NORTH ALABAMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE · NORTH ALABAMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2015 JOURNAL VOLUME II North Alabama Annual Conference 2015 For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have

NORTH ALABAMAANNUAL CONFERENCE

2015 JOURNAL VOLUME II

North Alabama Annual Conference 2015

For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s

will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every

good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.Colossians 1: 9-10

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

Clergy StatusAF—Affiliate MemberAM—Associate MemberDM—Diaconal MinisterDMR—Retired Diaconal MinisterFD—Deacon in Full ConnectionFE—Elder in Full ConnectionFL—Full-Time Local PastorOE—Elder from Other ConferenceOF—Full Member of Another DenominationOP—Provisional Member from Other ConferencePD—Provisional DeaconPE—Provisional ElderPL—Part-Time Local PastorRA—Retired Associate MemberRD—Retired DeaconRE—Retired ElderRL—Retired Local PastorROC—Retired Other ClergySP—Student Local PastorSY—Supply Pastor

DistrictsCE—CentralCH—CheahaML—Mountain LakesNE—NortheastNW—NorthwestSC—South CentralSE—SoutheastSW—Southwest

Additional AbbreviationsBOOM—Board of Ordained MinistryCOSROW—Commission on the Status and Role of WomenDS—District SuperintendentGBCS—General Board of Church and SocietyGBGM—General Board of Global MinistriesGBHEM—General Board of Higher Education and MinistryGBOD—General Board of DiscipleshipGBOPHB—General Board of Pension and Health BenefitsGCAH—General Commission on Archives and HistoryGCFA—General Council on Finance and AdministrationGCOM—General Council on MinistriesGCORR—General Commission on Religion and RaceSEJ—Southeastern JurisdictionUMCOR—United Methodist Committee on ReliefUMM—United Methodist MenUMW—United Methodist WomenUMVIM—United Methodist Volunteers in Mission

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NORTH ALABAMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2015

Journal of the North Alabama Conferenceof the United Methodist Church898 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 352041-800-239-7950205-226-7950www.umcna.org

2015 North Alabama Conference SessionMay 31-June 2, 2015Birmingham-Southern CollegeBirmingham, Alabama

The 2012 Book of Discipline, ¶724 states that “... an annual conference, local church, or other body within The United Methodist Church that is composed of unitingunits with differing dates of origin, shall use as the dateof its founding the date of the older or oldest of the uniting units ....”

Historical Organizations of the North Alabama Conference• Entrance of Methodism into Alabama through Matthew P. Sturdivant, 1808• Alabama Conference, Methodist Protestant Church, Organized 1829• Alabama Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Organized 1846• Alabama Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, Organized 1867• North Alabama Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Organized 1870• Central Alabama Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, Organized 1876• Uniting Conference, The Methodist Church, 1939• Merger Conference, The United Methodist Church, 1968• Merger Conference, North Alabama Conference and Central Alabama Conference, Making the North

Alabama Conference, Organized 1972• The One Hundred Forty-Sixth Annual Session of the North Alabama Conference since Organization in 1870• The Forty-Third Session of the North Alabama Conference since Organization Introduction in 1972.

Vision of the North Alabama ConferenceSpiritual leaders empowering life-giving congregations to transform the world.

Mission of the North Alabama ConferenceDiscover, Develop and Deploy Spiritual Leaders to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

Conference PrioritiesNew Faith Communities, Worship Services, Ministries to reach new personsHealthy CongregationsEthnic MinistriesMinistry with the Poor

Debra Wallace-PadgettPresiding Bishop

Clauzell WilliamsConference Secretary

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President, Council on Finance & AdministrationHaig WrightPO Box 1309Jasper AL [email protected]

Director, Connectional Ministries (¶608)Linda Holland898 Arkadelphia RdBirmingham AL [email protected]

Conference SecretaryRev. Clauzell WilliamsPO Box 311286Birmingham AL [email protected]

Conference Journal EditorLyn Cosby898 Arkadelphia RdBirmingham AL [email protected]

Conference StatisticianRev. Stephen BenefieldPO Box 730Lacey's Spring AL [email protected]

Conference TreasurerScott Selman898 Arkadelphia RdBirmingham AL [email protected]

Director of Communication (¶609)Danette Clifton898 Arkadelphia RdBirmingham AL [email protected]

Chairperson, Commission on Equitable CompensationRev. Mary Bendall2035 Hwy 58Helena AL [email protected]

President, Board of TrusteesRev. Joe AckerPO Box 932Fayette AL [email protected]

Officers of the Annual Conference

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A—Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

B—Leadership and Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

C—Daily Proceedings (Minutes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

D—Business of the Annual Conference Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

E—Clergy Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

F—Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

G—Memoirs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

H—Roll of the Dead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227

I—Historical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

J—Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239

K—Pastoral Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247

L—Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321

M—Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457

Table of Contents

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Administrative Review Board*Chairperson: Rev. Vicki CaterThree Clergy Members in Full Connection: Rev. Vicki Cater, Rev. Alan Head, Rev. Ted PetersonTwo Alternate Clergy Members in Full Connection: Rev. Brandon Harris, Rev. Clauzell Williams

Adult Discipleship TeamChairperson: Rev. Peter von Herrmann Staff Representative: Lyn CosbyMembers-at-Large: Beth Green, Rev. Caitlin Harper, Anne Jolly, Kathleen Lalor, Jessica Lane, Rev. Paul Lawler, Crissa Letson, Janet Nabors, Rev. Mark Parris, Rev. Rich Patsios, Rev. Roger Short, Annie Skinner, Stephanie Sparks, Rev. Steve WestPrayer TeamRev. Jeff Armbrester, Rev. Alan Beasley, Bob Bentley, Rev. Dean Bowers, Kim Bryan, Rev. Paula Calhoun, Lyn Cosby, Rev. Joanne Finley, Courtney Haden, Bentley Patrick, Rev. Daniel Pope, Rev. Belinda Rives, Rev. Judy Shepherd, Rev. Roger Short, Rev. Joyce Snyder, Pam Townsend, Rev. Amy Parsons Vaughn, Rev. Peter von Herrmann, Rev. Rusty Williams, Lisa Wolfe

Advocacy for Social Justice TeamConvenor: Rev. R.G. LyonsStaff Representative: Rev. Matt LaceyRev. Dale Capron, Rev. Sallie Colwick, Rev. Dedric Cowser, Rev. Amy DeWitte, Lynn Douglas, Rev. Tom Duley, Brandon Fountain, Rev. Mike Harper, Rev. Russell Hestley, Rev. Carrie Kramer Jones, Betty Likis, Rev. Minnie Stovall, Chuck Vedane, Deb Wade

Annual Conference Meeting TeamMike Arnold, Peter Banish, Nancy Beard, Sara Bryant, Emily Chastain, Danette Clifton, Rev. Sherill Clontz, Rev. Dale Cohen, Rev. Nancy Cole, Mary Cook, Lyn Cosby, Micah Dormann, Regina Ergle, John Fleischauer, Johnny Frazier, Chris Greene, Lynette Hancock, Rev. Wayne Hicks, Rev. Lonna Lynn Higgs, Rev. Jack Hinnen, Linda Holland, Rev. Mike Holly, Jilda Hulsey, Jessica Karr, Rev. Randy Kelley, Rev. Matt Lacey, Rev. Robert Lancaster, Karen Long, Steve Lyles, Rev. Doris McCullers, Don Neal, Cindi Patsios, Rev. Melisa Saccucci, Rev. Timothy Saccucci, Rev. Ron Schultz, Mary Simpson, Laura Sisson, Amy Sizemore, Eula Thompson, Deb Wade, Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett, Rev. Clauzell Williams, Rev. Mitchell Williams

Archives and History, Commission onChairperson: Nell BerryVice Chairperson: Caroline ThompsonArchivist: Dr. Guy HubbsSecretary: Louise WoodallFinance Chair: Rev. George CobbDirectors: Michelle Andrews, Rev. James Berry, Rev. George Cobb, Dwight Dillard, Pauline Ellison, Leone Norris, Ann Neighbors, Rev. Wylheme Ragland, Becky Scarborough, Janice Schneider, Nancy Van ValkenburghHonorary Members: Mary Gragg, Dr. Kenneth Johnson, Annie Ford Wheeler, Dr. Glynn WheelerStaff Representative: Rev. Nancy ColeHistorical SocietyChairperson: Rev. Pete WestSecretary/Treasurer: Geneva BlackburnMembership Secretary: Caroline ThompsonOfficer: Dan Fulenwider

Communication TeamDirector: Danette Clifton Assistant Director: Lyn CosbySupport Staff: Mary Simpson

Conference Investments Team†Chairperson: Sam Donnell, Jr.Chairperson, Council on Finance: Haig WrightConference Treasurer: Scott SelmanMembers-at-Large: Clark Collier, John Howell, Brad Osborne, James Tingle

Conference Relations Committee*Chairperson: Rev. Bill BrunsonJeff Murrell, Rev. Hughey Reynolds, Rev. Bryan Sisson, Jan Thompson, LaVone Warren

Annual Conference Ministry TeamsThe composition and duties of each committee are outlined in the North Alabama

Conference Ministry Rationale found in the 2015 Journal Volume I, pp. 16-26.† Quadrennial team (elected every four years in accordance with the 2012 Book of Discipline and the Standing Rules of the North Alabama Conference).

*Teams appointed by the Bishop and listed in this report for informational purposes only.^Deaconess and Home Missioner appointments set by the United Methodist Women national office and fixed during the Annual Conference session.

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Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW)Chairperson: Eula ThompsonVice-Chairperson: Rev. Rachel GoniaCentral: Rev. Marian NewCheaha: Rev. Abi Carlisle-WilkeMountain Lakes: Aimee KilgoNortheast: Mary ScalesNorthwest: Rev. Amy HowardSouth Central: Cristin DedmonSoutheast: Rev. Shirleen HarveySouthwest: Rev. Victoria (Tori) HastingsStaff Representative: Emily Nelms ChastainUMW Representative: TBDUMM Representative: Tony WallingsfordMembers-at-Large: James Andrews, Rev. Stephanie Arnold, Linda Bentley, Charlene Gaines, Rev. Sherry Harris, Rev. Carrie Kramer Jones, Rev. Becky Lowery, JoAnne Minnitt, Rev. Joy Morgan, Rev. Belinda Rives, Rosslyn Singleton, Julie Gray Talley, Rev. Dorothy Ann Webster, Rev. Fred Webster

Deaconess / Home Missioner Appointments^Central: Judy Poole (Executive Director, United Methodist Center for Senior Citizens)Northeast: Carol Gullatt (Leave of Absence – Study), Jeff Murrell (Environmental Project Manager, US Department of Energy)South Central: Minnie M. Wright (Chaplain Resident, G.V. Montgomery VA Medical Center)Southeast: Joanne Finley (Lay Supply Pastor, Haven Chapel UMC)

Disability Ministries TeamChairperson: Susan LeeSpiritual Guide: Deb WadeCentral: JoAnne MinnittCheaha: Joyce FrenchMountain Lakes: Kim WoodinNortheast: Rhonda RitterNorthwest: Deb Wade, Beth RozearSouth Central: Danny GrantSoutheast: Rose WoodSouthwest: Rev. Joyce SnyderMember-at-Large: Flossie Cromwell

Disaster Response TeamDirector of Missions and Advocacy: Rev. Matt LaceyEarly Response Training, Conference Disaster Response and Recovery Team Coordinator: Rev. Randy BurbankDistrict Disaster Response CoordinatorsCentral: Tina HardyCheaha: Bill Prestridge Sr., Buddy Williams, Rev. Chuck WorleyMountain Lakes: Rev. David HolmesNortheast: Rev. David Tubbs, Fred HeddensNorthwest: Rev. Sam Hayes, Rev. Mike Hendon , Rev. Marvin McCormickSouth Central: Ken ClementsSoutheast District: Rev. David BaileySouthwest District: Rev. Rock StoneDisaster Recovery Volunteer Coordinator: Lori Feist

Episcopacy†, Committee onChairperson: Rev. Andy Wolfe (13)Conference Lay Leader: Steve LylesBishop: Debra Wallace-PadgettSEJ Representative: Rev. Mark ParrisEpiscopal Residence Representative: Sandy ReynoldsMembers-at-Large: Rev. Bill Brunson (13), Rev. Glenn Connor (08), Heather Eubanks (08), Julia Griffith (12), Rev. Alan Head (08), Rev. Julie Holly (12), Rev. Carrie Kramer Jones (12), Robert Lewis III (10), Wilson Nash (12), Sandy Reynolds (12), Carol Toney (12)

