2009 Conference Journal Pt. 1

Transcription

Mississippi Conference
The United Methodist Church
2009
Official Journal
and Yearbook
Volume 1
Arise! Shine!
2009 Journal
Mississippi Conference
of
Uniting
The Mississippi Conference (1972)
and
The North Mississippi Conference (1973)
Twenty First Session
held in
Jackson, MS
at Jackson Convention Complex
June 12-14, 2009
Journal Editor — Larry White
Conference Secretary — Roger Puhr
Assistant — Jay Biedenharn and
Rehannon R. Miller
Statistician — David Greer
All photos courtesy of the
Mississippi United Methodist Advocate
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Table
of
Contents
Section I - Administration
A. Annual Conference Officers ..........................................................................................................5
B. Annual Conference Leadership........................................................................................................6
C. Annual Conference Leadership Groups..........................................................................................9
D. Institution Ministries...................................................................................................................... 12
E. Tellers.............................................................................................................................................. 22
F. District Boards/Committees........................................................................................................... 22
Section II - Conference Directory
A. Clergy, Diaconal/Deaconess........................................................................................................... 29
B. Lay Members................................................................................................................................... 87
Section III - Rules
A. Standing Rules................................................................................................................................ 99
B. Clergy Behavioral Policy.............................................................................................................. 105
C. Parsonage Guidelines................................................................................................................... 107
D. Clergy Vacation and Days Off Policy.......................................................................................... 109
E. Safe Sanctuaries............................................................................................................................ 110
Section IV - Business of Annual Conference
A. Minutes of the Daily Proceedings................................................................................................ 115
B. Condensed Minutes..................................................................................................................... 126
C. Appointments............................................................................................................................... 147
Section V - Reports
A. Connectional Ministries.............................................................................................................. 161
B. Financial and Administrative Ministries.................................................................................... 166
C. Ministerial Services ..................................................................................................................... 174
Section VI - Resolutions
A. Regular.......................................................................................................................................... 179
B. Referred......................................................................................................................................... 181
C. Property......................................................................................................................................... 182
D. Constitutional Amendments 2008 General Conference.......................................................... 185
Section VII - Historical
A. Historical Table............................................................................................................................ 201
B. Memoirs........................................................................................................................................ 202
C. Pictorial......................................................................................................................................... 217
D. Rolls............................................................................................................................................... 221
Section VIII - Financial
A. Reports.......................................................................................................................................... 233
B. Budgets.......................................................................................................................................... 243
The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2009
Section I
Administration
A. Annual Conference Officers
Bishop
Hope Morgan Ward
P. O. Box 931, Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 948-4561 EXT. 24
Conference Lay Leader
Timothy Crisler
2 Pintail Cove, Raymond, MS 39154 (601) 857-0401
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop
Embra Jackson
Director of Connectional Ministries
Steve Casteel
Coordinator of Communications
Lisa Michiels
Director of Financial Administration/Treasurer/ Conference Benefits Officer
David Stotts
Director of Ministerial Services
Lisa Garvin
Conference Secretary
Roger Puhr
P.O. Box 220 Collins, MS 39428 (601) 765-4906
Minutes Secretary
Sue McGrew
241 Church Ave, Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 604-1962
Journal Editor
Larry White
P. O. Box 278, Wiggins, MS 39577 (601) 928-4880
Statistician
David B. Greer
P. O. Box 8704, Moss Point, MS 39562 (228) 475-7888
Auditor
Horne CPA Group, Jackson
Chancellor
Clifford B. Ammons
United Methodist Women, President
Jackie Pennington
707 Tenth Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-8139
United Methodist Men, President
United Methodist Youth, President Chet Dillard
121 East Lakeview, Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-7884
Callie Stewart 13904 Puerto Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 818-4675
Methodist Foundation, Executive Director
Martha Scarborough
P. O. Box 2415, Ridgeland, MS 39158 (601) 948-8845
Conference Board of Pensions, Liaison Officer
Byrd Hillman, Jr.
