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THE GIFTSGAVE. . .BUILDING UP LEADERS FORTHEBUILDINGGIFTS UP THE WORLDEphesians 4:11GAVE. . .BUILDING UP LEADERS FORBUILDING UP THE WORLDEphesians 4:11-12Louisiana Annual ConferenceThe United Methodist ChurchJune 3-6, 201242nd Session
Table of ContentsPageI.Officers of the Annual Conference .4II.Conference Directories .6III.Conference Calendar: 2012 - 2013 . 12IV.Council, Teams, Boards,Commissions, Committees, Trustees . 16V.Daily Proceedings . 53VI.Business of the Annual Conference . 92VII.Conference Registry. 125VIII.Appointments . 189IX.Pastoral Records . 210X.Conference Structure and Rules. 223XI.Memoirs . 245XII.Reports . 274XIII.Statistical Tables . S-1
JOURNAL OF THEFORTY-SECOND SESSIONOF THELOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCEUNITED METHODIST CHURCHSOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTIONHELD ATCENTENARY COLLEGESHREVEPORT, LOUISIANAJune 3-6, 2012AREA 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.netLARRY G. MILLERConference Journal EditorPATTI J. PERKINSAssistant Journal EditorPrinted byMoran Printing Inc.Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012INSERT PICTURE #1BISHOP WILLIAM W. HUTCHINSONLOUISIANA AREA
STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty Backstrom, John Edd Harper, Donald C. Cottrill, William W. Hutchinson, Larry G. Miller, Robert A.Weber, Larry D. Norman, Jodie Harper.SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: Hadley R. Edwards, T. Edward Boyd, W. Ralph Ford, Ellen R. Alston, Steven M. Spurlock, Donald R. Avery, T.Lynn Malone.LOUISIANA MISSION CABINET 2011-2012INSERT PICTURE #22012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE3
4LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012I. OFFICERS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCEEXECUTIVE OFFICERSPresident: Bishop William W. Hutchinson527 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: Larry G. Miller527 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge 70802-5720 (225) 346-1646Executive Director of Administrative Services: Larry G. Miller527 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: Larry G. Miller527 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: Dr. 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: Judge Jay Caraway430 Fannin Street, Shreveport LA 71101 (318) 227-3725
2012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE5DISTRICT 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.comALEXANDRIA:Ellen R. Alston2350-A Methodist Parkway, Woodworth 71485Office: (318) 443-3213 / Fax: (318) 449-4700E-Mail: umcalxds@bellsouth.netBATON ROUGE:W. Ralph Ford2644 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:T. Lynn Malone3101 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.edu
6LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012II. 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. 20002-5620 (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.org
2012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE7General Council on Finance and Administration – P. O. Box 340029, Nashville, TN 372030029 (866) 367-4232 / Fax: (615) 329-3394 / www.gcfa.orgJurisdiction 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) 609-3172scjdirector@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): 1-888-346-3862INSTITUTIONS 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/CEO527 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 303-3293 / darryltate@la-umc.orgLouisiana Interchurch Conference - Father C. Dan Krutz,527 North Boulevard, Fourth Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802(225) 344-0134 / Fax (225) 344-0142 lainterchurch@aol.com
8LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012Louisiana United Methodist Children & Family Services – Mr. Rick Wheat, President/CEOLouisiana Methodist Children’s Home904 Deville Lane, P. O. Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273-0929 (318) 255-5020Methodist Home For Children of Greater New Orleans23515 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70448P. O. Box 1747, Mandeville, LA 70470 (985) 626-6649 / Fax (985) 626-6446Methodist Children’s Home Of South West Louisiana3029 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 – Ken Hinrichs, Interim Executive Director4643 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
2012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE9HOSPITAL-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 CenterMr. Matthew HankinsP.O. Box 707Minden, LA 71058(318) 377-6756(318) 377-6499 faxwww.caneycamp.comCamp IstroumaMr. Garth Frenzel, DirectorP.O. Box 333Greenwell Springs, LA 70739(225) 261-2089www.campistrouma.comGulfside AssemblyMs. Mollie 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.com
10LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012DIRECTORY OF CAMPUS MINISTRIESCentenaryRev. Betsy B. EavesP. O. Box 41188Shreveport, LA 71134(318) 869-5157Tulane University U.M. CenterRev. Maximilian O. Zehner7102 Freret St.New Orleans, LA 70118(504) 866-8681Grambling State Wesley FoundationRev. Connie Breaux1000 West WoodwardRuston, LA 71270(318) 274-3135breauxc@gram.eduUniversity of Louisiana at LafayetteMr. Bill Baker238 General Gardner AvenueLafayette, LA 70501(337) 235-6073Louisiana 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) 778-0076Wesley 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
2012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE11DELEGATES TO THE 2012 GENERAL ANDJURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCESCLERGY 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) 766-1999
12LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012III. CONFERENCE CALENDAR: 2012-2013AUGUST, 201249-10111314-151821222525Alexandria Dist. Lay Speaking School, First UMC, PinevilleThe Global Leadership Summit, 1st Shreveport UMCAlexandria Dist. Lay Speaking School, First UMC, PinevilleRIM Three, Abbey, CovingtonRIM One & RIM Two, Wesley Center, WoodworthYouth Ignite-North, Splash Kingdom, ShreveportDCOM Training Event, Wesley Center, WoodworthCandidacy Mentor Training, Wesley Center, WoodworthYouth Ignite-West, Uskichitto Retreat CenterYouth Ignite-South, Camp Istrouma, Baton RougeSEPTEMBER, 2012Order of Elders Celebration, Wesley Center, WoodworthJourney to Financial Freedom, Wesley Center, WoodworthSecond Session Town & Country Academy, Wesley Center, WoodworthDivision of Deacons & Diaconal Ministers, Wesley Center, WoodworthDivision of Elders, Wesley Center, WoodworthCursillo #145, Wesley Center, WoodworthLEAP-Leadership Excellence Advancement ProgramDiv. of Local Pastors & Associate Members, Wesley Center, WoodworthConference Board of Laity, UM Foundation Office, Baton Rouge30-Oct. 1 Order of Deacons Retreat, Wesley Center, , 20125612-1316171819-2021-232626-2826-27Board of Pensions, Wesley Center, WoodworthCMT, Wesley Center, WoodworthUMW Annual Meeting/DELT Training, Wesley Center, WoodworthRIM One, Wesley Center, WoodworthRIM Two, Wesley Center, WoodworthClergy Mentor Training, Wesley Center, WoodworthShreveport District Fall Lay Speaking SchoolRetiree’s Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthCouncil on Finance & Administration, Wesley Center, WoodworthJr. High Retreat #1, Wesley Center, WoodworthContinuing the Conversation: Leading Beyond the Walls, Alexander FultonHotel, AlexandriaNOVEMBER, 20122-36L.E.A.D. 2012 “Catch and Release, Wesley Center, WoodworthRIM One, Wesley Center, Woodworth
