista en Bolivia 7/1/03; Denver, Alameda Heights/Berkley 7/1/02 - PARK, CHUNG OH - Methodist Church of Korea 1967 (*); 1979 (**); Aurora, Christ Central Korean, Assoc. 93-96; Appointed to Attend School 96-2001; Honorable Location 2001 PARK, JIN TAE - Rocky Mountain 1995 (*); 2000 (**); Salt Lake City, Korean Worshiping Community 95-9/30/96; Denver, Asbury Korean, Assoc. (1/2 time) 10/1/96-2000; Leave of Absence 7/1/2000-04; Extension Ministries, Christian Home Newspaper, Editor 04- PATTERSON, DONNA LEE - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1997 (**); Breckenridge, Assoc. 93-95; Bailey, Deer Park 95-03; Alamosa 03 - PATZKE, LINDA B. - Rocky Mountain 1981 (*); 1984 (**); Appointed to Attend School 81-82; Park City 82-84; Eagle-Gypsum-Avon Felllowship, Assoc., 84-85; Ogden First, Assoc. 85- 88; Tooele-Eureka 88-89; Appointed to Attend School 89-91; Ogden Japanese Church (1/2 time) 91-92; Wheatland 92-98; Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak 98-7/31/03; Leave of Absence 8/1/03 - PAULSON, LARRY E. - Rocky Mountain 1975 (*); 1979 (**); Fort Morgan, Assoc. 78-80; Leave of Absence 80-81; Julesburg-Ovid 81-83; Arvada, Assoc. 83-11/15/84; Springfield-Pritchett 11/15/84-86; Appointed to Attend School 86-88; Rocky Ford, First 88-92; Lamar 9/1/92-93; Appointed to Attend School 94- 96; Chaplain, Arkansas Valley Medical Center 96-2/28/97; Colorado Springs, East 3/1/97-03; Denver, Grace 03 - PELLETIER, LINDA MARIE - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1998 (**); Appointed to Attend School 94-95; Wheat Ridge, Assoc. 95-97; Carbondale 97-4/10/99; Colorado Springs, First , Assoc. 4/11/99-12/1/2001; Louisville 11/15/2001- PERRY, GEORGE - Admitted from the American Baptist Convention 1981; Sundance 7/79;7/8/84; Cheyenne, First, Assoc. 7/8/84-9/1/88; Brighton 9/1/88-94; Colorado Springs, Central 94- 7/1/1999; In transition 7/1/1999-7/16/2000; Extension Ministries, Admissions Representative, Bethany College, Lindsburg, KS 7/17/2000-04; Chugwater/Wheatland 04- PETERS, GARY - Rocky Mountain 1976 (*); 1980 (**); Pine Bluffs 79-82; Palisade-DeBeque 82- 3/15/85; DeBeque (1/2 time) 3/15/85-6/30/85; Glenwood Springs, Counselor to Vietnam Veterans at Essex Growth Center 3/15/85- PHILLIPS, ELIZABETH - Rocky Mountain 1991 (*); 1994 (**) Appointed to Attend School 91- 92; Cheraw/Swink (3/4 time) 92-95; Appointed to Attend School 95-96; Sterling, Christ, Assoc. (1/2 time) 96-99; In transition 1999-2000; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2000- PHILLIPS, THOMAS L. - Rocky Mountain 1979 (*); 1982 (**); Appointed to Attend School 79- 81; Denver, University Park, Assoc. 81-84; Casper, Christ 84-89; Denver, Grant Avenue 89-92; La Junta 92-96; Sterling, Christ, 96-9/30/2002; Wheat Ridge 10/1/2002- PIERCE, SUSAN KAY - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1999 (**); Bailey, Deer Park Fellowship 93-95; Incapacity Leave 95-97; In transition 97-9/14/97; Denver, Berkeley/Highlands 9/15/97- 2001; Wyoming, Rock Springs 2001- PIXLER, WESLEY - Rocky Mountain 1975 (*); 1979 (**); Pueblo, St.Paul's, Assoc. 77- 11/15/77; Ellicott- Edison-Leader 11/15/77-80; Akron 80-87; Sandy 87-91; Ogden, Community 91-96; Estes Park 96-3/1/2001; Incapacity Leave 3/1/2001- PLATTNER, KENNETH - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1982 (**); Appointed to Attend School 78-81; Denver, Shalom Community, Pastoral Care and Counseling Center Director (3/4 time), Denver, University Park, Counseling Pastor (1/4 time) 1/1/83-9/1/92; Hope Care & Counseling Center, 9/1/92- ; Littleton, Columbine 3/6/2000-8/6/2000; Voluntary Leave of Absence 8/6/2000-1/31/2002; Extension Ministry, Hope Care & Counseling Center 2/1/2002- PLYMELL, SUSAN C. - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1982 (**); Appointed to Attend School 79-81; Pueblo, St. Paul's, Assoc. 81-83; Leave of Absence 83-8/1/87; Olney Springs (1/4 time) 8/1/87-96; Pueblo, Faith 7/15/96- PYLE, KAY GARDNER - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1993 (**); Castle Rock, Assoc. 90-11/1/93; University Park 11/1/93-94; Appointed to Attend School 94- 234 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

RACHELI, KATHLEEN TEENA - Rocky Mountain 2000 (*) 2003 (**); In Transition 7/1/00- 9/30/00; Family Leave 10/1/00-6/30/01; Lakewood, Assoc. 2001-03; Leave of Absence 03 - 6/30/04; Denver, Bethany 04- REDSHAW, ESTHER JEANNE - Rocky Mountain 1982 (*); 1986(**); Appointed to Attend School 82-83; Steamboat Springs, Assoc.-Oak Creek 83-86; Cheyenne Wells- Kit Carson 86-91; Haxtun 91- 93; Cheyenne, Frontier Fellowship 93-95; Dove Creek-Dolores 95-98; Boulder, Frasier Meadows 9/1/98-03;Fowler/Manzanola 03- -REINHARD, STEVEN D. - Rocky Mountain 1987 (*); 1990 (**); Appointed to Attend School 87- 88; Stratton- Seibert 88-10/30/91; Cedaredge Community 11/1/91-4/10/99; Utah, Mountain Vista 4/11/99- RICHARDS, KENT HAROLD - California-Nevada 1962 (*); Southern California-Arizona 1969 (**); in school 62-67; Claremont-Research 67-68; University of Dayton, Assistant Professor 68-72; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/72; Iliff School of Theology, Professor of Old Testament 72-97; In Transition 97-10/31/98; ATEM Society of Biblical Literature 11/1/98- RICHARDSON, CHRISTINE W. - Rocky Mountain 1979 (*); 1982 (**); Appointed to Attend School 79-81; Cheraw 81-83; Pueblo,Trinity 83-92; Sterling, Christ 92-96; Salida, First 96- RIDER, PAUL GORDON - New Mexico 1974 (*); Rocky Mountain 1978 (**); in school 74-77; Walsh 2/1/77-1/15/80; Chaplain, US Air Force 1/16/80- RIECKE, BRIAN - Local Pastor, North Texas, Jermyn UMC 1985-86; Lewisville, First, Youth Minister, 1986-88; Rocky Mountain 1991 (*); 1993 (**); Denver, Emmanuel, Assoc. 88-91; Eads-Haswell 91-95; Denver, Montclair 95-11/14/98; Rocky Mountain Conf. - Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries 11/15/98- RIECKE, JANE YOUTZ - North Texas 1985 (*); 1989 (**); Bellevue-Vashti-Joy 1984-1986; Lewisville, First Assoc. 1986-88; Wheat Ridge Assoc. 1988-91; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 91; Wiley-McClave 91-95; Denver, Warren 95-10/31/96; Family Leave 11/1/96- 7/1/97; Thornton 97-5/30/2000; Northglenn 6/1/2000- ROBINSON, ELAINE ANNE - Rocky Mountain 1995 (*) 2001 (**); Appointed to Attend School 95-; Emory University, Assistant to the Chaplain (1/4 time) 97-98; North Georgia Conference (1/2 time) 99-2000; Brite Divinity School, Ft. Worth, TX 7/1/00 - ROBINSON, TRUDY - Rocky Mountain 1999 (*) 2002 (**); Westminster, Assoc. 99-2001; Loveland, First, 2001- ROBLEDO, RAMON V. - Rocky Mountain 1992 (*); 1996 (**); Ellicott/Simla 92-11/1/93; Evans, (Part time) 11/1/93-95; Center/Saguache 95-2000; Akron 2000- ROSA, MELANIE - Rocky Mountain 1982 (*); 1986 (**); Appointed to Attend School 82-1/1/84; Denver, Grace, Assoc. 1/1/84-86; Eagle-Gypsum 86-89; Colorado Springs, Trinity 89-95; Lakewood 95- ROUSSET, EDWARD - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1980 (**); Mancos 78-3/1/80; Mancos-Marvel 3/1/80-88; Vineland 88-93; San Juan Area United Parish, Minister for Missions (1/4 time) 93-94; Towaoc Native American Missions (1/4 time) Marvel (1/2 time) 94-96; (3/4 time) 96- RUNDELL, JAY ALAN - Rocky Mountain 1988 (*); 1990 (**); Castle Rock, Assoc. 87-90; Denver, Alameda Heights-Bethany 90-94; Denver, Christ 94-03; Arvada 03 - RUSS, TERRILYNN - Louisiana Conference, transferred Rocky Mountain Conference 7/1/97; Wyoming, Pine Bluffs 97-03; Colorado Springs, East 03 -

SAGE, BRUCE A. - Rocky Mountain 1996 (*); 1998 (**); LaVeta and Walsenburg/Gardner 96-99; Fountain 99- SALTZGAVER, ELOISE R. - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1992 (**); Appointed to Attend School 89-90; Ordway 90-94; Carbondale 94-97; Sabbatical Leave 97-12/31/1999; North Park Community, Walden, CO 1/1/2000- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 235

SANDERS, DONALD E. - Nebraska 1976 (*); Rocky Mountain 1980 (**); Windsor 79- 84; Haxtun 84-86; Wiley-Hasty-McClave 86-89; Upton 89-1/14/91; Walsenburg/Gardner 1/15/91-92; Appointed to Another Conference, Nebraska 92-93; Appointed to Another Conference, Pacific Northwest 93-94; Leave of Absence 9/26/97-6/30/98; Incapacity Leave 7/1/98- SCHIESSWOHL, SCOTT J. - Rocky Mountain 1984 (*); 1987 (**); Appointed to Attend School 84-5/1/85; Wyoming Coalition of Churches, Executive Director 5/1/85-3/1/88; Indiana Council of Churches, Executive Director 3/1/88-93; Indianapolis, Methodist Hospital 93-96; Appointed to Southern Indiana Conference 96-6/1400; Utah, Park City 6/16/00-03; Evergreen 03 - SCHLICHTING, DONALD A. - Rocky Mountain 1971 (*); 1974 (**); Merino- Atwood 70-73; Westminster, Assoc. 73-76; Craig 76-83; Grand Junction, Crossroads 83-11/1/86; Gillette 11/l/86-93; Northglenn 93-1/14/2000; Utah, Hilltop 1/15/2000- SCHUSTER, J. CHARLES - West Virginia 1967 (*); 1969 (**); in school 67-70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1970; Denver, Christ, Assoc. 70-74; Thornton 74-78; Denver, Montclair 78-2/1/82; Boulder, First 2/1/82-87; Boulder, First, Co-Pastor 87-89; Arvada 89-03; Fort Collins, First 03 - SCHWIEN, JEAN LOFSVOLD - Rocky Mountain 1986 (*); 1989 (**); Appointed to Attend School 86-87; Olathe 87-92; Incapacity Leave 92-12/1/93; Olathe 12/1/93-9/30/95; Incapacity Leave 10/1/95-97; Pueblo, First, Assoc. 97-2001; Pueblo, First, 2001-2002; Lakewood, Green Mountain 2002- SCOTT, BLAINE - Missouri Conference, transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/97; Colorado Springs, First 94-98; Wyoming, Cheyenne, First, Assoc. 98-; SELBY, WILLIAM P. - South Indiana 1974 (*); 1979 (**); Wilkinson 74-77; in school 77-78; Greenfield, Assoc. 78-12/31/81; Bradley 1/1/82-10/14/83; transferred to Rocky Mountain 10/15/83; Casper, First, Assoc. 10/15/83-2/1/87; Highlands Ranch, St.Luke's 2/1/87-95; Sabbatical Leave 95-96; President, Growth with Integrity Resources 96- SERA, KEITH M. - Rocky Mountain 1985 (*); 1987 (**); Arvada, Simpson, English, Assistant 85- 88; Denver, Montclair 88-92; Appointed to Attend School 92-9/9/96; Leave of Absence 9/10/96-4/11/2002; Honorable Location 4/12/2002- SEWELL, ROBERT R. - North West Texas 1962 (*); 1966 (**); in school 61-64; Amarillo, St.Paul, Assoc. 64-66; Abilene, St.Paul, Assoc. 66-67; North West Texas Conference Coordinator of Youth Work 67-12/68; Silverton 12/68-70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1970; Salida 70-74; Julesburg-Ovid 74-1/1/77; Denver, Grace, Assoc. 1/1/77-81; Torrington 81-90; Salt Lake City, First 90-7/14/99; Glenwood Springs, First 7/15/ 99- SHAFER, MARCIA KAYLENE JANKE - Rocky Mountain 1992 (*); 1995 (**); Appointed to Attend School 92; Lakewood, Phillips, Assoc. 9/1/92-95, Greeley, First, Assoc. 95-2000; Vineland 7/15/2000-7/31/04; Yuma 8/1/04- SIDORAK, STEPHEN JAMES, JR. - Rocky Mountain 1974 (*); 1978 (**); Fort Collins, First, Assoc. 77-78; Salt Lake City, Centenary 78-12/21/80; Aurora, First 12/21/80-2/1/82; Colorado Council of Churches, Executive Director 82-8/1/85; The Peace Center of the Christian Conference of Connecticut, Executive Director 8/1/85-87; Connecticut Council of Churches, Executive Director 87- SILLAMAN, DENNIS W. - Northeast Ohio 1969 (*); Rocky Mountain 1973 (**); Fleming-Rockland 72-76; Sterling, Faith 76-9/1/84; Canon City 9/1/84- SIMON-PETER, REBEKAH - Rocky Mountain 1995 (*); 1998 (**); Denver, Scott, Assoc. (3/4 time) 95-2/13/98; Parker, 2/14/98-99; Wyoming, Rawlins 8/1/99- SIMONS, L. ALLEN - North Texas 1968 (*); 1971 (**); in school 68-70; Dallas, Ridgewood Park, Assoc. 70-71; Wichita Falls, First, Assoc. 71-78; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/78; Littleton, Minister of Education 6/1/78-6/89; Rocky Mountain Conference Council on Ministries, Associate Council Director 89-98; Conference Staff for Camping (½ time) 98- 12/31/03; Fruita UMC (½ time) 98- ; Retired 12/31/03. 236 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

SLAUGHTER, DOUGLAS W. - Nebraska 1976 (*); 1979 (**); Nebraska Conference, Conestoga Parish, Pleasant Dale, Denton, Malcolm 6/1/78-80; Appointed to School 80-86; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1990; Samaritan Center for Counseling and Training, Executive Director 6/1/86-93; Denver, Highlands 93-96; Utah, Ogden Community 96- SMITH, ERIC VAN THOMAS - Rocky Mountain 1987 (*); 1990 (**); Appointed to Attend School 87- 7/15/87; Lyons (3/4 time) 7/15/87-91; Boulder, Wesley Foundation 91; Boulder, Wesley Foundation (part time) and Associate Council Director (part time) 95-12/14/96; Denver, Scott 12/15/96- SMITH, O. GREGORY, III - North Texas 1968 (*); 1970 (**); Addison 65-69; Dallas- Forney- Heath 69-72; transferred to Rocky Mountain 5/30/72; Eagle-Gypsum 72-74; Loveland, First, Assoc. 74-76; Holly-Bristol-Granada 76-78; Pueblo, Adriance 78-80; Pueblo, Adriance-Beulah 80-3/1/81; Boulder, First, Assoc. 3/1/81-82; Price 82-85; Castle Rock, Assoc. 85-87; Denver, Cameron 87-92; Berthoud First 92-96; Incapacity Leave 7/1/96- SMYTHE, GRANVILLE D., JR. - Philadelphia 1965 (*); Rocky Mountain 1969 (**); in school 64- 67; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1967; Loveland, Assoc. 67-70; Limon 70-75; Parker 75- 94; Longmont, First 94-03;Colorado Springs, Central 03- SNAPP, JOYCE L. - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1998 (**); Denver, Grant Ave., Assoc, 93-94; Grant Ave., Co-Pastor 94-10/15/95; Leave of Absence 10/19/95-12/1/96; Denver, Alameda- Heights 12/1/96-2001; Monte Vista/Bowen 2001- STAPLETON, AMY - Rocky Mountain 2004 (**); Methodist Federation for Social Action, National Field Organizer, 03 - STEPHENS, SANDRA C. - Rocky Mountain 1981 (*); 1983 (**); Denver, Green Mountain, Assoc. 81-83; Leave of Absence 83-7/1/84; Littleton, Minister to Children 7/1/84-86; Denver, University Park, Assoc. 86-89; Breckenridge, Father Dyer 89- STOAKES, RICHMOND B. - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1992 (**); Rifle 89-8/15/91; Lakewood, Phillips, Assoc. 8/15/91-9/1/92; Lakewood, Phillips 9/1/92-96; Rifle 96-99; Colorado Springs, Central 99-03;Rifle 03- STRAW, HENRY FENNO, JR. - Rocky Mountain 1975 (*); 1978 (**); Eagle- Gypsum 77-78; Cheyenne, First, Assoc. 78-2/16/79; Carbondale 2/16/79-80; Leave of Absence 80-81; Appointed to Attend School 81-2001; Honorable Location 2001- STRICKLAND, WALTER L. - Pacific Northwest 1979 (*); Rocky Mountain 1981 (**); Transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/15/80; Longmont, First, Assoc. 80-86; Pagosa Springs 86-89; Colorado Springs, Wilson 89-94; Broomfield, Assoc. 94-95; Cortez 95-4/10/99; Boulder, Mountain View 4/11/99- STRIZEK, DANIEL - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1993 (**); Breckenridge, Assoc. 90-91; Westminster, Assoc. 91-10/15/96; Denver, Bethany 10/16/96-10/31/03; Incapacity Leave 11/1/03 -

TARMAN, PHILLIP A. - Texas 1966 (*); 1969 (**); Hutto, Central Texas 63-64; transferred to Texas 1964; Minerva Circuit 64-8/31/65; Thorndale 9/1/65-66; Golden-Alba 66-68; Freeport-St.Thomas 68-12/31/70; Conroe, First, Assoc. 1/1/71-6/2/73; Voluntary Location 6/2/73; Casper, First, Assoc. 7/1/80; Readmitted and transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/81; Casper, First, Assoc. 81-8/15/83; Limon 8/15/83-3/1/87; Ogden, Community 3/1/87-91; Loveland, First 91-95; Fort Morgan 95- TAYLOR, JUDITH LYNN - Rocky Mountain 1997 (*); 1999 (**) Hotchkiss/Crawford 97-03; Loveland, Trinity 03 - TAYLOR, PRISCILLA - Rocky Mountain 1995 (*); 1997 (**); Loveland, Assoc. 95-6/30/01; Colorado Springs, Calvary 7/1/01- THOMAS, PATRICIA LEE - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1996 (**); Bristol/Granada/Holly 94- 6/1/97; Broomfield, Assoc., (1/2 time) 6/1/97-8/31/2001; Cornerstone (full time) 9/1/2001- THOMPSON, JOHN - Transferred into the Rocky Mountain Conference 7/1/2002; District Superintendent, Mile High/Pikes Peak District 2002- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 237

THOMPSON, KEITH E. - Rocky Mountain 1980 (*); 1987 (**); Appointed to Attend School 80-81; Leave of Absence 81-84; Salt Lake City, First, Assoc. 84-86; Loveland, Trinity 86-89; Eagle-Gypsum 89-91; Colorado Springs, Calvary, Assoc. 91-94; Fort Morgan, Assoc. 94- 10/15/96; Westminster (3/4 time) 10/16/96- TOLL, ROBERT JOHN - Rocky Mountain 1970 (*); 1973 (**); Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 72-74; Grand Junction, Redlands 74-7/1/79; Golden, First 7/1/79-84; Boulder, Mountain View 84- 93; Littleton 93-12/31/95; Castle Rock 1/1/96-2/29/2000; Chaplain, Jefferson Country Community Corrections 3/1/2000- TUKUTAU, SIONE - Rocky Mountain 2000 (*) 2003 (**); Denver, Tongan Fellowship, Burns Menorial 7/1/98-1/31/99; Springfield/Walsh/Two Butes, Assoc. 2/1/99-4/30/2001; Colorado Springs, Korean American 5/1/2001-2002; Calhan/Rush 2002-

ULMER, GLENDA L. - Rocky Mountain 1987 (*); 1990 (**); Denver,Washington Park, Assoc. (3/4 time) 85- 1/1/88; Parker, Minister of Education and Youth (3/4 time) 1/1/88-91; Parker, Assoc. 91-94; Woodland Park 94-98; Woodland Park, Mountain View, Co-Pastor 98-2001; District Superintendent, Utah/Western/Mountain 2001-

VOSE, MARVIN R. - Rocky Mountain 1979 (*); 1982 (**); Fort Morgan,Assoc. 81-83; Julesburg- Ovid 83-88; Colorado Springs, Central 88-94; District Superintendent, Peaks and Plains 94- 99; Colorado Springs, Sunrise 99-

WARREN, STEVEN K. - Rocky Mountain 1983 (*); 1986 (**); Appointed to Attend School 83-84; Westminster, Assoc. 84-89; Pueblo, Faith 89-96; Montrose 96- WATERS, CAROLYN - Transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 2000; Boulder, First 5/1/00-03; Denver, Christ 03 - WATSON, KEITH ELWOOD - Rocky Mountain 1967 (*); 1973 (**); Littleton, St.Andrew, Assoc. 72-75; Limon 75-79; Sterling, Christ 79-86; Longmont, First 86-94; Glenwood Springs 94- 99; District Superintendent, Wyoming/Northeast Colorado District 99-04; Colorado Springs, Wilson 04- WEHR, CATHYE - Wisconsin (+) 1993; FD 1997; Rocky Mountain 2003 (**); Kenosha, First 93- 94; Burlington 94-98; Waukesha, First 1998-8/14/99; Transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 8/15/99; Sargent/Mosca 8/15/1999-04; Kemmer, Berta A. Penny Memorial 04- WELLS, LINDA HUNT - Rocky Mountain 1996 (*); 2000 (**); Denver, Merritt-Memorial (½ time) 9/12/93-99; Faith (1/2 time) 94-99; Lafayette 99- WEST, LOLA - Rocky Mountain 2001(*) 2003 (**); Vineland Rocky Mountain Conference 2000; Pueblo, Bethel 2000-03; 03- WESTLAKE, PATRICIA SAILORS - North Texas 1965 (*); Rocky Mountain 1969 (**); Dallas, Lovers Lane, Assoc. 67-68; Denver, Park Hill 68-69; Voluntary Location 1969; Readmitted 74; Denver, University Park, Assoc. 74-77; Alameda Heights 77-79; Appointed to Attend School 79-82; Denver, Grant Ave. 82-89; Boulder, St. Paul's 89-92; Fort Morgan 92-95; Colorado Springs, Trinity 95-10/1/03; Incapacity Leave 03 - WHITE, ROBERT W. - Rocky Mountain 1982 (*); 1986 (**); Appointed to Attend School 82-84; Rye 84-87; Montrose, Assoc. 87-88; Julesburg-Ovid 88-90; Northglenn, Assoc. 90-94; In transition; Fort Collins, First, Assoc. 8/22/94-03; Extension Ministries, Raeger Funeral Home, Director 03 - 04; Castle Rock, First 8/01/04- WILTERDINK, DUANE E. - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1992; Littleton, St. Andrew, Assoc. 1/23/91- 94; Leave of Absence 7/1/94-7/1/00; Incapacity Leave 2000- 238 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

WOOD, CHARLES MONROE - Rocky Mountain 1967 (*); 1973 (**); Stratton- Seibert 72-75; Cheyenne, First, Assoc. 75-76; Perkins School of Theology, Assistant Professor 76-88; Perkins School of Theology, Professor 88-92; Perkins School of Theology, Lehman Professor of Theology and Assoc. Dean of Academic Affairs, 92- WOOLMAN, ALFRED A. - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1995 (**); Wages-Pleasant Valley 82-85; Cheraw-Swink 85-92; Palisade 92-

XAVIER, CHRISTINE - Rocky Mountain 1982 (*); 1985 (**); Appointed to Attend School 82-83; Englewood, Assoc. (3/4 time) 83-84; Parker, Assoc. 84-88; Brush 88-92; Lafayette, First 92-95; Hygiene 95-03; Springfield, Walsh, Two Buttes 03 -

YOUNG, CAROLYN RICE - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1981 (**); Appointed to Attend School 78- 80; Littleton, St.Andrews, Assoc. 80-84; Therapist in private practice 84- YOUNG, GREGORY LANE - Rocky Mountain 1971 (*); 1973 (**); Cheyenne, First, Assoc. 72-75; Niwot 75-79; Littleton, St. Andrews, Assoc. 79-86; Littleton, St. Andrews, Minister of Counseling (1/4 time) 86-1/1/91; Pastoral Counselor 1/1/91-3/31/03; Northglenn, Assoc. (½ time) 4/1/03-12/1/03; Northglenn, Assoc. (3/4 time) 1/1/04-

ZILM, CLAIRE PHILLIPS - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1997 (**); Denver, Bethany (3/4 time) 94- 96; LaJunta Co-Pastor (3/4 time) 8/9/ 96-4/30/2001; Las Animas 5/1/2001- ZILM, GERALD D. - Rocky Mountain 1994 (*); 1997 (**); Denver, Alameda Heights (3/4 time) 94- 96; LaJunta Co-Pastor (3/4 time) 8/9/96-4/30/2001; (Full time) 5/1/2001- ZIMMERMAN, MARTI S. - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1985 (**); Appointed to Attend School 77- 78; Board of Global Ministries, World Division, 78-81; General Board of Global Ministries Board of Church and Society & Women's Division 81-11/15/85; World Council of Churches, Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, Geneva, Switzerland 11/15- 85-87; Appointed to Attend School 87-88; Lamar, Assoc. 88-92; Aurora, Smoky Hill, Co- Pastor, (1/2 time) 9/1/92-96; Director, Iliff Institute 96-99; Aurora, Smoky Hill (1/4 time) 99-2000; (3/4 time) 2000- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 239

PROBATIONARY DEACONS (1992 DISCIPLINE)

BOULTER, DIANE - Denver, Trinity 2000-2001; (½ time) 2001- DUNN, GEORGE - Rocky Mountain 2004; In Transition- HULL, DEBORAH J. - Rocky Mountain 2002; Glenwood Springs 2001- KLAWITTER, DANIEL - Rocky Mountain 2004; Extension Ministry, Service Employees Internation Local 105, Union Representative/Internal Organizer 04- MC CLELLAN, ANN - Littleton, Heritage 2001- STEWART, SANDRA - Longs Peak 2002-2/28/03; Extension Ministries, OUR Center 3/1/03 - SWIFT-KELLY, PENNY - Extension Ministries, Catholic Charities, Denver 03 - 12/31/03; Centennial, Smokey Hill, Assisting Minister (1/4 time) 1/1/04-

PROBATIONARY ELDERS (1996 DISCIPLINE)

AHN, JUNG SUP - Rocky Mountain 2003 (*); Pine Bluffs 03 - BARLOW, KRISTEN - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Colorado Springs, Sunrise, Associate 04 - BARLOW, THOMAS A. - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Green River 1/10/2002-6/30/03; Kemmerer, Berta A. Penney Memorial 1/10/02-6/30/04; Colorado Springs, Good Shepherd 04 - BOLES, JERRY, III - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Dove Creek, First (Part time) 2001-12/31/2001; (Full time) 1/1/2002-/Assoc. Cortez, First 1/1/2002-11/30/03; Colorado Springs, Trinity 12/1/03- BOYCE, LOREN - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Eaton, Alger Memorial 04- BROST, ELAINE - Rocky Mountain 2001(*); Colorado Springs, Peoples, 8/15/01-9/30/03; Leave of Absence 10/1/03-3/2/04; Discontinued 2004. BUCHANAN-BROWN, JOANNE - Rocky Mountain 2003 (*) ; Green River 03-11/30/03; Leave of Absence 11/30/03-3/3/04; Discontinued 3/3/04. BUNTING, MARYLU - Rocky Mountain (*); New England Conference, Salisbury, MA 04- CAMACHO, AISER - (*) Transferred to Rocky Mountain 2001; Pueblo, Wesley 01 - 03; Denver, Epworth 03 - CHO, ESTHER - Rocky Mountain 2002 (*); Fort Morgan, Assoc. 02-04; Leave of Absence 3/1/04- COOK, JENNIFER MICHELE - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Greeley, First, Assoc. 10/1/03- CRAM, CHARLES - Rocky Mountain 2002 (*); Denver, Washington Park, Assoc. 2000-6/30/01; Denver, Washington Park, Senior Pastor 2001- EARNSHAW, Emily - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Rye, Home 04- EVERHART, RAY (TODD) - Rocky Mountain 2002 (*); Burlington, Youth Minister (1/4 time) 2001-04; Stratton/Kirk (3/4 time) 2001-04; Stratton/Kirk 2004- GILLIKIN, MARGARET - Rocky Mountain 2003 (*); Casper, First, Assoc. 03 - HARD, OLGA - Antelope Springs/Willard/Snyder 1/7/01-9/15/2001; Hugo/Blue Cliff (Part time) 9/16/2001-5/30/2002; (Full time) 6/1/2002-03; Hugo/Blue Cliff 03 - HARRIS, KING - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Denver, Epworth 03- HEISTER, DAVID - Rocky Mountain 2003 (*); Brigham City, Aldersgate 02 - JOHNS-SCHLEICHER, BARBARA ANN - Rocky Mountain (+) 95; FD 1998; 2004 (*); Golden, Applewood Valley, 94- JONES, SAMUEL - Rocky Mountain 2002 (*); Wiley/McClave 2001- LILLIE, CAROL - Rocky Mountain 2001(*); Loveland, Trinity (½ time) and Spirit of Hope (½ time) 1/1/2000-12/31/2000; Greeley, Assoc. 01- 03; Laramie, Wesley Foundation, Director 03 - LIM, SOYOUNG - Rocky Mountain 2002 (*); Northglenn, Minister of Discipleship 7/1/01- 6/30/02; Leave of Absence 7/1/02-7/31/02; Littleton, Asbury Korean, Assoc. 8/1/02-03; Colorado Springs, Korean American 03-04; Leave of Absence 04- 240 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

MCDONALD, YONG HUI - Rocky Mountain 2003 (*); Denver, Chaplain of Spiritual Care, Exampla St. Joseph Hospital 03 - MUNOZ, STEPHANIE - Rocky Mountain Conference 2001(*); Wheat Ridge (Assoc.) 1/15/99- 2002; Grand Junction, First 2002-03; Berthoud 03 - NEWELL-GUAZZO, MARGARET (PEG) - Rocky Mountain 2001(*); Denver, Montbello Assoc. (1/2 time) 2000-2002; Denver, Montbello (Interim, 3/4 time) 02-03; Aurora, First 03- PEACOCK, TOM W. - Rocky Mountain 2000 (*); Fleming, 9/1/97-; Peetz, 2/8/98-2002; Pueblo, St. Paul 02- RAINWATER, LAURA EASTER - Sargent/Mosca 04- ROE, MARGARET - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Extension Ministries, Hospice of Metro Denver, Chaplain 04- ROOKS, JESSICA BETH - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Arvada, Associate, Youth Ministries, 6/1/02- SHAW, C. DENNIS - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Transferred to Rocky Mountain 2000; Extension Ministry, Children’s Latchkey at Trinity, Colorado Springs 2000- STRAUSS, ALAN DWIGHT - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Fleming/Leroy 02- THERP, KERRY - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Platteville 03 - YI, EUNJOO - Rocky Mountain 2004 (*); Monument, Tri-Lakes, Pastor of Nurturing Ministries 9/1/03-04; Pueblo, First, Associate 04-

PROBATIONARY MEMBERS (1992 DISCIPLINE)

HEART, MICHAEL - Transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference from Desert Southwest Conference 76/1/2002; Utah, Tooele/Eureka 8/1/2000; Discontinued 7/1/04. POTTER, TREVOR - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 2000; Denver, Brentwood 7/1/1999-2000; In Transition 2000-12/31/2000; Boulder, First 1/1/2001-04; Leave of Absence 04-

FULL TIME LOCAL PASTORS

BECHTEL, C B - Denver, Trinity, Director of Adult Ministries 10/1/03-04. BOLLACK, EDWARD - Wyoming, Sundance 7/15/98- CLAIR, RICHARD - Upton (1/2 time) 4/18/02; Hotchkiss - Crawford 10/1/03- CORDOVA, M. LOUISE - Chugwater 4/1/04-6/30/04;Inactive 6/30/04- DENNIS, DARRELL - Wages, Pleasant Valley 8/1/87-89; Chugwater 89-3/14/98; Holyoke 3/15/98- FORD, DON - Paonia 10/10/92-8/14/99; Pagosa Springs 8/15/99- GOETTEL, DeETTA - Ft. Lupton, (3/4 time) & Platteville, (1/4 time) 1/1/2000-2002; Lamar/Eads/Haswell 2002- JOHNSEN, ARLAN - Center - Saguache 9/15/02 -03; Monte Vista 03-04; Vineland 8/15/04- NGUYEN, THAI - Denver, Brentwood, 2001- SHORT, CRAIG RANDALL - Rye, Home 2002-04. SIMPSON, ROBERT F. - Denver, Bethany, Interim Local Pastor 11/1/03-04; Fort Collins, Christ, Associate, 8/1/04-

PART TIME LOCAL PASTORS ALLEN, C. DARNELL - Colorado Springs, People’s 04- ARRINGTON, JOHNNY - Dolores 12/13/98-03; Meeker 10/1/03- BESSEE, BURRY - Hygiene 03- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 241

BROWN, BETTY - Lyons 03- CARPENTER, RICHARD - Colorado Springs, St. Paul’s (3/4 time) 3/1/2001-03;Pikes Peak, 8/1/03- EARNSHAW, STEVE - Colorado Springs, Sunrise, Assoc. 1/1/01- FEUERSTEIN, ERIC - Evans 04- FONKEN, CURT - Pierce 98-99; Leroy/Pleasant Valley 99- FUNGALEI, SIONE - Utah, Salt Lake City, Orem Tongan Worshiping Community (½ time) 95- GIBSON, KAREN - Oak Creek Community, (1/4 time) 9/1/2002- GIBSON, PHILIP - Craig, Friendship (1/4 time) 3/10/93- GRAVES, GALE - Wyoming, Cheyenne, Grace 3/1/97- HILL, DOUGLAS - Olathe 04- HUESBY, LESTER - Dove Creek, 1/4 Time, 1/1/04 JOHNSON, PATRICIA - Commerce City, Goode Centennial 03 - KORHONEN, NADINE - Cheyenne, First, Associate 4/1/04- LATU, PAULA - Aurora, Burns Memorial, Tongan Fellowship (3/4 time) 2001- LIPINSKI, MICHAEL - Adriance 4/13/04- MCGEE, DAVID - Beulah, ½ Time, 04- MCLEAN, JOHN - Avondale 2/1/04- McPHERSON, JEAN - Central Texas Conference; FD 1997; transferred into Rocky Mountain Conference 1998; Minister of Music, St. Joseph Episcopal Church 98-02;Rocky Ford 1/1/03-6/30/03; PL, Olney Springs 7/1/03- METCALF, REX - Wyoming, Hillsdale 97- MOA, SIONE - Utah, Copperton 2000-2001; (1/4 time) 2001- MONEY, DAVID - Highlands Ranch, St. Luke’s, Assoc. 9/9/01- PASCHAL, CRAIG - Mancos 04- PARDUS, YVONNA - Highlands Ranch, St. Luke’s, Assoc. 98-99; Denver, Faith (1/4 time) 99- PERRY, MICHELLE - Ogden, First 03 - RICHARDS-STREET, VICKIE - Dolores, Johnson Memorial - 11/1/03 SHERWOOD, PATRICIA - Simla 5/15/02-5/1/04 SMITH, KATHERINE - Sandy, Hilltop, Assoc. 03 - SPECK, JUDY - Carpenter, 1/1/2001- SPENCER, JOSEPH - Upton (3/4 time) 11/1/03 - TODD,TERI - Parker, Associate Pastor (1/2 time) 04- VIBBERT, FAYE - Applewood Valley, Associate (Part-time) 04- WEBB, BEVERLY - Peetz 2002-

DEACONS IN FULL CONNECTION

Note: The date after (FD) designates the year they became DEACONS IN FULL CONNECTION.

ARNING, NANI - Transferred from Kansas East 2001; First, Colorado Springs, Assoc., 9/1/00-03; Leave of Absence 03 - 04; Colorado Springs, Sunrise, Assistant Director of Teaching Ministries 04- ASHE, JILL A. - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/92; FD 1997; Broomfield, First, Youth 92-94; In Transition 94-; Longmont, First 10/1/94-11/14/98; In Transition 11/15/98-4/14/99; Wheat Ridge 4/15/99-2001; Leave of Absence 2001-3/31/03; Extension Ministry, Broomfield Center 02 BASHAM, RITA - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/91; FD 1997; Denver, Park Hill 91-92; Brentwood 92- 242 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

BRUCE, LAURIE - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/89; FD 1997; Holly, Education 89-94; Wray 94-95; Wyoming, Green River 95-10/14/96; (LP Part time) 10/15/96-2000; Utah, Hilltop, Assoc. 2000-03; Extension Ministries, American Preparatory Academy 03-04; Leave of Absence 04- BRUNNER III, GEORGE STEPHEN - Rocky Mountain 6/96; FD 1999; Program Director, Denver Rescue Mission 96-12/14/96; Denver, Trinity, Assoc., 12/15/96- COULSON, ROBERT - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/96; FD 2003; Residential Director, Chins Up Youth & Family Services, Inc. 96-9/30/98; Las Animas (Supply) 10/1/98-8/31/99; (½ time) 9/1/99- 11/7/99; Lookout Mountain Youth Center 11/8/99- CREAGER, DOROTHY A. - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/83; FD 1999; Iliff School of Theology, Director of Housing 83- DAVIS, JUDY - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/85; FD 1997; Broomfield 85- DENKER, JOHN - FD 2002; Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Ave, Assoc. 2000-03; 3/4 time 03 - EDLUND, MARY - Transferred to Rocky Mountain from Minnesota Conference 2004; Durango, First, Assoc. 11/1/02-04; Extension Ministries, Durango, Animas Holistic Health Services 04-; ELLIOTT, CHARLENE K. - Rocky Mountain FD 2004; In transition 2001-12/31/2001; Colorado Springs, Sunrise 1/1/2002- FEST, BEVERLY - Rocky Mountain (+) 1997; FD 2000; Boulder, First 97-8/2/2000; Broomfield, Assoc., 8/2/2000-10/5/02; Extension Ministries, Boulder Community Hospital 10/6/02 - GERTENBACH, LINDA - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/91; FD 1997; Golden, Applewood Valley, Education and Program 91-95; Boulder, Mountain View, Minister of C.E. 95-04; Leave of Absence 04- GRAF, JOLAIN - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/91; FD 1997; Denver, Chaplain, Porter Hospital 91-93; Community Hospice 93- HARTER, STEVE - Pacific Northwest Conference; Colorado Springs, First 8/1/97-; transferred into Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/98- JUAREZ, DEBRA - Rocky Mountain (+) 1999; FD 2002; Highlands Ranch, St. Luke’s /2000-2001; Centennial, Hope, 01-03; 3/4 time 03 - KAUERZ, MARLA F. - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/86; FD 1997; Littleton, St. Andrew, Director of Education 86-12/31/96; In transition 1/16/97-; Colorado Council of Churches, Covenant for Children 1/16/97-7/14/97; Denver, Christ, Assoc., (3/4 time) 7/15/97-1998; (full time) 1998- 03; Greenwood Village, Hope 03 - KENDALL, BETTY - FD 1999; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 3/1/99; Grand Junction, Crossroads 9/1/98-04; Leave of Absence 04- KNISS, BETTY - Rocky Mountain (+) 1997; FD 2000; Fort Collins, , Christ 97-2000; LAWRENCE, DEBORAH - Rocky Mountain (+) 1999; FD 2002; Denver, University Park 1999-; MARSHALL, LINDA - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 3/1/99; Rocky Mountain Conf. - Director of Appointive Leader Development 7/1/97-1/14/99; Denver, Trinity, Minister of Congregational Care 1/15/99- McKINNEY, DOUGLAS - Florida Conference; transferred into Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/98; Colorado Springs, First, Executive Minister 11/1/97-2001; School 2001-8/31/2001; Parker 9/1/2001- OWSLEY, JUDY - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/90; FD 1997; Colorado Springs, St. Paul's, Education 90- 93; Colorado Springs, First, Adult Ministries and Missions 93-11/30/02; In Transition 12/1/02-1/31/2003; Colorado Springs, Central. Minister of Congregational Development 2/1/2003- RATLIFF, MICHAEL - North Georgia Conference ; FD 1997; Roswell, First; transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/96; Littleton, St. Andrew 6/1/96- SMITH, CATHERINE (CATHY) - FD 2002; Arvada, Assoc. 01-04; Leave of Absence 04- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 243

DIACONAL MINISTERS NOTE: The date following (+) is the date of Consecration.

GOODIER, BEVERLY - Rocky Mountain (+) 1999; Life Support System Publishing 9/1/99-2003; Salt Lake City, Christ Church, Dir. of Youth Min. 03-

DEACONESSES

LIM, KUMJA - Commissioned 2004; Centennial, Asbury Korean, Coordinator of Silver Ministry 3/23/04- ROBLEDO, LILIWA - Transferred from the Philippines; Philippines, Harris Memorial Collage, Dean of Academic Affairs 04- 244 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

MINISTERS RETIRED FROM FULL CONNECTION

Every Retired Minister is held in honor as Pastor Emeritus of every charge served, and in retirement each pastor is to be given the place of honored precedent. A retired pastor has a seat in the Charge Conference where that pastor resides and in retirement is supported by the whole church.

BISHOP ELECTED FROM THIS CONFERENCE - RETIRED McCONNELL, CALVIN DALE - Colorado 1952 (*); 1954 (**); Director of Religious Education,Grand Junction, 52-53; Associate and Student Director, University Park, Denver, 53-6/1/55; transferred to California-Nevada Conference 6/1/55; Williams 55-58; Director of Wesley Foundation, Stanford, and Minister of Youth, 1st Methodist, Palo Alto, 58-61; transferred to Oregon, 9/1/61; University Chaplain, Willamette University, Salem, 61-67; transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference, 6/1/67; Christ, Denver 67- 12/1/72; First, Boulder 12/1/72-12/1/79; First, Colorado Springs 79-80; Elected to the Episcopacy and consecrated July 18, 1980, a Bishop of The United Methodist Church at the Western Jurisdictional Conference in Palo Alto, California; assigned to the Portland Area 80-88; Bishop, Pacific Northwest Conference 88-96; Retired 1996. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ARNOLD, GARY LEE - North Iowa 1959 (*); Rocky Mountain 1962 (**); in school 59-62; transferred to Rocky Mountain 4/62; Limon 62-63; Fort Lupton 63-67; Broomfield 67-77; Boulder,Mountain View 77-1/1/81; Leave of Absence 81-82; Retired 1982. ASHWORTH, ANTHONY J. - Rocky Mountain 1969 (*); 1972 (**); Minister of Youth, Colorado Springs, Good Shepherd 69-71; Kemmerer 71-9/24/73; Longmont, Longs Peak 9/24/73-75; Golden, Applewood Valley, Assoc. 75-77; Delta 77-85; Loveland, First, Assoc. 85-87; Loveland, First, Co-Pastor 87-89; Loveland, First 89-91; Colorado Springs, Good Shepherd 91-04; Retired 2004-; Ketchikan, Alaska Conf. 04-

BARNES, JAMES E. - South Georgia 1956 (*); 1958(**); Macon-Doles 56-59; Conference Director of Youth Work 59-60; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1960; Denver, Park Hill Minister of Youth 60-10/62; Golden, Applewood Valley 10/62-3/31/75; Littleton 3/31/75-1/28/80; Denver, Trinity 1/28/80-1/31/97; Retired 1/31/97. Deceased 5/4/04 BECK, EDWARD P. - Holston 1960 (*); 1963 (**); In School 60-62; General Board of Evangelism 62-68; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1968; Denver, Warren 68-9/15/74; Minister in and to Society 9/15/74-77; Windmill Dinner Theater 77-4/1/80; Pueblo, First 4/1/80-83; Colorado Springs, Sunrise 83-12/1/93; ABLC-D; Arizona, Desert Garden United Church of Christ 12/1/93-2002. Retired 7/1/2002. BELLWOOD, LESTER R. - Colorado 1950 (*); 1953 (**);Denver, Warren Assistant 50-51; Denver, Asbury, Assistant 51-52; in school 52-55; Gammon Theological Seminary Professor 55-62; Fort Logan Mental Health Center Director 62-1/1/79; Bellwood Educational Resources Center, Co-Director 1/1/79-82; Retired 1982; Deceased 2/24/04. BENESH, GORDON J. - Colorado 1953 (*); 1956(**); Golden, First, Assistant 53-55; Denver, Washington Park, Assistant 55-56; in School 56-60; Meeker 60-66; Denver, Phillips 66-70; Haxtun 70-79; Ogden, First 79-88; Denver North District Superintendent 88-89; which became Metro/Mountain District 89-95; Retired 1995; Lafayette, First 95-99; Lakewood, Associate 1/4 time 10/1/03 - 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 245

BENNANZAR, JOHN THOMAS - Rocky Mountain 63 (*); 66 (**); Olathe 63-65; Steamboat Springs 65-68; Steamboat Springs-Oak Creek 68-70; Colorado Springs, Central 70-71; Longmont, First, Assoc.71-72; Alamosa 72-3/1/75; Utah Counselor for Mission 3/1/75- 1/1/79; Rocky Mountain Conference, Administrative Coordinator 1/1/79-85; Edgewater 85- 92; Incapacity Leave 92-94, Retired 1994. BIRD, D. ATWOOD - Colorado 1943 (*); 1945 (**); Denver, Simpson, Assistant 43-45; Salt Lake City, Centenary 45-48; Ogden 48-50; Chaplain, U.S. Air Force 50-79; Leave of Absence 79-80; Retired 1980. BLEYLE, DEANNA MAE - Nebraska 1966 (*); Rocky Mountain 1973 (**); in school 66-70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/19/72; Greeley, Assoc. 6/19/72-79; Cheyenne District Superintendent 79-85; Denver, Green Mountain 85-89; Laramie 89-92; Retired 1992. BLEYLE, DONALD K. - Nebraska 1960 (*); Rocky Mountain 1962 (**); Nebraska In School 60-62; Colorado Springs, First, Youth Minister 62-65; Withdrawn 65-67; Readmitted 67(*); Hugo 67-68; Hugo-Blue Cliff 68-1/1/72; Monte Vista-Bowen 1/1/72-5/3/81; Lamar 5/3/81-88; Golden, Applewood Valley 88-2000; Retired 2000. BLINN, JOHN P. - Rocky Mountain 1967 (*); 1971 (**); in school 67-70;Ogden, Washington Terrace 70-74; Denver, University Park, Assoc. 74-76; Las Animas 76-81; Denver, Evanston 81-86; Council Director, Rocky Mountain Conference Council on Ministries 86- 92; Wheat Ridge 92-97; District Superintendent, Sunshine/Pikes Peak 97-2003; Retired 2003. BLOEDE, LOUIS W. - Wisconsin (EUB) 1950 (*); 1953 (**); Madison, First, Minister to Students 51-53; Wautoma, Grace 53-57; Appointed to Attend School 57-58; Center Massachusetts 58-60; Green Bay, Peace 60-65; Evangelical Theological Seminary, Professor of Worship and Homiletics and Director of Field Education 65-74; Iliff School of Theology, Professor of Parish Ministries and Director of Field Education 74-; Transferred from Wisconsin Conference 5/11/81; Iliff School of Theology, Professor of Parish Ministries and Director of Ministerial Studies 81-95; Retired 1995; Denver, University Park, Minister of Pastoral Care (part time) 95-2000. BLOOR, DONALD E. - Transferred from West Ohio 6/1/75; Colorado Springs, St. Paul's Assoc. 75- 78; Colorado Springs, Stratmoor Hills 78-90; Retired 1990. BOIGEGRAIN, WALTER J. - Colorado 1951 (*); 1954 (**); Denver, Trinity, Assistant 51-53; Rifle 53-56; Westminster 56-64; Lakewood 64-72; Grand Junction District Superintendent 72-78; Denver, Park Hill 78-82; Wheat Ridge 82-92; Retired 1992; Grand Junction, First, Interim 3/15/04- BOLLINGER, HOMER PHILON - Colorado 1947 (*); Nebraska 1949 (**); Denver, Warren, Assistant 47- 48; transferred to Nebraska 1948; in school 48-50; Osceola 50-55; Sidney, First, Assoc. 55-2/58; transferred to Rocky Mountain 2/58; Colorado Springs, First, Youth Director 2/58-61; Wheat Ridge, Assoc. 61-64; Wheat Ridge, Minister of Education 64-65; Fort Collins, Minister of Youth 65-68; Sabbatical 68-69; in school 69-70; Supernumerary 70-72; Retired 1972. BOSSART, DONALD E. - Wisconsin 1955(*); Western Pennsylvania 1958 (**); transferred to North Indiana 1959; transferred to South Indiana 59-60; in school 55-60; transferred to Rocky Mountain 9/1/70; Denver University Campus Ministry 7/1/70-74; Iliff School of Theology, Asst. Prof. of Ministry 74-97; Retired 1997 BOTKIN, GUY R. - Rocky Mountain 1966 (*); 1968 (**); Denver, Epworth Parish 66- 73; Denver, University Park, Assoc. 73-74; Fowler-Manzanola 74-79; Haxtun 79-82; Parachute 82-83; Parachute-Fruita 83-85; Parachute-DeBeque 85-99; Retired 1999. BRIAN, EVAN VANCE - Northwest Texas 1954 (*); Rocky Mountain 1960 (**); Tuscola 54-55; Trent 55-56; in school 56-60; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1960; Hugo 60-61; Holly- Hartman 61-65; Powell 65-69; transferred to Yellowstone 1969; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1970; Holyoke 70-75; Johnstown 75-78; Palisade 78-10/79; Palisade-DeBeque 10/1/79-82; Retired 1982. 246 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

BROWN, ALTON L. - Oklahoma 1966 (*); Rocky Mountain 1969 (**); in school 67; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1966; Denver, Inner City (Old Simpson) 67-69; Church on High 69-70; Denver, Applewood Valley, Assoc.- Church on High, Assoc. 70-72; Breckenridge-Frisco 72-79; Denver, Hope 79-86; Evergreen 86-90; Retired 1990. BROWN, EDWARD RUSSELL - Little Rock 1956 (*); North Arkansas 1962 (**); Piney Grove- Fountain Lake 56-57; in School 57-61; transferred to North Arkansas 1961; Jonesboro, First, Assoc. 61-62; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/62; Dove Creek-Blanding 62-63; Kearns 63-67; Ft. Lupton 67-69; Northglenn 69-74; Littleton, St. Andrews 74-1/1/87; River Hills Community Church, Lake Wylie, SC 1/1/87-99; Retired 1999. BROWN, GEORGE ARTHUR - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1982 (**); Appointed to Attend School 77-81; Littleton, Heritage 81-90; Denver, Emmanuel 90-8/31/97; In Transition-Sabbatical Leave 9/1/97-2/28/98; Retired 3/1/98. BROWN, LEWIS D. - New Mexico 1953 (*); 1955 (**); Velarde-Alcade 55-58; Ojo Caliente 58-66; Blanca 68-69; Appointed to Attend School 69-70; Leave of Absence 70-74; Retired - 20 Year Rule 74-87; Retired 1987. BRUSH, FRANCIS W. - Reinstated for purpose of retirement 1979. Retired 1979. BULLOCK, RALPH R. - Rocky Mountain 1974 (*); 1977 (**); in school 74-76; Springfield- Pritchett 76-82; Holyoke 82-11/1/84; Holly 11/1/84-3/31/88; LaJunta 4/1/88-92; Retired 1992; Kirk 93-96; Stratton/Kirk 99-2001 BURTON, EDWINA WARD - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1991 (**); Niwot 89-99; Retired 1999.

CALDWELL, GILBERT HAVEN, JR.. - New England Conference 1956 (*); 1960 (**); in school 56-58; Bryantville 58-63; Boston Union 65-68; Boston District Superintendent 68-69; New York City, Exc. Director of Ministry 69-73; New York Conference, First Church, New Haven 73-78; New England Conference Univ. of Massacussetts Campus Ministry 78-80; General Comm. On Religion and Race 80-86; Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, St. Daniels 86-89; Mary McLeod Methune, District Superintendent 89-94; New York Conference, St. Mark’s, Manhattan 94-97; transferred into Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/98; Denver, Park Hill 9/1/97-12/31/2000; ½ time 1/1/00; Retired 7/1/01. CALHOUN, JAMES M. - Smithville, Ga, Supply Pastor 54-55; South Georgia 1955 (*); 1957 (**); Smithville 55-56; Pinehurst 56-59; Warner Robins-Northview 59-60; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1960; Denver, Park Hill, Minister of Evangelism 60-63; Colorado Springs, St. Paul 63-68; Holly-Bristol-Granada 68-70; Denver, Phillips 70-77; Casper, First 77-82; Denver, Park Hill 82-92; District Superintendent, Peaks and Plains District 92-2/1/94; Colorado Springs, Sunrise 2/1/94-99; Retired 1999.Howard Memorial, Woodrow, CO 99- CARLSEN, CARL - Reinstated for purposes of retirement 92; Retired 1992. CAVENDER, JAMES W. - North Texas 1965 (*); transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/66; Rocky Mountain 1967 (**); Basalt-Thomasville 66-68; Basalt-Carbondale-Thomasville 68-74; Laramie 74- (Sabbatical Leave 78-79)-85; Glenwood Springs 85-12/1/93; appointed to Another Conference 12/1/93-95; Retired 1995. CHAMBERS, GLENN A. - Northwest Texas 1955 (*); 1960 (**); Midland, First, Assoc. 55-56; Fargo- Wildcat 56-59; Monroe 59-61; Lubbock, First, Assoc. 61-64; Crowell 64-65; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/65; Glenwood Springs 65-68; Colorado Springs, St. Paul 68-73; Pueblo District Superintendent 73-79; Denver, Grace 79-92; Incapacity Leave 92-94; Retired 1994. CHRISTIE, GEORGE C. - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1980 (**); Denver, Trinity, Assoc. 79-80; Aurora, Burns, Assoc. 80-81; Denver, St. Paul's 81-89; Paonia 89-1/9/91; Appointed to Attend School 1/9/91-98; Retired 1998. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 247

COBURN, ROBERT C. - Colorado 1954 (*); 1956 (**); in School 54-58; Ohio State University Assistant Professor 58-59; Dartmouth College Instructor of Philosophy and Religion 59-60; University of Chicago Assistant Professor of Philosophy 60-65; University of Chicago Assoc. Professor of Philosophy 65-68; Cornell University Visiting Associate Professor of Philosophy 66; University of Chicago Professor of Philosophy 68-71; University of Washington Professor of Philosophy 71- ; University of Bergen, Norway, Visiting Professor of Philosophy 86-92; Seattle, University of Washington, Professor of Philosophy 92-2000; Retired 2000. CONNER, DAVID E. - Mississippi 1973 (*); 1980 (**); in school 73-79; Sandy Hook-Hopewell 79- 80; Americus Charge 80-81; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/15/81; Cedaredge 81-86; Estes Park 86-91; Denver, University Park 91-94; Appointed to Attend School 94-95; Retired 1995 COOPER, WILLIAM G. - Rock River 1956 (*); Rocky Mountain 1959 (**); transferred to Wyoming State 1956; in school 56-59; Walden 59-62; Broomfield 62-67; Littleton, St. Andrew 67-71; Pueblo, St. Paul 71-77; Denver, Phillips 77-81; Pueblo District Superintendent 81-85; Cheyenne District Superintendent 85-4/1/87; Colorado Springs, Good Shepherd 4/1/87-6/30/91. Retired 1991. COSNER, JAMES W. - East Wisconsin 1964 (*); transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/65; Rocky Mountain 1967 (**); Sundance 65-67; Chaplain U.S. Army 67-76; Westminster, Assoc. 76- 79; Cheyenne Wells-Kit Carson 79-85; Hugo-Blue Cliff 85-89; Akron 89-95; Walden, North Park Community 95-96; Retired 1996.; Willard/Snyder/Antelope Springs 5/21/00-12/21/00; LeRoy/Pleasant Valley 5/15/2002-2002 COULTER, DAVID C. - Oregon-Idaho 1954 (*);11956 (**); In school 54-56; American Falls- Aberdeen 56-59; Fairfield 59-61; Wesley Foundation, Ashland 61-69; Campus Ministry, Rogue Valley 69-70; Campus Ministry, Ashland 70-72; transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/72; Campus Ministry, Laramie 72-78; Brigham City 78-84; Sabbatical Leave 84-11/1/85; Salt Lake City, Centenary (1/2 time) Protestant Chaplain, VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City (1/2 time) 11/1/85-92; Salt Lake City, Centenary 92-94; Retired 1994. COWELL, WILBURN JAMES - Memphis 1963 (*); 1966 (**); in school 63-65; Memphis, Mad. Heights, Assoc. 65-68; Paris, Trinity 68-70; Mullins, Assoc. 70-74; Clinton, First 74-76; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/76; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Evangelism 76- 1/1/81; Colorado Springs, Sunrise 1/1/81-83; General Board of Discipleship, Director of Congregational Development 83-91; Sandy, Hilltop, 91-97; Ft. Collins, First, 97-2003; Retired 2003. COX, MERTON M. - Ohio 1948 (*); 1950 (**); Toledo, Bay Shore 48-49; Cygnet 49-53; transferred to Wyoming State 1953; Basin 53-56; Casper, Christ 56-58; Cheyenne, Grace 58-61; in school 61-62; Florence 62-65; Colorado State Penitentiary, Chaplain, Canon City, Colorado 65-86; Retired 1986. CRITCHETT, HUGH A. - Nebraska 1937 (*); Colorado 1943 (**); in school 37-38; Eads-Haswell- Brandon-Sheridan Lake-Towner 38-40; Eads-Haswell-Brandon-Sheridan Lake 40-42; transferred to Colorado 1942; Yuma 42-45; Wheat Ridge 45-46; Monte Vista 46-52; Denver, Montclair 52-61; Pueblo District Superintendent 61-67; Westminster 67-71; Pueblo, First 71-76; Brighton 76-1/9/79; Retired 1979. CURTI, JOSAFAT F. - Rio Grande 1952 (*); 1954 (**); Weslaco-Donna 53-58; Harlingen Circuit 53-57; transferred to Philadelphia 5/23/57; Philadelphia, Messiah 57-65; transferred to Rocky Mountain 7/1/65; Pueblo, Messiah 7/1/65-69; Messiah-Campus Ministry 69-73; MARCHA, Executive Secretary 73-77; Denver, Berkeley 77-78; Board of Discipleship 78- 82; Merino 82-1/1/83; Rocky Mountain Conference Council on Ministries, Assoc. Program Director for Hispanic Ministries 1/1/83-1/1/86; Director of Hispanic Ministries of the Denver Districts 1/1/86-87; Denver, John Collins 87-2/14/88; Trinidad 2/14/88-90; Retired 1990. 248 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

CURTIS, TYLER - Southern California-Arizona 1971 (*); 1975 (**); Full Time Lay Pastor, Long Beach, Grace, Assoc. 69; in school 70; Appointed to Attend School 71; Lake Havasu City, St. Michael’s 73; Pacific and Southwest: Leave of Absence 7/77; Glendale, First, Assoc. 1/78; Alaska Missionary Conference, Anchorage, Bayshore, 79; California Pacific: ABLC, United Methodist Reporter 85; Leave of Absence 87; Burbank, First, Assoc. 89; ABLC, McCurdy School 92; Yellowstone Conference: Worland-Ten Sleep 93; AOC Rocky Mountain 426.1, Louisville/Mead 95-11/1/97; transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 6/1/97; Louisville 11/1/97 -11/14/2001; Retirement 11/15/2001.

