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Mississippi Conference
The United Methodist Church
2013
Official Journal
and Yearbook
Volume 1
The POWER of We
2013 Journal
of
Uniting
The Mississippi Conference (1972)
and
The North Mississippi Conference (1973)
Twenty Fifth Session
held in
Jackson, MS
at Jackson Convention Complex
June 7-9, 2013
Journal Editor — Garry Ruff
Conference Secretary — Trey Harper
Assistants — Leslie Bounds and Hope Cooley
Statistician — Rex Wilburn
All photos courtesy of the
Mississippi United Methodist Communications
Table
of
Contents
Welcome from Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr..................................................................................................4
Welcome from Dr. Dora Washington, Annual Conference Chair...............................................................5
Welcome from Rev. Trey Harper, Annual Conference Secretary.................................................................6
Section I - Administration
A. Annual Conference Officers ..........................................................................................................7.
B. Conference Leadership Council.......................................................................................................8
C. Annual Conference Leadership Groups....................................................................................... 11
D. Institution Trustees and Directors................................................................................................. 15
E. District Boards and Committees.................................................................................................... 30
F.Tellers.............................................................................................................................................. 36
Section II - Business of the Annual Conference
A. Minutes of the Daily Proceedings.................................................................................................. 37
B. Condensed Minutes....................................................................................................................... 53
C.Appointments................................................................................................................................. 73
Section III - Financial and Administrative Ministries
A. Council on Finance and Administration...................................................................................... 87
B. 2013 and 2014 Apportioned Mission Shares Budget................................................................... 95
C. Board of Trustees.......................................................................................................................... 110
D. Board of Pensions......................................................................................................................... 111
E. Board of Medical Benefits............................................................................................................ 121
Section IV - Ministry and Agency Updates
A. Connectional Ministries Reports................................................................................................ 123
B. Clergy and Ministerial Services .................................................................................................. 135
C. Other Reports............................................................................................................................... 139
Section V - Historical
A.Memoirs........................................................................................................................................ 149
B.Rolls............................................................................................................................................... 167
C. Historical Table............................................................................................................................ 179
Section VI - 2013 Mississippi United Methodist Annual Conference
A. Special Guests............................................................................................................................... 181
B. 2013 Mission Offering.................................................................................................................. 183
C. “Power of We”.............................................................................................................................. 184
D. 25th Anniversary of the Merger of the Annual Conference.................................................... 186
E. Emma Elzy Award and the Recognition of the Born of Conviction Signers........................... 190
F. Awards and Recognitions............................................................................................................ 192
Section VII - Resolutions
A. Constitutional Amendments....................................................................................................... 195
B.Regular.......................................................................................................................................... 197.
C.Property......................................................................................................................................... 201
Section VIII - Conference Directory and Rolls
A. Clergy Directory and Service Records........................................................................................ 211
B. Diaconal Ministers, Deaconesses and Lay Members of the Annual Conference.................... 289
Section IX - Rules and Policies
A. Standing Rules of the Annual Conference................................................................................ 301
B. Clergy Behavioral Policy.............................................................................................................. 306
C. Parsonage Guidelines................................................................................................................... 308
D. Clergy Vacation and Days Off Policy.......................................................................................... 311
E. Safe Sanctuaries Policy................................................................................................................ 311
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The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013
Welcome to the
2013 Mississippi Annual Conference Journal
I welcome you to this 25th edition of the Journal of the Mississippi Annual
Conference of The United Methodist Church. This Journal is the recording
of the proceedings, minutes, accountings and records of the 2013 Annual
Conference Session held June 6-9, 2013 at the Jackson Convention Complex in
Jackson, Mississippi. Our theme for the Annual Conference was “The POWER
of We” based on this scriptural passage:
“Those who accepted Peter’s message were baptized. God brought about three thousand people into the community on that day. The believers devoted themselves to the
apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. A
sense of awe came over everyone. God performed many wonders and signs through
the apostles. All the believers were united and shared everything. They would sell pieces of property and possessions and distribute the proceeds to everyone who needed them. Every day, they met together in the temple and
ate in their homes. They shared food with gladness and simplicity. They praised God and demonstrated God’s
goodness to everyone. The Lord added daily to the community those who were being saved.”
– Acts 2:41-47 The Common English Bible
It is our hope that as you read the pages of this journal you will sense the excitement in the Jackson
Convention Complex that was generated by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. This was evident when we worshipped together, held holy conferencing, reviewed our faithfulness to God, sought to
hold each other accountable to God’s desire for the Church, fellowshipped with our sisters and brothers
and received prayers from the 450 plus youth that gathered for NEXUS (our youth annual conference).
The Holy Spirit was also present when we gave of our financial gifts, witnessed the ordering of ministry,
gave thanks to faithful ministers and laity that are now with Christ, celebrated with our retirees, fixed the
appointments of pastors, and then witnessed as persons were born anew to the Christian community. You
may ask, “Did we do all that?” Yes, we did. We did it all through “The POWER of We.”
Blessings,
Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr.
Resident Bishop, The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church
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Pre-Conference Letter from
Dr. Dora S. Washington, Chairperson
Dear Clergy and Lay Members of the Mississippi Annual Conference,
In a few days you will be arriving in Jackson for the twenty-fifth session of the Mississippi Annual
Conference. Our Conference Planning Committee has been
busily working to enable all of you to come together to celebrate “THE POWER OF WE” through holy conferencing.
Our gathering will take place at the Jackson Convention
Complex June 6-9 with a full day of pre-conference workshops on Thursday for both lay and clergy members. Do go
online to register for the workshops of your choice. Although
registration information is enclosed in your pre-conference
packet, please note that early registration will be available at
the convention complex beginning at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday,
June 5. Parking spaces are located adjacent to the complex.
Opening worship and Holy Communion will begin at 9:30 a. m., Friday June 7, followed by the laity
and clergy executive sessions. Updated information will continue to be published in the Circuit Rider and
on the Mississippi Conference website, www.mississippi-umc.org. Upon opening the page, please click
on the Annual Conference 2013 icon to find the latest information.
We are looking forward to your attendance and hope that you are as excited as we are about your
coming.
Blessings and A Safe Journey,
Dora S. Washington, Chairperson
Annual Conference Planning Committee
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Letter from
Trey Harper, Conference Secretary
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the
LORD tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands,
from east and west, from north and south.” – Psalm 107: 1-3
Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For those of us blessed to have
gathered together for the 25th Session of the Mississippi
Annual Conference; I know you join me celebrating the
amazing ways that God’s Spirit moved in our midst and
transformed our hearts. I believe Wesley would have truly
been proud of the way that WE put the “holy” back in conferencing.
To this end, we are indebted to Bishop Swanson for his
leadership and his teaching; and to the countless individuals
who gave of their time and talents to make our time together
as easy and flawless as possible. Whether greeters out front or
technicians hidden in the back, these amazing servants are truly owed our deepest gratitude.
As I have reflected on our time together in Jackson, I was most touched how this year, in particular,
was more than a time of business and worship. It was a time for us to celebrate, not only God’s blessings
in the lives and ministries of our churches, but to honor our story as the People Called United Methodists
in Mississippi. Together we honored the brave men and women who 200 years ago faced the trials and
tribulations of this land with a faith that could not be shaken. It is upon their witness that we stand
today. Together we continued to celebrate the healing of once broken relationships as we paid tribute to
the courage of the signers of the Statement of Conviction that called us to be a church that was a light in
a time of darkness. Together we mourned the loss of faithful members of our Family and celebrated the
“new birth” of believers by “water and the Spirit.”
Together, WE celebrated our story and it is our hope that the changes made to our Annual
Conference Journal do the same. Included in these pages are the usual directories, reports and business
of the church that help us to keep track of our work. But it is also our sincere prayer that these pages
contain the story of this redeemed people...the story of the Power of WE.
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Trey Harper, Secretary
Mississippi Annual Conference
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Section I
Administration
A. Annual Conference Officers
Bishop
James E. Swanson, Sr.
bishop@mississippi-umc.org
P.O. Box 931, Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 948-4561
Conference Lay Leader
Timothy Crisler
tcrisler1@hotmail.com
2 Pintail Cove, Raymond, MS 39154 (601) 857-0401
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop
Timothy Thompson
tim@mississippi-umc.org
P.O. Box 931, Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 948-4561
Director of Communications & Connectional Ministries
Connie Shelton
connie@mississippi-umc.org
P.O. Box 1147, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515
Director of Financial Administration/Treasurer/ Conference Benefits Officer
David Stotts
david@mississippi-umc.org
P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515
Director of Ministerial Services
Jimmy Carr
carrhaus@comcast.net
P.O. Box 1147, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515
Conference Secretary
Trey Harper
msconfsecy@gmail.com
P.O. Box 556, Eupora, MS 39744 (662) 258-2611
Minutes Secretary
Andrew Owen
greggshorthand@gmail.com
5988 S. Pollard Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Journal Editor
Leslie Bounds
lbounds@bellsouth.net
4001 Glenn Wycke Cove, Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 573-8500
Statistician
Rex Wilburn
rwilbur62284@gmail.com
P.O. Box 429, Bruce, MS 38915 (662) 983-2418
Auditor
Horne CPA Group, Jackson
Chancellor
Clifford B. Ammons
United Methodist Women, President
Sarah Sanders
ssanders@muw.edu
2734 Canterbury Rd., Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 328-7634
United Methodist Men, President
Donald Beard
methmenms@gmail.com
6246 Winthrop Circle Jackson, MS (601) 354-0515
Methodist Foundation, Executive Director
Martha Scarborough
martha@ms-umf.org
P.O. Box 2415, Ridgeland, MS 39158 (601) 948-8845
Conference Board of Pensions, Liaison Officer
Byrd Hillman, Jr.
byrdnsara@wildblue.net
25274 Highway 19 North, Kosciusko, MS 39090 (662) 289-2484
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B. Conference Leadership Council
District Abbreviations
BRO - Brookhaven
EJA - East Jackson
GWD - Greenwood
HAT - Hattiesburg
MER - Meridian
NAL - New Albany
SEA - Seashore
SEN - Senatobia
STA - Starkville
TUP - Tupelo
WJA - West Jackson
1. Officials
Chair/President..................................................................................................Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr.
Vice-Chair............................................................................................... Tim Crisler, Conference Lay Leader
Recording Secretary..................................................................................Trey Harper, Conference Secretary
Statistician.....................................................................................................................................Rex Wilburn
Director of Communications and Connectional Ministries.................................................Connie Shelton
2. District Superintendents
BRO..........................................Wayne Webster, P. 0. Box 629, Brookhaven, MS 39602 (601) 833-1619
.revwwebster@gmail.com
EJA ........................ Victoria L. White, 860 E. River Place, Ste 101, Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 944-0776
.wviwht@aol.com
GWD......................... Mattie D. Gipson, 107 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930 (662) 453-0878
.gwddist@bellsouth.net
HAT................................................Cynthia Cross, P. 0. Box 2057, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 264-9181
.hatdist@thehour.org
MER...............................Billy N. Owen, 6210 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-6221
.billy@meridianumc.org
NAL................................................ John Moore, P. 0. Box 686, New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-7733
.nadist@bellsouth.net
SEA.........................................Heather Hensarling, P.O. Box 6586, Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 604-2300
.seashoredistrict@bellsouth.net
SEN...................................... Andrew (Andy) Ray, P. 0. Box 220, Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562-5865
.senatobiadistrict@bellsouth.net
STA..........................................Embra K. Jackson, P. 0. Box 1329, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-0198
.embrajackson@gmail.com
TUP ....................................................Jimmy Barnes, P. 0. Box 3957, Tupelo, MS 38803 (662) 842-8477
.revjbarnes@aol.com
WJA....................Henderson Rasberry, 860 E. River Place, Ste 101, Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 944-0776
.wjadist@bellsouth.net
3. District Lay Leaders
BRO.......................................Sarah Lloyd, 320 Curran Avenue, Brookhaven, MS 39601 (601) 833-8334
.sewlloyd@yahoo.com
EJA ............................................... LaToya Redd, 102 Caine Circle, Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 825-5415
.toyaredd03@aol.com
GWD........................................John McClay, 2317 Short Street, Greenville, MS 38703 (662) 334-2756
.jwmmcclay@yahoo.com
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HAT......................................Dwight Yates, 1185 Bolton Loop Rd, Beaumont MS 39423 (601) 784-2252
.dwightyates@att.net
MER ..................................................Kiah Hitt, 1671 Hwy 482, Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 656-2662
.kiahhitt@yahoo.com
NAL.........................................Dr. James Herod, 82 Hwy 7 North Abbeville, MS 38601 (662) 236-3730
.jherod@ms.metrocast.net
SEA.......................................Robert Sharp, 19525 Old River Road, Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 234-3387
.13rsharp@gmail.com
SEN...................................................Blair Jernigan, 370 Deer Run, Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 609-8659
.blairjernig@gmail.com
STA..........................................James Woodard, 411 ML King Drive, Eupora, MS 39744 (662) 320-2020
.jameswoodard@allstate.com
TUP ................................................ Bobby Thomas, 31 CR 415, Tishomingo, MS 38803 (662) 255-6158
.jbthomas@wildblue.net
WJA................................................Jim Golden, 380 Golden Lane, Vaughan, MS 39179 (662) 673-9391
.jgolden@jacksonwong.com
4. Connectional Ministries
Director of Communications and Connectional Ministries:
Connie Shelton
connie@mississippi-umc.org, (601) 354-0515
Adult/Older Adult Ministries
Archives and History
Nora Roberts
234 Kiowa Dr., Madison MS 39110
Jerry Williams
P.O. Box 4584, Meridian, MS 39304 (601) 483-9134
Camping Ministries
David W. Carroll
david@stm-umc.org (601) 353-691
Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns
Church and Society
Steve Casteel
steve@fumcclinton.org (601) 924-6671
TBN
Communications-Chair
Chris Blount
cblount@wilsonfounfation.org, (601) 364-3598
Board of Discipleship
Chris McAllily
P.O. Box 1, Shannon, MS 38868 (662) 767-3317
Health and Wellness
Lisa Hicks
lisahicks5901@bellsouth.net, 77 St Andrews Cir, Hattiesburg MS 39437 (601) 544-7327
Higher Education & Campus Ministry
Ricky James
ricky@stlukesjackson.org , 621 Duling Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216 (601) 899-1495
Hispanic Ministries
Laity (Board of)
TBN
Timothy Crisler
tcrisler1@hotmail.com, 2 Pinetail Cove, Raymond MS 39154 (601) 857-0401
Lay Servant Ministries
Mission Outreach
Native American Ministry
Cheryl Denley
senatobiadistric@bellsouth.net (662) 562-5865
Lou Ann Staggs
fatherlouis1@gmail.com (662) 538-6042
Beth Miller
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Rural Life
Rex Wilburn
Fumc-bruce@brucetelephone.com 662-983-2418
Standing Rules
David Beckley
dlbeckley@rustcollege.edu (662) 252-2491
Status and Role of Women
Susannah Carr
susannah@hawkinsumc.com
UMCOR
Wayne Napier
wbnapier@live.com (228) 216-2560
United Methodist Men President
Donald Beard
methmenms@gmail.com, 6246 Winthrop Circle Jackson, MS, (601) 362-6846
United Methodist Women President
Sarah Sanders
ssanders@muw.edu, 2734 Canterbury Rd., Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 328-7634
UMVIM
David Newton
5. Financial and Administrative Ministries
Director of Financial Administration/Treasurer:
David Stotts
david@mississippi-umc.org, P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515
Episcopacy Committee
Sallie Whiteside
bobnsallie@bellsouth.net 662-323-6154
Finance and Administration
Giles Lindley
drwglwork@gmail.com,306 Lameuse, Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 374-2840
Board of Medical Benefits
Curtis Bray
clb0602@aol.com, (662) 328-7224
Pensions
Tim Prather
revtimprather@gmial.com, P.O. Box 854, Tupelo MS 38802 (662) 407-0078
Trustees
Ed Jones
jones5734@bellsouth.net, 38 Wintergreen Rd. Madison, MS 39110 (601) 853-9634
6. Ministerial Services
Director of Ministerial Services:
Jimmy Carr
carrhaus@comcast.net, P.O. Box 1147, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515
Equitable Compensation (Commission on)
Jim Fisher
jfisher@fumcpascagoula.org, (228) 762-5222
Board of Ordained Ministry
Vicki Loftin Hughes
vickihughes@yahoo.com, P. 0. Box 1009, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 582-5557
Residence in Ministry
Kevin Carter
revkac@aol.com, (601) 591-0811
7. Vital Congregations
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop:
Timothy Thompson
tim@mississippi-umc.org, P. 0. Box 931, Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 948-4561
Church Revitalization
Commission On Religion and Race
Maxine Bolden
maxine_bolden@hotmail.com, (601) 594-6368
Kathy Price
gracekprice52@gmail.com, (601) 485-6166
New Church Development
Parish and Community Ministries
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Bryan Collier
bryan@theorchard.net, (662) 844-3310
Nevells Vandburg
P.O. Box 686, New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-7733
Small Membership Church
Gary Howse
ghowse_24@yahoo.com, (601) 637-0072
C. Annual Conference Leadership Groups
Annual Conference
(Boards, Committees, Commissions, Etc.)
Communications & Connection
Archives & History
Clergy: Dwight Prowell
Laity: Deborah McIntosh, Mary Beth Bounds, Kay Barksdale
Board of Discipleship
Chris McAlilly, Chair
Clergy: Vera Hall, Oscar McGough
Laity: Bobby Brewer, Michael Hedgepeth, Merry Jones, Sarah Kinney, Sally Rule
Older Adult Ministries
Laity: Nora Roberts, Steve McAlilly
Adult Ministries
Clergy: Jeffie Gatlin
Children’s Ministries
Clergy: Dawn Flowers, Ginger Holland
Laity: Minnie Leeper, Kris Dorra
Education & Leadership Development
Laity: Carolyn McGehee
Evangelism
Clergy: John Foster, William Johnson, Anzette Thomas
Laity: Larry White
Spiritual Formation
Clergy: Becky Youngblood
Young Adult Ministries
Clergy: Terry Hilliard, Chris McAlilly
Worship & Music
Clergy: Wayne Webster
Laity: Sarah Hillman, Bob Peden
Board of Laity
Tim Crisler, CLL
Kiah Hitt, Blair Jernigan, Latoya Redd, Bobby Thomas, James Woodard, Dwight Yates, John McClay,
Sara Lloyd, Robert Sharp, James Herod, Martin Butler
Camping Ministries
David Carroll, Chair
Clergy: David Carroll, Johnny Crosby, David Cumbest, Joe Garvin, David Huffman, Catherine Larsen,
Robbie Murden, Jim Petermann, Pat Ward, Keith Williams, Eddie Willis
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Laity: Garland Brent, Jonas Crenshaw, Joe Davis, Susanne Gill, Minnie Leeper, China Ray Prewitt, Lydia
Smith, Mollie Stewart, Jimmy Travis, Darrell Whitaker, Jerome Grubbs, Linda Hankins
Ex-Officio: Mike Howington
Church & Society
Clergy: Warren Black, Bruce Case, Heather Hensarling, Gloria McKinney, Kenny McGill Laity:
Margaret Gipson, Erin Summerlin, Fawn Keen
Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns
Clergy: Steve Casteel, Roger McGrew, Jonathan Speegle
Peace with Justice
Clergy: Justin White, Dawn Flowers
Laity: Renee Sappington
Restorative Justice
Laity: Bettye Coggin
Communications
Clergy: Mattie Gipson, Vicki Landrum, Carolyn Webster, Ray Daniel
Laity: Kay Barksdale, Josh Gray, Matthew Joyner, Kindalin Moses, Renelda Owen, Cynthia Laird, Lee
Anne Venable, Erin Barham
Connectional Leadership Team
Clergy: Connie Shelton, DC&C; David Carroll, Robert Cook, Denise Donnell, Trey Harper, Bob
Rambo, Eddie Rester, Joe May, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr.
Laity: Tim Crisler, CLL; Janice Baxton, James Herod, Sam O. Morris IV, Steve Vinson, Phil Hardwick,
Latoya Redd
Disabilities
Clergy: Eric Pridmore
Laity: Scott Crawford, Ginny Boydston (Meth. Rehab), Representative from UMSS
Higher Education & Campus Ministries
Clergy: Johnny Crosby, John Foster, Hugh Griffith, Frank Haynes, Vickie White, Shawn Foles, Adam
Gordon, Brenda McCaskill, Ricky James, Beth Miller, Frank Newell, Carl Jackson, Harold Manning,
Reed McCaleb
Laity: David Stotts, Matthew Collier, Pat Dye, Ashley Hewitt, Renelda Owen, Dora Washington, John
Jameson Rogers
Hispanic Ministries
Clergy: Harold Robinson, Rayford Woodrick
Journal
Clergy: Trey Harper, Garry Ruff, Rex Wilburn
Laity: Leslie Bounds, Patricia Battle
Lay Servant Ministries
Clergy: Clarence Cox
Laity: Debbie Andrews, Gordon Marie Crowe, Ryan Grayson, Tommie Hart, Richard Henley, Alberta
Hendrix, Sarah King, Carol Pruitt, Laura Tedder, Billie Willhite
Mission Outreach
Clergy: Ed Moses, David Newton, Peggy Gipson, Eric Sanford, Gary Thompson, Sarah Windham
Laity: Bill Glover, Ellen Short, Lou Ann Staggs, Kathy Kriese, John Reed
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Native American Ministry
Clergy: Beth Miller, Donny Riley
Personnel
Clergy: Zachery Beasley, Sheila Cumbest, Olivia Martin, Billy Owen Laity: Marty Polk, Pat Whitlock,
Steve McAlilly
Resolutions & Petitions
Clergy: Larry Haggard, Joey Shelton, Trey Harper, Stephen Sparks
Laity: Latoya Redd
Standing Rules
Clergy: Allen Dearing, Trey Harper, Stephen Sparks
Laity: David Beckley, Joyce Funchess
Status on Role of Women
Clergy: Erin Grant, Cary Stockett, Susannah Carr
Laity: Erie Stuckett, Leland Davis, Michael Gator, Nan Moak, Natasha Randle, Mary Simpson, Sonya
Dubose
UMCOR/Disaster Response
Clergy: Wayne Napier, Darrell Sanderson
Laity: Beth Dean, Barry Rushing, Jeannie Owens
UMVIM
Clergy: David Newton, Larry Patrick
Laity: Nathan Hickerson
Finance & Administration
Conference Finance & Administration
Clergy: Fred Britton, Grover Glen, Louis Johnson, Geoffrey Joyner, Keith Keeton, Giles Lindley, Mitchell
McDonald, Rusty Keen, Martha Williams
Laity: David Dillard, George East, Ray Gafford, John Harper, Laura Kinney, Sharolyn Miller, Red Moffat,
David Olds, Billy Proctor, Pat Smith, Brent Wilson
Medical Benefits
Clergy: Curtis Bray, Stephen Cook, Libby Piazza, Ron Thomas
Laity: Linwood Driver, Eric Elam, Barbara Nalley, Sue Sullivan, Cheryl Webb, John Webb, Joseph Guess
Pensions
Clergy: Joe Landrum, A.J. Murray, Tim Prather, Ray Stokes
Laity: John Brian Jones, Cynthia Magee, Sheila Malone, H.V. Neill, Jennifer Webber, Mary Tate Pannell,
Richard Topp
Trustees
Clergy: Rickey Haynes, Mitchell Hedgepeth, Brad Hodges, Rachel Pitts
Laity: Bonnie Dillon, Clarence Evans, Ann Herod, Ed Jones, Ellen Short, George Verrall, Robert Carter
Ministerial Services
Clergy: Tommy Artmann, Loye Ashton, Wayen Bass, Maxine Bolden, Eddie Brown, Ever Jean Burt,
Warren Coile, Julie Collins, Larry Creel, Jimmy Criddle, Cynthia Cross, Amy Daniels, Dorothy DicksonRishel, Claire Dobbs, Darian Duckworth, John Foster, Larry Hilliard, Barbara Hite, Dixie HolderCummings, Gary Howse, Vicki Hughes, Sherry Johnson, David Lowery, Karie Sue McCaleb, David
McCoy, Tommy Miller, Robbie Murden, Steven Owens, Allison Stacey Parvin, Andy Pearson, Tom
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Potter, Eric Pridmore, Roger Puhr, Joe Ranager, Ed Temple, Todd Watson, Rusty White, Bob Whiteside,
Willie Williams, Earl Wilson, Pamela Cameron, Andy Johnson, Lyn Mote, Jeff Pruett
Laity: Jaye Bradley, Billie Graham, Kathy Marlow, Leroy Nash, Bill Scott, Jane Simmons, Cathy Stewart,
Phil Sutphin, Earnestine Varnado, Jane Watts, Marty Wiseman
RIM Council
Clergy: Kevin Carter, Larry Creel, Allison Dickerson, Carl Grubbs, Larry Hilliard, Raigan Miskelly, Kim
Parker, John Richardson, Annie Travis, Mike Hicks
Laity: Mary Carter, Janis Roberts, Robert Sledge
Equitable Compensation
Clergy: Jim Fisher, Fitzgerald Lovett, Hong-sik Yoo, Mike Hicks Laity: John McClay, Dorothy Redd,
John Reed
Vital Congregations
Church Revitalization
Clergy: Ricky Bishop, Maxine Bolden, Rob Hill, John McCay, Ada Williams, Richard C. Wells, Jr.
Laity: Yolander Jones, James Woodard
Episcopacy
Clergy: Cynthia Cross, Rod Dickson-Rishel, Claire Dobbs, Danny Rowland, Emma Ward
Laity: Turner Arant, Sondra Bell, Tim Crisler, Chris Howdeshel, Aubrey Lucas, Ryan McGough, Lydia
Roby, George Washington, Sallie Whiteside
Episcopal Residence
Clergy: Joey Shelton
Laity: Richard Dickson, Beth Hartness, Suzette May
Ethnic Local Church Concerns
Laity: Willie Jim McClendon
Health & Welfare Ministries
Clergy: Terry Armstrong, Vicki Baldwin, Brian Gordon
Laity: Lisa Hicks, Grady Marlow, Jerry Nance
Clergy: Bill Beavers, Bill McAlilly, Stephen Sparks, Sapada Thomas, Brian Collier, Jim Taylor, John
Hugh Tate
Laity: Carla Palmer Allen, LaSonya Debose, Ben Wax, Jr.
Parish & Community Ministries
Clergy: Neville Vanderburg
Religion & Race
Clergy: Lister Bowdoin, Goyo De la Cruz, Tanya Edwards-Evans, Theon Johnson, Kathy Price
Laity: Elsie Kirksey, Bernice Sykes, Daphne Regina Yarbrough
Small Membership Church
Clergy: Sam Burton, Calvin Cosnahan, Gary Howse
Laity: Dwight Yates
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D. Institution Trustee/Directors
1. Camping Ministries
Lake Stephens United Methodist Camp, Oxford
Richard Barrett
Bill Beavers
Max Billingsley
Stephen Bond
Dixie Holder Cummings
Amy Daniels
Board of Directors
Claire Dobbs
Joey Lott
Pat Dorr
Mark McAnally
Adam Gordon
Doug McClure
Larry Haggard
Vance Phillips
Caty Larsen
Anna Polsgrove
Minnie Leeper
Carla Proctor
Kathleen Smith
Pat Ward
Milt Whatley
Ada Clay
Ed Woodall
Eddie Willis
Ex-Officio Members
Pat Barrett
Jerry Beam
David Carroll
Frank Haynes
Wesley Pines, Conference, Retreat, and Camping Retreat, Gallman
Class of 2012
Rev. Will Dowling
Mrs. Susan Gannaway
Ms. Jana Jobe
Rev. Kevin Trantham
Board of Directors
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Mr. Stephen Bishop
Rev. John Branning
Rev. Pamela Cameron
Mr. Garland Brent
Mrs. Beverly Gabbert
Mrs. Lisa French
Rev. Lisa Garvin
Rev. James Milner
Class of 2015
Rev. David Cumbest
Mr. Dale Hart
Rev. Geoffrey Joyner
Mr. Larry Swales
2. Health & Welfare Ministry Institutions
The Baddour Center Inc., Senatobia
Board of Directors
Executive Director – Parke Pepper
Chairperson – Wayne Godwin
Vice-Chairperson – Bailey Meeks
Secretary – Judy Starkey
Treasurer – Bill Davenport
J. Stanley McNeese
Wayne Godwin
Bailey Meeks
Sharon Perry
Judy Starkey
Jonathan Hancock
Mike Landrum
Jim Ainsworth
Marian Miller
David Peck
Bill Davenport
Phil Swift
Ex-Officio Paul Baddour
Don Baddour
Paul Baddour, Jr.
Steve Casteel
Alan Callicott
Timothy Crisler
Margy Graham
Ex-Officio
Kristen Montgomery
Parke Pepper
Andy Ray
Sarah Sanders
Jeff Switzer
Shea Veazey
Hope Morgan Ward
The Children’s Home, Jackson
Turner Arant
Robert Bradford
Betty Chatham
Vicky Espy
Kirk Graves
Board of Directors
Ross Henley
Danny Thomas
John Hudson
Tom Wagner
H. Charles Langford
Michael Ward
Bertram Mortimer
Allen Wood
Vivian Presley
Tommy Woods
Henderson Rasberry
Edward E. Woodall
Ex-Officio
Hope Morgan Ward
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United Methodist Senior Services of Mississippi, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Class of 2015
Rev. Timothy Beard
Marilyn Agnew
Rev. Fred Brown
Rev. Jimmy Barnes
Bennie Daniels, Jr.
Rev. Jimmy Carr
Paula E. Drungole
Robert E. Coker
Newt Harrison
Juanita Floyd
Frank A. Riley, Jr.
Joe Frank Lauderdale
Sue Thompson
Betty McGee
Rev. Dorothy Townsend Margaret McKenzie
Carolyn Tyson
Van Ray
Barbara Stewart
Rev. Chris Young
Class of 2016
Steve Corban
Rev. Jimmy Criddle
Kevin Doddridge
Hamp Dye
Rex Gillis
Rev. Mattie Gipson
Alice Gorman
Lloyd Gray
Nell Gray
Tina Holland
Jolee Hussey
Rev. Joe May
Mark Scarborough
Betsy Whitehurst
Officers
Chair: William “Bill” D. Scott III
Vice-chair: Bennie Daniels, Jr.
Secretary: Lloyd Gray
Assistant Secretary: Loretta Wadlington
MMSS Ancillary Services, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Hamp Dye
Marilyn Agnew
Alice Gorman
Paula Drungole
Cynthia Parker
Frank Riley, Jr.
William D. Scott III
Bill West
Chris Young
Class of 2015
David Brevard
Bennie Daniels, Jr.
Lloyd Gray
Frank M. Patty, Jr.
Sarah Sanders
United Methodist Senior Services of Tupelo Area, Inc.
United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Clyde Biddle
Bobby Daniels
Juanita Floyd
Jim Diffee
Amy McFerrin
Tina Holland
Ann Milam
Cheryl Penson
Ex-Officio Members
William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS
Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO
Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer
Jerry South, Executive Director
Class of 2015
William Armistead
Randy Burchfield
Scott Hendrix
Patricia Lawson
James Sloan
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United Methodist Senior Services of Clarksdale Area, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Sam Burton
Jean Owen
Diane Eubanks Manuel Peters
Hal Fiser
Woody Sawyer
Charles Langford
Linda Schmitz
Class of 2015
Bob Ellard
Thomas H. Scipper
Scott Spradling
Maggie Tyner
Everett Youngblood
Ex-Officio Members
Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating officer
Mary Wilkinson, Executive Director
United Methodist Senior Services of Columbus Area, Inc.
United Methodist Senior Services of the Golden Triangle Area, Inc.
Class of 2013
Fred Brown
Ira Carter
Ellender McClure
Sammie St. John
Sarah Sanders
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Doris Bankhead
Freida Burt
Dennis Holliman
Jeannie Sansing
Bill West
Class of 2015
Kathi Bean
James Gatewood
Chris Latimer
Sandra Woodard
Ex-Officio Members
Stan Maynard, Executive Director
Aldersgate Retirement Community, Inc. – Lauderdale Senior Services, Inc.
Meridian Senior Services, Inc. – Aldersgate Personal Care, Inc.
Class of 2013
Ann Alexander Larry Hilliard
Chris Lauderdale
Susan Ledbetter
Larry Pupa
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Mary Anderson
Jonathan Bell
Christine Riley Mark A. Scarborough Sue Thompson
Class of 2015
Phillip Brooks
Billy Estes
Maurice H. Hall, Jr.
Jeremy Hill
Ronnie Walton
Ex-Officio Members
Lawona Broadfoot, Executive Director & Regional Director – South
Hattiesburg Area Senior Services, Inc.
Wesley Manor Retirement Community, Inc.
Class of 2013
Julian Davis
Susan Donohue
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Rebecca M. Grantham
Frank Gunn
Class of 2015
Ted Alexander
Franklin Browne
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Willie Sims
Sidney L. Whitley
Willis H. Lott, Jr.
Richard G. Topp
Linda Donnell
Betsy Rowell
Ex-Officio Members
Kim J. Pittman, Executive Director
Seashore Campgrounds Retirement Home, Inc.
Gulf Oaks Methodist Manor, Inc.
Seashore Personal Care Center, Inc.
Class of 2013
Greg Cronin
George East
Ralph Hode
Margaret McKenzie
Mary Sunderman
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Kaye Bernheim
Huntley Biggs
Mike Gusa
Dorothy McEwen
Walter Taylor
Class of 2015
Harry Allen
Dennis Brooks
Edgar Gilmore
Phillip Heidelberg
Barbara Stewart
Ex-Officio Members
Beth Joachim, Executive Director
Greene County Retirement Systems, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Shelly Eubanks
Johnnie Denmark
Jimmy Holcomb Debra Helton
Diane Shoemaker
Class of 2015
David Allen
G. L. Dearman
Fred Hight
Betty Leydecker
Phillip Price
Ex-Officio Members
Catherine Bradley, Executive Director
United Methodist Senior Services of Jackson Area, Inc.
Class of 2013
Stephen Handley
Libby Mahaffey
Vernon Muse
Frank Thomas
Isla Tullos
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Leo Boolos, Jr.
Jackie Granberry
Freddie Logan
John C. Stepan
Carol Walker
Ex-Officio Members
Kay Higginbotham, Executive Director
Class of 2015
Vickie Mascagni
Bob Mayo
Curtis Moffat
Joyce Pully
Larry Swales
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United Methodist Senior Services of Clay County, Inc.
Dugan Memorial Home, Inc.
Class of 2013
Glenda Brinkley
Bill Burris
Gene Childress
Brett Miller
Cheryl Sundbeck
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Norma C. Atkins
Larry Barton
David Cheatham
Patty McBrayer
Judy Shirley
Class of 2015
Jim Helveston
Mary Jo Hill
Bruff Sanders
Deborrah M. Wray
Ex-Officio Members
Shelley Tuggle, Executive Director
United Methodist Senior Services of Desoto County, Inc.
Class of 2013
Clay Davis
Herman Freeman
Sandy Slocum
Charles Smith
Betty Stoker
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Jackie Collinsworth
Jean Dickerson
Doug Hardin
Joe Frank Lauderdale
Bill Speck
Class of 2015
Kevin Doddridge
Connie Haynes
Harmon Massey
Milton Nichols
Sue Poff
Ex-Officio Members
Marsha Brasher, Executive Director
Martha Coker Home, Inc.
Class of 2013
Janice Adams
Priscilla Harper
Dan McLeod
Mary Wilkerson
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Penny Jackson
Betty Nickels
Hank Remington
Steve Roark
Class of 2015
Beverley King
Frank M. Patty, Jr.
Van Ray
Rita Sanders
Ex-Officio Members
Julie Hoffman, Executive Director
3. Higher Education & Campus Ministry Institutions
A. United Methodist Related Institutions
Millsaps College
Board of Directors
Trustees
Lisa Garvin, Joey Shelton, Geoffrey Joyner, Warren Black, Zach Beasley, Jerry Beam, Heather Hensarling,
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United Methodist Laity Trustees
Maurice Hall, Randy James, James A. Coggin, Murray Underwood, Mack Varner, Don Mitchell, Vaughan
McRae, William Yates
At-Large Trustees
(* indicates additional United Methodist trustees)
Paul Benton, Tom Fowlkes*, Jay Lindsey, Mike McRee, Bobby Robbins, Mark Freeman, Will Goodman*,
Peder Johnson, Bud Robinson, Steven Smith, Mike Sturdivant, Jr., Bill Bynum*, Richard Hickson, Eason
Leake*, Cooper Morrison, Monica Harrigill*, Toddy Sanders, Will Flatt, Cris Glick, Richard Mills, James
A. Graves*, Charles R. Latham, Jean N. Medley, Donna Ruth Roberts
Rust College, Holly Springs
Trustees
Dr. Adolph Harper
Dr. Joe May
Dr. Joe Bailey
Thomas Brown
Leone Medin
Dr. William Nelson
B. Wesley Foundation Directors
Wesley Foundation, Alcorn State University
Class of 2014
Mr. J.E. “Sam” Price, Dr. EL Vaughn, Dr. Lola Brown, Mrs. Esther Perryman, Dr. Cassandra Vaughn,
Attorney George W. Britton, III, Leslie Crosby
Class of 2013
Ms. Debra Sturgis Stamps, Ms. Charlene Tate, Mr. Ronald McLaughlin, Rev. Dorothy B. Williams, Mr.
Patrick Morgan
Class of 2012
Mr. Jack Walters, Mr. Wayne A. Stirgus, Rev. Charles Edward Moses, Mr. Robert Holloway, Rev. Richard
Tillman, Attorney Vivian Toussaint, Mr. Eric James
Honorary – Life Members
Rev. Dr. JD Tillman, Mr. Timothy Crisler, Dr. Henry Clay, Attorney Warren Cox, Mr. Joe Dockins,
Mrs. Bonnie M. Dillon, Mr. Larscie Ellis, Dr. Willie F. Jackson, Mr. Waldo James, Mr. Sidney J. James
(Deceased)
Wesley Foundation, Delta State University
Board of Directors
Chair – Bruce West
Director – Stephen Ludlam
Asst. Director – Kayla Frazier
Student Rep. – Matt Williams
Eddie Amelung
Dawn Carver
Joanne Crews
Rev. Hugh Holder-Cummings
Rev. Dixie Holder-Cummings
Rev. Barry Dickerson
Kayla Frazier
Judy Ledford
Stephen Ludlam
Matt Williams
Wesley Foundation, Gulf Coast Advisory Board (MGCCC-JD & USM-GC)
Class of 2013
Andi Moore, Kay Hewes-Vice Chairman, Vicki Pace
Class of 2014
Barbara Warren, Mildred Roy, Pat Hensley
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Class of 2015
Adgie Course, Mary Beard-Secretary, Tom Hill
Class of 2016
Sarah Pinarci, Delores Goudy
Pastors
Rev. Dorothy Dickson-Rishel-PPR Chairman, Rev. John McCay
Students
Matthew Collier-USM-GC
Ex-Officio
Janis Slade-Campus Minister
TBA-MGCCC-JD Faculty Sponsor
Pat Smith-USM-GC Faculty Sponsor
Tom Rishel-USM Faculty Sponsor
TBA-MGCCC-JD President
Steven Boucher-USM-GC President
Rev. Heather Hensarling-District Superintendent
Honorary
Jack Ramsey, Bruce Hoyt, Belinda Hardy, Elaine Tinsley, Doris Pilgrim, Joyce St. John
Wesley Foundation, Jackson State University
Board of Directors
Winston Anderson, Georgia Bates, Luther Bates , Rev. DeMario Benson, Cynthia Brumfield, Kathryn
Bryant, Hope Bynum, Rev. Robert Cook, Rev. Stephen Cook, Maudine Eckford, Clarence Evans, Connie
Fitzhugh, Chandra Fraizer, Vern Gavin, Angela Gobar, Dewey Handy, Michael McCullum, Iley Mohamed,
Dwight Presley, Emily Sanford, Ruth Williams
Wesley Foundation, Mississippi State University
Class of 2012
Charleen Carroll
Bob Crabtree
Debra Fairbrother
Clint Graves
Jack Newell
Linda Wells
Gart Windham
Ex-Officio
Rev. George Buell
Rev. Hugh Griffin
Rev. Embra Jackson
Eddie Lee Jones
David Shumaker
Board of Directors
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Class of 2015
Ketrina Cannon
Phyllis Benjamin
Ed Curtis
Barbara Crawford
Frances Hays
Lisa Lindley
Pat Dye
Sally Laughlin
Tim Muzzi
Rosella Goddard
Gaye Lindsay
Marty Wiseman
Anna Hood
Doyle Pendley
Charlotte Newell
Jim Read
Eloise Shannon
Bart Williams
Genesis Stallings
Cynthia Williams
Mary Stokes
Miles Veasley
Ann Walker
Diane Wall
Bobbie Walton
Johnny Walton
Life
George Verrall
Kay Verrall
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Wesley Foundation, Mississippi University for Women
Board of Directors
Chairperson – Sally Pearson
Vice-Chair – Melissa Gilmore
Secretary – Kathy Butler
Treasurer – Cathy Glover
CMRC Chair – Sammy Townsend
Property Chair – Max Cullum
Publicity – Harry Rodgers
Hospitality Chairs – Ruth Rast, Debbie Mason & Evelyn Elliot
Class of 2013
James Allen, 1507 Forest Hill Drive, Columbus, MS 39701 (FS) H: 245-1217 jallen@as.muw.edu
Lee Burdine, 421 Northdale Dr., Columbus, MS 39705 (LC) H: 328-7420 W: 328-0444 Cell: 4252345 lee@lifebux.com
Evelyn Elliott, 86 Bryant Road, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H: 574-2289 evelynl39702@yahoo.com
Debbie Mason, 914 6th Ave. N, Columbus, MS 39701 (LC) H: 328-4346 W: 327-1517 C: 574-5295
dmm1960@hotmail.com
Max Cullum, 4772 Ridge Road, Columbus, MS 39705 (LC) H: 327-5070 C: 549-4201 cullummax@
yahoo.com
Danny Watson, 415 Justin Circle, Columbus, MS 39705 (LC) H: 327-5157 C: 386-2506 dannyncolumbus@bellsouth.net
Keith Shelton, 6434Liberty Road, Ethelsville, AL (at large) C: 662-425-9410 sheltons_photo@hotmail.
com
Lillian Wade, 608 9th Street N, Columbus, MS 39701 (LC) H:662-3288012 C: 662.251.8012 mlhwade@cableone.net
Class of 2014
Sally Pearson, 822 Pine Circle, Starkville, MS 39759 (FS) W: 329-7301 Cell 251-9120 sallybsa@
aol.com
Harry Rodgers, Jr., 19 Brookwood Cove, Columbus, MS 39705 (LC) H: 327-1830 Cell 662-386-7007
hleerodgers@msn.com
Kathy Butler, 224 11th Street S, Columbus, MS 39701 (alumna) 601-954-6904 khbutler14@yahoo.com
Jessica Horton, 523 6th Avenue S., Columbus, MS 39701 (alumna) C: 662-722-8103 jhorton51110@
gmail.com
Mary Anne McAdams, 1005 11th Ave. N., Columbus, MS 39701 (alumna) C: 901-494-7225 maryanne.mcadams@hotmail.com
Class of 2015
Carolyn Allen, 1787 Hwy. 182 East, Starkville, MS 39759 (LC) H: 323-3790
Melissa Gilmore, 513 Thornton Drive, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H:327-1202 Cell 425-9499
jest780@aol.com
Margaret Sharp, 1224 Steens Vernon Rd., Steens, MS 39766 (LC) H:327-1389 2sharp@cableone.net
Kay & Sammy Townsend,637 Donna Lane, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H: 327-1436 Cell: 251-4119
sammytownsend@bellsouth.net
Debbie & Larry Swartz, 16 Fairway Drive, Columbus, MS 39705 (FS) &(LC) H: 327-5604 W: 241-7620
dkswartz@ccl.muw.edu
Ruth Rast, 119 Gaylane Drive, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H: 574-2804 arrast5@yahoo.com
Mary Byron, 907 Tuscaloosa Rd., Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H: 329-1464
James Siegle, 513 Cypress St. Columbus, MS 39701 (LC) H: 662-557-9363
Cathy Glover, 194 Quail Ridge, Caledonia, MS 39740 (LC) H: 356-6723 W: 328-4000 C: 574-6025
cathy.glover@benekemagnolia.com
Lena Mae Duncan, 462 Hotty Toddy Dr, Caledonia, MS 39740 (LC) H: 662-356-6732 dlenaduncan@
cableone.net
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Robin Carpenter, 169 Drake Circle, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) C: 662-574-7550 robinshawncarpenter@gmail.com
Susan Cooper, 57 Maddie Cove, Steens, MS 39766 (LC) bobby.cooper0905@att.net
Ex-Officio Members
Tony Proctor, P. O. Box 32, Columbus, MS 39703 (P) W:328-5252 tony@columbusfumc.org
Embra Jackson, P. O. Box 1329, Starkville, MS 39759 (DS) W:662-323-0198 embrajackson1@gmail.
com
Curtis Bray, 3754 County Rd. 30, Ethelsville, AL 35461 (P) H:205-658-2834 Cell 549-2277
clb0602@aol.com
Jonathan Speegle, 1123 College St., Columbus, MS 39701 (P) H:327-6130 W:328-7895 Cell: 889-7000
jonathan_speegle@baylor.edu
Todd Lemmon, P. O. Box 1, Caledonia, MS 39740 (P) W: 356-9023 C: 662.386.9833 bro_todd@
hotmail.com
Diane Lemmon, 519 Airline Rd., Columbus, MS 39702 (P) W: 328-8644 Cell: 662.803.9830 brotherdiane@hotmail.com
Andy Pearson, 822 Pine Circle, Starkville, MS 39759 (P) W: Cell 251-9010 msupt@yahoo.com
Fred Brown, 722 Military Rd., Columbus, MS 39701 (P) H: 328-4939 W:327-4978
Gail Griffith, 224 11th Street South., Columbus, MS 39701 (Director) H:243-1470 W: 328-1998
C:386-1031 gailgriff@yahoo.com
James Black, 927 Steger Rd., Columbus, MS 39701 (P) H:327-4175 C: 549-9281 jamesmblack@
bellsouth.net
Raigan Miskelly, P. O. Box 32, Columbus, MS 39703 (P) C: 662.213.2336 W: 328-5252 raiganmiskelly@gmail.com
Sarah Windham, 1230 Oak Drive, West Point, MS 39773 (P) C: eswindham@bellsouth.net
Erin O’Mary, 224 11th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701 (Student) C: 205-495-2266 ewomary89@
hotmail.com
Emma Rabalais, 224 11th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701 (Student) C: 228-342-8582 egrabalais@
myapps.muw.edu
Honorary/life members of Board
Billy Pounds, 205 Dorrich Estates, Booneville, MS 38829 Home: 662-728-0484
Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Valley State
Board of Directors
Chair – Todd Davis
Campus Minister Relations Chair – Andy Wilson
Secretary – Dorothy Laurenzo
Treasurer – Dr. Billy Rhodes
Mr. Turner Arant
Dr. Clemon Baker
Mrs. Dorrise Baker
Mr. Rayford Horton
Dr. Preston Boles
Mr. Terrell Cobb
Rev. Peggy A. Gibson
Rev. Maxine Bolden
Rev. Ada Williams
Rev. Terry Williams
Wesley Foundation, University of Mississippi
Board of Directors
Chair – Mr. Rayford Horton
Secretary: Rev. Peggy Ann Gibson
Treasurer – Dr. Preston Boles
Todd Davis
Dorothy Laurenzo
Ed Morgan
Dr. Billy Rhodes
Rev. Edie Willis
Andy Wilson
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Wesley Foundation, University of Southern Mississippi
Rev. Mark Anderson
Rev. Tommy Artman
Meta Blanchard
Travis Carpenter
Mikai Dickerson
Doug Donohue
Luke Gallaspy
Board of Directors
Rev. Mike Hicks
Kim Newell
Julie Howdeshell
Frank Newell
Susan Howell
Mary Peters
Rev. Vicki Hughes
Tim Prather
Scot Jones
Sean Priebe
Frankie Lee
Rev. Eddie Rester
Dr. John Meyer
George Stark
Nancy Steen
Jason Townsend
Jonathan Wallace
Roy Windham
Wesley Foundation, University of Southern Mississippi
Gulf Coast Campus
Class of 2013
Kay Hewes
Andi More
Vicki Pace
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Class of 2015
Patricia Berry
Cindy Lowe
Joanie Henckell
Dot Moore
JD Matta
Barbara Warren
Ex-Officio
Honorary Life
Rev. Bill McAlilly
Janis Slade
Pat Smith
Debra Watson
Belinda Hardy
Bruce Hoyt
Jack Ramsey
Joyce St. John
Elaine Tinsley
Class of 2016
Matthew Collier
Pat Hensley
Sarah Pinarci
Wesley Foundation, Coahoma Community College
Board of Directors
Mrs. Earnestine Landfair – Board Chair
Mrs. Jacquilin S. Edwards – Secretary
Ms. Toya H. Matthews – Treasurer
Mr. John Starlin, Mr. Donell Harell, Dr. Vivian Presley, Ms. Lorraine Cancer, Mr. Vernon Rencher, Mrs.
Shirley Saddler, Mrs. Vickie H. Espy
Wesley Foundation, Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Board of Directors
Chair – Mike Calhoun
Campus Minister Relations Chair – Mary Stewart
Secretary – Joshua Wilson
Treasurer – Richard Baker
Richard Baker, John Bozes, Mike Calhoun, Stephanee Gatlin, Ron Kitchen, Sarah Loks, Pat Smith,
Joshua Wilson
Wesley Foundation, East Central Community College
Board of Directors
Chair – Debbie Boggan
Campus Minister Relations Chair – Beth Reeves
Debbie Boggan
Rev. Theodore Cole
Gail Fulton
Bill Lovett
Gloria McRae
Beth Reeves
Dr. Phil Sutphin
Tracy Tinsley
Warren Willis
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Wesley Foundation, East Mississippi Community College
Board of Directors
John Lyle Briggs, Dr. Owen Gordon, Chris Gully, Lucy Hull, Cheryl Sparkman
Wesley Foundation, Hinds Community College-Utica Campus
Board of Directors
Velma Butler, Melissa Dixon, Rochella Sanders, Bobby Vinson, Joan Vinson
Wesley Foundation, Holmes Community College-Goodman
Board of Directors
Chair – Nancy Lowe
Campus Minister Relations Chair – Dr. Detra Bishop
Treasurer – Annie Williams
Dr. Detra Bishop, Rosaylne Davis, Nancy Lowe, Terry Moore, Annie Williams
Wesley Foundation, Holmes Community College-Grenada
Jason Anding
Glenn DeHart
Board of Directors
Judy DeHart
Rev. Fredrick Fluker
Mattie Edmond
Judy Harris
Rev. Tom Plotter
Bernice Richardson
Wesley Foundation, Itawamba Community College
Board of Directors
Dr. Doyce Gunter, Dr. Bronson Prochaska, Vicki Hussey, Rev. Ron Schwake, Rev. Jimmy Criddle, Jimmy
Langley, Jameson Rogers, Stephen Cramblitt, Cay Lollar, Kathleen Smith, Wade Holland, Wesley Partin,
Rev David McCoy, Jada Mills, Pam Wheeler, Thomas Griffith, Chad Mims, Leah Richardson, Cully
Hartsell, Rev. Jimmy Barnes, Rev. Darrell Sanderson
Wesley Foundation, Jones County Junior College
Board of Directors
President – Ed Smith
Treasurer – RaLeen Haynes
John Burks, Chad Garick, RaLeen Haynes, James Holifield, Gwen Magee, Ed Smith
Wesley Foundation, Meridian Community College
Board of Directors
President – Rev. Cynthia Cross
Vice-President – Rev. Paul Knight
Treasurer – Ms. Whitney Hodges
Secretary – Ms. Suzanne Grafton
Rev. Cynthia Cross, Ms. Suzanne Grafton, Rev. Terry Lynn Hilliard, Ms. Whitney Hodges, Rev. Paul
Knight, John Reeves
Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Delta Community College
Board of Directors
Chair – Mrs. Theory Smith
Campus Minister Relations Chair – Mrs. Cassie Pennington
Secretary – Dr. Lenard Fouche
Rev. Ben Ashford, Dr. Lenard Fouche, Mrs. Cassie Pennington, Clair Pitts, Mrs. Theory Smith
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Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Jefferson Davis Campus
Class of 2013
Kay Hewes
Andi More
Vicki Pace
Board of Directors
Class of 2014
Class of 2015
Patricia Berry
Cindy Lowe
Joanie Henckell
Dot Moore
JD Matta
Barbara Warren
Ex-Officio
Honorary Life
Rev. Bill McAlilly
Janis Slade
Pat Smith
Debra Watson
Belinda Hardy
Bruce Hoyt
Jack Ramsey
Joyce St. John
Elaine Tinsley
Class of 2016
Matthew Collier
Pat Hensley
Sarah Pinarci
Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston Campus
Board of Directors
Chairs – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Haley
Vice-Chair – Mrs. Nicci Wangerin
Campus Minister – Heidi Adams
Secretary – Ms. Suzanne Guthrie
Heidi Adams
Ms. Suzanne Guthrie
Ms. Marjorie Batson
Mr. Larry Hayley
Ricardo Bolton
Mrs. Larry Hayley
Matthew Collier
Charles Harris
Rev. Stacy Douglas
Rev. Elijah Mitchell
Sarah Nix
Dale Vuyovich
Ms. Merline Walker
Mrs. Nicci Wangerin
Ms. Naomi William
Callie Wiygul
Wesley Foundation, North East Community College
Board of Directors
Chair – Rev. Barry Male
Director – Wes Schrickel
Hale Aust
Rev. Ricky Bishop
Susan Cartwright
Jessica Forbus
Bob Grisham
Rev. Jason Harms
Rev. Ann Kaufman
Aston Portis
Rev. Barry Male
Wes Schrickel
Wesley Foundation, North West Community College
Board of Directors
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Amber Burke
Greg Freeman
Denise Anglin
Max Billingsley
David Guyer
Mary Lipscomb
Ellen Glosson
Rev. Ray Owens
Dr. Gary Thompson
James Smith
Jennifer Williams
Robin Thompson
Richard Sadler
Class of 2015
Kris Dorr
Horace Hankins
Linda Hankins
Beth Owens
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Wesley Foundation, Pearl River Community College
Board of Directors
Chair – Susie Rogers
Class of 2012
Lynda Cumberland
John Nienaber
Marjory Thrash
Class of 2013
Wayne Alexander
Rev. Bill Matthews
Robin Nix
Jon Williams
Class of 2014
Sambo Gentry
Susie Rogers
Ruth Watson
Wesley Foundation, Southwest Community College
Board of Directors
Chair – Rev. Skip Atchison
Director – Rev. Greg Pittman
Treasurer – Laurie Steele
Rev. Skip Atchinson, Rev. Allen Dearing, Rev. Phil Gerber, William Harris, Jr., Christopher Hart, Rev.
Greg Pittman, Laurie Steel
4. Mission Outreach (Global) Ministries
Bethlehem Center, Jackson
Board of Directors
President – Terri Harris
Vice-President – Stephen Cook
Secretary – Megan James
Treasurer – Carolyn Wakefield
Honorary – James E. Swanson, Sr.
Class of 2012
Cindy Casteel
Stephen Cook
Kotesha Guidry
Terrie Harris
Jean Hudspeth
Ann Johnson
Techandra Johnson
Darby Ray
Carolyn Wakefield
Class of 2013
Judey Bogan
Megan James
Virginia Wilson
Class of 2014 Pat Courter
Charlinda Florence
Sarah Roberts
Ex-Officio
Steve Casteel
Henderson Rasberry
Edward Street Fellowship Center
Board of Directors
Co-Chairpersons – Iva Brown & Micky Chapman
Co-Chairperson Elects – Laurie Stetelman & Bill Youngblood
Secretary – Leah Cambell
Treasurer – Nanci Youngblood
Travis Bolster
Iva Brown
Judy Brown
Leah Campbell
Anita Carter
Micky Chapman
Lonette Cliburn
Douglas Donohue
Alice Fink
Dorothy Garner
Peggy Gates
John Gavin
Michael Hicks
Dorsetta Jordan-Monroe
Zeb Manning
Marvin Morris
Alice Provost
Clarence Putnam
Lilian Putnam
Sally Roberts
Billie Ann Russell
Robert St. John
Laurie Stetelman
Eric Waldron
Rob Webb
David Wilson
Lelia Wilson
Anita Word
Bill Youngblood
Nanci Youngblood
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Good Shepherd Community Center, Vicksburg
Board of Directors
Chairperson – Buddy Lofton
Vice-Chairperson – Harry McMillian
Secretary – Rosemary Spears
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Charlie Berger
Jim Harper
Joe Gerache
Bob Marr
Wayne McMaster
Harry McMillan
Johnnie Moss
Pat Pierce
Class of 2014 Buford Evans
John Harrison
Jo Glyn Hunt
Buddy Lofton
Jimmy Turner
Class of 2015
Sandy Berry
Roberta Lovette
Emma Roberts
Pat Simrall
Ex-Officio
Bob Ford
Dr. Bob Morrison, Jr.
Martin Pace
Dr. Clark Williams
Moore Community House Inc., Biloxi
Board of Directors
President – James Crowell
Vice-President – Kara Adams
Secretary – Ann Smith
Treasurer – Denise Antoine
Kara Adams
Denise Antoine
James Crowell
Joe Dawsey
Linda Hyland
Linda Lightsey
Rev Bill McAlilly
Reilly Morse
David Perkes
Rev. Lindsey Robinson
Ann Smith
LaShundra Smith
Carlos Wichy
Dr. Janice Wilson
St. Andrews Mission Community Center, McComb
Board of Directors
Executive Director – Ed Codding
President – Vickie Webb
Vice-President – Betsy Murrell
Secretary – Lydia Beebe
Treasurer – Pattie Bonner
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014 Lydia Beebe
Jennifer Gholson
Doug Ervin
Virginia Goza
Tina Brumfield
Andrea Sanders
Betsy Murrell
Vickie Webb
Wesley House Community Center Inc., Meridian
Board of Directors
President – Mike Vick
Vice-President – Thom Bittick
Secretary – Robin Hull
Treasurer – Frances Gail Jones
Class of 2015
Pattie Bonner
Susan Hedges
Kent Kebert
Nita Pounds
Beula Rogers
Serrie Smith
Earnestine Varnado
Class of 2013
Roger Fant
David Goldman
Neil Henry
Lee Johnigan
Dixie LaBruyere
Carol Smith
Class of 2014
Thom Bittick
Jonda Henry
Jennifer Kennard
Helen Meyer
Wesley Pepper
Ed Reynolds
Mike Vick
Ex-Officio
Frances Gail Jones
Trey Long
Billy Owens
Thad Quarels
Advisory Board
Rosie Bumpers
Elaine Byrd
Harry Causey
Todd Clayton
Marcia McElroy
Bobby Sims
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Class of 2015
Steve Gillespie
Julia Green
David Hall
David Hosch
Brian Hutton
Kathy Luke
Betty Vise
Class of 2016
Julia Bertrand
Nancy Davis
Bob Dilworth
Maurice Hall
Robin Hull
Steve Murray
Steve Reetz
5. Other Institutions
Mississippi United Methodist Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors
Chairperson – Bishop James Swanson
President – Rev. Rayford Woodrick
Vice President – Rev. John C. Moore
Secretary – Mrs. Rachel Perkins
Executive Director – Mrs. Martha A. Scarborough
Treas/Assist Sec – Miss Billie Spraberry
For 1 Year Term
For 2 Year Term
Class of 2013-14
Class of 2014-15
Turner Arant
Dr. Joe N. Bailey, III
Freddie J. Bagley
Miss Leslie Bounds
Eugene S. Clarke, III
Rev. David W. Carroll
C.D. "Red" Galey
Henry Holifield
Rev. Mitchell B. Hedgepeth
James L. McRae
Rev. Geoffrey Joyner
Rev. John C. Moore
Charles Leggett, Jr.
John David Robinson
Sherman Muths, Jr.
Ben Walton
Mrs. Kelley Riley
Dr. Acie Whitlock, Jr.
Walker Sturdivant
Rev. Rayford Woodrick
Emeritus Members
Herman Hester
Rev. Lamar Martin
Rev. Prentiss Gordon
C.R. Ridgway
Ex-Officio
Bishop James Swanson, Chairperson
Rev. Vickie White, District Superintendent
Honorable Peyton Irby, Legal Counsel
Rev. Giles Lindley , Conference CFA Chairperson,
Rev. Connie Shelton, Conference Connectional Table Director
For 3 Year Term
Class of 2015-16
Howard E. Boone, Jr.
Rev. Zachary Beasley
Bryce Griffis
Raymond Miller
Dr. Fred McDonnell
Rev. LaRue Owen
Mrs. Rachel Perkins
Jesse L. Ross, Jr.
Joe Charles Sanders
Rev. Jeffery S. Shannon
Dr. Ron Whitehead
Rev. W.L. Wallace
O.B. Walton, Jr.
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The United Methodist Hour
Board of Directors
Executive Director – Steve Casteel
Chairperson – Frank McWhorter
Vice-Chairperson – David Vowell
Secretary – LaToya Redd
Treasurer – Mary Ann McIlwain
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Carlolyn Hood
Lee Burdine
Dr. Lisa Leek
Rev. Mattie Gipson
LaToya Redd
Bob Lyles
Dr. Paul Talbot
Dr. Eugene Owens
Ron Wilikinson
Rev. Eddie Rester
Delmar Robinson
Class of 2014 Judge Dawn Beam
Bruce Calcote
Rev. Stephen Cook
Jeff Flathau
Lindsey Lynchard
Frank McWhorter
Sykes Sturdivant
David Vowell
Ex-Officio
Mike Hicks
Martha Scarborough
Hope Morgan Ward
Lifetime
Dee Abbott
W.W. Blain
Clay Davis
John Dean, Jr.
Mary Ann McCarty
Katie Rose McClendon
Billy Yates
Rev. Jerry Mitchell
J.R. Penick
Jimmy Prince
Dorotheann Roger
Dr. Dan Thomas
Dories Thompson
E. District Boards/Committees
District Officers
Sarah Lloyd, Lay Leader
Tommie Hart, Lay Speaking
Charles Campbell, UMM
Virginia Case, UMW
TBA, UMYF
Brookhaven District
District Committee of Ordained Ministry
Skip Atchison, Warren Coile, Bonnie Dillon, Samuel Echols, Mike Evans, Keith Gaughf, Gene Horton,
Ron Kitchens, John Kramer, Sarah Lloyd, Fitzgerald Lovett, AJ Murray, Greg Pittman, Jim Porter, Tim
Sisk, Carolyn Webster, Scott Wright, Ed Youngblood
District Trustees
Jimmy Buchanan, Edward L. Brown, Charles Campbell, David Fahrner, Alfred Felder Melnee Frazier,
Hemene Matthews
Superintendency
Larry Bridges, Ron Donegan, Keith Gaughf, Lula Mae Irvin, Fitzgerald Lovett, Charles Wood
Buildings and Locations
Susan Allen, Charles Bryant, Mike Evans, Connie Felter, Jim Hancock, Fitzgerald Lovett, Selber
McShepard
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Finance and Audit
Tommie Hart, Jimmy Jones, Karen Sullivan
District Mission Center Board Members
Clergy: David Cumbest, Chris Richardson, Greg Pittman
Laity: Charles Campbell, Sarah Lloyd, Jewel Dunnaway
Exec. Director: Johnny Crosby
Robert Armstrong, Keith Gaughf, John Hudson, Mattie Jones, Fitzgerald Lovett, Jim Porter, Scott
Wright
District Chancellor
Steven Younger
East Jackson District
Finance & Trustees
2013-14: Roy Montz, Jim Genesse
2014-15: Buddy Noblin, Jim Taylor
2014-15: Keith Keeton, Melanie Woodrick
District Officers
District Lay Leader: LaToya Redd, District Lay Speaker: TBS, District Treasurer: Yolanda Parris
Committee on Superintendency
2013-14: Susan Smith, David Carroll, Vicki Jones
2014-15: Stacey Parvin, Nancy McGuire, LaToya Redd, District Lay Leader
2015-2016: Haywood Hannah, Marcus Ellis
Church Location & Building
2013-14: James Twiner, Robbie Murden
2014-15: Gordon Herring, Jim Matheny, John Wallace, LaToya Redd, District Lay Leader
2015-2016: LaToya Redd, District Lay Leader, John Wallace
Committee on Ministry
2013-14: Gary Glazier, Robert Brown
2014-15: Joe Landrum, Rusty White, James Twiner
2015-2016: Lynette Little, Jim Matheny, Karie Sue McCaleb
Laity: 2013-14: Dorothy Redd; 2014-15: Bill Clement; 2015-16: Bill McManus
Ex-Officio: Kevin Carter, Stacy Parvin, Robbie Murden
Building and Locations Committee
2013: Rev Walter Goldsmith
2014: Rev Glenn Seefeld, Chair
2014: Rev Jack Wooten
2015: Rev Barry Dickerson
2015: Mrs Janie Mortimer
2016: Rev Terry Williams
2016: Dr Cassie Pennington
Ex-Of Lay Ldr: Mr. John McClay
Committee on Ordained Ministry
2013: Rev Maxine Bolden
2013: Mr. Leroy Nash
2014: Mrs. Jane Simmons
2015: Rev Tom Potter
2015: Rev Grover Glenn, Chair
2016: Rev Stephen Sparks
2016: Rev Steven Owens
Greenwood District
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DS: Rev Mattie Gipson
Ex-Of: Mrs. Ann Gray
Ex-Of: Rev Rusty Keen
Ex-Of: Mr. John McClay
2013: Mr. Turner Arant
2013: Rev Tom Potter
2014: Mrs. Annie Williams
2014: Dr. Billy Ray Stonestreet
2015: Mr. Walker Sturdivant
2015: Rev Ada Williams
2016: Mrs. Sally Rogers
Lay Ldr: Mr. John McClay
Trustees/Finance Committee
2013: Rev Willie Williams
2014: Dr. Joe Hayes
2014: Rev Mary Hutson
2015: Dr. Detra Bishop
2015: Mr. Charles Branch
2016: Mrs Katherine Carver
Dist LLdr: Mr. John McClay
Dist Treas: Mr. Larry Gnemi
DS: Rev Mattie Gipson
Dist Sect: Ms. Susan Clinkscales
District Officers
Lay Leader: Dwight Yates
Lay Speaking: Henrietta Brown
UMM: Narvin Strahan
UMW: Jimmie Jones
Hattiesburg District
Church Location and Building
West Team: Mitch Guess, Leader & Chair; Bob Black, Mike Essary, Linda Dixon
East Team: Donald Rogers, Leader; Johniel Henry, Louis Crumbley, Jr., Randy James
District Superintendency
Judy Milligan, Chair; Dwight Yates, Lay Leader; Trudy Cessna, Treasurer; Kim Kay, Secretary
Class of 2013: David McCullen, Haskins Montgomery
Class of 2014: Pat Holifield, John Gavin
Class of 2015: Tim Prather, Patricia Sherman
Finance and Audit
David McCullen, Chair; Dwight Yates, Lay Leader; Trudy Cessna, Treasurer; Kim Kay, Secretary
Class of 2013: David McCullen, Haskins Montgomery
Class of 2014: Pat Holifield, John Gavin
Class of 2015: Tim Prather, Patricia Sherman
Ordained Ministry
Chris Young, Chair; Trudy Cessna, Secretary/Registrar
Class of 2013: Linda Dixon, David Slaughter, Vickie L. Moody, Chris Young, Sessions Polk
Class of 2014: Dixie Holder-Cummings, James McRee, Ann McCullen, Amy Roller, Julie Collins
Class of 2015: Vickie S. Baldwin, Bobby Brewer, Patrick Hutto, Louis Johnson, Mary Lynn Still
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Meridian District
District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Larry Hilliard, Chair; Marvin Blanks, John Branning, Fred Britton, Ever Jean Burt, Gary Howse, Robert
Hughes, Sarah King, Faye LaBoone, Elbrist Mason, Kenneth Owen, Bob Peden, Alan Randle, Charles
Waddell, Davey Wilkinson, Martha Williams
Trustees
Carol Barham, Mary Ford, Clarissa Green, James Hall, John Johnson Bobby Martin, Marie Partridge,
Mark Scarborough
Superintendency Committee
Phyliss Anderson, Renay Dawkins, Kiah Hitt, Josephine Hughes, Terry Hilliard, Mike McGreevy,
Robert Turnage, Mary Walker, Martha Williams, Dan Willis
Finance & Audit
Nancy Crews, Sam Davis, Dorothy Grady, Maurice Hall, Cecil Johnson Van Lucas, Carolyn Morton,
Cheryl Sparkman
Church Location & Buildings
Sam Anderson, Grant Brown, James Crotwell, Will Dowling, Owen Gordon, Freeman Jones Maxine
Richardson, Janice Tinsley
District Committee
Larry Harms, Kiah Hitt, Sarah King, Shyeim Yates
New Albany District
Laity: James Herod
Barbara Adams, District UMW President
Bob Kelly, District UMM President
Linda Leatherwood, District Youth Coordinator
Seth Male, District UMYF President
Gordon Marie Crowe, District Director of Lay Servant Ministry
Rev. Jim Petermann, District Disaster Response Coordinator
Rev. Kenny McGill, District UMVIM Coordinator
Committee of Ordained Ministry
Bill Barksdale, Bobby Dailey, Claire Dobbs, Camille Galloway, Jimmy Glover, Ethel Grisham, Jason
Harms, James Herod, Ann Kaufman, Trey Lambert, Chair, Jeff Lawrence, David Lowery, Barry Male,
Hugh Tate, Eddie Willis
District Superintendency
Jerry Beck, Heath Coggins, Helen Dixon, James Herod, Ann Holmes, Jack Ivy, Kim Haynes, Kerry Powell,
Eugene Stockstill, Buddy Wiltshire
Finance Committee
Barbara Gafford, Chair: Mary Tate Pannell, Lou Ann Staggs, Vance Witt
Committee of Church Location and Building
Phyllis Colson, Bill Glover, Kenny McGill, Vivien Richardson, Jimmy Watts
Trustees
Class of 2014: Rev. David Lowery, Larry Miller, Al Fenger
Class of 2015: Jean Dillard, Kay Larson, Rachel Eaton
Class of 2016: Butch Cobb, Dennis McGaha, Jim Jennings
Disaster Coordinator: Rev. David Cumbest
Lay Leader: Mr. Robert Sharp
Lay Servant Ministry: Mrs. Sheila Gillies
Missions Coordinator: Rev.David Newton
UMM President: (Vacant)
UMW President: Mrs. Linda Hyland
Seashore District
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Church Building & Location
(Chair TBS), Rev. Tom East, Mr. Keith Wells, Mr. Robert Sharp, Rev. Bobby McGill
District Board of Ministry
Rev. Sheila Cumbest, Chair, Rev. Lindsey Robinson, Rev. Elijah Mitchell, Rev. Larry White, Rev. David
Greer, Rev. Dr. Eric Pridmore, Rev. Betty Weaver, Rev. John McCay, III, Mr. Robert Harry, Rev. Oscar
McGough, Mrs. Beth Dean, Rev. Dr. Dorothy Dickson-Rishel, Rev. Victor Chatham
Finance
(Mrs. Stacey Penny, Chair), Mr. Tom McCormick, Mr. Eric Chambless, Mrs. Melodye Luke, Rev. Robert
Pittman, Mrs. Wanda Hurlbert, Mr. Robert Sharp
Superintendency
(Rev. Danny Dabbs, Chair), Rev. Dr. Denise Donnell, Rev. Phillip Heidelberg, Mr. Ted Hearn, Rev. Rod
Dickson-Rishel, Ms. Alice Walker, Mr. Ed Blakeslee, Mr. Thomas Barnes, Mr. Robert Sharp
Trustees
(Rev. Dr. Kurt Appel, Chair), Mr. Larry Corban, Mr. Sidney Rushing, Mrs. Stacey Penny, Rev. Kevin
Bradley, Rev. Len McRaney, Mr. Wayne Jones, Ms. Jerre Martin, Rev. Judy Longo
Strategic Ministry Team
Mrs. Sheila Gillies, Mr. Andre’ DeBose, Rev. Willie Gore, Rev. Oscar McGough, Rev. Leanne Burris, Rev.
M. J. Kirby, Rev. LaSonya DeBose, Rev. Mary Ann Wiginton, Mrs. Margo Porter
Board of Laity
Mrs. Sheila Gillies, Mrs. Linda Hyland
Youth
Mrs. Jan Gum, Mr. Donald Gum
Senatobia District
Robert Maugh, Ruby Montgomery, Cyrus Owens, Leonard Cotton, Karen Sudduth, Joann Freeman,
Greg Meek, Craig Shideler, Charles Simmons
District Board of Trustees
Hubert Foster, David Huffman, Rodge Rodgers, Rickey Haynes, John Veradi, Lynn Johnston, Thomas
Murphy, Ray Urban
2013: Rev. Ozell Landfair, Rev. Joe Lawson, Rev. Adam Gordon, Rev. Tommy Stephenson, Robbie Sissell;
2014: Margaret Dicken, Rev. Don Lewis, Rev. Ed Moses, Rev. Jeff Switzer, Blair Jernigan
Finance & Audit
Barbara Broome, Jacobi Flynn, Robert Maugh, Billy Proctor, Carl Handy, Blair Jernigan, John Suddath,
Ray Weatherly, Martha Comstock, Glenda Rhodes, Bill Thomas
Church Buildings and Locations
Susan East, Rich Galtelli, William Garrott, Stephen Gullett, Harold Hall, Blair Jernigan, Sam Jones,
Melvin McClure, Robert McGraw, Lee Murphy, David Olds-CH, Juan Perez
2012-15 Leadership
Lay Leader: Blair Jernigan
Lay Speaker, Director: Billie Willhite
Disaster Coordinator: Jeannie Owens
United Methodist Men: Bruce Howell
United Methodist Women: Edna Cave
United Methodist Youth: Ben Larsen
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Starkville District
Committee on Ordained Ministry
Rev. Fred Brown, Rev. Byrd Hillman (chair), Rev. Raigan Miskelly, Rev. David Meadows, Rev. George
Buell, Dr. Sarah Sanders, Mrs Ann Walker, Rev. Byrd Hillman, Rev. Don Patterson, Rev. Trey Harper
Rev. Bob Whiteside*, Dr. Marty Wiseman*
Ex-Officio Members
Rev. Eddie Lee Jones, Rev. Andy Pearson*
*on CBOM
Finance Committee
Class of 2013: Rev. James Black (chair), Lenora Samuels, Mike Dowd
Class of 2014: Rev. Stacey Parvin, Charles Hull, Ann Walker
Class of 2015: Marilynn Ashford, Letitia Jackson
Ex-Officio Member
Mona Howell, District Treasurer
Superintendency Committee
Class of 2013: Rev. Fred Brown, Dr. Marty Wiseman, Mr. T. J. Tate
Class of 2014: Rev. Rochelle Minor, Marty Crowder, Gail Griffith
Class of 2015: Annie Kelly, Curtis Bray (chair), Elmarie Brooks
Ex-Officio
Mr. James Woodard, Katelyn Jackson
Trustees
Class of 2012: William Oakley, Rev. Trey Harper, Rev. Eddie Hinton
Class of 2013: Ed Saunders, Rev. David Shumaker, Rev. Larry Haggard
Class of 2014: George Verrall
Church Location & Building Committee
Class of 2013: Dr. Sarah Sanders, Rev. Ron Jefferson, Doyle Pendley
Class of 2014: Rev. Antra Geeter, Rev. Anne Russell Bradley, Rev. George Buell
Class of 2015: Maudie Benton, Mitzi Younger
Tupelo District
Committee of Ordained Ministry
Terri Armstrong Betsy Collums, Jim Curtis, Tim Green, Dianne Harris, GingerHolland, Jerrold Hood,
B.B. Hosch, Minnie Leeper, Don McCain, Billy McCord, David McCoy, Gloria McKinney, Doyce
Gunter, Truman Thompson
Board of Trustees
James Ford, Don Harrington, Cully Hartsell, Cliff Hodges, Carol Pruitt, Darrell Sanderson, Ellen Short,
James White
Sharon Brooks, Charles Coggins, Bessie Givhan, Mary Jo Heard, Don McCain, Marty Polk, Truman
Thompson, Rex Wilburn
Finance Committee
Terri Armstrong, Don McCain, Rose Roberts, Rex Wilburn, Darrell Sanderson
Committee of Church Building and Location
William Burdine, Melanie Clement, Gene Grubbs, Jim Langston, David McCoy, Rose Roberts, Darrell
Sanderson, Danny Wilburn, Hershel Wiygul
Leadership Team
Debbie Andrews, Terri Armstrong, Jimmy Barnes, Charity Gordon, Bessie Conner, Arial Eddie, Elane
Finley, Rob Grant, Ginger Holland, Don McCain, Ben Orr, John Reed, Rose Roberts, Darrell Sanderson,
Ellen Short, Kathleen Smith, Bobby Thomas
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District Chancellor
Briggs Hopson, III
West Jackson District
2013-2014: Joe May, Stephen Cook, Finance Chair
2014-2015: Alva Cobb, Tommy Dyson
2015-2016: Dale Yates, Trustee Chair, Larscie Ellis
District Officers
District Lay Leader: Martin Butler
District Lay Servant: Laura Tedder
District Treasurer: Yolanda Parris
2012-2013: Will Wilkerson, Sherry Johnson, Jim Stirgus, Jr.; 2013-2014: Freddie Logan, Jennifer Tate,
Wardell Leach; 2014-2015: Dell Hunt, Brenda Thromburg, Richard Robbins
Church Buildings & Location
2013-2014: Susannah Carr; 2014-2015: Minta Davis; 2015-2016: Ron Gomillion
2013-2014: Walter Frazier; 2014-2015: Rob Hill, Registrar, Rachel Pitts; 2015-2016: Bruce Case, Chair
Laity: 2013-2014: Pam May; 2014-2015: Trent Walker; 2015-2016: Nancy Ballard
F. Tellers - 2013
District ClergyLay
Brookhaven District
Greenwood District
Meridian District
New Albany District
Seashore District
Senatobia District
Starkville District
Tupelo District
* Denotes Head Teller
** Denotes Assistant Head Teller
Frank Newell
Leon Cooper
Ada Williams Miller
Paul Roller*
Kenneth R. Owen
Ricky Bishop
Denise Donnell
Mark Anderson
Anne Russell Bradley
John T. Foster
Beth Miller
Connie Felter
Jean Harvey
Annie Williams
Marcelean Arrington
Obbie Riley
Cheri Hobson
Bill Wilkerson**
Lee Murphy
TJ Tate
John Reed
Bill Johnson
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Section II
Business of the Annual Conference
All photos courtesy of Greg Campbell, Greg Campbell Photography, Inc.
A. Minutes Of The Daily Proceedings
Friday, June 7, 2013
Communion Worship – 9:30 a.m.
(Produced in part by Jeffery L. Virgil, II for The Circuit Rider)
“This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with
the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood…”
(Luke 22: 19-20)
The Opening Service of Worship for the 2013
Mississippi Annual Conference was fittingly a Service
of Holy Communion this year, as Bishop Swanson’s
declared this being the “Best way to officially usher in
the conference session.”
The setup of the service around the tables offered
the opportunity for persons at each table to get to
know those who joined together around the Lord’s
Table. Bishop Swanson reminded that gathered that
we are all in debt to a common Lord. One who came
from Heaven, healed the sick, and raised the dead.
The Bible says that some people did not like this so Holy Communion is served during the worship
they hung him high, stretched him wide, and He died service Friday morning.
just as He predicted. But each time we gather together and Remember, Christ is born anew in our lives
as we seek to be Christ in the world.
Opening Plenary – 2:00 p.m.
The conference gathered at 2:00 p.m.
and sang “And Are We Yet Alive.” Dr. Dora
Washington welcomed all present, saying that
she could see that the assembly was enveloped
by “the power of we.” On behalf of Bishop and
Mrs. Swanson and the conference planning
committee, she welcomed the assembly to the
twenty-fifth session of the Mississippi Annual
Conference.
Bishop Swanson asked his wife, Mrs.
Delphine Swanson, to the stage to recognize
guests present. Mrs. Swanson asked Mmes.
Mrs. Swanson pictured with the Bishops’ McAlilly, McAlilly, Morgan, and Lee, the wives of the
Morgan and Lee as they receive gifts and greetings. bishops present, to the stage to receive gifts
and greetings. Bishop Swanson greeted them
and reported that Bishop Lee was not present that afternoon because he was attending the funeral of a
member of a clergy family.
Bishop Swanson recognized Dean Albert Mosley of Gammon Seminary and Jay Earheart Brown
of Memphis Theological Seminary for their work in their seminaries. He then called on Dr. Anne
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Burkholder to give greetings from the Candler
School of Theology at Emory University. Dr.
Burkholder, the Associate Dean of Methodist
Studies, spoke briefly about the state of Emory’s
theological programs. She said that Candler’s
mission was to educate faithful and creative
leaders for ministry in the world. She reported
that their students were 50% United Methodist,
50% women, and 24% African American, and
that their median age was 27. She reported that
there were three new major degree programs,
including the Doctorate of Ministry degree
(starting in 2014), and two masters degrees that
Bishop Swanson gives roses to the First Lady Del- were being created to provide opportunities for
phine to celebrate their wedding anniversary Friday persons called to ministry, but not to ordination.
at Annual Conference.
One is a Master’s degree in faith and public life,
and the other is a Master’s degree in community leadership. She reported that the building campaign
was in Phase II and that the new building to house the Pitts Library would be completed in late summer.
She thanked the conference for its support of the Methodist Education Fund, which helps to underwrite
the education of students of the thirteen official United Methodist seminaries, a fund on which Candler
depends mightily.
The Bishop recognized Ms. Sallie Whiteside, the chairperson of the Mississippi Conference
Episcopacy Committee. She reported that the committee welcomed the new bishop. She reported on
the bishop’s busy schedule and on his achievements. She reported that April 9, the committee met to
support, counsel, and advise the bishop. She recognized the Swansons’ 27th wedding anniversary. The
conference approved the report.
Mr. Tim Crisler, Conference Lay Leader, addressed the conference about the conference theme,
“The POWER of We.” He explained the importance of the connection implied by the word “we.” He
told the story of the Little Red Hen, explaining
that the church is seen frequently as a consumer
church. He explained that a missional church,
on the other hand, is more based on the story,
“Stone Soup,” in which everyone takes a part
in helping the church succeed. He said that
in the consumer church, the attitude is, “I go
to church,” but in the missional church, the
attitude is, “I am the church.”
The Bishop gave the State of the Church
address as an invitation to the vision for the
Mississippi Annual Conference. He began
with the scriptural basis for the movement
called “The POWER of We,” Acts 2:41-47.
Timothy Crisler, Conference Lay Leader, addresses He explained that the book of Acts deals with
the Annual Conference Friday afternoon.
the transition from Jesus’s ministry to the ministry of the church empowered by the Holy Spirit, without whom nothing can be done spiritually. He
explained that during the course of our time together, he would be leading teaching sessions that would
expound upon the 4 core values of this vision and that these teachings would be available on a free DVD
that was to be used in four-to-six-week study within all local churches.
Rev. Trey Harper (Conference Secretary) welcomed the members of the Conference and asked that if
anyone was submitting anything from the floor, it must be in writing for the records. He reported that that
day and the following day, the bar of the conference would be all the round tables as well as all the seats
at the front and in the center. He said that in order to vote, members must be seated within the bar. He
said that on Sunday, the bar would change to the center section of chairs. He said that the outer rows of
chairs would remain all three days for guests of the Annual Conference. The conference approved the bar.
Rev. Harper then put the tellers and Journal staff before the conference, and it approved them. He
then put the printed tri-fold agenda before the conference as the offical agenda. This was also adopted.
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Next the reports of the Council of Finance and Administration, including the 2014 Budget were placed
on the table as directed by the Standing Rules. In addition, in accordance with the Standing Rules,
Rev. Harper placed the petitions and resolutions as recorded in the Pre-Conference Workbook and the
printed Addendum on the table. He reported
that Resolution No. 5 in the addendum was the
proper resolution that was before the conference. There was an additional resolution, No. 8,
which was distributed at that time by the tellers.
The conference received the resolutions and
petitions for the table
Rev. Rick Brooks (Meridian: St. Luke) rose
to a point of information, asking what order was
necessary to submit a resolution from the floor.
Bishop Swanson informed him of the order.
Rev. Brooks moved to suspend the rules to allow
another petition. The motion was adopted by
Rev. Trey Harper
more than a two-thirds vote. Rev. Harper asked that the resolution be given in writing.
Rev. Harper offered his appreciation to Brenda McGloster, Office Coordinator for Communication
and Connectional Ministries, to the Communication Staff and to the district secretaries for their hard
work and help with registration. He also recognized Trudy Cessna and Winna Seefeld, two retiring district
secretaries for their years of service.
Ms. Latoya Redd then introduced Bishop Swanson, for the first of his teaching sessions on the “Great
Commandment of Love (Matthew 22: 37-39).”
Ms. Latoya Redd introduced Rev. Ricky
James to speak on the work of the Committee
on Higher Education and Campus Ministries.
The Committee has decided to move Itawamba
Community College’s Wesley director from
part time to full time status for the coming
year. This is the second community college in
addition to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community
College Perkinston to go to full-time status.
Community colleges are an important part of
higher education in the State. He announced
that the Conference Merit Award, which goes
to any Mississippi United Methodist college
Latoya Redd
student enrolled in a United Methodist college, was awarded to Ms. Jenna Johnson of Brandon, Mississippi. The Cooper Fund scholarship, awarded
to any junior or senior student intending to enter the seminary, was awarded to Abby Herrington from
Waveland, Mississippi, a senior at Millsaps College.
Rev. James asked the conference to encourage the churches to pay their conference mission shares
in full, so that they can continue to fund campus ministry as fully as possible. He asked conference to be
aware of graduating seniors so that the connection can be made.
Rev. John Moore (New Albany District Superintendent) asked Rev. James about the goals that
the community colleges must meet to make full-time status. Rev. James responded that the goals were
outlined in the bylaws. Rev. Mitchell Hedgepeth (West Jackson: Clinton First) reported that there was a
Wesley Fellowship now present at Mississippi College, a predominantly Baptist college.
Rev. Eric Sanford (West Jackson: Alta Woods) spoke about Advent Grants and the process in which
churches can apply for this assistance for special mission projects. He also informed the body that to avoid
some past confusion the name is being changed to Mission Grants for the coming year. The deadline for
applications for the next set of Mission grants will be October 31st.
Ms. Sarah Sanders, President of the Conference United Methodist Women, spoke about the active
programs of United Methodist Women, including Mission U.
Mr. Chris Blount, chair of the Communications Commission, spoke about recent changes in the
work of the commission, including recognition of the Conference Communication staff. He recognized
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Steve Casteel for his leadership in this area.
Mr. Donald Beard, President of the Conference United Methodist Men, reported that three hundred
men attended the recent UMM retreat. The plans for another event in central Mississippi are under way
as well as one in the summer and one in the fall. He also spoke about the importance of local UMM
groups being chartered.
Ms. Latoya Redd spoke on the Harry Denman Evangelism Award and announced its winners. The
Award for Youth, presented by Rev. Embra Jackson, DS of the Starkville District and Carmen Sanders,
Conference Youth Representative was awarded to Kelli Danielle Randle. The Harry Denman Award for
Laity was presented by Rev. Jimmy Barnes (Tupelo District), Rev. Andy Ray (Senatobia District) and Mr.
Tim Crisler (Conference Lay Leader) to two recipients: Kathleen Smith and Cheryl Denley. The Award
for Clergy was presented by Rev. Vickie White (East Jackson District) and Rev. David Carroll to Rev.
Theodore James “Ted” Giordano.
Rev. Steve Casteel presented the Connectional Ministries report. He thanked the hundreds of volunteers who make Annual Conference possible. He thanked Bishop Bob Morgan for his mentorship. He
also reminded the body that the Mission Shares for Connectional Ministries go straight to worthy causes
and not administration and salaries.
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) Cootdinator, Rev. David Newton (Seashore:
Wesley—Ocean Springs) introduced Sarah and Artur Rakhmankulova, who spoke on his planting a
church in Moscow. They sent their greetings spoken in Russian and explained their work in building the
Wesleyan tradition among the people of Russia.
As Rev. Harper announced adjournment at 4:45 p.m., a video
about the work of the Choctaw Mission was played for the body.
Mission Worship Service – 5:00 p.m.
(Produced in part by Paige Swaim-Presley for the Circuit
Rider)
The service opened in darkness with a single child in alb and
cassock singing “This Little Light of Mine” with a candle, which
grew in the second verse into a full band version with everyone
present. Rev. Raigan Miskelly (Starkville: Columbus First) opened
the service and led in the litany of confession. The band then led
an arrangement of “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” followed by
“Holy, Holy, Holy.” The band then sang “Holy, Holy, Holy” by Gary
Oliver. With the congregation seated, the band sang “A Mighty
Fortress” by Christy Nockels. The band then sang “Oh Draw Me
Lord” by Todd Smith, Allan Hall, and Amy Perry, which accompaA child sings “This Little Light of nied a reading of a litany followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The band
Mine” during the opening of the then sang an arrangement of “Standing on the Promises.”
Bishop Swanson then presented the preacher for the service,
Mission Worship Service.
Bishop Bill
McAlilly, who thanked Bishop Swanson for the
invitation. Bishop McAlilly spoke passionately
about John 14:8-14. “Very truly, I tell you, the one
who believes in me will also do the works that I
do and, in fact, will do greater works than these,”
Jesus says to his fearful disciples in this passage.
These greater things include sharing the light
of Christ in our own churches’ neighborhoods.
“We don’t want to see brokenness in our communities, and we can’t believe that Jesus would call us
to do greater things,” Bishop McAlilly explained.
“But trust God, and God will show you how you Bill McAlilly, Resident Bishop of the Nashville,
can do greater things.” He said that the words Tennessee Area, gives the Mission Worship
“Greater things are yet to come” produce in him sermon.
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great hope. He ended his sermon with a prayer. During a time of reflection, the congregation was led by
the band in Chris Tomlin’s “God of This City.”
The members of the Mississippi Annual Conference began the mission of “greater things” by receiving its annual mission offering at the invitation of Bishop Swanson, while Matt Redman’s “Sing Like
Never Before” was played. This year’s offering will support the following three initiatives: discipleship
formation for laity, creating new places for new people and partnering with the Eurasia area UMC to
create new places for new people and in discipleship formation for laity. Bishop McAlilly offered the final
word of Benediction.
Saturday, June 8, 2012
Conference Plenary – 8:10 a.m.
After some introductory music by Rev. Haywood Hannah (East Jackson: Greenwood Chapel and
Wesley Chapel) and Mr. Nathan Woodward, Ms. Latoya Redd welcomed the conference to the second
day. The congregation sang “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty.”
Bishop Swanson thanked Ms. Redd for her guidance through Annual Conference. He delivered his
second teaching on, “The Great Commitment
of Generosity.” He addressed the core value of
generosity by reading Matthew 10:5a and 10:8b.
He said that it was hard to fall in love with
God and his people when one does not have a
spirit of giving. After concluding, he reminded
the conference about his reading list at the
Cokesbury store.
Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary,
reported that the Missions Service the previous night had drawn a total of $140,186.32.
Rev. Clint Ware (West Jackson: Clinton First)
reported that the Missions Auction had made
Bishop Swanson speaks on ‘Generosity.’
$7,200 by that point. Rev. Harper then cleared
the bar of non-voting attendees. During this transition, the conference sang “Freely, Freely.”
Rev. Harper announced that there were no changes to the Standing Rules for the year.
Rev. Harper called Rev. Stephen Sparks, Chair of the Petitions and Resolutions Committee to bring
before the body the petitions and resolutions that has previously been lain on the table. The motion was
adopted.
Rev. Sparks put Resolution 1, “Prayer,” before the assembly. The Petitions and Resolutions
Committee recommended concurrence. Resolution 1 was adopted. He then put Resolution 2, “Housing/
Rental Allowance for Retired and Disabled
Ministers,” before the assembly. The Petitions
and Resolutions Committee recommended concurrence. It was approved.
He then put Resolution 3, “Resolution to
Establish Limited Service Churches,” before the
assembly, reporting that it had been amended
after the Pre-Conference Workbook was completed. He said that in guideline 5, the word “or”
was to be struck, with an insertion at the end,
“or keep their membership at the limited service
churches”; in guideline 6, he reported that the
word “remaining” and the phrase “time limited Rev. Jerry Beam gives towards the Annual Conferstatus is granted” had been removed and “limited ence mission offering.
service churches” used in its place. He added at
the end of the resolution, “Be it further resolved that all actions limited service churches shall be subject
to approval of the local charge conference, the cabinet, and the bishop.” The Petitions and Resolutions
Committee recommended concurrence. Rev. Mike Hicks (Hattiesburg DS) spoke in favor, assuring every-
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one that the intent of the resolution was not to close a church, but to give an option other than closing,
so that the church continues to be listed as a United Methodist congregation in the community. Rev.
Jim Cox (Senatobia: Friars Point and Lula) rose to a point of information, asking whether the district
superintendent needed to be present at the deciding charge conference. Bishop Swanson answered in the
affirmative. Rev. Dennis Fink (Tupelo: Palmetto and Verona) rose to a point of information, asking why
the voluntary nature of the resolution was not in the language of the resolution. Rev. Sparks answered
that the word compel was also not in the language of the resolution. Mr. George Tutton (Starkville: New
Zion) rose to a point of information asking for a repetition of the sixth part of the procedure. Rev. Sparks
repeated it. Ms. Laurie Raborn (Brookhaven: Bude) rose to a point of information, asking how the conference would publicize this option. Rev Sparks answered that it was outside the scope of the resolution, but
he felt confident that the Bishop and Cabinet had a plan. Rev. Charles Bryant (Brookhaven: Hazlehurst
Charge) spoke against the resolution, saying that sufficient research had not been conducted. Rev. Garry
Ruff (Seashore: Cedar Lake) rose to a point of order, saying that he heard the previous statement from
Rev. Bryant as a motion to table the resolution. Bishop Swanson answered that he could not make a
motion after making a statement.
Rev. Mike Childs (Starkville: Louisville First and Bevil Hill) moved to amend the motion to make
explicit the voluntary nature of the option with addition of the words, “No church shall be compelled
to become a limited stated church without their approval.” After the motion was seconded, Rev. Childs
spoke in favor of amendment. Rev. Sparks spoke in favor of the amendment. The assembly approved the
amendment.
Rev. Rod Dickson-Rishel (Seashore: Long Beach First) rose to a point of information, asking if any
consideration had been given to how outdoor signage for limited service churches would be handled,
as it seemed problematic to have a normal sign for a church that does not meet. Bishop Swanson
answered that the District Superintendent, with the help of the church, would decide those matters.
Rev. Rebecca Smith (Starkville: Nanih Wayah, Middleton, and Vernon) rose to a point of information,
asking how to handle people who do not want their names assigned to a nearby Methodist church. Rev.
Hicks (Hattiesburg DS) answered that no one is forced to transfer membership. Dr. Charles Campbell
(Brookhaven: Brookhaven First) rose to a point of information, asking if a lay speaker could be allowed
to speak on Sundays. Rev. Hicks answered that this option would be addressed in a subsequent resolution. Mr. Richard Gingles (Seashore: Long Beach First) rose to a point of information, asking if there
was any way to reconsider a completed closing and become a limited service church. Rev. Hicks and
Bishop Swanson indicated that the procedures of reopening would have to be followed. Mr. Paul Reese
(Greenwood: Grenada Grace) called the question. The conference approved the resolution as amended.
Rev. Harper, Conference Secretary, asked Rev. Sparks to pause the work of Resolutions and
Petitions for a moment of prayer by the youth of the Annual Conference. Ms. Gracie Lemmon from
the Starkville district spoke about NEXUS.
Shawn Arrington (Meridian District), representing CCYM, read Hebrews 10:24–25a.
Ben Larson (Senatobia District) prayed over
the conference. Ms. Lemmon thanked the
Bishop for his support for the youth and recognized him as a member of CCYM, giving
him a T-shirt. The youth then surrounded
the assembly. Bishop Swanson thanked the
youth for their prayer.
Rev. Sparks, continuing the work of the
Resolutions and Petitions Committee, put
Resolution 4, “Guidelines for Establishing
‘Preaching Stations’ in the Mississippi Mississippi United Methodist Youth prays for the MS
Annual Conference,” before the body. He Annual Conference Saturday morning.
stated that the Committee has accepted an
amendment in paragraph seven, “Be it further resolved that all actions related to preaching stations shall
be subject to the approval of the local charge conference, the cabinet, and the Bishop.”
Rev. Mike Childs moved that the resolution be amended to indicate that “No local church shall be
compelled into that status, but must be approved by the local charge conference.” The amendment was
adopted.
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Rev. Harold Robinson (Tupelo: Bailey
Memorial and Vardaman) rose to a point of
information, asking what provision would be
made for not sweeping non-attending members
into the corner. Rev. Hicks answered that
there is no change of membership. Rev. Diane
Woodall (Brookhaven District) rose to a point
of information asking if local pastors would
not be included in the appointment process
for preaching stations. Rev. Hicks answered
that a preaching station would not have the
means to pay a local pastor’s salary, so a lay
minister allows a church not to have to pay the
Lift you hands up! Around 400 youth attend conferminister. Rev. William Montgomery (Tupelo:
ence NEXUS event.
Thaxton) rose to a point of information, asking
if finances were the primary issue the resolution sought to mend. Bishop Swanson answered that tthis was
a determination of the local congregation. Rev. Dennis Fink (Tupelo: Palmetto) rose to a point of information, asking how many churches the resolution would affect at that moment. Rev. Hicks answered that
it was difficult to say, but perhaps ten to fifteen churches out of entirety. Rev. Jim Cox (Senatobia: Friars
Point and Lula) spoke in favor of the resolution, saying that many churches had little funds to take care of
the facilities, much less a pastor. Dr. Bo Gabbert (Brookhaven: Meadville) rose to a point of information,
asking if the cabinet had a minimal membership for determining this status. Rev. Hicks answered that the
local church would make that decision.
Ms. Gwendolyn Fink (Senatobia District) rose to a point of information, asking about how to teach
the world the three categories of these churches. Rev. Hicks answered that a limited service church provides that there would be a United Methodist presence still in that community with a sign out front that
says that United Methodists are there and might be back there; whereas, a preaching station would not
change the way a church functions, other than no longer having to have a paid pastor serving the congregation. Rev. Diane Woodall (Brookhaven District) spoke against the motion, saying that many voices
would not be heard in the amount of time the body has had the resolution.
Rev. Rayford Woodrick (East Jackson: Sharon) moved to amend the resolution by removing the
“(SY)” from the second section, allowing the superintendent and the congregation to determine the best
way to supply that church with a pastor. The body approved the amendment.
Mr.
Scott
Broughton
(Brookhaven: Sandy Hook) rose
to a point of information, asking
how apportionments at a preaching station would be handled. Rev.
Hicks answered that there would
be no more mission shares apportioned to a preaching station. Rev.
Randy Youngblood (Brookhaven:
Greendale) asked if these preaching
stations would receive a delegate at
conference. The Bishop answered
that they would not. Rev. Jim Glass
(Senatobia: Southaven First) rose Youth from the Mississippi Conference engage in a flash mob
to a point of information, asking NEXUS gathering.
whether provisions be made for these churches to receive the sacraments on a regular basis. Rev. Hicks
answered that the church would be associated with another charge so that the sacraments would be available. Jonathan Cagle (New Albany: Hopewell) rose to a point of information, asking if a retired local or
elder is assigned to that church, he or she would be allowed to administer the sacraments. Bishop Swanson
answered in the affirmative, but in the case of a retired local pastor, provision would need to be made, since
that person has to have an appointment in order to exercise his or her licensing responsibility. Rex Wilburn
(Tupelo: Bruce) asked what the effective date of the resolution would be. Hicks suggested that it would be
the beginning of the following year. The conference approved the resolution.
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Rev. Sparks asked Rev. Joey Shelton (West Jackson: Galloway Memorial) to speak on Resolution
No. 5, which appeared in the third section of the addendum. He read it in full. Rev. Allen Dearing
(Brookhaven: Johnston Chapel) rose to a point of information regarding mission share funds, asking
where the income would come from. Rev. Shelton answered that it would come from the funds from sold
churches.
Rev. Clint Ware (West Jackson: Clinton First) moved to amend the resolution to include a mission
secretary in the task force. It was seconded. Rev. Ware spoke in favor of the amendment. Rev. Gene
Bramlett (New Albany: Pine Flat) rose to a point of information, asking if the committee would have to
change the number of people serving on it. Bishop Swanson answered affirmatively. Garry Ruff rose to a
point of information about the wording of the amendment. The amendment was adopted.
Mr. Willie Carter rose to a point of information, asking who would determine which church would get
these funds. Rev. Embra Jackson (Starkville District Superintendent) answered the question.
Mr. John Hennegan (West Jackson: Wells Memorial) rose to a point of information, asking what
happens to non-mission share funds currently at the end of a fiscal year if they have not been spent. The
chair recognized Mr. David Stotts, Conference Treasurer, who answered that those funds were temporarily
restricted for future use for the committee only.
Rev. Harold Robinson (Tupelo: Bailey Memorial
and Vardaman) rose to a point of information,
asking what impact the resolution would have on
the previous two passed and asking if funds would
be made available if one wanted to revitalize one
of those churches. Rev. Jackson answered that
the committee would make that determination.
Rev. Neville Vanderburg (New Albany: Camp
Ground, Ebenezer, and Walnut) spoke against the
resolution, saying that processes were already in
place to do everything the committee is designed
to do without using the committee. Rev. Wayne
Napier (Meridian: Hickory and Newton) rose to
Retiring District Secretaries. L to R: Bishop Swana point of information, asking how the resolution
son, Winna Seefield, Greenwood District, Trey
would affect bodies that retain funds beyond fisHarper, Conference Secretary and Trudy Cessna of
cal years. Mr. Stotts answered that there would
the Hattiesburg District.
be no effect on those funds. Rev. Stephen Bittick
(Senatobia: Byhalia) rose to a point of information, asking how much money the conference was talking
about. Mr. Stotts answered that it was in the neighborhood of $650,000. The conference approved the
resolution.
Rev. Sparks put Resolution No. 6 “Increase Annual Conference Per Diem” before the assembly. Ms.
Lisa Bozeman (Brookhaven District) moved to amend the resolution to set the per diem at cost for hotel
lodging only. The amendment died for lack of second.
Ms. Connie Coulson (Seashore District) moved to amend the amount for hotels from $60 to $80.
It was seconded. Mr. David Stotts spoke against the amendment. Martha Scarborough spoke against the
amendment, saying that when the per diem was set, it considered double occupancy. Ms. Lisa Bozeman
(Brookhaven) raised to a point of information, asking about the nature of double occupancy. The amendment was not adopted.
The resolution was then brought to vote and was adopted. Rev. Stephen Sparks yielded the floor for
another postponement to the continuation of the work of Petitions and Resolutions.
Bishop Swanson called for a five-minute break. Following the break, Rev. Trey Harper, Conference
Secretary, invited Ed Jones to speak on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Rev. Jones spoke about the moving
of the Conference office to the Briarwood Campus. He reported that the Wilson Annex had been converted into a comfortable meeting facility. The parsonage for the bishop was able to be renovated before
they moved into it. He thanked Ms. Beth Harkness for her help in the episcopal residence and Bishop
Swanson presented her a gift. He also thanked and gave a gift to Mr. Bob James, who was particularly
active on the Board of Trustees.
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Mississippi Conference Bi-Centennial and Merger Celebration
Ms. Latoya Redd introduced the celebration of the bicentennial of the Mississippi
Conference and the celebration of the merger.
Rev. Rick Brooks gave a presentation on the
founding of the Mississippi Conference, dressed
in period costume as Tobias Gibson.
Rev. Rayford Woodrick and Ms. Bonnie
Dillon then spoke on the establishment of the
Mississippi conference and the history of the
many streams of Methodism that became the
United Methodist Church.
Rev. Jerry Williams spoke on behalf of the
Committee on Archives and History and presented the Tobias Gibson Award to Ms. Virginia Rayford Woodrick and Bonnie Dillon share remembrances of our conference merger 25 years ago.
Matthews.
Ms. Redd introduced Bishop Robert
Morgan, former Episcopal Leader of the Mississippi Conference during the time of merger, who spoke
about the history of the Conference and the merger.
Ms. Redd invited Bishop Swanson to lead the congregation in singing the final verse of “This Is a
Day of New Beginnings.” Bishop Morgan then introduced Ms. Joy Carr to read a poem about the merger.
Bishop Swanson commended the presenters and planners of the historical celebration. He said that it
was necessary not to let sleeping dogs lie, but to revisit even painful history so that the Holy Spirit can
work through it.
Conference Plenary
Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, invited Rev. Vicki Loflin-Hughes, who spoke about the
Board of Ministry. She recognized all who were to be commissioned later that evening, as well as the ordinands and the two deacons. Bishop Swanson addressed the ordinands, asking the traditional questions.
Rev. Loflin-Hughes addressed the conference about the means of helping new clergy not be encumbered
by so much debt. She then introduced Rev. Harry Hilliard, who recognized clergy celebrating fifty years of
ministry. The retiring clergy were introduced with a video that featured the stories of each of the retiring
clergy. Rev. Warren Coile recognized each of the retiring clergy. Bishop Swanson adjourned that morning’s plenary with prayer at 12:45 p.m and a video detailing the work of the Red Bird Mission.
Memorial Service – 2:00 p.m.
The congregation gathered while Nathan Woodward played an arrangement of Jean Sibelius’s
Finlandia on the alto saxophone and the pianist
played an arrangement of “When I Survey
the Wondrous Cross.” Rev. Amy Roller then
led the congregation in singing “For All The
Saints,” which was followed by a responsive
reading led by Rev. John Cornelius.
Rev. Connie Shelton then read from
Hebrews 12:1–3, and Rev. Alphonso Crump
read from John 17:20–24. Rev. Amy Roller
sang “Where Joy and Sorrow Meet,” by the
band Avalon. Rev. Connie Shelton then
delivered the sermon, entitled “The Power
of Witnesses.” Bishop Swanson led a prayer
of remembrance of God’s servants. Rev. Trey Rev. Connie Shelton delivers the message during the
Harper, Conference Secretary, then read the memorial service.
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names of all the deceased clergy and deceased clergy
spouses. Mr. Tim Crisler, Conference Lay Leader,
then read the names of the deceased lay members of
the Annual Conference. Bishop Swanson recognized
the loss of two Bishops who had previously served
within Missisippi, then led a litany of remembrance
and blessing. Congregational singing of “Come, Let
us Join Our Friends Above” escorted the families
of those remembered to a place to gather together
with friends.
Conference Plenary – 2:45 p.m.
Candles are lit in memory of those who have
Following the service, Rev. Harper reset the passed.
bar and the Mr. Brad Johnson led the congregation
in “Marching to Zion.” Rev. Harper thanked Bishop Bill McAlilly for presiding over the body for a few
minutes while Bishop Swanson was spending time with the families from the Memorial service.
Rev. Steve Casteel, Director of Connectional Ministries, invited Dr. Robert Sharp to provide an
update on the work of UMCOR in the years since Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Sharp said that the conference’s connection had received over 180,000 volunteers who had helped with the disaster responses
of the conference. Rev. Casteel introduced Ms. Beth Dean to speak about her staff that helps with the
continuing work of Hurricane Katrina reconstruction.
Mr. Matt Casteel spoke briefly about the Stop Hunger NOW mission. He reported that over six million meals had been prepared since 2009 in Jackson.
Rev. Harper invited Mr. Steve McAlilly, Director of Methodist Senior Services to present his report
to the Annual Conference. He introduced a video that explained the Sunday Fund, which takes care of
elders who have outlived their resources.
Bishop Swanson returned to the stage, thanked Bishop McAlilly for his leadership and then led a
singing of Happy Birthday for Bishop Bill McAlilly.
Rev. Joey Shelton, representing the Committee on Resolutions and Petitions, resumed the report
He informed the body that Resolution #7 dealing the electronic distribution of the Annual Conference
Journal had been withdrawn by the petitioner. He next introduced the tabled Resolution #8 on the
existence of the death penalty in Mississippi. The committee moved that the petition be referred to the
Conference Committee on Church and Society. Rev. Justin White (West Jackson: Wells Memorial)
spoke against the referral, saying that it would be more powerful from the floor of the Annual Conference.
Mr. John Hennigan (West Jackson: Wells Memorial) rose to a point of information, asking what the
practical effect of the referral to the committee was. Rev. Shelton answered that he was approached by a
member of the Committee on Church and Society that they felt that it fell in their domain, but either
method would be acceptable. Rev. Don McCain (Tupelo: St. Mark) spoke in support of the referral, saying
that the subject needed more consideration than the conference had time to give it. Mr. Buddy Nobblin
(East Jackson: Christ) spoke against the referral. Rev. Lance Presley (Seashore: Nugent) spoke against
referral, saying that if the body had not had enough time to discuss it, the resolution only affirmed what
the Book of Discipline had said for a long time. The conference voted by standing vote of 373 to 302 not
to refer the resolution.
J. R. Hall (East Jackson: Monterey) moved to amend the resolution to remove the seventh clause,
which said, “whereas, the current governor of the State of Mississippi, Phil Bryant, is a member of the
United Methodist Church.” Rev. Lance Presley (Seashore: Nugent) spoke in favor of the amendment.
The conference adopted the amendment by voice vote.
Mr. Doug Heiser (East Jackson) spoke against the main resolution, saying that the statistics in the
second clause were misleading. Rev. Rodney Henderson (West Jackson: Yazoo City First) spoke against
the resolution, saying that the inmates should be lifted in prayer. Mr. Terry Moulton (Tupelo: St. Mark)
spoke against the resolution. Rev. Phillip McDaniel (Starkville: Marvin Chapel and Pierce Chapel) spoke
in favor of the resolution. Rev. Dawn Douglas Flowers (Seashore: Main Street) spoke in favor of the
resolution. Rev. Gene Bramlett (New Albany: Pine Flat) spoke in favor of the resolution. The conference
adopted the resolution by standing vote of 372 to 341 against.
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Rev. Harper introduced the General Conference Amendments and explained the balloting process.
Bishop Swanson spoke to the Disciplinary considerations taken in voting to amend the constitution and
the reasoning the member badges and balloting was handled as it was. The ballots were distributed and
returned.
The following votes were recorded on the various Constitutional Amendments voted by the
2012 General Conference.
Proposed Amendment
I
II
III
IV
Number: Yes
730
714
709
695
Number: No
15
34
35
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Following the collection of all ballots by the teller staff, Rev. Harper turned to the item of Conference
Nominations, making the motion that the body adopt the nominations as found in the Pre-Conference
Workbook and Addendum, allowing the Secretarial Staff to make any appropriate additions or corrections
as needed. The motion passed.
Service for the Ordering of Ministry – 7:30 p.m.
(Produced in part by Heather Truett for the Circuit Rider)
Ordination by bishop can be traced back hundreds of years in Methodist history. Our long line of
bishops began in 1784, with Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury. For us in the Mississippi Conference of
the United Methodist Church, the long list of
names has come to Bishop James Swanson, who
presided over this year’s Service of Ordination.
The Procession of the Clergy to the congregational singing of “Come Thou Fount of Every
Blessing” arranged Mack Wilberg. It was led by
Rev. Barbara Hite and Rev. Theodore Williams.
As is traditional, members of the retiring class
process with the fire of the altar which will be
carried out by members of the newly ordained
orders. This year’s Ordination Class respresentatives were Christopher McAlilly and Linda Jane
Watts.
Deacons and Elders
Following a greeting and responsive prayer
led by Bishop Swanson, the congregation was led in a moment to Remember our Baptism and call into
the common ministry of Jesus Christ. A Congregational sung response of the verses of “Borning Cry”
orchestrated by Lynne K Pickett where intertwined throughout the service.
Mr. Tim Crisler, Conference Lay Leader and Rev. Vicki Hughes, Chair of the Board of Ordained
Ministry next presented those who were to be licensed, commissioned and ordained to Bishop Swanson,
offering jointly the affirmation of both the assembled laity and clergy.
Rev. Goyo De La Cruz, led the Prayer of Illumination, followed by a reading of Luke 4: 16-21 by Rev.
Brad Corban. Bishop Swanson preached on “The Essential Nature of the Call,” challenging those of the
new classes, as well as all assembled on our call to “proclaim good news to the poor...freedom for the prisoners...
recovery of sight for the blind,[and] to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” The sermon
was followed by congregational reading of The Creed of the United Church of Canada led by Rev. Pamela
Buford. The Offeratory prayer was led by Rev. Ever Jean Burt to the choir anthem of “My Shephed Will
Supply My Need” arranged by Mack Wilberg.
Following the General Examination of all the candidates by Bishop Swanson, those who were receiving their License for Pastoral Ministry came forward for examination and blessing. They were licensed to
preach, conduct worship and perform other duties in a particular setting. They have completed licensing
school, Orientation to Ministry and received an appointment to serve.
The Bishop next received those who would become Associate Members. These are local pastors of
at least forty years of age. They have completed at least four years of full-time service and the five year
Course of Study or have a seminary degree. These men and women will be available for full-time service,
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will be guaranteed an appointment, and will
now have voice and vote in many aspects of
our Annual Conference.
Next Bishop Swanson invited those
guest Bishops [Bishop Clay Lee, Bishop
Robert Morgan, Bishop William McAlilly
and Bishop Thomas Brown of the Fourth
Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist
Church]to join him for the Commissioning
of Provisional Elders and Deacons. These
men and women have completed at least
50% of their seminary education, answered
Commissioned Members
sixteen theological questions, written a sixweek Bible study, prepared a video-taped sermon and met various other requirements to stand in this
capacity. Following an examination and Prayer of
Commissioning, the Bishops laid hands upon each
minister praying God’s Spirit empower them for
their ministry.
The Bishops assembled remained for the
Ordination of two candidates as Deacons in the
United Methodist Church. These men and women
are called by God, authorized by the church and
ordained by our bishop to a lifetime of ministry of
Word, Service, Compassion and Justice. They hold
a special place in our churches, connecting the congregation to the community around and within. Like
Liscense for Pastoral Ministry
Jesus, they are called to serve all people, especially
the poor, the sick, and the marginalized.
Finally, we come to the ordination of those
seventeen ministers for the Order of Elder in the
United Methodist Church. These men and women
have served as Provisional Elders for the past two
years. They have been called by God, authorized by
the church and ordained by our bishop to a lifetime
of ministry of Word, Sacrament, Order and Service.
Though called to serve all people in many ways, they
will devote themselves primarily to the responsibility
for preaching and teaching the Word of God and to
Associate Members
the pastoral leadership of the congregations to which
they are appointed.
Following a final sung congregational
response, Bishop Swanson recognized Rev.
Glenn Seefeld, retired Elder to receive the
symbol mantle of ministry. Rev. Seefeld them
passed this mantle to Rev. Sherry Judy, newly
ordained Deacon in representation of the
passing of the light of ministry from one generation to the next. The Recessional Hymn
of “O God, Beyond all Praising” arranged by
Richard Prioulx. A final word of blessing was
offered by Bishop Swanson and members of
the ordination class.
Mississippi Annual Conference retirees are honored
for their service.
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Sunday, June 9, 2012
As the body congregated, Mr. Nathan Woodward
played some music on his saxophone. Rev. Wayne
Webster thanked Mr. Woodward and the other musicians
who made music throughout the conference, including
Mr. Brad Johnson, who played the piano throughout the
conference. Mr. Johnson then led the congregation in a
verse of “Shall We Gather at the River.”
Ms. Latoya Redd introduced Ms. Ginger Stevens,
who spoke about the Wesley House Community Center.
She reported that the Wesley House had multidisciplinary
teams made up of law enforcement officers, social workers, and all the people it takes to deal with victimization,
those of children, elderly abuse, vulnerable adults, domestic violence, and sexual assault. She reported that the
program had created a safe place for victims of domestic
violence, including a courtroom in which victims can feel
safe while giving testimony against their aggressors. She
reported that they had a detective on staff. She described
the work of the Wesley House, and described that it was
Nathan Woodward
committed to ending human trafficking.
Ms. Redd then introduced Bishop Swanson for a final teaching moment. He spoke on the third
“Great,” the “Great Requirement of Justice”, a term that he said was quite misunderstood. He read Micah
6:8. He defined justice as a term that is akin more to the religious or spiritual term righteousness. He said
that righteousness has nothing to do with moral living, but means living in right relationships with others
and God. He said that justice is not the eye-for-an-eye retribution of the court system. Using the illustration of the ending apartheid in South Africa, he called for an ending the human method of justice and
establishing the more divine method, in which people are honest with the fact that all have sinned. He
then spoke about the fourth “Great,” the “Great Commission of Apprenticeship” taken from Matthew 28:
18-20. He said that while God is forming each person, the process of shaping and working and forming
is a witness to the world. He reminded the assembly that sometimes people will come to Christ through
someone and that person will not even know it.
Following a time of prayer, Bishop Swanson then spoke for a moment about Imagine No Malaria,
saying that a ten-dollar net can save four lives in a country in which mosquitoes carry malaria.
Ms. Redd thanked the Bishop for his teachings. She introduced Ms. Deborah Anderson and her son
Javon to the stage. She spoke about her experience at The Barn at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community
College-Perkinston and how she was transformed to walk in the path of the Lord. Rev. Heidi Adams
(Seashore: MGCCC-Perkinston Wesley Foundation) thanked her for sharing her story. She reminded
people that all people are interwoven. Ms. Sara Sanders shared Ms. Anderson’s connection to UMW in
that she was baptized during the Mission U event.
Rev. Andy Ray (Senatobia District Superintendent) spoke about the progress of a new Spanishlanguage church planted in Horn Lake, Desoto County, and he presented a slideshow about it as well as
introduced those ministers and laity involved in its establishment.
Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, announced a short break to stretch while a video explaining
the Vital Signs program.
Born of Conviction – 10:00 a.m.
After the break, Rev. Tim Thompson, Assistant to the Bishop, introduced Mrs. Myrlie Evers to
present the Commission on Religion and Race Emma Elzy award to representatives of the twenty-eight
signers of the 1963 “Born of Conviction” Statement, which declared the ministers’ disapproval of discrimination, the closing of public schools to create private schools with tax funds, and communism.
He asked Rev. Keith Tonkel and Rev. Maxie Dunnam, two of the original signers, to accept the award
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on their behalf. Rev. Dunnam thanked the
conference for the recognition of the signers,
many of whom left the state. He explained that
many of the exiled signers went on to become
presidents and deans of seminaries and district
superintendents in other conferences, all testifying to the notion that “God has outwited
us.” He brought to attention the need to care
for the poor as the great civil rights issue of the
present. Rev. Thompson invited Rev. Stephen
Cook and Rev. Kathy Price, the co-chairs of the
Commission on Religion and Race, to read the
names of the original signers, allowing each
Representatives of the twenty-eight signers of the
family to stand as each name was called. Rev.
“Born of Conviction” Statement.
Thompson then thanked Rev. Joe Reiff, the
chair of the Religion Department of Emory &
Henry College in Virginia, for his help in researching these signers. Rev. Thompson noted that Dr. Reiff
was working on a book about the signers.
Rev. Thompson then invited Bishop
Swanson to read a letter of unity and faith in
recognition of the life and work of Medgar
Evers and presented it to Mrs. Evers. Mrs. Evers
then addressed the conference, thanking it for
the message of unity honoring Medgar Evers
and his inspirational legacy.
Mr. Brad Johnson led the congregation in
singing a verse of “Blessed Be the Tie that Binds
Our Hearts in Christian Love” and “Amazing
Rev. Maxie Dunnam and Rev. Keith Tonkel acceptGrace.”
Rev. Embra Jackson, Starkville District ing the Emma Elzy award on behalf of the signers.
Superintendent, introduced Rev. Joe May
and Rev. Henderson Rasberry, who spoke about a seminary scholarship established in the memory of two
distinct leaders in the church, Dr. Merlin Conaway and Dr. Henry Clay.
Ms. Latoya Redd introduced Mrs. Lisa Hicks, who presented the healthy churches award for 2013
to Brookhaven: Monticello, Mount Pleasant, and New Zion; East Jackson: Morton, St. Matthew’s, and
Walnut Grove; Greenwood: John Wesley and Samuel Chapel; Hattiesburg: Heritage, Laurel, and Oak
Grove; Meridian: Cornerstone, St. Elizabeth, and Wesley Chapel; Starkville: Columbus, Eupora, New
Bell Zion, Pleasant Hill, Rock Hill, St. James, and Wesley; and West Jackson: Benton and Central.
Mr. David Stotts, Conference Treasurer, spoke on behalf of the Administrative Committee. He
presented statistics on church giving, medical benefits, pensions, the conference-wide insurance program,
and systematic giving. He spoke about the administration training sessions. He thanked Ms. Dorothy
Ellis for her seventeen years of financial ministry and the eleven years she spent helping him. He then
recognized the staff who assist in the work of the Conference Treasurer and Benefits Office.
Mr. Stotts introduced Rev. Curtis Bray, Chair of the Board of Medical Benefits (Starkville: Shaeffer’s
Chapel) who spoke briefly about the Conference Medical Insurance Plan. Rev. Bray showed a video
about The Amazing Pace, the Conference walking initiative. The conference received the Board’s written
report in the addendum.
Mr. Stotts introduced Rev. Tim Prather, Chair of the Board of Pensions (Hattiesburg: Purvis and
Talowah), who spoke briefly about the Pensions Program and Direct-Bill. The conference received the
committee’s written report in the Addendum and Pre-Conference Workbook.
Rev. Giles Lindley, Chair of the Council on Finance and Adminstration (Starkville: Starkville First)
presented the written report of the CFA, including its recommendations and the budget. He announced
that groups that receive mission shares would not have a special day offering. The conference received
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the Council’s written report in the Addendum and Pre-Conference workbook and approved the Budget
for the 2014 year. Rev. Lindley thanked Mr. Stotts for his service.
Rev. Garry Ruff (Seashore: Cedar Lake) rose to a point of information on whether the recommendations on salary limitations and dissolution of property issued in the report had been accepted. Bishop
Swanson answered that they were recommendations, not mandates. Bishop Swanson continued that
these recommendations noted how the superintendents ought to work with the local churches on those
matters.
Rev. Jim Fisher (Seashore: Pascagoula First), speaking on behalf of the Equitable Compensation
Committee, presented the committee’s report and moved to add three additional guidelines for receiving
compensation support. The first was to provide documented proof of worship attendance. The second was
to require each church or charge receiving equitable comp to attend some form of stewardship training
to provide encouragement for those churches to become more self-sustaining. The third was an arrearage
policy to help ministers and churches if they cannot meet the salary demands of the pastors. The Bishop
split the question into three motions, and on considering each question, each recommendation was
approved. Rev. Tanya Evans (Meridian: St. Peter and Wesley Chapel) rose to a point of information, asking if the committee had sufficiently evaluated the size of churches in its figures. Rev. Fisher assured her
that her concerns would be considered.
The conference approved the report.
Rev. Warren Coile (Brookhaven:
Brookhaven First) spoke on behalf the
Board of Ordained Ministry, recognizing two local pastors, Anita Lawson
(Senatobia: Red Banks and Victoria) and
Daniel Darling (New Albany: Falkner,
Friendship, and Golden Hill), with a
certificate for completion of the course
of study. This concluded the report of
the Board of Ordained Ministry.
Ms. Martha Scarborough, Executive
Director of the Mississippi United Delegates look over items for the first Missions Marketplace
Methodist Foundation, spoke on behalf Auction.
of the Foundation, saying that its board
of directors had led the Foundation into a place of excellence. She spoke briefly of the services offered by
the Foundation and reminded the body that generosity can begin early in one’s life.
Rev. Billy Owen (Meridian District Superintendent) spoke on district property resolutions. He drew
attention to the resolutions printed in the addendum, where sixteen churches were being discontinued
and two merged. The conference approved the resolutions. After reading the names of the churches, Rev.
Owen offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the work of the congregations being disbanded.
Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, announced that the Mission Marketplace had closed
bidding, ending with a total of $10,777. He then moved that the Secretarial Staff be allowed to make
editorial but not substantial changes as necessary in preparation of the Annual Conference Journal. The
motion was adopted.
Rev. Rusty Keen (Greenwood: Winona Moore Memorial and New Hope), vice chair of the Annual
Conference Planning committee moved to hold Mississippi United Methodist Annual Conference 2014
at the Jackson Convention Complex. The motion was adopted.
Mr. Brad Johnson led the assembly in “I Stand Amazed in the Presence.”
2013 Pastoral Appointments
Bishop Swanson then spoke briefly about the appointments. He asked each District Superintendent
to confirm one at a time that the appointments listed in the Special Edition of The Circuit Rider were correct
for each district or to make any correction necessary. The final Appointment Listing would be published
in the Annual Conference Jounral.
Bishop Swanson then announced that Rev. Mike Hicks would be moving from the Office of District
Superintendent into the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation, and presented a parting gift to him.
Bishop Swanson recognized Rev. Steve Casteel’s work with the Conference, then recognized Tim
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Crisler to speak to the local churches on their reception and support of their ministers who would be
coming or returning.
Bishop Swanson then recognized Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, for his leadership of this his
first Annual Conference in this position. He then offered a final prayer and dismissal of the conference
to lunch.
Service of Holy Baptism – 2:00 p.m.
(Produced by Tamica Smith-Jeuitt for the Circuit Rider)
The atmosphere was lively well before nearly 40 people—most of them children—made their way to
the designated posts for baptism on the last day of the Mississippi Annual Conference 2013. A saxophonist
and a liturgical dance group had people on their feet. A video presentation of baptisms from around the
conference was played. Later there was singing from the choir that kept spirits lifted. Those witnessing this
first-time service of the annual conference could be seen shouting praises, some with hands high in the air,
others clapping and rocking to the music.
Thirty-six-year-old Gerrold Mitchell of
Anderson South United Methodist Church in
Jackson was among those who were baptized. “I
never took that step outwardly declaring my love
for Christ and when the opportunity opened I
just had to jump on it. I am just excited about the
overall process this is awesome, that’s all I can say
this is awesome,” said Mitchell. Gilda Macklin of
Jackson had her 11-year-old son Casey baptized.
“It was time, it was time. My friend is a member of
Anderson South and she called me about it, and I
said immediately ‘I’ll sign him up.’” When asked if
he understood what the ceremony meant for him
Casey said, “this is to wash away my sins and help
me be a better person.”
At the end of service, Bishop James Swanson,
Sr. told the congregation that he wanted them to
take home a positive message about annual conference stating: “Tell people you saw a new spirit.
You saw people praising and magnifying God and
that all is not dead, because you saw people being
baptized in a pool; you saw new hope, and for as
many people retiring, you saw that many people
being ordained, commissioned and licensed. Let
Photos, above: Two of the many who were bapfolk know that there is hope in the land not because
tized at the Service of Holy Baptism.
James Swanson showed up, but because the Holy
Ghost has always been here and we’ve come to lift up the name of Jesus.” Swanson and members of the
Cabinet lead the Sacrament of Baptism that included the multiple modes of Holy Baptism recognized by
the United Methodist Church. People were given the choice of immersion, pouring or sprinkling.
District Superintendents were stationed throughout the congregation with bowls of water for those
gathered who wished to participate in the Reaffirmation of Baptism. Each pastor with a participating
member being Baptized was invited to share in the service, a true celebration of God’s grace and awesome
expression of the POWER of We. Following this service, the Bishop adjourned the Conference Sine Die.
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B. Condensed Minutes
The Business Of The Annual Conference
The Minutes of the Mississippi Annual Conference, held in Jackson, Mississippi from June 7th through
9th, 2013, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. presiding. Date When Organized: June, 1989. Number of
Session: Twenty-fifth.
Part I - Organization And General Business
1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 619):
Secretary?
Arthur R. (Trey) Harper, III
Mailing Address: 55 N Gold Street, Eupora, MS 39744
Telephone: (662) 258-2611
Email: msconfsecy@gmail.com
Statistician? Rex Wilburn
Mailing Address: 106 Hillcrest Drive, Houston, MS 38851
Telephone: (662) 456-3564
Email: rwilbur62285@gmail.com
Treasurer?
David Stotts
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1201; Jackson, MS 39215
Telephone: (601) 354-0515
Email: david@mississippi-umc.org
2. Is the Annual Conference incorporated (¶603.1)? Yes
3. Bonding and auditing: What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what
amounts (¶¶618, 2511)? The Conference Treasurer’s Office and Conference employees in the
headquarters building are covered under a $100,000 blanket fidelity fund.
Have the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶617, 2511)? (See Journal Part 2.)
4. What agencies have been appointed or elected?
a. Who have been elected chairpersons for the mandated structures listed?
Council on Finance and Administration (¶ 611 ) Rev. Giles Lindley
Board of Ordained Ministry (¶ 635 ) Rev. Vicki Hughes
Board of Pensions (¶ 639 ) Rev. Timothy Prather
Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference (¶ 2512 ) Mr. Ed Jones
Committee on Episcopacy (¶ 637) Mrs. Sallie Whiteside
Administrative Review Committee (¶ 636) Scott Larsen
b. Indicate the name of the agency (or agencies) and the chairperson(s) in your annual conference
which is (are) responsible for the functions related to each of the following general church agencies
(¶610.1):
General Board of Church and Society? Church and Society: TBN
General Board of Discipleship? Board of Discipleship: Chris McAlilly
General Board of Global Ministries? Mission Outreach: Lou Ann Staggs
Higher Education and Campus Ministry? Higher Education and Campus Ministries: Ricky James
General Commission on Archives and History? Archives and History: Jerry Williams
General Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns? Christian Unity
and Inter-religious Concerns: Steve Casteel
General Commission on Religion and Race? Commission on Religion and Race: Kathy Price
General Commission on the Status and Role of Women? Status and Role of Women: Susannah Carr
United Methodist Communications? Communications: Chris Blount
c. Indicate the conference agencies which have responsibilities for the following functions:
Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶657)? Church and Society: TBD
Disability Concerns (¶653)? Disabilities: Eric Pridmore
Equitable Compensation (¶625)? Equitable Compensation: Jim Fisher
Laity (¶631)? Board of Laity: Timothy Crisler
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Native American Ministry (¶654)? Native American Ministry: Beth Miller
Small Membership Church (¶645)? Small Membership Church: Gary Howse
d. Indicate the president or equivalent for the following organizations.