25274 Highway 19 North, Kosciusko, MS 39090 (800) 586-0113
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 Hope Morgan Ward
Vice-Chair........................................................................................Timothy Crisler, Conference Lay Leader
Recording Secretary...................................................................................Roger Puhr, Conference Secretary
Statistician................................................................................................................................. David B. Greer
2. District Superintendents
BRO............................................ Johnny Crosby, P. O. Box 629, Brookhaven, MS 39602 (601) 833-1619
EJA.................................Giles Lindley, 860 E. River Place, Ste 101, Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 944-0776
GWD.............Victoria L. White, 102 E. Claiborne, Suite 102D, Greenwood, MS 38930 (662) 453-0878
HAT.................................................Mike Hicks, P. O. Box 2057, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 264-9181
MER.......................Timothy Thompson, 6210 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-6221
NAL................................................... Jerry Beam, P. O. Box 686, New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-7733
SEA.......................................................Bill McAlilly, PO Box 6586, Gulfport, MS 39506 (228) 604-2300
SEN.............................Victoria Sizemore-Baldwin, P. O. Box 220, Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562-5865
STA.................................................... Bob Rambo, P. O. Box 1329, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-0198
TUP..................................................Geoffrey Joyner, P. O. Box 3957, Tupelo, MS 38803 (662) 842-8477
WJA.....................Henderson Rasberry, 860 E. River Place, Ste 101, Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 944-0776
3. District Lay Leaders
BRO..................................... Pat Smith, 236 Deer Run Trial NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601 (601) 833-8787
EJA................................................ LaToya Redd, 102 Caine Circle, Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 825-5415
GWD.........................................John McClay, 2317 Short Street, Greenville, MS 38703 (662) 334-2756
HAT................................................................. John Gavin, 919 CR 23, Laurel, MS 39443 (601) 764-4621
MER.................................................Kiah Hitt, 11671 Hwy 482, Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 656-2662
NAL....................................Dr. James Herod, 882 Hwy. 7 North , Abbeville , MS 38601 (662) 236-3730
SEA..............................................Mary Carter, 1611 Bender Street, Picayune, MS 39466 (601) 798-6911
SEN..................................................................... Joy Mullen, 79 Oak, Oakland, MS 38948 (662) 623-7070
STA...........................................James Woodard, 411 ML King Drive, Eupora, MS 39744 (662) 320-2020
TUP.......................................... Krister Corley, 4646 Longview Road, Belden, MS 38826 (662) 231-8348
WJA.................................................Jim Golden, 380 Golden Lane, Vaughan, MS 39179 (662) 673-9391
4. Connectional Leadership Team
Lay Leader / Convener Timothy Crisler
2 Pintail Cove, Raymond, MS 39154 (601) 368-5657
Bishop
Hope Morgan Ward
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop
Embra Jackson
Roger Puhr
18601 Highway 63, Moss Point, MS 39562 (228) 588-6546
Coordinator of Communications
Lisa Michiels
Steve Casteel
P. O. Box 1147, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515
Director of Financial Administration/Treasurer/ Conference Benefits Officer
David Stotts
Lisa Garvin
Missions Team
Mission / Convener
Kiah Hitt
11671 Hwy 482, Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 656-2662
Association of Community Centers and Conference Institutions
Becky Dotson
P.O. Box 2589, Madison, MS 39230 (601) 853-5000
Chabadza Coordinator
Michelle Shrader
3684 Lakeland Lane, Apt E3, Jackson, MS 39216 (601) 331-0476
Disaster Response
Wayne Napier
P.O.Box 146, Baldwin, MS 38824 (662) 365-5818
Katrina Recovery
Robert Sharp
19525 Old River Road, Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 826-4554
Mission Secretary
Lou Ann Staggs
1146 CR 135 East, L-5, New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-7733
UMVIM Coordinator
David Newton
5305 Noma Drive, Diamondhead, MS 39525 (228) 255-6888
