The six congregations support each others ministries as well as cooperate together on many joint mission projects and worship experiences. P.O. He is married to Minju Gu, and has three children: an 11-year-old girl, Soyoon, an 8-year boy, Joowon, and a 5-year-old girl, Hayoon. Bo Hwan Wang was born in South Korea and moved to Maryland when he was ten years old. They strive to create a place where Jesus Christ can always be found through the presence of the Holy Spirit. in Secondary Education and History from Rowan University, and M.Div. This is his second appointment on the Washington District. Since then, Penns Woods church has joined with Christ to continue their mission ofKnowing Christ and making Him known.. She is also a fun-in-law to three wonderful adults, and Babcia to five grandchildren. John has a passion for youth and young adult ministries and for making disciple-makers. Denise, along with her husband Joe, created Jackson Arts Ministry which serves the Jackson area. He is a lifelong resident of Lawnside, NJ and has served the community for twenty-nine years as Councilman, and also as President of Council. She graduated from Drew Theological School and completed a yearlong residency as a Chaplin at Georgetown University Hospital. Daryl R. Penrod (a.k.a. He enjoys sports and spending time with his daughters. Epworth is a small church with a big heart. Eric is an Elder in the United Methodist Church and has been serving the church as a pastor under appointment since July of 1989. 919-779-6115. Schuyler is also an On-Site Project Manager for SGS & CO, and works at Sabra Dipping Company in White Plains, NewYork. The Rev. from Yonsei University in Seoul and earned her M.Div. Sung Chun Ahn was born and raised in South Korea in the Korean Methodist tradition. from Drew Theological School and was ordained while serving at Hasbrouck Heights and Paterson. This is his second appointment on the Washington District. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary and focused on political theology and philosophy. from Rutgers University, and when he finally answered the calling from the Lord, he was awarded with an M.A. For the first 20 years of employment, Kendra was a teacher. She has served on various GNJ boards, as circuit elder, and facilitator for the Leadership Academy and Local Pastors School. She is also the doting human to her dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. Susan E. Hitts From: Northern Waters District Harbor Springs UMC Han Kil Kim is currently serving Neshanic and Sergeantsville UMC. He served as Associate Pastor of the UM Community Churches Charge for four years. Clergy codes listed reflect the person's code as of the appointment date listed (or July 1 if not listed). Her heart for mission has led her to serve with A Future with Hope and the Skainos Project in Belfast. Sharon has been serving as pastor of congregational care at Trinity, Hackettstown and as a Chaplain in hospice care. Gina Kim has served in full-time ministry for over 24 years, as a youth pastor, associate pastor, senior pastor and district superintendent for the United Methodists of Greater New Jersey. Several building transitions occurred until the church settled into its current building on California Ave. in Pittsburghs North Boroughs of Avalon/Bellevue. He has served at many places inlcuding Bountiful KUMC, Diamond Hill UMC, KUMC of South Jersey, Fort Lee Campus of Bethany KUMC, and Calvary KUMC in East Brunswick. Turner appointed to Davidson UMC Announced: 10-30-2022 About Monte Turner Monte currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Marianna UMC. Prior to answering her call, Janice worked in theatre, receiving a Bachelor of the Arts from West Virginia Wesleyan College and an MLitt in Play Writing from the University of Glasgow. Vitas Healthcare, whose local office is in Cranberry Township, has more than 40 years of experience in hospice care and is the nations single largest single-source provider of end-of-life care. She has served as the pastor for the Panther Valley Ecumenical Church and Knowlton UMC. She also served as an interim at Chinese Community UMC in Oakland, CA. He has served as Chair of the National Plan for Hispanic-Latino Ministries and member of the Cultural Competence Task Force, Raritan Valley District Committee on Ordained Ministry, Raritan Valley District Poverty Task Force, and Justice For Our Neighbors. D) was born and raised in Mineral Point, PA in the Johnstown area). Richard and his wife, Paula, began teaching Childrens Bible Studies to neighborhood children, helping many of them to know the love and saving grace of Jesus. He comes with wonderful gifts of teaching, preaching, and leading both in the local church and throughout the annual