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JOURNALJune 12-14, 2019Brentwood United Methodist Church
The Fifty-Second Session ofThe Tennessee Annual Conferenceof The United Methodist ChurchGathering atBrentwood United Methodist ChurchJune 12-14, 2019Bishop William McAlilly, President/Resident BishopRev. Monica Mowdy, SecretaryRev. Seonwoong Hwang, Assistant SecretaryRev. Erin Racine, Assistant SecretaryRev. Stephen Sauls, Head TellerRev. Allison Fasig, Assistant Head TellerHolly Neal, Conference Lay LeaderJames R. Allen, Statistician/TreasurerLisa Carson, Conference ChancellorCindy Solomon, Journal EditorThe mission of the Tennessee Conference“ is to discover, equip, connect, and send lay and clergy leaders who shape congregations that offerJesus Christ to a hurting world one neighborhood at a time.”1
Frequently Used Phone NumbersOfficeBishop, Nashville Episcopal AreaTennessee Conference OfficesJohn Abernathy Smith Heritage CenterAdministrative ServicesConnectional MinistriesLeadership Formation & -4431Camp & Retreat MinistriesBeersheba Springs Assembly931-692-3669Cedar Crest Camp931-670-3025Executive Director931-670-3025District OfficesCaney Fork RiverCumberland RiverHarpeth RiverRed RiverStones 401615-893-5886931-363-8915Wesley Foundations Campus MinistriesAustin Peay State UniversityBelmont UniversityFisk UniversityMartin Methodist CollegeMiddle Tennessee State University.Tennessee State UniversityTennessee Tech UniversityVanderbilt 3-0261Martin Methodist CollegeMain OfficeAdmissionsThe Turner 1273Golden Cross FoundationMcKendree Village FoundationUM Foundation for Memphis & TNUM Development Fund of 066Miriam’s PromiseProject 259-2082615-259-2082800-445-8189
2017 Tennessee Conference JournalContentsFrequently Used Phone Numbers.2Extended Cabinet.51 Conference Officers & Leadership.132 Boards, Commissions, and Committees.21A. Conference Boards, Commissions, and Committees.21B. Connectional Ministries.29C. Other Conference Organizations.40D. District Organizations.443 Daily Proceedings, 52nd Session. .474The Business of the Annual Conference (BAC).785Appointments (by district).1256 Reports and Resolutions.160A. Reports.160B. Resolutions.2617Memoirs. .2788 Historical Records of the Annual Conference. .307A. Memorial Rolls .307B. Historical Records of the Annual Conference.3079 Conference Directories.308A. Disciplinary Lay Members, Tennessee Conference.308a) Diaconal Ministers, Deaconesses, Home Missioners.308b.) Lay Disciplinary Members by Position.311B. 2019 Lay Members of Annual Conference.312C. Surviving Spouses of Ministers of the Tennessee Conference.32710Awards & Elected 2020 Delegates.3283
11Standing Rules, Personnel Policies, and Media Crisis Response.329A. Standing Rules.329B. Personnel Policies and Procedures.340C. When Every Minute Counts.351D. Safe Sanctuary Policy for Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Persons.356E. Sexual Misconduct Policy for Church Professionals.361F. Safe Spaces Procedures for Next Gen Discipleship District and Conference Next GenMinistry Events .36712Service Records for Clergy.36913Audit Statement & Statistics .486A. 2018 Audited Financial Statement.487B. General Statistical Tables.505C. Extension Ministry Compensation.56814 Index.5704
Extended CabinetPhoto by Brennen BooseBottom Row (L-R): Chip Hunter, Pat Freudenthal, Bishop William McAlilly, Melinda Young Britt, Deborah OwensSecond Row (L-R): Richard Clark, Holly Neal, Autura Eason-Williams, Amy HurdThird Row (L-R): Kennard Murray, Donna Parramore, Deborah Smith, Rob MartinFourth Row: Lynn Taylor, Scott Aleridge, George Brown, Jim Allen, Larry Davis, Allen Black, Bryan Brooks5
