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. 0000093507 00000 n Shirley is a retired elder in the Church of the Nazarene, having served in Vineland, NJ, Philadelphia PA, and West Chester, PA. For five years she was Urban Missions Director for Philadelphia and Camden counties. RELATED: For United Methodists' top court, 2024 is the new 2020 According to the latest tally by United Methodist News Service, nearly 2,500 congregations have disaffiliated from the denomination since 2019. in Philosophy from New York University and went on to receive an M.Div from Drew Theological School, followed by an M.A. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and spending time with family and friends. Rev. (Trinity College BA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School M.Div.). 0000043538 00000 n Kil Jae Park is a Korean American who immigrated to the US when he was ten years old and grew up in the Bronx. After more than 30 years in public education, recently retiring as a school principal, he answered the call to ministry. Since 2020, he has been serving Trinity UMC in South Amboy, NJ. He is currently serving at Morristown Korean UMC and will continue to do so in his new appointment. He received his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School in January 2021 and obtained his Local Pastor License on April 17, 2021. and Phillip. His research and journalistic contributions have added voices to the political, theological, and social discussion in the places where he is consulted, raising important questions regarding human behavior and proposing evaluation topics to improve communities. While in days past, this was when and where pastors and churches learned about these appointments, the electronic age has taken away a lot of that suspense. L. Jonathan Holston Resident Bishop South Carolina Annual Conference June 7, 2021 All Appointments | Effective July 1, 2021 Appointments By District Virginia Conference The United Methodist Church. Stay up-to-date on important announcements, events and more. She has a heart for ecumenical/interfaith dialogue and exploring spirituality through artistic expression. Hyunsook Song is a passionate United Methodist Pastor who has spent over 20 years in ministry at various ministries including childrens ministry, womens ministry, music ministry and outreach programs. HaYoung Kang is a third-generation Methodist who believes in the transforming, liberating, and life-giving love of God. 0000030039 00000 n He has worked as a journalist, radio and television producer, media editor, and graphic designer. Our domestic and international mission reaches over 1,400,000 people. He yielded to the call into ministry while a member of Good Shepherd UMC in Willingboro and was licensed to pastor in 1992. 2020 Appointments After deep prayer and consultation with the Cabinet, Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling has made the following appointments. He earned a B.A. According to the latest tally by United Methodist News Service, nearly 2,500 congregations have disaffiliated from the denomination since 2019. Gerald Muller is employed as a Licensed Professional Counselor for Time to Heal Counseling. Jill Hubbard-Smith is a lifelong Methodist rooted in love for the Divine and neighbor. He received a BA degree in Christian Ministries from Messiah College in 2000 and graduated from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in May 2010. 2023 . He happily shares his life with his beloved wife, Kelly, and their one-year-old child, Hesed. . He has a background in education, having taught college students in Korea and Myanmar. ChangYong Shin is a committed pastor with extensive experience in pastoral ministry and theological education. 0000085458 00000 n After serving in many tasks in the church heard the call into pastoral ministry graduated from Wesley Theological Seminary COS and then the Advance COS at Duke Divinity. Appointments are for one-year periods. April 2023 Projected Appointments; Virginia United Methodist Center Offices and Staff. Married to Sheela Thompson and they have three children, Nithin, Nisha and Pravin. He has served as pastor for more than 35 years and 10 years as a missionary to the Republic of South Africa. Subscribe. The goal each year is to match the gifts and graces of each pastor with the ministry needs of a particular congregation and community in a particular season. from Wesley Theological Seminary. Since then, Pedro has served as pastor of four churches. He holds an. 0000043162 00000 n 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. Michael has served at various United Methodist churches, including Korean Community Church, Dingmans Ferry, Waldwick, Fair Haven and Oceanport, Roseland United Methodist Church, and Hope Center in Fairfield, NJ. After graduating from Drew in 2017, she was appointed to Wennonah and New Sharon UMCs. Then opened a Computer Repair business which he has run since 2009. He draws inspiration from his pioneering parents, Bishop Hae-Jong, and Wha-Sei Park, who are the source of his Christian formation. Conference Capitol Area North . Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. Prior to beginning a career in human services, he worked in the corporate world while earning a MA Counseling from Montclair State University. 0000001855 00000 n 0000002878 00000 n Her previous appointments include Interim Pastor at the UMCs of LBI and Associate Pastor at Medford UMC. In Zimbabwe, I worked with Non Governmental organizations to identify and provide help to the vulnerable children from the community I was teaching. 