Reconciliation Team
Reconciliation / Convener Maxine Bolden
1448 Tracewood Drive, Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 932-6507
Hispanic Ministry
Religion & Race Rayford Woodrick
353 West Oak Leaf Court, Ridgeland, MS 39157 (601) 856-9581
Mattie Gipson
209 E 5th Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 583-8131
Spiritual Leadership Team
Spiritual Leadership / Convener
Steve McAlilly
802 Oak Grove Road, Tupelo MS, 38804 (662) 844-8977
Cabinet Representative Tim Thompson
6210 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-6221
Lay Speaking Ministries
Cheryl Denley
1159 Independence Road, Coldwater, MS 38618 (662) 562-5865
UMM President
Chet Dillard
121 East Lakeview, Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 649-5464
UMW President
Jackie Pennington
707 Tenth Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-8139
Stewardship Team
Stewardship / Convener
Eddie Rester
115 Linden Court, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 544-7873
Church Revitalization Andy Stoddard
114 Forrest Gate Circle, Ripley, MS 38663 (662) 837-7183
Communications
Frances Lucas
1701 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39201(601) 974-1400
New Church Development Denise Donnell
219 Couthouse Rd. Gulport, MS 39562 (228) 896-7626
Parish & Community Development Coordinator
Neville Vanderburg
6676 Blocker Street, Olive Branch, MS 38654 (662) 893-0280
Small Church Coordinator
Lauren Porter
P O Box 308, Utica, MS 39175 (601) 885-6152
Young People's Team
Young People / Convener
Camping Ministry Association
Lydia Smith
PO Box 3434, University, MS 38677 (662) 523-6470
David Carroll
7427 Old Canton Rd., Madison, MS 39110 (601) 856-9581
Conference Council on Youth Ministry
Callie Stewart
13904 Puerto Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 818-4675
Higher Education and Campus Ministry Convener
(To Be Announced)
408 West Quitman, Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 423-9253
MUMSM Josh Gray
4037 Dunsinane Street, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (601) 928-6009
5. Financial and Administrative Ministries
Director of Financial Administration/Treasurer:
David Stotts
Episcopacy Committee
Finance and Administration
Medical Benefits
Jim Orman
1623 Windward Bluff, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 324-8996
Danny Rowland
P. O. Box 2585, Starkville MS, 39760 (662) 324-1255
Trey Harper
55 N Gold Street, Eupora, MS 39744 (662) 258-2611
Pensions
Ed Jones
38 Wintergreen Rd, Madison, MS 39110 (601) 853-9634
Trustees
Henderson Rasberry
100 Post Oak Drive, Madison, MS 39110 (601) 856-6058
6. Ministerial Services/Leadership Ministries
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop:
Embra Jackson
Director of Ministerial Services:
Lisa Garvin
Clergy/Diaconal Ministry Emergency Fund
P. M. Gordon, Sr.
2328 Twin Gum Road, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-7525
Equitable Compensation (Commission on)
Ordained Ministry (Board of)
James Biedenharn, Jr.
P. O. Box 6, Byhalia, MS 38611 (662) 838-2237
Scott Larsen
7395 Stateline Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654 (662) 895-2208
Pastoral Care & Counseling
Billy McCord
P. O. Box 337, Bruce, MS 38915 (662) 983-2213
Standing Rules
Wayne Webster
312 Natchez Ave, Brookhaven, MS 39601
7. Annual Conference Ministries
Annual Conference Committee
Nominations Committee
C. Annual Conference Leadership Groups
Annual Conference
(Boards, Committees, Commissions, Etc.)
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
“More People, Younger People, More Diverse People”
Religion & Race
Mattie Gipson
Hispanic Ministry
Rayford Woodrick
Spiritual
Leadership
Steve McAlilly
Reconciliation
Maxine Bolden
Asst. to the
Bishop
Embra
Jackson
Dir. of Ministerial Services
Lisa
Garvin
Dir. of
Communication
Lisa C.
Michiels
Connectional
Leadership Team
Lay Leader (Convener)
Tim Crisler
Bishop
Hope Morgan Ward
Cabinet Representative
Timothy Thompson
Lay Speaking Ministries
Cheryl Denley
UMW President
Jackie Pennington
UMM President
Chet Dillard
Mission
Kiah
Hitt
Roger Puhr
DCM
Steve Casteel
Stewardship
Eddie Rester
Director, Financial
Administration/Treasurer
David Stotts
Young
People
Lydia Smith
Mission
Secretary
Lou Ann
Staggs
Assoc. of Community Centers
and Conference
Institutions
Becky Dotson
Disaster
Response
Wayne Napier
UMVIM
Coordinator
David Newton
Katrina Recovery
Robert Sharp
Chabadza
Coordinator
Michelle
Shrader
Camping Ministry Assoc.
David Carroll
Higher Education
and Campus Ministry
Covener
TBA
Dennise Donnell
Conf. Council on Youth
Min.
