North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church

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Journal of the
North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church
898 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
1-800-239-7950
205-226-7950
www.northalabamaumc.org
2010 North Alabama Conference Session
June 3-5, 2010
ClearBranch United Methodist Church
Trussville, Alabama William H. Willimon
Presiding Bishop
Bishop William H. Willimon, President
Sherill Clontz, Conference Secretary
The 2008 Book of Discipline, ¶724 states that
“... an annual conference, local church, or other body within
The United Methodist Church that is composed of uniting
units with differing dates of origin, shall use as the date
of its founding the date of the older or oldest of the uniting units ....”
Historical Organizations
of the North Alabama Conference Sherill Clontz
Conference Secretary
• Entrance of Methodism into Alabama through Matthew P. Sturdivant, 1808
• Alabama Conference, Methodist Protestant Church, Organized 1829
• Alabama Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Organized 1846
• Alabama Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, Organized 1867
• North Alabama Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Organized 1870
• Central Alabama Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, Organized 1876
• Uniting Conference, The Methodist Church, 1939
• Merger Conference, The United Methodist Church, 1968
• Merger Conference, North Alabama Conference and Central Alabama Conference, Making the North Alabama
Conference, Organized 1972
• The One Hundred Thirty-ninth Annual Session of the North Alabama Conference since Organization in 1870
• The Thirty-seventh Session of the North Alabama Conference since Organization Introduction in 1972.
Vision of the North Alabama Conference
Every church challenged and equipped to grow more disciples of Jesus Christ by taking risks and changing lives.
Conference Priorities
New Congregations
Natural Church Development
Effective Leadership for the 21st Century
Empowering a New Generation of Christians
Transforming the World through Missions and Justice
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Officers of the Annual Conference
President, Council on Finance & Conference Journal Editor Director of Communication (¶609)
Administration Lyn Cosby Danette Clifton
Rev. Jimmy Bassham 898 Arkadelphia Road 898 Arkadelphia Road
PO Box 978 Birmingham AL 35204 Birmingham AL 35204
Athens AL 35612 205.226.7972 205.226.7973
256.232.2020 [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
Conference Statistician Chairperson, Commission on Equitable
Director, Connectional Ministries (¶608) Rev. Lori Carden Compensation
Rev. Lori Carden 898 Arkadelphia Road Rev. Rusty Williams
898 Arkadelphia Road Birmingham AL 35204 27109 U. S. Highway 431
Birmingham AL 35204 205.226.7953 Five Points AL 36855
205.226.7953 [email protected] 334.864.9498
[email protected] [email protected]
Conference Treasurer
Conference Secretary Scott Selman President, Board of Trustees
Rev. Sherill Clontz 898 Arkadelphia Road Rev. Joe Acker
700 Jordan Lane Birmingham AL 35204 P O Box 932
Huntsville AL 35816 205.226.7989 Fayette AL 35555
256.536.9451 [email protected] 205.932.3733
[email protected] [email protected]
District Contacts
Central District Northeast District Southeast District
Rev. Ron Schultz, Superintendent Rev. Dale Cohen, Superintendent Rev. Richard Stryker, Superintendent
898 Arkadelphia Road 700 Jordan Lane PO Box 537
Birmingham AL 35204 Huntsville AL 35816 Alexander City AL 35011
205.226.7985 256.536.9451 256.409.9210
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Denise Cone, Lay Leader Rev. Sherill Clontz, Associate Superintendent Steve Lyles, Lay Leader
8513 Cedarbark Circle [email protected] 3054 Willow Point Rd