2012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE13RIM Two, Wesley Center, WoodworthJr. High Retreat #2, Wesley Center, WoodworthCursillo #146, Wesley Center, WoodworthSchool of Christian Mission Committee Meeting, Wesley Center, Woodworth29-Dec. 1 Path of Spiritual Leadership/Retreat 2, Wesley Center, Woodworth79-1114-1817DECEMBER, 201211RIM One, Wesley Center, WoodworthJANUARY, 2013Awakening, Wesley Center, WoodworthLicense to Preach School, Wesley Center, WoodworthPerkins School of Youth Ministry, Perkins, SMU DallasLA 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation, Wesley Center, WoodworthPerkins School of Youth Ministry (Adult/Youth), Perkins, SMU DallasHappening, Wesley Center, WoodworthLEAP-Leadership Excellence Advancement ProgramTeam Leader Training – VIM, Wesley Center, WoodworthCCYM Meeting, TBAWesley Center Board Meeting, Wesley Center, WoodworthDisaster Preparedness Training, Wesley Center, WoodworthCouncil on Finance & Administration, Wesley Center, WoodworthConference Board of Ordained Ministry Retreat, Wesley Center, Woodworth28-Feb. 2 License to Preach School, Wesley Center, Woodworth31-Feb. 3 Path of Spiritual Leadership/Retreat 3, Wesley Center, 62628-29FEBRUARY, 201356-101415-1615-1722-2325-27RIM One, Wesley Center, WoodworthCursillo #147, Wesley Center, WoodworthMission Finance Meeting, Wesley Center, WoodworthThird Session of Town & Country Academy, Pineville UMC, PinevilleSr. High Retreat #1, Wesley Center, WoodworthClergy Spouse Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthTending Our Lives, Wesley Center, WoodworthMARCH, 20131-3124-745615-17Senior High Retreat #2, Wesley Center, WoodworthMission Cabinet, Wesley Center, WoodworthCMT, Wesley Center, WoodworthThe Path of Spiritual Direction Retreat 2, Wesley Center, WoodworthLocal Pastor Spring Interviews, Trinity UMC, RustonLocal Pastor Spring Interviews, Wesley Center, WoodworthLocal Pastor Spring Interviews, FUMC LaPlaceDiscerners Academy, Wesley Center, Woodworth
141617-1817-20LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012Council on Finance & Administration, Wesley Center, WoodworthDiv. of Deacons & Diaconal Ministers Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthDivision of Elders Retreat, Wesley Center, WoodworthAPRIL, 2013Shreveport District Spring Lay Speaking SchoolConfirmation Day With Bishop, Wesley Center, WoodworthPath of Spiritual Leadership Retreat 4, Wesley Center, WoodworthCLM Orientation & Training, Wesley Center, WoodworthWesley Center Board Meeting, Wesley Center, Woodworth29-May 2 LEAP-Leadership Excellence Advancement Program, TBA12-131318-202027MAY, 2013The Path of Spiritual Direction Retreat 3, Wesley Center, WoodworthCursillo #148, Wesley Center, Woodworth31-June 2 United Methodist Youth Leadership Training, Wesley Center, Woodworth6-915-19JUNE, 20132-5Annual Conference, Centenary College, ShreveportJuly, 201312-1416-2022-2424-2825-2625-2827Happening, Wesley Center, WoodworthUMW School of Christian Mission, Wesley Center, WoodworthLYMO, Wesley Center, WoodworthCursillo #149, Wesley Center, WoodworthNew Clergy Orientation & Sacred Trust Boundaries Training, WesleyCenter WoodworthWeekend of the CrossWesley Center Board Meeting, Wesley Center, Woodworth
Administrative Invest. for SLEYCENTER 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 MinistryORDAINEDMINISTRYDistrict BoardsOf TrusteesBOARD AND OTHERDFDFDFDFDFDFDFG ANNUAL CONFERENCECOMMITTEESCONFERENCEMISSION ds ofLaityLAITY07/12CCYMANNUAL CONFERENCECOMMISSIONS Archives and History Christian Unity and InterreligiousConcerns Religion and Race Status and Role of WomenHIGHER EDUCATION& CAMPUS MINISTRYCONFERENCE AGENCIESDISCIPLESHIPCHURCH ANDSOCIETYDistrictMinistryTeams Academy for SpiritualFormation Center for PastoralExcellence Christian Education Church Extension &Transformation Communications Conference Youth Disaster Preparedness Other Ad HocCommittees as needed Multi-Cultural Ministries VIMTHE CONFERENCE MINISTRY TEAMTHE ANNUAL CONFERENCELouisiana Annual Conference Structure2012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE15
16LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012IV. 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 (AL), John A. Cannon (SH), Susan M.Ferguson (AC),Kenneth R. Beauvais (SH), Robert Handy (LC), GayeMcCutchen (NO), Will Mercer (BR), Jay Quinton (AL),Phillip Templeton (SH)CHURCH EXTENSION TEAMChair:Secretary:Ex-Officio:Donald L. WilkinsonRobert L. Deich1000 Club Chair1000 Club TreasurerPresiding BishopDistrict SuperintendentsProvost, Director of Connectional MinistriesDirector of Church Extension and TransformationCLASS OF 2008Clergy:Laity:Joshua D. Milliron (LC), Donald L. Wilkinson (AC)Staphenae Carey (NO), Suzanne Ford (AL)CLASS OF 2012Clergy:Laity:Robert L. Deich (BR),Barbara Sain (MN), Benjie Winn (SH),
2012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE17DISTRICT BOARDS OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDINGACADIANAMark B. Benge, Sr., ChairDarrell W. Briggs, Sr.Wayne GilmoreGary JosephLibby RickeyR. Don RossC. Ann SuttonDonald L. WilkinsonALEXANDRIACLASS OF 2012-2013Judy Betz, ChairDouglas B. de GraffenriedJohn TolliverCLASS OF 2013-2014Richard BushnellJerry CriseJames FrantomCLASS OF 2014-2015Joseph AwotwiRandy BrewtonKaren TalbotEllen R. Alston, Ex-OfficioBATON ROUGEBen BylandWilliam H. CatchingsGregory R. Davis, ChairJim DeLaune, Jr.Debbie MillerRussell MoselyArthur PerkinsDaniel RobinsonVan A. StinsonIdelle ThomasLAKE CHARLESCLASS OF 2013Merdeca BurnsByron CoreJames B. MooreCLASS OF 2014Douglas Cain, ChairRobert HandyEric RoanCLASS OF 2015Sharon HarrisChris HydeRocky KeeleyJosh Milliron, Ex-OfficioMONROEClass of 2013Judith A. BazerBenjamin McGeheeJimmie WilkinsClass of 2014W. Wayne RayBarbara SainJudy TurnleyClass of 2015Jerry G. Hilbun, ChairJames E. MixonJames W. ReidT. Lynn Malone, Ex-OfficioSteve Yeich, Ex-OfficioNEW ORLEANSCLASS OF 2012-2013Staphenae CareyGerald GibsonKermit RobersonCLASS OF 2013-2014Gaye McCutchenErnest ScottDavid WebberCLASS OF 2014-2015Liz LundBob MoffettTim Smith, ChairHadley R. Edwards, Ex-OfficioSHREVEPORTCLASS OF 2012Bob Carrell, ChairClaude DumisSteve TerrillCLASS OF 2013Jonathan KingKay WalkerBenjie WinnCLASS OF 2014Jon CrumplerKen HillKenneth ThomasDonald R. Avery, Ex-OfficioGordon Bartage, Ex-OfficioKerry Wright, Ex-Officio
18LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012CONFERENCE MINISTRY TEAMChair: Wybra J. Price, IIConference Lay Leader: Carolyn DoveRepresentative of the Conference Council on Youth Ministry: Katelyn DeliaYoung Adult: Daniel M. HixonChair of Board of Church and Society: John H. MileChair of Board of Discipleship: Charles LangfordChair of Board of Global Ministries: Sarah Marsalis-LuginbillChair of Bd. of Higher Education & Campus Ministry: Karl S. KlausChair of Comm. on Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns: Erica R. JenkinsRepresentative of the Commission on Religion and Race: Charles E. HillChair of Conference Mission Finance Committee: Weldon C. BaresRepresentative of the Board of Ordained Ministry: Juliet SpencerRepresentative of the Commission on the Status and Role of Women: EuniceChigumiraMembers At Large: Pete Aguila, Lorraine SparksNon-Voting Members:Bishop: Presiding BishopProvost, Director of Connectional Ministries: Donald C. CottrillCabinet Representative: Ellen R. AlstonLiaison, Representative of CFA: Elaine BurleighRepresentative of the United Methodist Foundation: Robert C. Fairly, Jr.Executive Director of Administrative Services: Larry G. MillerDirector of Christian Education: Dawn B. YoungDirector of Church Extension and Transformation: Robert A. WeberDirector of Communications: Betty BackstromDirector of Disaster Response: Darryl A. TateDirector of Ordained Ministry: John Edd HarperDirector of Volunteers in Mission: Larry D. NormanDirector of Youth: Jodie HarperVision Team:Shawn Anglim, Christie Brammer, Renee Evans, Cynthia F. Harvey, La’SheenaSimmons, Ricky Willis
