organization personnel

MINUTES

of the

WEST MICHIGAN

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OF

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FORTY - THIRD SESSION

Calvin College

Grand Rapids, Michigan

June 6 – June 9, 2012

Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, Presiding BishopWilliam W. Chu, Annual Conference Secretary

OFFICIAL RECORD

VOLUME 50 NUMBER 2-B

4 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012

— WMC Photos, Mark Doyal

2012 OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE 5

TABLE OF CONTENTSI. Officers of the Conference ..................................................................................................................................... 6II. Conference Center and Staff .................................................................................................................................... 8III. Camps, Wesley Foundations, Other Institutions ...................................................................................................... 9IV. Conference Organizations and Related Personnel: A. Standing Committees ...................................................................................................................................... 12 B. Conference Ministries 1. Conference Council on Ministries ........................................................................................................... 13 2. Agencies Amenable to the Conference Council on Ministries: Conference Ministries ............................................................................................... 14 3. Agencies Amenable to the Conference Council on Ministries: Communications and Records Ministries ................................................................. 19 4. Agencies Amenable to the Conference Council on Ministries: District and Local Church Ministries ....................................................................... 20 C. Finance and Property Ministries ..................................................................................................................... 20 D. Human Resources Ministries .......................................................................................................................... 21 E. Other Conference Organizational Units ......................................................................................................... 23 F. District Committees ........................................................................................................................................ 26 G. Wesley Foundation Boards ............................................................................................................................. 28 H. Officers of Conference Organizations and Association ................................................................................. 30 I. Cabinet Representatives on Conference Organizations .................................................................................. 32 J. General and Jurisdictional Conference Personnel .......................................................................................... 33 K. Lay Members of Conference .......................................................................................................................... 34 L. Equalization of Lay and Clergy Membership ................................................................................................ 52V. Business of the Annual Conference ....................................................................................................................... 54VI. Daily Proceedings: Minutes from the West Michigan Annual Conference .......................................................... 78VII. Appointments A. Appointments by District.............................................................................................................................. 100 B. Appointments To Extension Ministries (2008) ............................................................................................ 130 C. Salaries of Persons in Extension Ministries (2008) ..................................................................................... 134VIII. Reports A. Director of Connectional Ministries Report ................................................................................................. 135 B. District Superintendents’ Report .................................................................................................................. 138 C. Treasurer’s Report......................................................................................................................................... 138 D. Lay Leaders’ Report ..................................................................................................................................... 143IX. Legislative Action A. Legislative Action Index ............................................................................................................................... 145 B. Annual Conference Petitions ........................................................................................................................ 146 Conference Budget ................................................................................................................................ 171 C. Other Legislation and New Business ........................................................................................................... 176 D. Policies, Procedures and Rules ..................................................................................................................... 180X. Memoirs ........................................................................................................................................................ 208XI. Roll of the Dead ................................................................................................................................................... 212XII. Historical Sessions of the Annual Conference .................................................................................................... 214XIII. Plan of Organization ............................................................................................................................................ 215XIV. Rules of Order ..................................................................................................................................................... 251XV. Addresses: A. Missionaries Supported by West Michigan Conference .............................................................................. 268 B. Deaconesses .................................................................................................................................................. 271 C. Surviving Spouses’ Mailing Addresses ........................................................................................................ 272 D. Addresses of Elected Lay Persons................................................................................................................ 275XVI. Pastoral Service Record ....................................................................................................................................... 282XVII. A. Clergy on Honorable and Administrative Location Service Record ............................................................ 343 B. DSA Service Record ..................................................................................................................................... 347XVIII. Diaconal Ministers’ Service Record .................................................................................................................... 351XIX. Retired Local Pastors Record and Local Pastors Without Appointment ............................................................. 352XX. Pastoral Photos ..................................................................................................................................................... 356XXI. Church Pastoral Histories A. Local Churches ............................................................................................................................................. 376 B. District Superintendents................................................................................................................................ 420XXII. Auditor’s Report .................................................................................................................................................. 422XXIII. Statistician’s and Treasurer’s Reports .................................................................................................................. 450XXIV. Ordination Photos ................................................................................................................................................ 566XXV. Maps ............................................................................................................................................................... 568XXVI. Index ............................................................................................................................................................... 578


I. OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE

RESIDENT BISHOPDeborah Lieder Kiesey

Michigan Area, United Methodist Church2164 University Park, Suite 250, Okemos 48864

Phone: 517-347-4030 Fax: 517-347-4003Email: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOPDeana Nelson

Email: [email protected]

CLERGY ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOPRev. William D. Dobbs


EXECUTIVE ADMIN. ASSISTANT TO CLERGY ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOPVicki M. Gibbs


ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND DATABASE MANAGERStuart Hallgren


DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTSALBION: Tamara S. Williams [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Sarah Gillette [email protected] 600 E. Michigan Ave., Albion 49224 Phone: 517-629-8150; Fax: 517-629-8230

GRAND RAPIDS: William E. Haggard [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Elizabeth M. Bode [email protected] 11 Fuller, S.E., P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 Phone: 616-459-4503; Toll Free: 888-217-1905; Fax: 616-459-0242

GRAND TRAVERSE: Anita K. Hahn [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Jill Haney [email protected] 1249 Three Mile Rd., Traverse City 49696 Phone: 231-947-5281; Fax: 231-947-0181

HEARTLAND: David F. Hills [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Melanie Zalewski [email protected] 1400 S. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant 48858 Phone: 989-773-5140; Fax: 989-775-6599

KALAMAZOO: Cornelius (Neil) N. Davis [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Mandana Nordbrock [email protected] 810 W. Kilgore, Lower Level, Suite 3, Kalamazoo 49008 Phone: 269-372-7525; (800) 596-0739; Fax: 269-372-7644


LANSING: Robert L. Hundley [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Sus’ann Busley 2164 University Park Dr., Suite 240, Okemos 48864 Phone: 517-347-4173; Fax: 517-347-4798

CONFERENCE SECRETARYWilliam W. Chu

733 Orchard Dr., Williamston 48895Phone: 517 996-2207; Email: [email protected]

JOURNAL EDITORDon Hiler

3123 Waterford NE, Grand Rapids 49505-3244Phone: 616-363-6130; Email: [email protected]

ASSISTANT SECRETARIESDan Brook, Pat Brook, Julia Deemer, Blair Cutler, Joe DeLany, Rebecca Farnum

Sarah Hercula, Emma Lipps, Dan Phillips, Allegra Smith, Andrew Stange, Arthur TurnerJennifer Wheeler, Devinnie Wysocki

CONFERENCE TREASURERProspero Tumonong

P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247Phone: 616-459-4503; Fax: 616-459-0191; Email: [email protected]

CONFERENCE STATISTICIANThomas Fox

1626 Lake Dr., Apt 189, Haslett 48840Phone: (269) 921-5812; Email: [email protected]

ASSISTANT STATISTICIANVictor Charnley

CONFERENCE CHANCELLORAndrew Vorbrich

151 S. Rose Street Ste 900, Kalamazoo 49007-4719Phone: 269-381-8844; Email: [email protected]

CONFERENCE LAY LEADERAnne Soles

PO Box 467, Pentwater 49449Phone: 231-869-7651; Email: [email protected]

ASSOCIATE LAY LEADERSRaymond Marshall

216 S. Nottawa Rd, Mendon 49072Phone: 269-496-7993; Email: [email protected]

Max Waagner928 Sunburst Rd, Jackson 49203

Phone: 517-787-2924; Email: [email protected]


CO-FACILITATORSJoyce Showerman, 600 S Main St, Eaton Rapids 48827


Laura Witkowski, 11 Fuller SE, PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247Phone: 616-459-4503; Email: [email protected]

DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATORJeremy Wicks, PO Box 106, Dansville 48819


II. CONFERENCE CENTER STAFFNote: Names of Laypersons are underlined

11 Fuller SE, PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247TELEPHONE 616-459-4503

TOLL FREE: 1-888-217-1905 FAX: 616-459-0191

DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIESBenton R. Heisler [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT & CONGREGATIONAL TRANSFORMATIONGary G. Step [email protected]

MINISTRY CONSULTANTIris Naomi García [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONSMark Doyal [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFLaura Witkowski, Connectional Ministries Office Administrator [email protected] Hippensteel [email protected] Stewar [email protected] Salazar [email protected] Weems [email protected]

WEEKLY NEWS STAFFValerie Mossman-Celestin [email protected] DeMoss [email protected]

CONFERENCE WEB ADMINISTRATORJames Searls [email protected]

CONFERENCE TREASURER’S OFFICEProspero Tumonong, Treasurer [email protected] Kosten [email protected] Geske [email protected] Buck [email protected]


UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF MICHIGANDavid Bell President and Executive Director [email protected] 840 W. Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 38116 Phone: 888-451-1929

Wayne Barrett Senior Executive [email protected]

Marian Coles Operations Manager [email protected]

Kay Yoder Director of Accounting Services [email protected]

III. CAMPS, COLLEGES, WESLEY FOUNDATIONSAND OTHER INSTITUTIONS

UNITED METHODIST CAMPS: Albright Park: Dennis Dull, Director [email protected] 3156 – 190th Avenue, Reed City 49677 231-832-9094 www.albrightcamp.org Fax: 231-832-3856

Crystal Springs: Mark Einselen, Director [email protected] 33774 Crystal Springs Street, Dowagiac 49047 269-683-8918 www.crystalspringscamp.com Fax: 269-782-7167

Lake Louise: David Gladstone, Executive Director [email protected] 11037 Thumb Lake Road, Boyne Falls 49713 231-549-2728 www.lakelouisecommunity.org Fax: 231-549-2729

Lake Michigan: Tobin Powers, Director [email protected] 5807 N. Ridge Road, Pentwater 49449 231-869-5317 www.LakeMichiganCamp.org Fax: 231-869-4890

Lakeview: Debra Steed, Interim Director [email protected] 5300 Cutler Road, Lakeview 48850 800-985-2267 www.lakeviewcamp.org Fax: 989-352-6038

Wesley Woods: Kenneth Brown, Director [email protected] 1700 Clear Lake, Dowling 49050 888-992-2267 www.wesleywoodscamp.com Fax: 616-721-8291

UNITED METHODIST-RELATED COLLEGES Adrian College: Christopher Momany, Chaplain [email protected] Valade Hall 133, 110 S. Madison St., Adrian 49221 www.adrian.edu 517-265-5161, ext. 4211 Albion College: Daniel McQuown, Chaplain [email protected] Ferguson Hall 103, 611 E. Porter St., Albion 49224 517-629-0492 www.albion.edu


WESLEY FOUNDATIONS Central Michigan University Charles Farnum [email protected] 1400 S. Washington, Mt. Pleasant 48858 989-400-7214 www.cmuwesley.org

Ferris State University Christine Berke [email protected] Wesley House, 628 S. Warren, Big Rapids 49307 231-796-8315 www.ferrismi.wesley.org Grand Valley State University Greg Lawton Wesley Fellowship @ GVSU [email protected] 4539 Luce St., Jennison 49428 616-895-2235 www.gvwesley.org Kalamazoo Lisa Batten [email protected] 2101 Wilbur, Kalamazoo 49006-5610 269-344-4076 www.wmu.miwesley.org Michigan State University Bill Chu [email protected] 1118 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing 48823 517-332-0861 www.MSUwesley.org

HEALTH AND WELFARE INSTITUTIONS Bronson Health Care Group Bob Persenaire [email protected] Pastoral Care Dept. Box 48 Bronson Methodist Hospital 601 John Street, Kalamazoo 49007 269-341-6171 www.bronsonhealth.com Clark Retirement Community: Timothy T. Tuthill, Director of Pastoral Care [email protected] 1551 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids 49506-3331 616-452-1568 www.clarkretirement.org United Methodist Community House: Richard Clanton, Chief Executive Officer [email protected] 904 Sheldon SE, Grand Rapids 49507 616-452-3226 www.umchousegr.org


—WMC Photos, Mark Doyal


IV. CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONSAND RELATED PERSONNEL

-- Date following name indicates year of election.-- Boldfaced to show CNC nominations.-- Names of laypersons are underlined.

-- Parentheses ( ) indicate elected by action of Annual Conference in 2012.-- Two asterisks ** by name indicate chairperson.

ACRONYMS

A. STANDING COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON AGENDA

Conference Facilitators: Laura Witkowski & Joyce ShowermanChairperson, Rules of Order Committee: Judy CoffeyChairperson, Annual Conference Program Committee: Nichea VerVeer GuyChairperson, Committee on Reference: Anne SolesRepresentative, Conference Worship Committee: Steve PlaceDirector of Connectional Ministries: Benton R. Heisler

COMMITTEE ON JOURNAL

Members-at-Large (6) (2 clergy; 2 laywomen; 2 laymen): Sheila Baker 07 **Kathy Cadarette 09 Merna Francis 09 Mandana Nordbrock 09 (Sus’ann Busley 11) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

COMMITTEE ON MEMOIRS

Beverly Lawton 10 George Lawton 10 **Edrye Maurer 10

ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

The Bishop: Deborah Lieder KieseyClergy Assistant to the Bishop: William D. DobbsDistrict Superintendent selected by the Cabinet: Robert HundleyHost Pastor: Julie LiskeConference Secretary: William ChuConference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader: Anne Soles 12Conference United Methodist Women President: Ruth Whaley 08 Jenny Kroeze (1/1/13)Conference United Methodist Men President: Mike Bremer 05Conference Council on Youth Ministries representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Director of Connectional Ministries: Benton R. HeislerRules of Order Chair: Judy CoffeyConference Facilitator: Laura Witkowski & Joyce ShowermanRepresentative of Host Institution: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Worship Liaison: Steve PlaceChild Care Liaison: Mary Jo DeLany 99

CCOYM: Conference Council on Youth MinistriesCCUIC: Commission on Christian Unity and

Interreligious ConcernsCFA: Council on Finance and AdministrationCNC: Conference Nominating CommitteeCOSROW: Commission on the Status and Role

of Women

FUMMWA: Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and WorshipArts

IWC: Area Indian Workers ConferenceNCJ: North Central JurisdictionRELC: Racial Ethnic Local Church CommitteeUMC: United Methodist ChurchUMW: United Methodist WomenUMM: United Methodist Men

2012 CONFERENCE OFFICERS 13

Board of Ordained Ministry representative: Lynn Grimes

Members at Large: **Nichea VerVeer Guy 11 Scott Manning 05 Veroneze Strader 05 Mark Thompson 10 David Wiltse 08 Sue Stickle 10

Physical Limitations Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

COMMITTEE ON REFERENCE

Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader: Anne SolesChair, Annual Conference Program Committee: Nichea VerVeer GuyConference Facilitators: Laura Witkowski & Joyce ShowermanDirector of Connectional Ministries: Benton R. HeislerConference Secretary: William ChuChair, Rules of Order Committee: Judy Coffey

COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORDER

Members at Large (9) (elected annually):(Ruth Breyfogle) (**Judy Coffey) (Joel Fitzgerald 12)(George Lawton 12) (David Lundquist 12) (Karin Orr)(Paul Quigley) (Donald Williams) (Larry Zomer 12)

Ex-Officio:Conference Facilitators: Laura Witkowski & Joyce ShowermanDirector of Connectional Ministries: Benton R. Heisler

District Superintendent (for information only): Robert Hundley

B. CONFERENCE MINISTRIES

1. LEADERSHIP TEAM

Clergy/ Position Person Gender /Lay Race DistrictVOTING: Twelve to fourteen Voting Members, at least one of whom shall be a voting member of the Commission on Religion and Race (¶643.5): 1. Lay Leader Anne Soles Female Lay Caucasian GT 2. DCM **Benton Heisler Male Clergy Caucasian GR 3. DS Robert Hundley Male Clergy Caucasian LN 4. CFA Susan Cobb Female Lay Caucasian GR 5. At Large ‘08 Rick Blunt Male Clergy Caucasian GR 6. At Large ‘08 (Bo Rin Cho) Male Clergy Asian LN 7. At Large ’09 (Betsy Marvin) Female Lay Caucasian GR 8. At Large ‘09 Iain Charnley Male Lay Caucasian GR 9. At Large ‘10 Andy Croel Male Clergy Caucasian HT10. At Large ‘10 Len Schoenherr Male Clergy Caucasian AL11. At Large ‘11 Glen Kinder Male Lay Caucasian LN12. At Large ‘11 Devon Herrell Female Clergy Caucasian GT13. Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey Female Clergy Caucasian NA14. Communications Mark Doyal Male Lay Caucasian LN15. Treasurer Pros Tumonong Male Lay Asian GR16. At Large (annual) Mike Johnson Male Lay Caucasian AL17. At Large (annual) Patty Harpole Female Clergy Caucasian KZ Representing Religion and Race18. Any person residing within the bounds of the annual conference with membership on the Connectional Table. None at this Time


2. AGENCIES AMENABLE TO THE LEADERSHIP TEAM:CONFERENCE MINISTRIES

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN CAMPINGMEMBERS AT LARGE (11):

George Ayoub 11 Mary Jo DeLany 09 (Phil Hammond 12) Michelle Hills 11 Minette Himes 09 Sue Norton 11 Bill Polzin 11 Fredrick Sidmore 07 (John Ward 12) **Jeremy Williams 04* (Rebecca Wieringa 12)* Tenure extended for 2 years.

