HC Journal 2003 p1-540 12/11/03 3:09 PM Page i JOURNAL of the HOLSTON ANNUAL CONFERENCE of THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Successor Conference to: Holston Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1824) Holston Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1845) Holston Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1865) Tennessee Conference of the United Brethren Church (1866) East Tennessee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1880) Holston Conference of the Methodist Church (1939) Tennessee Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (1947) Tennessee-Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Church (1964) THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION JUNE 8-11, 2003 Ray W. Chamberlain, Jr., Presiding Bishop George R. Stuart Auditorium Lake Junaluska, North Carolina Conference Secretary/Editor .................................................. Dennie D. Humphreys Assistant Secretaries .................................................. Q. David Green, Mary Parson ........................................Bradley H. Scott, Linda Bird Wright Journal Cost: Conference Distribution: $12.00 per copy (Perfect-bound or Loose-leaf) i HC Journal 2003 p1-540 12/11/03 3:09 PM Page ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Bishop’s Greeting ................................................................................ 1 Extended Cabinet 2003-2004 ............................................................... 2 2003 Class of Elders in Full Connection ............................................. 3 2003 Class of Deacons in Full Connection ......................................... 4 2003 Class of Associate Members........................................................ 4 2003 Class of Ordained Probationary Members ................................. 5 2003 Class of Commissioned Probationary Members......................... 5 First Time Local Pastors ...................................................................... 6 Reflections of Retiring Clergy ............................................................ 8 Sending Forth Service: William Willimon ......................................... 21 Pioneer Clergywoman: Mattye Bowman............................................ 22 I. Conference Officials A. Conference Officers .................................................................... 23 B. Appointment Cabinet Team ........................................................ 24 C. Clergy Support Team .................................................................. 26 D. Connectional Ministry Team ....................................................... 26 E. Communications Team ............................................................... 28 F. Financial Services Team ............................................................. 29 G. Holston Conference Foundation Team ....................................... 29 H. Johnson City Satellite Office Support Staff ................................ 30 I. Knoxville Center Support Staff .................................................. 30 J. Secretary to the Bishop .................................................................30 K. Conference Archivist .................................................................. 30 L. Presidents/CEO’s of Conference-Related Institutions ................ 31 M. Holston Conference Delegation .................................................. 32 N. United Methodist Bishops with Special Relationships to the Holston Conference .......................................................... 33 ii HC Journal 2003 p1-540 12/11/03 3:09 PM Page iii II. Conference Organization A. Cabinet, Teams, Boards, Councils, Committees, Ministry Areas ....................................................... 34 • Directory: Members of Conference Teams, Boards, Councils and Committees .......................................... 45 B. Conference-Related Institutions and Agencies, Boards of Trustees, Directors, and Representatives ................... 69 C. District Boards and Committees ................................................. 76 III. Business of the Annual Conference A. Schedule and Agenda .................................................................. 85 Harry Denman Awards ..................................................................... 90 Francis Asbury Award ....................................................................... 90 B. Daily Proceedings ....................................................................... 91 C. Clergy Session ........................................................................... 111 D. “Business of the Annual Conference” Report .......................... 115 E. Certificate of Ordination ........................................................... 148 IV. Appointments A. Ministerial Appointments .......................................................... 149 • Appointment Codes ............................................................... 183 B. Remuneration Received by Clergy • Appointed to Extension Ministries ....................................... 184 V. Reports, Resolutions A. Reports CABINET Cabinet Report of the District Superintendents .................. 185 DISCIPLESHIP TEAM Discipleship Team ............................................................... 187 Bishop’s Perspective .............................................................188 Communications Team ........................................................ 190 Missions Team .................................................................... 191 Advance Specials ............................................................. 191 iii HC Journal 2003 p1-540 12/11/03 3:09 PM Page iv Nurture Team ...................................................................... 196 Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry............196 Hiwassee College President ........................................197 Wesley Foundations .................................................. 198 Emory and Henry College...........................................201 Hiwassee College ........................................................202 Tennessee Wesleyan College.......................................202 Children’s Ministries Team .............................................. 203 Conference Council on Youth Ministries ........................ 204 Camp and Retreat Ministry Board ................................... 205 Older Adult Ministry Team................................................206 Young Adult Ministry Team ..............................................206 Outreach Advocacy Team ................................................... 206 Stewardship Team .................................................................207 Witness Team ...................................................................... 207 Churches of Excellence in Evangelism – 2002 ............... 208 Director of Connectional Ministries ................................... 211 BOARD OF LAITY ................................................................ 211 BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY .................................. 212 • Certified Christian Educators ......................................... 213 • Certified Music Directors ............................................... 213 GROUPS RELATED TO THE CABINET AND ORDAINED MINISTRY Orders .................................................................................. 214 Wesley Institute .....................................................................214 COUNCIL ON FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION President’s Report ............................................................... 215 Holston Conference 2004 Budget Summary ...................... 216 Holston Conference 2004 Budget ....................................... 217 Recommendations and Guidelines ...................................... 223 Financial Reports: • Audit Report ................................................................... 226 Five Star Churches .............................................................. 244 iv HC Journal 2003 p1-540 12/11/03 3:09 PM Page v Conference Statistician..........................................................247 • Exhibit I .......................................................................... 248 • Exhibit II ......................................................................... 250 • Exhibit III ....................................................................... 252 • Exhibit IV ....................................................................... 254 • Exhibit V ......................................................................... 256 Task Force on Stewardship Advancement ............................258 ADMINISTRATION Board of Pensions ............................................................... 259 • Blue Cross-Blue Shield Premium Rates ........................ 266 Board of Trustees ................................................................ 267 Personnel Resources Team .................................................. 268 Commission on Equitable Compensation ........................... 269 SUPPORT GROUPS United Methodist Men ........................................................ 272 United Methodist Women ................................................... 272 CONFERENCE RELATED AGENCIES AND INSTITUTES Asbury, Inc. ......................................................................... 273 Holston United Methodist Home for Children ................... 274 Holston Conference Foundation ......................................... 275 Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia, Inc. ..............276 Southeastern Jurisdictional Administrative