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2019 SERVICE OF LICENSING, COMMISSIONING, AND ORDINATION10
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Chapter 1Conference Officers & LeadershipNASHVILLE EPISCOPAL AREA BISHOPBishop William McAlillyNashville Area Episcopal Office,1908 Grand Ave., Nashville TN 37212H.G. Stovall, Executive Office Administratoremail: bishop@nashareaumc.org(615) 742-8834email: hstovall@nashareaumc.orgDIRECTOR OF MISSIONAL ALIGNMENTLynn Taylor1908 Grand Ave., Nashville, TN 37212email: ltaylor@nashareaumc.org(615) 742-8834CONFERENCE SECRETARYRev. Monica Mowdy23 Oak Hill Lane, Carthage, TN 37030email: monica.mowdy@tnumc.org(615) 735-0343CONFERENCE CHANCELLORLisa CarsonBuerger, Moselye & Carson, PLC306 Public Sq. Franklin, TN 37064-2503CONFERENCE TREASURER / STATISTICIANJames R. AllenOffice of Administrative Services,304 S. Perimeter Park Dr., Suite 4, Nashville, TN 37211TBA, Receptionist/Office Assistant Shelly Curtis, Assistant TreasurerAlice Grunau, HR SpecialistMelinda Parker, Assistant Benefits Officeremail: jimallen@tnumc.org(800) 359-1162; (615) 327-1162; FAX: (615) 327-1169email: shelly.curtis@tnumc.orgemail: alice.grunau@tnumc.orgemail: mparker@tnumc.orgDIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIESRev. Melinda Young Britt Office of Connectional Ministries304 S. Perimeter Park Dr., Suite 1, Nashville, TN 37211Brad Fiscus, Director of Next Gen DiscipleshipAmy J. Hurd, APR, Director of CommunicationsKylie Marino, Digital Media SpecialistCourtney Smith, Ministry Program AssistantIzzie Zimmerman, Executive Assistant to DCMemail: melinda.britt@tnumc.org(800) 359-1162; (615) 329-1177email: brad.fiscus@tnumc.orgemail: amy.hurd@tnumc.orgemail: kylie.marino@tnumc.orgemail: courtney.smith@tnumc.orgemail: izzie.zimmerman@tnumc.orgDIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP FORMATION & DEVELOPMENTRev. Deborah OwensOffice of Leadership Formation & Development304 S. Perimeter Park Dr., Suite 5, Nashville, TN 37211Heidi Geib, Assistant DirectorJacob Vaughn, Coordinator13email: deborah.owens@tnumc.org(615) 846-4430; FAX: (615) 846-4431email: heidi.geib@tnumc.orgemail: jacob.vaughn@tnumc.org
CONFERENCE LAY LEADERHolly Neal28 Hampton Square, Crossville, TN 38555email: holly.neal@tnumc.org(931) 265-0824CONFERENCE ASSOCIATE LAY LEADERGeorge Brown10912 Hillsboro Hwy, Hillsboro, TN 37342-3449email: georgebrown@blomand.net(931) 596-2487DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCE LAY SERVANT MINISTRIESJackie ElliottP.O. Box 11, Smartt, TN 37378email: jackieelliott4@gmail.com(931) 668-7352PRESIDENT, UNITED METHODIST MENDr. Bill Bowen, Sr.1204 Strawberry Cv, Nashville, TN 37207email: boweninc1@bellsouth.net(615) 860-7827PRESIDENT, UNITED METHODIST WOMENNita Wright203 Brookhaven Trail, Smyrna, TN 37167email: nita wright@bellsouth.net(615) 459-9279PRESIDENT, MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGERev. Dr. Mark LaBrancheMartin Methodist College433 W. Madison St, Pulaski, TN 38478email: mlabranche@martinmethodist.edu(931) 363-9800(800) 467-1273 FAX: (931) 363-9818JOHN ABERNATHY SMITH HERITAGE CENTER (FORMERLY ARCHIVES & HISTORY)Gratia Strother, Archivistemail: gratia.strother@tnumc.org520 Commerce Street, Suite 205, Nashville, TN 37203(615) 601-1581TENNESSEE CONFERENCE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTSCANEY FORK RIVER DISTRICTRev. Donna Parramore271 East Ninth St, Cookeville, TN 38501Rev. Ricky Lee, Leadership Strategist Barbara Zimmerman, Administrative Assistant(931) 526-1343email: donna.parramore@tnumc.orgCUMBERLAND RIVER DISTRICTRev. Scott Aleridge35A Executive Park Dr, Hendersonville, TN 37075Rev. Charles Smith, Leadership StrategistRobin Stanfield, Administrative Assistant(615) 822-1433email: mail: charles.smith@tnumc.orgemail: cumberlandriver@tnumc.orgemail: ricky.lee@tnumc.orgemail: caneyforkriver@tnumc.orgHARPETH RIVER DISTRICTRev. Allen Black210 S. 3rd Street, Pulaski, TN 38478Rev. Judy Stevenson, Leadership StrategistSandy Oliver, Administrative Assistant(931) 363-8981email: allen.black@tnumc.orgFAX: (931) 363-8915email: judy.stevenson@tnumc.orgemail: harpethriver@tnumc.org14
RED RIVER DISTRICT(931) 553-8401Rev. Pat Freudenthalemail: pat.freudenthal@tnumc.org3375 41-A South, Clarksville, TN 37043; P.O. Box 847, Clarksville, TN 37041-0847(931) 647-4420Rev. Lisa Martin, Leadership Strategistemail: lisa.martin@tnumc.orgCelena Spiva, Administrative Assistantemail: redriver@tnumc.orgSTONES RIVER DISTRICTRev. Chip Hunter319 Hickerson Drive, Suite B, Murfreesboro, TN 37130Rev. Whitney Mitchell, Interim Leadership StrategistMonica Butler, Administrative Assistants(615) 893-5886email: chip.hunter@tnumc.orgemail: whitney.mitchell@tnumc.orgemail: stonesriver@tnumc.orgTENNESSEE CONFERENCE CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIESCAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIESRussell Casteel, Executive Director83 Hege Ave, Box 238, Beersheba, TN 37305(931) 670-3025email: tnumcamps@tnumc.orgtnumcamps.orgBEERSHEBA SPRINGS ASSEMBLYSarah Ratz, Director55 Hege Ave, Beersheba Springs, TN 37305Beersheba Springs Reservations(931) 692-3669email: tnumcamps@tnumc.orgemail: sarah.ratz@tnumc.orgtnumcamps.orgCEDAR CREST CAMPRussell Casteel, Director of Cedar Crest Camps7900 Cedar Crest Camp Road, Lyles, TN 37098(931) 670-3025email: russell.casteel@tnumc.orgTENNESSEE CONFERENCE EXTENSION MINISTRIES& ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONSTURNER CENTER AT MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGERev. Allen Stanton, Director433 West Madison St, Pulaski, TN 38478TURNER CENTER FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIPRev. J. Thomas Laney, Jr., Directorc/o Vanderbilt Divinity School, 411 21st Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37240COMMUNITY CARE FELLOWSHIPRyan Lasuer, Executive Director511 South 8th Street, Nashville, TN 37206(931) 363-9834email: astanton@martinmethodist.edu(615) 343-4073email: tomlaneytccl@gmail.com(615) 227-1953email: ryan@ccfnashville.orgccfnashville.orgFEED AMERICA FIRSTTom Henry, Executive Director1715 S. Rutherford Blvd., Suite K257, Murfreesboro, TN 37130Warehouse Location319 Murfreesboro Street, Murfreesboro, TN 3712715(615) 512-5915email: tomhenry@feedamericafirst.com(615) 217-4554
GOLDEN CROSS FOUNDATIONKent McNish, Executive Director304 S. Perimeter Park Dr., Ste 9, Nashville, TN 37211(615) 479-6175email: tion.orgMCKENDREE VILLAGE FOUNDATIONKent McNish, Executive Director4343 Lebanon Road, T-819, Hermitage, TN 37076(615) 479-6175; FAX: (615) 871-8111email: kmcnish44@gmail.commckendreefoundation.orgMEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGERev. James E. K. Hildreth, M.D., Ph.D., President1005 Dr. D B Todd, Jr. Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208(615) 327-6904email: officeofthepresident@mmc.edummc.eduMIRIAM’S PROMISEJ. Dietz Osborne, President/CEOScarritt Hall, 1008 18th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212Pregnancy Crisis Line: (800) 320-1506(615) 292-3500; FAX: (615) 292-0368email: dietzo@miriamspromise.orgmiriamspromise.orgPROJECT TRANSFORMATION TENNESSEECourtney Aldrich, Executive Director1008 19th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212(615) 810-9620email: ennesseeUNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION FOR THE MEMPHIS ANDTENNESSEE CONFERENCESDr. Phil Jamieson, President and CEOSara Finger, AdministratorDavid Reed, Development Officer304 S. Perimeter Park Dr., Suite 3, Nashville, TN 37211David Comperry, Field Staff Representative304 S. Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 3, Nashville, TN 37211(615) 259-2008 ext. 2764email: phil.jamieson@umfmtc.org(615) 259-2008 ext. 8201email: sara.finger@umfmtc.org(731) 431-5654; FAX: (615) 259-2082email: drreed@frontiernet.net901-417-1773email: dcomperry617@gmail.comUNITED METHODIST DEVELOPMENT FUND OF TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY INCTiffany Ford, Administrator(615) 259-2066304 S. Perimeter Park Dr, Suite 3, Nashville, TN 37211email: tiffany.ford@umfmtc.orgWESLEY FOUNDATIONS & CAMPUS MINISTRIESAUSTIN PEAY WESLEY FOUNDATIONRev. Katie Woodard, Campus MinisterPO Box 321, Clarksville, TN 37041(931) 647-0221email: woodard.katie@gmail.comBELMONT WESLEY FELLOWSHIPRev. David Hollis, Campus Minister2007 Acklen Ave, Nashville, TN 37212(615) 383-0832email: FISK UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATIONRev. Marilyn ThorntonWesley Foundation at Fisk University1034 17th Avenue North, Suite C, Nashville, TN 37208-304516(615) 732-9320email: mthornton@umpublishing.org
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION(615) 893-0469; (334) 421-0276Rev. John Weaver, Campus Ministeremail: wesleyfoundation@comcast.netRev. Michelle Ozier Wallace, Associate Campus Minister(334) 524-6327Street address: 216 College Heights Ave., Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130wesleyfoundationmt.orgMailing address: P. O. Box 10125, Murfreesboro, TN 37129TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATIONRev. Michele Morton, Campus Minister3201 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209(615) 327-4651email: wesley.tsu@comcast.netTENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATIONRev. Addison Shock, Campus MinisterLogan Shock, Director of Ministries271 East Ninth Street, Cookeville, TN 38501(931) 526-4353email: campusminister@citlink.netwesleyttu.orgVANDY WESLEY FELLOWSHIP AT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYRev. Nancy Hawthorne Parker, Campus Minister200 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212(615) 343-0261email: ASTERN JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHLAKE JUNALUSKA CONFERENCE & RETREAT CENTERP.O. Box 67, 91 N. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Junaluska, NC 28745INTENTIONAL GROWTH CENTERDr. David L. Davis, Executive DirectorP.O. Box 546, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745(800) 222-4930lakejunaluska.com(800) 482-1442email: ddavis@intentionalgrowthcenter.orgSOUTHEASTERN JURISDICTIONAL ASSOCIATION OFNATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES (SEJANAM)Connie Locklear, Interim DirectorP.O. Box 67, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745ARCHIVES AND HISTORYNancy Watkins, DirectorP.O. Box 1165, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745Office: (828) 454-6724Cell: 907-742-0325email: waterbird@triad.rr.com(828) 454-6781email: nwatkins@lakejunaluska.comGULFSIDE ASSEMBLYc/o David Stotts, Board TreasurerP.O. Box 27, 950 South Beach Blvd. Waveland, MS 39576(228) 467-4909email: david@mississippi-umc.orgHINTON RURAL LIFE CENTERDr. Jacqueline Gottlieb, President2330 Hinton Center Road, P.O. Box 27, Hayesville, NC 28904FAX: (828) 389-3279(828) 389-8336email: jackie@hintoncenter.orghintoncenter.orgVOLUNTEERS IN MISSIONRev. Matt Lacey, Executive Director100 Centerview Dr., Ste 210, Birmingham, AL 35216General Info: sejinfo@umvim.org; umvim.org(800)-659-0609email: matt lacey@umvim.orgFAX: (205) 453-948117
UNITED METHODIST GENERAL CHURCH AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONSDISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES1908 Grand Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212FAX: (615) 340-7006(615) 329-8008; (877) 899-2780umcdiscipleship.orgTHE FOUNDATION FOR EVANGELISM(828) 454-6800Jane Wood, Presidentemail: jwood@foundationforevangelism.orgP.O. Box 985, 125 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745-0985evangelize.orgGENERAL BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY100 Maryland Ave, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-5664(202) 488-5600umc-gbcs.orgFAX: (202) 488-5619GENERAL BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES458 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308FAX: (212) 870-5748(800) 862-4246umcmission.orgGENERAL BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND MINISTRYP.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007FAX: (615) 340-7048; TracFone: (615) 946-5277(615) 340-7400gbhem.orgGENERAL COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORYP.O. Box 127, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ 07940FAX: (973) 408-3909(973) 408-3189gcah.orgGENERAL COMMISSION ON RELIGION AND RACE100 Maryland Ave. N.E., Ste. 400, Washington, D.C. 20002-5620FAX: (202) 547-0358(202) 547-2271gcorr.orgGENERAL COMMISSION ON THE STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN(GCOSROW)77 W. Washington, Ste. 1500, Chicago, IL 60602FAX: (312) 346-3986(800) 523-8390(312) 346-4900email: info@gcsrw.orggcsrw.orgGENERAL COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION1 Music Circle North, P.O. Box 340029, Nashville, TN 37203FAX: (615) 329-3394(615) 329-3393gcfa.orgGENERAL COMMISSION ON UNITED METHODIST MEN1000 17th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37212FAX: 615-340-1770(866) 297-4312(615) 340-7145gcumm.orgPROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATORS OF THE UNITED METHODIST CONNECTIONAL STRUCTURE(PAUMCS)paumcs.orgMiddle Tennessee Chapter—Robin Stanfield, President(615) 822-143335 A Executive Park Dr., Hendersonville, TN 37075email: robin.stanfield@tnumc.com18
THE UPPER ROOM1908 Grand Avenue, P.O. Box 340004, Nashville, TN 37203(615) 340-7200upperroom.orgUNITED METHODIST COMMUNICATIONS810 12th Ave. South, P.O. Box 320, Nashville, TN 37202-0320(615) 742-5400umcom.orgFAX: (615) 742-5423UNITED METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE2222 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228FAX: (615) 749-6079(615) 749-6000umph.orgUNITED METHODIST WOMEN475 Riverside Drive, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10115(212) 870-3696unitedmethodistwomen.orgWESPATH BENEFITS AND INVESTMENTS1901 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60205-9955(800) 851-2201wespath.orgWORLD