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Deborah Barnett has served local churches, several districts, and the conference in various ways as a lay person before becoming a pastor. Rayis a committed follower of Jesus and a Certified Lay Servant/Speaker who retired after 40 years at Du-Co ceramics. It grew out of the former Coulter United Methodist Church, whose pastor became the first pastor of the new congregation. She has been teaching the Old Testament in different seminaries including WTS, Moravian Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Bruce Stollings was born in New Brighton, PA but as a preachers kid grew up in several towns in Western Pennsylvania. John married the love of his life and later went to law school in at Boston University. from Palmer Theological Seminary and an M.A. She along with her husband Victor have two children, Joseph age 21 and Juliette age 16. Bishop Elaine J.W. from Boston University School of Theology. Cameron is passionate about building unique and meaningful communities rooted in the radical and humble love of Christ. Allen R. Hoke was born and raised in Mt. In 2015 was received as a Full Elder of Greater New Jersey. The Norrisville United Methodist Church is a vital small membership congregation in the rural village of Norrisville in Crawford County. in History and Education from Eastern University and holds an M. Div from Candler School of Theology. Growing up in a pastors home, Andrew watched and learned from his father, Rev. She and her husband, a UMC clergy, have been serving several churches together for the last 26 years. Monte currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Marianna UMC. In 2010, he began teaching public school andserved in Youth Ministry for St. Andrew UMC. 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. He is married to Juree with two beautiful daughters: Ria and Roa. Ronell looks forward to working with churches and leaders in GNJ, as she will become more vital and culturally competent. Michelle holds a Master of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary. While serving as a United Methodist pastor in Norwalk, CT, she facilitated the joining of two churches to form Cornerstone Community Church. 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. Through their engaging worship, their sacrificial generosity, their gracious hospitality, and their creative outreach to their communities, these three congregations bear witness to the Gospel while creating the kind of Christ-centered environment where strong friendships can be built and where all are welcome. He enjoys music, Baduk, table tennis, riding bike, camping, etc. She has served various congregations over the past years as an educator, youth pastor, social worker and Bible instructor. He is a graduate of Drew University with a Master of Divinity. She received her B.A. Upon graduation, she was appointed as the GNJ Coordinator of Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministries and Safe Sanctuaries. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Kate, and four children, Christina, Suze, Bridget & Micah. She graduated from Clarion-Limestone High School and holds two associate degrees, one in Carpentry and Construction Technologys and one in Business Marketing and Management. at Wesley Theological Seminary in DC and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies at Drew University. They have decided to formalize the kindred spirit that already exists among them. from Drew Theological School. P.O. She is married to Chong and they have a son, Mathew who is married to Ellen. Support of local community organizations and ministries is also an important aspect of their ministry. 919-779-6115. Over the last two years she has been sharing Sunday morning messages with her home church. Appointments are for one-year periods. A demonstrated leader, he serves as a UMC Pastor and also serves on the GNJ Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries. He has a passion for learning spiritual growths and the disciplines for congregational life. Schuyler is also an On-Site Project Manager for SGS & CO, and works at Sabra Dipping Company in White Plains, NewYork. The Butler North Charge looks forward to all that God will continue to accomplish through its ministry in the days ahead. Several capital improvements have been made over the last few years, including air conditioning in the sanctuary and a large kitchen renovation. Core Values of Appointment Making by the East Ohio Conference Cabinet. Epworth is a small church with a big heart. He has been serving the Hackensack United Methodist Church as a youth pastor since 2018, where he found himself growing with the community. Rev. He earned a Bachelors degree in theology from the North Carolina College of Theology. Christine is a loving aunt to two nieces, one nephew, and now three grand-nieces and one grandnephew. Joyce attended the Course of Study at Methodist Theological Seminary. He has the heart to engage and increase the vitality of worship. He currently works as manager of the Freeport Senior Center. From: Dresden - Co-pastor . She previously has worked as a youth minister in the Warwick United Methodist Church and in the Hillsdale United Methodist Church. Her undergraduate degree is from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Tony is now attending Rutgers Law School and hopes to reimagine what serving the Church as a pastor lawyer looks like. He serves on the Delaware Bay District Committee on Ordained Ministry. Sunday worship is at 10 am during the summer. Braden Memorial United Methodist Church. She loves spending time with family and friends and is the queen of spoiling her two dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. Eunji firmly believes that one can experience the presence of God in a place where people gather in the name of Jesus, and that one can become a true disciple of Christ by worshiping, serving, and loving. Pedro Pillot attended Asbury UMC, Camden from age eight. Powered by WordPress. These are different, yet related. Rev. Born in Korea and raised in New Jersey, Charlie had taken his first steps as a full Korean-American in the streets of Jersey City when his family emigrated from Korea in 1987. His wife (of 45 years) has helped him grow as a person of faith, a husband, a father and grandfather, a friend and a pastor. Mark has served churches in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, and Hoboken, NJ. Kristine Melius has spent over 15 years of her life working and serving in the United Methodist Church. They have three children, and eight grandchildren. Jessica L. Spiker was born in Pittsburgh and raised in the Smithfield area, where she attends Smithfield United Methodist Church. 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. Clergy codes listed reflect the person's code as of the appointment date listed (or July 1 if not listed). He planted a Korean church within a traditional English-speaking church where he conducted multicultural and multi-ethnic ministries centered around the Bible. Nicole Oh was born in Seoul, Korea, and moved to Michigan in her teen years when she also met Christ. He has lived in Valencia, Clarion, Franklin, New Castle, and Butler, and has made New Castle his home. from Methodist Theological Seminary in Seoul, a M.Div from Drew Theological School, and a S.T.M. 