A 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 2012 North Alabama Conference Session May 31-June 2, 2012 Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, 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 Forty-Third Annual Session of the North Alabama Conference since Organization in 1870 • The Fortieth 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 141 A Officers of the Annual Conference President, Council on Finance & Conference Journal Editor Director of Communication (¶609) Administration Lyn Cosby Danette Clifton Haig Wright 898 Arkadelphia Road 898 Arkadelphia Road PO Box 1309 Birmingham AL 35204 Birmingham AL 35204 Jasper AL 35502 205.226.7972 205.226.7973 256.221.8670 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Conference Statistician Chairperson, Commission on Equitable Director, Connectional Ministries (¶608) Rev. Amy DeWitte Compensation Linda Holland 4213 Fortson Lane NW Rev. Rusty Williams 898 Arkadelphia Road Huntsville AL 35810 27109 US Highway 431 Birmingham AL 35204 256.859.0160 Five Points AL 36855 205.226.7954 [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 898 Arkadelphia Road Birmingham AL 35204 P O Box 932 Birmingham AL 35204 205.226.7989 Fayette AL 35555 205.226.7960 [email protected] 205.932.3733 [email protected] [email protected] District Contacts Central District Northeast District South Central District Rev. Bob Alford, Superintendent Rev. Dale Cohen, Superintendent Rev. Ron Schultz, Superintendent 898 Arkadelphia Road PO Box 19047 898 Arkadelphia Road Birmingham AL 35204 Huntsville AL 35804 Birmingham AL 35204 205.226.7985 1300 Meridian Street 205.226.7982 [email protected] [email protected] Suite 11A Denise Cone, Lay Leader Huntsville AL 35801 Charlie Carlton, Lay Leader 8513 Cedarbark Circle 256.536.9451 400 Miller Circle Birmingham AL 35206 [email protected] Indian Springs AL 35124 205.836.2610 205.919.5614 Betty Zoller, Lay Leader [email protected] [email protected] 3027 Flint Mill Run Hampton Cove AL 35763 Cheaha District Southeast District [email protected] Rev. Sherill Clontz, Superintendent Rev. Richard Stryker, Superintendent 256-534-8803 898 Arkadelphia Road PO Box 537 Birmingham AL 35204 Alexander City AL 35011 Northwest District 205.226.7960 256.409.9210 Rev. Mike Stonbraker, Superintendent [email protected] [email protected] 158 Ana Drive, Suite C Leigh Murphy, Lay Leader Florence AL 35630 Bob Neighbors, Lay Leader 717 Maple Drive 256.766.4513 HCR Box 83N Talladega AL 35160 [email protected] Equality AL 36026 256.362.8518 256.234.6566 home Keith Russell, Lay Leader [email protected] [email protected] 139 Taylor Royer Road Decatur AL 35603 Mountain Lakes District Southwest District 256.355.7828 Rev. Robin Scott, Superintendent Rev. Roger Thompson, Superintendent [email protected] 2804 Wills Creek Road 2130 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Suite B Gadsden AL 35904 Tuscaloosa AL 35401 256.546.7405 205.752.0414 [email protected] [email protected] Cathy Williams, Lay Leader 317 Vann Drive Rainbow City AL 35906 205.243.9302 [email protected] 142 A Table of Contents A—Introduction .............................................................141 B—Leadership and Membership ................................................145 C—Daily Proceedings (Minutes) ................................................175 D—Business of the Annual Conference Report.....................................191 E—Clergy Appointments ......................................................217 F—Reports..................................................................233 G—Memoirs ................................................................265 H—Roll of the Dead..........................................................279 I—Historical ................................................................285 J—Miscellaneous.............................................................289 K—Pastoral Record...........................................................297 L—Statistics.................................................................339 M—Index...................................................................463 143 A 144 B Leadership � 145 B 146 Boards, Commissions and Committees * Indicates a quadrennial organization of the Conference. Members generally serve a four-year term, except where noted. Most committees allow two consecutive quadrennia to be served. The numbers in parentheses after each name indicates the first year served. The reference number in [ ] refers to the section of Call to Mission and Ministry, found on pages 46-60 of Volume I, B which describes the composition and duties of each committee. Annual Conference Ministry Teams Rev. Sherri Reynolds (08) Rev. Kipp McClurg (12) Carol Toney (08) Rev. Kevin Payne (12) Leadership Formation Team [7.1] Rev. Mitchell Williams (08) Karen Smith (12) A Convenor and Spiritual Guide nominated by the Conference Nominations Team Rev. Matt Smith (12) and approved by the Annual Conference Rev. Harvey Beck (09) Nathan Smith (12) Teams Relating to Leadership Formation: *Lay Ministry Rev. Sherry Harris (09) Jan Thompson (12) Team (a),*Board of Ordained Ministry (d),*United Counseling Rev. Lyle Holland (09) Lavone Warren (12) (f),*Commission on Equitable Compensation (g),*Committee Tommy Stuart (09) Rev. Steve West (12) on Episcopacy (h),*Committee on Ministerial Integrity Rev. John Verciglio (09) Rev. Kenny Windsor (12) (i),*Stewardship Team (j),*Institute for Clergy Excellence Josh Wood (09) Lay Ministry Team [7.1a] United Counseling [7.1f] Conference Lay Leader: Steve Lyles President: Sandy Wright Central District Lay Leader: Denise Cone Vice President: Rev. Julie Holly Cheaha District Lay Leader: Leigh Murphy Treasurer: Rev. Reid Crotty Mountain Lakes District Lay Leader: Cathy Williams Staff Representative: Rev. Ron Schultz Northeast District Lay Leader: Betty Zoller Executive Director: Rev. Sheri Ferguson Northwest District Lay Leader: Keith Russell Terry McElheny (96) Linda Holland (10) South Central District Lay Leader: Charlie Carlton Rev. Julie Holly (10) Southeast District Lay Leader: Bob Neighbors Rev. Emily F. Penfield (01) Rev. Todd Owen (10) Southwest District Lay Leader: TBD Mary Jean Sanspree (04) Rev. Sherry Harris (11) Director of Lay Servant Ministries: June Wilson Sandy Wright (04) Rev. Robert Mercer (11) Presiding Bishop: Debra Wallace-Padgett Rev. Alan Head (11) Director of Connectional Ministries: Linda Holland Rev. Warren Nash (06) Ty Warren (11) Board of Ordained Ministry [7.1d] Commission on Equitable Compensation [7.1g] Appointed by Presiding Bishop — can serve three quadrennia. Twelve persons nominated by the Nominations Team, including one layperson and one Chairperson: Rev. Rick Owen clergyperson from a church of less than 200 membership; one District Superintendent. Chairperson: Rusty Williams Vice-Chairperson: Rev. Sherry Harris Staff Representative: Scott Selman Order of Elders: Rev. Steve West DS appointed by the Bishop: Rev. Bob Alford (12) Order of Deacons: Rev. Robert Mercer Rev. Tim Barnes (08) Rev. Rachel Gonia (12) Cabinet Representatives: Rev. Ron Schultz, Rev. Roger Thompson Tony Fables (08) Rev. Chris Herbert (12) Staff Representative: Rev. Donald