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):Representative from each Local Camp Committee (5) (selected by each Committee):

ALBRIGHT: Mark Posey LAKEVIEW: Ken Helbing, Tom McCombCRYSTAL SPRINGS: Larry Priest WESLEY WOODS: Chad ParmaleeLAKE MICHIGAN: Mike Aldrich

Lake Louise Christian Community Board Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Wesley HahnDistrict Directors* of Camping (or that person’s designee):

ALBION: *Terri Reynolds 12 GRAND TRAVERSE: *Dave Renfer 12HEARTLAND: *Jean Holland 12 KALAMAZOO: *Pam Cowgill 10GRAND RAPIDS: *Gary Liu 07 LANSING: *Lewis Tibbits 10

Conference Staff: Iris Naomi GarcíaDistrict Superintendent (for information only): Anita Hahn

BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY

MEMBERS AT LARGE (15):(George Bob 12) Brad Brillhart 08 Dan Brubaker 05**Ellen Brubaker 06 Thom Davenport 07 John Fisher 11 Constance Heffelfinger 10 Vern Jones 10 (Clarice McKenzie 12) John McNaughton 05 Steve Neubauer 06 (Zach Oaster 12) Karin Orr 10 (Bob Roth 12) Karen Wheat 11

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):Mission Coordinator of Social Action, Conference United Methodist Women: Joyce Mitchell 12Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Chairperson of Homeless Ministries (CNC nomination): Karen Wheat 06

Conference Staff: Valerie Mossman-CelestinConference Peace With Justice Coordinator: Ellen BrubakerDistrict Superintendent (for information only): Anita Hahn

BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (14): Gary Bondarenko 08 Catherine Christman 09 Jessica Clarke 05**Ron Hansen 08 Mark Johnson 10 Steve Lindeman 08 Clara Molby 10 Joe Spackman 09 Caryl Snider 07 Ed Snook 09 (Scott Bouldrey 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)(_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):Two Youth elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Coordinator of Youth Ministries: Joy MillsMission Coord. of Spiritual Growth, Conf. United Methodist Women: Gerry Tibbits 10GBOD Division on Ministries w/ Young People: Jana Lynn Almeida, Rebecca Farnum, Rebecca Farrester WieringaChristian Educators’ Fellowship Representative: Norma Scrivnor 96Forum of Adults in Youth Ministry Representative: Sue DanielsFellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts (FUMMWA): Sandy Mast 10


Stewardship Ministries Representative: Davis S. Bell 11Conference Coordinators of Children’s Ministries: Glenys Nellist 09Conference Coordinator of Family Life Ministries: (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)Conference Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries: (Laurie Dahlman 12)Conference Coordinator of Single Adult Ministries: Mary Beth Rhine 10Conference Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries: Rebecca Farrester Wieringa 09

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE WITHOUT VOTE):Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García

District Superintendent (for information only): Tamara Williams

OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES COMMITTEE

CONFERENCE COORDINATOR: Laurie Dahlman 12DISTRICT COORDINATORS: ALBION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GRAND TRAVERSE: Betty Riggs 12 HEARTLAND: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ KALAMAZOO: Sarah McCall 12 GRAND RAPIDS: Tim Tuthill 12 LANSING: David DekkerMEMBERS-AT-LARGE: Wendy Clark Lorraine Lancaster Gordon Schleicher Louise ThomasClark Retirement Community: Anna GoddardConference Staff: Iris Naomi GarcíaRepresentative, NCJ Committee on Older Adult Ministries: Laurie Dahlman

BOARD OF EVANGELISM

DISTRICT SECRETARIES OF EVANGELISM:ALBION: Ed Ross 11 GRAND TRAVERSE: Brenda Gordon 12HEARTLAND: Jon VanDop 10 KALAMAZOO: David Meister 11GRAND RAPIDS: Kevin Guetschow 11 LANSING: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

MEMBERS AT LARGE (7): Nelson Hall 10 Chuck Hill 09 John Moore 06 **Ed Ross 05 (Virginia Heller 12) (Robert Hughes 12)(David Rhodes 12)

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):Conference Staff: Iris Naomi GarcíaGeneral Church Agency: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE ONLY):Regional Director of the Foundation for Evangelism: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

District Superintendent (for information only): Anita Hahn

BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES

MEMBERS AT LARGE (10):(Wendy Clark 06) Julia Deemer 08 Susan Emmons 11(Jane Hoekwater 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _12) Kathy Kursch 11 James Mort 09 Vipin Singh 07 (**Lynda Zeller 12) Connie Zerlaut 11

DISTRICT MISSION SECRETARIES (6)ALBION: John Williams 06 GRAND TRAVERSE: Dave Hamman 12HEARTLAND: Kathy Shepard 11 KALAMAZOO: Delberta Troutman 10GRAND RAPIDS: N/A LANSING: Robert Freysinger 09

Conference Secretary of Global Ministries (nominated by the Bishop): Jon Pohl 09Conference UMCOR/Hunger Coordinator (CNC nomination): Lynn and Kay DeMoss 09Conference Coordinator of Cooperative Ministries: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Mission Coordinator of Education & Interpretation, Conference United Methodist Women:

Mary Lou Vinson 08Coordinator of Bible Distribution: Bob Mayo 12


General Board of Global Ministries, Women’s Division: Nichea VerVeer Guy 08Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Staff: Benton R. HeislerDistrict Superintendent (for information only): Anita HahnVolunteer in Mission Coordinator (CNC nomination): Dave Morton 06Chairperson of Hispanic Ministry: Stacy Mabus Caballero 11Refugee and Immigration Ministries Coordinator: Shirley Freeman 12Health and Welfare Ministries Coordinator: Wendy Clark 06Urban Network Representative: Julie Liske 10Town and Country Representative: Carl Litchfield

BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINISTRY

MEMBERS AT LARGE (12): Letisha Bowman 10 Mike Conklin 10 Nagnon Diarrassouba 11 Zach Oaster 11 **Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 11 Maria Rutland 09 Jane Schuiteman 11 Steven Snyder 11 Alice Townley 08(James McCartney 12) (Christina Yalda 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):Chairperson or Representative of Wesley Foundation Boards of Directors:

Central Michigan University: Curt JensenFerris State University: Laura DixMichigan State University: Bill DonohueWestern Michigan University: Lisa Batten

Chairperson or Representative from Albion College: Chairperson or Representative from Adrian College: Chairperson or representative of Wesley Fellowship at Grand Valley State University: Terry MerrimanCollege student (1) (selected by each local Wesley Foundation Board and church-related college):

Albion College: studentAdrian College: studentCentral Michigan University: studentFerris State University: studentWestern Michigan University: studentGrand Valley State University: student

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry: _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Conference Staff: Iris Naomi GarcíaDistrict Superintendent (for information only): Neil Davis

COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN UNITY AND INTERRELIGIOUS CONCERNS

CHAIRPERSON (CNC nomination, may be selected from 6 members): (**Paul Hane 12)MEMBERS AT LARGE (6) (1 from each district chosen by district conferences):

ALBION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT: Neil Haney 12HEARTLAND: Darryl Miller 12 KALAMAZOO DISTRICT: Ron Van Lente 12GRAND RAPIDS: Joy Murphy 12 LANSING DISTRICT: Lyne Stull-Lipps 12

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):Member of General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns:

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Member of Governing Board of National Council of Churches of Christ: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Any persons who have been official United Methodist Delegates to most recent World Council of Churches Assembly: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Conference Staff: Benton R. HeislerDistrict Superintendent (for information only): Neil Davis


COMMISSION ON RELIGION AND RACE

RACIAL/ETHNIC PERSONS (8):African American (4):

Michelle Diarrassouba 11 Steve Lee 05 Alice Richie 08 James Richie 09

Native American (2): Scott Manning 07 Terry Stickley 11Hispanic American (1): Lea Tobar 05Asian American (1): (Bo Rin Cho 12)

MEMBERS AT LARGE (4):**Patricia Bromberek 07 Patricia Harpole 08 Jane Knapp 11 (Veroneze Strader 12)

NOTE: Out of all the above members each district shall be represented.General Commission Member (if any): Jerome R. DeVineConference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Staff: Benton R. HeislerDistrict Superintendent (for information only): Neil Davis

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN

MEMBERS AT LARGE (11) (majority of whom shall be women; the chairperson shall be a woman): Lou-Ellen Briggs 08 Judy Coffey 05 (Nancy Ham 12) Judy Krchmar 11 Amy Latimer 09 **Kathryn Leydorf-Keck 05 Lindsay Oaster 11 Kathryn Strouse 11 Sue Yoder 08(_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

Mission Coordinator of Membership Nurture and Outreach, Conference United Methodist Women (1): Sue Emmons 10General Commission Member (if not in members-at-large): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Staff: Iris Naomi GarcíaDistrict Superintendent (for information only): Tamara Williams

COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY CONCERNS

Members-at-Large (10): Mark Babb 10 Carol Bunn 07 **John Huizing 07 Julie Lester 11 Darryl Miller 09 John Moore 11(Paul Mowrer 12) Gayla Phillips 10 Caryl Snider 11(_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García

DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM

Conference Disaster Response Coordinator (appointed by the Bishop): (Jeremy Wicks 12)

District Coordinators (6) (selected by district conferences):ALBION DISTRICT: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT: Ron Worley 09HEARTLAND DISTRICT: Claire Hills 12 KALAMAZOO DISTRICT: Kathy Sankey 12GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT: David Salisbury 07 LANSING DISTRICT: Jeremy Wicks 09

Volunteer In Mission Coordinator: David Morton 06Board of Global Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _District Superintendent (for information only): William HaggardDirector of Communications: Mark Doyal


COMMITTEE ON HISPANIC / LATINO MINISTRIES

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (10): Tamara Brubaker 11 Patsy Coffman 11 Billie R Dalton 11 Samuel Figuereo-Garcia 11 Fran Grabowski 11 **Stacy Caballero 11 Robert K Lynch 11 Ingrid Portillo 11 Rosy Rodriquez 11 Lea Tobar 11

CO-OPTED MEMBERS (maximum of 4; may be asked to fill the following positions such as but not limited to):

Training Coordinator: Jorge RodriguezGrant Application Coordinator:Immigration Advisor:

EX-OFFICIO:District Superintendent: Conference Treasurer: Prospero TumonongDirector of Connectional Ministries: Benton HeislerStaff employed by the Conference Leadership Team and assigned to the Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministry:

NEW CHURCH ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (12) (3 of these shall be from congregations chartered within the last 10 years):

Tom Arthur 10 Jean Bina 10 (Jay Brooks 12)(Kathryn Brooks 12) **Kathy Brown 05 Brad Kalajainen 09 Rodney Kalajainen 07 (James Lambrix 12) (Bob Mayo 12)(Ken Nash 12) Greg Wood 07 (Erin Fitzgerald 12)

Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Staff: Benton R. HeislerDirector: Gary G. StepDistrict Superintendent (for information only): William Haggard

COMMITTEE ON PRISON MINISTRY AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CONCERNS

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (9) (including at least 1 from each district): Victor Asbury 10 Nancy Bitterling 10 (Dennis Hoag 12) Marvin Jewell 10 Mary Jane Jewell 09 **Richard Moore 10 Dennis O’Neill 10 Gary Peterson 11 James Stilwell 10

Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Staff: Valerie Celestin-MossmanConference Adjunct Staff for Prison and Restorative Justice Ministries: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _District Superintendent (for information only): William Haggard

RACIAL ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH COMMITTEE

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (11) (nominated by CNC): Barbara Brechting 07 Carolyn Davis 08 Daniel Davis 10 Mary Lou Fassett 08 Jennifer Jue 10 **Geri Litchfield 05 Mildred Mallard 11 (Rob McPherson 12) Robert Nystrom 11 Simmie Proctor 07 Terry Stickley 07

Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Staff: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _District Superintendent (for information only): Neil Davis


MICHIGAN AREA INDIAN WORKERS CONFERENCE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: CHAIRPERSON: Thomas John VICE-CHAIRPERSON: Norm Pigeon SECRETARY: Valerie Maidens TREASURER: Judy Johnson WEST MICHIGAN CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVE: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DETROIT CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVE: Carmen Misener YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (2 persons elected by each Native American United Methodist congregation; the pastor may be a delegate or alternate, as determined by the church):WEST MICHIGAN CONFERENCE DETROIT CONFERENCEBradley Indian Mission UMC Oscoda UMCChippewa Indian UMC Saganing Native American Mission UMCSalem Indian Mission UMC Zeba Indian Mission UMCGreensky Hill Indian Mission UMCKewadin Indian Mission UMCNorthport Indian Mission UMCPaWaTing MaGedwin Kikaajik (Native American Elders Program)

EX-OFFICIO (voice but not vote; on because of category): Conference Staff: Benton R. Heisler Bishop: Deborah Lieder Kiesey Cabinet: David Hills

UMCOR / HUNGER COMMITTEE

Chairperson (CNC nomination): **Kay and Lynn DeMoss 09Haiti Task Force representative: Dave MortonConference Disaster Response Coordinator: Jeremy Wicks 12MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (8 or less) (named by the committee):

Wayne Disegna Dale Golden Nicki HollandLinda Tafolla Melodye Surgeon RiderNichea VerVeer Guy Michelle Wisdom-Long

District Superintendent (for information only): William Haggard

3. AGENCIES AMENABLE TO THE LEADERSHIP TEAM:COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS MINISTRIES

COMMISSION ON COMMUNICATIONS

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (7):**Carole Armstrong 11 Eric Burton-Krieger 10 Joseph DeLany 10 (Sheila Huis 12) Karin Orr 10 O’Ryan Rickard 10 John Warnock 10

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES: ALBION: Heidi Rawson 10 GRAND TRAVERSE: Laura Witkowski 12 HEARTLAND: Dale Golden 08 KALAMAZOO: Ed Mohr 10 GRAND RAPIDS: John Warnock 07 LANSING: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):

Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _EX-OFFICIO (VOICE BUT WITHOUT VOTE):

Any Conference Staff persons employed in communications or media tasks: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Director of Communications: Mark DoyalConference Webmaster: Jim SearlsDistrict Superintendent (for information only): William Haggard


COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (7): Lois Baumer 09 David Crawford 08 **Kenneth Gackler 05 Don Hiler 11 Emmett Kadwell 11 Maria Rutland 10 Betty Uithoven 10

HISTORIAN: Dan YakesARCHIVAL CONSULTANT: Lawrence HallEX-OFFICO (WITH VOICE AND VOTE):

Archivist: Nicole GarrettConference Council on Youth Ministries representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Staff: Benton Heisler

4. AGENCIES AMENABLE TO THE LEADERSHIP TEAM:DISTRICT MINISTRIES

DISTRICT COUNCILS ON MINISTRIES or the equivalentEach district shall select/elect its own manner of organization as a District Council on Ministries to accomplish program ministries within the several districts. One person from each district shall be designated to work with those from other districts as needed.

