Permission to use the Cross and Flame must be obtained from the GCFA Jessica is the proud mother of two amazing children, Alyssa and Kristie. Sarah Borgstrom Lee has been serving in ministry in Greater New Jersey for more than 10 years. from Drew Theological School and was ordained while serving at Hasbrouck Heights and Paterson. from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison NJ. He will be graduating from Drew Theological School in the spring of 2022. Pastor Name District; Conference Office. In her spare time, she is a quilter and a reader of mysteries. Most recently, he completed a certificate program at Cornell University in Diversity & Inclusion. Jodie is excited and grateful to be appointed to First Church in Clarion to return to the ministry of the local church, which she firmly believes can change the life of individuals, communities and even the world, through the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the fellowship of believers. After serving in various pastoral roles in the Church of the Nazarene, he entered the United Methodist Church in 2014, appointed as pastor of Creekside UMC and Youth Pastor of Trinity UMC in Indiana, Pa. Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church is a loving family of Christian faith located in Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania. 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. He is married to Juree with two beautiful daughters: Ria and Roa. For the first 20 years of employment, Kendra was a teacher. Central Texas Conference UMC 2022 Appointment Updates (Appointments are listed in the order of date announced with latest announced appearing first. He received his B.A. Ralph has served churches in Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Neshanic Station, NJ, and Hillsborough, NJ. In his spare time, he enjoys being crafty, sewing, knitting, painting, and reading. Bay is interested in music, art, literature, and the theater, and when he is not preaching or ministering as pastor, he is trying to be a good steward of the other gifts God has given him by growing in them. Shawn has a passion for pastoral care and ministry. She is also experienced in ministry with children, youth, and young adults. Rainier United Methodist Church and St. Helens First UMC. Since then, Penns Woods church has joined with Christ to continue their mission ofKnowing Christ and making Him known.. She has served as the pastor for the Panther Valley Ecumenical Church and Knowlton UMC. 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. As commissioned, licensed, consecrated or ordained members of the covenant of ministry, let us offer ourselves without reserve to the responsibilities and opportunities of these appointments. Sung Chun has a passion for worship, small group, community outreach, and mission. The Sheakleyville/Calvary Charge is a new alignment of churches in the Franklin district; Sheakleyville UMC, North Salem UMC and Calvary UMC in Greenville. New England Conference Center. Noelle is a nurse in NICU at Emory Hospital. He is an active ordained elder appointed at Fourth United Methodist Church, Millville. They have been an active ministry partner with the other churches in Port Allegany to care for the needs of the community. Currently, he is in a Doctoral of Ministry program at Drew Theological Seminary. from the United Theological Seminary. Appointments effective July 1, except where noted. He is married to Pastor Jacki Pillot, pastor of Trinity UMC, Merchantville where they live with their two toddlers. Pastor Len heard the call to ministry while serving in Sunday School at the age of thirteen. 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. She likes sports, music, and loves to cook. John Wesley Morrison has served GNJAC in pastoral and academic ministry for 38 years. Since 2016, she has been appointed to Westmont UMC. Posted on June 7, 2022. Sunday worship is at 10 am during the summer. 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. Lark was born in Guyana South America and received her M.Div. 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. 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. Appointments in The United Methodist Church By: Rev. Gratitude is what Jim feels for the Lifegate Church for offering this opportunity to again pursue my passion and my calling. from Union Theological Seminary in New York. Appointments are effective July 1 unless otherwise noted. Nancy Shute. Iraida finds joy in listening to folk seeking God amid life circumstances. She is a graduate of Drew Theological School and received her M.Div in the spring of 2021. He enjoys pickleball, kayaking, and exercise. Develop a Safe Sanctuaries Task force or team in the local church. 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. Mark has served churches in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, and Hoboken, NJ. Previous to hearing her call to ministry, she worked for fifteen years as a molecular biologist. Joshua and his wife, Songbee, are also pursuing their MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She serves on GNJ agencies, is a circuit elder, candidacy mentor, and is in the final stages of a DMin at Drew. 