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Table of Contents PageI. Officers of the Annual Conference .4II. Conference Directories .6III. Conference Calendar: . 12IV. Council, Teams, Boards,Commissions, Committees, Trustees . 15V. Daily Proceedings . 43VI. Business of the Annual Conference . 74VII. Conference Registry. 103VIII. Appointments . 167IX. Pastoral Records . 188X. Conference Structure and Rules. 199XI. Memoirs . 214XII. Reports . 234XIII. Statistical Tables . S-1
JOURNAL OF THEFORTY-THIRD SESSIONOF THELOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCEUNITED METHODIST CHURCHSOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTIONHELD ATCENTENARY COLLEGESHREVEPORT, LOUISIANAJune 2-5, 2013AREA OFFICES OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH527 North BoulevardBaton Rouge, Louisiana 70802-5720Office: (225) 346-1646 / Fax: (225) 383-2652Toll Free: (888) 239-5286Web: www.la-umc.org / E-mail: lcumc@bellsouth.netW. RALPH FORDConference Journal EditorPATTI J. PERKINSAssistant Journal Editor3ULQWHG E\ Moran Printing Inc.Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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LOUISIANA MISSION CABINET 2013-2014 STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert C. Fairly, Jr., Carolyn Dove, Robert A. Weber, Donald C. Cottrill, John Edd Harper, W. Ralph Ford, Betty Backstrom.SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: T. Edward Boyd, Hadley R. Edwards, Ellen R. Alston, Cynthia Fierro Harvey, Donald R. Avery, Van A. Stinson, Steven M. Spurlock. 2013 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE3
4LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013I. OFFICERS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCEEXECUTIVE OFFICERSPresident: Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey527 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge 70802-5720 (225) 346-1646Provost, Director of Connectional Ministries: Donald C. Cottrill527 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge 70802-5720 (225) 346-1646Secretary and Statistician: W. Ralph Ford527 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge 70802-5720 (225) 346-1646Executive Director of Administrative Services: W. Ralph Ford527 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge 70802-5720 (225) 346-1646President/CEO, United Methodist Foundation: Robert C. Fairly, Jr.8337 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge 70809 (225) 346-1535 Fax: (225) 343-0756(800) 256-9317Pension and Benefits Officer: W. Ralph Ford527 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge 70802-5720 (225) 346-1646Chancellor: George K. Anding8480 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite D, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-2879(225) 766-0200 / Fax: (225) 766-0279Associate Chancellors: J. Jay Caraway, Thomas A. Harrell, and Robert L. RolandLay Leader: Carolyn Dove102 Turner Lane, Many, LA 71449-5890 (318) 590-2989President, United Methodist Women: Barbara W. Ferguson1467 Moss Street, New Orleans, LA 70119-2906 (504) 482-5327President, United Methodist Men: Wayne Prejean419 Acorn Drive, Lafayette, LA 70507-4206 (337) 534-0287President, Board of Trustees: J. Jay Caraway430 Fannin Street, Shreveport LA 71101 (318) 227-3725
2013 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCEDISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTSACADIANA:T. Edward Boyd, Jr.Dauphine Building, Ste. 100, 850 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette 70508Office: (337) 235-2904 / Fax: (337) 235-0080E-Mail: acadumc@cox-internet.comBATON ROUGE:Van A. Stinson2644 Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Ste. 104, Baton Rouge, 70816-2248Office: (225) 293-8868 / Fax: (225) 293-8869E-Mail: brdistrict@brdistrict.orgLAKE CHARLES: Steven M. Spurlock816 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles 70601Office: (337) 439-2982 / Fax: (337) 439-2969E-Mail: lcdistrict@lcdumc.comMONROE:Ellen R. Alston3101 Armand Street, Suite #2, Monroe 71201Office: (318) 387-7364 / Fax: (318) 387-0000E-Mail: monroedistrict@bellsouth.netNEW ORLEANS:Hadley R. Edwards3117 22nd Street, Suite #4, Metairie, LA 70002Office: (504) 835-6330 / Fax: (504) 835-6364E-Mail: noladistrict@bellsouth.netSHREVEPORT:Donald R. AveryP.O. Box 41188, Shreveport 71134-1188Office: (318) 869-5729 / Fax: (318) 865-9623E-Mail: jwilson@centenary.edu5
6LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013II. CONFERENCE DIRECTORIESGENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL AGENCIESCokesbury Service Center - 201 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203(800) 672-1789 / Fax: (800) 445-8189 / www.cokesbury.orgDiscipleship Resources - P. O. Box 1616, Alpharetta, GA 30009-1616(800) 685-4370 / Fax: (770) 442-9742 / www.discipleshipresources.orgGeneral Board of Church & Society - 100 Maryland Ave. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-5664(202) 488-5600 / Fax: (202) 488-5619 / www.umc-gbcs.orgGeneral Board of Discipleship - P. O. Box 340003, Nashville, TN 37203-0003(877) 899-2780 / Fax: (615) 340-7006 / www.gbod.orgGeneral Board of Global Ministries - 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115(212) 870-3600 / Fax: (212) 870-3748 / www.gbgm-umc.orgGeneral Board of Higher Education & Ministry - P. O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007 (615) 340-7400/ Fax: (615) 340-7048 / www.gbhem.orgGeneral Board of Pension - 1901 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025-1604Fax: (847) 475-5061 / www.gbophb.orgx Clergy: (800) 851-2201x Clergy/Lay serving United Methodist-related employers: (800) 356-3736General Board of Publication - The United Methodist Publishing House,P. O. Box 801, Nashville, TN 37202-0801(615) 749-6000 Fax: (615) 749-6079 / www.umph.orgGeneral Commission on Archives and History - P. O. Box 127, Madison, NJ 07940(973) 408-3189 / Fax: (973) 408-3909 / www.gcah.orgGeneral Commission on Christian Unity & Inter-religious Concerns475 Riverside Drive, Room 1300, New York, NY 10115(212) 749-3553 Fax: (212) 749-3556 / www.gccuic-umc.orgGeneral Commission on Communications 810 12th Avenue, South, Nashville, TN 37203(615) 742-5400 / Fax: (615) 742-5415 / www.umcom.orgGeneral Commission on Religion and Race - 100 Maryland Avenue, N.E., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 200025620 (202) 547-2271 / Fax: (202) 547-0358 / www.gcorr.orgGeneral Commission on the Status and Role of Women 77 W. Washington Street, Ste. 1009,Chicago, IL 60602 (800) 523-8390 / Fax: (312) 346-3986 / www.gcsrw.orgGeneral Commission on United Methodist Men - P. O. Box 340006, Nashville, TN 37203-0006 (615) 340-7145 /Fax: (615) 340-1770 / www.gcumm.orgGeneral Council on Finance and Administration P. O. Box 340029, Nashville, TN 37203-0029 (866) 367-4232/ Fax: (615) 329-3394 / www.gcfa.org
2013 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCEJurisdiction Office and Volunteers In MissionRev. David Severe, Exec. Director of Mission & Administration3160 W. Britton Road, Suite F, Oklahoma City, OK 73120(405) 202-9846 / (405) 627-9634 / Fax: (405) 609-3171 or (405) 609-3172 scjdirector@scjumc.org /paulasevere@scjumc.orgLydia Patterson Institute - Dr. Socorro deAnda, President517 South Florence, P. O. Box 11, El Paso, TX 79940(915) 533-8286 / Fax: (915) 533-5236Mt. Sequoyah Jurisdictional Conference & Retreat Center Lamar Pettus, Interim Executive Director150 NW. Skyline Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701(800) 760-8126 / Fax: (479) 443-4569 / www.mountsequoyah.orgInfoServ: online at infoserv.umc.org or email to infoserv@umcom.orgEcu Film: (option 4): 1-888-346-3862 INSTITUTIONS RELATED TO THE CONFERENCECandler School of Theology Dean Janice Love500 Kilgo Circle, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322(404) 727-6324 / jan.love@emory.eduCentenary College - Dr. B. David Rowe, PresidentP. O. Box 41188, Shreveport, LA 71134-1188 (318) 869-5101/ www.centenary.eduDillard University Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, President2601 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122-3097 (504) 816-4640 / www.dillard.eduDulac Community Center John Silver, Interim Executive Director125 Coast Guard Road, Dulac, LA 70353 (985) 563-7483 / john@unitedhoumanation.orgGammon Theological Seminary (Interdenominational Theological Center)Dr. Albert D. Mosley, President/Dean, P. O. Box 92426, Atlanta, GA 30314(404) 581-0300 / gammonpresident@gmail.comIliff School of Theology - Dr. Albert Hernandez, Interim President2201 South University Boulevard, Denver, CO 80210 (800) 678-3360 / www.iliff.eduLa Conference of the UMC Disaster Responses, Inc.Rev. Darryl Allen Tate, President/CEO905 Louisa Street, Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 816-2513 Cell or (318) 728-4853 Office / darryltate@att.netLouisiana Interchurch Conference - Father C. Dan Krutz,527 North Boulevard, Fourth Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802(225) 344-0134 / Fax (225) 344-0142 lainterchurch@aol.comLouisiana United Methodist Children & Family Services Mr. Rick Wheat, President/CEO/RXLVLDQD 0HWKRGLVW &KLOGUHQ¶V RPH904 Deville Lane, P. O. Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273-0929 (318) 255-5020Methodist Home For Children of Greater New Orleans23515 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 704487
8LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013P. O. Box 1747, Mandeville, LA 70470 (985) 626-6649 / Fax (985) 626-64460HWKRGLVW &KLOGUHQ¶V RPH 2I 6RXWK :HVW /RXLVLDQD3029 North Beglis Parkway, Sulphur, LA 70663 (337) 527-5056 / Fax (337) 527-5367Louisiana Moral and Civic Foundation - Dr. Ken Ward, Executive DirectorP. O. Box 2951, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 (225) 767-1908 / Fax (225) 767-1913lamoral@aol.com Website: www.lmcf.orgMacDonell United Methodist Children's Services, Inc. Co-President/CEO Cindy Gaudet and Mike Guidroz8326 Main Street, Houma, LA 70363 (985) 868-8362 / Fax (985) 868-8474cgaudet@macdonnellchildren.org and mguidroz@macdonellchildren.orgThe Methodist Health System Foundation, Inc. Mr. Frederick C. Young, Jr., President360 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 726-9333 / fyoung@mhsfi.orgNorth Rampart Community Center Jeffery D. Parker, Executive Director1130 N. Rampart, New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 529-1681 x. 205 / Fax (504) 522-9981parker@northrampartcommunity.com / info@northrampartcommunity.comPerkins School of Theology Dr. William B. Lawrence, DeanP. O. Box 750133, Dallas, TX 75275-0133(888) 843-6564 / www.smu.edu/theology / wblawren@smu.eduRetired Ministers' Homes Board, Inc. Dr. Robert L. Potter, Director1610 Regatta, Shreveport, LA 71119 (318) 635-9212St. Paul School of Theology Dr. Myron F. McCoy, President5123 East Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64127 (816) 483-9600 / www.spst.eduUMCOR Sager-Brown Ms. Kathlyne Kraiza, Executive DirectorP. O. Box 850, Baldwin, LA 70514-0850(337) 923-6238 / Fax: (337) 923-4849 / (800) 334-4221 / (800) 814-8765United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana Mr. Robert C. Fairly, Jr., President8337 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809(225) 346-1535 / Fax: (225) 343-0756 / robf@umf.orgUnited Methodist HOPE Ministries Janet Simmons, President/CEO4643 Winbourne, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (225) 355-0702 / info@hopebr.orgWesley Center MS. Roseanne Gillespie, Executive Director2350 Methodist Parkway, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 449-4500 / Fax (318) 449-4700www.thewesleycenter.com
