Stanovsky intends to appoint the Rev. Bishop Elaine J.W. Joyce currently serves as a Lay Servant in the Connellsville District. Amanda Mitchell grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania and came to Western Pennsylvania by way of Indiana University of PA where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. As a person of faith, he believes in a holistic ministry of the people of God, and always stands for justice and growth. Mark has served churches in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, and Hoboken, NJ. Most recently, he completed a certificate program at Cornell University in Diversity & Inclusion. He is passionate about building relationships in community, preaching, evangelism, serving the needs of others, and sharing in Gods love. Blair has a background in the performing arts and is also a landscape artist. Monte currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Marianna UMC. In 2015 was received as a Full Elder of Greater New Jersey. Han, as ever, enjoys coffee and donuts with the people he loves and spending time with them. United States. She along with her husband Victor have two children, Joseph age 21 and Juliette age 16. She and her husband Dave have a grown son and daughter. Olive Baptist Church of Midland, PA. After a lengthy season of prayerful discernment, Richard is in the process of transferring into the United Methodist denomination, believing strongly that this portion of the Body of Christ is where he can most authentically live out his calling to ministry. Monte is passionate about working with the youth in the community and finds joy in seeing the smiles on their faces as they encounter the Jesus that loves them. For many years they have been served by retired Associate Member Alice McClymonds, who retired once more in December 2021. Upon accepting her call to ministry, Ronell attended Princeton Theological Seminary where she focused on practical theology. 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. She is married to Chong and they have a son, Mathew who is married to Ellen. He and his wife, Christy have a four-year-old son, Ben, and a dog named Scooby-Doo. Alan S. Darby is a South Jersey native, born in Ocean City and raised in Haddon Heights. In The United Methodist Church, clergy agree to serve where their bishop appoints them. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Connellsville Area High School. He was appointed as Pastor at Venice Park UMC, Atlantic City, NJ on July 1, 2008. 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. Looking for a staff member? Several building transitions occurred until the church settled into its current building on California Ave. in Pittsburghs North Boroughs of Avalon/Bellevue. Ronell Howard was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and is a proud Razorback. After high school, he worked as a home health aide until 1989 and then drove tractor-trailers until 2016. His family consists of his beloved wife Diana and their children David and Gabriela. Sung Chun has a passion for worship, small group, community outreach, and mission. He has 3 beautiful children, an excellent partner in ministry- his wife Jennifer, 2 cats, and a dog. 2 . Fromthere, he felt that God was calling him to full time ministry. She previously has worked as a youth minister in the Warwick United Methodist Church and in the Hillsdale United Methodist Church. In her downtime, she loves hiking, running, cooking, and spending time with her partner and family. Roger Applebee from 1998-2002. Jims father, also a pastor, led him to Jesus. Sunghyuk Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, and spent his elementary years in La Palma, California. The churches work well together as they bring the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to their communities. He is currently a Drew Theological Seminary MDiv student and a Bi-Vocational Pastor working at the local church in multicultural settings. She previously served several local churches in GNJ and taught at Palmer Theological Seminary. Appointments are listed in the back of the Directory beginning on page 121. Linda received her MDiv. Epworth has an active Christian education program for adults and youth on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons. 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. Matthew was born and lived in the small town of Saxonburg, PA for most of his formative years. Nicole Oh was born in Seoul, Korea, and moved to Michigan in her teen years when she also met Christ. 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 has served at the Sheakleyville Charge, Grand Valley Charge, Pittsfield Otterbein, Conneaut Lake Trinity, Greater Oil City UM Ministries (4 churches), and Erie Asbury UMC. PDF Pastoral Appointments 2022-2023 - Sgaumc His has a passion for seeking justice in local communities and navigating through the tough questions of the Christian faith. Presently, he serves as Circuit Leader in the Central District, Journey of Hope Team, and the Conference Council on Finance and Administration. He has served Belvidere UMC, Broadway UMC, Port Colden UMC, and McCrea Memorial UMC in Port Murray. A demonstrated leader, he serves as a UMC Pastor and also serves on the GNJ Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries. As a pastor, he has a passion for the outcast and the misfit and teaching hope in an age of uncertainty. Search by ZIP code or city/state to