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Embracing A NEW FUTURE
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VOL. 2
2024
6th Session
May 30-June 1, 2024 | Acme, Michigan
Michigan Annual Conference
The United Methodist Church
DAVID ALAN BARD
PRESIDING BISHOP
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MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OF
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SIXTH SESSION
Grand Traverse Resort
Acme, Michigan
May 30–June 1, 2024
Bishop David Alan Bard, Presiding Bishop
Joy A. Barrett, Annual Conference Secretary
OFFICIAL MINUTES & RECORDS
VOLUME 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Nominations Report ......................................................................................................................................................................5
Rolls of Conference Members ....................................................................................................................................................30
Daily Proceedings .......................................................................................................................................................................37
Corporate Session Report ..........................................................................................................................................................49
Ordination Photos .......................................................................................................................................................................51
Resolutions .................................................................................................................................................................................53
Business of the Annual Conference............................................................................................................................................65
Appointments by District ...........................................................................................................................................................104
Roll of Deceased Clergy Members............................................................................................................................................116
Pastoral Service Record............................................................................................................................................................119
Church Pastoral Histories .........................................................................................................................................................188
Deaconess Service Record ......................................................................................................................................................254
Missionaries ..............................................................................................................................................................................255
Diaconal Minister Service Record.............................................................................................................................................256
Statistician Report.....................................................................................................................................................................257
Index .........................................................................................................................................................................................290
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NOMINATIONS REPORT
Michigan Conference
The United Methodist Church
(Numbers in parentheses refer to Plan of Organization)
Nominations Effective July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS ...........................................7
Administrative Review Committee (5.3.3) —- .......................................................................................................7
African American Ministry, Committee on (4.9.3) —- ............................................................................................7
Annual Conference, Officers —- ...........................................................................................................................8
Annual Conference Session, Commission on the (2.1.3) —- ...............................................................................8
Archives and History, Commission on (2.6.3) —- .................................................................................................9
Asian American Ministry, Committee on (4.7.3) —- ..............................................................................................9
Church and Society, Division of (2.4.3.1) —- ......................................................................................................10
Communications, Commission on (2.2.3) —- .....................................................................................................10
Congregational Life, Board of (4.5) —- ...............................................................................................................11
Congregational Vibrancy, Division of (4.5.3.1) —- ..............................................................................................11
Disability Concerns, Division on (2.4.3.4) —- .....................................................................................................12
Episcopacy, Committee on the (3.4.3) —- ..........................................................................................................12
Episcopal Residence Committee (5.7.3).............................................................................................................13
Equitable Compensation, Commission on (5.8.3) —-.........................................................................................13
Finance and Administration, Council on (5.1.3) —- ............................................................................................13
Global Ministries, Board of (2.5.3) —-.................................................................................................................14
Higher Education and Campus Ministry, Division of (4.4.3.2) —- .......................................................................15
Hispanic Latino Ministry, Committee on (4.6.3) —-.............................................................................................15
Human Resources, Committee on (5.9.3) —-.....................................................................................................15
Investigation, Committee on (5.5.3) —- ..............................................................................................................16
Journal, Committee on the (2.3.3) —-.................................................................................................................17
Justice, Board of (2.4) —- ...................................................................................................................................17
Laity, Board of (4.3.3) —-....................................................................................................................................17
Leadership Council, Conference (3.1.3) —- .......................................................................................................18
Native American Ministry, Committee on (4.8.3) —- ...........................................................................................19
Nominations, Committee on (3.3.3) —- ..............................................................................................................19
Ordained Ministry, Board of (3.2.3) —- ...............................................................................................................20
Pension and Health Benefits, Board of (5.2.3) —-..............................................................................................21
Religion and Race, Division on (2.4.3.2) —-.......................................................................................................21
Rules, Committee on (5.6.3) —- .........................................................................................................................22
Small Membership Church, Division on the (4.5.3.2) —-....................................................................................22
Status and Role of Women, Division on the (2.4.3.3) —- ...................................................................................23
Trustees, Board of (5.4.3) —- .............................................................................................................................23
United Methodist Men (4.2.3) —-........................................................................................................................24
United Methodist Women/United Women in Faith (4.1.3) —- .............................................................................24
Young People’s Ministries, Board of (4.4) —- .....................................................................................................24
GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCES DELEGATIONS .................................................................25
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE AFFILIATE ENTITIES —- ..........................................................................................26
Affiliated via the Board of Global Ministries (11.1) ..............................................................................................26
Brio Living Services – Board of Trustees (11.1.5) [Formerly UM Retirement Communities, Inc.]...................26
MCHS Family Services – Directors (11.1.3) [Formerly Methodist Children’s Home Society] .........................26
United Methodist Community House (11.1.4) .................................................................................................26
Affiliated Via the Board of Young People’s Ministries (11.2) ...............................................................................26
Adrian College – Trustees of (11.2.1) .............................................................................................................26
Albion College – Trustees of (11.2.2) ..............................................................................................................27
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Lake Louise Christian Community – Board of Trustees (11.2.5)......................................................................27
Grace Outside (11.2.4).....................................................................................................................................27
Affiliated via the Commission on Archives and History (11.3)..............................................................................27
Michigan Area UMC Historical Society, Inc. (11.3)...........................................................................................27
Affiliated via the Council on Finance and Administration (11.4) ...........................................................................28
Michigan Area Loan Funds (11.4.1) .................................................................................................................28
United Methodist Foundation of Michigan (11.4.2) ..........................................................................................28
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NOMINATIONS REPORT
Michigan Conference
The United Methodist Church
Nominations Effective July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
(Year elected is in parentheses following name)
The Annual Conference Granted the Nominations Committee authority
to Fill Vacancies Between Annual Conferences on May 31, 2024
Inclusiveness of The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church (1)
The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church acknowledges that all persons are of sacred worth. All persons without
regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship, ability, national origin, status, or economic condition,
shall be eligible to attend its worship services, participate in its programs, receive the sacraments, upon baptism be admitted as
baptized members, and upon taking vows declaring the Christian faith, become professing members in any local church in the
Conference. In The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church, no local church or other organizational unit of the
conference shall be structured so as to exclude any member or any constituent body of the conference because of race, color,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship, ability, national origin, status, or economic condition. Nor shall any lay
or clergy member be denied access to an equal place in the life, worship, ministry, governance of the conference, local church,
or other organizational unit of the conference because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship,
ability, national origin, status, or economic condition.
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
Administrative Review Committee (5.3.3)
Three Full Clergy Members of the Annual Conference.
Two additional Full Clergy Members of the Annual Conference who shall
serve as alternate committee members.
None of the foregoing shall be a District Superintendent (or a relative thereof) or
a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry (or relative thereof).
Members shall be nominated by the Bishop.
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once.
Class
2024-2028
2024-2028
Full Clergy Members
Patricia Catellier (2023)
Elizabeth Hill (2023)
George Lewis (2019)
Alternate Full Clergy Members
Ellen Brubaker (2018)
Jennifer Jue (2024)
African American Ministry, Committee on (4.9.3)
The committee shall define its membership in any way it sees fit,
subject to the approval of the Conference Leadership Council.
Co-Chairs: Cornelius Davis and Cheryl Tipton
Recording Secretary: _______________________
Communications Coordinator(s): Contreda Navarro-Jewell and Shirley Beasley
Spiritual Formation Coordinator: Sharon Appling, CLM
Spiritual Care Coordinator: Rev. Anthony Ballah
Treasurer: Cecelia Tolliver
Historian/BMCR Rep: Rev. Hilda Harris
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Members:
Laity
Sharon Appling, CLM
Minnie Armstrong
Donald & Shirley Beasley
Ethel Gill
Dwanda Hayton
Gregory Keeler
Loretta Lee
Contreda Navarro-Jewell
Simmie Proctor
Cecelia Tolliver
2024
Clergy
Anthony Ballah
Sandra Bibilomo
Janet Brown
Jonathan Combs (UM Black Clergy of MI, Vice-Chair)
Willie Council
Tara Gay (UM Black Clergy of MI, Chair)
Hilda Harris
Audrey Mangum
B. Kevin Smalls
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: District Superintendent (Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty)
Annual Conference, Officers
Secretary (7.1): Rev. Joy Barrett (2017)
Elected at first Annual Conference Session following General Conference.
Statistician (7.2): Pamela Stewart (07/15/2019)
Elected at Annual Conference Session immediately following General Conference.
Ecumenical Officer: Melissa Claxton (2024)
Facilitator (7.3): Jennifer Peters (2020)
Four-year term, two terms maximum. Layperson.
Parliamentarian (7.4): None – May be appointed by the Bishop at his/her discretion.
Chancellor (7.5): Andrew Vorbrich (2010)
Nominated by the Bishop, elected quadrennially by the Annual Conference.
Chief Financial Officer (7.6): Angela Anger (01.17.2022)
Elected at first Annual Conference Session following each General Conference.
Co-Lay Leaders (7.7): Taylorie Bailey and Dennis Wissinger (2024)
Four-year term, one term. Nominated by the Bishop in consultation with the Board of Laity.
Ecumenical Officer: Rev. Melissa Claxton (2024)
Annual Conference Session, Commission on the (2.1.3)
Eight voting members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations,
in consultation with the Executive Team, who shall be either Clergy Members of the
Annual Conference or Lay People who are members of a local church within
the Annual Conference.
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable twice, in annually staggered classes.
Commission shall elect from among its membership the following:
Chairperson: Rev. David Eardley
Worship Coordinator: Rev. Anna Moon
Vice Chairperson: _______________
Head Usher: Charles Woolley (2024)
The Conference Secretary, Rev. Joy Barrett, shall serve as the Secretary of the Commission.
Conference Events Planner/Annual Conference Coordinator: Nancy Arnold
2024
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Class
2025
2026
Lay People
2027
2028
Lisa Poy (2020)
Elizabeth Carr (2020)
Linda Hall (2024)
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Clergy
Anna Moon (2018)
David Eardley (2018)
Albert Rush (2022)
Beth Titus (2024)
Kenny Walkup (2024)
Executive Committee: Bishop (Bishop David A. Bard), Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional
Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne), Chairperson (Rev. David Eardley), Worship Coordinator (Rev. Anna Moon),
Director of Communications (Mark Doyal), Conference Secretary (Rev. Joy Barrett), Annual Conference Coordinator/Conference Events Planner (Nancy Arnold).
Ex Officio with vote: Resident Bishop (Bishop David A. Bard) or representative, Conference Co-Lay Leaders
(Taylorie Bailey and Dennis Wissinger) or representative, Conference Secretary (Rev. Joy Barrett), Chair of the
Committee on Rules (TBD) or representative, District Superintendent designated by the Cabinet (Rev. Jodie
Flessner), Legislative Coordinator (Andrew Wayne), Conference Facilitator (Jennifer Peters), a representative of
the Board of Ordained Ministry (Rev. Chad Parmalee), Head Usher (Charles Woolley).
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr.
Jennifer Browne), Director of Communications (Mark Doyal).
Given voice: Annual Conference Registrar (Sarah Vollmer).
Archives and History, Commission on (2.6.3)
Four Clergy Members of the Annual Conference.
Four Lay Persons who shall be Professing Members of a church within the Annual Conference.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Commission will elect from its members the following:
Chairperson: Rev. Melanie Young
Secretary: _______________
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
William McNitt (2018)
Margaret Goodrich (2022)
Scott Peters (2023)
_______________
Vice Chairperson: ____________________
Treasurer: ____________________
Clergy
Melanie Young (2018)
John Ross Thompson (2018)
Cori Clevenger (2022)
_______________
Ex Officio with voice and vote: The Archivists of the Conference Archives: Adrian College (Rebecca McNitt),
Albion College (Elizabeth Palmer), President of the Michigan Area UMC Historical Society (Diana Spitnale Miller),
Members of the General Commission on Archives and History (Diana Spitnale Miller, Linda Schramm).
Asian American Ministry, Committee on (4.7.3)
The committee shall define its membership and organize in any way it sees fit,
subject to the approval of the Conference Leadership Council.
Chairperson: Rev. Anna Moon
Secretary: Rev. Dr. Jennifer Jue
Vice Chairperson: Rev. YooJin Kim
Treasurer: Rev. Sunhwa Hopgood
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Members:
Laity
Clergy
Sun Hwa Hopgood
Jennifer Jue
YooJin Kim
Andrew Lee
2024
Clergy
Anna Moon
Nathan Nguyen
Jung Eun Yum
Korean Caucus Chairperson: Rev. Jung Eun Yum
Korean Caucus Vice Chairperson: Rev. Jung Du Paik
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: District Superintendent designated by Cabinet (Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty), Clergy
Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne).
Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships, Division on (4.5.3.3)
Relates to Board of Congregational Life
See Annual Conference Officers: Ecumenical Officer
Church and Society, Division of (2.4.3.1)
Relates to Board of Justice
Four people who shall be members of the Annual Conference (if clergy) or
Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference (if laity).
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Convener shall be elected among the members: _______________
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
Clarice McKenzie (2018)
Denny Stoneman (2023)
Dale Milford (2024)
Clergy
Corey Simon (2018)
Ex Officio with vote: Mission Coordinator for Social Action of the Conference United Methodist Women/Women
of Faith (Jocelyn Davis), any Member of the General Board of Church and Society residing in the bounds of the
Annual Conference (Rev. Paul Perez), the Conference Peace with Justice Coordinator, who shall be named by
the Division of Church and Society and shall serve at the division’s pleasure for up to eight years.
Communications, Commission on (2.2.3)
Four persons who shall be Clergy Members or Local Pastors of the Annual Conference (if clergy) or
Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference (if laity).
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations, in consultation with
the Director of Communications.
The Conference Director of Communications (Mark Doyal) shall chair the commission.
2024
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
NOMINATIONS REPORT
Laity
Alexandria Belsky (2021)
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Clergy
Victoria Prewitt (2018)
Oneika Mobley (2018)
Dillon Burns (2018)
Ex Officio with vote: Bishop (Bishop David A. Bard), or Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional
Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne), at the Bishop’s discretion, Conference Co-Lay Leaders (Taylorie Bailey
and Dennis Wissinger), Board Members of UM Communications residing within the bounds of the Annual Conference.
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Content Editor (James Deaton), IT Specialist (Rev. Michael Mayo-Moyle) or
representative, Conference Director of Communications (Mark Doyal), Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of
Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne).
Congregational Life, Board of (4.5)
Chairperson: Rev. Dr. Anthony Hood
(Chairperson of the Board is an additional member, chosen by Committee on Nominations.)
Vice Chairperson: ____________________
(Convener shall serve as Vice Chairperson of the Board, chosen by the conveners.)
Please see separate Divisions: Christian Unity & Interreligious Relationships,
Congregational Vibrancy, Small Membership Church
Each Division shall elect a Convener.
Congregational Vibrancy, Division of (4.5.3.1)
Relates to Board of Congregational Life
Four people who shall be members of the Annual Conference (if clergy) or
Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference (if laity).
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Convener shall be elected among the members: ____________________
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
Clergy
Ray Francis (2023)
____________________
Deborah Sturm (2024)
James Noggle (2024)
Michelle Forsyth (2024)
Ex Officio with vote: Any Member of Discipleship Ministries residing within the bounds of the Annual Conference, District Superintendent (Rev. LuAnn Rourke).
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Disability Concerns, Division on (2.4.3.4)
Relates to Board of Justice
Four people who shall be members of the Annual Conference (if clergy) or
Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference (if laity).
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
At least one member of the division shall have a physical disability.
At least one member of the division shall have a mental disability.
Convener shall be elected among the members: Sarah Powless
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
Clergy
Amee Paparella (2018)
Michelle King (2021)
Greg Hicok (2020)
Sarah Powless (2024)
Episcopacy, Committee on the (3.4.3)
Six Clergy Members of the Conference.
Six Lay Persons who shall be Professing Members of a local church within the conference,
one of whom shall be the Conference Lay Leader.
Three members appointed by the Resident Bishop who, if laity, shall be Professing Members of a local church
within the Conference and, if clergy, shall be members of the Annual Conference.
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
The Committee shall elect from among its members the following:
Chairperson: Nichea VerVeer Guy
Vice Chairperson: Rev. Elbert Dulworth
Secretary: Rev. Jessica Davenport
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
Clergy
Wynne Hurlbut (2022)
Jennifer Jue (2022)
Jessica Davenport (2022)
Megan Walther (2019)
Linda Darrow (2019)
Marchelle “Micki” Phelps (2019)
Annette Erbes (2024)
____________________
____________________
Selected by the Bishop:
Bruce Smolenski (2018)
____________________
____________________
____________________
Rev. Elbert Dulworth (2018)
Pastor Gregory Timmons (2018)
Conference Co-Lay Leaders (Taylorie Bailey and Dennis Wissinger)
Ex Officio with vote: Members of the Jurisdictional Committee on the Episcopacy who reside within the bounds
of the Annual Conference: Currently, Rev. Paul Perez and Nichea VerVeer Guy.
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Episcopal Residence Committee (5.7.3)
Chairperson of the Committee on Episcopacy (or representative): Nichea VerVeer Guy
President of Council on Finance and Administration (or representative): Rev. Leslee Fritz
Chairperson of Board of Trustees (or representative): Matt DeLong
Others may be co-opted, with voice, but without vote, as needed.
Equitable Compensation, Commission on (5.8.3)
Four Clergy Members of the Annual Conference, at least one of whom shall be
appointed to a church with fewer than 200 members.
Four Lay Persons who shall be Professing Members of a church within the Annual Conference,
at least one of whom shall be a member of a church with fewer than 200 members.
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
The Commission shall elect from among its members the following:
Chairperson: Rev. Dr. Mona Joslyn
Vice Chairperson: Rev. Michael Conklin
Secretary: Richard Gorham
The Chief Financial Officer (Angela Anger) shall serve as the Treasurer of the Commission.
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
2028
Laity
Clergy
Michael Conklin (2021)
Richard Gorham (2022)
Patricia Nelson
Joyce Vanderlip
Darrell Kenyon
Mona Joslyn (2021)
Beatrice Alghali (2023)
____________________
Ex Officio with vote: A District Superintendent Jodie Flessner designated by the Cabinet, a Member of the
Council on Finance and Administration _______________.
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Chief Financial Officer (Angela Anger).
Finance and Administration, Council on (5.1.3)
Six Clergy Members of the Annual Conference.
Seven Lay People who are Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference.
At least one of the thirteen members shall be appointed to (in the case of a Clergy Person) or
a member of (in the case of a Lay Person) a church with fewer than two hundred members.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Members shall serve four-year terms (starting at the close of the Annual Conference Session following General
Conference), renewable once, with quadrennially staggered classes.
The Council shall elect from among its members the following:
President: Rev. Leslee Fritz
Vice President: __________________
Secretary: Susan MacGregor
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2024-2028 Laity
Michelle Hartmann (2023)
Clayton Osburn (2018)
___________________
2024
Clergy
Kristen Coristine (2020)
Donald Gotham (2019)
Leslee Fritz (2021)
____________________
Louis Grettenberger (2020)
Geraldine Hamlen (2018)
Anthony Ballah (2023)
____________________
Ex Officio with voice and vote: Any Member of the General Council on Finance and Administration who resides
within the bounds of the Annual Conference.
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Chief Financial Officer (Angela Anger), Resident Bishop (Bishop David A.
Bard), or Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne), District Superintendent (Rev. Dean Prentiss), Director of Benefits and Coordinator Human Resources (Rev. Joel Walther
08/01/23), any other Conference Directors as the Conference Leadership Council shall designate, any Director
level benefits officer as determined by the Board of Pension and Health Benefits, Executive Director of the United
Methodist Foundation of Michigan (Rev. Dr. David Bell), Chair of the Board of Trustees or their designee (Matt
DeLong).
Global Ministries, Board of (2.5.3)
Twelve people who shall be members of the Annual Conference (if clergy) or
Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference (if laity).
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Board will elect from its members the following:
Chairperson: Rev. Dillon Burns
Secretary: Kay DeMoss
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
____________________
____________________
Charles Woolley (2018)
Laurie Kaufman delaGarza (2019)
Barbara Harlow (2024)
Connie Mitchell (2024)
Vice Chairperson: George Marck
Financial Secretary: Charles Woolley
Clergy
George Marck (2023)
Mariel “Kay” DeMoss (2023)
Alexander Plum (2022)
Ava Williams Euper (2019)
LuAnne Stanley Hook (2023)
Dillon Burns (2020)
Ex Officio with vote: Mission Coordinator for Education and Interpretation of the Conference United Methodist
Women/Women of Faith (Judy Huynh), the Conference Secretary of Global Ministries, who shall be appointed by
the Board and shall serve at its pleasure for up to eight years (Audra Hudson-Stone), Conference Disaster Response and Recovery Coordinator selected by the Board of Global Ministries (TBD), any Member of the General
Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) residing within the bounds of the Annual Conference, Conference VIM Coordinator (Jody Pratt), Chair of Town and Country Group, or their designee (Pastor Carol Freeland).
Voice Only: Liberia Ministry Partnership (Rev. Jonathan Reynolds), Haiti Ministry Partnership (Valerie Mossman-Celestin and Tiffany Newsom). GBGM Mission Personnel: Church and Community Worker (Randy Hildebrant), Global Mission Fellows/US-2 (Shanquel Askew [UM Community House]).
District Superintendent Rep: Rev. John Kasper.
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Higher Education and Campus Ministry, Division of (4.4.3.2)
Relates to Board of Young People’s Ministries
Six people who shall be members of the Annual Conference (if clergy) or
Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference (if laity).
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Convener shall be elected among the members: Rev. Jeffrey Williams
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
Gordon Grigg, III (2023)
Rick Miller (2019)
Clergy
Jeffrey Williams (2018)
Mary Ivanov (2021)
Brian Steele (2023)
Lauren Canary (2023)
Ex Officio with vote: Any Member of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry residing within the
bounds of the Annual Conference.
Hispanic Latino Ministry, Committee on (4.6.3)
The committee shall define its membership and organize in any way it sees fit,
subject to the approval of the Conference Leadership Council.
The committee shall be amenable to the Conference Leadership Council.
Chairperson: Rev. Rey Mondragon
Members:
Laity
Victoria Booker
Jorge Costales
Lea Tobar
Secretary: Rev. Ellen Zienert
Clergy
Ricardo Angarita-Oviedo
Laura Feliciano-Esperanza
Patricia Gandarilla-Becerra
César E García Rodríguez
Clergy
Rey Mondragon
Miriam Peralta de Garcia
Ellen Zienert
Luis Collazo
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: District Superintendent (Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford), Chief Financial Officer
(Angela Anger), Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne).
Co-Opted Members (maximum of four; may be asked to fill the following positions such as but not limited to):
Training Coordinator, Grant Application Coordinator, Immigration Advisor.
Human Resources, Committee on (5.9.3)
Eight people who shall be members of the Annual Conference (if Clergy) or
Professing Members of a local Church within the Annual Conference (if Laity).
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Chairperson chosen by the Committee on Nominations from among the Members: Rev. Ellen Zienert
Vice-Chairperson chosen by the Committee on Human Resources from among its members: Deborah Fennell
Secretary chosen by the Committee on Human Resources from among its membership: _______________
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Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
Anne Soles (2020)
Deborah Fennell (2018)
Evelyn Summerville (2023)
Lisa Martin (2023)
Kaitlyn Szczypka (2024)
Alice Tucker (2018)
2024
Clergy
Ellen Zienert (2018)
John Boley (2023)
_______________
Ex Officio with vote: Bishop (Bishop David A. Bard), or Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Clergy Services (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne), a District Superintendent (Rev. Jodie Flessner) designated by the Cabinet.
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr.
Jennifer Browne), Chief Financial Officer (Angela Anger), Director of Benefits and Coordinator Human Resources
(Rev. Joel Walther 08/01/23), Chair of the Personnel Committee of the Council on Finance and Administration
(TBD).
Investigation, Committee on (5.5.3)
Four Ordained Clergy Members of the Annual Conference.
Three Lay People who are Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference.
Three Ordained Clergy Members of the Annual Conference shall serve as alternate members.
Six Lay People – three of whom, if possible, shall be Diaconal Ministers – who are Professing Members
of a local church within the Annual Conference shall serve as alternate members.
Members shall be nominated by the Resident Bishop.
Members shall serve a one-quadrennium term.
Members of the following entities and their immediate family members shall be ineligible
for members of the committee: Cabinet and Board of Ordained Ministry.
The Committee shall elect from among its members the following:
Chairperson: Rev. Richard Blunt
Laity
Class
2024-2028 Minnie Armstrong (2019)
Wynne Hurlbut (2018)
Craig Schroeder (2018)
Alternate Members:
Laity
Class
2024-2028
Laurie Kaufman delaGarza (2019)
Timothy Locker (2024)
Janice Huffman (2024)
John Seppanen (2024)
Maynard Hamilton (2024)
Marchelle Phelps (2024)
Clergy
Richard Blunt (2018), Chair
G. Patrick England (2019)
Brian West (2019)
Julie Liske (2018)
Clergy
Taek Kim (2024)
Eric Falker (2024)
Janet Brown (2024)
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Journal, Committee on the (2.3.3)
Four people who shall be members of the Annual Conference (if clergy) or
Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference (if laity).
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
The Conference Secretary shall serve as Chairperson and Secretary: Joy Barrett
The committee shall elect from among its members a Vice Chairperson: ____________________
Class
2025
2026
Laity
2027
2028
Mandana Nordbrock (2018)
Steven Snyder (2024)
Clergy
Carol Freeland (2018)
Kathryn Cadarette (2018)
Ex Officio with vote: Conference Secretary ( Joy Barrett).
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Conference Director of Communications (Mark Doyal), Database Manager
and Statistician (Pamela Stewart).
Annual Conference Session Secretarial Servant Leaders: Drew Hart, Blair Hunt, Ron Iris.
Justice, Board of (2.4)
Co-Chairpersons: Rev. Haley Hansen and Rev. Kristi Hintz
(Chairperson of the Board is an additional member, chosen by Committee on Nominations)
Vice Chairperson(s): Patricia Bostic and Dale Milford
(Convener(s) shall serve as Vice Chairperson(s) of the Board, chosen by the conveners)
Please see separate Divisions: Church & Society, Disability Concerns, Religion & Race, Status & Role of Women
Each Division shall elect a Convener.
Laity, Board of (4.3.3)
The Conference Lay Leader shall be the chairperson of the board. The Conference Associate Lay Leader shall be
the Vice-Chairperson of the Board. The Board shall be amenable to the Conference Leadership Council.
Conference Co-Lay Leaders (Taylorie Bailey and Dennis Wissinger)
Co-Chairpersons: Taylorie Bailey and Dennis Wissinger
Secretary: _________________
District Lay Leaders:
Central Bay: Dawn Levey (2023)
East Winds: Cynthia Rossman (2020)
Greater Detroit: Ruby Anderson (2018) and Kenneth Dowell (2018), Associate District Lay Leader
Greater Southwest: Lori Roof (2023)
Heritage: Rick Gorham (2023)
Northern Skies: Rick Gregg (2022) and Beth Pelkey (2022)
Western Waters: Wendy Clark (2023)
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Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries: Colleen Croxall (01/01/2024)
Conference Scouting Coordinator: _________________________
Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne
District Superintendent designated by the Cabinet: Rev. John Kasper
President of the United Methodist Men/United Men’s Ministry (or representative): Don Archambeau (2020)
President of the United Women in Faith (or representative): Julia Paradine-Rice (2021)
Young Adult Ministry Rep: Gordon Grigg (2020)
Youth Ministry Rep: __________________
Leadership Council, Conference (3.1.3)
Four Clergy Members of the Annual Conference, at least one of whom shall be
a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry.
Five Lay People who are Professing Members of a congregation within the Annual Conference.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Members shall serve three-year terms, renewable thrice, in annually staggered classes.
In consultation with the Bishop, the Council shall elect from its voting members:
President: Rev. Dr. Devon Herrell
Vice President: Katja Falker
Secretary: Carmen Zeigler
Class
2025
2026
Laity
Carmen Zeigler (2018)
Mary Gladstone-Highland (2022)
2027
Katja Falker (2020)
Sherman Louis (2023)
Nichea VerVeer Guy (2021)
2028
Clergy
Cora Glass (2022)
Devon Herrell (2022)
Nadine Johnson (2022)
Andrew Lee (2024)
Ex Officio with voice and vote: Conference Co-Lay Leaders (Taylorie Bailey and Dennis Wissinger), President of the Council on Finance and Administration (Leslee Fritz), a representative of the Division on Religion and
Race of the Board of Justice (Ernestine “Tina” Campbell), any member of the Connectional Table residing within
the bounds of the Annual Conference (Rev. Dr. Jerome DeVine), Chair of the Conference Board of Trustees or
their designee Matt DeLong, Chair of the Conference Human Resources Committee or their designee (Rev. Ellen
Zienert), Chair of the Conference Board of Pension and Benefits or their designee (Deborah Thomas).
Ex Officio with voice only: Bishop (Bishop David A. Bard), or Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne), Dean of the Appointive Cabinet (Rev. Scott Harmon), Chief Financial
Officer (Angela Anger), Director of Benefits and Coordinator Human Resources (Rev. Joel Walther 08/01/23), Director of Communications (Mark Doyal), any other Directors whose position may be created by the Conference
Leadership Council.
Other Elections (Elected by AC as Conference Rep): North Central Jurisdictional Mission Council Member (Laura
Witkowski).
Except for ex officio members listed hereinabove, the Chairperson of Conference Agencies and employees of
Conference Agencies shall be ineligible for membership on the Council.
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Native American Ministry, Committee on (4.8.3)
“Insofar as possible, the majority of the committee’s members should be Native Americans.
Taking into account the mandate of the purpose of this committee, the committee shall define its membership and
organize in any way it sees fit, subject to the approval of the Conference Leadership Council.”
The committee shall be amenable to the Conference Leadership Council.
The preliminary proposal that follows will need to be confirmed/revised by the Conference Leadership Council and
the Committee on Native American Ministries/Indian Workers Conference.
The membership of the Committee on Native American Ministry (CONAM) shall include two persons elected by
each Native American United Methodist congregation or ministry; the pastor may be a delegate or alternate, as
determined by the church and at least four members at large selected by CONAM.
Bradley Indian Mission UMC Marian Jarman
Oscoda UMC Pamela Harkema
Chippewa Indian UMC Carla Sineway
PaWaTing MaGedwin Kikaajik (Native American Elders Program)
Greensky Hill Indian Mission UMC Robin Lees
Rhonda Loonsfoot
Northport Indian Mission UMC Valerie Maidens Kewadin Indian Mission UMC Delbert Schneider
Zeba Indian Mission UMC Susan LaFernier
Executive Committee: Chairperson (Tamela Okuly-Shananaquet), Vice-Chairperson (Wava Hofmann), Secretary (Valerie Maidens), Treasurer (Valerie Maidens), Cabinet Member Representative (Rev. Jodie Flessner, District Superintendent).
Members-At-Large – Laity: Amy Alberts, Rose Bledsoe, Micki Phelps, Rich Guyon, Clara Lawrence
Ex Officio Voice, but no vote: Bishop (Bishop David A. Bard), Cabinet Member Representative (Rev. Jodie
Flessner), Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne).
Nominations, Committee on (3.3.3)
Two persons nominated by the Annual Conference Session.
Ten persons nominated by the Conference Leadership Council.
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, staggered annually.
The Committee shall elect the following from among its members:
Chairperson: Rev. Dr. Tara Gay
Vice Chairperson: Rev. Timothy Kobler
Secretary: Rev. Nick Bonsky
Class
2025
2026
Laity
2027
Kathryn Bough (2023)
Audrey Kawel (2023)
2028
Emmanuel Jadhav (2024)
Celia Peters (2024)
Clergy
Tara Gay (2021)
Anthony Ballah (2022)
Timothy Kobler (2022)
Nick Bonsky (2023)
Kelsey French (2023)
Rosaline Green (2023)
YooJin Kim (2024)
Paula Vergowven (2024)
Nominated by Annual Conference Session for Class of 2027: Nicholas Bonsky, Kelsey French, Rosaline Green
Ex Officio with vote: District Superintendent Dean Prentiss, Conference Co-Lay Leaders (Taylorie Bailey and
Dennis Wissinger), Chairperson or representative of Rules (James Searls), Secretary of the Annual Conference
(Rev. Joy Barrett).
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr.
Jennifer Browne)
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Ordained Ministry, Board of (3.2.3)
At least twenty-five Full Clergy Members of the Annual Conference. At least one of whom shall be engaged in Extension Ministry. At least one of whom shall be age thirty-five or younger. At least two-thirds of whom shall be
graduates of theological schools listed by the University Senate. At least one of whom shall be retired. At least
three Clergy Persons who are either Associate Members or Local Pastors who have completed Course of Study.
At least twelve Lay People who are Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference.
Members shall be nominated by the Bishop.
Members shall serve four-years terms (starting at the close of the Annual Conference Session following
General Conference), renewable twice, with quadrennially staggered classes.
The Board shall elect from among its members:
Chairperson: Rev. Barry Petrucci
Vice Chairperson: Rev. Deborah Johnson
Secretary: Rev. Cora Glass
Treasurer: Rev. Susan Hitts
Registrar for Full and Associate Members: Rev. Kathy Brown
Registrar for Provisional Members: Rev. Sarah Alexander
Registrar for Local Pastors: Pastor Melody Olin
Registrar for Specialized Ministry Certification: Edith Wiarda
2018-2024
Laity (Extended Term)
Sharon Appling (2018)
Kelly Ross (2018)
Sue Pung (2019)
Ted Brainard (2019)
Laure Mieskowski (2019)
Clergy (Extended Term)
Terri Bentley, RL (2018)
Paul Hahm, FE (2018)
Briony Desotell, FE (2018)
Mark Thompson, RE (2018)
Lindsey Hall, FE (2018)
Susan Platt, RA (2019)
Rob McPherson, FE (2018)
Christina Wright, FD (2018)
Cora Glass, FD (2019)
Megan Walther, FE (2019)
Melody Olin, FL (2019)
Sue Pethoud, FD (2019)
Barry Petrucci, FE (2019)
2020-2024
Laity
Edith Wiarda (2023)
Clergy
Kathy Brown, RE (2020)
Chad Parmalee, FE (2020)
Jeremy Peters, FE (2020)
Euk Sik “Cloud” Poy, FE (2020)
Deborah Johnson, RE (2020)
Marvin Herman, FL (2020)
Susanne Hierholzer, FE (2020)
Tania Dozeman, FE (2021)
Cathi Huvaere, RE (2021)
Jeremy Wicks, FL (2022)
Joan VanDessel, FE (2023)
Susan Hitts, FE (2023)
Weatherly Verhelst, FE (2023)
2024-2028
Laity
Clergy
Sarah Alexander, FD (2024)
Gregory Lawton, FD (2024)
Albert Rush, FL (2024)
Ted Whitely, RE (2024)
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Kathryn Pittenger FD (2024)
Sean Kidd FE (2024)
Judith Entemann (2024)
Executive Committee: Chairpersons of the Order of Elders (Rev. Cathi Huvaere), Order of Deacons (Rev. Sue
Pethoud), Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members (Pastor Jeremy Wicks).
Conference Relations shall be chaired by the Vice Chairperson, Rev. Deborah Johnson. The Board shall determine membership. A District Superintendent shall not be a member.
Ex Officio with voice and vote: Chairpersons of the Order of Elders (Rev. Cathi Huvaere), the Order of Deacons (Rev. Sue Pethoud), the Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members (Pastor Jeremy Wicks), a District Superintendent named by the Bishop Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford.
Pension and Health Benefits, Board of (5.2.3)
Six Clergy Members of the Annual Conference.
Six Lay Persons who shall be Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Members shall serve one non-renewable eight-year term, in annually staggered classes.
The Board shall elect from among its members the following:
Chairperson: Rev. Amy Mayo-Moyle
Vice Chairperson: ____________________
Treasurer: Angela Anger, CFO
Secretary: ____________________
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
Laity
Al Minert (2018)
Clergy
Carol Johns (2018)
Deborah Thomas (2020)
Amy Mayo-Moyle (2021)
James LeBaron (2023)
Dennis Leyder (2024)
Steven McCoy (2024)
Mary McInnes (2024)
Ex Officio with vote: Any Board Member of Wespath Benefits and Investments residing within the bounds of the
Annual Conference (Rev. Joel Fitzgerald), a District Superintendent (Rev. John Kasper) designated by the Cabinet.
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Chief Financial Officer (Angela Anger), Director of Benefits and Coordinator
Human Resources (Rev. Joel Walther 08/01/2023), any other Conference Directors as the Conference Leadership Council shall designate, any Director level benefits officer as determined by the Board.
Religion and Race, Division on (2.4.3.2)
Relates to Board of Justice
Two Clergy Members of the Annual Conference. Four Lay People who shall be professing Members of a local
church within the Annual Conference.
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Convener shall be elected among the members: Ernestine “Tina” Campbell
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Class
2025
Laity
Ernestine “Tina” Campbell (2018)
2026
2027
2028
Hoon-Yung Hopgood (2018)
2024
Clergy
Robert Cook (2022)
Beatrice Alghali (2024)
Ex Officio with vote: Any member of the General Commission on Religion and Race residing within the bounds
of the Annual Conference.
Rules, Committee on (5.6.3)
Eight Voting Members who shall be either Clergy Members of the Annual Conference or
Lay People who are Members of a local church within the Annual Conference.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable twice, in annual staggered classes.
The Committee shall elect from among its members the following:
Chairperson: _______________
Vice Chairperson: _____________
Secretary: James Searls
Class
2025
Laity
Sue Buxton (2021)
2026
2027
Herbert Vanderbilt (2018)
James Searls (2018)
Tonya Murphy (2019)
Keith Radek (2019)
2028
Clergy
Joel Fitzgerald (2024)
Jenaba Waggy (2023)
Cori Clevenger (2024)
Ex Officio with vote: Legislative Coordinator selected by the Commission on the Annual Conference (Andrew
Wayne), Annual Conference Facilitator (Jennifer Peters) a District Superintendent (Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty) designated by the Cabinet, Annual Conference Secretary (Rev. Joy Barrett), Conference Parliamentarian (Todd
Price).
Ex Officio, but no vote: Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer
Browne).
Small Membership Church, Division on the (4.5.3.2)
Relates to Board of Congregational Life
Four people who shall be members of the Annual Conference (if clergy) or
Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference (if laity).
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Convener shall be elected among the members: Glenn Litchfield
2024
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
NOMINATIONS REPORT
Laity
Dorie Litchfield (2021)
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Clergy
__________________
Laurie Koivula (2022)
Melissa Noll (2023)
Laura Feliciano-Esperanza (2024)
____________________
Status and Role of Women, Division on the (2.4.3.3)
Relates to Board of Justice
Three Clergy who shall be members of the Annual Conference. Six Lay People who shall be professing members of a local church within the Annual Conference.
Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once, in annually staggered classes.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Convener shall be elected among the members and shall be a woman: Patricia Bostic
Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
Patricia Bostic (2018)
____________________
Sarah Hercula (2021)
Clergy
Monica William (2022)
Nicholas Bonsky (2023)
Jenaba Waggy (2021)
Ex Officio with vote: Any member of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women residing within
the bounds of the Annual Conference.
District Superintendent Rep: ____________________.
Trustees, Board of (5.4.3)
Six Clergy Members of the Annual Conference.
Six Lay Persons who are Professing Members of a local church within the Annual Conference.
All Board Members must be at least eighteen years of age.
All Board Members must fulfill any other criteria for serving on the Board of Directors of a corporation that the
laws of the State of Michigan may require.
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Except as otherwise required by law, members shall be elected to four-year terms,
renewable once, with annually staggered classes.
The Board shall elect from among its members the following:
Chairperson: Matt DeLong
Vice Chairperson: Robert Long
Secretary: Susan Morgan
Except as otherwise required by law, the Chief Financial Officer (Angela Anger) shall serve as the Board Treasurer.
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Class
2025
2026
2027
2028
Laity
Susan Morgan (2021)
Robert Long (2018)
Matt DeLong (2022)
David Walker (2024)
2024
Clergy
Carolin Spragg (2018)
Penny Parkin (2022)
David Apol (2018)
Deborah Federau (2020)
Scott Manning (2023)
John Hice (2023)
____________________
____________________
Ex Officio with vote: District Superintendent (Rev. LuAnne Rourke).
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Chief Financial Officer (Angela Anger), Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries (Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne), President of the Council on Finance and Administration
(Rev. Leslee Fritz) or their designee.
United Methodist Men (4.2.3)
Membership of the United Methodist Men shall be made up of all men who are Professing Members of
local churches within the bounds of the Annual Conference.
The United Methodist Men shall elect the following officers from among its members:
President: Donald Archambeau
Vice President: John Huizing
Secretary: Peter Thoms
Treasurer: Raymond McClintic
Ex Officio Members: Any Members of the North Central Jurisdiction United Methodist Men residing within the
bounds of the Conference, any Members of the General Commission on United Methodist Men residing within the
bounds of the Conference, Conference Co-Lay Leaders (Taylorie Bailey and Dennis Wissinger), Resident
Bishop (Bishop David A. Bard), District Superintendent (Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty).
United Methodist Women/United Women in Faith (4.1.3)
Membership shall be composed of all members of the local United Methodist Women /
United Women of Faith units existing within the bounds of the Conference.
The United Methodist Women/United Women of Faith shall elect from among its members:
President: Julia Paradine-Rice
Vice President: Sharon Smith (01/01/2024)
Secretary: Ethel Gill
Treasurer: Cheryl Rumery
Ex Officio with vote: Resident Bishop (Bishop David A. Bard), Members of the Board of Directors of the national
office of the United Methodist Women/Women of Faith residing within the bounds of the Annual Conference.
Members of the United Methodist Women/Women of Faith Program Advisory Group residing within the bounds of
the Conference; Members of the North Central Jurisdiction United Methodist Women/Women of Faith Leadership
Team residing within the bounds of the Conference; District Superintendent (Rev. Scott Harmon).
Young People’s Ministries, Board of (4.4)
Chairperson: Rev. Elizabeth Hurd
(Chairperson of the Board is an additional member, chosen by Committee on Nominations.)
Vice Chairperson: ________________
(Convener shall serve as Vice Chairperson of the Board, chosen by the conveners.)
Please see separate Divisions: Higher Education & Campus Ministry
Each Team/Division shall elect a Convener.
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Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: A representative of the Michigan Area Board of Christian Camping (Rev.
David Berkey).
Administrative Team (4.4.3.1)
Two clergy persons, two laity, the two Associate Directors of Connectional Ministry, and a representative of the Division of Higher Education and Campus Ministries.
(It is preferable, but not mandated, that the clergy and laity are young adults, youth, or youth workers.)
Members shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations.
Convener shall be elected among the members: Rev. Elizabeth Hurd
Members:
Laity
Ethan Chu (2022)
Kaitlin Szcypka (2022)
Clergy
Tiffany Newsom (2024)
Paul Reissmann (2022)
GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCES DELEGATIONS
Please Note: The Annual Conference re-affirms the election of the General and Jurisdictional Delegation
and Alternates from the 2019 Annual Conference.
In Order of Election:
2020 Elected General Conference Delegation
Clergy: Paul Perez (Co-Chair), Joy Barrett, Megan Walther, Charles Boayue, Jr.
Laity: Laura Witkowski (Co-Chair), Diane Brown, Jennifer Peters, Nichea VerVeer Guy
2020 Elected North Central Jurisdictional Conference Delegation
Clergy: Joel Fitzgerald, Christina Wright, Bradley Bartelmay, Sherri Swanson
Laity: Ruby Anderson, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Ruth Sutton, Gordon Grigg III
2020 Elected NCJ Alternates
Clergy: _______________, _______________
Laity: _______________, _______________
2016 General Church Boards and Agencies:
The Connectional Table: Clergy-Jerome DeVine
General Board of Church and Society: Clergy-Paul Perez
General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits: Clergy-Donald Emmert
2022 North Central Jurisdictional Committees:
Committee on Appeals: Clergy Alternate: Joy Barrett, Laity Alternate: Lisa Batten
Committee on Investigation: Clergy-Melanie Carey, Alternate Clergy-Bill Dobbs
Committee on Episcopacy: Clergy-Paul Perez, Laity-Nichea VerVeer Guy.
NCJ Mission Council: Laity-Laura Witkowski, At-Large: Laity-Gordon Grigg
NCJ Secretary: Laity-Diane Brown
NCJ Coordinator of Communications: Laity-Jim Searls
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Please e-mail any corrections/updates by July 15, 2024, to: nominations@michiganumc.org
If there is a correction, please include page number, agency, person’s name, and explanation of the correction or change – i.e., “delete” or “add.” If a person is to be added, please specify whether they are
clergy/laity, and the beginning year of service.
If you are interested in serving where vacancies exist, please go to the Michigan Conference Website at:
https://michiganumc.org/resources/conference-administration/nominations/
Thank you!
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE AFFILIATE ENTITIES
UMC Board Members as Reported by Agencies
Affiliated via the Board of Global Ministries (11.1)
Brio Living Services – Board of Trustees (11.1.5) [Formerly UM Retirement Communities, Inc.]
Only UMC Members Are Listed.
Laity
Clergy
Steve Fetyko (2019)
Mike Fritz (2019)
Russ Ives (2009)
Dick Lundy (1983)
Cabinet Assignment: Heritage District Superintendent.
MCHS Family Services – Directors (11.1.3) [Formerly Methodist Children’s Home Society]
Only UMC Members Are Listed.
Laity
Clergy
Eric Pelton (2017)
William Amundsen (2008)
Doug Ross (2007)
Carrie Russell (2014)
Juli Stephens (2018)
Christine Weemhoff (2000)
Cabinet Assignment: Greater Detroit District Superintendent.
United Methodist Community House (11.1.4)
Only UMC Members Are Listed.
Amy Thole (2024)
Ex Officio: Julia Paradine-Rice (UWF)
Affiliated Via the Board of Young People’s Ministries (11.2)
Adrian College – Trustees of (11.2.1)
Only UMC Members Are Listed.
Laity
Clergy
Elbert P. Dulworth (2019)
Janet Gaston Petty (2019)
Russell McReynolds (2006)
Area Bishop: Bishop David A. Bard
[ ] Indicate names submitted for election of two by College in coordination with Board of Higher Education and
Campus Ministry
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Albion College – Trustees of (11.2.2)
Only UMC Members Are Listed.
Laity
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Clergy
Faith Fowler (2013)
Area Bishop: Bishop David A. Bard
[ ] Indicate names submitted for election of two by College in coordination with Board of Higher Education and
Campus Ministry.
Lake Louise Christian Community – Board of Trustees (11.2.5)
Only UMC Members Are Listed.
Chairperson: Chad Simons
Laity
Christy Brewster (2019)
Kaitlyn Szczypka (2023)
Clergy
Erin Fitzgerald (2021)
Alicea Williams (2020)
Michigan Area United Methodist Camping (Grace Outside) (11.2.4)
Only UMC Members Are Listed. Elected by the Annual Conference, per Board By-Laws (no less than 60%).
Chairperson: Stuart Smith
Vice Chairperson: ___________
Treasurer: Bob Wyatt
Executive Director: Rev. David Berkey
Secretary: Michele Hills
Elected by the Board, per Board By-Laws:
Laity
2025
2026
Stuart Smith (2018)
Bob Wyatt (2018)
2027
Charles Boayue, III (2023)
Michele Hills (2018)
Clergy
Anita Hahn (2019)
Joel Walther (2019)
Designated by the Full Cabinet (voice, but no vote): District Superintendent (_________________).
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: Executive Director of Camping: Rev. David Berkey.
Affiliated via the Commission on Archives and History (11.3)
Michigan Area UMC Historical Society, Inc. (11.3)
Only UMC Members Are Listed. Elected by Commission on Archives and History
Chairperson: Diana Spitnale Miller
Laity
Ken Gackler (2008)
Sharon Scott (2007)
Dan Yakes (2008)
Clergy
Melanie Young (2012)
Members At-Large: William McNitt, Della Wilder
Ex Officio with voice and vote: The Chairperson of the Commission on Archives and History (Melanie Young),
The Archivists of the Conference Archives – Rebecca McNitt (Adrian) and Elizabeth Palmer (Albion), Members of
the General Commission on Archives and History residing in the Annual Conference: Diana Spitnale Miller, Linda
Schramm; Member of the Historical Society of the UMC Board: Linda Schramm.
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Affiliated via the Council on Finance and Administration (11.4)
Michigan Area Loan Funds (11.4.1)
Only UMC Members Are Listed.
Elected by the UM Foundation of Michigan
Chairperson: Mary McInnes
Clergy
Bradley Bartelmay (2019)
Joel Fitzgerald (2021)
Susan Hitts (2022)
Mary McInnes (2021)
Edward Ross (2019)
Laity
Ransom Leppink (2019)
Steve Peters (2021)
Ex Officio: Rev. Dr. David S. Bell, President & Resident Agent.
United Methodist Foundation of Michigan (11.4.2)
Only UMC Members Are Listed. 12 Directors elected by the UM Foundation of Michigan.
Class
2022
Laity
Ransom Leppink (2012)
2023
Steve Peters (2020)
2024
Pros Tumonong (2020)
TBD
Clergy
Bradley Bartelmay (2015)
Gary Glanville (2014)
Mary McInnes (2019)
Susan Hitts (2020)
Kayla Roosa (2021)
Edward Ross (2015)
Joel Fitzgerald (2018)
TBD
Ex Officio: Rev. Dr. David S. Bell, President and Executive Director; Bishop David A. Bard, Resident Bishop;
Angela Anger, Chief Financial Officer.
Disaster Response Team
Team Chairperson: Rev. Robert Miller
Disaster Response and Recovery Coordinator: Rev. Robert Miller and Rev. Kayla Roosa
Conference Emotional and Spiritual Care Coordinator: ____________________
Conference Communications Director: Mark Doyal
Conference Finance Officer: Angela Anger
Conference VIM Coordinator: Jody Pratt
District Disaster Response Coordinators
Central Bay: ____________________
East Winds: Rev. Eric Miller
Greater Detroit: Cheryl Tipton
Greater Southwest: Rev. David Morton
Heritage: Robert Ankrapp
Northern Skies – East: Randy Hildebrant
Northern Skies – West: __________________
Western Waters: _______________
Ex Officio with voice, but no vote: District Superintendent (Rev. John Kasper)
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NOMINATIONS REPORT
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After the Storm – Board of Directors
Affiliated non-profit. By-Laws require 60% of the Board be approved by the Michigan Conference.
Only UMC Members are Listed.
Rev. Paul Perez
Rev. Linda Stephan
Rev. Kayla Roosa
Raj Weiner
Eleanor Cantrell Smith
Please e-mail any corrections/updates by July 15, 2024, to: nominations@michiganumc.org
If there is a correction, please Include page number, agency, person’s name, and explanation of the correction or change – i.e., “delete” or “add.” If a person is to be added, please specify whether they are
clergy/laity, and the beginning year of service.
If you are interested in serving where vacancies exist, please go to the Michigan Conference Website at:
https://michiganumc.org/resources/conference-administration/nominations/
Thank you!
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MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2024
2024 LOCAL CHURCH LAY MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION
Abke, Kathleen
Adams, Susan
Addison, Lorna
BAD AXE: FIRST UMC
LIVONIA: NEWBURG UMC
MARQUETTE: HOPE UMC First Campus
Adsit, Susan
DELTA MILLS UMC
Albery Cathy
FARMINGTON: ORCHARD UMC
Albery David
FARMINGTON: ORCHARD UMC
Alford Andrea
CHELSEA: FIRST UMC
Allport Charles
FRANKENMUTH UMC
Allport, Jacqulyn
FRANKENMUTH UMC
Anderson, Richard
DEARBORN: FIRST UMC
Andrews, Shirley
EDWARDSBURG: HOPE UMC
Angove, Barb
PETOSKEY UMC
Ariss, Christopher ROCHESTER HLS: ST LUKE’S
UMC
Armstrong, Sally
GREENVILLE: FIRST UMC
Ascher, David
Ash, Gordon,
MARTIN UMC
Ash, Shelly
GIRARD UMC
Asher, Eric
IONIA: FIRST UMC
Bacelis, Marcos
ANN ARBOR: FIRST UMC
Bailey, Jennifer
HAZEL PARK: FIRST UMC
Bailey, Ruth
ROBBINS UMC
Bailey-Draper, Elsa DETROIT: TRINITY-FAITH UMC
Baker, Linda
FLUSHING UMC
Baker, Robert
FLUSHING UMC
Ball, Rachel
VICKSBURG UMC
Ballard, Joanna
EATON RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
Barcroft, Kay
LAKE ODESSA: CENTRAL UMC
Barnes, Sharon
JACKSON: CALVARY UMC
Barr, Jennifer
WEST BERLIN UMC
Barrett, David
PLYMOUTH: FIRST UMC
Bartelmay, Thomas
ROSEVILLE: TRINITY UMC
Beasley, Shirlee
REDFORD: ALDERSGATE UMC
Bell, Kathy
BIG RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
Bell, Raymond SAULT STE MARIE: CENTRAL UMC
Bennett, Leslie
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
Betthauser, Zachary DETROIT: CASS COMMUNITY
UMC
Biernat, Mollika
DETROIT: CENTRAL UMC
Bitterling, Curtis
PORT HOPE UMC
Blunden, Karen
PLYMOUTH: FIRST UMC
Boayue, Elizabeth
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Bolyen, Mark
ALLEGAN UMC
Border, Sara
ROMULUS: COMMUNITY UMC
Bowen, Marla
HILLSDALE: FIRST UMC
Boyd, Kathy
ROLLIN CENTER UMC
Brannon, Terry
FLINT: BETHEL UMC
Brock, Delores
GRAYLING: MICHELSON
MEMORIAL UMC
Brown, Ann
ROYAL OAK: FIRST UMC
Brown, Terri
MT CLEMENS: FIRST UMC
Brubaker, Daniel
GRAND RAPIDS: LA NUEVA
ESPERANZA UMC
Buckner, Bonnie
LAKEVIEW: NEW LIFE UMC
Buckner, Michael
MASON: FIRST UMC
Burch, Diann
ST CHARLES UMC
Burn, Linda
HOLLAND: FIRST UMC
Burn, Richard
HOLLAND: FIRST UMC
Burns, Brooke
DIXBORO UMC
Butson, Cathy
MONROE: ST PAUL’S UMC
Caldwell, Jeanine
FLINT: BETHEL UMC
Carvell, Douglas
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Carvell, Jane
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Cerny, Robert
GRAND BLANC UMC
Chant, Lisa
HENDERSON UMC
Chapin, Veneita
FOSTORIA UMC
Chase, Dan
DENTON: FAITH UMC
Chasney, Judith
HARBOR BEACH UMC
Clark, John
KALAMAZOO: FIRST UMC
Clawson, Randie
BRIGHTON: FIRST UMC
Clemens, Roger
MILFORD UMC
Cleveland, Roxanne ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
Cleveland, Sue
GRAND RAPIDS: NORTHLAWN
UMC
Cobb, Susan
TRAVERSE CITY: CENTRAL UMC
Cockerham, Timothy
SALINE: FIRST UMC
Coe, Lisa
KALAMAZOO: FIRST UMC
Cole, Richard GRAND HAVEN: CHURCH OF THE
DUNES
Colella, Jason MUSKEGON: LAKE HARBOR UMC
Collins, Amy
MILLINGTON UMC
Comiskey, Jonathon
HUDSON: FIRST UMC
Conti, Gerry
YPSILANTI: FIRST UMC
Cooley-Graham, Debra
NASHVILLE UMC
Coons, Jackie
ALMENA UMC
Cooper, Mark
FRANKLIN: COMMUNITY UMC
Cootware, Julie
QUINNESEC UMC
Cornell, Lucinda
BOWNE CENTER UMC
Cornell, Wayne CALHOUN COUNTY: HOMER UMC
Cowper, Debbie
OREGON UMC
Crandall, Gayle
LAWRENCE UMC
Creagh, Laska
WILLIAMSTON UMC
Cronkright, David
MIDLAND: HOMER UMC
Czuhajewski, Bonnie
GRAND RAPIDS: TRINITY
UMC
Dale, David
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Dale, Susan
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Dall, Virginia
HEMLOCK UMC
Danielson, Sue
PAW PAW UMC
Dean, Jeremy
CLARKSTON UMC
Deemer, Roger
LAKE ANN UMC
Deen, Delores
GRAND RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
Deevey, James
CLARKSTON UMC
Deevey, Suzette
CLARKSTON UMC
DeGroot, Tara
TRAVERSE CITY: CENTRAL UMC
DeGuire, Laura EAST LANSING: UNIVERSITY UMC
DeVries-Zimmerman, Suzanne ROCKFORD UMC
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LAY MEMBERS OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DeWaele, Sandra
AUBURN UMC
DeYoung, Zachariah
HOUGHTON: GRACE UMC
Dibble, Fiona
WHITE LAKE UMC
Dionne, Midge
Dobie, Kathy
LANSING: SYCAMORE CRK UMC
Donahue, Elizabeth
SEBEWAING: TRINITY UMC
DuBey, Cindee
LAKE CITY UMC
DuBose Hayes, Althea
NOVI UMC
Duiven, Nancy
CALEDONIA UMC
Dulworth, Dawn
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
DuPree, Brenda
CLARKSTON UMC
Eastman, Linda
ROMEO UMC
Eavey, Sherah
GRAND RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
Edinger, Lyle
HOLT UMC
Edvenson, Peg
GRAND RAPIDS: SAINT PAUL’S
UMC
Eisele, Sandra
NORTH LAKE UMC
Eldridge, Stanley
CENTREVILLE UMC
Elliott, Laura
COMMERCE UMC
Elmore, Nancy
KESWICK UMC
Elmore-Hajek, Melinda
GRAND BLANC UMC
Elzerman, Douglas
WEBBERVILLE UMC
Ernsberger, Barbara
LEXINGTON UMC
Ervin, Gabriel
Fahner, Holly
PIERSON: HERITAGE UMC
Fanning, Robin
SOUTH LYON: FIRST UMC
Farner, George
SANFORD UMC
Feldpausch, Elisabeth
PORTLAND UMC
Fiori, Jean
MIDLAND: FIRST UMC
Fiori, Joseph
MIDLAND: FIRST UMC
Fisch, Elizabeth
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
Fisch, Ronald
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
Fisher, Victoria
NOTTAWA UMC
Flores, Alexandria
FLINT: COURT STREET UMC
Freeland, Kathryn
MAYVILLE UMC
Freestone, Christine RIVERDALE: LINCOLN ROAD
UMC
Fuchs, Robert
BRIGHTON: FIRST UMC
Garfield, Diane
BATTLE CREEK: CHRIST UMC
Garn, Anthony
COLDWATER UMC
Gee, Nancy
BRECKENRIDGE UMC
Gehrls, Linda
BATH UMC
Gordon, Thomas
GRAND HAVEN: CHURCH OF
THE DUNES
Grant, Konda (Konnie)
CLAYBANKS UMC
Gregg, Lisa
HANCOCK: FIRST UMC
Grigg, Susan
ISHPEMING: WESLEY UMC
Grile, Mary
CONSTANTINE UMC
Guyon, Rich
PINCKNEY: ARISE UMC
Hahn, Renee
ALMA UMC
Hall, Austin
ALLEN UMC
Hall, Marge
HAYES UMC
Hall, Michael
DAVISON UMC
Halsey, Susan TRAVERSE CITY: CENTRAL UMC
Hamilton, Maynard
HOLT UMC
Hardy, Susanne
NEW HUDSON UMC
Harper, Jeffrey
FLINT: CALVARY UMC
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Harrington, Marcia
STURGIS: FIRST UMC
Harrison, Susan MUSKEGON HEIGHTS: TEMPLE
UMC
Hart, John
BEAVERTON UMC
Harwell, Gerald IRON MOUNTAIN: TRINITY UMC
Hassler, Amber TRAVERSE CITY: CENTRAL UMC
Hassler, Lillian TRAVERSE CITY: CENTRAL UMC
Hatch, Tracey
KALAMAZOO: MILWOOD UMC
Hawkins, Dorthy
MESICK UMC
Hayhurst, Susan
WYANDOTTE: FIRST UMC
Hayhurst, William
WYANDOTTE: FIRST UMC
Herald, Judy
FOWLERVILLE: FIRST UMC
Herzog, Diane
GRAND RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
Hiben, Terrilynn
ROSE CITY: TRINITY UMC
Hill, Arthur
MARSHALL UMC
Hill, Rodney
MILAN: MARBLE MEMORIAL UMC
Hinken, Tom
WHITE LAKE UMC
Hinkston, Jeffery
CADILLAC UMC
Hoesch, Ken
CASCO UMC
Hoffmeyer, Lenore
ROSCOMMON: GOOD
SHEPHERD UMC
Holcomb-Densmore, Kendra SOUTH LYON: FIRST
UMC
Homsher-Cox, Laurene
HESPERIA UMC
Hoogacker, John
WATERFORD: FOUR TOWNS
UMC
Hook, Trudi
FRANKFORT UMC
Horner, Eldon
TRAVERSE CITY: CENTRAL UMC
Howard, Mar
HOPKINS UMC
Huffman, Janice
MT PLEASANT: COUNTRYSIDE
UMC
Hughes, Nancy
WATERLOO VILLAGE UMC
Huizing, Maureen
HART UMC
Hurd, Barbara
PORT HURON: FIRST UMC
Huyck, Linda
POMPEII UMC
Ikle, Marsha
BRIGHTON: FIRST UMC
Jadhav, Emmanuel
BIG RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
Jankowske, Eva
COLUMBIAVILLE UMC
Jensen, Anne
MT PLEASANT: FIRST UMC
Jensen, Tamra
ERIE UMC
John, Charlene
Johnson, Jane
SCHOOLCRAFT: PLEASANT
VALLEY UMC
Johnson, Linda
ST LOUIS: FIRST UMC
Johnson, Michael BATTLE CREEK: CHAPEL HILL
UMC
Johnson, Robert
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
Johnson, Suellen
BAY CITY: GRACE UMC
Jones, Cynthia
FLINT: HOPE UMC
Kain, Michael FARMINGTON HILLS: NARDIN PARK
UMC
Kain, Rachel FARMINGTON HILLS: NARDIN PARK
UMC
Karr, Robert
OSCODA UMC
Kaufman-de la Garza, Laurie
GLADSTONE:
MEMORIAL UMC
Kebler, Janell
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Kelsey, Connie
MANISTIQUE: FIRST UMC
Kennedy, Diane
COURTLAND-OAKFIELD UMC
Kenyon, Darrell
GLENNIE UMC
King, Cheryl
TRAVERSE BAY UMC
King, Karen
FERNDALE: FIRST UMC
King, Lynn BATTLE CREEK: CONVIS UNION UMC
Kirking, Marilyn
ANN ARBOR: WEST SIDE UMC
Kirkman, Colleen
VERNON UMC
Kirn, Melinda
CASS CITY UMC
Kline, Debra
FAITH COMMUNITY
Kline, Joyce
EVART UMC
Knapp, Jane
SCOTTS UMC
Kosiba, Suzanne FARMINGTON: ORCHARD UMC
Krause, April
LIVONIA: ST MATTHEW’S UMC
Krause, Cheryl
ALBION: FIRST UMC
Krentler, Gary
FLAT ROCK: FIRST UMC
Krol, Elizabeth
MUSKEGON: CENTRAL UMC
Kroupa, Marge
OLD MISSION PENINSULA UMC
Labram, Kenneth
CONCORD UMC
Lagina, Susan
GLADSTONE: MEMORIAL UMC
LaLone, David LANSING: SYCAMORE CRK UMC
Lamb, David
STERLING HEIGHTS: FIRST UMC
Larsen, Jennifer
NEWAYGO UMC
Law, Candace
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Law, Eric
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Lebsack, Monica
BAY CITY: GRACE UMC
Lees, Robin CHARLEVOIX: GREENSKY HILL UMC
Leftwich, Rachel
FARMINGTON HILLS: NARDIN
PARK UMC
Lindsey, David
FLINT: COURT STREET UMC
Litchfield, Debra
NILES: NEW JOURNEY UMC
Locker, Cinda
REED CITY UMC
Loper, Faustinia
DETROIT: SCOTT MEMORIAL
UMC
Loper, Marcus DETROIT: SCOTT MEMORIAL UMC
Losey, Kris
STONY CREEK UMC
Lott, Mary Jo
LANSING: GRACE UMC
Lubahn, Jane
EAST NELSON UMC
Lubovich, Nancy
SCHOOLCRAFT UMC
Luck, Aimee
DUNDEE UMC
Luegge, Dena
THREE RIVERS: NINTH STREET
UMC
Lutey, Katherine
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
Lyon, Vickie
ONAWAY UMC
Major, Pat
ALPENA: FIRST UMC
Makowski, Jason
EAST LANSING: UNIVERSITY
UMC
Malec, Delmar
MARYSVILLE UMC
Mannschreck, Ruth WATERFORD: CENTRAL UMC
Marks, Michael
FARMINGTON HILLS: NARDIN
PARK UMC
Marlowe, Nicole
CLIMAX UMC
Marsh, Peter
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
Mascilak, Melanie
SOUTH ROCKWOOD UMC
Mathis, Debby
STURGIS: FIRST UMC
McClew, Edward
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
McCormick, Margaret
PIGEON: FIRST UMC
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McCracken, Dean WACOUSTA COMMUNITY UMC
McCully, Wyl
MASON: FIRST UMC
McMeekan, Shawn PORTAGE: CHAPEL HILL UMC
Mcmichael, Margaret
NORTHVILLE: FIRST UMC
Mead, Roger
MIDLAND: FIRST UMC
Meinka, Kevin
FLINT: COURT STREET UMC
Mellon, Kristin EAST LANSING: UNIVERSITY UMC
Melvin, Jeff
CHELSEA: FIRST UMC
Methner, Katherine
COLEMAN: FAITH UMC
Mieskowski, Richard GRAND RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
Miller, Alexandria
WALLED LAKE UMC
Miller, David
UTICA UMC
Miller, Rick
ANN ARBOR: FIRST UMC
Miller, Robert
SAGINAW: FIRST UMC
Minnette, Carolyn
SALINE: FIRST UMC
Molloy, Patty
DOWNRIVER UMC
Moore, Tracey
DETROIT: GRACE COMMUNITY
UMC
Mora-Rubio, Keylen DETROIT: CENTRO FAMILIAR
CRISTIANO
Morgan, Bonnie
EDWARDSBURG: HOPE UMC
Morgan, Susan
MARQUETTE: HOPE UMC - First
Campus
Morse, Karen
GULL LAKE UMC
Mort, Janet
MARION UMC
Mutch, Sarah
LIVONIA: NEWBURG UMC
Navarro-Jewell, Contreda
SOUTHFIELD: HOPE
UMC
Nelson, Daniel
CADILLAC UMC
Nelson, Patricia
SOUTHFIELD: HOPE UMC
Newhouse, Christy
KALAMAZOO: SUNNYSIDE
UMC
Nielsen, Nancy
CEDAR SPRINGS UMC
Noakes, Phil BATTLE CREEK: CHAPEL HILL UMC
Noble, Corey
JACKSON: FIRST UMC
Noble, Rebecca
JACKSON: FIRST UMC
Noffsinger, Esther
CLAYTON UMC
Noricks, Jennifer
LIVONIA: NEWBURG UMC
Oatley, Alexander
DETROIT: CENTRAL UMC
O’Bannon, Denise CHEBOYGAN: ST PAUL’S UMC
Offner, Kim
WEST BERLIN UMC
Olney, Clare
SOUTH HAVEN: FIRST UMC
Olsen, Bev
DEWITT: REDEEMER UMC
Osborn, SK
LUDINGTON: UNITED
Page-Tear, Jeannine
GOODRICH UMC
Peacock, Jan
TROY: FIRST UMC
Pembamoto, Masengo
Pentilla, Roy
EMPIRE UMC
Perkins, Michelle
WHITE PIGEON UMC
Perry, Kirk
GREENVILLE: FIRST UMC
Peschel, Paul
LELAND UMC
Peters, Christina
SODUS: CHAPEL HILL UMC
Peters, Jim
EAST JORDAN UMC
Peterson, Nolan
CHELSEA: FIRST UMC
Phillips, Gail
DELTON: FAITH UMC
Phillips, Helen
CLARKSTON UMC
Phillips, Keith
CLARKSTON UMC
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LAY MEMBERS OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Plum, Peter
CHESANING: TRINITY UMC
Pobanz, Laura
RICHMOND: FIRST UMC
Poirier, Kate STANDISH: BEACON OF LIGHT UMC
Potter, Bonnie
THETFORD CENTER UMC
Powers, Paul MUSKEGON: LAKE HARBOR UMC
Powers, Rhonda
OWENDALE UMC
Ramos, Edelmiro
MARSHALL UMC
Ramsey, Rhonda
PLAINWELL: FIRST UMC
Ramsey-Smith, Barbara
COLOMA UMC
Rathbun Hawks, Carrie
LAINGSBURG UMC
Ratliff, Marilee
BATTLE CREEK: NEWTON UMC
Reaume, Daniel
ANN ARBOR: FIRST UMC
Redburn, Armina
GORDONVILLE UMC
Reimus, Arthur
VASSAR: FIRST UMC
Reinker, James
TRENTON: FIRST UMC
Rhoades, Amy
ROYAL OAK: FIRST UMC
Richardson, Joan
GROSSE POINTE UMC
Rietman, Susan
MIDDLEVILLE UMC
Rigan, Jon
KINGSLEY UMC
Rimnac, Leanne
SALINE: FIRST UMC
Roberts, Susan MARQUETTE: HOPE UMC - First
Campus
Rosebrugh, Reid
CHURCHILL UMC
Rossbach, Robert
GROSSE POINTE UMC
Ruby, D. Brent
MACOMB: FAITH UMC
Ruiz, Gail
DEARBORN: FIRST UMC
Russell, Mary
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Russian, Charles
EDENVILLE UMC
Rutherford, James
HOWELL: FIRST UMC
Salisbury, David
HOLLAND: FIRST UMC
Sankey, Kathy
STEVENSVILLE UMC
Schauer, April
BRIGHTON: FIRST UMC
Schlegel, Frederick
GRAWN UMC
Schuitema, Denise
SHELBY UMC
Schultz, Nevia
OSSINEKE UMC
Scott, Sharon
MACON UMC
Sedon, Patricia
MIDLAND: FIRST UMC
Seemann, Rosanne
PIGEON: FIRST UMC
Shaler, Terri
WAYLAND UMC
Shapton, William
BARNARD UMC
Sharrow, Jody
MANCHESTER UMC
Sheckell, Kelly
FARMINGTON: ORCHARD UMC
Shoger, Vance
WEST BLOOMFIELD UMC
Sieben, Sydney
MT CLEMENS: FIRST UMC
Sielski, Jane
PETOSKEY UMC
Sitte, Liz
GEORGETOWN UMC
Skelton, Julie
BELLEVILLE: FIRST UMC
Skelton, Mike
BELLEVILLE: FIRST UMC
Slocum, Tim
PORTAGE: CHAPEL HILL UMC
Smalligan, Kip
GRAND RAPIDS: TRINITY UMC
Smith, Alexandra
YPSILANTI: FIRST UMC
Smith, John
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Smith, Nancy
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Snow, Shelly
JONESVILLE UMC
Snyder, Sherrie
NAPOLEON UMC
Sprague, Deborah
MT MORRIS: FIRST UMC
Squires, Daniel
FENTON UMC
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Standel, Monica
CAPAC UMC
Stannard, Kevin
GARDEN CITY: FIRST UMC
Starr, Irene
GRAWN UMC
Staten, Gloria
DOWAGIAC: FIRST UMC
Steele, Jennifer
READING UMC
Stefanick, Angie
WACOUSTA COMMUNITY UMC
Steinberg, Patti
Stevens, Betty
IDA UMC
Stevens, Suzanne
ELBA UMC
Stockford, David
KALKASKA UMC
Stokes, Katy
REDFORD: ALDERSGATE UMC
Stone, Deanna
SANDUSKY: FIRST UMC
Stone, Sherry
ADRIAN: FIRST UMC
Stoney, Rachel DETROIT: CASS COMMUNITY UMC
Stout, Pam
ANN ARBOR: FIRST UMC
Street, Brenda
PONTIAC: ST JOHN UMC
Strong, Beverly
OTSEGO UMC
Struble, Julie
WILLOW UMC
Sugden, Billie
KALAMAZOO: WESTWOOD UMC
Sult, Robert
PORT HURON: FIRST UMC
Swanson, Janet
BANNISTER UMC
Swanson, Kathy WYOMING: WESLEY PARK UMC
Swinger, Connie
WYOMING PARK UMC
Tate, Mary HORTON BAY COMMUNITY CHURCH
Taylor, Avis
DETROIT: CONANT AVE UMC
Taylor, Betty
MENDON UMC
Temperley, Bruce DEARBORN: GOOD SHEPHERD
UMC
Theriot, Karen
PONTIAC: GRACE AND PEACE
CMNTY
Thompson, Arlene THREE RIVERS: CENTER PARK
UMC
Thompson, Lori
Thorpe, John
GOBLES UMC
Trudgeon, Jean
EWEN UMC
Trueman, Barbara
CLARKSTON UMC
Tucker, Alice
BEVERLY HILLS UMC
Turner, Judy
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Tyler, Barbara
CLARE UMC
Tyree, Joan
LINDEN UMC
Valente, Constance
ISHPEMING: WESLEY UMC
VanderMolen, Karin
OWOSSO: FIRST UMC
VanHorn, Rick
GRAND RAPIDS: ALDERSGATE
UMC
Van Oyen, Marcia
PLYMOUTH: FIRST UMC
Vaughn, Kristina
MIO UMC
Vogie, Lona
STEVENSVILLE UMC
Vorel, Richard
SAUGATUCK UMC
Voshol, Gary
WARREN: FIRST UMC
Vruggink, Gary
GRANDVILLE UMC
Wagner, Sue LIVINGSTON CIRCUIT: PLAINFIELD
UMC
Wahr, David
PETERSBURG UMC
Waldrop, James DETROIT: METROPOLITAN UMC
Ward, Gail
SILVER CREEK UMC
Ward, Ruth Ann
MANTON UMC
Watson, Garry
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
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Watson, Marie
TROY: FIRST UMC
Watson, Mary
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
Watson, Sally
ADRIAN: FIRST UMC
Weaver, Diane
CLIO: BETHANY UMC
Webster, Mary
CLARKSTON UMC
Westllake, James NEW BALTIMORE: GRACE UMC
Whaley, Ruth
White, Bill
LELAND UMC
White, Brian
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
White, Darrell
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
White, Julie
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
White, Linda
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
Whittaker, Collin
ANN ARBOR: FIRST UMC
Wickham, Riordan
ANN ARBOR: FIRST UMC
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Wielinga, Tammy
LOWELL: FIRST UMC
Wightman, Lisa
CARO UMC
Williams, Kayla
MIDLAND: FIRST UMC
Williams, Molly
KALAMAZOO: FIRST UMC
Williams, Patti
GRAND LEDGE: FIRST UMC
Wilson, Veronica
OTISVILLE UMC
Wood, Doug NORTH MUSKEGON: COMMUNITY
UMC
Wood, Suzanne
GRAND RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
Woodring, Bonnie
JACKSON: FIRST UMC
Woods, Sally
BANGOR: SIMPSON UMC
Wright, Joshua
ROYAL OAK: FIRST UMC
Zachrich, Barton PENTWATER: CENTENARY UMC
Zimmerman, Lynn
ROCKFORD UMC
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LAY EQUALIZATION MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Anger, Angela
Apol, David
Appling, Sharon
Archambeau, Donald
Arnold, Nancy
Bailey, Taylorie
Baker, Stuart
Bank, Wayne
Barrett-Curtis, Diane
Batten, Lisa
Belsky, Ali
Bird, John
Bitterling, Nancy
Bittings, Shirley
Blaisdell, Ronald
Blunt, Christi
Boot, Tonya
Border, Nicholas
Bouse, Andrew
Bowers, Bryan
Brainard, Ted
Brandt, Grace
Brevitz, Amy
Brevitz, Jenna
Brown, Amy
Brown, Diane
Brubaker-Salcedo, Tamara
Buckley, Janice
Buege, Elaine
Bush-Bacelis, Jean
Buxton, Susanne
Campbell, Ernestine
Carr, Elizabeth
Carr, Rachel
Cato, Olivia
Cavaretta, Renee
Cerny, Carol
Clark, Wendy
Coffey, Judy
Cole, Deann
Crandall, Annette
Cronk, Elisabeth
Croxall, Colleen
Crum, Peggy
Deaton, James
DeLany, Mary-Jo
DeLany, Sarah
DeLong, Cameron
DeLong, Matthew
Dewling, Darcy
Dominic, Robert
Dowell, Kenneth
Doyal, Mark
Driscoll, Frank
Elzerman, Mary Ann
Emshwiller, Michael
Entenman, Judith
Erbes, Annette
Ernsberger, Dean
Everett, Wendy
Falker, Jonah
Falker, Katja
Farrell, Linda
Francis, Jane
French, Sharon
Funk, Amanda
Funk, Antonette
García, Naomi
Garn, Cynthia
Goodrich, Margaret
Gorham, Carol
Gorham, Richard
Gotham, Laura
Gregg, Richard
Grigg, Gordon
Gutierrez, Silvio
Guy, Nichea
Hahn, Lisa
Hammon, Sari
Haney, Neil
Hanna, Anne Marie
Harris, Jeanette
Hart, Phyllis
Hartmann, Michelle
Hill, Kaeli
Hillman, Anne
Hodge, Kathy
Hopgood, Hoon-Yung
Hudson Stone, Audra
Huis, Shelia
Huis, Thomas
Huizing, John
Hunt, Blair
Hurd, Bruce
Hurlbut, Wynne
Kasper, Amelia
Kasper, Anika
Kasper, Deborah
Kenyon, Judy
Kilpatrick, Ashley
Kohl, Thom
Kramer, Helen
Krentler, Mary
Krol, Keith
Kruger, Terry
LaGuire, Alyssa
Lett, Steven
Levey, Dawn
Lindenberg, Jill
Locker, Timothy
Louis, Sherman
Luegge, Connie
MacGregor, Susan
MacPhee, Shawn
Mason, Cara
Mastenbrook, Lexanne
McCartney, David
Mieskowski, Laure
Miller, Alexander
Miller, Janice
Miller, Peggy
Miller Black, Adrian
Mitchinson, Catherine
Moore, Linda
Moore, Tiffany
Morton, Carrie
Mossman-Celestin, Valerie
Murphy, Tonya
Noakes, Debbie
Nordbrock, Mandana
Olin, Denny
Osburn, Clayton
Pelkey, Beth
Perrine, Constance
Perry, Miranda
Peters, Celia
Peters, Jen
Peterson, Reba
Poy, Lisa
Price, Deborah
Price, Todd
Prins, Debra
Pung, Sue
Radak, Keith
Rhodes-Grant, Rhonda
Romatz, Logan
Roof, Lori
Ross, Kelly
Rossman, Cynthia
Russell, Elizabeth
Sadowski, Paul
Salisbury, Jackie
Savonne, Brenda
Scherer, Myles
Scherer, Tracy
Schornack, Benjamin
Schramm, Linda
Schwartz, David
Searls, James
Segrest, Danna
Senn, Jeffrey
Sherrill, Deborah
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Skiver, James
Soles, Anne
Squires, Linda
Steele, Margaret
Stone, Jacob
Sturm, Deborah
Sutton, Ruth
Szczypka, Jean
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Tiedt, Patrick
Tumonong, Pros
Tuttle, Ruth
VanMeter, Judy
Vorbrich, Andrew
Walkup, Michelle
Wayne, Andrew
Weise, Bryon
Wheat, Vincent
Wiarda, Edith
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Windover, Michael
Wisenbaugh, Patricia
Wissinger, Dennis
Wissinger, Ruth
Witkowski, Laura
Witvoet, Laura
Woolley, Charles
Wyatt, Robert
Zachow, Sarah
Zeigler, Carmen
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CLERGY SESSION
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Michigan Annual Clergy Session began at 2:00 p.m. in the Governors’ Hall at the Grand Traverse Resort in
Acme, Michigan, with a word of welcome from Barry Petrucci, chairperson of the Board of Ordained
Ministry.
The clergy session was called to order by Bishop David A. Bard with a word of greeting and thanks to Petrucci
for his leadership. He read the statement from the appointive Cabinet in response to question #13. He
shared a brief reflection on 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 and closed with prayer.
Enabling motions were made by Petrucci.
Motion: Petrucci moved that all Provisional Members, Associate Members, and Licensed Local Pastors of the
Michigan Annual Conference, along with ordained or provisional clergy members from other Annual
Conferences or Methodist denominations (BAC lines 24a and 24b), be granted voice in this clergy
session. Motion adopted.
Motion: Petrucci moved that all Conference staff and technical support persons, both professional and volunteer, who are necessary for the functioning of this Clergy Session be granted voice but no vote.
Motion adopted.
Points of Clarification:
• Joy Barrett, Conference Secretary, clarified clergy voting rights at the annual conference by reading
paragraph 601.1a-d.
• Bishop Bard clarified that the use of “Rev.” is not reserved for ordained clergy only and may be used by
anyone fulfilling the role of clergy, including appointed local pastors.
Introduction of Business of the Annual Conference (BAC) Consent Calendar: Petrucci introduced the BAC
Consent Calendar (questions 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 35, 38, 40, 42, 47, 48, 67, and 71) and invited
persons to remove items from the consent calendar at the vote taken at the end of this report. No items
were removed.
A time of worship was interwoven throughout the clergy session proceedings; led by Sandra Bibilomo, Greg
Lawton, Sean Kidd, Thom Davenport, Judy Entenman, Sarah Alexander, Barry Petrucci, Albert Rush, Lisa
Grey-Lion, Bishop Bard, Mark Erbes, Robert Dufford, and Deb Johnson. Worship elements will be noted
in italics.
Prayer: “Alan Payton’s Prayer of Courage and Peace”
Unison Prayer: “Prayer of St. Francis”
Blessing “To Summon Rejoicing” from Psalm 126
Singing: “How Firm a Foundation” vv. 1-2
Greetings
• David Bell, President and Executive Director of The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan, who
shared briefly about the work of the Foundation.
• Ron Bell, Director of Healing and Resilience for Discipleship Ministries and The Upper Room, who spoke
briefly about the realities of transition.
Conversation on Safety of the Vulnerable Among Us: Katthy Pittenger, Associate Director for Connectional
Ministries, and Barry Petrucci had a Q&A about Safe Gathering. They asked for affirmation from all clergy
about the importance of completing the Safe Gatherings approval process. Affirmation was given by applause. The text of their Q&A and other pertinent information can be found at
https://michiganumc.org/clergysg.
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Ordained and Licensed Clergy Status Action Items:
Motion: Sue Pethoud, chair of the Order of Deacons, moved the adoption of question #27, 28a, 28b, 29a,
30a, and 30b. Motion adopted with the required three-quarters vote.
Motion: Pethoud moved the adoption of question #33. Motion adopted.
Motion: Pethoud moved the adoption of question #34. Motion adopted.
Motion: Bri Desotell, registrar for provisional members, moved the adoption of questions #24a and 24b. A
video was shown to introduce the Provisional candidates. Motion adopted by the required threequarters vote.
Motion: Desotell moved the adoption of question #26a. Motion adopted.
Blessing: “For You Who Bear the Light”
Singing: “How Firm a Foundation” v. 3
Scripture: John 6:60-68
A brief reflection entitled “Come Unity” was offered by Barry Petrucci, chairperson of the Board of Ordained
Ministry.
Blessing: “When the World is Ending”
Naming the Saints: Deborah Johnson, chair of the Conference Relations Committee, presented the names of
the clergy who have died since the 2023 Annual Conference. The names are listed in questions #44a,
44c, and 44e.
Recognition of Retirees: Johnson presented the names of those retiring this year. The names are listed in
questions #49a, 49c, and 51a.
Other Recognitions: Petrucci recognized the following persons:
• Amy Terhune, Thom Davenport, Lisa Gray-Lion, Carol Hodges, Sandra Bibliomo, and Mark Erbes for their
service on the BOM as they reach the end of their terms.
• New BOM members: Kathy Pittenger, Albert Rush, Judy Entenman, Sean Kidd, Ted Whiteley, and Greg
Lawton, Sarah Alexander.
Singing: “How Great a Foundation” v. 4
Bishop Bard offered a ‘Prayer for the Unbroken Circle’ in which he gave thanks for the Saints and those retiring.
Motion:Petrucci moved the adoption of the questions #14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 35, 38, 40, 42, 47, 48, 67, and 71
as part of a consent calendar; and for the adoption of the full report. Motion adopted.
Blessing: “Beloved Is Where We Begin”
Singing: “Be Not Afraid”
Final Blessing (from ‘Circle of Grace’ by Jan Richardson)
Singing: “How Firm a Foundation” v. 5
The clergy session was adjourned at 3:28 p.m. by Barry Petrucci.
FIRST DAY – AFTERNOON SESSION
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Opening Worship & Memorial Service: The Michigan Annual Conference opening worship and memorial
service began at 1:00 p.m. in the Governors’ Hall at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan.
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Bishop David Bard preached a sermon titled “Pantaphobia” based on Isaiah 41:6-10 and John 3:1-3.
Clergy, clergy spouses, clergy children, and laity who passed away since the last annual conference
session were memorialized by a reading of the names. Naming of the saints was introduced by Kevin
Small. During the celebration of Holy Communion, an offering was received that will be shared between
The Methodist Church of Haiti (45% to Haitian Assets for Peace International), The Liberia Annual
Conference (45% to Bishop Judith Craig Children’s Village) and ‘Water for Life’ [an Advance project in
Liberia for safe drinking water] (10%). Those memorialized were:
• Clergy: Jane A. Berquist, Nancy L. Boelens-Groen, Sylvia A. Bouvier, Doris Crocker, Lynn A. DeMoss, Marshall G. Dunlap, Haldon D. Ferris, Donald R. Fry, William A. Hertel, Jack E. Johnston, Kenneth I. Kline, Stephen D. Leffler, James M. Mathews, William P. McBride, Bruce R. McCumons, Martin
A. McEntarfer, Clinton E. McKinven-Copus, Douglas L. Pedersen, Robert L. Porter, Jo Reece, John
Ritter, Jr., Donald A. Russell, Donald C. Schark, Allen F. Schweizer, Eric A. Stone, Duane G. Thon,
Gerald L. Toshalis, Richard A. Turner, James D. Weiss, Myron K. Williams, and Tamara S.M. Williams.
• Clergy Spouses: Winona A. Anderson, George R. Bouke, Roger C. Brook, Annie R. Callis, Betty I.
Christler, Ruth P. Cooper, Barbara A. Culver, Mary Lou Fassett, Betty M. Finkbeinger, Donna H. Francis, Pamela Gonder, Mary Y. Jensen, Lovona Kolb, Cynthia K. Kreichbaum, Barbara J. Lemmons,
Martha Martin, Joyce Mitchell, Ann L. Morse, Constance L. Nelson-Synwolt, Evelyn A. Norris, Allen D.
Pebley, Sr., Patricia V. Schloop, Ruth A. Smith, Miriam J. Taber, Catherine “Kay” A. Trebilcock, and
Lorna Walker.
• Clergy Children: Nathan W. Seitz
• Laity: Joseph “Keith” Caldwell and Grace E. Condon
Worship closed at 3:04 p.m. A 30-minute break was called by the order of the day.
The business session was called to order at 3:40 p.m. by Bishop Bard.
Announcements were made by Joy Barrett, Conference Secretary.
David Eardley, chairperson of the Commission on Annual Conference Session, welcomed the annual conference
members to the 2024 session, and he welcomed Bishop Bard back as bishop of the Michigan Annual
Conference.
Introduction of Native American Leader: Eardley introduced Sarah Dominic Sheaffer, pastor of the Greensky
Hill Indian United Methodist Church. Sheaffer shared greetings and invited us to take time to recognize
the sacredness of the land on which we have gathered and affirmed the annual conference theme of
‘Fearless.’ She closed with prayer in her native language.
Organization of Conference: Eardley made the following enabling motions:
Motion: that the voting bar of the Michigan Annual Conference be designated as this space known as Governors’ Hall. Motion Adopted.
Motion: that the episcopal office staff, communications staff, and connectional ministries staff, who are not
already members of Annual Conference, special guests, courtesy seating for those assisting persons
with disabilities, courtesy seating for those dependent on care from a voting member, and the
bishop’s wife, Julie Bard, be given a seat in the bar area. Motion Adopted.
Motion: that the Michigan Annual Conference Agenda as found in the Program Book be accepted, with the
authority given to the Commission on Annual Conference Executive Committee, in consultation with
the bishop, to make any necessary adjustments. Motion Adopted.
Motion: the acceptance of the 2023 Historical Reports, which are posted on the Michigan Annual Conference
website [https://2023.michiganumc.org/annual-conference-materials/]. Motion Adopted.
Rules of Order: Todd Price, Michigan Conference Standing Rules Committee chairperson, made the following
motion and explained the changes being made to the 2024 Plan of Organization.
Motion: that the 2024 Plan of Organization, which can be found on the Conference website, which includes
the Rules of Order for the Michigan Conference, and with the provisions of the 2016 Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church become the by-laws of the Michigan Annual Conference. On
matters of procedure, when these rules and the Discipline are silent, Robert’s Rules of Order Newly
Revised Version 12 shall be effective. Motion adopted.
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State of the Conference Report: Bishop Bard spoke on the state of the Michigan Conference, referencing 1
John 3. He highlighted that after the 2020/2024 General Conference there is “greater space” within our
church while also acknowledging the pain many have experienced through the years within the UMC. He
encouraged us to focus on disciple-making, including intentionally reaching out to and connecting with
those outside of the church, breaking down walls. He briefly acknowledged the budgetary cuts made at
the general conference and annual conference levels, and also that the Michigan Conference is working
on a way to work with churches who still want to leave (though not through disaffiliation) as well as
churches who desire to return after previously disaffiliating.
Legislative Work: Diane Brown, Legislative Coordinator, reported and explained the process of submitting
amendments both electronically and hand-written. She presented the consent calendar and made the
following motion:
Motion: the acceptance of the 2024 Consent Calendar listed at the top of the 2024 Resolution Report. Motion
adopted.
R#2024-4 - “Create an Exploratory Campus Ministry Fund Task Force” (see p. 53 for the full
content of R#2024-4)
R#2024-5 - “Commitment to the People of Haiti” (see p. 54 for the full content of R#2024-5)
Special Recognition: Bishop Bard recognized and thanked these persons for their work in Haiti:
• Nancy Smith, president of Jeremie Rising
• John Smith, secretary treasurer of Jeremie Rising
• Nancy and John are also co-chairs of the Birmingham First UMC Haiti missions team
• Valerie Mossman-Celestin, United States Executive Director of Haitian Assets for Peace International and
co-chair of the Michigan Conference Haiti Task Force
• Mario Damis, former HAPI IT director and HAPI Tech coordinator
• Tiffany Newsom, pastor of Laingsburg UMC and co-chair of the Haiti Task Force
• Chuck Woolley, Board of Global Ministries treasurer and member of the Haiti Task Force
Election of Annual Conference Officers: Jennifer Brown, Director of Connectional Ministries made the following
motion:
Motion: the election of the following persons as our annual conference officers. Motion adopted.
• Secretary: Rev. Joy Barrett
• Statistician: Pamela Stewart
• Ecumenical Officer: Melissa Claxton
• Facilitator: Jennifer Peters
• Chancellor: Andrew Vorbrich
• Chief Financial Officer: Angela Anger
• Co-Lay Leaders: Taylorie Bailey and Dennis Wissinger
Special Recognition: Bishop Bard recognized the following persons:
• Todd Price, Conference Parliamentarian (an appointed officer of the conference)
• Dirk Elliott, Director of Congregational Vibrancy, on his retirement
David Bell, President and Executive Director of The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan, reviewed the Mission Cycle of Investing, Giving, Resourcing, Leading, and Growing. Bell discussed how burnout is the
number one challenge clergy reports and how the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan is responding
to clergy well-being. The Foundation offers M.Div. and D.Min. scholarships. The Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Awards have been given to Flint Bethel UMC, Grand Blanc UMC, North Muskegon Community UMC, and West Berlin UMC.
A 5-minute break was called by Bishop Bard at 4:43 p.m.
The business session was reconvened at 4:51 p.m. with a word of appreciation from Bishop Bard for the work and
ministry of the Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, our conference preacher.
Laity Perspective Panel: Annette Erbes, Conference Lay Leader, introduced Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, pastor of
Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., and our Conference Preacher. Erbes and GainesCirelli engaged in a conversation about what it looks like to live fearlessly as persons of faith. She shared
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many personal stories of fearless living from her work with the laity of her church. Annual conference lay
persons Jacob Stone, Audra Hudson-Stone, and Contreda Navarro-Jewell, who were recipients of Board
of Laity grants, also participated in the panel discussion about their experience of living fearlessly in ministry. Erbes thanked the members of the Board of Laity for their faithful work.
The business session was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. by Annette Erbes until the morning session. Erbes offered
prayer for the dinner.
SECOND DAY – MORNING SESSION
Friday, May 31, 2024
The business session was reconvened at 9:02 a.m. by Bishop David Bard in the Governors’ Hall in the Grand
Traverse Resort in Acme, MI.
General Conference Report: Laura Witkowski and Paul Perez, co-chairs of the General Conference delegation,
reported. A video of General Conference highlights was shown. Bishop Bard acknowledged Paul Perez
and Andrew Vorbrich for their election to the Judicial Council.
Motion: Meghan Walther and Gordon Grigg moved that the General and Jurisdictional Conference
Delegation, working with the bishop, the Director of Connectional Ministries and the officers of the
Conference Leadership Council, be authorized to create and submit the required diverse pool of
Michigan Conference nominees for the North Central Jurisdiction, following the requirements and
timeline outlined by the Secretary of General Conference and North Central Jurisdiction Rules of
Order. Motion adopted.
Legislation Work: Diane Brown, Legislation Coordinator, reported and explained the process for working on
resolutions.
R#2024-1 - “Establish 2025 Past Service Rate”
Joel Walther, Director of Conference Benefits and Coordinator of Human Resources, and Amy MayoMoyal, spoke to the resolution.
Motion: The Michigan Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits moves to establish the Michigan
Conference 2025 Past Service Rate (PSR) for the Ministers’ Reserve Pension Fund (Pre-82) at
$940. The surviving spouse benefit rate shall remain at 85 percent.
R#2024-1 adopted.
R#2024-2 - “Establish the Housing/Rental Allowance for Retired or Clergy on Disability
Joel Walther, Director of Conference Benefits and Coordinator of Human Resources, spoke to the resolution.
Motion: The Michigan Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits moves to establish the Housing/Rental Allowance for retired or clergy on medical leave status (receiving disability benefits) in
the Michigan Conference as follows:
1. An amount equal to 100% of the retirement and disability plan distributions received during
the year 2025 is hereby designated as a rental/housing allowance for each retired and
disabled ordained, commissioned, or licensed clergyperson of The United Methodist
Church who is or was a member of the Michigan Conference at the time of his or her
retirement or disability.
2. This rental/housing allowance shall apply to each retired and disabled ordained,
commissioned, or licensed clergyperson who has been granted the retired relationship or
placed on medical leave by the Michigan Conference and whose name and relationship to
the conference is recorded in the Journal of the Michigan Conference or in other
appropriate records maintained by the conference.
3. The retirement and disability plan distributions to which this rental/housing allowance
applies shall be the retirement and disability plan distributions resulting from all service of
such retired and disabled ordained, commissioned, or licensed clergypersons from all employment by any local church, annual conference or institution of The United Methodist
Church, or from any other employer who employed the clergyperson to perform services
related to the ministry and who elected to sponsor the retirement plan and/or welfare plans
of The United Methodist Church for such retired clergyperson’s retirement or disability
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benefits. Retirement distributions include all eligible amounts received from the United
Methodist denominational retirement plan administered by Wespath Benefits & Investments.
4. The amount of the housing/rental allowance that may be excluded is limited to the lesser
of: a) The amount designated as the housing/rental allowance, or b) The amount actually
expended for housing/rent, or c) The fair rental value of housing as required by law.
R#2024-2 adopted.
R#2024-3 - “Policy for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults”
Kathy Pittenger, Associate Director for Connectional Ministries, spoke to the resolution.
Motion: the adoption of the Policy for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults, to be
effective June 1, 2024. (see p. 53 for the full text of the resolution)
R#2024-3 adopted.
Motion: Matt Weiler moved to suspend the rules in order to debate R#2024-11, which was submitted after the
submission deadline. Motion adopted.
R#2024-11 - “Update on Training for Active Clergy, Conference Staff, and District Staff”
April Gutierrez spoke to the resolution.
Motion: Be it resolved that the Michigan Annual Conference will require all active clergy, Conference staff,
and District staff to complete one anti-bias and anti-racism education and training module, as developed by the Michigan Conference Bishop’s Anti-Bias, Anti-Racism Working Group, per year
until all modules are completed. The first module should be completed by Dec. 31, 2024, and the
second by Dec. 31, 2025.
R#2024-11 adopted.
Announcements were given by Joy Barrett, Conference Secretary, and Joel Walther.
A break was called at 10:30 a.m. by Bishop Bard by the order of the day.
The business session was reconvened at 10:50 a.m. by Bishop Bard.
The Michigan Conference Corporate Session was called to order by Carolin Spragg, chair of Conference
Board of Trustees. Spragg and Margie Crawford, Dean of the Cabinet, reported. Spragg introduced Matt
DeLong as the new co-chair of the Trustees. Crawford gave the ‘Legacy Report’ in which she highlighted
the work and ministry of the churches closed at this annual conference. (See p. 49 for full Trustees
report)
Motion: On behalf of the Cabinet, Crawford moved: At this 2024 Michigan Annual Conference Corporate Session, in accordance with paragraph 2549 of the 2016 Book of Discipline, that these churches be
closed as of the following dates. Motion adopted.
• Charlevoix UMC ...............December 31, 2023
(voted at November 30, 2023 Special Session of annual conference)
• Leonard UMC ...................November 30, 2023
• LifeSpring UMC ................December 31, 2023
• Rodney UMC ....................March 2, 2024
• Forester UMC ...................June 30, 2024
Bishop Bard offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the work and people of these congregations.
Matt DeLong thanked Spragg for her leadership of the Trustees.
The Corporate Session was adjourned at 11:11 a.m.
Nominations Report: Tara Gay, Nominations chairperson, presented the report with corrections.
Motion: Tara Gay moved the adoption of the Nominations Report.
Bishop Bard opened the floor for nominations to the Committee on Nominations. The following were nominated from the floor for the class of 2028: Paula Vergowven (clergy) and Celia Peters (laity).
The Nominations Report, including the names of those nominated from the floor, was adopted.
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Andrew Keck, Chief of Staff at Perkins School of Theology, requested a point of personal privilege to
acknowledge Bishop Bard’s work towards the common good throughout his career.
A 5-minute break was called at 11:22 a.m. by the order of the day.
The business session was reconvened at 11:30 a.m. by Bishop Bard.
Recognition of Certified Lay Ministry: Sharon Appling, Conference Lead Certified Lay Minister, invited current
Certified Lay Ministers to introduce themselves. Bishop Bard thanked Appling for her leadership.
The historical examination of candidates into full connection and ordination as elder or deacon. Bishop Bard
called the candidates to the stage and introduced the historical questions. He conducted the historic
examination of the candidates after which the conference welcomed the candidates.
David Berkey, Executive Director of Grace Outside, talked about United Methodist Camping and introduced
these camp directors and leaders in the camping ministry: Eric Bengston, Alison Vitale, Karen Hand, Jeff
Parsons, Gordon Grigg, Neil Haney, and Audrey Mangum. Berkey offered grace for lunch.
The business session was adjourned at 11:53 a.m. for lunch.
SECOND DAY – AFTERNOON SESSION
Friday, May 31, 2024
The business session was reconvened at 1:33 p.m. by Bishop Bard.
Announcements were given by Joy Barrett, Conference Secretary.
Legislation Work: Diane Brown, Legislative Coordinator, reported.
R#2024-10 - “2025 Minimum Salary Schedule”
Mona Joslyn spoke to the resolution.
Motion: The Commission on Equitable Compensation (CEC) moves the following Minimum Salary Schedule (see p. 56 for the full schedule) to be adopted by the 2024 Michigan Annual Conference.
In addition, the CEC asks churches to budget a minimum of $1,500 for professional expenses
and continuing education, exclusive of mileage reimbursements for each full-time clergy person
under appointment. For clergy serving less than full-time, the amount set should equal no less
than the appointment percentage (i.e., a half-time appointment’s minimum would be at least
$750, etc.)
Churches are strongly urged to compensate clergy whose years of service are beyond this chart’s
years by considering both years of service as clergy and inflation forces. While electing not to
provide clergy with a raise might alleviate pressure on the church budget, it places unfair stress
on clergy and is demoralizing. For years after 10 it is recommended to add 2% of the year 10
amount for each year the clergy person has served beyond the 10th year.
R#2024-10 adopted
A short break for dancing (yes, really!) was called at 1:50 p.m. by Bishop Bard.
The business session was reconvened at 1:55 p.m. by Bishop Bard.
Teaching Session: The Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli led a time of teaching on the conference theme of Fearless.
She posed the question, What is our call in this moment of challenge and change, of newness and possibility? After naming many of our modern cultural conflicts and challenges to many of our values, she
posited that our Christian faith has what is necessary to move us in a better way, but that going there will
take a people who are committed to leading others into a new vision of equity and justice for all. She says
the context in which we are doing ministry is a nation, world, and planet groaning with brokenness and
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need and a denomination seeking to reform, steady, and strengthen itself to respond with resurrection
power. In answer to her opening question, she offers this answer: 1) Be honest about our context; 2) stay
focused on the bigger picture of loving and serving others [which will most likely require a sacrifice of
one’s personal preferences]; 3) Trust God through the “messy middle” [that difficult period of time between having the vision of something new and the vision being realized]; 4) Keep a God-centered perspective [our cup overflows]; 5) Be a sent people [to stand with persons who need support, love, peace,
healing, hope, etc].
Moment of personal privilege: Bishop Bard brought a word of greeting from Jason Phelps, a lay member who
was unable to attend as he was at the Jurisdictional United Women in Faith gathering in Indianapolis.
Haiti Guest: Mario Dumas, a graduate student from Ferris State University, talked about growing up in Haiti and
the effect HAPI (Haitian Assets for Peace International) had on him from a young age. Valerie MossmanCelestin, U.S. Executive Director for HAPI, shared the work being done in Haiti related to healthcare, education, and governance.
A break was called at 3:12 p.m. by Bishop Bard.
The business session was reconvened at 3:30 p.m. by Bishop Bard.
Conference Theme Dialog—Fearless: Innovation: Andy Lee, pastor of Commerce UMC and member of the
Conference Committee on Asian-American Ministry, and Jennie Browne, Director of Connectional Ministries, led a panel discussion and conference member conversations about Fearless Innovation. A video
about Sycamore Creek Church’s Stage One Performing Arts Center was shown. Lee talked about the
basketball program that Commerce UMC and the obstacles they had to address in the building of that
ministry/program. After small group discussion, Browne invited people to share stories of how their church
is serving as a community resource.
The business session was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. for dinner with prayer by Andy Lee.
SECOND DAY – EVENING SESSION
Friday, May 31, 2024
Service of Recognition, Commissioning, and Ordination was held in the Governors’ Hall in the Grand Traverse Resort, Acme, Michigan at 7:00 p.m., led by Bishop David Bard and members of the Michigan Conference Cabinet.
• Jennifer Browne, Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Clergy Services, introduced the
Ecumenical Representative, Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, Conference Minister for the Michigan Conference
of The United Church of Christ.
• Persons to be recognized, commissioned, or ordained were presented by Marv Herman, chair of the
Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members; Annette Erbes, Conference Lay Leader; and
Barry Petrucci, chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry.
• Bishop Bard performed the Examination of all candidates for commissioning and ordination. After
being commissioned and ordained, elders and deacons were presented.
• Bishop Bard presented the person whose orders are recognized by the Michigan Conference by
transfer from another denomination.
• Bishop Bard preached the sermon, “Anything Good” based on Isaiah 41:6-10, 1 John 3:1-3, John
1:43-51.
• An offering was received to support the Ministerial Education Fund.
• Bishop Bard extended an invitation to ministry to anyone who thinks they may be hearing a call to
ministry. They were invited to speak with members of the Board of Ordained Ministry who were present at the end of the worship service.
• Bishop Bard concluded the Service of Recognition, Commissioning, and Ordination with a final
blessing.
Persons recognized for completing the Course of Study:
• Class of 2023: William “Bill” C. Cleland, Rhonda J. Osterman, and Andrea L. Johnson.
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Person recognized as a Provisional Elder
• Transfer from another denomination: Edwin M. Harris
Persons recognized as Full Member Elders
• Transfer from another denomination: Vaughn W. Thurston-Cox
• Transfer from Order of Deacon: Suzanne K. Goodwin
• Transfer from another annual conference: John Kabala Ilunga Ngoie
Persons commissioned as Provisional Deacons:
• Sonrisa M. Cortes and Robert B. Prud’homme
Persons commissioned as Provisional Elders:
• Beatrice S. Alghali, Nicolas R. Berlanga, Rachel J. Kain, Kimberly S. Metzer, Martin D. Phillips, and
Michelle M. Vallier
Person ordained as a Deacons:
• Michelle M. King
Persons ordained as Elders:
• Sari L. Brown, Martin T. Cobb, Rachael M. Dunlap, Stephanie E. Norton, Kellas D. Penny III, Corey
M. Simon
THIRD DAY – MORNING SESSION
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Worship began at 8:30 a.m. in the Governors’ Hall in the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The Rev.
Ginger Gaines-Cirelli preached a sermon titled “The Wings of Love” based on Acts 2:1-21 and the theme
of Fearless: Embracing a New Future.
A break was called at 9:25 a.m. by the order of the day.
The business session was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Bishop Bard.
Jon Reynolds, chair of the Liberia Ministry Partnership Task Force, introduced Jennifer Dioh, Anthony Dioh, and
George Waegba, guests from Liberia, who brought greetings from the Liberian Annual Conference and
briefly shared about the impact of our partnership. Examples include the creation of student scholarships
and the construction of 500 wells.
Conference Theme Dialog—Fearless: Discipleship: A video was shown about Dowagiac UMC’s book study
held at the local library. Jennie Browne and April Gutierrez had a conversation about how ABAR (AntiBias, Anti-Racism) came to be and its purpose. Members got into small groups and discussed the
questions: 1) How were you discipled? 2) How are you still growing in faith? 3) How do you learn best? 4)
What discipling opportunities happen at your church? 5) What dreams do you have for new ways of
helping others grow in their faith? A few members shared their answers with the conference body.
Michigan Conference 2025 Budget (see p. 63 for the full budget)
Leslee Fritz, president of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration, invited Andy Wayne, Vice
President of the Council on Finance and Administration to present the 2025 budget.
Motion: The Council on Finance and Administration recommends the following:
1. The amount of $8,493,144 shall be the Conference budget for 2025, which is a decrease of
8.4% from prior year.
2. The amount of $3,100,000 shall be the Benefits budget for 2025, which is a decrease of 8.8%
from prior year.
3. Salaries include a 2% increase.
The 2025 budget as presented was adopted.
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Legislation Work: Diane Brown, Legislative Coordinator, reported.
R#2024-9 - “Witnessing and Voting for Civility, Compassion, and Democracy in 2024”
Rich Peacock spoke to the resolution.
Motion: The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church urges all United Methodists and
United States citizens to use personal courtesy (PC) in political conversations and to vote for civility, compassion, and democracy.
We urge Michigan United Methodists to speak out against politicians who use dehumanizing
language, vulgarities, name calling, insults, and veiled threats of violence.
We urge pastors and lay leaders to use Sunday School lessons, communications, sermons,
letters to the editor, op eds, and advertisements to remind Americans to be civil and
compassionate in political conversations. Let us remind each other and the public that all the
world’s major religions have versions of the Golden Rule that counsel us to speak respectfully
with others as we would have them to speak respectfully with us.
We urge pastors and lay leaders to use these two resources to advance democracy and good
citizenship: General Conference Resolution 3422, “Speaking Out for Compassion: Transforming
the Context of Hate in the U.S.” and “Strengthening our democracy,” a statement from 13
presidential centers that promotes, “civil dialogue; respect for democratic institutions and rights;
and safe, secure, and accessible elections.” (bushcenter.org, 9-7-23)
We urge Michigan United Methodists and friends to participate in Get Out The Vote (GOTV) with
nonpartisan organizations such as the League of Women Voters and the NAACP.
We urge Michigan United Methodists and U.S. citizens to ask nonpartisan questions to evaluate
candidates based on historic United Methodist teachings, Scripture, and the 2020/2024 Revised
Social Principles.
Amendment #1: Sue Pung moved to strike “historic United Methodist teachings, Scripture, and “ from
the last paragraph. Amendment #1 adopted.
Motion: Alex Plum moved to suspend the rules in order to vote on all that is before us. Motion
adopted.
R#2024-9 as amended by the floor adopted
Announcements were given by Joy Barrett, Conference Secretary.
• The Francis Asbury Award was awarded to Connie Swinger by the Division of Higher Education and
Ministry.
The business session was adjourned for lunch at 12:04 p.m. with prayer from Diane Brown.
THIRD DAY – AFTERNOON SESSION
Saturday, June 01, 2024
The business session was reconvened at 1:30 p.m. by Bishop Bard.
Announcements were given by Joy Barrett, Conference Secretary.
Legislation Work: Diane Brown, Legislative Coordinator, reported.
R#2024-6 - “A Call for Peace with Justice in the Middle East”
Randie Clawson spoke to the resolution.
Motion: The Michigan United Methodist Conference urges United Methodists to call on Congress and the
President to support steps for establishing a peace based on justice for all peoples in Israel and
Palestine. We urge United Methodists to take steps in their own communities to build peaceful relationships with and deeper understanding of their Jewish and Muslim neighbors. To that end, we
encourage United Methodists to:
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1. Condemn violence in all its forms, whether perpetrated by Hamas and other terrorist groups,
or the IDF (Israel Defense Forces).
2. Call for a ceasefire by all parties so that innocent Palestinian and Israeli citizens can rebuild
their lives and work toward establishing a just peace.
3. Communicate directly and regularly with our elected representatives to support policies that
lead to a peaceful and just resolution for all people in the Middle East, such as policies
supported by the General Board of Church and Society’s recommendations for legislation.
4. Work toward eliminating Antisemitism and Islamophobia.
5. Include Palestinian and Israeli histories and issues into ABAR (Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist)
training.
Amendment #1: Corey Simon moved that “Finally, we resolve that until lasting efforts towards peace
are made, the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church will not advertise, encourage, or support Holy Land excursions, including those promoted by and offered through
Educational Opportunities tours.” be added as an additional paragraph. Amendment adopted.
Motion: Eric Falker moved to suspend the rules in order to call the question on all that is before us.
Motion adopted.
R#2024-6 adopted as amended by the floor
An announcement was made by Joy Barrett, Conference Secretary
R#2024-7 - “Call to Two States in Israel and Palestine”
Frank Driscoll spoke to the resolution.
Motion: The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church calls for immediate actions to implement a two-state solution as a way to create a just and viable roadmap for a secure and lasting
peace for the nations of Israel and Palestine.
First, we call upon Michigan United Methodists to communicate the following message to the U.S.
President and Michigan’s members of Congress. Second, we authorize the Conference Secretary
to send the message to the U.S. President, U.S. Secretary of State, and Michigan’s two senators.
Third, we authorize the Conference Secretary to send the message to the President of the
Council of Bishops.
The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church calls for the United States to take diplomatic actions for the formulation and prompt implementation of a two-state solution as a way to
create a just and viable roadmap to an enduring Middle East peace between Israel and its Middle
East neighbors.
We endorse a two-state solution that is in compliance with the 1947 UN General Assembly approved plan to partition the contested Middle East land into the secure states of Palestine and Israel.
We also embrace President Biden’s October 25, 2023, invitation to all involved countries and US
allies to support the two-state solution as a way to create a doorway to lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
We call on the President and Secretary of State to show strong and assertive leadership to put
those words into action.
Motion: Mary Ivanov moved to suspend the rules in order to limit speech length to 2-minutes and to be
able to call the question after 2 speeches for and 2 speeches against. Motion adopted.
R#2024-7 was NOT adopted
Motion: Len Schoenherr moved to consider R#2024-8 (which failed in legislative committee) - “Condemning
Apartheid in Palestine and Israel,” Motion NOT adopted.
Moment of Personal Privilege: Diane Brown announced that Andy Wayne will be the next Legislative Coordinator after she concludes this position at the close of this annual conference. She expressed her appreciation to everyone she has worked with through the years and how much she’s personally enjoyed the
work. Bishop Bard added his own appreciation for Brown’s and Wayne’s work.
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Bishop Bard announced that Joy Barrett has been elected as Conference Secretary for another four years.
A break was called at 3:01 p.m. by the order of the day.
The business session was reconvened at 3:23 by Jennie Brown.
Conference Theme Dialog—Fearless: Outreach: A video on Advocacy Day, focused on mental health access,
was shown. Albert Rush spoke briefly about the impact of Advocacy Day. A video about Centro Familiar
Cristiano UMC’s program “Sugar Crash” was shown. Randy Hildebrant spoke about the ministry of God’s
Country Community Ministries, formerly God’s Country Cooperative Parish. Members of the conference
were asked to talk in small groups about these questions: 1) what do you remember from the videos and
interviews? 2) What stories do you want to share with your church? 3) In what new way can you and your
church be fearless?
Celebration and Awards: Bishop Bard announced the following:
• Harry Denman Award for Evangelism: Matt West & Rodney Gasaway
• One Matters Award: Lansing: Grace UMC & Leslee Fritz
• John Buxton Award for Creative Leadership: Andy Wayne
• Readers to Leaders: Lisa Batten and Jon Reynolds spoke to the impact of R2L and thanked the
conference for raising over $318,500.
• Bishop Bard recognized Annette Erbes, outgoing Conference Lay Leader, for her work. Conference
members also expressed appreciation. He welcomed and prayed for our new Co-Conference Lay
Leaders: Taylorie Bailey and Dennis Wissinger.
Annual Conference Offering Result:
• Total: $36,029 [Haitian Assets for Peace International (45%), the Bishop Judith Craig Children’s Village in
Liberia (45%), and Water for Life in Liberia (10%)]
• Ministerial Education Fund: $3,209
David Eardley presented gifts to Diane Brown and Marsha Woolley on behalf of the Commission of Annual
Conference. He also expressed appreciation for those who made this annual conference possible, both
inside and outside of the conference body.
Annual Conference Adjournment: at 4:10 p.m. David Eardley, chair of the Conference Commission on Annual
Conference invited youth members of the annual conference to the microphone. Jonah Falker moved the
adjournment of this conference at the end of today’s closing devotion. Motion adopted
Setting of Appointments for the Michigan Conference as currently found on the conference website were made
by Bishop Bard. He thanked Dwayne Bagley for his work as the Greater Southwest District Superintendent as he
is going off the Cabinet. The bishop led conference members in a prayer for our church. The following are
appointed as District Superintendents:
• Central Bay: John Kasper
• East Winds: Margie Crawford
• Greater Detroit: Darryl Totty
• Greater Southwest: Dean Prentiss
• Heritage: LuAnn Rourke
• Northern Skies: Scott Harmon
• Western Waters: Jodie Flessner
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CORPORATE SESSION REPORT 2024
The Conference Board of Trustees with its 6 clergy, 6 lay persons and one cabinet representative takes seriously
the responsibility of dealing with the legal and property matters of the Annual Conference. I am personally grateful for this team that works together to accomplish the tasks that come before us.
This year the Board elected Matt DeLong to join me as Co-Chairs of the Board. He along with Rob Long, George
Lewis and Deb Federau and others take on various aspects of our responsibilities for caring for conference
owned and leased properties such as Conference offices, securing and caring for the parsonages that the Conference provides for clergy in Conference leadership and for District Superintendents. This year we secured a new
parsonage for the East Winds District, and sold two parsonages that were no longer needed for DS’s or Conference Staff.
Further, the Board receives all properties when churches reach the end of their ability to continue ministry and
vote to close. A bit later in the Corporate Session we will remember and celebrate the ministries of five (5) such
churches .
If there are legal matters that impact the Conference, such as the lawsuits involving the Boy Scouts of America
and United Methodist churches, the Trustees carry responsibility for representing the church and work closely with
our Conference Chancellor. We were able to pay our obligations for the Boy Scout settlement entirely from reserves thus not impacting the work accomplished through Ministry Shares
Disaffiliation work was mostly completed by December 31 under the able supervision of Rev. Brad Bartelmay,
Special Assistant to the Bishop, who guided congregations through the legal and administrative tasks that follow
their voting to disaffiliate. As we noted at the special November 30 Session, Brad offered compassionate and
grace-filled leadership to this challenging task. Since 2020, a total of 126 churches disaffiliated and the final paperwork has been completed on all but 2 or 3 of those churches.
As I mentioned earlier, the Board’s work includes receiving and caring for the churches, parsonages and assets
that remain when a congregation comes to the difficult place of needing to vote to close. Since last Annual Conference the Trustees have been involved in selling the properties of 8 congregations. We reported six sales in the
preliminary report, we have now sold Bentley and we have a scheduled closing for Silverwood. Ubly is in final
stages of being donated, and we are currently working on the sale of Rodney UMC and Forester UMC. A repurposing of the Ames UMC is currently in process which will likely evolve into both a sale and a new emerging ministry. Several of these properties had been approved for closure at prior Annual Conferences.
Since last Annual Conference, 5 churches have come to the decision that they must close. I turn now to Rev. Dr.
Margie Crawford, Dean of the Cabinet, to bring us a report and a motion as we pause and remember these congregations.
[Crawford shared her “legacy report” and highlighted the work and ministry of the churches closed at this annual
conference session.]
Motion to Close Churches
At this 2024 Michigan Annual Conference Corporate Session, in accordance with ¶2549 of the 2016 Book of DISCIPLINE, the Cabinet moves that these churches be closed as of the following dates:
Final Worship
Closing Date
Church
1. Charlevoix UMC
October 1, 2023
December 31, 2023
Voted at November 30, 2023 Special Session of Annual Conference
2. Leonard UMC
November 26, 2023 November 30, 2023
3. Lifespring UMC
—December 31, 2023
4. Rodney UMC
December 17, 2024 March 2, 2024
5. Forester UMC
June 9, 2024
June 30, 2024
District
NS
EW
GS
CB
EW
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Properties sold or being sold or donated – May 27, 2024
• Conference properties sold:
• Midwest District parsonage – 10-6-23
• Murano Drive parsonage
• Church properties sold:
• Bentley UMC – 3-14-24
• Charlevoix UMC & parsonage – 11-1-23 & 8-30-23
• Dimondale parsonage – 6-16-23
• Dimondale UMC – 1-3-24
• Lakeville Lot – 6-8-23
• Leonard UMC – 1-19-23
• Minden City UMC – 8-7-23
• Mohawk Ahmeek UMC – 11-22-23
• Sears UMC – 6-21-23
• Ubly UMC
•
Offers pending on
• Silverwood – closing by June 14, 2024
• Ames proposal
•
Currently listed
• Forester
• Rodney
The Board of Trustees will continue to work with church closings, and care of conference properties as we move
into this next conference year. Bishop, this concludes the Board of Trustee business to be brought before the
2024 Corporate Session.
Submitted by Carolin Spragg, Co-chair of Board of Trustees
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ORDINATION AND COMMISSIONING
Ordained
Front Row: Bishop David Bard, Sari Brown (Elder "E"), Rachael Dunlap (E), Stephanie Norton (E),
Back Row: Martin Cobb (E), Corey Simon (E), Kellas Penny, III (E), Michelle King (Deacon "D")
Commissioned
Front Row: Michelle Vallier (Elder "E"), Nicolas Berlanga (E), Beatrice Alghali (E), Kimberly Metzer (E), Bishop David Bard
Back Row: Sonrisa Cortes (Deacon "D"), Robert Prud'homme (D), Martin Phillips (E), Rachel Kain (E), Edwin Harris (E)
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Received Elders
Bishop David Bard, Vaughn Thurston-Cox, Suzanne Goodwin, John Kabala
Completed Course of Study
Bishop David Bard, Bill Cleland, Andrea Johnson. (Missing: Rhonda Osterman)
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2023 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS
R #1 – Establish the 2025 Past Service Rate
It was resolved by the Michigan Conference:
The Michigan Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits moves to:
Establish the Michigan Conference 2025 Past Service Rate (PSR) for the Ministers’ Reserve Pension Fund (Pre82) at $940. The surviving spouse benefit rate shall remain at 85 percent.
R #2 – Establish the Housing/Rental Allowance for Retired or Clergy on Disability
It was resolved by the Michigan Conference:
The Michigan Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits moves to:
Establish the Housing/Rental Allowance for retired or clergy on medical leave status (receiving disability benefits)
in the Michigan Conference as follows:
1. An amount equal to 100% of the retirement and disability plan distributions received during the year 2025
is hereby designated as a rental/housing allowance for each retired and disabled ordained, commissioned, or licensed clergyperson of The United Methodist Church who is or was a member of the Michigan Conference at the time of his or her retirement or disability.
2. This rental/housing allowance shall apply to each retired and disabled ordained, commissioned, or licensed clergyperson who has been granted the retired relationship or placed on medical leave by the
Michigan Conference and whose name and relationship to the conference is recorded in the Journal of
the Michigan Conference or in other appropriate records maintained by the conference.
3. The retirement and disability plan distributions to which this rental/housing allowance applies shall be the
retirement and disability plan distributions resulting from all service of such retired and disabled ordained,
commissioned, or licensed clergypersons from all employment by any local church, annual conference or
institution of The United Methodist Church, or from any other employer who employed the clergyperson to
perform services related to the ministry and who elected to sponsor the retirement plan and/or welfare
plans of The United Methodist Church for such retired clergyperson’s retirement or disability benefits. Retirement distributions include all eligible amounts received from the United Methodist denominational retirement plan administered by Wespath Benefits & Investments.
4. The amount of the housing/rental allowance that may be excluded is limited to the lesser of: a) The
amount designated as the housing/rental allowance, or b) The amount actually expended for
housing/rent, or c) The fair rental value of housing as required by law.