Episcopal Residence TeamChairperson: Sandy ReynoldsTrustees Designate: Joe AckerFinance Designate: Scott SelmanCommittee on Episcopacy Designate: Sandy ReynoldsMembers-at-Large: Angela Alford, Marvin McKinley, Dianne Morgan, Mary Morgan, Nancy Richey, Dawn Wolfe

Equitable Compensation†, Commission onChairperson: Rev. Mary Bendall (12)Vice Chairperson: Jim Furio (08)Conference Treasurer: Scott SelmanConference Controller: Johnny FrazierCabinet Representative: Rev. Bob Alford (12)Members-at-Large: Rev. Tim Barnes (08), Rev. Mary Bendall (12), Denise Cone (12), Tony Fables (08), Jim Furio (08), Rev. Rachel Gonia (12), Rev. Chris Herbert (12), Rev. Ron Howard (08), Matthew Laird (12), Dian Long (08), Sarah Louise Smith (08), Rev. Jonathan Todd (08)

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Ethnic Ministries TeamExecutive Director: Rev. Clinton HubbardDirector of Connectional Ministries: Linda HollandMembers-at-Large: Rev. Jeanet Burreucos Xicohtencatl, Rev. Charles Calhoun, Rev. Dedric Cowser, Rev. Randy Kelley, Rev. Tiwirai Kufarimai, Rev. Claudia Lewis, Rodney Parker, Rev. Rod Stallworth, Rev. Billy WeemsHispanic Ministries TeamChairperson: Rev. Charles CalhounMembers-at-Large: Rev. Jeanet Berruecos Xicohtencatl, Alpidio Bernardino, Rev. Gene LankfordNative American Ministries TeamChairperson: Rev. Dale ClemMembers-at-Large: Rev. David Commer, Brenda Kent, Brian Watson, Rev. Sidne Martin, Judy Englehart, Larry Sligh, Rev. Kim Teehan, Rev. Billy Weems, Rev. Woody Woodin

Evangelism TeamConvenor: Rev. Michael MillerMembers-at-Large: Rev. Shane Harris, Rev. John Kearns, Matt Kiser, Rev. Adlene Kufarimai, Rev. Tiwarai Kufarimai, Jerry Moss, Rev. Marcus Singleton, Rev. Vaughn Stafford

Finance and Administration,† Council onPresident: Haig Wright (12)Vice President: Rev. Alex Beaube (10)Secretary: Garey Morrison (08)Conference Treasurer: Scott SelmanConference Controller: Johnny FrazierDirector of Connectional Ministries: Linda HollandConference Lay Leader: Steve LylesNorth Alabama United Methodist Foundation: Charlie CarltonGeneral Council on Finance and Administration: Zac RiddleCabinet Representative: Rev. Bol AlfordBishop: Debra Wallace-PadgettMembers-at-Large: Rev. Kenny Baskins (12), Kenny Clemons (12), Bruce Dempsey (08), Rev. Joey Elmore (12), Mary Frances Guthrie (14), Rev. Brandon Harris (12), Rev. James Haskins (12), Scotty Howell (10), Wallace Lyons (10)

Higher Education and Campus Ministry†, Board ofChairperson: Rev. Brian Erickson (12)Cabinet Representatives: Rev. Kelly Clem, Rev. Roger ThompsonDirector of Connectional Ministries: Linda HollandAll North Alabama Wesley Foundation DirectorsMembers-at-Large: Angela Barnhart (08), Rev. Albertha Boddie-Boykin (08), Emily Nelms Chastain (15), Rev. Chris Cone (08), Rev. Stephen Fincher (15), Rev. Monica Harbarger (09), Rev. Brandon Harris (11), Rev. Arthur Harrison (13), Rev. Zeke Haselden (08), Sherrie Hiett (15), Rev. Mike Holly (08), Lauren Hughes (15), Rhonda Leggio Loggins (08), Jeff Murrell (08), Rev. Todd Owen (15), Rev. Jaime Pangman (13), Rev. Matt Reed (08), Rev. Miriam Smith (14), Chuck Terrell (13), Rev. Malinda Weaver (13), Polly Whitten (08), Rev. Trav Wilson (14)

Lay Ministry TeamConference Lay Leader: Steve LylesDirector of Lay Servant Ministries: Becky WalkerBishop: Debra Wallace-PadgettDirector of Connectional Ministries: Linda HollandDistrict Lay LeadersCentral: Anne JollyCheaha: Teresa HarrisMountain Lakes: Gail Hiett, Joey AmbersonNortheast: Betty Zoller, T. PoeNorthwest: Keith RussellSouth Central: Charlie CarltonSoutheast: Bob NeighborsSouthwest: Ray Alexander, Maurice StuckeyPast Conference Lay Leaders: Ellen Harris, Frances Moore

Ministerial Integrity*, Committee onChairperson: Rev. Ricky SmithVictim Advocate: Kay KnowltonConference Response Team (CRT): John Douglass, Rev. Denise Mullaney, Rev. Herb Robertson, Deborah Thompson, Cornelia Turnbow, Rev. Frank Turnbow, Rev. Fred WebsterTraining Team: Rev. Mary Bendall, Rev. Abi Carlisle-Wilke, Rev. Glenn Connor, Rev. Dedric Cowser, Carolyn Douglass, Rev. Sheri Ferguson, Rev. Brandon Harris, Rev. Tiwirai Kufarimai, Rev. Chris Montgomery, Rev. Amanda Rochelle, Rev. Ricky Smith, Rev. Byron Vance, Rev. Clauzell Williams, Ramona YarbroughSupport Team: Ellen Harris, Barbara Lee, Terry McElheney (Conference Attorney), Dawn WolfeVictim Phone Contact: Jan Conway


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Mission Congregation TeamRev. Bob Alford, Rev. Deborah Epley, Rev. Hong-il Ji, Rev. Matt Lacey, Rev. Al Lewis, Rev. Tom Parrish, Ann Perry, Rev. Macedonio Robiero, Rev. Ron Schultz, Rev. Richard Stryker, Rev. Roger Thompson

Missions TeamStaff Representative: Rev. Matt LaceyPeace and Justice Coordinator: Rev. Kanunu Emmanuel BusambwaSIFAT Representative: Tom CorsonCentral: Rev. Mike ButlerCheaha: Bill Prestridge, Rev. Chuck WorleyMountain Lakes: Rev. Alex Beaube, Kenneth Jones, Rev. Carrie Kramer JonesNortheast: Rev. Todd OwenNorthwest: Rev. Sam HayesSouth Central: Rev. Matt Lacey, Rev. R.G. Wilson-LyonsSoutheast: Rev. Cecelia Broome, Rev. Sidne MartinSouthwest: Rev. Jeff Armbrester, Rev. Ryan Karr

Missions Personnel TeamChairperson: Rev. Dale ClemMembers-at-Large: Rev. Kelly Clem, Rev. Patrick Friday, Rev. Matt Lacey

New Church TeamExtended Cabinet Representative: Rev. Richard Hunter, Executive Director of New Church DevelopmentMembers-at-Large: Rick Batson, Charlie Carlton, Rev. Lyle Holland, Rev. Thomas Muhomba, Rev. Suzanne KatschkeCenter for Congregational Development (DesignLab Huntsville)Director: Rev. Matt JonesBoard of Directors: Rev. Dale Cohen, Dr. Ron Martoia, Dr. Kim Griffith

Nominations TeamChairperson: Bishop Debra Wallace-PadgettSecretary: Director of Connectional Ministries, Linda HollandCentral: Rev. Ron Gonia, Jerry SwaffordCheaha: Rev. Alex Oberneder, Bill PrestridgeMountain Lakes: Marvin Barron, Rev. Lee BryantNortheast: Rev. Todd Owen, Carol ToneyNorthwest: John Hardeman, Rev. Gary HeathcockSouth Central: Charlie Carlton, Rev. Julie HollySoutheast: Rev. Todd Henderson, Johnnie TankersleySouthwest: Bobby Boothe, Rev. John VerciglioConference Lay Leader: Steve LylesConference Secretary: Rev. Clauzell WilliamsExecutive Director of Ordained Ministry: Rev. Ron SchultzReligion and Race Representative: Eula Thompson, COSROWDistrict Superintendents, District Lay Leaders

Ordained Ministry*†, Board ofChairperson: Rev. Rick OwenVice Chairperson: Rev. Sherry HarrisSecretary: Rev. Michael DensmoreCabinet Representatives: Rev. Sherill Clontz, Rev. Roger ThompsonExecutive Director: Rev. Ron SchultzOrder of Elders Chairperson: Rev. Steve WestOrder of Deacons Chairperson: Rev. John BaileyMembers-at-Large: Rev. Charles Alexander, Rev. David Barnhart, LaVeeda Battle, Rev. Bill Brunson, Rev. Michael Burgess, Rev. Nathan Carden, Rev. Glenn Connor, Rev. Dedric Cowser, Calvin Durham, Rev. Ron Gonia, Rev. John Hill, Rev. Paul Hillard, Rev. Jack Hinnen, Rev. Lyle Holland, Rev. Julie Holly, Rev. Mikah Hudson, Rev. Tammy Jackson, Dave Jensen, Rev. Suzanne Katschke, Rev. Tiwirai Kufarimai, Rev. Robert Lancaster, Rev. Wade Langer, Rev. Don Mauldin, Rev. Kipp McClurg, Rev. Denise Mullaney, Larry Northington, Mike O’Kelley, Rev. Kevin Payne, Rev. Henry Prater, Rev. Hughey Reynolds, Rev. Sherri Reynolds, Rev. Bryan Sisson, Laura Sisson, Karen Smith, Rev. Matthew Smith, Dr. Nathan Smith, Rev. Mike Spivey, Jan Thompson, LaVone Warren, Rev. Mitchell Williams, Rev. Kenny Windsor, Rev. Andy Wolfe, Rev. Chuck Worley

Pension and Health Benefits, Board ofChairperson: Brant Sanders (10)Vice Chairperson: Phillip Young (10)Secretary: Kathleen King (10)Conference Treasurer and Benefits Officer: Scott SelmanConference Controller: Johnny FrazierDirector of Connectional Ministries: Linda HollandNorth Alabama United Methodist Foundation: Charlie CarltonARMS Representative: Rev. Tom DuleyGeneral Board of Pension and Health Benefits: Scott SelmanCabinet Representative: Rev. Lewis ArcherMembers-at-Large: Sara Bradley (14), Josh Bryant (14), Rev. Kanunu Busambwa (14), Rev. Ian Butler (10), Dorothy Cook (14), Rev. Amy DeWitte (12), Rev. Ken Dunivant (12), Rev. Kathy Griffith (08), Rev. Peter Hawker (14), Rev. Paul Hillard (14), Rev. Bo Lloyd (14), Olene McGowen (14), Rev. Mickey Morgan (10), Pat Owen (12), Tommy Spraggins (10), Rev. Dorothy Stabler Scott (12), Scott Stone (10), Rev. Melody Traylor (09), Byron Reed (07), Phillip Young (10)


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Personnel Team†Chairperson: Rev. Michael Densmore (11)Conference Treasurer: Scott SelmanDirector of Connectional Ministries: Linda HollandExecutive Director of Ordained Ministry: Rev. Ron SchultzBishop: Debra Wallace-PadgettMembers-at-Large: Ashley Anderson (10), Rev. Patsy Carlberg (11), Betsy Guy (11), Matt Hodges (10), Carol Lee (11), Larry Lowe (10), JoAnne Minnitt (09), Rev. Alex Oberneder (11)

Procedures and Petitions, Committee onConvenor: Keith RussellAdvisor: Anne WheelerConference Secretary: Rev. Clauzell WilliamsAssistant to the Bishop: Rev. Ron Schultz Cabinet Representative: Rev. Sherill ClontzMembers-at-Large: Rev. Lynn Gibson, Lori Mills, Rev. Thomas Muhomba, Rev. Sherri Reynolds, Karen Smith