C. FINANCE AND PROPERTY MINISTRIES

CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (15) (majority of 15 to be laity; 5 from congregations of less than 200 members (elect their own chair):

Kathleen Anderson 09 (Brad Bartelmay 12) Philip Bickel 11 **Susan Cobb 10 Chris Hawkins 11 Nolan Hudson 07 Joseph Huston 05 David Lundquist 06 Susan MacGregor 08 Georgia Marsh 09 Russell McReynolds 09 Patrick Tiedt 08(Bill Vert 12) Tom Vogeler 05 Patricia Watson 06

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE BUT WITHOUT VOTE):Bishop: Deborah Lieder KieseyClergy Assistant to the Bishop: William D. DobbsConference Treasurer: Prospero TumonongConference Director of Connectional Ministries: Benton R. HeislerUnited Methodist Foundation of Michigan Director: David S. BellDistrict Superintendent: David HillsConference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _General Council on Finance and Administration Member: Prospero Tumonong

TRUSTEES OF WEST MICHIGAN CONFERENCE

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (12): (elect their own chair)(James Baker 12) (Mark Baker 12) Lyle Ball 11 Michael Belt 11 David Bloss 11 Jerry Bukoski 11 William Gehman 08 (Lin Johnson 12) Judy Leach 09 John Scott 11 **Charles VanLente 05 Cliff Radtke 09

District Superintendent (for information only): Tamara WilliamsConference Treasurer: Prospero TumonongConference Director of Connectional Ministries: Benton R. Heisler

BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (12):(Wendy Clark 11) (Bob Cornelison 12) David Dekker 08(DeAnn Dobbs 12) Deborah Fennel 10 **Louis Grettenberger 09(Joe Huston 12) (Norm Kohns 11) Jennifer Loding 10


Robert Richards 08 Anthony Shumaker 05 (Walt Urick 12)

General Board of Pensions: Patricia GilleranDistrict Superintendent (for information only): David HillsConference Treasurer: Prospero TumonongAdvisor (Voice but no vote): Sue Graybill

COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (12) (equal number of laypersons and clergy; at least 3 racial/ethnic representatives; 1 layperson and 1 clergypeson from congregations of fewer than 200 members):

Nancy Bitterling 08 (Don Buege 12) (DeAnn Dobbs 12) Gail Dorstewitz 11 Patty Kozminski 11 Leslie Lynch 07 Kay Pardonnett 09 **Nancy Patera 08 Connie Swinger 10 Geraldine Wright 11 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):District Superintendent: David Hills

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE BUT WITHOUT VOTE):Treasurer or Assistant: Russ Geske

Conference Staff: Benton R. Heisler

D. HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRIES

ABUSE PREVENTION TEAM

(Paula Damkoehler 12) **Joyce Gackler 05 Benita Fyan 08 Joleen Golden 10 (Becky Morrison 12) Nona Spackman 06

Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García

COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY

Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader: Anne Soles 12Members at Large (7) (4 of 10 shall be clergy; representation of racial/ethnic persons included):

Jennifer Browne 08 Tom Clement 11 Paula Jane Duffey 06 Jay Hook 10 Mary Jo Nye 11 Dale Ostema 11 Jody Pratt 09

Selected by the Bishop (2): (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

Ex-Officio - Members of Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy: Laurie Dahlman Laurie Haller

BOARD OF LAY MINISTRIES

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (2) (1 shall be a clergyperson): Mary Gardner 08 Pat Catellier 11

Conference United Methodist Women representative: Phyllis Jackson 12Conference United Methodist Men representative: Mike Bremer 05Coordinator of Scouting: Keith Anderson 10Conference Council on Youth Ministries representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Conference Director of Lay Speaking: Sheila Baker 11District Lay Leaders:

ALBION: Max Waagner 11HEARTLAND: Larry Wyman Sr. 07GRAND RAPIDS: Helen Reid 12GRAND TRAVERSE: Mike McDonald 12KALAMAZOO: Sandy Lash 07LANSING: Deb Fennell 11


Conference Lay Leader (chairperson): **Anne Soles 12Associate Conference Lay Leaders: Raymond Marshall 06, Max Waagner 12Conference Staff: Benton R. HeislerDistrict Superintendent (for information only): Robert Hundley

CONFERENCE AND DISTRICT DIRECTORS OF LAY SPEAKING

CONFERENCE DIRECTOR: Sheila BakerALBION DISTRICT: Barbara Parker GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT: _ _ _ _ _ _ _HEARTLAND DISTRICT: Carole Baker KALAMAZOO DISTRICT: Cyndi TrobeckGRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT: Jody Pratt LANSING DISTRICT: Irene Vittoz

BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY(Nominated by the Bishop) (term up to 3 quadrennium/12 years)

CLERGY:(Susan Babb 11) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) Kennetha Bigham-Tsai 09 **John Boley 06 John Conklin 09 Martin Culver 08 (Jodie Flessner 11)(_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (Diane Gordon 11) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) Devon Herrell 08 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) James Hodge 11 Mary Ivanov 08 Deborah Johnson 10 Jane Ellen Johnson 08 Jennifer Jue 11 M. Christopher Lane 10 Julie Liske 08 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (Bob Mayo 11) Wade Panse 09*^ Dean Prentiss 08 James Richie 08 Jeff Reese 11+ Carolyn Spragg 08 Glenn Wagner 08

LAITY: Rebecca Black 09 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (Annete Erbes 11) Allen Horstman 09 Phyllis Jackson 10 (Steve Lett 11) Charles Lillis 10 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) Sharon Purdy 06 Charles Rockhold 10

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE) ¶635:1a Chairperson of Board of Elders: Lynn Grimes 08^ Chairperson of Board of Deacons: Sandra Douglas 11 Chairperson of John Wesley Assoc.: Michael Riegler 11+ Cabinet Representative: Tamara Williams General Board of Higher Education and Ministry member: NA

** denotes Chairperson of Board* denotes Chairperson of Conference Relations Committee+ denotes Licensed Local Pastor^ denotes Retired Clergyperson

CABINET

BISHOP: **Deborah Lieder KieseyCLERGY ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP: William D. Dobbs

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS:ALBION DISTRICT: Tamara S. Williams GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT: Anita K. HahnHEARTLAND DISTRICT: David F. Hills KALAMAZOO DISTRICT: Cornelius N. DavisGRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT: William E. Haggard LANSING DISTRICT: Robert L. Hundley

FULL CABINET (includes the above plus the following)Director of Connectional Ministries: Benton R. HeislerDirector of Communications: Mark DoyalConference Treasurer: Prospero TumonongConference Lay Leader: Anne Soles


COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (8) (nominated by the Cabinet):(**_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) Brad Kalajainen 06Jessica Landon 06 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)(_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

Conference Staff: Iris Naomi GarcíaYouth representative (named by CCOYM):

CONFERENCE NOMINATING COMMITTEE (CNC)

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (12) (nominated by the Cabinet): Melissa Claxton 11 Laurie Dahlman 08 Mary Lou Fassett 06**Gary Haller 10 Virginia Heller 10 Harris Hoekwater 11 Mike Riegler 11 Mark Thompson 06 Ellen Zienert 10 (June Harrington 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):President, United Methodist Women: Ruth Whaley 08 Jenny Kroeze (1/1/13)President, United Methodist Men: Mike Bremer 05Conference Secretary: William ChuConference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader: Raymond Marshall, Max WaagnerYouth (3) (named by CCOYM): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Volunteer Adult Worker with Youth (named by CCOYM): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE BUT WITHOUT VOTE):Director of Connectional Ministries: Benton R. Heisler

CONFERENCE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (9): Eric Beck 09 Bufford Coe 09 Diane Eddy 08**Karen Grettenberger 05 Joan Hook 11 Lonnie Lowery 11 Georgia Marsh 10 Mike Riegler 09 Ellen Zienert 10

EX-OFFICIO (WITH VOICE AND VOTE):Bishop or Clergy Assistant to the Bishop: Deborah Lieder Kiesey, William D. DobbsDirector of Connectional Ministries: Benton R. HeislerDistrict Superintendent: Neil Davis

JOINT COMMITTEE ON INCAPACITY

(¶ 652 in 2008 Book of Discipline)

Representative from Board of Pensions: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Representative from Board of Ministry: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Cabinet Representative: Neil Davis

E. OTHER CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONAL UNITSTRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE

Donald Boysen 06 Patricia Grauer 07 Helen Lystra 06 Chris Mason 09 Ed Mohr 11 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

Conference Lay Leader: Raymond MarshallUnited Methodist Women President: Ruth Whaley 08 Jenny Kroeze (1/1/13)

Representative from Commission on Communications: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Director of Communications: Mark DoyalDistrict Superintendent (for information only): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Consultant: Mike MacLaren 09


TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN AREA ENDOWMENT LOAN FUNDand

MISSIONS AND CHURCH EXTENSION TRUST FUND

[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 9 years.] Sheila Aleshire 07 Nancy Craig 10 George Fleming 10 **George House 09 David Nelson 05 Marsha Wilcox 08

Church Extension Staff Person: Davis S. Bell

AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Chairperson of West Michigan Commission on Archives and History: Ken Gackler 08Elected by Commission on Archives and History:

David Crawford 10 Ken Gackler 08 Dan Yakes 08 Merna Francis 08

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE): Archivist: Nicole Garrett

TRUSTEES OF CLARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 9 years.] Charles Burpee 08 Mark Erbes 09 David Gombert 11 Marcia Haas 08 Paul Hillman 11 (Karen Lott 12) **Ethel Stears 07 William Van PortFleet 10 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

TRUSTEES OF ALBION COLLEGE

[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 12 years.] [Stephen MG Charnley 07] [_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11]Area Bishop: Deborah Lieder Kiesey[ ] Indicate names submitted for election of two by College in coordination with Board of

Higher Education and Campus Ministry.

TRUSTEES OF ADRIAN COLLEGE

[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 9 years.] [Linda Depta 00*] Bonnie S. Garbrecht 08 Russell McReynolds 06Area Bishop: Deborah Lieder Kiesey[ ] Indicate names submitted for election of two by College in coordination with Board of

Higher Education and Campus Ministry.* Term extended by request of the Trustees of Adrian College.

METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY DIRECTORS

[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 10 years.] William Amundsen 08 David Bennett 11 [Steve Lyon 11] [Steve Dosca 00*] Steven Lett 07 Ruth Whaley 10 [ ] Names submitted for election of two by Children’s Home. * Term extended by decision of Directors

TRUSTEES OF LAKE LOUISE ASSOCIATION

[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 9 years. Elect their own chair.] Phil Friedrick 10 **Deborah Johnson 05(Emily Beachy 12) Inge Whittemore 09

Members at Large: Eric Babbitt 10 Jan Sabin 03Emeritus: Donald Merrill


MICHIGAN INTERFAITH COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL PROBLEMS REPRESENTATIVES

William Amundsen Richard Braun Dale E. Brown Dennis Bryde Nolan Hudson Robert Kersten S. Douglas Leffler Russell F. McReynolds William A. Miller John L. Moore

Acting Executive Director: Thomas E. Woods, Esq.

TRUSTEE OF METHODIST THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN OHIO (MTSO) Jim Gysel 11

TRUSTEES OF BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP 2008 Floyd Parks

UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN

Directors (12) (6 from each Conference, elected by the Foundation):Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014Joy Barrett (D) Lauren Frey (D) Ransom Leppink (WM)Bob Stover (WM) Terry Groesser (WM) Joe Perez (D)Chuck Veenstra (D) Gary Haller (WM) Ed Ross (WM)Sue Woodard (WM) Jill Warren (D) Joy Stair (D)

Ex-Officio (without vote): Bishop: Deborah Lieder Kiesey Executive Director: David S. Bell Senior Executive: Wayne C. Barrett West Michigan Conference Treasurer: Prospero Tumonong Detroit Conference Treasurer: David Dobbs

COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF A CLERGY MEMBER

Richard Erickson 03 James Mitchum 01 Joy Moore 01 Ed Passenger 00 Karen Wheat 10 Len Schoenherr 11

Lay Observers:(_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

Reserves: Cathi Huvaere 02 Ed Ross 03 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

Reserve Lay Observer: Sharon McDonald 03

COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF A DIACONAL MINISTER

Jane Case 96 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12)

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE Gerald Hagans 12 William Johnson 12 Molly Turner 12

Reserves:Ellen Brubaker 12 Richard Erickson 12

MISSION PERSONNEL COMMITTEE(Appointed by the Bishop)

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (4):**Lynn & Kay DeMoss 09 Susan Hansen 01 Deborah Miller 02 (Mike Tupper 11)

General Board of Global Ministries member: NicheaVerVeer Guy 08Conference Secretary of Global Ministries: Jon Pohl 09United Methodist Women President: Ruth Whaley 08 Jenny Kroeze (1/1/13)Haiti Task Force representative: Dave MortonConference Staff: Benton R. Heisler


OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE

CHANCELLOR CO-FACILITATORSAndrew Vorbrich 10 (Laura Witkowski 11) (Joyce Showerman 11)

CONFERENCE LAY LEADER CONFERENCE TREASURER(Anne Soles 12) (Nominated by CFA) Prospero Tumonong 96

ASSOCIATE LAY LEADERS DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIESRaymond Marshall 06 Benton R. Heisler 09(Max Waagner 12)

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONSMark Doyal 09

CONFERENCE SECRETARY

Secretary: William Chu 09Assistants to the Secretary (appointed annually):

(Dan Brook) (Pat Brook) (Julia Deemer)(Blair Cutler) (Joe DeLany) (Rebecca Farnum)(Sarah Hercula) (Emma Lipps) (Dan Phillips)(Allegra Smith) (Andrew Stange) (Arthur Turner)(Jennifer Wheeler) (Devinnie Wysocki)

Journal Secretary (appointed annually): (Don Hiler)

STATISTICIANS

Statistician: Tom Fox 10Assistant to the Statistician (appointed annually):

(Victor Charnley)

F. DISTRICT COMMITTEES

DISTRICT BOARDS OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING(Nominated by D.S. - elected annually by Annual Conference)

Albion District -- Mark Crawford 05 Nelson Hall 10 Jeff Hart 10 Rob Hughes 10 **Martin Overheiser 08 Elaine Rice 10 Larry Rizor 89

Heartland District -- **Jim Baker 07 Lyle Ball 03 (Tom Bentley 12) Larry Brown 07 David Hills 10 Steve Pung 04 James Miller 93 Randall Roose 05 Lois Sandbrook 93 Mike Simon 05

Grand Rapids District --**David Apol 09 (David Bekker 12) Roger Howard 04 Steve Meredith 09 (Larry Nichols 12) Sue Norton 06 Dave Turner 11 Inge Whittemore 08

Grand Traverse District: Eugene Baughan 11 Tom Bowman 02 William Maguire 03**Madeleine Mathieu 81 Lyle Matteson 11 Walter Urick 06


Kalamazoo District -- Wayne Babcock 09 William Breyfogle 07 **Ron Hansen 05 Bob Jorgensen 03 Gene Lewis 10 Charles McNary 00 Jeff Reese 09 (Gene Ranger 12) (Jo Slager 12)

Lansing District -- Norm Austin 06 Mark Baker 06 Dave Jessop 04 Jim LeBaron 06 **Glenn Wagner 07

DISTRICT COMMITTEES ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY(* Denotes District Superintendent’s Appointment)

Albion District --District Lay Leader: Max Waagner 11Members at Large:

Linda Autterson 04 (Phillip Cripe 12) James Gysel 01 Chuck Lillis 06 (Karen Scheetz 12) (Ethan Stout 12) John Touse 01 Max Waagner 11 **Steven Young 11

Heartland District --District Lay Leader: Larry Wyman Sr 07Members at Large:

Greg Buchner 10 **Arlene Dunham 07* (Waltha Gaye Leavitt 12) Carolyn Peacock 10 Anne Riegler 10 Lori Sykes 08 Bill Willison 06

Grand Rapids District --District Lay Leader: Helen Reid 12Members at Large:

Jack Bengtson 11 Bill Bills 09 Bill Cansfield 10(Terri Cummins 12) Marcia Elders 10 (Annette Erbes 12) Joe Kohley 10 **Aileen Leipprandt 09 (Jerry Selleck 12) Jayne Thomas 10 (Susan Harrison Wolffis 12)

Grand Traverse District --District Lay Leader: Mike McDonald 12Members at Large:

(Al Bouda 12) (Tom Carey 12) (Brian Highway 12) Carl Litchfield 11 Valerie Maidens 05 (Cheryl Peterson 12) Luanne Reed 05

Kalamazoo District --District Lay Leader: Sandy Lash 07Members at Large:

Peggy Boltz 11 (Earl Collier 12) David Haase 11 Tracey Hatch 08 (Phyllis Mohr 12) **Barry Petrucci 07 Wayne Price 08 James Richie 10 (Joan Rickard 12) Joe Shaler 07 Frank Sheldon 06 Burke Webb 11

Lansing District --District Lay Leader: Deb Fennell 11Members at Large:

Bryce Feighner 08 Deb Fennell 11 Jerry Granger 08 **Charles Grauer 06 Russell McReynolds 10 Marilyn Rothert 11 Joyce Showerman 06 (Molly Turner 12)


DISTRICT COMMITTEES ON ORDAINED MINISTRY(Nominated by D.S., approved by Annual Conference)

Albion District --Ordained Ministry Representative: Rock Rockhold 10District Superintendent: Tamara Williams 09

Pat Brook 10 Richard Kelley 03 Bruce Kintigh 09(Jeanne Koughn 12) Edrye Maurer 10 **David Morton 86 Ward Pierce 03 Rock Rockhold 10 Len Schoenherr 09 Barb Vallieu 10

Heartland District --Ordained Ministry Representative: Cynthia Skutar 11District Superintendent: David Hills 10

Ken Bremer 07 Dennis Bromley 08 (Jean Burrows 11) Kathy Kursch 08 (Rebecca Morrison 12) Randall Roose 11**Cynthia Skutar 11 Dominic Tommy 08 Ned Weller 11

Grand Rapids District --Ordained Ministry Representative: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12District Superintendent: William Haggard 12

Marian Coles 10 Dan Davis 11 Don Defoe 10 Kim DeLong 11 Mark Erbes 07 Diane Gordon 10 Randall R. Hansen 05 **Tom Pier-Fitzgerald 07 Mark Thompson 09

Grand Traverse District --Ordained Ministry Representative: John ConklinDistrict Superintendent: Anita Hahn 11