2012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCEDISTRICT MINISTRY TEAMSACADIANADistrict Superintendent:Lay Leader:Chair:Education Coordinator:Spiritual TransformationCoordinator:Congregational LifeCoordinator:Mission Outreach Coordinator:Communication Advisor:Youth Coordinator:Disaster Response Coordinator:ALEXANDRIADistrict Superintendent:Lay Leader:Chair:CFA Representative:Board of Church Location/Building:Scouting Ministries:Education Coordinator:Spiritual TransformationCoordinator:Congregational Life Coordinator:Mission Outreach Coordinator:Communication Advisors:Youth Representative:Youth Coordinator:Recording Secretary:At-Large:At-Large:Disaster Response Coordinator:BATON ROUGEDistrict Superintendent:Lay Leader:Associate Lay Leader:Chairperson:CFA Representative:Board of Church Location/Building:Education Coordinator:Communication Advisor:DCYM President:T. Edward Boyd, Jr.Ron SarverAnn SuttonSusan FergusonCharles E. HillMarguerite D. JenkinsMonica MonkJoyce HensonJulie DoucetScott T. BullockEllen R. AlstonCarolyn FletcherLottie BashJudy BetzJoe A. HooverEloise CoxAaron CarpenterEd WardLorrie McKayJennifer WrightNick BaileyHope JacobJudith C. GrossTeddie Jo BordelonEleanor WestmorelandCliff KellyW. Ralph FordSue CatchingsJoyce RobinsonGrant SchroeckJuliet SpencerGregory R. DavisBecky PoorBrooke DynesAshlyn Esterly19
20LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012Youth Coordinator:Associate Youth Coordinator:Associate Youth Coordinator:Comm. On Religion & Race:COSROW Representative:District UMM President:District UMW President:Disaster Response Coordinator:Members:LAKE CHARLESDistrict Superintendent:Chairperson:Lay Leader (Vice Chair):Education Coordinator:Mission Outreach Coordinator:Congregational Life Coordinator:Spiritual Life Coordinator:Communication Advisor:Disaster Response Coordinator:Youth io:District Director D-M:MONROEDistrict Superintendent:Chair:Lay Leader:Children’s Ministry Coordinator:Education Coordinator:Communications Coordinator:Evangelism Coordinator:Mission Outreach Coordinator:Worship Coordinator:Youth Coordinator:DCYM President:NEW ORLEANSDistrict Superintendent:Lay Leader:Lonnie StewartMelissa EnisLorita FrankHallique L. DawsonConstance R. SaizonClyde H. EllisGloria LesterKirby LarpenterVirginia P. Allen, Cherri Johnson,Dwayne Leger, Betty McCarver, WesleyPage, Marilyn Waguespack, RhondaWhitleySteven M. SpurlockJoAnn ParkerRick WatsonPeggy WilliamsLynn MorganElizabeth M. NorthenCharles LangfordJulie LafosseJames B. MooreRaven DobbinsChristie BrammerMatt ShawWilma (Doretha) WestonLori PritchettT. Lynn MaloneHulen C. Warren, Jr.Freida PeelJill MoukLala Ball CooperMeredith BrooksTruman StaggMollie A. McGeeMicky CloudShawn HornsbyHadley R. EdwardsLevi Lewis
2012 LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCECo-Chair:Co-Chair:CFA Representative:Church/Location:Education Coordinator:Spiritual Life Coordinator:Mission Outreach Coordinator:Communication Advisor:Youth Coordinator:Associate Youth Coordinators:COSROW Representative:Disaster Response Coordinator:District UMW President:District UMM President:Youth Representative:Young Adult Rep
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