DANIELS, DANIEL LEE - Rocky Mountain 1960 (*); 1962 (**); Boulder, First, Assoc. 60-62; Pueblo, Trinity 62-65; in school 65-66; Boulder, First, Assoc. 66-68; Appointed to Attend School 68-73; Ministry in and to Society 73-77; Boulder, Director of Housing, University of Colorado 77-95; Retired 1995 DAVIS, JAMES W. - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1981 (**); Appointed to Attend School 78-79; Littleton, Assoc. 79-11/18/81; Denver, Merritt (1/2 time) 11/18/81-1/1/83; (full time) 1/1/83-9/1/84; Durango, Assoc. 9/1/84-86; Haxtun 86-90; Louisville 90-95; Louisville, Celebration Community (3/4 time) 95-10/21/1999; Retired 10/2/1999. DAY, SAMUEL SUBLETTE - Northwest Texas 1961 (*); Rocky Mountain 1963 (**); in school 61- 63; Lovell- Deaver 63-66; Aspen 66-68; Durango 68-72; Casper, First 72-77; Grand Junction, First 77-85; Denver South/Colorado Springs District Superintendent 85-89; which became Mile High/Pikes Peak District 89-90; Englewood, Hope 90-95; Fort Collins, First 95-97; Retired 1997. .DeLANCEY, HAROLD ROBERT - Southern California-Arizona 1948 (*); Colorado 1950 (**); in school 48-49; transferred to Colorado 1949; Hugo-Boyero 49-51; Salt Lake City, Centenary 51-56; transferred to Wyoming State 1956; Rawlins 56-59; Denver, Cameron 59- 63; Ogden, First 63-67; Denver, Highlands 67-71; LaJunta 71-78; Castle Rock 78-81; Denver, Phillips 81-84; Denver, Warren 84-88; Retired 1988. DIVELBISS, JAMES E. - Rocky Mountain 1953 (*); 1964 (**); in school 53-59; no record of appointment 59-61; Westmar College, Assoc. Professor of Biology 61-85; Retired 1985. DOWNS, MARYANN - Rocky Mountain 1973 (*); 1980 (**); Pueblo, First-El Mesias, Assoc. 79-81; Boulder, Mountain View, Assoc. 81-85; Aspen 85-91; Golden, First 91-95; Retired 1995; Deceased 3/9/04.

ELGIN, GEORGE O., JR. - Western Pennsylvania 1960 (*); 1962 (**); Nineveh-Hopewell Ct. 57- 60; W. Green Group Ministry 60-61; Carmichaels 61-66; Chaplain, US Army 66-84; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/16/84; Colorado Springs, Calvary, Assoc. 6/16/84-91; Pueblo, Wesley 91-12/30/97; Retired 12/31/97. ELLIS, ROBERT ARTHUR - Rock River 1957 (*); Rocky Mountain 1959 (**); Colorado Springs, East, Assistant 9/15/56-58; transferred to Rocky Mountain 3/1958; Ordway 3/58-1/61; Fountain 1/61-10/15/66; Idaho Springs-Central City 10/16/66-68; Idaho Springs 68-89; Retired 1989. ELY, ROBERT ARTHUR - Northwest Texas 1954 (*); 1957 (**); in school 54-56; Truscott-Foard City 56-57; Voluntary Location 5/31/57; Readmitted 5/30/58; Higgins 58-60; Wheeler 60- 64; Clarendon 64-6/9/66; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/9/66; Boulder, First, Assoc. 6/9/66-10/15/66; Kemmerer-Evanston 6/13/67- 11/69; Alamosa 11/69-72; Denver South District Superintendent 72-76; Denver, Trinity 76-3/80; Salt Lake City, Christ 3/16/80- 12/31/85; Retired 1985. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 249

ENGLE, DAVID WEST - Pacific Northwest 1959 (*); Rocky Mountain 1963 (**); in school 59-61; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/61; Denver, University Park Youth Worker 61-62; Dolores-Lewis 62-67; Fort Collins, Minister of Visitation 67-10/69; Cortez 10/69-7/1/76; Montrose 7/1/76-9/1/81; Sabbatical Leave 9/1/81-7/1/83; Denver, Cameron 83-87; Appointed to Attend School 87-89; Retired 1989. ENGLISH, THOMAS MICHAEL - North Arkansas 1956 (*); 1965 (**); Vilonia 55-57; in school 57-60; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/10/60; Pierce 60-61; Erie 64-65; Boulder, St.Paul 65-71; Laramie 71-74; Denver, Green Mountain 74-4/25/82; Leave of Absence 4/25/82- 7/5/83; Denver, Trinity, Assoc. 83-1/15/86; Salt Lake City, Christ 1/15/86-6-30-92; Denver, Park Hill 92-97; Retired 1997. ESSING, MARVIN ALLAN- Rocky Mountain 1962 (*); 1965 (**); Colorado Springs, East, Assoc. 61-64; Park City 64-65; in school 65-67; Methodist Home for Children, Williamsville, N.Y. 67-68; Cheraw-Boy's Ranch, Swink 68-69; Cheraw-Swink 69-1/1/73; Brush 1/1/73-78; Loveland, First, Assoc. 78-6/1/82; Berthoud 6/1/82-90; Haxtun 90-91; Denver, Berkeley- Faith 91-92; Johnstown 92-10/14/97; Lakewood, Phillips 10/15/97-6/30/01; Retired 7/1/01. EVERDING, H. EDWARD - North Central New York 1957(*); 1960 (**); in school 57- 67; Iliff School of Theology, Professor 67-3/31/81; transferred to Rocky Mountain 4/1/81; Iliff School of Theology, Associate Professor of New Testament, Director of Continuing Education and Summer School 81-82; Iliff School of Theology, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs 82-99; Retired 1999. EYMAN, TERRY -Rocky Mountain 1991 (*) 1993 (**); Florence 87-94; Chaplain & Bereavement Coordinator, Corsicana, Texas, Hospice of Cedar Lake 12-12-94-1/5/97; Florence, Colorado, Sangre de Christo Hospice 1/1/97-2/29/04; Retired 3/1/04.

FERGUSON, DAVID O. - North Central New York 1966 (*); 1969 (**); in school 66-70; Great Bend- Champion 70-71; in school 71-72; transferred to Southern New England 6/8/72; Lynn-Lakeside 72-74; Supernumerary 74-1/14/75; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1/15/75; Eagle-Gypsum 1/15/75-3/7/77; Center-Saguache 3/7/77-81; Rocky Ford 81-87; Fort Collins, Christ 87-97; Colorado Springs, St. Paul’s 97-98; Thornton, Good Shepherd 8/1/98-2002; Incapacity Leave 2002-1/1/2003; Retired 1/1/2003. FINLEY, DAVID BURTRAM - Rocky Mountain 1958 (*); 1962 (**); Indian Village, Concord, Indiana 58-61; Niwot 62-8/64; Stratton-Bethune 8/64-69; Stratton-Kirk 69-1/70; Stratton- Seibert 1/70-72; Center-Saguache 72-1/15/77; Julesburg-Ovid 1/15/77-79; Greeley, Assoc. 79-84; Keenesburg-Hudson 84-88; Windsor 88-94; Torrington 94-98; Retired 1998. FINLEY, WALLACE DEAN - Rocky Mountain 1958 (*); 1960 (**); in school 58- 59; Denver, University Park Student Foundation Director 59-64; Boulder,Wesley Foundation Director 64-79; American Youth Foundation 79-9/1/80; Carbondale 9/1/80-94; Retired 1994; Monte Vista/Bowen ½ time 8/15/00-6/30/01; Frasier Meadows Manor, Boulder, ½ time 8/1/03- FOREMAN, JEAN - Rocky Mountain 1987 (*); 1988 (**); Appointed to Attend School 87-89; Arvada, Assoc. 89-94; Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 94-2002; Retired 7/1/2002. FOREMAN, JOHN P. - Rocky Mountain 1963 (*); Pacific Northwest 1967 (**); Hanna-Medicine Bow 63-65; transferred to Pacific Northwest 6/4/65; Haller Lake, Assoc. 65-66; Monroe 66- 69; Chaplain, U.S. Navy 69-72; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/14/72; Wheat Ridge, Minister of Youth 72-9/1/74; Arvada, First, Assoc. 9/1/74-75; Thornton, Assoc. 75-76; Grand Valley-DeBeque 76-77; Salida 77-10/15/83; Denver, Montclair 10/15/83-87; Laramie 87-89; Denver, Green Mountain 89-94; Grand Junction, First 94-2002; Retired 7/1/2002. FORT, GEORGE E. - Southwest Missouri 1946 (*); Nebraska 1949 (**); transferred to Colorado 10/25/46; Colorado Springs, St. Paul's 46-48; Calhan-Yoder 48-49; transferred to Nebraska 1949; Wallace-Grainton 49-50; transferred to California-Nevada 6/15/50; Arcata- McKinleysville 50-9/10/52; Palo Alto, College Ave. 9/10/52-12/12/55; Chaplain, U.S.Army 12/12/55-11/30/72; Retired U.S.Army 11/30/72; Retired California-Nevada Conference 11/30/73 (20 year rule); transferred in Retired Relation to Rocky Mountain, June 1979. 250 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

FOX, EUGENE N. - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 3/1/85; Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Administrator 3/1/85-92; Retired 1992. FRANZ, JERRY D. - Northwest Texas 1961 (*); 1963 (**); Whitharral 56-58; McCaulley 58-61; in school 61-63; Hereford 63-65; Wesley Foundation Director 65-67; transferred to North Texas 5/31/67; Wichita Falls,Campus Minister 67-71; transferred to Rocky Mountain 5/31/71; Fountain 71-73; Fort Collins, First, Assoc. 73-2/20/78; Burlington 2/20/78-82; Casper, First 82-3/15/87; Greeley 3/15/87-91; Ft. Morgan 91-92; Boulder, St. Paul's 92-94; Incapacity Leave 94-2002; Retired 2002.

GILBERT, BINFORD WINSTON - Texas 1955 (*); Rocky Mountain 1959 (**); Houston, St. James 55-56; in school 56-58; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1958; Limon 58-61; Denver, Grace 61-64; University of Denver, Assistant to the Chancellor 64-7/15/65; Iliff School of Theology, Assistant to the President 7/15/65-68; Coordinator of Religious Life and Professor in Dept. of Religion, University of Denver 68-74; Denver, Trinity, Minister of Visitation 74- 5/1/75; Alamosa 5/1/75-79; Boulder, First 79-2/20/82; Leave of Absence 2/20/82-85; Amarillo Mental Health Retardation Center, Pampa Family Services Center, Director, Pampa, Texas 85-91. Retired 1991. GILBERT, RICHARD L. - Philadelphia 1962 (*); 1964 (**); transferred to Rocky Mountain 5/16/65; Upton 5/65-70; Newcastle 70-72; Durango 72-82; Greeley District Superintendent 82-1/1/87; Assistant to the Bishop, Rocky Mountain Conference 1/1/87-6/89; Cheyenne, First 89-97; Retired 1997. GOETTEL, WILLIS F. - Minnesota 4/1948 (*); Rocky Mountain 1953 (**); Chicago, Grace 9/50- 51; Chicago, Diversy Pkway. 7/51-52; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1952; Mead 7/52-55; Niwot 55-57; Yuma Circuit 57-64; Simla-Matheson 64-9/69; Pueblo, Bethel 9/69-72; Pueblo, Bethel-Beulah 72-77; Beulah 77-79; Fowler-Manzanola 79-1/1/86; Vineland 1/1/86-88; Retired 1988; Pueblo, Adriance 88-94. GOOD, MARJORIE T. - Rocky Mountain 1979 (*); 1982 (**); Appointed to Attend School 79- 2/15/80; Woodrow, Howard Memorial 2/15/80-83; Merino 83-89; Casper, Christ 89-90; Julesburg-Ovid 90-93; Peetz 1993-96; Retired 1996. GRANT, RILEY S. - Salt Lake City, Grace SLP 6/12/64-6/16/66; Hygiene SLP 6/17/66-6/15/67; Rocky Mountain 1967 (*) Hygiene 6/16/67-6/18/70; Rocky Mountain 1970 (**); Steamboat Springs 6/19/70-6/16/73; Lakewood 6/17/73-4/28/79; Jefferson Ave 4/29/79-12/31/81; Jefferson Ave 1/1/82-7/31/85; Yellowstone Conference, Bozeman 8/1/85-6/30/90; Leave of Absence 7/1/90-11/14/90; Transferred into Rocky Mountain 1991; Hotchkiss-Crawford 11/15/90-93; Appointed to Attend School 2/1/93-94; Lakewood, Green Mountain 94-2002; Retired 7/1/2002. GRAUBERGER, BRUCE L. - Rocky Mountain 1953 (*); 1958(**); Calvary, Villa Park, Illinois 9/55-58; Colorado Springs, First EUB 58-59; Colorado Springs,Good Shepherd 59-73; Westminster 73-84; Grand Junction District Superintendent 84-89; Castle Rock 89- 12/31/95; Retired 12/31/95. GREEN, PHILIP L., JR. - New York 1964 (*); 1966 (**); Windsor Terrace 63- 68; Maspeth 68- 12/31/72; Flushing 1/1/73-75; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/12/75; in school 75-76; Denver, Berkeley 76-77; Boulder, Mountain View, Assoc. 77-81; Woodland Park 81-85; Pueblo, Bethel 85-91; Eagle-Gypsum 91-95; Sabbatical Leave 95; Leave of Absence 96- 1/31/01; Retired 2/1/01; Littleton, 2001- GREEN, PHILIP LAMBETH - Western North Carolina 1936 (*); 1938 (**); Sandy 36-40; Franklin Circuit 40-43; Chaplain U.S.Air Force 43-63; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1963; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Outreach 63-64; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Outreach-Edison-Leader 64-67; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Outreach 67-68; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Pastoral Care 68-3/80; Leave of Absence 3/1/80-4/1/81; Conference Evangelist 4/1/81-83; Retired 1983. Avondale 88-95. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 251

GREEN, ROGER L. - Texas 1958 (*); Montana 1961 (**); Judith Basin 6/1/58-61; Scobey-Redstone 61-65; Dillon 65-68; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/68; Rifle 68-74; Edgewater 74-82; Denver, Montclair 82-10/1/83; Leave of Absence 10/1/83-86; Retired 1986. GREENWOOD, BRONSTON M. - West Oklahoma 1949 (*); 1951 (**); Oak Creek 49-50; transferred Colorado 1952; Castle Rock 50-53; Aspen-Basalt 53-57; Center-Mosca 57-61; Denver, Highlands 61-67; Ogden, First 67-79; Kearns 79-85; Retired 1985. GREENWOOD, DORIS B. - Rocky Mountain 1979 (*); 1982 (**); Stratton-Seibert 9/1/79-82; Hotchkiss- Crawford 82-89; Commerce City (3/4 time) 89-92; Retired 1992. GROOTERS, DONALD J. - Colorado 1938 (*); 1940 (**); Denver, Grace, Assistant 38-40; Clifton- Grand Junction Goodwill Industries 40-43; Pueblo, Northern Ave. 43-48; Alamosa-Wesley Foundation-Mosca 48-53; Longmont 53-62; Denver, Brentwood 62-64; Utah-Western District Superintendent 64-66; Greeley District Superintendent 66-70; Cheyenne, First 70- 78; Retired 1978. GUNTER, FRANK O. - Colorado 1955 (*); Rocky Mountain 1958 (**); Fountain 55-58; Broomfield 58-59; Windsor 59-1/65; Boulder, First, Minister of Education and Evangelism 1/65-66; Sargent Community-Mosca 66-70; Upton-Sundance 70-75; Upton 75-76; Retired 1976 (20 year rule).

HAGERMAN, GENE A. - Nebraska 1967 (*); 1969 (**); Douglas-Burr 67-69; Gering, Trinity- Melbeta 69-73; Gering Circuit 73-75; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1975; Sundance 75- 79; Supernumerary 79-6/30/86; Readmitted 1986; Ordway 86-87; Wheatland 87-88; Newcastle 88-93; Casper, First 1993-7/31/99; Pueblo, First 8/1/99-2001; Yellowstone Conference, Wyoming, Lander 2001-6/15/03; Retired 6/15/03. HALL, T. WILLIAM - Colorado 1944 (*); 1946 (**); Denver, Grace 43-44; Denver, Montclair 44- 46; Kansas Wesleyan 46-48; in school 48-50; Pittsburg State College 50-55; in school 55- 56; University of Denver 56-59; Stephens College 59-66; Syracuse University 66-85; transferred to Central New York 1968; transferred to Rocky Mountain for retired status 1986; Retired 1986. HAMILTON, ROBERT LEE - Rocky Mountain 1959 (*); 1962 (**); Hanna-Medicine Bow 59-60; in school 60-61; Erie 61-63; Denver, Warren, Assoc. 63-64; Salt Lake City, First, Assoc. 64-66; Lovell-Deaver 66-69; in school 69-70; Denver, Washington Park, Assoc. 70-5/15/75; Denver, Washington Park 5/15/75-81; Fort Collins, First 81-95; Colorado Springs, St. Paul's 95-97; Retired 1997. HAMILTON, RONALD R. - Indiana 1956 (*); 1958 (**); in school 56-58; transferred to Montana 1958; Scobey-Redstone 58-61; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1961; Littleton, St. Andrew 61-67; Grand Junction, First 67-75; Salt Lake City, Christ 75-3/80; Littleton 3/15/80-86; Denver, University Park 86-91. Retired 1991. HAMLYN, GLEN EDWIN - Colorado 1952 (*); 1954 (**); Edison-Leader 52-53; Greeley, Assistant 53-54; Ogden,Community 54-57; Salt Lake City,Centenary 57-61; Julesburg 61-9/62; Julesburg-Ovid 9/62-64; Wray 64-67; Denver, Cameron 67-82; Commerce City, Goode Centennial 82-89; Denver, Highlands 89-93; Retired 1993. HANABUSA, GEORGE - United Church of Christ in Japan 1959 (**); Arvada, Simpson, Associate 93-94; Salt Lake City, Japanese Church of Christ 8/1/94-6/30/01; Retired 7/1/01. HANKINS, MARGARET RUSH - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1980 (**); Lyons 79-83; Rocky Mountain Conference Council on Ministries Program Coordinator 83-86; Denver, Emmanuel 86-90; District Superintendent, Mile High/Pikes Peak District 90-95; Englewood, Hope Co-Pastor ( 3/4 time) 95-2003. Retired 2003. HANNA, EARL KEITH - Colorado 1949 (*); 1952 (**); Laird 49-51; Erie 51-52; Platteville 52-55; Arvada 55-89; Retired 1989. 252 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

HARVEY, FRANK EDGAR - New England 1958 (*); Rocky Mountain (**); Lowell-Centralville 58- 60; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1960; Greeley, Assoc. 60-61; Cheyenne, Grace 61-64; Yuma 64-68; Aspen 68-79; Withdrawn to unite with another denomination 1978; Reinstated 1979; Stratton-Seibert 6/11/79-9/1/79; Vineland 9/1/79-1/19/81; Limon 1/19/81-8/1/83; Leave of Absence 8/1/83-88; Retired 1988. HAUMAN, GRACE N. - Rocky Mountain 1982 (*); 1985 (**); Milford 82-1/21/85; Englewood, Assoc. (3/4 time) 1/21/85-12/1/85; Hygiene 12/1/85-89; Appointed to Another Conf. 89-93; Lusk UCC, Interim 1993; Meeker 94-95; Retired 1995. HAUSCHULZ, DOYLE K. - North Dakota 1951 (*);1953 (**); Casselton-Wheatland-Absaraka 51- 53; Langdon-Concrete-Harvey Center 53-57; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1957; Aspen- Basalt 57-2/60; Denver, Asbury 2/60-62; Rocky Mountain Conference, Coordinating Council, Assoc.Program Director 62-11/68; Wheat Ridge, Minister of Program 11/68-70; Sabbatical 70-71; Voluntary Location 71; Readmitted for purpose of retirement (20 year rule) 76; Retired 1976. HAWKINS, RUSSELL D. - Missouri East 1958 (*); 1961 (**); in school 59-61; Grace, Assoc. 61- 65; O Fallon 65-66; Transferred to Missouri West 1966; Kansas City, Country Club 66-70; Kansas City, South, New Church 70-71; Kansas City, Kairos 71-75; Leave of Absence 75- 80; Chaplain, Highland Retirement Center 80-1/8/81; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1/9/81; Colorado Springs, Good Shepherd, Assoc. 81-83; Gillette 83-11/1/86; Thornton,Good Shepherd 11/1/86-6-30-92; Denver, Grant Ave. 92-94; Retired 1994. HEIM, ROBIN R. - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1993 (**): Peetz 90-93; Thornton 1993-97; Utah, Kearns, Trinity 97-04; Retired 6/30/2004. HEIMERICH, LYLE G. - Rocky Mountain 1996 (*); Rocky Mountain 2002 (**); Appointed to Attend School 96-2001; Appointed to Extension Ministries, Aurora Care Center 7/2/01- 6/30/04; Retired 2004. HENARD, RALPH E. - Illinois 1938 (*); New England Southern 1945 (**); transferred to New England Southern 1944; Mystic-Noank 44-46; Mystic 46-48; East Greenwich 48-51; East Hartford-Burnside 51-57; transferred to Ohio 6/1/58; Columbus, Bexley, Assoc. 58-59; transferred to Indianapolis, Old Bethel 6/1/59; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/8/66; Boulder, First 66-10/1/72; Appointed to Attend School 10/1/72-75; Minister in and to Society 75-77; University of Colorado at Denver, Coordinator of Academic Planning 77-87; Retired 1987. HINSHAW, DARREL F. - North Iowa 1968 (*); Rocky Mountain 1970 (**); Cheyenne, Faith 67-68; Rinn Community 68-70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 70; in school 70-2/71; Rye 2/1/71- 74; Fort Collins, Christ 74-84; Durango 84-96; Utah, St. George, Shepherd of the Hills 96- 04; Retired 6/30/2004. HOLLAND, PAUL E. - Detroit 1948 (*); 1950 (**); Oceanpart 48-50; Bay City, Woodside Ave. 50- 52; Chaplain, U.S. Air Force 52-54; transferred to Colorado 1954; Burlington 54-59; Broomfield 59-62; Eaton-Pierce 62-67; Wray-Laird 67-77; Denver, Valley Vista 77- 8/15/82; Fort Lupton 8/15/82-12/31/85; Retired 12/31/85. HOOD, ROBERT - Oak Creek 93-12/31/1999; Retired 12/31/1999. HOOD, PAUL H. - Central Texas 1961 (*); 1963 (**); Calvary-Weatherford 61-62; transferred to North Texas 1967; Decatur 67-69; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1969; Evans 62-8/15/63; Rocky Mountain 8/63; Akron 63-67; Sterling, Faith 69-71; Casper, Christ 71-78; Denver, Brentwood 78-89; Boulder, First 89-93; Retired 1993. HOSFORD, JOHN SAMUEL WILLIAM - Southern California/Arizona 1959 (**); L. A. State College, Campus Minister 60-61; L.A., Vermont Square, Assoc. 61-62; Long Beach, Grace, Assoc. 62-63; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1963; Midvale (Utah) 63-66; Chaplain U. S. Navy 66-70; Las Animas 70-76; Chaplain, Fort Lyon Veterans Administration Hospital (1/2 time) 76-81; Chaplain, Fort Lyon Veterans Admin. Hospital (1/2 time)-Swink (1/2 time) 81- 86; Protestant Chaplain, Fort Lyons Veterans Administration Hospital (3/4 time) 86-91; Incapacity Leave 91-97; Retired 1997. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 253

HOUSER, GEORGE M. - Colorado 1939 (*); 1943 (**); in school 39-40; Norwood 40-41; Fellowship of Reconciliation 41-56; Supernumerary 56-71; American Committee on Africa, Executive Director, New York City 71-73; Ministry in and to Society 73-77; American Committee on Africa 77-81; Retired 1981. HUFF, HOWARD V. - Iowa 1960 (*); 1965 (**); Rockwell 52-54; Davenport, Grace 54-60; transferred to Yellowstone 1960; Anaconda 60-68; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1968; Kearns 68-79; Colorado Springs, Pike's Peak 79-81; Loveland, Trinity 81-86; Retired 1986. HULL, RODNEY E. - Rocky Mountain 1967 (*); 1969 (**); Rinn Community 67- 68; Denver Valley Vista 68-75; Aurora, Burns 75-81; Castle Rock 81-89; Westminster 89-7/28/96; Sabbatical Leave 8/1/96-97; Retired 1997. HUNTER, ROBERT ELDON - Rocky Mountain 1959 (*); 1961 (**); Fort Collins, Wesley Foundation, Director 59-67; Denver, Warren, Apt. Minister 67-68; Denver,Capitol Hill Ministry 68-69; Denver University,Campus Ministry 6/69-10/69; In School 10/69-71; Voluntary Location 6/15/71; Readmitted 6/10/75; Mancos-Dolores 75-2/15/78; Newcastle, WY 2/15/78-81; Denver, Grace, Assoc. 81-83; Leave of Absence 83-86; Denver, Berkeley- Faith 86-90; Central City 91-94; Retired 1994. HUFFNAGLE, DAVID R. - Eastern Pennsylvania 1976 (*); Rocky Mountain 1979 (**); transferred to Rocky Mountain 1977; Denver, Green Mountain,Assoc. 78-83; Grand Junction, Redlands 83-88; Denver, Washington Park 1988-1993; Boulder, Mountain View 93-11/30/98; Aurora, Mountain View Community 12/1/98-4/30/2000; Denver, Grace (1/4 time) 5/15/2000- ; Retired. 2000

IIAMS, WILLIAM R. - Wyoming State 1953 (*); 1955 (**); Hanna-Medicine Bow 53-54; in school 54-55; Buffalo-Clearmont 55-58; Casper, Christ 58-63; Rawlins 63-68; Denver, Lakewood, Assoc. 68-72; Montrose 72-76; Grand Junction, Crossroads 76-5/15/83; Sandy, Hilltop 5/15/83-6/1/87; Casper, First 6/1/87-93; Retired 1993. INGOLD, FREDRICK TAYLOR - Ohio 1953(*); 1955 (**); in school 53-55; Cincinnati, Westwood, Assoc. 55-57; in school 57-59; transferred to Rocky Mountain 3/1959; Denver, Park Hill, Assoc. 59-60; Boulder, Mountain View 60-1/1/68; Board of Global Ministries, Division of World Missions, Indonesia 1/1/68-1/1/93; Retired 1/1/93.

JANOSKI, THOMAS J. - Baltimore Conference 6/1/93 (*); 1997 (**); Appointed to Attend School 93-94; Sargent 94- and Mosca 12/1/97-8/14/99; Walsenburg/LaVeta 8/15/99-2001; LaVeta 2001-2002; Retired 7/1/2002. JANOWSKY, PHILIP W. - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1981 (**); Fountain 77-80; Walsh 80-9/1/82; Sargent Community-Mosca 9/1/82-89; Sargent Community 89-92; Wray 92-94; Pagosa Springs 94-97; Stratton/Kirk 97-1/31/98; Retired 2/1/98. JOHNSON, THOMAS - Rocky Mountain 1996 (*); 1998 (**); Appointed to Yellowstone Conference 96-99; Wyoming, Kemmerer 7/1/99-10/30/99; In Transition 10/31/99-2000; South Indiana Conference, Rushville, Wiley 2000-2001; In transition 2001-04; Retired 2004. JOHNSTON, LONNIE B. - North Mississippi 1955 (*); 1959 (**); in school 55- 58; Walnut 58-60; Starkville- Aldersgate 60-64; Durant 64-65; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1965; Arvada, Minister of Education 65-6/1/71; Torrington 6/1/71-78; Grand Junction District Superintendent 78-84; Cheyenne, First 84-89; Assistant to the Bishop, Rocky Mountain Conference 89-93; Retired 1993. 254 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

KARNES, LOWELL - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1980 (**); Denver, Alameda Heights 79-84; Appointed to Attend School 84-85; Cheyenne Wells-Kit Carson 85-86; Appointed to Attend School 86-88; Littleton, Heritage, Assoc. (1/2 time) 88-89; Sundance 89-96; Berthoud 8/1/96-2003. Retired 2003 KEESEY, JAMES C. - Colorado 1952 (*); 1954 (**); Jamestown 51-53; Johnstown 53-54; Wray 54- 57; Denver, Bethany 57-10/62; Worland 10/62-66; Denver, Grace 66-79; Pueblo District Superintendent 79-81; Denver South/Colorado Springs District Superintendent 81-85; Pueblo, St. Paul 85-92; Retired 1992. KIM, OK NAM - Cal-Pacific 1991 (*); Rocky Mountain 1994 (**); Clearfield, Korean American Worshipping Community 93-95; Consultant, National Fellowship of Inter-Cultural Family Ministries, UMC, 95-11/30/96; Ogden, Community Assoc. 12/1/96-97; Appointed to Extension Ministries 97-2000; Retired 2000. KIMBROUGH, BARRY - Wyoming State 1956 (*); Rocky Mountain 1958 (**); in school 56-57; Lovell- Deaver 56-59; Cheyenne, First, Assoc. 59-61; Lander 61-10/64; Englewood 10/64- 72; Longmont, First 72-86; Littleton 86-93. Retired 1993. KING, LeROY - Transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference 1982; Retired 1982. KINSLEY, CHARLES ROBERT - Rocky Mountain 1963 (*); 1965 (**); in school 63-65; Trinidad 65-69; Fleming-New Haven 69-72; Cheyenne, Faith 72-79; Loveland, Trinity 79-81; Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak 81-92; Brush 92-98; Eads, Interim 98-12/31/98; Retired 1/1/99. KIRK, SAMUEL M. - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1973; Department of Campus Ministry, Assoc. Director, General Board of Higher Education, Denver 73-77; Ed-Venture Assoc. 77- 80; Career Counseling Group, President, Denver 80-86; Retired 1986. KLEEN, THOMAS L. - Colorado 1948 (*); 1950 (**); Platteville 46-52; Julesburg 52-55; Sterling 55-59; Pueblo, First 59-66; Wheat Ridge 66-82; Englewood 82-86; Retired 1986. Deceased 6/15/04. KNUCKEY, GORDON T. - Rocky Mountain 1964 (*); 1970 (**); Denver, Washington Park, Minister of Youth 64-65; in school 64-69; Denver, Washington Park, Minister of Youth 69- 70; Salt Lake City, Christ, Assoc. 70-75; Salt Lake City, Centenary 75-78; Johnstown 78-87; Lakewood 87-95; Retired 1995. KREPS, BURL GENE - Wyoming State 1954 (*); Rocky Mountain 1960 (**); Board of Global Ministries, Division of World Missions, Missionary to Africa 54-58; in school 58-59; Denver, Grant Avenue, Assistant 59-60; Greeley, Wesley Foundation Director 60-66; Midvale 66-67; Midvale-Park City 67-12/68; Midvale 68-70; Denver, Grant Avenue-70-73; Colorado Springs, Good Shepherd 73-84; Denver, Phillips 84-9/1/92; Colorado Springs, East 9/1/92-95; Retired 1995.

LAMM, VIRGIL J. - Colorado-New Mexico 1941 (*); 1947 (**); No record of appointment 41-42; in school 42-45; Daley-Rockland 45-52; Bethune-Stratton 52-64; Peetz 64-70; Ordway 70- 78; Wheatland 78-87; Walsh 87-1/1/88; Walsh-Two Buttes 1/1/88-90; Retired 1990. LAWRENCE, GLENN WILBER - Missouri 1952 (*); Colorado 1956 (**); in school 52-55; transferred to Colorado 1955; Pueblo, Northern Ave. 55-58; Palisade 58-11/62; Denver, Bethany 11/62-69; Pueblo, Trinity-Edison-Leader 69-71; Mancos-Dolores 71-75; Cheyenne Wells-Kit Carson 75-78; Brush 78-88; Peetz 88-90; Fountain 90-92; Retired 1992. LESSER, MARILYN J. FORREST - Rocky Mountain 1975 (*); 1977 (**); Appointed to Attend School 75-76; Longmont, First, Assoc. 76-78; Keenesburg-Hudson 78-81; Aurora, Burns 81-85; Denver, Faith 85-86; Cedaredge 86-8/1/87; Incapacity Leave 8/1/87-2000; Retired 2000. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 255

LINK, ROBERT W. - East Iowa 1954 (*); 1958 (**); in school 54-58; Nevada 58- 66; transferred to Yellowstone 6/24/66; Butte 66-11/30/70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 12/1/70; Castle Rock 12/1/70-78; Loveland, First 78-4/1/87; Cheyenne District Superintendent 4/1/87-89, renamed Frontier/High Plains District 89-92; Thornton, Good Shepherd 92-95; Retired 1995. LIPPINCOTT, RICHARD RUTLEDGE - Rocky Mountain 1974 (*); 1977 (**); Hillrose-Snyder 74-75; Woodrow, Howard Memorial 75-76; Avondale 76-4/1/79; Fruita 4/1/79-83; Craig 83-84; Erie 10/1/84-89; Erie-Mead 89-95; Retired 1995. LISTEMANN, SUZANNE - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1991 (**); Eaton, Alger Memorial 90- 6/30/97; Retired 1998. LOGAN, WESLEY T. - Central New York 1940 (*); Troy 1942 (**); in school 40-41; transferred to Troy 9/41; no record of appointment 41-42; Raceville-North Granville 42-47; Dannemore- Lyon Mountain 47-49; Northville 49-53; Ensburg Falls 53-59; Waterbury Circuit 59-69; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1969; Trinidad 69-80; Retired 1980. LONG, JAMES B. - Rocky Mountain 1955 (*); 1957 (**); in school 55-57; Division of World Missions 57-64; Autonomous 64-83; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 3/29/83; Board of Global Ministries, Division of World Missions, Missionary to Mexico 3/29/83-95; Retired 1995. LONG, RICHARD D. - Iowa-Des Moines 1957 (*); South Iowa 1960 (**); in school 57- 59; Pulaski- Troy 59- 62; Madrid 62-64; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1/1/65; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Pastoral Care 1/65-68; Board of Global Ministries 68-74; Fruita 74-1/9/79; Brighton 1//9/79-89; Sabbatical Leave 89-90; Appointment Beyond the Local Church 1990- 92; Pueblo, Trinity/Bethel 92-94; Pueblo, Bethel 94-99; Retired 1999. LORENZ, JAMES F. - Rocky Mountain 1943 (*); 1949 (**); Appointed to Attend School 43-47; Correctionville, Iowa 47-48; Pueblo, Bruner Park 48-50; McCurdy School, Professor 50-53; Transferred to New Mexico Conference 1953; Albuquerque, Carlisle 53-69; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1969; in school 69-72; Whitcomb Continuation High School, Teacher and Counselor, Glendora, California 72-92; Retired 1992. LUDLAM, LESLIE L. - Rocky Mountain 1995 (*); 1998 (**); Highlands Ranch, St. Luke's, Assoc. ( 1/2 time) 95-96; (3/4 time) 96-10/31/97; Wyoming, Wheatland 11/1/97-04; Retired 2004; Interim, Thorton, 04-

MALONE, DONALD CARL - Rocky Mountain 1962 (*); 1964 (**); in school 62- 64; Cheraw- Swink 64-68; Cheyenne, Grace 68-85; Delta 85-2002; Retired 7/1/2002. MARKHAM, ROBERT PAUL - New York 1951 (*); Rocky Mountain 1955 (**); Appointed to attend school 5/13/51-8/14/55; Pine Bluffs 8/15/55-6/15/59; American Bible Society 6/16/59-8/31/67; West Virginia, Salem College, 9/1/67-5/31/71; Central Pennsylvania, Messiah College, 6/1/71-5/31/73; Transferred to Rocky Mountain from another denomination 1986; Retired 1986. MARTIN, BILLIE GATES - Mississippi 1946 (*); 1948 (**); in school 46-47; Silver City 47-49; Rolling Fork 49-53; Quitman 53-60; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1960; Denver, Grant Avenue 60-66; Longmont 66-72; Lakewood 72-80; Retired 1980. MATTHESON, RAYMOND - transferred in retired relationship from Southern California-Arizona 6/15/75. MATZ, EVERETT W. - North Dakota 1949 (*); 1951 (**); in school 49-52; Saint Thomas-Glasston- Hamilton 52-53; transferred to Colorado 1953; Hotchkiss-Crawford 53-59; Delta 59-62; Golden 62-69; in school 69-71; Professor, School of Business Administration, Wisconsin State University, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 71-81; Retired 1981. 256 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

McARTHUR, DALE E. - Missouri West 1968 (*); 1970 (**); Malta Bend 64-67; Platte City 67-70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 5/28/70; Parker 70-75; Denver, Valley Vista 75-77; Denver, Jefferson Avenue 77-4/21/79; Leave of Absence 4/21/79-80; Sandy, Hilltop-Copperton 80- 4/24/83; Aurora, Smoky Hill 4/24/83-12/1/87; Salt Lake City, First 12/1/87-90; Lafayette 90-92; Retired 1992. McCONNELL, TAYLOR - Colorado 1949 (*); 1951 (**);Denver,Emmanuel,Minister of Christian Education 49-50; Denver, Park Hill, Minister of Christian Education 50-53; Denver, Brentwood 53-58; Rocky Mountain Conference, Inter-Board Council, Executive Secretary 58-62; Rocky Mountain Conference, Coordinating Council Program Director 62-67; Garrett Theological Seminary, Professor 67-87; Retired 1987. McCONNELL, WARREN H.- Idaho 1952 (*); Oregon 1956 (**); Idaho, In School 52-55; transferred to Oregon 1955; Bay City-Garibaldi 55-58; transferred to Idaho 1968; Buhl 58- 64; Gooding 64-67; Rupurt 67-69; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1969; Denver, Washington Park, Assoc. 69-70; Brush 70-12/31/72; Denver, Christ 1/1/73-85; Laramie 85- 87; Johnstown 87-92; Retired 1992. McCORMICK, SHARON K. - Rocky Mountain 1986 (*); 1988 (**); Executive Director, Denver Urban Ministries 86-93; Edgewater 1993-97; Littleton, St. Andrew, Assoc. 97-2002; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2002-4/4/03; Retired 4/4/03. McGRAW, MARILYN - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1981 (**); Appointed to Attend School 78-79; Denver, Phillips, Assoc. 80-82; Denver, Park Hill, Assoc. 82-90; Torrington 90-94; Englewood 94-2002; Retired 7/1/2002. McMULLEN, WALTER - Rocky Mountain 1991 (*); 1994 (**) Fort Collins, First 91-92; Trinity, Kearns 92-93; Denver, Washington Park 93-96; Julesburg/Ovid 96-97; Retired 1997. McPHERSON, GLENN O. - Colorado-New Mexico 1933 (*); 1943 (**); Peetz 8/43-58; Colorado Springs, Trinity 58-67; Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak 67-79; Retired 1979. MERRIMAN, KEITH A. - Colorado 1955 (*); Rocky Mountain 1957 (**); Swink 55-57; Wiley- McClave 57- 2/60; Aspen-Basalt 2/60-66; Brighton 66-76; Denver, Emmanuel 76-86; Fort Morgan 86-91; Greeley 91-97; Retired 1997. MILLER, ROBERT L. - Rocky Mountain 1951 (*); 1956 (**); in school 53-56; no record of appointment 56-8/56; Wagon Mount 8/56-11/56; Kelly 11/56-62; Dailey-Rockland 62-66; Vietnam Christian Service 66-69; Board of Global Ministries, Board of Missions, World Division 69-73; Appointed to attend school 73-10/1/73; Wyoming, Kemmerer, Berta A. Penney 10/1/73-99; Retired 1999. MITCHELL, CLAIR E. - South Dakota 1951 (*); 1956 (**); Appointed to Attend School 51-55; Oak Creek 54-55; White-Sterling 55-57; Britton-Langford 57-60; Aberdeen, First Assoc. and Wesley Foundation at NSC, Campus Pastor 60-62; Vermillion, First 62-67; United Ministries at SDSU, Campus Pastor 67-71; Dakota Wesleyan University, Director of Admissions and Campus Pastor/Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy 71-73; transferred to North Dakota 9/1/73; Fargo-Edgewood 73-78; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/15/78; Denver, Washington Park, Assoc. 78-8/1/81; Montrose 8/1/81-88; Colorado Springs, Trinity 88-89; Retired 1989. MORGAN, ROBERT LEE - Rocky Mountain 1958 (*); 1960 (**); Paoli-Wages 58-60; Brush 60- 64; Newcastle 64-70; Rawlins 70-78; Casper, Christ 78-81; Cortez 81-8/1/87; Sterling, Faith 8/1/87-9/1/88; Salida 9/1/88-92; Retired 1992. MURPHY, PAUL EVERETT - Rocky Mountain 1959 (*); 1961 (**); Greeley, Educational Assistant 59-60; Colorado Springs, Stratmoor Hills 60-64; Buffalo-Kaycee 64-66; Greeley, Wesley Foundation, Director 66-71; Denver, Denver-Boulder UMHE, Staff 71-77; Ed-Venture Associates 77-78; Denver, Grant Avenue 78-82; Denver North District Superintendent 82- 88; Aurora, Burns Memorial 88-12/31/98; Retired 1/1/99; Denver, Park Hill 4/16/2001- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 257

MUSIL, ROBERT W. - Colorado 1953 (*); 1955 (**); Jamestown 53-55; in school 55-56; Johnstown 56-59; in school 59-60; transferred to New Hampshire Conference 5/61; Peterbrough 61-63; in school 63-64; transferred to Rocky Mountain 5/64; University of Denver, Methodist Students Foundation, Director 64-69; Denver, Capitol Hill Ministry 69-70; Denver, Warren, Assoc. 70-71; Located 71; Readmitted 72; Tooele-Eureka 72-74; Windsor 74-79; Sabbatical Leave 79-80; Leave of Absence 80-81; Durango, Assoc. 81-83; Leave of Absence 83- 12/1/83; Salida 12/1/83-9/88; Cheyenne, First, Assoc. 9/88-90; Incapacity Leave 90-92; Retired 1992. Deceased 6/12/04.

NEAL, CECIL - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1990; Colorado Springs, People's 11/1/89-93; Retired 1993. NEAL, KENNETH WALLACE - Rocky Mountain 1957 (*); 1960 (**); Grand Valley-DeBeque 57- 60; Casper, First Assoc. 60-62; Iliff School of Theology, Instructor 62-71; Denver, Grace, Assoc. 71-74; Denver, Evanston 74-79; Alamosa 79-86; Sterling, Christ 86-92; Retired 1992. NEWENDORP, DONNA - Rocky Mountain 1986 (*); 1989 (**); Littleton, St.Andrews, Assoc. Parish Care (3/4 time) 86-91; (1/2 time) 91-97; Leave of Absence 7/1/97-99; Retired 1999. NICKENS, JOHN WESLEY - Idaho 1957 (*); Rocky Mountain 1964 (**); Wallowa 57-58; in school 58-61; Keenesburg 58-60; Paoli-Wages 60-61; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1961; Walsenburg-Gardner 61-65; Limon 65-70; Sabbatical Leave 70-71; Voluntary Location 71- 85; Reinstated for purposes of retirement 1985; Retired 1985. NIEVES, JON RAUL E. - New Mexico 1953 (*); 1955 (**); in school 53-55; transferred to Colorado 1955; Denver, Lakewood, Assoc. 55-57; Yuma 57-64; Denver, Brentwood 64-76; Greeley District Superintendent 76-82; Denver, Green Mountain 82-85; Denver, Christ 85-94; Retired 1994.

OBA, WILLIAM I. - Colorado 1948 (*); 1951 (**); in school 48-50; Greeley,Assoc. 50-53; Supernumerary 53-55; Withdrawn 1955; Readmitted 1956; Adams State College, Professor 56-75; Minister in and to Society 75-77; Adams State College, Professor 77-87; Retired 1987. OBAUGH, WILLIAM R. - Virginia Conference of the United Brethren Church 1946 (*); 1953 (**); Transferred to Florida Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church 1954; Retired 1972; Transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/5/73; Made effective 6/8/74; Vineland 73-75; Salt Lake City, First 75-79; Pueblo, St.Paul's 79-85; Retired 1985. O'BRIEN, ELMER J. - Wyoming State 1955 (*); Rocky Mountain 1957 (**); Hyattville 55-57; Pagosa Springs 57-60; in school 60-61; Boston University School of Theology, Librarian 61-65; Garrett Theological Seminary, Assistant Librarian 65-69; United Theological Seminary, Librarian and Assistant Professor, Dayton, Ohio 69-95; Retired 1995. OLENYIK, JOHN B. - Rocky Mountain 1984 (**); transferred to Rocky Mountain 1983; Newcastle 83-88; Montrose 88-94; Colorado Springs, Calvary 94-98; Wyoming, Chugwater (1/2 time) 98-2002; Retired 2002.

PANCOAST, JED O. - North East Ohio 1960 (*); 1962 (**); Leetonia 57-59; in school 59-62; Youngstown, Cornesburg 62-65; Rock Creek S. Harpersfield 65-10/66; U.S. Army Chaplain 10/66-6/70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1970; Loveland, First, Assoc. 70-74; U.S. Army Chaplain 74-79; Cheyenne, First, Assoc. 79-84; Windsor 84-88; Breckenridge 88-89; Appointed to Attend School 89-91; Lyons 91-92; Leave of Absence 92-93; Retired 1993. PARK, SEUNG DO - Transferred to Rocky Mountain from Joong-bu Conference, Methodist Church of Korea 7/1/88; Colorado Springs, Korean American 7/1/88-9/1/95; Retired 9/1/95. 258 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

PAULSON, DELBERT C. - (On credentials, E.U.B. Church) 1952 (**); Eagle-Gypsum 52-54; Golden 54-59; Sterling 59-63; Casper, First 63-67; Pueblo District Superintendent 67-73; Fort Collins, First 73-81; Aurora, Burns 81-88; Retired 1988. PEDOTTO, JACK - Rocky Mountain 1986 (*); 1989 (**); Steamboat Springs, Assoc.- Oak Creek 86-91; Holyoke 91-3/13/98; Retired 3/15/98. PEREZ, RAMON ALVAREZ - Rio Grande 1969 (*); 1972 (**); Bay City 55-59;Dallas, Elgin, Taylor 59-61; Victoria 61-65; Las Cruces, New Mexico 65-67; Socorro-Balen 67-71; Crystal City-Carrup Springs 71-75; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1975; Pueblo, Messiah 75-77; Platteville 77-78; Denver, Berkeley 78-7/1/83; Tooele 83-3/15/85; Leave of Absence 3/15/85-88; Retired 1988. PHILLIPS, RICHARD LEE - Rocky Mountain 1958 (*); 1960 (**); Denver, University Park, Assistant 58-59; Boulder, Wesley Foundation, Assistant 59-60; Denver, Grace, Assoc. 60- 61; in School 61-64; Syracuse University, Dept. of Religion, Instructor 64-66; Baker University, Professor of Religion, Baldwin City, Kansas 66-75; American Youth Foundation, President and Director 75-3/1/81; Syracuse University, Hendrick Chapel, Dean 3/1/81-99; Retired 1999. PIXLER, PAUL W. - transferred from Iowa 6/3/77; Fort Lewis College, Professor of Philosophy, Durango, Colorado 77-87; Retired 1987. POLSON, CLIFFORD F. - Oklahoma 1967 (*); 1969 (**); Albion 52-55; no appointment 55-56; transferred to Central Illinois 1956; Mineral 56-58; Washburn 58-62; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1962; Wheatland 62-65; no appointment 65-67; transferred to Oklahoma 1967; Verdigris 67-69; Tulsa, Grace 69-72; Blair, Martha 72-73; Perkins, Coyle 73-74; transferred to Rocky Mountain 8/1/74; LeRoy 8/1/74-76; Walden 76-77; Retired 1977; Deceased 1/14/04. PRATT, LOUIS M. - Rocky Mountain 1962 (*); 1966 (**); Kit Carson 62-64; transferred to Rock River Conference, Manhattan, Illinois 64-71; transferred to Yellowstone Conference, Dutton-Brady 71-76; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1976; Price 76-80; Sargent Community-Mosca 80-9/1/82; Walsh 9/1/82-87; Calhan-Rush 87-90; Casper, Christ 90- 8/1/92; Walsenburg-Gardner 8/1/92-96; Retired 1996.

RICE, MABEL LOUISE - Rocky Mountain 1987 (*); 1990 (**); Golden, Applewood Valley, Assoc. (3/4 time) 87-90; Appointed to Northern Illinois Conference 90-2003; Retired 2003 RICHARDS, JOHN F. - Detroit 1951 (*); 1953 (**); Denver,Emmanuel,Assoc. 51-52; Paoli-Wages 52-54; Johnstown 54-56; U.S. Air Force, Chaplain 56-3/24/86; Leave of Absence 3/24/86- 87; Colorado Springs, Wilson Fellowship (1/2 time) 87-89; Leave of Absence 89-90; Retired 1990. RIEMER-McKEE, ALICE CATHERINE - Rocky Mountain 1995 (*); 1997 (**); Fruita - 90/Grand Junction, Assoc. 92-94; Fruita 94; Grand Junction, Crossroads 95-98; Utah, Hilltop 98- 12/31/1999; Retired 12/31/1999. RISCH, H. EUGENE - West Ohio 1958 (*); 1965 (**); Willey Memorial 58-12/31/60; Dayton, Eastmont 1/1/61-69; Executive Coordinator 69-70; Delphos-Trinity 70-78; Whitehouse- Hope 78-81; transferred to Rocky Mountain 9/1/81; Genoa 9/1/81-3/31/87; Cheyenne, Grace 4/1/87-92; Retired 1992 ROBINSON, JAMES C. - Ohio 1956 (*); Rocky Mountain 1958 (**); in school 56-58; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1958; U.S. Army Chaplain 58-3/1/79; Leave of Absence 3/1/79-83; Retired 1983. ROETZEL, CALVIN JUNIOR - North Arkansas 1952 (*); Rocky Mountain 1965 (**); in school 52- 55; US Navy Chaplain 55-58; Imboden-Smithville 58-59; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1959; Denver, Jefferson Ave. 59-65; in school 65-68; Professor, Wake Forest University, North Carolina 68-69; Macalester College, Professor of Religious Studies, St.Paul, Minnesota 69-94; Retired 1994. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 259

ROSS, JAMES H. - Northeast Ohio 1960 (*); 1965 (**); transferred to Rocky Mountain 7/1/65; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Youth 7/1/65-6/11/68; Appointed to Attend School 6/11/68-9/2/75; Colorado Northwest Community College, Dean of Students, Rangeley, Colorado 9/2/75-81; Retired 1981. ROWBOTHAM, EUGENE B. - Colorado 1950 (*); 1953 (**); Denver,Bethany 50-53; Palisade 53- 58; Montrose 58-61; Littleton 61-67; Wyoming District Superintendent 67-69; Cheyenne District Superintendent 69-73; Colorado Springs, St. Paul's 73-78; Cheyenne, First 78-84; Retired 1984. RUSH, JULIAN B. - Mississippi (SE) 1961 (*); Central Texas 1966 (**); in school 61-64; transferred to Central Texas 5/29/64; Fort Worth, First, Assoc. 64-69; in school 69-71; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/7/71; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Youth 71-76; Boulder, First, Assoc. 76-11/1/81; Denver, St. Paul's 11/1/81-82; Appointed to Attend School 82-4/30/84; Denver, St. Paul, Assoc. (1/4 time) 4/30/84-89; Denver, Colorado Aids Project, Exec. Dir. 89-6/30/01; Retired 8/31/2001. RUSHING, A. EUGENE - Little Rock 1957 (*); Montana 1960 (**); in school 55- 58; Humphrey- Humnoke 58-59; transferred to Montana 6/60; Townsend Parish 6/60-63; Red Lodge Parish 63-64; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/64; Greeley, First, Minister of Education 6/64-5/66; Fort Collins, First, Minister of Education 5/1/66-69; in school 69-70; Grand Junction, First, Assoc. 70-72; Denver, University Park, Minister of Education 72-74; Colorado Springs, Trinity 74-88; Appointed to Attend School 88-90; Wesley Medical Center, (Wichita KS), Chaplain 90-91; Colorado Springs, First, Assoc. 91-8/1/95; Retired 8/1/95. RUSSELL, JOHN CARO - Admitted from United Presbyterian Church 1976; Walsenburg-Gardner 76-79; Denver, Warren 79-84; Colorado Springs, Good Shepherd 84-3/1/87; Limon 3/1/87- 92; Retired 1992.

SAMMONS, LEONARD - Rocky Mountain 1968 (*); 1970 (**); Ordway 62-64; Pueblo, Adriance 64-69; Tooele-Eureka 69-72; Eads-Haswell 72-79; Limon 79-81; Leave of Absence 81-82; Retired 1982. SANCHEZ, HAROLD ESTEVAN - Rocky Mountain 1953 (*); 1956 (**); Board of Missions, New Mexico 56-69; National Division, Board of Missions 69-71; Sabbatical Leave 71-72; National Division, Board of Global Ministries, Lydia Patterson Institute,Teacher, El Paso, Texas 72-73; Supernumerary 73-77; Albuquerque Public Schools 77-81; Leave of Absence 81-86; Retired 1986. SATTERFIELD, WILLIAM CLINTON - Rocky Mountain 1960 (*); 1963 (**); Carpenter- Hillsdale- Pleasantview 60-61; Chugwater 61-63; Casper, Christ 63-67; Las Animas 67-70; Denver, Grant Ave.,Assoc. 70-8/1/71; Staff, Jefferson County Mental Health Center, Golden, Colorado 8/1/71-76; Ministry in and to Society 76-77; Pastoral Counselor 77-2001. Retired 2001 SAUNDERS, RODNEY - Transferred Rocky Mountain 6/1/99; Wyoming, Douglas 10/1/1998-02; Grand Junction, First 02-04; Retired 2004. SCARFFE, ALBERT W. - Colorado 1947 (*); 1949 (**); in school 47-48; Saguache 48-51; Holly 51-54; Price 54-57; Merino-Atwood 57-59; Fort Collins, Assoc. 59-65; Denver, Asbury 65-67; Springfield-Pritchett 67-73; Fountain 73-75; Pueblo, Trinity 75-79; Pueblo, Trinity- Beulah 79-83; Denver, Alameda Heights 83-87; Retired 1987; Denver, John Collins, Interim 2000- SCHLESSELMAN, ORVIS KELLEY -Iowa 1929 (*); Iowa, Garrison (Student) 29-30; Iowa, Russell (Student) 30-31; Evangelical Theological Seminary 31-34; Iowa 1936 (**); Magnolia 34-36; Winterset 36-39; Silver Creek 39-44; Ft. Dodge 44-45; transferred to Colorado 1945; Colorado Springs 45-50; LeRoy 50-57; Denver, Central 57-63; Denver, Alameda Heights 7/63-9/63; Denver Inner-City Protestant Parish 9/63-1/66; Genoa 1/66-71; Grand Valley-DeBeque 71-74; Retired 1974. 260 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

SCOTT, RAYMOND BURDELL - Colorado 1944 (*); Rocky Mountain 1954 (**); Seibert 54-58; Peetz 58-64; Johnstown 64-67; Berthoud 67-78; Rawlins 78-89; Retired 1989. SENN, RICHARD - 1944 (*); 1951 (**); Retired, transferred from Methodist Church of Brazil 11/26/92. SIMMONS, WILLIAM H. - Ohio 1958 (*); Northeast Ohio 1960 (**); in school 58-59; East Sparta 59-61; Centenary 61-62; Kent, First, Minister of Education 62-66; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1966; Hugo 66-67; Appointed to Attend School 67-8/18/67; Voluntary Location 8/18/67-70; Boulder, First, Minister of Eduction 70-71; Appointed to Attend School 71- 11/l8/71; Adrian College, Dean of Students, Adrian, Michigan 9/1/71-75; Salt Lake City, Christ, Assoc.75-12/79; Utah Commission for Ministry in Higher Education 12/1/79-82; Salt Lake City, Christ, Assoc. 82-12/2/85; Westminster College, Director of Learning Skills, Salt Lake City, Utah 12/2/85-92; Salt Lake City, Westminster College, Director of Academic Support Services 92-96; Retired 1996. SKINNER, ALBERT CAMERON - North New York 1963 (*); transferred to Rocky Mountain 5/22/65; Rocky Mountain 1966 (**); Grand Juntion, First, Minister of Education 65-67; Chaplain, U.S. Army 67-89; Sabbatical Leave 89-90; Appointment Beyond Local Church 90-92; Retired 1992. SLOAN, JAMES H. - Iowa 1940 (*); 1948 (**); Amish Circuit 40-43; Kingston, Herbert Parish 43- 45; West Burlington-Sperry Ct. 45-48; North Muscatine Circuit 48-52; Monroe 52-55; Pleasantville 55-56; transferred to Nebraska 1956; Nebraska Temperance League, Assistant Director 56-60; Voluntary Location 1/60; Requested and granted reinstatement 6/60; credentials returned for appointment 6/61; Marysvale,Utah 61; Marysvale-Panguitch 62; Southern Utah Circuit 62-68; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1967; Director of Cooperative Christian Ministry in Southern Utah 68-10/31/74; Tooele-Eureka 11/1/74-83; Retired 1983. SPAHR, KEITH W. - Rocky Mountain (EUB) 1950 (*); 1955 (**); Anselmo, Nebraska 10/50-6/51; Beaver Crossing, Neb. 51-52; in school 52-55; Johnstown 55-59; Loveland, Trinity 59-61; Loveland, Trinity-Fort Collins, Christ 61-62; Fort Collins, Christ 62-71; Colorado Springs, Central 71-88; Ogden, First 88-94; Retired 1994. SPANGLER, JOHN - West Ohio 1953 (*); 1955 (**); in school 53-61; transferred to Southern New England Conference 1961; Glastonbury 61-64; Emory University, professor 64-68; Candler School of Theology, professor 68-76; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/10/77; Iliff School of Theology, Associate Professor 77-93; Retired 1993, Denver, Washington Park, Minister of Pastoral Care 97-9/30/1999; Senior Minister 10/1/1999-2001. SPEARS, ROBERT J. - Colorado 1955 (*); Rocky Mountain 1958 (**); in school 55-58; Loveland, Assoc. 58-1/60; Washington Terrace 1/60-64; Cheyenne, Grace 64-68; Denver, Brentwood, Minister of Youth 68-71; Fruita 71-74; Salida 74-77; Pueblo, Bethel 77-85; Monte Vista- Bowen 85-92; Burlington 92-97; Retired 1997, Pueblo, Adriance 97-2001. SPERBER, DON G. - Rocky Mountain 1960 (*); 1962 (**); Denver, Emmanuel 60-62; transferred to South Dakota 6/15/62; Aberdeen 62-65; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/65; Loveland 65-67; Pueblo, Bethel 67-9/69; Colorado Springs, First, Minister of Youth 9/69-71; Grand Junction, Crossroads 71-76; Evergreen 76-83; Broomfield 83-4/1/87; Leave of Absence 4/1/87-5/14/87; Project Assistant to Bishop's Office for 1987 Annual Conference 5/15/87- 6/30/87; Golden 7/1/87-91; Grand Junction, First 91-94; Denver, Brentwood 94-11/14/99; Denver, Grace 11/15/99-2003; Retired 2003. STEINER, JEAN H. - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1984 (**); Milford 77-80; Ordway 80-82; Denver, Phillips, Assoc. 82-83; Denver, Berkeley 83-86; Denver, Valley Vista 86-87; Akron 87-89; Retired 1989. STERANKA, THOMAS R. - New Mexico 1971 (*); 1977 (**); in school 74; Eunice 74- 76; St.Andrews 76- 78; Marfa 5/26/78-9/30/78; Leave of Absence 10/1/78-5/27/80; Elida-Inez 80-81; in school 5/28/81-12/31/81; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1/1/82; Wiley-Hasty- McClave 1/1/82-86; Pueblo, Wesley 86-91; Aspen 91; Denver, Montclair 92-95; Retired 1995. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 261

STRAIT, DONALD PAUL - Rocky Mountain 1977 (*); 1979 (**); Pagosa Springs 4/15/77-2/15/81; Thornton, Good Shepherd 2/15/81-10/1/86; Rocky Mountain Conference, Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services 10/1/86-94; Parker 94-11/1/96; Retired 11/1/96. STROHMEYER, R. LOIS - Rocky Mountain 1979 (*); 1981 (**); Appointed to Attend School 79- 80; Ellicott-Edison-Leader-Simla 80-92; Retired 1992.; John Collins, Interim 2000- SULLIVAN, CLAUDE H. - Rocky Mountain 1976 (*); 1979 (**); Denver,Green Mountain, Assoc. 76-78; Florence 78-88; Retired 1988. SUMMERS, J. WESLEY - Admitted from Christian Methodist Church 1977; transferred from Northern Illinois 6/7/81; Colorado Springs, People's 81-2/15/85; Chaplain, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio 2/15/85-88; Chief, Chaplain Service, Veterans Administration Center, Montgomery, Alabama 88-91; Chaplain Service, Veterans Administration Center, Kansas City, 91-2001; Estes Park 2001-6/1/04; Retired 6/1/04. SUMNER, JANET B. - Rocky Mountain 1971 (*); 1974 (**); Genoa 6/10/73-76;Denver, Brentwood, Assoc.76-78; Thornton 78-85; Pueblo District Superintendent 85-89; which became Sunshine District 89-91; Estes Park 91-94; Retired 1994. SUTTON, HAROLD JOHN - Rocky Mountain 1962 (*); 1966 (**); Fleming-Newhaven 62-69; Pueblo, Adriance 69-71; Pueblo, Adriance-Avondale 71-78; LaJunta 78-1/1/88; Denver, John Collins 1/1/88-7/1/88; Appointed to Attend School 7/1/88-90; Retired 1990. SWAGER, ROBERT G. - Northeast Ohio 1955 (*); Rocky Mountain (**); in school 55-57; U.S. Army Chaplain 57-8/73; Camden Military Academy, Chaplain and Director of Guidance, Camden, S.C.8/73-79; Retired 1979.