R #3 – Policy for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults (Effective June 01, 2024)
It was resolved by the Michigan Conference: See Policy document following this list of Resolutions.
R #4 – Create an Exploratory Campus Ministry Fund Task Force
It was resolved by the Michigan Conference:
Whereas the Division of Higher Education and Campus Ministry (DHECM), housed under the Board of Young
People’s Ministry (BYPM), has the responsibility “to establish, where appropriate, foundations or other means to
ensure the ongoing support of the annual conference program of ministry in higher education,” as stated in Paragraph 634.4.b.3 in The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (2016), the Michigan Conference of
The United Methodist Church shall create an Exploratory Campus Ministry Fund Task Force (“the Task Force”)
with the following purpose, membership, organization, and amenability:
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Purpose: To explore the possibility of creating a Campus Ministry Fund (“the Fund”), and, if creation of the Fund
is deemed possible, to create a plan that establishes, defines, and outlines use for the Fund.
If the Task Force deems the creation of the Fund possible, then a plan for creation shall be presented to the Annual Conference. If a vote on the plan is necessary, it shall be presented for consideration and vote. The Task
Force shall have a goal of presenting the plan to the 2025 Annual Conference, but if the plan is not completed by
2025, the Task Force shall give an update to the 2025 Annual Conference and shall bring the plan to the 2026 Annual Conference.
Membership: The task force shall be made up of a representative of BYPM, a representative of DHECM, a representative of the Council on Finance and Administration, a representative the Conference Board of Trustees, a representative of the Conference Leadership Council, a member of a Campus Ministry Board, a Campus Ministry
Director, and two Young Adult lay people (age 18-35). All Members shall have voice and vote on the Task Force.
Each Conference Board or Division shall designate their representative to the Task Force. BYPM shall also designate the Campus Ministry Board member, the Campus Ministry Director, and the two Young Adult lay people.
Organization: The representative from BYPM shall convene and chair the first meeting of the task force. The
Task Force will then organize any way it sees fit. The first meeting shall be no later than August 1, 2024.
Amenability: The Task Force is amenable to BYPM.
R #5 – Commitment to the People of Haiti
It was resolved by the Michigan Conference:
That the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church enters into the following commitment, as described below, with the people of Haiti through our Haitian partners.
In thankful recognition and faithful allegiance to the call of the Holy Spirit who equips and enables the church
community to be in ministry and mission together, we resolve to join in partnerships that demonstrate Christ’s love
to the communities and people of Haiti and empower them to improve their lives and thrive. We respond in faith
and love reaching beyond our geographic boundaries in mutual servanthood by joining together our gifts and
graces in a shared vision of ministry with Haitian ministry partners.
We commit to work with these Haitian partners through our learning, giving, and actions by:
1. Praying for each other on a regular and recurring basis.
2. Engaging in efforts to learn about each other, including our history and cultures, our blessings and challenges, our passions and needs, and our faith and life.
3. Engaging in and promoting opportunities for members of the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church to give of their prayers, presence, gifts, service, witness, and resources to Haitian ministry partners.
4. Engaging in actions that demonstrate Christ’s love and empower the people of Haiti to improve their lives
and thrive.
5. Advocating for the people of Haiti for peace, justice, hope, redemption, and transformation.
6. Cooperating and coordinating with other agencies, organizations, and projects that share these and similar goals, especially UMCOR, UMVIM, the General Board of Global Ministries, and other conferences and
churches to be determined using the process established by the Haiti Taskforce.
R #6 – A Call for Peace with Justice in the Middle East
It was resolved by the Michigan Conference:
The Michigan United Methodist Conference urges United Methodists to call on Congress and the President to
support steps for establishing a peace based on justice for all peoples in Israel and Palestine. We urge United
Methodists to take steps in their own communities to build peaceful relationships with and deeper understanding
of their Jewish and Muslim neighbors. To that end, we encourage United Methodists to:
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3.
4.
5.
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Condemn violence in all its forms, whether perpetrated by Hamas and other terrorist groups, or the IDF
(Israel Defense Forces).
Call for a ceasefire by all parties so that innocent Palestinian and Israeli citizens can rebuild their lives
and work toward establishing a just peace.
Communicate directly and regularly with our elected representatives to support policies that lead to a
peaceful and just resolution for all people in the Middle East, such as policies supported by the General
Board of Church and Society’s recommendations for legislation.
Work toward eliminating Antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Include Palestinian and Israeli histories and issues into ABAR (Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist) training.
Finally, we resolve that until lasting efforts toward peace are made, the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church will not advertise, encourage, or support Holy Land excursions including those promoted by and offered through Educational Opportunities Tours.
R #9 – Witnessing and Voting for Civility, Compassion, and Democracy
It was resolved by the Michigan Conference:
The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church urges all United Methodists and United States citizens
to use personal courtesy (PC) in political conversations and to vote for civility, compassion, and democracy.
We urge Michigan United Methodists to speak out against politicians who use dehumanizing language, vulgarities, name calling, insults, and veiled threats of violence.
We urge pastors and lay leaders to use Sunday School lessons, communications, sermons, letters to the editor,
op eds, and advertisements to remind Americans to be civil and compassionate in political conversations. Let us
remind each other and the public that all the world’s major religions have versions of the Golden Rule that counsel
us to speak respectfully with others as we would have them to speak respectfully with us.
We urge pastors and lay leaders to use these two resources to advance democracy and good citizenship: General Conference Resolution 3422, “Speaking Out for Compassion: Transforming the Context of Hate in the U.S.”
and “Strengthening our democracy,” a statement from 13 presidential centers that promotes, “civil dialogue; respect for democratic institutions and rights; and safe, secure, and accessible elections.” (bushcenter.org, 9-7-23)
We urge Michigan United Methodists and friends to participate in Get Out The Vote (GOTV) with nonpartisan organizations such as the League of Women Voters and the NAACP.
We urge Michigan United Methodists and U.S. citizens to ask nonpartisan questions to evaluate candidates based
on the 2020/2024 Revised Social Principles.
R #10 – 2025 Minimum Salary Schedule
It was resolved by the Michigan Conference:
The Commission on Equitable Compensation (CEC) moves the following Minimum Salary Schedule to be
adopted by the 2024 Michigan Annual Conference.
In addition, the CEC asks churches to budget a minimum of $1,500 for professional expenses and continuing
education, exclusive of mileage reimbursements for each full-time clergy person under appointment. For clergy
serving less than full-time, the amount set should equal no less than the appointment percentage (i.e., a half-time
appointment’s minimum would be at least $750, etc.)
Churches are strongly urged to compensate clergy whose years of service are beyond this chart’s years by considering both years of service as clergy and inflation forces. While electing not to provide clergy with a raise might
alleviate pressure on the church budget, it places unfair stress on clergy and is demoralizing. For years after 10 it
is recommended to add 2% of the year 10 amount for each year the clergy person has served beyond the 10th
year.
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¶322.1 (3) of the 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline explains *
¶327 of the 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline explains **
¶335 of the 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline explains ***
R #11 - Update on Training for Active Clergy, Conference Staff, and District Staff
It was resolved by the Michigan Conference:
That the Michigan Annual Conference will require all active clergy, Conference staff, and District staff to complete
one anti-bias and anti-racism education and training module, as developed by the Michigan Conference Bishop’s
Anti-Bias, Anti-Racism Working Group, per year until all modules are completed. The first module should be completed by Dec. 31, 2024, and the second by Dec. 31, 2025.
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RESOLUTIONS
Motion:
Policy for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults
Effective June 1, 2024 (If Approved by 2024 Annual Conference)
“Whoever welcomes one of these children in my name welcomes me.” (Luke 9:37a CEB)
“As for whoever causes these little ones who believe in me to trip and fall into sin, it would be better for
them to have a huge stone hung around their necks and be drowned in the bottom of the lake.”
(Matthew 18:6 CEB)
Call
In response to God’s call to care for the vulnerable, the Michigan Conference is committed to the well-being
of every person entrusted to its care. This commitment is in harmony with the Book of Resolutions (¶162
Social Principles) and the baptismal covenant (United Methodist Hymnal).
Purpose
Michigan Conference United Methodists are determined to provide an environment in which Participants
are safe from neglect and abuse. This policy and its provisions apply to all staff, volunteers, clergy, or lay
persons within district or Conference-related activities, functions, or events who have direct or indirect
contact with children, youth, or vulnerable adults. The policy sets forth minimum mandatory requirements
for screening and training of clergy, lay, staff, or volunteers.
Definitions
1. Abuse: Harm or threatened harm to an individual’s health or welfare that occurs through nonaccidental
physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or maltreatment.
2. Adult Leader: any person (including employees, volunteers, lay or clergy) who has the responsibility to
provide care and supervision of children, youth, and vulnerable adults during a district or Conference
related function, event, or activity.
3. Applicant: any person seeking to become an Adult Leader or Assistant Leader for a district- or
Conference-related function, event, or activity.
4. Assistant Leader: any person who has been through the training process but does not qualify as an
Adult Leader. Assistant Leaders under the age of 18 are still considered to be Participants.
5. Conference: the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church.
6. DHS: Department of Health and Human Services in the state of Michigan which guards the safety and
welfare of children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
7. Event Director: the Adult Leader overseeing all personnel and programming at a Conference- or
District -related function, event, or activity.
8. Event Site: the location of a Conference- or District-related function, event, or activity. This includes
sites that are not a United Methodist facility.
9. Neglect: is failure to provide nutrition, clothing, shelter, medical, surgical, or any other care necessary
for the well-being of the Participants.
10.Participants: Participants are children, youth, or vulnerable adults who are registered, enrolled,
attending, or otherwise participating in a Conference- or District-related function, event, or activity.
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11.Rule of Three: At least two unrelated and non-cohabitating Adult Leaders must be present at all
ministry events involving Participants. Any engagement with a Participant requires the presence of two
Adult Leaders.
12.Sexual Abuse: is any sexual contact, sexually explicit language, gestures, or images directed to a
Participant.
13.Sexual Exploitation: means allowing, permitting, or encouraging Participants to engage in commercial
sex acts, the photographing, filming, creating electronic or computer-generated images or any other
form of depicting a Participant engaged in actual or suggestive sexual conduct (see Michigan Compiled
Laws Act # 238, Public Acts of 1975, Section 722.622).
14.Supervision: is the leadership role of a person who is in charge of a group of Participants. Including,
but not limited to: giving direction, setting boundaries, disciplining appropriately, maintaining safety, and
being the leader in all situations.
15.Vulnerable Adult: an individual who, because of age, developmental disability, mental illness, or
physical handicap, requires supervision or personal care or lacks the personal and social skills required
to live independently.
Section I. Implementation and Minimum Requirements
A. Implementation
1. The Michigan Conference Connectional Ministries Team and Board of Young Peoples Ministry
must implement this policy and develop procedures to that end.
B. Minimum Requirements
1. All Adult Leaders must:
a. Be at least 18 years of age.
b. Be at least 5 years older than the oldest child or youth being supervised.
c. Be connected to a local congregation or ministry setting.
d. Complete the current Screening Process (see Section II.A.1) for adults.
2. All Assistant Leaders must:
a. Be at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age.
b. Be at least 5 years older than the oldest child being supervised.
c. Be connected to a local congregation or ministry setting.
d. Complete the current Screening Process for youth (see Section II.A.2).
C. Qualifications
1. No one may serve as a Leader if they are known to have been previously convicted of, or pled
guilty or no contest to, any crime arising out of any act or conduct involving assault, battery, sexual
abuse, or any act or conduct which is of a sexual, molesting, seductive, or criminally deviant
nature, whether or not such conduct involved a child.
2. No one may serve as an Adult Leader who has acknowledged or admitted that they have
participated as a perpetrator in any previous act of sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult, child, or
youth. This qualifying rule applies regardless of when the conduct occurred or whether a civil or
criminal verdict was rendered.
3. If, through the application and background process, it is determined that the applicant is unsuitable
to serve, the application will be denied, and the applicant will be notified. The Conference reserves
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the right not to accept any person for volunteer or paid service. If the applicant is found to be
unsuitable at any time, the Conference has the authority to review or revoke participation.
D. Records Retention
1. All applications and related documents will be retained digitally through Safe Gatherings.
Section II. Screening
A. Screening and Training
1. Safe Gatherings for Adult Leaders
a. All Applicants must complete the screening process and maintain their approval through Safe
Gatherings.
b. Safe Gatherings requires re-approval every three years.
2. Safe Gatherings for Assistant Leaders
a. All Applicants must complete the Safe Gatherings training module for Abuse Prevention.
3. Training
a. The intent of training is to create a safe environment and raise awareness of and sensitivity to
the issues of abuse and neglect.
i. The goals of the training are for trainees to
(a) know, understand, and be familiar with the Policy and current practices
(b) agree to implement the Policy of the Conference.
b. The content of the training must be consistent with this Policy. Additional material may be
added at the discretion of the Conference.
4. Adult Leaders must complete the Safe Gatherings process and provide proof of their Approved
Certificate
5. The Conference is responsible for maintaining a current list of all Conference-authorized Adult
Leaders.
6. Event Directors may choose to supplement the Safe Gatherings training with additional training
specifically relevant to their event.
Section III: Supervision
A. General Statement
1. Proper supervision is necessary for the duration of the event.
2. Proper supervision includes requiring Adult Leaders and Assistant Leaders to be properly trained.
3. Special attention will be given to high-risk settings such as nurseries, restrooms, and overnights.
4. Clergy, volunteers, and staff in host churches not directly involved with the program, devotional
leaders, event speakers, musicians, or other specialists providing services such as food or
entertainment may be present, but there must always be Adult Leaders present, and they may not
be alone with Participants.
5. Parents, legal guardians, and special needs caregivers may be present with their children or care
recipient, but there must always be Adult Leaders present (unless caring for their own children or
care recipient), and they may not be alone with other Participants.
B. General Rules
1. Adequate staffing
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a. All District- or Conference-related functions, activities, and events involving Participants must
be staffed to meet the standards of this Policy. The Event Director is responsible for ensuring
the standards set forth in this Policy are met. In the event that the standards of this Policy
cannot be upheld, the function, event, or activity must be canceled.
b. Providing staffing is the responsibility of the Event Director of the District- or Conferencerelated function, activity, or event.
c. Assistant Leaders may not comprise more than 20% of the staff for an event, activity, or
function.
d. Assistant Leaders must work under the supervision of two Adult Leaders.
e. Ratios of staff to children must be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the State of
Michigan. (For current ratios visit: https://www.michigan.gov/lara)
2. Rule of Three
a. At least two Adult Leaders must be present at each Conference-related function, activity, or
event involving Participants and must follow the Rule of Three.
3. Participants will be released only to those indicated on a release form signed by the parent or
guardian.
4. Sleeping Accommodations. All children, youth, vulnerable adults, and staff (volunteer or paid) must
have their own sleeping area.
5. Transportation
a. If transportation is required, all drivers must be properly licensed for the vehicle used, and all
drivers and vehicles must be insured.
b. Written permission from a parent/legal guardian is required for events requiring transportation
to and from the event location.
C. The Event Director must:
1. Secure a safe and appropriate location that is conducive to the health and welfare of the
Participants and appropriate for the objectives of the event. Comply with federal, state, and county
guidelines. Obtain proper insurance as needed.
2. Provide adequate supervision of Participants by confirming the number of Adult Leaders needed
for the event.
3. Confirm the application status and suitability of Adult and Assistant Leaders for the event.
4. Implement these policies and related procedures, including reporting and documentation of all
incidents.
5. Establish and communicate to all staff expectations and procedures for the event, for instance,
procedures regarding medications, medical situations (universal precautions) and emergencies
and how they will be handled during the event.
6. Establish a sign-in and sign-out procedure for Participants.
7. Establish a procedure to obtain copies of permission slips, release forms, medical permission, and
other necessary paperwork in compliance with applicable laws and regulations of the State of
Michigan and other requirements of the Conference.
D. Online or Digital Ministry
1. Online or Digital Ministry must be treated the same as ministry in physical spaces.
2. Only Conference or District accounts may be used for all online or digital ministries.
3. All staff and volunteers must use their common name.
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4. Using the Rule of Three, all digital communication must include two Adult Leaders who serve as
administrators/moderators.
5. At least one Adult Leader must be capable and knowledgeable of online platforms used to ensure
the safety of the group.
Section IV: Reporting
A. Persons Required to Report
1. All Adult or Assistant Leaders and Conference employees who have reasonable cause to suspect
abuse or neglect of a child, youth, or vulnerable adult must report all known and suspected cases
of abuse or neglect which (a) occur on the Conference premises; (b) occur at a District- or
Conference-related function, activity or event; or (c) are disclosed during a District- or Conferencerelated function, activity or event. All other persons may report known or suspected cases of abuse
or neglect in accordance with this Policy and the laws of the State of Michigan. This Policy
supports mandatory reporting in compliance with the State of Michigan.
2. If any Participant arrives at a District- or Conference-related event with signs of abuse or neglect,
the Event Director must immediately implement this Policy’s reporting procedures in compliance
with state law.
3. The reporting requirements in this Policy are the minimum requirements. This Policy does not
preclude anyone from reporting a known or suspected case of abuse or neglect to others for the
protection of children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
B. Required Reporting Process
1. The Adult Leader must immediately report known or suspected abuse or neglect to the Event
Director or to Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services.
2. For the protection of all parties, if the suspected or alleged perpetrator is in/on the premises, they
must be isolated from the program and have no contact with other Participants.
3. As soon as possible and in all cases within 24 hours, the Adult Leader and Event Director must
make an immediate oral report to Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services to the
Centralized Intake number for the State of Michigan (855-444-3911).
4. Within 72 hours, the Leader who observed or received the information must submit a completed
State of Michigan “Report of Known or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect” (DHS-3200) to
Children’s Protective Services, or its equivalent to Adult Protective Services in accordance with the
directions given at the time of the oral report. The Event Director may be a resource for completing
this form.
5. The Event Director and the entire staff of the Conference- or District-related function, event, or
activity must cooperate with Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services.
6. Following contact with local Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services, the event
director must inform:
a. The chairperson of the group sponsoring the district- or Conference-related function, activity, or
event.
b. Conference staff person assigned to the ministries of the sponsoring group. The staff person
must inform the Conference Director of Connectional Ministries, the Bishop, and the District
Superintendent of the sponsoring district (if applicable).
c. The facility director, manager, or host church clergy person.
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7. Notification of a parent or legal guardian of the alleged victim of abuse or neglect will be
determined by Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services. The event director must
follow the parent’s or legal guardian’s wishes regarding the continued participation of the involved
child, youth, or vulnerable adult, unless otherwise instructed by Children’s Protective Services or
Adult Protective Services.
8. Matters of known or suspected abuse or neglect are to be kept confidential, except as required by
law, to assist appropriate agencies in their investigations, or as disclosed to Conference
representatives with a need to know such information consistent with the requirements of the law.
The incident is not to be otherwise discussed with persons other than those involved in the
reporting.
9. This process may be edited to comply with applicable State laws. Such edits will be included in
annual reports to the Annual Conference.
Section V. Follow-Up After a Report
A. General Goals and Objectives
1. After reporting procedures have been completed, the following goals and objectives as prioritized
below will be addressed:
a. Protection for the alleged victim and other Participants from any continued exposure to abuse
or neglect.
b. Care for the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of the alleged victim and the alleged
perpetrator.
c. Respect and preservation of the legal rights of both the alleged victim and the alleged
perpetrator.
d. Safeguarding the privacy of all parties involved.
2. Meeting the above goals will help the Conference provide the highest standard of care and protect
its legal and financial interests so that the mission and ministries of the Conference are sustainable
in the future.
B. Investigation
1. In accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, Conference workers (paid and volunteer)
may not conduct any investigation of reports or accusations of abuse or neglect.
2. Following the guidance of an attorney representing the Conference, the Conference will cooperate
in any proper investigations by the Children’s Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, law
enforcement agency, liability insurer, and the parties involved.
Section VI. Revisions
A. This policy may be reviewed regularly. When it is determined a change is appropriate or timely, the
edits or change will be presented to the Conference's annual meeting for action.
B. Any part of this policy may be edited at any time to comply with applicable state laws. Such edits will be
included in the Conference's annual reports.
Resource Acknowledgement:
Special thanks to the Rio Texas Conference and Rev. Dr. Tanya Campen for permission to use their Child,
Youth, and Vulnerable Adult Safety Policy as a resource for this revision. https://riotexas.org/safe
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SUBJECT: Michigan Conference Budget Recommendation for 2025
WITH GENERAL CONFERENCE APPORTIONMENTS
MOTION: The Council on Finance & Administration recommends the following:
1. The amount of $8,493,144 shall be the Conference budget for 2025, which is a decrease of 8.4% from prior year.
2. The amount of $3,100,000 shall be the Benefits budget for 2025, which is a decrease of 8.8% from prior year.
3. Salaries include a 2% increase.
2025 CONFERENCE BUDGET
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Budget
A) Clergy Support Budget
1) District Superintendents
2) Episcopal Fund
3) Ministerial Education Fund
4) Episcopal Residence Committee
5) Equitable Compensation Committee
6) Clergy Moving Expense Fund
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Budget
Increase/
(Decrease)
% Change
to 2025
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,672,736
444,451
506,905
12,885
95,000
400,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,618,025
546,727
383,658
16,500
90,000
300,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
(54,711)
102,276
(123,247)
3,615
(5,000)
(100,000)
-3.3%
23.0%
-24.3%
28.1%
-5.3%
-25.0%
$
3,131,977
$
2,954,910
$
(177,067)
-5.7%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
575
733,178
32,000
18,400
178,209
424,051
441,220
575
1,670
20,000
5,000
55,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,200
701,524
29,600
24,000
187,457
509,839
263,525
575
1,670
20,000
4,650
50,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
625
(31,654)
(2,400)
5,600
9,248
85,788
(177,695)
(350)
(5,000)
108.7%
-4.3%
-7.5%
30.4%
5.2%
20.2%
-40.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
-7.0%
-9.1%
$
1,909,878
$
1,794,040
$
(115,838)
-6.1%
C) Conference Ministry & Mission Budget
1) Agencies Relating to Christ-Centered Mission and Ministry
a) Commission on Annual Conference Session $
100,000
b) Commission on Communications
$
1,000
c) Committee on Journal
$
6,160
d) Board of Justice
$
25,750
e) Board of Global Ministries
$
62,000
f) Connectional Ministries
$
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
100,000
3,850
22,950
62,000
99,600
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1,000)
(2,310)
(2,800)
99,600
0.0%
-100.0%
-37.5%
-10.9%
0.0%
$
$
$
$
$
1,500
61,700
1,200
575
1,000
$
$
$
$
$
(48,500)
(2,300)
625
425
-97.0%
-3.6%
108.7%
0.0%
73.9%
Total Clergy Support Budget
B) Administration Budget
1) Council on Finance & Administration
2) Treasurer's Office
3) Jurisdictional Conference
4) General Conference Delegation
5) General Church Administration
6) Area Administration
7) Operations
8) Conference Secretary
9) Conference Trustees
10) Committee on Archives & History
11) Committee on Human Resources
12) Legal Fees
Total Administration Budget
2) Agencies Relating to Bold and Effective Leaders
a) Conference Leadership Council
$
b) Board of Ordained Ministry
$
c) Committee on Nominations
$
d) Committee on the Episcopacy
$
e) Protection Policy
$
50,000
64,000
575
575
575
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Budget
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Budget
Increase/
(Decrease)
% Change
to 2025
3) Agencies Relating to Vibrant Congregations
a) Board of Laity
b) Board of Young People's Ministry
c) Board of Congregational Life
d) Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministry
e) Committee on Asian-American Ministry
f) Committee on Native American Ministry
g) Committee on African-American Ministry
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
260,000
391,000
18,000
12,000
90,000
44,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,000
262,500
330,000
18,000
10,000
85,000
44,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,000
2,500
(61,000)
(2,000)
(5,000)
-
4) Administrative Expenses/Compensation
5) Communications
6) World Service Fund
$
$
$
1,212,300
100,000
1,500,812
$
$
$
1,232,387
89,600
1,109,168
$
20,087
$
(391,644)
-26.1%
Total Conference Benevolences Budget
$
3,943,747
$
3,541,030
$
(402,717)
-10.2%
$
$
$
202,200
45,252
39,644
$
$
$
153,038
34,249
15,877
$
$
$
(49,162)
(11,003)
(23,767)
-24.3%
-24.3%
-60.0%
$
287,096
$
203,164
$
(83,932)
-29.2%
Total Conference Common Budget $
9,272,698
$
8,493,144
$
(779,554)
-8.4%
$
$
3,230,000
170,000
$
$
2,930,000
170,000
$
$
(300,000)
-
-9.3%
0.0%
$
3,400,000
$
3,100,000
$
(300,000)
-8.8%
D) Other Apportioned Causes
1) Black College Fund
2) Africa University Fund
3) Interdenominational Fund
Total Other Apportioned Causes
E) Benefits Billings Budget
1) Pension/Welfare Payments to Wespath
2) Benefits Office
Total Benefits Billings Budget
20.0%
1.0%
-15.6%
0.0%
-16.7%
-5.6%
0.0%
1.7%
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Held in Acme, MI
May 30–June 1, 2024
Bishop David A. Bard, Presiding
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DC – Deaconess
DM – Diaconal Minister
DR – Retired Diaconal Minister
FD – Full Deacon
FE – Full Elder
FL – Full Time Local Pastor
HL – Honorable Location
HM – Home Missioner
LM – Certified Lay Minister
OD - Deacon Other Conference
OE – Elder Other Conference
OF –Member Other Denomination
OM - Member Other Methodist Denom.
OP – Provisional Other Conference
OR – Retired Other Conference
PD – Provisional Deacon
PE – Provisional Elder
PL - Part Time Local Pastor
RA – Retired Associate Member
RD – Retired Deacon
RE – Retired Elder
RL – Retired Local Pastor
RP – Retired Provisional
SY – District Superintendent Assignment
CENTRAL BAY DISTRICT
District Superintendent, John G. Kasper
Executive Assistant, Teri Rice
CHURCH
ALGER
ALMA UMC
AMBLE UMC
ARENAC COUNTY: CHRIST UMC
ASHLEY UMC
ASHTON UMC
AUBURN UMC
AVONDALE UMC
BANNISTER UMC
BARRYTON: FAITH UMC
BAY CITY: GRACE UMC
BAY CITY: GRACE UMC - East Campus
BEAVERTON UMC
BELDING UMC
BLANCHARD-PINE RIVER UMC
BRECKENRIDGE UMC
BROOKS CORNERS UMC
CARO UMC
CARSON CITY UMC
CLARE UMC
COLEMAN: FAITH UMC
DALE UMC
EDENVILLE UMC
EDMORE: FAITH UMC
ELSIE UMC
ESSEXVILLE: ST LUKE’S UMC
EVART UMC
FARWELL UMC
FOUR POINTS UMC - Hemlock Campus
FOUR POINTS UMC - Laporte Campus
FOUR POINTS UMC - Nelson Campus
FOUR POINTS UMC - Swan Valley Campus
FRANKENMUTH UMC
FREELAND UMC
GORDONVILLE UMC
GREENVILLE: FIRST UMC
HARRISON: THE GATHERING
HERSEY UMC
PASTOR
Cheryl Mancier
Lori Sykes
Scott Bouldrey
Russell Poirier
Zella Daniel
PULPIT SUPPLY
Carmen Cook
James Britt
Zella Daniel
PULPIT SUPPLY
Eric Kieb
STATUS
PL
FE
FL
FL
PL
SERVICE TIME
1/2
FT
FT
FT
1/2
FL
RE
PL
FT
1/2
1/2
FE
FT
Cindy Gibbs
Melissa Wagner
William Chu
Billie Gillespie-Brown
Daniel Hofmann
Robert Demyanovich
Ian McDonald
Lanette Van
Lisa Kelley
William Cleland
William Cleland
Lemuel Granada
Jung Du Paik
Seok Lim
James Britt
Raymond Francis
Robert Richards
RL
PL
FE
RL
FE
FL
FL
FE
FL
FL
FL
PL
PL
FE
RE
PL
FL
1/4
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
3/4
FT
1/2
3/4
FT
Ryan Wenburg
Ernesto Mariona
Micheal Kelley
Jeffrey Williams
Raymond McClintic
James Britt
FE
RE
FL
FE
PL
RE
FT
1/2
FT
FT
1/2
1/2
2024
IONIA: EASTON UMC
IONIA: FIRST UMC
LAKEVIEW: NEW LIFE UMC
LEATON UMC
LEROY UMC
LUTHER UMC
LYONS-MUIR CHURCH
MAPLE RAPIDS UMC
MARION UMC
MIDLAND COUNTY: HOPE UMC
MIDLAND: FIRST UMC
MIDLAND: HOMER UMC
MT PLEASANT: CHIPPEWA INDIAN
MT PLEASANT: COUNTRYSIDE UMC
MT PLEASANT: FIRST UMC
MT PLEASANT: TRINITY UMC
OVID: UNITED CHURCH
PIERSON: HERITAGE UMC
PINCONNING UMC
POMPEII UMC
PORTLAND UMC
REED CITY UMC
RIVERDALE: LINCOLN ROAD UMC
ROSEBUSH UMC
SAGINAW: FIRST UMC
SANFORD UMC
SHEPARDSVILLE UMC
SHEPHERD UMC
ST CHARLES UMC
ST LOUIS: FIRST UMC
STANDISH: BEACON OF LIGHT UMC
TURK LAKE UMC
U M MINISTRIES OF MECOSTA COUNTY
Big Rapids First Campus
UM MINISTRIES OF MECOSTA COUNTY
Big Rapids Third Avenue Campus
UM MINISTRIES OF MECOSTA COUNTY
Paris Campus
WEIDMAN UMC
WINN UMC
APPOINTMENTS
Lamarr Gibson
Lamarr Gibson
Mark Mitchell
Anika-Kafi Summers
PULPIT SUPPLY
PULPIT SUPPLY
Timothy Trommater
Ian McDonald
PULPIT SUPPLY
William Cleland
Jeremy Africa
Bethany Maciejewski
Micheal Kelley
PULPIT SUPPLY
William Chu
Donald Ferris-McCann
William Chu
PULPIT SUPPLY
Scott Bouldrey
Cheryl Mancier
Zella Daniel
Lenora Whitecotton
Daniel Hofmann
Steven Young
Anika-Kafi Summers
Amy Lee Terhune
Reed Swanson
Jung Du Paik
William Chu
Brenda Gordon
Billie Gillespie-Brown
Russell Poirier
Melissa Wagner
Jeremy Wicks
Cynthia Greene
105
RE
RE
FL
FL
FT
FT
FT
FT
FE
FL
1/4
FT
FL
FE
FL
FL
FT
FT
FT
FT
FE
FE
FE
FT
FT
FT
FL
RL
PL
PE
FE
RE
FL
FE
RE
PL
FE
FE
RL
FL
PL
FL
FT
1/4
1/2
FT
FT
1/2
FT
FT
1/2
3/4
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
FT
FE
FT
STATUS
RL
PL
FE
SERVICE TIME
1/2
1/2
FT
RE
PE
FL
FE
FL
FE
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
EAST WINDS DISTRICT
District Superintendent, Margie Crawford
Executive Assistant, Jodi Fuller
CHURCH
ALGONAC: TRINITY UMC
AVOCA UMC
BAD AXE: FIRST UMC
BIRCH RUN UMC
BROWN CITY UMC
BURTON: OPEN DOOR UMC
CAPAC UMC
CASS CITY UMC
CENTRAL LAKEPORT UMC
CHESANING: TRINITY UMC
PASTOR
Rodney Diggs
Joseph Fetterly
Timothy Callow
PULPIT SUPPLY
Wallace Crawford
Kimberly Metzer
Lisa Clark
Timothy Callow
Curtis Clarke
Janine Plum
106
CLARKSTON UMC
CLIO: BETHANY UMC
COLUMBIAVILLE UMC
CORUNNA UMC
DAVISON UMC
ELBA UMC
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
FENTON UMC
FLINT: ASBURY UMC
FLINT: BETHEL UMC
FLINT: CALVARY UMC
FLINT: COURT STREET UMC
FLINT: HOPE UMC
FLUSHING UMC
FORESTER UMC
FOSTORIA UMC
GAINES UMC
GOODRICH UMC
GRAND BLANC UMC
HALSEY UMC
HARBOR BEACH UMC
HAYES UMC
HENDERSON UMC
HOLLY: MT BETHEL UMC
HOWARTH UMC
JEDDO UMC
JUDDVILLE UMC
KILMANAGH UMC
LAINGSBURG UMC
LAKE FENTON UMC
LAKE ORION UMC
LEXINGTON UMC
LINDEN UMC
MACOMB: FAITH UMC
MARYSVILLE UMC
MAYVILLE UMC
MIDDLEBURY UMC
MILLINGTON UMC
MT MORRIS: FIRST UMC
NEW LOTHROP: FIRST UMC
NORTH BRANCH: FIRST UMC
OREGON UMC
OTISVILLE UMC
OWENDALE UMC
OWOSSO: FIRST UMC
OWOSSO: TRINITY UMC
OXFORD UMC
PAINT CREEK UMC
PIGEON: FIRST UMC
PINNEBOG UMC
PORT AUSTIN UPC
PORT HOPE UMC
PORT HURON: FIRST UMC
PORT HURON: NORTH STREET UMC
MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Christina White
Michele Rousseau
Amy Mayo-Moyle
Megan Walther
Sarah Elliott
Philip Tousley
Russell Logston
Rob McPherson
Jeanne Wisenbaugh
Coleen Wilsdon
Matthew Packer
Jeffrey Jaggers
Tommy McDoniel
Naylo Hopkins
Gregory Timmons
Jeremy Peters
Gregory Timmons
Ruth VanderSande
Lisa Clark
David Freeland
Barbara Benjamin
Nicolas Berlanga
Brian West
Carol Bouse
Karen Jensen-Kinney
Benita Graf
Jeffrey Harper
Leah Caron
Marvin Herman
Joseph Fetterly
Russell Logston
Heather Nowak
Kendra Holcomb-Densmore
Vincent Slocum
Lawrence Wik
Geraldine Hamlen
Robert Easlick
Dianne VanMarter
Curtis Clarke
Nathan Jeffords
Kendra Holcomb-Densmore
David Collins
Ralph Pieper
Russell Logston
Theodore Alkins
Jeanne Wisenbaugh
Carol Freeland
David Leineke
Mona Joslyn
Mona Joslyn
Julius Del Pino
Marvin Herman
David Leineke
Clifford Radtke
Clifford Radtke
Karen Jensen-Kinney
Wilson (Drew) Hart
Patricia Hoppenworth
2024
FD
PD
FE
FE
OE
RE
RE
FE
OF
PL
DM
FE
RL
FL
FL
FE
FL
FE
FL
RL
FE
PE
FE
FE
FL
PL
SY
PL
FL
PL
RE
FL
FL
PL
FE
FE
HL
RL
FL
FL
FL
RE
RE
RE
PL
OF
FL
FL
FE
FE
RE
FL
FL
RL
RL
FL
FE
RL
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
FT
FT
1/2
3/4
1/4
FT
1/4
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/4
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
1/2
1/4
FT
1/2
FT
FT
FT
1/4
FT
FT
1/2
1/2
FT
FT
FT
1/2
1/2
FT
1/2
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
FT
FT
3/4
3/4
FT
FT
1/2
2024
RICHMOND: FIRST UMC
ROMEO UMC
SANDUSKY: FIRST UMC
SEBEWAING: TRINITY UMC
THOMAS UMC
UNITED IN CHRIST UMC
VASSAR: FIRST UMC
VERNON UMC
WASHINGTON UMC
WATROUSVILLE UMC
WEST BERLIN UMC
WEST DEERFIELD UMC
WEST VIENNA UMC
YALE UMC
APPOINTMENTS
Sunhwa Hopgood
Devin Smith
Lisa Clark
Heather Nowak
Kristen LePalm
Ryan Walker
Dennis Irish
Terri Bentley
Sunhwa Hopgood
PULPIT SUPPLY
Patricia Hoppenworth
Theodore Alkins
Carol Freeland
Joseph Baunoch
107
PE
FE
FL
FL
PL
FL
FE
RL
PE
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/4
FT
FT
1/4
FT
RL
PL
FL
RE
1/2
1/2
FT
½
STATUS
FE
PE
FE
FE
FD
FE
FE
SERVICE TIME
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
Jung Yum
Scott Manning
Andrew Lee
Suzanne Todd
Carl Gladstone
Stephen Perrine
Willie Smith
Willie Council
Latha Ravi
Faith Fowler
Faith Fowler
FE
FE
FE
FE
FD
RE
RE
PL
FE
FE
FE
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/4
1/2
3/4
FT
FT
Paul Perez
Anne Hillman
Audrey Mangum
John Ilunga Ngoie Kabala
Gertrude Mukalay
Anthony Ballah
Taek Kim
Lester Mangum
Theodore Whitely
Cornelius Davis
Kenneth Johnson
Lydie Ngoie
Jonathan Combs
Albert Rush
Dominic Tommy
Carter Grimmett
FD
DC
PE
FE
FE
PE
FE
RE
RE
FE
SY
FL
FL
FL
RE
RE
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
1/4
FT
1/4
FT
FT
FT
1/4
FT
GREATER DETROIT DISTRICT
District Superintendent, Darryl Totty
Executive Assistant, Dwanda Hayton
CHURCH
BELLEVILLE: FIRST UMC
BEVERLY HILLS UMC
BIRMINGHAM: EMBURY UMC
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST UMC
BIRMINGHAM: FIRST - Berkley First Campus
CARLETON UMC
CLAWSON UMC
COMMERCE UMC
DEARBORN: FIRST UMC
DEARBORN: GOOD SHEPHERD UMC
DENTON: FAITH UMC
DETROIT: CALVARY UMC
DETROIT: CASS COMMUNITY UMC
DETROIT: CASS COMMUNITY
World Bldg. Campus
DETROIT: CENTRAL UMC
DETROIT: CONANT AVENUE UMC
DETROIT: FRENCH UMC
DETROIT: GRACE COMMUNITY UMC
DETROIT: METROPOLITAN UMC
DETROIT: PEOPLE’S UMC
DETROIT: RESURRECTION UMC
DETROIT: SCOTT MEMORIAL UMC
DETROIT: ST PAUL UMC
DETROIT: TRINITY-FAITH UMC
DOWNRIVER UMC
EASTPOINTE: IMMANUEL UMC
ERIE UMC
FARMINGTON HILLS: NARDIN PARK UMC
PASTOR
Gregory Buchner
Beatrice Alghali
John Ilunga Ngoie Kabala
Charles Boayue
Sarah Alexander
Zachary Dunlap
Charles Boayue
108
MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
FARMINGTON: FIRST UMC
FARMINGTON: ORCHARD UMC
FERNDALE: FIRST UMC
FLAT ROCK: FIRST UMC
FRANKLIN: COMMUNITY UMC
GROSSE POINTE UMC
HARPER WOODS: REDEEMER UMC
HAZEL PARK: FIRST UMC
LAMBERTVILLE UMC
LIVONIA: CLARENCEVILLE UMC
LIVONIA: NEWBURG UMC
LIVONIA: ST MATTHEW’S UMC
MADISON HTS: FIRST UMC
MADISON HTS: VIETNAMESE MINISTRY UMC
MELVINDALE: CENTRO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO UMC
MONROE: ST PAUL’S UMC
MT CLEMENS: FIRST UMC
NEW BALTIMORE: GRACE UMC
NEW HUDSON UMC
NORTHVILLE: FIRST UMC
NOVI UMC
NOVI: KOREAN COMMUNITY UMC
OMO: ZION UMC
PONTIAC: GRACE AND PEACE COMMUNITY
PONTIAC: ST JOHN UMC
REDFORD: ALDERSGATE UMC Brightmoor Campus UMC
REDFORD: ALDERSGATE UMC
RIVERVIEW UMC
ROCHESTER HILLS: ST LUKE’S UMC
ROCHESTER: ST PAUL’S UMC
ROSEVILLE: TRINITY UMC
ROYAL OAK: FIRST UMC
SOUTH ROCKWOOD UMC
SOUTHFIELD: HOPE UMC
STERLING HEIGHTS: FIRST UMC
TRENTON: FAITH UMC
TRENTON: FIRST UMC
TROY: BIG BEAVER UMC
TROY: FIRST UMC
UTICA UMC
WALLED LAKE UMC
WARREN: FIRST UMC
WATERFORD: CENTRAL UMC
WATERFORD: FOUR TOWNS UMC
WATERFORD: TRINITY UMC
WEST BLOOMFIELD UMC
WESTLAND: ST JAMES UMC
WYANDOTTE: FIRST UMC
Anthony Hood
Laura Speiran
Sungjoon Hahm
Weatherly Verhelst
Rachael Dunlap
Jon Pohl
David Eardley
Marshall Murphy
Brian Steele
Bryan Kilpatrick
Christopher Grimes
Chad Parmalee
Rodney Gasaway
Nicholas Bonsky
John Ilunga Ngoie Kabala
Nhan Nguyen
Carmen Gandarilla-Becerra
Rey Mondragon
Daniel Hart
Alicea Williams
Ann Birchmeier
John Pajak
Sarah Wheatley
Marsha Woolley
Eun Sik Poy
Eun Sik Poy
Carter Cortelyou
Rosaline Green
Carter Cortelyou
Rachel Kain
Nadine Johnson
Rachel Kain
Ava Euper
Scott Manning
Elbert Dulworth
Christopher Heldt
Bridget Nelson
Jeffrey Nelson
Robert Prud’homme
Jennifer Tripoli
Ava Euper
Benjamin Smalls
Edwin Harris
Tara Gay
Heidi Reinker
Susanne Hierholzer
Myra Moreland
Donald Gotham
Kenny Walkup
Melissa Claxton
Jack Mannschreck
George Marck
Jon Pohl
Elizabeth Hurd
Sharon Appling
Stephen Euper
2024
FE
FD
FE
FE
FE
FL
FE
FL
FE
FL
FL
FE
FD
FE
FE
PL
FL
FE
FE
FD
FL
FL
FL
FE
FE
FE
FE
RL
FE
PE
PL
PE
FL
FE
FE
PL
FL
FE
PD
FL
FL
FE
PE
FE
FE
FE
PE
FE
PL
FE
FE
PL
FL
FE
LM
FE
FT
1/2
FT
3/4
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
3/4
FT
FT
FT
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
3/4
1/4
3/4
FT
1/4
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
3/4
FT
FT
1/4
FT
FT
1/2
FT
2024
APPOINTMENTS
109
GREATER SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
District Superintendent, Dean Prentiss
Executive Assistant, Mandana Nordbrock
CHURCH
ALBION: FIRST UMC
ALLEGAN UMC
ALMENA UMC
BANGOR: SIMPSON UMC
BARRY COUNTY: WOODLAND UMC
BATTLE CREEK: CHAPEL HILL UMC
BATTLE CREEK: CHRIST UMC
BATTLE CREEK: CONVIS UNION UMC
BATTLE CREEK: FIRST UMC
BATTLE CREEK: NEWTON UMC
BATTLE CREEK: WASHINGTON HTS UMC
BERRIEN COUNTY: LAKESIDE UMC
BRONSON: FIRST UMC
BUCHANAN: FIRST UMC
BURNIPS UMC
BURR OAK UMC
CASCO UMC
CASSOPOLIS UMC
CENTREVILLE UMC
CLIMAX UMC
COLDWATER UMC
COLOMA UMC
COLON UMC
CONCORD UMC
CONSTANTINE UMC
DELTON: FAITH UMC
DOWAGIAC: FIRST UMC
EDWARDSBURG: HOPE UMC
FENNVILLE UMC
FENNVILLE: PEARL UMC
GALIEN RIVER UMC
GANGES UMC
GIRARD UMC
GLENN UMC
GOBLES UMC
GULL LAKE UMC
HARTFORD UMC
HASTINGS: FIRST UMC
HASTINGS: HOPE UMC
HINCHMAN UMC
HOPKINS UMC
KALAMAZOO: FIRST UMC
KALAMAZOO: FIRST UMC
KALAMAZOO: MILWOOD UMC
KALAMAZOO: SUNNYSIDE UMC
KALAMAZOO: WESTWOOD UMC
KENDALL UMC
LAKE ODESSA: CENTRAL UMC
LAWRENCE UMC
LAWTON: ST PAUL’S UMC
LYON LAKE UMC
MARCELLUS UMC
PASTOR
Joel Fitzgerald
Julia Humenik
Leonard Schoenherr
Corey Simon
Kathleen Smith
Julia Elmore
Janet Wilson
Lawrence French
Lawrence French
Patricia Pebley
Cleoria French
Brenda Ludwig
David Elmore
Cynthia Veilleux
Craig VanBeek
Carl Litchfield
Christina Fleming
Wade Panse
Rodney Weseman
Joyce Vanderlip
Scott Marsh
Ryan Low Edwardson
David Elmore
Rachel Labram
Karen Wheat
Samuel Gordy
Christopher Momany
Robert Snodgrass
Robert Lynch
Robert Lynch
Cynthia Veilleux
Marcia Tucker
Brian Lightner
Philip Harrington
TBS
Melodye VanOudheusden
Douglas Tipken
Bryce Feighner
Tod Clark
Dawn Oldenburg
Kelsey French
John (Matt) Weiler
Julie Kline
Caleb Williams
Sandra Bibilomo
Sean Kidd
Glenn Litchfield
Paul Reissmann
Douglas Tipken
Ashlei Horn
Joel Fitzgerald
Donald Brooks
STATUS
FE
FE
RE
FE
RL
FE
PL
FL
FL
RL
FL
RL
FE
FL
FL
RE
SY
RE
OE
PE
FE
PE
FE
FL
RE
FL
FE
FL
RE
RE
FL
SY
FL
OR
SERVICE TIME
FT
FT
1/4
FT
1/4
FT
1/2
FT
FT
1/4
FT
1/4
FT
FT
FT
1/4
3/4
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
FT
FT
FT
1/2
1/2
FT
1/4
FT
1/4
RE
FL
FE
PL
PL
FL
FE
OF
FD
FD
FE
RE
FE
FL
PL
FE
SY
1/2
FT
FT
1/4
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/4
FT
FT
1/4
FT
1/2
110
MARSHALL UMC
MARTIN UMC
MENDON UMC
MONTEREY CENTER UMC
NASHVILLE UMC
NEW BUFFALO: WATER’S EDGE UMC
NILES: NEW JOURNEY UMC
NILES: PORTAGE PRAIRIE UMC
NORTH PARMA UMC
NOTTAWA UMC
OSHTEMO UMC
OTSEGO UMC
PARCHMENT UMC
PAW PAW UMC
PLAINWELL: FIRST UMC
PORTAGE: CHAPEL HILL UMC
QUINCY UMC
RIVERSIDE UMC
SAUGATUCK UMC
SCHOOLCRAFT UMC
SCHOOLCRAFT: PLEASANT VALLEY UMC
SCOTTS UMC
SHELBYVILLE UMC
SILVER CREEK UMC
SODUS: CHAPEL HILL UMC
SOUTH HAVEN: FIRST UMC
SPRINGPORT UMC
STEVENSVILLE UMC
STURGIS: FIRST UMC
THREE OAKS UMC
THREE RIVERS: CENTER PARK UMC
THREE RIVERS: FIRST UMC
THREE RIVERS: NINTH STREET UMC
TOWNLINE UMC
VICKSBURG UMC
WAYLAND UMC
WHITE PIGEON UMC
MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Erin Fitzgerald
Margaret Stoken
Carl Litchfield
Craig VanBeek
Crystal Fox
Kellas Penny
Duane Lindsey
Scott Smith
Luis Collazo
Alexander Miller
John Fisher
Ronald Hansen
Joseph Shaler
Daniel Phillips
Amee Paparella
Jessica Davenport
April Gutierrez
Rachel Labram
David Haase
Richard Vorel
Martin Cobb
Martin Cobb
Joyce Vanderlip
Margaret Stoken
Sara Carlson
Margaret Collins
Stephanie Norton
Luis Collazo
Elise Low Edwardson
Susan Babb
Kellas Penny
Matthew Oliver
Martin Cobb
Donald Brooks
James Robertson
Gregory Culver
Edrye Maurer
Michelle Perkins
2024
FE
FL
RE
FL
FL
FE
PL
FL
OE
SY
RE
RE
RE
PL
FE
FE
PE
FL
RL
SY
FE
FE
PE
FL
PL
PE
FE
OE
FE
FE
FE
PL
FE
SY
PL
FE
RE
SY
FT
FT
1/4
FT
FT
FT
3/4
FT
FT
1/4
1/2
FT
1/2
1/4
1/2
FT
FT
FT
1/4
1/4
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/4
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
1/2
FT
1/2
1/4
FT
1/2
1/4
STATUS
OE
RL
FE
FE
FE
FE
FE
FL
FL
FL
SERVICE TIME
FT
1/2
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FE
FT
HERITAGE DISTRICT
District Superintendent, Luann Rourke
Executive Assistant, Sarah Gillette
CHURCH
ADRIAN: FIRST UMC
ALLEN UMC
ANN ARBOR: FIRST - Greenwood Campus
ANN ARBOR: FIRST UMC
ANN ARBOR: KOREAN UMC
ANN ARBOR: WEST SIDE UMC
AZALIA UMC
BANCROFT UMC
BATH UMC
BLISSFIELD: EMMANUEL UMC
BLISSFIELD: FIRST UMC
PASTOR
Alice Ford
Beverly Clark
Nancy Lynn
Nancy Lynn
Jenaba Waggy
Hyun-Jun Cho
Adam Bissell
Matthew West
Scott Herald
David LaLone
PULPIT SUPPLY
Gunsoo Jung
2024
BRIGHTON: FIRST UMC
BRIGHTON: FIRST -Whitmore Lake: Wesley Campus
BRITTON: GRACE UMC
BROOKFIELD EATON UMC
CALHOUN COUNTY: HOMER UMC
CAMDEN UMC
CANTON: CHERRY HILL UMC
CHARLOTTE: LAWRENCE AVE UMC
CHELSEA: FIRST UMC
CLAYTON UMC
CLINTON UMC
DEERFIELD UMC
DELTA MILLS UMC
DEWITT: REDEEMER UMC
DEWITT: REDEEMER UMC - St Johns: First Campus
DIXBORO UMC
DUNDEE UMC
EAST LANSING: THE PEOPLES CHURCH
EAST LANSING: UNIVERSITY UMC
EATON RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
FELT PLAINS UMC
FOWLERVILLE: FIRST UMC
FOWLERVILLE: TRINITY UMC
FRONTIER UMC
GRAND LEDGE: FIRST UMC
GRASS LAKE UMC
GUNNISONVILLE UMC
HARTLAND UMC
HILLSDALE: FIRST UMC
HOLT UMC
HOWELL: FIRST UMC
HUDSON: FIRST UMC
IDA UMC
JACKSON: BROOKSIDE UMC
JACKSON: CALVARY UMC
JACKSON: FIRST UMC
JACKSON: TRINITY UMC
JEROME UMC
JONESVILLE UMC
KALAMO UMC
LANSING: CENTRAL UMC
LANSING: GRACE UMC
LANSING: SYCAMORE CREEK UMC
LANSING: SYCAMORE CREEK - Eastwood Campus
LANSING: SYCAMORE CREEK - Potterville Campus
LESLIE UMC
LIVING GRACE MINISTRY UMC
LIVINGSTON CIRCUIT: PLAINFIELD UMC
LONDON UMC
MACON UMC
MANCHESTER UMC
MASON: FIRST UMC
APPOINTMENTS
111
Lindsey Hall
Jonathan Reynolds
Lindsey Hall
Jonathan Reynolds
William Lass
Janet Shaffer
Beverly Clark
Brian Comiskey
Robert Schoenhals
John Messner
Joy Barrett
Rodney Gasaway
Jacquelyn Roe
Michelle McCalla
Bradley Vasey
Wendy Willis
Deborah Thomas
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Mary Butler-Loring
Sean LaGuire
Haley Hansen
Melanie Carey
Melany Chalker
Rhonda Osterman
Scott Herald
Melissa Noll
Deborah Cole
Kayla Roosa
Lawrence Embury
David LaLone
Terry Melton
Anthony Tomasino
Anita Hahn
Douglas McMunn
Marianne McMunn
Brian Comiskey
Kelly-Marie Zawodni
Jennifer Jue
Jennifer Jue
Bradley Luck
Jennifer Jue
Beverly Clark
Teresa Zimmerman
Dale Williams
Richard Burstall
Leslee Fritz
Thomas Arthur
Mark Aupperlee
Michal White
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Rhonda Osterman
Steve Khang
Melissa Noll
Matthew West
Michael Vollmer
Susan Hitts
Suzanne Goodwin
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MILAN: MARBLE MEMORIAL UMC
MILFORD UMC
MILLVILLE UMC
MONTGOMERY UMC
MORENCI UMC
MORRICE UMC
MUNITH UMC
NAPOLEON UMC
NORTH LAKE UMC
OAK GROVE UMC
Matthew West
David Huseltine
Rhonda Osterman
Brian Comiskey
PULPIT SUPPLY
Scott Herald
Stephan Weinberger
Dave Schwartz
Trisha Farrell
Douglas McMunn
Marianne McMunn
Dillon Burns
Allison Williams
Gunsoo Jung
Jonathan Vitale
Robert Miller
Ian Boley
Penelope Nunn
Janet Shaffer
Jacquelyn Roe
Mary Barrett
Amy Triebwasser
Mary Hagley
Mary McInnes
Michelle McCalla
Stephan Weinberger
Brian Comiskey
Michael Vollmer
Dale Williams
Jodi Cartwright
YooJin Kim
Mary Barrett
Paula Vergowven
Bradley Vasey
Jennifer Ward
Paula Vergowven
Christopher Butson
Cori Clevenger
Christopher Butson
Robert Schoenhals
OKEMOS: COMMUNITY CHURCH
PETERSBURG UMC
PINCKNEY: ARISE UMC
PLYMOUTH: FIRST UMC
READING UMC
ROBBINS UMC
ROLLIN CENTER UMC
SALEM GROVE UMC
SALINE: FIRST UMC
SOUTH LYON: FIRST UMC
SPRINGVILLE UMC
STOCKBRIDGE UMC
STOKES CHAPEL UMC
STONY CREEK UMC
SUNFIELD UMC
TECUMSEH UMC
WACOUSTA: COMMUNITY UMC
WATERLOO VILLAGE UMC
WEBBERVILLE UMC
WELLSVILLE UMC
WILLIAMSTON UMC
WILLIAMSTON: CROSSROADS UMC
WILLOW UMC
YPSILANTI: FIRST UMC
YPSILANTI: LINCOLN CMNTY UMC
YPSILANTI: ST MATTHEW’S UMC
2024
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NORTHERN SKIES DISTRICT
District Superintendent, Scott Harmon
Executive Assistant, Diana Byar
CHURCH
ALDEN UMC
ALGONQUIN UMC
ALPENA: FIRST UMC
AMASA: GRACE UMC
BARK RIVER UMC
BARNARD UMC
BELLAIRE: COMMUNITY UMC
BERGLAND UMC
BOYNE CITY: COMPASS COMMUNITY CHURCH
BOYNE FALLS UMC
PASTOR
Katherine Waggoner
Martin Johnston
Robert Nystrom
Victoria Prewitt
David Wichert
Karen Harriman
Scott Lindenberg
Peter LeMoine
Sarah Hescheles
Douglas Obwoge
2024
CALUMET UMC
CENTRAL LAKE UMC
CHARLEVOIX: GREENSKY HILL UMC
CHEBOYGAN: ST PAUL’S UMC
CHURCHILL UMC
CRYSTAL FALLS: CHRIST UMC
EAST JORDAN UMC
EMMET COUNTY: NEW HOPE UMC
ESCANABA: CENTRAL UMC
ESCANABA: FIRST UMC
EWEN UMC
GLADSTONE: MEMORIAL UMC
GLENNIE UMC
GRAYLING: MICHELSON MEMORIAL UMC
HANCOCK: FIRST UMC
HARBOR SPRINGS UMC
HARRISVILLE UMC
HERMANSVILLE: FIRST UMC
HORTON BAY COMMUNITY CHURCH
HOUGHTON: GRACE UMC
HULBERT: TAHQUAMENON UMC
IRON MOUNTAIN: TRINITY UMC
IRONWOOD: WESLEY UMC
ISHPEMING: WESLEY UMC
KALKASKA UMC
LAKE CITY UMC
LAKE LINDEN UMC
LINCOLN UMC
MANCELONA UMC
MANISTIQUE: FIRST UMC
MARQUETTE: HOPE UMC
MARQUETTE: HOPE - Connection Center Campus
MARQUETTE: HOPE - Negaunee Mitchell Campus
MARQUETTE: HOPE - Skandia Campus
MENOMINEE: FIRST UMC
MERRITT-BUTTERFIELD UMC
MICHIGAMME: WOODLAND UMC
MILLERSBURG UMC
MIO UMC
MOORESTOWN-STITTSVILLE UMC
MUNISING UMC
ONAWAY UMC
ONTONAGON UMC
OSCODA UMC
OSCODA: INDIAN MISSION UMC
OSSINEKE UMC
PAINESDALE: ALBERT PAINE MEMORIAL UMC
PARADISE UMC
PETOSKEY UMC
QUINNESEC: FIRST UMC
ROCKLAND: ST PAUL’S UMC
ROSCOMMON: GOOD SHEPHERD UMC
ROSE CITY: TRINITY UMC
SAULT STE MARIE: CENTRAL UMC
SOUTH BOARDMAN UMC
SPRATT UMC
APPOINTMENTS
113
Nelson Hall
Katherine Waggoner
Sarah Sheaffer
Kristen Coristine
Helen Alford
Victoria Prewitt
Karen Harriman
Michelle Merchant
David Wichert
David Wichert
Theodore Trudgeon
Terri Branstrom
Sharon Haynes
Mark Miller
Tae Gyu Shin
Kristen Coristine
Reeve Segrest
Jeffrey Gagne
Kathryn Cadarette
Eric Falker
James Robinson
Crystal Thomas
Pamela Starr
Scott Sherrill
Yong Woo
James Noggle
Nelson Hall
Reeve Segrest
Douglas Obwoge
B. J. Ash
Kristine Hintz
Christopher Hintz
Erica Thomas
RL
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Gordon Grigg
J Albert Barchue
Paul Peterson
Janice Miller
Paula Timm Potrykus
J Albert Barchue
Sandra Kolder
Janice Miller
Peter LeMoine
Pamela Harkema
Pamela Harkema
Reeve Segrest
Eric Falker
James Robinson
Julie Greyerbiehl
Crystal Thomas
Peter LeMoine
Thomas Hoffmeyer
Helen Alford
Martin Johnston
Yong Woo
Robert Nystrom
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ST IGNACE UMC
STEPHENSON UMC
TRENARY UMC
WAKEFIELD UMC
WEST BRANCH: FIRST UMC
WHITE PINE COMMUNITY UMC
WILBER UMC
Nathaniel Starkey
Gordon Grigg
Sandra Kolder
Pamela Starr
Michelle Forsyth
Peter LeMoine
Sharon Haynes
2024
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WESTERN WATERS DISTRICT
District Superintendent, Jodie Flessner
Executive Assistant, Liz Bode
CHURCH
ALLENDALE: VALLEY CHURCH
BALDWIN: COVENANT COMMUNITY UMC
BOWNE CENTER UMC
BRETHREN: EPWORTH UMC
BYRON CENTER UMC
CADILLAC UMC
CADILLAC: SOUTH COMMUNITY UMC
CALEDONIA UMC
CEDAR SPRINGS UMC
CHASE: BARTON UMC
CLAYBANKS UMC
COOPERSVILLE: FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
COURTLAND-OAKFIELD UMC
CRYSTAL VALLEY UMC
EAST NELSON UMC
ELBERTA UMC
EMPIRE UMC
FRANKFORT UMC
FREE SOIL - FOUNTAIN UMC
FREE SOIL-FOUNTAIN UMC - Fountain Campus
FREMONT UMC
GEORGETOWN UMC
GRAND HAVEN: CHURCH OF THE DUNES
GRAND RAPIDS: ALDERSGATE UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: FIRST UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: LA NUEVA ESPERANZA UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: NORTHLAWN UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: RESTORATION COMMUNITY UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: SAINT PAUL’S UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: SOUTH UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: TRINITY UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: VIETNAMESE UMC
GRANDVILLE UMC
GRANT UMC
GRAWN UMC
HARRIETTA UMC
HART UMC
HESPERIA UMC
HOLLAND: FIRST UMC
KESWICK UMC
PASTOR
Matthew Bistayi
Cherlyn McKanders
Cathy Rafferty
Michael Riegler
James Walker
Karen Sorden
Karen Sorden
Christine Beaudoin
Michelle Vallier
Cherlyn McKanders
Gary Peterson
Cori Conran
Robert Stover
David Pratt
Michelle Vallier
Penny Parkin
Melody Olin
Penny Parkin
Richard Roberts
Ralph Posnik
Martin Phillips
Louis Grettenberger
Jeremy Williams
Steven McCoy
Susan Petro
Ricardo Angarita
Zachary McNees
Banza Mukalay
Briony Desotell
Christine Beaudoin
Michael Desotell
Daniel Nguyen
Ryan Wieland
Julie Lawhead
Irene Starr
Julie Lawhead
Cydney Idsinga
Ralph Posnik
Letisha Bowman
LuAnne Stanley Hook
Tania Dozeman
Phillip Friedrick
2024
KINGSLEY UMC
LAKE ANN UMC
LELAND UMC
LOWELL: FIRST UMC
LOWELL: VERGENNES UMC
LUDINGTON: ST PAUL UMC
LUDINGTON: UNITED CHURCH
MANTON UMC
MARNE UMC
MEARS UMC
MESICK UMC
MIDDLEVILLE UMC
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS: TEMPLE UMC
MUSKEGON: CENTRAL UMC
MUSKEGON: LAKE HARBOR UMC
NEWAYGO UMC
NORTH MUSKEGON: COMMUNITY UMC
NORTHPORT: INDIAN UMC
OLD MISSION PENINSULA UMC
PARMELEE UMC
PENTWATER: CENTENARY UMC
ROCKFORD UMC
SHELBY UMC
SITKA UMC
SPARTA UMC
TRAVERSE BAY UMC
TRAVERSE CITY: CENTRAL UMC
WALKERVILLE UMC
WHITE CLOUD UMC
WHITE LAKE UMC
WILLIAMSBURG UMC
WYOMING PARK UMC
WYOMING: WESLEY PARK UMC
APPOINTMENTS
Colleen Wierman
Ishmael Mathiu
Timothy Woycik
James Brillhart
Scott Loomis
Joseph Beavan
Hillary Thurston-Cox
Jeffrey Swainston
Dongyun Kim
Beverley Williams
Michael Riegler
Ronald Worley
Jeffrey Bowman
Robert Cook
Mary Ivanov
Mark Huff
Robert Blanchard
Mary Hofmann
Andrea Johnson
Ronald Worley
Vaughn Thurston-Cox
Anna Moon
Beverley Williams
Jan Johnson
Kevin Guetschow
Matthew Chapman
Linda Stephan
Joan VanDessel
David Pratt
Mark Huff
Timothy Dibble
Matthew Chapman
Barry Petrucci
Gregory Kendrick
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2024
ROLL OF DECEASED CLERGY MEMBERS
NAME
J. Leon Andrews
A. Ray Grienke
Thomas L. Truby
Phylemon D. Titus
Anthony J. Shipley
Kenneth J. Bremer
David A. Cheyne
Robert E. Walton
George W. Fleming
John W. McNaughton
Georg F.W. Gerritsen
Robert P. Ward
Gary L. Sanderson
David A. Stout
Elaine M. Buker
Daniel J. Wallace
D. Keith Laidler
Ronald D. VanLente
Arthur L. Spafford
Gilbert J. MacDonald
David P. Rahn
Charles B. Jones
Nancy G. Powers
Betty K. Leitelt
Paul A. Damkoehler
James L. Rhinesmith
Donald B. Strobe
Robert Duggan
Allen C. Myers
Mar R. Babb
Verne C. Summers
Paul D. Scheiber
Ruth A. McCully
Philip P. Steele
Wayne W. Brookshear
William D. Schoonover
Richard A. Selleck
Michael E. Long
Marcos A. Gutierrez
Wesley . Brun
Gordon E. Spalenka
Eric S. Hammar
Bertram W. VerMeulen
Harold F. Filbrandt
Robert L. Kersten
David M. Liscomb
David M. Hurst
Martha C. Ball
James A. Smith
Barbara Lewis-Lakin
Richard A. Youells
Dale F. Jaquette
Thomas E. Tarpley, Sr.
DATE OF DEATH
1/20/2020
3/10/2020
3/16/2020
3/23/2020
4/1/2020
4/3/2020
4/11/2020
4/13/2020
4/16/2020
5/11/2020
5/15/2020
5/26/2020
5/28/2020
5/29/2020
6/4/2020
6/9/2020
7/1/2020
7/1/2020
7/2/2020
7/23/2020
7/17/2020
8/15/2020
9/27/2020
10/28/2020
10/31/2020
11/5/2020
11/20/2020
11/23/2020
11/26/2020
12/1/2020
12/7/2020
12/10/2020
12/10/2020
12/12/2020
12/19/2020
12/29/2020
12/29/2020
1/7/2021
1/17/2021
1/26/2021
1/30/2021
2/23/2021
3/14/2021
4/9/2021
4/10/2021
4/6/2021
4/27/2021
6/3/2021
6/24/2021
6/29/2021
7/1/2021
6/24/2021
8/15/2021
PLACE OF DEATH
Grand Rapids, MI
St. Joseph, MO
Oregon City, OR
Waycross, GA
Southfield, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Brooklyn, NY
South Haven, MI
Kalamazoo, MI
Port Huron, MI
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Flushing, MI
Gladwin, MI
Pensacola, FL
Davison, MI
Holland, MI
South Haven, MI
Saline, MI
Oscoda, MI
Grand Blanc, MI
Detroit, MI
Muskegon, MI
Flint, MI
Lansing, MI
Bryn Mawr, PA
Irvine, CA
Louisville, KY
AGE
90
82
73
82
80
66
77
83
80
81
85
92
83
81
87
93
88
66
94
91
73
91
67
68
67
97
92
81
Grand Rapids, MI
Sturgis, MI
Grand Ledge, MI
Roscommon, MI
Dundee, MI
Kalamazoo, MI
Crystal River, FL
Kalamazoo, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Muskegon, MI
Southgate, MI
Novi, MI
Wyoming, MI
Brighton, MI
Fremont, MI
South Haven, MI
Chandler, AZ
Glendale, AZ
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
Saginaw, MI
West Bloomfield, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
75
60
93
62
87
83
94
94
91
65
79
80
89
91
87
89
89
88
92
83
90
67
88
91
79
Ypsilanti, MI
ADMISSION
CONFERENCE
DATE
West Michigan
1959
South Indiana
1969
Oregon-Idaho
1971
Texas
1967
New York
1962
West Michigan
1990
West Michigan
1973
West Ohio
1959
West Michigan
1965
Detroit
1971
Detroit
1972
Detroit
1949
Detroit
1964
Detroit
1969
West Michigan
1985
Detroit
1956
West Michigan
1957
W. North Carolina
1991
Michigan, EUB
1951
Detroit
1979
Detroit
1978
Detroit
1986
West Michigan
2006
Detroit
2008
West Michigan
2008
New Jersey
1946
West Michigan
1956
Detroit
1989
Formerly Presb., NY 1964
West Michigan
1980
West Ohio
1993
West Michigan
1955
West Michigan
1959
Detroit
1998
West Michigan
1964
Detroit
1958
Detroit
1966
West Michigan
1961
West Michigan
1983
Puerto Rico
1980
Missouri
1963
West Michigan
1957
Detroit
1952
West Michigan
1958
West Michigan
1959
West Michigan
1963
Detroit
1965
Detroit
1961
Detroit
1983
Detroit
1959
Detroit
1980
West Michigan
1960
West Michigan
1986
Detroit
2001
2024
Jack M. Bartholomew
Robert C. Hastings
John L. Moore
Gerald E. Mumford
Joseph A. Perez
Janet A. Lee
Paul E. Patterson
James D. Cochran
Conrad Higdon
Charles R. VanLente
David L. Fleming
James J.B. Montney
Charles D. McNary
Mack C. Strange
Theodore P. Townsend
David B. Nelson
Alonzo E. Vincent
Joseph H. Ablett
Daniel W. Biteman
Charles R. Marble
William T. Schomaker
Robert E. Jones Jr.
Charles Lewis
Carl L. Hausermann
Royal J. Synwolt
Leicester R. Longden
Joy E. Arthur
James K. Elliott
Robert D. Harvey
Alger T. Lewis
Bobby D. Whitlock
Valerie A. Fons
Barbara L. Franks
Pauline S. Hart
Andrew Jackson
Kenneth Tousley
Robert L. Wessman
Douglas E. Wingeier
Gregory B. Wood
Paul D. Mazur
Betty M. Blair
Karen A. Welch
Mary E. Spencer
Mona J. Dye
John D. Bailey
Paul F. Blomquist
Tom Brown, II
Bonnie D. Byadiah
H. Reginald Cattell
James E. Fox
James C. Grant
A. Theodore Halsted
Kenneth Kline
James M. Mathews
John L. Thompkins
William V. Payne
Allen Pebley
ROLL OF DECEASED CLERGY MEMBERS
8/16/2021
8/22/2021
9/4/2021
9/27/2021
10/5/2021
10/21/2021
11/13/2021
11/18/2021
12/5/2021
12/28/2021
1/12/12022
1/13/2022
1/18/2022
1/18/2022
1/19/2022
1/20/2022
1/26/2022
2/2/2022
2/28/2022
5/3/2022
5/9/2022
5/23/2022
6/21/2022
6/22/2022
6/29/2022
7/6/2022
7/18/2022
7/19/2022
8/1/2022
8/5/2022
8/7/2022
12/10/2022
11/1/2022
9/16/2022
11/8/2022
10/26/2022
12/31/2022
12/19/2022
10/19/2022
9/15/2022
8/8/2022
9/25/2022
11/19/2022
10/28/2022
2/10/2023
3/20/2023
3/30/2023
3/4/2023
3/6/2023
2/19/2023
1/31/2023
1/26/2023
4/9/2023
4/17/2023
3/17/2023
3/30/2023
4/29/2023
Ionia, MI
Hastings, MI
Allegan, MI
Richmond, IN
88
88
96
93
91
89
93
92
87
80
71
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PASTORAL RECORD
This Pastoral Record indicates appointments, including clergy of other annual conferences and denominations
serving within the Michigan Conference, but is not necessarily a pension record. The date given after each
appointment represents the initial year of that appointment, with changes occurring immediately following Annual Conference unless otherwise noted.
Membership status codes:
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under provisions of 1992 or earlier Discipline)
Deacon in Full Connection
Elder in Full Connection
Full Time Local Pastor
Honorable Location
Local Pastor (Approved but Not Appointed)
Deacon Member of Other Conference
OE = Elder Member of Other Conference
OF = Other Denomination
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OR = Retired Member of Other Conference
PD = Provisional Deacon
PE = Provisional Elder
PL = Part Time Local Pastor
RA = Retired Associate Member
RD = Retired Deacon in Full Connection
RE = Retired Elder
RHL = Retired Honorable Location
RL = Retired Local Pastor
RP = Retired Provisional Member
SP = Student Local Pastor
DSA = District Superintendent Assignment
Retired status is also indicated with an asterisk (*) before the name.
Pertaining to the former West Michigan Conference clergy, D stands for year of ordination as Deacon, FE for
the year of ordination as Elder, PE for the year of Provisional Elder, PD for the year of Provisional Deacon, R
for the year of Retirement.
The following pertains to how the former Detroit Conference clergy are shown:
F
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Received on Trial (probationary member, 1968 and prior)
“P,” “F,” and “T” are exclusive to the former Detroit Conference.
“D” is exclusive to the former West Michigan Conference.
Where a year only is given, the date is assumed to be July 1.
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*Ackerman, Gordon E. –
[(RE) T 1962; F 1964] E.U.B. IL Conf 1959; Symerton IL 1960; North Detroit 1962; Detroit: Rice 1964; Detroit:
West Outer Drive 9/1966; Frankenmuth 10/1969; Tecumseh 1983; Clawson 1988; Retired 2001.
*Adams, Craig L. (Robin) –
[(RE) D 1973; FE 1977; RE 2010] Wolf Lake 1975; Saugatuck, Ganges 1979; Horton Bay 1984; Ionia: Zion
1994; Weidman 9/16/1999; Carlisle 2006; Mt Pleasant: Trinity, Countryside, Leaton 12/1/2009; Retired 2010;
Grand Rapids: Northlawn 2018-2019; Lake Odessa: Lakewood (1/2) 2022 .
Africa, Jeremy P. (Kaura) –
[(FE) PE 2005; FE 2008] Plymouth: First (assoc) June 1, 2005; Midland: First (assoc) 2006; Goodrich 2010; Livonia: St. Matthew’s 2015; Otsego 2022; Midland: First 2024.
*Ainslie, Pegg –
[(RE) D 1975; FE 1978; RE 1997] Okemos Community Church (Assoc) 11/01/1991; Lansing: Central (Assoc)
1993; Retired 1997.
Alexander, Sarah (Matthew) –
[(FD) PD 2016; FD 2019] Young Leaders Initiative Motown Mission Director 5/23/2016; Birmingham: First Director of Young Adult & High School Ministries (¶331.1c) 2019.
Alford, Helen –
[(PL) PL 2019] Rose City: Trinity ( ½) 2019; Rose City: Trinity (3/4) Churchill (1/4) 2022.
Alghali, Beatrice S. –
[(PE) PL 2019; FL 2021; PE 2024] Azalia, London (½) 2019; North Lake 2021; Beverly Hills (PE) 2024.
Alkins, Theodore A. (Deb) [(PL) PL 1/1/2021] North Branch: First, Silverwood (½) 1/1/2021; North Branch, West Deerfield (1/2) 2023.
*Allan, John R. (Karen Jean) –
[(RA) LD 1964; LE 1966; RA 1998] Farwell 1960; Croswell 1/1966 ; Marlette 1979; Retired 8/31/1998.
*Allen, Terry W. (Sandra) –
[(RE) P 1971; F 1974; RE 2006] Birmingham: Embury (assoc) 1973; Flint: Flint Park 1974; Hemlock, Nelson
Jan 1976; Regional Director, Pacific Northwest Area for Church World Service/CROP 1978; Southfield: Hope
1980; Ferndale: First 1983; Executive Director, UM Foundation of the Detroit Annual Conference 1989; Troy:
First 1990; Ypsilanti: First 1997; Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc) 2000; Livonia: Newburg 2002; leave of absence
9/1/2005; Retired 2006.
*Allie, Andrew A. (Madeir Boothe) –
[(RE) P 1976; F 1977; RE 2009] Detroit: Westlawn 1976; Detroit: Peoples 1977; Pontiac: St. John’s Feb 1981;
Detroit: Scott Memorial 5/1/1992; Flint District Superintendent 2001; Pontiac: St. John 2009; Retired
12/31/2009; Crossroads District Superintendent 4/1- 6/30/2012; Flint: Bethel 4/1- 6/20/2018; Flint: Bethel (interim) 2019-2020.
*Almeida, Jana Lynn (Gabriel) –
[(RE) D 1996; FE 1999; RE 2016] Vicksburg (Assoc) 1995; Grand Ledge: First 1997; Mt Pleasant: Trinity, Countryside 10/16/1999; Conference Ministry Consultant (½) 2004; Transitional Leave (¶354.2c.2) 01/01/2010; Riverdale: Lincoln Road (¾) 2010; Retired 2016.
Amick, John H. (Susan) –
[(FE) PE 2006; FE 2010] Allen Park: Trinity 2006; Redford: New Beginnings 2007; Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc)
2008; Flint: Hope 2012; Deputy General Secretary, International Disaster Relief, UMCOR 2013; Senior Director,
Disaster Relief UMCOR 2016; (¶344.1c appointed by GBGM) Director, Global Migration and Special Assignments, UMCOR 7/27/2020.
Amick, Susan D. (John) –
[(FD) PD 2014; FD 2018] Office of Christian United and Interreligious Relationships, UM Council of Bishops
2014; Transitional Leave 8/1/2014; Chaplaincy – Emory Spiritual Health, Missional 2016; Chaplain, Wesley
Woods Sr. Living (¶331.4b), Missional: Grace UMC 2018; Chaplain, Wesley Woods Sr. Living (¶331.4b), Missional: Decatur: First 2019; Chaplain, Wesley Woods Sr. Living (¶331.4b) Missional: North Decatur.
*Amstutz, David D. (Carrie) –
[(RE) P 1976; F 1979; RE 2018] Riley Center, Berville, West Berlin 1977; North Street 1981; New Baltimore:
Grace 3/1/1987; Lambertville 1990; Marysville 1997; leave of absence 2/15/1999; Davisburg 1999; Riverview
2001; Gladwin: First 2012; Retired 2018.
*Amundsen, William J. (Catherine) –
[(RE) D 1967; FE 1970; RE 2003] Edwardsburg: Hope 1969; Mesick, Harrietta 1972; Grand Rapids: Trinity
(Assoc) 1979; Lowell: First 5/01/1982; Grand Ledge: First 1993; Retired 2003.
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*Andrus, Richard C. (Jean) –
[(RE) P 1973; F 1976] Morrice, Bennington 9/1967; Jasper, Weston 1972; Bayport, Hayes 1975; New Baltimore:
Grace 1979; Warren: Wesley 2/1/1987; Warren: First (assoc) 1/16/1990; Mt. Clemens: First 1992; Retired 1999.
Angarita, Ricardo
[(FL) DSA 2020; PL 1/1/2022; FL 1/1/2024] Grand Rapids: La Nueva Esperanza 2021.
*Armstrong, Cheryl A. (Matt) –
[(RD) PD 2012; FD 2015; RD 2024] Respiratory Therapist at Helen DeVos Ped Pulmonary Clinic and Grand
Rapids: Genesis (Deacon) Pastoral Care Minister 2012; Respiratory Therapist at Helen DeVos Ped Pulmonary
Clinic and Missional at Lowell: First (Deacon Unpaid) 1/1/2014; Respiratory Therapist, Helen DeVos Pediatric
Pulmonary Clinic and Lowell: First (Deacon) Pastor of Discipleship (Paid) 10/9/2015; Field Clinical Specialist for
RespirTech Medical and Lowell: First (¼ - Missional Service) 2018; Clinical Affairs Manager, Teleflex 12/1/2022;
Retired 2024.
*Arnesen, Tonya M. (David) –
[(RE) P 1995; F 1997] ; RE 2024: First (assoc) 1995; New Baltimore: Grace 6/1/2000; Detroit: Metropolitan
2006; Dixboro 2011; Jackson: First 2019; Retired 2024.
Arthur, Thomas F. (Sarah) –
[(FE) PE 2009; FE 2012] Lansing: Sycamore Creek 2009; Lansing: Sycamore Creek, Potterville 9/01/2016;
Lansing: Sycamore Creek 12/8/2016; Lansing: Sycamore Creek, Lansing: Sycamore Creek - Potterville Campus, Lansing: Sycamore Creek - Eastwood Campus 2022.
Ash, B.J. –
[(PL) PL 2020] Manistique (½) 2020.
Aupperlee, Mark D. (Jana) –
[(FL) FL 2018] Lansing: Sycamore Creek (assoc) 1/1/2018; Lansing: Sycamore Creek, Lansing: Sycamore
Creek - Potterville Campus, Lansing: Sycamore Creek - Eastwood Campus (Associate) 2022.
*Ayoub, George H. (Elizabeth) –
[(RE) D 1984; E. PA FE 1987; RE 2023] Masonic Pathways Senior Living Services, St. Johns 09/24/1999;
(Transferred to WMC 2014) Executive Director of UM Camping 03/01/2014; Interim Executive Director of Michigan Area Camping 2015; Executive Director of Michigan Area Camping, 2018; Transitional Leave 8/8/2018;
Marlette: First 10/1/2018; Retired 2023.
Babb, Susan J. –
[(FE) D 1993; FE 1995] Transferred from W Ohio Conf 2004; Jackson: First (Assoc) 01/16/2004; Lakeview: New
Life 2015; Sturgis: First 2019.
*Babcock, Wayne H. (Lois) –
[(RE) D 1972; FE 1976; RE 2003] Townline, Bloomingdale 09/01/1969; Scottdale, Bridgman: Faith 1972; Marcellus, Wakelee 01/01/1975; Kingsley, Grant 1978; Webberville, Bell Oak 1983; Webberville 01/16/1987; Berrien
Springs 1991; Lawrence 1998; Retired 1/1/2003.
*Bacon, Eugene K. (Karen) –
[(RE) P 1976; F 1980; RE 2016] Flushing (assoc) 1978; Flint: Bristol, Dimond 1982; Madison Heights 1988;
Hancock: First 1995; Alpena 2006; Retired 2016.
*Badley, Thomas G. (Darlene) –
[(RE) T 1968; F 1971] Rea, Cone, Azalia 1965; Macon 1968; Harbor Beach, Port Hope 1970; Rochester: St.
Paul (assoc) 11/1973; Pontiac: Aldersgate, Elmwood 1975; Roseville 1978; Hancock 1984; Clio: Bethany 1988;
Livonia: Newburg 1997; Retired 2002.
*Baek, Seungho “Andy” (Hehyoung “Sarah”) –
[(RE) D 1987; FE 1993; RE 2020] Transferred from WI Conf 1997; Grand Rapids Suhbu Korean New Church
Ministry 7/16/1997; GBGM New Church Ministry-Suhbu Korean Congregation 2001; Suhbu Korean UMC 2005;
Church of All Nations (formerly Suhbu Korean,) Oakdale 2006; Schoolcraft 2008; West Ohio Conf, Columbus
Korean 2010; Union City (¾) , Athens (¼) 2012; Dundee 2015; New Hudson 2018; Retired 2020.
*Bailey, Anika –
[(RL) PL 2018; RL 2022] Forester, Port Sanilac 2018; Retired 2022; Forester, Port Sanilac 2022-2023.
*Bailey, Paul F. (Lynn) –
[(RE) D 1962; FE 1967; RE 2001] Transfer to West MI Conf 1978; Associate Director, MiCAP 1978; Honorable
Location 1979; Transfer to N NY Conf 1984; Transfer to Detroit Conf 1988; Transfer to West MI Conf 1995; Potterville, West Benton 1995; Retired 5/1/2001; Ionia: Easton 4/13/2003- 9/1/2004.
*Bailey, Wilson C. (Noreen) [(RE) PE 1999; FE 2002; RE 2007] Deerfield, Wellsville 1999; Wisner 9/1/1999; leave of absence 2005; Retired
9/30/2007.
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*Baker, Maureen V. (Robert) –
[(RE) PL 12/1/2002; PE 2007; FE 2010; RE 2019] Applegate 12/1/2002; Brown City 2007; Lexington 2013;
Mount Clemens: First 2017; Retired 2019.
*Baker, Melanie J. –
[(RE) D 1984; FE 1987; RE 2016] Empire 1985; Leave Of Absence 1988; North Adams, Jerome 10/1/1988; Battle Creek: Birchwood 1995; Sabbatical Leave 2003; Lansing: First 2004; Alma 7/15/2012; Personal Leave 2013;
Retired 2016.
*Baker, Peggy J. (Forrest) –
[(RE) D 1999; FE 2003; RE 2018] Comstock 1998; Outland Harper Creek (New Church Start) 2006; Battle
Creek: Baseline, Bellevue 2011; Retired 2018.
*Baker, Sheila F. (Keith) –
[(RL) PL 2005; RL 2014] Breedsville (PL) 2005; Townline 2005; Kalamazoo: Northwest 2007; Otsego: Trowbridge 2012; Retired 2/2/2014; Lacota 4/1/2023- 9/25/2023.
*Balfour, James R., II [(RE) P 1970; F 1974] Royal Oak: First (assoc) 1973; Rose City, Churchill 1975; Marquette: Grace, Skandia
1982; school 9/15/1986; Leave of Absence 1988; Pastoral Counselor/Administrator, Preventive & Rehabilitative
Center, Burns Medical Center 1989; St. Ignace 2002; Retired 2010.
Ball, John W. (Cyndi) –
[(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002] Mayville 1999; Leave of Absence 2007; Elkton (assoc) 4/15/2009; Brighton: First
(assoc) 2009; Lake Orion (assoc) 2013; Lake Orion (assoc) (¾), Celebrate Hope Consultant (¶344.1d) (¼)
2019; Celebrate Hope Consultant (FT) 2022.
*Ball, Thomas E. (Kelly) –
[(RE) D 982; FE 1986; RE 2022] Girard, Ellis Corners 1984; Climax, Scotts 12/01/1988; Farwell 1994; Pierson:
Heritage 2000; Cadillac 2007; Retired 2022.
Ballah, Anthony J. (Miatta Buxton-Ballah) –
[(PE) FL Nov 2016; PE 2023] Detroit: St. Paul, Beverly Hills 4/16/2016; Beverly Hills 2018; Detroit: Grace Community (formerly Second Grace) (senior pastor) 2022.
Barchue, J. Albert –
[(OE) OE 2016 Liberia Conf] Negaunee: Mitchell 2016; Pigeon: Salem 9/1/2020-2023; Pine River Parish: Moorestown-Sittsville, Merritt-Butterfield 2023.
*Barney, James W. (Marilyn) –
[(RE) D 1972; FE 1975; RE 2005] Transfer from New Hampshire Conf 1979; Munith, Pleasant Lake 1979;
Quincy 1983; Wayland 1987; Constantine 9/15/1991; Somerset Center 1998; Retired 8/31/2005.
*Barney, Marilyn B. (James) –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1990; RE 2008] Burnips, Monterey Center 1987; Three Rivers: Ninth Street, Jones 10/1/1991;
Hillside 1998; Retired 2008.
Barrett, Joy A. (Robert Long) –
[(FE) P 1982; FE 1985] Gordonville 1983; Sterling Heights 1988; Saginaw: State Street 1993; Ann Arbor District
Superintendent 1998; Chelsea 2004.
Barrett, Mary J. –
[(PL) PL 2016] Waterloo Village 11/15/2016; Waterloo Village and Salem Grove 2017.
*Barrett, Wayne C. (Linda) –
[(RE) D 1972; FE 1975; RE 2011] Snow 1969; Bloomingdale, Townline 1972; Muskegon: Central (Assoc)
11/1/1974; Plainfield 1978; Plainfield, Director of United Methodist Foundation 2/1/1982; Executive Director,
United Methodist Foundation (Re-named United Methodist Foundation of MI 2006) 1982; Retired 2011.
*Barry, B. Gordon (Susan) –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1985; RE 2015] Remus, Halls Corner, Mecosta 1982; New Buffalo, Berrien County: Lakeside
1985; New Buffalo, Bridgman: Faith 1988; Lowell: First 1993; Stevensville 6/6/2003; Retired 2015.
*Bartelmay, Bradley S. (Sherri Swanson) –
[(RE) FL 1990; D 1996; FE 2002; RE 2023] Stevensville (Assoc) 1990; New Buffalo, Bridgman: Faith 1993; New
Buffalo: Water’s Edge (name change 1/1/2012) 5/1/2000; Holland First 2017; Retired 2023; Special Assistant to
the Bishop (RE 1/2) 2023- 12/31/2024.
*Bartlett, William P. (Lee Ann) –
[(RE) SP 1985; PE 1991; FE 1994] Lake Linden, Painesdale 1985; Middletown, Ohio: Pleasant Ridge (W OH
Conf) 1987; Stephenson, Hermansville: First 1992; God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Newberry (Parish Director) 1996; Onaway, Millersburg 2001; Retired 2011.
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*Baughan, Eugene L. (Philis) –
[(RA) PL 1974; FL 1987; AM 1993; RA 2002] NE Missaukee Parish: Moorestown-Stittsville, Merritt-Butterfield
1974; Springport, Lee Center 1987; Brooks Corners, Sears 1991; Barnard, East Jordan, Norwood 1997; Retired
2002; Kewadin (RA) 11/1/2009-2015.
*Baunoch, Joseph R. (Betty) –
[(RE) P 1984 (N IN); F 1987 (N IN)] Saratoga, Mt. Zion 1981; Elkhart: First (assoc) 1983; Elkhart: Albright 1985;
Whiting, Centenary 1990; Chaplain, St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart IN 1993; Samaritan Counseling Center,
Munster IN: Wheeler 1996; Portage: First 1999; transfer to Detroit Conf 2002, Oxford 2002; Retired 2004; Yale
4/1/2020; Yale (1/2), Brown City (1/4) 8/1/2023; Yale (1/2) 10/1/2023.
*Beachy, William M. (Barbara) –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1985; RE 2014] Transferred from W OH Conf 2001; Lansing: Trinity 2001; Retired 2014.
*Beagan, Thomas M. –
[(RE) P 1982; F 1985; FL 1992; F 1993; RE 9/1/2022] Utica (assoc) 1983; Leave of Absence 1986; Honorable
Location 1988; Northville (assoc) 1992; reinstated Northville (assoc) 1993; CEO/Executive Director, Logos Associates 2000; Retired 9/1/2022.
Beaudoin, Christine M. (Michael) –
[(FE) PL 2013; PE 2014; FE 2017] Salem Grove 2013; Velda Rose, Mesa, AZ 9/1/2015; Coloma 2018; Caledonia, Grand Rapids: South 2022.
Beavan, Joseph L. (Darcy) –
[(FL) FL 2010] Brooks Corners, Sears/Barryton: Faith 1/15/2010; Rosebush 2014; Leaton (1/4) Rosebush (3/4)
2022; Ludington: St Paul 2024.
*Beck, Eric S. (Heather) –
[(RE) D 1979; FE 1983; RE 2019] Eaton Rapids: First (Assoc) 12/1/1980; Muskegon: Unity 1983; Union City
1986; Kalamazoo: Westwood 8/1/1995; Lake Odessa: Central 2007; Jackson: First 2012; Retired 2019.
*Beckwith, Norman R, Sr. [(RE) P 1967; FE 1970] Homersville OH 1967; Lapeer: Trinity (assoc) 1970; Denton: Faith 1972; Erie 1976;
transfer W. OH, Peebles 1981; South Salem 1984; Union Plains 1987; Stryker 1988; transfer to Detroit Conf,
Bay Port, Hayes 1994; Owosso: Trinity 1998; Retired 2008; Corunna: Northwest Venice, 11/1/2014-2020; Vernon 2016-2020.
*Beebe, Grace Ann –
[(RD) PD 2004; FD 2007; RD 2017] Consultant, Disability Awareness and Accessibility Concerns 2004; Trenton:
Faith 2015; Retired 2017.
*Beedle-Gee, Pamela A. (John) –
[(RE) PE 2003; FE 2006; RE 2020] Grosse Pointe (assoc) 2003; Garden City: First 2009; Clinton 2014; Sebewaing: Trinity 2018; Retired 2020.
*Bekofske, Gary L. (Nancy) –
[(RE) D 1972; FE 1976; RE 2014] Transfer from E PA Conf 1989; Hillsdale: First 6/1/1989; Lansing: Grace
1996; Montague 2005; Muskegon: Central 8/16/2009; Delton: Faith 2010; Pentwater: Centenary 2012; Retired
2014.
Bell, David S. (Ethel) –
[(AF) AF 2009] [E OH Conf] Vice President of Stewardship, United Methodist Foundation of MI 9/1/2007; President and Executive Director, United Methodist Foundation of MI 2011.
*Benissan, John K. (Janis) –
[(RE) P N IL, 1979; F N IL, 1981] Harvey: Wesley Memorial 1978; transfer to Detroit Conf, Detroit: Henderson
Memorial 8/1984; Saginaw: New Church Development 1987; Cooperative Ministries of Northwest Flint: Flint:
Trinity 1998; Beverly Hills 2003; Flat Rock 8/1/2008; Retired 2011.
Benjamin, Barbara S. (Raymond) –
[(FE) PL 2012; FL 2016; PE 2018; FE 2022] Richfield 8/1/2012; Richfield, Elba 2014; Byron: First, Lennon 2016;
Byron: First, Gaines (PE) 2018; Byron: First, Gaines (FE) 2022; Gaines, Halsey 2023; Gaines (1/2) 1/15/2024.
*Bensen, Kenneth W. (Sandra) –
[(RE) D 1990; FE 1992; RE 2003] Lansing: Faith 5/1/1987; Retired 2003.
*Bentley, Evans C. (Betsy) –
[(RE) P 1980; FE 1982; RE 2018] Birmingham: First (assoc) 1980; Manchester: Sharon 1983; Morenci
1/15/1988; Flat Rock: First 1995; Monroe: St. Paul’s 2004; Retired 2018; Springville 2018.
*Bentley, Terri L. (Tom) –
[(RL) FL 2002; RL 2020] Stevensville (Assoc) 5/31/2002; St Louis: First 2/1/2008; Retired 2020; Vernon (RL 1/4)
5/1/2023.
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Benton, Jeremy P. (Rachel) –
[(FE) PE 2008; FE 2011] Morrice, Pittsburg, Bancroft 2008; Ortonville 2011; Campus Minister, Wesley Foundation of Greenville SC 2013; appointed to West Market St UMC, N Piedmont Conf 2022.
Berkey, David L. –
[(OR) OE California-Pacific Conf 10/18/2020; OR 2022] Executive Director of Michigan Area United Methodist
Camping 10/18/2020; Retired 2022; Executive Director, Michigan Area United Methodist Camping (OR) 2022.
*Berkompas, Elwood J. (Donna Lindberg) –
[(RE) P Mich 1954; F Mich 1957] Adamsville 1956; Adamsville, Kessington 1957; Grand Rapids: Northlawn
1958; Detroit: Trinity 1962; Monroe: First 1965; Detroit: Zion 1972; Troy: First 1976; Ann Arbor: West Side 1982;
Retired 1995.
Berlanga, Nicolas R. (Tara) [(PE) PL 2012; FL 2015; PE 2020] Melvindale: New Hope 12/9/2012; Plymouth: First (assoc) 2/15/2014; Ann
Arbor: First (assoc) 2018; Ann Arbor: First (assoc) (½), Canton: Cherry Hill (senior pastor 1/4) Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s (senior pastor 1/4) 2021; Personal Leave 3/1/2022; Goodrich 10/1/2023.
Bibilomo, Sandra V. (Jimoh) –
[(FD) PD 2008; FD 2011] Benton Harbor Peace Temple (Deacon ¼,) Executive Director Harbor Harvest Urban
Ministries 2008; Executive Director Harbor Harvest Urban Ministries (¾,) Battle Creek: Washington Heights (Interim ¼) 2009; Executive Director Harbor Harvest Urban Ministries (¾,) Kalamazoo: Westwood (Deacon ¼)
2011; Kalamazoo Westwood (Deacon ¼) 1/1/2012; Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services Representative
Payee (¾,) Kalamazoo Westwood (Deacon ¼) 2012; Guardian Finance (1/2), Kalamazoo Westwood (1/4), Kalamazoo Sunnyside (pastor, 1/4) 1/1/2024.
*Billing, Bruce L. (Linda) –
[(RE) P 1974; FE 1978; RE 2011] Otisville, West Forest 1977; Howarth, Paint Creek 1982; Burton: Atherton
1993; Atherton, Phoenix 2001; Retired 2011; Mt. Morris: First 10/1/2015- 2017; Mt. Morris: First 2/1/2018- 2018.
*Bills, William C. (Julie) –
[(RE) D 1990; FE 1993; RE 2022] Burr Oak 7/16/1988; Marshall (Assoc) 1991; Martin, Shelbyville 1994;
Georgetown 2007; East Lansing: University 2016; Retired 2022.
Birchmeier, Ann –
[(FL) FL 2020] Willow, South Rockwood 2020; New Baltimore: Grace 2022.
Bissell, Adam W. (Shannon) –
[(FE) FL 2000; PE 2002; FE 2005] Flushing (assoc) 1997-1998; Brighton: First (assoc) 2000; Eastpointe: Immanuel 2003; leave of absence 2007; Chaplain, Lifepath Hospice, Tampa FL 2/1/2008; leave of absence
11/1/2008; Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice of the Pines (AZ Conf) 6/2009; Support Services Manager/Chaplain Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice 6/2013; Ann Arbor: West Side 2022.
*Bistayi, Joseph J. (Cheryl) –
[(RE) D 1970; FE 1973; RE 2005] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1978; Portage: Chapel Hill 10/1/1978; Battle
Creek: Chapel Hill 1985; Conference Staff, Spiritual Formation 1993; Georgetown 8/16/1999; Retired 2005;
Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul, Hazel Park 3/15- 2020.
Bistayi, Matthew J. (Shellie) –
[(FE) FL 2002; PE 2007; FE 2015] Brandywine Trinity 1/1/1999; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc) 5/31/2002; Bronson:
First 2006; Allendale: Valley Church 2009.
*Blair, Eugene A. (Dawn) –
[(RE) P W OH 1982; F W OH 1985; RE 2012] Columbus: Hilltop; Toledo: New Horizon 1980; Dean of the
Chapel, The Upper Room 1986; Methodist Church of Kenya, West 1992; Columbus: Livingston Avenue 1993; N
IL Conf Staff, Congregational Development 1995; transfer to Detroit Conf 1/1/2004; Associate Council Director,
in American Spiritual Formation 1/1/2004; Flint District Superintendent 2009; Crossroads District Superintendent
2011; Retired 4/1/2012.
Blanchard, Robert P. –
[(FE) PE 2018; FE 2021] Clinton 2018; Lansing: First 2020; North Muskegon: Community 1/1/2022.
*Blunt, Richard W. (Natalie) –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1988; RE 2023] Ogdensburg 1986; Manton 1993; Reed City 2/1/1999; Lowell: First 2008;
Okemos Community Church 2014; Retired 2023.
Boayue, Charles S.G., Jr. (Elizabeth) –
[(FE) FL 1990; P 1991; F 1993] Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc). 1990; Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc), Jefferson Avenue 1991; Associate Council Director, Urban Missioner 1993; Detroit: Second Grace 1999; Detroit Renaissance
District Superintendent 2015; Greater Detroit District Superintendent 1/1/2019; Birmingham: First, Berkley First
Campus 2022.
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*Boersma, Gilbert R. (Sara Jayne) –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1984; RE 2011] Frontier, Osseo 1982; Middleville, Freeport (Assoc) 1985; Wolf Lake
1/1/1989; Pastoral Care Coordinator, Hospice Of Oceana & Muskegon Counties 2/1/1995; Clergy Appointed to
Attend School, CPE Residency Program, Bronson Medical Center 1997; Chaplain, Hackley Hospital 6/15/1998;
Manager, Spiritual Care Services, Hackley Hospital 2004; Transitional Leave 4/17/2009; Muskegon: Unity (¼)
2009; Retired 10/31/2011.
*Bohnsack, Benjamin [(RE) P 1969; F 1971; RE 2006] Livonia: Newburg (assoc) 1970; Hardy 1973; Marquette: First 1980; Brighton:
First 1988; Farmington: Nardin Park 1997; Retired 2006.
Boley, Ian J. (Jessica) –
[(PE) FL 2016; PE 2022] Walled Lake 2016; Gull Lake 2020; Plymouth: First (assoc) 2024.
*Boley, John W. (Diane) –
[(RE) D 1991; FE 1994; RE 2020] Mancelona, Alba 6/16/1992; Lansing: Central 1997; Mt Pleasant: First 2002;
Kalamazoo: First 2010; Kalamazoo District Superintendent 2014; Clergy Assistant to the Bishop 2016; Retired
2020; Clergy Assistant to the Bishop (½) 2020; Special Assistant to the Bishop (¼) 2021; Special Assistant to
the Bishop for Disaffiliation 11/1/2022- 2023.
Bonsky, Nicholas E. – (Lesley)
[(FE) CC 2017; PE 2019; FE 2022] Farmington: Orchard (assoc) 2019; Livonia: St. Matthew’s 2022.
Bos, Kimberly M –
[(FE) PE 2019; FE 2022] Director of Wesley Foundation, Ferris State University 2019.
Bouldrey, Scott - (Dawn)
[(FL) PL 2009; FL 2012; NL 2015; PL 2017; FL 2024] Battle Creek: Christ 2011; Battle Creek: First 2014; Without appointment 2015; Augusta: Fellowship 2017; Pierson: Heritage, Amble 2024;
*Bourns, Carol Lynn (David) [(RP) D 1992; RP 2007] North Evart, Sylvan (¼) 9/1/1991; Leave of Absence 1/1/1995; Medical Leave 1997;
Retired 2007.
Bouse, Carol M Blair (Allen) –
[(FE) P 1995; F 1997] Owendale, Gagetown 1995; Fenton (assoc) 10/1/1996; Lake Orion (assoc) 2001; Dearborn: Mt Olivet 2002; Bay City: Christ 2006; Flint: Hope 2013; Flint: Hope (½) East Winds District Coordinator of
Applied Mission (½) 2021; Millington (1/2) East Winds District Staff (1/2) 2022; Halsey, East Winds District Coordinator of Applied Mission 2024.
Boutell, James (Tommy) T. (Shelly Virva) –
[(FE) PL 2008; PE 2010; FE 2016] Olivet 2008; Marne 2010; Grand Rapids: Genesis 2018; Transitional Leave
of Absence 11/29/2021; Personal Leave of Absence 2022.
*Bovee, Keith A. –
[(RE) D 1956; FE 1958; RE 1994] Frontier 1952; Centreville 1954; Muskegon: Central (Assoc) 1957; North
Muskegon 1959; Lowell: First 1963; St Johns: First 1965; Voluntary Location 1968; Left Appointment 1974;
Marne 1982; Ionia: First 1985; Shelby 1991; Retired 1994.
*Bowden, Dianne M. (Jeff) –
[(RE) PE 2002; FE 2005; RE 2013] Nashville 1/16/2002; Muskegon: Crestwood 2007; Medical Leave 5/1/2008;
Retired 2013.
Bower, Benjamin J. R. (Mallory)
[(FE) FL 2013; PE 2014; FE 2017] Trenton: First 2013; Redford: Aldersgate 2016; Voluntary Leave of Absence
2022.
*Bowman, Daniel J. (Celina) –
[(RE) PL 1991; P 1993; F 1995; RE 12/31/2023] LaSalle: Zion 5/16/1991; Lapeer: Trinity (assoc) 1/1/1995; Marlette: First 9/1/1998; Gaylord: First 2014; Swartz Creek 2020; Retired 12/31/2023.
Bowman, Jeffrey J., Sr. (Cheryl) –
[(FL) FL 2000] Vermontville, Gresham 1995; White Cloud 2002; Muskegon Heights: Temple 2012.
Bowman, Letisha M. (Brian) –
[(FE) PL 2007; PE 2011; FE 2014] Saugatuck (PL) 2007; Grand Rapids: First (Assoc) 2011; Portland 2015; Holland: First 2023.
Branstrom, Terri (FL) [PL 2005; Discontinued 2015; Reinstated PL 2022; FL 2023] Ishpeming: Salisbury 2005; Republic, Michigamme: Woodland 2012; discontinued 2015; reinstated, Gladstone Memorial (PL) 10/1/2022; Gladstone Memorial (FL) 2023.
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*Breitkreuz, Benjamin H. (Sharlene) –
[(RE) transfer from American Baptist Assn 1977; F 1982] Indiana University Hospital, Chaplain 1978; Director,
Dept. of Pastoral Care, Parkland Memorial Hospital; Department of Pastoral Care and Education, Medical University of South Carolina 1/1/1993; Community Donation Coordinator, Transplant Center 1997; leave of absence 2000; Chaplain, Clinical Pastoral Educator, Bon Secours, St. Francis Xavier Hospital (para. 335.1)
8/1/2001; leave of absence 9/1/2002; Chaplain, Clinical Pastoral Educator 2004; voluntary leave of absence
1/1/2007; Retired 2008.
*Bricker, J. Melvin –
[(RE) D 1966; FE 1968; RE 1995] Kalamazoo: First (Assoc) 1966; Frankfort, Elberta 1971; Rockford 1980;
Grandville 1989; Retired 1995.
Brillhart, James (Brad) B. (Julia) –
[(FE) D 1999; FE 2004] Hesperia, Ferry 1999; Pierson: Heritage 2007; Lowell: First 2014.
*Britt, James E. (Denise) –
[(RE) P 1986; F 1989; RE 2022] Owosso: Central 1986; Algonac: Trinity 1990; West Vienna 1992; Livonia: Clarenceville 2001; Norway Grace, Faithorn 8/16/2006; Flint: Calvary 2011; Lambertville 2018; Retired 2022; Hale:
First 2022-2023; Beaverton 2/1/2024; return to retirement 2024; Evart, Hersey, Avondale (RE 1/2) 2024.
*Britt, John J. (Janine) –
[(RE) P 1982; F 1984; RE 2020] Warren: First (assoc) 1982; Sterling, Alger, Bentley 11/1982; Mio, Curran Sunnyside 1990; Pigeon: First 2005; Millington 2015; Retired 2020.
*Bromberek, Patricia L. (Glen Brown) –
[(RE) FL 2002; PE 2004; FE 2009; RE 2011] Niles: Grace 2002; Center Park 2004; Newaygo 2006; Newaygo
(¾) 2/1/2011; Retired 2011.
*Bromley, Dennis B. (JoAnn) –
[(RE) D 2000; AM 2000; PE 2014; FE 2016; RE 2021] Epsilon, Levering 11/16/1993; Epsilon, Levering, Pellston
9/1/1997; Clare 2003; Ludington United 2013; Retired 2021.
*Brook, Patricia L. –
[(RE) PE 2001; FE 2004; RE 2018] Dewitt: Redeemer (Assoc) 1999; Marne 2/1/2002; Hillsdale: First 2010; Retired 2018; Carson City (¼) 8/1/2018- 2019.
*Brooks, Ronald K. (Penny) –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1988; RE 2024] Center Eaton, Brookfield 1985; Nashville 1988; Lawrence 5/16/1991; Lansing: Mount Hope (Assoc) 1998; Lansing: Mount Hope 1999; Lawton: St Paul 2000; Carson City 2006; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2008; Lansing: Central 2009; Jackson: Brookside 2013; Jackson: Brookside, Trinity
2015; Jackson: Calvary (Director, Cooperative Parish para. 206.3 and 206.6) 11/1/2019; Grand Ledge 2020;
Retired 2024.
*Brown, Colon R. (Lisa) –
[(RE) P, N. IN, 1987; F N. IN, 1991; RE 2019] Michigan City 1985; Mishawaka 1987; transfer to Detroit Conf,
Burton 1992; Grand Blanc: Phoenix 12/15/1995; Associate Council Director, Director of Congregational Development 1997; Associate Executive Director, United Methodist Union 2005; incapacity leave 2/1/2006; Retired
2019.
*Brown, Donald [(RA) 1985] Hayes, Bay Port 1965; Armada, Omo: Zion 1970; Juddville, New Lothrop 1976; Retired 1985.
*Brown, Janet J –
[(RE) PE 2007; FE 2010; RE 2018] Detroit: Trinity Faith 2007; Retired 2018; Erie 2018; return to retirement
2024.
*Brown, Kathy E. –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1987; RE 2021] Traverse City: Central (Assoc) 1985; Litchfield 1990; Hastings: First 2/1/2001;
Plainwell: First 2010; Retired 2/1/2021.
*Brown, Lawrence P. (Beverly) –
[(RE) D 1988; FE 1992; RE 2014] Somerset Center, Moscow Plains 1989; Somerset Center 1/1/1993; Lakeview
Asbury, Belvidere 1996; Lakeview: New Life 1/1/1998; Ionia: First 2006; Retired 2014.
*Brown, Mary S. (Carl) –
[(RE) FD 1994; FE 1997; RE 2020] Baldwin, Luther (¶426.1) 1995; Transferred from Detroit Conf 1996; Baldwin, Luther 1996; Bellaire: Community 10/16/1998; Traverse City Christ, Kewadin 2009; Grawn 11/1/2009; Montague 2014; Medical Leave 12/1/2016; Retired 2020.
Brown, Sari L. –
[(FE) PE 2016; FE 2024] Grosse Pointe (assoc) 2016; Harbor Beach, Port Hope 2017; Williamston 2021; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2023.
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Browne, Jennifer (Eric Strand) –
[(FE) D 1998; FE 2008] Reed City (Assoc) 1/15/1997; Transferred from United Church of Christ 1998; Appointed To Attend School (¶416.6) 12/01/1998; Albion College, Assistant to the President ¶335.1a (½) 2000;
Leave of Absence 3/1/2003; Brighton First (assoc) 2003; Grand Rapids: First (assoc) 2006; East Lansing: University 2011; Georgetown 2016; UM Conference Director of Clergy Excellence 2018; Clergy Assistant to the
Bishop / Director of Clergy Services 2021; Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Connectional Ministries
2023.
*Brubaker, Ellen A. (John Ross Thompson) –
[(RE) D 1974; FE 1976; RE 2001] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1975; Traverse City: Central (Assoc) 1975; Traverse City: Central (Assoc), Ogdensburg 1978; Belding 1981; Grand Rapids District Superintendent 1983;
Church of the Dunes 1989; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate 1992; Retired 12/31/2001; Grand Rapids: Trinity (Assoc)
(1/8) 2015- 9/1/2016.
*Bryant, Vivian C. (William) –
[(RE) P 1997 on recognition of orders AME; FE 2000] Southfield: Hope (assoc) 1997; Retired 6/30/2003.
*Bryce, Margaret E. (Craig) –
[(RE) PL 2008; PE 2012 (Church of the Nazarene); FE 2014; RE 2020] Attica 8/1/2008; Downriver 2013; leave
of absence 7/1/2018; Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology, Ashland Theological Seminary, Detroit Campus
8/1/2018; Retired 1/1/2020.
*Buchholz, Pamela L. (Fredric) –
[(RD) PD 2006; FD 2009; RD 9/1/2013] Midland: First, Minister of Christian Education (deacon) 2006; Retired
9/1/2013.
Buchner, Gregory L. (AnnMarie) –
[(FE) FL 1999; PE 2005; FE 2008] Wakelee 11/16/1999; Rosebush 2005; Ovid United Church 2008; Mecosta:
New Hope 2013; Rockford 2019; Belleville 2023.
*Buck, Steven J. (Susan) –
[(RE) transfer from Wesleyan Methodist, 1977; F 1979] Yale, Greenwood 1977; Royal Oak: First (assoc)
1/15/1982; Marquette: First 1988; Flint: Court Street 1993; Northville: First 2008; Retired 2013; Halsey/South
Mundy 2/1/2022 - 6/30/2022; Burton: Open Door 4/15/2023- 2023.
*Buege, Donald L. (Cynthia) –
[(RE) D 1977; FE 1981; RE 2017] Vergennes, Lowell: First (Assoc) 1979; Mesick, Harrietta 9/1/1980; Keeler,
Silver Creek 1/1/1984; Evart, Avondale 1990; Avondale, North Evart, Sylvan (¼) 2000; Leslie, Felt Plains (¾)
1/15/2006; Fife Lake Parish: Fife Lake/East Boardman, South Boardman 2014; Retired 2017.
*Burdette, Tom G. (Gail) –
[(RE) P 1975; FE 1979; RE 2016] Ypsilanti: First (assoc) 1977; Ypsilanti: Lincoln Community 1983; Chaplain, M.
J. Clark Home, Grand Rapids 11/1/1985; Staff Chaplain, University of Michigan Health System 12/1/1986; Retired 12/2/2016.
*Burgess, Ray W. –
[(RE) D 1961; FE 1965; RE 2000] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1/1/1970; Wesley Foundation Director, Ferris
State College 1/1/1970; Grand Rapids: South 1979; Sturgis 1988; Muskegon: Central 1993; Retired 2000.
Burns, Dillon S. (Jennifer) –
[(FE) PE 2017; FE 2020] Manchester 2017; Okemos Community Church 2023.
*Burson, Linda J. (Douglas Rose) –
[(RE) D 1987; FE 1990; RE 2019] Transferred from New York Conf 1997; Homer, Lyon Lake 1997; Leave of Absence 1/1/2000; Conference Staff Ministry Consultant 8/1/2000; Leave of Absence 2008; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 3/1/2009; Personal Leave 2009; Tennessee Conf, Mallory 2017; Retired 2/4/2019; Foothills UMC,
California-Nevada Conference 2023.
Burstall, Richard E. (Amy) –
[(FE) PL 5/15/2005; FL 2005; PE 2008; FE 2013] Azalia, London 5/15/2005; Morenci 2007; Britton: Grace 2010;
Grayling: Michelson Memorial 2014; Lansing: Central 2022.
Burton-Krieger, Eric M. (Meagan) –
[(FE) PE 2012; FE 2015] Tennessee Conf, Brentwood (assoc) 2012; Indiana Conf, Indianapolis St. Luke’s
(assoc) 2015; Personal leave 1/1/2024- 6/30/2024; North GA Conf, Dunwoody UMC (assoc) 2024.
Butler-Loring, Mary K. –
[(FE) PL 2010; PE 2015; FE 2020] Twin Lake (½) 2010; Chaplain, Clark Retirement Community 2013; Coordinator Of Pastoral Care, Clark Retirement Community (FL) 6/1/2014; Jackson: Calvary and Jackson: First
(Assoc) 2017; Ann Arbor: Calvary 2019; Belleville 2020; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 2023; Dixboro 2024.
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Butson, Christopher A. (Cathy) [(FE) PL 8/1/2014; PE 2018; FE 2021] Azalia, London (½) 1/1/2014; Ypsilanti: Lincoln Community 2019; Ypsilanti: Lincoln Community (3/4) Willow (1/4) 2022.
*Cadarette, Kathryn S. (David) –
[(RE) D 1994; FE 1996; RE 2019] Horton Bay 1994; Horton Bay/Greensky Hill Indian Mission 2/1/1998; Leave
of Absence 2000; Harbor Springs, Alanson 2003; Reed City 2011; Retired 2019; Horton Bay 2020; Harbor
Springs (1/2), Horton Bay (1/4) 2023; Horton Bay Community Church (1/2) 1/1/2024;
*Cain, Frederick G. –
[(OR) D 1976; OE 1980; OR 2013] [Indiana Conference, RE] Camden, Montgomery, Stokes Chapel (½) 2013;
return to retirement 9/1/2023.
Callow, Timothy G. –
[(FE) FL 2013; PE 2014; FE 2017] God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Newberry, Engadine 2013; Bad Axe Cooperative Parish - Bad Axe: First, Minden City 2020; Bad Axe 1/1/2022; Bad Axe, Cass City 2024.
Carey, Melanie L. (Jonathan) –
[(FE) P 1990; F 1993] Hudson: First 1991; Livonia: Newburg (assoc)1993; Ypsilanti: First 2000; Detroit Renaissance District Superintendent 2011; Clergy Assistant to the Bishop 2015; Farmington Hills: Nardin Park 2016;
East Lansing: University 2022.
*Cargo, William A. (Alice Jo) –
[(RE) P 1971; F WIS 1975; RE 2011] Waukaw, Elo, Eureka (Wisconsin) 1973; Admin. Sec. Office Pres, Union
Seminary NY 1974; school, Nunnelly, Bethel TN 1975; Transfer to Detroit Conf, Detroit: Jefferson Avenue 1976;
Riverview 1981; Oscoda, Oscoda Indian Church 1988; Grayling: Michelson Memorial 2006; Retired 2011.
Carlson, Sara L. –
[(PL) PL 2015] Kalamazoo: Stockbridge Ave (¼) 2015; Silver Creek (¼) 2/1/2016.
Caron, Leah –
[(PL) PL 2018] Holly: Mt. Bethel 2018.
*Carter, Janet S. (Lee Copenhaver) –
[(RD) PD 2005; FD 2009; RD 2020] Chaplain, Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice and Pine Rest Christian
Mental Health Services 2005; Chaplain, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services 10/23/2006; Chaplain, Pine
Rest Christian Mental Health Services and Grand Rapids: First (Deacon) 2009; Chaplain, Pine Rest Christian
Mental Health Services 2011; Retired 2020.
Carter, Ronald D. [(RE) FD 1951; FE 1957; RE 1990] Marcellus EUB 1955; Flint: First 1958; Detroit: Grace 1964; Flat Rock: First
1970; Bay City: First 1979; Tawas 1984; Retired 1990.
Cartwright, Jodi M. –
[(PE) CC 2016; PL 2017; FL 2022; PE 2023] Dowagiac: First (¾) 2017; Casco (¾) 2019; Tecumseh 2022.
*Catellier, Patricia L. –
[(RD) PD 2010; FD 2014; RD 2020] Chaplain, Borgess Medical Center (½) 2010; Transitional Leave 9/1/2015;
Portage: Chapel Hill (Deacon) (¼) 1/1/2016; Retired 2020.
Chalker, Melany A. (Darryl) –
[(FE) FL 2004; PE 2005; FE 2008] Springville 2005; Concord 2006; Marshall 2013; Eaton Rapids 2021.
Chamberlain, C. Dow [(RE) Retired 1986] Saugatuck 1967; Portage: Chapel Hill 1972; Retired 1986.
Chapman, Matthew D. (Abigail) –
[(FE) FL 2016; PE 2017; FE 2020] Bay Port, Hayes 2016; Traverse Bay 2020; Traverse Bay (3/4) Williamsburg
(1/4) 2023.
*Chappell, Lynn F. (Caren) –
[(RE) P 1972; F 1975; RE 2009] Sterling, Alger, Bentley 1974; Wisner 1981; Whittemore, Prescott 1984; Kingston, Deford 1989; Pickford 1996; Gladwin 5/1/2003; Retired 2009; Beaverton: First 2009-12/31/2020.
*Charlefour, Kathy Ruth (John) –
[(RE) PL 2001; PE 2002; FE 2005; RE 2014] Monroe: East Raisinville Frenchtown 2001; Monroe: East Raisinville Frenchtown (¾) Carleton (assoc) (¼) 9/1/2002; Dearborn: Good Shepherd 11/1/2005; Retired 2014.
*Charnley, Stephen M.G. (Cynthia) –
[(RE) D 1978; FE 1982; RE 2020] Transferred from Wisconsin Conf 1988; Newaygo 1988; Gull Lake 1994;
Greenville: First 2008; Greenville: First, Turk Lake/Belding Cooperative Parish 2013; Kalamazoo: First 2014;
Retired 2020.
*Charnley, Victor D. –
[(RE) D 1979; FE 1981; RE 2013] Grand Haven: Church of the Dunes (Assoc) 1978; Received from American
Baptist Church 1979; Grand Haven: Church of the Dunes (Assoc) 1979; Battle Creek: Trinity 1984; Muskegon:
Crestwood 1995; Mecosta: New Hope 2004; Retired 2013
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*Charter, John T. (Murelann) –
[(RA) AM 1972; RA 1999] Battle Creek: Calvary 1972; Homer, Lyon Lake/Marengo 1973; Homer, Lyon Lake
1975; Mendon 1978; Niles: Grace 1981; Battle Creek: Christ 11/16/1992; Retired 1999.
*Cho, Bo Rin (Koom) –
[(RE) D 1990; OE 2004; FE 1992; RE 2022] East Lansing: Korean 3/1/2004; Transferred from Minnesota Conf
2013; Lansing: Asbury 2014; Davison 2017; Retired 2022.
Cho, Hyun Jun (Kyung Ran) –
[(FE) 2010 (Korean Methodist) FE 2016] Ann Arbor: Korean 2010; NE Missaukee Parish: Merritt-Butterfield,
Moorestown-Stittsville Aug 1, 2019; Ann Arbor: Korean 2023.
Christman, Catherine M. (Michael) –
[(OE) PL 2007; FL 2008; PE 2009; FE 2014; OE 2019] Nashville (PTLP) 2007; Nashville (FTLP) 4/1/08; Nashville 2009; Midland: First (Assoc) 2010; Vassar: First 2013; Wisconsin Conference, Stoughton 2016. Transferred
membership to Wisconsin Conference 2019.
Chu, William W. –
[(FE) PE 2005; FE 2008] Burr Oak (Student Local Pastor) 2001; Without appointment - Garrett-Evangelical
Theological Seminary Coordinator of Educational Technologies 2003; Elk Rapids, Kewadin, Williamsburg 2005;
Elk Rapids, Kewadin, Williamsburg (Co-Pastor) 2008; Coloma, Watervliet 2009; East Lansing: University
(Assoc) (½) and MSU Wesley Foundation, Director (½) 2011; East Lansing: University (Assoc) (¼) and MSU
Wesley Foundation, Director (¾) 2013; MSU Wesley Foundation, Director 1/1/2016; Shepherd, Blanchard-Pine
River 2020; Mt Pleasant: Countryside/Mt Pleasant: Trinity/Blanchard-Pine River/Shepherd Regional Church
2023.
*Chun, Sang Yoon (Jinah) –
[(RE) P 1988; F 1990; RE 2022] Reese, Watrousville 1988; Elkton 1992; Korean United Methodist Church of
Greater Washington (Virginia Conference), (para 426.1) 1996; Birch Run 1999; Monroe: First 2005; Ida, Samaria: Grace 2007; Atherton, Phoenix 2016; Retired 2022.
*Church, David E. (Winona) –
[(RE) T 1955; F 1960] Grass Lake 1958; Houghton 1962; Wesley Foundation, Oakland University, Rochester:
St. Luke’s 1968; Rochester: St. Luke’s 1969; Walled Lake 1970; Dearborn: Mt. Olivet 1978; Livonia: Newburg
1988; Highland 1992; Retired 1995.
*Clark, Beverly –
[(RL) DSA 2020; PL 1/1/2022; RL 2024] North Adams, Jerome (CLM/DSA) (½) 1/1/2020; Allen (½), Jerome (¼)
(CLM/DSA) 2021; Allen/Jerome & Calhoun County: Homer 2022; Homer (1/4) and Allen (1/4) 11/1/2022; Retired
2024; Homer, Allen, Jerome (RL 1/2) 2024.
Clark, Lisa J. (Hollis) –
[(FL) PL 2000; FL 2012] Capac: First and Zion Community (assoc) 10/1/2000; Capac: Zion Community (assoc),
Ruby 2008; Capac: First, Capac: Zion Community 2011; Capac 2016; Sandusky Parish (3/4), Capac (1/4) 2022;
Sandusky: First, Capac, Forester 1/1/2024.