Birmingham AL 35206 Alexander City AL 35010
Northwest District
205.836.2610 256.234.3400
Rev. Mike Stonbraker, Superintendent
[email protected] [email protected]
1701 Cole Ave., Suite 100
Cheaha District Florence AL 35630 Southwest District
Rev. Bob Alford, Superintendent 256.766.4513 Rev. Bill Brunson, Superintendent
2109 Seventh Ave. North [email protected] 2615 Sixth Street, Suite 4
Pell City AL 35125 Janet Brookman, Lay Leader Tuscaloosa AL 35401
205.338.8338 312 Dunolly Lane 205.752.0414
[email protected] Florence AL 35633 [email protected]
Leigh Murphy, Lay Leader 256.764.0688 Lindsey Holland, Lay Leader
717 Maple Drive [email protected] 3702 Hunter Creek Road
Talladega, AL 35160 Northport AL 35473
South Central District
256.362.8518 205.534.6327 cell
Rev. Ron Schultz, Superintendent
[email protected] [email protected]
898 Arkadelphia Road
Mountain Lakes District Birmingham AL 35204
Rev. Bill Gandy, Superintendent 205.226.7985
2804 Wills Creek Road [email protected]
Gadsden AL 35904 Lana Johnson, Lay Leader
256.546.7405 1090 Lake Colony Lane
[email protected] Birmingham AL 35242
Cathy Williams, Lay Leader 205.969.0527
317 Vann Drive [email protected]
Rainbow City AL 35906
205.243.9302
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
A—Introduction ...............................................................1
B—Leadership and Membership ..................................................5
C—Daily Proceedings..........................................................33
D—Business of the Annual Conference Report......................................43
E—Clergy Appointments .......................................................69
F—Reports...................................................................87
G—Memoirs ................................................................115
H—Roll of the Dead..........................................................127
I—Historical ................................................................133
J—Miscellaneous.............................................................137
K—Pastoral Record...........................................................143
L—Statistics.................................................................187
M—Index...................................................................319
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
* Indicates a quadrennial organization of the Conference. Number in [ ] refers to Call to Mission and Ministry , pages 27-41 of Volume I.
Conference Leadership Team (CLT) (6.1) Board of Ordained Ministry B
Convenor: Presiding Bishop Appointed by Presiding Bishop — can serve three quadrennia.
Spiritual Guide: Conference Lay Leader Chairperson: Rev. Rick Owen
TEAM MEMBERS: Vice-Chairperson: Rev. Mikah Hudson
Bishop: William H. Willimon Secretary: Rev. Sherry Harris
Conference Lay Leader: Ellen Harris Order of Elders: Rev. Alan B. Head
District Superintendents: Rev. Mike Stonbraker, Rev. Richard Order of Deacons: Rev. Robert Mercer
Stryker, Rev. Bill Gandy Cabinet Representatives: Rev. Ron Schultz, Rev. Bill Brunson
Director, Connectional Ministries: Rev. Lori Carden Staff Representative: Rev. Donald S. Neal
Conference Treasurer: Scott Selman Rev. Stephanie Arnold (08), Steven Ray Baccus (08), Rev. David
Barnhart (08), Rev. Harvey Beck (09), Rev. Terry Bentley (01), Rev.
PASSIONATE AND EFFECTIVE MINISTRY LEADERS:
Reagin Brown (00), Rev. Michael Burgess (10), Rev. Paula Calhoun
Children’s Discipleship: Carolyn Douglass (C)
(10), Rev. Glenn Conner (08), Rev. Don Cross (08), Rev. Michael
Youth Discipleship: Mark Hughes (C) Densmore (08), Rev. Clay Farrington (08), Rev. Wade Griffith
Adult Discipleship: Patty Lowe (SG) (06), Rev. Rudell Guess (00), Rev. Sherry Harris (09), Rev. Alan
Advocacy for Social Justice Ministries: Chuck Vedane (C) Head (00), Rev. Paul Hillard Jr. (05), Rev. Lyle Holland (09), Rev.