Callie Stewart
Lauren Porter
MUMSM
Josh Gray
Communication Convener
Frances Lucas
Parish & Community
Development Coordinator
Neville Vanderburg
Church Revitalization
Andy Stoddard
New Church Development
Small Church Coordinator
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1. Personnel
Connectional Ministry
Clergy:
Maxine Bolden, Steve McAllily, Eddie Rester, Giles Lindley, Tim Thompson, Vickie White
Laity
Timothy Crisler, 2 Pintail Cove, Raymond MS 39154
Kiah Hitt, 11671 Hwy 482, Philadelphia MS 39350
Lydia Smith, PO Box 3434, University MS 38677
Mary Carter, 1611 Bender Street, Picayune MS 39466
Latoya Redd, 102 Caine Circle, Brandon MS 39042
James Woodard, 117 Sagamore Circle, Columbus MS, 39705
Clergy:
Don Bishop, Rod Borders, Jimmy Carr, Grover Glenn III, Vicki Landrum, Joe May, Mitchell McDonald,
Andy Ray, Danny Rowland, Martha Williams
Laity: Tommy Barrett, 424 Townes Avenue, Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 226-3205
Larry Davis, 572 Mockingbird, Long Beach, MS 39560 (228) 868-9427
Ray Gafford, 1164 State Hwy 348, New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-2719
John Harper, 301 Pressly Drive, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 324-8424
Beth Hartness, P O Box 569, Kosciusko, MS 39090 (662) 289-1800
Red Moffat III, (601) 956-5687
Duane O’Neill, 205 Club Ct., Madison, MS 39110 (601) 948-4300
Delmar Robinson, P. O. Box 4608, Biloxi, MS 39535 (228) 348-2770
Ellen Short, 2365 Quail Creek Rd., Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 823-7204
Bill Smallwood, P O Box 337, New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-4660
Gatha Wallace, P. O. Box 26, Baldwyn, MS 38824 (662) 365-5104
Health Benefits
Clergy:
Stephen Cook, Sonny Davis, Trey Harper, Dwight Prowell
Laity: Phil Brooks, 365 Rollingwood Dr, Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 693-1521
Liz Clayton, (601) 234-5278
Herman Freeman, 2413 23rd Ave, Meridian, MS 39302 (601) 482-0251
Joe Guess, PO Box 249, Pickens, MS 39146 (662) 468-2740
Marcus Herrington, 104 Pine Crest Dr, Union, MS 39365 (601) 774-8533
Cynthia Parker, 107 Belle Meade Blvd., Flowood, MS 39232 (601) 992-2821
Libby Piazza, 1105 Post Rd, Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 974-5508
Latoya Redd, 102 Caine Circle, Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 825-5415
Debra Strong, 401 Highway 550 NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601 (601) 833-1694
Cheryl Webb, 581 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39158 (601) 898-1113
Pensions
Clergy:
Zack Beasley, David Meadows, John Moore, Tim Prather, Ray Stokes, Richard Topp
Laity: Helen Bell, 2849 Pope/Water Valley Road, Pope, MS 38658 (662) 647-2463
Leon Cooper, 107 Oak St, Newton, MS 39345 (601) 683-6635
George East, 803 - 24 Street, Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 864-7566
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Barbara Johnson, 1932 Highway 13 South, Columbia, MS 39429 (601) 736-7806
Ed Jones, 38 Wintergreen Rd, Madison, MS 39110 (601) 853-9634
Vera Latham, P O Box 501, Winona, MS 38967 (662) 283-4204
Cynthia McGee, (601) 876-3370
Wade Watts, (601) 355-5274
Trustees:
Clergy: Mitchell Hedgepeth, Brad Hodges, Geoffrey Joyner, Rachel Pitts, Henderson Rasberry, Victoria White
Laity: Leslie Bounds, 4001 Glen Wycki Cove, Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 824-9875
Robert Carter, 106 Belle Meade Blvd., Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 560-5913
Lelon Davidson, P.O. Box 153, Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 234-3723
Johnny Ferrell, PO Box 1009, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 Vicki Graves
Annie Magee, 27 Lee Magee Road, Tylertown, MS 39667 (601) 876-5771
George Verrall, 1481 Woodcreek Rd., Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-6481