2013 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCEHOSPITAL-MEDICAL EXPENSE PROGRAMName of Plan: Louisiana Conference UMC (Self-funded)For verification of coverage, application, and claim forms:Conference Office of Administrative Services527 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 346-1646For Benefit/Claim Questions and for filing claims:Benefit Management Services www.bmshealth.comP. O. Box 98044, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9044(800) 603-2299(225) 297-2885 (Fax)bmscustomerservice@bmshealth.comFor Health Savings Account questions and for filing claims:American Health Resources www.ahr.net11 North 2nd AvenueSt. Charles, IL 60174(800) 570-3757(888) 815-3921 (Fax)LOUISIANA CONFERENCE ARCHIVESSamuel P. Peters Research Center - Centenary College, P.O. Box 41188, Shreveport,LA 71134-1188 (318) 869-5462Former Conference B - Alexander Library, Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 (504)944-8751DIRECTORY OF CAMPSCaney Conference CenterMatthew HankinsP.O. Box 707Minden, LA 71058(318) 377-6756(318) 377-6499 faxwww.caneycamp.comCamp IstroumaGarth Frenzel, DirectorP.O. Box 333Greenwell Springs, LA 70739(225) 261-2089www.campistrouma.comGulfside AssemblyMollie M. Stewart, Executive DirectorP.O. Box 27950 Beach BoulevardWaveland, MS 39576(228) 467-4909gulfsideum@att.netUskichitto Retreat CenterMatt and Sharon Shaw, DirectorsP.O. Box 118LeBlanc, LA 70651Ph: (337) 738-4218directors@campurc.comwww.campurc.com9
10LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013DIRECTORY OF CAMPUS MINISTRIESCentenaryP. O. Box 41188Shreveport, LA 71134(318) 869-5157Grambling State Wesley Foundation1000 West WoodwardRuston, LA 71270(318) 274-3135Louisiana Tech UniversityRev. Scott E. WrightTech Station, Box 3005Ruston, LA 71272(318) 255-3112McNeese State Wesley FoundationRev. Angela C. Bulhof501 East SaleLake Charles, LA 70605(337) 477-2191wesley@suddenlinkmail.comSoutheastern Louisiana UniversityRev. Emile E. Tosso, III307 W. Dakota StreetHammond, LA 70401(985) 345-6175sluwesley@bellsouth.netSouthern Wesley FoundationRev. Willie Laws748 Harding Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70807(225) 778-0076Tulane University U.M. CenterRev. Maximilian O. Zehner7102 Freret St.New Orleans, LA 70118(504) 866-8681University of Louisiana at LafayetteMr. Bill Baker238 General Gardner AvenueLafayette, LA 70501(337) 235-6073Wesley Campus Ministry, NSURev. Karli D. Pidgeon520 College AvenueNatchitoches, LA 71457(318) 352-2888wesley@thefoundation-nsu.orgWesley Foundation at ULMRev. T. Alan Johnson112 Bayou Dr.Monroe, LA 71203(318) 343- 2944Wesley Foundation at LSURev. Andrew D. Sutton333 E. Chimes StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802(225) 344-7012lsuwesley@bellsouth.net
2013 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCEDELEGATES TO THE 2012 GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONALCONFERENCESCLERGY DELEGATES TO THE GENERAL CONFERENCEEllen R. Alston, 2350-A Methodist Parkway, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 443-3213E. Andrew Goff, 5276 Bullard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70128-3440 (504) 248-7998R. Pat Day, P.O. Box 1567, Shreveport, LA 71165 (318) 424-7771Larry G. Miller, 527 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 346-1646Bernadine Johnson, 12500 Old Hammond Hwy Unit E5, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (225) 273-6369LAY DELEGATES TO THE GENERAL CONFERENCESarah S. Kreutziger, 135 East Livingston Place, Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 840-6555George K. Anding, 10020 N. Magna Carta Place, Baton Rouge LA 70815 (225) 293-8870Olivia Pruett, 704 Janice, Sulphur, LA 70663 (337) 302-9922Pete Aguila, 234 Woodgate Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 767-7839Carolyn A. Dove, 102 Turner Lane, Many, LA 71449 (318) 590-2989CLERGY DELEGATES TO JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCEKatie McKay Simpson, 10861 N. Shoreline Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 383-4777Fred Wideman, 10230 Mollylea, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 (225) 924-6269Donald R. Avery, PO Box 41188, Shreveport LA 71134-1188 (318) 869-5729Ramonalynn Bethley, 3117 22nd Street, Suite 4, Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 835-6330Larry