Conference United Methodist Women (¶647)? United Methodist Women: Sarah Sanders
Conference United Methodist Men (¶648)? United Methodist Men: Donald Beard
Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649)? Board of Discipleship: Chris McAlilly
Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶650)? Board of Discipleship: Chris McAlilly
e. Have persons been elected for the following district boards and committees? Answer yes or no.
1. District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518)? Yes
2. Committees on District Superintendency (¶669)? Yes
3. District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶666)? Yes
f. What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the
annual conference? See Section I of the Journal
5.Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept their respective records according to the prescribed forms (¶606.8)? Yes
6.What is the report of the statistician? (See report, part II of the Journal.)
7.What is the report of the treasurer? (See Section III of the Journal.)
8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts?
(See part II of the Condensed Minutes for details.)
9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for pastors for the ensuing year (¶¶342,
625.3)?
Full Connection – $34,186
Provisional (educational requirements of elder completed) – $31,435
Provisional (educational requirements of elder not completed) – $28,920
Associate – $28,920
Full Time Local Pastor – $26,605
10. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the
support of the district superintendents for the ensuing year (¶614.1a)? $1,449,025.00
11. a. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for
the support of the pension and benefit programs of the conference for the ensuing year (¶¶614.1d,
1507)? $4,975,000.00
b. What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year:
1. For the World Service Fund? $1,536,599
2. For the Ministerial Education Fund? $527,538
3. For the Black College Fund? $210,420
4. For the Africa University Fund? $47,088
5. For the Episcopal Fund? $448,684
6. For the General Administration Fund? $185,438
7. For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $41,237
12. What are the findings of the annual audit of the conference treasuries? (See report, Part II of the Journal.)
13. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 659):
a. Conference lay leader: Name: Timothy Crisler
Mailing Address: 2 Pintail Cove, Raymond, MS 39154
b. Associate conference lay leaders: None
c. District and associate district lay leaders:
Brookhaven – Sarah Lloyd
Seashore – Robert Sharp
East Jackson – LaToya Redd
Senatobia – Blair Jernigan
Greenwood – John McClay
Starkville – James Woodard
Hattiesburg – Dwight Yates
Tupelo – Bobby Thomas
Meridian – Kaih Hitt
West Jackson – Jim Golden
New Albany – James Herod
14. What local churches have been:
a. Organized or continued as New Church Starts or Mission Congregations (¶259,1-4, continue to
list congregations here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) El Pueblo - Seashore, Innovation Seashore, Inglesia Cristiana Desoto County - Senatobia, Trinity Hispanic Ministry - East Jackson,
Hope Ministries - Greenwood, Anderson South - West Jackson
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b. Satellite congregations (¶259.5-10, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e)
The Orchard – Oxford, New Albany
c. Chartered: None
d. Merged (¶¶2546, 2547)
1. United Methodist with United Methodist
Name of First Church
Name of Second Church
Name of Merged Church
Broadacres UMC
Central UMC
Covenant UMC
2. Other mergers (indicate denomination) None
e. Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2549) (State which for each church listed.)
1. New Church Start (¶259.2,3) None
2. Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) None
3. Satellite Congregation None
4. Chartered Local Church (¶259.5)
Church Name
District
Date Closed
Shelby UMC
Greenwood
December 31, 2012
Desoto UMC
Meridian
July 1, 2013
Meridian: Bonita UMC
Meridian
July 1, 2013
Mt. Zion UMC
Hattiesburg
June 9, 2013
Pass Christian UMC
Seashore
June 30, 2013
Brooklyn UMC
Hattiesburg
December 31, 2012
Robinsonville UMC
Senatobia
December 31, 2012
Mt Carmel UMC
New Albany
July 31, 2012
Mount Pleasant UMC
Brookhaven June 17, 2012
Sartartia UMC
West Jackson
June 9, 2013
McNair UMC
Brookhaven
September 3, 2012
New Covenant UMC
West Jackson
June 9, 2013
St.John’s UMC
West Jackson
June 9, 2013
Conway UMC
East Jackson
June 9, 2013
Flowood UMC
East Jackson
June 9, 2013
Morton: Ebenezer UMC
East Jackson
June 9, 2013
f. Relocated and to what address? None
g. Changed name of church? (Example: “First” to “Trinity”) None
h. Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with
what membership (¶¶41, 260)? None
i. What cooperative parishes in structured forms have been established? (¶206.b) None
j. What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? (included in Question 16)
15. Are there Ecumenical Shared Ministries in the conference? (¶208)
a. Federated Church None
b. Union Church None
c. Merged Church None
d. Yoked Parish None
16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines?
Meridian District:
Cleveland charge will consist of Mt. Pleasant, Clark’s Chapel and Hopewell. Big Oak will stand
alone. The Quitman: Grace - St. John Charge is separated into: St.John UMC and Quitman: Grace
UMC. Meridian Haven - St. Mark charge will be divided and shall become Meridian Haven UMC,
and Daleville: St. Mark UMC. The former Desoto Charge shall now be known as the CrandallHopewell charge.
New Albany District:
Remove Asbury: from the Baldwyn-Asbury Charge to stand alone as the Asbury Charge and the
Baldwyn First Charge. Remove Hopewell and Indian Springs to each stand alone as the Hopewell
Charge and the Indian Springs Charge.
Senatobia District:
The Panola Charge will be known as Cold Springs, Mt. Olivet, Terza charge. Fountainhead and
Byhalia First will be placed together to become the Byhalia/Fountainhead Charge.
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Brookhaven District:
Mt. Salem and St. Mary’s United Methodist Churches are joined in the Mt.Salem-StMary’s charge.
Seashore District:
Antioch, Pine Grove, and New Zion shall combine to form the Antioch, Pine Grove and New
Zion charge.
West Jackson District:
Silver City will be transferred to the Greenwood District from West Jackson District. Louise
UMC will stand alone.
Tupelo District:
Big Hill and New Chapel, Plantersville will stand alone. Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel Charge to be
separated into Grady’s Chapel UMC and Tranquil UMC.
Part II - Pertaining To Ordained Ministers and Local Pastors
(Note: A (v) notation following a question in this section signifies that the action or election requires
a majority vote of the clergy session of the annual conference. If an action requires more than a simple
majority, the notation (v 2/3) or (v 3/4) signifies that a two-thirds or three-fourths majority vote is
required. Indicate credential of persons in Part II: FD, FE, PD, PE, and AM when requested.)
17. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration
(¶¶604.4, 605.6)? The character and conference relations of all clergy members have been reviewed
by the Cabinet and the Board of Ordained Ministry, and those clergy found to be in good standing
are approved for annual appointment.
18. Who constitute:
a. The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? (v)
Principals: Dayna Goff, Ada Williams, Scott Larsen
Alternates: Fred Britton, Eddie Lee Jones
b. The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d)?
Parvin, Stacey (Chair)
Brown, Eddie (South)
Coile, Warren (South)
Owens, Steven (South)
Pruett, Jeff (South)
Miller, Tommy (Central)
Stewart, Cathy (Central)
Watson, Todd (Central)
Dobbs, Claire (North)
Lowery, David (North)
Nash, Leroy (North)
19. Who are the certified candidates (¶ ¶ 310, 313, 314)
a. Who are currently certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry?
Smith, Greg NAL 02/02/13
Allen, Mark BRO 05/05/13
Williams, Donnie NAL 09/04/12
Willis, Victor BRO 05/05/13
Hill, Wayne SEN 03/02/13
Lewellyn, Dennis BRO 05/05/13
Davis, Johnny Earl SEN
Butler, Kathy EJA 2013
Bridges, Kori STA 03/18/13
Feisel, Elizabeth Jane EJA 2013
Davis, Thomas Eric STA 2012
Gray, Josh EJA
Garner, Adam STA 03/18/13
Joiner, John Charles EJA 2011
Horton, Jessica STA 03/18/13
Carter, Haley HAT
Kopp, Aslinn STA 08/08/12
Foles, Shawn HAT
Priester Jr., Terry L. STA 2012
Knight, Jeremy HAT
Skaggs, Jean STA 03/18/12
Watts, Mary HAT
Simmons, Michael Glenn STA 2012
Wesley, Blair HAT
Walton, Jeffrey Paul STA 2012
Burcham, Sam NAL 02/02/13
Hicks, Erin TUP
Cagle, Jonathan NAL 09/04/13
Adams-Wilson, Sara Jo WJA 2011
Overstreet, Chelsey NAL 06/06/13
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Barnes, Paul WJA
Queen, Elizabeth WJA 2011
Edwards, Vernell WJA 2003
Ragland, Chandler WJA 2010
Galambos, Laura WJA 2011
Sorey, Katie WJA 2011
Tedder, Laura Hogan WJA 2009
Griffin, Kimberly WJA 2001
Perier, Bass WJA 2010
b. Who have had their candidacy for ordained or licensed ministry accepted by a District Committee
on Ordained Ministry in another annual conference? (Include name of accepting conference.)
David Dorn, Texas
c. Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry?
Turner, Shronda R. HAT 2013, Wells, Heather HAT 2012, Clayton, Elizabeth Sims NAL
09/30/12, Rancher, Jamie Ray NAL 05/07/13
d. Who are certified candidates in this conference serving in other conferences? None
20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now
appointed? (¶315 —Indicate for each person the year the license was approved.):
Satcher, Elbert 12 04 MER
Craft, Sam* 20 93 BRO
Kennedy, Steven Paul 1 1 NAL
Dubose, Mike BRO
Caldwell, Lettie 95 SEA
Gibson, Curtis 2 06 BRO
Goodwin, John Jeffrey SEA
Poole, Bobby BRO
Graphenreed, Roy Chester 2 08 SEA
Williams, Dorothy 7 11 BRO
Heberg, Carl* 20 01 SEA
Bennett, Kenny 2 08 EJA
Henry, Domini Gammon 05 SEA
Handy, Willie Lee* 20 97 EJA
Kilgore, Michael T. 2 03 SEA
Hanna, David 84 EJA
Thornhill, June 03 SEA
Jorge Eduardo 09 EJA
Wiginton, Mary Ann (RL) 4 11 SEA
Navarrete, Jorge Eduardo 08 EJA
Williams, Phyllis 04 SEA
Young, Kevin Sem Grad 99 GWD
Williams, Rodeshia Romonia 09 SEA
Hartfield, Huston 20 95 HAT
Priester Sr., Terry SEN
Triplett, Calvin K. 8 08 HAT
Stokes, Jonathan Asbury 05 STA
Deweese, Carl Sem. Grad MER
McAnally, Jason 08 TUP
Downing, Carlotta 10 03 MER
Morris, David 13 04 WJA
Kirtley, Frank 3 96 MER
Palmer, Carl 96 WJA
Pollock, Clifford 14 01 MER
21. Who are approved and appointed as: (Indicate for each person the first year the license was awarded.
Indicate what progress each has made in the course of study or the name of the seminary in which
they are enrolled. Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five year course of study or
the M.Div. (¶319.4)? PLEASE NOTE: Persons on this list must receive an episcopal appointment.
(v)
a. Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1)
Sappington, Larry Keith 20 0 EJA
Armstrong, Robert N.* BRO
Webb, Rob 02 EJA
Broughton, Ronald Scott* 05 BRO
Bishop, Detra* Sem.Grad 11 GWD
Caruthers, Joseph* BRO
Caufield, Chester Gordon GWD
Crawford, Joseph 89 BRO
Collins, Johnny Lee* 20 03 GWD
Felder, Joe (RL)* 17 BRO
Michael Dewayne Evans GWD
Hixon, Nance BRO
Hampton, Gary* 20 97 GWD
Raborn, Laurie H.* BRO
King Sr, Robert Louis (RL)* 20 03 GWD
Spencer, Eddie C. 0 04 BRO
Marshall, Jack Wesley 0 06 GWD
Steveline, David Lee BRO
Pritchard, Veronica Kay GWD
Thornhill, Bobby 6 03 BRO
Raine, Claude* 20 91 GWD
Wallace, James L. BRO
Reece, Ricky Lloyd* 16 04 GWD
Ware, Dexter* Sem Grad 13 BRO
Wooten, III, Jack* 20 84 GWD
Haywood, Issach Hannah EJA
Brewer, Bobby* 20 01 HAT
Campbell, Daniel 92 EJA
Chambers, Shirley 20 96 HAT
Consahan, Brister Calvin EJA
Cornell, Ovee 11 06 HAT
Hall, Matthew 14 11 EJA
Deaton, Diana M. Baker* 20 01 HAT
Lobin, Stan 14 02 EJA
James, Randy G.* 20 99 HAT
Nesbit, Jeffrey Christian 19 12 EJA
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Pickering, Larry L.* 17 06 SEA
Jones, Scot Anthony Asbury 12 HAT
Weaver, Betty* 15 05 SEA
King, Irvin C. 16 00 HAT
Bowdoin, Lister 5 06 SEN
Mayo, Kelvin D. HAT
Carpenter, Travis Asbury 04 SEN
Napier, Samuel O. 17 04 HAT
Hart, Raymond Kenneth SEN
Wilson, David Brooks* 20 94 HAT
Scoggins, Dwayne 0 13 SEN
Anderson, Samuel Napoleon 17 06 MER
Black, Jr., James M. 10 04 STA
Edwards, Walton Eddie 0 84 MER
Dowd, Thomas Michael 5 05 STA
Farr, William Clay MER
McGrew, Matthew 04 STA
Hall, James* 20 06 MER
Morris, James*. 20 92 STA
Hare, James (RL) 4 86 MER
Smith, Rebecca 08 STA
Jones, Jimmy David 12 98 MER
Stallings, Michael* 20 99 STA
Moore, Dale Edwards* 18 03 MER
Thomas, Ronald D. 16 05 STA
Owen, Kenneth* 20 02 MER
Windham, Sarah 17 99 STA
Pollock, Clifford MER
Coggins, Charles Edward 11 04 TUP
Price, Kathy * 16 07 MER
Davis, Frank TUP
Rankin, Johnny 8 02 MER
Hunter, Lewis Michael EMCC 07 TUP
Sims, Jeffrey Michael MER
Lampkin, Stephen A.* 20 99 TUP
Tubby, Danny Lee MER
Locke, Cecil Eric TUP
Upshaw Jr., David MER
McDaniel, Phillip Murray TUP
Bishop, Ricky 8 06 NAL
McGrew, Sue Crowder* 20 97 TUP
Diggs, Chris NAL
Montgomery, William 17 01 TUP
Downs, Walter 2 06 NAL
Thomas, Sapada 1 04 TUP
Falgout, Mark Scott 9 10 NAL
Upshaw, III, Harrison F. (RL)* 20 TUP
Ferguson, Annie 0 12 NAL
Ward, Charles Patrick 0 08 TUP
Forbus, Gregory Albert * 20 04 NAL
Benson, Demario WJA
Hankins, Timothy Wayne 10 NAL
Miller, Beth* 20 99 WJA
Smith, Greg NAL
Howard, Timothy WJA
Cooper, Leon L. SEA
Piccaluga, Troy Anthony 09 WJA
Collette, Andy SEA
Sims, Kordell WJA
Gore, Willie * SEA
Stephenson, Tommy 20 96 WJA
Henderson, David Albert 4 09 SEA
Hill Jr, Willie Lee* 20 98 SEA
b. Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments)
Baxton, Craig, Sr. 13 EJA
Assink, Michael 10 93 BRO
Herrington, Rufus Merle Sem. Grad. 09 EJA
Bridge, Tyler Rende 5 07 BRO
Hoskins, Glenn Albert* 20 00 EJA
Cager, Brenda 12 08 BRO
Jordan, Terry 8 98 EJA
Calcote, Dennis* 20 05 BRO
Koon, Milton Glenn 1 05 EJA
Cray, Ivan Stuart 4 09 BRO
Riley, Anthony EJA
Cutrer, George BRO
Shavers, James* 20 98 EJA
Hart, Michael David 3 10 BRO
Shepard, EJ* 20 02 EJA
Houston, Reed BRO
Taylor, Barbara 7 04 EJA
Irving, Johnny 13 BRO
Terrell, Dino 9 06 EJA
Jones, Toby Maxwell 0 11 BRO
Beauchamp, Finis P GWD
Lamb, Jimmy Aaron* 20 93 BRO
Cartlidge, Robert L* (RL) 20 90 GWD
Magee, Ethel Hall 9 07 BRO
Cook, Juanita W.* 20 02 GWD
McClinton, Jimmy* 20 92 BRO
Elliott, Diane Moore 4 09 GWD
Norrells, Jerry Donnell* BRO
Forrest, James Earp 5 03 GWD
Peters, Donald Lee BRO
Herron, Oliver* 18 03 GWD
Preston, Daniel* 20 BRO
Jones, Mark Anthony MTS 03 GWD
Smith, Carl 15 04 BRO
Ross, James L* 20 96 GWD
Terrell,Jesse 0 04 BRO
Shepherd, Rickey Lee 14 06 GWD
Thomas, Terry L.* 20 04 BRO
Tanner, Benton C. 20 00 GWD
Tillman, Andre Richard* 18 99 BRO
Williams, Annie GWD
Woodall, Diane BRO
Williams, Terry 6 08 GWD
Bayliss, Milford Gordon (RL)* 16 06 EJA
Williams, Willie* 20 97 GWD
Beatty, Leonard A.* 20 04 HAT
Cessna, Trudy (RL) 17 00 HAT
Crawford, Ray E. (RL) 16 02 HAT
Crawley, J. W. (RL) 20 91 HAT
Gray, Shandoya Gloria 1 11 HAT
Harrison, Don McKay* (RL) 20 95 HAT
Henderson, Delicia 0 06 HAT
Manning, W. Z. (RL) 0 83 HAT
McLaurin, William C. 11 11 HAT
McLean, Anne Clayton 4 04 HAT
Peyton, Llewellyn 11 10 HAT
Pope, Madelien 8 06 HAT
Phillips, Claude D (RL) 20 72 HAT
Shows, Glenn* 20 98 HAT
Smith, Jody L. 8 01 HAT
Smith, Elbert Lavon* 20 02 HAT
Tillman, Stephen E (RL)* 20 01 HAT
Williams, Jr., John Allen 2 11 HAT
Anderson, Lynne Elizabeth* 20 99 MER
Chambers, Mack* 20 96 MER
Cole Sr, Theodore 16 99 MER
Gully, Christopher Mark 2 08 MER
Johnson, Kerry 4 08 MER
Kinslow, Willie* 20 00 MER
Luke, Charles Rayner* 20 88 MER
Malone, Charlotte 7 07 MER
May, Lewis Douglas (RL)* 20 93 MER
Nicholson, Sr., Lonnie* (RL) 20 00 MER
Pollock, Benny Arthur* MER
Raley, Paul L* 20 63 MER
Roberts, Terry MER
Smith, Phillip (RL) 4 MER
Taylor, Wayne (RL) 11 MER
Tullos, Johnathan MER
Bonds, Jerry 8 06 NAL
Bramlett, Eugene Venable MTS 10 NAL
Cagle, Jonathan NAL
Darling, Daniel Sean* 20 01 NAL
Dollar, Larry E* 20 81 NAL
English, David Olen Rust 12 NAL
Ford, Rebecca Annette* 20 95 NAL
Gipson, Marvin Jean 20 82 NAL
Glover, Jimmy Milton* (RL) 20 82 NAL
Hodum, Nathan Asbury 13 NAL
Kelly, Jerry Buchannan* (RL) 20 90 NAL
Lawson, Anita Wilburn 20 10 NAL
McGill, Charles K. 7 95 NAL
Parker, Jonathan McNeil Lowry NAL
Quarles Sr., Marvin Marcus 5 08 NAL
Shelton, Early Michael* 20 86 NAL
Stone, Joseph Sr.* 20 87 NAL
Vanderburg, Neville Sidney MTS 11 NAL
Veasley, Mary Ann 17 96 NAL
Vick, Doyle O’Neal 11 NAL
Williams, Donnie 13 NAL
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Barkum, Sr., Nathaniel 6 08 SEA
Barnes, Elvina (RL) SEA
Carlisle, Arthur SEA
DeBose, LaSonya Turner 2 09 SEA
Dedeaux, Wilmer Nathaniel* 20 95 SEA
Fairley, Shirley 3 07 SEA
Handy, Richard F. 11 04 SEA
Johnson, Sr. Rapheal Donzell 2 11 SEA
Longo, Judy SEA
Lytle, Robert Oran 2 11 SEA
McGhee, Hollis 3 12 SEA
Peters, Marcus Anthony 7 09 SEA
Smith, Marianne (PL) SEA
Tyndell, Edward (RL) 2 04 SEA
Milsted, William Neve 3 09 SEA
Barton, Troy 18 98 SEN
Brown, Kent Russell* 20 89 SEN
Bursi Jr, Charles* 20 02 SEN
Cooksey, Christopher L. MTS 06 SEN
Fitzpatrick, Evelyn Ann 1 11 SEN
Flemons, Herman 12 04 SEN
Mason, Keith Tyrone 7 09 SEN
McGough, John Ryan SEN
Myers, Walter Raymond 11 04 SEN
Wages, Cecil Jerry (RL) 18 99 SEN
Ward, Eddie Eugene* 20 97 SEN
Ward, Emma Sue* 20 97 SEN
Anthony, Ronald 10 STA
Boyd, Franklin Lamar (RL) 8 07 STA
Boyd, Marty M. 2 09 STA
Bradley, Anne Russell 16 05 STA
Carroll, Howard (RL) STA
Forrest, Jimmy Lewis STA
Forrest, Nelson 14 78 STA
Gage, Roosevelt (RL) 19 STA
Geeter, Antra L. 09 STA
Geeter, Lyndon B.* 20 00 STA
Hinton, Eddie* 20 01 STA
Hinton, Jerry* 20 99 STA
Jefferson, Ron* 20 99 STA
Kelly, Charles* 20 82 STA
Lawson, Rickey* 20 92 STA
Little, Maggie 4 STA
Lowe, Franklin (RL) 6 STA
Malone, David 7 05 STA
McGrew, Matthew STA
Miller Jr, Robert Glenn 7 99 STA
Miller, Leon* 20 99 STA
Minor, Rochelle Ashford Asbury 06 STA
Pepper, Jeep (RL) STA
Richter, Raleigh Fitzgerald 16 07 STA
Scott, Sr., Robert Payne STA
Smith, Rebecca 8 STA
Shepperd, Scarlet Rebekah 7 10 STA
Sutphin, Cary 17 06 STA
Threadgill, James (RL) 12 STA
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Threadgill, Jean (RL) STA
Wilson, Jerome 7 07 STA
Arrington, Donald Ray 8 03 TUP
Cherry, Donnell* 20 97 TUP
Colyer, Phillip Dexter 10 94 TUP
Cornett, Billy Wayne 4 09 TUP
Fair, Lynn* 20 92 TUP
McIntosh, Maurice 0 TUP
Parks, Glenn 4 04 TUP
Parker, Ethel TUP
Riddle, Jeffery* 20 TUP
Wilburn, Danny 0 06 TUP
Carroll, Sr., Robert 0 06 WJA
Cook, Robert 3 07 WJA
Ford, John Robert 6 09 WJA
Greene, David 0 04 WJA
Hawkins, Jr., Sam (RL) 0 07 WJA
Johnson Sr., Derrick Tremell 5 11 WJA
Johnson, Jr., Ralph Wayne (RL) WJA
Kinstley, Art (RL) WJA
Piazza, Mary Elizabeth (RL) WJA
Pope, Charles WJA
Robertson, Cleavearn (RL) WJA
Smith, Velma Norris WJA
Williams, Linda WJA
c. Students from other annual conferences or denominations serving as local pastors and enrolled in a
school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3, ,4)? None
d. Students who have been certified as candidates in your annual conference and are serving as
local pastors in another annual conference while enrolled in a school of theology listed by the
University Senate (¶318.3) None
e. Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶366.4,
367, 369.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.) None
22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)?
Miller, Thomas Coy 09/04/12
Brown, Sandra Glenn 07/01/13 STA
Newton, Don 05/29/13 NAL
Casey, Kenneth 03/18/13 STA
Penick, Catherine 03/18/13 STA
Cline, Kevin Joseph HAT
Rencher, Jamie Ray 05/07/13 NAL
Dickson, Jan
Stepney, Godfrey 03/28/13 SEA
Kelly, Christopher 08/01/13
Wells, Rick 05/29/13 NAL
Porciello, Laurie 07/01/13 HAT
Williams, Sheldon 07/01/13 GWD
Malone, Viola 07/01/13 HAT
Matthews, Greg HAT
23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4)? Woodall, Diane L. BRO 05/05/13, Houston,
Reed BRO 05/05/13
24. What ordained ministers or provisional members from other Annual Conferences or Methodist
denominations are approved for appointment in the Annual Conference while retaining their
conference or denominational membership (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate Annual
Conference or denomination where membership is held. Indicate credential.)
a. Annual Conferences: Finger, Larry OE Memphis; Fischer, Alicia Kim OD Missouri
b. Other Methodist Denominations: Harrison, Ken OF/NAL MS Congregational Methodist;
Rickman, Bryan Cary OE/EJA Wesleyan
25. What clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved to serve appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Annual Conference while retaining their
denominational affiliation (¶¶331.8, 346.2)? (v) (Designate with an asterisk those who have been
accorded voting rights within the annual conference. Indicate credential.) Ayers, Margaret OF/WJA;
Harper, Gary OF/BRO; Harrison, Kenneth OF/NAL
26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where
membership is held.)
a. With vote (¶586.4 [v])? None
b. Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4) None
NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another conference,
list these persons in Question 40 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual
conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 27-39, whichever are
appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommodating conference.
27. Who are elected as associate members? ¶322 (v) (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question
27): McGough, Oscar Marion; Petermann, James Owen; Randall, Pamela Elaine Strawser
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28. Who are elected as provisional members and what seminary are they attending, if in school? (under
¶¶322.4, 324, 325)
a. Provisional Deacons under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c or ¶324.5?(v): Linda Jane Watts Garrett
2012
b. Provisional Elders under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b or ¶324.6 (v)); ¶ 322.4 (v 3/4)
Herring, Daniel
Bowen, Chadwick Duke 2012
Hoyle, Austin
Buford, Paulette
Leek, John Wesley Asbury
Coggins, Joe
Phillips, Nathan Asbury
DeDeaux, Ella Emory 2012
Truett, Jonathan
Fitzpatrick, Lavert
Weddle, Owen
Gossett, Dennis
29. Who are continued as provisional members, and in what year were they admitted to provisional
membership, and what seminary are they attending, if in school (¶326)?
a. In preparation for ordination as a deacon or elder? (¶326)
McGill II, Charles Kenneth PE 2012 Emory
Ashford, Tony PE
McGraw, Robert Allen PE 2011 MTS
Bailey, Jamie PE
Milo-Moultrie, Paula PE
Barfield, Mark Eric PE 2008 Asbury
Napier, Bennie PE
Becnel, Megan Grace PE 2012 Emory
Pepper, John Wesley PE 2010 MTS
Bradley, Kevin PE
Powe Jr., Douglas PE
Bray, Curtis PE
Rambo, William Thomas PE 2012 Asbury
Bullard, Adri Kaylin PE 2012 Vanderbilt
Schrickel, Anna Kristen Chipley PE 2012
Cuevas, Colby Uriah PE Asbury
Schultz, David Glenn PE 2011 MTS
Ford, Eddie Joe PE
Schwake, Ronald Lloyd PE 2008 MTS
Foretich, Stephanie PE
Swaim-Presley, Paige Katherine PE 2010
Grant, Erin Nichole PE 2009 Asbury
Emory
Grant Jr., Robert Wilson PE 2012 Asbury
Talbert, Catrena Nicole PE 2010
Haynes, Rickey Lynson PE 2010 MTS
Interdenominational Theo
Heath, Elaine PE
Thomas, Anzette Smith PE 2011 MTS
Long III, Jesse Francis PE MTS
Tollison, Jeffrey Myron PE 2011 MTS
Magee, Frenchye PE Duke
b. Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? (Indicate year) None
c. Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (Indicate year) No one
d. Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or denominations? (¶347) None
30. What ordained clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized
(¶348): (v) A person’s orders may be recognized when they are transferring their membership into
your annual conference from f Christian denomination. A person who is listed in Q.30 must also be
listed in either Q. 31 a or b, depending on the transfer status. Finger, Larry OE Memphis
31. What ordained clergy have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27):
a. As provisional members (¶347.3a,b)? (v) None
b. As local pastors (¶347.3a)? (v) Collette, Andy Charles
32. Who are elected as members in full connection? (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27.
Anyone appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 32-33 or 35, unless
the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 39 in a previous year.)
(v 2/3):
a. Deacons: Judy, Sherry Stanley; Kirby, Martha June
b. Elders
Cruz, Goyo De la
Bradley, Kevin Clyde
Fleming-Jones, Anna Elise
Bray, Curtis Lee
Haynes, Christopher Frank
Buchholz, David
Johnson III, Theon Lemure
Campos, Luz Marina
Klingenfus, Christopher Clayton
Carr, Perry Lincoln
McAlilly, Christopher Thomas
Corban, William Bradford
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Moore, Harrell James
White, Justin Warren
Yearber, Kevin Wilburn
Parker, Ryan Paul
Speegle, Jonathan Scott
33. Who are ordained as deacons and what seminary awarded their degree? Or, if their master’s degree is
not from a seminary, at what seminary did they complete the basic graduate theological studies?: (List
alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27)
a. After provisional membership (¶330)? (v 2/3) Judy, Sherry Stanley; Kirby, Martha June
b. Transfer from elder?(¶309) (v 2/3) None
34. Who are ordained as elders and what seminary awarded their degree?
a. After provisional membership? (¶335) (v 2/3)
Johnson III, Theon Lemure
Bradley, Kevin Clyde
Klingenfus, Christopher Clayton
Bray, Curtis Lee MTS
McAlilly, Christopher Thomas
Buchholz, David
Moore, Harrell James
Campos, Luz Marina
Parker, Ryan Paul
Carr, Perry Lincoln
Speegle, Jonathan Scott
Corban, William Bradford
Stokes, Jonathan Perkins
Cruz, Goyo De la
White, Justin Warren
Fleming-Jones, Anna Elise
Yearber, Kevin Wilburn
Haynes, Christopher Frank
b. Transfer from deacon? (¶309) (v 2/3) None
35. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶365)? (v) Haynes, Rickey
Lynson PE 1997
36. Who are readmitted (¶¶366-368 [v], ¶369 [v 2/3]): Cliff Burris FE, Pat Thompson FE, Davis
Carrothers FE
37. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶358.7): (v) None
38. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church
(¶¶347.1, 416.5, 635.2m)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question
27.) Mosley, Albert Elder East Pennsylvania 07/01/13; Eaton, Susan Nabors Deacon Kentucky
07/01/13; Holmes, Jackie AM Louisana 07/01/13
39. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabetically.
Indicate credential.) None
40. Who have been ordained as a courtesy to other conferences, after election by the other conference?
(See note preceding Question 27. Such courtesy elections or ordinations do not require transfer of
conference membership.)
a. Deacons? None
b. Elders? None
41. Who have been transferred out to other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church
(¶416.5)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.)
White, Gilbert Elder 07/01/13; Tashiro, Paul Yukio Elder 10/01/12
42. Who are discontinued as provisional members (¶327)? (v).
a. By expiration of eight-year time limit (¶ 327) None
b. By voluntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) None
c. By involuntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) None
d. By reaching Mandatory Retirement Age after December 31, 2012 (¶ 327.7) None
43. Who are on location?
a.Who has been granted honorable location (¶359.1)?
1. This year? (v) None
2. Previously?
Buckley, Marjorie 06/22/10 Oxford-University UMC
Cornelius, Michael Jr. 06/04/86 Lebanon UMC
Eakes, Fredrick Hugh 06/94
Gong, Siu Ying 1995
Grace, Whitney Ford 06/08/05
Hudson, C Nolen 06/89
Jenkins, Sherry Crandall 06/08/08
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Knighton, Wanda Lous 11/03/10
Loper, John Orville 06/92
McDole, William Davis 06/05/75
Monroe, Cathy Wells 06/14/06
Morrow Jr., Thomas Clark 06/15/91
Oliver Jr., Harrell Bufkin 06/15/91
Pittman, Thomas Franklin 06/96
Rosenkrans III, Duane Benjamin 1995
Rushing Jr., Charles Frank 06/01
Shaw, John Victor 07/01/07
White, Gilbert Edwin 07/01/13
b. Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶359.2) (Indicate date and
appointment.) None
c. Who has been placed on administrative location (¶360?
1. This year? (v) None
2. Previously? Brewer, Leland – RE – 06/95 HAT
44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶359.3)
a. This year? (v) Thomas, Mitchell
b. Previously? See previous Journals
45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶359.2)? (v) None
46. Who have had their conference membership terminated?
a. By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶361.1, .4)? (v) None
b. By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶361.2, .4)? (v) None
c. By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶361.3, .4; 2719.2)? (v) None
d. By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶354.12 )?
(v) None
e. By trial (¶2713)? None
47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶363.1d, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective
dates. Indicate credential.) Joe Reynolds 11/01/12-02/01/13 FE
48. Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided):
Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided)
a. What associate members have died during the year?
Effective: None
Retired: None
b. What provisional members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.)
Effective: None
Retired: None
c. What elders have died during the year?
Effective:
Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Hamlin, Wayland
06/04/1949
06/03/2012
Retired:
Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Anding, Robert E
03/17/13
Appleby Sr., William Franklin
06/20/28
11/06/12
Barefield Jr., Sam S.
06/16/12
Burton, Charles Henry
08/12/30
09//07/12
Heath, Herman Lester
03/18/13
Kates, Robert Lee
07/13/25
08/10/12
McCormick Jr., Martin Luther
06/15/22
12/12/12
McRaney Jr., Samuel
04/20/13
Morris Jr., Joseph Higgins
01/02/27
08/14/12
Shelly, Guss Jenkins
10/30/45
10/18/12
Skelton, George A.
04/04/22
05/31/12
Smith, Charles Edward
12/09/35
08/29/12
Story, Henry Gray (Hank)
01/01/33
10/04/12
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Strange, William A.
11/23/28
11/25/12
Townsend, James Albert
04/20/19
10/06/12
Walley Sr., C. Nelson
04/02/22
05/30/12
Wicker Jr., Richard F.
03/27/29
07/29/12
Williams, Jack
04/30/12
Youngblood, John Wesley
09/02/20
01/04/13
d. What deacons have died during the year?
Effective: None
Retired: None
e. What local pastors have died during the year?
Active:
Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Lowe, Barbara Ann
09/14/56
01/06/13
Perry, Billy James (Tupelo)1
Retired:
Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Bullock, Ernest Edward
12/9/34
06/24/12
Killingsworth, Howard M.
02/01/34
08/24/12
Mason, Donald G.
11/05/36
12/02/12
McKee, Howard
05/27/24
01/12/13
49. What provisional or ordained members (elders and deacons) have received appointments in other
Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this
Annual Conference (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? Name
Clergy Status Conference Where Appointed Appointment
Fuquay, David
FE
Florida
Dir. Higher Edu. & Min
Fuquay, Rwth Samson FE
Florida
Assoc, Dir. Clergy Exc.
Kaufman, Ann
FE
Memphis
Pickwick UMC
McCaskill, Brenda
FE
Nebraska
Faith UMC
Shrader, Michelle
FE
Western North Carolina
Myers Park UMC
Fink, Dennis
FE
Memphis
50. Who are the provisional, ordained members or associate members on leave of absence and for what
number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶354)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge
Conference where membership is held.)
a. Voluntary?
1. Personal, less than 5 years (¶354.2a 3) (v)
Beam-Ingram, Alicia
FD
06/19/12
Beam-Ingram, James FE
07/01/13
2. Personal, 5 years of more (¶354.2a 3) (v 2/3)
Name
Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference
Miskelly, William Hall FE
06/22/10
Columbus: First UMC
3. Family, less than 5 years (¶354.2b 3) (v)
Name
Clergy Status Date Effective
Charge Conference
Lablanc, Sandy
FD
05/15/13
McNair, Mark Jason
06/23/09
Clinton: First UMC
4. Family, 5 years or more (¶354.2b 3) (v 2/3) None
5. Transitional (¶354.2c) None
b. Involuntary? (¶ 355)? (v 2/3) None
51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶352)? (v) (Give date when this relation became effective; indicate credential.) Claire Dobbs FE Oxford University; Rob Hill FE Broadmeadow
52. Who have been granted medical leave due to medical or disabling conditions (¶357)? (v)
Dearman, Phillip Steven FE 07/01/12; Dial, Stephen G. FE 06/01/89; Eddie Kirby FE 07/01/13; Pruett,
Jeff FE 07/01/13; Samson, Tom L, FE 07/01/05; Joyner, Geoffrey FE 07/01/13
53. What members in full connection have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically giving full name—
first, middle, last—in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d),
indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under
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¶358.3, v 2/3)
Deacons
a. This year? Whited, Linda 03/20/13
b. Previously? See previous Journal.
Elders
a. This year?
Name
Date Effective
Borders, Clifton Rodney
12/31/12
Daniel Jr., Ray Neal
07/01/13
Gibbs, Anjohnette
07/01/13
Glass, Jim
07/01/13
Gordon Jr., Hardy Owen
07/01/13
Gordon, Prentiss McCarton
07/01/13
Hite, Barbara Owen
07/01/13
Horton, Eugene L.
07/01/13
Massingill, Walter Lamar
07/01/13
McDonald, Mitchell Granville
07/01/13
Owen, George Randolph
07/01/13
Patrick, Larry Glynn
07/01/13
Ragsdale, Dural
07/01/13
Ross, Sally Fran
07/01/13
Seefeld, Glenn
07/01/13
Thompson, Truman Edward
07/01/13
Travis, Annie Louise
07/01/13
Willoughby, David James
07/01/13
b.Previously? None
54. What associate members have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically giving full name-first, middle,
last-in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3)
a. This year?
Name
Date Effective
Bryant, Wilbert Charles
07/01/13
Williams, Theodore Roosevelt
07/01/13
Washburn, Sammy Joe
07/01/13
b. Previously? None
55. What provisional members have been retired before January 1, 2013 (¶358, 2008 Book of Discipline):
(Indicate credential. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the
effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3)
a. This year? (NOTE: Provisional members who reach mandatory retirement age and have not retired
by Jan. 1, 2013 shall be discontinued (¶ 327.7) and listed in Q. 42.) None
b. Previously? None
56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5):
a. This year?
Name
Date Effective
Elvina Barnes
07/01/13
Boyd, Franklin Lamar
07/01/13
Brooks, David
07/01/13
Burghard, Louis
07/01/13
Crawley, Jean W.
07/01/13
Forrest, Jimmy
07/01/13
McDonald, Cecele
07/01/13
b. Previously? None
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Elders in Full
Connection
Provisional
Deacons
Provisional
Elderss
Associate
Members
& Affiliate
Members
with Vote
Full-time Local
Pastors
Part-time Local
Pastors
Pastors and deacons whose primary
appointment is to a
Local Church
(¶¶331.1c, 339)
(76, 78c)
15
327
1
40
18
91
177
Deacons (in full
connection and
probationary (provisional)) serving
Beyond the Local
Church (¶331.1a, b)
(78a,b)
10
Categories
Deacons in
Full Connection
57. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference:
a. By appointment category and conference relationship?
(NOTES:
1. Where applicable, the question numbers on this report form corresponding to each category
have been placed in parenthesis following the category title. Where these question numbers
appear, the number reported in that category should agree with the number of names listed in
the corresponding questions.
2. For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows:
¶344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional
structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency.
¶344.1b): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement
by the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education
and Ministry.
¶344.1d): the number of clergy members appointed to other valid ministries, confirmed by a
two-thirds vote of the Annual Conference.
Note: Report those in extension ministry in one category only.
See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment
categories.)
Note: Those approved to serve as a local pastor, but not currently under appointment, are not
counted as clergy members of the conference.
1
Appointments to
Extension Ministries
(¶316.1; 344.1a, c)
(77a)
51
Appointments to
(¶316.1; 344.1b, c)
(77b)
15
Appointments to
(¶316.1; 344.1d)
(77c)
17
Provisional
Elderss
Associate
Members
& Affiliate
Members
with Vote
Full-time Local
Pastors
Part-time Local
Pastors
Appointed to Other
Annual Conferences
(49)
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Provisional
Deacons
Appointments to
Attend School
(¶331.3) (79)
Elders in Full
Connection
Deacons in
Full Connection
Categories
2
40
18
91
177
6
0
6
On Leave of
Absence (50a1, a2)
3
On Family Leave
(50a3, a4)
2
On Sabbatical Leave
(51)
2
On Medical Leave (52)
6
On Transitional
Leave (50a5)
0
Retired (53, 54, 55)
22
Total Number, Clergy
Members
55
Grand Total, All
Conference
Clergy Members
800
457
Note: Information on clergy by race and gender in the annual conference is available through the
General Council on Finance and Administration at www.gcfa.org.
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Part III - Certification in Specialized and Certified Ministry
Note: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL, and LM.
58. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry?
Black, Janis
Lay
Spiritual Formation
Bourn, Kimberly
Lay
Christian Education
Brown, Sandra Glenn
Lay Spiritual Formation
Downing, Carlotta Maria
Lay
Older Adult Ministry
Holland, Beth
Lay
Youth Ministry
Hooper, Mary Lloyd
Lay
Spiritual Formation
Martin, Jason C.
Lay
Youth Ministry
Robinson, Lindsey
FE
Spiritual Formation
Ross, Shellie
Lay
Youth Ministry
Shepherd, Jennifer L.
Lay
Spiritual Formation
Shepherd, Mark D.
Lay
Spiritual Formation
Stringer, William Terry
Lay
Spiritual Formation
Williams, Annie F.
Lay
Spiritual Formation
Williams, Becky Posey
Lay
Spiritual Formation
59. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk
those certified this year.)
Name
Clergy/Lay Status
Specialized Ministry
Biedenharn, Dorothy Clare
FE
Spiritual Formation
Braman, Diane Lynne *
FD
Spiritual Formation
Carr, Susannah
FE
Spiritual Formation
Casteel, Russell*
Lay
Camping Ministry
Douglas, Stacy Joe
FE
Music Ministry
Johnson, Sherry *
FD
Spiritual Formation
Jones, Frances Gail
Lay
Music Ministry
Larsen, Catherine Parker
FD
Christian Education
Miller, Thomas Emory
FD
Youth Ministry
Peden, Robert H.
FD
Music Ministry
Rickman, Linda Aaron
FD
Christian Education
Schloemer, Kaye Junkin
Lay
Christian Education; Evangelism
Watts, Linda Jane
PD
Spiritual Formation
Walker, Edgar J.
DM
Music Ministry
Whited, Linda Robinson
FD
Christian Education
60. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? None
61. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? None
62. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? None
Part IV - Certified Lay Ministry
(¶(¶ 271, and 666.10 The Book of Discipline)
63. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 271, and 666.10)? (List alphabetically giving full name—first,
middle, last—in that order, by district)? Jones, Preston MER
Part V - Diaconal Ministers
(Paragraph numbers in questions 65-72 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline)
64. Who constitute the Committee on Investigation (¶2703.3)? (v)
Principals: Joy Carr; Ed Walker
Alternates: Pat Fielder; Dorothy Townsend
65. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None
66. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None
67. Who have had their conference relationship as diaconal ministers terminated by Annual Conference
action (¶313.3)? (Under ¶313.3a, no vote; under ¶313.3b, v 2/3) None
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68. What diaconal ministers have died during the year?
a. Effective: None
b. Retired: None
69. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/
sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) None
70. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): None
71. Who have returned to active status from extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v)? None
72. Who have taken the retired relatiofnship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2):
(Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3)
a. This year? None
b. Previously? None
Part VI - Appointments and Concluding Business
73. Who are approved for less than full-time service?
a. What associate members, provisional, or full elders are approved for appointment to less than
full-time service, what is the total number of years for which such approval has been granted to
each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in one-quarter increments) is approval granted
(for purposes of equitable compensation claim and pension credit) ¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506)? (v 2/3,
after 8 years v 3/4):
Alman, Mervyn Jonathan EJA 3 ½
Dye, James NAL 7 ¾
Burris, Clifford SEA
Richardson, Chris Brooking BRO ¼
Coker, Hiram MER 1 ½
Watson, Douglas Monroe EJA 3 ¾
b. What deacons in full connection and provisional deacons are approved for appointment to less
than full-time service (¶331.7)?
Collins, Julie HAT ½
Leblanc, Andrew HAT ½
74. Who have been appointed as interim pastors under the provisions of ¶338.3 since the last session of
the annual conference, and for what period of time? Pat LudamWater Valley: First 3 months
75. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference session? (Attach
list. Include and identify Appointments Beyond the Local Church (Deacons) and Appointments to
Extension Ministries (Elders). Give effective dates of all changes.)
Anthony, Ronald
03/23/13
Moore, Dale
08/01/12
Jimmy Carr
10/01/12
Newsome, Burnell
01/02/13
Chambers, Shirley
04/01/12
Pepper, Jeep
11/25/12
Cuevas, Colby
01/01/13
Pope, Madelien
07/15/12
Flowers, Dawn
08/01/12
Price, George
04/01/13
Garvin, Elisabeth
10/01/12
Sibley, Judy
01/01/13
Hensarling, Heather
08/01/12
Smith, Deanna
07/01/12
Hillard, Terry
01/01/13
Tashiro, Paul Yukio
10/01/12
Hixon, Nance
11/06/12
Tate, Jerry
07/01/13
McAlilly, Bill
07/20/12
Ware, Dexter
08/01/12
McGraw, Robert
10/01/12
76. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed
to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year? See attached
appointments
77. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to
extension ministries for the ensuing year?
a. Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (¶344.1a, c)?
Webster, Wayne
District Superintendent
BRO
Lovett, Fitzgerald
District Ethnic Local Church
BRO
Newell, Frank Wesley Foundation - Co-Lin CC
BRO
Crosby, Johnny
Camp Wesley Pines
BRO
Pittman, Gregory
Wesley Foundation – SWCC
BRO
Stamps, Vera Hall
Alcorn State University
BRO
White, Victoria L.
EJA
Hicks, Mike
Associate Director, UM Foundation
EJA
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Lord, Gerald
GBHEM, Assoc. General Secretary
Fortiech, Stephanie
Assistant Chaplain for Univ Worship-Emory
Morris, Sam
Conference Evangelist
Gipson, Mattie D.
Keen, Steven Paul
District Staff
Pitts, Rachel
Wesley Foundation - MDCC
Bolden, Maxine
Wesley Foundation - MVSU
Bishop, Detra
Wesley Foundation - Holmes CC (Goodman)
Magee, Frenchye
Epworth School South Africa
Walker, Marjorie
Wesley Foundation – Holmes CC (Grenada)
Cessna, Trudy
District Staff
Cross, Cynthia
Flowers, Roger
Howse, Gary
Grace Network
Owen, Billy Norman
Taylor, Bruce
Wesley Foundation - ECCC
Bailey, Jamie
Wesley Foundation – EMCC
Hilliard, Terry
Wesley Foundation – MCC
Moore, John
Hensarling, Heather Kaye
Swaim-Presley, Paige
District Staff
Burnett, Carol
Moore Community House, Executive Director
Ray, Andy
Landfair, Sr., Ozell
Wesley Foundation – CCC
Travis, Annie
Rust College
Huffman, David
Wesley Foundation - NWCC
Garrott, William Johnson, Jr.
Approved Evangelist/New Church-Revitalization
Pepper, Doug
Approved Evangelist
Jackson, Embra
Griffith Jr., Hugh M.
MS State Univ. Wesley Foundation
Fuquay, David
Florida Conference, Ex Dir of Campus Ministries
Hillman, Adam Byrd
Pensions Liaison
Barnes, Jimmy
Foster, John T.
Wesley Foundation - ICC
Hathorn, Dale
Approved Evangelist
Vinson, Stephen
UM Assn of Health & Welfare Ministries
Alexander, Martha
Barksdale Foundation
Shelton, Connie
Rasberry, Henderson
Thompson, Timothy
Administrative Assistant to Bishop
Reiff, Joseph T.
Emory & Henry College
Robbins, James Richard
Center for Ministry Course of Study
Sims, Kordell Seantez
Wesley Foundation-JSU (Directory)
Youngblood, Rebecca
Director, Center for Ministry
b. To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (344.1b)?
Baker, Michael
US Navy
Leverette, Walter
US Navy
Stoglin, Richmond
US Marine Corp
Talbert, Catrena
US Army
Flowers, Roger
Wesley Hosp
Parker, Ryan Paul
Durham VA Medical Center
Cheney, Charlene Nicole
US Army
Young, Daniel
Riley Hospital for Children
Biedenharn, Dorothy Clare
East Jefferson Parish Hospital Lofton, Toby Eugene
Active Duty Army Chaplin
EJA
EJA
EJA
GWD
GWD
GWD
GWD
GWD
GWD
GWD
HAT
HAT
HAT
MER
MER
MER
MER
MER
NAL
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEN
SEN
SEN
SEN
SEN
SEN
STA
STA
STA
STA
TUP
TUP
TUP
TUP
WJA
WJA
WJA
WJA
WJA
WJA
WJA
WJA
BRO
BRO
GWD
HAT
HAT
HAT
MER
NAL
SEA
SEA
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Ranager, Joseph
Methodist HC Systems
SEN
King, Marvin
Morris Brown College
STA
Richardson, James
NMMC Hospice TUP
Armstrong, Terri
Traceway Retirement Community
TUP
Wilson, III, Earl
US Navy
WJA
c. To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶344.1d? (v 2/3)
Brooking Richardson, Christine
Hospice Ministries
BRO
Webster, Carolyn Fulgham
Local Pastor’s Peer Learning Groups
BRO
Blackwell, Sylvia
The One Foundation EJA
Crump, A.W.
Prof., Jackson State Univ.
EJA
Hall, John Robert
Holmes Community College
EJA
Mosley, Albert
Gammon
WJA
Payne, Nathan Joseph
Atlanta Regional Hospital
EJA
Owen, Dorothy Dale
North Atlanta Tri-Hospital
HAT
Parker, Ryan Paul
N Carolina Conf (Durham VA Med Ctr)
HAT
Sellers, David
Pine Grove Behav Health & Addict Services HAT
Dickson-Rishel, Dorothy
Memorial Hosp., Gulfport
SEA
Beasley, Zachery C.
Rust College (Adjunct Faculty)
SEN
Lobasso, Michael
Crossroads Hospice of Tennessee
SEN
Travis, Annie Louise
Rust College (Chaplain)
SEN
McAnally, Earl
Sanctuary Home Hospice TUP
Smith, Casey
American Family Association
TUP
Buchholz, David
Hinds Community College
WJA
White, David F.
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
WJA
Williams, Kristen Thresholds Counseling and Consulting
WJA
78. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and provisional) for the ensuing year?
a. Through non-United Methodist agencies and settings beyond the local church (¶331.1a)?
Ashton, Loye B.
Tougaloo College
EJA
Braman, Diane Lynne
Catholic Charities
WJA
Frazier, Walter L
Grace Counseling Center
WJA
b. Through United Methodist Church-related agencies and schools within the connectional structures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b)?
Garvin, Elisabeth Anne
WJA
Hutto, Patrick
Wesley Foundation - USM
HAT
Carr, Jimmy Lee
Mississippi Conference-Director Min Svcs
WJA
Johnson, Sherry Bryant
Associate Director
Center for Ministry
Jackson, MS
WJA
Miller, Thomas Emory
Director
Good Shepherd Center
Vicksburg, MS
WJA
Rollins, Felix Lloyd
Consultant Africa University Dev. Office
SEA
Watts, Jane
Center for Minstry
WJA
c. Within a local congregation, charge, or cooperative parish (¶331.1c)? See attached appointment
list
79. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose prime appointment is to attend school.)
Name
Clergy Status
School
Adams-Wilson, Jacob Dale
Duke
Foretich, Stephanie
PE
Gwinett Med Center Candler
Richardson, John
FE
University South AL
Smith, Dee
Tuscaloosa AL
Smith-Thomas, Anzette
PE
VA Hospital
Woodard, Susan
Pacifica Graduate Institute
80. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline]? None
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81. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as changes in pension credit
(¶1506.5), corrections or additions to matters reported in the “Business of the Annual Conference”
form in previous years, and legal name changes of clergy members and diaconal ministers.) None
82. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? June 3-8, 2013, Jackson,
MS
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C. 2013-2014 Appointments
Appointment Codes
DM Diaconal Minister
DRRetired Diaconal Minister
AFAffiliate Member
AMAssociate Member
PD Probationary (Provisional)
Deacon
FD Deacon in Full Connection
FEElder in Full Connection
PE Probationary (Provisional) Elder
OAAssociate Member of Other Annual Conference
OD Deacon Member of Other
Annual Conference
OEElder Member of Other
Annual Conference or
Other Methodist
Denomination
OP Probationary (Provisional)
Member of Other Annual
Conference
OF Full Member of Other
Denomination
RDRetired Deacon in Full
Connection
RERetired Full Elder
RARetired Associate Member
RPRetired Probationary (Provisional) Member
RLRetired Local Pastor
FL Full Time Local Pastor
PL Part Time Local Pastor
LMCertified Lay Minister
SYSupply Appointments
Brookhaven District
District Superintendent-H Wayne Webster
-FE(2)
Adams-Gregory Pittman -FE(4)
Barlow-TBS Ronnie Morgan-SY (1)
Barlow-Michael Lynn Assink -PL(21)
Barlow Circuit-Jerry Donnell Norrells -PL(2)
Barlow Circuit-Johnnie L Irving-PL(4)
Beauregard-Carl Smith -PL(12)
Bethel-Ivan Stuart Cray -PL(6)
Brandon Bay / St. James-Richard Andre Tillman
-PL(3)
Bridgeville Circuit-TBS Victor Willis Sr-SY (1)
Bridgeville Circuit-TBS Timothy Willis Sr-SY
(1)
Brookhaven: First-Warren Robert Coile -FE(2)
Brookhaven: Jackson Street-Ronald Andrew
Kitchens -FE(4)
Brookhaven: Kynett-Carolyn Fulgham Webster
-FD(1)
Bude-James L Wallace -FL(1)
Centreville-Robert W. Thornhill -FL(3)
Columbia Circuit-Orville Glenn Freeman
-AM(6)
Columbia Valley-Hub Chapel-David Joseph
Bryant -AM(6)
Columbia: First-Keith Dewayne Gaughf -FE(5)
Crystal Springs-David Scott Wright -FE(1)
Crystal Springs: New Zion-Lionel Fitzgerald
Lovett -FE(3)
Ebenezer-George A. Cutrer -PL(1)
Fayette-Community-Jimmy Aaron Lamb -PL(5)
Felder-William Floyd Atchison -FE(6)
Foxworth-Reed Houston -PL(2)
Gallman-TBS Ronnie Morgan-SY (1)
Georgetown-Providence-TBS
Gloster-Dexter Ware -FL(2)
Hazlehurst: First-Anna Elise Fleming-Jones
-FE(1)
Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai-Jackie Holmes -AM(1)
Hopewell(Wilkinson)-Toby Jones -PL(4)
Hopewell(Marion)-Tyler Rende Bridge -PL(7)
Johnston Chapel-David Lee Steveline -FL(1)
Kokomo- TBS Ryan Freeman-SY (3)
Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul-Selber Mae
McShepard -FE(1)
Liberty-Gary Harper -OF(3)
Liberty Circuit-Jesse Terrell-PL(4)
Lorman-TBS Dennis Lewellyn-SY(4)
Loyd Star: New Hope-Michael Edwin Lips -FE(2)
Magnolia: First-Joe Girling Felder -RL(4)
Magnolia: St. James-Ethel Hill Magee -PL(7)
Mallalieu-Michael D Hart -PL(2)
McComb: Centenary-James Lauren Porter
-FE(1)
McComb: Pearl River Ave-William Floyd
Atchison -FE(6)
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McComb: St. Paul-TBS Steve Willis Sr-SY(4)
Meadville-William Timothy Sisk -FE(1)
Monticello-Michael Porter Evans -FE(1)
Mount Carmel-TBS Michael Havard-SY(2)
Mt Pleasant-Adams-TBS Victor Willis Sr-SY(3)
Mt Pleasant-Adams-TBS Timothy Willis
Sr-SY(3)
Natchez: Grace-Nance Hixon -FL(2)
Natchez: Jefferson Street-John Marvin Kramer
-FE(2)
Natchez: Jefferson Street(Assoc)-John Wesley
Leek -PE(1)
Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston-Daniel Glen
Speed -FE(1)
Natchez: St Johns-Jimmy Lee McClinton -PL(3)
New Bethel / Oak Grove-Donald Lee Peters
-RL(2)
New Fork-Thirkield-Charles J D Tillman -RE(2)
New Fork-Thirkield-Brenda Cager -PL(4)
New Hebron / Bethesda-Eugene L Horton-RE
(1)
New Hope Memorial-Terry Thomas -PL(10)
Pisgah-Laurie H. Raborn -FL(1)
Pleasant Grove-Joe Kitchens -AM(1)
Pleasant Valley-Zion Ridge-Daniel Preston
-PL(6)
Roxie-TBS Randy Youngblood-SY(2)
Saint Mary’s-Mount Salem-Eddie C Spencer
-FL(3)
Sandy Hook-Ronald Scott Broughton -FL(4)
Sartinville-William Dennis Calcote -PL(6)
St. Paul(Franklin)-Jerry Donnell Norrells -PL(4)
Summit-Diane Woodall -PL(1)
Sweetwater-TBS Mark Allen-SY(3)
Tilton-Kevin Marcus Trantham -FE(3)
Tylertown-TBS Linda Fox-SY(1)
Union Church-Johnnie L Irving-PL(3)
Union Church-TBS Steve Willis Sr-SY(3)
Union Church-Johnnie L Irving-PL(3)
Washington-Church Hill-Robert N Armstrong
-FL(1)
Wesson: Decell Memorial-Frank Michael Newell
-FE(2)
White Oak-Joseph Crawford -FL(6)
Woodville-Macedonia-Joseph Caruthers -FL(2)
Extension Ministry
Brookhaven Dist(Ethn Local Church)-Fitzgerald
Lovett -FE(3)
Camp Wesley Pines(Dir)-Johnny J Crosby -FE(2)
Hospice Ministries(Chaplain)-Christine Brooking
Richardson -FE(2)
Local Pastor’s Peer Learning Groups(Dir)-Carolyn
Fulgham Webster-FD(2)
US Navy-Walter Norman Leverette -FE(26)
US Navy(Chaplain)-Michael Ray Baker -FE(11)
Wesley Fnd ASU(Dir)-Vera Hall -FE(8)
Wesley Fnd CoLin CC(Dir)-Frank Michael
Newell -FE(2)
Wesley Fnd SW CC(Dir)-Gregory Pittman
-FE(2)
Deaconness/Home Missioner
St. Andrew’s Mission-Earnestine VarnadoDeaconness
District Superintendent-Victoria Leigh White
-FE(3)
Andrew Chapel-Harrell Booth Poole-RE(14)
Bellwether-John Hugh Tate-FE(7)
Brandon: First(Senior)-Mitchell B. HedgepethFE(1)
Brandon: First(Assoc)-Owen Ainsworth
Weddle-PE(1)
Brandon: The Pointe(Senior)-James Howard
Taylor III-FE(5)
Brandon: The Pointe(Assoc)-Todd Andrew
Sanders-FE(4)
Brandon: Trinity-Delmar Wayne Bass-FE(2)
Braxton-Hiram J. Coker-FE(1)
Burns-Gasque Chapel-Pleasant Hill-Douglas
Monroe Watson-FE(5)
Canton-Kevin Andrew Carter-FE(1)
Canton: First-Charles Joseph Landrum-FE(8)
Carthage: First-Keith Russell Keeton-FE(2)
Carthage: Greenwood Chapel-Craig Baxton
-PL(1)
Carthage: Wesley Chapel-Craig Baxton-PL(1)
Crossgates(Senior)-Allison Stacey Parvin-FE(2)
Crossgates(Assoc)-Allison Carr Dickerson-FD(6)
D’Lo-Bethany-Adri Bullard-PE(2)
Drakes-Glenn Albert Hoskins-PL(10)
EJA Hispanic Ministry-Danny Campbell-FL(3)
Evergreen-Edward Charles Moses, Sr.-FE(1)
Fannin-Harold Claude (Rusty) White-FE(1)
Florence: Marvin-Robert Elver Murden-FE(3)
Forest-Robert Paul McDonald-FE(2)
Forest Charge-Anthony A Ashford-PE(3)
Forest Grove-TBS Jerry Farr-SY(1)
Freeny-Sebastopol-James Minor Matheny-RE(3)
Greenfield-Jeffrey Myron Tollison-PE(1)
Green Grove-Dino Terrell-PL(8)
Greer Chapel-Haywood Isaac Hannah-FL(1)
Harrisville-Larry Keith Sappington-FL(6)
Holly Bush-Gary Hilton Knight-RE(6)
Homewood-Milton Glenn Koon-PL(3)
High Hill/Carr-Henry Eugene Banes-RE(4)
Independence-Milford Gordon(Buddy) BaylissRL(2)
Jackson: Christ(Senior)Robert Elliott RamboFE(1)
Jackson: Christ(Assoc)-John Charles Meador
Jr-FE(6)
Jackson: Christ(Assoc)-Frank Thompson HaynesPE(2)
Jackson: Christ(Assoc)-Brister Calvin
Cosnahan -FL(1)
Jackson: St. Mark’s(Senior)-Robert Noel GillFE(4)
Jackson: St. Mark’s(Music)-Sandra Lynn Perkins
Thomas-FD(18)
Jackson: St. Mark’s(Assoc)-Jeffrey Christian
Nesbit-FL(2)
Jackson: St. Mark’s(Children)-Karie Sue
McCaleb-FD(1)
Johnson Chapel-Anthony Riley-PL(1)
Kalem-Rufus Merle Herrington, Jr-PL(1)
Lena-Keith Russell Keeton-FE(1)
Lillian Circuit-E J Shepard-PL(5)
Lodebar-Mervyn Jonathan Altman-FE(5)
Lone Pine-Bryan Cary Rickman-OE(2)
Madden-Barbara Taylor-PL(2)
Madison (Senior)-James Peter Genesse-FE(5)
Madison(Assoc)-Linda Aaron Rickman-FD(3)
Madison: St. Matthew’s (Senior)-David Wesley
Carroll-FE(5)
Madison: St. Matthew’s(Assoc)-Helen Kimberly
Parker-FD(8)
Madison: St. Matthew’s(Assoc)-Matthew Allan
Hall-FL(3)
Magee: First-Thomas Gene Jennings-FE(1)
Mendenhall-Hiram J. Coker, Jr.-FE(1)
Monterey-John Robert Hall-FE(5)
Morton: Christian Banner-Robert Carroll
Sr-PL(4)
Morton: New Chapel-Dino Terrell-PL(5)
Morton: First-Gary Arthur Glazier-AM(4)
Mount Pleasant-James Earl Shavers-PL(5)
Mountain Ridge-Terry J Jordan-PL(5)
Pearl: First-Kelly Eugene Pope-RE(3)
Pearl: McLaurin Heights-Vicki Watkins
Landrum-FE(1)
Pelahatchie: First-Gulde-Carol Lynette LittleFE(3)
Pelahatchie: Little Zion-Robert Brown-FE(2)
Puckett-Jeffrey Myron Tollison-PE(1)
Raleigh-Unity-Dianne Powell Harms-RD(5)
Rexford-Larry Keith Sappington-FL(6)
Rials Creek-Robert Steven Webb-FL(2)
Richland-James Colon Twiner-RE(4)
Ridgeland: First-Thomas W Sorrell-FE(6)
Sharon-James Rayford Woodrick Sr-RE(3)
Shiloh-James Ronald McDougald-FE(3)
Singleton-Marshall Jenkins-RE(2)
St. James-Delmar Wayne Bass-FE(2)
Taylorsville: First-Bethel-Stanley Charles LobinFL(3)
Thornton Chapel-Charles Joseph Landrum-FE(8)
Walnut Grove-Barbara Taylor-PL(2)
Wesleyanna-Adri Bullard-PE(2)
Extension Ministry
Assoc General Secretary(GBHEM)-Gerald
Douglas Lord-FE(4)
UM Foundation(Associate Director)-Mike
Hicks-FE(1)
Asst. Chaplain/Emory Univ.-Stephanie Camille
Foretich-PE(2)
Atlanta Reg Hospl(Emrg)-Nathan Joseph PayneFE(20)
California-Nevada Conference (346.1)-Theon
Lemure Johnson, III-FE(2)
Conference Evangelist(344.1a)-Samuel O
Morris-FE(1)
Holmes Community College-John Robert HallFE(9)
Jackson State University-Alfonso
Wadsworth(AW) Crump Jr-FE(10)
North Georgia Conf(346.1)-George Robert
Gary(Bert) Jr-FE(3)
The One Foundation-Sylvia S Blackwell-FE(5)
Deacons Appointed Beyond the Local Church
Consultant for Spiritual Formation, Center for
Ministry-Jane Watts-PD(1)
Tougaloo College(Professor)-Loye B. AshtonFD(7)
Student Appointments(2012 Book of Discipline
¶338.4 and ¶416.6)
Gwinett Med Center-CPE-Stephanie Camille
Foretich -PE(2)
Greenwood District
District Superintendent-Mattie D Gipson
-FE(3)
Acona-Black Hawk-Enon-Ricky Lloyd Reece
-FL(10)
Avon-Glen Allan-Raymond Anthony
McDonald -FE(1)
Barlow-Eddie Joe Ford -PE(2)
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Barwick-Juanita W Cook -PL(4)
Belzoni Circuit-Anjohnette W Gibbs -RE(26)
Belzoni: First/Silver City-John Anthon Maki
-FE(3)
Benoit-Pace-Luther Moloy Robertson -FE(3)
Binford Chapel-James Earp Forrest -PL(11)
Boyle-Linn-TBS Jeremy Funderburk-SY(1)
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Carrollton-Michael Dewayne Evans -FL(2)
Chapel Hill-Jack Wesley Marshall -FL(5)
Cleveland: First-Barry Dale Dickerson -FE(3)
Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel-Darian
Elise Duckworth -FE(2)
Columbiana-Midway-Robert Louis King
Sr-RL(11)
Drew-Glenn E Seefeld -RE(1)
Durant: First-West-TBS David Bryant CainSY(2)
Durant: First-West-TBS Jerry Clayton TateSY(2)
Ebenezer (Holmes)-Earl Jack Wooten III-FL(7)
Ebenezer: Mt. Zion-Juanita W Cook -PL(5)
Epworth-Eddie Joe Ford -PE(2)
Galilee Treadwell-Gary Hampton -FL(3)
Georgeville-Terry Williams -PL(6)
Glendora-Mary Ruth Hutson -FE(6)
Goodman-Carl Wayne Grubbs -RE(2)
Greenville: First-Walter E Goldsmith -FE(2)
Greenville: Grace-Lauren J Porter -FE(1)
Greenville: Revels-Mark Anthony Jones -PL(3)
Greenville: Trinity-TBS Matthew Park Neff
III-SY(2)
Greenwood: Decell-Robert L Cartlidge -RL(21)
Greenwood: First-Valley Hill-Bradford E
Hodges -FE(1)
Greenwood: St. John’s-Billy Ray Stonestreet
-FE(5)
Greenwood: Wesley-Steven Grant Owens
-FE(1)
Grenada: First-Thomas Lee Potter -FE(3)
Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs-Jack Wesley
Marshall -FL(6)
Grenada: Vincent-Marjorie Walker -FE(1)
Holcomb-Rickey Lee Shepherd -PL(8)
Hollandale-Chester Gordon (CJ) Caufield
Jr-FL(1)
Indianola: Christ-Nellie Virginia Maki -FE(3)
Indianola: First-Chancellor Pope May -PE(2)
Indianola: First-Stephen Lawrence Sparks -FE(4)
Indianola: First-Elisha Allen Bailey Jr-RE(26)
Indianola: Rasberry-Paulette Buford -PE(1)
Inverness-Isola-Grover Cleveland Glenn IIIFE(6)
Itta Bena: First-Billy Ray Stonestreet -FE(5)
Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel-Maxine Simmons
Bolden -FE(3)
John Wesley-Walden Chapel-Detra Bishop
-FL(3)
Kilmichael Parish-William Garner Johnson
-FE(3)
Leland-Lauren J Porter -FE(1)
Lexington: First-Earl Jack Wooten III-FL(7)
Martin Grove-James L Ross -PL(17)
Merigold-Barry Dale Dickerson -FE(3)
Minter City-TBS Steven Craig Holtz-SY(2)
Moorhead-Sunflower-Veronica Kay Pritchard
-FL(3)
Mound Bayou: Wesley-TBS Kenyun LaCale
Johnson-SY(8)
Poplar Springs-Good Hope-Johnny Lee Collins
-RL(18)
Rollins-Willie Williams -PL(12)
Rosedale-Gunnison-Diane Moore Elliott -PL(2)
Ruleville Circuit-Claude Raine -RL(19)
Ruleville: First-Mary Ruth Hutson -FE(6)
Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion-Benton Curtis
Tanner -PL(11)
Shaw-Nellie Virginia Maki -FE(3)
Sidon-Michael Dewayne Evans -FL(2)
Spring Grove-Rocky Hill-Walter Camp Hughley
-RE(9)
Spring Hill-Gary Hampton -FL(1)
Union Memorial-Olivear Herron -PL(2)
Vaiden-Finis P Beauchamp -PL(1)
Vaiden: Haven-TBS Johnny Earl Davis-SY(4)
Winona: Moore Memorial-New Hope-Steven
Paul Keen -FE(3)
Carrollton:Vincent-Annie Williams -PL(1)
Winona:Haven -Ada Clay Williams Miller -FE(8)
Extension Ministry
Epworth School, S Africa-Frenchye Dionne
Magee -PE(2)
Greenwood District(Staff)-Steven Paul(Rusty)
Keen -FE(3)
US Marine Corp(Chaplain)-Richmond E Stoglin
-FE(8)
Wesley Fnd HCC(Grenada)-Marjorie WalkerFE(1)
Wesley Fnd HCC(Goodman)-Detra BishopFL(2)
Wesley Fnd MDCC-Rachel Evelyn Pitts -FE(12)
Wesley Fnd MVSU(Dir)-Maxine Simmons
Bolden -FE(3)
District Superintendent-Cynthia Ashford Cross
-FE(1)
Antioch-Mark Eric Barfield -PE(1)
Asbury-Andrew Thomas Stoddard -FE(4)
Bassfield-Glenn Shows -PL(5)
Batson-TBS Richard Tapp-SY(12)
Bay Springs-David Joe Slaughter -FE(5)
Bay Springs Circuit-Shirley Chambers -FL(1)
Beaumont: Bolton Chapel-John Allen Williams
Jr-PL(3)
Boyles Chapel- Hugh Holder-Cummings(Co
Pastor)-RE(1)
Boyles Chapel-Dixie Hold-Cummings(Co
Pastor)-RE(1)
Buckatunna-Jesse F Long -PE(4)
Carson-Kelvin Dwayne Mayo-FL(1)
Cedar Grove-Sylvarena-Don M Harrison -RL(4)
Chapel Hill-TBS Teresa Millsap-SY(1)
Clara-Jesse Francis Long III-PE(11)
Collins-Harold Roger Puhr -FE(5)
Dixie-Bobby L Brewer -FL(9)
Dudley Chapel-TBS Lou Eva Hughes-SY(1)
Ellisville: First-William Gregory Ducker -FE(1)
Eminence-Harold Roger Puhr -FE(5)
Fairfield-Billy Joe Hayes -RE(6)
Gitano-Arthur Allen King-FE(1)
Goodhope-Glenn Shows -PL(2)
Hattiesburg: Court Street-William Bradford
Corban -FE(2)
Hattiesburg: Glendale-Roger A Flowers -FE(15)
Hattiesburg: Grandview-TBS Todd BradleySY(1)
Hattiesburg: Heritage(Assoc)-Scot Jones -FL(4)
Hattiesburg: Heritage-Thomas Elton Artmann
Jr-FE(14)
Hattiesburg: Heritage(Assoc)-Andrew LeBlancFD(3)
Hattiesburg: Heritage(Assoc)-Nathan Phillips
-PE(1)
Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel-Linda Faye DixonFE(4)
Hattiesburg: Main Street-Paul Douglas Roller
-FE(3)
Hattiesburg: Main Street-Linda Faye Dixon
-FE(5)
Hattiesburg: Main Street-Vicki Loflin Hughes
-FE(8)
Hattiesburg: Main Street-Edgar Walker -DM(25)
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights-Susan Nabors
Eaton -FD(1)
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights-Julie P Collins
-FD(2)
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Senior)-Thomas
Edwin Rester -FE(8)
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Assoc)-Julian
Lamar Davis Jr.-FD(9)
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Assoc)-David
Carey Sellers -FE(9)
Hattiesburg: St. John-Victoria Sizemore-BaldwinFE(2)
Hattiesburg: St. John(Assoc)-Shandoya Gray
-PL(3)
Hattiesburg: St. Paul-Victoria Sizemore-Baldwin
-FE(2)
Hebron-W Z Manning -RL(6)
Hebron (Wayne Cty)-Randy G James -FL(11)
Heidelberg-Joe C Lofton -RE(7)
Hickory Grove-Samuel O Napier -FL(3)
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Holders-Stephen E Tillman -RL(2)
Laurel: First-Robert Mark Anderson -FE(1)
Laurel: Franklin-Christopher Clayton Klingenfus
-FE(3)
Laurel: Kingston-John Willis Cochran -RE(4)
Laurel: Mallalieu-Irvin C King -FL(1)
Laurel: St. Paul-Johniel Henry-FE(2)
Laurel: West Laurel-Arthur Allen King -FE(1)
Louin-Read’s Chapel-Leonard A Beatty -PL(10)
Lumberton Circuit-Claude D Phillips -RL(20)
Lumberton-Maxie-Joseph Herbert Cothen IIIFE(5)
McLain-Leaf-James Edwards -RE(22)
McLain(Assoc)-Madelien Pope-PL(2)
McLain Circuit-J W Crawley -RL(1)
McLaurin-Ray E Crawford -RL(12)
Mize-Loyal Glenn Howell -RE(8)
Montrose-Garlandville-TBS Joe Edward
Garvin-SY(7)
Moselle-Timothy Terry Beard -RE(3)
Mount Olive-Jerry Bostick Beam -RE(2)
Mount Olive (Jones County)-Timothy Terry
Beard -RE(2)
Mount Olive: St. James-Llewellyn Corneal
Peyton -PL(3)
Mount Zion-Billy Joe Hayes -RE(8)
New Augusta-Beaumont-Howard Lips Jr-RP(3)
Oakdale-Diana Maureen Baker Deaton -FL(2)
Oak Grove-Charles Christopher Young -FE(3)
Ovett-William C McLaurin -PL(3)
Paulding-Arthur Louis Johnson -FE(5)
Petal-Daniel Herring -PE(1)
Philadelphia-Mark Eric Barfield -PE(1)
Pleasant Grove-Randy G James -FL(13)
Pleasant Valley-Delicia Henderson -PL(1)
Prentiss-Santee-Charles Session Polk -RE(3)
Prentiss-Santee(Assoc)-David Wilson -FL(1)
Providence-Jesse F Long -PE(4)
Purvis-Talowah-Timothy Thomas Prather -FE(3)
Richton-Amy Pearson Roller -FE(3)
Sand Hill-Elbert Lavon Smith -PL(8)
Seminary-Diana Maureen Baker Deaton -FL(2)
State Line-David Alan Hill -FE(4)
Stringer-Old Bay Springs-Charles Ovee Cornell
-FL(2)
Sumrall-Hongsik Yoo -FE(3)
Vossburg-Joe C Lofton -RE(7)
Wayne County Circuit-Jody L Smith -PL(13)
Wayne Haven/Mamie C Weaver MemorialHugh Holder-Cummings(co pastor)-RE(1)
Wayne Haven/Mamie C Weaver MemorialDixie Hold-Cummings(co pastor)-RE(1)
Waynesboro: First-David Alan Hill -FE(4)
Waynesboro: Frostbridge-Carl Ezekiel Jackson
-AM(3)
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Waynesboro: Mt. Zion/Pleasant Ridge-TBS
Calvin Johnson-SY(5)
Wesley Chapel-Annie McLean -PL(3)
Williamsburg-Lone Star-David Wilson-FL(2)
Williamsburg-Lone Star(Assoc)-Kelvin Dwayne
Mayo -FL(1)
Winchester-Hugh Holder-Cummings(co pastor)RE(1)
Winchester-Dixie Hold-Cummings(co pastor)RE(1)
Extension Ministry
District Support Staff-Gertrude E. CessnaRL(1)
Memphis Conf(Christ UMC)-Larry Shane
Stanford(346.1) -FE(3)
N Carolina Conf(Durham VA Med CenterSupervisory Resident)344.1.b-Ryan Paul
Parker-FE(1)
Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction
Services(Spiritual Coord)-David Carey Sellers
-FE(3)
St. Joseph Hospital(Chaplain)-Dorothy Dale
Owen-FE(25)
US Army(Chaplain)-Catrena Nicole Talbert
-PE(3)
Wesley Hospital(Chaplain)-Roger A Flowers
-FE(29)
Deacons Serving Beyond the Local Church
Wesley Fnd USM(Dir)-Warren Patrick Hutto
-FD(4)
¶338.4 and ¶416.6)
Univ South AL-John Richardson-FE(1)
United Methodist Women-Office of Deaconess
& Home Missioner(Exec for Community
Relations Program)-Michael Scott VickeryHome Missioner(1)
CUMAC-Patterson, NH-Mollie Vickery
-Deaconness(1)
Meridian District
District Superintendent-Billy Norman Owen
-FE(3)
Andrew Chapel-William Hilton Dowling
Sr-FE(2)
Bethel-Hubert Rutherford Sr-RA(20)
Bethel-James Chapel-Lonnie Nicholson Sr.RL(15)
Big Oak-TBS Ben Jones-SY(1)
Chunky-Lewis May -RL(1)
Cleveland Charge-Gilman DeWayne Warren
-FE(3)
Cokers Chapel-Larry Davis Wilkinson Sr-RA(3)
Cokers Chapel-David C Keller -RA(3)
Collinsville-Thomas Alan Randall -AM(8)
Concord-Charles E Waddell -FE(3)
Cooks Chapel Mars Hill-Granville Mitchell
McDonald -RE(1)
Coopers Chapel-John Wesley Pepper -PE(2)
Cornerstone-St. Elizabeth-Martha Marie Coffee
Williams -FE(3)
Coy-Stallo-Creighton Delon White -FE(3)
Daleville: St. Mark-Terry Roberts -PL(1)
Daleville-Terry Hilliard-FE(2)
Decatur-Bruce Lynn Taylor -FE(5)
DeKalb Circuit-William Clay Farr -FL(1)
DeKalb Parish-Ever Jean Burt -FE(4)
DeKalb-Union-Jeffrey Michael Sims -FL(1)
Desoto-Quitman Circuit-Albert Shields Jr.-PL(2)
Desoto-Shubuta Parish-Johnny Rankin -FL(4)
Elizabeth-Lauderdale: Pleasant Grove-TBS
Preston Jones-CLM
Enterprise-Charles E Waddell -FE(3)
Enterprise Circuit-James William Hare -RL(10)
Meridian:Haven-Kathy Price -FL(1)
Crandall-Hopewell-TBS
Lake Charge-Bennie Kay Napier -PE(2)
Lake Circuit-Kerry Johnson -PL(5)
Lauderdale-Gary Lee Howse -FE(3)
Lynville-Mellen-Christopher Mark Gully -PL(6)
Marion-George A Pugh-FE(2)
Meridian: Central-John Mark Branning -FE(1)
Meridian: Central(Assoc)-Robert H. PedenFD(19)
Meridian: Central(Assoc)-Tommy D GilbertRE(20)
Meridian: Central(Assoc)-Dennis Gossett
-PE(1)
Meridian: College Park-Kenneth R Owen -FL(7)
Meridian: Druid Hills-Lost Gap-Joseph Harry
Reynolds -FE(1)
Meridian: Hawkins Memorial/Suqualena-Walton
Eddie Edwards -FL(5)
Meridian: Oak Grove-Jonathan Tullos -PL(1)
Meridian: Pilgrim Hill-Samuel Napoleon
Anderson-FL(7)
Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive-Larry Hudson
Hilliard -FE(4)
Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive-Terry Lynn
Hilliard -FE(3)
Meridian: St. Paul-Elbrist Mason -FE(2)
Meridian: Wesley-Pamela Elaine Stewser Randall
-AM(2)
MS UM Choctaw Mission-TBS Alvis Holmes
Styron-SY(2)
MS UM Choctaw Mission-Daniel Lee Tubby
-PL(11)
Newton First/Hickory-Jesse Wayne Napier -FE(2)
North Bend-Charles Rayner Luke -PL(10)
Pachuta-Earle Bryan Carrubba -FE(2)
Philadelphia Parish-Peggy Ann Gibson -FE(3)
Philadelphia Southside-Hope-H Owen Gordon
Jr-RE(1)
Philadelphia: First-Henrys Chapel-Fred Shell
Britton -FE(9)
Pleasant Grove-Lynne Elizabeth Anderson
-PL(12)
Pleasant Hill-Richard C Williams -AM(3)
Poplar Springs-TBS Buddy Cox-SY(1)
Porterville-Charles Alfred Robbins -RE(14)
Preston-Deemer-Bennie Arthur Pollock -RL(15)
Quitman: First-Mark E Covington -FE(3)
Shubuta-Ronald A. Stanley -RE(3)
Quitman: Grace-TBS Sidney Luvene-SY(1)
Rose Hill-David Wayne Taylor -RL(5)
Rose Hill-Phillip Smith -RL(5)
Rose Hill-Garlandville-Theodore Cole Sr-PL(14)
Sageville-Pamela Elaine Strawser Randall
-AM(7)
Sandtown-David Ronald Upshaw Jr-FL(4)
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Scooba Circuit-Clifford A Pollock -FL(2)
Scooba-Binnsville-James Leo Bailey Jr.-PE(5)
Shubuta Parish-Mack Arthur Chambers -PL(2)
Spring Hill-Paul L Raley -PL(31)
St. John-TBS Cecil Scarborough-SY(1)
St. Matthew-Charlotte Malone -PL(2)
St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley Chapel-Tanya Yvette
Edwards-Evans -FE(2)
Stonewall-James M. Hall -FL(3)
Sylvester-Wesley Chapel-Jimmy David Jones
-FL(2)
Tabernacle-Willie A Kinslow -PL(5)
Union-Mt. Zion-Dale Edward Moore -FL(2)
Wesley Chapel-George A Pugh-FE(2)
Extension Ministry
Grace Network-Gary Lee Howse -FE(6)
US Army(Chaplain)-Charlene Nicole Cheney
-FE(5)
Wesley Fnd ECCC(Dir)-Bruce Lynn Taylor
-FE(5)
Wesley Fnd EMCC-James Leo Bailey Jr.-PE(2)
Wesley Fnd MCC-Terry Hilliard -FE(3)
New Albany District
District Superintendent-John Clark Moore
-FE(2)
Abbeville-Bobby Earl Dailey -FE(2)
Abbeville-Marvin Quarles -PL(5)
Ailesville-Mary Ann Veasley -PL(5)
Asbury-Robert Milton McCoy -RA(6)
Ashland-William Vance Kemp -RE(19)
Baldwyn First-James Owen Petermann -AM(1)
Belmont-Neville Sidney Vanderburg -PL(1)
Bethel-Jerry Buchannan Kelly -RL(13)
Blue Mountain-Jerry Wayne Bonds -PL(7)
Booneville: Christ-Lebanon-Walter Downs
-FL(4)
Booneville: First-David L Lowery -FE(4)
Booneville: Grace/Thrasher-Kevin Wilburn
Yearber -FE(4)
Carolina-Pisgah-Kerry Lee Powell -FE(4)
Corinth: Box Chapel-Annie Reynolds Ferguson
-FL(2)
Corinth: Christ-Danny Ray Rowland -RE(3)
Corinth: First-Roger R Shock -FE(1)
Corinth: Gaines Chapel-Mickey Trey Lambert
-FE(1)
Corinth: Mt. Moriah-Jonathan McNeil Lowry
Parker -PL(4)
Crossroads-Danny Ray Rowland -RE(3)
East Prentiss Parish-David Olen English -PL(2)
Falkner-Anita Wilburn Lawson -PL(1)
Golden Chapel-Old Bethel-Nathan Hodum
-PL(1)
Hickory Flat-Doyle O’Neal Vick -PL(3)
Hopewell-Jonathan Cagle-PL(2)
Indian Springs-TBS Rick Wells-SY(1)
Ingomar-Mt. Zion-Brad Trayser Sartor -FL(3)
Iuka: First-Jon Sheldon Kaufman -FE(7)
Iuka: North-TBS
Iuka: South-Aubrey Lindon Boren -RE(7)
Iuka: South(Spring Hill) (Assoc)-TBS J B
Burns-SY(10)
Iuka: West-Charles Ronnie Goodwin -RE(3)
Iuka: West-Larry E Dollar -PL(3)
Jumpertown-Jason Wayne Franklin -FE(5)
Kossuth-Pleasant Hill-Charles Kenneth McGill
II-PE(3)
Lafayette Central Parish-Eugene Venable
Bramlett Jr.-PL(1)
Liberty-Jimmy Milton Glover -RL(4)
Mt Pleasant-Brownfield-Larry Finger -OR(3)
Myrtle-Ebenezer-Eugene Hunter Stockstill -FE(2)
New Albany: Bethlehem-Paul Jeffrey Lawrence
-FE(11)
New Albany: Calvary-Gregory Albert Forbus
-FL(1)
New Albany: First-(Assoc) Anna KristenChipley Schrickel -PE(3)
New Albany: First-Barry Lee Male Jr-FE(5)
New Albany: Glenfield-TBS Joshua Tate-SY(1)
New Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary-Wilfred Thomas
Mayfield -FE(25)
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Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill(Assoc)-Marvin Jean
Gipson -PL(8)
Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill-Chris Carone
Diggs -FL(1)
Oxford: East-Donnie Williams-PL(1)
Oxford: Oxford-University(Assoc)-Claire
Elizabeth Dobbs -FE(10)
Oxford: Oxford-University(Assoc)-Greg SmithFL(1)
Oxford: Oxford-University(Senior)-Warren C
Black Jr-FE(18)
Oxford: St Andrews-William Alford Barksdale
Jr-FE(2)
Potts Camp-TBS Don Newton-SY(1)
Ripley: Adkins Chapel-Union Grove-James W
Dye -FE(13)
Ripley: First-Jason Edward Harms -FE(4)
Ripley: Moses Chapel-Joseph Lex Stone
Sr-RL(11)
Ripley: St. Paul-Joseph Lex Stone Sr-RL(19)
Shady Grove(Corinth)-TBS Danny EstesSY(1)
Taylor-Rebecca Annette Ford -PL(19)
Tippah Circuit-Mark Scott Falgout -FL(4)
Tippah East Parish(Lowery)-TBS Kenneth
Harrison-OF(1)
Tippah East Parish-Early Michael Shelton -PL(28)
Tishomingo South-Timothy Wayne Hankins
-FL(4)
Tishomingo Trinity-Charles Kenneth McGill
-PL(8)
Union West-Daniel Sean Darling -PL(1)
Walnut-TBS Morgan Spencer-SY(1)
Wheeler-Meadow Creek-Ricky Hugh Bishop
-FL(5)
Extension Ministry
AL-West FL Conf-Jimmy Michael Boone(346.1)FE(5)
Memphis Conf-Ann Kaufman(346.1)-FE(1)
Riley Hospital for Children(Chaplain)-J Daniel
Young -FE(15)
Wesley Fnd Ole Miss-William Edward WillisFD(4)
NAL Dist Prog Coord-Lou Ann StaggsDeaconness(13)
Seashore District
District Superintendent-Heather Kaye
Hensarling -FE(2)
Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge-Harrell
James Moore -FE(3)
Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem-Matthew
Leo Larry Pharis -FE(2)
New Zion-TBS
Antioch - Pine Grove-Hollis McGehee -PL(1)
Bay St. Louis: Main Street-Dawn Douglas Flowers
-FE(2)
Bay St. Louis: Valena C. Jones-Holmes ChapelBobby McGill -FE(20)
Big Point-Rosedale-Charles Andrew Collette
-FL(4)
Biloxi: Beauvoir-Michelle Ke Bailey -FE(6)
Biloxi: First-Tony Dale Pounders -FE(1)
Biloxi: Heritage-Sara Nell Bevill -FE(2)
Biloxi: Leggett Memorial-Rachel Benefield-Pfaff
-FE(2)
Biloxi: St. Paul-Lindsey R. Robinson -FE(7)
Bolton Chapel-Shirley Ann Fairley -PL(4)
Bonnie Chapel-David B Greer -RE(1)
Byrd-Wesley-Larry L. Pickering -FL(4)
Caswell Springs-Brian Francis Scott -FE(5)
Cedar Lake-Garry Evan Ruff -FE(6)
Clermont Harbor-Richard F Handy -PL(4)
Coalville-Len Edward McRaney -FE(1)
Delisle: Mt. Zion-Ella Hall DeDeaux -PE(1)
Diamondhead-Oscar Marion McGough -AM(4)
Fayard Chapel-William Neve Milsted -PL(7)
Gateway-Donald Lee Russell -RE(2)
Gautier: First-James Melvin Salter -FE(6)
Gulfport: Burton Memorial-Chadwick Bowen
-PE(2)
Gulfport: First(Assoc)-Cliff Burris -FE(1)
Gulfport: First-Charles Andrew Johnson -FE(7)
Gulfport: First(Assoc)-Chadwick Bowen-PE(2)
Gulfport: Handsboro-John Marion McCay IIIFE(6)
Gulfport: Haven Chapel-Wilmer Nathaniel
DeDeaux -PL(17)
Gulfport: Mt Pleasant-Lindsey Robinson-FE(7)
Gulfport: Ramsay Memorial-Nathaniel Barkum
Sr.-PL(4)
Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel-Phillip W
Heidelberg -FE(5)
Gulfport: Trinity-Danny Neil Dabbs Sr.-FE(3)
Gulfport: Trinity(Assoc)-Leanne Bennett Burris
-FE(3)
Hurley-David Henderson -FL(3)
Leakesville-Victor R Chatham -RE(3)
Long Beach: Christ-Kurt Thomas Appel -FE(3)
Long Beach: First(Assoc)-Roy Benjamin Barlow
-FE(3)
Long Beach: First-Roderick Elliot Dickson-Rishel
-FE(5)
Lucedale Circuit:St. James, Mt. PleasantRapheal Johnson-PL(1)
Lucedale Circuit: Wesley Chapel-Shirley
Fairley-PL(1)
Lucedale: First-Larry Gene White -FE(2)
Lucedale: Grace-TBS Edward Engel-SY(2)
Midway-Thomas Randolph East Jr-RE(4)
Mississippi City-Denise LaChelle Donnell -FE(5)
Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial-David Lamar
Newton -FE(1)
Moss Point: St. Paul-Robert E Pittman -FE(7)
Nugent-Gavin Lance Presley -FE(4)
Ocean Springs: St. James-LaSonya Debose -PL(5)
Ocean Springs: St. Paul(Assoc)-Kevin Clyde
Bradley -FE(2)
Ocean Springs: St. Paul(Assoc)-Betty Weaver
-FL(3)
Ocean Springs: St. Paul(Assoc)-Sheila R Cumbest
-FD(6)
Ocean Springs: St. Paul-Christopher Oris
Cumbest -FE(7)
Ocean Springs: St. Paul(Assoc)-Martha June
Kirby-FD(1)
Ocean Springs: Wesley-Ray Patrick Thompson
-FE(1)
Pascagoula: Eastlawn-Clint Edward Ware
-FE(1)
Pascagoula: Faith-Edward A Tyndall -RL(10)
Pascagoula: First-Sherry Stanley Judy -FD(3)
Pascagoula: First-James Albert Fisher -FE(4)
Pascagoula-Gautier-Paula Vanessa Milo-Moultrie
-PE(3)
Pass Christian: St. Paul-Ella Hall DeDeauxPE(1)
Pearlington-Richard F Handy -PL(10)
Picayune: First-James Phelan Biedenharn Jr-FE(4)
Picayune: Trinity-Megan Grace Becnel -PE(2)
Poplar Head-TBS Jody Pittman-SY(1)
Poplarville-John Eric Pridmore -FE(3)
Poplarville-Lisa Ann Pridmore -FE(3)
Poplarville Circuit-Willie Edward Gore -FL(4)
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Red Hill-Arthur Carlisle -PL(3)
Roberts Chapel-James Earl Herndon -RE(6)
Safe Harbor-David Lee Cumbest -FE(1)
Saucier-Paige Swaim-Presley-PE(1)
Shipman-Winborn Chapel-Gene Ford Vance
-FE(1)
St. Rock-Elvina Thomas Barnes -RL(8)
Summerville-Davis Chapel-Willie Hill-FL(15)
Sweetwater-Mark Anthony Peters -PL(4)
Tanners Chapel-TBS
Vancleave-Mt Pleasant-Mary Caroline Stewart
-FE(2)
Waveland-Marianne Smith -PL(3)
Weems Chapel-Leon L Cooper -FL(1)
White Plains-Robert DeWitte Jones Jr-RE(13)
Wiggins: Bond-Robert O Lytle -PL(4)
Wiggins: First-Dayna Loretta Goff -FE(1)
Wiggins: H.A. Brown Memorial-Elijah Mitchell
-AM(6)
Extension Ministry
East Jefferson Parish Hospital-Dorothy Clare
Biedenharn -FE(5)
Gulfport Memorial Hospital(Ctr for Behav
Health)-Dorothy Jane Dickson-Rishel-FE(18)
Moore Community House(Dir)-Alice Carol
Burnett -FE(10)
Seashore Staff-Judy Longo –PL(2)
Seashore District(Staff)-Paige Katherine SwaimPresley -PE(3)
US Army(Chaplain)-Toby Eugene Lofton -FE(6)
Wisconsin Conf-Gilbert Edwin White(346.1)
-FE(2)
Deacon Serving beyond the Local Church
Consultant to Africa Univ Development OfficeLloyd Rollins-FD(1)
Senatobia District
District Superintendent-Samuel Andrew Ray
-FE(3)
Bakers Chapel-Michael Gregory Hazelrig
-FE(1)
Barton-TBS Michael John Pope-SY(1)
Batesville: First-Edwin Marshall Temple -FE(2)
Batesville: First(Assoc)-Travis Michael Carpenter
-FL(3)
Batesville: St. Pauls-Kent Russell Brown -PL(14)
Byhalia-Fountainhead-Stephen Karl Bittick
-FE(2)
Charleston-Tippo-Ellis Ray Branch -FE(1)
Clarksdale: First-Sheblon Andre Cotten -FE(5)
Clarksdale: Haven-Ozell Landfair Sr-FE(8)
Clarksdale: St. Pauls-Sampson Spivey Burton
II-FE(3)
Cockrum-Lewisburg-David Lamar Huffman
-FE(5)
Coffeeville-Stacy Joe Douglas -FE(1)
Coldsprings-Mt. Olivet-Terza-Charles Harold
Reed -FE(1)
Coldwater-Arkabutla-Rickey Lynson Haynes
-PE(11)
Mt. Vernon-Tyro-Joseph Thaddus Ranager -FE(3)
Como-Wesley Chapel-Charles Thomas Atkins
-FE(5)
Courtland-Dwayne Scoggins -FL(2)
Crenshaw-Michael Lobasso -FE(11)
Eudora-Gary Dewayne Thompson -RE(3)
Free Springs-Troy Barton-PL(8)
Getwell Road-William Tramel Beavers -FE(13)
Getwell Road(Assoc)-Jonathan Darrell Wallace
-FE(1)
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Greenleaf-Palestine-Raymond Kenneth Hart
-FL(1)
Hernando-David Earl Cox -FE(1)
Hernando(Assoc)-Amy Lann Daniels -FD(13)
Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake-Cyrus Ray Owens
-FE(14)
Holly Springs: Asbury-Zachary C Beasley
-FE(1)
St. Marys-Evelyn Ann Fitzpatrick -PL(3)
Strickland-McDonald-Herman Flemons -PL(10)
Taylors Chapel-Keith Tyrone Mason -PL(7)
Calvins Chapel-Zachary C Beasley -FE(1)
Holly Springs: First-Jeffre H Dalton -FE(1)
Independence-Hebron-Jimmy C Glass -RE(1)
Lifespring-Rick Williams -FE(15)
Hunter’s Chapel-Truslow-TBS William Wayne
Hill-SY(1)
Love-Charles Joseph Bursi Jr-PL(12)
Lula-Friars Point-James Raymond Cox -RA(5)
Lyon-TBS Howard Charles Langford-SY(16)
Marks-Lambert-Lister Hasty Bowdoin -FL(3)
Mineral Wells-Scott Gregory Larsen -FE(13)
Mineral Wells-Catherine Parker Larsen -FD(13)
Minor Memorial(Assoc)-Ryan McGough-PL(1)
Minor Memorial-Amanda Lea Gordon -FE(3)
Mt. Pleasant-TBS Michael John Pope-SY(1)
New Church-Michael Gregory Hazelrig -FE(1)
New Church-Luz Marina Campos -FE(4)
New Church-Goyo De la Cruz -FE(4)
Oakland-James Clay Baker -RE(25)
Olive Branch: Maples Memorial(Assoc)-Adam
Louis Gordon -FE(3)
Olive Branch: Maples Memorial-John W
Sudduth Jr-FE(9)
Olive Branch: Maples Memorial(Assoc)-Alecia
Kim Fischer–OD(346.1)(1)
Pleasant Grove-Fredonia-TBS Kenneth WhiteSY(1)
Pleasant Hill-David Charles Laird Jr-FE(9)
Pope-Christopher Lee Cooksey -PL(5)
Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove-Charles Wayne
Sheffield -RE(2)
Sardis-Davis Chapel-Charles D Simmons
-FE(1)
Senatobia: First-Jeffery Lee Switzer -FE(6)
Southaven: First-Harold B Hall Jr-FE(1)
Trinity-Emma Sue Ward -PL(12)
Trinity-Eddie Eugene Ward -PL(12)
Tunica: First-Robert Lawrence Maugh Jr-FE(4)
Victoria-Red Banks-Walter Raymond Myers
-PL(1)
Water Valley: First-Bethlehem-Robert Allen
McGraw -PE(2)
Water Valley: North Main-John Douglas Pepper
-FE(2)
Webb-Sumner-Cecil Jerry Wages -RL(14)
Extension Ministry
Approved Evangelist-William Johnson Garrott
Jr-FE(8)
Approved Evangelist-John Douglas Pepper
-FE(21)
Crossroads Hospice of TN-Michael LobassoFE(9)
Meth Hospl(Chaplain)-Joseph Thaddus Ranager
-FE(20)
New Church/Revitalization-William Johnson
Garrott -FE(1)
Rust College(Adjunct Faculty)-Zachary C
Beasley-FE(1)
Rust College(Chaplain)-Annie Louise Travis
-RE(3)
Wesley Fnd CCC(Dir)-Ozell Landfair Sr-FE(8)
Wesley Fnd NWCC(Dir)-David Lamar Huffman
-FE(5)
Starkville District
District Superintendent-Embra Knox Jackson
II-FE(3)
Ackerman: First-Edward Paul Saunders -FE(2)
Ackerman: Mt. Hermon-Ronald S Jefferson
-PL(15)
Artesia-Walt Porter -RE(1)
Brooksville Circuit-Jerry Louis Hinton -PL(7)
Brooksville-Crawford-Howard N Carroll -RL(10)
Buffalo-Ethel-Leon Miller -PL(10)
Caledonia-Flint Hill-William Todd Lemmon
-PE(2)
Cedar Bluff-Siloam-Matthew McGrew -PL(3)
Columbus Circuit-Antra Geeter -PL(2)
Columbus: First-Elizabeth Vowell Miskelly -FE(2)
Columbus: First(Assoc)-Anne Russell Bradley
-PL(9)
Columbus: First(Assoc)-Stylon Anthony Proctor
-FE(11)
Columbus: New Hope-Sarah Faye Windham
-FL(2)
Columbus: St. James-Fredrick Henry Brown
-RE(9)
Columbus: St. Stephens-James Merle Black
Jr-FL(10)
Columbus: Wesley-Diane Griffin Lemmon -FE(2)
Covenant- Jonathan Speegle-FE(1)
Crawford: Wrights Chapel-TBS Kori BridgesSY(1)
Ethel-Adam Byrd Hillman Jr-RE(13)
Eupora: First-Arthur Ray Harper III-FE(7)
Eupora: Lebanon/Bellefontaine-Raleigh Fitzgerald
Richter -PL(7)
Eupora: Liberty-Rochelle Minor -PL(1)
Kosciusko Circuit-Ronald D Thomas -FL(1)
Kosciusko: First-Donald Leslie Patterson -FE(6)
Kosciusko: Wesley-Anthony Jerome Murray
-FE(1)
Longview-Adaton-Benjamin Hartford Butler
-FE(2)
Louisville South-Larry Joe Haggard Sr-FE(9)
Louisville West-Thomas Michael Dowd -FL(9)
Louisville: First-Michael Franklin Childs -FE(9)
Louisville: Hopewell-Charles Wesley Kelly -PL(7)
Louisville: Maple Springs-David Malone -PL(8)
Louisville: Piney Grove-David Malone -PL(9)
Louisville: Wesley-James Lamar Morris Sr-FL(5)
Louisville: Whitehall-Justin Kyle Ivy -FE(2)
Maben-Scarlet Rebekah Shepperd -PL(5)
Macedonia-Franklin Lamar Boyd -RL(2)
Macon Circuit-Robert Glenn Miller Jr-PL(22)
Macon: First-Andrew Nelson Pearson -FE(3)
Macon: St. Paul Circuit-Robert Payne Scott
Sr-PL(12)
Mathiston-Franklin Cordell Lowe -RL(12)
McAdams-Bunyan Eugene Pepper -RL(2)
McCool-Doyle Ray Mitchell -RE(7)
Nanih Waiya-Rebecca Ann Smith -FL(2)
NewBellZion-Eddie James Hinton -PL(8)
Noxapater-David William Meadows -AM(2)
Noxubee Circuit-Rickey Ellis Lawson Sr.-PL(13)
Palestine-Cary Lee Sutphin -PL(6)
Shaeffer’s Chapel-Curtis Lee Bray -FE(12)
Shuqualak-Franklin Lamar Boyd -RL(1)
Shuqualak: Asbury-Ronald Anthony Jr.-PL(1)
Starkville: Aldersgate-George W Buell -FE(7)
Starkville: First-William Giles Lindley -FE(3)
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Starkville: First(Assoc)-David Carl Shumaker
-FE(5)
Starkville: Griffin-Eddie Lee Jones -FE(12)
Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair-Jimmy Lewis
Forrest -RL(1)
Starkville: New Zion-Tyrone Michael Stallings
Sr.-FL(16)
Starkville: Rockhill-Jerome Wilson -PL(7)
Sturgis: Boyd Chapel-Roosevelt Gage -RL(11)
Sturgis-Big Creek-Oma Jean Threadgill -RL(5)
Sturgis-Big Creek-James Cedric Threadgill -RL(5)
Tibbee: Jones Chapel-Marty Boyd -PL(4)
Webster Circuit-Nelson Forrest -PL(26)
Weir Circuit-Lyndon B Geeter -PL(13)
Weir-Salem-Oma Jean Threadgill -RL(5)
Weir-Salem-James Cedric Threadgill -RL(5)
West Point: Christ-Sarah Faye Windham -FL(4)
West Point: First-Jeffrey Stephan Shannon -FE(4)
West Point: St. Paul-Maggie Little -PL(4)
Extension Ministry
FL Conf-Campus Ministries(Exec Dir)-David Earl
Fuquay(346.1) -FE(2)
Morris Brown College TRIO Prog-Marvin R King
Sr-FE(43)
MS Conf Pension Liaison-Adam Byrd Hillman
Jr-RE(13)
Trinity Place(Chap)-Earl G McAnally-FE(1)
Wesley Fnd MSU(Dir)-Hugh Milton Griffith
Jr-FE(19)
¶338.4 and ¶416.6)
Pacifica Institute(student)-Susan Lee Woodard
-FE(2)
Tupelo District
District Superintendent-Jimmy Loyd Barnes
-FE(4)
Aberdeen: First-Leslie Keith Williams -FE(1)
Aberdeen: St. Mark-Sue Crowder McGrew
-FL(7)
Aberdeen: St. Peter-Donald Ray Arrington
-PL(3)
Aberdeen: St. Peter-Benjamin Wax -FE(38)
Aberdeen: St. Peter(Assoc)-TBS Alice
Robertson-SY(1)
Algoma-Robert Wilson Grant Jr-PE(3)
Amory: First-Jimmie Earl Criddle -FE(2)
Amory: St. Andrews-Brian Thomas Gordon
-FE(1)
Amory: St. James-David Henry McCoy -FE(2)
Amory: St. Matthews-Brian Thomas Gordon
-FE(1)
Becker-Greenbrier-Sammy Joe Washburn
-RA(1)
Belden-Danny Wilburn -PL(8)
Big Hill-TBS Antoinetta Ward-SY(1)
Bruce/Shady Grove-Lannis Lee May -FE(1)
Shady Grove(Assoc)-Billy Q McCord -RE(11)
Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial-Allen Standefer
Dearing -FE(1)
Carolina-Lewis Michael Hunter -FL(3)
Friendship-Harden’s Chapel-Darrell Wayne
Sanderson -AM(5)
Fulton: First-Phillip Wade Box -FE(4)
Hamilton-Roger Farrell McGrew -RE(6)
Houston North-Joe Miller Coggins -PE(1)
Houston South-Stephen Anderson Lampkin
-FL(8)
Houston: First-Rex Alan Wilburn -FE(1)
Mantachie-Ronald Lloyd Schwake -PE(3)
Mooreville-Joseph Randall Lawson -AM(1)
Nettleton: First-Shiloh-Cecil Eric Locke -FL(1)
Nettleton: Palestine-Maurice Anthony McIntosh
-PL(5)
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Nettleton: Pleasant Grove-Glenn Russell Parks
-RL(1)
New Chapel-Plantersville-TBS Roger L
Wilson-SY(1)
New Hope Chickasaw-Donnell Cherry -PL(12)
Okolona: First-Hillman Barlow Miller Jr-FE(4)
Okolona: First(Assoc)-Bill Cornett -PL(1)
Okolona: Mount Pisgah(Assoc)-TBS Charles
Anthony Lackey-SY(2)
Okolona: Mount Pisgah-Perry Lincoln Carr
-FE(4)
Ozark-Phillip Murray McDaniel -FL(1)
Plantersville-Lynn Fair -PL(16)
Pleasant Valley-Guntown-Mont Dale Whitlock
-RE(2)
Pontotoc: Fairview/Robbs-Erin Nichole Grant
-PE(3)
Pontotoc: First-Milton Thomas Whatley -FE(1)
Pontotoc: Beulah Grove/McDonald -Maurice
Smith -FE(6)
Pontotoc: Mt. Nebo/Pleasant Grove-Ethel Parker
-RL(2)
Pontotoc: Usher Valley-George Robert Pulliam
-RE(5)
Prairie Mount-Phillip Colyer -PL(8)
Saltillo-Timmy Andrew(Tim) Green-FE(23)
Saltillo-Hebron-Edward Truman Thompson
-RE(1)
Shannon-Christopher Thomas McAlilly -FE(4)
Smithville-Charles Edward Coggins -FL(6)
Snowtown-Lavert Fitzpatrick -PE(2)
Spruell Chapel-Jeffery Earl Riddle -PL(3)
Thaxton-Ecru-William Howard Montgomery
-FL(9)
Tranquil-Harrison F Upshaw III-RL(8)
Grady’s Chapel-TBS
Tremont-Inge Mobley Halbert -RE(1)
Tupelo: Cornerstone-Virginia Jones Holland
-FE(3)
Tupelo: First(Assoc)-Carol Lynn Bowman Mote
-FE(2)
Tupelo: First(Assoc)-Colby Uriah Cuevas -PE(2)
Tupelo: First-James Richard Curtis -FE(3)
Tupelo: First(Assoc)-George Sapada Thomas
-FL(4)
Tupelo: First(Youth)-Jonathan Corey Truett
-PE(5)
Tupelo: Oak Hill-Donny Ray Riley -AM(10)
Tupelo: St. Luke-Frederick Lee (Rick) Brooks
-FE(6)
Tupelo: St. Mark-Donald Ray McCain -RE(2)
Tupelo: St. Paul-Gloria Hogan McKinney -FE(4)
Tupelo: The Orchard-William Thomas Rambo
-PE(6)
Tupelo: The Orchard-Bryan Daniel Collier
-FE(16)
Tupelo: The Orchard-Charles Patrick Ward –
FL(6)
Tupelo: Wesley-Raymond J Rooney Jr-FE(9)
Vardaman-Harold Doyle Robinson -RE(6)
Verona-Palmetto-Francis Joseph Davis -FL(1)
Extension Ministry
Amer Family Assoc(Staff)-Casey Marion(Buddy)
Smith Jr-FE(22)
Approved Evangelist-Herbert Dale Hathorn
-FE(10)
Memphis Conf-Dennis Fink(346.1)-FE(1)
No MS Medical Center(Chaplain)-James W
Richardson -FE(20)
Traceway Manor(Chaplain)-Terri Kay Armstrong
-FE(16)
UMA(UM Assoc of Health & Welfare Min)Stephen Lee Vinson -FE(3)
Wesley Fnd ICC(Dir)-John Thomas Foster -FE(6)
District Superintendent- Clayton Henderson
Rasberry-FE(5)
Anguilla-Grace-Tommy Stephenson-FL(1)
Asbury-Kingsley Chapel-Velma Norris SmithPL(3)
Benton Circuit-Robert Carroll Sr.-PL(4)
Benton: Wesley Chapel-Sam Hawkins Sr.-RL(6)
Benton-Midway-William Henry Wilkerson-FE(7)
Bovina-John Norman Evans-AM(3)
Bradley Chapel-George Brantley Butler-RE(2)
Cary: Goodman Memorial-Elizabeth A MillerFL(7)
Cayuga-TBS George Max McFarland Jr-SY(4)
Clark’s Chapel-Rachel Evelyn Pitts-FE(10)
Clinton: First-Steven Wayne Casteel-FE(1)
Clinton: First(Assoc)-Roy Reed McCaleb, Jr.FE(1)
Clinton: First(Assoc)-David Greene-PL(8)
Clinton: Lynch Chapel-John Lawrence Cornelius
Sr-RE(9)
Clinton: Seven Springs-Robert Cook-PL(6)
Clinton: St. Paul-Blessed Trinity-Paul Edward
Luckett-FE(24)
Couparle-Robert Carroll Sr-PL(4)
Edwards-Mary Elizabeth Piazza-PL(3)
Ellison-Pickens-David Glenn Schultz-PE(3)
Fletchers Chapel-Bethany-Paul Ford KnightFE(2)
Flora-Bentonia-David Scott Carter-FE(9)
Hermanville-Charles Ennis Pope, Jr-PL(2)
Holly Bluff-TBS Grover Greer-SY(7)
Jackson: Aldersgate-Dwight Dee Prowell-FE(9)
Jackson: Alta Woods-Eric Christopher SanfordFE(5)
Jackson: Anderson(Senior)-Joe Willie MayFE(12)
Jackson: Anderson(Assoc)-Detrick JohnsonPL(4)
Jackson: Anderson(Assoc)-Linda Lindsey
Williams-PL(4)
Jackson: New Church Start -Timothy HowardFL(6)
Jackson: Briarwood-Ronald Gene GomillionFE(1)
Jackson: Broadmeadow-Robert Christopher HillFE(9)
Jackson: Central-Stephen Tyrone Cook-FE(6)
Jackson: Emmanuel-Thomas Martin ShreveRE(1)
Jackson: Forest Hill-James David Milner-RA(7)
Jackson:Galloway Memorial(Senior)-John Joseph
(Joey) Shelton IV-FE(7)
Jackson:Galloway Memorial(Assoc)-Emily Lauren
Sanford-FE(6)
Jackson: Leavell Woods-Arthur Dean KinstleyRL(4)
Jackson: Middlebrook-Robert Edward BrownFE(5)
Jackson: Pratt Memorial-DeMario Benson,
Sr-FL(2)
Jackson: St. Luke-George Richard James-FE(4)
Jackson: Van Winkle-Steven Charles McDonaldRE(2)
Jackson: Wells Memorial(Senior)-Dennie Keith
Tonkel-RE(45)
Jackson: Wells Memorial(Assoc)-Todd Owen
Watson-FE(9)
Jackson: Wells Memorial(Assoc)-Justin Warren
White-FE(3)
Louise-TBS Julian W Crawford-SY(1)
Madison: Parkway Hills(Senior)-Jerry Bruce Case
Jr-FE(4)
Madison: Parkway Hills(Music)-Philip Karl
Messner-FD(5)
Madison: Parkway Hills(Assoc)-Austin Charles
Taylor Hoyle-PE(1)
Memorial: Bolton-David Buchholz-FE(3)
Mount Olivet -Wesley Chapel-Britton Hoover
Maxwell Jr-RA(5)
Mt. Pleasant-Cleavern Ronald Robertson-RL(5)
Pleasant Hill-TBS Laurie Cummings-SY(3)
Port Gibson-Margaret Ayers-OD(3)
Raymond-Learned-Michael David Sahler-FE(7)
Redbone-John Norman Evans-AM(3)
Redwood-Eagle Lake-Troy Piccaluga-FL(1)
Rolling Fork-Elizabeth A Miller-FL(7)
Spring Ridge-Davis Carothers-FE(1)
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Utica-Carpenter-William Harold Manning-FE(5)
Vicksburg: Crawford Street-Richard Carrington
(Cary) Stockett III-FE(5)
Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial-Mitchell Wayne
Cochran-FE(2)
Vicksburg: Hawkins-Susannah Grubbs Carr-FE(3)
Vicksburg: Hawkins-Thomas Emory Miller-FD(7)
Vicksburg: Lynch Chapel-Rachel Evelyn PittsFE(7)
Vicksburg: Porters Chapel-Donald Boyd
Williams-RE(1)
Vicksburg: Wesley-John Robert (Bob) Ford-PL(9)
Yazoo City: First-Willis Ray (Bill) Poole-FE(5)
Yazoo City: First (Assoc)-Pamela Jewel CameronFE(3)
Yazoo City: St. John’s-Ralph Wayne Johnson
Jr-RL(3)
Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s-Rachel Evelyn PittsFE(9)
Extension Ministry
Austin Presb Theological Seminary-David
Franklin White-FE(9)
Barksdale Foundation-Martha Alexander-FE(1)
Center for Ministry(Dir)-Rebecca Carol
Youngblood-FE(10)
Course of Study-James Richard Robbins-RE(4)
Emory & Henry College(Professor)-Joseph T.
Reiff-FE(7)
FL Conf-Lakeland:Trinity-Rwth Samson Fuquay
(346.1)-FE(2)
Gammon Theological Seminary(Pres)-Albert
Mosley-FE(1)
Hinds Community College(344.1)-David
Buchholz-FE(3)
Mississippi Conf(Adm Asst to Bishop)-Timothy
Charles Thompson, Sr-FE(3)
Mississippi Conf(Connectional/
Communications Dir)-Connie Mitchell SheltonFE(1)
Nebraska Conf(346.1)-Brenda Ann McCaskillFE(1)
Thresholds Counseling and Consulting-Kristen
Ruth Williams-FE(5)
US Navy(Chaplain)-Earl Wilson III-FE(4)
W North Carolina Conf (346.1)-Michelle Marie
Shrader-FE(2)
Wesley Fnd JSU(Dir)-Kordell Seantez SimsFL(1)
Deacons Appointed Beyond the Local Church
Catholic Charities-Diane Lynne Braman-FD(7)
Center for Ministry(Assoc Dir)-Sherry Bryant
Johnson-FD(9)
Emory University(346.1)-Elisabeth Ann
Garvin-FD(1)
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Good Shepherd Center(Dir)-Thomas Emory
Miller-FD(13)
Grace Counseling Center(Dir)-Walter L FrazierFD(13)
Mississippi Conf/Min Scvs Dir-Jimmy Lee CarrRD(1)
¶338.4 and ¶416.6)
Duke Divinity School-Jacob Dale Wilson-FE(2)
VA Hospital-Anzette Smith Thomas-PE(1)
Vanderbilt, Nashville-Gerald Liu-FE(7)
Revised as of June 28, 2013
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Section III
Finance and Administrative Ministries
A. Council on Finance & Administration
Report #1
1. Organization and Responsibilities and Recommendations
As defined in Section 611 of the 2012 Book of Discipline, the purpose of the Council on Finance &
Administration shall be to develop and administer a comprehensive and coordinated plan of fiscal and
administrative policies, procedures, and management services for the annual conference. The Mississippi
Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall have an executive committee comprised of the
following six individuals: council chair, council vice-chair, chairs of the sub committees on benevolence,
clergy support, and administration, and the conference treasurer.
The Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) has examined the financial and administrative
policies and procedures of the annual conference, including the whole process of agency and institutional
funding and apportioned mission share allocations for local churches. Herein are our recommendations
of procedures and policies to be followed by the Mississippi Annual Conference.
2. Annual Conference Member Responsibility
(2012 Discipline paragraph 247.14 & 251.2)
Lay and clergy members of the Annual Conference have the disciplinary responsibility of interpreting the conference mission and ministry plan and budget adopted at Annual Conference to their congregations. This includes telling the story of our shared ministries across Mississippi and around the world
and funding at 100% the apportioned mission share for each congregation.
Before Annual Conference
■Pray for your work as a member to Annual Conference.
■Learn about the items that will be presented at Annual Conference by attending the pre-conference
briefing and by studying the Pre-Conference Workbook.
■Share this information with the leaders of your church so that you will be able to wisely engage as
a member of Annual Conference.
■Lead your local church governing body in studying the proposed Conference budget. Come to
Conference prepared to ask questions, propose any changes that the governing body suggest, and
be prepared to vote on the budget. After budget approval, be prepared to support the decision of
the Annual Conference body.
At Annual Conference
■Attend the sessions of Annual Conference and learn all you can about the scope of our shared
ministry through the United Methodist Church.
■Be engaged in approving a budget that will fund our denominational shared ministries.
After Annual Conference
■Report to your local church council on actions of the Annual Conference as soon as possible, but
no later than three months after the close of conference (Par. 251.2).
■Interpret to your church and charge conference “…the importance of the apportioned mission
shares, explaining the causes supported by each of them and their place in the total program of
the church. The World Service Fund is basic in the financial program of The United Methodist
Church. World Service apportioned mission shares represent the minimum needs for mission
and ministry of the worldwide United Methodist Church.” Conference benevolences represent
the minimum monetary needs for mission and ministry in the Mississippi Annual Conference
(Par.247.14).
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Support and encourage payment of your apportioned mission share at 100%. Payment in full
of these apportioned mission shares is the first benevolent responsibility of each congregation
(Paragraph 247.14).
■Continue educating your congregation throughout the year about the ministries supported by the
apportioned mission shares.
Resources
The following resources are available to help you interpret the apportioned mission shares to your
church:
■ Annual budget tabloid prepared by the conference treasurer
■ Mississippi United Methodist web site www.mississippi-umc.org
■ Sharing God’s Gifts web site www.umcgiving.org
■
3. Conference Expenditures
Internal control and accounting policies adequate to properly safeguard the assets of the conference
have been examined by the CFA. The controls and polices are on file in the treasurer’s office and are
available for review during normal business hours. CFA believes the controls and policies are currently
adequate but the council pledges to review them annually and update them as the necessity is determined.
A. Annual Conference Per Diem
Each pastoral charge shall provide for the lodging and meal expenses of their pastor(s), lay
members(s), deacon(s) in full connection, and diaconal minister(s) attending Annual Conference. The
clergy and diaconal ministers in special appointments shall have their expenses paid by the agency served.
Per diem expense paid by the conference will begin with the opening session of Annual Conference and
end with the closing session. Per diem expenses paid by the annual conference shall be at the following
rate: sixty dollars ($60.00) per night for lodging when staying in a motel/hotel and ten dollars ($10.00)
per meal. (Adjusted for 2013 Annual Conference Action.) There will be no reimbursement from the
annual conference for travel.
a. Retired Clergy
b. Disabled Clergy
c. Retired Diaconal Ministers
d. Disabled Diaconal Ministers
e. Conference Lay Leader
f. District Lay Leaders
g. Conference President of United Methodist Women
h. Conference President of United Methodist Men
i. Conference President of United Methodist Youth
j. President or equivalent officer of Conference Young Adult Organization
k. Chairpersons of all conference boards, committees, councils, and commissions, if laypersons
l. District Presidents of United Methodist Men
m. District Presidents of United Methodist Women
n. District Presidents of United Methodist Youth
o. Equalizing lay members, as named by the district
p. Seminary students who are certified candidates for ministry and approved by the Board of
Ordained Ministry, except those students who serve churches within the bounds of the
conference.
q. Special cases approved by the Cabinet, such as mission charges
r. Conference and District Directors of Lay Speaking Ministries
B. Conference Compensation
The pay period of clergy appointed at annual conference shall begin on July 1. Compensation is to
be paid as earned. In no instance shall compensation be paid in advance by the conference or any entity
amenable to the annual conference.
Salaries of conference personnel, clergy and lay, shall be given priority and paid in equal monthly
installments. Travel expenses in the work of the conference shall be paid on voucher at the rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for business miles. Staff persons on conference business shall
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provide the following documentation: purpose of travel, mileage, copies of hotel bills, documentation for
meals, receipts for car rental, parking, and tolls.
In situations where staff persons are requested to travel outside the conference on conference related
business, rental cars should be requested only when their use will be more economical than public transportation or when a special situation applies, e.g., excessive material to carry, out-of-the-way location,
extensive local travel.
If the roundtrip travel per mile exceeds the most economical airfare available for the date of travel
at the time the travel request was submitted (plus airport-related ground transportation costs), the lesser
amount will be reimbursed.
The conference treasurer is hereby authorized to withhold funds from the salaries of annual conference personnel for the purpose of investing said funds in tax deferred programs and for payment of salary
reduction reimbursement plans in keeping with Internal Revenue Service policies when such request is
made by conference personnel.
C. District Superintendents, Directors, Administrative Assistant to the
Bishop, and Senior Staff Level Compensation
The Mississippi Conference shall provide equal compensation packages for the district superintendents. Compensation shall be defined as cash salary plus housing provisions. The cash salary amount is
determined annually by the CFA and the housing and related provision is determined by the district.
The district shall also maintain, equip, and fund the operation of a district office, including all elements of compensation for a secretary or other lay/clergy employees.
The compensation of the Director of Communications and Connection, Administrative Assistant
to the Bishop, and Ministerial Services Director will be determined by the Conference Personnel
Committee. None of these compensation packages shall exceed the District Superintendent’s compensation package.
CFA will determine the compensation of the Treasurer\Director of Finance and Administration.
The salary shall be remitted either semi-monthly or monthly from the conference treasurer’s office.
Non-exempt employee’s compensation shall be determined on a weekly basis as provide by the DOL and
paid on a bi-weekly basis. Travel, continuing education, and reimbursable expenses shall be paid after
vouchers have been submitted with appropriate documentation. There is an accountable reimbursement
policy applicable to all conference employees.
Salaries approved by Annual Conference will constitute maximum compensation. The appropriate
personnel committee is hereby authorized to review and fix annual compensation by November 30 prior
to the upcoming budget year and may adjust the amount as determined by economic conditions.
D. Moving Expense
The church receiving a new pastor shall negotiate moving expenses of the pastor. The moving
expenses of incoming conference personnel shall be paid from the conference administration fund. The
moving expenses of an incoming district superintendent shall be paid by the district from district funds.
Moving expenses for a retiring minister or a minister going on disability shall be paid by the conference treasurer in an amount to cover his/her approved expenses as defined below in an amount not to
exceed $1,800. The move of a minister’s surviving spouse and immediate family following the death of
a minister serving an appointment shall be paid by the conference from the conference administration
fund in an amount not to exceed $1,800. The conference payment will be limited to actual documented
cost. A maximum of $1,800 will be available toward the prorated cost of moves outside the bounds of the
conference. The allowable reimbursement will be based on mileage inside the conference bounds divided
by the total mileage of the move. The approved costs as described above multiplied by the percentage
will determine the reimbursable amount. Moving expenses can be paid within one year of retirement,
disability, or death of ministers.
The moving expenses for student pastors returning to the conference for an appointment shall be
paid from their place of residence at the seminary to the annual conference line in an amount not to
exceed $1,800. The local church receiving such pastor shall pay the moving expenses from the conference
line to said local church parsonage. The conference payment shall be paid from the conference administration fund and shall cover the actual documented costs.
The moving expenses of an effective member of another annual conference initiated by the bishop
and the cabinet transferring into this conference shall be paid from the conference administration fund
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from his/her place of residence to the annual conference line up to a maximum of $1,800. The local
church receiving such transfer minister shall pay the expense from the conference line to said local
church parsonage. If the minister initiates the move, he/she shall pay the expense to the conference line
and the local church receiving such transferred minister shall pay the expense from the conference line
to said local church parsonage.
E. Task Force Expenses
The expenses of persons called by the bishop for meetings shall be referred to the CFA for funding
at the usual rate for conference committee meetings unless otherwise provided.
F. Travel Reimbursement–Conference Committees and Boards
Conference agencies, boards, and committees receiving church funds have both a fiduciary and
stewardship responsibility to determine that all expenditures are reasonable, necessary, appropriate, and
directly related to their mission.
In compliance with IRS regulations the conference shall pay travel at the rate established by the IRS
for charitable travel on a per-mile basis by the most direct route. No mileage is to be allowed for persons
attending meetings who are otherwise allowed travel expenses in connection with their positions in the
church. No mileage is to be allowed for persons attending meetings in the town of their residence. No
mileage is to be allowed for persons attending conference committee meetings at Annual Conference
who are members of the annual conference. It is strongly recommended that travel to meetings be by
carpool. Travel shall be paid for conference meetings only if the meeting is within the bounds of the
annual conference.
Travel to out of conference meetings should be approved by the chairperson of the sponsoring
conference committee, agency, or board. The following documentation shall accompany the request for
reimbursement: purpose of travel, copies of hotel bills, documentation for meals, receipts for car rental,
parking and tolls. Rental cars should be requested only when their use will be more economical than
public transportation or when a special situation applies, e.g., excessive material to carry, out-of-the-way
location, or extensive local travel.
If the person to be reimbursed drives, and the round trip travel per mile exceeds the most economical
airfare available for the date of travel at the time the travel request was submitted (plus airport-related
ground transportation costs), the lesser amount will be reimbursed.
No reimbursement will be made for lost time that is incurred by a person attending conference
meetings.
All in-travel meal subsidies shall be set at the maximum of $5 for breakfast, $5 for lunch and $5 for
dinner. This does not apply to meals arranged by a board or agency during a meeting of the group. A group
meeting all day or longer may arrange for a meal to be served at a higher cost if necessary. Any request for
meal reimbursement, other than the allowances stated, must be accompanied by actual receipts.
Cash advances shall be kept to a minimum. If an advance is needed, the request shall be made on the
Conference Voucher, and approved by the chairperson of the sponsoring conference committee, agency,
or board. Advances should be for specific trips or events and shall be settled by the person within one
week of the termination of a trip or event.
A form acceptable to the Internal Revenue Service to verify meeting travel expenses for income
tax credit as a donation is available in the conference treasurer’s office. This can be used when travel
expenses are not reimbursed.
G. Capital Expenditures
As a matter of policy, the CFA will not include proposed capital building expenditures as a part of
the regular budgetary process of the annual conference. Capital needs should be serviced through special
appeals and/or capital campaigns.
4. Conference Operating Reserve/Authority To Borrow
The Executive Committee of the CFA is authorized to use the conference reserves for emergency
situations as determined by the committee. Additionally, the Executive Committee of CFA is authorized
to borrow up to $500,000 for emergency needs and shall be reported to the full CFA at its next meeting.
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5. Formula for Establishing Apportioned Mission Shares
The information provided by each local church at the end of the year shall be used to provide the
statistical base for each church’s fair share of the conference mission share budget. The last two years of
available statistical data will be used in computing a resulting fraction that will become the local church’s
index, and represents its proportionate fair share of the budget. (Divide the average amount spent by
the local church on the statistical line items 53 through 62 over the last two years by the amount spent
by all churches in the conference on those items to compute the church’s index.) This index will apply
to all line items with the exception of the Board of Medical Benefits Active plan. That line item shall
be apportioned using the same base years and will be apportioned to churches with full time clergy as
determined from the compensation package in effect on July 1 of the conference year prior to the conference calendar year that the mission shares are being apportioned. Appeals for changes in Apportioned
Mission Shares made because amounts were incorrectly reported shall be made to Council on Finance
and Administration through the Conference Treasurer provided the church paid 100% of their prior year
mission shares.
The CFA will continue to study the Apportioned Mission Share formula to determine a fair and
equitable allocation based on resources rather than expenditures. This supports the Stewardship emphasis
of the Conference.