Julie Holly (08), Gloria Holt (08), Rev. Mickey Hudson (06), Steve
Leadership Formation: Nathan Ramey (C)
Lyles (01), Rev. Don Mauldin (10), Dianne Morgan (04), Michael
Advocacy & Social Justice: Rev. Carrie Kramer (C)
Morrison (08), Rev. Denise Mullaney (08), Jeffrey Murrell (08),
New & Renewing Communities of Faith: Rev. Tommy Gray (C)
Rev. Hal Noble (08), Larry W. Northington (04), Mike O'Kelley
Communication: Linda Holland (C) (08), Rev. Rick Owen (08), Rev. Ted Peterson III (00), Rev. Hughey
Vision: Gloria Holt (C) Reynolds (05), Rev. Sherri Reynolds (08), Rev. Jim Savage (10),
Ethnic Ministries: Rev. David Freeman (C) Rev. Bryan Sission (10), Rev. Michael Stewart (10), Tommy Stuart
(09), Bart Styes (08), James Taylor Jr.(08), Carol Toney (08), Nancy
SBC Chairperson: Anthony Powell
Wells (10), Rev. Mitchell Williams (08), Rev. Andy Wolfe (04),
*Either the Convenor (C) or Spiritual Guide (SG) of their representative Team.
Josh Wood (09), Rev. Chuck Worley (10)
OTHERS AS REQUESTED BY NOMINATIONS TEAM OR
CLT AND BISHOP:
Stewardship Team
Jarvis Brewer, Mattie Battle, Rev. Kanunu Busambwa, Rev. Dean
Convenor: Zac Riddle (07)
Bowers, Rev. Sara Cameron, PJ Ellis, Leslie Hughes, Donna
McAnnally, Mary Catherine McAnnally, Jo Anne Minnit, Zac Spiritual Guide: Rev. Sheri Reynolds (08)
Riddle, Butch Smith Staff Representative: Rev. Lori Carden
Leadership Formation Team (7.1) Commission on Equitable Compensation
Convenor: Nathan Ramey (08) Twelve persons nominated by Nominations Team, includes one layperson and
one clergy from church less than 200 membership; one District Superintendent
Spiritual Guide: Rev. Donald Wright (05)
Chairperson: Russell Williams
TEAMS RELATING TO LEADERSHIP FORMATION Staff Representative: Scott Selman
*Lay Ministry Team (7.1a), *Board of Ordained Ministry (7.1d),
Rev. Tim Barnes (08), Ann Chapman (04), Jim Furio (08), Rev.
*Committee on Episcopacy (7.1h), *Metro Methodism (7.1e),
Ron Howard (08), Rev. Dian Long (08), Steve Lyles (08), Rev.
*Stewardship Team (7.1j), *Committee on Ministerial Integrity
Dale Olmstead (04), Tony Sables (08), Sara Louise Smith (08), Rev.
(7.1i), *Commission on Equitable Compensation (7.1g), *Pastoral
Stephen Smith (04), Rev. Jonathon Todd (08), Rev. Rusty Williams
Care and Counseling (7.1f), *Institute for Clergy Excellence
(04)
Committee on Episcopacy
Board of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Two members appointed by Bishop; seven additional members nominated by
President: Rev. Tom Bell
Nominations Team
Vice President: TBA*
Appointed by Presiding Bishop: Laura Eanes (05), Zac Riddle (05)
Secretary: Rev. Bryan Sisson
Appointed by Nominations Team: Ann Neighbors (04), Rev. Billy
Treasurer: Rev. Reid Crottty
York (04), Brad Almond (08), Rev. Glenn Conner (08), Heather
Griffin (08), Rev. Alan Head (08), Ben Watson (08) Staff Representative: TBA*
Conference Lay Leader: Ellen Harris Executive Director: Rev. Sheri Ferguson
Bishop: William H. Willimon Linda Holland (10), Rev. Julie Holly (10), Wynnett Lee (06), Terry
McElheny (96), Rev. Warren Nash (06), Rev. Todd Owen (10), Rev.
