He has a background in education, having taught college students in Korea and Myanmar. She is also a coffee lover. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Complementary Certificate in Ecumenical Studies from the Bossey Ecumenical Institute of the World Council of Churches in Switzerland. Also, he served as pastor in his city, Bogot, for 8 years. Dongkue is passionate about preaching, teaching, and nurturing ministries. For the complete January 1, 2023 clergy appointments, CLICK HERE, Name From To Effective, Walter Prescher Rio Texas Conf Reagan 2/15/2023, Bridgette Prescher Rio Texas Conf Thorndale Friendship 2/15/2023, Billy Bledsoe (LM) Nacogdoches, Carthage, St. Andrews 2/15/2023 Simpson Campground, Maggie Young Matagorda UMC Retirement 3/1/2023, Don Brown Ext. Andrew is set to graduate from Drew Theological School in May 2023 with a Master of Divinity and a Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice and Prison Ministry. Living in Saarland - The European Institute for Advanced - EIABM Despite European-American settlement and modern development, this land continues to have 0000031757 00000 n About Us About Us; Vision, Mission and Values . His passion lies in preaching and teaching the word of God, with a particular fondness for John 10:10b, which says, I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Young Cheol and his wife, Youngmi, have been blessed with two daughters. Prior to his ministry, he worked as a social worker. Appointments are for one-year periods. serves as the Chaplain alongside his fellow brethren of the Blue Knights NJ XV, a law enforcement motorcycle club, and is proud to be a member of the Skylands Walk to Emmaus community. Brian has served his local congregation as a, n adult Sunday School teacher, Lay Leader, He was a member of the gospel quartet, In His Name. Brian, has a heart for those on the margins of society and believes. He enjoys playing tennis, golf, jogging, walking, and hiking. Loves visiting members and helping them grow their faith in God. In her free time, Ronell lovesto travel, garden, draw/paint, and follow all things Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe. George Lagos appointed to Franklinville UMC in addition to Plainville UMC George Lagos is a Licensed Local Pastor since 2020. Houston, TX 77002 During his chaplaincy and CPE training at Overlook Medical Center, he was blessed with the birth of his two children, and he remains grateful to the hospital. 0000003112 00000 n Part-time and full-time clergy appointments sometimes occur outside the traditional appointment season. Rev. As an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, Dr. Gates served as pastor, missionary and associate professor over the past 45 years. as a pastor since 1994 in various congregational settings. The Rev. and associate professor over the past 45 years, has a passion for lifelong learning and has focu, tion throughout his career. Jason Gattis will be appointed as senior pastor at First-Centenary United Methodist Church in Chattanooga and Rev. He is a churchman who believes that the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Holiness message is the most relevant message for our world today. 0000085152 00000 n Fill out the support form. Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. He has served as pastor for more than 35 years and 10 years as a missionary to the Republic of South Africa. He enjoys challenging himself and derives pleasure from exploring the question, Why? 0000043162 00000 n He is blessed with three ladies in his life: his wife and ministry partner Jayoung, and daughters Sofia and Gabrielle (as well as their two cats). Peggys devotion to kingdom-building and the belief in the care and wholeness of Gods people motivates her passion for God and the ministry! He is married to Susan and they have four children. Min. ISAM Congress 2023 - August 26-30 Clergy who leave The United Methodist Church do not surrender their clergy credentials unless they are facing some other disciplinary action, the denomination's top court ruled. Min. Phone: 713-521-9383 Peggy is also the Director of Administration and Accounting for a non-for-profit in NYC. Rev. He holds an M.Div from Methodist Theological School in South Korea, as well as a Master of Church Ministries from Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas. 0000096814 00000 n 0000086756 00000 n She earned her M.Div. Appointments. 