Tom Ball 08 (John Conklin 12) Greg Culver 11 Barbara Fay 11 Charlene Heim 09 (Debie Horn 12) Ronald Houk 98 Jane Lippert 09 Mike McDonald 09**Dale Ostema 96

Kalamazoo District --Ordained Ministry Representative: Gordon Barry 10District Superintendent: Neil Davis 08

**Gordon Barry 09 Mary Blashill 08 Ron Hansen 06 James Kraus, Jr 04 Sandy Lash 06 Russell Logston 08 Rob McPherson 10 Joseph Spackman 01 Sherri Swanson 08 (Karen Wheat 12)

Lansing District --Ordained Ministry Representative: Melanie Baker 12, Jane Ellen Johnson 08District Superintendent: Robert Hundley 09

Carole Armstrong 05 **Dwayne Bagley 10 Melanie Baker 07 Marty DeBow 07 Kathy Dobie 07 Lyle Heaton 10(Joseph Huston 12) Lonnie Lowery 08 Jane Ellen Johnson 07(Eric Simmons 12) Kathleen Smith 11 Colleen Treman 10

REPORT SUBMITTED BY CONFERENCE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Gary Haller, Chair Melissa Claxton Laurie Dahlman Mary Lou Fassett Benton Heisler Virginia Heller Harris Hoekwater Raymond Marshall Mike Riegler Mark Thompson Ruth Whaley Ellen Zienert

G. WESLEY FOUNDATION BOARDSCENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION BOARD

Director: Charles Farnum, 1400 S Washington St, Mt Pleasant 48858, (989) 545-1761Heartland District Superintendent: David Hills


Chair Conference BHEM: Lynn Pier-FitzgeraldConference Staff: Iris Naomi GarcíaStudent E-Board President: Kaitlyn BuzalskiStudent E-Board Treasurer: TBDMembers at Large:

Sherry Anderson Chelsea Baker Linda DarrowCindy Hales Jan Huffman Curt Jensen (chair)Curt Jensen Mike Simon Bill Zehnder

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION BOARD

Director: _Christine Berke, 628 S. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307, (231) 796-8315Board of Directors:2012 Dan Adsmond (06) Ryan Bennett (07) Pat Little (04) Mike Reigler (06)2013 Timothy Brotherton (10) Amy Jo Felty (10) Mike Simon (10) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _2014 Christy Baker (05) Laura Dix (05) Parker Liu (11) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Officers of Board:

President: Laura Dix (05)Vice-President: Dan Adsmond (06)Secretary: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Treasurer: Patricia Little (04)

KALAMAZOO WESLEY FOUNDATION BOARD

Director: Lisa Batten, 2101 Wilbur, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, (269) 344-4076Representatives at Large:2013 Gail Secord Deb Lindstrom Joyce Thompson2014 Larry Oppliger Jill Murphy Derek Andre2015 Sheila Baker Tracy Farnsworth Alex Lueth2016 Tom Lundquist Don Weaver Paul VanWestrienenWesley Foundation Students: Five (5) students Blair Cutler, Alyssa Peterson, Emily Miller, Kirsten FrankEx-Officio Membership:

Wesley Foundation Director: Lisa BattenKalamazoo District Superintendent: Neil DavisConference Staff: Iris Naomi GarcíaSenior Pastor, Kalamazoo First: John BoleyAssociate Pastor, Kalamazoo First: Julie Kline United Methodist Women, Kalamazoo First: Barb van WestrienenBishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey

Officers: July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013President: Sheila BakerVice-President: Gail SecordSecretary: Treasurer: Tracy Farnsworth

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION

Director: William Chu, 1118 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823, (517) 332-0861Officers of Wesley Foundation Board of Directors:

Chair: Bill DonohueDevelopment: Dwayne BagleyDevelopment Intern: Kelly WasnichFinance: Grovenor (Kip) GrimesPersonnel: Stephanie SundhimerBuilding: Rick Erickson, Darby Harris

Representative of Lansing District UMW: Rhonda CrackelEx-Officio:

District Superintendent: Robert HundleyUniversity UMC Pastor (only 1): Jennie Browne


WESLEY FELLOWSHIP AT GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Director: Gregory W. Lawton, 4539 Luce St., Jenison, MI 49428Board of Trustees2013 Amanda Dyer Nathan Eyestone (Student President)2014 Brandi Berta (Secretary) Ron Thebo (Treasurer) Zach Oaster Anne Harkema2015 Bob Downer (Advisor)

H. OFFICERS OF CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

2012-2013 BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY OFFICERS

*Chairperson John W. Boley First UMC, 212 S Park St, Kalamazoo 49007 (269) 381-6340*Vice-Chair/Conference Relations (Changes in Clergy Status) Wade S. Panse 1218 Riverwood Terrace, St Joseph 49085 (269) 982-2920*Registrar Full Membership - Elder’s & Deacon’s Orders; Ordination Dean N. Prentiss Wesley Park UMC, 1150 32nd St SW, Wyoming 49509 (616) 534-4411*Registrar Provisional Membership - Elder’s & Deacon’s Orders; Commissioning Dean N. Prentiss (see above)*Registrar Local Pastors, Associate Members, and Extension Ministries Martin H. Culver 511 Landsdowne Ave, Portage 49001 (269) 327-3520*Registrar Certified Candidates, DCOM, Certification, Diaconal TBS*Support and Development Chair TBS*Enlistment and Mentoring Chair Jane Ellen Johnson Grace UMC, 1900 Boston Blvd, Lansing 48910 (517) 482-5750*Secretary Carolin S. Spragg Fremont UMC, 351 Butterfield St, Fremont 49412 (231) 924-0030*Treasurer/Loan Officer Jeffrey L. Reese Edwardsburg Hope UMC, PO Box 444, Edwardsburg (269) 663-5321*Order of Elders Chair Lynn E. Grimes 71 Ferguson St, Grand Ledge, 48837 (517) 627-7071*Order of Deacon Chair Sandra V. Douglas 2021 March St, Kalamazoo, 49001-3957 (269) 369-8803*Cabinet Representative Tamara S. Willliams Albion District Office, 600 E Michigan, Albion 49224 (517) 629-8150

OTHER IMPORTANT BOARD CONTACTS

Counseling Funds Sharon Purdy 2895 College Rd, Holt 48842 (517) 393-8783Grants Continuing Education, Renewal Leaves, Sabbatical Leaves, and Spiritual Formation Retreats Allen Horstman 1750 Outer Drive West, Traverse City 49685 (231) 946-9314Honorable Location and Leave of Absence Wade S. Panse 1218 Riverwood Terrace, St Joseph 49085 (269) 982-2920John Wesley Society Representative Michael Riegler Edmore Faith UMC, 320 S Maple St, Edmore 48829 (989) 427-5755Mentoring Groups for Commissioned Candidates Devon Herrell Lake Ann UMC, 6583 First St, Lake Ann 49650 (231) 275-7236 Mary Ivanov Cedar Springs UMC, PO Box K, Cedar Springs 49319 (616) 696-1140Ordination Service Deborah M. Johnson Sturgis UMC, 200 Pleasant Ave, Sturgis 49091 (269) 651-5990*Denotes Executive Committee


JOHN WESLEY ASSOCIATION

Chair: Mike RieglerVice-Chair: George LawtonSecretary/Treasurer: Nancy PateraCabinet Representative: Tamara Williams

UNITED METHODIST MEN CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Mike BremerVice-President: Delbert BassettSecretary: Mike BremerTreasurer: John HuizingResident Bishop (honorary president): Bishop Deborah Lieder KieseyConference Lay Leader or representative: Anne SolesPrayer Advocate: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Hunger Advocate: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Albion District President: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Heartland District President: Mark HannGrand Rapids District President: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Grand Traverse District President: John HuizingKalamazoo District President: Delbert BassettLansing District President: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _North Central Jurisdiction President: Lee DonleyConference Staff: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Cabinet representative: William Haggard

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Ruth WhaleyVice-President: Phyllis JacksonSecretary: Linda LuceTreasurer: Sue FranklinSecretary of Program Resources: Clara VanderLaanCommunications Coord/Highlights Editor: Linda DarrowSpiritual Growth Coord: Gerry TibbitsEducation and Interpretation Coord: Mary Lou VinsonSocial Action Coord: Joyce MitchellMembership Nurture and Outreach Coord: Sue EmmonsEcho Justice Coord: Clarice McKenzieCommittee on Nominations Chair: Pat MentzerNominations Members: Janet Berg, Pat Mentzer, Bonnie Worley

Ione Higa, Martha YoderAlbion District President: Sharon BurkartHeartland District President: Christy BakerGrand Rapids District President: Connie SwingerGrand Traverse District President: Beverly ArmstrongKalamazoo District President: Simmie ProctorLansing District President: Sue BaldersonGBGM Women’s Division: Nichea VerVeer GuyNCJ Leadership Team representative: Phyllis JacksonBishop: Deborah Lieder KieseyCabinet Representative: Anita HahnConference Staff: Iris Naomi García


I. WEST MICHIGAN CABINET SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES2012 – 2013

Cabinet President of the Cabinet ........................................................... Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey Dean of the Cabinet....................................................................................... Robert L. Hundley Secretary of the Cabinet ........................................................................................David F. Hills Secretary of Strings .................................................................................................... Neil Davis Secretary of Status & Audit .........................................................................Tamara S. Williams Secretary of Inquiries ...........................................................................................Anita K. Hahn Secretary of Technology and Prayer Concerns ...........................................William E. Haggard

Cabinet Representatives on Conference Organizations *Leadership Team ..................................... Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey, Robert L. Hundley *Annual Conference Program ....................................................................... Robert L. Hundley Area School for Pastoral Ministry ..............................................................Tamara S. Williams *Christian Camping .............................................................................................Anita K. Hahn *Council on Finance and Administration .............................................................David F. Hills Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns ........................................................... Neil Davis Church and Society ............................................................................................Anita K. Hahn *Communications ........................................................................................William E. Haggard Discipleship ................................................................................................Tamara S. Williams Disaster Response .....................................................................................William E. Haggard *Equitable Compensation .....................................................................................David F. Hills Evangelism .........................................................................................................Anita K. Hahn Global Ministries ................................................................................................Anita K. Hahn *Higher Education and Campus Ministries ............................................................... Neil Davis Indian Workers Conference .................................................................................David F. Hills John Wesley Association ............................................................................Tamara S. Williams Joint Committee on Incapacity ................................................................................ Neil Davis Lay Ministries ............................................................................................. Robert L. Hundley *New Church Establishment & Development ............................................William E. Haggard *New Pastors Orientation .....................................................................................Anita K. Hahn *Ordained Ministry ......................................................................................Tamara S. Williams *Pensions ...............................................................................................................David F. Hills *Personnel .................................................................................................................. Neil Davis Prison Ministries and Concerns ................................................................William E. Haggard Racial Ethnic Local Church ..................................................................................... Neil Davis Religion and Race .................................................................................................... Neil Davis Rules of Order ............................................................................................. Robert L. Hundley Status and Role of Women .........................................................................Tamara S. Williams *Trustees.......................................................................................................Tamara S. Williams United Methodist Men ..............................................................................William E. Haggard UMCOR ....................................................................................................William E. Haggard United Methodist Women ..................................................................................Anita K. Hahn

* Denotes committee of primary importance for DS attendance


J. GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE PERSONNEL

2012 DELEGATES TO GENERAL CONFERENCE(Elected in 2011)

CLERGY LAYKennetha Bigham-Tsai (269) 381-6720 Laurie Dahlman (269) 343-1490 3919 Portage Road 1228 Southern Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Laurie Haller (616) 459-4503 Nichea VerVeer Guy (616) 451-7058 Grand Rapids District Office 125 Baynton NE 11 Fuller Ave SE, PO Box 6247 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1633

Benton Heisler (616) 459-4503 Valerie Mossman-Celestin (616) 459-4503 United Methodist Center United Methodist Center 11 Fuller Ave SE, PO Box 6247 11 Fuller Ave SE, PO Box 6247 Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1633 Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1633

2012 DELEGATES TO JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE(Elected in 2011; also Reserve Delegates to General Conference)

CLERGY LAYJohn Boley (269) 381-6340 Diane Allarding (866) 862-2732 212 S Park St MI Area Episcopal Office Kalamazoo, MI 49007 2164 University Park Dr Ste 250 Okemos, MI 48864-3960

Neil Davis (269) 372-7525 Steven Lett (517) 372-4204 Kalamazoo District Office 9417 W Scenic Lake Dr 810 West Kilgore Road Ste 3 Laingsburg, MI 48848-9749 Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Mary Ivanov (616) 696-1140 Ryan Minier (231) 832-9566 140 S Main St 342 S. State PO Box K Reed City, MI 49677 Cedar Springs, MI 49319

2012 RESERVE DELEGATES TO JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE

CLERGY LAYSandra Douglas (269) 369-8803 Simmie Proctor (269) 637-6053 2021 March St 73486 8th Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49001-3957 South Haven, MI 49090

Bradley Kalajainen (616) 698-3170 Patrick Tiedt (231) 734-2932 1675 84th Street SE 9859 River Road Caledonia, MI 49316 Evart, MI 49631


K. LAY MEMBERS TO ANNUAL CONFERENCEALBION DISTRICT

Albion First UMC – Sally Ammerman [email protected] 826 Jupiter, P O Box 128, Albion, MI 49224 ..........................................................(517) 629-9334Athens UMC – Sandra Belmore [email protected] 65 Jennings Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 ................................................................(269) 965-1930Augusta Fellowship UMC – Sandy Hall [email protected] PO Box 337, Augusta, MI 49012 ............................................................................(269) 731-2810BC Baseline / Bellevue UMCs – Abby Green [email protected] 9100 Baseline Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017 .............................................................(269) 964-9855BC Birchwood UMC – Penny Walkinshaw 97 E Hamilton Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49015 ............................................................(269) 965-8520BC Chapel Hill UMC – Linda Autterson [email protected] 243 S 21st St, Battle Creek, MI 49015 ....................................................................(269) 965-5968BC Christ UMC – Diane Garfield 163 Coldwater Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49037 ...............(269) 963-3685BC Convis Union UMC – John C Denning 16625 13 Mile Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49014 ............................................................(269) 965-7914BC Maple UMC – Richard Strader [email protected] 178 Feld, Battle Creek, MI 49037 ...........................................................................(269) 963-6830BC Sonoma / Battle Creek Newton UMCs Newton UMC – Sue Ratliff [email protected] 6577 K Drive S, Burlington, MI 49029 ...................................................................(269) 979-9171BC Trinity UMC – Paula Kintigh 7 26th Street N, Battle Creek, MI 49015 ...........................(269) 968-8504BC Washington Heights UMC – Shirley McKinney [email protected] 112 Bowen, Battle Creek, MI 49037 .......................................................................(269) 964-6884Bronson UMC – Joy Ward 816 S Werners Landing Dr, Bronson, MI 49028-8323 ..................(517) 369-9437Camden / Montgomery / Stokes Chapel UMCs Montgomery UMC – Jim Reese [email protected] 7721 Topinabee Dr, Montgomery, MI 49255 ..........................................................(517) 296-4348 Montgomery UMC – Linda Shiffler [email protected] 105 E Wales St, Camden, MI 49232 ........................................................................(517) 368-5222 Stokes Chapel UMC – Linda Shiffler Box 202, Camden, MI 49232 ..................................(517) 368-5222Center Park UMC – Arlene Thompson [email protected] 1134 Orchard Dr., Three Rivers, MI 49093 .............................................................(269) 273-2829Centreville UMC – Michelle Brokaw 60890 Anthony Dr., Centreville, MI 49032Climax / Scotts UMCs Scotts UMC – Sandi Walters 10797 East T Ave, Scotts, MI 49088 ...................................(269) 626-8583Coldwater UMC – Nora Meredith 1055 Flint Rd, Coldwater, Mi 49036 .................................(517) 238-4654Concord UMC – Melissa Templeton [email protected] 10064 Watson Rd, Hanover, MI 49241 ...................................................................(517) 524-8974Constantine / White Pigeon UMCs Constantine UMC – Mary Ann Grile [email protected] 925 Canaris, Constantine, MI 49042 .......................................................................(269) 435-7245 White Pigeon UMC – Hazel Klaiber 69483 S River Rd, White Pigeon, MI 49099-6948 .................................................(269) 483-9030Delton Faith UMC – Dolores Mohn 10295 Brickyard Rd, Delton, MI 49046 .........................(269) 623-2601Frontier / Osseo UMCs Osseo UMC – Jim Swider [email protected] 3285 Zona Dr, Osseo, MI 49266 .............................................................................(517) 523-3931