Religion and Race TeamConvenor: Rev. Randy KelleySpiritual Guide: Rev. Clauzell WilliamsCentral: Jessica Bynum, Rev. Odis MinnittCheaha: Maudine Holloway, Rev. Tiwirai KufarimaiMountain Lakes: Angela JacksonNortheast: Rev. Jeanet BerruecosNorthwest: Rev. James Rice, Rev. Rod StallworthSouth Central: Genice MahandSoutheast: Rev. Randy Kelley, Joanne FinleySouthwest: Rev. John Carl Hastings

Stewardship TeamConvenor: Zac RiddleSpiritual Guide: Rev. Sheri ReynoldsStaff Representative: Linda Holland

Superannuate Homes, Board ofChairperson: Jerry SwaffordVice-Chairperson: Cliff RhodesSecretary: Pat HaddockDirector of Administrative Services: Charlie CarltonDirector of Community and Property Care: Rev. Ted LeachDistrict SuperintendentsHomes Representatives: Malinda Hayes, Rev. Carl LongARMS Representative: Rev. Tom DuleyDistrict Trustees:Central: Jerry Swafford, Wayne StreetCheaha: Anne SimmonsMountain Lakes: Rev. George Cobb, Shane VandergriffNortheast: Myra Sanderson, Sallie EstesNorthwest: Mark Schwan, Pat HaddockSouth Central: John McQueen, Alan WeeksSoutheast: Travis McKay, Ruth LockettSouthwest: Chris Rich and Sherry HallAt-Large Trustees: Bob Bentley, Dot Fiquett, Mike Harris, Dale McNees, Cliff Rhodes, Jim Wright

Conference TrusteesChairperson: Joe Acker (15)Conference Treasurer: Scott SelmanMembers-at-Large: Connie Barber (15), Denise Cone (16), Zollie Holt (16), Rev. John Kearns (14), Keat Litton (16), Rev. Marvin McCormick (13), Harlan Prater (14), Marvin Shackelford (14), Rev. Robert Sparkman (13), Jerry Swafford (13), Larry Weaver (16), Betty Zoller (15)


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Annual Conference Operational Teams

North Alabama ConferenceOperational TeamBishop Debra Wallace-Padgett (leader), Rev. Bob Alford, Rev. Lewis Archer, Rev. Kelly Clem, Rev. Sherill Clontz, Linda Holland, Rev. Clinton Hubbard, Rev. Richard Hunter, Steve Lyles, Rev. Bill Morgan, Rev. Tom Parrish, Rev. Ron Schultz, Rev. Robin Scott, Scott Selman, Rev. Roger Thompson

Camp Sumatanga Operational TeamRev. Lee Padgett (leader), Rev. Bill Brunson, Rev. Mike Densmore, Rev. Byron Fair, Amanda Lamb, Joy O'Neal, Allison Sligh

Campus Ministry Operational TeamRev. Wade Langer (leader), Greer Fawley, Rev. Julie Holly, Mike Nakayama, Rev. Jay Robinson, Rev. Linda Williamson, Jay Windham

Church Health Operational TeamRev. Nancy Cole (leader), Rev. Patsy Carlberg, Rev. Tiwirai Kufarimai, Rev. Michael Miller, Rev. Henry Prater, Rev. Robin Scott, Pam Townsend

Connectional Ministries Operational TeamLinda Holland (leader), Emily Chastain, Danette Clifton, Rev. Nancy Cole, Micah Dormann, Rev. Lonna Lynn Higgs, Rev. Adlene Kufarimai, Rev. Matt Lacey, Rev. Wade Langer

Ethnic Ministries Operational TeamRev. Clinton Hubbard (leader), Rev. Dedric Cowser, Sonia Gallimore, Kenneth Harris, Rev. John Carl Hastings, Rev. Cheryl Hinnen, Gloria Moore, Rev. Thomas Muhomba

Leadership Development Operational TeamEmily Nelms Chastain (leader), Rev. Drew Clayton, Cristin Dedmon, Kristi Edwards, John Fleischauer, Katie Gilbert, Rev. Arthur Harrison, Matthew Kilpatrick, Laura Sisson

Ministry with the Poor Operational TeamRev. Lewis Archer (leader), Rev. Sally Allocca, Rhonda Dalin, Rev. Joanne Finley, Rev. Garrett Harper, Rev. Tim Kendrick, Rev. Tiwirai Kufarimai, Rev. R. G. Lyons, Rebecca Mabe, Rev. Woody Woodin

New Church Directional TeamRev. Richard Hunter (leader), William Chaney, Rev. Tommy Gray, Kim Griffith, Rev. Matt Jones, Rev. Suzanne Katchke, Ron Martoia, Paul Nixon, Kevin Parido, Rev. Tom Parrish

NexGen Leadership Operational TeamMicah Dormann (leader), Mike Arnold, Timmy Collins, Roberta Ford, Adam Miller, Bryan Miller, Ryan Phelps, TJ Phelps, Amy Sizemore

Central District Operational TeamRev. Bob Alford (leader), Rev. Stephanie Arnold, Rev. Paul Campbell, Hill Carmichael, Denise Cone, Rev. Gresh Harbuck, Rev. Caitlyn Harper, Rev. Mike Holly, Anne Jolly, Rev. Kipp McClurg, Telisa Sullivan, Rev. Keith Thompson, Rev. Mitchell Williams

Cheaha District Operational TeamRev. Sherill Clontz (leader), Rev. Amy DeWitte, Teresa Harris, Rev. Matt Headley, Rev. Lyle Holland, Rev. Adlene Kufarimai, Rev. Brandon Lazarre, Rev. Jay Robinson, Rev. Ed Sims, Rev. Byron Vance, Rev. Belinda Wilson

Mountain Lakes District Operational TeamRev. Robin Scott (Leader), Rev. Steve Baccus, Neeysa Biddle, Paul Claburn, Rev. Chris Herbert, Rev. Vicki Mann, Rev. Sherri Reynolds, Rev. Ricky Smith

Northeast District Operational TeamRev. Tom Parrish (leader), Rev. Donna King, Karen Long, Ron Martoia, Rev. Todd Owen, Rev. Chris Powell, Rev. Kim Teehan, Rev. Becky Warren, Rev. Clauzell Williams, Allen Wilson, Lisa Wolfe, Betty Zoller

Northwest District Operational TeamRev. Kelly Clem (leader), Liz Bowlin, Rev. Ian Butler, Rev. Patrick Gunn, Rev. Sammy Hayes, Rev. Russell Hestley, Rev. Tony Johnson, Rev. Robert Lancaster, Rev. Crissa Letson, Rev. Bo Lloyd, Rev. Belinda Rives, Rev. Keith Russell, Mike Simon, Rev. Angela Teel, Rev. David Teel

South Central District Operational TeamRev. Bill Morgan (leader), Rev. Mary Bendall, Charlie Carlton, Rev. Tyler Christiansen, Rev. Mike Densmore, Rev. Brian Erickson, Rev. Sheri Ferguson, Rev. Paul Lawler, Sandy O’Kelley, Rev. Sheryl Thornton

Southeast District Operational TeamRev. Lewis Archer (leader), Rev. Ralph Barrow, Rev. Joanne Finley, Rev. Todd Henderson, Rev. Joshua Hickman, Rev. John Hill, Rev. Randy Kelley, Dr. Bob Neighbors, Rev. Rusty Tate, Rev. Amy Parsons Vaughn, Debby Webb, Rev. Dorothy Ann Webster, Rev. Fred Webster

Southwest District Operational TeamRev. Roger Thompson (leader), Rev. Tim Alexander, Rev. Patrick Cooley, Rev. Lynn Gibson, Rev. Tori Hastings, Rev. Diane Housler, Rev. Ryan Karr, Rev. Matt Reed, Rev. Joyce Snyder, Rev. Rock Stone, Rev. Steve Strange, Rev. Kevin Thomas, Rev. John Verciglio

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Aarhus, Tony*SE—St. Andrews

Acker, JoeTrustees Chair

Adair, JoyceSC—Harpersville

Aday, BillyNW—Rhodesville

Alexander, Ray*SW—Winfield First

Alldredge, Mary LouML—Rock Springs

Allen, Amanda*NW—Lay Servant Ministries

Allen, Eleanor*NE—Randall's Chapel

Almond, Jane*NW—Florence First

Almond, Ricky*NW—Florence First

Amberson, JoeyML—Whorton Bend

Amerson, DottieSC—Alabaster First

Anderson, BobSW—Nebo

Anderson, Richard*SC—Montevallo First

Anderson, Robert*NE—Arab First

Andrews, Jeanette*CH—Huffman

Ankermiller, Emil*ML—McNutt Memorial

Ansardi, Pam*CE—Gardendale-Mt. Vernon

Archer, Kathy*NW—Russellville First

Armstrong, George*NE—Scottsboro First

Armstrong, Kassandra*ML—Salem

Arnold, Judi*ML—District Lay Leader

Attison, Roy*CE—ONEeighty

Bailey, Sharon*SW—Forest

Baker, JerrySC—Old Chapel

Banish, Pete*Conference Staff

Barham, DonSW—Mt. Vernon

Barker, Nancy*NE—Arab First

Barnes, Lee*SC—Asbury

Barnett, Jim*NW—Trinity

Barnett, Tangie*CH—DeArmanville

Barrett, Ellen*SW—Elmore-Center/Hargrove

Barron, Gene*SW—Taylorville

Barron, Marvin*ML—Section

Barton, KymnML—Turkeytown

Baskins, Daniel*NW—Athens First

Bassham, SherriWesley Foundaton/Campus Ministry

Baswell, Kelvin*NE—Toney

Bate, SteveCE—Pinson

Bates, JaniceCE—Sharon Grove

Bawcum, SherrySC—Mt. Tabor

Bearden, Allen*SW—St. Luke

Bearden, Roy*CH—Weaver

Beckham, Lisa*CE—Hopewell

Bell, Terry*SC—Wilsonville

Bellis, John*NE—Huntsville First

Bemis, Rick*CH—Wilson Chapel

Benefield, Martha*ML—Brooklyn

Bennich, Dewayne*NE—Gandy's Cove/ Falkville

Benson, JuliaCE—New Beginnings

Berg, BettyDiaconal Minister

Berry, Danny*SE—Fairfax

Berry, JudyNE—Monte Sano

Berry, NellArchives and History

Berte, Neal*SC—Canterbury

Bishop, Donald*NE—New Brashier's Chapel

Bishop, Joyce*CE—Boldo

Black, Elizabeth*CE—Long Memorial

Blair, Becky*SE—Wesley Chapel

Blankenship, Anthony*NW—Spruce Pine

Blankenship, Charlotte*NW—Salem-Lester

Blankenship, William*SC—Woodlawn

Blount, Bob*ML—Gadsden First

Blount, JoshWesley Foundaton/Campus Ministry

Boone, Chuck*NE—Huntsville First

Bradley, Sara*NE—Center Grove

Brakin, DanielNW—Wesley Memorial

Branson, Virginia*SC—Avondale

Bredeson, Gerald*NE—Hamby's Chapel

Brewer, Larry*NW—West End

Britton, Eddie*NW—Belgreen

Brooks, Neal*ML—Lester Memorial

Brothers, Raymond*SC—Camp Branch

Brown, Elsie*NE—Asbury

Brown, Laura*CE—Arley

Brown, Peggy*NW—Leighton

Brown, Rose*CE—Sumiton

Brown, Terri*SE—Oldfield

Brown, Van*NW—New Vision

Bryant, Nancie*ML—Trinity

Bryant, Wayne*CE—Taylor Memorial

Burdette, Douglas*NE—St. Paul

Burfield, Sandra*NW—Pleasant Hill

Burney, Mae*SE—Mt. Tabor

Burrage, Eric*CH—Trinity

Busby, Mark*ML—Hokes Bluff

Roll of Conference Lay Members*Indicates the lay member registered attendance at Annual Conference