A.The base shall be 2011 and 2012 statistical table lines:
a. Line No. 53 Pastor’s Base Compensation
b. Line No. 54 Appointed Associate(s) Base Compensation
c. Line No. 55 Housing & Related Allowances Paid Appointed Pastor and Associate(s)
d. Line No. 56 Payments to Appointed Pastor and Associate(s) for reimbursable plans
e. Line No. 57 Amount of Non Accountable Plan Paid Appointed Pastor and Associate(s)
f. Line No. 58 Deacon(s) Compensation and Benefits
g. Line No. 59 Diaconal Minister(s) Compensation and Benefits
h. Line No. 60 Other Staff Compensation and Benefits
i. Line No. 61 Current Expenses for Local Church Program
j. Line No. 62 Local Church Operating Expenses
B. The Apportioned Mission Share for a new congregation shall be determined as follows: First full
year after charter shall be a grace period. Apportioned Mission Shares shall be phased in over the
next five years at twenty percent (20%) of the formula amount for the next year and increasing
by twenty percent (20%) over each of the following four years. (A five-year phase in at 20 percent
per year.)
C. The CFA recommends the continuation of the Merit Award program. The categories to be recognized are: (1) Churches paying 100 percent of every Apportioned Mission Share line item and
100% of Clergy Pension Invoices by the close out date of January 10, 2014 and (2) Churches that
increased their giving percentage in 2013 over the 2012 percentage paid to apportioned missions
shares. A generosity certificate signed by the bishop will be given by the district superintendent
to each church qualifying for the Merit Award.
6. Church Grants
All annual conference boards, committees, commissions, agencies or individuals related thereto,
making application for General Church funds and/ or other grants administered by any conference, jurisdictional, or general agency of the United Methodist Church or any other entity, shall first furnish copies
of such applications to those conference officers charged with the role of consultation in paragraph 719 of
The 2012 Book of Discipline: the presiding bishop, the director of Connectional Ministries or equivalent,
the Leadership Council, and the appropriate district superintendent(s). An accounting of actual use of
funds must be presented to the conference treasurer’s office within 90 days of the final distribution of
funds.
7. Investment Policy
All funds of the annual conference under the control of the conference treasurer and CFA shall be
invested under the direction of the Council on Finance and Administration with priority given to the
Mississippi United Methodist Foundation.
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8. Depository
In accordance with Section 616 of the 2012 Book of Discipline, the conference treasurer is designated
the authority by the CFA to designate a depository for all conference funds.
9. Local Church Bonding
Local churches are reminded that all church treasurers and financial secretaries are now bonded
under the conference-wide insurance program, provided the church has acquired their insurance through
the conference wide plan. Any church that is not in the conference wide program shall provide at its own
cost the bonding as required by the 2012 Discipline paragraph 258 (4) b. Churches not on the conference
plan shall submit annual proof of Bonding to the Conference Treasurer.
10. Mailing Lists
Mailing lists will be made available to United Methodist agencies and institutions from the Office of
Communication and Connection as it is practical.
11. Special Appeals
CFA urges institutions to work to encourage local churches to pay the Apportioned Mission Share
before they request any special funding. Agencies and institutions that are not United Methodist must
have approval from CFA to solicit funds within the conference.
12. Golden Cross Offering
CFA recommends that Golden Cross Sunday be expanded to include the Clergy/Diaconal Fund in
the following manner. Golden Cross Funds are in support of the health and welfare ministries within the
annual conference. This offering shall provide financial support to care for sick persons, older persons,
children and youth, and people with disabilities. Special emphasis shall be given to aiding those ministries
that provide direct financial assistance to persons in need. Assistance for lay people shall be accessed
through the Conference Communication and Connection office. Funds available for clergy families
shall be administered in the Clergy/Diaconal Fund under the guidelines as established by the Mississippi
Conference District Superintendents. This special Sunday offering shall be shared leaving half in the
local church receiving the offering and the other half remitted to the conference treasurer’s office. The
Conference Treasurer shall place 75% for lay assistance and 25% for clergy assistance through the Clergy/
Diaconal Fund.
13. 2013 and 2014 Special Day Offerings
20132014
January 20
January 19
January 27
January 26
February 24
March 3
March 2
March 10
March 30
April 14
May 4
May 12
May 11
May 26
June 15
July 28
July 27
October 6
October 5
November 24
November 30
*Human Relations Day
Golden Cross Sunday
Baddour Center
Methodist Rehabilitation Center
*One Great Hour of Sharing
*Native American Sunday
Mississippi Methodist Senior Services
*Peace with Justice Sunday
Conference Emergency Preparedness Sunday
*World Communion Sunday
*United Methodist Student Day
*Denotes General Church Offering
14. Accountability of Agency/Institution
Receiving Apportioned Mission Shares
CFA follows a funding process that requires accountability, responsibility, and communication.
During an annual review of agencies and institutions by the appropriate conference committee or table
to which they relate, each agency and institution shall consider as part of their board responsibilities other
funding options beyond conference Apportioned Mission Shares.
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The Council on Finance and Administration requires that each institution requesting funds of the
next annual conference present a budget request as designed by the council for 2015, duly signed by
the chairperson and secretary of the board of directors or trustees indicating that said budget has been
approved by the governing body. The budget request is due by December 16, 2013. Boards, agencies, committees, or institutions of the conference not presenting a formal request properly signed by December 16,
2013 will not be considered for funding by CFA for the 2015 budget.
The amount made available for the conference programmatic operation shall be determined by the
percentage of Apportioned Mission Shares received during the preceding year.
Boards, committees, institutions, and agencies who receive turnaround funds and request an advance
on their budgeted funds shall be approved by the executive committee of CFA and shall not exceed 90%
of the percentage paid into the conference for their cause in the preceding year.
All United Methodist agencies, community centers, camps, and affiliated institutions are strongly
encouraged to develop donor support outside the Mississippi Conference budget. They are also encouraged to keep administrative costs at a minimum percentage of the organization’s budget (as close to 20
percent as possible).
15. Agency/Institution Audits
The CFA acknowledges the differences in audit, review, and compilation reports issued by certified
public accountants. The following descriptions continue to be approved by CFA:
A. Audit - A financial audit is a systematic examination of financial statements, records and related
operations to determine adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, management
policies, or stated requirements. The examination of the records includes analytical procedures
and verification of pertinent source documents to substantiate the financial statements. An audit
provides the highest level of assurance that financial statements are fairly stated.
B. Review - A review involves inquiry and analytical procedures that provide the accountant with
a reasonable basis for expressing limited assurance that there are no material modifications that
should be made to the statements for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. There is no requirement for the accountant to gather any evidence to corroborate
the inquiries and analytical procedures, unless he becomes aware that the information is incorrect, incomplete or otherwise unsatisfactory. A review provides a limited level of assurance that
the financial statements are fairly stated.
C. Compilation - A compilation involves presenting in the form of financial statement information
that is the representation of management without undertaking to express any assurance on the
statements. To compile financial statements, the accountant should understand the industry and
nature of the business in which the client is engaged, including the form of its accounting records,
the qualifications of its accounting personnel, the basis on which the financial statements are
to be presented, and the form and content of the financial statements. The accountant is not
required to make inquiries or to perform any procedures to validate the information provided to
them. A compilation provides a minimum level of assurance that the financial statements are
fairly stated.
Comparative financial statements, and the accompanying opinion of a certified public accountant,
shall be presented by each agency/institution to the Council on Finance and Administration by May 15
each year. These statements must include a balance sheet, a statement of activity, a statement of cash
flows, and a copy of the accounting firm’s management letter if one was provided. Statements containing a comparison of budget to actual expenditures are required. Each agency/institution shall include a
statement of mission and purpose and a general description of activities and outcomes. Disbursement of
approved funding shall be contingent upon receipt of the previous years’ financial statements. Any discrepancies or irregularities noted by the auditor or the CFA audit committee must be corrected in order
for funding to be released to the agency/institution.
Audited statements will be required when annual Apportioned Mission Share revenue requested is
$200,000 or greater. For entities with annual Apportioned Mission Share revenues requested of less than
$200,000, the Audit Committee may accept an alternative engagement with a CPA. The alternative
engagement will consist of reviewed or compiled financial statements (as defined above). The CFA Audit
Committee may request additional agreed-upon procedures after review of the alternative engagement.
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If a recipient of conference funds past year’s report is not available by May 15, a copy of an internally
prepared report, along with an engagement letter from the CPA engaged to do the report shall be submitted. The internally prepared report shall at minimum be a Statement of Activities and Balance Sheet.
This report must be presented by May 15.
Regardless of budget, any agency required by federal or state law to have an audit will be asked to
submit their audited statements to the conference. Only reviews or audits performed by an independent
licensed CPA or CPA firm enrolled in a quality peer review program that received an unqualified opinion
in its most recent peer review report will be accepted. No internal audits will be accepted. Failure to submit
required financial statements by May 15 shall be referred to the full CFA Council and could result in the
holding of all funds for the current year due the entity, beginning June 1, until such reports have been
submitted and reviewed by the Audit Committee of the CFA.
All United Methodist institutions affiliated with the Mississippi Annual Conference are required to
submit financial statements to the CFA, even though funds are not received from the conference.
The following are exempted from submitting the above-mentioned financial statements although a
compilation statement from the reviewing body must be presented:
■ Campus ministry units, unless they are receiving conference capital campaign funds
■ Clergy Spouses
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B. 2013 & 2014 Apportioned Mission Shares Budget
Report #2
Proposed
2013
2014
Mission Shares Mission Shares
UM Number 1 Avenue of Giving
1* World Service
MS UM Extended Ministry
2**Community Centers
3**Methodist Children’s Home
4**Choctaw Mission
5**United Methodist Hour
6**Baddour Center
MS UM Conference Clergy Support
7 Board of Medical Benefits-Active Plans
31 Board of Medical Benefits-Retiree Supplement
32 Pre 82 Pension Plan Funding
8 District Superintendents Fund
9 Board of Ministry and Related Funds
10 Equitable Compensation
MS UM Conference Leadership Work Areas
11 Annual Conference Administration
12 Congregational Development
13 Communication and Connectional Ministries
UM Higher Education Support
14 Campus Ministries (MS)
15 Ministerial Education Funds
(General Church)
16 Millsaps College (MS)
17 Black College Fund (General Church)
18 Rust College (MS)
19 Africa University (General Church)
MS UM Camping and Retreat Centers
20 Camp Lake Stephens
21 Camp Wesley Pines
22 Seashore Assembly
23 Gulfside Association, Inc.
UM General Church Administration
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25
26
Episcopal Fund
Administration (General Church)
Southeast Jurisdiction Programming
(Jurisdiction)
$ 1,536,684 $ 1,536,599
$
$
$
$
$
$
252,000 125,000 64,000 52,000 40,000 533,000 $
$
$
$
$
$
252,000
125,000
64,000
52,000
40,000
533,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,300,000 1,200,000 300,000 1,474,483 356,150 234,125 6,864,758 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,300,000
1,200,000
475,000
1,449,025
356,550
251,750
7,032,325
$ 1,813,296 $
888,770 $
554,350 $ 3,256,416 $ 2,039,845
$ 888,770
$ 399,697
$ 3,328,312
$
$
715,000 715,000
$ 521,131 $
320,000 $
207,865 $
160,000 $
46,517 $ 1,970,513 $ 527,538
$ 320,000
$ 210,420
$ 160,000
$
47,088
$ 1,980,046
$
$
$
$
$
128,000 128,000 100,000 32,000 388,000 $
$
$
$
$
128,000
128,000
100,000
32,000
388,000
$
$
428,473 175,769 $
$
448,684
185,438
$
129,886 $
126,359
Report #2 Continued Next Page...
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UM General Church Administration, Continued...
2013
Mission Shares 27 Interdenominational Cooperative Fund Budget Total $
40,737 $
774,865 $15,324,236 Proposed
2014
Mission Shares
$
41,237
$ 801,718
$15,600,000
*These funds are determined by General and Jurisdictional Conference.
** Funds restored to 2010 level by 2011 Annual Conference Action
Fund numbers to the immediate left of the item corresponds with budget explanation on the following pages.
The funds received in lines 1-8 and 16-29 are paid out as received and are know as turnarounds. These total
$9,499,363 or 60.9% of the total mission shares.
The conference fixed and controllable expenses are in funds 9 - 15 and total $ 6,100,637. Fixed expenses in these
funds approximate 20% of the total budget.
Report #3
Funding Report of the Conference Board of Pension
Paragraph 1507 (2) of the 2012 Discipline states “the conference council on finance and administration shall report
to the annual conference the amounts computed by the board that are required to meet the needs of the pension,
benefit, and relief programs of the conference.”
In accordance with that requirement, the following financial needs for the pension program are presented to the
CFA.
1. Pre-82 Pension Program
a. The past service rate for 2014 shall remain at $502 per service year. The 2012 General Conference required
that any increase in the PSR will require immediate funding. For example, raising the PSR to $518 in 2014
would call for an additional payment of $428,556 on 12-31-2014. Given the financial position of the conference, the Board feels that any increase causing additional payments will be unsustainable at this time.
b. The payment for 12-31-2014 at the $502 PSR is $1,494,607. The funding of this payment shall come from
the (1) direct invoicing of churches served by retired and SY clergy which is estimated to be $300,000 and
(2) apportioned mission shares of $475,000 in 2014. The balance will come from current reserves.
c. The direct invoice rate and computation base will be the same as charged to clergy in the active plans as
described below.
2. MPP Program
a. There are no additional payments for 2014.
3. CRSP Program-Full-time Clergy rate 15.50%
a. The conference will cover all full-time clergy as defined by the General Board of Pension plan under the
CRSP program. This plan provides a defined benefit and a defined contribution. The cost of this plan will
be 15.50% billed to the salary paying entities. Below is the breakdown of the 15.50% billing rate.
i. The defined benefit will be funded by billing the churches 9.25%.
ii. The CRSP defined contribution plan provides a 2% of plan compensation for each clergy. The clergy
are given the opportunity to receive up to an additional 1% if they will contribute up to 1% of their plan
compensation to their UMPIP account. The billing rate to fund this defined contribution will be 3% and
any amount of the 1% not matched by a clergy will remain in the fund for reserves.
iii.The .25% shall continue to be billed to fund the reserve for the unpaid balances.
b. Full-time clergy will be covered for the CPP welfare benefits of death and disability. The billing rate for this
plan shall be 3%.
c. The base on which the billing will be due shall be the total package of the clergy adjusted by a 25% increase
of those clergy living in a United Methodist provided parsonage.
4. Defined Contribution for the less than full-time clergy rate 8%
a.The conference shall provide a 5.75% defined contribution to the UMPIP account of each active clergy
serving less than full-time.
b.There shall be an additional billing of 2% to bill to all churches served by active less than full-time clergy
to cover any market declines in their CRSP plan for the period 1-1-2007 to 12-31-2013.
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c. There shall be an additional .25% billed to each church to provide funding for the unpaid balances of this
conference plan.
d. The base for the compensation shall be the same as in 3 (c) above. This shall be funded by direct invoicing
the amount to the local church served by the pastor.
The funding for the full-time clergy represents a decrease in rate from 17.5% to 15.50% or a 11% decrease in
billing rate. The less than full-time rate represents a decrease from 14.5% to 8% or a 45% decrease in billing rate.
This funding plan does call for an increase in the apportioned mission shares from $300,000 to $475,000 because
of the reduction in the billing rates as described above.
2014 Budget Requests
Detailed Budgets for Line Items as Referenced
NUMBER 1 AVENUE OF GIVING
Fund 1: World Service (Apportioned by the General Church)
When United Methodist congregations pay their apportioned mission shares they participate in
God’s work around the world and right in their own parish. The World Service Fund is the heart of our
local churches’ ministry together.
World Service is God’s people reaching out in love and compassion in the name of Christ. It represents a call and a challenge to each United Methodist. As The Book of Discipline 2012 states, the full payment of the World Service Fund is each congregation’s “first benevolent responsibility” (Paragraph 813).
The World Service Fund provides basic operating resources to four general program boards and four
general commissions. For 2013-2016, the four program areas’ primary focus are:
1. Leadership: enabling clergy and laity to develop the skills necessary for ministry in the 21st
century through leadership education and development, with focus on the United States;
2. Church Growth: extending the outreach of the Church’s ministry and grow the Church by
energetically starting new congregations;
3. Ministry with the Poor: partnering with the poor to seek justice and address the causes of
human suffering that result from poverty; and,
4. Global Health: bringing healing, health, and wholeness through a concerted effort to end preventable diseases of poverty such as malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
Each is rooted in the Wesleyan Movement that values scripture, tradition, experience and reason;
and each anticipates deep collaboration at every level of the church.
The two new initiatives approved by the 2012 General Conference and funded through World
Service are the Commission on Central Conference Theological Education and a Young Clergy Initiative.
The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling
$1,536,599.
MS UM EXTENDED MINISTRY
Fund 2: Community Centers
This apportioned mission share line item funds six community centers around the conference that
provide vital ministry and service to children, youth, and adults. The centers serve the poor and disadvantaged by offering affordable childcare, and after-school care and other children’s programs, training
and educational opportunities, abuse prevention and intervention, summer enrichment, older adult
services and other ministries.
The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub
Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request.
$252,000.
Bethlehem Center, Jackson
Edwards Street Community Center, Hattiesburg
Good Shepherd Center, Vicksburg
Moore Community House, Biloxi
$48,000
32,000
52,000
28,000
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Saint Andrews Mission, McComb
Wesley House, Meridian
36,000
56,000
Fund 3: Methodist Children’s Homes
The Methodist Children’s Homes plans to use the apportioned mission share to care for Mississippi’s
abused and neglected children in a therapeutic residential care setting.
Over 100 young people from all 82 counties are served by this faith based agency which allows the
opportunity to share the Gospel with the children. Many of the children have never had any spiritual
enrichment in their lives.
The Leadership Team through the Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub
$125,000.
Fund 4: Choctaw Mission
The Mississippi United Methodist Choctaw Mission is a caring ministry devoted to serving Christ
and improving the condition of life for all persons. Our mission shares help them seek the enhancement
and improvement of the total person: Body, Soul, Mind and Spirit. The Mission states that they feel
privileged to share in a strong and meaningful connection with United Methodists as they endeavor to
take the Gospel to the total person.
Funding from the Annual Conference apportioned mission shares are approximately 40% of revenue
for the programs and operation of the Choctaw Mission.
The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $64,000.
Fund 5: United Methodist Hour
The United Methodist Hour lives out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ by lifting up the
Greatest Commandment in both word and practice through six network stations and six local church
stations in Mississippi, and parts of Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania.
The United Methodist Hour fits within the purpose of the whole Body of Christ in helping to provide “hands and feet” for the Gospel. To that end, the mission of the United Methodist Hour is three-fold:
• Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through the mediums of television and radio.
• Resource the local church and annual conference through video and communication services.
• Provide ministry opportunities through the United Methodist Hour Prayer Ministry and Serving
Initiative.
Through our television program, Time That Makes the Difference, and our radio programs, Time That
Makes the Difference and Salt & Light, the United Methodist Hour of Mississippi, as the only television/
radio ministry of its kind in the United Methodist Church, is committed to providing high-quality
programming that communicates the love of God, promotes grace and service, and lifts up the work of
United Methodism around the world.
The United Methodist Hour resources the annual conference by producing videos for the annual
conference session and at other times during the year.
Fund 6: Baddour Center
The Baddour Center is dedicated to providing a model residential community for adults with mild
and moderate intellectual disabilities in an environment that promotes maximum growth intellectually,
spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally, and vocationally.
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Apportioned mission share gifts from the churches will be utilized exclusively for scholarship assistance for the 170 adult residents from 22 different states. Thirty- four of these residents, along with nine
day clients, are from Mississippi. The Baddour Center currently has 160 residents from 24 states.
The Miracles is the Baddour Center’s single largest recruiting tool. Many churches have been blessed
by the residents witness through music. Every church should contact the Center to schedule a performance of The Miracles.
As a faith-based organization, the Baddour Center does not accept any federal or state funding. In
order to compensate for the real costs not covered by tuition and vocational income, the Baddour Center
relies heavily on the contribution of generous individuals, corporations and private foundations that share
its vision and wish to invest in the lives of others
MS UM CONFERENCE CLERGY SUPPORT
Fund 7 and 31: Board of Medical Benefits
The Board of Medical Benefits is charged with the responsibility of administering the plan as adopted
by the Annual Conference. The complete report on current year recommendations may be found in
Section IV of this workbook. Following is a description of the plan funding for the self-insured plan and
the Medicare supplement plan.
Fund 7: Active Participants
The Mississippi Conference has adopted a self-insured medical plan with both a basic PPO and a
High Deductible Plan available to all full time clergy who are under 65 or non-Medicare eligible over
65. The conference has the responsibility for providing approximately 82% of the funding for this plan.
Participants are required to fund part of the employee cost and the full dependent cost. Surviving spouses
and dependents who were covered by this plan and who are under the age of 65 and whose clergy spouse
was on the plan have access to this coverage. The apportioned mission share funding for this part of the
plan is $3,300,000 and is shared among the churches with full time clergy effective July 1 of the previous
year. The plan allows other clergy salary paying units of the Mississippi Conference to be participants in
the plan by paying the full cost for the participants. No apportioned dollars go to funding the coverage
of those participants.
Fund 31: Medicare Supplement
At the 2012 annual conference a fully insured Medicare supplement plan was established for the
clergy who meet the qualifications of Medicare and who meet the other requirements of the plan. The
apportioned mission share dollars provide for a retiree credit based on years of service. Coverage for surviving spouses who were on the plan with their clergy spouse and whose clergy spouse died before 1-1-08
is funded by the apportioned mission shares. The apportioned mission share funding for this part of the
plan is $1,200,000 and is paid by all churches.
$4,500,000.
MS UM CONFERENCE CLERGY REPORT
Fund 32: Pre 82 Pension Plan Funding
The Board of Pension reminds us of the continued need to care for the unfunded status of the Pre-82
liability that has the responsibility of providing the funding for the pensions of those who served in years
prior to 1982. The “O For A Thousand” program has produced funds from gracious givers but not in an
adequate level to fund this liability over the next 8 years. The 2014 payment will be $1,494,607. This is
an increase of $437,027 over the 2013 payment of $1,057,580 due to change in number of participants,
interest anticipation and interest earning.
The generosity of the 2012 conference offering of $274,931 enabled the increased payment scheduled for 2014 to not require an increase in mission shares. Given the volatile market and the increasing
number of retirees in the baby-boomers generation, the Conference Board expressed the need to continue
to be vigilant and proactive in this matter.
Net Receipts Over (Disbursements) Total Disbursements
$
-
$2,084,940 $319,156 $5,515,050 $319,156 $7,599,990 $
-
$2,142,707 $ 125,723 $5,708,483 $ 125,723
$7,851,190
2013 Budget 2014 Budget Fully Self Combined 2013 Fully Self Combined 2014
RECEIPTS:
Insured Insured Budget Insured Insured Budget
Mission Shares from Local Churches
$1,200,000 $3,300,000 $4,500,000 $1,200,000 $3,300,000 $4,500,000
Participant Payments
$ 884,940 $2,219,206 $3,104,146 $ 942,707 $2,219,206 $3,161,913
Interest Income
$ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000
Rx Drug Rebate
$ 165,000 $ 165,000 $ 165,000 $ 165,000
$
- $
Total Receipts
$2,084,940 $5,834,206 $7,919,146 $2,142,707 $5,834,206 $7,976,913
DISBURSEMENTS:
Medical & Rx Claims
$1,934,049 $4,036,329 $5,970,378 $1,990,816 $4,439,962 $6,430,778
Post Retirement Health Benefits
$ 750,000 $ 750,000 $ 500,000 $ 500,000
Reinsurance Aggregate & Specific
$ 308,000 $ 308,000 $ 338,800 $ 338,800
Administration-Third Party Admin.
$ 165,000 $ 165,000 $ 175,000 $ 175,000
Wellness And Disease Management
$ 67,500 $ 82,500 $ 150,000 $ 67,500 $ 82,500 $ 150,000
Wellness Rewards
$ 22,500 $ 27,500 $ 50,000 $ 22,500 $ 27,500 $ 50,000
Salaries And Benefits
$ 27,641 $ 27,641 $ 55,282 $ 27,641 $ 27,641 $ 55,282
Legal Fees
$ 25,000 $ 75,000 $ 100,000 $ 25,000 $ 75,000 $ 100,000
Actuary
$ 17,500 $ 17,500 $ 17,500 $ 17,500
Audit
$
5,000 $ 15,000 $ 20,000 $
5,000 $ 15,000 $ 20,000
Bank Charges
$
1,000 $ 3,000 $ 4,000 $
2,000 $
2,000 $ 4,000
Office Supplies
$
1,000 $ 1,500 $ 2,500 $
1,250 $
1,250 $ 2,500
Bonding Fees
$ 4,830 $ 4,830 $
4,830 $ 4,830
Meeting Expense
$
1,250 $ 1,250 $ 2,500 $
1,000 $
1,500 $ 2,500
Board of Medical Benefits Budget Information for 2013-2014
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The 2014 change in the pension plan invoicing for less than full time appointments will cause the
direct invoices to produce a smaller amount causing the apportioned mission share to increase.
$475,000.
Fund 8: District Superintendent Fund
The District Superintendent Fund provides salary for cabinet and reimbursable business expenses for
in district and cabinet work for the 11 conference approved districts. The 2013 salary level was increased
2% over 2012. The 2011 and 2012 salaries remained level.
The Cabinet of the Mississippi Conference thanks the 2008- 2012 Annual Conference for adding
a line item into the conference budget for the expenses that is necessary in the course of supervision
of clergy. These funds are needed to pay salaries and other expenses. Examples of this need are when
clergy are set aside by the cabinet, to pay salaries while clergy are out of the pulpit at the request of the
local church, and to pay for evaluations, both psychological and medical. This fund exceeded the target
of $100,000 in 2012. For this reason the budget for the supervisory fund is decreased to $3,000 for 2014.
$1,449,025.
20132014
Current Salary for 11 District Superintendents
$937,882
$937,882
COLA (not to exceed 2.0% of salary) Determined in November 2013
18,764
Reimbursable expenses
201,957
208,032
Pension and Health Insurance
284,644
281,347
Supervisory Fund
50,000
3,000
Fund 9: Board of Ordained Ministry and Related Items
This board’s primary task is for the enlistment and recruitment of ordained clergy and to credential
such persons for ministry in the local church and beyond. The board cares for the needs of certified persons, diaconal ministers, local pastors, deacons, and elders. It shall, with the assistance of the local church
committee on pastor-parish relations, conference agencies, and every ordained minister of the conference,
enlist women and men of all races and ethnic origins and guide those persons in the process of education,
training, and ordination, recommending colleges and schools of theology listed by the University Senate.
A complete detailing of the board’s responsibilities is found in the 2012 Book of Discipline, ¶635.
$356,550.
a. Executive Committee
b. Conference Relations
c. Health & Wellness
d.Interviews
e. Pastoral Growth & Development
f. Resourcing the Connection
g. Vocational Call & Nurture
h. Clergy Spouse
i. Moving Supplemental
j. Methodist Health Care
$ 11,800
$ 35,500
$ 64,000
$ 7,750
$ 60,000
$ 11,500
$ 124,000
$ 2,000
$ 15,000
$ 25,000
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Fund 10: Equitable Compensation
This commission provides support for full-time clergy serving as pastors in the charges of the annual
conference by: (a) recommending standards for pastoral support; (b) administering funds to be used in
base compensation supplementation; and (c) providing counsel and advisory material on pastoral support
to district superintendents and committees on pastor-parish relations. The commission in consultation
with the Council on Finance and Administration recommends to the conference its estimate of the
amount required to support the schedule of minimum base compensation and supplements for the pastors.
These dollars represent support to many small churches with potential for growth and in missional
areas.
$251,750.
a. Administrative Expenses
b. Program Expense – Salary Supplements
c. Program Expense – Coop/Exceptional Ministries
d. Prog. Exp. – Ethnic Congregational/Mission Dev
e. Program Expense – Unique Ministries
f. Clergy Pension Benefit billing
g. Program Expense – Contingency
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,500
75,000
5,000
90,000
40,000
36,750
3,500
MS UM CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP WORK AREAS
Fund 11: Annual Conference Administration
The Annual Conference is given the responsibility to resource the local church. The annual conference administration is responsible for the operation of the Conference Center, trustee matters, conference
secretary, conference statistician, the Council on Finance and Administration and the annual conference
session.
In prior budgets the annual conference session cost has been included in the Connectional Ministries
Budget. It is now included in the administrative budget in item e below. The communications budget
was transferred in 2013 to Communication and Connection from the Administrative Budget. To better
align the costs, these rearrangements have been made in the 2013 and 2014 budget.
$2,039,845 (Detailed information follows).
a. Conference Center Operation
b. Conference Secretary
c. Conference Statistician
d. Conference Trustees/Property
e. Annual Conference Administration
f. Bishop Discretionary Fund
g. Episcopal Residence
h. Staffing Business Reimbursable Accounts
i. Staff Compensation CFA Personnel Committee
j. Staff Compensation Personnel Committee
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
207,500
6,880
4,575
96,600
455,700
5,810
20,990
101,000
262,974
877,816
Annual Conference Administration
Conference Center Operation
Annual Dues
$
Audit
Bank Charges
Equipment Lease
Equipment Replacement
Office Supplies
Postage
1,000
52,500
10,000
40,000
12,000
29,000
10,000
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Software Upgrades and Maintenance 45,000
Telephone
8,000
Total Budget $207,500
Conference Secretary
Conference Statistician
Conference Trustees/Property
Annual Conference Administration
Bishop’s Discretionary Fund
Episcopal Residence
Staffing Business Reimbursable Accounts
Operational Expense    $
400
Sectretary Honorarium            
3,000
Journal Editor Honorarium         1,500
Clergy Pension Benefit
480
Annual Conference Expense     
1,500
Total Budget
$ 6,880
Honorarium $ 1,900
District Statisticians 1,600
Clergy Pension Benefit 380
Travel 695
Total Budget
$ 4,575
Property and Liability Insurance $ 25,000
Office Utilities 21,600
Maintenance 20,000
Legal Fees 7,500
Janitorial Service 6,500
Abandonded Property Expense 15,000
Supplies 4,500
Meeting Expense 1,000
Total Budget $101,100
Legal Expense
$ 2,500
Memorials
1,200
Episcopacy Committee
1,000
CFA meeting expense
8,500
2014 Annual Conference Session 155,000
General/Jurisdictional Conference Expense - 2016 12,500
Contingency 275,000
Total Budget
$455,700
Bishop’s Discretionary Fund
$
5,810
Insurance Expense
$ 1,800
Repairs and Maintenance 15,000
Utilities
9,190
Furnishings and replacements
5,000
LESS: GCFA reimbursement (10,000)
Total Budget
$ 20,990
CFA Personnel Committee Staff
$ 25,000
Conference Personnel Committee Staff 76,000
Total Budget
$101,000
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Staff Compensation CFA Personnel Committee
Actual 2013 Salaries
$ 274,041 Taxes, Pension, Medical Insurance $ 79,356 Total CFA Personnel Budget $ 353,397 Less reimbursed by outside entities $(107,867)
Budget 2013 $254,881 $ 75,869 $330,750 $(74,190)
Budget 2014
$ 287,855
$ 85,682
$ 373,537
$(110,563)
Net CFA Personnel 2013 Budget $ 245,530 $256,560 $ 262,974
Staff Compensation Personnel Committee
Salaries/Compensation/
Contractual Arrangements
Taxes, Pension, Health Insurance
Total Conference
Personel Committee Actual 2013 Budget 2013 Budget 2014
$ 353,397 $ 704,287 $716,690 $156,046 $ 711,747
$ 166,069
$1,057,684 $872,736 $ 877,816
Fund 12: Parish and Community Development Ministries
Total Apportioned Mission Share Request $888,770
New Places for New People (New Starts)
Church Revitalization (Transformation)
Small Membership Church Committee
$ 631,399
$ 187,221
$ 70,150
In the area of New Church Development the focus in 2014 will be continued support of existing
plants while preparing site, planter and context for upcoming new church starts. The goal is to begin
three to five congregations over the coming five years. The mission share dollars in 2014 will create new
places for new people which will fulfill the mission of the United Methodist Church to “make disciples
of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
In the area of Revitalization, we plan to encourage more outward bound ministry that both reclaims
and renews the communities around our local churches and brings enhanced vision and renewed purpose
to the congregations. We believe it will be beneficial to invest in churches located in transitional communities to avoid closing them and then work to re-establish them as vital congregations.
In the area of Small Membership Church, we have three areas of emphasis. The first is providing
the conference field share for each of the two Church and Community workers in the conference now
assigned to St Andrews Mission in McComb and the Choctaw Mission in Philadelphia. Second, is the
Parish Ministry Grants in the two areas (a) new, innovative ministry, usually with an outreach component and (b) Church Improvement Grants for refurbishing of facilities for the purpose of outreach
ministry. These grants have a maximum of $5,000. Third is to host at annual conference the Small
Membership Banquet where we honor the Small Membership Church of the year.
$888,770.
MS UM CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP WORK AREAS
Fund 13: Communications and Connectional Ministries
The 2013Annual Conference will make decisions on how WE will be in ministry on the Annual
Conference level. The job of the Connectional Ministries Director is to align the resources with the mission of the church. In order to provide both accountability and flexibility, the Connectional Ministries
budget has been reconfigured to more aptly describe how funds will be spent to resource primary areas
of responsibility and service. Because the final form of structure is yet to be approved, the budget will be
configured in resourcing pools that are based on the past year’s expense performances for ministry groups
and committees under the Connectional Ministries umbrella.
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The seven central areas of service are:
1. Making disciples: The staff and ministry groups for the Annual Conference will center on helping
provide the local church tools to make and grow disciples.
2. Leadership development: The resources of Connectional Ministries that will be used to train and
equip lay and clergy leadership at the Annual Conference, District and local church levels. Special attention will be given to the Bishop’s initiatives and to needs discovered in the A2 indicator results.
3. Equipping congregations to serve communities: Where the Annual Conference will provide
training and resources to help the local church serve in their communities and around the world in the
name of Christ.
4. Connections: Connecting the local church to the District, Annual Conference, Jurisdictional
Conf., General Conf., and the larger faith communities: Connectional Ministries will serve as a vessel to
facilitate the sharing of resources between the general and local church.
5. Benevolences: Provide required oversight of Annual Conference Benevolent institutions.
6. Diversity: Monitor the diversity and inclusiveness of ministry and leadership throughout the
Annual Conference and to provide strategic plans to improve both.
$399,697.
b.Grants
$ 113,257
c.Ministry
$ 100,000
d.Travel
$ 15,000
e.Events
$ 40,000
f.Training
$ 35,000
g.Resources
$ 27,300
h.Communications
$ 37,040
i.Dues
$ 2,150
j.Contingency
$ 10,000
k. Appalachian Ministry
$ 3,000
l. J B Cain Archives
$ 16,950
UM HIGHER EDUCATION FUND
Fund 14: Mississippi Campus Ministries
The mission of the Higher Education and Campus Ministry committee is to facilitate the Church’s
involvement in higher education as a ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The mission is to involve all
individuals related to higher education and to influence the direction of institutions of higher education,
including speaking a prophetic word. Because life is sacred, the mission involves the whole person: body,
mind, and spirit in relation to others and all of God’s creation. Toward this end, the final goal of United
Methodist’s involvement in higher education is the transformation of persons and society into God’s
image. The HECM committee provides the salary support for all of our campus ministry units. In 2014,
we are planning funding for 24 campus ministers (8 full time and 16 part time). The committee provides
administrative oversight to all 26 campus ministry units, and establishes guidelines by which all campus
ministry units must operate. The committee works in collaboration with the local Wesley foundation
boards and the cabinet in regards to personnel matters.
$715,000.
a. Committee Expense
$ 5,000
b. Statewide Wesley Retreat
$ 20,000
c.Exploration/Next
$ 5,000
d. Emerging Ministries
$ 50,000
e. Salaries, Housing, Fringe Benefits
$ 545,000
f. Training & Resources for Campus Ministers
$ 12,000
g. Programming & Public Relations
$ 40,000
h. Property Insurance
$ 30,000
i. Accounting Review of Wesley Units
$ 8,000
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Fund 15: Ministerial Education Fund
(Apportioned by General Church)
The Ministerial Education Fund was established by action of the 1968 General Conference as a
means of engaging the total membership of the church in an effort to equip annual conference, theological schools, and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry to meet the need for increased
resources for the recruitment and education of persons for ordained ministry. Since 1976, programs
related to both diaconal and ordained ministry have been eligible for funding. And, since 1996, programs
related to recruitment and education of both deacons and elders have received support.
Support is provided for the 13 United Methodist seminaries in the US and global initiatives through
GBHEM, as well as local pastor courses of study, continuing education, and other programs that strengthen the ministry of every local church. The 25% retained by each annual conference directly supports
ministerial education in that conference.
$527,538.
Fund 16: Millsaps College
Millsaps College is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation, and the innovative shaping of the social, economic, and cultural progress
of our region.
Millsaps serves a community of 833 undergraduate students and 70 graduate students representing
26 states outside of Mississippi and 20 countries outside of the United States. The Center for Ministry is
a partnership between Millsaps College and the Mississippi United Methodist conference. It serves over
350 people from seven different conferences.
Millsaps uses the conference mission shares to provide scholarships to deserving Millsaps students.
Known as the John Wesley Scholarships, they are offered to Methodist students who are recommended
for admission to Millsaps by their church. To earn the scholarship, a student must have a 3.5 or higher
GPA and a 26 or higher on the ACT. The scholarships cover half of the tuition, fees, room and board.
In the 2011-2012 year, 12 students were awarded the John Wesley Scholarships.
Committee and the Higher Ed and Campus Ministry Committee has oversight responsibility for this
budget request.
$320,000.
Fund 17: Black College Fund
The 1972 General Conference established the Black College Fund as one of the apportioned general
church funds. The objective of the fund is to provide financial support for institutions of higher education that historically served the educational needs of black students. More than $285 million has been
raised since the fund was established to assist the programs and ministries of these schools. Our own Rust
College is one of the recipients of these funds.
$210,420.
Fund 18: Rust College
Rust College is a historically black United Methodist college in Holly Springs. The college’s primary
mission is teaching with a well-rounded program designed to acquaint students with cultural, moral, and
spiritual values, both in theory and practice. The institution serves a dynamic multi-cultural interfaith
community, supporting the entire Rust College family of faculty, staff, and students from 27 states and
several foreign countries.
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In the most recent fiscal year, apportioned mission shares were used for current operations which
included student scholarships, support of the United Methodist Minister and children of United
Methodist Ministers.
Rust College has the A’cappella Choir that is an excellent musical group who leads worship through
voice and word. Every church should experience the music as have many churches nationwide.
Committee and the Higher Ed and Campus Ministry Committee has oversight responsibility for this
budget request.
$160,000.
UM HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT
Fund 19: Africa University Fund
The 1988 General Conference approved a report of GBHEM providing for the establishment of
a United Methodist university on the continent of Africa. By the time the 1992 General Conference
convened, Africa University was a reality following the granting of a charter by the government of
Zimbabwe. On March 23, 1992 the College of Theology and the College of Agriculture and Natural
Resources opened on a site near Old Mutare to 40 students from Burundi, Mozambique, Sierra Leone,
Congo, and Zimbabwe.
Mississippi has endowed two scholarships with Annual Conference offerings in recent years. Dr.
Aubrey Lucas, previous MS Conference Lay Leader and General Conference Delegate, has served as
treasurer for the University. Numerous groups have made mission trips to the University and surrounding area.
MS UM CAMPING AND RETREAT CENTERS
Fund 20: Camp Lake Stephens
Camp Lake Stephens, a United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center near Oxford, Mississippi, is
committed to being a place where children, youth, and adults can encounter God and respond in faith to
God’s call to transform the world. This is accomplished by providing a full schedule of summer camps,
retreats, and other events throughout the year.
The apportioned mission shares provide about 8% of the total budget supporting operating expenses
of the camp ministry and will primarily be used to support the salary expenses for the full time employees.
Committee and the Camping Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request.
$128,000.
Fund 21: Camp Wesley Pines
Camp Wesley Pines Conference, Retreat and Camping Center serves as primary United Methodist
camp for central Mississippi in a beautiful setting near Gallman. Their mission is to assist in making
disciples and growing disciples for Jesus Christ.
With nearly 8,500 persons making use of Camp Wesley Pines in 2012, they touched lives all over
the State of Mississippi and Louisiana. Camp Wesley Pines is able through their unique setting to reach
out and touch lives of churched and non-churched persons by offering so many opportunities of growth.
And when people come they discover that Wesley Pines is not only a special place but a place to discover
and experience God.
$128,000.
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Fund 22: Seashore Assembly
Seashore Assembly serves as the primary encampment for the Coast region. With a rich history
spanning 140 years, Seashore Assembly serves as a place of renewal and growth for clergy and laity. Our
primary calling and ministry is to create an atmosphere and programs that foster spiritual growth and
empowerment cross-generationally.
Our apportioned mission shares will help supplement over 11% of our operating budget mainly in the
areas of deferred maintenance so as to prepare for record breaking use of the facility in 2014.
$100,000.
Fund 23: Gulfside Association, Inc.
Gulfside Association, INC is located in Waveland, Mississippi. The Gulfside ministry is unique
because since 1923 Gulfside Association, INC has been and still is an institution designed for and committed to the commemoration of the contribution and heritage of Blacks in the historical Wesleyan
tradition. They advocate for diversity and cultural development of all God’s people across the church.
Although located in the bounds of the Mississippi Conference in the Seashore District, they are
an agency formally of the Central Jurisdiction. They have a number of stake holders from across civic,
religious, and denominational groups. Their history has been and still is service to all. They serve the
Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, non-denominational, civic and community groups as well as the General
Board of Discipleship, General Board of Global Ministries, and the United Methodist Rural Fellowship.
Gulfside provides programs that further the development of ministries to the whole person through
education, spiritual nurture and family support for all ages. Gulfside inspires, engages and transforms lives
through six pathways to fruitful ministry.
Committee and Camping Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request.
UM GENERAL/JURISDICTIONAL
Fund 24: Episcopal Fund
The Episcopal Fund, raised in accordance with paragraph 817.3 shall provide for the salary and
expenses of bishops from the date of their consecration and for the support of retired bishops and surviving spouses and minor children of deceased bishops. This support includes moving cost, health insurance,
pensions and residences. The Episcopal Fund provides funding to all conferences for the operation of the
Episcopal Area offices and partial funding for the Episcopal Residence. In 2014, Mississippi will receive
$90,000.
$448,684.
Fund 25: General Administration Fund
The General Administration Fund (paragraph 813) finances those general church agencies that are
specifically administrative as contrasted with programmatic, missional, or ecumenical.
The General Fund provides interpretation resources and the quadrennial general conference.
Funding for General Council on Finance and Administration, General Commission on Archives and
History, and Judicial Council is provided by these funds.
$185,438.
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Fund 26: Southeastern Jurisdiction Programming
Mississippi and the 14 other conferences make up the Southeastern Jurisdiction. At the 2012
conference, the 2013-2016 budget was cut in half of the 2008-2012 budget because the agencies of
the jurisdiction have become self-supporting programmatically. In the effort to move in this direction,
funding for debt was included in the 2013-2016 budget for Lake Junaluska and Hinton Rural Life. Lake
Junaluska is the home of the Intentional Growth Center and World Council of Methodism headquarters.
The 2013-2016 budget of $4,435,156 provides for administrative work of the jurisdiction including
the 2016 session and the debt retirement of $2,351,200. The Mississippi Conference is responsible for
$259,771. The future apportioned mission shares will be reduced. In the event we have an over collection, the funds will be placed in reserve for the 2017-2020 budget.
$126,359.
Fund 27: Interdenominational Cooperation Fund
The Interdenominational Cooperation Fund provides basic support for ecumenical agencies through
which the United Methodist Church participates in God’s mission in cooperation with other Christian
communions.
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C. Board of Trustees
A. Conference-Owned Property
The Conference Trustees are entrusted with the care of all property that is in the service of the annual
conference as a whole. These properties in Jackson consist of the United Methodist Building and the
Episcopal Residence in Jackson.
There are two permanent buildings constructed by the recovery efforts. They are owned by the
conference and were built on land contractually leased for 35 years from Vancleave UMC and Nugent
UMC. When the Katrina recovery efforts are complete, the buildings may be used by those local churches
where the property was constructed. In the event of a future recovery need, the property by contractual
lease will temporarily revert to those recovery efforts. The building at the Vancleave UMC location has
been turned back to the church. The Nugent UMC location is still being utilized in the recovery effort.
B. Conference Center
The Conference Trustees received authority from the 2011 Annual Conference to study the vision
and needs of the conference headquarters building in light of an offer to purchase it by Galloway Memorial
UMC for mission uses. After thorough investigation, the Trustees recommend that the 2012 Annual
Conference concur with their recommendation to receive the Briarwood UMC church property. The
property was received and deeded in the name of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United
Methodist Church, Inc.
The renovation began immediately after annual conference and the building was occupied November
12, 2012. The facility has turned out to be a wonderful use of the resources in providing excellent office
and conference space as well as plentiful parking.
Galloway Memorial UMC paid to the annual conference $602,616 and the cost of renovation at
December 31, 2012 was $554,109. The balance of the funds has been placed in reserves to provide for the
exterior painting and future upkeep of the building.
C. Episcopal Residence
The Episcopal Residence underwent major renovations during July and August 2012. All of the work
was completed in time for the arrival of Bishop and Mrs. Swanson. The Trustees are working very closely
with the Episcopacy Committee to maintain the residence is good repair.
D. Insurance
All properties of the conference are properly insured. The conference wide insurance program is
adequate at the present time. The Trustees believe the conference as a whole is better protected as a result
of the minimum coverage standards adopted in 2004 and the conference wide program adopted in 2005.
A. J. Gallagher Risk Management located in Ridgeland, MS continues to provide the program administration and risk management services for the conference wide program. The conference wide program is
financially stable and continues to insure 857 entities with a total insured value of $742,999,370.
E. Minimum Coverage Standards
The required levels of insurance approved at the 2004 Annual Conference are as follows:
1. Pastoral Professional Liability
Limit Each Claim / Annual Aggregate
2. Directors and Officers Liability – Claims Made Coverage
Limit Each Claim / Annual Aggregate
3. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability (limit per accident)
Leased Vehicles / Hired and Non-Owned Vehicles
4. Physical or Sexual Abuse Liability (Sexual acts liability)
5. Commercial Automobile Liability
Church Owned Vehicles
6. Volunteer Liability
Church Members With Respect to Duties As Such
7. General Liability
$1,000,000 / $3,000,000
$1,000,000 / $1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000 / $3,000,000
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The churches that are not insured by the conference wide program shall be required to submit their
declaration page proving that they are in compliance with the minimum coverage standards as a part
of their charge conference reports. To provide protection for the conference and all of the churches
of the conference, churches not in the conference wide program shall be asked to list the Mississippi
Conference United Methodist Church as an additional insured on their policy and submit proof to the
Charge conference.
F. Abandoned and Discontinued Church Property
Abandoned and discontinued church property that belongs to the conference is being studied and
tracked to determine that conference approved actions are followed.
G. Records and Legal Documents
The legal documents and records are held in the office of finance in Jackson. Deeds to all churches
are being collected by the District Superintendents and will be in the permanent file in the office of
finance in Jackson.
H. Debt on Conference Property
There is no debt on any of the conference owned property.
Dr. George E. Jones, Chair
David Stotts, Conference Treasurer
D. Board of Pensions
Report #1
Funding
Paragraph 1507 (2) of the 2012 Discipline states “the Council on Finance and Administration shall
report to the annual conference the amounts computed by the board that are required to meet the needs
of the pension, benefit and relief programs of the conference.” This report is found in Report #3 in the
Council on Finance and Administration report section.
Pension Benefits and Liaison Offices
The work of the Board of Pensions is carried out through David Stotts the Conference Benefits
Officer who is also the Conference Treasurer. Working in the Conference Benefits Office is the Benefits
Administrator, Larry Davis and Pension Liaison Officer, Byrd Hillman. The Conference Benefits Office
interfaces with the General Board of Pension and assists the Bishop and Cabinet in pension matters. The
office is also available to assist participants with questions that relate to pensions and health benefits.
The benefits officer can be contacted through the conference treasurer’s office at 601-354-0515 or
866-647-7486 or at 320-A Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.
Unfunded Liability
Virtually all of the United Methodist clergy appointed by the Mississippi Annual Conference prior to
1982 are covered by Supplement One to the Ministerial Pension Plan. All assets of the plan are available
to pay all benefits of the plan regardless of the annual conference from which contributions came or under
which the benefits accrued. However, because each annual conference controls certain benefit provisions
of the plan, funding requirements are determined separately for each conference.
Each year the Actuarial Department of the General Board of Pension values the benefits provided
under the plan and review our conference funding plan. That General Board of Pension and Health
Benefits approved plan may be read in its entirety in the conference Board of Pensions report # 4. Our
liability increases when we increase the past service rate, and we reduce our liability when we make
annual payments in accordance with our funding plan. Actuarial experience and investment performance
are factors in this computation. Investment performance during the past year has challenged money
managers to review long-term strategies. Your Board of Pension is studying various plans to maximize
return on invested funds. The revised plans will acknowledge reduced rates of returns for the short-term.
The 2012 General Conference passed legislation that requires the full funding of any increase in the
per service year rate. The Board has reported to the Conference Council on Finance and Administration
that it is electing not to increase the PSR in 2014 but to look at reserves and investment earnings in
December 2014 to see if special grants can be made to those whose PSR is in the range of $502-$518.
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Funding for Pension Plan Must Be Paid in Full
Each pastor and each church must understand the necessity of paying the Clergy Pension Benefit
billing in full each year. Following is the text of The 2012 Discipline paragraph 639 (4) a and b.
4. Proportional Payment- The board shall compare the records of the amounts paid by each pastoral charge
for the support of pastors and for pension and benefit programs, computing the proportional distribution thereof
and keeping a permanent record of defaults of the churches of the conference that have failed to observe the following provisions pertaining to proportional payment, and shall render annually to each church that is in default a
statement of the amounts in default for that and preceding years.
a) When the apportionment to the pastoral charge for the pension and benefits program of the annual conference has been determined, payments made thereon by each pastoral charge shall be exactly proportionate to
payments made on the salary or salaries of the ordained minister or clergy serving it.
b) The treasurer of the pastoral charge shall be primarily responsible for the application of proportional payment; but in the event of the treasurer’s failure to apply it, the pastor shall adjust cash salary and payment according
to the proper ratio, as provided above, before the pastor enters the respective amounts in the statistical repost to
the annual conference.
The conference board must fund the retirement payment to clergy in the Pre-82 Plan -Supplement
One to CRSP, Ministerial Protection Plan (MPP) Annuities-Annuities of Supplement 3 to CRSP and
in the Clergy Retirement Security Program Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plan. Surviving
spouses and dependent children of deceased clergy may also be a recipient of benefits.
The Conference Board of Pensions in their January 2013 meeting received a report of arrearages in
2010, 2011 and 2012 Clergy Pension Benefit invoicing. This information was forwarded to each district
and may be seen in the following Report #5. Unpaid balances carry forward each year. It is the plan of
the Conference Board of Pensions to keep careful records of non-payment and to contact district superintendents where this has occurred. An aggressive plan for collection has been provided to the Conference
Benefits Office and the plan shall be followed. Arrearage information will be available for review in the
Conference Benefits Office at the end of any month.
Conference Action Requested for Past Due Direct Invoices
The Board believes strongly that the benefits cost must be paid in accordance with the 2012
Discipline. It is the recommendation of the Board that no raise be offered to or accepted by a pastor who
is serving a church with a past due balance in the direct invoice plan. The Board asks the 2013 Annual
Conference to go on record concurring with this recommendation.
The Board requests that the 2013 Annual Conference go on record recommending that the funds
received from a church that is merging or closing be first applied to the unpaid direct invoices of the
church.
Investments
The money of the Conference Board of Pension is invested with the Mississippi United Methodist
Foundation, Hancock Bank, and General Board of Pension. All of our investments are made with the
consent of the conference board. The operating account is at Trustmark National Bank.
At year-end, we had general funds of $35,041 at Trustmark National Bank, $276,258 invested with
the General Board of Pension, Superannuate funds of $1,041,789 invested at the General Board of
Pension, $4,742,259 CRSP and Pre-82 Funds invested at the Mississippi UM Foundation, and $213,668
invested in the Leo Seal Fund at the Hancock Bank.
Minister’s Personal Contributions
Each minister is given the opportunity to participate in the United Methodist Personal Investment
Plan (UM PIP) of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. Ministers can decide how much
they want to invest each month. It can be tax paid or tax deferred. The minister may choose one of two
ways to contribute the money: (1) salary reduction – The check must be sent by the church treasurer in
order to qualify, and it should be so stated to the General Board. The amount is to be deducted from the
W-2 form, and Social Security is not paid on this amount; the amount is not subject to income tax until
withdrawn. (2) tax paid – Under this plan, the minister must pay income tax on the amount contributed
but will not pay tax on interest received until it is withdrawn.
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If a minister moves he/she must make a new contract with the new church for his/her UM PIP and
report it to the General Board.
The Conference Board highly encourages every full-time participant to participate in the up to 1%
matching portion of the CRSP defined contribution.
Retired Ministers
Rental/housing allowances. A resolution in regard to a rental/housing allowance has been prepared
for action at this session of annual conference. Each retired minister is requested to study this resolution
carefully. Let it also be emphasized that adequate records must be kept in order to justify expenses claimed.
Should a retired minister die during the year, exclusion for rental/housing allowance is available with
respect to the income of the minister during the time he or she was alive. However, the exclusion is not
available to the surviving spouse.
Moving Expense
The Board has recommended to the Council on Finance and Administration that the moving
expense for retirees moving to their retirement home be paid out of the Board of Ordained Ministry fund
based on the guidelines that have been recommended by CFA.
Special Arrangements for CPP and Death Benefit
The conference Board of Pensions acknowledges that the benefits for clergy should be provided on
an equal basis for all. Therefore, to be uniform in providing the CPP death and disability benefits, the
Board recommends that all full-time clergy covered by CRSP be covered in the CPP program with the
cost paid by the local employing unit.
The board believes that coverage for death and disability should also be available to all eligible clergy
who are on a covered leave status or Elders appointed to less than full time service. The coverage is available through the General Board of Pension CPP program. The conference Board of Pensions recommends
that the coverage be made available with the cost to be paid by the insured participant.
Conference Authorization
It is the policy of the Conference Board of Pension, through its treasurer, to place with the General
Board of Pension or the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation such funds as it receives from time to
time. Such funds are to be invested in the General Board of Pension or the Mississippi United Methodist
Foundation for the use and benefit of said conference Board of Pension, to transfer among accounts an
amount required for the monthly and annual payments to the General Board of Pension for the cost of
our pension program.
Education Programs on Pensions
We encourage districts to initiate programs for education on the pension plans. The conference
Board of Pension will be glad to arrange programming and education events to district ministers and their
spouses, and to any called meeting of ministers and laypersons. Adequate time for full presentation and
questions should be allowed. Contact the Conference Benefits Office to arrange one of these meetings.
On August 19-20, 2013 we plan to offer The 3 “L” Academy again. This education event was started
in 2009. The event will be highlighting (1) structuring the salary compensation package, (2) explanation of the available retirement plans, (3) workshops for those contemplating retirement within the next
5 – 7 years, (4) a lifetime planning seminar for interested pastors and their spouses and (5) various other
information on connectional giving, stewardship, and wellness. This event will be in Jackson with speakers coming from the General Board of Pension, various general church agencies and other local resources.
Gifts and Wills
In 2009 the Board was notified of the inclusion of the pension program in the Leo Seal Trust. Since
2009 $204,218 has been received and is in the Hancock Bank. The original purpose of the gift was for
building and equipment. The Board has received approval from the court system and trustee for the interest on the endowment fund to be transferred annually to the conference board of pension in an effort to
begin to reduce the amount of the funding requirements. The conference Board of Pension will begin an
education process of encouraging others (both lay and clergy) to add to this endowment through their wills.
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Social Security for Ministers
Social Security is a vital part of a minister’s financial plan. This gives protection for retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, as well as Medicare. If a minister has any questions related to his/her relationship
to social security, please contact your local social security office.
“O For A Thousand” Program
At the 2010 Annual Conference, the “O For A Thousand” program was announced. The Board
hopes that all churches either as a church or as groups in the church will fund “O For A Thousand.” The
Board expresses its gratitude to Bishop Ward for the 2012 Annual Conference offering dedicated to the
Pre-82 Funding. The amount raised was $274,931. Because of this generous offering, the unanticipated
added cost in the Pre 82 payment for 2014 can be funded.
It is the pleasure of this board to serve those who serve each local church.
Reverend Tim Prather, Chairman
David Stotts, Conference Benefits Officer
Report #2
Conference Board Of Pension Budget
For 2014, 2013, 2012
2012 Year End Results
20142013
2012 Actual
Budget
Budget
Budget 12/31/12
Receipts:
Pre 82 Mission Share Funding $ 475,000 $ 300,000 Direct Invoices For Pre 82
$ 300,000 $ 450,000 Clergy Pension
Benefit Funding
$ 4,495,000 $ 5,596,162 $5,486,433 $ 5,620,011
Less Than Full Time
Pension Contributions
$ 242,750 Less To Assistance Reserve $ (79,218)
General Board Pension
Grant = To CPP
$
-
$ 920,327 $ 907,122
Pre 82 Funds On Hand
At Gbophb/Um Fndn
$
-
$ 160,894 $ 160,894
Other Interest
$ 90,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,455
Leo Seal Trust
Disbursements
$ 30,000 $ 61,000 $ 24,000 $ 77,016
Hancock Bank (Gain/(Loss) )
$ 12,393
Gifts To Pre 82 LiabilityO For A Thousand
$ 25,000 $ 50,000 $ 75,000 $ 303,572
Less: O For A Thousand
Campaign Expenses
Interest Gifts From
Various Trusts
$
5,000 $ 12,000 $ 31,000 $
3,478
Interest On Superannuate
Endowment
$ 100,000 $ 27,500 $ 80,000 $ 126,025
Interest On Pre 82 Funds
$ 85,000 $ 110,000 $ 67,000 $ 98,326
Gain On Dif And Mas Accts
Including Interest
$ 60,000 $ 50,000 $ 54,380
Total Receipts
$5,907,750 $6,731,662 $6,919,654 $7,359,454
Disbursements:
20142013
Budget
Budget
2012 Actual
Budget 12/31/12
Cost Of Pension Benefits
CRSP-DB
Pre 82 Payment
CRSP-DC
Less Than Full Time
Pension Contributions
CPP
Subtotal Cost of
Pension Benefits
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$ 2,384,975 $ 1,494,607 $ 870,000 $ 3,668,779 $ 1,057,580 $ 938,640 $3,645,779 $1,402,861 $ 920,327 $ 3,645,779
$ 1,402,861
$ 960,605
$ 242,750 $ 870,000 $ 938,640 $ 920,327 $ 907,122
$ 5,862,332 $6,889,294 $ 6,916,367
$ 6,603,639 Operating Expenses
Liaison Officer $ 21,000 $ 21,000 $ 20,500 Salaries And Benefits
$ 34,281 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 3 “L” Academy
$ 20,000 $ 13,000 $ 13,000 Travel Meals Meetings
$ 16,000 $ 20,000 $ 15,175 Professional Fees
$ 11,500 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Payment To
Dependent Children
$
4,300 $
4,525 $ 4,525 Annual Conf.
Retirees Luncheon
$
7,500 $
9,000 $ 9,000 Bank Charges
$
7,000 $
7,700 $ 7,700 Dues
$
125 $
125 $
125 Grave Markers
$
2,400 $
2,400 $ 2,400 Special Grants-&
Gbop Payments
$
4,650 $
4,575 $ 4,575 Office Expense
$ 10,500 $
7,500 $ 6,500 Per Diem Annual ConfSurviving Spouses
$
1,500 $
1,000 $ 1,000 Bad Debt Allowance
Subtotal Operating
Expenses
$ 140,756 $ 112,825 $ 106,500 Total Disbursements
$ 6,003,088 $6,716,464 $6,995,794 Net Receipts Over
(Disbursements)
$ (95,338)
$ 15,198 $(76,140)
$
$
$
$
$
20,481
7,900
18,011
14,844
10,246
$
4,657
$
$
$
$
7,018
6,696
125
824
$
$
4,613
7,853
$ 1,315
$ 210,392
$ 314,975
$7,231,342
$128,112
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Report #3
Board of Pensions
Item No. 1
Following are the conference claimants for the 2012-2013:
Minister of Conference
C. Nelson Walley
George A. Skelton
Wayland Hamlin
Sam S. Barefield, Jr.
Ernest Edward Bullock
Robert Lee Kates
Charles Edward Smith
Charles Henry Burton
Henry Gray Story
James Albert Townsend
Guss Jenkins Shelly
William Franklin Appleby, Sr.
William A. Strange
Martin Luther McCormick, Jr.
Howard Mckee
Robert E. Anding
Herman Lester Heath
Samuel W. McRaney Jr.
Jack Williams
Esta Stanley Furr
Ellus Ray Howard
A Lamar Martin
Deceased SpousesMinister of Conference
Anita S. Gunter
Sarah B. Shelton
Cassie L. Berry
Mary Ann Brown
Katherine Day Hartfield
Cleo T. Ramey
Bettye Hunter
Miriam Stamps McCafferty
Lounett Gore
Horace Clinton Deaton`
Virgia Mae Bartee
Mattye M. (Pat) Humphries
Maggie Killings Smith
Tommie Lee McCormick
Roxie Nelson Phillips
Katherine Howell
Carol W. Parker
Mary Eva Sue Cox
Merlene Robertson
Jennie Ruth Crump
Issace N. Martin
Helen Faye Sills
Rebecca Brewer
Doyce Gunter
Thomas Edward Shelton
Lawrence J. Berry
Eddie David Brown
William Earl Hartfield
James D. Ramey
Richard W. Hunter
James T. McCafferty
Julian Andrew Gore
Diana Baker Deaton
Harry Bartee
Joseph T. Humphries
Willie G. Killings
Martin L. McCormick, Jr. Claude Douglas Phillips
James E. Howell, Sr.
Clarence Parker
James Raymond Cox
Murray D. Robertson
Alfonso W. Crump, Sr.
Alphanette B. Martin
Louis Wise
Bobby L. Brewer
Date of Death
May 30, 2012
May 31, 2012
June 3, 2012
July 16, 2012
July 24, 2012
August 10, 2012
August 29, 2012
September 7, 2012
October 4, 2012
October 6, 2012
October 18, 2012
November 6, 2012
November 25, 2012
December 12, 2012
January 12, 2013
March 17, 2013
March 18, 2013
April 20, 2013
April 20, 2013
May 25, 2013
May 28, 2013
June 4, 2013
Date of Death
July 30, 2012
August 2, 2012
August 3, 2012
August 7, 2012
August 17, 2012
September 20, 2012
September 28, 2012
November 1, 2012
November 9, 2012
November 11, 2012
November 25, 2012
November 27, 2012
November 27, 2012
November 29, 2012
January 2, 2013
January 10, 2013
January 10, 2013
January 11, 2013
January 11, 2013
January 16, 2013
January 20, 2013
February 12, 2013
April 6, 2013
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Item No. 2
Incapacity leave and renewal of incapacity leave are granted only if disability benefits are approved
from the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) by the Disability Committee of the General Board of
Pensions. We recommend that incapacity leave be granted to the following ministers:
Carolyn Abrams
Larry Darnell Bolton
Cora Crumble
John Clinton Burkes, Jr.
Harry Bryan Davis
Phillip Dearman
Stephen A. DeVore
Stephen G. Dial
Fredrick Leon Gerber
Dale F. Glenn
Thomas C. Hawks
Carlos Perez-Bonilla
Thomas Lionel Samson
Richard Ray Sebren, Jr.
John Howard Staggs
John Thomas Tucker
Item No. 3
The Board of Pensions recommends that the following dependent adult children of deceased ministers be
granted a child’s benefit based upon the pension credit of the minister:
ChildMinisterYears
E. Dean Gemeny
Beulah Irving
Isaac M. Leverette
Virginia Presley
Edgar D. Gemeny
William R. Irving
Harold Leverette
Earl Presley
15.75
4.75
18.5
37.5
Item No. 4
The following ministers serving in Extension Ministries in 2012-2013 served with pension responsibility
on the conference:
Billy Owen
Heather K. Hensarling
Jimmy Lloyd Barnes
Henderson Rasberry
Richard Michael Hicks
Steven Wayne Casteel
Samuel Andrew Ray
Embra Knox Jackson, II
Elisabeth Ann Garvin (ended
Timothy Charles Thompson, II
Theon Johnson (ended August,
September 2012)
William Edward Willis
2012)
Mattie Gipson
Victoria Leigh White
John C. Moore
Hugh Milton Griffith, Jr.
William T McAlilly (ended July Wayne Webster
Warren Patrick Hutto
2012)
Vera Hall-Stamps
Item No. 5
The following ministers serving in Extension Ministries in 2012-2013 served with pension responsibility
on the institution or agency served:
Item No. 6
Martha Ann Alexander
Kurt Thomas Appel
Terri K. Armstrong
Loye B. Ashton
Michael Ray Baker
Sylvia Blackwell
Dorothy Claire Biedenharn
Diane L. Braman
Alice Carol Burnett
Johnny Crosby
Charlene Cheney
A W Crump, Jr.
Dorothy Dickson-Rishel
Roger A. Flowers
Stephanie Camille Foretich
Walter L. Frazier
Elisabeth Ann Garvin (begin
October 2012)
William Johnson Garrott
John Robert Hall
Hubert Dale Hathorn
Brad ford E. Hodges
Sherry Bryant Johnson
Marvin R. King
Michael Lobasso
Walter N. Leverette
Gerald Liu
Toby Eugene Lofton
Gerald Douglas Lord
Frenchye Magee
Earl McAnally
William H. Miskelly
Thomas Emory Miller
Samuel O. Morris
Dale Y. Owen
Nathan Joseph Payne
Catherine Penick
John Douglas Pepper
James Lauren Porter
Paige Katherine Swaim-Presley
Joseph T. Ranager
Joseph T. Reiff
Chris Brooking Richardson
James W. Richardson
Felix Lloyd Rollins
Sallie Fran Ross
David Cary Sellers
Casey Marion Smith, Jr.
Richard E. Stoglin
Annie Louise Travis
Stephen L. Vinson
David White
Kristen Williams
Linda R. Whited
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Earl Wilson III
Jacob Dale Wilson
Susan Lee Woodard
J. Daniel Young
Rebecca Carol Youngblood
The policy of the Board of Pension in determining pension responsibility for Extension Ministries
is the pension responsibility lies with the salary-paying institution or agency. If the appointment’s salary support is paid by the conference, then the pension responsibility belongs to the conference. If the
appointment’s salary support is paid by the institution or agency, then the pension responsibility belongs
to the salary-paying unit. Note that ministers who are serving in an Extension Ministry must assume
responsibility to see that their pension is being cared for. The Board of Pension has entered into agreements with those extensions ministries who desire to cover their clergy by CRSP. The cost shall be paid
by the extension ministry.
Item No. 7
Annuity payments related to pre-1982 service in the Mississippi Annual Conference have been
reviewed and have been found to be accurate. A copy of the detailed report has been filed with the
Conference Benefits Officer, David Stotts, and is available for review upon request.
Reverend Tim Prather, Chairperson
David Stotts, CPA Conference Benefits Officer
Report #4
The Mississippi Annual Conference 2014 Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan has been filed with
the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. The funding plan incorporates, to the best of our
knowledge, the conference’s obligations and funding of the following benefits provided to clergy and
laity. The funding plan was signed by the Conference Benefits Officer and Conference Board of Pension
Chair on May 1, 2013.
CRSP DB, CRSP DC, MPP Annuities, MPP Future Annuities, Pre 1982, Post-Retirement Medical,
Active Health, CPP, UMPIP, Less than full time clergy beginning 1-1-2014, and Moving Expense for
retirees and those going onto disability medical leave
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits issued the following:
Written Opinion of Mississippi Comprehensive Funding Plan
The Funding Plan meets the standards for a Pre-82 funding plan as established by the General Board,
and the requirements for a favorable opinion of a Funding Plan.
Note: The statement above and any written opinion provided by the General Board do not imply
any representation as to the ability or probability of the applicable Conference to fulfill the obligations
included in the Funding Plan.
This opinion was signed by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits in Glenview Illinois
on May 17, 2013.
A complete copy of the document is on file and available for review in the Conference Benefits
Officer’s office and on line on the conference website under Finance and Administration Board of
Pension.
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Report #5
Following are the past due Clergy Pension invoices as of 12-31-2012.
Entity# and Name Balance
1020 Brandywine $579.72
1070 Little Rock $348.00
1071 New Hope (Copiah) $73.95
1100 Brookhaven: Kynett $1,966.59
1110 Bude $243.82
1112 Mount Vernon $273.45
1130 Centreville $54.69
1131 White’s Chapel $109.38
1211 Community $942.48
1222 Natchez: St John’s $232.00
1240 Foxworth $870.00
1291 Gallatin $16.55
1292 St Morris $7,247.40
1370 Magnolia: St James $145.00
1400 Mccomb: Centenary $1,300.00
1460 Mount Carmel $725.00
1500 New Fork $456.75
1502 Thirkield $616.25
1530 New Hope Memorial (Marion Co) $112.38
1586 Mount Salem $2,531.14
1590 Sandy Hook $802.08
1591 Hopewell $4,130.39
1600 Sartinville $8,941.64
1610 St Paul (Franklin County) $2,684.40
1653 St James (Walthall) $4,946.25
2060 Canton $10,070.22
2180 Florence: Marvin $1,012.63
2190 Flowood $2,494.08
2200 Lynch Chapel (Forest) $5,461.28
2202 Mars Hill $476.88
2203 Sherman Hill $2,949.06
2250 Greenfield $131.25
2430 Monterey $181.25
2442 New Chapel $225.33
2491 Mount Pleasant $809.10
2492 Mountain Ridge $640.05
2530 Rexford $1,726.20
2540 Rials Creek $738.17
2600 Taylorsville $4,806.64
3040 Evans Chapel $3,496.65
3070 Binford Chapel $5,220.00
3121 Midway $2,356.21
3140 Durant: First $12,249.80
3161 Ebenezer: Mt. Zion $43.50
3220 Greenville: Trinity $328.14
3280 Grenada: Grace $8,750.10
3290 Grenada: Vincent $14,458.88
3300 Holcomb $531.68
3320 Georgeville $869.90
3360 Indianola: Rasberry $14,602.19
3410 Leland $1,945.92
Entity# and Name 4041 Mount Zion (Bay Springs) 4042 Spring Hill (Montrose) 4043 Warren Hill 4070 Buckatunna 4080 Chapel Hill 4090 Clara 4115 Dudley Chapel 4151 St John 4210 Hattiesburg: St Paul 4302 Smith Chapel 4380 Lumberton 4381 Maxie 4420 Little Creek-Bolton Chapel 4422 Nebo 4625 Soules Chapel 4630 Stringer 4663 New Hope 4670 Wayne Haven 4680 Mount Carmel 4700 Williamsburg 4701 Lone Star 5060 Collinsville 5120 New Hope (Dekalb Circuit) 5131 Dekalb: St Mark 5133 New Hope (Dekalb Parish) 5140 Dekalb 5141 Union (Dekalb) 5160 Mount Levy 5170 St. John 5171 New Mount Zion 5220 Lake 5223 Pleasant Valley 5230 Lake Central 5231 Thrailkill 5232 Union Chapel 5270 Mars Hill 5370 Cornerstone Umc 5382 Mt Salem 5420 Meridian: St Peter 5440 Great Spirit 5452 Stallo 5491 Mcgowan Chapel 5512 Prairie Chapel 5520 Philadelphia: Southside 5530 Pleasant Grove (Bailey) 5575 Quitman: Grace 5590 Mount Zion (Newton) 5593 Wesley Chapel (Rose Hill) 5631 New Beginnings 5641 Silver Spree 5642 Spring Hill (Shubuta) Balance
$114.84
$2,617.98
$2,308.93
$196.88
$1,203.50
$494.01
$1,444.50
$1,949.56
$14,126.58
$1.26
$868.44
$25.00
$103.41
$0.07
$1,305.00
$284.38
$1,319.50
$5,414.09
$166.03
$7,467.86
$164.58
$835.99
$612.61
$4,371.40
$5,527.66
$620.58
$76.56
$78.95
$269.80
$539.12
$536.99
$404.46
$76.98
$1,045.43
$86.76
$192.50
$5,013.03
$1,469.42
$325.61
$6,842.15
$32.82
$71.09
$2,523.00
$592.08
$29.00
$2,549.19
$203.00
$58.00
$544.60
$2,943.38
$810.11
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5643 Sweet Pilgrim $757.44
5660 Spring Hill (Meridian) $342.32
5670 New St. Matthew $566.00
5680 Stonewall $7,739.70
5690 Suqualena $347.52
5701 Wesley Chapel (Hickory) $211.46
5710 Tabernacle $1,527.05
5730 Wesley Chapel (Meridian) $1,141.13
6010 Buford $5,336.96
6022 Salem (Oxford) $63.18
6080 Booneville: Christ $84.58
6110 Carolina $12.76
6120 Corinth: Box Chapel $362.50
6130 Corinth: Christ $3,799.34
6181 Mt Nebo $40.02
6210 Hickory Flat $4,513.08
6280 Kossuth $135.93
6360 New Albany: Mallalieu $2,582.16
6380 Oxford: Burns $23,737.97
6381 Hammitt Hill $226.56
6401 Midway $72.50
6421 Abbeville $1,638.00
6440 Potts Camp $4,080.24
6441 Bethlehem $113.34
6460 Adkins Chapel $104.76
6520 Walnut $29.00
7010 Cross Roads $331.65
7036 Sweetwater $2,852.04
7150 Clermont Harbor $285.90
7151 Pearlington $116.00
7170 Delisle: Mt Zion $423.63
7200 Gateway $6,343.57
7270 Gulfport: St Mark $16,877.04
7320 Long Beach: Christ $273.42
7330 Long Beach: First $0.01
7340 Mount Pleasant (Lucedale) $3,753.00
7342 Wesley Chapel (Lucedale) $414.70
7400 Moss Point: St Paul $9,035.68
7410 Mount Pleasant (Vancleave) $66.63
7415 Fayard Chapel $72.50
7480 St. James (Ocean Springs) $117.31
7481 St. Mark $380.37
7482 St. Stephen $203.78
8030 Batesville: St Paul $3,615.22
8131 Mt Vernon $253.75
8170 Free Springs $148.63
8282 Pleasant Grove $60.42
8321 Taylors $695.75
8400 Pope $69.42
8460 Life Spring $3,609.84
8470 Southaven: First $9,426.32
8475 St Mary $328.50
8478 Strickland $1,963.48
8501 Red Banks $1,546.04
9020 Ackerman: Mt Hermon $130.50
Entity# and Name 9021 Rockport 9040 Baldwin 9041 Drake Hill 9042 Wesley (Brooksville) 9045 Bellefontaine 9062 Mt Vernon 9110 Brownlee 9130 Columbus: Shaeffers Chapel 9141 Wrights Chapel 9200 Marvin Chapel 9201 Pierce Chapel 9220 Kosciusko: Wesley 9240 Bell Chapel 9242 Zion Cypress 9310 Macon: St Paul 9311 Mt Moriah (Macon) 9313 New Salem (Macon) 9361 Mount Pisgah 9382 Plair 9400 Piney Grove (Louisville) 9420 Shuqualak: Asbury 9441 New Zion 9491 Piney Jordan 9492 Pleasant Hill (Starkville) 9522 Mt Salem (Weir Circuit) 9591 Pleasant Hill (Louisville) 10031 Athens 10061 Amory: St Matthews 10070 Amory: St James 10101 Bethel 10132 New Chapel (Nettleton) 10135 Ecru 10162 Quincy 10203 Washington 10214 Pleasant Grove (Trebloc) 10241 Mt Olive (Houston) 10260 Nettleton: Palestine 10265 New Chapel (Plantersville) 10266 Big Hill 10360 Prairie Mount 10390 Smithville 10460 Tupelo: St Paul 10465 Tupelo: The Orchard 10481 Palmetto 11030 Couparle 11041 Midway UM Church 11050 Bolton Memorial 11091 Seven Springs 11100 Clinton: First 11120 Clinton: St Paul 11121 Blessed Trinity 11151 Bethany 11360 Louise 11460 Vicksburg: Crawford Street 11512 Lynch Chapel (Yazoo City) Balance
$130.50
$1,636.47
$172.86
$229.68
$1,312.50
$537.12
$2,157.60
$724.15
$58.00
$221.06
$94.75
$2,264.40
$1,264.01
$1,018.38
$913.33
$2,675.16
$1,089.72
$124.69
$218.08
$72.50
$678.60
$437.50
$22.48
$97.88
$34.80
$0.75
$115.49
$65.63
$940.24
$57.86
$489.42
$328.13
$87.00
$41.76
$199.50
$532.80
$276.00
$1,175.00
$2,071.00
$275.26
$436.30
$1,706.25
$3,800.04
$443.52
$108.75
$924.54
$1,198.36
$4,249.92
$2,726.18
$2,352.48
$9,134.28
$218.75
$289.32
$0.71
$159.35
11540 Yazoo City: St Stephen $523.72
12007 Seashore Dist $72.92
12008 Starkville District $27.34
12038 Camp Wesley Pines $3,000.52
12040 4 M Ministries Rev. Jon Garrott $2,275.50
Entity# and Name 12042 Good Shepherd Center 12053 Co Lin Wesley Fndn 12059 Pepper Doug-CPP Only Total Receivables 121
Balance
$157.50
$46.19
$221.25
$399,659.44
E. Board of Medical Benefits
The Board of Medical Benefits is seeking to continue to provide a financially sound and diverse benefit plan for the PPO and HDHP plan. With the addition of Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Amazing Pace
wellness and disease management program, the High Deductible Plan, and the dental and vision policies,
the plan is a well-rounded program for managing health care and promoting wellness. The implementation of the fully insured Medicare Supplement was very successful. The Board is recommending the
continuation of the plan with no changes in plan design or eligibility.
The rates for the self-insured plan for 2014 will not change. While there is much publicity about
increased cost coming out of the Health Care Reform, the Board believes there is no need for change in
rates for 2014.
The ancillary fully insured programs (dental and vision) may experience a cost increase which will
be passed on to the participants as they happen.
The rates for the fully insured Medicare Supplement are not under the control of the Board or the
Annual Conference. The Board has begun discussion about the renewal of the supplement for January
1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
Reverend Curtis Bray, Chairperson
David Stotts, CPA, Conference Benefits Officer
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Section IV
Reports
A. Connectional Ministries Reports
Connectional Ministries
Four Major areas of aligning resources for the local church stand out in 2012-2013.
1. Advent grants were shared with over 50 ministries that helped live into the four Foci of the
General Church. Each project recipient was asked to submit a follow-up report that has given us so many
stories of “We” in our connection. Each grant was up to $2,500. God did a lot with that investment in our
local congregations. The projects ranged from arts and children projects to homeless outreach.
2. The Russian initiative expanded to include a new relationship with Moscow. Our own Mississippi
native, Sarah (Goodloe) Rakhmankulova and her husband Arthur are starting a home church in Moscow
and have a vision for that community. We are partnering to make that vision a reality. The year 2013
will involve a formal covenant that will help fund and support this incredible couple in their service for
the kingdom.
3. A search was completed for new communicators. Tamica Smith-Jeuitt and Jasmine Haynes have
taken key leadership roles in rebuilding our communications (see communication report).
4. Rev. Mike Howington, recently join the communication and connectional ministries team as the
conference coordinator of youth and family ministries. Howington officially starts in May and will spearhead the development of a family systems approach to our ministry.
Our institutions in the benevolences of the conference savored the return to 2010 funding levels and
many were dramatically affected. Our Board of Discipleship, under the leadership of Chris McAlilly has
made significant strides in exploring the faith development process. Our Mission Committee is now driven by our district mission secretaries led by Lou Ann Staggs, our conference mission secretary. The district
mission secretaries coordinated a Missions Marketplace Auction to benefit missions in their districts.
We are pleased to report that there are emerging partnerships with Teach for America and the
Mississippi Food Network. God is at work here!
Rev. Steve Casteel, Director of Communication and Connection
Mississippi Conference Lay Leader Report
We greet you with friendship and brotherly love in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
trusting that the plans lain out for this year have been fully realized. I am pleased to have been your servant
for the last twelve months working on assigned tasks and others delegated to me. Our task at this time is
to analyze our plans going forward, separate our accomplishments from failures and formulate plans for
more accomplishments for the year ahead. Certainly, if we as leaders fail to plan, then we plan to fail.
I have tried my utmost to carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned to me to the best of my
ability. This year our work has centered around working to create a culture of call by engaging, equipping
and empowering laity so that they might effectively partner with each other and their pastors to live out
God’s call as they lead the church in transforming the world as disciples of Jesus Christ.
In addition to holding regular meetings with different ministry teams, visiting and speaking at several district-wide events and local churches, I have also been blessed to have quarterly meetings with the
district lay leaders, conference United Methodist Men president, United Methodist Women president
and Young People president. Also on this quarterly conference call, I meet with the conference lay servant ministries director discussing with all of the executive board of laity members matters that further
the Mississippi Annual Conference’s vision to encourage people of all ages to grow in a spiritual journey
with Christ. I have strived to create an atmosphere in which all the district lay leaders and laity of our
conference feel free to express their feelings, thoughts and concerns to me, as your conference lay leader.
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I am so grateful for the leadership of the executive board of laity of our conference. The executive
board of laity, charged with the task of representing and advocating for the laity, embraced the challenges
facing us prayerfully, and with the confidence that the God who has called us would resource us. We pray
that as we work together as a conference, each person will find a purpose, a leadership role working and
serving as an example to the people of God in how to serve the church and the world in the name of Jesus
Christ. Your devotion to this calling inspires and encourages me greatly.
I am extremely proud that this year we hosted our first annual conference-wide POWER of We –
Laity, Learning and Leading Together Conference. Nearly 200 people gathered for the day-long event
that included a sermon from Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. The keynote speaker was Dr. Joy Moore. Dr.
Moore is a frequently featured preacher, bible study leader and teacher at workshops, conferences and
worship services around the country.
We all know that it takes a committed church community to ensure that the various programs and
ministries run smoothly. Therefore, as your conference lay leader, I believe one way to measure this success
is by increasing membership involvement. This year, I have been working with the laity discussing how
their talents, gifts, interests and passions can be used on different teams and projects. I hope I was successful
in peaking some of your interest in one of the ministry areas the Mississippi Annual Conference of The
United Methodist Church has to offer.
We offer a special “thank you” to our visionary director of connectional ministries and communications, Rev. Steve Casteel, who has been very generous in sharing his knowledge and keen insight with
us for the last seven years. He has been very patient with me and a true friend. Thank you Rev. Casteel.
In addition to serving the Mississippi Annual Conference as your conference lay leader, I also represent you as the vice president of the conference lay leaders for the Southeastern Jurisdiction. I meet with
this group of leaders to collaborate and focus on ministries and issues that affect our jurisdiction as a whole.
Lastly, I represent Mississippi on the general church level. I currently serve as one of the board of directors
of The General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) for The United Methodist Church. I am one of
36 directors in the denomination. I am the only board member from Mississippi and one of nine in the
Southeastern Jurisdiction, so it is truly my honor to represent and serve you in this capacity. By serving
on this board, I get to help with the strategic planning of making sure the church global presence is truly
from everywhere to everywhere. On the General Board of Global Ministries, I am a member of the board’s
executive committee and currently serving as the chairman of CEIR (Committee on the Elimination of
Institutional Racism).
As I close this report, it truly has been a fruitful, remarkable and fast-paced year. It has been a real
privilege and my pleasure to have served you this past year and may God bless and keep each and every
one of you is my sincerest prayer.
Timothy E. Crisler, MS Annual Conference Lay Leader
Committee on Episcopacy
The Committee on Episcopacy met on August 18, 2012 for the purpose of electing officers and to
plan for Bishop and Mrs. James E. Swanson’s arrival at the Episcopal residence. This meeting satisfied the
Discipline’s mandate that this committee meet at least annually and elect officers. Sallie Whiteside, chair,
conducted the meeting. Dr. Danny Rowland was elected vice-chair and Attorney Chris Howdeshell was
elected secretary.
Bishop and Mrs. Swanson arrived in Jackson on August 24, 2012. The newly renovated Episcopal
residence was ready for occupancy. The kitchen had been stocked with food and supplies. Fresh flowers and a gift basket were provided by the Committee on Episcopacy. Mrs. Beth Hartness, chair of the
Episcopal Residence Committee, supervised the renovation and assisted Bishop and Mrs. Swanson with
getting settled in their new home.
Mrs. Whiteside served as a member of the transition team which planned a Service of Worship celebrating the assignment of Bishop Swanson to the Mississippi Area. The worship service and a reception
were held on October 7, 2012 at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church, Jackson, Mississippi.
Mrs. Whiteside introduced Bishop Swanson at the worship service.
A covenant meeting of the committee and Bishop Swanson was held on April 9, 2013. This meeting
was held at the Wilson Hut on the campus of the new Episcopal Office and the MS Annual Conference
headquarters. Bishop Swanson informed the Committee of his activities within the Mississippi Area
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as well as out-of-conference commitments and responsibilities. The Committee on Episcopacy assured
Bishop Swanson of their support. Mrs. Swanson was introduced to the members of the Committee on
Episcopacy and joined them and Bishop Swanson for lunch.
Sallie Whiteside, Chair, Committee on Episcopacy
Communications and Connectional Ministries
The Mississippi Annual Conference Communications division ended the year 2012 with great faith
in God’s gift for the conference as it relates to communications in 2013.
In October 2012, director of communications and connectional ministries, Rev. Steve Casteel hired
a senior communications specialist and a web and social media specialist. Prior to this, significant staff
cuts to his department narrowed activity to key conference projects that often hindered telling “our” story
as the Mississippi United Methodist Church. Since the close of 2012, Steve and his team are moving in
the direction needed to inform, inspire and engage our United Methodist members. A brief description of
some of their work is outlined below.
December 2012 kicked off District Communications Meetings:
The gatherings were introductory meetings with the district superintendents (DS) and their staff
which allowed the conference communications team to get an assessment of the best way conference
communications can get messaging to the pews and to find out what communications resources are in
the districts.
Communications Connects With MS United Methodists:
■ The Mississippi United Methodist Conference website www.mississippi-umc.org: The website
features conference contact information, news and events, plus financial and administration documents.
■ The Circuit Rider – a weekly, electronic news e-blast. The current average open rate amongst conference readership is 32 percent, which is the highest average in the publication’s history. The open rate is
also higher than the national average open rate of religious newsletters, which is 22.8 percent.
■ The Methodist Hour television broadcast—a weekly show airing on nine stations around the state
and two stations in bordering states.
■ Facebook – The Mississippi United Methodist Conference page has over 260 likes and an average
of three new likes a day. The page has a daily potential reach average of 112,000 people.
■ Twitter – The Mississippi_UMC page has over 100 followers that include several local churches,
other conferences and general church agencies.
■ ConnecTText – a mobile text messaging service for subscribers. To date, there are over 530 subscribers receiving alerts and updates about conference happenings, and materials and tools made available to
local churches by various agencies of The United Methodist Church.
■ MY_MSUMC – This is the conference mobile app that features a prayer wall, media center directory available for local churches, the latest issue of The Circuit Rider, a link to the UMTV YouTube channel, events from the conference website, social media sites and more.
■ Emails to news@mississippi-umc.org—people can submit events and stories to this email which
often serves as a two way communication. People can also contact communications via staff email addresses that are posted on the conference website or call the conference office at 601-354-0515.
Communications Success: Communications has increased visibility and awareness of the
Mississippi Annual Conference in publications of The United Methodist Church, social media and
traditional media news coverage. United Methodists members have sent several emails and comments
expressing positive thoughts concerning the continuing growth in conference communications.
Task and Obstacles: The working relationship between the conference communication with
districts communicators needs strengthening in some districts in order to share storytelling component
of communications. Some districts have not identified a district communicator. Each district needs to
provide a contact and be sure their representative understands their role.
MS Annual Conference Communications:
Tamica Smith-Jeuitt – senior communications specialist
Jasmine Haynes – web and social media specialist
Cindy Clark – graphic designer
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Anthony Thaxton – videographer
Greg Campbell – photographer
Brenda McGloster – project coordinator connectional ministries and communications
Steve Casteel – director of communications and connectional ministries
MS Commission on Communications Chairperson:
Chris Blount
Professional Development:
■ Senior communications specialist, Tamica Smith-Jeuitt and Jasmine Haynes, the web social media
specialist attended the United Methodist Communications New Communicators Training (General
Church) March 4-6 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.
■ Communications staff are attending monthly Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM)
meeting where they are being updated on the latest trends and best practices of the public relations and
communications industry.
Future Projects: The office of communications is discussing the production of a printed news publication
for the conference.
In closing, the conference communications team is excited about the infinite opportunities that
2013 holds to create faith-based dialogues with persons within and outside the Church and throughout
the world. The communications division also aims to strengthen the connectional relationships of the
near 1,100 churches in the Mississippi Annual Conference and engage them all in The POWER of We!
Reverend Steve Casteel, Director of Communication and Connection
Ministries
Camping Ministries Committee
It is clean up and spruce up time at our United Methodist camps in Mississippi, as we prepare for a
summer of camping ministry and hospitality. We are grateful to the annual conference for the restoration
of 2010 mission share levels, which allows camp and retreat staffs to spend more of their time on ministry
functions and less on fiscal survival. In addition to funding support, the best thing that the annual conference can do is to publicize events and programs hosted by our camping and retreat venues. We invite you
everyone to come to camp!
We are most appreciative of the support of Bishop Swanson, who has not only stayed at our camps
since arriving in Mississippi, but who has also been involved with host conference groups.
As I write, summer camps are filling up at record numbers, new programs, such as the older adult
ministry and environmental education programs through Camp Lake Stephens, are taking shape. New
facilities, such as the remodeled Leggett Church at Seashore Assembly and a new camp store at Wesley
Pines, are being completed. Plans for the future are being laid, such as in the planting of trees and the
raising of funds.
More importantly, lives are being changed, and disciples are being made to the glory of God and
through The POWER of We.
POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM: The Camping Ministries Committee, in cooperation with
Baddour Center, requests to maintain a special offering date – Camping Ministries Offering on
February 23, 2014, and Baddour Center Offering on September 21, 2014.
David W. Carroll, Chairperson, Camping Ministries Committee
david@stm-umc.org
Camp Wesley Pines
As we begin our 53rd year as a ministry of the United Methodist Church of the Mississippi
Conference, Wesley Pines Conference, Retreat and Camping Center continues to be a refreshing space—
a place of serenity where inspiration, peace and tranquility can be experienced by all. Wesley Pines is
a place where new experiences of worship, prayer and singing are discovered in the outdoor settings of
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God’s creation. Ropes courses, rock wall, archery, pottery, swimming, canoeing, nature prayer walk—all
allow opportunity for spiritual growth in the midst of this beautiful setting. Nestled in the piney woods
and on Lake Copiah at Gallman, MS, 30 minutes south of Jackson, Wesley Pines is more than a place,
it is an experience—an experience where children and youth come and discover the fun of camping and
recreation and leave with new skills, new friends and unforgettable memories. It is an experience where
adults and groups come for renewal and strengthening of faith.
As Jesus gave bread and fish to the disciples who in turn gave it to the thousands (John 6), Jesus continues to work through human hands at Wesley Pines. With hundreds of volunteers, this year, eight roofs
have been repaired; over 50 hours of dozer and chipping work has been completed on the grounds; over
110 gallons of ice cream made with a hit-and-miss John Deere 1940 engine; over 100 stumps have been
removed; work on raised bed garden; prayer trail work; planted over 100 trees; entered a timber management program; over 200 gallons of paint have been applied as we spruce up the camp. Even with all the
work that has been done, there have been over 300 rededications and professions of faith during summer
camps; nearly 8,000 persons came through the gates at CWP last year; day camp for over 300 foster children; ministry to 250 senior citizens from East/West Jackson Districts; ministry with Catholic Search; 14
spiritual walks (Emmaus Family); 14 camps in eight weeks this summer including camps for Woodman of
the World, American Lung Association, and Epilepsy Camps.
It is an exciting time to see God ministering through CWP and invite your continued prayer and
support of your camp as we strive to be good stewards not only of the grounds that comprise Camp Wesley
Pines but of the many lives that God touches here. It is not just a place…it is an experience!
Johnny J. Crosby, Exec. Director of Wesley Pines Conference, Retreat and Camping Center
Seashore United Methodist Assembly (SUMA)
The Seashore United Methodist Assembly (SUMA) has been active in past year as we strive to fulfill
our vision to create an atmosphere and programs that foster spiritual growth and empowerment crossgenerationally. As recovery continues on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, SUMA has been able to provide
excellent resources for meeting space, retreats, and conferencing groups. Groups associated with Habitat
for Humanity, Hands on Mississippi, Hope CDA, and other volunteer and church groups have been able
to use the facilities at SUMA as their home away from home. In addition, the Harrison County Sheriff’s
Department is now conducting basic law enforcement academy training on the grounds of SUMA. This
has enabled Seashore Assembly to have a law enforcement presence and security on the grounds. The
sheriff’s office is also providing SUMA with assistance in updating facilities. This includes work done in
the cafeteria, the historic Van Hook Hall, the dorms, and the Leggett Memorial UMC parsonage. As the
completion of the new sanctuary and fellowship hall at Leggett Memorial UMC is nearing completion,
the Assembly is looking forward to having groups in ministry together use all available sites on the grounds
of Seashore United Methodist Assembly as a special place and time to commune with the Lord in the
beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Gulfside Association, Inc.
Gulfside Association’s founder was the first African-American Bishop elected to the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Bishop Robert E. Jones raised funds to purchase and build this educational and spiritual
retreat facility. It was founded on the principle of education for Black boys and later expanded to a place
for all God’s people. Gulfside Association was incorporated in 1923 and is located on the Mississippi Gulf
Coast in Waveland, Mississippi.
Programs Are The Power Of Who We Are
1. Poverty Elimination Initiative
2. Leadership, Community & Outreach Development Initiative
3. Rural, Urban & Small Church Ministry
4. Future is Bright (Ministry with Youth & Young Adults)
Contact: President/CEO Mollie M. Stewart P.O. Box 27 Waveland, MS 39576 | Office: 228467-4909 | Email: gulfsideum@att.net
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Disaster Response and Recovery
The Disaster Response Department has had a very busy year. We have responded to flooding, tornados, tropical storm/hurricane threats and hail damage. Mississippi has received disaster declarations in at
least 30 counties this past year. Cleaning buckets, tarps and health kits have been provided to all affected
areas. UMCOR has supported the conference with continued financial assistance. ERT and UMVIM
teams have responded in the truest of example of the Methodist Connection. Camp Love in Gulfport has
hosted over 300 volunteers and worked on 30 homes.
Each district now has a disaster response coordinator and is working to ensure that each coordinator
has a back-up person in place. ERT trainings were provided along with disaster assessment trainings.
Rev. Wayne Napier, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator
Beth Dean, Executive Director/MS UM Disaster Recovery and Community Outreach
Commission on Religion and Race
The goal of the Commission on Religion and Race is to assist our agencies, connectional ministries,
and other church structures, insuring full and equal participation of all racial and ethnic constituencies in
the total life and mission of the whole church. This has been the focus of the Commission on Religion and
Race for this year of 2012-2013. The structure of the Commission for the Mississippi Annual Conference
has been changed to include representatives from each of our districts as strategic planning takes place.
This year we have listened, discerned, and prayed for direction.
We have sought to take seriously the challenge of ensuring equality in all of our committees, and
agencies.
We have sought to speak for the voiceless, to take notice when there is difficulty, and to address issues
of inequality as we monitor for inclusiveness. Our monitoring is much very much like blood pressure,
blood sugar, or oxygen level monitors for the body.
We have sought to lift up places where equality is being lived out and recognize those whose work has
created a place of inclusiveness and sacred equality.
We have sought to draw others into partnership and joint effort in this endeavor.
We have sought to make training and resources for cultural competency, linguistics, strategic planning
in areas of diversity available to all of our local churches.
We have endeavored and will continue in the next conference year to address these issues as the work
of the Commission on Religion and Race of The Mississippi Annual Conference.
Rev. Kathy Price and Rev. Stephen Cook, Co-Chairs CORR
Society of St. Andrew
In the state of Mississippi, over 647,000 people or approximately 21.8% of the population do not have
enough food for their family and are considered to be food insecure. This ranks Mississippi as the highest state in the nation suffering from hunger. The goal of the Society of St. Andrew and the Mississippi
Gleaning Network is to provide quality, nutritious food to these households. With the generous help of
our partner churches, feeding agencies, and volunteers, the Mississippi Gleaning Network celebrated its
most successful year with 3.2 million pounds of produce gleaned and distributed. This is the equivalent to
approximately 10 million servings of nutritious, fresh produce being distributed to families, children, and
the elderly population. This record-breaking year could not have been accomplished without the hard
work and dedication of over 1,800 volunteers and 187 gleaning events.
Throughout 2013 it is our goal to increase awareness about food insecurity by offering a wider variety
of gleaning opportunities to mission volunteers, providing more pounds of nutritious produce to partnering
churches and feeding agencies, and allow for easier access to nutritious produce for those who are food
insecure. Without the help and support of the Mississippi Annual Conference, these goals would not be
possible. Through The POWER of We the Society of St. Andrew and the United Methodist Conference
can continue to be a blessing to others who are less-fortunate and needy. “WE” can bridge this hunger gap!
Laura Sappington, Mississippi Development Coordinator
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Advancing for Christ
A major push was made in 2012 toward teaching “the connection” of United Methodism.
Understanding how it all works together from the local church all the way to the general agencies makes
us better stewards, stronger advocates and focused missionally. Reports from Global Ministries show
that Mississippi shared over $40,000 more in gifts to The Advance in 2012 than ever before. As more
Mississippi Methodists learn about this totally accountable and connectional way to support Methodist
missions, it can only continue to grow. Doctor’s Jeff and Ellen Hoover and Rev. Alex and Brenda Awad,
were in Mississippi itinerating with the churches which support them in a covenant relationship. All
are United Methodist Missionaries—the Hoovers serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the
Awads in Palestine (Bethlehem). United Methodist Missionaries itinerate to supporting churches every
three years and are available during those times to share about their work to any church who invites them.
The greatest need in Mississippi Methodist Missions in 2012, like previous years, continued to be the
need for a complete and accessible document or web page about the mission agencies in Mississippi and
projects supported outside of Mississippi. A booklet is now available for downloading along with a good
bit of additional information on the nadist.org website thanks to Mrs. Cheryl Farr, a Deaconess candidate
who donated her time to provide this. The mission leaders including district mission secretaries continued to work toward an active and maintained link to our conference web site with more comprehensive
information so that people in Mississippi and all over the world can “connect” with the work our centers
are engaged in and see how Methodists in the most generous state in America work together for the good
of those who love the Lord.
Lou Ann Staggs, Mississippi Conference Mission Secretary
Health And Welfare Ministries
In 2011, the Mississippi Conference entered into a population health consultation with the Center
for Health (General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits). As a result of this study, Bishop Hope
Morgan Ward named and commissioned health and wellness ambassadors from each district at annual
conference, 2012. A retreat was held in February of 2013 at Camp Wesley Pines with several of the ambassadors, Lee Burdine (Amazing Pace), Jimmy Carr (Ministerial Services), Rev. Becky Youngblood (Center
for Ministry) and Lisa Hicks, Conference Health Navigator attending. The Rev. Dr. Shelly Brooks from
the Center for Health lead the event.
The District Health Ambassadors are seeking to help educate clergy and families about ways to
improve health and wellness through district newsletters, district and local church events and The Circuit
Rider – The POWER of We. The Greenwood District Health ambassadors, Dr. Detra Bishop and the Rev.
Annie Williams have been especially involved in education and promoting health and wellness in the
Greenwood District.
A two day retreat was held in 2012 for PK’s (Preacher’s Kids) ages 9-12, hoping to help encourage
and strengthen clergy families.
Also, at Annual Conference 2012, the Fun Run Walk was held. Eighteen Healthy Church Awards
were presented to churches recognizing and celebrating their health and wellness ministries. These awards
will once again be awarded to churches in 2013 who seek to improve the health and wellness of clergy
and laity.
Lisa Hicks, Mississippi Conference Health Navigator
Lisahicks5901@bellsouth.net
Commission on Archives and History
Work is underway to publish the long-lost manuscripts for Volumes III and IV of John Griffing
Jones’ A Complete History of Methodism as Connected to the Mississippi Conference. Written between 1876
and 1878, the manuscripts were lost for more than 100 years. In 2009, Henry Scott and Rosemary Scott
Ainsworth donated the manuscripts to the J.B. Cain Archives in memory of their grandmother Mary
Holloman Scott. These manuscripts are an eyewitness account of the MS Conference from 1847 to 1869
and are a continuation of the first two volumes written by Rev. Jones. Dr. Walter Howell, the editor
expects the publication will be ready in 2014. Millsaps College Archives staff is to be commended for their
tireless effort in bringing this to fruition.
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The J.B. Cain Archives of Mississippi Methodism and Millsaps College Archives are located within
the Millsaps College Library. In addition to transcribing the J.G. Jones manuscripts, the Archives responded to more than 900 reference requests during the year, hosted numerous visiting scholars and authors,
and provided assistance to local church historians, clergy and laity. J.B. Cain Archives is the repository
for conference records and records of closed churches, providing preservation and access to materials that
tell the story of Mississippi Methodism. The conference historical materials have been housed at Millsaps
since 1898 when Bishop Galloway and others formed the first MS Methodist Historical Society.
All the SEJ Archives and History and Historical Society meetings have been attended by the A&H
chair and the President of the MS Conference Society. The A&H chair is currently serving on the budget
and investment committee. The work of the A&H and the Historical Society are linked together and is
a benefit to the MS Conference.
• Contact Info: Rev. Jerry Williams - jwillms@bellsouth.net or Debra McIntosh - 601-974-1077
Rev. Jerry Williams, Chairperson
Mississippi Methodist Historical Society
It should be noted; in 2013 we celebrate the 200th meeting of the Mississippi Conference. Although
no Bishop was able to attend a Mississippi Conference meeting until 1816 because of the danger of traveling through the Mississippi territory during the Indian Wars, the Conference met for the first time at
Rev. Newit Vick’s house in Jefferson County, Nov. 1, 1813. Rev. Samuel Sellers was elected president and
William Winans, secretary. All the business of an annual conference except ordination was conducted.
Over the years, both 1813 and 1816 have been considered the “first” Mississippi Annual Conference
meeting. In 1878, the numbering of the conferences was adjusted to reflect 1813 as the First Annual
Conference.
A group of about 40 international visitors will tour the J.B. Cain Archives of Mississippi Methodism
at Millsaps College in October 2013. A delegation from Kwansei Gakuin University in Nishinomya,
Japan, is coming to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of their university by Bishop Walter
R. Lambuth. Their visit coincides with the Lambuth Day Observance held Oct. 3 at Pearl River Church
in Madison County. This event, hosted by Madison UMC and the Mississippi Conference Historical
Society annually, honors the legacy of four generations of Lambuth family members who were Methodist
missionaries in China, Japan, and worldwide. Kwansei Gakuin is a Christian university of more than
26,000 students today.
Work is continuing on the development of a quarterly email through the conference web-site. This
will enable the sharing of preservation work being done at the local level. Email addresses will continue
to be collected for this project.
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Contact: Mr. James Earl Price - spvicksburg@gmail.com or Debra McIntosh - 601-974-1077
Submitted by James Earl Price, President
Higher Education & Campus Ministry
Mississippi United Methodist Campus Ministry continues to be a ministry that is a beacon of light
to ouWe are proud to partner with you to offer ministry and to spread the good news of Jesus Christ on
26 public college and university campuses in the state of Mississippi, as well as our two historic United
Methodist institutions Rust and Millsaps colleges. Campus Ministry continues to be a vital ministry
in our MS Annual Conference and a leader in the General Church. We are extremely grateful for the
HECM Committee and its hard work and decisions that help support and equip our campus ministry.
Additionally, we thank Rev. Frank Haynes, our Conference staff person for Young People’s Ministries. He
has offered tremendous leadership for our Wesley Units. Frank will be transitioning into full-time local
church ministry June 2013 and we wish him well in his continued service to the church. Our ministries
would be impossible without our gifted and passionate campus ministers who love, care and disciple their
students. So, we invite you to continue being in prayer for them. We rejoice in the opportunity to move
Itawamba Community College to full-time status for the upcoming year. This is our second community
college to move to full-time, which reflects both the fruitfulness of ICC and the increasing opportunities
on our community college campuses. Finally, we are grateful for the many churches that continue to sup-
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port Wesley Foundations with their prayers, gifts, and service beyond mission shares.
Rev. Ricky James, Chair, Higher Ed and Campus Ministries
Rust College of Holly Springs, Mississippi
Established in 1866 by the Freedmen’s Aid Society of the Methodist Church on a former slave
auction site, Rust College reached another milestone in the 2012-2013 academic year – the 147th
Anniversary of its founding. This achievement in and of itself is one that alumni, students, faculty, staff
and supporters from every arena can be particularly proud. Rust is the oldest of 11 Historically Black
Colleges and Universities established after the Civil War by the Methodist Church still in existence
today serving more than 1,000 students annually from Mississippi, 27 states and several foreign countries.
Rust’s mission continues to be in tune with the church’s overall philosophy – doing no harm, doing good and
staying in love with Jesus Christ as we serve the young people who look to Rust as their bridge to a better
tomorrow through education.
Rust College religious ife is a diverse community providing the administration, faculty, staff and
students sacred space to be fellow travelers on a journey of faith that leads to transformation of the individual and the world.
The Office of the Chaplain oversees religious life activities, coordinates training for student ministers, and provides counseling for administration, faculty, staff and students.
Religious life provides opportunities for weekly Sunday school, worship, prayer, bible study and small
group study to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The entire campus regularly engages mission projects to include HIV/AIDS awareness, breast cancer awareness, healthy lifestyle
challenges that affect obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Religious Emphasis Week highlights the core values of the college, engages personal reflection and
growth, encourages interfaith dialogue and enlightens our corporate journey of faith.
Informed by Christian tradition, Rust College religious life strives to be an ambassador for Jesus
Christ to a diverse higher education community. Grounded in the Wesleyan tradition, religious life is
the place where “tomorrow’s leaders are students today.” Students who will be and do “all the good they
can, by all the means they can, in all the ways they can, in all the places they can, at all the times they can to all
the people they can, for as long as they can.”
Highlights for 2012-2013 year include:
■ Three Rust College social work students spent part of their summer in India-Anna Johnson of
Madison, Mississippi, Dominique Smith of Victoria, Mississippi and Cusi De la Cruz of Southaven,
Mississippi working at three different homes in Kottayam, assisting children of prisoners and troubled
youths, as part of their social work internship credit. These students were accompanied by Dr. Gemma
Beckley, Chair of the Department of Social Work at Rust College. Dr. Beckley spent time researching
the effects of incarceration on the children of prisoners. Dr. Beckley returned to India in December 2012
as a keynote speaker for the International Conference on Social Protection: Perspectives and Policies.
■ The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation will provide a grant of $124,000 to the Rust College
General Scholarship Fund for 2013-2014.
■ The College ended the 2011-2012 fiscal year with a balanced budget for the 44th consecutive year.
■ Rust College received a grant for $145,000 from the Hearin Foundation to support needy students
seeking financial aid.
■ Rust College expanded its online learning opportunities to include the educational needs of all
students. This initiative is specifically targeting non-traditional, off-campus adult learners. Registration
is open for online courses at Rust College in each of its major divisions: Education, Business, Humanities,
Science & Mathematics and Social Science. These classes are available for the second module of the
semester fall 2012.
■ The Rust College Division of Education, under the leadership of Dr. Leon Howard, chair, scored
high marks during the Annual Process and Performance Review, which was completed in July. The
Teacher Education Report indicated Rust College met all process and performance standards, as required
by the Mississippi Department of Education.
■ Dr. Kenneth E. Jones has been named Chair of the First Year Experience (FYE)/COPE Center,
with supervisory responsibility for the office of Student Support Services. He also has been asked to serve
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as director of the Quality Enhancement Plan, an aspect of the College’s preparation for reaffirmation of
accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
■ English majors, Naomi Rahn and Joshua Stampley Gardner, participated in the Mid-South
Undergraduate Research Conference October 12 and 13 at Southern Arkansas University. The papers
dealt with “Considering the Ethics of Slavery Today” and “The Range of Genealogical Materials
Available on the Internets.”
■ Rust College Division of Social Sciences chair and professor of Political Science, Dr. A. J. Stovall,
has been named the 2012 Mississippi Humanities Faculty of the Year for Rust College. He was nominated
by President David L. Beckley and selected by the Mississippi Humanities Council, who chooses one faculty member at each higher education institution in the state. He was chosen based on his outstanding
accomplishments and contributions to Rust College.
■ Rust College Division of Education Professor, Dr. James E. Herod, and senior Elementary Education
major Senetria S. Dowsing of Holly Springs, were selected to attend the 2012-13 Higher Education
Appreciation Day – Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) Program on February 12, 2013.
The HEADWAE award is presented by the Mississippi Association of College and Universities.
■ Social Work Program reaffirmed by the Council on Social Work Education.
As you, our friends of the United Methodist Church, continue to uphold your promise of educational opportunity established many years ago, we, the members of the Rust College family, will uphold
the promise made by our founder, Rev. A. C. McDonald in 1866, “to do not hothouse work” but will work
to build men and women morally, spiritually and academically sound. We are thankful to you for your
prayers and financial support. Without it we would not have been able to sustain quality academic programs or offer scholarship assistance to needy students. Again, thank you for your commitment to “our”
legacy established 147 years ago. Your continued support is essential as we endeavor to build a stronger
legacy for this generation and those in years to come who will look to Rust and our great church for higher
educational opportunities.
Rust College expresses thanks for the dedication and leadership of the following Trustees from the
Mississippi Conference: Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr., Mr. Charles Leggett, Jr., Dr. Dora Washington, Mr.
C. F. Brittenum, Dr. Jimmy Carr, Dr. Earnest L. Henry, Dr. Joe Bailey, Mr. John W. Johnson, Dr. William
Nelson, Reverend Edward C. Moses, Mr. John R. Arnold, Dr. Henry C. Clay, Dr. Mary N. Mosley, Mr.
John McCarty, Rev. Milton Whatley and Rev. Fredrick H. Brown.
David L. Beckley, President
Millsaps College
As a United Methodist-affiliated institution of higher education, Millsaps College is dedicated to
academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and
the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of our region. Millsaps is implementing a new strategic plan focused on extending the college’s influence “across the street and around the
globe.” Millsaps students are engaged in Mississippi through programs to foster the spiritual and ethic
development of students, including the Faith and Work Initiative and the 1 Campus 1 Community
Program. The Faith and Work Initiative is a program of classes and internships that help students explore
and reflect on questions of meaning, purpose and service in work and create connections between academic learning and personal, professional and spiritual growth. 1 Campus 1 Community builds on the
commitment to service taught by long-time, legendary chaplain, Rev. Don Fortenberry by creating mutual
relationships and partnerships with the underprivileged Midtown neighborhood. Students partner with
families, schools, community organizations and businesses to transform the community through direct
work and advocacy and are, in turn, transformed by their experiences.
In addition, this year Millsaps welcomes a new chaplain, the Rev. Chris Donald, a member of the
Virginia Annual Conference, to coordinate spiritual life on campus, minister to United Methodist
students and sustain the historic ties between Millsaps and The United Methodist Church. United
Methodist students meet weekly as the Wesley Connection, hosted by different local United Methodist
congregations, as well as in the weekly St. Luke’s Bible study. United Methodist students are also supported financially at Millsaps: 12 students receive the prestigious John Wesley Scholarship (a total of
over $215,000 in aid) and seven students receive $1,000 scholarships from the United Methodist Higher
Education Foundation along with $3,000 in matching aid from the College. For United Methodists
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in Mississippi and beyond, Millsaps continues to serve the church as an institution that promotes the
Wesleyan heritage of social justice, commitment to freedom of thought, welcoming acceptance and inclusion of all people and critical reflection on the most important questions in life.
Rev. Christopher Ross Donald, College Chaplain
Related Agencies
The Mississippi United Methodist Foundation
The POWER of We was very evident in 2012 at The Mississippi United Methodist Foundation.
In addition to our SHORT TERM FUND, established over 40 years ago, at the request of many of our
churches we began a LONG TERM FUND to provide an investment option designed to achieve long
term growth of capital for our investors.
We currently have 882 accounts in our traditional SHORT TERM FUND which is currently paying
an interest rate of 2%. There are 158 accounts in our new LONG TERM FUND, which resulted in a
return of 7% for the year.
When our churches and institutions of the Annual Conference combine their assets through investing with The Foundation, it manifests dramatically The POWER of We in increasing our investment
options in a way that an individual church could not accomplish.
The Foundation staff has made numerous presentations in local churches to explore Stewardship,
Financial Planning, Estate Planning, and “Leaving a Legacy of Love.” Providing information and inspiration to create transformation has benefited many churches across the Conference.
The Foundation has been a resource for the Board of Ordained Ministry’s RIM groups in providing
speakers and resources for our beginning clergy.
In 2013 we are planning three events in the Fall of the year, featuring Bishop James Swanson as the
speaker and workshop leader in the area of Generosity, in the North, Central and Southern parts of the
Conference.
Lake Junaluska Assembly, Inc.
On June 25, 1913 the first conference was held at Lake Junaluska, NC. Several thousand people
attended the event focused on raising awareness and money for the missionary movement of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Despite having no lodging facilities, no completed dam, but a nearly
finished auditorium the participants were deeply inspired and gave generously for the work of the church.
In today’s dollars $3.5 million were raised for missions. What a wonderful beginning that was for this
amazing place that has served the United Methodist Church and its predecessor bodies for 100 years. We
have much to be thankful for and we have much to be hopeful for as we celebrate our centennial year.
How grateful we are for the partnership we have had over the years with the Southeastern Jurisdiction
of the United Methodist Church and with the annual conferences associated with it. We began as a place
to serve the Church and we continue to do so today. While the relationship between Lake Junaluska and
the SEJ continues to evolve we are excited about our ability to continue to strengthen the UMC through
fulfilling our mission to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal
of soul, mind, and body. Thank you for the generous support you have provided to Lake Junaluska over
these 100 years with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your witness.
The year 2012 was a wonderful year for Lake Junaluska. The highlight of the year for all of us was
the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference held in July. What a thrill it was for all of our staff to be
responsible for providing great Christian hospitality as the delegates selected five new Bishops of the
United Methodist Church. Financially, 2012 was a very good year for us. While we received $750,000
less in operational apportionment support than we did in 2009 we ended the year with a balance of nearly
$100,000. The main message we tried to convey to the delegates who attended the SEJ Conference was
that we have been good stewards of the resources that were provided. One symbolic and functional reflection of our mission of renewal was the presence of 100 new Lake Junaluska branded rocking chairs spread
throughout the campus. Thousands of hours of renewal have taken place in these rockers in the last year.
The future is very bright for Lake Junaluska. Not only did we balance our budget in 2012 we are off to
a great start in 2013 and believe that can continue to provide high quality service and experiences while
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living within our means. We have a renewed commitment to Christian hospitality. Our vision document
states that we want to be the standard against which other organizations measure themselves for Christian
hospitality. We have improved greatly in this area but we will get much better. We are streamlining systems and focusing extensively on the needs and desires of our guests.
A campus master plan has been approved by our board of directors that will include an addition to
and renovation of historic Lambuth Inn, the complete renovation of Jones Dining Hall, the completion
of the renovation of the Terrace Hotel, and the replacement of the Harrell Center. The first and most
important project is Lambuth Inn. We will be adding a conference center to the north side of Lambuth
that will accommodate up to 400 people. In addition, all of the sleeping, meeting, eating, and gathering
spaces will be renovated. It is our hope that we can break ground on this project in 2013 and have it
completed in early 2015.
Another very significant event occurring in 2013 may be the transfer of municipal services from
Lake Junaluska Assembly to the town of Waynesville. Waynesville and Lake Junaluska have been inextricably linked together from the beginning and this transfer of municipal services is being pursued as a
culmination of a year long process engaging all property owners and the leadership of the Southeastern
Jurisdiction. The “DNA” of Lake Junaluska will not be changed as a result of this transfer, formally known
as annexation.
Pick up a copy of our 2013 program book, if you do not already have one. Peruse its pages to relive
some of the great history of Lake Junaluska and read about our bright future. Review the numerous
activities planned for our centennial year and determine when you can come and visit us this year to be
transformed and renewed in soul, mind, and body.
Jack Ewing, Executive Director and CEO
Hinton Rural Life Center
The Hinton Rural Life Center is a mission agency of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United
Methodist Church and located in the Smoky Mountain Conference with a budget of $1.2 million. The
Hinton Center, a year round Christian retreat, is located on breathe-taking Lake Chatuge on the North
Carolina-Georgia line. The retreat has a wide range of accommodations including houses with lake views,
the mountain lodge, hermitage cottages, group retreat houses, and RV sites. Whether you’re looking for
overnight accommodations for private retreat and renewal or seeking facilities for a church group, Hinton
is sure to have something for you. Our retreat includes multiple conference rooms, a serene setting for
weddings and receptions, a Fair Trade and Local Artisan Gift Shop, dining rooms, trails, complimentary
wi-fi service, a lake-side pavilion with dock, indoor and outdoor chapels, and a rocking chair porch overlooking beautiful Lake Chatuge! Perhaps the best thing about staying at Hinton is your opportunity to pay
it forward. The revenue generated through Hinton Center accommodations helps to fund housing repairs,
firewood ministry, and programming that focus on building healthy and effective communities of faith.
These core ministries include: Small Membership Church Consultation, First Parish Project (FPP),
Volunteer Mission Experience, Self-Help Affordable Housing, Firewood Ministry, and the hospitality of
our Conference and Retreat Center. Providing over 13,000 overnight stays last year alone, we were able
to provide time for rest, reflection, and renewal for guests in a place that is embraced by God’s creation.
For over 100 families of Appalachia in the small western corner of North Carolina, we were able to send
God’s love through volunteers who helped make the houses warmer, drier, and safer. In the winter, our
staff and volunteers delivered firewood to over 30 families in our community who often make a choice
between heat and food or heat and medicine.
In addition to these ministries listed above, Hinton has been meeting the needs of small membership
and rural life congregations for fifty two years. In the 1950’s and 1960’s, we encouraged these congregations learn to establish Sundays Schools, in the 1970’s and 1980’s we assisted congregations to reinvent
worship and praise services, in the 1990’s and after the turn into the 21st Century, we consulted with
these congregations to develop clergy and laity leader skills, lay speaker and presentation skills, innovative
teaching and learning skills for those of all ages.
Today Hinton Center Consultants are collaborating with these congregations through district and
other organizational means to build sustainable congregations. Congregations are being equipped to
understand their identity, the Calling from God, reconnecting with their local community and neighbors
and meeting the most underserved needs locally. Congregations all across the Southeast are responding
joyfully to fan the Methodist flame to spread God’s reign right there in the local areas. These congrega-
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tions are the backbone of our North American witness and critical for the contagious Methodist movement to continue.
For more information about Hinton Center, please go to our website at www.hintoncenter.org or follow the QR Code on your mobile device! To support our ministries, donations can be sent directly to the
Hinton Center or offered through The Advance #731372. Thank you for your support.
Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb
B. Clergy and Ministerial Services
Equitable Compensation Committee
Our commission is tasked with the responsibility to be advocates for all full-time pastors serving
within the Mississippi Annual Conference by: (a) recommending conference standards for pastoral
support; (b) administrating funds to be used in base compensation supplementation; and (c) providing
counsel and advisory materials on pastoral support to both district superintendents and committees
on pastor-parish relations.
This is not an easy task, but, it is one that this commission takes to heart. We have worked hard
to make sure that our decisions concerning pastoral support are as equitable as possible. For many of
our churches financial stability continues to be a challenge. Our Conference and this Commission
continues to seek ways to be helpful while being good stewards of the money entrusted to us.
We have tried to be faithful in our work. We covet your prayers and support and yes, even suggestions that would be helpful in our work. We recognize that we don’t have all the answers to the
problems we face, and yet, with God’s help and your prayer support, we continue to strive to better
serve our annual conference in every way.
We give thanks to Bishop Swanson and the Cabinet for their efforts in working with this commission; and especially to the Rev. Mike Hicks, our Cabinet Representative for the last four years, who
has brought so much wisdom and knowledge to this committee. We will miss his effective leadership
as he moves on to other ministries. We also give heartfelt thanks and welcome Rev. Jimmy Carr,
Director of Ministerial Services as he serves as an ex-officio member of this commission. And most of
all, we give thanks to the members of this commission, both laity and clergy, who give their best in
serving the annual conference in this way. Thanks to all of these who make our task possible!
Jim Fisher, Chair. ECC
Compensation Ranges and Guidelines
Classifications of Clergy Compensation
For 2013 base compensation shall be:
■ Full Connection
■ Provisional (education requirements for elder completed)
■ Provisional (education requirements for elder not completed)
■ Associate ■ Full-Time Local Pastor $34,186
31,435
28,920
28,920
26,605
The policy of this Commission is to supplement no more than 25% per appointment and therefore the local charge is strongly encouraged to pay an amount at least equal to the following in each
category:
Note: See Charge Qualifications, B.1
■ Full Connection $25,640
■ Provisional (educational requirements for elder completed) 23,577
■ Provisional (educational requirements for elder not completed) 21,690
■ Associate 21,690
■ Full-Time Local Pastor 19,954
Local churches without a parsonage are encouraged to consider providing a housing
allowance in addition to the required minimum compensation.
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Qualifications for Receiving Supplementary Compensation Support
The qualifications listed below shall apply to all churches requesting Equitable Compensation
support:
■ Average worship attendance for the charge shall be equal to or greater than average worship attendance (previous calendar year) of churches across the Conference. PROOF OF
ATTENDANCE SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.
■ Percentage of appointments paid by the charge shall be equal to or greater than the average percentage of apportionments paid (previous calendar year) by the churches across the
Conference.
■ A pastor must live within the bounds of the charge to which he/she is appointed. Pastors serving charges without a parsonage or one member of a clergy couple may be exempt from this
requirement by Executive Committee action in consultation with the Cabinet.
■ A pastor must work at least 40 hours on his/her charge and no more than 15 hours per week
at any other employment/ This must be certified by the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee of
the charge and the district superintendent.
■ Pastors (local pastors, associate members and elders) who have completed educational requirements must meet the continuing education requirements set by the conference Board of
Ordained Ministry. Local Pastors must meet educational requirements as established by The
Book of Discipleship and Conference Board of Ordained Ministry.
■ Pastors must hold a valid local pastor’s license.
■ Those serving a church or charge of less than three churches employing more than one person
on its professional staff, including the pastor, will not be eligible for a compensation supplement.
■ Every church and clergy that receives any category of Equitable Compensation shall attend
every two years a seminar on stewardship presented by The Mississippi United Methodist
Foundation.
Arrearage Policy on Equitable Compensation
■The Annual Conference shall protect the local church
full-time pastor and Annual Conference from any potential
impending arrearage whereby the full-time local pastor is
unable, due to financial constraints, to receive his/her regular payroll or housing allowance. Once the local church
treasurer is aware of any such situation, notification shall
be given to the pastor, lay leader and appropriate chairs of
local church committees. It shall be the responsibility of the
chair of the staff parish relations committee to investigate
the financial situation and seek remedies. No remedy shall
include a reduction of the pastor’s compensation for the current Conference year.
■ If it is determined that the local church is facing a potential long-term financial crisis, then the chair of the staff
parish relations committee shall notify the local pastor
and district superintendent of a need for a subsidy grant on
equitable compensation or change in pastoral compensation/
appointment for the following Conference year.
■ Should the situation arise that a pastor’s compensation has
been delinquent for more than thirty (30) days, it shall be
responsibility of the district superintendent to notify the
Commission on Equitable Compensation, with power given to
that committee, to seek resolution of the issue. This may or
may not include the fact that the local church is already
receiving a subsidy grant from the Committee on Equitable
Compensation and such factor shall be taken into account.
■ Other measures may be taken if the local church is delinquent
in compensation for more than thirty (30) days, especially in
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light of the pastor’s direct billed pension and benefits. The
Conference Treasurer may begin a process whereby a written
payment plan with the local church shall be developed, so
that the Conference receives full payment of pension and benefits by the end of the Conference Year.
■All discretionary spending (any expense not requiring payment under contractual or conference obligations) shall be
suspended until the District Superintendent, Treasurer, the
Staff Parish Relations Committee agree on a remedial plan.
■Under no circumstances will the local church’s real property be mortgaged to pay for current or budgeted expenses,
including arrearages, nor may the sale of any such property
be used for arrearage (¶2543 The Book of Discipline).
■ It is the responsibility of the local church to provide minimum compensation for its appointed clergy, but it is equally
the responsibility of the full-time pastor to provide evidence
of an arrearage by proper documentation as required by the
treasurer. A one-year statute of limitations will be enforced
for any such claims.
Categories of Equitable Compensation and Qualifications
The following are the four categories of Equitable Compensation and the qualifications of each.
These qualifications are in addition to those listed above which apply to all categories of Equitable
Compensation.
1. Salary Supplement:
a.Charges must pay at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the equitable compensation scale
for the current pastor serving the charge.
b.No charge will participate in the fund if it reduces the compensation level below the previous year, unless such a reduction is deemed justifiable by the Commission after recommendation by the District Superintendent in writing.
c. The church or charge must have at least 150 members and/or three churches on the charge.
d. Charges with pastors receiving supplementary support will have a service of worship every
Sunday, with due consideration for adequate services for each church.
e. The charge whose minister receives supplementary support will provide a minimum of two
(2) weeks paid vacation, including two (2) Sundays annually for the minister; and will provide expenses for a guest minister or lay speaker in the minister’s absence.
f. Salary Supplement grants are limited to five successive years.
2. Cooperative Ministries:
a. The “director” or “coordinator” must be a full conference member who has other clergy
persons under his/her supervision. The clergyperson serving as “director” or “coordinator”
must live within the bounds of the parish.
b. The maximum amount that the Equitable Compensation Commission may provide per year
for this support is $1,200 over the maximum Equitable Compensation support. If the director is not receiving regular Equitable Compensation supplements, a maximum of $3,600
annually may be available.
c. Before funding will be granted for successive years, the director shall submit an annual
evaluation of the progress of the ministry made the previous year.
d. In no case will Equitable Compensation funds be used to support a minister beyond 150
percent of the applicable Equitable Compensation scale.
e. There is no limit to the number of years a cooperative ministry may receive support.
3. Ethnic Congregational Development:
a. Church shall articulate special leadership needs in an ethnic congregation.
b. A maximum of $10,000 per project may be allocated annually. For each additional year
that approval is granted, the funding will be reduced by 25 percent from the beginning support figure.
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c. The pastor must be a seminary graduate or have experience and proven ability to produce
in the area of the particular need.
d. The Cabinet must approve the projects.
e. Ethnic Congregational Development grants are limited to four successive years.
4. Unique Ministries:
a. This category is designed to give additional support for “special situations” by providing
Equitable Compensation for a pastor assigned by the bishop to serve an unusual appointment in which the charge cannot pay an adequate compensation.
b. Requests for funding will be initiated and approved by the bishop and Cabinet. The
request will identify the uniqueness of the church and the specific qualifications of the pastor. In addition, the request will identify the specific goals for advancement in ministry,
which the grant is anticipated to enable.
c. Funding for a Unique Ministry will be decided annually by the Commission on Equitable
Compensation.
d. Unique Ministries grants are limited to six (6) successive years of funding for the approved
project For each additional year that approval is granted, the funding will be reduced by
fifteen (15) percent of the beginning support figure.
If a situation arises which does not meet the guidelines but falls within the realm of responsibility
of the Commission on Equitable Compensation, funding may be made available from the Contingency
Fund of the Commission on Equitable Compensation.
We entered our quadrennial work with a new executive committee, new ministerial staff persons, and
a dynamic new bishop. As we continue to cultivate seeds planted and watered by the previous board, staff
persons, and bishop, the Board of Ordained Ministry of the Mississippi Conference (BOM) anticipates
great fruitfulness toward a culture of clergy effectiveness. With much prayerful discernment, we continue
our work of enlisting and credentialing, and continually equipping called, healthy, resilient servant leaders.
Our primary guiding question remains: how can we create a culture of clergy effectiveness in which all
appointed clergy (1) willingly take responsibility for a life-long learning path and (2) are held accountable
through the appointive process for life-long intentional continuing education? At the direction of Bishop
James Swanson, the BOM has convened a Joint Episcopal/BOM Task Force to facilitate a unified vision
and strategy among the Cabinet, BOM, and Center for Ministry. The first meeting of this Task Force
revealed strong consensus for our work together as well as our desire to cast the vision of fruitful clergy in
the Context of “The Power of We”. As we move to the Clergy Executive Session, we must share a unified
vision of all leaders working together. The Board of Ministry is charged by the Discipline to guide the
conversation and to give oversight. The Cabinet and the Center for Ministry each have vital roles to play.
Together we can move positively toward becoming a “learning conference” in Mississippi. The work of
this Joint Task group will continue to be guided by questions of whose voices we need to hear, what is the
question, the why of vision. We want every clergy to engage his or her continuing education journey to
learn basic, practical skills as well as to be strengthened spiritually. We want the events we offer to provide
encouragement as well as challenge. We recognize that one size does not fit all.
The leadership of the Board of Ministry for the new quadrennium began their journey in Dallas
Texas with intensive training. We continued with monthly extended executive committee conversations to establish ongoing priorities for this quadrennium as well as to act on other pending matters. In
addition to an overall priority of providing support and accountability for clergy effective, the BOM
Executive Committee identified at least two more priorities: 1. Supporting the critical work of the District
Committees on Ministry and 2. Developing an intentional plan for Young Adult Clergy Development.