Stafford, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-7335LAY DELEGATES TO JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCEEdna B. Hickman, 10615 Clearview Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70811 (225) 774-7259Terrel DeVille, 247 Coleman Loop, Homer, LA 71040 (318) 927-9551Rachel L. Scott, 405 Teak Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-8721Robert Fairly, 8337 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 346-1535Anita H. Crump, 1037 Townshend North, Gretna, LA 70056 (504) 433-8347RESERVE CLERGY DELEGATES TO THE JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCEJuan Huertas, 11924 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (225) 766-4594T. Lynn Malone, 2203 Brierfield Drive, Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7364RESERVE LAY DELEGATES TO JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCEHenry Stamper, P.O. Box 14298, Baton Rouge, LA 70898 (225) 766-199911
12LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013III. CONFERENCE CALENDAR: 2013-2014AUGUST, 20132224Candidacy Mentor Training, Wesley Center, WoodworthYouth IgniteSEPTEMBER, 201315-1615-1825-292628Division of Deacons & Diaconal Ministers, Wesley Center, WoodworthDivision of Elders, Wesley Center, WoodworthCursillo #150, Wesley Center, WoodworthDiv. of Local Pastors & Associate Members, Wesley Center, WoodworthConference Board of Pensions, UM Foundation Office, Baton RougeOctober, 20133-556-77-919191920-2121-242225-27Path of Spiritual Leadership/Retreat 1, Wesley Center, WoodworthCMT, Wesley Center, WoodworthOrder of Deacons Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthOrder of Elders Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthWesley Center Board Meeting, Wesley Center, WoodworthBoard of Laity Meeting, Wesley Center, WoodworthCouncil on Finance & Administration, Wesley Center, Woodworth5HWLUHH¶V 5HWUHDW Wesley Center WoodworthPath of Spiritual Direction/Retreat 4, Wesley Center, WoodworthClergy Mentor Training, Wesley Center, WoodworthJr. High Retreat #1, Wesley Center, WoodworthNOVEMBER, 20138-1015-1620-24Jr. High Retreat #2, Wesley Center, WoodworthL.E.A.D., Wesley Center, WoodworthCursillo #151, Wesley Center, WoodworthDECEMBER, 20135Wesley Center Summit, Conference Office, Baton RougeJANUARY, 201436-910-1110-1213-2217-1924-25252526-Feb. 127-28Perkins School of Youth Ministry, (Certification) Perkins, SMU DallasPerkins School of Youth Ministry, (Adult Workers With Youth) Perkins, SMU DallasLicense to Preach School, Wesley Center, WoodworthAwakening Weekend, Wesley Center, WoodworthHoly Land Trip with BishopHappening #43, Wesley Center, WoodworthVIM Team Leader Training, Wesley Center, WoodworthCouncil on Finance & Administration, Wesley Center, WoodworthWesley Center Board Meeting, Wesley Center, WoodworthLicense to Preach School, Wesley Center, WoodworthConference Board of Ordained Ministry Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthFEBRUARY, 20147-921-2324Senior High Retreat #1, Wesley Center, WoodworthSenior High Retreat #2, Wesley Center, WoodworthLocal Pastor Spring Interviews, New Orleans District
2013 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE25262728Local Pastor Spring Interviews, Baton Rouge DistrictLocal Pastor Spring Interviews, Acadiana/Lake Charles DistrictLocal Pastor Spring Interviews, Monroe DistrictLocal Pastor Spring Interviews, Shreveport DistrictMARCH, 20147-97-821-222930-3130-April 2CCYM Mid-Year PlanningClergy Spouse Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthLaity Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthConfirmation Day with the Bishop, Wesley Center, WoodworthDivision of Deacons and Diaconal Ministers Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthDivision of Elders Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthAPRIL, 20142626CLM Orientation & Training, Wesley Center, WoodworthWesley Center Board Meeting, Wesley Center, WoodworthMAY, 2014430-June 1YSF Sunday, Wesley Center, WoodworthYouth Leadership Training, Centenary College, ShreveportJUNE, 20148-11Annual Conference, Centenary College, ShreveportJuly, 201411-1314-171921-2324-2731-August 1Happening #44, Wesley Center, WoodworthIGNITE! (Formerly known as JYMO)Wesley Center Board Meeting, Wesley Center, WoodworthLYMO, Wesley Center, WoodworthWeekend of the Cross, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Gonzales and NorthshoreNew Clergy Orientation and Sacred Trust Boundaries Training, Wesley Center, Woodworth13