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Galesburg UMC – Susan Jefferson [email protected] PO Box 301, Galesburg, MI 49053 ........................................................................(269) 665-9338Grass Lake UMC – Calvin Holser [email protected] 723 Church St, Grass Lake, MI 49240 ....................................................................(517) 522-4206Hillsdale First UMC – Chris Deller [email protected] 2894 Lake Ave., Osseo, MI 49266Hillside / Somerset Center UMCs Somerset Center UMC – Robin Burdick P.O. 252, Somerset Center, MI 49282 ...............(517) 688-9506Homer / Lyon Lake UMCs – Kathleen Fox [email protected] 105 E Adams St, Homer, MI 49245 ........................................................................(517) 568-4160Jackson Brookside UMC – Jack Holden [email protected] 1525 Heathervale Dr, Jackson, MI 49203 ...............................................................(517) 789-7814Jackson Calvary UMC – Marie Raber [email protected] 9331 Roberta Lane, Rives Junction, MI 49277 .......................................................(517) 569-3699Jackson First UMC – Terri Reynolds [email protected] 703 S. Webster St, Jackson, MI 49203 ....................................................................(517) 784-7507Jackson First UMC – Pamela Waagner [email protected] 928 Sunburst Rd, Jackson, MI 49203 ......................................................................(517) 787-2924Jackson Trinity / Parma UMCs Jackson Trinity UMC – Pat Byler [email protected] 2202 Forest Park Dr, Jackson, MI 49201 ................................................................(517) 789-3006Jonesville / Allen UMCs Allen UMC – Shelly Snow 483 Greenbriar Place, Jonesville, MI 49250 ..........................(517) 849-5066 Jonesville UMC – Mike Potts [email protected] 1803 Grays Lake Rd, Jonesville, MI 49250 ............................................................(517) 750-3803 Jonesville UMC – Shelly Snow 483 Greenbriar Place, Jonesville, MI 49250 ...................(517) 849-5066Lee Center UMC – Connie Lack [email protected] 22386 24 Mile Rd, Olivet, MI 49076 ......................................................................(517) 857-3447Litchfield / Quincy UMCs Litchfield UMC – Tom Beckner [email protected] 9220 Homer Rd, Litchfield, MI 49252 ....................................................................(517) 542-3705Marengo UMC – Harold Oswald 221 Chapel Hill Dr N, Battle Creek, MI 49015 ..................(269) 962-2858Marshall UMC – Georgia Marsh [email protected] 740 N Kalamazoo, Marshall, MI 49068 ..................................................................(269) 781-2501Mendon / West Mendon UMCs Mendon UMC – Betty Taylor [email protected] 61308 Candlelight Dr, Sturgis, MI 49091 ...............................................................(269) 467-4370Napoleon UMC – Jane Case [email protected] PO Box 146, Napoleon, MI 49261 ..........................................................................(517) 536-8781Napoleon UMC – Leonard Mackie [email protected] 11611 Norell Lake Rd, Brooklyn, MI 49230 ..........................................................(517) 536-0251North Adams / Jerome UMCs – Eric Moor [email protected] P.O. Box 205, North Adams, Mi 49262 ...................................................................(517) 287-4045Nottawa UMC – Victoria Fisher [email protected] 201 McKee St, Sturgis, MI 49091 ...........................................................................(269) 651-8496Pleasant Lake / Jackson Zion UMCs Pleasant Lake UMC – Eleanor Smith 1220 E Territorial Rd, Rives Junction, MI 49277 ...................................................(517) 589-9297Pope UMC – Mike McDonald [email protected] 12353 Clinton, Onondaga, MI 49264 ......................................................................(517) 569-2211Reading UMC – Louise Rutledge PO Box 65, Reading, MI 49274 .........................................(517) 283-2233Sturgis UMC – Linda Harrington 209 Merryview, Sturgis, MI 49091 ......................................(269) 651-4047


Sturgis UMC – Marcia Harrington [email protected] 209 Merryview, Sturgis, MI 49091 ..........................................................................(269) 651-4047Three Rivers Ninth Street / Schoolcraft Pleasant Valley UMCs Schoolcraft Pleasant Valley UMC – Wanda Stuck [email protected] 16101 South 2nd St, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 ...........................................................(269) 679-5722 Three Rivers Ninth Street UMC – Connie Luegge [email protected] 10658 M 216, Marcellus, MI 49067Union City UMC – Gerry Belden [email protected] 1188 Day Rd, Union City, MI 49094 ......................................................................(517) 741-9306

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT

Alto / Bowne Center UMCs Bowne Center UMC – Dick Hawkins, Sr [email protected] 9966 100th St SE, Alto, MI 49302 ..........................................................................(616) 891-1531Byron Center UMC – Trisha Schepers [email protected] Caledonia UMC – Thom Kohl [email protected] 8563 Deer Forest Meadows, Caledonia, MI 49316 .................................................(616) 891-7747Caledonia UMC – Joan Pierce [email protected] 10089 Crossroads Circle, Caledonia, MI 49316 ......................................................(616) 826-3817Carlisle UMC – Gary Zinger [email protected] 6559 Burlingame SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 .....................................................(616) 890-2744Cedar Springs UMC – Carolyn Davis [email protected] 16655 Simmons, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 ............................................................(616) 696-1939Courtland-Oakfield UMC – Megan Harding [email protected] 7505 11 Mile Road, Rockford, MI 49341 ...............................................................(616) 874-1306East Nelson UMC – Linda Harry [email protected] 8555 Mowry, PO Box 124, Sand Lake, MI 49343 ..................................................(616) 636-8779Fremont UMC – Sherri Pickering [email protected] 1043 State St Apt 2-C, Fremont, MI 49412 ............................................................(231) 924-8590Georgetown UMC – Doug Barry [email protected] 7658 Teakwood, Jenison, MI 49428 ........................................................................(616) 457-4734Grand Haven Church of the Dunes – Donald Defoe [email protected] 17263 Beach Ridge Way, West Olive, MI 49460 ....................................................(616) 607-8735GR Aldersgate UMC – Issac Aduda [email protected] c/o Aldersgate UMC, 4301 Ambrose Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 ...............(616) 929-2886GR Aldersgate UMC – Linda Powrie [email protected] 4566 Bonanza Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-1318 ......................................(616) 363-2534GR Cornerstone UMC – Mara Marsman [email protected] 1675 84th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 ...................................................................(616) 890-1810GR Cornerstone UMC – Ken Watkins [email protected] 7087 Summit Hill Ct., Caledonia, MI 49316 ..........................................................(616) 656-2858GR Faith UMC – Carol Smith [email protected] 4320 Royal Glen Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321-9191 ....................................(616) 647-2155GR First UMC – Nagnon Diarrassouba [email protected] 1844 Wilmont Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-6592 ............................................(616) 827-8389GR First UMC – Emily Uebbing [email protected] 2060 College Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-3102 ............................................(616) 855-6247GR First UMC – Carol Ann Youells [email protected] 1600 Plymouth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-4438 ........................................(616) 243-3759GR Genesis UMC – Sue Groesser [email protected]


5408 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 .............................................................(616) 942-9139GR Iglesia Metodista Unida La Nueva Esperanza – Pedro Bonilla [email protected] Northlawn UMC – Sally Wesorick [email protected] 6710 Peterson Ridge, Rockford, MI 49341-9284 ....................................................(616) 866-2540GR St Paul’s UMC – Rosetta Oosta [email protected] 2315 Edington Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 ....................................................(616) 245-7591GR South UMC – Shirley Meyers [email protected] 824 Edge Creek Dr, Wayland, MI 49348GR Trinity UMC – John Mutchler [email protected] 1260 Suncrest Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 .....................................................(616) 464-6072GR Trinity UMC – Stephanie Wiltse [email protected] 1046 San Juan SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ..........................................................(616) 243-3729GR Vietnamese UMC – Tri Nham N. Tran [email protected] c/o Vietnamese UMC, 212 Bellevue St SE, Wyoming, MI 49548 ..........................(616) 406-1592Hesperia / Ferry UMCs – Randy Ackley [email protected] 515 E South Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421 ....................................................................(231) 854-0075Holland First UMC – Fred Kelley [email protected] 1964 Lake Street, Holland, MI 49424 .....................................................................(616) 335-4193Holland First UMC – Ginny Kelley [email protected] 1964 Lake Street, Holland, MI 49424 .....................................................................(616) 335-4193Holton UMC – Rosemary Johnson [email protected] 2275 Duff Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457 ..................................................................(231) 828-5551Leighton UMC – Keith Pratt [email protected] 56 Nancy SE, Kentwood, MI 49548 ........................................................................(616) 406-3809Lowell UMC – Bunny Rice [email protected] 310 King St, Lowell, MI 49331 ...................(616) 897-0314Marne UMC – Tom Strack [email protected] 1340 Franklin, Marne, MI 49435 ............................................................................(616) 677-3461Martin / Shelbyville UMCs Martin UMC – Luesettia Phelps [email protected] 318 Cross Oaks Dr., Plainwell, MI 49080 ...............................................................(269) 204-6047Middleville / Snow UMCs Snow UMC – Ted Johnson [email protected] 818 Sarasota SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 .............................................................(616) 940-0094 Middleville UMC – Shirley Mayhew [email protected] PO Box 121, Middleville, MI 49333 .......................................................................(269) 795-3773Montague UMC – Dan Yakes [email protected] 409 Mill Pond Road, Whitehall, MI 49461 .............................................................(231) 894-9279Muskegon Central UMC – Nancy Crandall [email protected] 3981 Norton Hills Rd, Muskegon, MI 49441 ..........................................................(231) 780-2450Muskegon Hts Temple UMC – Dan Long [email protected] 1729 Winchester, Muskegon, MI 49441 ..................................................................(231) 963-3546Muskegon Lake Harbor UMC – Ron Benkert [email protected] 17 Ronda, Nunica, MI 49448 ..................................................................................(616) 846-9829Muskegon Lakeside / Crestwood UMCs Lakeside UMC – James Keating [email protected] 3462 Algonquin, Muskegon, MI 49441Muskegon Wolf Lake UMC – Nita Smith [email protected] 1482 S. Hilton Park Rd., Muskegon, MI 49442 ......................................................(231) 788-5122Newaygo UMC – Jane Bode Fowler [email protected] 191 Wildwood, Newaygo, MI 49337 .......................................................................(231) 652-2760North Muskegon Community UMC – Doug Wood [email protected] 3969 Dame Road, Whithall, MI 49461 ...................................................................(231) 894-9677


Parmelee UMC – Patricia Cooper [email protected] UMC – Christine Schad [email protected] Box 206, Middleville, MI 49333 .............................................................................(269) 795-9283Parmelee UMC – Jackie Willson [email protected] 10292 Whitneyville, Alto, MI 49316 .......................................................................(616) 891-1690Ravenna UMC – Belinda Ferguson [email protected] 792 N Trent Rd., Bailey, MI 49303Rockford UMC – Lionel Hurd [email protected] 4840 Maple Shade Ct., Rockford, MI 49341 ..........................................................(616) 866-0362Salem / Bradley Indian Missions Salem Indian Mission – Norm Pigeon [email protected] 224 N Maple St, Hopkins, MI 49328 ......................................................................(269) 793-7769 Bradley Indian Mission – D.K. Sprague [email protected] 1624 Parker Ave., Wayland, MI 49348 ....................................................................(616) 795-1246Saugatuck UMC – Carol Huyser 5756 Old Allegan Rd, Hamilton, MI 49419 ........................(269) 751-5986Shelby UMC – Denise Schuitema [email protected] 6967 W Buchanan Rd., Shelby, MI 49455 ..............................................................(231) 286-5277Sitka UMC – Robin Zerlaut [email protected] 10360 Dickinson Road, Holton, MI 49425 .............................................................(231) 821-2998Sparta UMC – Kelly Potes [email protected] 150 Ida Red, Sparta, MI 49345 .............(616) 887-7288Twin Lake UMC – Benita Fyan [email protected] 6460 Middle Lake Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457 .........................................................(231) 828-4029Wayland UMC – Gwen Meisenbach [email protected] 107 Apollo Place, Wayland, MI 49348 ....................................................................(269) 792-6320Wayland UMC – Paul Schloop [email protected] PO Box 248, Moline, MI 49335 .......(616) 877-4117White Pines UMC – Randy Boadway [email protected] 7050 Sovereign Dr., Comstock Park, MI 49321 ......................................................(616) 784-5548White Pines UMC – Stephanie Fischer [email protected] 3568 Warwick Glen, Rockford, MI 49341 ..............................................................(616) 863-1001Whitehall / Claybanks UMC Claybanks UMC – Edith Bogart [email protected] 8160 Flower Creek Rd, Montague, MI 49437 .........................................................(231) 894-8766Wyoming Park UMC – June Harrington [email protected] 2217 Clarion SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 ..................................................................(616) 532-6237Wyoming Wesley Park UMC – Barbara Brechting [email protected] 5092 Southglow Ct SE, Kentwood, MI 49508-4714 ...............................................(616) 261-4814South Wyoming UMC – Luann Hoffman [email protected] 4136 Honeyvale SW, Grandville, MI 49418 ...........................................................(616) 531-5360

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT

Alden / Central Lake UMCs Central Lake UMC – Gary Sage PO Box 607, Central Lake, MI 49622 ............................(231) 544-6314Baldwin Covenant Community / Luther UMCs – Lois Langenburg [email protected] 15 W. Runway Dr., Luther, MI 49656 .....................................................................(231) 429-4194Barnard / E Jordan / Norwood UMCs East Jordan UMC – Luanne Reed [email protected] 402 3rd St, PO Box 1339, East Jordan, MI 49727 ..................................................(231) 536-0273Bear Lake / Arcadia UMCs Bear Lake UMC – Joanne Schroeder [email protected] 12241 Maple St, PO Box 424, Bear Lake, MI 49614 .............................................(231) 864-2314Bellaire Community UMC – Bob Ayala PO Box 583, Bellaire, MI 49615 .............................(231) 533-8973


Boyne City / Boyne Falls UMCs Boyne City UMC – Helen Deming [email protected] 208 N. Lake St., Boyne City, MI 49712 ..................................................................(231) 582-6278Brethren Epworth / Grant UMCs Brethren Epworth UMC – Walt Briggs 13537 Yates Rd, Copemish, MI 49626 ................(231) 409-4774 Grant UMC – Jeff Kretzschmer 2094 Lakes Dr., Interlochen, MI 49643 ..........................(231) 276-9832Cadillac UMC – Don Rennie [email protected] 1804 Cherry Ridge St., Cadillac, MI 49601 .............................................................. 231/775-4260Charlevoix UMC – Jay Waddell 303 Antrim St., Charlevoix, MI 49720 .................................(231) 547-2462Crystal Valley / Walkerville UMCs Walkerville UMC – Cheryl Abson [email protected] 8652 E Monroe Rd, Walkerville, MI 49459Empire UMC – Carole Merillat [email protected] 9659 Voice Rd, PO Box 92, Empire, MI 49630 ......................................................(231) 326-5809Epsilon / New Hope UMCs Epsilon UMC – Roger Fate 10049 E. Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770 ................................(231) 347-3468Fife Lake-Boardmans Parish East Boardman UMC – Debora Sieting [email protected] 5661 Quarter Line Rd SW, South Boardman, MI 49680-9745 ...............................(231) 369-2966Fountain / Free Soil UMCs Fountain UMC – Sonja Argue 109 Scott St., Scottville, MI 49454 ...................................(231) 757-2455 Fountain UMC – Joyce (Paco) Theisen [email protected] 905 High St, Manistee, MI 49660 ...........................................................................(231) 887-4246 Free Soil UMC – Fran Holcombe 2514 East Michigan Ave., PO Box 74, Free Soil, MI 49411 ..................................(231) 464-5025 Free Soil UMC – Joyce (Paco) Theisen [email protected] 905 High St, Manistee, MI 49660 ...........................................................................(231) 887-4246Grawn UMC – Deb Nickerson [email protected] 1745 N. Thompsonville, Beulah, MI 49617 ............................................................(231) 325-2657Harbor Springs / Alanson UMCs Alanson UMC – Amy Peters [email protected] 5550 Lake Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 ..........................................................(231) 526-0493Hart UMC – Maureen Huizing [email protected] 40 N. Plum St., Hart, MI 49420 .(231) 873-0418Horton Bay / Greensky Hill UMCs Horton Bay UMC – Judy Caldecott [email protected] 5481 West Rd., Boyne City, MI 49712 ....................................................................(231) 582-6048Indian River UMC – Mark Fielder [email protected] 2010 Mac-A-Vista, Indian River, MI 49749 ............................................................(231) 238-4751Kalkaska UMC – Floyd Weaver [email protected] 12168 Moorestown Rd. SE, Fife Lake, MI 49633 ..................................................(231) 229-4557Kewadin / Northport Indian Missions Northport Indian Mission UMC – Charlene John [email protected] 9465 N. Carlson Rd., Northport, MI 49670 Kewadin Indian Mission UMC – Phyllis John [email protected] 13735 Indian Rd, Kewadin, MI 49648 ....................................................................(231) 264-0527Lake Ann UMC – Leonard Sheridan 5277 Birchview Ct., Lake Ann, MI 49650 ....................(231) 993-6773Lake City UMC – Dwain Thola [email protected] 1725 S. Duck Pointe Road, Lake City, MI 49651 ...................................................(231) 839-3742Leland UMC – Joan Hook [email protected] 2230 W. Nemeskal Road, Maple City, MI 49664 ....................................................(231) 228-6250Ludington St Paul UMC – Larry Gustafson c/o St Paul UMC, 3212 W Kinney Rd, Ludington, MI 49431


