She succeeds her husband, Local Pastor Richard Foland, who will begin serving Meadville: Grace Woodcock. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Kate, and four children, Christina, Suze, Bridget & Micah. Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church. There is no more strategic resource at our disposal than creating a missional . John R. Huey was born in Connellsville and grew up in Morrell. New Appointments: 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. Donna Hoffman (Local Pastor) to Retirement from McConnell/Pearl City (Rockford District). Joyce currently serves as a Lay Servant in the Connellsville District. She previously served as a childrens pastor and is currently serving as a youth pastor at Olivet UMC. Tiffany is married to her supportive husband Joe, and together they have one son, Isaiah Matthew. "Open itineracy means appointments . His education is from Lycoming, Gordon Conwell, United, and the Mid-Atlantic Foundation Leadership Academy. He is married to Minju Gu, and has three children: an 11-year-old girl, Soyoon, an 8-year boy, Joowon, and a 5-year-old girl, Hayoon. She has an M.Div from Drew University and a B.A. from Methodist Theological Seminary in Seoul, a M.Div from Drew Theological School, and a S.T.M. They are two different congregations, but share many similarities. 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. Croyle: Mt. 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. Their ministries include a womens group and a mens prayer breakfast. She is a Stephen Leader and graduated from the Academy for Spiritual Formation in April 2016. Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon is a faith community in Westmoreland County, serving North Huntingdon, McKeesport, White Oak, Coulter and Penns Woods. He loves to play a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, and bowling. Although Fairview and Nebo have always been small in numbers, their strength is in their commitment to God and the communities they serve. Most recently she has served as the lead pastor at DeBows UMC, Pleasant Grove UMC in Jackson and FUMC in Farmingdale. She received a Th.M. Children under 5 are welcome to the Nursery. He is married to Sandra, who has been his ministry partner and is now serving on staff at Central UMC-Linwood. 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. 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. He currently serves on the District Committee on Ordained Ministry. Both of her parents are retired UMC Elders. He works towards fostering a benevolent community where all are welcome and belong. Together, Nebo and Fairview are joyfully serving the Lord in hopes of changing lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Vacation Bible School is always a big hit with the children in the church and community, and our Peach Social and specialty fundraiser dinners are a community highlight. 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. United States. Leslie M. Foland will be assigned to supply the Diamond/Tryonville Charge beginning July 1, 2022. 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. Brian earned his M.Div from Princeton Theological Seminary, an MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management, and a BA from Colgate University. They enjoy time with family and friends. After graduating from Pennsauken High School in 2009, he attended Drew University College of Liberal Arts where he received a BA in Comparative Religion in 2013. After high school, he worked as a home health aide until 1989 and then drove tractor-trailers until 2016. Tiffany loves to spend time with family and friends in her free time and also enjoys all forms of arts and entertainment. 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. 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). Eli is a dad and stepdad to four unique persons: Lianette, Ana Maria, Ezequiel, and Misael. 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. 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. 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. & Ldr Dvlp (Cent-reville) Tammie E. Crews US Army Deputy Com- Previously, he served as the pastor at Cokesbury United Methodist Church and Fairmount United Methodist Church. She previouslyserved as the Lead Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Piscataway, NJ. Since then, she has served many wonderful churches throughout Hunterdon County. She is passionate about the living word of God in scripture and believes we can make it relevant to our present lives. Joel Garrett grew up in New Castle, PA and is a graduate of Shenango High School. In 2011, Ivelisse answered her call to ministry and joined the MDiv Program at Drew Theological Seminary, graduating in 2015. Thirty of these thirty-three appointment years have been served in the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. She is also a fun-in-law to three wonderful adults, and Babcia to five grandchildren. 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. 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. Wils ministry began in Fargo, ND, serving as a US-2 missionary with Global Ministries from 2011-13. He returned to the United States in 2018, soon after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, bringing with him the Spanish language and culture of his parents, especially the Methodist and Evangelical traditions of his hometown. He has served in local church ministry for 21 years in a variety of roles. 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). Having a passion for business, economic empowerment, and education, Anson holds a BS in Finance from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Tony is reimagining worship with a focus on multiplying small groups, virtual ministries, and community outreach. 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. Alan S. Darby is a South Jersey native, born in Ocean City and raised in Haddon Heights. Byungil has been married for 23 years to his wife Hyenjung Moon, and has two children, Jane and Chloe, both are college students. While working towards his license in mental health, he began working for a community mental health agency. Tim has served as pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hammonton, NJ, since 2018. Appointments in The United Methodist Church By: Rev. He ministers with congregations to share Gods love in their local communities and, via connectional and ecumenical missions, to the wider world. Allen R. Hoke was born and raised in Mt. She is a graduate of Drew Theological School and received her M.Div in the spring of 2021. 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. Since then, Penns Woods church has joined with Christ to continue their mission ofKnowing Christ and making Him known.. and Th.M. Joseph is a senior in high school. Her DMin was focused on Social Justice and Social engagement in the local church which she feels are so important in these changing times. Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson. Sammy Arroyo recently served as senior pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown. 