conference. Tim has served as pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hammonton, NJ, since 2018. She received her bachelors degree from Clemson University and has an MA in Theater History and Criticism from Ohio University and an MS in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University. He graduated from Seton Hall with a B.A. & Ldr Dvlp (Cent-reville) Tammie E. Crews US Army Deputy Com- Since 2016, she has been appointed to Westmont UMC. Eli is a dad and stepdad to four unique persons: Lianette, Ana Maria, Ezequiel, and Misael. Olive Baptist Church in Coraopolis, and Mt. John married the love of his life and later went to law school in at Boston University. She believes that the church should be without borders and a welcoming place for everyone to find acceptance, love and respect. 10:00AM | Sunday School (Suspended) 11:00AM | Worship Services . Kay has served on several boards: the Connectional Table, Ethnic Local Church Concerns, Palisades District Poverty Task, and is a circuit elder. Randy Cross, retired We will often make appointments to have our car worked on, or our teeth cleaned, or to meet with someone over an important matter, but the word "appointment" has a special meaning for United Methodists. 400 South Eufaula Ave. Eufaula AL 36072. Her DMin was focused on Social Justice and Social engagement in the local church which she feels are so important in these changing times. Alan S. Darby is a South Jersey native, born in Ocean City and raised in Haddon Heights. He earned a bachelors degree from Temple University in 1990 and an M.Div at Palmer Theological Seminary in 2011. More. Andis philosophy of ministry can be described as Spirit-led, community driven, and relationally inspired. Byungil has been married for 23 years to his wife Hyenjung Moon, and has two children, Jane and Chloe, both are college students. Braden Memorial United Methodist Church. Savannah United Methodist Church began as a small group meeting in homes back in 1820. Please return packets to an usher. 2 . Shehas completed coaching training, is actively coaching several clergy, leads a PaCE group and is a circuit elder. As a lifelong United Methodist, Scott Cliffton grew up serving in the church. i am new here. Nebo Church was founded in 1877 and Fairview Church in Graysville was founded in 1848. Joseph is a senior in high school. He has two degrees from Boston University, a bachelors in hospitality administration and a Masters of Divinity. in Communications and is looking forward to receiving her M.Div. Linda Applegate is a retired Elder in full connection from Lacey UMC. When the appointment is shared publically, it can be announced in the following manner: "It is anticipated that Bishop Bickerton will appoint (name) as pastor of (name) Church/Charge in (community)." It must be noted that the appointment is tentative until read and fixed by the bishop at the session of the Annual Conference. Since coming to the US in 2014, He served as youth pastor at Monmouth Grace United Methodist Church in Eatontown for three years and is currently serving at Union Grove United Methodist Church and Willow Grove United Methodist Church since 2018. Numbers indicate year(s) in appointment. Charlie Kinch was born and raised in Somers Point, New Jersey, where he grew up and served in the local church (Lifegate UMC) throughout his life. She and her husband Joe have four wonderful children. As a pastor, he has a passion for the outcast and the misfit and teaching hope in an age of uncertainty. During Donna's ministry . Dutilh UMC was born in 1844 when two farming families started worshiping together in a barn. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Drew Theological Seminary. She is passionate about worship and teaching. Even during the pandemic these programs were supported financially, even as in-person participation was curtailed. Fairview and Nebo take great pride in their churches being a training ground for pastors, helping them to grow, then praying for them as they move on to where God calls them to serve. Sunday School for all ages is at 10 am and Sunday worship service is at 11 am from the fall to the spring. Ninabeth graduated from Drew Theological School with a Masters of Divinity and from the Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. These appointments, as well as additional appointments to be announced at a later date, will be officially fixed during the 2021 North Alabama Conference that will take place online June 4-5. OE Names in all capital letters indicate new appointments. She completed an M.A in English Literature at the University of California, Riverside with a focus in Medieval and Renaissance Literature. They have three children, and eight grandchildren. Ronell