Ludington United UMC – Al Bouda [email protected] 7530 S. Harbor Dr., Pentwater, MI 49449 ...............................................................(231) 869-5481Mancelona / Alba UMCs Mancelona UMC – Mike Hayes [email protected] 6542 Holly Glen Drive, Elmira, MI 49730Manton UMC – Cheryl Peterson [email protected] 515 W. Main St., PO Box 93, Manton, MI 49663-0093 .........................................(231) 824-3119Marion / Cadillac South UMCs Marion UMC – Sondra Baughan [email protected] 11750 W. Long Lk Rd., Marion, MI 49665.............................................................(231) 743-6272Mears UMC – Marc DeMaat [email protected] 9468 W. Sandy Dr., Mears, MI 49436 ..........(231) 873-5945Mesick / Harrietta UMCs Mesick UMC – Tracy Cinco [email protected] 128 Timber Lane Trl, Buckley, MI 49620 ...............................................................(231) 269-3036Old Mission Peninsula UMC – Marge Long [email protected] 139 Mathison, Traverse City, MI 49686 ..................................................................(231) 941-8657Pentwater Centenary UMC – Susan MacGregor [email protected] PO Box 914, Pentwater, MI 49449 ..........................................................................(231) 869-4364Petoskey UMC – Judy Brummeler [email protected] 1477 Kilborn Dr., Petoskey, MI 49770 ....................................................................(231) 347-8995Scottville UMC – Linda Starr 411 N. Gaylord, Ludington, MI 49431 ....................................(231) 845-6530Traverse Bay UMC – Rebecca Frost [email protected] 2900 Arborview Dr #22, Traverse City, MI 49685Traverse City Central UMC – Alline Beutler [email protected] 553 Highland Park Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686Traverse City Central UMC – Allen Horstman [email protected] 1750 Outer Drive West, Traverse City, MI 49685 ...................................................(231) 946-9314Traverse City Christ UMC – Ron Kovacs [email protected] 236 Cross Country Trail, Traverse City, MI 49686 .................................................(231) 933-6141Williamsburg UMC – Tom Jenkins [email protected] 170 Island View Drive, Traverse City, MI 49696 ....................................................(231) 932-0921

HEARTLAND DISTRICT

Alma UMC – Gary Shirely [email protected] 1325 Euclid, Alma, MI 48801 .............(989) 576-0896Amble UMC – Delores “Dee” Barringer [email protected] 20564 One Mile, PO Box 193, Morley, MI 49336 ..................................................(231) 856-7091Ashley / Bannister / Greenbush UMCs Ashley UMC – Fred Gibbs Bannister UMC – Doris Edgar [email protected] 3244 S Bagley Road, Ithaca, MI 48847...................................................................(989) 875-3083Avondale / North Evart UMCs North Evart UMC – Peggy Meyer 8927 80th Ave, Evart, MI 49631 .................................(231) 734-5975Big Rapids First UMC – Barbara Ross [email protected] 16809 125th Ave, Rodney, MI 49342 ......................................................................(231) 867-3631Breckenridge UMC – Karen Rohn [email protected] 619 Cedar Street, Breckenridge, MI 48615 .............................................................(989) 842-5503Brooks Corners / Barryton Faith / Sears UMCs Barryton Faith UMC – Patrick Tiedt [email protected] 9859 River Road, Evart, MI 49631 ..........................................................................(231) 734-2932Carson City UMC – Aaron Esch [email protected] 2576 S. Bollinger Rd, Carson City, MI 48811 ........................................................(989) 388-8103


Chase-Barton / Grant Center UMCs Grant Center UMC – Lyle Ball [email protected] 6874 5 Mile Rd, Blanchard, MI 49310 ....................................................................(231) 972-7335 Grant Center UMC – James Maxfield 19463 160th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307-9377 ............... (231) 796-8088Clare UMC – Mike Blouin 209 W. 7th Street, Clare, MI 48617 ..............................................(989) 386-2371Edmore Faith UMC – Cindi Scheiern [email protected] P.O. Box 559, 509 W. Home Street, Edmore, MI 48829-0559 ...............................(989) 427-3863Evart UMC – Ken White 12996 Hersey Rd, Hersey, MI 49639 ...............................................(231) 832-5991Farwell UMC – Dianne Sweet 680 E Michigan, Farwell, MI 48622 .......................................(989) 588-2684Fenwick / Palo / Vickeryville UMCs Fenwick UMC – Louise Belyou [email protected] 175 E Fenwick Rd, Fenwick, MI 48834 ..................................................................(989) 248-3349Greenville First UMC – Stephen F. Lindeman [email protected] 500 W Grove St, Greenville, MI 48838 ...................................................................(616) 754-1727Harrison: The Gathering – John Mostiller [email protected] 550 Ridge Rd, Harrison, MI 48625 .........................................................................(989) 539-8582Heritage UMC – Dana Kinney [email protected] 161 Rasmussen, Trufant, MI 49347 .........................................................................(616) 984-5761Hersey UMC – Jesse Tatum [email protected] 3693 170th Ave., Hersey, MI 49639 ........................................................................(231) 832-3931Ionia Easton UMC – Timothy Tindall [email protected] 5969 Sayles Road, Saranac, MI 48881Ionia First UMC – Beverly Brown 119 E Main Street, Ionia, MI 48846Ionia Parish: LeValley / Berlin Center LeValley UMC – Carol Braun [email protected] 2730 Clyde Road, Ionia, MI 48846 .........................................................................(616) 527-0034Ionia Zion UMC – Vicky Burrows [email protected] 2732 Woods Road, Ionia, MI 48846 ........................................................................(616) 527-0367Ithaca / Beebe UMCs Ithaca UMC – Roger Silverthorn [email protected] 204 Barber Street, Ithaca, MI 48847 .......................................................................(989) 875-4821Lincoln Road UMC – Clara Molby [email protected] 11984 E. McBride Rd., Riverdale, MI 48877Mecosta New Hope UMC – Dan Houts [email protected] 8338 W. Ridge Blvd., Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 ..................................................(231) 972-8944Mt Pleasant First UMC – Carole Baker [email protected] 2293 S Lincoln Rd., Mt Pleasant, MI 48858Mt Pleasant Trinity / Countryside / Leaton UMCs Countryside UMC – Norma Brien 210 Greenfield Dr, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 ................(989) 773-9875 Leaton UMC – Dale Haton Ovid: United Church – Janell Kebler [email protected] 2156 N. Hollister, Ovid, MI 48866 ..........................................................................(989) 834-1420Pompeii / Perrinton / Middleton / North Star UMCs – William Troub [email protected] 3491 W. Garfield Rd., Perrinton, MI 48871 ............................................................(989) 236-5023Reed City UMC – Bonnie Dalman [email protected] 1800 N Ironwood Dr, Apache Junction, AZ 85220-1912 ........................................(231) 832-5493Rosebush UMC – Donna Anderson [email protected] 3077 S Nottawa Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 ......................................................(989) 772-1635St Johns First UMC – Amy Latimer [email protected] 305 N. Prospect St., St Johns, MI 48879 .................................................................(989) 224-2293St Johns Pilgrim UMC – Chris Cornell [email protected] 1802 W Maple Rapids, St Johns, MI 48879 ............................................................(989) 224-9226


St Louis First UMC – Linda Johnson [email protected] 112 E State Street, St Louis, MI 48880 ...................................................................(989) 681-5340Salem / Lowe / Maple Rapids UMCs – Joyce Shinabery [email protected] 1741 W. Gratiot Co. Line Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879 ...............................................(989) 224-3190Shepardsville UMC – William Hartman [email protected] 6990 Winfield Rd., Ovid, MI 48866 ........................................................................(989) 834-5831Shepherd UMC – Jean Thrush [email protected] 9250 S Chippewa Road, St Louis, MI 48880 ..........................................................(989) 828-5813Third Avenue / Paris / Rodney UMCs Third Avenue UMC – David Rhodes [email protected] 606 Bjornson Lot A-3, Big Rapids, MI 49307 ........................................................(231) 580-3524Turk Lake UMC – Dale Kluzak [email protected] 472 Burgess Lake Road, Greenville, MI 48838 ......................................................(616) 754-8257Weidman UMC – Glenda Pohl [email protected] 1575 W Jordan, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 ..................................................................(989) 644-3272

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT

Allegan UMC – Hanford Brink [email protected] 2532 30th. Street, Allegan, MI 49010......................................................................(269) 673-6031Almena UMC – Jackie Coons [email protected] 10600 West L Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 .............................................................(269) 375-7703Bangor Simpson UMC – Marty Maurer [email protected] 212 Randolph St, Bangor, MI 49013-1441 .............................................................(269) 427-8340Berrien Springs UMC – Joyce Lindt 10324 US 31-33, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 ................(269) 473-2311Bloomingdale UMC – James Robertson [email protected] 55130 County Rd 384, Grand Junction, MI 49056 .................................................(269) 434-6499Buchanan Faith / Morris Chapel UMCs Buchanan Faith UMC – Derek Kaiser [email protected] 2945 W Chicago Rd, Niles, MI 49120Buchanan First UMC – Martha Shreve [email protected] 4035 Chicago Road, Niles, MI 49120 .....................................................................(269) 695-5867Burnips / Monterey Center UMCs Burnips UMC – Eric Buckleitner PO Box 34, Burnips, MI 49314 ....................................(616) 896-7799 Monterey Center UMC – Woodrow Gibson [email protected] 1660 Creston Drive, Dorr, MI 49323 .......................................................................(616) 299-5248Cassopolis UMC – Dawn Atkinson [email protected] 61148 Cass Rd, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ....................................................................(269) 445-2789

Dowagiac First UMC – Frank Maley [email protected] 54348 Twin Lakes Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047 ......................................................(269) 782-7840Edwardsburg Hope UMC – Martha Bartels [email protected] 68459 Scott Street, Edwardsburg, MI 49112 ...........................................................(269) 699-5304Fennville / Pearl UMCs – David Babbitt [email protected] 6464 119th Ave., Fennville, MI 49408 ....................................................................(269) 543-4272Galien / Olive Branch UMCs Galien UMC – Mary Kutemeier [email protected] 1823 Ontario Rd, Niles, MI 49120-4828 .................................................................(269) 362-1837Ganges / Glenn UMCs Glenn UMC – Carol Louderback [email protected] 4006 Mockingbird Ln, Colleyville, TX 76034Gobles / Kendall UMCs Gobles UMC – Dee Clement [email protected] 35524 Mill Lake Rd., Gobles, MI 49055 ................................................................(269) 628-4663


Gull Lake UMC – Theresa Meinert [email protected] 9156 Weathervane Trail, Galesburg, MI 49053Hartford UMC – Kari Unrath [email protected] 62525 Red Arrow Highway, Hartford, MI 49057Hopkins / South Monterey UMCs Hopkins UMC – Judy Kraft 2741 16th St., Hopkins, MI 49328 ........................................(269) 793-3842Kalamazoo First UMC – Molly Williams [email protected] 2716 North 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 ........................................................(269) 375-4867Kalamazoo Milwood UMC – Ruth Breyfogle [email protected] 157 Fairview, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 ......................................................................(269) 349-1258Kalamazoo Stockbridge Avenue UMC – Carol Best-Nyland [email protected] 908 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI 49006 ..................................................................(269) 762-4407Kalamazoo Sunnyside UMC – Donna Meninga 5326 Percy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1153 ....(269) 388-5837Kalamazoo Westwood UMC – Thom Andrews [email protected] 813 Berkshire, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 .....................................................................(269) 375-6831Lacota UMC – Joy Dee 04903 County Rd 687, South Haven, MI 49090 ...............................(269) 637-4565Lakeside UMC – A. Thomas Smith [email protected] PO Box 234, Lakeside, MI 49116 ...........................................................................(269) 369-2738Lawrence UMC – Susan McGowanLawton St Paul’s UMC – Louise Cammire 60313 Lakeshore Drive, Lawrence, MI 49064 ....(269) 674-3814LifeSpring Church – John Brooks [email protected] 4429 Willow Point Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 ....................................................(269) 226-9756Marcellus / Wakelee UMCs Wakelee UMC – Nancy Goodrich [email protected] 56582 Territorial Rd W, Decatur, MI 49045 ............................................................(269) 423-7547Niles Wesley UMC – Don Severeid 1803 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120 .......................................(269) 684-1988Otsego UMC – Donna Church [email protected] 1294 Hill Road, Otsego, MI 49078-9702 ................................................................(269) 694-6492Parchment UMC – Fran Grabowski [email protected] 130 E Candlewyck Apt 503, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 ...............................................(269) 349-7857Paw Paw UMC – Marilyn Doyle [email protected] 58895 Hill Drive, Lake Cora, Lawrence, MI 49064................................................(269) 674-8038Plainwell First UMC – Gail Hill [email protected] 11126 E. Shore Dr., Delton, MI 49046 .(269) 623-8066Pokagon UMC – Donna Shaffer [email protected] 9553 Smith Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102 ..........................................................(269) 684-5613Portage Chapel Hill UMC – Daryl Perkins [email protected] 1935 Bloomfield, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 ................................................................(269) 373-5793Portage Prairie / Arden UMCs Portage Prairie UMC – Dawnita Burgoyne 109 W Roe St, Buchanan, MI 49038.............(269) 695-5805Riverside UMC – Candy Evett 4391 Greenwood, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 .........................(269) 849-0469St Joseph First UMC – Michael Dumke [email protected] 2535 Old Lakeshore Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085 ......................................................(269) 983-0439St Joseph First UMC – Keith Foote [email protected] 2882 Oak St., Stevensville, MI 49127 .....................................................................(269) 556-0686Schoolcraft UMC – Martha Reeves [email protected] 9837 Pine View Drive, Portage, MI 49002 ..............................................................(269) 324-5546Scottdale / Bridgman Faith UMCs – Dawn Oldenburg [email protected] 9862 Vineyard St, Bridgman, MI 49106-8313 ........................................................(269) 465-3514Silver Creek / Keeler UMCs Keeler UMC – Betty Kusterer 68060 Territorial Rd, Watervilet, MI 49098 ......................(269) 463-3336Sodus Chapel Hill UMC – Wally Bennett [email protected] 3643 Hillandale Road, Eau Claire, MI 49111 .........................................................(269) 944-1961


Sodus Chapel Hill UMC – Margie Krieger [email protected] 1115 S M 140, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-9412 .....................................................(269) 944-1755South Haven UMC – Mary Blashill 07909 M 43, South Haven, MI 49090-9703 ...................(269) 639-9675Stevensville UMC – Lona Vogie [email protected] 3372 W. Valley View Dr., St. Joseph, MI 49127 .....................................................(269) 428-1765Three Oaks UMC – Alexis Renbarger [email protected] 407 Cherry Street, Three Oaks, MI 49128 ..............................................................(269) 756-5611Townline UMC – Aaron Leedy [email protected] 60 Lynn Lane, Paw Paw, MI 49079 .........................................................................(269) 998-9041Vicksburg UMC – Rachel Freeman [email protected] 303 South Main Street, Vicksburg, MI 49097 .........................................................(269) 649-3537

LANSING DISTRICT

Bath / Gunnisonville UMCs Bath UMC – Jane Sansote [email protected] 13575 Center Rd, Bath, MI 48808 ..........................................................................(517) 641-6041Brookfield Eaton UMC – Janice Hisler 9280 Brookfield Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813Charlotte Lawrence Avenue UMC – Patricia Snyder 807 S. Sheldon, Charlotte, MI 48813 ......................................................................(517) 541-1371Country Chapel UMC – Andrew Hovanec [email protected] 13220 Banfield Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...........................................................(269) 721-8123Dansville UMC – Scott Clarke [email protected] 2088 E Dansville Rd, Dansville, MI 48819 ............................................................(517) 623-6381Delta Mills UMC – Priscilla Lane 215 N Canal Rd Lot 188, Lansing, MI 48917DeWitt Redeemer UMC – Paul Blankenship [email protected] 11494 W River Dr, Dewitt, MI 48820 .....................................................................(517) 669-7383Dimondale / Grovenburg UMCs Grovenburg UMC – Robin Towsley 6473 McCue Rd, Holt, MI 48842-8610 ...................(517) 646-0664EL Chapel Hill UMC – Richard Silky [email protected] 1414 Tonawanda Dr, Haslett, MI 48840 ..................................................................(517) 339-2034EL University UMC – Barbara Burke 922 Huntingto Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 ............(517) 332-6274EL University UMC – Sara Cardinal [email protected] Rapids First UMC – Sue Woodard [email protected] 3815 Delano Dr, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827-9623 .....................................................(517) 628-2628Grand Ledge First UMC – Donna Hurst [email protected] 8600 Hearth Stone, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ..........................................................(517) 627-6156Hastings First UMC – Gerry Longstreet [email protected] 526 W. Prairie, Hastings, MI 49058 ........................................................................(269) 948-2198Hastings Hope UMC – Jim Frederick 4857 Hathaway Ct, Hastings, MI 49058 ......................(269) 948-1979Holt UMC – Randy Coller Kalamo UMC – Christine Pease [email protected] 340 Pleasant St, Charlotte, MI 48813 ......................................................................(517) 543-5618Lake Odessa Central UMC – John Gentner [email protected] 545 Lake Dr, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 .....................................................................(616) 374-7126Lansing Asbury UMC – Dave Mongson [email protected] 219 Banberry N, Lansing, MI 48906 .......................................................................(517) 374-6599Lansing Central UMC – Patricia Bell [email protected] 2500 Clifton Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 .....................................................................(517) 482-4098Lansing Faith & South Lansing Ministries – Merlee Anderson 5895 Rothesay Rd, Lansing, MI 48911 ...................................................................(517) 882-2240