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Butler, Albert*NE—New Hope

Byrne, Mike*CE—Highlands

Cain, Glenda*NW—Muscle Shoals First

Cain, Kim*SE—Ashland First

Campbell, Debra*NE—New Life

Campbell, NancySW—Forest Lake

Cantrell, FrancesWesley Foundaton/Campus Ministry

Carlton, Charlie*SC District Lay Leader

Carmichael IV, HillChristian Unity and Interreligious Concerns

Carter, Carrie*SC—Trinity

Carver, Tommy*SW—Wesley Chapel

Chaney, ChadML—King's Chapel

Chaplin, FloydCH—Oxford First

Chapman, Charles*CH—Smith Chapel

Chase, Jim*NE—Cove

Chastain, Emily*Conference Staff

Clark, TomSW—Kansas

Clay, JacqueML—UMW District President

Clayton, Amy*CE—Midway

Clendenon, Victoria*NE—Hazel Green

Cleveland, Janet*ML—Southside

Clifton, Danette*Conference Staff

Clifton, JenniferML—Pine Grove

Clifton, Michael*ML—Bogan Chapel

Cline, Toy*NE—Grace

Cohill, Annye*CH—Haven

Collins, Frances*SW—Campground

Collins, Jackie*ML—Union Chapel

Coltrane, Kathryn*CE—Bluff Park

Cone, Dawn*ML—Altoona First

Cone, Denise*CE—GracePoint

Conner, DavidCH—Ragan Chapel

Cook, Dorothy*SE—St. Thomas

Cooper, PhyllisSE—Mignon

Corley, Tim*NW—Edgemont

Cosby, Lyn*Conference Staff

Cosper, Janice*SE—New Home

Cottle, Jimmy*CH—Eulaton

Covington, Jackie*ML—New Bethel

Cowles, Carleen*NE—Asbury

Cowser, Johnnie*ML—New Bethel

Cox, Julie*SC—Canterbury

Cranford, JimML—Webster's Chapel

Cross, LarryML—McCauley's Chapel

Crow, Bessie*ML—Glencoe/Bethel

Crowder, JeremySE—Huguley

Cunningham, Barbara*SE—Dadeville First

Cunningham, Jesse*SE—Dadeville First

Currey, RussCH—Craig Memorial

Danford, KendalDistrict Youth

Datuin, AngelaNW—Cherokee

Davidson, Jim*SC—Morgan

Davis, Harold*SW—Gordo

Davis, RobbySC—Lakeview-Pelham's First

Dean, Charlotte*NE—Somerville

DeVore, Carol RuthUMW President

Doak, JimCE—Hayden

Donnell Jr., SamConference Investment Team

Dorsett, JamesML—Sand Rock

Douglas, Lynn*CE—St. Paul

Duncan, Dianne*SW—Woodstock

Dunham, Toni Lou*ML—New Oregon

Dutton, KimNW—North Wood

Dwyer, Jean*NE—Lakewood

Eanes, Laura*SC—Trinity

Edwards, James*CE—St. James

Edwards, PhillipML—Asbury

Egger, SonyaCE—Cleveland

Eldridge, JanetSC—Shiloh Calera

Elrod, SharonML—Collinsville First

Engelhart, Judy*CH—Saks First

Ergle, Regina*Conference Staff

Evans, MikeCE—Livingston Chapel

Fagan, TammyCH—Nances Creek

Farley, Margaret*NW—St. Luke

Federico, JohnML—Guntersville First

Ferguson, Katie*CE—New Castle

Fernandez, Ashlea*SE—Mt. Godfrey

Ferrell, PatSW—UMW District President

Fielder, DianneML—Sweet Home

Files, MarySW—Carbon Hill

Fincher, Bob*SE—Bear Creek

Finley, Joanne*Deaconess

Finney, Pattie Perry*Former UMW Presidnet

Ford, Frankie*ML—Collins Chapel

Ford, JohnCH—Concord

Ford, MarynellCE District Lay Leader


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Fort, Dolores*CE—Smoke Rise

Fortenberry, RobertNE—Bethel

Foster, Steve*CE—Edgewater

Fowler, Thomas*CH—Bethlehem

Francis, Virginia*SW—UMW District President

Frazier, JohnnyConference Staff

Fredrerick, Willard*SC—Goodhope

Fuller, Sharon*SE—Alexander City First

Furio, JimCommission on Equitable Compensation

Gaines, Glen*NW—Moulton First

Gaines, SteveCH—Eureka

Galloway, Mike*CH—Ashville First

Gann, Pattie*SW—Guin

Garrett, Billy Mack*ML—Centre First

Garrison, CindySC—Vincent

Garrity, Janet*NE—Center Springs

Gerhardt, SandraGeneral Board Agency Member

Gibson, Pam*SW—Romulus

Gipson, Tommy*NE—Cameron

Graham, CindyML—Fairview

Graves, Annie Sue*CE—Addington Chapel

Gray, Ron*SE—Red Ridge

Green, Joyce*ML—Centre

Gregg, MikeCE—Vestavia Hills

Gregory, Deb*SE—Sycamore

Gregory, Erin*SW—Marvin Chapel

Grider, RalphNE—Lay Servant Ministries

Griswold, CleatSC—Ebenezer

Guin, SandySC—Rocky Mount

Gullatt, Carol*Deaconess

Guthrie, MarieCE—Curry

Guyton, David*SW—Shiloh

Haddock, Patricia*NW—Wesley Chapel

Hagood, Lenore*SC—Irondale

Haines, Mark*Diaconal Minister

Hair, JackDiaconal Minister

Hale-Lee, Doris*CE—UMW District President

Ham, Randall*ML—Fort Payne First

Hammonds, PaulleanML—Antioch-Goodsell

Hammons, Barbara*NW—Riddle's Chapel

Hanke, Chuck*SC—Christ Church

Hardeman, JohnFormer UMM President

Hargraves, John*NE—Asbury

Harmon, John*SC—Central Park

Harper, AndrewSE—Plant City

Harrington, KeithSW—White Springs

Harris, Annaleigh*CH—Lincoln

Harris, Ellen*CE—Crumly Chapel

Harris, Teresa*CH—District Lay Leader

Hastey, Dendra*NW—Rogersville

Hatcher, MarkUMM President

Hawsey, SheltonSC—Liberty Crossings

Haynes, Janice*ML—Fairview

Haynes, RobbyML—Union Hill

Heaps, Charlotte*NW—Mt. Bethel

Hedrick, DanSC—Columbiana

Helms, MarySC—Canterbury

Henson, Chris*SE—Mt. Carmel

Henson, Phillip*NE—Aldersgate

Hicks, Kelly*CH—Pell City First

Hiett, GailML District Lay Leader

Hiett, James*ML—Geraldine

Hitt, Wayne*SW—St. Mark

Holcomb, Joe*NE—Bethel

Holland, John*NE—Isom's Chapel

Holland, Linda*Conference Staff

Hollis, JerrySE—Alexander City First

Holloway, Maudine*CH—Rising Star

Holman, RodneyML—Julia Street

Holmes, Brenda*ML—Asbury

Hood, Lillie*SC—Enon

Hood, Susan*ML—Bellevue

Hopson, JaneNE—Langston

Horn, Judi*CH—Faith

Hornsby, Bill*CE—Hueytown First

House, MargaretSW—Trinity

Houston, Sandra*CH—Low Gap

Howard, TedML—Red Hill

Hudson, LeonardSW—Sand Springs

Hulgan, TracyML—Marvin

Hulsey, Jilda*Conference Staff

Hunter, Michael*SW—Forest Lake

Hurst, Paul*NE—Huntsville First

Huston, SandiCH—Low Gap

Hutcheson, SaraNE—Lacey's Spring

Hutchins, Tom*SC—Canterbury

Ingram, DarrylCE—Fultondale


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Irving, Buddy*SW—Vernon First

Israel, TommyNW—Haleyville First

Jackson, Denise*SC—Mason Chapel

Jackson, Steven*CE—Palmerdale

James, Lee*CH—Pell City First

Jayne, Jim*SW—Druid Hills

Jefferson, DaveNE—Boyd's Chapel

Jelks, Mary*ML—St. Mary's

Jenkins, JoeNW—Caddo

Johnson, Curtis*CE—Pleasant Grove Hanceville

Johnson, JenniferCH—Huffman

Johnson, Lionel*SE—Goodsell

Jolly, Chester*CE—Gardendale-Mt. Vernon

Jones, JaQuona*CH—Glen Addie

Jones, LeamonaCH—Clare Purcell

Jones, Nina*SW—Jennings Chapel

Jones, Phil*CE—Aldersgate

Jones, Ralph Jones*NE—Cove

Jones, RenéSW—Coker

Jones, Scott*ML—Rainbow City First

Karr, Jessica*Conference Staff

Keedy Jr., GlennCE—Bivens

Keith, Andy*CE—Birmingham First

Kelley, JamesSC—St. James

Kendrick, Olivia*SW—Tuscaloosa First

Kendrik, Annie*SE—Kellyton Chapel

Kennedy, Todd*SW—Tuscaloosa First

Kent, EddieML—Snead Memorial

Kephart, Bob*CH—North Wood

Kernodle, RogerCE—Nectar

Kilgore, EstellCE—Stewart's Chapel

Kilgore, Linda*CE—Kimberly

Kimbrough, Nelda*SW—Providence

King, Amy*SC—Asbury

King, Gary*NE—Aspel

King, JamesSW—Crews

King, Lorrianne*NW—St. John

Kirby, Greta*CH—Ranburne

Kisor, Theresa*CH—Piedmont First

Knox, Julia*ML—Gadsden First

Koester, NancySW—Bone Camp

Kolmetz, Adam*NW—Lexington

Kyzar IV, JamesSW—Christ Harbor

Lane, Patti*NE—New Market

Lee, PatNW—Town Creek

Lemley, DannySW—St. Mark

Lewis, Doug*SW—Panola

Lindsay, Sarah*NW—Tanner

Lindsey, RichardML—Ebenezer

Lines, StevenCH—Heflin First

Lockette, Earl*CH—Jacksonville First

Long, Karen*NE—Cove

Lott, Shannon*NE—Madison

Lowery, Michael*ML—East Gadsden

Lyles, Steve*Conference Lay Leader

Mallory, Joe*SE—Trinity

Mangham, Mike*NE—Cotaco

Manoske, Albert*SC—Church at Ross Bridge

Mansfield, LuAnnCE—St. Mark

Maples, MarthaSE—Waverly

Martin, Bill*SC—Cahaba Heights

Martin, DarryCE—Sandusky

Martin, GeraldML—Guntersville First

Martin, Russell*ML—Blountsville

Martin, Thomas*SE—Liberty

Mattson, JenniferCE—Remlap

Maxwell, Arena*NW—Oak Ridge

Mayers, Ricky*SW—Propst Memorial

Mayfield, Maureen*SC—Morningstar

Mayhall, Loren*NW—Barton

McBroom, Amy*NW—Trinity

McCain, Allen*SC—Trinity

McCain, LuCE—Walker Chapel

McClendon, Mary*ML—Diamond

McCollum, Carolyn*NW—Tuscumbia First

McCorkle, ClydeNW—Salem

McCormick, MikeCE—Warrior First

McCullar, BeckyCE—Lamon's Chapel

McDaniel, Ralph*SE—Comer Memorial

McFee, Bryan*CE—Cullman First

McGowen, Olene*NE—Center Grove

McInish, MelvinCE—Bangor

McKay, Travis*SE—Sylacauga First

McMahon, Glenda*NW—Wesley Memorial

McNutt, LisaDiaconal Minister

McQueen, John*SC—Riverchase

McRae, VivianNE—Oleander


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97


Meadows, Pat*SC—Pleasant Hill

Menke, Beth*SC—Church at Cahaba Bend

Meyer, SusanNW—Milner's Chapel

Miller, Austin*NE—Holmes Street

Miller, Frank*CH—Talladega First

Mills, JohnML—Mentone

Milstead, Stephen*SC—Alabaster First

Milton, DoniseCH—Brownsville

Mobley, Diana*ML—Albertville First

Moody-Peterson, Jean*CE—Bethlehem (Hueytown)

