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OfficialJournal-Yearbookof theIllinois Great Rivers Annual Conference(Illinois Area)The United Methodist ChurchThe Twenty-Second Session (196th Session, counting antecedent AnnualConferences, since the formation of the Illinois Conference in 1824, which includedthe area of Central and Southern Illinois Annual Conferences) of theIllinois Great Rivers Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.2019Bishop Frank BeardPresiding BishopP.O. Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207Rev. Alice J. ShirleyConference Secretary - Journal-Yearbook Editor(Jul. 1, 2019-Dec. 31, 2019)2820 Wildwood Ct., Dubuque, IA 52001Rev. Ethan CarnesConference Secretary - Journal-Yearbook Editor(Jan. 1, 2020-Jun. 30, 2020)PO Box 135, Glasford, IL 61533-0135Rev. Michael PottsAnnual Conference Treasurer andDirector of Administrative ServiceP.O. Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207

Illinois Great Rivers Conference 2019 Journal-YearbookBishop Frank J. BeardTable of ContentsCONFERENCE CONTACTS. 1Area Office Staff.1District Superintendents.2Directors, Coordinators, and Staff.4Administrative and Support Staff.5Other Directors.7Other Conference Contacts.8Officers.8Former Bishops and Spouses.8Camps.9Campus Ministries.9Health and Welfare Ministries. 10Miscellaneous Conference-Related Ministries. 11Resources for United Methodist Churches. 13BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES. 15Bishop Frank J. Beard was elected as a Bishop in the North Central Jurisdictionon July 13, 2016. Prior to coming to The Illinois Great Rivers Conference, he servedas an ordained Elder in the Indiana Area of The United Methodist Church.Bishop Beard has a wealth of experience in a variety of ministry settings acrossThe United Methodist Church. He has served as a local church pastor, a DistrictSuperintendent, and as a Senior Pastor of a large congregation. He has served inpositions with the General Commission on General Conference, the General Boardof Higher Education and Ministry, and the General Board of Discipleship. He has alsoserved as a member of the National Black Methodist for Church Renewal.Bishop Beard is a gifted preacher and teacher and has a strong sense of community. He has a passion for Jesus Christ that is contagious. His primary focus isencouraging churches to be “on fire for Jesus.” His life quote is, “I want to be so full ofJesus that when a mosquito bites me it will fly away humming ‘there is power in theblood’!”Bishop Beard is married to wife Melissa, has two adult daughters: Eleanor &Emily, and will soon have three grandchildren. The Bishop is an avid Chicago BearsFan and an accomplished fisherman. When asked if he is going fishing he is quick toreply, “No, I’m going catching, anybody can fish!”Board of Church and Society. 16Board of Discipleship. 16Board of Global Ministries. 16Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. 16Board of Laity. 17Board of Ordained Ministry. 17Board of Pensions. 17Board of Trustees. 17Commission on Archives and History. 18Commission on Camping and Retreat Ministries. 18Commission on Communications. 18Commission on Equitable Compensation. 18Commission on Religion and Race. 18Commission on Status and Role of Women. 18Committee on Accessibility Ministries. 19Committee on Africa University Partnership. 19Committee on Alain Rocourt Endowment Promotion. 19Committee on Annual Conference Session. 19Committee on Congregational Development. 19Committee on Disaster Response. 19Committee on Episcopacy, Illinois Area. 20Committee on Ethnic Local Church Concerns. 20Committee on Evangelism. 20Committee on Health and Welfare. 20Committee on Hispanic Ministries. 20Committee on Journal Publication. 20Committee on Native American Ministries. 20Committee on Nominations. 21Committee on Pastoral Care and Counseling. 21Committee on Personnel. 21Committee on Specialized Ministries. 21Committee on Standing Rules. 21Committee on Volunteers in Mission (Support Team). 21Connectional Table. 22Council on Finance and Administration. 22Council on Older Adult Ministries. 22Council on Young Adult Ministries. 22Council on Youth Ministries. 22Rural Fellowship Team. 22Table of Contents iii