TAPEY, PAUL G. - Rocky Mountain 1957 (*); 1960 (**); Rush-Ellicott 60-9/67; Boulder, Bethel 9/67-75; Pueblo, Wesley 75-86; Denver, Evanston 86-93; Kearns, Trinity 93-97; Retired 1997. TEMPLIN, J. ALTON - Colorado 1951 (*); 1953 (**); Gardner 51-52; Denver, Park Hill, Youth Director 52- 53; Denver, Bethany 53-54; Denver, Highlands, Assistant 6/54-9/54; Transferred to Central Kansas 9/1/54; Southwestern College, Director of Religious Life and Instructor in Religion 54-57; Appointed to Attend School 57-61; transferred to New England 5/61; Springfield, (Mass.) Wesley,Assoc. 61-3/1/64; West Fitchburg 4/1/64-66; Winchendon 6/66-8/66; University of South Dakota, Assistant Professor, Department of History 9/66-8/67; Iliff School of Theology 9/67-70; Iliff School of Theology, 70-75; transferred to Rocky Mountain 4/30/75; Iliff School of Theology, Associate Professor of Theology 75-78; Iliff School of Theology, Professor of Historical Theology and Church History 78-97; Retired 1997. THARP, JACK D. - Central Illinois 1962 (*); 1967 (**); Jacksonville-West Ct. 63-65; in school 65- 67; Roodhouse 67-12/31/69; Jacsville Sun Home 1/1/70-6/11/70; Sun Home UM, Quincy 70-73; South Iowa Methodist Homes 3/15/73-12/31/73; transferred to Iowa Conference 1/1/74; Heritage House, Atlantic, Adm. 1/1/74-77; South Iowa Homes 77-80; Broadlawn Hospital, Chaplain, Admin. 80-12/31/81; Wesley Acres, Iowa Methodist Homes 1/1/82- 12/31/83; Special Appointment 1/1/84-1/31/85; transferred to Rocky Mountain 2/1/85; Rocky Mountain United Methodist Homes, Inc., Executive Director 2/1/85-9/1/87; Warm Hearth Village, President/Chaplain, Blacksburg,Virginia 9/1/87-88; Appointed to Another Conference 2/1/89-6/30/89; Coshocton, Marengo-Fulton 7/1/89-3/31/93; Hotchkiss- Crawford 93-97; Incapacity Leave 4/1/97-3/31/04; Retired 4/1/2004. TIMMONS, JOHN OMER - Colorado (Credentials American Baptist Convention) 1951 (**); Burlington 51- 53; Fort Morgan 53-64; Denver, Montclair 64-71; Denver, Westminster 71- 73; Denver, Grant Avenue 73-78; Retired 1978. 262 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

TRIGG, O. GERALD - Mississippi 1957 (*); 1959 (**); Caswell Springs 59-63; Biloxi, Leggett Mem. 63-64; transferred to Indiana 6/8/64; Indianapolis, Brightwood 6/15/64-2/15/66; Indianapolis, Central Ave. 2/15/66-2/15/69; Clarksville, Morton Mem. 2/15/69-6/15/73; Greencastle, Gobin Mem. 6/15/73-12/1/80; transferred from South Indiana 12/1/80; Colorado Springs, First 12/1/80-2002; Retired 2002.

UDA, JOAN - Rocky Mountain 1997 (*); Rocky Mountain 2001 (**); Lyons, 97-11/30/97; Littleton, Heritage 12/1/97-11/14/98; Montclair 11/15/98-1/23/99; In Transition 1/24/99-4/14/99; Cedaredge 4/15/99-12/31/02; Leave of Absence 11/01/02; Retired 12/31/02. UDA, LOWELL M - Rocky Mountain 1993 (*); 1995 (**); Boulder, Bethel 93-98; Olathe, Interim 98, Permanent 99-2003; Retired 2003. UEMURA, JOSEPH N. - Colorado 1947 (*); 1949 (**); Denver,Asbury,Assoc. 47- 48; Board of Education Executive Secretary 48-49; Rocky Mountain Conference Director of Youth Work 49-50; in school 50-53; Westminster College, Professor 53-59; Morningside College, Professor 59-66; Hamline University, Professor 66-94; Retired 1994. UNGER, ALLEN L. - Rocky Mountain 1948 (*); 1954 (**); transferred to Ohio 1954; Zion 54-62; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1962; Albuquerque, University Heights 62-69; Ft. Morgan 69-86; Retired 1986.

VAN LANINGHAM, MAURICE R. - transferred to Rocky Mountain 10/8/72; Hotchkiss-Crawford 10/8/72- 78; Fort Collins, First, Assoc. 78-9/79; Leave of Absence 9/1/79-9/1/80; Cedaredge Edge-Eckert 9/1/80-81; Retired 1981. VAN SKIKE, RICHARD E. - Rocky Mountain 1976 (*); 1978 (**); Keenesburg-Hudson 75-78; Longmont, First, Assoc. 78-90; Retired 1990. VICK, PATRICIA L. - Rocky Mountain 1978 (*); 1981 (**); Appointed to Attend School 78-70; Casper, First, Assoc. 80-87; Center-Saguache 87-90; Longmont, First, Assoc. 90-94; Arvada, Assoc. 8/1/94-97; Retired 1997. VICKERY, RICHARD ALEXANDER, JR. - Philadelphia 1962 (*); transferred to Rocky Mountain 5/12/65 (**); Denver, Washington Park, Minister of Pastoral Care 65-67; Appointed to Attend School 67-69; Denver, Grace, Minister of Evangelism 69-71; Denver, Jefferson Avenue 71-77; Denver, University Park 77-86; Englewood, Hope 86-90; Evergreen 90-03; Retired 03; Aurora, Burns, Interim Senior Minister 10/1/03 -6/30/04.

WANBERG, KENNETH W. - Rocky Mountain 1957 (*); 1959 (**); Evans 57-59; Lafayette 59-62; Denver, Washington Park, Assoc. 62-63; Denver, Park Hill, Minister of Youth 63-10/1/65; Fort Logan Mental Health Center 10/1/65-9/1/77; Psychiatric Team, Division of Youth Service, Department of Institutions 9/1/77-97; Retired 1997. WARNER, NEIL JESSE - Rocky Mountain 1959 (*); 1962 (**); Denver, Phillips 59-60; Last Chance 60-62; Lafayette 62-63; Casper, First, Assoc. 63-66; Douglas 66-70; Rocky Ford 70-7/1/76; Cortez 7/1/76-81; Commerce City, Goode Centennial 81-82; Burlington 82- 11/1/86; Grand Junction, Crossroads 11/1/86-90; Trinidad 90-11/1/92; Retired 1992. WASHINGTON, RICHARD E. - Atlanta 1951 (*); Georgia 1953 (**); Asbury 51-52; Union Grove Circuit 52-53; Converse-Nicholson 53-54; Macon, Forsyth 54-55; transferred to Lexington 5/19/55; Evansville 55-56; Muncie, Whitley 56-57; Columbus, Kelly 57-61; Cleveland, Werner 61-65; Cleveland, Cory, Assoc. 65-67; Elyria, Asbury 67-69; Youngstown, Centenary 69-71; transferred to Northern Illinois 6/10/71; Fernwood 71-74; Retired Para. 362.2 74-76; Restored and transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/15/76; Denver, Scott 76-88; Retired 1988. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 263

WHATTOFF, JAMES E. - Rocky Mountain 1966 (*); 1968 (**); Wages 66-68; Federal Youth Center, Chaplain, Englewood 68-69; Dove Creek-Blanding 69-70; Keenesburg-Hudson 70- 73; Ministry in and to Society 73-77; Director, Group Home for Boys 77-81; Leave of Absence 81-84; Apppointed to Attend School 84-88; Consultant, Community Connection, San Diego, California (1/2 time) 88-92; San Diego, Pastoral Counselor, Private Practice 92- 98; Retired 1998. WIDEMAN, FLETCHER DRAPER - Albama-West Florida 1962 (*); Rocky Mountain 1966 (**); Olney Springs 6/61-9/1/63; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/1/62; Wiley-Hasty-McClave 9/1/63-66; Chaplain, U.S.Army 66-86; Director of Pastoral Care, South Fulton Hospital, Peachtree City, GA 86-88; Mead 88-89; Wiley-McClave 89-1/11/91; Montana Deaconess Medical Center 1/11/91-6/30/97; Wyoming, Rawlins 97-99; Retired 1999; Interim Pastor, Wiley/McClave 8/15/2000-2001; Withdrawn to unite with another domination 7/1/04. WILLIS, MASON M. - South Carolina 1954 (*); 1957 (**); in school 54-55; transferred to Southern California-Arizona 8/1/55; Missionary to Hawaii 55-66; transferred to South Carolina 6/17/66; Salt Lake City, Crossroads Urban Center, Director 66-70; transferred to Rocky Mountain 6/4/70; Denver, Trinity, Assoc. 70-76; Pueblo, First 76-4/80; Lakewood 4/15/80- 1/1/87; Greeley District Superintendent 1/1/87-89; which became Peaks and Plains District 89-92; Englewood 92-94; Retired 1994. WILSON, VELDA LU - Rocky Mountain 1982 (*); 1987 (**); Appointed to Attend School 82-83; Sterling, Christ, Assoc. 83-5/15/85; Tooele-Eureka 5/15/85-88; Palisade 88-92; Retired 1992. WINDSOR, ROBERT H. - Rocky Mountain 1953 (*); East Missouri 1955 (**); Approved Supply 52-9/53; in school 9/53-54; transferred to Missouri 6/54; Wellsville-Middleton 55-57; transferred to Missouri West 1957; Randolph Memorial 57-58; transferred to Rocky Mountain 10/58; Pueblo, Northern Ave. 10/58-60; Pueblo, Wesley 60-65; transferred to Louisiana (SC) 1965; Baton Rouge, Jefferson 65-68; transferred to Rocky Mountain 9/15/68; Rye 9/15/68-1/31/71; Colorado Springs, Trinity 2/1/71-74; Lamar 74-1/31/81; Boulder, Mountain View 2/1/81-84; Westminster 84-89; Rawlins 89-91. Retired 1991. WOELFLE, PAUL HERMAN - Colorado 1950 (*); Rocky Mountain 1955 (**); Mead 55-59; Kirk- Idalia-Joes 59-61; Greeley 61-65; Eads-Arlington 65-67; Eads 67-70; Sargent-Mosca 70-80; Boulder, Bethel 80-90; Retired 1990. WOELFLE, WILLIAM LEVI - Rocky Mountain 1953 (*); 1957 (**); Rush-Ellicott 57- 60; Sterling 60-12/66; Pueblo, Faith 12/66-85; Woodland Park, Mountain View 85-94; Retired 1994. WORTH, EUGENE D. - Colorado 1944 (*); 1946 (**); Denver,Barnum 44-45; Denver, Simpson 45- 46; Holly-Granada 46-51; Salida 51-56; Colorado Springs, First, Assoc. 56-59; Pueblo, Bethel 59-64; Denver, Grace 64-65; Montrose 65-69; Golden, First 69-79; Denver, Evanston 79-81; Las Animas 81-84; Retired 1984. WREN, SPENCER W. - Louisiana 1948 (*); 1950 (**); Shreveport, Caddo Heights 46-48; New Orleans, St. Lukes 51-59; Monroe, Memorial 59-61; Bunkie, David Hass Memorial 61-64; New Orleans, Kenner 64-68; Church Community Service, Executive Director 68-75; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1975; Colorado Council of Churches, Executive Director 75- 12/31/80; Appointed to Attend School 1/1/81-6/8/81; Leave of Absence 6/8/81-9/1/81; Steamboat Springs 9/1/81-92; Retired 1992. Deceased 12/8/03. WRIGHT, KENNETH W. - Rocky Mountain 1984 (*); 1987 (**); Appointed to Attend School 84- 3/1/85; Mead (3/4 time) 3/1/85-88; Eaton 88-90; Center-Saguache 90-95; Akron 95-2000; Retired 2000.

XAVIER, FRANCIS - Rocky Mountain 1990 (*); 1992 (**); Hillrose-Snyder 88-90; Keenesburg- Hudson 90-2002; Retired 2002-;Walsh/Two Buttes/Springfield,1/4 Associate 03- 264 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

YELKEN, GENE DENNIS - Rocky Mountain 1958 (*); 1960 (**); Sterling, Assistant 58- 59; Fort Lupton 59- 63; Salt Lake City, Christ 63-70; Denver, Washington Park 70-5/14/75; Golden, Applewood Valley 5/15/75-78; Colorado Springs, St. Paul's 78-95; Retired 1995. YOST, GEORGE WILLIAM - Kansas 1944 (*); 1949 (**); Swede Creek 49-51; U.S. Army Chaplain 51-53; Espanola, New Mexico 9/53-54; transferred to Rocky Mountain 1954; Espanola 54-60; Denver, Evanston 60-74; Denver, Grace, Assoc. 74-12/1/76; Institute for Cultural Affairs, Indonesia 12/1/76-81; Ecumenical Institute, Wien, Austria 81-86; Retired 1986. YOUNGBLOOD, WILLIAM LEE - Mississippi 1950 (*); 1952 (**); in school 50-51; Osyka 51-53; Foxworth- Hopewell 53-55; Meadville 55-58; Alaska Missionary (Division of National Missions) 58-10/61; transferred to Rocky Mountain 10/61; Denver, Burns, Assoc. 10/61- 12/62; Denver, Northglenn 12/62-69; Holyoke 69-70; Salt Lake City, First 70-75; Boulder, Bethel 75-80; Colorado Springs, East 80-86; Lafayette 86-90; Retired 1990.

ZYZNIEWSKI, GILBERT ROLFE - Montana, 1961; North Texas 1962 (*); 1965 (**); Appointed to Attend School 62-64; Dallas, Highland Park, Assoc. 64-11/1/68; transferred to Rocky Mountain 11/1/68; Lakewood, Assoc. 11/1/68-74; Colorado Springs, First, Assoc. 74-82; Boulder, First, Assoc.82-87; Boulder, First, Co-Pastor 87-89; Boulder, First, Assoc. 89-90; Denver, Park Hill, Assoc. 90-93; Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Ave. 93-2003; Retired 2003.

RETIRED PROBATIONARY MEMBERS

WOODS, MARY ELIZABETH - Rocky Mountain 1992 (*); Commerce City, Goode Centennial 92- 94; Incapacity Leave 7/1/94-2000; Retired 2000

RETIRED DEACONS IN FULL CONNECTION

CARLISLE, ROBERT Z. - Transferred to Rocky Mountain 1986; FD 1997; Denver, Trinity, Minister of Discipleship 86-2003; Retired 2003. FOX, DR. FRANCES SUDDS - Rocky Mountain 1995 (+); FD 1998; St. Luke’s Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Assoc. 95-2003; Retired 2003. MOORE, MARY ETTA - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/83; FD 1997; Ft. Collins, Christ, Diaconal Minister of Education 83- 91; Greeley, First, Education and Program 91-2000; Retired 2000; Pierce, 9/1/2000- PITTENGER, RUTH - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/92; FD 1997; Littleton, Christian Education 92-96; Littleton, Counseling & Visitation 96-2/28/2000; Retired 3/1/2000. TYLER, HELEN - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/94; Denver, Samaritan Center of Counseling and Training 94-; FD 1997; Retired 1998. WOOD, DALE B. - Transferred from Oklahoma Conference 88; Denver, Trinity, Program 88- 11/1/98; FD 1997; Retired 11/1/1998.

RETIRED ASSOCIATE MEMBERS BOOKER, JOSEPH A. - Rush-Ellicott 1970-71; Rush-Edison-Leader-Ellicott 71-74; Ellicott 74- 9/1/75; Methodist Home, Staff Home Parent, Waco, Texas 9/1/75-81; Appointed to Attend School 81-84; Medicine Bow-Hanna 84-88; Appointed to Another Conference, Harrison, Nebraska 88-92; Retired 1992; Wyoming, Medicine Bow/Hanna 95- 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Service Records - 265

BRYANT, RUSSELL B. - Walsh-Two Buttes 10/1/72-76; Erie 76-83; Retired 1983. FORTENBAUGH, ROBERT - Calhan-Rush 74-84; Fountain 84-90; Retired 1990. KOHL, LEROY T. - Paonia 63-79; Olathe 79-80; Retired 1980. MILLER, ROY A. - Price ?-74; Rock Springs 74-89; Retired 1989; Copperton (part time) 94 NELSON, CLARE - Transferred from Yellowstone 6/15/74; Price 74-76; Peetz 76-77; Disability 77- 78; Merino 78-80; Retired 1980. VAYHINGER, JOHN - Retired WOOD, J.C. - Pagosa Springs 63-10/76; Leave of Absence 10/76-81; Retired 1981.

RETIRED LOCAL PASTORS

PINNEY, BOB - Monument, Northgate Fellowship 7/25/93-3/1/99; Retired 3/1/99. STEURI, STAN - Westcliffe 92-96; Wyoming, Upton 96-99; Retired 5/31/99 SULLIVAN, E. FRED - Beulah (1/4 time) 93-6/30/04; Retired 6/30/04. WAGNER, WILBUR - Milford 86-02; Retired 7/1/2002

RETIRED DIACONAL MINISTERS BARLOW, TRUDY - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/82; Boulder, First, Evangelism 82-90; Leave of Absence 90-94; Retired 1994. BROWN, LAURA - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/85; Englewood, Hope 85-87; Private Practice 87-92; Leave of Absence 92-93; Aspen, Admin & Adult Min. 93-94; In Transition 94-96; Visitor Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Stroke Association 96-98; Retired 1998. GORE, EVA MARIAN - Rocky Mountain (+) 93; Parker 93-97; Retired 1997. RUSHING, AUDREY - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/86; Colorado Springs, Trinity, Director of Program and Education 86-89; Transferred to Kansas West 89-92; Colorado Springs, East, Program and Education 92-98; Retired 1998. SEAVER, MARY FRANCES - Nebraska (+) 86; Larimer County Health Department 93-94; Retired 1994. SMITH, MARY JEAN - Rocky Mountain (+) 93; Northglenn 93-94; In Transition 94-96; Retired 1996. STORM, CATHERINE - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/96; Lakewood, Phillips 96-2/28/98; Lakewood, Green Mountain 3/1/98-98; Family Leave 7/1/98-8/12/2000; Colorado Springs, Central 8/13/2000-12/31/01; Family Leave 1/1/02-2003; Retired 2003. TEMPLIN, DOROTHY - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/81; ; Englewood Director of Christian Education 81-9/81; Denver, Grace, Director of Christian Education 81-91; Leave of Absence 91-94; Retired 1994. VEAL, FAYE - Rocky Mountain (+) 2000; Rocky Mountain Conference Office, 2000-2003; Retired 2003 WINQUEST, JANET - Rocky Mountain (+) 6/90; Boulder, Mountain View, Education 90-1/31/97; Leave of Absence 2/1/97-2000: Retired 2000 266 - Service Records Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Index - 267

INDEX

Annual Conference, boards and committees of ...... Index to ...... 5 Annual Conference, session Committees of ...... 9 Annual Session Planning Committee ...... 10 Appointments ...... IncapacityLeave ...... 185 Extension Ministries ...... 175 Index to ...... 123 Leave of Absence ...... 187 To Another Conference ...... 184 Archives and History, Commission on Membership of ...... 22 Articles of Incorporation, Conference (See 1994 Journal)

Boards and Committees, Annual Conference Index to ...... 9 Board of Diaconal Ministry Committee on Investigation ...... 18 Service Record ...... 243 Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry Membership of ...... 11 Board of Ordained Ministry Membership of ...... 17 Joint Committee on Incapacity ...... 18 Committee on Investigation ...... 18 Administrative Review Committee ...... 18 Board of Lay Ministry Membership of ...... 16 Board of Pensions Membership of ...... 21 Board for a Racially Diverse and Inclusive Church Membership of ...... 21 Board of Stewards Membership ...... 11 268 - Index Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Board of Trustees Membership of ...... 21

Camping Ministries Camps and Retreats, Council on ...... 12 Church and Society Network ...... 19 Clergy Service Record ...... Clergy Directory ...... 25 Commission on Archives and History Membership of ...... 22 Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns Membership of ...... 19 Commission on Equitable Compensation Membership of ...... 18 Commission on Religion and Race Membership of ...... 22 Commission on Status and Role of Women Membership of ...... 22 Committee on Communications Membership of ...... 20 Conference Articles of Incorporation (See 1994 Journal) Conference Staff ...... Back Cover Conference Officers ...... 9 Conference Leadership ...... 9 Council on Finance and Administration Membership of ...... 20 Council on Retreats and Camps Membership ...... 12 Council on Young Adult Ministries Membership of ...... 12 Council on Youth Ministries Membership of ...... 12

Directories Clergy ...... 25 Laity ...... 71

Episcopacy Committee on ...... 22 Equitable Compensation, Commission on Membership of ...... 18 Finance and Administration, Council on Membership of ...... 20 Full Members, service record ...... 221

General Conference and Jurisdictional Representatives ...... 24

Historical Record ...... 4

Jurisdictional Conference Representatives ...... 24

Lay Ministry Directory ...... 71 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Index - 269

Leadership of the Annual Conference ...... 5

Memoirs ...... Missionaries (Conference) ...... 69

Nominating Committee Membership of ...... 23

Peace With Justice Committee (See Church & Society Network) Pensions, Board of Membership of ...... 21 Personnel Policies & Practices Committee Membership of ...... 23 Probationary Members Service records of ...... Related Agencies ...... 270 Retired, Service Record Deacons in Full Connection ...... 264 Diaconal Ministers ...... 265 Full Members ...... 244 Local Pastors ...... 265 Probationary Members ...... 264 Retreats and Camps ...... 12 Roll of Honored Dead ...... 207

Service Records Deacons in Full Connection ...... 241 Diaconal Ministers ...... 243 Full Members ...... 221 Local Pastors ...... 240 Probationary Members ...... 239 Trustees, Board of Membership of ...... 21 United Methodist Women Leadership of ...... 17 United Methodist Men Leadership of ...... 16

Volunteers in Mission Coordinators ...... 15

Young Adult Ministry Council on ...... 12 Youth Ministry Council on ...... 12 270 - Index Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE RELATED AGENCIES

Health and Welfare Institutions

Frasier Meadows Manor Hover Community, Inc. 350 Ponca Pl., Boulder CO 80303-9977 1401 Elmhurst Dr., Longmont, CO 80503 303-499-4888 / Fax: 303-499-9645 303-772-9292 / Fax: 303-651-7279

Frasier North Warren Village 4840 Thunderbird Dr 1323 Gilpin St., Denver, CO 80218 Boulder, CO 80303-9977 303-321-2345 / Fax: 303-320-5033 303-499-4888 / Fax: 303-499-9645 www.warrenvillage.org Email:[email protected]

Wesley Foundations

University of Colorado, Boulder Tracey Hausman, 303-443-3934 [email protected]

University of Denver Donna Chrislip, 303-744-1287 Paul Kottke, 303-722-5736

University of Wyoming, Laramie Carol A. Lillie, 307-742-8121 [email protected] Rocky Mountain Conference Center 2200 South University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210-4708 303-733-3736, 303-777-3116 + ext. Outside Denver: 1-800-536-3736 Fax: 303-733-1730 Website: www.rmcumc.org

The Denver Area Episcopal Office Warner H. Brown, Jr., Bishop Fax: 303-733-5047 E-mail: [email protected] Jayne Adams, Executive Assistant, Denver Area, 303-733-3736 (ext. 601)

Mission and Ministry Ron Hodges (ext. 304) ...... Director of Mission and Ministry Nancy Butterfield (ext. 310) ...... Senior Project Coordinator Netta Addor (general voice mail) ...... Receptionist Ben Roe (ext. 102) ...... Information Administrator Eddie Kelemeni (720-748-9090) ...... Director of Ethnic Ministries Brian Riecke (ext. 301) ...... Director of Conference Youth/Young Adult & Web Guy Nancy Cox (ext. 302) ...... Conference Events Registration Clerk Netta Addor (ext. 307) ...... Media/Production Services Coordinator Susanne Aikman (ext. 310) ...... Conference Consultant & Advocate for Native American Issues & Outreach Peace With Justice (ext. 206) ...... Committee Representative Judy Hill (970-358-4389) ...... Conference Lay Leader

Financial Office Dan O’Neill (ext. 205) ...... Treasurer/Director Support Services/Pension Officer Pat Moore (ext. 200) ...... Associate Treasurer Judy Laird (ext. 201) ...... Bookkeeper Donna Hite (ext. 202) ...... Assistant Pension Officer/Health Benefits Officer (Active Clergy) Sachi Boyer (303-429-1853) ...... Health Benefits Officer (Retired Clergy) Lorrie Wright (ext. 603) ...... Information Systems Administrator

Offices in Other Geographical Areas Keith A. Merriman Administrative Assistant to the Board of Ordained Ministry Chairperson & Liaison to the Episcopal Office Office phone: (970)506-1714 E-mail:[email protected] 2104 28th Avenue Ct., Greeley, CO 80634-6517

District Offices John Thompson ...... Superintendent, Mile High/Pikes Peak District Nancy Butler ...... Secretary to the Superintendent 106 2nd St., Unit A, PO Box 1926, Monument, CO 80132 719-481-6448 FAX: 719-488-5909 Brenda Lear ...... Superintendent, Sunshine District Shelia Pendleton ...... Secretary to the Superintendent 310 W 11th St., Pueblo, CO 81003 719-546-1523, FAX: 719-546-3904 Steve Burnett ...... Superintendent, Peaks and Plains District Bernie Bliss ...... Secretary to the Superintendent 710 11th Ave., Suite L-45, Greeley, CO 80631 970-356-5269, FAX:970-353-5504 Glenda Ulmer ...... Superintendent, Utah/Western Colorado District, Mountain Subdistrict Dixie Gilbert ...... Secretary to the Superintendent 522 White Ave., Grand Junct ion, CO 81501 970-243-5593, FAX:970-243-3393 Nobuko Miyake-Stoner ...... Superintendent, Metropolitan District Judy Hagerman ...... Secretary to the Superintendent 2200 S. University Blvd.., Denver, CO 80210 303-733-3736, Ext. 130 Fax: 303-733-1730 Charles Cooper ...... Superintendent, Wyoming/Northeast Colorado District Lynda Evans ...... Secretary to the Superintendent 2950 Spruce Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-632-6738, FAX: 307-634-2506 GENERAL AGENCIES DIRECTORY AGENCY ADDRESS PHONE INFO-SERVE 1-800-251-8140 CURRIC-U-PHONE 1-800-251-8591 Archives and History P. O. Box 127, Madison, NJ 07940 973-408-3189 www.gccuic-umc.org Christian Unity/Interreligious Concerns 475 Riverside Dr., Rm.1300, NY, NY 10115 212-749-3553 Church and Society 100 Maryland Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002 202-488-5600 www.umc-gbcs.org UMC Communications 810 Twelfth Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37203 615-742-5400 www.umcom.org Discipleship P.O. Box 340003, Nashville, TN 37202 877-899-2780 www.gbod.org or 615-340-7200 Finance and Administration 1200 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201-4193 847-869-3345 www.gcfa.org Global Ministries 475 Riverside Dr., Rm. 350, NY, NY 10115 1-800-862-4246 http://gbgm-umc.org or 1-800-UMC-GBGM Higher Education and Ministry P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007 615-340-7400 www.gbhem.org Pensions and Health Benefits 1201 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201-4190 1-800-851-2201 www.gbophb.org Religion and Race 100 Maryland Ave. NE, #400 202-547-2271 Washington DC 20002 www.gcorr.org Status and Role of Women 1200 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201-4188 847-869-7330 www.gcsrow.org Women’s Division GBGM Regional Office 2121 S. Oneida, Denver, CO 80224 303-756-3501 Jean Saul Field Representative 1725 Landana Dr., #5, Concord, CA 94519 510-798-8495 William Rollins

OTHER CONFERENCE AGENCIES DIRECTORY AGENCY ADDRESS PHONE Frasier Meadows Retirement Center 350 Ponca Pl., Boulder CO 80303-9977 303-499-4888 Frasier North 4840 Thunderbird Dr. 303-499-4888 Boulder, CO 80303-9977 Hover Community, Inc. 1401 Elmhurst Dr., Longmont, CO 80503 303-772-9292 Warren Village 1323 Gilpin St., Denver, CO 80218 303-321-2345 www.warrenvillage.org Crossroads Urban Center 347 S. 400 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-364-1165 Glenn Bailey, Executive Director COKESBURY www.cokesbury.com 1-877-222-1439 Denver/Englewood 730 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood, CO 80110 303-761-5070 Iliff School Of Theology/Denver 2201 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210 303-765-1445 Denver Urban Ministries 1717 E. Colfax St., Denver, CO 80218 303-355-4896 Tammy Mulligan, Director http://www.denum.org [email protected] United Methodist Federal Credit Union (CA) www.umfcu.org 1-800-245-0433 www.xtremesavers.com [email protected] Iliff School of Theology 201 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210 303-744-1287 www.iliff.edu McCurdy School 261 McCurdy Rd., Espanola, NM 87532-6731 505-753-7221 www.mccurdy.org RMC United Methodist Foundation P.O. Box 100339 Denver, CO 80250-0339 303-778-6370 www.gbgm-umc.org/rmcumfoundation 2004 YEAR BOOK and OFFICIAL MINUTES of The Rocky Mountain Conference of The United Methodist Church

Successor of The Rocky Mountain Conference The Evangelical United Brethren Church and The Rocky Mountain Methodist Annual Conference

Thirty-sixth Session and One Hundred Forty Second Session of Oldest Antecedent

Convened at The Renaissance Denver Hotel Denver, Colorado June 16 to 19, 2004

2004 Journal Production Team: Richard A. Vickery, Jr., Editor; Skip Strickland, Conference Secretary; Jayne Adams, Burry Bessee, Nancy Butterfield, Nancy Cox, Ron Hodges, Keith Merriman, Dan O’Neill, Lorrie Wright, Production Manager. 272 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 273

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 2

I LEADERSHIP OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE (Continued from Part 1) ...... 275 II APPOINTMENTS (Supplement to Part 1) ...... 297 III DAILY PROCEEDINGS ...... 303 Certificate of Ordination ...... 322 IV DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS ...... 325 V PETITIONS AND REPORTS A. Petitions ...... 343 B. Conference Awards ...... 365 C. Advance Specials Report ...... 371 D. Cabinet & Executive Leadership Report ...... 376 E. Board of Lay Ministry Report ...... 379 F. Report of the Treasurer ...... 381 VI SALARY SCHEDULES ...... 401 VII STATISTICAL TABLES ...... 407 VIII RULES ...... 447 A. Annual Conference Session ...... 447 B. Annual Operating Procedures ...... 449 C. Ongoing Policies & Procedures ...... 460 IX INDEX ...... 483 X GENERAL CHURCH AGENCIES ...... Inside Back Cover XI RELATED AGENCIES ...... Inside Back Cover XII DENVER AREA CONFERENCE OFFICE ...... Back Cover XIII ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP ...... Back Cover XIV ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP ...... Back Cover 274 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 275

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* Note: This is a working document. Every effort has been made to make this document as accurate as possible as of July 1, 2004.

PART 1 ANNUAL CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE

PART 2 CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP A. CONFERENCE ETHIC EDUCATIONAL TASK FORCE ...... 279 B. GENERAL BOARDS AND AGENCIES REPRESENTATIVES (2000 - 2004) ...... 279 CC. JURISDICTIONAL BOARDS AND AGENCIES REPRESENTATIVES (2000 - 2004) ...... 279

DISTRICT / SUBDISTRICT LEADERSHIP A. METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 280 2. Committee on Nominations ...... 280 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 280 4. Committee on Superintendency & Parsonage ...... 280 5. Committee on Church Location and Building ...... 281 6. Metro Ministries 281 7. Committee on New & Ethnic Ministry Development ...... 281 8. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 281 B. MILE HIGH SUBDISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 282 2. Committee on Nominations ...... 282 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 282 4. Committee on Superintendency & Parsonage ...... 282 5. Committee on Church Location and Building ...... 282 6. Extension Society ...... 282 7. Committee on New & Ethnic Ministry Development ...... 282 8. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 282 276 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

C. PIKES PEAK SUBDISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 283 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 283 3. Committee on Superintendency & Parsonage ...... 283 4. Committee on Church Location and Building ...... 283 5. Extension Society ...... 283 6. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 283 D. PEAKS SUBDISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 284 2. Committee on Nominations ...... 284 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 284 4. Committee on Superintendency & Parsonage ...... 284 5. Committee on Church Location and Building ...... 284 6. Extension Society ...... 285 7. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 285 E. PLAINS SUBDISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 286 2. Committee on Nominations ...... 286 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 286 4. Committee on Superintendency ...... 286 5. Committee on Church Location and Building ...... 286 6. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 286 F. SUNSHINE DISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 286 2. Committee on Nominations ...... 287 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 287 4. Committee on Superintendency ...... 287 5. Committee on Church Location & Location ...... 287 6. Committee on New & Ethnic Ministries ...... 287 7. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 288 G. UTAH SUBDISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 288 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 288 3. Committee on Superintendency ...... 288 4. Committee on Church Location and Building ...... 288 5. Extension Society ...... 289 6. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 289 H. WESTERN SUBDISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 289 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 289 3. Committee on Superintendency ...... 289 4. Committee on Church Location and Building ...... 289 5. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 289 I. WYOMING SUBDISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 290 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 290 3. Committee on Superintendency ...... 290 4. Committee on Church Location and Building ...... 290 5. Extension Society ...... 290 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 277

6. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 290 J. NORTHEAST COLORADO SUBDISTRICT 1. Leadership Team ...... 291 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry ...... 291 3. Committee on Superintendency & Parsonage ...... 291 4. Committee on Church Location and Building ...... 291 5. Extension Society ...... 291 6. Equalization Lay Members to Annual Conference ...... 291

RELATED MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES OF THE CONNECTION A. COUNCIL ON RETREATS AND CAMPS ...... 292 B. CAMP SITE BOARDS 1. Beaver Creek Camp ...... 292 2. Buckhorn Camp ...... 292 3. Grand Mesa Camp ...... 292 4. Pinecliff Camp ...... 292 5. Templed Hills Camp ...... 292 C. ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION INC...... 292 D. MINISTRIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION 1. Wesley Foundations a. University of Colorado ...... 293 b. University of Wyoming ...... 293 c. University of Denver ...... 293 E. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 1. Iliff School of Theology, Trustees ...... 293 2. University of Denver, Trustees ...... 294 F. HEALTH AND WELFARE INSTITUTIONS 1. Frasier Meadows Manor, Trustees ...... 294 2. Hover Community Board of Directors ...... 294 3. Warren Village, Trustees ...... 294 4. Grant Avenue Community Center & Sacred Place Inc...... 294 G. ECUMENICAL STATE AGENCIES 1. Colorado Council of Churches ...... 295 2. Wyoming Church Coalition ...... 295 3. Utah Ecumenical Ministries ...... 295 278 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 279

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PART 2 Lay-Clergy-Gender- Ethnicity-SubDistrict Conference Leadership Conf Ethic Education Task Force A. Boyle, John Conference Chancellor * L-M-CA-MHSD Bush, Jeanice Laity at Large * L-F-CA-MHSD Gleaton, Tommy Chairperson/Laity * L-M-CA-MSD Haddock, Gary Clergy At Large * C-M-CA-PESD Hill, Judy Conference Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ronald (Ron) Staff * A-M-CA-RMC Pelletier, Linda Clergy at Large * C-F-CA-PESD

B. General Boards & Agencies Representatives Benham, Marge Archives and History L-F-CA-MSD Davis, Judith (Judy) United Methodist Publishing House C-F-CA-PESD Dawson Peterson, Emily General Board of Global Ministries L-F-CA-PSD O'Neill, Dan General Board of Pensions L-M-CA-MSD

C. Jurisdictional Boards & Agencies Representatives Babb, Sarah Committee on Credentials L-F-CA-PLSD Brooks, Phillip Western Jurisdiction Council on L-M-CA-WAC Finance & Administration C-M-CA-PESD Cardin, Phillip Committee on Conferences L-M-CA-USD Forbes, Janet Committee on the Episcopacy C-F-CA-WSD Ford, Don Committee on Appeals C-M-CA-SJC Gray, Aaron Committee on Conferences C-M-CA-MSD Hill, Judy Program & Arrangements L-F-CA-PLSD Hodges, Ron (alternate) Committee on Investigation C-M-CA-MSD Kottke, Paul Committee on Investigation C-M-CA-MSD Laurvick, Brad Committee on Nominations L-M-CA-MHSD Lindemond, Olon Western Jurisdiction Council on Finance & Administration O'Neill, Dan (secertary) Committee on the Episcopacy L-M-CA-MSD Schuster, Charles Committee on Nominations C-M-CA-PESD Vose, Marvin Committee on Appeals C-M-CA-PPSD 280 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

District/Subdistrict Leadership

A. Metropolitan District 1. Leadership Team Butterfield, Fred Youth Coordinator L-M-CA-MSD Butterfield, Glendon Youth Representative 2003 L-M-CA-MSD Garlin, Milton (Milt) UMM President 2004 L-M-AA-MSD Huerta, Diana Co-Lay Leader * L-F-CA-MSD Matschke, Lesley UMW President 2004 L-F--MSD Taiwo, Kunle Co-Lay Leader * L-M-AA-MSD 2. Committee on Nominations Cram, Charles (Chuck) 2003 C-M-CA-MSD Everett, Nona 2003 L-F--MSD Harris, James (Jim) 2003 C-M-CA-MSD Huerta, Diana Co-Lay Leader * Rollerson, Deloris 2003 L-F-AA-MSD Strizek, Daniel (Dan) 2004 A-M-CA-MSD Taiwo, Kunle Co-Lay Leader * L-M-AA-MSD Williams, Clarence Chairperson 2003 L-M-AA-MSD 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry Allen, Katherine (Kitty) L-F-CA-MSD Arfmann, Jennifer 2003 C-F-CA-MSD Austin, Seymour L-M-CA-MSD Basham, Rita C-F-CA-MSD Beedle, Sandra 2003 L-F-CA-MSD Benedett-Farmer, C-F-CA-MSD Benesh, Marcia L-F-CA-MSD Bergman, Michael (Mike) 2003 C-M-CA-MSD Boyer, Sachi L-F-AS-MSD Bradford, Betty L-F-CA-MSD Burton, Edwina Chairperson 2003 R-F-AA-MSD Cornelius, Daphne 2003 L-F--MSD Dailey, Thomas 2003 L-M-CA-MSD Denker, John C-M-CA-MSD Gay, Curtis L-M--MSD Gertenbach, Linda C-F-CA-MSD Haley, Kathleen (Kathy) C-F-CA-MSD Hammond, June L-F-CA-MSD Harris, James (Jim) 2003 C-M-CA-MSD Lee, Eun-sang C-M-AS-MSD McCormick, Sharon R-F-CA-MSD Riecke, Brian A-M-CA-MSD Rose, Clark L-M-CA-MSD Williams, Clarence Candidacy Registrar 2003 L-M-AA-MSD 4. Committee on Superintendency Chamness, Michael C-M-CA-MSD Davis, Margaret L-F-CA-MSD Dellenbaugh, Vic 2001 L-M-CA-MSD Huerta, Diana * L-F-CA-MSD Martin, Becky 2000 L-F-CA-MSD McClellan, Robert (Khan) 2000 C-M-CA-MSD McIntire, Donieta 2003 L-F-CA-MSD Phillips, Thomas (T. L.) 2004 C-M-CA-MSD Rosa, Melanie Chairperson 2001 C-F-CA-MSD Taiwo, Kunle * L-M-AA-MSD Tuifua, Selueni (Selu) 2002 L-F-PI-MSD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 281

5. Committee on Church Location & Building Jaworowski, Richard 2003 L-M--MSD Smith, Paul 2002 L-M--MSD Toll, Robert (Bob) 2004 A-M-CA-MSD Vickery, Richard (Dick) Chairperson 2002 R-M-CA-MSD Ward, Jim 2002 L-M--MSD Williams, Clarence 2004 L-M-AA-MSD 6. Metro Ministries Bunting, John L-M--MSD Essing, Marvin (Marv) R-M-CA-MHSD Fox, Don L-M--MHSD Hankins, Margaret R-F-CA-MHSD Hansen, Dick L-M--MHSD Newell-Guazzo, Margaret (Peg) Chairperson C-F-CA-MSD Selby, William (Bill) C-M-CA-MSD 7. New & Ethnic Ministry Development Task Force Basham, Rita C-F-CA-MSD Boulter, Diana C-F-CA-MSD Cox, Farris L-M--MSD Dyer, Gary L-M-CA-MSD Haley, Kathleen (Kathy) C-F-CA-MSD Harris, King C-M-AA-MSD Kershaw, Ross C-M-CA-MSD Martinez, Nanette Development Task Force L-F-HI-MSD Nelson, James (Jim) L-M--MSD Newell-Guazzo, Margaret Development Task Force C-F-CA-MSD Nguyen, Thai C-M-AS-MSD Pantelis, Jorge 2002 C-M-HI-MSD Tuifua, Selueni (Selu) L-F-PI-MSD Williams, Clarence L-M-AA-MSD 8. Lay Member At Large (District) Archer, Gary 2001 L-M--MSD Baker, Julie 2004 L-F--MSD Barber, Jane 2004 L-F--MSD Beedle, Sandra 2003 L-F-CA-MSD Bender, Denise 2002 L-F-CA-MSD Berger, Bruce 2003 L-M--MSD Boman, Leo 2004 L-M--MSD Butterfield, Glendon 2002 L-M-CA-MSD Cousins, Kevin 2004 L-M--MSD Dellenbaugh, Dee 2002 L-F--MSD Dellenbaugh, Vic 2004 L-M-CA-MSD Geis, Sally 2001 L-F-CA-MSD Gray, David 2004 L-M--MSD Humphrey, Clara Lou 1997 L-F-CA-MSD Jarmon, Alfonzo 2003 L-M-AA-MSD Kendrick, Ben 2002 L-M-CA-MSD Kenyon, Julie 2002 L-F--MSD Kershaw, Janna 2004 L-F-CA-MSD Kohler, Jeremy 2004 L-M-CA-MSD Kusic, Brian 2001 L-M--MSD Miyake-Stoner, Akiko 2002 L-F-AS-MSD Orecchio, Judy 1996 L-F-CA-MSD Page, Patricia 2004 L-F--MSD Parker, Karen 2004 L-F-CA-MSD Post, Ruth 2004 L-F-CA-MSD 282 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Reed, Phyllis 2004 L-F-CA-MSD Replogle, Kent 2002 L-M-CA-MSD Rose, Clark 2004 L-M-CA-MSD Russell, Ruth Ann 2003 L-F-CA-MSD Speed, Mary Pat () 2004 L-F--MSD Stiles, Keith 2000 L-M-CA-MSD Taylor, Melba 2001 L-F--MSD Tomlinson, John 2002 L-M-CA-MSD Zapor, Miranda 2002 L-F--MSD

B. Mile High Subdistrict 1. Leadership Team Hubbard, R Michael C-M-CA-MHSD Lim, Kumja 2001 C-F-AS-MHSD Odell, Michele C-F-CA-MHSD Oliver, James (Jim) 2003 L-M-CA-MHSD Veal, Faye Lay Speaking/Evangelism R-F-CA-MHSD Wills, Ruth UMW Representative 2003 L-F--MHSD 2. District Committee on Nominations Lim, Kumja 2001 C-F-AS-MHSD Odell, Michele C-F-CA-MHSD Travis, Maxine L-F-CA-MHSD Veal, Faye 2002 R-F-CA-MHSD 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry Brunner, Paul Chairperson 2001 C-M-CA-MHSD Cho, Kun Sang C-M-AS-MHSD Lim, Kumja C-F-AS-MHSD Nickerson, Michael C-M-CA-MHSD Schwien, Jean 2003 C-F-CA-MHSD Zimmerman, Marti C-F-CA-MHSD 4. Committee on Superintendency Evans, Richard (Dick) A-M-CA-MHSD Nelson, Rich L-M-CA-MHSD Wolsey, Roger 2003 C-M-CA-MHSD 5. Committee on Church Location & Building Arnold, Richard (Rich) Class of 2004 L-M-CA-MHSD Cummings, Don 1999 L-M--MHSD Fox, Don Class of 2003 L-M-CA-MHSD Hansen, Richard (Dick) Chairperson L-M-CA-MHSD Miller, Steven (Steve) 1998 C-M-CA-MHSD Oliver, James (Jim) Class of 2002 L-M-CA-MHSD Wanzcek, Jim 1996 L-M--MHSD 6. District Extension Society Hansen, Richard (Dick) 1997 L-M-CA-MHSD Hendry, Richard 2003 C-M-CA-MHSD Martz, Harvey 2003 C-M-CA-MHSD Stephens, Sandra 2003 C-F-CA-MHSD 7. District New & Ethnic Ministry Development Butterfield, Nancy L-F-CA-MHSD Guzman, Lucia Development Task Force A-F-HI-MHSD Reyer, Diane L-F--MHSD Truog, Greg L-M--MHSD 8. Lay Member At Large (District) Bowman, Herb 2002 L-M-CA-MHSD Dern, Rhonda 2004 L-F--MHSD George, Grace 2002 L-F--MHSD Kirschner, Joe 2004 L-M--MHSD Lamb, Christopher 2003 L-M--MHSD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 283

Laurvick, Bradley (Brad) 2002 L-M-CA-MHSD Milsom, Clark 2002 L-M-CA-MHSD Milsom, Le Merle 2002 L-F-CA-MHSD Travis, Maxine L-F-CA-MHSD Vogt, John 2004 L-M--MHSD Warneke, Sharon 2003 L-F--MHSD Wills, Ruth 2004 L-F--MHSD

C. Pikes Peak Subdistrict 1. Leadership Team Boles, Jerry 2003 C-M-CA-PPSD Covert, S Philip (Phil) 2003 C-M-CA-PPSD Elliott, Charlene (Char) C-F-CA-PPSD Griggs, Helen Lay Speaking Director L-F-AA-PPSD Sauls, James (Jim) Lay Speaking Director L-M-AA-PPSD Wiatrowski, Margaret UMW L-F-CA-PPSD Woods, Darlene Lay Leader L-F-CA-PPSD 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry Butler, Nancy Registar/Secretary L-F-CA-PPSD Covert, S. Philip (Phil) 2004 C-M-CA-PPSD Hart, J. D. 2004 L-M--PPSD Johnson, Sandra (Sandi) 2003 C-F-CA-PPSD Patzke, Linda 1998 C-F-CA-PPSD Sage, Bruce 2001 C-M-CA-PPSD 3. Committee on Superintendency Cooper, William (Bill) 2004 R-M-CA-PPSD France, Betty 1999 C-F-CA-PPSD Hesli, Helen 1999 L-F--PPSD Sung, Paul 2004 C-M-AS-PPSD Woods, Darlene * L-F-CA-PPSD 4. Committee on Church Location & Building Johnson, Mark 2003 A-M-CA-PPSD Jones, Loy 1991 L-M--PPSD Keetch, Richard (Rick) 1997 L-M--PPSD Leeds, Robert (Bob) 2000 C-M-CA-PPSD Smythe, Granville 2003 C-M-CA-PPSD Vose, Marvin (Marv) 2003 C-M-CA-PPSD 5. District Extension Society Dunning, Andrew (Andy) 2003 C-M-CA-PPSD Essing, Marvin (Marv) 1996 R-M-CA-PPSD Jessen, Randall (Randy) 2003 C-M-CA-PPSD 6. Lay Member At Large (District) Akers, Eva 2002 L-F--PPSD Akers, Jim L-M--PPSD Beard, Kathleen 2004 L-F--PPSD Bylsma, Ken 1997 L-M-CA-PPSD Gipson, Shirley 2004 L-F--PPSD Greene, Wynn 2003 L-M-AS-PPSD Hilty, Robert (Bob) 2002 L-M-CA-PPSD Jackson, Percy 2004 L-M--PPSD Jessen, Sue 2003 L-F-CA-PPSD Karstens, Mitchell 2003 L-M--PPSD Leeds, Carolyn 2000 L-F-CA-PPSD Ludlam, Holly 1998 L-F-CA-PPSD Phillips, Bruce 2004 L-M--PPSD Ruch, Marcella 2003 L-F--PPSD Scott, Kenneth (Ken) 2003 L-M-CA-PPSD Scott, Leslie 2003 L-F-CA-PPSD Shah, Yon Cha 2004 L-F-AS-PPSD 284 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Simpson, Hwan 2004 L---PPSD Smythe, Charlene 2003 L-F-CA-PPSD Straws, Joe 2002 L-M-CA-PPSD Tabor, Mary Ann 2001 L-F-CA-PPSD Thomas, Billy 2003 L-M--PPSD Weinert, Beverly 1998 L-F-CA-PPSD Yi, David 2004 L-M--PPSD

D. Peaks Subdistrict 1. Leadership Team Batch, Rae Lay Speaker / Chairperson L-M-CA-PESD Bessee, Burry 1998 C-F-CA-PESD Cook, Jennifer 2004 C-F-CA-PESD Deal, Aletha Lay Leader L-F-CA-PESD Diediker, Charles 2004 L-M--PESD Everhart, R Todd (Todd) C-M-CA-PESD Fisher, Michael 2003 L-M-CA-PESD Forsgren, Kimberly 2003 L-F-CA-PESD Grove, Gale L-F--PESD Kautz, Don 2003 L-M-CA-PESD Robinson, Trudy 2003 C-F-CA-PESD Saunders, Paul 2004 L-M-CA-PESD Therp, Kerry 2003 C-F-CA-PESD Warren, Susan Secretary 2003 L-F--PESD 2. Committee on Nominations Batch, Rae Class of 2005 L-M-CA-PESD Bessee, Burry Chairperson C-F-CA-PESD Cook, Tim Class of 2005 L-M-CA-PESD Deal, Aletha District Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PESD Dietz, John Class of 2004 L-M-CA-PESD Newendorp, Donna Class of 2005 R-F-CA-PESD Redenbaugh, Eula Class of 2004 L-F-CA-PESD Reynolds, Patricia (Pat) Class of 2005 L-F-CA-PESD Tarman, Carolyn Class of 2005 L-F-CA-PESD Treadway, Donna () Class of 2004 L-F--PESD 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry Batch, Rae Class of 2005 L-M-CA-PESD Bessee, James (Jim) Registrar, Class of 2006 L-M-CA-PESD Creel, Steven (Steve) Class of 2007 C-M-CA-PESD Eakle, Lonnie Class of 2006 C-M-CA-PESD Fest, Beverly Class of 2007 A-F-CA-PESD Gilroy, Lyle Class of 2005 L-M-CA-PESD Kottke, Jon Class of 2006 L-M-CA-PESD McConnell, Warren Class of 2007 R-M-CA-PESD Moore, MaryEtta Class of 2006 - Chairperson C-F-CA-PESD 4. Committee on Superintendency Billings, Ron Class of 2006 2004 L-M--PESD Cook, Janet (Jan) Class of 2005 L-F-CA-PESD Daniels, Dan Class of 2006 2004 R-M--PESD Deal, Aletha District Lay Leader * L-F-CA-PESD Gormley, Tom Class of 2005 L---PESD Haffner, Derek Class of 2005 2004 L-M--PESD Pelletier, Linda Class of 2007 2004 C-F-CA-PESD Roth, Ethel Class of 2004 L-F-CA-PESD Stewart, Rick Class of 2007 L-M-CA-PESD Waller, Judy Class of 2006 2004 L-F--PESD 5. Committee on Church Location & Building Hale, Curt Class of 2007 L-M--PESD Lee, Sandy Class of 2007 L-F--PESD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 285

McClure, Jeff Class of 2006 L-M--PESD Merriman, Keith Class of 2007 R-M-CA-PESD Nunnery, Scott Class of 2007 L-M--PESD Rush, Mike Class of 2005 L-M-CA-PESD Youree, April Chairperson, Class of 2005 L-F--PESD 6. Extension Society Allum, John Chairperson / Class of 2006 L-M-CA-PESD Baldwin, Joe Class of 2007 2004 L-M--PESD Cackowsky, Kathy Class of 2007 L-F-CA-PESD Hagen, Dick Class of 2007 2004 L-M--PESD Kniss, Kevin Class of 2006 L-M--PESD Knutson, Mary Class of 2007 L-F-CA-PESD Latham-Durrant, Freda Class of 2005 C-F-CA-PESD Lowe, Karen Class of 2005 2004 C-F-CA-PESD O'Shea, Ryan Ex-officio * C-M-CA-PESD Smith, Ed Class of 2006 L-M--PESD Thomas, Patricia (Patti) Ex-officio * C-F-CA-PESD Weaver, Mike Class of 2007 2004 L-M--PESD Youree, April Ex-officio * L-F--PESD 7. Lay Member At Large (District) Barrow, John 2002 L-M--PESD Batch, Rae 2004 L-M-CA-PESD Brown, Betty 2003 C-F-CA-PESD Carr, Charlotte 2004 L-F-CA-PESD Cook, David (Dave) 2001 L-M-CA-PESD Cross, John 2003 L-M-CA-PESD Dietz, John 2003 L-M-CA-PESD Dillon, Sandi 2003 L-F-CA-PESD Douglas, Helen 2003 L-F-CA-PESD Erickson, Spring 2004 L-F--PESD Everhart, Pamela (Pam) 2003 L-F-CA-PESD Graff, Judy 2002 L-F--PESD Hensley, Barbara 2004 L-F--PESD Jelden, Rosie 2004 L-F--PESD Kaehler, Alyce 2001 L-F-CA-PESD King, Caren 2002 L-F--PESD Krause, Stanley 2003 L-M-CA-PESD Latchaw, David 2004 L-M--PESD Lindemood, Bonnie 2004 L-F-CA-PESD Lollar, James (Jim) 2003 L-M-CA-PESD McCreary, Liz 2004 L-F--PESD Melone, Marie 2004 L-F--PESD Muckle, Bob 2004 L-M--PESD Oboka, Marian 2004 L-F--PESD Reynolds, Patricia (Pat) 2003 L-F-CA-PESD Schmidt, Karin 2002 L-F-CA-PESD Sprague, Matthew 2003 L-M--PESD Stamp, Lora 2002 L-F-CA-PESD Stewart, Rick 2003 L-M-CA-PESD Stieber, Gwen 2004 L-F-CA-PESD Thorne-Keziah, Paul 2004 L-M--PESD Waller, Judy 2004 L-F--PESD Weaver, Mike 2004 L-M--PESD Willett, Sallyann 2003 L-F--PESD Wisehart, Andrew (Andy) L-M-CA-PESD 286 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

E. Plains Subdistrict 1. Leadership Team Babb, Jeffrey (Jeff) C-M-CA-PLSD Blevins, DeeAnn Secretary L-F-CA-PLSD Calhoun, James (Jim) C-M-CA-PLSD Chittenden, Kathryn Lay Leader L-F-CA-PLSD Dreier, Donna L-F-CA-PLSD Everhart, Dennis Chairperson L-M--PLSD Hansen, Daleen L-F--PLSD Hard, Olga C-F-CA-PLSD Hill, Judy UMW * L-F-CA-PLSD Hoover, Frank C-M-CA-PLSD Hoover, Linda C-F-CA-PLSD Ingersoll, Michael C-M-CA-PLSD Schallenberger, Darrel L-M-CA-PLSD Sexson, Russell (Rusty) Lay Speaker Coordinator * L-M-CA-PLSD Stogsdill, Cherry Vice Chairperson L-F--PLSD 2. District Committee on Nominations Borders, Patricia (Patty) Class of 2006 L-F-CA-PLSD Coffman, Betty Chairperson / Class of 2004 L-F-CA-PLSD Frasier, Mark Class of 2006 L-M--PLSD Liming, Kristie Class of 2004 L-F--PLSD Poole, Nora Class of 2005 L-F--PLSD Schallenberger, Darrel Class of 2005 L-M-CA-PLSD Spencer, Janice Class of 2005 L-F--PLSD 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry Allen, Lena Class of 2007 L-F--PLSD Babb, Jeffrey (Jeff) Class of 2007 C-M-CA-PLSD Bullock, Ralph Class of 2005 R-M-CA-PLSD Hill, Judy Class of 2006 L-F-CA-PLSD Hoover, Frank Class of 2005 C-M-CA-PLSD 4. Committee on Superintendency Borders, Patricia (Patty) Class of 2005 L-F-CA-PLSD Chittenden, Kathryn Lay Leader - exofficio L-F-CA-PLSD Ensign, Terina () Class of 2006 L-F--PLSD Frasier, Mark Class of 2006 L-M--PLSD Hoover, Linda Class of 2007 C-F-CA-PLSD Ingersoll, Michael Class of 2005 - Chairperson C-M-CA-PLSD Kuhn, Martha Class of 2007 L-F-CA-PLSD 5. Committee on Church Location & Building Allen, Alvin Class of 2006 L-M--PLSD Borders, Bill Class of 2007 L-M-CA-PLSD Forristall, John Class of 2005 L-M--PLSD Hoover, Frank Class of 2006 C-M-CA-PLSD Kinkel, Dean Class of 2007 L-M-CA-PLSD 6. Lay Member At Large (District) Babb, Katherine (Kathy) 2002 L-F-CA-PLSD Edmundson, Megan 2002 L-F-CA-PLSD Reeves, Samantha 2004 L-F--PLSD