Lansing First UMC – David Baur [email protected] 5105 Deanna Dr, Lansing, MI 48917 ......................................................................(517) 321-3070Lansing Grace UMC – Holly Dickinson [email protected] 1029 Woodbine Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 ...............................................................(517) 214-5551Lansing Korean UMC – Eun Il Lee 3539 Stagecoach, Okemos, MI 48864 ............................(517) 349-4459Lansing Mt Hope UMC – Judy Lott [email protected] 2512 Arbor Forest Dr, Lansing, MI 48910-3865 .....................................................(517) 882-8150Lansing Sycamore Creek UMC – Mark Aupperlee [email protected] 5127 Aurelius Road Ste D, Lansing, MI 48911Leslie / Felt Plains UMCs Leslie UMC – Esther Jackson [email protected] 560 E. Kinneville Road, Leslie, MI 49251 ..............................................................(517) 589-9625Mason First UMC – Glenn Darling [email protected] 1111 Barnes Rd, Mason, MI 48854 .........................................................................(517) 676-2154Millville UMC – Gary Wilcox [email protected] 3685 Iosco Rd, Dansville, MI 48819 .......................................................................(517) 521-4101Nashville UMC – Yolanda Morse [email protected] 703 Gregg, P. O Box 312, Nashville, MI 49073 .....................................................(517) 348-9336Perry / Shaftsburg UMCs Perry UMC – Janice Luft 1138 Ellsworth Rd., Perry, MI 48872 .......................................(517) 625-3643Portland UMC – Robert Beckett 7909 Goodwin Rd, Lyons, MI 48851 ..................................(517) 647-4874Potterville UMC – Kathy Dobie [email protected] 15248 Jones Rd, Eagle, MI 48822-9606 .................................................................(517) 627-1351Quimby UMC – Robert & Rita Lowell 2025 Nashville Rd, Hastings, MI 49058 ...................(269) 945-9342Robbins UMC – Richard J. Foster [email protected] 9750 S Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827Stockbridge UMC – Jeff Wilson [email protected] 303 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285 .................................................................(517) 851-8714Sunfield / Sebewa Center UMCs Sunfield UMC – Gerald Gilbert 2443 E Tupper Lake Rd, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 ..........(517) 566-8566Vermontville / Gresham UMCs Gresham UMC – Tom Raymond [email protected] 6315 Mulliken Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813-8812 ........................................................(517) 543-3754Wacousta UMC – Jackie Salisbury [email protected] 8950 W. Herbison Rd., Eagle, MI 48822.................................................................(517) 626-6193Waterloo Village / First UMCs Waterloo First UMC – MaryAnn Walz [email protected] 12370 Waterloo Munith Rd, Munith, MI 49259 ......................................................(517) 596-2238Webberville UMC – Lynn Sampson [email protected] 1835 Linn Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 ....................................................................(517) 655-2860Welcome Corners / Freeport / Peace UMCs – Arlene Stanton [email protected] 3813 Baldwin Road, Hastings, MI 49058 ...............................................................(269) 948-8816Wheatfield UMC – Neva Curtis 1409 S Zimmer Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 ........................(517) 655-1484Williamston UMC – Nancy Ham [email protected] 1917 Maple Shade Dr, Williamston, MI 48895 .......................................................(517) 655-2754

ALBION DISTRICT EQUALIZATION LAY MEMBERS

Trent Bullock [email protected] 11886 Quaker St, Constantine, MI 49042 ..........(269) 435-7592Sharon Burkart [email protected] 9519 Elwood Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014 ...(269) 660-8881Beverly Clark [email protected] PO Box 355, Hanover, MI 49241 ..........................(517) 563-8966Tom Clement [email protected] 5223 Page Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 ........................(517) 764-1784


Jessica Cobb [email protected] 969 Adams St, Litchfield, MI 49252 ...................(517) 542-3775Ginny Delauter [email protected] 6515 Morgan Rd., Osseo, MI 49266 ...................(517) 523-3636Larry Embury [email protected] PO Box 86, Grass Lake, MI 49240 ...........(517) 206-2952Mary Ann Grile [email protected] 925 Canaris, Constantine, MI 49042 ............................(269) 435-7245Janet Hagelgans [email protected] 15415 S. 22nd St., Vicksburg, MI 49097 ...................(269) 649-2299Gentry Hammons [email protected] 59 N McKinley St, Battle Creek, MI 49017 .......(269) 753-1261Coby Heller 523 Sherwood Rd, Bellevue, MI 49021 ...............................................................(269) 763-3201Kathy Holser [email protected] 723 Church St., Grass Lake, Mi 49240 ...........................(517) 522-8665Jane Knapp [email protected] 16998 E ON Ave, Climax, MI 49034 ..............................(269) 746-4915Timothy Koughn [email protected] 6094 Folks Rd, Horton, MI 49246 .......................(517) 563-2835Bruce Lack [email protected] 22386 24 Mile Rd, Olivet, MI 49076 ....................(517) 857-3447Dawn Laupp [email protected] 1218 Arms St, Marshall, MI 49068...........................................(269) 789-1540Nina McMurtrie [email protected] 2536 McCain Rd, Jackson, MI 49203 .................(517) 629-6985Carrie Morton [email protected] 4285 E Kirby Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ................(269) 964-7098Barbara Parker [email protected] PO Box 423, Centreville, MI 49032 ........(269) 467-8882Patricia Pebley [email protected] 1600 Beachside, Battle Creek, MI 49014 .................(269) 660-8408Dora Plummer [email protected] 206 E. Main St., P.O. Box 884, Mendon, MI 49072 ...............................................(269) 496-7228Esther Puckett [email protected] 10445 Folks Rd, Hanover, MI 49241 ...................(517) 936-5835Heidi Rawson [email protected] 200 E. Garfield Lot 230, Coldwater, MI 49036 ......................................................(517) 617-9922Jeri Roggelien [email protected] 56789 Franklin Dr, Three Rivers, MI 49093 ...............(269) 273-6215Linda Sibley 90 Greentree Ln Apt 17B, Battle Creek, MI 49015 ............................................(269) 979-5206Wayne Willer [email protected] 315 Joe Stone Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ................(269) 964-8870

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT EQUALIZATION LAY MEMBERS

Lisa Aldrich [email protected] 5368 Newcastle Dr SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 ........................................................(616) 272-9908Janet Bailey [email protected] 3782 Murray Lake Ave, Lowell, MI 49331 ............................(616) 691-8011Elena Brubaker [email protected] 523 Lincoln Lk, Lowell, MI 49331 .................(616) 897-6357Daniel Davis [email protected] 16655 Simmons, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 .................(616) 696-1939Chad Decker [email protected] 2813 84th St. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 ..................(616) 698-0045Mary Lou Fassett [email protected] Clark Retirement Community, 1551 Franklin SE Apt 2024, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ...........................................(616) 285-4795Beverly Gassdorf [email protected] 2500 Breton Wds Apt #1037, Kentwood, MI 49512 ...............................................(616) 455-2657Gary Gassdorf [email protected] 2500 Breton Woods Apt. 1037, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 ......................................(616) 455-2657Amber Hendrick [email protected] GVSU Wesley House, 4539 Luce St, Jenison, MI 49428 ............................................................................(231) 388-0960Pat Hiler [email protected] 3123 Waterford NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 ................(616) 363-6130Cydney M. Idsinga [email protected] 102 N Maple St, Apt #1, Wilmore, KY 40390Joseph Jennings [email protected] 3072 Ramshore Dr., Fremont, MI 49412-1717 .................(231) 519-2127Lois Moseley [email protected] 729 Clark Crossings SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 .................................................(616) 949-8938Valerie Mossman-Celestin [email protected] 300 Alten Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ..........................................................(616) 459-6604Zach Oaster [email protected] 4455 13 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 .......................(616) 856-2204Carrie Otis [email protected] 4380 Tracy Trail, Dorr, MI 49323 ..........................(616) 681-0283Jody Pratt [email protected] 2984 5th St, Shelbyville, MI 49344 ......................................(269) 792-0481


Helen Reid [email protected] 3839 Alger Ave., White Cloud, MI 49349 ...............................................................(231) 689-0344James Searls, Jr [email protected] 53 East Central, Zeeland, MI 49464 ..............................(616) 772-4306Amelia Stine [email protected] 9560 Catalpa, Newaygo, MI 49337 ................................(231) 225-1011Connie Swinger [email protected] 255 Brown SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 ..............(616) 452-3532Lea Tobar [email protected] 2 430 Highridge Ln SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ..................(616) 940-0406John Warnock [email protected] 1830 Linson Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ....(616) 942-8445Beverley Williams [email protected] 4121 E. Porter Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415 ..(231) 577-8131Donald Williams [email protected] 5226 Forest View Court, Hudsonville, MI 49426 ....(616) 669-9086

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT EQUALIZATION LAY MEMBERS

Beverly Armstrong [email protected] 9089 E. 7 Mile Rd., Luther, MI 49656-9576 ...........................................................(231) 873-4185Kathy Breithaupt [email protected] 18829 Lakewood Circle, Lake Ann, MI 49650Irene Carboneau [email protected] 390 S. Long Lake Rd., Traverse City, MI 49684Deborah Sue Cole [email protected] 394 Hillview Dr, Petoskey, MI 49770...........(231) 348-3460Joel Fitzgerald [email protected] 83 West 18th St, Holland, MI 49423 ..............................(616) 848-9759

[email protected] 351 Second St, Manistee, MI 49660 .............(231) 723-2763Denise Hall [email protected] 2941 E. Houghton Lake Rd., Lake City, MI 49651 ......(231) 328-4727Dave Hamman [email protected] 701 W Tinkham Ave, Ludington, MI 49431 ...........(231) 845-0174Neil Haney [email protected] 9150 E 22 Rd., Manton, MI 49663 .........................(231) 824-6541Jay Hook [email protected] 2230 W Nemeskal Rd, Maple City, MI 49664 .........................(231) 228-6250John Huizing [email protected] 40 N. Plum Street, Hart, MI 49420 ....................................(231) 873-0418Nancy LeValley [email protected] 2961 Crescent Shores Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684 ......(231) 929-3155Linda Matchett [email protected] 01362 Matchett Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720Jim Myers [email protected] 592 1/2 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740 ..........(231) 838-8041Michael Neihardt [email protected] 2347 Shawn Rd., Kalkaska, MI 49646Noreen Shafer [email protected] 406 Sunnyside, Mancelona, MI 49659 ...............(231) 587-9446Mary Beth Stark [email protected] 11649 E 14 1/2 Road, Manton, MI 49663 ....(231) 824-3294Anthony Temple [email protected] PO Box 456, Kingsley, MI 49649-0456Richard Tunison [email protected] 309 Mason Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720 ......................(231) 547-5009Michael Windover [email protected] 11612 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685 .(231) 275-7483BJ Wirgau [email protected] 917 W. Sheridan, Petoskey, MI 49770 .............................(231) 347-5463Susan Wirgau [email protected] 917 W. Sheridan, Petoskey, MI 49770 .....................(231) 347-5463Paula C Wright [email protected] 4979 Boyne City Rd, Boyne City, MI 49712 .....(231) 582-9441

HEARTLAND DISTRICT EQUALIZATION LAY MEMBERS

Linda Andersen [email protected] 8741 Six Lakes Rd, Six Lakes, MI 48886 .............(989) 365-3307Christy Baker [email protected] 605 W. Edgerton St., Howard City, MI 49329 .........(231) 648-6126James Baker [email protected] 2293 S Lincoln Road, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 ..............(989) 773-7414Christine Berke [email protected] 15705 Clear Lake Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307 .....................................................(231) 796-0591Jean Burrows [email protected] 3090 Lake of the Pines Dr., Lake, MI 48632 ........................(989) 588-3171Kendall Farnum [email protected] 1160 Glen Ave, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 ........(989) 854-0343Joleen Golden [email protected] 230 Sixth Street, Breckenridge, MI 48615 ....................(989) 842-3477Judith Hazle [email protected] 1795 W Centerline Rd, St Johns, MI 48879 ..........(989) 224-4260Claire Hills [email protected] 3510 Mineral Springs Trail, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 ...........(989) 317-0081Nichelle Holland [email protected] 4350 W Beal City Rd, Weidman, MI 48893 .........(989) 644-5578Bridget Huyck [email protected] PO Box 133, Pompeii, MI 48874 ..........................(989) 838-4126


Judy Huynh [email protected] 2101 Clarksville Road, Portland, MI 48875 .................(616) 374-4764Emily Johns [email protected] PO Box 133, Pompeii, MI 48874 .............................(989) 838-4126Joyce Mitchell [email protected] 8543 Seven Mile Rd, Evart, MI 49631 .............(231) 734-2003Clara Molby [email protected] 11984 E. McBride Rd., Riverdale, MI 48877Kirk Perry [email protected] 906 E. Evergreen, Greenville, MI 48838 ........................(616) 754-6045Gayla Phillips [email protected] 1991 E. Gratiot County Line Road, St. Johns, MI 48879 .......................................(989) 838-2613John Rau [email protected] 17900 Simmons Avenue, Sand Lake, MI 49343 ...................(616) 696-1863Kathy Shepard [email protected] 7575 S Leaton Rd, Shepherd, MI 48883 ....................(989) 828-6486Geoff Sykes [email protected] 1006 Hampshire Dr, St Johns, MI 48879 ........................(989) 224-2415Alene Ward [email protected] 775 S Coventry Ave, Owosso, MI 48867 ......................(517) 449-7145Ned Weller [email protected] 95 Meadow Lane, Ithaca, MI 48847-1846 ......................(989) 875-4202Dennis Wissinger [email protected] 2797 Lone Pine, Farwell, MI 48622 ........................(989) 386-8900

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT EQUALIZATION LAY MEMBERS

Delbert Bassett [email protected] 24533 County Road 388, Gobles, MI 49055 .......(269) 628-2774Lisa Coe [email protected] 4104 Waterview Dr, Vicksburg, MI 49097 ......................(269) 649-0602Pam Cowgill [email protected] 366 Duncan, Schoolcraft, MI 49087Susan Daniels [email protected] 118 Mariette St, Plainwell, MI 49080 ...............(269) 806-9222Katherine Fahey [email protected] 69121 Elkhart Rd, Edwardsburg, MI 49112 ..(269) 277-4894Rachel Fambro [email protected] Scott Fuller [email protected] 2237 Hillsdale Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 ...............(269) 744-2165Sean Griffin [email protected] 488 E. Stoneridge Dr., Plainwell, MI 49080 ................(269) 685-5589Everett L. Harpole [email protected] 16 Heron Ct, Plainwell, MI 49080-9102 ................(269) 806-2816John Mahan [email protected] 403 Walnut Woods Ct., Plainwell, MI 49080 .............(269) 685-6142Phyllis Mohr [email protected] 31880 Jefferson St, Gobles, MI 49055 ..............(269) 628-5930Mandana Nordbrock [email protected] 240 N. Sage St. #6, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 .(269) 720-6152Reba Peterson [email protected] 687 W Fennville St, Fennville, MI 49408 ..............(269) 561-2537Simmie Proctor [email protected] 73486 8th Ave, South Haven, MI 49090 ................(269) 637-6053Karen Saddler [email protected] 4381 Foxfire Trail, Portage, MI 49024Deborah Search-Willoughby [email protected] 1410 Turwill Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 .............................................................(269) 349-9311Molly Shaffer [email protected] 33053 Crystal Springs St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 ......................(269) 684-6347Hayden Smith [email protected] Portage, MI Cyndi Trobeck [email protected] 218 S. Kalamazoo St, Otsego, MI 49078.................(269) 694-5365Delberta Troutman [email protected] 108 Austin Dr, Hartford, MI 49057 ................(269) 308-3011Amber Walker [email protected] 3130 Stonebridge Ct Apt 10, Portage, MI 49024-4737 ...........................................(269) 321-0538Pam Walker [email protected] 5016 N Watervliet Rd, PO Box 22, Watervliet, MI 49098Jackie Witt [email protected] 4569 Donna Dr, Bridgman, MI 49106 .........................(269) 465-3296Jane Wright [email protected] 6864 Countryview Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 ....(269) 544-2390