*Clark, Saundra J.
[(RE) PE 2003; FE 2006; RE 2013] God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Newberry, Engadine 2003; Retired
2013.
Clarke, Curtis B. (Rita) –
[(FL) FL 2011] Armada, West Berlin 11/12/2011; Marysville, Central Lakeport 2019; Marysville 8/31/2024.
Claxton, Melissa J. (Edward) –
[(FE) SP 2009; FL 2010; PE 2011; FE 2016] North Parma (SLP) 2009; Springport, North Parma 2010; Warren:
First 2018.
*Clegg, William V., Jr. (Joni) –
[(RE) D 1981; FE 1986; RE 2011] Haslett Mission 1/16/1984; Haslett Aldersgate 1985; Wyoming: Wesley Park
1994; Retired 2011; Parmelee (¼) 11/11/2012 - 5/31/2021.
Cleland, William C. (Deb) –
[(FL) PL 12/1/2014; FL 2022] Gagetown, Owendale 2014; Owendale, Kilmanagh 2017; Dale, Edenville, Midland
County: Hope 2022.
*Clemmer, William M. (Susan) –
[(RE) P 1981; F 1983; RE 2014] Samaria, Lulu 1979; Deerfield, Petersburg 1/1/1981; Asst. Administrator, Chelsea Retirement Home 1984; Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc ½) 2/1/1987; leave of absence 1988; Honorable Location 1989; readmitted 1994; Azalia, London 9/1/1994; incapacity leave 2/1/2003; disability leave 1/16/2003;
Deerfield, Wellsville 2005; Retired 1/1/2014; Clinton 2022; return to retirement 2024.
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Clevenger, Cori R. –
[(FL) DSA 2020; FL 2021] Battle Creek: Newton, Colon 2020; Pine River Parish: LeRoy, Ashton, Luther 2021;
Ypsilanti: First 2023.
Cobb, Martin T. (Jessica) –
[(FE) SP 1999; FL 2001; PE 2007; FL 2015; PE 2020; FE 2024] Burr Oak 1999; Middleton, Maple Rapids,
Christian Crossroads Cooperative Parish 2001; Old Mission Peninsula 2006; Litchfield, Quincy 2010; Fremont
2013; Farwell 2017; Mt. Pleasant: Trinity, Mt. Pleasant: Countryside 10/1/2019; Schoolcraft, Pleasant Valley
2/1/2021; Schoolcraft, Pleasant Valley, Three Rivers: First 10/12023.
*Coe, Bufford W. (Lisa) –
[(RE) D 1974; FE 1978; RE 2017] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1994; Hastings: First 1994; Vicksburg
10/15/2000; Retired 2017.
*Colby, Roger L. (Dorothy) –
[(RE) P 1969; F 1976; RE 2008] Genesee, Thetford Center 1975; Coleman: Faith, Geneva: Hope 1980; Houghton Lake 1986; Flint: Central 1992; Grand Blanc 1998; Retired 2008.
*Cole, Deborah S. –
[(RL) FL 2015; RL 2024] Reading 2015; Reading, Frontier 2022; Retired 2024; Frontier (RL) (1/4) 2024.
Collazo, Luis M. –
[(OE/OM) OE/OM 2008 Puerto Rico Methodist Church] Detroit: El Buen New Creations Ministry 2008-2012;
Memphis: First, Lamb 2020; North Parma, Springport 2021.
*Collins, David C. (Roberta) –
[(RE) P 1983; F 1987; RE 2011] Bradfordsville Circuit (Louisville Conf) 6/1/1980; North Lake, Salem Grove
6/1/1984; Lincoln Community 11/1/1985; Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue, Sheridan Avenue 1991; Montrose
1997; Elkton 2006; incapacity leave 4/15/2009; Retired 2011.
Collins, Margaret K. (Daryl) [(PE) SP 2017; FL 2018; PE 2022] Mendon (¶318.3 LTFT) 2017; Battle Creek: Baseline, Bellevue 2018; Bellevue, BC: Convis Union 2020; Sodus: Chapel Hill 2023.
Combs, Jonathan –
[(FL) PL 2009 FL 2016] Oak Park: Faith 11/7/2009; Redford: Aldersgate - Brightmoor Campus (¼), Garden City
(¾) 2015; Garden City 2020; Downriver 2023.
*Comer, Michael P. (Anne) –
[(OR) D1972; FE 1975; OE 1982; OR 2009] North Central New York Conference; Pastoral Counselor, Samaritan Center of Battle Creek 1982; Pastoral Counselor (Private Practice) 1989; Police Psychologist, Michigan
State Police 3/17/2002; Retired 2009; Police Psychologist Michigan State Police and Psychologist with the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2011-2013.
Comiskey, Brian J. –
[(FL) FL 2021] Hudson: First 2021; Hudson: First & Camden/Montgomery/Stokes Chapel circuit 9/1/2023.
*Conklin, John “Jack” J. (Pattie) –
[(RE) FL 2002; AM 2008; PE 2014; FE 2016; RE 2024] Mesick, Harrietta 12/1/2001; Scottville 2009; Williamsburg, Fife Lake Boardman Parish: Fife Lake, East Boardman, South Boardman 2017 (2018 Williamsburg, Fife
Lake, East Boardman, South Boardman formed Unified Parish); Charlotte: Lawrence Avenue 2020; Retired
2024.
*Conklin, Michael T. (Deborah) –
[(RE) D 1979; FE 1983; RE 2012] Pokagon 1981; Boyne City, Boyne Falls 1983; Centreville 1989; Coopersville
8/1/1997; Jackson Calvary 1999; Lowell: First 2003; Courtland-Oakfield 2008; Middleville, Snow 2009; Retired
2012; Battle Creek: First (Assoc) (¼) 2016; Battle Creek: First 2017-2018.
Conran, Cori L. (Patrick) –
[(FE) PE 2012; FE 2015] Coopersville 2012.
Cook, Carmen (Todd) –
[(FL) FL 2014] Onaway, Millersburg 2014; New Beginnings, Gladwin Campus 2018 (Gladwin: First & satellite
Beaverton First renamed New Beginnings, Gladwin and Beaverton Campuses 8/11/2021); Auburn 2022.
*Cook, Lisa L. (Ron) –
[(RE) PE 1997; FE 2000; RE 2020] Tawas (assoc) 1997; Saginaw: Kochville 5/1/2000; Northville: First (assoc)
2004; West Branch: First 2009; Sanford 2014; Retired 2020.
Cook, Robert B. (Kelsey) –
[(FE) FL 2001; PE 2003; FE 2006] Grand Rapids: Trinity (Assoc) 5/31/2001; Leave of Absence 2006; Muskegon
Heights: Temple 9/1/2006; Lansing: Mount Hope 2012; Muskegon: Central 2020.
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*Cooley, Frederick P. (Margot) –
[(RE) P 1962; F 1965; RE 2000] Mayfield Village OH 1965; Brook Park OH 1969; Garfield Heights OH 1975;
Transfer from E. OH Conf, Bay Port, Hayes 8/1979; Mt. Clemens: First (assoc) 1984; Hancock: First 1988;
Wayne: First 1995; Retired 8/1/2000.
*Coombs, Kathryn M. (James) –
[(RE) D 1977; FE 1983; RE 2002] Transferred from Iowa Conf 1977; Quincy 1977; Leave of Absence 1979; Watervliet 12/1/1981; Ionia: Zion/Easton 9/16/1984; Ionia: Easton (¾) 11/1/1986; Leave of Absence 1990; Empire
1991; Elk Rapids, Kewadin 1998; Frankfort, Elberta 1999; Leave of Absence 3/1/2002; Retired 2002; Northport
Indian Mission 2003-2005; Traverse City: Christ 2010-2011.
Coristine, Kristen I. (Chris) –
[(FE) FL 2010; PE 2015; FE 2018] Columbiaville (¾), Flint District Project Director 2010; Blissfield: First 2013;
Reed City 2019; Cheboygan: St Paul 2021; Cheboygan: St Paul (3/4), Harbor Springs (1/4) 1/1/2024.
Cortelyou, Carter L. (Andrea) –
[(FE) P 1990; F 1992] South Central Cooperative Ministry: Linden, Argentine 1990; Rose City: Trinity, Churchill
8/1/1994; Manchester: Sharon 1998; Otisville, West Forest 2007; Birmingham: Embury, Royal Oak: St. John’s,
Waterford: Trinity 2010; New Hope 2013; Wayne: First 2014; LaSalle, Petersburg 2018; Novi 2020; Novi (3/4)
1/1/2023; Pontiac: St John (1/2,) Omo: Zion (1/4) 2024.
Council, Willie G. (Denice) –
[(PL) PL 12/1/2014] Detroit: Calvary 2014.
*Covington, Diane –
[OR] Redford: New Beginnings 2015; Retired 2018; Redford: New Beginnings (½) 2018.
*Covintree, George E., Jr. (Winifred) –
[(RE) SP, S. NE, 1985; P 1989; F 1991; RE 2015] Rockland MA: Heatherly 1985; Waterford: Central (assoc)
1989; Detroit: Redford 9/1/1993; Pontiac: Baldwin Avenue 1997; Berkley: First 2005; Livonia: St. Matthew’s
2010; Retired 2015.
*Cowdin, Charlotte A. (Douglas) –
[(RD) CRT 1984; CON (CE) 1990; FD 2000] Clarkston 1980; Leave of Absence 2/1/1991; Study Leave 1992;
Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry Education, Ecumenical Theological Seminary 8/1/1994; Retreat Leader Consultant in CE 1/1/1995; Retired 5/1/2003.
*Cowling, Ramona E. –
[(RE) P 1984; F 1988] McMillan, Engadine, Germfask 1985; Inkster: Christ 1987; Disability Leave 1989; Macon
1993; Disability leave 9/1/1997; Retired 2002.
*Cox, Gloria –
[(RE) P 1990; F 1993; RE 2015 ] Port Sanilac, Forester, McGregor 1991; Brown City: First, Immanuel 1996;
Brown City 1/1/1997; South Central Cooperative Ministry: Lake Fenton (parish director) 10/1/1998; Thomas,
Lakeville 2002; Lapeer: Trinity (assoc) 2005; Pigeon: Salem 2009; Riverview 2012; Riverview (¾), Melvindale:
New Hope (¼) 2/15/2014; Retired 2015; Arbela (¼) 2018; Fostoria, West Deerfield (½) 1/1/2021- 1/24/2023.
*Crabtree, Jane A. (Jean) –
[(RA) D 1994; AM 2000; RA 2003] North Evart, Sylvan 1/16/1988; Turk Lake 1990; Lake City 1996; Fennville,
Pearl 2000; Family Leave 2002; Retired 7/16/2003; Olivet 7/1/2010-12/12/2010.
*Crabtree, Jean A. (Jane) –
[(RA) FL 1955; D 1962; E 1964; AM 1969; RA 1994] Stanwood: Northland 9/1/1955; Fenwick Circuit: Fenwick,
Orleans, Vickeryville 1959; Howard City 1962; Newaygo 1967; Hartford 1972; Mesick, Harrietta 1979; Parma,
North Parma 9/1/1980; Barryton, Chippewa Lake 1984; Six Lakes, Millbrook 1990; Six Lakes (¾) 1993; Retired
3/31/1994; North Evart, Sylvan 1996; Fennville, Pearl (Assoc) 2000; Avondale, North Evart, Sylvan 11/5/2006 7/1/2007; Olivet 2010 - 2/12/2010.
*Crane, Lawson D. (Beverly) –
[(RE) P 1971; F 1974; RE 2009] Clayton, Rollin Center 1968; Oak Grove 2/1/1976; Pickford 1986; Auburn 1993;
Retired 2009.
Crawford, Margie R. –
[(FE) PE 2005; FE 2009] Flint: Court Street (assoc) 2005; St. Clair Shores: First 2008; St. Clair: First 2011;
Grand Rapids District Superintendent 2018; Midwest District Superintendent 1/1/2019; East Winds District Superintendent 2023.
*Crawford, Wallace P. “Pete”(Alice Kay) –
[(RE) P 1985; F 1988; RE 2015] Decker, Argyle, Shabbona 1986; Saginaw: Swan Valley 5/1/1991; Elkton 1996;
Millington 2006; Retired 2015; Ortonville 3/1 - 6/30/2016; Juddville (¼) 5/1/2017; Juddville (½) 1/1/20215/1/2023; Brown City (RE 1/2) 2024.
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Culver, Gregory P. (Joanne) [(FE) D 2000; FE 2006] Muskegon: Central (Assoc) 7/20/1999; Frankfort, Elberta 2002; Charlevoix 2010; Horton Bay 2016; Vicksburg 2017.
*Cutting, Anthony N. (Joan) –
[(RE) P 1985; F 1986; RE 2011] Transfer to Detroit Conf from Free Methodist, Detroit: St. Timothy’s 1985; Detroit: Second Grace 1986; Bay City: First 1993; Retired 2011.
*Dake, Richard L. (Laura) –
[(RE) P 1979; F 1982; RE 2021] Springville 1980; Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s 2/1/1985; Chelsea: First 9/1/1992;
Clarkston 2004; Retired 2021.
*Dalton, Billie R. (Georgia) –
[(RE) SP 1965; FL 1971; D 1985; FE 1989; RE 2013] Pompeii, Perrinton, Newark 9/1/1965; Mt Pleasant: First
(Assoc) 1970; Lawton, Almena 1987; South Haven: First 1995; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside (¾) 2004; Kalamazoo:
Sunnyside (Full Time) 2006; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside (¾) 2007; Battle Creek: First 3/1/2009; Retired 9/1/2013;
Battle Creek: First (½) 9/1/2013- 3/4/2014; Kalamazoo Milwood (PT) 2017-2021.
*Daniel, Reva H. (Jerry) [(RE) PL 1984; D 1987; FE 1990; RE 2005] Pokagon (PL) 1984; Transferred from Detroit Conf 1988; Three
Rivers: Ninth Street, Jones 1988; Leslie, Felt Plains 10/1/1991; Baldwin, Luther 5/1/1993; Jonesville, Allen
1995; West Mendon 1997; Hopkins, South Monterey 2001; Retired 2005.
Daniel, Zella Marie –
[(PL) PL 2019] Ashley, Bannister, Pompeii (½) 1/0/2019.
Danielsons, Elisabeth A. –
[(PD) PD 2021] Port Huron: First (Deacon) 2021; appointed to MO Conference, Salem UMC, St. Louis, MO
12/1/2022.
Davenport, Jessica M. (Torey) –
[(FE) FL 2018; PE 2020; FE 2023] Executive Director & Campus Pastor, Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo
2018; Co-Executive Director & Co-Pastor, Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo (½), Portage: Chapel Hill (assoc)
(½) 2020; Portage: Chapel Hill (co-pastor) 2022; Portage: Chapel Hill (FE Co-Pastor) 2023.
*Davenport, Thomas A. (Elyse Connors) –
[(RE) D 1987; FE 1991; RE 1/1/2024] Wellsville, Blissfield: Emmanuel 1989; Manchester 1994; Director, WMU
Wesley Foundation 2002; Bangor: Simpson 2007; Transferred from Detroit Conf 2011; Parchment 2016; Retired
1/1/2024.
*David, Walter –
[(RA) AM 1967; RA 1992] Sterling Township 1967; Sterling Heights 1969; Escanaba: First, Bark River 1973; Mt.
Morris 8/978; Saginaw: Jefferson Avenue 1986; Retired 1992.
Davis, Cornelius (Neil), Jr. (Lela Brown-Davis) –
[(FE) FL 1999; PE 2002; FE 2005] [Northern Illinois Conference, Rust Memorial 1998] Plainfield 1999; Lansing:
Faith Connections (New Church Start) 2002; Lansing: Faith Connections (¼), Lansing: New Church Start ¾)
2003; Faith UMC, South Lansing Ministries 2005; Kalamazoo District Superintendent 2008; Southfield Hope
2014; Personal Leave (9/22/2015; Farmington First (interim) 2/1/2016; Detroit: Scott Memorial 2016.
*Davis, Robert F. (Sue) –
[(RE) T 1959; F 1962; RE 1997] Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc) 1962; Whitmore Lake 1964; Veterans’ Administration 1967; Holly 1968; Warren: First 1973; Conference Staff: Parish Developer 1979; transfer to W. MI Conf:
Conference Staff: Coordinator of New Church Development 1/1/1987; transfer to Detroit Conf, Lake Orion 1993;
Retired 1997.
*Dawes, Gary C. (Barbara) –
[(RE) P 1982; F 1986; RE 2014] Saginaw: First (assoc) 12/1/1983; Saginaw: Kochville 10/18/1987; Ypsilanti: St.
Matthew’s 12/1/1992; Berkley 1996; Adrian: First 2005; Retired 2014.
Daws, Donald J. –
[(RE) P 1972; F 1976; RE 1997] Glennie, Curran 1965; Byhalia OH 1973; LaSalle 1975; Imlay City, E. Goodland, W. Goodland, Lum 1980; Cass City: Salem 1989; Coleman: Faith 1/16/1992; Retired 8/1/1997.
*DeGraw, Alan W –
[(RE) T 1964; F 1966; RE 2000] Chicago: St. Stephens (assoc) 1964; Oak Grove 1966; Calumet 1967; Essexville: St. Luke’s 1/1972; Pontiac: Central (assoc) 2/1975; Allen Park: Trinity, Detroit: Simpson 1978; Allen
Park: Trinity 1980; Vassar 1983; Flat Rock: First 1991; Oak Grove 1995; Retired 2000.
*Del Pino, Julius E. (Laurie Smith) –
[(RE) P 1970; F 1976 (Cal. Pacific); RE 2019] transfer from California-Pacific Conf 1998; Detroit: Metropolitan
1998; incapacity leave 1/1/2004; Dearborn: First 2005; Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s 2008; Grand Blanc 2016; Retired 2019; Grand Blanc 10/1/2019- 2020; Oxford 9/1/2020.
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*Delong, Kimberly A. (Cameron) –
[(RE) PL 1998; CC 2003; PD 2009; FD 2012; FE 2016;; RE 2024] Muskegon: Unity (PT) 1998; Grand Rapids:
First (Deacon-Director of Education ½) 2009; Turk Lake/Belding 8/15/2012; Greenville: First, Turk Lake/Belding
Cooperative Parish (Deacon ½) 2013; Big Rapids: Third Avenue, Paris/Rodney (Para. 315.4) 2015; Wyoming
Park/Courtland-Oakfield 2017; (Courtland-Oakfield became a circuit with East Nelson 2022) Wyoming Park
2022; Wyoming Park (3/4) 2023; Retired 2024.
*DeMoss, Mariel Kay –
[(RD) DM 1985; D 1997; RD 2022] Kalamazoo: First Coordinator Of Education and Lay Development 1985; Editor/Publisher, Michigan Christian Advocate 1987; Editor/Publisher, Blodgett Press 1995; Mission to Area People,
Coordinator Of Volunteers, Muskegon Heights 1997; Editor/Publisher, Blodgett Press 1998; Editor/Publisher,
Blodgett Press (½) and Minister of Education, Muskegon Central (½) 01/01/2003; Minister of Adult Education,
Muskegon Central (¼) and Conference Secretary Of Global Ministries (¼) 2005; Muskegon: Central (Deacon)
Minister Of Discipleship (½) 2009; Muskegon: Central (Deacon) Minister Of Discipleship (½) and Conference
Web-Editor (¼) 2012; Muskegon: Central (Deacon) Minister Of Discipleship (¼) and Area Communications
Team (½) 2013; Senior Writer & Content Editor, MI Area Communications Team Annual Conference (½) 2015;
Senior Writer & Content Editor, MI Area Communications Team Annual Conference (½) and Missional: Grand
Rapids: Trinity (Deacon) (PT) 2016; Senior Writer & Content Editor, MI Area Communications Team Annual
Conference (½) and Missional: Georgetown (PT) 10/22/2018; Senior Content Editor, MI Conference Communications Team (¾) and Missional: Georgetown 1/1/2019; Retired 2022.
Demyanovich, Robert P. –
[(FL) FL 1/1/2019] Cass City 1/1/2019; Cass City, Kingston 2022; Cass City, Caro 2023; Caro (1/2,) We Gather
Ministries (1/2) 2024.
*Densmore, Jerry P. –
[(RE) FE IN; RE 2014] transfer to Detroit Conf 2001; Croswell: First 2001; Hemlock, Nelson 2009; Retired 2014.
*Deppe, Isabell M. –
[(RE) D 1984; FE 1992; RE 2000] Transferred from New York Conf 1990; Center Eaton, Brookfield 1990; Potter
Park 1991; Sabbatical Leave (¶ 349) 01/01/1998; Vicksburg 1998; Involuntary Retirement 9/1/2000.
Desotell, Briony E. Peters (Michael) –
[(FE) PE 2006; FE 2009] Oscoda, Oscoda Indian Mission 2006; Ypsilanti: First 2014; Grand Rapids: St. Paul’s
2021.
Desotell, Michael C. (Briony) [(FL) PL 2014; FL 2017] Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s 2014; Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s, Canton: Cherry Hill 2016; Grand
Rapids: Trinity 2021.
*DeVine, Jerome R. (Ruth) –
[(RE) PD 1984 (N. Dakota); FE 1987 (Peninsula-Delaware); RE 2023 - transfer to W.MI 1999] Cambridge MD,
Grace; Wilmington DE 1981; St. Paul’s: (assoc); Newark DE, Kingswood 1985; Coordinator for Mission
Leaders, General Board of Global Ministries 1993; Chestertown MD, First 1995; transfer to W. MI Conf, Ministry
Consultant 1999; Albion District Superintendent 2004; Director of Connectional Ministries 2009; transfer to Detroit Conference 2014; Lansing District Superintendent 2/1/2018; Mid-Michigan District Superintendent
1/1/2019. Retired 2023.
*Diamond, David A. (Barbara) –
[(RE) P 1971; F 1974; RE 2006] Detroit: Strathmore (assoc) 1973; Pontiac: Baldwin Avenue 1976; Mio 1980;
Oak Grove 1986; Rochester: St. Paul (assoc) 1988; Utica 1994; Alpena 2003; Retired 2006.
*Dibbet, James A. (Gloria) –
[(RE) FL 1999; PE 2001; FE 2004; RE 2011] St Johns: Salem, Greenbush, Lowe 1999; Sodus: Chapel Hill
2005; Retired 2011.
Dibble, Timothy C. (Fiona) –
[(FE) LP 1997; PE 1998; FE 2000] West Marquette County Parish: White Pine, Bergland, Ewen, Trout Creek
Presbyterian 1997; British Methodist Church 2000; Ortonville 2005; Ypsilanti: First 2011; West Branch: First
2014; Montague (renamed White Lake) 2022.
*Diggs, Rodney K –
[(RL) PL 2020; RL 2023] (formerly at Jackson Parish, TN; Tennessee Conference) Madison Heights: First (½)
2020. Retired 2023; Algonac: Trinity (RL 1/2) 2023.
*Dister, Robert W. (Patricia) –
[(RL) FL 2012; RL 2023] Clayton, Rollin Center 2012; Retired 2023; Clayton, Rollin Center (FT) 202312/31/2023.
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*Dobbs, William D. (Janice) –
[(RE) P 1973; F 1978 (W.MI); RE 2015] West Mendon 1973; Lansing: Calvary 1978; Ludington: United 1983;
East Lansing: University 1991; Holland: First 1996; Central District Superintendent (renamed Heartland District
2009) 2005; Clergy Assistant to the Bishop 2010; Retired 2015.
*Dobson, Robert D. [(RE) T 1965; F 1967; RE 1991] Kingsley (OH) 1/1965; Director, Wesley Foundation, Michigan Technological
University 1966; Marquette: First (assoc) 1968;Taylor: West Mound Feb 1972; Menominee 1976; Leave of Absence 1986; Retired 1991.
*Donahue, William R, Jr. (Nancy) –
[(RE) P 1977; F 1981; RE 2014] Grace Church, Piqua OH (student assist.) 1978; Utica (assoc) 1979; Livingston
Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity 1982; Hale 1/1/1988; Dexter 6/1/1993; Utica 2003; Fenton 2011; medical leave
3/11/2014; Retired 5/1/2014.
*Donelson, Linda J. (Paul) –
[(RE) P IA, 1973; F IA, 1976; RE 2015] Hope Parish 1975; Leave of Absence 1978; Strawberry Point (1/3)
1982; West Bend, Mallard (¾) 1984; Kumrur, Loebster City, Asbury 1986; Leave of Absence 1987; Transfer to
Detroit Conf, South Central Cooperative Ministry: Linden, Argentine 1989; Owosso: Central (¾) 1990; Dundee
1992; Birmingham: Embury 1997; medical disability 10/1/2000; Retired 2015.
*Donelson, Paul G. (Linda) –
[(RE) P 1973; F IA, 1976; RE 2015] Transfer to Iowa Conf, Hope Parish 1974; Strawberry Point 1978; West
Bend 1984; Transfer to W. MI Conf, Centreville 1987; Transfer to Detroit Conf, Caring Covenant Group Ministry:
Richfield, Otter Lake 1989; Corunna 1990; Saline: First (assoc) 1992; Monroe: Calvary 1995; Pontiac Cooperative Parish: Pontiac: First, St. James 1997; Pontiac: First, Aldersgate 4/19/2000; Roseville 2000; Roseville,
Warren: Wesley 2001; Ishpeming: Wesley 10/1/2001; Cass City 2006; Blissfield: First 2010; Birch Run (¾), Burt
(¼) 2013; Retired 2015.
Dozeman, Tania J. (Ted) –
[(FE) CC 2015; PE 2018; FE 2021] Holland: First (assoc) 2018; Holland First (pastor) 2021.
*Dryer, David L. (Tudie) –
[(RE) D 1963; FE 1966; RE 2006] Osseo 1963; Mendon 1966; Pine River Parish: Leroy, Ashton, Luther
4/1/1968; Dansville, Vantown 1974; Hesperia, Ferry 1980; Lake City 1985; Battle Creek: Trinity 1996; Retired
2006; Battle Creek: Birchwood 1/1/2007- 2007.
Duffey, Paula J. (Richard) –
[(RE) D 1992; FE 1994; RE 2005] Maple Hill (LP) 11/1/1980-1988; Winn/Blanchard, Pine River, Coomer (FL
1990; Blanchard, Pine River, Coomer (¾) 1994; Blanchard, Pine River, Coomer 1996; Lansing: Calvary 1998;
Retired 2005; Grant Center (<¼) 8/1/2015-2016.
Dulworth, Elbert P. (Dawn) –
[(FE) PE 2000; FE 2003] Crystal Falls: Christ, Amasa: Grace 2000; Marquette: First (Intentional Interim ¶329.3)
2004; Laingsburg 2006; Marquette District Superintendent 2012; Birmingham: First 6/11/2017; Rochester: St.
Paul’s 2022.
*Duncan, Daniel M. (Mary Whittaker) –
[(RE) D 1983; FE 1988; RE 2014] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1986; Snow, Vergennes 1986; Muskegon: Central (Assoc) 1989; Fremont 1994; Church of the Dunes 2003; Retired 2014.
*Duncan, Jean-Pierre (Noreen) –
[(OR)] New Baltimore: Grace; New Cooperative: New Baltimore Grace (parish director) 2014; Retired 2018.
Dunlap, Rachael M. (Zachary) –
[(FE) FL 2020; PE 2021; FE 2024] Birmingham: First (assoc), Berkley 1st Campus (assoc) 2020; Flat Rock:
First 2022; Flat Rock: First as FE 2024.
*Dunlap, Susan DeFoe [(RE) P 1974; F 1977; RE 2013] Denton: Faith 1976; Detroit: Mt. Hope 1983; Detroit: Mt. Hope 1986; Trenton:
Faith (½) 1989; Royal Oak: First (co-pastor) 1999; Dearborn: First (co-pastor) (¾) 2008; Dearborn: First 2011;
Retired 2013.
Dunlap, Zachary L. (Rachael) –
[(FE) PL 2011; PE 2013; FE 2016] Allen Park: Trinity 2011; Blissfield: Emmanuel (½), Lambertville (assoc) (½)
1/1/2013; Birmingham: First (assoc) (Path One Internship) 2015.
*Dunstone, Kenneth C. (Jessica) –
[(RE) P 1996; FE 1999; RE 2024] Stephenson, Hermansville: First 1996; US Army Chaplain (para 335.1b) 10th
Mountain Division, Fort Drum 12/16/1999; school (para 416.6) 1/1/2003; leave of absence 2017; Psychiatrist,
VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System, Topeka, KS 2020; Retired 2024.
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Eardley, David A. (Sara) –
[(FE) P 1992; F 1995] Britton: Grace 1993; Ann Arbor: First (assoc) 1997; Bay City: Christ 2001; Frankenmuth
2006; Rochester: St. Paul’s 2013; Grosse Pointe 2022.
*Easlick, Robert J. (LuAnn) –
[(HR) P 1986; F 1989; HL 9/1/2004; HL/PL 2020; HR 2023] Calumet, Mohawk-1987; Laingsburg, Middlebury
1990; Brighton: Whitmore Lake, Wesley 1993; incapacity leave 2001; Blissfield: Emmanuel 2002; Honorable
Location 9/1/2004; Linden (PL Ad Interim as HL) 2020; Honorable Location Retired 2023; Linden (HR 1/2) 2023.
*Eckhardt, Mary Margaret (Robert) –
[(RE) P 1976; F 1979; RE 2010] Lake Orion (assoc) 4/1978; Lake Orion (assoc) (½) 1981; Leave of Absence
1983; Lake Orion (assoc) (¼) 1985; Thomas (½), Lake Orion (assoc) (¼) 1988; Thomas, Lakeville 11/1/1992;
leave of absence 2002; Livonia: St. Matthew’s 9/1/2002; Retired 2010.
*Ehlers, Murphy S. (David) –
[(RD) CRT, 1997; CON (CE) 1998; FD 2001; RD 2017] Human Sexuality Consultant 1998; Franklin: Community
11/1/1998; Flint: Court Street 2001; leave of absence 2/2/2002; Retreat and Educational Ministries (½), Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s (½) 2002; Retreat and Educational Ministries (½), Warren: First (assoc) 12/1/2002; family
leave 2/15/2007; Detroit: Second Grace (deacon) 10/1/2011; transitional leave 11/30/2015; Clawson 1/1/2016;
Retired 12/31/2017.
*Elders, Marcia L. (David Apol) –
[(OR) OF 2003; OR 2017] [Reformed Church of America] Wyoming: South Wyoming (¼) 2003; Wyoming: South
Wyoming (½) 10/1/2006; Wyoming: South Wyoming (¾) 1/1/2009; Grand Rapids: Cornerstone South Wyoming
Campus (¾) 1/1/2015; Hastings: Hope ( ¾) 2015; Retired 2017.
*Eldred, Eldon K. (Rhea) –
[(RE) D 1966; FE 1968; RE 2003] Perrinton, Pompeii 1963; Farwell 12/1/1967; Edmore 1969; Sparta 1973; Fremont 3/1/1979; District Superintendent, Albion District 3/1/1987; Church of the Dunes 1992; Retired 2003.
*Elenbaas, Joe D. (Mary) –
[(RE) D 1986; FE 1988; RE 2010] Transferred from Minnesota Conf 2000; Ludington 2000; Medical Leave
11/30/2006; Retired 2010.
Eller, Walter “Vince” (April McGlothin) –
[(FD) PD 2009; FD 2012] Registrar, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary 2009; Director of Academic
Studies and Registrar GETS 6/1/2010; Director: Academic Studies and Registrar GETS 2018; Newnan: First (N
Georgia Conf) (assoc) (½) 1/1/2019; GETS Registration Services & Data Specialist (½) 7/13/2020.
*Ellinger, John W. (Sally) –
[(RE) D 1968; FE 1971; RE 2007] Transferred from New York Conf 1972; Jackson: First (Assoc) 1/15/1972; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 1976; Lansing: Grace 1981; Albion: First 1985; Holland: First 1990; District Superintendent, Lansing District 1996; Traverse City: Central 2002; Retired 2007; Traverse City: Christ 12/1/2009-6/1/2010.
*Elliott, Dirk (Tricia) –
[(RE) transferred from West Ohio Conf 2018; RE 1/1/2024] Director of New Faith Communities and Congregational Development 2011; trans to Detroit Conf 2018; Conference Director of Congregational Vibrancy 2018; Director of Congregational Vibrancy and Leadership Development 2021; Retired 1/1/2024.
*Elliott, Hydrian (Emma) –
[(RE) P 1980; F 1985; RE 2011] Detroit: East Grand Boulevard 1982; Detroit: Conant Avenue (assoc) 1985;
Chaplain, Navy, USN Reserve, Station Chaplain, Naval Training Center, San Diego CA 2/27/1986; Detroit: Resurrection 11/15/1993; Detroit: Trinity-Faith 1/16/1998; Westland: St. James 5/1/2000; Flint: Charity, Dort-Oak
Park Ministry 2003; Retired 2011.
*Elliott, John W. (Carla) –
[(RE); P 1972; F 1975; RE 2014] Mt. Clemens: First (assoc) 1974; North Lake 1977; Bay City: First (assoc)
1982; Poseyville 1984; Goodrich 3/1/1986; St. Ignace 9/1/1994; incapacity leave 4/16/2002; Retired 2014.
Elliott, Sarah [(OE) OE Baltimore-Washington 2024] Clio: Bethany 2024.
Elmore, David G. (Julie) –
[(FE) PE 2009; FE 2012; OE 2013; FE 2015] Concord 2013; Transferred from Alaska Missionary Conf 2015;
Personal Leave 2016; Ascension at Home Hospice Chaplain (¶344.1d), Missional: Coldwater 2019; Bronson:
First, Colon (½+½) 2021.
Elmore, Julie Yoder (David G.) –
[(FE) FE 2012; OE 2013; FE 2015] Litchfield, Quincy 2013; Transferred from Alaska Missionary Conf 2015;
Coldwater 2017; Battle Creek: Chapel Hill 2022.
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Embury, Lawrence J. –
[(PL) PL 2015] Griffith 2015; Pope/Griffith (½) 2018; Grass Lake, Pope (½) 1/1/2021; Grass Lake (¼) 2021;
Grass Lake (1/2) 1/1/2023.
*Emerson, Ann E. –
[(RD) PD W. OH 1998; FD Det.1999; RD 12/31/2023] New Albany (West Ohio) 1998; transfer to Detroit 1999;
Director Lake Huron Retreat Center 1999 [local church appointment: Lexington] Retired 12/31/2023.
*Emmert, Donald Joseph (Becky) –
[(RE) P 1983; F 1986; RE 2023] Ontonagon, Greenland, Rockland 1984; Pinconning 2/16/1990; New Baltimore:
Grace 1995; North Central Macomb Regional Ministry: Mt. Vernon (assoc) 6/1/2000; Treasurer’s Office Staff
2001; Conference Benefits Administrator (¾), Associate Treasurer (¼) 2003; Conference Benefits Officer 2006;
Michigan Area Benefits Officer 6/1/2017; Director of Benefits and Human Resources 2018; Director of Benefits
and Human Resources and interim Director of Admin Services and Conference Treasurer, 6/2020 - 1/15/2022;
Director of Benefits and Human Resources 2022; Retired 2023; Consultant, Conference Board of Pension and
Health Benefits (RE 1/2) 2023; return to retirement 12/31/2023.
*England, G. Patrick (Lisa) –
[(RE) P 1980; F 1984; RE 2018] Detroit: Redford (assoc) 1982; Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Otisville, West
Forest 9/1/1985; Caring Covenant Group Ministry, Parish Director 3/1988; Hale 1993; Grand Blanc 2008; Lambertville 2016; Retired 2018.
*Engler, Janet M. –
[(RE) FL 2001; PE 2002; FE 2005; RE 2015] Mt. Zion (VA Conf) 1998; Manassas: Grace (assoc), (VA Conf)
2000; Memphis: First, Lamb 2001; Monroe: Calvary 2004; Burton: Christ 2006; disability leave 3/1/2009; New
Lothrop, Juddville 2011; Mt. Morris: First 2013; Retired 10/1/2015.
*Erbes, Mark R. (Annette) –
[(RE) D 1996; FE 2000’ RE 2023] West Ohio Conference, Faith Community (Assoc), Xenia OH (¶426.1-1992
Discipline) 1996; Mt Pleasant: First (Assoc) 1997; Constantine 2001; Muskegon: Lake Harbor 2007; Holt 2014;
Retired 2023.
*Erickson, Richard R. (Jayne) –
[(RE) D 1969; FE 1973; RE 2006] Barry County: Woodland 1972; Woodland, Hastings: Welcome Corners 1975;
Jackson: First (Assoc) 1976; Manistee 1982; Director, Wesley Foundation, Michigan State University 1990; Retired 2006.
Euper, Ava (Stephen)
[(FL) PL 2018; FL 9/1/2023] Elsie 2018; Without appointment 2020; Beverly Hills (1/2) 2022; South Rockwood
(1/2) Riverview (1/2) 9/1/2023.
Euper, Stephen T. (Ava) [(FE) PE 2005; FE 2008] Ossineke 2005; New Hope 2010; incapacity disability leave 8/9/2010; Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: Roseville: Trinity 2012; Wyandotte: First 2023.
*Euper, Terry A. (Jackie) –
[(RE) P 1969; F 1973; RE 2010] Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg 1972; Troy: Big Beaver 1976; Saginaw Bay District Superintendent 1989; Lapeer: Trinity 1994; Clergy Assistant to the Bishop 2003; Retired 2010.
*Evans, Thomas J. (Judy) –
[(RE) D 1974; FE 1977; RE 2013] Comstock, Portage (Assoc) 1976; Comstock 10/1/1980; Leland, Keswick
1984; Leland 1988; Eaton Rapids: First 2/1/1994; Ludington 2007; Retired 2013; Hastings First (1/2) 1/1/20176/30/2017.
Fahey, Katherine L. (Tim Bolt) [(PE) CC 2013; PE 2016] Director of Residential Ministries, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary 2016.
Falker, Eric M. (Katja) –
[(FE) FL 2014; PE 2020; FE 2023] Bellaire: Community (FL) 11/10/2014; Saint Ignace 2019; Houghton: Grace,
Painesdale: Albert Paine Memorial (PE) 2020; Houghton: Grace, Painesdale: Albert Paine Memorial (FE) 2023.
*Farmer-Lewis, Linda J. (Bill Lewis) –
[(OR) D 1981; FE 1985; OE 2011; OR 2017 (Wisconsin Conf)] Munith, Pleasant Lake 1983; Jackson: First
(assoc) 1986; Homer, Lyon Lake 1987; Lansing: Trinity (Assoc) 1992; Dean of the Chapel, Albion College 1994;
Leland (¶346.1) 2011; Lansing Central 2013; Retired 2017; Battle Creek: First (¾) 2018; Dimondale (½) 201912/31/2020.
*Farnum, Charles D. (Kendall) –
[(RE) D 1997; FE 2002; RE 2024] Middleton, Maple Rapids 1997; Battle Creek: Maple 2001; Leave of Absence
7/1-16/2006; Director, Wesley Foundation Central Michigan University (½) and Mt Pleasant: First (Assoc) (½)
7/16/2006; Director, Wesley Foundation Central Michigan University (¾) 2007; Director, Wesley Foundation Central Michigan University (FT) 1/1/2008; Director, Wesley Foundation Central Michigan University (¼) 1/1/2014; Appointed to South Carolina Conference, Director Wesley Foundation, Winthrop College 2020. Retired 2024.
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Farrell, Trisha (Greg) [(FL) FL 2024] North Lake 2024;
*Fay, Barbara J. (Fred) –
[(RA) FL 1997; PL 2007; AM 2009; RA 2020] Ganges (FL) 1997; LP w/o Appointment 12/31/2004; Plainwell:
First (Assoc) (PL) 2007; Frankfort, Elberta 2010; Retired 1/1/2020.
Feighner, Bryce E. (Eileen) –
[(FE) PL 2004; PE 2007; FE 2013] Kalamo (¼) 2004; Kalamo (½) 1/1/2007; Kalamo (¼) and Quimby (¼) 2011;
Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry: Gresham (½) 2013; Hastings: First 2017.
*Ferris, John C. –
[(RE) P 1973; F 1977; RE 2012] Livonia: Newburg: (assoc) 1976; Detroit: Rice Memorial 4/1979; Highland Park:
First 1986; Pontiac Cooperative Parish: Waterford: Trinity (Parish Director) 1990; Dixboro 1998; Flint: Hope
2006; Retired 2012.
Ferris-McCann, Donald R. (Lisa) –
[(FE) D 1983; FE 1986] Mason: First (Assoc) 1984; Frankfort, Elberta 4/1/1989; Cassopolis 1993; Lake Odessa:
Central 2000; Battle Creek: First 2007; Medical Leave 2/1/2009; Elsie (¾) 2013; Elsie, Salem 5/1/2014; Leave
Of Absence 2016; Virginia Conference, Bruen Chapel 2019; Ypsilanti: First 2021; Mt Pleasant: First 2023.
Fetterly, Joseph –
[(PL) DSA 2020; PL 1/1/2022] Applegate, Avoca 2020; Avoca, Jeddo (PL 1/2) 2023.
*Field, Raymond D. –
[(RE) D 1980; FE 1986; RE 2003] Eagle (¼) 1988; Eagle (½) 1989; Transferred from Detroit Conf 1990; Eagle
(¼) 1990; Bath/Gunnisonville 1993; Hesperia, Ferry 1998; Hopkins, South Monterey 1999; Hersey 2001; Retired 5/1/2003.
*Fike, Ronald A. (Gayle) –
[(RE) PL 2010; PE 2013; FE 2016; RE 1/1/2022] Springville 2010; Gwinn 2014; Retired 1/1/2022.
*Finzer, G. Fred (Lois) –
[(RE) PL 1994; PE 1997; FE 1999; RE 2012] Rochester Hills: First 7/15/1994; Dexter (assoc) 1996; Seven
Churches United Group Ministry: Byron: First 2000; Hartland 2006; Retired 2012
*Fischer, Frederick H. –
[(RE) D 1958; FE 1961; RE 1996] Suttons Bay (EUB) 1958; Maple Hill (EUB) 1962; Berrien Springs, Arden
(EUB) 5/10/1965; Rosebush, Leaton 1/1/1970; Leave of Absence 1978; Williamston Center, Wheatfield 1980;
Elsie, Duplain 1985; Elsie 1/1/1990; Retired 1996; Leslie, Felt Plains (49%) 9/14/2014-2015.
*Fisher, John W. (Corinne) –
[(RE) D 1975; FE 1980; RE 2013] Niles: Wesley (Assoc) 1977; Schoolcraft, Pleasant Valley 1978; Casco 1980;
North Muskegon 1986; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 1992; South Haven: First 2004; Retired 2013; Oshtemo (½)
2013.
Fitzgerald, Erin L. Brodhagen (Joel) –
[(FE) PE 2012; FE 2016] Grand Rapids: St Paul’s 2012; Rochester: St Paul’s (assoc) 2018; Marshall 2021.
Fitzgerald, Joel T. Pier (Erin) –
[(FE) FL 2012; PE 2016; FE 2019] Wyoming Park 2012; Hopkins, South Monterey 2017; Sterling Heights 2018;
Sterling Heights, Omo: Zion 1/1/2021; Albion: First 2021; Albion: First (3/4) Lyon Lake (1/4) 1/1/2023.
*Flagel, David L. (Rebecca) –
[(RE) D 1975; FE 1977; RE 2013] North Adams, Jerome 9/1/1975; Coopersville 1980; Ionia Parish - LeValley,
Berlin Center 3/1/1989; Lake Odessa: Lakewood 2003; Retired 2013.
Flessner, Jodie R. –
[(FE) D 1993; FE 1997] Pompeii, Perrinton, North Star 1994; Pompeii, Perrinton, North Star, Christian Crossroads Cooperative Parish 2001; Pine River Parish:Leroy, Ashton 2003; Caledonia 2012; Superintendent, Northern Waters District 2019; Superintendent, Western Waters District 2023.
*Flory, Barbara J. –
[(RE) D 1989; FE 1992; RE 2011] Concord 1/1/1990; Holt (Assoc)/Alaiedon Township New Church Start 1998;
Lansing: Sycamore Creek 2000; New Church Development (½) 2009; Retired 2011.
*Floyd, Carolyn C. –
[(RE) FD 1992; FE 1995; RE 2008] West Mendon 1990; Mancelona, Alba 1997; St Johns: First 2000; Perry,
Shaftsburg 2003; Retired 2008; Eastpointe Immanuel (½) 1/1/2012- 2012; Algonac Trinity (¼) and Marine City
(¼) 2013; (Marine City closed 2/1/2014), Algonac Trinity (¼) 2/1/14- 6/1/2014.
*Foo, Tat-Khean (Kim) –
[(RE) P Malaysian Conf, 1967; F 1974; RE 2003] Henderson, Chapin 9/18/1972; Transfer to Detroit Conf 1973;
Waterford: Trinity 1976; Walled Lake 1990; Dearborn: Mt. Olivet 1996; leave of absence 10/1/2002; Retired
4/1/2003.
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Ford, Alice K. –
[(OE) OE 2020, Baltimore Washington Conference para. 346.1] Northville: First (assoc) (½) 2020; Northville:
First (assoc) (FT) 8/1/2021; Adrian: First 5/1/2023.
Forsyth, Michelle N. (Robert) –
[(FE) FL 2015; PE 2018; FE 2022] Fenton (assoc) 2015; Fenton (assoc) (¾), Linden (¼) 2018; Churchill, Mio
2020; West Branch: First 2022.
*Foster, Sheryl A. –
[(RD) PD 2008; FD 2015; RD 2023] Milford, Pastoral Assistant (½), Milford High School 2008; Milford (deacon)
2015; Retired 2023.
Fowler, Faith E –
[(FE) P 1986; F 1988] Detroit: Ford Memorial 1986; Detroit: Cass Community 7/1/1994.
Fox, Crystal [(FL) FL 2022] Nashville, Nashville Peace 2022; [Nashville and Peace merged 5/1/2024] Nashville 5/1/2024.
Francis, Raymond W. –
[(PL) PL 1/1/2020] Coomer, Winn (½) 1/1/2020 [Coomer merged w/ Winn 3/8/2020]; Winn (¼) Mar 8, 2020; Farwell (¾) 3/1/2021.
*Frank, Nancy K. (Daniel) –
[(RE) P 1991; F 1993; RE 2015] Norway: Grace, Faithorn 1991; Fenton (assoc) 11/1/1994; Saginaw: Swan Valley 1996; Dearborn: Good Shepherd 2000; Incapacity leave 10/1/2005; Retired 2015.
*Fraser-Soots, Bea –
[(RE) P 1991; F 1993; RE 2015] Detroit: Cass Community (assoc) 1991; Detroit: Zion 1994; Detroit: Mt. Hope
1997; Washington, Davis 9/1/1997; Ferndale: Campbell Memorial (¼) 1/1/1999; Detroit: Redford 2000; sabbatical leave 2005; Pontiac: Grace & Peace Community, Four Towns 2006; Garden City: First 2014; Retired
3/2/2015.
*Frazier, Lynda F. (Kevin) –
[(RE) PE 2006; FE 2010; RE 2015] Gordonville (¼) 2005; leave of absence J6/20/2010; Freeland 2012; leave
of absence 2/15/2014; Retired 12/1/2015.
Freeland, Carol J. (David) –
[(FL) PL 2014; FL 2015] Iron River: Wesley 2014; Kingston 2015; Hudson: First 2018; West Vienna, West Forest 2021; West Vienna, Otisville 1/1/2024..
*Freeland, David C. (Carol) –
[(RL) PL 1998; FL 2000 RL 2017] Peck, Buel, Melvin (co-pastor) 1/1/2000; Port Austin, Pinnebog, Grindstone
2002; Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity 2013; Retired 2017; Fostoria 2023.
*Freeman, Catherine M. (Tom) –
[(RD) PD 2008; FD 2011; RD 2014] 2008: Dixboro; Dixboro: Pastoral Assistant (½), Project Manager Avalon
Housing 9/29/2008; Dixboro (½), Ann Arbor Women’s Group (½) 2010; Retired 2014.
French, Cleoria (Cedric) –
[(FL) FL 2015; PL 2019; FL 2020] Saginaw: State Street 2015; Breckenridge 2019; Battle Creek: Washington
Heights 2020.
French, Kelsey B. – (Brennen)
[(FL) FL 2020] Hopkins, South Monterey 2020; Hopkins 1/1/2024.
French, Lawrence J. (Sharon) –
[(FL) PL 2019; FL 2019; PL 2021; FL 7/30/2023] Kalamazoo: Milwood (assoc) (½) 1/1/2019; Gobles, Almena
2019; Cedar Springs, Kent City: Chapel Hill 2020 (KC: Chapel Hill closed 5/31/2021); Battle Creek: First (¾)
2021; Battle Creek: First, Battle Creek: Convis Union (FL) 7/30/2023.
*French, Lillian T. (Michael) –
[(RE) PE 2002; FE 2005; RE 2010] Dimondale 11/16/1999; St Louis: First 2002; Jackson Calvary 1/1/2008; Retired 9/1/2010.
*Freysinger, Robert J. (Marion Robin) –
[(RE) D 1981; FE 1985; RE 12/31/2023] Center Eaton, Brookfield 10/16/1982; Lane Boulevard 1985; Napoleon
1988; Millville 2004; Millville (¾) and Stockbridge (¼) 2011; Kalkaska 2013; Fowlerville First 2015; Battle Creek:
Newton (¼) 2016; Ida/Samaria: Grace 2019; Ida, Samaria: Grace, Lulu (Regional Director of Co-op Parish, para
206.3 and 206.6) 2020; Ishpeming: Wesley 2021; Retired 12/31/2023.
Friedrick, Phillip J. (Gail) –
[(FE) D 1984; FE 1988] Highland Park (Assoc), Dallas TX 1984-1985; Galien, Olive Branch 1986; Battle Creek:
Birchwood 1991; Alma 1995; N Muskegon: Community 7/15/2012; Sparta 2017; Farmington: Nardin Park 2022;
Keswick 2023.
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Fritz, Leslee J. –
[(FE) CC 2016; PL 2017; PE 2019; FE 2022] Albion: First (PL ¾) 2017; Albion: First 2019; Lansing: Grace 2021.
*Fullmer, Charles W. (Margaret) –
[(RE) D 1957; FE 1959; RE 1997] Lyon Lake/Marengo 1956; Lyon Lake 1957; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc) 1959;
Grand Rapids: Valley 1962; Reed City 1966; Ionia: First 1970; Grandville 1977; Petoskey 1986; Chaplain, Clark
Retirement Community 3/1/1994; Retired 1997; Amble 8/1/1999-10/31/2001.
Gagne, Jeff –
[(PL) DSA 2020; PL 1/1/2022] Hermansville (DSA) 2020.
*Gamboa, Elizabeth M. (Stephan) –
[(RE) (FE, PA); RE 2008] transfer to Detroit Conf, Flint: Bristol, Dimond 2000; Mt. Morris: First 2003; Retired
2008.
Gandarilla-Becerra, C. Patricia –
[(FL) FL 2012] Detroit: El Buen, Alpha and Omega Faith Community 2012; Ypsilanti: First (assoc), Detroit: El
Buen Pastor, Revive, 50 Communities of Faith 2015; Ypsilanti: First, New Church Development (¶344.1a,c) Detroit: Centro Familiar Cristiano 2016.
García Rodríguez, César E. (Miriam Peralta de Garcia)
[(FL) from Cal/Nev AC 2022] 344.1a Southwest Michigan Latinx Community Ministry 2022.
Garrigues, Margaret “Peggy” R–
[(FE) P 1990; F 1992; HL 2000; FE 2009] Howell: First (assoc) 1990; Fenton (assoc) (½) 1992; Wagarville:
Community, Wooden Shoe 9/1/1994; family leave 1995; Chelsea: First (assoc) 1998; Honorable Location 2000;
Fostoria, West Deerfield (½) 2009; (2009 readmitted) Clawson 2010; Berkley (½), Clawson (½) 2013; Clawson
1/1/2015; Clawson (½) 10/1/2015; Clawson (¼) 3/16/2016; voluntary leave of absence 9/1/2016; Appointed to
Iowa Conference 2023.
Gasaway, Rodney G. (Janice) –
[(FD) PD 2017; FD 2020] Joy Southfield, Director Community & Economic Dev 2017-1/31/2018; Livonia: Newburg, Adult Education Program and Outreach (½) 2017; Chelsea: First, Director of Adult Ministries (½)
1/13/2019.
*Petty, Janet Gaston –
[(RE)] Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc) (para. 337.1) 2002; Commerce (interim) 2/1/2004; transfer from CA-Pacific
Conf 2004; Southfield: Hope (assoc) 2004; Retired 2012; Detroit: Metropolitan 2016-2021.
Gay, Tara R. (Byron) [(FE) P (on recognition of orders, AME) 1998; FE 2001] Dolton IL: Holy Trinity AME 1991; Flint: Oak Park 1998;
Waterford: Central (interim assoc) 12/1/2002; Waterford: Central (assoc) 2001; Flint: Bethel 2005; Crossroads
District Superintendent 2012; Halsey, South Mundy 2016; Troy: Big Beaver 2/1/2022; Trenton: Faith 2024.
*Gedcke, Roger F. (Donna) [(RE)] Detroit: Bethel 1968; Ferndale: St. Paul’s 1969; Ontonagon County Larger Parish 1972; North Branch,
Clifford 1979; Clio: Bethany 1997; Retired 2010.
*Gibbs, Cindy L. (Jim) –
[(RL) PL 1/1/2008; FL 2010; RL 2022] Churchill 1/1/2008; Romulus 2010; Pigeon: First 2015; Retired 2022;
Beaverton (RL 1/4) 2024.
*Gibbs, Max L. (Jean) –
[(RE) P 1977; F 1980; RE 2009] Pontiac: Central (assoc) 1978; Flint: Oak Park (assoc) 1980; Akron, Unionville
1982; Director, Camp Reynoldswood, IL 1983; Minister of the Word, Uniting Church in Australia 1987; Deerfield,
Petersburg 2/1/1990; Deckerville, Minden City 1991; Akron 1996; disability leave 10/1/1996; Retired 2009.
Gibson, Lamarr [(RE) FD 1994; FE 1998; RE Wisconsin Conf] Detroit: Cass Community (assoc) 1993; Southfield: Hope 1997;
Detroit: Trinity-Faith 2000; Potter Park 2001; to Wisconsin Conf 2004; Ionia: First, Ionia: Easton 2024.
*Giddings, Emmanuel J., Sr. –
[(RE) P 1993 (on recognition of orders, Liberia Annual Conference); F 1994; RE 2022] Detroit: Central (assoc)
1992; Detroit: Conant Avenue 1995; St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd 1997; Associate Council Director: Urban
Missioner 10/1/1999; leave of absence 1/1/2003; Director of Alfalit International, Liberia Literacy Program, Liberian Conference para 344.1, 9/1/2006; Retired 2022.
*Giguere, Jack (Joyce) –
[(RE) T 1959; F 1962; RE 1999] Baltimore: Brooklyn (assoc) (Baltimore Conf) 1959; Clarkston (assoc) 1962;
Bad Axe 1965; Flushing 1971; Livonia: Newburg 1980; Ann Arbor District Superintendent 1984; Grosse Pointe
1989; Retired 1999.
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*Gillespie-Brown, Billie Lou (Roger Brown) –
[(RL) FL 2000; RL 2024] Henderson, Chapin 2000; West Vienna 10/15/2006; St Louis: First, Breckenridge 2020;
Retired 2024; St Louis: First, Breckenridge 2024.
Gladstone, Carl (Anna) –
[(FD) PD 2004; FD 2007] Birmingham: First (deacon) (¾) 2004; Birmingham: First (deacon); Director, Young
Leaders Initiative 2007; Youth Leaders Initiative (½), Jurisdictional Coordinator Youth and Young Adult Ministries
(½) 1/1/2010; Discipleship Ministries: Regional Staff 1/1/2016; Dearborn: First Director of Youth & Adult Ministries & Missional and Young Leaders Initiative (deacon) (½) 2019; Director of Motor City Wesley (½) (para
331.1a) 2019.
*Gladstone, David G. –
[(RE) SP 1989; P 1990; F 1993; RE 2012] Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc) 1989; Eastpointe: Immanuel 1991;
Warren: First 1997; Port Huron: First 2003; Retired 2012; Lexington 2017-2018.
*Glanville, Gary R. (Lisa) –
[(RE) P 1980; F 1983; RE 2020] Saginaw: Ames (assoc) 1981; Saginaw: Swan Valley 1983; Utica (assoc)
3/1/1987; Ann Arbor: Calvary 1989; Romeo 1996; Swartz Creek 2015; Retired 9/1/2020; Owosso: First
2/1/2021- 2021.
Glass, Cora –
[(FD) PD 2016; FD 2019] Wesley Foundation, Resident Director of Intentional Living and Director of Discipleship Ministries / Area Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry Fund Developer 2016; Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Alum Relations (¶331.1b) 7/31/2017;
Waterford: Central, Director of Life-Long Faith Formation 2018; Program & Hospitality Manager, Lake Huron
Retreat Center 2022; Director, Corabelle Collective 2/1/2024.
*Gonder, Daniel L. [(RE) PL 2006; PE 2010; FE 2013; RE 2018] Fairgrove 2006; Fairgrove, Watrousville 3/1/2010; Tawas 2013;
Retired 2018; Grant (¼) 2018-2019.
Goodwin, Suzanne (James) –
[(FE) PD 2007; FD 2011; FE 2024] Farmington: Orchard (deacon) (¾) 2007; Deacon FT 2011; Mason: First
2019; Mason: First (FE) 2024.
Gordon, Brenda E. –
[(FE) D 2000; FE 2007] Hinchman, Oronoko 2000; Empire 2006; Berrien Springs, Pokagon 2014; Berrien
Springs, Pokagon and Hinchman, Oronoko 2017; Sodus: Chapel Hill 2018; St. Charles 2022.
*Gordon, Diane L. (Tom) –
[(RE) FL 2003; PE 2004; FE 2007; RE 2018] Ashley, Bannister 2003; Battle Creek: Trinity 2006; Muskegon:
Central 2010; Mt Pleasant: First 2013; Retired 2018.
*Gordon, Linda R. (Bruce) –
[(OR) OR 2014] [Illinois Great Rivers Conf, Retired AM 2011] Hinchman, Oronoko (½) 2014-2017.
Gordy, Samuel C. (Elizabeth) –
[(FL) PL 2012; FL 2018; PL 2020; FL 2021]Morris Chapel (¼) 3/11/2012; Kalamazoo: Northwest (¼) 2013;
Bronson: First (½) 2015; Bronson: First, Colon 2018; Bronson: First (½) 2020; Delton: Faith 2021.
Gotham, Donald D. (Laura) –
[(FE) P 1994; F 1997] Sutton-Sunshine, Bethel 1995; Sutton-Sunshine, Bethel, Akron 10/1/1996; Sandusky:
First 1997; Saint Clair: First 9/1/2004; Utica 2011.
*Goudie, Diana K. (Robert) –
[(RE) PL 1983; SP 1988; P 1991; F 1993; RE 2009] Milan: Marble Memorial (assoc) 1983; Azalia, London
9/1/1991; Redford: Aldersgate (co-pastor) 9/1/1994; Redford: Redford Aldersgate 2003; Retired 2009.
*Goudie, Robert F. (Diana) –
[(RE) T 1964; F 1966; RE 2003] Detroit: St. James (assoc) 1966; Waterford: Trinity 1970; Monroe: First 4/1976;
Milan: Marble Memorial 1983; Redford: Aldersgate (co-pastor) 9/1/1994; Retired 2003.
Graf, Benita - (Donald)
(PL) [DSA 11/12022; PL 1/1/2024] Hayes (DSA 1/2) 11/1/2022; Hayes PL 1/2) 1/1/2024.
*Grajcar, Michael, Jr. (Sharon) –
[(RE) T Pitts. 1961; F 1964] Renaker, Sadieville KY 1959; Sinking Spring OH 1960; Transfer to Detroit Conf,
Linden 1963; Troy: Big Beaver 1969; Holly: Calvary 1976; Pontiac: St. James 1982; Riverview 1988; Onaway,
Millersburg 1989; Retired 1991.
Granada, Lemuel O. (Colleen) –
[(PL) PL 2002; NL 2007; PL 2012] Fountain 11/15/2002; Brethren Epworth 2003; Fountain 2005; Without appointment 11/30/2007; Hersey (¼) 7/29/2012; Without appointment 2021; Edmore: Faith (1/2) 2023.
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*Grant, Ronald B. (Carol) –
[(RE) D 1973; FE 1976; RE 2012] Concord 1975; Director, Wesley Foundation Western MI University 1982;
Leave of Absence 8/15/1992; Limited License Psychologist, New Directions Counseling, Kalamazoo 2/1/1995;
Retired 11/1/2012.
as of 2021, is appointed at Fort Collins Christ UMC, Colorado.
Served as West Michigan Conference Director 7/1/2006 - 12/31/2008.
*Gray-Lion, Annelissa M. –
[(RD) PD 2006; FD 2013; RD 2018] Chelsea: First (deacon) 1/1/2007; leave of absence 2009; Chelsea: First
(deacon) 2012; Retired 2018.
*Graybill, Joseph M. (Sue) –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1984; RE 2011] Transferred from Free Methodist Church 1982; Dansville, Vantown 1980; Edmore: Faith 4/1/1987; Leland 1997; Retired 2011.
*Green, Patricia A. –
[(RE) PL 1986; SP 1990; P 1992; F 1995; RE 2013] Detroit: North Detroit 1986; Second UMC, First UMC (associate youth pastor), North Vernon IN, para 426.1 1990; Ebenezer, Madison IN, para. 426.1 1992; Brighton: First
(assoc) 1993; Erie 1995; Madison Heights 1999; Milan: Marble Memorial 2008; Retired 2013.
*Green, Rosaline D. –
[(RL) FL 2017; RL 2019] Southfield: Hope (assoc) 12/1/2017; Retired 2019; Southfield: Hope (assoc) (½) 2019;
Pontiac: Grace & Peace 2021.
Greene, Cynthia S.L. –
[(FE) D 1993; FE 1995] Transferred from Oregon-Idaho Conf 1998; Lansing: Trinity (Assoc) 5/1/1998; Byron
Center 2003; Ithaca, Beebe 2010; Lake Odessa: Lakewood 2015; Rockford 2017; Weidman 2019; Weidman,
Winn 3/1/2021.
*Greer, James E., II (Madeline) –
[(RE) P 1982; F 1985; RE 2013] Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc) 1983; Farmington: Orchard (assoc) 1987; New
Baltimore: Grace 1990; Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul 1995; Franklin: Community 11/16/2000; Retired 2013.
*Grenfell, John N., III (Shelley) –
[(RE) P 1987; F 1989; RE 1/1/2024] God’s Country Cooperative Parish 1/1/1987 ; Grand Marais, Germfask;
2/1/1992; Menominee: First; 1994; in school; 1995 Menominee: First 1998; Belleville: First 1998; 2007 Plymouth: First 2007; St. Clair: First 2018- 12/31/2023; Retired 1/1/2024.
Grettenberger, Louis W. (Karen) –
[(FE) D 1987; FE 1989] Manton 1987; Traverse City: Christ 1993; Sparta 2009; Grand Haven: Church of the
Dunes 2017.
Greyerbiehl, Julie A.–
[(FE) FL 2005; PE 2009; FE 2013] Elk Rapids, Kewadin, Williamsburg (Assoc) 2005; Elk Rapids, Kewadin, Williamsburg (Co-Pastor) 2008; Silver Creek, Keeler 2009; Williamston 2011; Mt Pleasant: First 2018; Petoskey
6/15/2022.
Griffin, Herbert L., Jr. (Ellainia) –
[(FE) D 1991; FE 1993] Battle Creek: Washington Hts (Assoc) 1990; Chaplain/Wing Chaplain, US Navy, US
Marine Corps 1993; Transitional Leave 3/1/2023; Director of Endorsing, GBHEM and UMEA para. 344.1.a(2)
5/1/2023; Director of UM Endorsing Agency GBHEM, CC Hamilton Park UMC Dallas TX 2024;
*Grigereit, Robert C. (Carolyn) –
[(RE) P 1960 W.MI; F 1962 W.MI; RE 1999] Deerfield: Bethlehem 1960; Ludington: Zion 1962; Ludington:
Grace, Zion 1965; Ludington: St. Paul 1967; Grand Rapids: Griggs Street 1967; Transfer to Detroit Conf, Ann
Arbor: Calvary 1968; Garden City 1976; Midland: First (assoc) 1987; Retired 1999.
*Griggs, Jerry D. (Cherie) –
[(RL) PL 1998; RL 1/1/2022] Eastern Thumb Cooperative Parish: McGregor, Carsonville 1998; McGregor, Carsonville 2004; Retired 1/22; McGregor 2022
Grimes, Christopher M. –
[(FL) FL 2015] Detroit: St. Timothy 2013; Westland: St. James 2015; Southfield: Hope (assoc) 2017; West
Vienna, West Forest 2020; Livonia: Clarenceville 2021.
*Grimmett, Carter Mansfield (Toni) –
[(RE) PL 2003; PE 2007; FE 2010; RE 2020] Detroit: Conant Avenue 12/2002; Westland: St. James (½)
9/1/2003; Westland: St. James (¾) 1/1/2006; Westland: St. James, Inkster: Christ 3/1/2007; Detroit: People’s
2008; Detroit Peoples, Calvary 11/1/2013; St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd 2014; Rochester: St. Paul 2017;
Retired 2020’ Farmington: Nardin Park (senior pastor) (RE) 2023.
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*Groff, Kathleen A. (Joseph) –
[(RE) P 1997; FE 1999; RE 2008] Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc) 1997; Dundee 9/1/2002; Retired 2008; Newaygo (¾) 2011; Newaygo (45%) 1/1/2014; Newaygo (¾) 5/8/2014- 2017.
Guetschow, Kevin K. (Karen) –
[(FL) FL 2010] Kent City: Chapel Hill 2010; Dorr Crosswind Community 2017; Dorr Crosswind Community, Wayland 2021; Sparta 2022.
Gutierrez, April (Evan) [(PE) FL 2020; PE 2022] Chaplain, Adrian College 1/1/2020; LP without appointment 8/1/2020; Rochester: St.
Paul’s (assoc) 2021; Portage: Chapel Hill (PE co-pastor) 2024.
*Haas, Patricia A. –
[(RE) PL 2003; PE 2011; FE 2014; RE 2023] Pokagon 2003; Keswick 2011; Retired 2023.
*Haase, David L. [(RL) PL 2008; RL 2023] Townline (¼) and Breedsville (¼) 2008; Riverside (¼) and Coloma (Assoc) (¼) 2014;
Riverside (¼) 1/1/2016; Retired 2023; Riverside (1/4) 2023.
*Hadaway, Victoria L. –
[(OR) OE 2018; OR 2022 Northern Illinois] Sault Ste. Marie: Central, Algonquin 2018; Retired 2022.
*Hagans, Gerald F. (Susan) –
[(RE) D 1983; FE 1986; RE 2006] Gordon, Pitsburg, West Ohio Conf 1981-1984; Muskegon: Central (Assoc)
1984; Constantine 1989; Muskegon Heights: Temple 8/1/1991; Retired 9/1/2006; Sitka (¼) 11/15/2009- 2019.
*Hagans, Susan J. (Gerald) –
[(RE) D 1986; FE 1989; RE 2006] Muskegon: Unity 1986; Muskegon: Unity 1987; Holland: First (Assoc)
11/15/1988; Muskegon: Lake Harbor 1995; District Superintendent, Grand Rapids District 2000; Retired 2006;
Wolf Lake (45%) 9/7/2014- 8/31/2017.
*Haggard, William E. (Robin) –
[(RE) D 1980; FE 1984; RE 2018] Lake Ann 1982; Cedar Springs, East Nelson 1989; Traverse City Asbury
1995; Lansing: Mount Hope 2002; District Superintendent, Grand Rapids District 2012; Retired 2018; Pentwater: Centenary 2018-2021.
Hagley, Mary K. (Jeffrey) –
[(FD) PD 2011; FD 2016] Plymouth: First (assoc). Transitional leave 2011; Dixboro (Deacon ½) 2013; Dixboro
(1/4) 2022; Transitional Leave 2023; Saline: First, Director of Family Ministries (1/4) 2024..
Hahm, Sungjoon “Paul” (Jennifer) –
[(FE) FL 2011; PE 2014; FE 2017] Wayne: First 2011; Brighton: First (assoc) 2013; Resident—Discipleship Ministries Urban Village Church, Chicago, Northern Illinois Conference 2015; Lansing: Grace 2016; Farmington Orchard 2021.
Hahn, Anita K. (Kevin) –
[(FE) D 1998; FE 2001] Whitehall, Claybanks 1998; Lakeview: New Life 2006; District Superintendent, Grand
Traverse District 2011; District Superintendent, Northern Waters District 1/1/2019; Midland: First 2019; Grayling:
Michelson Memorial 10/1/2022; Holt 2023.
Hale, Georgia N. (Dwayne Glisson) –
[(FD) PD 2012; FD 2017] Transferred from Great Plains Conf 2015; Missional Appointment: Grand Rapids Genesis (Deacon) Serving Coordinator/Bridges Program (Unpaid Position) 2015; Transitional Leave 1/1/2022; Personal Leave 2023; Senior Business Analyst/Vice Chair SOMOS 1/1/2024.
Hall, Lindsey M. (Jon Reynolds) –
[(FE) FL 2013; PE 2014; FE 2017] Birmingham: First (assoc) 4/1/2013; 2016 Birmingham: First (assoc) (½)
2016; Birmingham: First (assoc) 2019; Brighton: First (co-pastor, Whitmore Lake Campus) 2020.
*Hall, Nelson L. –
[(RL) PL 1999; FL 2018; RL 2022] Baldwin, Luther 11/16/1999; Marcellus: Wakelee 2005; Augusta: Fellowship
(½) 2007; Gobles, Kendall 2013; Kalamazoo: Northwest (¼) 2015; Ontonagon, Greenland, Rockland: St. Paul
2018, Retired 2022; Calumet (1/4) Lake Linden (1/4) 2022.
*Haller, Gary T. (Laurie) –
[(RE) D 1979; FE 1983; RE 2017] Traverse City: Central (Assoc) and Ogdensburg 1981; Traverse City: Central
1/1/2982; Pentwater: Centenary 1985; Grand Rapids: First (Co-Pastor) 1993; Birmingham First (Senior Pastor)
2013, Retired 2017.
*Hamilton, John N. (Linda) –
[(RE) P 1978; F 1982; RE 2016] Adrian: First (assoc) 1980; Stephenson, Hermansville 4/1981; Caseville 1986;
Blissfield: Emmanuel 1990; Onaway, Millersburg 1995; Sault Ste. Marie: Central; Algonquin 4/16/2001; incapacity leave 2004; medical leave 2014; Retired 2016.
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Hamlen, Geraldine G. –
[(FE) PE 2006; FE 2009] Gwinn 2006; Iron Mountain: Trinity 2014; Lexington 2023.
*Hamlin, Frederick G. –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1987; RE 1994] Benton Harbor: Grace 1978-1982; Watervliet 11/20/1984; Byron Center 1985;
Camden, Montgomery, Stokes Chapel 1987; Retired 1994; Saugatuck 1996-1998.
*Haney, Claudette I. –
[(RE) D 1991; FE 1993; RE 2005] Harbor Springs, Alanson 1990; Homer, Lyon Lake 4/16/1993; Lawton, Almena 1995; Lawton 1996; Cassopolis 2000; Retired 2005.
Hansen, Haley [(PE) PE 2022] Burton: Open Door 2022; East Lansing: The Peoples Church (assoc) 4/15/2023.
*Hansen, Randall R. (Susan) –
[(RE) FE 1982; RE 2014] Albion: First (Assoc) 1983-1985; Fennville, Pearl 7/16/1992; Transferred from Uruguay Evangelical Methodist Conf 1993; Fennville: Pearl 7/16/1992; Fennville, Pearl 1993; Muskegon: Central
2000; Montague 8/16/2009; Medical Leave 2014; Retired 10/20/2014.
*Hansen, Ronald W. (Jan) –
[(RE) D 1977; FE 1980; RE 2011] Fennville, Pearl 1978; Ovid United 2/1/1984; Leave of Absence 1993; Hartford 1999; Retired 2011; Kalamazoo: Northwest (¼) 2012-2013; Portage First (Pathfinder) (¾) 2015-2016; return to retirement 2016; Otsego 2024.
*Hanson, Alan J. (Judy) –
[(RE) P 1970; F 1973; RE 2013] Marquette: First (assoc) 1972; Morenci 1973; school 1981; Associate Staff
Counselor, Fayetteville Family Life Center, North Carolina Baptist Hospital 1984; school 1985; Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center, Toledo OH 8/1986; Macon 9/1/2001; Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul 2002; Wyandotte: First 2007; Retired 2013.
Hansson, Emily K. (Scott) –
[(FE) FL 2010; PE 2012; FE 2016] Girard 9/1/2010; Centreville 2014; Medical Leave 1/1/2019; Personal Leave
2020.
Harkema, Pamela –
[(FL) FL 2021] Oscoda, Oscoda Indian Mission 2021.
Harmon, Scott A. (Bron) –
[(FE) P 1996; FE 1998] Iron Mountain: Trinity (assoc) (¼); Quinnesec: First 1996; Negaunee: Mitchell 1998;
Birmingham: First (assoc) 2002; Escanaba: Central 2003; Frankenmuth 2013; Marquette District Superintendent 2017; Northern Skies District Superintendent 1/1/2019.
*Harnish, John “Jack” E. (Judy) –
[(RE) P W. PA, 1970; F 1973; RE 2013] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Washington, Davis 1974; Dexter 12/979; Flint:
Court Street 1990; General Board of Higher Education 7/1/1993; Ann Arbor: First 2000; Birmingham: First 2005;
Retired 2013.
Harpole, Everett (Patricia) [(PL) PL 2015] Emmett County: New Hope 2015- 12/1/2015; Not Appointed12/1/2015 ; Indian River 2016; Not
Appointed 2017; Sodus: Chapel Hill (co-pastor) 2022; Without appointment 2023.
*Harpole, Patricia A. (Everett) –
[(RA) FL 1993; NL 1994; AM 2002; RA 2017] Brandywine Trinity 1993; Without appointment 4/17/1994; Transferred to Ohio Conf 1/1/1999; Transferred to W MI Conf 5/1/2002; Townline, Breedsville 11/1/2002; Dowling:
Country Chapel 2004; Oshtemo: Lifespring 2009; Indian River 2014; Retired 2017; Sodus: Chapel Hill co-pastor) (1/2) 7/15/2022- 2023.
Harriman, Karen A. (Mark) –
[(FL) PL 1/1/2021; FL 7/1/2021] Jeddo, Buel (½) 1/1/2021; Buel (½) 5/1/2021; Morenci, Weston 2021; Barnard,
East Jordan 2022.
*Harrington, Philip S. –
[(OR) OR 2019 Pacific Northwest Conference] Glenn (¼) 2019; South Haven (¾) and Glenn (¼) 9/7/2020; Retired 2021; Glenn (OR ¼) 2021.
*Harrington, Sally K. –
[(OR) OR 2012] [South German Methodist Conf, RE] Galesburg (½) 11/1//2010- 2012; Sonoma, Newton (½)
2012-2014; Newton 2014-3/31/2016.
*Harris, Duane M. (Lynn) –
[(RE) P 1984; F 1988; RE 2018] Sutton, Sunshine 1986; Midland: First (assoc) 11/1/1988; Essexville 1997;
Owosso: First 2005; Auburn 2009; Retired 2018.
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Harris, Edwin M.
[(PE) OE/OM AME Zion, 2022; PE 2024] Denton: Faith 2022; Sterling Heights (1/2) 2023; Sterling Heights (PE
1/2) 2024.
*Harris, Hilda L. –
[(RE) SP 1992; P 1994; F 1996; RE 2004] River Rouge: John Wesley 1992; Detroit: St. Timothy’s 1993; Southfield: Hope (assoc) 1995; Detroit: Calvary 1997; Retired 9/1/2004.
*Hart, Caroline F. (James) –
[(RE) PE 1999; FE 2002; RE 2018] Warren: First (assoc) 1999; Coleman: Faith 2008; Gladstone: Memorial
2015; Retired 2018.
Hart, Daniel “JC” Joseph Charnley (Autumn) –
[(FE) PE 2012; FE 2015] Grosse Pointe (assoc) 2012; Birmingham: First (assoc) 4/1/2016; Mt. Clemens: First
2019.
*Hart, Thomas E. [(RE) T Baltimore Conf, 1967; F 1970; RE 2002] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity
11/1970; Vernon, Bancroft 1975; Manchester 9/1980; West Bloomfield 1984; Detroit: St. Timothy’s 1991; South
Lyon: First (Co-pastor) 1995; Retired 9/1/2002
Hart, W. Andrew “Drew” (F. Caroline) –
[(FE) PE 1992; FE 1995; HL 2009; FE 2014] Lake Orion (assoc) 1993; Mackinaw City: Church of the Straits
5/1/1996; Millington 2001; leave of absence 2006; Honorable Location 2009; Adrian: First 2014; Port Huron:
First 2020.
*Harvey, Howard –
[(RL) PL 1983; NL 2000; PL 2017; RL 2020] South Wyoming 1982-1988; Fenwick, Palo, Vickeryville 1991; Sand
Lake/South Ensley 1996; Marion, Cadillac South Community 1999; Without appointment 8/21/2000; Kewadin
(¼) 1/1/2017; Retired 2020, Kewadin (RL) 2020- 12/31/2023.
*Hasley, Lynn M. (Gary) –
[(RE) PE 2004; FE 2008; RE 2016] Birmingham: First (assoc) 2004; Eastpointe: Immanuel 10/1/2008; Sabbatical leave 1/9/2012; Farmington: Orchard (assoc) J1/1/2013; Franklin: Community 2013; Retired 2016.
*Hastings, Timothy S. (Deborah) –
[(RE) P 1980; F 1982; RE 2012] Saginaw: First (assoc) 1980; Manistique 1983; Pigeon: Salem 1986; Saginaw:
Ames (assoc) 1990; leave of absence 9/1/1993; school 9/1/1994; Chaplain: St. Luke’s Hospital (Saginaw) 1996;
LaPorte, Mapleton 12/1/1997; LaPorte, Mapleton (¾) 9/1/2000; Mapleton 12/1/2003; Chaplain, St. Mary’s of
Michigan, Saginaw 2004; Retired 2012.
*Hawkins, Ronda L. –
[(RE) P 1995; F 1997; RE 2014] Hardy 1995; incapacity leave 6/1/2000; Retired 2014.
*Hawley, Wayne A. (Pamela) –
[(RE) P 1977; F 1979 (E. PA. Conf); RE 2007] Transfer to Detroit Conf from E. PA, Harbor Beach, Port Hope
1983; North Lake 1991; Ida, Samaria: Grace 2001; Retired 2007.
*Hayes, Geoffrey L. (Pamela) –
[(RE) D 1970; FE 1974; RE 2009] Grand Rapids: First (Assoc) 1973; Lansing: Asbury 1978; Stevensville 1987;
Surrender of Credentials 3/23/1994; Re-admitted 1998; Grand Rapids: Faith 1998; Retired 2009.
*Hayes, Stanley L. (Joyce) –
[(RE) D 1963; FE 1965; RE 1999] Leaton 1959; Grand Traverse Larger Parish 1964; Kingsley Circuit 1965;
East Jordan 10/15/1966; Cedar Springs 1970; Cedar Springs, East Nelson 1972; Evart, Avondale 10/15/1975;
Fennville, Pearl 4/1/1984; Breckenridge 1990; Grass Lake 1994; Retired 1999; Kalkaska 10/1/1999; Old Mission Peninsula 2002.
*Haynes, Leonard B. (Birute) –
[(RE) D 1970; FE 1973; RE 1998] Riverside 1970; Kingscreek 1972; Pine Rest Christian Hospital 1975; Bethesda Hospital 1976; Transferred from West Ohio Conf 1979; Chaplain, Director of Pastoral Care, Bronson
Methodist Hospital 1979; Leave of Absence 3/24/1983- 6/15/1983; Hinchman, Oronoko 1983; Shepherd, Pleasant Valley 1986; Lansing: Calvary 1992; Leave of Absence 3/1/1998; Retired 1998.
Haynes, Sharon [(PL) DSA 2021; PL 2022] Mt. Pleasant: Countryside, Mt. Pleasant: Trinity (1/4 ) 2022; Glennie, Wilber 2023.
*Heaton, Lyle D. (Sylvia) –
[(RE) D 1978; FE 1982; RE 2016] Barryton 1979; Barryton, Chippewa Lake 1980; Middleton, Maple Rapids
1984; Delta Mills 1990; Wacousta Community 1/1/1999; Lansing: Christ 2013; Mulliken, Sunfield 1/1/2016; Retired 2016.
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*Heffelfinger, Constance L. (Randy Wedeven) –
[(RE) D 1976; FE 1980; RE 2016] Transferred from East Ohio Conf 1977; Fremont (Assoc) 1978; Barry County:
Woodland, Hastings: Welcome Corners 1981; Saugatuck, Ganges 1984; Saugatuck (½) 1/1/1990; Medical
Leave 9/1/1995; Retired 2016.
*Heifner, Keith W. (Becky) –
[(RE) D 1971; FE 1973; RE 2006] Maplewood 1977; Transferred from Missouri East Conf 1980; Counselor, Samaritan Counseling Center Ad Interim 1980; Pastoral Counselor, Samaritan Counseling Center, Battle Creek
1981; Director, Samaritan Center of South Central MI, Battle Creek 1986; Pastoral Counselor, Battle Creek Pastoral Counseling 1/1/1990; Big Rapids: First 1993; Marshall 1996; Parma, North Parma 1999; Galesburg 2003;
Retired 2006.
*Heisler, Benton R. (Linda) –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1988; RE 2021] St Joseph First (Assoc) 1986; Charlevoix, Greensky Hill 08/16/1988; Lansing:
Asbury 11/16/1992; Mt Pleasant: First 1997; District Superintendent, Lansing District 2002; Director of Connectional Ministries, West MI Conf 1/1/2009 and Detroit Conf 2/1/2018; Director of Connectional Ministries, Michigan Conference 1/1/2019; Retired 1/1/2021.
Heldt, Christopher J. (Rachelle) [(PL) DSA 2020; PL 1/1/2022] Algonac: Trinity (½) 2020; Roseville: Trinity (1/2) 2023.
*Heller, Virginia L. –
[(RE) D 1996; FE 1999; RE 2021] Muskegon: Central (Assoc) 1996; Keeler, Silver Creek 1998; Battle Creek
Baseline, Bellevue 2004; Portage: Chapel Hill (Assoc) 2011; Leland 2013; South Haven: First 2014; Grand
Rapids: St. Paul’s 2018; Retired 2021.
*Henning, Robert J. (Barbara) –
[(RE) P 1985; F 1988; RE 2011] Transfer to Detroit Conf from Free Methodist Church, New Lothrop, Juddville
1985; Assistant Coordinator of Prison Education Program and Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies,
Spring Arbor College 7/2/1990; Stockbridge (W MI Conference) 1996; Ludington: St. Paul (W MI conference)
(para 337.1) 2007; Retired 2011.
*Henry, John R. (Robin) –
[(RE) P W. OH, 1973; F 1976; RE 2011] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Stephenson, Hermansville 1975; L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba Mar 1981; Canton: Cherry Hill 1986; Alaska Missionary Conference, Fairbanks AK: St. Paul’s 1988;
Pastor-Missionary, East Anchorage UMC 1989; North Star UMC 1997; L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba 2004; Retired
2011; L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba (½) 1/1/2021- 2021.
*Hepner, Theodore W –
[(RE) P 1962; F 1965; RE 2002] Detroit: Trinity 1965; Chaplain, Army, US Army Garrison, Fort Riley, Kansas
1968; Chaplain, Vicenza, Italy 1969; H.Q. John F. Kennedy Center for Military Assistance, Fort Bragg NC 1973;
HW 7th Special Forces Group (ABN), Fort Bragg NC 1974; US Army Chaplain (Colonel) 82D Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg NC 1975; Stuttgart, Germany, Greater Stuttgart Military Command Aug 1987; Office of the Command Chaplain 1990; Director of Endorsement & Administration 1992; Section of Chaplains & Related Ministries 1996; Retired 2002.
Herald, Scott A. –
[(FL) FL 2017] Fowlerville: First 2016; Fowlerville: First (1/2), Morrice (1/4), Bancroft (1/4 2023. [Fowlervillle,
Heritage District, Morrice and Bancroft, East Winds District.]
*Herm, Trevor A. (Carol) –
[(RE) P 1984; F 1988; RE 2020] Port Huron: First (assoc) 1/1/1986; Yale, Greenwood 1989; Burton: Christ
1994; Richmond: First 2004; Cheboygan: St Paul’s 2010; Romeo 2017; Retired 2020.
Herman, Marvin L. –
[(FL) PL 2007; FL 2018] Flint: Bristol (½) 10/1/2007; Howarth, Paint Creek 2018.
Herrell, Devon R. –
[(FE) PE 2005; FE 2008] Traverse Bay (Assoc) 2005; Lake Ann 6/15/2008; South Haven: First 2013; Director,
Wesley Foundation, Ferris State University 2014; Director, Wesley Foundation, Ferris State University (½) 2014
and Big Rapids: Third Ave, Paris, Rodney (½) 2017; Big Rapids: First 2019; Personal Leave 2020; East Lansing: Peoples Church (assoc) 9/1/2021; Chaplain, Tyson Foods 10/24/2022.
Sarah Hescheles [(PL) DSA 2021; PL 3/1/2022] Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Epsilon 3/1/2022; Boyne City, Boyne Falls (1/2) 2022.
*Hice, John H. (Laura) –
[(RE) P 1976; F 1980 W.MI; RE 2023] Kalamazoo: Milwood (assoc) 1977; transfer to W. MI. Conf 1978; Hartford 1979; Traverse City: Asbury 1987; Grand Rapids District Superintendent 1995; transfer to Detroit Conf,
Northville: First 2000; Royal Oak: First 2008; Crossroads District Superintendent 2016; East Winds District Superintendent 1/1/2019; Retired 2023.
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*Hickey, Timothy R. (Betty Lou) –
[(RE) T 1960; F 1962; RE 2000] Sandhill Circuit, Jackson Springs NC 1960; Saginaw: Jefferson Avenue 1962;
school 1964; Ypsilanti: First (assoc) 1965; Waterford: Trinity 1967; Birmingham: Embury 1969; Rochester: St.
Paul’s 1973; Retired 10/1/2000.
*Hicks, Duane J. (Susan) –
[(RE) P 1975; F 1980; RE 1997] Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc) 1978; Detroit: St. Andrew’s 1981; Centerline: Bethel 1/1/1982; Detroit: Rice Memorial 1986; school, Walden University, Minneapolis MN 1990; Insight Recovery
Center 1991; Mental Health/Substance Abuse Therapist, Genesee Regional Medical Center 1995; Retired
1997.
Hierholzer, Susanne E. (Craig) –
[(FE) PE 2013; FE 2016] St. Ignace 2013; Birmingham: First (assoc) 2019; Troy: Big Beaver 2024.
*Hill, Elizabeth A. (Richard) –
[(RE) PE 2006; FE 2009; RE 2020] Birmingham: Embury 2006; Royal Oak: St. John’s 2006; Gladstone: Memorial 2010; Blue Water District Superintendent 2015; Ann Arbor District Superintendent 2018; Heritage District
Superintendent 1/1/2019; Retired 2020.
*Hiner, Catherine –
[(RA) PL 1991; FL 1994; Deacon, AM 1998; RA 2009] Ubly 1991; Memphis: First, Lamb 1993; Eastern Thumb
Cooperative Parish, Port Sanilac, Deckerville, (Parish Director) 1999; Jeddo, Buel 2004; Retired 2009.
*Hinkle, John W. (Ginger) –
[(RE) T W. OH, 1959; F W. OH, 1962; RE 1999] Donnelsville, Pitchin Charge 1958; Springfield: Northridge
1960; West Unity 1962; Norwood: First 1967; Toledo: St. Paul’s 1972; Leave of Absence 1977; Trans. to Detroit
Conf, Detroit: St. Timothy’s (assoc) 1978; Flat Rock: First 1981; Saginaw: Ames 1989; Saline: First 1994; Retired 1999.
*Hinklin, Robert L. (Christine) –
[(RE) D 1963; FE 1966; RE 2001] Jasper (EUB) 1966; Jasper, Weston 1968; Napoleon 1969; Grand Rapids
Plainfield, Epworth 1972; Georgetown 2/1/1976; Lansing: Mount Hope 1984; Portage: First 3/1/1987; Grandville
1998; Retired 2001; Fennville, Pearl 2002-2003; Parmelee (¼) 6/1/2021.
Hintz, Christopher P. (Kristine) –
[(FE) PE 1997; FE 2000 (W. OH.). Trans to Detroit Conference 2016] Marquette: Grace, Skandia 2014; Marquette: Hope 2016.
Hintz, Kristine K. (Christopher) –
[(FE) P 1994; FE 1997; HL 2011; FE 2014] Brighton: First (assoc) 1995; family leave 2000; Milan: Marble Memorial 2003; leave of absence 10/1/2007; Honorable Location 2011; Marquette: First 2014; Marquette: Hope
2016.
*Hitts, Randell J. (Susan) –
[(RL) CC 2017; PL 2017; RL 2023] Charlevoix (½) 2017; Retired 2023; Gresham, Sunfield (RL 1/2) 1/1/2024; return to retirement 2024.
Hitts, Susan E. (Randell) –
[(FE) CC 2017; FL 2017; PE 2020; FE 2023] Harbor Springs, Alanson 2017 (Alanson merged w/ Harbor Springs
1/1/2020); Manchester 2023.
*Hodge, James E. (Kathleen) –
[(RE) D 1984; FE 1986; RE 2024] Somerset Center, Moscow Plains 1984; Bangor: Simpson 1989; Bangor:
Simpson, Breedsville 1990; Shelby 1994; Grandville (Assoc) 2001; Caledonia 2005; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2012; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate 2013; Retired 2024.
*Hodge, Lawrence E. (Ruth) –
[(RE) D 1965; FE 1966; RE 2000] Bloomingdale, Townline 1960; Keeler 1963; Elk Lake Parish 1966; Muskegon: Central (Assoc) 11/1/1968; Battle Creek: Birchwood 1971; Muskegon: Crestwood 1980; Hillside 1983;
Ionia: First 1991; Retired 2000.
*Hoekwater, Harris J. (Jane) –
[(RE) FD 1980; FE 1985; RE 2018] Perry, Shaftsburg 1983; Sunfield 1/15/1992; Concord 1998; Pentwater:
Centenary 2006; St Joseph: First 2012; Retired 2018; Grayling: Michelson Memorial (1/2) 2022.
Hoffmeyer, Thomas L. –
[(FE) OE Indiana Conf 4/1/2019] Roscommon: Good Shepherd of the North 4/1/2019; transferred from Indiana
Conference 2021.
Hofmann, Daniel B. (Mary) –
[(FE) D 1993; FE 1996] Ithaca, Arcanum OH, W Ohio Conf (¾) 1993; Ravenna 1994; Delton: Faith 2001; Eaton
Rapids: First 2007; Leland 2014; Reed City, Brooks Corners (circuit) (¾+¼) 2021.
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Hofmann, Mary Wava (Daniel) –
[(PL) PL 2/1/2020] Northport Indian Mission (½) Feb 1, 2020.
Holcomb-Densmore, Kendra [(FL) FL 2024] Laingsburg,Middlebury 2024.
*Holdsworth, Jacqueline E. –
[(RE) P 1981; F 1983] Port Huron: First (assoc) 1981; Allen Park: Trinity 1983; Ann Arbor: West Side (assoc),
Dexter (assoc) 1991; Ann Arbor: West Side (assoc) 9/1/1992; Monroe: St. Paul’s (co-pastor) 1995; Monroe: St.
Paul’s 2003; Novi 2004; incapacity leave 3/1/2007; Retired 5/1/2011.
Hood, Anthony R. –
[(FE) FL 1999; PE 2001; FE 2004] Southfield: Hope (assoc) 10/1/1999; Highland Park: Berea-St. Paul 2002;
Detroit: Scott Memorial 2005; Farmington: First 2016.
Hopgood, Sunhwa – (Hoon-Yung)
[(PE) PL 2021; PE 2022] Washington (¼) 2021; Richmond (3/4,) Washington (1/4) 2022.
Hopkins, Naylo T. –
[(FL) NL 2016; FL 5/1/2020] Lansing: Central 2020; Flint: Bethel 2022.
*Hoppenworth, Patricia Ann (Chris) –
[(RL) FL 12/1/2002; PL 2005; RL 2023] Marine City 12/1/2002; Marine City (¾) 1/1/2005; Marine City (½)
1/1/2008; Dryden, Leonard 2008; Dryden 10/1/2019; Dryden (1/2) 2023; Retired 2023; Port Huron: North Street,
West Berlin (RL) 7/16/2023.
Horn, Ashlei K. –
[(PL) PL 1/1/2020] Bridgman: Faith (¼) 1/1/2020; Gobles (½) 2020; Gobles (1/2) and Lawton: St Paul’s (1/4)
2022; Lawton: St. Paul’s (1/4) 2024.
*Hubley, Laurence E. –
[(RE) FE 1991; RE 2002] Colon 11/1/1985, Transferred from Free Methodist 1991; Hillside 1991; Hastings:
Hope 1995; Wolf Lake 2000; Medical Leave 2001; Retired 6/1/2002.
Huff, Mark W. (Aurora) –
[(FL) PL 11/12/2017; FL 2021] Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Fowlerville: Trinity (½) 11/12/2017; White Cloud
2021; White Cloud, Newaygo 2024.
*Huhtala, John C, Sr. (Karen) –
[(RE) T 1965; F 1968] Samaria 1968; Manchester: Sharon (assoc) 1969; Hemlock, Nelson 1970; Marquette:
First (assoc), Conf Staff, Marquette District Specialist 1/1976; Sault Ste Marie: Central, Algonquin 1980; Port
Huron: First 1992; Flint District Superintendent 1996; Director of Connectional Ministries 2001; Retired 2009.
*Hulett, James R. (Linda) –
[(RE) D 1964; FE 1967; RE 1998] Transferred from North Dakota Conf 1978; Lake Odessa: Lakewood 1978;
Sparta 1985; Vicksburg 1998; Retired 1998.
Humenik, Julia R. –
[(FE) FL 2015; PE 2019; FE 2022] Schoolcraft, Pleasant Valley 2015; Allegan 2/1/2021.
*Hundley, Robert L., Jr. (Ruth Pigeon) –
[(RE) PL 1980; D 1982; FE 1989; RE 2022] Center Eaton, Brookfield 1980; East Lansing: University (Assoc)
8/1/1982; Director of Pastoral Care, Michigan Capital Medical Center 9/1/1990; Lansing: First 1996; Mason:
First 2000; District Superintendent, Lansing District 2009; Grand Rapids: First 2013; Retired 2022.
*Hunter, Gerald S. (Tracey) –
[(RE) P 1989; F 1992] Denton: Faith 1990; Leave of Absence 5/15/1995; Pinconning 1995; Hartland 1999; General Board of Global Ministries: Field and Finance Representative (para 337.1) 10/2/2000; New Hudson 2002;
Retired 10/15/2015.
Hurd, Elizabeth A. –
[(FE) PE 2019; FE 2022] Caledonia 2019; West Bloomfield 2022.
*Hurley, Joel W. (Donna) –
[(RE) F 1974; RE 1998] Transfer to Detroit Conf from Free Methodist 1974; Kingston, Deford 8/1974; Elkton
1978; Associate Director Marquette District, Munising 1983; Gladwin 1986; Saginaw: Jefferson Avenue 1992;
Honorable Location 1994; Roscommon: Good Shepherd of the North 1995; Retired 6/5/1998.
Huseltine, David E. (Carol) –
[(FE) P 1986; F 1989] Melvindale: First 1987; Melvindale: First, Detroit: Woodmere 11/15/1989; Farmington: Orchard (assoc) 1990; Royal Oak: St. John’s 1994; Tawas 2001; Flat Rock: First 2004; Beverly Hills 8/1/2008;
Beverly Hills, Berkley: First 2010; Troy: Big Beaver 2013; Franklin Community 2016; Redford: Aldersgate, Redford: Aldersgate - Brightmoor Campus 2022; Milford 2023.
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*Huston, Joseph D. –
[(RE) D 1970; FE 1973; RE 2009] Camden Charge 9/1/1970; Concord 1972; Transferred to Detroit Conf 1975;
Transferred to W MI Conf 1977; Robbins, Grovenburg 10/15/1977; Grand Rapids: Saint Paul’s 2/16/1982; Holt
1989; District Superintendent, Central District 1999; Georgetown 2005; Lansing: Central 2007; Retired 2009; Dimondale (¼), Grovenburg (¼) 2009; Dimondale (½) 2017- 2/1/2019.
*Huvaere, Catherine (Cathi) M. –
[(RE) D 1996; FE 2002; RE 2022] Marne 1993; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate 2/1/2002; Grand Rapids: Saint Paul’s
2005; Niles: Wesley 2012; Clio: Bethany 2017; Retired 2022.
Idsinga, Cydney M. –
[(FE) PE 2015; FE 2020] Girard 2014; Marne 2018; Hart 2022.
Ilunga Ngoie, John - (Gertrude Mukalay Mwadi)
[(FE) OE North Katanga 2017; FE in MAC 2024] Felt Plains, Grovenburg, Jackson Zion, Williamston Wheatfield
2017; Detroit: French 2018; Without appointment 2021; Madison Heights (1/4,) Omo Zion (1/4) 2023; changed
membership to Michigan Conference. Madison Hts, French, Birmingham: Embury 2024.
*Ireson, Roger W. (Judy) –
[(RE) T 1963; F 1966; RE 2001] Putnamville IN 1962; Zion IL, Assistant Pastor: Memorial Church 1963; school
(England) 1966; Franklin (assoc) 1970; Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul’s 1975; Detroit: St. Timothy’s 1979; General
Secretary, Board of Higher Education and Ministry 1/1/1988; Retired 2001.
*Iris, Ronald L F. (Carla) –
[(RE) P 1970; F 1974; RE 2006; AF 2013] Rushsylvania OH (W OH) 1970; Hartland 1972; Melvindale 1975;
Manchester: Sharon 1980; Elkton 1983; Millington, Arbela 1985; Gwinn 9/1/1991; Allen Park: Trinity 1995; Retired 2006; Redford: New Beginnings 2008-4/1/2009; Crystal Valley, Walkerville (¼) 12/1/2013-2015.
Irish, Dennis E. (Sherri) –
[(FE) FL 1/1/04; PE 2008; FE 2011] Algonac: Trinity 1/1/2004; Algonac: Trinity, Marine City 2008; New Hope
2011; Brown City 2013; Yale, Cole, Melvin 2019; Fraser: Christ 4/1/2020; Reese 2021; Vassar: First, First Presbyterian of Vassar 1/1/2024.
Ivanov, Mary Letta-Bement (Ivan) –
[(FE) PE 2001; FE 2004] Ravenna 2001; Cedar Springs 2008; Muskegon: Lake Harbor 2014.
*Jacobs, Charles R. (Ann) –
[(RE) P 1967; F 1970; RE 2010] Ypsilanti: First (assoc) 1969; Davisburg 1972; Harper Woods 1976; Hancock
1980; Novi 1984; Howell: First 1997; Retired 2010.
*Jacobs, James D. (Joanna) –
[(RE) P W PA, 19_; F 1977; RE 2011] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Port Huron: First (assoc) 1975; Brown City: First,
Immanuel 2/1977; Birch Run 1980; Monroe: First 1989; school 9/1/1999; Director of Pastoral Care, Mercy Memorial Hospital System, Monroe 6/1/2000; Retired 2011.
Jaggers, Jeffrey L. (Keri Lynn) –
[(FE) P 1988; F 1992] Port Huron: First (assoc) 1/1/1990; Snover: Heritage 1994; Grayling: Michelson Memorial
1998; Flushing 2004; Fenton 2014.
*James, James P. (Norma Jane) –
[(RE) P 1983; F 1986; RE 2007] Henderson, Chapin 1984; Elkton 5/1/1989; Reese, Watrousville 1992; Lincoln
Park: Dix 1996; Lincoln Park: Dix, Taylor: West Mound 2000; Caring Covenant Ministry: Otisville, West Forest
2005; Retired 2007.
*Jaquish, Jerry L. (Joy) –
[(RE) D 1981; FE 1984; RE 2012] Epsilon, Levering 1981; Leave of Absence 1987; White Cloud 1988; Manistee
2002; Retired 2012.
Jeffords, Nathan J. –
[(FL) FL 2012] Byron 2012; Rose City: Trinity, Whittemore 2016; Mayville 2019.
*Jensen, Curtis E. (Anne) –
[(RE) D 1970; FE 1975; RE 2010] Mt Pleasant: First (Assoc) 1972; Mancelona, Alba 1975; Berrien Springs
1983; Buchanan: First 1987; Pentwater: Centenary 1/16/1996; Lake Odessa: Lakewood 2001; Hillsdale: First
2003; Retired 2010.
Jensen-Kinney, Karen L. (David Kinney) –
[(FL) FL 2015] Nashville, Vermontville 12/1/2015; Nashville 2018; Harbor Beach, Port Hope 2021.
*Job, Loretta M. (Larry) –
[(RD) PD 2007; FD 2010; RD 2019] Brighton: First (deacon) 2007; Personal Leave of Absence 2018; Retired
2019.
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*Johns, Carol J. –
[(RE) P 1970; F 1973] Saginaw: First (assoc) 1972; Bay City: Christ 10/1978; Owosso: First 1985; Farmington:
Orchard 1996; Retired 2015.
Johnson, Andrea L. –
[(FL) PL 2018; FL 2020] Battle Creek: Convis Union (½) 1/1/2018; Monroe: Calvary, Monroe: Faith 2020; Old
Mission Peninsula 11/15/2021.
*Johnson, Deborah M. –
[(RE) D 1979; FE 1983; RE 2014] Manton 1981; Marne 1985; Hudsonville, Organizing Pastor 9/1/1990; Lansing: Asbury 1997; Sturgis 2008; Retired 2014.
Johnson, Jan M. (James) –
[(PL) FL 2010 PL 3/1/2024] Palliative Care Chaplain, Mercy Health/Trinity Health 11/13/2010; Sitka (PL 1/2)
3/1/2024.
*Johnson, Jane Ellen (Charles) –
[(RE) FL 2000; PE 2001; FE 2005; RE 2016] Farwell 2000; Lansing: Grace 1/1/2007; Retired 2016.
*Johnson, Mark G. (Johnie) –
[(RE) D 1983; FE 1985; RE 2015] Fenwick, Palo, Vickeryville 3/16/1982; Lawrence 1986; Kent City: Chapel Hill
5/1/1991; Hillsdale: First 1996; Ionia Parish: LeValley, Berlin Center 2003; Bath/Gunnisonville 2007; Retired
2015; LeValley, Berlin Center 12/1/2016-2017; Breckenridge 2017-2019.
*Johnson, Melody P. H. –
[(RE) P N. IL, 1974; F W NC, 1976, RE 2021] school (Duke) 1974; school, C.P.E., NC Baptist Hospital 1975;
Haw River Parish (assoc) 1976; Greensboro: Morehead 1978; Director of Religious Life, Epworth Heights 1984;
transfer to Detroit Conf 9/1/1994; Birmingham: First (assoc) 9/1/1994; Epworth Heights Assembly: Director of
Religious Life (para 335.1A), Epworth Heights Assembly, Ludington 1998; Corporate Chaplain, Porter Hills
Presbyterian Retirement Community 2002; Retired 2021.
Johnson, Nadine –
[(PL) PL 11/16/2020] Redford: Aldersgate - Brightmoor Campus (Assoc) (¼) 11/16/2020.
Johnson, Nathaniel W. (Lisa) –
[(FE) D 1990; FE 1993] Transferred from North Indiana Conf 1991; Belding 1991; Vergennes 9/1/1996; Pastoral
Counselor, CPE, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo 2010; Leave of Absence 9/6/2011; Chaplain, Heartland Home Care And Hospice, Spiritual Care 10/4/2011; Chaplain, Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice (¾)
and Chaplain, Spectrum United Memorial Hospital, Greenville (¼) 7/9/2012; Chaplain, Pediatrics/NICU, Helen
DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids 10/10/2012; Chaplain, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital & Spectrum
Health United Hospital, Grand Rapids 2014; Manager of Pastoral Care & Bereavement for Spectrum Health
System 10/16/2016; Transitional Leave 5/1/2020; Spiritual Caregiver (chaplain), Emmanuel Hospice of Grand
Rapids 12/14/2020. Chaplain, CorsoCare Hospice 2022.
*Johnson, William C. (Judy) –
[(RE) D 1972; FE 1975; RE 2012] Jonesville, Allen 1974; Holland: First (Assoc) 1977; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate
1981; Marshall 1992; Wyoming Park 1996; Retired 2012; Courtland-Oakfield (45%) 11/1/2016-2017; Cedar
Springs (45%) 1/1/2018-2020; Ionia: Zion (½) 2021 - 4/25/2022.
*Johnston, David L. (Ann Marie) –
[(RE) D 1975; FE 1976; RE 2009] Bellevue, Kalamo 1977, DeWitt Redeemer 5/1/1983; Lansing Grace 1985;
Jackson Brookside 1992; Personal Leave 6/24/2005; Retired 2009.
*Johnston, Mark G. (Jane Ann) –
[(RE) P 1978 W.MI; F 1982 W.MI; RE 2012] Ashley, Bannister 1980; Camp Director, Judson Collins 1982;
Transfer to Detroit Conf, Director, Manager, Judson Collins Camp 1983; Hudson: First 2/1/1996; Chesaning:
Trinity 2008; Retired 2012.
Johnston, Martin A. (Tina) [(PE) PL 2016; FL 2017; PE 2023] Frontier (PL) 11/15/2016; Connections Cooperative Ministry: Webberville,
Williamston: Crossroads 2017; Algonquin, Sault Ste. Marie: Central (FL) 2022; Algonquin, Sault Ste Marie: Central (PE) 2023.
*Joiner, Donald W. (Catherine) –
[(RE) T 1968; F 1971; RE 2010] Melvindale 1970; Flint: Atherton 1975; Staff Consultant, Evangelism and Stewardship 1/1978; Gen. Bd. of Discipleship, Director of Stewardship 11/1/1985; Operations Officer and Director of
Fund Development, Discipleship Ministries 11/1/1999; Retired 4/1/2010.
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*Jones, Carolyn A. –
[(RL) FL 2016; PL 2018; FL 2019; RL 2021] Howarth, Paint Creek 11/15/2016; Dearborn Heights: Stephens (¾)
2018; Romulus: Community (½), Dearborn Heights: Stephens (½) 12/1/2018; Romulus: Community (½)
1/1/2019; Romulus: Community, Detroit: Resurrection 2019; Retired 2021; Romulus: Community (½) Detroit:
Resurrection (½) 2021; Detroit: Resurrection (3/4), Birmingham: Embury (1/4) 2022; Redford: Aldersgate,
Brightmoor (RL) 2023; return to retirement 2024.
(St. Charles UMC - 1966-1971 - https://www.stcharlesumc.net/ourhistory )
*Jones, Margaret Z. (John “Jack”) –
[(RE) PE 2002; FE 2005; RE 2006] Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, McLaren-Ingham Visiting Nurse
and Hospice Services 9/1/2002; Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, McLaren-Ingham Visiting Nurse and
Hospice Services and Retired (¶344.1.a) 6/24/2006.
Joslyn, Mona K. –
[(FE) D 1998; FE 2001] Waterloo First, Waterloo Village 8/1/1997; Bronson: First 1998; Galesburg 2006; Gull
Lake 2010; Personal Leave of Absence 2015; Bangor: Simpson 2016; Owosso: First 2021; Owosso: First (3/4),
Owosso: Trinity (1/4) 8/1/2022.
Jue, Jennifer J. (Erik Wong) –
[(FE) PE 2007; FE 2010] Napoleon 2007; Wayne First 2013; Oxford 2014; Oxford, Thomas 2019; Jackson:
Brookside, Trinity, Calvary 2020.
Jung, Gunsoo –
[(FE) Iowa Conf; transfer to Detroit Conf, 2016] Madison Heights: Korean First Central 10/1/2013; Keweenaw
Parish: Calumet, Mohawk-Ameek, Lake Linden 2018; Blissfield: First 2019; Blissfield: First, Emmanuel 2021;
[First and Emanuel merged 2024] Blissfield: First, Petersburg (1/2) 2024.
*Kadwell, Emmett H., Jr. (Mary) –
[(RE) D 1973; FE 1978; RE 2011] Ashley, Bannister 1975; Empire 10/1/1978; Stanwood: Northland 1982; Lake
Odessa: Central 1992; Niles: Wesley 1/1/2000; Reed City 2008; Retired 2011; Saugatuck (¼) 9/1/20111/1/2020.
*Kail, Pamela S –
[(RE) P 1990; F 1993; RE 2012] Ravenna (W MI Conf, para. 426.1) 1991; school 7/1/1994; Ironwood: Wesley,
Wakefield 1995; Dearborn: First (assoc) 1998; Ypsilanti: St Matthew’s 2001; South Central Cooperative Ministry:
Lake Fenton, Mt. Bethel 2009; Retired 2012.
Kain, Rachel - (Michael)
[(PE) PE 2024] Redford: Aldersgate 2024.
*Kalajainen, Bradley P. (Colleen) –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1984; RE 2021] Freeport, Middleville, Parmalee (Assoc) 1/1/1981; Freeport 1982; Grand
Rapids: First (Assoc) 1985; Grand Rapids: Cornerstone 1990; Retired 2021.
*Kalajainen, Rodney J. (Janet) –
[(RE) D 1979; FE 1981; RE 2022] St Johns Parish 1978; Shepardsville, Price 1978; Mt Pleasant: First (Assoc)
1981; Battle Creek: Birchwood 1984; DeWitt: Redeemer 1988; Retired 2022.
*Kaliszewski, Charles R. –
[(OR) OR 2016] [E Ohio Conference] Pierson: Heritage 0/1/2016; Carson City 2016.
*Karls, Mark A. (Sandy) –
[(RE) P 1979; F 1983; RE 2014] Norway, Faithorn 1978; Pigeon: Salem 1983; Wisner 1986; Saginaw: Ames
1997; Retired 2014.
Kasper, John G. (Deb) –
[(FE) FL 2000; PE 2005; FE 2008] Hersey 1995; Galien, Olive Branch 2001; Dowagiac: First 2006; Clare 2013;
Central Bay District Superintendent 2020.
*Keef, Thomas F –
[(RE) P 1976; F 1978; RE 2014] Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc) 1977; Utica: Hope, New Haven: Faith 1980; Utica:
Hope, Mount Vernon 1982; Burton: Christ 1988; Millington, Arbela 1994; Millington 1/1/1996; Clawson 2001;
Richmond: First 2010; Retired 2014.
*Kellermann, James G. (Polly Strosahl) –
[(RE) P 1975; F 1978; RE 2013] Redford (assoc) 1977; Melvindale 1980; Burton: Emmanuel 1985; Bay City:
Christ 1992; Waterford: Central 11/1/2000; Retired 2013.
Kelley, Lisa L. (Micheal) –
[(FL) FL 2013] Hillman, Spratt 2013; Sanford 2020; Sanford, Coleman: Faith (1/2 each) 2022; Coleman: Faith
(FT) 5/1/2023.
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Kelley, Micheal P. (Lisa) –
[(FL) PL 12/1/2004; FL 2009] Mapleton 12/1/2004; Mapleton, Burt 2006; Burt, Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue
2007; Jeddo, Buel 2009; Ossineke 2012; Gordonville, Midland: Homer 2020.
*Kelsey, Dwayne L. (Ruth) –
[(RE) P 1975; F 1977; RE 2000] Plymouth (assoc) 1976; Howarth, Thomas 1978; Flint: Lincoln Park
10/15/1981; Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Davison 1987; Romeo 1991; Dearborn: Good Shepherd 1996;
Retired 1/1/2000.
*Kendall, Orin J. (Janis) –
[(RE) D 1984; FE 1986; RE 2012] Transferred from Central Illinois Conf 1993; NE Missaukee Parish: Moorestown-Stittsville, Merritt-Butterfield 9/1/1993; Leave of Absence 2005; Indian River (Assoc) (¼) 2007; Retired
9/1/2012.
Kendrick Gregory E. [(OE) OE West Ohio 2024] Wyoming: Wesley Park 2024.
*Keyworth, Charles W. (Della Jane) –
[(RE) P 1983; F 1986; RE 2017] Piqua OH: Grace (student associate); Republic, Woodland 1984; Gordonville
1988; St. Charles, Brant 9/1/1994; Midland: First (assoc) 1999; Retired 2017.
Khang, Steve Hongsup –
[(FE) PE 2007; FE 2010] Ann Arbor: Korean (assoc) 2007; Ann Arbor: Korean (assoc) Ypsilanti: St. Matthews
2009; Ann Arbor: Korean (assoc) 2014; Ann Arbor: Korean (assoc) 6/1/2020; Living Grace Ministry (new church
start) 2023.
*Kidd, David Earl (Ada) –
[(RE) T 1961; F 1964; RE 1997] Broadway, E. Baltimore Parish (Baltimore Conf) 1960; Kensington MD (Baltimore Conf): St. Paul’s, Minister of Education 1962; Wesley Foundation, Flint 1964; Wesley Foundation, Wayne
State University 1966; Flint: Trinity 1974; Detroit: Central 10/1980; Ypsilanti: First 1990; Retired 1997.
Kidd, Sean K. (Nicole) –
[(FE) FL 2014; PE 2018; FE 2021] Martin, Shelbyville 2014; Kalamazoo: Westwood 2019.
Kieb, Eric D. (Lisa) –
[(FE) FL 2001; PE 2003; FE 2006] Owosso: First (assoc) 2001; Negaunee: Mitchell 2003; Roscommon: Good
Shepherd of the North 2010; Bay City: Grace/Bay City: Grace - East Campus 2015.
Kilpatrick, Bryan K. (Ashley) –
[(FL) FL 2014] Brooks Corners, Barryton: Faith, Sears 2014; Mancelona, Alba 2017; Lambertville 2022.
Kim, Dongyun (Joshua)
(OE) [OE Korean Methodist] Marne 1/1/2023.
Kim, Taek Han (Jamie) –
[(FE) PE 2002; FE 2005] Birmingham: First (assoc) 2002; Walled Lake 2004; Carleton 2012; Detroit: Metropolitan 2021.
Kim, YooJin (Jung Du Paik) [(FE) PL 2016; FL 9/1/2016; PE 2018; FE 2021] Madison Heights: Korean Central (assoc) 2016; Madison
Heights: Korean Central (assoc) (½), Clawson (½)9/1/2016; Onaway, Millersburg 2018; Wacousta 2021.
King, Michelle M. –
[(FD) PD 2020; FD 2024] Not appointed 3/30/2020; Transitional Leave 2020; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2021;
Gryphon Place/Suicide Prevention Training Specialist Full Time (para 331.4a) Missional - Kalamazoo: Milwood
2021; Senior Care Partners PACE Spiritual Care Provider 7/10/2023; Senior Care Partners PACE Spiritual Care
Provider (as FD) 2024.
*Kingsley, Susan M. –
[(RE) FL 9/1/1999; PE 2000; FE 2003; RE 2016] Midland: First (assoc) 9/1/1999; Owosso: Trinity 2008; Retired
2016.
*Kintigh, Bruce R. (Paula) –
[(RE) D 1979; FE 1983; RE 2018] Shepardsville, Price 1981; Kingsley, Grant 1988; Hart 1993; Battle Creek:
Christ 1/1/1999; Girard, Ellis Corners 2007; Girard 1/1/2008; Battle Creek: Trinity 2010; Battle Creek: Birchwood, Trinity 2012; Retired 2018.
Kobler, Timothy L. –
[(FE) OE 2018, Holston Conference; FE 2020] Director, University of Michigan Wesley Foundation 2018; transferred from Holston Conference 2020; Chaplain, Wesley Foundation, University of Michigan 2020.
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*Kohns, Norman C. (Carole) –
[(RE) D 1967; FE 1969; RE 2005] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1974; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate 1/1/1974;
Grand Rapids: Aldersgate, Westgate 1977; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate 1978; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 1981; Resident Therapist, Care and Counseling, Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis MO 1986; Samaritan Counseling
Center of South Bend IN 1988; Riverside, Scottdale 11/16/1992; Director Of Pastoral Counseling, Hospice of
Greater Kalamazoo 1993; Caledonia 1996; Retired 2005.
*Kolder, Sandra J. –
[(RL) PL 12/2005; RL 2017] God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Paradise, Hulbert: Tahquamenon 12/5/2005;
Munising, Trenary 2011; Retired 2017; Munising, Trenary (RL 3/4) 2017.
*Kraus, James W., Jr. (Lorie) –
[(RD) DM 1998; FD 2001; RD 1/1/2024] Director of Music and Director of Leadership Development, Diaconal
Minister, St Joseph First 1998; St Joseph First (Deacon) 5/31/2001; Retired 1/1/2024.
*Kummer, James P. (Pamela) –
[(RE) P 1980; F 1983; RE 2016] Port Sanilac, Forester, McGregor 12/1980; Elkton 1985; Flint: Calvary (assoc)
4/15/1989; Livonia: Clarenceville 2/1/1992; Highland 1995; Retired 2016.
*Kursch, Kathleen S. –
[(RE) D 1999; FE 2003; RE 2017] Waterloo First, Waterloo Village 1998; Grand Ledge: First (Assoc) 2/1/2000;
Grand Ledge: First (Assoc) (½), Delta Mills (½) 2003; Grand Rapids: South 9/1/2004; Shepherd 2007; Retired
2017.
Labram, Rachel – (Ken)
[(FL) DSA 2021; FL 1/1/2022] Concord, Quincy (DSA) 2021; Concord, Quincy (FL) 2022.
LaGuire, Sean – (Alyssa)
[(FL) PL 1/1/2020; FL 2020] Waterford: Four Towns (¼) 1/1/2020; Girard 2020; Dundee 2024.
LaLone, David - (Star)
[(FL) FL 2024] Bath, Gunnisonville 2024.
*LaMere, Frederick –
[(RP) P 1991, VA; RP 2002] Potts Valley Charge 1991; transfer to Detroit Conf, Republic, Woodland 1993; disability leave 1996; Beaverton: First, Dale 8/1/2000; Retired 2002.
*Landis, John D. (Carolyn) –
[(RE) P 1982; F 1988; RE 2019] Buel, Peck, Melvin 1980; school (United Theological Seminary), Ashland OH:
Trinity 1986; Romulus: Community 1987; Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc) 1994; Swartz Creek 2000; Midland: First
2011; Retired 2019; Flushing (1/2) 3/15/2023- 2023.
*Lane, M. Christopher (Jane Lippert) –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1988; RE 2023] Transferred from Holston Conf 1986; Winn, Blanchard-Pine River, Coomer
1986; Muskegon: Crestwood 1990; Grand Rapids: Genesis (Co-Pastor) 1995; Martin, Shelbyville 2007; Traverse City: Central (Assoc) 2009; Traverse City: Central (senior pastor) 2021; Retired 2023.
*Large, Wayne T. (Joy) –
[(RE) T 1964; F 1969; RE 2003] Newberry 1967; Midland: First (assoc) Sept 1970; Gladstone 1974; Director,
Wesley Foundation, University of Michigan 1981; Farmington: First 1995; incapacity leave (para 355) 6/1/2001;
Royal Oak: First (assoc) 2002; Retired 2003.
*Larner, Janet M. (Peter J. Sivia) –
[(RE) P 1979; F 1984; RE 2020] Sterling, Alger, Bentley 1981; Sutton-Sunshine, Bethel 10/1982; Beaverton:
First, Dale 1986; Bay City: First (assoc) (½) 1991; Wagarville Aug 1994; Gordonville 9/1/1994; sabbatical leave
2002; Sanford 2003; voluntary leave of absence 2011; Churchill 2011; Corunna 2013; Shepherd, BlanchardPine River 2017; Retired 2020.
*Larson, Jean M. (Warren) –
[(RE) PL 1988; P 1995; F 1998; RE 2010] Painesdale: Albert Paine 1988; Wesley Foundation, Northern Michigan University; school 1990; Owosso: Burton, Carland 6/16/1996; Stephenson, Hermansville: First 1/1/2000;
leave of absence 11/16/2001; Plover Charge (WI conf) 2002; Reese 2003; leave of absence 1/1/2008; Retired
2010.
*Lass, William –
[(RL) PL 2019; RL 2024] Lulu (¼) 1/1/2019; Britton: Grace (½) 2020; .Britton: Grace (RL 1/2) 2024.
*Laub, Mary G –
[(RE) PL 1990; FL 1992; Deacon, AM 1998; FE 2000; RE 2010] Painesdale: Albert Paine Memorial 1990; God’s
Country Cooperative Parish: Grand Marais, Germfask 2/15/1992; Heritage 1998; Escanaba: First 2001; Retired
2010.
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Lawhead, Julie –
[(PL) DSA 2019; PL 1/1/2022] Grant (DSA) (¼ 2019, Harrietta (½) 8/1/2021; Grant, Harrietta (3/4) 2022.
Lawton, Gregory W. –
[(FD) PD 2007; FD 2010] Resolution Services Center of CMU (½) and Grand Ledge: First (Deacon) (½) 2007;
Grand Ledge First (Deacon) (½) and Interim Director of Campus Ministry, Wesley Foundation at MSU (½)
12/5/2010; Director, Campus Ministry Wesley Fellowship Grand Valley State University (¾) 2011; Director, Wesley Fellowship at Grand Valley State University (FT) 2012; Director, Wesley Fellowship at Grand Valley State
University (¼) 4/1/2017; Assoc Dean of Students, Lithuania Christian College International University 8/10/2017
and Georgetown (Missional) 12/1/2018; Transitional Leave 1/1/2019; Personal Leave 1/1/2020; Jackson: First,
Minister of Spiritual Formation (Deacon) (½) 8/15/2020-12/31/2022; Director of Camping and Outreach, Lake
Louise Christian Community 1/1/2023.