find a United Methodist Church near you. Sunghyuk has served Arcola Korean UMC in various ministries as an Assistant Pastor and is currently serving Wesley UMC in Edison as a Lead Pastor. HyunHui Kim was born, raised, and educated in South Korea. Brad Chamberlain as Pastor of Magnolia United Methodist Church in Seattle, Washington beginning July 1, 2020. The goal each year is to match the gifts and graces of each pastor with the ministry needs of a particular congregation and community in a particular season. She previously served as a childrens pastor and is currently serving as a youth pastor at Olivet UMC. She received her B.A. Eunji Lee was born and raised in South Korea. Ralph has served churches in Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Neshanic Station, NJ, and Hillsborough, NJ. Wil received his B.A. She loves helping individuals and families grow in their relationship with God and one another. For most of his life, Ray has had a sense that God had placed a calling to some kind of ministry upon his life. 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 came to the U.S in 2006 and served First Korean UMC in Cherry Hill for 9 years as an associate pastor, 4 years part-time, and 5 years full-time. Evan Dodge is an ordained Elder in Full Connection in the Greater New Jersey Conference. in Biological Sciences and Computer Information Systems. He graduated from Franklin Area High School in 1985 and from Clarion University in 1991. Andis philosophy of ministry can be described as Spirit-led, community driven, and relationally inspired. Lark McCalman has been fortunately blessed and anointed to serve as pastor to the vibrant and Spirit filled congregation of Park Avenue St. Johns UMC since 2018. January Announcements. "Itinerancy" refers specifically to the commitment by pastors to go and serve wherever their bishops send them. He also has long been engaged in interfaith-dialog with Jews and Muslims. Andi Semler has served as the Director of Youth and Young Adults at Bridgewater UMC for the last three years, and Assistant Pastor at First UMC Westfield for the past year. He has been serving as a pastor in GNJ since 2013, and his current appointment to Island Heights UMC began in 2016. He is a graduate of Drew University with a Master of Divinity. Noelle is a nurse in NICU at Emory Hospital. She enjoys being together with family, mission experiences, steam trains, shelling, music, and creative arts. He works towards fostering a benevolent community where all are welcome and belong. Rayis a committed follower of Jesus and a Certified Lay Servant/Speaker who retired after 40 years at Du-Co ceramics. Throughout his upbringing, Andrews family was privileged to serve many churches throughout Western Pennsylvania. Chris and Jill have 1 daughter, Andi Jane and one son, Casey Scott. Anson believes that the Gospel is transformative; it can change individuals, communities, and the world for the better. Shehas completed coaching training, is actively coaching several clergy, leads a PaCE group and is a circuit elder. Croyle: Mt. from Drew Theological School and was ordained while serving at Hasbrouck Heights and Paterson. 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. Prior to this appointment, she was the lead pastor at Centenary UMC in Lambertville and Linvale UMC in Ringoes. Rev. Onay served as a pastor in the Methodist Church in Cuba for 12 years and was ordained as an Elder there in 2009. and Th.M. Susan E. Hitts From: Northern Waters District Harbor Springs UMC Stay up-to-date on important announcements, events and more. Since 2017, he has been serving Bountiful UMC of Martinsville. Jim Kimmel was born and raised just outside of Indiana, PA, and spent the first 26 years of his life at Trinity UMC of Indiana, PA, where he was involved in the Sunday school, a certified lay speaker, and a Disciple Bible Study leader. Intentional Missional Alignment Process Task Force, Staff-Parish Relations Committee Evaluation Video. from Claremont School of Theology, and an STM from Drew Theological School. In addition, he has a passion to preach and share encouraging messages. McKnight UMC is located in the southern part of Ross Township high on a hilltop just east of McKnight Road in the McKnight Village neighborhood. He then attended Mount Union College (now the University of Mount Union) and upon graduation continued his education at United Theological Seminary. from RutgersUniversity. He could not have known then that God also had plans for him to take his first steps as a minister there. at Wesley Theological Seminary in DC and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies at Drew University. 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. He earned a bachelors degree from Temple University in 1990 and an M.Div at Palmer Theological Seminary in 2011. from Rutgers University, and when he finally answered the calling from the Lord, he was awarded with an M.A. Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and the Cabinet. from Eastern Theological Seminary, and a BA from Monmouth University. 