WESLEYCENTER BOARDUNITED METHODISTFOUNDATIONDistrict Councils onFinance and AdministrationCOMMISSION ONEQUITABLECOMPENSATIONTHE COUNCIL ONFINANCE ANDADMINISTRATIONDistrict Boards ofChurch Location &BuildingPENSIONSTRUSTEESA line with double arrows indicates “open to suggestion or advice.”A line with a single arrow indicates “accountable to that group.”District Committeeson Ordained MinistryORDAINEDMINISTRY District BoardsOf TrusteesBOARD AND OTHERDFDFDFDFDFDFDFGANNUAL CONFERENCECOMMITTEES Administrative Review Courtesies Credentials Episcopacy Episcopacy ResidencyCommittee Investigation Invest. for DiaconalMinistry Journal Nominations Petitions Rules'LVWULFW 0LQLVWU\ 7HDPV CONFERENCEMISSION FINANCECOMMITTEEGLOBALMINISTRIES UMMUMWDistrictBoards ofLaityLAITY && 0 ANNUAL CONFERENCECOMMISSIONSArchives and HistoryChristian Unity and InterreligiousConcernsReligion and RaceStatus and Role of WomenHIGHER EDUCATION& CAMPUS MINISTRYCONFERENCE AGENCIESDISCIPLESHIPCHURCH ANDSOCIETY-RVKXD 7HDP Academy for SpiritualFormation Center for PastoralExcellence Christian Education Church Extension &Transformation Communications Conference Youth VIM Disaster Preparedness Multi-Cultural Ministries Other Ad HocCommittees as neededCONFERENCE PROGRAM MINISTRIESTHE ANNUAL CONFERENCELouisiana Annual Conference Structure14LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013
2013 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE15IV. COUNCIL, TEAMS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,COMMITTEES, TRUSTEESA. COUNCIL AND TEAMSCOUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIONChair:Vice Chair:Secretary:Ex-Officio:Cabinet LiaisonElaine BurleighKenny R. BeauvaisRichard HumphriesPresiding BishopExecutive Director of Administrative Services/TreasurerProvost, Director of Connectional MinistriesConference Foundation PresidentDonald C. CottrillCLASS OF 2008Clergy:Laity:Elaine M. Burleigh (LC), Richard H. Humphries (AC)Joan L. Warren (MN)CLASS OF 2012Clergy:Laity:Joseph D. Awotwi (LC), John A. Cannon (SH), Susan M. Ferguson (AC)Kenneth R. Beauvais (SH), Robert Handy (LC), Gaye McCutchen (NO), Will Mercer(BR), Jay Quinton (LC), Phillip Templeton (SH)CHURCH DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION TEAMChair:Secretary:Ex-Officio:Donald L. WilkinsonRobert L. DeichChurch Starts Ministry ChairChurch Starts Ministry TreasurerPresiding BishopDistrict SuperintendentsProvost, Director of Connectional MinistriesDirector of Church Extension and TransformationCLASS OF 2008Clergy:Laity:Joshua D. Milliron (LC), Donald L. Wilkinson (LC)Staphenae Carey (NO)CLASS OF 2012Clergy:Laity:Robert L. Deich (BR),Barbara Sain (MN), Benjie Winn (SH)DISTRICT BOARDS OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDINGACADIANAMark B. Benge, Sr., ChairDarrell W. Briggs, Sr.Byron CoreGary JosephLibby RickeyR. Don RossC. Ann SuttonRay VarnadoBATON ROUGEBen BylandWilliam H. CatchingsGregory R. Davis, ChairJim DeLaune, Jr.Debbie MillerRussell MoselyArthur Perkins
16LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013Daniel RobinsonIdelle ThomasLAKE CHARLESCLASS OF 2013-2014Douglas Cain, ChairDavis ClarkEric RoanCLASS OF 2014-2015Joseph AwotwiSam LoweryKaren TalbotCLASS OF 2015-2016Jerry CriseRobert HandyDonnie WilkinsonSteven M. Spurlock, Ex-OfficioMONROEClass of 2014W. Wayne RayBarbara SainJudy TurnleyClass of 2015Jerry G. Hilbun, ChairJames E. MixonJames W. ReidClass of 2016Randy BrewtonLawanna Williams GunnNewton Horne, Jr.Ellen R. Alston, Ex-OfficioEloise Cox, Ex-OfficioNEW ORLEANSCLASS OF 2013-2014Gaye McCutchenErnest ScottDavid WebberCLASS OF 2014-2015Liz LundBob MoffettTim Smith, ChairCLASS OF 2015-2016Byron PutnamCheryl SmithRandy TomenyHadley R. Edwards, Ex-OfficioSHREVEPORTCLASS OF 2013Jonathan KingKay WalkerBenjie WinnCLASS OF 2014Jon CrumplerKen HillKenneth ThomasCLASS OF 2015Bob Carrell, ChairNathaniel LangofrdWaddy NormanDonald R. Avery, Ex-OfficioGordon Bartage, Ex-OfficioKerry Wright, Ex-OfficioDISTRICT MINISTRY TEAMSACADIANADistrict Superintendent:Lay Leader:Chair:Members:Youth Coordinator:Disaster Response Coordinator:T. Edward Boyd, Jr.Ron SarverAnn SuttonTeddie Jo Bordelon, Christie Brammer, Susan Ferguson,Carolyn Fletcher, Alton E. Franks, Joyce Henson, RobertJohnson, John Locascio, Monica Monk, Darlene Moore,Walter Pousson, Jr., Ray Varnado, Nancy E. WoffordNikki Barr, Angie Champine, Julie LafosseScott T. BullockBATON ROUGEDistrict Superintendent:Lay Leader:Associate Lay Leader:Chairperson:CFA Representative:Board of Church Location/Building:Communication Advisor:Comm. On Religion & Race:COSROW Representative:DCYM President:Youth Coordinator:Van A. StinsonSue CatchingsJoyce RobinsonGrant SchroeckJuliet P. SpencerGregory R. DavisBrooke DynesHallique L. DawsonConstance R. SaizonAshlyn EsterlyLonnie Stewart
2013 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCEAssociate Youth Coordinator:Associate Youth Coordinator:District UMM President:District UMW President:Disaster Response Coordinator:Members:Melissa EnisLorita FrankClyde H. EllisVallan CorbettKirby LarpenterVirginia P. Allen, Marty Ducote, Cherri Johnson, DwayneLeger, Betty McCarver, Wesley Page, MarilynWaguespack, Rhonda WhitleyLAKE CHARLESDistrict Superintendent:Chairperson:CFA Representatives:Lay Leader:Associate Lay Leader:Education Coordinator:Mission Outreach Coordinator:Church Locations & Church Extension:Spiritual Life Coordinator:Communication Advisor:Disaster Response Coordinator:Youth Coordinator:Youth Representative:At-Large:At-Large:Scouting Ministries:Recording Secretary:Ex-Officio:District Director D-M:Steven M. SpurlockKathy FitzhughLottie Bash, Kayla RigneyRick WatsonDebbie HancockPeggy WilliamsLisa MorganAngela Bulhof Charles LangfordJennifer WrightCliff Kelley, James B. MooreElizabeth LittleAlana RembertAngela BulhofJoAnn ParkerJoe HooverJudy GrossLori PritchettMONROEDistrict Superintendent:Chair:Lay Leader:&KLOGUHQ¶V 0LQLVWU\ &RRUGLQDWRUEducation Coordinator:Communications Coordinator:Evangelism Coordinator:Mission Outreach Coordinator:Worship Coordinator:Youth Coordinator:DCYM President:Ellen R. AlstonHulen C. Warren, Jr.Freida PeelJill MoukLala Ball CooperMeredith BrooksTruman StaggJeremy JonesMicky CloudShawn HornsbyJoey GardunioNEW ORLEANSDistrict Superintendent:Lay Leader:Co-Chair:Co-Chair:CFA Representative:Church/Location:Education Coordinator:Spiritual Life Coordinator:Mission Outreach Coordinator:Communication Advisor:Youth Coordinator:Associate Youth Coordinators:Hadley R. EdwardsLevi LewisShawn AnglimHeather Bethley SullivanM. Jack O’DellTim SmithLinda BergJanet DavisMary CorbanLisa FitzpatrickNancy HopkinsDebbie Upton, Randall Schexnayder17
18LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013Disaster Response Coordinator:District UMW President:District UMM President:Youth Representative:Young Adult Representative:Recording Secretary:At-Large:Joe BurkeKaren CrouchRandall SchexnayderSophia FunchesNathaniel CyprianShari SmothersBeth Tu’uta, Linda YorkSHREVEPORTDistrict Superintendent:Lay Leader:Chair:Education Coordinator:Education Coordinator:Older Adult Education Coordinator:Lay Speaking Directors:Spiritual Life Coordinator:Mission Outreach Coordinator:VIM Coordinators:Youth Representative:Youth Coordinator:Associate Youth Coordinators:Young Adult Coordinator:Commission On Religion & Race: Disaster Response Coordinator:Camping Director:At-Large: Donald R. AveryGordon BartageJustin WigginsEmily BankstonBillie TateJane CooperKaren WiseJimmy BarnhillRachel