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2016 MORRISTOWN DISTRICT CONFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS …. Document Number Reference
Agenda for the District Conference ................................................................................................ 1
Minutes from the September 2015 District Conference ................................................................ 2
District Superintendent’s Celebration of the District ..................................................................... 3
District Strategy .............................................................................................................................. 4
Reports:
Discipleship Team ............................................................................................................... 5
Children’s Ministry .............................................................................................................. 6
Senior Adult Ministries ....................................................................................................... 7
Lay Servant / Speaking ........................................................................................................ 8
Missions .............................................................................................................................. 9
Prayer Team ...................................................................................................................... 10
Hispanic Ministry .............................................................................................................. 11
Hispanic Ministry Budget Report ..................................................................................... 11a
Trustees ............................................................................................................................. 12
Board of Church Location & Building ................................................................................ 13
Board of Missions & Church Extension ............................................................................. 14
Board of Missions Treasurer’s Report ............................................................................. 14a
United Methodist Women ................................................................................................ 15
Jubilee Project ................................................................................................................... 16
Camp Bays Mountain ........................................................................................................ 17
Camp Wesley Woods ........................................................................................................ 18
ETSU Wesley Foundation .................................................................................................. 19
District Treasurer’s Report ................................................................................................ 20
Proposed 2017 District Budget ..................................................................................................... 21
District Leadership Nominations .................................................................................................. 22
Housing Allowance Resolution ..................................................................................................... 23
At-Large Nominees Biographical Information and sample ballot ................................................ 24
2017 Projected District Fair Share ................................................................................................ 25
2015 Holston Conference Financial & Evangelism Recognitions ................................................. 26
2016 MORRISTOWN DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Call to Order The Reverend Tom T. Ballard, Jr., District Superintendent
Preparing Our Hearts for Conferencing
Hymn “To God Be the Glory” UMH #98
Greeting and Opening Prayer Reverend Chris Ray, Host Pastor
Election of Secretary—Recording of Attendance Your signature on the sign-in sheet will be your record of attendance
2015 District Conference Minutes Approved
Connecting with God First UMC White Pine, Musical Selection
Celebrating Church Recognitions Rev. Linda Bass, Christ UMC
Connecting with Our Communities Children living in poverty—witness of grant recipients Nancy Spence, St. Clair UMC
Nikki Pierce, Baileyton UMC Mary Ann Rush, Russellville UMC
Camping Ministries Rev. Jeff Wadley, Camp Bays Mountain Director
District Strategy Team Next Steps Ministries Now Dr.Victor Dingus, Next Steps Ministry
Holston Conference Strategy Team Leanna Johnson, Conference Strategy Team
Recognitions Rev. Tom Ballard
Items Requiring District Conference Action Election of 2017 Annual Conference Lay Members-At-Large Rev. Marta Cogburn, District Missions Coordinator Recommendation and Approval of the 2017 District Budget Rev. Bryan Wyke, Centenary UMC Election of District Leadership Jon Pursley, Lay Servant Ministries Coordinator Housing Allowance Resolution for District Superintendent Tom Stanton, District United Methodist Men
District Conference Resolution Since there may be business matters that are not completed or are omitted during this session of the District Conference or business needing action between sessions of the District Conference, it is recommended that the District Discipleship Team be empowered to care for such matters.
Your Opportunity As you depart the sanctuary, you will notice offering plates at each door. Please place your love offering for “Jubilee Project” into one of the plates. These funds will assist in strengthening our connection and engagement with our neighbors in Hancock County through Jubilee Project.
Adjournment Please place any hymnals back in the pew holders and leave your pew space as clean as possible.
(see reverse for voting members, content listing, and URL to obtain all reports)
God is ready to overwhelm you with more blessings than you could ever
imagine so that you’ll always be taken care of in every way and you’ll have
more than enough to share. ~~II Corinthians 9:8 (The Voice)
PRINTED PACKET CONTENTS: Minutes from 2015 District Conference
2015 Holston Conference Recognitions
District Strategy
Nominations for District At-Large Members to Annual Conference
2017 Proposed District Budget
2017 District Fair Share (Apportionment)
Nominations for District Leadership
2017 Minister’s Housing Allowance Resolution
FOR ALL DISTRICT CONFERENCE REPORTS
Download a complete file of all District Conference reports from the district website:
http://modist.holston.org— from the side menu, select “District Conference” to access reports
VOTING MEMBERS OF DISTRICT CONFERENCE: Local Church Officers:
o Chair-of Administrative Board Council
o Lay Leader
o Presidents of UMM, UMW, UMY
o Annual Conference Lay Member(s)
o Finance Chairperson / Treasurer
o Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Chairperson
Ministers: Pastors under appointment / Diaconal Ministers under appointment
District Officers:
o District Lay Leader
o Presidents of District UMM, UMW, and UMY
o Chairpersons of District Boards and Committees
o District Treasurer
o District Administrative Assistant
o 2016 District Lay Members- At-Large of the Annual Conference
Morristown District Conference September 13, 2015 – page 1
Morristown District Conference Conference Minutes
Sunday, September 13, 2015 2:30 PM First UMC Newport
Rev. Tom Ballard, District Superintendent, called the meeting to order. Following a singing of the hymn, “To
God Be The Glory,” Rev. James Bennington, host pastor, welcomed everyone and offered prayer.
Linda Schumann was confirmed as secretary for the conference on a recommendation from the Discipleship
team. Attendance was registered by sign-in sheets passed throughout the pews and collected by the
secretary.
The minutes from the 2014 Morristown District Conference were approved on a motion and second by Doug
Jennings and John Thompson.
The Conference members were blessed by music from the Holston United Methodist Home for Children
Choir, directed by Abel Carrico and accompanied by Nicole Carrico.
Rev. Ryan Davenport celebrated in prayer the stewardship of our congregations who have reached Five-Star
giving and `100% conference tithe.
Rev. Ballard asked conference attendees to relocate their seating to the four corners of the sanctuary pews
by color-coded agendas. He noted this same procedure would be used at charge conferences to facilitate
small-group sharing.
Moving into the “Can I Get a Witness?” portion of the agenda, several individuals, including Linda Kershaw
(Asbury UMC), Rev. Dixie Miller (Talley’s Chapel and St. Clair), Susan Rines (Shiloh Rutledge), and Anne
Bocock (Zion UMC), shared what their congregations have done in response to children in poverty. Rev.
Ballard challenged each church present to think about what is being done and what is being planned that will
build relationships with children in poverty in preparation for sharing those stories at the 2015 charge
conferences.
Rev. John Ousley shared many of the good things happening through the ministries of ETSU Wesley
Foundation, encouraging each to invest into Wesley Foundation. Thomas Hammontree shared a bit about
life at Wesley House and how the house has come together with more than enough space to do ministry and
live. He reinforced the belief that Wesley Foundation serves as a good bridge between the church and the
college student.
Tony Lea shared how wonderful things happen when God’s community get together and the changes in
children’s lives through camping ministries. He reported 873 campers (79 from the Morristown District)
resulted in 60 new commitments to Christ with 97% reported they grew closer to Christ as a result of their
time at camp. Tom Ballard presented Camp Wesley Woods with a $3000 check on behalf of the Morristown
Morristown District Conference September 13, 2015 – page 2
Churches. Amy Thomas (Christ Church) provided a witness that Christ UMC raised money to send kids in
poverty to camp.
Rev. Marta Cogburn brought before the conference an opportunity in Morre, South Sudan to be in
partnership with the faith community there. She asked each to join the discipleship team in prayer to help
discern God’s will in the partnership.
John Pursley on behalf of the Lay Servant Ministry team recognized the new and recertified lay ministers in
the district, Kevin Morrison, Randall Tipton, William Thompson, Donald Wilson, and Stephanie Widman (in
absentia) while John Allen distributed certificates. Jon Pursley also announced the lay servant / lay speaker
training scheduled in October.
Kim Brown explained the election process for the 2016 district at-large members to annual conference.
George B. Hill was nominated from the floor and his name placed on the ballot. Ballots were collected and
results promised before end of the week.
Rev. Bryan Wyke presented the 2016 district budget as recommended by the discipleship team with a 2%
increase compared to the 2015 budget. Following questions and answers, a vote was taken to approve as
presented.
Rob Saunders presented the discipleship leadership nominations, explaining that new nominations are in
bold on the distributed sheet. All were affirmed by the body.
Rev. Bill Rimmer presented the housing allowance resolution for the district superintendent. The resolution
passed following a motion by Ryan Davenport, seconded by Charlie Williams.