0000001792 00000 n Contacting us. She holds a B.A. Unless otherwise noted, all appointments on this page take effect on July 1, 2023. While serving as a United Methodist pastor in Norwalk, CT, she facilitated the joining of two churches to form Cornerstone Community Church. She is currently serving Faith Community UMC in Bayville and Lakehurst UMC in Lakehurst. and graduated from New York University with a B.A. From Bishop Sue: United Methodists can invest in the planet. %PDF-1.3 % and is currently pursuing his D.Min. South Georgia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS 2022-2023 (These are the appointments as of August 20, 2022 after the disaffiliation vote of the Called Annual Conference with the disaffiliated churches removed from the listing.) Sungwoo was ordained by the Korea Methodist Church in 2017 and has experience in various areas of ministry including youth and adult ministry planning and design, as well as parish responsibilities. Minkah is currently pursuing an M.Div at Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey. Address. View a full listing of this years events at the link. Despite serving as an elder in various UMC churches for the last 22 years, Jin Oh continues to discover that Gods ministry is full of mystery, without a one-size-fits-all formula. Bishop Wallace-Padgett adds, "What a blessing it is to serve the churches and clergy of the Holston Annual Conference. 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. 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. Also, he served as pastor in his city, Bogot, for 8 years. Prior to his ministry, he worked as a social worker. Part-time and additional appointments will be announced in the near future. Nicole moved to GNJ in 2021 and began serving at St. Pauls in Bay Head. 0000002212 00000 n Over the past twenty years, Don has served in various churches throughout Gloucester, Salem, and Ocean counties within the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. 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. Their happy place is Ocean City,NJ. The appointment year typically begins on July 1; however, appointment changes can happen at any time. Vincent F. Frunzi Jr. is a United Methodist pastor whos calling to ministry started in his teenage years when he made a commitment to Jesus Christ. Doug has a love for fine food and fine dining. She looks forward to using her spiritual gifts with the church family at Mount Tabor UMC. After that, she volunteered in various ministries at Obando Central UMC in the Philippines. He is the father of a six-year-old girl, Laura Camila. Peggy is also the Director of Administration and Accounting for a non-for-profit in NYC. I am from Zimbabwe. She received a B.A. from RutgersUniversity. Kevin graduated from the Course of Study at Wesley Theological Seminary and has been in pastoral ministry since 2000. Tori Flath has served as a pastor at Minotola UMC for six years, four of which she also served at Piney Hollow UMC. Tom Berlin, who took office in January as Bishop of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, based in Lakeland, will oversee a vote Saturday on the possible departures of 55 churches from the denomination. We commit to honor this distinctive cultural heritage in our fulfillment of the Shirley and her husband Ron have three children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Doug has a great love for serving people and teaching the Word of God. James is passionateabout creative worship, student ministries and the discipleship of new believers. Jong Nam Kim was born in South Korea and spent 19 years in the countryside, which he still cherishes. 0000086063 00000 n Read More. to unite people and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. His interests include traveling with Jay, motorcycle touring, and jamming. Mar 27, 2023. Horeb in Warren, Asbury in Woodstown, and Trinity in Marmora. He is the Local Pastor at Plainville and in 2021 was also assigned to the Newfield UMC. Kang is a third-generation Methodist who believes in the transforming, liberating, and life-giving love of God. He was called to ministry after successful careers in retail sales management and distribution, computer programming, and consumer products sales analysis, and pursued his Master of Divinity degree at Drew University School of Theology. A graduate of ECWA Theological Seminary in Jos, Nigeria, and currently rounding up my MA in theological studies at Princeton Seminary. Hyun Hui Kim has been appointed to Cranford United Methodist Church in Cranford, NJ. Posted April 4, 2021. He is married to Jacqueline Pillot, who is also a pastor, with whom he has three young children. Connect. Roeline Ramirezs passion for serving God started at 12 when she taught younger kids during Vacation Bible School. Throughout my life, it has always been a source of comfort to know that each United Methodist church can share so many things - a theology, a commonality in worship, and a history - but at the same time allow for so much . Posted April 24. 