*Leach, Melvin L. (Judy) –
[(RE) P 1973; F 1975; RE 2015] West Vienna 1973; Davisburg 1981; Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish:
Fraser: Christ 1/1/1995; Parish Director 2002; Retired 2015; Hale: First 9/1/2017.
Lee, Andrew H. (Grace) –
[(FE) FL 2013; PE 2014; FE 2017] Ann Arbor: Calvary 2013; Commerce 2019.
*Lee, Hoon Kyong (Kyong Ja) –
[(RE) P MN, 1980; F MN, 1983; RE 2013] S. NJ Conf, Mays Landing: Korean 1980; S. NJ Conf, Cherry Hill:
First Korean 9/1/1985; Troy: Korean (transfer to Detroit Conference) 1/1/1995; Retired 2013.
*Lee, John Hyung (Jae Hyang) –
[(RE) PE Annual Conf of Korea, 1977; FE Annual Conf of Korea, 1979] Jung-gu, Korea: Zion UMC (assoc)
1974-79; Assistant Professor, Christian Social Ethics, Methodist Theological Seminary, Seoul, Korea 1975-77;
Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Methodist Theological Seminary, Seoul, Korea 1978-79; Trans. to Western
NC Conf, Greensboro: Korean 1980; Trans. to Detroit Conf, Ann Arbor: Korean 9/1/1988; Madison Heights:
Korean First Central 1992; Detroit West District Superintendent 2/1/2004; Retired 2011.
*Lee, Jung Kee (Eun Su) –
[(RE) D 1989; FE 1991; RE 2013] Transferred from East Ohio Conf 1998; Lansing: Korean 1998; Seoul Theological University 1/1/2004; Retired 2/28/2013.
Leineke, David L. [(FL) FL 2012] Argentine 2009; Flint: Charity 2011; Burton: Christ 2014; Discontinued 2014; Reinstated by East
Winds Dist. 2022; Owendale, Pigeon: First 2022.
LeMoine, Peter A. –
[(PL) PL 2018] Republic, Michigamme: Woodland (½) 2018; White Pine Community, Bergland, Ewen (¼) 2021;
White Pine/Bergland charge (1/4,) and Ontonagon, Greenland, & Rockland St. Paul’s & Republic circuit (1/4)
2022. Republic and Greenland appointments ended 12/31/2023; White Pine/Bergland (1/4) & Ontonagon &
Rockland (1/4) 1/1/2024.
LePalm, Kristen (Gary) (PL) [DSA 2020; PL 1/1/2023] Thomas (DSA ¼) 2020; Thomas (PL 1/4) 1/1/2023.
*Leslie, Kristen J. (Michael Boddy) –
[(RE) P E OH, 1986; FE EOH, 1988; RE 2024] Westlake (assoc), (E OH Conf) 1988; Chaplain: Adrian College
1989; Trans. to Detroit Conf, Chaplain: Adrian College 1990; school (School of Theology of Claremont)
7/1/1993; Professor of Pastoral Theology, Yale Divinity School 1/1/1998; Professor of Pastoral Theology and
Care, Eden Theological Seminary 2010; Retired 2024.
*Lester, Ben B. (Linda) –
[(RE) D 1990; FE 1993; RE 2011] Howard City First, Amble, Coral 1988; Cedar Springs, East Nelson 1995; Hart
2003; Retired 2011; Newaygo (1/2) 2022.
*Lewis, Bradford K. (Deborah) –
[(RE) LP 1992; P 1993; F 1996] Wellsville 9/1/1992; Romulus: Community 1994; Roscommon: Good Shepherd
of the North 1998; Retired 2010.
*Lewis, Eugene A. (Marilyn) –
[(RE) D 1965; FE 1967; RE 2003] Glenn-Pearl 1963; Glenn, Pearl, Casco 1965; Hanover, Horton, Hillside
12/1/1966; Belding, Orleans 7/15/1972; Grand Rapids: Faith 1977; Wacousta Community 1984; Clare 1986;
Stevensville 1994; Retired 2003.
*Lewis, George H. (Sherry Parker-Lewis) –
[(RE) P 1989; F 1992; RE 2020] Kilmanagh, Unionville 1990; Carleton 1993; Cheboygan: St. Paul’s 1998; Howell: First 2010; Retired 2020.
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*Lewis, Kendall A.
[(RE) D 1970; FE 1974; RE 1990] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1973; Banfield, Briggs, Dowling-South Maple
Grove 1973; Country Chapel, Banfield 1975; Marion, Cadillac: South Community 1977; White Pigeon 1981;
Mendon 1/1/1985; Big Rapids: Third Avenue, Paris, Rodney 1986; Retired 1990.
*Lewis-Lakin, Shawn P. –
[(RE) P 1987; F 1990; RE 2022] Pontiac: St. James 1988; Dearborn: First (assoc) 1990; Trenton: First 1994;
leave of absence 1997; Birmingham: First (senior assoc) 2017 (¾) 2019; Birmingham: First (senior assoc) (¼)
10/1/2020; Retired 2/1/2022.
*Lichtenfelt, Donald L. –
[(RE) T N Iowa, 1955; F N Iowa, 1959; RE 1994] Calamus, Ground Mound 1954; Transfer to Detroit Conf,
Fraser 12/1961; Mayville, Clifford, Silverwood 1967; Mayville 1969; Sabbatical 1970; Honorable Location 1971;
reinstated 1974; Utica: Hope, Meade, New Haven 1974; Harper Woods 1980; Royal Oak: St. John’s 1988; Retired 1994.
*Lidums, Olaf R. (Susan) –
[(RE) PL 4/1998; FL 1998; recognition from ELCA, 1999; FE 2001; RE 2007] Detroit: Ford Memorial, WatermanPreston 4/1/1998; Ford Memorial, Director, New Creations Ministries 4/16/1999; New Lothrop, Juddville 2000;
Flint: Bristol, Dimond 2003; Retired 4/1/2007.
Lightner, Brian R. –
[(FL) PL 2021; FL 2022] Niles: New Journey, Morris Chapel (assoc) (¼) 2021; Climax, Scotts (FT) 6/1/2022;
Iron Mountain: Trinity, Quinnesec 2023; Girard 2024.
*Liles, Johnny S. (Lynda) –
[(RE) P 1989, on recognition of orders, General Baptist Convention; F 1991; RE 2004] Warren: First (assoc)
1988; Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s 3/16/1990; Retired 2004.
Liles, Lynda B. (Johnny) –
[(FD) CON (SM) 1999; FD 2002] Paint Creek 1975; Howarth 1986; Rochester: St. Luke’s 1999; transitional
leave of absence (para 357) June 15, 2006; Troy Fellowship (deacon) 9/1/2006; leave of absence 2011.
*Lim, Paul Byungioo (Susie) –
[(RE) P C. IL, 19_; F C. IL, 19_; RE 2000] Korean Church 1983; Korean, North Detroit 1985; Gwinn 1986; Hazel
Park 1987; Freeland 1992; Kum Ran Methodist Church, Seoul, Korea 4/1/1996; Henderson, Chapin 1998; Retired 2000.
Lim, Seok Nam (Soon-Shil) –
[(FE) PE 2015; FE 2018] [transferred to Detroit Conference 2/9/13] Lansing Korean 2014; Dearborn: Good
Shepherd 2016; Alpena: First 2018.Essexville: St Luke’s 2022
*Lindberg, Donna J. (Elwood Berkompas) –
[(RE) T 1967; F 1971; RE 2004] Beverly Hills (assoc) 1970; Port Huron: First (assoc) 1972; Livonia: Newburg
(assoc) 1973; Detroit: Rice Memorial Mar 1974; Hazel Park 4/1979; Gaylord 1983; Ann Arbor District Superintendent 1989; Ishpeming: Wesley 1993; Manistique: First (2/3); Marquette district, project director 1997; Retired
2004.
Lindenberg, Scott P. (Jill) –
[(FE) PE 2006; FE 2009] Ishpeming: Wesley 2006; Saginaw: Ames 2014; Hancock: First 2016; Bellaire Community 2024.
Lindsey, Duane A. –
[(PL) PL 1/1/2019; FL 2020; PL 1/1/2024] Lennon, Duffield (½) 1/1/2019; Lake Fenton, Lennon, Duffield 2019;
Hillman (½,) Spratt (½) 2020; Niles: New Journey (3/4), Morris Chapel (1/4) 2023; Niles: New Journey (PL 3/4)
1/1/2024.
*Lippert, Jane R. (Christopher Lane) –
[(RE) D 1984; FE 1988; RE 6/20/2024] Riverdale: Lincoln Road 1986; Muskegon: Unity (½) 1990; Grand
Rapids: Genesis (Co-Pastor) (½) 1995; Leave of Absence 2007; Traverse Bay 2009; Personal Leave 9/1/2015;
Retired 6/20/2024.
*Liske, Julie A. –
[(RD) D 1994; FE 1996; FD 2008; RD 2020] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1994; Portage: Chapel Hill (Assoc)
1994; Chaplain, Clark Retirement Community 12/1/1997; Wayland 8/1/2001; Leave of Absence 2003; Chaplain,
Spectrum Health (LTFT) 2004; Leave of Absence 3/8/2005; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc) 2006; Executive Director,
United Methodist Metropolitan Ministry of Greater Grand Rapids (¾) and Grand Rapids: Trinity (Deacon, Assoc)
(¼) 11/8/2010; Executive Director, United Methodist Metropolitan Ministry of Greater Grand Rapids (¾) and
Chapter Director Of Circles Grand Rapids (¼) 2015; Director, Circles Grand Rapids 3/1/2016; Retired 2020.
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*Litchfield, Carl Q. (Geri) –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1988; RE 2017] Brooks Corners, Sears 1986; Barry County: Woodland, Hastings: Welcome
Corners 1991; Boyne City, Boyne Falls 2000; Litchfield 2005; Bellaire: Community 2009; Kingsley 2013; Retired
2017; Colon, Burr Oak 2/15/2018; Mendon 2018; Mendon, Burr Oak 10/1/2018.
*Litchfield, David L. (Vera) –
[(RE) D 1966; FE 1969; RE 2006] Scottdale (EUB) 1966; West Mendon 12/15/1968; Mendon, West Mendon
1969; Elsie, Duplain 11/15/1970; Niles: Grace 1976; Bellaire: Community 1/15/1981; Kalamazoo Oakwood,
Oshtemo 1987; Keeler, Silver Creek 1992; Springport, Lee Center 1998; Battle Creek: Convis Union 2001; Retired 2006.
*Litchfield, Geraldine M. (Carl) –
[(RA) FL 2000; AM 2001; RA 2014] Barry County: Woodland, Hastings: Welcome Corners (Assoc) 1/1/19931994; Brookfield (½) 1995; Horton Bay, Charlevoix: Greensky Hill 2000; Leave of Absence 7/1-8/31/2005; Somerset Center 9/1/2005; Quincy 2007; Williamsburg, Elk Rapids 2009; Retired 2014.
*Litchfield, Glenn C. (Dorie) –
[(RE) D 1981; FE 1985; RE 2016] Vermontville, Gresham 1983; Ashley, Bannister 1990; Kent City: Chapel Hill
1996; Cassopolis 2005; Climax, Scotts 2009; Retired 2016; Kendall 2019.
*Lobb, Grant R. (Debra) –
[(RE) P 1983; F 1986; RE 12/31/2023] LaSalle: Zion 1984; Croswell: First 1988; Owosso: First 1996; Marquette
District Superintendent 2005; Lapeer: Trinity 2012; Retired 12/31/2023.
*Logston, Jane D. (Russell) –
[(RE) D 1988; FE 1991; RE 2020] Transferred from West Virginia Conf 1994; Quincy 1994; Mason: First (Assoc)
1996; Family Leave 1998; Newberry 2001; Lawrence 2003; Hinchman, Oronoko 2006; Berrien Springs, Hinchman, Oronoko 2012; Bear Lake, Arcadia 2014; Medical Leave 9/1/2018; Retired 2020.
*Logston, Russell K. (Jane) –
[(RE) D 1986; FE 1991; RE 2023] Transferred from West Virginia Conf 1994; Camden, Montgomery, Stokes
Chapel 1994; Dansville, Vantown 1996; Constantine 1998; Family Leave 2001; Riverside (¼) 1/1/2005; Riverside (½) 1/1/2006; Galien, Olive Branch 2006; Sodus: Chapel Hill 2011; Empire 2014; Lake City and St. John’s
Lutheran Church (¶345) 2019; Retired 2023; Juddville (1/2), Corunna (1/4), New Lothrop (1/4) 2023.
*Long, Calvin D. (Beth) –
[(RE) P 1983; F 1985; RE 2018] Albany Circuit (Louisville Conf) 1980-81; Saginaw: Ames (assoc) 1983; Saginaw: Swan Valley 3/1/1987; Monroe: Frenchtown 4/1/1991; Pigeon: Salem 6/1/1995; Houghton Lake 2000;
Owosso: First 2009; Retired 2018.
Loomis, Scott R. (Kimberly) –
[(FL) FL 2012] Pine River Parish: Ashton, Leroy 11/10/2012; Pine River Parish: Ashton, Leroy, Luther 6/1/2015;
Vergennes 2021.
*Lover, John D. (Grace) –
[(RE) D 1960; FE 1963; RE 2000] Transferred from Nebraska Conf 1994; Indian River, Pellston 1994; Indian
River 9/1/1997; Retired 2000.
Low Edwardson, Elise R. (Ryan) –
[(FE) FL 2016; PE 2017; FE 2020] Escanaba: Central 2016; Stevensville 2022.
Low Edwardson, Ryan C. (Elise) –
[(PE) FL 2016; PL 2019; PE 2020] Escanaba: First, Menominee: First 2016; Escanaba: First (½) 2019; Escanaba: First, Bark River 2020; Coloma 2022.
*Lowley, Paul E. (Marjan) –
[(RE) D 1960; FE 1963; RE 2000] Transferred from N Illinois Conf 1991; Ludington United 1991; Retired 2000 .
*Luce, Michael W. (Janet) –
[(RA) PL 1995; AM 2006; RA 2012] Garfield 1995; Poseyville 2001; Retired 2012.
Luck, Bradley S. (Aimee) –
[(FE) PL 2011; PE 2014; FE 2017] Troy: Fellowship 2011; Hudson: First 2013; Dundee 2018; Dundee, Azalia,
London 2021; Dundee, Petersburg 2023; Jackson: First 2024.
*Ludwig, Brenda L. –
[(RL) RL 2018] [Indiana Conference, RL] Three Oaks (¾) 2018; Berrien County: Lakeside (PL) 2020.
*Lyman, Carole S. (Frank) –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1989; RE 2010] Muskegon: Lake Harbor (Assoc ½) 11/1/1984; Muskegon: Lake Harbor
(Assoc ¾) 1/1/1991; Plainwell: First (Co-Pastor) 1991; East Lansing: University (Co-Pastor) 1996; Grand
Rapids: Trinity 2006; Retired 2010.
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*Lyman, Frank W. (Carole) –
[(RE) D 1976; FE 1980; RE 2010] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1981; Muskegon: Lake Harbor 1981; Plainwell:
First (Co-Pastor) 1991; East Lansing: University (Co-Pastor) 1996; Grand Rapids: Trinity 2006; Retired 2010.
*Lynch, Robert K. (Leslie) –
[(RE) D 1993; FE 1995; RE 2021] Mason: First (Assoc) 1992; Paw Paw 1995; Kalamazoo: Milwood 1999; N
Muskegon: Community 2006; Allegan 2012; Retired 1/1/2021; Fennville, Pearl 2021.
Lynn, Nancy S. –
[(FE) PE 2010; FE 2013] Ann Arbor: First (assoc) 2010; Ann Arbor: First 2018.
*Macaulay, Elizabeth A –
[(RE) PE 1999; FE 2002; RE 2018] Sterling Heights 6/16/1999; Trenton: First 2008; medical leave 4/15/2013;
Retired 2018.
*Macaulay, Thomas P. (Mary) –
[(RE) P 1972; F 1975; RE 2010] Detroit: Boulevard Temple 1973; Birmingham: Embury (assoc) 1974; Detroit:
Waterman, Preston 1/1977; Carleton 1979; Lincoln Park: First 7/15/1984; Warren: First 7/1/1990; Lake Orion
1997; Ann Arbor District Superintendent 2004; Retired 2010.
Maciejewski, Bethany [(FL) FL 8/1/2023] Midland: First (assoc) 8/1/2023.
*Mallory, Mary L –
[(RE) P N. IL, 1979; F Cent. IL, 1986; RE 2009] Carthage-Burnside 1982; Minonk-Dana 1984; Piper City 1988;
transfer to Detroit Conf, Iron River: Wesley 7/1/1993; Birmingham: Embury 2/1/2001; West Branch: First 2006;
Retired 2009.
*Mallory, Paul J. (Kathy) –
[(RE) P Cent. IL, 1980; F Cent. IL, 1984; FL 2006; FE 2008; RE 2014] Coluse-Dallas City-Nauvoo 1981; Streator: First (Assoc) 1984; Chatsworth 1988; transfer to Detroit Conf, Crystal Falls-Amasa: Grace 7/1/1993; [surrender of credentials 11/1/1993]; reinstated 2006; God’s Country Cooperative Parish (Parish Director): Grand
Marais, Germfask, McMillan 2006; Iron Mountain: Trinity 2011; Retired 2014.
*Mancier, Cheryl L. (Carl) [(RL) PL 2007; NL 8/2020; PL 2021; RL 2024] 2007 Washington; 2011 Bentley; 11/1/2016 Harrison: The Gathering; without appointment 8/31/2020; Pinconning, Alger (½) 2021; Pinconning (1/4) 1/1/2024; Retired 2024;
Pinconning (RL 1/4) 2024.
Mangum, Audrey –
[(PE) PE 2021] Detroit: Conant Avenue 2021.
*Mangum, Lester (Tina) –
[(RE) P NY, 1983; FE 1986; RE 2023] New York City: Willis Avenue 1983; Transfer to Detroit Conf, Detroit: Central (assoc) 1895; Director, Young Adult Housing Project of Metropolitan Community Church, NYC (NY Conf,
par. 425.1) 1986; Detroit Human Services 1988; River Rouge: John Wesley 1989; Detroit: People’s 1992; Detroit: St. Timothy, West Outer Drive 1/1/2003; Detroit: St. Timothy 2005; medical leave 10/18/2012; Pontiac: St.
John 10/1/2013; Retired 2023; Detroit: Peoples (RE1/2) 2024.
Manning, Scott E. –
[(FE) FL 2005; PE 2007; FE 2011] Middleville, Freeport 2004; Middleville 2006; Constantine, White Pigeon
2009; Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s 2016; Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s (3/4) Clawson (1/4) 2022.
Mannschreck, Jack L. (Ruth) –
[(FE) P 1983; F 1986] Grosse Pointe (assoc) 1984; Oxford 1992; Troy: Big Beaver 2002; Waterford: Central
2013.
Marck, George –
[(PL) PL 1/1/2020] Royal Oak: First (assoc) (¼) 1/1/2020; Waterford: Four Towns (¼) 2020.
*Mariona, Ernesto –
[(RE) FL 5/16/2008, American Baptist Convention; FE 2011; RE 2020] St. Charles 2008-9/30/2017; Brant 20082015; Midland: Homer, Gordonville 10/1/2017; Retired 2020; Freeland 2022.
*Marr, Beverly L. (Fred) –
[(RE) PE 2003; FE 2006; Re 2017] Lincoln Community 2003; Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Durand:
First (Parish Director) 2010; Retired 2017.
Marsh, Scott W. (Meagan) –
[(FE) FL 2019; PE 2020; FE 2023] Coleman: Faith 2019; Coldwater 2022.
*Mater, Douglas E. (Margaret) –
[(RE) FL 2003; PE 2004; FE 2007; RE 2019] Bay Port, Hayes 2003; Negaunee: Mitchell 2010; Saginaw: Ames
2016; Retired 2019.
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*Mathieu, Pamela J. –
[(RD) D 1997; RD 2012] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1995; Lansing: Mount Hope, Director of Visitation and
Adult Ministries 1995; Transitional Leave 12/31/2005; Medical Leave 3/1/2006; Retired 2012.
Mathiu, Ishmael (Mercy) [(OE/OM) OE/OM 2021 Methodist Church of Kenya] Lake Ann (¶346.1) 9/1/2021.
*Maurer, Edrye A. Eastman –
[(RE) FL 2000; PE 2003; FE 2006; RE 2017] Lake City 2000; Jackson Calvary 9/1/2010; Jackson Calvary, Zion
2013; Coldwater 2015; Retired 2017; Wayland (RE 1/2) 2024.
*Maxwell, Jeffrey R. (Janet) –
[(RE) LP 1982; P 1986; F 1989; RE 2016] Garfield 1982; Kilmanagh, Unionville 1987; Holly: Calvary 1/15/1990;
Farmington: First 2001; Saginaw Bay District Superintendent 2010; Retired 2016; Interim Central Bay District
Superintendent 1/1/2020- 2020.
*May, Judith A. –
[(RE) P 1990; F 1993; RE 2016] Four Towns 1989; Four Towns 1/1/1991; Pontiac Cooperative Parish, Parish
Director: Four Towns 1992; Dearborn: First (assoc) 2/1/1996; Walled Lake 1998; Warren: First 2003; Grosse
Pointe 2008; Retired 2016.
*Mayberry, Gregory M –
[(RE) P 1984; F 1986; RE 2022] Iron River 1984; Caseville 1990; Milford 5/1/1998; Caro 2011; Troy: Big Beaver
2016; Retired 2/1/22.
*Maynard, William R. (Janis) –
[(RE) P 1972; F 1980; RE 2009] Kilmanagh 9/1978; Flint: Eastwood 1980; Mayville, Fostoria, Silverwood 1986;
Mt. Morris 9/1/1992; Corunna 1996; Davisburg 2001; incapacity leave 1/1/2004; Retired 2009.
*Mayo, Judith Y. (James) –
[(RD) CE CRT 1990; CON 1992; DFM 1997; RD 2014] Livonia: Newburg 1984; Detroit: Christ 1998; East Side
Covenant Cooperative Parish, parish deacon 1999; leave of absence 1/1/2001; Ypsilanti: First (deacon) 2001;
Ypsilanti: First (deacon) 1/1/2007; incapacity leave 12/5/2007; Retired 2014.
*Mayo, Robert J. (Sharon) –
[(RE) D 1980; FE 1983; RE 2013] Transferred from N. Indiana Conf 1981; Marcellus, Wakelee 1981; Hastings:
Hope 4/1/1986; Traverse City Emmanuel 1992; Grand Rapids: St Paul’s 1999; District Superintendent, Grand
Traverse District 2005; Battle Creek: Chapel Hill 2011; Retired 2013.
Mayo-Moyle, Amy E. (Michael) –
[(FE) PE 2000; FE 2003] Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc) 2000; Britton: Grace 2002; Britton: Grace (½) 9/16/2007;
Britton: Grace (¾) 1/1/2009; Clarkston (assoc) 2010; Farmington: Orchard 2015; Clarkston 2021.
Mayo-Moyle, Michael J. (Amy) –
[(FE) FL 2001; PE 2002; FE 2005] Ann Arbor: First (assoc) 2001; Blissfield: First 2/1/2003; Seven Churches
United Group Ministry: Byron: First 2010; Voluntary leave of absence 2012; Michigan UM Conference IT Specialist 2017.
Mays, Jonathan D. –
[(RL) PL 2015; RL 2021] Charlevoix: Greensky Hill (½) 2015; Retired 1/1/2021; Charlevoix: Greensky Hill (RL)
2021- 12/31/2023.
*McBride, David L. (Bonnie) –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1987; RE 2022] Holton, Sitka 1983; Holton 01/01/1985; Marshall (Assoc) 1988; Ithaca, Beebe
1991; Leighton 2006; Retired 2022.
McCalla, Michelle M. (Gordon) [(PL) DSA 2022; PL 1/1/2024] Weston (1/4) 2022; Springville (1/4) 2023; Clinton (1/2) Springville (1/4) 2024.
*McCallum, Marvin H. (Joyce) –
[(RE) T 1959; F 1961; RE 2002] Pigeon 1961; Oxford 1966; Manistique 1972; Chelsea 11/1975; Monroe: St.
Paul’s 1983; Royal Oak: First 1991; Port Huron District Superintendent 1995; Retired 2002.
McClintic, Ray –
(PL) [DSA 2020; PL 1/1/2023] Harrison: The Gathering (DSA ½) 9/1/2020; Harrison: The Gathering (PL 1/2)
1/1/2023.
*McCoy, J. Patrick (Susan) –
[(RE) D 1977; FE 1982; RE 2014] Three Rivers: First, Ninth Street (Assoc) 10/1/1980; Resident Supervisory
CPE, North Carolina Memorial Hospital 1983; Director of Clinical Chaplaincy Iowa Methodist Medical Center
10/15/1985; Director of Chaplaincy, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon NH 11/1/1993; Retired
9/1/2014.
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McCoy, Steven E. (Deborah) –
[(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002] Midland: First (assoc) 1999; Marquette: First 2006; Livonia: Newburg 2013; Grand
Rapids: First 2022.
*McCreedy, Allen D. (Mina Ann) –
[(RE) D 1965; FE 1970; RE 2000] Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 1967; Kalamazoo: Westwood 1973; Reed City 1977;
Cadillac 1990; Retired 2000.
*McCumons, Brent L. (Marlene) –
[(RE) P 1976; F 1980; RE 2011] Second Creek, Edenton OH (W OH Conf) 1/1/1975; Royal Oak: First (assoc)
1978; Caseville 1981; Chesaning: Trinity 1986; Ann Arbor District Superintendent 1993; Midland: First 1998; Retired 2011.
McDonald, Ian S. –
[(FL) FL 2012] God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Grand Marais, Germfask, McMillan 2012; Carson City 2019;
Carson City (3/4), Maple Rapids (1/4) 2023.
*McDoniel, Tommy L. (Cyndi) [(RL) FL 2010; RL 2023] Flint: Asbury 2010; Retired 2023; Flint: Asbury (1/4) 2023.
McDougall-Walsh, Heather A. (John Walsh) [(FE) FL 2011; PE 2014; FE 2022] Silver Creek, Keeler 2011; Kalamazoo: Milwood 2013; PRN Chaplain, Bronson Healthcare Group 9/1/2015; Chaplain, Bronson Methodist Hospital 2/8/2016; Chaplain Beacon Health System (¾) and Three Rivers: First (¼) 2019; Chaplain, St Joseph Health System, Syracuse, NY 2022; Manager,
Spiritual Care, Trinity Health of New England 12/24/2023.
*McDowell, Ginethea D. –
[(RE) PL 1989; P 1994; F 1996; RE 2002] Caring Covenant Group Ministry: West Deerfield 1989-91; Without
appointment 1992; Yale, Greenwood 1994; family leave 12/1/1998; Retired 2002.
McGee, Ray T. (Darlene) –
[(RE) LP 1995; FL 1998; AM 2000; FE 2003; RE 2022] LaSalle: Zion 1/1/1995; Sebewaing: Trinity 8/15/2000;
Flint: Calvary 2004; Detroit: Metropolitan 2011; Grosse Pointe 2016; Retired 2022; Grosse Pointe (RE) 2/1/22 2022.
McGlothin-Eller, April K. (Vincent) –
[(FD) PD 2006; FD 2009] Young Leaders Initiative 6/1/2006; leave of absence 1/31/2008; Student Coordinator
for Interfaith Worker Justice, Highland Park Presbyterian 3/16/2008; Stewardship Associate, Garrett-Evangelical
Seminary 6/14/2010; Church Engagement Manager, Newnan Office of the UM Children’s Home (Par 331.1b)
North Georgia Conf 2018.
*Semmler, Lisa M. –
[(RE) P 1990; F 1993; RE 2023] Owendale, Gagetown 1991; Saginaw: Kochville 1995; Birmingham: First
(assoc) 9/1/1999; Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s 2004; Samaritan Counseling Center Southeast Michigan (para
344.1d) 2008; Midland: First (assoc) (½) 1/1/2010; Midland: First (assoc) (½) and Clinical Director/Pastoral
Therapist, Fresh Aire Samaritan Counseling Center (½) 2011; Transitional Leave 1/1/2021; Inner Life Transformations Counseling and Coaching Center, Pembroke Pines, FL (para 344.1b,c) 3/15/2021; Retired 2023.
McInnes, Mary G. (Damon) –
[(FE) P 1996; F 1998] Grosse Pointe (assoc) 1996; Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc) 11/1/2002; Tawas 2008;
Mount Clemens: First 2013; South Lyon: First 2017.
*McKanders, Cherlyn E. –
[(RL) PL 2017; RL 2021] Mount Vernon (½) 2017; Mt Vernon (½), Washington (¼) 2019; Retired 2021; Baldwin:
Covenant Community, Chase-Barton (RL 1/2) 2022.
*McKinstry, A. Faye (David) –
[(RE) P 1988; F 1992; RE 2014] St. Clair Shores: First (assoc) (½) 1988; East Eastpointe: Emmanuel 1990;
Madison Heights 1995; Manchester 1999; Clinton 2005; Retired 2014.
*McKinstry, David R. (A. Faye) –
[(RE) P 1979; F 1982; RE 2010] Oregon, Elba 1980; St. Clair Shores: First 1988; Tecumseh 1999; Retired
2010.
McMunn, Douglas J. (Marianne) –
[(FE) P 1985; F 1988] Plymouth: First (assoc) 1986; Iron Mountain: First, Quinnesec: First 2/16/1990; Pinckney:
New Church Development (Arise) 1/1/1996; Pinckney: Arise 9/28/2001; Oxford 2006; Milford 2011; Milford, Oak
Grove 2021; Oak Grove, Howell: First (co-pastor) 2023.
McMunn, Marianne M. (Douglas) –
[(PL) PL 2010] Omo: Zion 11/14/2010-2011; Willow 2011-2016; Without appt 2016; Milford, Oak Grove (½)
2021; Oak Grove, Howell: First (co-pastor) 2023.
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*McNary, Sandra B. Hoffman [(RE) D 1984; FE 1988; RE 2007] Transferred from Tennessee Conf 1994; Bangor: Simpson 1994; Retired
2007.
McNees, Zachary D. (Sarah) –
[(PL) FL 2019; PL 1/2021] Grand Rapids: Northlawn (½) and Allendale: Valley Church (Assoc) (½) 2019; Grand
Rapids: Northlawn (¾) 1/1/2021.
McPherson, Rob A. (Kristi) –
[(FE) D 1997; FE 2001] Grandville (Assoc) 1994; Ovid United Church 1999; Buchanan: First 2006; Hillsdale:
First 2018; Davison 2022.
*McReynolds, Russell F. –
[(RE) D 1971; FE 1974; RE 2007] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1991; Battle Creek: Washington Heights
6/16/1991; District Superintendent, Kalamazoo District 1996; Lansing: Central 2002; Retired 2007; Lansing:
Faith & S Lansing Ministries 2008-2015.
*Mehl, John M, Jr. –
[(RE) P 1980; F 1984; RE 2019] Argentine, Linden 1982; Ida 1989; Ida, Petersburg 1996; Petersburg (½) 2001;
incapacity leave 1/1/2010; Retired 6/1/2019.
*Meister, David W. (Denise) –
[(RE) D 1977; FE 1980; RE 2016] Transferred from East Ohio Conf 1978; Rosebush, Leaton 1978; Lakeview,
Belvidere 1980; Litchfield 1985; Leave of Absence 3/16/1990; Haslett: Aldersgate 1994; Union City 8/1/1995;
Centreville 8/16/1997; Buchanan: First 2003; Casco 2006; Retired 2016; Leighton 2022-2023.
*Melrose, Paul J. (Sue Ellis Melrose) –
[(RE) P 1971 NY; F 1974 NY; RE 2011] school 1971; Bristol: Prospect (assoc) 1973; Bronx: City Island 1975;
school 1/1981; Associate Director, Lakeland Counseling Center, FRMH, Dover NJ 1982; Co-Director, Lakeland
Counseling Center, FRMH, Dover NJ 1986; Director, FRMH Counseling Center, NW New Jersey 1993; Director,
FRMH, New Jersey 1996; Coordinator, Pastoral Psychotherapy, NW Covenant Medical Center, NJ 1998; Coordinator, Pastoral Psychotherapy, St. Clare’s Hospital, Boonton NJ 1999; Staff Counselor, Samaritan Counseling Center, Southeast Michigan (transferred to Detroit Conf, 2001) 2/2/2000; Executive Director, Samaritan
Counseling Center, Southeast Michigan 2006; Retired 2011.
Melton, Terry (Linda) [(FL) PL Jan 2021; FL 2022] Pittsburg and Middlebury (½) 1/1/2021; Ortonville (FL) 2022; Ionia: First, Ionia:
Easton 2023; Hartland 2024.
*Mercer, Dorothy M.D. (David) –
[(RD) D 1997; RD 2003] Grand Rapids: Faith, Director of Music 1987; Stanwood (¼) 1997; Retired 3/1/2003.
*Mercer, Douglas K. (Barbara) –
[(RE) T 1966; F 1968; RE 2000] Wellsville 1962; Rea, Cone, Azalia 10/1963; Concord Charge (Peninsula Conf)
1966; Port Huron: Washington Avenue 1968; Algonac 1970; Flint: Court Street (assoc) 1974; South Lyon 1977;
Gladstone: Memorial 1/15/1988; Flint District Superintendent 1990; Frankenmuth 1996; Retired 2000.
Merchant, Michelle K. (Keith) [(PL) PL 2016] New Hope of Emmet County (½) 11/15/2016.
Messner, John D. (Sally) –
[(FL) FL 2008] Marcellus, Wakelee 1/1/2008; Williamsburg, Fife Lake Boardman Parish: Fife Lake, South
Boardman 2020; Avondale, Evart, Hersey 2023; Charlotte: Lawrence Ave 2024.
Metzer, Kimberly S. (Steve) –
[PE) FL 2017; PE 2024] Hastings Hope 2017; Hastings Hope, Welcome Corners 2021; Burton: Open Door
2023.
*Meyers, Patricia A. (Lee Hearn) –
[(RE) P 1977; F 1979; RE 2014] Flint: Central (assoc) 1977; Dearborn: First (assoc) 1978; Pontiac: Baldwin
Avenue 1980; Ferndale: First 1997; Mt. Clemens: First 1999; incapacity leave 8/1/2006; Retired 2014.
*Miles, Catherine J. (Kevin) –
[(RD) PD 2009; FD 2012; RD 2017] Detroit: Metropolitan (deacon) 5/17/2009; Fraser: Christ (deacon) 8/1/2013;
Retired 2017.
*Miles, Kevin L. (Catherine) –
[(RE) P 1990; F 1993; RE 2017] Plymouth: First (assoc) 1991; Blissfield: Emmanuel 1995; Eastside Covenant
Cooperative Parish: Roseville: Trinity 2002; Oxford 2012; Davison 2014; Retired 2017.
*Miller, Clyde E. (Judith) –
[(RA) D 1964; E 1966; AM 1973; RA 1987] Transferred from South Indiana Conf 1973; Pentwater, Smith
Corners 1973; Pentwater 1976; Pentwater, Smith Corners 1977; Dowagiac: First 12/1/1979; Lansing: Christ
4/16/1983; Leave of Absence 1/31/1987; Retired 1987.
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*Miller, Dale M. (Susan) –
[(RE) P N. IN, 1972; F 1975; RE 2016] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Plymouth: First (assoc) 1974; Stony Creek
1976; Gladstone: Memorial 1981; Flint: Central 1/1/1988; Pontiac Cooperative Parish, Waterford: Central 1992;
Detroit East: District Superintendent 10/1/2000; Farmington: Nardin Park 2006; Retired 2016.
Miller, Darryl L. (Shari Ann) –
[(PL) PL 2007] Sand Lake, South Ensley (½) 12/1/2007; Sand Lake, South Ensley (¼) 2011; Discontinued
12/31/2023.
*Miller, Duane E. (Diana) –
[(RE) P 1968; F 1973; RE 2011] Memphis, Lamb 3/1972; Gwinn, Ishpeming: Salisbury 11/1977; Associate
Council Director: Evangelism/Stewardship 1/1/1986; Macomb Community Church 1/1/1996; Seymour Lake
1/1/1999; Caro 1999; Detroit East District Superintendent 2006; Retired 2011.
Miller, Mark Alan (Sharon) –
[(FE) PE 2006; FE 2009] Romulus: Community 2006; Tecumseh 2010; L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba 2021; Grayling:
Michelson Memorial 2023.
Miller, Robert A., Jr. –
[(FE) PL 2010; PE 2012; FE 2015] Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity 1/1/2010; Milan: Marble Memorial 2013;
Plymouth: First 2018.
*Miller, Sylvester, III –
[(RE) P N. Miss., 1968; F N. Miss., 1977; RE 2003] Boyd Chapel, Sturgis 1969-73; Pleasant Grove, Louisville
MS 1979; Director, Holmes County Parish 1983; Transfer to Detroit Conf, Detroit: Second Grace (assoc)
8/1/1985; Flint: E.L. Gordon Sr. Memorial 3/1/1986; Leave of Absence 1988; Flint: Faith 1990; leave of absence
8/1/2002; Retired 2003.
*Miller, Walter H. [(RA) FL 1982; Deacon, AM 1987; RA 2004] Clayton, Rollin Center 11/1/1981; Blissfield: First 1994; leave of absence 12/1/2002; Retired 12/1/2004.
*Minarik, Carman J. (Donna) –
[(RE) P 1997, W. OH; FE 2000; RE 2022] Essex (W. OH) 1995; school 1997; Carleton 1998; South Lyon (copastor) 9/1/2002; Mount Clemens: First (co-pastor) 2007; Escanaba: First 2013; Owosso: Trinity 2016; Mecosta:
New Hope 2019; Retired 2022.
Minarik, Donna J. (Carman) –
[(FE) SP 1998, W. OH; PE 2001; FE 2005] Richwood Central (W OH) 1996; Carleton (assoc) 1998; South Lyon
(co-pastor) 9/1/2002; leave of absence 9/16/2006; Mount Clemens: First (co-pastor) 2007; Escanaba: Central
2013; Mason: First (W MI Conf) 2016; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2019; Fremont, Hesperia 2020; medical
leave 2021; Retired 2024.
*Minger, David H. –
[(RE) D 1991; FE 1993; RE 2006] Nottawa (PT) 10/1/1983; Athens 9/1/1987; Springport, Lee Center 1/1/1991;
Traverse City Emmanuel 1999; Old Mission Peninsula 2/1/2003; Retired 2006; Pleasant Lake, Jackson: Zion
2008; Griffith (¼) 2013- 10/16/2014.
Minger, Stacy R. –
[(FE) D 1988; FE 1991] Girard, Ellis Corners 1989; Wayland 1995; Clergy Appointed to Attend School Student,
University of Kentucky 8/1/2001; Associate Professor, Preaching, Asbury Theological Seminary 2004.
*Minor, Daniel J. (Jolene) –
[(RE) D 1968; FE 1970; RE 2011] Transferred from E Ohio Conf 1974; East Jordan, Barnard, Norwood
4/15/1974; Shelby 1981; Parchment 1989; Retired 2011; Gobles, Kendall 9/16/2012- 2013.
Mitchell, Mark E. [(FL) FL 1995] Howard City First, Amble, Coral 1995; Howard City: Maple Hill, First, Coral (Assoc) 8/1/1999;
Homer, Lyon Lake 2000; Evart 2008; Fife Lake Parish: East Boardman, South Boardman 2012; Sodus: Chapel
Hill 2014; North Parma, Springport 2018; Lakeview: New Life 2021.
*Mitchum, James P. (Michelle) –
[(RE) D 1984; FE 1986; RE 5/1/2022] Charlotte (Assoc) 4/16/1983; Robbins 6/1/1987; Petoskey 1997; Retired
5/1/2022.
Momany, Christopher P. (Elizabeth) –
[(FE) D 1986; FE 1989] Mecosta: New Hope 1987; Pentwater: Centenary 1993; Chaplain & Director of Church
Relations, Adrian College 1/1/1996; Dowagiac: First 2019.
Mondragon, Rey Carlos Borja –
[(FE) PE 2007; FE 2011] school; Ypsilanti: First (assoc) 2007; Hartford 2014; Birch Run, Burt 2015; Perry,
Shaftsburg 2020; (Perry and Shaftsburg merged to become Faith Community) Faith Community 1/1/2023; Monroe: St Paul’s 2023.
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Moon, Anna Mi-Hyun –
[(FE) PE 2012; FE 2015] North Lake 2012; Troy: Korean (assoc) Hope Ministry 2016; Rockford 2023.
*Moore, Frederick B, Sr., (Delores) –
[(RE) P 1974; F 1980; RE 2008] River Rouge: John Wesley 1976; Detroit: People’s 3/1981; Pontiac: St. John
(¾) 1992; Retired 2008.
Moore, Joy Jittaun –
[(FE) D 1989; FE 1991] Jackson: First (Assoc) 1988; Battle Creek: Baseline 1990; Chaplain and Director of
Church Relations, Adrian College 8/16/1993; Battle Creek: Trinity 1995; Lansing: Trinity (Assoc) 5/1/1996; Director of Women’s Ministries and Ethnic Concerns, Asbury Theo Sem 1997; Director of Student Life 1998; Instructor of Preaching, Asbury 8/16/2000; Professor of Preaching, Asbury Asbury Theo Sem 7/1/2003;
Greenville: First 2007; Assoc Dean for Lifelong Learning, Duke Divinity 2008; Assoc Dean for Black Church
Studies and Church Relations 2009; Associate Dean for African-American Church Studies and Assistant Professor of Preaching, Fuller Theo Sem 9/1/2012; Associate Professor of Homiletics and Christian Ministry 201704/30/2018; Transitional Leave 5/1/2018-6/30/2018; Flint: Bethel 2018; Associate Professor of Biblical Preaching Luther Seminary (¶344.1d) 2019; Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Luther Seminary
9/1/2020.
*Moore, Richard D. (Margo) –
[(RE) D 1988; FE 1992; RE 2015] Howard City Maple Hill 1989; Howard City Maple Hill First/Coral 8/1/1999;
Hastings: Hope 2000; Retired 2015.
*Moore-Jumonville, Robert S. (Kimberly) –
[(RE) D 1989; FE 1992; RE 2019] Transferred from Illinois Great Rivers Conf 2008; Assoc Professor of Religion,
Spring Arbor Univ 2007; Associate Professor of Religion, Spring Arbor University and Pope (¼) 2010; Associate
Professor of Religion, Spring Arbor University 2018; Retired 4/1/2019.
Moreland, Myra [(PE) PL 2018; FL 2020; PE 2022] Royal Oak: First (Associate) (1/4) 1/1/2018; Royal Oak: First (Associate)
(1/2) 1/1/2020; Royal Oak: First (Associate) (FT) 2/2/2020; Not Appointed 1/15/2021; Troy: First 2022.
*Morgan, James [(OR) FD Fla 1967; OE Fla 1979 RE 2009] Ferndale: First 1969; Keego Harbor: Trinity, Pontiac: Covert 1970;
Inkster: Christ 1971; Leslie, Felt Plains 1975; Coldwater 1982; Kalamazoo: Milwood 1988; Retired 2009.
*Morrison, Rebecca K. –
[(RE) FL 2002; PE 2003; FE 2008; RE 2019] Potterville 1/16/2002; Big Rapids: First 2011; Retired 2019.
*Morrison, Dianne Doten (Richard) –
[(RL) PL 1996; NL 12/31/1997 1998; FL 1998; PL 2007; RL 2016] Sturgis (Assoc) (PT) 1/1/1996; Not Appointed
12/31/1997; Gull Lake (Assoc) 1998; Dowling: Country Chapel 2/1/2001; Muskegon: Crestwood 2004; Ferry
(PT) 2007; Hesperia (PT) 2007; Traverse City: Christ 2011- 1/1/2015; Retired 1/1/2016.
*Morrison, Richard A. (Dianne Doten Morrison) –
[(RE) D 1967; FE 1969; RE 2007] Jackson: First (Assoc) 1969; Bainbridge Newhope 1971; Missioner, Alaska
Missionary Conference 1972; Transferred to W Ohio Conf 1975; Transferred to W MI Conf 1992; Alden, Central
Lake 6/1/1992; Sturgis 1995; District Superintendent, Albion District 1/1/1998; Muskegon: Lake Harbor 2004;
Retired 2007; Hesperia, Ferry 2007-2011 .
*Morse, Harold S. (Linda) –
[(RE) P 1970; F 1973; RE 2011] Rochester: St. Luke’s 1972; Chaplain Supervisor, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
1979; Retired 2011.
*Morse, John D. (Darleen) –
[(RE) D 1971; FE 1975; RE 2012] Center Eaton, Brookfield 1973; Sunfield, Sebewa Center 2/1/1976; Frankfort,
Elberta 1982; Traverse City: Christ 1987; Jackson: First (Assoc) 1993; Coopersville 1999; Retired 2012; Twin
Lake (½) 2013; Twin Lake (45%) 1/1/2014- 2018.
*Mort, James J. (Janet) –
[(RE) PE 2007; FE 2010; RE 2024] Marion, Cadillac: South Community 2007; Retired 2024.
*Morton, David L. (Carrie) –
[(RE) D 1959; FE 1966; RE 2001] Gilead (EUB) 1961; Scottdale (EUB) 1963; Vicksburg (EUB) 1965; Hillsdale:
First (Assoc) 1969; Kent City: Chapel Hill 1970; Delta Mills, Eagle 1/15/1974; Jackson: First (Assoc) 1982; Battle Creek: Maple 1986; Chaplain, Battle Creek Health System 5/1/1996; Retired 2001; Battle Creek: First (¼)
3/5/2014- 2014; Coldwater 1/1/2017- 2017.
*Moshauer, Meredith T. –
[(RE) T W. NY, 1969; RE 1997] Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc) 1969; Leave of Absence 1977; Livingston Circuit:
Plainfield, Trinity 1/1981; Leave of Absence 1982; Durand Cluster: Lennon, Duffield (PT) 1984; Detroit: West Outer
Drive (½) 1988; Highland Park: First (½) 1990; Detroit: Waterman-Preston (¾) 1995; Retired 8/31/1997.
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Mukalay, Banza –
[(PL) CC 2015; PL 1/1/2018] MI Conf New Church Start, Restoration Community (¼) 1/1/2018.
Mukalay, Gertrude Mwadi (John Kabala Ilunga Ngoie) –
[(FE) OE 2017, North Katanga Conf, Democratic Republic of Congo; FE in MI Conf 2023] MI Conf. New Church
Start: French (Church of the African Diaspora) (Co-Pastor) (¾) 2018; MI Conf. New Church Start: French UMC
(Church of the African Diaspora) (Pastor) (OE) 2021; French UMC (FE) 2023.
*Mulder, David G. (Patricia) –
[(RE) P 1987; F 1990; RE 2018] Flint: Court Street (assoc) 1988; Fairgrove, Gilford 1992; Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s 1996; Fenton (assoc) 2001; Midland: Homer 2008; Marlette: First 2014; Retired 2018.
*Mumbiro, Elias N. (Tapuwa) –
[(RE) P Zimbabwe 1977; F N. IN 1977; RE 2015] Associate Pastor, School Chaplain, Mutambara United Methodist Mission Center, Mutambara, Cashel, Zimbabwe 1/1/1975-12/31/1975; Missionary to S Indiana Conf
1/1/1976- 12/31/1977; Evansville IN: St. John’s and St. Andrews 1/1/1978-8/31/1981; Itinerant Missioner to
Iowa Conf and Southern Dist, Minnesota Conf 1983- 12/15/1983; Mission Administrator/Chaplain Old Mutare
Mission, Mutare, Zimbabwe 1/1/1983- 12/31/1986; Mutasa-Makoni District Superintendent 1/1/1987- 8/31/1992;
River Rouge: John Wesley 9/1/1992; transfer to Detroit Conf, Westland: St. James 1995; Eastside Covenant
Cooperative Parish: St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd 11/1/1999; Saginaw: State Street 2009; Retired 2015.
*Munger, Marjorie H. (Dennis) –
[(RE) P 1991; F 1993; RE 2013] Flint: Bristol, Dimond 1991; Canton: Cherry Hill 1993; Troy: Fellowship 1998;
Lake Orion (assoc) 2002; Retired 2013.
Murphy, Marshall C. (Marian) –
[(FL) PL 2011; FL 2017] Battle Creek: Washington Heights (¼) 2011; Battle Creek: First (½) and Washington
Heights (¼) 2014; (¶331.8, ¶346.1) Harper Woods Redeemer 2017.
*Myers-Cabeen, Nanette D. (James Sterling Cabeen) –
[(RE) P 1986; F 1989; RE 2014] Royal Oak: First (assoc) 1987; Flushing (assoc) 1991; Flushing (assoc, ¾)
1992; Flushing (assoc) 1/1/1997; school 1997; Retired (Bay Regional Medical Center) 2014.
*Naile, John E. (Myrna) –
[(RE) P 1972; F 1974; RE 2014] Carsonville, Applegate, Watertown 1973; St. Ignace 1977; St. Clair: First 1985;
Gaylord 1998; Retired 2014.
*Nellist, David (Glenys) –
[(RE) OE/OM 2000 (British Methodist Conf;) FE in Michigan Conf 2022; RE 2024] Schoolcraft 2000; Gull Lake
2008; Grand Rapids: Trinity 2010; Dearborn: First 2018; Retired 2024.
Nelson, Bridget (Jeffrey) [(FL) FL 2022] Royal Oak: First (Assoc) 1/1/2022.
Nelson, Forest “Bert” Bertran (Susan Garbarind) –
[(OF) OF 2005] [Presbyterian Church USA] Lyons-Muir (¾) (¶346.2), 1/1/2005-1/1/2016.
Nelson, Jeffrey S. (Bridget) –
[(FE) PE 2004; FE 2006] Birmingham: First (assoc) 2/1/2004; Redford: Aldersgate 2009; Royal Oak: First 2016.
*Ness, Lance E. –
[(RE) SPL Peninsula-Delaware 1990; LP 1994; PM 1998; FE 2003; RE 2017] East New Market MD (PeninsulaDelaware Conf) 1990; Ontonagon, Greenland, Rockland 1994; Owosso: Burton, Carland 1/1/2000; Brown City
8/1/2004; Macon 2007; Retired 2017.
*Neumann, Fredrick D. (Kay) –
[(RE) LP 1994; P 1995; F 1998; RE 2017] Ossineke, Hubbard Lake, Wilson 8/1/1994; North Street 1999; Bay
City: Fremont Avenue 2002; Wisner 2006; Hudson: First 2010; medical leave of absence 2013; Retired 2017.
Newsom, Tiffany M. –
[(FE) CC 2014; PE 2017; FE 2021] Constantine, White Pigeon 2017; Laingsburg 2020; Laingsburg, Middlebury
2023; appointed to attend school 2024.
Ngoie, Lydie [(FL) FL 2023] Detroit: Trinity Faith 2023.
Nguyen, Daniel Dung (Minh Ha Le) –
[(PE) FL 2014; PE 2021] Grand Rapids: Vietnamese 2012.
Nguyen, Nhan Duc –
[(PL) PL 1/1/2019] Madison Heights: Vietnamese Ministry (¾) 1/1/2019.
*Neiswender, R. Ivan –
[(RE) FE 1958; HL 1971; FE 1989; RE 1994] Hersey (EUB) 1958; Hersey, Grant Center (EUB) 1960; Battle
Creek: Calvary (EUB) 1962; Grand Rapids: Northlawn (EUB) 1966; Perry, Shaftsburg 1969; Honorable Location
1971; Otsego: Trowbridge 1981; Readmitted 1989; Otsego: Trowbridge (¾) 1989; Otsego: Trowbridge 1993;
Retired 1994.
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*Noel, Karen Y. (Phares) –
[(RE) PE 2001; FE 2004; RE 2018] Detroit: St. Paul’s (½) 2001; Pontiac: St. John’s 2010; voluntary leave of absence 9/29/2013; Garden City: First (interim) 3/2/2015; Birmingham: Embury (¼) 2015; Birmingham Embury,
Sterling Heights 2016; Retired 2018.
*Noggle, James C. (Karen) –
[(RE) D 1995; AM 1995; PE 2014; FE 2016; RE 2019] Nashville Parish: Peace and Quimby 1989; Millville
3/1/1993; Mecosta: New Hope 1997; Harrison: The Gathering (New Church Start) 2004; The Gathering, Wagarville, Wooden Shoe 2009; Grand Rapids: Northlawn 2010; Lake Odessa: Lakewood 2013; Roscommon: Good
Shepherd of the North 2015; Retired 4/1/2019; Hersey (¼) 2021; Lake City (1/2) 2023.
Noll, Melissa “Missy” –
[(PL) DSA 2021; PL 4/1/2022] Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Fowlerville: Trinity (DSA ½) 2021; Fowlerville:
Trinity, Livingston Circuit (PL 1/2) 4/1/2022.
*Norris, Arthur V (Evelyn) –
[(RE) P Mich., 1959; F Mich., 1964; RE 2001] Howe: Lima 1963; Novi: Willowbrook 1966; Owosso: First (assoc)
1969; Millington, Arbela 1971; Pontiac: First 1976; Blissfield: First 1980; Wyandotte: Glenwood 1983; Iron
Mountain: Trinity 1991; Hemlock, Nelson 1994; Retired 2001.
*Norton, Michael K. (Susan) –
[(FE) P 1987; F 1992] Snover: Moore, Trinity, Elmer 1987; Heritage 1992; Sebewaing: Trinity 1994; Canton:
Friendship 1997; Retired 2022.
Norton, Stephanie E. (Ash) –
[(FE) FL 2019; PE 2021; FE 2024] (Great Plains Conf) Hartford 2019; South Haven: First 2021; South Haven:
First (FE) 2024.
*Nowacek, Bruce L. (Candy) –
[(RE) FL 2003; PE 2007; FE 2011; RE 2016] Genesee-Thetford Center 2003; Bay Port, Hayes 2010; Yale 2012;
Transitional leave 2/1/2014; Menominee: First 2014; Retired 2016.
Nowak, Heather M. –
[(FL) FL 2017] Pinconning, Garfield 12/1/2017; Sebewaing: Trinity, Bay Port 2020; Sebewaing: Trinity, Bay Port,
Kilmanagh 2022.
Nunn, Penelope R. –
[(FL) PL 12/1/2014; FL 2018; PL 1/1/2024; FL 2024] Port Huron: Gratiot Park, Port Huron: Washington Avenue
12/1/2014; Snover: Heritage 2018; Birch Run, Henderson (3/4) 1/1/2024; Reading (FL) 2024.
*Nusz, Gordon W. (Shirley) –
[(RE) L Mich., 1966; P 1968; F 1971; RE 2003] Detroit: St. James (assoc) 1970; Swan Valley 1974; Pigeon:
First 1980; West Branch: First 1988; Marquette: First 1993; Northville: First (assoc) 2000; involuntary leave of
absence 5/1/2002; involuntary retirement 5/1/2003.
Nystrom, Robert D. (Ronda) –
[(FE) D 1989; FE 1992] Hopkins, South Monterey 1989; Traverse City: Central 1992; Bronson: First 1994; St
Louis: First 1998; Dimondale and East Lansing Chapel Hill 2002; East Lansing Chapel Hill (½) 1/16/2004; Webberville 2005; Battle Creek: Birchwood 2007; Battle Creek Birchwood (¾) and Athens (¼) 2011; Three Rivers:
First, Mendon 2013; Ovid United Church 2015; Ovid United Church, Elsie 2016; Auburn 2018.Alpena: First
2022; Alpena: First, Spratt 2023.
Obwoge, Douglas Mochama –
[(OE/OM) OE/OM 1/1/2020 Methodist Church in Kenya] Brooks Corners (DSA) (½) 10/1/2019; Brooks Corners
(½) 1/1/2020; Tecumseh (para 346.1) (FT) 7/1/2021; Tecumseh (para 346.1) (½) 8/1/2021; Tecumseh (para
346.1) (FT) 8/16/2021; Mancelona, Alba 2022; Mancelona charge and Boyne Falls circuit, 4/1/2023; Mancelona
and Boyne Falls 12/31/2023.
*Okray, Dorothy –
[(RE) PE Troy 1997; FE Troy, 2000] Newcomb NY: Newcomb, Calvary, Long Lake NY 1997; Johnstown (NY):
First, Gloversville (NY) 2001; Morenci 2003; Retired 2007.
Oldenburg, Dawn (Thomas) –
[(PL) FL 1/1/2020; PL 2023] Hinchman, Scottdale 1/1/2020; Hinchman, Berrien Springs 2022; Hinchman (1/2)
2023..
Olin, Melody L. (Denny) –
[(FL) FL 2006] Blanchard-Pine River, Coomer, Winn 11/16/2006; Old Mission Peninsula 2010; Empire 2019.
Oliver, Matthew B. (Kate) [(PL) DSA 2022; PL 2023] Three Rivers: Center Park (1/4) 2022; Center Park (PL 1/2) 2023.
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*Omansiek, William W. –
[(RE) T 1967; F 1971; HL 1986; FL 2005; FE 1/1/2006; RE 2010] Flint: Flint Park 1/1/1970; Chaplain, Methodist
Children’s Home 1971; Detroit: St. James (assoc) 1974; Inkster: Christ 1975; St. Charles, Brant 1979; Honorable Location 1986; Harrisville, Lincoln 1/1/2005; Wisner 2005; Bay City: Fremont Avenue 2006; Retired 2010.
*Orr, Karin K. –
[(RE) PE 2003; FE 2006; RE 2014] Centreville 2003; Retired 2014.
*Ostema, Dale P. (Deborah) –
[(RE) D 1987; FE 1990; RE 2021] Baldwin: Covenant Community 1988; Charlevoix, Greensky Hill 2/1/1993;
Charlevoix 2/1/1998; Cadillac 2000; Traverse City: Central 2007; Retired 2021.
*Osterhout, Donna J. –
[(RE) P 1978; F 1981; RE 2003] Inkster 1979; Taylor: West Mound 1/1983; Lexington, Bethel 9/1/1987; Lincoln
Community 1991; Marine City 1996; incapacity leave 2/1/2002; Retired 2003; Forrester 9/27/2015-2016.
Osterman, Rhonda J. –
[(FL) PL 11/2012; FL 2020] Madison Heights 11/10/2012; Millville, Leslie, Felt Plains 2020.
*Otis, Scott K. (Carolyn) –
[(RE) D 1988; FE 1991; RE 2023] Lyons, Muir (Student Appt) 7/16/1988; Lyons, Muir (FT) 11/16/1988; Lyons,
Muir/Ionia: Easton 1990; Mecosta: New Hope 1993; Portland 1997; Grand Rapids: Cornerstone (Assoc) 2003;
Dorr: Crosswind Community (New Church Start)10/1/2004; Edwardsburg: Hope 2017; Howell: First 2020; Retired 2023.
*Oyler-Sayles, Theresa Little Eagle –
[(RE) PE 2000; (member of Baltimore-Washington Conf 200-2003) FE 2006; RE 2022] Oakdale/Pa Wa Ting Ma
Ged Win 2003; Battle Creek: Maple 2006; Niles: Portage Prairie 2008-2009; Medical Leave 4/15/2009; Retired
2022.
*Paige, James E., Jr. (Margaret “Peggy”) –
[(RE) P 1971; F 1978; RE 2008] Stephenson, Hermansville 1974; Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg 1976; Jeddo,
Central Lakeport (Co-Pastor ½) 1980; Leave of Absence 1985; Glennie, Curran, Wilber (½) 1986; Salem Grove
1/1/1992; Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Oregon, Elba (LTFT) 1998, parish director 2002; incapacity leave
10/1/2003; Capac: First, Zion Community 1/1/2007; Richfield (½) 2007; Retired 2008.
*Paige, Margaret A “Peggy” (James) –
[(RE) P 1975; F 1978; RE 2012] Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg (Co-Pastor) 1/1977; Jeddo, Central Lakeport
(Co-Pastor ½) 1980; Glennie, Curran, Wilber (½) 1985; Manchester: Sharon 11/15/1991; Caring Covenant
Group Ministry: Columbiaville (parish director) 1998; Port Huron District Superintendent 2002; Iron Mountain:
First, Quinnesec 2009; Retired 2012.
Paik, Jung Du - (YooJin Kim)
[(PL)DSA 2020; PL 9/1/2022] Elsie, Shepardsville (DSA) (½+¼ time) 7/15/2020- 8/31/2022; Elsie, Shepardsville
(PL) 9/1/2022.
Pajak, John J. (Connie) –
[(FL) PL 2009; FL 2020] Redford: New Beginnings 4/1/2009; New Cooperative: Algonac: Trinity 2016; New Hudson 2020.
*Panse, Wade S. (Patti) –
[(RE) D 1978; FE 1980; RE 2012] Burr Oak 1978; Robbins 3/1/1982; Lansing: Mount Hope 5/1/1987; Director of
Alumni, Asbury Theological School 10/16/1992; Mt Pleasant: First 1995; St Joseph First 1997; Retired 1/1/2012;
Cassopolis (½) 8/23/2015.
Paparella, Amee A. (James) –
[(FE) PE 2009; FE 2016] Williamston 2009; Clergy Appointed to Attend School (¶416.6) MSU 2011; Director/Organizer for Women’s Advocacy, General Board of Church & Society 8/27/2012; Wacousta Community 2013;
Leave of Absence to Attend School 2016; Grand Rapids First (Assoc) 2017; Leave of Absence 2/28/2018; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 2020; Plainwell: First (1/2) 2023.
*Park, John G. (Madeline) –
[(RE) P E.OH., 1970; F 1973; RE 2011] Transfer to Detroit Conf, LaSalle: Zion 1972; Royal Oak: First (assoc)
1975; Fairgrove, Gilford 1978; Commerce May 1981; Berkley 1992; Flint: Hope 1996; Dixboro 2006; Retired
2011.
*Parker, Gerald R. (Holly Craig) –
[(RE) P 1969; F 1973; RE 1994] Britton: Grace, Wellsville 1972; University of Michigan Law School 1973; Salem
Grove 1975; Ann Arbor: First (assoc) 1978; Chelsea 1986; Saline July 16, 1992; Retired 1994.
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*Parker, Roger A. –
[(RE) T 1967; F 1970; RE 2008] Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity 1969; Stony Creek Oct 1970; Bay City:
Madison Avenue 1976; Flint: Trinity 1983; Director: Cooperative Ministry of Northwest Flint, Flint: Trinity
2/1/1993; sabbatical leave 1998; LaVergne UMC 10/1/1998; Franklin: First (assoc) (TN Conf, para 337.1) 1998;
Retired 2008.
*Parker-Lewis, Sherry L. (George Lewis) –
[(RE) PL 1991; P 1996; FE 1999; RE 1/1/2021] Wagarville: Community, Wooden Shoe (½) 9/1/1991; Hardy,
Hartland (assoc) 1994; Ann Arbor: First (assoc) 1995; Dundee 1997; Chesaning: Trinity 9/1/2002; Brighton: First
2008; Senior Director of Church Relations, United Methodist Foundation of Michigan (½) 2020; Retired
1/1/2021.
Parkin, Penny L. –
[(AM) PL 9/1/2014; FL 2017; AM 2022] Fairgrove 9/1/2014; Fairgrove, Sutton-Sunshine 2017; Frankfort, Elberta
6/1/2020.
Parmalee, Chad M. (Roschenne) –
[(FE) FL 2006; PE 2014; FE 2017] Jackson: Brookside 901/2005; Battle Creek: Chapel Hill 2013; Livonia: Newburg 2022.
*Parsons, Cynthia M. (Jeff) –
[(RE) D 1988; FE 1992; RE 2018] Northeast Missaukee Parish 1989; Williamsburg 1993; Kalamazoo: First
(Assoc) 1997; Casco 2001; Berrien Springs (½) 2006; Owendale (½), Gagetown (¼) 2012; Sebewaing: Trinity
2014; Retired 2018.
*Passenger, Edward L. (Sally) –
[(RE) D 1959; FE 1962; HL 1971; FE 1987; RE 1999] Northport, Leland, Northport Indian Mission 1962; Alden
9/15/1965; Caledonia, Parmelee 12/1/1966; Hart, Mears 12/1/1969; Honorable Location 6/1/1971; Chaplain,
Ionia Temporary Correctional Facility 1987; Chaplain, Carson City Temporary Correctional Facility 12/28/1987;
Retired 1999.
*Passenger, Margaret A. [(RE) P 1997; FE 1999; RE 2005] Kingston, Deford 1997; Pigeon: First 2001; Retired 2005.
*Paterson, John D. (Karla) –
[(RE) P 1981; F 1985; RE 2018] Seymour Lake 3/1983; Marquette: Grace, Skandia 9/15/1986; Grayling: Michelson Memorial 1993; Marquette District Superintendent 1998; Ann Arbor: First 2005; Retired 2018.
*Payne, James A. –
[(RA) PL 2005; FL 2010; AM 2018; RA 2021] Watrousville 2005; Sterling, Alger, Garfield 3/2/2010; Sterling,
Alger, Standish: Community 1/1/2013; Standish: Beacon of Light, Alger 4/1/2019; Standish: Beacon of Light,
Arenac County: Christ 2019; Retired 7/15/2021.
*Payne, Mark R. (Nola) –
[(RE) D 1994; FE 1997; RE 2016] Rosebush 1992; Rosebush (½) 1994; Rosebush (¾) 1/1/1995; Rosebush (¾)
and Clare (Assoc) (¼) 1995; Rosebush 1996; Oshtemo: Lifespring (New Church Start) 2001; Robbins 2009;
Hastings: First 2014; Retired 12/31/2016.
*Peacock, Richard A. (Janis) –
[(RE) P 1970; F 1974; RE 2008] Utica (assoc) 1973; Ortonville 1978; Lake Orion July 1982; Farmington: Nardin
Park 1993; Troy: First 1997; Retired 2008.
*Pebley, Patricia A. –
[(RL) FL 2014; RL 2020] Jackson: Trinity, Parma (½) 2012; Hillside, Somerset Center 2014; Retired 2020; Battle
Creek: Newton (¼) 4/18/2021.
Penny, Kellas D., III (Leanne) –
[(FE) PL 2013; FL 2014; PE 2020; FE 2024] Harrison: The Gathering (½) 2013; Grand Rapids: Rivercrest (New
Church Start) 1/1/2014; Dowagiac: First and WMC New Church Position 2/1/2015; Dowagiac: First 2015;
Water’s Edge (New Buffalo) 2017 Water’s Edge and Three Oaks 1/1/2022; Water’s Edge, Three Oaks (FE)
2024.
Peralta de Garcia, Miriam (Cesar Garcia Rodriguez)
[(FL) Cal-Nev Conference] Lawrence 2022- 2024, Southwest Michigan Latinx Community Ministry (1/2) 2022;
Southwest Michigan Latinx Community (FT) 2024.
Perez, Paul D. (Anne) –
[(FD) PD 2006; FD 2010] Wesley Theological Seminary; Director of Youth Ministry, Dulin United Methodist
Church 2006; Livonia: Newburg (deacon) 2008; Conference Director of Mission and Justice Engagement and
Leadership Recruitment 2013; Associate Director for Mission & Ministry 2018; Director of Connectional Ministries, Michigan Conf 10/1/2020; Detroit: Central 2023.
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*Perkins, A. Edward (Shirley) –
[(RE) D 1967; FE 1970; RE 2006] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1981; Bronson: First 1980; Fremont 4/1/1987;
District Superintendent, Lansing District 1990; Grand Rapids: Trinity 1996; Retired 2006; Interim West Michigan
Conference Director 10/1/2008-12/31/2008.
*Perrine, Stephen K. (Connie) –
[(RE) P 1974; F 1976; RE 2021] Flushing (assoc) 1975; Honorable Location 10/1977; reinstated 1995; Warren:
Wesley (¾) 1995; Beverly Hills 1998; leave of absence 2003; South Rockwood 8/16/2006; South Rockwood
(½), Monroe: Calvary (½) 2016; Dearborn: Good Shepherd 2020; Retired 2021; Dearborn: Good Shepherd
2021.
Peters, Jeremy T. (Jennifer) –
[(FE) PE 2003; FE 2006] Minister of Religion, British Methodist Church Wakefield Circuit (para 336) 2003; Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg 9/1/2004; Morrice, Pittsburg, Bancroft 2005; Fenton (assoc) 2008; Fenton (assoc);
South Central Cooperative Ministry: Lake Fenton 2012; Flint: Court Street 2015.
*Peterson, Gary L. (Reba) –
[(RL) FL 2008; RL 2016] Fennville, Pearl 2008; Retired 2016; Claybanks (¼) 2016.
Pethoud, Sue A (Rick) –
[(FD) PD 2014; FD 2017] Detroit: Cass Community (deacon) 2014; Detroit: Cass Community and Social Services Community Relations liaison (deacon) 2016.
Petro, Susan M. –
[(FE) D 1994; FE 1996; RE 2014; reinstated as FE 2024] Gull Lake (Assoc) 1/1/1994; Portage: Chapel Hill
(Assoc) 1/1/1998; Grand Rapids: Genesis 2007; Retired 2014; Grand Rapids: First (RE, assoc) 2023; Grand
Rapids: First as FE (assoc) 2024.
Petrucci, Barry T. (Lesa) –
[(FE) D 1984; FE 1988] Grandville (Assoc) 1986; Olivet 1989; Executive Director of UM Metro Mininistries,
Greater Grand Rapids 01/01/1995; Portage: Chapel Hill 2001.; Wyoming Park 2024.
*Pettis, Warren D. –
[(RE) T 1963; F 1965; RE 1998] Weston 1961; Samaria, Lulu 1962; Saginaw: Ames (assoc) 1968; Brown City:
First, Emmanuel 1971; Caseville Jan 1977; Essexville 1980; Monroe: First 1987; Gaylord 1989; Retired 1998.
Phillips, Daniel J.W. –
[(PL) PL 2013; FL 2019; PL 2024] Kalamo 2013; Felt Plains, Williamston: Wheatfield 2015; Riverview 2017; Bellaire: Community 2019; Paw Paw (PL 1/4) 2024.
*Phillips, Harold V. (Kathy) –
[(RA) FL 1994 from Missionary Church; AM 2001; RA 12/31/2016] Omard, Cole 1993; Capac: First & Zion
8/1/1996; South Central Cooperative Ministry: Halsey, South Mundy 2006; Montrose 2016; Retired 12/31/2016;
Montrose (FT) 1/1/2017; Montrose (1/2) 2022 - 2023.
Phillips, Martin D. (Brittany) [(PE) DSA 2022; PL 1/1/2024; PE 2024] Newaygo 11/1/2022; Newaygo (PL 3/4) 1/1/2024; Georgetown 2024.
*Pieper, Ralph H., II (Mary) –
[(RE) P 1972; F 1974; RE 2012] Genesee, Thetford Center 1972; Pigeon: Salem 1975; Blissfield: First 1983;
Flint: Hope 1989; Port Huron: First 1996; Lapeer: Trinity 2003; Retired 2012; Mt. Morris: First (¼) 2018.
*Pier-Fitzgerald, J. Lynn (Tom) –
[(RE) D 1977; FE 1980; RE 2017] East Lansing Chapel Hill, Gunnisonville 1978; White Cloud (½) 5/16/1984;
Wyoming Park (Assoc) (½) 1988; Leave of Absence 1989; Plainfield 8/16/1991; District Superintendent, Grand
Traverse District 1999; Holland: First 2005; Retired 2017.
*Pier-Fitzgerald, Thomas M. (Lynn) –
[(RE) D 1977; FE 1980; RE 2016] East Lansing: University (Assoc) 1978; East Lansing Chapel Hill, Gunnisonville 1982; White Cloud (½) 5/16/1984; Grand Rapids: South 1988; Sabbatical Leave 1998; Elk Rapids, Kewadin (¾) 1999; Grandville 2005; Retired 2016.
*Pierce, Robert B. (Sandie) –
[(RE) P 19__ W.MI; F 19__ W.MI; RE 2007] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Gwinn, Ishpeming, Salisbury 1974; Chaplain, Navy, David Adams Memorial Chapel, Naval Station, Norfolk VA, Group Chaplain, Stop 19, MAG32 Sept
1977; Chaplain, Nav Supp Act, Naples, Italy 1990; Chaplain, Submarine Group 10 1993; Regional Chaplain;
Command Chaplain, Pearl Harbor 1997; Command Chaplain, US Navy, Keflavik, Iceland 2000; Eastern US Regional Field Director, Military Youth Ministry 9/1/2004; Retired 2/1/2007.
Pittenger, Kathryn L. (Richard) –
[(FD) PD 2008; FD 2011] Waterford: Central (deacon) 2008; Conference Children’s Initiatives Coordinator, DeWitt: Redeemer (missional) 2018.
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*Platt, Susan E. –
[(RA) FL 2011; AM 2013; RA 2022] Bay City: Fremont Avenue 2011; Alpena: First 2016; Sandusky: First 2018;
Retired 2022.
Plum, Alexander J. –
[(FD) PD 2019; FD 2022] Director Global Health Initiatives Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit: Cass Community Missional Charge Conference (para 331.4a) 2019; Director Clinical and Social Health Integration, Henry
Ford Health Care / Missional – Cass Community Health Care Ministries Liaison, 1/5/2020- 9/25/2022; Executive
Director, Corner Health Care 9/26/2022.
Plum, Janine L. (Peter) –
[(FE) PL 2008; PE 2015; FE 2018] Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Richfield 2008; school (Asbury) 8/1/2012;
Seymour Lake 2015; Chesaning: Trinity 2021.
Pohl, Jon L. (Diane) –
[(FL) FL 2006] Ashley, Bannister, Greenbush 2006; Ludington: St Paul 2011; Lansing Asbury 2017; Franklin:
Community, Waterford: Trinity 2022.
*Pohly, Gerald A. – (Eileen)
[(RE) D 1952; FE 1957; RE 1996] Battle Creek: Calvary (EUB) 1956; Magnolia (EUB) 1961; Wyoming Park
4/1/1969; District Superintendent, Central District 3/1/1973; Church of the Dunes 1978; Grand Rapids: Trinity
1989; Retired 1996.
Poirier, Russell W. –
[(FL) PL 3/1/2021; FL 2021] Mesick, Brethren Epworth (½) 3/1/2021; Standish: Beacon of Light, Arenac County:
Christ 7/15/2021.
*Poole, Karen B. (Gary) –
[(RE) P 1983; F 1988; RE 2006] school, St. John’s Seminary, Plymouth 1985; Monroe: St. Paul’s (assoc) 1986;
Brighton: First (assoc) 1988; Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc) 1993; Trenton: First 1997; sabbatical leave 2003;
Waterford: Four Towns, Trinity (Intentional Interim ¶329.3) 2004; Retired 2006.
*Pope, Marva C. –
[(RE) PL 2014; PE 2015; FE 2022; RE 2023] Detroit: People’s 2014; Wayne: First 2018-12/31/2020; Greater
Detroit District Assoc Director Justice & Missions Engagement (interim) (¾) 2/1/2021; Ford Memorial (interim)
5/1/2021; Sterling Heights (½) 2021; Sterling Heights (FT) 2022; Pontiac: St John 2023; Retired 2024.
*Posnik, Ralph A., Jr. (Karen) –
[(RL) FL 2010; RL 2019] Barnard, East Jordan, Norwood 11/15/2009; Niles: Portage Prairie 2014; Retired 2019;
Fremont, Hesperia 11/15/2023.
*Powers, Jon R. (Susan Speer-Powers) –
[(RE) D 1972; FE 1975; RE 2019] East Lansing: University (Assoc) 1974; Portage: Chapel Hill 1978; Hillside
9/16/1978; Chaplain and Director of Church Relations, Adrian College 8/16/1981; Chaplain, Ohio Wesleyan University 8/16/1988; Retired 7/31/2019.
*Powers, Linda Jo –
[(RE) P 1995; F 1998; RE 2015] Whittemore, Prescott 6/16/1996; Lexington 2000; Beaverton: First, Dale 2002;
Beaverton: First, Wagarville: Community, Wooden Shoe 2005; Clayton, Rollin Center 2009; Glennie, Harrisville,
Lincoln 2012; medical leave 11/1/2014; Retired 10/1/2015.
Poy, Eun Sik (Lisa) –
[(FE) PL 2015; PE 2016; FE 2019] Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Horton Bay (¾) 9/1/2015; Boyne City, Boyne Falls,
Epsilon 2016; Carleton 2021; Novi, Novi: Korean Community (new church start) 2024.
*Pratt, D. Kay (Merlin) –
[(RA) PL 1992; FL 1996; AM 2002; RA 2016] Transferred from S Indiana Conf 1992; Dowling: Country Chapel,
Banfield (Co-Pastor) (¼) 1992; Shepardsville, Price 1996; St Johns: Pilgrim (Assoc) 2004; Leave of Absence
2006; Denton: Faith 8/15/2008; Leave of Absence 2010; Vice-President, Pastors and Priests Available for Service (PAPAS), Jamaica 2011; Retired 2016.
*Pratt, David O –
[(RL) PL Nov 16, 1997; FL 2003; RL 2016] Clifford 11/16/1997; Heritage 2003; Ortonville 2013; Retired
3/1/2016; Crystal Valley, Walkerville (¼) 2018.
*Pratt, Merlin H. (Kay) –
[(RA) FL 1991; AM 1997; RA 2019] Dowling: Country Chapel, Banfield 1991; Elsie 1996; St Johns: Pilgrim 2003;
Leave of Absence 2006; Canton Cherry Hill 8/15/2008; Leave of Absence 2011; Port Antonio Circuit, Jamaica
District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas 9/1/2011; Ypsilanti: Lincoln Community
2016; Retired 2019.
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Prentiss, Dean N. –
[(FE) D 1998; FE 2000] Transferred from Detroit Conf 2003; Mt Pleasant: Trinity, Countryside 1995; Williamston
9/15/1999; Big Rapids: First 2008; Wyoming: Wesley Park 2011; District Superintendent, Greater Southwest
District 2024.
Prewitt, Victoria I. –
[(FL) FL 1/1/2019] Crystal Falls: Christ, Amasa: Grace 1/1/2019.
*Price, Carl E. (Patricia) –
[(RE) T W. VA, 1957; F W. VA, 1959] Palestine 1953; school 1956; Trenton NJ: Broad Street 1959; Allentown
1960; Transfer to Detroit Conf, Birmingham: First (assoc) 10/1962; Detroit: St. Mark’s 1965; Pontiac: Central
1968; Midland: First 11/1973; Retired 1998.
*Price, Wayne A. (Joy) –
[(RE) D 1988; FE 1993; RE 2024] Transferred from North Carolina Conf 2000; Keswick 2000; Shepherd 2004;
Kalamazoo: Westwood 2007; Trenton: Faith 2019; Retired 2024.
Prud’Homme, Robert [(PD) CC 2017; PD 2024] Staff, Building Project Coordinator, Royal Oak: First, Creation Care Director of Concept 22, Inc. 2024.
Radtke, Clifford L. (Beverly) [(PL) PL 2018] Lawrence 2006; Lawrence (¾) 2015; Galien, Olive Branch (¾) 2016; Port Austin, Pinnebog (¾)
2018; Retired 2022; Port Austin, Pinnebog (1/2) 2022.
Rafferty, Cathy L. –
[(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002; transfer to Detroit Conference 2010] Grandville (assoc) 1999; Chaplain Clark Retirement Community (¶344.1b,c) 2001; Chaplain, Chelsea Retirement Community (¶344.1b,c) 2/24/2010; Chaplain,
Adrian Dominican Sisters (¶344.1b,c) 12/4/2017; Gladstone: Memorial 2019; Brio Living Services, UMCR +
Porter Hills (para. 344.1d) (3/4) 7/18/2022; Brio Living Services (3/4), Bowne Center (1/4) 2023.
*Ralston, Douglas E. (Sharon) –
[(RE) PL 2000; PE 2004; FL 8/1/2009; PE 2011; FE 2013; RE 2019] LaSalle: Zion 11/1/2000; LaSalle: Zion (¾),
Lambertville (assoc) 2004; discontinued 4/1/2007; reinstated 8/1/2009; East Side Covenant Cooperative Parish:
St. Clair Shores: Good Shepherd 8/1/2009; Dearborn: Good Shepherd 2014; Trenton: Faith 2016; Retired 2019.
*Randels, Jeanne M. (Paul Hartman) –
[(RE) D 1982; FR 1984; RE 2014] Marshall (Assoc) 1981; Plainfield 2/23/1988; Albion: First 8/16/1991; Okemos
Community Church 10/16/1998; Retired 1/1/2014; Lansing: Faith & S Lansing Ministries (½) 2015-12/31/2015;
Potterville (½) 2016-8/31/2016.
Ravi, Latha –
[(FE) P 1997; FE 1999] Ypsilanti: First (assoc) 1997; Flint: Central 1/1/2001; Detroit: Central (assoc) 2002; Canton: Cherry Hill 2005; Rochester St. Paul’s (assoc) 2008; sabbatical leave 2017; appoint. to attend school, U of
M, School of Social Work (¶338.4) 2018; Transitional Leave 1/1/2019; Detroit: Cass Community (assoc) (¼)
2019; Detroit: Cass Community (assoc) (¼) and Director, Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan (¾) (para 344.1d) 1/1/2020.
*Ray, David E. (Janie Marie) –
[(RE) P 1985; F 1988; RE 2012] Erie 1986; Livonia: Newburg (assoc) 1991; Hazel Park: First 1992; Corunna
1994; Leave of Absence 1996; South Central Cooperative Ministry: Halsey, South Mundy 8/1/2000; leave of absence 2006; Retired 2012.
*Ray, Kenneth B. (Diane) –
[(RE) P 1992, on recognition of orders, Church of God; F 1994; RE 2010] North Street 1989; Cass City: Salem
1992; Roseville: Trinity 1994; Alpena 2000; Waterford: Trinity 2003; Oxford 2004; Redford: New Beginnings
2006; Stony Creek 2007; Retired 2010.
*Rees, Dianna L. (Forrest) –
[(RE) PE 2003; FE 2006; RE 2020] Armada, West Berlin 2003; Imlay City 2011; Wyandotte: First 2013; Retired
2020.
*Reeves, Kenneth C. (Susanne) –
[(RE) D 1978; FE 1982; RE 2006] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1995; Riverdale: Lincoln Road 1995; Burnips,
Monterey Center 1997; Marion, Cadillac: South Community 2004; Retired 2006; Marion, Cadillac: South Community 2006-2007.
*Regan, Jeffery D. (Linda) –
[(RE) P 1974; F 1977] Lakeville, Leonard 1976; Midland: First (assoc) 1979; Grayling Sept 1982; Utica 1989;
Saginaw Bay District Superintendent 1994; Conference Council Director 1998; Rochester: St. Paul’s 2/1/2001;
Retired 2013.
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Reinker, Heidi C. –
[(FE) P 1986; F 1988] Seymour Lake 9/5/1986; honorable location 1989; reinstated 1996; Old Mystic United
Methodist Church, Old Mystic CT (LTFT) 1996; leave of absence 2003; Richford, Troy Conference 11/1/2003;
Waterville Union Church, Waterville VT 2010; Trenton: First 2016.
*Reisinger, Jaye A. (Alan) –
[(RD) CRT, 1981; CON (CE), 1982; FD 2002; RD 2018] Clio: Bethany 1981; Leave of Absence 1985; Saginaw
Bay District Project Director 1986; Medical Leave 1992; Leave of Absence 1994; Freeland (¼) 1999; Freeland
(deacon) (½) 2003; Retired 2018.
Reissmann, Paul C. (Ashleigh) –
[(FE) PE 2020; FE 2023] Wayland 2020; Lake Odessa: Central (¾) and Midwest District Communications (¼)
(¶344.1a) 2021; Lake Odessa: Central (FE 3/4,) Western Waters District Communications (FE 1/4) 2023; Lake
Odessa: Central (FT) 2024.
*Rencontre, James A. (Jean) –
[(RA) PL 1989; FL 1990; AM 1995; RA 1997] Upper Peninsula Native American Ministry 1989; Iron River: Wesley 1990; Decker, Argyle, Shabbona (¾) 1993; Retired 1997.
Reynolds, Jonathan E. (Lindsey Hall) –
[(FE) FL 2/9/2014; PE 2015; FE 2019] Rochester: St. Paul (assoc) 1/9/2014; Detroit: Cass Community (assoc)
2018; Brighton: First (co-pastor, Whitmore Lake Campus) 2020.
*Rhoades, Stephen E. (Debra) –
[(RE) P 1994 on recognition of orders, Wesleyan Church; F 1997; RE 2019] Madison, Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church 1983; transf to Detroit Conf, Crystal Falls, Amasa: Grace 2/16/1994; Marquette: First 2000; Crystal Falls: Christ, Amasa: Grace 2004; L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba 2011; Retired 2019.
*Rice, Clifford –
[(RE) SP 1993; PE 1998; FE 2002; RE 2002] Detroit: West Outer Drive 1993; Retired 2002.
*Rice, Philip A. (Charlene) –
[(RE) P 1969; F 1972; RE 2002] Hillman, Spratt 1971; Homer May 1975; Freeland 1979; Essexville: St. Luke’s
1987; Cass City 1997; Retired 2002.
Richards, Robert G. –
[(FL) FL 1993] Tawas (assoc) 12/16/1993; Monroe: East Raisinville Frenchtown 1997; Saginaw: Swan Valley
2001; Saginaw: Swan Valley, LaPorte 2013; Saginaw: Swan Valley, LaPorte, Hemlock, Nelson 2019; [preceding
four churches became blended congregation and renamed Four Points UMC 2024;] Four Points UMC - Hemlock, Nelson, LaPorte, and Swan Valley Campuses 2024.
Richardson, Janet [(RE) FD 1988; FE 1991; RE 2011] Leslie, Felt Plains 2000; Retired 2011.
*Riegler, Anne W. (Michael) –
[(RA) PL 2010; FL 2017; AM 2019; RA 2022] LP Without Appointment 2007; Amble (PL) 8/15/2009; Mears,
Shelby 2017; Retired 2022.
*Riegler, Michael A. (Anne) –
[(RE) FL 2006; AM 2012; PE 2015; FE 2017; RE 2022] Big Rapids: Third Avenue, Paris, Rodney 9/11/2005; Edmore: Faith 2011; Montague 2017; Retired 2022; Brethren: Epworth, Mesick (1/2) 11/1/2023.
*Riley, Richard M. (Janis) –
[(RE) D 1975; FE 1979; RE 2014] Sturgis (Assoc) 1977; Middleton, Maple Rapids 1980; Kalkaska 1984; Rockford 1993; Retired 2014.
*Ritter, William A. (Kristine) –
[(RE) T 1963; F 1967; RE 2005] Dearborn: First (assoc) 1965; Livonia: Newburg 1969; Farmington: Nardin Park
1980; Birmingham: First 1993; Retired 2005.
Roberts, Richard D. (Lucinda) –
[(PL) PL 2015] Free Soil-Fountain (¼) 12/1/2015.
Robertson, James C. (Jean) –
[(PL) PL 2014] Townline (¼) 2014.
*Robertson, Stanley J. (Mary Ellen) –
[(RE) T 1967; F 1970; RE 2002] Detroit: Redford (assoc) 1969; Homer 1970; school 1973; Chaplain, CPE Supervisor, Chillicothe Correctional Institution 1975; Port Huron: Gratiot Park, Washington Avenue 1981; Cass
City: Trinity 1985; Tawas 1/1/1990; sabbatical leave 2001; Retired 2002.
*Robinson, Beatrice K. –
[(RE) D 1990; FE 1992; RE 2007] Pokagon (Part Time) 1988; Riverdale: Lincoln Road 1990; Holland: First
(Assoc) 1995; Jackson: Trinity 1998; Bath, Gunnisonville 2006; Retired 2007.
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Robinson, James –
[(PL) DSA 2021; PL 1/1/2024] Paradise/Hulbert: Tahquamenon (¼) 2021.
*Robinson, William T. (Joyce) –
[(RE) T S. Caro, Central Jurisd., 1964; F S. Caro, Central Jurisd., 1966; RE 2004] Forest City 1966; Transfer to
Detroit Conf, Detroit: East Grand Boulevard 1968; Detroit: East Grand Boulevard, Urban Missioner 1970; Urban
Missioner 1971; Ann Arbor: Glacier Way 1974; General Board of Global Ministries 10/1978; Saginaw Bay District Superintendent 1998; Retired 2004.
Roe, Jacquelyn –
[(FE) P 1994; F 1997] Gwinn 1995; Gladstone: Memorial 2006; Cass City 2010; Milan: Marble Memorial 2018;
God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Newberry, Engadine 2020; Clayton, Rollin Center 1/1/2024.
Roosa, Kayla J. –
[(FE) PL 2015; FL 2017; PE 2019; FE 2022] Poseyville 11/1/2015; Freeland 2017; Clio: Bethany, Otisville 202212/31/2023; Clio: Bethany 1/1/2024; Grand Ledge 2024.
*Roose, Randall E. (LaVonna) –
[(RA) AM 1986; RA 1993] [Church of the Brethren] Weidman 1/1/1986; Retired 1993; Leaton 8/1/1999- 2016.
*Ross, Edward C. (Monika) –
[(RE) D 1976; FE 1980; RE 2012] Mt Pleasant: First (Assoc) 1978; Gull Lake 1981; Jackson: First 1994; Retired
2012; Lansing: Christ (Interim) 12/31/2012; Waterloo Village (¼) 2013; Three Rivers Ninth St (¼) 2017.
*Roth, Robert H., Jr. –
[(RE) FD 1979; FE 1982; W Michigan; transfer to Detroit Conf 1/1/2015; RE 2018] Ann Arbor: First (assoc), Director of Wesley Foundation U of M 2009; Chaplain-Director, Wesley Foundation, University of Michigan 2014;
Retired 2018.
Rourke, LuAnn L. (Patrick) –
[(FE) FL 2006; PE 2007; FE 2011] Swartz Creek (assoc) 2006; Seymour Lake 2009; Clio: Bethany 2015; Port
Huron: First 2017; Heritage District Superintendent 2020.
Rousseau, Michele Ettinger (Scott) [(PD) CC 2019; PD 2022] Clarkston, Minister of Middle School Ministries and Adult Education 2022.
*Rowe, Edwin A. (Nida Donar) –
[(RE) P 1968; F 1972; RE 2014] Pontiac: Central (assoc) 1971; Pontiac Ecumenical Ministry 1974; Director,
Wesley Foundation, Wayne State University 1979; Detroit: Cass Avenue 1981; Detroit: Central 1994; Retired
12/31/2014.
*Rowe, Gregory E. (Karen Kay) –
[(RE) SP 1984; P 1986; F 1988; RE 2016] Spartanburg (N. IN Conf) 1984; L’Anse, Sidnaw, Zeba 1986; Macon
1990; Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Otisville, West Forest 1993; Redford: Rice Memorial 2/1/1995; Redford:
Rice Memorial, Lola Valley 2000; Redford: New Beginnings 1/26/2005; Bad Axe: First 2006; Wayne-Westland:
First 2008; Atherton, Phoenix 2011; Retired 2016.
*Rubingh, Larry W. (Linda) –
[(RE) D 1981; FE 1987; RE 2012] Camden, Montgomery, Stokes Chapel 1983; Stevensville (Assoc) 1987; Holton 1988; Battle Creek: Convis Union 1/1/1992; Jackson Calvary 1997; Grass Lake 1999; Stockbridge, Munith
2007; Munith (¼) 10/15/2010; Medical Leave 9/6/2011; Retired 2012; Allen 2017; Allen, Quincy 2020-2021; Napoleon (1/2) 1/1/2022; Napoleon (1/2,) Pope (1/4) 7/1/2022 - 12/31/2022.
*Rule, James L. (JoAn) –
[(RE) P 1980; F 1984; RE 2012] Decker, Shabbona, Argyle 1982; God’s Country Cooperative Parish: Newberry
1986; Freeland 6/1/1996; Retired 2012.
*Rupe, Meredith –
[(RE) P 1964 W.MI; F 1966 W.MI; RE 2006] school 1964; Elkhart-Hillcrest (N. IN) 1966; Keeler, Sliver Creek (N.
IN) 1968; transfer to W. MI 1969; Three Oaks 11/1/1970; Chaplain, Marquette Prison/House of Corrections
11/15/1975; Wesley Foundation, Ferris State University 1979; Iron Mountain: Trinity 1998 (2003 transfer to Detroit Conf); Retired 2006; Grant Center (¼) 2018-2020.
*Rupert, James R –
[(RE) P 1972; F 1975; RE 2009] Ferndale: First (assoc) 1974; Clinton 12/1975; Leave of Absence 1977; Hillman, Spratt 1981; Pontiac: Aldersgate, Elmwood 1984; Pontiac: Aldersgate, Rochester Hills: First 1/1985;
Rochester Hills: First 1987; Dryden, Attica 1990; Birmingham: Embury 10/1/1995; Burton: Emmanuel 1997; Burton: Emmanuel, Flint: Asbury 2000; Hancock: First 7/16/2006; Retired 2009.
Rush, Albert –
[(FL) PL Oct 8, 2007; FL 2015] Detroit: West Outer Drive 10/8/2007; Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish –
Eastpointe: Immanuel 2012.
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*Sanders, William P. (Manila) –
[(RE) D 1980; FE 1985; RE 2003] Transferred from Detroit Conf - Bellevue, Kalamo 1988; Buchanan: First
2/2/1996; Retired 2003; Wisner 2010; Standish, Saganing Indian 2012-1/1/2013; Fairgrove, Watrousville 2013;
Watrousville 9/1/2014; Return to retirement 2024.
7/15/1972 transferred membership to New Mexico Conference
*Scavella, Donald A, Sr. [(RE) T GA, 1963; F OH W., 1967; RE 2005] Inner City Project Director, Cincinnati OH 1965; Shepherd 1967;
Transfer to Detroit Conf, Detroit: Scott Memorial 1969; Detroit East District Superintendent 1977; Associate
Council Director: Church Extension, New Church Development, United Methodist Union of Greater Detroit
10/1982; Executive Director, United Methodist Union of Greater Detroit 1993; Retired 12/31/2005.
Schleicher, Andrew J. (Lilamani) –
[(FD) PD 2004; FD 2010] Communications Specialist, UM Publishing House 2004; leave of absence 8/1/2007;
Director of CEF Services, Consulting Ministry of Religious Journalism and Communications 6/15/2009; Project
Coordinator, UM Communications 1/1/2015.
*Schleicher, John G. (Margery) –
[(RE) PL 1983; SP 1985; P 1987; F 1989; RE 2006] Willow 1983; South Lyon (part-time (assoc) 1985; Carsonville, Applegate, Watertown: Zion 1987; Fowlerville: First 1991; Chaplain, Chelsea Retirement Home 8/15/1992;
Sterling, Alger 2000; Sterling, Garfield, Alger 2002; Middlebury (½) 2003; Middlebury, Bennington 2005; Retired
2006.
*Schleicher, Margery A. (Gordon) –
[(RE) P 1981; F 1983; RE 2007] (PL) Livonia: Newburg (assoc) 1980; Romulus: Community, Willow 1981; Romulus: Community 9/1983; Sandusky 1987; Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity 1991; Denton: Faith 5/16/1995;
AuGres 2000; St. Johns: First 2003; Retired 2007.
Schlimm, Matthew R. (Melanie) –
[(FE) PE 2002; FE 2005] Clergy Appointed To Attend School, Duke University 2003; Asst Professor, Univ Dubuque Theological Seminary 9/1/2008; Associate Professor, Old Testament, University of Dubuque Theological
Seminary 2015.
*Schneider, John H., Jr. (Debra) –
[(RE) P 1993; F 1995; RE 2022] Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg 1993; Wisner 1997; Monroe: First 9/1/1999; Lincoln Park: Dix, Taylor: West Mound 2005; Hardy 2013; Retired 2022.
*Schneider, Terrill M. (Linda) –
[(RA) PL 2000; FL 2001; AM 2004; RA 2018] Scottdale 6/1/1995; Scottdale, Bridgman Faith 5/1/2000; Retired
10/1/2018.
*Schoenhals, Robert D. (Jill Warren) –
[(RE) P 1973; F 1976; RE 2020] Bethel UCC 1970; Chaplain, Green’s Chapel 1972; Armada, Omo: Zion 1975;
Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Byron 1983; Parish Director, Seven Churches United Group Ministry:
Byron 1990; Wesley Foundation, University of Michigan 1995; Indianapolis: Central Avenue 2002; Grayling: Michelson Memorial 2004; leave of absence 2/1/2006; Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul 2007; West Bloomfield 2010; Lincoln Park: First 2012; Ferndale: First 2013; Retired 1/1/2020; Ferndale: First 2020-2022; Ypsilanti: St Matthews,
Canton: Cherry Hill (RE 1/2) 2023.
*Schoenherr, Leonard R. (Janette) –
[(RE) D 1973; FE 1975; RE 2013] Transferred from North Indiana Conf 1987; Watervliet 6/9/1987; Coloma, Watervliet 2/16/1996; Marshall 1999; Retired 1/30/2013; Galesburg (½) 2013; Galesburg (¼) 1/1/2014; Galesburg
(45%) 1/26/2015; Gull Lake (45%) (Co-pastor) 2016; Almena (½) 2020; Almena (1/4) Paw Paw (1/4) 2022; Almena (1/4) 2024.
*Schwandt, James P. (Yvonne) –
[(RE) P 1975; F 1978; RE 2009] Deckerville, Minden City 1977; Genesee, Thetford Center 1980; Rochester: St.
Paul’s (assoc) 1987; Pigeon: First 1988; Tecumseh 9/1/1994; Harper Woods: Redeemer 1999; incapacity leave
2/15/2008; Retired 2/1/2009.
*Scott, John A. (Rebecca) –
[(RE) FL 2000; PE 2001; FE 2004; RE 2022] Girard, Ellis Corners 2000; Girard, Ellis Corners, Quincy (Co-Pastor) 9/1/2003; Traverse Windward Community New Church Start 2007; Lakeview: New Life 2011; Manistee
2015; Retired 2022; Bear Lake (RE 1/4) 2023- 12/31/2023.
*Scott, Sharon G. –
[(RE) P 1989; F 1991; RE 2001] Detroit: Zion 1/1/1989; Warren: First (assoc) 1992; Detroit: St. Timothy (assoc)
1995; Waterford: Four Towns 1998; Retired 9/1/2001.
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*Scroggins, Nicholas W. (Lorna) –
[(RA) SP 1987; FL 1990; AM 1996; RA 2010] Painesdale: Albert Paine 1988; Republic, Woodland 1990; Henderson, Chapin 1993; Britton: Grace 1998; Hemlock, Nelson 2002; Marquette: Grace, Skanda 2009; Retired
2010.
*Seaver, Howard D. (Judy) –
[(RA) FL 2000; AM 2001; RA 2012] Fife Lake, Boardman Parish 11/16/1994; Retired 2012.
*Secrist, Robert B. [(RE) T 1952; F 1955; RE 1991] Dearborn: First (assoc) 1955; Southfield 1956; Standish 1962; Dearborn:
Warren Valley 1966; Pontiac: St. James 1967; Pontiac: St. James, Covert 1971; Hudson 1973; Burton: Emmanuel 1980; Blissfield: Emmanuel 1985; Fowlerville: First 1987; Retired 1991.
Segrest, Reeve {(FL) FL 2022} Ossineke, Harrisville, Lincoln 2022.
*Seitz, William R. (Kristen Coates) –
[(RE) FL 1991; P 1992; F 1996; RE 2021] Owosso: Burton, Carland 1991; Iron Mountain: First 6/1/1996; Davisburg 2/1/2004; Sault Ste. Marie, Algonquin 2011; Oscoda, Oscoda Indian Mission 2014; Retired 2021; Kingston
(RE 1/2) 2023- 12/31/2023.
*Selleck, Gerald L. (Claudia) –
[(RE) D 1977; FE 1981; RE 2018] Somerset Center, Moscow Plains 1979; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc) 1982;
Courtland - Oakfield 12/1/1984; Hartford 1990; Manistee 1998; Leave of Absence 2002; Holton 2006; Retired
2018.
*Seymour, Merton W. –
[(RE) T 1959; F 1961; RE 1999] Norway 1960; St. Ignace 1963; St. Clair 1968; Alpena 1975; Davison 1983; Detroit West District Superintendent 1987; Plymouth: First 1993; Royal Oak: First 1995; Retired 1999.
*Seymour, Philip M. (Julie) –
[(RE) T 1968; F 1972; RE 2011] Novi 1970; Ypsilanti: First (assoc) 1975; Saginaw: Sheridan Avenue, Warren
Avenue 1977; Saginaw: Sheridan Avenue, Burt 1/1980; Dearborn: Good Shepherd 1980; Birmingham: Embury
1988; Escanaba: Central 9/1/1995; Taylor: West Mound, Melvindale: New Hope 1997; leave of absence 2000;
Retired 2011.
*Shabazz, Rahim O. (Cheryl) –
[(RE) PL 2005; PE 2012; FE 2016; RE 2024] Detroit: Henderson Memorial 2005; River Rouge: John Wesley
2006; Poseyville, Saginaw: West Michigan Avenue 2012; Romulus: Community 2015; Detroit: St. Timothy,
Westland: St. James 2017; Detroit: Peoples, Westland: St. James 2018; Retired 2024.
Shaffer, Janet –
[(FL) DSA 2019; PL 1/2021; FL 2021] Pinconning, Alger (½) 1/1/2021; Robbins, Brookfield Eaton (½) 2021.
*Shaler, Joseph D. (Terri) –
[(RE) PE 2001; FE 2003; RE 2024] Otsego 2001; Dorr: Crosswind, Wayland 2022; Retired 2024; Parchment
(RE 1/2) 2024.
*Shapley, Jane B. –
[(RE) D 1984; FE 1987; RE 1996] Kalamazoo: First (Assoc) 1985; Oakdale 1987; Retired 1996.
*Sharai, Maurice D, Jr. (Susan) –
[(RE) P 1969; F 1972; RE 2005] Redford (assoc) 1971; Manchester 1977; Flushing 1980; Adrian: First 1989;
Retired 2005.
Sheaffer, Sarah - (Trent) [(PL) PL 1/1/2024] Charlevoix: Greensky Hill 1/1/2024.
*Sheen, Brian K. (Bonnie) –
[(RA) AM 2000; RA 2004] St John Pilgrim 1970; Leave of Absence 11/17/1983; Lansing: Central Free Methodist
(assoc) 1985; Withdrew to Unite with the Free Methodist Church 1987; Davidson Free Methodist 1990; Owosso
Free Methodist 1993-1995; Received from Free Methodist 1998; Sunfield 1998; Retired 2004.
Sherrill, Scott L. (Deborah) –
[(FE) PE 2016; FE 2019] Vassar: First 2016; Vassar First Presbyterian and Vassar: First UMC 1/1/2022; Ishpeming: Wesley 1/1/2024.
*Shin, Isaac Yong-Choel (Ellen) –
[(RE) P, MN, 1986; F, MN, 1989; RE 2010] Jordan: Immanuel 1987; Transfer to Detroit Conf, Ann Arbor: Korean
4/1/1992; Retired 2010.
Shin, Tae Gyu –
[(FE) FL 2016; PE 2019; FE 2021] Troy: Korean (assoc) 2016; Big Rapids: First 2020; Wisconsin Conference,
2021; Hancock: First 2024.
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*Shiplett, Gary R. (Carol) –
[(RE) P, FL 1964; F, FL, 1966; RE 2000] Fieldsboro (NJ); 1865 Coronado (FL) 1964; Roscoe (N. IL) 1966; Naperville: Wesley (assoc) 1969; school 1970; Leland, Suydam (N. IL) 1973; Frankfort 1973; Woodale Community
1980; sabbatical 1991; Munising 1992; Gladstone: Memorial 1994; Retired 2000.
*Shrout, Larry R. (Sheila) –
[(RE) D 1970; FE 1977; RE 1998] Transferred from Nebraska Conf 1980; Colon 1980; St Johns: Pilgrim 1983;
Retired 1998.
*Sielaff, Robert J. (Darlene) –
[(RE) PL 4/1998; PM on recognition from Missouri Lutheran, 1999; FE 2001; RE 2018] Dearborn Heights:
Warren Valley 4/1/1998; Dearborn Heights: Stephens, Warren Valley 1999; Walled Lake 2012; New Hudson
2016; Retired 2018; Dearborn: Good Shepherd (½) 2018-2020.
Simon, Corey M. (Ellyn) –
[(FE) FL 2016; PE 2018; FE 2024] Ida, Samaria: Grace 2016; Martin, Shelbyville 2019; Bangor: Simpson 2021;
Bangor: Simpson (FE) 2024.
*Six, Jay K. (Linda) –
[(RE) P W. VA, 1976; F W. VA, 1979; RE 2016] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Lake Linden, Painesdale 10/1979; Controller, OMS International, Inc 1981; Retired 2016.
*Skutar, Cynthia A. (Jerry Welborn) –
[(RE) D 1987; FE 1990; RE 2020] Hersey 1988; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc) 1992; Three Rivers: First 1997; Muskegon: Lake Harbor 2000; Coldwater 2004; Mt Pleasant: First 2010; Grand Ledge: First 2013; Retired 2020.
*Slate, Edward H. (Patsy) –
[(RE) D 1974; FE 1978; RE 2012] Whitehall, Claybanks 1976; Leave of Absence 4/17/1983; Comstock 1984;
South Haven: First 1989; Stanwood: Northland 1995; Evart 2006; Niles: Wesley 2008; Retired 2012; Buchanan:
Faith (½) 2012- 1/29/2023.
*Slater, Harold J. (Karen) –
[(RE) T MI, 1963; F 1969; RE 2010] Gilead Circuit 1963; Ebenezer Presb., OH 1966; Oran UCC, OH 1967; Port
Huron: Gratiot Park 1969; Denton: Faith 1970; Lola Valley J1/1972; Ecumenical Institute 10/1973; Calumet,
Laurium, Mohawk-Ahmeek 2/1975; Jeddo, Lakeport 1978; Four Towns, Keego Harbor 1980; Four Towns (¾),
Oakland County Jail Ministry (¼) 8/1/1986; Freeland 1989; Hope, Edenville 1992; St. Charles, Brant 2002;
Reese 1/1/2008; Retired 3/1/2010.
*Slattery, Dennis E. (Karen) –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1985; RE 2012] Ravenna 1983; Climax, Scotts 4/1/1987; Chaplain, Army Fort Hood TX
10/1/1988; Keeler, Silver Creek 1990; Marcellus, Wakelee 1992; Marcellus: Wakelee 1995; Ludington: St Paul
1998; LeValley, Berlin Center 2007; Retired 2012; Grass Lake (¼) 2012-2018.
*Slaughter-Titus, Linda J. –
[(RE) PL 1987; SP 1988; P 1991; FE 1999; RE 2010] Detroit: Thoburn 1987; Detroit: Christ, Jefferson Avenue
(assoc) 1990; Oak Park: Faith 1991; Detroit: Cass Community (assoc) 1995; Detroit: Henderson Memorial,
Ferndale: St. Paul’s 1997; Detroit: Henderson Memorial 2000; Detroit: Conant Avenue 2001; incapacity leave
1/1/2003; Highland Park: Berea-St. Paul’s 2005; voluntary leave of absence 3/1/2007; Retired 2010.
Slocum, Vincent (Carmen) [(PL) PL 1/1/2021] Lake Fenton (¼) 1/1/2021.
*Small, Stephen C. (Karen) –
[(RE) PE 2001; FE 2004; RE 2004] Glenn 11/16/1998; Center Park 2001; Brookfield Eaton 2004; Retired
10/1/2004; Riverside 2009-2014.
Smalls, Benjamin Kevin –
[(FE) OE Baltimore/Washington Conf; FE MI Conf 2023] Southfield: Hope 6/1/2016; Detroit: St. Timothy 20182021; Southfield: Hope 2018.
*Smith, Betty A. (Bill Biergans) –
[(RE) D 1990; FE 1992; RE 2004] Ludington United (Assoc) 1990; Wacousta Community 1992; Coldwater
1998; Retired 2004; Potter Park 10/16/2004-2005; Grand Ledge: First (Interim) 1/1/2013-3/31/2013; Sunfield
and Mulliken (45%) 2015-2016.
*Smith, Charles W. (Arlene) –
[(RE) D 1971; FE 1976; RE 2011] Transferred from North Indiana 1974; Centreville, Nottawa 1974; Centreville
1976; East Lansing Chapel Hill, Gunnisonville 1984; Shepardsville, Price 1988; Courtland-Oakfield 1996; Ravenna 2008; Retired 2011.
Smith, Devin R. (Brittany) –
[(FE) PE 2014; FE 2019] Blissfield: Emmanuel, Lambertville (assoc) 2015; Romeo, Leonard 2020; Romeo
12/1/2023.
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Smith, Jean M. (Gary) –
[(RA) FL 2002; PL 2003; FL 2006; PL 2009; AM 2010; RA 2023] Saugatuck 12/1/2001; Saugatuck, Ganges
1/16/2005; Ganges, Glenn 2005; Lake City 9/1/2010; Evart, Sears 2019; Evart, Sears, Avondale 2021; Retired
2023.
*Smith, Jerome K. (Mary) –
[(RE) P 1969; F 1972; RE 2011] Livonia: St. Matthew’s (assoc) 1971; Livingston Circuit: Plainfield, Trinity 1975;
Goodrich Jan 1981; Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc) 1/15/1986; West Bloomfield 1991; Garden City: First 9/1/1997;
Caro 2006; Retired 2011.
*Smith, Kathleen (Dennis) –
[(RL) FL 2002; RL 2012] Vermontville, Gresham 2002; Retired 12/31/2012; Lake Odessa: Lakewood (Assoc)
(¼) 7/15/2014-2015; Lake Odessa: Lakewood (Assoc) (¼) and Barry County: Woodland (¼) 2015.
*Smith, Russell L. –
[(RE) T 1959; F 1963; RE 1994] school 1959; Dearborn: Mt. Olivet (assoc) 1963; Highland, Clyde 1967; Dearborn: Good Shepherd 1974; Houghton Lake 1980; Ann Arbor: First (assoc) 1986; Retired 1994.
Smith, Scott B. –
[(FL) FL 2013] Weidman 2013; Niles: Portage Prairie 2019.
*Smith, William M. (Janet) –
[(RE) T 1966; F 1969; RE 2005] Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc) 1968; Harbor Beach, Port Hope 1/1974; Dundee
Nov 1978; Clinton 1992; Retired 2005.
*Smith, Willie Frank (Dianne Jefferson-Smith) –
[(RE) PL 2008; PE 2011; FE 2014; RE 2021] Westland: St. James 2008; Detroit: Conant Avenue 2015; Retired
2021; Denton: Faith (RE 1/4) 2023.
Smith-Jang, Barbara L. (Soo Chan) –
[(FE) D 1993; FE 1996] Grand Ledge: First (Assoc) 1994; Family Leave 1997; GBGM Missionary to Korea
2000; Pastoral Counselor, Taejon Christian International School 2003.
*Snedeker, Kathryn S. –
[(RE) P 1984; F 1987; RE 2020] Flushing (assoc) 1985; Dearborn: Good Shepherd 1988; Saginaw: First (copastor) 6/16/1996; Saginaw: First 2002; Traverse Bay 2016; Retired 2020.
Snodgrass, Robert L. (Kathe) –
[(FL) PL 2014; FL 2017] Morris Chapel (¼) 11/10/2014; Niles: Grace (45%) 2016; Niles Wesley, Morris Chapel,
Niles Grace 2017 (Niles: Grace merged w/ Wesley, renamed Niles: New Journey 1/1/20); Edwardsburg: Hope
2023.
*Snogren, Dorraine S. –
[(RE) T 1955; F 1958; RE 1990] Seaford, Long Island (assoc) 1953; Onaway 1956; West Branch 1982; Flint:
Calvary 1968; Retired 1990.
*Snyder, David P –
[(RE) P 1986; F 1991; RE 2014] Ishpeming: Salisbury, Palmer, Director, Wesley Foundation, Northern Michigan
University (¼) 1987; Ishpeming, Salisbury, Palmer 1988; Calumet, Mohawk-Ahmeek 1990; L’Anse, Sidnaw,
Zeba 1993; leave of absence 10/1/2003; Iron Mountain: First 3/1/2004; Iron Mountain: First, Quinnesec
8/1/2006; Gladwin 2009; Sebewaing 2012; Retired 2014.
*Snyder, Jean R. –
[(RE) P 1997; FE 1999; RE 2002] Lexington, Bethel 1997; Armada 2000; Retired 9/1/2002; Birmingham: Embury (¼) 2018-2020.
*Sonquist, G. Charles (Jane Parchem) –
[(RE) T 1964; F 1968; RE 2002] Royal Oak: First (assoc) 1967; Southfield: United 1970; Troy: Fellowship 1980;
Livonia: St. Matthew’s 1990; Retired 9/1/2002.
Sorden, Karen J. –
[(FE) FL 2005; PE 2007; FE 2012] Baldwin: Covenant Community, Luther 2005; Lake Odessa: Central 2012;
Cedar Springs 2017; St. Charles 12/1/2017; Cadillac 2022; Cadillac, Cadillac: South Community 2024.
*Sorensen, Harlan E. (Luann) –
[(RE) FL 1999; PE 2001; FE 2004; RE 2006] Gratis, Somerville OH (W OH) 1996. Seven Churches United
Group Ministry: Gaines, Duffield 1999; Blissfield: Emmanuel 11/15/2004; school 11/15/2005; leave of absence
6/1/2006; Retired 2006.
*Spachman, Donald E. (Shelly) –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1984; RE 2020] Grawn 1982; Shepherd, Pleasant Valley 1992; Shepherd 1997; Keswick
2004; Hastings: First 2010; Greenville: First, Turk Lake, Belding Cooperative Parish 2014; Retired 2020.
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*Spackman, Joseph L. (Nona) –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1989; RE 2013] Mulliken (Ad Interim) 1982; Mulliken, Sebewa Center 1987; St Johns Parish:
Salem, Greenbush, Lowe 1991; Allegan 1999; Paw Paw 2007; Retired 2013; Delta Mills (¼) 2013; return to retirement 2024.
*Spahr, Sandra L. (Michael) –
[(RE) PE 2000; FE 2003; RE 2015] Newaygo 2000; Retired 2006; Jackson Trinity, Parma 2006; Webberville
2007-12/31/2007; Rocky Mountain Conf: Wesley, Pueblo, CO (Associate) 2008; Monte Vista, Bowen (½) 2010;
Avondale (CO) (½) 2013; Retired 2015; Beulah (CO) 2021-2023.
Speiran, Laura C. (Ross) –
[(FD) PD 2007; FD 2010] Saline: First (deacon) 2007; Clarkston (deacon) (¾) 2014; Medical Leave 5/1/2020;
Transitional Leave 2022; Farmington Orchard, Minister of Congregational Care (1/2) 1/1/2023.
*Spencer, George R. (Donna) –
[(RE) FL (recognition of orders, Church of the Nazarene), 1997; AM 1999; PE 2005; FE 2007; RE 2021] Warrenton Church of the Nazarene, Warrenton OR 1987-1995; Springwater Church of the Nazarene, Springwater
NY 1995-1996; transfer to Detroit Conf, Hope, Mount Vernon 1996; North Central Macomb Regional Ministry:
Mount Vernon, New Hope, Washington 1999; New Hope, Mt. Vernon 1/1/2002; New Hope 6/1/2002; Trenton:
Faith 2010; Houghton Lake 2016; Retired 2021.
*Sperling, Donald R. (Rosalie) –
[(RE) P WY; D 1986; F 1987; HL 1996; PL 4/1/2008; AM 2009; RA 2009; RE 2023] Transf. to Detroit Conf, Port
Huron: Gratiot Park, Washington Avenue 1988; Honorable Location 1996; Omo: Zion (ad interim ¼) 4/1/2008
(restored to full membership 5/14/2009); Livonia: Clarenceville 2010; Fraser: Christ 2021; Retired 2023.
*Spina, Stephen –
[(OR) OF 2018 Presbyterian USA; OR 2023] Corunna, New Lothrop: First 5/3/2018-12/31/2022; Retired
1/1/2023; Corunna, New Lothrop (OR, 1/2) 1/1 -7/1/2023.
*Spragg, Carolin S. –
[(RE) D 1991; FE 1994; RE 2013] Parma, North Parma 1992; Paw Paw 1999; Fremont 2007; Retired 2013.
*Stallworth, Lynnette –
[(RE) P 1980; F 1984 W.MI; RE 2002] Transfer to W MI Conf, Muskegon Heights: Temple 1982; Trans. to Detroit Conf, Detroit: Faith Bethany 1984; Detroit: Trinity, Faith Bethany 1988; Director, Wesley Foundation, Wayne
State University 1989; Retired 1/16/2002.
Stanley-Hook, Luanne M. (Timothy) [(FD) PD 2019; FD 2022] Holland First: UMC Director of Community Involvement (Deacon) 2019.
*Stark, Robert W. (Mary) –
[(RE) D 1998; FE 2002; RE 2008] Pine River Parish: Leroy, Ashton, Luther 8/1/1991; Pine River Parish: Leroy,
Ashton, Luther 5/1/1993; Girard, Ellis Corners 1996; Kalkaska 2000; Retired 2008; Grant (¼) 7/1-11/1/2011.
Starkey, Nathaniel R. (Amy) –
[(FL) FL 2017] Stony Creek 2017; Edwardsburg: Hope 2020; St Ignace 2023.
*Stears, Ethel Z. [(RE) D 1978; FE 1981; RE 1999] Springport, Lee Center 1979; Grand Rapids: Trinity (Assoc) 9/16/1983; Plainfield 1986; Director of Development, Clark Home 1/1/1988; Chaplain, M.J. Clark Memorial Home 1989; Sabbatical Leave 1/15/1994; Grand Rapids: Saint Paul’s 1994; Retired 1999.
Steele, Brian E. (Brianne) [FE) PL 2015; PE 2017; FE 2022] Battle Creek Christ (¾) 2015; Battle Creek Christ, Washington Heights 2017;
New Baltimore: Grace 2018; Bloomfield Hills: St Paul, Hazel Park: First 2022; Hazel Park 1/1/2024.
Steen, Kathryn M. –
[(FE) D 1994; FE 1997] Big Rapids Third Ave, Paris, Rodney 1994; Mancelona, Alba 2000; Appointed to Attend
School CPE, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo 2007; Leave of Absence 9/1/2008; Chaplain, Munson
Medical Center 11/10/2008.
Step, Gary G. (Lori) –
[(FE) PE 2000; FE 2003] Indian River 2000; Director of New Church Development and Congregational Transformation, West Michigan Conference 2012; Michigan Area Director of Congregational Excellence and New
Church Development 1/1/2016; Associate Director for Congregational Vibrancy 2018; Senior Director of Leadership Development, United Methodist Foundation of Michigan 2022.
Stephan, Linda J. –
[(FE) PE 2018; FE 2021] Williamston 2018; Traverse City: Central (assoc) 2021; Traverse City: Central (senior
pastor) 2023.
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*Stevens, Gary I. –
[(ROF) Congregational] Republic, Woodland 2000; Ishpeming: Salisbury 2004; Munising (½) 1/1/2005; Retired
1/1/2009.
*Stewardson, Jerry L. –
[(RE) P Cent. IL, 1960; F Cent. IL, 1968; RE 2003] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Adrian College; Retired 2003.
*Stewart, Carlyle F., III (Jeane) –
[(RE) P (on recognition of orders) 1985; F 1987; RE 2014] Transfer from Baptist Church, Southfield: Hope 1985;
Retired 2014.
*Stewart, David K, Sr. (Ellen) –
[(RE) P 1985; F 1989; RE 2020] Peck, Buel, Melvin 1986; Plymouth: First (assoc) 6/1/1990; Beaverton: First,
Dale 1991; Wayne-Westland: First 8/1/2000; Hale: First 2008; Pigeon: Salem 2013; Retired 2020; Pigeon:
Salem 2020 (until 9/1/2020); New Beginnings - Beaverton and New Beginnings - Gladwin 2022. [adoption
merger dissolved 8/1/2023] Beaverton: First (RE 1/4), Gladwin: New Beginnings (!/4) 8/1/2023- 12/31/2023.
Stoken, Margaret L. (James) (FL) [DSA 2021; FL 2023] Martin, Shelbyville (DSA) (full time) 2021; Martin, Shelbyville (FL) 1/1/2023.
*Stone, Arthur R. (Judith) –
[(RE) PL 11/1/1996; PE 1999; FE 2002; RE 2006] New Haven-Meade: Faith 11/1/1996; school (MTSO) 1999;
Brown City 11/1/1998; Sebewaing: Trinity (Intentional Interim ¶329.3) 2004; Retired 2006.
*Stover, Robert P. (Kathleen) –
[(RE) D 1975; FE 1977; RE 2012] Camden, Montgomery, Stokes Chapel 1976; Niles: Portage Prairie 1980;
Portage Prairie 1982; Cedar Springs, East Nelson 1987; Ludington: St Paul 1989; Grand Rapids: South 1998;
Napoleon 2004; Allegan 2007; Retired 2012; Calhoun County: Homer, Lyon Lake (¾) 2012; East Nelson, Courtland-Oakfield 2022; Courtland-Oakfield (1/2) 2024.
*Strall, Dana R. (Sandy) –
[(RE) P 1977; F 1979; RE 2017] Port Huron: First (assoc) 1977; Lakeville, Leonard 10/1980; Midland: First
(assoc) 1985; South Rockwood (¾), Flat Rock: First (assoc) (¼) 1988; South Rockwood 1990; Coleman: Faith
8/1/1997; Erie 1999; Flat Rock: First 2011; Retired 2017.
*Streevy, Michael P. –
[(RE) D 1987; FE 1995; RE 2010] Elk Rapids, Kewadin 4/1/1987; Jonesville, Allen 1988; Battle Creek: Sonoma,
Newton 1995; Galesburg 11/16/1999; Parma, North Parma 2003; North Parma (¾) 11/1/2005; North Parma
2008; Litchfield, Quincy 2009; Retired 2010.