L. ScottTom & Susan DunganMeigan TaylorSarah Marsalias-LuginbillCallie Dean, Sara LaFortuneAshley McGuireA. J. Williams Scott SpaldingAnita SheltonMary HarrisB. BoardsBOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETYChair:Vice Chair:Secretary/Finance OfficerYouth:Young Adult:Coordinator of Social Actionof the UMW:Peace with Justice Coordinator:Gen. Board Church and Society:Cabinet Liaison:CLASS OF 2008Clergy:Laity:CLASS OF 2012Clergy:Laity:John H. MileLaura SalgueroChristian ThomasAshlyn EsterlyOlivia HamiltonLaura L. SalgueroPat BatesJoe D. Connelly, Sarah S. KreutzigerHadley R. EdwardsLyndle R. Bullard (MN), Mollie A. McGee (MN), James W.Reid (MN), Christan L. Thomas (NO)Gordon Bartage (SH), John H. Mile (NO)Patricia Bates (SH), Arnold Brown (BR), Chris H. McLain(MN)Ronald Helaire (SH), Margery Manuel (AC), JoAnn Parker(LC), Laura L. Salguero (MN), Karen Stagg (BR)
2013 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCEBOARD OF DISCIPLESHIPChair:Vice Chair:Secretary:Finance Officer:Youth:Young Adult:Youth Serving Ministries:Cabinet Liaison:Charles R. LangfordStephen N. FifeLeslie G. StephensWalter R. WeissLily TorbertDaniel M. HixonDavid C. Carlton, Joe A. HooverT. Edward Boyd, Jr.CLASS OF 2008Clergy:Laity:Charles R. Langford (LC), William A. Moon, III (SH)Catherine Long (SH), Taylor Phillips (LC), David Poe (LC)At-Large Members:Clergy:Laity:Leslie G. Stephens (BR)Richard C. Bushnell (AL), Walter R. Weiss (BR)CLASS OF 2012Clergy:Connie Breaux (MN), R. Lee McKinzie (BR), Larry D.O’Dell (MN), S. Kemper Smith (AC), Susie H. Thomas(BR)Albert Alexander (AC), Sue Carroll (MN), Walter Weiss(BR), Linda York (NO)Laity:At-Large Members:Laity:Eloise Cox (MN), Allison Milliron (LC), Kami Scarbrock(LC)BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIESChair:Vice Chair:Secretary:Finance Officer:Conference Missions Secretary:Youth:Young Adult:Ex-Officio:Conference Lay Leader:UMW President:UMW Coordinator ofEducation and Interpretation:Church Extension:Church and Society:Discipleship:Russian Initiative:*%*0 :RPHQ¶V 'LYLVLRQChair of VIM Advisory Comm.:Cabinet Liaison:Cambodia Mission InitiativeCoordinator:Sarah Marsalis-LuginbillKathy KraizaJere JohnstonJoe BurkeDouglas E. MillironMeigan TaylorWilliam Henning IIMaribel CalvoCarolyn DoveBarbara FergusonMyrna FreemanRobert A. WeberJohn H. MileCharles R. LangfordJames GillespieKathleen C. ConradDiane ReichSteven M. SpurlockAnn Sutton19
20LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013CLASS OF 2008:Clergy:Laity:At-Large Members:Clergy:Laity:CLASS OF 2012:Clergy:Laity:At-Large Members:Clergy:Laity:Thomas L. Howe, Jr. (SH), Tracy L. MacKenzie (LC),Douglas E. Milliron (MN), Pamela F. Roy (LC)Jere D. Johnston (BR), Juanita Lagard (AC), DenverWofford (LC)Joseph Z. Guo (MN), Cyril A. Verret (AC)Marjorie Franklin (LC), Jerry Gast (NO)Anita Dinwiddie (NO), Jon Lord (NO), Carlos Welch (BR)Joe Burke (NO), Robbie Dunham (LC), Sarah MarsalisLuginbill (SH), Nan McMullen (MN)Juanita Ramos (NO)Kathy Kraiza (AC)BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINISTRYChair:Vice Chair/ Secretary:Finance Officer:Youth:Ex-Officio:President, Centenary College:President, Dillard University:Rep. from the Campus Ministers (2):College Students (2):Cabinet Liaison:CLASS OF 2008Clergy:Laity:CLASS OF 2012Clergy:Laity:Karl S. KlausMarie P. WilliamsRichard Sirmon, Jr.Alana RembertDr. B. David RoweDr. Walter M. KimbroughScott E. Wright, Maximilian O. ZehnerShelton A. Berry, Martha PittmanEllen R. AlstonTerrence S. August (NO), Joseph D. Awotwi (LC), K. DaleHensarling (BR)Brad Burkman (AL), Michael Caffery (NO), Joseph I.Orban (SH)Karl S. Klaus (NO), T
journal of the forty-third session of the louisiana annual conference united methodist church south central jurisdiction held at centenary college shreveport, louisiana june 2-5, 2013 area offices of the united methodist church 527 north boulevard baton rouge, louisiana 70802-5720 office: (225) 346-1646 / fax: (225) 383-2652 toll free: (888) 239-5286
