Jimin is in college. She earned an MA in Religion and is a licensed local pastor. OUR MISSION IS HELPING PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO GOD . Brandon and his wife have two adult children. 817-877-5222 (main phone) / 817-338-4541 . Nicole Oh was born in Seoul, Korea, and moved to Michigan in her teen years when she also met Christ. Clifford has served in many roles within the United Methodist Church; President of the Board of Trustees, President of the Nehemiah Project, and currently serves as the vice chair on the conference Council of Finance and Administration. The Butler North Charge looks forward to all that God will continue to accomplish through its ministry in the days ahead. The churches of the Connellsville Cooperative Parish Connellsville: Albright; Acme: Calvary; Davistown: Indian Head; Connellsville: Greenwood; Mill Run; Mount Salem; Normalville; Ohiopyle; Connellsville:Otterbein; Pennsville; Pleasant Hill; Connellsville: Wesley; and Dunbar: Wesleyserve communities around the Connellsville Area School District. from Drew Theological School, and is finishing his S.T.M from Drew Theological School. She is also very passionate about writing and has spent the last four years teaching writing and research at Princeton University. 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. John married the love of his life and later went to law school in at Boston University. He holds a Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School, a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary, and is currently completing post-graduate studies in pastoral care and counseling at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. Michelle holds a Master of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary. from Eastern Theological Seminary, and a BA from Monmouth University. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Connellsville Area High School. Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson. Together, Nebo and Fairview are joyfully serving the Lord in hopes of changing lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Sarah is passionate about leading people to grow spiritually, sharing good conversations over coffee, and planning fun sermon series. Eddie is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship at St. Johns UMC in Turnersville where he has served the last three and half years. Taegun Wang has been serving as the pastor in the United Methodist Churches in GNJ since 2000. These are different, yet related. from Claremont School of Theology, and an STM from Drew Theological School. Everyone Is Welcome. After more than 30 years in public education, recently retiring as a school principal, he answered the call to ministry. Kendra Balliets calling to ministry was not her first vocation. 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. 2 . Previous to hearing her call to ministry, she worked for fifteen years as a molecular biologist. JacquelineLambert writes this about her journey in Lay Ministry: The Mount Hope/Pine Grove Charge is comprised of two small rural congregations that sustain vital ministries to their communities. In 2010, he began teaching public school andserved in Youth Ministry for St. Andrew UMC. from RutgersUniversity. She hopes to use her enjoyment of creativity and writing for the benefit of the church. He is a graduate of Westminster College (New Wilmington, Pa) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Adam was born in Pittsburgh and spent his entire life in the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. 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. Wil enjoys time with family and Philly sports, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. He served as Associate Pastor of the UM Community Churches Charge for four years. Prior to this appointment, she was the lead pastor at Centenary UMC in Lambertville and Linvale UMC in Ringoes. She succeeds her husband, Local Pastor Richard Foland, who will begin serving Meadville: Grace Woodcock. They are two different congregations, but share many similarities. When the appointment is shared publically, it can be announced in the following manner: "It is anticipated that Bishop Bickerton will appoint (name) as pastor of (name) Church/Charge in (community)." It must be noted that the appointment is tentative until read and fixed by the bishop at the session of the Annual Conference. A womens group continues to thrive. He is a graduate of Conemaugh Valley HS, class of 1983. The church was founded in 1950 as McKnight Village Community Methodist Church. OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . Matthew was born and lived in the small town of Saxonburg, PA for most of his formative years. In 2015 was received as a Full Elder of Greater New Jersey. Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon is a faith community in Westmoreland County, serving North Huntingdon, McKeesport, White Oak, Coulter and Penns Woods. She is passionate about the living word of God in scripture and believes we can make it relevant to our present lives. She has remained in both, just a different context. In the past, she has served at Wesley UMC in South Plainfield as an assistant pastor. Eli has served passionately in music, outreach, and evangelism but preaching the Gospel is what drives his Wesleyan call. While working towards his license in mental health, he began working for a community mental health agency. 