*Strobe, David R. (Mary) –
[(RE) PE 1980; F 1984; RE 2013] North Lake 1982; Farmington: Nardin Park (assoc) 5/1/1984; Houghton:
Grace 4/15/1989; Milford 1995; disability leave 12/1/1997; Linden, Argentine 1998; Hartland 2/1/2001; incapacity leave 2/1/2006; Corunna 2007; Retired 2013; Burton: Christ (¼) 10/31/2014.
*Strong, David T. (Marcia) –
[(RE) T 1959; FE 1961; RE 1998] Dearborn: First (assoc) 1960; Richmond 1964; Troy: Fellowship 1969; Livonia: St. Matthews 1980; Detroit: Central 1990; Belleville 1994; Retired 1998.
*Stull-Lipps, Linda K. (David Lipps) –
[(RE) FL 2006; PE 2007; FE 2015; RE 2022] Parma 1/15/2006; Center Park 2006; Potterville 2011; Riverdale:
Lincoln Road (¾) 2016; Retired 2022.
Summers, Anika-Kafi [(FL) FL 2023] Garden City 2023; Rosebush, Leaton 2024.
Swainston, Jeffrey A. (Nancy) [(PL) CC 2017; PL 2018] Manton (PL) (½) 12/1/2017; Manton (¾) 2018; Manton, Mesick (¾) 2021. Manton (3/4)
2022.
*Swanson, Reed P. (Juliana) –
[(RE) PE 1995; FE 1998; RE 2023] Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc) 1995; Richmond: First 8/1/1998; Tawas 2004;
Clarkston (assoc) 2008; Stony Creek 2010; Frankenmuth 2017; Crystal Falls: Christ, Amasa: Grace (½)
2/7/2018; Pinckney: Arise 2018; Retired 2023.
*Swanson, Sherri L. (Brad Bartelmay) –
[(RE) D 1987; FE 1994; RE 2024] Transferred from Iowa Conf 1991; Galien, Olive Branch 1991; Galien, Olive
Branch (¾) 1993; Berrien County: Lakeside (¼) 1995; Three Oaks 9/1/1999; Grand Rapids: Faith 2017;
Georgetown 2018; Retired 2024.
Sykes, Lori J. (Gary) –
[(FE) PE 2007; FE 2010] St Johns: First 2007; Lansing: First 7/15/2012; Alma 2020.
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*Taveirne, Edmond G. (Beth) –
[(RE) PE 1970, N IL; FE 1984 N.IL.; RE 2018] Lansing (IL): First (assoc) 1982; Park Hill: Grace; Elmhurst: First
1984; Wheaton: Gary Memorial 1996; transfer to Detroit Conf; Fenton 2007; voluntary leave of absence 4/30/
2011; Bethany Methodist Communities 2013; voluntary leave of absence 2014; personal leave 2017; Retired
11/15/2018.
Terhune, Amy Lee Brun (T. Bradley) –
[(FE) PE 1999; FE 2002] Port Huron: First (assoc) 1999; Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Columbiaville 2002;
Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Columbiaville, Parish Director 12/1/ 2006; Hancock: First 2009; Saginaw: First
2016.
Terhune, T. Bradley (Amy Lee) –
[(FE) PE 1998; FE 2003] Algonac: Trinity 1999; Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Richfield, Otter Lake 2002;
Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Richfield 9/1/2004; voluntary leave of absence 2007; Painesdale: Albert Paine
Memorial 2014; Arbela 2016; Saginaw: Kochville, Mapleton 10/1/2017; Medical Leave 9/1/2018; Personal
Leave 2020.
*Testolin, Roy G. (Sandy) –
[(RE) D 1974; FE 1976; RE 2013] Battle Creek: First, Staff Pastoral Counselor (¶337.1) 1990; Transferred from
Wisconsin Conf 1999; Pastoral Counselor, Heritage Interfaith Counseling Center, Battle Creek 1999; Retired
11/1/2013; Pastoral Counselor, Heritage Interfaith Counseling Center, Battle Creek 2014.
Thomas, Crystal C. –
[(FL) PL Nov 2013; FL 2014] Flint: Dimond 2013; Linden, Flint: Dimond 2014; Linden 2015; Battle Creek: Christ,
Battle Creek: Washington Heights 2018; Somerset Center, Hillside 2020; Iron Mountain: Trinity, Quinnesec
2024.
Thomas, Deborah S. (Paul) [(FE) PE 2000; FE 2003] Plymouth: First (assoc) 6/1/2000; Royal Oak: St. John’s 2004; Iron Mountain: Trinity
2006; Bay City: First 2011; Alma 2013; DeWitt: Redeemer (co-pastor) 2020; DeWitt Redeemer (senior pastor)
2022.
Thomas, Erica [(PD) CC 2018; PD 2022] Director, Communications, Outreach, and Connectional Ministries, Marquette: Hope
2022.
*Thomas, Wayne N. (Janet) –
[(RE) PE 1973; FE 1976; RE 2010] Jasper, Weston 1975; Monroe: St. Paul’s (assoc) 1976; Sutton-Sunshine,
Bethel 1978; Rochester: St. Luke’s 1982; leave of absence 1984; Durham NC: Trinity (assoc) (NC Conf, para.
426.1) 1988; transfer to Holston Conf, Seymour TN: Seymour (assoc) 1989; Axley’s Chapel, Williamson Chapel
1992; Axley’s Chapel, Binfield 1995; leave of absence 1996; transfer from N. IN Conf Royal Oak: First (assoc)
1997; Seven Churches United Group Ministry: Durand: First 2002; Retired 2010.
*Thompson, James M. (Judith) –
[(RE) P 1970; F 1975; RE 2006] Richmondale Charge (W OH Conf) 1972; Oregon, Elba 1974; Davison Area
Group Ministry (parish director): Oregon, Elba 1976; Hardy 1980; Pinconning 1/3/1984; Midland: Homer
1/16/1990; Eastern Thumb Cooperative Parish: Port Sanilac, Deckerville (parish director) 1996; Marysville
1999; Retired 2006.
*Thompson, Jeffrey T. (Jodi) –
[(RE) D 1989; FE 1992; RE 2010] Alto, Bowne Center 1990; Muskegon Wolf Lake, Unity 1995; Muskegon Wolf
Lake 1998; Charlevoix 2000; Retired 2010.
*Thompson, John Ross (Ellen Brubaker) –
[(RE) D 1966; FE 1968; RE 2010] Transferred from Western PA Conf 1995; Grandville 1995; West MI Conference Director 1998; East Lansing: University 2006; Retired 12/31/2010; Grand Rapids: Trinity (Assoc) (1/8)
2015-9/1/2016; Grand Rapids Genesis 1/1/2017-2018.
*Thompson, Mark E. –
[(RE) D 1988; FE 1990; RE 2023] Riverside, Scottdale 1/1/1987; Niles: Grace 11/16/1992; Bellevue, Kalamo
1996; Keeler, Silver Creek 2004; Grand Rapids: Faith 2009; Lansing Central 2017; St. Ignace 2020; Retired
2023.
*Thompson, R. John (Sheryl) –
[(RE) D 1998; FE 2003; RE 2010] Hudsonville 1997; Hudsonville, Holland: First (Assoc) 1998; Litchfield
4/1/2001; Kent City: Chapel Hill 2005; Retired 2010; Muskegon: Unity (¼) 11/1/2011-2014.
*Thompson, Ronald J. [(RE) D 1961; FE 1963; RE 1995] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1975; DeWitt: Redeemer 10/15/1975; Marshall
4/5/1983; Mt Pleasant: First 1989; Retired 1995.
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*Thon, Dorothy J. –
[(RE) PE 2002; FE 2005; RE 2017] Pinconning 2002; Mayville 2007; Bethel (Bass), Akron, Sutton-Sunshine
2011; Retired 2017.
Thurston-Cox, Hillary (Vaughn) –
[(PE) OE 2014; PE 2019] [Free Methodist, Elder] Epsilon, New Hope, Harbor Springs, Alanson (Assoc) 2014;
Epsilon, Harbor Springs, Alanson (Assoc) (¾) 1/1/2015; Wacousta Community 2016; Ludington: United 2021.
Thurston-Cox, Vaughn W. (Hillary) –
[(FE) OE (Free Methodist) 2008; PE 2020; FE 2024] Director, Ferris State University Wesley Foundation 2008;
Epsilon, New Hope of Emmett County 2010; Epsilon, New Hope, Harbor Springs, Alanson 2014; Epsilon, Harbor Springs, Alanson (¾) 2015; Mulliken, Sunfield 2016; Mulliken 2017; Grand Rapids: South 1/19/2020; transferred from Free Methodist Church 2020; Lake Odessa: Central 2020; Pentwater: Centenary 2021; Pentwater:
Centenary as FE 2024;
*Timm Potrykus, Paula M. (Jon) –
[(RE) P 1990; F 1993; RE 2020] Hillman, Spratt 1990; Flint: Court Street (assoc) 1992; Redford: Lola Valley
4/16/1994; leave of absence 1/1/1997; Grand Blanc: Phoenix 1997; Royal Oak: St. John’s 2001; Harbor Beach,
Port Hope 2004; Oak Grove 2011; Retired 2020; Mio 2022.
Timmons, Gregory E. (Faith E. Green Timmons) –
[(FL) PL 1/1/2019; FL 9/1/2020] Flint: Calvary (½) 1/1/2019; Flint: Calvary 9/1/2020; Flint: Calvary, Flint: Hope
2022.
Tipken, Douglas A. (Deanna) –
[(FL) FL 2019] Fennville, Fennville: Pearl 1/1/2019; Hartford 2021; Hartford (1/2,) Lawrence (1/2) 2024.
*Titus, Beth D. (Dale) –
[(RE) PL 2002; PE 2004; FE 2008; RE 2023] Denton: Faith (½) 9/1/2002; Ann Arbor: Calvary 2008; Voluntary
leave 2013; Farmington Hills: Nardin Park (assoc) 2/1/2015; Greater Detroit Director of Justice Ministries Engagement (½) 2021; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2022; Retired 2023.
*To, Ut Van – (Karen Vo-To)
[(RE) FD 1992; FE 1995; RE 2018] Michigan Area Vietnamese Ministry 199; GBGM Missionary to Vietnam
2001; Retired 2018.
Todd, Suzanne L. (David) –
[(FE) FL 2014; PE 2020; FE 2023] Richmond: First 2014; Plymouth: First (assoc) 2018; Dearborn: First (senior
pastor) 2024.
Tomasino, Anthony J. (Cordelia) –
[(FE) PE N. IL 19; FE 2001] transfer to Detroit Conf from N IL Conf 1998; Flint: Lincoln Park 1998; Negaunee:
Mitchell 2002; Associate Professor, Bethel College, Mishawaka IN (para 335.1) 2003; Caro 2016; Hillsdale: First
2022.
*Tommy, Dominic A. (Comfort) –
[(RE) PL 1997; FL 1999; PE 2000; FE 2003; RE 2020] Grand Rapids: First (PL) (Assoc)11/16/1997-4/13/1999;
Olivet (Assoc) 4/16/1999; Alto, Bowne Center 2000; Berrien Springs, Arden 2002; Stanwood: Northland 2006;
Hopkins, South Monterey 2014; Lake Odessa Central 2017; Retired 2020; Twin Lake 2021-2022; Erie (RE 1/4)
2024.
*Torrey, William J. (Eileen) –
[(RE) D 1952; FE 1955; RE 1993] Oshtemo 1951; Wayland 1956; Wacousta Community 1960; Battle Creek:
Chapel Hill 1964; South Haven: First 1968; Ludington 1974; Jackson: Brookside 9/15/1978; Portage: Chapel
Hill 1985; Rockford 1989; Retired 1993; Portage: First (Assoc 1993- 5/1/1996.
Totty, Darryl E. (Anita) –
[(FE) PL 1998; FL 1999; PE 2002; FE 2008] Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: Detroit: Christ (assoc), Jefferson Avenue 1998; Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish: Detroit: Conant Avenue 9/1/2003; Detroit: Second
Grace 2015; District Superintendent, Greater Detroit District 2022.
*Tousley, Philip L. (Laurie) –
[(RE) P 1993; FE 1995; RE 2020] transfer to Detroit Conf from Rocky Mountain Conf 1998; Menominee: First
1998; Bad Axe: First 2011; Bad Axe: First, Minden City, Ubly 2019; Bad Axe: First, Minden City 9/30/2019; Retired 2020; Columbiaville (½) 2020.
Townley, Alice Fleming (Michael) –
[(FE) D 1997; FE 2000] Center Park 1997; Family Leave 2001; Williamston 7/15/2008; Family Leave 2009; Associate for Parish Life, Okemos Presbyterian Church 2/1/2010; Consultant, Michigan Conference Congregational Vibrancy (½), 6/1/2021;Conference Mission & Justice Coordinator, Connectional Ministries 2022;
Executive Director, Fleming Townley Collaborative 1/1/2024.
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*Townsend, Raymond J. (Joyce) –
[(RE) D 1987; FE 1990; RE 2009] Samaria and Lulu 1984; Plainwell: First (Assoc) 1988; Leighton 1991; Sparta
2006; Retired 2009.
*Trebilcock, Douglas R. –
[(RE) T 1966; FE 1969; RE 2006] Hardy 1967; Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc) 1969; Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul
12/1972; St. Clair 1975; Clarkston 1985; Midland: Aldersgate 2004; Retired 2006.
*Treman, Colleen T. (Keith) –
[(RD) DM 1984; FD 1997; RD 2021] Transferred from West Ohio Conf 1985; Muskegon: Central, Director of
Christian Education 9/1/1985; Muskegon Lakeside, Director of Christian Education 1/1/1990; Kalamazoo: First,
Coordinator of Children’s Ministries 1990; Leave of Absence 1/15/1998; Sturgis (Deacon) (½) 1998; Lansing:
Mount Hope (Deacon) Children’s Coordinator (½) 2008; Transitional Leave 2015; Retired 4/1/2021.
*Treman, Keith R. (Colleen) –
[(RE) D 1983; FE 1987; RE 2015] Whitehall, Claybanks 1985; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc) 1990; Sturgis
1/15/1998; Portland 2008; Retired 2015.
Triebwasser, Amy (Eric) [(FE) PL 1/2016; FL 2017; PE 2019; FE 2022] Salem Grove 1/1/2016; Flat Rock 2017; Saline: First 2022.
*Trinidad, Saul Camargo –
[(RE) P Costa Rica Conf, 19_; FE Costa Rica, 1990; RE 2013] Transfer from Methodist Church of Costa Rica
1990; Detroit: El Buen Pastor 1990; Consultant on Hispanic Ministries 9/1/1998; Retired 2013.
Tripoli, Jennifer [(FL) FL 2022] Royal Oak: First (assoc) 1/1/2022.
Trommater, Timothy W. (Erin) –
[(FE) PE 2015; FE 2018] Jackson: First (Assoc) 2015; DeWitt Redeemer (Assoc) 2017; Personal Leave
4/3/2020; Lyons-Muir (1/4) 5/1/2023.
*Trowbridge, Susan J. (Roger) –
[(RE) D 1987; FE 1990; RE 2/1/2021] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1994; Nashville: Peace, Quimby (¾) 1994;
Nashville: Peace 1998; Leave of Absence 3/15/2005; Munith and Stockbridge (½) 2014; Battle Creek: First (½)
2019; Retired 2/1/2021.
*Trudgeon, Theodore A. (Jean) [(RA) PL 2004; AM 2019; RA 2019] Bergland, Ewen, Wakefield 2004; Retired 2019; White Pine Community (¼)
1/1- 6/30/2021; Ewen 2022.
*Turkelson, Donald [(FD 1972; FE 1973; RE 1997] Retired 1997; Sand Lake, South Ensley (RE) 2002.
*Turner, Arthur R. (Johncie) [(RE) D 1968; FE 1972; RE 2006] Scottdale, Bridgman 04/01/1970; Manton, Fife Lake, East Boardman, South
Boardman 1971; Potter Park 1976; Battle Creek: Baseline 1981; Ashley, Bannister 1984; Handicapper Information Advocate, Handicapper Information Council & Patient Equipment Locker 1990; Honorable Location
1991; Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg (Ad-Interim) 1998; Morrice, Bennington, Pittsburg 06/02/1999; Munith,
Pleasant Lake 2004; Medical Leave 11/15/2005; Retired 2006; North Adams, Jerome (¼) 02/01/2012- 2014.
*Turner, Johncie K. (Arthur) –
[(RD) Con CE (E Ohio) 1991; CRT CE (E Ohio) 1992; FD 1997] Church of the Savior, Canton, Ohio 1990;
Goshen IN: First 1993; Ypsilanti: First Presbyterian 1996; transfer to Memphis Conference; Dyersburg (TN):
First 1/15/1998; transfer to Detroit Conf Chelsea: First, Minister of Christian Education and S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Ministries 9/1/1999; Retired 8/31/2008.
*Turner, Molly C. –
[(RE) D 1969; FE 1972; RE 2012] Manton, Fife Lake, East Boardman, South Boardman (Assoc) 1971; Lansing:
Mount Hope (Assoc) 1976; Vermontville, Gresham 1979; Breckenridge 1983; District Superintendent, Central
District 1990; Clergy Assistant to the Bishop 1993; Grand Ledge: First 2003; Retired 2012; Grand Ledge First
(Interim) 2012- 12/31/2012.
Tuthill, Timothy J. –
[(FE) D 1998; FE 2001; HL 2017; FE 2021] Mason: First 1993; MSU Wesley Foundation 2006; Clark Retirement
Community, Chaplain, Director of Pastoral Care 2010; Clark Retirement Community, Director of Life Enrichment
2013; Clark Retirement Community, Director of Resident Services 2015; Christian Living Services, Manager of
Care Resources 2016; Honorable Location, Director of Congregational Care at GR First 2017; Grand Rapids:
First (assoc) 2021; Marne 2022- 12/31/2022; President/CEO Assoc for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Mary Free
Bed Rehab Hospital 1/1/2023.
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*Tuttle, James E. (Linda) –
[(RE) PE 1972; FE 1976; RE 2016] Calumet 1972; Detroit: Metropolitan (assoc) 2/1975; Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s
1977; Livonia: Clarenceville 1/15/1985; Flint: Calvary 1990; Saline 1999; Retired 2016.
*Vale, Diane “Dia” E. (Marc) –
[(RE) D 1973; FE 1977; RE 1990] Fife Lake, Boardman Parish 1976; Lawton 10/15/1977; Institute for Advanced
Pastoral Studies, Bloomfield Hills 5/1/1980; Sabbatical Leave 1983; Weidman 1984; Leave of Absence
7/15/1985; Retired 1990.
Vallier, Michelle M. –
[(PE) PL 2021; PE 2024] Cedar Springs (½) 2021; Cedar Springs, East Nelson (PE) 2024.
Van, Lanette S. –
[(FE) OE 2020 Iowa Conf, para. 346.1; transferred to Michigan Conf as FE 2022] Constantine, White Pigeon
2020; Clare 2022.
VanBeek, Craig H. (Laura) –
[(FL) FL 2019] Burnips, Monterey Center 1/1/2019.
Vanderlip, Joyce L. –
[(PE) PE 2020] Centreville 2020; Climax, Scotts 2023.
VanderSande, Ruth A. (Elijah) –
[(FE) PL 9/7/2017; PE 2019; FE 2022] Macon (½) 9/7/2017; Britton Grace, Macon 2019; Midland: First (assoc)
2020; Midland: First (Associate, FE) 2022; Flushing 2023.
VanDessel, Joan E. (Shammora) [(FE) PE 2019; FE 2022] Grand Rapids: First (assoc, Director of Mission and Outreach); Grand Rapids: First
(assoc) 2022; Traverse City Central (assoc) 2023.
*VanMarter, Dianne H. (Merl) –
[(RL) PL 2002] Omard 2001; Omard, Peck (¾) 2002; Omard, Peck (½) 1/1/2004; Peck 2005; New Haven: Faith
(½), Omo: Zion (¼) 2011; New Haven: Faith 1/1/2014; Retired 2015; Macomb: Faith (formerly New Haven:
Faith) 2015.
* VanOudheusden, Melodye Surgeon (John) –
[(RE) D 1994; FE 2005; RE 2023] Family Leave 1996; Marcellus 2002; Jackson Trinity/Parma 2007; Evart
2012; Evart, Sears 2017; Monroe: St. Paul’s 2019; Retired 2023; Gull Lake (RE 1/2) 2024.
Vasey, Bradley R. –
[(PL) PL 2019] Deerfield, Wellsville (½) 2019.
Veilleux, Cynthia L. –
[(FL) PL 2011; FL 2015; DSA 2018; PL 2022; FL 7/23/2023] Frontier/Osseo (DSA) 11/01/2010; Bronson (PL ¾)
2011; Union City/Athens 2015; Discontinued 2018; Galien/Olive Branch (DSA) (½ time) 2018 (merged to become Galien River 1/1/2021) Galien River (PL 1/2) 10/1/2022; Galien River, Buchanan: First (FL) 7/23/2023.
*Ventura, Oscar A. (Naomi) –
[(RE) D 1975; FE 1978; RE 2009] Transferred from Wisconsin Conf 1996; Grand Rapids: La Nueva Esperanza
12/5/1996; Involuntary Leave of Absence 9/25/2002; Grand Rapids: La Nueva Esperanza 3/17/2003; Retired
2009.
Vergowven, Paula –
[(FL) PL 2021; FL 2022] Dundee, Azalia, London (assoc) (¼) 2021; Webberville, Williamston: Crossroads 2022.
Verhelst, Weatherly Burkhead (Craig) –
[(FE) P 1993; F 1996] Flint: Court Street (assoc) 1994; Middlebury 1998; Saginaw: State Street 2003; Utica
(assoc) 8/1/2009; Troy: First 2015; Troy: First (¾) 2021; Ferndale: First 2022.
*Verhelst, William A. (Suzanne) –
[(RE) T 1966; F 1968; RE 2006] Republic Charge 1963; Wellington (Cent. IL Conf) 1966; Gladstone 1968;
Beverly Hills 4/1974; Flint: Central 1979; Associate Council Director, Parish Development and Global Ministries
10/15/1987; Detroit West District Superintendent 1997; Detroit: Metropolitan (Intentional Interim, ¶329.3) 2004;
Retired 2006.
*Vernon, Douglas W. (Jane) –
[(RE) D 1967; FE 1970; RE 2010] Niles Trinity 1969; Morris Chapel 1970; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc) 1971;
Stockbridge 11/1/1974; Transferred to Detroit Conf 1979; Birmingham: First 1979; Mackinaw City: Church of the
Straits 11/15/1984; Detroit: St Timothy 1/1/1988; Northville 1991; Transferred from Detroit Conf 2000; Kalamazoo: First 2000; Retired 2010; Lawton: St Paul’s (¼) 2011-2014; Battle Creek: First (Assoc) (¼) 2015-2016.
*Veska, Rony S. (Ivor) –
[(RE) P 1997; FE 2000; RE 2013] Ann Arbor: First (assoc) 1997; Poseyville 1998; Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc)
3/1/2001; Ferndale: First 2008; Retired 2013.
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Vitale, Jonathan M. (Allison) [(FL) FL( 2022] Ypsilanti: St Matthew’s (3/4,) Canton: Cherry Hill (1/4) 2022; Pinckney: Arise 2023.
*Vittoz, Irene L. (Gary) –
[(RL) PL 2005; RL 2018] Brookfield Eaton 11/15/2005; Brookfield Eaton, Pope 2008; Brookfield Eaton (¼,) Lee
Center (¼) 2010; Brookfield Eaton (¼) 2014; Retired 2018.
*To, Karen Hien Thi Vo (Ut VanTo) –
[(RE) P 1995; F 1998; RE 2018] Dearborn Heights: Warren Valley 1995; school 1996; Detroit: Cass Community
(assoc) 1997; General Board of Global Ministries, Program Director, Vietnam 2001; Retired 2018.
Vollmer, Michael W. (Sarah) –
[(FE) FL 2014; PE 2016; FE 2023] Hemlock, Nelson 2014; Centreville 2019; Clinton, Stony Creek 2020; Clinton,
Macon 2022.
*Wachterhauser, Paul T. (Beth) –
[(RE) PE 1969; FE 1973 W.MI; RE 2009] Burr Oak 1971; Trans. to Detroit Conf, Midland: First (assoc) 1974;
Cass City 1979; Ann Arbor: First (assoc) 9/1/1983; Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Davison 1997; Retired
2009.
Waggoner, Katherine C. (Scott) –
[(FL) PL 2011; FL 2016] Monroe: E. Raisinville Frenchtown (became Heritage UMC, 2012) 2011; Heritage (¼),
Monroe: First (¾) 2013; Alden, Central Lake 2020.
Waggy, Jenaba –
[(FE) CC 2016; PE 2020; FE 2023] Essexville: St. Luke’s 2020; Ann Arbor: First (Associate) 2022; Ann Arbor:
First (assoc) (FE) 2023.
*Wagner, Glenn M. (Nancy) –
[(RE) D 1976; FE 1982; RE 2017] Transferred from N IL Conf 1992; N Muskegon: Community 1992; Holt 2006;
Church of The Dunes 2014; Retired 1/1/2017.
*Wagner, Lynn W. –
[(RE) D 1965; FE 1970; RE 2002] Hillsdale: First (Assoc) 1966; Niles: Wesley (Assoc) 1969; Howard City Circuit
9/15/1970; Evart Circuit 3/1/1971; Keeler, Silver Creek 10/15/1973; Mulliken, Grand Ledge: First (Assoc) 1975;
Dowling: Country Chapel, Banfield 1977; Nashville 1984; Middleville, Parmelee 1988; Battle Creek: Maple
1996; Lyons-Muir, Ionia: Easton 2001; Retired 9/1/2002.
Wagner, Melissa S. (James) [(PL) PL 1/2021] Fenwick, Palo, Vickeryville (¼) 1/1/2021; Belding, Turk Lake (1/2) 2022.
*Wales, Gary S. (Cynthia Kaye) –
[(RE) D 1988; FE 1990; RE 2020] Fife Lake, Boardman 1987; Otsego: Trowbridge 1994; Kingsley 2008; Charlotte: Lawrence Ave 2013; Retired 2020.
*Walker, James J. (Susan) –
[(RE) PE 1985 W MI; FE 1987 W MI; RE 2020] Lansing: Christ (assoc) 1985; Transfer to Detroit Conf; Brown
City: First, Immanuel 1989; Utica (assoc) 1996; Wyandotte: First 1998; Belleville: First 2007; Retired 2020;
Byron Center (½) 8/15/2021.
Walker, Ryan (Joy) [(FL) DSA 2023; FL 1/1/2024] Genesee, Thetford Center 2023; [Genesee, Thetford Center merged to become
United in Christ UMC] (FL) 1/1/2024.
Walkup, Kenny R, Jr. (Michelle) –
[(PL) PL 2015] South Lyon (associate) 11/23/2015; Walled Lake 2020 ( ¾).
*Wallace, Joyce E. –
[(RE) P 2/1/1988; F 2/1/1991, MO W. Conf; RE 2013] Wesley Foundation, Lincoln University; transfer from Missouri West Conference, Detroit: Central (assoc) 1995; Detroit: Conant Avenue 1997; Detroit: Scott Memorial
2001; Hardy 2005; Retired 2013; Middlebury, Pittsburg 2015-2018; Lennon 2020-2/1/2021; Middlebury 20222023.
*Walls, Suzanne B. (John) –
[(RE) SP 1994; PE 1999; FE 2003; RE 2016] Inkster: Christ 2/16/1995; Ortonville 2000; Wyandotte: Glenwood
2005; Berkley: First, Beverly Hills 2013; Retired 2016.
*Walsworth, Lowell F. (Jessica) –
[(RE) D 1959; FE 1962; RE 2002] Hastings Parish 1957; Lyon Lake, Marengo 1959; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc)
1962; Bellevue, Kalamo 1966; Grand Rapids: First (Assoc) 1971; Edwardsburg, Niles Trinity 1973; Battle Creek:
Trinity 1978; Vicksburg 1981; Sturgis 1993; Assoc Professor, Olivet College 1995; Retired 2002.
Walther, Joel L. (Megan) –
[(FE) FL 2011; PE 2012; FE 2015] Petersburg, LaSalle: Zion 2011; Goodrich 2017; MI Conference Director of
Benefits & Coordinator of Human Resources 8/1/2023.
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Walther, Megan J. (Joel) –
[(FE) PE 2011; FE 2014] Erie 2011; Clarkston (assoc) 2017.
*Walworth, Maurice E. (Sally) –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1989; RE 2006] Transferred from SW Texas Conf 1993; Battle Creek: Baseline 11/1/1993;
Lansing: Christ 1996; Jackson Calvary 2003; Retired 2006; Munith, Pleasant Lake 2006; Pleasant Lake 20079/30/2007; Somerset Center 2008-2009; Munith 9/6/20112012.
*Ward, George F. (Alice) –
[(RE) PE 1969; FE 1971] Dearborn: Mt. Olivet (assoc) 1970; Southfield: Magnolia 1972; Clayton, Rollin Center
3/1976; Croswell 11/1/1981; Franklin: Community (assoc) 1988; Chesaning: Trinity 1993; Cass City 2002; Retired 2006.
Ward, Jennifer C. –
[(FL) FL 2/1/ 2021] Jonesville 2014; Appointed to Susquehanna Conf 2017; Plainwell: First 2/1/2021; Williamston 2023.
*Ward, Kenneth E. (Sue) –
[(RE) PE OH 1968; FE OH 1970; RE 2005] Waynesburg: Centenary 1970; Ashland: Christ 1973; Transfer to
Detroit Conf, Director-Manager, Judson Collins Camp 3/1978; Detroit Conference Staff: Outdoor Education
1/1/1982; Marquette District Superintendent 1992; Dearborn: First 1998; Retired 2005.
*Washburn, Grant A. (Patricia) –
[(RE) PE 1968; FE 1971; RE 1995] Port Huron: Gratiot Park 1970; Flushing (assoc) 1972; Mio 1975; Saginaw:
Swan Valley 1980; Bay City: Madison Avenue 1983; Burton: Atherton 9/1/1987; Sterling Heights 1993; Retired
8/1/1995.
*Webster, Brent L. (Mary) –
[(RE) PE 1974; FE 1977; RE 2012] Davison Group Ministry: Richfield 1976; Harbor Beach, Port Hope 11/1978;
Washington, Davis 1983; West Bloomfield 9/1/1997; Carleton 2010; Retired 2012; West Bloomfield 5/1/20192019.
*Webster, June M.–
[(RE) PL 2006; PE 2007; FE 2011; RE 2020] Dearborn: Mt. Olivet 2006; Novi 2007; Retired 2020.
*Webster, Roy L. (Zola) –
[(RE) T 1957; FE 1963; RE 1995] Indian River 1955; school 1957; New Hudson 1962; Birmingham: First
(assoc) 1966; West Branch 1968; Holly 1973; Berkley 1976; Royal Oak: St. John’s 1979; East Detroit: Immanuel 1988; Belleville: First 1991; disability leave 1994; Retired 1995.
*Weemhoff, Harold E., Jr. (Chris) –
[(RE) P W OH, 1970; F W OH, 1973; RE 2015] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Birmingham: First (assoc) 5/1977;
Leave of Absence 1980; Whittemore, Prescott 1982; Gladwin 1984; Laingsburg, Middlebury 1986; Ann Arbor:
Glacier Way 1990; Taylor: West Mound 3/1/1992; Taylor: West Mound, Melvindale: New Hope 12/1/1997; Eastpointe: Immanuel 1997; Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc) 1/1/2000; Troy: First 2008; Retired 2015.
*Wegner, Glenn R. (Evelyn) –
[(RE) D 1975; FE 1978; RE 2004] Transferred from Detroit Conf 1984; Woodland, Welcome Corners 1984; Epsilon, Levering 1987; W Ohio Conf, Seaman 9/1/1992; Battle Creek: Baseline 1996; Retired 2004.
Weiler, Cara B.A. (Matthew) –
[(FD) PD 2007; FD 2011] Portage: Chapel Hill (Deacon) (¼) 10/1/2007; Transferred from N IL Conf 2008; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside (Deacon) (¼) 10/1/2009; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside (¼) and SW MI Children’s Trauma Assessment Center (½) 11/18/2009; Associate Director of Site Services, Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo (para
331.4a) 1/17/2017; Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency/Culture and Climate Specialist, 331.4a
2021.
Weiler, John Matthew (Cara) –
[(FE) FL 2007; PE 2009; FE 2013] Portage: Chapel Hill (Assoc) 2007; Portage: Chapel Hill (Assoc) (½) and Kalamazoo: Sunnyside (½) 2009; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 2011; Kalamazoo: First (assoc) 2020.
*Weinberger, Stephan –
[(RE) D 1985; FE 1987; RE 2016] Indian River, Pellston 1984; St Johns: First 1990; Lansing: First 2000; Oaks
Correctional Facility 2004; Lansing Calvary, Potter Park 2005; Lansing Calvary 2006; Lansing Calvary, Wheatfield 8/1/2006; Mancelona, Alba 2007; Muskegon: Lakeside, Crestwood 2010; Pierson Heritage 2014; Retired
3/1/2016; Dimondale 2/1/2019- 2020; Stockbridge (¼), Munith (¼) 2019.
*Weiss, Edward C., Jr. –
[(RE) LP 1976; FE 1998; RE 1994] Wellsville 1968; Springville 1972; Crystal Falls, Amasa 1974; St. Charles,
Brant 1985; Retired 9/1/1994.
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*Welbaum, Barbara E. –
[(RE) P 1988; FE 1991; RE 2019] Port Austin, Grindstone City, Pinnebog 1989; Ann Arbor: Glacier Way
3/1/1992; Pontiac Cooperative Parish: Aldersgate, St. James 1994; Detroit: Redford 1997; Livonia: Newburg
(assoc) 2000; Marysville 2006; Retired 2019.
*Welsch, P. Kay –
[(AF) D 1986; FE 1992; RE 2004; AF 2004. WI Conf, RE] Retired 2004.Turk Lake (DSA) 7/16/2005- 2012.
*Welsh, Gerald L. (Martha Gene) –
[(RE) D 1957; FE 1960; RE 1994] Sand Lake Circuit 1953; Alma (Assoc) 1/1/1960; Carson City 1961; Harbor
Springs 9/1/1965; Stevensville 1968; Bellaire: Community 10/15/1969; Martin, Shelbyville 1976; Evart, Avondale
1984; Bronson: First 1990; Retired 1994.
Wenburg, Ryan L. (Kathleen “Beth”) –
[(FE) PE 2015; FE 2018] Hartford, Keeler 2015; Hartford 1/1/2017; Frankenmuth 2019.
Weseman, Rodney A. (Jessica) [(OE) FE FL Conf 2023] Centreville 2023.
West, Brian G. (Stephanie) –
[(FE) PE 2012; FE 2015] Laingsburg 2012; Laingsburg, Pittsburg (¶206.3) 2018; Grand Blanc 2020.
*West, Charles H. (Margaret) –
[(RE) PE 1978; FE 1981; RE 2009] Richfield, Otter Lake 1979; Parish Director, Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Richfield, Otter Lake 1985; White Pine Circuit: White Pine, Bergland, Ewen (½) 3/1/1988; Marquette:
Grace, Skandia 1993; Retired 2009.
*West, Margaret H. (Charles) –
[(RE) PE 1982; FE 1985; RE 2009] Flint: Hope (assoc) 1982; Dryden, Attica 1983; White Pine Circuit: White Pine,
Bergland, Ewen (½) 3/1/1988; family leave 1993; Director: Wesley Foundation, N. MI University ¼) 9/1/1993;
family leave 1994; Chaplain/Director, Wesley Foundation, Northern Michigan University 1999; Retired 2009.
West, Matthew J. (Melissa) –
[(FL) FL 2018] Girard 2018; Milan: Marble Memorial 2020; Milan: Marble Memorial (3/4,) Azalia, London (1/4)
2023.
*Wheat, Karen S. (Vincent) –
[(RE) D 1972; FE 1975; RE 2015] Niles: Wesley (Assoc) 1974; Gobles, Kendall 9/15/1976; Jackson: Trinity
1986; Battle Creek: First 1998; Charlotte: Lawrence Ave 2002; Schoolcraft 2010; Retired 2015; Constantine
(1/2) 2023.
Wheatley, Sarah C. [(FL) FL 2023] Northville (assoc) 2023.
*Whitcomb, Randy J. –
[(RE) PE MN Conf, 1984; FE 1987; RE 2019] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Detroit: Aldersgate (assoc) 1985; Canton: Cherry Hill 1988; Flint: Bristol, Dimond 1993; Lake Orion (assoc) 6/1/1996; incapacity leave (para 355.1)
2/15/2001; leave of absence 2004; Chaplain, Great Lakes Caring – Hospice 10/1/2007; Retired 1/1/2019; Chaplain, Great Lakes Caring – Hospice 1/1/2019.
White, Christina Miller (Jason Michael White) –
[(FD) PD 2015; FD 2018] Midland: First (deacon) 2015; Flint: Court Street (deacon), Crossroads District (deacon) 2017; Flint: Court Street (deacon), East Winds District (deacon) 1/1/2019; Coordinator of Discipleship Formation of East Winds District 1/1/2020; Flint: Court Street (assoc) 3/1/2020; Flint: Court Street (deacon),
missional (¼), Youth Ministry Initiatives Coordinator (½) 2020; Clarkston, Minister of Children and Families (3/4)
2023, Faith Counseling Consulting (1/4) 2023; Clarkston, Minister of Children and Families (FT) 2024.
White, Michal [(FL) FL 2023] Lansing: Sycamore Creek (assoc) 10/1/2023.
*White, Robert A. –
[(RE) FE Great Rivers; RE 2016] transfer from IL Great Rivers, Keweenaw Charge: Calumet, Mohawk-Ahmeek,
Lake Linden, Laurium 2000; Retired 2016.
Whitecotton, Lenora –
[(PE) FL 2021; PE 2022] Ludington: St. Paul 2021; Portland 2023.
*Whitely, Theodore D., Sr. (Betty) –
[(RE) Elder, AME Zion, 1979; P 1986; F 1988; RE 2015] 1978-83 St. Paul AME Zion, Carnegie PA; Transfer to
Detroit Conf, Westland: St. James 1984; Detroit: Calvary 3/1/1987; Detroit: St. Paul’s 1992; Detroit: Jefferson
Ave 1996; Southfield: Hope (assoc) 1998; Saginaw: Calvary 2000; Saginaw: Calvary 2003; Burton: Christ 2004;
Detroit: Calvary, Henderson Memorial 2006; Detroit: Calvary 2011; Birmingham: Embury, Troy: Fellowship, Waterford: Trinity 2013; Pontiac: Grace and Peace Community, Waterford: Four Towns 2014; Retired 2015; Detroit:
Ford Memorial, senior pastor (1/4) 2022- 12/31/2023; Detroit: Resurrection (RE 1/4) 2024.
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Wichert, David A. (Janet) –
[(FE) PE 2002; FE 2008] Fairgrove, Gilford 2002; Plymouth: First (assoc) 2006; Seven Churches United Group
Ministry: Gaines, Duffield 2010; AuGres, Twining: Trinity 2013; [AuGres and Twining: Trinity merged to form Arenac County: Christ 2015] Saginaw: Ames 2019; Saginaw: Ames, Caro 2022; Escanaba: Central, Escanaba:
First, Bark River 2023.
Wicks, Jeremy J. (Toinette) –
[(FL) PL 2011; FL 2013] Dansville (¼) 11/13/2011; Dansville and Wheatfield (½) 2012; M-52 Cooperative Ministry: Millville (½ ) and Dansville (¼) and Wheatfield 2013; M-52 Cooperative Ministry: Millville (½) and Dansville
(¼) and New Church Start (¼) 2014; Millville and New Church Start (FL) 1/1/2015-2017; Traverse City Mosaic
(New Church Start) 2017; Big Rapids: First 2021; United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County (blended congregation of Big Rapids: First, Big Rapids Third Ave, and Paris) 2024.
Wieland, Ryan B. (Stacey) –
[(FE) PE 2007; FE 2010] Dowling: Country Chapel (¾) 2011; Transferred from IA Conf 2013; Grandville 2016.
Wierman, Colleen A. (Brian) –
[(FL) FL 2014] Brethren: Epworth (¼) 2011; Brethren: Epworth, Grant (½) 11/27/2011; Grawn (½,) Grant (¼,)
Kingsley (Assoc) (¼) 2014; Kingsley 2017.
*Wik, Carolyn S. –
[(RD) DM 2000; FD 2003; RD 2014] Farmington: First (deacon) 2000; Retired 2014.
Wik, Lawrence Allen (Jenny) –
[(FE) P 1993; F 1996] Detroit: Ford Memorial 7/1/1994; Canton: Cherry Hill 1998; Manchester 2005; Lake Orion
2012.
*Wiliford, Lawrence J. [(RE) FD W MI 1974; FE 1976; OR Upper NY Conf 2018; OR W NY/ Upper NY Conf 2019; RE MI Conf 2023]
Grand Haven: Church of the Dunes (FE assoc)1976; Watervliet 1978; Hillside 1981; WI Conf 1983; N Central
NY Conf 1990; Kansas East Conf 1/1/2000; Western NY Conf/Upper NY Conf 8/1/2005; Retired 2018; Grass
Lake (OR ¼) 2019; transferred to MI Conf as RE 2023.
William, Monica L. –
[(FE) PE 2005; FE 2008] Ashton IL (N IL conference) 2004; Birmingham: First (assoc) (½) 2009; Northville: First
(assoc) (½) 2012; West Bloomfield 2019; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2022; Extension Ministry, Thrivent Financial 2024.
Williams, Alicea L. (Chris) –
[(FD) PD 2006; FD 2010] Flint: Court Street (deacon) 2007; Port Huron: First (deacon) 10/1/2007; family leave
10/25/2007; transitional leave 2016; Mount Clemens: First (deacon) 12/12/2016.
Williams, Allison M (FL) [FL 1/1/2023] Okemos: Community Church (assoc) 1/1/2023.
Williams, Beverley J. (Harry) –
[(FL) FL 2012] Mesick, Harrietta 11/10/2012; Mesick, Harrietta, Brethren: Epworth 12/1/2015; Climax, Scotts
2016; Mears, Shelby 6/1/2022.
Williams, Caleb B. (Colleen) –
[(FD) PD 2015; FD 2018] Portage: Chapel Hill (Deacon) 2015; Royal Oak: First (Deacon, Minister of Music and
Arts) 9/1/2016; Transitional Leave 1/5/2020; Kalamazoo: Milwood (Deacon) (½) 1/1/2021; Kalamazoo: Milwood
(senior pastor) 2021.
*Williams, Charles A. –
[(RE) FD 1995; FE 2000; RE 2024] Mesick, Harrietta 1992; Belding 2/15/1997; Quincy 1/1/1999; Alden, Central
Lake 2003; Keswick 2010; Leave of Absence 2011; Houghton: Grace 2013; Houghton: Grace, Painesdale: Albert Paine Memorial 2019; Hartland 2020; Hartland (3/4) 1/1/2023; Retired 2024.
Williams, Dale W. –
[(PL) DSA 2020; PL 1/1/2022] Williamston: Wheatfield (DSA) Aug 2, 2020 and Dimondale 2021; Williamston:
Wheatfield and Dimondale (PL) (1/2 time) 1/1/2022; Dimondale (1/4) 9/1/2022;Without appointment 1/31/2023;
Kalamo 2023; Kalamo (14) and Sunfield (1/4) 2024.
Williams, Jeffrey C. (Beverly) –
[(FE) D 1987; FE 1991] Center Park 8/1/1989; Director, WMC Wesley Foundation 2/16/1993; New Church Start,
Rockford (Assoc) 2002; White Pines New Church Start 2004; White Pines and Courtland-Oakfield 2009; Hartford 2011; Wayland 2014; Greenville 2020.
Williams, Jeremy P.H. [(FE) D 1996; FE 2001] Arden 1995; Berrien Springs, Arden 1998; Traverse City: Asbury 2002; Traverse Bay
1/1/2005 (Asbury and Emmanuel merged 1/2005); Albion: First 2009; North Muskegon Community 2017; leave
of absence 1/1/2022; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate 2024.
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*Williams, Nolan R. –
[(RA) D 1970; AM__; RA 2000] Coral, Amble 1966; Stanwood, Higbe 1967; Stanwood: Northland 1971; Ionia:
Zion, Easton 1974; Ithaca, Beebe 10/1/1980; Niles: Wesley 1991; Retired 1/1/2000.
*Williams, Richard K. (Susan) –
[(RE) D 1969; FE 1972; HL 1976; FE 1977; RE 2001] Benton Harbor Peace Temple (Assoc) 1971; Constantine
4/1/1973; Honorable Location 1976; Galien, Olive Branch (Ad Interim) 2/1/1977; Wolf Lake 10/1/1979; Lansing:
Trinity (Assoc) 11/1/1983; Hesperia, Ferry 1985; Leave of Absence 10/1/1997; Retired 2001.
Williamson, Ronald Todd – [(PL) FL 2017; NL 2022; PL 2024] Salem: Indian Mission, Bradley: Indian Mission
(FL) 12/1/2017; without appointment 2022; Bradley:Indian Mission (PL 1/2) 2024.
Willingham, Brian K. (Rhonda) –
[(PL) PL 12/1/2014] Flint: Charity, Dort Oak Park Neighborhood House 12/1/2014; Flint Charity, Faith 2015;
Flint: Bristol (¾) 2018; Flint: Bristol (½), Burton: Christ (¼) 5/1/2019; Discontinued 2024.
*Willobee, Sondra B. (Edwin) –
[(RE) P 1979; FE 1984; RE 2017] Detroit: Whitefield-Grace 1982; Detroit: Whitefield-Grace ((½) 1985; North
Lake (½) Nov 15, 1985; North Lake (¾) 1990; Editorial Consultant, Ecumenical Theological Seminary 1991;
leave of absence 1994; Farmington: First (assoc) (½) 1999; South Lyon: First 2007; Retired 2017.
Wilsdon, Coleen –
[(PL) FL 2017; PL 2023] Morrice, Bancroft (½) 12/1/2017; Faith Community 2023.
Wilson, Janet S. (Mark) –
[(PL) FL 2018; PL 3/1/2023] Battle Creek: Chapel Hill (assoc) 1/1/2018; Battle Creek: Chapel Hill (assoc), Battle
Creek: Christ (¾+¼) 9/8/2020; Battle Creek: Chapel Hill (assoc), Battle Creek: Christ, Battle Creek: First
(½+¼+¼) 2/1/2021; Battle Creek: Chapel Hill (assoc), Battle Creek: Christ (½+½) 2021; Battle Creek Christ
(1/2) 3/1/2023.
*Wilson, Margaret E. Halls –
[(RE) D 1984; FE 1989; RE 2009] Alto, Bowne Center 1985; Niles: Portage Prairie 1989; Marshall (Assoc)
1994; Otsego 1998; Evart 2000; Grawn 2006; Retired 11/1/2009.
*Wilson, Richard D. –
[(RE) D 1963; FE 1967; RE 2008] Muskegon: Unity, Twin Lake 1965; Cadillac Selma Street, South Community
10/1/1966; Big Rapids Parish 11/1/1968; Howard City, Coral, Maple Hill 3/1/1971; Howard City First, Coral
1972; Lane Boulevard 1975; Muskegon Lakeside 1981; Buchanan: Faith, Morris Chapel 1987; Sodus: Chapel
Hill 1996; Battle Creek Sonoma, Newton 2003; Retired 2008; Quincy (½) 2017-2020.
*Winslow, David A (Doribell) –
[(RE) T 1965; FE 1973; RE 2008] All Saints Episcopal Church, Millington NJ 1969; Marble Collegiate NY 1970;
Trinity UMC, Jersey City NJ 1971; West Side UMC, Patterson NJ 1973; Chaplain School, 1st Marine Air Wing
FMF Pac, Japan 1975; Chaplain NTC, San Diego CA 1976; Chaplain, USS Worden, CG-18 1978; Chaplain
USS Reeves, CG-24 1980; Chaplain, 1st Marine Division, FMF Pac 1981; Chaplain, 3rd Marine Division, FMF
Pac 1981; Chaplain 1st Marine Division, FMF Pac 1982; Chaplain Navy Station, Long Beach CA 1984; Chaplain, 3rd Marine Air Wing, FMF Pac 1987; Chaplain, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit FMF Pac 1987; Chaplain,
3rd Marine Air Wing, El Toro CA 1988; Chaplain, USS Wichita AOR-1 1991; Chaplain, USNS Mercy, TAH-19
and Navy Hospital, Oakland CA 1993; USN Retired 1995; Chaplain and Board Member, Interfaith Ministries,
San Jose CA 1997; San Jose International Airport and Disaster Service Consultant, Church World Service
1997-2000; Retired 2008.
Wisenbaugh, Jeanne Harmon –
[(OF) OF 4/1/2020, Christian Church] Oregon, Elba (½) 4/1/2020.
*Wojewski, Donald L. (Dianna) [(RL) FL J1/1/2005; RL 10/31/2022] Memphis: First, Lamb 12/1/2004; Omo: Zion 1/1/2005; Rose City: Trinity,
Churchill 2005; Rose City: Trinity (½) 1/1/2008; Rose City: Trinity, Glennie 2008; Standish: Community, Saganing Indian Church 2011; Jeddo, Buel 2012; Avoca, Jeddo, Ruby 2013; Jeddo, Avoca; Caseville 2018
12/21/2017; Caseville, Hayes 2020; Retired 10/31/2022; Caseville (1/2) 11/1/2022- 2023.
*Won, Chong Youb –
[(RE) P 1991; F 1995; RE 2015] South Central Cooperative Ministry: Halsey, South Mundy 1992; Warren: First
(assoc) 1995; Lapeer: Trinity (assoc) 9/1/1998; Lincoln Park: First 2002; Oak Grove 2005; Algonac: Trinity, Marine City 2011; Dearborn Heights: Stephens, Warren Valley 2012; Retired 1/1/2015.
Woo, Yong Choel –
[(FE) Korean Methodist, OF 2/1/2009; PE 2012; FE 2014] Troy: Korean (assoc) 2008; Transferred to DAC 2012;
Madisonville: Korean (W OH) 1/15/2015; Kalkaska 2019- 2023; Kalkaska (3/4), South Boardman (1/4) 2023.
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*Woodford, Steven L. (Ann) –
[(RE) P 1996; F 1998; RE 2020] Reese 1996; school 2000; Chaplain, Spiritual Care Coordinator, Heartland
Hospice (para 335.1) 2001; Vassar: First 5/1/2002; [called to active-duty chaplaincy 5/1/2007]; Readjustment
Counselor, Veterans Administration 2008; Retired 2020.
Woolley, Marsha M. (Charles) –
[(FE) P 1984 W MI; FE 1987] Transfer to Detroit Conf, Ypsilanti: First (assoc) 1985; Manchester 11/1/1991; Ann
Arbor: First (assoc) 1994; Livonia: Newburg 2006; Northville: First 2013.
Worley, Ronald L. (Shelley) –
[(PL) PL 2004] Crystal Valley, Walkerville (½) 2004; Without Appointment 12/1/2013; Muskegon: Unity (¼) 20141/18/2020; Amble (3/4) 2020; Middleville, Parmelee 2024.
Woycik, Timothy S. (Chris Schwind) –
[(FE) P NY 1981; FE 1986] Whitmore Lake: Wesley 9/1/1983; Ortonville 1993; Saginaw: State Street 1998; Au
Gres, Twining: Trinity 2003; Chesaning: Trinity 2012; Leland 2021.
Wright, Christina L. –
[(FD) PD 2009; FD 2012] Advance Directives Coordinator, Cleveland Clinic 6/7/2009; Appointed to Attend
School (¶326.1) University of West Georgia 8/1/2009; University of West Georgia 2015; Chaplain, University of
Michigan Health Care Systems and Missional: Royal Oak 8/10/2015; Associate Director, Department of Spiritual
Care, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan and Missional: Royal Oak 2/1/2019.
*Wright, Robert D. (Jenneth) –
[(RE) P 1982; F 1985; RE 2015] Port Huron: First (assoc) 1983; Marine City 1985; Bay City: Christ 2/1/1988;
Cheboygan: St. Paul’s 1992; Rochester: St. Paul’s (assoc) 1994; Grosse Pointe 1999; Flint: Court Street 2008;
Retired 2015; Alto, Bowne Center (½) 2016; Bowne Center (¼) 1/1/2019-2023.
*Wright, Timothy B. (Paula) –
[(RE) PE 2005; FE 2008; RE 2021] Horton Bay/Charlevoix: Greensky Hill 2005; Grand Rapids: Northlawn 2013;
Gladstone: Memorial 2018, Lakeview: New Life 2019; Retired 2021.
*Wright, William R. (Dayna) –
[(RE) P 1980; F 1983; RE 2017] Lake Linden, Painesdale 1981; Birmingham: First (assoc) 1/15/1985; Bad Axe:
First 1990; Sebewaing: Trinity 2006; Port Huron: First 2012; Retired 2017.
*Wyatt, Christine E. (Robert) –
[(RD) DM 1999; FD 2002, RD 2015] Grand Blanc 1993; Director: Skills on Wheels (½) 12/1/1999; Clarkston
(deacon) (½) 1999; Clarkston (deacon) 2004; Retired 2015.
*Wylie-Kellermann, William A. –
[(RE) P 1972; F 1980; RE 2017] Greenway Non-Violent Community 1975; Detroit: Waterman, Preston 1979;
Leave of Absence 1981; Detroit: Cass Community (½) 9/1/1981; Whitaker School of Theology, Detroit 1988; Director of M Div Program, Seminary Consortium of Urban Pastoral Education (¾) 9/1/1997; St. Peter’s Episcopal, Detroit 2006; Retired 2017.
*Wyllys, Deane B. (Nancy) –
[(RE) P 1981; F 1985; RE 2021] White Pine, Bergland, Ewen 1983; Marine City 2/15/1988; Gladwin: First 1992;
family leave 9/2/2002; Commerce 2004; Owosso: First 2018; Retired 1/31/2021.
*Yencer, Deborah A. (Ron Yencer) –
[(RE) PE 1999; FE 2002; RE 2018] Seymour Lake 1999; Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Davison 2009; Davison 2013; Flushing 2014; Retired 2018; Mt. Pleasant: Leaton (½) 2018 - 2022.
*Yoo, Joonshik (Hyangmi Yoo) –
[(RL) OE 2003; PE 2013; FL 2022; RL 2023] Korean Methodist Church; PE 2013; FL 2022] Amen Korean
5/1/2003; Korean Church of Dayton (¶346.1 W OH Conf) 2015; Ann Arbor: Korean 8/1/2019; Retired 2023.
*Youmans, Susan M. (Dennis) –
[(RE) PE 2005; FE 2008; RE 2023] Caring Covenant Group Ministry: Davison (assoc) 2005; Farmington: Nardin
Park (assoc) 2008; Warren: First 2012; Lexington 2018; Retired 2023.
Young, Melanie S. –
[(FE) D 1993; FE 1995] Weidman 1993; Muskegon: Central (Assoc) 1994; Leave of Absence 1996; Grovenburg
1997; Quincy 1998; Director, Wesley Foundation Ferris State University 10/1/1998; Burr Oak (½) 2003; Clergy
Appointed to Attend School 2006; Constantine 2007; Leave of Absence 2009; Pentwater: Centenary 2014;
Ovid, Middlebury (¾) 2018; Ovid, Middlebury (FT) 1/1/2020; Medical Leave 10/1/2020.
*Young, Steven R. (Kathy) –
[(RE) D 1982; FE 1985; RE 2022] Turk Lake 1982; Muskegon Lakeside 1987; Sparta 1993; Ithaca, Beebe
2006; Coldwater 2010; Hart 2015; Retired 2022; Riverdale: Lincoln Road 2022.
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Yum, Jung Eun (Somi Nam) –
[(FE) FL 1/2006; PE 2007; FE 2010] Troy: Korean (assoc) 1/1/2006; MN Conf, Woodbury: Christ Korean
1/2/2011; Midland: First (assoc) 2014; Midland: First Interim Lead Pastor 6/23/2022; Midland First (lead pastor)
4/1/2023; Carleton 2024.
*Zachman, Lee F. (Barbara) –
[(RE) D 1974; FE 1981; RE 2010] Eaton Rapids: First (Assoc) 1/15/1977; North Adams, Jerome 1980; Martin,
Shelbyville 1984; Wyoming Park 4/16/1994; Middleville, Parmelee 1996; Parmelee (½) 2004; Retired
12/1/2010.
Zawodni, Kelly-Marie –
[(FL) PL 2017; FL 2020] Willow (½) 11/12/2017; Blissfield: Emmanuel, Macon 2020; Ida, Lulu 2021; Ida 2022.
*Zeigler, Karl L. (Carmen) –
[(RE) T 1968; F 1970; RE 2010] Wheatfield, Williamston Center 1964; Columbus OH: North Broadway (assoc)
1967; Camden, Montgomery (W MI Conf) 1968; Price, Shepardsville (W MI Conf) 1969; Detroit: Christ (assoc)
1970; Allen Park 1972; Novi 1975; Executive Director, United Methodist Foundation 1979; President, Bethany
Methodist Foundation 11/1/1988; Leave of Absence 9/1/1990; Richmond: First 1991; Franklin Community
8/1/1998; Goodrich 11/1/2000; Retired 2010.
Ziegler, Timothy R. (Lisa) –
[(FE) FL 2003; PE 2006; FE 2010] Ann Arbor: First (assoc) 2003; Lexington 2009; Ann Arbor: West Side 2013;
appointed to The Gathering, Missouri Conference 2022.
*Zienert, Ellen K. –
[(RE) PL 2005; PE 2010; FE 2013; RE 2018] Chapel Hill East Lansing 11/15/2005; East Lansing Chapel Hill (¼)
and Williamston: Crossroads (¼) 2010; St Johns: First 7/15/2012; St Johns: First (¾) 1/1/2018; Retired 2018;
Gresham, Sunfield (½) 2/1/2021- 2021; Charlevoix (RE 1/4) 2023-12/31/2023.
Zimmerman, Teresa “Tina” J. (Greg) –
[(FD) PD 2010; FD 2014] Manchester: First (deacon) 1/1/2012; Manchester: First (deacon), Interim Director of
Spiritual Life Chelsea Retirement Community 12/4/2017; Associate Director of Spiritual Life Chelsea Retirement
Community, Manchester Missional Charge Conference (para 331.1a) 2019; Jonesville (1/2) 2022.
*Zimmerman, Thomas Harold (Julie) –
[(RE) P 1986; F 1989; RE 2022] Ironwood: Wesley, Wakefield 1987; Royal Oak: First (assoc) 1991; Lambertville
1997; Saline 2016; Retired 2022.
*Zundel, Jill Hardt (Gary) –
[(RE) P 1991; F 1995; RE 2023] Detroit: Zion 1992; Hazel Park: First 1994; Clarkston (assoc) 1999; New Baltimore: Grace 2006; Detroit: Central 2014; Retired 2023.
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CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES
Adrian: First UMC [Heritage]
Robert P. Ward 1965-1969; Warren S. Webb (assoc) 1966-1970; Robert C. Brubaker 1969-1974; Bruce W.
Garner (assoc) 1970-1973; Robert W. Boley 1974-1982; Howard C. Emrick (assoc) 1974-1975; John N. Hamilton
(assoc) 1980-1981; Kenneth L. Tousley 1982-1989; Maurice D. Sharai Jr. 1989-2005; Jack R. Lancaster (assoc)
1989-3/31/1992; Robert W. Boley (assoc) 9/1/1992-1998; Gary C. Dawes 2005-2014; Wilson A. (Drew) Hart
2014-2020; Eric A. Stone 2020-2023; Alice K. Ford 2023Albion: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
Don Baker 1/1966-1969; Lynn A. DeMoss 1969-1979; David S. Evans 1979-1985; Randall R. Hansen (Assoc.)
1983-1985; John W. Ellinger 1985-1990; Dean L. Francis 1990-1991; Jeanne M. Randels 8/1991-10/15/1998;
Gregory J. Martin 12/1/1998-2002; Dwayne E. Bagley 2002-2009; Jeremy P.H. Williams 2009-2017; Leslee J.
Fritz 2017-2021; Joel T. Pier Fitzgerald 2021Alden UMC [Northern Skies]
Leonard Yarlott 1968-1970; Paul Hartman 1970-1974; Daniel Miles 1974-1976; Chris Schroeder 1976-1982;
David Cheyne 1982-1991; Wayne Gorsline (interim) 7- 11/1991; Peter H. Shumar 11/1991-5/1992; Richard A.
Morrison 1992-1995; Richard L. Matson 1995-2003; Charles A. Williams 2003-2010; Daniel W. Biteman, Jr. 20102020; Katherine C. Waggoner 2020Algonac: Trinity UMC [East Winds]
Bruce W. Garner 1967-1970; Douglas K. Mercer 1970-1974; Gary Beeker 1974-1984; David S. Stiles 1984-90;
Susan B. Stiles 1986-1990; James E. Britt 1990-1992; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1992-1999; T. Bradley Terhune 19992002; Dennis E. Irish 2002-2011; Chong Youb Won 2011-2012; Matthew Osborne 2012-2013; Carol Floyd 20132014; Mary Beth Beebe 2014-9/1/2014; Donna Cartwright 9/1/2014-2015; John Pajak 2015-2020; Christopher J.
Heldt (DSA) 2020-12/31/2021; [Water’s Edge Cooperative Parish with New Baltimore: Grace dissolved, 7/1/2022.]
Christopher J. Heldt PL 1/2) 1/1/2022-2023; Rodney K. Diggs (RL 1/2) 2023Algonquin UMC [Northern Skies]
Robert L. Brown 1967-1972; Theodore E. Doane 1972-1980; John C. Huhtala, Sr. 1980-1992; David M. Liscomb
1992-1993; George A. Luciani 1993-1998; James H. McLaurin 1998-2/1/2001; John N. Hamilton 6/16/2001-2004;
Steven A. Miller 2004-11/15/2010; John Huhtala, Sr. (Interim) 1/9/2011-2011; William R. Seitz 2011-2014; Larry
Osweiler 2014-2018; Victoria L. Hadaway 2018-2022; Martin Johnston 2022Allegan UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lester Clough 1968-1973; Paul Patterson 1973-1979; Clarence Hutchens 1979-1983; Robert L. Pumfery 19831990; Robert L. Wessman 1990-1999; Joseph L. Spackman 1999-2007; Robert P. Stover 2007-2012; Robert K.
Lynch 2012-12/31/2020; Julia R. Humenik 2/1/2021Allen UMC [Heritage]
Wayne Fleenor 1967-1970; Peter Kunnen 1970-1972; Morris Reinhart 1972-1974; William Johnson 1974-1977;
Darryl Cook 1977-1978; M. John Palmer 1978-1982; Lloyd Walker 1982-1985; Jack Kraklan 1985-1988; Michael
Baker-Streevy 1988-1995; Reva Hawke 1995-1997; Nelson Ray 1997-2000; Craig A. Pahl 2000-2014; [Jonesville/Allen became single charges 2014] Eric Iden (DSA) 2014-2015; Robert M. Hughes (DSA) 2015-2016; Clare
W. Huyck (RL) 2016-2017; Larry W. Rubingh (RE) 2017-2021 [Allen, Quincy became 2-point charge 2020; Allen
became single point charge 7-1-2021] Beverly Clark (CLM/DSA) 2021-12/31/2021; [Allen, Jerome became 2point charge 12/2/2021. [Allen charge (Allen 1/4, Jerome 1/4) became circuit with Calhoun County: Homer 1(/4)
7/1/2022] [Allen (1/4) and Homer (1/4) 2-point charge 11/1/2022] Beverly Clark (PL) 1/1/2022- 2024; Beverly
Clark (RL) 2024- [Allen, Jerome became 2-point charge 2024]
Allendale: Valley Church [Western Waters]
Matthew Bistayi 2009- [ new church start in 2009; chartered 9-22-2013]; Zachary D. McNees (assoc) 201912/31/2020.
Alma UMC [Central Bay]
George Elliott 1967- 11/1975; Donald Scranton 12/1975- 1981; Charles D. Grauer 1981-1989; David S. Yoh 19891995; Phillip J. Friedrick 1995-2012; Melanie J. Baker 7/15/2012- 2013; Deborah S. Thomas 2013- 2020; Lori J.
Sykes 2020Almena UMC [Greater Southwest]
Raymond Carpenter 1966-1977; Philip Steele 1977-1980; C. Nesseth 1980-1981; Dean Francis 1981-1985;
Beverly Gaska 1985-1987; Billie R. Dalton 1987-1995; Claudette K. Haney 1995-1996; Carol Newman (Assoc.)
1995-1996; Carol A. Newman 1996-2002; Anthony C. Shumaker 2002-2003; Cindy E. Holmquist 200312/31/2005; Donna J. Keyte 1/1/2006-2019; [Gobles / Almena became a circuit 2019] Lawrence James French
2019-2020; [Almena became single station 2020] Leonard R. Schoenherr (RE) 2020- 2024 [Almena and Paw
Paw became a circuit, 7/1/2022.] [returned to single station 2024] Leonard R Schoenherr (RE 1/4) 2024-
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Alpena: First UMC [Northern Skies]
Verle J. Carson 1965-1972; Louis Ellinger 1972-1975; Merton W. Seymour 1975-1983; Clive H. Dickins 19831995; Kenneth L. Christler 1995-2000; Kenneth E. Ray 8/1/2000-2003; David A. Diamond 2003-2006; Eugene K.
Bacon 2006-2016; Susan E. Platt 2016-2018; Seok Nam Lim 2018-2022; Robert D. Nystrom 2022- [Alpena:
First/Spratt 2-point charge 2023]
Amasa: Grace UMC [Northern Skies]
W. Frederick Worth 1961-1971; Frank Bishop 1971-1974; Edward C. Weiss 1974-1985; Nancy G. Sparks 19851993; Paul J. Mallory 1993- 1/1994; Stephen Rhoades 2/1/1994-2000; Elbert P. Dulworth 2000-2004; Stephen E.
Rhoades 2004-2011; Nathan T. Reed 2011-2015; Steven T. Sudduth 2016-Feb 6, 2/6/2018; Reed P. Swanson
2/7-6/30/2018; Vicky Prewitt (DSA) 2018Amble UMC [Central Bay]
Albert Rill 1968-11/1971; Larry Dekema 1/1972-1975; Joseph Shaw 1975-1979; John Gurney 1979-11/8/1981;
David England 10/1/1982-1984; Ben Lester 1988-1995; Mark Mitchell (DSA) 1995-7/31/1999; Charles W. Fullmer
(DSA) 8/1/1999- 10/31/2001; Bryan Schneider-Thomas 11/1/2001-2009; Anne W. Riegler 8/15/2009-2017; Andrew B Hollander (DSA) 2017-11/30/2017; Andrew B Hollander (PT) 12/1/2017-2020; Ronald L. Worley 20202024; [became a 2-point charge with Pierson: Heritage 2024] Scott Bouldrey 2024Ann Arbor: First - Green Wood Campus [Heritage]
J. Douglas Paterson 2005-2018; Joanne R. Bartelt (assoc.) 2006-2009; Robert H. Roth, Jr. (assoc.) 2009-2014;
Nancy S. Lynn (assoc.) 2010-2018; Nancy S. Lynn 2018- ; Nicolas R Berlanga (assoc.) 2018-12/31/2021.
Ann Arbor: First UMC [Heritage]
Hoover Rupert 1959-1972; L. Burlin Main (assoc) 1958-1970; Kendall W. Cowing (assoc) 1959-1973; Joseph A.
Pia (assoc) 1960-1962; Melbourne Johnson (assoc) 1963-1969; Fred B. Maitland (assoc) 1970-1983; Donald B.
Strobe 1972-1990; Kenneth R. Colton (assoc) 1973-1975; E. Jack Lemon (assoc) 1976-1978; Gerald R. Parker
(assoc) 1978-1986; P. Thomas Wachterhauser (assoc) 1983-1997; Russell L. Smith (assoc) 1986-1994; Alfred T.
Bamsey 1990-2000; Marsha M. Woolley (assoc) 1994-2006; Sherry Parker (assoc) 1995-1997; David A. Eardley
(assoc) 1997-2000; Rony S. Hallstrom (assoc) 1997-1998; Stanley McKinnon (assoc) 1998-Nov 30, 1998; John
E. Harnish 2000-2005; Michael Mayo-Moyle (assoc) 2001-1/31/2003; Timothy R. Ziegler (assoc) 7/16/2003-2009;
J. Douglas Paterson 2005-2018; Joanne R. Bartelt (assoc.) 2006-2009; Robert H. Roth, Jr. (assoc.) 2009-2014;
Nancy S. Lynn (assoc.) 2010-2018; Nancy S. Lynn (lead pastor) 2018- ; Nicolas R Berlanga (assoc.) 20183/1/2022; Shonagh Taruza (deacon) 2021-7/14/2022; Jenaba Waggy 2022Ann Arbor: Korean UMC [Heritage]
Yohan Choi 1980-1981; Woo-Hyun Jung 1981-1988; Jae (John) H. Lee 1988-3/15/1992; Isaac Y. Shin 4/1/19922010; Steven H. Khang (assoc) 2007-2014; Hyun Jun Cho 2010-J7/31/2019; Joonshik Yoo 8/1/2019Ann Arbor: West Side UMC [Heritage]
Milton H. Bank 1968-1975; Wallace Robinson (assoc) 1968-1970; King W. Hanna (assoc) 1970-1972; Duane E.
Snyder (assoc) 1972-1974; Frank A. Cozadd 1975-1982; W. Cadwell Prout (assoc) 1976-1986; Elwood J. Berkompas 1982-1995; Nancy A. Woycik (assoc) 1987-7/31/1990; Jacqueline E. Holdsworth (assoc) 1991-1995;
Gary L. Sanderson 1995-1999; Eric Hammar (assoc) 1995-1999; Tracy N. Huffman 1999-2013; Frederick P. Cooley (assoc) 2001-2006; W. Vincent Ellers (assoc) 2006-2008; Wilson (Drew) Hart (assoc) 2008-2014; Timothy R.
Ziegler 2013-2022; Adam Bissell 2022Arcadia UMC [Western Waters]
Stephen Hubbell 1967-1969; Richard Matson 1969-1971; Ken Curtis 1971 - 3/31/1975; Raymond Roe 4/1 6/30/1975; Gordon Spalenka 1975-1980; Donald Vuurens 1980-1983; Valerie Hill 1983-1985; John Backoff 19851989; William Carr 1989-1993; Pulpit Supply 7- 11/1993; Arthur C. Murphy 12/1/1993-1999; Mark D. Anderson
2/1/2000-2006; William F. Dye 2006-2011; Roberta W. Cabot 2011-2014; Jane D. Logston 2014- 8/31/2018 [Bear
Lake / Arcadia became single point charges 11-1-2018]; Kenneth D. VanderLaan (DSA) 5/1/2019- 12/1/2019;
TBS.
Arden UMC [Greater Southwest]
Frederick Fischer 1965-1970; Harrison Harnden 1970-1972; Gordon Spalenka 1972-1975; Wayne Gorsline 19751980; John Moore 1980-1988; Jesse Schwoebell 1988-1995; Jeremy P.H. Williams 1995-2002; Dominic A.
Tommy 2002-2006; James W. Stilwell 2006-2009; [Portage Prairie/Arden two-point charge 2009] O’Ryan Rickard
(RL) 2009-2/9/2020 [Arden single-point charge 2014] Lanny W. Duffel (DSA) 2/2020-2023.
Arenac County: Christ UMC [Central Bay]
Stephen N. Meeks 1967-1971; Robert Porter 1971-1973; Dale E. Brown 1973-1979; Gilbert James MacDonald
1979-1985; Lillian G. Richards 1985-1995; Priscilla J. Seward 1995-1996; Douglas Coone 1996-2000; Margery A.
Schleicher 2000-2003; Timothy S. Woycik 2003-2012; Marcel A. Lamb 2012-2013; Donald Wichert 2013-2019;
(Au Gres merged with Christ) James A. Payne 2019-2021; Russell W. Poirier 7/15/2021-
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Ashley UMC [Central Bay]
Wayne Sparks 1966-1970; William Cox 1970-1972; Marjorie Matthews 6-9/1972; Joseph Dudley Sept. 19721973; Miriam DeMint 1973-1975; Emmett Kadwell 1975- 10/1978; John Ritter 10/1978-1980; Mark Johnston
1980-1982; Donald McLellan 1982-1984; Arthur R. Turner 1984-1990; Glenn C. Litchfield 1990-1996; Robert J.
Besemer 9/1/1996-1999; Jana L. Jirak 1999-2003; Diane L. Gordon 2003-2006; Jon L. Pohl 2006-2011; Mona J.
Dye 2016-9/30/2017; [Ashley/Bannister realigned with Pompeii to become Ashley/Bannister/Pompeii charge
2016] Zella Marie Daniel (DSA) 10/3/2017-12/31/2018; Zella Marie Daniel (PL) 1/1/2019Ashton UMC [Central Bay]
David Dryer 4/1968-1974; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1974-1977; Robert Boyer 1977-1979; Harold R. Simon 1979-1983;
Mark Gaylord-Miles 1983- 1/1985; Pulpit Supply 1- 6/1985; Douglas Kokx 1985-1991; Robert W. Stark 19911996; Valerie M. Sisson 9/16/1996-1998; Valerie M. Hill 1998-1999; David A. Cheyne 1999-2003; Jodie R. Flessner 2003-2012; Scott R. Loomis 2012-2021; Cori R. Clevenger 2021- 2023; David Huhtala (PL 3/4) 20231/31/2024; [to single-point charge 2024]
Auburn UMC [Central Bay]
Harold D. Dakin 1967-1972; Arthur R. Parkin 1972-1977; John E. Marvin (interim); Phillip D. Miles 1977-1980; Joseph H. Ablett 1980-1985; Donald P. Haskell 1985-1992; James D. Weiss 1992-1993; Lawson D. Crane 19932009; Duane M. Harris 2009-2018; Robert D. Nystrom 2018-2022; Carmen Cook 2022Augusta: Fellowship UMC [Greater Southwest]
Marvin Rosa 1967 - 2/1972; Richard Cobb 3/1972-1976; Matthew Walkotten 8/1976-9/1977; Herbert Lowes
2/1978-12/1983; Robert Tomlinson 2/1984-1987; Lloyd Hansen 1987-1988; Nelson Ray 1988-May 1993; Sue Gay
1993-2007; Nelson Hall 2007-2013; Jennifer J. Wheeler 2013-1/16/2017; Scott M. Bouldrey 1/18/2017- 2024;
Avoca UMC [East Winds]
John Thomas 1969-1972; Stephen Chapko 1972-1977; Merle M. Nichols 1977-1978; Darrel Tallman 1978-1988;
Victor L. Studaker 1989-1994; Robert D. Chapman 1994-10/15/2000; Robert I. Kreger 2001-2003; Donna J. Osterhout 2003-2007; Nicholas J. Genoff 2007-2013; Donald L. Wojewski 2013-2018; Julie Krauss 2018-2020; [Applegate, Avoca became 2-point charge 2020] Joseph Fetterly (DSA) 2020- 2022; Joseph Fetterly (PL 1/2) 2022Avondale UMC [Central Bay]
Edward R. Jones 1967-1969; Walter Easton 1969-1971; Daniel L. Reedy 1971-1972; H. Howard Fuller 19731975; Laurence Waterhouse 6 - 10/1975; Stanley Hayes 10/1975-3/1984; Gerald Welsh 1984-1990; Donald L.
Buege 1990-1/2006; Jon Pohl 1/15 - 6/30/2006; Jean A. Crabtree (DSA) 11/5/2006-7/2007; Russell Morgan
(DSA) 7/8/2007-2012; Kara L Burns (CLM) 7/22/2012-2014; TBS [Evart, Sears, and Avondale became a 3-point
charge 8/1/2021] Jean Smith 8/1/2021-2023; John D. Messner 2023- 2024 [Evart, Avondale, and Hersey became
3-point charge 2023] James E. Britt (RE 1/2) 2024Azalia UMC [Heritage]
John McNaughton 1968-1969; Gary R. Imms 1969-1976; John J. Landon 1976 - 3/1978; James B. Lumsden 3/1978-12/1978; D. Byron Coleman 12/1978-1982; Mildred M. Hiner 1982-1984; Donald C. Schark 1984-1986;
David W. Purdue 1986-1991; William M.Clemmer (interim 6-8/1991); Diana K. Goudie 9/1/1991-8/31/1994; William Michael Clemmer 9/1/1994-2/16/2003; Richard E. Burstall 3/1/2003-2007; Edward L. Tam 2007-10/31/2007;
Ruth A. McCully 11/1/2007-11/15/2009; Courtney D. Williams 11/16/2009-12/31/2013; Christopher Butson
1/1/2014-2019; Beatrice S. Alghali 2019-2021; Bradley S. Luck 2021- 2023 ; Paula Vergowven (assoc) 20212022; [Dundee, Azalia, London became 3-point charge 2021] Pulpit Supply (overseen by Bradley Luck) 20222023; [Azalia/London became a circuit with Milan: Marble Memorial 2023] Matthew West 2023Bad Axe: First UMC [East Winds]
Jack E. Giguere 1969-1971; Byron G. Hatch 1971-1972; Ross N. Nicholson 1972-1977; Kenneth R. Colton 19771978; David A. Stout 1978-1990; William R. Wright 1990-2006; Gregory E. Rowe 2006-2008; Mary Jean Love
2008-12/1/2010; Donna J. Cartwright (interim) 1/1/2011-2011; Philip Tousley 2011-2020 [Ubly Regional Church
2018; Bad Axe: First / Minden City / Ubly formed Bad Axe Cooperative Parish 7/1/2019] Timothy G. Callow 2020[Ubly and Minden City closed; Bad Axe to single charge 1/1/2022] [became a circuit with Cass City 2024]
Baldwin: Covenant Community UMC [Western Waters]
Rebecca Neal Niese 1984-1988; Dale Peter Ostema 1988-1/1993; Reva Hawke May 1993-1995; Mary S. Brown
1995-10/15/1998; David A. Cheyne 1/16/1999-6/30/1999; Nelson Hall 1999-2005; Karen J. Sorden 2005-2012;
James A. Richie 2012-1/31/2015; [Baldwin: Covenant Community / Chase-Barton became cross-district circuit
2015] Lyle J. Ball 2015-2022; Cherlyn McKanders (RL) 2022Bancroft UMC [Heritage]
Lawrence C. Brooks 1969-1970; Meldon E. Crawford 1970-1975; Thomas E. Hart 1975-8/1980; Willard A. King
9/1980 - 3/15/1985; Raymond D. Field 1985-1988; Katherine J. Rairick 1988-1990; Philip D. Voss 19907/31/1997; James M. Mathews 8/1/1997-9/30/2001; Frederic G. Heath 10/1/2001-2003; Richard B. Brown 20032005; Jeremy T. Peters 2005-2008; Jeremy P. Benton 2008-2011; Patricia Elliott 2011-2015; Robert Forsyth
12/1/2015-3/1/2017; Terry A Euper 4/1/ - 6/30/2017; Coleen Wilsdon 2017-2023; Scott Herald 2023-
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Bangor: Simpson UMC [Greater Southwest]
Wayne C. Reece Oct. 1966-1970; Charles D. McNary 1970-1977; Lawrence D. Higgins 1977-1981; Robert C.
Carson 1981-1984; Morris J. Reinhart 1984-1987; Robert E. Tomlinson 1987-1989; James E. Hodge 1989-1994;
Sandra B. Hoffman 1994-2007; Thomas A. Davenport 2007-2016; Mona K. Joslyn 2016- 2021; Corey M. Simon
2021Bannister UMC [Central Bay]
Wayne Sparks 1966-1970; William Cox 1970-1972; Marjorie Matthews 6 - 9/1972; Joseph Dudley Sept. 19721973; Miriam DeMint 1973-1975; Emmett Kadwell 1975-10/1978; John Ritter 10/1978-1980; Mark Johnston 19801982; Donald McLellan 1982-1984; Arthur R. Turner 1984-1990; Glenn C. Litchfield 1990-1996; Robert J.
Besemer 9/1/1996-1999; Jana L. Jirak 1999-2003; Diane L. Gordon 2003-2006; Jon L. Pohl 2006-2011; Mona J.
Dye 2016-9/30/2017; [Ashley/Bannister realigned with Pompeii to become Ashley/Bannister/Pompeii charge
2016] Zella M. Daniel (DSA) 10/3/2017-Dec. 31, 2018; Zella M. Daniel (PL) 1/1/2019Bark River UMC [Northern Skies]
David M. Liscomb 1969-1973; Walter David 1973-1978; Jack Lancaster 1978-1980; Michael L. Peterlin 19801991; Christine J. Bergquist 1991-2020; [Escanaba: First, Bark River became 2-point charge 2020] Ryan C. Edwardson 2020-2022; Laura E. Feliciano-Esperanza 2022- 2023; [Escanaba Central, Escanaba First, and Bark
River became 3-point charge 7/1/2022] David A. Wichert 2023Barnard UMC [Northern Skies]
Stanley Hayes 1967-1970; Lester Priest 1970-1/1/1974; Daniel Minor 4/1974-1981; Betty Burton 1981-1982;
Glenn Britton 1982-1983; Supply pastor 1983-8/1985; Robert Bellairs 8/1985-1996; Bernard W. Griner (DSA)
1996-1997; Eugene L. Baughan 1997-2002; D. Michael Maurer 2002-11/10/2008; Ralph Posnik (DSA)
11/23/2008; Ralph Posnik 11/15/2009-2014; Craig A. Pahl 2014-2022; Karen Harriman 2022Barry County: Woodland UMC [Greater Southwest]
Claude Ridley 1968-1972; Richard Erickson 1972-1976; Clinton Bradley-Galloway 1976-1981; Constance Hefflefinger 1981-1984; Glenn Wegner 1984-1987; Robert Kersten 1987-1991; Carl Litchfield 1991-2000; Geraldine M.
Litchfield (Assoc.) 1/1993-1994; Soo Han Yoon 8/1/2000-1/31/2001; Robert E. Smith 2/1/2001-12/31/2003; Mary
Schippers-DeMunter (DSA) 2004-2008; James E. Fox (DSA) 7/22/2008-2011; Gary L. Simmons (1/4) 2011-2015;
[Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Kathleen Smith (RL) 2015Barryton: Faith UMC [Central Bay]
Thomas Tarrant 1967-3/1969; Isaac Sayers March 1969-1975; Altha Barnes 1975-1979; Lyle Heaton 1979-1984;
Jean Crabtree 1984-1990; Pulpit Supply 1990-1991; Arthur C. Murphy 1991-12/1/1993; William W. Dornbush 1/16/30/1994; Timothy J. Miller 1994-1995; Kevin Parkins 1995-1998; Robert E. Smith 7/16/1998-2/1/2001; James E.
Cook (DSA) 2001-2/28/2002; Merged with Chippewa Lake 1/1/2002; Brian R. Bunch 3/1/2002-2005; name
changed to Barryton Faith 2005; Ronald DeGraw 8/1/2005-11/6/2005; James L. Breithaupt 3/15/2006-10/19/2009;
Joseph Beavan 1/15/2010-2014; Bryan K. Kilpatrick 2014-2017; Raymond Johnson (DSA) (1/4) 12/1/2017- 2018;
TBS [Barryton: Faith became single station 2017]
Bath UMC [Heritage]
Alma Glotfelty 1968-1970; Tom Daggy 1970-1971; Clarence Keith 1971-1976; Dan Miles 6 - 12/1976; Tom Peters
2/1977-1993; Raymond D. Field 1993-1998; Nancy L. Bessemer 1998-2003; Thomas L. Truby 10/15/2003-2006;
Beatrice K. Robinson 2006-2007; Mark G. Johnson 2007-2015; Matthew D. Kreh 2015- 2024; David LaLone
2024Battle Creek: Chapel Hill UMC [Greater Southwest]
Royce Robinson 1968-1973; William J. Richards 1973-5/1976; Heath T. Goodwin 5/1976-1981; Donald Scranton
1981-1985; Joseph J. Bistayi 1985-1993; James M. Gysel 1993-2011; Robert J. Mayo 2011-2013; Chad M. Parmalee 2013-2022; Janet S. Wilson (Assoc.) 1/1/2018- 2/28/2023; [Battle Creek: Birchwood / Battle Creek: Trinity
UMC merged with Battle Creek: Chapel Hill 7/1/2018] Julia Elmore 2022Battle Creek: Christ UMC [Greater Southwest]
Gaylord Howell 1966-1973; Chester Erickson 1973-1978; Morris Bauman 1973-1/1983; Kenneth Vaught 1/19831986; B. James Varner 1986-1992; John Charter 11/1992-1/1/1999; Bruce R. Kintigh 11/1999-2007; Carolyn A.
Robinson-Fisher 2007-2011; Scott M. Bouldrey 2011-2015; Brian E. Steele 2015-2018; [BC: Christ / BC: Washington Heights became a two-point charge 2017] Crystal C. Thomas 2018-2020; Carolyn Robinson-Fisher 7/1/7/22.2020; [Battle Creek: Christ became single station 2020] Janet S. Wilson 9/8/2020Battle Creek: Convis Union UMC [Greater Southwest]
Howard McDonald 1968-1973; Willard Gilroy 1973-1979; Dennis Paulson 1979 - 4/1983; Linda D. Stoddard May
1983 - 12/1991; Larry W. Rubingh 1/1992-1997; Lewis A. Buchner 1997-2001; David L. Litchfield 2001-2006;
Sueann Hagan 2006-2017; Eric Iden (DSA) 8/1/2017- 12/31/2017; Andrea L Johnson 1/1/2018- 2020; [Bellevue,
BC: Convis Union 2-point charge 2020] Margaret M. Sandlin 2020- 2023. [became a circuit with Battle Creek:
First, 7/15/2023] Lawrence J. French (FL 7/30/2023-
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Battle Creek: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
John Tennant 1966-1/1973; David Lee Miles (Assoc.) 1967-1971; Charles Fry 1/1973-1978; Howard Lyman 19781982; Neil Bintz 7- 11/1982; Merle Broyles (interim) 11/1982 - 1/1983; Roy Testolin, Pastoral Counselor 19901999; Dale Brown 1/1983-1993; Ron L. Keller 1993-1998; Karen S. Wheat 1998-2002; William P. Myers, Jr.
2002-4/15/2007; Donald R. Ferris 2007- 2/1/2009; Billie R. Dalton 3/1/2009-3/5/2014; David L. Morton (Ret.) 3/5 6/30/2014; Marshall C. Murphy 2014- ; Scott M. Bouldrey 2014-2015; Douglas W. Vernon (Assoc.) (Ret.) 20152016; Michael T. Conklin (Ret.) 2016-2018; Linda J. Farmer-Lewis (Ret.) 2018-2019; Susan Trowbridge 20191/31/2021; Janet S. Wilson 2/1- 6/30/2021; Lawrence J. French (PL) 2021-2023; [became a circuit with Battle
Creek: Convis Union 7/15/2023] Lawrence J. French (FL) 7/30/2023Battle Creek: Newton UMC [Greater Southwest]
Howard M May 1968-1970; Donald Fry 1970-1971; Ray Grienke 1971-1/1974; Ray McBratnie 1/1974-1976; Kenneth Curtis 1976-1981; Harry Johnson 1981-1985; Gary Kintigh 1985-1993; Charles M. Shields 1993-1995; Michael Baker-Streevy 1995-11/16/1999; Charles Edward Rothy 2000-2003; Richard Duane Wilson 2003-2008;
Nancy G. Powers 2008-2012; Sally Harrington (OR) 2012-2016; Robert J. Freysinger 2016-2019; Connor James
Bailey (DSA) 2019-2020; Cori R. Clevenger (DSA) 7/15/2020 - 4/17/2021; Patricia A. Pebley (RL) 4/18/2021Battle Creek: Washington Heights UMC [Greater Southwest]
Donald Grant 1967-1972; John L. Thompkins 9/1972-1975; Pulpit Supply 1975-1976; Clifton Bullock 19762/1991; Herbert Griffin (Assoc.) 1990-1993; Russell McReynolds 1991-1996; Howard (Rick) McKire 1996 2/27/1997; Curnell Graham 1997-2002; James A. Richie 2002-2009; Sandra V. Douglas Bibilomo (1/4) 20092011; Marshall C. Murphy 2011-2017; Brian E. Steele 2017-2018; [BC: Christ / BC: Washington Heights became a
two-point charge 2017] Crystal C. Thomas 2018-2020; [BC: Washington Hts became single station 2020] Cleoria
French 2020Bay City: Grace UMC [Central Bay]
[New Church Start 7/1/2013] Leonard Clevenger 2013-2015; Eric Kieb 2015Bay City: Grace UMC – East Campus [Central Bay]
[Bay City: Grace merged with Bay City: Fremont 6/30/2016] Eric Kieb 2016Beaverton UMC [Central Bay]
A. H. Keesler 1967-1970; Zina B. Bennett Jr. 1970-1975; Vernon Wyllys 1975-1979; Bruce C. Hatch 1979-1986;
Janet M. Larner 1986-1991; David K. Stewart Sr. 1991-7/31/2000; Frederick LaMere 8/1/2000-2002; Linda Jo
Powers 2002-2009; Lynn F. Chappell 2009-1/1/2021; [Beaverton: First is satellite of Gladwin: First, by adoption
merger 1/1/2021; Beaverton: First renamed New Beginnings UMC - Beaverton Campus, 8/11/2021] David K Stewart 2022- 8/1/2023 [Adoption merger dissolved 8/1/2023, became single charge] David K Stewart (RE 1/4)
8/1/2023- 12/31/2023; James Britt (RE 1/4) 2/1/2024- 6/30/2024; Cindy Gibbs (RL 1/4) 2024.
Belding UMC [Central Bay]
Ross E. Tracy 1966-1972; Eugene A. Lewis 1972-1977; Richard A. Strait 1977-1981; Ellen A. Brubaker 19811983; William D. Carr 7 - 10/1983; C. David Hainer 11/1983-10/1988; Theodore F. Cole 10/1988-1991; Nathaniel
W. Johnson 1991- 8/31/1996; Charles A. Williams 2/15/1997-1/1/1999; Connie Shatz 1999-2012; [Turk Lake/Belding two-point charge 2012] Kimberly A. DeLong 8/15/2012- 2013; [Greenville First/Turk Lake/Belding Cooperative
Parish 2013] Kimberly A. DeLong (Deacon) 2013-2015; Stephen MG Charnley 2013-2014; Stephen F. Lindeman
2013-2014; Donald E. Spachman 2014- 2016; Eric Mulanda (Assoc) 2/15 -8/1/ 2015 [cooperative parish renamed Flat River Cooperative Parish 2015]; Joseph K. Caldwell (CLM/DSA) 8/1/2015-2016; Donna Jean Sperry
2016-2022 [Flat River Cooperative Parish became 3-point charge 2020 w/ Ionia: Easton, Belding, and Turk Lake
further re-aligned 1/1/2021 to 2 charges on a circuit – Belding/Turk Lake/Ionia: Easton.] Melissa Wagner 20229/30/2024.
Bellaire: Community UMC [Northern Skies]
James Lavengood 9/1965-9/1969; Gerald Welsh 10/1969-1976; Alan Volkema 1976-1977; Garth Smith 19771981; David Litchfield 1981-1987; Gordon Spalenka 1987-1991; Richard A. Powell 1991-1998; DSA 1998; Mary
S. Brown 10/16/1998-2009; Carl Q. Litchfield 2009-2013; Peggy A. Boltz 2013-716/2014; Eric M. Falker
9/24/2014-2019; Daniel J.W. Phillips 2019- 2024; Scott P. Lindenberg 2024Belleville: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Allen B. Rice II 1965-1969; Charles Dibley 1969-1973; Joy E. Arthur 1973-1982; George E. Spencer 1982-1989;
Mary E. Hoff (assoc) 1983-1987; Edwin C. Hoff (assoc) 1983-1/4/1999; Richard O. Griffith 1989-1991; R. LaVere
Webster 1991-1994; David Strong 1994-1998; John N. Grenfell, III 1998-2007; James J. Walker 2007-2020; Mary
K. Butler-Loring 2020-2023; Gregory Buchner 2023-
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Bergland UMC [Northern Skies]
Zina Bennett 1966-1970; Lloyd Christler 1970-1972; James Hilliard 1970-1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971-1975;
Roger Gedcke 1972-1979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975-1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed
Hingelburg 1979-1981; Robert Thornton 1981-1983; Deane Wyllys 1983-1987; Charles H. West 1987-1993; Margaret H. West 1987-1993; Earleen VanConant 1993-1997; Clarence VanConant 1993-1997; Timothy C. Dibble
1997-2000; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2000-6/15/2002; Theodore A. Trudgeon 2003-2019; [White Pine Community /
Ewen / Bergland three-point charge 7/1/2019] Rosemary R. DeHut 2019-12/31/2020; Peter A. LeMoine 2021[Realigned: White Pine/Bergland charge became circuit with Rockland and Ontonagon, 12/31/2023]
Berrien County: Lakeside UMC [Greater Southwest]
Robert Carson 1958-1964; Laurence R. Grubaugh 1964-1968; John Bullock 1968-1974; Robert Pumfery 19741979; Pulpit Supply 1979-1981; Charles Tooman 1981-1982; Gregory Wood 1982-1985; B. Gordon Barry 19851988; Steven Pearson 1988-1990; Ruth Haynes-Merrifield 1990-1995; Sherri L. Swanson 1995-9/1/1999; George
W. Lawton (DSA) 9/1/1999-2001; George W. Lawton (PL) 2001-2007; George W. Lawton (RL) 2007-9/2/2019;
George W. Lawton (RL) 12/1/2019-2020; Brenda L. Ludwig 2020Beverly Hills UMC [Greater Detroit]
Robert Boley 1961-1970; Donna Lindberg 1970-1972; Howard Childs 1970-1974; William Verhelst 1974-1979;
John W. Bray 1979-1989; Scott Wilkinson 1989-1995; Samuel V. White, III 1995-11/24/1996; Juanita J. Ferguson
1997-1998; Stephen K. Perrine 1998-2003; John K. Benissan 2003- 7/31/2008; David E. Huseltine 8/1/20082013; Suzanne Walls 2013-2015; Anthony J. Ballah 2016-2022; Ava Euper 2022- 8/31/2023; Beatrice Alghali
2024Birch Run UMC [East Winds]
Peyton E. Loy 1962-1970; Gordon D. Everett 1/1970 - 1973; Thomas J. Wood 1973-1980; James D. Jacobs
1980-1989; Dale E. Brown 1989-1999; Sang Yoon (Abraham) Chun 1999-2005; Alonzo E. Vincent 2005-2007;
Clifford J. Schroeder, III 2007-2013; Paul G. Donaldson 2013-2015; Rey C. B. Mondragon 2015-2020; Laura E.
Feliciano 2020-2022; Steffani Glygoroff (FL) 8/1/2022-2023; Steffani Glygoroff (DSA) 2023- 12/31/2023. [became
circuit with Henderson 1/1/2024] Penelope Nunn (3/4) 1/1/2024- 2024; [returned to single station 2024]
Birmingham: Embury UMC [Greater Detroit]
Albert E. Hartoog 1966-1969; Timothy R. Hickey 1969-1973; Terry Allen (assoc) 1973-1974; Thomas Macaulay
(assoc) 1974-12/31/1977 James D. Parker 1973-1979; Haxton H. Patterson 1979-12/1981; William E. Frayer
1/1982- 10/1982; James A. Smith 1/1983-1988; Philip Seymour 1988- 9/1/1995; James R. Rupert 10/1/19951997; Linda J. Donelson 1997-9/30/2000; Mary L Mallory 2/1/2001-2006; Elizabeth A. Hill 2006-2010; Carter Cortelyou 2010-2013; Theodore Whitely 2013-2014; Jean Snyder 2014-2015; Karen Y. Noel 2015-2018; Jean Snyder
2018-2020; Esrom Shaw 2020-2022; Carolyn Jones (RL) 2022-2023; [Detroit: Resurrection and Birmingham: Embury became a circuit 7/1/2022] [circuit with Resurrection separated 2023] Sharon Appling (CLM/DSA 1/4) 20232024; [became a circuit with Madison Heights 2024] John Ilunga Ngoie Kabala 2024Birmingham: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
G. Ernest Thomas 1962-1972; William Lovejoy (assoc) 1960-1969; James W. Wright 1972-1982; William H.
Fraser (assoc) 1967-1969; John Bunce 1968-1978 (assoc); G. Bryn Evans (assoc) 1970-1981; J. Bruce Brown
(assoc) 1971-1973; Thomas H. Beaven (assoc) 1973-1979; Hal Weemhoff (assoc) 1977-1980; Douglas Vernon
(assoc) 1979-1984; Robert Paul Ward 1982-1993; Evans C. Bentley (assoc) 1980-1983; Charles H. Beynon
(assoc) 1983- 12/1995; Ronald K. Fulton (assoc) 1983- 2/1988; William R. Wright (assoc) 1985-1990; Juanita
Ferguson (assoc) 1990-1993; Bruce Denton (assoc) 1988-1995; Bruce Petrick (assoc) 1993-1995; William Ritter
1993-2005; Matthew J. Hook (assoc.) 1995-2002; Melody P. Hurley (assoc.) 1995-1998; Mariane Meir (assoc.)
1995-1997; Linda J. Farmer-Lewis (assoc) 6/1/1998-1/1/1999; Lisa M. McIlvenna (assoc) 9/1/1999-2004; Scott A.
Harmon (assoc) 2002-2003; Taek H. Kim (assoc) 2002-2004; Lynn M. Hasley (assoc) 2004-10/1/2008; Jeffrey S.
Nelson (assoc) 2004-2009; Carl T. Gladstone (deacon) 2004-2008; John E. Harnish 2005-2013; Brian William
(assoc) 2009-2012; Monica L. William (assoc) 2009-2012; Gary Haller (co-pastor) 2013-2017; Laurie Haller (copastor) 2013-7/14/2016; Lindsey M. Hall (assoc) 2013-2020; Zack Dunlap (assoc.; Path One Internship) 2015Suzanne Walls (Assoc) 2014-2016; Daniel J.C. Hart (assoc) 2016-2019; Elbert Dulworth 6/11/2017-2022 ; Shawn
Lewis-Lakin (sr assoc) 2017- ; Susanne E. Hierholzer (assoc) 2019- 2024; Sarah N Alexander (deacon) 2019- ;
Rachael M. Dunlap (assoc) 2020-2022 ; Charles Boayue 2022Birmingham: First UMC - Berkley First Campus [Greater Detroit]
[satellite campus of Birmingham: First, 7/1/2015] Gary Haller (co-pastor) 2013-2017; Laurie Haller (co-pastor)
2013-7/14, 2016; Elbert Dulworth 6/11/2017-2022; Rachael M. Dunlap (assoc) 2020- 2022; Charles Boayue Jr.
2022-
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Blanchard-Pine River UMC [Central Bay]
Harold E. Arman 1968-1969; Leslie D. Smith 1969-1977; James C. Sabo-Shuler 1977-1980; James W. Burgess
1980-1986; M. Christopher Lane 1986-1990; Paula J Duffey 1990-1998; Dale A. Golden 1998-2005; Paulette G.
Cheyne 2005-2006; Melody L Olin (DSA) 2006; Melody L Olin 11/15/2006-2010; Lawrence Wonsey 2010-2014;
Russell D. Morgan 2014-2016; [Blanchard-Pine River became a single-point charge 2016; Shepherd / BlanchardPine River became 2-point charge 2017] Janet M. Larner 2017-2020; [Blanchard-Pine River/Shepherd became
single-point charges 1/1/2019] William W. Chu 2020-2023; William Chu 2023- [Mt Pleasant
Countryside/Trinity/Shepherd/Blanchard-Pine River formed Regional Church (para. 206.3.c.2) 2023.
Blissfield: Emmanuel UMC [Heritage]
Rupert H. Lindley 1961-1974; Robert N. Hicok 1974-1976; Kenneth L. Harris 1976-1981; David J. Hill 1981-1985;
Mark D. Miller (assoc) 1986- 5/1/1989; Robert B. Secrist 1985-1987; Lawrence E. Van Slambrook 1987-1990;
Thomas A. Davenport (assoc) 1989-9/15/1990; John N. Hamilton 1990-1995; Kevin Miles 1995-2002; Robert J.
Easlick 2002-8/31/2004; James G. Simmons (interim) 9/1/2004 - 11/14/ 2004; Harlan E. Sorensen 11/15/2004 11/15/2005; Aaron Kesson 2006-2012; Lawson D. Crane 2012-12/31/2013; Zachary L. Dunlap 1/1/2013 - 2015;
Devin Smith 2015-2020; [Blissfield: Emmanuel, Macon two-point charge 2020] [Blissfield: First and Blissfield: Emmanuel 2-point charge 2021] Kelley-Marie Zawodni 2020-2021; Gun Soo Jung 2021- [ became a single charge
2024] supervised by DS 2024Blissfield: First UMC [Heritage]
Floyd A. Ellison 1967-1973; Charles E. Sutton 1973-1980; Arthur V. Norris 1980-1983; Ralph H. Pieper II 19831989; Robert P. Garrett 1989-1994; Walter H. Miller 1994-12/1/2002; Michael Mayo-Moyle 2/1/2003-2010; Paul G.
Donelson 2010-2013; Kristen I. (Parks) Coristine 2013-2019; Gunsoo Jung 2019- 2024; [Blissfield: First and Blissfield: Emmanuel became 2-point charge 2021] [became a circuit with Petersburg 2024] Gunsoo Jung (1/2) 2024Bloomfield Hills: St. Paul UMC [Greater Detroit]
Sam Seizert 1965-1970; Harold Diehl 1970-1972; Douglas Trebilcock 12/1972-1975; Roger Ireson 1975-1979;
David Truran 1979-1983; Guenther Branstner 1983-1989; Pauline S. Hart 1989-1995; James E. Greer, II 199511/15/2000; Steven Gjerstad 11/16/2000- 2002; Alan J. Hanson 2002-2007; Robert D. Schoenhals 2007-2010;
Leonard Clevenger 2010-2013; Frederick Sampson, III 2013 - 12/31/2019; Joseph J. Bistayi (interim) 3/156/30/2020; Maurice R. Horne 2020-2022; Brian Steele 2022- 12/31/2023- [merged with Troy: First 1/1/2024]
Bowne Center UMC [Western Waters]
Beulah Poe 1962-1971; Carter Miller 1971-1973; John Eversole 1973-1977; Keith Avery 6-10/1977; Albert
Sprague 10/1977- 1/1978; Herb Kinsey 1/1978 -5/1979; Martin Fox 5/1979 - 10/1982; Herb Kinsey 10/1982-1983;
Harold Diepert 1983-3/1985; Margaret Peterson 1985-1989; Jill Rose 7/12/1989; Lloyd Hansen 12/1989-1990;
Todd Thompson 1990-1995; Bryan Schneider-Thomas 1995-2000; Dominic A. Tommy 2000-2002; Dean Irwin
Bailey (RE) 2002-2014; Andrew Jackson (Ret.) 2014-2016 ; Robert D. Wright 2016-2023; Cathy Rafferty (FE 1/4)
2023Boyne City: Compass Community Church [Northern Skies]
R.J. McBratnie 1965-1970; Don Silvis 1967-1969; Bruce Pierce 1970-12/1973; Ray Grienke 1/15/1974-1981; Forest Crum 1981-1983; Michael T. Conklin 1983-1989; John Backoff 1989- 4/1991; Max Gladding 4- 6/1991; Gary
D. Bondarenko 1991-2000; Carl Q. Litchfield 2000-2005; Wayne E. McKenney 2005-2014; Michael Neihardt
2014-2015; Eun Sik Poy 9/1/2015-2021; [Boyne City/Boyne Falls realigned w/Epsilon in 3-point charge 2016]
David Huhtala (assoc) 2021-2022;Sarah Hescheles 2021- Boyne City/Boyne Falls 2-point charge, 7/1/2022];
[Boyne City single-point charge 4/1/2023] [changed name from Boyne City UMC to Compass Community Church
12/14/2023]
Boyne Falls UMC [Northern Skies]
R.J. McBratnie 1965-1970; Bruce Pierce 1970-12/1973; Ray Grienke 1/15/1974-1981; Forest Crum 1981-1983;
Michael T. Conklin 1983-1989; John Backoff 1989-4/1991; Max Gladding (RL) 4 - 6/1991; Gary D. Bondarenko
1991-2000; Carl Q. Litchfield 2000-2005; Wayne E. McKenney 2005-2014; Michael Neihardt 2014-2015; Eun Sik
Poy 9/1/2015—2021 [Boyne City / Boyne Falls realigned w/ Boyne City / Boyne Falls / Epsilon 2016] David
Huhtala (assoc) 2021-2022; Sarah Hescheles 2021-3/31/2023; [Boyne Falls became a circuit with the Mancelona
charge 4/1/2023] Douglas Obwoge 4/1/2023Bradley: Indian Mission UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lewis White Eagle Church 1972-1990; Pulpit Supply 1990-1992; David G. Knapp 1992-1995; Timothy J. Miller
1995-1999; John Pesblakal (DSA) 1999- 8/31/2001; Calvin Hill 9/1/2001-2003; Wesley S. Rehberg (DSA) 20032005; Sandra VandenBrink, 1/16/2005- 2013; Sandra VandenBrink, Director, Senior Meals Program 2013- 2014 ;
Nancy L. Boelens 2013-12/15/2015; Ronald T Williamson (DSA) 1/1/2016-11/30/ 2017; Ronald Todd Williamson
(LP) 12/1/2017-2022; Sandra VandenBrink (RL) 2022-2024; [merged with Salem Indian Mission 2024]
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Breckenridge UMC [Central Bay]
Allen Wittrup 1966-1969; Gilbert Heaton 1969-1972; Birt Beers 1972-1977; Philip Brown 1977-1983; Molly Turner
1983-1990; Stanley Hayes 1990-1994; David L. Miles 1994-1999; Emilie Forward 1999-2005; Dale A. Golden
2005-2013; Paul W. Thomas 2013-8/3/2015; William F. Dye 9/1/2015-2017; Mark G. Johnson (RE) 2017-2019;
Cleoria M. French 2019-2020; [St. Louis: First, Breckenridge became 2-point charge 2020] Billie Lou Gillespie
2020- 2024; Billie Lou Gillespie-Brown (RL) 2024Brethren: Epworth UMC [Western Waters]
Ward Pierce 1967-1971; Floyd Soper 1986-1993; Russell M. Garrigus (Ret) (DSA) 1993-2002; Lemuel O. Granada 2003-2005; Carl Greene (DSA) 2005; Carl Greene, 11/12/2005-2011; Colleen A. Wierman (1/4) 2011-2014;
[Brethren Epworth / Grant became single-point charges 2014] Judy Coffey (DSA) 2014-12/1/2015; Beverley J.
Williams, 12/1/2015-2016; Laurie M. Koivula 2016-2018; [Mesick/Harrietta/Brethren three-point charge 2016] Laurie M. Koivula 2018-2019; [Mesick/Brethren two-point charge 2018] Anika Kasper (DSA) 7/14/2019-2020; Russell
W. Poirier (DSA) 2020; Russell W. Poirier 3/1 - 6/30/2021; [single-point charge 2021] Daniel Wallington 20212022; [Mesick and Brethren: Epworth 2-point charge 7/1/2022] James R Skiver (DSA) 2022-12/31/2022; James R
Skiver (PL) 1/1/2023- 3/31/2023. [single charge 4/1/2023] [became circuit with Mesick 11/1/2023] Michael Riegler
(RE 1/2) 11/1/2023Bridgman: Faith UMC [Greater Southwest]
Walter Easton 1968-1969; David Lutz 1969-1/1970; Arthur & Molly Turner 4/1970-1971; Merritt Edner 1971-1972;
Wayne Babcock 1972-12/1974; Stanley Buck 1/1975-12/1981; Daniel Graber 1/1982-1983; Joan Hamlin 19831985; Laura Truby 1985-1/1987; Richard Bates March-11/1987; Ross Bunce 11/1987-1988; B. Gordon Barry
1988-1993; Bradley S. Bartelmay 1993-5/1/2000; Terrill M. Schneider 5/1/2000-10/1/2018; Ashlei K. Horn (DSA)
10/28/2018 [Bridgman single-point charge 10/1/2018] Ashlei K. Horn 1/1- 6/30/2020; Bradley K. Heiple (DSA)
2020- 2023; [Bridgman: Faith and Scottdale became a circuit, 2022.] [Single charge 2023.]
Brighton: First UMC [Heritage]
Robert C. Brubaker 1964-1969; W. Herbert Glenn 1969-1973; Kearney Kirkby 1973-1977; Richard C. Cheatham
1977-1988; Benjamin Bohnsack 1988-1997; Karen D. Poole (assoc) 1988-1993; Patricia A. Green (assoc.) 19931995; Kristine J. Sigal (assoc.) 1995-2000; Gilson M. Miller 1997-2008; Adam W. Bissell (assoc) 2000-2003; Jennifer Browne (assoc.) 2003-2006; Scott Crostek (assoc.) 2006-2009; Loretta M. Job (deacon) 2007-2018; Sherry
L. Parker-Lewis 2008-2020; John W. Ball (assoc) 2009-2013; Paul S. Hahm (assoc.) 2013-2015; Robert F. Fuchs
(assoc.) 2017-2020; Lindsay M. Hall (co-pastor) 2020- ; Jonathan E. Reynolds (co-pastor) 2020Brighton: First UMC- Whitmore Lake: Wesley Campus [Heritage]
Walter R. Damberg 1968-1970; Robert C. Strobridge 1970-1972; Dwight W. Murphy 1972-1976; Larry J. Peacock
1976-1979; Ronald K. Fulton 1979-1983; Timothy S. Woycik 1983-1993; Robert J. Easlick 1993-2001; Sandra L.
Tannery 2001- 8/15/2009; Fred Cooley (interim) 8/16/2009-9/20/2009; Frederick M. Hatfield 9/21/2009-2018; Robert F. Fuchs (campus pastor) 2017-2020; Lindsay M. Hall (co-pastor) 2020- ; Jonathan E. Reynolds (co-pastor)
2020Britton: Grace UMC [Heritage]
John D. Lover, 1966-1969; Luren J. Strait 1969-1972; Gerald R. Parker 1972-1973; Robert L. Porter 1973-1976;
John D. Roach 1976-1979; Kenneth C. Reeves 1979-1982; Thomas E. Sumwalt 1982-1985; Martha C. Ball 19853/31/1991; Stuart L. Proctor 5/1/1991-1993; David A. Eardley 1993-1997; Marianne M. Meier 1997-1998; Nicholas
W. Scroggins 1998-2002; Amy Mayo-Moyle 2002-2010; Richard E. Burstall 2010-2014; Mark Zender 2014-2019;
[Britton: Grace/Macon two-point charge 2019] Ruth A. VanderSande 2019-2020; [Britton: Grace single-point 2020]
William R. Lass 2020Bronson: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lloyd A. Phillips 1961-10/1969; Gordon E. Spalenka 10/1969-1972; Charles W. Richards 1972-1977; Eldon C.
Schram 1977-10/1980; Paul Walter 10- 12/1980; A. Edward Perkins 12/1980-4/1987; Marilyn Barney 4- 5/1987;
Milton John Palmer 5/1987-1990; Gerald L. Welsh 1990-1994; Robert D. Nystrom 1994-1998; Mona Joslyn 19982006; Matthew Bistayi 2006-2009; Shane Chellis (DSA) 2009-2010; Shane Chellis (PL) 5/25/2010-2011; Cindy
Veilleux 2011-2015; Samuel C. Gordy 2015-2021; David G. Elmore 2021Brookfield Eaton UMC [Heritage]
John H. King, Jr. 1967-1971; Miriam DeMint 1971-1973; John Morse 1973-3/1976; James Allred 3/1976 - 9/1979;
Pulpit Supply 9/1979-1980; Robert Hundley 1980-1982; Pulpit Supply 7-10/1982; Robert Freysinger 10/19821985; Ronald Brooks 1985-1988; Robert Roth 1988-1990; Isabell Deppe 1990-1991; Charlene Minger 19911995; Geraldine M. Litchfield 1995-2000; Kevin E. Hale 2000-2004; Stephen C. Small 2004-10/1/2004; Irene
Vittoz (DSA) 10/1/2004; Irene Vittoz 11/15/2005-2018; Cari A. Godbehere (DSA) 2018-12/31/2018; Cari A. Godbehere 1/1/2019- 12/31/2019; [Robbins, Brookfield Eaton 2-point charge 2020] Peggy A. Katzmark 2020-2021;
Janet Shaffer 2021-
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Brooks Corners UMC [Central Bay]
Carter Miller 1968-3/1971; Lynn Wagner 3/1971-10/1973; Pulpit Supply 11/1973-1974; Darryl Cook 1974- 5/1977;
Kenneth Kline 1977-1986; Carl Q. Litchfield 1986-1991; Eugene L. Baughan 1991-1997; Brian R. Bunch 19972005; Ronald DeGraw 8/1/2005-11/6/2005; James L. Breithaupt 3/15/2006- 10/19/2009; Joseph L. Beavan
1/15/2010- 2014; Bryan K. Kilpatrick 2014-2017; Irene E Starr 7/1 - 10/22/2017 [Grant Center / Brooks Corners
two-point charge 2017] Timothy Locker (DSA) 1/1 - 6/30/2019; Douglas Obwoge (DSA) 7/7/2019-12/31/2019;
Douglas Obwoge 1/1/2020-2021; Daniel B. Hofmann 2021Brown City UMC [East Winds]
Gloria Haynes 1996-9/30/1998; Arthur R. Stone 11/1/1998- 2004; Lance E. Ness 8/1/2004-2007; Maureen V.
Baker 2007-2013; Dennis Irish 2013-2019; Patrick D. Robbins 2019- 7/30/2023 [Brown City Cooperative Parish:
with Omard 7/1/2019; Brown City single-point 2021] Bruce R. McCumons (Assoc) (DSA) 10/1/2020-2021. [2-point
charge with Yale 8/1/2023] Joseph R. Baunoch (RE) 8/1/2023- 10/1/2023. [became single-point charge under DS
supervision 10/1/2023] Wallace “Pete” Crawford (RE 1/2) 2024Buchanan: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
C. Robert Carson 1966-1972; Ronald Entenman 1972-1979; Ward D. Pierce 1979-1985; Paul D. Mazur 19851987; Curtis E. Jensen 1987-1/1996; William P. Sanders 2/2/1996-2003; David W. Meister 2003-2006; Rob A.
McPherson 2006-2018; Ellen D. Bierlein 2018-2022; William Walters (DSA) 2022-2023; [Buchanan: First and
Pokagon became a circuit 2022] [circuit separated 2023] William Walters (1/2) 2023; Cynthia Veilleux (FL)
7/3/2023Burnips UMC [Greater Southwest]
Ron Smith 10/1991-1997; Kenneth C. Reeves 1997-2004; Anthony C. Shumaker 2004-2008; Richard A. Fritz
2008-2014; Nancy J. Patera 2014-2017; Craig H. VanBeek (DSA) 2017- 12/31/2018; Craig H. VanBeek 1/1/2019Burr Oak UMC [Greater Southwest]
David Draggoo 1967-1971; P.T. Wachterhauser 1971-1974; Larry D. Higgins 1974-1977; Harold Tabor 1977-1978;
Wade S. Panse 1978-3/1982; Dan Bennett 1982-1983; Timothy Boal 1983-1986; John Buker 1986-1988; William
Bills 1988-1991; Brian Rafferty 1991-1993; Ruth A. Bonser 1993-1994; Emilie Forward 1994-1999; Martin Cobb
1999-2001; William Chu 2001-2003; Melanie S. Young (1/2) 2003-2006; Donald J. Graham 2007-2012; John
Sterner 2012-2018; Carl Q Litchfield (RE) 2/15 - 6/30/2018; Carl Q Litchfield (RE) 10/1/2018Burton: Christ UMC [East Winds]
Peyton E. Loy 1/1970-1975; Ralph H. Pieper 1975-1982; William B. Cozadd 1982-1988; Bonnie Byadiah 19831992; Colon Brown 1992-1995; Thomas F. Keef 1988-1994; Trevor A. Herm 1994-2004; Theodore D. Whitely
2004-2006; Janet M. Engler 2006-3/1/2009; Kenneth C. Bracken 2009-12/1/2010; Naylo T. Hopkins 2011-2014;
David Leineke 2014-10/30/2014; David R. Strobe (interim) 11/1/2014-4/30/2019; Brian K. Willingham 5/1/20192024; [Flint: Bristol / Burton: Christ two-point charge 5/1/2019]
Burton: Open Door UMC [East Winds]
Sang (Abraham) Chun 5/1/2022- 6/30/2022 [Atherton and Grand Blanc: Phoenix Vital Merger became Open Door
5/1/2022]; Haley Hansen 2022-4/15/2023; Steven Buck 4/15/2023-2023; Kimberly Metzer 2023Byron Center UMC [Western Waters]
Max Gladding 1966-1975; James C. Grant 1975-1985; Fred Hamlin 1985-1987; William H. Doubblestein 19872004; Cynthia S.L. Greene 2004-2010; Lawrence A. Nichols 2010-2016; Jeffrey O. Cummings 2016-9/8/2021;
James J. Walker (RE) 9/15/2021Cadillac UMC [Western Waters]
George Grettenberger 11/1967-1980; Richard Wilson 1980-1990; Allen D. McCreedy 1990-2000; Dale P. Ostema
2000-2007; Travis Heystek (Assoc.) 9/1/2018-2021; Thomas E. Ball 2007- 2022; Karen Sorden 2022 Cadillac: South Community UMC [Western Waters]
Richard Wilson 11/1966-11/1968; Richard Matson 12/1968-10/1969; Edward Eidins 10/1969-1971; Robert R.
Boyer 1971-1977; Kendall A. Lewis 1977-1981; Donald Fry 1981-1994; James C. Grant 1994-1999; Howard H.
Harvey 1999-2000; Jeffrey Schrock 2000-2004; Kenneth C. Reeves 2004-2006; Kenneth C. Reeves (DSA) 20062007; James J. Mort 2007- 2024; [became a single point charge 2024] Karen Sorden 2024Caledonia UMC [Western Waters]
Edward L. Passenger 1966-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1971; Lloyd Van Lente 1971-1976; Adam Chyrowski 19761980; Robert Tomlinson 1980-1984; Robert Wessman 1984-1990; Bobby Dale Whitlock 1990-1/1996; Norman C.
Kohns 1996-2005; James E. Hodge 2005-2012; Jodie R. Flessner 2012-2019; Elizabeth A Hurd 2019-2022;
Christine Beaudoin 2022- [Caledonia (1/2) and Grand Rapids: South (1/2) became a circuit 2022.]
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Calhoun County: Homer UMC [Heritage]
Ronald Wise 1968-1969; Orvel Lundberg 1969-1970; E. Lenton Sutcliffe 1970-1971; Daniel D. Corl 1971-1973;
Philip Rice 1975-1979; John T. Charter 1973-1978; Harold Deipert 1978-1983; Walter Rothfuss 1983-1987; Linda
Farmer-Lewis 9/1987-12/1992; Claudette Haney 4/16/1993-1995; Nelson Ray 1995-1997; Linda J. Burson 19971/1/2000; Mark Mitchell 2000-2008; Thomas P. Fox 2008-2012; Robert P. Stover (RE.) 2012-2022 [Allen charge
(Allen 1/4, Jerome 1/4) became circuit with Calhoun County: Homer (1/4) 7/1/2022] Beverly Clark (PL) 20222024 [Allen and Homer became 2-point charge 11/1/2022] Beverly Clark (RL) 2024- [Homer became circuit with
Allen/Jerome charge 2024]
Calumet UMC [Northern Skies]
Alan DeGraw 1967-1972; James Tuttle 1972-1975; Harold Slater 1975-1978; Wayne Hutson 1978-1983; Dennis N.
Paulson 1983-1987; Robert J. Easlick 1987-1990; David P. Snyder 1990-1993; Nancy G. Sparks 1993-2000; Robert
A. White 2000-2016; Richard B. Brown (assoc) 2000-2003; James Palaszeski 2016-2018; Gunsoo Jung 2018-2019;
[Keweenaw Parish: Calumet / Lake Linden 7/1/2019] James M. Mathews (RA) 2019-2022; Nelson Hall 2022Camden UMC [Heritage]
Karl L. Zeigler 1968-1969; John H. Gurney 1969-8/970; Joseph Huston 8/1970-1972; Richard Huskey 1972-1974;
J. Brian Selleck 1974 - 2/1976; Robert P. Stover 3/1976-1980; Stephen Beech 1980-1983; Larry W. Rubingh
1983-1987; Frederick G. Hamlin 1987-1994; Russell K. Logston 1994-1996; Diane Stone 11/16/1996-2004; Edward Mohr 2004-2010; Trevor McDermont 2010-2013; Frederick G. Cain (OR) 2013- 8/31/2023; [Camden/Montgomery/Stokes Chapel charge became a circuit with Hudson: First 9/1/2023] Brian Comiskey 9/1/2023Canton: Cherry Hill UMC [Heritage]
Reinhardt E. Niemann 1961-1969; Dwight W. Murphy 1969-1972; Leonard C. Ritzler 1972-1977; Bert Hosking
1977-1986; John R. Henry 1986-1988; Randy J. Whitcomb 1988-1993; Marjorie H. Munger 1993-1998; Lawrence
A. Wik 1998-2005; Latha Ravi 2005-2008; Frederick M. Hatfield 2008- 8/15/2008; Merlin H. Pratt 8/15/2008- 2011;
Mark Zender 2011-2014; Naylo T. Hopkins 2014-2016; Michael Desotell 2016—2021; Nicolas R. Berlanga 20212022; Jonathan Vitale 2022- 2023; [Canton: Cherry Hill and Ypsilanti: St Matthew’s changed from a 2-point charge
to a circuit, 7/1/2022] Robert D Schoenhals RE 1/2) 2023Capac UMC [East Winds]
Roy G. Forsyth 1967-1972; Raymond S. Burkett 1972-1981; Otto F. Flachsmann 1981-1984; Donald L. Bates
1984-Oct. 1987; Gordon B. Boyd 1987-1991; Patricia A. Van Wormer 1991-1996; Harold V. Phillips 1996-2006;
Lisa J. Clark (assoc) 10/1/2000-2008; Steven A. Gjerstad 2006-12/7/2006; James E. Paige, Jr. 1/1/2007-2007;
Dale E. Brown 2007-2011; Lisa J. Clark 2011- [Sandusky Parish (3/4) became a circuit with Capac (1/4)
7/1/2022] [Sandusky Parish dissolved; Capac and Sandusky: First and Forester became a circuit 1/1/2024]
Carleton UMC [Greater Detroit]
David A. Russell 1966-1971; Albert E. Hartoog 1971-1974; Howard M. Montgomery 1974-1979; Thomas P. Macaulay 1979-1984; James G. Simmons 1984-1986; Martha H. Cargo 1986-1987; Frederick O. Timm 1987-1993;
George H. Lewis 1993-1998; Carman J. Minarik 1998-8/31/2002; Donna J. Minarik (assoc) 1998-8/31/2002; Robert D. Brenner 9/1/2002-2010; Kathy Charlefour (assoc) 9/1/2003-10/31/2005; Brent L. Webster 2010-2012; Taek
H. Kim 2012-2021; Eun Sik Poy 2021- 2024; Jung Eung Yum 2024Caro UMC [East Winds]
Benjamin C. Whaley (Caro: First) 1968-1971; G. Charles Ball (Caro & Fairgrove EUB) 1966-1971; Benjamin C.