F. Sunshine District 1. Leadership Team Barningham, Rhea At Large 2002 C-F-CA-PC Brietweiser, Pam Co-Chairperson 2004 L-F-CA-PC Crisp-Yeager, Carolyn At Large 2003 L-F-CA-AVC Dudley, Tommy (Tom) At Large 1998 C-M-CA-AVC Lear, Brenda District Superintendent * A-F-CA-S Naviaux, Judy At Large 2004 L-F--SLVC 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 287

Pendleton, Shelia Secretary 2000 L-F-CA-PC Pethick, Ron (Red) At Large 2003 L-M-CA-PC Whitehead, David Co-Chairperson 2004 L-M--AVC 2. District Committee on Nominations Bassett, Ellen 2000 L-F-CA-PC Bell, Diane 2003 C-F-CA-PC Brietweiser, Pam 2004 L-F-CA-PC Lear, Brenda Chairperson * A-F-CA-S McCutcheon, Judy 2003 L-F--PC Patterson, Donna 2004 C-F-CA-SLVC Payne, Lora 2004 L-F-CA-PC Pendleton, Shelia Ex Officio * L-F-CA-PC Pethick, Ron (Red) 1996 L-M-CA-PC Thomeczek, Judi 2000 L-F--AVC Whitehead, David Co-Lay Leader 2004 L-M--AVC 3. Committee on Ordained Ministry Calhoun, Richard (Rick) Chairperson 2002 C-M-CA-PC Goettel, DeEtta 2004 C-F-CA-PVC Janoski, Thomas (Tom) 1998 R-M-CA-S Lear, Brenda Ex Officio * A-F-CA-S McPherson, R Jean 2003 C-F-CA-AVC Payne, Lora 2004 L-F-CA-PC Redshaw, E Jeanne 2004 C-F-CA-AVC Richardson, Christine 1998 C-F-CA-SLVC Rundell, Chris 2000 L---PVC Spears, Robert (Bob) R-M-CA-S Stephens, Gary 2004 L-M-CA-SLVC Zilm, Gerald (Gary) C-M-CA-AVC 4. Committee on Superintendency Brietweiser, Pam Co-Lay Leader 2004 L-F-CA-PC Gotto, George 2004 L---PVC James, Kimal (Kim) Chairperson 2001 C-F-CA-PC Mead, Nancy 2003 C-F-CA-PC Smith, Alan 2003 L-M--AVC Stephens, Betty 1997 L-F--SLVC Warner, Neil 2004 R-M--S Whitehead, David Co-Lay Leader 2004 L-M--AVC Zilm, Claire 1997 C-F-CA-AVC 5. Committee on Church Location & Building Downey, Marshall 2004 L-M--PC Grant, Reed Co-Chairperson 1991 L-M--PC Pendleton, Lee Co-Chairperson 2003 L-M-CA-PC Sullivan, E Fred (Fred) 1991 R-M-CA-S Thomeczek, Judi 2001 L-F--AVC Walker, Kip 2003 L-M--SLVC Whittaker, Wayne 1991 L-M--AVC Worley, Steve 1998 L-M-CA-PC 6. New & Ethnic Ministry Development Butler, Russell (Rusty) 2001 C-M-CA-AVC Glover, Doug Legal Counsel L-M--PC Jones, Samuel (Sam) 2004 C-M-CA-PVC Lear, Brenda Ex Officio * A-F-CA-S McClure, Berniece 2000 L-F--AVC McClure, Carl 2000 L-M--AVC McGrew, William (Mac) 2001 C-M-CA-AVC New, Ernie 2004 L-M--SLVC Peacock, Tommy (Tom) 2004 C-M-CA-PC Peters, Jim 1985 L-M--AVC Pethick, Ron (Red) Chairperson L-M-CA-PC 288 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Plymell, Susan 2000 C-F-CA-PC Snapp, Joyce 2003 C-F-CA-SLVC 7. Lay Member At Large (District) Bassett, Ellen 2000 L-F-CA-PC Brietweiser, Pam 2002 L-F-CA-PC Calli, Clint 2004 L-M--AVC Cook, Boyd 2002 L-M-CA-SLVC Crisp-Yeager, Carolyn 2000 L-F-CA-AVC Crona, Betty 1995 L-F-CA-SLVC Faucett, Megan 2004 L-F--SLVC Humphrey, Robert 1997 L-M--PC Kincannon, Kaci 2004 L-F--AVC Kincannon, Kori 2004 L-F--AVC Kinzie, Edward (Ed) 2001 L-M--SLVC Leathers, Adam 2004 L-M--PVC Leathers, Dennis 2004 L-M--PVC Leathers, Virginia 2004 L-F--SLVC McGrew, Laverna 2001 L-F-CA-AVC Minton, Pat 2003 L-F--PC Morrow, Darlene (Dolly) 1997 L-F-CA-PVC Patterson, Roger 2004 L-M-CA-SLVC Peacock, Cindy 2002 L-F-CA-PC West, Sarah 2002 L-F-CA-PC

G. Utah Subdistrict 1. Leadership Team Allison, Mary Ann Chairperson L-F-CA-USD Fisilau, Mesia Missions L-F-PI-USD Goodier, Steven (Steve) Member-at-large 2003 C-M-CA-USD Grimme, Kay Lay Leader L-F-CA-USD Hare-Diggs, E Brian Higher Education C-M-CA-USD Noland, Brenda Secretary 2004 L-F--USD Rothwell, William (Bill) Lay Speaking Director L-M-CA-USD Stockebrand, Diana UMW L-F-CA-USD Strickland, Jennifer Nominations 2003 L-F--USD 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry Blaufuss, Judy Secretary 1997 L-F-CA-USD Boswell, Nancy 2003 C-F-CA-USD Cardin, Philip 2003 L-M-CA-USD Currier Griggs, Alane Chairperson 2000 C-F-CA-USD Dolloff-Holt, Handi Jo Candidacy Registrar C-F-CA-USD Goodier, Steven (Steve) BOM Representative 2004 C-M-CA-USD Mone, Filimone 2001 C-M-PI-USD Schlichting, Donald 2003 C-M-CA-USD Yngsdal, Janne 2004 L-F--USD 3. Committee on Superintendency Grimme, Kay Co-Chairperson 2004 L-F-CA-USD Hare-Diggs, Jennifer 1999 C-F-CA-USD Mone, Filimone 2000 C-M-PI-USD Sherwood, Marjorie 1991 L-F-CA-USD Westcott, Russ Co-Chairperson 2001 L-M-CA-USD 4. Committee on Church Location & Building LaFon, Tom 2004 L-M--USD LoRe, Steven 2004 L-M--USD Nichols, Malcolm 2000 L-M--USD Perry, Michelle 2004 C-F-CA-USD Perryman, Gary 2000 L-M--USD Rehovit, Dave 2000 L-M--USD Schlichting, Donald Chairperson 2003 C-M-CA-USD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 289

Slaughter, Douglas 2003 C-M-CA-USD Verno, Steve 2004 L-M--USD Yahne, Jay 2002 L-M--USD 5. District Extension Society Davidson, Tom 1998 L-M--USD Merrell, Dan 1996 L-M--USD Sherwood, Marjorie 2001 L-F-CA-USD 6. Lay Member At Large (District) Longolongofolau, Atamani 2004 C-M-PI-USD Mawson, Shannon 2004 L-F--USD Moland, Brenda 2001 L-F-CA-USD Myers, Elizabeth (Betty) 2003 L-F--USD Nai, John 2003 L-M--USD Ramsperger, Mark 2003 C-M--USD Smith, Gheeta 2002 L-F-OT-USD Stockebrand, Diana 2001 L-F-CA-USD Trey-big, Abbie 2004 L-F--USD

H. Western Colorado Subdistrict 1. Leadership Team Arrington, Johnny Youth Coordinator 2002 C-M-CA-MC Brouse, Daryl 2003 L-M-CA-GVC Ford, Donald (Don) Town & Country C-M-CA-SJC Henrie, Kimberly Lay Leader 2003 L-F-CA-MC Johnson, Nancy UMW Sub-District President L-F-CA-DC Kuhl, Eleanor UMW Sub-District President L-F-CA-SJC Sewell, Robert 2003 C-M-CA-MC Skinner, Eulalia Lay Speaking Director L-F-CA-SJC Taylor, Sandra (Sandy) Lay Speaking Director L-F--MC Ulmer, Glenda District Superintendent * A-F-CA-U/W 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry Hasselbarth, Maynard 2003 L-M--GVC Mekeal, Leighton Chairperson 2003 C-M-CA-GVC Nadasi, John 2004 C-M--DC Oman, Larry Candidacy Registrar 1997 C-M-CA-MC Throm, Maryhannah 2004 L-F-CA-MC Ulmer, Glenda District Superintendent * A-F-CA-U/W Wise, Amy 2004 L-F--SJC 3. Committee on Superintendency Clifford, Betty 2001 L-F-CA-MC Henrie, Kimberly Co-Lay Leader * L-F-CA-MC Lyon, Richard 2001 C-M-CA-MC McGriffin, Virginia (Ginny) 2000 L-F--GVC Oman, Larry 2001 C-M-CA-MC Rousset, Edward (Bud) 1998 C-M-CA-SJC Throm, Maryhannah L-F-CA-MC 4. Committee on Church Location & Building Botkin, Guy Chairperson 1996 R-M-CA-DC 5. Lay Member At Large (District) Alcott, Irene 2002 L-F--DC Clifford, Betty 1997 L-F-CA-MC Delany, Danny 2003 L-M-CA-MC Georgi, Robert 2004 L-M--MC Gilbert, Dixie 2004 L-F-CA-GVC Hill, Fritzie 2004 L-F--DC Kuhl, Eleanor 2001 L-F-CA-SJC Longenecker, David 2002 L-M-CA-GVC Mackey, Chance 2004 L-M--MC Mackey, Thomas 2002 L-M--MC 290 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Paschal, Jennifer 2004 L-F--MC Ripple, Ruth 2004 L-F--GVC Shreeves, Kim 1996 L-F--DC Skinner, Eulalia 2001 L-F-CA-SJC Smith, Justin 2003 L-M--GVC Smith, Roger 2003 L-M-CA-GVC Taylor, Sandra (Sandy) 2002 L-F--MC VanTeylingen, Sally 2002 L-F--MC Yeager, Sue 2002 L-F-CA-GVC

I. Wyoming Subdistrict 1. Leadership Team Beach, Charlene 2002 L-F-CA-WSD Campbell, Gary Lay Leader 2003 L-M-cu-WSD Cooper, Charles (Chuck) District Superintendent A-M-CA-WSD Cross, Rachel Secretary 2002 L-F-CA-WSD Dove, Jean Conf. Nominating Rep. 2002 L-F-CA-WSD Hansen, Delbert (Del) 2002 C-M-CA-WSD Harris, Ray Director of Lay Speaking 2002 L-M-CA-WSD Labuda, Charles 2003 L-M--WSD Moore, J William (Bill) 2002 C-M-CA-WSD Potter, James (Jim) 2002 L-F-CA-WSD Sack, Patricia (Pat) 2002 L-F-CA-WSD Shively, Carol (Carol 2002 L-F-CA-WSD Stowe, Bob Chairperson 2002 L-—CA-WSD 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry Cross, Thomas Chairperson 2002 C-M-CA-WSD Firebaugh, Robert (Bob) 2004 C-M-CA-WSD Potter, Nancy Registrar 2002 L-F-CA-WSD Saltzgaver, Eloise 2004 C-F-CA-WSD Simon-Peter, Rebekah 2002 C-F-CA-WSD 3. Committee on Superintendency Campbell, Gary Wyoming Lay Leader 2003 L-M-cu-WSD Firebaugh, Robert (Bob) 2003 C-M-CA-WSD Hundley, Sam 2003 L-M-CA-WSD Paxton, Marian 2002 L-F-CA-WSD Simon-Peter, Rebekah 2002 C-F-CA-WSD Stowe, Ruth 2002 L-F-CA-WSD 4. Committee on Church Location & Building Ellis, Vern 2003 L-M--WSD Hansen, Delbert (Del) Chairperson 2002 C-M-CA-WSD Hart, Mary 2002 L-F--WSD Hooker, Chad 2003 L-M--WSD Horton, Ilene 2002 L-F--WSD 5. District Extension Society Campbell, Gary Lay Leader 2003 L-M-cu-WSD Potter, James (Jim) 2003 L-F-CA-WSD Starrs, Bill Treasurer 2001 L-M--WSD Stowe, Bob Chairperson 2001 L-M-CA-WSD Wyatt, Glenn 2000 L-M--WSD 6. Lay Member At Large (District) Allen, Melissa 2004 L-F--WSD Banwart, Judy 2004 L-F--WSD Broyles, David 2004 L-M--WSD Cockett, Charles 2003 L-M--WSD Cross, Rachel 2000 L-F-CA-WSD Earnshaw, David 2004 L-M--WSD Hitchcock, Vicki 2004 L-F--WSD Hofmann, Alex 2004 L-M--WSD 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 291

Nichols, Joann 2004 L-F--WSD Oliver, Brian 2004 L-M--WSD Oliver, Robert (Bob) 2004 L-M--WSD Paxton, Marian 2000 L-F-CA-WSD Pearson, Josie 2004 L-F--WSD Scranton, Laura Young Adult 1996 L-F-CA-WSD Sparks, Gayle 2004 L-F--WSD Stowe, Bob 2003 L-M-CA-WSD Stowe, Ruth 2003 L-F-CA-WSD Thompson, Cassie 2004 L-F--WSD

J. Northeast Colorado Subdistrict 1. Leadership Team Benham, Jack UMM 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD Brewer, Gerald (Bud) Lay Leader 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD Davis, Dorothy 2002 L-F-CA-NCSD Strauss, Alan (Al) Chairperson 2003 C-M-CA-NCSD West, Carrie Lay Speaking 2002 L-F-CA-NCSD Williams, Laurel Vice Chairperson 2003 L-F-CA-NCSD 2. Committee on Ordained Ministry Brandt, Robert (Bob) Secretary 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD Dennis, Darrell Local Pastor Representative 2002 C-M-CA-NCSD Shafer, Marcia 2002 C-F-CA-NCSD 3. Committee on Superintendency Bishop, Melvin L-M--NCSD Brewer, Gerald (Bud) NE Colo Lay Leader 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD Good, Loren 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD Kula, Robert (Bob) Chairperson 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD Tarman, Phillip (Phil) 2002 C-M-CA-NCSD 4. Committee on Church Location & Building Barkley, Larry 2001 L-M--NCSD Gower, Frank 2002 L-M--NCSD Kennedy, Darlene 2001 L-F--NCSD Riecke, Marjorie 2001 L-F--NCSD Smith, Gordon 2001 L-M--NCSD Williams, Keith 2001 L-M--NCSD Zorn, Ed 2001 L-M--NCSD 5. District Extension Society Brewer, Gerald (Bud) Lay Leader 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD Fetzer, Esta 2002 L-F--NCSD Kinnison, Robert (Bud) 2002 L-M--NCSD Longmore, Gailard 2002 L-M--NCSD McElwain, Beth 2002 L-F--NCSD Price, Gary 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD 6. Lay Member At Large (Young Adult) Biesemeier, Brandon 2004 L-M--NCSD Brandt, Robert (Bob) 2002 L-M-CA-NCSD Brewer, Marjorie 1996 L-F--NCSD Elrick, Maryln 2004 L-F--NCSD Gower, Frank 2003 L-M--NCSD Green, Julie 2004 L-F--NCSD Hudiburgh, Joyce 2004 C-F-CA-NCSD Kula, Robert (Bob) 2001 L-M-CA-NCSD Schmidt, Glenis L-F--NCSD Strauss, Sharon 2004 L-F--NCSD 292 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Related Ministries and Agencies of the Connection

A. Council on Retreats and Camps Chairperson: Richard Marsh Finance TBA Site Representative Grand Mesa Betty Clifford, Connie Pittenger Beaver Creek Alta & George Berkstresser, Betty Crona Buckhorn Larry Overton Pine Cliff Mike Appleby, Mickie Wagner Templed Hills Lee Hill Members at Large Rusty Butler, Jennifer Cook Conference Board of Trustees Chris Frasier Staff Gregg Kernes, Gary Conover, L. Allen Simons, Ron Hodges

B. Camp Site Boards 1. Beaver Creek Camp Chairperson: James Lancaster Vice-Chairperson Roy Ratzlaff Secretary Lynda Foster Treasurer Harold Rominger Grant Proposal Coordinator Alta Berkstresser

Board members representing the Commission’s United Methodist Churches in The San Luis Valley (Alamosa, Monte Vista, Bowen, Sargent, Mosca, Center, and Saguache).

George Berkstresser, Betty Crona, Don Capenter, Marilyn Eagles, David Warsh, Joyce Snapp, Donna Patterson, Laura Rainwater, Jeff Rainwater, Mary Djuris, Cindy New, Donna Andrews, Kelly Thompson, Darol Cox, Justin Ratzlaff, Robert Davis. At Large : Brian Caselles, Chuck Owsley, Brenda Lear, Kirk Thompson 2. Buckhorn Camp Chairperson: Larry Overton Betty Banks, Ed Bigler, Delbert Hansen, Bill Henderson, Bob Johnson, Tom Johnson, Delene Juarez, Dan Overton, Harry Pierce, Alan Ruge, Jerry Svoboda, George Vogler, Mel Wright, Gregg Kernes *, Richard Marsh *, L. Allen Simons * 3. Grand Mesa Camp CCC Committee Registrar & Coordinator: Wilma Hanson 1997 Jim Creasey, Vicki Stites Camp Trustees Dick Baker, Elaine Baker, Chuck Cook, Dennis Devor, Tom Magee, Connie Pittenger, Eddie Sanford, Max Stites, Gary Conover *, Glenda Ulmer * 4. Pinecliff Camp Chairperson Mike Appleby Paul Allison, Ken Akiyama, Bob Chauza,Jack Deschner, Dick Dotson, Mesia Fisilau, Brad Hale, Chuck Haskett, Michelle Perry, Lee Pickett, Mike Remillard, Pete Ross, Vern Rosenstiel, Marjorie Sherwood, Katherine Smith, Lloyd Stinger, Orion Sherwood, Carol Thompson, Mickie Wagner, Russ Westcott, Jim Wisecup 5. Templed Hills Camp Board Members Meredith Sage, Joe Straws, Lee Hill, Rusty Merril,John Cable, Mary Thomas, Allen Simon Director Gary Conover * Facilities Manager Sonny Allen Assistant Director Art Rousseau * 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 293

C. Rocky Mountain Conference United Methodist Foundation Inc. Class of 2005 Class of 2006 Roxie Anderson Diana Boulter Max Coppom Beverly Long, Secretary Debra O’Neill John H. Vandel Richard Vickery, Jr., President Class of 2007 Marilyn Barber Class of 2008 Mark Cummings John Boyle John R. Crouse, Treasurer Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. *, Dan O’Neill * Charlie C. Ledbetter, Vice Pres. Foundation Staff: Marilyn Bierbach, Managing Director Amy Bales, Administrative Assistant David Haraway, Planned Giving Consultant Steve Auger, Accounting Consultant

D. Ministries in Higher Education 1. Wesley Foundations a. University of Colorado Treasurer: Chuck Nosser John Cross David Askey John Hodges Melanie Watson Wayne Pryor Marian Oboka Fred Walls Linda Gertenbach Corinne Frohlick Nancy Hudson Joe Resovsky Steve Burnett * Director of Wesley Foundation: Tracy Hausman * Myer Titus *

b. University of Wyoming Chairperson: Karen Francis 2006 Vice-Chair: G.F. “Punch” Williamson 2004 Treasurer: Susan Strong 2004 Secretary: Elizabeth Pond (student)

Class of 2004 Class of 2005 Class of 2006 Steve Schafer Dale Eslinger Ted Pepin Ray Harris Donald Montgomery Rev. Gary Wilken Randy Anderson Leslie Kerr

Students Andy Vetos, Melissa Allen, Ed & Calie Selby, Nancy Brown Ex-officio Rev. David Lillie, Fran Colby Director Rev. Carol Lillie

c. University of Denver Chairperson: Paul Kottke Treasurer Donna Chrislip Staff Michelle Johnson At large members :Terry Clark, James Harris, Paul Murphy-Geiss, Gladys Rutschman Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. or designate * 294 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

E. Educational Institutions 1. Iliff School of Theology, Trustees Chairperson: Wesley A. Brown Executive Vice Chairperson: Susan M. Duncan Vice Chairperson: Suzanne I. Witzler Secretary: Carlotta Lanier Treasurer: Suzanne I. Witzler Assistant Secretary: Lori Melhus Assistant Treasurer: Kelly L. McCormick Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. *

Class of 2005 Class of 2006 Class of 2007 Barbara Baldwin Rick J. Ashton Grady Booch Angel Chi Wesley A. Brown Frederick Esgar Susan M Duncan Charles Y Choi Janet Forbes Robert Graf Lee Palmer Everding Janet Manning Rhonda Grant Youngsook Kang Darrell Mount Barbara E Blanton Greene Charlotta Lanier Rob O’Neill Kerry McQueen Stanley Perea Jay Rundell Monte Pascoe David Ratcliff John U Tomlinson Victor Quinn Verne Smith Suzanne I. Witzer Ransom B. Woods Gwendolyn Thomas 2. University of Denver, Trustees Patrick D. Bowlen Maria Guajardo Lucero Joy S. Burns Carrie Morgridge Edward W. Estlow Ralph Nagel Steven W. Farber Trygve Myhren Margot Gilbert Frank Zachary T Neumeyer K C Gallagher Jordon Perlmutter Nathaniel R. Goldston III Michael L. Quinn Leo K. Goto Scott Reiman Patrick Hamill William Dean Singleton Jane Hamilton Donald L. Sturm Phillip J. Hogue Otto Tschudi Patricia A. Livingston Clara Villarosa John W. Low Frederick T. Waldeck

F. Health And Welfare Institutions 1. Frasier Meadows Manor, Trustees Chairperson: Thurston Manning President, Frasier Meadows Manor Resident Council: Eula Redenbaugh * Secretary: John Avery Treasurer : Scott Patten Vice Chaiperson: Richard Phillips Women's Division Representative: Dorothy Musil* Legal Counsel: Victor Quinn * Honorary: Melvin Frasier * Janet Andrews, Emmett Haywood, Connie Holden,Jane Keener,Tom Knowlton, Michael Taylor Kubec, Sharon McClew, Linda Miller, Ed Murrow, Claire Riley, Ron Secrist, Walter (Skip) Strickland, Tucker Wood ,Steve Burnett * 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Leadership - 295

2. Hover Community Board of Directors President: Larry C. Hartman Chairman : Ken Dell, Steve Melvin Vice Chairman : L. Michael Finnegan Treasurer : Martin Plaster Dallas Powell, Charles Saxton, Bernie Stoecker, Marsha Tollefson, Virgil Stang 3. Warren Village Trustees Chairperson: John Flanders President: Sue Mohrman Secretary: Bob Reiter Conference At-large Member: Dorothy Musil 4. Grant Avenue Community Center and Sacred Place, Inc Executive Director: Clancy Wells Conference Representative: Paul J. Kottke

G. Ecumenical State Agencies 1. Colorado Council of Churches Clergy Representative: Vacant Lay: Clark Rose 2. Wyoming Church Coalition Member at Large: Tom Cross 3. Utah Ecumenical Ministries Clergy Representative: Brian Hare-Diggs Lay Representative: Vacant 296 - Leadership Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 303

DAILY PROCEEDINGS

Renaissance Hotel Denver, Colorado

Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr., Presiding Carolyn Tarman, Conference Secretary

WORSHIP SERVICE Wednesday, June 16th, 2004 – 8:00 p.m.

OPENING: The 142nd Annual Conference and the 36th since the merger in 1968, was called to order by Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr.

A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AND MEMORIAL The conference convened in the sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver, Colorado for “Many Gifts, One Spirit” Memorial Service, “Remembering Who We Are”. The liturgy of the service was planned and coordinated by the worship subcommittee of the Program and Arrangements Committee. The sermon entitled “Love Becoming Perfect” was delivered by Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. Special music was provided by Calvin Standing Bear, and the Chancel Choir of Trinity United Methodist Church directed by Judith Mitchell. They were accompanied by instrumentalists: Gretchen Moritz, Kermit Peters, Debbie Wilbur, Claude Wilbur, Sean Jones, Karen Kinzie, Susan Rocky Bowles, Susan Kahil, and Donald C. Hilsberg. Jim Ruth served as organist. The offering collected was designated to support Global AIDS. Those clergy and spouses who were memorialized by Dr. Richard Vickery included: Helen Nelson Brush, John Samuel William (Bill) Hosford, Anne G. Lasater, Verna Dorothy Brown Phelps, Vivian Ruth Lehmberg Jensen, Edith Elizabeth Critchett, W. Spencer Wren, Helen M. Gabel, Sara K. (Kaye) Fort, William Guazzo, Jr., Charlotte Fern Ainsworth Dirks, Harriett Herron Babbs Little, Alice Ann Yelken, Lester R, Bellwood, Maryann Downs, Donald Boyce, Roger Decker, James E. Barnes, Sr., and John Wesley Wilson.

PLENARY SESSION Thursday, June 17, 2004 – 8:00 a.m.

GATHERING: Scott Hagler, Director of Music Ministry from Park Hill UMC, led the Conference in song. CALL TO ORDER: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. called the Conference to order. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. shared greetings from the Angola Annual Conference and introduced Bishop Jose Quipungo. PRAYER: Don G. Sperber led the Conference in prayer. BAR OF THE CONFERENCE: On motion it was ordered that the bar of the conference be all seats in the middle of the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel, Denver, Colorado. ROLL CALL: Carolyn Tarman led the Conference in roll call procedures. Those requesting to be excused for all or part of this session of the Annual Conference (Book of Discipline, Para. 701.7) include: Johnny Arrington Richard Phillips Jill Ashe Paul Rider Carol Lynn Fox Marcia Shafer Peter Freytag Karen Stoffers Margaret Rush-Hankins Patti Thomas Jennifer Hare-Diggs Patrick R. Burns Nikki Johnson 304 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Lonnie Eakle moved that “clergy in good standing in other denominations and equal to United Methodist Church elders be given the right to vote on all matters except the following: constitutional amendments; election of delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences; all matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of ministers.” It was adopted. AGENDA: Dan O’dell, Agenda Chair, presented the report. On motion it was ordered that the Conference agenda be adopted. RULES: Mark Johnson presented the report. On motion it was ordered that the “2004 Rules” be adopted as printed in the 2003 Journal. GREETINGS: Clayton Childers, liaison to all United Methodist Church Annual Conferences on behalf General Board of Church and Society, briefly addressed the conference. REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Dan O’Neill, conference treasurer, who presented the report. Dan O’Neill led the Conference in recognizing the members of the Council. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. addressed the conference and advised of additional sound equipment for those hearing impaired attendees and also translation devices were available in Tongan and Korean. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. ruled that Petition #AC14 be ruled out of order and the body will refer to Petition #AC15. BOARD OF STEWARDS: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Judy Hill, who then introduced Kline Kelly, who presented the report on the “Board of Stewards’ Structure Committee entitled, “Report To The 2004 Annual Conference”, for the Board of Stewards. “ EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. noted that the Conference received reports from the Board of Stewards and the Conference Council on Finance and Administration. BUDGET: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Paul Murphy-Geiss Chair of the Conference Council On Finance and Administration, who presented the proposed budget amount of $5,853,345. The vote is taken at a later time in the conference adgenda. TEMPLED HILLS: Rich Marsh, Chair of the Council on Retreats and Camps addressed the conference. He advised the conference that petition #AC20 is withdrawn and will refer to #AC21. Chris Frasier and Kevin Witt also briefly addressed the Conference on Camping and Retreat Ministries. The Conference also viewed a video. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr., introduced Janet Forbes, chair of the conference Episcopacy committee, who led the conference in recognizing the Bishop’s wife, Minnie Brown, who briefly addressed the conference. Janet Forbes also led the conference in appreciation of Bishop and Mrs. Brown for opening their home to the conference for an open house on Wednesday afternoon prior to the conference convening at the Renaissance Hotel. SUPERINTENDENCY REPORT: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in recognizing the work of Keith Watson, Dean of the Cabinet, who will be serving the local church again. He also led the conference in recognizing the rest of the District Superintendents. The cabinet then presented their report. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown Jr., introduced Chuck Cooper who will be the new Superintendent for the Wyoming/Northeast Colorado district. Steve Burnett will be the new Dean of the Cabinet, and John Thompson will be the new secretary. Bishop Brown also led the conference in recognizing conference staff members: Dan O’Neill, Ron Hodges, and Brian Riecke. POINT OF ORDER: Wes Kendall, called for point of order on the Board of Laity issue on the election of Lay Leadership in the Conference, #AC15. The Bishop explained that the matter would be considered. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Bob Phillips, Parliamentarian; Carolyn Tarman, conference Secretary; Dan O’dell, Agenda Chair; and Skip Strickland, Conference Secretary elect for the next quadrennium. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Melanie Rosa, who acted as temporary chair of the conference. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 305

EPISCOPACY CANDIDATE REPORT: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Dan O’Neill, Head of the Jurisdictional Delegation. He led the Conference in understanding the process of the election of Bishops at the General and Jurisdictional Conference levels, and introduced the candidates. Janet Forbes, episcopacy candidate, briefly addressed the conference regarding her nomination. She withdrew her nomination for the episcopacy. She has just begun a new appointment at St. Luke’s in Highlands Ranch. Youngsook Kang, episcopacy candidate, briefly addressed the conference regarding her nomination. J. Charles Schuster, episcopacy candidate, briefly addressed the conference regarding his nomination. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in recognizing the three nominees and blessed them. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Lynn Tanner, FUMC-Platteville, asked for clarification regarding the Templed Hills presentation. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. advised that the issue would be handled in Legislative session. He also instructed the body on how to remove items from the Consent Calendar should it pass in Legislative Session. MOTION FOR ACCEPTANCE: Wendy Moffatt, lay, Glenwood Springs, UMC, brought the report as required by the motion of the 2003 Annual Conference session (page 224, 2003 Rocky Mountain Conference Journal). “We, the members of the Task Force for Developing a Process to Nominate and Elect a Conference Lay Leader, move to have the following accepted as a fulfillment of last year’s motion to develop a rule and process for nominating and electing a Conference Lay Leader. We present our report in what is referred to as Petition AC 15 entitled: ’Rule for the Election of a Conference Lay Leader’. [Inside an extended quote, a second quote should have the single quote: ‘ and each new paragraph should start with a new double-quote and the whole quote should probably be indented!] “In light of actions taken at General Conference we are required to make changes to this document in order to be in compliance with the 2004 Book of Discipline. In your packet you have been provided with a copy of the new text regarding conference lay leaders. The paragraph number has not yet been assigned but will replace parts of Para. 603.9. “The changes incorporated into the document formerly referred to as Pet. AC 15 are as follows: 1. The 3rd sentence of Item #2 should be deleted: The initial election under this process shall be in 2005 but after that it shall be held on the same year as the General Conference. 2. Delete the words ’set forth as follows‘ from line 17; and lines 18 through 37 in their entirety. 3. The Candidacy, Section #4 must be waived for this annual conference as the time requirements cannot be met. In the future, this process will be followed. Since the candidacy process cannot be followed this year, we whole-heartedly endorse the election of Judy Hill, the nominee of the Board of Laity. “ PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Tommy Gleaton, requested that this matter be moved to a later time in the agenda so as not to be under a time constraint. Bishop Warner H. Brown advised it would be handled in legislative session. POINT OF ORDER: Wes Kendall reminded the Chair that the Lay Leader election was to be handled during the open session of the 2004 conference according to the directive given at last year’s Annual Conference. MOTION: Tommy Gleaton moved that this issue be deferred to the afternoon session. Following discussion, on motion it was ordered that this issue be deferred to Friday afternoon. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Gary Archer requested and was granted time to share a presentation about the face of AIDS. ORDER OF THE DAY: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Dr. Zan W. Holmes, Jr. who is the guest preacher and Bible study leader at this conference. 306 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

BIBLE STUDY: Dr. Zan W. Holmes, Jr., led the conference in Bible study based on the scripture of the Good Samaritan in the gospel of Luke. RECESS: Following a blessing from Sione Fungalei, the Conference recessed for lunch.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES Thursday, June 17, 2004 – 2:00 p.m.

The conference met in various meeting rooms in the Renaissance Hotel, Denver, Colorado for the Legislative Sessions.

WORSHIP Thursday, June 17, 2004 – 7:30 p.m.

The conference reconvened in the Grand Ballroom for the Youth and Young Adult Worship Service. Brian Riecke and “Big Fish Story” led the Conference in song. Jeffrey Thomas spoke about the importance of the Black College Fund and expressed appreciation to those churches paying their apportionments. The scripture was Exodus 14: 5-16. Dr, Zan W. Holmes, Jr. gave the sermon. The offering collected was designated to the Bishop’s Initiative on Children and Poverty. Brad Laurvick gave the benediction.

LAITY SESSION Friday, June 18, 2004 – 9:30 a.m.

GATHERING: The Laity gathered in the Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom. The United Methodist Women led a worship service surrounding the 135th anniversary of the organization. Tommy Gleaton, Lay Leader, gave introductions and the welcome. Darlene Woods led the laity in recognizing the service of Tommy Gleaton and honored him with a Willow Tree figurine of a man with a child on his knee. The laity expressed their appreciation. Tommy Gleaton expressed his appreciation and recognized all past members of the Board of Laity as well as the new board. Tommy Gleaton introduced Judy Hill as the next Conference Lay Leader. Tommy then introduced Dan O’Neill who briefly explained the budget. Dan O’Neill then introduced the Lay delegates to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences. He also explained the procedures that happen at these Conferences regarding the Book of Discpline, etc. Brad Laurvick, Judy Hill, Peggy Sewell, and Sarah Babb, also briefly addressed the Conference with their perspectives as delegates to General Conference in Pittsburgh this year. The offering collected went to the Rod Anderson Scholarship Fund. Tommy then introduced Bishop Jose Quipungo, from Angola, who addressed the laity.

CLERGY SESSION Thursday, June 18, 2004 – 8:00 a.m.

GATHERING: The session began with opening prayer by Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver, Colorado. SETTING OF THE BAR AND PROCEDURAL MOTIONS: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. set the bar for the session and designated those who may vote. He then introduced Jayne Adams, Executive Assistant to the Episcopal Office and Carolyn Tarman Conference Secretary. The Body agreed that they be seated for the Clergy Session. CONFERENCE RELATIONS REPORT: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. presented The Rev. Paul J. Kottke, Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, who explained the inclusion of the disciplinary questions. Paul Kottke added the names of David Amrie, Steve Miller and Harvey Martz as class of 2004 to the committee on investigation and Marvin Vose as an alternate and the committee was approved. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 307

Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. presented the nominees for the administrative review committee and they were approved. Report section #18b was accepted. Paul J. Kottke continued by introducing the candidate for Deacon’s Orders in Full Connection. See Disciplinary Question # 34 for a list of candidates. With the candidate out of the room, the clergy session elected the candidate into Deacon’s Orders in Full Connection. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. presented Paul J. Kottke, Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry who introduced the candidates for Elder’s Orders in Full Connection, and they addressed the Clergy Session. See Disciplinary Question # 33b for a list of candidates. With the candidates out of the room, the clergy session elected each candidate into Elder’s Orders in Full Connection. Paul J. Kottke presented Greg Young, the chairperson of the Probationary care team, who introduced those persons who will be entered into Probationary Membership and Commissioned Toward Elder’s Orders in Full connection. See Disciplinary Question #28b for a list of candidates. With the candidates out of the room, the clergy session elected each to Probationary Membership for Commissioning Toward Elder’s Orders. Paul J. Kottke presented Doug McKinney, the chair of the division of Deacons, who presented the candidate for Commissioning toward Deacon’s Order. See Disciplinary Question # 28a for a list of candidates. Paul J. Kottke presented Ed Bollock, Chair of the Fellowship of Local Pastors, who addressed the Clergy Session on behalf of the Local Pastors. He presented DQ #21a-e. Don Ford[?] introduced the Local Pastors that are under appointment since the last time the Clergy session gathered. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. invited Dennis W. Sillaman to serve as Chair as he took a short break. Paul J. Kottke introduced Kimal James, Chairperson of Transfers, who introduced those who have transferred from other Annual Conferences, other Methodist Denominations and other Christian Denominations to the Rocky Mountain Conference and those who have transferred from our Conference. See Disciplinary Question # 41, 42, 43, 24 for a list of candidates. They were accepted. Paul J. Kottke introduced Jane Riecke, Chairperson/Elders, Conference Relations Committee, who gave a report on the Disciplinary Questions – 2003 for members in Full Connection. Those persons serving from other annual conferences of the United Methodist Church were recognized. Jane Riecke continued her report and then moved that the Disciplinary Questions – 2003 be accepted. The clergy session voted to receive this report with corrections. See Disciplinary Question #54. Laurie Bruce is to be removed from the top of the list. All others are before the body for vote. Also add Daniel Strizek as of 11-1-03. Section A was accepted. Question 54b was approved. Question #46 was adopted. Question #47a was adopted. Question #47b was adopted. PRAYER FOR COMFORT AND SUSTAINANCE FOR OUR COLLEAGUES: Question #48 is brought before the body for information. Question #50 was adopted. Question #50b was adopted. PRAYER: Bishop Warner H. Brown led the session in prayer for those who had been discontinued. Question #55 was considered and adopted Question #57 a-c was considered and adopted REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced The Rev. Thomas English chairperson of the Administrative Review Committee. He brought his report and thanked the BOD of the fairness of their work and thanked Paul J. Kottke for his assistance. The report was received. MOTION FOR ADOPTION OF DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. placed the full report before the body and it was adopted. It was explained that there are other questions included in the report that do not come before the body. 308 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

CLERGY ODERS AND FELLOWSHIP OF LOCAL PASTORS: Paul J. Kottke introduced the Rev. Christopher Carr who gave the report about the “Orders of Elders & Deacons and Fellowship of Local Pastors Clergy Retreat,” to be held at Snow Mountain Ranch, October 26-28, 2004. RECOGNITION OF DEACONESSES: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. recognized those who serve as Deaconesses in the United Methodist church. He recognized Liwliwa Robledo who will now be serving [Dan wondered about this phrasing] in the Philippines. The approval of Kumja Lim as a deaconess by the General Board of Global Ministries was recognized and it was reported that she is to become the Senior Ministry Coordinator at Asbury United Methodist Church in Denver, CO. RECOGNITION OF RETIREES: Paul J. Kottke introduced Fred Amborn III and Jim Harris who recognized those members in Full Connection who retired at this session of Annual Conference. See Disciplinary Questions #58, 61, 81. The retirements were approved. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION: The Rev. Paul J. Kottke moved for reconsideration on Question #82 of the Disciplinary Questions to add two additional names. The names of Ann McClellan and Diana Boulter and Penny Swift Kelley were added. The Bishop reminded the body that other editorial correction may need to be made after the session. Paul J. Kottke moved that these editorial corrections be adopted. They were adopted.

MEMORIAL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Paul J. Kottke introduced The Rev. Richard Vickery, Jr. who remembered and honored clergy and clergy spouses who died during the past year. See question #52 and “Memoirs” in this Journal.

COVENANT FUND: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Eun Sang Lee who gave the report for the Covenant Fund explaining its use and how it is administered. An offering for this fund was taken. Paul Kottke issued a challenge to match his contribution of $100.00 for the fund. Laurie Bruce was recognized and thanked for her work with the fund over the past years. POINT OF INFORMATION: James Calhoun asked if addresses for members who have left the Conference could be obtained. Paul Kottke answered that the addressed could be obtained if the Board has knowledge of them. RECOGNITION OF CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. recognized and thanked Paul J. Kottke for his service as the Chair of the Board. INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY SUBJECT TO HIS ELECTION Paul J. Kottke introduced the Rev. Jay Rundell who will become the new Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry for the next Quadrennium. PASSING OF CHARACTER: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. called for the passing of character according to the Book of Discipline. The district superintendents approved the character of the pastors and those clergy under special assignments in their district and the pastors responded in affirmation of their superintendents. BISHOP ADDRESSED THE CLERGY SESSION: Bishop Warner H. Brown Jr. thanked the Clergy session for his opportunity to serve in the Rocky Mountain Conference, shared thoughts about his first year as the Bishop and expressed a desire to return as the Episcopal leader for the next Quadrennium. POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVELEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. recognized the Rev. Aaron Gray who spoke to his concern about the lack of Ethnic Pastors entering ministry, our willingness to be inclusive, and the issues around the sudden retirement of The Rev. David Maldonado Jr., former President of Iliff. BISHOP ADDRESSED THE CLERGY SESSION: Bishop Warner H. Brown Jr. briefly addressed the session about issues at Iliff and within our conference history. SENDING FORTH: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. closed the Clergy Session with a prayer. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 309

PLENARY SESSION Friday, June 18, 2004 – 2:00 p.m.

GATHERING: Scott Hagler, Director of Music Ministry from Park Hill UMC, led the conference in song. CALL TO ORDER: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in “Jesus Loves the Little Children” and introduced Dr. Zan W. Holmes, Jr. who led the conference in Bible study based on Matthew 16:13-20. PRAYER: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Kunle Taiwo who began the centering session for this afternoon’s plenary session and led the conference in prayer. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. recognized the service of Bill and Maria Bonney, missionaries. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. advised the conference body on the rules of parliamentary procedure and debate. He introduced a traffic light for helping participants see where the debate is. CELEBRATING APPOINTMENTS: District Superintendent Nobuko Miyake-Stoner, introduced the Metropolitan District co-lay leaders Kunle Taiwo and Diana Huerta who read scripture and lead a prayer. Nobuko Miyake-Stoner and Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. read the list of appointments for the Metropolitan District. EPISCOPACY CANDIDATE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Dan O’Neill who advised the conference that Randy Jessen has been nominated as a candidate for the episcopacy. Randy briefly addressed the conference. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Gary Archer who wished to address the conference regarding the face of AIDS. He stressed the importance of educating our churches and Sunday school classes on HIV/AIDS. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. announced that Del Paulsen is in the hospital having tests done and led the conference in prayer. He also prayed for healing of all who suffer with HIV/AIDS. #AC15 – Conference Lay Leader Election – Wendy Moffatt presented the petition with amendments made by the Board of Laity. Charlotte Holden-Carr moved for the acceptance of the report. An editorial change from the floor was accepted, that on Line 13, we would substitute “the lay leader” or ‘He/she” for the word “they”. On motion, Petition #AC15 was adopted as amended. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Judy Hill as the new Lay Leader for the Conference for the next quadrennium who briefly addressed the conference. BOARD OF STEWARDS: Judy Hill introduced Larry Mugler, who introduced the “Bridging Structure” for the Board of Stewards. On motion i the report be accepted. PESONAL PRIVILEGE: Fred Amborn, III asked for clarification regarding the honoring of Tommy Gleaton’s service as the past Lay Leader. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. announced that the body would be doing that “officially” tomorrow. BALLOT: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in prayer and instructed the body on the procedures for voting to endorse candidates to the episcopacy at Jurisdictional Conference. The first ballot to endorse episcopal candidates to Jurisdictional Conference was cast, following prayer. BRIDGE OF LOVE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Tommy Gleaton, who presented the “Bridge of Love” for the country of Angola. Tommy invited Bishop Jose Quipunga and all lay leaders from the various districts to join him on the stage. A $3,800 check was given to Bishop Quipungo. Bishop Quipungo expressed his appreciation. Tommy invited the conference to make a bridge across the room and to sing, “Love Can Build a Bridge”. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. then challenged the conference to continue giving. Members of the body then came forward and gave their contributions. PRESENTATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR: Richard A. Vickery presented the calendar. 310 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

CONSENT CALENDAR A

I. CONCURRENCE WITH OR WITHOUT AMENDMENTS (ACCEPTED WITH 80% OF MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING) #AC01 – Committee A – Health Insurance Programs and Funding – 100% approval #AC02 – Committee A – District Superintendent Compensation – 97.1% approval Editorial change: On Line 29 substitute the letter “E.” for the letter “F.” #AC03 – Committee B – Conference Apportionment Formula – 95.6% approval #AC04 – Committee B – Miscellaneous Council on Finance & Administration Policies and Procedures – 100% approval Editorial change: On line 39, substitute the word “needed” for the word “need” #AC05 - Committee B – Council on Finance & Administration Moving Expense Reimbursement Policy – 100% approval Amend by the addition of this paragraph on Line 56: “Probationary members attending seminary outside of conference boundaries receive the same moving benefits as clergy inside conference boundaries.” #AC06 – Committee G – Commission on Equitable Compensation Annual Recommendations – 97.5% approval Editorial changes: On Lines 19, 28, 42, 131, and 132 substitute the year “2005” for the year “2004”. Financial Impact: substitute “$20,000” for “$20,00” #AC07 – Committee G – Pre-1982 Pension Funding Plan Update – 97.7% approval #AC08 – Committee G – Funding of Active Clergy Benefits – 97.6% approval #AC09 – Committee G – Retiree Benefit Programs and Funding – 100% approval Editorial change: Amend by deletion of Lines 9-29 On Line 91 – amend the number “11” to “4” following the word “Line” #AC10 – Committee A – 2004-2005 Health as Wholeness in Mission Initiative – 98% approval #AC12 – Committee E – Structure Modification for the Rocky Mountain Conference – 98% approval All editorial changes made by the author of the Petition: Amend by substitution of the word “persons” for the word “members” on Line 23 Amend by changing Line 26 to read: “Representatives chosen from the following Committees:” Amend by addition of “Religion and Race” at Line 36 Amend by substitution of the word “Members” for the word “Individuals” on Line 37. Amend by addition of the word “Members” following the words “At Large” on Line 41 Amend by substitution of the word “Three” for the word “Four” at the beginning of Line 44 Amend by substitution of the word “persons” for the word “members” on Line 49 Amend by substitution of the words “by the” for the words “equally between” on Line 49 Amend by substitution of the word “than” for the word “that” on Line 54. Amend by addition of the year “2000” before the word “Book of..” on Line 57. Amend by addition of the words “but not limited to,” following the words “shall include” on Line 58. Amend by addition of an “s” to the end of the word “committee” on Line 58 Amend by substitution of the words “Hispanic-Latino Ministry” for the words “National Hispanic” on Line 63 Amend by addition of the word “churches” following “Small Membership” on Line 79 Amend by deletion of Lines 167 through 198. #AC13 – Committee C – New Ministries Development – 86% approval Amend by addition of the words: “by opening its doors and pulpit to receive this 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 311

evangelism of church growth and diversity” following the words “ministries development…” on Line 12 Amend by addition of the words: “as a means of providing for new ministries in the conference.” following the words “Mountain Conference.” on Line 16 Amend by addition of number “6” on Line 17: “6) Encouraging the Bishop to designate a person in each district/subdistrict for the task of spreading the gospel of new ministry growth.” Amend by addition of number “7”: “7) Promising the potential members of these new churches that no new church will be started without a comprehensive ten year plan for encouraging and supporting the church. That plan will include involvement by the United Methodist Churches in the surrounding communities, district and at the Annual Conference level.” #AC16 – Committee C – Native Peoples and Nations Awareness Resolution – 90% approval Editorial changes: On Line 13, change the “capital C” to a lower case “c” in the words “conference”; following the second “conference” substitute the words “are encouraged to make time available” for the word “shall” #AC19 – Committee F – Support for Fair Trade & The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Coffee Project – 98% approval Editorial change: On Line 4 following the word “coffee…” insert the words “be encouraged” On Line 5, following the words “Coffee Project or…” insert the word “intentionally” Amend by movement of Line 7 to Line 46 to be a part of the “Rationale” of the Petition. Amend by addition of the paragraph to Line 8: “To facilitate the implementation of this resolution we encourage each group/charge to appoint a person and/or committee to educate their members on the rationale for this resolution.” #AC21 – Committee D – Templed Hills – 96% approval Amend by deletion of the words beginning with “The Petition also explains the…”through Lines 3 and 4. Amend by addition of the words on Line 4: “We instruct CORC and the conference trustees to bring to the annual conference in 2005 a proposal for long-term financial stability for Templed Hills which addresses marketing as well as possibilities for alternative fund-raising.’” #AC30 - Committee C – Discontinuance of Milford Community United Methodist Church – 100% approval Editorial change: On Line 17, substitute the word “been” for the word “be” following the words: “The consent to discontinue has…” #AC31 – Committee D – Global AIDS Awareness – 100% approval Amend by substitution of the word “reaffirms” in place of the word “strengthen” on Line 1

II. PETITIONS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION WITH OR WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S) (lacks 80% concurrence or non-concurrence by those members present and voting)

#AC11 – Committee C – A New Annual Conference Vision/Mission Statement – 68% approval Substitute “…is to bring to reality the love and reign of God through vital worship, spiritual formation, and evangelism and to transform the society through social outreach and justice ministries.” For Lines 5 & 6. 312 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Substitute “…participate in growing and sustaining local churches and spiritual communities as they attempt to fulfill their calling as Christians and United Methodists in the world.” for Lines 10-21. ------#AC21 Peggy Sewell asked to remove AC21 – Templed Hills from the Consent Calendar. The motion was defeated. CORRECTION: Ken Scott had an editorial change to #AC13, “remove apostrophe from the word “it’s” on the Line 12 amendment from legislative session. CORRECTION: Gary Curtis, lay, had an editorial change to #AC19, in the additional paragraph on Line 8 take the “d” off the word “encouraged” and in the last sentence, add an “e” to the word “rational”. DIVISION OF THE HOUSE: Charlie Cockett called for division of the house on removing #AC21 from the Consent Calendar - the motion was defeated. CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion the Consent Calendar was adopted as amended. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Handi Jo Dolloff-Holt requested prayer for the church that the session voted to close - Milford United Methodist Church. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked that Handi Jo lead the conference in prayer. THE UNITED METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Judy Davis, who then introduced Su Friedman, Manager of the Englewood Cokesbury Store. Su presented the conference with a check in the amount of $7,386.00 from the United Methodist Publishing House, which is to be deposited in the Conference Pension Fund. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Tommy Gleaton representing Board of Stewards and Board of Global Agencies moved that the “Conference Advance Specials be approved as is printed in program book pages 13-21 for the 2004 Annual Conference Session for 2005.” On motion it was approved. BALLOT RESULTS: The results of the first ballot cast to endorse episopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference were read: 608 votes cast, 3 invalid, 10 abstained. 303 needed to elect, with no election. Chuck Schuster 250, Randy Jessen, 236 votes, Youngsook Kang 109 votes. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked the body if they wished to continue the voting process. The body voted to continue. BALLOT: The second ballot to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference was cast, following prayer. GENERAL CONFERENCE REPORT: Dan O’Neill introduced the Talent Pool and presented the report. INTRODUCTION OF THE CONFERENCE STAFF: Ron Hodges led the conference in recognizing Dan O’ Neill and Brian Riecke; the district superintendent’s secretaries, Nancy Butler, Judy Hagerman, Lynda Evans, Dixie Gilbert, Bernie Bliss, and Shelia Pendleton; Gary Conover and Greg Kernes - directors of Templed Hills and Buckhorn Camps. Dan O’Neill introduced Donna Hite, Lorrie Wright, Judy Laird, Pat Moore, and Sachi Boyer. Ron Hodges then recognized the programmatic ministry staff: Ben Roe, Nancy Cox, Netta Addor and Nancy Butterfield. Jayne Adams was recognized as the Bishop’s Executive Assistant. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in appreciation of her efforts. Ron Hodges extended an open invitation to a Dec. 15th, 2004 Conference Open House from 1-4 p.m. CELEBRATING APPOINTMENTS: District Superintendent John Thompson introduced Jim Oliver and Darlene Woods, lay leaders, who read scripture and offered prayer. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. and John Thompson read the list of appointments for the Mile High/Pikes Peak District. BALLOT RESULTS: The results of the second ballot to endorse episopal candidates to Jurisdictional Conference were read. 583 votes cast, 7 abstained. 292 needed to elect with no election. Chuck Schuster 279, Randy Jessen 249, Youngsook Kang 48 votes. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked the body if they wished to continue the voting process. The body voted to continue. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Brenda Moland asked for a joint prayer of peace. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Fred Sullivan advised the conference that Paul Johnson, the hostage being held in Iraq, had indeed been killed by his captives. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked Fred to lead the conference in prayer. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 313

PERSONAL PRIVIVEGE: Fred Sullivan requested prayers for the family and captives of Paul Johnson PRAYER:. Gheeta Smith then led the conference in prayer before recessing for dinner and the worship service.

A SERVICE OF REPENTANCE AND RECONCILIATION WITH COMMUNION Friday, June 18, 2004 – 7:30 p.m.

The conference members gathered in the Grand Ballroom for an evening worship service. The sermon entitled “Have We Returned to the Site of Our Failures?” was delivered by Dr. Zan W. Holmes, Jr., guest preacher to the conference. The sacrament of Holy Communion was served by Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. The combined choirs from Asbury Korean, Emmanuel Korean, and Korean-American Churches with Yoon Jung Shin as director and Hyun Jung Chang serving as accompanist provided special music. The offering collected was designated to Angola Advocates.

PLENARY SESSION Saturday, June 19, 2004 – 8:00 a.m.

GATHERING: Scott Hagler, Director of Music Ministry at Park Hill UMC, led the conference in song. CALL TO ORDER: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. called the conference to order. PRAYER: Linda Gertenbach opened the conference with prayer. PRESENTATION OF THE CHILDREN: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Judy Orecchio who presented the children in childcare during this session of the Rocky Mountain conference. The children gave a short presentation about the story of Noah. The Bishop led the conference in recognizing the children. BALLOT: The third ballot to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference was cast. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Aaron Gray, Burns UMC, moved that we suspend the rules to send all three candidates to Jurisdictional Conference for consideration. The motion was defeated. BALLOT: The third ballot to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference was cast. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: R. Jean McPherson moved that the candidates be allowed to address the conference for two minutes each again. The motion was defeated. BALLOT: The ballot was taken, following prayer. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Rebekah Simon-Peter read a statement regarding confusion and concern surrounding the sudden retirement of Dr. David Maldonado, President of the Iliff School of Theology. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Lola West, clergy Pueblo, brought to the attention of the conference that we should be seeing the obstacles we put in front of people who are disabled physically. Prisoners being released need to be embraced. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons need to be included and offered reconciliation. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. took a moment to explain the intent of the service held the previous evening. OFFERINGS: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. announced offering totals to date. (See full report in Journal) PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Eric Smith, Scott United Methodist Church addressed the conference sharing that Wednesday night’s Memorial service excluded families that were in grieving. He asked the planning committees to remember what each service is for, and not to add “too much other stuff”. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. referred to committees – and gave apologies to family that felt they had not been cared for. 314 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Stephen Easterday-McFadden – FUMC - Durango – Last year his daughter was diagnosed with a crippling disease that affects her vertebrae. Prayers and calls were received – he expressed appreciation for support and she is healing and doing better. BOARD OF MINISTRY: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Paul Kottke, chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, who introduced Ed Bollock, chair of Local Pastors who then introduced Local Pastors beginning their first appointment: Darnell Allen, C.B. Bechtel, Louise Cordova, Eric Feurstein, Doug Hill, Lester Huseby, Nadine Korhonen, David McGee, John McLean, Craig Paschal, Vickie Richards-Street, Robert Simpson, and Joseph Spencer. Paul Kottke introduced those to be commissioned towards Deacons Orders: George E. Dunn and Daniel James Klawitter. Paul Kottke introduced those to be commissioned toward Elder’s Orders and Probationary Membership: Kirsten Catherine Barlow, Tom Albert Barlow, Jr., Jerry Hoyt Boles III, Loren Alexander Boyce, Marylu Anne Bunting, Jennifer Michele Cook, Emily Leslie Ann Earnshaw, King Hezekiah Harris, *Barbara Johns-Schleicher, Maggie Davis Roe, Jessica Beth Clark Rooks, Alan Dwight Strauss, Kerry Alison Therp, and Eunjoo Yi. *Transitioning from Ordained Deacon in Full Connection into a formation time towards Elder’s Orders. Paul Kottke introduced those to be ordained as Deacons [no apostrophe here] in Full Connection: Charlene Elliott; and Elders in Full Connection: William “Mac” McGrew, Amy Stapleton. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. expressed his appreciation of Paul Kottke’s leadership as chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Annie Heart – Peace with Justice, lifted up those persons unable to continue their appointments or keep their commitments to the conference or who have been asked to leave those appointments. CELEBRATING APPOINTMENTS: District Superintendent Steve Burnett introduced Kathy Chittendon – lay leader from Limon, who read scripture and Aletha Deal – lay leader from Ft. Collins who led the prayer. John Thompson and Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr read Add’l appointments in the Mile-High Pikes Peak District. Steve Burnett and Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. then read the list of appointments for the Peaks and Plains District. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Keith Watson, clergy, asked forgiveness for himself and the cabinet for using images that were insensitive during their report to the Conference. BALLOT RESULTS: The results of the third ballot taken to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference were read: 566 ballots cast, 8 abstained. 284 needed to elect, with no election. Chuck Schuster 258, Randy Jessen 234, and Youngsook Kang 66 votes. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked the conference if they wished to continue voting. The conference voted to continue. BALLOT: The fourth ballot to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference was cast, following prayer. MOTION: Bill Selby, clergy, made a motion “That the Annual Conference Design Team be directed to include, in the midst of Annual Conference, an afternoon and evening of rest, relaxation, and social time into the 2005 A.C. planning.” On motion it was it was adopted. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked the body to recognize Judy Owsley as temporary chair of the conference. BOARD OF LAITY: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Tommy Gleaton – outgoing lay leader, who briefly addressed the conference. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in recognizing Tommy’s work in this Conference as lay leader. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. presented him with a certificate for leadership and service to the conference. Darlene Woods presented Tommy with an etched crystal globe. BALLOT RESULTS: The results of the fourth ballot cast to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional were read. 545 votes cast, 7 abstained. 273 needed for election, with no election. Chuck Schuster 268, Randy Jessen 224, and Youngsook Kang 46 votes. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked the Conference if they wished to continue voting. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Joe Spencer made a motion that we send the two candidates with the highest number of votes to Jurisdictional Conference. The motion was defeated. BALLOT: The fifth ballot to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference was cast following prayer. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 315

EVALUATIONS: Tommy Gleaton led the conference in completion of the evaluation form. TRAVEL VOUCHERS: Carolyn Tarman, Conference Secretary, advised where Travel Vouchers could be found. #AC11 – A New Annual Conference Vision/Mission Statement – Phil Covert, Legislative Chair, gave his report. A motion was brought from the floor for consideration. Because the body requested to view all information the consideration of the petition was deferred until the technical crew could post on the screens all that was before the body. READING OF APPOINTMENTS: District Superintendent Brenda Lear and Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. read the list of appointments for the Sunshine District. PERSONAL PRIVELEGE: Burl Kreps introduced Bishop Jose Quipungo and Dr. Laurinda Vidal Quipungo. Burl Kreps addressed the conference about the work of the United Methodist Church in Angola. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. presented Bishop Quipungo and his wife with a gift from the conference. The Bishop and his wife expressed their appreciation for the hospitality and generosity of this Conference. BALLOT RESULTS: The results of the fifth ballot to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional were announced: 584 ballots cast, 6 abstained, 313 needed to elect with one election: J. Chuck Schuster with 293 votes. Randy Jessen 225 votes, Youngsook Kang 40 votes. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked the Conference if they wished to continue voting for the other two candidates. The conference voted to continue. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Betty Clifford wanted to thank the conference for their prayers and ongoing support since her stroke at the last Annual Conference in Laramie. DIVISION OF THE HOUSE: Heather Dillard asked for a division of the house to continue voting. The division failed. BALLOT: The sixth ballot to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference was cast following prayer. JUDICIAL COUNCIL REPORT: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Sally Geis who briefly addressed the conference. PERSONAL PRIVELEGE: Bob Brandt, lay, requested that the conference meet the needs of those “in” our house who are hurting before going outside the walls of that house. CELEBRATING APPOINTMENTS: District Superintendent Glenda Ulmer introduced Russ Westcott, and Kay Grimme who read scripture and led the prayer. Glenda Ulmer and Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. read the list of appointments for the Utah/Western District. BIBLE STUDY: Dr. Zan W. Holmes, Jr. led the conference in Bible Study. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in appreciation for Dr. Holmes and presented him with a gift from the Conference. PRAYER: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Gary Haddock who led us in prayer before recessing for lunch.