LANSING DISTRICT EQUALIZATION LAY MEMBERS

Mark Baker [email protected] 113 Block St, Williamston, MI 48895 .........................(517) 676-4790Sue Balderson [email protected] 68 Culbert Dr, Hastings, MI 49058 ......................(269) 948-9029Barbara L. Beachy [email protected] 6203 Windcharme Ave, Lansing, MI 48917 ......(517) 703-0873Sus’ann Busley [email protected] 555 S Williamston Rd, Williamston, MI 48819 ......................................................(517) 623-6239


Michele D. Childs [email protected] 11797 Oneida Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837-9448 ...................................................(517) 627-8121Fran Courser [email protected] PO Box 179, Sunfield, MI 48890 ................................(517) 566-8682David Dekker [email protected] 3209 Hillgate Circle, Lansing, MI 48912-5011 ......................................................(517) 324-4968Lauren Dennis [email protected] 14390 Bauer Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ...................(517) 626-7126Nancy V. Fancher [email protected] 1317 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48915 .............(517) 371-3311Richard J. Foster [email protected] 9750 S Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827Andrea Gentner [email protected] 545 Lake Dr, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 ............................(616) 374-7126Leta Guild [email protected] 3822 S Deerfield Ave, Lansing, MI 48911-2319 ................(517) 882-5008Nancy Ham [email protected] 1917 Maple Shade Dr, Williamston, MI 48895 ..........(517) 655-2754Cheryl Howe [email protected] 232 N College Rd, Mason, MI 48854 ..........................(517) 676-4689Julie Humenik [email protected] 118 W Henry St, Charlotte, MI 48813Lonnie Lowery [email protected] 4618 Manitou Dr, Okemos, MI 48864 ...........(517) 381-1322James McCartney [email protected] 1725 N Fairview, Lansing, MI 48912-3403 .............(517) 372-2872Gerry Tibbits [email protected] 7285 Kennedy Rd, Munith, MI 49259 ................................(517) 596-3404Lewis Tibbits [email protected] 7285 Kennedy, Munith, MI 49259 .....................................(517) 596-3404Kelly Wasnich [email protected] 947 Sever Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823 .................(419) 553-9123William West [email protected] 300 Western Ave E422, Lansing, MI 48917Toinette Wicks [email protected] PO Box 106, Dansville, MI 48819 ................................(517) 623-6594Danielle M. Williams [email protected] 950 Elizabeth Ct, Wheeling, IL 60090 .(517) 488-6943

CONFERENCE EQUALIZATION LAY MEMBERS

Kathy Anderson [email protected] 12127 Edgerton Dr, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 ........................................................(616) 696-1589Keith Anderson [email protected] 775 133rd Ave, Wayland, MI 49348 ...............(269) 792-9338Michael O Anthes [email protected] 13698 Meadowbrook Lane, Grand Haven, MI 49417 .............................................(616) 846-8769Carole Armstrong [email protected] 1216 Downer Ave, Lansing, MI 48912-4432 .........(517) 485-9813Christine Berke [email protected] 15705 Clear Lake Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307 .....................................................(231) 796-0591Philip Bickel [email protected] 4849 Fleetwood Ln, Jackson, MI 49201 ...............(517) 750-4160Nate Blunt [email protected] 640 Shepard Dr., Lowell, MI 49331 .................................(616) 897-8267Michael Bremer [email protected] 7222 W Irving Rd, Middleville, MI 49333 ........................(269) 795-3075Ruth Breyfogle [email protected] 157 Fairview, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 ..................(269) 349-1258Lou Ellen Briggs [email protected] PO Box 425, Colon, MI 49040 ..............(269) 432-2673Eric M. Burton-Krieger [email protected] 1707 Hillside Ave, Nashville, TN 37203Stacy M. Caballero [email protected] 141 Kimball Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014-5829 .....................................................(269) 965-0285Jane Case [email protected] 113 West, PO Box 146, Napoleon, MI 49261 ...................(517) 536-8781Susan Cobb [email protected] 9092 Deer Point Dr, Newaygo, MI 49337 ............................(231) 652-7010Judy Coffey [email protected] 128 Forest Lawn Dr, Cadillac, MI 49601-9734 ...........(231) 775-6095Blair Cutler [email protected] 8722 Newhouse St, Portage, MI 49024Laurie Dahlman [email protected] 1228 Southern Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-4339 ............(269) 343-1490Joseph DeLany [email protected] 1805 Enfield Dr, Holt, MI 48842 ................................(517) 268-6699Mary-Jo DeLany [email protected] 1805 Enfield Dr, Holt, MI 48842 ....................(517) 268-6699Mark Doyal [email protected] 525 University Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823-3046 ...........(517) 333-4203Annette Erbes [email protected] 1322 Clayton Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441 ....................(231) 780-3951Rebecca Farnum [email protected] 2901 Staten # 16, Lansing, MI 48910 .....................(269) 719-0442Deborah Fennell [email protected] 3409 Rolfe Rd, Mason, MI 48854 .....................(517) 676-1887


Lois Fennimore [email protected] PO Box 10, Parma, MI 49269 ..........(517) 531-5203Daphna Flegal [email protected] 610 Burgundy Dr, Madison, TN 37115 ...............(615) 885-6621Merna Francis [email protected] 2924 N 33rd St, Galesburg, MI 49053 ............................(269) 665-9430Kenneth Gackler [email protected] 410 Johnson St., Caledonia, MI 49316 ..........................(616) 891-5682Iris Naomi Garcia [email protected] 11 Fuller Ave SE, PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids, MI 49516 ....................................(616) 459-4503Fran Grabowski [email protected] 130 E Candlewyck Apt 503, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 ...............................................(269) 349-7857Karen Grettenberger [email protected] 46 E Division St, Sparta, MI 49345 .............(616) 887-0783Nichea VerVeer Guy [email protected] 125 Baynton NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ....(616) 451-7058Chris Hawkins [email protected] 2376 Cascade Lakes Cir SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ..........................................(616) 954-2641Donald Hiler [email protected] 3123 Waterford NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 .............(616) 363-6130Helene Hill [email protected] 266 Merrimon Ave Apt D, Asheville, NC 28801-1218 ...........................................(705) 255-8065Nolan Hudson [email protected] 6355 Bivens Rd, Nashville, MI 49073 .........................(517) 852-1821Michael Johnson [email protected] 84 E Kingman, Battle Creek, MI 49014 ...............(269) 962-6401Dale Kimball [email protected] 118 Buckingham Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...............(269) 565-0569Glen Kinder [email protected] 640 Dart Road, Mason, MI 48854 ................................(517) 676-5552Sandy Lash [email protected] 175 Allegan St, Plainwell, MI 49080 ..............................(269) 290-8123Steven T. Lett [email protected] 9417 W Scenic Lake Dr, Laingsburg, MI 48848 .................(517) 372-4204C David Lundquist [email protected] 5920 Wood Valley Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 ....................................................(269) 372-2044Susan MacGregor [email protected] PO Box 914, Pentwater, MI 49449 .........................(231) 869-4364Georgia Marsh [email protected] 740 N Kalamazoo, Marshall, MI 49068 ................(269) 781-2501Raymond Marshall [email protected] 216 S Nottawa Rd, Mendon, MI 49072 ...(269) 496-7993Michael McDonald [email protected] 10843 Talon Ct, Traverse City, MI 49686 .....(231) 935-3759Joy Mills [email protected] 1014 Barton Street, Otsego, MI 49078 ...................................(269) 929-4954Ryan Minier [email protected] 2551 W Springfield Ave Apt 11, Champagne, IL 61821 .........................................(231) 832-9566Valerie Mossman-Celestin [email protected] 300 Alten Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ..........................................................(616) 459-6604Jody Pratt [email protected] 2984 5th St, Shelbyville, MI 49344 .......................................(269) 792-0481Simmie Proctor [email protected] 73486 8th Ave, South Haven, MI 49090 .................(269) 637-6053Paul Quigley [email protected] 5915 Woodland Rd, Woodland, MI 48897 ..................(269) 367-4971Joyce Showerman [email protected] 600 S Main St, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 ...........(517) 663-5284Anne Soles [email protected] PO Box 467, Pentwater, MI 49449 ..................................(231) 869-7651Andrew Stange [email protected] 703 Valley View Cir, Bloomington, IL 61705-9382Sue Stickle [email protected] 10970 Dutch Settlement Rd, Marcellus, MI 49067 ...........(269) 646-9425Veroneze Strader [email protected] 178 Feld Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49037 ...............(269) 963-6830Stephen Szpiech [email protected] 13230 Pierce Rd, Stanwood, MI 49346 ...............(231) 629-0105Molly Tate [email protected] 308 W. Garfield, Charlevoix, MI 49720 ............................(231) 330-6644Patrick Tiedt [email protected] 9859 River Road, Evart, MI 49631 ..................................(231) 734-2932Don Tippin [email protected] 320 West Elizabeth St., Stockbridge, MI 49285 ..................(517) 740-8723Prospero Tumonong [email protected] 6247 Meadowlark Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341 ...(616) 866-5410Tom Vogeler [email protected] 234 Deer Run, Plainwell, MI 49080 ....................................(269) 664-6559Andrew Vorbrich [email protected] 1914 Waite Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 ....(269) 343-1906Max Waagner [email protected] 928 Sunburst Rd, Jackson, MI 49203 ..............(517) 787-2924Betsy Weems [email protected] 846 72nd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508Ruth Whaley [email protected] 4682 E Cleveland Rd, Ashley, MI 48806-9705 .............(989) 838-2579Jennifer Wheeler [email protected] 3300 Woodstone Dr E Apt 115, Kalamazoo, MI 49008


Donald Williams [email protected] 5226 Forest View Court, Hudsonville, MI 49426 ....(616) 669-9086David A Wiltse [email protected] 7056 Northland Drive NE, Rockford, MI 49341-8838 .....(616) 866-1051Laura Witkowski [email protected] 3721 Peninsular Shores Dr., Grawn, MI 49637Larry Wyman Sr [email protected] 480 Witbeck Dr, Clare, MI 48617-9721 ........................(989) 386-3123

—WMC Photos, Mark Doyal


L. EQUALIZATION OF LAY and CLERGY MEMBERSHIPUnder Rule 8

(Calculations for the 2012 Annual Conference)

Clergy LayTotal Clergy Numbers (Rules of Order, Rule 8, C, 1.) 565 (2011 Annual Conference Disciplinary Question #59a)Pastoral Charges Entitled to Elect Lay Members 320 (2011 Annual Conference Disciplinary Question #59a)Additional Laity for Co-Pastor, Associate Pastors and Appointed Ordained Deacons 18 Albion Grand Rapids Grand Traverse Jackson First – 2 Grand Rapids First – 2 Indian River Sturgis Grand Rapids Cornerstone Traverse City Central Grand Rapids Trinity Holland First Muskegon Central Heartland Kalamazoo Lansing Kalamazoo Westwood East Lansing University Kalamazoo Sunny Side Lansing Mt. Hope Portage Chapel Hill Portage First St. Joseph First

Lay Members per Constitution (2008 Book of Discipline, ¶32 Article I & ¶602.4) 23 Conference Lay Leader: L. Dahlman District Lay Leaders: Albion: M. Waagner Grand Rapids: H. Reid Grand Traverse: M. McDonald Heartland: L. Wyman, Sr. Kalamazoo: S. Lash Lansing: D. Fennell President, United Methodist Women: R. Whaley President, United Methodist Men: M. Bremer President, United Methodist Youth: S. Szpiech Coordinator Young Adult Ministries: R. Wieringa Coordinator Scouting: K. Anderson Conference Director of Lay Speaking: S. Baker Conference Secretaries of Global Ministries: Jon Pohl Chairperson of Annual Conference College Student Organization: None One (1) youth from each District between the ages of 12-17 One (1) young person from each District between the ages of 18-30 Consecrated Diaconal Ministers: 4 J. Case; D. Flegal; M.L. Foster; H.R. Hill; 365Number of additional Lay Members needed for equalization: 200

Categories per Rule 8, C1. General Boards and Agencies 3 Global Ministries, Women’s Division: N.V. Guy Division on Ministry with Young People: J.L. Almeida; (R. Wieringa) Council on Finance and Administration: P. Tumonong Commission on Religion and Race: J. DeVine Board of Ministry and Higher Education: L. Haller Jurisdictional Boards and Agencies Missions Council: J. Boley and E. Krieger2. Chairpersons of West Michigan Conference Boards 2 Global Ministries: B. Petrucci Trustees: C. VanLente Higher Education and Campus Ministries: L. Pier-Fitzgerald Pensions and Health Benefits: M. Anthes Christian Camping: J. Williams Church and Society: E. Brubaker Discipleship: R. Hansen Evangelism: E. Ross Lay Ministries: (L. Dahlman)3. Conference Treasurer: (P. Tumonong) 4. Co-Conference Facilitators: L. Witkowski, J. Showerman 2


5. All lay persons of the Leadership Team (CLT): 6 (L. Dahlman), D. Kimball, A. Soles, I. Charnley, G. Kinder, M. Doyal, (P. Tumonong), M. Johnson6. District Council on Ministries (or equivalent) 1 Albion: M. Johnson Heartland: (J.L. Almeida) Grand Rapids: R. Blunt Kalamazoo: J. Shaler Grand Traverse: R. Stark Lansing: E. Beck7. Chairperson and all lay members of the Council on Finance and Administration (CFA): 10 (D. Kimball, Chp); D. Lundquist; S. Cobb; N. Hudson; P. Watson; T. Vogeler I; P. Tiedt; P. Bickel; S. MacGregor; G. Marsh; C. Hawkins8. Conference Missionary Secretary: J. Pohl9. Conference Secretary and Lay Assistants: 9 W.W. Chu; D. Hiler; P. Hiler; N. Blunt; M. Higdon; J. DeLaney; A. Stange; B. Cutler; K. Dibiase; E. Lipps10. Conference Statistician: T. Fox11. Conference Chancellor: A. Vorbrich12. Director of Communications, if this person is a lay person: M. Doyal 113. Director of the Michigan Area Resource Center: B. Weems 114. Lay Members of the Annual Conference Program Committee: S. Stickle; V. Strader; D. Wiltse 315. Lay Directors of Campus Ministries: C. Berkes 116. All lay chairpersons of these Conference Agencies: 6 Abuse Prevention Team: J. Gackler Archives and History: K. Gackler Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns: L. Stull-Lipps Communications: C. Armstrong DisasterResponse Team Coordinator: D. Tippin Episcopacy (Vice-Chair if the Chairperson is not a member of the West Michigan Conference): J. Pratt Equitable Compensation: N. Petera Hispanic/Latino Committee: S. Caballero Homeless Ministries: K. Wheat Michigan Area Indian Workers Conference: T. John New Church Establishment and Development: K. Brown Nominations and Leadership Development: G. Haller Physical Limitations Representative: None Listed Prison Ministries and Restorative Justice Concerns: M. Tate Program Committee: (N.V. Guy) Racial/Ethnic Local Church: G. Litchfield Religion and Race: P. Bromberek Rules of Order J. Coffey Status and Role of Women: K. Leydurf UMCOR/Hunger: K. DeMoss; L. DeMoss17. All lay General and Jurisdictional Conference delegates and reserves elected for the last General and 4 Jurisdictional Conference: (L. Dahlman); (N.V. Guy); V. Mossman-Celestin; S. Lett; R. Minier; S. Proctor; (P. Tiedt)18. All lay chairpersons of all permanent committees: Personnel: K. Grettenberger 119. All Conference Connectional Ministries Staff: I.N. Garcia 120. Associate Lay Leader: R. Marshall 121. Conference Council on Youth Ministries Coordinators: J. Mills 122. All Lay Members of Rules of Order Committee: D. Williams; P. Quigley; L. Briggs; R. Breyfogle 423. Lay members of the Committee on Journal: ([S. Busley]); M. Francis; ([J. Myers]); ([M. Nordbrock]) _____

Total provided by Rule 8 57 Lay Members left to be elected by Districts 143Number of Lay Members to be Elected by the Districts: Albion: .........................23 Grand Rapids: ...............24 Grand Traverse: ............24 Heartland:.....................24 Kalamazoo: ...................24 Lansing: .......................24

Also, each District is to elect two (2) alternates AND one (1) youth between the ages of 12-17, and one young person between the ages of 18-30 and one (1) reserve member for the age group of 12-17 and one (1) reserve member for the age group of 18-30. (The youth may be elected by either the District Conference or the District Youth Council.) _____ _____ Totals: CLERGY: 565 LAY: 565

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