11:03 AM on Jun 3, 2022 CDT. The Heartland Crossroads Cooperative Parish is a fellowship of six small town and rural congregations (Albion: Calvary; Conneautville: Valley; Espyville; Hickernell; Palmer and Franklin Center). College Avenue UMC (CAUMC) is a new congregation formed from College Hill UMC and Beaver UMC. Eunji Lee was born and raised in South Korea. She also served as an interim at Chinese Community UMC in Oakland, CA. Tiffany loves to spend time with family and friends in her free time and also enjoys all forms of arts and entertainment. GET IN TOUCH. He received his M.Div in 2004 from the Theological School at Drew University. She is also experienced in ministry with children, youth, and young adults. After receiving a BA from John Wesley College in Greensboro, NC, he completed work on an M.Div from Asbury Theological Seminary. Sunday worship is at 10 am during the summer. 217 South Rankin Road, Alcoa, TN, 37701 P.O. He received his B.A. During her ministry, she launched three new faith communities and a second campus in Palisades Park. He also studied a Ph.D. at Drew Theological School, majoring Early Church History. Aside from his pastoral calling, you may find Charlie staying active swimming, running, or going to the gym. His father Daniel was a blue collar worker and his mother Pauline was the secretary at the Presbyterian church they attended from the time Matthew was in high school. He is currently a student at Drew Theological School working toward his M. Div. at the Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico with prior preparation in design and fine arts. Andis philosophy of ministry can be described as Spirit-led, community driven, and relationally inspired. She received her pastoral training at Princeton Theological Seminary. The congregation of Christ Church NYC is driven by the desire to impact the city of New York with its ministry and to recontextualize a Christ-honoring and distinctively Wesleyan spirituality for a postmodern, post-pandemic, and increasingly skeptical culture. Looking for a staff member? This is his second appointment on the Washington District. Randy Cross, retired We will often make appointments to have our car worked on, or our teeth cleaned, or to meet with someone over an important matter, but the word "appointment" has a special meaning for United Methodists. The church is a strong, loving, and active community of believers who work together in all programs and projects of the church. He is a lifelong resident of Lawnside, NJ and has served the community for twenty-nine years as Councilman, and also as President of Council. She and her husband, a UMC clergy, have been serving several churches together for the last 26 years. Amanda Mitchell grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania and came to Western Pennsylvania by way of Indiana University of PA where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. She received her Master of Divinity From Drew Theological Seminary. His goal is to serve God to the best of his ability with Gods help. He also discovered his true passion for worship, a heart for missionary work, and social justice in a diversified setting. Local Pastor Licensing School; Mentoring; Safe Gatherings; . Alan S. Darby is a South Jersey native, born in Ocean City and raised in Haddon Heights. Donna Hoffman (Local Pastor) to Retirement from McConnell/Pearl City (Rockford District). She graduated from Drew Theological School and completed a yearlong residency as a Chaplin at Georgetown University Hospital. In his spare time, he enjoys being crafty, sewing, knitting, painting, and reading. In theory, a pastor could be appointed to a different location each year. Charlie Kinch was born and raised in Somers Point, New Jersey, where he grew up and served in the local church (Lifegate UMC) throughout his life. Although Fairview and Nebo have always been small in numbers, their strength is in their commitment to God and the communities they serve. Click here to search by department. Bo received his BM in Guitar from Johns Hopkins University (Peabody) and MDiv. After graduating from Knoch High School, Matthew attended Slippery Rock University where he graduated with a BA in History. She has an M.Div from Drew University and a B.A. These appointments will be effective July 1. She has a passion for making the Word of God accessible by presenting the Gospel in freshand creative ways. Even during the pandemic these programs were supported financially, even as in-person participation was curtailed. He is passionate about building relationships in community, preaching, evangelism, serving the needs of others, and sharing in Gods love. He has been blessed to serve at Trinity in Spotswood (1999-2010) and Jackson Church (2010-present). He received his B.A. This ministry offers excellent, low-cost performing arts and enrichment classes to children of all ages, while building self-esteem and pointing all we do to Jesus Christ. He has been serving at Arcola Covenant Community, the church that he loves. Charlie is passionate about visioning and looking to the future in ways that connect to the ever-changing world, while still holding true to our living Word of God. Marco has accumulated a wealth of experience in pastoral care of Methodist congregations, preaching, church music, community development projects, and education. He holds a B.Th. She along with her husband Victor have two children, Joseph age 21 and Juliette age 16. Allen R. Hoke was born and raised in Mt. But he has fought that sense of calling, not knowing what such a calling would mean or require. 