0000093744 00000 n Horeb in Warren, Asbury in Woodstown, and Trinity in Marmora. In Zimbabwe, I worked with Non Governmental organizations to identify and provide help to the vulnerable children from the community I was teaching. It is the intention of Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball to appoint (or assign) the following persons effective July 1, 2021, unless otherwise noted. from Drew Theological School, a Th.M. in Counseling from Handong Global University and an M.Div. Sungwoo Kim has served the Korean Methodist Church for over 10 years as a youth ministry pastor and associate pastor. She is aNative of Fort Smith, Arkansas who was raised in New York City and graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. Pastor Doug has served as an NCD coach, Clergy and Candidacy Mentor, Police Chaplain, and as a Board member of Camps and Conferences. He currently serves as a student assistant pastor at the United Methodist Church in Madison, NJ, co-leading and assisting the churchs ministries with the lead pastor since June 2021. She enjoys walking, hiking, bicycling and yoga. Appointment & Retirement | Northern Illinois Conference Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Theological and Philosophical Studies in Religion at Drew Universitys Graduate Division of Religion. Iowa Conference: 2022-2023 Appointments (Recently Released) - iaumc.org His wife, Irene, is a concert pianist and piano teacher; he has two daughters: Samantha and Rachel, and a son-in-law: Matthew. David and Nishat are the proud parents of one daughter, Alia, her husband, Ryan, and grandparents to an aspiring toddler, Emrys. She has a M.Div. Appointments - Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Home | Leadership Formation | Appointments Appointments One of the traditions of annual conference sessions is 'the fixing of appointments' by the presiding Bishop. After completing her BFA in Theatre Performance, she earned her M.Div. Phone: 573-441-1770 He has lived in South Korea, India, the Philippines, and the U.S. and received theological education from Drew Theological School and Yale Divinity School. (Trinity College BA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School M.Div.). Jin has been in ministry with diverse groups of people, from young families to seniors of various cultural backgrounds. On the day of the appointment you will receive your registration certificate, which you need for example to open a bank account or for the . He is a man of prayer, faith, and belief in miracles, and has a strong desire to unite people and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. She feels called to do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can She believes creative worship and expression deepens our sense of Gods presence in us and in the world. (804) 521-1100, Request to Advertise Event with Conference. Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church | 11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759 . I am currently in my second year of my M. Div at Drew University. He and his wife Bonnie have four children ranging in age from 10 to 38, three of whom are adopted through the foster system. She was commissioned as a Provisional Elder in 2022. He enjoys playing table tennis and badminton and hopes to try CrossFit and hiking when the opportunity arises. To make an appointment contact +49 (0) 681/501-00 or zab@lava.saarland.de. Columbia, MO 65202 He is the father of a six-year-old girl, Laura Camila. Rev. According to the latest tally by United Methodist News Service, nearly 2,500 congregations have disaffiliated from the denomination since 2019. She has served the First Korean UMC of Cherry Hill from 2014 as an associate pastor. Our team of communications experts from around the conference can assist you with questions about general communications, live streaming, social media, and video production. Minkah is currently pursuing an, at Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey. Oct. 12 Pastor Brian Berger, to Smithville UMC in Dunkirk, from Waters Memorial in St Leonard Aug. 3 He then attended Drew University Theological School where he received an M.Div. Homepage - Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church The Missouri Annual Conference In his free time, he enjoys woodworking and car repair, and occasionally participates in marathons. Appointment Announcements March 27, 2023. R.S.V.P. He currently serves as a pastor at Green Village UMC. Hartsville District LSM [], PLEASE NOTE: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Cornerstone UMC- 2697 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill Trinity UMC- 22 E Liberty St, York St. Johns UMC- 130 Tom Hall St, Fort Mill Attendance of [], Spartanburg District Lay Servant Spring Classes April 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2023 