Rev. Ballard called attention to the District Conference Resolution which states that the Discipleship Team be
empowered to care for such business matters that are not completed or have been omitted during this
session of the District Conference or business needing action between sessions of the District Conference.
The resolution was adopted without change.
Rev. Ballard announced an offering opportunity would be at the exit doors with the offering designated for
district Hispanic ministries. He also explained that all reports could be downloaded from the district website
and that following the dismissal, several persons would be treated to a pie-in-the-face to celebrate the
district revival offering for Jubilee Project. Following a statement of appreciation from Rev. Linda Stransky
for the support shown by the district for Jubilee Project, the Conference was dismissed with prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda West Schumann
District Superintendent's Report Morristown District of Holston Conference
September 11, 2016 What a BLESSING to be part of the Morristown District! We include 106 churches with 64 charges located in eight counties and pastored by 30 full-time and 37 bi-vocational or retired persons. The congregations represent small town/county seat, rural, and mountain communities, with associated cultural influences. In addition, Iglesia Rios de Agua Viva is our Hispanic/Latino congregation, and Jubilee Project is a significant United Methodist presence in Hancock County. Our 2015 average worship attendance figures reveal that 10 churches (9.3%) average 100 or more while 91% average less than 100. Breaking it down even more, 72% of the churches average 50 or less in worship. What is our next step as a district? Our District Strategy Team (DST), begun in 2014, has begun a conversation with consultants to help us set a strategy. In 2014 we were fortunate to have Dr. Lovett Weems of the Lewis Center of Wesley Seminary to conduct a district analysis. Following Dr. Weems' visit to the district, the DST began reviewing the reports in-depth and will continue to utilize his analysis. One facet of our district strategy involves a Next Step Ministry Now process. I am being led to utilize our 2016 Morristown District Conference and the fall charge/church conferences to follow this path. While challenging each congregation to take a next step, we will also intentionally select 6-8 local churches for a district "experiment." Our consultants and DST will come alongside these congregations. Depending upon results, we will prayerfully discern the next step after that. Too many of our local churches are stuck: stuck in not seeing beyond themselves; stuck in survival mode; stuck in a disposition of anxiety; stuck financially in caring for aging buildings & parsonages; stuck in believing that God only calls males to be clergy; stuck in short-sightedness without seeing that God continues to move in mysterious ways. Ultimately, the work of ministry is envisioned and implemented at a local church level in a particular place and at a given point in time. A local congregation's compass isn't set by the district or conference. Each congregation, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is responsible for its own respective "direction." If we can offer a process that invites congregations to be "un-stuck," then we can be part of these mysteries of God. What an opportunity to join God in something bigger than ourselves!
Blessings, Tom T. Ballard, Jr.
September 11, 2016
MORRISTOWN DISTRICT STRATEGY
Children in Poverty
Hallelujah! We are blessed! Ten of our Morristown District Churches received
Children in Poverty grants from this 2015 Holston Conference mission emphasis.
Celebrating how far we have come in ministry with children in poverty, we look to
the future and consider how we can come even closer to the heart of God’s
mission.
Lay Academy
Hallelujah! We are blessed! Building upon the strong and fruitful lay speaking and
lay servant ministry of the Morristown District, and in conversation with other
districts, the Lay Academy concept has emerged as a way of strengthening the
training of laity leaders in our congregations. Already, several laypersons have
completed Certified Lay Ministry training and are in covenant within a specific
context to fulfill God’s calling upon their lives. We believe this emphasis has the
potential to deepen discipleship in individuals and assist our congregations in
fulfilling who God calls them to be.
Church Re-Vitalization
Hallelujah! We are blessed! A desired hopes of a local church is to bear fruit.
Fruitfulness is a biblical mandate. The question emerges - will my ministry be
fruitless? Fruitfulness, not success, is the goal of congregational leadership.
Fruitfulness has to do with the advancement of God’s reign on earth. Fruitful
leadership seeks to shape the life and the work of the congregation through shared
passion for mission. Fruitful leaders care about results because results are ways to
go beyond merely filling a leadership role to active participation in seeking results
that will emerge from the ministry we practice.
Regional Ministry Opportunities
Hallelujah! We are blessed! Recognizing The United Methodist Church as a
connectional church, this focus area will concentrate on ways we can form
partnerships with ongoing missions or with other churches to provide a broader
scope of missional outreach within more localized geographic areas across the
district.
2016 Morristown District Discipleship Team Report
My grandmother presented me with a book titled ‘In His Steps” fifty years ago. It is a
best-selling religious fiction novel written by Charles Monroe Sheldon. First published in 1896,
the book has now sold more than 30,000,000 copies, and ranks as one of the best-selling books
of all time. You might recognize it by its full title “In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?” Yes,
the inspiration for the WWJD movement came from this book. As a Discipleship team, I like to
believe that we are inspired to take “one step further” by asking, “What would Jesus HAVE US
do?” We are answering this question by taking specific steps to provide the tools necessary for
your church and its members to grow in the areas of: Evangelism, Stewardship and Finance,
Spiritual Growth, Christian Education, Child Advocacy, Worship and Age Level Ministries. We
are also taking Other Steps to foster and assist specific events including the Morristown District
Revival, Lay Servant Ministry Training, Mission Outreach such as the Jubilee Project in
Hancock County and Safe Sanctuary Training. In other words, we are charged to take the steps
that Jesus would have us take in order to assist you and your church in your disciple-making and
spiritual formation.
In the coming months, you will be hearing more about something called “The Next
Steps.” A district wide committee will be looking at some of the possible “Next Steps” that we
will be taking over the course of the next few years. These next steps will allow each of us to
grow in faith and service. These next steps will allow our churches to grow stronger in faith and
service. In other words, these next steps will help us walk into the future of our district and
denomination in a positive, fruitful manner. Without giving away too much of what is to come,
we believe this is a right step in answering the call of “What would Jesus have us do?
Our Discipleship Team mission continues to evolve in God’s grace as we serve. In the
coming year, it is our desire to continue to serve the Morristown District in a spirit of love and a
spirit of service. We always covet your suggestions and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we
move forward in this mission. And as we move as the Holy Spirit leads us, we covet your
prayers as we answer God’s call to go (take steps in His steps) to make disciples in the entire
world.
John R. Allen, Certified Lay Minister
Discipleship Team Chairman
MORRISTOWN DISTRICT CHILDREN
2016 District Conference Report
It has been a busy year for the children in the Morristown district. We held our
annual fall event at Adventure Ranch in Talbott last October. The children and
families in attendance were treated to crafts and a variety of activities with a fall
theme.
It was a joy to have children and youth pack, load, and fully participate in the
district hands-on project of food buckets for Liberia in May
This past June we held our second annual summer splash event at Wetlands
waterpark. Although the weather kept many away, the summer water park event
had great fellowship and food with about 40 in attendance.
If you have question, concerns, suggestions for our district, please do not hesitate
to contact me!
In his service,
Linda Schumann, on behalf of Kim Brown, Morristown District Children
Coordinator
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES
MORRISTOWN DISTRICT
The planning group for senior adult ministries in the Morristown District has met throughout
the year to plan ministries geared toward the needs of senior adults in the district. As has
been the case over the past three years, the focus of this group has been to plan an annual
event in the fall that will bring senior adults from across the district together for a time of
inspiration, fellowship, fun, and learning. However, the planning group has also begun to look
toward the possibility of planning an additional event, such as a forum or seminar, focused on
a specific topic of interest to senior adults. The group has been in contact with the Reverend
Dr. William Randolph of the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church in
Nashville, TN for his suggestions/assistance in planning this event. Please be watching for an
announcement soon about this event which is being planned for the spring of 2017.
The “Wild and Wonderful Annual Festival for Senior Adults” for 2016 will be held on
Thursday, November 10th at Trinity United Methodist Church in Morristown. It will begin with
registration at 8:30 am, a time of worship at 9:00 am. There will be a time of storytelling led
by a well-known United Methodist, Jim Claborn. Participants will have an opportunity to
participate in one of three workshops: Keeping Your Brain Fit; Faith, Community and Mental
Health; and Wills, Living Wills, Power of Attorney. The event will adjourn with a delicious
Thanksgiving lunch catered by Jersey Girl Diner.
You will not want to miss this wonderful opportunity to see old friends, meet new friends,
and to fellowship with your United Methodist sisters and brothers from all across the
Morristown District. You can obtain brochures containing more specific information about
the festival and registration forms through your pastor, through the Morristown District
Office (423-586-2942) or online at: http://WildWonderful.Holston.org.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty S. Purkey
Lay Servant Ministry
Morristown District
As we approach fall and find the end of 2016 nearing, we can report an active Lay
Servant Ministry in the Morristown District. The Fall classes are scheduled for
October 22, 2016 at White Pine First United Methodist Church. It will be a one-day
school running from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. with three classes offered. Please
acquire a flyer that can be used for registration and tells about the classes as well as
the instructors.