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. Since September 2019, Marco serves as pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Asbury Park. Greenock is a casual, friendly and caring church. Appointments | Western PA Conference of The UMC Eddie is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship at St. Johns UMC in Turnersville where he has served the last three and half years. He received his B.A. More. Clifford and his wife, Sonia have three adult children and five grandchildren. Her dissertation title is Relational Realism and Theopolitics: A Post-Oppositional Theology of Social Identities. She leads by example, whilst empowering others to grow and develop the skills necessary to be strong leaders. Coolspring and Ramsaytown United Methodist Churches are located in the northern part of the Indiana district. Under Alices ministry they have come to value personal relationships, biblical preaching and community ministry. Jim Carvers passion is to preach and teach the good news of Jesus Christ through the Word of God. Numbers indicate year(s) in appointment. Along with this position, Eddie has served in ministry for 20 years in a number of capacities. from Yonsei University in Seoul and earned her M.Div. They have a strong belief the church is more than worship in the sanctuary, and they take that belief out into the community. GREENBRIER DISTRICT The Rev. from Drew Theological School, and is finishing his S.T.M from Drew Theological School. In practice, an average would be that a pastor would serve 5 to 7 years at one location. After graduating from Connellsville High School in 1970, he studied Social Studies and took classes at Pitt and Fairmont State University, where he graduated in 1982. Bud Fickley was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA where he graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School. He has been serving the Hackensack United Methodist Church as a youth pastor since 2018, where he found himself growing with the community. She received her bachelors degree from Clemson University and has an MA in Theater History and Criticism from Ohio University and an MS in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University. PDF APPOINTMENTS ASSIGNMENTS 2021- 2022 Fixed June 6, 2021 Bishop Sandra L He graduated from Karns City High School and earned a BA in Journalism from Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He grew up in the projects and playedbaseball for Cardinal Spellman High. 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. He enjoys talking sports and current events with friends. Chamberlain was previously. He is married to Juree with two beautiful daughters: Ria and Roa. Presently, Tony serves at Trinity UMC in Ewing, NJ, as the outreach pastor to the College of New Jersey and a virtual church pastorgrowing Trinitys online presence. She and her husband, a UMC clergy, have been serving several churches together for the last 26 years. He has been blessed with wonderful congregations that helped him grow as a pastor and a person. She has remained in both, just a different context. Christine is a loving aunt to two nieces, one nephew, and now three grand-nieces and one grandnephew. Previously, he served with distinction churches of various sizes, ranging from small membership churches to large membership churches with multi-staff. Sheenjoys stamping, knitting and gathering with friends over good food. In addition to playing the piano, guitar, and drums, he is a vocalist. He graduated from Hyupsung University in South Korea with Bachelor of Theology from Hyupsung University, and from Drew Theological School with an M.Div. He uses his passion in arts and music to serve God wherever he can go. He currently works at the Duraloy steel mill in Scottdale in the maintenance department. 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. Louisiana UMC | Appointments A devoted wife to her husband, Brian and mother to her children, Jessica, Courtney, and Nicholas, Sharon finds joy in creation, music, and movement. To: Dresden - Sr. Pastor . 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. John loves Disco, Salsa, and Barry White. PDF Appointments - VAUMC Previous to hearing her call to ministry, she worked for fifteen years as a molecular biologist. Retired Elder Bruce, agraduate of Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary, was ordained in 1976 as a deacon and an elder in 1979. Appointments in The United Methodist Church Adam was born in Pittsburgh and spent his entire life in the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. Dr. Jennifer Cho of Bridgewater UMC, Brandon enjoys going to beaches and mountains, traveling, music, and dining with good friends. Denise, along with her husband Joe, created Jackson Arts Ministry which serves the Jackson area. He received his M. Div from Drew Theological School in 2014 and his B.A. Sammy Arroyo recently served as senior pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown. Wil enjoys time with family and Philly sports, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. Rev. William is a doctoral student in the Penn Chief Learning Officer Program at the University of Pennsylvania. 217 South Rankin Road, Alcoa, TN, 37701 P.O. Cameron has been serving Cranford United Methodist Church since 2014 and currently serves on the Raritan Valley District Committee on Ministry. He believes that the renewal of the Church in the Wesleyan tradition is to be found in recovering the beliefs and practices of the early Methodists: searching the Scriptures, understanding the basics and exploring the richness of the Christian faith (especially through Christian Believer study groups), following the General Rules, participating in small groups, and singing and meditating upon the rich hymnody of John and Charles Wesley.