SEJ Representatives: Rev. William Morgan, Gloria Holt
Emily F. Penfield (01), Mary Jean Sanspree (04), Helen Walker (10),
Sandy Wright (04)
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
* Indicates a quadrennial organization of the Conference
B Committee on Ministerial Integrity Term to Expire 2013: Patsy Willimon (05), Nancy Walburn (05)
Appointed by Presiding Bishop Term to Expire 2014: Dr. T. Michael Morgan (06), Julie Dollar (06)
Chairperson: Rev. Ricky Smith
Trustees—United Methodist Homes for the Aging
Victim Contact Person: Jan Conway
Class of 2010: Pete Comfort, Rev. Curtis Johnson, Jack Mullins,
Rev. Esperanza Baltazar-Ramirez, Rev. Patsy Carlberg , Rev. Abi
Robert L. McKee III, Rev. T.L. Hammons Jr., Rev. Carl Long
Carlisle-Wilke, Rev. Oliver Clark, Rev. Glenn Conner, Rev. Sherrill
Corson, Rev. Lynn Dimon, Carolyn Douglass, John Douglass, Class of 2011: Maudine Holloway, Fred Jackson III, Rev. Buzz
Rev. Bill Etheridge, Rev.Sheri Ferguson, Rev. Brandon Harris, Barrett, Rev. Bobby Scales, Stuart Johnson, Thomas Waters
Ellen Harris, Rev. Peter Hawker, Kay Knowlton, Barbara Lee, Class of 2012: Dr. Norman Carlson, Dr. Charles F. Gattis Jr.,
Terry McElheny, Rev. John Mullaney, Rev. Herb Robertson, Rev. Rev. John Mount, Margaret Odum, Scott Russell, Rev. Sam
Amanda Rochelle, Rev. Rosendo Sanchez-Cedillo, Rev. Amelia Williamson
Sims, Rev. Ricky Smith, Deborah Thompson, Cornelia Turnbow,
Promise Homes (Formerly UMRA)
Rev. Dorothy Ann Webster, Dawn Wolfe, Ramona Yarbrough
Executive Director: Rod Moss
New & Renewing Communities of Faith (7.2) President: Donna McAnnally
Convenor: Rev. Bill Gandy (01) First Vice-President: Carmine Jordan
Spiritual Guide: Rev. Suzanne Katschke Vice-President for Finance: Bill Farrar
Cabinet Representative: Rev. Tommy Gray Secretary: Rev. Paula Calhoun
Treasurer: Carol Taylor
TEAMS RELATING TO NEW & RENEWING
Rev. Ken Bishop, Caroline Calhoun, Marc Eason, Barbara Euler Farrar,
COMMUNITIES OF FAITH: [7.2]
Betty Gunn, Rev. Coy Hallmark, Rev. Mike Harper, Carmine Jordan,
*Ethnic Ministries Team (7.2a), New Church Team (7.2b), *Small
Donna McAnnally, Stacey Rushing, Condit Steil, Carol Taylor
Membership Church Team (7.2c), *Worship Resourcing Team
(7.2d), *Evangelism Team (7.2e), *Strengtheniong the Black Church Children’s Discipleship Team (7.4)
Team (7.2f), *Black Methodists for Church Renewal (7.2g), *Town
Convenor: Carolyn Douglass, 2007
and Country (7.2h), *Cooperative Parishes (7.2i)
Spiritual Guide: Angie Lewis
Missions (7.3) TEAMS RELATING TO CHILDREN’S DISCIPLESHIP
Convenor: Rev. Carrie Kramer Children and Poverty Team (7.4a), Church Childcare and
Spiritual Guide: Rev. R.G. Lyons, Rev. Peter von Herrmann Preschool Team (7.4b), Local Church Resourcing Team (7.4c)
Staff Representative: Rev. Matt Lacey
Youth Discipleship Team (7.5)
General Board of Global Ministries: Gloria Holt
Convenor / Youth Service Fund: Mark Hughes (04)
Ex-Officio Member: Rev. Paul Hillard, Jr.