Whaley & G. Charles Ball (merged) 1971-1972; Ronald Thompson 1972-1975; John Marvin (interim) Clive Dickins
1975-1983; Brian Kundinger (assoc) 1978-1981; Bonnie Welch (assoc) 1981-1983; John Bunce 1983-1988; Calvin Blue 1988-1999; Duane E. Miller 1999-2006; Jerome K. Smith 2006-2011; Gregory M. Mayberry 2011-2016;
Anthony J. Tomasino 2016-2022; [Caro (1/2) and Saginaw: Ames (1/2) moved from a charge to a circuit, 7/1/2022]
David A Wichert 2022-2023; [became circuit with Cass City 2023] Robert P Demyanovich 2023- ; [Caro left circuit
and changed to Central Bay District 2024]
Carson City UMC [Central Bay]
Raymond D. Flessner 1970-1978; Paul D. Mazur 1978-1985; A. Ray Grienke 1985- 8/16/1999; Richard A. Powell
8/16/1999-12/16/1999; Robert E. Horton (DSA) 12/16/1999-2000; Kenneth J. Nash 2000-2006; Ronald K. Brooks
2006-2008; Andrew L. Croel 2008-2014; Charles Edward Milam 2014-2/17/2016; Larry W. Nalett (RL) 2/206/30/2016; Charles R. Kaliszewski (OR) 2016-12/31/2017; Patricia L Brook (RE) (1/4) 2018- 2019; Todd W Butler
(DSA) (1/4) (Pastoral Assistant) 2018-2019; Ian S. McDonald 2019- 2023; [2-point charge with Maple Rapids
2023] Ian McDonald (3/4) 2023Casco UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lawrence Lee 1968-1970; O.I. Lundberg 1970-1971; Adam Chyrowski 1971-1977; Athel Lynch 1977-1979; Dan
Graber 1979-1980; John Fisher 1980-1986; Theodore Cole 1986-9/1988; Willard Gilroy 10/1988- 4/15/1993; Michael J. Tupper 4/16/1993- 2001; Cynthia M. Parsons 2001-2006; David W. Meister 2006-2016; Donald J. Graham 2016-2019; Jodi M. Cartwright 2019-2022; Christina Fleming (DSA 1/2) 2022-
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Cass City UMC [East Winds]
Ira L. Wood 1966-1974; Donald Turbin 1968-1970; Elizabeth D.K. Isaacs 1970-1976; Eldred L. Kelly 1974-1983;
Byron Hatch 1976-1979; Paul T. Wachterhauser 1979-1983; Clare Patton 1983-1989; James Mc Callum 19831985; S. Joe Robertson 1985-Jan. 1990; Donald J. Daws 1989-1992; Kenneth B. Ray 1992-1994; Robert P. Garrett (assoc) 1994-1997; Richard W. Sheppard 1990-1997; Philip A. Rice 1997-2002; George F. Ward 2002-2006;
Paul G. Donelson 2006-2010; Jacquelyn Roe 2010-2018; Robert P Demyanovich (DSA) 2018-2019; Robert P Demyanovich (FL) 2019- 2024; [became a circuit with Caro 2023] [circuit dissolved 2024] Timothy Callow 2024Cassopolis UMC [Greater Southwest]
Fred W. McNeil 1960-63; Joseph Wood 1966-1976; James G. Crosby 1976-1983; Charles Van Lente 1983-1993;
Donald R. Ferris 1993-2000; Claudette Haney 2000-2005; Glenn Litchfield 2005-2009; James A. Richie 20092012; Dawn Laupp 2012- 12/31/2012; Benjamin D. Hutchison 1/1/2013- 7/15/2015; Wade S. Panse (RE)
8/23/2015Cedar Springs UMC [Western Waters]
Leo Bennett 1965-1970; Stanley Hayes 1970- 10/1975; Ralph Kallweit 1/1976-1980; Lloyd Hansen 1980-1983;
Arthur Jackson 1983-1987; Robert Stover 1987-1989; William Haggard 1989-1995; Ben B. Lester 1995-2003;
Brian F. Rafferty 2003-2008; Mary Letta-Bement Ivanov 2008-2014; Stephen F. Lindeman 2014- 3/14/2017; Karen
J. Sorden 2017- 11/30/2017; William C. Johnson (RE) (1/4) 1/1/2018- 2020; [Cedar Springs, Kent City: Chapel Hill
became 2-point charge 2020] Lawrence J. French 2020-2021; Michelle M. Vallier 2021- [became a circuit with
East Nelson 2024]
Central Lake UMC [Northern Skies]
Leonard Yarlott 1967-1969; Paul Hartman 1970-1974; Daniel Miles 1974-1976; Chris Schroeder 1976-1982;
David Cheyne 1982-1991; Celia Hastings, 6- 11/1991; Peter H. Shumar 11/1991- 5/1992; Richard A. Morrison
June 1992-1995; Richard L. Matson 1995-2003; Charles A. Williams 2003-2010; Daniel W. Biteman, Jr. 20102020; Katherine C. Waggoner 2020Central Lakeport UMC [East Winds]
Darrel W. Tallman 1967-1973; Mark K. Smith 1973-1976; Daniel R. Fenton 1976-1978; Harold J. Slater 19781980; James E. & Peggy Paige 1980-1985; Georg F.W. Gerritsen 1985-1988; Donald H. Francis 1988-1992;
Emerson W. Arntz 1992-2000; Jimmy S. Barnett (co-pastor) 2000-2001; Pamela Barnett (co-pastor) 2000-2001;
Susan K. Freeland Montenegro 2001-2003; Ralph T. Barteld 2003-2016; [Marysville / Central Lakeport formed
Marysville Cooperative Parish 07/01/2019] Curtis B. Clarke 2019Centreville UMC [Greater Southwest]
Rudy A. Wittenbach 1967-1974; Charles W. Smith 1974-1984; Gordon E. Spalenka 1984-1987; Paul G. Donelson
1987-1989; Michael T. Conklin 1989- 8/1/1997; David W. Meister 8/16/1997- 2003; Karin Orr 2003-2014; Emily K
Hansson 2014- 12/31/2018; Debra L. Eisenbise (DSA) 2/9- 6/30/2019; Michael W. Vollmer 2019-2020; Joyce L.
Vanderlip 2020-2023; Rodney Weseman 2023Charlevoix: Greensky Hill UMC [Northern Skies]
Leona Winegarden 1965-1969; Elmer J. Faust 1969-1975; Austin Regier 1975-1981; David Yingling 1981-1988;
Benton R. Heisler 1988- 11/15/1992; Dale P. Ostema 2/1/1993- 2/1/1998; Kathryn S. Slaughter 2/1/1998- 2000;
Geraldine M. Litchfield 2000-2005; Timothy B. Wright 2005-2013; [became single-point charge 2013] Jonathan D.
Mays (DSA) 2013-2015; Jonathan D. Mays 2015- 12/31/2023; Sarah Sheaffer 1/1/2024Charlotte: Lawrence Avenue UMC [Heritage]
Forrest E. Mohr 1966-1970; Lester Bailey 1970-1974; Verne Summers 9/1974-1987; James Mitchum (Assoc.)
4/1983- 5/1987; George W. Fleming 1987-2002; Don Entenman (Assoc.) 1987-1988; Gary Bondarenko (Assoc.)
1988-1991; Edna Fleming (Assoc.) 1995-2002; Karen S. Wheat 2002-2010; Terry Fisher 2010-2013; Gary S.
Wales 2013-2020; John J. Conklin 2020- 2024; John Messner 2024Chase: Barton UMC [Western Waters]
Michael Nicholson 1988- 12/1991; Paul Patterson (RE) 1- 6/1992; Deborah R. Miller 6/1/1992- 1995; Wayne
McKenney (DSA) 1995- 7/31/2002; Timothy W. Doubblestein 9/1/2002- 9/15/2003; Sueann K. Hagan 10/16/20032006; Michael J. Simon 2006-2010; Lyle J. Ball 2010-2022 [Baldwin: Covenant Community /Chase: Barton became cross-district circuit 2015] Cherlyn McKanders (RL) 2022Cheboygan: St. Paul’s UMC [Northern Skies]
Carol O. Oswald 1963-1972; R. Edward McCracken 1972-1978; Ralph T. Barteld 1979-1985; Clare M. Tosch
1985-1988; John F. Greer 1988-1992; Robert D. Wright 1992-1994; Jeffrey W. Dinner 1994-1998; George H.
Lewis 1998-2010; Trevor A. Herm 2010-2017; John D. Bailey 2017- 10/31/2020; James A. Currie (DSA)
11/1/2020- 6/30/2021; Kristen I. Coristine 2021- [became a circuit with Harbor Springs 1/1/2024]
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Chelsea: First UMC [Heritage]
Robert M. Worgess 1967-1970; Clive H. Dickens 1970-1975; Marvin H. McCallum 1975-1983; David W. Truran
1983-1986; Gerald R. Parker 1986- 7/15/1992; Richard L. Dake 9/1/1992- 2004 ; Rebecca Foote (assoc.) 19921998; Margaret Garrigues-Cortelyou (assoc) 1998-2000; Johncie Palmer (deacon) 9/1/1999- 2008; Jennifer W.
Williams (assoc) 2000-2003; Joy A. Barrett 2004- ; Barbara Lewis-Lakin (assoc) 2004-2010; Annelissa Gray-Lion
(deacon) 1/1/2007- 2010; ; Rodney G. Gasaway (Deacon) 1/13/2019Chesaning: Trinity UMC [East Winds]
Charles E. Jacobs 1962-1970; Walter T. Ratcliffe 1970-1974; Lewis P. Compton 1974-1986; Brent L. McCumons
1986-1993; George F. Ward 1993-2002; Sherry L. Parker 9/1/2002- 2008; Mark G. Johnston 2008-2012; Timothy
S. Woycik 2012-2021; Janine L. Plum 2021Churchill UMC [Northern Skies]
Frederick Timm 1965-1975; James R. Balfour II 1975-1982; David Baize 1982-1983; John R. Crotser 1983-1987;
Jeffrey Hildebrand 1987-1989; Barbara Franks 1989-1994; Carter Garrigues-Cortelyou 9/1/1994- 1998; Thomas
K. Spencer 1998-2005; Donald J. Wojewski 2005- 12/31/2007; Cindy L. Gibbs 1/1/2008- 2010; Ronald Cook
9/20/2010- 2011; Janet M. Larner 2011-2013; Brenda K. Klacking 2013-2020; Michelle N. Forsyth 2020- [Rose
City: Trinity (1/2) and Churchill (1/4) became 2-point charge 7/1/2022] Helen Alford 2022Clare UMC [Central Bay]
Donald Winegar 1966- 9/1973; C. William Martin 10/1973-1979; Marvin R. Rosa 1979-1986; Michael Long
(Assoc) 1984-1990; Eugene A. Lewis 1986-1994; Gregory R. Wolfe 1994-2003; Mark R. Payne (Assoc 1/4) 19951996; Matthew Packer (diaconal) 1999; Dennis B. Bromley 2003-2013; John G. Kasper 2013-2020; Jaqueline L.
Raineri 2020-2022; Lanette Van 2022Clarkston UMC [East Winds]
Frank A. Cozadd 1967-1975; Paul M. Cargo 1975-12/1975; James R. Balfour 1/1976- 1985; Douglas R. Trebilcock 1985-2004; Carole A. Massey (assoc) 1986-1987; Tracy L Huffman (assoc.) 1995-1999; Jill H. Zundel
(assoc) 1999-2006; Christine E. Wyatt (deacon) 1999-2014; Richard L. Dake 2004-2021; Matthew L. Pierce
(assoc.) 2006- 10/8/2007; Reed P. Swanson (assoc) 2008-2010; Amy E. Mayo-Moyle (assoc.) 2010-2015; Laura
Speiran (deacon) 2014-2020; Kyle Bucholz (assoc) 2015-12/31/2015; Megan Walther (assoc) 2017- ; Amy E.
Mayo-Moyle 2021- ; Christina Miller White, Minister of Children & Families (FD 3/4) 2023- 2024; Christina Miller
White, Minister of Children & Families (FT) 2024Clawson UMC [Greater Detroit]
Clyde E. Smith 1968-1973; David A. Stout (assoc) 1968-1971; W. Herbert Glenn 1973-1982; Frank A. Cozadd
1982-1985; Archie H. Donigan 1985-3/12/1988; Gordon E. Ackerman 1988-2001; Thomas F. Keef 2001-2010;
Margaret Garrigues 2010-9/1/2016; Murphy S. Ehlers (deacon) 1/1/2016- 12/30/2017; Yoo Jin Kim 9/1/20162018; Harris M. Dunn 7/1- 11/30/2018; Michael R. Perez (DSA) 1/1/2019; Michael R. Perez (FL) 2019-2022; Scott
Manning 2022Claybanks UMC [Western Waters]
Charles Dunbar 1965-1971; Richard Matson 1971-1975; Bernard Randolph 1975-1976; Edward Slate 1976-1983;
Steve Smith 1983-1985; Keith Treman 1985-1990; Kay B. Bosworth 1990-1998; Anita Hahn 1998-2006; Gayle
Berntsen 2006-2014; [Claybanks realigned from Whitehall/Claybanks to Shelby/Claybanks 2014] Terri L. Cummins 2014-2016; Gary L. Peterson (RL) 2016- [Claybanks became a single-point charge 2016]
Clayton UMC [Heritage]
Lawson D. Crane 1967-1975; Heath T. Goodwin 1975-1976; George F. Ward 1976- 1981; Walter H. Miller
11/1/1981- 1994; Craig A. Pillow 1994-2009; Linda Jo Powers 2009-2012; Robert W. Dister 2012- 2023; Robert W
Dister (RL) 2023- 12/31/2023; Jacquelyn Roe 1/1/2024Climax UMC [Greater Southwest]
Garth Smith 1965-1971; Pulpit Supply 7-11/1971; Wilbur Williams 11/1971- 8/1973; Paul Mazur 9/1973- 1978;
Pulpit Supply 7- 12/1978; Donald Robinson 12/1978-8/1979; James Allred 9/1979- 12/1986; Pulpit Supply 14/1987; Dennis Slattery 4/1987- 10/1988; Pulpit Supply 10- 12/1988; Thomas E. Ball 12/1988-1994; David F. Hills
1994- 8/1/1999; Sally J. LaFrance 10/1/1999- 2001; Thomas L. Truby 2001- 3/1/2003; David G. Knapp 20032009; Glenn C. Litchfield 2009-2016; Beverley J. Williams 2016-2022; Brian Lightner 2022-2023; Joyce Vanderlip
2023Clinton UMC [Heritage]
David M. Liscomb 1967-1969; Dean W. Parker 1969-1971; David A. Stout 1971-1974; Ronald K. Corl 1974-1975;
James R. Rupert 1975-1977; Thomas A. Kruchkow 1977- 12/1979; Jack R. Lancaster 1/1980- 1989; Roy A. Syme
1989-1992; William M. Smith 1992-2005; A. Faye McKinstry 2005-2014; Pamela A. Beedle-Gee 2014-2018; Robert P. Blanchard 2018-2020; [Clinton, Stony Creek became 2-point charge 2020] Michael W. Vollmer 2020-2022;
[Clinton became a single station 2022] William M Clemmer (RE ½) 2022- 2024; Michelle McCalla (PL 1/2) 2024- ;
[became a circuit with Springville 2024]
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Clio: Bethany UMC [East Winds]
Shirley D. Kinde 1968-1976; John D. Rozeboom 1976-1981; Jaye Reisinger 1981-1985; Calvin H. Blue 19811988; Thomas G. Badley 1988-1997; Roger F. Gedcke 1997-2010; John D. Bailey 2010-2015; LuAnn L. Rourke
2015-2017; Catherine M Huvaere 2017-2022 {Clio: Bethany and Otisville became a cooperative parish 2022]
Kayla Roosa 2022- 2024; [Cooperative Parish dissolved 12/31/2023] Sarah Elliott (OE Baltimore-Washington
Conf) 2024Coldwater UMC [Greater Southwest]
Mark D. Graham 1968-9/1974; Lester C. Bailey 9/1974- 1982; James M. Morgan 1982-1988; Royce R. Robinson
1988-1989; Charles W. Richards 1989-1988; Betty A. Smith 1998-2004; Mark Babb (Deacon) 2002-2006; Cynthia
Ann Skutar 2004-2010; Denise J. Downs (Assoc.) 2007-2008; Steven R. Young 2010-2015; Edrye A. Maurer
2015- 1/1/2017; David L. Morton (RE) 1/1/2017- 6/30/2017; Julie Yoder Elmore 2017-2022; Scott Marsh 2022Coleman: Faith UMC [Central Bay]
Ralph A. Edwards 1969-1971; Theodore H. Bennink 1971-1974; James S. Ritchie 1976-1980; Roger L. Colby
1980-1986; Stephen Cartwright 1986-1988; Joy E. Arthur 1988-1990; Joy E. Arthur 1991-1992; Donald J. Daws
1992- 7/31/1997; Dana R. Strall 8/1/1997- 1999; David K. Koski 1999-2008; Caroline F. Hart 2008-2015; Nathan
T. Reed 2015-2019; Scott W. Marsh 2019-2022; [Coleman: Faith became a circuit with Sanford 2022] Lisa L. Kelley 2022- ; [Sanford and Coleman: Faith became single stations 5/1/2023]
Coloma UMC [Greater Southwest]
George W. Chaffee 1968-1971; Carl Hausermann 1971-1977; Elizabeth P Nord (Assoc.) 1976-1981; Dwight
Benner 1977- 9/1981; Timothy Closson 1/1982- 10/1986; Laura C. Truby 1/1987- 1991; Richard Rossiter 19922/4/1996; Leonard R. Schoenherr 2/16/1996- 1999; David F. Hills 8/1/1999- 2007; O’Ryan Rickard 2007-2009;
William W. Chu 2009-2011; Ronald D VanLente 2011-2018 [Watervliet UMC merged w/ Coloma UMC 6/26/11];
David L. Haase (assoc.) 2014-2016; Christine Marie Beaudoin 2018-2022; Ryan Low Edwardson 2022Colon UMC [Greater Southwest]
Leon Shaffer 1967- 11/1/1973; Larry R. Sachau 3/15/1974- 1979; Theodore Bennink 1979-1980; Larry R. Shrout
1980-1983; Jack Kraklan 1983-1985; Lawrence Hubley 11/1/1985- 1991; Raymond D. Flesner 1991-1999; Arthur
C. Murphy 1999-1/15/2007; Donald J. Graham 2007-2012; John Sterner 2012-2015; Carl Q. Litchfield (RE) 2/156/30/2018; Samuel C. Gordy 2018-2020; [Colon became single station 2020] Cori R. Clevenger (DSA) 7/15/20202021; David G. Elmore 2021Columbiaville UMC [East Winds]
Theodore H. Bennink 1969-1971; John F. Greer 1971-1982; Lawrence C. Brooks 1982-1985; Stephen E. Wenzel
1985-1993; Frederick O. Timm 1993-1998; Margaret A. Paige 1998-2002; Amy Lee Terhune 2002-2009; Kim D.
Spencer 2009-2010; Kristen I. Parks 2010-2013; Esther A. Irish 2013-2020; Philip L. Tousley 2020Commerce UMC [Greater Detroit]
George M Jones 1963-1969; John W. Smith 1969-1970; James A. Smith 1970-1976; Gary R. Imms 1976-1981;
John G. Park 1981-1992; Dwight W. Murphy 1992- 1/31/2004; Janet Gaston Petty (interim) 2/1/2004- 2004;
Deane B. Wyllys 2004-2018; Donald S. Weatherup 2018- 1/31/2019; Andrew H. Lee 2019Concord UMC [Greater Southwest]
Everett Love 1967-1969; Daniel Miles 1969- 12/1971; Pulpit Supply 1- 6/1972; Joseph Huston 1972-1975; Ronald
Grant 1975-1982; John McNaughton 1982-1984; Pulpit Supply 1984-1986; David Hansen 1986-1989; Ed
Dahringer (interim) 7- 12/1989; Barbara M. Flory 1/1990-1998; Harris J. Hoekwater 1998-2006; Melany A. Chalker
2006-2013; David Elmore 2013-2016; Robert M. Hughes (DSA) 2016-2019; Robert M. Hughes (FE) 2019-2021
[Concord, Quincy became a 2-point charge 7/1/2021] Rachel Labram (DSA) 2021Constantine UMC [Greater Southwest]
Adam Chyrowski 1966-1971; Roger Wittrup 1971- 4/1973; Richard Williams 4/1973- 4/1976; David Selleck
4/1976- 9/1979; R. Paul Doherty 12/1979-1987; Walter Rothfuss 1987-1989; Gerald Hagans 1989- 8/1991;
James W. Barney 9/1991-1998; Russell K. Logston 1998-2001; Mark R. Erbes 2001-2007; Melanie Young 20072009; Scott E. Manning 2009-2016 [Constantine / White Pigeon became a two-point charge 2009]; Khristian A.
McCutchan 2016-2017; Tiffany M. Newsom 2017-2020; Lanette S. Van 2020-2022; TBS; Karen Wheat (1/2)
2023- [became single charge 2023]
Coopersville Faith Community UMC [Western Waters]
Philip P. Steele 1968-1969; Vernon L. Michael 1970-1980; David L. Flagel 1980-1989; Paul D. Mazur 1989-1990;
Martin M. DeBow 1990-1997; Michael T. Conklin 8/1/1997- 1999; John D. Morse 1999-2012; Cori L Conran 2012; [changed name to Faith Community UMC 2024]
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Corunna UMC [East Winds]
J. Paul Pumphrey 1968-1973; John W. Simpson 1973-1982; Leonard W. Gamber 1982-1990; Paul G. Donelson
1990-1992; Donald P. Haskell 1992-1994; David E. Ray 1994-1996; William R. Maynard 1996-2001; Michael L.
Peterlin 2001-10/1/2006; Douglas K. Mercer (interim) 1/1/2007- 2007; David R. Strobe 2007-2013; Janet M.
Larner 2013-2017; Stephen Spina (DSA) 2017- 5/2/2018; Stephen Spina (OF) 5/3/2018-12/31/2022; Stephen
Spina Retired OF (1/4) 1/1 - 7/1/2023; Russell K Logston (RE 1/4) 2023- [Corunna/New Lothrop charge became a
circuit with Juddville 2023]
Courtland-Oakfield UMC [Western Waters]
Thurlan E. Meredith 1968-1970; Richard E. Cobb 1970- 3/1972; William J. Bildner 1972-1977; Wendell Stine
1977-1983; Forest H. Crum 1983- 9/1984; Gerald Selleck Dec. 1984-1990; Charles K. Stanley 11/1/1990- 1996;
Charles W. Smith 1996-2008; Michael T. Conklin 2008-2009; Jeffrey C. Williams 2009-2011; Robert Eckert 201110/21/2016; William C. Johnson (RE) 11/8/2016- 6/30/2017; Kimberly A. DeLong 2017- [Wyoming Park/CourtlandOakfield became a two-point charge 2017] Robert Stover (RE) 2022- [Wyoming Park and Courtland-Oakfield separated and Courtland-Oakfield/East Nelson became a circuit 7/1/2022] [Courtland-Oakfield became a single
station 2024]
Crystal Falls: Christ UMC [Northern Skies]
W. Frederick Worth 1961-1971; Frank Bishop 1971-1974; Edward C. Weiss 1974-1985; Nancy G. Sparks 19851993; Paul J. Mallory 1993- 1/1994; Stephen M. Rhoades 2/1/1994- 2000; Elbert P. Dulworth 2000-2004; Stephen
E. Rhoades 2004-2011; Nathan T. Reed 2011-2015; Steven T. Sudduth 2016- 2/6/2018; Reed P. Swanson 2/76/30/2018; Vicky Prewitt (DSA) 2018Crystal Valley UMC [Western Waters]
Hubert Bengsten 1965-1974; Pulpit supply 1974-1975; Charles Bowman 1975- 11977; Harry Parker 2/1977-1980;
Rebecca N Niese 1980-1984; Michael Nicholson 1984-1988; John Ritter 1988- 9/1990; Max Gladding 9- 10/1990;
A. Ruth Bonser 10/1990-1993; Nancy Bugajski 1993- 10/1995; Donald J. Vuurens (DSA) 1996-1998; Steven J.
Hale 1998- 11/8/1999; Ronald A. Houk (DSA) 11/8/1999- 2000; Kenneth E. Tabor 2000-2004; Ronald L. Worley
2004- 11/30/2013; Ronald Iris (RE) 12/1/2013- 2015; Theresa Fairbanks (DSA) 6/1/2015- 11/14/2016; Kenneth E.
Tabor (RL) 12/1/2015-12/1/2016; Theresa Fairbanks 11/15/2016- 2018; David O. Pratt (RL) 2018Dale UMC [Central Bay]
Aryle H. Keesler 1967-1970; Zina B. Bennett Jr. 1970-1975; Vernon Wyllys 1975-1979; Bruce C. Hatch 19791986; Janet M. Larner 1986-1991; David K. Stewart Sr. 1991- 7/31/2000; Frederick LaMere 8/31/2000- 2002;
Linda Jo Powers 2002-2005; Patrick R. Poag 2005-2021; Patrick R. Poag (RL) 2021-2022; William Cleland 2022Davison UMC [East Winds]
John W. Bray 1963-1975; Sam E. Yearby, Jr. 1975-1983; Brent Webster (assoc) 1976- 10/1978; Merton W. Seymour 1983-1987; Dwayne L. Kelsey 1987-1991; Daniel J. Wallace 1991-1997; P. Thomas Wachterhauser 19972009; Susan M. Youmans (assoc.) 2005-2008; Deborah A. Line 2009-2014; Kevin L. Miles 2014-2017; Bo Rin
Cho 2017-2022; Rob McPherson 2022Dearborn: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Frederick C. Vosburg 1961-1976; Daniel J. Wallace (assoc) 1970-1976; Richard MacCanon (assoc) 1969-1974;
John W. Mulder 1976- 1980; Robert L. Porter 1976-1978; Patricia Meyers (assoc) 1978-1980; Richard L. Myers
1978-1980; William D. Mercer 1980-1986; Michael L. Raymo (assoc) 1980-1985; Ralph W. Janka 1986-1994; Michelle A. Gentile (assoc) 1985-1988; Timothy P. Wohlford (assoc) 1988-1990; Shawn P. Lewis-Lakin (assoc)
1990-1994; Robert L. Selberg 1994-1998; Mary J. Scifres (assoc) 1994- 10/31/1995; Judith A. May 2/5/19961998; Kenneth E. Ward 1998-2005; Pamela S. Kail (assoc) 1998-2001; Julius Del Pino 2005-2008; Marshal G.
Dunlap (co-pastor) 2008-2011 ; Susan D Dunlap (co-pastor) 2008-2011; Susan D Dunlap 2011-2013; Tracy N.
Huffman 2013-2018; David Nellist 2018- 2024; Carl T. S. Gladstone (deacon) 2019- ; Suzanne Todd (senior pastor) 2024Dearborn: Good Shepherd UMC [Greater Detroit]
Arthur L. Spafford 1966-1974; Russell L. Smith 1974-1980; Philip M. Seymour 1980-1988; Kathryn S. Snedeker
1988- 6/15/1996; Dwayne L. Kelsey 1996- 12/31/1999; Nancy K. Frank 2000- 10/1/2005; Kathy R. Charlefour
11/1/2005- 2014; Douglas Ralston 2014-2016; Seok Nam Lim 2016-2018; Robert J Sielaff 2018-2020; Stephen K.
Perrine 2020-2021; Stephen K. Perrine (RE) 2021Deerfield UMC [Heritage]
Philip D. Miles 1967-1970; Donald L. Bates 1971-1976; Basil W. Curtiss 1976-1980; Howard L. Deardorff 19801981; William MClemmer 1981-1984; Thomas C. Anderson 1984- 12/31/1989; Max L. Gibbs 2/1/1990-1991; June
M. Westgate 1991-1996; Gerald M. Sever, Jr. 1996-1999; Wilson C. Bailey 1999- 8/31/1999; Allen F. Schweitzer
10/1/1999- 10/31/2000; Edward C. Weiss 1/1/2000- 2005; William M Clemmer 2005-12/31/2013; Samuel Pooley
2014- 12/31/2016; David R. McKinstry (RE) 1/8- 6/30/2017; William T. Kreichbaum 2017-2019; Bradley R. Vasey
2019-
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Delta Mills UMC [Heritage]
Donald H. Thomson 1963-1969; Bruce Pierce 8/1969-1970; Raymond J. McBratnie 1970-1973; David Morton
1973-1982; William Dornbush 1982-1986; Clarence W. Hutchens 11/1986- 1/1987; Janelle E.R. Gerkin 1/19871990; Lyle D. Heaton 1990- 1/1/1999; D. Keith Laidler 1/1- 6/30/1999; Robert J. Besemer 1999-2002; Kathleen S.
Kursch 2003- 8/31/2004; Keith Laidler 2005-2007; Paulette G. Cheyne 2007-2013; Joseph L. Spackman (RE)
(1/4) 2013- 2024; Wendy Willis (DSA 1/4) 2024-.
Delton: Faith UMC [Greater Southwest]
Earl Champlin 1968-1971; Gordon Showers 1971-1975; Elmer Faust 1975-1990; William A. Hertel 1990-2001;
Daniel B. Hofmann 2001-2007; David F. Hills 2007-2010; Gary L. Bekofske 2010-2012; Brian R. Bunch 20122021; Samuel C. Gordy 2021Denton: Faith UMC [Greater Detroit]
Clive H. Dickens 1963-1970; Harold J. Slater 1970-1972; Norman R. Beckwith 1972-1976; Susan K Dunlap 19761983; Hoon Hee Wong 1983-1988; Michelle A. Gentile 1988-1990; Gerald S. Hunter 1990- 5/15/1995; Margery A.
Schleicher 5/16/1995- 2000; Robert D. Brenner 2000- 8/31/2002; Beth D. Titus 9/1/2002- 2008; Michael Rudd
2008- 8/1/2008; D. Kay Pratt 8/15/2008- 2010; Merlin H. Pratt 2010-2011; Mark Zender 2011-2014; Naylo T. Hopkins 2014-2016; Harris M Dunn 206-2018; Arthur D. Korlapati (DSA) 2018—12/31/2019; Arthur D. Korlapati (PL)
1/1/2020- 2022; Edwin M. Harris 2022-2023; Willie F. Smith 2023Detroit: Calvary UMC [Greater Detroit]
Lloyd Houser 1966-1977; Bishop S. Thompson (assoc) 1974-1977; Edmund Millet 8/1977-1984; Robert C. Williams 1984-1986; Theodore Whitely 1987-1992; Wilfred E. Johnson Sr. 1992-1997; Hilda L. Harris 19978/31/2004; Jennifer Whatley Williams 9/1/2004- 2006; Theodore B. Whitely, Sr. 2006-2013; Bruce D. Johnson
(DSA) 2013-2014; Carter Grimmett 11/1/2013- 2014; Willie G. Council 2014Detroit: Cass Community UMC [Greater Detroit]
Lewis L. Redmond 1953-1981; Edwin A. Rowe 1981- 6/30/1994; Juanita Ferguson (assoc) 1972-1973; Melvin
Hall (assoc) 1979-1984; Alonzo E. Vincent (assoc) 1984-1986; William A. Kellermann (assoc) 1981; Lyle Kett
(assoc) 7/1- 12/31/1990; Harry Watson 1989-1990; Gloria Gerald (assoc) 1990-1991; Norman Allen, III (assoc)
1991-1993; Bea Fraser-Soots (assoc) 1991-1994; Lamarr Gibson (assoc) 1993-1995; Faith E. Fowler 1994;Linda Slaughter (assoc.) 1995-1997; Karen V To (assoc) 1997-2001; Thomas E. Tarpley, Sr. (assoc) 19978/31/2003; Sue Pethoud (deacon) 2014- 1/1/2016; Jonathan E. Reynolds (assoc) 2018-2020; Latha Ravi 2019Detroit: Centro Familiar Cristiano UMC [Greater Detroit]
Eduardo Cartes 1982-1984; Geraldo Silva 1984-1985; Saul C. Trinidad 1985-1998; Marcos A. Gutierrez 9/1/19984/15/2005; Dora Gutierrez (assoc) 9/1/1998- 12/31/2004; Luis M. Collazo 2007-2012; Patricia Gandarilla-Becerra
2012Detroit: Central UMC [Greater Detroit]
Dwight Large 1967-1970; William Mate (assoc) 1968-1971; James Cochran 1968-1969; Richard Devor 19711979; Daniel Krichbaum (assoc) 1972-1976; Robert Walton (assoc) 1977-1980; David Kidd 1980-1985; Lester
Mangum (assoc) 1984-1985; Barbara B Lewis (assoc) 1986-1990; David Strong 1990-6/30/1994; Linda Lee
(assoc) 1990-1992; Emmanuel J. Giddings (assoc) 1992-1995; Edwin A. Rowe 1994-2014 ;Joyce E. Wallace
(assoc.) 1995-1997; Victoria McKenze (assoc) 1997-1998; DaVita McCallister (assoc) 6/16/2001- 2002; Latha
Ravi (assoc) 2002-2005; Jill H. Zundel 2014-2023; Paul Perez 2023Detroit: Conant Avenue UMC [Greater Detroit]
William E. Teague 1967-1977; Bishop S. Thompson 1977-1984; Phylemon D. Titus 1984-1988; Hydrian Elliott
(assoc) 1985-2/1986; James D. Cochran 1988-1992; Linda Lee 1992-1995; Emmanuel J. Giddings, Sr. 19951997; Joyce E. Wallace 1997-2001; Linda Slaughter-Titus 2001-1/1/2003; Carter Grimmett 1/1/2003- 6/30/2003;
Darryl E. Totty 9/1/2003- 2015; Willie F. Smith 2015-2021; Audrey Mangum 2021- [Mt. Hope merged w/ Conant
Ave 2020]
Detroit: Ford Memorial UMC [Greater Detroit]
Edward Fulcher 1965-1974; D. Clyde Carpenter 1974-1978; Juanita J. Ferguson 1978-1986; Faith E. Fowler
1986- 6/30/1994; Lawrence A. Wik 7/1/1994-1998; Olaf Lidums 1998- 11/15/1999; Dora Gutierrez 1999-2000;
Kenneth Bryant, Jr. 5/1/2000- 3/1/2016; Donald Beasley (DSA) 2016-12/31/2019; Donald Beasley (PL) 1/1/202012/31/2020; Frederick J. Bowden 1/1- 4/30/2021; Marva Pope (interim) 5/1- 6/30 2021; Donald J. Beasley 20212022; Theodore Whitely (RE 1/4) 2022- 12/31/2023.
Detroit: French UMC (Church of the African Diaspora) [Greater Detroit]
[New Church Start 07/01/2018] Gertrude Mwadi Mukalay 2018- ; John Ilunga Ngoie Kabala 2018-2021; John
Ilunga Ngoie Kabala 2023-
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Detroit: Grace Community UMC [Greater Detroit]
(merger of Detroit: Second Grace/Detroit: St. Timothy 2/1/2021)
St. Timothy: Frank R. Leineke 1977-1979; John Hinkle (assoc) 1978-1980; Roger W. Ireson 1979-1/1/1988; William P. Sanders (assoc) 1981-1982; Anthony Cutting (assoc) 1982-1986; Wilfred E. Johnson, Sr. (assoc) 19861989; Douglas W. Vernon 1/1/1988-1991; W. Steven Boom (assoc) 1989-1991; Thomas E. Hart 1991-1995; Philip
Burks (assoc) 1991-1993; Hilda L. Harris (assoc) 1993-1995; Phylemon D. Titus 1995- 12/31/2002; Sharon G.
Niefert (assoc.) 1995-1998; Lester Mangum 1/1/2003-2013; Christopher M. Grimes 2013-2015; Reggie Allen
White (assoc) 2019-1/31/2021.
Second Grace: Alvin Burton 1958-1971; Henry E. Johnson 1971-1974; Chester Trice, Sr. 1974-1980; George E.
Rice 1980-1984; Carroll Felton 1984-1986; Anthony Cutting 1986-1993; Emmanuel F. Bailey 1993-1999; Charles
S. G. Boayue, Jr. 1999-2015; Murphy Ehlers (deacon) 10/1/2011-11/20/2015; Darryl E. Totty 11/30/2015- 2022;
Reggie Allen White (assoc) 2/1/2021- 9/15/2021; Anthony J. Ballah (FL) 2022-2023; Anthony J .Ballah (PE) 2023Detroit: Metropolitan UMC [Greater Detroit]
Robert H. Bodine 1962-1973; William K. Quick 1974-1998; Allen B. Rice (assoc) 1966-1967; William L. Stone
(assoc) 1968-1969; Arthur E. Smith (assoc) 1970-1971; Carter W. Preston (assoc) 2/1972- 12/1974; James E.
Tuttle (assoc) 2/1975-1977; Joseph D. Huston (assoc) 1975- 10/1977; Gary L. Damon (assoc) 1977- 1/1986;
Scott Wilkinson (assoc) 1981-1985; Jerome K. Smith (assoc) 1986-1991; William M Clemmer (assoc) 198712/1987; David Gladstone (assoc) 1989-1991; William Mercer (assoc) 1990-1993; Charles S.G. Boayue (assoc)
1990-1992; Robert L. Selberg (assoc) 1991-1994; John D. Landis (assoc) 1994-2000; Reed Swanson 19958/31/1999; Julius E. Del Pino 1998- 12/31/2003; Demphna Krikorian (assoc) 1998-2000; Terry W. Allen (assoc)
2000-2002 ; Amy Mayo-Moyle (assoc) 1999-2002; Janet Gaston Petty (assoc) 2002- 12/31/2003; Bonnie J. Light
(deacon) 8/16/2002- 12/31/2003; William A. Verhelst (Intentional interim) 1/1/2004- 2006 ; Faith E. Timmons
(assoc) 8/1/2004- 2008; Tonya M. Arnesen 2006-2011; Catherine J. Miles (deacon) 5/17/2009- 2013; Ray T.
McGee 2011-2016; Janet Gaston Petty (interim) 2016-2021; Taek Han Kim 2021Detroit: People’s UMC [Greater Detroit]
Andrew A. Allie 1976-1980; Frederick B. Moore 1980-1992; Lester Mangum 1992- 1/1/2003; Julius Nelson
1/1/2003- 6/30/2003; Jennifer W. Williams 2003-2004; Gary A. Williams 2004-2008; Carter M. Grimmett 20082014; Marva Pope 2014-2018; Rahim O. Shabazz 2018- 2024; Lester Mangum (RE 1/2) 2024Detroit: Resurrection UMC [Greater Detroit]
Charles Jones 1986-1992; Hydrian Elliott 1992- 1/1/1988; Henry Williams 2/1/1998- 2010; Margaret MartinezVentura 2010-2019; Carolyn A. Jones 2019-2021; Carolyn A. Jones (RL) 2021-2023; [Detroit: Resurrection separated from Romulus: Community circuit, formed new circuit with Birmingham: Embury 2022] [circuit with Embury
separated 2023] Larry Dickens II (DSA 1/4) 2023- 4/11/2024; Theodore Whitely (RE 1/4) 2024Detroit: Scott Memorial UMC [Greater Detroit]
Donald A. Scavella 1969-1977; George E. Rice 1977-1980; Quincy D. Copper 7/1980-1987; Anthony J. Shipley
1987- 2/29/1992; Samuel V. White, III (assoc) 1987-1990; Charles Knight (assoc) 1990-1991; Marquis D. Lyles
(assoc) 1991-1994; Andrew A. Allie 5/1/1992- 2001; Joyce E. Wallace 2001-2005; Anthony R. Hood 2005-2016;
Cornelius Davis, Jr. 2016Detroit: St. Paul UMC [Greater Detroit]
Thomas Tinsley 1965-1983; Janet Gaston Petty 1983-1989; Wilford Johnson 1989-1992; Theodore Whitely Sr.
1992-1996; Julius A. McKanders 1996- 11/5/- 2000; Victoria McKenze 11/16/2000- 2001; Karen Y. Noel 20012010; Henry D. Williams, Jr. 2010- 8/1/2013; Esrom Shaw (assoc) 2012-2013; William Reese, Jr. 2014- 2/3/2015;
Anthony J. Ballah 4/15/2016- 2018; Kenneth Johnson (PL 1/2) 2018- 2/13/2024; Kenneth Johnson (DSA 1/4)
2/14/2024Detroit: Trinity-Faith UMC [Greater Detroit]
Sam S. Tatem 1989-1990; Samuel V. White III 1990-1995; Robert G. Williams 1995- 1/1/1998; Hydrian Elliott
1/16/1998- 4/30/2000; Lamarr V. Gibson 6/1/2000- 2001; Emmanuel F. Bailey 2001- 8/31/2006; Janet J. Brown
2007-2018; Markey C. Gray 2018-2023; Lydie Ngoie (FL) 2023DeWitt: Redeemer UMC [Heritage]
Rodney J. Kalajainen 1988- 2022; Patricia L. Brook (Assoc.) 1999-1/31/2002; Timothy W. Trommater (Assoc.)
2017- 4/2/2020; Deborah S. Thomas (Co-Pastor) 2020-2022; Deborah Thomas (senior pastor) 2022DeWitt: Redeemer UMC - St Johns: First Campus [Heritage]
Harold Homer 1968-1972; Francis Johannides 1972-1977; Keith Laidler 1977-1984; Mark Graham 1984-1987;
Paul Patterson 1987-1990; Stephan Weinberger 1990-2000; Carolyn C. Floyd 7/15/2000- 2003; Margery A.
Schleicher 2003- 2007; Lori J. Sykes 2007- 2012; Ellen K. Zienert 2012- 2018 [merged with DeWitt: Redeemer as
a satellite campus and became DeWitt: Redeemer – St. Johns: First Campus 7/1/2018] Rodney J. Kalajainen
2018-2022; Timothy W. Trommater (Assoc.) 2018- 4/2/2020; Deborah S. Thomas (Co-Pastor) 2020-2022; Deborah S. Thomas (senior pastor) 2022-
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Dixboro UMC [Heritage]
Robert C. Strobridge 1968-1970; Dwayne Summers 1970-1974; Haldon D. Ferris 1974-1985; Charles R. Marble
1985-1992; James D. Cochran 1992-1998; John C. Ferris 1998-2006; John G. Park 2006-2011; Catherine M.
Freeman (deacon) 2008-2014; Tonya M. Arneson 2011-2019; Mary Hagley (deacon) 2013-2023; E. Jeanne Garza
Rodgers 2019- 2024; Mary Hagley 2024Dorr: CrossWind Community UMC [Greater Southwest]
[new church start 2004; chartered 2009] Scott K. Otis 10/1/2004- 2017; Kevin K. Guetschow 2017-2022; Joseph
Shaler 2022- 2024;
Dowagiac First UMC [Greater Southwest]
John H. Ristow 1966-1978; Dale Benton 1979-1980; Clyde Miller 1980-1983; Claude Ridley 1983-1987; R. Paul
Doherty 1987-2004; William H. Doubblestein 2004-2006; John K. Kasper 2006-2013; David A. Price 20131/1/2015; Kellas D. Penny III 2/1/2015- 2017; Jodi M. Cartwright 2017-2019; Christopher P. Momany 2019Downriver UMC [Greater Detroit]
Margaret E. Bryce 2013-2018; Keith Lenard (assoc) 2016- 6/30/2017; Jaqueline L Raineri 2018-2020; Robert L.
Fuchs 2020- 2023; Jonathan Combs 2023Dundee UMC [Heritage]
Richard L. Beemer 1968-1975; Joseph J. Bistayi 1975-1978; William M. Smith 1978-1992; Linda J. Donelson
1992-1997; Sherry L. Parker 1997-7/31/2002; Kathleen A. Groff 9/1/2002- 2008; Douglas K. Olsen 2008-2015;
Seungho Baek 2015-2018; Bradley S. Luck 2018- 2023; Paula Vergowven (assoc) 2021-2022 [Dundee, Azalia,
London became 3-point charge 2021] [Dundee/Petersburg became a circuit 2023] Bradley S Luck (3/4) 20232024; Sean LaGuire 2024- [separated from circuit 2024]
East Jordan UMC [Northern Skies]
Stanley L. Hayes 11/1966-1970; Lester E. Priest 1970- 1/1974; Daniel J. Minor 4/1974-1981; Phillip W. Simmons
9/1981-1984; Brian Secor 1984-1986; Merlin K. Delo 1986-1997, Eugene L. Baughan 1997-2002; D. Michael
Maurer 2002- 11/10/2008; Ralph Posnik (DSA) 11/23/2008-11/15/2009; Ralph Posnik (FL) 11/15/2009- 2014;
Craig A. Pahl 2014- 2022; Karen Harriman 2022East Lansing: The Peoples Church (Union Church - American Baptist, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian,
United Methodist) [Heritage]
Andrew Pomerville 2000- 6/18/2018; served by other denomination; Devon R. Herrell (assoc) 9/1/202110/23/2022; Haley B. Hansen (assoc) 4/15/2023East Lansing: University UMC [Heritage]
Alden Burns 1966-1971; Arno Wallschlaeger (Assoc.) 1968-1977; Donn Doten 1971-1979; Jon Powers (Assoc.)
1974-1978; Tom Pier-Fitzgerald (Assoc.) 1978-1982; Keith Pohl 1980-1986; Robert Hundley (Assoc.) 1982-1990;
Sharon Z. Rader 1986-1989; Gessel Berry, Jr. 1989-1991; William Dobbs 1991-1996; Marguerite M. Rivera
(Assoc.) 4/16/1995-1996; Frank W. Lyman, Jr. & Carole S. Lyman (co-pastors) 1996-2006; John Ross Thompson
2006- 12/31/2010; Kennetha Bigham-Tsai (Assoc.) 2006-2011; Jennifer Browne 2011-2016; William W. Chu
(Assoc.) 2011-2016; William C. Bills 2016-2022; Melanie Carey 2022East Nelson UMC [Western Waters]
Leo Bennett 1965-1970; Stanley Hayes 1970- 10/1975; Ralph Kallweit 1/1976-1980; Lloyd Hansen 1980-1983;
Arthur Jackson 1983-1987; Robert Stover 1987-1989;William Haggard 1989-1995; Ben B. Lester 1995-2003;
Brian F. Rafferty 2003-2004; Herbert Vanderbilt 2004-2016; Inge E. Whittemore 2016-2022; Robert Stover (RE)
2022- [Courtland-Oakfield and East Nelson became a circuit 7/1/2022] [East Nelson became single station and
then became a circuit with Cedar Springs 2024]; Michelle Vallier 2024Eastpointe: Immanuel UMC [Greater Detroit]
Arthur E. Smith 1960-1970; John N. Howell 1970-1972; Archie H. Donigan 1972-1980; William D. Rickard 19801988; R. LaVere Webster 1988-1991; A Faye McKinstry 1990-1995; David Gladstone 1991-1997; Harold E.
Weemhoff 1997- 12/31/1999; Demphna Krikorian 2000-2003; Christopher D. Cowdin (assoc) 2001-2003; Adam
W. Bissell 2003-2007; Sang C. Park 2007- 9/1/2008; Lynn M Hasley 10/1/2008- 1/9/2012; Carolyn Floyd 1/20126/2012; Albert Rush 2012Eaton Rapids: First UMC [Heritage]
Ronald A. Houk 10/1971- 1/1982; Lee Zachman (assoc) 1977-1980; Eric S. Beck (Assoc.) 12/1980-1983; Robert
E. Betts 2/1982-1988; Larry W. Mannino (Assoc.) 1983-1986; Larry E. Irvine 1988- 10/15/1993; Howard McKire
(Assoc.) 1/1/1993-12/31/1993; Thomas J. Evans 2/1/1994-2007; Daniel B. Hofmann 2007-2014; Martin M. DeBow
2014—2021; Melany A. Chalker 2021Edenville UMC [Central Bay]
William Cozadd 1965-1980; Cleon Abbott 1980-1985; Donald Crumm 1985-1992; Harold J. Slater 1992-2002;
Patrick R. Poag 2002-2021; Patrick R. Poag (RL) 2021-2022; William Cleland 2022-
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Edmore Faith UMC [Central Bay]
C. William Martin 1965-1969; Eldon Eldred 1969-1973; Howard McDonald 1973-1976; David Yingling 1976-1981;
Stanley Finkbeiner 1981- 2/1987; Stephen Charnley (interim) 2- 4/1987; Joseph Graybill April 1987-1997; Connie
R. Bongard 1997- 1/1/2007; Esther R. Barton (DSA) 1/1/- 6/30/2007; Susan E. Poynter 2007-2011; Michael A.
Riegler 2011-2017; Daniel L. Barkholz 2017-2022; Eric Magner 2022- 5/1/2023; Lemuel O Granada 2023Edwardsburg: Hope UMC [Greater Southwest]
Jeffrey L. Reese 12/1/1997- 12/31/2016; Evan Lash 2/1- 6/30/2017; Scott K. Otis 2017- 2020; Nathaniel R. Starkey 2020-2023; Robert L Snodgrass II 2023Elba UMC [East Winds]
Emmett E. Coons 1969-1974; James M. Thompson 1974-1980; David R. McKinstry 1980-1988; Georg F. W. Gerritsen 1988-1996; Wayne E. Samson 1996-1998; James E. Paige, Jr. 1998- 10/1/2003; James B. Montney 20042014; Barbara Benjamin 2014-2016; Marybelle Haynes 2016-2018; Stanley Patrick Stybert 7/1/- 10/31/2018;
Jeanne H. Wisenbaugh (DSA) 11/1/2018- 3/31/2020; Jeanne H. Wisenbaugh 4/1/2020Elberta UMC [Western Waters]
Richard M. Wilson 1967-1971; John M. Bricker 1971-1980; Richard C. Kuhn 1980-1982; John D. Morse 19821987; Paul D. Mazur 1987-4/1989; Donald R. Ferris 4/1989- 1993; John W. McNaughton 1993-1996; Marvin R.
Rosa 1996-1999; Kathryn M. Coombs 1999-2002; Gregory P. Culver 2002-2010; Barbara J. Fay 201012/31/2019; Nancy Conrad (DSA) 1/1/- 6/30/2020; Penny L. Parkin 5/1/2020Elsie UMC [Central Bay]
Gordon Showers 1965-1970; David Litchfield 1970-1976; David Miles 1976-1983; Joe Glover 1983-1985; Fred
Fischer 1985-1996; Merlin Pratt 1996-2003; David C. Blair 2003-2004; Jayme L. Kendall 2004-2005; Edwin D.
Snook 7/16/2005- 2012; Mona Kindel (3/4) 2012-2013; Donald R. Ferris-McCann (3/4) 2013-2016 [Elsie/Salem
became a charge 5/1/2014]; Robert D. Nystrom 2016-2018; [Elsie/Ovid became a two-point charge 2016] Ava R
Williams (DSA) (1/2) 2018-2020; Jung Du Paik (DSA) 7/15/2020- [Elsie & Shepardsville became a circuit
9/1/2022]
Emmett County: New Hope UMC [Northern Skies]
Matthew T. Stoll 2003-2010; Vaughn Thurston-Cox 2010-2015; [Epsilon/New Hope/Harbor Springs/Alanson became a 4-point charge 2014] Hillary Thurston-Cox (Assoc.) 2014- 1/1/2015; [New Hope UMC of Emmett County
became a single-point charge 2015] Everett L. Harpole 2015-12/1/2015; Michelle K. Merchant (DSA) 12/1/201511/14/2016; Michelle K. Merchant 11/15/2016Empire UMC [Western Waters]
Elmer J. Faust 1966-1969; Edward R. Jones 1969-1971; Alvin Doten 1971-1976; Harry R. Johnson 1976- 9/1978;
Theron Bailey 8/1978- 9/15/1978; Emmett Kadwell Jr. 10/1978-1982; Andrew Weeks 1982-1985; Melanie BakerStreevy 1985-1988; Kenneth Curtis 1988-1991; Kathryn M. Coombs 1991-1998; William McDonald 19981/31/2003; William F. Dye 2/1/2003-2006; Brenda E. Gordon 2006-2014; Russell K. Logston 2014-2019; Melody
L. Olin 2019Erie UMC [Greater Detroit]
James L. Hynes 1968-1971; James A. Wagoner 1971-1972; John D. Roach 1972- 1976; Norman R. Beckwith, Sr.
1976-1981; Larry J. Werbil 1981-1985; David L. Baize 1985-1986; David E. Ray 1986-1991; Kenneth C. Reeves
1991-1995; Patricia A. Green 1995-1999; Dana R. Strall 1999-2011; Megan J. Walther 2011-2017; Mary Hyer
2017-2018; Janet J. Brown 2018- 2024; Dominic Tommy (RE 1/4) 2024Escanaba: Central UMC [Northern Skies]
Joseph Ablett 1969-1971; M Clement Parr 1971-1980; James Hilliard 1980-1985; Ralph Barteld 1985-1991; Daniel M. Young 1991-1995; Philip M. Seymour 9/1/1996-1997; Bo L. Lange 1997-2003; Scott A. Harmon 2003-2013;
Donna J. Minarik 2013-2016; Elise Low Edwardson 2016-2022; Laura E. Feliciano-Esperanza 2022-2023; [Escanaba: Central, Escanaba: First, and Bark River became 3-point charge 7/1/2022] David A Wichert 2023Escanaba: First UMC [Northern Skies]
David M. Liscomb 1969-1973; Walter David 1973-1978; Jack Lancaster 1978-1980; Michael L. Peterlin 19802001; Eileen Kuehnl (assoc) 1995-1997; Philip B. Lynch (assoc) 1997-5/15/2000; Irene R. Peterlin White (assoc)
1997-12/31/1999; Mary G. Laub 2001-2010; Margaret H. Host 2010-2013; Carman Minarik 2013-2016; Ryan C.
Edwardson 2016-2022; [Single point charge 7/1/2019] [Escanaba: First, Bark River two-point charge 2020] Laura
E. Feliciano-Esperanza 2022- 2023; [Escanaba: Central, Escanaba: First, and Bark River became 3-point charge
7/1/2022] David A Wichert 2023Essexville: St. Luke’s UMC [Central Bay]
Glenn Atchinson 1966-1972; Alan DeGraw 1972-1975; Robert Hastings 1975-1980; Warren Pettis 1980-1987;
Philip A. Rice 1987-1997; Duane M. Harris 1997-2005; Juanita J. Ferguson 2005-2009; Eric A. Stone 2009-2020;
Jenaba Waggy 2020-2022; Seok Nam Lim 2022-
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Evart UMC [Central Bay]
Milton TenHave 1967-1970; Marjorie Matthews 2- 10/1970; Laurence Waterhouse 10/1970-10/1975; Lynn Wagner
1971-1973; Stanley Hayes 10/1975- 3/1984; Gerald Welsh 1984-1990; Donald Buege 1990-2000; Carol Bourns
1991-1995; Margaret H Wilson 2000-2006; Edward H. Slate, 2006-2008; Mark Mitchell 2008-2012; Melodye VanOudheusden 2012-2019; [Evart / Sears became a two-point charge 2017] Jean M. Smith 2019- 2023; [Evart,
Sears, and Avondale became a 3-point charge 8/1/2021] John D. Messner 2023- 2024 [Evart, Avondale, and Hersey became 3-point charge 2023] James E. Britt (RE 1/2) 2024Ewen UMC [Northern Skies]
Zina B. Bennett 1965-1970; James R. Hilliard 1970-1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971-1975; Roger Gedcke 19721979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975-1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelberg 19791981; Robert Thornton 1981-1983; Deane Wyllys 1983-1987; Charles H. West 1987-1993; Margaret H. West
1987-1993; Earleen VanConant 1993-1997; Clarence VanConant 1993-1997; Timothy C. Dibble 1997-2000;
Cherrie A. Sporleder 2000-6/15/2002; Theodore A. Trudgeon 2003-2019; [ White Pine Community/Ewen/ Bergland three-point charge 7/1/2019] Rosemary R. Dehut 2019-12/31/2020; Peter A. LeMoine 2021-2022; Theodore
Trudgeon (RA 1/4) 2022- [Ewen became single-point charge 2022]
Faith Community Church [East Winds]
Vital merger of Perry and Shaftsburg 1/1/2023) Rey Mondragon 1/1/2023-7/1/2023; Coleen Wilsdon 2023Faithorn UMC [Northern Skies]
William D. Schoonover 1967-1974; Emmett Coons 1974-1977; Mark Karls 1977-1983; Ray D. Field 1983-1985; Carl
R. Doersch 1985-1991; Nancy K. Frank 1991- 10/31/1994; Deborah R. Jones 2/16/1995-1996; David M. Wallis 19962006; James E. Britt 8/16/2006-2011; Irene R. White 2011- 12/31/2023. [Faithorn became single charge 2023]
Farmington Hills: Nardin Park UMC [Greater Detroit]
William D. Mercer 1963-1980; Meredith T. Moshauer (assoc) 1969- 1977; Robert C. Laphew (assoc) 1970-1972;
James F. Thomas (assoc) 1972-1982; William E. Frayer (assoc) 1977-1982; William A. Ritter 1980-1993; Jeffrey
W. Dinner (assoc) 1982-Nov. 1983; David Strobe (assoc) 1984-1989; George Kilbourn (R. assoc) 1984-1992;
David Penniman (assoc) 1989-1993; Karen D. Poole (assoc) 1993-1997; Richard A. Peacock 1993-1997; Benjamin Bohnsack 1997-2006; Kathleen Groff (assoc) 1997- 8/31/2002; Jane A. Berquist (deacon) 1997-2006; Mary
Ann Shipley (assoc) 11/1/2002-2008; Dale M. Miller 2006-2016; Susan M. Youmans (assoc) 2008-2012; Beth
Titus (assoc.) 2/1/2015-2021; Melanie Lee Carey 2016-2022; Phillip Friedrick 2022-2023; Carter M. Grimmett
(RE) 2023- ; Dale Milford (PL) 12/1/2023-1/2/2024
Farmington: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Hugh C. White 1969-1972; B. Bryce Swiler (assoc) 1967-1971; John N. Howell 1972-1978; R. Howard F. Snell
(assoc) 1971-1977; Charles H. Beynon 1978-1983; Arthur L. Spafford 1983-1991; Edward L. Duncan 1991-1995;
Wayne T. Large 1995- 6/1/2001; Sondra B. Willobee (assoc) 1999-2007; Jeffrey R. Maxwell 2001-2010; Carolyn
S. Wik (deacon) 2000-2014; Robert D. Brenner 2010-2013; Marshal G. Dunlap 2013- 2/1/2016; Cornelius Davis,
Jr., 2/1/2016- 2016; Anthony R. Hood 2016Farmington: Orchard UMC [Greater Detroit]
Eric S. Hammar 1967-1977; William M. Hughes (assoc) 1967-1972; James F. Thomas (assoc) 1972-1982; Robert
L.S. Brown 1977-1985; Nancy A. Woycik (assoc) 1982-1987; Paul F. Blomquist 1985-1996; James E. Greer II
(assoc) 1987-1990; David Huseltine (assoc) 1990-1994; Eric A. Stone (assoc) 1994- 2/1/1998; Carol J. Johns
1996-2015; Margo B. Dexter (deacon) 1998- 4/2012; Suzanne K. Goodwin (deacon) 2008-2019; Lynn Hasley
(assoc) 1/2013- 6/30/2013; Amy E. Mayo-Moyle 2015-2021; Paul SungJoon Hahm 2021- ; Nicholas E. Bonsky
(assoc) 2019-2022; Laura C. Speiran, Minister of Congregational Care (FD 1/2) 2023Farwell UMC [Central Bay]
Leroy Howe 1967- 12/1967; Eldon K. Eldred 12/1967-1969; George B. Rule 1969- 2/1970; Altha M. Barnes 2/156/1970; Miriam F. DeMint 1970-1971; Chester J. Erickson 1971-1974; John W. Bullock 1974-1978; Dwight J. Burton 1978-1983; David L. Miles 1983-1994; Thomas E. Ball 1994-2000; Jane Ellen Johnson 2000- 1/1/2007; Connie R. Bongard 1/1/2007-2015; Michael Neihardt 2015-9/25/2016; Martin T. Cobb 2017- 2/28/2021; Raymond W.
Francis 3/1/2021Felt Plains UMC [Heritage]
William Wurzel 1966-1969; Gordon E. Spalenka 6- 10/1969; Arthur A. Jackson 10/1969-1972; Wayne E. Sparks
1972-1975; James M. Morgan 1975-1982; Max J. Gladding 1982-1990; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1990-10/1991;
Reva Hawke 10/1991- 4/1993; Derek DeToni-Hill 1993- 10/15/1999; Janet Sweet-Richardson 11/1/1999- 2003;
Carroll Arthur Fowler 2003- 1/1/2006; Donald L. Buege 1/15/2006- 2014; Kelly M. Wasnich 7/1- 8/10/2014; Frederick H. Fischer (RE) 9/14/2014- 2015; Daniel J.W. Phillips 2015-2017; [Grovenburg/Jackson: Zion/Felt
Plains/Williamston: Wheatfield became multi-point charge 2017] John Kabala Ilunga 2017-2018 ; Gertrude Mwadi
Mukalay 2017-2018; Paul A. Damkoehler (LTFT) 2018-2020 [Leslie / Felt Plains became a two-point charge 2018]
[Millville, Leslie, Felt Plains became 3-point charge 2020] Rhonda J. Osterman 2020-
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Fennville UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lloyd R. VanLente 1968-1971; Matthew Walkotten 1971-1976; Miriam DeMint 1976-1978; Ronald Hansen 19781984; Stanley Hayes 1984-1990; James Fox 1990-1992; Randall R. Hansen 1992-2000; Jane A. Crabtree 20002002; Jean Crabtree (DSA) (Assoc.) 2000-2002; Robert L. Hinklin (DSA) 2002-2003; Raymond R. Sundell
2003-2008; Gary L. Peterson 2008-2016; Daniel L. Barkholz 2016-2017; Eric Perry (DSA) 2017- 5/30/2018;
Douglas A. Tipken (DSA) 6/1- 12/31/2018; Douglas A. Tipken 1/1/2019- 2021; Robert K. Lynch (RE) 2021Fennville: Pearl UMC [Greater Southwest]
Ronald Wise 1968-1969; Harold Arman 1969-1971; Arthur Beadle 1971-1973; Matthew Walkotten 1973-1976; Miriam DeMint 1976-1978; Ronald Hansen 1978-1984; Stanley Hayes 1984-1990; James Fox 1990-1992; Randall
R. Hansen 1992-2000; Jane A. Crabtree 2000-2002; Jean Crabtree (DSA) (Assoc.) 2000-2002; Robert L. Hinklin
(DSA) 2002-2003; Raymond R. Sundell 2003-2008; Gary L. Peterson 2008-2016; Daniel L. Barkholz 2016-2017;
Eric Perry (DSA) 2017-5/30/2018; Douglas A. Tipken (DSA) 6/1- 12/31/2018; Douglas A. Tipken 6/1/2019—2021;
Robert K. Lynch (RE) 2021Fenton UMC [East Winds]
Eskil H. Fredrickson 1966-1972; G. Russell Nachtrieb 1972-1974; Theodore I. Hastings 1974- 11/1979; James L.
Hynes 11//1979-1985; Keith Rasey (assoc) 1980-1981; Ellis Fenton (assoc) 11/1988-1990; David W. Truran 198612/6/2006; Zack A. Clayton (assoc) 1990-1992; Margaret R. Garrigues-Cortelyou (assoc) 1992- 8/31/1994; Nancy
A. Frank (assoc.) 11/1/1994-1996; Carol M. Bouse (assoc) 10/1/1996-2001; David G. Mulder (assoc) 2001-2008;
Matthew J. Packer (diaconal) 2000-2006; William Ritter (assoc) 1/1/2007- 6/30/2007; Edmond G. Taveirne 20074/30/2011; Jeremy T. Peters (assoc) 2008-2015; William R. Donahue, Jr. 2011- 3/11/2014; Terry Euper (interim)
3/15/2014-2014; Jeffrey J. Jaggers 2014-; Matthew Packer (DM) 6/8/2016- Michelle N. Forsyth (assoc.) 20152020; [Fenton became single station 2020]
Ferndale: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
William N. Mertz 1965-1969; Joseph T. Edwards 1969-1974; James M. Morgan (assoc) 1969-1970; Arthur L.
Spafford 1974-1983; David Stiles (assoc) 1970-1974; James Rupert (assoc) 1974- 12/1975; Douglas K. Olsen
(assoc) 1976-1981; Terry W. Allen 1983-1989; George Spencer 1989- 2/21/1997; Patricia A. Meyers 1997-1999;
Dennis N. Paulson 1999-2008; Rony Veska 2008-2013; Robert Schoenhals 2013-2022- Weatherly Burkhead Verhelst 2022Flat Rock: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Floyd P. Braun 1967-1970; Ronald D. Carter 1970-1979; Clyde E. Smith 1979-1981; John W. Hinkle 1981-1989;
Dana R Strall (assoc) 1988-1990; Gary R. Imms 1989-1991; Alan W. DeGraw 1991-1995; Evans C. Bentley 19952004; David E. Huseltine 2004- 7/31/2008; John K. Benissan 8/1/2008- 2011; Dana R. Strall 2011-2017; Amy
Triebwasser 2017-2022; Rachael Dunlap 2022Flint: Asbury UMC [East Winds]
Paul I. Greer 1969-1971; Alfred C. Fennell 1971-1976; Eskil H. Fredrickson 1976-1982; William D. Schoonover
1982- 2/16/1990; Grant Wessel (associate) 1985-1987; Leonard W. Gamber 1990-1996; Gary A. Allward 19962000; James R. Rupert 2000- 7/31/2006; Michael L. Quayle 8/1/2006- 2007; S. Patrick Stybert 2007-2010;
Tommy L. McDoniel 2010-2023; Tommy A. McDoniel (RL 1/4) 2023Flint: Bethel UMC [East Winds]
Donald E. Morris 1969-1973; Russell F. McReynolds 1973-1991; Alonzo E. Vincent 1991-2005; Tara R. Sutton
2005-2012; Faith E. Green Timmons 2012- 3/30/2018; Andrew A. Allie (RE) 4/1- 6/30/2018; Joy Jittaun Moore
2018-2019; Andrew A. Allie (RE) (interim) 2019-2020; James I. Cogman 2020-2022; Naylo Hopkins 2022Flint: Bristol UMC [East Winds]
Nelson D. Cushman 1969-1971; Fred W. Knecht 1971-1973; Robert T. Koch 1973-1981; Gary I May, 1981-1982;
Eugene K. Bacon 1982-1988; Hoon Hee Wong 1988-1991; Marjorie H. Munger 1991-1993; Randy J. Whitcomb
1993- 4/30/1996; S. Patrick Stybert 6/16/1996- 2000; Elizabeth M. Gamboa 2000-2003; Olaf R. Lidums 20032007; Melvin L. Herman 10/1/2007- 2018; Brian K. Willingham 2018- 2024; [Flint: Bristol / Burton: Christ became
a two-point charge 5/1/2019]
Flint: Calvary UMC [East Winds]
Dorraine S. Snogren 1968-1990; James P. Kummer (assoc) 4/15/1989- 1/31/1992; James E. Tuttle 1990-1999;
Steven A. Miller 1999-2004; Ray T. McGee 2004-2011; James E. Britt 2011-2018; Gregory E. Timmons (DSA)
2018- 12/31/2018; Gregory E. Timmons 1/1/2019- [Flint: Charity merged w/ Flint: Calvary 7-1-2020] [Flint: Calvary
and Flint: Hope became a cooperative parish 7/1/2022 (¶206.3.c.2)]
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Flint: Court Street UMC [East Winds]
Robert P. Ward 1969-1972, Jack E. Price (assoc) 1966-1974; Andrew A. Michelson (assoc) 1968-1972; Kenneth
R. Callis 1972-1977; H. Emery Hinkston (assoc) 1972-1974; Douglas K. Mercer (assoc) 1974-1977; Kenneth A.
Kohlmann (assoc) 1974-1977; Ralph W. Janka 1977-1986; Donald E. Hall (assoc) 1977-1986; Theodore E.
Doane 1986-1990; James D. Cochran (assoc) 1986-1988; Horace L. James (assoc) 6/15/1985- 12/31/1985;
David G. Mulder (assoc) 1988-1992; John E. Harnish 1990-1993; Paula M. Timm (assoc) 1992- 4/15/1994;
Steven J. Buck 1993-2008; Weatherly A. Burkhead Verhelst (assoc) 1994-1998; Shirley A. Cormicle (assoc) 19991/1/2003; Murphy S. Ehlers (deacon) 10/1/2000-12/1/2002; Margie R. Crawford (assoc.) 2005-2008; Alicea Williams (deacon) 2007- 9/30/2008; Robert D. Wright 2008-2015; Jeremy T. Peters 2015Flint: Hope UMC [East Winds]
Gerald H. Fisher 1969- 3/1974; Howard B. Childs 3/1974-1980; M. Clement Parr 1980-1985; Margaret R West
(assoc) 1982-1983; Frank A. Cozadd 1985-1989; Ralph H. Pieper II 1989-1996; John G. Park 1996-2006; John C.
Ferris 2006-2012; John H. Amick 2012-2013; Carol Blair Bouse 2013-2022; Gregory Timmons 2022Flushing UMC [East Winds]
Thomas F. Jackson 1968-1971; Jack E. Giguere 1971-1980; Grant A. Washburn (assoc) 1972-1975; Stephen K.
Perrine (assoc) 1975- 10/1977; Eugene K. Bacon (assoc) 1978-1982; Maurice D. Sharai 1980-1989; Cherie R.
Boeneman (assoc) 1982-1983; David L. Baize (assoc) 1983-1985; Kathryn S. Snedeker (assoc) 1985-1988;
Susan Jo Arnold Word (assoc) 1988-1991; Gary L. Sanderson 1989-1995; Nanette D. Myers (assoc) 19911/1/1997; Adam W. Bissell (assoc) 1997-1998; Bruce M. Denton 1995-2004; Donald S. Weatherup (assoc) 20022006; Jeffrey L. Jaggers 2004-2014; Matthew Packer (diaconal) 2008- ; Deborah A. L. Yencer 2014-2019; Jeremiah J. Mannschreck 2019- 3/15/2023; John D. Landis 3/15/2023- 6/30/2023; Ruth A. VanderSande 2023Forester UMC [East Winds]
James B. Lumsden 1969-1973; J. Paul Pumphrey 1973-1977; Glenn R. Wegner 1977-1980; James P. Kummer
12/1980-1985; Kenneth C. Reeves 1985-1991; Gloria Haynes 1991-1996; Ellen Burns 1996-2000; Robert A.
Srock 2000-2002; John H. Rapson 2002-2004; Clarence W. VanConant 2004-2007; Ellen O. Schippert 20072014; Donna J. Osterhout (RE) 9/27/2015- 2016; Mark Harriman 2016-2018; Anika Bailey 2018-2022; Anika Bailey (RL) 2022-2023; Julie Herrington (Krauss) (PL 1/4) 2023- 12/31/2023.[became circuit with Sandusky: First and
Capac 12/31/2023 then changed to single charge 1/1/2024] {realigned to become 3-station circuit with Sandusky:
First and Capac 1/1/2024] Lisa Clark (FL) 1/1/2024.
Fostoria UMC [East Winds]
Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1969-1970; Ralph T. Barteld 1970-1979; Dale E. Brown 1979-1984; Allen J. Lewis (interim)
2/1/1984- 6/14/1984; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1984-1986; William J. Maynard 1986-1992; Bonny J. Lancaster 19921997; Donald Fairchild 1/1/1998-2001; David P. Rahn 2001-2009; Peggy Garrigues-Cortelyou 5/10/2009 -2010;
Betty K Leitelt 2010- 10/28/2000; Gloria Haynes Cox (RE) 1/1/2021-1/24/2023; [became 2-pt charge with Mayville
5/1/2023] David C. Freeland (RL 1/4) 2023Four Points UMC – Hemlock Campus [Central Bay]
A. Theodore Halsted 1965-1970; John C. Huhtala 1970-1975; Terry W. Allen 1976-1978; Tom Brown 1978-1984;
Steven A. Gjerstad 1984-6/03/1994; Arthur V. Norris 7/1/1994-2001; Karen L. Knight 2001-1/1/2002; Nicholas W.
Scroggins 2002-2009; Jerry F. Densmore 2009-2014; Michael W. Vollmer 2014-2019; Robert G. Richards 2019[Swan Valley/LaPorte charge and Hemlock/Nelson charge formed four-point charge 2019] [kept location but
blended with the other churches in the charge and changed name to Four Points UMC 2024]
Four Points UMC – LaPorte Campus [Central Bay]
Karl Patow 1969-1971; Richard Mansfield 1971; John Eversole 1971-1973; Max Weeks 1973-1977;Gordon Nusz
1974-1980; Leon Smith 1977-1979; Leonard Gamber 1979-1982; Kenneth Reeves 1982-1985; Edwin M. Collver
1985-1992; Gordon B. Boyd 1993- 8/31/1994; Barbara Franks 9/1/1994- 9/30/1996; Timothy Hastings 12/1/199612/15/2003; Elin A. Peckham 12/16/2003- 6/30/2007; Bonita Davis 9/16/2007- 2008; L. Cecile Adams 8/1/20082013; Robert G. Richards 2013- [Swan Valley, LaPorte, and Hemlock/Nelson charge became four-point charge
7/1/2019] [kept location but blended with the other churches in the charge and changed name to Four Points
UMC 2024]
Four Points UMC Nelson Campus [Central Bay]
A. Theodore Halsted 1965-1970; John C. Huhtala 1970-1975; Gordon Nusz 1974-1980; Terry W. Allen 19761978; Tom Brown 1978-1984; Steven A. Gjerstad 1984-1994; Arthur V. Norris 1994-2001; Karen L. Knight 2001-J
1/31/2002; Nicholas W. Scroggins 2002-2009; Jerry F. Densmore 2009-2014; Michael W. Vollmer 2014-2019;
Robert G. Richards 2019- [Swan Valley/LaPorte charge and Hemlock/ Nelson charge formed four-point charge
2019] [[kept location but blended with the other churches in the charge and changed name to Four Points UMC
2024]
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Four Points UMC – Swan Valley Campus [Central Bay]
Charles Kolb 1969-1974; Gordon Nusz 1974-1980, Grant Washburn 1980-1983; Gary Glanville 1983-1987; Calvin Long 1987-1991; W. Peter Crawford 1991-1996; Nancy K. Frank 1996-2000; Robert Harvey (interim) 20002001; Robert G. Richards 2001- [Swan Valley LaPorte charge and Hemlock/Nelson charge formed four-point
charge 2019] [kept location but blended with the other churches in the charge and changed name to Four Points
UMC 2024]
Fowlerville: First UMC [Heritage]
Ronald A. Brunger 1965-1971; Ralph A. Edwards 1971-1975; Emil E. Haering 1975-1982; Paul L. Amstutz 19821987; Robert B. Secrist 1987-1991; J. Gordon Schleicher 1991- 8/14/1992; Donald H. Francis 9/15/1992- 2000;
S. Patrick Stybert 2000-2007; Thomas E. Tarpley 2007-2015; Robert Freysinger 2015-2016; Scott A. Herald 2016Fowlerville: Trinity UMC [Heritage]
Harry Gintzer 1966-1969; Roger A. Parker 1969-1970; Thomas E. Hart 1970-1975; Jerome K. Smith 1975-1981;
Meredith T. Moshauer 1981-12/31/1981; William R. Donahue Jr. 1/14/1982- 12/31/1987; Richard W. Sheppard
1/15/1988- 12/31/1989; Paul F. Bailey 1/1/1990- 1991; Margery A. Schleicher 1991-1995; Myra L. Sparks 19958/31/1997; Darrell L. Rice 1/1/1998-2003; Malcolm L. Greene 2003- 8/31/2004; Steven A Gjerstad 9/1/2004-2006;
Judith M. Darling 2006-2009; Alan DeGraw (interim) 2009-12/31/2009; Robert A. Miller 1/1/2010- 2013; David C.
Freeland 2013-2017; Mark Huff 11/12/2017-2021; Melissa Noll (DSA) 2021-3/30/2022; Melissa Noll (PL)
4/1/2022Frankenmuth UMC [Central Bay]
Gordon E. Ackerman 1969-1983; G. Charles Ball 1983-1996; Douglas K. Mercer 1996-2000; Kenneth L. Christler
2000-2006; David A. Eardley 2006-2013; Scott Harmon 2013-2017; Reed P. Swanson 2017- 2/6/2018; Mark A.
Karls (RE) 2/7/2018-2019; Ryan L. Wenburg 2019Frankfort UMC [Western Waters]
Richard M. Wilson 1967-1971; John Melvin Bricker 1971-1980; Richard C. Kuhn 1980-1982; John D. Morse 19821987; Paul D. Mazur 1987- 4/1989; Donald R. Ferris 4/1989-1993; John W. McNaughton 1993-1996; Marvin R.
Rosa 1996-1999; Kathryn M. Coombs 1999-2002; Gregory P. Culver 2002-2010; Barbara J. Fay 201012/31/2019; Nancy Conrad (DSA) 1/1- 6/30/2020; Penny L. Parkin 5/1/2020Franklin: Community UMC [Greater Detroit]
Frank B. Cowick 1967-1980; Roger M. Ireson (assoc) 1970-1975; Jack Stubbs (assoc) 1976-1980; Samuel F.
Stout 1980-1988; J. Douglas Parker (RE assoc) 1985-1987; William P. Sanders (assoc) 1987-1988; Richard C.
Cheatham 1988- 8/31/1988; George F. Ward (assoc) 1988-1993; Bruce E. Petrick 1997-1998; Karl L. Zeigler
9/1/1988- 10/31/2000; Murphy Ehlers (diaconal) 11/1/1998- 9/30/2000; James E. Greer 11/16/2000- 2013; Lynn
M. Hasley 2013-2016; David Huseltine 2016-2022; Jon Pohl 2022Free Soil - Fountain UMC [Western Waters]
Viola Norman 1967-1971; Robert Doner 6- 12/1971; Lewis Buchner 1/1972- 8/1972; Russell Garrigus 9/19721993; Warren Wood (DSA) 1993-11/1/1999; Kenneth E. Tabor 11/1/1999-2000; Janet L O’Brien (DSA) 200111/30/2001; Janet L O’Brien (PT) 12/1/2001-2009; Mona Dye 2009-2011; Joyce A. Theisen (DSA) 2011-2013;
Richard D. Roberts (DSA) 2013-11/30/2015; Richard D. Roberts (PL) 12/01/2015Free Soil - Fountain UMC – Fountain Campus [Western Waters]
Viola Norman 1967-1971; Robert Doner 6- 12/1971; Lewis Buchner 1/1972- 8/1972; Russell Garrigus 9/19721993; Warren Wood (DSA) 1993-11/1/1999; Kenneth E. Tabor 11/1/1999-2000; Janet L O’Brien (DSA) 200111/30/2001; Janet L O’Brien (PT) 12/1/2001-2002; Lemuel O. Granada 2002-2003; Lemuel O Granada
2005-11/30/2007; Mona J. Dye (PT) 12/1/2007-2011; Joyce A. Theisen (DSA) 2011-2013; Richard D. Roberts
(DSA) 2013-11/30/2015; Richard D. Roberts (PL) 12/01/2015Freeland UMC [Central Bay]
Howard Montgomery 1967-1974; David Truran 1974-1979; Philip A. Rice 1979-1987; Dennis N. Paulson 19871989; Harold J. Slater 1989-1992; Paul B. Lim 1992- 3/31/1996; James L. Rule 6/1/1996-2012; Jaye Reisinger
(deacon) 1999-2014; Lynda F. Frazier 2012- 2/14/2014; Elizabeth Librande 2/15/2014-2017; Kayla J. Roosa
2017-2022; Ernesto Mariona (RE) 2022Fremont UMC [Western Waters
Lynn DeMoss 1966-1969; Bertram Vermeulen 1969-1978; Constance Heffelfinger (Assoc.) 1978-1981; Eldon K.
Eldred 1979-1987; A. Edward Perkins 1987-1990; Harold F. Filbrandt 1990-1994; Daniel M. Duncan 1994-2003;
Lawrence R. Wood 2003-2007; Carolin S. Spragg 2007-2013; Martin T. Cobb 2013-2017; Julie E. Fairchild 20172020; Donna J. Minarik 2020-2021; Wayne Brunt (CLM/DSA) 1/1/2022-2023; Ralph Posnik (RL) 11/15/2023-
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Frontier UMC [Heritage]
Kenneth Karlzen 1966-1968; Charles D. Grauer 1968-1970; Daniel W. Harris 1970-1971; Robert E. Jones 197111/15/1973; Marion V. Nye 11/15/1973-1976; Daniel R. Bennett 2/1/1976-1979; Leonard J. Yarlott 1979-1982; Gilbert R. Boersma 1982-1985; Valerie M. Hill 1985-1989; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1989-1994; Susan Deason
1994-1998; Kathy L. Nitz 1998 -8/15/1999; Clarence Able 2001-2002; Donald Lee (DSA) 2002-2010; Cynthia Veilleux (DSA) 11/1/2010-2011; Timothy R. Puckett 2011-2014; Martin Johnston 9/1/2014-2017; Donald Lee 20172022; [Frontier became a circuit with Reading 7/1/2022] Deborah Cole 2022- [Circuit dissolved 2024]
Gaines UMC [East Winds]
John M. Miller 1969-1970; John D. Roach 1970-1972; Verne W. Blankenburg 1972-1977; David S. Stiles 19771980; Mary Isaacs Frost 1980- 10/1982; Harry R. Weeks 10/1982- 2/15/1986; Larry J. Werbil 1986-8/15/1989;
Dorothy Rossman (Interim PT) 8/15- 10/15/1989; Myra Lee Sparks 10/16/1989-1995; David L. Fleming 19951999; Harlan E. Sorensen 1999-11/14/2004; John D. Bailey 2005-2010; David A. Wichert 2010-2013; Eric L.
Johnson 2013-2018; [became single-point charge and re-aligned with Halsey as two-point charge 2023] Barbara
Benjamin 2018-1/15/2024 [became single-point charge 1/15/2024] Barbara Benjamin (1/2) 1/15/2024Galesburg UMC [Greater Southwest]
Laurence R. Lowell 1968-1969; Pulpit Supply 1969-1970; Milton J. TenHave 1970-1973; Jack Scott 1973-1977;
Allan Valkema 1977-1980; Larry Grubaugh 1980-1988; Rochelle Ray 1988-1992; John L. Moore 1992-1995;
Charles M. Shields 1995-1997; Janet Sweet-Richardson 1997- 11/1/1999; Michael Baker-Streevy 11/16/19992003; Keith W. Heifner 2003-2006; Mona K. Joslyn 2006-2010; [Comstock UMC merged w/ Galesburg UMC
4/29/2007]; Sally K. Harrington (DSA) 11/1/2010-2012; John L. Moore (DSA 1/2) 2012-2013; Leonard R. Schoenherr (RE) 2013-2016; Leonard E. Davis (OR) 2016- 5/15/2024;
Galien River UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lawrence Smith 1967-1969; Willard Gilroy 1969-1973; Arthur Beadle 1973-1976; Gordon Everett (interim) 711/1976; Richard Williams 12/1976-10/1979; Paul Smith 11/1979-3/1980; Joseph Wood (interim) 3- 6/1980; William Doubblestein 1980-1983; William Carr 1983-4/1986; Joseph Wood (interim) 4- 6/1986; Phillip Friedrick 19861991; Sherri Swanson 1991-1995; Charlene A. Minger 1995-1999; Valerie Fons 1999-2001; John G. Kasper
2001-2006; Russell K. Logston 2006-2011; Jeffrey O. Cummings 1/1/2012-2016; Clifford L. Radtke 2016-2018;
Cynthia L. Veilleux (DSA) 2018-9/30/2022; Cynthia L Veilleux (PL) 10/1/2022-7/22/2023; [Galien & Olive Branch
merged to form Galien River UMC 1/1/2021] [became a circuit with Buchanan: First 2023] Cynthia Veilleux (FL)
7/22/2023Ganges UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lloyd R. Van Lente 1/1966-1971; Matthew Walkotten 1971-1973; Douglas L. Pederson 1973-1975; Richard W.
McLain 1975-1979; Craig L. Adams 1979-1984; Constance L. Heffelfinger 1984-1/1990; Arthur D. Jackson
1/1990- 1/1991; Leonard Coon 1- 6/1991; John Burgess 1991-1994; Marcia L. Elders 1994-1997; Barbara J Fay
1997-12/31/2004; Jean M. Smith 1/16/2005-9/1/2010; Jack E. Balgenorth 9/1/2010-2014; [Ganges/Glenn became
single charges 2014] Marcia A. Tucker (DSA) 2014Garden City: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Glen E. L. Kjellberg 1970-1977; Robert C. Grigereit 1977-1987; David A. Russell 1987-1990; Gary L. Damon
1990-7/31/1997; Jerome K. Smith 9/1/1997-2006; Kenneth C. Bracken 2006-2009; Pamela Beedle-Gee 20092014; Bea Fraser-Soots 2014-3/1/2015; Karen Y. Noel (interim) 3/2- 6/30/2015; Jonathan Combs 12/1/2016-2023;
Anika-Kafi Summers 2023- 2024;
Georgetown UMC [Western Waters]
Robert Hinklin 2/1/1976-1984; John R. Smith 1984- 2/18/1999; Joseph J. Bistayi 8/16/1999- 2005; Joseph D.
Huston 2005-2007; William C. Bills 2007-2016; Jennifer Browne 2016-2018; Sherri L Swanson 2018- 2024; Martin
D. Phillips 2024Girard UMC [Greater Southwest]
C. Jack Scott 1968-1970; William E. Miles 1970-1971; Harold M. Deipert 1971-1973; Norman A. Charter 19731976; Densel G. Fuller 1976-1981; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1981-1984; Thomas E. Ball 1984-11/1988; Stanley
Fenner 12/1988-1989; Stacy R. Minger 1989-1994; John F. Ritter 1994-1996; Robert Stark 1996-2000; John Scott
2000- 9/1/2003; John Scott & Rebecca Scott (co-pastors) 9/2003-2007; Bruce R. Kintigh 2007-2010; Emily Slavicek 9/1/2010-2014; Cydney Idsinga 2014-2018; Matthew J West 2018-2020; Sean LaGuire 2020-2024; Brian
Lightner 2024Gladstone: Memorial UMC [Northern Skies]
William Verhelst 1968-1974; Wayne T. Large 1974-1981; Dale M. Miller 1981-1988; Douglas K. Mercer 19881990; Jeffrey W. Dinner 1990-1994; Gary R. Shiplett 1994-2000; Joanne R. Bartelt 2000-2006; Jacquelyn Roe
2006-2010; Elizabeth A. Hill 2010-2015; Caroline F. Hart 2015-2018; Timothy B. Wright 2018-2019; Cathy L. Rafferty 2019- 7/17/2022; Terri Branstrom (PL) 10/1/2022-2023; Terri Branstrom (FL) 2023-
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Glenn UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lloyd Van Lente 1968-1969; Harold Arman 1969-1971; Arthur Beadle 1971-1973; Pulpit Supply 1973-1974; O.
Bernard Strother 1974-1998; Stephen Small 11/16/1998- 2001; John R. Cantwell (DSA) 2002- 2005; Jean A.
Smith 2005- 9/1/2010; Jack E. Balgenorth 9/1/2010- 2014; [Ganges/Glenn became single charges 2014] Harold
F. Filbrandt (RE) 2014-12/31/2018; Philip S. Harrington 2019Glennie UMC [Northern Skies]
Donald Daws 1965-1971; James Gerzetich 1971-1974; Byron Coleman 1974-1979; Norman Horton 1979-1983;
Priscilla Seward 1983-1985; Edward Seward 1983-1985; Margaret A. Paige 1985-1986; Margaret A. Paige (1/2)
1986-1991; James E. Paige Jr. (1/2) 1986-1991; George H. Morse 1991-2000; Thomas Spencer 1998-2005;
Brenda K. Klacking 2000-2008; Donald Wojewski 2008-2012; Joseph Coon 2011-2012; Linda J Powers 20122014; Mary Soderholm (DSA) 11/1/2014-9/30/2015; Charles Soderholm (DSA) 10/1/2015-9/30/2016; Keith Reinhardt 10/1/2016-2023. Sharon Haynes (1/4) 2023Gobles UMC [Greater Southwest]
James Boehm 1967-1970; Allen Valkema 1970-1971; William Miles 1971-1974; Rudolph Wittenbach 1974-1976;
Karen S. Wheat 1976-1986; John McNaughton 1986-1987; Judy K. Downing 1987-1998; Susan Olsen 19982004; Mary Beth Rhine 2004-2010; Edward L Mohr 2010- 9/11/2012; Daniel J. Minor (RE) 9/16/2012-2013; Nelson L. Hall 2013-2015; John M. Brooks 2015-2019; [Gobles/ Almena became a circuit 2019] Lawrence James
French 2019-2020; [Gobles became single station 2020] Ashlei K. Horn 2020- 2024 [Gobles became a circuit
with Lawton: St Paul’s 7/1/2022]
Goodrich UMC [East Winds]
Gary L. Sanderson 1966-1970; Donald O. Crumm 1970- 1/1/1981; Jerome K. Smith 1/1981- 1/15/1986; John W.
Elliott 3/1/1986- 6/30/1994; Steven A. Gjerstad 7/1/1994- 11/15/2000; Karl L. Zeigler 11/16/2000- 2010; Jeremy P.
Africa 2010-2015; Won Dong Kim 2015- 12/31/2016; Steven J. Buck 1/1- 6/30/2017; Joel L. Walther 2017-2023;
Nicolas Berlanga 10/1/2023Gordonville UMC [Central Bay]
H. Emery Hinkston 1969-1972; Robert Moore 1972-1980; Robert Kersten 1980-1982; Paul Riegle 1982-1983; Joy
A. Barrett 1983-1988; Charles Keyworth 1988-8/31/1994; Janet M. Larner 9/1/1994- 2002; Phillip D. Voss 20024/15/2003; Tracy L. Brooks 2003-2005; Lynda F. Frazier 2005- 6/20/2011; Thomas W. Schomaker (interim)
6/21/2010- 2015; Josheua Blanchard 2015- 8/31/2017; Ernesto Mariona 10/1/2017- 2020; Micheal P. Kelley 2020Grand Blanc UMC [East Winds]
James A. Craig 1967-1971; Frank R. Leineke 1971-1977; John S. Jury 1977-1982; James F. Thomas 19821/1/1990; R. Edward McCracken 1/1/1990-1998; Roger L. Colby 1998-2008; Christine E. Wyatt (diaconal) 19992002; G. Patrick England 2008-2016; Julius Del Pino 2016-2019; Julius Del Pino (OR) 10/1/2019-2020; Brian G.
West 2020Grand Haven: United Methodist Church of the Dunes [Western Waters]
Albert W. Frevert 1965-1972; David Miles (Assoc.) 1971-1976; Charles F. Garrod 1972-1978; Lawrence Wiliford
(Assoc.) 1976-1978; Gerald A. Pohly 1978-1989; Victor Charnley (Assoc.) 1978-1984; Robert Gillette (Assoc.)
1984-1991; Ellen A. Brubaker 1989-1992; Richard Youells (Assoc.) 1991-1995; Eldon K. Eldred 1992-2003; Brian
F. Rafferty (Assoc.) 1999-2003; Daniel M. Duncan 2003-2014; Glenn M. Wagner 2014-12/31/2016; John E. Harnish (RE) 1/1- 6/30/2017; Louis W. Grettenberger 2017Grand Ledge: First UMC [Heritage]
H. James Birdsall 1967-1973; Royce R. Robinson 1973-1983; Lynn Wagner (assoc) 1975-1977; Philip L. Brown
1983-1989; Lynn E. Grimes 1989-1993; Robert H. Roth, Jr. (Assoc.) 1991-1994; William J. Amundsen 1993-2003;
Barbara Smith Jang (Assoc.) 1994-1997; Jana L. Almeida (Assoc.) 1997-10/15/1999; Kathleen S. Kursch (Assoc.)
2/1/2000- 8/31/2004; Molly Turner 2003-2012; Molly Turner (DSA) 7- 12/31/20012; Gregory W. Lawton (Deacon)
2007-2011; Betty A. Smith (Interim) 1/1- 3/31/2013; Terry A. Euper 4/1- 6/30/2013; Cynthia Skutar 2013-2020;
Ronald K. Brooks 2020- 2024; Kayla M. Roosa 2024Grand Rapids: Aldersgate UMC [Western Waters]
Clinton Galloway 1967-12/1973; Norman Kohns 1/1974-1981; William Johnson 1981-1992; Thomas B. Jones
(Assoc.) 1990-12/31/1995; Ellen A. Brubaker 1992-1/1/2002; Cathi M. Gowin 2/1/2002-2005; Gerald L. Toshalis
2005-2006; Gregory J. Martin 2006-2012; [Grand Rapids Aldersgate / Plainfield became two-point charge 2012]
Laurie A. Haller 2012-2013; [became single-point charge 2013] James E. Hodge 2013- 2024; Jeremy P.H. Williams 2024-
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Grand Rapids: First UMC [Western Waters]
Donald B. Strobe 1964-1972; Carl L. Hausermann (Assoc.) 1967-1971; Lowell F. Walsworth (Assoc.) 1971-1973;
John S. Jury 1972-11/1974; Geoffrey L. Hayes (Assoc.) 1973-1978; William W. DesAutels Dec. 1974-1981; Robert E. Jones (Assoc.) 1978-1983; Robert C. Brubaker 1981-11/1987; Darwin R. Salisbury (Assoc.) 1983-1985;
Bradley P. Kalajainen (Assoc.) 1985-1990; Lynn A. DeMoss 4/1988-1993; Joyce DeToni-Hill (Assoc.) 1990-1991;
Derek DeToni-Hill (Assoc.) 1990-1993; Gary T. Haller (co-pastor) 1993-2013; Laurie A. Haller (co-pastor) 19932006; Dominic A. Tommy (Assoc.) 1997-1999; Jennifer Browne (Assoc.) 2006-2011; Kim DeLong (Deacon - Director of Education)(1/2) 2009-2012; Martha Beals (Deacon) 7/1- 11/20/2009; Janet Carter (Deacon) 2009-2011;
Letisha Bowman (Assoc.) 2011-2015; Robert L. Hundley 2013-2022 ; Amee A. Paparella (Assoc.) 20172/27/2018; Timothy Tuthill 2021-2022 (Assoc); Joan Van Dessel (Assoc.) 2019-2023; Steven McCoy 2022 –;
Susan M. Petro (assoc) 2023Grand Rapids: La Nueva Esperanza UMC [Western Waters]
Miguel A. Rivera 1983-1986; Francisco Diaz 1986-1991; Juan B. Falcon 1992- 9/1995; Oscar Ventura 9/19959/2002; Isidro Carrera 9/2002- 3/16/2003; Oscar Ventura 3/16/2003-2009; Jorge Rodriguez 2009-2013; Nohemi
Ramirez 2013-2018; Laura E. Feliciano 2018-2020; Ricardo Angarita-Oviedo (DSA) 2020- 12/31/2021; Ricardo
Angarita (PL 1/2) 1/1/2022Grand Rapids: Northlawn UMC [Western Waters]
Ivan Neiswender 1966-1969; Leonard Putnam 1969-1973; Carlton Benson 1973-1976; Thurlan Meredith 19761984; Vance Dimmick, Jr. 1984-1992; Stanley Finkbeiner 1992-1996; Charles R. VanLente 1996-2010; James C.
Noggle 2010-2013; Timothy B. Wright 2013-2018; Janice T. Lancaster (Deacon) 2/1- 3/31/2017; Craig L. Adams
(RE) 2018-2019; Zachary D. McNees 2019Grand Rapids: Restoration Community UMC [Western Waters]
[new church start 1/1/2018] Banza Mukalay 1/1/2018Grand Rapids: Saint Paul’s UMC [Western Waters]
John S. Myette 1964-1969; William A. Hertell 1969-1974; Robert E. Betts 1974-1982; Edward Trimmer (Assoc.)
1981-1982; Joseph D. Huston 1982-1989; Andrew Jackson (Assoc. 9/1/1986-1994; Theron E. Bailey 1989-1994;
Ethel Z. Stears 1994-1999; Robert J. Mayo 1999-2005; Cathi M. Huvaere (formerly Gowin) 2005-2012; Erin L.
Fitzgerald 2012-2018; Virginia L. Heller 2018-2021; Briony Desotell 2021Grand Rapids: South UMC [Western Waters]
Donald Cozadd 1967-1969; Kenneth McCaw 1969-1975; Clarence Hutchens 1975-1979; Ray Burgess 19791988; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald 1988-1998; Robert P. Stover 1998-2004; Kathleen S. Kursch 9/1/2004-2007;
Mack C. Strange 2007-1/18/2020; Vaughn Thurston-Cox 1/19- 6/30/2020; Michael J. Ramsey 2020-2022; Christine Beaudoin 2022- [Caledonia (1/2) and Grand Rapids: South (1/2) became a circuit, 7/1/2022.]
Grand Rapids: Trinity UMC [Western Waters]
Donn P. Doten 1962-1971; Philip A. Carpenter (Assoc.) 1966-1972; Lawrence R. Taylor 1971-1978; Marvin R.
Rosa (Assoc.) 2/1972-1979; Charles F. Garrod 1978-1984; William John Amundsen (Assoc.) 1979-1982; Edward
A. Trimmer (Assoc.) 1982-1983; Ethel Stears (Assoc.) 9/1983-1986; Charles Fry 1984-1989; Timothy P. Boal
(Assoc.) 1986-1992; Gerald A. Pohly 1989-1996; Gerald Toshalis (Assoc.) 1992-2001; A. Edward Perkins 19962006; Robert Cook (Assoc.) 2001-2006; Carole and Frank Lyman (co-pastors) 2006-2010; David Nellist 20102018; Julie Dix (Assoc.) 11/8/2010-2015; Ellen A. Brubaker and John Ross Thompson (Assoc.) 2015-9/1/2016; M
Kay DeMoss (deacon) 2016-10/212/2018 ; Steven W. Manskar 2018-2021; Michael C. Desotell 2021Grand Rapids: Vietnamese UMC [Western Waters]
Vinh Q. Tran 9/1/1987-2004; Cuong Nguyen 2004-2008; Sanh Van Tran 2008-2012; Daniel Dung Nguyen 2012Grandville UMC [Western Waters]
Dale Brown 1964-2/1973; L. George Babcock (Assoc.) 1967-1972; E. William Wiltse 3/1973-1977; William H.
Doubblestein (Assoc.) 1974-8/1977; Charles Fullmer 1977-1986; Leon Andrews 1986-1989; Barry Petrucci
(Assoc.) 1986-1989; Kim L. Gladding (Assoc.) 1989-1994; J. Melvin Bricker 1989-1995; Rob McPherson (Assoc.)
1994-1999; John Ross Thompson 1995-1998; Robert L. Hinklin 1998-2001; Cathy Rafferty (Assoc.) 1999-2001;
Gerald L. Toshalis 2001-6/30/2005; James E Hodge (Assoc.) 2001-2005; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald 2005-2016;
Ryan B. Wieland 2016Grant UMC [Western Waters]
Marion Nye 1966-1970; Silas H. Foltz 1970-1971; Lewis Buchner 1972-1978; Wayne Babcock 1978-1983;
Beverly Prestwood-Taylor 1983-1986; Beverly Prestwood Taylor (3/4) 1986-5/1988; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor (3/4)
1986-5/1988; Bruce Kintigh 1988-1993; Brian F. Rafferty 1993-1999; Russell Garrigus 1997-2003; Craig South
(DSA) 1999-2002; James L. Breithaupt (1/4) 2002-2004; James L. Breithaupt (1/2) 2004-3/15/2006; Carl Greene,
3/15/2006-2011; Robert W. Stark (DSA) 2011; Colleen A. Wierman (1/4) 11/27/2011-2017 [Brethren Epworth /
Grant became single-point charges 2014]; Sean T. Barton 2017-2018; Daniel L. Gonder 2018-2019; Julie Lawhead (DSA) 2019-12/31/2021; Julie Lawhead (PL) 1/1/2022-
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Grass Lake UMC [Heritage]
Kenneth Harris 12/1966-1969; Dale Culver 1969-12/1972; Charles Grauer 1/1973-1976; Howard McDonald 19761979; Kenneth Lindland 1979-9/1983; Gregory Wolfe 11/1983-1994; Stanley L. Hayes 1994-1999; Larry W. Rubingh 1999-2007; D. Gunnar Carlson 2007-2010; Esther Barton (DSA) 2010-2012; Dennis E. Slattery (DSA) (1/4)
2012-9/30/2018; Gerald S. Hunter (RE) (¼) 10/1- 10/29/2018; David Carlson 12/1/2018-2019; Lawrence J, Wiliford (RE) 2019-11/15/2020; Lawrence J. Embury (1/4) 1/1/2021-12/31/2022; Lawrence J. Embury (1/2) 1/1/2023.
Grawn UMC [Western Waters]
Carter Miller 1968-1969; Richard LoCicero 1969-11/1970; Russell J. Lautner 11/1970-1982; Don Spachman 19821992; Michael E. Long 1992-1996; Daniel W. Biteman, Jr. 1996-2006; Margaret H Wilson 2006-11/1/2009; Mary
S. Brown, 11/1/2009-2014; Colleen A. Wierman (1/2) 2014-2017; Sean T. Barton 2017-7/31/2023; Irene Starr
(DSA) 5/1/2024Grayling: Michelson Memorial UMC [Northern Skies]
Paul C. Frederick 1969-1976; George E. Spencer 1976-1982; Jeffery D. Regan 1982-1989; Dennis N. Paulson
1989-1993; J. Douglas Paterson 1993-1998; Jeffrey L. Jaggers 1998-2004; Robert D. Schoenhals 2004-2/1/2006;
Ralph W. Janka (interim) 2/18/2006-2006; William A. Cargo 2006-2011; Patrick D. Robbins 2011-2014; Richard M.
Burstall 2014-2022; Harris Hoekwater (RE) 2022-9/30/2022; Anita Hahn 10/1/2022-2023; Mark Miller 2023Greenville: First UMC [Central Bay]
Darwin R. Salisbury 1964-3/1970; George Fleming 1965-1975; Howard A. Smith March 1970-1972; Harold A.
Jayne 1972-9/1977; Kenneth W. Karlzen 9/1977- 3/1982; Harold L. Mann 3/1982-1988; Luren J. Strait (Assoc.) 69/1980; Harry R. Johnson 1988-2007; Joy Jittaun Moore 2007-2008; Stephen MG Charnley 2008-2014; Stephen
F. Lindeman 2013-2014; Kimberly A. DeLong (Deacon) 2013-2015; [Greenville First, Turk Lake/Belding Cooperative Parish 2013] Donald E. Spachman 2014-2020; Eric Mulanda (Assoc.) 2/15- 8/1/2015 [re-named Flat River
Cooperative Parish 2015] ; Joseph K. Caldwell (CLM/DSA) 8/1/2015-2016; Jeffrey C. Williams 2020Gresham UMC [Heritage]
David C. Haney 1967-1969; William R. Tate 1969-1972; Gary V. Lyons 1972-4/1976; Gerald A. Salisbury 4/19761979; Molly C. Turner 1979-1983; Glenn C. Litchfield 1983-1990; Richard W. Young 1990-1991; Robert L. Kersten
1991-1995; Jeffrey J. Bowman 1995-2002; Kathleen Smith 2002-12/31/2012; [Vermontville/Gresham separated from
two-point charge 2013] [Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Bryce E. Feighner 2013-2017; [Gresham/Sunfield
became two-point charge 2017] Heather L. Nolen (DSA) 2017-2/1/2021; Ellen K. Zienert (RE) 2/21/- 6/30/2021; Laurie M. Koivula 2021- 12/31/2023; Randell Hitts (RL) 1/1/2024- 2024; [became single charge 2024]
Grosse Pointe UMC [Greater Detroit]
Perry A. Thomas 1966-1978; Robert P. Ward 1978-1982; Mary Frost (assoc) 1978-1980; David Penniman (assoc)
1980-1984; Robert W. Boley 1982-1989; Jack Mannschreck (assoc) 1984-1992; Jack Giguere 1989-1999; David
J. Leenhouts (assoc) 1992-1996; Mary Ann Shipley (assoc) 1996-10/31/2002; Robert D. Wright 1999-2008;
Pamela A. Beedle-Gee (assoc) 2003-2009; Judith A. May 2008-2016; Daniel Hart (assoc) 2012-2016; Ray
McGee 2016- 2022; Sari L. Brown (assoc) 2016-2017; Keith A. Lenard, Jr. (assoc) 2017-2020; David Eardley
2022Gull Lake UMC [Greater Southwest]
Keith Heifner 9/1980-1981; Edward C. Ross 1981-1994; Stephen M.G. Charnley 1994-2008; Susan M. Petro
(Assoc.) 1994-12/31/1997; Dianne D. Morrison (Assoc.) 1998-2/1/2001; David Nellist 2008-2010; Mona K. Joslyn
2010-2015; Rebecca L. Wieringa 2015-2016; Leonard R. Schoenherr (RE) 2016-2020; Michael J. Tupper
(Assoc.) 1/1/2019-4/30/2020; Ian J. Boley 2020- 2024; Melodye VanOudheusden (RE 1/2) 2024Gunnisonville UMC [Heritage]
Stephen Beach 1968-1969; Edward F. Otto 1969-12/1972; Daniel Miles 12/1972-1974; Paul K. Scheibner 19741978; J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald (co-pastor)1978-5/1984; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald (co-pastor) 1982-5/1984;
Charles W. Smith May 1984-1988; Carl W. Staser 1988- 1/1991; Thomas Peters 1/1/1991-1993; Raymond D.
Field 1993-1998; Nancy L. Besemer 1998-2003; Thomas L. Truby 10/15/2003-2006; Beatrice K. Robinson 20062007; Mark G. Johnson 2007-2015; Matthew D. Kreh 2015- 2024; David LaLone 2024Gwinn UMC [Northern Skies]
Konstantin Wipp 1969-1975; Bruce Pierce 1975-1977; Duane E. Miller 1977-1986; Paul Lim 1986-1987; Max
Weeks 1987-1991; Ronald F. Iris 1991-1995; Jacquelyn Roe 1995-2006; Geraldine G. Hamlen 2006-2014; Ronald A. Fike 2014-1/1/2022; Mark Harriman 2022- 12/31/2023.
Halsey UMC [East Winds]
Dudley C. Mosure 1969-1977; Susan B. Stiles 1977-1980; David P. Rahn 1980-1987; Martha H. Cargo 19871992; Chong Youb Won 1992-1995; Robin G. Gilshire 1995-7/31/2000; David E. Ray 8/1/2000-2006; Harold V.
Phillips 2006-2016; Tara R. Sutton 2016-2022; Michael Perez 2022-2023; [Halsey became single-point charge
and realigned as two-point with Gaines 2023] Barbara Benjamin 2023- 1/15/2024 [became single point charge
1/15/2024] Carol Blair Bouse 2024-
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Hancock: First UMC [Northern Skies]
Nelson Cushman 1967-1968; George A. Luciani 1968-1980; Charles R. Jacobs 1980-1984; Thomas G. Badley
1984-1988; Fredrick P. Cooley 1988-1995; Eugene K. Bacon 1995-2006; James R. Rupert 7/16/2006-2009; Amy
Lee Terhune 2009-2016; Scott Lindenberg 2016- 2024; Tae Gyu Shin 2024Harbor Beach UMC [East Winds]
Carl Shamblen 1968-1970; Thomas C. Badley 1970-1973; William M. Smith 1974-1978; Brent L. Webster 19781983; Wayne A. Hawley 1983-1991; Kris S. Kappler 1991-1997; Victoria M. Webster 1997-1999; Clarence W.
VanConant 1999-2004; Paula M. Timm 2004-2011; Donna J. Cartwright 10/1/2011-2012; Mark E. Ryan 20129/18/2016; Sari L. Brown 2017-2021; Karen L. Jensen-Kinney 2021Harbor Springs UMC [Northern Skies]
Phillip Howell 1968-1971; Philip Brown 1971-1977; Milton TenHave 1977-1979; Richard Matson 1979-1987; Catherine Kelsey 1987-1990; Claudette Haney 1990-4/1993; Birt A. Beers 5/1993-1995; Lawrence R. Wood 19952003; Kathryn S. Cadarette 2003-2011; Mary A. Sweet 2011-2014; Vaughn Thurston-Cox 2014-2016;
[Epsilon/New Hope/Harbor Springs/Alanson became a 4-point charge 2014] Hillary Thurston-Cox (Assoc.) 20142016; Randall J. Hitts 2016-2017; Susan E. Hitts 2016-2023 [Harbor Springs / Alanson realigned 2016, merged
2020] [became circuit with Horton Bay 2023] Kathryn Cadarette (RE 1/2) 2023- 12/31/2023; [became a circuit with
Cheboygan: St Paul 1/1/2024] Kristen Coristine (FE 1/4) 1/1/2024Harper Woods: Redeemer UMC [Greater Detroit]
Ralph Edwards 1967-1969; Jack Lancaster 1969-1976; Charles Jacobs 1976-1980; Donald L. Lichtenfelt 19801988; Ronald Corl 1988-1999; James P. Schwandt 1999-2/15/2008; Marshall G. Dunlap 2008-2011; Thomas Taylor 2011-2013; Ronald Iris 2/10/2013- 7/1/2013; Thomas Priest, Jr. 2013-2/1/2017; Judith A. May (RE) 2/16/30/2017; Marshall C. Murphy 2017Harrietta UMC [Western Waters]
Ward Pierce 1967-1972; Bill Amundsen 1972-1979; Jean Crabtree 1979-8/1980; Donald Buege 91/1980- 1/1984;
Bruce Prestwood-Taylor 1/1984-1986; Thomas P. Fox 1986-1992; Charles A. Williams 1992-2/14/1997; J. David
Thompson 11/16/1997-2001; John J. Conklin (DSA) 2001-11/30/2001; John J. Conklin (FL, AM)12/1/2001-2009;
Mona L. Kindel 2009-2012; Beverley Williams 2012-2016; Laurie M. Koivula 2016-2018; [Mesick/Harrietta/ Brethren became a three-point charge 2016] [Harrietta became a sigle point charge 2018] Travis Heystek
09/01/2018-2021; Julie Lawhead (DSA) 2021-2022; Julie Lawhead (PL) 2022Harrison: The Gathering (Mission Church) [Central Bay]
[new church start 2004; mission church 2009; became 3-point charge: The Gathering (WMAC) &
Wagarville/Wooden Shoe UMCs (DAC) 2009] James C. Noggle 2004-2010; Michael J. Simon 2010-2013; Kellas
D. Penny (1/2) 7/1- 12/31/2013; Vincent J. Nader 5/1/2014-2016; Cheryl L. Mancier 11/1/2016-8/31/2020; Ray
McClintic (DSA) 9/1/2020Harrisville UMC [Northern Skies]
Carl J. Litchfield 1969-1971; G. MacDonald Jones 1971-1972; Luren J. Strait 1972-1978; Bruce M. Denton 19781983; William L. Stone 1983-1990; Edward C. Seward 1990-12/31/2004; William P Sanders (interim) 8/31/200412/31/2004; William Omansiek 1/1/2005- 7/1/2005; Travis DeWitt 9/1/2005-2007; Tracy Brooks 2007-2012; Lynda
J. Powers 2012-10/31/2014; Mary Soderholm 11/1/2014-6/10/2017; Charles Sheldon (DSA) 9/1/2017-2018; Eric
L. Johnson 2018-2020; Angela M. Lovegrove 2020-2022; Reeve Segrest 2022- [Harrisville/Lincoln charge & Ossineke circuit realigned to 3 -point charge 2023]
Hart UMC [Western Waters]
Theron Bailey 1966-12/1969; Edward Passenger 12/1969-1971; Jack Kraklan 1971-1979; Lloyd Walker 19791982; Kenneth Snow 1982-1989; Laurie Haller 1989-1993; Bruce R. Kintigh 1993-1/1/1999; Harvey Prochnau
2/1/1999-2003; Ben Bill Lester 2003-2011; Rebecca Farrester Wieringa 2011-2015; Steven R. Young 2015-2022;
Cydney Idsinga 2022Hartford UMC [Greater Southwest]
Morris Reinhart 1967-1972; Jean Crabtree 1972-1979; John Hice 1979-1987; David L. Crawford 1987-1990; Gerald L. Selleck 1990-1998; Richard A. Powell 1998-1999; Ronald W. Hansen 1999-2011; Jeffrey C. Williams 20112014; Rey Mondragon 2014-2015; [Hartford/Keeler wo-point charge 2015] Ryan L. Wenburg 2015-2019; [Keeler
UMC merged with Hartford UMC 12/31/2016] Stephanie E. Norton 2019-2021; Douglas A. Tipken 2021- [became
a two-point charge with Lawrence 2024]
Hartland UMC [Heritage]
Charles Kitchenmaster 1966-1/1972; Ted P. Townsend (interim) 2- 6/1972; Ronald Iris 1972-1975; Horace L.
James 1975-1979; John R. Crotser 1979-1983; Mark E. Spaw 1983- (as Hardy/Hartland 1994-95) 1999; Sherry
Parker-Lewis (assoc) 1994-1995; Gerald S. Hunter 1999-9/17/2000; Gerald R. Parker (interim) 10/1/20001/31/2001; David R. Strobe 2/1/2001-2/1/2006; Thomas Hart (interim) 3/1/2006- 6/30/2006; G. Fred Finzer 20062012; Paul J. Gruenberg 2012-2020; Charles A. Williams 2020- 2024; Terry Melton 2024-
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Hastings: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
Emeral Price 1967- 3/1969; Janice Caldwell 1969-1975; Stanley Buck 4/1969-12/1972; Sidney Short 1/19731982; Myron Williams 1982-5/1985; David Nelson 1985-1989; Philip L. Brown 1989-1994; Bufford W. Coe 199410/15/2000; Kathy E. Brown 2/1/2001-2010; Donald E. Spachman 2010-2014; Mark R. Payne 2014-12/31/2016;
Thomas J. Evans 1/1/2017- 6/30/2017; Bryce E. Feighner 2017- [Hastings: Welcome Corners merged with Hastings: First 2023.]
Hastings: Hope UMC [Greater Southwest]
Kenneth Vaught 1968-1/1983; Jack Bartholomew 2/1983-2/1986; Robert Mayo 4/1986-1992; James E. Fox 19921995; Laurence E. Hubley 1995-2000; Richard D. Moore 2000-2015; Marcia L. Elders 2015-2017; Kimberly S.
Metzer 2017-2023 [Hastings: Hope and Welcome Corners 2-point charge 2021]; [Hastings: Hope single-point
2023.] Tod L. Clark (PL 1/4) 2023Hayes UMC [East Winds]
Donald W. Brown 1965-1970; Louis E. Reyner 1970-1975; Richard Andrus 1975-1979; Frederick P. Cooley 19791984; Randy A. Chamberlin 1984-1986; Alger T. Lewis 1986-1992; S. Douglas Leffler 1992-1994; Norman R.
Beckwith 1994-1998; Barbara Franks 1998-2000; Alan W. DeGraw 2000-2003; Douglas E. Mater 2003-2010;
Bruce L. Nowacek 2010-2013; Karl Zeigler 2012- 4/15/2013; Brian K. Johnson 2013-2016; Matthew D. Chapman
2016-2020; [Caseville, Hayes 2-point charge 2020] Donald L.Wojewski 2020-10/31/2022. [single-point charge
2023] Benita Graf (DSA 1/2) 11/1/2022; Benita Graf (PL 1/2) 1/1/202-.
Hazel Park: First UMC [Greater Detroit] Bryn Evans 1961-1970; Sam Yearby 1970-1975; Reginald Cattell 19752/1979; Donna Lindberg 1979-4/1983; Robert C. Hastings 1983-1987; Paul Lim 1987-1992; David Ray 19921994; Jill H. Zundel 1994-1999; James R. McCallum 1999-4/30/2002; Mary Ellen Chapman 5/1/2002-2010;
Cherrie A. Sporleder 2010-2013; Rochelle J. Hunter 2013-2015; Frederick G. Sampson, III 2016- 12/31/2019; Joseph J. Bistayi (interim) 3/15/- 6/30/2020; Maurice R. Horne 2020-2022; Brian Steele 2022Henderson UMC [East Winds]
Monroe J. Frederick 1968-1972; Tat-Khean Foo 9/18/1972-1976; Wayne A. Rhodes 1976-1978; James B. Lumsden 1978-1982; David S. Stiles 1982-1984; James P. James 1984-1989; J. Robert Anderson 1989-1993; Nicholas
W. Scroggins 1993-1998; Paul B. Lim 1998-2000; Billie Lou Gillespie 2000-10/14/2006; Calvin H. Wheelock
11/1/2006-2019; [Henderson/Chapin/Owosso: Trinity three-point charge 2019] Steffani Glygoroff (DSA) 20192022; [Henderson/Chapin two-point charge 2022]; Carol Kusnier (DSA) 8/1/2022- 12/31/2023. [became circuit
with Birch Run 1/1/2024] Penelope Nunn (3/4) 1/1/2024- 2024; [returned to single station 2024] Jeffrey Henderson (DSA 1/2) 2024Hermansville: First UMC [Northern Skies]
Calvin Rice 1967-1974; James Paige 1974-1975; John Henry 1975-1981; John Hamilton 1981-1986; David Leenhouts 1986-1992; W. Peter Bartlett 1992-1996; Kenneth C. Dunstone 1996-12/15/1999; Jean M. Larson 1/1/200011/15/2001; James A. Fegan 12/1/2001-5/31/2002; Cherrie A. Sporleder 6/16/2002-2004; James M. Mathews
2004-2011; Christine J. Berquist 2011-2020; [Hermansville to single station 2020] Jeff Gagne (DSA) 2020Hersey UMC [Central Bay]
Otto Flachsmann 1964-1969; M.K. Matter 1969-1977; David A. Cheyne 1977-1982; Wesley E. Smith 1982-1984;
Martin D. Fox 1984-9/1986; Nelson Ray 12/1986-1988; Cynthia A. Skutar 1988-1992; Timothy J. Miller 1992-1994;
Pulpit Supply 7/1994; John G. Kasper 8/1/1994-2001; Raymond D. Field 2001-2003; Lawrence A. Nichols 20032010; Mary Beth Rhine 2010-2012; Lemuel O. Granada (1/4) 7/29/2012-2021; James C. Noggle (RE) 2021-2023;
John D Messner 2023- 2024 [Evart, Avondale, and Hersey 3-point charge 2023] James E. Britt (RE 1/2) 2024Hesperia UMC [Western Waters]
Merlin Delo 1966-1978; William Bowers 1978-1980; David Dryer 1980-1984; Richard Williams 1984-10/1/1997;
Pulpit Supply 10/1/1997 – 12/31/1997; Susan Olsen 1/1/1998-7/1/1998; Raymond D. Field 1998-1999; J. Bradley
Brillhart 1999-2007; Dianne D. Morrison 2007-2011; Richard D. Morrison (DSA) 2007-2011; Paul E. Hane 20112018; Paul E. Hane (RE) 2018-4/26/2020; [Ferry merged w/ Hesperia 4/26/2020] Donna J. Minarik 2020-2021;
Wayne Brunt (CLM/DSA) 1/1/2022- 2023; Ralph Posnik (RL) 11/15/2023.