PLENARY SESSION Saturday, June 19, 2004 – 2:30 p.m.

GATHERING: Scott Hagler, Director of Music Ministry at Park Hill UMC, led the conference in song. RECOGNITION: Ron Hodges led the conference in appreciation of Scott’s service to this Conference. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ron Hodges advised the conference body that Paula Johnston’s funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 22nd at 10AM at the First United Methodist Church in Longmont. CHAIR PRIVILEGE: Ron Hodges introduced Darrell Mount and Janet Forbes who presented information on the Large Church Initiative to be held at the Marriott, Denver City Center, April 26- 29, 2005. APPRECIATION: Ron Hodges led the conference in recognizing Dr. Pat Bruns, services coordinator; Kaleidoscope O from Northglenn, and Circle of Friends from St. Andrews; for stuffing bags for conference delegates, Jin Tae Park who translated all service 316 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

bulletins, Yvonne Lee and Eun Sang Lee who have translated live to the Conference. Mesia Fisilau translated in Tongan also. George Brunner, Darrell Mount from Trinity UMC were thanked for hosting the conference the first evening and Park Hill UMC, Judy Orrechio, and Aaron Black for hosting the final evening. Aaron Black then gave directions to Park Hill. Ron Hodges also thanked Scott Hagler, Donna Patterson and Barbara Johns-Schleicher[Johns-Schleicher], Ginny Chase from BOM, Secretarial staff, Carolyn Tarman, Skip Strickland, Lynn Greenhalge, Alane Currier-Griggs, Johnny Arrington, Michelle O’dell, Linda Marshall and Jim Luallen. Sound/Light and Vision crew led by Brian Riecke. He continued showing appreciation to Tommy Gleaton for childcare, awards, planning, organizing, double checking, and assisting Ron at the conference . LIFETOUCH DRAWING WINNERS: Nancy Butterfield – thanked all those who participated in pictures from Lifetouch and explained how they will be part of the journal. Drawing winners were Billy Cummings from Green Mountain – got a Bible. Rick Carpenter from Pikes Peak won a banner. APPRECIATION: Ron Hodges recognized and thanked all Tellers and Ushers. PRAYER: Arlene Johnson opened the session with prayer. CELEBRATING APPOINTMENTS: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Chuck Cooper, new District Superintendent to the Wyoming/Northeast Colorado district. Chuck introduced Gary Campbell who read scripture and led the conference in prayer. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. and Chuck Cooper read the list of appointments for the Wyoming/Northeastern Colorado District. BALLOT RESULTS: The results of the sixth ballot to endorse episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference were read. 532 ballots cast. 3 invalid ballots, 118 abstained. 267 needed to elect with no election. Randy Jessen 246, Young Sook Kang 168 votes. DIVISION OF THE HOUSE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked for a division of the house on whether to continue voting for the endorsement of episcopacy candidates. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Kunle Taiwo led the conference in appreciation to Sally Geis for her hard work on the Judicial Council. Brad Laurvick wanted to thank her for her commitment given to this position. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. showed appreciation for all the ways Sally has worked in this conference and her leadership. Sally Geis briefly addressed the conference and expressed her appreciation to all who helped her do what she has done. RECOGNIZING RETIREES: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced Jim Harris and Lonnie Eakle who introduced the 2004 retirees: Toni Ashworth, Terry Eyman, Robin Heim, Lyle Heimerich, Darrell Hinshaw, Thomas Johnson, Leslie Ludlam, Rodney Saunders, L. Allen Simons, J. Wesley Summer, Jack Tharp, E. Fred Sullivan, and Faye Veal. Jim recognized all retirees that were present today. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in expressing appreciation for their service to the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference. BISHOP’S AWARD: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. presented the 2004 Bishop’s Award to Ethel Ross and Ron Pethick for outstanding service in the local church and beyond the local church. They each received a certificate and a medallion. DIVISION RESULTS: Motion to discontinue voting was passed. The vote to continue was as follows. The tally was 236 against, 234 in favor. The chair ruled that voting for endorsement of episcopacy candidates to Jurisdictional Conference was completed. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in appreciation of the gifts of Randall Jessen and Youngsook Charlene Kang possess by letting us include them in this process. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked Chuck Schuster to join him at the podium. He prayed over him for guidance. Chuck briefly addressed the conference. APPOINTMENTS BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. introduced District Superintendent, Keith Watson, outgoing cabinet chair, who asked Bud Brewer lay leader to Wyoming/Northeast Colorado to read scripture and lead prayer. Keith Watson and Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. read the list of appointments beyond the local church. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. had received a formal request to make a ruling of law with regards to Petition #AC12 and he advised the conference that he will make a ruling within the disciplinary time allotted after the conference. ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE AWARDS: Ron Hodges, Director of Mission and 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 317

Ministry, led the conference in recognizing the following: Road Runner Award: Rev. Robert R. Coulson Small Church Award: Arkansas Valley Sharing Ministry Conference Camping Award: Betty Clifford Julyan Peed, Posthumously Harold C. Knudsen Historic Preservation Award: Peggy Barr Asbury Award: Rev. Dr. Francis J. Fox Merit Award: Doug Bleyle Akiko Elizabeth Miyake-Stoner United Methodist Foundation Scholars Award: Bradley Laurvick Peacemaker Award: Frances Remillard Community Shalom Award: Roger Johnson EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: On behalf of Bishop Warner H. Brown Jr., Ron Hodges lead the conference in a recognition entitled, “Remembering Those Who Stayed.” This recognition honored those African Americans whose families stayed with the Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Episcopal South, and other Methodist Protestant denominations instead of withdrawing to form the African Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal Zionist, and Christian Methodist Episcopal Churches. The persons recognized included Aaron Black Ken Brown* Gilbert Caldwell Francis Juanita Fox Aaron Gray Hughlan Harris King Hezekiah Harris Eric Smith J. Wesley Summers* Edwina Burton* * not present to receive the recognition Bishop Warner H. Brown Jr. acknowledged that he received the recognition at General Conference. Bishop Brown then led the conference in appreciation of these individuals. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Hugh Harris expressed appreciation for support and prayers from the conference through his battle with cancer in the last year. #AC11 – A New Annual Conference Vision/Mission Statement – business continued on this Petition. An amendment was proposed changing the Vision statement. It was not adopted. The body returned to the main motion. On motion it was ordered that #AC11 be adopted as amended. AC #11 as adopted in Plenary: Amend by substitution of Lines 5 & 6 of the original petition with the following: The Vision of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church is to MANIFEST the love and reign of God through vital worship, spiritual formation, and evangelism and to transform the society through social outreach and justice ministries.

Amend by substitution of Lines 10-21 of the original petition as follows: The Mission of the Rocky Mountain Conference of The United Methodist Church is to participate in growing and sustaining local churches and spiritual communities as they attempt to fulfill their calling as Christians and United Methodists in the world.

The Process for carrying out our mission includes but is not limited to: • Support spiritual communities by pledging our prayers, our gifts, and our services; • Connect local churches in stimulating and realizing growth, spiritually and numerically; 318 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

• Celebrate significance of each individual by treasuring the diversity that exists among us; Provide outstanding lay and clergy leaders through training, resources and support; • Participate through ministries of witness, education, and worship; • Connect local churches with the Mission of The United Methodist Church; • Support the creation of New faith communities and local churches within the Rocky Mountain area; and • Carry out these tasks in a spirit of trust among its members and leadership groups.” MOTION FROM THE FLOOR: Dan O’dell, agenda chair, noted a motion from Ken Barber – “I move that the Rocky Mountain Conference designate December 5, 2004 for a special offering to help the Rocky Mountain Global AIDS Task Force.” On motion it was adopted. MOTION FROM THE FLOOR: Dan O’dell, agenda chair, noted another motion from Bob Lee – “Two Consent Calendars shall be presented to the Plenary at least one full session prior to a vote for adoption being called during the next plenary session.” “This amendment by substitution is for the first sentence in Section 1; The Annual Conference Session; Para. C; Legislative Session: Sub Para 5. Consent Calendars of the Rules and Policies of the Rocky Mountain Conference.” Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. referred this matter to the Rules Committee for changes to be made in 2005. TALENT POOL: Dan O’Neill moved that the list shown for the Talent Pool be adopted with the option of adding names as needed. On motion the report was adopted. SUSPENSION OF RULES: Harvey McAnulty made a motion to allow for a raised hand vote on the budget rather than ballot vote. On motion it was so ordered. BUDGET VOTE: On motion it was ordered that the 2005 budget be adopted in the amount of $5, 853,345. ELECTION OF TREASURER: Dan O’ Neill was nominated from the floor to serve as Treasurer for the Conference for the next quadrennium. On motion it was adopted. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. issued a statement regarding Dr. David Maldonado and Iliff entitled, “Statement to the Rocky Mountain Conference of The United Methodist Church on 6/19/04 by Bishop Warner Brown regarding The Iliff School of Theology:” “The Iliff School of Theology is an important resource and asset to The Rocky Mountain Annual Conference and to The United Methodist Church. Since it’s founding the Church has provided leadership and resources to the school; and, we have depended on this school to be primary training resource for pastors, teachers, and leaders for the church. Many pastors and lay leaders in this conference have studied at Iliff. It is an excellent school and our continued support in many ways continues to be important. As your bishop I sit on the Board of Trustees along with many wonderful lay and clergy persons from our conference. We are joined by many outstanding people from other denominations, which is consistent with our Church's commitment to be ecumenical and inclusive. When we vote on our nominations report, we will elect that board. Because of these important ties, I know that many of you have been concerned in recent weeks when Iliff's name has appeared in the news and the early retirement of Dr. David Maldonado was announced. Concern has been expressed privately and publicly by students, staff, faculty, alumni and stakeholders from the larger community. This larger community includes the members of this conference and the international constituency of The United Methodist Church. Therefore, I think it is important that I be as transparent as I can be in saying something about these matters. Some things I and other Trustees cannot discuss because they are currently under review by the Board or appropriately within the bounds of confidentiality. But I believe some things can and should be shared with the community that loves and values this school. First of all I must say I believe the roots of the present crisis are very deep. The lessons of history have not been fully understood or applied; so in some ways we are reliving past events with new players. This should warn us not to simply blame particular individuals. The entire system needs careful examination. The Board has come to this realization. With the urging of persons both within and outside the Board, the Board has initiated several actions that will hopefully lead to meaningful change. These steps include requesting the assistance of The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the General Commission on Religion and Race in reviewing the 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 319 institution. Partnering with these agencies and others the Board seeks to make the needed changes. In the midst of our concern about recent events, it is important that some things are not overlooked. Iliff is an excellent school and we can continue to depend on it for training United Methodist leaders. The entire Board is adamant in its desire to support the Church in educating leaders for ministry and church leadership. Secondly, our voices are in the Boardroom. Express your support and concerns to those of us that represent the Church. And, finally, while I have not been in agreement with all of the decisions made by this Board, I have confidence in the integrity and good intention they bring to the task. In closing, I salute Dr. David Maldonado. I believe he has given excellent leadership to Iliff during his tenure. His outstanding reputation nationally is well deserved.” PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: John Tomlinson expressed appreciation to Bishop Warner H. Brown for supporting Dr. David Maldonado and requested prayers from the Iliff School of Theology Board of Directors. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Aaron Gray, asked the Trustees and General Boards coming to investigate the resignation of Dr. Maldonado to keep their doors open. He challenged everyone to be “culturally sensitive and culturally relevant”. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Handi Jo Doloff-Holt asked the body to stand in support of Dr. Maldonado and that it be noted. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in recognizing Joanie Calhoun for her work in Missions and offered her a gift from the Conference. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Beverly Webb asked the Conference to keep in prayer all service men and women both active and non-active. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. recognized those in attendance at the conference who had served or are serving. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. led the conference in prayer. NOMINATIONS REPORT: Phil Tarman, chair of the Nominating Committee, presented the report on Pages 30-43 in the Conference material handed out at registration. Phil invited corrections or additions be sent to him or Nancy Butterfield by e-mail. On motion it was ordered that the Nominations Report be adopted as printed in the pre-conference materials. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Janet Forbes led the conference in recognizing Minnie Brown, the Bishop’s wife. The body welcomed her and she was presented with gifts of hospitality and welcome. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. recognized various persons who have worked so hard in the conference during this last quadrennium and beyond with a Service of Recognition certificate. Gary Haddock – Disaster Response person; Paul Kottke, Chair of BOM; Carolyn Tarman, conference secretary. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. also presented Jayne Adams, the Bishop’s Administrative Assistant with roses for her hard work. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. thanked Conference Staff for doing such a fabulous job. He recognized Carolyn Tarman for her service as Conference Secretary over the past 4 years. Spoke to list of appointments and the assignments of Bishops. He expressed appreciation and hopes that he will serve the next quadrennium with us but that decision will be made at Jurisdictional Conference. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Lonnie Eakle – wanted to make a motion to the Episcopal committee to have Bishop Warner Brown, Jr. return to us for the next four years – Bishop Warner Brown, Jr. called the motion out of order but express thanks for the intent. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Christine Xavier told her resurrection story after her car accident. PRAYER: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. asked Christine Xavier to close the session with prayer. ADJOURNMENT: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. announced that this Conference would be adjourned sine die following the ordination service. 320 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

A SERVICE OF CONFIRMING, COMMISSIONING AND ORDINATION Saturday, June 19, 2004 – 7:30 p.m.

The Conference reconvened in the sanctuary of Park Hill United Methodist Church for a service of Ordination. Scripture was read by and the message was delivered by Dr. Zan W. Holmes, Jr. Music was provided by Scott Haglar, organist. The combined Chancel and Gospel choirs also provided music. The offering collected was designated to the Ethnic Seminarian Fund. CONFIRMING OF LOCAL PASTORS: Ron Bollack, Chairperson of Local Pastors Fellowship, along with Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. confirmed Darnell Allen, C.B. Bechtel, Louise Cordova, Eric Feurstein, Doug Hill, Lester Huesby, Nadine Korhonen, David McGee, John McLean, Craig Paschal, Vickie Richards-Street, Robert Simpson, Joseph Spencer. COMMISSIONING OF PROBATIONARY MEMBERS FOR THE ORDERS OF ELDER AND DEACON: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. commissioned the following towards Deacon’s Orders: George E. Dunn and Daniel James Klawitter. Elder’s Orders: Kirsten Catherine Barlow, Tom Albert Barlow Jr., Jerry Hoyt Boles III, Loren Alexander Boyce, Marylu Anne Bunting, Jennifer Michele Cook, Emily Leslie Ann Earnshaw, King Hezekiah Harris, Maggie Davis Roe, Jessica Beth Clark Rooks, Alan Dwight Strauss, Kerry Alison Therp, Eunjoo Yi, and *Barbara Johns-Schleicher. *Transitioning from Ordained Deacon in Full Connection into a formation time towards Elder’s Orders. ORDINATION AS DEACON IN FULL CONNECTION: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. ordained as Deacon in Full Connection Charlene K. Elliott ORDINATION OF ELDERS: Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. ordained as Elders: William “Mac” McGrew and Amy Stapleton. PASSING THE TORCH: The torch was passed by L. Allen Simmons, representing the newly- retired Elders, to Amy Stapleton, representing the newly-ordained class. RECESS: The Conference dismissed with a blessing. A reception given by Park Hill United Methodist Church immediately followed the service. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 321

REQUEST FOR DECISION OF LAW 2004 Rocky Mountain Annual Conference

On Friday, June 18, 2004, sometime after 2:30 p.m. MDT, I received, as Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference, a written, undated letter requesting a decision of law on Petition AC12 (2004) “Structure Modification for the Rocky Mountain Conference.” The request was undated and was never presented on the floor of the Annual Conference pursuant to the Parliamentary Rules adopted by the Conference.

Because of the failure to follow proper rules of the Conference, the request is determined to be out of order and a ruling of law is not necessary.

However, I wish to advise the Juridical Council of the request and provide the Council with the answers to the request, as if it had been properly presented. Q1. Is the proposed structure consistent with ¶ 608.1b of the 2000 Discipline? A. Yes. The Conference can structure its ministries and procedures to accomplish its vision and purpose

Q2. Is the proposed structure consistent with Judicial Council Memorandum 952 regarding the influence of the Board of Stewards may exert upon committees such as the Conference Committee on Personnel and the Council on Finance and Administration, which must report to the Annual Conference? A. Yes. Decision 952 states that a Conference Personnel Committee formed to establish uniform and equitable policies and practices in the employment and compensation of personnel, must be amenable and report directly to the Annual Conference. Nothing in the petition diminishes that responsibility. The Board of stewards does not have the authority to control or influence the Personnel Committee or the Council on Finance and Administration, nor does the Council on Finance and Administration exert influence over the Personnel Committee.

Q3. Has the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference specifically authorized the Committee to provide job descriptions, support, and evaluations of each staff person? A. AC 12 deals with the structure modification of the Board of Stewards. Without more facts, the question in its present form is hypothetical.

Q4. Is the proposed structure consistent with Judicial Decision No. 983 - that each reference to the Book of Discipline needs to be identified and quoted directly? A. Yes.

Very truly yours, s/s/ Warner H. Brown, Jr. 322 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT at the Park Hill United Methodist Church, in Denver, Colorado, on June 19, 2004 after election to full membership by the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church I, assisted by the District Superintendents and several other Elders of the Church, ordained as ELDERS in The United Methodist Church:

William Dale McGrew Amy Rebecca Stapleton

At the same time and place, after elections to full membership by the Rocky Mountain Annual conference of The United Methodist Church I, assisted by the District Superintendents and several other Elders of the Church, ordained as DEACON in the United Methodist Church:

Carlene K. Elliott

At the same time and place, after election to probationary membership by the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church I, assisted by the District Superintendents and several other Elders of the Church, commissioned toward ELDER’S orders in The United Methodist Church:

Kirsten Catherine Barlow Tom Albert Barlow, Jr. Jerry Hoyt Boles III Loren Alexander Boyce Marylu Anne Bunting Jennifer Michele Cook Emily Leslie Ann Earnshaw King Hezekiah Harris Maggie Davis Roe Jessica Beth Rooks Alan Dwight Strauss Kerry Alison Therp Eunjoo Yi

At the same time and place, after election to probationary membership by the Rocky Mountain Annual conference of the United Methodist Church I, assisted by the District Superintendents and several other DEACONS of the Church, commissioned toward DEACON’S orders:

Daniel James Klawitter George E. Dunn

Warner H. Brown, Jr. Resident Bishop - Denver Area - The United Methodist Church 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Proceedings - 323

2004

Ordained Elders and Deacon

William “Mac” McGrew, Charlene Elliott. Amy Stapleton

Commissioned Toward Elders Orders

Top: Jerry Boles, Alan Strauss, Jessica Rooks, Loren Boyce, Bottom: Jennifer Cook, Marylu Bunting, Emily Earnshaw

Top: Thomas Barlow, Margaret Roe, Kirsten Barlow, Bottom: Kerry Therp, Barbara Johns-Schleicher, Eunjoo Yi

Not Picrured: King Harris 324 - Proceedings Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Commissioned Toward Deacons Orders

Daniel Klawitter, George Dunn

Local Pastors

Top: C.B. Bechtel, David McGee, Joseph Spencer Vickie Richards-Street

Bottom: Darnell Allen, Craig Paschal, Nadine Korhonen, Robert Simpson

Not Pictured: Louise Cordova, Doug Hill, Lester Huesby, John McLean, Robert Simpson 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Questions - 325

DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS

The minutes of the Rocky Mountain Annual conference held in Denver, Colorado from June 16 through June 19, 2004, Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. presiding. Date when organized: 1969. Number of this session: 36th.

PART I. ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 617): Secretary? Walter “Skip” Strickland Mailing Address: 355 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO 80303-3899 Telephone: (303) 494-5025

Statistician? Bruce Maxwell Mailing Address: 350 11th Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501-4322 Telephone: (303) 776-3523

Treasurer? Dan O’Neill Mailing Address: 2200 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210 Telephone: (303) 733-3736

2. Is the Annual Conference incorporated (¶603.1)? Yes 3. Bonding and auditing: a. What officers handling funds of the Conference have been bonded, and in what amounts (¶¶615, 2511)? All persons handling funds for the Conference have been bonded for $25,000. b. Have all the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶714, 2511)? Yes 4. What agencies have been appointed or elected? a. Answer Yes or No for each of the councils, boards, commissions, or committees listed: 1) Board of Ordained Ministry (¶632)? Yes 2) Board of Pensions (¶636)? Yes 3) Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference (¶2512)? Yes 4) Committee on Episcopacy (¶634)? Yes 5) Committees on Investigation (¶¶2703.2., .3)? Yes 6) Administrative Review Committee (¶633)? Yes b. Indicate the name of the agency (or agencies) in your annual conference which is (are) responsible for the functions related to each of the following general church agencies (¶608.1): 1) General Council on Finance and Administration? Council on Finance and Administration 2) General Council on Ministries? Board of Stewards 3) General Board of Church and Society? Church and Society Network 4) General Board of Discipleship? Conference Board of Discipleship 5) General Board of Global Ministries? Conference Board of Global Ministries 6) Higher Education and Campus Ministry? Conference Board of Discipleship 326 - Questions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

7) General Commission on Archives and History? Commission on archives and History 8) General Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns? Board of Stewards 9) General Commission on Religion and Race? Committee on Religion and Race 10) General Commission on the Status and Role of Women? Committee on Status and Role of Women 11) United Methodist Communications? Committee on Communications c. Indicate the conference agencies which have responsibilities for the following functions: 1) Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶652)? Church and Society Network 2) Incapacity Concerns (¶649)? Joint Committee on Incapacity 3) Equitable Compensation (¶623)? Commission on Equitable Compensation 4) Laity (¶629)? Board of Lay Ministry 5) Native American Ministry (¶650)? Task Force for Native American Comprehensive Plan 6) Small Membership Church (¶642)? Town & Country Committee d. Answer Yes or No for each of the following conference or district organizations: 1) Conference United Methodist Women (¶644)? Yes 2) Conference United Methodist Men (¶645)? Yes 3) Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶646)? Yes 4) Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶647)? Yes 5) District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518)? Yes 6) Committees on District Superintendency (¶663)? Yes 7) District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶660)? Yes 8) Board of Stewards? Yes e. What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the Annual Conference? Conference New Ministries Committee T ask Force on the National Hispanic Plan Denver Area Disaster Preparedness & Response Committee Conference AIDS Task Force Bishop’s Initiative on Children & Poverty 5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept their respective records according to the prescribed forms (¶606.8)? Yes 6. What is the report of the statistician? See “2003 Statistical Report” in this Journal. 7. What is the report of the treasurer? See “Treasurer’s Report” in this Journal. 8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts? See “RMC Cabinet Report 2004” in this Journal. 9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for pastors for the ensuing year (¶¶333,623.3)? $26,266 as defined and outlined in Petition AC-06 in this Journal. 10. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the district superintendents for the ensuing year (¶612.1a)? $911,903 11. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the pension and benefit programs of the conference for the ensuing year (¶¶612.1d, 1507)? $1,338,066. 12. What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year: For the World Service Fund? $888,264 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Questions - 327

a. For the Ministerial Education Fund? $330,525 b. For the Black College Fund? $132,327 c. For the Africa University Fund? $30,392 d. For the Episcopal Fund? $230,014 e. For the General Administration Fund? $77,941 f. For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $26,017 13. If the Annual Conference apportions to the local church a fund that combines two or more general apportioned funds with one another, or that combines one or more general apportioned funds with funds other than a general apportioned fund, list below for each combined fund: a. The name and amount of each general fund included in the apportionment: 100% of all General Church Funds as listed in Question #12 above are included in the one apportionment. b. The percentage of the combined fund total that corresponds to each general fund apportionment (¶¶612.3d, 613.4). 29.3% in General Fund apportionments 14. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 655): a. Conference lay leader: Name: Judy Hill Mailing Address: 3642 County Road D, Joes, CO 80222-9404 b. District and associate district lay leaders: See Leadership List. 15. What local churches have been organized? a. Organized (¶259)? b. Merged (¶¶2545, 2546)? None Other mergers: None c. Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶228, 332.2, 2548)? (State category for each church listed.) Milford United Methodist Church, Milford, Utah - Discontinued d. Relocated and to what address? None e. Changed name of church? None f. Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶39, 250)? None. g. What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? None 16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines? None 328 - Questions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 PART II. PERTAINING TO ORDAINED MINISTERS AND LOCAL PASTORS

17. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration (¶¶ 604.4, 605.6)? Yes 18. Who constitute: a. The Committee on Investigation (¶ 2703.2)? (v) David Amrie 2004 Alternates Ellen Bassett 2004 Marti Zimmerman 2004 Sally Geis 2004 Don Sperber 2004 Terri Hubbard 1999 Lola West 2004 Harvey Martz, Chair 2004 Michele Odell 2004 Steve Miller 2004 Diane Bell 2004 Ramon Robledo 1997 Ron Pethick 2004 Eric Smith 2004 Marvin Vose 1999

b. The Administrative Review Committee (¶ 633)? (v) Marie Gasau, Chair 2000 Alternates Melanie Rosa 2001 Mathias Krier 2004 Richmond Stoakes 2001 Keith Thompson 2004

19. Who have received the certificate of candidacy for the ordained ministry? (¶¶ 306,307 - Include the names and year of certificate of all candidates for ordained ministry who have been certified or approved for continuance by the district committee on ordained ministry.) C. Darnell Allen 2004 John Kingsbury 2004 Robert Allen 2004 Nadine Korhonen 2004 Johnny Arrington 2000 Paula Latu 2001 C. B. Bechtel 2003 Michael Lipinski 2000 Denise Bender 2003 Karen Lungu 2002 Burry Bessee 2002 Poasi Manu 1998 J. Edward Bollack 1996 David McGee 2004 Betty Brown 2001 John McLean 1999 Richard Carpenter 2001 Rex Metcalf 1996 Richard Clair 2002 Dale Miller 2001 Louise Cordova 2004 Sione Moa 1998 Darrell Dennis 1986 David Money 2001 Sandi Dillon 2004 Diane Morgan 2002 Steve Earnshaw 2000 William Morris 2002 Meghan Feldmeyer 2001 Thai Nguyen 2001 Eric Feuerstein 2004 Claire Nord 1998 Kristie Firme 2003 Michael O’Connell 2002 Donald Ford 1992 Brian Oliver 2004 Sione Fungalei 1992 Martha Ostenrude 2001 Karen Gibson 2002 Yvonna Pardus 1999 Phillip Gibson Jr 1993 Craig Paschal 2004 DeEtta Goettel 1998 Michelle Perry 2003 Gale Graves 1999 Clifford Pike 2003 Douglas Hill 2004 BethPugh 2003 Lester Huesby 2004 Kent Replogle 2002 Arlan Johnsen 2003 Vicki Richards-Street 2003 Michelle Johnson 2004 Annie Rigo 2003 Patricia Johnson 2002 Kathryn Rose 2001 Harley “Lee” Katz 1999 Risa Salters 2001 Joel Kershaw 2003 Craig Randall Short 2002 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Questions - 329

Robert Simpson 2003 Beverly Webb 2001 Miriam Slejko 2003 Carrie West 2004 Katherine Smith 2003 Laura Whitmore 2002 J. C. Sowers III 2003 David York 2003 Judy Speck 2000 Rhonda York 2003 Joseph Spencer 2003 Sarah Steidtmann 2003 Terri Todd 2004 20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now appointed? (¶ 340 - Indicate for each person the year the license was approved.) Louise Cordova 2004 Licensing School Arlan Johnsen 2003 Licensing School Claire Nord 1999 Completed Seminary Patricia Sherwood 2002 Finished Year 1 Craig Randall Short 2002 Finished Year 1 21. Who are approved and appointed as: (indicate for each person the first year the license was awarded.) (V) a. Full-time local pastors (¶ 343.1) and what progress has each made in the course of study? (Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five-year course of study or the M.Div. - ¶ 344.4) Johnny Arrington Finished year 2 C. B. Bechtel Licensing School J. Edward Bollack Finished Year 1 Richard “Rick” Clair Licensing School Darrell Dennis * Completed C/S Donald Ford * Completed C/S DeEtta Goettel * Completed C/S Nadine Korhonen Licensing School Thai Nguyen Licensing School Robert Simpson Completed Seminary b. Part-time local pastors (¶ 343.2) and what progress has each made in the course of study? (Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five-year course of study or the M.Div. - ¶ 344.4): C. Darnell Allen Completed Seminary Richard Carpenter Finished Year 1 Steve Earnshaw Finished Year 2 Sione Fungalei * Completed C/S Karen Gibson Finished Year 2 Phillip Gibson Jr * Completed C/S Gale Graves Finished Year 4 Douglas Hill Licensing School Lester Huesby Licensing Schooll Patricia Johnson * Completed C/S Paula Latu Completed 1/3 Seminary Michael Lipinski Licensing School David McGee Licensing School John McLean Completed Seminary R. Jean McPherson (FD) Licensing School Rex Metcalf Finished Year 3 Sione Moa Finished Year 3 David Money Licensing School Yvonna Pardus Completed Seminary Craig Paschal Licensing School Michelle Perry Licensing School 330 - Questions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Vickie Richards-Street Licensing School Katherine Smith Adv. Course of Study Judy Speck Finished Year 1 Joseph Spencer Licensing School Terri Todd Licensing School Faye Vibbert Licensing School Beverly Webb Enrolled c. Student local pastors (¶ 343.3), and in what schools are they enrolled? Burry Bessee Iliff School of Theology Betty Brown Iliff School of Theology Eric Feuerstein Iliff School of Theology Karen Stoffers Iliff School of Theology d. Students of other denominations serving as local pastors and enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶343.4)? None e. Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶361.4.362, 364.3)? (If not in this conference indicate the name of the conference where serving.) None22. 22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (346.1) None 23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors ¶346.1) None 24. What ordained ministers from other annual conferences or Methodist denominations are approved for appointment in the annual conference while retaining their conference or denominational membership (¶¶ 332.8, 337.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held.) Kyu Ahn 8/13/2000 North Texas Bryan Austill 7/1/1997 Desert Southwest Douglas Harrel 7/1/2000 Desert Southwest Jerri Lee Harrel 7/1/2000 Desert Southwest Gerald Hurst (PD) 10/5/2003 Holston Robert Leeds 3/15/1999 Central Penn. Louise Mahan 10/1/2003 Northern Illinois Keith McDonald 7/1/2004 Yellowstone Cheryl Popple 5/26/04 Northern Illinois Jeffrey O. Rainwater 7/1/2004 Arkansas Area R. Kenneth Wills 4/1/2004 Kansas East E. Carolyn Wills 4/1/2004 Kansas East Susan Wickiser 7/1/2001 Kansas West Roger Wolsey 7/1/2002 Minnesota 25. What clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved to serve appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the annual conference while retaining their denominational affiliation (¶¶ 322.8, 337.2)? (v) (Designate with an asterisk those who have been accorded voting rights within the annual conference.) Ruth deJesus (PE) 1/1/2003 United Church of Christ James Fouther, Jr 4/1/2003 United Church of Christ Wendy Komori Stager 8/12/2002 Presbyterian Church USA Craig Peterson 7/1/2002 United Church of Christ Stephen Poos-Benson 7/1/1987 Presbyterian Church USA 26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held.) a. With vote (¶559.4[v])? None b. Without vote (¶¶325.4, 335.4)? (v 2/3) Mortimer Arias Uruguay B. J. George Greater New Jersey James Gulley Virginia (Confirm Last year’s action) James Gunn South Carolina 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Questions - 331

Robert Kraft Northern Illinois Daniel Marutle Methodist Church of South Africa Lawrence McGuin Wisconsin John Vayhinger New York 27. Who are elected as Associate Members (¶420 [1992]?(v) (List alphabetically - see note preceding Question 27): None 28. Who are elected and commissioned as Probationary members (under ¶¶315,316)? (v) Who are: a. Licensed for the ministry of the Deacon in preparation for ordination? (PD) (Indicate the area of specialized ministry.) George Dunn Pastoral Psychotherapy Daniel Klawitter Service Employee International Union local 105 b. Licensed for pastoral ministry in preparation for ordination? (PE) Kirsten Catherine Barlow 7/1/2004 Tom Albert Barlow, Jr 7/1/2004 Jerry Hoyt Boles III 7/1/2004 Loren Alexander Boyce 7/1/2004 Marylu Anne Bunting 7/1/2004 Jennifer Michele Cook 7/1/2004 Emily Leslie Ann Earnshaw 7/1/2004 King Harris 7/1/2004 Barbara Johns-Schleicher 7/1/2004* Maggie Davis Roe 7/1/2004 Jessica Beth Rooks 7/1/2004 Alan Dwight Strauss 7/1/2004 Kerry Alison Therp 7/1/2004 Eunjoo Yi 7/1/2004 *Entering formative time for Deacon in Full Connection moving toward Elder in Full Connection. 29. Who are elected as Probationary Members under the 1992 Discipline? (List alphabetically - see note preceding Question 27.) a. Under provisions of ¶415 (1992)? (v) None b. Under provisions of ¶416.1 (1992)? (v3/4) None c. Under the provisions of ¶¶416.2, 421, (1992)? (v3/4) None 30. Who are continued as commissioned Probationary Members, and in what year were they admitted to Probationary Membership (¶317)? a. In preparation for ordination as a Deacon? (¶317.1) Diana Boulter 2001 Deborah Hull 2002 Ann McClellan 2000 Sandra Stewart 2002 Penny Swift-Kelly 2003 b. In preparation for ordination as an elder? (¶ 317.2) Jung Sup “Jay” Ahn 2003 Charles Cram 2002 R. Todd Everhart 2002 Margaret Gilliken 2003 Peg Newell Guazzo 2001 Olga Hard 2003 David Hiester 2003 Samuel Jones 2002 Carol Lillie 2001 Yong Hui McDonald 2003 Stephanie Munoz 2001 Tom Wayne Peacock 2001 332 - Questions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Laura Easter Rainwater 2003 C. Dennis Shaw 2004 31. Who are continued as Probationary Members under the 1992 Discipline, what progress have they made in their ministerial studies, and in what year were they admitted to Probationary Membership (¶¶365.1, 417, 424 [1992]) a. As students in approved schools of theology? (¶417(1)[1992] - Indicate for each person the number of years completed and the year admitted to Probationary membership. Trevor Potter b. In the advanced ministerial course of study? (¶417(2)[1992] - Indicate for each person the number of years completed and the year admitted to Probationary membership. None c. Following completion of their educational requirements? (¶424(1)[1992] ) - Indicate for each person the year admitted to Probationary Membership): None 32. Who have been received from other Christian denominations ¶338.3): List alphabetically - see note preceding Question 27): a. As Probationary Members (¶338.3a,b)? (v) Aiser Camacho 6/2001 Freda Latham-Durrant 7/1/2004 British Baptist Union b. As Local Pastors (¶338.3a)?(v) None 33. Who are elected as members in full connection? (List alphabetically - see note preceding Question 27): Anyone appearing in this question must also be listed somewhere in Questions 34 - 35, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized in Question 43 in the previous year.): a. Deacons: Charlene (Char) Elliott b. Elders: William “Mac” McGrew Amy Stapleton 34. Who are elected for ordination as deacon in full connection: (List alphabetically - see note preceding Question 28): a. Under the transitional provisions for diaconal ministers (¶ 366.3)? (v2/3) None b. After probationary membership (¶321)/? (V2/3) Charlene (Char) Elliott 35. Who are elected for ordination as Elders? a. Under the provisional provisions for associate members (¶366.2? (V2/3) None b. After probationary membership under the 1996 Discipline (¶ 326)? (v2/3) William “Mac” McGrew Amy Stapleton 36. Who have been elected and ordained deacons under the 1992 Discipline (¶¶336.1, 434[1992]):(v) ( List alphabetically - see note preceding Question 27. Indicate by an asterisk the names of persons elected but not ordained.) a. As Associate Members (¶434.1[1992])? None b. As Probationary Members (¶434.2[1992]? None 37. Who have been elected and ordained elders under the 1992 Discipline (¶¶366.1;435[1992])(v) (List alphabetically - see note preceding Question 27. Indicate by an asterisk the names of persons elected but not ordained.) a. As theological graduates (¶435.1[1992])? None b. As probationary Members previously Associate Members (¶435.2[1992])? None 38. What Probationary Members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶360)? (v) None 39. Who are readmitted (¶¶361 - 363 [v], 364[v2/3]): a. As Associate Members? None b. As Members in Full Connection? None 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Questions - 333

40. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶356.7)(v): a. As Associate Members? None b. As Probationary Members? None 41. Who have been received by transfer from other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶¶338.1, 416.5, 632.2m)? (List alphabetically. If Probationary Member or Associate Member, so indicate. See note preceding Question 27.) Mary Edlund (FD) 7/1/2004 Minnesota Catherine Kelsey 7/1/2004 West Michigan Laura Easter Rainwater ( PE) 7/1//2004 Florida Paul Chul Sung 7/1/2004 Greater New Jersey 42. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶338.2)? (List alphabetically. If Probationary Member or Local Pastor, so indicate.) Seon Young Lee 7/1/2004 Korean Methodist 43. What clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized (¶ 339)(v): a. As Deacons? None b. As Elders? Freda Latham-Durrant (PE) 7/1/2004 44. Who have been ordained as a courtesy to other denominations/, after election by the other conference? (See note preceding Question 27. Such courtesy elections or ordinations do NOT require transfer of conference membership.) a. Deacons under the 1996 Discipline? None b. Deacons under the 1992 Discipline? None c. Elders under thev 1996 Discipline? None d. Elders under the 1992 Discipline? None 45. Who have been transferred out to other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶416.5)? (List alphabetically. If Probationary Member or Associate Member, so indicate. See note preceding Question 27.) 46. Who are discontinued as Probationary Members (¶ 318.6)? (v) Elaine Brost 3/2/2004 Joanne Buchanan-Brown 3/3/2004 Michael Heart 7/1/2004 47. Who have been granted honorable location (¶357.1)? (If Associate Member, so indicate. Give date when this action became effective. Record Charge Conference where membership is held): a. This year (v)? J. Robert Flier 2004 b. Previously? Wayne Arrowood 1971 Centennial UMC, Roseville, MN William Bailey 1981 To be determined Charles Casper 1989 UMC of Balay Cynwayd, PA Gregg Dawson 1994 First UMC, Ft. Collins, CO Nancy Feild 1995 Munholland UMC, Metairie, LA Kay Gardner Pyle 2001 Liberty Lake, WA Paul Holland Jr 1982 St. Paul's UMC, Idaho Falls, ID Margaret Huffman-Valentine 1996 Lamar UMC, Lamar, CO Chung Oh Park 2001 University Park, Denver, CO Keith Sera 4/12/2002 Church of St Paul& St Andrew, NY Henry Straw Jr 2002 Herring UMC, Houston, TX Eric Talla 1981 Burlington UMC, Burlington, CO Harold Thaxton, Jr. 1989 First UMC, Cortez, CO Gary Wilken 1997 Laramie UMC, Laramie, WY 334 - Questions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

48. Who have been granted the status of honorable location-retired (¶357.3)? (record Charge Conference where membership is held.) a. This year Samuel Cox 2004 J. Donald Hughes 2004 St. Paul, Denver, CO Robert Paul 2004 Richard I. Peterson 2004 Park Hill, Denver, CO Albert M. Wells 2004 Clearwater, Fl b. Previously? Robert Gilmore 2002 William Hinsey 1999 Silverton, OR Hugo Johnson 1999 Charles Mowry 1999 Green Mountain, Lakewood, CO Robert Perske 1999 Donald Wageck 1999 Dean Woodward 2002 Park Hill, Denver, CO 49. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶357.2)? (v) (Give date when this action became effective.) 50. Who have had their conference membership terminated? (If Associate Member, so indicate. Give date when this action became effective.) a. By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶ 358.1, .4)? (v) Linda Downey 7/11/2003 Fletcher Wideman 7/1/2004 b. By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶358.2.4)? (v) None c. By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶358.3, .4; 2719.2)? (v) Scott Hood d. By administrative location (¶359.3c)? (v) None e. By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶352.5)? (v) None f. By trial (¶2713)? (v) None 51. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶359.1c, ¶2704.2b or ¶2711.3a,b? (Give effective dates.) None 52. Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided): a. What Associate Members have died during the year? Effective: b. What Probationary Members have died during the year? Effective: None c. What Members in Full Connection have died during the year? Effective: James Barnes 5/4/2004 Lester R. Bellwood 2/24/2004 Donald A. Boyce 3/21/2004 Roger Decker 3/03/2004 Mary Ann Downs 3/9/2004 Thomas Kleen 6/15/2004 Robert Musil 6/12/2004 Clifford Polson 1/14/2004 W. Spencer Wren 12/8/2003 53. What probationary or ordained members have received appointments in other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this annual conference (¶¶322.8, 337.1)? (List alphabetically: Indicate annual conference where appointed. Indicate whether Deacon in Full Connection, Elder in Full Connection, Probationary, or Associate Member.) Monte Baker (FE) 7/1/2004 Desert Southwest Mary Barbee (FE) 7/1/1999 Yellowstone Marylu Bunting (PE) 7/1/2004 Boston Area John Daniels (FE) 7/1/2004 Yellowstone 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Questions - 335

Scott Daniels (FE) 7/1/1998 Minnesota Nikki Johnson (FE) 6/1/2004 Florida Jin Ho Kang (FE) 8/1/2000 New York Eddie Kelemeni (FE) 6/1/2004 California-Pacific Daniel Lush (FE) 7/1/2000 Alaska Missionary 54. Who are the probationary or ordained members on leave of absence and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶352)? (If Probationary Member or Associate Member, so indicate: Record Charge Conference where membership is held.) a. Voluntary? (v; v 2/3 after 5 years) Ken Carlson 7/1/2003 William Cartmell 4/1/2001 Esther Cho 3/1/2004 Linda Downey 10/1/2002 McNair Ezzard 7/1/2004 Linda Gertenbach (FD) 7/1/2004 (Transitional Leave) Timothy Goettel 7/1/2002 C. Elliott Graves 10/31/1997 Needs 2/3 vote Elizabeth Hall 7/1/2000 Glenda Hart 7/1/2004 Jin Hwa Hong 7/1/2004 Terri Hubbard 7/1/2004 Mark Johnson 4/1//2004 Jane Keener 7/1/2004 Betty Kendall (FD) 7/1/2004 (Transitional Leave) David Maldonado 5/26/2004 June Martens 7/1/2004 Daniel Odell 9/1/2002 Grace UMC, Denver Linda Patzke 8/1/2003 Trevor Potter 7/1/2004 Catherine Smith (FD) 7/1/2004 (Transitional Leave) Daniel Canfield Strizek 11/1/2003 Duane Wilterdink 7/1/1994 b. Involuntary? (V 2/3) Elaine Brost (PE) 10/1/2003 Soyoung Lim (PE) 2/02/2004 c. Who have been placed on leave of absence since the last session of the annual conference (ad interim)? Joanne Buchanan-Brown 11/30/2003 Esther Cho 3/1/2004 Mark Johnson 4/1/2004 David Maldonado 5/26/2004 Linda Patzke 8/1/2003 Daniel Canfield Strizek 11/1/2003 d. Who on leave of absence have had their leaves terminated since the last session of the Annual Conference (ad interim)? Joanne Buchanan-Brown 3/3/2004 Jin Tae Park 7/1/2004 Kathleen Teena Racheli 7/1/2004 55. Who have been granted family leave, and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶353)? (v; v 2/3 after 5 years) a. At this session of the Annual Conference (include names of persons listed in Question 55b, if their leaves are continuing)? Carol Fox 9/1/2002 Susan Crow date to be determined, adoption in progress 336 - Questions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

b. Since the last session of the Annual Conference (ad interim)? None c. Who have had their family leave terminated since the last session of the Annual Conference (at interim)? None 56. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶ 350)? (v) (Give date when this relation became effective; if Associate Member, so indicate.) None 57. What actions have been taken concerning disabled probationary or ordained ministers and full-time local pastors (¶355)? NOTE: Incapacity leave is a relationship that must be granted annually by action of the Annual Conference. If that incapacity leave of persons listed in Question 57a) is continuing, list their names also in Question 57c). Persons listed here should not be listed as retired under Questions 58, 59, 60, or 61.) (v) a. Who were granted incapacity leave since the last Annual Conference session (¶355.2)? (Give effective dates and indicate if Probationay Member, Associate Member, or Full- time Local Pastor): Mark Johaningsmeir FE 10/01/2003 Patricia Westlake FE 10/01/2003 b. Who have had their incapacity leave terminated since the last conference session (Par355.3)? (Give effective dates of terminations): c. Who are granted incapacity leave at this session (¶355.1)? (If Probationary Member, Associate Member, or Full-time Local Pastor, so indicate.) Robert Bell FE (without benefits) Gary Blackmon FE LeRoy Bratton FE William Bruce FE David Burnett FE Lynne Coffman FE Susan Denker FE Mark Johaningsmeir FE 10/01/2003 R. Ted Nutting FE Wesley Pixler FE Donald Sanders FE O. Gregory Smith III FE Patricia Westlake FE 10/1/2003 58. What Members in Full Connection have been retired (¶355)? (List alphabetically giving full name–first,middle,last–in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶356.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶356.1, no vote required; under ¶356.2, v; under ¶356.3, v 2/3) Deacons: a. Deacons retired this year? None b. Deacons retired previously? (See Journal) Elders: a. Elders retired this year? Anthony J. Ashworth 6/30/2004 35 years of service Terry Eyman 3/1/2004 15.75 years of service Robin R. Heim 6/30/2004 14 years of service Lyle George Heimerich 6/30/2004 7.5 years of service Darrel F. Hinshaw 6/30/2004 36 years of service Thomas Johnson 10/1/2004 4 years of service Leslie L. Ludlam 6/30/2004 9 years of service Rodney Noel Saunders 6/30/2004 35 years of service L. Allen Simons 12/31/2003 35.5 years of service J. Wesley Summers 6/1/2004 18.75 years of service Jack Tharp 4/1/2004 39.5 years of service 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Questions - 337

b. Elders retired previously? (See Journal) 59. What Associate Members have been retired (¶356): (List alphabetically giving full name-- first, middle, last--in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶356.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶356.1, no vote required; under ¶356.2, v; under ¶256.3, v 2/3) a. This year? None b. Previously? None 60. What Probationary Members have been retired (¶356): (If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶356.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶356.1, no vote required; under ¶356.2, v; under ¶356.3, v 2/3) a. This year? None b. Previously? (See Journal) 61. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶346.5)? a. This year? E. Fred Sullivan b. Previously? (See Journal) 62. Changes in clergy membership: What is the number of ordained ministers: (NOTE: The numbers in parenthesis following each category listing are the question numbers in this report form where ministers in that category are listed. The number reported below should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions.) a. Elected as Associate Members? (27) ...... 0 b. Elected as Probationary Members? (28a, b; 29a, b, c) ...... 15 c. Elected as Deacons in Full Connection? (33a) ...... 1 d. Elected as Elders in Full Connection? (33b) ...... 2 e. Readmitted? (38, 39a, b) ...... 0 f. Retired made effective? (40a, b, c) ...... 0 g. Transferred in? (32a, 41, 42) ...... 7 h. Transferred out? (45) ...... 0 i. Discontinued as Probationary Members? (46) ...... 3 j. Honorably located this year? (47a) ...... 1 k. Withdrawn? (50a, b, c) ...... 1 l. Administratively located (50d) ...... 0 m. Termination of orders? (50e) ...... 0 n. Terminated by trial? (50f) ...... 0 o. Deceased? (52a, b, c) ...... 9 63. What is the number of? a. Pastoral charges ...... 236 b. Local churches ...... 263 338 - Questions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

64. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference? a. By appointment category and conference relationship?

Associate Part- Deacons in Elders in Members & Full-time Probationary time Categories Full Full Affiliate Local Members Local Connection Connection Members Pastors Pastors with Vote Pastors & Other Ministries Within a Local Church (¶¶ 17 175 29 0 12 28 322.1c,330) Appointments to xxxxx xxxxx Extension Ministries (¶¶ 322.1b,335.1a,c) 1 22 1 0 xxxxx xxxxx (81a) xxxxx xxxxx

Appointments to xxxxx xxxxx Extension Ministries 0 5 0 0 xxxxx xxxxx (¶ 335.1b,c) (81b) xxxxx xxxxx

Appointments to xxxxx xxxxx Extension Ministries 5 24 4 0 xxxxx xxxxx (¶¶ 322.1a,335.1d) (81c) xxxxx xxxxx Appointments to Attend xxxxx xxxxx 0 0 0 0 School (82) xxxxx xxxxx

Appointed to Other xxxxx xxxxx Annual Conferences 0 8 1 0 xxxxx xxxxx (52) xxxxx xxxxx On Leave of Absence xxxxx xxxxx 4 17 4 0 (53) xxxxx xxxxx

On Family Leave (54) 0 1 0 0 xxxxx xxxxx

On Sabbatical Leave xxxxx xxxxx 0 0 0 0 (56) xxxxx xxxxx On Disability Leave xxxxx xxxxx 0 13 0 0 (57c) xxxxx xxxxx

Retired (58,59,60) 6 217 1 0 4 xxxxx Total Number, 33 482 40 0 16 28 Clergy Members Grand Total, All Conference Clergy 599 Members 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Questions - 339

b. By gender and racial/ethnic identification?

Associate Deacons in Elders in Probationary Members Full-time Part-time Full Full Members & Local Local Categories Connection Connection Affiliate Pastors Pastors Members With Vote Female 25 111 24 0 4 12 Male 8 371 16 0 12 16 Total Number, Clergy 33 482 40 0 16 28 Members* Grand Total, All Conference Clergy 599 Members* Asian 0 19 5 0 1 0 African 1 10 2 0 0 1 American/Black Hispanic 1 8 1 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 3 0 0 0 3 White 31 442 32 0 15 24 Total Number, Clergy 33 482 40 0 16 28 Members* Grand Total, All Conference 599 Clergy Members*

*The totals entered in these spaces should agree with the comparable totals in the bottom two lines of question 64a). 340 - Questions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

PART III. CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED MINISTRY

65. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry? Cynthia Anderson 66. Who are being certified in specialized ministry this year? (List the areas of specialized ministry) None 67. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? None 68. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? None 69. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? None

PART IV. DIACONAL MINISTERS

70. Who constitute the Committee on Investigation (¶ 2626.4)? (v) Rita Basham, Dorothy Creager, Michel Ratliff 71. Who are the candidates for Diaconal Ministry (¶¶304-305)? None 72. Who are consecrated this year as Diaconal Ministers (¶307)? (v) (List alphabetically): None 73. Who are reinstated as Diaconal Ministers (¶312)? (v) None 74. Who are transferred in as Diaconal Ministers (¶312)? None 75. Who are transferred out as Diaconal Ministers (¶312)? None 76. Who have had their conference relationship as Diaconal Ministers terminated by Annual Conference action (¶313.3)? (Under ¶313.2a, no vote; under ¶313.2b, v 2/3) None 77. What Diaconal Ministers have died during the year? a. Active: None b. Retired: None 78. What Diaconal Ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.la, c, d) (disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) a. Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of each): b. At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of persons listed in Question 73a, if their leaves of absence are continuing): None 79. What Diaconal Ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.le): a. Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of each): None b. At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of person listed in Question 74 a,if their leaves of absence are continuing): None 80. Who have returned to active stats: a. From disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave of absence (¶¶13.1a, c, d)? None b. From extended leave (¶313.2b, v 2/3) None 81. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as Diaconal Ministers (¶313.2): (Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3) a. This year? Faye Veal 6/19/2003 b. Previously? (See Journal)

PART V. APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS

82. What Associate members, Elders and Probationary Members (1992) are approved for appointment to less than full-time service, what is the total number of years for which such approval has been granted to each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in one-quarter increments) is approved granted (for purposes of equitable compensation claim and pension credit) (¶¶, 329.2, 333.2, 1506.4b) (v 3/4): Elders: Michael Bergman 7/1/2002 3/4 time Walter Boigegrain 7/1/2004 3/4 time Diana S. Boulter (PD) 7/1/2000 1/2 time 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Questions - 341

Betty Bradford 11/24/2003 3/4 time A. Claire Childress 9/1/2004 1/2 time Spencer Green 8/15/2001 1/4 time Kathleen Haley 9/1/2000 3/4 time Hughlan Harris 7/1/2004 3/4 time Frank Hoover, Jr. 7/1/1998 3/4 time Linda Hoover 7/1/1998 3/4 time Bill Kirton 7/1/1992 3/4 time Raymond Logan 2/1/2004 3/4 time Leslie Ludlam 7/1/2004 1/2 time Louise Mahan 10/1/2003 3/4 time Robert Miyake-Stoner 7/1/2001 1/2 time Warren Napier 7/1/1998 3/4 time Margaret Newell-Guazzo 7/1/2003 1/2 time Kathleen Teena Racheli 7/1/2004 3/4 time Edward Rousset 7/1/1994 3/4 time Kerry Therp 7/1/2004 3/4 time Susan Wickiser 7/1/2001 1/2 time Roger Wolsey 7/1/2002 3/4 time Gregory L. Young 1/01/2004 3/4 time Marti Zimmerman 7/1/2000 3/4 time 83. Who have been appointed as Interim Pastors under the provisions of ¶329.3 since the last session of the Annual Conference, and for what period of time? Walter J. Boigegrain 3/15/2004 Grand Junction, First UMC Richard Evans 7/1/2004 St. James UMC, Central City John Lee 7/1/2004-8/31/04 First UMC, Boulder Leslie Ludlam 7/1/2004 Thornton UMC Robert Simpson 11/3/03-6/30/04 Bethany, Denver E. Carolyn Wills 4/01/2004 Green River UMC R. Kenneth Wills 4/01/2004 Green River UMC 84. What changes have been made in appointments since the last Annual Conference session? (Attach list. Include Appointments Beyond the Local Church and Appointments to Extension Ministries. Give effective dates of all changes.) See Appointment List. 85. Who are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year? (Attach a list. Include: Elders, Deacons, Associates, Local Pastors, and Probationary Members.) See Appointment List. 86. What Deacons in Full Connection are appointed beyond the local church for the ensuing year? (¶ 322.la, b) (Attach a list. Include: Deacons in full connection and probationary.) See Appointment List. 87. Who are appointed to extension ministries for the ensuing year? (Attach a list. Include: Elders and Probationary Members.) See Appointment List. a. Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (¶335.la, c) See Appointment List. b. To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (¶336.lb,c) See Appointment List. c. To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶335.ld (v 2/3) See Appointment List. 88. Who are appointed to attend school (¶ 416.6.)? None 89. Where are the Diaconal Ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline]? Beverly Goodier, Director of Youth Ministry, Christ UMC, Salt Lake City, UT 90. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as changes in pension credit (¶ 1506.6), corrections or additions to matters reported in the "Business of the Annual Conference" form in previous years, and legal name changes of clergy members and Diaconal Ministers.) None 91. Where shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2,3)? Denver, Colorado 342 - Questions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 343

PETITIONS

PETITIONS TO THE 2004 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Petitions appear in the final approved form and in the order listed below. Petitions are not listed that were not approved (AC11).

NUMBER TITLE

AC01 Health Insurance Programs and Funding

AC02 District Superintendent Compensation

AC03 Conference Apportionment Formula

AC04 Miscellaneous COFA Policies and Procedures

AC05 COFA Moving Expense and Reimbursement Policy

AC06 Commission on Equitable Compensation Annual Recommendations

AC07 Pre-1982 Pension Funding Plan Update

AC08 Funding of Active Clergy Benefits

AC09 Retiree Benefit Programs and Funding

AC10 2004-2005 Health as Wholeness in Mission Initiative

AC11 A New Annual Conference Vision/Mission Statement

AC12 Structure Modification for the Rocky Mountain Conference

AC13 New Ministries Development

AC15 Rule for the Election of the Conference Lay Leader

AC16 Native Peoples and Nations Awareness Resolution

AC17 Name Change: Church & Society Network for Peace with Justice

AC18 United Methodist Initiative to Stop the Wall

AC19 Support for Fair Trade & The UMCOR Coffe Project

AC21 Templed Hills

AC30 Discontinuance of Milford Community United Methodist Church

AC31 Global AIDS Awareness 344 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 345

AC 1 HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS AND FUNDING

It is requested of the Annual Conference that the recommendations of the Conference Board of Pensions concerning health insurance plan and health insurance funding for 2005 be approved.

Section I - Health Insurance Provider and Participation A. The Conference will provide the HealthFlex health insurance plan in 2005. B. The anniversary date will be January 1. C. Eligibility will be established by the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, HealthFlex, and the Conference Board of Pensions. D. All eligible retired clergy and spouses, surviving spouses, local pastors, active elders in the itinerant ministry and deacons serving a local church are encouraged to participate. Clergy must have been in the active plan for five consecutive years immediately prior to their retirement to be eligible for the retired plan. The spouse's eligibility is determined by the participant, however, the spouse of a retiree who did not participate in the plan for five consecutive years prior to reaching Medicare eligible age will not receive the financial benefit as outlined in Section II below. E. This plan may also be available to clergy appointed beyond the local church, diaconal ministers, and full time lay employees of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference and local churches, but may require the participation of the employing agency as plan sponsor and subject to eligibility rules as established by the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits and HealthFlex.

Section II - Participation and costs A. Every charge in the conference will be apportioned and then billed monthly for the insurance cost for single coverage for every elder, deacons in full connection, local pastor, or transitional deacon appointed full time serving that charge. This rate will be a blended rate of all the plans selected by the Board and will include dental coverage. If the clergy chooses a more expensive plan, the charge will be billed at the higher rate. The payment for single coverage is mandatory for all charges even if the appointed clergy elects not to participate. There is no financial impact upon the conference for this coverage. B. If the active clergy serving that charge wish to buy up to a more expensive plan and/or wish coverage for family members, the additional monthly costs will be billed to that charge, to be paid either by the clergy or the charge. There is no financial impact upon the conference for this coverage. C. For retired elders, deacons, local pastors and transitional deacons, spouses and surviving spouses of Medicare age, the conference will pay 75% of the premium cost for the Medicare HMO or Supplement coverage. If the participant is eligible for a Medicare HMO but decides to buy up to a Supplement Plan, the participant will pay the full amount minus the conference's Medicare HMO contribution. The health insurance premium for the retired includes dental insurance if such coverage is included in the plan selected by the Conference Board. For those retiring after December 31, 2003, the clergy must have served for a minimum of ten (10) years of service or more to qualify for the 75% conference support. D. For those retirees not yet of Medicare age, the conference will pay 25% of the cost of the base plan with 20 years of service and 50% of the cost of the base plan with 35 or more years of service. The spouse's eligibility is determined by the participant, however, the spouse of a retiree who did not participate in the plan for five consecutive years prior to retirement will not receive the financial benefit. The cost to the conference (paragraphs C and D - all retirees' HealthFlex funding support) for the year is estimated to be $1,025,000. 346 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

E. For the purpose of this petition, "years of service" shall be defined as years since original ordination/commissioning/licensing (if after 1981) or granting of pension credit (if ordained prior to 1982). Years of leave of absence or honorable location shall not be considered as "years of service." F. The conference does not pay any of the cost of lay retirees' health insurance except in the case of employees of the annual conference, in which case they are treated the same as retired clergy, with no benefit for the spouse. The benefit is to be paid by the employing agency. G. Health insurance for clergy (and their dependants) appointed to Incapacity Leave and receiving disability benefits from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits will be provided through the selected provider and paid 100% by the conference. If the clergy wants coverage different than the basic coverage in their area, the increased cost (buy up) will be paid by the clergy. The cost to the conference is estimated to be $143,900.