Spiritual Guide: Rev. Mark Puckett (04)
TEAMS RELATING TO MISSIONS Youth Council President: Amanda Annonio
United Methodist Women (7.3a), United Methodist Men (7.3b),
TEAMS RELATING TO YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP TEAM
Mission Congregation Team (7.3c), Volunteers in Mission Team
Annual Conference Concert/Event Team (7.5a), Conference Youth
(7.3d), Mission Resource Team (7.3e), Hispanic Ministries, United
Leadership Team (7.5b), Local Church Resourcing Team (7.5c),
Methodist Committee on Relief, Disaster Relief, Advance Specials,
Youth Hands-on-Missions Team (7.5d)
Kairos Prison Ministry, Society of Saint Andrew, United Methodist
Children’s Home, United Methodist Homes for the Aging, United Adult Discipleship Team (7.6)
Methodist Residential Alternatives, Mission Education and
Convenor: Rev. Suzanne Pruitt
Communication Team (7.3f), Mission Personnel Team (7.3g)
Spiritual Guide: Rev. Greg Foust
Directors—United Methodist Children’s Home General Board of Discipleship: Rev. Bill Morgan
Incorporated February 5, 1891; amended 2008 — Elected by Conference
TEAMS RELATING TO ADULT DISCIPLESHIP TEAM
Chairperson: C. Juddy Stephenson (AWFC)
Older Adult Ministries Team (7.6b), Singles Ministries Team (7.6c),
Vice Chairperson: Jane Roberts (AWFC)
Chrysalis (7.6d), Walk to Emmaus (7.6e), Local Church Resourcing
Secretary: Julie Dollar
(7.6a)
Treasurer: Roy Day
Ex-Officio: Bishop Will Willimon Advocacy for Social Justice Ministries
Representing the UMW: Jacque Clay, 2007 Team (7.7)
Alumni: Louise Iverson Convenor: Chuck Vedane
Term to Expire 2011: Terry McCartney Co-Convenor: Rev. Dave Barnhart
Term to Expire 2012: Lynn Tucker (08), Richard Batson (09), Spiritual Guide: Susan Howard (05)
Rev. Richard Stryker (09) Staff Representative: Rev. Matt Lacey
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
* Indicates a quadrennial organization of the Conference
Church & Society (7.7a) Ministry Administration (7.8) B
Convenor: Chuck Vedane (04)
TEAMS RELATING TO MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION
Spiritual Guide: Rev. Max Blalock
Computer Team (7.8b), *Council on Finance Team (7.8c),
General Board of Church & Society: Rev. Mark Parris *Conference Investments Team (7.8d), Journal Team (7.8e),
*Pension and Health Benefits Team (7.8f), North Alabama
Commission on the Status and Role of Women
Conference Trustees (7.8g)
(COSROW) (7.7b)
Convenor: Rev. Nancy Hornsby (08) Council on Finance and Administration
Spiritual Guide: John Hardeman (06) Chairperson: James Bassham
Central District: Rev. Lynn Dimon Vice-Chairperson: Jill Vincent
Cheaha District: Rev. Amelia Sims Secretary: Wes Savage
Mountain Lakes District: Rev. Diane Housler Rev. James Bassham (04), Rev. Alex Beaube (10), Rev. Reid Crotty
Northeast District: Rev. Dorothy Ann Webster (04), Bruce Dempsey (08), Bobby Ray Hicks (04), Scotty Howell
(10), Brad Kimbrough (04), Wallace Lyons (10), Garey Morrison
Northwest District: Rev. Lillian Eddleman
(08), Rev. Wes Savage (08), Rev. Bobby Scales (04), Rev. Ron
South Central District: Rev. Sally Allocca
Schultz (04), Jill Vincent (04)
Southeast District: Rev. Jan McCarver
Representative to GCF&A: Reggie Holder
Southwest District: Joan Boothe
Office of Connectional Ministries Rep: Rev. Lori Carden
President, Conference UMM: John Hardeman
Conference Treasurer: Scott Selman
Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns (7.7c) Presiding Bishop: William H. Willimon
Convenor: Hill Carmichael Conference Lay Leader: Ellen Harris
Spiritual Guide: Rev. Debra Epley Executive Director, United Methodist Foundation: Charles B.
Carlton
Religion and Race Team (7.7d) Ex-Officio, Stewardship Team Zac Riddle
Convenor: Rev. Randy Kelley (05)
Conference Investments Team
Spiritual Guide: Rev. Clauzell Williams
Appointed by Presiding Bishop
Central District: Rev. Veria Johnson, (07)
Chairperson: Sam Donnell Jr.