S. Neal Jim Furio (08) Rev. Mary Bendall (12) Larry Northington (04) Rev. Michael Burgess (10) Rev. Ron Howard (08) Matthew Laird (12) Rev. Andy Wolfe (04) Rev. Paula Calhoun (10) Dian Long (08) Denise Cone (12) Rev. Paul Hillard (05) Rev. Don Mauldin (10) Sara Louise Smith (08) Rev. Hughey Reynolds (05) Rev. Robert Mercer (10) Rev. Jonathon Todd (08) Rev. Bryan Sisson (10) Committee on Episcopacy [7.1h] Rev. Wade Griffith (06) Rev. Michael Stewart (10) Two members appointed by Bishop; seven members nominated by Nominations Team. Rev. Mikah Hudson (06) Rev. Chuck Worley (10) Conference Lay Leader: Steve Lyles Bishop: Debra Wallace-Padgett Rev. Steve Baccus (08) Rev. Charles Alexander (12) Rev. David Barnhart (08) Rev. Bill Brunson (12) SEJ Representatives: Rev. Mark Parris, Gloria Holt Rev. Glenn Conner (08) Rev. Lori Carden (12) Rev. Glenn Conner (08) Rev. Julie Holly (12) Rev. Mike Densmore (08) Calvin Durham (12) Heather Griffin Eubanks (08) Rev. Carrie Kramer (12) Rev. Julie Holly (08) Rev. Ron Gonia (12) Rev. Alan Head (08) Wilson Nash (12) Gloria Holt (08) Rev. John Hill (12) Sandy Reynolds (12) Rev. Denise Mullaney (08) Rev. Jack Hinnen (12) Robert Lewis (10) Rev. Michael Stewart (12) Jeff Murrell (08) David Jensen (12) Carol Toney (12) Rev. Hal Noble (08) Rev. Suzanne Katschke (12) Rev. Bill Brunson (12) Rev. Andy Wolfe (12) Mike O'Kelley (08) Rev. Wade Langer (12) Julia Griffith (12) Rev. Rick Owen (08) Rev. Clinton Hubbard (12) 147 Boards, Commissions and Committees * Indicates a quadrennial organization of the Conference. Members generally serve a four-year term, except where noted. Most committees allow two consecutive quadrennia to be served. The numbers in parentheses after each name indicates the first year served. The reference number in [ ] refers to the section of Call to Mission and Ministry, found on pages 50-64 of Volume I, B which describes the composition and duties of each committee. Committee on Ministerial Integrity [7.1i] Southwest District: Rev. Rock Stone, Rev. Nancy Cole Appointed by Presiding Bishop Other Members: Paulette West, Rev. Richard Stryker, Minnie Chairperson: Rev. Ricky Smith Stovall, Anne Jolly Victim Advocate: Kay Knowlton Teams Relating to Missions: United Methodist Women (a), United Conference Response Team (CRT): Rev. Bill Etheridge Methodist Men (b), Mission Congregation Team (c), Volunteers in (Convener), Rev. Herb Robertson, Cornelia Turnbow, Deborah Mission Team (d), Mission Resource Team (e), Hispanic Ministries, Thompson, John Douglass United Methodist Committee on Relief, Disaster Relief, Advance Training Team: Rev. Amelia Sims & Rev. Brandon Harris, Specials, Kairos Prison Ministry, Society of Saint Andrew, United Carolyn Douglass & Rev. John Mullaney, Rev. Abi Carlisle-Wilke Methodist Children’s Home, United Methodist Homes for the & Rev. Ricky Smith, Rev. Glenn Conner, Rev. Sheri Ferguson, Aging, Promise Homes, Mission Education and Communication Rev. Patsy Carlberg, Ramona Yarbrough, Amanda Rochelle, Rev. Team (f), Mission Personnel Team (g) Mary Bendall, Rev. Dedric Cowser, Rev. Tiwirai “TK” Kufarimai, Mission Congregation Team [7.3c] Rev. Chris Montgomery, Rev. Byron Vance, Rev. Clauzell Williams Rev. Bob Alford, Rev. Ron Schultz, Rev. Roger Thompson, Rev. Support Team: Ellen Harris, Barbara Lee, Terry McElheny Dale Cohen, Rev. Matt Lacey, Ann Perry, Rev. Hong-il Ji, Rev. (Conference Attorney), Dawn Wolfe Deborah Epley, Rev. Regenia Garrett, Rev. Macedonio Roblero, Victim Phone Contact: Jan Conway Rev. Robert Lewis Jr. Stewardship Team [7.1j] Hispanic Ministries Team Convenor: Zac Riddle (07) Chairperson: Rev. Charles Calhoun Spiritual Guide: Rev. Sheri Reynolds (08) Members: Jeanet Berruecos Xicohtencatl, Alpidio Bernardino Staff Representative: Linda Holland Disaster Response Team Director of Missions & Advocacy: Rev. Matt Lacey New and Renewing Communities of Faith Early Response Training, Conference Disaster Response Team Coordinator: TBD New & Renewing Communities of Faith Team [7.2] District Disaster Response Coordinators: Rev. Jonathan Todd Convenor: Rev. Matt Jones (Central); Rev. Mark Puckett, Bill Prestridge Sr. (Cheaha); Bill Spiritual Guide: Rev. Suzanne Katschke Cater (Mountain Lakes); Rev. David Tubbs, Fred Heddens Cabinet Representative: Rev. Robin Scott (Northeast); Rev. Eric Bell (Northwest), Rev. John Hill, Rev. Tommy Gray, Rev. Robin Scott, Rev. John Kearns, Rev. Paul Rev. Mike Edmondson (South Central); Rev. Robert Mount Lawler, Rev. Suzanne Katschke, Charlie Carlton, Rev. Matt Jones, (Southeast); Rev. Rock Stone (Southwest) Rick Batson, Rev. Thomas Muhomba, Rev. Lyle Holland Directors—United Methodist Children’s Home Teams Relating to New & Renewing Communities of Faith: Incorporated February 5, 1891; amended 2008 — Elected by Conference *Ethnic Ministries Team (a), New Church Team (b),*Small Chairperson: Terry McCartney Membership Church Team (c),*Worship Resourcing Team Vice Chairperson: Jerry Maygarden (d),*Evangelism Team (e),*Strengthening the Black Church Secretary: Maurine Johnston Team (f),*Black Methodists for Church Renewal (g),*Town and Treasurer: Rev. Mickey Morgan Country (h),*Cooperative Parishes (i) Members: Rick Batson, Louise Iverson, Rev. Leigh Meekins, Rev. Jackie Slaughter, Rev. Richard Stryker, Nancy Walburn Missions Honorary Members: Bishop Paul Leland, Bishop Debra Wallace- Missions Team (7.3) Padgett, Mrs. John Croft, Jo Anne Minnitt Convenor: Rev. Carrie Kramer Trustees—Methodist Homes Corporation Staff Representative: Rev. Matt Lacey Class of 2013: Pete Comfort, Rev. Thomas Hammons Jr., Rev. SIFAT Representative: Tom Corson Curtis Johnson, Rev. Carl Long, Robert McKee III, Jack Mullins Central District: Rev. Steve Reding, Rev. Mike Butler Class of 2014: Rev. Buzz Barrett, Rev. Sam Hardie, Maudine Cheaha District: Rev. Chuck Worley, Bill Prestridge Holloway, Thomas Waters, Rev. Robert Scales Mountain Lakes District: Rev. Alex Beaube, Kenneth Jones Class of 2015: Dr. Norman Carlson, Dr. Charles Gattis, Rev. John Northeast District: Rev. Todd Owen Mount, Margaret Odom, Scott Russell, Rev. Sam Williamson Northwest District: Rev. Eric Bell, Rev. Randy Burbank Class of 2016: Sam Sumner South Central District: Rev. Matt Lacey, Rev. R.G. Lyons Southeast District: Rev. Sidne Martin, Rev. Cecelia Broome 148 Boards, Commissions and Committees Promise Homes Teams Relating to Youth Discipleship Team: Annual Conference Executive Director: Rod Moss Concert/Event Team (a), Conference Youth Leadership Team B President: James McCrary (5b), Local Church Resourcing Team (c), Youth Hands-on- Missions Team (d) First Vice-President: Michael Harris Secretary: Rev. Mike Harper Adult Discipleship Treasurer: Amanda Green Past President: Marc Eason Adult Discipleship Team (7.6) Emeritus Members: Bill Farrar, Barbara Farrar, Betty Gunn, Chairperson: Rev. Peter von Herrmann Donna McAnnally, Rev. Ken Bishop Curriculum Consultant: Rev. Greg Foust At-Large Members: Jay Byham, Lynn Dowling, Anne Johnston, Carmine Jordan, Lori Varner, Michael Harris Staff Representative: Lyn Cosby Members: Rev. Dallas Culver, Rev. Josh Hickman, Bobby Ray Mission Personnel Team Hicks, Anne Jolly, Rev. Wade Langer, Rev. Rich Patsios, Rev. Chair: Rev. Dale Clem