The District now has some individuals who have completed the requirements for
Lay Speaker and there should be some individuals who will earn Certification by
year end.
As we move into 2017 and the 2016 Book of Discipline becomes available, we will
need to review all the ministries under the umbrella of Lay Servant Ministries to
understand and implement any changed that were made at the 2016 General
Conference. From what I have seen, most changes were made for clarification and
to correct clerical errors. We will study the areas that effect this ministry and
respond accordingly as it becomes necessary.
In conclusion I would like to encourage anyone who feels called to further service
in your church or in the district to consider talking to your pastor about the Certified
Lay Minister path. This is established to provide training in a number of areas as
well as some specific training in areas such as filling the pulpit, visitation ministry,
hospice ministry and others for your church. This is a way to receive training and
recognition and help the ministry of your church at the same time.
Respectfully Submitted September 5, 2016
Jon Pursley
District Director of Lay Servant Ministries
District Missions 2016: bless AN URGENT CALL TO PRAYER: SOUTH SUDAN IN CRISIS The situation in South Sudan is deteriorating quickly. Many families served by Holston missions are living in
refugee camps in Uganda, including the children of GRACE Home. At the time this report was written, the
children of Greenland were safe in South Sudan, but efforts continue to get them to safety in Uganda with
the other children. On September 1, 2016, Morristown District participated in a conference wide prayer
vigil for the people of South Sudan.
An estimated $150-200,000 is needed to provide sanctuary for the 36 children in Uganda. To take part in
this lifesaving ministry, please go to https://holston.org/store/sell/project-861-ss-crisis-offering/ to
donate to Project #861. Please give generously and continue to be in prayer for our sisters and brothers
in South Sudan!
CHILDREN IN POVERTY Throughout our district, United Methodists are at work in mission for and with the children in their
neighborhoods.
The conversation started at last year’s District Charge Conference. March Mission Madness, a
month long emphasis on taking the next step in mission, spurred us on.
For the 2015-2016 year, ten Morristown District churches applied for and received Children in
Poverty grants to begin or enhance programs directed toward children. The next application
deadline is November 15.
2016 Holston Annual Conference Offering totaled $100,849 for Children in Poverty
JUBILEE PROJECT 25 years and the mission continues!
This year marks 25 years of service for Jubilee Project.
Celebrating through service, Jubilee Project invited youth and men from across the conference to
come for a time of fellowship and mission. The women of Holston will have their day on October
15, 2016.
Once again this year, the District Revival designated the offering to go to God’s work at Jubilee. In
just four days, the Morristown District collected $3,208 for Jubilee Project.
HANDS-ON-MISSION KITS Our generosity provided critical support and shared God’s grace in Liberia. This year, 708 food buckets at
an estimated value of $15,179.52 were given by the Morristown District. Our 2017 Hands-On Kit will again
be Food Buckets for Liberia.
Grace and peace,
Marta M. Cogburn
District Mission Coordinator
Morristown District Prayer Team Report September 2016
The District Prayer Team continues to pray for the various district ministries and events, and for various
district level prayer requests as they are made. We currently have 21 members, but would welcome
anyone who wishes to join.
We will continue to send out an email listing (approximately) monthly ongoing prayer concerns and
current requests. It will include verses and ideas about prayer and examples of answered prayer.
Anyone who has a testimony to share about answered prayer concerning our district ministries/events,
can email me at [email protected]. We will share information as appropriate.
Mark 11:22–25 (NLT) - 22 Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. 23 I tell you the truth, you
can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you
must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. 24 I tell you, you can pray for
anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. 25 But when you are praying, first
forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins,
too.”
Rick Spell, Morristown District Prayer Team Coordinator
8/31/2016 Hispanic Ministries - Morristown District UMC
Statement of Activities
Jan - Aug 16
2016
Budget % of Budget
Income
4100 · Pledges/Offerings
4110 · Rivers of Living Water 8,601.25 22,000.00 39.1%
4130 · Unpledged support 2,840.00 3,000.00 94.67%
4150 · Grant Income 36,625.00 55,000.00 66.59%
Total · Pledges/Offerings 48,066.25 80,000.00 60.08%
4200 · Fundraising Income 0.00 3,000.00 0.0%
4500 · Investment Income (Holston Foundation) 911.33
Total Income 48,977.58 83,000.00 59.01%
Expense
6000 · Operating Expenses
6100 · Payroll & Pastoral Expenses 52,391.90 72,796.00 71.97%
6300 · Facilities / rent 6,300.00 8,400.00 75.0%
6400 · Administrative Expenses 0.00 200.00 0.0%
6500 · Worship & Ministries Expenses 1,200.93 2,150.00 55.86%
6600 · Other Expenses (training, adv., special events) 0.00 900.00 0.0%
Total 6000 · Operating Expenses 59,892.83 84,446.00 70.92%
Total Expense 59,892.83 84,446.00 70.92%
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Morristown District Trustees
Annual Report
September 2016
The work of the District Trustees largely involves the stewardship of any property owned by the
Morristown District. This also includes the oversight of any church properties, within the district,
that become abandoned or discontinued, in consultation with the Holston Conference Board of
Trustees. The primary responsibility of the District Trustees continues to be the District
Parsonage, a forty plus year old house, located in Morristown at 602 Cline Avenue. Our goal is
to maintain and update the parsonage as needed. A secondary role of the Trustees is to approve
any equipment purchases for the District office.
District Property Budget for 2016 Expenses as of August 2016 Maintenance/Furnishings - $8,500 Maintenance/Furnishings - $3,139
Taxes - $1,500 Taxes - $1,530
Total - $10,000 Total: $4,669
Highlights for 2016
Completion of the much-needed renovation/remodel of the kitchen at the district
parsonage. The kitchen was very outdated and the Trustees approved this project in 2015.
Maintenance items and expenses for 2016 have been routine and minimal to date.
Current board officers are.
Bart Reviere – Chairman
Kathy Rogers - Secretary
The District Property Budget for 2017 has been proposed and approved by the Trustees.
2017 District Property Budget
Maintenance/Furnishings - $8450
Taxes - $1550
Total - $10,000
Your District Trustees are a proactive team who wish to be faithful stewards of all that has been
entrusted to our care. Any questions may be addressed to the District Office or the Chair of the
Trustees.
Respectfully submitted,
Bart Reviere
Chairman, Morristown District Trustees
Morristown District Board of Church Location & Building Ministry Events and Highlights
July 1, 2015 -June 30, 2016
The District Board of Church Location & Building provides connectional support to churches throughout the district primarily for property related issues. Where required by the Book of Discipline, the Board meets with churches throughout the district to approve acquisitions, sales, and transfers of real estate and other real estate related matters. The Board also approves plans for additions, renovations, and new construction relating to church property. Generally, the board shall review the plans of any church in the district which proposes to construct or purchase a new church or educational building or a parsonage, or remodeling of such a building if the cost will exceed 25 percent of the value of the building. During the year, the Board was involved in the following property related issue: McCampbell Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery In September 2015, the District Board approved the transfer of the McCampbell Chapel Cemetery to the McCampbell Chapel Cemetery Association (Association). In effect, this allowed two new tracts of land which were deeded to the cemetery to be combined with the old existing cemetery once known as Wollard Graveyard. Upon completion of a title opinion and survey, these three tracts were conveyed by Warranty Deed to the new Association. The Association, composed of church trustees and community leaders with ties to the cemetery, plans to sell lots in the new section.