Cheaha District: Rev. Michael Abrams, Rev. Regenia Garrett
Chairperson Finance Team: Rev. James W. Bassham Jr.
Mountain Lakes District: Rev. Esperanza Baltazar-Rameriz, Patsy
Conference Treasurer: Scott Selman
Glover
Clark Collier, Sam Donnell Jr., James Tingle, John Howell
Northeast District: Rev. Sara Cameron, Rev. Sherree Elliott
Northwest District: Rev. Roderick Stallworth, Rev. James Rice Board of Pension and Health Benefits
South Central District: Rev. Bruce Williams, Anthony Powell Chairperson: Rev. James Haskins
Southeast District: Rev. Horace Blount, Rev. Kevin Payne Vice-Chairperson: Rev. Barry Hallman
Southwest District: Ronnie Rose, Lucille Harris Secretary:
Rev. Tom Bell (10), Jarvis Brewer (10), Rev. Ian Butler (10), Rev.
Disability Ministries (7.7e)
James Calhoun (04), Rev. Kelly Clem (04), Jesse Cleveland (07),
Convenor: Debbie Wade (04) Rev. Lillian Eddleman (04), Rev. Brian Erickson (10), Rev. Kathy
Spiritual Guide: Celia Vest Griffith (08), Rev. Barry Hallman (04), Rev. James Haskins (04),
Minnie Murrell Rev. Julie Holly (10), Rev. Clinton Hubbard (04), Kathleen King
(10), Chris McCondichie (07), Rev. T. Michael Morgan (10),
Restorative Justice (7.7f) Rev. Jim Napp (04), Byron Reed (07), Sandy Reynolds (04),
Convenor: Anne Wheeler Brant Sanders (10), Tom Self (10), Tommy Spraggins (10), Jane
Stonbraker (08), Scott Stone (10), Rev. Melody Traylor (09),
Spiritual Guide: Rev. Lawton Higgs, Sr. (02)
Phillip Young (10)
Native American Ministries (7.7g) Executive Director, United Methodist Foundation: Charles B.
Convenor: Rev. Dale Clem (08) Carlton
Spiritual Guide: J.W. Vickers (02) Conference Benefits Officer and General Board of Pension &
Health Benefits: Scott Selman
Association of Retired Ministers and Spouses: Rev. Buzz Barrett
Director of Connectional Minsitries: Rev. Lori Carden
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
* Indicates a quadrennial organization of the Conference
B North Alabama Conference Trustees Conference Visioning Team
Chairperson: Joe Acker Convenor: Gloria Holt (06)
Vice-Chairperson: Spiritual Guide: Bruce Williams
Secretary: Cabinet Representative: Rev. Dale Cohen
Treasurer: Scott Selman Rev. David Barnhardt (06), Rev. Bart Bowlin (04), Rev. James
Joe Acker (11), Zollie Holt (12), Rev. John Kearns (11), Joe Little Calhoun (01), Kathryn Coltrane (03), James Cotton (06), Rev.
(09), Keat Litton (12), Rev. Marvin McCormick (10), Harlan Jeffrey Davis (02), Rev. Lynn Dimon (06), Ellen Harris (04), Rev.