METHODIST COUNCILIvan M. Abrahams, General Secretary545 North Lakeshore Drive, P.O. Box 518, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745WORLD METHODIST EVANGELISMRev. Dr. Kimberly Reisman, Executive DirectorPO Box 8142, Lafayette, IN 47906(828) 456-9432worldmethodistcouncil.orgFAX (828) 456-9433email: rgINTERDENOMINATIONAL AGENCIESAMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETYRoy Peterson, PresidentNorth Independence Mall, 101 East FL8, Philadelphia, PA 19106CHURCH WOMEN UNITED475 Riverside Dr., Suite 243, New York, NY 10115800-298-5551, ext. 1; FAX: (212) 870-2338(215) 309-0900americanbible.org(212) 870-2347churchwomen.orgCHURCHES UNITING IN CHRISTRev. Dr. Jean Hawxhurst100 Maryland Ave., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20002202-547-6270email: jhawxhurst@umc-cob.orgcuicinfo.orgNATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN THE USA(202) 544-2350110 Maryland Ave. N.E., Suite 108, Washington, D.C. 20002-5603email: info@nationalcouncilofchurches.usFAX: (202) 543-1297ncccusa.orgWORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHESRev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary150 Route de Ferney, CP 2100, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland (administrative office)Toll-free (888) 212-292019(212) 867-5890oikoumene.org
INFORMATION SERVICESCURRIC-U-PHONE(800) 251-8591; TN CALLERS CALL COLLECT (615) /findachurchINFO-SERVPO Box 320, Nashville, TN 37202-0320email: infoserv@umcom.orgMISSION INSITE CHURCH DEMOGRAPHICSRequires login: contact: missioninsite@tnumc.orgmissioninsite.comTENNESSEE CONFERENCE WEBSITEtnumc.orgUNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEBSITEumc.orgUNITED METHODIST NEWS SERVICEUMNews.orgVITAL onsWARMTH IN WINTERwarmthinwinter.comRETIRED BISHOPS RESIDING WITHIN THE TENNESSEE ANNUAL CONFERENCEBishop Sharon Brown-ChristopherBishop Joe PennelBishop Robert H. SpainBishop Melvin Talbert20
Chapter 2Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesOfficers of the Tennessee AnnualConferenceResident Bishop: Bill McAlillyConference Secretary: Monica MowdyAssistant Secretary: Erin RacineAssistant Secretary: Seonwoong HwangTreasurer/Statistician: Jim AllenLay Leader: Holly NealChancellor/Parliamentarian: Lisa Carson*TBA – To Be AnnouncedA. CONFERENCE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, ANDCOMMITTEESIncludes:Board of Ordained MinistryCommission on Equitable CompensationCommittee on Conference NominationsCommittee on Conference PlanningCommittee on Health PlanCommittee on InvestigationCommittee on Investigation (Diaconal)Committee on ResolutionsCommittee on Standing Rules ReviewConference Administrative Review CommitteeConference Board of PensionsConference Board of TrusteesConference Committee on EpiscopacyConference Golden Cross Foundation and EncoreMinistriesConference Personnel CommitteeCouncil on Finance and AdministrationCrisis Response TeamJoint Committee on Medical LeaveJournal Editorial CommitteBOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY ¶ 635OFFICERS: Chair, Bryan Brooks; Vice-Chair, TBA; Secretary, Shari Bazydola; Treasurer, Rickey WadeRaul Alegria (1)Jacob Armstrong (4)Libby Baxter (10)Shari Bazydola (3)Ryan Bennett (10)Paul Bonner (4)Kathy Booker (5)B.J. Brack, Jr. (4)Melinda Young Britt (4)Bryan Brooks (10)Trey Carey (7)Terry Carty (8)Sherrie Cavin (4)Gary Daniels (3)Earl Davis (12)Stephanie Dunn (1)Ken Edwards (12)Keith Enders (1)Linda Fair (5)Jim Fields (4)Larry Fraley (8)Emily Reeves Grammer (4)21John Greer (3)Ann Hatcher (6)Chris Haynes (4)Jackson Henry (10)David Hesson (8)Hap Hewgley (8)Jeff Jacob (6)Linda Jones (1)Phoebe Jowers (4)Matt Kelley (4)Jin Kim (3)