Plans for 2016-2017
The Board serves a crucial role in the process of church growth and development. The Board is in a unique position to be both a sounding board and a safety net helping churches discern direction and deploy resources in the most effective way possible. The Board will continue to be “On Call” to serve the needs of the churches in the Morristown District. Tom Rush, Chair
Morristown District Board of Missions and Church Extension Ministry Events and Highlights
July 1, 2015 -June 30, 2016
The District Board of Missions and Church Extension provided grants to two churches and one circuit during the year totaling $9,070. Generally, each church is required to submit a request for grant funds limited to 15% of the project cost and subject to a $5,000 maximum. Accordingly, each participating church is responsible for funding a significant portion of their project. The Board may also take actions deemed necessary for the overall good of the United Methodist Church. Support provided for the Riverview Circuit as shown below was deemed necessary for this purpose. Church Purpose Amount Lawson’s Chapel UMC Remodeling and parking $ 2,040 Bethel UMC Foundation repairs $ 2,030 Riverview Circuit Pastoral support $ 5,000
Plans for 2016-2017
As the ministry needs of the district churches continue to evolve, the Board stands ready to financially assist churches with worthy projects. In addition to grants, the Board also provides loans up to $20,000. Applications for assistance are available at the district office. Tom Rush, Chair
Receipts ActualMorristown District 750
Conference Withdrawal (Unrestricted)
Morristown District Parsonage
Bruner's Grove
Strawberry Plains
Total Receipts 750
DisbursementsGrants
Bethel UMC 2,030
Riverview 2,400
Holston Conference Foundation
Office Supplies
Bank Fees
Total Disbursements 4,430
Net Increase in Cash (3,680)
Cash Beginning- January 1, 2015 11,447
Cash Ending 7,767
Foundation Fund AssetsUnrestricted Trust- Market Value 139,692
Cosby Area Trust- Market Value 7,101
Total Account Value 146,793
Account Value- January 1, 2015 142,252
Increase(Decrease) in Account Value 4,541
Morristown District Board of Missions and Church Extension
Treasurer's Report
August 31, 2016
Morristown District United Methodist Women
This year sure has gone by fast! It is hard to believe it’s already time for our annual meeting!
Here’s a little recap of what went on this year:
We started the year off with “Mission Awareness Day” in February our focal point was Jubilee
Project and Director Linda Stansky was the guest speaker. The ladies at Parrottsville United
Methodist Church were most gracious hostesses and many thanks to them. We had a well-
attended event.
Our SPIRITUAL DAY APART SERVICE was celebrated on March 19, 2016 in the four local
clusters: Greeneville, Jefferson City, Morristown and Newport.
In March, the HOLSTON CONFERENCE SISTERS IN SERVICE was held in Sevierville,
TN.
Ladies from the Morristown District attended THE SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
EXPERIENCE at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. We were we was well-fed spiritually.
We traveled to Henderson Settlement in Frakes, Kentucky on June 25, 2016. Mike Freely,
Director of Mission Events, gave the ladies a tour for the day. Mr. Freely, was excited to tell the
group the history of Henderson Settlement. We also provided food donations to their pantry.
The HOLSTON CONFERENCE MISSION U was held July 21-23 in Lenoir City, TN
There were several ladies who attended the Social Action Workshop at Fairview UMC in
Maryville, TN.
In August, we held the Young Women’s Extravaganza at Trinity UMC in Greeneville, TN. The
extravaganza was enjoyed by all young women and young at heart. I wish all of you could have
been there!
It is with great pride that I lift up the work of our team. The District Officers serve unselfishly
by planning events to nurture the women in our District. Each local unit is assigned a LUV
person who is always available to visit or help local units. The 2017 list will be available soon.
In 2017, I hope to get around and acquainted with every unit. All of you are very important.
Shalom,
Margaret Forby
Jubilee Project, Inc. District Report 2016
2016 has been a very exciting year at Jubilee. It is our 25th anniversary and we’ve celebrated the ministry started by Steve and Diantha Hodges in a variety of ways. There have been 2 celebrations thus far; one for the people of Hancock County to coincide with an annual Hoedown sponsored by Centreville UMC and another on August 27 as a service day for men to work on projects that weren’t finished over the summer. On Oct. 15 there will be a fellowship and service day for women. Once again we were lifted up as a ministry at the district-wide revival and we’ve been the mission emphasis for the Holston Conference United Methodist Women. We have truly been blessed by the support of so many this year! We have continued our established programs with the following numbers through July:
1. 4706 food boxes and youth bags were distributed 2. 672 family food boxes and 573 meals to the children who participated in the Summer Feeding Program 3. 1123 times people came in for personal items 4. 15 individuals received help through the water project 5. 496 homes received household items or cleaning supplies 6. 34 individuals were helped through the home repair ministry 7. 8775 volunteer hours have been given to the ministry
The women’s ministry has enjoyed the leadership and fellowship of 4 churches who came to host meetings: Arcola UMC, Bybee UMW, Centreville UMC and Fairview UMW. We’ve continued to be a good support group for the women, a place to learn new life skills and to study God’s word. The youth ministry continues to provide a place for learning and fellowship. We weren’t able to go to Resurrection 2016 because of the snow, but were able to send 5 youth to their first camp experience at Wesley Woods. This year was our first year for hosting the Summer Feeding Program through Second Harvest Food Bank for the summer months. We were fortunate to be selected for a pilot program through No Kid Hungry (Share our Strength). This pilot was a non-congregant meal program designed for rural areas which allowed us to deliver meals to the homes of children throughout Hancock County. Each child received 2 meals per day (7 days a week) and the family received a box of food each week. This program enabled us to reach some of the most vulnerable children in our county. We also started a garden box ministry which provided a raised garden box on wheels for those who either don’t have room for a garden or who can’t get down on the ground to do the work. We started with 3 boxes and they were such a success that we hope to expand it next year. We have concentrated on opening our doors and inviting in the community in new ways. We have chartered a Cub Scout troop and provided space for community programs including a home school group and a class for people recovering from addictions. We are currently in the process of hiring a new Outreach Coordinator and look forward to the ways that he/she will expand the ministry and add to our staff. God continues to challenge and guide us in new ways to be in ministry “with” the people of Hancock County.
www.CampBaysMountain.com 423.398.6272
At 2:00 on June 2017 we hope to open the doors for receiving campers at the new Camp Bays Mountain. That is an aggressive goal but we believe we can offer a taste of camp next year! We have plans for our first campfire, to ring the Allison Memorial bell, climb the Christopher King Climbing Tower, and bring a log from the final campfire at Buffalo Mountain Camp to the new site! We are MOVED BY CAMP!
After serving our region faithfully since 1949, the Buffalo Mountain Camp property was sold in two tracts this year. The net revenue was $1,153,616 which will be used to establish Camp Bays Mountain. The new 88 acre property was purchased on April 1 for $500,000 from the Sullivan Baptist Association. Now, the Board is readying itself to launch a capital campaign, has hired an architect, hired a builder for the initial remodeling and will begin renovation very soon. We are MOVED BY CAMP!
Rather than waiting to have programming, Camp Bays Mountain’s Board offered summer programming in 2016 in which we hosted four camp sessions welcoming 112 campers. This was accomplished using a Camp-in-the Community model where a church or a group of churches supported the session with volunteers, meals and supplies. It was an outstanding success. The campers, staff and volunteers were MOVED BY CAMP! So, how can you get involved in the ground level establishment of Camp Bays Mountain?
1. Fill out the survey at www.CampBaysMountain.com to help us in planning 2. Bring a volunteer work team to help clean-up, remodel and build 3. Refer 19-year old prospective counselors to us for next summer 4. Place funds in your church budget to scholarship campers 5. Invite our Director or Board members to speak at worship, with a class, UMW/UMM,
youth, children or other gathering at your church
Thank you for your excitement, advice, support, and prayers as the new camp is built! We are MOVED BY CAMP!
“Come and see the awesome things our God has done for us. They’ll take your breath away!” Ps 66:5
On behalf of the Board of Directors- Rev. Josh Kilbourne, Board Chair Rev. Jeff Wadley, Executive Director
Sharing the love of Christ in the Glory of God’s creation
When God’s Creation, His Word, a Community of Christ’s followers and the Holy Spirit are all present - amazing things happen. God was present at Camp Wesley Woods where He has done many wonderful things.
Camping Ministry Summer Camp In 2016, Camp Wesley Woods served a total of 837 campers over seven weeks of summer camp,
including 87 campers (8 more than 2015) from Morristown District.
Knoxville, Maryville, Morristown and Oak Ridge Districts all had an increase in the number of campers attending a Camp Wesley Woods summer camp program.
This summer the campers heard and studied the message “Come and See: ‘Come and see the awesome things our God has done for us. They’ll take your breath away.’” Psalm 66:5
There were in total 102 new commitments to Christ; 117 re-commitments, and 37 campers wanted to learn more about Jesus.
98% of campers indicated that they grew closer to God.
Two Counselor-In-Training programs provided hands on and biblical studies in leadership and counseling skills. This is a growing opportunity for older campers looking for ministry opportunities at camp and beyond. The goal is to equip the future disciple makers of Camp Wesley Woods and the United Methodist Church.
Campers worshiped through bible study & song, and challenged themselves with His protection by climbing (The Lord provided a means for a new high ropes course to be built early summer), canoeing, swimming, tubing, creek walks, camp outs, hiking, arts & crafts, and much more.
The following is the official list by which campers registered as Maryville District members by church.