Moore, FrancesFormer Conference Lay Leader

Moore, Joyce*CE—Bayview

Moore, Polly*SW—Northport First

Moore, VirginiaCE—Tarrant Rock

Morgan, MaryEpiscopal Residence Team

Morrison, Mike*SW—Cottondale

Morse, MichaelML—Gibb's Chapel

Morton, CarolynML—Pleasant Grove

Moseley, Steve*CH—Oxford First

Moses, EdwardML—Walker's Chapel

Moses, JerryML—Ebenezer

Motley, Pat*CH—Evergreen

Murray, JakeML—Douglas

Murrell, JeffHome Missioner

Myers, Jan*CE—Old Zion

Neal, Abigail*CE—Union Grove

Neall, Pete*CH—Wise Chapel

Neighbors, Bob*SE—District Lay Leader

Neighbors, SandraSE—Andrew's Chapel

Nelson, PeteSW—Sulligent

New, Gerald*NW—Decatur First

Newman, CaroleSW—Nauvoo

Neyman, Christa*CH—Goshen

Nix, Cathy*NE—Genesis

Nix, Connie*NW—Killen

Nolen, Theron*SW—Fayette First

Northam, ArleneSW—Lebanon

O'Rear, Charles*ML—Attalla First

Oates, Eva*SW—Jasper First

Odell, Junior*ML—Henryville

Page, JanNW—Halltown

Palmer, Charles*ML—Dutton

Patrick, Bentley*CE—Birmingham First

Patsios, Cindi*Conference Staff

Payne, Beth*CH—Oak Level

Payne, ReneNW—Sanderson Chapel

Pearson, JeromeCE—Fairview

Pearson, Teresa*CH—Moody

Peeples, Shirley*SW—Southside Tuscaloosa

Penn, Pam*CE—Earnest

Perry, Mary*SE—Flint Hill

Peters, RichardNE—Latham

Phares, Jane*SC—East Lake

Phelps, MarySW—Wesley's Chapel

Phillips, Ralph*CH—Trussville First

Phillips, Tobby*ML—Flat Rock

Pittman, Betty*SE—Wedowee First

Poe, WilburnML—Wesley's Chapel

Poole, Eanix*CH—St. Mark

Poole, Judy*Deaconess

Pope, Roger*NW—St. James

Powell, AndyML—Hewett Memorial

Price, John*SE—Duncanville/Sunny Level

Prim, David*ML—Christ Central

Pruitt, SteveNW—Rogers Chapel

Purser, JasperNW—Courtland

Putname, AnthonyNE—Gray's Chapel

Quarles, Charlie*SW—Carrollton First

Raber, BillML—Smith's Chapel

Ragland, James*NE—St. Peter

Raines, ChailleDiaconal Minister

Randolph, Karen*NW—Neel

Ray, SaraCE—McDonald Chapel

Reeves, Jane*CH—Clay

Reeves, Nina*Diaconal Minister

Revis, Debbie*SE—Roanoke First

Reynolds, BettyNW—Littleville

Reynolds, RichardML—Deerman's Chapel

Rhoden, Deborah*ML—St. Paul

Rhodes, CliffBoard of Superannuate Homes

Rice, Sallie*NE—Springhill

Riddle, Zac*SC—Canterbury

Roach, Liz VanAllenNE—Chestnut Grove

Roberson, Wayne*SC—Asbury

Roberts, Doug*ML—Lester Memorial

Robinson, SarahSC—Morning Star

Rodgers, VickiNW—Priceville

Rogers, AnnSE—Bradford


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98


Rogers, TerrySC—Discovery

Romine, EvelynNE—Mt. Mariah

Ross, Jennilee*NW—Shady Grove

Roundtree, Ivory*SE—Union Chapel

Rountree, DannyDiaconal Minister

Roush, Susie*SE—Fayetteville

Royster, Lucy*SE—Shawmut

Royston, Marian*District Youth

Rozelle, GeneSE—Sylacauga First

Runager, Kenny*NW—St. Luke

Russell, Bob*SE—Haven Memorial

Russell, Keith*NW—Chapel Hill

Russell, RodneyCE—Graysville

Russell, SamSC—Pleasant Hill

Salter, Tim*NW—Ninth Street

Samples, AlvinCE—Tarrant Rock

Sanders, Brant*Pension and Health Benefits Chair

Sanders, Cynthia*ML—Alabama City

Sanders, Johnny*SE—Jones Chapel

Scott, Samuel*CE—Providence

Seale, Jim*SC—Riverchase

Seeman, Adair*NE—Asbury

Segner Jr., Ed*SC—Riverchase

Self, Allen*NW—Central

Sellers, Margaret*SC—Hoover First

Selman, Scott*Conference Staff

Shamburger, Myra*CE—New Beginnings

Shinstock, BeverlySW—Macedonia

Shumate, Pat*NW—Forrest Chapel

Simmons, Heather*SC—Helena

Simms, Bill*NW—Austinville

Sisson, Laura*Annual Conference Planning Team

Skidmore, NellNE—Mt. Oak

Smith, Bill*NE—Shady Grove

Smith, Carol*CE—ClearBranch

Smith, Charlie*SW—St. Mark

Smith, Jean*SE—Lineville First

Smith, Marilyn*NE—Valley

Smith, NancySC—UMW District President

Smith, Patrick*NE—Arab First

Smith, Rachael*SC—Shiloh

Smith, Sandra*CE—Graysville

Smith, Scott*ML—Guntersville First

Smith, Tony*NW—Liberty

Snider, NancySW—Coaling

Snow, JoyceSW—Brookwood

Spann, JonathanCH—Pell City First

Sparks, Dolores*NW—Red Bay First

Spears, Kathy Jo*NW—Center Star

Speegle, David*CE—St. Andrews

Stacy, EllisSW—Bethlehem Station

Starling, Mickey*CH—Anniston First

Stephens, John*CH—Lay Servant Ministries

Stokes, Marilyn*SE—Lanett First

Stone, Scott*Alternate Jurisdictional Delegate

Stowe, Angela*CE—Highlands

Streatfield, Jean*ML—New Oregon

Street, Anthony*SE—Pleasant Grove

Strickland, Bill*SW—Center Station

Strickland, JenniSW—Aliceville First

Strickland, WandaSW—Pleasant Grove

Stricklin, Chuck*CH—Union

Stubbs, Sharon*ML—St. Mark

Stuckey Jr., MauriceSW District Lay Leader

Swafford, JerryBoard of Superannuate Homes

Swindall, Susan*ML—Steele

Szamier, JohnNE—Parker Chapel

Tamm, Gudrun *CH—Acmar

Tanner, Marjorie*CH—Anniston First

Taylor, Linda*SC—Union the Church at Chelsea Park

Taylor, Robert*NW—Sheffield First

Terell, Paul*CH—Leeds First

Terry, Charlotte*NW—Mt. Moriah

Thomas, Juliette*SC—Community Church Without Walls

Thomas, Lawanna*SW—St. Paul

Thompson, Caroline*Archives and History

Thompson, DeborahEpiscopal Residence Committee

Thompson, Eula*COSROW

Thornton, Stephen*ML—Springville First

Tillery, DianneML—Cedar Hill

Tinker, Kaye*ML—Sweet Home

Titus, Brenda*NE—Huntsville First

Todd, Sarah*NE—Gurley


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99


Tohl, Erica*NE—Owens Cross Roads

Toney, Carol*NE—St. Paul Triana

Tonini, Vince*NE—Belle Mina

Touchton, Jo*NE—Rescue

Townson, Donna*NW—Hartselle First

Trammell, BerniceDiaconal Minister

Trapp, CarlaNW—Isbell

Traylor, PatSE—Bethlehem

Treadway, JimNE—Epworth

Tuberville, Carolyn*NE—Baileyton

Turman, Howard*CH—Ebenezer

Turner, Karl*CE—St. Mark

Turner, ReidSC—Alabaster First

Underwood, Cliff*CH—McCoy

Underwood, Helen*Diaconal Minister

VanAllen, Elizabeth*NE—Chestnut Grove

Vedane, Chuck*NE—Trinity

Veeder, PatML—Joppa

Vest, CeliaDisability Ministries

Vest, Mike*CH—Union Grove

Vest, Tammy*NW—McKendree

Vosahlik, Alice*NE—Latham

Vosahlik, EricNE—Latham

Wade, DebDisability Ministries

Waits, Dave*ML—Trinity

Waldrep, MichaelCE—Flat Rock

Walker, Becky*CE—Bluff Park

Walker, Danny*NE—Old Brashiers Chapel

Wallingsford, TonyUMM President

Warrington, Carolyn*NW—Central Heights

Washburn, JaniceML—Morton's Chapel

Waters, Amy*NW—Priceville

Watters, Ron*SE—Ava

Watts, SallySE—Rocky Mount

Watwood, Elizabeth*CE—Hanceville

Weaver, CharlesSE—Chapel Hill

Webb, LorettaSW—Philadelphia

Wells, Mary Jane*ML—Pleasant Hill

West, Kay*NE—UMW District President

West, Paulette*SC—Trinity

Wester, BrendaCE—Clear Springs

Whetsell, Martha*CH—UMW District President

Whitener, Bick*NE—Ford's Chapel

Whitten, Mary LynnSW—Andrew's Chapel

Widner, Lacie*CE—Cullman First

Wiley, Robbie*NE—Lowe's Chapel

Wilkes, Nelson*ML—Crossville First

Williams, Charlie*SE—Goodsell

Williams, Howard*NW—King's Memorial

Willoughby, ChrisSC—Irondale

Wilson, Doris*NE—Holmes Street

Wilson, June*Lay Servant Ministries

Wilson, Larry*SC—Trinity

Wilson, MyronML—Cedar Bluff First

Wingate, BillCE—Vestavia Hills

Winston, Annette*SE—Langdale

Winters, TomSW—Sand Springs

Witte, Karolyn*CH—Center Point

Womac, LauraML—Warrenton

Wood, MarionCE—Rosa

Wood, Paula*SW—Hamilton

Wood, Richard*CE—ClearBranch

Wood, Teresa*SC—Oakmont

Woodard, Bill*CE—Pleasant Grove

Woodin, Kim*SW—Reform First

Woods, CornellSW—Big Sandy

Woods, MarySW—River of Living Water

Wright, Doug*SC—Calera First

Wright, Geraldine*NE—Lakeside

Wright, HaigCouncil on Finance and Administration

Wright, MinnieDeaconess

Wunderlich, Charles*CE—Mt. Zion

Wyatt, Karen*SE—Childersburg First

Yarboro, KimDiaconal Minister

Young, Phillip*SE—Alexander City First

Zoller, Betty*NE District Lay Leader

Zoller, Lowell*NE—Trinity


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Aaron, Lisa (PL)

Aaron, Thomas (RE)

Abbett, Jerry (RE)

Abernathy, Karl* (PL)

Adams, Mark* (FE)

Adkins, David (RE)

Adkins, Jeff* (PL)

Agnew, Dennis* (PL)

Akridge, Joyce (RE)

Alexander, Charles (RE)

Alexander, Creighton (FE)

Alexander, Tim* (FE)

Alford, Bob* (FE)

Allbritten, Perry* (PL)

Allen, Randy* (PL)

Allison, David* (FE)

Allocca, Sally* (FE)

Allred, Heath (PL)

Amey, Ted* (FL)

Andrews, Carroll* (PL)

Andrews, Jarod* (PL)

Archer, Lewis* (FE)

Armbrester, Jeff* (FE)

Armstrong, Wally* (FL)

Arnold, Stephanie* (FE)

Atchenson, Dennis* (PL)

Aycock, Jimmy* (RE)

Baccus, Steve* (FE)

Bagwell, Eric* (FE)

Bailey Jr., Dave* (FL)

Bailey, David* (AM)

Bailey, James (RE)

Bailey, John* (FD)

Bailey, Minnie* (FE)

Baker, Jerry (PL)

Ballew III, Robert (RE)

Bannister, Johnnie (RA)

Barnes, Tim* (RE)

Barnett, Don* (FE)

Barnett, Jamie* (PL)

Barnhart Jr., Dave* (FE)

Barrett Jr., Buzz* (RE)

Barrett, Jake* (FL)

Barrow, Ralph* (FE)

Barton, Keith* (PL)

Baskins, Kenny* (FE)

Bassham Jr., Jimmy* (FE)

Bates, Ralph* (RE)

Bayne, Jeff (RE)

Beasley, Alan* (FE)

Beatty, Keith (FE)

Beaube, Alex* (FE)

Beck, Harvey (FE)

Bell, Eric* (RE)

Bell Jr., Monty* (PL)

Bell Jr., Tom (RE)

Bendall, Mary* (FE)

Benefield, George* (RA)

Benefield, Stephen* (PE)

Bentley, Terry* (FE)

Berruecos Xicohtencatl, Jeanet* (PL)

Berry, Jim (RE)

Betts Sr., Charles* (RE)

Billingham, Frank* (PL)

Bishop, Ken* (RE)

Black, Charles* (RA)

Blalock Jr., Max (FE)

Blankenship, Cheryl* (FE)

Blankenship, Rachel* (PL)