Illinois Great Rivers Conference 2019 Journal-YearbookLay Network Leadership Team (Board of Laity). 22District Leaders. 23District Committees. 24Other Organizations. 27LAY MEMBER DIRECTORY. 33DAILY PROCEEDINGS. 67LEGISLATIVE ITEMS. 83Legislative Item 101: Organizational Motions. 85Legislative Item 102: 2020 Conference Budget - CCFA. 86Legislative Item 102 A: Supplement: 2019 Conference Budget. 87Legislative Item 103: Clergy Health Insurance Allowance. 94Legislative Item 104: Rental/Housing Allowance. 94Legislative Item 105: Equitable Compensation. 95Legislative Item 106: Standing Rule V. A. 96Legislative Item 107: Review of Standing Rules. 97Legislative Item 108: Congregational Development: Reach 1,000. 97Legislative Item 109: Property Matter-Closure - Bethel UMC. 98Legislative Item 110: Property Matter-Closure - Big Prairie UMC. 98Legislative Item 111: Property Matter-Closure - Charleston Otterbein UMC. 99Legislative Item 112: Property Matter-Closure - Colp UMC. 100Legislative Item 113: Property Matter-Closure - Garrison Temple UMC. 101Legislative Item 114: Property Matter-Closure - Prairieton UMC. 101Legislative Item 115: Property Matter-Closure - Providence Chapel UMC.102Legislative Item 116: Property Matter-Closure - Vandalia Luster Chapel UMC.102Legislative Item 117: Property Matter-Closure - Bonnie UMC.103Legislative Item 118: Property Matter-Closure - Bryant UMC.104Legislative Item 119: Property Matter-Closure - Decatur Central UMC.104Legislative Item 120: Property Matter-Closure - Irvington UMC. 105Legislative Item 121: Property Matter-Closure - St. Jacob UMC.106Legislative Item 122: Property Matter-Closure - Tower Hill UMC. 107Legislative Item 123: UM Foundation By-Laws.107Legislative Item 201: Inclusion of Youth and Young Adults at Conference. 108Report 301: Advance Specials. 109BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE.115Part I - Organization and General Business. 116Part II - Pertaining to Ordained and Licensed Clergy. 124Part III - Certification in Specialized Ministry. 152Part IV - Certified in Lay Ministry . 153Part V - Diaconal Ministers. 154Part VI Appointments and Concluding Business. 155APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS.159Appointments to Extension Ministries. 175LEADERSHIP REPORTS.179Episcopal Address. 180Cabinet Address. 183Director of Connectional Ministries Address. 188Lay Leader’s Address. 189MINISTRY REPORTS.193Conference Boards, Commissions, and Committees. 194Board of Discipleship.194Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry.194Board of Ordained Ministry.196iv Table of ContentsIllinois Great Rivers Conference 2019 Journal-YearbookBoard of Pensions.197Board of Trustees (IGRC).197Commission on Archives and History.199Commission on Communications and Communications Ministry Team.200Commission on Camping and Retreat Ministries.202Commission on Equitable Compensation.203Commission on Religion and Race.203Committee on Alain Rocourt Endowment Promotion.204Congregational Development Team.205Committee on (Disability Concerns) Accessibility Ministries.205Committee on Evangelism.206Committee on Hispanic Ministry.207Committee on Pastoral Care and Counseling.208Council on Finance and Administration - Conference Treasurer.209Connectional Ministries.211General Boards and Ministries. 213Africa University.213General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.214Health and Welfare Ministries. 215The Baby Fold.215Chaddock.215Cunningham Children’s Home.216Evenglow.217Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House.218Spero Family Services.219Wesley Village.219Other. 220Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries of Illinois, Inc.220Midwest Mission Distribution Center.221New Streams.222Our Conference, Our Kids Endowment.223Preachers’ Aid Society and Benefit Fund.224Preachers’ Mutual Benefit Association (PMBA).226United Methodist Foundation.229Seminaries and Higher Education Institutions. 230Candler School of Theology.230Drew Theological Seminary.231Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.231McKendree University.233Saint Paul School of Theology.234United Theological Seminary.236MEMOIRS.239ROLL OF THE DEAD.277HISTORICAL AND OFFICIAL INFORMATION.289Official Certifications. 292Historical Annual Conference Sessions. 293IGRC Policies and Procedures. 294Conference Secretary Policies. 296Displays at Annual Conference.296Legislative Items: Reports and Resolutions.297The Journal-Yearbook - Secretarial Practices.299Council on Finance and Administration Policies. 300Committee on Nominations Policies. 302Abuse Prevention Policy . 304Well Child Policy. 309STANDING RULES.311Table of Contents v

Illinois Great Rivers Conference 2019 Journal-YearbookIllinois Great Rivers Conference 2019 Journal-YearbookHISTORICAL RECORD OF CLERGY.332Conference Contacts2018 STATISTICIAN’S REPORT.495Area Office StaffArea Office and IGRC StaffDIRECTORY OF CLERGY AND SPOUSES.439Cache River.496Embarras River.514Illinois River.532Iroquois River.546Kaskaskia River.564Lamoine River.582Mississippi River.598Sangamon River.612Spoon River.630Vermilion River.646INDEX 661Resident BishopBishop Frank J. Beard5900 S 2nd St, P.O. Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207(217) 529-3820 Fax: (217) 529-4190Email: bishop@igrc.orgExecutive Assistant to the BishopRev. Janice Griffith,5900 S 2nd St, P.O. Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207(217) 529-3820 Fax: (217) 529-4190Email: jgriffith@igrc.orgConferenceand Districts MapIllinois Great Rivers Conferenceof The United Methodist ChurchMaking disciples of Jesus Christ forthe transformation of the worldvi Table of ContentsExecutive SecretaryEpiscopal OfficeReceptionistArea/Episcopal OfficeCarol Conover(217) 529-3351Email: cconover@igrc.orgKaren Schultz(217) 529-3820Email: kschultz@igrc.orgConference Staff 1