Bybee UMC 1
Christ UMC 8
First UMC Dandridge 4
First UMC Jefferson City 10
First UMC Morristown 16
First UMC Newport 3
Hardin's Chapel UMC 8
Mt Zion UMC Dandridge/Mt Zion-Seahorn's Chapel 1
Noe's Chapel UMC 2
Panther Springs UMC 10
Rutledge UMC/Central-Rutledge 3
Shady Grove UMC 19
Trinity UMC Morristown 2
TOTAL 87
MIRS Thank you to the following for being a Minister-in-Residence (MIR).
Trevor Roberts; Panther Springs UMC.
Ellen McCormick & Jason McIntosh; Shady Grove UMC.
Sponsorships 108 total campers received Camp Wesley Woods scholarships to the value of $23,454.00
We very much appreciate your support of Camp Wesley Woods and look forward to continuing to
serve your church family.
Confirmation Camp Confirmation Camp was held March 2016 of which a total of 31 children attended from four churches
Confirmation Camp 2017 has been scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 3-4. Call Wesley Woods for more details.
Christmas Camp Christmas Camp 2015 saw 54 total campers
Christmas Camp 2016 is Saturday and Sunday, December 17-18. Visit camp’s website for more details.
Retreat Ministry From September 2015, through August 2016, Camp Wesley Woods has served more than 1,400 guests,
including 345 from 17 United Methodist groups.
Talk to us about how Camp Wesley Woods can partner you with your future retreat programs. We are here to support and serve your ministries.
Camp Wesley Woods provides a place apart from the distractions of daily life – even the busyness of church activities – for reflection, study, renewal and growing your church’s community.
Outdoor Education Ministry From September 2015 through August 2016, camp has served more than 3,000 students, teachers and
chaperones from 64 schools.
Camp in the Community Funded by grants, donations & support from partnering churches and districts including Morristown
District.
Served a total of 401 children in 2016, the majority of who live at or below the poverty line.
Provided outreach opportunities for partnering churches within their communities, and therefore raising community awareness of other ministries available for host churches.
2016 Morristown District Host churches (partners): Bybee UMC (35), Boyds Chapel UMC (24)
There will be changes to Camp in the Community in 2017. We will communicate to you when the details are finalized.
We very much appreciate your support of Camp Wesley Woods and look forward to continuing to serve your
church family.
Yours in Christ, Tony Lea, Director
Greetings from Camp Wesley Woods
I am writing to thank Tom Ballard and the congregations of Morristown District for
supporting Camp Wesley Woods’ scholarship program.
Early this summer, the number of campers requesting financial assistance to attend
camp was exceeding the funding available through Camp Wesley Woods. As a result,
Tom made a request to the Morristown District for financial offerings on camp’s behalf.
As a result, an additional $15,252.25 was raised from the four districts. This included
funding from 14 churches and 28 individuals or families.
Because of your heart for the children of your congregations & neighboring
communities, and because of your financial gifts, no child who wanted to attend camp
and be part of Christ’s community of believers missed out on the opportunity because
of an inability to pay.
Again, thank you for your loving support of the camp ministry. Thank you for prioritizing
a child’s spiritual development. According to camper feedback, it is most likely that
these children grew closer to God and even dedicated themselves to Christ.
Grace and Peace,
Tony Lea
Camp Director
A Ministry of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church
329 Wesley Woods Road Townsend, TN 37882-8006
Phone: (865) 448-2246 or (865) 448-6556 Fax: (865) 448-3904
[email protected] www.campwesleywoods.com
This past year ETSU Wesley Foundation board invested much time and resources into capital
improvements at the Wesley Foundation building and the Wesley parsonage now known as the Wesley
House. With the help of the Holston Conference Trustees and Holston Conference, the three supporting
districts, (Johnson City, Kingsport, and Morristown), and our board, we were able to address the moisture
issues of the Wesley building and restore the parsonage for residential usage for our Wesley students who
serve as disciple leaders for our ministry. Special thanks goes to Butch and Joyce Jones who oversaw the
completions of both projects. We set a goal to raise $70,000. The two projects together cost a little over
$70,000. I am happy to report that we were able to raise $82,000 for completion of both projects. There is
still some more work to be done on the outside of the parsonage but we are well on our way to
completion. Presently we will have four students living in the Wesley House and serving as Bible Study
Group Leaders for our ministry. With two more spaces to be filled, we anticipate that we will have all six
openings filled by the fall 2016.
Some other highlights from the year include:
Averaging 63 in attendance for our Tuesday night worship service throughout the fall and spring
semesters.
The annual barbeque and auction netted $9,649 this year. Since 2001, we have raised $329,740
through our annual barbeque and auction!! Thank you for your support and continued support for
the next one! Also, special thanks to Sam and Sharon Barnett for cooking and donating the
delicious barbecue! Our Annual Barbecue and Auction is set for October 29, 2016. Please hold
the date.
Our board gave $12,500 toward the Capital Campaign for the two building projects. This is
outstanding!
We had a fund raising banquet on April 8, 2016 called A Generous Portion. This banquet was
held at Munsey UMC and a delicious meal was served. We had some present students share
about their time serving at Wesley and several alumni also shared experiences they had. Rev.
Jerry Everley, former director of Wesley, also shared and encouraged everyone to be generous in
support of Wesley. We cleared a little of $7,000 from this special event. Special thanks to Chris
Jacobs our Assistant Director and Jessica Sanders our office manager for leadership and directing
this event.
Our regular worship service is on Tuesday night. We have a meal that is served at 6:00 pm
followed by praise music and worship with word and communion. Special thanks to all of the
churches that prepare and serve these meals to the students.
Our leadership team consists of five interns. Each intern has a ministry focus that supports the
ministry of ETSU Wesley. The five areas of focus are: Local Missions, Fellowship, Hospitality,
Campus outreach, and Recruitment. Each group serves in their area of focus in ministry
throughout the semester.
We have continued with our fall ministry to freshmen and new transfers and gearing up for this
coming fall. We had another great group of “Freshley Wesley” this year!
For our mission trip this year we went to Motown Missions located in Detroit Michigan. We
participated in mission work in inner city Detroit. We did home repair, preparing community
gardens, served bag lunches for over 200 homeless people, and put up two green houses for
community gardening during our stay in Detroit.
A fantastic worship band led by Chris Eger and Matt Sanders.
22 attended Divine Rhythm 2016!
Participated in the Shepherd's Breakfast, Crumbly House, Habitat for Humanity, Relay 4 Life and
other local missions in the Johnson City area.
Had a Super Bowl Party where we took up canned goods to give to a local food pantry on
campus.
From the Annual Auction and Barbeque we have given out 10% of the profits to local ministries
such as Buffalo Mountain Camp, Coalition for Kids, Habitat for Humanity and other ministries.
We have given away a total of $27,541.30 throughout the years since 2001!
The Bedford Transou Book Scholarship Fund was established in 2004. This book scholarship is
available to ETSU Wesley Alumni who actively participated in the Wesley Foundation while
completing their undergraduate studies at ETSU. Eligible candidates are those who are going to
seminary or pursuing other Christian related postgraduate studies. Since 2004, the Bedford
Transou Book Scholarship Fund has given out $21,668.52 in book scholarship support!
Donations to this important fund are still being encouraged and accepted.
Our mission statement continues to be:
“Reaching and encouraging students to grow deeper in their relationship in Christ through community,
discipleship, missions, and servanthood”
I am so thankful for this wonderful opportunity to serve as Director of ETSU Wesley! Once again thank
you to all the people who support us; especially ETSU Wesley Alumni, and the Johnson City, Kingsport,
and Morristown Districts. Please pray for us as we continue to work with God in the building of a culture
of discipleship here at Wesley and on the campus of East Tennessee State University.