The working subcommittees of the BOM, established in the previous quadrennium, have continued
to function well:
■ With a “learning mindset”, we were led by the Interview Team subcommittee to process the largest
number of candidates for commissioning and ordination ever. Special attention was given to minimum
standards for grammar in written work and to addressing the increased challenge of candidates who require
not only financial review but ongoing support as they walk toward financial health prior to ordination.
■ The Health and Wellness subcommittee has designed a “proactive” required quadrennial ethics
training which will be highly engaging.
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■ The Board sponsored a second year of Transition Workshops, required for those moving from one
appointment to another. They were well attended with 154 total participants (102 moving clergy) as
follows: Oxford University – 34 moving clergy, 2 spouses, 3 district staff, 4 team members; Hattiesburg
Heritage – 31 moving clergy, 2 spouses, 2 district staff, 2 team members; Jackson Anderson – 37 moving
clergy, 8 spouses, 5 district staff, 6 team members.
■ Over 100 persons attended a candidacy mentor training event held in Jackson on January 18 and
facilitated by Meg Lassiat of GBHEM.
■ The Subcommittee on Conference Relations continued their diligent work of listening, caring,
and discerning.
■ Pastoral Growth and Development will be a crucial part of the Joint Task Force work and will focus
on developing one or more assessment tools to be used by pastors in getting helpful feedback.
■ Vocational Call and Nurture has been organizing visits to seminaries and will plan to visit all three
in three years. New initiatives include inviting churches to adopt a seminary student and partnering with
camping ministries and Wesley Foundations.
The Task Group on Financial Health was established to work with all candidates for ministry with
the goal of helping our future clergy have less debt.
■ The work of Residency in Ministry continues to receive oversight and remain connected with the
overall work of the BOM.
I am honored and privileged to serve as chair of this 50+ member board at such an exciting time in
the life of our conference. We welcome the energy and vision of Bishop James Swanson and seek to follow
his lead and remain in sync with his challenges to us.
Rev. Vicki Loflin Hughes, Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry (BoOM)
Residency In Ministry
The Residency In Ministry program is in a ministry format that is set up to aid Provisional Members
of the conference to maturity. The Residency In Ministry program is designed by the Conference Board
of Ministry to provide Provisional Members of the Mississippi Annual Conference with support and guidance thru theological development, spiritual formation and skill acquisition. The 2012 Discipline states,
“Provisional members are on trial in preparation for membership in full connection in the annual conference as deacons or elders. They are on probation as to character, servant leadership, and effectiveness in
ministry.” (paragraph 327) We are called to be accountable in the life of our community one to each other,
directly or indirectly. This process is made available through peer groups, mentoring, spiritual retreats, and
encouraging Christian habits in the life of our Provisional Members.
We appreciate Rev. Kim Parker who leads the mentoring program with the residents as well as the
mentors who give personal attention to our ministers on a regular basis for the entire time they are in
provisional membership. We are grateful for Rev. Raigan Miskelly and the Peer Group leaders who meet
regularly with the Residents allowing them to continue their theological education though study and
reflection. Special thanks goes to Mrs. Janis Roberts a member of St. Matthews UMC in Madison for her
tireless work in running the Lay Onsite Visitor program. Over 70 lay persons visit the Residents in their
appointments allowing the leaders in the ministry settings to evaluate the effectiveness of the Residents.
It is indeed a joy to be involved with the RIM program and work with the ministers of our church!
The Rev. Kevin A. Carter
Chair of the Residents In Ministry Council
C. Other Reports
Africa University
In 2012, twenty-seven annual conferences invested in Africa University at the level of
100% of their general church asking for the Africa University Fund (AUF). Other annual conferences increased their support and the overall effort pushed giving to the AUF to a new record of 93.35%.
The generosity of local congregations is a tremendous blessing to Africa University. The students,
faculty and staff rely on the church’s ongoing investment, through the AUF, to provide for the day-to-day
and operational expenses of the institution. The university is profoundly grateful to the Mississippi
Conference for investing 80% of its asking to the AUF. The conference fell short of a 100%
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investment in the AUF by $9,071, which is almost enough to cover tuition fees for four students for a year.
This year, please encourage your local congregation to give generously. Africa University
is relying on the Mississippi Conference to close the gap and bring its annual investment in the
AUF to 100% or higher.
Demand for an Africa University education is growing. More than 1,200 qualified applicants sought admission in August 2012. The university had space for only about 400 freshmen.
Currently, women account for 52% of the total enrollment, which stands at 1,386 students. In
addition, 25 African nations are represented in the student body.
Scholarships and financial aid grants are vital to access. More than 90% of the students at
Africa University need assistance—scholarships, financial aid grants and work study—in order to pay
their tuition and other fees. For the vast majority, a direct or endowed scholarship award made possible
by your generosity is their only means of attending university.
Throughout 2012, the 20th anniversary celebrations highlighted the crucial role that Africa
University is already playing in the life of our global church. The Rev. Dr. Laishi Bwalya, for example,
is superintendent of the Zambia Provisional Conference and a member of the Connectional Table of
The United Methodist Church for 2013-2016. Across Africa, more than 4,700 graduates are helping to
eradicate hunger, poverty, disease, conflict and hopelessness.
For its third decade of ministry, Africa University is focusing on accessibility and impact. Increasing
the availability of scholarships for students and developing online distance learning programs are the university’s highest priorities as it seeks to equip more Africans to change lives and transform communities.
In supporting the AUF, the Mississippi Conference helps to keep the lights on and ensure that
Africa University has dedicated faculty to inspire, train and nurture a generation of new leaders. Your
gifts provide scholarships for needy students, vital teaching resources and a great learning environment.
We thank you for believing in, praying for and investing in Africa University. Help us to
continue making disciples of Jesus Christ who uplift communities and grow the church in Africa. Thank
you for your investment in the “School of Dreams”—Africa University: Changing Africa: Learning
here. Living here. Leading here. Serving God. All the time. Everywhere.
James H. Salley, Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement
Camp Lake Stephens
Greetings from Camp Lake Stephens!
This past year has been an incredible year for our ministry. God continues to bless and amaze us in
so many wonderful ways here at Camp Lake Stephens.
Here are a few highlights from the past year:
■ Summer Camp – last summer we had 1,607 campers participate in one of our summer camp programs. These numbers represent our largest summer ever! Last summer we also started a traveling Day
Camp Program and a 3-Week Leadership Training Program for Sr. High Youth.
■ Year Round Programming – this past year we saw growth in our year round programming for
children, youth, and adults of all ages. We began a new Children’s Retreat in the Fall, sponsored Youth
Retreats, Confirmation Retreats and provided day events and trips for our older adults.
■ Capital Improvements – this past year we have continued to make improvements to our buildings
and grounds. We have installed new pathways in our main camp, built a new Challenge Course (high
and low ropes), renovated our old Library into new meeting space, renovated interior of our Infirmary,
and built new patio and pergola next to our Administration Building.
As you can see, it has been a busy year at Camp Lake Stephens! We celebrate the accomplishments
listed above, but most importantly, we celebrate that God continues to use these sacred grounds to build
the Kingdom.
As we look forward, here is a list of some upcoming events that we want to make sure you all know
about:
September 21-22
Jr. High Spiritual Life Retreat
September 28-29
Sr. High Spiritual Life Retreat
October 5-6
Children’s Spiritual Life Retreat
October 14-17
Older Adult Trip to Passion Play in Eureka Springs
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November 5
Older Adult Fall Fling
November 22-25
Jr. and Sr. High Backpacking Trip
December 30-January 1
Overflow
January 17-19
Confirmation Retreat
January 24-26 Confirmation Retreat
February 28-March 2
Student Minister Training
Thanks to the Mississippi Annual Conference for all the support you provide Camp Lake Stephens.
Please pray for God’s continued guidance and blessings.
Darrell Whitaker, Executive Director
Candler School of Theology
Candler School of Theology prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world. Our
commitment to authentic discipleship and relevant ministry enables us to develop uniquely well-rounded
leaders who are challenged academically, encouraged spiritually, and immersed in Christian service from
the first day they arrive on campus.
As one of the 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church, Candler is grounded in the
Christian faith and shaped by the Wesleyan tradition. As one of seven graduate professional schools of
Emory University, Candler provides a rich context for learning and formation supported by the extensive resources of a top-tier research university. As a school located in the metropolitan area of Atlanta,
Candler offers a learning environment that reflects the highly diverse communities of our 21st century
world. There is no better place for ministry preparation that addresses our major denominational priorities:
developing leaders, starting and growing churches, ministry with the poor, and improving global health.
Candler’s student body continues to reflect the diversity and breadth of the Christian faithful. Our
enrollment stands at 478, with 365 seeking the Master of Divinity, 50 the Master of Theological Studies,
30 the Master of Theology, 18 the Doctor of Theology, and 15 enrolled as Special, Non-Degree students.
The student population is 32 percent U.S. ethnic minority, 10 percent international, and 50 percent
women. Half of MDiv students are United Methodist, with forty-three denominations represented in
all programs. The median age of our entering class of MDiv students is 27, with 58 percent under thirty.
Candler remains steadfastly committed to making theological education financially feasible, dedicating nearly $5 million to financial aid. Eighty percent of eligible students received Candler-based financial
aid, with the average award covering 66 percent of tuition.
Construction preparations for the second phase of the Candler’s new building got underway at the end
of 2012 thanks to an extraordinary gift of $15 million from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation. The new
building, which will house Pitts Theology Library, community space, additional classrooms and offices,
group study areas, and the Wesley Teaching Chapel, will be completed in late spring of 2014 in time for
Candler’s Centennial Celebration. Candler’s phase one building was named in memory of Rita Anne
Rollins, the first grandchild of the foundation’s namesake, in honor of its generous financial gift.
Candler had an excellent presence at the 2012 General Conference in Tampa. In addition to my
attendance, Associate Dean Anne Burkholder took a class of 20 students so they could learn firsthand
about United Methodist governance. Assistant Dean Mathew Pinson and Dr. Alice Rogers attended as
delegates, and the Candler Singers, directed by Barbara Day Miller, performed at the General Board of
Higher Education and Ministry reception and the plenary session.
We continue to emphasize preparing our students for leadership in an increasingly global context, and
now offer 19 academic exchanges with theology schools across five continents and 15 countries, including
many related to The United Methodist Church. In addition to our ongoing summer internship program
with the Methodist Church in the Bahamas, this year’s travel seminars included the Middle East and
World Methodist Evangelism Institute evangelism seminars to Zimbabwe, Peru, and Israel.
Our public events supported our commitment to strengthen the church by offering opportunities
for clergy and lay people to hear fresh, new voices. Last fall we hosted Christian activist and bestselling
author Shane Claiborne for two major addresses, “Jesus for President” and “Resurrecting Church,” with
nearly 1,000 in attendance. Our Spring Conference, “The Singing Church,” gathered experts to lead an
exploration of the best practices and emerging trends of congregational song.
Candler draws considerable strength and inspiration from its relationship with The United Methodist
Church. Our ability to fulfill our mission of educating faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries in
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the world depends upon your support, gifts, and prayers. Thank you for the countless ways you advance this
vital ministry in the life of our denomination. Visit us in person in Atlanta or online at candler.emory.edu
to see firsthand how Candler prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world.
Jan Love, Dean and Professor of Christianity and World Politics
Drew University Theological School
Drew Theological School, deeply rooted in its United Methodist heritage, is a place that empowers
its students to conceive and implement dynamic ministries. Drew offers the MDiv, MA, MAM, STM,
DMin, and PhD degrees, as well as certifications in Camp and Retreat Ministry, and Spiritual Formation.
Academically rigorous and spiritually engaging, Drew develops religious leadership prepared for these
ever-changing times. Drew welcomes people of all faiths, but we are particularly interested in building up
the United Methodist ethos that is part of our historic Wesleyan heritage. Drew offers 100% tuition
scholarships to all United Methodists who meet all admissions requirements and have a 3.2
undergraduate GPA or higher.
In June 2012, I was pleased to welcome to Drew’s campus representatives from 8 of the 13 United
Methodist seminaries, staff members from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the
General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, one Bishop, and representatives from three annual conferences. We hosted the first annual conference on Theological Education and Clergy Health co-sponsored
by the Center for Clergy and Congregational Health and Wholeness at Drew and the Center for Health
of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. This three-day conference addressed issues of the
current poor state of clergy health in relationship to Theological Education in order to begin to understand
the impact of seminaries on students’ health.
It was also my pleasure to host the September 2012 Theological Conference at Drew entitled, The
Future of Christian Spirituality and Interreligious Interaction in honor of Dr. Pyun, Sun Hwan. Over the course
of the three days, an array of speakers from the U.S., Korea, and other countries engaged attendees and
one another on topics such as “Interreligious Dialogue Versus Interreligious Theology,” “The Future of
Comparative Theology,” and “Interreligious Theology, Liberation, and the Church.”
It was also a great pleasure to welcome alumni/ae back to campus for the Tipple Vosburgh lectures in
the fall. This year’s topic was “Faith, Race, and Politics” which provided opportunities to hear the voices
and visions of activists, scholars, and church leaders responding to this unique and timely dilemma.
Creative, cutting-edge, inclusive, multi-cultural, social justice ministry is part of the legacy of Drew,
and I am proud to be associated with it! Below are just a few other ministries that make me proud to be
associated with Drew.
Building up the United Methodist Connection
I have enjoyed meeting Bishops and many Boards of Ordained Ministry to convey our desire at Drew
to be a resource to the entire denomination. I am particularly pleased that Drew is hosting a January Term
class taught by UM Bishops. This past January, Bishop Peggy Johnson of the Eastern PA and Peninsula
Delaware Conference, taught a class entitled, Topics in Pastoral Care: Disabilities and the Church. Her class
led worship recently in chapel and shared just how important this course was in forming a compassionate,
inclusive and prophetic vision for the church. In January of 2014, Bishop Jane Middleton will teach a
class on Ministry and Health.
United Methodist Liaison at Drew
The Rev. Jeff Markay continues to work with our UM students by introducing them to the leaders
and resources within our denomination. He helps them navigate the process toward commissioning and
ordination as well as with issues of discernment. We have monthly UM Lunches to meet with bishops,
and leaders of the general agencies, conferences and connection.
United Methodist Deacon Liaison at Drew
We are also grateful to have the Rev. Susan Worrell as the Deacon Liaison on campus who shares
resources and wisdom with those hearing a call to the Ministry of the Deacon in the UMC.
Bishop in Residence: Bishop Ernest Lyght
It was with great joy and excitement that I announced the appointment of Retired Bishop Ernest S.
Lyght as the Bishop-in-Residence at the Theological School beginning March 1, 2013. I anticipate this
appointment to continue until 2015. In this position, Bishop Lyght will teach and mentor students and
be a presence on campus.
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National Shalom Ministry of the UMC
Communities of Shalom, now in its 6th year at Drew, completed its curricular redevelopment of
ShalomZone Training, which is now available through a cadre of certified national and regional trainers
under the leadership of national director, the Rev. Dr. Michael Christensen.
Center for Clergy and Congregational Health and Wholeness
In October 2012 Dean Ginny Samuel made a presentation to members of the AUMTS (Deans and
Presidents of the 13 United Methodist Seminaries) about the state of clergy health. She was accompanied
by a staff person from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, Anne Borish, and together they
invited AUMTS members to participate in the longitudinal study. While there was a unanimous support
for this study, thus far Drew and Duke Divinity School are the two participating seminaries. We expect
that more seminaries will join the study in the coming years. This collaborative effort will support efforts
to make needed changes in the structures and programs of an MDiv degree to encourage and support
students’ attention to their own health and well being.
In February we launched the Seminary to Ministry longitudinal study in partnership with the
General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. This study will track MDiv students during their time in
seminary and for the first five years in ministry. Results of the survey will be helpful to faculty in its revision of the MDiv curriculum as it informs them about the realities of student health and well being while
they are at Drew.
We at Drew look forward to working with the good and faithful people of the UMC as we forge deeper
friendships in the shared ministry of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
For more information about Drew, please visit us at: www.drew.edu or click on the QR code below:
Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan, Dean, Drew University Theological School
Duke Divinity School
The academic year 2012–2013 has been a time to set a vision for the future of Duke Divinity School
and to clarify our mission of serving Jesus Christ and His church. This has been the first full academic
year of the full-term appointment of Dean Richard Hays and Executive Vice, Dean Laceye Warner. Our
academic programs continue to train talented, committed men and women for ministry. Our centers, programs, and initiatives continue to build bridges between the work of the Divinity School and the needs of
the church, academy, and the world. But we have identified challenges to our central mission of preparing
future leaders for the church, and we have also identified steps that we can take to meet those challenges
in this year and the years ahead.
One of the greatest challenges we face is helping students financially afford a seminary education.
Like nearly every other seminary and divinity school, our students face rising costs and limited means to
pay for their tuition and expenses. Ninety percent of our students qualify for financial aid, yet we are currently unable to provide enough aid to meet their needs. This has resulted in our students being forced to
take out student loans. Among those who graduated in 2012 with student loans from their divinity school
education, their average student-loan debt was $44,500. For men and women who desire to enter ministry,
whether as pastors or nonprofit service or hospital chaplains, this amount of debt is a tremendous burden
and inhibits their ability to pursue vocations that are not financially lucrative.
We believe that it is critically important for the future of the church to have pastors and leaders who
are trained and formed by both rigorous academics and a deep commitment to Scripture and the rich
tradition of the church. Duke Divinity School is participating in the comprehensive campaign launched
by Duke University in 2012, Duke Forward. We have designated almost half of our overall campaign fundraising goal for student financial aid. We want to remove the barrier of finances from qualified students
receiving an education at Duke Divinity School, and we want to eliminate the burden of student-loan
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debt from graduates being able to follow their calling into ministry. To date, the campaign has received
$15 million toward our goal of $36 million for student financial aid.
Duke Divinity School continues to welcome energetic, diverse, and talented students to our degree
programs. In 2012, our total enrollment was 650 students: 449 are enrolled in the M.Div. degree program;
50 in the M.T.S.; 18 in the Th.M.; 44 in the Th.D.; 36 in the D.Min.; 27 in the M.A.C.P.; 14 in the
M.A.C.S.; and 12 who are special students Forty-one percent of our students are United Methodist,
with an additional 18 percent from other Wesleyan traditions. Fifteen percent are Baptist, 9 percent are
Anglican or Episcopal, 6 percent are Roman Catholic, 5 percent are Presbyterian, with the remaining 6
percent from other denominations or nondenominational churches.
Our faculty at Duke Divinity School continues to demonstrate excellent scholarship and passion for
the church. Anathea Portier-Young, associate professor of Old Testament, received one of 10 Manfred
Lautenschlaeger Awards for Theological Promise (formerly known as the John Templeton Award for
Theological Promise). This prestigious international prize honors the most outstanding doctoral or first
postdoctoral books; Portier-Young received the award for her book, Apocalypse against Empire: Theologies
of Resistance in Early Judaism (Eerdmans, 2011). Lauren Winner, assistant professor of Christian spirituality, received several awards for her book Still: Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis. It was named a “Best Book
of 2012” in the religion category by Publishers Weekly, and Christianity Today awarded it Book of the
Year honors in the spirituality category. Other faculty awards include Henry Luce III Fellowships for
both Richard Lischer and Paul Griffiths, a grant from the Lilly Endowment for Mark Chaves, and a Lilly
Theological Research Grant for Kate Bowler.
In addition to their prestigious academic work, our faculty members have participated in projects
that demonstrate the intersection of faith and theology with pressing issues in our world today. Ellen
Davis and Norman Wirzba received a grant to support a conference on food security in Africa. Douglas
Campbell co-directed the Restorative Justice Studio with the Duke Center for Civic Engagement, which
brings together members of the Divinity School community and local Durham community practitioners
of restorative justice. Esther Acolatse co-taught a Duke Law course that traveled to Ghana to meet with
religious leaders and women’s rights groups about proposed legislation that would alter spousal intestate
succession and property rights. These are only a few examples of the wide participation of our faculty across
Duke University, the Durham community, and the global church.
Several new faculty joined us in 2012. Luke Bretherton was appointed associate professor of theological ethics and senior fellow with the Kenan Institute for Ethics. His current area of research focuses
on the intersection between Christianity, grassroots democracy, responses to poverty, and patterns of
interfaith relations. Craig Dykstra joined the faculty as research professor of practical theology and senior
fellow at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. Since 1989 he has served as senior vice president for
religion at Lilly Endowment. Luke Powery was named dean of Duke Chapel and associate professor of the
practice of homiletics at Duke Divinity School. His teaching and research interests include preaching,
worship, pneumatology, performance studies and culture, particularly expressions of the African diaspora.
Meredith Riedel was appointed assistant professor of the history of Christianity. She has a D.Phil. from the
University of Oxford and studies the medieval Middle East, especially military and diplomatic interactions
between Christendom and Islam. Beth Sheppard became the new director of the Divinity School Library
and associate professor of the practice of theological bibliography. She has degrees in library science and a
Ph.D. in biblical studies, and she publishes in both fields. Two additional new faculty members began their
service with us in January 2013. Jeffrey Conklin-Miller earned his Th.D. from Duke Divinity School and
was named assistant professor of the practice of Christian formation. He also is the director of the Master
of Arts in Christian Practice degree program. David Marshall joined us as an associate professor of the
practice of Christian-Muslim relations and the director of the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies. He
is a priest in the Church of England and has served as chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and he
holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from Birmingham University.
In addition to the research and work of our faculty, our departments, centers, initiatives, and programs
engaged with the church and social issues in 2012. To increase our ability to provide spiritual and ministerial formation for our students, Susan Pendleton Jones was appointed associate dean for United Methodist
initiatives and ministerial formation. Her role allows the Divinity School to participate in substantive conversation with the bishops, boards of ordination, and divinity students. Matthew Floding was appointed
director of field education and ministerial formation, particularly to work with our non-United Methodist
students as they prepare for ministry.
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The work of the Clergy Health Initiative received national attention this year for its findings about
health interventions for clergy. Their research has indicated that preventive care programs for clergy must
be done in the context of their beliefs, congregations, and institutional structures. To implement this, the
Clergy Health Initiative has launched Spirited Life, a multi-year health initiative funded by The Duke
Endowment. The first group of participants, who completed the program in 2012, lost significant amounts
of weight and lowered their risk for metabolic syndrome.
Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts presented director Jeremy Begbie and London-based concert pianist Cordelia Williams in a two-piano concert in Goodson Chapel featuring Olivier Messiaen’s
Visions de l’Amen. They first performed this work during the Holy Week celebration at Kings College
Chapel at the University of Cambridge in England. Representatives including faculty, students, and
friends of Duke Divinity School collaborated with colleagues in Cambridge on both theological and artistic projects. In January 2013 they sponsored “Engaging Eliot: Four Quartets in Word, Color, and Sound,”
an event that featured art, music, and theological conversation inspired by T. S. Eliot’s masterpiece, Four
Quartets. Duke Chapel hosted an exhibition of paintings by artists Makoto Fujimura and Bruce Herman,
and Jeremy Begbie played with Duke’s own Ciompi Quartet in a performance of a new piece, “At the Still
Point,” composed for the event by Christopher Theofanides.
The Center for Reconciliation hosted leaders from China, Korea, and Japan for three days of meetings and conversation. Participants included Lung-kwong Lo, president of the Methodist Church of Hong
Kong, and Nora Bynum, associate vice provost for global strategy and programs and managing director
for Duke Kunshan University and China initiatives. The meetings followed a year-long engagement with
Christian leaders in Asia to assess the possibility of beginning a reconciliation project in the region modeled after the Summer Institute held at Duke and the African Great Lakes Initiative Leadership Institute
held in Uganda.
Leadership Education at Duke Divinity introduced a new service called Generative Solutions,
designed to equip institutions with a process for doing research, defining challenges, and proposing experiments in order to move forward in the face of complex institutional situations. Faith & Leadership (www.
faithandleadership.com), the online journal of LEADD, had more than 200,000 unique visitors this year.
The Divinity School Library has received a $110,000 grant from the State Library of North Carolina
for the digital project, “Religion in North Carolina,” which will be a collection of primary materials of
religions bodies in North Carolina. Project partners are other libraries at Duke University and the libraries at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University. The collection will
preserve and provide access to 8,000 volumes of the main materials of religious bodies from every county
in the state.
We remain deeply grateful for the relationships among the United Methodist Church, this Annual
Conference, and Duke Divinity School. We look forward to working with you in the task of preparing
men and women for Christian ministry. To learn more about Duke Divinity School, please visit our
website at www.divinity.duke.edu.
Dean Richard B. Hays
Gammon Theological Seminary
Gammon Theological Seminary, located in Atlanta, GA, is the United Methodist constituent
member of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), a consortium of six historically African
American theological schools. Gammon/ITC is a co-educational, professional graduate school of theology. Its faculty personifies vigorous scholarship, rigorous academic discipline, and significant research
in the service of the church and other communities in the world. Gammon/ITC is the world’s premier
resource for black church scholarship and faith-based solutions to the spiritual and socio-economic challenges confronting the African American community and beyond.
Founded in 1883 by the Methodist Episcopal Church and with assistance from the Freedman’s
Aid Society, today Gammon Theological Seminary is one of the 13 theological schools of the United
Methodist Church. The faculty and administration of Gammon/ITC create an environment in which
critical thinking, investigative reflection, decision making, and responsible action are fostered. Gammon/
ITC is a member of the Atlanta University Center Complex, the world’s largest enterprise of African
American higher education. It is also a member of The University Center of Georgia and the Atlanta
Theological Association. The school is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Gammon/ITC offers the following degree programs: the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in
Religious Education, the Master of Arts in Church Music, the Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in Pastoral
Counseling, and the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.). There are also a number of dual degree programs offered
in cooperation with seminaries and schools in the Atlanta Theological Association. Admission is open to
qualified men and women of the United Methodist Church.
Because of the support of this Annual Conference, Gammon/ITC students carry on a proud tradition.
They are taught to think independently and communicate effectively. They are also challenged to become
involved in finding solutions to problems that affect the human condition, and to become active in the
community beyond this campus. Additionally, graduates of this institution are encouraged to maintain a
lifelong desire for intellectual growth, spiritual development, and the acquisition of skills for the practice
of ministry.
Gammon/ITC has had a very exciting and busy year living out its mission, which is to recruit, support and educate pastors and leaders for the United Methodist Church. Included below are just a few of
the examples of how this great historic institution of the church has lived out its mission and furthered
its vision:
1) In last year’s report to this Annual Conference, we shared the great news of Gammon enrolling
its largest entering class on record in the fall of 2011. This record was shattered as Gammon enrolled an
even larger first year class in the fall of 2012. In fact, under the leadership of the current President, Dr.
Albert D. Mosley, Gammon has experienced over an 80% increase in enrollment, and the average age
of entering students continues to be younger and younger. Gammon is privileged to serve as a training
ground for the next generation of prophetic leaders who will engage in the process of making disciples of
Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
2) In August of 2012, Gammon hosted its first ever Racial Justice Institute. The Racial Justice
Institute is a component of the Gammon Center for the Study of Religion and Race (a program funded by
a generous grant from the General Commission on Religion and Race). Over 35 college students, professors, social activists, and community leaders from around the country gathered on Gammon’s campus for
a week-long intensive immersion experience that explored issues of health care reform, unemployment,
affordable housing, immigration policy, and marriage/gender equality. The Racial Justice Institute concluded with a very successful Immigration Reform Rally on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol using
GCORR’s theme – “Drop the I-Word: No Child of God is Illegal.” The Racial Justice Institute enabled
Gammon to continue its great work of addressing issues of cultural competency, advocacy and education
in areas that further racial justice and equity.
3) This past fall, in advance of the 2012 Presidential Election, Gammon launched a comprehensive
Voter Registration/Voter Education Campaign in the Atlanta University Center. This campaign enabled
Gammon students to register students at Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark-Atlanta University,
and the Interdenominational Theological Center. In addition to registering to over 500 previously unregistered college students, Gammon also sponsored a series of Issues Sessions that were designed to enlighten
voters about the prevalent social, political, and economical issues in advance of them participating in the
election process.
Gammon Theological Seminary is extremely grateful to this Annual Conference for your support of
theological education, and for your commitment to ensuring that God’s church will be served by persons
who are called and trained to lead us forward.
Dr. Albert Mosley, President-Dean
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
In 2013, Garrett-Evangelical celebrates 160 years of creating skilled, bold, and articulate leaders for
the church, the academy, and the world. We remain committed to our core purpose: to know God in
Christ and, through preparing spiritual leaders, help others know God in Christ.
Garrett-Evangelical was established in 1853, the first Methodist seminary in the Midwest. Last fall
the seminary welcomed 107 new students, raising total fall enrollment to 390—the third consecutive year
of increase.
More than 30 religious traditions, four continents, 12 countries and 32 states are represented in the
student body. Currently 2 students from the Mississippi Conference are enrolled in the various degree
programs at the seminary.
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Garrett-Evangelical awards more than $2 million in institutional financial aid each year and has full
tuition scholarships for students who maintain a 3.3 GPA or above and are registered candidates for UM
ministry.
The Rueben P. Job Endowed Chair in Spiritual Formation is one of the first chairs in spiritual formation at Protestant seminaries. The seminary’s program includes a specialized Master of Arts in spiritual
formation and evangelism and a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction.
Other special programs include Plus, a two-year executive education program in non-profit leadership
sponsored by Garrett-Evangelical and Northwestern University; Intersection, an continuing education
option incorporating readings, online presentations, and reflection on contemporary issues of life and ministry; and a D.Min. program with tracks in Congregational Leadership, African American Congregational
Leadership, Spiritual Direction, and Mission in the Contemporary United States.
We are grateful to serve The United Methodist Church and the church at large.
Philip A. Amerson, President
Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) is an ecumenical graduate school of religion that provides
theological education for 300+ students each semester, representing close to 30 denominations. The seminary is accredited by SACS and ATS and is approved by the University Senate to prepare ordained leaders
for the United Methodist Church. In any given semester, total enrollment includes 25-35% Methodist
students, by far the largest denominational percentage.
In addition to the seminary’s core curriculum, many courses are offered specifically for Methodist students. Some of those that have either been taught recently or are planned for upcoming semesters include:
Early Methodism: History, Doctrine, & Polity
American Methodism: History, Doctrine, & Polity
■ The Means of Grace in the Wesleyan Tradition
■ Evangelism and Discipleship in the Wesleyan Tradition
■ Models of Wesleyan Pastoral Leadership
■ Women in Methodist History
■ Pastoral Care in the Wesleyan Tradition
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MTS also offers these and all of our courses to auditors, which is a convenient and relevant way for
United Methodist clergy to earn CEUs and lay people to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Of the full-time teaching faculty of 13, four are United Methodist (an increase of two from 2012):
Dr. Lee Ramsey, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Homiletics; Dr. Andrew C. Thompson, Assistant
Professor of Historical Theology and Wesleyan Studies; Dr. John Kilzer, Director of the Theology &
Arts program; and Rev. Billy Vaughan, Director of the Formation for Ministry program.
Dr. Thompson graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, AR, and received his Master of Divinity
from Vanderbilt Divinity School. In the last academic year, he has completed the Th.D. degree from
Duke University. Dr. Thompson’s service to MTS includes teaching in the areas of historical theology and
Wesleyan studies. He also serves as the liaison to the UM annual conferences that MTS borders, and he
acts as academic advisor to many UM students attending the seminary. Dr. Thompson also works with the
UMC in Arkansas as the appointed Wesley Scholar for the conference, a position that involves serving
on conference committees, speaking at area events, and writing a regular column in the Arkansas United
Methodist newspaper.
United Methodist adjunct faculty includes Dr. David Bush, Dr. Bradley Gabriel, Dr. Jonathan Jeffords,
Dr. Herbert Lester, Dr. Ron McDonald, Dr. Scott Morris, Dr. Stephen Shapard and Dr. Fred Smith.
Rev. Emily Matheny, associate pastor of Christ UMC in the Memphis-Asbury district, serves on
the MTS Board of Trustees, along with Rev. Tom Bell, recently retired District Superintendent of the
North Alabama Conference. United Methodist laypersons include Harvey Ferguson from the Mississippi
Conference and Nancy Vernon from the Arkansas Conference. Thus, each Annual Conference served
by MTS has a representative on the Board of Trustees. In addition, two District Superintendents in the
Memphis Annual Conference are MTS alumni: Rev. Sandra Leatherwood Clay (Asbury) and Rev. Steve
Cavitt (Dyersburg).
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Jesus taught us the importance of a solid foundation for any building. Here at MTS, we are building
faith and skills for ministry in the men and women God is calling to serve the church. It is my prayer and
my commitment that we build on the solid foundation of the gospel, staying grounded in tradition and
open to the Spirit. We are grateful for your partnership and support in this essential work.
Daniel J. Earheart-Brown, Ph.D.
President and Professor of Theology
Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC
As a new residence hall rises on the home campus, Wesley is building an institution that fosters vital
churches for the next generation. We have developed a vision for what the church of the future should
be, and have become a new kind of seminary. More than a good graduate school, we have become like a
research university dedicated to serving the church.
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership continues to expand its programs and the readership of
the premier online resource for churches: Leading Ideas. Through the Center, we are administering three
new programs funded by grants from the Lilly Endowment. The first program enables us to continue our
Lewis Fellows program, an intensive post-seminary leadership training initiative for young clergy. The
second will reach pastors, five to ten years beyond seminary. They will engage with thought leaders in
Washington, D.C. on the subjects of courage, doing good well, generosity and well-being to help expand
their field of vision and lead their churches to engage more effectively in their communities. The third
program takes a hard look at the economic challenges facing future ministers. We will conduct research
into our graduates’ debt, analyze information about current compensation packages, and review the consequences of debt on the well-being of graduates. We will review our own economic and funding strategies
and improve institutional practices while creating educational programs that better prepare future pastoral
leaders as managers of personal and congregational finance.
Wesley is actively recruiting the kind of students who want to be Disciples of Jesus Christ and transform the world at all levels of ordained and lay ministry. We have continued to increase financial aid while
holding down the cost of tuition. We launched a new 36-hour Master of Arts degree in the fall which uses
a flexible curriculum to enable students to acquire a basic theological education. Wesley has entered into
two dynamic partnerships this year. The first is with the Center for Discipleship at Southwestern College
in Winfield, KS, and makes unique lay study courses developed by Wesley in its Wesley Ministry Network
available to the public on a large scale. And, Wesley is now partnered with Pfeiffer University and Union
Presbyterian Seminary to make it possible for United Methodist students to complete their Master of
Divinity degrees at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Charlotte, NC campus.
Rev. Dr. David McAllister-Wilson, President
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Section V
Historical
A. Memoirs
Clergy
Rev. Samuel W. McRaney, Jr.
1931-2013
Rev. Samuel (Sam) Warren McRaney, Jr. was the son of Samuel W. McRaney, Sr. and Emily Cook
McRaney born on August 29, 1931 in the Lone Star community of Covington County, Mississippi.
Sam felt and answered the call to ministry at an early age. Prior to graduating from Lone Star High
School he was serving a couple small Methodist Protestant Churches before uniting with the Lone
Star United Methodist Church. While attending Mississippi Southern College (USM) in Hattiesburg
he served the Waynesboro and Glendale Circuit, the Hattiesburg Circuit and the Pleasant Grove and
Topeka Charge in Lincoln County earning the Bachelor of Science degree in 1956. Annual Conference
of 1957 he received the Deacon order.
He earned the Bachelor of Divinity degree from Candler’s School of Theology, Emory University
in Atlanta, GA December 1958. During Annual Conference June 1960 he received the Ordination of
Elder in the Methodist Church becoming a member of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United
Methodist Church. In addition to the above listed appointments in the
Mississippi conference he was appointed and served the following: Seminary-Eminence Charge,
Buckatunna-State Line, Philadelphia (Jasper County) , Flora-Bentonia, Handsboro, Adams, Homewood,
Montrose, Goodhope-Santee, Goodhope-Oakdale, Felder Church, and the Hopewell-Sandy Hook
charge. He retired from active ministry at Annual Conference June 1996. During Annual Conference in
2006 he was recognized as being in ministry fifty (50) years.
The night of April 20, 2013 Sam passed away at the Jefferson Davis Community Hospital in Prentiss.
Funeral services were held at the Prentiss United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sessions Polk, the Rev.
Allen Winstead and the Rev. David Price officiating. Interment followed at the Lone Star Cemetery in
Covington County.
Survivors include his wife Carolyn McRaney, 39 years, four (4) sons Richard McRaney/ Sonja of
Seminary, Rev. Len McRaney, FE in the Mississippi Conference/ Patricia, Biloxi, Sam McRaney, III/ Kelly
of Gulfport and Kenny McRaney/Chrissy of Saucier. A host of grand and great grandchildren. Three (3)
step children, Theresa/Steve Byrd, Prentiss, David Peavy, Gulfport and Mark Peavy, Hattiesburg.
Submitted by Carolyn McRaney
Rev. Jack Williams
1923-2013
Bro. Jack Williams, Sr. of Corinth, Mississippi died April 20, 2013. Hee was born in Conway, Ark., on
January 8, 1923 and moved to Lexington, MS in 1928 where he graduated from high school and attended
Mississippi State University prior to volunteering for military service.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Air Corps. After the war he owned and operated an
electrical appliance business in Lexington. After answering God’s call to become a minister, he attended
Millsaps College, getting his Local Preacher’s License in 1949 and graduating from Millsaps with honors
in 1951. His Master of Divinity Degree was earned at Duke Divinity School, Duke University.
Bro. Williams served the following appointments in the former North Mississippi Conference (later
the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church); Swiftown-Calle-Morgan City; Goodman
First; Tupelo, St. Mark-Oak Hill; Corinth, Gaines Chapel; Marks; Iuka, First-Mt. Evergreen; Pontotoc
First; Macon First; Tupelo, St. Luke; Aberdeen First; Mantachi-Shiloh; and Booneville, Liberty. While
in Tupelo, he worked as a volunteer with hundreds of men and women at Harbor House of Mooreville
in alcohol and drug rehabilitation. He was also a member of the first board of directors of the American
Family Association, missing only one board meeting in 33 years.
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After serving under Methodist Conference appointments for 53 years, he often “filled the pulpit”
for various pastors in northeast Mississippi and Tennessee. He said it was “to the glory of God” that he
“never experienced burn out” and wanted to preach “until his toes turned up”.
During the years under appointment, he also served on several boards within the conference. He said
his most enjoyable conference work was serving for eight years an chairman of the Conference Board of
Pensions. During this time, he wrote many articles on pensions, and helped raise several million dollars
for pensions. Working with Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Company, a thorough study was made of
pensions in the North Mississippi Conference. The Purpose was to fully fund pensions for current and
future retired ministers.
Jack is survived by his wife of 67 years, Vetrice Moore williams. Other survivors include Jack
Williams, Jr. and his wife, Nancy of Olive Branch, Vetrice Delores Azary and her husband, Doug of
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Angela Carol Griffin and her husband, Jason of Pickwick, Tenn.; three
grandchildren, Cheryl Warren Williams and husband, Keith Warren, Brett A. Smith and wife, Leslie
Smith, and Greg N. Azary; eight great-grandchildren, T. J. Griffin, Trevor Griffin, Wesley Stricklin,
Corey D. Livesay, Andrew K. Warren, Lainey Smith, Alexandria Robinson and Taylor Robinson; and
one great-great-grandchild, William Robinson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Marvin Williams, Sr. and Annie Ruth Reynolds
Williams; brothers, Lyman Delbert Williams, Thomas Marvin Williams, Jr. and James David Williams;
and one sister, Ruth Murphy.
Submitted by his family
Rev. Herman Lester Heath
1925-2013
Herman L. Heath was born on November 12, 1925 at Montgomery, AL. He died March 18, 2013
at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. He graduated from Cordova High School
in 1943. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsaps College in 1959, and a Master of Divinity
degree from Emory University in 1962.
Rev. Heath served in numerous churches in Mississippi and Georgia. He was a member of the
Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He lives a good life,
retired in 1991. He devoted his service to others.
Submitted by his wife, Joyce P. Heath
Rev. Robert Eugene Anding
1921-2013
Robert Eugene “Bro. Bob” Anding was born in Crosby, MS on August 25, 1921, the son of a bridge
builder and blacksmith. He grew up in many southern Louisiana and Mississippi towns as his family
moved from one construction site to another. Bro. Bob passed away in Ridgeland, MS on March 17, 2013
at the age of 91 after a lifetime of serving God, country and his fellow man.
Bob started his formal education at Southwest Junior College, milking cows morning and night to
pay his tuition. He was a graduate of Millsaps College, Emory University’s Candler School of Theology,
Mississippi College and did graduate work at Mississippi State University. Rev. Anding was a veteran of
the U.S. Army and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in the European Theater as a combat
infantry sergeant in WWII. After leaving the service he was active in the VFW and Lions Club.
Bob met the love of his live, Billie Jean Brewer, while a student at Southwest. They married in 1947
and celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2012. Their marriage was a model to all who knew them, with
its combination of genuine affection, humor, give-and-take, and respect for each other.
Bob was an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church and taught philosophy, religion,
sociology, and ministerial studies for many years at Millsaps, where he mentored several generations of
Mississippi pastors. He was the director of the Town and Country department at Millsaps which fostered
the development of ministerial students and regularly attended services with his student pastors to help
them with their charges. Bob had a great interest in the history of all religions and was known for his
vast knowledge of all things spiritual. After retiring from Millsaps, he taught Bible and religion at Hinds
Junior College.
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Bob was an avid gardener, an amateur printer, collected coins, rocks and petrified wood, and enjoyed
flint knapping, that is making arrowheads. As a lifelong backyard birder, he enjoyed feeding and watching
the birds. With three sons in the Boy Scouts, he was active scouter and served as an assistant scout master
for Troop 32 at Wesley Methodist Church.
Bro. Bob was one of the founders of the Goodwill Industries in Jackson and was on the board of
directors for many years. He was always compassionate and focused on helping others.
Bob served at many churches including Galloway, Capitol Street, Braxton, Bolton, Bond, Monticello,
Flowood, Richland and Florence. His congregations enjoyed historically correct, theologically sound but
more importantly, short sermons. He was loved and admired for his humor, kindness, generosity and love
of Christ.
Brother Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Billie Jean, and their three children: James
(Barrington, IL), Skipper (Ridgeland, MS) and Charles (Madison, AL); three grandchildren: Jason, Blake
and Emily; and his sister Nellie Ray Crawford.
Rev. Howard McKee
1924-2013
May 27th l924 (Kemper Co., Ms.) January 16th 2013 (Lauderdale Co , Ms)
“I Have Decided To Follow Jesus” was the song my Dad chose to frequently sing over the last few
weeks of his life. We found that amusing since he decided to follow Christ over 40 years before his death.
However the next line to the song, could have been his theme song – “No turning back, no turning back.”
His commitment to Christ was without exception or question; and because of that we know that he is
with the Christ that he loved so much.
Not long after accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior, Dad obeyed God’s call to minister to the lost.
Together he and my precious mother, Lucy “put their hands to the plow and never looked or turned back.”
Sometime the road was not an easy one but they knew that following Jesus and trying to reach others for
Him was the most important job in the world. Consequently my dad served numerous churches in the
East Ms. area.
We are so very proud of the life they lived and the sincerity with which they served the Lord. To
the many friends they made along the way, we thank you for the love shown to them. God blessed us so
much with such fine parents and hopefully our dad’s legacy of following Jesus with no turning back will live
on through all generations.
Rev. John Wesley Youngblood
1920-2013
John Wesley Youngblood was born on September 2, 1920 in Jefferson County, Mississippi, the fifth
of ten children of W. Frank and Alice Cammack Youngblood. He graduated from Jefferson County
High School and farmed with his family until becoming a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy during
World War II. He served as a pharmacist mate and operating room assistant on board ships in the Pacific
Theatre, thus beginning a long career of caring for others. He and five of his brothers were deployed
simultaneously during the war, four in the Pacific and two in Europe. All returned home; four of them
then entered ministry in the United Methodist Church.
Wesley attended Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, where he met Louise Havard from Lucedale, MS.
In 1949 they graduated, married, and moved to Georgia where he enrolled in Candler School of Theology
at Emory University in Atlanta. While a student, he served churches in Macon, GA. The family returned
to Mississippi in 1952 and served churches in Duck Hill, Carrollton, Grenada, Moorhead, Eupora, Olive
Branch, and Sardis in the former North Mississippi Conference of the UMC. In 1972, Wesley joined the
chaplain’s staff at Methodist Hospitals in Memphis, where he remained until his retirement in 1985. His
ministry continued even then; he served as minister of visitation for First UMC in Senatobia, MS and
St. Matthew’s UMC in Madison, MS. Those to whom he offered guidance and comfort over the years,
including many colleagues in ministry, remember him with gratitude and great fondness.
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Wesley was a much beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law, and uncle. He
was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Louise, and his son, Bill Youngblood, six of his siblings
and five of their spouses. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Youngblood of Jackson, MS and Judy
Youngblood of Byhalia, MS, his daughter-in-law, Marla Y. Voyles of Olive Branch, MS, grandsons John
and Brian Rodgers of Byhalia, granddaughter, Casey Y. Tuminello of Brandon, MS, four great-grandsons
and two great-granddaughters. He also leaves his brothers and sisters-in law Claude and Ollie Mae
Youngblood and Ed and Betty Youngblood of Union Church, MS, his sister and brother-in-law Edith
and Robert Dennard of Macon, GA, and several generations of nieces and nephews in great number. His
family cherished him for his sense of humor, his loving, teasing manner, his attentive curiosity about each
individual, his giftedness as a gardener, his fudge, and his depth of faith. His life bore witness to the firm
foundation established in Jesus Christ and his Church.
Wesley died on January 4, 2013. A service of Death and Resurrection was held on January 9 at St.
Matthew’s UMC with the Rev. Carole Cotton Winn of Slidell, Louisiana, and Randy Youngblood, his
nephew, officiating, assisted by the Rev. David Carroll. He was buried beside his wife, his parents and
siblings in the Union Church Cemetery in Jefferson County, MS.
Submitted by Rev. Rebecca Youngblood
Rev. Martin Luther McCormick, Jr.
-2012
Born in Hamburg, MS on June 15, 1922, Rev. McCormick was the son of a Methodist minister, Rev.
M. L. McCormick, Sr. and his loving mother, Vada Lee McCormick, He graduated from Gardner High
School (Laurel, MS), Copiah-Lincoln Junior College, Millsaps College and completed graduate work at
Emory University.
Rev. McCormick served four years in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. McConnell. After his military
service and finishing college, M. L. and his wife, Tommie Lee, moved to Meridian, MS where he was
secretary-comptroller at Hardin’s Bakeries Corporation. Active in the community, M. L. was president
of the Meridian Junior Chamber of Commerce, director of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and
national director of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was president of Meridian Lion’s Club and
national director of the Mississippi Jaycees. M. L. was a faithful member of Central United Methodist
Church. In 1955 he was named Meridian’s Young Man of the Year.
M.L. said that he felt the Lord call him into ministry in his early years. He stayed active in the church
but didn’t yield to the call until later. He began his ministry at Kingston United Methodist Church in
Natchez, MS and continued his service at Richland UMC, Justice Heights UMC (Laurel), Magnolia
UMC, Prentiss UMC, Richton UMC, Caswell Springs UMC and Gautier UMC. Rev. McCormick
intended for Gautier to be his final pastorate. In 1992 the Orange Grove UMC and the Pecan UMC
asked him to be their supply minister. Rev. McCormick worked toward merging the two congregations
and by 1994 the congregations had organized and constructed the Midway UMC. Rev. McCormick
faithfull served Midway for 12 years and was honored when the church named the new family center the
M. L. McCormick Family Life Center. Rev. McCormick’s official final retirement was in June, 2004 but
he continued to serve.
During his ministry Rev. McCormick received many awards and served on various committees
within the United Methodist Church. At Gautier he was selected as Outstanding Clergy of the Year
and was the recipient of the Harry Denman Award for evangelism. He served as chairperson of the
Board of Global Ministries, Council on Ministries, Mission Priority Committee, Program Coordinating
Committee and on the Board of Ordained Ministry. Rev. McCormick served four churches that were
recognized as Church of the Year in their districts.
In addition to his church leadership, M. L. was active in community and service organizations. He
coached Little League, Dixie Youth and Babe Ruth baseball. He was vice-president of the Jones County
Chapter of the Red Cross, President of Rotary Clubs in Prentiss and Richton and president of interfaith
ministerial associations in Laurel, Magnolia and Prentiss. Rev. McCormick was on the Salvation Army
advisory board and the Chamber of Commerce in Prentiss. In 1984 he was named Jefferson Davis
County’s Outstanding Citizen. He served for two years as chaplain for the Gautier Civitan Club and was
on the Jackson County Foster Care Review Board.
Rev. McCormick died on December 12, 2012 in Gautier, MS
Submitted by his children
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Rev. William Franklin Appleby, Sr.
1928-2012
William F. “Bill” Appleby was born June 20, 1928 in Drew, Mississippi. As a child, Bill moved frequently before his family settled in Eupora. He graduated from Eupora High School, and soon heard God’s
call to pastoral ministry. Bill then set out on a road of preparation that took him to Millsaps College [B.
A.], Candler School of Theology [M. Div], and Methodist Theology School [D. Min.].
Through the years, Bill served as a pastor and as a leader in the former North Mississippi and then the
merged Mississippi Annual Conferences. Bill served churches large and small; he served as a Conference
staff member; he was Superintendent of the Tupelo District; he was instrumental in developing countywide parish ministry cooperatives; he became director of the Conference Council on Ministries. He
also served God and the United Methodist Church beyond Mississippi through the SEJ and numerous
national boards and agencies.
In 1953 Bill married Betty Smith. They were a wonderful ministry team and were blessed with two
children: Frank and Libby. However, in 1985, Betty died after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bill almost
lost the will to go on. But in 1986, God brought Minna Hayes Gilbert into Bill’s life. Minna brought new
joy into Bill’s life, and the two were married in November 1986.
When Bill retired, he and Minna moved to Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. There they both became
actively involved in Long’s Chapel UMC and in the Junaluska community. Bill and Minna enjoyed 26
wonderful years of marriage before Bill died on November 6, 2012. He was remembered with a memorial
service at Long’s Chapel UMC at Lake Junaluska and with a Service of Death and Resurrection at First
United Methodist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Bill was a caring pastor who also had a great gift of administration. Bill possessed a tremendous energy
level and used to say: I’ll WEAR OUT but I won’t RUST OUT! Bill was one of the most knowledgeable
people in Methodism; he was a “walking Book of Discipline” who was deeply loved and respected throughout the Church. Perhaps Bill’s greatest contribution was being a tremendous mentor to young pastors.
Bill fell in the Appleby driveway in the spring of 2012. He was hospitalized and in therapy for
months. Through it all, Bill bore witness to God’s faithfulness with the words of the great hymn: It is well
with my soul! We thank God for Bill’s life and witness.
Submitted by Dr. Bob Rambo
Rev. Guss Jenkins Shelly
1945-2012
The youngest of five children, Guss Jenkins Shelly was born October 30, 1945 in Kosciusko,
Mississippi to Gus and Annie Belle Shelley. He died October 18, 2012 at his home in Amory, Mississippi.
Guss graduated from McAdams High School in rural Attala County; attended Wood College; and
graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State University. He studied at Candler
School of Theology at Emory University and was awarded a Masters of Divinity degree while serving an
appointment at Bright Star United Methodist Church in Douglasville, Georgia.
In June 1966, Guss married Sarah Ann Powell. They have three children: Robert (Amy), Paul
(Amy), and Zora (Mark). They also have seven grandchildren. Guss was preceded in death by one
grandson.
Guss answered the call to preach while a student at Mississippi State University where he worked in
the dairy barn to pay for his education. He served as pastor on the Eupora Circuit, Crawford, Bright Star
(Douglasville, Georgia), Longview/Adaton, Durant, St. Andrews (Amory), St. Luke (Tupelo), Gulfport,
and Grenada. Guss also served as the District Superintendent of the Senatobia District for six years. Guss
was never asked to leave any appointment and he always felt that God would send him where he needed
to serve.
He was a gifted storyteller who wove tales of life experiences, family, and friends into his sermons. He
also shared his stories through numerous Ramblings in his church newsletters and later submitted some
to the Tombigbee Country magazine.
Guss was an avid gardener who could grow more in his backyard than most could grow on an entire
farm. He was always willing to share the bounty of his gardening whether it was vegetables or flowers.
Guss loved people and he never met a stranger. When asked where he was from he would reply,
“Zemuly – Beat 4 Attala county. Attended school at McAdams. Shopped in Kosciusko. Mailing address
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was Sallis. Went to the doctor at Thomastown. And caught the bus or train in Durant.” He was a simple
country boy who was proud of his roots and where he was from. Guss leaves a legacy of young ministers
who turned to him for guidance and words of wisdom. All who knew Guss have fond memories and each
has a story that they could tell about him.
Submitted by Sarah Shelly
Rev. Henry Gray Story
1933-2012
The Reverend Henry Gray Story, 79, died at Magnolia Regional Health Center, on Thursday,
October 4th, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 1, 1933 in Clarksville,
Tennessee. He was the son of The Reverend Nolan Doyle and Ethel Story. On December 2, 1959, he
married the love of his life, and the wind beneath his wings, Jeanette McCalla of Corinth, Mississippi;
they were married for 47 years. She preceded him in death on January 10th, 2007.
Reverend Story was a graduate of Blue Mountain College and Memphis Theological Seminary. He
was a member of the Mississippi Methodist Conference and of the United Methodist Church and served
churches there for 44 years.
He is survived by his three children, Kim (Ray) Wallace of Memphis, Tennessee, Kathy (Glenn)
Fowler of Corinth, Mississippi, and Jeff (Deni) Story of Wilmington, North Carolina. He is also survived
by a special sister and brother in-law Gail and Joe Doty of Corinth; his grandchildren Kristen, Hunter,
J.B., Mitchell, Will, Lilli, Emma, Jack, Shelly, Erin, Elizabeth, Adrienne, Ryan, Nigel; and great grandchildren Jude and John.
Hank served faithfully, those 44 years, he loved his calling and the one he served, and he left many
footprints in the hearts of his church families. He loved to sing for our Lord, and enjoyed preaching,
teaching and studying the word. One of his favorite bible verses was John 3:16 and he taught us “For God
so Loved the World (It was a great love), He gave his only begotten Son (It was a great gift), that who so
ever believeth in Him should not perish but have ever lasting life (It was a great promise). The scripture
tells us in 3 John 1:4 “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth”…
He taught us the way, the truth, and the life. It was well with his soul as the crowd of angels gathered to
welcome him home to heaven. It was our highest honor and blessing to be his children.
Submitted by his daughter, Kathy Fowler
Rev. Charles Edward Smith
1935-2012
The Reverend Charles E. Smith, 76, died at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, on
Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was born December 9, 1935 in Union County. He is the son of the late
William and Essie Smith. Charles married Louise Bolen on December 9, 1960. They were married 51
years. They have four children, Frances (Glenn) Walker, Charlsie Smith, David (Julia) Smith, and Paul
(Bridget) Smith. They have three grandsons Greg Walker, Luke Smith, and Cohen Smith.
Charles graduated from Center High School in 1955. He attended Wood Junior College, Blue
Mountain College and Emory Theological Seminary. He served the United Methodist Church for 45
years. He pastored churches in Lafayette, Attala, Oktibbeha, Marshall, Clay, Itawamba, Tippah, Lee and
Union.
Charles took disability in 1994 due to post polio syndrome, but continued to fill-in for several years.
At the time of his death, he was actively serving Lowry United Methodist Church.
He was described by many as an amazing man. He had polio when a young child (right arm and hand
paralyzed). He surprised many with his ability to drive a stick shift truck, ties his shoes and necktie and
many other things. He was a man who loved God, his family and the church with everything in him. He
will be missed by his family, church family and his conference friends.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid
up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me that day and not
to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” (II Timothy 4:7-8)
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Rev. Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr.
1929-2012
The Rev. Dr. Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr. passed away at 9am on Sunday, July 29, 2012. Dr. Wicker
was a naval aviator, chaplain, pastoral counselor, and author who lived an extraordinary life that spanned
83 years.
Born in Benton County to Richard Fenton Wicker and Willie Thomas Dunn Wicker on March 27,
1929, he grew up on a farm near Winborn, Mississippi. Dr. Wicker was the President of his class at Potts
Camp High School for four years and co-valedictorian.
Through the “Wings of Gold” program, Dr. Wicker joined the Navy at the age of seventeen to
become a Naval Aviator. Though he had not yet learned to drive an automobile, he learned to fly fighter
and attack aircraft in Pensacola, Florida in 1948.
Dr. Wicker was a night attack pilot during the Korean War, flying thirty-nine sorties off several aircraft carriers. In November and December of 1950 he flew cover support as the U.S. Marines fought their
way out of the Chosin reservoir. He was a proud member of the Chosin Few Association until the end of
his life. He earned several citations for bravery.
Upon returning from the war, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi
in 1952, majoring in English. While attending the University he met and later married Alice Louise
Zeller, of Hazlehurst, Mississippi.
Dr. Wicker studied at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in 1955.
Upon completion and ordination as a Methodist Minister Dr. Wicker returned to the Navy, beginning
what was to be a long career as a Navy Chaplain. Dr. Wicker served the Navy and his church in many
countries (and in several oceans) around the world including three tours of duty assigned to the U.S.
Marine Corp.
Dr. Wicker completed his studies at the McCormick Theological Seminary of the University of
Chicago, obtaining his Doctorate of the Ministry in 1974. His thesis was on the subject of organizational
ministry, explaining how to set up pastoral structures that would serve the needs of naval and other communities. From 1975-1983 he was stationed at numerous bases in the Norfolk area as Senior Chaplain.
Dr. Wicker retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain in 1983 and the he then began a second
career as a pastoral counselor.
Dr. Wicker also contributed to his community at Community Methodist Church in Kempsville, in
Virginia Beach serving where and when needed. In his later years one of his favorite contributions was
the children’s sermon that he conducted with the younger participants seated around him at the front
the sanctuary. Dr. Wicker also greatly enjoyed his fellowship with the Norfolk Suburban chapter of the
Lions Club.
Dr. Wicker was also an avid genealogist, authoring several books on the Wicker and Allen families.
He is survived by his brother William Walter Wicker of Waxahachie, Texas, his sons Richard (wife Kiki),
Stephen (wife Sarah), and David, and his grandchildren Sofia, Alexander, Sebastian, and Elena. Dr.
Wicker was predeceased by his youngest brother Ralph Thomas Wicker, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is
also survived by his sister-in-law Nella Wicker.
Rev. Ernest Edward Bullock
1934-2012
Edward Bullock, a retired United Methodist minister, passed away peacefully in Laurel on Tuesday,
July 24, 2012.
Reverend Bullock was born December 9, 1934 and was raised in Jones County and attended Trevecca
Nazarene College in Nashville, Tennessee and Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri
. In earlier years, he pastured in the Church of the Nazarene in Mississippi, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan,
and Florida. The last years of his ministry were with the United Methodist Church, including churches
in Stringer, Old Bay Springs, Seminary, and West Laurel.
Edward is survived by his wife, Betty Hutchison Bullock. His life is celebrated by children Sonya
Quintana and husband Gabe of Sarasota, Florida; Stacey Harris of Austin, Texas; Lyle Bullock and
wife Beth of Nokomis, Florida; Chris Harris of Houston, Texas; Bart Bullock and wife Sherry of Estero,
Florida; Beth Sullivan and husband Johnny of Laurel, Mississippi; and Adam Bullock and wife Cynthia
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of Fernandina Beach, Florida. His grandchildren are Emma, Ruby, and Zane Bullock and Payton and
Preston Sullivan. He is remembered by special friends Julia Jones and Robby Robinson of Houston, Texas.
Edward was preceded in death by parents JB Bullock and Bessie Dyess Bullock; mother-in-law Jewel
Hutchison West; brother Charles Bullock; sister Betty Ousley; and grandson Parker Sullivan. The service
was officiated by Reverend Brian Gordon and long-time friend Reverend Freeman Jones.
Submitted by his wife, Betty
Rev. Sam S. Barefield, Jr.
1925-2012
The Rev. Sam S. Barefield, Jr, 86, died June 16, 2012, at home in St. Petersburg, FL. The Rev.
Barefield was a retired Methodist Minister with the Mississippi Conference. He led with reason and calm
to bring an end to segregation in the 1950s. Mississippi Southern President Emeritus Dr. Aubrey Lucas
and Asbury Theological Seminary Chancellor Dr. Maxie Dunnam, “along with other Methodist visionaries who studied at Southern during the 1950s, attribute great influence to the teachings and leadership
of the Rev. Barefield, who was at that time Wesley Foundation Director of Southern.”1 According to
J.T. Reiff in his Conflicting Convictions In White Mississippi Methodism: The 1963 “Born Of Conviction”
Controversy2, seven of the 28 signing Methodist pastors of the seminal document, authored by Maxie
Dunnam and O. Gerald Trigg, “were influenced by the remarkable ministry of Sam Barefield at the
Wesley Foundation at Mississippi Southern College during the 1950s.”2
The Rev. Barefield was born on December 19, 1925 in Laurel, Mississippi to Dinah Deavours and
Sam S. Barefield, Sr. He grew up in Hollandale, Forest and Hattiesburg, where he came under the
tutelage of the Rev. Dr. Jim Sells at Court Street Methodist Church. He attended Millsaps College in
Jackson, MS, where he became engaged to Mary Nell Sells, whose father, the Rev. Irl Sells (Jim Sells’
brother) was Secretary of Education for the Mississippi Conference and pastor in many circuits and parishes throughout the state. After graduating from Millsaps in 1946, he studied at the School of Theology
at Emory University in Atlanta, GA and then Hartford Theological Seminary in Hartford, CT. While
there, he and Mary Nell spent two years as diversity educators with Lisle Fellowship. After next serving
as Wesley Foundation Director at Mississippi Southern, Sam pursued a doctorate in English Literature
at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, which led to employment with the Methodist Publishing
House, TRAFCO (the Methodist Television, Radio and Film Commission) and United Methodist
Communications, where he helped bring to life a revolutionary information hotline, InfoServ.
In 1966, Sam’s and Mary Nell’s family were among the first to join Edgehill Methodist Church,
the first racially-integrated Methodist congregation in Nashville, in part to assure their children were
exposed to different backgrounds and cultures. In addition, Sam was an author, painter, a poet, a goldsmith and a gardener, and trained and showed Bonsai trees for many years. Throughout his life, he stood
up for the rights of racial and sexual minorities.
The Rev. Barefield was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Mary Nell Sells, and his brother,
MS State Representative Stone Deavours Barefield, Sr. Survivors include his children, Bethany Anne
(David) Bogart (Pebble Beach, CA), Samuel Steven (Kyu Yamamoto) Barefield, III (St Petersburg, FL)
and Irl Sells Barefield (Berkeley, CA); three grandchildren, Edward Samuel (Jennifer) Bogart (Seoul,
Korea), Ryan Spruance Bogart (San Francisco, CA) and Dean Sells Bogart (Pacific Grove, CA); and
eight nieces and nephews.
Note to editor: for sources, please refer to the following.
1 See Wikipedia pages for Aubrey Lucas and Maxie Dunnam.
2 Methodist History, 49:3 (April 2011)
Rev. Wayland Hamlin
1949-2012
Wayland Hamlin was born September 6, 1949 in Shady Glen, Ohio and went to be with his Lord
and Savior Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the age of 62.
He joined the Army at a young age. After training in Korea he soon departed for Vietnam, 25th Inf.
Division, where he was wounded and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart among others. When
he returned back to the States, he became a Drill Sergeant at Fort Campbell, KY. Wayland married his
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sweetheart, Naomi June Grooms of Latham, Ohio October 6, 1968 and they quickly began their family
of two boys and two girls.
When he was 40 years old, he rejoined the military as Chaplain, where he was able to minister help
to thousands. He served with the U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves retiring as Colonel.
He was activated in support of Desert Shield, Desert Storm and activated three times, deployed twice, in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In 1974, Wayland became a minister, pastoring in Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee and Mississippi for 40
years. In Mississippi, he pastored churches at Hinds, Riverside, Walnut, Campground, Ebenezer, Oak
Grove,Bethlehem, Clinton, Benton, Midway, Epworth and Taylorsville. He loved learning, books and
reading, attending Circleville Bible College, Circleville, OH, Wesley Biblical Seminary, Jackson, MS,
Reformed Theological Seminary, Clinton, MS, with many degrees.
He was known to be a “people person” and servant leader, always enjoying being with others. Many speak of his soothing voice and him being so easy to talk with, giving him an inroad to many
counseling and helpful sessions with people in need. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and the
farm that he’d got to enjoy his last year.
He is welcomed in Heaven by two children, his first born, Julie Renee and his youngest son, Elbert
Brian, his parents, Woodrow and Miley Hamlin. Wayland is survived and dearly missed by his wife,
Naomi June; son, Wayland Jay; daughter, Angela Dawn Maily and son-in-law, Sean; and seven grandchildren, Matthew, Noah, Ava, Brian Luke, Chloe, Caleb and Elli; two brothers and two sisters. He is laid to
rest on the family farm in Pelahatchie, MS, until that Great Day when our Lord comes to gather His own!
Submitted by Naomi June Hamlin
Rev. George A. Skelton
1922-2012
George Alva Skelton was born April 4, 1922, to Will S. and Neacy Turnage Skelton. He was the
youngest of eleven children. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1939. He enlisted in the Army
on February 3, 1940 and was honorably discharged on July 10, 1942. During 1940-1942, he served and
was a charter member of the Air National Guard Observation Squardron 153.
On November 28, 1943, George married Helen Gower. Four children were born of this union:
George Barry, Kay, Paula, and Cindy. George was elated that his son George Barry also answered the
Lord’s call to preach. Helen went to be the her heavenly Father on July 2, 2007.
George worked at Sears for several years until he answered the Lord’s call to preach. He served his
Lord as a minister for fifty-two years at approximately fifteen churches. He officially retired on June 26,
1999, while at Porterville UMC. He still filled in for others and preached his last sermon on September
3, 2006. He was a retired Elder of the UMC Mississippi Annual Conference.
George was a member of the Hamasa Temple, here he served as Chaplain. He was a life member and
Chaplain of American Legion Post 21. He was also a life member of Disabled American Veterans Post 56.
On July 19, 2008, George married Johnetta Buchanan. We had four wonderful years together until
his death on May 31, 2012. It was my honor to be his wife. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Submitted by his wife, Johnetta
Rev. Joseph Higgins Morris, Jr.
1927-2012
“His life was filled with love through giving, caring, and helping. His life, as such, was a wonderful
example of God’s love through Jesus Christ.”
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Rev. Charles Nelson Walley
1926-2012
C. Nelson Walley was born April 2, 1926, the youngest of six surviving children of Nathan and
Emma Walley of Sand Hill, Mississippi. Nelson sustained an injury while playing high school basketball.
After numerous surgeries, he was left with an immobile right knee for the remainder of his life. Some
may have considered him handicapped, but he never let that leg affect him when it came to doing most
anything he wanted to do.
After graduating high school in Sand Hill, Nelson attended Jones County Junior College and
was graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He completed Course of Study at Emory
University.
Nelson faithfully and effectively served the Mississippi Annual Conference for sixty-one years.
His places of service included: Broad Street, Hattiesburg (1951-52); Oak Ridge, Vicksburg (1952-54);
Fletchers Chapel and Bethany, Yazoo City (1954-56); Community Chapel-Church Hill, Fayette (195658); Redbone, Vicksburg (1958-60); Enterprise (1960-63); Monticello (1963-68); Ridgeland (1968-71);
Petal (1971-77); Morton (1977-79); Epworth, Jackson (1979-84); McLaurin Heights, Pearl (1984-86).
In 1986, Nelson was appointed to Broad Street a second time and pastored that congregation from
1989 until retirement from full-time ministry in 1991. During this time he led them to relocate to West
Hattiesburg, which became a new congregation: Heritage United Methodist Church. His leadership skills
then reached a new level, showing great influence under difficult circumstances. In retirement Nelson
served the Hebron church for sixteen years, while also serving as Minister of Visitation at Heritage. He
continued his work at Heritage until 2011.
Nelson was loved and admired by those who knew him for his quick wit and his love of fun. A
newspaper column once called him “that soft spoken, deep voiced, tall, lanky ex-basketball star with the
stunning shock of white hair and the slow halted walk due to a basketball injury that rendered one leg
stiff.” The only inaccuracy in that reporting was the word slow; Nelson could outpace anyone.
Rev. Walley left this world and took up residence in his heavenly home on May 30, 2012. His funeral
was held at his beloved Heritage United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, with his sons, Mr. Charles N.
Walley, Jr.; Rev. Dr. David M. Walley; and Rev. Dr. William H. Dowling, Sr., officiating; assisted by the
pastor, Rev. Dr. Tommy Artmann.
Nelson is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Evelyn; one sister, Velma Brewer; his sons, Charles
(JoDee), David (Ellen), and Will Dowling (Angela). He also is survived by eight grandchildren: Christina
Hidalgo (Greg); Christopher Walley (Misti); Rachel Walley Woodard (John), Daniel Walley, Josiah
Walley, William Dowling, Nathan Dowling, and Jason Dowling. Additionally, he is survived by five greatgrandchildren: Eli Walley, Curtis Hidalgo, Nathan Hidalgo, Braxton Lewis, and Charleigh Noel Walley.
We who have been touched by his love, care and Christ-like witness now celebrate the entrance
into eternal life one extraordinary man of God, a treasured friend, beloved husband, devoted father and
caring Papa.
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Spouses
Rebecca E. Brewer
1948-2013
Rebecca “Becky” Estell McSwain Brewer was born on November 30, 1948 at Methodist hospital in
Hattiesburg, MS. She was called home on April 6, 2013 at 64 years old. She was the youngest of three
sisters born to Wilfred and Daisy McSwain of New Augusta where she graduated from New Augusta High
School in 1966 and went one year at Jones County Junior College.
Becky married Bobby L. Brewer in April 1967 and they had three children, Teresa Brewer Rentsch
of Tabor, SD, Crystal Mosley of Hattiesburg and Jason Brewer of Gulfport. Becky’s husband Bobby was
called into the ministry in 2000 and she became a pastor’s wife and the job suited her well. They served 5
years on Jefferson Davis County at Carson, Good Hope and Mt. Zion UMC. Since 2005 they have been
at Dixie UMC in Hattiesburg.
She loved working with the children of the church teaching Sunday School and confirmation classes
and the music ministry, leading the choir and working with the United Methodist Women where she
served on the district board. Becky loved to sew and embroidery and made Baptism clothing for her grandchildren and close friends, Becky was an encourager to her husband and will be missed in the ministry
on the church and in the his life.
Submitted by her family
Isaac Napolean Martin
1922-2013
Isaac Napoleon Martin, 90, husband of Rev. Alphanette B. H. Martin, died Sunday, January 20, 2013
in Nashville,TN, where he was a respected businessman in the community and a Retiree of Tennessee
State University. Isaac Napoleon Martin was born in Columbia, TN, on July 15, 1922 to Martha Frierson
Martin and Frank Martin.
He was a faithful member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN, until his wife
received an appointment in Bolton and Edwards, MS and he joined Kingsley Chapel United Methodist
Church in Edwards as an Associate Member.
Isaac Napoleon Martin enjoyed being a Pastor’s husband. He used to laugh and joke about how when
he and Alphanette would go and visit churches, the Ushers would escort him to the pulpit instead on his
wife. He would tell them “My wife is Rev. Martin, not me.” He was very supportive of his wife and all that
she does in her ministry. Isaac Napoleon Martin is survived by his wife of 37 years Rev. Alphanette B. H.
Martin and their only child, daughter Doristiene Martin, both of Raymond, MS.
Submitted by wife, Rev. Alphanette B. H. Martin and daughter, Doristene Martin
Jennie Ruth Crump
1913-2013
Jennie Ruth Scott Crump Calbert was born November 12, 1913, in Meridian, MS, to Thomas
Charles and Mary Elizabeth Hill Scott. On June 13, 1948, Jennie Ruth Scott married Rev. Alfonso
Wadsworth Crump, Sr., a Mississippi Conference United Methodist minister, who passed away August
29, 1975. Together they had one son named Alfonso Wadsworth Crump, Jr.
She received her B. A. in English from Rust College of Holly Springs, MS; a Certificate in
Christian Education from Scarritt College of Nashville, TN; and her Master of Education degree from
Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, AL. In pursuing further study, Mrs. Crump attended Denver University
in Colorado, Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, the University of Southern Mississippi, and the
University of Mississippi. In 1978, Rust College awarded her a Doctorate of Letters.
Throughout her life, Mrs. Crump demonstrated a significant dedication to God and education, her
faith informing her role as an educator. A lifetime member of the United Methodist Church, Jennie Ruth
Crump served on the local, district, and national levels of the United Methodist Conference. Following
the merger and integration of the United Methodist Mississippi Conference, she was the first African
American president of the United Methodist Women. As conference Director of Youth, she served as
president of the National Council of Youth Workers, district president of the Meridian District’s Women’s
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Society of Christian Service (WSCS), and president of the conference for two quadrenniums.
Three times a delegate to the General Conference, Mrs. Crump served on the Commission of
Programs and Agendas, the General Board of Evangelism, the Ecumenical Affairs Program Council, and
the Committee on Membership Manuals and Investigation of the Methodist Publishing House.
As an employee of the Meridian Public School System, Mrs. Crump began her career in education in
the Mississippi Association: Teachers in Colored Schools. In 1945, she accepted the role of principal of
Wechsler Elementary and Junior High School. In addition, she was the Coordinator of Early Childhood
Education for Meridian Public Schools, served as historian of the Mississippi Association of Children
Under Six (MACUS), and was a member of the Public Policy and Legislative Committees.
Additionally, she was president of the Independent State YMCA Board, a member of the
MACUS Public Policy and Legislative Committee, chairperson of the Committee for Writing the 1980
Kindergarten Legislative Bill, member of the Southeastern Jurisdiction Legislative Task Force, and both
the 1979 and the 1980 Dean of the Mississippi Conference School of Christian Mission. Jennie Ruth
Crump was Rust College Alumni of the Year and served as a Rust College Trustee Associate and a Trustee
of Wood Junior College.
Mrs. Jennie Ruth Scott Crump Calbert died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at St. Dominic Hospital in
Jackson, MS. She is survived by her son Alfonso Wadsworth, Jr., daughter-in-law Lois Artis Waters Crump,
and four grandchildren – Lois Alfonsine, Helen Jeanette, Alfonso Wadsworth, III, and Christopher Henry;
additional family, the Meridian Public School Teachers and Administrators, the Mississippi Conference
United Methodist Women, students, and friends.
Merlene Robertson
1930-2013
Merlene Wells Robertson was born on February 20, 1930, in Waynesboro, Mississippi, to Frank and
Maybelle Wells. She attended Central High School in Waynesboro where she was a star basketball player
and valedictorian of her class.
As a member of Big Rock Methodist Church in Waynesboro, she learned to love and be loyal to the
Methodist faith. Whether she was plowing Ole Jack, the mule, as a teenager to save the farm, supervising
people at Wells -Lamont, or being a clerk at the health department, her leadership skills were very evident.
Being a skilled seamstress, she created many masterpieces for the public. Her most enjoyable “job” was
loving, cultivating, and teaching her great-grandson, Cameron who renamed her “Ma”.
Merlene later married Rev. Murry Robertson, the very light of her life. She enjoyed the many churches
(Hopewell, Sandy Hook, and the Indian Mission) that they served. On Friday, January 11, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, she passed into eternal life to be with her beloved Murry.
She is survived by two daughters, Teri (Villa) Phillips of Purvis and Dawn (Bill) Dear of Waynesboro;
four stepchildren, Alton Robertson, Lydia Cathey, Trinia Cowart, and Paul Robertson; three grandchildren, Villa Phillips, ll of Purvis, Wendy (Allen) Pugh of Petal, and Lace (Ben) Harrison of Waynesboro;
Four great-grandchildren, Cameron Phillips, Madison Pugh, Brennan Harrison, and Myles Pugh; one
sister, Franzine (Guy) Taylor of Waynesboro; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Submitted by her daughter, Teri
Roxie Nelson Phillips
1924-2013
Roxie Elizabeth Phillips was born June 7, 1924 to George and Nannie Nelson in Wilmer, Alabama.
In October 1941, she married Claude D. Phillips and three children were born to this union–Delores,
Lorenzo, and Claude, Jr. Claude and Roxie also adopted and reared three grandchildren as their own—
Phyllis, Demetrius, and Tyler.
Roxie was a devoted member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Lucedale, Mississippi and
worked faithfully in the church. She worked most of her life as a beautician until her health began to fail.
Roxie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Nannie Nelson; two children, Lorenzo and
Claude, Jr.; two brothers and six sisters.
Roxie departed this life on January 2, 2013. She is survived by her devoted husband of 71 years, Rev.
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Claude D. Phillips; two daughters, Delores Mann and Phyllis (Keith) McDonald; two sons, Demetrius
Phillips and Tyler Phillips; one devoted daughter in law, Mary Phillips, eight grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
Tommie Lee McCormick
-2012
Tommie Lee was born in Lumberton, MS to Tom and Hattie Tennent. After graduating from high
school in Yazoo City, Tommie Lee attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. In 1991. She was
chosen as South Mississippi’s representative of Huntingdon College. While attending Huntingdon, she
met and marriet her husband, M. L. McCormick, Jr. Tommie Lee taught school in Jackson, MS while her
husband finished his degree at Millsaps College. Mrs. McCormick and her husband moved to Meridian,
MS where she devoted herself to raising their children and supporting civic activities. She was president
of the Marion Park Elementary PTA, member of the Meridian Garden Club, American Association of
University Women, the Meridian Jaycettes and Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. On Mother’s Day
in1954, she was recognized as Meridian’s Outstanding Mother.
After her husband, the Rev. M. L. McCormick, entered the ministry, Tommie Lee continued her
involvement with civic, church and youth activities. She organized, taught and directed the preschool
program at Richton United Methodist Church. She was a junior high math teacher, interior designer and
office manager at Beacham Memorial Hospital in Magnolia, MS.
Mrs. McCormick’s God given talents were integral in her church ministries. She was pianist, choir
director, bible study teacher and Sunday school teacher for many congregations. She served as president
for the United Methodist Women and a district officer for the Seashore District United Methodist
Women. Tommie Lee designed and made seasonal banners for church services and organized the creating
of Chrismon ornaments for several churches. After serving churches in the Jackson County area, Tommie
Lee and her husband decided to retire in Gautier, MS. While in Jackson County, Tommie Lee was an
active member of the Gautier Civitan Club. Her association with the Civitans led her to become a volunteer with the Jackson County Special Olympics. In 1991, Tommie Lee was nominated by the Civitan
Club as a Jackson County Volunteer of the Year.
Mrs. McCormick was an advocate on the Jackson County Foster Care Review Board, a membership
volunteer for the Community Concert Association, a member of the Gautier Friends of the Library and
a member of the Duchess de Charmont Chapter of the DAR. For many years she was a neighborhood
volunteer for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She was a member of the First United Methodist
Church of Gautier, where she and her husband had ministered to the congregation prior to retirement.
Tommie Lee had a passion for reading and received great joy when working in her yard, planting and
caring for flowers. Tommie Lee died on November 29, 2012
Submitted by her children
Mattye M Humphries
1921-2012
Mattye (Pat) Hood Humphries, daughter of Dora and E. J. Hood was born September 4, 1921 in
Webster County, Mississippi and died November 27, 2012 in Carrollton, AL. Pat was the devoted and
loving wife for 69 years of Reverend Joseph Thomas Humphries, a Methodist minister in the Mississippi
Conference, who preceded her in death in 2011. They had three children: Beverly H. Jones (Warren)
of Washington, DC and Robin H. McDaniel (Jeff) of Akron, AL. She was preceded in death by her
son, Kenneth, who died in 1981. She was also the mother-in-law to Jo Bell Livingston of Gallatin, TN.
Pat made a welcoming home and had many close friends in every community where they lived and
served, including Ethel, Moorhead, Corinth, Cleveland, Greenwood, Amory and Leland. Upon retirement, Pat and Joe were invited to live at Wister Gardens in Belzoni, Mississippi, and manage the beautiful public gardens, which they did for 12 years. Pat was an avid gardener and an award-winning flower
arranger.
While in her 70s, she surprised her children with a written memoir of her life which gave personal
observations of a childhood in rural Mississippi in the 1920s and 1930s; a lifetime being the wife of a
Methodist minister; and a recounting of their extensive international travel.
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Pat was also a loving grandmother to Courtney Jones Wilson (Peter) from Reston, VA; Catherine
Honore-Jones (Philippe) from Strasbourg, France; and Adam McDaniel from Atlanta, GA. She had four
great grandchildren: Jonas and Paige Wilson and Solan and Cecilia Honore-Jones.
Submitted by her daughter, Beverly H. Jones
Louise Wicker
1931-2012
Louise Zeller Wicker passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 26, 2102 at the age of
81. Born in Jackson, Mississippi October 29, 1931, she was the eldest daughter of Raymond B. Zeller, M.D.,
and Elenor Gehrels Zeller. She was raised in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, and was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Hazlehurst High School. She then went on to attend the University of Mississippi, obtaining
a B.A. in English Literature and was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. While at the University of
Mississippi she met her late husband Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr., a naval aviator, Korean War veteran
and later Navy Chaplain and Doctor of Ministry. Louise traveled the world as a Chaplain’s wife serving
communities in Texas, Mississippi, Florida, South Korea, Tennessee, California, Guam, Rhode Island, and
Virginia.
Louise taught special education for two years on Guam, later moving to an elementary classroom. She
later obtained a Masters of Education at Old Dominion University, specializing in the teaching of reading
and taught English at Tidewater Community College. She also was a reading specialist in the Norfolk
Public Schools in the 1970s.
The Wickers settled down in Kempsville, Virginia Beach in 1975. Both Louise and her husband
contributed to the ministry of Community United Methodist Church in Kempsville for over thirty years.
Louise was an avid genealogist, and active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the
Mayflower Society, the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company, the New England Genealogical & Historical Society, the National Genealogical Society, and
Jamestown Society. She was past Regent of the Adam Thurgood Chapter of the DAR from the 1989-1992
and named Honorary Regent as well as holding a multitude of other offices. Louise was the President of
the Suffolk Chapter, Colonial Dames, 17th Century, 1997-1999
Louise is survived by her sons Richard (wife Kiki), Stephen (wife Sarah), and David, and her grandchildren Sofia, Alexander, Sebastian and Elena. She is also survived by her four sisters Josephine Megehee
(husband Dan), Beverly Herring (husband James), Dorothy Knight (husband Robert), and Stephanie
Zeller, and her sister-in-law Nella Wicker (husband Walter). She was predeceased by her husband of 59
years, the Reverend Dr. Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr.
Virgia Mae Bartee
1903-2012
Virgia Taylor Bartee slipped away peacefully in her home in Canton on November 25, 2012. She was
born on December 17, 1903 to the Reverend Prince Albert and Bertha Ann Taylor in Meridian, MS the
third of fourteen children born to this union.
Virgia was a graduate of Haven Teachers College and Jackson State University. While attending
Haven, she met Harry B. Bartee whom she married following a stint in the United States Army and
his graduation from Gammon Theological Seminary. Harry Bartee served in the Mississippi Annual
Conference (Central Jurisdiction) until his death in 1963. Throughout their marriage, Virgia was a loyal
partner in their ministry often serving as Pianist, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader and Program
Organizer. They were the parents of five children. Their children received Christian nurturing and were
encouraged in the pursuit of scholarship and good citizenship. The home was always a welcoming place
where children and youth from the church and community could meet, enjoy the many books in the
home, play the piano, practice for school and church performances, hymn singing, sharing in a meal and
enjoying wholesome recreation.
Virgia participated in the struggle to achieve voting rights and was one of the first poll watchers in
Madison County. As one of the “foot soldiers” in the civil rights movement, she was fortunate enough to
meet Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Virgia’s passion for teaching came early in her life. Following her graduation, from Haven, she started
teaching. She even taught some of her siblings and cousins and later, her own children. Her experience
ranged from teaching 6 grades in a one room schoolhouse to serving as Principal in a County secondary
school. Her teaching career in the Mississippi Public School System covered a span of more than 40 years.
She was a successful teacher who welcomed the most challenging cases considering no student incapable
of learning. To her credit, there are doctors, lawyers, ministers, teachers, mayors, other professionals and
citizens who have contributed significantly to society.
Virgia was a lifelong, loyal Methodist. Methodism is the thread that was woven throughout her life.
Her early education started with her parents and continued in Freedman’s Aid Bureau schools established
by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her secondary school was a Methodist Episcopal Church institution.
Her grandfather and father were Methodist Ministers. She was in attendance at every Annual Conference
over the last three decades until age 106. At the time of her death, she was a member of Canton United
Methodist Church where she had given many years of service, generous in moral and financial support and
being an enthusiastic booster in the construction of a new Church building.
Stalwart, exemplar, hero, mentor, shining star. She has left an indelible mark on several generations
in her family of four surviving children, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, former students,
colleagues and countless others whose lives she touched across the decades.
Submitted by Ruth Gray
Lounett Gore
1909-2012
Lounett Gore was born March 11, 1909 in Laurel Mississippi to the late Jeremiah and Sadie Jones
Barnett. She received her formal education at Mt. Olive School and Tougaloo College of Mississippi. She
was united in Holy Matrimony to Julian A. Gore, a United Methodist pastor. Celebrating 60 years of
Marriage, God gave six children to this union.
She was a faithful church member of Smith Chapel United Methodist Church of Laurel Mississippi
where she served as a choir member, choir director, Sunday School teacher, Bible Studies teacher and a
member of the United Methodist Women.
For over forty years she worked tirelessly with her husband, Rev. Julian A. Gore after his passing she
worked with her youngest son pastor Willie Gore in the United Methodist Church until 2010. Lounett
Gore transitioned November 09, 2013 at the Confort Care Nursing Home in Laurel Mississippi. She was
preceded in death by her husband and three children.
Miriam Stamps McCafferty
1925-2012
Miriam Stamps McCafferty departed this life on November 1, 2012, in Greenville, Mississippi. Born
March 25, 1925, in McComb, Mississippi, she was valedictorian of the McComb High School Class of
1943. She attended Millsaps College where she majored in English literature and studied French. She
graduated with a B. A., summa cum laude, in 1946. An accomplished pianist, organist, and alto singer,
she also played French horn in the Jackson symphony and was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity. In
1947, she earned a Master’s in Library Science from the University of North Carolina. That same year
she married World War II Marine Corps veteran and ministerial student, James Thomas McCafferty, Jr.
While James studied at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Miriam worked
as government documents librarian for the Atlanta Public Library. Upon her husband’s graduation and
ordination as a deacon (and, later, elder) in the Methodist Church, the couple served local Methodist
churches in North Mississippi, including Caledonia, Vaiden, West, Emory, Bowling Green, Tupelo Wesley,
Marks, Iuka, Clarksdale St. Paul’s, Leland, New Albany, Indianola, and Amory. They also served Summit
United Methodist Church. During that time, Miriam worked as a public school librarian in Clarksdale,
Greenville, and New Albany, and as a city librarian in Indianola. Upon her husband’s retirement, the
couple moved to McComb, Mississippi, where her husband died in 2001.
Miriam had a superior mind, was a voracious reader, and loved opera. She was a member Centenary
United Methodist Church, the Cecilian Circle, the Nautilus Club, and the 13 Club, a group of high school
girl friends who met on a regular basis throughout their lives.
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Miriam was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and one brother, the late B. G. Stamps, of
Titusville, Florida. She is survived by her daughter Susannah McCafferty Sanders, son-in-law Jan Boykin
Sanders, grandson Andrew Thomas Sanders and his wife, Celeste Willis Sanders, great-granddaughters
Mary Wennerlund and Ann Margaret Sanders, all of Greenville, Mississippi; granddaughter Ann Claire
Sanders Achey and husband Elias Achey, great-granddaughter Miriam Margot) and great-grandson Eli
Achey, all of Grand Haven, Michigan; son, James T. McCafferty III, daughter-in-law Malinda Hamilton
McCafferty, granddaughters Sarah Ruff McCafferty, Martha Hamilton McCafferty, and Miriam Margot
McCafferty, all of Jackson, Mississippi; granddaughter Elizabeth Leigh McCafferty, Ft. Worth, Texas;
and grandson Daniel Jackson McCafferty, Houston, Texas.
Miriam was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She patiently taught her
children through precept and example. While living in the Delta throughout the turbulent 1960s,
Miriam was always a quiet, stable, and courageous example of Christian charity for her family, friends,
parish, and community. She modeled servanthood and demonstrated every day of her life an unswerving
commitment to duty, caring for her mother and her husband in their later years. Miriam never would
have called attention to herself in anything she did, but her many good works are known to God. It is
fitting and, no doubt, providential, that she died on All Saints Day.
Mary Ann Casey Brown
1947-2012
Mary Brown, wife of retired Elder Eddie Brown, was born in Gulfport, MS. She died at our home in
my arms in Columbia, MS. Rev Fred Brown, pastor of St. James UMC, did the eulogy. She was buried
at New Hope UMC cemetery in Marion County.
We were married on July 9, 1967 to this union we had 3 girls Marrietta, Pamela, Erica and one
son Wayne. Together we served Wiggins, MS, Oxford, MS 1984-1987, Columbia, MS 1992-2001,
Greenwood, MS 2001-2004, Laurel, MS 2004-2008, Columbia, MS 2008-2011 and Foxworth, MS
2008-2012.
Mary was a loyal employee for many year with various companies, including, Orleans Furniture,
Wal-mart of Columbia, and as Manager of Danvers Restaurant in Oxford. She was an out going person
who loved sharing meals with her friends and spending time with grand and great grandchildren. Mary
was a great supporter of her husband’s ministry, serving faithfully as a “First Lady”
Submitted by her husband, Elder Eddie Brown
Anita Schumpert Gunter
1935 - 2012
Anita Schumpert Gunter joined her Lord Jesus Christ and her loved ones who preceded her on July
30, 2012 in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born in Brewer, Mississippi on February 28, 1935, the fifth child
of Clyde Robert and D’Arca Johnston Schumpert. When she was less than a year old, Anita contracted
a potentially fatal illness which she struggled with for over a year. While Anita was deathly ill her mother
prayed that God would heal Anita, and give her a normal life. Her mother promised that in thanksgiving for that healing she would encourage Anita to give her life in Christian service through some type
of mission work. Anita recovered and grew up as a normal child in a family of seven children, living
on a farm in the Brewer, Mississippi community and attending the Brewer Methodist Church, located
between Tupelo and Shannon Mississippi.
After graduating from Shannon High School, Anita entered Itawamba Junior College. After graduating from IJC she transferred to Florence State College (Now University of North Alabama [UNA])
and graduated with honor. While in school at Florence she met Doyce Gunter, who was already serving
rural Methodist Churches as a student pastor. Anita graduated a year ahead of Doyce, and taught school
a year while Doyce was completing his college degree.
On June 1, 1958, Anita and Doyce were married. She assisted him in getting his seminary education
at Candler School of Theology. During the last fifteen months that Doyce was in seminary, Anita and
Doyce served as house parents and Chaplin in the North Georgia Methodist Children’s home. They
then returned to North Alabama Conference where they served as a rural “pastoral team.” Anita was
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always a team mate to Doyce in any assignment that he was given. Together they led the way in establishing the “Upper Sand Mountain Parish” in North Alabama; serving as the Director of Hinton Rural Life
Center in Hayesville, N. C., serving several rural circuits in Mississippi, and serving as president of Wood
College in Mathiston, Mississippi. During the 54 years that Doyce and Anita were married many churches
said to them, “You are the best ministry team we have ever had.” Anita’s mother had encouraged Anita
to “give her life in Christian service through mission work.” Anita did the mission work by her husband’s
side in the rural areas of the southeast, mainly in Alabama and Mississippi.
Anita is survived by her husband, Doyce W. Gunter, one son, Timothy A. Gunter, one daughter,
Nancy Carol Gunter, one brother, and three sisters.
Submitted by her husband, Doyce
Harriet P. Weaver
1917-2012
Harriet Poland Weaver, a resident of Quincy, Massachusetts, since 1973, died July 3, 2012, after a
brief stay at Wingate nursing home in Reading, Massachusetts. Her heart gave out at age 95, though her
loving spirit never did. She carried out the Methodist tradition of “good works” in countless ways, large
and small, throughout her life and was the embodiment of grace and kindness.
Mrs. Weaver was born in 1917 in North Scituate, Massachusetts, where she and her four siblings
grew up. A graduate of Simmons College in Boston and the Simmons College School of Social Work,
she held several held social work positions in New England before marrying and starting a family. She met
her husband, the late Rev. Dr. Irvin W. Weaver, when he was a graduate student at Boston University.
She lived for a number of years in Columbus, Mississippi, and Montevallo, Alabama, where Dr. Weaver,
taught philosophy and religion at MSCW and the University of Montevallo. Summers were spent at the
Weavers’ family home in Mountville, Georgia. After the death of her husband in 1965, Mrs. Weaver
taught at the University of Montevallo and in an elementary school in Chilton County, Alabama.
In 1973 Mrs. Weaver returned to Massachusetts to be closer to her children, sisters, and brother and
again held jobs in the field of social work. She continued her professional interests even after retiring,
volunteering at Interfaith Social Services, the Quincy library, and a family literacy program. She had a
lifelong passion for the natural world, especially birds. Her Quincy house overlooked a salt marsh and she
spent many happy hours watching the birds that came to her feeder or dove for food in the marsh. Mrs.
Weaver was also an avid reader, despite the challenge of failing eyesight in later years.
Mrs. Weaver is survived by a son, Irvin W. (Bucky) Weaver of Boxborough, Mass., and a daughter,
Sarah V. Weaver, of North Reading, Mass., as well as various nieces and nephews.
Submitted by her daughter, Sarah
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In Memoriam
We regret that a memoir was not
available for the following persons:
Clergy:
Rev. Charles Henry Burton
Rev. Howard M. Killingsworth
Rev. Robert Lee Kates
Rev. Barbara Ann Lowe
Rev. Donald G. Mason
Rev. William A. Strange
Rev. James Albert Townsend
Spouses:
Patricia Clark
Helen Faye Sills
Mary Eva Sue Cox
Katherine Howell
Carol W. Parker
Maggie Killings Smith
Horace Clinton Deaton
Anne M. Brant
Cassie L. Berry
Sarah B. Shelton
Bettye Hunter
Cleo T. Ramey
Katherine Day Hartfield
And in loving memory,
we dedicate this page to them.
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B. Rolls
1. Roll of Deceased Full Connection and Full Time Local Pastors
Since Merger (1989)
Note: For a listing of deceased clergy (Full Connection) prior to June, 1989, please refer to the 1989 Journal.
For a listing of deceased clergy (Full Connection and Full Time Local Pastors) from June 1989 through
December 2009, please refer to the 2011 Journal.
BirthDeath
Date/PlaceDate/Place
Steele, Macon Henry (LP)
04/13/11
08/03/89
Harrell, John A.
11/11/1894
08/19/89
Alexander, Robert D.
05/24/31
08/30/89 Pontotoc
Courtney, John W.
12/03/03 Simpson Cty
09/27/89 Florence
Nix, John Paul
03/16/12
11/19/89
Moore, John Inman
9/5/1898 Biloxi
11/19/89 Ocean Spg
Presley, Earl
08/19/09 Vaughn
12/07/89 Jackson
Prewitt, O. Thomas
4/14/1899 Ackerman
12/11/89 Jackson
Stuart, James K.
11/06/22 Logan Ct.,T
01/01/90
Crisler, Joseph C.
4/15/1894
01/10/90
Nelson, Alfred L.
7/12/1889 Crystal Spg
01/23/90 Jackson
Young, Roosevelt
02/28/23
02/10/90
Landrum, Hollis T.
08/17/23 Harelston
02/19/90 Jackson
Pigott, Charles H.
09/15/32 Meridian
03/29/90 Jackson
Stephens, Kenneth (LP)
07/07/62 Saginaw, MI
04/05/90 Memphis,T
Lowery, Thomas G.
12/10/04 Carroll Cty
04/21/90 Carroll
Stephenson, W. M.
03/16/20 McComb
05/09/90 Vicksburg
Brantley, Miriam G.(AM)
Conway, MS
06/28/90 Kosciusko
Roberts, Q. C.
07/06/18 Vancleve
10/01/90 Gulfport
Cowan, Lucius
02/06/02 Cowan, FL
10/23/90 Hattsbg.
Duke, Charles D.
07/24/20 Sandersville
11/07/90 Jackson
Dillard, John Harmon
11/06/11 Clark Cty.
11/10/90 Canton
Russell, Paul Eugene 11/10/25 Sardis 11/22/90 Greenwood
Richmond, John W. 07/08/08 Lexington 12/13/90
Cameron, Roger 08/30/19 Shubuta 12/23/90 Beaugard
Cumberland, Lonnia A. 03/18/19 Philadelphia 01/03/91 Yazoo City
Peden, Harold 08/12/28 Philadelphia 01/08/91 Pearl
Bailey, A. W. 7/1/1888 Coldwater 02/08/91 Greenleaf
Ashmore, Charles E.(LP) 8/3/32 Lowndes Cty. 02/20/91 Pickens
Wise, Louis (LP)
04/30/91 Verona
Felder, Hugh R. 02/25/38 Felders 05/08/91 Felders
Byrnes, Percy Shields
06/19/91
Elliott, Ocel Lex 1910 Itawamba Cty. 06/19/91 Lowndes Cty
Long, Robert Lee, Sr.
06/21/91
Leggett, J. W., Jr. 10/11/07 Allen 07/18/91 Jackson
Epps, Dunlap (LP) 03/09/03 Biloxi 09/05/91 Victoria
Grisham, Roy Arnold 1905 Tippah Cty. 09/11/91 Montg. Al
Snow, Presley (LP) 1909 10/01/91
Foster, Arthur (AM)
10/22/91 Waycross, Ga
Pittman, Issac C. Sandy Hook 11/21/91
Lindsey, Jordan Allen 10/06/12 Brandon 12/11/91 Milry, Al
Shelton, Thomas E. 05/08/10 Lamar Ct., Al 12/26/91 Columbus
Bridges, Lewis 08/28/34 Lena 02/07/92 Picayune
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Grantham, W.E., (LP)
Granberry, Seth W. 02/18/13 Wesson Hill, B. F. (LP) 02/05/05 Copiah Cty. Bender, Nolan L. (LP) 08/10/09 Jasper Cty. Scott, Harry L. (LP) 09/18/07 Doloroso Hollingsworth, Rudolph 11/02/36 Carthage Twitchell, James O. 07/29/12 Kosciusko Gallman, Andrew F. Sr. 1910 Centerville Johnson, Allen Levi 08/30/14 Pearlington Allen, Smith Willie 08/02/09 Ripley Stokes, Billy F. 1943 Homewood McLelland, William C. 07/23/15 Hattiesburg Hensen, William Howard 1929 Boonville Hinson, James Noel, Sr 08/04/08 Nettleton Griffith, Walter Exo 09/15/06 Warren Cty. Holloman, Garland H.
Dement, Frank 07/17/11 Meridian Beadle, Marvin Wallace
Brown, Harris A. 02/15/06 Marion Cty Lowery, Donald (LP)
Lane, Edwsard M.
Harris, James C. 08 Edwardsville, AL Joyner, William O. 09/07/28 Lauderdale Graham, John Harry 04/06/15 Corinth Price, John Calvin 03/01/22 Magnolia Dean, Harvill F. (LP)
Richards, Saint Joseph 02/21/49 Norton, Lawrence E. 10/29 Meridian Coleman, Lee Calvin
Coleman, Victor S. 03/15/13 Welden, LA Thomas, Robert (AM) 10/09/41 Bruce Harden, Lloyd S.
Geralds, Albert Lee 10/14/09 Yazoo City Payne, Charlemagne P, Sr. Hallettsville, Tx Moorehead, Clay 04/04/13 Benton Ct. Grisham, Marshall Dean 11/21/13 Wheeler Howell, James E. (AM) 03/16/21 Lucedale Rencher, Ollie L. 08/20/1894 Scooba Clay, Wilmer H. 12/07/20 Kemper Ct. Whitenton, George 06/13/20 Marianna, AK Jordan, Frank Sumrall Fillingame, Don L. (AM) 08/27/28 Dixie Stokes, Wilmer V. 04/13/03 Guntown Kennedy, William D. (LP) 07/30/30 Magee Turnage, James, Sr. 08/06/19 Indinola Waugh, William David 10/06/12 Sallis Walker, James A. 05/03/25 Green Ct., Ky Reeves, Harry G. 07/18/20 Amite Ct. Upton, Ottis 04/22/29 Bushnell, Fl Jones, J. Melvin 07/20/11 Lackney, Tx Hudson, Grady (AM) 1911 Hackleburg, AL Ellis, Ralph J. 04.25/13 Meridian Brantley, Otho M. 08/29/10 Newton Ct. Chaffin, Robert (AM) 08/24/42 Prentiss Ct. Grisham, James R. 02/26/14 Johnson, Joseph S. (LP)
02/14/92 Lafayette, LA
03/07/92 Yazoo City
04/09/92
04/21/92 Laurel
04/24/92 Vicksburg
05/19/92 Meridian
05/27/92 Drew
06/16/92 Jackson
09/01/92 Moss Pt.
10/16/92 Memphis
11/02/92 Homewood
11/15/92 Jackson
12/07/92 Boonville
12/30/92 Carrollton
03/01/93 Vicksburg
08/08/93
08/24/93 Hattiesburg
08/02/93 Metarie, LA
09/14/93 Columbia
10/29/93
11/15/93
11/16/93 Biloxi
12/12/93 Kemper Ct
01/06/94 Holly Spg
01/10/94 Columbia
01/08/94
04/03/94 Corinth
04/06/94 Magee
04/26/94 Louisville
05/21/94 Seminary
06/05/94 Bruce
06/14/94
06/16/94 Enterprise
07/30/94 Waco, TX
08/16/94 Hickory Fl
08/31/94 Friendship
09/13/94 Refuge
10/17/94 Holly Spgs
11/01/94 Jackson
11/23/94 Meridian
11/25/94 Sumrall
12/20/94 Dixie
01/10/95 Brewer
02/14/95 Biloxi
03/27/95 Jeff Davis
06/13/95 Taylorsville
08/02/95 Jackson
08/10/95 Monticello
10/18/95 Kemper Ct.
11/19/95 Lakeland, Fl
12/06/95 Belmont
12/21/95 Natchez
01/01/96 Jackson
10/12/96 New Albany
01/14/96 Tupelo
01/29/96
Cantin, George Witte
Moore, John Weems 04/01/02 Gallman Scott, Roy T. (LP)
Styron, Richard J. (LP) 12/28/14 Smith Ct. Nix, Amos (AM) 01/13/31 Leakesville Truman, Michael T. 08/27/00 Nedeau, MI Welch, Horace T. 1908 Johnson, Lee B. (LP) Prentiss Potts, Charles L. 05/20/31 Potts Camp Edwards, Estes (LP)
Gladney, Earle (LP) 02/13/21 Nettleton Tickell, Bobby Ray 07/05/33 Vicksburg Knight, Connie M. (LP) 12/25/49 Union Franklin, Charles Ray 12/08/24 Gallman
Curtis, George W. 08 Choctaw Ct. Bailey, Berry Benton 09/28/08 Coldwater Wynn, Porter 01/01/02 Gallman Smith, Walter D. 03/28/09 Jackson Duke, Frederick 07/23/11 Allen, AL Hazlip, Bryant (LP)
Payne, John P. 09/23/11 Braxton Doggett, Blanton M. 1917 Kossuth Robertson, Murry D. 03/31/30 Sallis Willoughby, James Evon 07/17/21 Carson Rogers Jr., Clair Landis 09/14/13 Metcalf, CA Richerson, William R. 11/16/12 Sara Blumer, Ed H. 08/15/02 Cestos, OK Tate, Rayford F. 01/04/08 Minty, William R. (AM) 09/16/31 Ft. Dodge, IO Mullins, Greek L. (AM) 12/07/33 Cascilla Oliver, Gilbert 03/11/14 Matherville Coleman, Aarchie B. (AM) Vicksburg Williams, Burwell E.
Burnett, Marshall E.,Sr. 04/06/06 DeKalb Purvis, Rupert (LP)
Stewart, Dudley (LP)
Bishop, Audie C.
Randle, Charles L. 11/03/21 Vaiden Lander, Percy W., Jr. 11/05/27 Kreole Rushing, Lesley Wayne 05/28/32 Kokomo Parke, Cecil William (AM) 03/13/38 Elec. Mls. Dabbs, Joe
Holliday, James S. 08/11/20 Shannon Johnson, Rosweitha Elliot Wiggers, Charles Campbell 11/11/26 Indianola Walley, Joseph Edward (AM) Tourville, Elizabeth A.
Haley, W. C. (LP) Nesbitt Benson, James E. 01/27/28 Meridian Hopper, Jack Thaddeus (LP) Arnett, Charles 09/08/26 Ray, Crawford Love Caldonia Heard, Linda Faye
1949 Gilbert, Russell Jackson 08/04/18 Waters, Louis, Jr.
Baker, John Leland 01/01/19 Stone Ct. 169
02/15/96 Oxford
03/01/96 Biloxi
03/11/96 Lincoln Ct.
03/20/96 Brandon
03/31/96 Moss Point
04/23/96 Piqua, OH
05/06/96 Jackson
05/15/96 Pascagoula
05/17/96 Potts Camp
06/11/96
06/21/96 Nettleton
07/03/96
07/09/96 Vicksburg
07/17/96 Crystal Springs
07/28/96 Elizabeth, KY
08/26/96 Tupelo
09/09/96
09/23/96 Ripley
10/18/96 Jackson, AL
11/25/96
11/30/96 Carpenter
12/07/96 Picayune
12/24/96 Foxworth
12/26/96 Jackson
01/16/97 Columbus
02/10/97 Bullard, GA
02/26/97 Adams
03/02/97 Greenwood
05/17/97
07/17/97
07/17/97 Meridian
07/03/97 Meadville
08/08/97 Columbia
08/08/97 Meridian
07/09/97 New Albany
09/10/97 Hazlehurst
09/24/97 New Albany
10/09/97 Pontotoc
10/24/97 Caswell S.
08/31/97 Calif.
10/27/97 Escatawpa
12/02/97
12/07/97 Jackson
12/26/97
01/19/98 Oxford
02/17/98
02/26/98 New Albany
03/10/98 Como
03/21/98 Meridian
04/10/98
05/03/98 FlRdUMC
07/05/98 Amory
09/11/98
09/13/98 Meridian
10/15/98 Newton
10/17/98 Jackson
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Thornton, Robert Andrew Wilson, Edward Baxter
Barron, Claude Edward 12/21/44 L.Rock, Ar Mabry, William Leslie Greenwood Fair, Harold Loyd 08/02/24 Tyronza, Ar. Holston, Wilton, Sr. 12/22/29 Bond Himebrook, Robert R.
Holder, James H. Jr.
Hegwood, Jerome Kerry 06/08/14 Tyler, TX Lindsey, Merrill W. 02/25/11 Holly Spgs Whitehurst, Barry Gibbs 09/20/29 Wakefield Park, David Franklin 07/21/44 Memphis Rucker, Daniel H. 07/07/07 Cara McCurley, Thomas L. Jr.
Peden, Milton Jay 09/18/15 Philadelphia Branning, Billy Joe 08/07/36 Sandtown Speck, William Edward 05/23/24 Sherman Smith, Aubrey B. 03/12/15 Liberty Appleberry, C. E.
Dement, W. D.
Miller, W. T. 1913 Williams, Jester C. 10/27/24 Greenwood Perkins, James Q.
Dickson, Nathan A. 09/10/18 Hattiesburg Lewis, A. D. 05/11/07 Natchez L. B. Robinson 1913 Forrest C. Sharp, Marshall E. 11/18/06 Scott C. Lawrence, B. M. 05/25/02 Farmhaven McClung, George (Sonny)
11/16/39 Newnan, GA Volmer, Elmer 01/16/30 Chicago, IL
McBride, G. Huff
07/15/12 Richton Scott, Ellis Winston 09/19/01
Carter, Malcom Ross
DeWeese, C. Edward, Jr.
05/04/1930,Bay City, TX
Sampley, Charles W.
09/02/19 AL
Slay, James Dudley 11/18/08 Purvis Turner, Coleman Adelbert 08/08/08 Clinton Gilmore, Merle Quincy
04/16/15 Hazelhurst
Dexter, W.T. 1924 Tishomingo C. Miller, Charles Leroy
10/03/15 Choctaw C.
Wheat, Frank
07/18/36 Bay St. Louis
Walding, Lonnie M.
1922
McCafferty, James T., Jr.
06/14/20, Starkville
Hyde, Rowland
11/14/24, Lafayette Co.
Ponder, L. P.
Moody, James
Roberts, James A.
01/11/41, Summit
Wroten, James D., Jr.
08/30, Ripley
Allen, Clarence
Johnson, Claude W.
07/04/28, Kilmichael
Wolfe, Thomas H.
12/06/31, Philadelphia
Simmons, William
Boone, Norman U.
02/06/11, Wanita, MS
Foster, Charles
Boyer, Robert L.
Dolloff, Leavitt A.
06/06/29, Winthrop, MA
01/19/98
01/13/99 Batesville
02/04/99 Noxapater
02/20/99 Durant
03/08/99 Nashville
03/10/99 Bond
03/19/99
04/07/99 S. Haven
04/22/99 Waynesboro
04/29/99 Marshallc.
05/13/99 Cockrum
05/21/99
06/25/99 Lampton
07/09/99
08/04/99 Winona
11/01/99 Sandtown
01/11/00 Blue Spgs
01/26/00 Liberty
01/30/00
01/30/00
02/07/00 Hickory Gr
03/13/00
04/05/00
04/08/00 Columbia
04/15/00 Pontotoc
04/29/00 Brookhaven
05/15/00 Sebastopol
05/18/00 Union Ch.
06/03/00 Jackson
06/16/00 Seminary
06/27/00 Laurel
07/08/00
07/08/2000 Gulfport
09/02/00 Zachary, LA
10/10/00 Vidalia, GA
10/22/00
11/11/00 Clinton
11/13/00
2000 Iuka
2000
04/04/01 Greenwood
07/05/01
07/20/01, McComb
08/01/01, Iuka
08/04/01
08/05/01
09/28/01, Hattiesburg
10/09/01, Jackson
10/10/01
10/13/01, Jackson
11/15/01
11/20/01, Brookhaven
12/14/ 01
01/11/02
01/18/02
Huffman, Robert M.
09/26/36, Pelahatchie
Patrick, William D.
Palmer, Louis D.
1915
Taylor, Lee Allen
1966
Thompson, George K.
06/02/15, Taylorsville
Allie Mitchell Frazier
Harold L. Miller
James P. Perry
Julius A. McRaney
William O. Marble
1948
Roy A. Givins, Sr.
02/09/10 Simsboro,LA
Robert Thomas Welch
1936
Bruce Dodge, Sr.
Robert Minor Matheny
06/22/16 Matherville
F. L. Pendleton
Earl Howard
1920
R. Stewart Smith
1917
Cawthon Bowen Burt
Curtis Lott
02/04/1930 Bassfield
J. C. Christian
1924
John Thomas Webb
1929 Meridian
Clifton Whitlock
1925 Meridian
J. D. Ramey, Jr.
John Henry Jones
03/31/16
Jack M. Nabors
George Reese, Jr.
Joseph Roland Ballow
John Willard Legett, III.
Bishop, Jr., Allen David
09/38
Broadus, Lars
11/10
Lewis, Floyd
Bullock, Joseph Wells
Youngblood, Hollis
1918
Boyer, Charles
Nay, Robert
Savarese, Sr., Ralph
Speed, Larry Curtis
02/26/39
Howard, Robert
1920
Goodwin, Benjamin M.
Cessna, William
Rowe, Jr., William M.
Jones, John Henry
Grisham, James E. 06/18/38 Tippah County
Garrison, William Gray
11/30/35 Hill, Dennis Kenneth
09/28/48 Laurel
Walton, Roger Bernard
11/03/18
Lott, William Robert, Jr.
09/14/26 Amory
Abel, Ferrel Leon
08/18/16
Street, Harold Monroe
09/01/18
Hartfield, William Earl
01/11/24 Lamar County
Phillips, Walter M.
09/26/23
Schultz, A. Miller
01/01/23 Anguilla
Pennington, Walter B.
09/19/23 Franklin Com.
Muse, George D., Jr.
11/19/30
Holden, Wilton R.
11/30/32 Vancleave
Chatham, John William Jr.
02/27/24 Meridian
171
03/01/02
04/13/02, Moss Point
04/26/02
04/01/02, Collins
06/04/02,
06/22/02,
08/03/02,
08/31/02
09/14/02
10/19/02
10/23/02
11/09/02
11/26/02 Meridian
01/01/03
02/17/03 Meridian
02/20/03 / Jackson
03/04/03
03/08/03
04/03/3
04/18/03 Tipton, IN
04/23/03 Jackson
05/03/03
05/05/03
05/06/03
05/14/03
05/20/03
05/26/03
06/22/03
04/08/04
03/27/04
03/15/04
03/08/04
02/02/04
12/13/03
12/02/03
11/15/03
10/18/03
07/21/03 Oxford
06/26/03
05/28/03
05/05/03
05/23/04 Iuka
06/03/04
06/27/04
07/30/04
08/30/04 Memphis
09/17/04
10/22/04
11/02/04
11/17/04
12/13/04
12/22/04 Starkville
01/29/05
02/13/05 Jackson
03/03/05 Starkville
172
Clark, Albert Gladwin
07/06/19 Drew
Hubbard, Robert Kellis Jr.
07/26/26 Aliceville, AL
Wasson, Resa Elijah
09/22/06 Atalla County
Davis, Cliford Elder Jr.
07/22/23 Guntown
Hagler, Donald Webster
12/08/54 Clio, AL
Conoway, Merlin Dean
03/20/35 Amory
Hearn, Mary Monday
Grisham, Betty Marie
Hunter, Richard Warren 06/20/28 Birmingham, AL
Jackson, Daniel Timothy, Sr.
05/14/08
Jackson, James Willard Jr.
10/31/42 Memphis, TN
Brooks, Truman D. 09/27/21 Independence, MS
Salley, Jerry
Landrum, Stanley Barnett
01/30/25 Walnut Grove
Smith, Clarence Jude 11/01/41 Coldwater, KS
Elliot, James Farrar Hathorn, Howard Lee Bowie, Harry J. Hollowell, Thomas Linder 08/29/42 LaFayette Co.
Taylor, Wendel P. C.
Miller, Owen
Busby, Leslie D. “Pete”
12/03/19
Gaddy, LaFayette Shaw
11/08/15 Allen, AL
Meadows, Archie L.
09/24/14
Andress, Robert Edward
02/27/27 Andalusia, AL
Johnson, Thomas Murphy
12/12/37 Yazoo City
Camp, B. Frank
03/02/31 Skene
Wallace, Hubert Gill
04/29/15
Harrell, Arnell N.
07/01/16
Oliver, Algernon M.
04/23/18 Yazoo City
McCord, Wayne Vincent
Barlow, Hubert
Kitchens, L. C. 09/13/32 Ozark
Bridewell, Joseph Albert
09/09/14
Humphrey, John D., Sr.
02/17/18 Tippah Co.
Earls, Ray Clark
06/17/35 Steele, MO
Grammer, Glenn Roland
09/14/25
Mills, William G. 12/04/34 McLean. IL
Watts, Marie A. 03/21/42 Hattiesburg
Hedgepeth, Hiram Jessie
02/09/34 Lawrence Co.
Jackson, B. P. 11/02/22
Pickens, William Ford
03/23/28 Chickasaw Co.
Breland, William
11/24/19 Steep Hollow
Miller, Rush Glenn, Sr.
01/18/20 Philadelphia
Wood, Huey Edward
12/04/21 New Albany
Collier, Clinton Joe
08/24/14
Jeter, Doc
09/30/21
Howell, Elder, Sr.
06/25/24 Lucedale
Thomas, John Edward, III
07/03/37 Woodville
Killingsworth, Jesse C.
03/11/21 Hazlehurst
Burns, Addie Leroy
04/24/34
Cottrell, Harry Lee
05/24/20
Wiginton, Henry Leaton
08/09/25 Tippah Co.
Burton, Riley Elbert, Jr.
05/08/40 Sandtown
Tartt, Harry Charles
10/10/1908 Biloxi
03/24/05
03/25/05 Starkville
04/30/05 Tupelo
07/11/05 Tupelo
07/12/05 Troy. AL
08/06/05 Tupelo
08/23/05
08/31/05
09/24/05 Little Rock, AR
10/09/05
11/21/05 Memphis,TN
11/23/05
12/04/05
01/14/06 Vancleave
03/20/06
03/30/06
04/19/06
05/05/06 Oxford
05-17-06
05/21/06
06/23/06
06/28/06 Grove Hill, AL
07/09/06
07/23/06 Jackson
08/11/06 Equality, AL
09/19/06 Raliegh
10/12/06
10/16/06
11/02/06 Pensacola, FL
12/10/06 Greenville
12/18/06
01/18/07 Red Bay, AL
01/24/07
02/18/07 Tupelo
02/26/07
03/31/07
04/26/07 Columbus
05/04/07 Jackson
05/24/07 Lucedale
06/26/07
07/05/07 Tupelo
09/01/07 Stone County
10/03/07
10/13/07 Boonville
10/18/07
11/02/07
11/06/07 Lucedale
11/24/07
12/02/07
01/25/08
04/09/08
04/20/08
05/02/08 Meridian
05/12/08
Ellis, Robert Lee, Jr.
05/15/19
Jones, Mary Claudell
01/09/36
Dickerson, Gordon E.
01/09/25 Johnson Station
Earnest, Charles Edward, Jr.
09/25/22 Chickasaw Co.
Barham, Ronald Jerry
02/07/43 Florence, AL
Flemming, George Harold Sr.
12/09/15 Theadville
Mainers, William Selby
04/30/27 Henderson, TN
Alsworth, Marion Selby
01/27/27 Meridian
Hudnall, Helen Faye Junkin
03/10/46 Jackson
Jones, George Elliot
08/15/15 McComb
Phillips, Burnell
04/22/22
Baylot, Sylvia McGuffie
04/16/40 Rosedale, MI
Williamson, Dolphus Paul
10/07/27 Union
Freeman, Gaston Howard, Jr.
09/29/27 Meridian
McLean, Oliver Talmadge
08/21/31 Whiteville, NC
Lewelling, Otis George
07/20/37
James Eckford Henry
04/10/25 Starkville
Bobby Joe Shell
09/15/43
Grady Sowell
09/10/28
William Don Sparks
01/27/43
Frances Louise Cotton
10/03/29
Danny Harold Minnix
02/14/46
Robert Ford
Jewell Galloway Babb, Jr.
08/24/24 Alcorn County
Tommy Maurice Murphy
12/30/41 Natchez
Earnest Andrew Smith
08/25/13
James Robert Stauddy
08/04/20 Bentley
Johnny Q. C. James
04/27/23 Moselle
Floyd William Price
07/20/27 Meridian
John Henry Morrow, Jr.
11/10/22 Bentonia
Samuel Jay Hull
05/17/27 Kemper County
Roy Harmon Biggers
06/01/44 Meridian
Cecil Brandt Jones
06/21/34 Vicksburg
John William Hearty, Jr.
03/17/21
Patsy Alexander Elmore
11/05/29
Arthur John Roebuck
07/09/29 Framingham, MA
Roy Everett Bonner
09/01/18 Toxey, AL
Edwin Ayres Spencer, Jr.
11/20/20 Myrtle
John Kennedy Colenberg
11/16/60
John Floyd Carter
08/20/16
Denson Cromwell Napier
12/27/28 Seminary
Hollis Wesley Bryant
11/04/15 Ashland
John M. Pettigrew
William Warren Watkins
07/16/27 Florence
Homer Clyde Peden
10/28/20 Philadelphia
Benjamin Charles Nelson
09/28/39 Memphis
William Thomas Gober
07/09/33
Judge R. Clark
Thomas Bertrand McCallister
05/28/41 Marks
Andrea Kersh Johnson
07/17/42 Jackson
Sam Lee, Jr.
03/13/28
Kenneth Ray Sissell, Jr.
10/17/25 Water Valley
William Arthur Pennington, Jr.
03/11/37 Aberdeen
James Robert Dabbs
08/23/32
Clovis V. Wright
08/15/29 Newton Co.
Harold Norman Holliday, Sr.
12/11/33 Learned
173
05/13/08
05/31/08
07/03/08 Tupelo
07/20/08 Meridian
08/06/08 Ridgeland
09/09/08 Senatobia
09/21/08 Jackson
09/30/08 Natchez
11/17/08 Dallas, TX
12/28/08
01/09/09 Tupelo
03/04/09 Jackson
03/27/09 Gulfport
04/19/09 Moss Point
08/27/09 Starkville
08/31/09
09/25/09
10/05/09
10/06/09
10/09/09
10/10/09
11/11/09 Corinth
11/11/09 Attala County
11/13/09
11/15/09 Holcomb
11/27/09 Greenwood
12/13/09 Meridian
12/14/09 Ridgeland
01/24/10 DeKalb
01/28/10 Louin
02/15/10
02/19/10
03/10/10 Jackson
03/25/10 Meridian
04/05/10 Oxford
04/26/10
04/28/10
05/09/10 Jackson
05/11/10 Senatobia
05/23/10
05/23/10 Ridgeland
07/24/10 Collins
08/05/10 Memphis
08/08/10
08/27/10
08/27/10 Jackson
10/01/10
11/01/10
11/01/10 Senatobia
11/29/10 Cleveland
01/02/11
01/03/11 Meridian
02/11/11 Mobile, AL
174
Girlee Fortenberry Magee
John Thomas Wilson
03/15/28
Joseph Thomas Humphries
11/07/17
Rose Mary Hayes Williams
10/01/44
Max D. Lightsey
03/25/1950
Lockett Alton Wasson, Sr.
01/01/1911
Bobby Ray Cain
08/17/1936
David Eugene Rhea
07/12/1933
Prentiss Harry Hawkins
04/05/1933
Israel Lucas Rucker
03/10/1927
Jon Belton Walter
George Barry Skelton
02/12/1944
H.C. Hill
02/03/1927
Arthur Lewis, Jr.
10/29/1948
Martin Dwain Whitehurst
10/20/1948
Benjamin H. Ashford, Jr.
02/12/1930
Maston Levi Prewitt
01/05/1925
Dean Everette Jones
10/24/1943
James Dudley Brown, Sr.
11/10/1931
William E. Harrison
01/19/1931
Charles Nelson Walley
04/2/1926
George A. Skelton
04/04/1922
Wayland Hamlin
09/06/1949
Sam S. Barefield, Jr.
12/19/1925
Ernest Edward Bullock
12/09/1934
Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr.
Robert Lee Kates
Joseph Higgins Morris, Jr.
Howard M Killingsworth
02/01/1934
Charles Edward Smith
12/09/1935
Charles Henry Burton
08/12/0930
Henry Gray Story
01/01/1933
James Albert Townsend
Guss Jenkins Shelly
10/30/1945
William Franklin Appleby, Sr.
06/20/1928
William A. Strange
Donald G. Mason
11/05/1936
Martin Luther McCormick, Jr.
06/15/1922
John Wesley Youngblood
09/02/1920
Barbara Ann Lowe
Howard McKee
05/27/1924
Robert Eugene Anding
08/25/1921
Herman Lester Heath
11/12/1925
Jack Williams
Samuel W. McRaney, Jr.