Sallie Whiteside, 1040 Robindale Road, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-6154
2. Ministerial Services / Leadership Ministries
Equitable Compensation
Clergy:
Jim Biedenharn, Robert Brown, Jim Fisher, Ozell Landfair
Ordained Ministry
Clergy:
Tommy Artmann, Tom Atkins, Jimmy Barnes, Warren Black, Lister Bowdoin, Ray Branch, John
Branning, Fred Britton, Eddie Brown, George Buell, Robert Cartlidge, Warren Coile, Larry Creel,
Phillip Dearman, Allison Carr Dickerson, John Evans, Jim Genesse, Mattie Gipson, Ronnie Goodwin,
Tommy Greer, Dianne Harms, Larry Hilliard, Barbara Hite, Dixie Holder-Cummings, Ginger Holland,
Gene Horton, Eddie Lee Jones, Mark Jones, Rusty Keen, Joe Landrum, Scott Larsen, B.F. Lee, Lynette
Little, Andy Pearson, Robert Pittman, Tom Potter, Eric Pridmore, Joe Ranager, Linda Rickman, Richard
Robbins, Lloyd Rollins, Connie Shelton, Ed Temple, Sandra Thomas, Earl Wilson, Chris Young
Laity: Jaye Bradley, 2248 Highway 612, Lucedale, MS 39452 (601) 947-2440
Dianne Elliott, 608 Ridgeway Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 846-0800
Margaret Gipson, 109 Price Hill Cove, Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 234-9367
Billie Graham, #10 Broadmoor Cr, Laurel, MS 39441 (601) 426-9900
Robert Harry, 3836 Morningview Drive, Moss Point, MS 39563 (228) 475-4806
Robert Hughes, 5037 37th St, Meridian, MS 39307 (601) 483-4453
Gretchen Luvene, P O Box 154, Lauderdale, MS 39335 (601) 679-8885
Kathy Marlow, 4280 Stage Road, Coldwater, MS 38618 (662) 562-9476
Leroy Nash, PO Box 462, Duck Hill, MS 38925 (662) 565-2568
Kaye Schloemer, 3022 Tidewater Circle, Madison, MS 39110 (601) 856-9581
Bill Scott, 203 West Pine Street, Magnolia, MS 39652 (601) 783-2337
Mary Lynn Still, 525 W 7th Street, Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 649-1197
Ex-Officio:
Jim Beam-Ingram, David Newton, Bob Rambo, Victoria Sizemore-Baldwin, Rebecca Youngblood
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D. Institution Trustee/Directors
1. Camping Ministries
a. Gulfside Association, Inc., Waveland
Board of Trustees
Class of 2010
Eva Baham, Ora Franklin, Joy Carr, Jerry Mitchell, Bishop Linda Lee, Abraham Carey, Michael Freeman,
Bishop Earl Bledsoe, Alan Rice RFDCDC
Class of 2011
Bishop Janice Huie, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Bishop William Hutchinson, Vincent Harris, Bishop
Felton E. May, Vera Thomas, Pamela Crosby, Elijah Stansell, Eleanor Colvin
Ex-Officio
Dr. William T. Carter, Tina Council-Moore, Wilma Dunbar
Honorary/Life
Marian T. Martin, Bishop Alfred L. Norris, Rev. Calvin Jackson, Jessie Mae Robinson, Dr. Israel L.
Rucker, Samuel L. Jenkins, Carrie P. Ray
b. Lake Stephens United Methodist Camp, Oxford
Trustees
Class of 2010
Brownie Tohill, Mark McAnally, Jeff Lawrence, Mary Sharp Rayner, Max Billingsley
Class of 2011
Brad Sartur, Lynn Lott, Bruce Taylor, Susan Wright Roberts, Milton Whatley
Class of 2012
Eddie Willis, Kathleen Smith, Amy Daniels, Carla Proctor, Pat Ward
Class of 2013
Bill Beavers, Clair Dobbs, Anna Polsgrove, Pat Barrett Dixie H. Cummings
Ex-Officio
Robin Dambrino, David Carroll, Jerry Beam, Frank Haynes, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
c. Seashore United Methodist Assembly, Biloxi
Board of Directors
Class of 2010
Connie Helmuth, Judy Thomas, Rev. Stephen Sparks, Rev. Lindsey Robinson
Class of 2011
Rev. J.W. Crawley, Rev. Robbie Murden, Rev. Ben Barlow
Class of 2012
Rev. Stephen Bishop, Charlene Sharp, Jamie Foster
Class of 2013
Rev. Robbie Murden, Rev, Ben Barlow
Ex-Officio
Rev. Bill McAlilly, Rev. James Sturn, Art Steinaway (General Director), Pal Reeves, Bishop Hope
Morgan Ward
Honorary/Life
Daisy Thomas
d. Wesley Pines, Conference, Retreat and Camping Center, Gallman
Trustees