Howard will be the new District Superintendent starting January 1, 2023, for the Central District which covers from Trenton, New Jersey to the Jersey Shore. Since then, she has served many wonderful churches throughout Hunterdon County. Kendra was an ordained elder in full connection at the 2021 annual conference. The churchs core values are as follows: worship that glorifies God with its beauty and integrity; hospitality that reflects the transforming love of Jesus; diversity that bears witness to the expansiveness of Gods reign; and the making of disciples who are committed to the priorities of Jesus and shaped by the narrative of his life, death, and resurrection. She earned an MA in Religion and is a licensed local pastor. She is aNative of Fort Smith, Arkansas who was raised in New York City and graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. She enjoys being together with family, mission experiences, steam trains, shelling, music, and creative arts. He also studied a Ph.D. at Drew Theological School, majoring Early Church History. She is also a mother and wife. She loves spending time with family and friends and is the queen of spoiling her two dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. at Wesley Theological Seminary in DC and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies at Drew University. More. He has lived in Valencia, Clarion, Franklin, New Castle, and Butler, and has made New Castle his home. Previous to hearing her call to ministry, she worked for fifteen years as a molecular biologist. She knew she would not always stay in the classroom, but she anticipated she would remain in education, probably moving to administration. Jimin is in college. A. Jessica Brendler Naulty has served as the pastor of the UMC of Red Bank since 2014. Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson announces projected full-time appointment changes as of April 18, 2021. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Atmospheric Science and received an M.div from Drew Theological School in 2019. 2023 Appointments | United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey Appointments 2023 Appointments February 26, 2023 Brian Robinson has been appointed to First UMC - Millville Brian Robinson is a life-long New Jersey resident. The Heartland Crossroads Cooperative Parish is a fellowship of six small town and rural congregations (Albion: Calvary; Conneautville: Valley; Espyville; Hickernell; Palmer and Franklin Center). Worship shifted to online during the pandemic, and that has continued even as in-person worship has returned. She feels finding new ways to share Jesus is her calling, because there is a lost world searching for something and God wants every Christian to do his or her part to bring them the truth of Jesus through the Word of God! She anticipates graduating in May 2022. It grew out of the former Coulter United Methodist Church, whose pastor became the first pastor of the new congregation. Marissa is passionate about mission and helping congregations connect with their communities. He was raised in South Korea and earned a BS from Seoul National University, a M.Th. Richard Owens was born and raised in Coraopolis, PA and surrendered his life to Jesus in 1991. from Drew Theological School. He ministers with congregations to share Gods love in their local communities and, via connectional and ecumenical missions, to the wider world. She believes that God wants us to be like the Good Samaritan, who was willing to move beyond their personal beliefs to help someone in need. She was raised in New York City. from Drew Theological School. She started Lay Speaking in 1993, completed Licensing School in 1998 and was appointed that same year to the Dawson Charge. Virginia Conference The United Methodist Church. She previously served as a childrens pastor and is currently serving as a youth pastor at Olivet UMC. March 13, 2017 . Sheenjoys stamping, knitting and gathering with friends over good food. Rev. Aside from his pastoral calling, you may find Charlie staying active swimming, running, or going to the gym. He is passionate about casting and sharing the vision with church members, identifying their gifts, and inviting them to the place where they can serve God and Gods people. Rayis a committed follower of Jesus and a Certified Lay Servant/Speaker who retired after 40 years at Du-Co ceramics. Wil received his B.A. Onay served as a pastor in the Methodist Church in Cuba for 12 years and was ordained as an Elder there in 2009. Ordained in the Baptist tradition in 2007, Richard has pastored Tried Stone Baptist Church in Aliquippa, Mt. He is currently serving a 2-point charge in Newark at the Trinity and St. Matthews United Methodist Churches. In both