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, Jee was born and raised in South Korea. Virginia Conference The United Methodist Church. Copyright 2023 Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. She earned her M.Div. Will your church host a VBS or Summer Camp this year? from Drew Theological School. Prior to attending seminary, Andrew graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in accounting from Georgian Court University, where he currently serves on the Alumni Advisory Council for the School of Business and Digital Media. New appointments posted to this page Tuesdays at 10 a.m. during appointment season, which often begins in mid-February and continues through early May. Isaac Minkah is a pastor from Ghana, West Africa who currently resides in the United States. He received his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance, from the Manhattan School of Music, and his graduate degree, a Master of Divinity, from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has a passion for lifelong learning and has focused on continuing his education throughout his career. In order to register, you will need to present a valid passport or personal ID and a document called "Wohnungsgeberbesttigung" from your landlord. He attended Drew Universitys College of Liberal Arts in Madison, NJ, where he received a B.A. Jisun strives to make Gods grace visible through the Word of God, prayer, and her presence. Phone: 317-924-1321 Fax: 317-735-4228. Fill out the support form. 0000089280 00000 n and Th. from Drew Theological School. from Drew Theological School, where she studied Child Studies and Christian Education. 0000085308 00000 n Less than a week after a judge declined to intervene, representatives of the United . In 2020, he interned at Covenant United Methodist Church in Plainfield, NJ. Powered by Aboundant | South Carolina UMC 2023, All Rights Reserved. from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Jaeyoun was ordained as a full connection elder at the Seoul Annual Conference of the Korean Methodist Church in 2011. from Drew Theological Seminary. 80 45 He is passionate about preaching and sharing encouraging messages, believing that the gospel can bring hope to life. If you ever receive a letter from the Immigration Office or the BAMF (The Federal Office of Migration and Refugees), it is very important that you understand it completely . HaYoung enjoys listening to rock-n-roll music and practicing Taekwondo. David and Nishat are the proud parents of one daughter, Alia, her husband, Ryan, and grandparents to an aspiring toddler, Emrys. I love playing soccer and basketball. After more than 30 years in public education. 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. Eusun 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. A graduate of ECWA Theological Seminary in Jos, Nigeria, and currently rounding up my MA in theological studies at Princeton Seminary. HyunHui Kim was born, raised, and educated in South Korea. Following his mission, he served as a youth preacher at Hannam-dong Korean Methodist Church in Seoul until June 2019. Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World, , born and raised in Nigeria. Peter Mantell is a second-career pastor, having spent 30+ years as a Business Analyst, Information Security Analyst, and Microsoft Excel expert. Search by ZIP code or city/state to find a United Methodist Church near you. Gerald is currently attending Drew University School of Theology working toward his Master of Divinity Degree. from Drew Theological School and a B.A. . The United Methodist Church, For the complete January 1, 2023 clergy appointments. His undergraduate studies were completed at Edinboro University of PA, and he has a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary. Roeline loves writing poems and creating digital worship materials in her free time. He is committed to the UMC mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Featured Article From the Bishop's Desk. Nehemiah conducts a home for destitute children and orphans in India and visits that home twice a year. He is currently a member of Asbury Community Church a Methodist Ministry, in Woodlynne where he assists Pastor Blackwell, serving in various leadership roles. Starting in 2016 George was assigned as a Supply Pastor to the Plainville UMC, Franklinville. She successfully completed 3 units of clinical pastoral education at Morristown Medical Center focusing on hospice and palliative care patients. 980 Madison Avenue Norristown, PA 19403 Ph: 800-828-9093 Fax: 610-666-9093 Email. from Drew Theological School. from Rutgers University. Annual Conference Registration is Now Open! Sungwoo also believes that through worship, serving, and love, people can become true disciples of Christ. Gerald and his wife will be re-locating to Millville with their two sons Matthew and Nicholas. 2023 Appointments Sorted by Announced Date Corner to Serve Coalport Charge Announced: 04-23-2023 About Larry Corner Larry Corner grew up in Crawford County. Min TAC Marshall-Grange Hall 3/1/2023, Sherry Waters-Clem Retirement Texarkana St. Lukes 3/1/2023, Don Lewis Texarkana St. Lukes Retirement 3/1/2023, Kristi Garner Addicks Unappointed LP 3/1/2023, Tommy Myrick Ext Min. He is married to his wife, Youngeun, and they have a daughter named Goeun. She has a BA from Rutgers-Camden, and an M.Div. She finds joy in books, music, coffee, and her dog, Snooper. Rev. Woo Lim Kwak, a native of South Korea, holds a bachelors degree in Theology from Methodist Theological University in South Korea and an M.Div. She serves as a media technician at Drew Chapel interns as a media assistant at Denville Community United Methodist Church. She has a passion for inspiring worship and music ministry, as well as for ministries that serve children, youth, and young families. He is a published author, has turned congregations around in growth, worked with justice issues, and helped build strong relationships that have transformed lives and made disciples of Jesus Christ. as a pastor since 1994 in various congregational settings. Learn more.
