"Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well." 1 Peter 4:10 CEV 2014 Conference Directory New England Annual Conference The United Methodist Church Conference Vision Statement Transformed by the Holy Spirit, united in trust, we will boldly proclaim Christ to the world. ~~~ Conference Mission Statement Our mission as the New England Conference is to equip, connect, and support local, regional and global ministries to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS OPEN DOORS CONTENTS – DIRECTORY Mission/Vision/Open Hearts .................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Bishop’s Picture........................................................................................................................................................................2 District Superintendent Pictures...........................................................................................................................................3 Conference Staff and Officer’s Pictures ...............................................................................................................................8 Area Response Team ............................................................................................................................................................13 Committees............................................................................................................................................................................15 Laity Directory ......................................................................................................................................................................18 Clergy Directory ...................................................................................................................................................................85 Church Directory................................................................................................................................................................162 Surviving Spouses...............................................................................................................................................................267 2012 General and Jurisdictional Conference Boards and Committee........................................................................276 Comments/Error Form......................................................................................................................................................277 Dates & Deadlines ..............................................................................................................................................................278 Index.....................................................................................................................................................................................280 Directions.............................................................................................................................................................................282 Other Officers......................................................................................................................................................................283 Other Agencies....................................................................................................................................................................284 District Superintendents and Staff .........................................................................................................Inside Back Cover Conference Office & Staff....................................................................................................................................Back Cover CONTENTS – JOURNAL Mission/Vision/Open Hearts .................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Bishop's Letter .........................................................................................................................................................................4 Officers for New England Annual Conference, 2014–2015..............................................................................................5 RS-212 – Conference Committee on Leadership...............................................................................................................6 2015 Budget ...........................................................................................................................................................................18 RS-216 – Strategic Plan – Executive Summary ................................................................................................................22 Daily Proceedings for 2014 .................................................................................................................................................27 Bishop’s Reply to Question of Law .....................................................................................................................................54 Certificate of Ordination .....................................................................................................................................................61 Journal Certification.............................................................................................................................................................62 Conference Actions ..............................................................................................................................................................63 Excused from Annual Conference .....................................................................................................................................84 Business of the Annual Conference ...................................................................................................................................85 Appointments – Retired Pastors.......................................................................................................................................119 Appointments......................................................................................................................................................................123 Reports .................................................................................................................................................................................135 Reports Addendum ............................................................................................................................................................172 District Superintendents’ Reports.....................................................................................................................................175 Memoirs ...............................................................................................................................................................................181 Chronological Roll of Ministerial Members...................................................................................................................206 Roll of Conference Sessions ..............................................................................................................................................216 Workers in the Church Triumphant ................................................................................................................................217 Faith Richardson’s Historical Chart (Denominational Forebears) ..............................................................................223 Bishop's Decision of Law...................................................................................................................................................224 Salaries..................................................................................................................................................................................227 Pastoral Record ..................................................................................................................................................................228 Conference Rules ................................................................................................................................................................271 Conference Schedule (Agenda) ........................................................................................................................................279 Independent Auditor's Report ..........................................................................................................................................280 Statistician’s Report.............................................................................................................................................................283 Statistics ...............................................................................................................................................................................284 Comments & Errors Form ................................................................................................................................................339 Dates & Deadlines ..............................................................................................................................................................340