In her free time, she writes, reads and spends time with her family and friends. But he has fought that sense of calling, not knowing what such a calling would mean or require. Most recently, he completed a certificate program at Cornell University in Diversity & Inclusion. Later she went back to school and earned a BA in Human Development and has worked as a social worker for over 15 years. 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. Since 2017, Charlie has been appointed to both Malaga and Porchtown UMC. 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. 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. The Butler North Charge looks forward to all that God will continue to accomplish through its ministry in the days ahead. He and his wife, Beverly, have 3 grown children: Chris, Andy, and Bethany. Patrick Labenyimoh was born and raised in Nigeria, in the United Methodist tradition. 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. HyunHui Kim was born, raised, and educated in South Korea. Jacob was born in West Virginia and moved to Pennsylvania early in his childhood. He obtained a master of social work from Monmouth University. They have a strong belief the church is more than worship in the sanctuary, and they take that belief out into the community. Local Pastor Licensing School; Mentoring; Safe Gatherings; . He could not have known then that God also had plans for him to take his first steps as a minister there. Sharon has been serving as pastor of congregational care at Trinity, Hackettstown and as a Chaplain in hospice care. McKnight houses the Amazing Scholars Academy Preschool, caringly teaching three- and four-year oldswho will be much more prepared for kindergarten than most students when they graduate. Croyle: Mt. Braden Memorial United Methodist Church. He is married to Katie Kim, and theyve got a baby on the way, due in April. 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. She is married to the Rev. In addition, he has a passion to preach and share encouraging messages. Jung Ung Moon is a church planter, great preacher, spiritual leader and church developer. Originally from Franklinville, he earned his B.A. He is the son of The Rev. She is also experienced in ministry with children, youth, and young adults. in English from Rutgers University. Sharon has also pastored the congregations of Free Union and Vienna churches. Prior to answering her call, Janice worked in theatre, receiving a Bachelor of the Arts from West Virginia Wesleyan College and an MLitt in Play Writing from the University of Glasgow. Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and the Cabinet. 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. Her heart for mission has led her to serve with A Future with Hope and the Skainos Project in Belfast. Ralph has served churches in Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Neshanic Station, NJ, and Hillsborough, NJ. His family consists of his beloved wife Diana and their children David and Gabriela. He attended seminary at MTSO, graduating in 1998. 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. Coolspring and Ramsaytown United Methodist Churches are located in the northern part of the Indiana district. Jim is a retired elder of the Eastern PA Conference. Core Values of Appointment Making by the East Ohio Conference Cabinet. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Africa University and has completed a yearlong internship at Mutare Provincial Hospital in Zimbabwe. 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. The United Methodist Church promotes and holds in high esteem the opportunity of an inclusive church ( 4. P.O. Abbreviations under the status column are as follows: AL Administrative Location She will be replacing Hector Burgos who was elected a bishop and will be serving the Upper New York Conference. 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. Greenock is a prayerful and loving congregation, where welcoming all into Gods family is the foundation of everything they do for the Kingdom. In his leisure, he likes to read, listen to podcasts, and hike with his wife, Emily, and two sons, Quentin, and Rhett. Han Kil Kim is currently serving Neshanic and Sergeantsville UMC. College Avenue UMC (CAUMC) is a new congregation formed from College Hill UMC and Beaver UMC. Throughout her time in ministry, Andi has worked hard to develop thriving youth ministry and adult small group programs. 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. and M.A. She is passionate about the living word of God in scripture and believes we can make it relevant to our present lives. Upon accepting her call to ministry, Ronell attended Princeton Theological Seminary where she focused on practical theology. Eunjis bountiful pastoral experiences, ranging from children to adults, have made her passionate for multigenerational ministry that connects all ages collaboratively. 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. Their ministries include a womens group and a mens prayer breakfast. Kay has served on several boards: the Connectional Table, Ethnic Local Church Concerns, Palisades District Poverty Task, and is a circuit elder. She completed an M.A in English Literature at the University of California, Riverside with a focus in Medieval and Renaissance Literature. After answering a call to ministry, Tony studied philosophy at Spring Arbor University and led student worship at the Jackson Interfaith Homeless Shelter. Olive and Elton: Zion will join together as a charge as of July 1, 2022. Tiffany is married to her supportive husband Joe, and together they have one son, Isaiah Matthew. Sarah Borgstrom Lee has been serving in ministry in Greater New Jersey for more than 10 years. She succeeds her husband, Local Pastor Richard Foland, who will begin serving Meadville: Grace Woodcock. Eric spent his childhood and youth in three western Pennsylvania towns (Washington, Grove City, and Indiana) and graduated from Indiana Area Senior High School in 1984. She has served as the pastor for the Panther Valley Ecumenical Church and Knowlton UMC. These appointments will be effective July 1. He moved with his family to NJ in 2012 and started a new Hispanic congregation from scratch in Bound Brook UMC and later was appointed the Senior Pastor of the church. Richard and Paula have been married for 40 years. He is a graduate of Westminster College (New Wilmington, Pa) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 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. She is a graduate of Drew Theological School and received her M.Div in the spring of 2021. Local pastors are often bi-vocational, living out their ministerial call in the local church and in their field of employment. She anticipates graduating in May 2022. Growing up in a pastors home, Andrew watched and learned from his father, Rev. Sanggeun is passionate about how to grow spiritually in the works of the Holy Spirit and to live out Jesus-Centered life daily. Garner, NC 27529. Wil enjoys time with family and Philly sports, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. He is currently a Drew Theological Seminary MDiv student and a Bi-Vocational Pastor working at the local church in multicultural settings. Names in all capital letters indicate new appointments. Appointments effective July 1, except where noted. His has a passion for seeking justice in local communities and navigating through the tough questions of the Christian faith. He has completed Clinical Pastoral Education (Level 1) at Morristown Medical Center. From an early age, God began speaking and moving in his life. This is his second appointment on the Washington District. She is also the doting human to her dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. A womens group continues to thrive. Previously, he served with distinction churches of various sizes, ranging from small membership churches to large membership churches with multi-staff. At age twelve, his family moved to Pennsauken, NJ where his mother still lives. 