Section III - Administration and clarification A. The conference, working with HealthFlex, will process enrollments, collect premiums, reconcile funds and help to coordinate the plan. B. The 2005 insurance rates and the retirees' rates will be established in the fall of 2004 by the Conference Board of Pensions after receipt of new premium rate information from HealthFlex.

Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 2 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT COMPENSATION

PREAMBLE: As expressed by vote of the 2002 Annual Conference Session, the base compensation of District Superintendents, which includes salary, housing, and utilities allowance, should be 1.7 times the Conference Annual Compensation (CAC - an amount calculated annually by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits). In 2005, this calculated compensation amount would equal $76,588. Any district superintendent serving more than six years would receive a years-of-service increment of $1,000 in that seventh year. For the eighth year, an additional annual years-of-service award of $250 will be provided.

ACTION TO BE VOTED ON: A. In recognition of continuing budget constraints, the 2005 compensation for District Superintendents will be set at $58,898 for salary plus either a parsonage or a $14,725 housing allowance (this totals to $73,623). B. A parsonage shall be provided for district superintendents who wish to live in conference owned housing, but it shall be allowable for them to live in their own homes. C. A portion of the above base compensation may be designated parsonage and/or housing allowance, as appropriate, for purposes of tax exemption in accordance with Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code. Any such designation shall be submitted to the office of the treasurer no later than January 1, 2005. Proper reporting of housing and/or parsonage expenses to IRS is the responsibility of the persons noted above. D. Car expense shall be set at the year 2005 IRS business rate for basic automobile use. HealthFlex, CPP and MPP payments shall be made by the conference. $500 for continuing education, from accountable reimbursement funds, shall also be allowed. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 347

E. In consultation with the Board of Stewards, CF&A, Personnel and Episcopacy Committees, the Directors of Support Services and Mission and Ministry shall annually establish salaries for all non-disciplinary full-time conference staff (excluding camp managers) in tiered ratios to the salaries established for the District Superintendents; the ratios reflecting the scope of responsibility of each position and providing a range within which to reflect tenure and quality of employment.

Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 3 CONFERENCE APPORTIONMENT FORMULA

The 2005 Rocky Mountain Conference budget is to be apportioned to the local United Methodist churches as their share of our “Wider Mission.” Each local church in the Conference will be apportioned using a formula based on their local net expenditures and their average weekly worship attendance.

The formula is: A = E x (P+i)

The formula elements are defined as follows: _ “A” represents the local church’s Apportioned amount for 2005.

_ “E” is the local church’s Net Expenditures for the year from the 2003 annual report submitted in January 2004. It is the total of the following annual local church expenditures as reported on the Table II statistical report on lines 63 through 71. Those lines are as follows: 63 – Pastor’s base compensation 64 – Associate’s/Associates’ base compensation 65 – All clergy housing allowances 66 – Reimbursements paid to pastor(s) 67 – Cash allowances paid to pastor(s) 68 – Deacon/diaconal compensation and expenses 69 – Other staff compensation and expenses 70 – Program expenses 71 – Operating Expenses

_ “P” is the base apportionment percentage for each church in the Conference. It is calculated as the 2005 Conference Budget divided by the total of all local church Net Expenditures for all churches in the Conference as reported in the 2003 annual report. This value is the same for all churches in the conference. In the 2004 calculations, this value was 0.16003. _ “i” is an adjustment – either positive or negative – for each local church to account for differences in a local church’s ability to pay a share of the Conference budget. It is calculated by taking the ratio of the local church’s Clergy and Operating Expenses (sum of Table II - lines 63-68 and 71) per Worship Attendee (Table I - line 10) to the local church’s Net Expenditures (sum of Table II - lines 63-68 and 69-71) per Worship Attendee (Table I - line 10) and comparing this ratio to the average of all of our conference churches.

MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM CHANGE We limit the increase or decrease to a 9% (nine percent) change with the additional limitation that no church that received a decrease in 2004 will receive an additional decrease in 2005. 348 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

CLARIFICATIONS OF TERMS AND VALUES USED: The i Factor (i in the formula) – For churches that have a higher than average value per attendee, this factor will increase their apportioned share of the total budget. Conversely, for those churches that have an average value per attendee that is less than the conference average, their apportioned share will be reduced. Note – this conference-wide ratio is capped to eliminate the impact of extreme values (unusual circumstances, data reporting errors, etc.).

Attendance (needed to calculate i in the formula) – The average weekly worship attendance is defined and reported on line 10 of Table I.On that form, as defined by the General Council on Finance and Administration, it states: “The ‘principal weekly worship service(s)’ would include any services held on a weekly basis as the primary opportunity for worship. In many churches this will be the Sunday morning service(s). However, if the church has other worship services attended primarily by persons who do not attend on Sunday morning, attendance at those services should be reported also. Report the combined average attendance at all such services. Include children who participate in all or part of any such service.”

Capital Expansion, Church Debt and Benevolence Giving – Apportionments paid and any other benevolence giving (Table I, lines 37-55), any debt costs (Table I, line 72) , and any capital costs for facilities expansion and/or major upkeep costs (Table I, line 73) are not factors in this apportionment calculation.

Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 4 MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL ON FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Travel

Travel allowance to Annual Conference will be paid to those lay members and clergy members noted in this section. Payment in the amount of 15 cents per mile, excluding the first 175 miles, with an additional 5 cents per mile for each additional conference member riding along, will be paid from an equalization travel pool, to be funded by an amount added to the registration fee of all Annual Conference members. Travel will be paid only to those who have paid registration fee, and attend the full conference session, except in the case of emergency. The following are reimbursable members of the Annual Conference. 1. Clergy members under appointment by the Annual Conference, deacons, part-time local pastors and student pastors serving churches in the conference. 2. Retired or disabled clergy, military chaplains, and other full clergy members of the conference serving extension ministries who are within the bound of conference. Others shall be reimbursed for not more than a total of 500 miles. 3. Lay members or alternate lay members representing local churches and districts (only one person per local church unless the local church is entitled to more than one lay member).

For the year 2005, travel expenses to all called meetings of the district/subdistrict, conference boards, agencies, committees or commissions will be paid to lay and clergy members who are not paid for such travel expense from other funds. The rate shall be 15 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 349

cents per mile, excluding the first 50 miles. For those traveling 200 miles or more, air coach fare is allowable. An additional 5 cents per mile shall be paid a driver for each additional participant riding to the meeting, thus encouraging car pooling. Meals and housing will be paid as appropriate.

Budget Proposals

The Council on Finance and Administration shall present a proposed unified budget total stating projected income and expenses for the ensuing year for adoption by the Annual Conference. For purposes of information, the past year's expenses, and the present year's budget, may be displayed for various budget categories, including those for conference boards, committees and agencies, with the understanding that specific line items may be redistributed with the total budget, following the approval of the budget.

All new propositions presented for action at the Conference session shall include the amount needed to fund said program or operation.

Conference Leadership Compensation The base compensation for the conference staff positions of Conference Treasurer/Director of Support Services and Director of Mission and Ministry (or its equivalent,) shall be equivalent to the base compensation determined annually for district superintendents.

Financial Administration All payments by local churches to the conference (with designation to the specific cause) shall be made by check or money order to the Rocky Mountain Conference UMC, and sent to the Office of the Conference Treasurer, 2200 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210- 4797. Churches shall, to the maximum degree possible, send 1/12 of their total apportionment (Wider Missions) each month to the conference to ensure cash flow. Those churches which are able are encouraged to "tithe" their apportionment payments and send 1/10 of their apportionments each month January through October.

It shall be the policy of the conference to have the conference treasurer send the General Church apportionments (Wider Mission) on a monthly basis within the guidelines of the budget recommendation.

The conference treasurer of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church is hereby authorized to borrow such sums of money as may be necessary in conducting the business of the Conference, with the approval of the Council on Finance and Administration.

The conference treasurer shall make an annual report in the Conference Journal of the amount of funds contributed during the year to each Conference Advance Special Project and Conference Approved Project.

All organizational units of the conference shall adhere to their budgets. Any expenditures over the budget will not be paid by the conference treasurer unless first approved by the Council on Finance and Administration. The Council on Finance and Administration is authorized and is responsible to see that actual expenditures stay within limits defined by the Council on Finance Administration, annual conference and actual amounts received. Between annual conference sessions, the Council on Finance and Administration has authority to take actions it feels are appropriate in response to any unexpected events which impact the annual conference financially.

Balances from undesignated funds, including fund balances and reserves, cash 350 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

management funds and income funds may be disbursed only on the authorization of the Council on Finance and Administration. It is understood that the Executive Committee of the Council on Finance and Administration is empowered to act in case of an emergency.

It shall be the policy of the Conference to designate part of the salary, house and utilities allowance of Conference clergy staff persons as parsonage allowance for purposes of tax exemption under Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code. The portion of the total compensation must be specifically designated in advance of the new year (January 2005) by each person involved, to the conference treasurer using appropriate forms provided by the treasurer.

Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 5 COUNCIL ON FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MOVING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

WITHIN CONFERENCE MOVING EXPENSES: Itinerant clergy members (in full connection, probationers, or local pastors) of the annual conference serving as fully appointed pastors, and conference staff shall be entitled to the provision of the fund on the following basis:

ALLOWED: Moving of furniture, personal property, and equipment not to exceed 16,000 pounds. This same allowance for clergy couples will not exceed 20,000 pounds. Mover's liability insurance of up to $5.00 per lb. (with a $250.00 deductible) is included. Any additional insurance or change of deductible will be at the expense of the pastor making the move. However, a lump sum value for the entire shipment must be included at the time of shipment. $100.00 will be allowed for cartons and packing materials. All above this amount will be charged to the pastor making the move.

NOT ALLOWED: Professional packing or unpacking (with the exception of the $100 allowed for packing materials) Storage of any items other than transportation cost of moving furniture, personal property and equipment. Cost of transportation of persons. Appliance service.

Certified weights and a detailed bill of lading are required for payment by the conference treasurer.

One stop at the pastor's residence and one stop at the church will be allowed for pickup and delivery when necessary. Clergy couples, with multiple charge appointments, will be allowed an additional stop as necessary.

A recommended list of moving vendors will be maintained in the office of the conference treasurer. Payment of the conference share of moves should be based on a bid accepted by the conference treasurer. A minimum of two bids is required. The conference treasurer is available to assist in arrangements for moving and will receive copies of the bids prior to the move. The district superintendent and the clergy family will consult as to the requirements and needed assistance in the move. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 351

Pastors entering the retired relationship from itinerant appointments shall be entitled to their moving expenses within the conference one time. Moves outside the conference may be adjusted by an amount to be determined by the chair of the Council on Finance and Administration and the conference treasurer. These expenses will be paid from the Conference Moving Expense Fund. Each time that a pastor in retirement is reappointed, the clergy person is entitled to a conference paid move to the local church housing and then also to retirement housing upon completion of that appointment. These expenses will be paid from the Conference Moving Expense Fund.

The local church will reimburse the Rocky Mountain Conference $350.00 for moving/transportation cost of each pastor.

A surviving spouse of a pastor who is in active service at the time of the pastor's death shall be entitled to moving expenses as for a retired pastor.

FROM OUT OF CONFERENCE EXPENSES: Moving expenses of pastors moving into this conference and full time approved supply pastors from outside the bounds of the conference accepting their first appointment shall be eligible for a refund from the Conference Moving Expense Fund for an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. The refund shall be paid after providing certified weight slips and bills of lading. Probationary members attending seminary outside of conference boundaries receive same moving benefits as clergy inside conference boundaries.

ADMINISTRATION OF MOVING EXPENSE FUND The Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall be responsible for administering this moving expense fund and shall be authorized to make such adjustments within the structure of the plan as it may deem necessary.

Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 6 COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION ANNUAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Approval of Minimum Base Compensation, Parsonage/Housing Provision, Ministerial Pension Plan, Reimbursable Expenses, Student Salary and Support, Parsonage Standards, Study Leave, Vacation and Sick Leave, and Interim Funding for Family Leave. A. Minimum Base Compensation 1. The Rocky Mountain Conference Minimum Base Compensation for clergy [Elders, Deacons, Probationers, and Local Pastors] who are in good standing and appointed to full-time service according to the provisions of the 2000 Book of Discipline will be 58.3% of the CAC or $26,266, effective January 1, 2005 (This reflects a 3% increase in minimum over 2004) 2. For clergy who are in good standing and appointed to less than full-time service, the Minimum Base Compensation shall be adjusted in one-quarter increments. B. Parsonage/Housing Allowance 1. The church shall provide either a parsonage or a housing allowance, based on a reasonable local market value. 2. For pension purposes, the parsonage allowance is based on 25% of the pastor’s gross cash salary for 2005. 352 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

C. Ministerial Pension Plan The Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) is 11% of the lesser of: the Denominational Average Compensation [The DAC for 2005 is $50,931]; or the clergy’s actual compensation plus parsonage/housing allowance. MPP for Ordained Deacons is 12%. D. Reimbursable Expenses and Additional Support Items 1. Utilities will be paid by the local church if a parsonage is provided. Actual costs of utilities should be considered if housing allowance is provided in accordance with Annual Conference action. 2. The payment of Continuing Education expenses should be agreed upon by the local church and clergy. 3. Auto transportation allowance at the 2005 IRS Business Rate for actual vouchered mileage is recommended. 4. Professional expenses of the clergy, or actual costs of ministry, are recommended to be reimbursed by voucher. 5 .The premium payments for the Health and Medical Expense Program as established by the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church are to be paid in accordance with Annual Conference action. E. Student Salary and Support 1. Student local pastors as defined in ¶343.3 of the 2000 Book of Discipline, under appointment are to receive base compensation, prorated for less than full-time work as agreed between the local church, the student pastor, and the district superintendent. Professional expenses of the student or the actual costs incurred while working at the church are recommended to be reimbursed by voucher. 2. Student pastors are to be reimbursed, by voucher, at the 2005 IRS Business Rate for travel expenses. (Maximum amount may be established by the church after consultation with the student pastor and the district superintendent.) F. Parsonage Standards Parsonage standards are to be reviewed regularly by each local church. If and when changes are made to the present parsonage or a new parsonage is provided these standards are to be followed to the extent possible. Parsonage standards can be found in the 2001 Rocky Mountain Conference Journal (AC-11-D, Pages 266-274) G. Study Leave/Vacation 1. Full time pastors, to continue their education, should be allowed study leave of at least one week each year and at least one month each quadrennium (¶349.2, 2000 Book of Discipline). Such study leave shall not be considered vacation. 2. Full time pastors should be allowed one-month vacation each year. Local churches are encouraged to discuss vacations with their pastor(s), particularly during their first year or re-appointment. 3. Full-time pastors (after 6 [six] years in the same appointment) be allowed up to 6 [six] months formation and spiritual growth leave. (Book of Discipline ¶349.3) H. Sick Leave The policy for sick leave for clergy is at the discretion of the local church in consultation with the district superintendent. I. Family Leave 1. The Council on Finance and Administration shall establish a discretionary fund for the purpose of Family Leave, pulpit and pastoral supply. 2. The Council on Finance and Administration, upon recommendation of the Cabinet, shall be authorized to dispense monies from said fund to assist 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 353

churches which incur unanticipated costs arising from absence of the appointed clergy for the term of his or her paid leave (eight weeks maximum). 3. The Council on Finance and Administration has the responsibility to establish guidelines for the use of this fund in consultation with the Cabinet. 4. The Council on Finance and Administration, upon recommendation of the Cabinet, is authorized to dispense monies from this fund to assist local churches in accordance with the guidelines established. Furthermore, the Council on Finance and Administration will replenish the fund balance if and when appropriate. Suggested Guidelines 1. The Family Leave discretionary fund exists to assist local churches fund costs directly related to providing interim pastoral leadership due to a pastor’s Family Leave as defined in ¶353 of the 2000 Book of Discipline. Normally, such assistance will provide only partial funding of the total costs involved. 2. Upon notification of desired Family Leave 90 days prior to its beginning (¶353.1), the Cabinet shall notify the Council on Finance and Administration. This notification shall include a recommended sum to be paid, a payment schedule, a time period for payment, and specify any other considerations regarding payment to a local church to assist with the cost of providing interim pastoral leadership due to a pastor’s leave. 3. The Council on Finance and Administration Executive Committee may act upon a recommendation between meetings of the Council on Finance and Administration provided that such action be reported to the next CFA meeting.

Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 7 PRE-1982 PENSION FUNDING PLAN UPDATE

It is requested of the Annual Conference that the attached Funding Plan Rocky Mountain Conference For Supplement One to the Ministerial Pension Plan Be affirmed and adopted.

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent, but must be revised and approved annually

Funding Plan Rocky Mountain Conference For Supplement One to the Ministerial Pension Plan For 2004

The Past Service Rate (PSR) for the Rocky Mountain Conference is established annually by action of the Annual Conference. For the year 2004, our Annual Conference set this PSR amount at $382.50.

Paragraph 1506.7 of The Book of Discipline mandates that this rate cannot be less than 0.8% of the Conference Average Compensation (CAC). For 2004, our CAC is $43,991. $382.50 is 0.87% of that amount - so we are in compliance with that mandate. That same paragraph recommends that the rate be not less than 1 % of the CAC. At 0.87%, we are short of that recommended goal. 354 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

We project, over a long time, earnings on our present assets to average 7.5%. We project, also over a long time, that we will annually increase our PSR in the range of 3%. We had been paying to fund that retiree benefit obligation every year from 1982 until 2001. In 2001, the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (GBOPHB) reported to us that our conference moved from an underfunded situation to a very slight overfunded situation. In other words, following acceptable guidelines for investment growth and future payout requirements, we had enough money set aside to meet our future needs. Furthermore, in 2002, they conducted a review of the clergy eligible to receive benefits from this fund and learned that they were overstating our liability. As a result, our current obligations, using the current Past Service Rate shown above ($382.50), are now $26,836,228 as of January 1, 2002 for 2004. The cornerstone of our conference Past Service Rate philosophy is to maintain a fully-funded position. In other words, we will not attempt to raise that rate in any manner that re-establishes an unfunded liability. Along with that core concept, we will also 1. try to match or exceed the cost of living, and 2. move toward the Disciplinary recommendation of 1 % of the CA All of the assets dedicated to this pre-82 obligation are on deposit with the GBOPHB. Because our investment earning projections are identical to the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits assumptions, and since they also manage the funds, we feel confident that the investment growth of our assets will be sufficient to meet our PSR goals as stated above. Because the basis of our PSR philosophy is to avoid an unfunded position, we do not believe a long discussion of the GBOPHB investment philosophy, history and guidelines is relevant to the purposes of this document. We do, however, have three other funding sources available if there are any difficulties or shortfalls in the investments we already have on hand 1. We have established a fund within the structure of the Conference Board of Pensions. The fund's purpose is to provide for the benefits of retired clergy. The current focus of that goal is to begin funding the future health insurance costs for our retirees, but the fund itself could be used - if required - to meet any new unfunded obligation in the pre-1982 plan. The value of that fund, as of December 31, 2003 was $1,051,757. 2. We have concluded a conference-wide capital campaign. One-half of the proceeds from this campaign are dedicated to the benefit of retirees. The funds will become part of the Conference Board of Pensions fund described in the preceding paragraph. At this time we anticipate revenue from that campaign to be no less than $500,000 and possibly as much as $1,500,000. 3. Our conference has funded this plan by apportioning an amount every year from 1982 through 2001. This third alternative would be to put any unmet shortfall into the budget again and apportion the obligation to our local churches.

Our funding plan, as of January 1, 2002 for 2004, is summarized as follows:

Present Value of Benefits as defined by GBOPHB - $26,836,228 Funds in the Plan - $32,775,562

AC 8 FUNDING OF ACTIVE CLERGY BENEFITS

It is requested of the annual conference that the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP), the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) and the optional, Basic Protection Plan (BPP), costs for active clergy and clergy retiring after Dec. 31, 1995 be paid for at the local level, and the optional, Basic Protection Plan (BPP), costs for retired clergy retired prior to Jan. 1, 1996 be shared by the retired clergy and the conference.

Section I - Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) A. Current service funding of the Ministerial Pension Plan will be calculated: 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 355

1. Using salary and housing as the contribution base, with 100% of the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) being the maximum base amount, and 2. Using a contribution rate of 11 %, and 3 .Contributions will be made to the Conference Pension office by the salary- paying unit (i.e. the local church, the conference, or other employer in cases of special appointment /employment). B. Eligibility and participation are established and defined by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. C. The MPP billing will be handled through the Conference Pension office.

Section II - Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) A. Current service funding of the Comprehensive Protection Plan will be calculated: 1. Using salary and housing as the contribution base, with 200% of the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) being the maximum base amount, and 2. Using a contribution rate of 4.4%, and 3. Contributions will be made to the Conference Pension office by the salary- paying unit (i.e. the local church, the conference, or other employer in cases of special appointment / employment). B. Eligibility and participation are established and defined by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. C. The CPP billing will be handled through the conference.

Section III - Basic Protection Plan (BPP) A. The Basic Protection Plan is available as an optional benefit to active clergy, eligible retired clergy and lay employees of the conference (those employees working for the conference office). The Basic Protection Plan includes: 1. Additional death benefits for active and retired clergy, and 2. Death benefits for lay employees of the Conference, and 3. Disability coverage for lay employees, and 4. Eligibility and participation are already established and defined by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. B. Current service funding of the Basic Protection Plan will be funded by: 1. Active clergy will pay 100% of the premium cost for all benefits, and 2. Retired clergy (retired prior to January 1, 1996) would pay 60% of their death benefit costs and the conference would pay 40%, and 3. Retired clergy (retiring after December 31, 1995) would pay 100% of their death benefit costs. C. The total cost to the conference for the 40% support identified in III. B. 2. (above) is estimated to be about $5,000, depending upon the level of participation. D. Local church lay employees may also enroll in the Basic Protection Plan as an optional benefit to be provided by their local church (as the employer). The employer must enroll directly with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits and all costs will be paid by the employee and/or the employer with no costs supported by the Conference Board of Pensions.

Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 9 RETIREE BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND FUNDING

It is requested of the Annual Conference that pre-1982 past service funding be provided for retired clergy; well as those requiring special grants. 356 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Section I - Past Service Funding (for service before January 1, 1982) A. The rate for 2005 will be $406.00 per service year. B. The same rate will be set for local pastors. C. The rate for a surviving spouse will be 70% of the member's. D. The cost to the conference budget for 2005 for these rates is $0 Section II - Rental/Housing Allowance

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: WHEREAS, the religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church (the “Church”), of which this Rocky Mountain Conference (the “Conference”) is a part, has in the past functioned and continues to function through ministers of the gospel (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 107) who were or are duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed ministers of the Church (“Clergypersons”); WHEREAS, the practice of the Church and of this Conference was and is to provide active Clergypersons with a parsonage or a rental/housing allowance as part of their gross compensation; WHEREAS, pensions or other amounts paid to retired and disabled Clergypersons are considered to be deferred compensation and are paid to retired and disabled Clergypersons in consideration of previous active service; and WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized the Conference (or its predecessors) as the appropriate organization to designate a rental/housing allowance for retired and disabled Clergypersons who are or were members of this Conference;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT an amount equal to 100% of the pension or disability payments received from plans authorized under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (the “Discipline”), which includes all such payments from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (“GBOPHB”), during the year 2005 by each retired or disabled Clergyperson who is or was a member of the Conference, or its predecessors, be and hereby is designated as a rental/housing allowance for each such Clergyperson; and

THAT the pension or disability payments to which this rental/housing allowance applies will be any pension or disability payments from plans, annuities, or funds authorized under the Discipline, including such payments from the GBOPHB and from a commercial annuity company that provides an annuity arising from benefits accrued under a GBOPHB plan, annuity, or fund authorized under the Discipline, that result from any service a Clergyperson rendered to this Conference or that a retired or disabled Clergyperson of this Conference rendered to any local church, annual conference of the Church, general agency of the Church, other institution of the Church, former denomination that is now a part of the Church, or any other employer that employed the Clergyperson to perform services related to the ministry of the Church, or its predecessors, and that elected to make contributions to, or accrue a benefit under, such a plan, annuity, or fund for such retired or disabled Clergyperson’s pension or disability as part of his or her gross compensation.

NOTE: The rental/housing allowance that may be excluded from a Clergyperson’s gross income in any year for federal income tax purposes is limited under Internal Revenue Code section 107(2) and regulations thereunder to the least of: (1) the amount of the rental/housing allowance designated by the Clergyperson’s employer or other appropriate body of the Church (such as this Conference in the foregoing resolutions) for such year; (2) the amount actually expended by the Clergyperson to rent or provide a home in such year; or (3) the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances (such as a garage), plus the cost of utilities in such year. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 357

For 2005, the Conference Board of Pensions will provide the following grants: Widow's benefits to Patricia Vick Benefits to Oscar P. Abers, 3 times adopted rate Benefits to Dallas A. Bird, 83.5% of 7 years Benefits to Dolores Turner Woolsey, one-half of 22 years

Anticipated cost to conference - $9,000

Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 10 2004-2005 HEALTH AS WHOLENESS IN MISSION INITIATIVE

Let it be declared that an incentive program shall be continued by the Conference Board of Pensions to encourage both lay and clergy participants (active, retired, enrolled spouses & enrolled children over 18 years of age) in HealthFlex. This initiative aims for persons to take greater personal responsibility for their health by completing 3 meaningful steps toward better health stewardship.

These 3 simple steps include: 1. An annual Wellness exam (as provided for in HealthFlex). 2. A Blood Screening (Chem Screen & Lipid Profile, etc.) 3. Completion of the On-line Health Risk Assessment (HRA) accessed at www.gbophb.org

Our goal is 100% participation of all eligible persons. Following submission of appropriate proof of completion documentation (to be determined by the Annual Conference Board of Pensions) the Board shall pay $125 to the HealthFlex participant and each eligible dependant for completion of these steps toward wellness. For those who received their reward last year, the above steps must be completed anew (after July 1, 2004) to receive this year's cash incentive.

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: June 30, 2005

AC 11 A NEW ANNUAL CONFERENCE VISION/MISSION STATEMENT

The Vision of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church is to manifest the love and reign of God through vital worship, spiritual formation, and evangelism and to transform the society through social outreach and justice ministries. The Mission of the Rocky Mountain Conference of The United Methodist Church is to participate in growing and sustaining local churches and spiritual communities as they attempt to fulfill their calling as Christians and United Methodists in the world. The Process for carrying out our mission includes but is not limited to: A. Support spiritual communities by pledging our prayers, our gifts, and our services; B. Connect local churches in stimulating and realizing growth, spiritually and numerically; C. Celebrate significance of each individual by treasuring the diversity that exists among us; D. Provide outstanding lay and clergy leaders through training, resources and support; E. Participate through ministries of witness, education, and worship; F. Connect local churches with the Mission of The United Methodist Church; G. Support the creation of New faith communities and local churches within the Rocky Mountain area; H. And carry out these tasks in a spirit of trust among its members and leadership groups. 358 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent

AC 12 STRUCTURE MODIFICATION FOR THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE

The structure of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference shall be modified as described below by no later than January 1, 2005. The existing Board of Stewards shall have the responsibility and authority to implement this petition thru the transition. The Conference Nomination committee shall nominate the ‘at-large’ members, as necessary under conference rules, starting with the 2005 Annual Conference Session.

The Board of Stewards shall: Have the responsibility to make decisions on behalf of the Annual Conference between sessions except on matters mandated by the Book of Discipline. Work with the Conference Personnel Committee to insure job descriptions, support and evaluation for each staff person. Work with the Conference Nominating Committee to insure that conference committees are resource with persons and that the committee is functioning in relation to the Vision of the Conference. Work with the Cabinet to insure dialogue around the Vision of the Conference. Work with the Council on Finance and Administration to insure that all resources and budgeting support the Vision of the Conference Work with all committees, boards and agencies to work towards and to live out the Vision of the Conference. Review the conference structure to assure that it is supportive of the Vision of the Conference, and propose changes to the Annual Conference session as necessary. The Board of Stewards shall have a membership of eighteen persons, composed of an equal number of clergy and lay members, based upon diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, and geography. The Board of Stewards shall consist of: Representatives chosen from following Committees: Communication Church and Society Board of Global Ministry Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Laity Board of Discipleship Committee on Finance and Administration Vision/Mission/Values Team Cabinet Religion and Race

Members by Virtue of Office: Bishop Lay Leader Director of Missions and Ministry At-Large Members: Chair At-Large Vice-Chair At-Large Three At-Large persons

The Board of Steward Leadership Team shall consist of one Lay and one Clergy at-large members who shall alternate each year between Chair and Vice-Chair. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 359

The Vision/Mission/Values team shall have a membership of six persons chosen by the Board of Stewards and Cabinet. Vision/Mission/Values members shall be divided into two classes with four- year terms each, and each class shall, as nearly as possible, consist of an equal number of members.

The first Vision/Mission/Values team shall consist of 3 members with two-year terms and 3 members with four-year terms. No member can serve more than eight consecutive years.

The existing committee structure shall be modified as follows to assemble similar committees, boards and agencies into a structure that is in line with the 2000 Book of Discipline. The main board/committee shall include but not limited to the following committees, boards, agencies and/or functions: Communication Media Resources Church and Society Hispanic-Latino Ministry Ethnic Ministries Native American Ecumenical Peace With Justice Disability Concerns Board of Global Ministry Town and Country Missions Personnel Africa Partnership School of Christian Mission Disaster Preparedness and Response Volunteers in Mission Coordinators Children and Poverty AIDS Task Force Advanced Specials Small Membership churches Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Laity Lay Speaking Ministries United Methodist Men United Methodist Women Board of Discipleship Youth Ministries Young Adult Ministries Older Adult Ministries Council on New Ministries Higher Education and Campus Ministries Stewardship Planning and Research Evangelism Education Worship Camps and Retreats Committee on Finance and Administration Vision/Mission/Values Team Cabinet

The implementation schedule shall be: September 2004 meeting of the Board of Stewards shall consist of representatives of the new membership list where the Committees already exist, and the existing at-large members. 360 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

November 2004 meeting of the Board of Stewards shall consist of representatives of the new membership list except the at-large members. At-large members shall be selected based on the number of clergy and lay members and diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, and geography. December 2004 meeting the Board of Stewards shall consist of representatives of the new membership list.

At the 2005 Annual Conference session, the Board of Stewards shall report on the progress and results of the structure modification.

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent

AC 13 NEW MINISTRIES DEVELOPMENT

The clergy and laity members of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church are committed to:

1) Supporting the goal of starting 12 new urban churches, 12 new rural churches and 12 new ethnic ministries in the Rocky Mountain Conference by the end of 2012; and 2) Requiring each Sub-district to identify at least five potential opportunities for the development of new ministries in their Sub-District by January 1, 2005; and 3) Encouraging each Sub-District to identify to their respective District Superintendent, potential lay and clergy leadership for new ministries development by January 1, 2005; and 4) Challenging each church in the Rocky Mountain Conference to emphasize new ministries development by opening its doors and pulpit to receive this evangelism of church growth and diversity on at least one Sunday during the year and prior to the 2005 Annual Conference; and 5) Challenging the membership of the Rocky Mountain Conference to make special financial contributions to the New Ministries Development Fund in the Rocky Mountain Conference as a means of providing for new ministries in the conference. 6) Encouraging the Bishop to designate a person in each district/subdistrict for the task of spreading the gospel of new ministry growth. 7) Promising the potential members of these new churches that no new church will be started without a comprehensive ten-year plan for encouraging and supporting the church. That plan will include involvement by the United Methodist Churches in the surrounding communities, district and at the Annual Conference level.

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 15 RULE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE CONFERENCE LAY LEADER

We, the Task Force for Developing a Process to Nominate and Elect a Conference Lay Leader, move to adopt the following as the rule for election of the Conference Lay Leader. This rule for election replaces any and all previously observed methods, formal or informal, for electing a Conference Lay Leader including but not limited to the 1974 Journal, page 312. The election process will be as follows: 1. Eligibility: The lay leader candidates shall be elected by the lay members of the annual conference without regard to age; provided candidates shall have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least two years next preceding their election, and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election, and are members thereof within the annual conference electing them. 2. Term: The Conference Lay Leader shall be elected in the same year as General Conference for a four-year term. They may be re-elected one time for a total of eight consecutive years. The 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 361

initial election under this process shall be in 2005 but after that it shall be held on the same year as the General Conference. 3. Requirements: A candidate must be confident that he/she can perform the responsibilities described in the Book of Discipline and set forth as follows: “Par603.9.a) The conference lay leader is the elected leader of conference laity. The lay leader will have responsibility for fostering awareness of the role of the laity both with the congregation and through their ministries in the home, workplace, community, and world in achieving the mission of the Church and for enabling and supporting lay participation in the planning and decision-making processes of the annual conference, district, and local church in cooperation with the bishop, district superintendents, and pastors. The lay leader shall be a member of the annual conference, the conference council on ministries, the conference committee on nominations, the conference committee on episcopacy, the executive committee, if any, of the conference council on ministries; and the committee planning annual conference sessions; and may be designated by virtue of office to membership on any conference agency by the annual conference."

“Par.603.9.b) The conference lay leader shall be the chairperson of the conference board of laity, or its equivalent, and shall relate to the organized lay groups in the conference such as Lay Speaking Ministries, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, and United Methodist Youth and support their work and help them coordinate their activities. The conference lay leader shall also have the general responsibility in : (1) developing the advocacy role for the laity in the life of the Church; (2) increasing participation of the laity in the sessions and structure of the annual conference; and (3) encouraging layperson in the general ministry of the Church.” 4. Candidacy: a. Each candidate wishing to be included in pre-conference and annual conference introductions shall submit his/her candidacy on the form attached hereto. No other form will be accepted. b. All candidate forms must be received or postmarked by the same deadline as set for petitions by the Annual Conference. This date ensures that a complete packet of resumes will be included in the pre-conference mailing to all annual conference lay members. No late candidate forms will be accepted. 5. Withdrawal from the ballot: Any candidate who withdraws from the election of Conference Lay Leader shall not be re-instated as a candidate during the remainder of the election. 6. Introductions and Campaigns: a. All candidates who have proceeded through the process as outlined above will be introduced during the Laity Session. The form of introduction will be determined by the Board of Lay Ministry. In the event the presiding officer (of the laity session) is a nominee, another lay member will be asked to preside. b. There shall be no public display of support for candidates in the form of posters, buttons, banners, printed flyers, pre-conference mailing, etc. prior to and during the annual conference. 7. The Conference Lay Leader selected at the Laity Session will be included in the Conference Nominating Committee Report to the Annual Conference Session.

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent 362 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Conference Lay Leader Application

Name: ______

Mailing Address: ______

Phone Number ______

Email Address: ______

How long have you been a United Methodist? ____ months ____yrs

Local Church: ______

District: ______

Please list all the offices you have held in the local church, district, annual conference, jurisdiction and/or general church.

1. What strengths do you bring to the position of Conference Lay Leader?

2. What weaknesses do you bring to the position?

3. What do you feel is the most pressing need of the annual conference?

4. What new vision would you bring to the issue referred to in Number 3 and how would you like to implement a change or changes to help make things better?

AC 16 NATIVE PEOPLES AND NATIONS AWARENESS RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Rocky Mountain Conference of The United Methodist Church affirm the United Methodist Resolution 134 which says in part: “The church is called through the mercy of Almighty God to become a channel of the reconciling Spirit of Jesus Christ and an instrument of love and justice in the development of new relations between native nations, other minorities, and whites, in pursuit of the protection of their rights.”

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVES that within the 2004-2005 Conference year local churches be encouraged to study current issues and opportunities concerning Native peoples and Nations in the United States and within the Rocky Mountain Conference.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each district or sub-district within the conference, at their annual conference are encouraged to make time available one hour in a plenary session for an overview of current issues and opportunities concerning Native peoples and Nations in the United States and within the Rocky Mountain Conference.

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 17 NAME CHANGE: CHURCH & SOCIETY NETWORK FOR PEACE WITH JUSTICE

Support the mission of the Rocky Mountain Conference Church & Society Network for Peace with Justice which is that every church become a Peace with Justice Covenant Congregation and adopt a 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Petitions - 363 study towards endorsing the Ministries of the General Board of Church & Society committed to promoting justice and peace in the Natural World, Nurturing Community, Social Community, Economic Community, Political Community and World Community. ww.umc-gbcs.org

Effective July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent

AC 18 UNITED METHODIST INITIATIVE TO STOP THE WALL

ACTION TO BE VOTED ON:

In support of the official United Methodist Church Position on peace for the children of Palestine and Israel. “United Methodists are committed to the objective of a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace agreement that would bring recognition and security to Israel and national and human rights to the Palestinians. (2002 Book of Resolutions, p. 757.)” We ask that the members of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church Support and Sign, the attached Petition to the International Court of Justice, asking that the “Segregation Wall” dividing the children of Israel and Palestine, be stopped.

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 19 SUPPORT FOR FAIR TRADE & THE UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR) COFFEE PROJECT

Be it resolved that in seeking an authentic Christian response to the plight of coffee farmers in developing nations, their families, and their communities, the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church urges all conference and district committees, local congregations, and church affiliated organizations and agencies that use coffee be encouraged to participate in the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Coffee Project or intentionally seek to provide similar fair trade coffee products from other sources. To facilitate the implementation of this resolution we encourage each group/charge to appoint a person and/or committee to educate their members on the rational for this resolution.

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

AC 21 TEMPLED HILLS

The conference treasurer shall apportion to the local churches a special apportionment of $90,000 to cover expenses related to retreat facility bonds for 2004. We instruct Conference Council on Retreat Camps and conference trustees to bring to the annual conference in 2005 a proposal for long-term financial stability for Templed Hills which addresses marketing as will as possibilities for alternative fund-raising. The apportionment calculation will follow the formula used for the conference budget (Wider Mission) apportionment, and shall be identified separately as a separate apportioned amount.

Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005 364 - Petitions Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

AC 30 DISCONTINUANCE OF MILFORD COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The Milford Community United Methodist Church, Milford, Utah shall be discontinued by the action of this 2004 Annual Conference session, and the property shall be transferred to the Trustees of the Rocky Mountain Conference for use or for sale.

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent

AC 31 GLOBAL AIDS AWARENESS

The 2004 Rocky Mountain Annual Conference reaffirms its commitment to conference-wide efforts to raise awareness about the global Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) pandemic, and encourages every local congregation to contribute financially to the projects identified through the Rocky Mountain Global AIDS Task Force. Local churches are asked to have study groups and task forces that explore issues related to global AIDS.

Effective: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: December 31, 2005 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Awards - 365

CONFERENCE AWARDS

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE AWARDS JUNE 2004

Through its conference awards, the Rocky Mountain conference honors and celebrates persons and churches who have given effective service in ministry within the conference.

Bishop’s Awards 2004

Ethel Roth Ron Pethick

The 2004 Bishop’s awards were presented to Ethel Roth and Ron Pethick during the 2004 Rocky Mountain Annual Conference. The awards were given by Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. to recognize outstanding lay people from within the conference. This award was given to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service in their local church and local community or in the United Methodist Connection. Nominations were compiled throughout the conference and selected by the Bishop. Congratulations Ethel and Ron Thank you for your outstanding leadership. 366 - Awards Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

2004 ROAD RUNNER AWARD Rev Robert R. Coulson Ellicott United Methodist Church Calhan, Colorado Purpose of the Award:To recognize a pastor who has served effectively and faithfully in a town and country setting for at least five years. Sponsoring Agency:Town and Country Committee

2004 SMALL CHURCH AWARD Arkansans Valley Sharing Ministry Cheraw United Methodist Church, Swink United Methodist Church, Fowler United Methodist Church, Manzanola United Methodist Church, Las Animas United Methodist Church, United Methodist Church LaJunta, Olney Springs Community United Methodist Church, Ordway United Methodist Church, Rocky Ford First United Methodist Church

Purpose of the Award:To recognize a congregation engaging in outstanding rural church ministry. Sponsoring Agency:Town and Country Committee

2004 PEACEMAKER AWARD Frances Remillard Park City Community Methodist Church Park City, UT

Purpose of the Award:The Peacemaker Award is given to a person who has worked for peace and justice in the spirit of Christ and raised conference awareness of peace and justice concerns. Sponsoring Agency:Rocky Mountain Conference Peace With Justice Committee

2004 COMMUNITY SHALOM AWARD

Roger Johnson Grace United Methodist Church Denver, CO

Purpose of the Award:To recognize Mountain View Community Church congregation’s work to create an interfaith, bridge building experience in the wake of the anniversary of September 11 and the subsequent interfaith group. Participating faith leaders from the Muslim, Jewish, Baha’i, Catholic and other Protestant leaders created this ongoing group. Sponsoring Agency:Rocky Mountain Conference Peace With Justice Committee 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Awards - 367

2004 CONFERENCE CAMPING AWARD Betty Clifford Rifle United Methodist -Presbyterian Church Rifle, CO Julyan Peed, Posthumously Sunrise United Methodist Church Colorado Springs, CO

Purpose of the Award:To recognize an individual who has given outstanding service and commitment to camp and retreat ministry in the Rocky Mountain Conference. Sponsoring Agency:Council on Retreats and Camping

2004 HAROLD C. KNUDSEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD Peggy Barr

Monte Vista United Methodist Church Monte Vista, CO Purpose of the Award:To acknowledge the contribution of an individual or group and emphasize the need for the preservation of oral, written or artifact history of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church and its predecessors. The award is to perpetuate the memory and legacy of The Rev. Harold C. Knudsen in his tireless efforts and emphasis upon the connectional history of The Rocky Mountain Annual Conference through the eras of his life. Sponsoring Agency:The Rocky Mountain Conference Historical Society/Conference Commission on Archives

2004 MERIT AWARD Doug Bleyle Lakewood United Methodist Church Lakewood, CO

Akiko Elizabeth Miyake-Stoner Simpson United Methodist Church Arvada, CO

Purpose of the Award:This award is presented to a United Methodist college student attending an institution of higher education recognized as United Methodist by the University Senate. Funding for this award comes from the Student Day Offering taken in each Conference. Sponsoring Agency:Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry 368 - Awards Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

2004 UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION SCHOLARS AWARD Bradley Laurvick

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Highlands Ranch, CO Purpose of the Award:This award is granted to foster value-centered education in a Christian context in United Methodist-related educational institutions through scholarship assistance to United Methodist students. Sponsoring Agency:Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry

2004 BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION ASBURY AWARD

Rev Dr Francis J Fox Centennial, CO

Purpose of the Award: This award from the General Board of Higher Education Nashville, Tennessee, is granted to persons who give outstanding service in fostering United Methodist ministries in higher education. Sponsoring Agency: The Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry

LAY SPEAKER AWARD

Robert Brubaker Pikes Peak Subdistrict Cortez First United Methodist Church Cortez, Colorado Dale Sherrod San Juan Subdistrict Long’s Peak United Methodist Church Longmont, Colorado William E Cosbey III Peaks Subdistrict Parker United Methodist Church Parker, Colorado William R. (Bill) Strickland Mile High Subdistrict Hilltop United Methodist Church Sandy, Utah Maralyn Devlin Utah Subdistrict Highlands United Methodist Church Denver, Colorado Metropolitan Subdistrict

Jesse Jaramillo Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Colorado Springs, Colorado 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Awards - 369

QUIET DISCIPLE AWARD

Jan Bodholdt Louise Mills First Methodist Church Stratton United Methodist Church Fountain, Colorado Stratton, Colorado Pikes Peak Subdistrict Plains Subdistrict

Dennis Brunner Cheryl Pratt United Church of Kanab-Fredonia First United Methodist Church Kanab, Utah Alamosa, Colorado Utah Subdistrict Sunshine Subdistrict

Arthur L. Gilbert Al & Marge Rice First United Methodist Church James Memorial United Methodist Grand Junction, Colorado Church Western Colorado Subdistrict Hudson, Colorado Peaks Subdistrict Irene Jobe Wheatland United Methodist Church Malcolm Rodger Wheatland, Wyoming Community United Methodist Church Wyoming Subdistrict Pagosa Springs, Colorado Western Colorado Subdistrict Edith Miller Scott Community United Methodist Erna Sanderson Church Park Hill United Methodist Church Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado United Methodist Women Metropolitan Subdistrict

Phyllis V. Miller Laura S. Wardell United Methodist Church Heritage United Methodist Church Akron, Colorado Littleton, Colorado Northeast Colorado Subdistrict Mile High Subdistrict 370 - Awards Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 371

REPORTS

CONFERENCE ADVANCE SPECIALS AND APPROVED PROJECTS FOR 2005

These are designated gifts to projects approved by the Annual Conference Session of The Rocky Mountain Conference. One hundred percent of every contribution goes to the project designated. Advance giving is voluntary.

The Board of Global Ministries recommends that all projects seeking designation as a Conference Advance Special have a programmatic relationship to The Rocky Mountain Conference. An ecumenical project must have a conference elected United Methodist representative on their governing board.

NEW MINISTRIES WORK AREA

NEW MINISTRIES - This fund, administered by the New Ministries Work Area, provides money for the development of new churches and revitalization of existing churches. Contact: Ron Hodges, Rocky Mountain Conference Office, 2200 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210; [email protected], (303) 733-3736, Ext. 304.

SAN JUAN AREA COOPERATIVE PARISH - TOWAOC MISSION - This is a cooperative ministry of The United Methodist Church in southwestern Colorado. The focus of the ministry is: (1) parish and community development with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and (2) program development with the five United Methodist churches of the San Juan cluster. Contact Bud Rousset, Minister of Missions, P.O. Box 1016, Cortez, CO 81321-1016; (970) 882-4750 or (970) 565-3002, [email protected]

MISSIONS

AFRICA PARTNERSHIP - The Africa Partnership Fund, administered by the Africa Partnership Committee, supports several mission projects in Africa. In Kenya: Kenya Methodist University (KEMU), Women of Worth (KEMU), Kaaga home for “Street Children” (Meru), Port Reitz School for Handicapped Children (Mombasa).In Angola: orphanages and church mission projects in both the East and West Conferences. In Mozambique: the Combined Schools and Chicuque Methodist Hospital. Contact Rich Arnold, 7770 Crystal Peak, Littleton, CO 80127; home: (303) 973-7747; office: (720) 962-6010, [email protected].

ECUMENICAL REFUGEE SERVICE, INC. - Ecumenical Refugee Services is related to Church World Service. It provides opportunities for local churches to sponsor refugee families from around the world. Located in Denver and directly serving Colorado, this agency will provide information regarding refugee resettlement in Wyoming and Utah. Contact: Patricia Vorwerk, 190 E. 9th Ave. #420, (303) 860-0128, [email protected] 372 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

UNITED METHODIST VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION - United Methodist Volunteers is a hands-on, person-to-person ministry that involves individuals and groups traveling to sites that need construction, repairs, education and medical teams willing to assist churches or groups anywhere in our world. Persons volunteer from one day to two years for assigned projects. Contact Gil Zyzniewski, 4780 Chatham Street, Boulder, CO 80301-4000; (303) 530-7154; [email protected]

BRIDGE OF LOVE - TO ANGOLA - The Bridge of Love to Angola Fund will be administered by the Conference Board of Global Ministries and the Board of Lay Ministry of the Rocky Mountain Conference. The fund will support ministries in the two Angola Conferences - East and West. Contact: Tommy Gleaton, PO Box 6283, Denver, CO 80206; (303) 756-1588; [email protected].

GLOBAL HOPE INC. - The mission of Global Hope is to serve God through the support of abandoned and orphaned children in Arad, Romania. Global Hope sponsors Christian group homes and connects Christians to international, cross-cultural mission ministry opportunities. Contact: Ike Elliott, 209 Breckenridge Trail, Broomfield, Co. 80020, (303) 469-8956, [email protected]

ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - Gifts made to Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean will fund leadership training for youth and women, community-based health education programs, missionary endeavors, evangelization, and new church development in all of the countries that are directly south of the United States. An endowment established for “Encounter with Christ” supports projects throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. “Encounter with Christ” is Permanent Fund 025100 of the UMC General Board of Global Ministries. For more information about making a gift, or to schedule a program, contact: Ingrid Burnett, 4273 W 15th St Road, Greeley, CO 80634; (970) 352-4811; [email protected]

HEALTH AND WELFARE MINISTRIES

CROSSROADS URBAN CENTER - This national mission institution of the United Methodist Church provides services to the hungry, the homeless, and the low-income people of Utah through direct assistance and community organizing. Contact: Glenn Bailey, Executive Director, 347 South 400 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; (801) 364- 7765; Fax (801) 364-7228; [email protected]

FRASIER MEADOWS MANOR - Mission of Frasier Meadows Retirement Community is to provide residential and healthcare choices to seniors, serving the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the individuals in community settings. Contact: Max Coppom, 350 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO 80303; (720) 562-4313, [email protected].

FIRST STEPS SPIRITUALITY CENTER - Provides spiritual care and healing to children experiencing pain or hurt of any kind, and provides training and resources to adults who work with children. Contact: Rev. Leanne Hadley, 313 N. Tejon, #15, Colorado Springs, CO 80903; (719) 520-9024; [email protected]; www.1ststeps.net. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 373

LA PUENTE HOME, INC. ( HOMELESS SERVICES) - La Puente Home is a 501 C.3 nonprofit organization serving the San Luis Valley of Colorado, providing emergency shelter, food assistance, emergency services, case management, transitional housing and self-sufficiency services, homelessness prevention and community outreach services, job training and employment services and community education activities for the homeless and community members in crisis. La Puente endeavors to meet immediate needs and to empower people to live independently with dignity. Contact: Michael Vigil, Community Advocate, La Puente Homes, Inc., PO Box 1235, Alamosa, CO 18110; (719)589-5909; Fax: (719)587-0810; [email protected]

WARREN VILLAGE - This agency is a General Advance that provides housing, child care, and counseling for low-income single-parent families striving for self sufficiency located in Denver, Colorado. Contact Naomi Taggart, Resources Director, Warren Village Inc., 1323 Gilpin, Denver, CO 80218; (303)320-5035; Fax: (303)320-5033; [email protected]; www.warrenvillage.org.

DENVER URBAN MINISTRIES - This ministry provides emergency and stabilization services such as food, clothing, furniture, infant items, utility assistance and employment related programing which leads to economic self-sufficiency. Individual and community growth opportunities are offered through educational tours, youth urban immersion work trips and volunteer work. Contact: Tammy Mulligan, Executive Director, 1717 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80218; (303) 355-4896; Fax (303)355-3495; [email protected]

SOCIAL WELFARE AGENCIES

INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES is located in Western Arapahoe Count and Northern Douglas County, Colorado. Services provide assistance to low-income families. Contact Director, Sandra Blythe-Perry, 3370 S Irving, Englewood, CO 80110; (303) 789-0501; Fax: (303) 789-3808; [email protected].

CAMPING MINISTRIES

BUCKHORN UNITED METHODIST CAMP - This camp, located in the mountains east of Fort Collins, Colorado, provides summer camping experiences for children, youth and families. Buckhorn Camp is the primary site used by Camp Hope, which ministers to persons with mental and physical disabilities. The facilities include self-contained log cabins, a rustic lodge, and a tent area with a new shower house. Contact Gregg Kernes, 2120 County Road 41, Bellvue,CO 80512-6702; (970) 484-2508; [email protected]

CAMPERSHIPS - This fund of the conference is used to provide individual support for attending retreats and camps of the conference. The grants are given based on financial need. Contact Ron Hodges, 2200 South University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210; (303) 733-3736. [email protected] 374 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

MINISTRIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

WESLEY FOUNDATIONS/UNITED METHODIST CAMPUS MINISTRIES

The Wesley Foundations and United Methodist Campus Ministries are established to be the presence of the United Methodist Church on university and college campuses.

THE WESLEY FOUNDATION / THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - This ministry relates to students, faculty, and staff of this historically Methodist-related private university. Contact: Paul Kottke, 2180 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210; (303) 722-5736; [email protected]

THE WESLEY FOUNDATION / LARAMIE, WYOMING - A church away from home for study and fellowship as students re-vision their daily walk with Christ. Contact Rev. Carol A. Lillie, 1215 Gibbon, Laramie, WY 82072; (307) 742-8121; laramiewesley.com

ECUMENICAL CAMPUS MINISTRIES

The ministry of the conference to United Methodist students is carried out on a number of campuses in the three states by ecumenical agencies. Those identified for Advance Support are:

CAMPUS MINISTRY IN UTAH - Provides funds, information, and other types of support to campuses in the conference: Campus Christian Ministry at University of Utah, Faith and Fellowship Center at Utah State University, and Interfaith Student Association at BYU/Utah Valley State College. Also maintain activities with College of Eastern Utah, Price and Weber State University, Ogden. Contact person: Richard Burns, 12 South 200 West Street, Logan, UT 84321; (435) 752-6939.

CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETIES

The Church Extension Societies, mandated by The Book of Discipline, exist across the conference in districts or sub-districts to identify sites for new church development and to raise money for the purchase of such properties.

PEAKS SUB- DISTRICT EXTENSION SOCIETY - Contact John Allum, 1207 Camrose St., Fort Collins, CO 80525; (970) 226-4149; [email protected]

WYOMING SUB-DISTRICT CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY - Contact Bob Stowe, 2900 Fitzpatrick Ct., Gillette, WY 82718-6250; (307) 464-2612; [email protected]

STATE ECUMENICAL AGENCIES

The Rocky Mountain Conference maintains a relationship to the following state ecumenical agencies, which are affirmed as Conference Approved projects. These state-wide ecumenical organizations enable the United Methodist Church to participate with other denominations in ministry. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 375

COLORADO COUNCIL OF CHURCHES is a community of communions formed by God, defined by Jesus Christ and shaped by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of enabling the member communions to be a fuller expression of the one Body of Christ than any one communion can be by itself. Through our relationships and our actions together, we shall manifest and give witness to the unity and mission of Christ’s Church in Colorado. The communions do not relate to the Colorado Council of Churches. The Colorado Council of Churches is the avenue through which the communions relate to each other.

Together, the member communions seek to build bridges over the chasms within the Christian community, to address issues of justice in local communities and the state of Colorado, to prepare congregations to respond to hate incidents when they occur in local communities, and to increase the valuing of youth ministry in the life of congregations. Contact person: Dr. James Ryan, Executive Director, 3690 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, CO 80209; (303) 825-4910; Fax: (303) 744-8605; [email protected] www.coloradocouncilofchurches.org.

WYOMING ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES serves the entire state of Wyoming and is presently made up of twelve Christian faith communions that work to achieve equal justice and dignity for all through education, interaction, cooperation and understanding. It fosters ecumenical ministry and religious diversity. Presently, the WCC has contracts with the State of Wyoming to provide for two Chaplains: one at the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, and the other at the Women’s Center in Luck and the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle. Ministry priorities are social justice for the poor and oppressed, vigilance with respect to hate groups, ecumenical worship and discussion, and support of peace and justice issues and public policy advocacy. Contact: Thomas H. Cross; 1868 S. Poplar St, Casper, Wy. 82601; (307) 234-6371; [email protected]

SPECIAL FUNDS

ILIFF SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY - The Iliff School of Theology, located in Denver, is established to prepare people for Christian ministry. Iliff, one of 13 United Methodist seminaries, offers Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Religion degree programs. A Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work and a Doctor of Philosophy in Religious and Theological Studies degree programs are offered in cooperation with The University of Denver. The Iliff Institute for Lay and Clergy Education offers a variety of classes, seminars, and workshops on and off campus. Contact: Donna Chrislip: 2201 South University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210; (303) 765-3119; [email protected].

YOUTH SERVICE FUND - Each year thousands of United Methodist Youth raise or contribute over $500,000 for ministries of discipleship and outreach through the Youth Service Fund. Rocky Mountain Conference youth send Youth Service Fund money they have raised to the conference treasurer. Seventy cents of every dollar raised is used to support youth-oriented ministries planned by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries, only l/3 of which can be applied to administration. Thirty cents of every dollar goes to support national and international projects of the national Youth Ministry Organization. The Rocky Mountain Conference Council on Youth Ministries has applications available for Youth Service Fund monies. If you wish to receive an application, send a request to: Brian Riecke; 2200 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210; (303) 733-3736, Ext. 301; [email protected] 376 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

CABINET AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP REPORT ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2004

KEITH: Way back in 1973 Wes Seeliger published a little book called Western Theology. With delightful caricatures and a few songs, Seeliger provided a picture of the church and its leadership through comparisons of two western lifestyles – pioneers and settlers. It is not hard to tell which style Seeliger prefers. He is a pioneer all the way. He is not too fond of the church seen as a shuttered-windows courthouse and no real signs of life, and a clock that hasn’t run for years. He prefers the picture of the church as a wagon train – always on the move, and made up of every kind of wagon imaginable. Life is hectic for the pioneers, and every pioneer knows that his well-being depends on the good of all. They are driven by the vision of what is yet to be.

Rather than a settler mayor peeking out of shuttered windows in the courthouse, Seeliger invites us to see God as a wagon train trail boss. The main concern of the trail boss is to keep the wagons moving toward the destination. The settler view of Jesus is a sheriff whose job is to keep law and order and protect the residents from change. Much to be preferred is the pioneer Jesus -- a brave scout who rides ahead of the wagon train to encounter the places of danger before the wagons get there. In settler theology the Holy Spirit is Miss Dove, the saloon girl who spends her time comforting the settlers and serving them milk poured by the bartender Norman Peale. The pioneer Holy Spirit is a buffalo hunter who rides a wild buffalo named Pentecost. Every once in a while, he loves to ride into town to scare the settlers, including the sheriff and Miss Dove.

The Rocky Mountain Conference continues to carry on the pioneer sprit in the 21st century! Finding new paths, expanding frontiers, and moving onward toward the destination remain important values. “New occasions teach new duties” as we seek to make disciples, to follow a Lord who travels the path before us, a God whose home is the journey.

BRENDA: The pioneering spirit of the Rocky Mountain Conference has led us toward more cooperation. Twenty-one clergy and laity from around our conference attended the Sixth Consultation on Cooperative Parishes and Ministries in St. Louis last November. The Northeast Colorado Cooperative Parish, formed just two years ago, is bringing vital ministry to communities that were In a survival mode before the Parish was formed. This year’s parish confirmation class indicates plenty of life! The Arkansas Valley Sharing Ministries of nine congregations has just completed its cooperative confirmation class and has brought a new spirit of cooperation on several other ministry projects. The San Luis Valley churches have begun meeting to plan toward cooperative ministry and are already finding new excitement about sharing the good news throughout their region. Several churches in the Pueblo area are exploring cooperative ministry and joined together for a Easter sunrise service on the Riverwalk, as just one expression of their cooperative ministry.

Conference leadership has tried to listen and respond to the realities of growth and need within our Rocky Mountain region. There are new church starts, re-locations, and expansion projects throughout the conference. St. Andrew, Littleton, Tri-Lakes, Sunrise, Heritage, Smoky Hill, St. Paul's, Peoples and Parker are building, remodeling or relocating in one district alone. Churches are creating new ministries and new faith communities in every district. Local churches are giving birth to vibrant new congregations. The unchartered Parawon congregation has busily been giving birth to a new church in southwestern Utah.

NOBUKO: Our Conference is slowly but steadily opening hearts, minds, and doors to ethnic and racial diversity. Tongan people are an integral part of the lives of Aurora First and Burns UMC. Warren UMC in Denver opened their doors to a Mongolian congregation. One of their leaders 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 377 joined the Metro-District-sponsored Empowerment Journey at Glide Memorial UMC in San Francisco. He said it was an eye opening, mind-stretching journey. The multi-cultural ministry vision of Northglenn UMC led them to welcome a Pakistani/Urdu worshipping community. This is the first Urdu speaking United Methodist congregation in the entire United States. Epworth UMC, traditionally African American, continues to be strong in outreach social service ministries. Now they are seeking to be church in a new way in a rapidly changing neighborhood. They invited Mexican American spiritual leadership to give birth to a Latino/Hispanic and African American multi-racial ministry. Alameda Heights and Berkeley churches also jointly moved toward a new vision of Latino/Hispanic ministry. Meanwhile, Westminster UMC has opened its doors to its Latino neighbors. Brentwood UMC continues to grow in the spirit of inclusiveness, adding Latino ministry to the thriving Vietnamese ministry. Phillips UMC gains energy as they welcome Korean people. In all these places, the existing core congregations are being revitalized by embracing whole new cultures.

