Ronell Howard will be the new District Superintendent starting January 1, 2023, for the Central District which covers from Trenton, New Jersey to the Jersey Shore. Wil is married to Ashley Wilson, a US-2 alum and Candler graduate. Lark McCalman has been fortunately blessed and anointed to serve as pastor to the vibrant and Spirit filled congregation of Park Avenue St. Johns UMC since 2018. She believes that God wants us to be like the Good Samaritan, who was willing to move beyond their personal beliefs to help someone in need. Rev. Prior to that, he served in a cooperative parish that included five churches in the Gateway South District. Her hobbies are contemplative photography, golf, crafting, and fur baby Sally. Preparing and delivering Christmas fruit baskets, food drives for the local food pantry, bible programs with the West Greene grade school, and a service in the park, where the community is encouraged to attend, are just a few ways Nebo and Fairview continue to be the hands and feet of Christ in the community. Prior to this appointment, she was the lead pastor at Centenary UMC in Lambertville and Linvale UMC in Ringoes. 800-849-4433 (Toll-Free) 919-773-2308 (Fax) NC Conference of. The church building was built on Savannah Road. Intentional Missional Alignment Process Task Force, Staff-Parish Relations Committee Evaluation Video. He has 3 beautiful children, an excellent partner in ministry- his wife Jennifer, 2 cats, and a dog. James is passionateabout creative worship, student ministries and the discipleship of new believers. The United Methodist Church. Since September 2019, Marco serves as pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Asbury Park. At age twelve, his family moved to Pennsauken, NJ where his mother still lives. UMCPastor.org. HyunHui completed her M. Div at Drew Theological School and currently is a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theological and Philosophical Studies at Drew University. Eliezer Franqui was born in New Jersey and raised in Camuy, Puerto Rico. He is also a highly talented musician who can play piano, guitar, and drums. Reverend Marco Depestre was born in Haiti to a family of nine children of the late Reverend & Mrs. Marco Depestre Sr. Called to ministry after a career in the field of agronomy, after theological training and ordination to ministry of the Word and Sacrament, he served as pastor in Jamaica and later in Haiti. While working towards his license in mental health, he began working for a community mental health agency. As a rookie retiree, Brandon Cho will begin his new ministry at Old FUMC with faith and dedication. McKnight UMC is located in the southern part of Ross Township high on a hilltop just east of McKnight Road in the McKnight Village neighborhood. He has two degrees from Boston University, a bachelors in hospitality administration and a Masters of Divinity. Six years later, he was also appointed to Hamilton Memorial UMC and has served both churches as Senior Pastor since his appointments. The church is a strong, loving, and active community of believers who work together in all programs and projects of the church. He earned a bachelors degree from Temple University in 1990 and an M.Div at Palmer Theological Seminary in 2011. She was raised in New York City. Deb Epley, currently pastor at Lester's Chapel in Columbiana, will become pastor of Talladega First United Methodist Church. Melissa Rynders, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the East District, announced that Bishop Carlo Rapanut intends to appoint Rev. He uses his passion in arts and music to serve God wherever he can go. She has served at Neshanic, Sergeantsville, and Washington UMC. Rick Owen will have new duties in their Cabinet-level appointments for the United Methodist North Alabama Conference. Iraida is a Certified Spiritual Director, a Lewis Community Leadership Fellow, and a Spiritual Inventory Certified Practitioner. Bud Fickley was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA where he graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School. Her research focuses on faith formation in households and the intersections of spirituality and well-being. The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a worldwide mainline Protestant . Having a passion for business, economic empowerment, and education, Anson holds a BS in Finance from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Richard and Paula have been married for 40 years. He lived in Maryland for sixteen years until he moved to New Jersey with his wife, Hanna, in 2018. His has a passion for seeking justice in local communities and navigating through the tough questions of the Christian faith. Melissa D. Shortridge, Superintendent 1298 Washington St. East, (PO BOX 764), Lewisburg, WV 24901 . Several building transitions occurred until the church settled into its current building on California Ave. in Pittsburghs North Boroughs of Avalon/Bellevue. He came to the U.S in 2006 and served First Korean UMC in Cherry Hill for 9 years as an associate pastor, 4 years part-time, and 5 years full-time. John Wesley Morrison has served GNJAC in pastoral and academic ministry for 38 years. Sue Jung Shin was born in Queens, NY, raised in Seoul, Korea, and lived in NJ for 18 years. John loves Disco, Salsa, and Barry White. Sheenjoys stamping, knitting and gathering with friends over good food. Rev. She also obtained a Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry from the Boston Theological Institute. Rev. He is currently a student at Drew Theological School working toward his M. Div. Cross-racial and cross-cultural appointments are made as a creative response to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the church and in its leadership. His favorite phrase is God will make a way where there seems to be no way. He is married to his wife Odaisy, and they have two children, Gaby, and Matthew. 