Class of 2010
Robert Oakes, Larry Swales, Rev. Karen Koons Hayden, Rev. Johnny Crosby
Class of 2011
Jana Jobe, Susan Gannaway, Rev Barry Male, Rev. Will Dowling
Class of 2012
Rev. Lisa Garvin, Stephen Bishop, Rev. Pamela Cameron, Beverly Gabbert
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Ex-Officio
Rev. Ted Giordano, Bob McElroy, Rev. Johnny Crosby, Rev. David Carroll, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward,
Rev. David Cumbest, Rev. Joe Garvin
Honorary/Life
Rev. Byrd Hillman
2. Health and Welfare Ministry Institutions
a. The Baddour Center, Inc., Senatobia
Trustees
Board of Trustees
Mike Landrum, Chairperson; Dr. Dick Ross, Vice President; Judy Starkey, Secretary; Bailey Meeks,
Treasurer; Polly Bailey, Bill Davenport, Lisa Fuller, Wayne Godwin, Gladys Hamilton, Read Holland,
Mike Landrum, J.Stanley McNeese, Mark Medford, Bailey Meeks, Doug Miller, , Dr. Marian Miller, Steve
Nelson, Sharon Perry, Dr. Dick Ross, Judy Starkey, Gerry Thomas
Ex-Officio
Alan Callicott, Rev. Steve Casteel, Rev. Jeff Switzer, Dr. Aubrey Lucas, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward,
Jackie Pennington, Parke Pepper, Rev. Vicki Sizemore-Baldwin, Herbert Woodrick
The Baddour Family
Don Baddour, Paul Baddour, Paul Baddour, Jr.; Margy Graham, Kristen Montgomery, Shea Veazey
b. Mississippi Methodist Senior Services, Inc.
Board of Directors
Officers for 2009:
Polly Bailey, Chair; Frank Patty, Vice Chair; Bill Scott, Secretary; Loretta Wadlington, Assistant
Secretary
Class of 2012
Marilyn Agnew, Polly Bailey, Phillip Brooks, Shaw Johnson, Betsy Perry
c. United Methodist Senior Services of Tupelo Area, Inc.
United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Marilyn Agnew, Polly Bailey, Beth Brevard, Steve Corban Medford M. Leake, Guy W. Mitchell III
Class of 2010
Clyde Biddle, Hank Boerner, Paul Eason, Juanita Floyd, Ann Milan
Class of 2011
Jim Diffee, Tommy Harris, David Henson, Tina Holland
Ex-Officio Members
Polly Bailey, Chairman, MMSS; Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO; Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief
Operating Officer; Greg Warnick, Executive Director
d. United Methodist Senior Services of Clarksdale Area, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Ray Branch, Mark Foster, Goldie Hirsberg, Shaw Johnson, Betsy Perry
Class of 2010
Hal Fiser, Tish Gardner, Lyn Gates, Charles Langford, Billy Nowell, Joyous Sbravati
Class of 2011
Timothy Beard, Hardy Jones, Jean Owen, Manuel Peters, Woody Sawyer, Linda Schmitz
Ex- Officio Members
Operating Officer; Mary Margaret Chrestman, Executive Director
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f. United Methodist Senior Services of Columbus Area, Inc.
United Methodist Senior Services of the Golden Triangle Area, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
John Davis, Howard Fisackerly, James V. Gatewood, Linda Shelton, George Wade
Class of 2010
Fred Brown, Ellender McClure, Mike Perkerson, Sammie St. John, Sarah Sanders
Class of 2011
Jamie Anderson, Doris Bankhead, Freida Burt, Jeannie Sansing, Bill West
Honorary Members
Geneva Kennedy, Henry Holleman
Ex-Officio Members
Operating Officer; Stan Maynard, Executive Director
g. Aldersgate Retirement Community, Inc., - Lauderdale Senior Services Inc.
Meridian Senior Services, Inc. - Aldersgate Personal Care, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Leslie Dunn, Maurice Hall, Beverly Isaacs, Chris Lauderdale, Larry Pupa
Class of 2010
Ann Alexander, Richard Armstrong, Jamie Cater, Susan Ledbetter, Tim Thompson
Class of 2011
Mary Anderson, Jonathan Bell, Hargie Crenshaw, Christine Riley, Mel Scarborough
Ex-Officio
Operating Officer; Lawona Broadfoot, Executive Director & Regional Director-South
h. Hattiesburg Area Senior Services, Inc.