Blankenship, Ray* (RE)

Blount III, Horace* (FE-LFS3/4)

Boggan, Austin* (RE)

Boggan, Bill* (PL)

Bohn, Virgil (RE)

Bolen III, Eddie* (FE)

Boling, Charles* (RE)

Boling, Ragan* (RE)

Bostick Jr., Bill* (RE)

Bostick, Robert (FL)

Boulware, Leisha (FD-LFS1/4)

Boulware, Wayne (RE)

Bounds, Tommy* (FL)

Bowers, Dean* (FE)

Bowlin, Bart* (FE)

Bradley, Charles (RD)

Bretherick, George (RE)

Brinkman, Mike* (FE)

Brooks, Cameron (PL)

Broome, Cecelia* (PL)

Brown, Bill* (FE)

Brown Jr., Charlie* (FE)

Brown, Eric* (FE)

Brown, Marc (RE)

Brown, Reagin* (RE)

Brunson, Bill (FE)

Bryan, Kyle* (PL)

Bryant, Bill (RA)

Bryant, Lee* (FE)

Bryant, Roy (RE)

Burbank, Randy* (AM)

Burgess, Don* (RL)

Burgess, Michael* (FE)

Burnett, Greg* (PL)

Busambwa, Emmanuel* (FE)

Busler, Clint (RE)

Butler, Ian* (FE)

Butler, Mike* (FE)

Buttram, Mac (RE)

Cain, Hal* (PL)

Calhoun, Charles* (PL)

Calhoun, James* (RE)

Calhoun, Paula* (FE)

Cameron-Adams, Sara (FE)

Campbell, Hugh (PL)

Campbell, Jon (PL)

Campbell, Paul* (FL)

Canterbury Jr., Chuck* (RE)

Capron, Dale* (FE)

Carboni, David* (FE)

Carden, Nathan* (FE)

Carlberg, Patsy* (FE)

Carlisle-Wilke, Abi* (FE)

Carnes, Gerald* (PL)

Carpenter, Michael* (AM)

Roll of Conference Clergy Members*Indicates the clergy member registered attendance at Annual Conference

B

101


Carson Jr., Kit (RE)

Carter, Bob (RE)

Carter, Treasure* (PL)

Carver, Michael* (FE)

Casey, Ken (RE)

Cash, Walter* (RE)

Cassis, Rich* (PL)

Cater, Vicki* (FE)

Chafin, Michael (FE)

Champion, Sonny (AM)

Chapman, Mack* (RE)

Chism, Baxter* (FE)

Clanton, Wren* (FE)

Clark, Janice (PL)

Clark Jr., Oliver* (RE)

Clark, Scott* (PL)

Clark, Stanley* (RE)

Clayton, Drew* (FE)

Clem, Dale* (FE)

Clem, Kelly* (FE)

Clifton, DeWayne (PL)

Clontz, Sherill* (FE)

Coats, Scott* (PE)

Cobb, George* (RE)

Cohen, Dale* (FE)

Cole, Michael* (PL)

Cole, Nancy* (FE)

Collett, Ron* (FL)

Collins, Kay* (RE)

Colwick, Sallie (RD)

Commer, David* (FE)

Cone, Chris* (FE)

Conerly, Ian* (FE)

Conner, Glenn* (FE)

Cook, Greg* (FL)

Cooley, Patrick (FE)

Cooper, Ken (PL)

Cosby, John (RE)

Cosper, Benny* (RE)

Cotton, James* (RE)

Cowser, Dedric* (FE)

Cox, Celia (RE)

Crawford, William* (PL)

Croft, Jerry (RE)

Cross, Donald (RE)

Crotty, Reid* (RE)

Crum, Teddy (FE)

Crump, Ray (RE)

Culberson, Neal (RE)

Culver Jr., Dallas* (FE)

Curl, Bill (RE)

Daffron, Rod (RE)

Dale, David* (FL)

Datuin Jr., Tony* (PL)

Davis, Jeff* (FE)

Davis, Keith (PL)

Davis, Lamar (RE)

Dearman, David (PL)

Deerman, Nedra* (FL)

Deiss, Bill* (PL)

Densmore, Mike* (AM)

Denson, Chris (FE)

DeWitte, Amy* (FE)

DeWitte, Joe* (FE)

Dill III, Larry (RE)

Dimon, Lynn* (FE)

Dismuke, Joe (PL)

Douthit, Donald (PL)

Dover, Ernest (RE)

Dowda, Robert (RE)

Dowdy, Bridget* (FE)

Dowdy Jr., Dee (FE)

Dowdy, Elata (FE)

Drake, Barbara (RE)

Drawhorn, John (RE)

Dressler, Andrew (FE)

Duffey Sr., Perry (RE)

Duley, Doreen (RE)

Duley, Tom (RE)

Dunivant, Ken (FE)

Dunn, Barry* (FE)

Echols, Ron (RA)

Elder, Keith* (FE)

Elliott, Sheree* (FE)

Ellis, Jeff (FE)

Ellison, Frank (RE)

Elmore Sr., Joe (RE)

Elmore Jr., Joey* (RE)

Epley, Deb* (FE-LFS3/4)

Ergle, Tex* (RE)

Erickson, Brian* (FE)

Erwin-Brown, Donnie* (FE)

Estes, Joe (RE)

Etheridge Jr., Bill* (FE)

Etherton, Rayford* (RE)

Evans, Carl (RE)

Fair II, Byron* (FL)

Farrington, Clay* (FD)

Felkins, Mahlon (RE)

Felkins, Sandy (RA)

Ferguson, Sheri* (FD)

Fernandez, Mary* (PL)

Fetner, Maynard (RE)

Fields, James* (PL)

Fincher, Stephen* (PE)

Finney, Mack (RE)

Ford, Henry E. (RE)

Ford, Penny* (FE)

Formby, Gary* (FE)

Foster Jr., Clarence* (PL)

Foust, Greg* (FD)

Fowler, Tom* (PL)

Frazier, Sam* (PL)

Freeman, Belinda* (FE)

Freeman, Buddy* (RE)

Freeman, Earl* (FE)

Freeman, Gary* (PL)

Freeman, Michael (RE)

Friday, Belon* (RE)

Friday, Patrick (FE)

Frost, Rodney* (PL)

Gallman, Jenny (FE)

Gallman, Taylor* (FE)

Galloway, John (RE)


B

102


Gamble, Joe (RE)

Gamblin, Andrew* (PL)

Gandy Jr., Bill (RE)

Gargus, Jerry* (PL)

Garrett, Darrell (AM)

Garrett, Genia (FL)

Gates III, John (RE)

Gattis Jr., Charles (RE)

Geise Jr., Al* (FE)

Gibbs Jr., Lloyd* (FE)

Gibson, Lynn* (PL)

Gilbreath, Anthony* (PL)

Gilbreath, Ron (RA)

Glasgow, Mike* (AM)

Glasgow, Rusty* (FL)

Godwin, Donna* (PL)

Goforth, Carol* (PL)

Golson, Henry (RE)

Gonia, Rachel* (FE)

Gonia, Ron (FE)

Gooch, Eddie* (FE)

Goodwin, Jim (RE)

Gordon, Earl (RE)

Goss, Neil (RE)

Goza, Carolyn* (PL)

Graham, Kenneth (RE)

Graham Jr., Tom (RA)

Graham, Wayne (RE)

Grate III, Myrle* (FL)

Gravitte, George (RE)

Gray, David (PL)

Gray, Tommy* (FE)

Green, Bobby* (RE)

Green, Rickey* (FL)

Green, Wayne* (PL)

Greene, Jason* (PL)

Greer, Terry (FE)

Gregorn, Joey (PL)

Gresham, James (PL)

Grice Jr., Pete (RE)

Griffith, Kathy* (PL)

Griffith II, Wade (FE)

Griggs, Mike (FE)

Grissom, Kelsey* (FE)

Grissom, Ruth* (FD)

Grooms, Ed (PL)

Grove, Woodfin (RE)

Guess Jr., Rudy* (FE)

Guin, Phil* (FE-LFS3/4)

Gunn, Bob* (RE)

Gunn, Patrick* (PE)

Gunter, Tony* (RE)

Guthrie, L.C. (RE)

Hagood, Scott* (PE)

Halbrooks, Bobby Ray (RE)

Hallman, Barry* (FE)

Hallman, Daniel (FE-LFS1/2)

Hallman Sr., John (RE)

Hallman Jr., Wess (PL)

Hallmark, Coy* (FE)

Hammons Jr., Tom* (RE)

Hampton, Stephen* (FL)

Hand, Harris* (RE)

Hand, Leslie* (FL)

Harbarger, Monica* (FD)

Harbuck, Gresh* (FL)

Hardie III Sam* (RE)

Harper, Barbara (RE)

Harper, Dwain (RE)

Harper, Mike (RE)

Harris, Brandon* (FE)

Harris, Jeremy* (PL)

Harris Sr., Joe (PL)

Harris, Shane* (PL)

Harris, Sherry* (FE)

Harrison, Arthur* (FE)

Harrison III, Jim (RE)

Hart, Bill (RE)

Harton, Sam* (FL)

Harvey, Shirleen* (PL)

Haselden, Zeke* (FE)

Haskins, James (FE)

Hassell Jr., John (FE)

Hastings, Jerry* (FE)

Hastings, John Carl* (PE)

Hastings, Tori* (PE)

Hauer, Martha* (RE)

Havens III, Calvin* (FE)

Havens Jr., Jeff (RE)

Hawker Jr., Pete* (FE)

Hayes, Sam* (FE)

Hazel, Charles (RE)

Head, Alan* (FE)

Head, Zac* (PL)

Heathcock, Gary* (FE)

Hemphill, Doug (RA)

Henderson, Gary* (RE)

Henderson, Todd* (FE)

Hendricks Jr., Jack* (RE)

Henry, W G (RE)

Herbert, Chris* (PL)

Herston, Jonathan (PL)

Hestley, Russell (FE)

Hickman, Josh* (PE)

Hicks, Wayne* (PE)

Higgs, Kevin* (FE)

Higgs Jr., Lawton* (FE)

Higgs Sr., Lawton (RE)

Higgs, Lonna Lynn* (FE)

Hill, John* (FE)

Hill, Sherril (AM)

Hill, Terry (RE)

Hillard, Carolyn (PL)

Hillard Jr., Paul* (FE)

Hines, Theodore* (PL)

Hinnen, Cheryl* (PD)

Hinnen, Jack* (FE)

Hitchcock, Debbie (PL)

Hodge, Gail* (PL)

Hodges III, Audie (RE)

Hodges II, Sammy* (FL)

Hogan Jr., Ben (RE)

Holiday, James (RE)

Holland, Drew* (FE)


B

103


Holland, Lyle* (FE)

Holland, Mike* (PL)

Holly, Julie* (FE)

Holly, Mike* (FE)

Holmes, David* (FE)

Holt, Tom (FE)

Hooper, Jerry* (FE)

Hopkins, Tyler* (PL)

Horne, Larry (RE)

Hornsby, Nancy (FE)

Housler, Diane* (FE)

Howard, Amy* (PE)

Howard, Jimmy (RE)

Howard, Josh (PL)

Howard, Ron* (FE)

Hubbard Jr., Clinton* (FE)

Huckaby, Phillip (RE)

Hudson Jr., Mikah* (FE)

Huffstutler, Sam* (RE)

Hughes, Mark* (PL)

Hundley Jr., Bob (PL)

Hunkapiller, Beaul* (RE)

Hunt, Jeri (RA)

Hunter, Michelle* (FD-LFS3/4)

Hurst, Robert (PL)

Hynes-Grace, Beverly (RE)

Irons, Mike* (FE)

Jackson, Michael (PL)

Jackson, Stewart* (FE)

Jackson, Tammy* (FE)

James, Ben (PL)

James, Nicky* (PL)

Jefferson, Danny* (PL)

Jelks, Tyron* (PL)

Johnson, Curtis (FL)

Johnson Jr., Eddie* (PL)

Johnson, Frank (RE)

Johnson, Gary (PL)

Johnson, Ralph* (FE)

Johnson, Tony* (FE)

Johnson, Veria* (PL)

Jones, Carrie* (FE)

Jones, Clyde (RA)

Jones, Dennis (PL)

Jones, Ezra Earl (RE)

Jones, Frankie (FL)