08/29/1931
02/17/11
04/03/11
04/24/11 Tuscaloosa, AL
05/15/11
07/01/2011
07/29/2011
08/19/2011
09/04/2011
09/09/2011
12/12/2011
12/27/2011
01/06/2012
01/17/2012
01/27/2012
02/06/2012
03/21/2012
03/22/2012
04/02/2012
04/04/2012
05/24/2012
05/30/2012
05/31/2012
06/03/2012
06/16/2012
07/24/2012
07/29/2012
08/10/2012
08/14/2012
08/24/2012
08/29/2012
09/07/2012
10/04/2012
10/06/2012
10/18/2012
11/06/2012
11/25/2012
12/02/2012
12/12/2012
01/04/2013
01/06/2013
01/13/2013
03/17/2013
03/18/2013
04/20/2013
04/20/2013
2. Surviving Spouses — Mississippi Conference
*Denotes new entry
Ainsworth, Claudine (Ainsworth, W. Earl)- P.O. Box 126, Marion, MS 39342 (601) 485-8924
Alexander, Anne H. (Alexander Sr., Robert D.)- 409-D Hwy 9 S., Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 489-3724
Alexander, Beulah B. (Alexander, Robert Ford)- 210 Birmingham St., Louisville MS 39339
(662) 773-6126
Allen, Helen L. (Allen, Preston B.)- 319 23rd Ave., Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 693-3203
Allen, Sophia M. (Allen, Clarence)- P. O. Box 1063, West Point, MS 39773
Alsworth, Ellen (Alsworth, Marion Selby)- 312 Shiloh Oaks Rd., Pelahatchie, MS 39145 (601) 546-2271
175
Anderson, Bobbie Ruth (Spinks, Willie Clifton)- 114 Ollie Lawrence Rd., Lucedale, MS 39452
*Anding, Billie Jeanne (Anding, Robert E.) - 410 Orchard Park, Apt 13 Ridgeland, MS 39157
*Appleby, Minna (Appleby, W.F.) - PO Box 841 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
Appleberry, Mary Louise (Appleberry, Clifton E.)- 44 Wood Boyd Rd., Tylertown, MS 39667
Arinder, Ava Ann (Arinder, Robert Neil)- 11008 Turtle Creek Lane, Frisco, TX 75035
Ashmore, Ora Grace (Ashmore, Charles Edwin)- 640 Highway 42, Sumrall, MS 39482
Babb, Bernice (Babb, Jewel Galloway) – 1505 E Clover Ln., Corinth, MS 38834 (662) 287-9156
Bailey, Nelda Frances (Bailey, James Leo)- 811 Fallwood Dr., Columbus, MS 39701
Barham, Carroll (Barham, Ronald Jerry)- P.O. Box 718, Collinsville, MS 39325 (601) 626-8997
Barlow, Barbara (Barlow, Hubert) 5040B Beatline Rd., Long Beach, MS 39560 (228)868-2638
Barron, Dorothy Marie (Barron, Claude Edward)- 7825 Jackson Rd., Beaumont, TX 77706 (409) 8612197
Baylot, Erwin, Sr. (Baylot, Sylvia McGuffie)- 7107 Hwy. 27, Vicksburg, MS 39180 (601) 636-2705
Bearden, Emma Jean (Bearden, Oland S.)- P. O. Box 1042, Hurley, MS 39555
Benson, Alice (Benson, James E.)- 5412 31st Place, Meridian, MS 39305-1517 (601) 482-3745
Biggers, Emily (Biggers, Roy Harmon) – 3125 CR 16, Louin, MS 39338 (601) 764-4972
Bonds, Jewell B. (Bonds Sr., John C.)- P.O. Box 173, Roxie, MS 39661
Bonner, Margaret (Bonner, Roy Everett) – 341 Kirklin Rd., Tylertown, MS 39667 (601) 876-4578
Boyer, Marcia (Boyer, Robert Lee)- 9829 Pokia Way, Diamondhead, MS 39525 (228)365-9038
Branning, Linda (Billy Joe)- 12991 Road 610, Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 656-2604
Bridges, Frances (Bridges, Lewis)- 4110 Hwy 80, Lawrence, MS 39336
Brown, Azalee (Brown, Sr., James Dudley) - 1055 Hemphill Ave. NW Atlanta, GA 30318
Bryant, Elizabeth (Bryant, Hollis) - 507 Greer Rd., Coldwater, MS 38618 (662) 233-2480
Buie, Martha (Buie, John)- 304 Varick St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
* Betty Bullock, 704 Kettering Dr, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
*Burton, Faye (Burton, Charles H.) - 1028 South Pat Harrison Crystal Springs, MS 39059
Burton, Jean F. (Burton, Riley Elbert) 440 Lawrence Hazel Rd., Lawrence, MS 39336 (601) 683-2420
Busby, Shirley (Busby, Leslie “Pete”)- 450 Bethel Rd., Enid, MS 38927 (662) 647-5779
Byrne, Judith R. (Nicholas, Bruce L.)- 14550 Rialto Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017
Cantin, Flora King (Cantin, George Witte)
Carter, Elizabeth Hahn (Carter, Ross)- 12408 Cypress Dr., Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 831-4579
Chatham, Betty Jane (Chatham, John William “JW”)- P.O. Box MU, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Clay, Bettie (Clay, Wilmer H.)- 25 Autumn Hill Pl., Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 956-6274
Coleman, Bobbie M. (Coleman, Archie)- 538 Coleman Ct., Auburn, AL 36830
Coleman, Edrel Kelly (Coleman, Victor S.)- 1451 Hayworth Rd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Collier, Loyce (Collier, Clinton Joe) P.O. Box 425, Morton, MS 39117 (601) 732-8786
Conoway, Mary (Conoway, Merlin Dean)- 1010 Buchanan St., Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-8041
Cottrell, Louella (Cottrell, Harry Lee) 207 Marshal Manor, Marshal, AR 72650 (870) 448-5472
Cumberland, Mary (Cumberland, Lonnie A.)- 526 E.10th St., Yazoo City, MS 39194 (662) 746-9319
Dabbs, Delia (Dabbs, James R.) – 125 Summit Ridge, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 264-2294
Delmas, Francis (Delmas, James H.)- 111 Pittman Circle East, Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 939-9547
Denton, Dorcas G., 9501 Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53224
Dexter, Betty Sue (William Thomas)- Box 114, Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 423-1777
Dodge, June (Dodge, Bruce Kenneth)- 3209 North 11th St., Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Dolloff, Acka (Dolloff, Leavitt A.)- 101 Lee Ann, Hazelhurst, MS 39083
Earnest, Lois (Earnest, Charles Edward))- 301 Pinehill Dr., Aberdeen, MS 39740 (662) 369-6566
Ellis, Rhoda Frances (Ellis, Ralph)-5401 Brownlee Rd., Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 923-8963
Erby, Bertha (Erby, Shepard)
Fair, Agnes Hunt (Fair, Harold L.)- 853 General George Patton Road, Nashville, TN 37221-2571
(615) 646-2246
Fillingame, Bobbie Jo (Fillingame, Don L.)-3421 Cecil Dr., Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 936-6376
Garrison, Peggy (Garrison, William)- P. O. Box 113, Etta, MS 38627
Gilmore, Vera Mae (Gilmore, M.Q)- Box 643, Pelahatchie, MS 39145 (601) 854-8564
Givens, Ellen (Givens, Roy A.)- 16741 Hwy 485, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Gober, Sandra (Gober, Willian T.) – c/o Kim Davis, 3112 Brittany Place, Pensacola, FL 32504 (850)
712-0444
176
Goff, Minnie V. (Goff, Will Garfield)- Box 415, Stonewall, MS 39363 (601) 659-7322
Grantham, Eleanor B. (Grantham, William Elria)
Grisham, Hilda (Grisham, James E.)- 1811 Independence Square, Iuka, MS 38852
Gunn, Evelyn (Gunn, Clyde)- 9251 N. Carlotta Lane, Brown Deer, WI 53209
*Hamlin, June (Hamlin, Wayland) – 720 Stegall Road, Pelahatchie, MS 39145 (601) 316-8615
Harper, Jessie Mae (Harper, Benjamin F.)- P.O. Box 471, Kosciusko, MS 39090
Harrell, Katherine (Harrell, Guy)- Rt. 1, Box 50, Madison, MS 39110
Harrell, Lena Mae (Harrell, Arnell N.) - P.O. Box 611, Starkville, MS 39760 (662) 323-8414
Harrison, June (Harrison, William E.) – 1502 Valley Road, Tupelo, MS 38804
Hathorn, Clyde Whiteside (Hathorn, Howard Lee)- 2429 Lawndale #309, Tupelo, MS 38801 (662)
840-1401
Heard, Jr., Major (Heard, Lynda Faye)- 837 Fairwood Dr., Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 226-3151
*Heath, Joyce (Heath, Herman L.) - 2413 23rd Avenue Meridian, MS 39301
Hedgepeth, Orell (Hedgepeth, Hiram Jessie) - 112 Basin Refuge Rd., Lucedale, MS 39453 (601) 9477287
Henry, Maxine (Henry, James Eckford) – 180 West Point Rd., Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-5760
Henson, Elizabeth I. (Henson, William Howard)- 5906 Lynnbrier Ave., Memphis, TN 38120
Hill, Ellen W. (Hill, D. Kenneth)- #1 Southern Meadows, Lawrenceville, IL 62439 (618) 943-1445
Hill, Minnie B. (Hill, H. C.) – P. O. Box 951 Lucedale, MS 39452
Hinson, Frances (Hinson Sr., James Noel)- 93 Oakridge, Boyle, MS 38730
Holden, Jane (Holden, Wilton R.)- P. O. Box 25, Marion, MS 39342 (601) 482-8063
Holliday, Joan B. (Holliday, Harold N Sr.) – Arrington Park, 7070 Grelot Rd. #418, Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1592
Hollingsworth-Morgan, Nancy C. (Hollinsgworth, Rudolf)- 3266 Hwy 613, Lucedale, MS 39452
Holston, Shirley (Holston, Wilton S.)- 227 Allstate Drive, Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 956-7488
Holyfield, Vivian J. (Holyfield, Sr., Orrey C.)- 303 Alexander Rd., Long Beach, MS 39560
Hopper, Vanda N. (Hopper, Jack Thaddeus)
Howell, Addrianna (Howell, Elder, Sr.) 3200 Sally Parker Rd., Lucedale, MS 39452 (601)947-7149
Hubbard, Sara (Hubbard, Robert K.)- 404 McKinley, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-2493
Hudson, Corrine (Hudson, Grady)- 2800 West Main St., #10-A, Tupelo, MS 38801
Huffman, Imogene (Huffman, Robert M.)- 173 Somerset Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 264-6303
Humphrey, Pat (Humphrey, John D., Sr.) - 2800 W. Main St., Cottage 204-B, Tupelo, MS 38801 (662)
841-0131
Hunter, Faye C. (Hunter, Charles Andrew)- 416 South 35th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Jackson, Molly (Jackson Jr., James Willard)- 208 Womack Rd., Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-4387
James, Cassie (James, Johnny Q. C.) – P.O. Box 636, Greenwood, MS 38935 (662) 455-6348
Jeter, Bertie (Jeter, Doc) 231 CR 526, Ripley, MS 38663 (662) 837-9537
Johnson, Gloria Fox (Johnson, Thomas Murphey) – 1142 AL Hwy. 259, Equality, AL 36026 (334) 5414673
Johnson, Larry Darnell (Johnson, Rosweitha)- 984 Old Conley Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 361-7242
Johnson, Walter Stephen (Johnson, Andrea Kersh) 106 Bainbridge Ln., Madison, MS 39110 (662)
436-9131
Jones, Ann (Jones, James L.)- 1100 Pace Parkway, Mobile, AL 36693
Jones, Janet (Jones, Dean Everette) – 333 West Broad Street, West Point, MS 39773
Jones, Jewel (Jones, Cecil Brandt) – 103 Candlewick Rd., Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 271-2306
Jones, Lacy Lee (Jones, Champinoise)- 107 CR 52816, Heidelberg, MS 39439 (601) 787-3637
Joyner, Betty A. (Joyner, William O.)- 5876 Lockwood Dr., Meridian, MS 39305-9772
Judge, Carmelite (Judge, James Ray)- 5302 N. 41st St., Phoenix, AZ 85018
Kennedy, Sue (Kennedy, William)- P. O. Box 227, Yazoo City, MS 39194
*Killingsworth, Tiny (Killingsworth, Howard M.) - 917 Kraner Lane Brookhaven, MS 39601
King, Emma K. (King, C. L.)- 3858 N. Wabash, Jackson, MS 39213
Kitchens, Geraldine (L. C. Kitchens) - P.O. Box 692, Belmont, MS 38827
Landrum, Erna M. (Landrum, Hollis T.)- 407 Lake Forest Dr., Vicksburg, MS 39183 (601) 638-5005
Landrum, Louise (Landrum, Stanley B.)- 607 Barkley Dr., Hamilton, TX 76531
Leggett, Carol (Leggett, III, J. Willard)- 644 Magnolia Cir. Gulf Shores, AL 36542
177
Lewelling, Yvonne (Lewelling, Otis George)- 2701 Dogwood Ln., Moss Point, MS 39562 (228) 588-6583
Lewis, Rena (Lewis, Jr., Arthur) - P. O. Box 274 Amory, MS 38821
Loftin, Mary B. (Loftin, Rex L.)- 5800 Old Providence Rd., Apt. 5303, Charlotte, NC 28226-6881
(704) 362-0460
Lott, Ann (Lott, William Robert)- 1 Savannah Square Dr., Cottage #11, Savannah, GA 31406
Lott, Doris (Lott, Curtis M.)- 3064 Yorktown Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180 (601) 636-2593
Lowery, Martha R. (Lowery, Donald R.)- 9113 Forsythia Dr., Pascagoula, MS 39581
Mabry, Helenstine (Mabry, William L.)- P. O. Box 89, Durant, MS 39063
Marble, Nicki (Marble, William O.)- P. O. Box 712, Bay Springs, MS 39422 (601) 764-3925
Martin, Peggy (Martin, Billy G.)- 402 Lake Forest, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Matheny, Emily (Matheny, Robert Minor)-6600 Poplar Springs Dr., #D301, Meridian, MS 39305 601482-6911
McCallister, Mary Louise (McCallister, Thomas Bertrand)- 607 Westland Dr., Winona, MS 38967 (662)
222-2258
McGlowan, Alberta (McGlowan, James Thomas)
McLelland, Wilma (McLelland, William C.)- 104 Linden, Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-1622
*McRaney, Carolyn (McRaney, Samuel W. Jr.) - PO Box 603 Prentiss, MS 39474
Mills, Betty (Mills, William G.) - 101 Northwood Dr., Louisville, MS 39339 (662) 773-6910
Minnix, Mary (Minnix, Danny Harold) – 138 Bentley Dr., Tupelo, MS 38804
Minty, Marty (Minty, Bill)- 61 Perry Place, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Moorehead, Wilma (Moorehead, H.C.)- 798 Williams Rd., Byhalia, MS 38611
Moragne, Elsie C. (Moragne, Herbert A.)- 46 Tatum Camp Rd., Purvis, MS 39475
*Morris, Nan (Morris, Joseph H.) - 3393 Suger Grace Valley Harriman, TN 37748
Morrow, Marion (Morrow, John Henry, Jr.) – 600 S Pear Orchard Rd. Apt. 329, Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 956-9699
Mosley, Mary Nell (Mosley, John Wesley)- 72 Chickasaw St., Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-2418
Mullen, Mary Frances (Mullen, Greek L.)- 1127 Redgrass Rd., Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 665-1528
Murphy, Margaret Ann Higgason (Higgason, Paul Lavert)- 1300 CR 14, Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 538-9833
Nabors-Wolfe, Jackie (Nabors, Jackie Moore)- P. O. Box 828, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 452-7176
Napier, Jean (Napier, Denson) – 1510 Northlake Cir., Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 957-9526
Nelson, Lilla Ruth (Nelson, Benjamin Charles)- P.O. Box 333, Becker, MS 38825 (662) 257-6464
Newell, Florida B. (Newell, Wisdom)- Box 2081, Shubutta-Eucutta Rd., Shubuta, MS 39360
Nix, Alberta (Nix, Amos)- P. O. Box 8412, Moss Point, MS 39563 473-6195
Nix Ford, Patricia Lee (Nix, John Paul)- 222 Monterey Dr., Naples, FL 34119
Oliver, Dee (Oliver, Algernon M.) - 10100 Hillview Rd., Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 476-9065
Park, Carey (Park, David)- P. O. Box 262, Houlka, MS 38850
Parke, Patricia (Parke, Cecil “Bill”)- P. O. Box 206, Guin, AL 35563 (205) 468-2139
Peden, Elsie (Peden, Milton Jay)- 4866 Buggs Ferry Rd., Macon, MS 39341
Peden, Juanice (Peden, Homer)- 217 Methodist Blvd. Apt 248 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 392-2220
Peden, Louise Moeller (Peden, Harold G.)- 233 Moore St., Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 932-2421
Pendleton, Irene (Pendleton, F. L.)- 13009 Hwy 51, Hazelhurst, MS 39083
Pennington, Jackie Strickland (Pennington, William Arthur Jr.)- 707 Tenth Ave., Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8139
Perry, Bernice (Perry, James “Perk”)- 419 Shady Acres Road, Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 841-2932
Phillips, Margie (Phillips, Burnell)- 431 Point Dr., Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 955-7933
Pickens, Alice Louise (Pickens, William Ford) 2251 CR 402, Houston, MS 38851 (662) 447-5791
Pittman, Sallie B. (Pittman, Isaac C.)- 1405 Rowan Ave., Columbia, MS 39429
Potts, Joann (Potts, Charles)- 4621 Bell Wood Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654-6220
Prewitt, China Ray (Prewitt, Maston Levi) – 443 Adams Ave Eupora, MS 39744
Price, Etta Watts (Price, John Calvin)- Box 609, Foxworth, MS 39483
Ranager, Elizabeth L. (Ranager, Walter C.)- P. O. Box 720, Madison, MS 39130
Randolph, Bobbie Jean (Randolph, James David)- P. O. Box 23611, Jackson, MS 39225
Rankin, Anna B. (Rankin, Haney May)- c/o Mary Evans, P. O. Box 155, Pearlington, MS 39572
Ray, Carrie P. (Ray, Douglas M.)- 18600 Steel St., Detroit, MI 48235
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Ray, May Evelyn (Ray, Crawford)- P.O. Box 512, Amory, MS 38821 (601) 256-3417
Reese, Martha (Reese, George S.)- 118 Gillespie Dr., Indianola, MS 38751
Reynolds, Maxine (Reynolds, Lemuel H.)- 13198 Quitman Meridian Hwy., Meridian, MS 39301
Rhea, Frances (Rhea, David Eugene) – 715 Oak Hill Drive Oxford, MS 38655
Rice, Edith (Rice, Willard Clois)- 3751 Johnville Hwy, Lake City, SC 29560 (843) 386-6806
Roberts, Jane (Roberts, James Alver)- 2120 County Line West, Summit, MS 39666
Roebuck, Rosemarie (Roebuck, Arthur John) – 125 Whiperwill Rd., Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 992-9528
Rogers, Marjorie Woods (Rogers, Benjamin)- 300 Airline Rd., Apt C-1, Columbus, MS 39703
Rogers, Mary E. (Rogers, Landis)- Box 334, Columbus, MS 39703 (662) 328-3624
Rucker, Velma (Rucker, Israel Lucas) – 2541 Elkhorn Drive Decatur, GA 30034
Rushing, Eunice (Rushing, Leslie Wayne)- 950 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA 94550
Russell, Barbara (Russell, Paul Eugene)- 203 Briarwood Cir., Greenwood, MS 38930
Salley, Peggy (Sally, Jerry Lee)- P O Box 73, Lyon MS 38645 (662) 627-3440
Scarborough, Jannie B. (Scarborough, Preston)- 1432 Highway 587, Morgantown, MS 39483
Shaw, Ruth C. (Straw, Brice Willie)- 306 Forest Blvd., Apt 2, Columbus, MS 39702
Shell, Johnny Ethel (Shell, Bobby Joe) 5933 Baxter Dr., Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 316-6319
*Shelly, Sarah (Shelly, Guss J.) - 703 James Street Amory, MS 38821
Sissell, Robbie Bray (Sissell, Kenneth Ray Jr.)- 222 North Heard St., Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 5626282
*Skelton. Johnetta (Skelton, George A.) - 13 Buchanan Rd Porterville, MS 39352
Skelton, Pat (Skelton, George Barry) – P. O. Box 64 Lauderdale, MS 39452
Smith, Alice (Smith, Clarence Jude “CJ”)- 9801 Hidden Lake Rd., Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 8264376
*Smith, Louise (Smith, Charles E.) - 1021 Morgan Drive New Albary, MS 39652
Smith, Beatrice (Smith, E. Binford)- 4663 Mill Pond Dr., Troy, MI 48095 (248) 528-3257
Smith, Frances (Smith, R. Stewart)- 1078 Cedar Hill Dr., Jackson, MS 39206
Smith, Pollie J. (Smith, Alexander)
Sparks, Carolyn (Sparks, William Don) – 7586 Hwy 363, Mantachie, MS 38855 (662) 282-4066
Speck, Georgia M. (William Edward)- P. O. Box 216, Sherman, MS 38869
Speed, Charley Sue (Speed, Larry C.)- P. O. Box 184, Collins, MS 39428 (601) 765-0579
Spencer, Gladys (Spencer, Edwin Ayres, Jr.) – 100 Azalea Dr., Room 213, Oxford, MS 38655 (662)
234-7824
Stauddy, Scottie (Stauddy, James Robert) – 75 Darlene Cove, Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 417-2930
Stephens, Hillery Louise (Stephens, Kenneth Wilson)- P.O. Box 334, Winona, MS 38967
Stokes, Sallie M. (Stokes, Albert W.)- P.O. Box 143, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Suitor, Thelma (Suitor, Roy A.)- P.O. Box 7093, Meridian, MS 39305
Sutherland, Coralie M. (Sutherland, B.L.)- 1002 Lafayette Ave., Pascagoula, MS 39567
Taplin, Mamie (Taplin, Davis J.)
Thomas, Bobbie Ruth (Thomas, Gaines M.)- 356 CR 39, Vossburg, MS 39366
Thomas, Margaret E. (Thomas, John Edward) 153 Timberton Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 5543222
Thornton, Jr., Jamie C. (Thornton, Jr., Robert Andrew)
Trammell, Ella (Trammel, Theodore)- 55 Gammon Ave., SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Tucker, Vitha A. (Tucker, Ellis Eugene)
Turnage, Evelyn A. (Turnage, James L., Sr.)- 7024 Highway 18, Utica, MS 39175 (601) 885-6718
Upton, Sarah Hail, (Upton, Ottis)- 3551 36th Ave., Meridian, MS 39307 (601) 482-3491
Vollman, Delma M. (Vollman, Elmer)- 150-A Crosby Rd., Seminary, MS 39479 (601) 722-9155
*Walley, Evelyn (Walley, Charles N.) - 246 Westover Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Ward, Gladys (Ward, Geoffrey)- 7862 Fentress-Panhandle Rd., McCool, MS 39108
Waters, Mary Sue (Waters Jr., Louis)- 1882 Pecan Rd., Newton, MS 39345 (601) 727-3784
Watkins, Meta (Watkins, William Warren) – P.O. Box 820307, Vicksburg, MS 39182 (601) 638-4192
Waugh, Mattie Irene (Waugh, W.D. “Bill”)- 806 Leaf River Dr., Taylorsville, MS 39168 (601) 785-4381
Webb, Grace (Webb, John Thomas)- P. O. Box 615, Arcadia, IN 46030
Webb, Kayretha S. (Webb, Clyde)- Box 982, Leakesville, MS 39451 (601) 352-3286
Welch, Charlotte C. (Welch, Jr., Robert Thomas)- P. O. Box 542, Amory, MS 38820 (662) 256-3514
Wheat, Virginia (Wheat, Frank)- 433 Pinehurst Dr., Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 681-9287
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Whitehurst, Carolyn (Whitehurst, Martin Dwain) – 924 Taylor Street, Corinth, MS 38835
Whitlock, Mettie Miller (Whitlock, Clifton)- 215 Walnut St., Ridgeland, MS 39157
Wiggers, Mary (Wiggers, Charles Campbell)- 1343 Higgins Tr., Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 509-8208
Wiginton, Mary Ann (Wiginton, Henry Leaton) 12227 Sheffield Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 8611339
Williams, Opal (Williams, Burwell E.)- 12 Fortenberry Drive, Foxworth, MS 39483
*Williams, Vetrice (Williams, Jack) – 2202 Veston Drive Corinth, MS 38834
Williamson, Naomi (Williamson, James A.)- 214 Beaver Trail, Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 987-7391
Williamson, Sybil (Willliamson, Dolphus Paul)- 2039 Briarwood Dr., Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 408-2774
Wolfe, Carolyn (Wolfe, T. Hillman)- 200 Patton Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 545-8545
C. Historical Table
A listing of the sessions of various Annual Conferences within the state held prior to 1989 can be found
in the 1989 edition of the Journal, pp. 385-392.
Sessions of the Mississippi Annual Conference since Merger of the former Mississippi and North
Mississippi Conferences in 1988:
Date
.
.
1989 June 22-26................Jackson................................. Robert C. Morgan........................Curtis Moffat
Carl Grubbs
1990 June 11-14................Tupelo.................................. Robert C. Morgan..........................Carl Grubbs
Curtis Moffat
1991 June 17-21................Biloxi................................... Robert C. Morgan....................... Curtis Moffat
1992 June 8-11..................Jackson................................. Robert C. Morgan....................... Curtis Moffat
1993 June 7-10..................Jackson................................. Marshall L. Meadors................... Curtis Moffat
1994 June 7-10..................Jackson................................. Marshall L. Meadors................... Curtis Moffat
1995 June 5-9....................Tupelo.................................. Marshall L. Meadors................... Curtis Moffat
1996 June 10-12................Jackson................................. Marshall L. Meadors................... Curtis Moffat
1997 June 2-4....................Jackson................................. Marshall L. Meadors................... Curtis Moffat
1998 June 1-3....................Jackson................................. Marshall L. Meadors................... Curtis Moffat
1999 June 14-17................Hattiesburg.......................... Marshall L. Meadors................... Curtis Moffat
2000 June 5-7....................Tupelo.................................. Marshall L. Meadors................... Curtis Moffat
2001 June 5-7....................Tupelo.................................. Kenneth L. Carder...........................Jerry Beam
2002 June 2-5
Jackson
Kenneth L. Carder (ill)...................Jerry Beam
Clay F. Lee, Presided
2003 June 2-5....................Biloxi................................... Kenneth L. Carder...........................Jerry Beam
2004 June 1-4....................Biloxi................................... Kenneth L. Carder...........................Jerry Beam
2005 June 5-8....................Jackson................................. Hope Morgan Ward.........................Jerry Beam
2006 June 11-14................Jackson................................. Hope Morgan Ward........................Roger Puhr
2008 June 8-10..................Jackson................................. Hope Morgan Ward........................Roger Puhr
2012 June 8-10..................Jackson................................. Hope Morgan Ward........................Roger Puhr
2013 June 7-9....................Jackson................................. James E. Swanson, Sr.....................Trey Harper
Place
Bishop
Secretary
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Section VI
2013 Mississippi United Methodist
Annual Conference
A. Special Guests
Rev. Harold D. Lewis, Sr.
Director, Black Congregational Excellence Center for Congregational Excellence
Rev. Harold D. Lewis led two workshops Thursday morning at the Living
Faith event. He was the keynote speaker at the Small Membership Banquet
Thursday evening. Rev. Lewis is a native of Greenwood, Mississippi. He holds
the Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, MS, and the
Master’s of Divinity from Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia.
He has served churches in the North Georgia, Mississippi and BaltimoreWashington Annual Conferences.
He serves through the Center for Congregational Excellence in the Office
of the Black Church and with the Office of New Church Development. Since
his appointment to the Florida Annual Conference, he works to encourage and empower Black churches
through the Black Church Symposium, quarterly workshops and seminars. He has organized the Black
Church Strategic Team to assist with leadership training, planting and coaching Black churches.
Harold has been awarded numerous awards and citations for his exceptional leadership abilities. In
2007, the National Council of Negro Women in Washington, D.C. awarded him the Community Leader
of the Year Award. He holds active membership in a number of community and civic organizations including a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, Life Member of Black Methodists for
Church Renewal and the Capitol Hill Kiwanis Club.
He is a stand-up Christian comedian with names and personalities such as Iceberg Flame, the only
Pastor with a hot and cold name, Momma Lou and Deacon Neck-bone. He began performing stand-up
comedy during his undergraduate years and has evolved into one of the most holy hilarious comedic performers on the scene. His Christian comedy has afforded him the opportunity to travel across the U.S. and
abroad, performing for churches, conventions, convocations and the military USO.
He and his wife Janet live in Lakeland, FL and they have seven God-given children and five grandchildren.
His personal coined philosophies on life are: 1. “Never let anyone else’s negative opinions of you
become your reality” and 2. If you can laugh at it, you can live through it!”
Bishop William T. (Bill) McAlilly
Resident Bishop of the Nashville Area
Bill McAlilly, 56 years old, is the resident bishop of the Nashville Area,
elected in July 2012. He has served in a wide variety of ministry settings in
Georgia and Mississippi—from a small membership church in the Mississippi
Delta to a new congregation in the suburbs of Memphis to a newly organized
congregation in Madison, MS to a large membership congregation in Tupelo.
In 2006, Bill was appointed to serve the Seashore District of the Mississippi
Conference in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Bill leads with a pastor’s
heart and with a vision for the reign of God.
nFamily
Married to the former Lynn Barkley for 34 years
Children: Chris and Millie McAlilly, grandson Thomas McAlilly; Laura and Nate Paulk
n Ministerial Service
2012-present: Resident Bishop, Nashville Area, United Methodist Church
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2006-2012: Seashore District Superintendent
2000-2006: First United Methodist Church, Tupelo, MS
1994-2000: St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, Madison, MS
1990-1994: First United Methodist Church, Philadelphia, MS
1986-1990: Organizing Pastor, Getwell Road United Methodist Church, Southaven, MS
1984-1986: Lambert United Methodist Church, Lambert, MS
1981-1984: First United Methodist Church, New Albany, MS, Associate Pastor
1978-1981: First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, GA, Minister with Youth
nEducation
1978-1981: Master’s Degree, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
1974-1978: B. A. in Religion, Millsaps College, Jackson, MS
n Jurisdictional Conference Delegate 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012; Alternate 1996
n General Conference Delegate, 2004, 2008, 2012; Alternate, 2000 Task Force for Holy
Conferencing
n Annual Conference
Board of Directors, United Methodist Senior Services
Board of Trustees, Millsaps College
Board of Directors, Mississippi Methodist Foundation
Design Team for the Residency in Ministry Program
Chair, Conference Relations Committee, Board of Ordained Ministry
Developed Transitions Seminar for Moving Pastors
Chairperson, Evangelism Committee, North Mississippi Conference
n Publications and Lectures
Contributor to The Gift of Unity by Bishop Scott Jones
Mississippi United Methodist Advocate
Marcy Lectures, Candler School of Theology, with Tom Long, Lecture: Preacher as Person
Mississippi Instructor for Course of Study: Pastor as Caring Person
Bishop Robert C. Morgan
Robert C. Morgan was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He is married to
Martha Storey of Ethelsville, Alabama. They have four children and seven grandsons.
Bishop Morgan was educated in the Birmingham Public Schools and graduated
from Birmingham Southern College. He holds a Master of Divinity from Emory
University, Candler School of Theology. He has been the recipient of six honorary doctorates in addition to one from his own alma mater, Birmingham-Southern
College.
He served four pastoral appointments in North Alabama. Additionally, he
served five years as a district superintendent- Bishop Morgan was Senior Pastor of
the Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, Birmingham, for more than 10 years prior to his election
to the episcopacy.
The Southeastern Jurisdiction elected him a bishop of the United Methodist Church on July 19,
1984. He was assigned to the Mississippi Area of the United Methodist Church, where he served for
eight years. During Bishop Morgan’s tenure in the Mississippi Area, the two former annual conferences
of the area were merged into one statewide annual conference. In July 1992, he was assigned to the
Louisville Area where he served until his retirement in September 2000. During his tenure in Kentucky,
the Louisville and Kentucky Annual Conferences were merged into one annual conference.
He was president of the General Board of Church and Society. He was a member of the Board of
Discipleship and the General Board of Global Ministry. He served as president of the Council of Bishops
during 1999-2000.
He and Martha have returned to Birmingham. He is the Bishop-in-Residence at United Methodist
related Birmingham-Southern College. In this capacity he is able to teach one course each semester as
well as devote time for students.
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Although Bishop Robert Morgan has officially retired, his calendar remains filled with teaching,
preaching and speaking engagements-all of which extend his more than 50 years of service to The
United Methodist Church. His teaching and mentoring of students at BSC will impact the leadership
of the church for years to come. Prior to his election as bishop in 1984, he served as pastor of four
churches, as well as the District Superintendent of the Tuscaloosa District, all in the North Alabama
Conference. He and his wife, Martha, have been married for 48 years, and they have four children and
nine grandchildren.
B. 2013 Mission Offering
“WE ARE CALLED by the risen Christ to go into the entire world to make disciples of all people.
It is with joy that as the bishop of the 1,083 churches of The Mississippi Annual Conference of the
United Methodist Church, I invite you to join with me in fulfilling this call. We have the opportunity
to strengthen our ability to reach new people for Christ through giving to three amazing new endeavors
outlined in this reading. I pray that you will ask the Lord to speak to your heart for full commitment to
this journey.” – BISHOP JAMES E. SWANSON, SR.
2013 Mission Marketplace Total: $10,777.00
2013 Mission Offering Total: $140,186.32
Giving To…
Creating New Leadership to Create New Places For New People
Discipleship Formation for Laity
This new and innovative approach will help laity to grow spiritually through the following:
n Accountable Bible study
n Equipping and inspiring personal evangelism
n Being a spiritual leader without holding an official position in the church
n Living a Christ like life from a Wesleyan model
Creating New Places for New People
The best way to reach new people for the Lord today is through creating new entry points into a new
life in Christ. There are excellent opportunities for this in Mississippi through the following:
n Discovering the people God has already gifted and called to plant new congregations
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n Exposing gifted persons to some of the best practices of planting new churches that will help
increase the rate of effectiveness in planting new congregations
n Helping existing congregations and pastors discover that God is calling them to be parenting
congregations for new churches
n Helping Mississippi United Methodist respond to God’s call to share their resources to support the
starting of new churches
n Creating opportunities for Residence in Ministry for potential High Impact pastors
Partnering with the Euraisia Area UMC
The office of Connectional Ministries of the Mississippi
Annual Conference has partnered with the Moscow, Russia
UMC through Mississippi native Sara (Goodloe) Rakhmankulova, who serves as the primary liaison for the Eurasia
initiative for new places for new people and for discipleship
formation of laity. Rakhmankulova is married to a Russian
UMC pastor. Together they are on a mission to make disciples
for Christ.
How To Give Towards...
Creating New Leadership to Create
New Places For New People
Sarah and Artur Rakhmankulova
You are invited to offer your time and gifts towards the
2013-2014 Mississippi Annual Conference Mission Offering. Here is how to help.
n Tell this story in your local churches and solicit contributions for this effort.
n Seek out individuals that desire to make sacrificial gifts to this effort.
n Be willing to speak to churches and individuals that need more information so we can increase our
level of participation in the churches of our annual conference.
n Be in prayer that the Lord will bless The Mississippi Annual Conference to share financial resources
and give the conference added vision to be more faithful and fruitful in its goal to please God.
“I want to thank you in advance for the POWER of your prayers that has
launched our mission offering for the 2013 and 2014 Annual Conference sessions.”
– Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr.
C. “The POWER of We”
Taken from an article written by Rev. Stephen Sparks for The Circuit Rider
Most United Methodist bishops when moving to an annual conference develop a theme for their
time as the Episcopal leadership. The POWER of We is not just another theme, slogan, program or plan.
It is a whole lot more. It is a vision, a mission. Most importantly it is a set of core values that will form
who we are as an annual conference and individual churches; transform the way we think about, plan and
implement ministry and realign our focus back on the local church and community. It is not a program
designed at the conference level, directed by the conference level leadership and sent to the local church.
This is not a top down approach. However it is about living out the core values in our lives. This is a
grass roots, bottom up, Holy Spirit-led, viral infusion of new DNA that spurs new thinking, new ideas,
new ministry, new vision and new answers that starts with asking the right question locally and developing answers and solutions that are inherently indigenous and contextual. The POWER of We is about
transforming not only what we do and how we do it, but also inwardly transforming who we are. It is
about being rightly oriented and rightly related, to God, to others and to ourselves.
Over the last year Bishop Swanson has been following the Holy Spirit to develop these values and
a process for infusing this new Holy Spirit inspired DNA of the Mississippi Conference. “We cannot
expect a system to render different results unless it [the system] changes from within. The same is true
for us as individuals,” said Swanson. Where then does this DNA come from? In his teaching, Swanson
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speaks about the disciples in Acts 2. “After the
resurrection the disciples were told by Jesus to wait
until the Holy Spirit comes and sends the POWER.
They were limited to doing a few things like electing a successor to Judas but basically they were told
to wait and pray for the power of the Holy Spirit
to come. You see there is no we without the Holy
Spirit. We cannot do anything unless it is empowered by the Holy Spirit,” Swanson added.
What then are the core principles of the
POWER of We? It is the great commandmentlove; the great commitment-generosity; the great
requirement-justice; and the great commissionapprenticeship. Love centers on rightly loving God,
loving neighbor and appropriately loving ourselves.
Generosity centers on our awareness of our own
blessings by God that drives a willingness to share
our blessings with others. Justice revolves around
the idea that everyone can have the experience of
the love of God and being in right relationship with Him. “There is something about being in love with
others, one simply cannot say ‘I love you’ without being involved in their pain and suffering that is part
of the human condition. In order for us to live out what it means to be in love with people, we will find
ourselves involved bringing a sense of right relationship with others and with ourselves. It is not so much
fighting for justice but rather the justice within that causes one to treat people the way that they would
want to be treated. As one changes from within, then he or she will be compelled to help others,” said
Swanson. One of the best examples Swanson offers is South Africa after apartheid. The people had the
choice of continuing a system of an eye for an eye that would lead to more war and death but instead
chose the path of truth and reconciliation. There can be no justice without truth. There can be no justice
without reconciliation. Discipleship is focused not simply on an intellectual gaining of knowledge about
God but apprenticeship to Him and being transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. It is something we
live out and we experience being sanctified
by the Holy Spirit.
During district visits around the conference, Swanson heard from people expressing their desire to be more Christ-like.
LOVE
GENEROSITY
Implementation of The POWER of We
begins naturally in every church engaging
Swanson’s teachings from annual conference
in a constructive way over a four to six week
period with the assistance of the teaching
materials distributed to each church following Annual Conference. These teachings
JUSTICE
APPRENTICESHIP will inspire conversations on waiting to hear
from the Holy Spirit. “For the disciples and
people today, waiting on the Holy Spirit to
move is the hardest part. In the disciples
case, they waited and prayed ‘Come Holy Spirit’ and when He came, they went out and gave witness
about the resurrected Christ,” said Swanson. “We are calling the church to pray around the idea. We
cannot do this ourselves but only with the POWER of the Lord.”
According to Swanson, this will start by changing the nature of our charge conferences in 2013 and
2014. Churches will be asked how they have executed these values. It also involves pastors reclaiming
their role as resident theologian and teacher. “Laity will become more theologically grounded and confident in the salvific experience. That is the contagious nature of good news,” Swanson explained. “Trust
is the most important thing. We must trust that the Holy Spirit speaks to people in local settings. We
but listen.” Last remarks from a man charged with leading one United Methodist Church with nearly
1,100 locations in Mississippi.
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D. Bi-Centennial and Merger Celebration
The 2013 Mississippi Conference celebrated the Bi-Centennial of the Conference and the 25th
Anniversary of the Merger of the Mississippi Conference and North Mississippi Conference, forming the
present Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church.
When Bishop Francis Asbury held the South Carolina Annual Conference at Charleston in 1799,
the Mississippi Territory had just been released from Spanish control, meaning that Protestant worship
was no longer prohibited. After deliberation, Asbury appointed Gibson (age 27) to the Anson and Little
Peedee Circuit, with the understanding that he was to serve there until spring, after which he would travel
to the “Natchez Mission” in the Mississippi Territory to evangelize and establish a Methodist presence.
When spring came, Gibson rode some 600 miles on horseback until arriving at the Cumberland
River (near what is now Nashville). He sold his horse, purchased a canoe, and boated the Cumberland
to the Ohio, then the Ohio to the Mississippi River, where he floated down with a group of “Kaintucks”
down to Natchez.
Gibson rode six miles from Natchez to Washington, the territorial capital, and with the help of his
cousin Randall Gibson and Randall’s extended family and relations, quickly established his presence in
the Mississippi. Tobias rode up and down the countryside, preaching from the settlements of Walnut
Hills on the north to Loftus Heights on the south. On October 11, 1799, he organized the first Methodist
“society” in the new territory. According to historian John G. Jones, there was not another Methodist
presence within 400 miles. The first Mississippi annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
was organized in 1813.
The 1989 Annual Conference was the first conference of the merged Mississippi Conference and
North Mississippi Conference, forming the present Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist
Church.
CONFERENCE ‘89
It’s been a special week in Jackson town,
A memorable occasion where Methodists abound.
Joining together to form a new Conference,
Praying and singing, exercising our conscience.
It started back on Sunday night
With coliseum filled, a beautiful sight.
While Kathy danced and Mollie played,
The choir did sing and people prayed.
Our Bishop preached of a new Spirit coming,
Of faith and love and a new day dawning.
It was exciting, our hearts were stirred,
We were encouraged at all that we heard.
From there we moved on about our business,
Reports and plans, occasional silliness.
We heard it all, even though crowded,
That the end would come, we sometimes doubted.
The Miracles sang and blessed our hearts,
The Bishops called for renewal to start.
Ordination and missions, evangelism too,
There were so many Bishops we didn’t know what to do.
But it’s always fun to be with this bunch,
Whether planning or talking or eating a lunch.
For Methodists enjoy being together,
Loving and caring, in spite of the weather.
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This was a time to celebrate,
Two became one, a united state.
We joined together both South and North
With realigned structure, now sent forth.
And Big Red will lead us — Is this man a saint?
Don’t suggest it to Martha, because she might faint.
The Cabinet is poised with all that they know,
While the Council staff is ready to go.
So, congratulations, United Methodist friends,
It’s almost time for this Conference to end.
But let us not forget our call
To spread the Word, joy and peace to all.
It’s been good, sometimes great,
Now back to congregations who wait.
Let’s go back, tell what we’ve seen,
Remembering always John 3:16.
Go from this place, His message to share,
Love and compassion, a willingness to care.
May God bless each one of you,
Let’s go to work, we’ve got a Church to renew!
— Rev. Jim Ormon
(Reprinted from the ‘1989 Mississippi Conference Journal’)
Remembrances from Rayford Woodrick and Bonnie Dillon:
“Becoming One: Flowing Streams of Life and Grace”
By Rayford Woodrick
It seems possible, almost, that if one listens you can still hear the singing, thousands of voices raised
in a celebratory hymn, “This is a day of new beginnings, time to remember and move on…” That was the
“going forth” hymn for “Becoming One, Mississippi Methodism, Celebrate God’s Grace and Witness for
Jesus Christ,” a Celebration of Union, and Opening Service of Worship for a newly merged Mississippi
Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The service was attended by thousands of clergy
and laity, in the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi, Sunday, June 11, 1989.
The service, in which Bishop Robert C. Morgan, Resident Bishop of
the Jackson Area, preached the sermon, was a celebration of the merger
of the North Mississippi Conference and the Mississippi Conference
which had been approved by each of the two conferences, voting separately at their respective sessions in 1988, 25 years ago this year.
The spirit of the merger, and of the opening worship for the new
conference, is reflected in the Litany for Uniting, as the bishop said,
“Let us express our gratitude to our heavenly Father for the gift of a new
beginning…,” and the worshippers responded, “With grateful hearts for
all that has gone on before, and looking to new opportunities before us,
we press on toward our high calling in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Former Mississippi Conference
Bishop Bob Morgan speaks to
delegates.
For All That Has Gone Before
The merger which was celebrated in June of 1989 was the coming together of streams of living water, flowing out of the grace of God
through ministries of faithful men and women, sharing nourishment and
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healing with the people of Mississippi through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those living streams arose,
and flowed, sometimes separately, but always seeking a confluence, a coming together, to better minister
God’s healing and life.
Methodists trace the beginning of the stream of ministry in the Wesleyan spirit in Mississippi to
1799. In January 1799, Bishop Francis Asbury, in a conference in South Carolina, called for a volunteer
to go to the Natchez Territory. That call was answered by a young South Carolina volunteer missionary
named Tobias Gibson. Gibson waited until the rigors of winter were over, then headed out by horseback,
and boat, and finally by flatboat down the Mississippi River. He landed at Natchez, and made his way
outside Natchez to Washington, where he organized what is recognized as the first Methodist Church in
Mississippi. That first Methodist Society in Mississippi consisted of eight members, four men and four
women, with two of those members being a man and wife, “negro slaves.” Before Gibson’s untimely death
to illness, he had organized many other preaching places in Mississippi, and his death left others to take
up the task. Which they did!
The first Mississippi Conference was held in
1813, 200 hundred years ago this year.
The North Mississippi Conference, in the
northern half of Mississippi, was organized at its
first session, in Water Valley, November 30, 1870,
bringing together 124 preachers, from the Alabama
Conference, the Mississippi Conference, and the
Memphis Conference.
From the very beginning, churches, and finally
conferences, were formed for the Methodist work
among Black people. The first Mississippi Methodist
Church, at Washington, had two Black members,
and other churches in this early period followed that
same membership pattern.
Tobias Gibson (Rick Brooks) delivers a message
Perhaps the first conference serving Black
during the Bi-Centennial & Merger Celebration.
Methodists was the Mississippi Mission Conference,
organized on Christmas Day of 1865, but by 1869 a
new conference was formed, the Mississippi Conference. Canton, Mississippi was the birthplace of this
conference, with the first session being held there at Asbury Methodist Church, January 7, 1869. It was
not until 1891 that an Upper Mississippi Conference was formed, at Asbury Church in Holly Springs,
Mississippi, February 5, 1891.
During this same formative period, other Methodist churches were forming and organizing:
Methodist Protestant; African Methodist Episcopal; African Methodist Episcopal Zion; and Colored
(now Christian) Methodist Episcopal.
Across the length and breadth of Mississippi, streams of living witness were flowing out of the faithful
witness and service of Methodist people, mostly organized and working separately, but joined by a common spirit, and a common commitment to one Lord, Jesus Christ.
Yet, even during the long years of working separately, the pull of oneness in the Lord was at work.
Coming Together
The first major step toward “coming together” to have an appreciable impact on Mississippi
Methodism was the unification of 1939. Meeting in April and May of 1939, the uniting conference
brought together The Methodist Episcopal Church (northern), The Methodist Episcopal Church
South, and The Methodist Protestant Church. The churches and conferences in Mississippi belonging
to these three, became members of one denomination, The Methodist Church (with the exception of
many Methodist Protestant churches in Mississippi, which refused to join in the united church). The
major impact, however, came with the Uniting Conference’s creation of the Jurisdictional Conference
system. Five geographical jurisdictions were created, but a sixth, which was nationwide, would include
the Black conferences. So, while bringing conferences together in one church, in Mississippi the 1939
conference separated conferences, with two, the Mississippi and North Mississippi Conferences in the
Southeastern Jurisdiction, and two, the Mississippi and Upper Mississippi Conferences being in the
Central Jurisdiction, which meant, among other things, that 2 Mississippi Conferences would have a
bishop elected in the Southeast, and 2 would have a bishop elected in Central.
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The 1968 General Conference formed The United Methodist Church from The Methodist Church,
and the Evangelical United Brethren Church (there were no EUB churches in Mississippi). Notably,
however, the 1968 Conference eliminated the Central Jurisdiction, thus placing all four Conferences
in Mississippi in the same jurisdiction. It would be several more years before the change was effected in
Mississippi, and a full merger between the North Mississippi and Upper Mississippi conferences into the
North Mississippi Conference, and the two Mississippi conferences were fully merged into the Mississippi.
Then, however, the four major Conference streams in Mississippi were two.
Hardly had the ink dried on the documents creating just two conferences in Mississippi than there
began to be proposals to merge into one conference. The first several of those proposals either failed to be
approved, or studies were approved, but study committees never met.
Then, in 1987, proposals to study the feasibility and possibility of merger in Mississippi were approved,
upon recommendation of the two Episcopacy Committees. A Merger Study Committee, made up of laity
and clergy from all segments of the two conferences began to work. The guiding principle for the study
was that the local church should be the focus, while seeking to find ways to address the problems and
opportunities of Mississippi as a whole, and develop holistic approaches to that ministry.
And Then There Was One
At the 1988 sessions of, first, the North Mississippi Conference, and, then, the Mississippi Conference,
the Merger Committee’s report was voted on. The vote taken in North Mississippi was sealed, and then,
after the Mississippi Conference had voted, Bishop Robert Morgan announced that the merger was
approved. Now, there would be only one conference in Mississippi of The United Methodist Church.
Then, an implementation committee set to work, charged with the responsibility of creating new
Standing Rules, merging agencies and institutions, and making effective the action approved at the 1988
conferences. Their report was presented, and adopted, at the new The Mississippi Annual Conference.
The “Becoming One” celebration was not the end of a process, but the beginning of one, in which
the confluence of several vital streams of Methodist ministries became one, endowed with the strengths
of that which had gone before, experiencing the “Power of We” which God gives us in working together,
and flowing on to a fuller ministry of sharing the nourishing, life-giving love of God with Mississippians
and the world.
The fourth verse of the “going forth” hymn said, “Christ is alive and goes before us, to show and share
what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new.”
Coming Together—25 Years Ago
By Bonnie Dillon
POWER of We! The first major step toward “coming together” in Methodism was the unification in May 1939, which united The Methodist Episcopal Church (northern), The Methodist Episcopal
Church (South), and The Methodist Protestant Church, to form The Methodist Church. While this
move placed four Methodist conferences in the same denomination in Mississippi, it took another step
which was away from coming together, and created a new separation. The General Conference created
the jurisdictional system, with five geographical jurisdictions across the country, and a sixth jurisdiction,
the Central Jurisdiction, which was nationwide, and included most of the Black conferences of the church.
So, after 1939, Mississippi had four Methodist conferences: Upper Mississippi and North Mississippi, and
two Mississippi Conferences in the south—but they were split between two jurisdictions. The 1968 The General Conference formed The United Methodist Church,
bringing together the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren CELEBRATING
Church (there were no EUB churches in Mississippi). This conference
also eliminated the Central Jurisdiction, mandating the transfer of the former
Central Jurisdiction conferences into the geographical jurisdictions in which
they were located. While it would be several more years before this change
was finalized in Mississippi, ultimately a full merger of the two north Mississippi
conferences, and the two south Mississippi conferences, would bring into being
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two conferences in Mississippi: North Mississippi and Mississippi. Now we were two.
Almost immediately there began to be proposals to merge the conferences in
Mississippi into one. In 1987 merger proposals were approved by both conferences, and a committee of
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laity and clergy began to work, The guiding principle for the study was that the local church should be the
focus, while seeking to find ways to address problems and opportunities for ministry in Mississippi. So WE
merged in 1989, for some that was no easy task.
My personal reflections about the work of the committees, (I served on) and my observations and
feelings about merger.
My personal feeling about the Merger was a sense of history. “History is knowledge, identity and
power.” I felt coming together as one Conference that we had too much to lose.
Change is frightening, too far to travel to meetings, not inclusive, the conference too large, no leadership role for Blacks, small churches left out - all kinds of negatives thoughts came to mind. I remember
at a committee meeting I got so upset that I walked out of the meeting (one mind telling me to leave the
UMC). A dear friend of mine came to the room where I was packing my things to leave. She told me to
sit down, and began to talk with me saying “you will never solve a problem by walking away. If you leave
the problem will be your problem, but if you stay and we work together (even if we don’t always agree)
the problem will become our problem and as a group we will find a solution.” The strength of this merger
is that we are united, much stronger as a church, benefits for all Clergy, greater efficiency and long-term
mission work and making disciples for Jesus Christ. Thank God, and my friend, I stayed.
Here’s the reasons why I stayed in the United Methodist Church: and I am so proud of our Coming
together!
n Our faith is active. We get our hands dirty as our hearts engage in service and relationships.
n Every United Methodist church is connected through a network of gatherings, prayer, service, money,
agencies and leadership. I would never want to serve in building God’s kingdom by myself.
n I see God changing hearts and lives. Every Single Day.
n I am fascinated by our founder John Wesley, whose only intention was to create a renewal movement
inside the Church of England, not a new denomination.
n We do our very best to love the person whose words we disagree with.
n Our singular goal is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
n Our focus right now is leadership development, starting new churches, ending global poverty and global
health issues.
n Every time I meet United Methodist Children and Youth, I’m overwhelmed with the potential and hope
of our new leaders in the future. Yes, there are pieces of our church that are broken. But given the space
and responsibility, God will use these new leaders to move forward in new ways.
n The way we view the world is perfect for the times we’re in. We hold things in tension. God is big
enough for our questions and our disagreements.
n Our hearts beat for grace and mission.
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We’re real people. Serving a real God. In a real world that is in need of real love.
Why do you stay? I stayed, because we have Come Together Under the Power of We!
E. Emma Elzey Award and Recognition
of the Born of Conviction Signers
The Emma Elzy Award encourages reconciliation by honoring an individual, group or institution that
has shown outstanding achievement in race relations in Mississippi. The 2013 recipients of this award are
the signers of the 1963 Born of Conviction Statement.
Born of Conviction
(Note: The statement below was formulated by some of the younger ministers of the Mississippi
Conference who are concerned over present trends of curbing the freedom of the pulpit. They represent some of our best trained and most promising ministers. We feel they express the conviction of the
vast majority of the clerical members of the conference. We suggest you read the editorial “Freedom
of the Pulpit” on the opposite page.)
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Confronted with the grave crises precipitated by racial discord within our state in recent months,
and the genuine dilemma facing persons of Christian conscience, we are compelled to voice publicly our
convictions. Indeed, as Christian ministers and as native Mississippians, sharing the anguish of all our
people, we have a particular obligation to speak. Thus understanding our mutual involvement in these
issues, we bind ourselves together in this expression of our Christian commitment. We speak only for
ourselves, though mindful that many others share these affirmations.
Born of the deep conviction of our souls as to what is morally right, we have been driven to seek the
foundations of such convictions in the expressed witness of our Church. We, therefore, at the outset of
this new year affirm the following:
I. The Church is the instrument of God’s purpose. This is His Church. It is ours only as stewards
under His Lordship. Effective practice of this stewardship for the minister clearly requires freedom of the
pulpit. It demands for every man an atmosphere for responsible belief and free expression.
II. We affirm our faith in the official position of The Methodist Church on race as set forth in paragraph 2026 of the 1960 Methodist Discipline: “Our Lord Jesus Christ teaches that all men are brothers.
He permits no discrimination because of race, color, or creed. ‘In Christ Jesus you are all sons of God,
through faith...’ (Galatians 3:26)”
The position of The Methodist Church, long held and frequently declared, is an amplification of our
Lord’s teaching: “We believe that God is Father of all people and races, that Jesus Christ is His Son, that
all men are brothers, and that man is of infinite worth as a child of God.” (The Social Creed, Paragraph
2020)
III. We affirm our belief that our public school system is the most effective means of providing common education for all our children. We hold that it is an institution essential to the preservation and
development of our true democracy. The Methodist Church is officially committed to the system of public
school education and we concur. We are unalterably opposed to the closing of public schools on any level
or to the diversion of tax funds to the support of private or sectarian schools.
IV. In these conflicting times, the issues of race and Communism are frequently confused. Let
there be no mistake. We affirm an unflinching opposition to Communism. We publicly concur in the
Methodist Council of Bishops’ statement of November 16, 1962, which declares:
“The basic commitment of a Methodist minister is to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This sets him
in permanent opposition to communism. He cannot be a Christian and a communist. In obedience to his
Lord and in support of the prayer, ‘Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven,’ he
champions justice, mercy, freedom, brotherhood, and peace. He defends the underprivileged, oppressed,
and forsaken. He challenges the status quo, calling for repentance and change wherever the behavior of
men falls short of the standards of Jesus Christ.”
We believe that this is our task and calling as Christian ministers.
FINDING AUTHORITY IN THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF OUR CHURCH, AND BELIEVING
IT TO BE IN HARMONY WITH SCRIPTURE AND GOOD CHRISTIAN CONSCIENCE, WE
PUBLICLY DECLARE OURSELVES IN THESE MATTERS AND AGREE TO STAND TOGETHER
IN SUPPORT OF THESE PRINCIPLES.
Jerry Furr
Maxie D. Dunnam
Jim L. Waits
O. Gerald Trigg
James B. Nicholson
Buford A. Dickinson
James S. Conner
J. W. Holston
James P. Rush
Edward W. McRae
Joseph C. Way
Wallace E. Roberts
Summer Walters
Bill Lampton
Marvin Moody
Keith Tonkel
John Ed Thomas
Inman Moore, Jr.
Denson Napier
Rod Entrekin
Harold Ryker
N. A. Dickson
Ned Kellar
Powell Hall
Elton Brown
Bufkin Oliver
Jack Troutman
Wilton Carter
The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church’s Commission on Religion and
Race chose to honor the group after reviewing several nominations for the award. The presenta-
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tion took place on Sunday, June 9, during
the 10:00 a.m. session of the Mississippi
Annual Conference gathering at the Jackson
Convention Complex in Jackson.
The presentation of the 2013 Mississippi
Annual Conference’s Emma Elzy Award captured the attention of many people from
outside the conference, as Myrlie Evers,
wife of slain civil rights
Activist, Medgar Evers
presented the award to
the group of Mississippi
Above photo: Mrylie Evers; photos at left:
Methodist ministers
Maxie Dunnam (l) and Keith Tonkel (r)
who signed the Born of
Conviction Statement.
Mrs. Evers thanked everyone for remembering Medgar Evers, a man who felt no fear when it came to
standing up and speaking out for righteousness and justice for all people, regardless of race, creed, or
color. Bishop Swanson and Mrs. Evers presented the award to all 28 signers were represented with Maxie
Dunnam and Keith Tonkel accepting the award on behalf of all the signers.
F. Awards and Recognitions
Virginia Matthews received the Tobias Gibson Award
at Annual Conference.
Recipients of the Harry Denman Award are from
left, Ted Giordano, clergy; Cheryl Denley, laity; Kelli
Randle, youth; and Katlen Smith, laity.
Harry Denman Awards — Clergy: Ted
Giordano; Laity: Kathleen Smith and Cheryl
Denley; Youth: Kelli Danielle Randle
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Emma Ellzey Award — 28 Signers of “Born
of Conviction” statement (see detailed article on
page 190)
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Tobias Gibson Award — Virginia Matthews
Small Membership Church of the Year —
Sunflower UMC, Greenwood District
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Healthy Church Awards — Benton UMC,
Sunflower UMC was awarded the Small Membership
West Jackson District; Central UMC, West
Church of the year.
Jackson District; Columbus First UMC, Starkville
District; Cornerstone UMC, Meridian District; Eupora First UMC, Starkville District; Heritage
UMC, Hattiesburg District; John Wesley UMC, Greenwood District; Laurel First UMC, Hattiesburg
District; Monticello UMC, Brookhaven District; Morton UMC, East Jackson District; Mount Pleasant
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UMC, Brookhaven District; New Bell Zion UMC, Starkville District; New Zion UMC, Brookhaven
District; Oak Grove UMC, Hattiesburg District; Pleasant Hill UMC, Starkville District; Rock Hill
UMC, Starkville District; Samuel Chapel UMC, Greenwood District; Saint Elizabeth UMC, Meridian
District; Saint James UMC, Starkville District; Saint Matthews UMC, East Jackson District; Walnut
Grove UMC, East Jackson District; Wesley Chapel UMC, Meridian District; Wesley UMC, Starkville
District.
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Section VII
Resolutions, Petitions and Action Items
A. Constitutional Amendments
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – I
On April 30, 2012, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held
in Tampa, Florida, the following Constitutional Amendment was adopted by a recorded vote of 865 Yes,
50 No (Calendar Item 211, DCA p. 2340). It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote.
In the 2008 Book of Discipline, Division One, ¶ 6, Article VI, (2012 Book of Discipline, Division One,
¶ 6, Article VI)) amend by addition as follows:
After “it will” add “pray.”
If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶ 6 (¶ 6) would read:
Ecumenical Relations—As part of the church universal, The United Methodist Church believes that
the Lord of the church is calling Christians everywhere to strive toward unity; and therefore it will pray,
seek, and work for unity at all levels of church life: through world relationships with other Methodist
churches and united churches related to The Methodist Church or The Evangelical United Brethren
Church, through councils of churches, and through plans of union and covenantal relationships with
churches of Methodist or other denominational traditions.
Rationale
I. (¶ 6) The proposed amendment acknowledges God’s action in conferring the gift of the Church
by including praying for unity among the tasks of the Church.
Vote Count
YES: 730 NO: 15
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – II
On May 1, 2012, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in
Tampa, Florida, the following Constitutional Amendment was adopted by a recorded vote of 731 Yes,
181 No (Calendar Item 205, DCA p. 2430). It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote.
In the 2008 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section II, ¶ 14, Article II, (2012 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section II, ¶ 14, Article II)) amend by deletion and addition as follows:
After “shall meet” delete “in the month of April or May” and after “duly authorized committees.” add
a new sentence, “The change in the preceding sentence shall become effective at the close of General
Conference in 2016.”
The General Conference shall meet once in four years at such time and in such place as shall be
determined by the General Conference or by its duly authorized committees. The change in the preceding
sentence shall become effective at the close of General Conference in 2016.
A special session of the General Conference, possessing the authority and exercising all the powers of
the General Conference, may be called by the Council of Bishops, or in such other manner as the General
Conference may from time to time prescribe, to meet at such
time and in such place as may be stated in the call. Such special session of the General Conference
shall be composed of the delegates to the preceding General Conference or their lawful successors, except
that when a particular annual conference or missionary conference shall prefer to have a new election
it may do so. The purpose of such special session shall be stated in the call, and only such business shall
be transacted as is in harmony with the purpose stated in such call unless the General Conference by a
two-thirds vote shall determine that other business may be transacted.
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Rationale
II. (¶ 14) The proposed amendment would allow the General Conference to meet at other times during the calendar year on dates better suited for younger delegates and those with parenting responsibilities.
Vote Count
YES: 714 NO: 34
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – III
Tampa, Florida, the following Constitutional Amendment was adopted by a recorded vote of 618 Yes,
306 No (Calendar Item 54, DCA pp. 2672-73). It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote.
In the 2008 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 32, Article I, (2012 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 32, Article I) amend by deletion and addition as follows:
After “director of Lay” delete “Speaking” and add “Servant”.
The annual conference shall be composed of clergy and lay members. The clergy membership shall
consist of deacons and elders in full connection, provisional members, associate members, and local
pastors under appointment. The lay membership shall consist of professing lay members elected by each
charge, the diaconal ministers, the active deaconesses, and home missioners under episcopal appointment
within the bounds of the annual conference, the conference president of United Methodist Women, the
conference president of United Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, district lay leaders, the conference director of Lay Servant Ministries, conference secretary of Global Ministries (if lay), the president
or equivalent officer of the conference young adult organization, the president of the conference youth
organization, the chair of the annual conference college student organization, and one young person
between the ages of twelve (12) and seventeen (17) and one young person between the ages of eighteen
(18) and thirty (30) from each district to be selected in such a manner as may be determined by the
annual conference. In the annual conferences of the central conferences, the four-year participation and
the two-year membership requirements may be waived by the annual conference for young persons under
thirty (30) years of age. Such persons must be professing members of The United Methodist Church and
active participants at the time of election. Each charge served by more than one clergy shall be entitled
to as many lay members as there are clergy members. The lay members shall have been for the two years
next preceding their election members of The United Methodist Church and shall have been active
participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election.
If the lay membership should number less than the clergy members of the annual conference, the
annual conference shall, by its own formula, provide for the election of additional lay members to equalize
lay and clergy membership of the annual conference.
Rationale
III. (¶ 32) The proposed amendment removes the connotation that leadership training is only about
preaching in order to develop skills and enhance the spiritual gifts of the laity.
Vote Count
YES: 709 NO: 35
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – IV
Tampa, Florida, the following Constitutional Amendment was adopted by a recorded vote of 848 Yes, 57
No (Calendar Item 207, DCA p. 2431). It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote.
In the 2008 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 40, Article IV, (2012 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 40, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete the first two words, “Changes in” and following “episcopal areas” delete “may be effected” and
add “shall be determined” and after “and the central conferences” add “The authority of jurisdictional
and central conferences provided herein is not circumscribed or limited by the authority provided to the
College of Bishops to arrange a plan of episcopal supervision.”
The number, names, and boundaries of the annual conferences and episcopal areas shall be determined by the jurisdictional conferences in the United States of America and by the central conferences
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outside the United States of America according to the provisions under the respective powers and pursuant to the respective structures of the jurisdictional and the central conferences. The authority of
jurisdictional and central conferences provided herein is not circumscribed or limited by the authority
provided to the College of Bishops to arrange a plan of episcopal supervision.
Rationale
IV. (¶ 40) The proposed amendment gives the power of boundary decisions to jurisdictional and
central conferences, bodies that include lay persons.
Vote Count
YES: 695 NO: 36
B. Regular Resolutions
Resolutions printed herein were adopted
at 2013 Annual Conference
Prayer
WHEREAS, JESUS is The Supreme Model of praying to GOD THE FATHER (Matthew 6:9-13;
Luke 5:12-16; John 17:1-26), and
WHEREAS, JESUS paid the price of time of praying to GOD THE FATHER, morning and evening
(Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12), and
WHEREAS, the praying of JESUS TO GOD THE FATHER shows victories in The Kingdom of
God (Matthew 14:19-21; Mark 5:1-20; John 11:38-45), and
WHEREAS, JESUS shows us to be persistent in praying to GOD THE FATHER (Matthew 7:7-11;
Luke 18:1-8), and
WHEREAS, THE HOLY SPIRIT and JESUS pray to GOD THE FATHER in our behalf (Romans
8:26; 8:34), and
WHEREAS, faithful praying by the disciples of JESUS, His mother, His brothers, and some devoted
women helped to spark a flaming Pentecost and powerful Church (Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-47), and
WHEREAS, praying to GOD THE FATHER as JESUS prayed is a way of showing dependence upon
the HOLY SPIRIT (Luke 4:1-5), and
WHEREAS, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. would welcome our prayers for his many needs and for
his family, and
WHEREAS, all our clergy with their families, all our laity with their families, and all our children
and youth are standing in need of praying, and
WHEREAS, the vital power of prayer has long been a tradition and discipline of all of those clergy
and lay whose lives have been influenced by Rev. Johnny A. Dinas, who historically has presented this
petition,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That we continue our noon daily prayer time for The United Methodist Church in Mississippi
and beyond; whether our prayers are several seconds, minutes or longer in THE NAME OF JESUS: and
that we depend upon THE HOLY SPIRIT to direct us in our praying for THE BODY OF CHRIST, and
2. That we earnestly ask our HEAVENLY FATHER’S help for the continued recovery and restoration
of our brothers, sisters, youth, children and churches effected by the many storms, and
3. That we ask our pastors to inform The Church briefly from time to time about the 12:00 p.m.
hour, urging their praying and
4. That any time during the last two weeks prior to Annual Conference each pastoral charge have
some type of prayer meeting GLORIFYING GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON, AND GOD THE
HOLY SPIRIT: asking His help as we face Annual Conference with faith, hope and love; and to give
power to live the life of CHRIST in the world.
Rev. Arthur R. (Trey) Harper, III
Eupora First United Methodist Church
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Housing/Rental Allowance
For Retired and Disabled Ministers
WHEREAS, the religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church has and functions
through ministers of the Gospel who are ordained or licensed; and
WHEREAS, the practice of The United Methodist Church is to provide a parsonage or a rental
allowance as part of the gross compensation for each of its active ordained or licensed ministers; and
WHEREAS, pensions paid to retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers of The United
Methodist Church are considered as deferred compensation and are paid to said retired and disabled
ordained or licensed ministers in consideration of previous active service; and
WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized that the Mississippi Annual Conference
is the appropriate organization to designate a housing/rental allowance for retired and disabled ordained
or licensed ministers who are members of this conference;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. An amount not to exceed 100 percent of the pension payments received during the year of 2014 be
and is hereby designated as a rental/housing allowance for each retired and disabled ordained or licensed
minister of The United Methodist Church who is or was a member of the Mississippi Conference at the
time of his or her retirement;
2. This rental/housing allowance shall apply to each retired and disabled ordained or licensed
min¬ister who has been granted the retired relation or placed on disability leave by the Mississippi
Conference and whose name and relationship to the conference is recorded in the Journal of the
Mississippi Conference and in other appropriate records maintained by the conference;
3. The pension payment to which this rental/housing allowance applies shall be the pension
pay¬ment resulting from all service of such retired and disabled ordained or licensed minister from all
employment by any local church, annual conference, or institution of The United Methodist Church,
or of any former denomination that is now a part of The United Methodist Church, or from any other
employer who employed the minister to perform services related to the ministry and who elected to make
contributions to the pension funds of The United Methodist Church for such retired minister’s pension.
Reverend Tim Prather, Chairperson, Board of Pension
David Stotts, CPA, Conference Benefit Officer
Resolution To Establish Limited Service Churches
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Annual Conference has many churches with fewer than forty members
averaging less than twenty people in worship; and
WHEREAS, many of these churches are struggling for survival and are losing the battle on number
of members and attendees by death and other causes; and
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Conference wants to be sensitive to the needs and wishes of the people
who love their church and desire to see the church buildings remain as a witness to God’s presence in
their communities; and
WHEREAS, a category of “Limited Service Churches” has been successfully used in the PeninsulaDelaware Conference of the United Methodist Church since 1973;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a category of “Limited Service Churches” be established
within the bounds of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church based upon
the following guidelines:
1. All salaries and monies connected with the District and Annual Conference are removed.
2. The church drops out of the listing of churches to which pastors are appointed and shall be
assigned to a charge conference of record to which a designated committee shall report annually. The
Mississippi Conference Journal shall contain a listing of “Limited Service Churches” that includes the
district in which the church building is located, the name and location of the church, and the year in
which the church was placed on limited service, so that proper records will show the historic continuity
of these churches.
3. The only services to be held in “Limited Service Churches” are weddings, funerals, homecomings
or other special occasions.
4. One or more special services a year may be held with an offering received to be used for the upkeep
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of the building.
5. The remaining members of the “Limited Service Churches” may either transfer their membership to become affiliate members of another United Methodist Church for regular worship and church
involvement or may keep their membership in the limited service church.
6. The members shall become a special committee reporting to a nearby Charge Conference. This
committee shall plan with the pastor of the nearby Charge Conference for weddings, funerals, and special
services. The committee shall report each year to the nearby Charge Conference the number of services
held, money received and expended, membership and other items as needed.
7. The designation of “Limited Service Churches” allows the possibility that, should population
shifts bring new people into the area, the Mississippi Annual Conference may resume regular service is
in the church.
8. Churches seeking Limited Service status shall submit the following to the Annual Conference
through the District Superintendent:
a. A copy of the deed for the property
b. Specific directions for locating the property from a major highway
c. An 8”x10” photograph of the church building
d. A list of members and the church(es) to which their membership is transferred or to which
affiliate membership is assigned
9. The Charge Conference to which a Limited Service Church is assigned will furnish the District
Superintendent with the names of persons assigned by the Charge Conference to oversee the maintenance of buildings and grounds during the conference year. When there are no longer persons to be found
for this responsibility, the Charge Conference may recommend to the District Superintendent that the
property be declared abandoned.
10. Where conditions exist that indicate the buildings are no longer property maintained and where
no report to the Charge Conference is made giving valid reasons for the continuation of Limited Service
Status, the District Superintendent may bring the property before the Annual Conference to declare it
abandoned without further consultation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all actions related to limited service churches shall be subject to
the approval of the local church conference, the cabinet, and the bishop;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no church shall be compelled to become a limited service church
without the approval of the local church conference
Submitted by the 2013 Appointive Cabinet
Guidelines For Establishing “Preaching Stations”
In The Mississippi Annual Conference
BE IT RESOLVED that the Missisippi Annual Conference adopt the following guidelines for the
establishment of preaching stations within the bounds of the Conference:
1. A “Preaching Station” is a church with minimal membership that is not growing or demon¬strating
the ability to pay Pension Invoices and Mission Shares as determined by the District Superintendent.
2. The “Preaching Station” will be listed among the appointments as being served by a supply pastor.
3. All salary, Conference and District Mission Shares and Pension Invoices are to be discontinued,
and any income directed to revitalization of the “Preaching Station.”
4. Sunday services will continue under the supervision of the District Committee on Lay Ministries
or by other means as determined by the District Superintendent.
5. An Elder will be assigned to assist with essential pastoral needs requiring clergy.
6. There will be an annual evaluation coordinated by the Superintendent in conjunction with
the District Board of Church Location and Building or other such district groups, and, when it appears
feasible, the “Preaching Station” will resume ministry with an appointed salary and Mission Share and
Pension Invoice obligations with an assigned number.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all actions related to preaching stations shall be subject to the
approval of the local church conference, the cabinet, and the bishop;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no church shall be compelled to become a preaching station
without the approval of the local church conference.
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Vital Congregation Task Force
WHEREAS, the Parish and Community Ministries and New Church Development Committee of
the Mississippi Annual
Conference has from time to time not expended all of their designated non mission share funds; and
WHEREAS, those funds are deposited into the MS United Methodist Foundation annually by
the conference treasurer
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. When designated non mission share funds remain unspent in the MS Conference Annual Budget
for the areas of Parish and Community Ministries and New Church Development beginning with the
calendar year 2013 and forward, that said funds be placed in an interest-bearing account at the MS United
Methodist Foundation under the name of the Vital Congregation Task Force and
2. That an eight-member committee, known as the “Vital Congregation Task Force,” be selected
to administer said funds for “approved” projects related to the ministries of the Annual Conference
Committees and or groups. It will be composed of representatives of:
a. New Church Development (1 member)
b. Revitalization (1 member)
c. Small Membership Church (1 member)
d. District Mission Secretary (1 member)
e. CF&A (2 members)
f. the Cabinet (2 members)
3. That the purpose of the Vital Congregation Task Force shall be to assist congregations in the
Conference to become vital by providing funding for unique mission projects that the committee deems
to be examples of “Bright Spots of Ministry.” Grants are to be utilized for ministries that assist a church/
charge in becoming vital congregations based upon the areas of ministry as emphasized in the MS
Conference’s “The Power of We.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Vital Congregation Task Force begin its ministry July 1,
2013 and continue until Annual Conference determines it is no longer needed and that the designated
reserve funds on hand December 31, 2012 be transferred to that account.
Increase Annual Conference Per Diem
WHEREAS, the annual conference shall provide per diem expenses for equalizing delegates, and
WHEREAS, The Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall provide funding for the
expenses of the Annual Conference, and
WHEREAS, the annual conferenceper diem paid in 2004 was fifty dollars ($50.00) per night for
lodging when staying in a motel/lhotel and five dollars ($5.00) per meal, and
WHEREAS, the annual conference per diem set for 2013 is fifty dollars ($50.00) per night for lodging when staying in a motellhotel and five dollars ($5.00) per meal, and
WHEREAS, the annual conference per diem has not increased for more than ten years, and
WHEREAS, the cost of motels/hotels and meals halved increase over the past ten years,
BE IT RESOLVED, that The Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church,
meeting in Jackson, MS, 2013, set the annual conference per diem at sixty dollars ($60.00) per night for
lodging when staying in a motel/hotel and ten dollars ($10.00) per meal.
Submitted by Fitzgerald Lovett, Pastor, New Zion UMC,
and Rev. James McRee, Retired member of Conference
On the Existence of the Death Penalty in Mississippi
WHEREAS, since the 1956 General Conference, the United Methodist Church has held that “We
believe the death penalty denies the power of Christ to redeem, restore and transform all human beings.
The United Methodist Church is deeply concerned about crime throughout the world and the value
of any life taken by a murder or homicide. We believe all human life is sacred and created by God and
therefore, we must see all human life as significant and valuable. When governments implement the
death penalty (capital punishment), then the life of the convicted person is devalued and all possibility of
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change in that person’s life ends. We believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and that the possibility of
reconciliation with Christ comes through repentance. This gift of reconciliation is offered to all individuals without exception and gives all life new dignity and sacredness. For this reason, we oppose the death
penalty (capital punishment) and urge its elimination from all criminal codes;” and
WHEREAS, the death penalty is often referred to as a deterrent for violent crime however, FBI
statistics reveal that states with the death penalty have experienced an 18% to 46% higher murder rate
since 1991 than states without the death penalty; and
WHEREAS, the death penalty has not been applied equally in Mississippi in regards to race and sex.
A woman has not been executed in Mississippi since 1944 and of the 21 executions since 1974, 15 have
been white males; and
WHEREAS, three people (Larry Fisher, Sabrina Butler, and Kennedy Brewer) have been exonerated
from death row in Mississippi after being acquitted or having charges dismissed after spending a combined
18 years on death row for crimes they didn’t commit; and
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Supreme Court can be unwilling to hear new evidence proving innocence as Kennedy Brewer was denied a new trial by the Mississippi Supreme Court despite DNA evidence
tying another suspect to the crime and only received a new trial after a judge in Lowndes County ordered
it. Brewer was exonerated through the same DNA evidence in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mississippi has no board in place to make clemency recommendations to the Governor
and a Mississippi Governor has not pardoned a death row inmate since the return of the death penalty
in 1976.
WHEREAS, the Innocence Project reports over 200 people have been exonerated using DNA evidence since 2000 and 188 of the 200 have been African-American.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United
Methodist Church call on Governor Phil Bryant and the members of the Mississippi Legislature to work
towards the abolishment of the death penalty in Mississippi,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent by the Annual Conference to
Chris Epps, Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Jim Hood, Attorney General for
the State of Mississippi, and Phil Bryant, Governor for the State of Mississippi;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we as an Annual Conference commit to being a strong voice
for the abolition of the death penalty within Mississippi and the entire United States as called for in the
Book of Discipline;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be released to all media outlets
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that we call upon Bishop James Swanson to initiate ecumenical
conversation with denominational leaders within the State of Mississippi towards the abolishment of the
death penalty in Mississippi.
Submitted by: Shawn Foles, Justin White, Austin Hoyle, Ann Mesner,
Lance Presley, Paige Presley, Joe Reiff, and Elaine Talbott
Passed by vote count: 372 for; 341 against
C. Property
McNair United Methodist Church
Brookhaven District
WHEREAS, the McNair United Methodist Church has faithfully served God and its community
for many years; and
WHEREAS, the remaining members of the McNair United Methodist Church met in a duly called
Church Conference on August 26, 2012 and voted to discontinue the congregation effective September
3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and Cabinet of the Mississippi Conference
of the United Methodist Church;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, declares the McNair
United Methodist Church to be discontinued;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of McNair United Methodist Church be transferred to the congregation of their choice;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the title to McNair United Methodist Church property shall
be transferred to the Trustees of the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
for sale or disposition of the property, the building, and contents of the building as they shall determine, reserving mineral rights, if any there be, for the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United
Methodist Church, and the proceeds from such disposition be assigned to the New Church Development
Commission in the Mississippi Annual Conference.
Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop
Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet
Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet
Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church
Brookhaven District
WHEREAS, the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church has faithfully served God and its community for many years; and
WHEREAS, the remaining members of the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church met in a
duly called Church Conference on June 17, 2012 and voted to discontinue the congregation effective
June 17, 2012; and
WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and Cabinet of the Mississippi Conference
of the United Methodist Church;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, declares the Mount
Pleasant United Methodist Church to be discontinued;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church be
transferred to the congregation of their choice;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the title to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church property shall be transferred to the Trustees of the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist
Church for sale or disposition of the property, the building, and contents of the building as they shall
determine, reserving mineral rights, if any there be, for the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United
Methodist Church, and the proceeds from such disposition be assigned to the New Church Development
Commission in the Mississippi Annual Conference.
For the congregation: Hazel K. Carson, Administrative Chair
Rev. John Branning
Dr. H. Wayne Webster, District Superintendent
Rev. Henderson Rasberry, Chair of Conference Trustees
Conway United Methodist Church
WHEREAS, the Conway United Methodist Church, East Jackson District, has faithfully served God
and its members and its community for many years, and
WHEREAS, the remaining members of the Conway United Methodist Church met in a duly called
Charge Conference June 2, 2013 and voted to discontinue functioning as a United Methodist church;
and
WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and Cabinet of The Mississippi
Conference of The United Methodist Church;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The Mississippi Conference, in session June 7-9, 2013
declares the Conway United Methodist Church to be discontinued;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the church property and buildings be deeded to the Conway
Cemetery Association, upon verification of its status as a 501.C3 entity.
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Flowood United Methodist Church
WHEREAS, the Flowood United Methodist Church, East Jackson District, has faithfully served God
and its members and its community for many years, and
WHEREAS, the remaining members of the Flowood United Methodist Church in a duly called
Charge Conference June 2, 2013 voted to discontinue functioning as. a United Methodist church; and
WHEREAS, the resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, in session June 7-9,
2013, declares the Flowood United Methodist Church to be discontinued;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the church property and buildings be transferred to the Trustees
of The Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, and funds remaining, mission shares and
benefits having been paid in full through 2013, be transferred to the Conference Trustees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining members’ church memberships be moved to a
United Methodist Church of their choice.
Bishop James E. Swanson
Mike Hicks, Dean of Cabinet
Billy Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet
Morton: Ebenezer United Methodist Church
WHEREAS, the Morton: Ebenezer United Methodist Church- has ceased to be used, kept or maintained as a place of divine worship, as confirmed in a conference November 13, 2013, and its property
having been sold to the Fannie Byrd family;.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Morton: Ebenezer United Methodist Church be declared
abandoned by The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church, in session June 7-9, 2013;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such members as may remain be transferred to a United
Methodist Church of their choice, and any remaining funds, mission shares and pension benefits having
been paid in full through 2013, be given to the East Jackson District of The Mississippi Conference of
The United Methodist Church.
Shelby United Methodist Church
Greenwood District
and
WHEREAS, Shelby United Methodist Church has faithfully served the community for many years;
WHEREAS, membership has declined to the point that continuation is financially impossible; and
WHEREAS the Charge Conference of the Greenwood District voted on December 31, 2012, to
discontinue services and to declare themselves officially closed; and
WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and a majority of the Cabinet of the
Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, in session June 6 - 9,
2013, declares Shelby United Methodist Church in the Greenwood District to be discontinued; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of Shelby United Methodist Church transfer their
membership to Merigold UMC, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the ownership and title of Shelby United Methodist be transferred to the Mississippi Conference.
Diane Elliot, Pastor
Lyle Dilworth
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Brooklyn United Methodist Church
WHEREAS, after long years of faithful service to God and the community, the Brooklyn United
Methodist Church due to a decline in membership and finances is no longer able to maintain its ministry;
and
WHEREAS, a called church conference was held Tuesday, December 4, 2012, and
WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the majority of the Cabinet of the
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mississippi Annual Conference declares the Brooklyn
United Methodist Church to be discontinued effective December 31, 2012;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members of Brooklyn United Methodist Church
be transferred to Dixie United Methodist Church;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all historical documents be transferred to the Conference Office
of Archives and History;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the memorial fund established in the name of Daniel P. Gray
by their Children and Grandchildren in the amount of $7,000 be transferred to the United Methodist
Children’s Home.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Trustees of Brooklyn United Methodist Church dispose of
all property and assets as directed by the officers of the church with final proceeds being used to establish
a Scholarship Fund at the United Methodist Foundation of Mississippi in the name of Brooklyn United
Methodist Church.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Jefferson Davis County
WHEREAS, after almost 200 years of faithful service to God and the community, the Mt. Zion
United Methodist Church is no longer able to serve as an active congregation; and
WHEREAS, a called Charge Conference was held Monday, December 17, 2012, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mississippi Annual Conference declares the Mt. Zion
United Methodist Church to be discontinued effective June 9, 2013;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
be transferred to Carson United Methodist Church;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all historical documents be transferred to the Conference Office
of Archives and History;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Trustees of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church transfer all
property and assets to the Mt. Zion Cemetery Association.
Desoto United Methodist Church
Meridian District
WHEREAS, The Desoto United Methodist Church, located in Clarke County, Mississippi, has had
a long and proud history, and
WHEREAS, The charge conference of the Desoto United Methodist Church voted on April 21,
2013, to close the church and thereby, voted to discontinue the church, and
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WHEREAS, The district superintendent has recommended discontinuance of Desoto UMC and a
transfer of its membership which has not been placed elsewhere within four months after closure to the
Quitman First United Methodist Church, and
WHEREAS, the district superintendent has recommended that the property be sold or transferred
by the conference Board of Trustees with the mineral rights being reserved for the Mississippi Annual
Conference, and:
WHEREAS, said church holds a one third interest in the charge parsonage, they desire that their
share be given to the remaining two churches, Hopewell and Crandall.
WHEREAS, the consent to the discontinuance has been granted by the presiding bishop and a
majority of the district superintendents and the district board of church location and building, and all
proper disciplinary requirements having been complied with:
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED. That the Desoto United Methodist Church be discontinued
effective July 1, 2013, and the property be assumed by the Annual Conference Board of Trustees while
retaining the mineral rights for the Mississippi Conference, United Methodist Church . The proceeds
of the sale of the church property is designated to be donated to be split between the United Methodist
Children’s home and the Mississippi Choctaw Mission. The remaining churches on the charge will
receive Desoto UMC’s interest in the jointly owned parsonage in equal shares.
Meridian: Bonita United Methodist Church
Meridian District
WHEREAS, The Bonita United Methodist Church, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, has
had a long and proud history, and
WHEREAS, The charge conference of the Bonita United Methodist Church voted on April 7, 2013,
to close the church and thereby, voted to discontinue the church, and
WHEREAS, The District superintendent has recommended discontinuance of Bonita UMC and a
transfer of its memberships which has not been placed elsewhere by the member within four months after
closure to the Marion United Methodist Church, and
WHEREAS, the district superintendent has recommended that the real and personal property be
transferred to the Meridian District Board of Trustees for disposition or transfer of said property with the
mineral rights being reserved for the Mississippi Annual Conference, and
WHEREAS, the consent to the discontinuance has been granted by the presiding bishop and a
majority of the district superintendents and the district board of church location and building, and all
proper disciplinary requirements having been complied with
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED. That the Bonita United Methodist Church be discontinued
effective July 1, 2013, and the property be transferred to the Meridian District Board of Trustees while
retaining the mineral rights for the Mississippi Conference, United Methodist Church.
Mt Carmel United Methodist Church
New Albany District
WHEREAS, the Mt Carmel United Methodist Church has existed since 1853 in Alcorn County,
Mississippi offering the Gospel of Jesus Christ to its open-country Mt Carmel Community; and
WHEREAS, over the last forty years the demographics of the area have drastically changed reducing
the population of the community and the membership of the church; and
WHEREAS, the Mt Carmel UMC has not been used for regular United Methodist worship services
since 2009; and
WHEREAS, the last two surviving resident members met in a Charge Conference called by the New
Albany District Superintendent on Monday, June 25, 2012; and
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WHEREAS, the duly authorized Charge Conference of the Mt Carmel United Methodist Church
did receive and approve a motion that the Mt Carmel UMC be closed and cease to exist as a United
Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, the duly authorized Charge Conference of said church did receive and approve a
motion for the properties of said church by Transfer of Deed be given to the Mt Carmel Community
Cemetery Association;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bishop and Cabinet of The Mississippi Conference of
The United Methodist Church as authorized by The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church
give consent to the closure of the Mt Carmel United Methodist Church effective July 31, 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bishop and Cabinet of The Mississippi Conference of The
United Methodist Church as heretofore authorized give consent that the properties of the closed Mt
Carmel UMC be conveyed by deed to the Mt Cannel Community Cemetery Association; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all expenses of said property conveyance be borne by the receiving organization.
Approved on: July 23, 2012
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Resident Bishop
John C. Moore, New Albany District Superintendent
Pass Christian United Methodist Church
Seashore District
WHEREAS, after long years of faithful service to God and the community, the Pass Christian
United Methodist Church due to a decline in membership and finances is no longer able to maintain its
ministry; and
WHEREAS, a called church conference was held on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 1:30; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference declares the Pass
Christian United Methodist Church to be discontinued effective June 30, 2013; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining members of Pass Christian United Methodist
Church be transferred to First United Methodist Church, Long Beach, MS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the land and property, including the parsonage located at 203
Oak Park Drive, Pass Christian, MS 39571 be vested in the Seashore District Board of Trustees, and that
the cash on hand, including any Certificates of Deposit, will vest in said association for the upkeep of
the property.
Robinsonville UMC
Senatobia District
WHEREAS, Robinsonville United Methodist Church has faithfully served God and its community
for one hundred sixteen years; and
WHEREAS, the membership and attendance at Robinsonville United Methodist Church has been
steadily declining over the past several years; and
WHEREAS, they are not able to sustain the financial obligations; and
WHEREAS, the remaining members of the Robinsonville United Methodist Church located in the
Senatobia District of the Mississippi Annual Conference met in a special Church Conference on Sunday,
December 9, 2012, to discontinue the congregation effective December 31, 2012.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist
Church in session in Jackson, Mississippi, June 7-9, 2013, declare the Robinsonville United Methodist
Church discontinued; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members be transferred to Eudora United Methodist
Church; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the property and furnishing of the Robinsonville United
Methodist Church be transferred to the trusteeship of the Senatobia District of the United Methodist
Church, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proceeds from the sale of the building and property be
designated in equal amounts to the New Church Development Fund in the Senatobia District and the
Mississippi Conference.
December 9, 2012
Andy Ray, Senatobia District Superintendent
Resolution of Merger
Broadacres United Methodist Church and Central United
Methodist Church Starkville District
WHEREAS Broadacres United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church of
Columbus MS, after prayerful consideration, approved by vote at their individual church conferences on
April 24, 2013, to merge
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Central United Methodist Church, Columbus, MS and
Broadacres United Methodist Church, Columbus, MS merge effective June 16, 2013 in accordance with
¶ 2546 of The 2012 Book of Discipline to form Covenant United Methodist Church.
The plan of merger will include the following terms: Covenant United Methodist Church will meet
at 618 31st Avenue North, Columbus, Mississippi. Covenant United Methodist Church will assume all
responsibility, maintenance, and liability for the property.
Any future decisions about the church property, formerly known as Central United Methodist
Church, will be the responsibility of the successor church, Covenant United Methodist Church, and the
Starkville District.
In accordance with The 2012 Book of Discipline (¶ 2546.5), Covenant United Methodist Church will
maintain all necessary archival material and records of Broadacres United Methodist Church and Central
United Methodist Church.
All current members of Central and Broadacres United Methodist Churches will be assumed by the
Covenant United Methodist Church membership, unless they indicate their desire to move membership
to another church prior to June 16, 2013.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the first worship service will be held Sunday, July 16, 2013.
New Covenant United Methodist Church, Byram
WHEREAS, the New Covenant United Methodist Church, Byrarn, in a Called Charge Conference,
unanimously expressed a desire to cease functioning as a United Methodist church, and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the Called Charge Conference and by its authority the church buildings and property have been sold, and the financial assets, after fulfilling all outstanding obligations
and indebtedness and having paid Mission Shares, have been turned over to The Mississippi Annual
Conference for new church development, and
WHEREAS, the church has ceased having services of divine worship or other congregational activities,
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United
Methodist Church, in session June 7-9, 2013, declares the New Covenant United Methodist Church,
Byram, to be discontinued.
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Clinton, Mississippi
WHEREAS, the St. John’s United Methodist Church, Clinton, Mississippi, West Jackson District,
has faithfully served God and its members and its community as a vital and vibrant community of faith
for more than forty years; and
WHEREAS, the remaining members of the St. John’s United Methodist Church, in a duly
announced Called Charge Conference, June 8, 2013, voted to discontinue functioning as a United
Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, the resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, in session June 7-9,
2013, declares the St. John’s United Methodist Church to be discontinued;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the church property be transferred to the Trustees of The
Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church for disposition, with proceeds to be used for
new church starts.
Satartia United Methodist Church
WHEREAS, the Satartia United Methodist Church, Satartia, Mississippi, in Yazoo County, has
served God, its members, and the community faithfully and well, as proclaimers of the Gospel of Christ
and servants of God’s love, for more than 140 years, and
WHEREAS, in recent years attendance and membership have declined, and, despite repeated and
diligent efforts on the part of the congregation to reverse them, the declines have continued, and
WHEREAS, the remaining members of the congregation, after prayerful consideration, have concluded that they are unable to perform the ministries they would like to perform, and believe that it is
time to transition to other phases in the life of the church, and
WHEREAS, the remaining members of the congregation met in a duly called Local Church
Conference, April 25, 2013, and voted in that conference to discontinue functions as a United Methodist
Church, and
WHEREAS, said resolution is in harmony with Discipline provisions, and has the consent of the
Bishop and Cabinet of The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church, now,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, in session June 7 - 9,
2013, declares the Satartia United Methodist Church to be discontinued; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Church property and buildings be transferred to the Mt.
Olivet United Methodist Church, and the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, for disposition of
the property and assets, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that ownership of the house and property located in Satartia,
Mississippi, owned solely by Satartia United Methodist Church, presently used as a parsonage for pastors
of Satartia, Mt. Olivet, and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches, be transferred and deeded jointly
to Mt. Olivet and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches, for continued use as a parsonage for Mt.
Olivet and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches, and
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BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mineral rights for the church building and property
be reserved for The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Changes in Charge Lines
Brookhaven: Mt Salem and St. Mary’s United Methodist Churches are joined in the Mt. Salem-St
Mary’s charge.
Meridian: Cleveland charge will consist of Mt. Pleasant, Clark’s Chapel and Hopewell. Big Oak will
stand alone. The Quitman: Grace- St. John Charge is separated into: St. John UMC and Quitman: Grace
UMC. Meridian:Haven -St. Mark charge will be divided and shall become Meridian:Haven UMC, and
Daleville: St. Mark UMC. The former Desoto Charge shall now be known as the Crandall-Hopewell
charge.
New Albany: Remove Asbury from the Baldwyn-Asbury Charge to stand alone as the Asbury Charge
and the Baldwyn First Charge. Remove Hopewell and Indian Springs to each stand alone as the Hopewell
Charge and the Indian Springs Charge.
Seashore: Antioch, Pine Grove, and New Zion shall combine to form the Antioch, Pine Grove and
New Zion charge.
Senatobia: The Panola Charge will be known as Cold Springs, Mt. Olivet, Terza Charge. Fountainhead
and Byhalia First will be placed together to become the Byhalia/Fountainhead Charge.
Tupelo: Big Hill and New Chapel, Plantersville will stand alone. Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel Charge to be
separated into Grady’s Chapel UMC and Tranquil UMC.
West Jackson: Silver City will be transferred to the Greenwood District from West Jackson District.
Louise UMC will stand alone.
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Section VIII
Conference Directory
A. Clergy, Diaconals, Deconesses
Ministerial Service Records and Directory
Appointment Codes
DM –Diaconal Minister
DR –Retired Diaconal Minister
AF –Affiliate Member
AM –Associate Member
PD – Probationary Deacon
FD – Deacon in Full Connection
FE –Elder in Full Connection
PE – Probationary Elder
OA –Associate Member of
Other Annual Conference
OD – Deacon Member of
OE –Elder Member of
OP – Probationary Member of
OF – Full Member of Other
Annual Conference
RD –Retired Deacon in
Full Connection
RE –Retired Full Elder
RA –Retired Associate Member
RP –Retired Probationary
Member
RL –Retired Local Pastor
FL – Full-Time Local Pastor
PL – Part-Time Local Pastor
LP –Other Local Pastor
LM –Certified Lay Minister
SY –Other Supplies – GCFA
needs to receive information
on assigned pastors
Ethnicity Codes
AA –African American
AsA –Asian American
HA –Hispanic American
ME – Multi Ethnic
NA –Native American
Ot –Other
WA – White American
1. Clergy Members of Conference
Abrams,Carolyn Ann (Robert Lee): (FE) (AA) 01/07/49. PM-92; D-92; FC-95; E-95. Wiggins:
H.A. Brown Memorial, 93-08; Family Leave, 06/08/08-10; Incapacity Leave, 10- . 324 Emerson Drive,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 583-0390 .
Abrams,Robert Lee (Carolyn): (RE) (AA) 02/01/49. Retired. 324 Emerson Drive, Hattiesburg, MS
39401. (601) 583-0390 .
Alexander,Martha Ann: (FE) (AA) 12/06/49. PM-97; D-97; E-00; FC-00. Louisville: Wesley/Maple
Springs, 98-2000; Mt. Pleasant/New Church/Middlebrook/Galloway Assoc., 2000-04; Middlebrook,
00-07; Operation Shoestring (Staff), 07-13; Barksdale Foundation, 13- . 316Waterfall Way, Clinton, MS
39056. (601) 488-4373
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Alman,Rex (Zexa): (RE) (WA) 09/07/26. Retired. 5012 6th Pl, Meridian, MS 39305. / (601) 4836005 .
Altman,Mervyn Jonathan (Carol Lynette): (FE) (WA) 09/26/59. PM-85; D-85; E-88; FC-88. Garrett
Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL, 85-86; Foxworth-Kokomo, 86-87; Meridian, Wesley,
87-90/Union-Mt. Zion 89-90, Iuka, 90-93, Lyons/Jonestown, 93-94; Elain (North Arkansas), 94-96;
Methodist Medical Center, 96-01; Central MS Medical Ctr. 01-04; Belzoni: First-Swiftown, 04-05;
Mount Olive, 05-06. Ovett, 05-07. Moselle, 06-07; Voluntary Leave, 07-09; Lodebar (1/2 Time), 09- .
107 Church Street, Pelahatchie, MS 39145. / (601) 845-8012 jaltman@netdoor.com.
Anderson,Lynne Elizabeth (William Jeff): (PL) (WA) 09/05/59. Porterville, 99-2000; Daleville
Associate/Wesley Foundation MCC, 2000-02; Pleasant Grove & MCC Wesley, 02-6/30/12; Pleasant
Grove, 6/30/12- . 11101 Gilbert Joyner Rd, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 480-1210/ (601) 737-5265
Anderson,Robert Mark (Melinda): (FE) (WA) 06/16/64. PM-89; D-89; E-92; FC-92. Rienzi-Blythe’s
Chapel, 84-85; Ebenezer/Hebron/Coxburg, 85-87; Millsaps College, 85-87; Student, Candler School of
Theology, 87-90; Grenada, St. John’s, 90-92; Friendship, 92-95; Verona/Palmetto, 95-99; Jumpertown,
99-02; Oak Grove, 02-11; Hernando, 11- . 1890 Mt Pleasant Rd, Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 429-7026
/ (662) 429-4324 mark.anderson@hernandoumc.org.
Anderson,Samuel Napoleon (Viera Jean): (FL) (AA) 07/01/43. Grenada: Vincent, 05-07; Meridian
Parish, 07-. 4820 25th St, Meridian, MS 39307. / (601) 693-1588 AndersonSN1@gmail.com.
Anthony, Ronald: (PL) Shuqualak: Asbury, 3/23/13-. 188 Robin Street, Columbus, MS 39702 (662)
364-2841
Appel,Kurt Thomas (Claudia): (FE) (WA) 02/09/64. PM-95; D-95; E-98; FC-98. Gulfport, First
Associate, 95-99; Pass Christian/Long Beach: Christ, 99-04; Cargill Associates, 04- ; Long Beach: Christ,
04/08/11- . 2369 Park Place Dr, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 897-1625 / (228) 897-1625 mskurt@aol.com.
Armstrong,Robert N (Gail M): (FL) (WA) 11/05/48. Pleasant Hill-Thornton, 00-05, Mount OlivetSatartia-Wesley Chapel, 05-09; Iuka North, 09-13, Washington-Church Hill, 13- . 814 Highway 61 N
Natchez, MS 39210. (601) 597-2677. armstr1@bellsouth.net.
Armstrong,Terri Kay: (FE) (WA) 01/03/63. PM-90; D-90; E-93; FC-93. Methodist Hospital, Memphis,
90-91; Eudora First, 90-92; Caswell Springs (assoc), 92-94; Methodist Hospital, Memphis, 94-97; Family
Leave, 97-98; Traceway Retirement Community, 98. 1103 Nixon Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 844-1441
x1002 / (662) 844-4727 tarmstrong@mss.org.
Arrington,Donald Ray (Grace): (PL) (AA) 04/26/55. Memphis, 94-97; Family Leave, 97-98; Amory:
St. James/Spruell Chapel, 02-09; Spruell Chapel, 09-11; Aberdeen: St. Peter (Assoc), 11- . 612 Cox St,
Amory, MS 38821. (662) 651-4990 / (662) 256-3481 rev_arringtond@yahoo.com.
Artmann,Thomas Elton Jr (Paula): (FE) (WA) 12/07/53. PM-88; D-88; E-90; FC-90. Clinton First,
Associate, -90; Jackson, Christ, Associate, 90-96; Magee, 96-2000; Hattiesburg: Heritage, 00. 3 Baracuda
Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 261-3371 / (601) 264-4472 Tartmann@aol.com.
Ash,John Lowry III (Lenore): (RE) (WA) 08/07/24. Retired. 7401 Blackmon Road, Apt. 1801,
Columbus, GA 31909. (706) 569-1762 .
Ashford,Anthony Alexander: (PE) (AA) 02/28/60. PE 11. Columbus Circuit, 03-11, Forrest Charge,
11- . 508 E 4th Street, Forest, MS 39074. (601) 469-3745 / (601) 469-7958 lynchchapel@att.net.
Ashton,Loye B.: (FD) (WA) . Trans. From New England Conf., 07. Tougaloo College (Professor), 07- .
51 Roundtree Circle, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 977-7944 loyeashton@gmail.com.
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Assink,Michael Lynn (Cindy): (PL) (WA) 04/17/51. Barlow, 93- . 2219 Norton-Assink Rd NW,
Wesson, MS 39191. (601) 892-3770 / (601) 833-4187 .
Atchison,William Floyd (Glenae): (FE) (WA) 12/07/55. D in Prob. 02. Sartartia, 91-95; Mt. Pleasant,
95-96; Independence/Hebron, 96-98; Hickory Flat, 98-2000; Bethlehem, 2000-2003; Fletchers ChapelBethany, 03-08; Felder, 08- ; McComb: Pearl River Charge, 08- . 1061 Campground Circle, Summitt, MS
39120. (601) 684-8797 / (601) 249-4444 skip@out-tech.net.
Atkins,Charles Thomas (Mary Jo): (FE) (WA) 10/18/51. XFER from Dekotas AC-98; Pisgah, 97-01;
Star-Braxton 01–02; Greenville: First, 02-05; Columbia: First, 05-09; Como-Wesley Chapel, 09- . PO Box
277, Como, MS 38619. (662) 526-5256 / (662) 526-9225 ctatkins51@yahoo.com.
Ayers, Margaret: (OF)
Bailey,Elisha Allen Jr (Ethel Lavell): (RE) (WA) 08/02/21. Retired. Indianola: First, 98- . PO Box 86,
Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 887-4446 / (662) 887-3505 .
Bailey,Grady Sullivan Jr (Jennie): (RE) (WA) 08/18/38. Retired. 96 Holmar Drive, Brandon, MS
39047. (601) 829-9039 Gradyandjbailey@bellsouth.net.
Bailey,James Leo Jr.: (PE) (WA) 12/12/56. PE 11. Scooba-Binnsville, 09-11; Wesley FND-EMCC, 11- .
P. O. Box 56, Scooba, MS 39358. (662) 476-5525 / (662) 476-5525 scooba-binnsville@att.net.
Bailey,Michelle Ke: (FE) (WA) 05/10/65. PM-98; D-98; FE-01. Dunkirk-Bethel-Center, (N.IN), 96-99;
Starr-Braxton, 99-2001; Gulfport: Ramsay Memorial, 01-1/1/08; Voluntary Leave, 1/1/08-. 2113 Pass
Road, Biloxi, MS 39531. (228) 388-1478 / (228) 760-1955 mkbailey@juno.com.
Baker,James Clay (Jane L): (RE) (WA) 12/29/37. Retired. 7506 Eureka Rd, Courtland, MS 38620.
(662) 563-8253 / (662) 563-8253 janebaker@panola.com.
Baker,Michael Ray (Kathleen): (FE) (WA) 03/13/73. PM-98; D-98; FE-01. Bude, 99-02; US Navy, 02.
127 Stepping Stone Trail, Jacksonville, NC 28546. / (757) 589-1853 anchorchaps@aol.com.
Baldwin,Victoria Sizemore (Conrad): (FE) (AA) 07/15/53. PM-91; D-91; E-93; FC-93. Brandon Bay,
91-92; St. Stephen, 92-93; North Texas Conference (426.1), 93-95; Leave of Absence, 95-96; Kosciusko,
Wesley, 96-2001; Jackson: Central, 2001-2003; Senatobia District, 03-10; Hattiesburg: Court Street,
10-12; Hattiesburg: St. John, 12- ; Hattiesburg: St. Paul, 12-; District Staff, 12-. 609 Southern Avenue,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 583-1711 / (601) 797-9637 vickist53@bellsouth.net.
Banes,Henry Eugene (Elsie): (RE) (WA) 04/03/45. Retired. Homewood-High Hill-Carr-Henry, 10- .
1021 Highway 43S, Pelahatchie, MS 39145. (601) 546-2920 ebanes@bayspringstel.net.
Barfield,Mark Eric: (PE) (WA) . Dekalb-Union, 10-13; Antioch, 13-; Philadelphia, 13-. 845 Lower
Myrick Road Laurel, MS 39443. (601) 528-2590 mrkbarfield@yahoo.com.
Barksdale,William Alford Jr: (FE) (WA) 11/03/67. PM-94; D-94; FC-95; E-95. Madi¬son, First,
Associate, 93-97; Conference Staff, 97-2003; Madison (Assoc), 03-12; Oxford: St. Andrews, 12-. P.O.Box
6, Oxford, MS 38655. (662)234-2503 billbarksdalejr@gmail.com.
Barkum,Nathaniel Taylor Sr. (Teresa): (PL) (AA) 01/27/71. Picayune Circuit (Assoc), 07-09; New
Church Start, 09-05/01/10; Gulfport: Ramsey Memorial, 05/01/10- . 18025 Greenleaves Drive, Gulfport,
MS 39503. (228)669-6258 / (228) 831-4291 barkumt@bellsouth.net.
Barlow,Roy Benjamin (Emily): (FE) (WA) 10/13/78. PE-05; FC-08; FE-08; Long Beach: First (assoc.),
05-09; Hurley, 09-11; Long Beach: First (Assoc), 11- . P. O. Box 375, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228)
863-9619 / (228) 806-2787 benbarlow@mac.com.
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Barlow,Roy Nelson (Mary Lou): (RE) (WA) 01/28/25. Retired. 18824 Goff Farm Rd, Moss Point, MS
39562. (228) 588-3229 .
Barnes,Jimmy Loyd (Bessie): (FE) (AA) 09/06/46. PM-97; D-97; FE-01. Nettleton: Palestine / Pleasant
Grove, 95-2001; Okolona: Mount Pisgah, 01-06: Jackson: Central, 06-08; Tupelo: St. Paul, 08-10; Tupelo
District, 10- . PO BOX 3957, Tupelo, MS 38803. (662) 842-8477 / (662) 205-4847 revjbarnes@aol.com.
Barron,Columbus (Dorothy): (RE) (AA) 06/29/22. Retired. 780 Arnett Rd, Louisville, MS 39339.
(662) 773-6556 / (662) 773-6556 .
Barton,Troy (Laurie): (PL) (WA) 06/10/62. Love, 98-00; Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove, 00-04; Free
Springs, 06-. 4432 Bloombury St, Southaven, MS 38672. / (662)429-3985 Troyb6451@gmail.com.
Bass,Delmar Wayne Sr (Jacqueline Evette): (FE) (AA) 01/11/60. PE-02, FE-05. Abbeville Charge,
99-02; DeKalb Parish, 02-10; Hattiesburg: St. John, 10-12 ; Hattiesburg: St. Paul, 10-12 ; Brandon:
Trinity, 12-; St. James, 12-. 959 Lake Harbor Dr., Apt. 906, Ridgeland, MS 39157. DelmarBass@gmail.
com.
Battiest,Charles Ray (Marietta Ruth): (RE) (NA) 09/29/43. Retired. 511 E. Laurel St., Hugo, OK
74743. (580) 326-7717 .
Baxton, Craig. (PL). Carthage: Greenwood Chapel, 13-; Carthage: Wesley Chapel 13-. 6167
Springridge Road Raymond, MS 39154. (601) 832-1263/(601) 371-0147.
Bayliss,Milford Gordon (Verna): (FL) (WA) 03/13/37. Retired. Longview-Adaton, 10-12;
Independence-Milford, 12- ; Kalem-Milford, 12-. 302 Monterey Road, Richland, MS 39218. budbayliss@yahoo.com.
Beam,Jerry Bostick (Sally): (RE) (WA) 09/26/41. Retired; Mount Olive, 12- . 201 Camelia Trail,
Brandon, MS 39047. jerrybeam.ds@gmail.com.
Beam-Ingram,Alicia Lynette (Jim): (FD) (WA) 10/09/68. FD-01. Florence: Marvin, 96-98;
Hattiesburg: Main Street, Education, 98-2000; Cokesbury, 00-07; Piney Woods School (Chaplain),
07-10; Transitional Leave, 10-11; Family Leave, 11-12; Personal Leave, 12- . 520 Vine Street Apt 6B
Flowood, MS 39232. (601) 665-3235. beamebaby@yahoo.com.
Beam-Ingram,James Carey (Alicia): (FE) (WA) 02/15/72. PM-98; D-98; E-00; FC-00. New Hope,
98-2003; Brandon, First Associate 2003-04; Pelahatchie: First-Gulde, 04-06: Wesleyanna, 06-10; Center
For Ministry, 06-10; Columbus: Wesley, 10-12; Medical Leave, 13- . 610 Briarwood Lane Picayne, MS
39466. (601) 540-1614/(601) 798-7897. yojimbo215@yahoo.com.
Beard,Timothy Terry (Marjorie): (RE) (WA) 06/13/49. Retired; Moselle, 12/11-; Mount Olive (Jones
County), 12-. POB 83, Soso, MS 39480. (601)990-6551 timothy.beard@aol.com.
Beasley,Zachary C (Sharon): (FE) (AA) 03/19/55. PM-90; D-90; E-92; FC-92. Morton Circuit, 83-85;
Brandon Circuit, 85-90; Student, Candler, 87-90; Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel, 90-09; Canton, 09- ;
Jackson St. Univ. Wesley Fdn., 09-13; Calvins Chapel, 13-; Holly Springs: Asbury, 13-; Rust College,
13- . PO Box 5098 Holly Springs, MS 38635. (228) 760-2022/(662) 252-3051. zbeasley@aol.com.
Beatty,Leonard A (Elaine): (PL) (WA) 11/19/55. Louin-Read’s Chapel, 04- . 4982 Hwy 15, Louin, MS
39338. (601) 425-4622 / (601) 739-3349 leobeatty@yahoo.com.
Beauchamp, Finis P (Gloria): (PL) (WA) 10/01/56. Flowood, 04-13; Vaiden, 13- . 332 Wild Cedar Pl,
Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 497-7384 fpbeauch@hotmail.com.
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Beavers,William Tramel (Becky): (FE) (WA) 03/14/54. PM-89; D-89; E-92; FC-92. Student, Candler
(Student Pastorate, Fincher North Georgia); Lebanon, Christ-Wesley Director, NEMCC; Starkville,
First, Associate, 93-2000; Getwell Road, 00. 7875 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672. (662) 349-3680 /
(662) 470-4293 bbeavers@getwellroad.org.
Becnel,Megan Grace: (PE). Picayune: Trinity, 12-. 3019 Woods Road, Picayunne, MS 39466.
(601)799-4567 / mgbecnel@gmail.com.
Belle,Preston Charles ( ): (RE) (AA) 10/26/26. Retired. P.O. Box 415, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662)
369-2093 / (662) 369-2093 .
Benefield-Pfaff,Rachel (Scott): (FE) (WA) 10/30/63. PM-88; D-88; E-91; FC-91. Gulfport: Handsboro,
99-06; Family Leave, 06-12; Biloxi: Leggett Memorial, 12- . 123 Bayou Circle, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228)
863-5170 benepfaf@bellsouth.net.
Benson,Demario Sr. : (PL) (AA) 02/17/80. Saint Mary’s-Mount Salem, 10-12; Jackson: Pratt
Memorial, 12- . 108 Pacific Circle, Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (601)352-5685 / (601) 214-4874 demariobenson@yahoo.com.
Beshell,Peckie Jill: (RD) (WA) 12/16/36. Retired. 4701 Lakeland Dr Apt 27A, Flowood, MS 39232.
(601) 420-0101 pjbeshell12@att.net.
Bevill,Sara Nell: (FE) (WA) 12/30/58. PM-91; D-91; E-93. Lewisburg / Hernando Associate 91-93;
Jackson, Van Winkle, 93-95; GBGM, 95-04; Ridgeland: First, 04-06: Biloxi: Beauvoir, 06-08; New
Church Start, 08-11; Vancleave-Mt. Pleasant, 11-12; Biloxi: Heritage, 12- . 111 Capri Place, Ocean
Springs, MS 39564. (228) 392-4288 sallybevill@aol.com.
Biedenharn,Dorothy Clare (James P): (FE) (WA) 11/29/52. AM-02; E-06; FC-06. D in Assoc. 02.
Redbone, 98-02; Mount Olivet-Satartia-Wesley Chapel, 02-05; Bovina-Edwards, 05-07; Independence–
Hebron, 07-09; East Jefferson Parish Hosp, 09- . 631 Orion Street, Metairie, LA 70005. (504) 454-4840
/ (504) 849-0654 beepthehorn@yahoo.com.
Biedenharn,James Phelan Jr (Clare): (FE) (WA) 08/28/46. E-98; FC-98. Redbone, 96-98; Porter’s
Chapel, 98-04; Jackson: Epworth, 04-07; Byhalia, 07-10; Picayune: First, 10- . P.O. Box 148, Picayune,
MS 39466. (601) 798-4321 / (601) 798-7962 jbieden@netscape.com.
Bishop,Detra : (FL) . John Wesley/Walden Chapel, 1/12-. P.O. Box 647, Durant, MS 39063. (662)4722868 / (662)653-0588 dbishop2@att.net.
Bishop,Donald Lee (Nancy): (RE) (WA) 12/08/47. Retired. 228 Francis Asbury Road, Waynesville,
NC 28785. (828) 452-2398 donandnancy1970@att.net.
Bishop,Nancy Faye (Donald): (RD) (WA) 08/02/46. Retired. 228 Francis Asbury Road, Waynesville,
NC 28785. (828) 452-2398 donandnancy1970@att.net.
Bishop,Ricky Hugh (Sharon): (FL) (WA) 03/18/53. Tishamingo South (co-pastor), 06-09; Wheeler/
Meadow Creek, 09- . 1308 Carrollville Ave., Baldwyn, MS 38824. (662) 231-6553 / (662) 365-8946
rickbishop357@yahoo.com.
Bittick,Stephen Karl (Cassie): (FE) (WA) 09/14/65. PE-05; FC-08; FE-08. Fannin, 05-09; New Church
Start, 09-12; Byhalia, 12- . 5520 Amanda Belle Drive, Southaven, MS 38672. (662) 996-1454 skbittick@
comcast.net.
Black,James Merle Jr (Charlotte): (FL) (WA) 08/19/52. Columbus: St. Stephen’s, 04. 927 Steger Rd,
Columbus, MS 39701. (662) 327-4175 / (662) 327-4175 jamesmblackjr@bellsouth.net.
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Black,Warren C Jr (Janis): (FE) (WA) 01/04/50. PM-76; D-76; E-79; FC-79. United Theological
Seminary, Dayton, OH, 74-77; Mississippi College School of Law, 77-78; Webb-Sumner, 78-82; Jackson,
St. Luke’s, Associ¬ate, 83-84; Jackson, Pastoral Counseling Center, 84-85; Ridgeland, First, 85-92;
Amory, St. Andrews, 92-96; Oxford: Oxford-University, 96. 424 S Tenth, Oxford, MS 38655. (662)
234-5278 / (662) 236-2821 office@ouumc.org.
Blackman,Dalmer Leonard (Joan): (RA) (WA) 01/14/36. Retired. 897 CR 956, Iuka, MS 38853.
(662) 423-2430 / (662) 423-2430 .
Blackwell,Ellis Jr (Joann): (RA) (AA) 08/12/37. Retired. PO Box 283, Hazelhurst, MS 39083.
(601) 894-3548 .
Blackwell,Sylvia S: (FE) (WA) 08/09/62. PM-86; D-86; E-90; FC-90. Asbury Theological Seminary.
84-87; Alta Woods, Associate, 87-93: Madison, St. Matthew’s, Associate, 93-02; Leave-Family, 02-09;
The One Foundation, 09- . 300 White Oak Landing, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 853-4972 / (601)
853-4972 Sylvia@PilatesPlaceMS.com.
Bolden,Maxine Simmons (Michael): (FE) (AA) 03/12/64. PE-04. E-07. FC-07. Greer Chapel, 04-11;
Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel, 11- ; Wesley Fdn MVSU, 11- . P O Box 325, Itta Bena, MS 38941. (662)
254-9870 / (601) 594-6368 maxine_bolden@hotmail.com.
Bolton,Larry Darnell (Patsy N): (AM) (AA) . AM-86. Leakesville, 82; Enter¬prise Circuit, 82-84;
Lake Circuit, 84-85; Bay Springs Circuit, 85-88; Mallalieu, 88-90; Riley Chapel, 90-93; Lampton New
Zion, 93-94; Lucedale/Lauderdale, 94-95; Waynesboro Circuit, 95-97; Leave-Incapacity, 3/1/97-; Itta
Bena: Samuel Chapel/MVSU, 8/11- . 107 Juanita Blackwell Dr, Beaumont, MS 39423. (601) 735-9233 .
Bond,John William: (RP) (WA) . Retired. 1512 Seacliffe Dr, Gautier, MS 39553. (228) 497-2470
sjohnbond@att.net.
Bonds,Jerry Wayne (Mary): (PL) (WA) 10/05/50. Blue Mountain, 07- . 357 CR 956, Iuka, MS 38852.
(662) 423-3162 tbamcb@netscape.net.
Booker,Linnie Juanita: (RA) (AA) 12/02/43. Retired. P.O. Box 162, Lexington, MS 39095.
(662) 614-3430 pastorbooker21@hotmail.com.
Boone,Jimmy Michael: (FE) (WA) 01/23/56. PM-81, D-81, E-87, FC-87; Methodist Theological
School in Ohio, 79-82; Iliff Charge, Crooksville, Ohio, 80-82; Rials Creek, 82-84; Walnut Grove, 84-89;
Meridian:Druid Hills, 89-92; Gulfport: Burton, 92-96; Leave of Absence, 96-97; Tishomingo, 97-98;
Administrative Location. 98-04. Readmitted Full Connection, 04; Voluntary Leave, 04-07; AlabamaWest Florida Conf, 07. 2059 Collier Way, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. (205) 247-2402 / (205) 366-1956
jabee56@gmail.com.
Borders,Clifton Rodney (Gloria): (FE) (WA) 08/15/45. OT-71; D-70 (North Alabama); E-72; FC-72.
Candler School of Theology, 69-71; Retired. 2851 Hwy 471, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 896-3878
rodb12@att.net.
Boren,Aubrey Lindon (Lillian): (RE) (WA) 06/22/39. Retired. Iuka: South, 07- . 195 Graham Rd.,
Iuka, MS 38825. (662) 423-1027 aubreylboren@yahoo.com.
Bowdoin,Lister H. (Sharon): (FL) (WA) 01/06/48. Bovina/Edwards, 07-11; Marks-Lambert, 11- . 718
Elm Street, Marks, MS 38646. lissusb@gmail.com.
Bowen,Chadwick Alan: (FL). Gulfport: First (Assoc), 12-; Gulfport: Burton Memorial, 12-. 2301 – 15
St., Gulfport, MS 39501. (228) 863-0047 chad@fumc-gulfport.org.
Bowen, Chadwick: (PE)
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Bowie,John L (Gladys): (RE) (WA) 03/15/51. Retired. 1073 Rolling Hills Dr, Crystal Springs, MS
39059. (601) 892-6020 / (601) 892-6020 jbowie@telepak.net.
Box,Dabney : (RA) (WA) 02/28/24. Retired. 1515 Munsford Dr. c/o The Magnolia Place, New Albany,
MS 38652.
Box,Phillip Wade (Lisa B): (FE) (WA) 01/04/53. PM-80; D-80; E-85; FC-85. Houston, First, Associate,
73; Nanih Waiya, 74-78; Courtland, 79-86; Webb-Sumner, Glendora, 86-89; Shannon-Brewer, 89-2003;
Booneville: First, 03-10; Fulton: First, 10- . 414 East Sheffield Rd., Fulton, MS 38843. (662) 862-9536
pwbox@nexband.com.
Boyd, Lamar. (RL). Shuqualak, 13-. 2165 Houston Thompson Rd Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 3121032.
Boyd,John Milton (Mary M): (RE) (WA) 02/15/39. Retired. Robinsonville, 09- . 9954 Old Hwy 61 S,
Dundee, MS 38626. (662) 363-7082 / (662) 363-7082 jmboyd@mygait.com.
Boyd,Marty (Shirley): (PL) (AA) 07/15/55. Tibbee: Jones Chapel, 10- . 1347 Pat Station Road,
Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 324-1294 boyd_marty@att.net.
Boyte,Rank William (Bonnie): (RE) (WA) 06/17/25. Retired. 1049 CR 82, New Albany, MS 38652.
(662) 534-2793 / (662) 534-2793 .
Bradley,Anne Russell (Scott): (PL) (WA) 08/06/65. Columbus: First, 05- . 39 Fairway Dr, Columbus,
MS 39705. (662) 328-5252 / (662) 327-5469 rphbradley@yahoo.com.
Bradley,Kevin Clyde (Jaye): (FE) (WA) 09/14/63. PE-10. Rosedale, 04-07; Big Point-Rosedale, 07-10;
Gulfport: Trinity (Assoc), 10-11; Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc), 12/11- . 2248 Hwy 612, Lucedale, MS
39452. ((228) 990-1946 kevincbradley@hotmail.com.
Braman,Diane Lynne (B.B. Watson): (FD) (WA) 05/23/67. PD-07, FD-10. Transitional Leave,
6/14/07-1/18/08; Catholic Charities, 08- . 404 Briars Bend, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 326-3736 / (601)
842-7599 dbraman67@comcast.net.
Bramlett,Eugene Venable (Carolyn): (PL) (WA) 06/17/54. Layfayette Central Parish, 10- . 400 Park
Drive, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 832-6616 gbramlett@eclergy.net.
Branch,Ellis Ray (Connie): (FE) (WA) 04/03/52. D-80; PM-80; FC-84. Benoit-Pace¬Longshot,
84- 86; Myrtle, 86-87; Moorhead-Sunflower, 87-89; Avon-Glen Allen, 89-90. Maben/Faculty, Wood
Jr. College (90-92) Weir/Salem, Weir; Wood College, 92-97; Saucier, 97- 2001; Woodville-Macedonia,
01-07; Tunica: First, 07-10; Barton, 10- ; Mt. Pleasant, 10-13; Charleston-Tippo, 13- . PO Box 159
Charleston, MS 38921 (62) 647-8744/(662) 812-1541. raybee123@bellsouth.net.
Branning,John Mark (Traci): (FE) (WA) 06/07/74. PM-99; D-99. FE-02 . Pleasant Grove, 94-96; Coy,
96-04 ; Crystal Springs-Mt. Pleasant, 04-13; Meridian: Central, 13-. 321 Indian Hills Drive, Meridian,
MS 39305. (601) 720-8032 brojohnbranning@hotmail.com.
Brant,Robert Roy: (RE) (WA) 01/16/44. Retired. 1915 Princess Ann Dr., Corinth, MS 38834. (662)
396-2262 bob1204@comcast.net.
Bray,Curtis Lee (Pamela): (FE) (WA) 06/02/52. PE-10. Shaeffer’s Chapel, 02-10; Artesia, 10- . 3754
CR 30, Ethelsville, AL 35461. (662) 328-7224 / (205) 658-2834 clb0602@aol.com.
Brewer,Bobby L : (FL) (WA) 11/28/48. Carson-Goodhope, 00-05; Dixie, 05-08/01/10 ; Brooklyn,
08/01/10- . 172 S Lake Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 582-8901 bmuffler@aol.com.
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Brewer,Leland (Velma Jean): (RE) (WA) . Retired. Administrative Location, 6/95. 303 Kensington
Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 264-8178 .
Bridge,Tyler Rende (Kristy): (PL) (WA) 10/17/77. Hopewell, 07- . 3631 Elmer Trail SE, Brookhaven,
MS 39601. (601) 833-1270 / (601) 823-8977 tylerbridge@gmail.com.
Brister,Charles Earl Jr (Mary Louise): (RE) (WA) 09/10/37. Retired. PO Box 256, Summit, MS 39666.
(601) 276-7248 / (601) 276-7248 charles.brister82@att.net.
Britt,Willis Japthy Jr (Brenda): (RE) (WA) 08/12/42. Retired. 504 Springhill Crossing, Brandon, MS
39047.(601) 992-8738 wjbritt45@gmail.com.
Britton,Fred Shell (Angela): (FE) (WA) 08/28/58. PM-81; D-81; E-85; FC-85. Asbury Theological
Seminary, 81-83; Glendale/Gillis Chapel, 83-85; West¬lake, 85-89; Laurel, Franklin 89-90; RaleighUnity, 90-93; Raymond/ Learned, 93-97; Epworth, 97-2000; Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial, 00-05;
Philadelphia: First-Henrey’s Chapel, 05. 563 E Main St, Philadelphia, MS 39350. (601) 656-1376 / (601)
656-0311 fsbrit76@aol.com.
Brooks,Frederick Lee (Lynn Loflin): (FE) (WA) 06/11/59. PM-87; D-87; E-90; FC-90. Seminary,
Candler School of Theology, 87-88; Associate, Hat-tiesburg, Parkway Heights, 88-91; Brookhaven,
Jackson Street-Hawkins Chapel, 90-92; Decatur, 92-97; Wiggins, First, 97-01; Bay St. Louis: Main Street,
01-08; Tupelo: St Luke, 08- . 1400 Clayton Avenue, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662) 842-6522 / (662) 8426817 rick@stluketupelo.org.
Broughton,Ronald Scott (Amanda Keeton): (FL) (WA) 04/02/83. Nanih Waiya, 03-07; Mt. Pleasant,
07-10; Sandy Hook, 10- . 497 John Ford Home Road, Sandy Hook, MS 39478. brougrs42@gmail.com.
Brown,D Elton (Juliette): (RE) (WA) 09/22/27. Retired. PO Box 93, Purvis, MS 39475.
(601) 794-2136 jetbrown@msn.com.
Brown,Eddie David: (RE) (AA) 08/02/45. Retired. Lampton: St. Paul (copastor), 11- . 1114 Broadmoor
Ave., Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-1080 / (601) 736-6331 revebrown@gmail.com.
Brown,Fredrick Henry (Emma Lee): (RE) (AA) 05/10/39. Retired. Columbus: St. James, 05. 727 12th
Street N, Columbus, MS 39701. (662) 327-5847 / (662) 328-3637 stjumc@cableone.net.
Brown,Kent Russell (Janice V): (PL) (AA) 10/13/55. Ailesville, Associate, 97-2000; Batesville: St.
Pauls, 00. 694 CR 225, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 561-1107 / (662) 259-2820 yawhookentbrown55@
rocketmail.com.
Brown,Robert Edward (Betty): (FE) (AA) 09/19/51. PM-02, E-04, FC-04. Shuqualak, Asbury (PTLP),
89-90; Rose Hill / Garlandville (SLP), 90-94; Oxford, Burns, 94-01; Forest Charge, 01-09; Jackson:
Middlebrook, 09-12; Pelahatchie: Little Zion, 12-. 110 Meadow Pointe Cove, Brandon, MS 39042. (601)
706-4735 re_brown19@yahoo.com.
Bryant,David Joseph (Charlotte): (AM) (AA) 01/01/48. AM 07. Saint Mary’s-Mount Salem, 95-08;
Columbia Valley-Hub Chapel;, 08- . 5222 Brookleigh Dr, Jackson, MS 39272. (601) 373-6024 / (601)
373-6024 ToBeBlessed40@bellsouth.net.
Bryant,Wilbert Charles Sr (Flo): (AM) (AA) 06/06/46. AM 95. Retired. 127 N Massengill St,
Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 894-4047 .
Buchholz,David Paul: (FE) (WA) 08/31/47. PE-10. Fletchers Chapel/Bethany, 08-11; Bolton:
Memorial, 11- ; Hinds Community College, 11- . P O Box 70, Bolton, MS 39041. davidbuch@msn.com.
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Buell,George W (Patricia T): (FE) (WA) 01/08/50. PM-95; D-95; FC-99; E-99. Greenfield, 91-93;
Courtland, 94-97; Horn Lake, New Hope, 97-02; Ackerman: First, 02-07; Starkville: Aldersgate, 07- .
820 Evergreen Street, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-4657 / (662) 323-5984 brogeo1950@yahoo.com.
Buford, Paulette: (PE). Indianola: Rasberry, 13-. 105 Roberts Road Indianola, MS 38751. (662)
635-5049/(662) 380-1038.
Bullard,Adri Kaylin : (PE) . D’Lo-Bethany, 12-; Wesleyanna, 12-. 640 Hampshire Drive, Brandon, MS
39047. adribullard@gmail.com.
Burkes,John Clinton Jr (Linda Mills): (FE) (WA) 05/31/49. PM-88; D-88; FC-95; E-95. Houston,
North, 86-89; Scarritt, 87-88; Asbury, 89-91; Wheeler, 91-92; Tranquil/Wren, 92-96; Hamilton, 96-98;
Fairview Robbs, 98-2000; Tranquil Grady’s Chapel, 2000-2003; Greenleaf-Palestine, 03-06; Smithville,
06-08; Incapacity Leave, 08- . 2901 Confederate Ave, Tupelo, MS 38801. / (662) 840-8835 jlburkes@
bellsouth.net.
Burnett,Alice Carol (Jeremy): (FE) (WA) 08/27/56. PM-77; D-77; E-83. Duke University, School,
77-79; Union Theological Seminary, 80-82; Church and Community Worker-United Woodcutter
Services, 82-83; Columbia. Marion / Walthall Cooperative Parish, 83-84; Wesley Fdn USM, 84-87;
Orange Co Womens Center, Chapel Hill, NC, 87-89; Biloxi: Moore Community House, 89-2000; On
Leave 00-01; MS Low IncomeChild Care Initiative, 01-02; Honorable Location(MS Low Income Child
Care Initiative), 02-03; Moore Community House, 03- . P. O. Box 204, Biloxi, MS 39533. (228) 6694827 / (228) 669-4827 cburnett@mschildcare.org.
Burnett,Marshall Emmett Jr (Lynn): (RE) (WA) 04/06/06. Retired. 2051 Country Club Drive, Yazoo
City, MS 39194. / (601) 879-8153 marshalllynn@bellsouth.net.
Burris,Clifton Louis (Leanne): (FE) (WA) 02/06/73. PM-03; E-06; FC-06. Morton: First, 03-06;
Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc Min of Evangelism), 06-12; Gulfport: First, 13-. 2301 15 Street Gulfport,
MS 39501. (228) 860-9118. kliphzsaintz@yahoo.com.
Burris,Leanne Bennett (Cliff): (FE) (WA) 09/10/75. PM-03; E-06; FC-06. Morton: First, 03-06;
Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc Min. of Missions and Children) 06-11; Gulfport: Trinity (Assoc), 11-.
5007 Lawson Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228)863-2717 / (228) 243-0355 lburris@trinityumc.com.
Bursi,Charles Joseph Jr (Wanda): (PL) (WA) 03/15/57. Love Station, 02- . 115 Cross Creek Dr,
Hernando, MS 38632. (901) 692-3434 / (901)692-3434 chucksturntable@yahoo.com.
Burt,Ever Jean (Ben Unford): (FE) (AA) 06/02/44. PE-03; FC-08; FE-08; New Chapel-Big Hill,
99-05; Pontotoc Parish, 05-07; Greenwood: Wesley/Greenwood District (Staff), 07-10; DeKalb Parish,
10- . P.O. Box 365, Dekalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-9543 / (601) 743-9543 RevBurt@wildblue.net.
Burton,Franklin Gail (Linda Faye): (RE) (WA) 11/23/44. Retired. 10095 North Cockrum Drive,
Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 808-3411 fburton44@gmail.com.
Burton,Sampson Spivey II (Sandra): (FE) (WA) 07/25/60. PE-01; FC-04; FE-04; Brandon: First, Assoc./
Puckett, 01-04; Puckett, 01-08 / Braxton, 04-08; Shiloh, 08-11; Clarksdale: St. Pauls, 11- . 1012 West
Second Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614. (662) 624-6893 / (662) 624-5155 rev.samburton2@gmail.com.
Butler,Benjamin Hartford (Melissa Annette): (FE) (WA) 01/22/79. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Caledonia,
08-12; Longview-Adaton, 12- . 225 Longview Rd., Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 324-2308 revbenbutler@
gmail.com.
Butler,George Brantley (Carolyn): (RA) (WA) 06/01/36. Retired; Bradley Chapel, 12-. 6205 Hwy 433
W, Bentonia, MS 39040. (662) 755-0138 / (662) 755-0138 .
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Butts,Clovis G (Patricia): (RE) (WA) 08/02/31. Retired. 1757 Willow Branch Rd, Dickson, TN 37055.
(615) 974-6542 .
Butts,Robert Yates (Kathleen Roberts): (RE) (WA) 11/17/32. Retired. 7036 N. Thunder Ridge Rd.,
Morgantown, IN 46160. (812) 597-4288 rybutts@gmail.com.
Cager,Brenda : (PL) (AA) 01/19/56. New Fork-Thirkield, 08- . 2425 Erie Lane NW, Brookhaven, MS
39601. (601) 833-4398 .
Cain,Curtis Lamar (Mary): (RE) (WA) 02/16/46. Retired. 1315 Walnut St, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
(601) 735-4249 curtis.cain@att.net.
Calcote,Loyd Versie (Shirley Ann): (RE) (WA) 07/25/34. Retired. Summit, 03-08, Mallalieu, 08- .
634 Big Springs Dr., Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 833-3838 .
Calcote,William Dennis (Brenda): (PL) (WA) 02/17/52. Mount Carmel, 04-06; Kokomo-Dennis,
06-08; Sartinville, 08- . 495 Calcote Road NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 532-6522 .
Cameron,Ludrick Himmon Jr. : (RE) (AA) 02/12/49. Retired. P O Box 462, Quitman, MS 39355.
(604) 527-4051 .
Cameron,Pamela Jewel: (FE) (WA) 11/08/76. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Columbus: Wesley (Assoc.), 08-11;
Yazoo City: First (Assoc), 11- . 1821 Glencrest, Yazoo City, MS 39194. (662) 251-7908 buttersreesecup@
gmail.com.
Camp,Cathron M (): (RA) (WA) 07/16/30. Retired. 98 CR 210, Oakland, MS 38948. / (662) 6239075 cathronmc@dixie-net.com.
Campbell,Charles Burton (Candace Lynn): (RE) (WA) 03/01/51. Retired. P.O. Box 845, Purvis, MS
39475. (601) 554-5767 / (601) 447-5390 chcbc1973@gmail.com.
Campbell,Daniel (): (FL) (HA) . Forest: Trinity Mission Church, 11- . 302 Ruthledge Rd, Jackson, MS
39272. / (601) 732-1024 dan.campbell@hughes.net.
Campos,Luz Marina (Goyo): (FE) (HA) 09/19/61. PE-10. New Church Start (Hispanic Ministries),
09- . POB 1561, Southaven, MS 38671. / (662) 233-6070 lucycahu@hotmail.com.