Hillsdale First UMC [Heritage]
Lynn Wagner (assoc) 1966-1969; John Francis 1968-1971; David Morton (assoc) 1969-1970; David S. Evans
1971-1979; William V. Payne 1979-1987; David A. Selleck 1987-12/1988; Hugh C. White (Interim) 12/1988-1989;
Gary L. Bekofske 1989-1996; Mark G. Johnson 1996-2003; Curtis E. Jensen 2003-2010; Patricia L. Brook 20102018; Rob A. McPherson 2018-2022; Anthony J. Tomasino 2022Hillside UMC [Heritage]
Eugene Lewis 1966-1972; Paul Mazur 1972-1974; Tom Jones 1974-1978; Jon Powers 1978-1981; Larry Wiliford
1981-1983; Lawrence Hodge 1983-1991; Laurence E. Hubley 1991-1995; David A. Cheyne 1995-1998; Marilyn
B. Barney 1998-2008; Denise J. Downs 2008-2009; [Hillside/Somerset Center two-point charge 2009] E. Jeanne
Koughns 2009-2014; Patricia A. Pebley 2014-2020; Crystal C. Thomas 2020- 2024; DS supervision 2024-
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Hinchman UMC [Greater Southwest]
Robert Strauss 1968-1981; Valerie Hill 1981-3/1983; Leonard Haynes 1983-1986; Leo Bennett 1986-1989; Walter
J. Rothfuss 1989-2000; Brenda Gordon 2000-2006; Jane D. Logston (PT) 2006-2014; [Berrien Springs/Hinchman/Oronoko 3-point charge 2012] [Hinchman/Oronoko2-point charge 2014] Linda R. Gordon 2014-2017; Brenda
E. Gordon 2017-2018; Dawn Oldenburg (DSA) (½) 2018-2022; [Hinchman/Scottdale two-point charge 10/1/2018;
then Berrien Springs and Hinchman became a circuit, 2022] Dawn Oldenburg (DSA) 2022-.2023; Dawn Oldenburg (PL 1/2) 2023- [single charge 2023]
Holland: First UMC [Western Waters]
Hilding W. Kilgren 1963-1970; Paul E. Robinson (Assoc.) 1965-1972; Darwin R. Salisbury 1970-1977; Brent Phillips (Assoc.) 1972-1973; John L. Francis 1977-1987; William C. Johnson (Assoc.) 1977-1981; Heath T. Goodwin
(PT) 1981-1983; Robert S. Treat 1983-1988; Harold F. Filbrandt 1987-1990; Susan J. Hagans (Assoc.) 19881995; John W. Ellinger 1990-1996; Beatrice K. Rose (Assoc.) 1995-1998; William E. Dobbs 1996-2005; Dorothy
Blakey (Deacon) 1997-1999; R. John Thompson (Assoc.) 1998-4/1/2001; Karen A. Tompkins (Assoc.) 1998-2003;
Todd J. Query (Deacon) 2003-2006; J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 2005-2017; Janice T. Lancaster (Assoc. Pastor of
Congregational Care) 2010-1/30/2014; Bradley S. Bartelmay 2017-2023; Tania J. Dozeman (Assoc.) 2018- 2023;
Tania Dozeman (FE) 2023-LuAnne M. Stanley-Hook (FD) 2019- ; Letisha Bowman (FE) 2023Holly: Mt. Bethel UMC [East Winds]
Donald E. Hall 1969-1970; Dudley C. Mosure 1970-1977; Roy L Webster 1976-1983; Susan B. Stiles 1977-1980;
David Rahn 1980-1981; David Davenport 1981- 9/1986; Scott Harper 1986-1988; Gerald E. Mumford 1988-1993;
Donald Woolum 1993-9/30/1996; Robert Watt 10/1/1996-2001; Karen B. Williams 2001-2005; Patricia A. Harton
2/1/2006-2010; Pamela Kail 2010-2012; Scott Clark 2012-2018; Leah Caron 2018Holt UMC [Heritage]
Philip R. Glotfelty, Jr. 1964-1970; Douglas A. Smih 1970-1972; Myron K. Williams 1972-1982; Dennis Buwalda
1982-1989; Joseph D. Huston 1989-1999; Barbara J. Flory (Assoc.) 1998-2000; Lynn E. Grimes 1999-2006;
Glenn M. Wagner 2006-2014; Mark R. Erbes 2014-2023; Anita Hahn 2023Hopkins UMC [Greater Southwest]
Glenn Britton 1968-1/1970; Stanley Finkbeiner 2/1970-1974; Densel Fuller 1974-1976; Brent Phillips 1976-1978;
David Knapp 1978-10/15/1982; Robert J. Stillson 11/1982-1989; Robert D. Nystrom 1989-1992; Marjory A. Berkompas 1992-6/13/1996; David S. Yoh (DSA) 1996-1999; Raymond D. Field 1999-2001; Reva H. Daniel 20012005; Linda J. Burton 2005-2014; Dominic A. Tommy 2014-2017; Joel T. Fitzgerald 2017-2018; Andrew Ryan
Phillips 2018-2020; Kelsey B. French 2020- [merged with South Monterey 1/1/2024]
Horton Bay UMC [Northern Skies]
Seward Walton 1968-1976; John Gurney 1976-1978; Steve Tower 1978-1979; Carl Staser 1979-1980; Allen
Valkema 1980-1982; Martin Fox 1982-1984; Craig Adams 1984-1994; Kathryn S. Slaughter 1994-2000; Geraldine
M. Litchfield 2000-2005; Timothy B. Wright 2005-2013; [ single-point charge 2013] Michael R. Neihardt 20132015; Eun Sik Poy 9/1/2015-2016; Gregory P. Culver 2016-2017; [Charlevoix/Horton Bay two-point charge 2016;
Horton Bay single-point 2017] Michael R. Neihardt 2017-2020; Kathryn S. Cadarette (RE) 2020- [became a circuit with Harbor Springs 2023] [left circuit to return to single charge 1/1/2024]
Houghton: Grace UMC [Northern Skies]
Carter W. Preston 1968-1972; James H. McLaurin 1972-1978; Alan R. George 1978-1987; Ronald K. Fulton
1987-1988; David R. Strobe 1988-1995; Thomas C. Anderson 1995-2009; David J. Goudie 8/1/2009-2013;
Charles A. Williams 2013-2020; [Houghton: Grace/Painesdale: Albert Paine Memorial two-point charge 7/1/2019]
Eric M. Falker (PE) 2020-2023; Eric M. Falker (FE) 2023Howarth UMC [East Winds]
Elmer J. Snyder 1967-1972; Georg Gerritsen 1972-1978; Dwayne L. Kelsey 1978-1981; Bruce L. Billing 19821993; David K. Koski 1993-1998; Sylvia A. Bouvier 1998-2006; Stephen Fraser-Soots 2006-2009; Thomas M.
Sayers 2009-2016; Carolyn Jones 2016-2018; Marvin L. Herman 2018Howell: First UMC [Heritage]
Allan G. Gray 1962-1973; Lewis C. Sutton 1973-1985; Gary L. Damon 1986-1990; Margaret R. Garrigues-Cortelyou (assoc) 1990-1992; David A. Russell 1990-1997; Charles R. Jacobs 1997-2010; Diane Griffin (deacon)
1/1/2006-12/1/2021; George H. Lewis 2010-2020; Scott K. Otis 2020-2023; Douglas McMunn and Marianne
McMunn (co-pastors) 2023; [Howell and Oak Grove became a circuit 2023]
Hudson: First UMC [Heritage]
Roland F. Liesman 1965-1973; Robert B. Secrist 1973-1980; James G. Simmons 1980-1984; Ralph C. Pratt 19841985; Myra L. Sparks 1985-10/14/1989; Francis F. Anderson 11/1/1989-1991; Melanie L. Carey 1991-1993; Martha
C. Ball 7/16/1993- 1/15/1996; Benjamin B. Ball (assoc) 7/16/1993- 1/15/1996; Mark G. Johnston 2/1/1996-2008;
Raymond D. Wightman 2008-2010; Fredrick D. Neumann 2010-2013; Bradley S. Luck 2013-2018; Carol J. Freeland
2018-2021; Brian J. Comiskey 2021- [became a circuit with Camden/Montgomery/Stokes Chapel charge 9/1/2023]
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Hulbert: Tahquamenon UMC [Northern Skies]
Wayne T. Large 1967-1970; Vernon D. Wyllys 1970-1975; James Lumsden 1975-1976; Audrey N. Dunlap 19761979; David J. Hill 1979-1980; David K. Campbell 1980-1981; J. Douglas Paterson 1981-1982; James W. Robinson 1982-1983; Julaine A. Hays 1983-1984; Ramona E. Cowling 1984-1985; Melinda R. Cree 1985-1986; Ray S.
Peterson 1986-1989; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1989-1991; Audrey M. Dunlap 1991-1993; Donald Bates 19939/30/1996; Barbara Franks 10/1/1996-1998; Donald L. Bates 1998-2001; Virginia B. Bell 2001-10/30/2005; Sandra J. Kolder 12/4/2005-2011; Lowell Peterson 2011-2013; Mary D. Brooks (DSA) 2013-2021; James & Valerie
Robinson (DSA) 2021- 8/12/2022; James Robinson (DSA) 2022Ida UMC [Heritage]
Paul R. Crabtree 1951-1969; Ferris S. Woodruff 1969-1973; Henry W. Powell 1973-1977; Robert E. Burkey 19771982; Jack E. Fulcher 1982-1984; J. Robert Anderson 1984-1989; John M. Mehl Jr. 1989-2001; Wayne A. Hawley
2001-2007; Sang Yoon (Abraham) Chun 2007-2016; Corey M. Simon 2016-2019; Robert J. Freysinger 2019-2021
[Ida and Lulu became a 2-point charge 7/1/2021; Samaria: Grace merged w/ Ida 7/1/2021; Lulu closed 2022] Kelley-Marie Zawodni 2021Ionia: Easton UMC [Central Bay]
George W. Chaffee 1971-1974; Nolan Williams 1974-10/1980; Eldon Schram 10/1980-9/1984; Kathryn M. Williams 9/1984-11/1986; Kathryn M. Coombs 11/1986-1990; Scott K. Otis 1990-1993; David J. Blincoe 19938/15/1994; Supplied by Presbyterian Church 9/1994; Don Wells (Presb.) 1995-6/6/1999; Judy K. Downing
1999-2001; Lynn W. Wagner 2001-9/1/2002; Paul F. Bailey (DSA) 4/13/2003; Thomas R. Reaume 9/1/20041/1/2007; Nancy J. Patera, 1/1/2007-2014; Donna J. Sperry 2014-2022 [Flat River Cooperative Parish 3-point
charge 2020 w/ Ionia: Easton, Belding, and Turk Lake. Further re-aligned 1/1/2021 to 2 charges on a circuit –
Belding/Turk Lake & Ionia: Easton.] TBS 2022. [became a circuit with Ionia: First 2023] Terry Melton 2023- 2024;
Lamarr Gibson (RE) 2024Ionia: First UMC [Central Bay]
Lester C. Bailey 1964-1970; Charles W. Fullmer 1970-1977; Carl L. Hausermann 1977-1983; John F. Sorensen
1983-1985; Keith A. Bovee 1985-1991; Lawrence E. Hodge 1991-2000; Martin H. Culver 2000-2006; Lawrence P.
Brown 2006-2014; Jonathan D. Van Dop 2014-2017; [Ionia First / Lyons-Muir became a two-point charge 2016]
Jonathan E. Bratt Carle 2017-2022; Mark Vorenkamp 2022- 9/30/2022; Octavia Hirons (DSA) 12/1/20224/27/2023. [circuit with Ionia: Easton 2023] Terry Melton 2023- 2024; Lamarr Gibson (RE) 2024Iron Mountain: Trinity UMC [Northern Skies]
Tom Brown II 1968-1973; David M. Liscomb 1973-1982; John F. Greer 1982-1986; John C. Stubbs 1986-1991;
Arthur V. Norris 1991-1994; James A. McLaurin 1994-1998; Scott A. Harmon (assoc) 1996-1998; Meredith Rupe
1998-2006; Philip B. Lynch (assoc) 10/1/2000-2003; Deborah S. Thomas 2006-2011; Paul J. Mallory 2011-2014;
Geraldine G. Hamlin 2014-2023. [became two-point charge with Quinnesec 2023.] Brian R Lightner 2023- 2024;
Crystal Thomas 2024Ironwood: Wesley UMC [Northern Skies]
Thomas H. Beavan 1966-1970; Lillian G. Richards 1970; David A. Russell 1971-1977; Troy Lemmons 1977-1980;
Gary A. Allward 1980-1987; Thomas H. Zimmerman 1987-1991; Carl R. Doersch 1991-1995; Pamela S. Kail
1995-1998; Allen F. Schweitzer 1998-9/30/1999; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2/1- 6/30/2000; Jean B. Rencontre 20002008; Rosemary R. DeHut 2008-8/31/2018; Keith Mullikin (DSA) 10/1/2018-1/21/2020; Keith Mullikin 1/22/20205/31/2022; [Ironwood Wesley/Wakefield two-point charge 7/1/2019] Pamela K. Starr (DSA) 2022Ishpeming: Wesley UMC [Northern Skies]
Stanley A. Bailey 1967-1976; R. Bruce Pierce 1974-1977; Paul C. Frederick 1976-1980; Robert Kersten (assoc)
1978-1980; George A. Luciani 1980-1993; Donna J. Lindberg 1993-1997; Lawrence C. Brooks 1997-1999; Bruce C.
Hatch 1999-2001; Paul G. Donelson 10/1/2001-2006; Scott P. Lindenberg 2006-2014; Jeremiah J. Mannschreck
2014-2018; Matthew Osborne 2018-2021; Robert J. Freysinger 2021- 12/31/2023; Scott Sherrill 1/1/2024Jackson: Brookside UMC [Heritage]
Verne Summers 1966-8/1974; Verner Kilgren 9/1974- 9/15/1978; William Torrey 9/15/1978- 1985; Richard Johns
1985-1992; David L. Johnston 1992-2005; Charles Campbell 7/15/2005- 9/1/2005; Chad M. Parmalee 9/1/20052013; Ronald K. Brooks 2013- 2020 [Jackson Brookside/Trinity two-point charge 2015] Jennifer J. Jue 2020Jackson: Calvary UMC [Heritage]
J. Leon Andrews 1968-1972; [Haven UMC merged with Calvary, 1972;] Donald P. Sailor 1972-1977; Claude Ridley 1977-1983; Carl L. Hausermann 1983-1989; George R. Grettenberger 1989-1992; Timothy P. Boal 19921997; Larry Rubingh 1997-1999; Linda J. Carlson (Assoc.) 1993-2/16/1999; Michael T. Conklin 1999-2003;
Maurice E. Walworth, Jr. 2003-2006; Linda H. Hollies 2006-8/18/2007; Lillian T. French 1/1/2008- 9/1/2010; Edrye
Maurer 9/1/2010-2015; [Jackson Calvary & Zion became two-point charge 2013] Eric Iden (DSA) 2015- 2017;
[Jackson: Calvary became single-point 2017] Mary K. Loring 2017-2019; Terry S. Wiliford (OR) 2019-10/14/2019;
Ronald K. Brooks 11/1/2019-2020; Jennifer J. Jue 2020-
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Jackson: First UMC [Heritage]
Robert C. Smith 1966-1971; E. Lenten Sutcliffe (Assoc.) 1968-1971; Richard A. Morrison (Assoc.) 1969-1971;
Merle D. Broyles 1971-1981; Wilbur A. Williams (Assoc.) 1971-1973; David C. Brown (Assoc.) 1971-1973; Ivan
Gonser (Assoc.) 1973-1974; George Chaffee (Assoc.) 1974-1984; John Ellinger (Assoc.) 1/1972-1976; Richard
Erickson (Assoc.) 1976-1982; Larry Taylor 1981-1987; David Morton (Assoc.) 1982-1986; Ted Cole (Assoc.)
1984-1986; Linda Farmer-Lewis (Assoc.) 1986-1987; David Knapp (Assoc.) 1986-1989; Joy Moore 1988-1990;
John Cermak 1987-1994; Leo E. Bennett (Assoc.) 1989-1993; Donette Bourke (Deacon) 1990- 2003; John D.
Morse (Assoc.) 1993-1999; Edward C. Ross 1994-2012; Sanda Sanganza (Assoc.) 1999-2001; Charles Campbell
(Assoc.) 2003-2007; Susan Babb (Assoc.) 2004-2015; Mark Babb (Deacon-Spiritual Formation Consultant)
6/1/2010-2015; Eric S. Beck 2012-2019; Timothy W. Trommater (Assoc.) 2015-2017; Mary K. Loring (Assoc.)
2017-2019; Tonya M. Arnesen 2019- 2024; Gregory W. Lawton (Deacon, Minister of Spiritual Formation)
8/15/2020-12/31/2022; Bradley S. Luck 2024Jackson: Trinity UMC [Heritage]
[Jackson Trinity is a merger of Greenwood Ave. UMC, Greenwood Park EUB and Francis Street EUB] James
Crosby 1968-1969; Harold Kirchenbauer 1968-1969; Harold Taber 1969-1972; Dale Crawford 1972-1977; B.
James Varner 1977-1986; Karen S. Wheat 1986-1998; Beatrice K. Robinson 1998-2006; [Jackson Trinity/Parma
became a charge 2006] Sandra L. Spahr (DSA) 2006-2007; Melodye Surgeon Rider 2007-2012; Patricia A. Pebley (1/2) 2012-2014; [Jackson Trinity became single-point charge 2014] Robert Q. Bailey (RE) 2014-2015; [Jackson Brookside/Trinity became a two-point charge 2015] Ronald K. Brooks 2015-2020; Jennifer J. Jue 2020Jeddo UMC [East Winds]
William J. Burgess 1968-1973; Mark K. Smith 1973-1976; Daniel R. Fenton 1976-1978; Harold J. Slater 19781980; James E.& Peggy Paige 1980-1985; Georg F.W. Gerritsen 1985-1988; Donald H. Francis 1988-1992;
Emerson W. Arntz 1992-2002; Robert A. Srock 2002-12/1/2003; Catherine W. J. Hiner 2004-2009; Micheal P. Kelley 2009-2012; Donald L. Wojewski 2012-2018; Julie Krauss 2018-2020; [Jeddo, Buel 2-point charge 2020; Jeddo
single point charge 5/1/2021] Karen A. Harriman (DSA) 2020; Karen A. Harriman (FL) 1/1/- 4/30/2021; Donald R.
Derby (RL) 2021- 2023. Joseph Fetterly (PL 1/2) 2023Jerome UMC [Heritage]
Kenneth W. Karlzen 1968-1971; Thomas R. Jones 1971-8/1974; David Flagel 9/1975-1980; Lee F. Zachman 19801984; Donald McLellan 1984- 9/1988; Melanie Baker-Streevy 10/1988-1995; Rochelle Ray 1995-2000; Tim Doubblestein 2000- 8/31/2002; Charles Richards 9/1- 12/31/2002; Paul Hane 1/1/2003-2011; Kimberly A. Metzger 7/112/19/2011; Arthur R. Turner (DSA) 2/1/2012- 2014; Timothy R. Puckett 2014- 12/31/2019; Beverly Clark
(CLM/DSA) 1/1/2020- [Allen charge (Allen 1/4, Jerome 1/4) became circuit with Calhoun County: Homer (1/4)
7/1/2022] [Jerome to single charge 11/1/2022 with pastoral supervision] [became two-point charge with Allen 2024]
Jonesville UMC [Heritage]
Densel Fuller 1968-1974; William Johnson 1974-1977; Darryl Cook 1977-1978; M. John Palmer 1978-1982; Lloyd
Walker 1982-1985; Jack Kraklan 1985-1988; Michael Baker-Streevy 1988-1995; Reva Hawke 1995-1997; Nelson
Ray 1997-2000; Craig Pahl 2000-2014; [Jonesville/Allen single charges 2014] Jennifer Ward (DSA) 2014-2017;
[Litchfield / Jonesville two-point charge 2017] Mary A. Sweet 2017- 2023; [Jonesville / Napoleon two-point charge
2019] Teresa Zimmerman 2022- [Jonesville single-point 7/1/2022]
Juddville UMC [East Winds]
Paul L. Amstutz 1964-1971; Clifford J. Furness 1971-1976; Donald W. Brown 1976-1978; Linda S.Garment 19781980; Verne W. Blankenburg 1980-1983; Robert J. Henning 1983-7/1990; Mary T.Tame 10/16/1990-8/31/1997;
James M. Downing 9/1/1997-8/16/1999; Olaf Lidums 11/16/2000-2003; David L. Fleming 2003-2011; Janet M. Engler 2011-2013; Danny Bledsoe 2013-2015; Dan Wallington 2015-3/31/2017; W. Peter Crawford (RE) 5/1/20175/1/2023; Russell K. Logston (RE 1/2) 2023- [became a circuit with Corunna/New Lothrop: First charge 2023]
Kalamazoo: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
James W. Wright 1964-1972; J. Melvin Bricker (Assoc.) 1966-1971; O. Lavern Merritt (Assoc.) 1968-1970; Ray R.
Fassett (Assoc.) 1970-1974; Hoover Rupert 1972-1983; Douglas W. Vernon (Assoc.) 1971-1974; Marvin Zimmerman (Assoc.) 1974-1976; Donald Ludman (Assoc.) 1974-1978; William Richards (Assoc.) 1976-1979; Richard
Beckett (Assoc.) 1977-1987; Mac Kelly (Assoc.) 1978-1982; Wayne Reece (Assoc.) 1979-1985; Gerald Selleck
(Assoc.) 1982-1984; Royal Synwolt 1983-1991; Jane Shapley (Assoc.) 1985-1987; Dean Francis (Assoc.) 19851990; Richard Rossiter (Assoc.) 1987-1992; George Hartmann (Assoc.) 1987-1994; Keith Treman (Assoc.) 19901998; Kenneth McCaw 1991-1/1/2000; Cynthia A. Skutar (Assoc.) 1992-1997; Cynthia M. Schaefer (Assoc.)
1997-2001; Michelle Wisdom-Long (Assoc.) 1998-2000; Ron Keller (interim senior pastor) 1/1- 7/1/2000; Douglas
W. Vernon 2000-2010; Dale A. Hotelling (Assoc.) 7/16/2000-2004; Matthew J. Bistayi (Assoc.) 2002-2006; Julie
Dix (Assoc.) 2006-2010; John W. Boley 2010-2014; Michelle M. Wisdom-Long (Assoc.) 2010-2011; Stephen MG
Charnley 2014-2020; Manohar A. Joshi (assoc) 2019-11/30/2019; Julie A. Kline (assoc) 2019-2020; Julie A. Kline
2020-; J. Matthew Weiler (assoc) 2020-
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Kalamazoo: Milwood UMC [Greater Southwest]
Richard C. Miles 1966-1970; Heath T. Goodwin 1970-1971; Alden B. Burns 1971-12/1981; John H. Hice (Assoc.)
1977-1979; Ron L. Keller 1/1982-1988; James M. Morgan 1988-1999; Robert K. Lynch 1999-2006; Martin H.
Culver 2006-2011; Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai 2011-2013; Heather A. (McDougall) Molner 2013-2/8/2016; David A.
Newhouse (RE) 3/1/2016-2017; Billie R. Dalton (RE) 2017-2021; Lawrence J. French (assoc) 1/1- 6/30/2019;
Caleb B. Williams (Deacon) 1/1/2021-6/30/2021; Caleb B. Williams (Pastor) 2021Kalamazoo: Sunnyside UMC [Greater Southwest]
Allen D. McCreedy 1967-1973; Robert H. Conn 1973-1976; John W. Ellinger 1976-1981; Norman C. Kohns 19811985; Paul L. Hartman 1985-1992; John W. Fisher 1992-2004; Billie R. Dalton 2004-2/28/2009; Linda J. Burson,
3/1- 7/1/2009; J. Matthew Weiler (1/2) 2009-2020; Cara Weiler (deacon 1/4) 10/1/2009-1/16/2020; Amee A. Paparella 2020-2023; Mary Butler-Loring 2023- 6/30/2024; Sandra Bibilomo (FD, pastor, 1/4) 1/1/2024Kalamazoo: Westwood UMC [Greater Southwest]
A.R. Davis 1968-1973; Allen D. McCreedy 1973-1977; E. William Wiltse 1977-1980; Merged with Kalamazoo
Simpson 1980; Jack H. Baumgart 1980-1984; Larry E. Irvine 1984-1988; Kenneth W. Karlzen 1988-7/31/1995;
Eric S. Beck 8/1/1995-2007; Wayne A. Price 2007-2019; Sandra D. Bibilomo (Deacon) (1/4) 2011- Sean K. Kidd
2019Kalamo UMC [Heritage]
Lowell F. Walsworth 1966-1971; Laurence R. Grubaugh 1971-1973; Milton J. Tenhave 1973-1977; David L.
Johnston 1977- 5/1983; James William Schoettle 5/1983-1988; William P. Sanders 1988- 2/1996; Mark E. Thompson 1996-2004; Bryce Feighner 2004-2013; [Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Dan Phillips 2013-2015;
Jerry J. Bukoski 2015-2022; Jerry J. Bukoski (RL) 2022-2023; Dale W. Williams 2023- [became a circuit with Sunfield 2024]
Kalkaska UMC [Northern Skies]
Richard M. Riley 1984-1993; Charles R. VanLente 1993-1996; Charles K. Stanley 1996-10/1/1999; Stanley L.
Hayes (DSA) 10/1/1999- 2000; Robert W. Stark 2000-2008; Gregory R. Wolfe 2008-2013; Robert J. Freysinger
2013-2015; John Paul Murray 2015-2019; Yong Choel Woo 2019- 2023; [2-point charge with South Boardman
2023] Yong Choel Woo (3/4) 2023Kendall UMC [Greater Southwest]
James Boehm 1967-1970; Allen Valkema 1970-1971; William Miles 1971-1974; Rudolph Wittenback 1974-1976;
Karen S. Wheat 1976-1986; John McNaughton 1986-1987; Judy K. Downing 1987-1998; Susan Olsen 19982004; Mary Beth Rhine 2004-2010; Edward Mohr 2010- 9/11/2012; Daniel J. Minor (RE) 9/16/2012-6/30/2013;
Nelson L. Hall 2013-2015; John M. Brooks 2015-2019; Glenn C. Litchfield 2019Keswick UMC [Western Waters]
Dale Crawford 1968-10/1971; Richard Kuhn 10/1971-1980; John Myette 1980-1984; Tom Evans 1984-1988;
Wayne Gorsline 1988-1991; Martin H. Culver 1991-1999; Wayne A. Price 2000-2004; Donald E. Spachman 20042010; Charles A. Williams 2010-2011; Patricia A. Haas 2011-2023; Phillip J. Friedrick 2023Kewadin: Indian Mission UMC [Northern Skies]
Harry John Sr. 1/1975-1993; Michael Streevy 4/1/1987- 1988; Owen White-Pigeon (DSA) 1993-1994; Cletus Marshall 1994-2/5/1995; Pulpit Supply 2/6- 6/1995; Delfred White-Crow (DSA) 1995-11/15/1997; Delfred White-Crow
(PL) 11/16/1997-4/16/1998; Thomas H. John Jr 1998-2015; [Kewadin Indian Mission single-point 2015] Sandra K.
VandenBrink (RL) 2015-12/31/2016; George Pamp (DSA) 1/1/2017- 12/1/2023.
Kilmanagh UMC [East Winds]
Harold F. Blakely 1957-1978; William R. Maynard 1978-1980; Donald McLellan 1980-1982; Robert L. Kersten
1982-1986; Jeffrey R. Maxwell 1986-1990; George H. Lewis 1990-1993; Nancy Goings 1993-12/31/1995; Ronald
O. Pietta 1/1/1996-1997 Clarence VanConant 1997-1999; Alger T. Lewis 1999-3/1/2011; Duane G. Thon 20112017; William Cleland 2017-2022; Heather Nowak 2022- [Kilmanagh/Owendale separated as a 2-point charge;
Kilmanagh, Bay Port, and Sebewaing: Trinity became 3-point charge, 7/1/2022] [Sebewaing:Trinity/Kilmanagh became two-point charge 12/31/2023]
Kingsley UMC [Western Waters]
Marion Nye 1966-1970; Silas H. Foltz 1970-1971; Lewis Buchner 1972-1978; Wayne Babcock 1978-1983; Beverly
Prestwood-Taylor 1983-1986; Beverly Prestwood Taylor (3/4) 1986-5/1988; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor (3/4) 19865/1988; Bruce Kintigh 1988-1993; Brian F. Rafferty 1993-1999; Charlene A. Minger 1999-2008; Gary S. Wales 20082013; Carl Q. Litchfield 2013-2017; Colleen A. Wierman (assoc) (1/4) 2014-2017; Colleen A. Wierman 2017Lacota UMC [Greater Southwest]
Robert Victor 1966-1969; John Hagans 1969-1974; Pulpit Supply 1974-1977; Joseph Pratt 1977-1980; Carl C.
Nisbet 1980-8/31/2003; Donna J. Keyte 9/1/2003-1/1/2006; Michael A. Pinto (DSA) 2006-2007; Michael A. Pinto
(PL) 2007-4/8/2019; Michael A. Pinto (DSA) 4/19/2019- 8/28/2022; Wynne Hurlbut (CLM) 9/25/2022-1/22/2023;
Sheila Baker (RL) 4/1/2023- 9/25/2023.
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Laingsburg UMC [East Winds]
H. Dale Ferris 1969-1972; Brian D. Kindinger 1972-1977; David K. Koski 1977-1982; L. Michael Pearson 19821986; Harold E. Weemhoff 1986-1990; Robert J. Easlick 1990-1993; J. Robert Anderson 1993-1999; Gerald M.
Sever Jr., 1999-2006; Elbert P. Dulworth 2006-2012; Brian West 2012-2020; [Laingsburg single-point 2020] Tiffany M. Newsom 2020- 2024; [2-point charge with Middlebury 2023] Kendra Holcomb-Densmore (FL) 2024Lake Ann UMC [Western Waters]
Carter Miller 1966-1969; Richard LoCicero 1969-1970; Russell J. Lautner 10/1970-1982; William E. Haggard
1982-1989; Charles J. Towersey 1989-4/15/2008; James L. Breithaupt (Assoc. 1/2) 2004- 3/15/2006; Devon R.
Herrell 6/15/2008- 2013; Michael J. Simon 2013-2017; Joshua Manning 2017-2021; Ishmael Mathiu 9/1/2021Lake City UMC [Northern Skies]
J. William Schoettle 1965-2/1970; Leonard J. Yarlott 2/1970-1972; Ward D. Pierce 1972-8/1976; Ross Bunce
8/1976-1979; Willard Gilroy 1979-1985; David L. Dryer 1985-1996; Jane A. Crabtree 1996-2000; Edrye Maurer
2000-9/1/2010; Jean M. Smith 9/1/2010-2019; Russell K. Logston 2019-2023.
Lake Fenton UMC [East Winds]
Dwight E. Reibling 1968-1970; Donald C. Turbin 1970-1973; David G. Knapp 12/1973-1976; Clifford J. Furness
1976-9/30/1998; Gloria Haynes 10/1/1998-2002; Emerson W. Arntz 2002-2009; Pamela S. Kail 2009-2012; Jeremy Peters 2012-2015; Charmaine Shay 2015-2019; Duane A. Lindsey 2019-2020 [Lake Fenton/Lennon/Duffield
three-point charge 7/1/2019] [Lake Fenton became single -point 2020] Vincent Slocum (DSA) 2020; Vincent Slocum (PL) 1/1/2021Lake Linden UMC [Northern Skies]
J. Howard Wallis 1967-1968; Robert Barry 1969-1970; Lillian Richards; 1970; John Moore 1970-1976; Martin
Caudill 1976-1979; Jay Six 1979-1981; William Wright 1981-1985; W. Peter Bartlett 1985-1987; Pamela J. Scott
1989-1992; Jack E. Johnston 1989-1992; Mary L. Rose 1992-1994; Nancy Sparks 1993-2000; Christine F.
Bohnsack 1994- 2/29/2000; Robert A. White 3/16/2000-2016 ; Richard B. Brown (assoc) 3/16/2000-2003; Robert
A. White 2000-2016; James Palaszeski 2016-2018; Gun Soo Jung 2018-2019; [Keweenaw Parish: Calumet/Lake
Linden 7/1/2019] James M. Mathews (RE 2019-2022; Nelson Hall 2022Lake Odessa: Central UMC [Greater Southwest]
Marvin F. Zimmerman 1967-1974; William A. Hertel 1974-9/1980; Steve Keller 1980-1984; Thurlan E. Meredith
1984-1986; Charles W. Richards 1986-1989; D. Keith Laidler 1989-1992; Emmett H. Kadwell, Jr. 1992-1/1/2000;
Charles M. Shields 2/1/2000-7/1/2000; Donald R. Ferris 2000-2007; Eric S. Beck 2007-2012; Karen J. Sorden
2012-2017; Dominic A. Tommy 2017-2020; Vaughn W. Thurston-Cox 2020-2021; Paul C. Reissman 2021Lake Orion UMC [East Winds]
Robert Hudgins 1962-1971; Edward L. Duncan 1971-1982; W. Harold Pailthorpe (assoc) 1973-1984; Mary Margaret Eckhardt (assoc) 1978-1983, 1985-1990; Richard A Peacock 1982-1993; Bruce E. Petrick (assoc) 19901993; Robert Davis 1993-1997; Wilson (Drew) Hart (assoc) 1993- 4/30/1996; Randy J. Whitcomb (assoc)
5/1/1996-2/15/2001; Thomas P. Macaulay 1997-2004; Carol M. Bouse (assoc) 2001-2002; Marjorie H. Munger
(assoc) 2002-2013; Bruce M. Denton 2004-2012; Lawrence A. Wik 2012- ; John Ball (assoc.) 2013-2022;
Lakeview: New Life UMC [Central Bay]
Lawrence P. Brown 1/1/1998-2006; Richard J. Duffy (co-pastor) 1/1- 6/30/1998; Anita Hahn 2006-2011; John A.
Scott 2011-2015; Susan J. Babb 2015-2019; Mark R. Babb (Deacon) 2016-2019; Timothy B. Wright 2019-2021;
Mark E. Mitchell 2021Lambertville UMC [Greater Detroit]
Leonard C. Ritzler 1966-1972; Harry Gintzer (assoc) 1971-1972; A. Edward Perkins 1972-1974; Dean A. Klump
1974-1981; James R. McCallum 1981-1983; Jeffrey W. Dinner 1983-1990; David D. Amstutz 1990-1997; Thomas
H. Zimmerman 1997-2016; Douglas E. Ralston (assoc) 2004-3/28/2007; King W. Hanna (interim-assoc) 5/17/31/2007; James O. Bowen (assoc) 8/1/2007-2008; Aaron B. Kesson (assoc) 2008-2012; Zachary Dunlap
(assoc.) 1/1/2013-2015; Devin Smith (assoc.) 2015-2020; G. Patrick England 2016-2018; James E. Britt 20182022; Bryan Kilpatrick 2022Lansing: Central UMC [Heritage]
Howard A. Lyman 2/1967-1978; Francis F. Anderson (Assoc.) 1966-1970; Peter H. Kunnen (Assoc.) 1968-1970;
Robert E. Betts (Assoc.) 1970-1974; Charles Grauer (Assoc.) 1970-1972; Paul L. Hartman (Assoc.) 1974-1/1980;
Samuel H. Evans (Assoc.) 1975-1977; Lloyd VanLente (Assoc.) 1977-1982; Neil F. Bintz 1978-1982; Robert H.
Roth, Jr. (Assoc.) 5/1980-1983; Sidney A. Short 1982-1993; James M. Gysel (Assoc.) 1983-1993; Lynn A. DeMoss 1993-1997; Pegg Ainslie (Assoc.) 1993-1997; John W. Boley 1997-2002; Russell F. McReynolds 20022007; Joseph D. Huston 2007-2009; Ronald K. Brooks 2009-2013; Linda J. Farmer-Lewis 2013-2017; Mark E.
Thompson 2017-2020; Naylo T. Hopkins 2020-2022; Richard Burstall 2022-
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Lansing: Grace UMC [Heritage]
Clarence W. Hutchens 1967-1975; Paul F. Albery 1975-1981; John W. Ellinger 1981-1985; David L. Johnston
1985-1992; Richard E. Johns 1992-1996; Gary L. Bekofske 1996-2005; Timothy P. Boal 2005-2006; Jane Ellen
Johnson 1/1/2007-2016; Paul SungJoon Hahm 2016-2021; Nancy V. Fancher (Deacon) 2017-2018; Leslee J.
Fritz 2021Lansing: Sycamore Creek UMC [Heritage]
[new church start 2000] Barbara J. Flory 2000-2009; Thomas F. Arthur 2009- [Potterville UMC merged w/Sycamore Creek UMC and became Sycamore Creek - Potterville Campus 12/31/2016] Mark Aupperlee (Assoc.)
1/1/2018- ; Michal White (assoc) 10/1/2023Lansing: Sycamore Creek UMC - Eastwood Campus [Heritage]
Douglas A. Smith 1960-1970; John S. Myette 1970-1978; Geoffrey L. Hayes 1978-1987; David Nelson 19801985; William A. Hertel 1987-1990; Charles F. Garrod 1990-10/1992; Benton R. Heisler 11/1992-1997; Deborah
M. Johnson 1997-2008; Martin M. DeBow 2008-2014; Bo Rin Cho 2014-2017; Jon L. Pohl 2017-2022. [Lansing:
Asbury became a satellite of Lansing: Sycamore Creek, changed name to Eastwood Campus, 7/1/2022] Thomas
Arthur 2022- ; Mark Aupperlee (assoc) 2022- ; Michal White (assoc) 10/1/2023Lansing: Sycamore Creek UMC - Potterville Campus [Heritage]
Thomas F. Arthur 12/31/2016- ; [Potterville merged w/ Sycamore Creek and became Lansing: Sycamore Creek Potterville Campus 12/31/2016] Mark Aupperlee (Assoc.) 1/1/2018- ; Michal White (assoc) 10/1/2023Lawrence UMC [Greater Southwest]
Kenneth Snow 1967-1972; Norman Crotser 1972-1976; George Gierman 1976-1979; Leo Bennett 1979-1986;
Mark Johnson 1986-4/1991; Ronald K. Brooks May 1991-1998; Wayne H. Babcock 1998-12/31/2002; David S.
Yoh (DSA) 1/1/2003- 7/1/2003; Jane D. Logston 2003-2006; Clifford L. Radtke 2006-2016; Wayne E. McKenney
2016-2022; [Lawrence / Lawton St. Paul’s became a two-point charge 2016] Miriam Peralta de Garcia (1/2) 20222024 [Lawrence became a single-point 2022] [became a two-point charge with Hartford 2024] Douglas A. Tipken
FL 1/2) 2024Lawton St Paul’s UMC [Greater Southwest]
Donald Russell 1968-1971; Roger Nielson 1971-1974; Al Sprague 1974-1977; Diane Vale 1977-1980; Jeff Edwards 1980-1981; Dean Francis 1981-1985; Beverly Gaska 1985-1987; Billie R. Dalton 1987-1995; Carol Newman (assoc) 1995-1996; Claudette I. Haney 1995-2000; Ronald K. Brooks 2000-2006; Daniel W. Biteman
2006-2010; Peggy A. Boltz 2010-2011; Douglas W. Vernon (DSA ¼)) 2011-2014; [LifeSpring/Lawton St. Paul’s became 2-point charge 2014] Wayne E. McKenney 2014-2022; [Lawrence / Lawton St. Paul’s became a two-point
charge 2016] Ashlei Horn 2022- 2024; [Lawton: St Paul’s became a single-point on a circuit with Gobles, 2022]
Ashlei Horn (1/4) 2024Leaton UMC [Central Bay]
Paul Peet 1968-1969; Fred Fischer 1969-1978; David Meister 1978-1979; Pulpit Supply 1979-1980; Thomas
Crossman 1980-1981; Pulpit Supply 1981-1/1984; Dale Barry 1- 8/1984; Tim Girkin 10- 11/1984; Byron Coleman
11/1984- 1/1992; Connie Bongard 1/1992-1994; Thomas R. Jones (RE) 1994- 7/31/1999; Randall E. Roose
(DSA) 8/1/1999-2004; Susan D. Olsen 7/16/2004-2006; Sharyn K. Osmond 8/1/2006-11/30/2008; Donald R. Wendell 11/30/2008-11/1/2009; Craig L. Adams 12/1/2009-2010; David Michael Palmer 2010-2016; Russell D. Morgan
2016-2018; Deborah A. Line Yencer (RE ¼) 2018-2022; Joseph Beavan 2022- 2024; Anika-Kafi Summers 2024Leland UMC [Western Waters]
Elmer J. Faust 1966-1969; Edward Jones 1969-1971; Richard Kuhn 11/1971-1980; John Myette 1980-1984; Tom
Evans 1984-1/31/1994; Doug L. Pedersen 2/16/1994-1997; Joseph M. Graybill 1997-2011; Linda J. Farmer-Lewis
2011-2013; Virginia L. Heller 2013-2014; Daniel B. Hofmann 2014-2021; Timothy S. Woycik 2021LeRoy UMC (Pine River Parish) [Central Bay]
David Dryer 1968-1974; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1974-1977; Robert Boyer 1977-1979; Harold R. Simon 1979-1983
Mark Gaylord-Miles 1983-1/1985; Pulpit Supply 1/6/1985; Douglas Kokx 1985-1991; Robert Stark 1991-1996; Valerie M. Sisson 9/16/1996-1998; Valerie M. Hill 1998-1999; David A. Cheyne 1999-2003; Jodie R. Flessner 20032012; Scott R. Loomis 2012-2021; Cori R. Clevenger 2021-2023; David Huhtala (PL 3/4) 2023- 1/31/2024;
Leslie UMC [Heritage]
William Wurzel 1966-1969; Gordon E. Spalenka June-10/1969; Arthur A. Jackson 10/1969-1972; Wayne E.
Sparks 1972-1975; James M. Morgan 1975-1982; Max J. Gladding 1982-1990; Clinton McKinven-Copus 199010/1991; Reva Hawke 10/1991-4/1993; Derek DeToni-Hill 1993-10/15/1999; Janet Sweet-Richardson 11/1/19992003; Carroll A. Fowler 2003-1/1/2006; Donald L. Buege 1/15/2006- 2014; Kelly M. Wasnich 7/1- 8/10/2014;
Frederick H. Fischer (RE) 9/14/2014-2015; Paul A. Damkoehler 2015-2020 [Leslie/Felt Plains became a two-point
charge 2018] [Millville, Leslie, Felt Plains became 3-point charge 2020] Rhonda J. Osterman 2020-
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Lexington UMC [East Winds]
Kenneth L. Harris 1969-1977; John D. Lover 1977-1982; Max D. Weeks 1/1983-1987; Donna J. Osterhout 19871991; Richard F. Kriesch 1991-1997; Jean R. Snyder 1997-2000; Linda J. Powers 2000-2002; Betty M. Blair
2002-1/30/2009; Timothy R. Ziegler 2009-2013; Maureen Baker 2013-2017; David G. Gladstone (RE) 2017-2018;
Susan M. Youmans 2018-2023; Geraldine G Hamlen 2023Lincoln UMC [Northern Skies]
Carl J. Litchfield 1969-1971; G. MacDonald Jones 1971-1972; Luren J. Strait 1972-1978; Bruce M. Denton 19781983; William L. Stone 1983-1990; Edward C. Seward 1990-12/31/2004; William P. Sanders (interim); Travis DeWitt 9/1/2007; Tracy Brooks 2007-2012; Linda J. Powers 2012-10/31/2014; Mary Soderholm 11/1/20146/10/2017; Charles Sheldon 9/1/2017-2018; Eric L. Johnson 2018-2020; Angela M. Lovegrove 2020-2022; Reeve
Segrest 2022- [Harrisville/Lincoln charge & Ossineke circuit realigned to 3 -point charge 2023]
Linden UMC [East Winds]
W. Thomas Schomaker 1969-12/1975; James G. Simmons 1976-1980; Dale B. Ward 1980-1981; John M. Mehl,
Jr. 1981-1989; Linda J. Donelson 1989-1990; Carter Garrigues-Cortelyou 1990-8/31/1994; Shirley A. Cormicle
9/1/1994-1998; David R. Strobe 1998-1/31/2001; Janet M. Stybert 2001-2004; Margaret A. Kivisto 2004-2014;
Crystal C. Thomas 2014-2018; Michelle N. Forsyth 2018-2020; [Linden became single station 2020] Robert J.
Easlick 2020-2023; Robert J. Easlick (HR 1/2) 2023Living Grace Ministry UMC (New Church Start 2023) [Heritage]
Steve Khang (FE) 2023Livingston Circuit: Plainfield UMC [Heritage]
Harry Gintzer 1966-1969; Roger A. Parker 1969-1970; Thomas E. Hart 1970-1975; Jerome K. Smith 1975-1981;
Meredith T. Moshauer 1981-12/31/1981; William R. Donahue Jr. 1/14/1982- 12/31/1987; Richard W. Sheppard
1/15/1988- 12/31/1989; Paul F. Bailey 1/1/1990- 1991; Margery A. Schleicher 1991-1995; Myra L. Sparks 19958/31/1997; Darrell L. Rice 1/1/1998- 2003; Malcolm L. Greene 2003- 8/31/2004; Steven A Gjerstad 9/1/20042006; Judith M. Darling 2006-2009; Alan DeGraw (interim) 2009- 12/31/2009; Robert A. Miller 1/1/2010- 2013;
David C. Freeland 2013-2017; Mark Huff 11/12/2017- 2021; Melissa Noll (DSA) 2021- 3/30/2022; Melissa Noll
(PL) 4/1/2022Livonia: Clarenceville UMC [Greater Detroit]
Elsie A. Johns 1941-1973; Gerald H. Fisher 1973-1985; James E. Tuttle 1/15/1985-1990; Lawrence E. VanSlambrook 1990-2/2/1992; M. Lester McCabe (assoc) 1990-1992; James P. Kummer 2/2/1992-1995; M. Jean Love
1995-2001; James E. Britt 2001-814/2006; Elizabeth A. Librande 8/15/2007-2010; Donald L. Sperling 2010-2021;
Christopher M. Grimes 2021Livonia: Newburg UMC [Greater Detroit]
William A. Ritter 1969-1980; Benjamin Bohnsack (assoc) 1970-1973; Donna J. Lindberg (assoc) 1973-3/1974;
Duane E. Snyder 1974-1976; John Ferris (assoc) 1976-4/1979; Margery Schleicher (assoc) 1980-1981; Jack E.
Giguere 1980-1984; Roy G. Forsyth (assoc) 1981-1991; Edward C. Coley 1984-1988; David Church 1988-1992;
David E. Ray (assoc) 1991-1993; Gilson M. Miller 1992-1997; Melanie L. Carey (assoc) 1993-2000; Thomas G
Badley 1997-2002; Barbara E. Welbaum (assoc) 2000-2006; Terry W. Allen 2002- 9/1/2005; Marsha M. Woolley
2006-2013; Paul Perez (deacon) 2008-2013; Steven E. McCoy 2013-2022; Rodney G. Gasaway (Deacon) 20172020; Rebecca Wilson (deacon) 2014- 1/1/2015; Chad Parmalee 2022Livonia: St. Matthews UMC [Greater Detroit]
Paul T. Hart 1968-1971; Jerome K. Smith (assoc) 1971-1975; William D. Rickard 1971-1980; David T. Strong
1980-1990; Kearney Kirkby (RE assoc) 1989-1992; G. Charles Sonquist 1990-8/31/2002; Mary Margaret Eckhardt 9/1/2002-2010; George E. Covintree, Jr. 2010-2015; Jeremy P. Africa 2015-2022; Nicholas Bonsky 2022London UMC [Heritage]
Gary R. Imms 1969-1976; John J. Landon 1976- 3/1978; James B. Lumsden 3/1978- 12/1978; D. Byron Coleman
12/1978-1982; Mildred M. Hiner 1982-1984; Donald C. Schark 1984-1986; David W. Purdue 1986-1991; William
M.Clemmer (interim 6- 8/1991); Diana K. Goudie 9/1/1991- 8/31/1994; William M. Clemmer 9/1/1994- 2/16/2003;
Richard E. Burstall 2003-2007; Edward L. Tam 2007- 10/31/2007; Ruth A. McCully 11/1/2007-11/15/2009; Courtney D. Williams 11/16/2009- 12/31/2013; Christopher Butson 1/1/2014- 2019; Beatrice S. Alghali 2019-2021;
Bradley S. Luck 2021- ; Paula Vergowven (assoc) 2021-2022. [Dundee, Azalia, London 3-point charge 2021] Pulpit Supply (overseen by Bradley Luck) 2022- 2023; [Azalia/London became a circuit with Milan: Marble Memorial
2023] Matthew West 2023Lowell: First UMC [Western Waters]
G. Robert Webber 1965-1969; Hartwell Gosney (Assoc.) 1968-10/1972; Dean E. Bailey 1969-1979; Gerald R.
Bates 1979- 4/1982; Donald L. Buege (Assoc.) 1979- 8/1980; Beulah P. Poe (Assoc.) 9/1980- 1982; William J.
Amundsen 1982-1993; B. Gordon Barry 1993-2003; Michael T. Conklin 2003-2008; Richard W. Blunt 2008-2014;
Cheryl A. Armstrong (Deacon) 1/1/2014-2018; J. Bradley Brillhart 2014-
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Lowell: Vergennes UMC [Western Waters]
William Vowell 1968-1969; Phillip Carpenter 1969-1977; Luren Strait 1978-1979; Donald Buege 1979- 9/1/1980;
Stanley Forkner 9/1/1980- 1986; Daniel Duncan 1986-1989; Tracy Taylor 1989-1990; Lloyd Hansen 1990-1991;
Mary Schippers 1991- 3/31/1995; Pulpit Supply 4- 6/1995; David F. Stout 1995-1996; Nathaniel W. Johnson
9/1/1996- 2010; Matthew Stoll 2010-2018; Thomas C. Fifer 2018-2021; Scott R. Loomis 2021Ludington: St Paul UMC [Western Waters]
Jack Kraklan 1967-1971; Bernard Randolph 1971-1974; Forest Crum 1974-1981; Ray D. Flessner 1981-1989;
Robert P. Stover 1989-1998; Dennis E. Slattery 1998-2007; Robert J. Henning 2007-2011; Jon L. Pohl 2011-2017;
Bradley E. Bunn 2017-2021; Lenora Whitecotton 2021-2023; Karen B Williams 2023- 2024; Joseph L. Beavan
2024Ludington: United Church [Western Waters]
Harold F. Filbrandt 1967-1974; William J. Torrey 1974-1978; John F. Sorensen 9/15/1978- 1983; William D. Dobbs
1983-1991; Laurie A. Haller (Assoc.) 1985-1989; Paul E. Lowley 1991-2000; Betty A. Smith (Assoc.) 1990-1992;
Joe D. Elenbaas 2000- 11/30/2006; Kenneth E. Tabor (Assoc.) 2004-2010; Thomas J. Evans 2007-2013; Dennis
B. Bromley 2013-2021; Hillary Thurston-Cox 2021Luther UMC [Central Bay]
David Dryer 1968-1974; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1974-1977; Robert Boyer 1977-1979; Harold Simon 1979-1983;
Mark Gaylord-Miles 1983-12/1984; Pulpit Supply 1- 6/1985; Douglas Kokx 1985-1991; Robert Stark 19914/1993; Reva Hawke 5/1993-1995; Mary S. Brown 1995-10/15/1998; David A. Cheyne 1/16/1999- 6/30/1999; Nelson Hall 1999-2005; Karen J. Sorden 2005-2012; James A. Richie 2012-1/31/2015; [Luther added to Pine River
Parish: Ashton/Leroy/Luther 2015] Scott R. Loomis 2015-2021; Cori R. Clevenger 2021-2023; David Huhtala (PL
3/4) 2023- 1/31/2024.
Lyon Lake UMC [Greater Southwest]
A. Ray Noland 9/1968-1973; John T. Charter 1973-1978; Harold Deipert 1978-1983; Walter Rothfuss 1983-1987;
Linda Farmer-Lewis 9/1987- 12/1992; Claudette Haney 4/16/1993- 1995, Nelson Ray 1995-1997; Linda J. Burson
1997- 1/1/2000; Mark Mitchell 2000-2008; Thomas P. Fox 2008-2012; Robert P. Stover (RE) 2012-2022; Pulpit
Supply 2022-12/31/2022; Joel P. Fitzgerald (1/4) 1/1/2023Lyons-Muir Church (Federated Church – Presbyterian) [Central Bay]
Richard Strait 1972-1977; George Matter 1977-1979; Howard McDonald 1979-1982; Byron Coleman 1982-1984;
Bette Dobie 1984-1988; Scott Otis 1988-1993; David J. Blincoe 1993-8/15/1994; Supplied by Presbyterian
Church 9/1994; Don Wells (Presb) 1995- 1/6/1999; Judy K. Downing 1999-2001; Lynn W. Wagner 20019/1/2002; Kathy J. Clark 8/1/2003- 1/1/2005; Forrest B. Nelson 1/1/2005- 1/1/2016; Jonathan D. VanDop,
1/1/2016- 2017; [Ionia First/Lyons-Muir two-point charge 2016] Jonathan E. Bratt Carle 2017-2022; Mark Vorenkamp 2022- 9/30/2022; Timothy W. Trommater (FE 1/4) 5/1/2023Macomb: Faith UMC [East Winds]
Joan D. Roach 1965-1970; Forrest Pierce 1970-1972; Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1972-1973; Ronald Leisman 1973;
Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1973-1974; Mary Howard (Rawson) 1974-1976; Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1976-1980; Thomas F.
Keef 1980-1982; Mary F. Neil 1982-1984; John J. Rodgers 1984-1991; Marion A. Pohly 1/1/1992- 1996; Arthur
Stone 11/16/1996-10/31/1998; Marion A. Pohly 11/1/1998- 4/28/2011; Dianne H. Van Marter 2011- [New Haven:
Faith re-named Macomb: Faith 12/6/2015]
Macon UMC [Heritage]
Thomas G. Badley 1968-1970; Robert E. Burkey 1970-1973; John W. Vance 1973-1975; Robert Porter 19731976; Albert F. Raloff 1975-1979; Martha H. Cargo 1979-1982; Robert C. Strobridge 1982-1983; Robin G. Gilshire
1983-1990; Gregory E. Rowe 1990-1993; Ramona E. Cowling 1993- 8/31/1997; C. Michael Madison 9/1/19971999; Bonny J. Lancaster 1999-2001; Alan J. Hanson 2001-2002; Dale E. Brown 2002-2007; Lance E. Ness
2007-2017; Ruth A. VanderSande 9/7/2017- 2020 [Britton: Grace/Macon two-point charge 2019] [Blissfield: Emmanuel/Macon two-point charge 2020] [Macon single-point charge 2021] Kelley-Marie Zawodni 2020-2021; Esther R. Barton (DSA) 2021-2022; [Macon and Stony Creek became a circuit, 2022] Michael W. Vollmer (PE)
2022-2023; Michael W. Vollmer (FE) 2023Madison Heights: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Ross N. Nicholson 1967-1972; Robert H. Bough 1972-1975; Kenneth A. Kohlmann 1981-9/1985; Ronald K. Corl
1975-1988; Eugene K. Bacon 1988-1995; A. Faye McKinstry 1995-1999; Patricia A. Green 1999-2008; Thomas L.
Taylor 2008-2/15/2011; Juanita J. Ferguson 2011- 9/30/2011; G. Charles Sonquist 10/17/2011- 2012; Rhonda J.
Osterman 2012-2020; Rodney K. Diggs 2020-2023; John Ilunga Ngoie Kabala (1/4) 2023- [became circuit with
Omo: Zion 2023] {dissolved circuit with Omo: Zion and became circuit with Birmingham: Embury 2024]
Madison Heights: Vietnamese Ministry UMC (New Church Start) [Greater Detroit]
Nhan Duc Nguyen 4/1/2016-
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Mancelona UMC [Northern Skies]
M. Helen Jackson 1968-1972; George Gierman 1972-1975; Curtis Jensen 1975-1983; Timothy Graham 19831990; Gary Coates 1990- 8/1991; Pulpit Supply 9- 10/1991; Wayne Gorsline 11/1991- 6/15/1992; John W. Boley
6/16/1992-1997; Carolyn C. Floyd 1997-2000; Kathryn M. Steen 2000-2007; Stephan Weinberger 2007-2010;
Zawdie K. Abiade 1- 7/2010; Todd Shafer (DSA) 7/15/2010- 10/31/2010; Todd Shafer (FL) 11/1/2010- 2017;
Bryan K. Kilpatrick 2017-2022; Douglas M. Obwoge 2022- [Boyne Falls became a circuit with the Mancelona
charge 4/1/2023] [Mancelona became a single charge on a circuit with Boyne Falls 1/1/2024]
Manchester UMC [Heritage]
O. William Cooper Jr. 1965-1970; Walter R. Damberg 1970-1977; Maurice D. Sharai Jr. 1977-1980; David A.
Spieler 1980-1981; Thomas E. Hart 1981-1984; Hayden K. Carruth Jr. 1984-1989; Peggy Ainslie 198910/31/1991; Marsha M. Woolley 11/1/1991-1994; Margaret Paige 1991-1998; Thomas Davenport 199412/31/1998; Frank Leineke (interim) 1/1/1999- 6/30/1999; A. Faye McKinstry 1999-2005; Lawrence A. Wik 20052012; Teresa Zimmerman (deacon) 1/1/2012- 12/31/2016; Aaron B. Kesson 2012-2017; Dillon S. Burns 20172023; Susan Hitts 2023Manistique: First UMC [Northern Skies]
Theodore E. Doane 1968-1972; Marvin McCallum 1972-1975; Audrey Dunlap 1975-1976; Michael Peterlin 19761980; Max D. Weeks 1980-1983; Timothy Hastings 1983-1986; Stuart L. Proctor 1986-1991; Raymond D. Wightman 1991-1997; Donna J. Lindberg 1997-2004; Donald E. Bedwell 2004-2020; B.J. Ash 2020Manton UMC [Western Waters]
Edward Eidens 1967-1969; J. William Schoettle 1969-1970; Leonard J. Yarlott 1970-1971; Arthur R. Turner 19711976; Molly C. Turner (Assoc.) 1971-1976; Norman Charter 1976-1977; J.T. Wood 1977-1981; Deborah Johnson
1981-1985; Laurie McKinven-Copus 1985-1987; Louis W. Grettenberger 1987-1993; Richard W. Blunt 19932/1/1999; Linda J. Carlson 2/16/1999- 2009; Beth A. Reum 2009-2013; Noreen S. Shafer 2013-2017; Jeffrey A.
Swainston (DSA) 2017; Jeffrey A. Swainston 12/1/2017- 2022 [Manton and Mesick 2-point charge 7/1/2021] Jeffrey A. Swainston (PL 3/4) 2022- [single-point charge 2022.]
Maple Rapids UMC [Central Bay]
William Tate 1967-1969; Robert Boyer 1969- 2/1970; Charles VanLente 2/1970- 5/1972; Abe Caster 5/19721/1973; Eldon Schram 2- 6/1973; J. Thomas Churn 1973-1979; Richard Whale 1979-1980; Richard Riley 19801984; Lyle Heaton 1984-1990; Tim Wohlford 1990-1991; Carolyn Robinson 1991-1997; Charles D. Farnum 19972001; Martin Cobb 2001-2006; O’Ryan Rickard 2006-2007; Kathryn L. Leydorf (DSA) 2007; Kathryn L. Leydorf
(FL) 11/12/2007- 2022; [Salem/Maple Rapids/Lowe charge re-aligned 5/1/2014 to Maple Rapids/Lowe charge;
Maple Rapids/Lowe became Maple River Parish 2015] Kathryn Leydorf-Keck (RL) 2022- 2023; [parish dissolved;
single-point charge 2023] [2-point charge with Carson City 2023] Ian McDonald (1/4) 2023Marcellus UMC [Greater Southwest]
Ira Fett 1968-1969; Donald Ludman 1969-1974; Wayne Babcock 1975-1978; Darryl Cook 1978-1981; Robert
Mayo 1981-1986; Kenneth I. Kline 1986-1992; Dennis E. Slattery 1992-1995; Peggy A. Boltz 1995-2002; Melodye
Surgeon Rider 2002-2007; John D. Messner (DSA) 2007-12/31/2008; John D. Messner (FL) 1/1/2008- 2020; Andrew S. Abrams (DSA) 2020-12/31/2021; Andrew S. Abrams (PL) 1/1/2022-2023. [became circuit with Three
Rivers: Ninth Street 10/1/2023] Donald Brooks (DSA 1/4) 10/1/2023Marion UMC [Western Waters]
Edward R. Jones 1967-1969; Walter S. Easton 1969-1971; Robert R. Boyer 1971-1977; Kendall A. Lewis 19771981; Donald R. Fry 1981-1994; James C. Grant 1994-1999; Howard H. Harvey 1999-2000; Jeffrey Schrock
2000-2004; Kenneth C. Reeves 2004-2006; Kenneth C. Reeves (DSA) 2006-2007; James J. Mort 2007- 2024;
[became a circuit with the Ashton charge 2024]
Marne UMC [Western Waters]
Kenneth E. Curtis 1967-1969; Don W. Eddy 1969-1971; Kenneth W. Karlzen 1971-1973; Donald Fry 1973-1977;
Douglas Knight 1977-1980; Vernon Michael 1980-1982; Keith Bovee 1982-1985; Deborah M. Johnson 19851990; Timothy W. Graham 1990-1993; Cathi M. Gowin 1993-1/31/2002; Patricia L. Brook 2/1/2002- 2010; J.
Thomas Boutell 2010-2018; Cydney M. Idsinga 2018-2022; Timothy Tuthill 2022- 12/31/2022 Dongyun (Joshua)
Kim 1/1/2023Marquette: Hope UMC - First Campus [Northern Skies]
Ralph Janka 1967-1971; Robert D. Dobson (assoc) 1968-1972; Alan J. Hanson (assoc.) 1972-1973) Samuel F.
Stout 1971-1975; Gilson M. Miller (assoc) 1973-1975; Webley Simpkins 1975-1980; John C. Huhtala (assoc)
1976-1980; Lawrence C. Brooks (assoc) 1980-1982; Benjamin Bohnsack 1980-1988; Steven J. Buck 1988-1993;
Stanley A. Bailey, Jr. (assoc) 6/15- 12/31/1989; Gordon S. Nusz 1993-2000; Stephen E. Rhoades 2000-2004; Elbert P Dulworth 2004-2006; Steven E. McCoy 2006-2013; Alan J. Hansen (interim) 2013-2014; Kristine K. Hintz
2014- ; Christopher Hintz 2016- [Negaunee: Mitchell UMC merged w/ Marquette: Hope 9/1/2020;] Erica Thomas
(Director of Comm, Outreach, Connectional Min) 8/1/2022-
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Marquette: Hope UMC - Connection Center Campus [Northern Skies]
[Formerly Marquette: Hope – Grace Campus. Satellite of Marquette: Hope founded 2016] Kristine K. Hintz 2014- ;
Christopher Hintz 2016Marquette: Hope UMC - Negaunee: Mitchell Campus [Northern Skies]
Albert F. Roloff 1965-1974; William D. Schoonover 1974-1982; King Hanna 1982-8/31/1994; John Bunce
9/1/1994-1998; Scott A. Harmon 1998-2002; Anthony J. Tomasino 2002-2003; Eric D. Kieb 2003-2010; Douglas
E. Mater 2010-2016; J. Albert Barchue 2016-8/31/2020; Christopher Hintz and Kristine Hintz 9/1/2020- [merged
w/ Marquette: Hope to become satellite campus 9/1/2020]
Marquette: Hope UMC - Skandia Campus [Northern Skies]
[Satellite of Marquette: Hope founded 7/1/2016] Kristine K. Hintz 2014-; Christopher Hintz 2016Marshall UMC [Greater Southwest]
Charles Manker 1968-1970; Ralph Witmer 1970-1974; Harold Filbrandt 1974-1983; Jeanne Randels (Assoc.)
1981-1988; Ronald Thompson 1983-1989; David McBride (Assoc.) 1988-1991; Leon Andrews 1989-1992; William
Bills (Assoc.) 1991-1994; William Johnson 1992-1996; Margaret H. Peterson (Assoc.) 1994-1998; Keith W. Heifner 1996-1999; Judy K. Downing (Assoc.) 1998-1999; Leonard R. Schoenherr 1999-2013; Melany A. Chalker
2013-2021; Erin L. Fitzgerald 2021Martin UMC [Greater Southwest]
Paul Scheibner 1965-1970; Thurlan Meridith 1970-1976; Gerald L. Welsh 1976-1984; Lee F. Zachman 19844/15/1994; William C. Bills 1994-2007; M. Christopher Lane 2007-2009; David A. Selleck 2009-2012; Donald J.
Graham 2012-2014; Sean K. Kidd 2014-2019; Corey M. Simon 2019-2021; Margaret Stoken (DSA) 202112/31/2022; Margaret Stoken (FL) 1/1/2023Marysville UMC [East Winds]
Howard F. Snell 1965-1971; Joseph H. Ablett 1971-1980; Webley J. Simpkins 1980-1985; Cleon F. Abbott Jr.
1985-1991; Ralph T. Barteld 1991-1997; David D. Amstutz 1997-1999; James M. Thompson 1999-2006; Barbara
E. Welbaum 2006-2019; [Marysville/Central Lakeport formed Marysville Cooperative Parish 7/1/2019] Curtis B.
Clarke 2019- ; [parish dissolved 8/31/2024]
Mason: First UMC [Heritage]
Keith L. Hayes 1966-1980; Robert L. Wessman (Assoc.) 1979-1984; George R. Grettenberger 1980-1989; Donald
R. Ferris (Assoc.) 1984-1989; Verne C. Summers 1989-1992; Charles B. Hodges (Assoc.) 1989-3/1991; Wayne
G. Reece 1992-2000; Robert K. Lynch (Assoc.) 1992-1995; Jane D. Logston (Assoc.) 1996-1998; Timothy Tuthill
(Assoc.) 1998-2006; Robert L. Hundley 2000-2009; Dwayne E. Bagley 2009-2016; Donna J. Minarik 2016-2019;
Suzanne K. Goodwin (FD) 2019- 2024; Suzanne K. Goodwin (FE) 2024Mayville UMC [East Winds]
Donald L. Lichtenfelt 1968-1970; Ralph T. Barteld 1970-1979; Dale E. Brown 1979-1984; Allen J. Lewis, Interim;
Wayne C. Ferrigan 1984-1986; William J. Maynard 1986-1992; Bonny J. Lancaster 1992-1999; John W. Ball
1999-2007; Dorothy J. Thon 2007-2011; Carole A. Brown 2011-2019; Nathan J. Jeffords 2019- ; 2-point charge
with Fostoria 5/1/2023]
Mears UMC [Western Waters]
Kenneth L. Snow 1990-1993; Kenneth Vanderlaan (DSA) 1993-2017; [Mears and Shelby became a circuit 2016];
Anne W. Riegler 2017-2022; Beverley Williams 2022Detroit: Centro Familiar Cristiano UMC [Greater Detroit]
Eduardo Cartes 1982-1984; Geraldo Silva 1984-1985; Saul C. Trinidad 1985-1998; Marcos A. Gutierrez 9/1/19984/15/2005; Dora Gutierrez (assoc) 9/1/1998- 12/31/2004; Luis M. Collazo 2007-2012; Patricia Gandarilla-Becerra
2012Mendon UMC [Greater Southwest]
Marcius Taber 1968-1969; David Litchfield 1969-1970; Harold Simon 1970- 11/1973; Robert Jones 11/1973-1978;
John Charter 1978-1981; Ira Noordhoff 1981-1/1985; Kendall Lewis 1/1985-1986; Elaine Buker 1986-1992; Rochelle Ray 1992-1995; Thomas L. Truby 1995-2001; Ward D. Pierce (DSA) 2001-12/2/2012; David G. Knapp (interim) 1/1- 6/30/2013; [Three Rivers First/Mendon two-point charge 2013] Robert D. Nystrom 2013-2015;
[Mendon/West Mendon two-point charge 2015] Thoreau May 2015-2017; Margaret K. Mallory 2017-2018; Carl Q.
Litchfield (¼) 2018Menominee: First UMC [Northern Skies]
Everett D. Erickson 1964-1976; Robert D. Dobson 1976-1986; Donald C. Schark 1986-1991; John N. Grenfell III
1991-1994; William D. Schoonover 1994-1995; John N. Grenfell, III 1995-1998; Philip L. Tousley 1998-2011; Dale
E. Brown 2011-2014; Bruce L. Nowacek 2014-2016; Ryan C. Edwardson 2016-2019; [Menominee: First/Stephenson two-point charge 2019] John P. Murray 2019-2024; Gordon C. Grigg (DSA1/4) 2024- 7/31/2024; Gordon C.
Grigg (PL 1/4) 8/1/2024-
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Merritt-Butterfield UMC (NE Missaukee Parish) [Northern Skies]
Athel Lynch 1968-1970; Marion Nye 1970-1973; Eugene Baughan 1974-1987; Bernard Griner 1988-1989; Cynthia Schaefer 1989-1993; [Merritt and Butterfield merged 7/1/1991] Pulpit Supply 7/1- 8/31/1993; O. Jay Kendall
9/1/1993- 2005; Brian R Bunch, 8/1/2005-2012; Jeffrey J. Schrock 2012-2016; Joshua Henderson 9/1/20167/31/2019; Hyun-Jun Cho 8/1/2019- 2023; J. Albert Barchue (OE 1/2) 2023;
Mesick UMC [Western Waters]
Ward Pierce 1967-1972; Bill Amundsen 1972-1979; Jean Crabtree 1979- 8/1980; Donald Buege 9/1980- 1/1984;
Bruce Prestwood-Taylor 1/1984-1986; Thomas P. Fox 1986-1992; Charles A. Williams 1992-2/14/1997; J. David
Thompson 11/16/1997- 2001; John J. Conklin (DSA) 2001-11/30/2001; John J. Conklin 12/1/2001- 2009; Mona L.
Kindel 2009-2012; Beverley Williams 2012-2016; [Mesick/Harrietta/Brethren three-point charge 2016] Laurie M.
Koivula 2016-2018 [Mesick/Brethren two-point charge 2018] Anika Kasper (DSA) 7/14/2019- 2020; Russell W.
Poirier (DSA) 2020; Russell W. Poirier 3/1- 6/30/2021; [Manton and Mesick 2-point charge 2021] Jeffrey A. Swainston 2021-2022; [Mesick and Brethren: Epworth 2-point charge 2022] James R Skiver (DSA) 2022-12/31/2022;
James R. Skiver (PL) 1/1/2023- 2023. [became single charge 4/1/2023] [became circuit with Brethren: Epworth
11/1/2023] Michael Riegler (RE 1/2) 11/1/2023.
Michigamme: Woodland UMC [Northern Skies]
James Mathews 1978-1984; Charles Keyworth 1984-1988; Robert Duggan 1988-1990; Nicholas W. Scroggins
1990-1993; Fred A. LaMere 1993-1996; Terry J. Kordish 1996-2000; Gary I. Stevens 2000-2004; James A. Fegan
2004-2009; Mark E. Ryan 2009-2012; Terri L. Branstrom 2012-2015; James A. Fegan (RE) 5/1/2015-2016; Peter
A. LeMoine 2016-2021; Steven J. Hale (DSA) 8/1/2021- 8/19/2021; Paul Peterson 2/6/2022- [became single-point
charge 2022]
Middlebury UMC [East Winds]
H. Dale Ferris 1969-1972; Brian D. Kundinger 1972-1977; David K. Koski 1977-1982; L. Michael Pearson 19821986; Harold E. Weemhoff 1986-1990; Robert J. Easlick 1990-1993; J. Robert Anderson 1993-1996; Nancy L.
Besemer 9/1/1996-1998; Weatherly A. Burkhead Verhelst 1998-2003; J. Gordon Schleicher 2003-2006; Carl R.
Cooke 1/1/2007- 12/31/2008; Norman R. Beckwith, Jr., 1/1/2009- 4/10/2010; Don Wentz 5/1/2010-2015; Joyce
Wallace 10/1/2015-2018; Melanie S. Young 2018-10/1/2020; [ Middlebury/Ovid became single-point charges
1/1/2021] Terry Melton 1/1/2021-2022; Joyce Wallace (RE) 2022-2023. [2-point charge with Laingsburg 2023] Tiffany Newsom 2023- 2024; Kendra Holcomb-Densmore 2024Middleville UMC [Western Waters]
Harold M. Taber 1964-1969; C. William Martin 1969-1973; Harold Simon 11/1973- 10/1976; Arthur Jackson
4/1977- 8/1983; Bradley Kalajainen (Assoc.) 1/1981-1985; Gilbert Boersma (assoc) 1985-1989; Carl Staser
10/1983-1988; Lynn W. Wagner 1988-1996; Paulette Cheyne (assoc) 1995- 2005; Lee F. Zachman 1996-2004;
Scott E. Manning 2004-2009; [Middleville/Snow two-point charge 2009] Michael T. Conklin 2009-2012; Anthony C.
Shumaker 2012- 2024 [ single-point 2017]; Middleville and Parmelee two-point 11/1/2021] Ronald L. Worley 2024Midland County: Hope UMC [Central Bay]
William Cozadd 1965-1980; Cleon Abbott 1980-1985; Donald Crumm 1985-1992; Harold J. Slater 1992-2002;
Patrick R. Poag 2002-2021; Patrick R. Poag (RL) 2021-2022; William Cleland 2022Midland: First UMC [Central Bay]
Wayne E. North 1965-1973; Webley Simpkins (assoc) 1966-1970; Herbert C. Brubaker (assoc) 1968-1971; S. H.
Evans (assoc) 1968-1971; Wayne Large (assoc) 1970-1974; Ira A. Bush (assoc) 1971-1995; John W. Parrish
(assoc) 1973-1985; Carl E. Price 1973-1998; P. Thomas Wachterhauser (assoc) 1974-1979; Jeffery D. Regan
(assoc) 1979-1982; Arthur B. Howard (assoc) 1979-1985; Mary I. Frost (assoc) 1982-1986; Dana Strall (assoc)
1985-1988; Robert Grigereit (assoc) 1987-1999; Duane M. Harris (assoc) 1988-1997; Kevin C. Zaborney (assoc)
1997-1999; Brent L McCumons 1998-2011;Glenn Ball (assoc) 1991-2001; Charles W Keyworth (assoc) 19992017 ; Susan M Kingsley (assoc) 9/1/1999-2008; Steven E McCoy (assoc) 1999-2006; Jeremy P Africa (assoc.)
2006-2010; Pamela Buchholz (deacon) 2006-2013; Lisa McIlvenna (assoc) 1/1/2010- 12/31/2020;Catherine
Christman (assoc.) 2010-2013; John D. Landis 2011-2019; Jung Eun Yum (assoc.) 2014-4/1/2023; Jung Eun Yum
(Lead Pastor) 4/1/2023-6/22/2023, Interim Lead 6/23/2023- 2024; Christina Miller-Black (assoc.) 2015-2017;
Anita K Hahn 2019-2022 ; Ruth A. VanderSande (assoc) 2020-2023; Bethany Maciejewski (assoc) 8/1/2023- ;
Jeremy Africa 2024Midland: Homer UMC [Central Bay]
Dale Lantz 1967-1970; S. Joe Robertson 1970-1973; Robert Adams 1973-1975; Walter Radcliffe (interim); Philip
A. Rice 1975-1979; Henry Powell 1979-1982; Donald Goold 6/15/1982-12/31/1982; & Arthur Howard (interim);
1/1/1983- 6/14/1983; Kenneth Christler 1983-1988; Paul Bailey 1988-1990; James M. Thompson 1990-1996;
Kenneth A. Kohlmann 1996-2001; Raymond A. Jacques 2001-2008; David G. Mulder 2008-2014; Josheua Blanchard 2014-8/31/2017; Ernesto Mariona 10/1/2017- 2020; Micheal P. Kelley 2020-
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Milan: Marble Memorial UMC [Heritage]
George Q. Woomer 1966-1969; Charles W. Cookingham 1969-1973; Clare M. Tosch 1973-1983; Diana K. Goudie
(assoc) 1983-8/31/1991; Robert F. Goudie 1983-8/31/1994; King W. Hanna 9/1/1994- 2003; Kristine J. Sigal
2003-10/1/2007; Thomas E. Hart (interim) 10/1/2007-2008; Patricia A. Green 2008-2013; Robert A. Miller, Jr.
2013-2018; Jacquelyn A. Roe 2018-2020; Matthew J. West 2020- [circuit with Azalia/London 2023]
Milford UMC [Heritage]
Archie H. Donigan 1966-1972; Wayne W. Brookshear 1972-1983; James C. Braid 1983-1995; David R. Strobe
1995- 12/1/1997; Paul Blomquist (interim) 12/1/1997- 4/301998; Gregory M. Mayberry 5/1/1998- 2011; Douglas J.
McMunn 2011-2023; Sherry Foster (deacon) 2008- ; [Milford and Oak Grove 2-point charge 2021] Marianne
McMunn (assoc) 2021- 2023; [Milford became single charge 2023] David E. Huseltine 2023Millersburg UMC [Northern Skies]
Charles R Fox 1969-1972; N. Ralph Guilliat 1967-1972; G. Charles Ball 1972-1983; Roy A. Syme 1983-1989; Michael Grajcar Jr. 1989-1991; Richard A. Turner 1991-1995; John N. Hamilton 1995-6/15/2001; W. Peter Bartlett
2001-2011; Josheua Blanchard 2011-2014; Carman Cook 2014-2018; Yoo Jin Kim 2018—2021; Corin McDonald
2021-2023; Laura Feliciano-Esperanza 2023- 2024; Janice Miller (DSA 1/4) 2024Millington UMC [East Winds]
Richard A. Turner 1965-1971; Arthur V. Norris 1971-1976; Paul L. Amstutz 1976-1982; Keith B. Colby 1982-1985;
Ronald F. Iris 1985- 8/31/1991; Max D. Weeks 9/1/1991- 1994; Thomas F. Keef 1994-2001; Wilson (Drew) Hart
2001-2006; W. Peter Crawford 2006-2015; John J. Britt 2015-2020; Nickolas K. Genoff 2020-2021; Matthew L.
Osborne 2021-2022; Carol B. Bouse 2022- 2024; David Collins (RE 1/2) 2024Millville UMC [Heritage]
Daniel Harris 1965-1970; Dorr Garrett 1970-1973; Lester Priest 1/15/1974-1980; Robert Stillson 1980-11/15/1982;
Donald Vuurens 2/1983-1986; Richard Young 1986-1990; Jeffrey Wright 1990-1/1993; James C. Noggle 3/19931997; Carolyn A. Robinson 1997-1998; Richard A. Tester 1998-2004; Robert J. Freysinger 2004-2013; [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013; re-named Connections Cooperative Ministry 2015] Jeremy J. Wicks (1/2) 2013-2017;
[Dansville merged with Millville 12/31/14] Jaqueline L. Raineri 2017-2018; Theresa Fairbanks 2018-2020 [Millville/Williamston: Wheatfield two-point charge 2018] [Millville/Leslie/Felt Plains 3-point charge 2020] Rhonda J.
Osterman 2020Mio UMC [Northern Skies]
Robert Kersten 1969-1975; Grant Washburn 1975-1980; David Diamond 1980-1986; Lois Glenn 1986-1990; John
J. Britt 1990-2005; Kenneth Tousley (interim) 2005-9/15/2005; Marcel Lamb, 9/16/2005 - 2012; Tracy Brooks
2012-2014; Brenda K. Klacking 2014-2020; Michelle N. Forsyth 2020-2022; Paula Timm Potrykus (RE) 2022[single-point charge 2022]
Monroe: Faith UMC [Greater Detroit]
Elwood J. Berkompas 1965-1972; George E. Spencer 1972-1975; Robert F. Goudie 1975-1983; Robert C. Watt
1983-1987; Warren D. Pettis 1987-1989; James D. Jacobs 1989- 8/31/1999; Mary Tame 1/1/1990- 10/16/1990;
John H. Schneider, Jr. 9/1/1999-2005; Sang Yoon (Abraham) Chun 2005-2007; Clarence W. VanConant 20072010; Phillip D. Voss 2010-2011; Bradford Lewis 2011-2013; Katherine C. Waggoner 2013-2020; [Monroe: Heritage merged w/ Monroe: First, re-named Faith 7/1/2020] Andrea L. Johnson 2020-11/14/2021; Wendi Lenard
(DSA) 1/1/2022-12/31/2022; Wendi Lenard (PL) 1/1/2023-2023; Markey Gray (DSA 1/4) 2023- 2024.
Monroe: St. Paul’s UMC [Greater Detroit]
Raymond R. Lamb 1966-1969; M. Clement Parr (assoc) 1968-1971; William N. Mertz 1969-1978; Roy A. Syme
(assoc) 1971-1973; E. Jack Lemon (assoc) 1973-1976; Wayne N. Thomas (assoc) 1976-1978; Hugh C. White
1978-1983; David Rahn (assoc) 1978-1980; Marvin H. McCallum 1983-1991; Karen D. Poole (assoc) 1986-1988;
Claire A. Clingerman (assoc) 1988-1990; Dean A. Klump 1991-1995; Jacqueline E. Holdsworth (co-pastor) 19952003; John W. Kershaw (co-pastor) 1995-2003; Jacqueline E. Holdsworth 2003-2004; Evans C. Bentley 20042018; Tracy N. Huffman 2018-2019; Melodye S. VanOudheusden 2019-2023; Rey Mondragon 2023Monterey Center UMC [Greater Southwest]
Ron Smith 10/1991-1997; Kenneth C. Reeves 1997-2004; Anthony Shumaker 2004-2008; Richard A. Fritz 20082014; Nancy J. Patera 2014-2017; Craig H. VanBeek (DSA) 2017-12/31/2018; Craig H. VanBeek (FL) 1/1/2019Montgomery UMC [Heritage]
Karl L. Zeigler 1968-1969; John H. Gurney 1969- 8/1970; Joseph D Huston 8/1970-1972; Richard Huskey 19721974; J. Brian Selleck 1974- 2/1976; Robert P. Stover 3/1976-1980; Stephen Beech 1980-1983; Larry W. Rubingh
1983-1987; Frederick G. Hamlin 1987-1994; Russell K. Logston 1994-1996; Diane Stone 11/16/1996- 2004; Edward Mohr 2004-2010; Trevor McDermont 2010-2013; Frederick G. Cain (OR) 2013- 8/31/2023; Brian Comiskey
9/1/2023-
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Moorestown-Stittsville UMC (NE Missaukee Parish) [Northern Skies]
Athel Lynch 1968-1970; Marion Nye 1970-1973; Eugene Baughan 1974-1987; Bernard Griner 1988-1989; Cynthia Schaefer 1989-1993; [Stittsville merged with Moorestown 1993] O. Jay Kendall 9/1/1993-2005; Brian R
Bunch, 8/1/2005-2012; Jeffrey J. Schrock 2012-2016; Joshua Henderson 9/1/2016-7/31/2019; Hyun-Jun Cho
8/1/2019- 2023; J. Albert Barchue (OE 1/2) 2023Morenci UMC [Heritage]
Emmett E. Coons 1966-1969; Cleon F. Abbott Jr. 1969-1973; Alan J. Hanson 1973-1981; Richard W. Sheppard
1981-1/14/1988; Evans C. Bentley 1/15/1988-1995; Karen A. Welch 1995-10/31/2000; Earl Eden (interim)
11/1/2000- 6/15/2001; Elmer A. Armijo 6/16/2001- 2003; Dorothy J. Okray 2003-2007; Richard E. Burstall 20072010; Donna Galloway 2010-2/10/2021; Donna Galloway (DSA) 2/11- 6/30/2021; Karen A. Harriman 2021-2022.
[Morenci and Weston separated from 2-point charge 2022.] Pulpit Supply 2022Morrice UMC [Heritage]
Richard Andrus 1969-1972; Terry A. Euper 1972-1976; James E. Paige, Jr. (co-pastor) 1976-1980; Margaret A.
Paige (co-pastor) 1977-1980; Charles J. Bamberger 1980-1990; Donald Woolum 1990-1993; John H. Schneider,
Jr. 1993-1997; Penney Meints 1997-1998; Arthur R. Turner 1998-2004; Jeremy T. Peters 2004-2008; Jeremy P.
Benton 2008-2011; Patricia Elliott 2011-2015; Robert Forsyth 2015-3/31/2017; Terry A. Euper (RE) 4/1/20172017; Coleen Wilsdon (DSA) 2017-11/30/2017; Coleen Wilsdon (PL) 12/1/2017- 2023; Scott Herald 2023Morris Chapel UMC [Greater Southwest]
Albert O’Rourke 1968-1970; Douglas Vernon 1970-1971; Pulpit Supply 1971-1972; Kenneth L. Snow 1972-1982;
Richard C. Kuhn 1982-1987; Richard D. Wilson 1987-1996; Zawdie K. Abiade 1996-2002; Dave McGregor
2/6/1997- 2002; Charles D. McNary (DSA) 2002-2003; Ralph Hawkins 2002-2004; O’Ryan Rickard 2003-2004;
Christopher A. Kruchkow 2004- 2/15/2012; [single point charge 2012] Samuel Gordy (1/4) 3/11/2012- 2013; Robert Snodgrass (PL) 2014-2017; Robert Snodgrass (FL) 2017- 2023; [Morris Chapel/Niles Grace two-point charge
2016; Niles Wesley/Morris Chapel/Niles Grace 3-point charge 2017] [Niles: Grace and Niles: Wesley merged to
become Niles: New Journey 1/1/2020] Brian R. Lightner (assoc) 2021-5/30/2022; [became two-point charge with
Niles: New Journey 2023] Duane Lindsey 2023-12/31/2023 [became single charge 1/1/2024]
Mount Clemens: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Ronald Cornwell (assoc) 1963-1971; James R. Balfour 1969-1976; Robert Adams (assoc) 1971-1973; Mary E.
Howard (assoc) 1973-1974; John W. Elliott (assoc) 1974-1977; Stanley A. Bailey 1976-1986; Kenneth A. Kohlmann (assoc) 1977-1981; Thomas R. Kinney (assoc) 1981-1984; Frederick P. Cooley (assoc) 1984-1988; David
M. Liscomb 1986-1992; Richard C. Andrus 1992-1999; William D. Rickard (assoc) 1991-1993; Patricia A. Meyers
1999-2006; G. Charles Sonquist (interim) 2006-2007; Carman J. Minarik (co-pastor) 2007-2013; Donna J. Minarik
(co-pastor) 2007-2013; Mary G. (Gibson) McInnes 2013-2017; Alicea Williams (Deacon) 12/12/2016-; Maureen V.
Baker 2017-2019; Daniel J.C. Hart 2019Mt. Morris: First UMC [East Winds]
Ellis A. Hart 1968-1973; Charles C. Cookingham 1973-1976; Jack Lancaster 1976- 8/1978; Walter David 8/19781986; Donald E. Hall 1986- 8/1992; William R. Maynard 8/1992-1996; Robert E. Burkey 1996-2003; Elizabeth M.
Gamboa 2003-2008; Alonzo Vincent 2008-2013; Janet M. Engler 2013- 10/1/2015; Bruce Billing (RE) 10/1/20152017; Shelly A. Long 2016-2018; Bruce Billing (RE) 2/1- 6/30/2018; Ralph H Pieper II (RE) 2018Mt Pleasant: Chippewa Indian UMC (Mission Church) [Central Bay]
Joseph Sprague 1974-1986; Robert Tomlinson 1977-1980; Maynard Hinman DSA 1986-1987; Joseph Sprague
1984-1986; Chris Cavender DSA 1990-12/31/1991; James Burgess 1/1992- 6/1992; Joseph Sprague 6/15/19921994; Carla Sineway (1/3) 1994- 11/1/2003; Matthew Sprague (1/3) 1994- 11/15/1995; Owen White-Pigeon (1/3)
1994; Owen White-Pigeon (DSA) 2011- 8/26/2019.
Mt Pleasant: Countryside UMC [Central Bay]
George Rule 1968-1970; Joseph Dudley 1970- 9/1972; Daren C. Durey 10/1972- 1/1977; Robert E. Tomlinson
2/1977-1980; Gordon Spalenka 1980-1984; Janelle Gerken 1984- 1/1987; Michael J. Kent 5/1987- 1/1991; James
Cook 1991-1995; Dean Prentiss 1995- 9/14/1999; Jana Lynn Almeida 199-2004; Susan D. Olsen 7/16/20042006; Sharyn K. Osmond 8/1/2006- 11/30/2008; Donald R. Wendell 11/30/2008- 1/1/2009; Craig L. Adams
12/1/2009- 2010; David M. Palmer 2010-2016; Russell D. Morgan 2016-2018; Martin T. Cobb 10/1/2019- 2021;
Sharon Haynes (DSA) 3/1/2021-2022; Sharon Haynes (PL ¼) 2022-2023; William Chu 2023- [Mt Pleasant Countryside/Trinity/Shepherd/Blanchard-Pine River formed Regional Church (para. 206.3.c.2) 2023.
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Mt Pleasant: First UMC [Central Bay]
Paul Albery 1966-1970; Billie Dalton (assoc) 1970-185; Neil Bintz 1970-1978; Albert W. Frevert 1978-1989; Edward C. Ross (Assoc.) 1978-1981; Rodney J. Kalajainen (Assoc.) 1981-1984; Thomas Crossman (Assoc.) 19841986; Steven M. Smith (Assoc.) 1986-1991; Ronald J. Thompson 1989-1995; Janet K. Sweet (Assoc.)
1991-1994; Connie R. Bongard (Assoc.) 8/1/1994-1997; Wade S. Panse 1995-1997; Benton R. Heisler 19972002; Mark R. Erbes (Assoc.) 1997-2001; Michelle LaMew (Assoc.)5/31/2001- 5/31/2002; John W. Boley 20022010; Charles D. Farnum (Assoc.) 7/16/2006-2007; Cynthia A. Skutar 2010-2013; Diane Gordon 2013-2018; Julie
A. Greyerbiehl 2018-2022; David Hills 2022- 2023; Donald Ferris-McCann 2023Mt Pleasant: Trinity UMC [Central Bay]
George B. Rule 1967-1969; Joseph A. Dudley 1969-1972; Daren C. Durey 1972-1977; Robert E. Tomlinson 19771980; Gordon E. Spalenka 1980-1984; Janelle E. Gerken 1984-1987; Michael J. Kent 1987-1991; James Cook
1991-1995; Dean Prentiss 1995-9/14/1999; Jana Lynn Almeida 10/16/1999-2004; Susan D. Olsen 7/16/20042006; Sharyn K. Osmond 8/1/2006-11/30/2008; Donald R. Wendell 11/30/2008-11/1/2009; Craig L. Adams
12/1/2009- 2010; David Michael Palmer 2010-2016; Russell D. Morgan 2016-2018; Martin T. Cobb 10/1/20192021; Sharon Haynes (DSA) 3/1/2021-2022; Sharon Haynes (PL 1/4) 2022-2023; William Chu 2023- [Mt Pleasant
Countryside/Trinity/Shepherd/Blanchard-Pine River formed Regional Church (para. 206.3.c.2) 2023.
Munising UMC [Northern Skies]
Norman C. Kohns 1969-1973; Konstantin Wipp 1974-1978; Robert L. Porter 19778-1980; William F. Bowers
1980-1983; Joel W. Hurley 1983-1986; Mary B. Willoughby 1986-1989; Ray S. Peterson 1989-1991; Gary R.
Shiplett 1992-1994; James M. Downing 1994-8/31/1997; Rosemarie O. Fahrion 1997-12/31/2004; Gary I.
Stevens 1/1/2005-1/1/2009; Irene R. White 1/1/2009-2011; Sandra J. Kolder 2011-2017; Sandra J. Kolder (RL)
2017Munith UMC [Heritage]
Frederick Werth 1967-1971; Bert L. Cole March 1972-1973; Larry Irvine 1973-1975; Thomas Adams 1976-1978;
James Barney 1979-1983; Linda Farmer-Lewis 1983-1986; Milton TenHave 1986-1990; Laurie McKinven-Copus
1990- 9/1991; Robert Marston 10/1991-1998; Judith A. Nielson 1998-2000; Charles Cerling 2000-8/9/2004; Arthur
R. Turner 2004-11/15/2005; Kenneth Karlzen (DSA) 12/2005-2006; Maurice Walworth (DSA) 2006-2007; Larry W.
Rubingh 2007-9/6/2011; Maurice E. Walworth, Jr. (pulpit supply) 9/6/2011-2012; Jeanne M. Laimon (1/4) 20122014 [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013-2014]; Susan J. Trowbridge 2014-2019; Stephan Weinberger (RE) 20192024;
Muskegon Heights: Temple UMC [Western Waters]
Verner Kilgren 1962-1970; Richard Selleck 1970-1977; Dale Crawford 1977-1979; Robert Pumfrey 1979-1983;
Lynette Stallworth 1982-1984; Don Eddy 1983-1989; Richard Youells 1989-1991; Gerald F. Hagans 19919/1/2006; Robert B. Cook 9/1/2006- 2012; Jeffrey J. Bowman, Sr. 2012Muskegon: Central UMC [Western Waters]
Royal J. Synwolt 1966-1971; Lawrence Hodge (assoc) 1968-1971; Robert H. Jongeward 1971-1979; Wayne Barrett (assoc) 1974-1982; Ward Scovel (assoc) 1978-1980; Lynn A. DeMoss 1979-1988; Gerald Hagans (assoc)
1984-1989; Ron L. Keller 1988-1993; Daniel M. Duncan (Assoc.) 1989-1994; Ray W. Burgess 1993-2000; Melanie S. Young (Assoc.) 1994-1996; Virginia L. Heller (Assoc.) 1996-1998; Gregory P. Culver (Assoc.) 1998-2002;
Randall R. Hansen 2000-2009; M. Kay DeMoss (Deacon) 2003-2015; Gary L. Bekofske 2009-2010; Diane Gordon 2010-2013; Mark D. Miller 2013-2020; Robert B. Cook 2020Muskegon: Crestwood UMC [Western Waters]
Carl B. Strange 1962-1969; John S. Myette 1969-1970; Phillip R. Glotfelty, Jr. 1970-1973; Kenneth W. Karlzen
1973-1977; David G. Showers 1977-1980; Lawrence E. Hodge 1980-1983; Birt A. Beers 1983-1990; M. Chris
Lane 1990-1995; Victor D. Charnley 1995-2004; William Myers 1997-2002; Dianne D. Morrison 2004-2007; Diane
M Bowden 2007-2008; Dale Hotelling 2008-2010; Dave McGregor 2009-2010; Stephan Weinberger 2010-2014;
[Muskegon Crestwood realigned from Lakeside/Crestwood to Whitehall/Crestwood 2014] Mary A. Sweet 20142017; Jennifer J. Wheeler 2017-2020 [Whitehall and Crestwood became a circuit 2014; Crestwood became a single station 2017] William F. Dye (Ret.) 2020-9/19/2022.
Muskegon: Lake Harbor UMC [Western Waters]
Wayne Speese 1964-1975; Harold Kirchenbauer 10/1975-1981; Frank Lyman 1981-1991; Carole Lyman (Assoc.)
1984-1991; Jack Stubbs 1991-1995; Susan J. Hagans 1995-2000; Cynthia Ann Skutar 2000-2004; Richard A.
Morrison 2004-2007; Mark R. Erbes 2007-2014; Mary Letta-Bement Ivanov 2014- [Muskegon Lakeside merged
w/ Muskegon Lake Harbor 2016]
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Napoleon UMC [Heritage]
Robert Kersten 1967-1969; Robert Hinklin 1969-1972; Douglas Smith 1972-1973; Marjorie Matthews 197312/1975; J. Brian Selleck 3/1976-9/1978; Francis Anderson 9/1978- 9/1980; Wayne Gorsline 9/1980-1988; Robert
J. Freysinger 1988-2004; Robert P. Stover 2004-2007; Jennifer Jue 2007-2013; Gregory R. Wolfe (RE) 20132019; Mary A. Sweet 2019-2022; [Jonesville/Napoleon two-point charge 2019] Larry Rubingh (RE) 2022- [Jonesville single-point; Napoleon and Pope became a circuit 2022.
Nashville UMC [Greater Southwest]
James Crosby 1969-1975; Leonard F. Putnam 1975-1984; Lynn Wagner 1984-1988; Ronald K. Brooks 19885/15/1991; Kenneth Vaught 6/1/1991-1994; James L. Hynes 1994-2000; Gail C. Patterson 2000- 12/31/2001;
Dianne M. Bowden 1/16/2002- 2007; Cathy M. Christman 2007-2010; Nancy J. Bitterling 2010-2013; Gary L. Simmons 2013-2015; [Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Nancy V. Fancher (Deacon) 2014-2015; Karen L.
Jensen-Kinney 2015-2021 [Nashville, Nashville: Peace 2-point charge 2021] Mark A. Vorenkamp 2021-2022;
Crystal D. Fox 2022- [merged with Nashville: Peace 5/1/2024]
New Baltimore: Grace UMC [Greater Detroit]
Richard C. Andrus 1979-1987; David D. Amstutz 1987-1990; James E. Greer II 1990-1995; Donald J. Emmert
1995-5/31/2000; Tonya M. Arneson 6/1/2000-2006; Jill H. Zundel 2006-2014; Jean-Pierre Duncan 2014-2018;
Brian E. Steele 2018-2022; [Water’s Edge Cooperative Parish, comprising New Baltimore: Grace and Algonac:
Trinity, dissolved 2022] Ann Birchmeier 2022New Buffalo: Water’s Edge UMC [Greater Southwest]
John Bullock 1968-1974; Robert Pumfery 1974-1979; Joseph Beattie 1979-1980; Kenneth Vanderlaan 19801981; Charles Tooman 1981- 1/1982; Gregory B. Wood 2/1/1982-1985; B. Gordon Barry 1985-1993; Bradley S.
Bartelmay 1993-2017; [New Buffalo First UMC renamed New Buffalo: Water’s Edge UMC 1/1/2012] Kellas D.
Penny III 2017New Hudson UMC [Greater Detroit]
Robert A. Mitchinson 1966-2002; Gerald S. Hunter 2002-10/15/2015; Thomas Tarpley 10/15/2015-2016; Robert J.
Sielaff 2016-2018; Seungho Baek 2018-2020; John J. Pajak 2020New Lothrop: First UMC [East Winds]
Paul L. Amstutz 1964-1971; Clifford J. Furness 1971-1976; Donald W. Brown 1976-1978; Linda S. Garment 19781980; Verne Blankenburg 1980-1983; Robert J. Henning 1983- 7/1990; Mary Tame 1990- 8/3/1997; James M.
Downing 9/1/1997-8/16/1999; Olaf Lidums 11/16/2000- 2003; David L. Fleming 2003-2011; Janet M. Engler 20112013; Cecilia L.Sayer 2013-2017; Stephen Spina (DSA) 2017- 5/2/2018; Stephen Spina (OF) 5/3/201812/31/2022; Stephen Spina Retired OF (1/4) 1/1 -7/1/2023; Russell K. Logston (RE 1/4) 2023- [Corunna/New
Lothrop charge became a circuit with Juddville 2023]
Newaygo UMC [Western Waters]
Jean Crabtree 1967-1972; Paul E. Robinson 1972-1975; James W. Boehm 1975-1984; John S. Myette 19841988; Stephen M.G. Charnley 1988-1994; Donald R. Fry 1994-1999; Sandra L. Spahr 2000-2006; Patricia L.
Bromberek 2006-2011; Kathleen Groff (RE) 2011-2017; Eric L. Magner (DSA) 2017- 11/30/2017; Eric L. Magner
(PL ¾) 12/1/2017-2022; Ben Lester (RE ½) 2022-10/31/2022; Martin Phillips (DSA 3/4) 11/1/2022- 12/31/2023;
Martin Phillips (PL 3/4) 1/1/2024- 2024; [became a circuit with White Cloud 2024] Mark Huff 2024Newberry UMC [Northern Skies]
Wayne T. Large 1967-1970; Robert N. Hicok 1970-1974; William E. Miles 1974-1975; Ralph A. Edwards 19751979; David J. Hill 1979-1981; June M. Westgate 1981-1986; James L. Rule 1986-1996; Wm. Peter Bartlett 19962001; Jane D. Logston 2001-2003; Saundra J. Clark 2003-2013; Timothy G. Callow 2013-2020; Jacquelyn A. Roe
2020- 12/31/2023. [became single charge 9/1/2023 on dissolution of God’s Country Cooperative Parish]
Niles: New Journey UMC [Greater Southwest]
Robert Trenery 1968-1974; Mark Graham 1974-1984; Karen Wheat (assoc) 1974-1976; John Fisher (assoc)
1977-1978; Lloyd Phillips 1984-1991; Nolan R. Williams 1991-1/1/2000; Emmett H. Kadwell, Jr. 1/1/2000-2008;
Edward H. Slate 2008-2012; Cathi M. Huvaere 2012-2017; [Niles Wesley/Morris Chapel/Niles Grace 3-point
charge 2017] Robert L. Snodgrass II 2017- 2023; [Niles: Grace merged with Niles: Wesley, re-named Niles: New
Journey 11/1/2020] Brian R. Lightner (assoc) 2021-5/30/2022; [two-point charge with Morris Chapel 2023] Duane
Lindsey 2023- [became single charge 1/1/2024]
Niles: Portage Prairie UMC [Greater Southwest]
Darrell Osborn 1968-1970; Robert Wellfare 1970-1974; Robert Stillson 1974-1980; Robert Stover 1980-1987;
Morris Reinhart 1987-1989; Margaret Peterson 1989-1994; Larry W. Mannino 1994-1995; David H. Minger 19951999; Thomas P. Fox 1999-2008; Theresa Little Eagle Sayles 2008- 4/15/2009; [Portage Prairie/Arden two-point
charge 2009] O’Ryan Rickard 2009-2014; Ralph A. Posnik Jr 2014-2019; [Portage Prairie single-point charge
2014] Scott B. Smith 2019-
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North Branch: First UMC [East Winds]
John D. Lover 1969-1977; Henry W. Powell 1977-1979; Roger F. Gedcke 1979-1997; C. Michael Madison 19978/31/1997; Mary T. Tame 9/1/1997- 1999; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1999-2006; Michael S. McCoy 2006-Mar 31, 2009;
Ronald G. Hutchinson 4/16/2009- 2020; Theodore A. Alkins (DSA) 2020; Theodore A. Alkins (PL) 1/1/2021- [2point charge with West Deerfield 2023]
North Lake UMC [Heritage]
George T. Nevin 1964-1969; George Q. Woomer 1969 (interim); Frederick Atkinson 10/1/1969- 2/4/1971; Harry R.
Weeks 3/1971-1973; John W. Todd 1973-1974; David S. Stiles 1974-1977; John W. Elliott 1977-1982; David R.
Strobe 1982-1984; David C. Collins 1984-1985; Sondra B. Willobee 1985-1991; Wayne A. Hawley 1991-2001;
Alice J. Sheffield 2001-2012; Anna Moon 2012-2016; Todd Wesley Jones 2016-2021; Beatrice S. Alghali 20212024; Trisha Farrell (FL) 2024North Muskegon Community UMC [Western Waters]
David S. Yoh 1968- 9/1978; Dennis Buwalda 9/1978-1982; Laurence L. Waterhouse 1982-1986; John W. Fisher
1986-1992; Glenn M. Wagner 1992-2006; Robert K. Lynch 2006-2012; Phillip J. Friedrick 7/15/2012- 2017; Jeremy P.H. Williams 2017-12/31/2021; Robert P. Blanchard 1/1/2022North Parma UMC [Greater Southwest]
Edward Dahringer 1968- 9/1980; Jean Crabtree 11/1980- 1/1984; Jerry Hippensteel 1984-1989; Charlotte Lewis
1989-1992; Carolin S. Spragg 1992-1999; Keith W. Heifner 1999-2003; Michael P. Baker-Streevy 2003-2009; Melissa Claxton 2009-2018; [North Parma/Springport two-point charge 7/1/2010] Mark E. Mitchell 2018-2021; Luis
M. Collazo 2021Northport: Indian Mission UMC [Western Waters]
Marshall Collins (DSA) 1991-2001; Kathryn Coombs (DSA) 2003-2005; Thomas H. John Jr. 2005-2015; [singlepoint charge 2015] Terry M. Wildman (DSA) 2015- 11/30/2017; Terry M Wildman (PL 1/2) 12/1/2017-2019; Mary
Wava Hofmann (DSA) 4/1/2019- 1/31/2020; Mary Wava Hofmann (PL) 2/1/2020Northville: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Guenther C. Branstner 1968-1983; Eric S. Hammar 1983-1991; Douglas W. Vernon 1991-2000; Arthur L. Spafford
(assoc) 3/1/1992- 8/31/1999; Thomas M. Beagan (assoc) 1992-2000; Cynthia A. Loomis-Abell 1999-2000; John E.
Hice 2000-2008; Gordon W. Nusz (assoc) 2000-5/1/2002; Jennifer L Bixby (assoc) 2000-2004; Lisa L. Cook (assoc)
2004-2009; Steven J. Buck 2008-2013; Stephan A. D’Angelo (assoc) 2009-2012; Monica L. William (assoc) 20122019; Marsha M. Woolley 2013- ; Alice K. Ford (assoc) 2020- 5/1/2023; Sarah Wheatley (assoc) 2023Norwood UMC [Northern Skies]
Stanley Hayes 1967-1970; Lester Priest 1970- 1/1974; Daniel Minor 4/1974-1981; Betty Burton 1981-1982; Glenn
Britton 1982-1983; Pulpit Supply 1983-8/1985; Robert Bellairs 8/1985-1996; Bernard W. Griner (DSA) 1996-1997;
Eugene L. Baughan 1997-2002; D. Michael Maurer 2002-11/10/2008; Ralph Posnik (DSA) 11/23/2008-11/2009;
Ralph Posnik (FL) 11/15/2009-2014; Craig A. Pahl 2014-2017; Haldon D. Ferris 2017-8/31/2017; TBS
Nottawa UMC [Greater Southwest]
Rudy A. Wittenbach 1967-1974; Charles W. Smith 1974-1976; Elanor Carpenter 1976- 11/1980; Carl Leth 11/98010/1983; David H. Minger 10/1983-1987; Laurie J. McKinven-Copus 1987-1990; Emilie Forward 1990-1994; Pulpit Supply 7- 9/1994; Mona Joslyn (DSA) 10/1994-1996; Donald R. Wendell 11/1996- 7/15/2003; Alexander Miller
(DSA ¼) 2003Novi UMC [Greater Detroit]
Albert E. Hartoog 1969-1970; Philip M. Seymour 1970-1975; Karl L. Zeigler 1975-1979; Richard O. Griffith 19791984; Kearney Kirkby (assoc) 1982-1989; Charles R. Jacobs 1984-1997; Louise R. Ott 1997-2004; Jacqueline E.
Holdsworth 2004- 3/1/2007; Alan W. DeGraw (interim) 3/1/2007- 2007; June M. Marshall Smith 2007-2020; Carter
L. Cortelyou 2020- 2024; Eun Sik Poy 2024Novi: Korean Community UMC (new church start) - [Greater Detroit]
Eun Sik Poy 2024Oak Grove UMC [Heritage]
Robert M. Stoppert 1967-1969; James S. Ritchie 1969-1975; Lawson D. Crane 1975-1986; David A. Diamond
1986-1988; M. Jean Love 1988-1995; Alan W. DeGraw 1995-7/31/2000; Robin G. Gilshire 8/1/2000-2001; June
M. Westgate 2001-2005; Chong Y. Won 2005-2011; Paula M. Timm 2011-2020; Mark A. Vorenkamp 2020-2021;
Douglas J. McMunn 2021- ; Marianne McMunn (assoc) 2021- [Milford/Oak Grove 2-point charge 2021] [Howell
and Oak Grove became a circuit 2023]
Okemos: Community Church (Federated Church - Congregational Methodist, United Methodist) [Heritage]
John E. Cermak 1966-1987; Lynn E. Grimes (Assoc.) 1983-1986; Verne C. Summers 1987-1989; Richard C.
Sneed (Assoc.) 1989-1991; Charles D. Grauer 1989-1996; Pegg Ainslie (Assoc.) 1991-1993; Joyce DeToni-Hill
(Assoc.) 1993-2/15/1994; James W. Boehm 1996- 9/1/1998; Jeanne M. Randels 10/16/1998- 1/1/2014; Richard
W. Blunt 2014-2023; Allison Williams (assoc) 1/1/2023- ; Dillon Burns 2023-
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Old Mission Peninsula UMC [Western Waters]
Richard Selleck 1955-1961; Ellen Brubaker 1978-1981; Laurie Haller 1982-1985; Gary Haller 1981- 12/31/1981;
Richard W. Blunt 1986-1993; Orin L. Daniels 1993-1995; Dale Hotelling 1995- 7/16/2000; Sally J. LaFrance 20012002; Stanley Lee Hayes (DSA) 2002- 1/31/2003; David H. Minger 2/1/2003-2006 (name changed from Ogdensburg to Old Mission Peninsula 2004); Martin Cobb 2006-2010; Melody Lane Olin 2010-2019; Zelphia J. Mobley
2019-8/31/2021; Andrea Johnson 11/15/2021Omo: Zion UMC [East Winds]
Edgar M. Smith 1969-1970; Donald W. Brown 1970-1972; Elmer J. Snyder 1972-1974; Ira L. Wood 1974-1975;
Robert D. Schoenhals 1975-1983; Robert Thornton 1983-2000; Victor Studaker 2000- 12/31/2004; Donald L. Wojewski 1/1/2005- 2005; Susan K. Montenegro 2005- 10/7/2007; Donald R. Sperling 11/1/2007-2010; Marianne M.
McMunn 2010-2011; Dianna H. Van Marter 2011- 12/31/2013; Donna J. Zuhlke 1/1/2014- 9/1/2018; Mary Ellen
Chapman (RL) 9/3/2018- 12/31/2020 [Omo: Zion single point charge 2019] Joel T. Pier Fitzgerald 1/1/- 6/30/2021;
Sharon Appling (DSA) 2021- 2023. John Ilunga Ngoie (1/4) 2023- 2024[became circuit with Madison Heights
2023] [became single station 2024, then formed two-point charge with Pontiac: St John 2024] Carter Cortelyou
(1/4) 2024Onaway UMC [Northern Skies]
Charles R Fox 1969-1972; N. Ralph Guilliat 1967-1972; G. Charles Ball 1972-1983; Roy A. Syme 1983-1989; Michael Grajcar Jr. 1989-1991; Richard A. Turner 1991-1995; John N. Hamilton 1995- 6/15/2001; W. Peter Bartlett
2001-2011; Josheua Blanchard 2011-2014; Carman Cook 2014-2018; Yoo Jin Kim 2018-2021; Corin McDonald
2021-2023; Laura Feliciano-Esperanza 2023- 2024; Janice Miller (DSA 1/4) 2024Ontonagon UMC [Northern Skies]
Lloyd Christler 1968-1972; James Hillard 1970-1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971-1975; Roger Gedcke 1972-1979;
Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975-1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelburg 1976-1980;
Brian Marshall 1980-1984; Donald J. Emmert 1984- 2/1/1990; William D. Schoonover 2/16/1990-1991; Mel D.
Rose 1992-1994; Lance E. Ness 9/1/1994- 12/31/1999; Christine F. Bohnsack 3/1/2000-2004; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2004-2010; Bruce R. Steinberg 2010-2018; Nelson L. Hall 2018-2022; Peter LeMoine (PL) 2022- [Realigned: White Pine/Bergland charge became circuit with Rockland and Ontonagon, 12/31/2023]
Oregon UMC [East Winds]
Emmett E. Coons 1969-1974; James M. Thompson 1974-1980; David R. McKinstry 1980-1988; Georg F. W. Gerritsen 1988-1996; Wayne E. Samson 1996-1998; James E. Paige, Jr. 1998- 10/1/2003; James Paige 1999-2004;
Carole A. Brown 9/1/2004- 7/31/2006; Marybelle Haynes 8/1/2006-2018; Stanley P. Stybert (RL) 7/1- 10/31/2018;
Jeanne H. Wisenbaugh (DSA) 11/1/2018- 3/31/2020; Jeanne H. Wisenbaugh (OF) /1/2020Oscoda UMC [Northern Skies]
William Stone 1969-1976; James A. Smith 1976-1983; F. Richard MacCanon 1983-1988; William A. Cargo 19882006; Briony E. Peters-Desotell 2006-2014; William R. Seitz 2014-2021; Pamela Harkema 2021Oscoda: Indian Mission UMC [Northern Skies]
William Stone 1969-1976; James A. Smith 1976-1983; F. Richard MacCanon 1983-1988; William A. Cargo 19882006; Briony E. Peters-Desotell 2006-2014; William R. Seitz 2014-2021; Pamela Harkema 2021Oshtemo UMC [Greater Southwest]
Jay Gunnett 4/1968-1971; Laurence Dekema 1971- 1/1972; Linda Stoddard 1972-10/1976; Pulpit Supply
10/1976-1977; Dorcas Lohr 1977-1982; Kenneth H. Kline 1982-1987; David L. Litchfield 1987-1992; Lewis A.
Buchner 1992-1997; Charles M. Shields 1997- 2/1/2000; Suzanne Kornowski 2000-2011 (Kalamazoo: Oakwood
merged with Oshtemo 10/27/2002) Peggy Boltz 2011-2013; John W. Fisher (RE) 2013Ossineke UMC [Northern Skies]
Kyle Ballard 1968-1970; John Miller 1970-1982; James Lumsden 1982-1988; Stephen Cartwright 1988-1990;
Priscilla Seward 1990-1994; Fredrick D. Neumann 8/1/1994-1999; John D. Bailey 1999-2005; Stephen T. Euper
2005-2010; Jack E. Johnston 2010-2012; Micheal P. Kelley 2012-2020; Angela M. Lovegrove 2020-2022; Reeve
Segrest 2022- [Harrisville/Lincoln charge & Ossineke circuit 3-point charge 2023]
Otisville UMC [East Winds]
Beatrice Townsend 1969-1971; Basel W. Curtiss 1971-1976; Lawrence C. Whiting 1976-1977; Bruce L. Billing
1977-1982; Janice I. Martineau 1982-1985; G. Patrick England 9/1/1985-1993; Gregory E. Rowe 19931/31/1995; Billy J. McKown 4/11/1995-2005; James P. James 2005-2007; Carter Garrigues-Cortelyou 2007-2010;
Betty Kay Leitelt 2010- 10/28/2020; Gerald “Jerry” J. Mowl (DSA) 2/1- 3/31/2021; Ronald G. Hutchinson (RL)
4/1/2021-2022; [Otisville and Clio: Bethany cooperative parish 2022] Kayla Roosa 2022- 12/31/2023. [Cooperative Parish dissolved 12/31/2023] [became a circuit with West Vienna 1/1/2024] Carol Freeland 1/1/2024;
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Otsego UMC [Greater Southwest]
Birt Beers 1967-1972; Leonard Yarlott 1972-1975; J. William Schoettle 1975-1983; Robert H. Roth, Jr. 1983-1985;
James C. Grant 1985-3/1992; Emerson Minor (interim) 3- 8/1992; James C. Grant 1992-1994; Philip L. Brown
1994-1998; Margaret H. Peterson 1998-2000; Joseph D. Shaler 2001-2022; Jeremy Africa 2022- 2024; Ronald
Hansen (RE) 2024Ovid: United Church (Federated Church - United Church of Christ, United Methodist) [Central Bay]
Claude B. Ridley, Jr. 1972-1977; Gilbert B. Heaton 1977-1980; Carl W. Staser 1980- 10/1983; Ronald W. Hansen
2/1/1984-1993; Richard L. Matson 1993-1995; Steven D. Pearson 1995-1997; Robert L. Pumfery 1997-1999; Rob
A. McPherson 1999-2006; Donald R. Fry 2006-2008; Gregory L. Buchner 2008-2013; Paul A. Damkoehler 20132015; Robert D. Nystrom 2015-2018 [Elsie /Ovid two-point charge 2016] Melanie S. Young 2018-10/1/2020; [Middlebury/Ovid two-point charge 2018] [Ovid single point charge 1/1/2021] TBS
Owendale UMC [East Winds]
Clifford M. DeVore 1968-1971; Paul L. Amstutz 1971-1976; Carl J. Litchfield 1976-1978; William P. Mc Bride
1978-1980; Myra L. Sparks 1980-1985; Zina B. Bennett 1985-1988; Mary F. Neil 1988-1991; Lisa M. McIlvenna
1991-1995; Carol M. Blair 1995- 9/30/1996; Alice J. Sheffield 12/1/1996-2001; John Heim 2001-2012; Cynthia M.
Parsons 2012-2014; William C. Cleland 2014-2022; David Leineke 2022- [Kilmanagh and Owendale separated
as a 2-point charge; Owendale and Pigeon: First became a circuit, 2022.]
Owosso: First UMC [East Winds]
Ivan O. Gonser 1968-1972; Arthur V. Norris (assoc) 1969-1971; David G. Knapp (assoc) 1971- 12/1973; Paul T.
Hart 1/1972-1977; Thomas G. Butcher (assoc) 12/1975-1977; Norbert W. Smith 1977-1985; J. Michael Pearson
(assoc) 1977-1980; Susan Bennett Stiles (assoc) 1980-1982; Hayden K. Carruth (assoc) 1982-1984; Peter S.
Harris (assoc) 1984-1986; Carol J. Johns 1985-1996; John W. Simpson (assoc) 1986-1989; Grant R. Lobb 19962005; Eric D. Kieb (assoc) 2001-2003; Duane M. Harris 2005-2009; Calvin D. Long 2009-2018; Deane B. Wyllys
2018-1/31/2021; Gary R. Glanville (RE) 2/1- 6/30/2021-; Mona K. Joslyn 2021Owosso: Trinity UMC [East Winds]
Clyde R. Moore 1968-1974; Alan W. Weeks 1974-1980; Ralph C. Pratt 1980-7/15/1984; Gordon B. Boyd
7/15/1984-1987; Martin R. Caudill 10/15/1987-1988; Mark D. Miller 5/1/1989-1998; Norman R. Beckwith, Sr.
1998-2008; Susan M. Kingsley 2008-2016; Carman J. Minarik 2016-2019; [Henderson/ Chapin/Owosso: Trinity
formed three-point charge 7/1/2019] Steffani Glygoroff (DSA) 2019-2022; [Owosso: Trinity and Owosso: First
formed a 2-point charge 8/1/2022] Mona K. Joslyn (1/4) 8/1/2022Oxford UMC [East Winds]
Marvin H. Mc Callum 1966-1972; J. Edward Cherryholmes 1972-1973; Donald H. Hall 1973-1977; David A. Russell 1977-1985; Dwight W. Murphy 1985-1992; Jack L. Mannschreck 1992-2002; Joseph R. Baunoch 2002-2004;
Kenneth B. Ray 2004-2006; Douglas J. McMunn 2006-2011; Jean Snyder 2011-2012; Kevin L. Miles 2012-2014;
Jennifer Jue 2014-2020 [Oxford/Thomas 2-point charge 2019] [Oxford single-point 2020] Julius E. Del Pino
9/1/2020Painesdale: Albert Paine Memorial UMC [Northern Skies]
A. P. Young 1962-1970; John Moore 1970-1976; Martin Caudill 1976-1979; Jay Six 1979-1981; William Wright
1981-1985; W. Peter Bartlett 1985-1987; Nicholas W. Scroggins 1987-1990; Jean Larson 1988-1990; Mary G.
Laub 1990-1992; Christine F. Bohnsack 1992-1995; Lillian G. Richards 1995- 10/15/2012; Mary G. Laub
11/1/2012- 2014; T. Bradley Terhune 2014-2016; Mary Laub 2016-2019; [Houghton: Grace/Painesdale: Albert
Paine Memorial two-point charge 2019] Charles A. Williams 2019-2020; Eric M. Falker (PE) 2020-2023; Eric M.
Falker (FE) 2023Paint Creek UMC [East Winds]
Elmer J. Snyder 1967-1972; Harold S. Morse 1972-1977; Lynda Liles 1975-1999; Paula Barker 1977-1979; Jeffery W. Dinner 1979-1982; Bruce L. Billing 1982-1993; David K. Koski 1993-1998; Sylvia A. Bouvier 1998-2006;
Stephen Fraser-Soots 2006-2009; Thomas M. Sayers 2009-2016; Carolyn Jones 2016-2018; Marvin L. Herman
2018Paradise UMC [Northern Skies]
Wayne T. Large 1968-1970; Robert N. Hicok 1970-1974; William E. Miles 1974-1975; Ralph A. Edwards 19751979; David J. Hill 1979-1980; David K. Campbell 1980-1981; Douglas Paterson 1981-1982; James W. Robinson
1982-1983; Julaine A. Hays 1983-1984; Ramona E. Cowling 1984-1985; Melinda R. Cree 1985-1986; Ray S. Peterson 1986-1989; Jan L. Beaderstadt 1989-1991; Audrey M. Dunlap 1991-1993; Donald Bates 1993- 9/30/1996;
Barbara Franks 10/1/1996-1998; Donald L. Bates 1998-2001; Virginia B. Bell 2001-10/30/2005; Sandra J. Kolder
12/4/2005-2011; Lowell Peterson 2011-2013; Mary D. Brooks (DSA) 2013-2021; James & Valerie Robinson (DSA)
2021; James Robinson (DSA) 8/12/2022-
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Parchment UMC [Greater Southwest]
Wayne Groat 2/1968- 2/1969; James W. Dempsey 3/1969-1973; Gaylord D. Howell 1973-1978; David S. Yoh
9/1978-1989; Daniel J. Minor 1989-2011; Michael J. Tupper 2011-2016; Thomas A. Davenport 2016- 1/1/2024;
Kathleen King (DSA) 1/15/2024- 2024; Joseph Shaler (RE 1/2) 2024Parmelee UMC [Western Waters]
Edward L. Passenger 1966-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1971; Lloyd Van Lente 1971-1976; Adam Chyrowski 19761980; Robert Tomlinson 1980-1981; Arthur Jackson 1981-8/1983; Carl Staser 10/1983-1988; Lynn W. Wagner
1988-1996; Paulette Cheyne 1995-2005; Lee F. Zachman 1996-2004; Lee F. Zachman 2004-11/30/2010; Vance
Dimmick (DSA) 11/30/2010- 11/5/2012; William V. Clegg, Jr (RE) 11/11/2012- 5/31/2021; Robert L. Hinklin (RE)
6/1/2021- 10/31/2021; [Middleville/Parmelee two-point charge 11/1/2021] Anthony Shumaker 11/1/2021- 2024;
Ronald L. Worley 2024Paw Paw UMC [Greater Southwest]
William Payne 1965-1979; Paul Patterson 1979-1984; Keith Laidler 1984-1989; Ward N. Scovel 1989-1995; Robert K. Lynch 1995-1999; Carolin S. Spragg 1999-2007; Joseph L. Spackman 2007-2013; Trevor J. McDermont
2013-2016; David E. Small 2016-2022; Leonard Schoenherr (RE) 2022- 2024 [Almena/Paw Paw became a circuit
2022] [returned to single station 2024] Daniel J.W. Phillips (PL 1/4) 2024Pentwater: Centenary UMC [Western Waters]
W. Jackson 1967-1970; Glenn B. Britton 1970-1973; Clyde Miller 1973-1979; Charles M. Johnson 1979-1982; Milton J. Palmer 1982-1985; Gary T. Haller 1985-1993; Christopher P. Momany 1993-12/31/1995; Curtis E. Jensen
1/16/1996-2001; Michael J. Tupper 2001-2006; Harris J. Hoekwater 2006-2012; Gary L. Bekofske 2012-2014;
Melanie S. Young 2014-2018; William E. Haggard 2018-2021; Vaughn W. Thurston-Cox 2021Petersburg UMC [Heritage]
Philip D. Miles 1967-1970; Donald L. Bates 1971-1976; Basil W. Curtiss 1976-1980; Howard L. Deardorff 19801981; William Michael Clemmer 1981-1984; Thomas C. Anderson 1984-12/31/1989; Max L. Gibbs 2/1/1990-1991;
June M. Westgate 1991-1996; John M. Mehl, Jr. 1996- 10/1/2008; King W. Hanna (interim) 10/15/20081/15/2009; Robert Dister (interim) 1/28/2009- 3/1/2009; King W. Hanna 3/1/2009- 12/31/2009; Janet L. Luchs
1/1/2010- 2011; Joel Walther 2011-2017; Daniel Hyer 2017-2018; Carter Louis Cortelyou 2018-2020; Keith Lenard 2020-2023. [single-point charge 2023.] [became a circuit with Dundee 2023] Bradley S Luck (1/4) 20232024. [separated from circuit 2024] [ became a circuit with Blissfield: First 2024] Gunsoo Jung (1/2) 2024Petoskey UMC [Northern Skies]
Ralph P. Witmer 1964- 9/1970; Charles L. Manker 9/1970- 10/15/1975; Donald H. Merrill 10/15/1975-1986;
Charles W. Fullmer 1986- 3/1/1994; Don W. Eddy 3/1/1994-12/1996; James P. Mitchum 1997-4/30/2022; Julie
Greyerbiehl 6/15/2022Pierson: Heritage UMC [Central Bay]
Richard D. Moore 8/1/1999-2000; Mark Mitchell (Assoc.) 8/1/1999-2000; Thomas E. Ball 2000-2007; James Bradley Brillhart, 2007-2014; Stephan Weinberger 2014-3/1/2016; Charles R. Kaliszewski (DSA) 3/1- 6/30/2016; Terri
L. Cummins 2016- 2024; [became a 2-point charge with Amble 2024] Scott Bouldrey 2024Pigeon: First UMC [East Winds]
Meldon E. Crawford 1966-1970; Webley J. Simpkins 1970-1975; Martin G. Seitz 1975-1979; Ralph C. Pratt 19791980; Gordon W. Nusz 1980-1988; James P. Schwandt 1988-8/31/1994; Willard A. King 9/31/1994-1998; Karen
L. Knight 1998-2001; Margaret A. Passenger 2001-2005; John J. Britt 2005-2015; Cindy L. Gibbs 2015-2022;
David Leineke 2022- [Owendale/Pigeon: First became a circuit 2022.]