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. Having a passion for business, economic empowerment, and education, Anson holds a BS in Finance from New Jersey Institute of Technology. His has a passion for seeking justice in local communities and navigating through the tough questions of the Christian faith. He holds a B.Th. The congregation is multi-generational and a successful pastor would be comfortable with all ages and also value small-town life. She received a Th.M. Appointments | Western PA Conference of The UMC 2023 Appointments Sorted by Announced Date Anderson to Serve Faith Community UMC Announced: 04-30-2023 About Emmett Anderson, Jr. Emmett Anderson, Jr. began ministry in 1977 at the North Indiana Conference. He tries to do his best to help people sort out who God in Christ is and how this is presently working in their lives. from Rutgers University, and when he finally answered the calling from the Lord, he was awarded with an M.A. The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. She has also served as the Director of the Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion for the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh. He serves on the Delaware Bay District Committee on Ordained Ministry. She loves spending time with family and friends and is the queen of spoiling her two dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. It grew out of the former Coulter United Methodist Church, whose pastor became the first pastor of the new congregation. 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. Zion in the Indiana District. Our current building was built in 1910. 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. After beginning her seminary career at MTSO, she graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2002. Gwiseok is a passionate and positive individual who tries to grow a loving congregation. 2. Sean was ordained as an elder at GNJ in 2014. John married the love of his life and later went to law school in at Boston University. from Yonsei University in Seoul and earned her M.Div. They have a history of both global and regional mission trips. Josh is an ordained elder and has served as the pastor of First United Methodist Church of Williamstown since 2016. 304 S. Perimeter Park Dr. Nashville, TN 37211 Tel. Jodie was ordained an Elder in 2005 and served White Chapel UMC and the Redbank Valley United Methodist Ministry before being appointed as the Franklin District Superintendent in 2017 and then the Indiana District Superintendent in 2021. He has a Masters of Divinity from Drew University. Dr. Lloyd and Marguerite Terrell. Sammy Arroyo recently served as senior pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown. Kpadeh is versed in immigration issues, truancy, homelessness, parenting, and mental health counseling services. Kristine enjoys building lasting relationships with people within the church and within the community. He works towards fostering a benevolent community where all are welcome and belong. Denise, along with her husband Joe, created Jackson Arts Ministry which serves the Jackson area. Sunday School for all ages is at 10 am and Sunday worship service is at 11 am from the fall to the spring. Strategic . Go to detail listing Sorted by Announced Date Search Appointments Larry Corner to Coalport Charge Announced: 04-23-2023 Ann Dixon to Luthersburgh/Mt. The appointment may be to a pastoral charge or to special appointments beyond the local church. Clergy (Appointed/Active) Use the search function below to find a person, or scroll through the list sorted last name. They have two adult children, Alyson and Nathan. Upon accepting her call to ministry, Ronell attended Princeton Theological Seminary where she focused on practical theology. While serving in pastoral ministry Jim felt God's call to attend law school and use those gifts to support his ministry with the elderly and at-risk children. In addition, he has a passion to preach and share encouraging messages. 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. In addition to playing the piano, guitar, and drums, he is a vocalist. Eunjis bountiful pastoral experiences, ranging from children to adults, have made her passionate for multigenerational ministry that connects all ages collaboratively. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Kate, and four children, Christina, Suze, Bridget & Micah. He relaxes by fishing and going on nature walks and is also an avid runner. 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. Appointments effective July 1, except where noted. He and his wife, Beverly, have 3 grown children: Chris, Andy, and Bethany. To supplement her income she also worked at several retail department stores. Jung Ung Moon is a church planter, great preacher, spiritual leader and church developer. Sunghyuk Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, and spent his elementary years in La Palma, California. As a person of faith, he believes in a holistic ministry of the people of God, and always stands for justice and growth. Sung Chun Ahn was born and raised in South Korea in the Korean Methodist tradition. 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. Taegun Wang has been serving as the pastor in the United Methodist Churches in GNJ since 2000. Shehas completed coaching training, is actively coaching several clergy, leads a PaCE group and is a circuit elder. Brian Roberts served GNJ as District Superintendent for 8 years, working with the Cape Atlantic District and other congregations. Denise Tiedemann has been serving the United Methodist Church for over 20 years. Sharon has been serving as pastor of congregational care at Trinity, Hackettstown and as a Chaplain in hospice care. Caleb has since served at Clymer Charge as a Campus Minister for IUP Campus ministry. Jim enjoys serving God in the local church, leading Bible Study, preaching, and sharing coffee and conversation about God's love and grace. He has been serving as a Hospice Chaplain as well as in several churches as a Licensed Local Pastor. We have a casual service and traditional service to allow for various types of worship and communion is served the first Sunday of every month. . Appointments are for one-year periods. 