Marie King (8)Loyd Mabry (8)Kevin Marston (8)Harold Martin (1)Lisa Martin (7)Laura Kirkpatrick McMasters (4)Galen Medlin (3)Whitney Mitchell (4)Domenic Nigrelli (1)Deborah Owens (4)Randal Petrie (1)LaRhonda Potts (6)Erin Racine (4)Steven Sauls (1)Miriam Seyler (4)Paul Slentz (1)Trudy Stringer (1)Deen Thompson (6)Martha Touchton (8)Peter van Eys (8)John Vaughan (4)Rickey Wade (10)Mike Waldrop (6)Jerry Wallace (4)Vickie Wallace (1)Gary Wedgewood (12)Robert Williams (7)Jared Wilson (8)Nan Zoller (8)EX OFFICIO:Caney Fork River dCOM: Connie HallCumberland River dCOM: Regina HallHarpeth River dCOM: Earl DavisRed River dCOM: Jared WilsonStones River dCOM: De HenneseyCabinet Representative: Pat FreudenthalOffice of Leadership Formation & Development: Director Deborah Owens, Heidi Geib, Jacob VaughnCOMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION ¶ 625OFFICERS: Chair, George Jensen; Vice-Chair, Regina Hall; Secretary, Theresa JohnsonCLERGYMelinda Young Britt (4)Randy Brown (4)Earl Davis (8)Melisa J. Derseweh (8)Regina Hall (8)Theresa A. Johnson (8)LAYKeller Hawkins (4)George Jensen (8)Ellen Zinkiewicz (4)EX-OFFICIO:Conference Treasurer: Jim AllenCabinet Representative: Pat FreudenthalCOMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE NOMINATIONSCHAIR: Resident Bishop: Bill McAlillyDirector of Missional Alignment: Lynn TaylorDISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTSCaney Fork River: Donna ParramoreCumberland River: Scott AleridgeHarpeth River: Allen BlackRed River: Pat FreudenthalStones River: Chip HunterConference Chancellor: Lisa CarsonConference Lay Leader: Holly NealUMW President: Nita WrightUMM President: Bill BowenConference Youth Coordinator: Betsy HaleyCCYM Representative: Georgia Touchton22
Connectional Ministries Director: Melinda Young Britt Representative Religion and Race: Tabitha MundyRepresentative Status and Role of Women: LanitaDirector of Administrative Services: Jim AllenMonroeUM Foundation MEM/TN Conf: Phil JamiesonRepresentative Young Adult: Tayla FugateConference Secretary: Monica MowdyCooperative Ministries: Joe BowersANNUAL CONFERENCE DESIGN TEAMResident Bishop: Bill McAlillyConnectional Ministries Director: Melinda Young BrittConference Secretary: Monica MowdyWorship Team Leader: Carol Cavin-DillonConference Lay Leader: Holly NealAssociate Conference Lay Leader: George BrownBoard of Ordained Ministry Representative:Deborah OwensDirector of Communications: Amy J.HurdHost Representative: Leslie HotzfeldProgram Administrative Assistant: Courtney SmithExecutive Administrative Assistant to ConnectionalMinistries: Izzie ZimmermanProduction Coordinator: Kylie MarinoEpiscopal Office: H.G. StovallDean of the Cabinet: Scott AleridgeConference Archivist: Gratia StrotherDirector of Next Gen: Brad FiscusCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH PLAN ¶ 639.7OFFICERS: Chair, Ann Cover; Vice Chair, Neill Little; Secretary, Bob NilesCLERGYAnn Cover (8)Melissa Derseweh (4)Ted Hill (4)Loyd Mabry (8)Bob Niles (7)LAYRonnie Johnson (4)Elizabeth Lemons (4)Neill Little (5)Dave Raiford (4)EX-OFFICIO:Consultant: Dr. Jennifer MekoConference Treasurer: Jim AllenCabinet Representative: Donna ParramoreCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION ¶ 2703.2OFFICERS: Chair, Patrick ParkerLAYRobert Churchwell (4)Connie Clark (4)Patrick Parker (5)CLERGYTom Gildemeister (8)Sandra Griggs (4)Don Hutchinson (4)Cherie Parker (4)CLERGY ALTERNATES: TBA, Joe Shelton (8), Cynthia Talley (4)LAY ALTERNATE MEMBERS: George Brown (5), Sharon Dean (5), Paul Plant (8)23
COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION (DIACONAL) ¶ 2703.3DIACONAL MINISTERS OR LAY:Bob Snell (8), Bud Whipple (8), TBACLERGY:Hyeon Sik Hong (8), Debra Smith (8)COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONSOFFICERS: Chair, Jeremy SquiresLAYKeith Enders (8)Jason Hicks (4)Zak Kelley (8)CLERGYTom Laney (4)Monica Mowdy (8)Jeremy Squires (3)Cynthia Talley (6)Rickey Wade (4)EX-OFFICIO:Conference Chancellor: Lisa CarsonConference Secretary: Monica MowdyConnectional Ministries Staff: Melinda Young BrittDirector of Administrative Services: Jim AllenCOMMITTEE ON STANDING RULES REVIEWOFFICERS: Chair, Jay Voorhees; Vice Chair, Kathryn Mastin; Secretary, TBALAYVelma Bradley (8)Mike Giffin (4)Kathryn Mastin (8)CLERGYSteven Christopher (4)Paul Edwards (8)Jay Voorhees (3)EX OFFICIO:Conference Secretary: Monica MowdyConference Chancellor: Lisa CarsonCabinet Representative: Donna ParramoreDirector of Administrative Services: Jim AllenConnectional Ministries Director: Melinda Young BrittCONFERENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE ¶ 636FULL CONNECTION MEMBERSDana Brooks (4), Ann Cover (4), Michele Morton (4)ALTERNATE FULL CONNECTION MEMBERRobin Kimbrough (9), Steven Lee (9)24
CONFERENCE BOARD OF PENSIONS ¶ 639OFFICERS: Chair, Steve Curry; Vice-Chair, Dennis Covington; Secretary, Debbie WoodwardLAYMENDennis Covington (5)Steve Curry (8)LAYMENGeorge Brown (4)Wayne Davis (2)CLASS OF 2020LAYWOMENJune Batsel (8)Debbie Woodward (8)CLASS OF 2024LAYWOMENLinda Furtado (4)CLERGYDebbie Church (7)Jim Norton (7)CLERGYMichael Waldrop (4)Diantha McLeod (1)EX-OFFICIO:Conference Treasurer: Jim AllenCabinet Representative: Chip HunterCONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ¶ 640OFFICERS: Chair, Paul Gardner; Vice-Chair, John Feldhacker; Secretary, Vin WalkupLAYMENJason Hicks (8)CLASS OF 2020LAYWOMENPaula Grout (8)CLERGYJohn Feldhacker (8)LAYMENRaul Alegria (7)CLASS OF 2021LAYWOMENJane Melrose (7)CLERGYPaul Gardner (7)LAYMENCharlie Warfield, Jr. (2)CLASS OF 2022LAYWOMENTammy Gaines (1)CLERGYLee Stevenson (2)LAYMENKelsie Jones (1)CLASS OF 2023LAYWOMENCarolyn Schott (1)CLERGYPaula Smith (1)EX OFFICIO:Conference Treasurer: Jim AllenCabinet Representative: Allen Black25
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY ¶ 637OFFICERS: Chair, Kent McNish; Vice-Chair, Bill Bowen; Secretary, Holly NealEpiscopacy Residence Chair, Leslie HotzfeldLAYMENLAYWOMENCLERGYBill Bowen (7)Leslie Hotzfeld (4)Chris Haynes (7)Kent McNish (4)CCYM: Madison BeckmanYoung Adult: Whitney MitchellConference Lay Leader: Holly NealEx Officio, SEJ Episcopacy: Jim Allen & Harriet BryanCONFERENCE GOLDEN CROSS FOUNDATION AND ENCORE MINISTRYNameTom AdkinsonJohn CollettDavid DillonFelicia KumarEd TrimmerCLASS OF 2019DistrictCumberland RiverCumberland RiverCumberland RiverHarpeth RiverHarpeth llen BlackSarah CartyNewtonia ColemanGlenda HeadMarie KingMichael LoranceWayne ReeceJames RobinsonCLASS OF 2020DistrictHarpeth RiverHarpeth RiverCumberland RiverRed RiverCumberland RiverCaney ForkCumberland RiverCumberland ClergyClergyNamePat BrandensteinRichard BrandensteinEva ByardMike EngleCharles HewgleyAl ParteeCliff StegerShirley VaughnCLASS OF 2021DistrictStones Ri
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