Wesley Manor Retirement Community, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Ted Alexander, Linda Donnell, Betsy M. Rowell
Class of 2010
Susan Donohue, Willie Sims, Sidney L. Whitley
2011
Rebecca M. Grantham, Frank Gunn, Richard G. Topp
Ex-Officio Members
Operating Officer; Kim J. Pittman, Executive Director
i. Seashore Campground Retirement Home, Inc.
Gulf Oaks Methodist Manor, Inc.
Seashore Personal Care, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Edgar Gilmore, Sidney L. Rushing, Barbara Stewart, Nancy Wilson
Class of 2010
Greg Cronin, Joe C. McClammy, Margaret McKenzie, Patsy Topazi, Betty Weaver
Class of 2011
Huntley Biggs, Annie Marie Moreton, James O. “Buddy” Ray, Walter Taylor
Ex-Officio Members
Operating Officer; Mike Mahan, Executive Director
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j. Greene County Retirement Systems, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Richard Fleming, Nell Gray, Jimmy Holcomb, Phillip Price
Class of 2010
Andy Hollinghead, Mary Williams
Class of 2011
Johnnie Denmark, Debra Helton, Wanda Holland, Diane Shoemaker
Ex-Officio Members
Operating Officer; Catherine Bradley, Executive Director
k. United Methodist Senior Services of Jackson Area, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Murphy Adkins, Willis Britt Jr., Richard D. DeShazo, Alice Gorman, H. R. Kilby
Class of 2010
Effie Clay, Stephen Handley, Libby Mahaffey, Vernon Muse, Frank Thomas
Class of 2011
Leo Boolos Jr., Jackie Granberry, Freddie Logan, W. J. Reed Jr., Joey Shelton
Ex-Officio Members
Operating Officer; Kay Higginbotham, Executive Director
l. United Methodist Senior Services of Clay County, Inc.
Dugan Memorial Home, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Louise Campbell, Jackie Edwards. Sara Roberts, Steve White
Class of 2010
Glenda Brinkley, Bill Burris, Gene Childress, Brett Miller,
Class of 2011
T.N. Braddock, Frances McClellan, Jane K. Rives
Ex-Officio Members
Operating Officer; Shelley Tuggle, Executive Director
m. United Methodist Senior Senior Services of Desoto County, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Clay Davis, Amye Kelly, Pam Puckett, Charles Smith, Betty Stoker
Class of 2010
Lee Ashcraft, Hattie Bunch, Tom Butler, Joe Frank Lauderdale, Billie Wilhite
Class of 2011
Cynthia Coleman, Kevin Doddridge, Herman Freeman, Milton Nichols, Sue Poff
Ex-Officio Members
Operating Officer; Marian Norwood, Executive Director
n. Martha Coker Home, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Beverley King, Frank M. Patty Jr., Van Ray, Rita Sanders
Class of 2010
Mary Evelyn Butler, Robert E. Coker, Richard Darden, Priscilla Harper
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Class of 2011
Penny Jackson, Betty Nickels, Hank Remington, Steve Roark
Ex-Officio Members
Operating Officer; Julie Hoffman, Executive Director
3. Higher Education and Campus Ministry
I. United Methodist Related Institutions
a. Millsaps College, Jackson
Board of Directors
Class of 2010
Rev. Warren Black, Carolyn Hood, Monica Sethi Harrigill, James A. Coggin, Archie C. Lamb, Vonda
Reeves-Darby, Steven W. Smith, E.B. Robinson Jr.; Rev. Bill McAlilly, Joan Brady Bailey, Bob Leggett
Class of 2011
Rev. Karen Koons Hayden, Richard Hickson, Eason Leake, Don Q. Mitchell, Cooper Morrison, Marry
Todd Porters Sanders, Allan Jefferson McDonald, Rev. Zach Beasley, Bill Bynum
Class of 2012
Rev. Steven Casteel, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Daniel S. Bowling III, William Yates III, Rev. Luther S.