Carothers,Davis Roy Jr (Mary Catherine): (FE) (WA) 04/19/55. PM 90; D 90; FC 96; E 96. Iuka
Parish Associate, 73-74; Oklahoma Conference, 83-84; Belden, 84-85; Smithville, 85-89; Algoma,
89-91; Etta Salem, 91-93; Ethel, 93-97; Wesson-Decell, 97-00; Byram: New Covenant, 00-05; Greenville:
Trinity,05-10, Voluntary Leave, 10-13; Spring Ridge, 13- . 1083 Davis Road Terry, MS 39170. (662)
931-6367.
Carpenter,Stephen Van Jr (Joann): (RE) (WA) 02/28/39. Retired. 25 Lakeview Drive, Ocean Springs,
MS 39564. / (228) 875-4675 vancar@cableone.net.
Carpenter,Travis Michael (Elizabeth): (FL) (WA) 02/12/81. Brandon: First (Assoc), 07-11; Batesville:
First (Youth), 03/01/11- . PO Box 797, Batesville, MS 38606. / travcarpe@gmail.com.
Carr,Jimmy Lee (Joy T): (RD) (WA) 11/04/44. Retired. 2/31/10; Dir Min Services, 10-1-12 - . 102
Joy Lane, Brandon, MS 39042. ( 601) 715-4232. jimmy@mississippi-umc.org
Carr,Perry Lincoln (Dessie): (FE) (AA) 04/20/52. PE-10. Pontotoc Parish, 04-06; Nettleton: Pleasant
Grove, 06-10; Okalona: Mount Pisgah, 10- . PO Box 5264, Columbus, MS 39704. / (662) 369-6422
mindessiecarr@hughes.net.
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Carr,Susannah Grubbs (Todd): (FE) (WA) 05/11/71. PE 06; E-09; FC-09. Jackson: Galloway assoc.,
06-08, Madison (Assoc), 08-11; Vicksburg: Hawkins, 11- . 3736 Halls Ferry Raod, Vicksburg, MS 39180.
(601) 636-2242 / (601) 619-6937 susannah@hawkinsumc.com.
Carroll,David Wesley (Laura): (FE) (WA) 03/29/56. PM 81; D 81; E 85; FC 85. Seminary, 80-83;
Corinth, First, Associate, 83-89; Columbus, First, Associate, 89-93; Winona, Moore Memorial, 93-98;
Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 98-06; Jackson: Alta Woods, 06-09; Madison: St. Matthews, 09- . 7427 Old
Canton Rd, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-9581 / (601) 605-0866 david@stm-umc.org.
Carroll,Howard N (Carolyn M): (PL) (WA) 05/24/32. Retired. Brooksville-Crawford, 04- . 6961
Highway 397, Preston, MS 39354. (662) 677-3353 / (601) 677-3353 budcar1@bellsouth.net.
Carroll,Joseph William (Sue): (RE) (WA) 12/10/28. Retired. 2800 W Main St #305A, Tupelo, MS
38801. (662) 844-3477 / (662) 844-3477 bilcarol10@gmail.com.
Carroll,Robert Sr.: (PL) (AA) . Jackson: Harris Memorial, 06-10; Morton Circuit-Christian Banner,
10- ; Couparle, 10- . P O Box 13436, Jackson, MS 39236. / (601) 331-2029 .
Carrubba,Earle Bryan (Deanna): (FE) (WA) 04/05/47. E-2007; FC-2007;. Bellefountain/Chapel Hill,
98-99; Columbus: St. Stephens, 99-04; Cary: Goodman Memorial, Rolling Fork, 05-07; Ackerman: First,
07-12; Pachuta Charge, 12- . P O Box 63, Pachuta, MS 39347. / (601) 776-6396 ebryan@telepak.net.
Carter,David Scott (Sue Ellen): (FE) (WA) 07/12/61. PM 1990; D 1990; E 1993; FC 1993. LynvilleMeller Charge, 86-88; New Columbus-Hinton Charge (As-bury), 88-89; Wesley-Bethel Charge (MTS),
89-92; Byram, New Covenant, 92-98; Biloxi: Leggett, 98-2001; Sandy Hook-Hopewell, 01-05; FloraBentonia, 05. PO Box 289, Flora, MS 39071. (601) 879-8642 / (601) 879-0050 daystar39@hotmail.com.
Carter,Kevin Andrew (Diane): (FE) (AA) 04/25/66. E-2007; FC-2007; St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley
Chapel, 96-06; Evergreen, 06-13; Canton, 13-. PO Box 297 Canton, MS 39046. (601) 479-5089,
revkac@aol.com.
Cartlidge,Robert L (Mildred): (PL) (AA) 07/04/44. Retired. Greenwood: Decell, 92- . 204 Westside
Avenue, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 453-7692 / (662) 635-5124 revroblee@yahoo.com.
Caruthers,Joseph (): (FL) () . Woodville-Macedonia 12- 250 Wolf St., Hickory Flat, MS 38633. /
josephcaruthers@hotmail.com.
Case,Jerry Bruce Jr (Jen): (FE) (WA) 01/14/70. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. Meridian: Central Associate,
96-2001; Alaska Conf, 01-05; Hattiesburg: Court Street, 05-10; Madison: Parkway Hills (Senior), 10- .
111 Talon’s Point, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-2733 / (601) 453-0039 jbrucecase@gmail.com.
Case,John Morrison (Ellen): (RE) (WA) 02/14/36. Retired. 718 Nottingham Drive, Oxford, MS
38655. (662) 236-3912 / (662) 236-3912 jonelcase@yahoo.com.
Case,Martin Alexander (Betty): (RE) (WA) 10/18/32. Retired. 518 Deer Creek Dr, Oxford, MS 38655.
(662) 281-8117 / (662) 281-8117 martin518@att.net.
Cason,Wallace Bernard III (Marjorie): (FE) (WA) 07/18/46. OT 1973; E 1977; FC 1977. Greenville,
First, Associate, 73-75; Houston, South, 75-77; Carolina, 77-80; South American Mission, 80-86;
Wren-Tranquil, 86-92. Aberdeen, St. Mark, 92-94; Okolona, First and Parish Director, 94-99, St. MarkOak Hill, 99-04 ; Nettleton: First-Shiloh, 04-08; East Jackson Dist. Hispanic Ministry, 08-09; Kalem,
08- ; Forest: Trinity Mission Church, 09-01/01/10; East Jackson Hispanic Ministry, 01/01/10- ; Kalem.
01/01/10- ;Walnut Grove, 10- . 1914 Bob White Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 231-9368 / (601)
690-4050 wbcason46@att.net.
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Casteel,Steven Wayne (Cynthia Virginia): (FE) (WA) 11/13/55. OT 1979. E 1982. FC 1982. Candler
School of Theology, 79-81; Mathiston-Mt Nebo, 77-79; Flower Ridge, 79-86; Pleasant Hill Bakers
Chapel, 86-92; Morton, 92-96; Petal, 96-2001; Madison: St. Matthews, 01-06; Dir Connectional Min,
06-13; Jackson: Forrest Hill, 07-12; Clinton: First, 13-. 110 Mt Salus Rd Clinton, MS 39056. (601)
605-9051/(601) 317-5950.
Caufield,C.J. (): (FL) () . Greater New Jersey Conference, 12-13; Hollandale, 13-. 203 N Church St
Hollandale, MS 38748. (601) 940-7272 cjcaufield@hotmail.com.
Cessna,Gertrude E (): (RL) (WA) 12/14/38. Retired. District Staff, 13-. 88 Entrekin Ln, Purvis, MS
39475. (601) 794-5555
Chambers,Mack Arthur (Shirley): (PL) (AA) 12/25/53. Desoto-Quitman Circuit, 08-12; Shubuta
Parish, 12- . 5 Florence Powe Dr, Buckatunna, MS 39322. (601) 410-9410 / (601) 410-9410
SACMAC1972@yahoo.com.
Chambers,Shirley (Mack Arthur): (FL) (AA) 10/26/54. McLain Circuit, 96-2002; Bay Springs
Circuit, 02-08; Waynesboro Circuit, 08-11; Sylvester-Wesley Chapel, 11-12; Quitman Grace/St. John,
12-13; Bay Springs Circuit, 13- . 5 Florence Powe Dr, Buckatunna, MS 39322. (601) 410-8934 / pastorshirlc@yahoo.com.
Chamblee,LaMar B (Susan): (RE) (WA) 02/22/38. Retired. 3755 Lake Village Cove South, Olive
Branch, MS 38654. / (662) 890-5604 lrevcham22@yahoo.com.
Chapman,Jerry D. (Diane Leggett): (RE) (WA) 08/17/46. Retired. 317 Washington Avenue, Ocean
Springs, MS 39564. / (228) 860-4384 j1973chap@gmail.com.
Chatham,Victor R (): (RE) (WA) 11/04/48. Retired. Leakesville, 11- . 2315 Jones Street, Gulfport, MS
39507. (228) 861-3123 / (228) 896-2217 vronaldc@cableone.net.
Cheney,Charlene Nicole (): (FE) (AA) 09/08/81. PE-06, FC-09, FE-09; St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley
Chapel, 06-09; US Army Chaplain, 09- . 102 Longwood Drive, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 701-5660 /
(601) 924-2245 divinedivah@aol.com.
Cherry,Donnell (Katherleen): (PL) (AA) 07/06/55. Pontotoc Parish.- 02; New Hope Chickasaw, 02.
1023 CR 91, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-3544 / (662) 534-8492 past101@aol.com.
Childs,Michael Franklin (Debra): (FE) (WA) 05/18/54. OT 1977; D 1977; E 1980; FC 1980. Student,
77-79; Horn Lake, 79-81; New Hope-Murrah’s Chapel, 82-87; Goodman, 87-90; Meadville, 90-97;;
Houston: First, 97-05; Louisville: First, 05. PO Box 523, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 773-8064 / (662)
773-5539 mikechilds54@bellsouth.net.
Clay,Henry Carrol Jr (Effie): (RE) (AA) 06/08/28. Retired. 6658 Franklin Roosevelt Dr, Jackson, MS
39213. / (601) 981-1287 EHCCJr@aol.com.
Cochran,John Willis (Ouida Joan): (RE) (WA) 06/16/39. Retired. Liberty, 01-03; Buckatunna-State
Line, 03-10; Laurel: Kingston, 10- . 742 West 29th St, Laurel, MS 39440. (601) 636-2605 / johnwillisc@
comcast.net.
Cochran,Mitchell Wayne (Marcia): (FE) (WA) 10/07/66. PM 1992; D 1992; FC 1995; E 1995. North
Georgia Conference, 91-93; Glendale, 93-96; Natchez, Lovely Lane/Kingston, 96-2000; Nugent, 20002003; Jackson: St. Mark’s, 03-08; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 08-12; Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial, 12- .
2004 Highland Place, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-2605 / mwcochran5@yahoo.com.
Coggins,Charles Edward (Ginny Lee): (FL) (WA) 04/18/44. Ebenezer (Holmes Co.), 02-04 ; Tupelo:
Cornerstone, 04-08; Smithville, 08- . P. O. Box 93, Smithville, MS 38870. / Revdog1944@yahoo.com.
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Coggins,Joe Miller (Dorothy): (PE) (WA) 11/25/58. Ozark, 08-13; Houston North, 13- . PO Box 151
Houlka, MS 38850. (662) 416-1014 joecog@att.net.
Coile,Warren Robert (Linus): (FE) (WA) 08/09/62. P 1987; D 1987; E 1990; FC 1990. Seminary,
Candler School of Theology, 87-88; Decell Memorial, 88-90; Benton-Midway, 90-95; Meridian, New
Covenant, 95-97, Bolton Memorial, 97-Aug 04; Greenwood: St. John’s, Aug. 04-07; Itta Bena: First,
05-07; Amory: First, 07-12; Brookhaven: First 12- . P O Box 358, Brookhaven, MS 39602. (601) 8333519 / (601) 833-2429 .
Coker,Hiram J Jr (Cynthia S): (FE) (WA) 04/02/52. P 1989; D 1989: E 1992; FC 1992. Desoto
Charge, 82-83; DeKalb Circuit 83-85; Montrose/Garlandville 86-87; Seminary, Candler School of
Theology 87-90; Big Point/Wilson Springs, 90-¬93; Coalville/White Plains, 93-97; Long Beach, ChristPass Christian, 97-99; Natchez: Grace, 99-02; Voluntary Leave, 03/01/03-04; Montrose-Garlandville,
04-05; Voluntary Leave, 05-07; Meridian: Hawkins Memorial (3/4 time), 07-10; Voluntary Leave, 10-11;
Chunky (1/2 time), 11-13; Braxton, 13- ; Mendenhall, 13- . 512 Oak Street Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 917-2290 HIRAMCOKERJR@comcast.net.
Cole,Theodore Sr (Ida): (PL) (AA) 08/23/48. Rose Hill-Garlandville. 831 33rd St, Meridian, MS
39305. (601) 483-8418 / (601) 483-8418 cole8418@bellsouth.net.
Collier,Bryan Daniel (Wendy): (FE) (WA) 06/16/68. PM 93; D 93; FC 96; E 96 . New Columbus
(Kentucky), 91-94; Student, Asbury, 91-94; Tupelo, Wesley, 94-97; Asbury Seminary, 97-98; Tupelo: The
Orchard, 98. PO Box 3216, Tupelo, MS 38803. (662) 844-3310 / (662) 690-6507 bryan@theorchard.net.
Collins,Julie P (Sid): (FD) (WA) 10/15/69. Trans. Fron Holsten Conf., 07. DREAM, 07-12,
Hattiesburg: Parkways Heights (Assoc), 12- . 31 Glinda Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 545-2102 /
jcollins@thecrayonyears.com.
Colyer,Phillip Dexter (): (PL) () 07/28/60. Prarie Mount, 06- . PO BOX 141, Ripley, MS 38663. / .
Cook,Juanita W (Fernando): (PL) (AA) 12/22/48. Mt. Zion 03-06; Vaiden: Haven, 06- ; Ebenezer: Mt.
Zion, 09-10; Barwick, 10- . 544 CR 163, Coila, MS 38923. / (662) 237-4586 jwoodleycook@aol.com.
Cook,Robert (): (PL) (AA) . Clinton Seven Springs, 08- . 117 Stratford Dr, Madison, MS 39110. /
(601) 856-7988 rlcook@bellsouth.net.
Cook,Stephen Tyrone (Erma Louise Robinson): (FE) (AA) 01/03/69. PE 02. E 05. Greenville: Revels,
00-08; Jackson: Central, 08- ; Wesley Fdn. JSU, 08- . 1831 Springridge Dr, Jackson, MS 39211. (601)
355-7858 / (601) 957-5898 stephen.cook42@yahoo.com.
Cooksey,Christopher Lee (): (PL) (WA) 05/04/72. Mars Hill 03-06; Stonewall, 06-09; Pope Charge,
09- . 511 Main Street, Pope, MS 38658. (601) 479-5610 / (662) 563-9708 ccook27822@aol.com.
Cooper,Earl S (Mary Kathleen): (RA) (WA) 02/13/35. Retired. PO Box 667, Dumas, MS 38625.
(662) 837-7030 / (662) 837-7030 .
Cooper,Leon L. (Kim): (FL) (AA) 05/08/55. St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley, 09-12; Greer Chapel, 12- 13;
Weems Chapel, 13-. 204 N Jackson Ave Picayune, MS 39466. (601) 604-1879 leoncpr@yahoo.com.
Corban,William Bradford (Kathleen): (FE) (WA) 05/21/84. PE 11. Wesleyanna, 10-12; Hattiesburg:
Court Street, 12- . 515 ‘Elizabeth Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401. / (601) 845-6626 bradcorban@yahoo.
com.
Corley,Kenneth (Glenda): (RE) (WA) 05/30/42. Retired. 4442 Hwy 342, Pontotoc, MS 38863. /
(662) 489-1095 .
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Cornelius,John Lawrence Sr (Willie Jean): (RE) (AA) 03/07/43. Retired. Clinton: Lynch Chapel, 05.
6028 Westwind Rd, Jackson, MS 39206. / (601) 981-8715 jcorneliussr@comcast.net.
Cornell,Charles Ovee (Virginia): (FL) (WA) 09/17/48. Mount Olive, 06-. 88 CR 7, Soso, MS 39480.
(601) 797-3965 / (601) 729-8525 .
Cornell,David Brooks (): (FL) () . Stringer-Old Bay Springs, 12-. ,, . / .
Cornett,Bill W (Martha): (PL) (WA) 01/04/43. Greenwood Springs, 09-13; Okolona: First, 13- . 261
CR 1682, Tupelo, MS 38804. / (662) 842-2057 bcornett77@yahoo.com.
Cosnahan,Brister Calvin (): (PL) (WA) 02/12/56. Fayette-Community, 03-07; Vaiden, 07-13; Jackson:
Christ, 13-. PO Box 4025 Madison, MS 39130. (662) 610-1352 calvincosnahan@aol.com.
Cothen,Joseph Herbert III (Teresa Ann): (FE) (WA) 12/05/48. PE 04; FC 08; FE 08 . Waterford –
2003; Louise-Silver City, 03-07; Carrolton, 07-09, Sidon, 07-09; Lumberton-Maxie, 09- . 505 West Main,
Lumberton, MS 39455. (601) 796-8503 / (601) 796-3111 jcothen@hotmail.com.
Cotten,Sheblon Andre (Ellen Annette): (FE) (WA) 02/18/55. PM-78; D-78; E-82; FC-82. Candler
School of Theology, 77-80; Sandy Hook Charge, 80-81; New Pros¬pect Charge 81-84; Yazoo City,
St. John 84-87; Star-Monterey, 87-90; Jackson, Van Winkle, 90-93; Big Point/Wilson Springs, 93-95;
Meridian, Oakland Heights, 95-98; Aberdeen: First, 98-2003; Quitman: First-Shubuta, 03-06; Corinth:
First, 06-09; Clarksdale: First, 09- . P O Box 1303, Clarksdale, MS 38614. (662) 624-8596 / (662) 6248262 padresac@gmail.com.
Covington,Eugene (): (RE) (WA) 07/31/30. Retired. 70 Shamrock Dr, Laurel, MS 39443. / (601)
425-4767 .
Covington,Mark E (Kenda): (FE) (WA) 06/25/54. PM 1979; D 1979; E 1983; FC 1983. Fairfield,
72-73; Porterville Charge, 73-74; Southside, Philadelphia, 74- 76; Philadelphia, Jasper County, 76-78;
Perkins School of Theology, 78-81; Megargel, TX UMC, 78; Rockwall, TX, (Associate), 79-81; Jackson,
St. Luke’s (Associate), 81-83; Buckatanna/State Line, 83-86; Raleigh/Unity, 86-90; Jackson, Briarwood,
90-95; Disability, 95-96; Wayne County Asso¬ciate, 96-2000; Laurel: Kingston / Philadelphia, 00-10,
Purvis-Talowah, 10-11; Quitman: First, 11- . 203 E Franklin St., Quitman, MS 39355. / markcov@
comcast.net.
Cox,David Earl (P Dale): (FE) (WA) 03/25/63. PM 1984; D 1984; E 1990; FC 1990. Asbury
Theological Seminary, 85-88; Edwards, 88-89; Associate, Jackson, Christ, 89-2003; Meadville, 03-13;
Hernando, 13-. 1890 Mt Pleasant Hernando, MS 38632. (601) 384-7494/(662) 429-4324. dcox@
ftcweb.net.
Cox,James Raymond: (RA) (WA) 01/15/39. Retired-12/31/06. Lula-Friars Point, 09- . 339 Ann Marie
Dr, Southaven, MS 38671. / (662) 420-4804 revjc39@ comcast.net.
Crawford,Joseph (Sandra J): (FL) (AA) 09/11/51. McComb: St. Paul, 89-08; Pleasant Valley-Zion
Ridge, 92-08; White Oak, 08- . PO Box 34, Kokomo, MS 39643. (601) 359-1061 / (601) 736-6166
agapejoe@hotmail.com.
Crawford,Ray E. (Jane Montgomery): (RL) (WA) 07/06/40. Retired; McLauren, 02- . 105 W Main
Ave, Lumberton, MS 39455. / (601) 796-2525 .
Crawley, JW. (RL) McLain Circuit, 13-. 1114 Joe Wheeler Avenue Laurel, MS 39440. (228) 475-0182/
(228) 217-9226.
Cray,Ivan Stuart (Lisa): (PL) (WA) . Bethel, 08- . 2231 Goodwill Loop, Brookhaven, MS 39601. /
(601) 823-3532 ivan@sleekcom.com.
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Creel,Lawrence Albert (Nancy): (RE) (WA) 10/03/47. Retired. 405 Asbury Trail, Brandon, MS
39042. / (601) 664-1065 creellarry@bellsouth.net.
Criddle,Jimmie Earl (Debbie): (FE) (WA) 10/25/76. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08 . Yazoo: First; Carolina, 05-08;
Tupelo: First (Assoc), 08-12; Amory: First, 12- . P. O. Box 147, Amory, MS 38821. (662) 256-8486 /
(662) 610-3509 jimmy@fumcamory.org.
Crosby,Johnny J (Connie Joan): (FE) (WA) 01/28/56. D 85; E 88; FC. 88. Wayne County Circuit,
75-77; Ovett Charge, 77-79; Williamsburg Charge, 79-83; Asbury Seminary, Mt. Olivet, KY, First, 83-86;
Pleasant Hill/Salem, 86-90; Vancleave, 1990. Leave of Absence, 91-92: Gloster, 92-93; Brookhaven,
Jackson Street, 93-97; Meadville, 97-2003; Decatur / WF ECCC, 03-19; Brookhaven District. 09-12;
Camp Wesley Pines (Dir) 12-. PO Box 276, Gallman, MS 39601. (601)892-2341 / (601) 892-9076
revjjc@hotmail.com.
Cross,Cynthia (Todd): (FE) (AA) 10/30/58. E 06; FC 06. Kosciusko: Barlow, 02-2003; Meridian:
St Elizabeth-Daleville: St Mark, 03-06; Meridian: Haven, Daleville: St. Mark, 06-13; District
Superintendent, 13-. 3412 11th Pl, Meridian, MS 39305. (662) 417-0340 / (601) 485-8747 preacherwoman98@att.net.
Crumble,Cora (Sammie Lee): (FE) (AA) 06/30/50. PM 97; D 97; E 2000; FC 2000. Ripley, 98-02;
Leave-Incapacity, 9/1/02- . 1172 CR 506, Shannon, MS 38868. (662) 767-3833 / (662) 767-3833
ccrum6@bellsouth.net.
Crump,Alfonso Wadsworth Jr (Lois Artis): (FE) (AA) 01/04/50. PM 1973; D 1973; E 1978; FC 1978.
Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA, 9/74-12/76; Wesley Foundation Director, JSU,
77-89; Morton Circuit, 78-82; Chaplain, University Medical Center, 1/79-12/79; Flowood, East JacksonGreer Chapel Charge, 82-93; Wesley Foundation, JSU, 76-96; Director, Metro Ministries, 96-99; Greer
Chapel/Taylorsville, 99-04 ; Jackson State University, 04-. 2428 Harriotte Ave, Jackson, MS 39209.
(601) 979-2191 / (601) 948-5767 alfonso.w.crump@jsums.edu.
Crump,Willie Bernard (Alveria D): (RE) (AA) 11/17/36. Retired. 400 Laurel Hill Dr, Starkville, MS
39759. (662) 323-5696 / (662) 323-5696 alveria@bellsouth.net.
Cuevas,Colby Uriah : (PE) . Asbury (Student), 12- 13; Tupelo: First, 13-. PO Box 854 Tupelo, MS
38802. (859) 317-1919. colby.cuevad@ gmail.com.
Cumberland,Thomas Lane (Lynda Carolyn): (RE) (WA) 12/15/41. Retired. 3405 Hwy 53, Poplarville,
MS 39470. (601) 795-3162 / (601) 795-3162 .
Cumbest,Christopher Oris (Sheila R): (FE) (WA) 11/26/62. PM 1989; D 1989; E 1992; FC 1992. ByrdWesley (Student) 84-87; Student, Duke Divinity School, 88-90; Clinton, First, Associate, 90-92; FloraBentonia, 92-97; Lucedale, 97-2001; Jackson: Alta Woods, 01-06, Coordinator of Church Recovery,
06-07; Ocean Springs: St. Paul, 07-. P. O. Box 909, Ocean Springs, MS 39566. (228) 875-5701 / (228)
588-1048 chris@stpaulos.org.
Cumbest,David Lee (Pattie): (FE) (WA) 09/19/54. PM 1993; D 1993; E 1997; FC 1997. Cary, 89-91;
Chestnut Ridge (North Carolina), 91-95; Lumberton, 95-98; Kreole, 98-2003; Biloxi: Heritage, 03-10;
McComb: Centenary, 10-13; Safe Harbor, 13- . 12000 Highway 63 Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 9904880. biscuitman@cableone.net.
Cumbest,Sheila R (Chris): (FD) (WA) 12/05/61. D 97; FC 97. Jackson, Galloway, 9/90-6/94; Flora,
9/94-6/97; Lucedale, First, 97-2001; Jackson: Alta Woods / Leavell Woods, Assoc., 2001-04 ; Mississippi
Conference, 03-08, Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc Min. of Christian Education and Adm), 08- . 17735
John Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 875-5701 / (228) 588-1048 sheila@stpaulos.org.
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Cupit,Thomas F (Edna): (RE) (WA) 06/18/23. Retired. 1909 Modeannia St, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662)
840-1947 / (662) 840-1947 ednacupit@att.net.
Currey,George Todd Sr. (Betty): (RE) (WA) 05/01/28. Retired. PO Box 7, Eastaboga, AL 36260. /
(256) 473-3181 gtcurrey@cableone.net.
Curtis,James Richard (): (FE) (WA) 03/28/52. PM 1981; D 1981; E 1985; FC 1985. Christ, Oxford,
78-80; Free Springs, 79-80; Student, Candler, 80-83; Horn Lake, 83-86; Hernando, First, Associate-Hinds
Chapel, 86-90; Oxford, St. Andrews, 90-97; Iuka: First, 97-2001; Jackson: St. Mark’s, 01-07; Gulfport:
Trinity, 07-11; Tupelo: First, 11- . PO Box 854, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 690-8100 / (662) 213-2822 .
Curtis,William Edwin (Faye): (RE) (WA) 05/03/30. Retired. 2015 Hickory St, Starkville, MS 39759.
(662) 323-1624 / (662) 323-1624 edc@ms.metrocast.net.
Cutrer,George A. (Ellie): (PL) (WA) . Georgetown-Providence, 10-13; Ebenezer, 13- . 6042 Enterprise
Road, Summit, MS 39666. / (601) 250-0779 ellie112@bellsouth.net.
Dabbs,Danny Neil Sr. (Sara): (FE) (WA) 06/05/49. PM 6 87; D 6 87; E 6 91; FC 6 91. Algoma Charge,
85-89. Aberdeen, St. Mark, 89-92: Tupelo, St. Mark, 92-98; Oxford: St. Andrews/Abbeville, 98-2001;
Hernando, 01-11; Gulfport: Trinity. 11- . 5007 Lawson Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 863-2717 /
(228) 897-2463 pastor1@trinityumc.com.
Dailey,Bobby Earl (Michelle): (FE) (AA) 10/21/53. PM 91; D 91; E 94; FC 94. Pascagoula, St. Mark,
85-87; School in California, 87-88; Bay St. Louis, Valena C. Jones, 88-94; Hattiesburg, St. Paul/Mt. Olive,
94-95; Picayune Circuit, 95-05; Lampton: New Zion,-St. Paul, 05-08; Laurel: St. Paul, 08-09; Family
Leave, 09-11; Clifford Temple CME, 11-12; Abbeville, 12- . 59 CR 198, Oxford, MS 38655. / (601)
236-5126 elderbdailey@bellsouth.net.
Dalton,Jeffre H (Rebecca Sue): (FE) (WA) 10/27/61. PM 1986; D 1986; E 1989; FC 1989. PM, 1986;
D, 1986; E, 1989; FC, 1989; Shiloh, 00-06; Clarksdale: St. Paul, 06-08; Braxton, 08-13 : Mendenhall,
08-13; Holly Springs: First, 13- . PO Box 147 Holly Springs, MS 38635. (662) 402-6580. (662) 252-2194.
jeffandbeckydalton@att.net.
Daniel,Ray Neal Jr (Annette L.): (FE) (WA) 07/25/54. PM 1976 D 1976; E 1983; FC 1983. Iliff School
of Theology, 76-79; Retired. 705 East Quitman St Iuka, MS 38852. (662) 231-5455 rndjr1971@gmail.
com.
Daniels,Amy Lann (John Edward): (FD) (WA) 08/22/68. PD 01; D 04; FC 04; Hernando, 01. 1890 Mt
Pleasant Rd, Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 429-7026 / (662) 429-8958 amy.daniels@hernandoumc.org.
Darling,Daniel Sean (Kay): (PL) (WA) 08/18/68. Falkner, 01-13; Union West, 13-. 609 Glendale Rd,
New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2785/(662) 255-2485 ddarling@lanefurniture.com.
Davis,Elvernice (Cynthia): (RE) (AA) 04/11/40. Retired. 3796 Merritt Street, Memphis, TN 38128.
/ (901) 380-0054 chaplaindavis07@gmail.com.
Davis,Francis Joseph (Carol Ann): (FL) (WA) 08/04/46. Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston, 04-10;
Panola Charge, 10-13; Vernona-Palmetto, 13- . 106 Songbird Lane Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 810-7010/
(662) 561-2069 bgdaddd@gmail.com.
Davis,Harry Bryan (): (FE) (WA) 12/14/50. OT 85; D 85; E 88; FC 88. Houston-South, 77-82; Panola
Charge, 82-85; Nanih Waiya Charge, 85-88; Shaw/ Delta State University-Wesley Foundation, 88-89;
Lambert, 89-91; Lula, 91-93; luka, North, 93-95; Disability, 95-98; Hamilton 98-03; Leave-Incapacity,
03. PO Box 176, Hamilton, MS 39746. / (662) 343-9291 .
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Davis,Julian Lamar Jr. (Melissa): (FD) (WA) 09/23/62. PD 05; FC 08; FD 08; Hattiesburg: Parkway
Heights (assoc), 05. 2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 544-7873 / (601) 467-2164 juliandavis@parkwayheights.org.
Davis,Robert Jerry (Sherry): (RE) (WA) 08/10/42. Retired. 192 Arbor Ln, Columbus, MS 39702.
(662) 327-1090 / (662) 327-1090 davisj25@bellsouth.net.
De la Cruz,Goyo (Luz): (FE) (Ot) 02/07/56. PE-10. Forest: Trinity, 02-09; New Church StarttttttHispanic Ministries, 09- . POB 1561, Southaven, MS 38671. / (662) 233-6070 goyodelacruz@gmail.com.
Dearing,Allen Standefer (Debra): (FE) (WA) 05/05/51. PM 1982; D 1982; E 1985; FC 1985. Oral
Roberts University, 82-83; Pass Christian, 83-85; Mt. Pleasant/ Red Hill, 85-88; Sandtown, 88-90, Mt.
Pleasant, 90-92. Ruleville, 92-93; Avon-Glen Allan, 93-98; Marion / Pleasant Grove, 98-06; Johnston
Chapel, 06-13; Calhoun City: Lewis Mem, 13-. PO Box 14 Calhoun City, MS 38916. (662) 628-5467/
(601) 341-8172 preacher@afo.net.
Dearman,Phillip Steven (Michele): (FE) (WA) 07/16/67. PM 1995; D 1995; FC 1997; E 1997.
Ebenezer, Forsyth, GA, Emory, 92-93; Oxford East Charge MTS, 93-95; Durant: West, 95-98; Corinth:
Christ, 98-99; Belzoni: First, 99-2003; Leland-Shaw, 03-05; Greenville: First, 05-08; Houston: First,
08-11; Water Valley: First-Bethlehem, 11-12; Medical Leave, 12- . 801 Frontage Road, Oxford, MS
38655. (662) 836-8768 / (662) 473-0178 dearps1967@yahoo.com.
Deaton,Diana Maureen Baker: (FL) (WA) 02/17/50. Chapel of the Cross, Columbia –02; Independence
02-04; Mount Olive-Mize, 04-06; Pleasant Hill, 06-07; Carson-Goodhope, 08-12; Oakdale, 12-;
Seminary, 12- . 662 Riley Rd, Columbia, MS 39429. / (601) 731-5134 hcdeaton@bellsouth.net.
Debose,LaSonya (Andre): (PL) (AA) 07/27/79. Ocean Springs: St. James, 09- . 4724 Weems Street,
Moss Point, MS 39563. (228) 324-8988 / lasonyatdebose@gmail.com.
DeDeaux, Ella: (PE) Delisle: Mt Zion, 13-; Pass Christian: St Paul, 13-. 369 Grayson Ave Pass Christian,
MS 39571. (228) 326-5301.
DeDeaux,Wilmer Nathaniel (Mary Helen): (PL) (WA) 10/08/49. Gulfport: Haven Chapel, 97. 1310
Mills Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501. / (228) 832-5977 wndedeaux@att.net.
Develin,Billy Earnest (): (RA) (WA) 09/23/45. Retired . 392 Cedar Drive, Columbus, MS 39705. / .
DeVore,Stephen Alan (June): (FE) (WA) 12/08/50. PM 89; D 89; E 93; FC 93. East Prentiss Parish,
87-89; Biglersville, 89-91; Algoma, 91-97; Belmont--Dennis, 97-02; Jumpertown, 02-05; CharlestonTippo, 05-07; Iuka: North, 07-01/01/09; Incapacity Leave, 02/01/09- . 1910 West Quitman, Iuka, MS
38852. / sadevore@hotmail.com.
Dial,Stephen Grady: (FE) (WA) 12/24/50. PE-78. FE-83. Student, Asbury, 79; Sparta (N.GA), 79-80;
Jonesboro (Assoc) (N.GA), 80; Powers Ferry (Assoc) (N.GA), 80-82; Caledonia, 82-83; Ceder BluffSiloam, 83-85; Shuqualak, 85-86; Potts Camp, 87-88; Coldwater-Arkabutla, 88-89; Incapacity Leave,
06/01/89- . 129 Rock Port Drive, McDonough, GA 30253.
Dickerson,Allison Carr (Matt): (FD) (WA) 05/31/75. PM-01; FD 04; Tupelo: First (Youth), 01- 04
.Crossgates (Assoc.), 04- . 709 Water Oak Cv, Pearl, MS 39208. (601) 825-8677 / adickerson@crossgatesumc.org.
Dickerson,Barry Dale (Grace): (FE) (WA) 07/29/49. PM 1975; D 1975; E 1978; FC 1978. Asbury
Theological Seminary, 73-77; Jeff Davis Parish, 77-80; Ridge¬land, 80-85; Decatur, 85-90; Tunica, First,
90-94; Oak Grove, 94-2000; Columbia: First, 00-05; Water Valley: First-Bethlehem, 05-11; Cleveland:
First, 11- ; Merigold, 11- . P O Box 130, Cleveland, MS 38732. (662) 843-3414 / (662) 843-2921 revbarrydd@msn.com.
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Dickson-Rishel,Dorothy Jane (Rod): (FE) (WA) 07/06/59. PM 1983; D 1983; E 1991; FC 1991.
Perkins School of Theology, 83-86; Southwestern Medical Center, 86-87; Associate, Plymouth Park
(N. Texas Conference), 88-90; Cedar Lake (Mississippi Conference, 90-91. Leave of Absence, 91-93;
Gulfport Memorial Hospital, 93. 109 Beach Park Place, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 865-3204 / (228)
596-8504 drishel@mhg.com.
Dickson-Rishel,Roderick Elliot (Dorothy Jane): (FE) (WA) 10/01/56. PM 1983; D 1983; E 1988;
FC 1988. Appointed to attend school, 84-86; Para. 286.1, Plymouth Park UMC, North Texas Annual
Conference, 86-90. Nugent, 90-2000; Mississippi City, 00-09; Long Beach: First, 09-12; Pass Christian:
First, 12- . P. O. Box 375, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 863-9619 / (228) 863-2242 rod.rishel@fumclb.
org.
Diggs,Christopher Carone (Lecha): (PL) (AA) 02/22/66. Indianola: Rasberry, 11-13; Oxford: BurnsHammit Hill, 13- . 626 ML King Jr Circle Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 236-5988/ (662) 255-4121.
Chris_Diggs@yahoo.com.
Dinas,Johnny A: (RE) (WA) 03/25/21. Retired. 873 Windsor Rd, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 226-2755
Dixon,Linda Faye (Curtis): (FE) (AA) 07/04/60. PE-09. Hattiesburg: Main St. (assoc), 09;Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel, 10- . 612 S George Ave #4, Petal, MS 39465. (601) 544-8141 / (601)
467-4809 lfrdixon3@yahoo.com.
Dobbs,Claire Elizabeth: (FE) (WA) 11/17/75. PE-01. FE-04. Columbus: First (Assoc), 01-04; Oxford:
Oxford-University (Assoc), 04-13; Sabbatical Leave, 13- . 119 Edgewood Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655. (662)
234-5278 / clairedobbs8@gmail.com.
Dobson,Jimmy D (Carol): (RE) (WA) 05/21/42. Retired. 2079 Hwy 15 S, Ovett, MS 39464. / (601)
428-4342 eph2810@megagate.com.
Dodd,William Sanford (Beverly): (RE) (WA) 02/10/46. Retired. 1645 Live Oak Drive, Grenada, MS
38901. (662) 809-1416 / (662) 809-1288 dodd.s@att.net.
Dollar,Larry E (Elaine): (PL) (WA) 07/04/48. Mt Pleasant-Brownfield, 83-11; Iuka: West (copastor),
11- . 261 Dunn Rd., Walnut, MS 38683. (800) 458-1560 / dockdollar@aol.com.
Donnell,Denise LeChelle (): (FE) (AA) 05/02/72. XFER-AME, 09; FC-09; E-09. Jackson:
Broadmeadow assoc., 06-08; Greenville: Revels, 08-09; Mississippi City, 09-, 219 Courthouse Road,
Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 896-7626 / mississippicitypastor@gmail.com.
Douglas,Stacy Joe (): (FE) (WA) 10/27/59. D 97; FC 97. E-07; FC-07; Quitman, First, 86-87;
Meridian, Poplar Springs Drive, 87-89; Natchez, Grace, 89-92; Greenwood, St. John’s, 92-95; Natchez,
Grace, 96-97; Leave, 98-00; Adm/Outreach, Drew Theo. Sem., 00-04; Artesia-New Hope, 04-07; Macon:
First, 07-09; Poplar Head-Saucier, 09-13; Coffeeville, 13- . 133 Morrison Street Coffeeville, MS 38922.
(228) 832-1267/(228) 265-3102. sbscardinal@att.net.
Dowd,Thomas Michael (Charlotte): (FL) (WA) 07/02/46. Louisville West, 05. 506 Pontotc, Louisville,
MS 39339. / (662) 773-2242 pastormikeandcharlotte@yahoo.com.
Dowling,William Hilton Sr (Angela): (FE) (WA) 02/22/61. PM 86; D 86; E 89 FC 89. Memphis
Theological Seminary, St. Charles/Pleasant Grove UMC, AR, 86-87; Leakesville, 87-89; Liberty, 89-90.
Star/Braxton, 90-93; Fletcher’s Chapel/Bethany, 93-95; Johnston Chapel, 95-2000; Greenville: Trinity
2000-2003; Waynesboro: First, 03-06; Quitman: First-Shubutta, 06-08; Collins, 08-09; Eminence, 08-09;
Woodville-Macedonia, 09-12; Andrew Chapel, 12- . 319 Fox Run Road, Meridian, MS 39305. /
RevDrBroD@gmail.com.
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Downs,Walter (Sheryl): (FL) (WA) 04/18/52. Liberty, 06-10; Boonville: Christ-Lebanon, 10- . 175
Old Trace Dr., Baldwyn, MS 38824. / (662) 401-8675 brotherwalt@hotmail.com.
Ducker,William Gregory (Megan): (FE) (WA) 06/10/78. PM 08. FC 11. FE 11. Montrose 98-00;
Hattiesburg: West Lake, 00-04; Pine Flat-Abbeville, 04-06; Iuka: North, 06-07; Americus Parish:
Croosroads-Refuge, 07-09; Starkville:First (Assoc), 09-11; Avon-Glen Alen, 11-13; Ellisville: First, 13- .
PO Box 59 Ellisville, MS 39437. (662) 694-1067. gregducker@hotmail.com.
Duckworth,Darian Elise (): (FE) (WA) 12/05/81. PE-07. FE-10. Natches: Grace, 07-12; Cleveland:
St. Luke-Shipman Chapel, 12- . 1227 Deering Street, Cleveland, MS 38732. (662) 843-2306 / (662)
843-5766 darianduck@yahoo.com.
Dye,Allen Millsaps Jr (Elaine M): (RE) (WA) 07/18/46. Retired. 202 Cypress Ave, Clarksdale, MS
38614. (601) 956-4035 / (662) 624-2973 amdye1@gmail.com.
Dye,James W (Orber): (PL) (AA) 07/18/46. PM 1984; D 1884; E 1988; FC 1988. Louisville Circuit,
80-82; Ripley Circuit, 82-96; Columbus, St. James, 96-2000; Enterprise Circuit, 2000-2001; Ripley:
Adkins Chapel-Union Grove, 01- ; ¾ time, 06-. 72 Hwy 356 W, Rienzi, MS 38865. (662) 423-3332 /
dyejw761@yahoo.com.
Dyess,Arvah Eugene (): (RE) (WA) 03/20/24. Retired. 4251 Berlin Dr, Jackson, MS 39211. / (601)
362-9784 .
Earls,Denise Marie (): (RE) (WA) 06/17/35. Retired. 12104 Groth Court, Charlotte, NC 28277. /
(704) 814-4739 rearls1232@aol.com.
East,Thomas Randolph Jr (Patricia Ann): (RE) (WA) 01/25/44. Retired. Hurley, 07-09, Midway, 10- .
4010 Meadow Oak Lane, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. (228) 475-1961 / teast7@cableone.net.
Eaton, Susan Nabors: (FD)
Edge,Clarence Duane (Evelyn): (RA) (WA) 08/07/35. Retired. 264 CR 409, Rienzi, MS 38865. /
(662) 462-7436 .
Edwards,James (Mary Frances): (RE) (WA) 07/29/41. Retired. McLain, 91- . 304 Sandy Run Rd,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402. / (601) 264-3280 .
Edwards,Walton Eddie (Marie): (FL) (WA) . Meridian: Hawkins Memorial, 09-11; Meridian: Hawkins
Memorial/Suqualena, 11- . 25 Lake Eddins 16388B, Pachuta, MS 39347. / (601) 727-2163 waltoneedwards@yahoo.com.
Edwards-Evans,Tanya Yvette (): (FE) (AA) 04/23/62. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Benton: Wesley Chapel,
02-07; Kingsley, 03-07; Paulding, 07-09; Laurel: St. Paul, 09-12; Meridian: St. Peter/Wesley Chapel, 12- .
6308 Old Eight Street Road, Meridian, MS 39301. / tanya_edwardsevans@yahoo.com.
Elam,Jimmy Bay (Ruth): (RE) (WA) 05/02/31. Retired. PO Box 1222, Raymond, MS 39154. / (601)
857-5246 jbelam@bellsouth.net.
Elliott,Diane Moore (Robert Edward): (PL) (WA) 08/27/46. Shelby, 09-12; Rosedale-Gunnison, 12- .
608 Ridgeway Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732. / (662) 846-0259 dianewriter@cableone.net.
English,David Olen (): (PL) () . Prentiss East Parish, 12-. 2 CR 7130, Booneville, MS 38829. / (662)
554-9932 .
Entrekin,Rod L (Ginny): (RE) (WA) 11/05/29. Retired. 711 Berkshire Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. /
(601) 268-3830 ginny.entrekin@comcast.net.
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Estess,Homer E (): (RE) (WA) 04/26/27. Retired. 170 Jim Dixon Rd, Vaughan, MS 39179. / (662)
673-8820 .
Evans,John Norman (Karen Sue): (AM) (WA) 10/11/48. AM 03. Jackson: Van Winkle, 99-11;
Boniva/Redbone, 11- . 909 Kent Dr, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 924-4558 / (601) 924-4558 JMeesha@
aol.com.
Evans,Michael Porter (Betty): (FE) (WA) 10/10/67. PE-01, E-06, FC-06. Rice’s Chapel, 94-12/31/96;
Longtown, 1/1/97-00; Potts Camp 00–02; Brookhaven: Jackson Street, 02-05; Shuqualak, 05-08; Pleasant
Grove, 08-13; Monticello, 13- . 512 Brookhaven Street Monticello, MS 39654. (601) 587-2350/(601)
320-3547 frogdad@mail2dad.com.
Evans,Michael Dewayne (Shelley): (FL) (WA) 07/12/70. Ozark, 01-05; Pope Charge, 05-09; Cooper’s
Chapel (FL), 09-11; Williamsburg-Lone Star, 11-12 ; Carrollton Charge 12-; Sidon 12-. P.O. Box 145,
Carrollton, MS 38917. / (662) 237-6807 mdevans2011@hotmail.com.
Everett,Dock (Mary): (RL) (AA) 10/12/37. Retired. New St. Matthew, 05- . PO Box 5104, Meridian,
MS 39302. / (601) 826-1834 dockeverett@yahoo.com.
Fair,Lynn (Vicki): (PL) (WA) 02/02/51. Plantersville, 01- . 118 Scenic Cv, Saltillo, MS 38866. (662)
841-6479 / (662) 869-3110 lynn.fair@tupeloms.gov.
Fairley,Shirley Ann (Willie Ray): (PL) (AA) 04/19/53. Bolton Chapel, 10-13; Lucedale Circuit, 13-.
124B Beatline Road, McLain, MS 39456. (601) 945-2841 rev.sfairley@yahoo.com.
Falgout,Mark Scott (Shelia): (FL) (WA) 09/27/54. Corinth; Box Chapel, 07-10; Tippah Circuit, 10- .
10150 CR 701, Ripley, MS 38663. / mfalgout9@bellsouth.net.
Farr,William Clay (Cheryl): (PL) (WA) 09/16/54. Oxford East, 09-13; DeKalb Circuit, 13- . 15321
Hwy 39 S DeKalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-5135/(601) 551-0201 clayfarr@hughes.net.
Felder,Charles Bertram (Sherry): (RE) (WA) 02/26/39. Retired. 406 Idlewoods Lane, Ridgeland, MS
39157. / (601) 790-7320 felder1550@gmail.com.
Felder,Joe Girling (): (RL) (WA) 03/14/46. Retired. Magnolia: First, 10- . P O Box 413, Magnolia, MS
39652. (601) 783-2328 / taybeth@c-gate.net.
Fink,Dennis E (Marilyn): (FE) (WA) 07/15/41. PM 1994; D 1994; FC 1997; E 1997. Nazarene Church
(Including seminary), 70-92; Houston, North, 93-95; Jackson, Van Winkle, 95-99; Gloster, 99-02;
Myrtle-Ebenezer, 02-08; Verona-Palmetto, 08-13; Memphis Conference, 13- . 3194 Munford Gilt Edge
Rd Munford, TN 38058. (901) 837-0046/(662) 422-0323. marilyndennisfink@gmail.com.
Fisher,James Albert (Madge): (FE) (WA) 04/15/49. PM 91; D 91; E 94; FC 94. Poplar Springs (North
Carolina Conference), 89-92; Grenada, Grace, 92-96; Caswell Springs, 96-06; Fulton: First, 06-10;
Pascagoula; First, 10- . P. O. Box 371, Pascagoula, MS 39568. (228) 762-5222 / (228) 588-8539 jfisher@
fumcpascagoula.org.
Fitzpatrick,Evelyn Ann (Lavert): (PL) (AA) 09/28/65. Holly Springs: Asbury-St. Marys. 11- . 200
Higgins Trail, Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 490-1234 efitzpat84@yahoo.com.
Fitzpatrick,Lavert (Evelyn): (PE) (AA) 07/22/64. Okolona:Mount Pisgah (Assoc.), 08-12; Snowtown,
12- . 200 Higgins Trail, Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 509-9676 lfitzpat83@yahoo.com.
Fleming-Jones,Anna Elsie: (FE) (WA) . PE 11. Long Beach: First (Assoc), 09-13; Hazelhurst: First, 13- .
4412 Woodlark Drive Jackson, MS 39211(228) 326-7201 anna.fleming@fumclb.org.
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Fleming,Claude LeRoy Jr (Janice): (RE) (WA) 10/05/35. Retired. 306 Will Ave, Philadelphia, MS
39350. / (601) 650-0041 ClaudeFleming370@yahoo.com.
Fleming,Eldridge E (Martha): (RE) (WA) 09/19/36. Retired. 2800 W Main St Cottage 203B, Tupelo,
MS 38801. (662) 844-6430 / (662) 844-6430 dreeflem@gmail.com.
Flemons,Herman (): (PL) (AA) 01/03/55. Holly Springs: Asbury-Strickland-McDonald. 201 County
Road 108, Abbeville, MS 38601. / (662) 513-6019 555flemons@gmail.com.
Fletcher,T Russell Jr (Dianne): (RE) (WA) 03/02/42. Retired. POB 157, Paonia, CO 81428. (970)
527-3348 / (970) 527-4332 paoniapastor@tds.net.
Flowers,Dawn Douglas (Alan Shawn): (FE) (WA) 10/10/79. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Wesley Foundation
USM (Dir), 05-10; Union-Mt. Zion, 10-12; Bay St. Louis: Main Street, 8/1/12 - . P.O. Box 2897, Bay St.
Louis, MS 39521. (228) 304-1792 almadawn720@gmail.com.
Flowers,Roger A (Carol): (FE) (WA) 04/29/51. PM 1974; D 1974; E 1977; FC 1977. Asbury
Theological Seminary, 74-76; Jackson, Christ, Asso., 76-78; Pelahatchie-Gulde, 78-80; Pleasant GroveWinchester,80-84; Grace-Terry, 84-85; Hattiesburg: Glendale, 85 / Wesley Hosp, 98. P.O. Box 16509,
Hattiesburg, MS 39404. (601) 268-8403 / (601) 268-3669 Roger.Flowers@Wesley.com.
Forbus,Gregory Albert (Sidney): (FL) (WA) 05/04/54. Homewood, 04-06; Belmont, 06-13; New
Albary: Calvary, 13-. 318 Tate Ave New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 454-7375 gforbus@hotmail.com.
Ford,Eddie Joe (Fannie): (PE) (AA) 01/28/53. PE-10. Holly Springs: Asbury-St. Marys, 00-10,
Snowtown, 10-12; Barlow, 12- ; Epworth, 12-. 792 Well Ext, Courtland, MS 38620. (662) 563-5216 /
(662) 563-5216 Efordcourtland@gmail.com.
Ford,John Robert (): (PL) (WA) . Vicksburg: Wesley, 05- . 206 Willow Way, Vicksburg, MS 39183.
(601) 634-0506 / (601) 638-7004 ford@missionprimary.com.
Ford,Rebecca Annette (Gerald): (PL) (WA) 09/02/50. Oxford: South, 93-04; Taylor, 04. 568 CR 371,
Water Valley, MS 38965. (662) 915-1791 / (662) 513-2082 rford@olemiss.edu.
Foretich,Stephanie Camille: (PE). St. Lukes Trng & Counseling Center (CPE) 12; Chaplain: Emory
Univ, 9/1/12-. 756 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA 30030. (706) 372-9860.
Forrest,James Earp (Annette): (PL) (AA) 10/19/57. Binford Chapel -05; Barwick, Binsford Chapel,
05. 702 Magnolia Drive, Winona, MS 38967. (662) 565-9999 / (662) 283-5610 pastorjamesforrest@
yahoo.com.
Forrest, Jimmy Lewis (Rosie Lee): (RL) (AA) 7/23/1943. Retired; Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair, 13-.
112 Academy Street Winona, MS 38967. (662) 283-3043/(662) 858-0003.
Forrest,Nelson (Maggie): (PL) (AA) 11/29/55. Webster Circuit, 87- . 116 Hazel Cir, Winona, MS
38967. (662) 294-0051 / (662) 283-1669 .
Fortenberry,Donald Peyton (Edna Kaye): (RE) (WA) 08/02/40. Retired. 4466 Hickory Ridge Rd,
Jackson, MS 39211. / (601) 366-2611 don.fortenberry@millsaps.edu.
Foster,John Thomas (Kimberly): (FE) (WA) 09/15/80. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Vardaman, 05-08, Fulton:
First (Assoc.), 08-11; Wesley Fdn. ICC (Dir), 08- ; Houston: North, 11- . PO BOX 312, Houlka, MS
38850. / (662) 568-7474 jtfoster3818@yahoo.com.
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Franklin,Jason Wayne (Leslie): (FE) (WA) 06/26/72. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Ozark, 98-01(mid year);
Tupelo: Cornerstone – 01(mid year)- 04; Ingomar-Mt. Zion, 04-06; Starkville: First Associate, 06-09;
Jumpertown, 09- . 888 Hwy. 4 W., Booneville, MS 38829. (662) 728-5016 / jason@jumpertownumc.org.
Frazier,Walter L (Terri): (FD) (WA) 02/27/68. PM 93; D 93; DFC 99. Student 93-94; Vicksburg:
Crawford Street Associate, 94-95; Leave of Absence, 95-98; MS Methodist Rehab, 98-; Grace
Counseling Center. 101 Hilda Marie St, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-5703 / (601) 631-0529 walter@walterfrazier.com.
Freeman,Orville Glenn (Bettie): (AM) (WA) 04/22/46. AM 02. New Augusta/Beaumont, 95-99;
Bassfield, 99-2000; Antioch, 00-08; Boyles Chapel, 06-08; Columbia Circuit, 08- . 1959 Hwy 98E,
Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-0720 / (601) 736-0720 ogfree3@AOL.com.
Fulton,Travis Roland (Margaret Kuehnle): (RE) (WA) 09/07/42. Retired. 363 Lakeshore Drive,
Ferriday, LA 71334. / (318) 757-1417 travisormargaret@bellsouth.net.
Fuquay,David Earl (Rwth): (FE) (WA) 10/03/73. PE-98; FC-01; FE-01; Clinton, First (Assoc),
99-2001; Jackson: Leavell Woods, 2001-03; Fund for Theol Ed, 04-06. University of Florida Wesley
Fdn.- University UMC, 06-12; Florida Conference: Campus Ministries; 7/1/12- . 5022 NW 16th St,
Gainesville, FL 32605. (352) 338-7929 davefuquay@gmail.com.
Fuquay, Rwth Samson (David): (FE) (WA) 02/09/70. Trans. From New England Conf. 07. Crossgates,
03-08; Belzona: First, 08-09/01/09; Millsaps College (Chaplain), 09/01/09-7/1/12; Florida ConferenceAssoc Dir Clergy Exc, 7/1/12 -. 715 Cornelia Ave Lakeland, FL 33815. (601) 316-9485.
Gage,Roosevelt (Chyleen M): (RL) (AA) 11/04/47. Retired. Sturgis: Boyd Chapel, 03- . 409 Jefferson
St, Okolona, MS 38860. / (662) 786-1440 cmg1997@yahoo.com.
Gammill,Gerald (Johnnie): (RA) (WA) 10/27/31. Retired. Nanih Waiya, 11- . 2145 Old Hwy 12,
Starkville, MS 39759. / (662) 323-3730 .
Garnett,Natalie Marie (): (RA) (ME) 01/25/47. Retired. 19 South Rd, Monroe, LA 71201. / (601)
857-9696 .
Garrott,William Johnson Jr. (Jennifer Martin): (FE) (WA) 09/28/54. PM-84; D-84; E-86; FC-86.
Student, Candler, 81-84; Iuka-North, 84-87; New Hope¬Murrah’s Chapel, 87-92. Ridgeland, 92-98;
Ocean Springs: Wesley, 98-02; Approved Evangelist, 02-09; Tupelo: Sornerstone, 09-11; Longtown
Charge, 11-13; New Church/Rev, 13- . POB 646, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 301-1748 jgarrott4@aol.
com.
Garvin,Elisabeth Anne (): (FD) (WA) 07/21/71. PM-03, D-06, FC-06. Mississippi Conference, 03-05;
Millsaps College, 05-09; Ministerial Services, 09-10/1/12; Emory University, 10/1/12 - . 1380 Chalmette
Drive Atlanta, GA 30306
Gary,George Robert Jr (Kathy): (FE) (WA) 11/22/58. PM 1986; D 1986; E 1988; FC 1988. Newton,
86-89; Wood Junior College, 89-91; Conference Council Deployed Staff, Starkville District, 89-91;
Magee, 91-94; MS Course of Study School, 94-2001; Flora-Bentonia, 01-05; Florence: Marvin, 05-07;
Sabbatical Leave, 07-08; Sabbatical Leave, 08-10; N. Georga Conf., 10- . 5291 Campbellton Rd., SW,
Atlanta, GA 30331. / (601) 792-2127 bertgary@netdoor.com.
Gaughf,Keith Dewayne (Rhonda Renee): (FE) (WA) 05/29/66. PM 93; D 93; E 01; FC 01, Booneville:
Christ-Lebanon / WF NEMCC, 01-09; Columbia: First, 09- . P O Box 585, Columbia, MS 39429. (601)
736-7121 / (601) 736-2073 keith@eclergy.net.
Geeter,Antra (): (PL) (AA) 12/05/78. Shuqualak: Asbury, 06-12; Columbus Circuit, 12- . 321 North
Church Ave., Apt. 4, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 617-2538 / revgeeter@aol.com.
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Geeter,Lyndon B (Thelma B): (PL) (AA) 11/04/64. Weir Circuit. 6485 Hwy 14, Macon, MS 39341.
(662) 386-3374 / (662) 726-9747 tbgeeter@aol.com.
Genesse,James Peter (Margaret): (FE) (WA) 11/27/58. PM 89; D 89; E 91; FC 91. Williamsburg
Charge, 89-92. Boonville, Christ, 92-97; Jackson, Christ, 97-02; Long Beach: First, 02-09: Madison
(Senior), 09- . 100 Post Oak Road, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-6058 / (601) 856-8091 jim@madisonumc.org.
Gerber,Philip Ray (Gretchen E): (RE) (WA) 06/28/42. Retired; Summit 12- 475 W. Bay St., Magnolia,
MS 39652. / (601) 783-3146 pgerber42@bellsouth.net.
Gibbs,Anjohnette W (Herman): (FE) (AA) 11/17/55. PM 1984; D 1984; FC 1986; E 1986. Student,
Garrett, 80-83; Retired. PO Box 225, Greenville, MS 38702. (662) 247-1904 / (662) 335-7036 woworship@yahoo.com.
Gibson,Dan (): (PL) (WA) . Gallman 07-11; Gallman/Pleasant Ridge, 11- . PO Box 576, Crystal
Springs, MS 39059. / (601) 573-9597 dangibson@bellsouth.net.
Gibson,Peggy Ann (): (FE) (AA) 05/16/52. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Ocean Springs: St. James, 06-09;
Greenville: Revels, 09-11; Philadelphia Parish, 11- . 236 Water Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350. /
peggyanngibson@yahoo.com.
Gilbert,Tommy D (Dot): (RE) (WA) 05/13/29. Retired. Meridian: Central, 94- . 724 Elmwood Dr,
Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 693-1521 / (601) 485-3415 tommydgilbert@bellsouth.net.
Gill,Clinton (Phyllis): (RE) (WA) 09/25/33. Retired. 114 Kensington, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. /
(601) 310-9475 clinton_gill09@comcast.net.
Gill,Robert Noel (Currie B): (FE) (WA) 02/19/59. D 1984; E 1987. Candler School of Theology,
81-83; Youth Minister, Lawrenceville, Ga. First UMC, 81-83; Summit, Pisgah UMC, 85-89. Long Beach,
Christ, 89-94; Lumberton, 94-95; Getwell Rd., 95-2000; Greenwood: St. John’s, 00-04; Meridian: Poplar
Springs Drive, 04-10; Jackson: St. Mark’s (senior), 10- . 400 Grants Ferry Road, Brandon, MS 39047.
(601) 992-2131 / (601) 919-9770 rob@saintmarksum.org.
Giordano,Theodore James (Mary Lanelle): (RA) (WA) 01/07/46. Retired. 3590 Hwy 80, Brandon,
MS 39042.
Gipson,Marvin Jean (Margaret): (PL) (AA) 10/24/48. Retired. Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill Associate,
06-. 109 Price Hill Cove, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 816-9367 / (662) 234-9367 mmgipson1@bellsouth.
net.
Gipson,Mattie D (Frank): (FE) (AA) 12/08/45. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. Laurel: St. Paul, 97-04;
Hattiesburg: St. Paul, 04-10; Greenwood: Wesley, 10-11; Greenwood District (Staff), 10-11; Greenwood
District, 11- . 107 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 453-0878 / (662) 453-5430 gwddist@
bellsouth.net.
Givens,Roy
776-2589 .
(Nyoka): (RE) (WA) 02/10/36. Retired. 27 CR 142, Quitman, MS 39355. / (601)
Givhan,William Franklin Sr (Bessie Burnley): (RE) (AA) 11/04/33. Retired. 333 Hwy 41, Pontotoc,
MS 38863. (662) 489-6934 / (662) 489-6934 wgsr@bellsouth.net.
Glass,Jimmy C (June): (FE) (WA) 07/16/50. (OE) Memphis Conf, 99-03. Trans from Memphis
Conf., 03. Retired; Independence-Hebron, 13-; 6488 Evergreen, Southaven, MS 38671. (662) 349-0500
glassjc1950@aol.com.
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Glazier,Gary Arthur (Cindy): (AM) (WA) 07/30/65. AM-10. Tishomingo Charge, 06-06; Boonville:
Grace, 06-10; Morton: First, 10- . 943 Morr’s Tullos Dr., Morton, MS 39117. (601) 732-6124 / gcglazier@
yahoo.com.
Glenn,Grover Cleveland III (Debra H): (FE) (WA) 12/07/50. PE-01; FC-04; FE-04; Aberdeen: St.
Mark-Prarie, 01-03; Natl. Guard, 03-06; Seminary/Oakdale, 06-08; Inverness-Caile-Isola, 08- . PO Box
2, Inverness, MS 38753. (662) 265-5270 / (662) 265-5760 invernessumc@telepak.net.
Glover,Jimmy Milton (Betty): (RL) (WA) 06/06/37. Retired. Liberty, 10- . 568 CR 5011, Booneville,
MS 38829. / (662) 365-5543 jimmymglover@yahoo.com.
Godbold,Robert R (Betty): (RE) (WA) 07/31/25. Retired. 406 W Longview, New Albany, MS 38652.
(662) 534-0479 / (662) 534-0479 godbold@datalane.net.
Goff,Dayna Loretta (): (FE) (WA) 07/10/60. PM 98; D 98; E 2000; FC 2000 Natchez: Grace, 02-07;
Sardis – Davis Chapel, 07-13; Wiggins: First 13- . PO Box 278 Wiggins, MS 39577. (601) 928-4600/(601)
597-8196. Dgoff418@aol.com.
Goldsmith,Walter E (Carolyn): (FE) (WA) 01/09/51. OT-75; D-75; E-79; FC-79. Ashland,
74-78; Sunflower-Blaine, 78-81; Goodman, 82-87; Starkville, Aldersgate, 87-94; Poplarville, 94-2000;
Columbus: Wesley, 2000-02; Pontotoc: First, 02-05; Houston: First, 05-08; Sandtown-Longino, 08-10;
Byhalia, 10-11 ; Fountainhead, 11-12; Greenville: First 12- . POB 459, Greenwville, MS 38702. (662)
378-2344 / (662) 334-9837 walgold@hotmail.com.
Gomillion,Ronald Gene (Sheila): (FE) (WA) 12/13/57. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Harrisville / Rexford,
03-06; Madison Associate, 06-08; Anguilla-Grace, 08-13; Jackson: Briarwood, 13- . 320 Briarwood Drive
Jackson, MS 39206. (601) 957-1881/(601) 613-0711. rongomillion@yahoo.com.
Goodwin,Charles Ronnie (Barbara): (RE) (WA) 12/05/48. Retired. Iuka: West (copastor), 11- . 517
CR 321, Iuka, MS 38852. / (662) 423-9835 rgoodwin02@hotmail.c.com.
Gordon,Adam Louis (Amanda): (FE) (WA) 09/14/81. PM 08. FC 11. FE 11. Boonville: First (Youth
Assoc.), 08-11; Wesley Fdn-NEMCC, 09-11; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 11- . 6947 River Birch
Road, Walls, MS 38680. (662) 895-2279 / adam@mapleschurch.org.
Gordon,Amanda Lea (Adam): (FE) (WA) 04/20/78. PE-07. FE-10. New Albany: First (Assoc yth),
07-11; Minor Memorial, 11- . 6120 Goodman Rd., Walls, MS 38680. (662) 781-1333 / amandammumc@gmail.com.
Gordon,Brian Thomas (Charity Ruth): (FE) (WA) 07/19/72. PM 97, D 97, FC 00, E 00. British
Methodist Conference, 98-00; Gulfport: First Associate, 00-02; Corinth: Christ 02-03; Salem-FriendshipUnion Hill, 03-07; Pearl: First, 07-09; Laurel: West Laurel, 09-12 ; Sandersville, 09-12, Gitano, 12-13;
Amory: St Andrews, 13- Amory: St. Matthews, 13- . PO Box 535 Amory, MS 38821. (662) 825-0945.
bgordon72@aol.com.
Gordon,H Owen Jr (Marie): (FE) (WA) 11/26/49. OT 1975; D 1972; E 1978; FC 1978. Retired;
Philadelphia Southside/Hope, 13-. 2776 Fentress-Panhandle Rd McCool, MS 39108. (662) 312-6879.
revg@bellsouth.net.
Gordon,Prentiss McCarton Jr (Sandra): (FE) (WA) 05/30/47. OT 1970; D 1970; E 1972; FC 1972.
Retired. 226 Brook Ave Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 268-8501/ (662) 665-1663 pmgordonjr@gmail.
com.
Gordon,Prentiss M Sr (): (RE) (WA) 12/23/25. Retired. 2328 Twin Gum Rd, Starkville, MS 39759.
(662) 418-8216 .
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Gore,Willie Edward (): (FL) (AA) 02/23/51. Laurel, New Faith, 95-97. Hattiesburg, St. Paul, 97-2001;
Indianola, Rasberry, 2001-2003; Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s, 03-05; Lucedale Circuit, 05-10; Poplarville
Circuit, 10- . 5 Moore Road, Poplarville, MS 39470. (601) 498-7943 / (601) 498-7943 .
Gossett, Dennis: (PE). Meridian: Central, 13-. 1216 66th Street Meridian, MS 39305. (919) 3395303.
Grant,Erin Nichole (Robert Wilson): (PE) (WA) 09/25/76. PE-09. Sumrall, 09-11; Pontotoc:
Fairview-Robbs, 11- . 2806 Hwy 341S, Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 760-0660 rev.eringrant@gmail.com.
Grant,Robert Wilson Jr (Erin Nichole): (PE) (WA) 01/31/78. PM-08; Drew/Shelby, 07-09; Hickory
Grove, 09-11; Algoma, 11- . 2806 Hwy 341S, Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 760-3499 rgrant131@gmail.
com.
Gray,Shandora (): (PL) (AA) 10/16/52. Hattiesburg: St. John (Assoc), 11- . 1200 Hall Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 381-3514 / (601) 545-3394 shandoyagray@gmail.com.
Green,Timmy Andrew (Phyllis): (FE) (WA) 07/26/55. PM 5 30 88; D 5 30 88; E 6 18 91; FC 6 18 91.
Memphis Theological Seminary, 85-89, Memphis TN; Wheeler- Meadow Creek (New Albany District),
82-86; Salem-Friendship¬ Union Hill (Tupelo-New Albany District), 86-91; Saltillo, 91. PO Box 146,
Saltillo, MS 38866. (662) 869-2956 / (662) 869-1240 green_tim@bellsouth.net.
Greene,David (Kathy): (PL) (WA) 10/18/48. Clinton: First (Assoc), 06- . 105 Oakridge Cove,
Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 709-5618 / (601) 924-3017 .
Greenough,R Earl (Margie): (RE) (WA) 09/10/34. Retired. 19201 Park Ridge Drive North, Moss
Point, MS 39562. / (228) 588-3406 rgreenough@juno.com.
Greer,David Booker (Sandra): (RE) (WA) 03/20/40. Retired; Bonnie Chapel, 13-. 3219 Dantzler
Street Moss Point, MS 39563. (228) 285-1166/ (228) 983-9439. dbgreer1940@bellsouth.net.
Greer,Tommy Charles Sr (Ruth): (RE) (AA) 01/08/42. Retired 1120 Kosciusko Rd, Philadelphia, MS
39350. / (601) 389-1059 tgtruefaith@yahoo.com.
Griffith,Hugh Milton Jr (Linda H): (FE) (WA) 02/23/64. OT 1989; D 1989; E 1992; FC 1992. Asbury
Seminary, 87-90; Ocean Springs, Associate 90-92; Wesley Foundation MSU, 92. PO Box MY, Mississippi
State, MS 39762. (662) 323-1778 / (662) 323-3393 hmg2@msstate.edu.
Grubbs,Carl Wayne (Diane): (RE) (WA) 10/31/42. Retired. Pearl: First, 09-11; Goodman 12- . PO
Box 2056, Madison, MS 39130. (601) 939-3548 / (662) 347-0874 carl@eclergy.net.
Gully,Christopher Mark (Sherby): (PL) (WA) 03/06/73. Lynville-Mellen, 08- . 102 Zee Gully Rd,
DeKalb, MS 39328. (601) 677-3550 / (601) 743-4733 ypchrisgully@hotmail.com.
Gunn,Jimmie (Betty): (RA) (WA) 01/01/31. Retired 11241 Hwy 494, Meridian, MS 39305. (601)
626-8660 / (601) 626-8596 jimmiegunn@att.net.
Gunter,Doyce Walton: (RE) (WA) 03/08/35. Retired. 2800 W Main St Cottage 201B, Tupelo, MS
38801. (662) 844-5166 / (662) 844-5166 dwgunter@eclergy.net.
Haggard,Larry Joe Sr (Eve): (FE) (WA) 05/07/48. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Yazoo City: St. John’s, 98-05;
Louisville South. 101 Jordan Cir, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 803-5748 / (662) 773-6910 lhd357@
bellsouth.net.
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Halbert,Inge Mobley (Martha Jane): (RE) (WA) 09/29/35. Retired. Columbus: New Hope, 10-12;
Shuqualak, 12-13; Tremont, 13- . 550 Main Street, Caledonia, MS 39740. (662) 356-6116 imhalbert@
peoplepc.com.
Hall,Harold B Jr (Renee): (FE) (WA) 10/29/68. PM 08. FC 11. FE 11. Cedar Bluff, 98-07; Nanih
Waiya, 07-10; Coffeeville, 10-13; Southaven: First, 13- . 4744 W E Ross Parkway #46-204 Southaven,
MS 38671. (601) 955-7170. pastorhal@aol.com.
Hall,James (Rila (Bootsie)): (FL) (WA) 01/29/48. Wheelrt/Meadow Creek, 06-09; Corinth: ChristCrossroads, 09-11; Stonewall, 11- . P O Box 148, Stonewall, MS 39363. / stonewallpastor@gmail.com.
Hall,John Robert (Dawn): (FE) (WA) 08/22/61. PM 85; D 85; E 88; FC 88. Oral Roberts University,
85-86; Jeff Davis Parish, 86-90; Goodman, 90-94; Biloxi, Heritage, 94-98; Ridgeland: First / Sharon, 98;
Sharon, 01-; Lone Pine, 06-07; Holmes CC, 05-; Burns-Gasque Chapel-Pleasant Hill, 07-09; Monterey,
09- . 313 Arlington Cir, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 605-3372 / (601) 853-2096 Jrhalloru@yahoo.com.
Hall,Matthew (): (FL) () . Madison: St. Matthew’s (Assoc), 11- 408 Oak Park Cove, Pearl, MS 39208.
/ matthewhall1980@gmail.com.
Hallberg,Loney Joe (Norma Lucille): (RE) (WA) 10/13/42. Retired. 225 Serene Hills, Hattiesburg,
MS 39402. / (601) 579-2925 hallbergs@bellsouth.net.
Hallford,Charles Robert (Alice Wofford): (RE) (WA) 08/29/45. Retired. 29378 Oakstone Dr., W,
Daphne, AL 36526. / (251) 626-8228 challford@mchsi.com.
Hampton,Gary: (FL) (AA) 07/30/59. Longview Circuit, 91-2001; Philadelphia: Phila. Parish, 2001-04;
Sylvester-Wesley Chapel, 04-11; Barlow, 11- ; Galilee-Treadwell, 11-13; Spring Hill, 13- . 1255 Taylor Rd,
Sturgis, MS 39769. (662) 312-2367 ghamp3325@aol.com.
Handy,Richard F (): (PL) (WA) 01/29/47. Clermont Harbor-Pearlington, 04-07; Pearlington, 07- ;
Clermont Harbor, 04/17/11- . 5019 Wood Street, Moss Point, MS 39563. (228) 671-1008 / (228) 9905281 rfhandy@yahoo.com.
Hankins,Bobby Wayne (Jo Ann): (RE) (WA) 03/31/39. Retired. Golden Chapel, 07- . 80 CR 1000,
Booneville, MS 38829. (662) 728-0292 / (662) 728-0292 bobbyhankins26@yahoo.com.
Hankins,Timothy Wayne (Theresa): (FL) (WA) 12/16/61. Tishomingo: South, 10- . 1025 Bud Isaiah
Road, Mantachie, MS 38855. / (662) 282-5791 tim_hnkns@yahoo.com.
Hannah,Haywood Isaac (Flora H): (PL) (AA) 12/20/55. Galilee Treadwell, 00-06; Carthage: Wesley,
06-; Carthage: Greenwood Chapel, 12-13; Greer Chapel, 13-. 396 Chenoa Avenue, Carthage, MS 39051.
(601) 267-8909 / (601) 267-3792 haywood@pastorhaywoodhannah.com.
Hardin,William Douglas Sr (Carolyn M): (RE) (WA) 09/28/40. Retired. 1723 Mt Pleasant, Hernando,
MS 38632. / (662) 429-7189 wdh1940s@aol.com.
Hare,James William (Nobia): (FL) (AA) 10/04/40. Retired. Enterprize Circiuit, 04- . PO Box 98,
Paulding, MS 39348. / (601) 727-7811 jameswhare@yahoo.com.
Harms,Dianne Powell (Royce): (RD) (WA) 09/14/46. Retired. Raliegh-Unite, 10- . 6335 Woodstock
Dr, Jackson, MS 39206. (601) 832-2649 / (601) 982-9460 harms-way@comcast.net.
Harms,Jason Edward (Wendy): (FE) (WA) 11/11/71. PM-97; D-97; E-2000; FC-2000. : First, 98-2000;
Ruleville/Glendora, 2000-2003; Meridian: Central, 03-07; Asbury, 07-10; Ripley: First, 10- . 114 Forest
Gate Cr, Ripley, MS 38663. (662) 837-7183 / (662) 837-4953 jason@ripleyfumc.org.
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Harper,Arthur Ray III (Heather M): (FE) (WA) 02/27/76. PE-2001; FE-04; FC-04; Carrollton, 01-07;
Eupora: First, 07- . P.O. Box 556, Eupora, MS 39744. (662) 258-2611 / (662) 258-7291 harper8198@
gmail.com.
Harper,John Hamlin (Faye): (RE) (WA) 02/03/47. Retired. Lucedale: Grace, 11- . 161 Monterey Dr,
Lucedale, MS 39452. / (601) 947-2155 jhharper47@yahoo.com.
Harrison,David Lee Sr (Karen Lea): (RE) (WA) 12/26/44. Retired. Port Gibson.Hermanville, 99- .
901 Church Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150. (601) 437-5258 / (601) 437-5258 davidlharrisonsr@gmail.
com.
Harrison,Don M (Marilyn): (RL) (WA) 08/16/43. Retired. Cedar Grove-Sylvarena, 10- . 171
Townsend Rd, Mendenhall, MS 39114. / (601) 847-7360 don-harrison@att.net.
Harrison,James Martin (Ginger): (RE) (WA) 02/14/43. Retired . 2987 Hwy 19 S, Meridian, MS 39301.
/ (601) 644-0348 merharrison@aol.com.
Harrison, Ken: (OF). Tippah East Parish, 9/16/12-. 2990 CR 750 Dumas, MS 38625. (662) 512-8910.
Hart,Luther Mac (Bobbye): (RE) (WA) 07/24/25. Retired. 107 Neely Rd, Richland, MS 39218. /
(601) 939-4832 lhart82@comcast.net.
Hart,Michael D (): (PL) (WA) . Mt. Carmel, 10-12; Mallalieu 12- . 4007 Hwy 51, Wesson, MS 39191.
/ (601) 695-5546 mtcthrt@msn.com.
Hart,Raymond Kenneth (Donna): (FL) (WA) 02/03/56. Roxie, 94-97; Kossuth/Mt. Pleasant, 97-99;
Stringer-Old Bay Springs, 99-2000; McLaurin, 2000-; Redbone - 04; Leakesville / Lucedale: Grace,
04-06; Adams, 06-10; Greenville: Trinity. 10-12; Boyle-Linn, 12-13 ; Drew, 12-13; Greenleaf-Palestine,
13- . 3016 Greenlead Rd Coldwater, MS 38618. (662) 233-4080/ (662) 721-0080. brudderkenny@aol.
com.
Hassell,Charles E Jr (Janet): (RE) (WA) 03/12/37. Retired. 403B Faraday Trail, Sun City Center, FL
33573. (813) 634-1150 / (813) 634-1150 .
Hasselle,T Edward (Shirley): (RE) (WA) 06/20/31. Retired. 2185 Tanglewood Rd, Magnolia, MS
39652. (601) 783-6975 / (601) 783-6975 .
Hathorn,Herbert Dale (Jean): (FE) (WA) 01/19/54. PM-1990; D-1990; E-1993; FC 1993. luka, South,
88-92; Memphis Theological Seminary, 88-91; Pleasant Hill/Baker’s Chapel, 92-96; Pleasant Hill/Baker’s
Chapel, 92-96; Corinth, Gaines Chapel, 96-2003; Approved Evangelist, 03. PO Box 369, Nettleton, MS
38858. / (662) 665-5474 standtall@avsia.com.
Hawkins,Sam Sr. (): (RL) (AA) . Retired. Benton: Wesley Chapel, 07- . PO Box 24504, Jackson, MS
39225. (601) 665-5624 / .
Hawks,Thomas Carnal (Deborah): (FE) (WA) 12/18/44. OT-68; E-70; FC-70. Coffeeville, 79-81;
Durant, 81-85; Verona-Palmetto, 85-89; Calhoun City, First, 89-94; Indianola, First, 94-99; Grenada:
First, 99-2003; Fulton 2003-04; Fulton: First, 04-06; Walnut Grove/ Carthage: First, 06-10/01/08;
Incapacity Leave, 10/01/08- . 102 Hillside Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804. / (662) 322-6960 tom_hawks73@
yahoo.com.
Hayden,Karen Koons (Dave): (FE) (WA) 07/14/71. PM-95; D-95; E-98; FC-98. Grenada: First
Associate, 96-98; USM Wesley Foundation, 98-2003; Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 03-05; Wesley
Foundation USA, 05-06; McComb: Centenary, 06-10; MO Conf., 10- . 3601 Amron Ct, Columbia, MO
65202. (573) 441-1771 0 / karenkhayden@gmail.com.
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Hayes,Billy Joe (Loretta): (RE) (WA) 02/17/35. Retired. Mount Zion, 06-08; Fairfield, 08- . 72
Calhoun Estates Rd, Laurel, MS 39443. / (601) 428-0322 bjhayes35@yahoo.com.
Haynes,Frank Thompson (Andrea): (FE) (WA) 01/25/82. PE-09. MS. Conf. (Coord. Young Peoples
Ministries), 09-12 ; Jackson: Christ (Associate), 11- ; MS. Conf. (Coord of Higher Ed/Campus Min/
Young Adult Min) 12- 732 Euclid Ave., Jackson, MS 39202. / fhaynes@christunitedjxn.org.
Haynes,Rickey Lynson (Barbara): (PE) (WA) 04/17/52. Coldwater-Arkabutla, 06- . PO Box 428,
Coldwater, MS 38618. (662) 562-9671 / (662) 562-4312 rickeyhaynes23@bellsouth.net.
Hazelrig,Michael Gregory (Michelle D): (FE) (WA) 03/06/69. E 06, FC 06. Mt. Pleasant, 2000-2003;
Avon-Glen Allan, 03-06; Vicksburg: Gibson Mem., 06-12; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 12-13; Bakers
Chapel/New Church, 13-. 1851 Johnston Rd Hernando, MS 38632. (601) 415-4786. brogreg30@gmail.
com.
Headrick,Joseph Harold (Clydean): (RE) (WA) 11/08/35. Retired. 1456 Blackberry Ave., Arroyo
Grande, CA 93420. (805) 473-8703 / (805) 473-8703 .
Hedgepeth,Mitchell B (Catherine D): (FE) (WA) 07/23/59. PM-1984; D-1984; E-1987; FC-1987. New
Augusta-Beaumont, 81-82; Candler School of Theology, 82-85; Poseyville(GA), 82-83; Bremen(GA),
83-85; Edwards, 85-88; Jack¬son, Galloway (Minister of Evangelism), 88-91. Florence, 91-98; Vicksburg:
Hawkins, 98-04; Ocean Springs: St. Paul, 04-07; Clinton: First (Senior), 07-13; Brandon: First, 13- . 209
Mary Ann Drive Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 942-8700
Heidelberg,Phillip W (Sherrill): (FE) (AA) 01/26/54. PM-1978; D-1978; E-1980; FC-1980. Gammon
Theological Seminary, 76-69; Picayune Circuit, 79-87; Biloxi, St. Paul, 87-94; Ocean Springs, Wesley,
94-98; Meridian: St. Paul-Haven Chapel, 98-02; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights 02-04; Brookhaven
District, 04-09; Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel, 09- . P. O. Box 7664, d’Iberville, MS 39540. (228)
864-3927 / (228) 396-1847 heidbrg@aol.com.
Henderson,David Albert (Kimberly): (FL) (WA) 12/10/70. Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Min. of
Congregational Care), 10-11; Hurley, 11- . P. O. Box 84, Hurley, MS 39555. (228) 588-6256 / (228)
218-6224 david@hurleyumc.com.
Henderson, Delicia: (PL) Pleasant Valley, 13-. PO Box 431 Heidelberg, MS 39439. (601) 787-3901/
(601) 329-9256.
Henry,David Ray (Deloris): (RE) (AA) 03/31/43. Retired. PO Box 6433, Laurel, MS 39441. / (601)
425-4470 drayhenry@aol.com.
Henry,Earnest Lee (Clara Pearl): (RE) (AA) 09/15/39. Retired. St. James, 12/01/10-11. 753 Wood
Lake Dr, Jackson, MS 39206. / (601) 362-6873 ehenry3970@aol.com.
Henry,Elijah Sr (Maureen): (RE) (AA) 12/25/46. Retired. 245 Hintonvill Road, Richton, MS 394769141. / (601) 788-4633 .
Henry,Johniel Lee Jr (Gloria J): (FE) (AA) 07/10/78. PE-07. FE-10. Pontotoc Parish Assoc. 02-04;
Amory: St. James/Spruell Chapel, 07-09; Amory: St. James, 09-11; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights
(Assoc), 11-12; Laurel: St. Paul, 12- . 517 Jefferson St. , Laurel, MS 39440. (601) 434-7757 / (601) 4347757 johnielhenry@yahoo.com.
Hensarling,Heather Kaye: (FE) (WA) 03/14/62. Trans. From NW Lousiana Conf., 02. Star-Braxton,
02-03; Wesleyanna / EJA Dist, 02-06; Jackson: St. Luke, 06-08; Bay St. Louis: Main Street, 08- 8/1/12;
District Superintendent, 8/1-12 - . PO Box 6586 Gulfport, MS 39506. (228) 342-7575. hhensarling@
bellsouth.net.
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Herndon,James Earl (Carolyn): (RE) (WA) 07/15/38. Retired. Roberts Chapel, 08- . 23219 Hwy 63,
Moss Point, MS 39562. / (601) 807-1877 .
Herod,Arthur: (RA) (AA) 12/16/23. Retired 03 CR 288, Abbeville, MS 38601. (662) 234-2055 /
(662) 234-2055 .
Herring,Daniel (Emily ): (PE) (WA) 07/10/85. Brandon: First (Assoc), 09-13; Petal, 13- . PO Box 333
Morton, MS 39117 danem04@gmail.com.
Herring,Howard (Jewel): (RA) (WA) . Retired. 379 Country Ln, Morton, MS 39117. / (601) 7328062 .
Herrington,Rufus Merle Jr.: (PL) (WA) 06/12/50. Louise.Silver City, 09-13; Kalem, 13- . 8320 Hwy 80
Morton,MS 39117 (662) 998-2470. rudyh@dtcweb.net.
Herron,Olivear (): (PL) (AA) 10/20/54. Epworth -12; Union Memorial, 12-. 3535 Springhill Road,
Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 834-1206 / (662) 455-2415 oherron@mail.middelta.com.
Hicks,Joseph B (Renea): (RA) (AA) 11/27/27. Retired. Morton Circuit, 03- . 604 Pea Ridge Rd,
Florence, MS 39073. / (228) 202-7124 .
Hicks,Richard Michael (Lisa): (FE) (WA) 08/01/53. PM-1978; D-1978; E-1980; FC-1980. Candler
School of Theology, 78-79; Hattiesburg, Main Street, Assoc., 79¬-81; West Laurel-Gitano, 81-84; UnionMt. Zion, 84-88; Petal-Batson, 88-94; Jackson, Alta Woods, 94-99;; Tupelo: St. Luke, 99-08; Hattiesburg
Distric, 08-7/1/2013; UM Foundation, 13- . 4002 Asbury Trail Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 467-9857.
Higginbotham,John Avon (Evelyn): (RE) (WA) 11/23/21. Retired. 110 Elm Trail, Brandon, MS 39047.
/ (601) 992-2432 .
Hightower,Thomas Edwin : (RE) (WA) 10/27/21. Retired. 5033 Deckard Dr, Jackson, MS 39209.
(601) 636-2605 / (601) 636-3667 .
Hill,David Alan (Christina H): (FE) (WA) 06/28/51. PM-1993; D-1993; FC-1995; E-1995. Highland
(N. Georgia Conference), 90-91; Bassfield, L.L. Roberts, 91-94; Laurel, Franklin/Gitano, 94-.99;
Crystal Springs: First – Mt. Pleasant 99-04; Amory: First, 0-07; Indianola: First, 07-10; State Line, 10- ;
Waynesboro: First, 10- . 100 Ron Lawson Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. (601) 735-4440 / (601) 7354334 mpreacher1@bellsouth.net.
Hill, Robert Christopher : (FE) (WA) 09/18/74. 05. Utica-Carpenter, 02-05; Jackson: Broadmeadow –
13; Sabbatical Leave, 13-. 4512 Brook Drive Jackson, MS 39206. revrobhill@gmail.com.
Hill,Willie Lee Jr (Eddie Marie): (FL) (AA) 07/21/59. Summerville-Davis Chapel, 99. 1144-A Mt
Pleasant Rd, Lucedale, MS 39452. (228) 475-0623 / (601) 947-6254 hill.willie@att.net.
Hilliard,June Cook (Joe): (RD) (WA) 04/23/35. Retired. 317 Kingsbridge Rd, Madison, MS 39110.
(601) 898-7186 jcook317@bellsouth.net.
Hilliard,Larry Hudson (Terry): (FE) (WA) 10/12/65. PM-96; D-96; FC-99; E-99. Vossburg, 91-94;
New Albany: First, Associate, 94-97; Vancleave, 97-99. Texas Conference, 99-2000; Hurley, 2000-2001;
Cockrum – Lewisburg, 2001-04; Nugent, 04-10; Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive, 10- ; Wesley FND-MCC,
11-12 P.O. Box 3333, Meridian, MS 39303-3333. (601) 485-5598 / lhilliard1psdumc@bellsouth.net.
Hilliard,Terry Lynn (Larry): (FE) (WA) 07/06/59. PE-04; E-07; FC-07;. Caswell Springs Associate,
00-01; Student, MTS & Getwell Rd., 01-04; Pass Christian: First, 04-09; Nugent (Assoc), 09-10; Family
Leave, 10-11; Poplar Springs (Assoc), 11-1/1/13; Wesley FND MCC, 12- . PO Box 3333 Meridian, MS
39303 (601) 692-60328
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Hillman,Adam Byrd Jr (Sara): (RE) (WA) 05/17/34. Retired. Ethel / MS Conf., 01- . 25274 Hwy 19
N, Kosciusko, MS 39090. (662) 289-2484 / (662) 289-3578 byrdnsara@wildblue.net.
Hinton,Eddie James (Darlene): (PL) (AA) 12/20/59. Shuqualak: Asbury, 01-06; Longview Circuit,
06-. 504 Aztec St, Starkville, MS 39759. / (662) 323-4871 eddiejob316@aol.com.
Hinton,Jerry Louis (Mary E): (PL) (AA) 09/07/60. Louisville: Hopewell, 99-07; Brooksville Circuit,
07- . PO Box 59, Ackerman, MS 39735. / (662) 285-6705 jlhinton@dtcweb.net.
Hite,Barbara Owens (Richard L): (FE) (WA) 12/23/44. PM-2001. E 05. Retired. 819 Nicole Court
Bon Terre, MO 63628 (601) 218-6255 barbarahite@netzero.com.
Hixon, Nance: (RL) Grace-Natchez, 11/06/12 -. 4 Fatherland Rd Natchez, MS 39120
Hodges,Bradford E (Beth ): (FE) (WA) 11/13/55. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995. Kossuth,
89-94; luka, South, 94-97; Clinton, St. Johns, 97-2000; Jackson: Briarwood, 00-06; Mendenhall, 06-08;
Greenville: First, 08-12; Trinity Place (Chaplain), 12-13; Greenwood: First-Valley Hill, 13- . PO Box
1870 Greenwood, MS 38935. (662) 453-2417/ (662) 822-4628. bh153@bellsouth.net.
Hodum, Nathan: (PL) Golden Chapel-Old Bethel, 13-. PO Box 61 Golden, MS 38847. (662) 2663802.
Holder-Cummings,Dixie Rhetta (Hugh): (RE) (WA) 07/05/47. Retired. Boyles Chapel, 13-; Wayne
Haven, 13-; Winchester, 13-. 484 Jimmy Ramey Rd., Waynesboro, MS 39767. (662) 588-5050 dholdercummings@gmail.com.
Holder-Cummings,Travis Hugh (Dixie): (RE) (WA) 12/15/45. Retired. Boyles Chapel, 13-; Wayne
Haven, 13-; Winchester, 13-. 484 Jimmy Ramey Rd., Waynesboro, MS 39767. (662) 588-5051 dholdercummings@gmail.com.
Holland,Virginia Jones (Wade Allen): (FE) (WA) 09/29/61. PM-1990; D-1990; E-1992; FC-1992.
Student, Candler 83-86; Staff, Conference Council on Ministries, 86-¬93; Oxford, University, Associate,
94-96; Cleveland, St. Luke/Shipman, 96-2000; Wesley Foundation Director DSU 1996-04; Olive
Branch: Maples Memorial, 04-05; Wesley Foundation ICC; 05-06; Pontotoc: Fairview-Robbs, 06-11;
Tupelo: Cornerstone, 11- . 114 N Brooks St., Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 489-9222 gingerjholland@
hotmail.com.
Holliday,Samuel Gentry: (AF) 04/21/76. 205 John Southerland Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356. /
Holmes, Jackie: (AM). Hazelhurst: Mt Sinai, 13-. (318) 512-7777
Horton,Eugene L (Leslie): (RE) (WA) 06/22/47. PM-1983; D-1983; E-1986; FC-1986. Retired. New
Hebron/Bethesda, 13-. PO Box 70 Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (662) 292-2572.
Horton,Jerry Smith (Jan): (RE) (WA) 10/06/41. Retired. 253 Pinebreeze Road, Columbus, MS 39702.
(662) 368-8466 .
Hoskins,Glenn Albert (Michelle): (PL) (WA) 08/14/60. Flowood, 01-04; Drakes, 04. 4 Lamplighter
Rd, Pearl, MS 39208. (601) 939-3425 / (601) 939-3425 sbgglenn@gmail.com.
Howard,Timothy Craig (): (PL) (AA) 11/25/70. Jackson: New Church Start, 08- . 106 Farrington
Place, Jackson, MS 39110. (601) 371-3410 / (601) 605-9123 timchoward@yahoo.com.
Howell,Hollis J (Mary Jo): (RE) (WA) 02/25/36. Retired. 152 A Hillard Howell Rd, Lucedale, MS
39452. / (601) 947-7727 .
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Howell,Loyal Glenn ( ): (RE) (WA) 10/18/41. Retired. Mize, 06-. 501 2nd Ave SW, Magee, MS 39111.
/ (601) 867-3974 .
Howse,Gary Lee (Randy): (FE) (WA) 10/24/53. E-2007; FC-2007;. Moorhead/Sunflower, 2000-2003;
Glendora / Ruleville: First, 03-08; Indianola: Christ, 08-11; Shaw, 08-11; Rural Life Coord., 08-11;
Lauderdale, 11- . 8819 East Parkway South, Lauderdale, MS 39335. (601) 679-8806 / (601) 637-0072
ghowse_24@yahoo.com.
Hoyle, Austin: (PE) Madison: Parkway Hills, 13-. PO Box 1721 Madison, MS 39110. (601) 831-5131
Hubbard,John Curtis (Norma L): (RE) (WA) 09/18/30. Retired. 555 Lakeridge Road, Grenada, MS
38901. / (662) 226-5014 jchub@att.net.
Huffman,David Lamar (Amanda): (FE) (WA) 02/09/70. PM-94; D-94; FC-97; E-97. McLain, 91-92;
Duke University Student, 92-95; Enterprise, 95-97; Taylorsville/Bethel, 97-2000; Mt. Olive/Mize 200002; Richton-Sand Hill, 02-05; Jumpertown, 05-09; Cochrum-Lewisburg, 09- ; Wesley Fdn,-NWCC(dir),
09- . 4006 Hwy. 305 S., Hernando, MS 38832. (662) 416-5948 / revdlhuffman@yahoo.com.
Hughes,Vicki Loflin (Kevin): (FE) (WA) 10/07/59. PM 86 D 86; E 88; FC 88. Newton, 86- 90;
Maben, 89-91; Magee, 91-96; UM Min. with Children & Famities, 96-¬97; Jackson, Galloway, Associate,
97-2001; East Jackson District, 01-06; Hattiesburg: Main Street, 06-. PO Box 1009, Hattiesburg, MS
39403. (601) 582-5557 / (601) 467-3304 vicki.@mstreetumc.org.
Hughley,Walter Camp (Janis C): (RE) (WA) 10/28/43. Retired . 9431 Attala Road 3022, Kosciusko,
MS 39090. / (662) 290-6830 wchugly@bellsouth.net.
Humphrey,John David Jr (): (RE) (WA) 11/22/41. Retired. 303 Smith St, Tupelo, MS 38801. / .
Hunter,Lewis Michael (June): (FL) (WA) 02/05/53. West Point: Christ, 07-10; Carolina, 10- . 40
MTD Drive, Nettleton, MS 38858. (662) 963-7530 / (662) 963-7530 hunter61248bosco@att.net.
Hutcherson,Virgil O (Elizabeth): (RE) (WA) 01/27/36. Retired. 124 Hemlock St, Mocksville, NC
27028. (336) 591-8036 / (336) 591-8036 .
Hutson,Mary Ruth (): (FE) (WA) 07/27/55. PE 06; E-09; FM-09. Walnut, 98-08; Glendora, 08- ;
Ruleville: First, 08- . 108 S Chester Avenue, Ruleville, MS 38771. (662) 756-4922 / (662) 756-2816
mrhutson03@bellsouth.net.
Hutto,Warren Patrick (Lauren): (FD) (WA) 02/13/79. PD-06; FD-09; FC-09. Hattiesburg: Heritage
Associate, 06-10; Wesley Fdn USM (Dir), 10- . 66 Shady Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 261-3371 /
(601) 268-9491 patrick@heritage-umc.org.
Ingram,Cora Ford (Steve): (RE) (AA) 01/03/47. Retired. 290 S Line Street, Grenada, MS 38901. /
(662) 229-9872 cford32@yahoo.com.
Ivy,Justin Kyle (Jessica): (FE) (WA) 02/10/83. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Corinth: Box Chapel, 04-07;
Salem, Friendship, Union Hill, 07-12; Louisville: Whitehall, 12-. 5890 Hwy. 14 West, Louisville, MS
39339. / (662) 779-2203 kyleivy@gmail.com.
Jackson,Calvin Howard (): (RE) (AA) 07/14/24. Retired. 14269 Rippy Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503. /
(228) 863-7776 .
Jackson,Carl Ezekiel (Paulette T): (AM) (AA) 12/30/55. AM-09. Meridian Parish, 99-07; Grenada:
Vincent, 07-10; Brandon Bay/St. James, 10-11; Waynesboro: Frostbridge, 11- . 400 Spring Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. / (601) 735-3445 revj1902@att.net.
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Jackson,Embra Knox II (Rosia Gean Ousley Jackson): (FE) (AA) 02/05/53. PM-1985; D-1984;
E-1987; FC-1987. Student, Gammon, 82-85; Hampton (N. GA), 84-85; Holmes County Parish, 85-86;
Kosciusko, Wesley, 86-89; Starkville, Griffin, 89-92. West Point, St. Paul, 92-96; Jackson, Central,
96-2001; Metro Ministries, 2001-02; Jackson: Aldersgate, 02-05. Administrative Assistant to Bishop,
05-11; Starkville District, 01/01/11- . P. O. Box 1329, Starkville, MS 39560. (662) 323-0198 / (666)
232-4635 embrakjackson@gmail.com.
Jackson,George Carradine (Dorothy): (RE) (WA) 08/31/41. Retired. 9828 Silverwood Drive,
Fairhope, AL 36532. / (251) 929-7771 .
James,George Richard (Megan): (FE) (WA) 04/21/82. PE-07, FE-10. Jackson: Christ (Assoc), 07-10;
Jackson: St. Luke, 10- . 621 Duling Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216. / (601) 899-1495 ricky@stlukesjackson.
org.
James,Randy G (Faye): (FL) (WA) 10/30/55. Louin/Read’s Chapel, 98-2001; Hebron (Wayne Cty)
/ Pleasant Grove, 01. 655 Bee Tree Rd, Richton, MS 39476. (601) 735-3244 / preachermanrj@yahoo.
com.
Jefferson,Ronald S (Julia S): (PL) (AA) 07/13/50. Ackerman: Mt. Hermon, 99. 106 Cushman,
Starkville, MS 39759. / (662) 323-1218 .
Jenkins,Marshall Gilbert (Sandy): (RE) (WA) 08/24/43. Retired. Independence, 10-12; Singleton,
12- . 2917 Pine Ridge Drive, Pearl, MS 39208. / (601) 939-5510 marshalljenkins2917@comcast.net.
Jenkins,Robert L (Pat): (RE) (WA) 04/08/32. Retired. 2105 Rosewood St, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662)
842-5088 / (662) 842-5088 robertpat@bellsouth.net.
Jennings,Thomas Gene Jr. (Rhonda): (FE) (WA) 08/17/66. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08. Tippah Circuit,
98-2001; Iuka: North, 01-06; Cleveland Charge, 06-08, Spring Ridge, 08-13; McGee: First, 13- . 203 2nd
Ave NW McGee, MS 39111. (662) 423-8195 tjrjsjcj@aol.com.
Johnson,Arthur Louis: (FE) (AA) 09/30/59. PM 99, D 99, E 03, FC 03. Tabernacle/Elizabeth, 98-2000;
Quitman: Grace, 00-06; Kosiusko: Wesley, 06-09. Paulding, 09- . 689 Hwy 503, Vossburg, MS 39366.
(601) 787-4495 / (601) 787-3009 perfectingword@aol.com.
Johnson,Charles Andrew (Kim): (FE) (WA) 09/09/67. PM-1993; D-1993; FC-1995; E-1995. Bold
Springs (N. Georgia Conference), 91-93; Wesson, 93-96; Tylertown, 96-99; Center for Ministry, 99-04;
Asbury, 04-07; Gulfport: First, 07-. 2301 15th St, Gulfport, MS 39501. (228) 863-0047 / (228) 863-6904
andyjohnson1967@yahoo.com.
Johnson,Charles Robert (Jean E): (RE) (WA) 11/07/37. Retired. 57 Sequoia Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC
28745. (828) 452-9417 / (828) 452-9417 jcj14@bellsouth.net.
Johnson,Detrick (Karen ): (PL) (AA) 09/21/68. Jackson: Anderson (Assoc), 10- . 103 Buffalo Cove,
Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 321-2400 /60198 / (601) 924-1971 detrickjohnson5@yahoo.com.
Johnson,Kenyun LaCale (): (PL) (AA) 08/02/75. Mound Bayou: Wesley, 06- ; Barwick, 08- P O Box
116, Rosedale, MS 38769. / (662) 759-6460 kenyun1975@att.net.
Johnson,Kerry (Linda): (PL) (AA) 09/28/55. Lake Circuit, 09- . P.O. Box 611, Decatur, MS 39327.
(601) 635-4296 / (601) 635-4296 KerryJ39327@yahoo.com.
Johnson,Ralph Wayne (Louise): (RL) (WA) 08/28/32. Retired. Yazoo City: St. John, 11- . 2350 Milam
St, Pearl, MS 39208. / (601) 939-3872 .
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Johnson,Rapheal Donzell (Cynthia): (PL) (AA) 08/03/61. Pass Christian: St. Paul, 11-13; Lucedale
Circuit 13- . 2124 Shadow Wood Circle, Gautier, MS 39553. (228) 497-3703 johnsonrapheal@bellsouth.
net.
Johnson,Reynolds Felton (Bobbie Nell): (RE) (WA) 09/12/27. Retired 3160 Bethesda Rd, Crystal
Springs, MS 39059. (601) 892-1297 / (601) 892-1297 .
Johnson,Sherry Bryant (): (FD) (AA) 04/19/50. D-97; FC-97 Bethlehem Center; Center for Ministry,
05. 1706 D J Johnson Rd, Edwards, MS 39066. (601) 974-1436 / (601) 852-4354 sherry@centerforministry.com.
Johnson,Theon Lemure III: (FE) (AA) . PE 11. Jackson St. Univ, 11-9/1/2012; CA-NV Conf, 9/1/12 - .
1199 600 Williams Street Oakland, CA 94612 (601) 672-3808 theon.johnson@gmail.com.
Johnson,William Garner (Barbara): (FE) (WA) 10/01/46. E 06, FC 06. Free Springs, 97-2001;
Courtland 2001-04; Tippah Circuit, 04-10; Kilmichael Parish, 10- . 204 Ridge Road, Kilmichael, MS
39747. (662) 262-7279 / (662) 262-7279 wgjohnson1946@yahoo.com.
Jones,Barbara Ann (): (RA) (WA) 07/29/35. Retired. 414 Hemlock Dr, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 8734. /
BARBAJ28@aol.com.
Jones,Eddie Lee (Merry): (FE) (AA) 06/02/44. Retired. Starkville: Griffin, 02- . 101 Ames Street,
Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-1363 / (662) 324-1060 ejones3878@att.net.
Jones,Freeman (Ernestine): (RA) (AA) 01/19/40. Retired; Chapel Hill, 12-. 2773 CR 8, Heidelberg,
MS 39439. / (601) 787-2273 freemanjones95@yahoo.com.
Jones,Jimmy David (Barbara): (FL) (AA) 02/12/50. Chapel Hill, 6/98-12/98; Philadelphia Parish,
12/98-2001; Enterprise, 2001-04; Scooba Circuit, 04-12; Sylvester/Wesley Chapel, 12-. 1225 Hwy 503,
Vossburg, MS 39366. (601) 727-7394 / (601) 727-7394 jimmjdav0212@yahoo.com.
Jones,Manley W ( ): (RA) (WA) 06/03/37. Retired PO Box 821892, Fort worth, TX 76182-1892. / .
Jones,Mark Anthony (Claudia Terrissa): (PL) (AA) 03/09/63. Gautier / St. James (Assoc.), 20002003;; Indianola: Rasberry, 03-11; Greenville: Revels, 11- . 1407 E John Cove, Greenville, MS 38702.
(662) 335-3245 / (662) 537-4342 pastor_1@bellsouth.net.
Jones,Robert DeWitte Jr (Marjorie): (RE) (WA) 03/28/32. Retired. White Plains, 01- . 4100
Washington Ave, Gulfport, MS 39507. / (228) 863-0730 rdjonesjr@juno.com.
Jones,Scot (Leigh Ann): (FL) (WA) 05/06/66. Hattiesburg: Heritage (Assoc), 10- . 37 Belletower
Turn, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 261-3371 / (601) 325-1472 scot@heritage-umc.org.
Jones,Susie Aline (): (RE) (WA) 03/14/49. Retired. 203 W. Thomas, Columbus, MS 39705.
jones1083@bellsouth.net.
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Jones,Toby Maxwell (): (PL) () . Hopewell-MarsHill, 10-. 4690 Bogue Chitto Rd. SE, McCall Creek,
MS 39647. / (601)551-2115 tobyjones107@gmail.com.
Jordan,Terry J (Naomi): (PL) (AA) 01/10/53. Dudley Chapel, 97-09; Mountain Ridge, 09- . 1773
Shiloh Road, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 825-5504 / (601) 735-4777 terryj767@gmail.com.
Joyner,William Geoffrey (Sue): (FE) (WA) 08/21/54. PM-85; D-85; E-88; FC-88. Iliff School of
Theology, Denver, CO, 85-86; Sandersville-Glade Charge, 86-10/87; West Laurel-Gitano Charge, 10/8791. Purvis-Talowah, 91-97; Jackson, Broadmeadow, 97-00; Vicksburg: Crawford Street, 00-09; Tupelo
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District, 09-10; Brandon: First (senior), 10-13; Medical Leave, 13- . 214 Legacy Drive Brandon, MS
39042. (601) 591-1406/ (601) 415-0115 geoffreyjo@aol.com.
Judy,Sherrill Stanley (Wesley): (FD) (WA) 04/25/52. PD 08. Pascagoula: First (Assoc), 08-10.
Discontinued, 10. Readmitted, 11. Pascagoula: First (Ministry Asst), 11- . P. O. Box 371, Pascagoula, MS
39568. (228) 762-5222 / (228) 217-2026 sjudy@fumcpascagoula.org.
Kaufman,Ann Bravender (Jon): (FE) (WA) 11/28/64. PM-96; D-96; E-98; FC-98. West Point: Christ,
96-98; Meridian: Oakland Heights 98-02; Magnolic–Fernwood 2002-04; Leave-Family, 04-05; Wesley
Foundation CoLin CC, 05-06; Brookhaven district Staff, 06-07; Family Leave, 07/01/07- 08; Iuka: West,
08-11; Family Leave, 11-13; Memphis – Pickwick UMC, 13- . 408 W. Quitman, Iuka, MS 38852. (662)
423-9253 jonannka@bellsouth.net.
Kaufman,Jon Sheldon (Ann): (FE) (WA) 01/06/65. PM-96; D,96; E-98; FC-98. Cedar Bluff/Siloam,
96-98; Meridian: Wesley-Concord, 98-02; Felder / McComb: Pearl River, 02-07; Iuka First, 07- . 408 W.
Quitman St, Iuka, MS 38852. (662) 423-6097 / (662) 423-9253 revjonk@bellsouth.net.
Keen,Steven Paul (Fawn): (FE) (WA) 07/15/59. PD-00, D-03, FC-03. transfer to FE-11. Eden/
Thornton/Pleasant Hill, 91-92; Eden/Thornton/Pleasant Hill/Yazoo City: First (Assoc), 92-93; Yazoo
City: First (Assoc), 93-95; Amory: First (Assoc), 97-07; Tupelo District Program Staff, 04-11; Gilmore
Memorial FDN, 06-11; Houston North, 09-11; Voluntary Leave (Transitioning to Elder), 09-11; Winona:
Moore Memorial-New Hope, 11- ; Greenwood Dist (Staff), 11- . PO Box 467, Winona, MS 38967. (662)
283-3804 / (662) 283-1104 rustykeen@gmail.com.
Keeton,Keith Russell (Emily): (FE) (WA) 06/08/79. E-2007; FC-2007; Batesville: First, 03-05; Belzoni:
First-Swiftown, 05-08, New Church Start, 08-09; Brandon: St. Marks (Associate), 09-12; Carthage: First,
12- ; Lena, 13-. 204 East Frankin Street, Carthage, MS 39051. (601) 267-8815 krkeeton@yahoo.com.
Keller,David C (Peggy): (RA) (WA) 12/10/49. Retired. Cokers Chapel (Assoc), 11- . 3630 Linton
Road, Meridian, MS 39301. / (228) 218-2885 dvdpggykllr@gmail.com.
Kelly,Charles Wesley (Annie Lee): (PL) (AA) 03/26/49. New Hope 87-93; Chickasaw 93-02;
Brooksville Circuit, 04-07; Louisville; Hopewell, 07- . PO Box 559, Macon, MS 39341. (662) 726-2101
/ (662) 726-2101 alkelly10@aol.com.
Kelly,Jerry Buchannan (Eunice): (RL) (WA) 04/08/43. Retired. Bethel, 97- . 40 CR 7200, Booneville,
MS 38829. / (662) 728-3873 .
Kemp,William Vance (Geraldine): (RE) (WA) 03/30/26. Retired. Ashland, 95- . 480 Peyton Rd, Holly
Springs, MS 38635. (662) 252-5590 / (662) 252-5590 wvkgfk1226@bellsouth.net.
King,Arthur Allen (Alison): (FE) (WA) 08/17/74. PM-2001. Byrd / Wesley, 2001-04; Prentiss-Santee,
04-06; Brookhaven: Jackson St., 06-10; Boyles Chapel, 10-13 ; Wayne Haven, 10-13 ; Winchester, 10-13;
Gitano, 13-; Laurel: West Laurel, 13-. (601) 735-2056 revking1@bellsouth.net.
King,Edwin Ralph Jr. (): (RE) (WA) 09/20/36. Retired. PO Box 55673, Jackson, MS 39296. (601)
984-6319 / (601) 366-5829 eking@shrp.umsmed.edu.
King,Irvin C (Cassandra): (FL) (AA) 03/26/62. Elizabeth, 00-03; Pleasant Valley, 03-07; Mount Olive:
St. James, 07-08; McLain Circuit, 08-13; Laurel: Mallalieu, 13-. Po Box 723 Heidelberg, MS 39439.
(601) 755-4671 revirvinking@yahoo.com.
King,Jack B (Ilah): (RE) (WA) 12/26/35. Retired. 212 Crescent Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. (828)
456-8046 / (828) 456-8046 ilajac96@charter.net.
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King,Marvin R Sr (Lillie): (FE) (AA) 11/30/41. Ot 58. FC 70. Morris Brown College TRIO Prog., 70- .
2155 Highpoint Trail, Atlanta, GA 30331. (404) 739-1010 / (404) 344-3317 .
King,Robert H (Sandra): (RE) (WA) 02/02/35. Retired. 1341 Rawhide Circle, Elizabeth, CO 801074103. / .
King,Robert Louis Sr (Ella W): (RL) (AA) 03/31/39. Retired. Columbiana-Midway, 03- . 190 St Marys
Church Rd, Goodman, MS 39079. / (662) 472-2676 robertlking31@yahoo.com.
Kinslow,Willie A (Linda): (PL) (AA) 12/30/49. Wesley Chapel, 00-04; Desoto-Quitman Circuit,
04-09; Tabernacle, 09- . 7820 Melvin Rd, Gilbertown, AL 36908. (601) 323-0814 / (251) 843-2797
Willie_Kinslow@hotmail.com.
Kinstley,Arthur Dean (Nancy): (RL) (WA) 01/16/38. Retired. Jackson: Level Woods, 09/01/10- . PO
Box 2035, Brandon, MS 39043. / (601) 825-5581 artkinstley@att.net.
Kirby,Edwin Close (Martha): (FE) (WA) 12/27/73. PM-06; E-09; FM-09. Poplar head-Saucier, 06-09;
Biloxi: First, 09-13; Medical Leave, 13- . 1074 Conley Circle Ocean Springs, MS 39564. (228) 760-0938
edwinckirby@gmail.com.
Kirby,Martha June (Eddie): (FD) (WA) 10/07/74. PD-10. Biloxi: First (Coord. Children, Youth, and
Family Ministries), 10-13; Ocean Springs: St Paul, 13- . 1074 Conley Circle Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
(228) 760-0939 marthajunie@bellsouth.net.
Kitchens,Joe (Patsy): (AM) (WA) . AM -11. Trans from Ark Conf, 11. Tylertown, 11-13; Pleasant
Grove, 13- . 1091 Pleasant Grove Drive SE Monticello, MS 39654. (601) 835-1889/ (601) 996-9192
revjoekitchens@yahoo.com.
Kitchens,Ronald Andrew (Amy): (FE) (WA) 05/30/78. Transfer in as PE, 09. FE-10. Brookhaven:
Jackson St., 10- . 1107 North Jackson Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601. / (601) 833-2567 dr.ronkitchens@
hotmail.com.
Klingenfus,Christopher Clayton (Erin): (FE) (WA) 07/15/70. PE 11. Hattiesburg: Main St. (Assoc),
09-11; Laurel: Franklin, 11- . 1048 Euclid, Laurel, MS 39440. / (601) 261-7104 chris.klingenfus@gmail.
com.
Knight,Gary Hilton (Janie): (RE) (WA) 11/06/48. Retired. Holly Bush, 08- . 531 Asbury Lane Drive,
Pearl, MS 39208. (601) 351-8000 x4153 / (601) 624-1099 gary.knight@msh.state.ms.us.
Knight,Paul Ford (): (FE) (WA) 02/09/60. E-2007; FC-2007;. Weir – Salem – 02-05; Potts Camp,
02-05; Gateway, 05-06; Marion/Pleasant Grove, 06-12; Fletcher’s Chapel-Bethany, 12-. 5711 Fletcher
Chapel Road, Yazoo City, MS 39194. / (601) 746-1009 pfnite@aol.com.
Koon,Milton Glenn (Diane): (PL) (WA) 12/08/46. Singleton, 02-07; Monteray, 07-08. Fountainhead,
08-11; Homewood-High Hill-Carr (Preaching Assoc), 11- . 110 Sunline Drive, Brandon, MS 39042. /
(601) 825-7832 .
Koskie,Clarence Charles (Ann): (RE) (WA) 02/15/24. Retired. 102 Nichols Drive, Madison, MS
39110. / (601) 856-9316 .
Kottenbrook,Charles
Rancho, NM 87144.
(Jenny Lou): (RE) (WA) 01/29/36. Retired. 3025 Cochiti Street NE, Rio
Kramer,John Marvin (Mary): (FE) (WA) 01/11/50. PM-88; D-88; E-91; FC-91. Fairview, 88-92;
Meridian, Oakland Heights, 92-95; Carthage, First, 95-98; Ellisville: First, 98-2003; Oxford: St Andrews
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03-12; Natchez: Jefferson Street 12-. P O Box 862, Natchez, MS 39121. (601) 442-3795 / jkramer@
bellsouth.net.
Laird,David Charles Jr (Cynthia): (FE) (WA) 10/27/53. E-05. Lumberton-Maxie, -05; Pleasant Hill, 05.
POB 360, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 895-2324 / (662) 895-6281 laird.david@gmail.com.
Lamb,Jimmy Aaron (Charlotte Ann): (PL) (WA) 07/07/60. Bassfield/Oakdale, 96-97; Pleasant Grove,
97-04; Bethesda-Pleasant Ridge, 04-09; Fayette, 09- . PO Box 229, Cyrstal Springs, MS 39059. / (601)
892-0309 alamb7@bellsouth.net.
Lambert,Mickey Trey (Brandi): (FE) (WA) 10/23/72. E-2007; FC-2007; Kossuth-Pleasant Hill, 05-11;
New Albany: Calvery/Mt. Olivet, 11-13; Corinth: Gaines Chapel, 13- . 1004 Pine Lake Drive Corinth,
MS 38834 (662) 266-1685 treylambert@bellsouth.net.
Lampkin,Johnnie (William): (RE) (WA) 04/16/36. Retired. 1112 Nancy Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269.
/ (618)206-8478 docandrevlampkin@aol.com.
Lampkin,Stephen Anderson (Judy): (FL) (WA) 12/29/52. Lynnville-Mellen, 2000-04; Aberdeen: St.
Mark, 04-06; Houston: South, 06-. 200 HWY 47, Prairie, MS 39756. (662) 456-2110 / (662) 456-2110
stevelampkin52@yahoo.com.
Lampkin,William (Johnnie): (RE) (WA) 04/22/32. Retired. 1112 Nancy Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269.
/ (618) 206-3478 docandrevlampkin@aol.com.
*Landfair,Ozell Sr (Earnestine D): (FE) (AA) 09/25/55. PE-08. FE-10. Holmes County West,
87-92; Buffalo/Ethel, 92-97; Holmes County East, 97-99; Winona: Haven, 99-06; Clarksdale: Haven.
06- ;Wesley Fdn. Dir. CCC, 06- . 1101 Barnes Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614. (662) 902-7321 / (662)
624-6807 ozell@cableone.net.
Landrum,Charles Joseph (Vicki): (FE) (WA) 06/05/53. D-1982; E-1985. Student Appointment,
Byrd-Wesley Charge, 77-79; Hattiesburg, Main Street, Director Aldersgate Mission, 73-79; Emory
University, 79-82; Scooba¬Binnsville, 82-83; Student, Sam Houston State University, 83; Leakesville,
84-85; Jackson, Trinity, 85-87; Meridian, Andrew Chapel, 87-89. Redbone, 89-94; Carrollton, 94-97;
McAdams, 97-98; Acona/Black Hawk, 98-2000; DeKalb Circuit, 2000-2003; Madison, 03-06; Canton:
First/Thornton Chapel, 06-. 3301 South Liberty, Canton, MS 39046. (601) 859-4621 / (601) 859-4790
pastor@fumccanton.org.
Landrum,Vicki Watkins (Joe): (FE) (WA) 07/12/59. PM-97; D-97; FC-99; E-99. Carrollton Charge,
97-2000; Meridian: Central Assoc., 2000-2003; Jackson: Forest Hill, 03-07; Jackson: Christ (Assoc),
07-13; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 13-. 325 Mary Ann Drive Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 859-4790/ (601)
624-8734.
Larsen,Catherine Parker (Scott Gregory): (FD) (WA) 05/10/66. Diaconal-96; FD-99. Jackson:
Galloway, 94-98; Pearl: First, 99-2001; Mineral Wells, 01. 8900 Centerhill Road, Olive Branch, MS
38654. (662) 895-2208 / clplarsen@yahoo.com.
Larsen,Scott Gregory (Catherine Parker): (FE) (WA) 12/05/66. PM-97; D-97; FC-99; E-99. Jackson:
Galloway Associate, 97-98; Pearl: First, 98-2001; Mineral Wells, 01. 8900 Centerhill Road, Olive Branch,
MS 38654. (662) 895-2208 / sglarsen1@juno.com.
Lawrence,Paul Jeffrey (Michelle): (FE) (WA) 12/31/66. E-2007; FC-2007; New Albany: Bethlehem.
1564 CR 81, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 538-7605 / (662) 534-2361 jfflwrncee@yahoo.com.
Lawson,Anita Wilburn (Joe): (PL) (WA) 08/14/53. Victoria- Red Banks, 06-13; Falkner, 13-. 275 Hwy
371 Mooreville, MS 38857 (662) 233-1358/ (901) 896-6726 akwlawson@gmail.com.
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Lawson,Joseph Randall (Anita): (AM) (WA) 09/08/48. AM 95. Winborn Chapel, 90-96; Aber¬deen,
St. Mark, 96-2001; Johnston Chapel-Bogue Chitto, 01-05, Johnson Chapel, 05-06; Greenleaf-Palestine,
06-13; Mooreville, 13-. Po Box 130 Mooreville, MS 38857 (662) 844-2693/ (901) 896-6727 joe.lawson@att.net.
Lawson,Rickey Ellis Sr. (Patricia A): (PL) (AA) 05/04/61. Columbus Circuit, 92-2001; Noxubee
Circuit, 01. PO Box 994, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 603-4862 / (662) 620-2449 lawson8082@bellsouth.
net.
LeBlanc,Andrew Lee (Sandy): (FD) (WA) 07/18/58. Crossgates (music), 09/01/09-11; Hattiesburg:
Main St. (Assoc), 11-11; Hattiesburg: Heritage, 11- 210 Beverly Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 8258677 / (601) 718-7519 rev.cajun@hotmail.com.
LeBlanc,Sandra (Andrew): (FD) (WA) 07/22/57. Crossgates (Assoc), 10-11; Hattiesburg: Main St.
(Assoc), 04/01/11-13; Family Leave, 13- . PO Box 1009 Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 718-7191
LeCornu,Clifton Mosley (Nancy): (RE) (WA) 04/14/38. Retired. 5085 Mt Zion Rd, Ferguson, NC
28624. (336) 973-7912 / (336) 973-7912 .
Lee,Benjamin F (Ruth): (RE) (WA) 10/16/30. Retired. 704 Hillshire Pl, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662)
840-3317 / (662) 840-3317 bflee10163@aol.com.
Leek, John Wesley: (PE). Natchez: Jefferson Street, 13-. 109 Creek Bend Rd, Natchez, MS 39120
(228) 369-9189
Leffler,Walter A Jr (Jeanette): (RE) (WA) 10/27/23. Retired. 85 Rudy Leffler Rd, Hattiesburg, MS
39401. / (601) 582-3323 walterleffler@yahoo.com.
Lemmon,Diane Griffin (William Todd): (FE) (WA) 03/23/57. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Pope, 01-05;
Louisville: Whitehall, 05-09; Carrolton, 09-12 ; Sidon, 09-12; Columbus: Wesley, 12- . 519 Airline Road,
Columbus, MS 39703. (662) 328-8644 / (662) 328-6259 brotherdiane@hotmail.com.
Lemmon,William Todd (Diane): (PE) (WA) 03/26/63. PE 11. Free Springs(SP), 01-05; Louisville: First
(Assoc.)(SP), 05-07; Freeny-Sabastopol (SP), 07-09; Drew(FL), 09-12; Caledonia-Flint Hill, 12- . PO
BOX 1, Caledonia, MS 39740. (662) 356-9023 / (662) 855-0432 bro_todd@hotmail.com.
Leo,Don (Libbie): (RE) (WA) . Retired. 2913 Pimilico Dr, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. / (228) 8724817 .
Leverette,Walter Norman (Jannie): (FE) (AA) 06/27/50. PM-1973; D-1973; E-1976; FC-1976.
Preston Deemer Charge, 10/67-5/68; Centeridge Daleville Charge, 5/68-5/69; Lake Charge & Walnut
Grove, 5/69-12/69; Gammon Theological Seminary, M.Div., 9/72-6/75; Matthew UMC, Knoxville, TN,
10/72-5/73; Trinity Parish, Cleveland, TN, 5/73-3/74; Barrow Parish, Griffin, GA, 5/74-5/75; Crystal
Springs, New Zion, 5/75-8/76; Navy Chaplain, 76-89; Chaplain Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA, 12/8791; US Navy. 706 Sunningdale Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057. (619) 532-6025 / (760) 433-8237 Walter.
Leverette@med.navy.mil.
Lewis,Benjamin Franklin (Sally): (RE) (WA) 08/23/31. Retired. 3614 Northview Dr, Jackson, MS
39206. (601) 786-3305 / (601) 366-7296 .
Lewis,Donald Duncan (Ruth T): (RE) (WA) 06/15/38. Retired. 147 N Parkway, Hernando, MS
38632. (662) 449-5720 / (662) 449-5720 donlewis61538@aol.com.
Lewis,T W III (Julia): (RE) (WA) 05/27/31. Retired. 4408 Meadow Ridge Dr, Jackson, MS 39206. /
(601) 362-6065 TwJulia@bellsouth.net.
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Lilly,Sale Trice Jr (Evelyn): (RE) (WA) 09/25/30. Retired. 1023 Pat Luckett Rd, Canton, MS 39046.
(601) 859-4656 / (601) 859-4656 .
Lindley,William Giles (Lisa): (FE) (WA) 06/17/57. PM-1981; D-1981; E-1984; FC-1984. Duke
Divinity School, 81-82; Philadelphia, First, Associate, 82-84; Laurel, Kingston, 84-88; Biloxi, Heritage,
88-94; Ellisville, 94-98; New Albany: First, 98-06; East Jackson District, 06-11; Starkville District,
01/01/10-11; Starkville: First, 11- . P. O. Box 2585, Starkville, MS 39760. (662) 323-5722 / (662) 3241255 drwglwork@gmail.com.
Linton,Louis Paul ( ): (RE) (WA) 10/03/27. Retired. 1080 Burney Rd, Ackerman, MS 39735. (662)
285-3946 / (662) 285-3946 .
Lips,Howard Thomas Sr (): (RE) (WA) 11/26/20. Retired. PO Box 165, New Augusta, MS 39462. /
hlips@cableone.net.
Lips,Howard Jr (): (RP) (WA) 06/11/44. Retired. New Agusta-Beaumont, 11- . PO Box 165, New
Augusta, MS 39462. / songwriter2338@yahoo.com.
Lips,Michael Edwin (Earline N): (FE) (WA) 11/11/46. PE-2001. E 06, FC 06. Ovett-Mt. Olive,
94-96; Pleasant Grove – Winchester, 96-99; Tilton,99 -2001; Salem-Friendship-Union Hill, 2001-2003;
Hamilton, 03-08; Seminary/Oakdale, 08-12; Loyd Star-New Hope 12- . 2216 Hwy 550, Brookhaven, MS
39601. (601)833-9561 / (601) 833-2870 drmikelips@aol.com.
Little,Bruce David ( ): (RE) (WA) 11/11/40. Retired. 1061 Ashport Rd, Jackson, TN 38305. / (731)
660-6201 bjintheusa@.msn.com.
Little,Carol Lynette (Jon): (FE) (WA) 04/15/60. PM-1988; D-1988; E-1990; FC-1990. Associate,
Meridian East End-Wesley/Director, Inner City Coopera-tive Parish, 87-89; Union-Mt. Zion-Mars Hill,
89-91. Corinth, First Associate, 91-93; Lula-Friars Point-Coahoma, 93-96; Bovina-Edwards, 96-05; Petal,
05-07; Florence: Marvin, 07-11; Palehatchie: First-Cuide, 11- . 107 Church Street, Pelahatchie, MS
39145. (601) 845-8028 / (601) 854-8012 Llittle@netdoor.com.
Little,Maggie: (PL) (AA) 11/08/54. West Point: St. Paul, 08/01/01- . P. O. Box 80061, Starkville, MS
39759. / (662) 615-9611 maggielittle@bellsouth.net.
Liu,Gerald Chien: (FE) (As A) 05/12/78. PE-06. FE-10. Vanderbuilt Nashville, 07- . 2023 Convent
Place, Nashville, TN 37212. / (615) 983-0065 geraldliu@hotmail.com.
Lobasso,Michael: (FE) (WA) 06/24/51. PM-1987; D-1987; E-1989; FC-1989. Student, Candler, 84-87;
Vicksburg, Crawford Street, 87-90. Clinton, St. John’s, 90-93; Chapel Of The Cross-Baylis Chapel, 93-96;
Leland/ Shaw, 96-2001; Rolling Fork / Goodman Mem., 2001-; Vaiden Charge -; Crenshaw / Sledge,
2003. 9946 White Poplar Drive, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (901) 382-9292 / chaplainml@hotmail.com.
Lobin,Stanley Charles (): (FL) (WA) 03/22/56. Independence, 04-08; D’Lo-Bethany, 08-09; FreenySabastopol, 09-10; Ellison/Pickens, 10-11; Taylorsville: First, 11- . 221 Village Cove, Pearl, MS 39208.
stanlobin@att.net.
Locke,Cecil Eric (Brenda): (FL) (WA) . Shipman-Winborn Chapel, 08-13; Nettleton: First-Shiloh,
13- . 1587 Maple Road Nettleton, MS 38858 (662) 963-1443/ (601) 508-3536 clocke.pastor@gmail.
com.
Loflin,Jack Milton (Jo): (RE) (WA) 07/10/34. Retired. PO Box 67, Star, MS 39167. / (601) 845-3543
starjackjo@aol.com.
Lofton,Joe C (): (RE) (WA) 07/31/41. Retired. Sageville, 06-07; Heidelberg/Vossburg, 07. P O Box
180, Heidelberg, MS 39439. (601) 787-3902 / (601) 787-3157 joeclofton@bellsouth.net.
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Lofton,Toby Eugene (Regina Ann): (FE) (WA) 12/18/67. E 06, FC 06. Collinsvile, 98-2003; Jackson:
Broadmeadow,03-05; Poplarville, 05-08, National Guard (Chaplain), 08- . 58 Cottswold Lane, Spring
Lake, NC 28390. (910) 907-5442 / (601) 260-0130 tobylofton@att.net.
Long,Jesse Francis III (Rhonda): (PE) (WA) 10/05/65. PE-10. McLaurin, 96-2000; Coker’s Chapel,
2000-.04; Winchester, 04-10; Clara, 04- ; Buckatunna, 10- ; Providence, 10- . PO Box 30, Clara, MS
39324. / (601) 735-0034 brojesse@cmaaccess.com.
Lord,Gerald Douglas (Joan): (FE) (WA) 08/05/44. PM-1973; D-1973; E-1978; FC,1978. Candler,
Emory,73-77; ABLC to Candler School of Theology, 78-92; Exec Commission on Colleges. Assoc.
General Secretary (GBHEM), 10- . 2126 Kodiak Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. (404) 679-4501 ext.521
/ (404) 636-6373 glord@gbhem.org.
Lovett,Lionel Fitzgerald (Ruby): (FE) (AA) 07/03/62. PM-92; D-92; FC-95; E-95. Cleveland, St.