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. 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. She is passionate about the living word of God in scripture and believes we can make it relevant to our present lives. 2022-2023 Mississippi Conference Appointments *Revised as of July 8, 2022. She graduated from Drew Theological School and completed a yearlong residency as a Chaplin at Georgetown University Hospital. 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. Appointments Appointments Bradley Curtis From: Lincoln First - Sangamon River District To: Abandonment of Appointment Effective Date: 9/30/2022 Michael Peter Paulson From: Morton - Illinois River District To: Medical Leave Effective Date: 3/1/2023 Diwan Tiwade From: Mount Auburn - Sangamon River District To: Discontinuation of Assignment He has been a lawyer in New York since 1993. Conduct research to gather data on markets, industries, and customers' needs and preferences. Andis philosophy of ministry can be described as Spirit-led, community driven, and relationally inspired. If you dont have a church home, we invite you to consider us to be your church home. He attended Seminary at Duke Divinity School and graduated in 2019 with his M.Div. Appointments. 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. He is married to Heea Lee and they have two adorable kids, Evelyn and Henry. Sugar Grove UMC is a welcoming, small, yet vibrant church near the New York border within the Kane District, that supports local and world missions. 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. 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. He has the heart to engage and increase the vitality of worship. Sheenjoys stamping, knitting and gathering with friends over good food. Yoseb Jeon is a relational pastor who is eager to see Gods abundant grace and love in our daily living. One of Calebs joys as a United Methodist has been serving alongside his brother and father. 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. Eliezer Franqui was born in New Jersey and raised in Camuy, Puerto Rico. Jims mother opened him up to a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit. He is an alumnus of Princeton Theological Seminary, where he obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Onay served as a pastor in the Methodist Church in Cuba for 12 years and was ordained as an Elder there in 2009. photo: Paragould First UMC Read the stories Mission u The Luthersburg/Mt. Tony is now attending Rutgers Law School and hopes to reimagine what serving the Church as a pastor lawyer looks like. Then he began with the Coalport Charge in 2020. Wil enjoys time with family and Philly sports, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. Karline Kay Dubuisson, a Palmer Theological Seminary graduate, is an ordained elder and has served the UMC of Spring Valley since 2015. He is married to Sandra, who has been his ministry partner and is now serving on staff at Central UMC-Linwood. He enjoys running and time with his family. He also discovered his true passion for worship, a heart for missionary work, and social justice in a diversified setting. Christine is a loving aunt to two nieces, one nephew, and now three grand-nieces and one grandnephew. 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. The congregation has a rich history dating back to the original settlement of became Wesleyville. He enjoys music, especially playing the piano, guitar and drum, and sports. Lark considers everyone as her neighbor. In 2020, she was commissioned as a Provisional Elder. ; worked as a social worker before starting seminary at Fuller and then graduated from New Brunswick with an M. Div. L. Jonathan Holston Resident Bishop South Carolina Annual Conference June 23, 2020 All Appointments | Effective July 1, 2020 Appointments By District From: Open Door Churches of Salem-Keizer. Ralph is a child of God. Sugar Grove UMC also supports the community through the Manross fund. Her DMin was focused on Social Justice and Social engagement in the local church which she feels are so important in these changing times. While serving as a United Methodist pastor in Norwalk, CT, she facilitated the joining of two churches to form Cornerstone Community Church. Have policy approved by Local church Trustees and/or Administrative Council. He has been serving the Hackensack United Methodist Church as a youth pastor since 2018, where he found himself growing with the community. Brian earned his M.Div from Princeton Theological Seminary, an MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management, and a BA from Colgate University. The practice of sharing clear openings gives clergy an opportunity to tie a string around the superintendent's finger. Click here to search by department. She is a Stephen Leader and graduated from the Academy for Spiritual Formation in April 2016. He lived in Maryland for sixteen years until he moved to New Jersey with his wife, Hanna, in 2018. Born and raised in Salamanca, New York, Ann moved to Pennsylvania for a job in St Marys, PA. She then attended DuBois Business College majoring in Accounting - Business Administration.