Suzanne Pruitt, Rev. Roger Short, Rev. Amy Parsons Vaughn Members: Rev. Kelly Clem, Rev. Patrick Friday, Rev. Matt Lacey Teams Relating to Adult Discipleship Team: Local Church Resourcing Team (a), Older Adult Ministries Team (b), Singles Children's Discipleship Ministries Team (c), Chrysalis (d), Walk to Emmaus (e) Children’s Discipleship Team (7.4) Advocacy for Social Justice Ministries Leadership Team: Children’s Connexion Advocacy for Social Justice Team (7.7) Central District: Mike Arnold, Melissa Betts, Leigh Delashaw, Amy Sizemore Convenor: Rev. R.G. Lyons Cheaha: Beth Burden, Stacie Johnson Staff Representative: Rev. Matt Lacey Mountain Lakes: Sheila Freeman, David Paul Grigg Members: Rev. Carrie Kramer, Rev. Sallie Colwick, Betty Likis, Rev. Amy Dewitte, Deb Wade, Chuck Vedane, Rev. Tom Duley, Northeast: Renee Rowse Rev. Mike Harper, Lynn Douglas Northwest: Carol Scheele (COSROW) (7.7b) South Central: Kim Burnett, Laura Cox, Cynthia Dooley, Lori Theodoras Convenor: Nancy Higgs Southeast: Tammy Wendling Central District: Rev. Stephanie Arnold Southwest: Liz Bowlin, Angie Lewis Cheaha District: Rev. Fred Webster Confirmation Camp Team: Mike Arnold (Coordinator), Byron Mountain Lakes District: Aimee Kilgo Vance, Griff Pemberton, Marcus Singleton, Carrie Kramer, Lane Northeast District: Rev. Sara Cameron-Adams Gilbert, Sheila Freeman, Diane Wood, Stacie Johnson Northwest District: Janet Brookman Kid’s Camp @ Annual Conference: Melissa Betts (Coordinator), South Central District: Rev. Sally Allocca Sheila Freeman, Julie Durling, Angie Lewis Southeast District: Rev. Shirleen Harvey Academy for Ministries with Children: Beth Burden Southwest District: Rev. Belinda Freeman (Coordinator), Kim Burnett Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns (7.7c) Camp Noah Site Coordinators: Susan Clement (Tuscaloosa), Convenor: Hill Carmichael Aimee Kilgo (Rainsville) Teams Relating to Children’s Discipleship: Children and Poverty Spiritual Guide: Rev. Debra Epley Team (a), Church Childcare and Preschool Team (b), Local Religion and Race Team (7.7d) Church Resourcing Team (c) Convenor: Rev.Randy Kelley Spiritual Guide: Rev. Clauzell Williams Youth Discipleship Central: Rev. Veria Johnson, Rev. Jesse Bynum Youth Discipleship Team (7.5) Cheaha: Maudine Holloway, Rev. Tiwirai Kufarimai Conference Youth Coordinator: Rev. Clay Farrington Mountain Lakes: Rev. Michael Robertson Members: Toby Chastain, Rev. David Thompson, Timmy Northeast: Rev. Jeanet Berruecos, Rev. Tae Won Kang Collins, Beth Carboni Green, Brandon Lazarre, Robin Northwest: Rev. Wylheme Ragland, Rev. Rod Stallworth Blakemore, Rev. Robert Mercer, Rev. Steve Strange, Andy Yarnell, South Central: Rev. Bart Thau, Genice Mahand Wannell Scott, Bryan Miller, Bart Styes, Danny Blackston, Will Southeast: Rev. Randy Kelley, Rev. Kevin Payne Etheridge, Casey Farrington, District Youth Representatives Southwest: Ronnie Rose, Rev. Paul Hillard 149 Boards, Commissions and Committees * Indicates a quadrennial organization of the Conference. Members generally serve a four-year term, except where noted. Most committees allow two consecutive quadrennia to be served. The numbers in parentheses after each name indicates the first year served. The reference number in [ ] refers to the section of Call to Mission and Ministry, found on pages 46-60 of Volume I, B which describes the composition and duties of each committee. Disability Ministries (7.7e) Tom Self (10) Convenor: Deb Wade (04) Rev. Kathy Griffith (08) Tommy Spraggins (10) Spiritual Guide: Celia Vest Scott Stone (10) Rev. Melody Traylor (09) Phillip Young (10) Restorative Justice (7.7f) Convenor: Anne Wheeler Rev. Tom Bell (10) Rev. Lewis Archer (12) Native American Ministries (7.7g) Jarvis Brewer (10) Rev. Amy Dewitte (12) Chair: Rev. Dale Clem (08) Rev. Ian Butler (10) Rev. Ken Dunivant (12) Rev. Brian Erickson (10) Diane Lemmond (12) Spiritual Guide: J.W. Vickers Rev. Julie Holly (10) Pat Owen (12) Kathleen King (10) Rev. Dorothy Stabler Scott (12) Ministry Administration North Alabama Conference Trustees Ministry Administration Team (7.8) Chairperson: Joe Acker Teams Relating to Ministry Administration: Computer Team Conference Treasurer: Scott Selman (b),*Council on Finance Team (c),*Conference Investments Team Class of 2013: Jerry Swafford, Rev. Robert Sparkman, Rev. Marvin (d), Journal Team (e),*Pension and Health Benefits Team (f), McCormick North Alabama Conference Trustees (g) Class of 2014: Rev. John G. Kearns, Harlan Prater, Marvin Council on Finance and Administration Shackelford Sr. Bishop: Debra Wallace-Padgett Class of 2015: Connie Barber, Betty Zoller, Joe Acker Conference Treasurer: Scott Selman Class of 2016: Zollie Holt, Keat Litton, Denise Cone, Larry Weaver DS chosen by the Bishop: Rev. Ron Schultz Conference Lay Leader: Steve Lyles Annual Conference Support Teams [8] Director of Connectional Ministries: Linda Holland Teams Relating to Annual Conference Support: The Annual Foundation Director: Charlie Carlton Meeting Team (8.1), Committee on Procedures/Petitions Representative to GCFA: Reggie Holder (8.1e), Nominations Team (8.3),*Conference Personnel (8.4), Ex Officio: Zac Riddle Public Relations and Communications Team (8.5),*Conference Bruce Dempsey (08) Rev. Kenny Baskins (12) Visioning Team (8.6), Cabinet (8.7) Garey Morrison (08) Kenneth Clemons (12) Annual Conference Meeting Team [8.1] Rev. Wes Savage (08) Rev. Terry Greer (12) Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett, Rev. Bill Brunson, Rev. Billy David Guttery (12) Weems, Rev. Bob Alford, Rev. Clay Farrington, Cyndi Patsios, Rev. Alex Beaube (10) Rev. Brandon Harris (12) Rev. Dale Cohen, Danette Banish, Rev. Don Neal, Doris Scott Howell (10) Rev. James Haskins (12) McCullers, Emily Nelms Chastain, Gail Jeffreys, Rev. Jack Wallace Lyons (10) Haig Wright (12) Hinnen, Jilda Hulsey, Rev. Johnny Frazier, Laura Sisson, Linda Rev. Joey Elmore (12) Holland, Rev. Lonna Lynn Higgs, Lyn Cosby, Rev. Mark Hughes, Conference Investments Team Mary Cook, Rev. Matt Lacey, Rev. Mikah Hudson, Rev. Nancy Appointed by Presiding Bishop Cole, Rev. Paula Calhoun, Pete Banish, Regina Ergle, Rev. Rick Chairperson: Sam Donnell, Jr. Owen, Rev. Robert Lancaster, Rev. Ron Schultz, Scott Selman, Chairperson Finance Team: TBD Rev. Sherill Clontz, Steve Lyles, Rev. Steve West, Rev. Thomas Conference Treasurer: Scott Selman Muhomba, Rev. Melissa Saccucci, Wanda Tray Members: Clark Collier, James Tingle, John Howell, Brad Osborne Committee on Procedures/Petitions [8.1e] Board of Pension and Health Benefits Convenor: Rev. Sara Cameron-Adams ARMS Representative: Rev. Herb Williamson Spiritual Guide: Rev. Randy Kelley Director of Connectional Ministries: Linda Holland Conference Secretary: Rev. Sherill Clontz Foundation Director: Charlie Carlton Director of Connectional Ministries: Linda Holland Conference Controller: Rev. Johnny Frazier Members: Rev. Ron Schultz, Rev. Ted Peterson, Brenda Stedham, Anne P. Wheeler, James Starnes, Dian Long, Rev. Robert Conference Pension Office: Scott Selman Sparkman, Charlotte Williams Cabinet Representative: Rev. Richard Stryker Chris McCondichie (07) Rev. T. Michael Morgan (10) Byron Reed (07) Brant Sanders (10) 150