Pinckney: Arise UMC [Heritage]
Douglas J. McMunn 1/1/1996-2006; Donald S. Weatherup 2006-2018; Reed P. Swanson 2018-2023;
Pinconning UMC [Central Bay]
Byron G. Hatch 1969-1971; Richard Turner 1971-1981; Richard Turner 1981-1983; James M. Thompson 19831990; Donald J. Emmert 2/16/1990-1995; Gerald S. Hunter 1995-1999; Lawrence C., Brooks 1999-2002; Dorothy
J. Thon 2002-2007; Charles Marble (interim) 2007-2008; Donald Mosher 2008-2010; John Tousciuk 20118/31/2016; Heather M. Nowak (DSA) 10/1/2016-11/30/2017; Heather M. Nowak 12/1/2017-2020;
[Pinconning/Alger 2-point charge 2020] Janet Shaffer (DSA) 2020-12/31/2020; Janet Shaffer 1/1- 6/30/2021; Cheryl L. Mancier 2021- 2024;
Pinnebog UMC [East Winds]
Elizabeth D.K. Isaacs 1969-1970; Robert P. Garrett 1970-1989; Barbara E. Welbaum 1989-1992; Raymond A
Jacques 1992-1997; Earleen VanConant 1997- 12/31/1999; Robert P. Garrett 2000-2002; David C. Freeland
2002-2013; Nancy J. Bitterling 2013-2018; Clifford L. Radtke 2018-
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Plainwell: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
Emerson B. Minor 1964-1984; James W. Boehm 1984-1989; Raymond Townsend (Assoc.) 1988-1991; David B.
Nelson, Jr. 1989-1991; Frank W. Lyman, Jr. and Carole Strobe Lyman (co-pastors) 1991-1996; Charles D. Grauer
1996-2003; Cindy E. Holmquist (Assoc.) 2001- 6/30/2003; Harvey K. Prochnau 2003-2010; Barbara Jo Fay
(Assoc.) 2007-2010; Kathy E. Brown 2010-1/31/2021; Jennifer C. Ward 2/1/2021-2023; Amee Paparella (1/2)
2023Plymouth: First UMC [Heritage]
Ronald K. Corl (assoc) 1967-1971; Paul M. Cargo 1968-1975; Dean A. Klump (assoc) 1971-1974; Samuel F.
Stout 1975-1980; Dale M. Miller (assoc) 1974-1976; Dwayne L. Kelsey (assoc) 1976-1978; Frederick C. Vosburg
(assoc) 1976-1993; Frank W. Lyman Jr. (assoc) 1978-1981; John N. Grenfell Jr. 1980-1993; Thomas E. Sumwalt
(assoc) 1980-1982; Stephen E. Wenzel (assoc) 1982-1985; Larry J. Werbil (assoc) 1985-1986; Douglas J.
McMunn (assoc) 1986-2/1990; David K. Stewart Sr. (assoc) 1990-1991; Kevin L. Miles (assoc) 1991-1995; Merton W. Seymour 1993-1995; Dean A. Klump 1995-2007; Tonya M. Arnesen (assoc.) 1995-5/31/2000; Deborah S.
Thomas (assoc) 6/1/2000-2004; Michael McCoy (assoc) 7/1/2004-8/1/2004; Jeremy P. Africa (assoc.) 6/1/20052006; David Allen Wichert (assoc.) 2006-2010; John N. Grenfell, III 2007-2018; Elizabeth A. Librande (assoc.)
2010-2/15/2014; Nicholas R. Berlanga 2/15/2014- 2018; Robert A. Miller Jr. 2018- ; Suzanne L. Hutchison
(assoc.) 2018- Jaqueline Raineri (Assoc) 2022- 2024 ; Ian J. Boley (assoc) 2024Pompeii UMC [Central Bay]
Robert E. Tomlinson 1974-1/1977; Donald L. Warmouth 2/1977-1978; Glenn Britton 1978-1979; Lois H. Gremban
1979-1981; Dale F. Jaquette 8/1981- 4/1990; T. Reid Martin 1990-1993; Karen E. Nesius 1993-1994; Jodie Flessner 1994-2003; William F. Foldesi 11/16/2003- 4/7/2007; Clare Huyck (DSA) 2007; Clare Huyck 11/10/2007-2012;
William F. Dye 7/15/2012- 9/1/2015 ; Mona J. Dye 2016-9/30/2017; [Ashley/Bannister realigned with Pompeii to
become Ashley/Bannister/Pompeii charge 2016] Zella Marie Daniel (DSA) 10/3/2017-12/31/2018; Zella Marie
Daniel (PL) 1/1/2019Pontiac: Grace & Peace Community UMC [Greater Detroit]
Dudley Mosure 1967-1969; Donald Bates 1969-1970; John Kershaw 1970-1975; Thomas Badley 1975-1978; Arthur Norris 1976-1980; Donald McClennan 1978-1979; Martin Caudill 1979-1984; James R. Rupert 1984-1987;
Sylvia Bouvier 1987-1992; James Allen 1992-1994; Barbara E. Welbaum 1994-1997; Kenneth L. Bracken 19972006; Bea Fraser-Soots 2006-2014; Theodore D. Whitely, Sr. 2014-2015; Zelphia J. Mobley 2015-2019; Laurie M.
Koivula 2019-2021; Rosaline D. Green (RL) 2021Pontiac: St. John UMC [Greater Detroit]
C.R. Trice 1968-1974; Henry Johnson 1975-1980; Andrew Allie 1981- 5/1991; Frederick Moore, Sr. 1992-2008;
Johnnie L. Dyer (assoc) 2000-2004; Gary A. Williams 2008-2009; Andrew Allie 2009-2010; Karen Y. Noel 20109/15/2013; Lester Mangum 10/1/2013-2023; Marva Pope 2023- 2024. [formed two-point charge with Omo: Zion
2024] Carter Cortelyou (1/2) 2024Pope UMC [Heritage]
Lambert G. McClintic 1952-1995; Jack Fugate 1995-7/15/2008; Irene Vittoz (PT) 2009-2010; Robert S. Moore-Jumonville 2010-2018; Lawrence J. Embury 2018-2021; Larry Rubingh (RE) 2022- 2023; [Napoleon & Pope became a circuit 7/1/2022]
Port Austin UPC (Union Church - United Protestant Church, United Methodist) [East Winds]
William Small 1967-1968; Robert P. Garrett 1968-1989; Barbara E. Welbaum 1989-1992; Raymond A Jacques
1992-1997; Earleen VanConant 1997-12/31/1999; Robert P. Garrett 2000-2002; David C. Freeland 2002-2013;
Nancy J. Bitterling 2013-2018; Clifford L. Radtke 2018Port Hope UMC [East Winds]
Robert P. Garrett 1968-1970; Thomas G. Badley 1970-1973; William M. Smith 1974-1978; Brent L. Webster 19781983; Wayne A. Hawley 1983-1991; Kris S. Kappler 1991- 1997; Victoria M. Webster 1997-1999; Clarence W.
VanConant 1999-2004; Paula M. Timm 2004-2011; Donna Osterhout 2011-2012; Clarence VanConant 201110/1/2011; Mark E. Ryan 2012-9/18/2016; Sari L. Brown 2017-2021; Karen L. Jensen-Kinney 2021Port Huron: First UMC [East Winds]
John N. Grenfell Jr. 1968-1974; William Schlitts (assoc) 1968-1972; Donna J. Lindberg (assoc) 1972-1973; Harry
R. Weeks (assoc) 1973-1975; O. William Cooper Jr. 1974-1979; James D. Jacobs (assoc) 1975-1977; Dana R.
Strall (assoc) 1977-1980; Paul F. Blomquist 1979-1985; William G. Wager (assoc) 1980-1984; Jacqueline E. Holdsworth (assoc) 1981-1983; Robert D. Wright (assoc) 1983-1985; Richard D. Lobb 1985-1992; Trevor A. Herm
(assoc) -1989; Jeffery L. Jaggers (assoc) 1/1/1990-1994; John C. Huhtala 1992-1996; Kevin C. Zaborney (assoc)
1994-1997; Ralph H. Pieper, II 1996-2003;Connie S. Porter (assoc) 1997-11/1/1998; Amy Lee Brun Terhune
(assoc) 1999-2002; David G. Gladstone 2003-2012; Alicea L. Williams (deacon) 10/1/2007-10/25/2011; William R.
Wright 2012-2017; LuAnn L. Rourke 2017-2020; Wilson A. (Drew) Hart 2020- ; Elizabeth A. Danielsons (Deacon
2021- 11/30/2022.
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Port Huron: North Street UMC [East Winds]
Herbert Griffith 1963-1981; Russell Smith 1967-1974; David D. Amstutz 1981-1987; David C. Dupree 1987-1989;
Kenneth B. Ray 1989-1992; Alger T. Lewis 1992-1999; Fredrick D. Neumann 1999-2002; William P. McBride
2002-10/31/2014; David A. Reed 12/12/2014- 2023; [ 2-point charge with West Berlin 2023] Patricia Hoppenworth
(RL) 7/15/2023Portage: Chapel Hill UMC [Greater Southwest]
David Nelson 1968-1972; Dow Chamberlain 1972-1978; Jon Powers 7- 8/1978; Joseph Bistayi 9/1978-1985; William Torrey 1985-1989; Carl Hausermann 1989-2001; Julie A. Liske (Assoc.) 1994-11/30/1997; Susan M. Petro
(Assoc.) 1/1/1998-2007; Barry T. Petrucci 2001-2022 ; John M. Weiler (Assoc.) 2007-2011; Cara Weiler (deacon
1/4) 10/1/2007-10/1/2009; Virginia L. Heller (Assoc.) 2011-2013; Caleb B. Williams (Deacon) 2015-9/1/2016; Patricia L. Catellier (Deacon) 1/1/2016-2020; Jessica M. Davenport (assoc) 2020-2022; Jessica M. Davenport
(Assoc) 2020-2022; Jessica M Davenport (Co-Pastor) 2022- ; Barry T. Petrucci (Co-Pastor) 2022- 2024; April R.
Gutierrez (PE co-pastor) 2024Portland UMC [Central Bay]
Raymond Norton 1967-1969; Donald Cozadd 1969-1971; Carlton Benson 1971-1973; Harold Homer 1973-1978;
C. Dow Chamberlain 1978-11/1985; David Evans (interim) 11/1985- 2/1986; Dale Crawford 2- 10/1986; David
Evans (interim) 10/1986-2/1987; Stanley Finkbeiner 1987-1992; Elaine M. Buker 1992-1997; Scott K. Otis 19972003; Gregory Ryan Wolfe 2003-2008; Keith R. Treman 2008-2015; Letisha M. Bowman 2015-2023; Lenora
Whitecotton 2023Quincy UMC [Greater Southwest]
W. Ernest Combellack 1967-1969; Jack Bartholomew 1969-1974; Bruce Keegstra 1974-1977; Kay Williams 19771979; Jim Gysel 1979-1983; James Barney 1983-1987; Joan Hamlin 1987-1994; Jane D. Logston 1994-1996;
John Knowlton 1996-1998; Melanie S. Young 1998-10/1/1998; Charles A. Williams 1/1/1999-2003; John A. Scott
& Rebecca Scott (co-pastors) 9/2003-2007; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2007-2009; [Litchfield/Quincy two-point charge
2009] Michael P. Baker-Streevy 2009-2010; Martin T. Cobb 2010-2013; Julie Elmore 2013-2017; [Quincy UMC
became single station 2017] Richard D. Wilson (RE) 2017-2020; [Allen, Quincy 2-point charge 2020; Concord,
Quincy 2-point charge 2021] Larry W. Rubingh (RE) 2020-2021; Rachel Labram (DSA) 2021Quinnesec: First UMC [Northern Skies]
Richard Reese 1967-1971; Monroe Fredrick 1971-1976; John Moore 1976-1980; James Hall 1980-1983; Paul
Doering 1983-1984; James Mathews 1984-1989; Douglas J. McMunn 1989-12/31/1995; Scott A. Harmon 19961998; Pauline E. Rupe 8/16/1998-2006; David P. Snyder 8/1/2006-2009; Margaret A.W. Paige 2009-2012; Walter
P. Reichle 2012-2023; [ two-point charge with Iron Mountain: Trinity 2023] Brian R. Lightner 2023- 2024; Crystal
Thomas 2024Reading UMC [Heritage]
Harold Cox 1968-9/1969; William Bowers 9/1969-1972; Eric Johnson 1972-1975; Dennis Paulson 1975-1979;
Altha M. Barnes 1979-1983; Harold R. Simon 1983-3/1990; Dale F. Jaquette 4/1990-1992; Thomas P. Fox 19921999; Kathy L. Nitz 8/16/1999-7/31/2001; Gayle Berntsen 9/1/2001-2006; Nancy G. Powers 2006-2008; DeAnn J.
Dobbs 2008-2012; Robert M. Hughes 2012-2014; Deborah S. Cole 9/1/2014-2022; Deborah S. Cole (3/4) 20222024. [Reading became a circuit with Frontier 7/1/2022] [circuit dissolved 7/1/2024] Penelope Nunn (FL) 2024Redford: Aldersgate - Brightmoor Campus UMC [Greater Detroit]
[Satellite of Redford: Aldersgate] Jonathan Combs (assoc) 2015-2020; Nadine Johnson (assoc) Nov 16, 2020- ;
David Huseltine 2022-2023; Carolyn Jones (RL) 2023- 2024; Rachel Kain 2024Redford: Aldersgate UMC [Greater Detroit]
William G. Wager 1966-1980; William W. Smith (assoc) 1968-1974; David K. Koski (assoc) 1974-1977; Thomas F.
Keef (assoc.) 1977-1980; Archie H. Donigan 1980-1985; Barbara J. Byers Lewis (assoc) 1981-1985; Randy J.
Whitcomb (assoc) 1985-1988; M. Clement Parr 1985-8/31/1994; Troy Douthit (assoc) 1988-1990; Bufford Coe
(assoc) 1990-1994; Diana Goudie (co-pastor) 9/1/1994-2003; Robert Goudie co-pastor 9/1/1994-2003; Diana
Goudie 2003-2009; [merged with Redford 2005]; Jeffrey S. Nelson 2009-2016; Jonathan Combs (assoc) 20152021 ; Benjamin Bower 2016-2022; David Huseltine 2022-2023; Carolyn Jones (RL) 2023- 2024; Rachel Kain
2024Reed City UMC [Central Bay]
Charles W. Fullmer 1966-1970; Forrest E. Mohr 1970-1977; Allen D. McCreedy 1977-1990; Richard L. Matson
1990-1993; Gregory J. Martin 1993-12/1/1998; Jennifer Browne (Assoc.) 1/15/1997- 12/1/1998; Richard W. Blunt
2/1/1999-2008; Emmett H. Kadwell, Jr. 2008-2011; Kathryn S. Cadarette 2011-2019; Kristen I. Coristine 20192021; Daniel B. Hofmann 2021-
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Richmond: First UMC [East Winds]
Richard L. Myers 1969-1973; Roy Syme 1973-1983; Steven Gjerstad 1983-1984; Gary Beeker 1984-1991; Karl L.
Zeigler 1991-8/31/1998; Reed P. Swanson 9/1/1998-2004; Trevor A. Herm 2004-2010; Thomas F. Keef 20102014; Suzanne L. Hutchison 2014-2018; Thomas Waller 2018-2022; Sunhwa Hopgood 2022- [Richmond: First
(3/4) and Washington (1/4) became a cross-district circuit 7/1/2022] [both realigned to East Winds 2023]
Riverdale: Lincoln Road UMC [Central Bay]
John Buckner 1966-1972; Eldon Schram 1973-1977; Marvin Iseminger 1977-1979; Milton TenHave 1979-1986;
Jane Lippert 1986-1990; Beatrice Rose 1990-1995; Kenneth C. Reeves 1995-1997; Lois M. Munn 1997-2000;
Charles M. Shields 2000-2002; Nancy J. Bitterling 2002-2010; Jana Lynn Almeida 2010-2016; Linda (Lyne) K.
Stull-Lipps 2016-2022; Steven Young 2022Riverside UMC [Greater Southwest]
George Chaffee 1968-1971; Carl L. Hausermann 1971-1977; Elizabeth Perry Nord 1976-10/1986; Mark Thompson 1/1987-11/15/1992; Norman C. Kohns 11/16/1992-1993; Jackie Bralick 1993-2/1/1995; Pulpit Supply 24/1995; Alan D. Stover 5/1/1995- 9/25/1997; John Sternaman 12/1/1997-2002; Michael R. Bohms 200212/31/2003; Thomas Meyer (DSA) 2/1/2004- 6/30/2004; Sheila F. Baker 2004-2005; Russell K. Logston 20052006; Walter G. Gerstung (DSA) 7/1/2006-2007; David S. Yoh (DSA), 10/4/2006-2009; Stephen C. Small (DSA)
2009-2014; David L. Haase 2014-2023; David L. Haase (RL 1/4) 2023Riverview UMC [Greater Detroit]
Robert C. Watt 1968-1973; J. Bruce Brown 1973-1981; William A. Cargo 1981-1988; Michael Grajcar 1988-1989;
Gary A. Allward 1989-1996; June M. Westgate 1996-2001; David D. Amstutz 2001-2012; Gloria Haynes 20128/1/2015; Alan Hansen 8/1/2015-2016; Keith Lenard 2016-2017; Daniel J.W. Phillips 2017-2019; Carol Ann Middel 2019-2022; Carol Ann Middel (DSA) 2022-2023; [became a circuit with South Rockwood 2023.] Ava Euper
9/1/2023Robbins UMC [Heritage]
Maurice Glasgow 1966-1977; Joseph Huston 1977-1982; Wade Panse 1982-1987; James P. Mitchum 1987-1997;
Martin M. DeBow 1997-2008; Bobby Dale Whitlock 2008-2009; Mark R. Payne 2009-2014; Peggy A. Katzmark
2014-2021 [Robbins, Brookfield Eaton 2-point charge 2020] Janet Shaffer 2021Rochester Hills: St. Luke’s UMC [Greater Detroit]
David E. Church 1968-1970; Daniel Krichbaum 1970-1972; Harold Morse 1972-1977; R. Stanley Sutton 19778/1982; Wayne N. Thomas 10/1982-1/1984; David B. Penniman 5/1/1984-1989; Jeffrey B. Hildebrand 1989-1990;
Johnny S. Liles 3/1990-2004; Sharyn K. Osmond (assoc) 1/16/1999-2002; Lynda B. Hamilton (deacon) 1999- ;
Murphy S. Ehlers (deacon) 2002-Dec 1, 2002; Lisa M. McIlvenna 2004-2008; Julius Del Pino 2008-2016; Scott E.
Manning 2016Rochester: St. Paul’s UMC [Greater Detroit]
William Richards 1967-1973; Timothy Hickey 1973-9/30/2000; Athanasius P. Rickard (assoc) 1963-1975; Howard
Short (assoc) 1967-1968; Luren Strait (assoc) 1968-1969; Douglas Trebilcock (assoc) 1969-1973; Dale Lindsey
(assoc) 1973; Thomas Badley (assoc) 1973-1975; Gilson Miller (assoc) 1975-1978; Ronald Brunger (assoc)
1975-1979; Duane J. Hicks (assoc) 1978-1981; Ralph A. Edwards (assoc) 1979-1985; Devin S. Chisholm (assoc)
1981-1983; James E. Greer, II (assoc) 1983-1987; James R. Hilliard (assoc)1985-1988; James P. Schwandt
(assoc) 1987-1988; David A. Diamond (assoc) 1988-1994; Samuel Stout (assoc) 1988-1990; Robert D. Wright
(assoc) 1994-1999; Joanne Bartelt (assoc) 1996-2000; Harold E. Weemhoff, Jr. (assoc) 1/1/2000-2008; Jeffrey D.
Regan 2/1/2001-2013; Rony S. Veska (assoc) 3/1/2001-2008; John Amick (assoc) 2008-2012; Latha Ravi (assoc)
2008-2017; David A. Eardley 2013-2022 ; Jon Reynolds (assoc.) 1/9/2014-2018; Carter M. Grimmett (assoc.)
2017-2020; Erin L. Fitzgerald (assoc.) 2018-2021; April Gutierrez (assoc) 2021- 2024; Elbert Dulworth 2022Rockford UMC [Western Waters]
Richard A. Selleck 1966-1970; Ron L. Keller 1970-1973; George A. Belknap 1973-1978; John S. Myette 19781980; J. Melvin Bricker 1980-1989; Leonard F. Putnam (Assoc. part-time) 1984-1994; William J. Torrey 19891993; Richard M. Riley 1993-2014; Jeffrey C. Williams (Assoc.) 2002-2004; Kenneth J. Bremer 2014-2017;
Cynthia S.L. Greene 2017-2019; Gregory L. Buchner 2019-2023; Anna Moon 2023Rockland: St. Paul’s UMC [Northern Skies]
Lloyd Christler 1968-1972; James Hillard 1970-1971; James Gerzetich 1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971-1975; Roger
Gedcke 1972-1979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975-1980; Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelburg 1976-1980; Brian Marshall 1980-1984; Donald J. Emmert 1984- 2/15/1990; William D. Schoonover
2/16/1990-1991; Mel D. Rose 1992-1994; Lance E. Ness S9/1/1994- 12/31/1999; Christine F. Bohnsack 3/1/20002004; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2004-2010; Bruce R. Steinberg 2010-2018; Nelson L. Hall 2018-2022; Peter LeMoine
(PL) 2022- [Realigned: White Pine/Bergland charge became circuit with Rockland and Ontonagon, 12/31/2023]
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Rollin Center UMC [Heritage]
Lawson D. Crane 1967-1975; Heath T. Goodwin 1975-1976; George F. Ward 1976- 1981; Walter H. Miller
11/1/1981-1994; Craig A. Pillow 1994-2009; Linda Jo Powers 2009-2012; Robert W. Dister 2012- 2023; Robert W
Dister (RL) 2023- 12/31/2023; Jacquelyn Roe 1/1/2024Romeo UMC [East Winds]
J. Douglas Parker 1969-1973; Calvin Blue 1973-1981; Dean A. Klump 1981-1991; Dwayne L. Kelsey 1991-1996;
Gary R. Glanville 1996-2015; John D. Bailey 2015-2017; Trevor A. Herm 2017-2020; Devin R. Smith 2020[Romeo and Leonard formed cooperative parish 2020] [Parish dissolved 11/30/2023]
Romulus: Community UMC [Greater Detroit]
Frank R. Leineke 1966-1971; Haldon D. Ferris 1971-1974; Paul I. Greer 1974-1977; Floyd A. Ellison 1977-1981;
Margery A. Schleicher 1981-1987; John D. Landis 1987-1994; Bradford K. Lewis 1994-1998; William Kren 19982006; Mark A. Miller 2006-2010; Cindy L. Gibbs 2010-2015; Rahim O. Shabazz 2015-2017; Rochelle J. Hunter
2017- 2/28/2018; James Reinker 3/1- 11/29/2018; Carolyn A. Jones 12/1/2018-2021; Carolyn A. Jones (RL) 20212022; Dale Milford 2022- 11/30/2023. [separated from circuit with Detroit: Resurrection; became a cross-district
circuit with South Rockwood 2022] [ separated from circuit with South Rockwood 2023.]
Roscommon: Good Shepherd UMC [Northern Skies]
Kenneth L. Christler 1988-1995; Joel W. Hurley 1995-1998; Bradford K. Lewis 1998-2010; Eric D. Kieb 20102015; James C. Noggle 2015-3/31/2019; Thomas Leo Hoffmeyer 4/1/2019Rose City: Trinity UMC [Northern Skies]
Frederick Timm 1965-1975; James R. Balfour II 1975-1982; David Baize 1982-1983; John R. Crotser 1983-1987;
Jeffrey Hildebrand 1987-1989; Barbara Franks 1989-8/31/1994; Carter Garrigues-Cortelyou 9/1/1994-1998;
Thomas K. Spencer 1998-2005; Donald J. Wojewski 2005-2011; Joseph Coon 2011-2016; Nathan J. Jeffords
2016-2019; Helen Alford (DSA) 2019- [Rose City: Trinity (1/2) and Churchill (1/4) 2-point charge 2022]
Rosebush UMC [Central Bay]
Paul Peet 1968-1969; Fred Fischer 1969-1978; David Meister 1978-1980; John Ritter 1980-1984; Michael Long
1984-1992; Mark R. Payne 1992-2001; Brian Charles LaMew 2001-5/1/2005; Gregory L. Buchner 2005-2008; Jonathan D. Van Dop 2008-2014; Joseph L. Beavan 2014- 2024; Anika-Kafi Summers 2024Roseville: Trinity UMC [Greater Detroit]
James W. Deeg 1967-1973; Tom Brown II 1973-1978; Thomas G. Badley 1978-1984; Sam Yearby Jr. 1984-1994;
Kenneth B. Ray 1994-2000; Paul G. Donelson 2000-9/30/2011; James A. Mathews 10/1/2001-2002; Kevin L.
Miles 2002-2012; Stephen T. Euper 2012-2023; Christopher J Heldt (PL 1/2) 2023Royal Oak: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Everett Seymour 1963-1974; Charles Sonquist (assoc) 1967-1969; David W. Truran (assoc) 1970-1972; Samuel
Seizert (assoc) 1970-1981; James R. Balfour, II (assoc) 1972-1975; John G. Park (assoc) 1975-1978; Brent L.
McCumons (assoc) 1978-1981; Gerald Fuller (assoc) 1981-1984; Steven J. Buck (assoc) 1982-1988; Thomas
Rousseau (assoc.) 1984-1987; Raymond R. Lamb 1974-1987; Edward L. Duncan July 1987-1991; Nanette Myers
(assoc) 1987-1992; Thomas H. Zimmerman (assoc) 1991-1997; Marvin H. McCallum 1991-1995; Merton W. Seymour 1995-1999; Wayne N. Thomas (assoc) 1997-2002; Marshall Dunlap (co-pastor) 1999-2008; Susan K. Defoe
Dunlap (co-pastor) 1999-2008; Wayne T. Large (assoc) 2002-2003; John H. Hice 2008-2016; Jeffrey S. Nelson
2016- ; Caleb Williams (deacon) 9/1/2016- 1/4/2020; Myra Moreland (assoc) 1/1/2018-1/15/2021; George Marck
(assoc) 1/1/2020- 6/30/2020; Jennifer Tripoli (Assoc) 1/1/2022- Bridget Nelson (Assoc) 1/1/2022- ; Robert Prud’Homme (PD) staff, Building Project Coordinator/Missional: Creation Care Director of Concept 22, Inc. 2024Saginaw: First UMC [Central Bay]
Norbert W. Smith 1967-1972; Lois Glenn (assoc) 1966-1970; A. Edward Perkins (assoc) 1970-1972; Robert L. S.
Brown 1972-1977; Carol J. Johns (assoc) 1972-1978; Paul T. Hart 1977-1980; Gary W. Bell (assoc) 1978-1980;
Frank B. Cowick 1980-1990; Tim Hastings (assoc) 1980-1983; Gary Dawes (assoc) 1983-1987; Steven E. Poole
(assoc) 1988-1990; Karen Knight Ott (assoc) 1990-1993; James F. Thomas 1990- 8/31/1994; M. Clement Parr
9/1/1994-12/26/1995; Walter David (interim) 1/1/1996-6/14/1996; Haldon D. Ferris (co-pastor) 6/16/1996-2002;
Kathryn S. Snedeker (co-pastor) 6/16/1996-2002; Kathryn S. Snedeker 2002-2016; Amy lee B. Terhune 2016Salem Grove UMC [Heritage]
George T. Nevin 1964-1969; George Q. Woomer 1969 (interim); Frederick Atkinson 10/1/1969- 2/4/1971; Harry R.
Weeks 3/1971-1973; John W. Todd 1973-1974; Richard C. Stoddard 1974-1975; Gerald R. Parker 1975-1978;
Ferris S. Woodruff 1978-1979; Ronald A. Brunger 1979-1981; Dale B. Ward 1981-1984; David C. Collins 19841985; Donald Woolum 1985-1990; Michael F. Bossingham 1990-12/31/1991; James E. Paige Jr. 1/1/1992-1998;
Carolyn G. Harris (co-pastor) 1998-2003; Daniel W. Harris (co-pastor) 1998-2003; Carolyn G. Harris 2003-2013;
Christine Beaudoin 2013-2015; Amy Triebwasser 2015-2017; Mary J. Barrett 2017-
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Saline: First UMC [Heritage]
George Saucier 1967-1969; Ira L. Fett 1969-1976; Daniel J. Wallace 1976-1984; Lloyd E. Christler 19847/15/1992; Eric S. Hammar (interim); Paul G. Donelson (assoc) 1992-1995; Gerald R. Parker 7/16/1992-1994;
John Hinkel 1994-1999; James E. Tuttle 1999-2016; Tyson G. Ferguson (assoc) 2002-2004; Laura C. Speiran
(deacon) 2007-2014; Thomas H. Zimmerman 2016-2022; Amy Triebwasser 2022- ; Mary Hagley, Director of
Family Ministries (FD 1/4) 2024Sandusky: First UMC [East Winds]
Horace James 1966-1971; Clifford M. DeVore 1971-1975; Frederick O. Timm 1975-1987; Margery A. Schleicher
1987-1991; Michael O. Pringle 1991-1997; Donald D. Gotham 1997-8/31/2004; Georg F. W. Gerritsen (interim)
9/1- 9/15/2004; John N. Grenfell, Jr. (interim) 9/16/2004- 1/1/2005; Marvin H. McCallum (interim) 1/1/20052/28/2005; John N. Grenfell, Jr. (interim) 3/1/2005- 5/31/2005; Colin P. Stover 6/1/2005- 1/1/2011; Ellen Burns
1/1/2011-2012- Eric L. Johnson 2012-2013; Matthew Osborne 2013-2018; Susan E. Platt 2018-2022; Lisa Clark
2022- [Sandusky Parish (3/4) became a circuit with Capac (1/4) 7/1/2022] [Sandusky Parish dissolved and Sandusky: First became a circuit with Capac and Forester 1/1/2024]
Sanford UMC [Central Bay]
James C. Braid 1969-1983; Clare M. Tosch 1983-1985; Haldon D. Ferris 1985-1988; James A. Smith 1988-1993;
Bruce C. Hatch 1993-1999; J. Robert Anderson 1999-10/15/2002; Ronald G. Cook (interim); 10/16/20026/30/2003 Janet M. Larner 2003-2011; Anthony Cutting 2011-2014; Lisa Cook 2014-2020; Lisa L. Kelley 20202023; [Sanford/Coleman: Faith became a circuit 2022] [Sanford and Coleman: Faith single stations 5/1/2023]
Reed P. Swanson (RE 1/2) 2023Saugatuck UMC [Greater Southwest]
Donald Merrill 1956-1986; C. Dow Chamberlain 1967-1969; Harold Arman 1969-1971; Arthur Beadle 1971-1973;
Douglas L. Pedersen 10/1973- 8/1975; Richard W. McClain 8/1975-1979; Craig L. Adams 1979-1984; Constance L.
Heffelfinger 1984-1996; Fred & Joan Hamlin (DSA) 1996-1998; Karen A. Tompkins 1998-2001; Jean Smith (DSA)
2001; Jean Smith 12/1/2001-2005; Letisha Bowman (DSA) 2005-2007; Letisha Bowman (PT) 2007-2011; John Huenink 7/1- 8/31/2011; Emmett H. Kadwell, Jr. (RE 1/4) 9/1/2011-12/31/2019; Richard Vorel (DSA) 1/1/2020Sault Ste. Marie: Central UMC [Northern Skies]
Robert L. Brown 1967-1972; Theodore E. Doane 1972-1980; John Huhtala, Sr. 1980-1992; David M. Liscomb
1992-1993; George A. Luciani 1993-1998; James H. McLaurin 1998-2/1/2001; John N. Hamilton 6/16/2001-2004;
Steven A. Miller 2004-11/15/2011; John Huhtala, Sr., (interim) 1/9/2011-2011; William R. Seitz 2011-2014; Larry D.
Osweiler 2014-2018; Victoria L. Hadaway 2018-2022; Martin Johnston 2022Schoolcraft UMC [Greater Southwest]
Robert J. Stillson 1963-1969; Vern Michael 1969-1970; Roger Nielson 1970-1971; Lay Speakers 1971-1972; Dale
Benton 1972-1978; John W. Fisher 1978-1980; Dale Crawford 1980-1983; Dwight J. Burton 1983-1992; Laura C.
Truby 1992-1998; Marilyn M. Sanders 1998-1/16/2000; Pete Love (DSA) 2000; David Nellist 2000-2008; Seungho
“Andy” Baek 2008-2010; Karen S. Wheat 2010-2015; [Schoolcraft/Pleasant Valley 2-pointcharge 2015] Julia R.
Humenik 2015-1/31/2021; Martin T. Cobb 2/1/2021Schoolcraft: Pleasant Valley UMC [Greater Southwest]
Robert J. Stillson 1963-1969; Vern Michael 1969-1970; Roger Nielson 1970-1971; Lay Speakers 1971-1972; Dale
Benton 1972-1978; John W. Fisher 1978-1980; Dale Crawford 1980-1983; Dwight J. Burton 1983-1992; Laura
Truby 1992-1996; Ronald S. Scholte 1996-2000; Larry Reeves 2000; Michelle Wisdom-Long 2001-2008; [Schoolcraft Pleasant Valley/White Pigeon two-point charge 2008] Janet Luchs 2008-2009; [Three Rivers Ninth/Schoolcraft: Pleasant Valley two-point charge 2009] James W. Stilwell 2009-2015; [Schoolcraft/Pleasant Valley became
a charge 2015] Julia R. Humenik 2015-1/31/2021; Martin T. Cobb 2/1/2021Scotts UMC [Greater Southwest]
Garth Smith 1965-1971; Pulpit Supply 7/11/1971; Wilbur Williams 11/1971- 8/1973; Paul Mazur 9/1973-1978; Pulpit
Supply 7- 12/1978; Donald Robinson 12/1978-8/1979; James Allred 9/1979- 12/1986; Pulpit Supply 1- 4/1987; Dennis Slattery 4/1987- 10/1988; Pulpit Supply 10- 12/1988; Thomas E. Ball 12/1988-1994; David F. Hills 19948/1/1999; Sally J. LaFrance 10/1/1999-2001; Thomas L. Truby 2001- 3/1/2003; David G. Knapp 2003-2009; Glenn
C. Litchfield 2009-2016; Beverley J. Williams 2016-2022; Brian Lightner 6/1/2022-2023; Joyce Vanderlip 2023Sebewaing: Trinity UMC [East Winds]
Conrad Lee Higdon 1968- 12/1969; Robert Worgess 1970-1976; Elizabeth D.K. Isaacs 1976-1980; Donald O.
Crumm 1/1981-1985; Lawrence C. Brooks 1985-1994; Michael K. Norton 1994-1997; Richard F. Kriesch 19972000; Ray T. McGee 8/15/2000-2004; Arthur R. Stone 2004-2006; William R. Wright 2006-2012; David P. Snyder
2012-2014; Cynthia M. Parsons 2014-2018; Pamela A. Beedle-Gee 2018-2020; [Sebewaing: Trinity, Bay Port 2point charge 2020] Heather M. Nowak 2020- [Kilmanagh joined Bay Port and Sebewaing:Trinity as a three-point
charge, 7/1/2022.] [Bay Port merged with Sebewaing: Trinity and Sebewaing:Trinity/Kilmanagh became two-point
charge 12/31/2023]
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Shelby UMC [Western Waters]
Ronald Houk 1/1966-10/1971; James Fox 11/1971- 8/1977; Robert Carson 9/1977-1981; Daniel Minor 19811989; Ray Flessner 1989-1991; Keith Bovee 1991-1994; James E. Hodge 1994-2001; Lewis A. Buchner 20012/1/2002; Peggy A. Boltz 2002-2010; Terri Cummins 2010-2016 [Shelby/Claybanks two-point charge 2014];
Kenneth D. Vanderlaan (DSA) 2016-2017 [Mears/Shelby became a circuit 2016]; Anne W. Riegler 2017-2022;
Beverley J. Williams 6/1/2022Shelbyville UMC [Greater Southwest]
Paul Scheibner 1965-1970; Thurlan Meredith 1970-1976; Gerald L. Welsh 1976-1984; Lee F. Zachman 19844/15/1994; William C. Bills 1994-2007; Christopher L. Lane 2007-2009; David A. Selleck 2009-2012; Donald J.
Graham 2012-2014; Sean K. Kidd 2014-2019; Corey M. Simon 2019-2021; Margaret Stoken (DSA) 202112/31/2022; Margaret Stoken (FL) 1/1/2023Shepardsville UMC [Central Bay]
Leroy Howe 1968-1969; Karl Ziegler 1969-1970; Roger Wittrup 1970-1971; Darold Boyd 1971-1978; Rodney Kalajainen 1979-1981; Bruce Kintigh 1981-1988; Charles Smith 1988-1996; D. Kay Pratt 1996-2004; Rob McPherson (Administrative Pastor) 2005; Gordon Schleicher (Administrative Pastor) 2006; Cheryll Warren (DSA) 2007;
Cheryll Warren (PL) 11/10/2007- 6/30/2009; Judith A. Hazle (CLM/DSA) 8/1/2009-2012; Judith A. Hazle (PL)
2012-2020; Jung Du Paik 7/15/2020- {Elsie & Shepardsville became a circuit 9/1/2022]
Shepherd UMC [Central Bay]
G. Albert Rill 1971-1976; Joseph Dudley 1976- 8/1979; Michael L. Selleck 8/1979-1986; Leonard B. Haynes
1986-1992; Donald E. Spachman 1992-2004; Wayne A. Price 2004-2007; Kathleen S. Kursch 2007- 2017 [Shepherd/Blanchard-Pine River 2-point charge 2017] Janet M. Larner 2017-2020 [Blanchard-Pine River/Shepherd single-point charges 1/1/2019] William W. Chu 2020-2023; William Chu 2023- [Mt Pleasant
Countryside/Trinity/Shepherd/Blanchard-Pine River formed Regional Church (para. 206.3.c.2) 2023]
Sidnaw UMC [Northern Skies]
Zina B. Bennett, Jr. 1966-1971; William Kelsey 1970; Howard E Shaffer 1971-1981; John R. Henry 1981-1986;
Gregory Rowe 1986-1990; James M. Mathews 1990-1993; David P. Snyder 1993-10/1/2003; John R. Henry
2004-2011; Stephen E. Rhoades 2011-2019; Nathan T. Reed 2019—12/31/2020; John Henry 1/1- 6/30/2021;
Mark A. Miller 2021-2023. [Sidnaw and Zeba two-point charge 2023.] [charge separated 5/14/2024]
Silver Creek UMC [Greater Southwest]
Meredith Rupe 1968- 11/1970; Gary Gamble 11/1970- 5/1973; Supply pastor 6- 10/1973; Lynn Wagner 10/19731975; Daniel Barker 1975-9/1978; Gregory Wolfe 10/1978- 11/1983; Donald Buege 1/1984-1990; Dennis Slattery
1990-1992; David L. Litchfield 1992-1988; Virginia L. Heller 1998-2004; Mark E. Thompson 2004-2009; Julie A.
Greyerbiehl 2009-2011; Heather McDougall 2011-2013; Beth A. Reum 2013- 1/15/2016 [Silver Creek single-point
charge 2015]; Sara L. Carlson 2/2/2016Sitka UMC [Western Waters]
Kenneth D. McCaw 1967-1968; Austin W. Regier 1969; Ira J. Noordhof 1971-1975; Donald J. Vuurens,
10/15/1975- 12/31/1977; Wayne Speese (Pulpit Supply) 1/1/1978- 6/1978; Charles R. VanLente 1978-1983;
David McBride 1983-1985; Steven D. Pearson 1983-1988; Kathryn B. Robotham 1988-1990; Michael A. Van Horn
1990-1991; Leonard Coon 1991-11/1/1999; Milton Stahl (interim) 11/1/1999- 7/1/2000; Patrick Cameron 200011/30/2001; James Meines 12/1/2001-2005; Brian M. McLellan (DSA) 2005- 2/15/2006; James Meines (DSA)
4/15/2006- 10/31/2006; Nancy L. (Bessemer) Boelens 11/1/2006-2008; Paul Lynn 2008- 11/15/2009; Gerald F.
Hagans (DSA) (1/4) 11/15/2009-2019; TBS; Jan M. Johnson (PL 1/2) 3/1/2024Sodus: Chapel Hill UMC [Greater Southwest]
Myron K. Williams 1960-1969; B. James Varner 1969-1973; Leonard Putnam 1973-1975; George Fleming 19751987; William V. Payne 1987-1996; Richard D. Wilson 1996-2003; David A. Cheyne 2003-2005; James A. Dibbet
2005-2011; Russell K. Logston 2011-2014; Mark E. Mitchell 2014-2018; Brenda E. Gordon 2018-2022; Everett
Harpole, Patricia Harpole (co-pastors) 7/15/2022- 2023; Margaret (Sandlin) Collins 2023Somerset Center UMC [Heritage]
Richard Stoddard 1968-1974; David Showers 1974-1976; Martin Fox 1976-1979; Gerald Selleck 1979-1982;
Mark Kelly 1982-1983; Dr. Campbell 1983-1984; Jim Hodge 1984-1989; Lawrence P. Brown 1989-1996; Michael
E. Long 1996-1998; James W. Barney 1998-2005; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2005-2007; Denise J. Downs 20072008; Maurice Walworth Jr. (DSA) 2008-2009; [Hillside/Somerset Center two-point charge 2009] E. Jeanne
Koughns Garza 2009-2014; Patricia A. Pebley 2014- 2020; Crystal C. Thomas 2020- 2024; DS supervision 2024-
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South Boardman UMC [Northern Skies]
Gerald L. Hedlund 1966-1971; Arthur and Molly Turner (co-pastors) 1971-1976; Diane Vale 1976-10/1977; Marion
Nye 12/1977-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; Athel Lynch 1979-1981; Pulpit Supply 1981-1983; Daniel Biteman, Jr.
1983-1985; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1985-1987; Gary Wales 1987-1994; Howard Seaver 1994-2012; Mark E. Mitchell 2012-2014; Donald L. Buege 2014-2017; [Williamsburg and (Fife Lake Boardman Parish) Fife Lake / East
Boardman / South Boardman became multi-point charge 2017] John J. Conklin 2017-2020 [2018 Williamsburg, Fife
Lake, East Boardman, South Boardman formed the Unified Parish] [East Boardman disaffiliated 2020] John D.
Messner 2020-2023. [Unified Parish dissolved; South Boardman single-point charge 2023.] Yong Choel Woo 2023South Haven: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
William Torrey 1968-1974; Richard Youells 1974-8/15/1979; Larry Irvine 9/16/1979- 1984; C. William Martin 19841989; Edward Slate 1989-1995; Billie R. Dalton 1995-2004; John W. Fisher 2004-2013; Devon R. Herrell 20132014; Virginia L. Heller 2014-2018; Ronald D. VanLente 2018-2020; Philip S. Harrington 9/7/2020-2021;
Stephanie E. Norton 2021South Lyon: First UMC [Heritage]
Roger W. Merrell 1966-1970; Donald D. McLellan 1970-1975; Milton H. Bank 1975-1977; Douglas K. Mercer
1977-1988; J. Gordon Schleicher (assoc) 1985-1987; Ralph A. Edwards (assoc) 1987-1991; Alan R. George
1988-1995; Nina C. Weaver (assoc) 9/1/1992-1995; Pauline S. Hart (co-pastor) 1995-2002; Thomas E. Hart (copastor) 1995-8/31/2002; Carman J. Minarik (co-pastor) 9/1/2002- 2007; Donna J. Minarik (co-pastor) 9/1/20029/15/2006; Sondra B. Willobee 2007-2017; Kenny Walkup (assoc) 11/23/2016-2020 ; Mary G. McInnes 2017- ;
Kendra Holcomb-Densmore (FL) 2024South Rockwood UMC [Greater Detroit]
Zina B. Bennett, Jr. 1975-1983; Robert C. Strobridge 1983-1988; Dana R. Strall 1988-7/31/1997; Philip D. Voss
8/31/1997-2002; Elizabeth A. Librande 2002-8/14/2006; Stephen K. Perrine 8/15/2006-2020; Ann Birchmeier
2020-2022; Dale Milford 2022-2023 [South Rockwood separated from Willow.] [Romulus: Community & South
Rockwood became a cross-district circuit, 2022] [South Rockwood & Riverview formed circuit 2023.] Ava Euper
9/1/2023Southfield: Hope UMC [Greater Detroit]
Robert Secrist 1956-1962; G. Charles Sonquist 1970-1980; Terry W. Allen 1980-1983; Carlyle F. Stewart, III 19832014; Hilda L. Harris (assoc.) 1995-1997; Lamarr V. Gibson (assoc) 1997-5/30/2000; Vivian C. Bryant (assoc)
1997-2003; Theodore D. Whitely (assoc) 1998-2000; Betty Whitely (assoc) 1998-2000; Troy M. Benton (assoc)
2000-2003; Faith Green (assoc) 2000-9/1/2002; Anthony R. Hood (assoc) 10/1/1999-2002; Gary A. Williams
(assoc) 2000-2004; Kenny J. Waldon (assoc) 2003-2005; Janet Gaston Petty (assoc) 2004-2012; Cornelius
Davis, Jr. 2014-9/22/2015; Benjamin K. Smalls 2016- ; Christopher Michael Grimes (assoc) 2017-2020; Rosaline
D. Green (RL 2019) 12/1/2017- 2021; Dale R. Milford (assoc) 2019-2022 ; Reggie A. White (assoc) 20191/31/2021; Rhoda Warner (assoc) 2021-2023;
Sparta UMC [Western Waters]
Paul Patterson 1968-1973; Eldon K. Eldred 1973-4/1979; Ronald Entenman 1979-1985; James R. Hulett 19851993; Steven R. Young 1993-2006; Raymond J. Townsend 2006-2009; Louis W. Grettenberger 2009-2017; Phillip
J. Friedrick 2017-2022; Kevin Guetschow 2022Spratt UMC [Northern Skies]
Howard E. Shaffer 1964-1971; Philip A. Rice 1971-1975; Robert Kersten 1975-1978; Harold F. Blakely 19781981; James R. Rupert 1981-1984; R. Wayne Hutson 1984-1990; Paula Timm 1990-1992; Jack E. Johnston
1992-10/30/2005; George Morse (interim) 11/1/2005- 1/30/2006; Karen A. Mars 2006-2008; Donald R. Derby
2008-2013; Lisa L. Kelley 2013-2020; Duane A. Lindsey 2020-2023. Robert Nystrom 2023- {Alpena: First/Spratt
2-point charge 2023]
Springport UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lynn Chappell 1965- 3/1971; Beulah Poe 3/1971-1976; Robert Doner 1976-1978; Joel Campbell 1978-1979;
Ethel Stears 1979-9/16/1983; William Doubblestein 10/16/1983-1987; Eugene Baughan 1987-1991; David H.
Minger 1991-1995; Wayne Willer 1995-1996; Valerie Hill 1996-1998; David L. Litchfield 1998-2001; David Blair
2001-2003; Diane E. Stone 2004-2010; Melissa Claxton 2010-2018; [North Parma/Springport two-point charge
2010] Mark E. Mitchell 2018-2021; Luis M. Collazo 2021Springville UMC [Heritage]
Ford Baker 1968-1969; Harold R. Krieg 1969-1971; Edward C. Weiss Jr. 1972-1973; Juanita J. Ferguson 19731978; Donald W. Brown 1978-1980; Richard L. Dake 1980-1985; William P. McKnight 1985-1991; Gordon B. Boyd
1991-11/30/1992; James G. Simmons (interim); C. Earl Eden Jr 3/1/1993-1999; Victoria M. Webster 19995/19/2000; Melany A. Chalker 2000-2006; Margery H. Host 2006-2010; Ronald A. Fike 2010-2014; Julius Nagy
2014-2018; Evans C. Bentley (RE.) 2018-2022; Marc Daly (DSA) 2022-2023; Michelle McCalla (DSA 1/4) 202312/31/2023; Michelle McCalla (PL 1/4) 1/1/2024- [became a circuit with Clinton 2024]
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St. Charles UMC [Central Bay]
George Jones 1966-1971; John Crotser 1971-1979; William Omansiek 1979-1985; Edward C. Weiss Jr. 19858/31/1994; Charles W. Keyworth 9/1/1994-1999; Kevin J. Harbin 1999-2002; Harold J. Slater 2002-2008; Ernesto
Mariona 2008-9/30/2017; Karen J. Sorden 12/1/2017-2022; Brenda Gordon 2022St. Ignace UMC [Northern Skies]
Howard R. Higgins 1968-1973; Dale Lantz 1973-1977; John E. Naile 1977-1985; David A. Russell 1985-1987;
Robert C. Watt 1987-1994; John Elliott 1994-4/15/2002; James R. Balfour II 2002-2010; Erik J. Alsgaard 20102013; Susanne E. Hierholzer 2013-2019; Eric M. Falker 2019-2020; Mark E. Thompson 2020-2023; Nathaniel
Starkey 2023St Louis: First UMC [Central Bay]
Harold L. Mann 1972-3/1982; Gerald R. Bates 4/1982-1987; Richard C. Kuhn 1987-1998; Robert D. Nystrom
1998-2002; Lillian T. French 2002-12/31/2007; [Pleasant Valley merged w/ St. Louis 1/1/2008] Terri L. Bentley
2/1/2008-2020; [St. Louis: First, Breckenridge 2-point charge 2020] Billie Lou Gillespie-Brown 2020- 2024; Billie
Lou Gillespie-Brown (RL) 2024Standish: Beacon of Light UMC [Central Bay]
Albert Johns, 1967-1972; C. William Bollinger 1972-1977; Paul Greer 1977-1979; Byron G. Hatch 1979-1983;
Devin S. Chisholm 1983-2011; Donald J. Wojewski 2011-2012; William P. Sanders 2012-2013; James A. Payne
2013-2021 [Sterling UMC merged into Standish: Community UMC 04/01/2019 to become Standish: Beacon of
Light] Russell W. Poirier 7/15/2021- [became a circuit with Arenac County: Christ 2023]
Stephenson UMC [Northern Skies]
Calvin Rice 1967-1974; James Paige 1974-1975; John Henry 1975-1981; John Hamilton 1981-1986; David Leenhouts 1986-1992; W. Peter Bartlett 1992-1996; Kenneth C. Dunstone 1996-12/15/1999; Jean M. Larson 1/1/200011/15/2001; James A. Fegan 12/1/2001- 5/31/2002; Cherrie A. Sporleder 6/16/2002- 2004; James M. Mathews
2004-2019; John P. Murray 2019- 2024; Gordon C. Grigg (DSA1/4) 2024- 7/31/2024; Gordon C. Grigg (PL 1/4)
8/1/2024Sterling Heights: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Walter David 1967-1973; Richard L. Myers 1973-1978; Donald P. Haskell 1978-1985; Michael L. Raymo 19851988; Joy A. Barrett 1988-1993; Grant A. Washburn 1993-8/1/1995; Kwang M. Lee 8/1/1995-1996; David J. Leenhouts 1996-9/19/1998; Elizabeth A. Macaulay 6/16/1999-2008; Robert I. Kreger 2008-2013; Norma Taylor
2013-3/1/2016; Karen Y. Noel 2016-2018; Joel T. Pier Fitzgerald 2018-2021; Marva Pope 2021-2023; Edwin Harris (OE 1/2) 2023- 2024; Edwin Harris (PE 1/2) 2024Stevensville UMC [Greater Southwest]
Gerald Welsh 1968- 10/1969; Lloyd Phillips 10/1969-1979; Dean Bailey 1979-1987; Steve Emery (Assoc.) 19811987; Geoffrey Hayes 1987-3/23/1994; Larry Rubingh (Assoc.) 1987-1988; Jeffrey Wright (Assoc.) 1988-1990;
Bradley Bartelmay (Assoc.) 1990-1993; Tamara S.M. Williams (Assoc.) 1993-2002; Eugene A. Lewis 1994-2003;
Terri L. Bentley (Assoc.) 2002-2/1/2008; B.Gordon Barry 2003-2015; David F. Hills 8/1/2015- 2022; Elise Low Edwardson 2022Stockbridge UMC [Heritage]
William Frayer 1965-1969; Raymond Norton 1969-1971; Dale Spoor 1971-9/1974; Douglas Vernon 10/19749/1979; David Selleck 10/1979-1987; Richard Matson 1987-1990; Birt Beers 1990-1993; Stuart L. Proctor 19939/1995; Robert J. Henning 1996-2007; Larry W. Rubingh 2007-10/15/2010; Galen L. Goodwin (RE, Greater New
Jersey Conf) Interim, 10/24/2010- 7/1/2011; Robert J. Freysinger 2011-2013; [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 20132014] Jeanne M. Laimon (1/4) 2013-2014; Susan J. Trowbridge 2014-2019; Stephan Weinberger (RE) 20192024.
Stokes Chapel UMC [Heritage]
Karl L. Zeigler 1968-1969; John H. Gurney 1969- 8/1970; Joseph Huston 8/1970-1972; Richard Huskey 19721974; J. Brian Selleck 1974- 2/1976; Robert P. Stover 3/1976-1980; Stephen Beech 1980-1983; Larry W. Rubingh
1983-1987; Frederick G. Hamlin 1987-1994; Russell K. Logston 1994-1996; Diane Stone 11/16/1996-2004; Edward Mohr 2004-2010; Trevor McDermont 2010-2013; Frederick G. Cain (OR, PT) 2013- 8/31/2023; Brian Comiskey 9/1/2023Stony Creek UMC [Heritage]
Robert N. Hicok 1967-9/30/1970; Roger A. Parker 10/1/1970-1976; Dale M. Miller 1976-1981; Douglas K. Olsen
1981-1996; Peter S. Harris 1996-2007; Kenneth B. Ray 2007-2010; Reed P. Swanson 2010-2017; Nathaniel R.
Starkey 2017-2020; [Clinton, Stony Creek 2-point charge 2020] Michael W. Vollmer 2020- [Clinton and Stony
Creek charge separated; Stony Creek and Macon became a circuit, 7/1/2022.]
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Sturgis: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
Charles B. Hahn 1966-1970; Hilding Kilgren 1970-1977; Miriam DeMint (Assoc.) 1969-1970; David Dunn (Assoc.)
1970-1973; Dennis Paulsen (Assoc.) 1973-1975; Edward Boase (Assoc.) 1975-1977; George Hartmann 19771987; Richard Riley (Assoc.) 1977-1980; Mark Graham 1987-1988; Susan Adsmand Fox 7- 9/1987; Ray W. Burgess 1988-1993; Lowell F. Walsworth 1993-1995; Richard A. Morrison 1995- 1/1/1998; Dianne Morrison (Assoc.)
1/1996- 1/1/1998; Keith R. Treman 1/15/1998-2008; Colleen T. Treman (Deacon) 1998-2008; J. Robert Keim
(Assoc.) 12/16/1999- 12/31/2011; Deborah M. Johnson 2008-2014; E. Jeanne Koughn 2014-2019; Mark R. Babb
(deacon) 2019-3/3/2020; Susan J. Babb 2019Sunfield UMC [Heritage]
Marjorie S. Matthews 6- 9/1968; Robert Keith 9/1968-1971; Ralph G. Kallweit 1971- 1/1976; John Morse 2/19761982; J. Chris Schroeder 1982- 1/1992; Harris J. Hoekwater 1/1992-1998; Brian K. Sheen 1998-2004; Jeffrey J.
Schrock 2004-2012; Clare W. Huyck 2012-2015 [Sunfield/Sebewa Center separated from two-point charge 2013]
[Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Betty A. Smith (RE) 2015-12/31/2015; Lyle D. Heaton 1/1- 6/30/2016;
Vaughn W. Thurston-Cox 2016-2017; [Gresham and Sunfield two-point charge 2017] Heather L. Nolen (DSA)
2017; Heather L. Nolen (FL) 12/1/2017-2/1/2021; Ellen K. Zienert (RE) 2/21- 6/30/2021; Laurie M. Koivula 202112/31/2023; Randell Hitts (RL) 1/1/2024- 2024. [became a circuit with Kalamo 2024] Dale Williams (PL 1/4) 2024Tecumseh UMC [Heritage]
Donald C. Porteous 1962-1973; Allan G. Gray 1973-1983; Gordon E. Ackerman 1983-1988; Stuart L. Proctor
(assoc) 1984-1986; John H. Bunce 1988- 8/31/1994; James Schwandt 9/1/1994 -1999; David R. McKinstry 19992010; Mark A. Miller 2010-2021; Douglas M. Obwoge 2021-2022; Jodi Cartwright 2022Thomas UMC [East Winds]
Fred Clark 1954-1972; Georg F. W. Gerritsen 1972-1978; Dwayne L. Kelsey 1978- 10/1981; Donald H. Francis
1981-1988; Mary Margaret Eckhardt 1988-2002; Gloria Haynes 2002-2005; Thomas K. Spencer 2005- 12/1/2006;
Donald H. Francis (interim) 12/1/2006- 12/31/2006; Mark Garavaglia 1/1/2007-7/1/2007; Carla A. Jepsen 20072016; Mark Huff (DSA) 2016-2017; Carol Ann Middel (DSA) 2017-2019; [Oxford/Thomas 2-point charge 2019]
Jennifer J. Jue 2019-2020; [Thomas became single station 2020] Kristen LePalm (DSA) 2020-12/31/2022; Kristen
LePalm (PL) 1/1/2023Three Oaks UMC [Greater Southwest]
Larry Waterhouse 4/1966-10/1970; Meredith Rupe 11/1970- 11/1975; Larry Irvine 11/1975- 9/1979; Terry MacArthur 9/1979-1983; Ross Bunce 1983-1985; Lloyd Walker 1985-1988; Steven Pearson 1988-1995; Orin L. Daniels 1995-1998; Gregory Buchner 1997-1998; David A. Cheyne 1998- 1/16/1999; Sherri L. Swanson
9/1/1999-2017; Susan D. Martin 2017-2018; Brenda Lee Ludwig (¾) 2018-2020; Stephen J. Shimek (DSA) 20202022; [Three Oaks became a circuit with New Buffalo: Water’s Edge 2022] Kellas Penny 1/1/2022Three Rivers: Center Park UMC [Greater Southwest]
Richard Darhing 1969-1970; Douglas Pederson 1970-1971; Luther Brokaw 1971-1975; Logan Weaver 19751978; Albert O’Rourke 9/1978- 4/1982; Jesse Schwoebell 1982-1988; Dwight Stoner 1988-1989; Jeffrey Williams
8/1989- 2/1993; Nelson Ray 6/1993-1995; John L. Moore 1995-1997; Alice Fleming Townley 1997-2001; Stephen
C. Small 2001-2004; Patricia L. Bromberek 2004-2006; Linda K. Stull-Lipps 2006-2011; Martin Culver (RL) 20112019; [Center Park and Three Rivers First became a circuit 2017] Derl G. Keefer 2019-12/31/2021; Matthew
Oliver (DSA) 1/1/2022-2023; Matthew Oliver (PL 1/2) 2023Three Rivers: First UMC [Greater Southwest]
Richard H. Beckett 1968-1976; Charles D. G/51976-1981; Raymond McBratnie (Assoc.) 1976-1980; James Patrick McCoy (Assoc.) 10/1980-1983; Frank B. Closson 1981- 4/1985; John A. Backoff (Assoc.) 1983-1985; James
E. Fox 5/1985-1990; Robert L. Pumphery 1990-1997; Cynthia A. Skutar 1997-2000; Donald R. Fry 2000-2006;
Maria L. Rutland 11/1/2006-2012; Robert D. Nystrom (1/2) 2012-2015; [Three Rivers First/Mendon became twopoint charge 2013; Three Rivers First/Ninth Street became two-point charge 2015] James W. Stilwell 2015-2017;
[Center Park and Three Rivers First became a circuit 2017] Martin H. Culver (RL) 2017-2018; Derl Keefer 20182019; Heather McDougall Walsh 2019- 10/15/2021; Timothy Raakman (DSA) 11/1/2021- 8/19/2023; Martin Cobb
10/1/2023Three Rivers: Ninth Street UMC [Greater Southwest]
Eugene Moore 1968-1972; Helen Jackson 1972- 1/1974; Albert A. O’Rourke 11/1974-1976; Charles Grauer 19761981; Raymond McBratnie (Assoc.) 1976- 8/1980; James P. McCoy (Assoc.) 10/1980-1983; Frank Closson 19814/1985; John A. Backoff (Assoc.) 1983-1985; Phillip Simmons 1985-1988; Reva Hawke 1988- 10/1991; Marilyn B.
Barney 10/1991-1998; Carolyn A. Robinson 1998-2007; Thomas R. Reaume (PT) 2007-2009; [Three Rivers:
Ninth St/Schoolcraft: Pleasant Valley two-point charge 2009] James W. Stilwell 2009-2017 [Three Rivers
First/Ninth Street two-point charge 2015; Three Rivers Ninth Street single-point charge 2017]; Edward C. Ross
(RE) 2017- 2022. [became circuit with Marcellus 10/1/2023] Donald Brooks (DSA 1/4) 10/1/2023-
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Townline UMC [Greater Southwest]
John Gurney 1965-1969; Wayne Babcock 1969-1971; Gerald Hudlund 1971-1972; Wayne Barrett 1972-1974;
Pulpit Supply 1974-1976; David Youngs 1976-1978; Lloyd Bronson 1978-1985; Dwight Stoner 1985-1988; Donald
Williams 1988-1990; William Brady 1990-1991; Kenneth J. Littke 1991-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998; Jana Jirak
9/16/1998-1999; Robert L. Pumfery 1999- 10/31/2002; Patricia Harpole 11/1/2002-2004; O’Ryan Rickard 20042005; Sheila F. Baker 2005- 1/3/2008; David L. Youngs 1/3/2008 – 6/2008; David L. Haase (DSA, 1/4) 1/3/20087/1/2008; David L. Haase (PL 1/4) 7/1/2008- 2014; James C. Robertson (1/4) 2014- [Bloomingdale merged
w/Townline 1/1/2020]
Traverse Bay UMC [Western Waters]
Traverse City Asbury & Emmanuel merged to become Traverse Bay UMC January 2005; [Asbury: Dale E. Crawford 1967-10/1971; Wilson Tennant 11/1971- 5/1976; Richard E. Cobb 1976-8/1980; Wirth G. Tennant (Assoc.)
1978- 9/1983; William A. Hertel Sept. 1980-1987; John H. Hice 1987-1995; William E. Haggard 1995-2002; Jeremy P.H. Williams 2002- 1/30/2003 ;] [Emmanuel: George Belknap 1966-1973; B. James Varner 1973-1977; Kenneth A.O. Lindland 1977-1979; Jack Kraklan 1979-1983; Steven Averill 1983- 4/1989; Lewis Buchner 1989-1992;
Robert J. Mayo 1992-1999; David H. Minger 1999- 1/31/2003; Douglas L. Pedersen 2/1/2003-;] Jeremy P.H. Williams 2002-2009; Douglas L. Pedersen 2/1/2003- 2005; Devon R. Herrell (Assoc.) 2005-2008; E. Jeanne Koughn
(Assoc.) 2008-2009; Jane R. Lippert 2009-9/1/2015; John E. Harnish 9/1/2015- 2016; Kathryn Sue Snedeker
2016-2020; Matthew D. Chapman 2020- 2023;[Traverse Bay & Williamsburg circuit 2023.] Matthew D. Chapman
(3/4) 2023Traverse City: Central UMC [Western Waters]
William N. DesAutels 1968-11/1974; Robert C. Brubaker 12/1974-1981; Ellen A. Brubaker (Assoc.) 1975-1981;
Joanne Parshall (Assoc.) 1981-9/1982; David L. Crawford 1981-1987; Gary T. Haller (Assoc.) 1981-1985; Kathy
E. Brown (Assoc.) 1985-1990; Dean I. Bailey 1987- 2002; Steven R. Emery-Wright (Assoc.) Aug. 1990-5/1992;
Robert D. Nystrom (Assoc.) 1992-1994; John W. Ellinger 2002-2007; Jeremy Williams 2002-1/30/2003; Tamara
S.M. Williams (Assoc.) 2002-2009; Dale Ostema 2007-2021; M. Christopher Lane (Assoc.) 2009-2021; M. Christopher Lane (senior pastor) 2021-2023; Linda J. Stephan (assoc) 2021; Linda J .Stephan (senior pastor) 2023- ;
Joan VanDessel (assoc) 2023Trenary UMC [Northern Skies]
Norman Kohns 1969-1973; William Verhelst 1973-1974; Wayne Large 1974-1977; Robert Porter 1977-1979; William Bowers 1979-1983; George Thompson 1983-1985; James Ritchie 1985-1992; Gail P. Baughman 1993-1994;
James M. Downing 1994-1997; Rosemarie Fahrion 9/13/1999-1/1/2005; Gary Stevens 1/1/2005-12/31/2008;
Irene R. White 9/1/1997- 2011; Sandra J. Kolder 2011Trenton: Faith UMC [Greater Detroit]
Robert L. Selberg 1969-1978; Edward C. Coley 1978-1984; Richard O. Griffith 1984-1989; James L. Rhinesmith
(assoc) 1984-1988; Marshall G. Dunlap (co-pastor) 1989-1999; Susan K. DeFoe Dunlap (co-pastor) 1989-1999;
Mark E. Spaw 1999-2010; George R. Spencer 2010-2016; Douglas E. Ralston 2016-2019; Wayne A. Price 20192024; Tara R. Gay 2024Trenton: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Walter C. B. Saxman 1962-1971; Robert J. Hudgins 1971-1976; Ira L. Fett 1976-1985; Webley J. Simpkins 19851994; Shawn P. Lewis-Lakin 1994-1997; Karen D. Poole 1997-2003; Raymond D. Wightman 2003-2008; Elizabeth A. Macaulay 2008-4/1/2013; Mary Beth Beebe 4/15/2013-2013; Benjamin Bower 2013-2016; Heidi C.
Reinker 2016Troy: Big Beaver UMC [Greater Detroit]
Michael Grajcar Jr. 1969-1976; Terry Euper 1976-1989; Daniel J. Wallace 1989-1991; Edwin Hingelberg 19912/26/1997; H. Emory Hinkston 1997-2002; Jack L. Mannschreck 2002-2013; David E. Huseltine 2013-2016; Gregory M. Mayberry 2016-2022; Tara R. Sutton 2/1/2022- 2024; Susanne E. Hierholzer 2024Troy: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Robert M. Clune 1967-1969; Alfred T. Bamsey 1969-1976; Elwood J. Berkompas 1976-1982; David M. Liscomb
1982-1986; William D. Mercer 1986-1990; Terry Allen 1990-1997; Richard A. Peacock 1997-2008; Harold E.
Weemhoff, Jr. 2008-2015; Weatherly Burkhead Verhelst 2015-2022; Myra Moreland 2022- ; [merged with Bloomfield Hills: St Paul 1/1/2024]
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Turk Lake UMC [Central Bay]
George Fleming 1965-1975; Douglas Pedersen 1975-1979; Jim Hartman 1979-1982; Steven Young 1982-1987;
Joyce DeToni-Hill 1987-1990; Jane Crabtree 1990-1996; John F. Ritter 1996-11/1/2001; Ronald W. DeGraw
11/1/2001-2005; P. Kay Welsch (DSA) 7/16/2005-2012; [Turk Lake/Belding became two-point charge 2012]
Kimberly A. DeLong 8/15/2012-2013; [Greenville First, Turk Lake/Belding Cooperative Parish 2013] Kimberly A.
DeLong (Deacon) 2013-2015; Stephen MG Charnley 2013-2014; Stephen F. Lindeman 2013-2014; Donald E.
Spachman 2014-2016 ; Eric Mulanda (Assoc.) 2/15- 8/1/2015 [re-named Flat River Cooperative Parish 2015] ; Joseph K. Caldwell (CLM/DSA) 8/1/2015-2016; Donna Jean Sperry 2016-2022; [Flat River Cooperative Parish 3point charge 2020 w/ Ionia: Easton, Belding, and Turk Lake. Re-aligned 1/1/2021 to 2 charges on a circuit –
Belding, Turk Lake and Ionia: Easton.] Melissa Wagner 2022- [Belding/Turk Lake charge 2023] [Turk Lake became single-point charge 9/30/2024]
United in Christ UMC (East Winds)
[merger of Genesee and Thetford Center 1/1/2024] Ryan Walker 1/1/2024United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County – Big Rapids First Campus [Central Bay]
James E. Leach 1965-1972; J. Leon Andrews 1972-1980; Richard Johns 1980-1985; Wayne G. Reece 19851992; Marvin R. Rosa 1992-3/31/1993; Keith W. Heifner 1993-1996; Robert E. Jones 1996-2004; Bobby Dale
Whitlock 2004-2008; Dean N. Prentiss 2008-2011; Rebecca K. Morrison 2011-2019; Devon R. Herrell 2019-2020;
Tae Gyu Shin 2020-2021; Jeremy J. Wicks 2021- [Became Blended Congregation with Big Rapids: Third Avenue
and Paris, renamed United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County, 2024.]
United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County – Big Rapids Third Avenue Campus [Central Bay]
Richard D. Wilson 1968-1971; Lynn Chappell 1971-1979; John Buker 1979-1/1981; Elaine Buker 1/1981-1986;
Kendall Lewis 1986-1990; J. Robert Collins 1990-10/1991; Albert Frevert (interim) 1 - 6/1992; David Hills 19921994; Kathryn M. Steen 1994-2000; Dawn A. Beamish 1/1/2001-2002; Edwin D. Snook 2002-2005; Michael A.
Riegler 9/11/2005 - 2011; Ed Milam (DSA) 7/1 - 11/12/2011; Ed Milam (FL)12/12/2011 - 2014; David J. Cadarette
Sr. 2014- 4/12/2015; Kimberly A. DeLong 2015-2017; Devon R. Herrell (1/2) 2017-2019; Morgan W. (Bill) Davis
(DSA) 2019- 12/31/2022; Timothy Locker 2023- 12/31/2023. [Became Blended Congregation known as United
Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County, with Big Rapids: First and Paris, 2024] Jeremy Wicks 2024United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County – Paris Campus [Central Bay]
Richard Wilson 1968-1971; Lynn Chappell 1971-1979; John Buker 1979-1981; Elaine Buker 1981-1986; Kendall
Lewis 1986-1990; J. Robert Collins 1990-10/1991; David F. Hills 1992-1994; Kathryn M. Steen 1994-2000; Dawn
A. Beamish 1/1/2001-2002; Edwin D. Snook 2002-2005; Michael A. Riegler 9/11/2005-2011; Ed Milam (DSA) 7/111/12/2011; Ed Milam (PL) 11/12/2011-2014; David J. Cadarette Sr. 2014- 4/12/2015; Kimberly A. DeLong 20152017; Devon R. Herrell 2017-2019; Morgan William (Bill) Davis (DSA) 2019- 12/31/2022; Timothy Locker 202312/31/2023; [Became Blended Congregation with Big Rapids: First and Big Rapids: Third Avenue, renamed
United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County 2024] Jeremy Wicks 2024Utica UMC [Greater Detroit]
Samuel F. Stout 1966-1971; Paul S. Durham (assoc) 1969-1971; Robert E. Horton 1971-1977; Kenneth R. Callis
1977-1989; Richard A. Peacock (assoc) 1973-1978; William R. Donahue (assoc) 1979-1982; Thomas Keef 19801988; John R. Walters (assoc) 1982-1983; Thomas M. Beagan (assoc) 1983-1987; Gary R. Glanville (assoc)
1987-1989; Kenneth Kohlmann 1988-1992; Christopher D. Cowdin (assoc) 1989-1996; Jeffery D. Regan 19891994; David Diamond 1994-2003; James J. Walker (assoc) 1996-1998; Vincent P. Facione (assoc) 199811/30/1999; William R. Donahue, Jr. 2003-2011; David J. Goudie (assoc) 2004-2009; Weatherly Burkhead Verhelst (assoc) 2009-2015; Donald D. Gotham 2011Vassar: First UMC [East Winds]
Robert Bough 1968-1972; Clare Patton 1972-1983; Alan DeGraw 1983-1991; Charles Knight 1991-12/31/1996;
Richard W. Sheppard 1997-10/26/2001; Steven L. Woodford 5/1/2002- 2010; William Sanders (interim) 5/1/20072008; Tyson G. Ferguson 2010-2013; Catherine Christman 2013-2016; Scott Sherrill 2016- 12/31/2023; Dennis
Irish 1/1/2024Vernon UMC [East Winds]
Ralph D. Harper 1968-1970; Meldon E. Crawford 1970-1975; Thomas E. Hart 1975-1980; Willard A. King 9/19803/15/1985; Raymond D. Field 1985-1988; Katherine J. Rairick 1988-1991; Philip D. Voss 1991-Jul 31/31/1997,
1997; James M. Mathews 8/1/1997- 9/30/2001; Frederic G. Heath 10/1/2001-2003; Richard B. Brown 2003-2006;
Billy J. McKown 2006- 1/6/2007; Gerald M. Sever, Jr., 2007-2015; Norman R. Beckwith, Sr. 2016-2020; David
Owen 7/15/2020- 3/1/2023; [ to single station 3/1/2023] Terri L. Bentley (RL 1/2) 5/1/2023-
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Vicksburg UMC [Greater Southwest]
Dean Bailey (Methodist) 1966-1969; David Morton (EUB) 1965-1969; Myron K. Williams 1969-1972; C. Robert
Carson 1972- 10/1977; Francis C. Johannides 10/1977-1981; Lowell F. Walsworth; 1981-1993; Lawrence R.
Wood (Assoc.) 1991-1995; James R. Hulett 1993-1997; Jana Lynn Almeida (Assoc.) 1995-1997; Isabell M. Deppe
1998- 9/2000; Bufford W. Coe, 10/15/2000- 2017; Gregory P. Culver 2017Wacousta: Community UMC [Heritage]
Dale Spoor 1967-1971; Edward Otto 1971-1977; John R. Smith 1977-1984; Eugene Lewis 1984-1986; James
Hynes 1986-1992; Betty A. Smith 1992-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998; Lyle D. Heaton 1/1/1999-2013; Amee A. Paparella 2013-2016; Hillary Thurston-Cox 2016-2021; YooJin Kim 2021Wakefield UMC [Northern Skies]
J. Harold Wallis 1971-1976; Lillian G. Richards 1976-1984; Gary A. Allward 1984-1987; Thomas H. Zimmerman
1987-1991; Carl R. Doersch 1991-1995; Pamela S. Kail 1995-1998; Allen F. Schweitzer 1998-9/30/1999; Cherrie
A. Sporleder 2/1/2000- 6/30/2000; Jean B. Rencontre 2000-2008; Theodore A. Trudgeon 2008-2019; [Ironwood
Wesley/Wakefield two-point charge 2019] Keith Paul Mullikin (DSA) 2019- 1/21/2020; Keith P.Mullikin 1/22/20202022; Pamela K. Starr (DSA) 2022Walkerville UMC [Western Waters]
John Ritter 1988-8/31/1990; A. Ruth Bonser 10/1990-1993; Nancy Bugajski 1993-1996; Donald J. Vuurens (DSA)
1996-1998; Steven J. Hale 1998-11/8/1999; Ronald A. Houk (DSA) 11/8/1999-2000; Kenneth E. Tabor 2000-2004;
Ronald L. Worley 2004- 11/30/2013; Ronald L.F. Iris (RE) 12/1/2013-2015; Theresa Fairbanks (DSA) 6/1/201511/14/2016; Kenneth E. Tabor (RL) 12/1/2015- 12/1/2016; Theresa Fairbanks 11/15/2016-2018; David O. Pratt
(RL, 1/4) 2018Walled Lake UMC [Greater Detroit]
Horace G. Thurston 1968-1970; David E. Church 1970-1978; Lloyd E. Christler 1978-1984; Leland E. Penzien
1984-1990; John R. Crotser (assoc) 1987-1990; Tat-Khean Foo 1990-1997; Samuel D. Fry, Jr. 1997-1998; Judith
A. May 1998-2003; Demphna R. Krikorian 2003- 8/1/2003; Gordon Ackerman (interim) 8/1/2003-2004; Taek H.
Kim 2004-2012; Robert J. Sielaff 2012-2016; Ian J. Boley 2016-2020; Kenny R. Walkup Jr. 2020Warren: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
Douglas Parker 1968-1969; Harold Johnson (assoc) 1967-1968; Paul F. Blomquist 1969-1973; Robert Davis
1973-1979; Randall Vinson (assoc) 1980- 3/1982; John Britt (assoc) 1982- 11/1982; M. Jean Love (assoc) 1984;
O. William Cooper 1979-1985; Norbert W. Smith 1985-1990; Johnny S. Liles (assoc) 1988- 3/1990; Richard Andrus (assoc) 1/1990-1992; Thomas P. Macaulay 7/1990-1997; Sharon G. Scott-Niefert (assoc) 1992-1995; Chong
Youb Won (assoc.) 1995- 8/31/1998; David G. Gladstone 1997-2003; Carolyn F. Hart (assoc) 1999-2008 ; James
Mathews 1/1/2002-3/26/2016; Murphy Ehlers (deacon) 12/1/2002-2003; Judith A. May 2003-2008; Dennis N.
Paulson 2008-2012; Susan M. Youmans 2012-2018; Melissa J. Claxton 2018Washington UMC [East Winds]
Harry M. Brakeman 1968-1974; John E. Harnish 1974-1979; John C. Stubbs 1979-1983; Brent L. Webster 19838/31/1997; Bea B. Soots 9/1/1997-12/31/1998; George R. Spencer 1/1/1999-2002; James E. Barnett (Assoc)
2000-6/1/2002; James E. Barnett 6/1/2002- 2/1/2007; Arthur R. Stone (interim) 1/14/2007- 2/28/2007; Jean R.
Snyder (interim) 3/1/2007-2007; Cheryl Mancier 2007-2011; William C. Schumann 2011-2014; Donna J. Zuhlke
2014- 9/1/2018; Mary Ellen Chapman 9/3/2018-2019; [Omo: Zion/Washington single point charges 2019] Cherlyn
E. McKanders 2019-2021; Sunhwa Hopgood 2021- ; [Mt. Vernon merged w/ Washington 2021] [Richmond: First
(3/4) and Washington (1/4) cross-district circuit 2022] Realignment of districts - Richmond & Washington in East
Winds]
Waterford: Central UMC [Greater Detroit]
(Previously Pontiac: Central)—Carl E. Price 1968-1973; Richard L. Clemans (assoc) 1963-1969; James H.
McLaurin (assoc) 1966-1968; Ronald Tallman (assoc) 1968- 971; Edwin A. Rowe (assoc) 1971-1974; Alan DeGraw (assoc) 1975-1978; Max L. Gibbs (assoc) 1978-1980; Richard L. Myers (assoc) 1980-1989; Ralph D. Churchill 1973-1982; W. Herbert Glenn 1982-1992 (changed name to Waterford: Central 1992); W. Herbert Glenn
1982-1992; Janice Caldwell 1986-1999; George Covintree (assoc.) 1989-1993; Dale Miller 1992-9/30/2000;
Susan Bennett Stiles (assoc) 4/15/1994- 5/1/1999; Eric A. Stone (assoc) 1999-11/30/2001; James G. Kellermann
11/1/2000-2013; Tara R. Sutton (assoc) 12/31/2001-2005; Wendy L. Chrostek (assoc.) 2006-2009; Kathryn L. Pittenger (deacon) 2008-2018; Karen B. Williams (assoc) 2009-2010; Jack L. Mannschreck 2013Waterford: Four Towns UMC [Greater Detroit]
Daniel L. Rial 1968-1969; Frank Dennis 1969-1971; Troy Lemmons 1971-1977; Dale Ferris 1977-1979; Leroy E.
Philbrook 1979-1980; Harold Slater 1980-1989; Judith A. May 1989- 1/1/1996; Allen F. Schweizer 6/1/1996-1998;
Sharon S. Niefert 1998- 8/31/2001; Kenneth Bracken 1999-2006; Cynthia Loomis-Abell 9/1/2001-2004; Karen D.
Poole 2004-2006; Bea B. Fraser-Soots 2006-2014; Theodore D. Whitely, Sr. 2014-2015; Dale R. Milford (DSA)
2015-2019; Sean LaGuire (DSA) 2019-12/31/2019; Sean LaGuire (PL) 1/1- 6/30/2020; George Marck 2020-
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Waterford: Trinity UMC [Greater Detroit]
Timothy Hickey 1967-1969; Don Crumm 1969-1970; Bob Goudie 1970-1976; Tat-Khean Foo 1976-1990; James
Rupert 1984-1987; John C. Ferris 1990-1998; Juanita J. Ferguson 1998-2003; Kenneth B. Ray 2003-2004; Karen
D. Poole 2004-2006; Kim D. Spencer 2006-2009; Carter Cortelyou 2010-2013; Theodore Whitely, Sr. 2013-2015;
Zelphia J. Mobley 2015-2019; Michael R. Perez, Jr. 2019-2022; Jon Pohl 2022Waterloo Village UMC [Heritage]
Wilbur Silvernail 1960-1969; Donald R. Fry 1969-1970; Altha M. Barnes 1970-1975; Richard M. Young 19751976; Glenn Kjellberg 1976-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; Lawrence A. Nichols 1979-1988; Merlin Pratt 19881991; Wayne Willer 1991-1995; Pulpit Supply 1995; Kathleen A. Groff 12/1995- 7/31/1997; Mona Joslyn
8/1/1997-1998; Kathleen S. Kursch 1998- 2/1/2000; Georgiana M. Dack (1/4) 2/1/2000- 2013; [Waterloo
Village/First separated from two-point charge 2013] Edward C. Ross (RE ¼) 2013-2016; Mary J. Barrett 2016Watrousville UMC [East Winds]
Donald Pinner 1968-1970; Edgar M. Smith 1970-1976; Monroe J. Frederick 1976-1988; Sang Yoon (Abraham)
Chun 1988-1992; James P. James 1992-1996; Martin G. Seitz 1996-1998; Wayne C. Samson 1998-2005; Fredric
Heath 2000-10/12001; James A. Payne 2005-2/28/2010; Daniel Gonder 3/1/2010-2013; William Sanders 20132024.
Wayland UMC [Greater Southwest]
H. Forrest Crum, 1960-66; Bernard R. Randolph 1966-1970; Leo E. Bennett 1970-1979; Richard W. Barker 19791982; Douglas L. Pedersen 1982-1987; James W. Barney 1987- 9/1991; Wendell R. Stine 9/1991-1995; Stacy R.
Minger 1995- 7/31/2001; Julie A. Dix 8/1/2001-2003; Nancy L. Bessemer 2003- 11/1/2006; Gary D. Bondarenko
11/15/2006- 2014; Jeffrey C. Williams 2014-2020; Paul C. Reissman 2020-2021; Kevin K. Guetschow 2021-2022;
Joseph Shaler 2022- 2024;Edrye E. Maurer (RE 1/2) 2024Webberville UMC [Heritage]
Gary Lyons 1968-1969; Milford Bowen 1969-1973; John McNaughton 1973-1979; Ross Bunce 1979-1983;
Wayne Babcock 1983-1991; David Cheyne 1991-1995; Valerie Fons 1995-1999; Dwayne E. Bagley 1995-2002;
Wayne E. McKenney 8/1/2002- 2005; Robert D. Nystrom 2005-2007; Sandra L. Spahr (DSA) 2007- 12/31/2007;
Paul A. Damkoehler, 1/1/2008-2013; [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013; re-named Connections Cooperative Ministry 2015] Richard J. Foster (3/4) 2013-2016; Jaqueline L. Raineri 2016-2017; Martin A. Johnston 2017-2022;
Paula Vergowven 2022Weidman UMC [Central Bay]
James Linton 1967-1969; Lawrence R. Smith 1969-1970; Athel J. Lynch 1970-1977; Vance M. Dimmick, Jr. 19771984; Diane E. Vale 1984-1985; Pulpit supply 7/1985- 1/1986; Randall E. Roose 1/1986-1993; Melanie S. Young
1993-1994; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1994- 3/26/1995; Pulpit Supply 4- 6/1995; James H.K. Lawrence 19955/10/1999; Craig L. Adams 9/16/1999-2006; David Price (DSA) 2006- 11/15/2013; David Price 11/15/2006-2013;
Scott B. Smith 2013-2019; Cynthia S.L. Greene 2019- [Weidman, Winn 2-point charge 3/1/2021]
Wellsville UMC [Heritage]
Edward C. Weiss 1968-1972; Gerald R. Parker 1972-1973; Robert L. Porter 1973-1976; John D. Roach 1976-1979;
Kenneth C. Reeves 1979-1982; Thomas C. Sumwalt 1982-1984; Mark D. Miller 1984-1989; Thomas A. Davenport
1989-9/15/1990; Benjamin B. Ball 9/16/1990-1991; Kimberly A. Barker 1991-5/31/1992; Bradford K. Lewis 6/1/19921994; Gerald M. Sever, Jr. 1994-1999; Wilson C. Bailey 1999-8/31/1999; Allen W. Schweitzer 10/1/199910/31/2000; Edward C. Weiss 11/1/2000- 2005; William Michael Clemmer 2005-12/31/2013; Samuel Pooley 201412/31/2014; David R McKinstry 1/8- 6/30/2017; William T. Kreichbaum 2017-2019; Bradley R. Vasey 2019West Berlin UMC [East Winds]
Paul Jarvis 1967-1970; Victor L. Studaker 1970-1973; Rodney E. Rawson 1973-1976; Robert Schoenhals 19751983; James B. Lumsden 1976-1978; David D. Amstutz 1978-1981; Emerson W. Arntz 1982-1991; Robert Thornton 1984-2000; Rothwell W. McVety 1991-1997; Ralph Barteld 1997-2003; Ruthmary King (assoc) 1998-2001;
Jean Snyder 2000-2002; Harold Nelson (assoc) 2001-2003; Dianna L. Rees 2003-2011; Curtis Clarke (DSA) 7/111/11/2011; Curtis Clarke (FL) 11/12/2011-2019; Christopher G.L. Titus 2019-2023. [ 2-point charge with Port
Huron: North Street 2023] Patricia Hoppenworth (RL)7/15/2023West Bloomfield UMC [Greater Detroit]
Leland E. Penzien 1969-1984; Thomas E. Hart 1984-1991; Jerome K. Smith 1991-7/31/1997; Brent L. Webster
9/1/1997- 2010; Robert D. Schoenhals 2010-2012; Brian K. William 2012- 4/16/2019; Brent L. Webster (RE) 5/16/30/2019; Monica L. William 2019-2022; Elizabeth Hurd 2022West Branch: First UMC [Northern Skies]
Dorraine Snogren 1962-1968; R. LaVere Webster 1968-1973; Howard R. Higgins 1973-1977; Walter R. Damberg
1977-1983; Bruce M. Denton 1983-1988; Gordon W. Nusz 1988-1993; David Penniman 1993- 12/17/1997; Kenneth Tousley (interim) 12/18/1997-1998; Mark D. Miller 1998-2006; Mary Lynch Mallory 2006-2009; Lisa L. Cook
2009-2014; Timothy C. Dibble 2014-2022; Michelle Forsyth 2022-
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West Deerfield UMC [East Winds]
John F. Greer 1971-1976; Gerald E. Mumford 1976-1989; Ginethea D. McDowell 1989-1992; Nobel R. Joseph
1992-12/31/1996; David M. Fairchild 1/1/1997-2001; David P. Rahn 2001- 5/1/2009; Peggy Garrigues-Cortelyou
2009-2010; Betty Kay Leitelt 2010- 10/28/2020; Gloria Haynes Cox (RE) 1/1/2021- 1/24/2023; [single charge
5/1/2023] Theodore Alkins (PL 1/2) 2023West Vienna UMC [East Winds]
William Schoonover 1959-1962; John N. Grenfell, Sr. 1968-1973; Melvin Leach 1973-1981; William B. Cozadd
1981-1982; David K. Koski 1982-1986; Wayne C. Ferrigan 1986-1992; James E. Britt 1992-2001; Bonny J. Lancaster 2001-2006; Billie Lou Gillespie 10/15/2006-2020; [West Vienna, West Forest 2-point charge 2020] Christopher M. Grimes 2020-2021; Carol J. Freeland 2021- [became a circuit with Otisville 1/1/2024]
Westland: St. James UMC [Greater Detroit]
Bradley F. Watkins 1968-1971; Clarence Acklin 1971-1974; Charles A. Talbert 1974-1979; Janet Gaston Petty
1980-1984; Theodore Whitely 1984-1986; Robert G. Williams 1986-1995; Elias Mumbiro 1995-10/31/1999; Cheryl
Myhand 11/16/1999- 4/30/2000; Hydrian Elliott 5/1/2000- 2003; Carter M. Grimmett 9/1/2003- 2008; Kenneth
Whyte 2008-2009; Willie F. Smith 2008-2015; Christopher M. Grimes 2015-2017; Rahim O. Shabazz 2017- 2024;
Sharon Appling 2024White Cloud UMC [Western Waters]
Francis Anderson 1962-1966; William A. Hertel 1966-1969; Kenneth E. Curtis 1969-1971; Allan R. Valkema 19711976; Peter H. Kunnen 1976- 1/1984; Thomas and Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald (co-pastors) 5/1984-1988; Jerry L. Jaquish 1988-2002, Jeffrey J. Bowman 2002-2012; Edwin D. Snook 2012- 10/15/2020; Mark W. Huff 2021- [became
a circuit with Newaygo 2024]
White Lake UMC (formerly Montague UMC) [Western Waters]
Wirth G. Tennant 1965-1972; Gilbert B. Heaton 1972-1977; Birt A. Beers 1977-1983; Robert E. Jones, Jr. 19831992; D. Keith Laidler 1992-1997; Timothy P. Boal 1997-2005; Gary Bekofske 2005-2009; Randall R. Hansen
2009-2014; Mary S. Brown 2014-11/30/2016; David “Gunnar” Carlson 12/1/2016-6/30/2017 [Whitehall UMC
merged with Montague UMC, 6/2/2017] Michael A. Riegler 2017-2022; Timothy C. Dibble 2022- [Montague
changed name to White Lake UMC 2022]
White Pigeon UMC [Greater Southwest]
Lyle Chapman 1965-1969; Robert Stillson 1969-1975; Daniel Wolcott 1975- 9/1977; Donald Fry 11/1977-1981;
Kendall Lewis 1981- 1/1985; Wesley Smith 1/1985- 9/1990; Charles Vizthum 11/1990-7/31/1995; Mary Pieh 19961998; Patrick Glass 1998- 9/15/2001; Linda J. Burton (DSA) 2001-2002; Linda J. Burton 2002-2005; Ronna L.
Swartz 2005-2007; Janet L. Luchs (PT) 2007-2009 [Schoolcraft Pleasant Valley/White Pigeon two-point charge
2008]; Scott E. Manning 2009-2016 [Constantine/White Pigeon two-point charge 2009]; Khristian (Ed) A. McCutchan 2016-2017; Tiffany M. Newsom 2017—2020; Lanette S. Van 2020-2022; Michelle Perkins (DSA 1/4)
5/1/2023. [became single charge 5/1/2023]
White Pine Community UMC [Northern Skies]
Eric Hammar 1957-1958; George Luciani 1963-1968; Lloyd E. Christler 1968-1972; James Hilliard 1970-1971; Lawrence Brooks 1971-1975; Roger Gedcke 1972-1979; Lillian Richards 1971-1976; Wayne E. Sparks 1975-1980;
Myra Sparks 1976-1980; Ed Hingelberg 1979-1981; Robert Thornton 1981-1983; Deane Wyllys 1983-1987; Charles
H. West 1987-1993; Margaret H. West 1987-1993; Earleen VanConant 1993-1997; Clarence VanConant 1993-1997;
Timothy C. Dibble 1997-2000; Cherrie A. Sporleder 2000-6/15/2002; Rosemary R. DeHut 8/1/2002- 12/31/2020
[White Pine Community/Ironwood: Wesley became single point charges 9/1/2018; with Ewen/Bergland three-point
charge 7/1/2019;] Theodore Trudgeon (RA) 1/1- 6/30/2021; Peter A. LeMoine 2021- [White Pine/Bergland 2-point
charge 2022; White Pine charge formed circuit with Ontonagon & Greenland & Rockland circuit, Republic 2022.]
[Realigned: White Pine/Bergland charge became circuit with Rockland and Ontonagon, 12/31/2023]
Wilber UMC [Northern Skies]
Charles Hanley 1969-1974; L. Susan Garment 1974-1975; Clifford DeVore 1975-1980; William Stone 1980-1983;
Priscilla Seward 1983-1985; Edward Seward 1983-1985; Margaret A. Paige 1985-1986; Margaret A. Paige (1/2)
1986-1991; James E Paige Jr. (1/2) 1986-1991; Charles Bamberger 1991-1992; Deborah Lewis 1992-1993;
Thomas Spencer 1993-1994; Charles J. Bamberger 10/1/1994-2008; Brenda K. Klacking 2008-2014; Keith Reinhardt 2014-2023; Sharon Haynes (1/4) 2023Williamsburg UMC [Western Waters]
Merritt F. Bongard 1991-1993; Cynthia W. Schaefer 1993-1997; Douglas L. Pedersen 1997-2005; William W. Chu
& Julie A. Greyerbiehl (co-pastors) 2005-2009; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2009-2014 [Elk Rapids UMC merged w/
Williamsburg UMC 4/1/2011] Nathaniel R. Starkey 2014-2017; [Williamsburg and (Fife Lake Boardman Parish)
Fife Lake/East Boardman/South Boardman multi-point charge 2017] John J. Conklin 2017-2020 [2018 Williamsburg, Fife Lake, East Boardman, South Boardman formed Unified Parish] [East Boardman disaffiliated 2020] John
D. Messner 2020-2023. [Unified Parish dissolved 2023] [Traverse Bay & Williamsburg circuit 2023.] Matthew D.
Chapman (1/4) 2023-
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Williamston UMC [Heritage]
Ferris S. Woodruff 1966-1979; Harold A. Kirchenbauer 1969- 10/1975; Laurence L. Waterhouse 10/975-1982;
Ilona R. Sabo-Shuler 1982-1994; Robert H. Roth, Jr. 1994-1999; Dean Prentiss 9/15/1999- 2008; Alice F. Townley
7/15/2008- 2009; Amee A. Miller 2009-2011; Julie A. Greyerbiehl 2011-2018; Linda J. Stephan 2018-2021; Sari L.
Brown 2021-2023; Jennifer C. Ward 2023Williamston: Crossroads UMC [Heritage]
Williamston: Center and Bell Oak merged to become Williamston: Crossroads UMC 6/14/2000; Patricia A. Skinner
6/14/2000-2002; DeAnn J. Dobbs 2002-2008; Brian F. Rafferty 2008-2010; Ellen K. Zienert 2010-2012; Richard J.
Foster (1/4) 8/1/2012- 11/10/2012; [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013-2016; re-named Connections Cooperative
Ministry 2015] Jaqueline L. Raineri 2016-2017; Martin A. Johnston 2017-2022; Paula Vergowven 2022Willow UMC [Heritage]
David A. Russell 1965-1969; Harry Gintzer 1969-1971; Keith C. Chappell 1971-1973; Richard F. Venus-Madden
1973-1976; John W. Walter 1976-1977; Norman A. Charter 1977-1979; Dale M. Miller 1979-1981; Margery A.
Schleicher 1981- 8/31/1983; J. Gordon Schleicher 9/1/1983- 12/31/1984; Fred B. Maitland (interim ) 1- 6/1985;
Jack E. Fulcher 1985-1989; Charles W. Booth 1989- 2/1991; Edward Coley (interim) 3- 6/1991; Hoon Hee Wong
1991-11/1994; Otto Hood 11/1/1994-2000; Elizabeth A. Librande 2000-2004; Mark E. Zender 2004-2011; Marianne M. McMunn 2011-2/1/2016; Bradford K. Lewis (RE) 2/1/2016-2017; Kelly-Marie Vergowven (DSA) 7/111/11/2017; Kelly-Marie Zawodni 11/12/2017-2020; Ann Birchmeier 2020-2022; Christopher Butson 2022- [Willow
and South Rockwood separated; Ypsilanti: Lincoln Community and Willow became a circuit 2022.]
Winn UMC [Central Bay]
Charles McNary 1961-1964; Harold Arman 1968-1969; Lawrence Smith 1969-1970; Athel J. Lynch 1970-1973;
Joseph A. Dudley 1973-1974; Kathy Nickerson 1974-1977; James C. Sabo-Schuler 1977-1980; James W. Burgess 1980-1986; M. Christopher Lane 1986-1990; Paula Jane Duffey 1990-1994; Philip Bacon 1994-1997; Ron
Smith 1997-1999; Paulette Cheyne 1999-2006; Dale Golden 2000-2005; Melody Olin (DSA) 2006; Melody Olin
11/15/2006- 2010; Lawrence Wonsey 2010-2014; Russell D. Morgan 2014-2016; [Coomer/Winn two-point charge
2016] Raymond W. Francis (DSA) 2016-12/31/2019; Raymond W. Francis (PL) 1/1/2020-2/29/2021; [Coomer
merged w/ Winn 3/8/2020] Cynthia S.L. Greene 3/1/2021- [Weidman, Winn 2-point charge 3/1/2021
Wyandotte: First UMC [Greater Detroit]
James R. Timmons 1970-1976; H. H. Patterson 1976-1979; Gary Sanderson 1979-1988; Arthur Norris 19831991; Otto F. Hood (assoc) 1988-1994; Richard L. Myers 1988-1998; Doris Crocker (assoc) 1990-1991; James J.
Walker 1998-2007; Alan J. Hanson 2007-2013; Dianna L. Rees 2013-2020; Mark D. Miller 2020-2023; Stephen
Euper 2023Wyoming Park UMC [Western Waters]
James W. Dempsey 1965-1969; Gerald A. Pohly 1969- 2/1973; John P. Hitchens (Assoc.) 1972-1985; Stanley H.
Forkner 3/1/1973-1979; C. William Martin 1979-1984; Ward N. Scovel 1984-1989; Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald (assoc)
1988-1989;Don Eddy 1989-2/28/1994; Lee F. Zachman 4/16/1994-1996; William C. Johnson 1996-2012; Robert
Eckert (Assoc.) 4/1/2006- 2008; Joel T. Fitzgerald 2012-2017; Kimberly A. DeLong 2017- 2023; [Wyoming Park /
Courtland-Oakfield two-point charge 2017] [Wyoming Park and Courtland-Oakfield separated 2022] Kimberly DeLong (3/4) 2023- 2024; Barry Petrucci 2024Wyoming: Wesley Park UMC [Western Waters]
Kenneth Lindland 1968- 12/1969; Theron Bailey 12/1969- 9/1977; James E. Fox 9/1977- 4/1985; (Griggs St. UMC
merged with Wesley Park 1/1979. Ward Pierce 1- 3/1979; Douglas Pedersen (Assoc.) 1979-1982; Myron K. Williams 1985-1994; William V. Clegg 1994-2011; Dean N. Prentiss 2011- 2024; Gregory E. Kendrick (OE West
Ohio) 2024Yale UMC [East Winds]
D. Olney White 1969-1972; Charles R. Fox 1972-1977; Steven J. Buck 1977-1982; Charles R. Vinson 1982-1986;
Donald Milano 1986-1989; Trevor A. Herm 1989-1994; Ginethea D. McDowell 1994- 12/1/1998; John R. Allan
1/1/1999-2008; Marvin H. McCallum (interim) 1/1/2009-2009; Bernadine Wormley-Daniels 2009-2012; Bruce L.
Nowacek 2012- 2/1/2014; John C. Huhtala, Sr. 2/15/2014- 2014; Patrick D. Robbins 2014—2019; [Yale/Cole/ Melvin became three-point charge 7/1/2019]; Dennis EIrish 2019- 3/30/2020; Julia A. Cramer (assoc) (DSA) 201912/31/2019; Julia A. Cramer (PL) 1/1/2020-3/30/2020; [Yale became single station 4/1/2020] Joseph R. Baunoch
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O William Cooper 1961-1969; Robert Ward 1961-1965; Kenneth R. Callis 1965-1972; Timothy R. Hickey (assoc)
1965-1967; Charles R. Kishpaugh (assoc) 1967-1969; Charles R. Jacobs (assoc) 1969-1972; L. LaVerne Finch
(assoc) 1969-1971; Hugh C. White 1972-1978; Joseph J. Bistayi (assoc) 1972-1975; Philip M. Seymour (assoc)
1975-1977; Tom G. Burdette (assoc) 1977-1983; Perry A. Thomas 1978-1990; William P. McKnight (assoc) 19831985;Richard Dake 1985-1992; Marsha M. Woolley (assoc) 1985- 10/31/1991; David E. Kidd 1990-1997; Louise
R. Ott (assoc) 1/1/1992-1997; Terry W. Allen 1997-2000; Latha Ravi (assoc) 1997- 12/31/2000; Melanie L. Carey
2000-2011; Judith Y. Mayo (deacon) 2001-12/5/2007; Ventra Asana (deacon), 2001- 1/25/2003; Rey C. Mondragon (assoc) 2008-2013; Timothy C. Dibble 2011-2014; Briony Desotell 2014-2021; Patricia Gandarilla (assoc.)
2015-2017; Donald R. Ferris-McCann 2021- 2023; Cori Clevenger 2023Ypsilanti: Lincoln Community UMC [Heritage]
Bernard Hearl 1964-1977; C. William Bollinger 1977-1979; Howard M. Montgomery 1979-1983; Tom G. Burdette
1983-1985; David C. Collins 1985-1991; Donna J. Osterhout 1991-1996; Walter B. Fenton 1996-2003; Beverly L.
Marr 2003-2010; Mary Ellen Chapman 2010-2016; Merlin H. Pratt 2016-2019; Christopher A. Butson 2019- [Ypsilanti: Lincoln Community and Willow became a circuit, 7/1/2022.]
Ypsilanti: St. Matthew’s UMC [Heritage]
William A. Kendall 1967-1969; Thomas H. Beaven 1969-1973; P. Glen Trembath 1973-1977; James E. Tuttle
1977-1984; Richard L. Dake 1984-8/31/1992; Ronald K. Fulton (interim) 9/1/1992-11/30/1992; Gary C. Dawes
12/1/1992-1996; David G. Mulder 1996-2001; Pamela S. Kail 2001-2009; Steven H. Khang 2009-2014; Michael
Desotell 2014-2021; Nicolas R. Berlanga 2021-2022; Jonathan Vitale 2022-2023; Robert D. Schoenhals RE 1/2)
2023Zeba UMC [Northern Skies]
William Kelsey 1968-1970; Lillian Richards 1971; Howard E Shaffer 1971-1981; John R. Henry 1981-1986; Gregory Rowe 1986-1990; James M. Mathews 1990-1993; David P. Snyder 1993- 10/1/2003; John R. Henry 20042011; Stephen E. Rhoades 2011-2019; Nathan T. Reed 2019—12/31/2020; John Henry 1/1- 6/30/2021; Mark A.
Miller 2021-2023. [Sidnaw and Zeba became two-point charge 2023.] [charge separated 5/14/2024]
CLOSED CHURCHES
CLOSED DATE
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ARBELA
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KENT CITY: CHAPEL HILL
DUFFIELD
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TRAVERSE CITY: MOSAIC
GRAND RAPIDS: GENESIS UMC
MONROE: CALVARY UMC
LANSING: FIRST UMC
MINDEN CITY UMC
REDFORD: NEW BEGINNINGS UMC
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LULU UMC
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JACKSON: ZION UMC
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BATTLE CREEK: MAPLE UMC
BEEBE UMC
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BUCHANAN: FAITH UMC
BUEL UMC
BYRON: FIRST UMC
CARLISLE UMC
CASEVILLE UMC
COLE UMC
CORUNNA: NORTHWEST VENICE UMC
CROSWELL: FIRST UMC
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DRYDEN UMC
DURAND: FIRST UMC
ELKTON UMC
FRASER: CHRIST UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: CORNERSTONE UMC
HALE: FIRST UMC
HOLLY: CALVARY UMC
HOUGHTON LAKE UMC
IMLAY CITY UMC
IRON MOUNTAIN: FIRST UMC
L’ANSE UMC
LA SALLE: ZION UMC
LAKE ODESSA: LAKEWOOD UMC
LAMB UMC
LEE CENTER UMC
LEIGHTON UMC
LENNON UMC
LEONARD UMC
LOWE UMC
MACKINAW CITY: CHURCH OF THE STRAITS
MADISON HTS: KOREAN FIRST CENTRAL UMC
MARCELLUS: WAKELEE UMC
MARLETTE: FIRST UMC
MCGREGOR UMC
MELVIN UMC
MEMPHIS: FIRST UMC
MIDLAND: ALDERSGATE UMC
MONTROSE UMC
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PIGEON: SALEM UMC
PITTSBURG UMC
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PORT HURON: GRATIOT PK UMC
RICHFIELD UMC
SAGINAW: AMES UMC
SAGINAW: NEW HEART
SCOTTDALE
SEARS UMC
SEYMOUR LAKE UMC
SILVERWOOD UMC
SOUTH MUNDY UMC
ST JOHNS: PILGRIM UMC
TAWAS UMC
THRIVE CHURCH OF HIGHLAND
TROY: KOREAN UMC of METROPOLITAN DETROIT
WESTON UMC
WISNER UMC
WORTH TWP: BETHEL UMC
ALBA UMC
ALGER UMC
ARMADA UMC
ATHENS UMC
BEAR LAKE UMC
BELLEVUE UMC
BERLIN CENTER UMC
BLOOMFIELD HILLS ST PAUL
BURT UMC
CARLAND UMC
CHAPIN UMC
CHARLEVOIX UMC
DECKERVILLE
DOWLING: COUNTRY CHAPEL UMC
ENGADINE UMC
EPSILON UMC
FAIRGROVE UMC
FIFE LAKE UMC
GARFIELD UMC
GAYLORD: FIRST UMC
GLADWIN: NEW BEGINNINGS UMC
GLADWIN: WAGARVILLE COMMUNITY UMC
GRAND MARAIS UMC
GRAND RAPIDS: FAITH
GRANT CENTER UMC
GREENLAND
HARDY UMC
HILLMAN UMC
HOLTON UMC
INDIAN RIVER UMC
IONIA: LEVALLEY UMC
IONIA: ZION UMC
ITHACA UMC
KEWADIN UMC
KINGSTON UMC
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MANCHESTER: SHARON UMC
MANISTEE UMC
MCMILLAN UMC
MECOSTA: NEW HOPE UMC
MUSKEGON: WOLF LAKE UMC
NORWAY: GRACE UMC
OSHTEMO: LIFESPRING
PORTAGE: PATHFINDER UMC
PORT SANILAC UMC
SAND LAKE UMC
RAVENNA UMC
REESE UMC
REPUBLIC UMC
SCOTTVILLE UMC
SNOVER: HERITAGE UMC
SOUTH ENSLEY UMC
STANWOOD: NORTHLAND UMC
ST CLAIR: FIRST UMC
ST JOSEPH: FIRST UMC
SUTTON-SUNSHINE UMC
SWARTZ CREEK UMC
TWIN LAKE UMC
UNION CITY UMC
WEST FOREST UMC
WHITTEMORE UMC
RODNEY UMC
BELDING UMC
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*Brooks, Barbara Ann
[(DR) CON N GA (DE)]. 1/14/1994 transfer to Detroit Conf.; Cooperative Ministries/Church and Community
Worker 10/14/1994 ; Church and Community Worker/Teacher, Colegio Americano 1998; Retired 2007.
*Caldwell, Janice
[(DR) DE COM W.MI, 1962; CRT W.MI, 1971; CON 1977; reinst (CE) 1987]. Spartanburg, SC 1957; Chattanooga,
TN 1962; Hastings, MI 1969; Transfer to Detroit Conf., Pontiac: Central 1975; Voluntary Termination 1983; Director of Christian Education, Waterford: Central 1986; Retired 1999.
Hillman, Anne M.
Worship and Discipleship Assistant, Grand Rapids: Trinity; Detroit: Central 2020.
Mossman-Celestin, Valerie
U.S. Executive Director, HAPI (Haitian Artisans for Peace International) 2012. CC: Grand Rapids: Trinity.
Mountain, Amanda
Director, Motown Mission 2019
*Reynolds, Phoebe
Study leave. Retired.
White, Michelle
Co-Director, 5 Loaves 2 Fish Outreach Ministries, 5/11/2020.
White, William –Home Missioner
Co-Director, 5 Loaves 2 Fish Outreach Ministries, 5/11/2020.
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MISSION PERSONNEL SERVING IN MICHIGAN
MISSION PERSONNEL SERVING IN MICHIGAN
Randy Hildebrant
Advance #092061
Church and Community Worker
God’s Country Cooperative Parish, Newberry, MI
Shanquel Askew
Advance #3022760
Global Mission Fellow US-2 (2024-2026)
United Methodist community House, Grand Rapids, MI
More information can be found at michiganumc.org/missions/ministrypartners/step-5-mission-personnel/
or umcmission.org/about-the-advance/
Note: additional more information can be found at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/880e8dbb/ p94Gkn6PYEufSdCnYtV6WA?u= https://michiganumc.org/missions/ministry-partners/step-5-mission-personnel/ or
https://link.edgepilot.com/s/abf59a30/YlIRdzn-qEi7o1bqA_l_ Tw?u=https://umcmission.org/about-the-advance/
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(ACE)—Associate in Christian Education; (CCW)—Church and Community Worker; (CE)—Christian Education;
(DE)—Deaconess; (SM)—Sacred Music; (WDM)— World Division Missionary; (YM)—Youth Ministry.
Status abbreviations: COM—Commissioned; CON—Consecrated; CRT—Certified.
*Case, Jane
[(DR) CON June 1995] Organist, Napoleon UMC 1995; Retired 2011.
*Childress, Thelma (John)
[(DR) CRT, 1971; CON (CE), 1977]. 1966 Rochester: St. Paul’s. 1994 Retired.
*Flegal, Daphna (Gary)
[(DR) CON June 1978] Transferred from North Georgia Conf.; Director of Christian Education, Lansing First and
East Lansing University, 12/1/1987; Diaconal Minister of Program, Lansing First 1991; Editor of Children’s Publications, General Board of Discipleship 1992; Retired 02/18/2018.
*Foster, Margaret L.
[(DR) CON June 1986] Staff Support, Dyslexia Resource Center; Retired 1999.
*Gish, George (Yoko)
[(DR) COM GBGM, 1968; CON (WDM)1983]. 1968 Franciscan School of Japanese Studies, Tokyo; 1970 Naganuma School, Tokyo; 1973 Kyodan Information Center, Tokyo; 1998 Aoyama Gakuin University; 2003 Retired.
Griffin, Diane Mary-Allen (Kevin)
[(DM) CRT 1996; CON (CE) 1997]. 1996 Director of Program and Interpretation, Board of Outdoor and Retreat
Ministries; 1/1/1998 leave of absence; 8/1/1999 Iglesia Metodista de Costa Rica; 1/14/2003 Methodist Church of
Peru, trainer of lay persons; 1/1/2006 Howell: First, Director of Educational Ministries.
Packer, Matthew J. (Kristina)
[(DM) CON W. MI, 1999; PE 2011; DM 2016]. Farwell 1986; St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal 1987; Flint: Central
1988; Clare 1990; transfer to Detroit Conf., Fenton: Director of Music 11/16/1999; Flushing: Director of Music
5/1/2006 ; Surrendered Credentials 6/8/2016; Fenton: Chancel Choir Director, Music Coordinator (¼) 11/15/2017.
*Quick, Mary Levack
[(DR) CON (SM), 1990]. 1984 Detroit: Metropolitan 1997 Leave of Absence; 2002 Retired.
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INDEX
Administrative Review, Committee on ...........................................................................................................................................7
Adrian College .............................................................................................................................................................................26
African American Ministry, Committee on ................................................................................................................................7, 64
Albion College .............................................................................................................................................................................27
Annual Conference, Location of ....................................................................................................................................................3
Annual Conference, Officers of ...............................................................................................................................................8, 40
Annual Conference Session, Commission on the .............................................................................................................8, 48, 63
Appointments of Clergy by District ............................................................................................................................................104
Archives and History, Commission on .....................................................................................................................................9, 27
Asian American Ministry, Committee on ........................................................................................................................... 9, 44, 64
Board of
Congregational Life ........................................................................................................................................... 10, 11, 22, 64
Global Ministries...........................................................................................................................................14, 26, 40, 54, 63
Justice ....................................................................................................................................................10, 12, 17, 21, 23, 63
Laity..........................................................................................................................................................................17, 41, 64
Michigan Area United Methodist Camping .....................................................................................................................27, 43
Ordained Ministry .........................................................................................................................................20, 37, 38, 44, 63
Pension and Health Benefits ...................................................................................................................................21, 41, 53
Trustees..................................................................................................................................................23, 42, 49, 50, 54, 63
Young People’s Ministries ........................................................................................................................................15, 24, 26
Budget for Annual Conference ....................................................................................................................................................63
Business of the Annual Conference ............................................................................................................................................65
Camping, Michigan Area United Methodist ...........................................................................................................................27, 43
Chancellor .........................................................................................................................................................................8, 40, 49
Chief Financial Officer .............................................................................................................................................................8, 40
Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships, Division on.................................................................................................10, 11
Church and Society, Division of ...................................................................................................................................................10
Church Pastoral Histories..........................................................................................................................................................188
Commission on
Annual Conference Session, the................................................................................................................................8, 48, 63
Archives and History ........................................................................................................................................................9, 27
Communications.......................................................................................................................................................10, 63, 64
Equitable Compensation ....................................................................................................................................13, 43, 56, 63
Committee on
Administrative Review ............................................................................................................................................................7
African American Ministry.................................................................................................................................................7, 64
Asian American Ministry .............................................................................................................................................9, 44, 64
Episcopacy, the ..............................................................................................................................................................12, 63
Episcopal Residence......................................................................................................................................................13, 63
Hispanic Latino Ministry .................................................................................................................................................15, 64
Human Resources.....................................................................................................................................................15, 41,63
Investigation .........................................................................................................................................................................16
Journal, the.....................................................................................................................................................................17, 63
Native American Ministry................................................................................................................................................19, 64
Nominations .............................................................................................................................................................19, 42, 63
Rules ..............................................................................................................................................................................22, 39
Community House, United Methodist ..........................................................................................................................................26
Communications, Commission on ...................................................................................................................................10, 63, 64
Compensation – Minimum Salary Schedule for .........................................................................................................................56
Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries ............................................................................................................................18
Conference Disaster Response Team.........................................................................................................................................28
Conference Facilitator .............................................................................................................................................................8, 40
Conference Lay Leader(s)...........................................................................................................................................8, 40, 44, 48
Conference Leadership Council ................................................................................................................................18, 41, 54, 63
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INDEX
291
Conference Officers.................................................................................................................................................................8, 40
Conference Secretary..........................................................................................................3, 8, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43, 46, 47, 48, 63
Conference Statistician............................................................................................................................................................8, 40
Conference Statistician Report..................................................................................................................................................257
Congregational Life, Board of ....................................................................................................................................10, 11, 22, 64
Congregational Vibrancy, Division of .....................................................................................................................................11, 40
Corporate Session Report ...........................................................................................................................................................49
Council on Finance and Administration .....................................................................................................................13, 28, 45, 54
Daily Proceedings – Annual Conference .....................................................................................................................................37
Deaconesses Service Record ...................................................................................................................................................254
Diaconal Ministers’ Service Record ...........................................................................................................................................256
Disability Concerns, Division on ..................................................................................................................................................12
Disaster Response Team, Conference (CDRT)...........................................................................................................................28
Disciplinary Questions – See Business of the Annual Conference
District Lay Leaders.................................................................................................................................................................... 17
District Superintendents ..................................................................................................................................................48, 49, 63
Division of/on
Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships .............................................................................................................10, 11
Church and Society ..............................................................................................................................................................10
Congregational Vibrancy ................................................................................................................................................11, 40
Disability Concerns...............................................................................................................................................................12
Higher Education and Campus Ministry .........................................................................................................................15, 53
Religion and Race ................................................................................................................................................................21
Small Membership Church, the ......................................................................................................................................11, 22
Status and Role of Women, the ...........................................................................................................................................23
Ecumenical Officer ..................................................................................................................................................................8, 40
Episcopacy, Committee on the ..............................................................................................................................................12, 63
Episcopal Residence, Committee on.....................................................................................................................................13, 63
Equalization, Lay Members in Attendance ..................................................................................................................................30
Equitable Compensation, Commission on ................................................................................................................13, 43, 56, 63
Equitable Compensation, Minimum Salary Schedule for ............................................................................................................56
Finance and Administration, Council on ....................................................................................................................13, 28, 45, 54
Global Ministries, Board of ..................................................................................................................................14, 26, 40, 54, 63
Higher Education and Campus Ministry, Division of .............................................................................................................15, 53
Hispanic Latino Ministry, Committee on ................................................................................................................................15, 64
Historical Society, Michigan Area United Methodist ....................................................................................................................27
Human Resources, Committee on ...................................................................................................................................15, 41,63
Investigation, Committee on ........................................................................................................................................................16
Journal, Committee on the ....................................................................................................................................................17, 63
Justice, Board of............................................................................................................................................10, 12, 17, 21, 23, 63
Laity, Board of..................................................................................................................................................................17, 41, 64
Lake Louise Christian Community...............................................................................................................................................27
Lay Leader(s), Conference..........................................................................................................................................8, 40, 44, 48
Lay Members to Annual Conference ...........................................................................................................................................30
Lay Servant Ministries, Conference Director of ...........................................................................................................................18
Methodist Children’s Home Society.............................................................................................................................................26
Michigan Area Loan Funds..........................................................................................................................................................28
Michigan Area United Methodist Camping ............................................................................................................................27, 43
Michigan Area UMC Historical Society, Inc. ................................................................................................................................27
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Minimum Salary Schedule for 2024.............................................................................................................................................56
Minutes of the Annual Conference (Daily Proceedings) ..............................................................................................................37
Missionaries Supported by Michigan Conference .....................................................................................................................255
Native American Ministry, Committee on ...............................................................................................................................19, 64
Nominations, Committee on ............................................................................................................................................19, 42, 63
Nominations, Michigan Conference Report...................................................................................................................................5
Officers of the Annual Conference...........................................................................................................................................8, 40
Ordained Ministry, Board of .................................................................................................................................20, 37, 38, 44, 63
Pastoral Service Record ............................................................................................................................................................119
Pension and Health Benefits, Board of............................................................................................................................21, 41, 53
Religion and Race, Division on....................................................................................................................................................21
Roll of Deceased Clergy Members ............................................................................................................................................116
Rules, Committee on .............................................................................................................................................................22, 39
Secretary, Conference.........................................................................................................3, 8, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43, 46, 47, 48, 63
Small Membership Church, Division on the...........................................................................................................................11, 22
Specialized Ministry Certification.................................................................................................................................................20
Statistician, Conference...........................................................................................................................................................8, 40
Statistician Report .....................................................................................................................................................................257
Status and Role of Women, Division on the ................................................................................................................................23
Treasurer’s Report – See Statistician Report
Trustees, Board of .........................................................................................................................................23, 42, 49, 50, 54, 63
Trustees of
Adrian College......................................................................................................................................................................26
Albion College ......................................................................................................................................................................27
Lake Louise Association.......................................................................................................................................................27
United Methodist Community House ...........................................................................................................................................26
United Methodist Foundation of Michigan .......................................................................................................................28, 37, 40
United Methodist Men..................................................................................................................................................................24
United Methodist Women ............................................................................................................................................................24
United Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc. .........................................................................................................................26
Young People’s Ministries, Board of ....................................................................................................................15, 24, 26, 53, 64
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