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. They have three children, and eight grandchildren. Jim is a retired elder of the Eastern PA Conference. She has been teaching the Old Testament in different seminaries including WTS, Moravian Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Her hobbies are contemplative photography, golf, crafting, and fur baby Sally. P.O. She has served at Christ UMC in Piscataway for the past four years. Cliff graduated from Palmer Theological Seminary, where he achieved a M. Div. Marissa was born and raised in California and attended California Lutheran University where she attained her B.S. He then attended Mount Union College (now the University of Mount Union) and upon graduation continued his education at United Theological Seminary. Her heart for mission has led her to serve with A Future with Hope and the Skainos Project in Belfast. He and his wife, Beverly, have 3 grown children: Chris, Andy, and Bethany. For a while, the congregation met at the schoolhouse until a building could be constructed. Box 850, Alcoa, . Anson believes that the Gospel is transformative; it can change individuals, communities, and the world for the better. More. OUR MISSION IS HELPING PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO GOD . Scott has a servant heart and believes that whenwe let Gods love work through us, we can share that love with others. In her downtime, she loves hiking, running, cooking, and spending time with her partner and family. Jacob was born in West Virginia and moved to Pennsylvania early in his childhood. Joshua and his wife, Songbee, are also pursuing their MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Patrick Labenyimoh was born and raised in Nigeria, in the United Methodist tradition. In her free time, Kay enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Rick Owen will have new duties in their Cabinet-level appointments for the United Methodist North Alabama Conference. United Methodist Church. For many years they have been served by retired Associate Member Alice McClymonds, who retired once more in December 2021. Nicole has a strong passion for bringing Evangelism and outreaches into local churches. He received his B.A. In 1972, John Suh moved from South Korea to South Bronx, NY. John is blessed with three sons, two daughter-in-laws, one granddaughter, and a wife who prays constantly. Nicole loves playing tennis, gardening in the summer, and cooking for people. from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, South Korea, and his M. Div. Epworth is a small church with a big heart. Matthew was born and lived in the small town of Saxonburg, PA for most of his formative years. The nursery is at end of the hall on the right. He was raised in South Korea and earned a BS from Seoul National University, a M.Th. from Drew Theological School. Upon returning to New Jersey, Christine served churches in the Freehold area, western Hunterdon County, and in Gloucester County. He has been married to his wife Julie since 2012, and they have three young children. She is also the doting human to her dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. This is his second appointment on the Washington District. Sung Chun has a passion for worship, small group, community outreach, and mission. Bo received his BM in Guitar from Johns Hopkins University (Peabody) and MDiv. Clergy codes listed reflect the person's code as of the appointment date listed (or July 1 if not listed). With strong lay leadership, the congregation enjoys close fellowship and vital worship. Andi and her soon-to-be husband are excited to step into a new season of marriage and ministry together! She is married to the Rev. Michelle brings the gifts of fruit bearing multi-racial/multi-cultural ministries to GNJ Conference. 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. Or you may email any updates/corrections to LynHarding@vaumc.org Change Address Here She received her Master of Divinity From Drew Theological Seminary. Kate holds an MDiv/MA in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary, as well as a BA in Religion from Houghton College. Prior to that, he served in a cooperative parish that included five churches in the Gateway South District. 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. Deb Epley, currently pastor at Lester's Chapel in Columbiana, will become pastor of Talladega First United Methodist Church. He received his M. Div from Drew Theological School in 2014 and his B.A. He attended seminary at MTSO, graduating in 1998. Find the 2021 Clergy Move Schedule at " Clergy Move Day 2021 ." The United Methodist Church promotes and holds in high esteem the opportunity of an inclusive church ( 4. He has been blessed with wonderful congregations that helped him grow as a pastor and a person. In 2020, she was commissioned as a Provisional Elder. A womens group continues to thrive. Gwiseok is a passionate and positive individual who tries to grow a loving congregation. Ronell Howard was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and is a proud Razorback. ____ _____ United Methodist Church, not . Ronell loves watching Korean dramas, drawing, painting, travel, and eating chicken wings. As a pastor, he has a passion for the outcast and the misfit and teaching hope in an age of uncertainty. He and his wife, Christy have a four-year-old son, Ben, and a dog named Scooby-Doo. Previously, he served as the associate pastor at Central UMC in Linwood, NJ. In The United Methodist Church, clergy agree to serve where their bishop appoints them. After graduating from high school, his path took him on the long road to becoming a licensed mental health therapist. Blair is an ordained elder with an M. Div. 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. Linda J. Stephan From: Northern Waters District Traverse City Central UMC (Associate Pastor) To: Western Waters District Traverse City Central UMC (Lead Pastor). 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). This page will continue to post appointments as they are announced at the local church level. Oak Lawn United Methodist Church on Sunday will self-appoint two LGBTQ staff members to pastor positions after their requests for appointments were rejected by the . and D. Min. from Claremont School of Theology, and an STM from Drew Theological School. from RutgersUniversity. Greenstone was originally chartered as Bellevue Methodist Episcopal Church in 1813, an official church start from the John Rodenbaugh class that formed in 1800. It is comprised of the Sykesville: Grace, Pleasant Valley and Falls Creek United Methodist churches. ; worked as a social worker before starting seminary at Fuller and then graduated from New Brunswick with an M. Div. As a pastor, Bo hopes to use dentistry as a tool to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, share Gods love, and serve the neighbors in need. 217 South Rankin Road, Alcoa, TN, 37701 P.O. Sung Chun received his Bachelor of Theology at Methodist Theology University in Seoul, Korea, and his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School. Eunjis bountiful pastoral experiences, ranging from children to adults, have made her passionate for multigenerational ministry that connects all ages collaboratively. She has a daughter, Alexandra, and her husband, Kevin, has two children and grandchildren. She enjoys being together with family, mission experiences, steam trains, shelling, music, and creative arts. His family consists of his beloved wife Diana and their children David and Gabriela. Rest assured that Greenock UM Church loves you and welcomes you. Olive Baptist Church in Coraopolis, and Mt. She has served various congregations over the past years as an educator, youth pastor, social worker and Bible instructor. Pastor Pedro helped lead Fieldboot UMC through their transition to online worship services and then hybrid services.