~John Ousley, Director
BUDGET ACTUALPROJECTED INCOME
From Churches Fair Share 111,247 79,295
Interest
Total Received 111,247 79,295
Effective Pastoral Leadership
Course of Study Scholarships 2,500 950
Jubilee Project Director (Salary Support) 2,500 1,250
Multiple Small Groups and Ministry with Children, Youth and Young Adults
Youth Work 750 -
Children's Work 750 885
Young Adults 250
Wild & Wonderful Senior Adults 250
Wesley Foundation-ETSU (Note below)#1#3 8,200 10,154
Camp Wesley Woods 6,800 5,100
Spiritually Engaged Laity
Training inside the District 1,700 -
Congregational Vitality and Missional Outreach
District Mission Experience & Scholarships 1,900 250
District Hispanic Ministry 8,500 6,375
District Board of Missions 1,000 750
Authentic Worship
Lay Servant Ministry (self-supporting) (Note below)#2 106
SUB-TOTAL 35,100 25,820
Living the United Methodist Way
Sub-Total Office Expenses 66,147 41,600
Property
Maintenance/furnishings 8,500 3,193
Insurance1
Taxes 1,500 1,518
Sub-Total Property 10,000 4,711
TOTAL OFFICE AND PROPERTY 76,147 46,311
GRAND TOTAL 111,247 72,131
Note #1 Reserved Funds of $1,158 charged to this account
Note #2 Reserved Funds of $106 charged to this account
Note #3 Reserved Funds of $ 2,846 charged to this account
AssetsCash in Bank 50,702
Total Assets 50,702
Fund BalancesGeneral Fund 47,659
District Parsonage 2,217
Mission Fund 826
Total Fund Balances 50,702
Morristown District of The United Methodist Church
Treasurer's Report
August 31, 2016
Balance Sheet
9/7/2016 Morristown District Holston Conference
2017 Budget Proposal
2017 2016
Proposed Budget
Ordinary Income/ExpenseIncome
4100 · Pledges/Offerings4110 · District Apportionment 112,509$ 111,247$
Expense6100 · Payroll & People Expenses
6110 · Salary - Admin Assistant 29,870$ 29,000$ 6120 · Pension 1,792$ 1,740$ 6125 · Social Security 2,285$ 2,219$ 6130 · Health Insurance 4,812$ 6,936$ 6131 · Worker's Comp Insurance 100$ 6150 · Continuing Education
6151 · Continuing Education - DS 1,500$ 1,500$ 6152 · Continuing Education - AA 250$ 250$
Total 6150 · Continuing Education 1,750$ 1,750$
6160 · Annual Conference6161 · Annual Conference - DS 500$ 500$ 6162 · Annual Conference - AA 500$ 500$
Total 6160 · Annual Conference 1,000$ 1,000$
Total 6100 · Payroll & People Expenses 41,609$ 42,645$
6300 · Facilities6310 · Rent 13,800$ 12,552$ 6330 · Custodial Supplies 1,000$ 1,000$
Total 6300 · Facilities 14,800$ 13,552$
6400 · Administrative Expenses6410 · Office supplies 4,800$ 6,000$ 6420 · Communication Services 2,700$ 2,000$ 6430 · Office Equipment 2,500$ 1,350$ 6490 · Extra Office Help 300$
Total 6400 · Administrative Expenses 10,000$ 9,650$
6500 · Worship & Ministries
6510 - Worship 500$ 6520 · Adult Ministries 250$ 250$ 6530 · Youth Ministries 750$ 750$ 6540 · Children Ministries 750$ 750$ 6550 · Young Adult Ministries 250$ 250$ 6560 · Wesley Foundation 8,200$ 8,200$ 6565 · Camp 6,800$ 6,800$ 6570 · Course of Study Scholarships 2,000$ 2,500$ 6580 · Jubilee Project Director 2,500$ 2,500$ 6590 · Lay Servant Ministries
Total 6500 · Worship & Ministries 22,000$ 22,000$
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9/7/2016 Morristown District Holston Conference
2017 Budget Proposal
2017 2016
Proposed Budget
6600 · Other expenses6610 · Training 1,700$ 1,700$ 6630 · Special Events6690 · Contingency 300$ 300$
Total 6600 · Other expenses 2,000$ 2,000$
6700 · Missional Outreach6710 · Mission Experience & Scholarshi 1,900$ 1,900$ 6720 · Hispanic Ministry 9,200$ 8,500$ 6730 · Board of Missions 1,000$ 1,000$
Total 6700 · Missional Outreach 12,100$ 11,400$
6800 · Property Expenses6810 · Maintenance & Furnishings 8,450$ 8,500$ 6840 · Property Taxes 1,550$ 1,500$
Total 6800 · Property Expenses 10,000$ 10,000$
Total Expense 112,509$ 111,247$
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Team Role Team Relationship Name Home Church / Charge
Chair Panel of 2017 Allen, John Trinity, M
Secretary Panel of 2017 Franklin, Sherri Hills Union / McCampbell
Member Panel of 2017 Reyna, Maria Rios de Agua Viva
Member Panel of 2017 Wyke, Bryan Centenary
Member Panel of 2018 Bennington, James 1st Newport
Member Panel of 2018 Fraley, Connie Mooresburg
Member Panel of 2018 Jenkins, Gail Bradburn Hill/Mt. Plsnt
Member Panel of 2018 Laney, Robert Sneedville
Member Panel of 2019 Alexander, Alpha Bethel
Member Panel of 2019 Bass, Linda Christ
Member Panel of 2019 Bromberg, Wayne Sneedville Circuit
Member Panel of 2019 Patrick, Pat Hills Union
Member Children Brown, Kim Asbury
Member Clergy Executive Committee Representative Wood, Jared George St/Grant
ex of Member District Office Administrative Assistant Schumann, Linda First Jefferson City
Member District Superintendent Ballard, Tom District
Member Hispanic Ministries Scott, Hayden Trinity, G
Member Lay Leader Saunders, Rob Beeler's Chapel
Member Asst. Lay Leader Morelock, Greg Trinity, M
ex of Member Lay Servant Ministries Pursley, Jon Bewley's Chapel
Member Missions Coordinator Cogburn, Marta 1st Newport
Member Prayer Ministry Facilitator Spell, Rick Glendale
Member Senior Adult Ministry Coordinator Purkey, Betty 1st M'town/Trinity, M'town
Member United Methodist Men Stanton, Tom Bethel
Member United Methodist Women Forby, Margaret Tate Chapel
Member United Methodist Youth to be advised
Member Witness Coordinator Keller, John Oakland
Member Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Layer, Kate First Morristown
Member Youth Coordinator Moore, Brandan Trinity, M
ex of Member (questions of law) Terry, Brack Trinity, M
2017 District Discipleship Team
Role or Committee Name Home Church / Charge
Auditor Compton, Bill 1st Morristown
Committee on Finance Discipleship Team
Committee on Nominations Discipleship Team
Consulting Position for Legal Concerns Terry, Brack Trinity, M
Disaster Response Coordinator Jarnigan, Murrell Chestnut Grove
Treasurer Brooks, Garry First Morristown
2017 Other District Committees & Leadership Positions
Morristown District Leadership 2017
Nominees to come before District Conference
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Team Role Name Home Church / Charge Leader-
District Superin- Ballard, Tom District
Panel of 2017 Brooks, Gary Mt Zion Afton
Panel of 2017 Cain, Jim First, Jefferson City
Panel of 2017 Rodgers, Kathy Liberty Hill Sec'y
Panel of 2018 Ailey, Ronnie First Morristown
Panel of 2018 Boles, Chris Bybee
Panel of 2018 Starks, Angela First Morristown
Panel of 2019 Holt, Pam Glendale
Panel of 2019 Renner, Steve Trinity, G
Panel of 2019 Reviere, Bart Asbury Chair
2017 District Board of Trustees
2017 District Board of Church Location & Buildings
2017 District Board of Missions and Church Extension
Team Role Team Relationship Name Home Church / Charge
ex officio District Superintendent Ballard, Tom District
Member Panel of 2017 Cornett, Diana New Market
Member Panel of 2017 Jones, Guy Mosheim Central
Chair Panel of 2017 Rush, Tom Russellville
Member Panel of 2018 Franklin, Linda Grant Chapel
Member Panel of 2018 Hensley, Danny Trinity, G
Member Panel of 2018 Peters, Brad Mt Zion, Afton
Member Panel of 2019 Brown, Bill Asbury
Member Panel of 2019 Cutshaw, Mike Trinity, M
Member Panel of 2019 Hammer, Fred First White Pine
Team Role Team Relationship Name Home Church / Charge
Member Trustees Reviere, Bart Asbury
ex officio Treasurer Brooks, Garry First Morristown
Secretary Secretary to be elected by bd
Member Panel of 2019 Beamer, Bob Ottway
Member Panel of 2019 Reyna, Arturo Hispanic Ministry Coord
Member Panel of 2018 Cowan, Vicki First White Pine
Vice-Chair Panel of 2018 Rimmer, Bill Baileyton Circuit
Member Panel of 2017 Jenkins, Tom First Dandridge
Member Panel of 2017 Sibert, Hope Chestnut Hill
ex officio Missions Coordinator Cogburn, Marta 1st Newport
ex officio Lay Leader Saunders, Rob Beeler's Chapel
ex officio District Superintendent Ballard, Tom District
ex officio Discipleship Allen, John Trinity, M
Chair Chair Rush, Tom Russellville
Morristown District Leadership 2017 (continued)
Form 8
MINISTER’S HOUSING ALLOWANCE RESOLUTION For 2017
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church that Administrative Boards/Councils and/or Charge/Church Conferences annually designate in an official resolution a portion of the clergyperson’s compensation as housing allowance; and whereas, Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that the rental value of a home furnished to or by a minister of the gospel, or, the amount of a cash housing or rental allowance paid to the minister is not included in his or her gross income reporting for income tax purposes.