803 Main Street. Robyn has been bringing Gods Word to Gods people for over 35 years through worship, youth, kids ministry and teaching Sunday School. i am new here. He graduated with an M.Div. the bishop may appoint a "local pastor" to serve the pastoral appointment. A womens group continues to thrive. Since coming to the US in 2014, He served as youth pastor at Monmouth Grace United Methodist Church in Eatontown for three years and is currently serving at Union Grove United Methodist Church and Willow Grove United Methodist Church since 2018. 178 years later Dutilh UMC is a vibrant congregation seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ who love God, love others, and love to serve. from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, M.Div. ____ _____ United Methodist Church, not . The New Hope Charge is located in the northern part of the Indiana District. Joe is married to Denise with four amazing children: Gabby, Curtis, Paul, and Claire. Epworth is a small church with a big heart. She is passionate about making the Scriptures come alive and have meaning for the daily lives of her congregation. 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. He grew up in the projects and playedbaseball for Cardinal Spellman High. Dr. Joy Arroyo grew up in Michigan in the Wesleyan tradition. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Drew Theological Seminary. He is passionate about evangelism and church growth. Local Pastor Licensing School; Mentoring; Safe Gatherings; . From 2012 to 2015, he served as a chaplain, delivering spiritual care in a hospital, hospice, and nursing home settings. Schuyler is also an On-Site Project Manager for SGS & CO, and works at Sabra Dipping Company in White Plains, NewYork. Hyungkoo was born and raised in South Korea. Christine is a loving aunt to two nieces, one nephew, and now three grand-nieces and one grandnephew. Click here to search by department. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary and focused on political theology and philosophy. As a lifelong United Methodist, Scott Cliffton grew up serving in the church. In addition, Bo has been serving as a youth pastor at Calvary KUMC since 2018. She received her Bachelor of Theology from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, her Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School, and is currently studying a Master of Arts in Religion at Drew. Lark was born in Guyana South America and received her M.Div. Cameron has been serving Cranford United Methodist Church since 2014 and currently serves on the Raritan Valley District Committee on Ministry. The preschool continues to enjoy a season of stability and improvement. Box 50517, Fort Worth, Texas 76105. He is married to Juree with two beautiful daughters: Ria and Roa. She has served various congregations over the past years as an educator, youth pastor, social worker and Bible instructor. He has been blessed to serve at Trinity in Spotswood (1999-2010) and Jackson Church (2010-present). Adam was born in Pittsburgh and spent his entire life in the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. He believes that the renewal of the Church in the Wesleyan tradition is to be found in recovering the beliefs and practices of the early Methodists: searching the Scriptures, understanding the basics and exploring the richness of the Christian faith (especially through Christian Believer study groups), following the General Rules, participating in small groups, and singing and meditating upon the rich hymnody of John and Charles Wesley. in 2017. He has served in local church ministry for 21 years in a variety of roles. He has served as Chair of the National Plan for Hispanic-Latino Ministries and member of the Cultural Competence Task Force, Raritan Valley District Committee on Ordained Ministry, Raritan Valley District Poverty Task Force, and Justice For Our Neighbors. He graduated from Drew University with an M.Div. They enjoy time with family and friends. She is passionate about connecting with and meeting the needs of those in her congregation, and working collaboratively with her church to serve those in their local community. 400 South Eufaula Ave. Eufaula AL 36072. Sunghyuk is happy to serve the Lord with his wife, Joy who is serving Bridgewater UMC as a Music Specialist. He graduated from Hyupsung University in South Korea with Bachelor of Theology from Hyupsung University, and from Drew Theological School with an M.Div. After graduating from Connellsville High School in 1970, he studied Social Studies and took classes at Pitt and Fairmont State University, where he graduated in 1982. In 2020, she was commissioned as a Provisional Elder. This is his second appointment on the Washington District. Chris and Jill have 1 daughter, Andi Jane and one son, Casey Scott. Everyone Is Welcome. He is married to Radeyah Terrell and is the proud father of 5 beautiful children Kyla, Yohan, Ralph, Preston, and Ronald. Jim is a retired elder of the Eastern PA Conference. After high school, he worked as a home health aide until 1989 and then drove tractor-trailers until 2016. He has been blessed with wonderful congregations that helped him grow as a pastor and a person. Sean is happily married to Jean Younglim Park, and a grateful father of two sons: Jimin and Joseph. and M.A. He earned his M. Div. She served as a Local Pastor there under Rev. Blair is an ordained elder with an M. Div. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Atmospheric Science and received an M.div from Drew Theological School in 2019. She and her husband, Matt, have two children, Madelyn 9 and Braelon 6, and a Goldendoodle named Hazel. He enjoys music, especially playing the piano, guitar and drum, and sports. Rev. from Wesley Theological Seminary. He is the son of The Rev. Appointments are listed in the back of the Directory beginning on page 121. Daryl R. Penrod (a.k.a. David Lake was born in Franklin, Pa. and graduated from Franklin Jr. Sr. High School, where he felt his call to ministry during his senior year. She received her B.A. To: Dresden - Sr. Pastor . Greenock is a prayerful and loving congregation, where welcoming all into Gods family is the foundation of everything they do for the Kingdom. John has a passion for youth and young adult ministries and for making disciple-makers. Sean was ordained as an elder at GNJ in 2014. Here is the low down on the process: United Methodist pastors are appointed to a church or churches on a yearly basis. He earned a Bachelors degree in theology from the North Carolina College of Theology. 11:03 AM on Jun 3, 2022 CDT. Andis philosophy of ministry can be described as Spirit-led, community driven, and relationally inspired. William D. Carter, III is a transformational leader and has served as lead pastor of Pemberton UMC, one of three of the oldest United Methodist Churches in the country, since 2017. from Drew Theology School. He obtained a master of social work from Monmouth University. Her ministerial passion includes serving Hispanic day laborers from surrounding areas, and Filipino and Korean parishioners. At the age of 12, Andrew powerfully experienced the Holy Spirits transforming grace, as he received Jesus into his heart at Jumonville Camp. Ralph has served churches in Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Neshanic Station, NJ, and Hillsborough, NJ. Since 2017, Charlie has been appointed to both Malaga and Porchtown UMC. Sanggeun is passionate about how to grow spiritually in the works of the Holy Spirit and to live out Jesus-Centered life daily. He currently works at the Duraloy steel mill in Scottdale in the maintenance department. He received his B.A. Tony is reimagining worship with a focus on multiplying small groups, virtual ministries, and community outreach. She is passionate about social justice and loves to read and to travel around the world with her family to better appreciate and understand her neighbors. She served as lead pastor at West View and Homestead Park UMC, and as a staff member at Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community and St. Pauls UMC. After finishing his pre-dental studies at UPenn last year, Bo was accepted to study at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where he plans to begin the DMD program in Fall 2022. She is passionate about worship and teaching. In her free time, she writes, reads and spends time with her family and friends. The Holy Spirit has bestowed Sharon with the spiritual gifts of faith, teaching/preaching and leadership. Appointments effective July 1, except where noted. College Avenue UMC (CAUMC) is a new congregation formed from College Hill UMC and Beaver UMC. Michelle holds a Master of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary. He believes people are important because for them Jesus came, died, and was raised. He served as Associate Pastor of the UM Community Churches Charge for four years. He holds degrees in Biblical languages as well as pastoral-theological studies and, as a pastor-teacher, seeks to unite intellectual insight and Christian faith so that both believers and doubters, illumined by the Holy Spirit, are enabled to grasp with heart and mind the life-changing truth of the good-news of Jesus. He is married to Pastor Jacki Pillot, pastor of Trinity UMC, Merchantville where they live with their two toddlers. Later she went back to school and earned a BA in Human Development and has worked as a social worker for over 15 years. Donna Hoffman (Local Pastor) to Retirement from McConnell/Pearl City (Rockford District). Erica (Milone) Munoz was ordained an Elder in Full Connection in 2012. A graduate of Drew Theological School and a fourth-generation UM pastor, Jessica has a passion for helping others experience Gods love and growing into their best selves through worship, small groups, and mission. He has servedat Archer United Methodist Church in Allendale since 2015 as the Assistant Pastor. Charlie received his B.A. United Methodist pastors are sent, not called or hired. March 13, 2017 Pastor . He planted a Korean church within a traditional English-speaking church where he conducted multicultural and multi-ethnic ministries centered around the Bible. She has served at Christ UMC in Piscataway for the past four years. "Open itineracy means appointments . After receiving a BA from John Wesley College in Greensboro, NC, he completed work on an M.Div from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is currently serving at St. Pauls UMC in Paulsboro. She along with her husband Victor have two children, Joseph age 21 and Juliette age 16. Tiffany is married to her supportive husband Joe, and together they have one son, Isaiah Matthew. He enjoys singing, listening to music and sports, especially table tennis and soccer. Article IV) with the formation of open itineracy ( 425.1). Even during the pandemic these programs were supported financially, even as