KEITH: "Hyah - bring them new wagons right along here! Keep 'em movin' now!"

NOBUKO: The General Board of Global Ministries and ethnic caucus groups are working with us, not only to develop our ethnic plans in general, but also to help fund and facilitate Vietnamese, Latino/Hispanic, Korean, Tongan and Urdu faith communities. Our apportionment money is well spent! The United Methodist Church and the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference together represent the best hope for a future where diverse people can come together and make a profound witness to the presence of God in our current age.

GLENDA: The “Igniting Ministries” initiative of the General Church has ignited efforts of outreach and evangelism in communities throughout the Rocky Mountain Conference. Grants and program materials have been used in creative ways to bring a greater awareness of the United Methodist Church. And many churches have found themselves living into what it truly means to have “Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors.” In some instances, usually cautious people have opened doors, minds and hearts to new diversity and new possibilities, and have discovered new life! The Igniting Ministry office at United Methodist Communications has given special recognition to Crossroads United Methodist Church as an official “Welcoming Congregation” for the fourth straight year! It is the only UMC in the Western Jurisdiction and one of only a few nationwide to receive this award for all four years.

The past year has been one of transition and consolidation as we have reduced conference staff. There has been no time to bemoan the losses because there was work to be done, and the wagon train kept moving forward, even with the necessary reductions. We have shown support for the Conference Staff review and evaluation; and we have figured out ways to continue to get tasks done. ayne Adams has provided outstanding leadership support, and has provided a program of training for District Administrative Secretaries toward excellence in District offices. Cabinet members have provided significant linkage to the conference ethnic plans, and the District Superintendents carry much of the responsibility for on-site development of new and ethnic ministries on their districts.

STEVE: Teamwork has always been a key for the work of the conference, and it certainly has been a hallmark of the work of the Executive Leadership Team this past year. [35] Ron Hodges, as the new Director of Mission and Ministry, has provided a style and a level of leadership that has provided a fairly smooth transition through a period in which we could have easily been overwhelmed, especially during the Bishop’s renewal leave time. The Bishop’s Task Force on Personnel a year ago proposed the establishment of a leadership team that included an Assistant to the Bishop, in addition to the Director of Connectional Ministries, the Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services, and the Dean of the Cabinet. However, budget constraints prevented the funding of the office of Assistant to the Bishop. To a very large extent -- although he only gets one 378 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

paycheck -- Ron Hodges has done the work of both Director of Connectional Ministries and Assistant to the Bishop. And he has done it well. Amen?

The cabinet is committed to sending the best possible spiritual leader to every setting of ministry. We have systematically worked at appointments that last longer. When statistics show most effective ministry occurring in the fifth through eighth years of an appointment, we must do all we can to create appointments, which have the potential for longevity. We are seeing positive results in most settings. Transformative leadership is being given in churches by clergy and lay leadership. Several districts are experiencing a renewed involvement of lay persons in district organizations as well.

JOHN: The commitment to strong spiritual leadership also means that we have taken steps to redirect the ministry of some of our clergy. We have encouraged every clergy to be involved with other clergy in peer support and discernment clusters. “Lone Rangers” usually do not fare well on this wagon train journey, because we really do need each other. We have encouraged the use of various parts of what has been called “the Circle of Support” including counseling, mentoring, coaching groups, use of spiritual direction, and the like. “Healthy Congregations” workshops have been used with congregational leadership in some challenging situations, and forms of mediation have been used in others. Some clergy have been redirected in their ministry in ways that have proved extremely fulfilling, and some have exited pastoral ministry to find fulfillment in other ways. We continue to strive for excellence in every way we can.

The cabinet has developed a new and stronger intention to stay connected with seminarians, especially the ones residing outside our own conference. Limited travel budgets make the task harder, but we clearly recognize the need to have a stronger relationship with those who offer strong potential as they “sign on with our wagon train.” We are trying to work harder and smarter to do the ministries that are priorities, being responsible with our conference budget.

CHUCK: We are pleased with reports coming so far this year stating that payment of wider mission giving is up over last year. We believe that responses of churches through apportionments are a sign of excellent leadership of both clergy and lay. We are also hopeful that the materials prepared by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration and messages on Christian stewardship given by the District Superintendents in charge conferences last fall may have had a positive affect on individual and church giving.

There seems to be a growing sense of vision and values within our conference that will lead us into the future. Mutual respect and a cooperative spirit exist between various groups within our conference. Good working relationships between the Board of Ordained Ministry and the Cabinet, the Board of Stewards and the Executive Leadership Team, the various orders of clergy and the Board of Laity are all helping us move in the same direction, to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit to get our wagons to the destination we seek, while we experience the challenges and the exhilaration of our pioneering journey together. “Head ‘em up! Keep ‘em moving! We’re all in this together, Pilgrim!” 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 379

Board Lay Ministry 1988 - 2004 History Prior to 1988 the Conference Lay Leader and the Chairperson of the Council on Ministries of the Rocky Mountain Conference were the same people. Persons who served in this dual role of responsibility were R. J. Walters, E. C. Harrah, R. B. Spencer, R. S. Doenges, E. Ned Naylor, Paula Johnson, and Max Hatfield. The Board of Lay Ministry was created in 1988. Rodney Anderson was the Conference Lay Leader and served for the eight-year period of 1988 - 1996. Tommy Gleaton has served as the Conference Lay Leader for the eight-year period of 1996 - 2004. The brief history of the Board of Lay Ministry, sixteen years, has been an exciting period of time.

Leadership In the period of sixteen years more than one hundred persons have served as members of the Board of Lay Ministry. Laity have served in leadership roles on boards, committees, and agencies related to the Board of Lay Ministry. The Rod Anderson Scholarship Fund was established in 1989. The scholarship is funded by offerings received at the Laity Session of the Annual Conference Session. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to laity to enhance leadership skills in ministries. One hundred and sixty lay persons have received scholarship grants for a total of approximately fifteen thousand dollars for the period of 1989 - 2003. The Lay Speaking Ministries became a leadership training for laity in the late 1980's. There are at the present time more than six hundred lay speakers in the Rocky Mountain Conference. The Outstanding Lay Speaker Award was established in 1997 and to date, fifty-one persons have received recognition for outstanding ministries. The Quiet Disciple Award, to recognize the lay leadership who serve the needs of others was established in 1989. One hundred and eighty-one persons have received this award representing various units of lay ministries of the Rocky Mountain Conference. The Board of Lay Ministry was the pioneer and creator of this award. Other conferences have adopted this award as a recognition of leadership within their conference. The first Lay Ministry Convocation was held in 2002. More than one hundred twenty-five lay persons braved a snow storm to attend from the three states of the Conference. We are proud of the more than one thousand five hundred persons who have given valuable lay leadership at the conference level. We also honor all the laity who serve in the districts, subdistricts, and as selected leaders in the local church.

Laity in Action We celebrate our heritage. We begin by first expressing our appreciation for those who have served and led us to new heights in lay ministries. It is impossible to name all the persons who have been trail blazers, who set the pace and moved in the direction of being One in Spirit, All in Ministry. The Board of Lay Ministry adopted the mission project of Shoes for Children at the Annual Session in 1998. Thanks to the generosity of many persons, we were able to provide more than three hundred pairs of shoes for children in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. Every child in Warren Village, Denver was provided with a pair of shoes. The monetary value of this mission project was more than five thousand dollars. Bless the Children was the mission interest of the Board of Lay Ministry in 2001. Key to this presentation were pictures received from many churches in the Conference. The pictures were combined into a musical video, Bless the Children. More than one thousand eight-hundred back packs filled with school supplies were collected in addition to cash offerings. The packs were distributed in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. The monetary value of this mission project was more than fifty 380 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

thousand dollars. Because of the leadership by the Board of Lay Ministry, other organizations ‘caught the spirit’ and made contributions in excess of more than ten thousand dollars. The Bridge of Love became the mission project of the Board of Lay Ministry for 2003 and 2004. The concept of collection of loose change netted a weight of more than seven hundred pounds at the 2003 Annual Conference Session. Loose change collected in various settings has added to the collection. A fund of more than twelve thousand dollars has been collected by loose change. A special presentation will be part of the Annual Conference Session in 2004. Five videos were produced in the last eight years as a presentation at the Annual Conference Session to communicate the awareness of lay ministry across the Conference and in the local churches. The Board of Lay Ministry, in the last eight years, has initiated ministries that have solicited funds of almost one hundred thousand dollars. These funds have supported the needs of many people.

Vision The Vision, One in Spirit All in Ministry, has directed the Board of Lay Ministry in mission. “We’re conditioned to think our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one. People may not remember exactly what you did, or what you said, - but they will always remember how you made them feel.” Thanks be to God for laity of the Rocky Mountain Conference who have made so many feel valued and loved. To God be the Glory! 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 381

TREASURER’S REPORTS

2003 - INCOME REPORT

Wider Mission (Apportionments) Support Apportioned Received Percentage Leadership Support $3,243,122 $2,685,950 Ministry Partnership 2,422,985 1,887,932 Total 2003 Apportionment Support $5,666,107 $4,573,882 80.7%

2002 Wider Mission (Apportionments) Rec'd in 2003 Leadership Support/Past Yr $66,466 Ministry Partnership/Past Year 69,934 Total All Apportionment Receipts $4,710,282

Christian Education $5,003 $2,495 49.9%

Special Sundays One Great Hour of Sharing $71,530 World Communion 17,671 Student Day 5,833 Human Relations Day 11,279 Golden Cross Sunday 2,034 Peace with Justice 10,689 Native Amer.awareness Sunday 10,580 Total 2003 Special Sundays $129,615

Advance Specials and Other Special Giving Journey Together in Faith $72,402 General Advance Specials 53,481 Umcor Undesignated Funds 27,292 Denver Urban Ministries 18,573 Iraq Emergency 11,830 Heifer Project Int 11,375 Umcor Domestic Disaster 9,011 Blanket Fund-world Service 7,611 Inter Faith Comm. Services 7,073 Haiti-grace Hospital 6,453 Warren Village 6,258 Africa Partnership-angola 6,114 Global Aids Fund-rmc 4,821 Kenya Meth.univ-scholarships 4,727 Dial , Craig & Karen 3,585 Kenya Meth University 3,454 Africa Famine Relief 3,385 382 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Russia Initiative 3,245 Whitlatch, Cathy 3,000 Chicuque Hospital in Mozambque 2,950 Whitlatch, Ron 2,700 New Ministry-peaks/plains Dist. 2,576 Hoffman, Tom & Nancy 2,500 Missionaries-outside U.s 2,500 Sunshine Dist.hispanic Ministries 2,500 Grand Mesa Christian Camp 2,483 World Hunger/poverty 2,454 Black College Fund 2,187 Four Corners Native American 2,150 Russia Seminary Support 2,050 Wesley Found-univ. Of Colorado 2,045 Others (55 Different Other Funds) 44,959 Total 2003 Advances and Special Giving $337,744 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 383

CONFERENCE STATEMENT OF WORTH December 31, 2003

Assets Cash Designated and Undesignated 250792 Camping Bond Retirement Fund 7,947 Property Insurance 50,023 Church Extension Loan Fund 78410 387173 Investments Camping Bonds 9,250 Endowment and Restricted Funds 363,090 372,340 Real Property Conference Office - 1376000 2200 S. University Blvd. 1,376,000 Camps Templed Hills 3,130,000 Buckhorn 1,822,000 Grand Mesa (50% ownership) 378,816 Pine Cliff 183837 5,514,653 DS Parsonages Grand Junction. CO 200,000 Cheyenne, WY 140,000 Greeley, CO 140,000 Pueblo, CO 232,000 Monument, CO 205000 917000 Episcopal Residence 425,500 425,500 Vacant Land Timpas 34 Buckingham 75 Yuma Rural 80 189 Churches currently titled to Conference Tremonton, UT 50,000 Gardner, CO 25,000 Hanna, WY 25,000 Milford, UT 100,000 Corrine, UT 1 Norwood, CO 1 200,002 Total Property 8,433,344 Total All Assets $9,192,857 384 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Liabilities Notes Payable Wells-Fargo - mortgages on Grand Junction and Pueblo DS parsonages 273,324 Transfer Payable Pension funds not yet transferred 0 Bonds Payable Camping Bonds (and accrued interest) 1,880,787 Total Liabilities $2,154,111 CONFERENCE NET WORTH $7,038,746

HISTORICAL REVIEW OF CONFERENCE-WIDE APPORTIONMENT SUPPORT

Year Total Percentage 1976 92.26% 1977 88.84% 1978 89.97% 1979 86.56% 1980 86.37% 1981 88.01% 1982 81.22% 1983 79.98% 1984 80.16% 1985 79.05% 1986 79.27% 1987 78.28% 1988 79.81% 1989 82.02% 1990 86.00% 1991 88.87% 1992 89.52% 1993 87.30% 1994 86.95% 1995 84.19% 1996 89.60% 1997 89.00% 1998 89.04% 1999 90.26% 2000 88.71% 2001 88.29% 2002 84.38% 2003 83.07% 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 385

Rocky Mountain Conference PENSIONS STATEMENT OF WORTH December 31, 2003

Assets Cash HealthFlex checking at Wells Fargo 0 Deposit Account with GBOPHB 732,907 On deposit at USBank 3,041 735,948 Transfer not yet made Transfer still due from Conference Funds 0 0

Investments HealthFlex funds at Foundation 92,652 Invested with Wells Fargo 318,850 411,502

Total Assets $1,147,450

Liabilities

There are no debts or loans.

Based on the current past service rate and actuarial projections, there is no liability for the pre-1982 pension plan.

Based on 2000 projections furnished by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, we have a liability for retiree medical insurance estimated at that time to be $21.5 million. 386 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 WITH REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 387 388 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 389 390 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 391 392 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 393

Wider Mission Giving Percentage by Church The Conference Council on Finance and Administration has prepared the following record of local churches payments on their wider missions with the particular intent of commending those churches which have paid 100% of wider missions. Metropolitan District Church 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 ARVADA: Arvada 100 100 100 100 100 100 Simpson 100 100 100 100 100 10 AURORA: Burns 100 53 100 44 100 11 First 34 48 39 90 94 102 Mountain View 16 27 0 0 12 18 Commerce City 13 5 4 2 1 5 DENVER: Alameda Heights 44 22 26 29 27 36 Berkeley 4 0 82 100 100 100 Bethany 100 81 74 69 60 100 Brentwood 100 100 100 75 100 57 Cameron 100 100 100 100 100 100 Christ 100 100 100 100 100 100 Emmanuel 0 9 29 100 100 38 Epworth 0 0 51 47 100 10 Evanston 100 100 100 100 100 100 Faith 100 113 100 100 100 100 Grant Avenue 8 0 0 19 72 100 Highlands 100 100 0 11 19 8 John Collins 100 100 100 101 100 100 Merritt 100 100 100 52 0 0 Montbello 23 49 39 41 55 39 Montclair 100 100 16 18 42 12 Park Hill 37 75 79 72 41 26 Scott 91 95 100 100 100 100 St. Paul's 100 10 8 0 19 11 Trinity 100 100 100 100 100 100 University Park 100 100 100 100 100 100 Valley Vista 4 10 50 60 70 80 Warren 100 100 100 100 100 100 Washington Park 100 100 100 33 100 92 Edgewater 20 50 21 6 8 17 ENGLEWOOD: Englewood 51 63 88 100 38 13 Korean Emmanuel 0 17 49 72 92 0 Golden First 100 100 100 100 100 55 LAKEWOOD: Phillips 100 100 100 100 100 100 Lakewood 100 100 100 100 100 100 Northglenn 76 90 13 44 56 75 THORNTON: Good Shepherd 17 33 45 60 69 100 Thornton 67 50 48 47 40 41 Westminster 100 100 100 100 100 100 WHEAT RIDGE: Jefferson Ave. 100 100 100 100 100 2 Wheat Ridge 100 100 100 100 94 100 394 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Mile High/Pikes Peak District Church 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Breckenridge 96 100 100 100 100 100 Calhan 41 100 100 35 39 16 Castle Rock 100 100 100 100 100 100 Smoky Hill, Centennial 100 100 86 100 100 100 Central City 66 75 80 82 59 59 COLORADO SPRINGS: Calvary 56 64 100 100 100 100 Central 100 100 100 100 100 100 East 75 100 100 100 100 100 First 100 100 100 100 100 100 Good Shepherd 100 100 100 100 68 58 Korean 0 100 0 0 0 40 Korean American 67 82 97 85 80 75 Peoples 100 100 40 41 31 0 Pike's Peak 37 56 61 73 67 11 St. Paul's 100 100 100 100 100 100 Stratmoor Hills 100 20 33 14 0 100 Sunrise 100 107 100 100 100 100 Trinity 63 84 73 50 47 23 Wilson 83 100 100 100 100 74 Grace, Denver 100 100 100 100 75 100 Ellicott 10 100 29 30 100 100 Hope, Englewood 100 100 100 100 100 100 Evergreen 100 100 100 100 0 100 Fountain 12 14 20 9 10 8 Golden Applewood Valley 100 27 100 100 100 100 Idaho Springs 18 20 20 15 22 21 Green Mountain, Lakewood 100 100 100 100 100 100 LITTLETON: Asbury/Korean 38 75 87 65 59 20 Columbine 74 84 72 69 60 61 Heritage 31 19 100 100 100 100 Littleton 74 72 66 83 93 80 St. Andrew 100 100 100 100 100 100 St Luke's 100 100 83 83 78 66 Monument, Tri-Lakes 25 100 100 100 Parker 100 48 46 46 57 43 Pine, Deer Park 100 25 8 31 13 15 Rush 28 94 100 0 32 2 Simla 100 99 100 0 100 25 Woodland Park 100 100 100 100 100 85 Peaks and Plains District Berthoud 47 47 47 100 100 100 Blue Cliff 100 100 100 100 100 100 BOULDER: Bethel 100 47 64 58 17 57 First 100 100 100 100 100 100 Mountain View 100 100 100 100 100 100 St. Paul 100 100 100 100 100 6 Brighton 100 100 100 100 100 100 Broomfield 100 100 100 100 100 100 Burlington 100 100 100 100 100 100 Cheyenne Wells 100 100 100 100 100 100 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 395

Church 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Peaks and Plains District, continued Eaton 100 100 100 100 100 100 Erie 100 100 100 100 100 100 Estes Park 100 100 100 100 100 100 Evans 32 38 29 43 36 31 FORT COLLINS: Christ 100 100 100 42 100 67 First 100 100 100 100 64 100 Fort Lupton 18 40 31 38 30 15 Genoa 0 0 100 100 100 100 Greeley 100 69 75 85 87 62 Hudson 100 100 100 100 100 100 Hugo 100 100 100 100 100 100 Hygiene 50 100 100 100 67 100 Johnstown 17 16 48 49 37 62 Keensburg 73 100 107 100 100 100 Kit Carson 100 88 100 100 68 86 Kirk 100 100 100 100 100 100 Lafayette 103 102 100 100 100 57 Howard, Last Chance 100 100 100 100 100 100 Limon 43 55 82 14 100 100 LONGMONT: First 100 100 100 100 100 100 Longs Peak 100 100 100 100 100 75 Louisville 100 100 100 100 101 100 LOVELAND: First 100 100 100 100 100 100 Trinity 100 100 59 0 50 100 Lyons 100 100 101 100 100 100 Mead 100 100 100 100 100 100 Niwot 100 93 95 100 100 100 Pierce 78 100 100 100 100 100 Platteville 110 55 100 100 100 100 Rinn 100 100 100 100 100 100 Stratton 9 100 102 101 100 100 Windsor 56 71 100 100 100 58 Sunshine District Alamosa 100 100 100 100 100 100 Avondale 100 100 100 100 100 100 Beulah 100 100 100 100 100 100 Bowen 100 100 100 100 100 100 Bristol 100 100 100 100 100 100 Canon City 100 100 100 100 100 100 Center 100 100 100 100 100 100 Cheraw 100 100 100 83 100 82 Eads 62 100 100 100 100 100 Florence 16 29 0 22 71 65 Fowler 101 50 6 47 37 43 Granada 100 100 100 100 100 100 Haswell 100 100 100 100 100 100 Holly 100 100 100 100 100 100 La Junta 100 100 100 100 100 37 Las Animas 100 100 100 100 100 100 La Veta 100 100 100 100 100 100 Manzanola 102 101 100 100 100 100 396 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Church 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Sunshine District, continued McClave 100 100 100 100 100 100 Lamar 100 100 100 100 100 84 Monte Vista 100 100 100 100 100 100 Mosca 100 100 100 100 100 100 Olney Springs 100 100 100 100 100 100 Ordway 100 66 69 93 100 PUEBLO: Adriance 75 86 95 87 100 102 Bethel 84 31 24 34 38 50 First 100 92 100 100 100 100 SonRise 100 100 100 76 79 79 St. Paul 61 61 9 25 42 75 Wesley 100 100 100 100 100 100 Rocky Ford 100 100 100 100 100 100 Rye, Home 58 65 89 48 75 38 Saguache 100 100 100 100 100 100 Salida 100 101 100 100 97 100 Sargent 100 100 100 100 100 100 Springfield 100 100 100 100 100 100 Swink 100 79 74 26 29 31 Trinidad 100 100 101 63 20 7 Two Buttes 100 100 100 100 100 100 Vineland 100 100 100 100 100 100 Walsenburg 69 100 100 100 100 100 Walsh 100 100 101 100 92 100 Westcliffe 101 100 101 100 100 100 Wiley 100 100 83 100 83 99 Utah/Western Colorado District COLORADO Aspen 100 100 100 100 42 27 Basalt 75 100 100 67 29 43 Carbondale 41 73 0 0 2 1 Cedaredge 100 100 100 100 22 22 Cortez 100 100 100 100 100 100 Craig 100 100 100 100 100 100 Crawford 100 100 100 100 100 100 DeBeque 100 100 100 100 100 100 Delta 100 100 100 100 100 100 Dove Creek 100 37 100 98 100 40 Dolores 5 78 100 57 100 100 Durango 100 100 100 100 100 100 Eagle 100 100 100 100 100 80* Fruita 33 100 100 100 100 100 Glenwood Springs 100 100 100 100 100 100 GRAND JUNCTION: Crossroads 100 100 80 100 100 100 First 100 100 100 100 100 100 Redlands 100 100 100 85 49 54 Grand Valley/Parachute 100 100 100 100 100 100 Gypsum 100 100 100 100 100 N/A* Hotchkiss 100 100 100 100 100 83 Mancos 100 100 100 100 100 100 Marvel 50 100 100 100 100 100 Meeker 100 100 100 106 100 100 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 397

Utah/Western Colorado District, continued Church 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Montrose 100 100 100 100 100 100 Oak Creek 46 45 52 46 41 33 *merged with Eagle Olathe 69 100 100 100 100 100 Pagosa Springs 100 100 100 100 100 100 Palisade 100 52 43 41 39 43 Paonia 101 100 100 100 26 17 Rifle 100 74 101 50 100 100 Steamboat Springs 100 100 100 95 100 100 Thomasville 100 100 101 100 100 100 UTAH Brigham City 100 100 100 100 100 100 Copperton 100 100 100 100 100 47 Eureka 100 44 100 100 74 100 Jordan, Mountain Vista 31 100 100 100 Kanab 61 31 31 24 11 11 KEARNS: To Ae Ofa 100 100 100 100 30 58 Trinity 100 100 100 100 100 100 Milford 100 100 50 51 50 0 OGDEN: Community 100 100 100 100 100 100 First 100 100 100 100 100 47 Park City 100 100 100 100 100 100 Price 53 49 53 60 70 100 Provo, Ha’amonga ‘O Kalaisi SALT LAKE CITY: Centenary 100 100 100 100 64 60 Christ 100 100 100 100 100 100 First 66 101 91 64 100 100 Tongan 100 100 100 100 15 9 Sandy, Hilltop 100 100 100 83 45 90 St. George 100 108 100 100 100 100 Tooele 100 92 38 8 0 0 Wyoming/Northeast Colorado District WYOMING Carpenter 0 0 19 42 49 55 CASPER: Christ 100 100 100 101 100 100 First 100 100 35 100 100 100 CHEYENNE: Faith 100 100 100 100 100 100 First 100 100 100 100 100 100 Frontier 0 100 0 100 Grace 100 100 100 100 100 61 Chugwater 100 100 100 100 58 50 Douglas 100 100 100 100 100 84 Gillette 100 100 100 100 100 100 Green River 65 100 100 100 100 50 Hanna 0 0 0 0 0 Hillsdale 100 100 50 56 42 39 Kemmerer 100 100 35 25 100 100 Laramie 66 95 100 32 49 100 398 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Wyoming/Northeast Colorado District, continued Church 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Medicine Bow 100 100 100 25 68 50 Midwest 100 100 92 100 100 100 Newcastle 72 100 100 100 100 81 Pine Bluffs 100 100 86 44 73 94 Pleasant View 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rawlins 26 100 101 100 55 57 Rock Springs 100 100 100 100 89 100 Sundance 100 100 100 100 100 100 Torrington 84 100 100 100 100 100 Upton 100 100 67 77 100 67 Wheatland 100 100 100 67 38 55 NE COLORADO Akron 100 83 8 0 2 6 Antelope Springs 100 100 109 100 0 0 Brush 77 100 100 100 37 49 Fleming 100 100 100 67 50 17 Fort Morgan 100 100 100 100 100 8 Haxtun 92 83 77 56 74 90 Holyoke 100 100 100 100 100 100 Julesburg 23 44 45 38 52 14 Leroy 100 100 100 32 100 100 Merino 0 0 0 0 11 0 Ovid 89 100 100 100 100 100 Peetz 5 25 38 35 30 21 Pleasant Valley 100 100 100 100 100 100 Snyder 100 100 100 100 60 100 STERLING: Christ 86 62 79 35 13 5 Faith 17 80 86 53 30 1 Walden 100 100 100 100 100 100 Willard 100 100 75 0 0 0 Wray 71 100 50 50 39 30 Yuma 100 100 100 100 100 100

In addition, Honorable Mention is given the following for their voluntary participation and support of our connectional and benevolence mission and ministries.

Christ Central United Methodist Church; Aurora, Colorado Grace United Methodist Faith Community; Buena Vista, Colorado Parowan United Methodist Congregation; Parowan, Utah 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Reports - 399

NOTES 400 - Reports Rocky Mountain Conference 2004 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 447

RULES AND POLICIES

Rocky Mountain Conference Rules and Policies Table of Contents

Explanation and Disclaimer Annual Conference Vision/Mission Statement

SECTION 1: RULES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION ...... 449 I. The Annual Conference Session ...... 449 A. Parliamentary Rules B. General Rules C. Legislative Committees D. Election of Delegates to General & Jurisdictional Conferences E. Nominating Rules F. Nominations for Episcopal Elections G. Election of Conference Lay Leader H. Annual Conference as an Educational Event I. Child Care J. Local Pastor Consecration Service

SECTION 2: ANNUAL OPERATING PROCEDURES * ...... 460 II. Clergy Matters ...... 460 A. Standards for Ordained Ministry B. Professional Discernment Clusters C. Clergy Study, Vacation and Sick Leave D. Family Leave E. Continuing Education F. Equitable Compensation and Parsonage Standards G. Conference Moving Expenses III. Conference Leadership and Agencies ...... 469 A. The Board of Stewards B. Conference Staff IV. Finance ...... 472 A. Miscellaneous Council on Finance & Administration Policies and Procedures B. Wider Mission Apportionment Formula C. Conference Advance Special D. Golden Cross Sunday Offering E. Rural Life Sunday F. Templed Hills Apportionment V. Conference Insurance Program ...... 475 VI. Pension and Benefit Programs ...... 476 A. Retiree Benefit Programs & Funding B. Pre - 1982 Funding Plan Update C. Pre-82 Funding Plan D. Current Service Pension Funding (MPP/CPP/BPP) E. Health Insurance Benefits Program F. Health As Wholeness in Mission Initiative 448 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

VII. Property Matters ...... 481 A. Loan Guarantee Policy B. Trustees’ Policy on Historical Designation VIII. Other Policy Matters ...... 483

SECTION 3: ONGOING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...... 483 A. Recognizing Clergy Entering Retired Relationship B. Structure of Older Adult Council C. Covenant Relationship with Angolan Annual Conference D. Nominating Committee E. Personnel Policies and Practices Committee F. Conference Church Ethics and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training G. New Ministries Development

*All procedures in Section 2 terminate in December of the next calendar year after the year of the Annual Conference Session that approved them, unless duly noted. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 449

Rocky Mountain Conference Rules and Policies

Explanation and Disclaimer

Editor's Note: This year's legislative actions of the Annual Conference are recorded in the "Daily Proceedings." Legislation which was approved and adopted is also included in the following section of "Rules and Policies." At the request of Bishop Brown, prior actions of Annual Conference Sessions which have established rules or polices are being collected into one reference document for inclusion in the Journal. What follows is the initial compilation of such rules and policies enacted since 1982. At this time, this all-inclusive governing document is neither all-inclusive nor the final word for governance. The version in the Journal this year is a third edited version but still is not the final word. Instead, it is the beginning of a living reference that will continue to be refined and improved by actions of the Annual Conference in the years to come.

Annual Conference Vision/Mission Statement (source - 2004 Petition AC 11, Board of Stewards) The Vision of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church is to manifest the love and reign of God through vital worship, spiritual formation, and evangelism and to transform the society through social outreach and justice ministries. The Mission of the Rocky Mountain Conference of The United Methodist Church is to participate in growing and sustaining local churches and spiritual communities as they attempt to fulfill their calling as Christians and United Methodists in the world. Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent

I. The Annual Conference Session (source - action of the 2004 Annual Conference Session, same as 2001 Journal, pp. 209-220) A. Parliamentary Rules 1. The Bishop or presiding officer shall decide all questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Conference. In case of such an appeal the question is not debatable, except that the presiding officer may state the grounds for the decision, and the appellant may state the ground for the appeal. 2. The presiding officer of the Conference shall appoint all committees, unless otherwise ordered by the Conference. 3. When any member is about to speak in debate or deliver any matter to the Conference, the member shall arise and respectfully address the presiding officer, but shall not proceed until recognized by the presiding officer. When a member desires to speak to a question or privilege, that member shall briefly state the question, but it shall not be in order for that member to proceed until the presiding officer shall have decided it to be a privileged question. 4. Debate on all issues shall be limited to three speeches for and three speeches against with a maximum presentation of three minutes each. No member shall speak more than twice on the same question, nor more than three minutes at one time, without leave of the Conference, nor shall any person speak more than once until every member choosing to speak within the allowed number of speeches shall have spoken. In addition, the presenter of the motion, or person designated by the presenter, shall be entitled to no more than three minutes to close the debate. It shall be the privilege of the presiding officer to request the following procedure for debate: to recognize alternately someone for and someone against the issue, and to recognize alternately lay and clergy members. It is suggested that interested, but non-voting persons outside the bar of the Conference, in both legislative committees and in plenary sessions, who nevertheless have a stake in the issues being discussed, occasionally be included in the rotation of speakers. Only a member has the right to make a motion and to vote. 450 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

5. It shall not be in order for a member immediately after discussing a pending question and before relinquishing the floor, to make a motion which, if adopted, would limit or stop debate. 6. Resolutions and motions shall be written in triplicate and passed to the Conference Secretary. 7. All written reports and communications to the Conference shall be passed to the Conference Secretary. 8. When a motion is made and seconded or a resolution introduced and seconded, or a report presented or read by the Secretary and then stated by the presiding officer, it shall be deemed in possession of the Conference. The following motions are not debatable: a. Fix the time to adjourn. Note: This motion is amendable. b. Adjourn c. Recess d. Raise a question of privilege e. Call for the order of the day f. Lay on the table g. Previous question h. Limit or extend the limits of debate i. Division of the assembly j. Suspend the rules k. Reconsider a non-debatable motion l. Take from the table 9. No new motion or resolution shall be entered until the one under consideration has been disposed of, which may be done by adoption or rejection, but one or more of the following motions may be made, and they shall have precedence in the order in which they are given, namely: a. Fix the time to which to adjourn b. Adjourn c. Recess d. Lay on the table e. Order the previous question f. Postpone to a definite time g. Commit (or refer) h. Amend (by addition, deletion or substitution) i. Postpone indefinitely 10. A main motion may have only one primary amendment and one secondary amendment at any one time. 11. The motion "to move the previous question" is used to bring the assembly to an immediate vote on one or more pending questions. A two-thirds affirmative vote is required. 12. The motion to adjourn is not debatable, and shall always be in order except: a. When a member has the floor; b. When a question is put, or a vote is being taken or until decided; c. When the question is pending on sustaining the demand for the previous question; d. When the previous question has been called and sustained, and action under it is still pending; e. When a motion to adjourn has been negative and no business has intervened. 13. When any motion or resolution shall have been acted upon by the Conference, it shall be in order for any member who voted with the prevailing side to move a reconsideration. 14. The final vote on the budget shall be by written ballot. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 451

15. Every member who is within the bar of the Conference at the time a question is put shall vote, unless for special reasons, the member is excused by the Conference. No member shall be allowed to vote on any question who is not within the bar at the time when such question shall be put by the presiding officer, except by leave of the Conference, when such member has been necessarily absent. 16. These rules may be suspended at any time by a vote of two thirds of the members present and voting. Any rule not specifically covered will automatically be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 1990. B. General Rules 1. Conference Procedures a. The Journal, after correction and approval of the presiding officer of the Conference, shall be the official record of the Conference. The Conference Secretary shall see that the Journal is annually published. Copies will be mailed no later than the first week of the third month following that conference year. b. The Conference fiscal year shall be from January 1 to December 31. All reports from the charges to the Conference shall be mailed to the Officers of the Conference by the deadline required by the work. c. No member shall absent herself or himself from the sessions of the Conference without permission. See ¶602.7 and ¶602.8, The Book of Discipline, 1996. d. Pre-Conference reports shall be in the hands of the Conference Coordinator eight weeks in advance of the opening day of the Conference. Pre-Conference reports will be reproduced, and six weeks prior to the opening date of Annual Conference, will be sent to clergy, Diaconal ministers, lay members, youth members, the presiding Bishop, retired clergy, and clergy in special appointment. Pre-Conference reports will be presented to the Annual Conference first. Other reports will receive consideration only upon the vote of the Conference. Local church, sub-district and district Conferences shall provide an arena for discussion of Pre-Conference Reports and other vital issues using available resource persons to disseminate information, clarify issues, and register concerns with the members of the Annual Conference. e. All matters prepared by Annual and District Conferences, Boards and Agencies, local churches, or individuals for action at Annual Conference or General Conference or other outside agencies are to be submitted in petition form, via appropriate conference computer disk, or camera ready, to the Petitions Coordinator by, or postmarked by March 10. 1) These petitions are to be included in the mailing of Conference members’ packets. 2) The form of any petition may be revised by the Conference Secretary and/or the Petitions Coordinator in consultation with the submitter prior to printing and distribution. 3) Paragraph 610.2 of the 1996 Book of Discipline requires the Conference Council on Finance and Administration "To receive, consider, report, and make recommendations to the annual conference regarding the following, prior to final decision by the annual conference:...(b) funding considerations related to any proposal that may come before the conference." To comply with this requirement, the Annual Conference Petitions Coordinator shall forward to the Director of Finance and Administration, for review and comments by the Council on Finance and Administration, a copy of each petition, which if adopted will require funding in the next year. Such petitions will be forwarded as soon as available and in no case later than two weeks before the deadline date for the mailing of Conference members’ packets. A record of the action of the Council on Finance and Administration shall be made a part of the petition when it comes to a Legislative Committee of the Annual Conference. Action may involve: 452 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

a) Acceptance of the petition funding for inclusion in the Conference Budget proposed for the next year, or for addition to the Conference Budget if so directed by the Conference, or b) Opposition to the funding, either as a whole or in part, with attached reasoning. Opposition shall not be construed as a veto of such funding. 4) Any matter not processed as described above will require a two-thirds vote by members of the Conference to receive Annual Conference consideration during its current meeting. Late petitions will be considered by the next succeeding Annual Conference and not by the current Annual Conference, unless the Agenda Committee finds a compelling interest for consideration in the present year. 5) The Petition Coordinator, the Chairperson of the Legislative Process, the Conference Parliamentarian, Conference Lay Leader, and the Chairperson of the Conference Agenda Committee or his/her representative shall constitute a Committee on Petition Coordination, chaired by the Petition Coordinator. The duty of this committee shall be to adopt appropriate parliamentary procedures and determine the order of presentation of related petitions which should be introduced in concert at a Legislative Committee of the Annual Conference. Such related petitions may include: a) Petitions in which one or more sections of one petition will amend or modify one or more sections of another petition if adopted; or b) Petitions which have sections which overlap or duplicate each other, either in whole or in part, or which are opposite in action. The committee shall have the authority, in consultation with the submitters of the petitions, to divide such related petitions if appropriate, or to make editorial changes in wording to one or more of the petitions to facilitate their joint consideration by the Annual Conference. f. Concerning reports being presented on the floor of the Annual Conference Session: 1) Conference groups having action items for Annual Conference consideration shall be given first priority by the Agenda Committee in arranging the schedule of the business sessions. Up to fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the initial presentation of such reports. 2) At the discretion of the Agenda Committee, Conference groups not having action items to present to the Annual Conference will be allowed, as time permits, ten minutes for presentation to the Conference. 3) Conference groups making presentations are asked to inform the Agenda Committee of the medium of presentation in order to assist the committee in planning an agenda that enhances the attention span of the members of the Conference. 4) No report shall be read verbatim. g. During the Annual Conference session in which delegates to General and Jurisdictional Conferences are to be elected, endorsements for Clergy Delegates to such Conferences may be made from the floor at the Clergy Session and for Lay Delegates at the Laity Session. Prior to that session of the Annual Conference, district, sub-district and coalitions may also endorse Lay and Clergy delegates. Voting shall take place in the regular sessions of the Annual Conference, written and secret, with results reported as soon as possible. General Conference delegates shall be elected first. The first ballot shall be cast for the total number of delegates and balloting shall continue until the authorized number shall be elected. Balloting for delegates to Jurisdictional Conference, and reserve delegates, shall follow in a similar manner until the needed number have been elected. The first Clergy and Lay delegates shall be the Reserve delegates to General Conference. Delegate Election Tellers will not be members of the Annual Conference. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 453

h. A standing rules committee shall be responsible to review annually the Rocky Mountain Conference Rules of Order and Procedure, proposing such changes and additions as they deem necessary. The members of the rules committee shall be named in three classes. The Bishop shall appoint a committee of six members, consisting of three clergy and three laity (in three classes so that no more than one-third shall retire in any one year) to serve a three-year term, with a limitation of two consecutive terms. The Conference Secretary, the Conference Parliamentarian, Conference Lay Leader, and the Chairperson of the Legislative Process shall be ex-officio members. i. All new propositions which require funding and which are presented for action at the Conference Session shall include the amount needed to fund such program or operation. j. The effective date of all petitions shall be July 1 unless otherwise stated in the petition. k. The Rocky Mountain Conference Rules of Order and Procedure as adopted by the most recent session of the Annual Conference shall remain in effect after the adjournment of that session of Annual Conference until rescinded or changed by subsequent sessions of the annual conference. 2. Policies and Procedures Regarding Equalization Of Lay and Clergy Membership (Lay Members-At-Large) a. The 1996 Book of Discipline directs that: "If the lay membership should number less than the clergy members of the Annual Conference, the Annual Conference shall, by its own formula, provide for the election of additional lay members to equalize lay and clergy membership of the Annual Conference." (Par. 30 Article I) b. Rocky Mountain Conference guidelines and Procedures for equalizing lay and clergy membership: 1) Lay persons of our Annual Conference who are members of General and/or Jurisdictional Conference Boards and Agencies and who are not lay members from local churches be counted as equalization lay members of the Annual Conference. 2) Lay persons who are officers of the Annual Conference, members of the Board of Stewards, or chairs of the following Annual Conference boards, committees, and agencies who are not otherwise members of the Annual Conference be designated as lay equalization members of the Annual Conference on a year-by-year basis during their term of office: Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry Council on Finance and Administration Board of Pensions Board of Trustees Religion and Race Status and Role of Women Conference Nominating Committee Board for a Racially Diverse & Inclusive Church 3) Retired Diaconal Ministers be designated as lay equalization members of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference. 4) For each church not represented by a member to Annual Conference from multi-churches/fellowships of the charge there shall be an Annual Conference member designated as a lay equalization member for each church(es) other than the charge church lay member of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference. 5) Persons holding more than one office [2 (a,b)] shall be counted as a lay equalization member in only one category. 6) That the balance of lay members to equalize lay and clergy membership be elected by (the) District (Sub-District) Conferences on a percentage of the 454 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

number of local church members in each District (Sub-District) to the total number of members in the Conference. Each District (Sub-District) shall elect at least 20% of the equalization members to be youth (under the age of twenty-five at the time of Annual Conference Session); but the total of youth from each District (sub-District) can be more than, but shall not be less than two persons. The Episcopal Office, by February 1, will advise the District (Sub-District) Superintendents of the number of equalization lay members they are entitled to elect at their respective District (Sub-District) Conferences. c. Equalization lay members, unless designated to that position by virtue of an office or position held, are to be nominated by the District (sub-District) Nominating Committee, which shall receive names from the local churches. They shall be elected for a four-year term, without regard to quadrennium. It is recommended that members be elected to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. That the District (Sub-District) Nominating Committee seek to be aware of persons involved in district and sub-district functions; with intentional regard to a balance of male, female, youth, young adult, persons with handicapping conditions, ethnic background and urban and rural congregations. Membership of equalization lay members shall be reviewed annually by the District (Sub-District) Nominating Committee in order to fill vacancies and replace inactive lay members based on their participation during the previous year. d. Equalization lay members shall attend Pre-Conference Orientation Sessions and the Annual Conference Session. e. Alternate Equalization Lay Members: 1) Term: To be elected annually and in the same manner as Annual Conference equalization lay members. 2) Duties: Attend Pre-Conference Orientation Sessions and the Annual Conference Session if representation is needed by the District (Sub-District). f. Costs of attending the Annual Conference session for those named above [2.(b)] shall be paid by their respective Board, Committee, Commission or Agency. 1) Where an equalization lay member is a member of a church reporting a membership of 200 or more (the previous reporting year), it is recommended that the costs of registration, campus housing and campus meals (excluding banquets) be paid by the local church of which the person is a member. 2) Where an equalization lay member is a member of a church reporting a membership of 200 or less (the previous reporting year) and where the District Superintendent considers it a hardship on that local church for costs of registration fees, campus housing and campus meals (excluding banquets), that local church may apply for reimbursement from a fund to be instituted by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration and administered by the Appointive Cabinet. There shall be no more than two equalization members funded from any one local church in a given year. 3) In all cases mileage will be paid from the Annual Conference Travel Fund as per current policy. C. Legislative Committees 1. There shall be Legislative Committees composed of Conference members, divided in approximately equal numbers of laity and clergy. Their task shall be to review, discuss, and act on any legislative petition to the Annual Conference that is assigned to the Committee. Official observers and those invited to present information, but who are not members of Annual Conference, may be permitted to participate in the discussion. Only a member of the committee to which the member has been assigned, has the right to make a motion and to vote. 2. Leadership of Legislative Committees shall include a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary and parliamentarian. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 455

3. The purpose and responsibility of a Legislative Committee is to provide to the Plenary Session one of the following three positions for each legislative petition assigned to it: a. CONCURRENCE: Acceptance of a petition, with or without amendments, by at least 80% of members present and voting. Such a petition will proceed to a Consent Calendar for adoption (see paragraph 5 below). b. NON-CONCURRENCE: Rejection of a petition, with or without amendments, by at least 80% of members present and voting. Such a petition will proceed to a Consent Calendar for adoption (see paragraph 5 below). c. WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION: A petition [with or without amendments] lacks 80% concurrence or non-concurrence by a vote of those members present and voting. Such a petition will be placed on the agenda of a Plenary Session for action. The report on such petitions will include the count of votes "for" and "against" the petition. d. AMENDMENTS. All amendments will be adopted by majority action of those members present and voting in a legislative committee. The amended petitions will be made available to conference members in written form, and substantive changes will be read, in Plenary Session, by the chairperson of the appropriate Legislative Committee. 4. The Legislative Committee shall not have the power to: a. Initiate or propose legislative items to the Conference; b. Voice or vote in the selection of General and Jurisdictional Conference delegates; c. Review, consider or act upon the report of the Nominating Committee; d. Conduct official business of Annual Conference agencies; e. Take final action on the Conference budget. 5. Two Consent Calendars shall be presented to a Plenary Session of the Annual Conference. These calendars shall, between them, contain all petitions that received a vote of at least 80% in favor (concurrence), whether or not amended, or at least 80% against (non-concurrence), in their assigned Legislative Committee. Calendar A will consist of those "Internal" petitions, the action or outcome of which affects only the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference, and will require approval by a majority of members present and voting to complete action. Calendar B will consist of those "External" petitions, the action or outcome of which refers to General Conference or affects non-conference entities outside of the Rocky Mountain Conference, and will require approval by 80% of members present and voting to complete action. All petitions which have not been voted "concurrence" or "non-concurrence" shall be referred to a Plenary Session. Individual petitions that have been placed upon the Consent Calendars may be removed from the calendars by a motion from the floor of the Conference for such action, a second, and support by at least one-third of those members present and voting. 6. All petitions coming before a Plenary Session may be debated, amended, referred to committee, or postponed to a later session of the same Conference, following normal parliamentary procedures. Amendments and corrections made in a Legislative Committee will be included as part of the petition when it is presented to a Plenary Session for action. Final action on all petitions which affect the Annual Conference, including all local churches, and any board, agency or committee of the Conference, will require a majority vote in favor in order to be adopted as final action of the Conference. A petition which affects any group or activity outside of the Annual Conference will require a vote of at least 80% in favor in order to be adopted. An opportunity will be given to the presenters of those petitions that do not receive 80% approval to present their petitions, outside of the meeting room, for individual signatures. 456 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

7. Definitions: a. Legislative Committee- A gathering of approximately 100-200 conference members meeting to consider petitions coming before the Annual Conference. b. Plenary Session - The total Annual Conference membership meeting as one body to conduct the business of the Conference. c. Consensus - Agreement, by members of a Legislative Committee and in Plenary Session, of at least 80% of those members present and voting for or against a petition, whether or not amended. d. Abstention - The number of those members who choose not to vote may be noted, but this number is NOT counted in arriving at percentage totals for the vote. All members of Legislative Committees are encouraged to vote their conscience. e. Consent Calendar - A method, adopted by Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 1990, to deal with a large number of routine matters in a timely manner. The items on the Consent Calendar shall be considered as one, without debate or amendment. Individual items (petitions) may be removed in perfecting the Consent Calendar before the vote on its adoption is taken (see paragraph 5 above). f. Parliamentary Procedure - The Parliamentary Rules, as stated in Section I, of these Conference Rules, will be followed in all Legislative Committee and Plenary Sessions, except where otherwise indicated. D. Election of Lay Delegates to General and Jurisdictional Conferences 1. Eligibility: ¶34. Article V. The Constitution. The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 1996. "The lay delegates to the General and Jurisdictional or central Conferences shall be elected by the lay members of the annual conference or provisional annual conference without regard to age; provided such delegates shall have been members of The United Methodist Church for at least two years next preceding their election, and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election, and are members thereof within the annual conference electing them at the time of holding the General and jurisdictional or central conferences." 2. Nominations a. Each nominee wishing to be included in pre-conference and annual conference introductions shall submit his/her candidacy on the form approved by the Rules Committee and provided by the Board of Lay Ministry. No other form will be permitted. Instructions on the form must be followed. b. All nomination forms must be received or postmarked by the same deadline as set for petitions by the Annual Conference. This date ensures that a complete packet of resumes will be included in the pre-conference mailing to all annual conference lay members. No late nomination forms will be accepted. c. Nominations will be accepted from the floor during a plenary session of annual conference prior to the commencement of any balloting. The consent of such nominees must be obtained in writing on the form provided in (1) above. Such nominees shall not be eligible to participate in introductory speeches or campaign activities. d. Write-ins shall be permitted on the ballot, as long as that individual has not formally withdrawn his/her name. 3. Jurisdictional delegates A lay person may choose to be nominated only as a jurisdictional delegate. This shall be noted on the nomination form. Persons choosing to be nominated only as jurisdictional delegates shall have their names added to the election ballot after the completion of the election of General Conference lay delegates. 4. Withdrawal from the ballot Any nominee who withdraws from the election of General and Jurisdictional delegates shall not be re-nominated during the remainder of the election. Votes cast for a person 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 457

who has withdrawn will be invalid, but will not invalidate the rest of the ballot. 5. Introduction and Campaigns a. All nominees who have proceeded through the process as outlined above by the Board of Lay Ministry will be introduced during the Laity Session. The form of introduction will be determined by the Board of Lay Ministry. In the event the presiding officer (of laity session) is a nominee, another lay member will be asked to preside. b. The Board of Lay Ministry will provide common identification for each nominee to be worn during the Annual Conference. c. There shall be no public display of support for nominees in the form of posters, buttons, banners, printed flyers, pre-conference mailings, etc., prior to and during the Annual Conference. E. Nominating Rules 1. The purpose of the Conference Nominating Committee is to assist the conference in the selection of members for the council, boards and agencies, to include conference standing committees and commissions. Paragraph 607, 1996 Book of Discipline. The Conference Nominating committee shall nominate and the Annual Conference elect such bodies and officers as are required by the current Discipline, by these rules, and by the Structure Plan. 2. Tenure - a person shall not hold office on the same conference board, council, commission, or other conference agency for more than eight years unless an interval of at least four years intervenes (except the Board of Ordained Ministry, which is set as a maximum of three consecutive four-year terms). The term for conference officers is set by the Book of Discipline. Council, boards, commissions, and other agencies may set tenure limitations for periods less than eight years. A person may serve a third (four years) term for mission reasons with approval of the Nomination Committee. 3. A person shall not be elected a member of more than one of the following organizational units of the conference at any given time:* Board of Stewards, Board of Pensions, Committee on Nominations, Board of Ordained Ministry, Board of Trustees, Board of Lay Ministry, Council on Finance and Administration * This applies only to persons elected to be a member of one of the organizational units. This rule shall not apply to persons who are ex-officio members of one of the organizational units or those who are members of an organizational unit by virtue of that office. 4. Performance of members of boards, councils, commissions, or agencies: The Nominating Committee shall contact the chairperson of each board and agency annually, before it begins its work, to inquire concerning the participation of persons related thereto. When an agency of the conference considers a person inactive, it shall recommend the Nominating Committee review the matter and determine whether a vacancy exists. 5. Representation of clergy, laymen, laywomen, youth, racial, ethnic, and rural groups: The Nominating Committee will prepare nominations which will encourage equitable representation of clergy, laymen, laywomen, youth, racial and ethnic groups in all agencies of the conference. The Nominating Committee shall actively strive for representation from small town and rural churches from across the annual conference. 6. The Conference Nominating Committee seeks to be aware of persons with handicapping conditions and seeks to nominate them for responsible leadership when appropriate. 7. Agencies of the Conference which elect their own officers and/or membership are asked to submit their names to the Conference Nominating Committee and the Conference Secretary as soon as these elections (or vacancies) occur. 8. A single slate of officers shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee for election by the Annual Conference, and nominations, where appropriate, shall be invited from 458 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

the floor of the conference. 9. Where district representation is mandated, a position shall be declared vacant when a person moves from the district in which he/she was elected. Further, the vacated position shall be filled by a person elected from the district where the vacancy occurred. 10. When a position is declared vacant, the chairperson of the committee, board, agency, or commission shall notify the chairperson of the Conference Nominating Committee. The person elected or designated to fill the position shall serve for the unexpired term. This shall count as the first full term. 11. When a chairperson moves from the district in which he/she was elected he/she may be permitted to continue in that office until the present term expires. The vacated position shall be filled according to normal procedures. 12. The Conference Committee on Nominations affirms as policy the eligibility of retired clergy to continue in elected positions in the same manner of retired lay persons, except as The Book Discipline may prohibit. F. Nomination for Episcopal Election (source - 2003 Petition AC 30, Journal page 269) 1. Deciding whether to participate in the nominating process: a. In the calendar year preceding the year in which the Jurisdictional Conference meets, the Annual Conference shall ballot on this question: “Shall the Annual Conference Secretary distribute forms for the nomination of Episcopal candidates to the lay and clergy members of new year’s Annual Conference, provided there is to be an Episcopal election?” A majority of the valid ballots cast shall be sufficient to instruct the Conference Secretary. b. If the Annual Conference votes affirmatively on this question, but there is doubt as to whether there will be an Episcopal election, the Conference Secretary shall ask for the opinion of the Jurisdictional College of Bishops. If, in the judgment of the College of Bishops, it is likely there will be an Episcopal election, the Conference Secretary shall distribute the forms. c. If the forms are not distributed, it is presumed the Annual Conference will not name nominees for the Episcopacy at the following Session, and a statement to that effect will be shared in Conference communication vehicles. 2. Developing an Annual Conference ballot. a. If forms are to be distributed, the Conference Secretary shall distribute them by mail and through all Conference communication vehicles and shall contain at least the following: “Each lay and clergy member of the Annual Conference is invited to list up to three ministers for the Annual Conference to nominate for Episcopal election. All ministers who are full members of any Conference are eligible for nomination. Names must be received by the Conference Secretary no later than April 15. Those submitting names shall sign the form identifying the local church or group by which they are elected as members of the Conference.” b. The Conference Secretary shall prepare a preliminary alphabetical list using the forms received, including the name, age, sex, ethnic background, conference membership, complete service record, and a one page statement of the vision and theology of each minister named by twenty-five or more members of the Annual Conference. The Conference Secretary shall contact all potential nominees to secure their willingness to be listed on the ballot. A list of willing nominees shall be published on the Conference web site, through Conference communication vehicles, and in the Annual Conference packet, and reported to members of the Conference during the opening session. c. Up to 24 hours prior to the taking of the first ballot, names may be added by petitions bearing the signature of twenty-five or more members of the Annual Conference and a signed statement of willingness of the potential nominee. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 459

3. Pre-Balloting Procedure. a. The process for Episcopal election shall be explained to the full conference session before the balloting begins. The explanation shall be made by the head of the most recently elected Jurisdictional Conference delegation or his or her designee and shall include the processes of the Annual Conference and the Jurisdictional Conference Episcopal elections and the effect of expected retirements on the Western Jurisdictional College of Bishops. Members from the floor shall be invited to ask questions or make points of information in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure. b. Each nominee or representative of a nominee shall be given time, not to exceed five (5) minutes, to describe his or her vision for the United Methodist Church before the full Conference session. In addition, the Episcopacy Committee shall schedule a listening/dialogue session at which nominees may engage in conversations with Annual Conference attendees. c. The full Conference session shall join in prayer before each balloting. 4. Selection of Nominees a. On every ballot, each member of the Annual Conference may vote for one clergy on the list. The Bishop shall report the results. Any minister receiving a majority of valid ballots shall become a nominee of this Annual Conference for Episcopal election by the Jurisdictional Conference. Those not receiving twenty-five or more votes shall not be listed on future ballots. b. After the results of each ballot are announced, the Annual Conference shall vote on the following question before balloting again: “Shall the Annual Conference continue to ballot in order to nominate ministers for Episcopal election?” Balloting shall continue if a majority supports it. c. When the process is completed, the Conference Secretary shall notify the Jurisdictional Conference Secretary of the results. G. Rule for the Election of the Conference Lay Leader (source - 2004 Petition AC15, Journal page 360) The election process is as follows: 1. Eligibility: The lay leader candidates shall be elected by the lay members of the annual conference without regard to age; provided candidates shall have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least two years next preceding their election, and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election, and are members thereof within the annual conference electing them. 2. Term: The Conference Lay Leader shall be elected in the same year as General Conference for a four-year term. They may be re-elected one time for a total of eight consecutive years. The initial election under this process shall be in 2005 but after that it shall be held on the same year as the General Conference. 3. Requirements: A candidate must be confident that he/she can perform the responsibilities described in the Book of Discipline and set forth as follows: “Par. 603.9.a) The conference lay leader is the elected leader of conference laity. The lay leader will have responsibility for fostering awareness of the role of the laity both with the congregation and through their ministries in the home, workplace, community, and world in achieving the mission of the Church and for enabling and supporting lay participation in the planning and decision-making processes of the annual conference, district, and local church in cooperation with the bishop, district superintendents, and pastors. The lay leader shall be a member of the annual conference, the conference council on ministries, the conference committee on nominations, the conference committee on episcopacy, the executive committee, if any, of the conference council on ministries; and the committee planning annual conference sessions; and may be designated by virtue of office to membership on any conference agency by the annual 460 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

conference." “Par.603.9.b) The conference lay leader shall be the chairperson of the conference board of laity, or its equivalent, and shall relate to the organized lay groups in the conference such as Lay Speaking Ministries, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, and United Methodist Youth and support their work and help them coordinate their activities. The conference lay leader shall also have the general responsibility in : (1) developing the advocacy role for the laity in the life of the Church; (2) increasing participation of the laity in the sessions and structure of the annual conference; and (3) encouraging layperson in the general ministry of the Church.” 4. Candidacy: a. Each candidate wishing to be included in pre-conference and annual conference introductions shall submit his/her candidacy on the form attached hereto. No other form will be accepted. b. All candidate forms must be received or postmarked by the same deadline as set for petitions by the Annual Conference. This date ensures that a complete packet of resumes will be included in the pre-conference mailing to all annual conference lay members. No late candidate forms will be accepted. 5. Withdrawal from the ballot: Any candidate who withdraws from the election of Conference Lay Leader shall not be re-instated as a candidate during the remainder of the election. 6. Introductions and Campaigns: a. All candidates who have proceeded through the process as outlined above will be introduced during the Laity Session. The form of introduction will be determined by the Board of Lay Ministry. In the event the presiding officer (of the laity session) is a nominee, another lay member will be asked to preside. b. There shall be no public display of support for candidates in the form of posters, buttons, banners, printed flyers, pre-conference mailing, etc. prior to and during the annual conference. 7. The Conference Lay Leader selected at the Laity Session will be included in the Conference Nominating Committee Report to the Annual Conference Session. Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent H. An Educational Event (source - 1987 Petition 221 AC, Journal page 181) An Educational Event is to be included in the agenda of the Annual Conference Session when feasible, to be determined by the Annual Conference Program and Arrangements Committee. I. Child Care (source - 1994 Petition 621, Journal page 214) Child care which meets the standards of the state in which the sessions are held shall be provided for all sessions of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference. Such child care also should conform to the appropriate Rocky Mountain Annual Conference Policies and Procedures. J. Local Pastors (source - 1995 Petition AC22, Journal page 186) Beginning with the 1996 Annual Conference, there will be a consecration service for licensed local pastors, to be planned by the Program and Arrangements Committee.