Marks, 88-89; Abbyville, 89-94; Yazoo City, St. Stephens, 94-2001; Hattiesburg: St. Paul 2001-04;
Greenwood: Wesley / GWD Dist, 04-07; Jackson: Middlebrook, 07-10; MS Conf. (Dir. Ethnic Local
Churches), 07-09; MS Conf (Coord Reconciliation & SBC21), 09-10; John Wesley-Walden Chapel,
10/16/09-11; Wesley Fdn. Holmes CC, 10-11; Crystal Springs: New Zion, 11- ; Brookhaven Dist (Ethn
Local Church), 11- . 101 W Piazza, Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (601) 323-7599 / (601) 892-2977 revlovett@hotmail.com.
Lowe,Franklin Cordell (Sara): (RL) (WA) 12/27/34. Retired. Mathiston, 02- . 396 CR 39, Houston,
MS 38851. (662) 456-3678 / (662) 456-3968 .
Lowery,David L (Joy): (FE) (WA) 04/28/55. PM-97; D-97; FE-2001. Potts Camp, 96-2000;
Williamsburg / Lone Star, 2000-04; Picayune: First, 04-10; Boonville: First, 10- . PO Box 235, Booneville,
MS 38829. (662) 728-5773 / (662) 728-4673 dlowharley@gmail.com.
Lowry,William T (Barbara): (RE) (WA) 06/04/30. Retired. PO Box 726, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745.
(704) 456-8505 / (828) 456-8505 wtlowry@bellsouth.net.
Luckett,Paul Edward (): (FE) (AA) 02/28/52. PM-1983; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Craig-Cary
Charge, 74-75; Bridgeville Circuit, 75-77; Brookhaven, Oak Grove-St. Paul, 77-78; Canton, Little Zion
& Jackson, Harris Memorial, 78-80; Carthage, Wesley Chapel & Greenwood UMC, 80-81; Gammon
Theological Seminary, 83-86; Clinton Circuit, 81-91; Clinton: St. Paul-Blessed Trinity, 91. PO Box
11564, Jackson, MS 39283. / (601) 906-8965 .
Ludlam,Pat W (Jennifer F): (RE) (WA) 02/29/48. Retired. 49 Jill Road, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662)
934-2279 / brolud@yahoo.com.
Luke,Charles Rayner (Cyndi): (PL) (WA) 04/06/54. Neshoba, Northwest (13): 3493 McDonald Rd,
Preston, MS 39354. / (601) 677-2347 crluke4654@yahoo.com.
Lynch,Ellis (): (RL) (AA) 12/06/40. Retired. Barlow Circuit, 01/01/10-11, Salem, 11- . PO Box 955,
Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 894-4010 / (601) 894-4010 .
Lytle,Robert O (Deborah): (PL) (WA) 09/06/54. Wiggins: Bond. 10- . 11268 Creek Drive, Gulfport,
MS 39503. / boblytle1954@yahoo.com.
Magee,Ethel Hill (N.C.): (PL) (AA) . Magnolia: St. James, 07- . 709 Royal Street, Columbia, MS
39429. / (601) 736-4920 pastormagee@aol.com.
Magee,Frenchye Dionne: (PE) (AA) 09/30/66. PE-10. Rust College Chaplain, 10-11; John WesleyWalden Chapel, 11- ; Wesley Fdn Holmes (Goodman), 11-12; Epworth School, South Africa, 12- . 1045
Alta Vista Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209. / fdmagee@att.net.
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Maki,John Anthon (Nell): (FE) (WA) 01/22/42. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1989; FC- 1989. Seminary,
Oral Roberts University, 83-86; Cedar Lake/New Fayard, 87-90. Pachuta, 90-92. Durant West, 92-95;
Americus Parish, 95-2000; Greenleaf-Palestine, 2000-2003; Big Point-Red Hill, 03-07; Tilton, 07-11;
Belzona: First, 11-, PO Box 907, Belzoni, MS 39038. (662) 247-3612 / (662) 207-6099 johnmaki@juno.
com.
Maki,Nellie Virginia (John): (FE) (WA) 08/20/47. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1989; FC-1989. Seminary,
Oral Roberts University, 83-86; East End/Epworth, 87-90. Stonewall, 90-92. Pickens, 92-95; Americus
Parish, 95-2000; Coldwater-Arkabutla, 2000-2003; Hurley, 03-07; Tylertown, 07-11; Indianola: Christ,
11- ; Shaw, 11- . PO Box 907, Belzoni, MS 39038. (662) 887-2067 / (662) 207-8499 johnmaki@juno.
com.
Male,Barry Lee Jr (Sara): (FE) (WA) 08/19/68. PM-98-D-98; E-2000; FC-2000. Batesville: Assoc.,
94-2001; Jackson: Christ, Assoc., 2001-04; Magee: First, 04-09; New Albany: First, 09- . P O Box 156,
New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2206 / (662) 534-4032 barrymale@bellsouth.net.
Malone,Charlotte (): (PL) (AA) . Quitman: Grace, 08-12; New St. Matthew, 12- . 551 Sweet Gum
Bottom Rd, Meridian, MS 39301. / (601) 693-1817 MaloneCharlotte@bellsouth.net.
Malone,David (Earlene): (PL) (AA) 05/21/67. Louisville: Piney Grove, 05-; Louisville: Maple Springs,
06-. 1278 Greenland Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 648-7425 / (662) 324-7736 david.malone3@
us.army.mil.
Manning,W Z (): (RL) (WA) 09/15/38. Retired. Clara Charge, 92-97; Mount Zion-Fairfield, 97-05;
Hattiesburg: Grandview, 05-08; Hebron, 08- . PO Box 363, Ellisville, MS 39437. (601) 422-8287 / (601)
344-9203 wzmanning@c-gate.net.
Manning,William Harold (Teresa): (FE) (WA) 07/25/47. PM-03, E-06, FC-06. Barton, 2000-04;
Bakers Chapel, 04-05; Friendship-Hardin’s Chapel, 05-09; Utica/Carpenter, 09- . P O Box 308, Utica,
MS 39175. (601) 885-6152 / uumc@bellsouth.net.
Marshall,Jack Wesley (Kellie Ann): (FL) (WA) 01/02/48. Chapel Hill, 08- ; Grenada: Grace-Gore
Springs, 08- . PO Box 121, Carrollton, MS 38917. (662) 310-0005 / (662) 233-5518 pock@usa.com.
Martin,Alphanette B: (RE) (AA) 09/07/40. Retired. 6405 Springridge Rd, Raymond, MS 39154. /
(601) 373-1320 .
Martin,Altus Lamar ( ): (RE) (WA) 11/02/27. Retired. Peachtree Village, Apt S Old Brandon Road,
Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 933-0030 .
Martin,Murray Glenn (Patricia Ann): (RE) (WA) 08/04/35. Retired. 444 McNair Avenue,
Brookhaven, MS 39601. / (662) 809-9366 pmbeliever@aol.com.
Mason,Elbrist (Stella Mae): (FE) (AA) 06/06/56. E 06, FC 06. Clinton: St. Paul/Blessed Trinity
Associate, 96-97; Vicksburg: Wesley, 97-01; Oxford: Burns / Hammitt Hill, 01-04; Clarksdale: Haven /
WF CCC, 04-06; Brandon: Trinity, 06-12; Pelahatchie: Little Zion, 11-12; Meridian: St. Paul, 12-. 1210
28th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 482-3753 / elbristmason@yahoo.com.
Mason,Keith Tyrone (): (PL) (AA) 03/22/55. Holly Springs: Asbury-Taulor’s Chapel, 07- . POB 21,
Holly Springs, MS 38635. / (662) 252-5161 kmason55@gmail.com.
Massingill,Walter Lamar (Joyce): (FE) (WA) 09/12/54. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Retired.
45 Nicklaus Trail, Petal, MS 39465. (601) 325-5925 waltermassingill@yahoo.com.
Matheny,James Minor ( ): (RE) (WA) 10/05/55. Retired. Freeny-Sabastopol, 11- . 3396 Freeny Road,
Carthage, MS 39051. / revmatheny@aol.com.
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Matthews,William Earl (Alice Leguay): (RE) (WA) 09/23/46. Retired; Tanner’s Chapel, 12-. 422
Beverly Drive, Biloxi, MS 39530. ( / revbillmatthews@yahoo.com.
Maugh,Robert Lawrence Jr (Celeste): (FE) (WA) 08/05/49. PM-2001; FE 2004. Picayune: Trinity,
2001-02; Vancleave-Mt Pleasant, 02-07; Aberdeen: First, 07-10; Tunica: First, 10- . POB 624, Tunica, MS
38676. (662) 363-2137 / (662) 363-2078 rlcmmaugh@gmail.com.
Maxwell,Britton Hoover Jr (Terry): (RA) (WA) 09/27/38. Retired-08. Mt. Olivett/Satartia/Wesley
Chapel, 09- . 103 Bridgehollow Road, Canton, MS 39046. / (601) 856-3140 skippmaxwe@aol.com.
May,Chancellor Pope (Mallory): (PE) (WA) 06/15/78. PE-10. Yazoo City: St. John’s, 05-08; Noxapator,
08-12; Indianola: First (Assoc) 12- . 301 Sunflower Ave, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 887-4446 /
igrad05@yahoo.com.
May,Joe Willie (Suzette): (FE) (AA) 06/08/52. OT-1976; E-1979; FC-1979. Student, Candler, 75-77;
Lexington, 77-78; Kosciusko, Wesley, 78-79; CCOM Staff, 80-86; District Superintendent, Cleveland
District, 86-92. Meridian, St. Paul-¬Haven Chapel, 92-95; Adm. Asst ./ Dir. Ministerial Ser., 95-02;
Jackson: Anderson, 02- . 120 Kristen Court, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 982-3997 / (601) 977-0035 joe@
andersonumc.org.
May,Lannis Lee: (FE) (WA) 09/26/53. PM-95; D-95; FC-97; E-97. Pleasant Hill, 95-2000; DeKalbUnion, 00-05; Anguilla-Grace, 05-08; Antioch, 08-10; Boyles Chapel, 08-10; Independence-Hebron,
10-13; Bruce/Shady Grove, 13- . PO Box 429 Bruce, MS 38915. (662) 983-2417/ (662) 292-6607.
lannismay@att.net.
May,Lewis Douglas (Gloria Jean): (RL) (WA) 04/20/43. Retired. Meridian: Bonita, 03-13; Chunky,
13- . 8402 Cottonwood Drive Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 679-7237/ (601) 917-6177 may_1@bellsouth.
net.
Mayfield,Wilfred Thomas (): (FE) (AA) 07/03/41. PM-97; D-97; E,02 New Albany: Mallalieu-St
Mary, 88. 634 Swaney Rd, Holly Springs, MS 38635.
Mayo, Dwayne: (FL) Williamsburg-Lone Star, 13-. (601) 519-1777
McAlilly,Christopher Thomas (Millie): (FE) (WA) 02/03/83. PE-10. Shannon, 10- . PO BOX 1,
Shannon, MS 38868. (662) 767-3317 / (662) 767-3721 cmcalilly@gmail.com.
McAlilly,Roy D (Lorene): (RE) (WA) 12/14/29. Retired. 2800 W Main St, 301-B, Tupelo, MS 38801.
(662) 620-6430 roymcali@gmail.com.
McAnally,Earl G (Marilyn): (FE) (WA) 12/16/53. E 0, FC 0. Belden-2003; St. Mark, Aberdeen
2003-04; Golden Chapel-Old Bethel, 04-06; Tishamingo Charge-Dennis, 06-10; 1/2 time, 07-10; Myrtle/
Ebenezer, 10-12; Hospice (Chaplain), 12-; Trinity Place, 13- . P O Box 148 Myrtle, MS 38650 (662)
988-2237 earlmarilyn@yahoo.com.
McCain,Donald Ray (Joan): (RE) (WA) 01/08/47. Retired; Tupelo: St. Mark, 12- . 615 7th St South,
Amory, MS 38821. (662) 256-7702 / (662) 256-7702 donmccain@bellsouth.net.
McCaleb,Karie Sue McCarty (Reed): (FD) (WA) . PD-09. Natchez: Jefferson (Assoc), 09-13; Jackson:
St. Marks, 13- . 503 Shenandoah Rd N Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 807-5998 ksue4Christ@yahoo.com.
McCaleb,Roy Reed (Karie Sue): (FE). Washington-Church Hill, 09-13; Clinton: First, 13-. 503
Shenandoah Rd N Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 807-4494 reed.mccaleb@gmail.com.
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McCaskill,Brenda Ann (Jeffery): (FE) (AA) 03/06/57. PE-09. Jackson: Pratt Memorial, 10-11/08/12;
Nebraska – Faith UMC, 11-08/12- . 2330 North Chester Lincoln, NE 68521 (402) 805-4801/ (402)
601-1407. mccaskillbrenda@bellsouth.net.
McCay,John Marion III (): (FE) (WA) 07/08/75. PM-2000; FE-2003. Bond, 94-98; Bond 99-2000;
Shipman / Winborn Chapel, 2000-02; Gateway, 02-04; Picayune: Trinity, 04-08; Gulfport:Hansboro,
08- . 2333 Demaret Drive, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 896-7264 / revjmccay@juno.com.
McClinton,Jimmy Lee (Lillie): (PL) (AA) 06/10/60. Natchez: St. Johns, 11- ; New Hope, 11- . PO Box
135, Union Church, MS 39668. (601) 786-0666 / (601) 786-0666 .
McCord,Billy Q (Ann): (RE) (WA) 03/30/40. Retired. PO Box 337, Bruce, MS 38915. (662) 9832213 / (662) 983-2213 billymc@brucetelephone.com.
McCormick,James R (Patricia): (RE) (WA) 01/17/36. Retired. 1440 Oak Meadows Lane, Cumming,
GA 30041. / (470) 253-7992 jpmcc@comcast.net.
McCoy,David Henry (Brenda): (FE) (AA) 06/18/50. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Oktibbeha-Clay Parish,
-05; Louisville:Wesley, 05-09; Kosciusko:Wesley, 09- . 703 Valley Road, Kosciusko, MS 39090. (662)
289-5027 / (662) 289-3317 davidmccoy2003@yahoo.com.
McCoy,Robert Milton (Reba): (RA) (WA) 11/03/45. Retired . Baldwin: First-Asbury (Assoc), 08-12;
Amory: St. James, 12- . 319 Johnson Ln, Baldwyn, MS 38824. / (662) 213-6400 rbt.mccoy@gmail.com.
McDaniel,Phillip Murray (Kim): (FL) (WA) 03/03/73. Kosciusko Circuit, 09-13; Ozark, 13- . 10229
Hwy 371 N Marietta, MS 38856. (662) 365-8645/ (601) 218-5825. mvktr2@att.net.
McDonald,Granville Mitchell (Flora P): (RE) (WA) 08/05/48. PM (Readmitted) 83; D 71; E 87; FC
87. Retired. Cooks Chapel/Mars Hill, 13-. 254 Mac Drive Preston, MS 39354. (601) 513-6721
McDonald,Raymond Anthony (Cindy): (FE) (WA) 03/22/62. E-2007; FC-2007; Wayne Haven, 99-05;
Spring Ridge, 05-08; Purvis-Tallowah, 08-3/1/10; Incapacity Leave, 3/1/10-6/21/10; Monticello, 10-13;
Avon/Glen Allan, 13- . PO Box 127 Avon, MS 38732. (601) 383-2931. tonymc41@aol.com.
McDonald,Robert Paul (Clemmie Jo): (FE) (WA) 06/29/57. PM-89; D-89; E-94; FC-94. Coker’s
Chapel, 80-81; Druid Hills, 81-82; Stonewall Wall, 82-84; Spring Ridge, 84¬87; Pascagoula, First,
Associate, 87-89; Meridian, Fifth Street, 89-91; Saucier, 91-93; Ruleville, 93-95; Fletcher’s Chapel, 95-99;
Bruce, 99-2001; Meridian: Bonita – Hickory – 2003; Columbus: Central, 03-06; Waynesboro: First, 06-10;
Pelahatchie: First-Guide, 10-11; Forest, 11- . P O Box 68, Forest, MS 39074. (601) 469-2604 / (601)
469-2867 paul@forestumc.org.
McDonald,Steven Charles (Clarisse): (RE) (WA) 11/09/52. Retired; Jackson: Van Winkle, 12-. 519
Wildberry Drive, Pearl, MS 39203. / (601) 853-1492 stevecmcdonald@gmail.com.
McDougald,James Ronald (Lynette): (FE) (WA) 11/18/52. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988.
McCool, 77-81; Grenada, First, Associate, 81-83; Student, Cand¬ler, 83-85; Lula, N. Georgia, 83-85;
Columbus, Saint Stephen, 85-89; India¬nola, Christ, 89-91. Ocean Springs, Wesley, 91-94; Starkville:
Aldersgate, 94-2003; Caledonia, 03-08; Trinity Place, 03-11; Shiloh, 11- . 2354 Shiloh Road, Pelahatchie,
MS 39145. (662) 327-6716 / rmcdougald@cableone.net.
McGehee, Hollis: (PL). Antioch-Pine Grove, 13-. 7257 Hwy 57 S Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 3847066.
McGill,Bobby (Melinda): (FE) (AA) 02/18/49. E 06, FC 06. D-in Associate Membership-02 Bay St.
Louis: Valena C. Jones-Holmes Chapel, 1996. 615 Cowart Holliday Rd, Poplarville, MS 39470. (601)
467-9629 / (601) 795-3153 revmcgill@bellsouth.net.
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McGill,Charles Kenneth II: (PE) (WA) 05/12/70. Lynville-Mellen, 04-07; Pleasant Hill, 07-11;
Kossuth/Pleasant Hill, 11- . 189 CR 533, Corinth, MS 38834. (662) 416-1981 / (662) 416-1981 ckmcgill@frontier.com.
McGill,Charles Kenneth (): (PL) (WA) 03/05/42. Crossroads, 92-98; East Prentiss Parish, 98-04;
Hopewell-Indian Springs, 04-06; Tishamingo Charge: Boggs Chapel-Salem-Paradise, 06-07; Tishamingo
Charge, 07- . 2100 Jacinto Rd, Booneville, MS 38829. (662) 728-4200 / (662) 728-4200 revmcgill@
aol.com.
McGough,Oscar Marion (Jackie): (AM) (WA) . PD 04, FD 07. Crossgates, 04-10; Voluntary Leave
(Trans to Elder), 09-11; Diamondhead, 10- ;Voluntary Leave (Trans to AM), 11- . 5305 Noma Drive,
Diamondhead, MS 39525. (228) 255-6888 / (228) 255-5838 brothero@cableone.net.
McGough, Ryan: (PL) Minor Memorial, 13-. 6975 Scenic Hollow Road Walls, MS 38680. (601)
953-7599
McGraw,Robert Allen (Sheranne): (PE) (WA) 05/19/70. PE 11. Courtland Charge, 08-10-1-2012;
Water Valley: First-Bethlehem, 13- . PO Box 288 Water Valley, MS 38965. (662) 934-0749 allenmcgraw@gmail.com.
McGrew,Matthew (Crista Nichole): (PL) (WA) 03/23/72. Eudora, 00-02; Greenwood Springs, 02-04;
Longtown Charge, 04-09; Algoma, 09-11; Cedar Bluff-Siloam, 11- . 2407 Highway 47, West Point, MS
39773. / (662) 494-6440 patton.matthews@gmail.com.
McGrew,Roger Farrell (Sue): (RE) (WA) 02/10/44. Retired. 101 CR 97, Houston, MS 38851. / (662)
456-2019 rsmcgrewrevs@gmail.com.
McGrew,Sue Crowder (Roger): (FL) (WA) 09/24/45. Picayune: First Associate, 97-2000; Clinton: St.
Johns, 00-06. Aberdeen: St. Mark, 07- 101 CR 97, Houston, MS 38851. (662) 369-8314 / (662) 4562019 rsmcgrewrevs@gmail.com.
McIntosh,David Alexander (Rosemary): (RE) (WA) 09/16/27. Retired. 5047 Sunnyvale Dr, Jackson,
MS 39211. / (601) 898-7984 .
McIntosh,Maurice Anthony (Gloria): (PL) (AA) 02/19/59. Nettleton: Palestine, 09- . 30067 Wren
Cemetery Road, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 489-1021 / (662) 256-5561 reeceandgloria@aol.com.
McKinney,Gloria Hogan (): (FE) (AA) 10/06/51. PM-98, D-98, FE-03. Pontotoc Parish, 98-05;
Picayune Circuit, 05-09; Weems Chapel, 09-10; Tupelo: St Paul, 10- . 30488 Old Highway 41, Okolona,
MS 38860. / (662) 256-4516 ghmack@bellsouth.net.
McLaurin,William C (): (PL) (WA) . Ovett, 11- . 119 Ned Dillard Rd, Heidelberg, MS 39439. / (601)
433-9826 will@willmclaurin.com.
*McLean,Anne (): (PL) (AA) 02/21/47. Picayune Circuit Associate, 06-07; Mount Olive: St. James,
08-11; Dudley Chapel, 11- ;
Wesley Chapel, 11- .Picayune Circuit Associate, 06-07; Mount Olive: St. James, 08-11; Dudley
Chapel, 11- ; 1022 Sandra Dr, Laurel, MS 39440. (601) 426-9626 / (601) 426-9626 .
McNair,Emma L (): (RE) (AA) 03/11/35. Retired. 153 Dace Town Rd, Ellisville, MS 39437. / (601)
477-2049 .
McNair,Mark Jason (Nancy): (FE) (WA) 05/06/66. PE-00. FE-03. Vardaman / Baylis Chapel, 97-98;
Panola Charge, 98-01; Cooper’s Chapel 01-03; Friendship-Harden’s Chapel / WF ICC, 03-05; CockrumLewisburg, Wesley Foundation NWCC, 05-09; Family Leave, 09- . 10225 Honey Ridge, Hernando, MS
38632. (662) 838-2237 / (662) 838-3518 fryerbuck@gmail.com.
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McRaney,Len Edward (Patricia): (FE) (WA) 11/15/58. PE-07; FE-10. Stonewall, 97-04; Cleveland,
04-10; Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston, 10-13 ; Brookhaven District (Staff), 10-13; Coalville, 13-. 12298
Shorecrest Road Biloxi, MS 39532. (601) 938-7967 LMcr618834@aol.com.
McRee,James Foch (): (RE) (AA) 03/15/19. Retired. 157 S Meridian Ave, Laurel, MS 39440. / (601)
428-8207 .
McShepard,Selber Mae (Everett): (FE) (AA) 01/05/46. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Jackson: Pratt Memorial,
05-10; Abbeville Charge, 10-12; Kosciusko: Wesley, 12-13; Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul, 13- . PO Box
1465 Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-6331/ (601) 405-1591. smcshep@aol.com.
Meador,John Charles Jr (Katie): (FE) (WA) 11/19/73. PE 00. FE 03. Madison Associate, 2000-2003;
Student, Asbury, Beeson Pastoral Ministry Program 2003-04; Madison Area New Ch Dev, 04-06:
Ridgeland: First, 06—08, Jackson: Christ (Assoc), 08- . 216 Walnut Street, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601)
956-6974 / (601) 853-9071 cmeador@christunitedjxn.org.
Meadows,David William (Gloria): (AM) (WA) 04/17/53. AM-97; Wiggins, New Zion, 90-91; 93;
Carrollton, 93-94; Lynville/Mellen, 94-96; Lake Charge, 96-98; Meridian: Fifth St./Lost Gap, 98-02;
Meridian: Druid Hills-Lost Gap, 02-09; Independence-Hebron, 09-10; Prentiss-Santee, 10-11; Fletcher’s
Chapel/Bethany, 11-12; Noxapater, 12- . PO Box 2982, Noxapater, MS 39346. (662) 724-2461 / (662)
724-4812 dwmeadows@windstream.net.
Messner,Philip Karl (Ann): (FD) (WA) 05/31/57. PD-09. Madison: Parkway Hills (Music), 09- . P O
Box 1721, Madison, MS 39130. (601) 856-2733 / (601) 941-5535 philipmessner@parkwayhillsumc.org.
Michael,Sukumari Samuel (Anand): (RE) (Ot) 02/25/39. Retired. 672 Randall Circle, Pearl, MS
39208. / (601) 939-7265 .
Millender,Frank Ray (): (RE) (WA) 07/04/38. Retired. PO Box 865, Aberdeen, MS 39730. / (662)
447-0200 fmillender@hotmail.com.
Miller,Claudell D (Georgia A): (RE) (WA) 04/17/25. Retired. 145 Owens Dr, Holly Springs, MS
38635. (662) 252-4330 / (662) 252-4330 .
Miller,Elizabeth A (Tommy): (FL) (WA) 08/01/52. Monterey, 00-07; Cary: Goodman Memorial, 07;Rolling Fork, 07- . 160 S. First St., Rolling Fork, MS 39159. (662) 873-4226 / (662) 873-8363 ainsmil@
earthlink.net.
Miller,Hillman Barlow Jr (Virginia): (FE) (WA) 07/13/48. E 06, FC 06. Jackson, Van Winkle,
Associate, 96-97; Harrisville, 97-99; Harrisville-Rexford, 2000-2003; Tilton, 03-05; Lumberton-Maxie,
05-09; Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge, 09-10; Okalona: First, 10- . 108 S. McDonnell, Okolona, MS
38860. (662) 447-5943 / (662) 447-0200 hillmanmiller@juno.com.
Miller,Leon (Donna): (PL) (AA) 06/27/60. Louisville Circuit/Piney Grove, 97-04; Buffalo-Ethel, 04.
PO Box 12, Weir, MS 39772. / (662) 547-6258 leonfshrmn@aol.com.
Miller,Robert Glenn Jr (Jan): (PL) (WA) 07/24/56. Macon Circuit. PO Box 445, Columbus, MS 39703.
(662) 328-4751 / (662) 328-1491 millermarine@cableone.net.
Miller,Thomas Emory (Debby): (FD) (WA) 09/12/55. D-97; FC-97. Vicksburg: Hawkins Associate
& Good Shepherd Center, 98-; Good Shepherd Center, 98. PO Box 8115, Vicksburg, MS 39181. (601)
636-7687 / (601) 634-6145 gscc@canufly.net.
Mills,Leslie F (Celia): (RE) (WA) 02/07/31. Retired. 10370 Hwy 14 W, Louisville, MS 39339. (662)
773-4159 / (662) 773-4159 lmills99@bellsouth.net.
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Milner,James David (Clydia Yvonne): (RA) (WA) 06/14/35. Retired. Jackson: Forest Hill, 07- . 107
Linwood Dr, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 372-6438 / (601) 824-9012 jamesm614@bellsouth.net.
Milo-Moultrie,Paula Vanessa (Edward): (PE) (AA) . PD-09. Trnsitional Leave, 10-11; PascagoulaGautier, 11- . 607 Hogan Street, Waveland, MS 39576. / (228) 469-0429 msspicypeach@aol.com.
Milsted,Willaim Neve (Rachel): (PL) (WA) 12/23/50. Fayard Chapel, 07- . 1251 Fort Avenue, Ocean
Springs, MS 39564. (228) 217-0373 / (228) 217-0373 bmilsted@cableone.net.
Minor,Rochelle: (PL) (AA) 02/11/54. Starkville: Griffin (Assoc), 06-11; Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/
Plair, 11-13; Eupora: Liberty, 13- . 2203 New Light Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 769-6683 ashfordminor1@aol.com.
Miskelly,Elizabeth Vowell (Rocky): (FE) (WA) 09/14/76. PE 03. E 06. FC 06. Florence: Marvin,
03-05; Tupelo: First, 05-12; Columbus: First, 12-. PO Box 32, Columbus, MS 39703. (662) 328-5252 /
(662) 245-1463 rmiskelly@columbusfumc.org.
Miskelly,William H (Elizabeth Raigan): (FE) (WA) 01/14/61. PM-89; D-89; E-92; FC-92. Oxford,
Christ 82-83; Leland-Arcola Associate 85-87, Student, Candler School of Theology (Decatur First
Associate) 87-90; Vicksburg, Crawford Street Associate 90-92; Collins, 92-96; Hattiesburg, Heritage,
96-98; Cargill Associates, 98-10; Personal Leave, 10- . 5108 Coonewah Trail, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662)
680-1208 / (662) 842-4429 rocky.miskelly@gmail.com.
Mitchell,Doyle Ray (Marie): (RE) (WA) 02/05/42. Retired. McCool, 07- 8479 Attala Rd 5205, Ethel,
MS 39067. / (662) 674-5862 drmitch352@bellsouth.net.
Mitchell,Elijah (Miriam C): (AM) (AA) 04/21/47. AM-09. St. Rock 03-06; Seashore Mission, 04-07;
Biloxi:Beauvoir (Assoc), 07-08; Wiggins: H.A. Brown, 08- . 200 N. Azalea Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577.
(601) 928-9606 / (228) 234-2814 habrownumc@bellsouth.net.
Mitchell,Thomas Jerry (Frankie): (RE) (WA) 10/17/40. Retired. 694 Hazelton Dr, Madison, MS
39110. / (601) 605-1080 jmitch694@aol.com.
Moffat,Warren Curtis (): (RE) (WA) 10/12/35. Retired. 41 Peppermill Drive, Madison, MS 39110. /
(601) 605-6291 curtismoffat@att.net.
Montgomery,William Howard (Michelle): (FL) (WA) 01/14/71. Vardaman, -05; Thaxton-Ecru, 05.
10426 Hwy 336, Thaxton, MS 38871. (662) 419-2707 / (662) 419-2707 williefred1000@hotmail.com.
Moore,Dale Edward (Stephanie): (FL) (WA) . Meridian: Oak Grove, 03-8/1/12; Union-Mt Zion,
8/1/12. 100 Pine Crest Drive Union, MS 39365. (601) 485-3270/ (601) 917-0303 d_lmoore@bellsouth.
net.
Moore,Doyle Levoy (Betty G): (RE) (WA) 06/25/33. Retired. 10300 Hwy 427, Philadelphia, MS
39350. / (601) 656-8588 .
Moore,Harrell James (Vicki): (FE) (WA) 10/06/62. PE 11. Leakesville, 00-04; Lucedale: First assoc.,
04-06; Lucedale: Grace, 06-08, Lucedale: Grace/Tanners Chapel, 08-11; Americus Parish: CrossroadsRefuge, 11- . 2130 Ward Pineview Road, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 766-0730 / (601) 947-1806 harrelljmoore@live.com.
Moore,Jesse: (RE) (WA) 10/22/34. Retired. 597 Malone Rd, Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 601-5022 .
Moore,John Clark (Nancy): (FE) (WA) 01/29/51. OT-1975; D-1975; E-1978; FC-1978. Schlater,
71-73; Columbus, First, Associate, 73-74; Student, Candler, 74-76; Senatobia, First, Associate, 77-80;
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Oxford University, Asso¬ciate, 80-82; Inverness-lsola, 82-85; Inverness-Caile-lsola, 85-86; Cleve¬land,
St. Luke-Shipman’s Chapel, 86-89; Greenville, Trinity, 89-96; Clarks¬dale, First, 96-99; Senatobia
District Superintendent, 99-2003; Mississippi Conference, 03-06; Crossgates, 06-12; New Albary District
Superintendent, 12-. PO Box 686, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-7733 / (662) 538-0520 nadist@
bellsouth.net.
Moore,Noah Lee (Delilah): (RE) (AA) 02/02/52. Retired. PO Box 13954, Jackson, MS 39236. (601)
982-8624 / (601) 832-2556 .
Moore,Van Stephen (Mae Nell): (RA) (WA) 02/03/52. Retired. 40076 Old Columbus Road,
Aberdeen, MS 39730. / (662) 213-7130 cop108@hotmail.com.
Morgan, Ronnie: (OF). Barlow, 13-; Gallman, 13-. 564 West Monticello Street Brookhaven, MS
39601. (601) 833-1875/ (601) 754-7558.
Morris,James Lamar Sr (Lavetta): (FL) (AA) 12/27/51. Carthage-Wesley-Greenwood Chapel, 93-96;
Brookhaven, Kynett, 96-98; Meridian: St. Elizabeth-St. Mark, 98-02; Pelahatchie: Little Zion, 02-09;
Louisville:Wesley, 09- . 101 Birmingham Street, Louisville, MS 39339. / (662) 773-6153 jmorris113@
hotmail.com.
Morris,Joe Edward (Sandra): (RE) (WA) 11/09/42. Retired. 2506 Savery Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662)
844-3065 / (662) 844-8026 jemorris42@comcast.net.
Morris,Samuel O (Judy Lane): (FE) (WA) 12/19/44. OT-1967 (Miss. Conf.); FC-1970. Meridian, 34th
Ave., St. Andrews, 62-63; Hillsboro, 63-64; Philadelphia Ct., 64-66; (Local Supply); Alta Woods, Assoc.,
70-73; Corinth, First, Assoc. (N. Miss.), 73-77; Shreveport, First; Assoc. (LA Conf.), 77-79; Starkville,
First, Assoc. (North Miss.), 79-82; Leland, 82-86; Clarksdale, First, 86-89; Executive Director, United
Methodist Hour of Mississippi, 89-95; Jackson, Galloway, 95-02; Columbus: First, 02-12; Approved
Evangelist; 12-13; Conference Evangelist, 13-. 1768 Plantation Blvd Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 9572980
Morrison,Charles A Sr.: (RE) (WA) 10/15/44. Retired. 11443 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503. /
(228) 831-1812 .
Moses,Edward Charles Sr: (FE) (AA) 08/14/53. PM-1984; D-1984; E-1987; FC- 1987. Memphis
Theological Seminary, 83-85; Mt. Sinai Charge, 83-85; New Zion Charge, 85-92; Conference Staff,
92-2000; Biloxi: St. Paul-Gulfport: Mt. Pleasant, 00-07; Holly Springs: Asbury – Holly Springs: AsburyCalvins Chapel, 07-13; Evergreen, 13- . 103 Mathis Rd, Crystal Springs, 39059. (662) 252-3051/ (662)
313-4905. e.st.charlesmoses@gmail.com.
Mosely, Albert: (FE). Gammon Theological Seminary, 13-. 653 Beckwith Street SW Atlanta, GA
30014. (215) 586-0577
Mote,Carol Lynn Bowman (W Ansel): (FE) (WA) 01/23/62. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; New HopeSweetwater, 05-12; Tupelo: First (Assoc), 12-. PO Box 854, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 690-8100 / (601)
695-9839 lynn.mote@fumctupelo.com.
Murden,Robert Elver (Kristy): (FE) (WA) 02/18/72. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Gulfport: First (Assoc),
05-07; Vancleave – Mt. Pleasant, 07-11; Florence: Marvin, 11- . 214 North Church Street, Florence, MS
39073. (601) 845-7524 / (601) 845-7720 robbiemumc@windstream.net.
Murphy,Lendal Joyce (): (RA) (WA) 11/05/38. Retired. 7869 Attala Rd 2247, Ethel, MS 39067. (662)
674-5782 / (662) 674-5782 .
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Murray,Anthony Jerome (Margie): (FE) (AA) 04/13/54. PE-08. Mount Olive: St. James, 04-06;
Pleasant Valley, 07-08; Philadelphia Parish, 08-11; Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul, 11-13; Kosciusko:
Wesley, 13- . PO Box 226 Koscuisko,MS 39090. (662) 289-3317/ (601) 270-2807. ajmarg@gmail.com.
Myers,Walter Raymond (Janice): (PL) (WA) 10/23/47. Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove, 05-12;
Fountainhead; 12-13; Victoria-Red Banks, 130. 6218 Chickasaw Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662)
895-3263 / (901) 831-6359 browalter@yahoo.com.
Nabors,Leonard Leslie Jr (Joy): (RE) (WA) 09/08/33. Retired. 250 Fairfield Drive, New Albany, MS
38652. / (662) 534-2926 .
Napier,Bennie Kay (Wayne): (PE) (WA) 01/10/54. PE-10, Long Beach: Christ, 10-11; Biloxi: Heritage
(Assoc), 04/01/11-12; Lake Charge, 12- . 105 Russell Street, Newton, MS 39345. / bennie@eclergy.net.
Napier,Jesse Wayne (Bennie): (FE) (WA) 12/08/55. E 05. Buckatanna-State Line, 95-99; W. N.
Carolina Conf. Haw River Charge (SP), 99-03; Iuka: West, 03-08; Baldwin: First-Asbury, 08-10; Biloxi:
Heritage, 10-12; Newton First/Hickory, 12- . 105 Russell Street, Newton, MS 39345. / wbnapier@live.
com.
Napier,Samuel O (Linda Kaye): (FL) (WA) 02/23/47. Hickory Grove, 03-08; New Agusta-Beaumont
(PL), 08-11; Hickory Grove, 11- . 577 Union Church Rd, Seminary, MS 39479. / (601) 722-9665 sammynapier@aol.com.
Nesbit,Jeffrey (): (FL) () . Jackson: St. Marks (Associate) 12-; 242 Lighthouse Lane, Brandon, MS
39047. (601) 594-7083 / (601) 829-0041 Jeff_3 @comcast.net.
Newell,Frank Michael (): (FE) (WA) 03/18/83. PE-09. Fulton: First Associate/ Wesley Fdn. ICC,
06-08; Tupelo: Cornerstone, 08-09; Stringer - Old Bay Springs, 09-12; Wesson-Decell Memorial 12- ;
Wesley Fnd CoLinn CC (Dir) 12-. PO BOX 95, Stringer, MS 39481. (601) 428-4112 / (601) 428-4112
revnewell@gmail.com.
Newton,David Lamar (Ruth Amanda): (FE) (WA) 07/18/63. PM-1988; D-1990; E-1992; FC-1992.
Student, Candler School of Theology, 87-90. Pope, 90-93; Biloxi, Leggett, 93-98; Minor Memorial,
98-2001; Clarksdale: St. Pauls, 01-06; Diamondhead, 06-10; Ocean Springs: Wesley, 10- 13; Moss Point:
Dantzler Memorial, 13-. PO Box 8704 Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 216-6567
Nicholson,Charles Warren Sr (Dimple): (RE) (WA) 10/03/36. Retired. 300 Crescent Dr, Lake
Junaluska, NC 28745. / (828) 452-7728 cnicholson300@charter.net.
Nicholson,Lonnie Sr. (Doris): (RL) (AA) 09/10/41. Retired. Bethel-James Chapel, 99- . 2114 8th Ave,
Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 485-5058 / (601) 485-5058 lonnienicholson16@yahoo.com.
Norrells,Jerry Donnell (Eleanor): (PL) (AA) 07/31/64. Liberty Circuit, 99-2001; Barlow Circuit,
01-06; New Bethel/Oak Grove, 06-10; St. Paul (Roxie), 10- . 101 Hamilton Drive, Hazlehurst, MS
39083. (601) 894-0422 / (601) 894-0422 .
Norris,Edward Clyde (Barbara): (RE) (WA) 04/06/51. Retired. 3835 Misty Oaks Ln, Nesbit, MS
38651. / (901) 490-3718 circuitrider_72@yahoo.com.
Norris,Jerry Lane (): (RE) (AA) . Retired. 900 SCR Rd 124, Raleigh, MS 39153. / (601) 789-5633 .
Ormon,Jimmy Vaughn ( ): (RE) (WA) 10/30/41. Retired. 24 Windward Bluff, Starkville, MS 39759.
(601) 408-1083 / (662) 324-8996 jimormon@att.net.
Owen,Billy Norman (Renelda): (FE) (WA) 12/13/55. PM-90; D-90; E-94; FC-94. Carolina, 88-92;
Bethlehem, 92-97; Meridian, New Covenant, 97-98; Decatur, 98-2003; Cleveland: First / Merigold,
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03-11; Meridian District, 11- . 6210 Hwy 39 N, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 483-6221 / billy@meridianumc.org.
Owen,Dorothy Dale (): (FE) (WA) 10/06/46. PM-1974; D-1974; E-1980; FC-1980. Candler School
of Theology, 74-77; Wesley Foundation, 77-78; Emory Univ. Affiliated Hospitals, Inc., 78-82; William S.
Hale Psychiatric Institute, 82-87; Duke University Medical Center, 87-90; St. Joseph Hospital, 90. 1360
Land O Lakes Dr, Roswell, GA 30075. / Dorothy.Owen@emoryhealthcare.org.
Owen,Frank LaRue (Marie): (RE) (WA) 03/29/46. Retired. P.O. Box 2415, Ridgeland, MS 39158.
(601) 948-8845 / (601) 981-6962 LaRueOwen@comcast.net.
Owen,George Randolph (Linda): (FE) (WA) 11/06/49. PM 72; D 72; E 75; FC 75. Asbury Theological
Seminary, 72-74; Retired. 310 Cornerstone Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 559-9922
Owen,Kenneth R (Donna): (FL) (WA) 07/12/61. Oak Grove, 2000-2003; Desoto, Quitman:FirstShubuta 03-07; Meridian: College Park, 07-. 6020 Old 8th St Rd, Meridian, MS 39307. (601) 485-5262
/ (601) 485-8505 kenneth_cpumc@bellsouth.net.
Owens,Cyrus Ray (Jeannie): (FE) (WA) 02/16/54. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995. Rice
Chapel/Early Grove, 88-90; Courtland, 90-93; Salem/Friendship/Union Hill Charge, 93-97; Coldwater/
Arkabutla, 97-00; Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake, 00. PO Box 274, Horn Lake, MS 38637. (662) 781-9357 /
(662) 781-1571 RyOwns@aol.com.
Owens,Steven Grant (Diane): (FE) (AA) 09/24/63. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Pontotoc Parish-05-08;
Snowtown, 05-08; Okalona: Mount Pisgah, 08-10; Weems Chapel, 10-13; Greenwood: Wesley, 13- . 109
Canary Cove Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 453-3807/ (662) 213-6741 owenss65@gmail.com.
Pace,Thomas L (Carolyn): (RE) (WA) 12/16/39. Retired. 1420 Ashley Rd, Brandon, MS 39042. /
(601) 591-0773 .
Palmer,Deborah Minga (Carl): (FE) (AA) 03/01/56. PM-1989; D-1989; FC-1994; E-1994. Beauregard,
89; St. Mary’s, 89-90; Mount Sinai, 90; Leave of Absence, 90-91; Mount Sinai, 91-92; Vincent, 92-93;
Jackson, Pratt, 93-97; Family Leave, 98-02; Honorable Location (Crystal Springs-New Zion), 02-04 ;
Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill, 04-11; Incapacity Leave, 11- . 820 Locust Street, Marks, MS 38646. /
enflesh@aol.com.
Parker,Ethel (Robert): (RL) (AA) . Retired; Pontotoc Parish (Assoc), 12-. PO Box 463, Houston, MS
38851. (662) 456-5477 / (662) 456-3438 ethelp662@bellsouth.net.
Parker,Helen Kimberly (): (FD) (WA) 05/08/70. PD 00; D 02; FC 02;; Corinth: First Associate, 95-98;
Starkville: First, 99-06; Jackson: Galloway Associate Youth, 06-. 7427 Old Canton Road, Madison, MS
39110. (601) 856-9581 / (601) 665-4646 revkimparker@yahoo.com.
Parker,Ryan Paul: (FE) (WA) 08/28/82. PE 11. NC Conf, Concord&Seaboard, 11- . 913 Lancaster St
Apt B, Durham, NC 27701. / (601) 408-0035 ryanpaulparker@gmail.com.
Parks, Glenn: (RL) Nettleton: Pleasant Grove, 13-. 30041 Central Grove Nettleton, MS 38858. (662)
256-9289/ (662) 315-1644.
Parvin,Allison Stacey (Dr. Bob): (FE) (WA) 11/02/68. PE-07; FE-10. Starkville First Associate,
06-09; Louisville: Whitehall, 09-12 ; Crossgates (Senior) 12-. 71 Glenway Place, Brandon, MS 39042. /
sparvin@crossgatesumc.org.
Patrick,Larry Glynn (Betty Sue): (FE) (WA) 09/08/49. Transferred in from North Carolina, 01/26/01;
Retired. 105 Susan Lane Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 697-9817/(662) 567-2534
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Patterson,Donald Leslie (Terri D): (FE) (WA) 05/20/58. PM-84 (Western Pennsylvania Confer¬ence);
D-6-14-84; E-6-18-91; FC-6-17-91. Trinity-Asbury, LLP (W. PA.), 1979; Mahaffey, LLP (W.PA.),
80-81; Asbury Theological Seminary, 81-85; Shippenville, (W. PA.), 85-87; MSU, PHD., 87-90; West
Louisville, 88-90; 1990, Transfer conference membership to MS. from W.PA.; Bellefontaine/ Wood
College, 90-91; Meridian Central, Associate, 91-94; Corinth, Christ, 94-98; Florence: Marvin, 98-05;
Laurel: First, 05-08; Kosciusko: First, 08- . P. O. Box 1293, Kosciusko, MS 39090. (662) 289-1412 / (662)
289-1464 docpatterson@live.com.
Payne,Nathan Joseph (Dinah): (FE) (AA) 09/05/50. Gammon Theological Seminary, 72-76; Georgia
Diagnostic and Classification Center, Jackson, GA, 76-81; Georgia Regional Hospital, 81-92; Newton
County Emergency Service, 92-94; Atlanta Regional Hospital, 94- . PO Box 871021, Stone Mountain,
GA 30087. (678) 570-3579 / (770) 922-1921 .
Pearson,Andrew Nelson (Sally): (FE) (WA) 04/18/55. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Macon: First, 04-07;
Columbus: Wesley, 07-10; Columbus: New Hope, 08-10; Reformed Theological Seminary (student),
10-11; Macon: First, 11- . 822 Pine Circle, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 251-9010 / (662) 251-9010
msupt@yahoo.com.
Peden,Robert H. (): (FD) (WA) 09/18/52. FD 97. Meridian: Central, 94- . PO Box 1706, Meridian,
MS 39302. (601) 693-1521 / (601) 485-3716 .
Pepper, Jeep: (RL) McAdams, 11/25/12, -. PO Box 6028 Bellefountaine, MS 39737. (662) 258-2888
Pepper,John Douglas (Laura): (FE) (WA) 05/11/58. P-1984; D-1985; E-1987-FC-1987. Student, MTS,
82-84; Bellefountaine; Panola / Appvd Evang, 93-12; Water Valley: North Main, 12-. 35916 Hwy 315,
Batesville, MS 38606. / peppydog@live.com.
Pepper,John Wesley (Johanna): (PE) (WA) 04/07/84. Cedar Bluff-Siloam, 07-09; Longtown Charge,
09-11; Meridian: Central (Assoc), 11-12; Coopers Chapel, 12- . 294 Country Road 683, Quitman, MS
39355. / wesleypepper@yahoo.com.
Perez-Bonilla,Carlos (Santee): (FE) (HA) . Meridian: Central Hispanic Ministry, 03-01/01/04; LeaveIncapacity, 01/01-04- . 3006 Cypress Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109. (216) 661-9716 / .
Perrine,Marilyn C (Ken): (RE) (WA) 01/04/44. Retired. 12 Stratford Place, Gulfport, MS 39503. /
(228) 897-1612 .
Petermann,James Owen (Sally Ann): (AM) (WA) 01/09/57. Oxford: Christ/Cambridge, 98-04; LeaveMilitary, 04-05; Oxford: Christ-Cambridge, 05-10; Lafayette Central Parish, 10-13; Baldwin: First-Asbury,
13- . Po Box 146 Baldwin, MS 38824. (662) 816-3985 jpetermann@clergy.net.
Peters,Donald L. : (PL) . New Bethel-Oak Grove 12- 543 Hwy 43 South, Columbia, MS 39529. /
(601) 669-1743 revdonaldlpeters@bellsouth.net.
Peters,Mark Anthony (Brenda): (PL) (AA) 01/29/63. Sweetwater, 10- . 964 Shirley Drive, Picayune,
MS 39466. (601) 463-0249 / (601) 889-5907 mpeters25@yahoo.com.
Peyton,Llewellyn Corneal (Dorothy): (PL) (AA) 06/25/49. Dudley Chapel, 09-11; Mount Olive: St.
James, 11- . PO Box 1640, Bay Springs, MS 39422. (601) 764-7109 / (601) 764-3207 .
Pharis,Matthew Leo Larry (Charlotte): (FE) (WA) 06/23/77. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08. Oxford: East, 98-01;
Student, 2001-04; Hollandale, 04-07; Greenville: Hope Ministries (Co-pastor)/ Greenville: Revels
(Co-pastor), 07-12; Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem, 12-. 1172 River Road, Lucedale, MS 39452.
(601) 947-7888 / (601) 947-4558 pastorpharis@gmail.com.
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Phillips,Claude D: (PL) (AA) 11/09/23. Retired. Lumberton Circuit, 95- . 294 Phillips Rd, Lucedale,
MS 39452. / (601) 947-4365 phyllislucedale@bellsouth.net.
Phillips, Nathan. (PE). Hattiesburg: Heritage, 13-.
Phillips,Patrick Leon (Alice): (RE) (AA) 01/29/44. Retired. 653 Ferncliff Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.
/ (601) 899-1692 plpahe@bellsouth.net.
Piazza,Mary Elizabeth (Tom ): (PL) (WA) . Edwards, 11- . 1105 Post Rd, Clinton, MS 39056. / (601)
924-0659 libbypiazza@yahoo.com.
Piccaluga, Troy: (FL). Redwood-Eagle Lake, 13-. 65 Jeffers-Hollow Rd Redwood, MS 39156. (601)
842-4657.
Pickering,Larry L. (Brenda): (FL) (WA) 07/21/57. Wiggins: Bond, 07-10; Byrd-Wesley, 10- . 572 Big
Four Road, Wiggins, MS 39577. (601) 772-9972 / (601) 716-6697 llpick@yahoo.com.
Pigott,Wilton D (Arva): (RE) (WA) 10/06/32. Retired. Daleville. 00- . 6221 16th Ave, Meridian, MS
39305. (601) 482-6221 / (601) 482-6221 .
Pittman,Gregory (): (FE) (WA) 05/22/59. PM-96; D-96; E-98; FC-98. Forest, First Associate, 95-98;
Sandy Hook/Hopewell, 98-02 Leave-Voluntary, 6/2/02-10, Adans, 10-12; Wesley Fnd SW CC (Dir) 12- .
2201Brumfield Rd SW, Summit, MS 39666. / (601) 567-2315 gregpittman15@gmail.com.
Pittman,Robert E (Penny): (FE) (AA) 07/24/49. PM-1994; D-1994; FC-1997; E-1997; Lumberton
Circuit (LP), 08/01/80-12/31/82; Lumberton Circuit (SLP), 01/01/82-12/31/83; Lumberton Circuit
(PTL), 01/01/84-06/15/84; Wesley Chapel (PTL), 84-85; Wesley Chapel (SLP), 85-88; Wiggins Circuit
(SLP), 88-93; Lucedale: St. James (SLP), 93-94; Lampton New Zion, 94-03; New Zion, Senior Pastor,
03-07; Brookhaven District (Staff), 03-07; Moss Point: St. Paul, 07-. 3724 Davis Street, Moss Point, MS
39563. (228) 475-0814 / (601) 365-0815 revpittman49@yahoo.com.
Pittman,Warren Eugene (): (RE) (WA) 09/23/21. Retired. 2782 Star Landing Rd. E, Southaven, MS
38672. / (662) 429-2098 .
Pitts,Rachel Evelyn (): (FE) (AA) 06/20/46. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Clark’s Chapel, Wesley Foundation
MDCC, 03-05; Yazoo City: St. Stephens, 05-07; Vicksburg: Lynch Chapel, 07- . PO Box 965, Indianola,
MS 38751. (662) 746-2878 / (662) 887-6547 rpittsmts2004@hotmail.com.
Polk,Charles Sessions (Rebecca): (RE) (WA) 11/28/41. Retired. Hebron, 07-11; Prentiss-Santee, 11- .
136 Serene Hills, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-8534. / (601) 336-5680 sessions_polk@comcast.net.
Pollock,Bennie Arthur (Calli Mae): (RL) (AA) 01/01/35. Retired. Preston-Deemer, 00. 2704 Chilsolm
Harbor Rd, Collinsville, MS 39325. (601) 743-2519 / (601) 743-2519 .
Poole,Harrell Booth (Mary Nell): (RE) (WA) 07/16/30. Retired. Andrew Chapel, 00- . 466 Tower Rd,
Pelahatchie, MS 39145. / (601) 546-2935 mnpoole65@ymail.com.
Poole,William Jennings (Sara Nell): (RE) (WA) 03/10/28. Retired. PO Box 463, Bude, MS 39630.
(601) 384-6074 / (601) 384-4791 .
Poole,Willis Ray (Carolyn Ann): (FE) (WA) 04/17/45. PM-80; D-82; E-84; FC-84. Asbury Theological
Seminary, 80-83; Roberts Chapel UMC, Nicholasville, KY, 81-83; Summit, Johnston Chapel, 83-91.
McLaurin Heights, 91-¬97; Southaven/First, 97-97; Macon, 97-2001; Lucedale: First, 01-09; Yazoo City:
First, 09- . PO Box 444, Yazoo City, MS 39194. (662) 746-7648 / (662) 746-8102 brobill@bellsouth.net.
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Pope,Kelly Eugene (Sherrell Gennet): (RE) (WA) 03/16/47. Retired. Freeny-Sabastapool, 10-11;
Pearl: First, 11- . 104 Meadow Pointe Cove, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 591-1406 .
Pope, Madelien: (PL) McLain, 7/15/12-. 108 Elkin Lane Lucedale, MS 39452.
Porter,James Lauren (Beverly): (FE) (WA) 06/20/47. PM-92; D-92; E-94; FC-94 Jackson: Christ,
92-07; Hattiesburg: Heritage (Assoc), 07-10; Wesley Biblical Sem (Pres), 10-13; McComb: Centenary,
13- 2602 Arrowhead Drive McComb, MS 38649. (601) 680-0111/ (601) 988-3860. jporter@wbs.edu.
Porter,Lauren J: (FE) (WA) 01/17/73. Redwood-Eagle Lake, 01-05; Utica-Carpenter, 05-09; Jackson:
Briarwood, 09-13; Greenville: Grace, 13-; Leland, 13- . PO Box 129 Leland, MS 38956. (662) 686-4286/
(601) 529-0274 lporter465@gmail.com.
Porter,Walt Leroy (Karen): (RE) (WA) . Retired. Artesia, 13-. Columbus, MS 39703. (662) 328-5224
Potter,Thomas Lee (Shannon Hausner): (FE) (WA) 12/02/63. PM 1987; D 1989; E 1992; FC 1992.
Corinth, First Associate 89-91; Webb-Sumner-Glendora, 91-95; Ben-ton/Midway, 95-99; FriendshipHarden’s Chapel, 99-2003; Ripley: First-Blue Mountain, 03-07; Save Harbor, 07-11; Grenada: First, 11- .
161 Line Street, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 226-3148 / (662) 226-1144 holyterror.tp@gmail.com.
Pounders,Tony Dale (Angie): (FE) (WA) 09/10/64. PM-96; D-96; E-98; FC-98. North Pontotoc
Charge, 94-96; Wren/Tranquil/Grady’s Chapel, 96-2000; Iuka: West, 2000-2003; Corinth: Gaines
Chapel, 03-13; Biloxi: First, 13-. 14220 Shrines Blvd Biloxi, MS 39532. (662) 665-1786 pounder7@
bellsouth.net.
Powell,Kerry Lee (Jennifer): (FE) (WA) 12/29/69. PE 06. FC 11. FE 11. Algoma, 00-06; Ingomar-Mt.
Zion, 06-10; Carolina-Pisgah, 10- . 2001 Ninth St., Booneville, MS 38829. / (662) 554-3141 brokleep@
hotmail.com.
Prather,Timothy Thomas (Cheryl): (FE) (WA) 07/30/74. E-2007; FC-2007; Tupelo: First (Assoc),
04-08; Avon-Glen Owen, 08-11; Purvis-Talowah, 11- . PO Box 1118, Purvis, MS 39475. (601) 794-2968
/ (601) 744-6118 revtimprather@gmail.com.
Presley,Gavin Lance (Paige): (FE) (WA) 08/21/78. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Carolina, 08-10; Nugent, 10- .
13183 John Clark Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. (228) 832-6145 / glpresley@gmail.com.
Preston,Daniel (Patricia): (PL) (AA) 04/24/54. New Fork/Thirkield. 97-08; Pleasant Valley-Zion
Ridge, 08- . 13 Thelma Ln, Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-5917 / (601) 736-5917 .
Price,David S (Nena): (RE) (WA) 07/25/46. Retired. 21 Blueberry Ln, Purvis, MS 39475. / (601)
467-0474 dsprice46@bellsouth.net.
Price,James S: (RE) (WA) 01/17/33. Retired. 120 Harden’s Chapel Rd, Fulton, MS 38843. (662) 8625777 / (662) 862-5777 james.price93@yahoo.com.
Price,Kathy (Don ): (FL) (WA) . Rose Hill, 07-10/16/09; Belzona: First, 10/16/09-11; Desoto, 11-13;
Meridian: Haven Chapel, 13- . 4821 King Road, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 485-6166 gracekprice52@
gmail.com.
Price,Thomas Douglas (Helvi): (RE) (WA) 09/05/32. Retired. 217 Eastside Ln, Brandon, MS 39047.
(601) 992-9002 price6@bellsouth.net.
Price,Tommie Eugene (Amaryllis): (RE) (WA) 07/12/34. Retired. 12213 Millstream Dr, Bowie, MD
20715. / (301) 464-8449 .
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Pridmore,John Eric (Lisa): (FE) (WA) 04/24/71. PM-96. D-96. FM-04. FE-04. Cary: Goodman
Memorial / Rolling Fork / Vicksburg: Clarks Chapel, 02-04; Bolton memorial, Hinds Community College,
04-11; Poplarville, 11- . 202 W Church Street, Poplarville, MS 39470. (601) 795-4519 / (601) 795-6076
eric@poplarvillefumc.org.
Pridmore,Lisa Ann (John Eric): (FE) (WA) 04/22/71. Transfer from NJ Conf, 02. Cary: Goodman
Memorial / Rolling Fork / Vicksburg: Clarks Chapel, 02-04; Bolton Memorial, 04-11; Poplarville, 11- .
202 W Church Street, Poplarville, MS 39470. (601) 795-4519 / (601) 795-6076 lpridmore@gmail.com.
Prince,Gilbert Hamilton (Pamela): (RE) (WA) 10/18/43. Retired. 8498 Club Drive, Lauderdale, MS
39335. (601) 681-8583 / (601) 632-9463 andrewcumcpastor@aol.com.
Pritchard,Veronica Kay (): (FL) () . Moorhead-Sunflower, 12-. 38573 Hwy 430, Coila, MS 38923. /
(662) 834-2018 veronicapritchard@hotmail.com.
Proctor,Stylon Anthony (Lynn): (FE) (WA) 04/04/60. PM-88; D-88; E-91; FC-91. Louisville
West, 82-85; Barton, 86; Stilesboro (North Georgia Con¬ference), 87-88; Kingston (North Georgia
Conference), 88-89; New Albany, First, 90-92; Maben/Starkville Deployed Staff, 92-94; Jackson
Deployed Staff, 94-95; Whitehall, 95-99; Columbus: Central, 99-2003; Columbus: First, 03. PO Box 32,
Columbus, MS 39703. (662) 328-5252 / (662) 241-6732 tony@columbusfumc.org.
Prowell,Dwight Dee (Patricia A): (FE) (AA) 02/24/54. PM-1979; D-1979; E-1981; FC-1981.
Kosciusko Wesley, 80-82; Alcorn State Campus Ministry, 82-88; Clarksdale, Haven, 88-94; Starkville,
Griffin, 94-02; Asst. to Bishop-Ministerial Serv., 02-04; US Army, 04-05; Jackson:Aldersgate, Wesley
Foundation JSU, 05. 1270 Plantation Blvd, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 366-8071 / (601) 206-1891
Ddprowell@aol.com.
Pruett,Jeffrey Grant (Christy): (FE) (WA) 05/11/61. PM-95; D-95; E-98; FC-98. Tippah Circuit,
89-93; Pleasant Hill/Fisher’s Chapel (N. Georgia), 93-95; Guntown, 95-96; Diamonhead, 96-02; Pleasant
Hill 2002-2003; Tupelo: First, Assoc, 03-05; Tunica: First, 05-07; Habitat for Humanity (LA Conf.),
07-11/30/07; Voluntary Leave, 11/30/07-5/31/08; Poplarville, 08-11; Lucedale: First, 11-12; Wiggins:
First, 12-13; Medical Leave, 13- . 79 Spell Drive Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 716-6700
Pugh,George A : (FE) (WA) 11/24/44. PM 99; D. 99. Suqualena, 91-99; Pachuta, 99-; Marion, 12-;
Wesley Chapel, 12-. PO Box 623, Marion, MS 39342. (601) 917-6284 / (601) 917-6284 gpatpcharge@
aol.com.
Puhr,Harold Roger (Frances): (FE) (WA) 09/15/57. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. Emerson Circuit
(North Georgia) 94-97; Shipman/Winborn Chapel, 97-2000; Starkville: First, Assoc, 00-06; Caswell
Springs, 06-09; Collins, 09- ; Eminence, 09- . P. O. Box 220, Collins, MS 39428. (601) 765-4906 / (601)
765-6987 roger.puhr@gmail.com.
Pulliam,George Robert (Mary): (RE) (AA) 06/07/43. Retired. Pontotoc Parish (Assoc), 09-13;
Pontotoc: Usher Valley, 13- . 1415 Pinecrest Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662) 842-7437 jagape96@aol.com.
Quarles,Marvin (Sharon): (PL) (AA) 05/04/61. Abbeville Charge, 09- . 153C CR 108, Abbeville,
MS 38601. / (662) 234-0978 .
Quigley,Jason : (AF) (ME) 01/23/79. Retired . 19 Ashland Dr, Destrehan, LA 70047. / .
Raborn,Laurie H. (Mike): (FL) (WA) . Fayette Community (PL) 07-09; Bude, 09-12 ; Roxie (McNair)
12-13; Pisgah, 13-. 4192 Magnolia-Pisgah Rd Bude, MS 39666 (601) 684-1140/ (601) 303-4705. laurie1950@gmail.com.
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Ragsdale,Dural R (Jessica Denise): (FE) (WA) 10/25/47. OT-1977; D-1977; E-1979; FC-1979.
Student, Asbury, 74-75; Student, Candler, 75-77; Retired. 2919 Drummond Street Vicksburg, MS
39180. (601) 738-5665/ (601) 738-0650 rragsdale@earthlink.net.
Raine,Claude (Earlean): (FL) (AA) 03/08/46. Ruleville Circuit, 95. 902 Stansel Drive, Ruleville, MS
38771. / (662) 756-4245 revcraine@aol.com.
Raley,Paul L (Barbara): (PL) (WA) 10/13/45. Spring Hill, 82- . 6706 Zero Rd, Meridian, MS 39301.
(601) 479-6723 / (601) 482-3626 paulraley@comcast.net.
Rambo,Robert Elliott (Susan Marie): (FE) (WA) 11/12/55. PM-83; D-83; E-86; FC-86. Mathiston,
80-81; Oxford, South, 81-83; Student, MTS, 81-83; Wren, 83-84; Clarksdale, First, Associate, 84-88;
Starkville, First, Associate, 88-¬93; Corinth, Gaines Chapel, 93-94; Ripley, 94-99; Clarksdale: First,
99-02; Clinton: First, 02-07; Starkville District, 07-01/02/10; Meridian: Central, 01/02/10-13; Jackson:
Christ, 13- . 1612 Baywood Drive Madison, MS 39110. (601) 938-4404
Rambo,William Thomas (Merissa): (PE) (WA) 03/05/79. Tupelo: The Orchard (Assoc), 08- . P. O.
Box 3216, Tupelo, MS 38803. (662) 844-3310 / (662) 871-6227 will@theorchard.net.
Ranager,Joseph Thaddus (): (FE) (WA) 12/11/59. PM-1983; D-1983; E-1993; FC-1993. St. Paul
School of Theology, 83-85; Jackson, West Park, 85-86; Benton-Midway, 86-87; Lauderdale, 87-88; Leave
of Absence, 88-91; Pas¬cagoula, Faith, 91-94; Mentorum, 94-95; Methodist Hospital Memphis, 95- ;
Como Parish, 11- . 7201 Dunbarton Drive, Horn Lake, TN 38637. (901) 516-8446 / joseph.ranager@
mlh.org.
Randall,Pamela (Alan): (AM) (WA) 07/10/65. Wesley Chapel, 04-07; Sageville, 07-12; Meridian:
Wesley, 12- . 9114 Church Rd, Collinsville, MS 39325. (601) 479-1134 / (601) 626-8881 alanrandall2009@comcast.net.
Randall,Thomas Alan (Pam): (AM) (WA) 07/20/57. AM-01; Pleasant Hill, 00-06; Collinsville, 06-.
9114 Church Rd, Collinsville, MS 39325. (601) 479-1543 / (601) 626-8881 alanrandall2009@comcast.
net.
Rankin,Johnny (): (FL) (AA) 11/20/60. Elizabeth-Lauderdale: Pleasant Grove, 08-10; DesotoShubuta, 10- . 1069 Whitestor Rd, Collinsville, MS 39325. (601) 483-7772 / (601) 743-4595 johnnyrankin76@yahoo.com.
Rasberry,Clayton Henderson (Sandra Lynn): (FE) (WA) 02/26/43. PM-Local License-64; D-68; E-70;
FC-70. Barlow Charge, 63-67; Buchanon UMC/ Candler School of Theology, 67-71; Caswell Springs,
71-79; Eastlawn, 79-83; Leavell Woods, 83-88; Clinton, First, 88-96; District Superintendent, East
Jackson District, 96-01; Madison, 01-09; West Jackson District, 09- ; East Jackson District (co), 10- . 860
East River Place, Suite 101, Jackson, MS 39202. (601) 944-0776 / wjadist@bellsouth.net.
Ray,Franklin Wilson (Carolyn Webb): (RE) (WA) 10/31/23. Retired. Moorhead-Sunflower. 03-. 310
Schley Street, Itta Bena, MS 38941-2014. (662) 246-5469 / (662) 254-9349 .
Ray,Glenn Dale (Joyce): (RE) (WA) 02/01/47. Retired. 1504 Indian Head Court, Marietta, GA 30062.
(770) 428-2658 / revgray.gr@gmail.com.
Ray,Samuel Andrew (Katherine): (FE) (WA) 04/23/51. OT-1974; D-1974; E-1976; FC-1976.
Merigold, 71-73; Student, Candler, 73-76; Mount Pleasant, 76-77; Pickens, First, 77-80; Lambert, 80-83;
Lexington, First, 83-89; Clarksdale, St. Paul’s, 89-96; Philadelphia, First, 96-2000; Meridian District,
00-06; Tupelo: First, 06-11, Senatobia District, 11- . POB 220, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 562-5865 /
(662) 560-5086 andyray@bellsouth.net.
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Reece,Ricky Lloyd (Ann): (FL) (WA) 05/16/58. Acona-Black Hawk-Enon. P O Box 865, Grenada,
MS 38902. (662) 614-6387 / (662) 614-6387 rickyreece@hughes.net.
Reed,Charles Harold (Amanda M): (FE) (WA) 10/12/59. PM 95; D 95; FC 99; E 99. Mathiston 79-80;
Weir, 80-81; Eupora, 81-83; Belfountaine, 84-87; Shady Grove, 87-89; Disability 89-92; Falkner 92-96;
Box Chapel, 96-2000; Avon-Glen Allan, 2000-2003; Pleasant Hill, 03-05; Tylertown, 05-07; Bakers
Chapel, 07-13; Cold Springs-Mt Olivet-Terza, 13- . 36905 Hwy 315 Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 5630118/ (662) 561-5665 chreed98@yahoo.com.
Reiff,Joseph T. (Betty C.): (FE) (WA) 04/16/54. PM-78; D-78; FC-81; E-81; Candler School of
Theology, 78-80; Scooba-Binnsville, 80-82; Scooba-Binnsville and Porterville (copastor), 81-82;
Jackson:Trinity, 82-85; Grad. Student, Emory University, 85-90; Emory and Henry College (Religion
Professor), 90- ; Trans. to Holston Conf., 96; Trans to Miss. Conf., 07. Emory & Henry College P.O. Box
947, Emory, VA 24327-0947. (276) 944-6784 / (276) 628-3740 jtreiff@ehc.edu.
Reiff,Lee H (Gerry): (RE) (WA) 07/06/29. Retired. 56 Siler Cir, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. (828)
456-6162 / (828) 456-6162 .
Rester,Thomas Edwin (Audra): (FE) (WA) 01/11/71. PM 96; D 96; FC-99; E-99 Hattiesburg: Parkway
Heights, 97-04; United Methodist Hour, 04-06; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 06-. 2420 Hardy St,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 544-7873 / (601) 582-9079 eddierester@parkwayheights.org.
Reynolds,Joseph Harry (Linda): (FE) (WA) 12/30/53. PE 97. FC 01. FE 01. Itta Bena / Sidon, 97-2000;
Durant-West-Emory, 2000-04 ; Coalville, 04-13; Meridian: Druid Hills/Lost Gap, 13-. 4005 23rd Ave
Meridian, MS 39305. (228) 860-3661 shortpastor@gmail.com.
Richardson,Christine Brooking (Kevin): (FE) (WA) 08/11/76. PE-02. FE-05; Wesson:Decell
Memorial, 03-06; WF CoLin, 03-05; Family Leave, 06-12; Hospice Ministries (Chaplain) 12- . 1136
Hawthorne Drive, McComb, MS 39648. / (601) 250-0618 chris.b.richardson@gmail.com.
Richardson,James W (Tricia): (FE) (WA) 02/06/51. PM-91; D-91 E-93; FC-93. Oxford, East, 85-87;
Christian Rest, 87-88; Shannon (North Georgia Conference, 88-90; Student, 90-91; Tupelo, Wesley,
91-94; Plantersville, 94-95; No MS Medical Center, 96. 830 S Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662)
377-3439 / (662) 841-2460 jrichardson@nmhs.net.
Richardson,John (Jasmine): (FE) (WA) 01/10/81. E 06, FC 06. Stokesty Circuit, British Methodist
Church, Darlington District; New Albany: First, 04-07; Birmingham Southern College (Chaplain),
07-10; Ellisville: First, 10-13 ; Wesley Fdn. JCJC (dir), 10-13; Unive Southern AL, 13- . PO Box 59,
Ellisville, MS 39437.(601) 477-9339 jdricha@gmail.com.
Richter,Raleigh Fitzgerald (Shirley): (PL) (WA) 05/08/66. Lebanon, 07-; Belfontaine, 10- . 1091
Cumberland Rd., Maben, MS 39750. / (662) 263-8471 lumcpastor@hotmail.com.
Rickman,Linda Aaron (Cary): (FD) (WA) 09/28/41. D-97; FC-97. Jackson: Christ, 97-03; Brandon:
First, 03-11; Madison (Assoc), 11- . 100 Post Oak Road, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-6058 / (601)
991-3855 linda@madisonumc.org.
Riddle,Jeffery Earl (Sherell): (PL) (AA) 09/17/69. Aberdeen: St. Peter(Assoc), 03-11; Spruell Chapel,
11- . 109 Drake Ave, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 566-3000 / (662) 369-6731 jeffreyriddle@bellsouth.
net.
Riley, Anthony: (PL). Johnson Chapel, 13-. PO Box 1424 Kosciusko, MS 39090. (662) 582-3877.
Riley,Donny Ray (Bonnie): (AM) (WA) 09/16/47. PM-96; D-96. Liberty, 89-93; Golden, 93-04;
Tupelo: St. Mark, 04. 19 Wood Drive, Belmont, MS 38827. (662) 842-7463 / (662) 842-1245 rile2354@
bellsouth.net.
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Rollins, Lloyd: (FD). Africa University, 13-. 3903 Moss Drive Annandale, VA 22003. (703) 333-5260/
(703) 628-4214.
Robbins,Charles Alfred (Joann): (RE) (WA) 08/03/33. Retired. Porterville. 00- . 79 Pecan Ave,
DeKalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-2603 / (601) 743-2603 robbinscharles@bellsouth.net.
Robbins,James Richard (Chere): (RE) (WA) 09/07/46. Retired. Center For Ministry, 10- . 279
Ingleside Drive, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 974-1488 / (601) 856-9076 jrichardrobbins@gmail.com.
Roberts,Eddie Frank (Miriam): (RE) (WA) 03/09/21. Retired. 204 Greenfield Drive, Greenwood, MS
38930. / (662) 451-7740 meroberts315@bellsouth.net.
Roberts, Terry : (PL). Daleville: St. Mark, 13-. Rt 1 Box 52 Dekalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-9438/
(601) 604-6041.
Robertson,Cleavern Ronald (Brenda Dean): (RL) (AA) 04/27/46. Retired. Mt. Pleasant, 09- . 6663
Presidential Drive, Jackson, MS 39213. (601) 259-9248 / (601) 362-0853 crr9248@aol.com.
Robertson,Luther Moloy (Demetria): (FE) (WA) 09/25/55. PE-05; E-08; FC-08; Lula-Friars Point,
03-09; Stonewall, 09-11; Benoit-Pace, 11- . P O Box 1, Benoit, MS 38725. (901) 626-5504 / (662) 7423281 lutherrobertson@yahoo.com.
Robinson,Harold Doyle (Vivian): (RE) (WA) 08/19/38. Retired. Vardaman, 08- . 324 S Jackson,
Houston, MS 38851. (662) 456-6336 / (662) 456-2276 haroldrobinson062003@yahoo.com.
Robinson,Lindsey R (): (FE) (AA) 10/20/54. PM-84; D-84; E-88; FC-88. Appointed to attend Candler
School of Theology, Emory Univer¬sity, 82-86; Laurel, Mallalieu Charge, 86-88; Hattiesburg, St. Paul/
St. James UMC, 88-94; Haven, 94-2000; Mississippi Conference, 00-07; Biloxi:St. Paul – Gulfport:Mt.
Pleasant, 07-. P. O. Box 102, Biloxi, MS 39533. (228) 432-0247 / (228) 432-9605 .
Roby, Carlos M (Dean): (RE) (WA) 04/13/21. Retired. (601) 992-7021 .
Roller,Amy Pearson (Paul): (FE) (WA) 02/16/81. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Meridian: Central (Assoc),
07-11; Richton, 11- . PO Box 443, Richton, MS 39476. (601) 788-6709 / (601) 479-7743 brotheramy@
gmail.com.
Roller,Paul Douglas (Amy): (FE) (WA) 07/11/78. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Coker’s Chapel, 07-11;
Hattiesburg: Main St. (assoc), 11- . PO Box 443, Richton, MS 39476. (601) 582-5557 / (601) 479-7710
doogieroller@gmail.com.
Rollins,Felix Lloyd (Ann): (FD) (AA) 04/13/50. D-98; FC-98. Secretary, Disaster Relief, UMCOR,
Bd. Of Global Ministries 98; Africa University, 98-09; International Relief & Dev. (Sr. Tech Adv on
Relief), 09- . 3903 Moss Dr, Annandale, VA 22003. (703) 248-0161 / (703) 333-5260 rollins_lloyd@
yahoo.com.
Rooney,Raymond J Jr (Jill): (FE) (WA) 07/13/62. PE 92. FC 95. FE 95. Wheeler, 88-90; Salvisa
(Kentucky Conf.), 90-93; Houston South, 93-97; /friendship/Harden’s Chapel, 97-99; Verona-Palmetto,
99-05; Tupelo: Wesley, 05- . 546 Road 41, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 842-2377 / (662) 840-2621 crankcase93@gmail.com.
Roseberry,Patricia Kersey (Glenn): (RE) (WA) 04/14/38. Retired. 9239 Laurel Hills S, Olive Branch,
MS 38654. (901) 683-3521 / (662) 893-5264 Patglennms1@comcast.net.
Ross,James L (Bettye L.): (PL) (AA) 02/08/55. Vaiden: Haven-Martin Grove, 96. 106 Rose Cove,
Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 623-0220 / (662) 227-4586 lgilliam32@yahoo.com.
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Ross,Sally Fran : (FE) (WA) 10/18/47. PM-1991; D-1991; FC-1993; E-1993. Retired. PO Box 23815,
Jackson, MS 39225-3815. (601) 856-7172 sfross@lesm.org.
Rowland,Danny Ray (Marilyn): (RE) (WA) 02/17/51. Retired. Corinth: Christ-Crossroads, 11- . PO
Box 245, Booneville, MS 38829. / (662) 462-7585 drowland217@gmail.com.
Ruff,Garry Evan (Nancy): (FE) (WA) 05/25/47. PE-09. Midway, 04-07; Cedar Lake, 08- . 8 Partridge
Place, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 861-4981 / (228) 864-1596 garryruff@cableone.net.
Russell,Donald Lee (Joyce): (RE) (WA) 03/28/46. Retired; Gateway, 12-. 16020 South Swan Road,
Gulfport, MS 39503. (228) 832-0135 / drussell630@gmail.com.
Rutherford,Hubert Sr (Mary): (RA) (WA) 09/19/30. Bethel. 8091 Okatibbee Dam Rd, Collinsville,
MS 39325. (601) 626-8737 / (601) 626-8737 .
Ryan,Roy H (Doris): (RE) (WA) 01/28/30. Retired. 2800 West Main, LS 107, Tupelo, MS 38801.
(662) 620-9926 / (662) 620-9926 Ryan3447@aol.com.
Sabin,Paul (Linda): (RE) (WA) . Retired. P O Box 1000, Penney Farms, FL 32079. / (601) 856-4609
lsabin28@aol.com.
Sahler,Michael David (Debbie): (FE) (WA) 12/05/55. PM-91; D-91; E-93; FC-93. Nazareth (North
Georgia Conference), 88-91; Laurel, Kingston, (Deployed Staff) 91-94; Tupelo, First, Associate, 94-99;
Mineral Wells 99-2001; Petal UMC, 2001-2003; Forest / Walnut Grove-Harperville, 03-05; Forest,
Harperville, 05-07; Raymond/ Learned, 07- . PO Box 64, Raymond, MS 39154. (601) 857-8051 / (601)
857-5910 sahlerm@bellsouth.net.
Salter,James Melvin (Patricia): (FE) (WA) 02/02/52. PM-1986; D-1986; E-1989; FC-1989. Vanderbilt
University, 84-87; Woodbine-Humphreys St. (Teen. Conf.) 85-87; Gulfport, First, Associate, 87-90.
Byram-Terry, 90-92. West Laurel-Mt. Zion, 92-97; Purvis-Tallowah, 97-02; Kosciusko: First, 02-08;
Gautier: First, 08- . P. O. Box 127, Gautier, MS 39553. (228) 497-1698 / (228) 497-2719 jamesandtricia@
cableone.net.
Sampley,Donald Lee (Mary Ethel): (RA) (WA) 04/06/43. Retired P O Box 263, Vaiden, MS 39176.
/ (662) 671-9108 zippo152@yahoo.com.
Samson,Thomas Lionel: (FE) (WA) 06/09/58. PM-86; D-86; E-89; FC-89. Seminary, Candler, 85-87;
Foxworth/Kokomo, 87-89; Shu¬qualak, 89-93; Noxapater, 93-96; Sandy Hook/Kokomo, 96-98; Union/
Mt. Zion, 98-02; Oceans Springs: Wesley 02-04; Cockrum-Lewisburg / WF NWCC, 04-05; LeaveIncapacity, 05- . POB 2312, Meriden, CT 6450. / (203) 237-5923 thmssamson@yahoo.con.
Sanders,Todd Andrew (Tammy): (FE) (WA) 04/23/64. PM 99; D 99. FE-03. Brandon: Crossgates
Assoc., 00-03; Pearl: First, 03-07; Canton: First (Assoc), 07-10; Lone Pine, 07-08; Sharon, 07-08; Canton:
First (Assoc), 07-10; Brandon: New Church, 10- . 108 Ridge Circle, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 591-1154
/ (601) 829-9312 toddsanders64@gmail.com.
Sanderson,Darrell Wayne (): (AM) (WA) 01/30/55. AM-05. Greenwood Springs 92-02; Smithville,
02-06; Houston North, 06-09; Friendship-Harden’s Chapel, 09- . 4305 Peppertown Rd, Mantachie, MS
38855. (662) 862-5982 / donkeydarrell@gmail.com.
Sanford,Emily Lauren (): (FE) (WA) 07/19/81. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Galloway (Assoc), 08- .
305 N Congress, Jackson, MS 39201. (601) 353-9691 / (601) 949-7992 esanford@gallowayumc.org.
Sanford,Eric Christopher (): (FE) (WA) 05/04/83. PE-07; FE-10. Hollandale, 07-09; Jackson: Alta
Woods (Senior), 09- . 109 Alta Woods Blvd, Jackson,, MS 39204. (601) 372-6016 / (601) 949-7992
esanfor@gmail.com.
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Sanford,William Herbert (): (RE) (WA) 04/11/32. Retired. PO Box 543, Petal, MS 39465. / (601)
248-8683 .
Sappington,Larry Keith (Laura): (FL) (WA) 05/08/65. Tippah Circuit 2000-04; Courtland, 04-08;
Harrisville, 08- ; Rexford, 08- . POB 296, Harrisville, MS 39082. (601) 847-2289 / (601) 847-2289 larrysappington@bellsouth.net.
Sartor,Brad Trayser (Amanda ): (FL) (WA) 01/15/75. Ingomar-Mt. Zion, 11- . 1427 CR 101, New
Albany, MS 38652. / (662) 534-9720 sartor3@juno.com.
Saunders,Edward Paul (Angeline): (FE) (WA) 10/16/60. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995.
Oakman (North Georgia Conference), 91-93; West Point, Christ, 93-96; Cooper Chapel, 96-97; Algoma,
97-2000; Meridian: Druid Hills, 2000-2002; Belmont / Dennis, 02-04; Belmont, 04-06; Morton: First,
06-08; Newton: First, 08-11; Newton Charge: Newton: First/Hickory, 11-12; Ackerman: First, 12-. PO
Box 239, Ackerman, MS 39735. (662) 285-6254 / (662) 285-6655 saundersed@bellsouth.net.
Scarbrough,Bryan T (Jewell): (RE) (WA) 09/21/31. Retired. 257 CR 167, Randolph, MS 38864.
(662) 414-7111 / (662) 414-7111 .
Scheuerman,Rosemary: (RD) (WA) . Retired. Brooks-Howell Home 266 Merrimon Avenue, Rm 233,
Ashville, NC 28801. (828) 225-3062 .
Schott,Patrick Henry: (RD) (WA) 03/26/43. Retired. 2211 Glendale Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
(601) 584-6213 / (601) 584-6213 .
Schrickel,Anne Kristen Chapley: (PE). New Albany: First (Assoc), 8/11-. 206 Bankhead Street, New
Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2206 / kristen.schrickel@gmail.com.
Schultz,David Glen (Lynne A): (PE) (WA) 09/27/57. PE 11. Ceder Bluff, 09-11; Ellison/Pickens, 11- .
6806 Vaughan Rd., Vaughan, MS 39179. gschultz01@yahoo.com.
Schwake,Ronald Lloyd (Angie): (PE) (WA) 10/29/64. PE-08. Senatobia: First, 03-08, Coy-Stallo,
08-11; Mantachie, 11- . P.O. Box 33, Mantachie, MS 38855. (662) 292-0799 / (662) 292-0799 ronschwake@gmail.com.
Scoggins, Dwayne: (FL). Courtland, 10/1/12-. PO Box 47 Courtland, MS 38620. (662) 563-1523/
(662) 292-1076.
Scott,Brian Francis (Charity D): (FE) (WA) 08/24/69. PE-02; FC-05 Gulfport: First, 02-05;
Collinsville, 05-06; Pontotoc: First, 06-09; Caswell Springs, 09- . 18601 Highway 63, Moss Point, MS
39562. (228) 588-6546 / (228) 588-6702 brianfscott@bellsouth.net.
Scott,Robert Payne Sr (Nellie Jean): (PL) (AA) 03/07/52. Buffalo/Ethel, 97-2000; Eupora: Liberty,
2000-2001; Macon: St. Paul Circuit, 04. 661 Franklin Rd, Goodman, MS 39079. (601) 364-1431 / (662)
472-2704 robert.scott2@med.va.gov.
Sebren,Richard Ray Jr (Brenda Joyce): (AM) (WA) 12/24/51. AM-96. McCall Creek,/Tethel, 86-90;
Harrisville, 90-93; Jeff Davis Associate, 93-00; Wessen: Decell Memorial, 00-04/01/02; Leave-Incapacity,
04/01/02- . 1612-A Simpson Hwy 469, Harrisville, MS 39082. / (601) 847-0285 sebren124@aol.com.
Seefeld,Glenn E (Winna F): (RE) (WA) 06/26/43. PM-1986; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Retired.;
Drew, 13-. 6974 CR 282 Lot 209 Greenwood, MS 38943. (662) 392-2450.
Sellers,David Carey (Thu Mai): (FE) (WA) 12/16/69. PE 03. E 05. New Hope-Sweetwater, 03-05;
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Assoc), 05- ; Pinr Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services
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(Spiritual Coordinator), 04/01/11- . 2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, Ms 39401. (601) 544-7873 / (601)
271-7874 revslick@gmail.com.
Shamp,Bernard R (Dorothy): (RA) (WA) 08/03/30. Retired 217 Caledonia Drive, Lafayette, LA
70508-7776. / (337) 856-5006 beanie421@bellsouth.net.
Shannon,Jeffrey Stephan (): (FE) (WA) 12/15/60. PM-85; D-85; E-88; FC-88. Seminary, Drew, 83-86;
Courtland Charge, 86-90; New Hope, 90-96; Morton, 96-03; Ellisville: First, 01-10; Wesley Fnd JCJC,
03-10; West Point: First, 10- . 1007 Rich St, West Point, MS 39773. (662) 494-1658 / (662) 494-9203
jshannon@fumcwestpoint.com.
Sharp,J A (): (RE) (WA) 03/17/26. Retired. Bonnie Chapel, 92- . 21020 Old River Rd, Vancleave, MS
39565. (228) 826-5706 / (228) 826-5706 .
Shavers,James Earl (Shornita): (PL) (AA) 09/26/58. Canton: Little Zion, 00-09; Mount Pleasant, 09- .
5914 Grants Ferry Rd, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 937-0239 / (601) 919-0753 revjeshavers@aol.com.
Sheffield,Charles Wayne (Sharon Ann): (RE) (WA) 07/29/41. Retired; Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove,
12-. POB 609, Olive Branch, MS 38654. / (662) 230-3060 sheffield2@centurytel.net.
Sheffield,Thomas R (Ann): (RE) (WA) 05/29/34. Retired. Becker-Greenbrier, 01- . 345 Algoma Rd,
Pontotoc, MS 38863. (662) 489-2659 / (662) 489-2659 .
Shelton,Connie Mitchell (Joey): (FE) (WA) 04/03/64. PM 96; D 96; FC-99; E-99. Hattiesburg: Court
Street, 97-99; United Methodist Hour, 99-05; Duke Divinity School, 05-1/1/08; Jackson: Galloway
(Senior). 1/1/08-13; Dir. Connectional Min, 13- . 320-C Briarwood Drive Jackson, MS 39206. (601)
497-7480. connie@mississippi-umc.org
Shelton,Early Michael (Connie): (PL) (WA) 10/08/50. Lowry Circuit, 97. 21341 Hwy 2 E, Ripley, MS
38663. / (662) 837-3464 revdocshelton@ripleycable.net.
Shelton,John Joseph IV (Connie): (FE) (WA) 10/10/60. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99 Hattiesburg: Court
Street, 97-05; Duke Divinity School, 05-1/1/08; Jackson: Galloway (Senior). 1/1/08- . Galloway United
Methodist Church 305 North Congress St, Jackson, MS 39201. (601) 353-9691 / (769) 233-8261 jshelton@gallowayumc.org.
Shepard,E J (Yvonne): (PL) (AA) 06/04/59. Morton Circuit, 02-09; Lilian Circuit, 09- . 667 S Little
River Rd, Forest, MS 39074. / (601) 469-5392 .
Shepherd,Rickey Lee (Bevelyn): (PL) (WA) 12/22/53. Holcomb, 06-. 1188 Childs Road, Holcomb,
MS 38940. (662) 809-6104 / (662) 226-6104 rshepherd53@gmail.com.
Shepperd,Scarlet Rebekah (Tim): (PL) (WA) . Maben, 09- . 4370 Hwy 15 South, Louisville, MS
39339. (662) 773-3503 / scarletshepperd@yahoo.com.
Shields,Albert (): (PL) () . Desoto-Quitman Circuit, 12-. 2208 29th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301. /
(601) 482-7462 mshields09@comcast.net.
Shock,Roger R (Jan): (FE) (WA) 08/21/61. PM-01, E-04, FC-04. Meridian: Central (Youth), 00-07;
WF MCC, 04-06; Tupelo: First (Youth), 07-09; MS Conf. (Dir. Of Youth and Adults), 07-09. Pontotoc
First, 09-13; Corinth: First, 13- . 901 Fillmore Street Corinth, MS 38835. (662) 397-2626. roger@
onecallinc.com.
Shows,Glenn (Beth): (PL) (WA) 12/21/50. Soules Chapel, 99-02; Bond, 02-04; Hattiesburg:
Grandview, 04-05; Carson-Goodhope, 05-08; Hickory Grove, 08-09; Bassfield, 09-12, Goodhope, 12- .
PO Box 189, Sumrall, MS 39482. (601) 579-9493 / (601) 758-3943 showsg@bellsouth.net.
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Shows,Lester (Janet): (RA) (WA) . Retired. 9800 Briarcliff Dr, Moss Point, MS 39562. / (228) 4746345 showmoor@att.net.
Shrader,Michelle Marie: (FE) (WA) 11/04/71. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Wells Memorial (Assoc),
08-10; Gateway, 10- . Wesley Fdn GCCC, 11/01/10-11; West NC Conference, 7/1/12-. (601) 331-0476.
mmshrader@yahoo.com.
Shreve,Thomas Martin ( ): (RE) (WA) 08/10/32. Retired. Jackson: Emmanuel, 13-. 105 Elgin Place,
Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 708-4054 tomshreve32@yahoo.com.
Shumaker,David Carl (Kimberly): (FE) (WA) 01/03/72. PE-09. Starkville: First (Assoc), 09- . P. O.
Box 2585, Starkville, MS 39760. (662) 323-5722 / (662) 323-6706 david@first-umc.org.
Simmons,Charles D (Frances): (FE) (WA) 06/02/50. PM-1979; D-1979; E-1986; FC-1986.
Tishomingo, 75-78; Sledge, 78-79; Houston, North, 81-86; Noxapater, 86-90; Director, Winston County
Group Ministry, 88-90; Friendship, 91-92; Carolina, 92-95; Fairview/Robbs, 95-98; Felder/Pearl River
Avenue, 98-2000; Marks-Lambert, 00-11; Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial, 11-13; Sardis-Davis Chapel,
13- . PO Box 383 Sardis, MS 38666. (662) 487-2824/ (662) 927-0960 revcds@tds.net.
Sims,Jeffrey Michael (Rebeccca): (FL) (WA) 08/02/66. Philadelphia Southside-Hope, 09-13; Dekalb/
Union, 13-. 5373 Breckenridge Dr, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 693-2248 mbsims@bellsouth.net.
Sims,Kordell Seantez (Edlesha Sade Deyonna): (FL) (AA) 09/29/86. Franklin, 08-09 ; GalileeTreadwell, 09-10; Grenada: Vincent, 10-13; Wesley Fnd Holmes CC(Grenada), 11-13; Wesley Fdn (JSU)
13-. 731B Wicklow Place Ridgeland, MS 39157. (662) 528-0841. kordsims2000@yahoo.com.
Sisk,William Timothy (Lorie): (FE) (WA) 06/30/71. PM-99; D-99; FE-2001. Walnut Grove /
Harperville, 99-02; Bakers Chapel 2002-2003; Starkville: Aldersgate, 03-07; Amory: St. Andrews, 07-13
; Amory: St Matthews, 07-13; Meadville, 13- . PO Box 548 Meadville, MS 39653. (601) 384-2260/
(662) 315-3145 tim@timsisk.com.
Skelton,George Barry (Pat): (RE) (WA) 02/12/44. Retired. P.O. Box 64, Lauderdale, MS 39335. (601)
776-5311 / (601) 562-6012 gbskelton44@hotmail.com.
Slaughter,David Joe (Deborah): (FE) (WA) 02/25/58. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. New Hope,
Carrolton, GA 94-97; Brookhaven: Jackson Street/Hawkins Chapel, 97-02; Diamondhead, 02-06; Laurel:
Franklin-Gitano, 06-09; Bay Springs, 09- . PO Box 595, Bay Springs, MS 39422. (601) 764-2830 / (601)
764-2985 bsumc@bayspringstel.net.
Smith,Carl (Malisia): (PL) (WA) 11/24/67. Beauregard, 02- . 4072 Fair River Dr, Sontag, MS 39665.
(601) 835-9278 / (601) 833-1329 csmith@kdmc.org.
Smith,Casey Marion Jr (Carol): (FE) (WA) 07/12/51. PM-1978; D-1978; E-1981; FC. 1981. Columbus
Central Associate, 80-82; Indianola, Christ, 82¬89; Verona, 89-93; American Family Association, 93-05;
Treemont, American Family Association, 05. 126 CR 1063, Plantersville, MS 38862. (662) 844-5036
ext.218 / (662) 840-9069 .
Smith,Deanna (): (FE) (WA) 12/20/48. PE-07; FE-10. Kosciusko Circuit, 99-2003; Haw River Charge
(Greensboro Dist. NC); Duke Seminary Student, 03-07; Sandersville, 07-09; Holandale, 09- . 203 N
Church Street, Hollandale, MS 38748-3703. (662) 827-2918 / (662) 822-7211 deannasmith49@gmail.
com.
Smith,Elbert Lavon (Jannis): (PL) (Other) 01/06/52. Providence, 02-06; Providence/Sand Hill, 06-.
56 Elbert Smith Drive, Richton, MS 39476. / ellasmi@yahoo.com.
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Smith, Greg: (FL). Oxford: Oxford-University, 13-. 212 Shelbi Drive, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 2344220/ (662) 816-5763.
Smith,Jack Stigler Jr (Sally): (RE) (WA) 06/18/35. Retired. 490 Robin Rd, Grenada, MS 38901. (662)
226-1122 / (662) 226-1122 jacksmith3542@yahoo.com.
Smith,James Thomas (Jo Ann): (RE) (WA) 01/21/37. Retired. 3721 Hwy 305 N, Olive Branch, MS
38654. / (662) 890-7232 jsmith0721@comcast.net.
Smith,Jody L (Paula): (PL) (WA) 09/15/71. Wayne County Circuit, 01-06; Salem, 06-. 171 Old River
Rd, Waynesboro, MS 39367. / (601) 735-1003 jpandcsmith1@aol.com.
Smith,Marianne (): (PL) () . Waveland, 11-. 446 Ballentine, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. / (228) 4671665 smithmx5@msn.com.
Smith,Maurice (Kathleen): (FE) (AA) 12/22/52. PE-09. Pontotoc Parish, 07- . 1306 Wilson Street,
Tupelo, MS 38804. / (662) 844-6021 drmoe200@comcast.net.
Smith,Phillip (Marie): (RL) (WA) 01/09/40. Retired. Rose Hill: Rose Hill/Pleasant Grove, 09/01/09- .
5684 Vally Rd, Meridian, MS 39307. / (601) 693-3971 MarthaMarie05@yahoo.com.
Smith,Rebecca Ann (Leotis): (FL) (WA) 03/22/54. Lake Charge, 07-12; Nanih Waiya, 12-. 820 Palmer
Road, Louisville, MS 39339. / (662) 773-9989 bromans8289989@att.net.
Smith,Rodney A (Jeanette): (RA) (WA) 05/09/41. Retired. Mount Olive (Jones County), 06-07;
Moselle, 07-. 1203 Moselle Rd, Moselle, MS 39459. / (601) 582-2379 rodsmith@bellsouth.net.
Smith,Velma Norris (): (PL) (AA) 02/12/54. Asbury/Kingsley Chapel, 11- . 3732 J.F. Kennedy,
Jackson, MS 39213. / (601) 362-4606 .
Sorrell,Thomas W (Peggy): (FE) (WA) 06/13/48. OT; 1971; D-1971; E-1974; FC-1974. Student,
Candler, 71-73; Grenada, Grace-Gore Springs-Tie Plant, 73-74; Carrollton, 74-77; Inverness-lsola, 77-80;
Crenshaw-Sledge, 80-83; Pleasant Hill-Baker’s Chapel, 83-86; Horn Lake, 86-89; Monticello, 89-92;
Pontotoc, First, 92-94; Petal, 94-96; Mississippi City, 96-2000; Jackson: Epworth, 2000-04; Newton First,
04-08; Ridgeland: First, 08- . 234 West Jackson Street, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 856-6456 / (601)
591-1576 twsorrell@att.net.
Sparks,Stephen Lawrence (Holly): (FE) (WA) 08/24/71. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Tupelo: First, 05-06;
Gateway, 06-10; Indoanola: First, 10- . 2 Morningside Drive, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 887-4446 /
(662) 887-5326 pastorindianola@bellsouth.net.
Speed,Daniel Glen (Mary Margaret): (FE) (WA) 10/05/62. PM-1988; D-1988; E-1992; FC 1992.
Antioch Church, Mentorium Charge Dec. 84-June 85; Ovett Charge, 85-86; Seminary, Duke Divinity
School, 86-90; (North Carolina Conference); Helena 86-90; (Mississippi Conference); Laurel, Franklin,
90-94; Sandy Hook, 94-95; Bruce/Derma, 95-99; Corinth: Christ, 99-2000; Coalvllle, 2000-04;
Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel, 04-06; Monticello, 06-10; Antioch, 10-13 ; Philadelphia, 10-13;
Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston, 13- . 1227 Horseshoe Drive Natchez, MS 39120. (601) 442-2218/ (601)
443-3542. speed@cableone.net.
Speegle,Jonathan Scott (Lynn): (FE) (WA) . PE-10. Columbus: Central, 09-13; Covenant, 13- . 1123
College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. (662) 889-7000
Spencer,Eddie C. (Betty): (FL) (AA) 09/01/62. Brookhaven: Kynett, 01/01/10-13 ; Mount Salem
12-13; St. Marys-Mt Salem, 13-. 310 Wild Wood Blvd, Jackson, MS 39212. (601) 373-7806
eddcharles@aol.com.
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Staggs,John Howard (Lou Ann): (FE) (WA) 03/08/53. OT-77; D-77; E-80; FC-80. Student, Asbury,
77-79; Ashland, 79-80; Associate, Tupelo, First, 80-81; Student, Drew, 82-84; Ruleville, 84-88; Minor
Memorial, 88-94; Eupora, 94-00; Disability, 00-01; Oxford: St. Andrews-Abbeville, 01-03; Aberdeen:
First, 03-07; Incapacity Leave, 07- . 1146 CR 135 E, L-5, New Albany, MS 38652. / (662) 538-6042
fatherlouis1@gmail.com.
Stallings,Tyrone Michael Sr. (Edith): (FL) (AA) 07/20/53. Ackerman, Mt. Hermon 1991-2001;
Starkville: New Zion, 01. 51 Choctaw Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 324-0789 / (662) 324-9550
stallingse@att.net.
Stamps,Vera Hall (Kenneth): (FE) (AA) 06/01/75. PE 06; E-09, FC-09. Wesley Fdn. (Dir.) Alcorn
Univ., 06-. PO Box 496, Lorman, MS 39096. (601) 877-9959 / (601) 786-6622 wesleyf@bellsouth.net.
Stanford,Larry Shane (Pokey): (FE) (WA) 09/12/70. PM 94; D 94; FC 96; E 96. Justice Heights,
90-92; Student, Duke, 92-94; Hattiesburg, Heritage Associate, 94-96; Asbury, 96-04; Miss. UM
Foundation, 04-06; Hattiesburg: Main Stree (teaching), 06-08; Conf. Congregational Dev. Consultant,
06-08; United Methodist Hour (preacher/program director), 06-09; Conf. Message and Media Team
Leader, 08-09; AL/W FL Conf., 09-11; Memphis Conf-Christ UMC(346.1), 11- . 4488 Poplar Ave,
Memphis, TN 38117. (901) 261-4315 / shanes@cumcmemphis.org.
Stanley,Ronald A. (Marcia Jane): (RE) (WA) 07/02/46. Retired. 5228 Hwy 145N, Waynesboro, MS
39367. (601) 776-2637 / (601) 776-3161 ronormarcia@gmail.com.
Stephenson,Tommy (Lorraine): (FL) (WA) 08/19/50. Rials Creek, 01-06; Charleston – Tippo, 07-13;
Anguila-Grace, 13-. 631 Front Street Anguila, MS 38721. (662) 647-1402. sadevore@bellsouth.net.
Steveline,David Lee (Alma): (FL) (WA) . Hazlehurst: First, 06-13; Johnston Chapel, 13- . PO Box 725,
Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (610) 925-0566 dsteveline1@aol.com.
Stewart,Mary Caroline (): (FE) (WA) 10/06/59. PM-1994; D-1994; FC-1997; E-1997. Student,
Duke University, 94-95; Yazoo City, First, Associate, 95-96; Moor¬head/Sunflower, 96-2000; Hispanic
Ministries, 2000-02; Long Beach: First, 02-05; Raleigh-Unity, 05-08; Brookhaven District Staff, 08-10;
Wesson: Decell Memorial, 08-12 ;Wesley Fdn. (Dir) Co-LinCC, 10-12; Vancleave-Mt. Pleasant, 12- .
13624 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS 39565. (228) 826-5968 / revmarystewart@gmail.com.
Stockett,Richard Carrington III (Mechelle): (FE) (WA) 07/08/62. PM-87; D-87; E-89; FC-89.
Seminary, Asbury, 84-87; Hattiesburg, Main St., Associate, 87-91; Spring Ridge, 91-98; Carthage: First,
98 / Walnut Grove-Harperville, 04-05; Jackson: Christ, 05-09; Vicksburg; Crawford Street, 09- . 900
Crawford Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-5612 / (601) 636-2506 cstockett@bellsouth.net.
Stockstill,Eugene Hunter (): (FE) (WA) 11/17/66. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Tremont, 05-12; MyrtleEbenezer, 12- . Po Box 148, Myrtle, MS 38650. (662) 652-3562 / (662) 988-2237 ehstockstill@yahoo.
com.
Stoddard,Andrew Thomas (Holly): (FE) (WA) 04/18/76. PE 03. E 06, FC 06. Boyle-Litton-Linn,
99-04; Coy-Stallo, 04-07; Ripley: First, 07-10; Asbury, 10- . 1331 Hwy. 42, Petal, MS 39465. (601) 5453006 / andy@asburypetal.com.
Stoglin,Richmond E (): (FE) (AA) 01/04/57. D-1978; PM-1978; E-1984; FC-1984 Federal Bureau
of Prisons, 83. PO Box 171687, Arlington, TX 76003. (912) 451-5425 / (817) 784-3229 richstoglin@
sbcglobal.net.
Stokes,Ray Eldridge (Lynn N): (RE) (WA) 11/10/46. Retired. 1132 Clubhouse Drive, Wiggins, MS
39577. / (601) 928-3915 lns2003@mchsi.com.
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Stonestreet,Billy Ray (Madeline): (FE) (WA) 12/12/47. PM 73; D 73; E 76; FC 76. Candler School
of Theology, Emory University, 72-75; New Hope UMC(GA), 72-75; Wilson Springs, 75-76; CoalvilleWhite Plains, 76-80; Anguilla-Grace, 80-84; Hazlehurst, First, 84-87; Caswell Springs, 87-91; Beizoni,
First, 91-97; Water Valley, First, 97-02; Clarksdale: First, 02-09; Greenwood: St. John, 09- ; Itta Bena:
First, 09- . 1001 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 453-7522 / (662) 453-4441 stjohn2@
bellsouth.net.
Sudduth,John W Jr (Karen): (FE) (WA) 10/19/56. PM-91; D-91; E-94; FC-94. Forsyth/Mt. Zion (North
Georgia Conference), 91-93; Coldwater, 93-97; Mineral Wells, 97-99; Tupelo: First, 99-05; Olive Branch:
Maples Memorial, 05. POB 213, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 895-2279 / (662) 895-5146 john@
mapleschurch.org.
Sutphin,Cary Lee (Sylvia): (PL) (WA) 11/09/51. Bellfontaine, 06-08, Palestine, 08- . 101 Maid Marian,
Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 494-3640 / (662) 323-5628 cls1@msstate.edu.
Sutphin,Felix Asa (): (RE) (WA) 12/25/18. Retired. 1838 Cottage Ln, Meridian, MS 39305. / (601)
485-6224 .
Swaim-Presley,Paige Katherine (Lance): (PE) (WA) . PE 11. Nugent (Assoc), 10-13 ; Seashore District
(Staff), 11-13; Poplar Head, 13- . Po Box 145, Biloxi, MS 39533. (228) 265-1106 paige.swaim@gmail.
com.
Swain,Charles Eldred (): (RE) (WA) 06/10/21. Retired. 10600 Hwy 488, Carthage, MS 39051. /
(601) 656-5419 .
Switzer,Jeffery Lee (Cindy M): (FE) (WA) 09/27/68. PM-1995; D-1995; FC-1997; E-1997. Tupelo:
Cornerstone (formerly Lee Acres), 95-2001; Sandtown-Longino, 01-08 : Senatobia: First, 08- . 101 Tena
Cove, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 562-5215 / (662) 562-8848 jeff@senatobiafumc.org.
Sabin,Paul (Linda): (RE) (WA) . Retired. P O Box 1000, Penney Farms, FL 32079. / (601) 856-4609
lsabin28@aol.com.
Sahler,Michael David (Debbie): (FE) (WA) 12/05/55. PM-91; D-91; E-93; FC-93. Nazareth (North
Georgia Conference), 88-91; Laurel, Kingston, (Deployed Staff) 91-94; Tupelo, First, Associate, 94-99;
Mineral Wells 99-2001; Petal UMC, 2001-2003; Forest / Walnut Grove-Harperville, 03-05; Forest,
Harperville, 05-07; Raymond/ Learned, 07- . PO Box 64, Raymond, MS 39154. (601) 857-8051 / (601)
857-5910 sahlerm@bellsouth.net.
Salter,James Melvin (Patricia): (FE) (WA) 02/02/52. PM-1986; D-1986; E-1989; FC-1989. Vanderbilt
University, 84-87; Woodbine-Humphreys St. (Teen. Conf.) 85-87; Gulfport, First, Associate, 87-90.
Byram-Terry, 90-92. West Laurel-Mt. Zion, 92-97; Purvis-Tallowah, 97-02; Kosciusko: First, 02-08;
Gautier: First, 08- . P. O. Box 127, Gautier, MS 39553. (228) 497-1698 / (228) 497-2719 jamesandtricia@
cableone.net.
Sampley,Donald Lee (Mary Ethel): (RA) (WA) 04/06/43. Retired P O Box 263, Vaiden, MS 39176.
/ (662) 671-9108 zippo152@yahoo.com.
Samson,Thomas Lionel: (FE) (WA) 06/09/58. PM-86; D-86; E-89; FC-89. Seminary, Candler, 85-87;
Foxworth/Kokomo, 87-89; Shu¬qualak, 89-93; Noxapater, 93-96; Sandy Hook/Kokomo, 96-98; Union/
Mt. Zion, 98-02; Oceans Springs: Wesley 02-04; Cockrum-Lewisburg / WF NWCC, 04-05; LeaveIncapacity, 05- . POB 2312, Meriden, CT 6450. / (203) 237-5923 thmssamson@yahoo.con.
Sanders,Todd Andrew (Tammy): (FE) (WA) 04/23/64. PM 99; D 99. FE-03. Brandon: Crossgates
Assoc., 00-03; Pearl: First, 03-07; Canton: First (Assoc), 07-10; Lone Pine, 07-08; Sharon, 07-08; Canton:
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First (Assoc), 07-10; Brandon: New Church, 10- . 108 Ridge Circle, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 5911154 / (601) 829-9312 toddsanders64@gmail.com.
Sanderson,Darrell Wayne (): (AM) (WA) 01/30/55. AM-05. Greenwood Springs 92-02; Smithville,
02-06; Houston North, 06-09; Friendship-Harden’s Chapel, 09- . 4305 Peppertown Rd, Mantachie, MS
38855. (662) 862-5982 / donkeydarrell@gmail.com.
Sanford,Emily Lauren (): (FE) (WA) 07/19/81. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Galloway (Assoc),
08- . 305 N Congress, Jackson, MS 39201. (601) 353-9691 / (601) 949-7992 esanford@gallowayumc.org.
Sanford,Eric Christopher (): (FE) (WA) 05/04/83. PE-07; FE-10. Hollandale, 07-09; Jackson: Alta
Woods (Senior), 09- . 109 Alta Woods Blvd, Jackson,, MS 39204. (601) 372-6016 / (601) 949-7992
esanfor@gmail.com.
Sanford,William Herbert (): (RE) (WA) 04/11/32. Retired. PO Box 543, Petal, MS 39465. / (601)
248-8683 .
Sappington,Larry Keith (Laura): (FL) (WA) 05/08/65. Tippah Circuit 2000-04; Courtland, 04-08;
Harrisville, 08- ; Rexford, 08- . POB 296, Harrisville, MS 39082. (601) 847-2289 / (601) 847-2289 larrysappington@bellsouth.net.
Sartor,Brad Trayser (Amanda ): (FL) (WA) 01/15/75. Ingomar-Mt. Zion, 11- . 1427 CR 101, New
Albany, MS 38652. / (662) 534-9720 sartor3@juno.com.
Saunders,Edward Paul (Angeline): (FE) (WA) 10/16/60. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995.
Oakman (North Georgia Conference), 91-93; West Point, Christ, 93-96; Cooper Chapel, 96-97; Algoma,
97-2000; Meridian: Druid Hills, 2000-2002; Belmont / Dennis, 02-04; Belmont, 04-06; Morton: First,
06-08; Newton: First, 08-11; Newton Charge: Newton: First/Hickory, 11-12; Ackerman: First, 12-. PO
Box 239, Ackerman, MS 39735. (662) 285-6254 / (662) 285-6655 saundersed@bellsouth.net.
Scarbrough,Bryan T (Jewell): (RE) (WA) 09/21/31. Retired. 257 CR 167, Randolph, MS 38864.
(662) 414-7111 / (662) 414-7111 .
Scheuerman,Rosemary: (RD) (WA) . Retired. Brooks-Howell Home 266 Merrimon Avenue, Rm 233,
Ashville, NC 28801. (828) 225-3062 .
Schott,Patrick Henry: (RD) (WA) 03/26/43. Retired. 2211 Glendale Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
(601) 584-6213 / (601) 584-6213 .
Schrickel,Anne Kristen Chapley: (PE). New Albany: First (Assoc), 8/11-. 206 Bankhead Street, New
Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2206 / kristen.schrickel@gmail.com.
Schultz,David Glen (Lynne A): (PE) (WA) 09/27/57. PE 11. Ceder Bluff, 09-11; Ellison/Pickens, 11- .
6806 Vaughan Rd., Vaughan, MS 39179. gschultz01@yahoo.com.
Schwake,Ronald Lloyd (Angie): (PE) (WA) 10/29/64. PE-08. Senatobia: First, 03-08, Coy-Stallo,
08-11; Mantachie, 11- . P.O. Box 33, Mantachie, MS 38855. (662) 292-0799 / (662) 292-0799 ronschwake@gmail.com.
Scoggins, Dwayne: (FL). Courtland, 10/1/12-. PO Box 47 Courtland, MS 38620. (662) 563-1523/
(662) 292-1076.
Scott,Brian Francis (Charity D): (FE) (WA) 08/24/69. PE-02; FC-05 Gulfport: First, 02-05;
Collinsville, 05-06; Pontotoc: First, 06-09; Caswell Springs, 09- . 18601 Highway 63, Moss Point, MS
39562. (228) 588-6546 / (228) 588-6702 brianfscott@bellsouth.net.
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Scott,Robert Payne Sr (Nellie Jean): (PL) (AA) 03/07/52. Buffalo/Ethel, 97-2000; Eupora: Liberty,
2000-2001; Macon: St. Paul Circuit, 04. 661 Franklin Rd, Goodman, MS 39079. (601) 364-1431 / (662)
472-2704 robert.scott2@med.va.gov.
Sebren,Richard Ray Jr (Brenda Joyce): (AM) (WA) 12/24/51. AM-96. McCall Creek,/Tethel, 86-90;
Harrisville, 90-93; Jeff Davis Associate, 93-00; Wessen: Decell Memorial, 00-04/01/02; Leave-Incapacity,
04/01/02- . 1612-A Simpson Hwy 469, Harrisville, MS 39082. / (601) 847-0285 sebren124@aol.com.
Seefeld,Glenn E (Winna F): (RE) (WA) 06/26/43. PM-1986; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Retired.;
Drew, 13-. 6974 CR 282 Lot 209 Greenwood, MS 38943. (662) 392-2450.
Sellers,David Carey (Thu Mai): (FE) (WA) 12/16/69. PE 03. E 05. New Hope-Sweetwater, 03-05;
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Assoc), 05- ; Pinr Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services
(Spiritual Coordinator), 04/01/11- . 2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, Ms 39401. (601) 544-7873 / (601) 2717874 revslick@gmail.com.
Shamp,Bernard R (Dorothy): (RA) (WA) 08/03/30. Retired 217 Caledonia Drive, Lafayette, LA
70508-7776. / (337) 856-5006 beanie421@bellsouth.net.
Shannon,Jeffrey Stephan (): (FE) (WA) 12/15/60. PM-85; D-85; E-88; FC-88. Seminary, Drew, 83-86;
Courtland Charge, 86-90; New Hope, 90-96; Morton, 96-03; Ellisville: First, 01-10; Wesley Fnd JCJC,
03-10; West Point: First, 10- . 1007 Rich St, West Point, MS 39773. (662) 494-1658 / (662) 494-9203
jshannon@fumcwestpoint.com.
Sharp,J A (): (RE) (WA) 03/17/26. Retired. Bonnie Chapel, 92- . 21020 Old River Rd, Vancleave, MS
39565. (228) 826-5706 / (228) 826-5706 .
Shavers,James Earl (Shornita): (PL) (AA) 09/26/58. Canton: Little Zion, 00-09; Mount Pleasant, 09- .
5914 Grants Ferry Rd, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 937-0239 / (601) 919-0753 revjeshavers@aol.com.
Sheffield,Charles Wayne (Sharon Ann): (RE) (WA) 07/29/41. Retired; Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove,
12-. POB 609, Olive Branch, MS 38654. / (662) 230-3060 sheffield2@centurytel.net.
Sheffield,Thomas R (Ann): (RE) (WA) 05/29/34. Retired. Becker-Greenbrier, 01- . 345 Algoma Rd,
Pontotoc, MS 38863. (662) 489-2659 / (662) 489-2659 .
Shelton,Connie Mitchell (Joey): (FE) (WA) 04/03/64. PM 96; D 96; FC-99; E-99. Hattiesburg: Court
Street, 97-99; United Methodist Hour, 99-05; Duke Divinity School, 05-1/1/08; Jackson: Galloway
(Senior). 1/1/08-13; Dir. Connectional Min, 13- . 320-C Briarwood Drive Jackson, MS 39206. (601)
497-7480. connie@mississippi-umc.org
Shelton,Early Michael (Connie): (PL) (WA) 10/08/50. Lowry Circuit, 97. 21341 Hwy 2 E, Ripley, MS
38663. / (662) 837-3464 revdocshelton@ripleycable.net.
Shelton,John Joseph IV (Connie): (FE) (WA) 10/10/60. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99 Hattiesburg: Court
Street, 97-05; Duke Divinity School, 05-1/1/08; Jackson: Galloway (Senior). 1/1/08- . Galloway United
Methodist Church 305 North Congress St, Jackson, MS 39201. (601) 353-9691 / (769) 233-8261 jshelton@gallowayumc.org.
Shepard,E J (Yvonne): (PL) (AA) 06/04/59. Morton Circuit, 02-09; Lilian Circuit, 09- . 667 S Little
River Rd, Forest, MS 39074. / (601) 469-5392 .
Shepherd,Rickey Lee (Bevelyn): (PL) (WA) 12/22/53. Holcomb, 06-. 1188 Childs Road, Holcomb,
MS 38940. (662) 809-6104 / (662) 226-6104 rshepherd53@gmail.com.
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Shepperd,Scarlet Rebekah (Tim): (PL) (WA) . Maben, 09- . 4370 Hwy 15 South, Louisville, MS
39339. (662) 773-3503 / scarletshepperd@yahoo.com.
Shields,Albert (): (PL) () . Desoto-Quitman Circuit, 12-. 2208 29th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301. /
(601) 482-7462 mshields09@comcast.net.
Shock,Roger R (Jan): (FE) (WA) 08/21/61. PM-01, E-04, FC-04. Meridian: Central (Youth), 00-07;
WF MCC, 04-06; Tupelo: First (Youth), 07-09; MS Conf. (Dir. Of Youth and Adults), 07-09. Pontotoc
First, 09-13; Corinth: First, 13- . 901 Fillmore Street Corinth, MS 38835. (662) 397-2626. roger@
onecallinc.com.
Shows,Glenn (Beth): (PL) (WA) 12/21/50. Soules Chapel, 99-02; Bond, 02-04; Hattiesburg:
Grandview, 04-05; Carson-Goodhope, 05-08; Hickory Grove, 08-09; Bassfield, 09-12, Goodhope, 12- .
PO Box 189, Sumrall, MS 39482. (601) 579-9493 / (601) 758-3943 showsg@bellsouth.net.
Shows,Lester (Janet): (RA) (WA) . Retired. 9800 Briarcliff Dr, Moss Point, MS 39562. / (228) 4746345 showmoor@att.net.
Shrader,Michelle Marie: (FE) (WA) 11/04/71. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Wells Memorial (Assoc),
08-10; Gateway, 10- . Wesley Fdn GCCC, 11/01/10-11; West NC Conference, 7/1/12-. (601) 331-0476.
mmshrader@yahoo.com.
Shreve,Thomas Martin ( ): (RE) (WA) 08/10/32. Retired. Jackson: Emmanuel, 13-. 105 Elgin Place,
Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 708-4054 tomshreve32@yahoo.com.
Shumaker,David Carl (Kimberly): (FE) (WA) 01/03/72. PE-09. Starkville: First (Assoc), 09- . P. O.
Box 2585, Starkville, MS 39760. (662) 323-5722 / (662) 323-6706 david@first-umc.org.
Simmons,Charles D (Frances): (FE) (WA) 06/02/50. PM-1979; D-1979; E-1986; FC-1986.
Tishomingo, 75-78; Sledge, 78-79; Houston, North, 81-86; Noxapater, 86-90; Director, Winston County
Group Ministry, 88-90; Friendship, 91-92; Carolina, 92-95; Fairview/Robbs, 95-98; Felder/Pearl River
Avenue, 98-2000; Marks-Lambert, 00-11; Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial, 11-13; Sardis-Davis Chapel,
13- . PO Box 383 Sardis, MS 38666. (662) 487-2824/ (662) 927-0960 revcds@tds.net.
Sims,Jeffrey Michael (Rebeccca): (FL) (WA) 08/02/66. Philadelphia Southside-Hope, 09-13; Dekalb/
Union, 13-. 5373 Breckenridge Dr, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 693-2248 mbsims@bellsouth.net.
Sims,Kordell Seantez (Edlesha Sade Deyonna): (FL) (AA) 09/29/86. Franklin, 08-09 ; GalileeTreadwell, 09-10; Grenada: Vincent, 10-13; Wesley Fnd Holmes CC(Grenada), 11-13; Wesley Fdn (JSU)
13-. 731B Wicklow Place Ridgeland, MS 39157. (662) 528-0841. kordsims2000@yahoo.com.
Sisk,William Timothy (Lorie): (FE) (WA) 06/30/71. PM-99; D-99; FE-2001. Walnut Grove /
Harperville, 99-02; Bakers Chapel 2002-2003; Starkville: Aldersgate, 03-07; Amory: St. Andrews, 07-13
; Amory: St Matthews, 07-13; Meadville, 13- . PO Box 548 Meadville, MS 39653. (601) 384-2260/
(662) 315-3145 tim@timsisk.com.
Skelton,George Barry (Pat): (RE) (WA) 02/12/44. Retired. P.O. Box 64, Lauderdale, MS 39335. (601)
776-5311 / (601) 562-6012 gbskelton44@hotmail.com.
Slaughter,David Joe (Deborah): (FE) (WA) 02/25/58. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. New Hope,
Carrolton, GA 94-97; Brookhaven: Jackson Street/Hawkins Chapel, 97-02; Diamondhead, 02-06; Laurel:
Franklin-Gitano, 06-09; Bay Springs, 09- . PO Box 595, Bay Springs, MS 39422. (601) 764-2830 / (601)
764-2985 bsumc@bayspringstel.net.
Smith,Carl (Malisia): (PL) (WA) 11/24/67. Beauregard, 02- . 4072 Fair River Dr, Sontag, MS 39665.
(601) 835-9278 / (601) 833-1329 csmith@kdmc.org.
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Smith,Casey Marion Jr (Carol): (FE) (WA) 07/12/51. PM-1978; D-1978; E-1981; FC. 1981. Columbus
Central Associate, 80-82; Indianola, Christ, 82¬89; Verona, 89-93; American Family Association, 93-05;
Treemont, American Family Association, 05. 126 CR 1063, Plantersville, MS 38862. (662) 844-5036
ext.218 / (662) 840-9069 .
Smith,Deanna (): (FE) (WA) 12/20/48. PE-07; FE-10. Kosciusko Circuit, 99-2003; Haw River Charge
(Greensboro Dist. NC); Duke Seminary Student, 03-07; Sandersville, 07-09; Holandale, 09- . 203 N
Church Street, Hollandale, MS 38748-3703. (662) 827-2918 / (662) 822-7211 deannasmith49@gmail.
com.
Smith,Elbert Lavon (Jannis): (PL) (Other) 01/06/52. Providence, 02-06; Providence/Sand Hill, 06-. 56
Elbert Smith Drive, Richton, MS 39476. / ellasmi@yahoo.com.
Smith, Greg: (FL). Oxford: Oxford-University, 13-. 212 Shelbi Drive, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 2344220/ (662) 816-5763.
Smith,Jack Stigler Jr (Sally): (RE) (WA) 06/18/35. Retired. 490 Robin Rd, Grenada, MS 38901. (662)
226-1122 / (662) 226-1122 jacksmith3542@yahoo.com.
Smith,James Thomas (Jo Ann): (RE) (WA) 01/21/37. Retired. 3721 Hwy 305 N, Olive Branch, MS
38654. / (662) 890-7232 jsmith0721@comcast.net.
Smith,Jody L (Paula): (PL) (WA) 09/15/71. Wayne County Circuit, 01-06; Salem, 06-. 171 Old River
Rd, Waynesboro, MS 39367. / (601) 735-1003 jpandcsmith1@aol.com.
Smith,Marianne (): (PL) () . Waveland, 11-. 446 Ballentine, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. / (228) 4671665 smithmx5@msn.com.
Smith,Maurice (Kathleen): (FE) (AA) 12/22/52. PE-09. Pontotoc Parish, 07- . 1306 Wilson Street,
Tupelo, MS 38804. / (662) 844-6021 drmoe200@comcast.net.
Smith,Phillip (Marie): (RL) (WA) 01/09/40. Retired. Rose Hill: Rose Hill/Pleasant Grove, 09/01/09- .
5684 Vally Rd, Meridian, MS 39307. / (601) 693-3971 MarthaMarie05@yahoo.com.
Smith,Rebecca Ann (Leotis): (FL) (WA) 03/22/54. Lake Charge, 07-12; Nanih Waiya, 12-. 820 Palmer
Road, Louisville, MS 39339. / (662) 773-9989 bromans8289989@att.net.
Smith,Rodney A (Jeanette): (RA) (WA) 05/09/41. Retired. Mount Olive (Jones County), 06-07;
Moselle, 07-. 1203 Moselle Rd, Moselle, MS 39459. / (601) 582-2379 rodsmith@bellsouth.net.
Smith,Velma Norris (): (PL) (AA) 02/12/54. Asbury/Kingsley Chapel, 11- . 3732 J.F. Kennedy, Jackson,
MS 39213. / (601) 362-4606 .
Sorrell,Thomas W (Peggy): (FE) (WA) 06/13/48. OT; 1971; D-1971; E-1974; FC-1974. Student,
Candler, 71-73; Grenada, Grace-Gore Springs-Tie Plant, 73-74; Carrollton, 74-77; Inverness-lsola, 77-80;
Crenshaw-Sledge, 80-83; Pleasant Hill-Baker’s Chapel, 83-86; Horn Lake, 86-89; Monticello, 89-92;
Pontotoc, First, 92-94; Petal, 94-96; Mississippi City, 96-2000; Jackson: Epworth, 2000-04; Newton First,
04-08; Ridgeland: First, 08- . 234 West Jackson Street, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 856-6456 / (601)
591-1576 twsorrell@att.net.
Sparks,Stephen Lawrence (Holly): (FE) (WA) 08/24/71. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Tupelo: First, 05-06;
Gateway, 06-10; Indoanola: First, 10- . 2 Morningside Drive, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 887-4446 /
(662) 887-5326 pastorindianola@bellsouth.net.
Speed,Daniel Glen (Mary Margaret): (FE) (WA) 10/05/62. PM-1988; D-1988; E-1992; FC 1992.
Antioch Church, Mentorium Charge Dec. 84-June 85; Ovett Charge, 85-86; Seminary, Duke Divinity
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School, 86-90; (North Carolina Conference); Helena 86-90; (Mississippi Conference); Laurel, Franklin,
90-94; Sandy Hook, 94-95; Bruce/Derma, 95-99; Corinth: Christ, 99-2000; Coalvllle, 2000-04;
Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel, 04-06; Monticello, 06-10; Antioch, 10-13 ; Philadelphia, 10-13;
Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston, 13- . 1227 Horseshoe Drive Natchez, MS 39120. (601) 442-2218/ (601)
443-3542. speed@cableone.net.
Speegle,Jonathan Scott (Lynn): (FE) (WA) . PE-10. Columbus: Central, 09-13; Covenant, 13- . 1123
College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. (662) 889-7000
Spencer,Eddie C. (Betty): (FL) (AA) 09/01/62. Brookhaven: Kynett, 01/01/10-13 ; Mount Salem
12-13; St. Marys-Mt Salem, 13-. 310 Wild Wood Blvd, Jackson, MS 39212. (601) 373-7806
eddcharles@aol.com.
Staggs,John Howard (Lou Ann): (FE) (WA) 03/08/53. OT-77; D-77; E-80; FC-80. Student, Asbury,
77-79; Ashland, 79-80; Associate, Tupelo, First, 80-81; Student, Drew, 82-84; Ruleville, 84-88; Minor
Memorial, 88-94; Eupora, 94-00; Disability, 00-01; Oxford: St. Andrews-Abbeville, 01-03; Aberdeen:
First, 03-07; Incapacity Leave, 07- . 1146 CR 135 E, L-5, New Albany, MS 38652. / (662) 538-6042
fatherlouis1@gmail.com.
Stallings,Tyrone Michael Sr. (Edith): (FL) (AA) 07/20/53. Ackerman, Mt. Hermon 1991-2001;
Starkville: New Zion, 01. 51 Choctaw Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 324-0789 / (662) 324-9550
stallingse@att.net.
Stamps,Vera Hall (Kenneth): (FE) (AA) 06/01/75. PE 06; E-09, FC-09. Wesley Fdn. (Dir.) Alcorn
Univ., 06-. PO Box 496, Lorman, MS 39096. (601) 877-9959 / (601) 786-6622 wesleyf@bellsouth.net.
Stanford,Larry Shane (Pokey): (FE) (WA) 09/12/70. PM 94; D 94; FC 96; E 96. Justice Heights,
90-92; Student, Duke, 92-94; Hattiesburg, Heritage Associate, 94-96; Asbury, 96-04; Miss. UM
Foundation, 04-06; Hattiesburg: Main Stree (teaching), 06-08; Conf. Congregational Dev. Consultant,
06-08; United Methodist Hour (preacher/program director), 06-09; Conf. Message and Media Team
Leader, 08-09; AL/W FL Conf., 09-11; Memphis Conf-Christ UMC(346.1), 11- . 4488 Poplar Ave,
Memphis, TN 38117. (901) 261-4315 / shanes@cumcmemphis.org.
Stanley,Ronald A. (Marcia Jane): (RE) (WA) 07/02/46. Retired. 5228 Hwy 145N, Waynesboro, MS
39367. (601) 776-2637 / (601) 776-3161 ronormarcia@gmail.com.
Stephenson,Tommy (Lorraine): (FL) (WA) 08/19/50. Rials Creek, 01-06; Charleston – Tippo, 07-13;
Anguila-Grace, 13-. 631 Front Street Anguila, MS 38721. (662) 647-1402. sadevore@bellsouth.net.
Steveline,David Lee (Alma): (FL) (WA) . Hazlehurst: First, 06-13; Johnston Chapel, 13- . PO Box 725,
Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (610) 925-0566 dsteveline1@aol.com.
Stewart,Mary Caroline (): (FE) (WA) 10/06/59. PM-1994; D-1994; FC-1997; E-1997. Student,
Duke University, 94-95; Yazoo City, First, Associate, 95-96; Moor¬head/Sunflower, 96-2000; Hispanic
Ministries, 2000-02; Long Beach: First, 02-05; Raleigh-Unity, 05-08; Brookhaven District Staff, 08-10;
Wesson: Decell Memorial, 08-12 ;Wesley Fdn. (Dir) Co-LinCC, 10-12; Vancleave-Mt. Pleasant, 12- .
13624 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS 39565. (228) 826-5968 / revmarystewart@gmail.com.
Stockett,Richard Carrington III (Mechelle): (FE) (WA) 07/08/62. PM-87; D-87; E-89; FC-89.
Seminary, Asbury, 84-87; Hattiesburg, Main St., Associate, 87-91; Spring Ridge, 91-98; Carthage: First,
98 / Walnut Grove-Harperville, 04-05; Jackson: Christ, 05-09; Vicksburg; Crawford Street, 09- . 900
Crawford Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-5612 / (601) 636-2506 cstockett@bellsouth.net.