Jones, Joe (RA)

Jones, Johnny (PL)

Jones Sr., Kelvin* (PL)

Jones, Matt* (FL)

Jones, Paula (FE)

Jones, Tony* (FE)

Jones Jr., Woody* (PL)

Julian, Rachel (FE)

Junkin, Sam (PL)

Karr, Ryan* (FL)

Katschke, Michael* (FE)

Katschke, Suzanne* (FE)

Kearns, John* (FE)

Keeble, Michael (RA)

Kelley, Jacque (FE)

Kelley, Randy* (FE)

Kendrick, Tim* (FE)

Kennedy Jr., Leon* (PL)

Kennington, Chad* (FL)

Kennington, Gary (RE)

Kilgore, Arnold (PL)

Kilgore, Dan* (RE)

Kimble, Brad* (FE)

Kimbrough Jr., S T (RE)

King, Betsy (PL)

King, Donna* (PL)

Knedlik, Larry* (RE)

Knedlik, Susie* (RE)

Kohler, Eric* (FE)

Korb, Frank (PL)

Kufarimai, Adlene* (PE)

Kufarimai, Tiwirai* (FE)

Lacey, Mark* (FE)

Lacey, Matt* (FE)

Lambert, Carol* (AM)

Lancaster, Robert* (FE)

Laney, Ira* (RE)

Langer Jr., Wade* (FE)

Lankford, Gene* (FE)

Larkin, Malcolm (RE)

Lawler, Paul* (FE)

Laxson, Kip* (FE)

Lazarre, Brandon* (FL)

Ledbetter, Tommy (FL)

Lee, Charles* (RE)

Lee, David* (FE)

Leonard, Greg* (PL)

Lewis Jr., Al* (FE)

Liederbach, Gary* (PE)

Limbaugh, John* (PL)

Lindsey, Scott (PL)

Lipp, Bill (RE)

Lloyd, Bo* (FE)

Locke-Godbey, Sandra (RE)

Logan, Hoyt (RE)

Long, Carl (RE)

Long, James* (PL)

Long, Marcus (RE)

Lovett, Jerry* (RE)

Lowery, Becky* (PL)

Lowery, James (RE)

Lowery, Sam (RE)

Lyles, Jeff* (FE)

Lyons, R.G.* (FE)

Mallory, Joe (RA)

Mallory, Lenox* (RE)

Mann Jr., John (RE)

Mann, Ralph* (PL)

Mann, Steve (PL)

Mann, Vicki* (FL)

Maples, James (RE)

Marbury, Julia* (PL)

Martin, Angela* (FE)

Martin, Chris* (PE)

Martin, Doug (RE)

Martin Jr, FB (RE)

Masters, James (RE)

Mauldin, Don* (RA)


B

104


Maxwell, Joel* (PL)

Mayo, Mark (AM)

McAdams, Terry (PL)

McCarver, Janis (AM)

McClurg, Kipp* (FE)

McCormick, Marvin* (FE)

McCurdy III, Ben (PL)

McCurry, Steve (PL)

McDowell, Timothy* (FL)

McDuff, Dwayne (RE)

McGhee, Henry* (PL)

McIntosh, Jason* (FE)

McIntyre, Bryan* (FE)

McKay, Ron* (FE)

McNamee, Carl (RL)

McRae, Gary (PL)

McWhorter, Paul (RE)

Mercer, Robert (FD)

Messer, Paul* (FE)

Miller, Darin* (FL)

Miller, Michael* (FE)

Milstead, Terri* (PL)

Minnitt, Odis* (PL)

Mitchell, Dixon* (RE)

Mixson, Jimmy (PL)

Mize, Glenn* (FL)

Mize Sr., Richard* (PL)

Montgomery, Christopher* (FE)

Moody, Joe* (RE)

Moon, Deborah* (FE)

Mooney, John* (PL)

Moore, Lynn (RE)

Morelan, Mike (PL)

Morgan Jr., Bill* (FE)

Morgan, Darrell (PL)

Morgan, Joy* (FE)

Morgan, Mickey* (RE)

Morgan, Rod (RE)

Morrison, Jeff* (PL)

Morton, Mickey* (RE)

Moses, Danny (PL)

Mosley, Barbara* (FL)

Mosley, Darrell (PL)

Mosley, Larry (RE)

Mount Jr., John (FE)

Mount, Robert* (RE)

Moye Jr., Tom* (FE)

Muhomba, Thomas* (AF)

Mullaney, Denise* (FE)

Mullaney, John* (FE)

Murner, Keith (RE)

Murphree, Jon Tal (RE)

Murray III, Bob (RE)

Murray, David (RE)

Mutert, Kay (RE)

Myers, Darren (PL)

Nance, Robert (RE)

Napp, Jim* (RE)

Nash, Warren* (FD)

Neal, Don* (RE)

Nethery, Mitch* (FE)

New, Marian* (FE)

New Il, Tim* (FE)

Newton, Milton* (PL)

Noble, Hal (RE)

Nolan Jr., Bud* (FE)

Noren-Hentz, Todd* (FE)

Norton, David* (PL)

Oberneder, Alex* (FE)

Oliver Jr., Burl (RE)

Olmstead, Dale* (RE)

Ostrom, Anita (FE)

Owen, Rick* (FE)

Owen, Todd* (FE)

Owens, Bob* (FE)

Pace III, John (AM)

Padgett, Ben (RE)

Palmer, Dwayne* (PL)

Palmer, Marjorie* (RE)

Pangman, Jaime* (PE)

Parker, Bill (RE)

Parker, David F. (RE)

Parker, Larry (FE)

Parris, Alton* (RE)

Parris, Mark* (FE)

Parrish, Tom* (FE)

Patrick, Melissa* (FE)

Patsios, Rich* (RE)

Patterson, Donnie* (FL)

Patterson, Mark (PL)

Payne, Kevin* (FE)

Peeples, Paul* (RL)

Penfield, Emily Freeman* (FE-LFS3/4)

Perkins, Kathryne (PL)

Peterson III, Ted* (RE)

Phares Jr., Bill (RE)

Phillips, Franklin (RE)

Phillips, Thom (FE)

Phillips, William (RE)

Pilkington, Steve* (FE)

Plunkett Jr., Junior* (FL)

Poole, David (RE)

Pope, Daniel* (FE)

Pope Sr., Ivester (RE)

Pope, Mike* (FE)

Porter, Thom (FE)

Poupore, Carol* (PL)

Prater, Henry* (FE)

Precise, Bud* (RE)

Prewett Jr., Bo* (PL)

Price, Cam* (PL)

Pritchett, Tommy (PL)

Pruitt, Suzanne* (FD)

Puckett, Mark* (FE)

Ragland, Wylheme (RE)

Raines, Joseph (RE)

Raper, Randy* (FL)

Ratliff, Mike* (FE)

Ray, Donly (RE)

Ray, John* (AM)

Reding, Billy (RE)

Reding, Steve (FE)

Redus, Roger* (PL)

Reed, Matt* (FE)


B

105


Reeder, Jerry (RE)

Reynolds, Hughey* (FE)

Reynolds, Lavelle (RA)

Reynolds, Sherri* (FE)

Rhodes, Alicia* (PL)

Riddle, Phyllis (RD)

Ridgeway, O'neil (RE)

Rives, Belinda* (FE)

Roberts, Thomas (RE)

Roberts Jr., Tom (RE)

Robertson, Herb* (FE)

Robertson, Jim* (RE)

Robertson, Michael* (PL)

Robertson, Thomas* (PL)

Robey Jr., Jim* (RE)

Robinson, Jay* (FE)

Rodgers II, Melvin (FE)

Romberg, Dan (RA)

Ross, Robert (RA)

Rosser, Ryan* (FL)

Rozelle, Ava* (PL)

Russell Jr., John (PE)

Russell, Michael (RE)

Russell Jr., Noble (RE)

Russell, Thomas (RE)

Ruston, Ricky* (PL)

Rutland Jr., John (RE)

Ryberg, John* (PE)

Rybka, Rich (PL)

Saccucci, Melisa* (FE-LFS3/4)

Saccucci, Timothy* (FE)

Salter Jr., Tom* (PL)

Salter, Tom (RE)

Samuels, Mike (FE)

Savage, Jim* (FE)

Saxon Jr., Bill* (RE)

Saylor, Richard (RA)

Scales Sr., Bobby (RE)

Scales, Mary* (PL)

Schultz, Ron* (FE)

Scites, Kim* (PL)

Scott, Curtis (PL)

Scott, Dorothy* (FE)

Scott, Matt* (FL)

Scott, Robin* (FE)

Screws, Steve* (FE)

Self, Ed (RE)

Shaddix, Jesse (RE)

Shattuck, Cooper (PL)

Shepherd, Judy* (AM)

Shirley, Mike* (PL)

Shockley, Don (RE)

Short, Jim (RE)

Short, Roger* (RE)

Shumake, Chris (PL)

Simmons, John* (FE)

Simons, William (RE)

Sims, Amelia* (FE)

Sims, Anthony* (PL)

Sims Jr., Ed* (FE)

Singleton, Marcus* (FE)

Sisson, Bryan* (FE)

Skaggs, Harry (RE)

Skelton, Mike (FE)

Smith, Al* (PL)

Smith, Bill* (RE)

Smith Jr, Bob (FE)

Smith, Jim* (PL)

Smith, Joey* (PL)

Smith, John* (FE)

Smith, Ken (RE)

Smith, Mark (PL)

Smith, Matthew (FE)

Smith, Miriam* (FE)

Smith, Richard (RE)

Smith, Ricky* (FE)

Smith, Robert* (PL)

Smith, Robert (RE)

Smith, Ron (RE)

Smith, Ruth (PL)

Smith, Stan (PL)

Smith, Stephen (FE)

Smith, Tom* (RE)

Smith, Waymond* (FL)

Smyth, Scott* (FL)

Snyder, Joyce* (PL)

Socha, David (PL)

Soule, Ed (RE)

Sparkman Jr., Robert* (FE)

Spiller, Bryan (PL)

Spinks, Doyle (PL)

Spivey, Mike* (FE)

Springer, Phil* (PL)

Stallworth, Rod* (PL)

Steedman, Ted (FE)

Stephens, Paul (RE)

Stewart, Jerry (RE)

Stinson Jr., Mac* (RE)

Stonbraker, Mike (RE)

Stone, Bill* (PL)

Stone, Rock* (FE)

Strange, Steve* (FE)

Strickland, Steve* (PL)

Stringfellow, Jim (FE)

Strong, Michael* (PL)

Stryker III, Richard* (FE)

Styes, Butch* (RE)

Sullivan, David (PL)

Swenson, Ed* (PL)

Swiney, Franky* (PL)

Talley, Rick* (AM)

Tanner, John* (FE)

Tate, Rusty* (FE)

Tatum, Tim* (FE)

Taylor, Jerry (RA)

Taylor, Richard* (RE)

Teehan, Kim* (FE)

Teel, Angela* (PE)

Teel, David* (FL)

Thackerson, Scott* (FL)

Thomas, Kevin* (FE)

Thomas, Roy (PL)

Thomas, Timothy (FE)

Thompson Jr., David* (FL)

Thompson, John (RE)

Thompson, Keith* (FE)

Thompson, Rhett (FE)

Thompson, Roger* (FE)


B

106


Thorington, Fletcher (RE)

Thornton, Sheryl* (FD-LFS3/4)

Tidwell, Leroy (RE)

Timmons, Buster* (FE)

Timmons, Deborah (FE)

Todd, Jonathan* (FE)

Tonini, Vicki* (PL)

Toves, Jason (PL)

Traylor, Melody* (RE)

Treutel, Rita (PL)

Tubbs, David* (FE)

Tucker, David* (PL)

Turnbow, Frank (RE)

Turner Jr., Patrick (PL)

Twitty, Willie* (PL)

Vance, Byron (FE)

Vance, Hillard* (RE)

VanLandingham, Randy (RE)

Vann III, Chip* (FE)

Vann, Eddie* (PL)

Vardaman III, Blue* (FL)

Vaughn, Amy Parsons* (FE)

Vaughn, Philip (PL)

Verciglio, John* (FE)

Vernon, Ben* (PL)

Vest, Mike* (PL)

Vick, Paul* (FL)

Vickers Sr., Vic (RE)

Vickery, Wayne (RE)