(Select the appropriate category below.)
Church Provided Housing THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Administrative Board/Council or Church/Charge Conference of the Charge hereby designates the amount of *$
, whose
.
for the year 2017 as a housing allowance for The Reverend
residence is at (*Use total from Line 15 on Pastor’s Support Worksheet)
Minister Provided Housing THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Administrative Board/Council or Church/Charge Conference of the Charge hereby designates the amount of *$
, whose
.
for the year 2017 as a housing allowance for The Reverend
residence is at (*Use total from Line 15 on Pastor’s Support Worksheet)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in lieu of church provided housing, the charge/church will pay annually the amount of *$ , in addition to salary, to provide housing for the minister and
family. (*Use total from Line 11 on Pastor’s Support Worksheet)
Housing allowances are meant to defray the costs incurred by said minister which directly relates to providing a home for self and family including, as applicable, any and all of the following: rent, mortgage payments and interest, furnishings, insurance, real estate taxes, utilities, maintenance and upkeep, and any other expenses directly associated with the provision of housing. The IRS rule of limitation on this benefit is the lesser amount of: 1) The amount of the housing allowance resolution as herein designated. 2) The amount actually spent for the provision of housing. 3) The fair market rental value of the home or parsonage plus all other related expenses in the particular neighborhood of the residence in question.
Date
______________________________________ District Superintendent or Designated Elder Pastor
Church or Charge Treasurer Secretary
Copies to: Pastor, D.S., Church Treasurer(s), Church file.
Morristown District 2017
District At-Large Member of Holston Annual Conference
Nominee Biographical Profile
Archer, Phillip—Panther Springs UMC: In charge of church webpage; assist in numerous roles as needed;
participated in numerous mission trips; assisted with youth & children’s ministries. Worked on worship
committee District-At-Large Member Annual Conference.
Brown, Jackie S.—First UMC Dandridge: children Sunday-school teacher; mission committee; chair evan-
gelism committee; children & youth councils; mission trips; UMW local vice president & other offices. Dis-
trict at-large member of Holston Annual Conference.
Davis, Kim—Bulls Gap First UMC: Local church: lay leader, administrative chair, UMW president, choir,
Sunday school teacher, youth leader, trustee chair, lay servant, nominations committee, lay member to
annual conference. District: at-large member to annual conference, prior member of several district
committees. Conference: young adult ministries committee; stewardship committee
Allen, John R.—Trinity UMC Morristown: Local church: finance chair, PPR chair, church council vice
chair, building committee vice chair, lay leader, lay speaker, Sunday-school teacher (39 years), choir and
handbells (55 years), certified lay minister. District: district committee ordained ministry, discipleship
team chair. District-At-Large Member Annual Conference, Usher Annual Conference. Completed leader-
ship Holston Conference.
Grubb, Carolyn—Pine Grove UMC: started teaching SS when 13 years old on 5th Sundays; taught pre-
k/middlers & adults. co-chaired youth for approximately 10 years 1970s & 80s; missions in UMW 4 years;
taught & involved in choir for many years.
historian co-chaired about 4 years at district. District-at large member to annual Conference
Jacobs, Ronald—Mulberry Gap UMC: PPR chair; serves on administrative board; district at-large member
to annual conference
Miller, Steven E.—Mt. Pisgah UMC: lay leader, song leader, adult Sunday school teacher, district at-large
member to annual conference.
Noe, Brenda—Mt. Pleasant UMC Greeneville: Attended annual yearly since 1977 in various capacities
including district at-large member. Local church: missions committee, PPR chair, nurture and member-
ship care; adult Sunday school teacher. Served as UMW president and on education, youth, and chil-
dren’s ministries committees.
McCormick, Ellen—Shady Grove UMC: children’s minister; hospitality team member; youth team mem-
ber; mission team member
Pursley, Marcella—Bewley’s Chapel UMC: “I am pleased to serve the Lord in our Church. I serve as youth
leader, Sunday School secretary, UMW vice president, as well as serving as a Member at Large to Holston An-
nual Conference in the past. I consider the responsibility of representing the Laity of Morristown District as
well as Holston Conference a great privilege and solemn responsibility.”
Scott, Debra—Trinity UMC Greeneville: local church—children’s Sunday-school teacher, children’s council,
administrative church council; work with Trinity after-school program, Member Invite Team and Choir. Dis-
trict—Hispanic committee board and past district at-large member of annual conference.
Scott, Haden—Trinity UMC Greeneville: local church — Trinity Church Council, Sunday school teacher, lay
servant. Chair TUMC Invite team. District: discipleship team, Hispanic ministry committee chair, past dis-
trict at-large member of annual conference.
Smith, Kathy—Strawberry Plains UMC: pianist, Sunday School teacher, pre-school; NOW committee mem-
ber; local church lay speaker; served as both local church lay member and district member-at-large to annu-
al conference
Schumann, Linda—First UMC Jefferson City: current local church: lay leader, congregational ministries co-
ordinator, missions leadership, SPRC, nominations & leadership development, worship team media coordina-
tor, webmaster; prior local church: youth ministries, college/young adult ministries, children’s Sunday school
teacher. District discipleship team, district administrative assistant. Conference Board of Camping & Re-
treats elect, Leadership Holston nominee.
Salyers, Reba—Mt. Zion UMC, Afton: current local church—UMW vice president; asst. lay leader; vision
committee; assistant adult Sunday-school teacher; choir. Prior local: lay member to annual conference;
UMW president; administrative council chair; Sunday school superintendent; outreach committee chair, VBS
director. Past district at-large member to AC, UMW social action coordinator; UMW committee on nomina-
tions chair. Past conference—UMW secretary, UMW committee on nominations chair.
Williams, Peggy E.—Mt. Zion UMC, Afton: local church: outreach committee, Holston Home ambassador,
Local UMW president, membership. District UMW treasurer, social action, nominations. District at-large
member Holston Annual Conference. Conference UMW nominations.
Williams, Sharon—Bulls Gap First UMC: children’s Sunday school teacher; outreach chair and outreach
committee member, UMW vice-president, lay speaker. District at-large-member to annual conference
White, Dorothy W.—First UMC White Pine: 2016 Board of Trustees; President-United Methodist Women,
White Pine First.
Starks, Olivia—First UMC Morristown: CCYM secretary 2015-2016, serve on youth rebuilding team to
strengthen group; CCYM vice president 2016-2017. District at-large member to annual conference (youth
representative)
Stanton, Pat—Bethel UMC: Local church call to action committee. District at-large member to annual
conference.