SECTION 2: ANNUAL OPERATING PROCEDURES * II Clergy matters A. Standards for Ordained Ministry (source - 1995 Petition AC-25, Journal page 187) In our quest for quality, the Board of Ordained Ministry (or other appropriate body) shall present to the Clergy of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference once a quadrennium, a refresher course of the Standards for Ordained Ministry, of the vows made at their ordination, of their job description and Chargeable Offenses as given in the current Book of Discipline. As part of the refresher course, clergy will be provided resources for motivating 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 461

the laity to renew their vows of membership. B. Professional Discernment Clusters C. Study Leave/Vacation/Sick Leave (source - 2002 Petition AC-05) 1. Full time pastors, to continue their education, should be allowed study leave of at least one week each year and at least one month each quadrennium (¶349.2, 2000 Book of Discipline). Such study leave shall not be considered vacation. 2. Full time pastors should be allowed 30 days vacation each year. Local churches are encouraged to discuss vacations with their pastor(s), particularly during their first year or re-appointment. 3. Sick Leave The policy for sick leave for clergy is at the discretion of the local church in consultation with the district superintendent. D. Family Leave (source - 2003 Petition AC-06) 1. The Council on Finance and Administration shall establish a discretionary fund for the purpose of Family Leave for pulpit and pastoral supply. 2. The Council on Finance and Administration, upon recommendation of the Cabinet, shall be authorized to dispense monies from said fund to assist churches which incur unanticipated costs arising from absence of the appointed clergy for the term of his or her paid leave (eight weeks maximum). 3. The Council on Finance and Administration has the responsibility to establish guidelines for the use of this fund in consultation with the Cabinet. 4. The Council on Finance and Administration, upon recommendation of the Cabinet, is authorized to dispense monies from this fund to assist local churches in accordance with the guidelines established. Furthermore, the Council on Finance and Administration will replenish the fund balance if and when appropriate. 5. Suggested Guidelines a. The Family Leave discretionary fund exists to assist local churches fund costs directly related to providing interim pastoral leadership due to a pastor's Family Leave as defined in ¶353 of the 2000 Book of Discipline. Normally, such assistance will provide only partial funding of the total costs involved. b. Upon notification of desired Family Leave 90 days prior to its beginning (¶353.1), the Cabinet shall notify the Council on Finance and Administration. This notification shall include a recommended sum to be paid, a payment schedule, a time period for payment, and shall specify any other considerations regarding payment to a local church to assist with the cost of providing interim pastoral leadership due to a pastor's leave. c. The Council on Finance and Administration Executive Committee may act upon a recommendation between meetings of the Council on Finance and Administration provided that such action be reported to the next CFA meeting. E. Continuing Education F. Equitable Compensation (source - 2004 Petition AC-06, Journal page ) 1. Minimum Base Compensation a. The Rocky Mountain Conference Minimum Base Compensation for clergy [Elders, Deacons, Probationers, and Local Pastors] who are in good standing and appointed to full-time service according to the provisions of the 2000 Book of Discipline will be 58.3% of the CAC or $26,266, effective January 1, 2005 (This reflects a 3% increase in minimum over 2004) b. For clergy who are in good standing and appointed to less than full-time service, the Minimum Base Compensation shall be adjusted in one-quarter increments. 2. Parsonage/Housing Allowance a. The church shall provide either a parsonage or a housing allowance, based on a reasonable local market value. b. For pension purposes, the parsonage allowance is based on 25% of the pastor’s 462 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

gross cash salary for 2005. 3. Ministerial Pension Plan The Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) is 11% of the lesser of: the Denominational Average Compensation [The DAC for 2005 is $50,931]; or the clergy’s actual compensation plus parsonage/housing allowance. MPP for Ordained Deacons is 12%. 4. Reimbursable Expenses and Additional Support Items a. Utilities will be paid by the local church if a parsonage is provided. Actual costs of utilities should be considered if housing allowance is provided in accordance with Annual Conference action. b. The payment of Continuing Education expenses should be agreed upon by the local church and clergy. c. Auto transportation allowance at the 2005 IRS Business Rate for actual vouchered mileage is recommended. d. Professional expenses of the clergy, or actual costs of ministry, are recommended to be reimbursed by voucher. e. The premium payments for the Health and Medical Expense Program as established by the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church are to be paid in accordance with Annual Conference action. 5. Student Salary and Support a. Student local pastors as defined in ¶343.3 of the 2000 Book of Discipline, under appointment are to receive base compensation, prorated for less than full-time work as agreed between the local church, the student pastor, and the district superintendent. Professional expenses of the student or the actual costs incurred while working at the church are recommended to be reimbursed by voucher. b. Student pastors are to be reimbursed, by voucher, at the 2005 IRS Business Rate for travel expenses. (Maximum amount may be established by the church after consultation with the student pastor and the district superintendent.) 6. Parsonage Standards (source - 2001 Petition AC-11-D, pages 266-274, 2001 Journal) a. Minimum Standards for Clergy Parsonages/housing A very important part of the clergy compensation package is that of housing. The Commission on Equitable Compensation recommends that every charge provide either a parsonage that meets the following minimum requirements, or a housing allowance that will enable the rental or purchase of a suitable equivalent, for full-time and part-time clergy staff, unless a special exception is negotiated with the local church and conference by the District Superintendent. 1) Responsibility for clergy housing a) Ultimate responsibility for clergy housing lies with the Church Council. (See paragraphs 251.4.e, 2000 Book of Discipline.) b) The church council may delegate administrative responsibility for clergy housing to the committee on pastor-parish relations (staff-parish relations) or a pastoral advisory committee. (See paragraph 258.2, 2000 Book of Discipline.) c) If a housing allowance is provided, it should be reviewed annually by the Pastor-Parish Committee and provision made for an adequate allowance equal to a fair rental value for providing suitable housing and utilities in a specific geographical area. d) If a Parsonage Committee is established, membership may be appointed by the church council or be nominated by the Committee on Lay Leadership and elected by the charge conference. (See paragraph 246.16 and 246.17, 1996 Book of Discipline.) Rotation of members is advised. e) If a Parsonage Committee is established, it is recommended that its membership be: -- one trustee (selected by the Board of Trustees) 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 463

-- one member from the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee -- three members at large -- the Pastor's spouse -- the Pastor Where there is more than one church on a charge, then the members at large and the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee and Trustees representation should reflect members from each of the churches. f) The Parsonage Committee should meet at least twice a year and shall report to the charge conference on the forms provided by the annual conference. g) Responsibilities of the Parsonage Committee shall include: (1) Cooperate with the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee in sensitizing the congregation to the fact that the parsonage is a part of the clergy compensation and should be considered as the private home of the parsonage family. (2) Follow the Parsonage Maintenance guidelines for a yearly checklist. (See II.F.6.b.1) (3) Follow the Parsonage Maintenance guidelines "When There Is A Change in Pastors" (See II.F.6.b.2) (4) Assure that all budget requests pertaining to the parsonage are submitted to the Finance Committee for recommendation to the Church Council. h) In the absence of a Parsonage Committee, the duties and functions described in the "Clergy Housing Policies and Standards" guidelines shall belong to the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee. 2) Minimum Parsonage/Housing Standards If a parsonage is provided, it should be an adequate, comfortable and structurally sound home for the pastor and family built according to local building codes. a) Recommendations Relating to Parsonage Planning/Size of Rooms/Furnishings (1) Location-Items to be considered: (a) Is, or will the location be conducive to good living on the part of the parsonage family and equivalent to the average family home of the area? (b) Is, or will the location be in convenient relationship to shopping areas, schools, and recreation and in an area conducive to property value appreciation? (c) Location should not be such as to conceivably be a hindrance to future growth of the church plant and should be convenient to the ministry community that the church serves. (d) While some parsonages are located next door to the church, the goal of the church should be to insure the privacy of the parsonage family. If there is to be a change in the parsonage location, it ought not be next to the church. (2) The overall square footage should be at least 1600 square feet. The following are the standards recommended by the Board of Architecture, National Division, Board of Global Ministries as "good" for room sizes in parsonage housing: Living Room 280 sq. ft. Kitchen 140 sq. ft. Bedrooms 180 sq. ft. Study 96 sq. ft. Family room or den 252 sq. ft. (3) House/Parsonage/Size of Rooms/Arrangement (a) Bedrooms: There should be a minimum of three bedrooms, each of adequate size and allowing for privacy. (b) Closets: 464 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

Adequate closet space should be provided. (c) Bathrooms: One and three fourths bathrooms are considered essential. (d) Study: i. A pastor's study, (in addition to the three bedrooms) is desirable. The pastor's study in the parsonage is not to be utilized for counseling, nor is it to take the place of an office in the church or in some other facility outside the parsonage. ii. It is desirable that the study be located so that it can be protected from family and kitchen noises. (e) Kitchen and laundry space i. There should be adequate kitchen and laundry space. ii. There should be adequate electrical outlets. (f) Living area: i. The parsonage is to be considered as home for the pastor and his/her family. A living room should be large enough so that entertaining or dining is possible. ii. Where possible, there should be an area where the family can "be at ease" whether it is a kitchen-family room, a den, or a recreation room. (g) Closets and storage: Considering the fact that pastors acquire equipment and personal possessions not always usable in the present appointment and the possession of equipment not normally found in the average home, the need of average or more than average closet and storage space is recommended. (h) Heating and cooling: Adequate provision for these should be made in relationship to the area and the climate. Adequate insulation and storm windows should be installed where required for energy conservation. (i) Home grounds: i. All permanent planting should be the responsibility of the church and planned by a landscape architect whenever possible. ii. Landscaping and exterior care of the parsonage should be such as to be a credit to the church in the community. (Section II A #8 & 9) iii. An outdoor patio area and recreational space are useful additions. (j) Miscellaneous: i. Adequate shelter sufficient to house two cars should be provided. Minimum requirement is a garage suitable to house one car. ii. Because the need for a type of TV antenna or basic cable varies with location, it is suggested that the church provide an adequate antenna or basic cable for the area. iii. One telephone should be provided with jacks installed for additional phones in the master bedroom, study, family room or where most convenient. iv. Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and safety ladders should be present. b. Basic Parsonage Furnishings and Equipment It shall be the responsibility of the local church to furnish the parsonage with basic furnishings as listed below of good quality and to maintain them in good condition or replace when necessary. It is recommended that all furniture for the parsonage be purchased new. 1) Bedrooms 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 465

Rugs or carpets and window coverings. Furnishings for all bedrooms shall be the responsibility of the parsonage family. 2) Study Carpets and draperies. It is recommended that the study include the following: desk, comfortable chair, filing cabinet, telephone, bookshelves, and typewriter, word processor, or computer. The room should have adequate light and storage. 3) Kitchen and laundry Range and oven, refrigerator/freezer, automatic washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, sink with garbage disposal where possible, and water conditioner where needed or required. 4) Carbon monoxide detectors should be present and there should be grounded wiring throughout the parsonage, with ground fault protectors in the bathrooms. c. Regarding Duplication of Furnishings and Equipment Where the church provides mutually acceptable furnishings as outlined above, but the pastor prefers to use his or her own, the pastor shall arrange for the storage of the parsonage furniture in cooperation with the parsonage committee. d. Joint Responsibility 1) It should be remembered that a home expresses character and that the condition of the parsonage reflects on the relations of the clergy family and the church. Happy is the pastor who can be proud of his/her church for the kind of parsonage provided for them as good stewards. The church is encouraged to choose neutral colors for drapes, carpeting, furnishings, and so on when considering the decor of the parsonage. The tastes of the parsonage family should also be considered in choosing colors, furnishings and appliances. Clergy and families living in a church-owned parsonage are expected to maintain the parsonage in conditions of reasonable cleanliness and repair, avoiding the necessity of extensive cleaning or repair upon the change of pastors. 2) When a pastor moves out of a parsonage, the Board of Trustees, upon recommendation of the chairperson of the S/PPR, may elect to withhold the pastor's final check, for a period not to exceed 10 days, and deduct from that paycheck (1) the cost of necessary repairs and replacement for any breakage or damage which exceeds normal wear and tear or (2) the cost of cleaning, if the parsonage is not left "broom clean" and ready for the next occupant. The amount of the paycheck exceeding those costs shall be sent to the pastor within 10 days of his/her last day of appointment to the church. At the same time, the church shall provide to the pastor and the pastor's District Superintendent, a detailed accounting of the use of the funds. In the event there is a dispute between the pastor and the church concerning the amount needed for repairs, breakage, or cleaning, the District Superintendent or a third party, agreed upon by both the church and the pastor, shall mediate the dispute. The decision of the District Superintendent or the mediator shall be final. 3) Options: While it is advocated that these parsonage guidelines, as outlined above, be followed, the need is recognized for options in specific situations as mutually agreed upon by the pastor and the Parsonage Committee, in consultation with the district superintendent. e. Parsonage Maintenance Guidelines 1) Yearly Checklist for the Parsonage Committee a) Cooperate with the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee in the annual review of the parsonage: "The chairperson of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, the chairperson of trustees, and pastor shall make an annual review of the church-owned parsonage to assure proper maintenance." 2000 Book of Discipline, paragraph 2532.4. 466 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

b) The parsonage committee should initiate replacing furniture, appliances, curtains, carpets, etc., when they can see it is needed rather than the family having to ask. However, the family should ask if this is not done. When things are to be replaced, the parsonage family should make selections in consultation with the Parsonage Committee. Furnishings should have a budget line. An inventory of the parsonage with annotated condition of things should be done yearly. c) An inventory of furniture and appliances with original cost and expected life-span should be maintained. An item in the church budget should provide funds each year on an accumulating basis to replace items as they are worn out. d) Emergency maintenance and repairs: An emergency fund (suggested minimum of $100) should be available as an amount that could be spent without consultation with the committee in order to allow the parsonage family to deal with emergency repairs. e) The exterior of the house should be inspected to see that it is properly maintained (paint, roof, etc.) in order to avoid costly repairs. Exterior painting, repairs, and roof maintenance should be the responsibility of the church. f) The parsonage should have a periodic termite and pest control inspection. Corrective measures should then be taken. g) The church should have the heating and cooling systems checked seasonally. h) Major renovation, repair, and replacements should be done by the church as they are needed, taking into consideration the church's financial ability to do these things. (The pastor, not the church, shall be responsible for correcting extreme or unusual damage. beyond normal wear and tear to the parsonage and furnishings.) Changes in interior decoration should be done with the mutual consent of the church and the family. i) It is recommended either that basic lawn maintenance (including mowing, edging, fertilizing, and sprinkler system) be taken care of or paid by the church or that the church provide, maintain, and repair a power lawn mower and other tools required to maintain the grounds with ease. j) For the safety of the parsonage, property and the parsonage family, the church should carefully evaluate the overall security of the building and grounds. Attention should be given to screens, window and door locks, gates, and alarm systems. This should also include fire prevention measures such as smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders and a fire escape plan. When possible, an annual inspection should be made by the fire department and utility companies. 2) When There Is a Change in Pastor a) The parsonage should be thoroughly cleaned when there is a change in pastor. The exterior of the parsonage and the grounds should be clean and present a good appearance. Walls, carpets, draperies, and floors should be clean and in good repair. Refrigerator, cook-top, oven, disposal, dishwasher, washer, dryer, air conditioner, heater, water heater (50 gallon minimum), smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, TV antenna or cable, garden hoses, ladder, and trash cans where needed (minimum of four 30 gallon cans with covers) should all be in proper order. A thorough inspection of plumbing and electrical placements is also recommended. If requested by the new pastor, locks should be changed and new keys issued. A termite and pest control inspection is recommended, as well as necessary corrective treatment. The church has final responsibility to see that these things are adequately accomplished. b) The following suggestions are for creating a "Guide" to be completed by the Parsonage Committee and given to the parsonage family when it moves into 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 467

its new home. (1) An up-to-date inventory of all parsonage furnishings including, if possible, the date purchased, cost, present condition, and a projected replacement time. See II.F.6.b.a.c above. (2) For each appliance: (a) Operating instructions or manuals, etc. (b) Repair instructions -- service personnel to call -- which, if any, parsonage committee member to call -- service calls and repairs of major appliances owned by the church should be paid for by the church (3) Where to find: (a) Turn-off valve for gas (b) Turn-off valves for outside and inside water (c) Meters (d) Fuse or switch boxes, circuit-breakers, and main-switch - all properly labeled (e) Size and change intervals for heating and cooling filters (f) Various permanent plants which are seasonal (g) Any unusual appliances, equipment, or household peculiarities (such as hidden attic door) (h) Sprinkler systems (i) Sewer clean outs (4) Numbers to call in emergencies: Police, Fire, Ambulance, Insurance Company, etc. (5) Basic information for cleaning carpets and draperies. The local church is to establish the desired policy. For example: The church is responsible for a once-a-year cleaning to be determined by committee upon recommendation from the parsonage family. It may be simpler for a policy to be established that carpets and drapes be cleaned annually without the recommendation of the family but with the committee selecting the cleaning company and the church paying the bill. (6) It may be helpful, upon the arrival of a new parsonage family, for a member of the committee to conduct a tour of the parsonage, and point out that the committee is aware of certain needs (furniture that is wearing out, painting that is needed, etc.) and also point out the good maintenance that has been done in the past. This conveys to the parsonage family that the church is proud of their home and wants them comfortable, but might also convey that the church expects something from the parsonage family in maintaining the parsonage. The parsonage family should also be reminded to treat the parsonage as if it were their own home. (7) When it is possible, the parsonage should be open for visitation by the newly appointed clergy family prior to the effective date of appointment. If this is not possible, pictures of the parsonage (outside and inside) could be taken when a change is expected, and those pictures might be taken or sent to the new family ahead of moving time, providing added rapport between the church and the new parsonage family. 3) Energy conservation a) The church and parsonage family should make every effort possible to conserve energy. This should include: 468 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

(1) Inviting utility companies (gas, electric, and water) to inspect, provide an energy audit, and make recommendations (2) More efficient lighting (3) Insulation in attic and walls (4) Weather-stripping (5) Investigating possible use of solar energy or other energy-saving devices. (6) Water-saving devices. f. Parsonage Utilities 1) The local church shall provide utilities: water, electricity, gas and basic telephone (not including personal toll calls), sewage fee, trash and garbage collection, and cable and/or antenna where required for TV reception. 2) Those congregations with church-owned rented homes should take into account the actual cost of the above mentioned utilities when providing a housing allowance. 3) Parsonage families should be conscious of the high cost of utilities, and should practice cost and energy-saving measures at all times. This should include regular self monitoring, analysis, and comparing against previous usage. g. Recommendations for Parsonage Insurance 1) Insurance on real and personal property is the responsibility of the owner of that property and should be provided with adequate liability coverage. 2) Insurance should be reviewed annually and when there is a change of pastor(s). 3) It is recommended that a renters Insurance Policy be obtained by the parsonage family residing in the parsonage to insure the parsonage family's personal property, including clergy library. h. Review or Revision of Standards These standards are to be reviewed and/or revised by the Equitable Compensation Commission on a quadrennial basis after publication of the most recent Book of Discipline. Effective: July 1, 2001 Termination: July 1, 2005 G. Council on Finance And Administration Moving Expense Reimbursement Policy (source-2004 Petition AC-05, Journal page 305) 1. Within Conference Moving Expenses: Itinerant clergy members (in full connection, probationers, or local pastors) of the Annual Conference serving as fully appointed pastors, and conference staff, shall be entitled to the provision of the fund on the following basis: a. ALLOWED: Moving of furniture, personal property, and equipment not to exceed 16,000 pounds. This same allowance for clergy couples will not exceed 20,000 pounds. Mover’s liability insurance of up to $5.00 per lb. (With a $250.00 deductible) is included. Any additional insurance of change of deductible will be at the expense of the pastor making the move. However, a lump sum value for the entire shipment must be included at the time of shipment. A $100.00 will be allowed for cartons and packing materials. All above this amount will be charged to the pastor making the move. b. NOT ALLOWED: 1) Professional packing or unpacking (with the exception of the $100 allowed for packing materials) 2) Storage of any items other than transportation cost of moving furniture, personal property and equipment. 3) Cost of transportation of persons. 4) Appliance service. c. ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 469

1) Certified weights and a detailed bill of lading are required for payment by the conference treasurer. 2) One stop at the pastor's residence and one stop at the church will be allowed for pickup and delivery when necessary. Clergy couples, with multiple charge appointments, will be allowed an additional stop as necessary. 3) A recommended list of moving vendorsbe maintained in the office of the conference treasurer. Payment of the conference share of moves should be based on a bid accepted by the conference treasurer. A minimum of two bids is required. 4) The district superintendent and the clergy family will consult as to the requirements and needed assistance in the move. 5) The conference treasurer is available to assist in arrangements for moving and will receive copies of the bids prior to the move. 6) Pastors entering the retired relationship from itinerant appointments shall be entitled to their moving expenses within the conference one time. Moves outside the conference may be adjusted by an amount to be determined by the chairman of the Council on Finance and Administration and the conference treasurer. These expenses will be paid from the Conference Moving Expense Fund. 7) Each time that a pastor in retirement is reappointed, the clergy person is entitled to a conference paid move to the local church housing and then also to retirement housing upon completion of that appointment. These expenses will be paid from the Conference Moving Expense Fund. 8) A surviving spouse of a pastor who is in active service at the time of shall be entitled to moving expenses as for a retired pastor. 3. Out Of Conference Moving Expenses a. Movng expenses of pastors moving into this conference and full time approved supply pastors from outside the bounds of the conference accepting their first appointment shall be eligible for a refund from the Conference Moving Expense Fund for an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. The refund shall be paid after providing certified weight slips and bills of lading. b. Probationary members attending seminary outside conference boundaries receive the same moving benefits as clergy inside conference boundaries 4. Administration of Moving Expense Fund The Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall be responsible for administering this moving expense fund and shall be authorized to make such adjustments within the structure of the plan as it may deem necessary. Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

III. Conference Leadership and Agencies A. STRUCTURE FOR THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE (Source - 2004 Petition AC12, Journal page 358) 1. The Board of Stewards shall: a. Have the responsibility to make decisions on behalf of the Annual Conference between sessions except on matters mandated by the Book of Discipline. b. Work with the Conference Personnel Committee to insure job descriptions, support and evaluation for each staff person. c. Work with the Conference Nominating Committee to insure that conference committees are resource with persons and that the committee is functioning in relation to the Vision of the Conference. d. Work with the Cabinet to insure dialogue around the Vision of the Conference. 470 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

e. Work with the Council on Finance and Administration to insure that all resources and budgeting support the Vision of the Conference f. Work with all committees, boards and agencies to work towards and to live out the Vision of the Conference. g. Review the conference structure to assure that it is supportive of the Vision of the Conference, and propose changes to the Annual Conference session as necessary. 2. The Board of Stewards shall have a membership of eighteen persons, composed of an equal number of clergy and lay members, based upon diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, and geography. The Board of Stewards shall consist of: Representatives chosen from following Committees: Communication Church and Society Board of Global Ministry Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Laity Board of Discipleship Committee on Finance and Administration Vision/Mission/Values Team Cabinet Religion and Race Members by Virtue of Office: Bishop Lay Leader Director of Missions and Ministry At-Large Members: Chair At-Large Vice-Chair At-Large Three At-Large persons 3. The Board of Steward Leadership Team shall consist of one Lay and one Clergy at- large members who shall alternate each year between Chair and Vice-Chair. 4. The Vision/Mission/Values team shall have a membership of six persons chosen by the Board of Stewards and Cabinet. a. Vision/Mission/Values members shall be divided into two classes with four-year terms each, and each class shall, as nearly as possible, consist of an equal number of members. b. The first Vision/Mission/Values team shall consist of 3 members with two-year terms and 3 members with four-year terms. No member can serve more than eight consecutive years. 5. The existing committee structure shall be modified as follows to assemble similar committees, boards and agencies into a structure that is in line with the 2000 Book of Discipline. The main board/committee shall include but not be limited to the following committees, boards, agencies and/or functions: Communication Media Resources Church and Society Hispanic-Latino Ministry Ethnic Ministries Native American Ecumenical Peace With Justice Disability Concerns Board of Global Ministry Town and Country 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 471

Missions Personnel Africa Partnership School of Christian Mission Disaster Preparedness and Response Volunteers in Mission Coordinators Children and Poverty AIDS Task Force Advanced Specials Small Membership churches Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Laity Lay Speaking Ministries United Methodist Men United Methodist Women Board of Discipleship Youth Ministries Young Adult Ministries Older Adult Ministries Council on New Ministries Higher Education and Campus Ministries Stewardship Planning and Research Evangelism Education Worship Camps and Retreats Committee on Finance and Administration Vision/Mission/Values Team Cabinet Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent B. Conference Staff 1. Superintendency Definition (Source - 1997 Petition AC01) The Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church deems the primary function of superintending to be spiritual and temporal oversight, with an emphasis upon spiritual and pastoral leadership, supervision, personnel, and consultation regarding appointment making. The Conference calls upon the Superintendents to give priority to these responsibilities as their primary tasks. The Conference strongly encourages the Superintendents, in the other important areas of superintending of administration and program, to delegate these functions to resource pools, established by each Superintendent, to advise and assist the Superintendents in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities of these “important but not primary” functions. 2. Superintendency Compensation (Source - 2004 Petition AC2, Journal page 346) As expressed by vote of the 2002 Annual Conference Session, the base compensation of District Superintendents, which includes salary, housing, and utilities allowance, should be 1.7 times the Conference Annual Compensation (CAC - an amount calculated annually by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits). In 2005, this calculated compensation amount would equal $76,588. Any district superintendent serving more than six years would receive a years-of-service increment of $1,000 in that seventh year. For the eighth year, an additional annual years-of- service award of $250 will be provided. a. In recognition of continuing budget constraints, the 2005 compensation for 472 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

District Superintendents will be set at $58,898 for salary plus either a parsonage or a $14,725 housing allowance (this totals to $73,623). b. A parsonage shall be provided for district superintendents who wish to live in conference owned housing, but it shall be allowable for them to live in their own homes. c. A portion of the above base compensation may be designated parsonage and/or housing allowance, as appropriate, for purposes of tax exemption in accordance with Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code. Any such designation shall be submitted to the office of the treasurer no later than January 1, 2005. Proper reporting of housing and/or parsonage expenses to IRS is the responsibility of the persons noted above. d. Car expense shall be set at the year 2005 IRS business rate for basic automobile use. HealthFlex, CPP and MPP payments shall be made by the conference. $500 for continuing education, from accountable reimbursement funds, shall also be allowed. e. In consultation with the Board of Stewards, CF&A, Personnel and Episcopacy Committees, the Directors of Support Services and Mission and Ministry shall annually establish salaries for all non-disciplinary full- time conference staff (excluding camp managers) in tiered ratios to the salaries established for the District Superintendents; the ratios reflecting the scope of responsibility of each position and providing a range within which to reflect tenure and quality of employment. Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

IV Finance A. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (Source - 2004 Petition AC04, Journal page 238) 1. Travel Travel allowance to Annual Conference will be paid to those lay members and clergy members notes in this section. Payment in the amount of $.15 per mile, excluding the first 175 miles, with an additional $.05 per mile for each additional conference member riding along, will be paid from an equalization travel pool, to be funded by an amount added to the registration fee of all Annual Conference members. Travel will be paid only to those who have paid a registration fee and attend the full conference session, except in the case of emergency. The following are reimbursable members of the Annual Conference: a. Clergy members under appointment by the Annual Conference, deacons, part-time local pastors and student pastors serving churches in the conference. b. Retired or disabled clergy, military chaplains, and other full clergy members of the conference serving extension ministries who are within the bounds of conference. Others shall be reimbursed for not more than a total of 500 miles. c. Lay members or alternate lay members representing local churches and districts (only one person per local church unless the local church is entitled to more than one lay member). For the year 2005, travel expenses to all called meetings of the district/subdistrict, conference boards, agencies, committees or commissions will be paid to lay and clergy members who are not paid for such travel expense from other funds. The rate shall be $.15 per mile, excluding the first 50 miles. For those traveling 200 miles or more, air coach far is allowable. An additional $.05 per mile shall be paid a driver for each additional participant riding to the meeting, thus encouraging carpooling. Meals and housing will be paid as appropriate. 2. Budget Proposals 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 473

The Council of Finance and Administration shall present a proposed unified budget total stating projected income and expenses for the ensuing year for adoption by the Annual Conference. For purposes of information, the past year’s expenses, and the present year’s budget, may be displayed for various budget categories, including those for conference boards, committees and agencies, with the understanding that specific line items may be redistributed with the total budget, following the approval of the budget. All new propositions presented for action at the Conference session shall include the amount needed to fund said program or operation. 3. Conference Leadership Compensation The base compensation for the conference staff positions of Conference Treasurer/Director of Support Services and Director of Mission and Ministry (or its equivalent) shall be equivalent to the base compensation determined annually for District Superintendents. 4. Financial Administration All payments by local churches to the conference (with designation to the specific cause) shall be made by check or money order to the Rocky Mountain Conference UMC, and sent to the Office of the Conference Treasurer, 2200 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210-4797. Churches shall, to the maximum degree possible, send 1/12 of their total apportionment (Wider Missions) each month to the conference to ensure cash flow. Those churches which are able are encouraged to “tithe” their apportionment payments and send 1/10 of their apportionments each month January through October. It shall be the policy of the conference to have the conference treasurer send the General Church apportionments (Wider Mission) on a monthly basis within the guidelines of the budget recommendation. The conference treasurer of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church is hereby authorized to borrow such sums of money as may be necessary in conducting the business of the Conference, with the approval of the Council on Finance and Administration. The conference treasurer shall make an annual report in the Conference Journal of the amount of funds contributed during the year to each Conference Advance Special Project and Conference Approved Project. All organizational units of the Conference shall adhere to their budgets. Any expenditures over the budget will not be paid by the conference treasurer unless first approved by the Council on Finance and Administration. The Council on Finance and Administration is authorized and is responsible to see that actual expenditures stay within limits defined by the Council on Finance and Administration, Annual Conference and actual amounts received. Between Annual Conference sessions, the Council on Finance and Administratoin has authority to take actions it feels are appropriate in response to any unexpected events which impact the Annual Conference financially. Balances from undesignated funds, including fund balances and reserves, cash management funds and income funds may be disbursed only on the authorization of the Council on Finance and Administration. It is understood that the Executive Committee of the Council on Finance and Administration is empowered to act in case of an emergency. It shall be the policy of the Conference to designate part of the salary, house and utilities allowance of Conference clergy staff persons as parsonage allowance for purposes of tax exemption under Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code. The portion of the total compensation must be specifically designated in advance of the new year (January 2005) by each person involved, to the conference treasurer using appropriate forms provided by the treasurer. Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005 474 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

B. WIDER MISSION APPORTIONMENT FORMULA (Source-2004 Petition AC03, Journal page 347) 1. The 2005 Rocky Mountain Conference budget is to be apportioned to the local United Methodist churches as their share of our “Wider Mission.” Each local church in the Conference will be apportioned using a formula based on their local net expenditures and their average weekly worship attendance.

The formula is: A = E x (P+i) The formula elements are defined as follows: “A” represents the local church’s Apportioned amount for 2005.

“E” is the local church’s Net Expenditures for the year from the 2003 annual report submitted in January 2004. It is the total of the following annual local church expenditures as reported on the Table II statistical report on lines 63 through 71. Those lines are as follows: 63 – Pastor’s base compensation 64 – Associate’s/Associates’ base compensation 65 – All clergy housing allowances 66 – Reimbursements paid to pastor(s) 67 – Cash allowances paid to pastor(s) 68 – Deacon/diaconal compensation and expenses 69 – Other staff compensation and expenses 70 – Program expenses 71 – Operating Expenses “P” is the base apportionment percentage for each church in the Conference. It is calculated as the 2005 Conference Budget divided by the total of all local church Net Expenditures for all churches in the Conference as reported in the 2003 annual report. This value is the same for all churches in the conference. In the 2004 calculations, this value was 0.16003. “i” is an adjustment – either positive or negative – for each local church to account for differences in a local church’s ability to pay a share of the Conference budget. It is calculated by taking the ratio of the local church’s Clergy and Operating Expenses (sum of Table II - lines 63-68 and 71) per Worship Attendee (Table I - line 10) to the local church’s Net Expenditures (sum of Table II - lines 63-68 and 69-71) per Worship Attendee (Table I - line 10) and comparing this ratio to the average of all of our conference churches. 2. Maximum and Minimum Change We limit the increase or decrease to a 9% (nine percent) change with the additional limitation that no church that received a decrease in 2004 will receive an additional decrease in 2005. 3. Clarifications of Terms and Values Used: The i Factor (i in the formula) – For churches that have a higher than average value per attendee, this factor will increase their apportioned share of the total budget. Conversely, for those churches that have an average value per attendee that is less than the conference average, their apportioned share will be reduced. Note – this conference-wide ratio is capped to eliminate the impact of extreme values (unusual circumstances, data reporting errors, etc.). Attendance (needed to calculate i in the formula) – The average weekly worship attendance is defined and reported on line 10 of Table I. On that form, as defined by the General Council on Finance and Administration, it states: “The ‘principal weekly worship service(s)’ would include any services held on a weekly basis as the primary opportunity for worship. In many churches this will be the Sunday morning service(s). However, if the church has other worship services attended primarily by persons who do not attend on Sunday morning, attendance at those services should be reported also. Report the combined average attendance at all such services. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 475

Include children who participate in all or part of any such service.” Capital Expansion, Church Debt and Benevolence Giving – Apportionments paid and any other benevolence giving (Table I, lines 37-55), any debt costs (Table I, line 72) , and any capital costs for facilities expansion and/or major upkeep costs (Table I, line 73) are not factors in this apportionment calculation. Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005 C. CONFERENCE ADVANCE SPECIALS (source - 2003 Annual Conference Program Book) Conference Advance Specials are designated gifts to projects approved each year at the Annual Conference Session of the Rocky Mountain Conference. One hundred percent of every contribution goes to the project designated. Advance giving is voluntary. The Board of Global Ministries recommends that all projects seeking designation as a Conference Advance Special have a programmatic relationship to the Rocky Mountain Conference. An ecumenical project must have a conference-elected United Methodist representative on its governing board. The list of the approved Conference Advance specials are listed each year in the Rocky Mountain Journal (2004 - pp 371). D. GOLDEN CROSS SUNDAY Offering (source -1986 Petition #103) The Rocky Mountain Conference shall continue to promote and take a Golden Cross Sunday offering on the first Sunday in May. E. RURAL LIFE SUNDAY (source - 2002 Petition AC23) A Rural Life Sunday will be observed on the first Sunday of November as a time when Churches in the Rocky Mountain Conference are encouraged to celebrate the work and ministries of those conference individuals who live and work in rural settings and the work and ministries of Conference Churches in rural settings and communities. Effective Date: July 1, 2002 Termination Date: December 31, 2004 F. TEMPLED HILLS APPORTIONMENT (Source - 2004 Petition AC21, Journal page 363) 1. The conference treasurer shall apportion to the local churches a special apportionment of $90,000 to cover expenses related to retreat facility bonds for 2004. 2. We instruct Conference Council on Retreat Camps and conference trustees to bring to the annual conference in 2005 a proposal for long-term financial stability for Templed Hills which addresses marketing as will as possibilities for alternative fund-raising. 3. The apportionment calculation will follow the formula used for the conference budget (Wider Mission) apportionment, and shall be identified separately as a separate apportioned amount. Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005 V. Conference Insurance Programs (source - 1994 Petition 203) A. A conference-wide property and liability insurance plan is established for conference entities including, but not limited to, local churches, parsonages, episcopal residence, District Superintendent's residences, camps, and other church/conference owned and insured properties. B. All local churches will be required to be in the plan commencing January 1, 1995 with the exception of those whose present policies would require additional cost if canceled. These churches will be required to enroll in the plan upon the conversion date of their present policy, provided the Conference will assure equal or increased coverage at comparable cost. One master plan would be developed for all entities covered by this policy, with each entity having the opportunity to include special requirements for coverages such as boiler, auto, etc. Each entity would be evaluated as to the present values of their properties and coverages would be based on complete replacement costs and coverages for liability. C. Each entity will be billed by the Conference for the premium due for their specific coverages. Premiums may be paid monthly, quarterly or semi-annually by the entities enrolled. The conference will pay one premium for the master policy to the insurance carrier. 476 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

D. The Conference Board of Trustees will be authorized to select the specific carrier for the insurance and will notify the entities insured prior to January 1, 1995, as to the selection and specific details of the plan. Risk management will be a part of these plans. VI. Pensions and Benefit Programs A. Retiree Benefit Programs and Funding (Source-2004 petition AC 09, Journal page 355) It is requested of the Annual Conference that pre-1982 past service funding be provided for retired clergy as well as those requiring special grants. Section I. Past Service Funding (for service before January 1, 1982) 1. The rate for 2005 will be $406.00 per service year. 2. The same rate will be set for local pastors. 3. The rate for a surviving spouse will be 70% of the member’s. 4. The cost to the conference budget for 2005 for these rates is $0. Section II - Rental/Housing Allowance WHEREAS, the religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church has and functions through ministers of the Gospel who are duly ordained or licensed; and WHEREAS, the practice of The United Methodist Church is to provide a parsonage or a rental allowance as part of the gross compensation for each of its active ordained or licensed ministers; and WHEREAS, pensions paid to retired ordained or licensed ministers of The United Methodist Church are considered as deferred compensation and are paid to said retired ordained or licensed ministers in consideration of previous active service, and disability benefits are considered payments in lieu of compensation for active service; and WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized that the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference is the appropriate organization to designate a housing/rental allowance for retired or licensed ministers who are members of the conference; and WHEREAS, the disabled minister has the same legal relationship to an Annual Conference as does the retired minister, and, thus, this Annual Conference is also the appropriate organization to designate a housing/rental allowance for a disabled ordained or licensed minister who is a member of this conference; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. THAT an amount equal to 100% of the pension or disability payments received from plans authorized under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (the “Discipline”), which includes all such payments from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (“GBOPHB”), during the year 2005 by each retired or disabled Clergyperson who is or was a member of the Conference, or its predecessors, be and hereby is designated as a rental/housing allowance for each such Clergyperson; and 2. THAT the pension or disability payments to which this rental/housing allowance applies will be any pension or disability payments from plans, annuities, or funds authorized under the Discipline, including such payments from the GBOPHB and from a commercial annuity company that provides an annuity arising from benefits accrued under a GBOPHB plan, annuity, or fund authorized under the Discipline, that result from any service a Clergyperson rendered to this Conference or that a retired or disabled Clergyperson of this Conference rendered to any local church, annual conference of the Church, general agency of the Church, other institution of the Church, former denomination that is now a part of the Church, or any other employer that employed the Clergyperson to perform services related to the ministry of the Church, or its predecessors, and that elected to make contributions to, or accrue a benefit under, such a plan, annuity, or fund for such retired or disabled Clergyperson’s pension or disability as part of his or her gross compensation. NOTE: The rental/housing allowance that may be excluded from a Clergyperson’s gross income in any year for federal income tax purposes is limited under Internal Revenue Code section 107(2) and regulations thereunder to the least of: (1) the amount of the rental/housing allowance designated by the Clergyperson’s employer or other 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 477

appropriate body of the Church (such as this Conference in the foregoing resolutions) for such year; (2) the amount actually expended by the Clergyperson to rent or provide a home in such year; or (3) the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances (such as a garage), plus the cost of utilities in such year. Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005

B. Pre-1982 Pension Funding Plan Update (Source - 2004 Petition AC07, Journal page 353) It is requested of the Annual Conference that the attached Funding Plan Rocky Mountain Conference For Supplement One to the Ministerial Pension Plan Be affirmed and adopted. Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent, but must be revised and approved annually

C. Funding Plan Rocky Mountain Conference For Supplement One to the Ministerial Pension Plan For 2004 1. The Past Service Rate a. The Past Service Rate (PSR) for the Rocky Mountain Conference is established annually by action of the Annual Conference. For the year 2004, our Annual Conference set this PSR amount at $382.50. b. Paragraph 1506.7 of The Book of Discipline mandates that this rate cannot be less than 0.8% ofthe Conference Average Compensation (CAC). For 2004, our CAC is $43,991. $382.50 is 0.87% of that amount - so we are in compliance with that mandate. That same paragraph recommends that the rate be not less than 1 % of the CAC. At 0.87%, we are short of that recommended goal. c. We project, over a long time, earnings on our present assets to average 7.5%. d. We project, also over a long time, that we will annually increase our PSR in the range of 3%. 2. We had been paying to fund that retiree benefit obligation every year from 1982 until 2001. In 2001, the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (GBOPHB) reported to us that our conference moved from an underfunded situation to a very slight overfunded situation. In other words, following acceptable guidelines for investment growth and future payout requirements, we had enough money set aside to meet our future needs. 3. Furthermore, in 2002, they conducted a review of the clergy eligible to receive benefits from this fund and learned that they were overstating our liability. As a result, our current obligations, using the current Past Service Rate shown above ($382.50), are now $26,836,228 as of January 1, 2002 for 2004. 4. The cornerstone of our conference Past Service Rate philosophy is to maintain a fully- funded position. In other words, we will not attempt to raise that rate in any manner that re-establishes an unfunded liability. Along with that core concept, we will also a. try to match or exceed the cost of living, and b. move toward the Disciplinary recommendation of 1 % of the CAC 5. All of the assets dedicated to this pre-82 obligation are on deposit with the GBOPHB. Because our investment earning projections are identical to the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits assumptions, and since they also manage the funds, we feel confident that the investment growth of our assets will be sufficient to meet our PSR goals as stated above. Because the basis of our PSR philosophy is to avoid an unfunded position, we do not believe a long discussion of the GBOPHB investment philosophy, history and guidelines is relevant to the purposes of this document. 478 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

6. We do, however, have three other funding sources available if there are any difficulties or shortfalls in the investments we already have on hand a. We have established a fund within the structure of the Conference Board of Pensions. The fund's purpose is to provide for the benefits of retired clergy. The current focus of that goal is to begin funding the future health insurance costs for our retirees, but the fund itself could be used - if required - to meet any new unfunded obligation in the pre-1982 plan. The value of that fund, as of December 31, 2003 was $1,051,757. b. We have concluded a conference-wide capital campaign. One-half of the proceeds from this campaign are dedicated to the benefit of retirees. The funds will become part of the Conference Board of Pensions fund described in the preceding paragraph. At this time we anticipate revenue from that campaign to be no less than $500,000 and possibly as much as $1,500,000. c. Our conference has funded this plan by apportioning an amount every year from 1982 through 2001. This third alternative would be to put any unmet shortfall into the budget again and apportion the obligation to our local churches. 7. Our funding plan, as of January 1, 2002 for 2004, is summarized as follows: Present Value of Benefits as defined by GBOPHB - $26,836,228 Funds in the Plan - $32,775,562 D. Funding of Active Clergy Benefits (Source - 2004 Petition AC08, Journal page 354) It is requested of the annual conference that the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP), the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) and the optional, Basic Protection Plan (BPP), costs for active clergy and clergy retiring after Dec. 31, 1995 be paid for at the local level, and the optional, Basic Protection Plan (BPP), costs for retired clergy retired prior to Jan. 1, 1996 be shared by the retired clergy and the conference. Section I - Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) 1. Current service funding of the Ministerial Pension Plan will be calculated: a. Using salary and housing as the contribution base, with 100% of the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) being the maximum base amount, and b. Using a contribution rate of 11 %, and c. Contributions will be made to the Conference Pension office by the salary-paying unit (i.e. the local church, the conference, or other employer in cases of special appointment /employment). 2. Eligibility and participation are established and defined by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. 3. The MPP billing will be handled through the Conference Pension office. Section II - Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) 1. Current service funding of the Comprehensive Protection Plan will be calculated: a. Using salary and housing as the contribution base, with 200% of the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) being the maximum base amount, and b. Using a contribution rate of 4.4%, and c. Contributions will be made to the Conference Pension office by the salary-paying unit (i.e. the local church, the conference, or other employer in cases of special appointment / employment). 1. Eligibility and participation are established and defined by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. 2. The CPP billing will be handled through the conference. Section III - Basic Protection Plan (BPP) 1. The Basic Protection Plan is available as an optional benefit to active clergy, eligible retired clergy and lay employees of the conference (those employees working for the conference office). The Basic Protection Plan includes: a. Additional death benefits for active and retired clergy, and b. Death benefits for lay employees of the Conference, and 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 479

c. Disability coverage for lay employees, and d. Eligibility and participation are already established and defined by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. 2. Current service funding of the Basic Protection Plan will be funded by: a. Active clergy will pay 100% of the premium cost for all benefits, and b. Retired clergy (retired prior to January 1, 1996) would pay 60% of their death benefit costs and the conference would pay 40%, and c. Retired clergy (retiring after December 31, 1995) would pay 100% of their death benefit costs. 3. The total cost to the conference for the 40% support identified in III. B. 2. (above) is estimated to be about $5,000, depending upon the level of participation. 4. Local church lay employees may also enroll in the Basic Protection Plan as an optional benefit to be provided by their local church (as the employer). The employer must enroll directly with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits and all costs will be paid by the employee and/or the employer with no costs supported by the Conference Board of Pensions. Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005 E. Health Insurance Program and Funding (source - 2004 Petition AC 01, Journal page ) It is requested of the Annual Conference that the recommendations of the Conference Board of Pensions concerning health insurance plan and health insurance funding for 2005 be approved. Section I - Health Insurance Provider and Participation 1. The Conference will provide the HealthFlex health insurance plan in 2005. 2. The anniversary date will be January 1. 3. Eligibility will be established by the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, HealthFlex, and the Conference Board of Pensions. 4. All eligible retired clergy and spouses, surviving spouses, local pastors, active elders in the itinerant ministry and deacons serving a local church are encouraged to participate. Clergy must have been in the active plan for five consecutive years immediately prior to their retirement to be eligible for the retired plan. The spouse's eligibility is determined by the participant, however, the spouse of a retiree who did not participate in the plan for five consecutive years prior to reaching Medicare eligible age will not receive the financial benefit as outlined in Section II below. 5. This plan may also be available to clergy appointed beyond the local church, diaconal ministers, and full time lay employees of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference and local churches, but may require the participation of the employing agency as plan sponsor and subject to eligibility rules as established by the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits and HealthFlex. Section II - Participation and costs 1. Every charge in the conference will be apportioned and then billed monthly for the insurance cost for single coverage for every elder, deacons in full connection, local pastor, or transitional deacon appointed full time serving that charge. This rate will be a blended rate of all the plans selected by the Board and will include dental coverage. If the clergy chooses a more expensive plan, the charge will be billed at the higher rate. The payment for single coverage is mandatory for all charges even if the appointed clergy elects not to participate. There is no financial impact upon the conference for this coverage. 2. If the active clergy serving that charge wish to buy up to a more expensive plan and/or wish coverage for family members, the additional monthly costs will be billed to that charge, to be paid either by the clergy or the charge. There is no financial impact upon the conference for this coverage. 480 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

3. For retired elders, deacons, local pastors and transitional deacons, spouses and surviving spouses of Medicare age, the conference will pay 75% of the premium cost for the Medicare HMO or Supplement coverage. If the participant is eligible for a Medicare HMO but decides to buy up to a Supplement Plan, the participant will pay the full amount minus the conference's Medicare HMO contribution. The health insurance premium for the retired includes dental insurance if such coverage is included in the plan selected by the Conference Board. For those retiring after December 31, 2003, the clergy must have served for a minimum of ten (10) years of service or more to qualify for the 75% conference support. 4. For those retirees not yet of Medicare age, the conference will pay 25% of the cost of the base plan with 20 years of service and 50% of the cost of the base plan with 35 or more years of service. The spouse's eligibility is determined by the participant, however, the spouse of a retiree who did not participate in the plan for five consecutive years prior to retirement will not receive the financial benefit. The cost to the conference (paragraphs C and D - all retirees' HealthFlex funding support) for the year is estimated to be $1,025,000. 5. For the purpose of this petition, "years of service" shall be defined as years since original ordination/commissioning/licensing (if after 1981) or granting of pension credit (if ordained prior to 1982). Years of leave of absence or honorable location shall not be considered as "years of service." 6. The conference does not pay any of the cost of lay retirees' health insurance except in the case of employees of the annual conference, in which case they are treated the same as retired clergy, with no benefit for the spouse. The benefit is to be paid by the employing agency. 7. Health insurance for clergy (and their dependants) appointed to Incapacity Leave and receiving disability benefits from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits will be provided through the selected provider and paid 100% by the conference. If the clergy wants coverage different than the basic coverage in their area, the increased cost (buy up) will be paid by the clergy. The cost to the conference is estimated to be $143,900. Section III - Administration and clarification 1. The conference, working with HealthFlex, will process enrollments, collect premiums, reconcile funds and help to coordinate the plan. 2. The 2005 insurance rates and the retirees' rates will be established in the fall of 2004 by the Conference Board of Pensions after receipt of new premium rate information from HealthFlex. Effective Date: January 1, 2005 Termination Date: December 31, 2005 F. Health as Wholeness in Mission Initiative (Source -Petition 2004 AC 10) Let it be declared that an incentive program shall be continued by the Conference Board of Pensions to encourage both lay and clergy participants (active, retired, enrolled spouses & enrolled children over 18 years of age) in HealthFlex. This initiative aims for persons to take greater personal responsibility for their health by completing 3 meaningful steps toward better health stewardship. These 3 simple steps include: 1. An annual Wellness exam (as provided for in HealthFlex). 2. A Blood Screening (Chem Screen & Lipid Profile, etc.) 3. Completion of the On-line Health Risk Assessment (HRA) accessed at www.gbophb.org Our goal is 100% participation of all eligible persons. Following submission of appropriate proof of completion documentation (to be determined by the Annual Conference Board of Pensions) the Board shall pay $125 to the HealthFlex participant and each eligible dependant for completion of these steps toward wellness. For those who received their reward last year, the above steps must be completed anew (after July 1, 2004) to receive this year's cash incentive. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 481

Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: June 30, 2005 **(This petition is an exception to the rule for Section 2 and will not terminate in December of 2004 but instead upon June 30, 2005)

VII. Property Matters A. Loan Guarantee Policy Of the Trustees of the Rocky Mountain Conference (source- 2000 A/C Trustees Report) It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of this Conference, upon request, to provide a loan guarantee on behalf of Conference entities as they strive to further the mission and ministry of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church. Continuous changes in our conference ministry needs preclude a final and complete procedure for such loan guarantees, but certain guidelines have been established by the Trustees of the Conference. 1. Loan guarantees are provided only for loans that are taken out in accordance with all provisions of the Book of Discipline. This includes proper sequence of contacts with the District Superintendent and the District Committee on Building and Location. 2. At no time can the value of all loans guaranteed by the Conference Board of Trustees exceed three-fourths of the net worth of the Annual Conference as reported in the annual Treasurer's Report and published in the Journal. 3. The criteria for evaluation of all loan guarantee requests shall be set, and reviewed periodically, by the Conference Board of Trustees. Review of loan information may be necessary, and support from outside institutions (such as the Foundation of the Rocky Mountain Conference) in evaluating loan requests may be utilized. 4. Terms of loans cannot exceed fifteen (15) years. 5. When considering a loan guarantee request by a church or other Conference entity, the Board of Trustees will give priority in the following order: new church or worship facility, new church ground, church relocation, church or facility addition or other capital expenditures. 6. Further indebtedness by the indebted church will not be allowed unless approved by the Conference Board of Trustees. 7. Loan Guarantee Application Process a. Sources of funds to be considered should be: The United Methodist Development Fund (UMDF), The Rocky Mountain Conference Foundation, local bank(s) and other local churches. b. If the lending institution requests a Conference guarantee (or if such a request is anticipated), contact should be made promptly with the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the appropriate District Superintendent and the Director of New Ministries. c. The Director of New Ministries and/or the District Superintendent will bring a recommendation to a meeting of the Board of Trustees where a quorum is present and voting. d. The overall ministry health of the requesting church will be reviewed by looking into the recent history of apportionment support and the tenure of the clergy leadership at that specific church. e. Paragraph 2543 of the 1996 Book of Discipline requires certification by an Applicant that it will have on hand (or committed to it) sufficient funds to ensure payment of all project costs at the time of completion. Project costs include, but are not limited to: architectural, construction, legal costs, costs of furnishings, required bonds and permits, utility connection fees and other related costs. f. Escrow funds will be deposited with the Conference Treasurer. For new ministries, a total of three months escrowed funds may be required. For established, chartered churches, a total of six months escrowed funds may be required. g. The Applicant shall supply annually, or upon written request, to the Conference Treasurer, financial records of the church acceptable to the Conference Treasurer, 482 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

for the purposes of evaluating the financial status of the Applicant during the term of the guarantee. h. When the balance of the loan is not in excess of a level that Applicant's lender considers a safe borrowing level for the Applicant and not requiring a guarantee, the Applicant agrees to cooperate with the Conference should the Conference request a release from its guarantee. 8. Legal Requirements In making an application to the Trustees for a loan guarantee on behalf of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church ("the Conference"), the following legal requirements shall be met by the applicant: a. Copies of the Loan Application, Loan Agreement, Note, Deed of Trust, proposed Loan Guarantee, and any other loan documents required of the Applicant by the lending institution for the proposed loan, shall be delivered to the Conference Chancellor for review. b. A copy of the mortgagee's title insurance commitment proposing to insure the lender to the Applicant has applied, must be submitted to the Conference Chancellor for review. c. The title to the property must be vested in the Applicant in accordance with the laws of the State where the Applicant is situated. d. The Deed under which title is held must contain the Trust Clause as set forth in The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. An original hazard insurance policy is required, with an extended coverage endorsement naming the Conference as an additional insured and in an amount equal to the full insurable replacement value of the improvements on the premises. B. Historical Landmark Designation Recommendation of the Trustees of the Rocky Mountain Conference (Source- 2000 Annual Conference Trustees Report) Paragraph 2512.7 of the 2000 Book of Discipline directs Annual Conferences to develop a policy for response to actions by governmental bodies seeking to designate church property as historical, cultural or architectural landmarks. That paragraph reads: "The board shall develop a policy for an Annual Conference, on behalf of any local church, church related agency, or district or Annual Conference Board of Trustees located within the bounds of the Annual Conference, to any governmental effort to designate a property held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church (Paragraph 2503) by any such Board of Trustees as a cultural, historical, or architectural landmark." Landmark designation was initiated for the purpose of preserving and protecting those places that shaped our past and form a vital part of our future. Landmark designation sounds prestigious. It is important to weigh the advantages over the disadvantages, however, before making the decision to apply for historic designation of church property. One advantage is that it may allow a church surrounded by commercial properties to stave off encroachment by developers. Another advantage is that it might possibly attract the interest of new parishioners, increasing the church's membership and resources. Finally, official landmark status may result in public funds being available for church repairs and restoration efforts. The above advantages may not be enough to outweigh the limitations that landmark status imposes on a religious property occupant. That status may impose significant controls and financial burdens on the occupants of the property. For example, once a location receives a landmark designation, then approval must be sought of a government body for any changes that will effect the exterior (and sometimes interior) of the historic property. The site may be sold, but the restrictions placed on alternations to the site tend to reduce property value dramatically. Landmark status could be a virtual curse for a religious organization. Congregations today may be smaller due to neighborhood changes resulting in dwindling attendance. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 483

The high cost of living has made it impossible for many people to devote as great a portion of their income to the church. The restrictions placed on a religious organization may lead to serious economic hardship. For example, if a local church decides that it can no longer afford the upkeep on its old, expensive stained glass windows and wants to replace them with contemporary glass, the government body in charge of approving such changes may deny that request. If a local church decides to build an addition onto a historic sanctuary, the governmental unit in charge of approving such an addition may again say "no", or may impose significant financial burdens on the church before approving the changes. If the church decides to tear down an old shack that is just an eyesore on its property, again the governmental body may say "no" if the property is designated an historic landmark. The designation also can affect changes to the heating or cooling system of a large sanctuary. Attempts to make the church comply with disability provisions to allow for handicapped access may be more complicated because of restrictions on changes to the structure. Landmark designation prevents those entrusted with the property from certain activities such as demolition or unsympathetic activities to historic property. Consequently, the Rocky Mountain Conference Board of Trustees advises that leaders of local churches exercise extreme caution before committing church property to entanglements and restrictions that could not be reversed by future generations.

VIII. Other Policy Matters.

Editor’s Note: Section VIII will be completed in future editions of the Conference Journal.)

SECTION 3: ONGOING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A. Recognizing Clergy Entering Retired Relationship (Source-2003 petition AC -20) 1. At the Annual Conference Session at which a clergy person takes the retired relationship, one of the ways of celebrating this new transition shall be to recognize those clergy persons at the reading of the appointment. 2. This recognition shall be done by districts for both pastors serving congregations and those serving in extension ministries. Effective Date: July 1, 2003 Termination Date: Permanent B. Structure of Older Adult Council (Source -2003 petition AC 32) 1. That the following structure for the Older Adult Council at the Conference level be approved: a. Purpose – The Older Adult Council shall serve as an advocate for older adult concerns and issues and shall support ministries by, with, and for older adults in the districts and local churches. b. Membership – The council shall be made up of twelve members – one from each district and six at large. The members will serve three years and will be on a rotating term of office. They may serve for an additional three-year term but cannot serve more than six consecutive years. Those serving shall be men and women in good standing in The United Methodist Church, older and younger adults, members of racial and ethnic minority groups, laity and clergy, and persons from large and small churches. A chairperson, secretary and any other officers deemed necessary will be selected from within the council. 484 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004

c. Meetings – The council will meet a minimum of two times during the year. d. Responsibilities: 1) Assist local churches in the identification of the needs, concerns and potential contributions of older adults. Sponsor training opportunities that will assist local churches in planning a comprehensive ministry by, with, and for older adults. 2) Develop and distribute resources that will undergird local church older adult ministries. 3) Advocate the development and implementation and policies that will make the local church “older adult” friendly. This would include policies making church buildings and grounds architecturally accessible and safe for older adults. 4) Encourage cooperative older adult programs among local churches, other faith groups and community agencies. 5) Establish other responsibilities as determined by the council. Effective Date: January 1, 2004 Termination Date: Permanent C. Special Relationship and Covenant with the Annual Conference f the United Methodist in the Democratic Republic of Angola (Source -2003 petition AC 34) That a new Rocky Mountain Conference Angola Advocates program be established through the Conference Board of Global Ministries in cooperation with the Africa Partnership Committee and the Board of Laity for the years 2003-2008; That a Steering Committee be formed to design and guide this program considering the following possibilities: 1. Church to church covenants would be developed involving prayer partnerships and support of pastors. 2. The two bishops from Angola would be invited to speak at the 2004 session of the Rocky Mountain Conference 3. United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) teams would be recruited to visit Angola 4. Members of the United Methodist Church in Angola would visit the Rocky Mountain Conference 5. Projects would be selected for funding That funding for United Methodist projects in both the East and West Conferences be raised through the “Bridges of Love” program planned as an Advance Special by the Board of Lay Ministry and other giving initiatives of local churches. Effective Date: July 1, 2003 Termination Date: December 31, 2008 D. Nominating Committee (Source - 1986 Petition #201) The Conference Nominating Committee shall be accountable directly to the Annual Conference. E. Personnel Polices and Practices Committee (Source - 1993 Petition #103) The purpose of the Rocky Mountain Personnel Policies and Practices Committee is to adopt, monitor and revise personnel policies and practices for conference staff and volunteers. It shall be in consultation with District Superintendents, Director of Support Services and Director of Mission & Ministry. A report shall be given to the Bishop annually. F. Conference Church Ethics and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (Source - 1999 Petition #AC07) Every (pastor) active clergy person must attend an updated Conference Church Ethics and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training at least once every four years. It is strongly recommended that every church employee, laity in leadership roles, and retired clergy also attend a Conference Ethics and Sexual Misconduct Training at least once every four years. 2004 Rocky Mountain Conference Rules & Policies - 485

G. NEW MINISTRIES DEVELOPMENT (Source - 2004 Petition AC13, Journal page 360) The clergy and laity members of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church are committed to: 1. Supporting the goal of starting 12 new urban churches, 12 new rural churches and 12 new ethnic ministries in the Rocky Mountain Conference by the end of 2012; and 2. Requiring each Sub-district to identify at least five potential opportunities for the development of new ministries in their Sub-District by January 1, 2005; and 3. Encouraging each Sub-District to identify to their respective District Superintendent, potential lay and clergy leadership for new ministries development by January 1, 2005; and 4. Challenging each church in the Rocky Mountain Conference to emphasize new ministries development by opening its doors and pulpit to receive this evangelism of church growth and diversity on at least one Sunday during the year and prior to the 2005 Annual Conference; and 5. Challenging the membership of the Rocky Mountain Conference to make special financial contributions to the New Ministries Development Fund in the Rocky Mountain Conference as a means of providing for new ministries in the conference. 6. Encouraging the Bishop to designate a person in each district/subdistrict for the task of spreading the gospel of new ministry growth. 7. Promising the potential members of these new churches that no new church will be started without a comprehensive ten-year plan for encouraging and supporting the church. That plan will include involvement by the United Methodist Churches in the surrounding communities, district and at the Annual Conference level. Effective Date: July 1, 2004 Termination Date: December 31, 2005 486 - Rules & Policies Rocky Mountain Conference 2004