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. 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. Greenock United Methodist Church is a growing congregation in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County. Schuyler is also an On-Site Project Manager for SGS & CO, and works at Sabra Dipping Company in White Plains, NewYork. She also served for 5 years as a chaplain at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital and 6 years as a staff consultant for Ministry Architects. Daryl R. Penrod (a.k.a. In 2014 she was appointed to Aldersgate UMC in East Brunswick and has served as the Chair of the Raritan Valley District Committee on Ministry, Secretary of the GNJ Board of Pensions and Health Benefits and is currently a Circuit Elder in the Metro Highlands region. from Claremont School of Theology, and an STM from Drew Theological School. From 2012 to 2015, he served as a chaplain, delivering spiritual care in a hospital, hospice, and nursing home settings. He joined GNJ in 2019, serving as pastor at Pennsauken UMC and East Pennsauken UMC. Scott has a servant heart and believes that whenwe let Gods love work through us, we can share that love with others. from Drew Theological School. Presently, he serves as Circuit Leader in the Central District, Journey of Hope Team, and the Conference Council on Finance and Administration. The church building was built on Savannah Road. Gwiseok is a passionate and positive individual who tries to grow a loving congregation. He received his MDiv from Wesley Theological Seminary, an MA in English from Duquesne University and did all of the coursework for a PhD in English at Duquesne but withdrew before the dissertation stage. Located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Allison Park, the congregation's strength is its passion to reach out to others through missions. He serves on the Board of Directors and Buildings Chair and has been a Youth Camp Director for the last 15 years for the West Jersey Grove Association at Malaga Camp. 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. Tony is now attending Rutgers Law School and hopes to reimagine what serving the Church as a pastor lawyer looks like. She served as a short-term missionary in Papua, New Guinea before returning to the States to work in different secular positions. Marco has accumulated a wealth of experience in pastoral care of Methodist congregations, preaching, church music, community development projects, and education. He has served Belvidere UMC, Broadway UMC, Port Colden UMC, and McCrea Memorial UMC in Port Murray. Adam has been part of Savannah UMC since 1997, and is joined in ministry there by his wife Denise and daughter Grace. Kendra was an ordained elder in full connection at the 2021 annual conference. In both appointments, he was privileged to witness Gods power at work through the leaders and members of those churches to transform lives, making disciples of Jesus Christ. He was raised in South Korea and earned a BS from Seoul National University, a M.Th. With strong lay leadership, the congregation enjoys close fellowship and vital worship. 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. 0.81 km, 0.51 mi. Presently Ronell is a part of the Metro Highlands Regional Team working to develop clergy and congregations in that region and overseeing A Journey of Hope to end the sin of racism for GNJ. From: Dresden - Co-pastor . (PTLP-R) Retired Part Time Local Pastor Serving Appointment (TBS) To Be Supplied * Indicates appointed or assigned in multiple places as a circuit or partnership . Other hobbies of Schuylers include cooking, baking, and most importantly singing. These are different, yet related. In most cases, the announcements go into effect July 1, 2022. He has been a lawyer in New York since 1993. John has an M.Div. Ronell Howard was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and is a proud Razorback. in Secondary Education and History from Rowan University, and M.Div. The Rev. Joshua and his wife, Songbee, are also pursuing their MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Susan E. Hitts From: Northern Waters District Harbor Springs UMC Epworth supports mission efforts in their community and beyond. For the past 3 years, he has been the President of the Cranford Clergy Council and has joined with other local community leaders in developing the Cranford Equity and Inclusivity Initiative. Aside from his pastoral calling, you may find Charlie staying active swimming, running, or going to the gym. He also has long been engaged in interfaith-dialog with Jews and Muslims. He is passionate about building relationships in community, preaching, evangelism, serving the needs of others, and sharing in Gods love. Article IV) with the formation of open itineracy ( 425.1). 817-877-5222 (main phone) / 817-338-4541 . He is passionate about casting and sharing the vision with church members, identifying their gifts, and inviting them to the place where they can serve God and Gods people. John also successfully founded and operated two small businesses. Kate holds an MDiv/MA in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary, as well as a BA in Religion from Houghton College. at Wesley Theological Seminary in DC and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies at Drew University. He is a graduate of Drew University with a Master of Divinity. Nashville TN 37206. Upon returning to New Jersey, Christine served churches in the Freehold area, western Hunterdon County, and in Gloucester County. He also discovered his true passion for worship, a heart for missionary work, and social justice in a diversified setting. Kristine enjoys building lasting relationships with people within the church and within the community. John has a passion for youth and young adult ministries and for making disciple-makers. He has served at many places inlcuding Bountiful KUMC, Diamond Hill UMC, KUMC of South Jersey, Fort Lee Campus of Bethany KUMC, and Calvary KUMC in East Brunswick.