Stockstill,Eugene Hunter (): (FE) (WA) 11/17/66. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Tremont, 05-12; MyrtleEbenezer, 12- . Po Box 148, Myrtle, MS 38650. (662) 652-3562 / (662) 988-2237 ehstockstill@yahoo.
com.
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Stoddard,Andrew Thomas (Holly): (FE) (WA) 04/18/76. PE 03. E 06, FC 06. Boyle-Litton-Linn,
99-04; Coy-Stallo, 04-07; Ripley: First, 07-10; Asbury, 10- . 1331 Hwy. 42, Petal, MS 39465. (601) 5453006 / andy@asburypetal.com.
Stoglin,Richmond E (): (FE) (AA) 01/04/57. D-1978; PM-1978; E-1984; FC-1984 Federal Bureau
of Prisons, 83. PO Box 171687, Arlington, TX 76003. (912) 451-5425 / (817) 784-3229 richstoglin@
sbcglobal.net.
Stokes,Ray Eldridge (Lynn N): (RE) (WA) 11/10/46. Retired. 1132 Clubhouse Drive, Wiggins, MS
39577. / (601) 928-3915 lns2003@mchsi.com.
Stonestreet,Billy Ray (Madeline): (FE) (WA) 12/12/47. PM 73; D 73; E 76; FC 76. Candler School
of Theology, Emory University, 72-75; New Hope UMC(GA), 72-75; Wilson Springs, 75-76; CoalvilleWhite Plains, 76-80; Anguilla-Grace, 80-84; Hazlehurst, First, 84-87; Caswell Springs, 87-91; Beizoni,
First, 91-97; Water Valley, First, 97-02; Clarksdale: First, 02-09; Greenwood: St. John, 09- ; Itta Bena:
First, 09- . 1001 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 453-7522 / (662) 453-4441 stjohn2@
bellsouth.net.
Sudduth,John W Jr (Karen): (FE) (WA) 10/19/56. PM-91; D-91; E-94; FC-94. Forsyth/Mt. Zion
(North Georgia Conference), 91-93; Coldwater, 93-97; Mineral Wells, 97-99; Tupelo: First, 99-05; Olive
Branch: Maples Memorial, 05. POB 213, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 895-2279 / (662) 895-5146
john@mapleschurch.org.
Sutphin,Cary Lee (Sylvia): (PL) (WA) 11/09/51. Bellfontaine, 06-08, Palestine, 08- . 101 Maid
Marian, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 494-3640 / (662) 323-5628 cls1@msstate.edu.
Sutphin,Felix Asa (): (RE) (WA) 12/25/18. Retired. 1838 Cottage Ln, Meridian, MS 39305. / (601)
485-6224 .
Swaim-Presley,Paige Katherine (Lance): (PE) (WA) . PE 11. Nugent (Assoc), 10-13 ; Seashore District
(Staff), 11-13; Poplar Head, 13- . Po Box 145, Biloxi, MS 39533. (228) 265-1106 paige.swaim@gmail.
com.
Swain,Charles Eldred (): (RE) (WA) 06/10/21. Retired. 10600 Hwy 488, Carthage, MS 39051. /
(601) 656-5419 .
Switzer,Jeffery Lee (Cindy M): (FE) (WA) 09/27/68. PM-1995; D-1995; FC-1997; E-1997. Tupelo:
Cornerstone (formerly Lee Acres), 95-2001; Sandtown-Longino, 01-08 : Senatobia: First, 08- . 101 Tena
Cove, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 562-5215 / (662) 562-8848 jeff@senatobiafumc.org.
Talbert,Catrena Nicole: (PE) (AA) 09/20/80. PE 11. US Army (Chaplain), 11- . 1827 Club Parkway,
Norcross, GA 30093. / (404) 992-6336 trenatalbert@yahoo.com.
Tanksley,Perry (Suzanne): (RE) (WA) 09/15/28. Retired. 1501 Arlington, Clinton, MS 39056. (601)
922-6907 / (601) 924-7966 .
Tanner,Benton Curtis (Doris): (PL) (AA) 12/13/60. Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion. 549
Waterworks Road, Eupora, MS 39744. / (662) 258-8580 bentontanner1@bellsouth.net.
Tashiro,Paul Yukio (Eiko): (RE) (As A) . Retired. Wesley Biblical Seminary, 06- . 6007 Lake Trace
Cir, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 366-8880 132 / (601) 956-4453 ptashiro@aol.com.
Tate,John Hugh (Linda): (FE) (WA) 06/18/75. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Jackson: Christ (Assoc), 04-07;
Metro Jackson: New Church, 07- . 2311 E Northside Dr, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 573-0949 / (601)
362-5938 jhtate1@comcast.net.
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Taylor,Barbara (Chris): (PL) (WA) 11/11/58. Conway, 04-11; Jackson: Van Winkle, 11-12; Madden,
12-; Walnut Grove, 12-. 129 Stratford Dr, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 906-4679 / (601) 825-8181 mawbear@bellsouth.net.
Taylor,Bruce Lynn (Susan): (FE) (WA) 03/11/52. PM 91; D 91; E 94; FC 94. Adams, 92-94; Madison:
Parkway Hills, 94-04; Pascagoula: First, 04-06; New Albany: First, 06-09; Decatur, 09- ; Wesley FDNECCC, 09- . P. O. Box 236, Decatur, MS 39327. (601) 635-3219 / (601) 635-2729 revbtaylor@gmail.
com.
Taylor,David Wayne (Mary Ann): (RL) (WA) 05/31/45. Retired. Rose Hill: Hopewell, 10/16/09- . P.O.
Box 699, Stonewall, MS 39363. / revtaylor73@gmail.com.
Taylor,James Howard III (Anna): (FE) (WA) 02/02/78. PM 04; E 07; FC 07; Brandon: First (Assoc),
04-09; Brandon: New Church, 09- . 106 Switchmon Hill, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 591-1154 / jhtaylor78@yahoo.com.
Temple,Edwin Marshall (Edee): (FE) (WA) 01/05/56. OT-79; D-79; E-82; FC-82. Keownville, 75-76;
Oxford Parish, 76-78; Student, Candler, 78-80. Vaiden, 80-82; Wesley Foundation, Ole Miss, 82-84;
Associate, Oxford, University, 83-84; Minter City/Schlater, 84-86; Nettleton-Shiloh, 86-90; Carthage,
90-¬95; Newton, 95-96; Amory, St. Andrews, 96-2001; Iuka: First, 01-07; Natchez: Jefferson Street,
07- 12; Batesville: First, 12- . PO Box 797, Batesville, MS 38606. (662) 563-4534 / (662) 563-3888
Firstumcpastor@panola.com.
Terrell,Dino (Brenda): (PL) (AA) . Greengrove, 06- ; Morton Circuit, 09- . 4915 Rosehaven, Jackson,
MS 39209. (601) 933-6280 / (601) 922-9786 dinohelives@yahoo.com.
Thomas,Anzette Smith: (PE) (AA) . PE 11. Greenwood: Wesley, 11-13; VA Hospital, 13-. PO Box 478
Brandon, MS 39043. (601) 307-2074 anzettethomas@yahoo.com.
Thomas,George Sapada (Amy): (FL) (AA) 06/17/73. Corinth: Mt. Moriah, 04-10; Tupelo: First
(New Church), 10- . 4261 CR 301, Tiplersville, MS 38674. (662) 587-3311 / (662) 993-8709 sapadat@
ripleycable.net.
Thomas,Ronald D (Ann): (FL) (WA) 06/07/47. Louisville West, 03-05; Columbos: Broadacres, 05-13;
Kosciusko Circuit, 13- . P. O. Box 9552, Columbus, MS 39705. (662) 327-8434 ronannt@yahoo.com.
Thomas,Sandra Lynn Perkins (): (FD) (WA) 11/11/60. FD 99. Jackson: St. Mark’s, 96- . 400 Grants
Ferry Rd, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 992-2131 / sandra@saintmarksum.org.
Thomas,Terry (Della): (PL) (AA) 09/28/57. New Hope Memorial, 04- . 67 Thomas Ln, Columbia,
MS 39429. / (601) 736-6086 della_or_terry@yahoo.com.
Thompson,Edward Truman (Linda): (RE) (WA) 06/08/45. PM-98; D-98; E-2000; FC-2000. Retired;
Saltillo: Hebron, 13- . 4342A Union Ave Nettleton, MS 38858. (662) 369-2519/ (662) 255-6333.
Thompson,Gary Dwayne (Robin Jane): (RE) (WA) 12/23/48. Retired. Eudora, 11- . 84 Forked Creek
Parkway, Hernando, MS 38632. / (662) 404-1948 drgaryt@gmail.com.
Thompson,Ray Patrick (Patti Ann): (FE) (WA) 07/02/59. PM-93; D-93; FC-97; E-97. Burns,
91-92; Antioch (North Georgia), 92-94; Laurel, Kings¬ton, 94-95; Handsboro, 95-99; Armed Forces
Retirement Hm, 99-05; Trinity Hospice, 05-08; Long Beach: Christ/ Gulfport: Ramsey Memorial, 08-10;
Gulfport: Burton Memorial, 10-13; Ocean Springs: Wesley, 13- . 8900 Old Spanish Trail Ocean Springs,
MS 39564. (228) 297-7288 rpthompson@cableone.net.
Thompson,Timothy Charles Sr (Betty): (FE) (AA) 10/21/59. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995.
New Fork, 87-90; Hopewell (North Georgia Conference), 91 - 93; Itta Bena-Samuel/Wesley Director,
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MVSU, 93-02; Meridian: Haven Chapel / Meridian: St Paul, 02-06; Meridian District, 06-11; MS Conf
(Adm Asst to Bishop), 11- . 297 Red Eagle Circle, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 948-4561 / (601) 8533620 tim@meridianumc.org.
Thornhill,Robert W. (June): (FL) (WA) 11/14/48. Mentorum, 03-11; Centerville, 11- . 7257 Hwy 57
South, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 945-2561 / bobbyandjune@hotmail.com.
Thornton,Henry T (Marty): (RA) (AA) . Retired. 105 Autumn Way, Clinton, MS 39056. (601)
924-4259 / (601) 924-4259 .
Threadgill,James Cedric (Oma Jean): (RL) (WA) 07/27/27. Retired. Weir-Salem, 02-05; Ozark, 05-08;
Sturgis-Big Hill (co-pastor), 09- ; Weir-Salem (co-pastor), 09- . 4751 Ms. HWY 404, Eupora, MS 39744.
/ (662) 258-7072 jimjean4@att.net.
Threadgill,Oma Jean (Jim): (RL) (WA) 11/17/33. Retired. Ozark (co-pastor), 07-08, Sturgis-Big Creek
(co-pastor), 09- ; Weir-Salem (co-pastor), 09- . 4751 MS HWY 404, Eupora, MS 39744. / (662) 2587072 jimjean4@att.net.
Tickell,Mary Lou (): (RE) (WA) 03/04/37. Retired. 704 North Pearl St., Iuka, MS 38852. / .
Tillman,Charles J D (): (RE) (AA) 06/11/39. Retired. Little Rock, 11- ; St. James, 11-12; New Fork
12- . 2575 Bedford-Tillman Rd, Roxie, MS 39661. (601) 384-5996 / (601) 322-0138 tillmanrealestate@
ftcweb.net.
Tillman,Harmon E Jr (Nona K): (RE) (WA) 12/20/28. Retired. PO Box 109, Winona, MS 38967. /
(662) 283-5081 nonainwinona@duckwood.net.
Tillman,Richard Andre (Latonia): (PL) (AA) 04/07/71. Mt Pleasant-Adams, 96-11; Brandon Bay / St.
James, 11- . 28144 Hwy 28 East, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 894-4438 / (601) 894-4438 true2god04@
yahoo.com.
Tillman,Stephen E (Marion): (RL) (WA) 09/06/41. Retired. Gitano, 09-12; Holders, 12- . 2880 Hwy
29N, Soso, MS 39480. / (601) 729-2786 stevetillman@hotmail.com.
Tohill,Charles Brownie Sr (Irene): (RL) (WA) 12/11/34. Retired. Hickory Flat, 99-10; New Albany
Glenfield, 10- . 1123 CR 246, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-8114 / (662) 534-8114 brownietoh@
aol.com.
Tollison,Jeffrey (Lacy Rae): (PE) (WA) 11/17/70. Boyle-Linn, 09-12; Union West (Salem-FrienshipUnion Hill), 12-13; Greenfield, 13- ; Puckett, 13- . PO Box 207 Puckett, MS 39151. (662) 207-8994
jeffmtollison@bellsouth.net.
Toney,Gerald Hobson (Irene Elizabeth): (RE) (WA) 05/01/33. Retired. 132 Easthaven Drive,
Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 260-8603 / (601) 260-8603 hoptoney@bellsouth.net.
Tonkel,Dennie Keith (Pat): (RE) (WA) 01/15/36. Retired. 2019 Bailey Ave, Jackson, MS 39213.
(601) 353-0658 / (601) 981-9867 keithtonkel@wellschurch.org.
Townsend,Dorothy Jean (): (RD) (AA) 06/07/37. Retired. 906 N Madison, Tupelo, MS 38804. /
(662) 842-8622 dotjean7@msn.com.
Trantham,Kevin Marcus (): (FE) (WA) 11/09/71. PE 03; E-09; FC-09. Byrd-Wesley, 97-99; Belden,
99-01; Batesville: First, Assoc. 2001-2003; Greenville: Trinity, 03-06; Voluntary Leave, 3/17/06-12/31/07;
Centerville, 08-11; Tilton, 11- . 663 Hulon Brister Rd, Jayess, MS 39641. (601) 587-4400 / (601) 5879450 revtran@me.net.
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Travelbee,John D III : (RA) (WA) . Retired. 1667 Irish Hill Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531. / (260) 8040681 .
Travis,Annie Louise: (RE) (AA) 12/02/47. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Retired. 150 Rust Avenue, Holly
Springs, MS 38635. (662) 252-8094 / annietravis1@gmail.com.
Truett,Jonathan Corey (Heather): (PE) (WA) 12/08/76. Tupelo: First (youth), 09- . PO BOX 854,
Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 690-8100 / (662) 372-0080 corey@fumctupelo.com.
Tubby,Daniel Lee (Sybil): (PL) (NA) 03/27/57. MS UM Choctaw Mission. 13851 Hwy 491 N,
Philadelphia, MS 39350. (601) 389-6343 / (601) 656-9911 daniel.tubby@yahoo.com.
Tucker,John Thomas (Pamela Ann): (FE) (WA) 02/01/49. PM-78; D-78; E-81; FC-81. Seminary,
Candler School of Theology, 77-80; Vaughan, Ellison, 80-84; Gulfport, Nugent UMC, 84-88;
Collinsville, 88-90. Plantersville, 90-94; Adams, 94-96; New Hope, 96-98; Leave-Incapacity, 98- . 29
Timber Ridge, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 540-0192 .
Tullos, Jonathan: (PL). Meridian: Oak Grove, 13-. 23 CR 328 Stonewall, MS 39363. (601) 416-1224/
(601) 659-3323.
Twiner,James Colon (Patsy): (RE) (WA) 09/01/42. Retired . 95 Hillview Court, Brandon, MS 39042.
(601) 939-1319 / (601) 720-2090 jtwiner@comcast.net.
Twiner,Patricia Ward (James C): (RA) (WA) 08/05/42. Retired. 95 Hillview Court, Brandon, MS
39042. / (601) 720-0260 ptwiner@comcast.net.
*Tyndall,Edward A (Carolyn): (RL) (WA) 11/12/34. Retired. Pascagoula: Faith, 05- . 13717 Hwy 57,
Vancleave, MS 39565. / (228) 826-5957 revdoc12@bellsouth.net.
Upshaw,David Ronald Jr (Nancy-Anne): (FL) (WA) . Jackson: Christ Associate, 06-10; Sandtown,
10- . 11950 Hwy 482, Philadelphia, MS 39350. (601) 656-7466 / (601) 656-1048 DavidUpshawis@
Gmail.com.
Upshaw,Harrison F III (Carey P): (RL) (WA) 12/06/37. Retired. Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel, 06-. 22515
HWY 45 N, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 256-9998 / (662) 256-9998 hfu3rd@peoplepc.com.
Van Every,Eugene Applewhite (Paula): (FD) (WA) 02/18/50. D-97; FC-97. Greenwood, First,
85-88; UM Children’s Home, 88-91; Ridgeland, First, 91-92; Baptist Children’s Village, 92-95; MS State
Hospital Social Worker. 95-96; Millcreek/St. Mark’s, 96-98; Holly Bush, 98 / MS Band of Choctaw
Indians, 00-08; Lone Pine. 08- ; Sharon, 08- . 555 Dixton Dr, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 259-8913 /
(601) 992-0454 evanevery@comcast.net.
Vance,Gene Ford (Patty): (FE) (WA) 09/13/50. PM-1995; D-1995; FC-1997; E-1997. Hebron, 88-90;
West Haven/Weaver, 90-94; luka, West, 94-2000; Oak Grove, 2000-02; Safe Harbor, 02-07; Pascagoula:
Eastlawn, 07-13; Shipman-Winborn Chapel, 13- . 2199 Basin Central Road Lucedale, MS 39452. (228)
623-2780 pastorgv13@hotmail.com.
Vanderburg,Neville Sydney : (PL) . Walnut, 10-13; Belmont, 13-. 32 Shady Cove Belmont, MS 38827.
(662) 279-4938 nvanderb@comcast.net.
Veasley,Mary Ann (Nelson): (PL) (AA) 12/27/54. Ailesville Charge, 09- . 6071 Attala Rd. 2247,
Kosciusko, MS 39090. / (662) 289-6422 maveasle@bellsouth.net.
Vick,Doyle O’Neal (Ashley): (PL) (WA) 11/15/81. Tippah East (copaster), 10- . 250 Wolf Street,
Hickory Flat, MS 38633. / (662) 507-5296 revnealvick@yahoo.com.
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Vinson,Stephen Lee (Vicki): (FE) (WA) 08/22/54. Trans. From Pen. Conf., 07 . MS Meth. Senior
Services, 07- . P. O. Box 1567, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 844-8977 x207 / (662) 842-8209 svinson@
mss.org.
Waddell,Charles E (Kathy): (FE) (WA) 05/01/54. PM-84; D-84; E-87; FC-87. Wesley Chapel-Oak
Grove, 77-79; Mt. Olive-Ovett, 79-82; Candler School of Theology, 82-85; Hattiesburg, Oak Grove,
85-92; Forest Hill, 92-¬96; Collins-Eminence, 96-02; Columbus: Wesley, 02-03; Leave-Incapacity, 03-06;
Prentiss-Santee, 06-3/1/10; Incapacity Leave, 3/1/10-11; Concord, 11- ; Enterprize, 11- . PO Box 155,
Enterprise, MS 39330. / (601) 659-0700 cewchuck@aol.com.
Wages,Cecil Jerry (Kay): (RL) (WA) 11/28/38. Retired, 11/28/10. Tutwiller Parish, 01- ;Webb-Sumner,
00- . 103 Acorn Ln, Batesville, MS 38606. (662) 563-5860 / (662) 563-5860 wageskc@yahoo.com.
Waits,James Leggett (Fentress): (RE) (WA) 12/11/35. Retired. ,, . / (404) 378-5999 .
Walker,Marjorie: (FE) (AA) 04/12/60. PM-1990; D-1986; E-1990; FC-1990. Student, Gammon
Seminary, 84-87; Jackson, Aldersgate, 87-89; Kynett/ Pilgrim 89-91. Lampton-New Zion, 91-93;
Pascagoula-Gautier, 93-95; Wesley¬Barlow, 95-96; Maxwell AFB, 96-99; VA Medical Center, 99-2000;
Waynesboro Circuit, 2000-2002; Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel / WF MVSU, 02-11; Oxford: Burns/Hammitt
Hill, 11-13; Grenada: Vincent, 13-; Welsey Fdn (HCC-Grenada), 13- . 212 Union Street Grenada, MS
38901. (662) 307-9017/ (662) 299-1433 shalommwalker4@yahoo.com.
Walker,Rogers: (RE) (AA) 02/03/20. Retired. PO Box 1591, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 844-1091 /
(662) 844-1091 .
Wallace,James Larry (Sally): (FL) (WA) 06/23/48. Tishomingo: First, 04-05; Wheeler-Meadow Creek,
05-06; Pisgah, 06-13, Bude, 13-. 3459 Hwy 184 East Bude, MS 39630. (601) 384-5695/ (601) 395-1556
lwal@cableone.net.
Wallace,Jonathan Darrell (Jessica): (FE) (WA) 09/28/81. PE-07; FE-10. Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights
(Assoc), 07-12; Petal, 12-13; Getwell Road, 13-. 3218 Peachtree Southaven, MS 38671. (601) 466-3818
Wallace,Raiford Payne Jr (Gatha): (RE) (WA) 07/14/37. Retired. P.O. Box 26, Baldwyn, MS 38824.
/ (662) 365-5104 raifordwallace@att.net.
Wallace,William Lynn Jr (Ida): (RE) (WA) 10/21/21. Retired. 405 Manchester, New Albany, MS
38652. (662) 534-5972 / (662) 534-5972 .
Walter,Donald E (Patricia): (RE) (WA) 10/12/28. Retired. 916 Woodbridge Cr, Dilworth, MN 56529.
/ (218) 287-5370 donpatd98@cableone.net.
Ward,Charles Patrick (Sarah): (FL) (WA) 05/05/82. Oxford: The Orchard (SY), 07-08 ; Oxford: The
Orchard (FL), 08- . 85 Highway 334, Oxford, MS 38655. / (662) 255-8585 theorchardoxford@gmail.
com.
Ward,Eddie Eugene (Emma Sue): (PL) (AA) 05/26/54. Lambert Circuit, 97-2003; Trinity, 03. PO Box
1281, University, MS 38677. / (662) 234-3016 eddie_ward@bellsouth.net.
Ward,Emma Sue (Eddie Eugene): (PL) (AA) 01/24/60. Lambert Circuit, 97-2003; Trinity, 03 POB
1281, University, MS 38677. / (662) 234-3016 rev.emmaward@gmail.com.
Ware,Clint Edward (Cheri Ann): (FE) (WA) 05/22/71. PE 00. FC-02. Americus Parish: CrossroadsRefuge, 2000-2003; Hattiesburg: Main Street, 03-06; Avon-Glen Allen, 06-08; Clinton: First (Assoc),
08-13; Pascagoula: Eastlawn, 13-. 2502 Ingalls Ave Pascagoula, MS 39567. (601) 850-7568 clint.cheri@
yahoo.com.
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Ware, Dexter: (FL). Gloster, 8/1/12-. PO Box 157 Gloster, MS 39638
Warren,Gilman DeWayne (Carol Diann): (FE) (WA) 12/30/68. PE 06; E-09, FC-09. North Bend-New
Hope, 2000-04; US Army, 04-05; Noxapator, 05-08; Shuqualak-Macedonia, 08-11; Cleveland Charge,
11- . 9642 HWY 495, South Dekalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-4550 / (601) 743-4550 kchsht11@hotmail.
com.
Washburn,Sammy Joe (Linda): (RA) (WA) 07/31/50. AM 97. Tippah Circuit, 86-89, Smithville
89-2001; Mooreville, 01-13; Becker-Greenbrier, 13- . 213 Winchester Drive Amory, MS 38821. (662)
597-2073/(662) 213-9871. sjw144@gmail.com.
Watson,Douglas Monroe (Diane Lynn): (FE) (WA) 12/07/66. PM 94; D 94; E 00; FC 00. Batesville,
First Associate, 93-94; Mentorum, 94-97; Pachuta, 97-99; Moss Point: Big Point-Wilson Springs, 99-02;
Moss Point: Big Point-Red Hill, 02-03; Independence-Hebron, 03-07; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 07- 08;
Family Leave, 6/8/08-09; Burns-Gasque Chapel - Pleasant Hill (3/4 time), 09- . 404 Briars Bend, Brandon,
MS 39042. / dwatson631@comcast.net.
Watson,Todd Owen (): (FE) (WA) 03/24/65. PE 06; E-09; FC-09. Jackson: Wells Memorial, 05-06;
Jackson: Wells Memorial/Clinton: St. John, 06-. 749 Willaneel Dr, Jackson, MS 39204. (601) 353-0658
/ (601) 942-3690 toddwatson@wellschurch.org.
Watts,Everette Ray : (RE) (WA) 02/03/26. Retired. Jackson: Emmanuel-Everett, 91- . 401 Garden Park
Cove, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 372-9424 / (769) 251-0359 mwatts3939@aol.com.
Watts, Linda Jane: (PD) Center For Ministry, 13-. 35 Moss Woods Place Madison, MS 39110. (601)
853-8660/ (601) 613-1954
Wax,Benjamin (Hilda Marie): (FE) (AA) 12/07/42. OT-1970; D; 1970; E-1972; FC-1972. Ailesville,
65-66; Not Listed, 66-67; Indianola-Rasberry, 67-69; Columbus Circuit, 69-76; Aberdeen: St. Peter, 76.
60536 Smithville Rd, Smithville, MS 38870. / (662) 651-4556 sandrapeoples@yahoo.com.
Way,Joseph C (Ruth): (RE) (WA) 06/24/34. Retired. 3315 Parker Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628. / (512)
869-6507 jandrway@suddenlink.net.
Weaver,Betty (Phillips): (FL) (WA) 07/18/48. Gulfport: Trinity (Assoc), 06-11; Ocean Springs: St.
Paul (Assoc), 11- . P. O. Box 909, Ocean Springs, MS 39566. (228) 875-5701 / (228) 875-1163 betty@
stpaulos.org.
Webb,Robert Steven (Sheila): (FL) (WA) 04/03/66. Mount Olive (Jones County) / Ovett, 02-05;
Wayne Haven, 05-07; Williamsburg, 07-11; Cooper’s Chapel, 11-12; Rials Creek, 12- . 185 Rials Creek
Road, Mendenhall, MS 39114. / rowebb16@bellsouth.net.
Webster,Carolyn Fulgham (H Wayne): (FD) (WA) 09/27/49. D-97; FC-97. Vicksburg: Crawford
Street, 97-2000; Edwards St. Fellowship, 2000-2003; Faith Junction, 03-05; Sartinville, 05-08; Summit,
08-13 ; Brookhaven District (Staff), 10-13 ; Wesley Fdn (Dir) SWCC, 11-; Brookhaven: Kynett, 10/1/12-.
422 Perkins Drive, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 818-0344 / (601) 823-0499 carolynwebster@rocketmail.com.
Webster,H Wayne (Carolyn Fulgham): (FE) (WA) 05/02/49. PM-1979; D-1979; E-1981; FC-1981.
Seminary, Candler School of Theology, 78-80; Oxford, South, 80-81; Coffeeville, 81-85; Associate,
Starkville, First, 85-88; Olive Branch, 88-93; Meridian, Poplar Springs Drive, 93-97; Vicksburg, Crawford
Street, 97-2000; Laurel: First, 00-05; Brookhaven: First, 05-12; Bookhaven 12- . 422 Perkins Drive,
Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 833-3519 / (601) 833-2429 revwwebster@gmail.com.
Weddle,Owen Ainsworth: (PE) (WA) . Central (Assoc), 12-13; Brandon: First (Assoc), 13-. 326 West
Wood Place Brandon, MS 39042 (662) 648-9226 owenx530@gmail.com.
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Whatley,Milton Thomas (Cindy): (FE) (WA) 10/09/54. PM-83; D-83; E-86; FC-86. Eupora Circuit,
79-81; Seminary, Memphis Theological Semi¬nary, 81-84; Oxford, North, 81-84; Carrollton, 84-86;
Shaw-Delta State University Wesley Foundation, 86-88, Avon-Glen Allen, 88-89; Moorhead¬Sunflower,
89-91; Prentiss, 91-94; Gaines Chapel/Mt. Carmel, 94-96; Bay Springs/Sylvarena, 96-00; Forest: First,
00-03; Shannon, 03-05; Greenville: Grace, 05-07; Jackson: Epworth, 07-08; Greenfield, 07- ; Puckett,
08-09; Holly Springs: First, 09-13; Pontotoc: First, 13- . PO Box 308 Pontotoc, MS 38863. (601) 4055488 whynot187@yahoo.com.
White,Creighton Delon (Catrina): (FE) (WA) 03/21/63. PE-08. Pelahatchie-Gulde, 99-04; New
Albany: Calvary, 04-11; Coy-Stallo, 11- . 10101 CR 791, Preston, MS 39354. (662) 534-5144 / (601)
677-9563 cdwhite_39145@yahoo.com.
White,David Franklin: (FE) (WA) 07/31/55. Leave-Voluntary, 01/01/96-02; Candler, 02-05, Austin
Presbyterin Theological Seminary, 05- . Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 100 E. 27th Street,
Austin, TX 78705. (512) 404-4839 / dwhite@austinseminary.edu.
White,Gilbert Edwin (Sharon): (FE) (WA) 10/12/51. PE-2004: E-2007; FC-2007; Americus Parish:
Pleasant Hill-Salem -12; Wisonsin Conf, 12-. 7427 W Elm Street, Webster, WI 54893. (715) 416-2977
/ gewhitenavy@yahoo.com.
White, Harold Claude (Donna): (FE) (WA) 11/19/51. PM-97; D-97; E-2000; FC-2000. Spring Ridge,
98-2003; Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial, 03-06; Richland, 06-07; Madison: St. Matthew’s (Assoc), 07-11;
Magee: First, 11-13; Fannin, 13- . 1635 Cleary Road Florence, MS 39073. (601) 382-2322 crispycritter65@gmail.com.
White,Justin Warren: (FE) (WA) 01/18/84. PD-10. Nanih Waiya, 10-11; Starkville District (Staff),
10-11; Jackson: Wells Memorial (Assoc), 11- . 4523 Kings Hwy, Jackson, MS 39206. (601) 353-0658 /
dawgwhite2@gmail.com.
White,Kenneth Leon (Kim): (PL) (WA) 03/08/65. Longtown-Pleasant Grove, 02-05; Pleasant Grove,
05. 5212 Lyles Rd, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 562-9199 / (662) 562-9199 kkwhite@bellsouth.net.
White,Larry Gene (Debbie): (FE) (WA) 01/02/55. PM-1984; D-1984; E-1986; FC-1986. Seminary,
Asbury Theological Seminary, 82-84; Louise-Silver City, 84-87; New Hope-Sweetwater, 87-90; Antioch,
90-94; Escatawpa, 94-02; Wiggins: First, 02-12; Lucedale: First, 12-. PO Box 845, Lucedale, MS 39452.
(601) 947-8132 / (601) 947-8448 larry@lucedalefumc.com.
White,Victoria Leigh (): (FE) (WA) 02/16/58. PM-1985; D-1985; E. 1988; FC-1988. Seminary,
Vanderbilt, 83-86; Minister of Youth And Education. New Albany, First, 86-89; Wesley Foundation,
Delta State University and Boyle, 89-95; Ruleville, 95-99; Tylertown, 99-.04; Byhalia-Fountainhead,
05-07; Greenwood District, 07-11; Senatobia District (Co), 10-11; East Jackson District, 11- . 860 E River
Place Ste 101, Jackson, MS 39202. (601) 944-0776 / (601) 957-3868 wviwht@aol.com.
Whited,Linda Robinson (Jim): (FD) (WA) 02/25/48. D-97; FC-97. Retired. 548 McMurray Drive,
Nashville, TN 37211. (615) 749-6414 / (615) 833-5034 whiteds2@comcast.net.
Whiteside,Hugh Smith (Vivian): (RE) (WA) 01/12/18. Retired. 947 Church (South), Louisville, MS
39339. / (662) 773-6115 .
Whiteside,Robert E (Sallie): (RE) (WA) 10/15/39. Retired. 1040 Robindale Road, Starkville, MS
39759. / (662) 323-6154 bobnsallie@bellsouth.net.
Whitley,Clifton Reive Jr (Zetta): (RE) (AA) 04/12/33. Retired. 20385 Egypt Rd, Aberdeen, MS 39730.
(662) 369-4581 / (662) 369-4581 .
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Whitlock,Mont Dale (Annette): (RE) (WA) 10/17/35. Retired; Guntown-Pleasant Valley, 12-. 4488
Union Ave., Nettleton, MS 38858. (662) 963-3850 / (662) 963-3850 dalewhitlock@bellsouth.net.
Whitt,Sue Yeager (Jerry): (RE) (WA) 07/18/43. Retired. 355 Alexander St., Memphis, TN 38111. /
suewhitt64@comcast.net.
Wicker,William H (): (RE) (WA) 01/11/30. Retired. 18 Nancy Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. / (601)
408-2774 .
Wilburn,Danny (Sandra): (PL) (WA) 03/18/67. Beldon, 06- P. O. Box 66, Belden, MS 38826. (662)
840-6900 / (662) 840-6900 dannsan@nexband.com.
Wilburn,Rex Alan (Pam): (FE) (WA) 04/11/62. PM 96; D 96; FC-99; E-99. Salem/Union Hill,
97-2001; Bruce, 01-13; Houston: First, 13-. 106 Hillcrest Drive Houston, MS 38851. (662) 631-5005/
(662) 983-0574
Wildmon,Donald E (Lynda): (RE) (WA) 01/18/38. Retired. 1208 Zentwood Rd, Tupelo, MS 38801.
(662) 844-5036 / (662) 844-4677 .
Wilkerson,Jesse Glen (Claire): (RE) (WA) 11/05/41. Retired. 4204 Worthington Drive, Rogers, AR
72758. / (828) 456-2063 .
Wilkerson,William Henry (Ashley): (FE) (WA) 05/24/77. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Ocean Springs: St.
Paul, 04-07, Benton/Midway, 07- . P O Box 29, Benton, MS 39039. (662) 673-9781 / (662) 673-2697
willpower125@hotmail.com.
Wilkes,Waid Carroll (Beverly): (RE) (WA) 09/15/38. Retired. 8888 Bellridge, Olive Branch, MS
38654. (662) 890-5650 / (662) 890-5650 beverlywilkes@gmail.com.
Wilkinson,Larry Davis Sr (Elizabeth): (RA) (WA) 10/15/48. Retired, 11. Cokers Chapel, 11- . 967
Bonita Dr, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 679-8806 / (601) 485-4264 daveywilk@comcast.net.
Williams,Ada Clay : (FE) (AA) 12/07/49. PE-06. FE-10. Oktibbeha-Clay Parish, 03-06; Winona:
Haven-Carrolton:Vincent, 06- . P O Box 562, Winona, MS 38967. (662) 283-4864 / (662) 283-6229
acwms1949@yahoo.com.
Williams, Annie: (PL). Winona: Haven-Carrollton: Vincent, 13-. PO Box 330 Goodman, MS 39079.
(662) 472-2756/ (662) 417-8040.
Williams,Donald Boyd (Jorene): (RE) (WA) 02/27/36. Retired; Vicksburg: Porters Chapel, 13-. 250
Pimlico Drive Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 572-7484. jorenedon@comcast.net.
Williams, Donnie: (PL). Oxford: East, 13- .16 CR 472 Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 202-7603
Williams,J Ron (Betty ): (RE) (WA) 05/10/37. Retired. 612 Meadowlane Dr, Aberdeen, MS 39730.
(662) 319-6597 / (662) 319-6597 .
Williams,James Alexander Jr (Betty Bell): (RE) (WA) 06/25/47. Retired. 1573 Dupont Harts Chapel
Rd, Poplarville, MS 39470. / (601) 403-9797 .
Williams,John Allen Jr (): (PL) () . Beaumont: Bolton Chapel, 11-. PO Box 48, Beaumont, MS 39428.
/ (601) 784-3727 jawilliams1971@gmail.com.
Williams,Kristen Ruth ( ): (FE) (WA) 12/21/73. PM-98; D,98. Buckatunna / State Line, 99-2001;
Gulfport: Trinity, 2001-2003; University of Mississippi, 03-08 : Inspirations Outpatient Counceling Ctr.,
286
07-09; Thresholds Counceling and Consulting, 09- . 1801 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite A, Jackson, MS
39216. (601) 573-8642 / ruachbi@aol.com.
Williams,Leslie Keith (Beverly): (FE) (WA) 01/22/61. PM-1986; D-1986; E-1989; FC-1989.
Mathiston, 81-84; Candler School of Theology, 84-87; Maben 87-89; Columbus, St. Stephen, 89-91;
West Webster Parish/ Wood College, 91¬94; Maben, 94-98; New Hope, 98-2000; Pontotoc: Fairview/
Robbs, 00-06; Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs, 06-07; Chapel Hill, 07-08; Myrtle.Ebenezer, 08-10;
Baldwyn: First, 10-13; Aberdeen: First, 13- . PO Box 93 Aberdeen, MS 39730 (662) 369-7519/ (662)
296-5198. lkw1us@yahoo.com.
Williams,Linda Lindsey (): (PL) (AA) . Jackson: Anderson (Assoc), 10- . 610 Oak Park Circle, Pearl,
MS 39208. (601) 664-5260 / (601) 932-3767 LLindseyWms@att.net.
Williams,Martha Marie Coffee (): (FE) (AA) 11/24/51. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Louisville: Wesley, 00-05;
John Wesley-Walden Chapel, 05-; Wesley Fdn. HCC, 06-09; Meridian: St. Paul-St. Elizabeth, 09- . 1612
15th Street, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 553-0663 / (601) 553-0663 marthacoffee707277@yahoo.com.
Williams,Richard C (Janice F): (AM) (WA) 05/20/55. AM 02. Desoto Charge, 93-98; Coker’s Chapel,
98-2000; Rials Creek, 2000-02; Concord / Enterprise, 02-05; DeKalb-Union, 05-10; Americus Parish:
Crossroads-Refuge, 10-11; Pleasant Hill, 11- . 5025 Zero Road, Meridian, MS 39301. / rcwhogan@
yahoo.com.
Williams,Rick (Marian): (FE) (WA) 06/14/55. PM-95; D-95; E-98; FC-98. Greenleaf/Palestine, 95-99;
Southaven: Faith, 99-04; Lifespring. 8914 Greenbrook Parkway, Southaven, MS 38671. (662) 393-7973
/ rick.lifespring@gmail.com.
Williams,Sam Kelly (Janice): (RE) (WA) 07/05/39. Retired. 713 CR 505, Stephenville, TX 76401.
(254) 968-4193 / (254) 965-2993 shrink@our-town.com.
Williams,Terry (Helen J): (PL) (AA) 08/06/66. Georgeville, 08- . 100 Hodges Drive, Greenwood, MS
38930. (662) 299-1526 / (662) 455-7839 helenterry1@yahoo.com.
Williams,Theodore Roosevelt Jr: (RA) (AA) 02/17/41. AM 08. Retired. PO Box 444, Gulfport, MS
39502. (228) 452-7105 / (228) 864-4299 TRWilliams217@aol.com.
Williams,Willie (Renee): (PL) (AA) 11/04/55. Barwick/Tillman, 98-2002; Rollins, 02. PO Box 622,
Webb, MS 38966. / (662) 375-8325 willierenee@bellsouth.net.
Williamson,Jerry Monroe (Ruth Elaine): (RE) (WA) 01/02/32. Retired. Madden, 98- . PO Box 35,
Madden, MS 39109. / (601) 298-0864 .
Williamson,John Cecil (Julie): (RE) (WA) 11/16/31. Retired. 210 Woodlawn Rd, Starkville, MS
39759. (662) 323-7857 / (662) 323-6689 .
Williamson,Stirman L (Barbara): (RL) (WA) . Retired. Antioch-Pine Grove, 11- . 440 Merigold Drive,
d’Iberville, MS 39540. / (228) 392-6319 stirman@bellsouth.net.
Willis,William Edward (Allyson): (FD) (WA) 12/23/68. FD 05. Tupelo: The Orchard Associate, 200004; Wesley Foundation DSU, 04-10; Wesley Fdn. Ole Miss, 10- . P O Box 755, Oxford, MS 38652. /
wesley904@hotmail.com.
Willoughby,David James (Joan Carolyn): (RE) (WA) 12/13/47. PM-74; D-74; E-77; FC-77. Retired.
110 Crimson Ln, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 824-2975 dwill47@bellsouth.net.
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Wilson,David Brooks (Nan): (FL) (WA) 10/27/50. Retired; Prentiss-Santee, 13-; Williamsburg-Lone
Star, 113-. 220 Yates Road, Collins, MS 39428. (601) 765-8741 revdavidbwilson@gmail.com.
Wilson,Earl III (Camilla): (FE) (AA) 06/11/71. PE 05. E-07; FC-07; Jackson: Anderson (Assoc),
05-10; US Navy (Chaplain), 10- . 311 Neville Circle, Oceanside, CA 92058. (760) 725-4954 / (601)
862-0263 pearlie9@hotmail.com.
Wilson,Jacob Dale (Margaret): (FE) (WA) 08/30/82. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Alta Woods
(Assoc), 08- ; Byram: New Covenant, 09-12; Duke Divinity School (Student), 12- . 204 Bordeaux,
Clinton, MS 39056. / pastorjakewilson@gmail.com.
Wilson,Jerome (LaTanya): (PL) (AA) 12/08/61. Starkville: Rock Hill, 07- . 409 Airline Rd.,
Columbus, MS 39702. / (662) 328-6395 jaroe333@yahoo.com.
Wimberley,Audrey Rebecca (): (RD) (WA) 04/15/40. Retired. 2704 Brumbaugh Rd, Ocean Springs,
MS 39564-5403. / arwimberley@aol.com.
Windham,Sarah Faye (Edwin): (FL) (WA) 02/15/56. Lake Charge, 00-07; Mamie C. Weaver, 07-09;
Wayne Haven, 07-10; Providence, 09-10; West Point; Christ, 10-12; Columbus: New Hope, 12- . 1230
Oak Drive, West Point, MS 39773. / (662) 492-8966 eswindham@bellsouth.net.
Winstead,Henry Gladstone Jr (Anne): (RE) (WA) 07/30/37. Retired. 13 Dornach St, Hattiesburg, MS
39401. / (601) 584-9412 henry_winstead@comcast.net.
Winstead,Roy Allen (Wilma): (RE) (WA) 06/06/35. Retired. 155 Forest Ridge Drive, Brandon, MS
39042. (601) 824-7721 / alwilbrandon@bellsouth.net.
Wiygul,Glyn Owen (Martha): (RE) (WA) 06/07/29. Retired. 201 Pierce Town Rd, Fulton, MS 38843.
(662) 862-4668 / (662) 862-4668 .
Wiygul,James Hershel (Faye): (RE) (WA) 12/31/27. Retired. 1411 Pinecrest Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804.
(662) 680-4710 / (662) 680-4710 .
Wood,John Calvin (Gail): (RA) (WA) 03/02/39. Retired. 868 Anding/Oil City Rd, Bentonia, MS
39040. / (662) 755-8329 wude76@gmail.com.
Wood,Ruth Mayhew (): (RE) (WA) 08/10/25. Retired. 620 Washington St, Booneville, MS 38829.
(662) 728-3769 / (662) 728-3769 .
Woodall, Diane L.: (PL) Summit, 13-. 352 Freeman Rd SW Summit, MS 39666. (601) 657-5566/
(601) 870-0196
Woodall,Edward Eugene Jr (Rosemary Johnson): (RE) (WA) 07/16/40. Retired. 111 Acorn Ln,
Batesville, MS 38606. (662) 563-4534 / (662) 563-3754 woodall03@bellsouth.net.
Woodard,Robert Thomas (Frances M): (RE) (WA) 12/28/31. Retired. 715 Greensboro St, Starkville,
MS 39759. / (662) 323-6391 .
Woodard,Susan Lee (): (FE) (WA) 06/04/60. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Seminary, Drew,
83-86; Pope Charge, 86-90. Wesson, 90¬93; Family Leave, 93-94; ACCOM Staff, 95-01; Alpha Project,
01; Pacifica Institute (Student), 12-. 1000 E Hickory St, Ellisville, MS 39437. / (601) 213-0453 woodard201@comcast.net.
Woodrick,Herbert Lavelle (Patricia ): (RE) (WA) 03/27/30. Retired. PO Box 146, Philadelphia, MS
39350. (601) 656-8946 / (601) 656-8946 Patandlw146@yahoo.com.
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Woodrick,James Rayford Sr (Rosa Ann): (RE) (WA) 05/30/35. Retired. Sharon, 11- . 353 W Oak Leaf
Ct, Ridgeland, MS 39157. / (601) 206-1443 jrayfordw@att.net.
Woodward,Jack Little (Nelda): (RE) (WA) 03/07/29. Retired. 5850 Kings Pl, Jackson, MS 39211. /
(601) 957-0203 woodwjl@comcast.net.
Wooten,Earl Jack III (April): (FL) (WA) 03/31/62. Clearmont Harbor / Pearlington, 95-2001;
Buckatunna-Stte Line 2001-2003; Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge, 03-07; Ebenezer (Holmes)/
Lexington: First, 07-. 410 Spring Street, Lexington, MS 39095. (662) 834-1389 / (662) 834-2298 wooten4@bellsouth.net.
Wright,David Scott (Denise M): (FE) (WA) 08/27/69. PM-98; D-98; FE-2001. Enterprise, 96-99;
Benton / Midway, 99-2001; Byhalia-Fountainhead, 01-05; Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial, 05-11; Safe
Harbor, 11-13; Crystal Springs, 13- . 406 West Marion Ave Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (601) 892-3609/
(228) 218-4391 BroScott@clergy.net.
Yearber,Kevin Wilburn: (FE) (WA) 04/15/68. PE-09. Homewood-High Hill, 07-10; Boonville: Grace/
Thrasher, 10- . 100 Mimosa Dr., Booneville, MS 38829. / kwy@ms.metrocast.net.
Yeates,John Willie (Myra): (RE) (WA) 06/18/38. Retired. 2206 Finley Dr, Florence, AL 35630. (205)
760-4568 / (205) 670-0432 .
Yoo,Hongsik (Sunhee): (FE) (As A) 07/15/63. E 06, FC 06. Liberty, 03-07; Leave, 5/10/07-6/1/07;
Desoto, 07-11; Sumrall, 11- . PO Box 276, Sumrall, MS 39482. (601) 758-0075 / (601) 758-3993 hongsik63@yahoo.com.
Young,Charles Christopher (Rebecca Ann): (FE) (WA) 09/03/68. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995;
E-1995. Tupelo, First Associate, 92-95; Ellison-Pickens, 95-99; Longview-Adaton, 99-04; Columbus:
Wesley, 04-07; Vicksburg: Hawkins, 07-11; Oak Grove, 11- . 4915 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.
(601) 264-8850 / (601) 264-9715 chris@ogumc.com.
Young,David Ray (Belinda): (RE) (WA) 10/31/40. Retired . Kokomo, 08- . 341 Friendship Rd,
Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-1969 / (601) 736-2182 davbel@wildblue.net.
Young,J Daniel (Rebecca): (FE) (WA) 09/07/52. OT-1975; D-1975; E-1979; FC-1979. Student, 75-78;
Pontotoc, North, 78-79; South Tishomingo-Golden, 79-81; Student, Eden Seminary, 81-84; Chaplain,
Cardinal Glennor Memori¬al Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 85-98; Riley Hospital for Children, 98. 9161 Sea
Oats Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250. (317) 948-3888 / (317) 585-1449 jdyoung@clarian.org.
Young,Paul Winford Sr. (Laura N): (RE) (WA) 03/10/37. Retired. 40 Susannah Ct, Lake Junaluska,
NC 28745. / (828) 454-5301 laupau@bellsouth.net.
Young,Willie (): (RL) () . Retired; Elizabeth-Lauderdale/Pleasant Grove, 12-. PO Box 565, Quitman,
MS 39355. / (601) 776-2569 youngwillie72@yahoo.com.
Youngblood,Rebecca Carol (): (FE) (WA) 12/06/51. OT-1977; D-1977; E-1980; FC-1980. Seminary,
Candler School of Theology, 77-79; Associate, Greenwood, St. John’s, 79-83; Mt. Pleasant, 83-85;
Oxford, South, 85-86; Cleveland, First-Merigold, 86-92; DS, Vicksburg-West Jack¬son District, 92-98;
Sabbatical, 98-99; Hernando, 99-2001; Iliff Institute for Clergy/Laity, 01-04; Center For Ministry, 05.
1701 N. State St. PO Box 150041, Jackson, MS 39210. (601) 974-1488 / (601) 956-3532 rebecca@
centerforministry.com.
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B. Lay Members Of The Annual Conference
Members And/Or Reserve Members
Who Attended The 2013 Session
* Denotes those registered at Annual Conference
Brookhaven District
Equalizing Members
*Conference Lay Leader - Tim Crisler
*Dist Lay Leader – Sarah Lloyd
*Dist Lay Speaker – Tommie Hart
*Dist UMW President - Virginia
Dist UMM President -
Case
Dist UMY President – *Dist Young Adult (Age 18-30) – Abram Atchison
*Dist Youth (Age 12-17) – Terra
Lips
*Lisa Bozeman
*Deirdre Floyd
*Ora Franklin
*Laurie Lewis
*Mike Corban
Juanita Franklin
John Hudson
*Connie Felter
Laura Franklin
*Brad Johnson
Lay Members of Annual Conference
*Mallalieu – Harold Weeks
*Adams - James Laird
*McComb: Centenary – David Yarborough
Barlow Circuit – Sidney McClinton
*McComb: Pearl River Ave - Jewell Lovett
*Bethel - Jerri Wallace
*McComb: St. Paul – Paul Brock
*Brandon Bay / St. James – Steven Magee
*Meadville - Bo Gabbert
Bridgeville-New Hope – Reginald Welch
Monticello – Susan Martindale
Brookhaven: First - Charles Campbell
Mount Carmel – Mike Havard
*Brookhaven: Jackson Street – Susan Allen
*Mt Pleasant-Adams - Mary Trimble
Brookhaven: Kynett – Michael McNair
*Natchez: Grace – Bobby Harmon
*Bude – Jan Corban
*Natchez: Jefferson Street – Linda Grafton
*Columbia Circuit – Marion Ramey
*Natchez: Jefferson Street – Pam Middleton
*Columbia Valley-Hub Chapel - Bonnie
*Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston – Bonnie
Dillon
Bryant
*Columbia: First – Glenda Prillhart
* Natchez: St Johns - Vivian Toussaint
*Crystal Springs-Mt. Pleasant – Nick Hoda
*New Bethel / Oak Grove – Kelly Magee
*Crystal Springs: New Zion – Faye
*New Fork/Thirkield – Debra Harris
Catchings-Pickett
*New Fork/Thirkfield – Chris Cager
Ebenezer – Aimee Gilbert
New Hebron / Bethesda - Debbie Bush
Fayette-Community - Mary Everett
*New Hope Memorial - Veronica Harvey
Felder – Suzette Blanton
*Pisgah - Loretta Easley
Georgetown/Providence – Doris Pickett
*Pleasant Grove - Connie Ard
Gloster – Bill Adams
*Pleasant Valley-Zion Ridge – Haywood
Hazlehurst: First – Wayne Cameron
Crawford
*Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai – Terry Bridges
*Roxie - Nancy Freeman
Hopewell - Sue Fortenberry
*Saint Mary’s/Mount Salem – Mattie Jones
*Hopewell Mars Hill – Jane Jones
Sandy Hook - Angela McMullin
*Johnston Chapel – Diane Woodall
*Sartinville - Virginia Lambert
Kokomo – Betty Walley
*St. Paul - Albert Brown
*Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul – Joyce
Summit – William Harris
Stepney
*Sweetwater – Lisa Smith
Liberty - Cindy Edwards
*Tilton - Jewel Dunaway
*Lorman – Phillis Lewellyn
*Tylertown – Don Rushing
*Loyd Star: New Hope – Shirley Calcote
*Union Church - Ruthie Stampley
*Magnolia: First – Lem Mitchell
*Washington-Church Hill - Mac Blackwood
*Magnolia: St. James – Jackie Smith
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*Wesson: Decell Memorial – Stephanie
Duguid
*White Oak - John Crisler
Woodville-Macedonia - W.C. Reed
Equalizing Members
*Dist. Lay Leader - LaToya Redd
Dist Lay Speaker - Richard Henley
Dist. UMM President - Ira Kynerd
Dist. UMW President – Rachel Cowling
*Dist. UMY President - Mary Moffat
Dist. Young Person (age 18-30) *Dist. Youth (age 12-17) – Carmen Sanders
June Bragg
*Gay Huff
*Bob Matthews
*Martha Scarborough
*Melba Watkins
*Bobbye Carter
*Ed Jones
Duane O’Neil
*David Stotts
*Dessie Greer
*Flosie Jones
*Dorothy Redd
Sheary Swain
Jackson: St. Mark – Larry Swales
*Andrew Chapel - Bob Coy
*Kalem - Jean Harvey
Bellwether – James Maddirala
Lena – Kelly Langford
*Brandon: First - Martha Currie
*Lillian Circuit - Terry Bates
*Brandon: First – Darlene Dotherow
Lodebar – Chuck Welch
Brandon: The Pointe - Jason Greer
Lone Pine – Linda Rayner
*Brandon: The Pointe – Bobby Pace
*Madison - Bob Hughes
*Brandon: Trinity – Erma Redd
*Madison – Patsy McCarty
Braxton - Mable Everett
*Madison: St. Matthew’s - Janis Roberts
*Burns-Gasque Chapel-Pleasant Hill –
*Madison: St. Matthew’s – Micki Barnhill
Brandy Richardson
*Madison: St. Matthew’s – Melissa
Canton - Alice Scott
Grantham
Canton: First - Belinda Roark
*Magee: First - Roy Montz
Carthage: First - H. V. Neal
*Mendenhall - Rita Johnson
*Carthage: Greenwood Chapel - Marjorie
*Monterey – Beth Smira
Smith
*Morton: First – Dianne Herring
Conway - Shelia Evans
Morton: Christian Banner - Robert
*Crossgates - Sheri Blankenship
Jennings
*Crossgates – Jorge Navarrete
Morton: New Chapel – Katie Nickson
*Drakes – Doug Hiser
*Mount Pleasant - Willie Myers
*Evergreen - Chan Smith
*Mountain Ridge - Richard Gibson
*Fannin - Carol Tubbs
Pearl: First – Richard Ellis
*Florence: Marvin – David Martin
*Pearl: McLaurin Heights – Debbie Russell
*Forest – Rhett Mitchell
*Pelahatchie: First/Gulde – Bob Phillips
Forest Charge (Sherman Hill)– Annie
*Pelahatchie: Little Zion – Shemecka
Curry
Johnson
*Freeny-Sabastopol - Beth Alford
Raleigh-Unity – Mary Edmond
Green Grove – Mae Rankin
*Rials Creek - Marlene Welch
*Greenfield - Billy Manning
*Richland – Linda McLendon
*Greer Chapel – Josette Moore
*Ridgeland: First – Peggy Sorrell
*Harrisville - Bernice Rice
*Sharon – Jim Woodrick
High Hill/Carr – Barney Finch
*Shiloh – Gene Miller
*Holly Bush – Warren McKay
*Singleton - Marilyn Freeny
*Homewood - Janice Burt
St. James – Arlesha Trigg
*Jackson: Christ - Nancy Lockhart
Taylorsville: First/Bethel – Conrad
*Jackson: Christ – Bennie Daniels
Robertson
*Jackson: Christ – Nancy McGuire
*Walnut Grove - Marcie Phillips
*Jackson: Christ – Buddy Noblin
*Wesleyanna – Kathleen Clark
*Jackson: St. Mark – Dana Grant
*Jackson: St. Mark – Christy Jones
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Greenwood District
Equalizing Members
* Dist Lay Leader - John McClay
*Dist UMY President – Chaquana Long
*Dist Lay Speaker – Ann Gray
*Dist Youth (Age 12-17) – Jesse Potter
*Dist UMW President – Jeanette Moore
*Dist Young Adult (18-30) – John Kountz
*Dist UMM President - Tommy Barrett
*Jason Adding
*Scott Crawford
*Linda Malone
*Cindy Sturdivant
*Charles Branch
*Vera Latham
*Luella McClay
*Meril Thomas
*Richard Cousino
*Stephen Ludlam
*Earnestine Preston
*Annie Williams
*Hollandale - Robert Burford
Acona-Black Hawk-Enon – Gary Phillips
*Indianola: Christ – Debra Johnson
*Avon-Glen Allan – Danny New
*Indianola: First - Turner Arant
*Barlow – Hubert Fleming
*Indianola: First - Russell Black
*Barwick – Carl Morris
*Indianola: First – Robert Sledge
*Belzoni Circuit – Matilda Burns
*Indianola: Rasberry - Sterling Smith
*Belzoni: First – Rick Campbell
*Inverness-Isola - Jim Sibley
Benoit-Pace - Dale Ward
*Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel – Lloyd Porchia
Binford Chapel - Leroy Nash
*John Wesley-Walden Chapel – Deneace
*Boyle-Linn – Shirley Turner
Glover
*Carrollton – Linda McGregor
*Kilmichael Parish – Barbara Johnson
Chapel Hill - Mike Newsom
*Leland - Mark Weaver
*Cleveland: First – ElizaBeth Beckham
*Lexington: First – Pam Hooker
*Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel –
*Martin Grove - Perryman Wright, Sr.
Melba Washington
Merigold – Monica Parker
*Columbiana-Midway - Cathey Curtis
*Minter City - Hal Pleasants
*Drew – Fletcher Clark
Moorhead-Sunflower – Skipper Dodd
*Durant: First-West – Sara Starns
Mound Bayou: Wesley – Jessie Lowry
Ebenezer (Holmes) - Webb OReilly
*Poplar Springs-Good Hope - Bernell
*Ebenezer: Mt. Zion - Carol Anderson
Saffold
*Epworth - Frances Hodges
*Rollins - Hull Franklin
*Galilee Treadwell - Sallie Rule
*Rosedale-Gunnison – Anna Caffrey
Georgeville – Kenny Wade
*Ruleville Circuit – Quintavious Potts
*Glendora - Sykes Sturdivant
*Ruleville: First – Ronald Terrell
*Goodman - Joy Donald
*Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion - Hazel
*Greenville: First - Conrad Longfellow
Dorris
Greenville: Grace – Elva King
Shaw - Sarah Tapley
*Greenville: Revels - Mary Ann Govan
Sidon – Basil King
*Greenville: Trinity - Jack McNeil
*Spring Grove-Rocky Hill – Sarah Sasnett
*Greenwood: Decell – Ollie Dillard
Spring Hill – Dorice Buchanan
*Greenwood: First-Valley Hill - Robert
*Union Memorial – Wilma Edwards
McBryde
Vaiden - James Alford
*Greenwood: St. John’s - Tom Flanagan
*Vaiden: Haven – Naomi Smith
Greenwood: Wesley - Regina Lucas
*Winona: Moore Memorial-New Hope –
*Grenada: First – Renee Geiger
Stan Gilbert
*Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs – Paul Reese
*Winona:Haven-Carrollton:Vincent – Tela
*Grenada: Vincent – DeNondrea Sims
Collins
*Holcomb – Donna Cummings
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Equalizing Members
*Dist Lay Leader – Dwight Yates
Dist UMY President –
*Dist Lay Speaker - Ryan Grayson
Dist Youth (12-17) –
*Dist UMW President – Jimmie Jones
Dist Young Adult (18-30) – James Nelson
*Dist UMM President – Marvin Strahan
*Trista Boudreaux
*Erin Hicks
*James McCay
*Brenda Wilkerson
*Mildred Calbert
*Lisa Hicks
Jolene Page
*Curtis Dixon
*Leslie Horton
*Mary Still
*Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights - Rebecca
Diaconal Minister – Mollie Vickery
Grantham
*Diaconal Minister - Edgar Walker
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Lee Anne
Home Missioner – Michael Vickery
Venable
*Antioch - Douglas Walters
*Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Fred Fisher
*Asbury - Dawson Wilkerson
*Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights- Dawn
Bassfield – Lindsey Jackson
Beam
*Batson – Margaret Miller
*Hattiesburg: St. Johns – Shirley Anderson
*Bay Springs Circuit - Marcelean Arrington
*Hattiesburg: St. Paul – Joann Wynn
*Bay Springs-Holders – Haskins
Hebron - Melanie Wedgeworth
Montgomery
Hebron (Wayne Cty) - Margie Moseley
*Beaumont: Bolton Chapel – Ronnie
*Heidelberg – Dennis Herrington
Rankins
*Hickory Grove - Doug Miller
Buckatunna – Janis Mason
*Laurel: First – Suellen Furlow
Carson-Goodhope – Darlene Terrell
*Laurel: Franklin – Ed Kissinger
*Cedar Grove-Sylvarena - Bobbie Britt
Laurel: Kingston - Jimmie Weems
Chapel Hill - Deborah McFarland
*Laurel: Mallalieu - Anthony Lockhart
*Clara – Mike Britton
*Laurel: St. Paul - Grace Amos
*Collins – Larry Robinson
*Laurel: West Laurel – Kelly Tucker
*Dixie - Robert Stokes
*Louin-Read’s Chapel – George Wilson
*Dudley Chapel – Debra Evers
*Lumberton Circuit - Henry Collins
*Ellisville: First – Gary Suddith
*McLain – Charles Pope
*Eminence – Angela Dossett
*McLain Circuit - Vickie Moody
*Fairfield - James Buckhaults
McLaurin – Patricia Rogers
Gitano – Roberta Scott
Mize – Chuck Carter
*Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel – Eleanor
Montrose-Garlandville - Elaine Beatty
Goins
*Moselle - Beth Hodges
*Hattiesburg: Court Street – Laura
*Mount Olive – Randy Williams
Goodwin-Wright
*Mount Olive (Jones County) – David
*Hattiesburg: Glendale - Erskine Pou
Senholtz
Hattiesburg: Grandview - Wayne Sharp
*Mount Olive: St. James - Alice Magee
*Hattiesburg: Heritage - Jane Hudson
*Mount Zion – Jenny Graves
*Hattiesburg: Heritage - Jack Ramsey
*New Augusta-Beaumont – Fred Roman
*Hattiesburg: Heritage – Lydia Mitchell
*Oak Grove – Wally Wesley
Hattiesburg: Main Street - Debbie
Ovett - Peter Dennis
Hammack
*Paulding – Ella Jones
*Hattiesburg: Main Street - Alice Provost*Petal – Chris Adams
alt
*Philadelphia - Sherman Livingston
*Hattiesburg: Main Street – Ron Reid
Pleasant Grove – Laurie McGraw
*Hattiesburg: Main Street – Gene Smith
*Pleasant Valley - Gloria Pugh
*Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights - Diane
*Prentiss-Santee - Patricia Sessions
Fisher
*Providence – Rhonda Long
*Purvis-Talowah - Alvin Adams
*Richton - Marcus Stennett
*Sand Hill – Jannis Smith
Sandersville *Seminary – Erline Lips
Soules Chapel State Line – Linda Lucas
Stringer-Old Bay Springs – Sue Sherman
*Sumrall – Missy Kelly
*Wayne County Circuit – Paula Smith
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*Wayne Haven – Alison King
*Waynesboro: First - George Alsworth
*Waynesboro: Frostbridge – Debra Bender
*Waynesboro: Mt. Zion/Pleasant Ridge Brenda Mosley
*Wesley Chapel - Jacqueline Evans
Wesley Fdn USM –
*Williamsburg-Lone Star - Jackie Worthy
Winchester – Alison King
Meridian District
Equalizing Members
*Dist Lay Leader- Kiah Hitt
*Dist UMY President – Shyeim Yates
*Dist Lay Speaker - Sarah King
*Dist Youth (12-17) – Shawn Arrington
*Dist UMM President – Larry Harms
*Dist Young Adult (18-30) – Torey Parker
*Dist UMW President - Frances Gail Jones
*Hope Cooley
*Elaine Herber
*Preston Jones
*Terry Roberts
*Mary Welch
*Buddy Cox
Elaine Herber
*Sidney Luvene
*Raleigh Keeton, Jr.
*Janice Williamson
*Ginger Grissom
*Mike Hollingsworth
*Maxine Richardson
*Connie Walters
*Meridian Parish – Cecil Scarborough
Diaconal Minister – Pat Fielder
*Meridian: Bonita - Michael Jonas
Diaconal Minister – Freida Morris
*Meridian: Central – Lawrence Mason
Diaconal Minister – Diane Wood
*Meridian: Central – Jane Massey
*Andrew Chapel – Howard Trawick
*Meridian: Central – Sabrina Williams
*Bethel - Mary Rutherford
*Meridian: Central – Mark Scarborough
*Bethel-James Chapel - Susie Harris
*Meridian: College Park – Libby Stokes
*Chunky – Sandy Thomas
*Meridian: Druid Hills-Lost Gap – Pete
*Cleveland Charge - Bill Howell
Lucovich
*Cokers Chapel - Peggy Lewis
*Meridian: Haven Chapel - St. Mark *Collinsville – Rex Hiatt
Linda Templeton
Cooks Chapel Mars Hill - Linda Madison
Meridian: Oak Grove - Frances Kidd
*Coopers Chapel – Chasity Hamrick
*Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive – Nancy
*Coy-Stallo – Janice Stokes
Crews
Daleville - Dan Holland
*Meridian: St. Paul- Josephine Hughes
*Decatur – Phil Sutphin
*Meridian: St. Paul – St. Elizabeth –
*DeKalb Circuit - DeWayne Hull
Freeman Jones
*DeKalb Parish - James Lloyd, Jr.
*Meridian: Wesley - Sherry Morgan
DeKalb-Union - Wendy Wade
*MS UM Choctaw Mission –Susie Alex
Desoto – Durwood McNeal
*Newton: First – Sue Ford
Desoto Charge – Glenda Weaver
*North Bend – Windell Jackson
*DeSoto-Quitman Circuit - Margie Keeton
Pachuta - Patsy Atwood
*Desoto-Shubuta Parish – Mary McCarty
*Philadelphia Parish – Obbie Riley
*Elizabeth-Lauderdale: Pleasant Grove *Philadelphia Southside-Hope - Melanie
Geneva Burton
Baysinger
*Enterprise – John Alston Brown
*Philadelphia: First-Henrys Chapel *Enterprise Circuit - Tiffany Hoze
Rayford Williamson
Lake – Robert Kelly
*Pleasant Grove - Jeff Anderson
Lake Circuit - Thomas Evans
*Pleasant Hill - Judy Collins
*Lauderdale - Karen Rooney
Porterville - Fred Stokes
*Lynville-Mellen – Sherby Gully
*Preston-Deemer - Johnnie Amerson
Marion – Judy Ainsworth
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*Quitman: First - Faye LaBoone
*Quitman: Grace - Janice Tinsley
*Rose Hill - Perry Rich
*Rose Hill: Garlandville - Andrew
Richardson
*Sageville – Teresa Williams
*Sandtown - Kiah Hitt
*Scooba Circuit – Willie Carter
Scooba-Binnsville – Cheryl Sparkman
*Shubuta Parish - Sherry McFarland
Spring Hill – Toni Thompson
*St. Matthew - Annie Elliott
*St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley Chapel – Ken
Weaver
*Stonewall – Joe Oglesby
*Sylvester-Wesley Chapel – Bobby Buckley
Tabernacle - Sadie Martin
*Union-Mt. Zion – Stephanie Moore
*Wesley Chapel – Bob Robbins
New Albany District
Equalizing Members
*Dist Lay Leader - James Herod
*Dist UMY President – Seth Male
*Dist Lay Speaker - Gordon Crowe
*Dist Young Adult (Age 18-30) – Candace
*Dist UMM President – Bob Kelly Howard
*Dist UMW President - Barbara Adams
*Dist Youth (Age 12-17) – Sarah Ann
Michael
*Kirk Bramlett
*Cheryl Farr
*Betty Laurderdale
*Karen Moffitt
Heath Coggins
*Ray Gafford
*Linda Weatherwood
*Heath Robinson
*Danny Estes
Doug Holland
*Micheal Maxcy
*Mary Sloan
*Iuka: West - Robin South
*Deaconess - Lou Ann Staggs
*Jumpertown - Tina Moore
*Abbeville - Sally Liggins
*Kossuth-Pleasant Hill – James Moffitt
* Ailesville – Eunice Carter
*Lafayette Central Parish – Mary Lou Bonds
Ashland – Larry Roberson
*Lafayette Central Parish – James Watts
*Baldwyn: First- Asbury – Debbie Collier
*Liberty – Wayne Owens
*Baldwyn: First-Asbury – Sharon Gardner
*Mt Pleasant-Brownfield - Ann Carothers
*Belmont - Tommy Clark
*Myrtle-Ebenezer - Hugh Tate
Bethel - Brandon Derrick
*New Albany: Bethlehem - Steve Coleman
Blue Mountain – Fred Race
New Albany: Calvary – Brian Browning
*Booneville: Christ-Lebanon – Sheryl
*New Albany: First – Wanda Johnson
Downs
*New Albany: First – Cheri Hobson
*Booneville: First - Tanya Finch
New Albany: Glenfield – Irene Tohill
*Booneville: Grace/Thrasher – Bob Kelly
*New Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary – Reyna
*Carolina-Pisgah - Betty Lauderdale
Shackelford
Corinth: Box Chapel – Boyd Ferguson
*Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill - Kenneth
Corinth: Christ – Peggy Treadway
Wortham
*Corinth: First – Barb Archer
*Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill – Jimmie
*Corinth: Gaines Chapel – Rachel Eaton
Smith
Corinth: Mt. Moriah – Mary Ratliff
*Oxford: East – Donnie Williams
Crossroads – Kermit Keenum
*Oxford: Oxford-University - John Webb
East Prentiss Parish - John Johnson
*Oxford: Oxford-University – Dorothy
Falkner – Mandy Hall
Laurenzo
*Golden Chapel-Old Bethel – Jack Ivy
*Oxford: St Andrews – Andy Arant
*Hickory Flat – Collin Mills
*Potts Camp – Larry Cooper
*Hopewell-Indian Springs – John Peebles
*Ripley: Adkins Chapel-Union Grove –
*Ingomar-Mt. Zion – Mary Lou Dodd
Marilyn Colyer
*Iuka: First - Herbert Thomas
*Ripley: First – Phillip Wilson
*Iuka: North – Dorothy Farr
*Ripley: Moses Chapel - Mary Campbell
*Iuka: South - Ray South
*Ripley: St. Paul - Helen Dixon
*Iuka: South – Sidney Whitehurst
Shady Grove – Larry Ross
*Taylor – Mac McManus
*Tippah Circuit – Joyce Jones
Tippah East Parish – Ronnie Lindsey
*Tippah East Parish – Vivien Richardson
*Tishomingo South – Dustin Brandon
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Tishomingo Trinity - Bryan Southward
Tishomingo Trinity – Deb Hawks
*Union West- John Porter
*Walnut – Martha Lee Wilson
Wesley Fdn Ole Miss *Wheeler-Meadow Creek – Bill Glover
Seashore District
Equalizing Members
*College Student Org Chair – Shawn Foles
Dist UMW President – Peggy Hubert
*Dist Lay Leader – Robert Sharp
Dist UMY President – Vincent Macon
*Dist Lay Speaker – Sheila Gilles
*Dist Youth (12-17) – Diamond Flower
*Dist UMM President – Ricky McLeod
*Dist Young Adult (Age 18-30) –
Christopher Dedeaux
*Heidi Adams
*Andre DeBose
*Barbara McCay
*Delmar Robinson
*Betty McCarroll
*Shawn Flowers
*Jackie McGough
*Janis Slad
*Connie Coulson
*Jessie LeBatard
*Rodger McRee
*Bill Wilkerson
*Gulfport: Riley Chapel – Glennie Caldwell
Diaconal Minister – Marian Martin
*Gulfport: St. Mark – Eloise Williams
*Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge –
*Gulfport: Trinity - David Ishee
Barbara Dixon
*Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem – Bill *Gulfport: Trinity – Angie Powell
*Hurley – Kenneth Smith
Wilkerson
Leakesville – Alma Douglas
*Antioch-Pine Grove: Cheryl Tootle
*Long Beach: Christ – Dianne Reed
*Bay St. Louis: Main Street – Robert
*Long Beach: First – Marsha Bishop
Delcuze
*Long Beach: First – Richard Gingles
*Bay St. Louis: Valena C. Jones-Holmes Ch
*Long Beach: First – Tom Rishel
- Evelyn Wells
*Lucedale Circuit – Coe Alice Sturgis
*Big Point-Rosedale – Louis Morgan
*Lucedale: First – Dayton Whites
*Biloxi: Beauvoir – Kay Stone
Lucedale: Grace – Flora Brazell
Biloxi: First – Bernice Sullivan
*Midway - Don Harbison
*Biloxi:First – John Sullivan
Mississippi City – Elaine Tinsley
*Biloxi: Heritage – Leon Hubert
*Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial - Jackie
*Biloxi: Leggett Memorial – Shirley Leist
Spires
*Biloxi: St. Paul – Mildred Roy
*Moss Point: St. Paul - Shirley Thompson
Bolton Chapel - Betty Clark
*Nugent – Laura Olier
*Bonnie Chapel - Paul Andresen
*Ocean Springs: St. James - Ralph Waller
*Byrd-Wesley – Sharon Bonnecarrere
*Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Douglas Barton
Caswell Springs - Jean Goff
*Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Glenn Ferrell
*Cedar Lake – Stirman Williamson
*Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Tedder Flottman
*Coalville – Ren Nalley
*Ocean Springs: St. Paul - Doug Somerville
*Delisle: Mt. Zion – Leona Flot-Jacobs
*Ocean Springs: Wesley – Ann Lasalle
Diamondhead – Jane Lee
*Pascagoula: Eastlawn – Winfred Morie
*Fayard Chapel - Rachel Milsted
*Pascagoula: Faith – Carolyn Tyndall
*Gateway – Gretchen Breland
*Pascagoula: First - Dewey Lane
*Gautier: First – Erin Horne
*Pascagoula: First – Joe Poole
*Gulfport: Burton Memorial - Kay Gunter
*Pascagoula-Gautier – Angela Haynes
Gulfport: First – Mary East
Pass Christian : First – Merrye Brennan
*Gulfport: Handsboro - Wanda Hurlbert
*Pass Christian: St. Paul – Angela Smith
*Gulfport: Haven Chapel - Roland Barnes
Pearlington – Ann Taylor
*Gulfport: Mt. Pleasant – Glenda Marshall
*Picayune: First - Bill Walley
Gulfport: Ramsey Memorial – Gerald
Picayune: Trinity - Susan Spiers
Gardner
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*Poplar Head – Etric Gartman
*Poplarville – Ethel Batson
*Poplarville – Sarah Henry
*Poplarville Circuit – Samantha Peters
*Red Hill – Jerry Herrington
*Roberts Chapel - Carolyn Herndon
*Safe Harbor - Keith DeAngelo
*Saucier – Michelle Mills
*Shipman-Winborn Chapel - Sandra Mathis
St. Rock – Shaniqua Williams
*Summerville-Davis Chapel - Annie Louise
Mass
*Sweetwater - Lettie Silas
*Tanners Chapel – Tonya Hembree
*Vancleave-Mt Pleasant – Drenda Johnson
*Waveland – CeCe Collins
*Weems Chapel – Belinda Porter
*White Plains - Marge Jones
*Wiggins: Bond – Jim Wemple
*Wiggins: First - Adam Pickering
*Wiggins: H.A. Brown Memorial – Jasmyn
Crear
Senatobia District
Equalizing Members
*Dist Lay Leader – Blair Jernigan
*Dist UMW President - Edna Cave
* Dist Lay Speaker – Billie Wilhite
*Dist UMY President – Ben Larsen
*Dist UMM President – Bruce Howell
*Dist Youth (Age 12-17) – Cody
Loudermilk
*David Beckley
*Nathan Hickerson
*Lyndel Massey
*Louise Sadler
*Linda Weatherly
*Mike Dorr
*Grady Marlow
*Taylor Mote
*Richard Sadler
*Ormond Wiggins
*Gwendolyn Fink
*Kathy Marlow
*Lee Murphy
*Betty Usry
*John Jones
*Holly Springs: Asbury-Calvins Chapel Diaconal Minister - Carolyn Tyson
Catherine Jefferson
Diaconal Minister - Rosemary Woodall
Holly Springs: Asbury-St. Marys – Cecil
*Bakers Chapel - Sarah Thomas
Lester
*Barton - Shirlie Pounders
Holly Springs: Asbury-Strickland*Batesville: First – Erin Nabors
McDonald – Annie Wilson
*Batesville: First – Bob Wadsworth
Holly Springs: Asbury-Taylors Chapel –
*Batesville: St. Pauls - Sarah Matthews
Susie Brown
*Byhalia - Carolyn Burrow
*Holly Springs: First – Jane Hubbard
*Charleston-Tippo – Ramona Stephenson
*Independence-Hebron – Mike Ferguson
*Clarksdale: First – Maggie Sherard
*Lifespring - Marian Williams
*Clarksdale: Haven - Shirley Saddler
*Longtown – Ray Urban
*Clarksdale: St. Pauls – Wayne Winter
*Love – Randy Bain
*Cockrum-Lewisburg – Linda Treadway
*Lula-Friars Point – Ruby Cavalio
*Coffeeville - Mariana Coleman
*Marks-Lambert – Barbara Well
*Coldwater-Arkabutla – Debbie Baker
*Mineral Wells - Sheila Sneed
*Como-Wesley Chapel – Robert Carter
Mineral Wells - Stacey Aldinger
*Como Parish – Wayne Crockett
*Minor Memorial - Jerry McCarson
*Courtland – Marcy Keith
Mt. Pleasant – Rosemary Coopwood
Crenshaw *Oakland – Joy Mullen
Eudora – Wayne McGregor
*Olive Branch: Maples Memorial – Rich
*Fountainhead - Janice Myers
Galtelli
Free Springs - Max Billingsley
*Olive Branch: Maples Memorial – Harmon
*Getwell Road - Billy Proctor
Massey
*Greenleaf-Palestine - Ray Weatherly
*Panola – Michael Houpt
*Hernando – Alice Quimby
*Pleasant Hill - Margaret Crook
*Hernando - Curtis Usry
*Pope – Janet Roberson
*Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake – Beth Owens
Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove – Saundra
*Holly Springs: Asbury – Kelvin Buck
Nunley
Rust College –
*Sardis-Davis Chapel - Reid Dorr
*Senatobia: First - Linda Hankins
*Southaven: First - Sue Poff
*Trinity – Toneca Wiggins
*Tunica: First – Pat Bibb
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*Victoria-Red Banks – Van Johnston
*Water Valley: First-Bethlehem - Barry
Weeks
Water Valley: North Main - Laura Pepper
Webb-Sumner – Kay Wages
Starkville District
Equalizing Members
Dist Lay Speaker – *Dist UMY President – Gracie Lemmon
*Dist. Lay Leader - James Woodard
*Dist. Youth (age 12-17) – Katelyn Jackson
*Dist. UMW President – Sarah Sanders
Dist. Young Person (age 18-30) –
Dist UMM President – Andy Tentoni
*Marilyn Ashford
*Gail Griffith
*Percy Jones
*William Oakley
*Thomas Tate
*Elmarie Brooks
*John Harper
William Lloyd
Matthew Reynolds
*Sallie Whiteside
Gwen Coffey
*Julia Jefferson
*Richard Woodward
*Hal Smith
*Jimmie Whitt
*Louisville: Hopewell - Sheila Graham
Diaconal Minister – Len Bobo
*Louisville: Maple Springs – Alvin Goss
Diaconal Minister – Betsy Hutchinson
*Louisville: Piney Grove - Nellie Yates
Diaconal Minister – Julia Jones
*Louisville: Wesley - Laura Eichelberger
Ackerman: First – Justin Markham
*Louisville: Whitehall – Ada Woodward
*Ackerman: Mt. Hermon – Chester Carter
*Maben – Heath Ivy
*Artesia – Deanie Forbes
*Macedonia – Darlene Black
*Brooksville Circuit - Larry Tate
Macon Circuit - Morgan Douglass
Brooksville-Crawford - Jewel Holcombe
*Macon: First – Mary Ann Gray
*Buffalo-Ethel - Thelma Winters
*Macon: St. Paul Circuit - Sarah Bankhead
Caledonia-Flint Hill – Bill Darnell
*Mathiston - Jessie Frye
*Cedar Bluff-Siloam – Marcia Black
*McAdams - Mary Dalton
*Columbus Circuit – Kathy Gorham
McCool - Ivey Burton
*Columbus: Broadacres – Ann Thomas
Nanih Waiya – Peggy Stokes
*Columbus: Central – Rodney Glover
*NewBellZion – Alberta Hendrix
*Columbus: First – Lee Burdine
*Noxapater - Joan Parker
*Columbus: First - Si Thomas
*Noxubee Circuit - Mary Bland
*Columbus: First – Marc Amos
Palestine – Keith Thompson
*Columbus: New Hope – Evelyn Elliott
*Shaeffer’s Chapel – Robin Carpenter
*Columbus: St. James - Yolander Jones
Shuqualak - Robert Field
*Columbus: St. Stephens – Charlotte Black
Shuqualak: Asbury – Brenda Davis
*Columbus: Wesley – Dwain Stephens
*Starkville: Aldersgate – Barbara Crawford
*Crawford: Wrights Chapel - Catherine
*Starkville: First – Bill Jones
Johnson
*Starkville: First - Ann Walker
Ethel - Marie Tanner
*Starkville: Griffin - Kathi Wilson
*Eupora: First - Mary Lynn McCully
*Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair – Kristen
Eupora: Lebanon/Bellefontaine – Monette
Self
Pearson
*Starkville: New Zion – George Tutton
*Eupora: Liberty - Kase C. Pulliam
*Starkville: Rockhill – Rena Rogers
*Kosciusko Circuit - Lavenia Miller
*Sturgis: Boyd Chapel - Deborah Edmond
*Kosciusko: First – Jonathan McKinnon
*Sturgis-Big Creek – Eric Jackson
*Kosciusko: Wesley – Charles Hull
*Sturgis-Big Creek – James Gregg
*Longview-Adaton – Bart Williams
*Tibbee: Jones Chapel - Clarence Brooks
*Louisville South – Becky Waddell
*Webster Circuit - John W. Jones
*Louisville West – Teresa Ingram
*Weir Circuit – Gwendolyn Coffey
*Louisville: First – Louise Bookout
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*Weir-Salem - Janet Alashti
*Weir-Salem – Nancy Harber
Wesley Fdn MSU –
*West Point: Christ - Barbara Iles
*West Point: First – Deborah Hinshaw
*West Point: St. Paul – Aubrey Mitchell
Tupelo District
Equalizing Members
*Dist Lay Leader – Bobby Thomas
Dist UMY President – Arial Eddie
Dist Lay Speaker - Debbie Andrews
*Dist Youth (12-17) –
*Dist UMM President – John Reed
*Dist Young Adult (18-30) – B.J. Mooney
Dist UMW President – Bessie Conner
*Debra Lay
*Mary Heard
*Minnie Leeper
*Tommy Monts
*Mary Reed
*Steve McAlilly
*Carolyn Easley
*Jerrold Hood
*Jason Long
*Emily Mote
*Ellen Short
*Dianne Harris
*Kyle Lampkin
*Willie McClendon
*Sandra Peoples
*Ken Smith
Pleasant Valley-Guntown - Mimi
Diaconal Minister - Bessie Conner
Blanchard
Diaconal Minister - Margaret Hight
*Pontotoc : McDonald/Beulah Grove –
Diaconal Minister - Addie Mae Jamieson
Angela Vaughn
Diaconal Minister - Nell Krueger
*Pontotoc: Mt Nebo/Pleasant Grove – Eller
*Aberdeen: First – Loretta Milican
Givehan
Aberdeen: St. Mark – Faith West
*Pontotoc: Fairview/Robbs – Janis Crawford
*Aberdeen: St. Peter - Barbara Howell
*Pontotoc: First – Jane Hardin
*Aberdeen: St. Peter - Bobby Sacus
Pontotoc: First – Lynne Tallant
Algoma – Reba Holloway
*Pontotoc: Usher Valley – Raymond
*Amory: First – Peggy White
Wilson
*Amory: St. Andrews – Butch Grisson
Prairie Mount - Tashunda Pruitt
*Amory: St. James – Sylvia Hogan
*Saltillo - David Harris
Becker-Greenbrier - Howard Moon
*Shannon - David Powell
Belden – Lida Gilland
Smithville – Dewey Hannon
Bruce/Shady Grove - Jerry Bryant
*Snowtown – Lydell Smith
*Bruce/Shady Grove – Royce Tidwell
Spruell Chapel – James Friend
*Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial – Judy
*Thaxton-Ecru – Sarah Holcomb
Carnaggio
*Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel – Carey Upshaw
*Carolina – Eugene Conwill
*Tremont – Greg Guth
*Friendship-Harden’s Chapel - Tom Beane
*Tupelo: Cornerstone – Jane Allsbrow
*Fulton: First – Laura Homan
*Tupelo: First – Beverly McAlilly
*Hamilton – Karen Lampkin
*Tupelo: First – Polly Bailey
Houston North – Birdie Mae Burdine
*Tupelo: First - Buzzy Mize
*Houston South - Ann Harrington
*Tupelo: First – Tom Wicker
*Houston: First – Dana Leigh Norman
*Tupelo: First – Beverly Williams
*Mantachie – Chuck Wood
Tupelo: Oak Hill – John Wigginton
*Mooreville - Arthur Reed
*Tupelo: St. Luke – Ruben Hanson
*Nettleton: First-Shiloh - Doug Adair
*Tupelo: St. Mark – Terry Melton
*Nettleton: Palestine - Carol Pruitt
*Tupelo: St. Paul - Nettie Davis
*Nettleton: Pleasant Grove - Ripple Foster
*Tupelo: The Orchard - Philip Howell
*New Chapel-Big Hill – Al Green
*Tupelo: The Orchard - Sallie Belle Howell
*New Hope Chickasaw - Tommie Gardner
*Tupelo: Wesley – Janet Violette
Okolona: First – Johnna Corley
*Vardaman – Vivian Robinson
*Okolona: Mount Pisgah – Jacqualyn Smith
*Verona-Palmetto - Jean Harden
Okolona: Mount Pisgah – Laurie Small
Wesley FDN – JCC *Ozark - William Wilson
Plantersville - William Phipps
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Equalizing Members
*Conf. UMM President – Donald Beard
Dist. UMW President - Berenda
*Dist. Lay Leader – Martin Butler
Pendleton
*Dist Lay Speaker – Laura Tedder
*Dist. Youth (age 12-17) – Evan Cochran
*Dist. UMM President - Sam Price
*Dist. Young Person (age 18-30) – Abby
Herrington
*Nancy Ballard
Richard Garley
*Red Moffat
*Claudia Scarborough
*Tony Carlisle
Janice Baxton
*Angela Griffin
*Melanie Morrow
*Sarah Shaw
May Merrell
*Cheryl Haynes
*Michelle Henty
*Dorothy Portis
*Janis Roberts
Lay Members Elected by the Charge Conference
*Jackson: Galloway Memorial – Jim
*Diaconal Minister - Joy Carr
Wilkirson
Diaconal Minister - Kenneth Roberts
*Jackson: Leavell Woods – Nancy Nordan
*Anguilla-Grace - Merlin Richardson
*Jackson: Pratt Memorial – Velma Green
Asbury-KIingsley Chapel - Bobby Cooper
*Jackson: St. Luke - Babs Stauss
*Benton: Wesley Chapel - Alva Cobb
Jackson: Van Winkle – Cindy Beall
*Benton-Midway – Virginia Matthews
*Jackson: Wells Memorial – John Henegan
*Bovina – Susan Bailey
*Jackson: Wells Memorial – Elaine Talbott
*Bradley Chapel - Earlene Alexander
*Jackson: Wells Memorial – Bob Kersh
*Cary: Goodman Memorial – Billy Johnson
Louise-Silver City – Bill Alexander
Cayuga – Jamie Ross
*Madison: Parkway Hills - Ann
*Clinton: First – Margaret Davis
Weissenborn
*Clinton: First – Jack Sullivan
*Madison: Parkway Hills – Charles Guess
*Clinton: First – Rachel Townsend
*Memorial – John Scarborough
*Clinton: Lynch Chapel – Mayo Wilson
*Middlebrook – Alice Emanuel
*Clinton: Seven Springs - Deborah Bracey
Millsaps College –
*Clinton: St. Johns – Jeannie Lane
*Mount Olivet-Satartia-Wesley Chapel –
Clinton: St. Paul-Blessed Trinity - Myram
Barry Peakich
Cooper
*Mt. Pleasant - Sharon Pepper
*Couparle - Ezra Phillips
Pleasant Hill – Jackie Taylor
*Edwards – Camille Lee
Port Gibson - Bobby Greenlee
*Ellison-Pickens - Betty Moore
*Raymond-Learned - Fred Brooks
Fletchers Chapel-Bethany - Pope May
*Redbone – Sara Dionne
*Flora-Bentonia – Harold Miller
*Redwood-Eagle Lake – Linda Hanks
*Hermanville – Mary Walls
Rolling Fork – Gladys Miller
Holly Bluff - Eldon Screws
*Spring Ridge - Stan Gill
*Jackson: Aldersgate - Emma Brooks-Smith
*Utica-Carpenter - Dale Yates
*Jackson: Alta Woods – Bessie Mizelle
*Vicksburg: Crawford Street – Faye
*Jackson: Anderson - Donna McLaurin
Wilkerson
Jackson: Anderson – Cassaundra
*Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial - Mary
McCullum
Westbrook
*Jackson: Anderson - Janice Thompson*Vicksburg: Hawkins - Ann Perrier
Jones
*Vicksburg: Porters Chapel - Buford Evans
*Jackson: Briarwood - Tommy Dyson
*Vicksburg: Wesley – Clarence Dunmore
*Jackson: Broadmeadow – Scott Crawford
*Yazoo City: First – Hubert Hatfield
*Jackson: Central – Iely Mohamed
*Yazoo City: First – Rodney Henderson
*Jackson: Emmanuel - Brenda Thornburgh
Yazoo City: St. John’s – Janice Nelson
*Jackson: Forest Hill - Ed Harding
*Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s – Eugene Fouche’
*Jackson: Galloway Memorial – Kay
Wesley FDN – JSU –
Barksdale
Jackson: Galloway Memorial – Sherry
Russum
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Section IX
Rules and Policies
A. Standing Rules
The Mississippi Annual Conference
Preface
“The Annual Conference, for its own government, may adopt rules and regulations not in conflict
with the Discipline of The United Methodist Church;” (Par. 604, The Book of Discipline of The United
Methodist Church, 2008, hereinafter referred to as The Book of Discipline.) The Annual Conference is
incorporated under the laws of the State of Mississippi as The Mississippi Annual Conference of The
United Methodist Church, Incorporated, a non-profit corporation. All references to “Conference” or
“Annual Conference” shall mean The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church,
Incorporated.
Rule 1: Rules of Procedure
The Annual Conference shall be ordered by The Book of Discipline and Wesley’s Rules; otherwise, the
latest edition available through The United Methodist Publishing House of Robert’s Rules of Order shall
provide guidance.
Annual Conference Membership & Expenses
Rule 2: Conference membership shall consist of the following:
A.Clergy Membership shall include those identified in The Book of Discipline
B. Lay membership shall include those identified in The Book of Discipline.
C. Equalizing lay and clergy membership:
When necessary, additional at-large members, as certified by the conference secretary, shall be named
by the district superintendent in consultation with the district lay leader, to assure an equal number of
lay and clergy members as set forth in The Book of Discipline. These equalizing members shall include;
Chairpersons of all Conference Boards, Committees, Councils and Commissions (if laypersons), District
Presidents of the United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, and United Methodist Youth;
Conference Director of Lay Speaking, and District Directors of Lay Speaking. Priority shall be given
to consideration and election of additional young adult and youth members. When the number to be
elected is unequal to the number of districts, the district(s) with the larger memberships shall elect an
additional member in order of size. The Annual Conference shall provide their per diem expenses.
The Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall provide funding for the expenses of
the Annual Conference.
Rule 3: Committee on the Annual Conference
The Bishop shall gather and convene this committee to develop the Annual Conference agenda,
program, worship, and local arrangements.
Annual Conference Order
Rule 4: Annual Conference Order
A.The basic Conference Order shall be established in compliance with The Book of Discipline.
B.The Connectional Leadership Team of the Annual Conference will serve as the steward of the
vision of the annual conference and focus on aligning the resources of the conference with the
mission of the conference. That team will be composed of no more than 25 members. It shall
include: Annual Conference Lay Leader (Convener), Resident Bishop, Conference Secretary,
Director of Connectional Ministry and other leaders as determined by the nominating committee.
(This team will serve in the role of BOD and BDGM.)
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C.The following Operational Committees will serve to conduct the ongoing administration and
mission of the Annual Conference in compliance with the current discipline.
Mission and Ministry
1.UMVIM
2. Disaster Response
3. Mission Committee
4. Camping Ministries
5.HECM
6.CORR
7.Hispanic
8. Native American
9.SBC
10. Justice and Mercy
11. Christian Unity
12.COSROW
13. Church and Society
14. Parish and Community
a. Small Church
b.Revitalization
c. New Church
d. Grant Comm.
Clergy and Lay Leadership
1. Board of Laity
2. Board of Ordained Ministry
3. Lay Speaking Ministry
4. A.C. UMW
5. A.C. UMM
6.CCYM
Administrative Ministry
1.Episcopacy
2.Personnel
3.Nominations
4. Communications Commission
5.CFA
6.Trustees
7. Board of Pensions
8. Board of Medical Benefits
9. Equitable Compensation
10. Resolutions and Petitions
11. Standing Rules
12. AC Planning
13. Archives and History
14.Journal
15. Joint Committee on Incapacity
16. Disability Comm.
D.The Conference Leadership Team may establish groups to resource the ministry and mission as
needed as long as they are within the scope of the budget and foci of the conference.
Annual Conference Reports
Rule 5: Pastors’ Reports
The pastors shall file the annual statistical report for each church served, as directed by the conference statistician.
Rule 6: Conference Committee on Standing Rules
The committee shall review the Standing Rules annually and make recommendations regarding
Standing Rules to the Annual Conference no later than the morning session of the second day. The
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recommendations shall lie on the table to be considered and acted upon the next day. The committee
shall be authorized to make non-substantive, editorial changes as needed.
Rule 7: Reports and Resolutions
A.Reports and resolutions originating in Annual Conference agencies to be presented to the Annual
Conference for action shall be typewritten, in triplicate, and shall be in the possession of the
Annual Conference office on the date set by the conference Leadership Council.
B. Procedures: All resolutions and petitions presented to the Annual Conference which do not originate in the cabinet or in one of the duly constituted conference councils, boards, commissions,
committees, or agencies shall be sent to the conference secretary and to the conference office for
printing in the conference workbook addendum no later than thirty (30) days prior to the opening
session. Copies shall be in proper form, ready for printing, and may be sent electronically or by
mail.
These resolutions or petitions shall be referred to the conference Committee on Resolutions and
Petitions for concurrence, non-concurrence, amendment, or appropriate referral; and the committee shall report back to the Annual Conference. These resolutions shall be sent to each district
superintendent prior to the pre-conference briefings as practicable, to be distributed at that time
to the voting members of the Annual Conference.
C. Conference Action: The Conference Committee on Resolutions and Petitions shall state its position concerning each resolution or petition and the rationale for such position at the time that the
resolutions and petitions are first presented to the session of the Annual Conference. Resolutions
and petitions shall lie on the table for at least 24 hours after being presented prior to being considered by the Annual Conference. As each resolution or petition comes up for consideration,
the conference Committee on Resolutions and Petitions shall again present its position and the
underlying rationale. If present, the first and last floor speaker shall be the designated representative for the person or organization that submitted the proposal, irrespective of any other limit
placed by the Annual Conference on debate of the proposal. The conference committee shall
make a statement after all floor speakers but prior to the final vote by the Annual Conference.
Rule 8: Budget Changes at Annual Conference
When any proposal is brought to the floor of annual conference to change the budget that is lying
on the table and is approved, the amendment to the budget must be referred to CFA for a funding recommendation before the final vote on the budget is taken.
Rule 9: Official Journal and Yearbook
The Journal editor, under the direction of the conference secretary, shall be responsible for editing
and publishing the Annual Conference Journal each year and shall be authorized to contract and draw
funds from the Conference Administration Fund for the cost of preparing and mailing the Journal.
The secretary shall recommend to the Annual Conference the material to be included in the Journal.
All material to be published shall be in the hands of the conference secretary within seven days following
adjournment of the Annual Conference. Electronic copies will be provided the clergy and laity members
of the Annual Conference. Hard copies will be provided to retired ministers. Hard copies may be purchased by individual order.
Rule 10: Memoirs
Memoirs shall be published in the conference Journal for deceased ordained clergy, diaconal ministers, and local pastors, their spouses, and their dependent children.
A bronze plaque is to be presented by the Conference Board of Pensions to the families of deceased
clergy.
Nominations & Elections
Rule 11: Conference Committee on Nominations
A.Each year between August 1st and December 31st, a period of self nomination shall be offered.
Additionally, during this timeframe Connectional Ministries shall lead an ongoing process by
inviting gifted persons to serve and called persons to respond to leadership responsibilities at the
Annual Conference Level.
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B. Beginning January of each year, the Nominating Committee will consider those who self nominate and are nominated by Connectional Ministries. In the spring, the nominating committee
will interview candidates for leadership on conference teams and committees.
C.The committee shall make the following nominations for the Annual Conference: a secretary,
a statistician, trustees of property, a lay leader, members of all quadrennial councils, boards, commissions, and committees as specified by The Book of Discipline and Annual Conference Standing
Rules. (See Rule 4, Parts C and D.)
D. The committee, in making nominations, shall ensure inclusive representation on all councils,
boards, and commissions; and may choose to add up to three additional persons on any board,
commission, or committee to insure inclusiveness or expertise.
E. The committee shall prepare and mail its quadrennial report to each member of the Annual
Conference no later than twenty (20) days prior to the opening session of the Annual Conference;
provided that amendments to the report shall be submitted in writing no later than the morning
of the first full day of the conference; and provided further that, except for those nominations
which require immediate election in order that the business of the Annual Conference session
may proceed, the report shall lie on the table until the day following the completion of the report
of the Committee on Nominations.
F. Within 90 days, after the adjournment of Annual Conference all conference boards, committees,
commissions, and councils shall meet and elect officers. The bishop shall appoint a convener and
a nominating committee for those boards, committees, or commissions that are designated by the
Book of Discipline to elect their own officers.
Rule 12: Expectations of Conference Leadership Groups
A.Tenure: Unless The Book of Discipline or institutional charters direct otherwise, no clergy or layperson shall serve more than eight consecutive years on any quadrennial council, board, commission, committee, or board of directors or trustees; further, each member shall not be renominated
until four years has lapsed.
B.Limitation of Membership: No clergy or layperson shall serve on more than one quadrennial
body, provided that this rule does not apply to those committees which function only during
sessions of the Annual Conference (Refer to Rule 10.R, 10.S, 10.T, 10.U), or to ex-officio members.
C.Conflict of Interest: It is provided that members of committees are to avoid any conflict of interest in their service and therefore, any member who serves on a committee, commission, board or
council who has a personal interest in or is a recipient of a grant, loan or other monetary award
to either that member or to the church she/he serves, which is paid from that committee’s disbursements, shall not vote on considerations affecting his or her position and shall abstain from
participating in the discussion regarding the same.
D.Nominations from the Floor: The privilege of nominating from the floor shall be reserved for
members of the Annual Conference.
E. Attendance at Meetings: Elected members of a council, board, commission, or committee shall
forfeit membership when they are absent from two consecutive regular meetings of which they
have been duly notified, unless they have notified the chairperson of valid reasons for nonattendance. The Committee on Nominations shall be notified of such absences by the chairpersons
before April 1, so that a replacement can be placed in nomination at the Annual Conference in
accordance with Rule 11 of the Annual Conference Standing Rules.
F. Open Meetings: The meetings of councils, boards, commissions, committees, and boards of directors or trustees shall be open to all members of The United Methodist Church within the conference. This rule does not apply to cabinet meetings. Those planning to attend a stated meeting
shall give the chairperson at least a week’s notice, so that adequate space can be provided. Persons
attending such meetings shall have the right to speak only with the permission of the body but
shall not have the right to vote. The Board of Ordained Ministry shall hold executive sessions for
the purpose of examining candidates for conference membership or other relationships under its
jurisdiction. Boards of trustees or directors may vote to hold executive sessions when it is deemed
necessary.
G.E-meetings: Councils, boards, commission, and committees may use such technical means such
as telephone conferences or secure Internet links to conduct electronic meetings, provided all
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members have access to such means. Members shall receive adequate notice of such meetings,
and recorded minutes shall be required.
Annual Conference Staff
Rule 13: Bishop’s Administrative Assistant
The resident bishop may appoint a clergy member in full connection to serve as administrative assistant to the bishop. The bishop’s assistant shall be a member of the Cabinet and have the same limit on
term of service as district superintendents. The administrative assistant to the bishop shall serve to fulfill
such administrative functions as the bishop shall assign. The position shall be accountable to the bishop
and the Conference Personnel Committee.
Rule 14: Director of Ministerial Services
The resident bishop may appoint a clergy member in full connection to serve as the director of
Ministerial Services. The position shall be accountable to the bishop and the Conference Personnel
Committee.
Rule 15: Director of Connectional Ministries
There may be a Director of Connectional Ministries. The director shall be accountable to the bishop
and the Personnel Committee. The director shall exercise oversight and coordination to the conference
Connectional Ministries staff, and work with the conference Leadership Council, the district staff, and
local churches to promote relationships of ministry, service, and mission between and among local congregations for the fulfillment of the primary task of local churches, which is the making of disciples for
Jesus Christ fir the transformation of the world. A limit to the term of service for the director shall be
the same as district superintendents. The connectional ministries staff shall be charged with aligning the
resources of the Annual Conference with its ministry and mission.
Conference Finances & Property
Rule 16: Fiscal and Administrative Policies
The fiscal and administrative year of The Mississippi Annual Conference shall be from January 1 to
December 31.
The conference Council on Finance and Administration shall develop, maintain, and administer a
comprehensive and coordinated plan of fiscal and administrative policies, procedures, and management
services for the Annual Conference as set forth in Par. 611.1, The Book of Discipline.
Rule 17: Capital Funds Campaigns
There shall be only one Annual Conference capital funds campaign during two consecutive quadrennia. The campaign may begin and end at any time during the eight-year period. No pay period may begin
sooner than three years from the end of the previously designated pay period.
Rule 18: Advanced Notice of Proposed Action
When the board of trustees or directors of any institution belonging to, related to, or governed by
The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, whether in whole or in part, or
any persons or group of persons desiring the approval of authority of The Mississippi Annual Conference
on any matter or proposed action concerning the properties or funds of the Annual Conference or institution, the trustees, directors, or persons shall:
A.File a written petition and resolution stating concisely the action that is desired and the reasons
therefore, no less than sixty (60) days prior to the opening session of the Annual Conference.
Copies shall be filed with the following:
1.The presiding bishop,
2.Conference secretary,
3.Chairperson of the Council on Finance and Administration; and
4.Chairperson of the related board or committee which has a responsibility and interest in the
proposed action.
B. A true copy of the proposal and resolution shall be mailed to the lay and clergy members of The
Mississippi Annual Conference at least twenty (20) days before the opening of the conference.
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C. No conference action shall be taken on any proposal concerning properties or funds of the Annual
Conference or any of its institutions unless advance notice is given.
Rule 19: Sale of Conference Property
When Annual Conference abandoned property is sold, the mineral rights shall be reserved for the
conference with any net proceeds received to be used by the Parish and Community ministry table.
The Book of Discipline Par. 2548.3 indicates that the conference trustees are ultimately responsible
for the disposition of any abandoned local church property within the bounds of the annual Conference.
To help the conference trustees be efficient stewards of this responsibility, when the disposition of the
property of a discontinued or abandoned church is handled locally or by the district trustees, a report of
the completion of the sale/transfer and distribution of any funds shall be forwarded to the conference
trustees for their records.
Rule 20: Trustees/Directors of Conference Institutions
All trustees or directors of institutions related to or belonging to The Mississippi Annual Conference
shall be elected by the Annual Conference upon nominations made in accordance with the pertinent
paragraphs of The Book of Discipline.
When the election is otherwise provided for in the charter of an institution, this rule shall not
apply; in which case, however, the names of the trustees shall be submitted to the Mississippi Annual
Conference for ratification.
The Camping Ministries Committee, in consultation with the trustees/directors of conference
camping facilities, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the conference nominating process for selecting
trustees/directors of those institutions.
District Matters
Rule 21: Number of Districts
There shall be eleven (11) districts in The Mississippi Annual Conference. The districts shall organize themselves according to the current Book of Discipline.
Amendments
Rule 22: Standing Rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of members present and voting at the
Annual Conference, only after the proposed amendment has been presented in writing, and reviewed by
the Standing Rules Committee.
B. Mississippi Conference
Clergy Behavioral Policy
Policy on Professional Sexual Misconduct
Table of Contents
I. Purpose
II. Theological Foundation
III. Definitions
IV. Sexual Ethics
V. Support Teams
VI. Procedure for Reporting and Responding
VII. Other Behavioral Policy
I. Purpose
A church professional (see definition in III.E.) is in a position of great trust, power, and responsibility.
This provides the opportunity for unique relationships of grace and caring. Church professionals sometimes violate the trust given them. Sexual misconduct is one of the gravest violations of this trust.
This policy seeks to address the abuse of power by all church professionals, both men and, women,
who engage in sexual misconduct.
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The intent is to provide guidance to both laity and clergy of the Annual Conference and the local
church regarding sexual misconduct.
It is both the ethical and legal responsibility of the Annual Conference to ensure that there are
mechanisms for addressing grievances in matters of sexual misconduct.
This policy, which includes procedures for complaints, will serve to guard against inappropriate
behavior and will outline a means for handling grievances should sexual misconduct occur.
II. Theological Foundation
All persons are created by God. In the Genesis stories, as in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus,
it is affirmed that we are created in the image and likeness of God. God values human life, intending all
women, men and children to have worth and dignity in all relationships with God and others. God calls
us into covenant with each other in God. We are one connected body, holy in Christ, created equal.
Where one part of the body is injured, physically, emotionally or spiritually, the entire body is rendered
less than God’s intended wholeness. We are called to use our bodies, including our sexuality, in a responsible way. Sexual misconduct of any kind violates a person’s integrity and is an unjust use of status and
power, and a sinful behavior against God and one another. The United Methodist Book of Resolutions
(1996, p. 481) states:
“Jesus was sent into this world that we might experience whole relationship with each other and God. `There
is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in
Christ Jesus’ (Galatians 3:28 RSV).”
One who repents for sinful behavior is promised forgiveness. However, discipline should be distinguished from forgiveness. A church professional guilty of sexual misconduct needs and may receive
forgiveness and be offered avenues for redemption and change. And yet, the church must still take steps
to protect the people of God.
III. Definitions
A. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT occurs when a church professional engages in sexual contact or sexualized behavior with a congregant, client, employee, student, staff member or other person (adult,
teenage or child) within the professional relationship, or misuses the professional relationship
in unwanted behavior with any individual. Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment and
any form of criminal sexual conduct. Sexual misconduct includes inappropriate use of electronic
communication (i.e. email, voice mail, Instant Messaging, internet websites) and any deliberate
access of pornographic internet sites for the purpose of sexual gratification.
B. SEXUAL HARASSMENT is any unwanted sexual advance or demand, either verbal, or physical, which is perceived by what a reasonable person of the same sex as the accuser would perceive
as demeaning, intimidating or coercive under the same or similar circumstances. “Sexual harassment must be understood as an exploitation of a power relationship rather than as an exclusively
sexual issue. Sexual harassment includes, but it not limited to, the creation of a hostile or abusive
working environment resulting from discrimination on the basis of gender.” (2004 The Book of
Discipline, ¶161,I) Sexually oriented humor or language, inappropriate questions or comments
about sexual behavior or preference, unwelcome or undesired physical contact, inappropriate
comments about clothing or physical appearance, or repeated requests for social engagements are
sexual harassment in a situation where there is an employment, mentor, or colleague relationship
between the persons involved.
C. COMPLAINANT is a person who communicates a concern regarding alleged sexual misconduct.
D. GRIEVANT is a person who submits a written allegation of sexual misconduct. A grievant may
be a parent or responsible party for a minor or an adult incapable of self-reporting.
E. .For the purposes of this policy, a church professional is a clergy person, diaconal minister, or local
pastor whose appointment is set by the Bishop.
IV. Ethics Response Teams
A. The purposes of the response teams:
1.To provide support to the complainant, the accused, and the congregation affected by allegations or incidents of misconduct.
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2.To provide the complainant with a safe, non-threatening environment within the church family in which he/she can reveal allegations of misconduct and receive support, compassion, and
direction.
3.To provide support, compassion, and direction for a person accused of misconduct.
4.To offer congregations affected by incidents of misconduct support and recommendations
regarding care and healing for their community and the individuals and families involved.
5.To offer information about the misconduct policy to persons who are referred to the response
team.
B. The makeup of the response teams:
1.A response team or teams may be named by the Bishop.
2.A response team may consist of three or more persons who are sensitive to issues of sexual
harassment, misconduct and abuse. A team may include church professionals (clergy or diaconal), mental health professionals and lay persons. Members of a support team may be chosen
from within and beyond the Mississippi Annual Conference.
3.Training on issues of misconduct shall be available and the names of persons receiving such
training shall be made available to the Bishop. Such training shall be the responsibility of those
to whom the Bishop assigns said responsibility.
C. Structure and Function
1.A team may be instructed by the Bishop to respond to the needs of any or all of the following:
complainant or grievant, the accused professional, the congregation.
2.A team will:
a. explain the procedures available within the structures of the church for dealing with the
problem;
b. offer resources and consultation to the accused professional, the complainant and/or the con gregation and assist in any appropriate manner;
c. encourage the person making the allegation to keep a diary listing time, place, and nature of
the offenses;
d. support the person if they choose to submit a written grievance;
e. accompany the person to meetings with the church authorities if he/she desires it.
V. Procedures for Reporting and Responding to Complaints of Misconduct
A. Anyone who desires to discuss a concern regarding misconduct may contact their pastor, another
United Methodist clergy person, a district superintendent, the Bishop, or a person trained to function as a member of a Sexual Ethics Support Team.
B. The provisions of Paragraphs 362, 413 and 2702-2706 of The Book of Discipline (2004) shall determine the procedure.
C. When an allegation of misconduct is subject to mandatory reporting requirements by the state (as
in the case of a minor or an adult incapable of self-reporting), it shall be reported to the Bishop,
and to the appropriate authorities and agencies.
D. When appropriate the Bishop may utilize the services of one or more of the Ethics Response
Teams.
C. Parsonage Guidelines
Adopted 1990
Parsonage Standards
The Mississippi Conference
Whereas, parsonage standards are needed to provide a uniformity so that ministers and churches may
know what is expected of each other, to keep moving expenses with changing furniture and storage to
a minimum, and to help clear the way for appointments to be made based upon abilities and gifts rather
than upon size and needs of families - with the understanding that some churches provide housing allowances, but that these standards apply to most of the parsonages in the Mississippi Conference at the present - in order to provide an atmosphere by which clergy are able to care for their families and recharge for
ministry and to provide economy, convenience and good will for both parsonage families and churches,
the following guidelines are recommended as parsonage standards:
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I. The parsonage should have:
A. At least three bedrooms (four bedrooms, if possible) with ample closet space in each (double
closets, if possible). In two story houses, one bedroom with a full bath should be on the ground
floor. The parsonage should be accessible to persons with handicapping conditions
B. At least two full baths with shower and tub facilities in each
C. A family room or den.
D. A living room separate from the den (if possible).
E. Adequate room in the kitchen for family meals or a breakfast nook.
F An adequate dining room. It would be best for the parsonage family for the dining room to be
separate from the living room.
G. Adequate kitchen cabinets with counter tops of standard heights.
H. Adequate storage space.
I. Dry storage, space large enough for extra mattresses, furniture, trunks, books, out-of-season
clothes, etc. (Basements are not usually satisfactory.)
J. Sufficient electrical receptacles, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors complying with building
and/or fire codes.
K. Modern energy efficient central heating system and central air conditioning, and an attic exhaust
fan. These systems should be designed so that unused areas can be turned off.
L. Insulation in ceilings, floors and exterior walls to meet current codes.
M. Storm windows (or insulated windows) and storm doors.
N. Garage or carport (double, if possible).
O. Adequate security devices.
II. The pastoral charge should provide:
A.Inside the house:
1.Appliances
a. Frost-free refrigerator with freezer compartment
b.Kitchen stove
c. Standard water heater: 40 gallon minimum; quick recovery; energy efficient
d.Washing machine
e.Dryer
f.Dishwasher
2.Basic furniture for each room, plus
a.Chests
b.Bedroom chairs
c.Bookcases
d.Lamps
e. Curtains and draperies
f. Carpeting or other floor covering for entire house
Discarded furnishings and previously owned furnishings should not be placed in the parsonage.
3.Double sink in the kitchen
4.Telephone—either purchase a phone or pay base rental
5. TV cable connections
B. Outside the house
1.Power lawn mower, in safe working condition, (if needed)
2.TV antenna (if cable not available)
3.Adequate outside lighting
4.Outside electrical receptacles
III.Care and maintenance
A. The Trustees are responsible for care and maintenance.
B. The parsonage family is responsible for routine care of the parsonage and grounds.
C. The parsonage is to be mutually respected by the pastor’s family as the property of the church and
by the church as a place of privacy for the pastor’s family. The chairperson of the Committee on
Pastor-Parish Relations, the chairperson of the Board of Trustees, and pastor shall make an annual
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review of the church-owned parsonage to assure proper maintenance. (2004 Book of Discipline, Par.
2532.4)
D. Current inventory of furnishings should be kept.
1.The pastor and the church office (and/or the trustees chairperson) should each have a copy. For insurance purposes, a file should be kept in the church’s safety deposit box—photos of each
rooms’ furnishings, purchase date and cost.
2.Gifts to the pastor and/or parsonage should be clearly designated.
3.The Trustees must approve and accept gifts for the parsonage.
E.A book or file of pertinent information should be compiled by the parsonage family and kept in
the parsonage. It should include:
1.Service and repair phone numbers.
2.Appliance invoices, warranties, repair information, etc.
3.Cleaning methods for carpets, draperies, walls, windows, and furniture .
4.Heating, cooling and plumbing systems warranties; manuals, and service records.
F.Insurance equal to 90% of the replacement value of the house and furnishings should be carried
as minimum, to be paid by the church/charge.
Ministers are encouraged to provide for insurance on their personal property.
G.The annual church budget should include adequate funds for maintenance.
H.There should be an annual pest control inspection, and treatment if necessary.
I.The parsonage should be kept well painted inside and outside. It is preferable that the painting of
the parsonage interior coincide with the beginning of pastorates.
J.The parsonage family is responsible for any and all damage done to the parsonage by their pets.
IV.Changes of pastors
When an impending move is evident, the chairperson of the Trustees and the chairperson of the
Pastor-Parish Relations Committee should meet at the parsonage with the pastor and inspect the parsonage using the following guidelines:
A.A complete check of the inventory shall be made.
B.Each room shall be inspected for needed repairs, refurbishings, paint, etc.
C.The electrical, heating, cooling and plumbing systems shall be inspected.
D.An evaluation of the structure, inside and outside, including furnishings, appliances and systems
shall be made.
E.The pastor shall provide information about the condition of appliances and systems that only the
person living in the house would know.
F.The Trustees shall arrange for needed repairs, refurbishings, painting, etc.
G.The parsonage family shall leave the parsonage in a clean and sanitary condition (including the
yard, attic and basement) All personal items shall be disposed of or removed from the premises.
The parsonage family shall have repaired at their expense any damage due to negligence and/or
pets. If a satisfactory solution/agreement can not be reached by the pastor and church on this
matter, the District Superintendent shall be contacted and the superintendent shall appoint a
committee of two ministers and two lay persons beyond this local charge to determine the extent
of damage that is due to negligence.
H.If at all possible, utilities should be in the church’s name with the parsonage address to avoid
termination of services.
While setting the process for the new pastor’s covenant meeting, also set a walk through of
the parsonage. The outgoing pastor (and spouse), representatives of the Parsonage Committee
(Trustees), representatives of the Pastor (Staff) - Parish Relations Committee, the incoming pastor
(and spouse) and the District Superintendent shall participate in the walls through.
Parsonage Standards Task Group
Robert L. Carter, III, Merlin Conoway, Jean Cornelius,
Lisa Hicks, Norma Hubbard, Marshall Jenkins
The Cabinet
Rev. Bert Felder, Dr. Carl Grubbs, Rev. Jerry Beam
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D. Clergy Vacation and Days Off Policy
Adopted as a Guideline June 2005
The Mississippi Annual Conference recommends that all charges of the conference provide their
pastor(s) with paid annual vacation periods of at least the following schedule and make necessary financial arrangements for pulpit supply during the pastor’s absence from the pulpit. Guidelines for vacation
periods shall be based on the total credited years of service published annually in the conference Journal.
This policy is for pastors serving appointments within the bounds of the Mississippi Conference.
Regardless of years of service, part-time pastors and retired ministers serving under appointment are
recommended to receive two weeks including Sundays annual paid vacation, with the charge responsible
for pulpit supply.
Conference Relationship
Years of Service
Full-time Local Pastors in process,
Attending the four-week Course of Study
Full-time Pastors (Full Members,
Probationary Members, Assoc. Members,
Full Connection Deacons, FTLP)
Vacation Time
2 weeks incl. Sundays
5 years or fewer
6 to 10 years
More than 10 years
NOTE: “Years of service” refers to years of service in an annual conference(s) of The United Methodist Church, not years of
service in the local church to which the pastor is appointed. These years of service include years under appointment to seminary
or beyond the local church.
Vacation time is on a conference-year basis. Vacation time not used in one year cannot be carried
over into the next year. It should also be remembered that participation in camping programs and similar
conference activities, plus time used for Continuing Education, as defined by The Book of Discipline of the
United Methodist Church and according to the rules set by the conference Board of Ordained Ministry,
shall not be considered as vacation time or used instead of vacation time. It is the joint responsibility
of the pastor and the PPR committee to see that such participation does not become abusive and a
hindrance to effective ministry within the local church. Meanwhile, it should also be remembered that
we are a connectional faith and should expect to reasonably share our talents to uplift the whole Body
of Christ where needed.
Churches should encourage their pastor(s) to participate in physical exercise programs, good nutrition programs, and to get regular checkups with their doctors. Pastors and churches should work together
to establish a days off policy which will accommodate church tasks while providing time for the pastor to
maintain personal and spiritual health.
E. Safe Sanctuaries Policy and Minimum
Requirements for Conference Ministries and
Guidelines for Local Church Ministries
The 2006 Annual Conference approved a resolution that the conference “shall develop safety and
risk-reducing policies and procedures for the purpose of providing protection to children, youth, and
vulnerable adults that come to us, to staff and volunteers from unwarranted allegations of abuse, and to
limit the extent of legal liability.” A task group developed the following policy, which will be presented
at the 2007 Annual Conference for adoption.
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Introduction
Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes a child…welcomes me” (Matthew 18:5). He also said, “If any of you
put a stumbling block before one of these little ones…it would be better for you if a great millstone were
fasted around your neck and you were drowned in the depth of the sea.” (Matthew 18:6) Our Christian
faith calls us to offer both hospitality and protection to those who cannot protect themselves. We affirm
this responsibility for the safety of children at each child’s baptism by our congregational response, pledging: “With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child, surrounded
by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads
to life eternal.” (Book of Worship, Baptismal Covenant, Congregational Pledge, 11)
Purpose
Building on our theological and spiritual foundation, our purpose for establishing this policy and
accompanying procedures is to demonstrate our absolute and unwavering commitment to create a safe
environment that will foster the comprehensive health, growth and development of all within our charge
and care.
Intent
As a Christian community of faith, the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church,
we pledge to conduct the ministry of the gospel in ways that foster the safety and spiritual growth of
all. Nothing in this policy or procedure is designed to hinder or prevent the investigation of suspected,
reported, or confirmed violation of any Mississippi criminal laws.
We hereby declare our intent to:
1. Follow reasonable safety measures in the selection and recruitment of staff and volunteers.
2. Provide adequate training for staff and volunteers regarding the implementation of our policies
and procedures.
3. Implement prudent operational procedures in all programs and events that will encourage the
development of our adults and children.
4. Design a clearly defined procedure for reporting instances of injury, harm or abuse in accordance
with the requirements of state and federal laws.
5. Respond with compassion and integrity to needs as they present themselves following incidents
of harm, injury, or abuse.
6. Review our policies and procedures regularly to meet changing legal, health, and safety standards.
Conclusion
In all of our ministries, the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church is committed to
demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ so that each person is “surrounded by steadfast love… established
in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.” (Baptismal Covenant
II, United Methodist Hymnal, p.44).
Definitions
ADULT – Any person 18 years or older
CHILD – Any person under the age of 18
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES – Any activity or program for children or youth sponsored by the Mississippi
Conference of the United Methodist Church, its local churches, or Conference affiliated ministries
CONFERENCE – The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church
NATIONAL BACKGROUND CHECK – A Background check that includes
■ National Criminal Background Check
■ National Sexual Offenders Check
■ Social Security Number Verification
RESIDENTIAL CAMPING – Any overnight event is considered residential camping. This includes but
is not limited to residential camping settings, conference camps, a conference or district lock-in, youth
related overnight events, or mission work outside the boundaries of your residential dwelling
STAFF PERSON – Any person employed by the conference who is responsible for youth or children’s
activities
SUPERVISOR – The person who has direct and immediate oversight and responsibility for any event
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VOLUNTEER – A person 18 years of age or older who assists in conducting youth or children’s activities
under the supervision of a staff person
VULNERABLE ADULT – Any person over 18 years of age with diagnosed diminished physical, mental,
or emotional capacities
1. Selection and Recruitment of Staff and Volunteers
1.1 All persons employed to serve in a supervisory capacity for children/youth shall:
1.1.1 Be at least 21 years of age (in certain circumstances, such as Camp Wesley Pines and Camp
Lake Stephens leadership, 18 years shall be the acceptable minimum age when combined
with adequate training in the conference policies and procedures and competent oversight
by a qualified adult, such as the camp director.)
1.1.2 No one shall be employed in a supervisory capacity unless he/she is at least four years older
than the oldest student
1.1.3 Complete an application/commitment form
1.1.4 Provide three character references with full contact information
1.1.5 Demonstrate an active relationship with their local church for at least 6 months prior to
employment
1.1.6 Be interviewed by the director of the ministry/program
1.1.7 Consent to a national background check
1.2
All volunteers serving in a supervisory capacity for children/youth shall:
1.2.1 Be at least 21 years of age
1.2.3 Demonstrate an active relationship with their local church for at least 6 months prior to
serving in a supervisory capacity
1.3
All volunteers serving in a helping capacity for children/youth shall:
1.4
In the event that a substitute worker needs to be brought in under last-minute circumstances,
that person must:
1.4.2 Complete a basic orientation/training provided by the director or other supervisor before
actually beginning work.
1.5
All information obtained from background checks will be received and reviewed by the
Conference Director of Connectional Ministries or their designee, who may, in their discretion, share applicable information with the appropriate supervisory staff person(s).
Additionally, if the record of a staff member or candidate for a staff position shows a criminal
conviction, the Conference Director of Connectional Ministries or their designee will consider the employment on a case-by-case basis. Otherwise all such information will be held
in confidence, except for any disclosure required by lawful court action.
1.6
Any prospective volunteer or candidate for a staff position with a conviction for a sex offense
or abuse or neglect of a minor is prohibited from work with children or youth. All other
convictions will be considered on a case by case basis.
2.Training
2.1
Training must be a mandatory component of each event’s design. The design team shall be
responsible for assuring that adequate insurance for the specific event and/or activities either
from the conference or the district is in place.
2.2
The design team must have a person available at the event who is trained and certified to
receive any report of allegations of abuse and follow through according to the conference
guidelines and the requirements of state law.
2.3
All workers shall be trained annually in safety, first aid, and child abuse prevention.
2.4
Training shall include information, explanation, and discussion of :
2.4.1 The annual conference policy
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2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.5
2.6
Behaviors or other indicators which may signal problems
Requirements of Mississippi law for reporting incidents of abuse
Procedures for response to incidents of abuse and for reporting incidents of abuse.
All persons serving as directors shall complete certification training for processing allegations
and reports of child abuse.
All workers and leaders will sign a covenant to abide by the conference policy at the conclusion of each training prior to an event.
3. Operational Procedures for Programs and Events
All district and conference ministries with children/youth shall be governed by these guidelines:
3.1
Two unrelated adults shall be present at all times.
3.2
If there are both male and female participants, then the adult leaders should also include
both males and females.
3.3
The number of adult leaders and chaperones required for each event (above the minimum
of two) will be set by the established conference ratios as follows:
3.3.1 Day Care/ Nursery Programs (In compliance with Mississippi State Regulations)
Infants
(Non-handicapped & Not Walking)
1 Adult to 5 Infants
Toddlers
(Walking, Non-handicapped)
2 years of age
3 years of age
4 years of age
5 years of age
6 years of age & Older
3.3.2 Mixed Age Groups
6 weeks to 30 months
2 to 4 years
2 to 3 years
2 1⁄2 to 3 years
2 1⁄2 to 5 years
3 to 5 years
Grades 1-4
Grades 5-12 1 Adult to 5 Children
1 Adult to 8 Children
3.3.3 Residential Camping
Grades 1-8
Grades 9-12
1 Adult to 9 Toddlers
3.4 In residential camping situations, the adult chaperone must always be the same gender as the
campers he/she is supervising.
3.5 Unauthorized visitors/volunteers will not be allowed to remain with the group.
3.6 Participants will not be allowed to leave the designated meeting area without permission/supervision.
3.7 During ministry events, one-on-one activities shall not be conducted “behind closed doors” or
in an isolated area away from trained supervisory persons.
3.8 All ministry events will be carried out in appropriate locations with adequate equipment and
trained adult supervisors present.
3.9 Registration materials for activities in which children are outside direct supervision of their
parents/guardians shall require a signed written permission form that includes pertinent health
information in order to participate.
3.10 If the participants are old enough to understand, they shall sign a covenant of participation
listing rules for all trips, overnights, etc.
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3.11 This paragraph three (3) shall be advisory guidelines only, as applied to ministries in the local
church and shall not be considered as requirement for the local church.
4. Reporting Incidents
4.1 All reporting of alleged incidents or actual incidents of child abuse must strictly follow
Mississippi law.
4.2 A worker who has reasonable cause to suspect that child abuse has occurred should secure the
safety of the child, if possible, and then immediately report the incident to the director/supervisor and the certified safety person of the ministry event. It is never the responsibility of a
worker with children or youth to investigate allegations of child abuse. The director/supervisor
and the certified safety person will then follow all appropriate procedures for reporting to the
child’s parents or guardian, authorities of the annual conference and/or district, and local law
enforcement and/or child protective service agencies.
5. Responding
5.1 A quick, compassionate and unified response to an alleged incident of child abuse will be initiated. All allegations will be taken seriously.
5.2 The Communications Director of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church,
or her/his designee, is the only person authorized to make statements to representatives of the
media. All requests for statements should be directed to the appointed Safe Sanctuaries person
for the event.
5.3 Pastoral support will be available to all persons involved in the incident.
Conclusion
We take our policies to reduce the risk of child abuse seriously and are committed to their enforcement for the safety and security of all our children, youth, and those who work with them. All conference
and district ministry events are required to comply with these policies. Each conference ministry event
shall be subject to review by the Safe Sanctuaries Committee of the Conference Office of Connectional
Ministries and the conference staff person related to that event.
Each district ministry event shall be subject to review by the executive committee of the District
Council on Ministries or its equivalent.
Conference and district ministry events not sponsored by the Conference Office of Connectional
Ministries or the district council or its equivalent will be subject to review by the team, committee, or
board that initiates the event.
Non-compliance with these policies shall result in potential loss of sponsorship by the Conference
Office of Connectional Ministries, district council, or the sponsoring team, board, or committee.
The Conference Office of Connectional Ministries shall review these policies and procedures at least
biannually.
MS Annual Conference
Approved 2007
Index
A
Administration 7
Advance for Christ 129
Africa University 139
Annual Conference Boards, Committees
& Commissions 10
Annual Conference Leadership Groups 11
Annual Conference Officers 7
Appointments 73
Apportioned Mission Shares 95
Archives and History, 11, 129
Awards 190
B
Budget 95
C
Camping Ministries 11, 15, 126, 140
Candler School of Theology, 141
Christian Unity 12
Church and Society, 12
Clergy Behavioral Policy 306
Clergy Vacation Policy 311
Communications, 12, 125
Conference Directory 211
Connectional Leadership Council 8
Connectional Ministries 9, 12, 123
Constitutional Amendments 195
D
Daily Proceedings 37
Directory, Conference
Clergy Members 211
Lay Members 289
Disaster Recovery 13, 128
Discipleship 11
District Boards/Committees 30
District Lay Leaders 6
District Superintendents 6
Drew University Theological School 142
Duke Divinity School 143
E
Episcopacy Committee 124
Equitable Compensation 14, 135
F
Finance and Administration 10, 13, 87, 95
Foundation 29, 133
H
Health and Welfare Boards 15, 129
Higher Education & Campus Ministry 12, 19,
130
Hinton Rural Life Center 134
Hispanic Ministries 12
Historical Society 130
Historical Table - Sessions 179
J
Journal Committee 12
L
Laity Board 11
Lake Junaluska 133
Lay Leader Report 123
Lay Servant Ministry 12
Lay Members of Annual Conference 289
Leadership Council 8
M
Medical Benefits 13, 121
Memoirs
Clergy 149
Spouses 159
Memphis Theological Seminary 147
Millsaps College 132
Minutes
Condensed 53
Daily Proceedings 37
Ministerial Services/Leadership
Ministries 101
Mission Offering 183
Mission Outreach Boards 12, 27
N
Native American Ministry 13
O
Ordained Ministry 13, 138
P
Parsonage Guidelines 308
Peace with Justice 12
Pensions 13, 96, 111
Personnel Committee 13
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