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Beaumont UMC 687 N. Liberty St. Spartanburg, SC Click on the following link [], Beginning in 2007 each local church in the South Carolina Annual Conference was expected to write and maintain a Safe Sanctuary Policy and to review it annually. She has served as an associate pastor at Eunpyung Methodist Church in Seoul, as a childrens pastor at Francis Asbury-National Korean UMC in Rockville, MD, as lead pastor at Union Grove & Willow Grove UMC in Pittsgrove, NJ, and as senior pastor at Thiells Garnerville UMC since 2018. In 2020, he interned at Covenant United Methodist Church in Plainfield, NJ. He is currently a member of Asbury Community Church a Methodist Ministry, in Woodlynne where he assists Pastor Blackwell, serving in various leadership roles. 0000088659 00000 n Through Gods boundless grace and love, Daekyung is called to support and care for the community, using digital ministry and pastoral care to spread the love of Jesus and transform lives. Gerald is currently attending Drew University School of Theology working toward his Master of Divinity Degree. Daekyungs family spent eight years in the Philippines from 1997 to 2005, dedicating themselves to serving those in need through medical treatment, education, and building churches. Shirley and her husband Ron have three children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Holston Appointment Information - Holston Conference of the United My wifes name is Blessing, and we are blessed to have a beautiful daughter named. Jill Hubbard-Smith is a lifelong Methodist rooted in love for the Divine and neighbor. The name has changed various times: American Methodist Historical Society (1856-1943), Baltimore Conference . Tori Flath has served as a pastor at Minotola UMC for six years, four of which she also served at Piney Hollow UMC. Having worked in corporate for thirty-five years and serving in the US military as a member of USMC a Viet Nam veteran and member of the NJ Army National Guard for 22 years. He has served in various churches in the New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and Korea; focusing on preaching, Bible study, and pastoral care and counseling. 30006u;2-?L|`:jjmzXwH7Z5. Maurice is a lifelong resident of Southern New Jersey, and a third-generation Methodist Pastor. 0000085831 00000 n Joseph Date of Move: Jul-01-2023 To: Whatcoat UMC and Delaware District Superintendent District: Delaware From: Delaware District Superintendent District: Delaware Barnett, Rev. David Tillisch is a native of New Jersey who is passionate about leading churches to be incubators of disciples and engaged servants of their communities. to Greenwood District Office (gwdist@umcsc.org) by May 10, 2023. Residents' Registration | Welcome Center - Universitt des Saarlandes Daekyung Ko, a native of South Korea, is currently pursuing his M.Div at Drew Theological School in New Jersey, driven by a lifelong passion for ministry and a deep-rooted desire to make a positive impact on the world. Her cross-cultural experiences have been formative in ministry, embodying the beauty in diversity and the harmony in differences. She also earned a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary where she also received the Jagow Award for Excellence on Homiletics and Speech. Posted April 4, 2021. 0000085458 00000 n from Drew Theological School, where she studied Child Studies and Christian Education. Appointments - Wisconsin Conference of the UMC 2021-22 Ministerial Appointments - South Carolina UMC Featured Article From the Bishop's Desk. 980 Madison Avenue Norristown, PA 19403 Ph: 800-828-9093 Fax: 610-666-9093 Email. Witnessing the transformative power of the gospel firsthand, he strives to create a Christ-centered and Spirit-led faith community that embraces people of all backgrounds and beliefs. 0000086063 00000 n Rev. Kaskaskia, and other Native American nations. Doug and his wife Joann have four children and one grandchild. Prior to coming to the United States, ChangYong served as a staff member for the English Ministry of ChungDong First Methodist Church in Seoul, Korea and as a Youth pastor at Kun-Bit Methodist Church in Yong-In, Korea. She is a happily married child of God, blessed with a beautiful daughter Katherine and a wonderful son Thomas, with a grandchild on the way. Unless otherwise noted, all appointments take effect on July 1, 2020. Following his mission, he served as a youth preacher at Hannam-dong Korean Methodist Church in Seoul until June 2019. United Methodist Churches of Indiana Less than a week after a judge declined to intervene, representatives of the United . Sign up for newsletters.