Vickery, Willis* (RE)

von Herrmann, Peter* (FE)

Wagar, Cheryl (RD)

Walker, Dorsey (RE)

Walker, Hilda* (PL)

Walker, Larry* (PL)

Walker, Troy* (PL)

Wallace, David (RE)

Walls, Larry (PL)

Walton, Helen (PL)

Ward, Gary* (RE)

Ward, Scott (PL)

Warren, Becky (PL)

Washington, Watt (RE)

Watkins, Roger* (PL)

Watts, Jonathan* (FE)

Watts, Larence (RA)

Weatherly, Alan* (FE)

Weaver, David (RE)

Weaver, Malinda* (FE)

Webster, Dorothy Ann* (FE)

Webster Jr., Fred* (FE)

Webster, Jim (RE)

Weems, Billy* (FE)

Weldon, Chris (PL)

Wells Jr., Doug (RE)

Welsh, Deb* (FD)

West Jr., Pete* (RE)

West, Sandy (RE)

West, Steve (FE)

White, Byron* (RE)

Whitehead, Chris (PL)

Whittaker, Ray* (PL)

Wilder, Warren (RE)

Wilkerson, Jacob* (PL)

Williams, Bruce* (FL)

Williams, Clauzell* (FE)

Williams, Dianne* (PL)

Williams, Mitchell* (FE)

Williams, Rusty* (AM)

Williams, Wayne (RE)

Williamson, Herb* (RE)

Williamson, Linda (FL)

Williamson, Sam* (FE)

Willoughby, Helen (RE)

Willson, Larry (RE)

Wilson, Belinda* (PL)

Wilson, Jim* (PL)

Wilson, Roger* (PL)

Wilson, Trav (FE)

Windsor, Kenny* (FE)

Windsor, Vandon (RE)

Winterberg, Ron (RA)

Witherington, Lee* (FL)

Wolfe, Andy (FE)

Wood, Terry* (PL)

Woodham, Tyler (PL)

Woodin, Woody* (FL)

Woodruff, Mark* (FE)

Worley, Chuck* (FE)

Wright, Don (FE)

Wright, Larry* (RE)

Wyatt, Brian (FE)

Yarbrough, Gary* (FE)

Yarbrough, Justin (PL)

Yeates, John (RE)

York, Billy* (RE)

Zajicek, Alison* (PL)


B

107


Excused Absences

Rev. Dee DowdyRev. Andrew Dressler

Rev. David GrayRev. Debbie Hitchcock

Rev. Branson IsleyRev. Eric KohlerRev. John Pace

Rev. John RussellRev. Mike SamuelsRev. Jessie Shaddix

Rev. Steve WestRev. Trav Wilson

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Minutes

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Journal of ProceedingsCondensed Minutes of Annual Conference 2015

146th Session • NURTURE: Growing In ChristThe North Alabama Annual Conference of the United Methodist ChurchMay 31-June 2, 2015 • Birmingham-Southern CollegeBishop Debra Wallace-Padgett presiding

Vision of the North Alabama Conference:Spiritual leaders empowering life-giving congregations to transform the world.

Sunday, May 31, 2015The one hundred forty-sixth meeting of the North Alabama Conference was designed to be a 48-hour worship experience during which participants would hear reports, conduct business, experience times of learning and share testimonies of ministry.

Opening CelebrationMembers and guests of the Annual Conference were greeted by emcee Chris Greene, who serves as worship leader at Christ Harbor UMC. A mass choir formed by members of church choirs from across the North Alabama Conference led the call to worship. Bishop Wallace-Padgett opened the Conference in prayer. Worship leader, Nancy Beard, led the gathering in the traditional Wesley hymn, "And Are We Yet Alive."

Organization of the ConferenceBishop Wallace-Padgett called upon the Conference Secretary, Rev. Clauzell Williams, to organize the Conference. Rev. Williams moved that the floor of the coliseum, the stage, sections 2 through 4, 6 through 9, 12 through 14, and Munger Auditorium during the Clergy Executive Session be designated as the bar of the Conference. The bar was approved. Rev. Williams moved that Rev. Nancy Cole, Karen Long, Rev. Tim Tatum, and Rev. Matt Reed serve as Assistant Secretaries for Annual Conference. They were elected. Rev. Williams nominated Rev. Sherill Clontz to serve as Parliamentarian for the Annual Conference. Rev. Clontz was elected. Rev. Williams nominated Terry McElheny to serve as Conference Chancellor for the term to expire in 2019. He was elected. Rev. Williams nominated Rev. Stephen Benefield to serve as Conference Statistician for the term to expire in 2019. He was elected. Rev. Sherill Clontz nominated Rev. Clauzell Williams to serve as Conference Secretary for the term to expire in 2019. Rev. Williams was elected.

Rev. Robin Scott, Gail Hiett, Rev. Dale Cohen, Rev. Randy Kelley, and Rev. Deb Welsh offered prayers for Holy Conferencing.

Bishop Wallace-Padgett called upon the Conference Secretary to present the Consent Agenda. Rev. Williams presented the reports in the PreConference Book (Journal Volume I) plus the lettered reports given out at registration. The following reports were removed from the Consent Agenda:

• Report from the Nominations Team—Item A• The following reports from the Council on Finance and Administration:

o Report No. 1: 2016 Conference Budget—Item Bo Report No. 2: 2016 Conference Budget Funding Method—Item Co Report No. 3: 2017 Conference Budget Funding Model—Item Do Report No. 4: Compensation—Item Eo Report No. 9: 2014 Financial Schedule—Item G

• The following reports from the Board of Pension and Health Benefits:o Report No. 8: 2016 HealthFlex Premiums—Item Jo Report No. 9: HealthFlex Exchange in 2016—Item Ko Report No. 11: 2016 Budget—Item M

Bishop Wallace-Padgett asked if there were any other items the members wished to remove. She called on Rev. John Kearns at Microphone 2 who asked that Item S, A Petition to the 2016 General Conference and Item U, A Resolution Supporting Harm Reduction for LGBTQ Teens be removed from the Consent Agenda. The Bishop then asked the Conference if they would receive the Consent Agenda with those items removed. The Consent Agenda was received. The Bishop asked that all amendments and substitutions be submitted in writing to the Conference Secretary before the close of the Monday morning session.

Bishop Wallace-Padgett called on Rev. Williams to present a resolution to change the Standing Rules of the Annual Conference. Rev. Williams presented Item Y in the lettered reports that were to be discussed and voted on in the Tuesday morning session.

Bishop Wallace-Padgett welcomed to the platform Birmingham-Southern Trustees Chair and Canterbury UMC member, Bruce Rogers, who introduced the new President of Birmingham-Southern, Dr. Ed Leonard III. Dr. Leonard welcomed Annual Conference members and guests to the campus. After a dance by the Glen Addie UMC Praise Dancers, special guest Bishop B. Michael Watson, resident bishop of the North Georgia Episcopal Area, preached.

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After Bishop Watson’s sermon, Bishop Wallace-Padgett led the Conference in a time of remembering their baptism. During this holy time, chalices of water were passed and participants shared with each other by making the sign of the cross and saying “Remember that you are baptized, and rejoice!”

Following a dinner break, the clergy gathered in Munger Auditorium for the Clergy Executive Session. Laity reconvened in Bill Battle Coliseum for the Laity Session.

June 1, 2015 • Morning SessionConference opened with music led by the St. Junia UMC Band. Bishop Wallace-Padgett led Conference members and guests in sharing Holy Communion. With the help of emcee Chris Greene, Bishop Wallace-Padgett shared the Conference mission and vision that was guiding not only this year’s “mission-driven” Annual Conference, but also the ministries of the North Alabama Conference.

Bishop Wallace-Padgett introduced Dr. Paul Chilcote and explained that Dr. Chilcote would be sharing each morning on the topic of Nurturing Leadership in the Wesleyan Tradition.

Adoption of Consent AgendaBishop Wallace-Padgett asked for a vote to adopt the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda was approved.

Conference Priority Report: Church Health Rev. Dr. Robin Scott and Rev. Nancy Cole were called on to give the Church Health Team report. Rev. Scott began by describing the new process for church health developed by the Church Health Team. This process is 3D Regeneration. He explained that the 3Ds are for discover, develop, and deploy. Healthy churches discover persons who need Christ and share faith with them. Healthy churches develop new believers into fully devoted followers of Jesus. Healthy churches deploy resources, personnel, and God’s grace into areas that produce disciples for Christ and meet the human needs of their communities. With the 3D Regeneration process, the Church Health Team will help churches assess where their areas of need are in becoming a healthier church.

Rev. Cole said the vision of the Church Health Team is to have Spirit-led healthy congregations living out God’s call through Grace. The Church Health Team assists churches by providing tools and processes that move churches toward greater health. She explained other processes available to churches. ABIDE is a process from Spiritual Leadership, Inc. that is provided for small membership churches to access. Also, Natural Church Development is available for any church that wishes to complete the survey to determine their strengths and minimum factor in eight areas of health. Coaching is also provided if wanted. Rev. Cole encouraged churches to ask the Church Health Team to assist in determining the health of the church and to participate together in being Christ to a broken world.

Conference Statistician ReportConference Statistician Rev. Amy DeWitte shared the Statistician Report. She noted that although membership and worship attendance showed a decline, not only in 2014, but also for a number of years, there are bright spots to be seen in North Alabama. She noted 25 percent of the churches in the Conference are growing. Sixty-five percent of the congregations in decline are in what is categorized as low decline, which means there is hope for a turn toward growth. She also noted that payment of Conference apportionments as well as overall giving to ministries outside local church walls has increased.

Bishop Wallace-Padgett recognized Rev. Wade Griffith at Microphone 1 who pointed out another positive note for our statistical data in that the Conference Average Attendance only dropped 200 from 2013-2014; whereas, from 2012-2013 the drop was 2000.

Glory SightingEmcee Chris Greene, explained that in North Alabama we look for opportunities to share Glory Sightings—how God is at work in the church and community. The practice of regularly sharing Glory Sightings becomes a time of encouragement as we are reminded that God is always at work. It is a reminder to stop, pay attention and give thanks.

Rev. Chris Herbert of Union Chapel UMC was interviewed by Chris and shared how God has been at work at Union Chapel. Rev. Herbert explained that in the last three years Union Chapel’s worship attendance has grown from just over 70 people to approximately 160 each week. This spring the congregation completed a Family Life Center to make room for more ministries and more people. The only staff member of the church is the part-time local pastor. Passionate and dedicated volunteers who are always looking to the needs of their community and praying to start even more outreach run the ministries of the church. The congregation eagerly partners with other local churches and ministries. They are truly becoming a campus of hope for their community.

Council on Finance and Administration ReportRev. Kenny Baskins gave the financial reports for the Council on Finance and Administration. He stated that Items B, C, D, and E were not on the Consent Agenda. Item F and reports 5, 6, 7, and 8 were on the Consent Agenda.

Rev. Baskins explained that the Conference Budget Funding Task Force was formed in October 2014 in response to a concern raised at

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Annual Conference last year. The work of the Task Force has been directly related to our theme of nurturing healthy congregations. He called on two members of the Task Force, Rev. Ken Dunivant and Rev. Warren Nash to share the Task Force recommendations. It was explained that the purpose of the Task Force was to examine the way money is raised and spent in the North Alabama Conference.

Based on the assessment by the Task Force, the following guidelines were recommended to the Council on Finance and Administration:• Change the direction of money flow in the conference from a top-down apportionment model to an upward flowing voluntary

spiritual giving model. This approach would align the way the Conference is funded with the way local churches are funded.• Infuse and emphasize the spiritual basis for giving by asking each local church in the North Alabama Conference to commit to a

path of proportional connectional giving, beginning where they are now and growing over time to a Biblical standard of a tithe. This would be the same standard that is preached in our local churches and would yield similar spiritual results.

• The current practice of approving and funding a budget is disconnected from real-time contexts in local churches and unnecessarily complex. The Task Force believes an upward flowing voluntary spiritual giving model, like the Biblical tithe, will bring inspiration and simplicity to giving that reflects the real-time contexts of local churches.

• The Task Force encourages the Annual Conference to be more transparent and clear about the ministries for which United Methodists are responsible so that local churches may give generously and joyfully.

Next StepsBased on these recommendations, Council on Finance and Administration in consultation with the Cabinet recommends the following steps during the 2016 transitional year:

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