0.81 km, 0.51 mi. He has been serving as a pastor in GNJ since 2013, and his current appointment to Island Heights UMC began in 2016. Rev. Worship shifted to online during the pandemic, and that has continued even as in-person worship has returned. Onay served as a pastor in the Methodist Church in Cuba for 12 years and was ordained as an Elder there in 2009. Her cross-cultural experiences have been formative in ministry, embodying the beauty in diversity and the harmony in differences. He has been serving Centenary UMC Berlin since July 2017. Previously, he served as the associate pastor at Central UMC in Linwood, NJ. Turner appointed to Davidson UMC Announced: 10-30-2022 About Monte Turner Monte currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Marianna UMC. The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a worldwide mainline Protestant . 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. John R. Huey was born in Connellsville and grew up in Morrell. 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. Pictorial Directory Clergy: You may make changes online to your address and phone numbers by visiting https://unity.vaumc.org/ and use your EVC Username and Password to access. We, the Cabinet of the East Ohio Annual Conference, remain convinced that we have abundant resources, a compelling mission, a meaningful legacy, and a bright future that continues to be discovered. They believe in "Outrageous Love and a Radical Hospitality.". P.O. 2022 Appointments | United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey 2022 Appointments November 13, 2022 Ronell Howard has been selected as the Central District Superintendent Rev. Sanggeun Jo, also called Sam, was born and raised in South Korea where he served as a pastor of the English Ministry at Chungdong First Methodist Church in Seoul. They have three grown children and four granddaughters. The congregation has participated in the ministries of the Northside Feeding Program, Global Links, and the Eastbrook Mission Barn, as well as food collection for local food banks and other as needed supportive ministry. She is a graduate of Drew Theological School and received her M.Div in the spring of 2021. 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 . SY Lay Supply. Wil has served as pastor of the First UMC of Freehold, NJ since 2018. The churchs core values are as follows: worship that glorifies God with its beauty and integrity; hospitality that reflects the transforming love of Jesus; diversity that bears witness to the expansiveness of Gods reign; and the making of disciples who are committed to the priorities of Jesus and shaped by the narrative of his life, death, and resurrection. from Palmer Theological Seminary and an M.A. The churches of this cooperative ministry Belle Vernon: First; Concord; Dawson: Philip G. Cochran Memorial; Fairview Chapel; Fells; Little Redstone; Monessen; Newell; Perryopolis; Smithton: Winnett; Vanderbilt, and Webster -- serve communities in parts of Fayette and Westmoreland counties. Under Alices ministry they have come to value personal relationships, biblical preaching and community ministry. Leslie M. Foland will be assigned to supply the Diamond/Tryonville Charge beginning July 1, 2022. Central Texas Conference UMC 2022 Appointment Updates . This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2023. She also has experience as a Circuit Elder, chair of COSROW, DCOM chair, BoOM chair and registrar. He enjoys music, especially playing the piano, guitar and drum, and sports. During Donna's ministry . Prior to answering her call, she taught high school Environmental Science, and still finds joy and awe in the complexity of Gods amazing creation. He ministers with congregations to share Gods love in their local communities and, via connectional and ecumenical missions, to the wider world. Patrick has had rich and meaningful multi-cultural experiences from his time as a student at Africa University to presently working for Drew Universitys Center for Civic Engagement. Zachary Taylor has served as pastor of New Hope Penns Grove since 2018. John has an M.Div. Gwiseok Lee was born and raised in South Korea. 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. She loves spending time with family and friends and is the queen of spoiling her two dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. Fairview and Nebo take great pride in their churches being a training ground for pastors, helping them to grow, then praying for them as they move on to where God calls them to serve. Bo Hwan Wang was born in South Korea and moved to Maryland when he was ten years old. He enjoys singing, listening to music and sports, especially table tennis and soccer. Bishop Elaine J.W. Click here to view the 2022-2023 appointments (pdf) - Last update: 6/13/2022 at 11:45 a.m. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; RSS; Offices/Staff. Han, as ever, enjoys coffee and donuts with the people he loves and spending time with them. Sung Chun has a passion for worship, small group, community outreach, and mission. Marissa is passionate about mission and helping congregations connect with their communities. Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson announces projected full-time appointment changes as of April 18, 2021. Roger Applebee from 1998-2002. John completed his undergraduate work at Geneva College in Public Relations/Crisis Management in 2019, and his Master of Divinity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2022. He is married to Amanda and they have three daughters, Auden, Amelia, and Beatrice. Savannah United Methodist Church began as a small group meeting in homes back in 1820. Bishop Delores J. Williamston and the members of the Appointive Cabinet are in the process of making appointments for the 2023-24 conference year. Noelle is a nurse in NICU at Emory Hospital. Anson believes that the Gospel is transformative; it can change individuals, communities, and the world for the better. She is passionate about worship and teaching. Through his pastoral journey, God has graciously taught him to love and serve Gods precious people, believe the power of prayers, and acknowledge the Lordship of Christ. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Kate, and four children, Christina, Suze, Bridget & Micah. Sean was ordained as an elder at GNJ in 2014. Richard Owens was born and raised in Coraopolis, PA and surrendered his life to Jesus in 1991. In his leisure, he likes to read, listen to podcasts, and hike with his wife, Emily, and two sons, Quentin, and Rhett. from Boston University School of Theology. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary and focused on political theology and philosophy. In her spare time, she loves caring for her dog Bailey, her only child. Evan was born and raised on the coast of Maine and loves the ocean, reading, spending time with his children, and music. He has been serving as a Hospice Chaplain as well as in several churches as a Licensed Local Pastor. 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. 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. Brian earned his M.Div from Princeton Theological Seminary, an MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management, and a BA from Colgate University. Intentional Missional Alignment Process Task Force, Staff-Parish Relations Committee Evaluation Video. The churches work well together as they bring the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to their communities. Epworth is a small church with a big heart. With strong lay leadership, the congregation enjoys close fellowship and vital worship. She is currently serving at Christ UMC. William is a doctoral student in the Penn Chief Learning Officer Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Rev. Wayne is a loving husband to his wife, Kisha, and nurtures the education of his children: Jonathan, a 10th-grader, and Gabrielle, an architectural engineering student at Drexel University. He grew up in the projects and playedbaseball for Cardinal Spellman High. His family consists of his beloved wife Diana and their children David and Gabriela. Cameron has been serving Cranford United Methodist Church since 2014 and currently serves on the Raritan Valley District Committee on Ministry. He enjoys music, Baduk, table tennis, riding bike, camping, etc. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Drew Theological Seminary. Her heart for mission has led her to serve with A Future with Hope and the Skainos Project in Belfast. Upon accepting her call to ministry, Ronell attended Princeton Theological Seminary where she focused on practical theology. She enjoys being together with family, mission experiences, steam trains, shelling, music, and creative arts. Ivelisse G. Castellano-Bishop is a native of Puerto Rico. Tiffany S. Murphy moved from the Midwest in 1995 to the East Coast to pursue her bachelors in music in Boston, and MDiv, DMin from Palmer Seminary. He wants nothing more than to glorify God and to be a witness to the beautiful hope that Jesus Christ affords. Hyungkoo was born and raised in South Korea. Ralph is a child of God. Abbreviations under the status column are as follows: AL Administrative Location She and her husband, Don have one daughter, Leah and two grandchildren. After seminary, Alan served as campus ministry staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and has served UM churches in Sharptown, Collingswood, Elmer, and Sicklerville. 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 graduated from Seton Hall with a B.A. Wil received his B.A. 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). Find out more information about events here! She is married to Chong and they have a son, Mathew who is married to Ellen. Effective .