appointments, he was privileged to witness Gods power at work through the leaders and members of those churches to transform lives, making disciples of Jesus Christ. from the United Theological Seminary. Anson will be graduating with his M.Div from Drew School of Theology in May 2022. He loves to play a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, and bowling. Since 2017, he has been serving Bountiful UMC of Martinsville. Lark McCalman has been fortunately blessed and anointed to serve as pastor to the vibrant and Spirit filled congregation of Park Avenue St. Johns UMC since 2018. Adam was born in Pittsburgh and spent his entire life in the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. He could not have known then that God also had plans for him to take his first steps as a minister there. Rev. Dr. Joy Arroyo grew up in Michigan in the Wesleyan tradition. Andi and her soon-to-be husband are excited to step into a new season of marriage and ministry together! He and his wife have three lovely daughters. Sung Chun has a passion for worship, small group, community outreach, and mission. From these disciplines meant to enrich the heart and mind of the Christian disciple, God empowers those disciples to reach out in reflecting Jesus light of hope and love to the individuals and the community that surrounds them. He has a Masters of Divinity from Drew University. From the Bishop; Cabinet; 2023 Appointment Workbook; . Sharons call is a direct reflection of her spiritual journey that authenticates her witness to the promise of a new life in Christ. Ralph has served churches in Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Neshanic Station, NJ, and Hillsborough, NJ. She along with her husband Victor have two children, Joseph age 21 and Juliette age 16. John has an M.Div. Her research focuses on faith formation in households and the intersections of spirituality and well-being. Ivelisses first career was financial analysis. He has been serving at Arcola Covenant Community, the church that he loves. Zachary Taylor has served as pastor of New Hope Penns Grove since 2018. from Boston University School of Theology. Currently, he is in a Doctoral of Ministry program at Drew Theological Seminary. McKnight houses the Amazing Scholars Academy Preschool, caringly teaching three- and four-year oldswho will be much more prepared for kindergarten than most students when they graduate. Sanggeun is passionate about how to grow spiritually in the works of the Holy Spirit and to live out Jesus-Centered life daily. Jung Ung Moon is a church planter, great preacher, spiritual leader and church developer. He is a graduate of Asbury Seminary and was awarded the Denman Evangelism Award in 2021. In the past, she has served at Wesley UMC in South Plainfield as an assistant pastor. United Methodist pastors are sent, not called or hired. They are two different congregations, but share many similarities. They have two adult children, Alyson and Nathan. He has been a member of many choirs and finds that there is nothing like singing for the Lord. Gwiseok is a passionate and positive individual who tries to grow a loving congregation. In 2010, he began teaching public school andserved in Youth Ministry for St. Andrew UMC. Wayne is a loving husband to his wife, Kisha, and nurtures the education of his children: Jonathan, a 10th-grader, and Gabrielle, an architectural engineering student at Drexel University. 11:03 AM on Jun 3, 2022 CDT. The Vacation Bible School is always a big hit with the children in the church and community, and our Peach Social and specialty fundraiser dinners are a community highlight. Pastor Pedro helped lead Fieldboot UMC through their transition to online worship services and then hybrid services. She is also very passionate about writing and has spent the last four years teaching writing and research at Princeton University. Pedro Pillot attended Asbury UMC, Camden from age eight. He is married to Radeyah Terrell and is the proud father of 5 beautiful children Kyla, Yohan, Ralph, Preston, and Ronald. New appointments posted to this page Tuesdays at 10 a.m. during appointment season, which often begins in mid-February and continues through early May. In his spare time, he enjoys being crafty, sewing, knitting, painting, and reading. She believes we can transform the world in Gods love one heart at a time. Eight recovery groups use the church building during the week. In 2015 was received as a Full Elder of Greater New Jersey. He uses his passion in arts and music to serve God wherever he can go. Charlie received his B.A. from Wesley Theological Seminary. Mark loves photography, biking, traveling with his wife Meredith, rock climbing with his daughter Elise, and laughing with his daughter Nora.