Prater IV (11), Marvin Shackelford (10), Rev. Robert Sparkman Paul Hillard (06), Rev. Mike Holly (06), Beth Holt (01), Rev. Kay
(10), Jerry Swafford (13), Larry Weaver (12) Mutert (03), Rev. Warren Nash (01), Rev. Hughey Reynolds (01),
Rev. Tim Saccucci (06), Rev. Joy Morgan (04), Rev. Kevin Thomas
Annual Conference Support Teams (8) (01), Mary Hardie, Dr. Janet Brookman, Rev. Mike Pope, Sharon
Brooks, Rev. Kenny Windsor
TEAMS RELATING TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUPPORT
The Annual Meeting Team (8.1), Committee on Procedures/ Other Conference Ministries (9)
Petitions (8.1e), Nominations Team (8.3), *Conference Personnel
(8.4), Public Relations and Communications Team (8.5), TEAMS RELATING TO OTHER CONFERENCE
*Conference Visioning Team (8.6), Cabinet (8.7) MINISTRIES
Committee on Administrative Review (9.1), Commission on Archives
Committee on Procedures/Petitions and History (9.2), *Board of Higher Education (9.3), United Methodist
Convenor: Rev. Sara Cameron Foundation (9.4), Sumatanga Trustees (9.5), Board of Superannuate
Spiritual Guide: Rev. Randy Kelley Homes (9.6), Committees on Investigation (9.7)
Conference Secretary: Rev. Sherill Clontz
Administrative Review Board
Director, Connectional Ministries: Rev. Lori Carden
Appointed by Presiding Bishop
Rev. Ray Alexander (06), LaVeeda Battle (97), Rev. Randy Kelley (06), Chairperson: Rev. Vicki Cater
Rev. Dian Long (04), Jim Stames (04), Rev. Mike Stonbraker (06), Rev.
Spiritual Guide:
Herb Williamson (00), Anne Wheeler (97), Charlotte Garrett
Three Clergy Members in Full Connection: Rev. Bobby Green,
Nominations Team Rev. Dalton Styes, Rev. Vicki Cater
Chairperson: Bishop William H. Willimon Two Alternate Clergy Members in Full Connection: Rev. John
Mount, Rev. Chris Denson
Secretary: Rev. Lori Carden
Central District: Jerry Swafford (08), Rev. Sherry Harris
Commission on Archives and History
Cheaha District: Elna Watkins, Rev. Alex Oberneder
Chairperson: Nell Berry, 2008
Mountain Lakes: Jackie Clay, Rev. Griff Pemberton
Vice Chairperson: William C. Davis, 2001
Northeast District: Rev. Steve Screws, Carol Toney
Archivist: Dr. Guy Hubbs
Northwest District: Jarvis Brewer, Rev. Ian Butler
Secretary: Louise Woodall
South Central District: Rev. Mike Holly, Jeff Murrell (07)
Historian: Dr. Kenneth Johnson
Southeast District: Rev. Mike Densmore (06), Genora Hale
Finance Chair: Dr. Phillip Huckaby
Southwest District: Harold Davis, Rev. John Kearns
Chairperson, Historical Society: Rev. Pete West
Other Leaders: Residing Bishop, Conference Lay Leader,
Conference Secretary, District Superintendents, District Lay Board of Higher Education
Leaders, Religion and Race Representatives, CYLT President,
Chairperson: Griff Pemberton
COSROW Representative, Director of Connectional Ministries
Spiritual Guide: Dr. Jonathan Watts
Conference Personnel Team Angela Barnhart (08), Martha Beckett (04), Rev. Max Blalock (07),
Rev. Albertha Boddie-Boykin (08), Mark Daniels (04), Lauren
Chairperson: Rev. Mike Densmore (09)
Dupree (08), Rev. Zeke Haselden (08), Rev. Mike Holly (08),
Secretary: Rev. Ben Padgett (09)
Rhonda Leggio (08), Robert Lewis (07), Rev. Rod Morgan (04),
Staff Representative: Scott Selman Jeff Murrell (08), Rev. Griff Pemberton (08), Mike Popwell (08),
Ashley Anderson (10), Rev. Patricia Carlberg (11)Rev. John Hassell Rev. Matt Reed (08), Jennifer Smith (08), Polly Whitten (08),
(11), Matt Hodges (10), Larry Lowe (10), Jo Ann Minnitt (09), Josh Talley, Rev. Monica Harbarger, Rev. Paula Jones, Margaret
Rev. Alex Oberneder (11) King, Rev. Brandon Harris, Rev. Chris Cone, Tom Webster, Claire
Johnston, William Temple
Communication Team
Convenor: Linda Holland (02)
Spiritual Guide: Garth Newman (06)
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