in-person participation was curtailed. In our worship we tell the story of God's grace so that we all become a part of that story, for the sake of the redemption of the world. Moon received an M.Div degree from Drew Theological Seminary and Th.M from Yonsei University. Appointments in The United Methodist Church By: Rev. He served as Senior Pastor of St. Peters UMC in Ocean City, the UMC at Absecon, and St. Pauls UMC in Trenton (now part of Turning Point UMC). Rest assured that Greenock UM Church loves you and welcomes you. Monte is passionate about working with the youth in the community and finds joy in seeing the smiles on their faces as they encounter the Jesus that loves them. During his ministry he became a firm believer that church is something you do, questions about faith and God are good, and community can be built anywhere. A demonstrated leader, he serves as a UMC Pastor and also serves on the GNJ Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries. Aside from his pastoral calling, you may find Charlie staying active swimming, running, or going to the gym. Adam has been part of Savannah UMC since 1997, and is joined in ministry there by his wife Denise and daughter Grace. She loves helping individuals and families grow in their relationship with God and one another. Her dissertation title is Relational Realism and Theopolitics: A Post-Oppositional Theology of Social Identities. Upon graduation she served as a pastoral resident in the Transition into Ministry Program funded by the Lilly Endowment and was ordained in the American Baptist Churches USA of Metropolitan New York and became a United Methodist and received as an Elder of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. Gina Kim has served in full-time ministry for over 24 years, as a youth pastor, associate pastor, senior pastor and district superintendent for the United Methodists of Greater New Jersey. The six congregations support each others ministries as well as cooperate together on many joint mission projects and worship experiences. She and her husband, a UMC clergy, have been serving several churches together for the last 26 years. A devoted wife to her husband, Brian and mother to her children, Jessica, Courtney, and Nicholas, Sharon finds joy in creation, music, and movement. She completed an M.A in English Literature at the University of California, Riverside with a focus in Medieval and Renaissance Literature. She serves on the Metro-Highlands District Committee on Ministry, as a Circuit Elder, and on the Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-Religious Concerns. The Butler North Charge, which includes Boyers UMC, Eau Claire: Bethel UMC, and Hilliards UMC, continues to offer gracious and faithful ministry in northern Butler County for the cause of Jesus Christ. Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and the Cabinet announce the following clergy appointment changes to take effect July 1, 2022. . Stanovsky intends to appoint the Rev. He is a graduate of Westminster College (New Wilmington, Pa) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is married to Sandra, who has been his ministry partner and is now serving on staff at Central UMC-Linwood. She enjoys watching Korean dramas with her husband Josh, and playing in the backyard with her two small boys, Jeremiah and Jonathan. Ronell Howard will be the new District Superintendent starting January 1, 2023, for the Central District which covers from Trenton, New Jersey to the Jersey Shore. Ralph is a child of God. Clergy in The United Methodist Church commit to serve where their bishop appoints them. The Rev. Eric graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (1988); a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina (1991); and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey (2001). Pastor Pedro helped lead Fieldboot UMC through their transition to online worship services and then hybrid services. They believe in "Outrageous Love and a Radical Hospitality.". Ninabeth graduated from Drew Theological School with a Masters of Divinity and from the Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Sammy Arroyo recently served as senior pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown. This has become a church that continues to grow by achieving harmony between the English-speaking and Korean-language congregations. Kay has served on several boards: the Connectional Table, Ethnic Local Church Concerns, Palisades District Poverty Task, and is a circuit elder. She grew up in the Newton UMC and went on to receive a Bachelors of Music Education from WV Wesleyan College and a M.Div from the Boston University School of Theology. Lark considers everyone as her neighbor. Alans passions for the church include dynamic worship, nurturing Bible Studies in small groups, developing leadership (especially with youth and young adults), effective evangelism, world missions, and vital service of Christ and His church through Spirit-gifted ministry. Presently, Tony serves at Trinity UMC in Ewing, NJ, as the outreach pastor to the College of New Jersey and a virtual church pastorgrowing Trinitys online presence. He will be graduating from Drew Theological School in the spring of 2022. Throughout her time in ministry, Andi has worked hard to develop thriving youth ministry and adult small group programs. from Claremont School of Theology, and an STM from Drew Theological School. Brandon is passionate about making disciples, growing disciples, developing vital congregations, empowering lay leadership, next gen ministry, and mission-driven social witness and engagement.