2017 Morristown District Apportionment
Church Name
2017
apportionment
2016
apportionment % change
Antioch UMC 376$ 312$ 21%
Asbury UMC 9,389$ 9,535$ -2%
Baileyton UMC 712$ 595$ 20%
Bales Chapel UMC 299$ 385$ -22%
Beeler's Chapel UMC 263$ 213$ 23%
Beth Car UMC 593$ 501$ 18%
Bethel UMC 699$ 748$ -7%
Bewley's Chapel UMC 377$ 368$ 2%
Bogart's Chapel UMC 183$ 152$ 20%
Boyd Chapel UMC 214$ 243$ -12%
Bradburn Hill UMC 797$ 851$ -6%
Bruner's Grove UMC 445$ 512$ -13%
Burchfield Memorial UMC 610$ 411$ 48%
Bybee UMC 596$ 633$ -6%
Carter's Chapel UMC 253$ 277$ -9%
Carter's Station UMC 461$ 524$ -12%
Caton's Grove UMC 343$ 290$ 18%
Cedar Grove UMC New Market 485$ 438$ 11%
Cedar Grove UMC Rutledge 209$ 201$ 4%
Centenary UMC 2,122$ 1,904$ 11%
Central UMC Bean Station 775$ 775$ 0%
Chestnut Grove UMC 134$ 212$ -37%
Chestnut Hill UMC 696$ 659$ 6%
Christ UMC 2,288$ 2,679$ -15%
Dotson's Campground UMC 68$ 70$ -3%
Doty's Chapel UMC 149$ 147$ 1%
Ebenezer UMC 514$ 316$ 63%
Economy UMC 917$ 1,037$ -12%
Edward's Chapel UMC 206$ 199$ 4%
Fairview UMC -$ 10$ -100%
First UMC Bulls Gap 746$ 888$ -16%
First UMC Dandridge 4,992$ 4,321$ 16%
First UMC Jefferson City 5,144$ 4,943$ 4%
First UMC Morristown 16,286$ 15,512$ 5%
First UMC Newport 6,285$ 6,206$ 1%
First UMC White Pine 1,977$ 1,953$ 1%
Fowler's Grove UMC 72$ 142$ -49%
George Street UMC 537$ 559$ -4%
Glendale UMC 627$ 608$ 3%
Grant UMC 1,184$ 1,199$ -1%
Hardin's Chapel UMC 1,096$ 1,101$ 0%
Harmon's Valley UMC 220$ 160$ 38%
Harned's Chapel UMC 596$ 749$ -20%
Hartman's Chapel UMC 775$ 738$ 5%
HC-Morristown Hispanic Ministry -$
Hills Union UMC 605$ 713$ -15%
Hunt's Chapel UMC 199$ 229$ -13%
Jones Chapel UMC 246$ 238$ 3%
Joppa UMC 346$ 261$ 33%
Lawson's Chapel UMC 293$ 106$ 176%
Liberty Hill UMC 1,427$ 1,449$ -2%
Love's Memorial UMC 766$ 802$ -4%
Mary's Chapel UMC 617$ 616$ 0%
2017 Morristown District Apportionment
McCampbell UMC 369$ 364$ 1%
Midway UMC 184$ 168$ 10%
Mooresburg UMC 515$ 648$ -21%
Mosheim Central UMC 365$ 424$ -14%
Mt Airy UMC 749$ 837$ -11%
Mt Carmel UMC Greeneville 215$ 232$ -7%
Mt Carmel UMC Mosheim 188$ 204$ -8%
Mt Hebron UMC 1,382$ 1,499$ -8%
Mt Hope UMC 418$ 447$ -6%
Mt Pisgah UMC 212$ 206$ 3%
Mt Pleasant UMC Greeneville 1,090$ 1,266$ -14%
Mt Pleasant UMC Talbott 570$ 634$ -10%
Mt Pleasant UMC Thorn Hill 67$ 131$ -49%
Mt Sinai UMC -$ 33$ -100%
Mt Zion UMC 2,291$ 2,074$ 10%
Mt Zion UMC Dandridge 879$ 951$ -8%
Mulberry Gap UMC 98$ 189$ -48%
New Market UMC 566$ 570$ -1%
Noe's Chapel UMC 1,527$ 1,497$ 2%
O & S Chapel UMC 426$ 509$ -16%
Oakland UMC 379$ 415$ -9%
Ottway UMC 882$ 935$ -6%
Oven Creek UMC 257$ 270$ -5%
Panther Springs UMC 4,460$ 4,520$ -1%
Parrottsville UMC 1,094$ 1,234$ -11%
Pine Grove UMC 961$ 981$ -2%
Pleasant Valley UMC 236$ 253$ -7%
Pruitt Hill UMC 242$ 261$ -7%
Rehobeth UMC 34$ 51$ -33%
River Hill UMC 171$ 186$ -8%
Romeo UMC 1,318$ 1,355$ -3%
Russellville UMC 572$ 535$ 7%
Rutledge UMC 879$ 953$ -8%
Seahorn's Chapel UMC 67$ 69$ -3%
Shady Grove UMC 3,719$ 2,401$ 55%
Shiloh UMC Rutledge 643$ 699$ -8%
Shiloh UMC Sneedville 41$ 50$ -18%
Sneedville UMC 827$ 774$ 7%
St Clair UMC 174$ 157$ 11%
Strawberry Plains UMC 1,262$ 1,366$ -8%
Sulphur Springs UMC 78$ 90$ -13%
Talley's Chapel UMC 117$ 118$ -1%
Tate Chapel UMC 357$ 298$ 20%
Trinity UMC Greeneville 4,337$ 5,089$ -15%
Trinity UMC Morristown 4,809$ 4,300$ 12%
Union UMC 201$ 266$ -24%
Warrensburg UMC 93$ 75$ 24%
Watkins Chapel UMC 235$ 273$ -14%
Weems Chapel UMC 127$ 137$ -7%
Wesley's Chapel UMC Dandridge 347$ 286$ 21%
Wesley's Chapel UMC Greeneville 333$ 294$ 13%
Whittenburg UMC 133$ 154$ -14%
Woodlawn UMC Newport 615$ 643$ -4%
Zion UMC 313$ 354$ -12%
Financial Giving Recognition 2015
Morristown District’s 2015 Church Recognitions
Twenty-nine churches are recognized for 100% tithing to Holston Conference in 2015. An additional fifty-five churches not only tithed at 100%, but provided funds to four separate mission categories, thereby achieving the Five-Star Financial Giving recognition. Certificates will be available immediately before and after the district conference or may be picked up in the district office through October. Way to go!
100% Tithe Antioch UMC Baileyton UMC Beth Car UMC Centenary UMC Chestnut Grove UMC Dotson's Campground First UMC Bulls Gap Fowler's Grove UMC George Street UMC Hunt's Chapel UMC Jones Chapel UMC Lawson's Chapel UMC Mosheim Central UMC Mt Carmel UMC Mosheim Mt Hope UMC Mt Pleasant UMC Talbott Mt Pleasant UMC Thorn Hill Mt Zion UMC Dandridge O & S Chapel UMC Oven Creek UMC River Hill UMC Russellville UMC Rutledge UMC Sneedville UMC Sulphur Springs UMC Watkins Chapel UMC Wesley's Chapel UMC Dandridge Wesley's Chapel UMC Greeneville Whittenburg UMC
Five-Star Asbury UMC Bales Chapel UMC Bethel UMC Bogart's Chapel UMC Boyd Chapel UMC Bradburn Hill UMC Bybee UMC Carter's Chapel UMC Carter's Station UMC Caton's Grove UMC Cedar Grove UMC Rutledge Chestnut Hill UMC Christ UMC Economy UMC Edward's Chapel UMC First UMC Dandridge First UMC Jefferson City First UMC Morristown First UMC Newport First UMC White Pine Glendale UMC Grant UMC Hardin's Chapel UMC Harmon's Valley UMC Harned's Chapel UMC Hartman's Chapel UMC Hills Union UMC Joppa UMC Liberty Hill UMC Love's Memorial UMC Mary's Chapel UMC McCampbell UMC Midway UMC Mooresburg UMC Mt Airy UMC
Five-Star-continued
Mt Carmel UMC, Greeneville Mt Hebron UMC Mt Pleasant UMC Greeneville Mt Zion UMC New Market UMC Noe's Chapel UMC Oakland UMC Ottway UMC Panther Springs UMC Parrottsville UMC Pine Grove UMC Romeo UMC Seahorn's Chapel UMC Shady Grove UMC Shiloh UMC Rutledge Strawberry Plains UMC Talley's Chapel UMC Trinity UMC Morristown Weems Chapel UMC Woodlawn UMC Newport Zion UMC
Churches of Excellence in Evangelism - 2015 Morristown District’s 2015 Church Recognitions
The churches listed below achieved a level of commitment to evangelism as measured by Holston Annual Conference standards of professions of faith, membership growth, worship attendance, Sunday School attendance, small groups, new classes, lay visitation, renewal events, discipleship programs, and community ministries. Halleluiah! Certificates will be available immediately before and after district conference or may be picked up in the district office through October.
GOLD First, Dandridge First, Morristown Ottway Shady Grove Trinity, Morristown
SILVER Baileyton Cedar Grove, New Market Liberty Hill Mt. Pleasant, Greeneville Mt. Zion, Afton Pine Grove Shiloh, Rutledge
BRONZE Antioch Bruner’s Grove Bybee Centenary Chestnut Hill First, Jefferson City First, Newport George Street Hardin’s Chapel Hunt’s Chapel Mary’s Chapel Mt. Hebron Mt. Zion, Dandridge Mulberry Gap New Market Oakland Whittenburg Woodlawn
HONORABLE MENTION Beth Car Caton’s Grove Christ Ebenezer First, White Pine Grant Chapel Hartman’s Chapel Hills Union Jones Chapel Love’s Memorial McCampbell Mt. Carmel, Greeneville Mt. Pleasant, Talbott Parrottsville Pleasant Valley Seahorn’s Chapel Sulphur Springs Talley’s Chapel Trinity, Greeneville Watkins Chapel Weems Chapel Wesley’s Chapel, Greeneville
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