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. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary and focused on political theology and philosophy. Prior to that, she served Winslow, Elm, and Grace Union Churches. Olive Baptist Church of Midland, PA. After a lengthy season of prayerful discernment, Richard is in the process of transferring into the United Methodist denomination, believing strongly that this portion of the Body of Christ is where he can most authentically live out his calling to ministry. Eric is an Elder in the United Methodist Church and has been serving the church as a pastor under appointment since July of 1989. Linda Applegate is a retired Elder in full connection from Lacey UMC. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Connellsville Area High School. Currently, he is in a Doctoral of Ministry program at Drew Theological Seminary. In most cases, the announcements go into effect July 1, 2022. 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. Greenock is a prayerful and loving congregation, where welcoming all into Gods family is the foundation of everything they do for the Kingdom. 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. 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. 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. Gratitude is what Jim feels for the Lifegate Church for offering this opportunity to again pursue my passion and my calling. Everyone Is Welcome. She has grown ministries wherever she has served. Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World, United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey, Pathways for Fruitful and Healthy Ministry, 2021 United Methodists of Greater New Jersey. January Announcements. The United Methodist Church. Most recently she has served as the lead pastor at DeBows UMC, Pleasant Grove UMC in Jackson and FUMC in Farmingdale. Pastor Pedro helped lead Fieldboot UMC through their transition to online worship services and then hybrid services. Yoseb Jeon is a relational pastor who is eager to see Gods abundant grace and love in our daily living. She feels finding new ways to share Jesus is her calling, because there is a lost world searching for something and God wants every Christian to do his or her part to bring them the truth of Jesus through the Word of God! She completed an M.A in English Literature at the University of California, Riverside with a focus in Medieval and Renaissance Literature. She currently serves on the Central district DCOM and as a member of the Board of Directors of United Methodist Communities and has previously served on the Board of Ordained Ministry and as chair of the Order of Elders. Evan was born and raised on the coast of Maine and loves the ocean, reading, spending time with his children, and music. from RutgersUniversity. Crayon packets are available with the ushers for the children. Married to her partner in ministry, Bill, she is mom to Jason, Casey and Jeanette. Along with this position, Eddie has served in ministry for 20 years in a number of capacities. The Rev. Box 50517, Fort Worth, Texas 76105. Intentional Missional Alignment Process Task Force, Staff-Parish Relations Committee Evaluation Video. Joyce currently serves as a Lay Servant in the Connellsville District. He has two degrees from Boston University, a bachelors in hospitality administration and a Masters of Divinity. She graduated from Drew Theological School and completed a yearlong residency as a Chaplin at Georgetown University Hospital. GREENBRIER DISTRICT The Rev. Scott and his wife, Amanda, have six children and love camping and going to the beach. He received his M.Div in 2004 from the Theological School at Drew University. Since 2017, he has been serving Bountiful UMC of Martinsville. Even during the pandemic these programs were supported financially, even as in-person participation was curtailed. For nineteen years, he has walked alongside his wife Sherri in ministry and in life. He has served at GNJs Praise Band, Walk to Emmaus CELE Spiritual Leader (Hispanic/Latin Community), GNJCUIR Board, Delaware Bay District DCOM member, Trinity First Hope Center VP, Communications Team President in Puerto Rico, and others. Sean Seokman Park has been serving Korean Community Church of New Jersey as an associate pastor for about eight years. "Appointment" is the action taken by bishops. He has been serving Centenary UMC Berlin since July 2017. 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. Byungil (B-Young-il ) who was ordained as an elder at the GNJ in 2011, has served at Alloway & Canton UMC in Salem County, and Morganville UMC in Monmouth County. Sean is happily married to Jean Younglim Park, and a grateful father of two sons: Jimin and Joseph. In 2011, Ivelisse answered her call to ministry and joined the MDiv Program at Drew Theological Seminary, graduating in 2015. Sheenjoys stamping, knitting and gathering with friends over good food. 817-877-5222 (main phone) / 817-338-4541 . in Biological Sciences and Computer Information Systems. Prior to this appointment, she was the lead pastor at Centenary UMC in Lambertville and Linvale UMC in Ringoes. from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison NJ. He will be graduating from Drew Theological School in the spring of 2022. OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . He enjoys running and time with his family. Sammy Arroyo recently served as senior pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown. United Methodism has an open itineracy. Central Texas Conference UMC 2022 Appointment Updates . Shehas completed coaching training, is actively coaching several clergy, leads a PaCE group and is a circuit elder. She has a passion of inviting others to a deeper relationship with God and bringing diverse people together to carry out the work of Christ in the community. So, it is written in the book of life that Charlie was prepared to share his life with the lives of fellow servants of the Lord, and his neighbors in Christ UMC of Jersey City. Jim Kimmel was born and raised just outside of Indiana, PA, and spent the first 26 years of his life at Trinity UMC of Indiana, PA, where he was involved in the Sunday school, a certified lay speaker, and a Disciple Bible Study leader. March 13, 2017 Pastor . During her ministry, she launched three new faith communities and a second campus in Palisades Park. Adam was born in Pittsburgh and spent his entire life in the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. God has graciously worked in Joes life to redeem, call, and equip him for ministry in GNJ. He works towards fostering a benevolent community where all are welcome and belong. Brian earned his M.Div from Princeton Theological Seminary, an MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management, and a BA from Colgate University. 803 Main Street. Together they have 3 children, Aria and newborn twins: Tre (William III) and Wesley! Her heart for mission has led her to serve with A Future with Hope and the Skainos Project in Belfast. 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.

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