Ott, Hal Malchow, Mary Christina Glick, William Riley Flatt, Vaughan McRae, Richard Mills
Class of 2013
Rev. Lisa Garvin, Rev. Joey Shelton, Maurice Hall, William R. James, Paul Benton, Tom Fowlkes, Jay
Lindsey, Mike McRae, Paul Ogden
Ex-Officio
b. Rust College, Holly Springs
Trustees
Trustees
Class of 2009
John R. Arnold, C. F. Brittenum, Tom Brown, William Catledge, Adolph Harper, Charles Leggett Jr.,
Rev. Joe May, Leone Medin, Rev. David Swinton, Barbara R. Thompson
Class of 2010
Jimmy Brown, Patricia Bruce-Lowe, Rev. Jerry Mitchell, Theodore S. Moll
Class of 2011
Pearlene Carter, Rev. Jimmy Carr, Rev. Earnest L. Henry, Wesley E. Jones, Oreler D. B. Murry, Dimaggio
Nichols, Dorthy Pennington, F. C. Richardson, Cecelia Wilson Sawyer
Ex-Officio Members
David L. Beckley, Rev. Milton Boyd, Rev. Randy Cross, Bishop Sally Dyck, Rev. Robert Flaherty, Bishop
Robert Hoshibata, Bishop Deborah Kiesey, Rev. Edward Charles Moses Sr., Bishop Gregory V. Palmer,
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Bishop Richard Wills, Jr.
Emeriti Trustees
Jennie R. Calbert, Rev. Henry C. Clay, Mabelle Ellis, James O. Erwin, George Menshik, Mary N. Mosley,
Cora Norman, I. L. Rucker, Henry Varnell, Vernon Winfrey
Consultant
John McCarty, Amanda Choi
II. Wesley Foundation Directors
Four-Year Colleges
a. Wesley Foundation, Alcorn State University
Board Of Directors
Class of 2009
J.E. “Sam” Price, E.L. Vaughn
Class of 2010
Lola Brown, Esther Perryman, Debra Sturgis Stamps, Charlene Tate
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Class of 2011
Rev. Andre’ Richard Tillman, Cassandra Vaughn Class of 2012
Marion Margret Hearn, Rev. Arthur Lewis Jr., Ronald McLaughlin, Daniel “Dan” Moore, Wayne A.
Stirgus, Vivian Toussaint, Jack Walters, Rev. Chris Young
Ex-Officio Members
Rev. Willis Britt, Rev. Phillip Heidelberg, Mike Vinson
Honorary Members
Rev. Henry Clay, Warren Cox ,Timothy Crisler, Bonnie Dillon, Joe Dockins, Larscie Ellis, Rev. David
Harrison, Willie F. Jackson, Sidney James, Waldo James, Charles J.D. Tillman
b. Wesley Foundation, Jackson State University
Board of Directors
Winston Anderson, Georgia Bates, Luther Bates, Rev. Stephen Bittick (TBE), Rev. Maxine Bolden,
Katherine Bryant, Marilyn Clark, Dorothy Ellis (TBE), Dewey Handy, Mercer Harbour (TBE), Rev. Paul
Luckett, Rev. Emily Sanford, Rev. Michelle Shrader, Dorothy Terry, Rodney Washington (TBE), Ruth
Williams
c. Wesley Foundation, Mississippi State University
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Delbert Berry, Pat Dye, Anna Hood, Skip Jack, Harold Rone, Roy Ruby, Bobby Thomson, Andy Walters,
Kim Walters, Emilie Ward, Russ Ward, Kimberly Williams
Class of 2010
Ryan Akers, Sue Cherry, Diana Eubanks, Molly Jackson, Bill Maslin, Doyle Pendley, Julia Pendley, Jenny
Turner
Class of 2011
Gloria Batson, Betty Jane Chatham, Clarence Collison, Bill Jones, J.E. Logan, Tom Smith
Class of 2012
Bob Crabtree, Debra Fairbrother, Clinton Graves, Nina Hatcher, Jack Newell, Charles Nicholas,
Charlotte Taylor, Bill Thurlow, Linda Wells, Wayne Wells
Honorary Members
George Verrall, Kay Verrall
Ex-Officio Members
Rev. George Buell, Rev. Jason Franklin, Rev. Hugh Griffith, Rev. Eddie Lee Jones, Rev. Stacey Parvin,
Rev. Bob Rambo, Rev. Barry Robinson, Rev. Danny Rowland
d. Wesley Foundation, Mississippi University for Women
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Charlotte Black, Betty Darnell, Ellen Lovick, Jerry & Deborah Robertson, Sandy Williams, Mary
Wilson
Class of 2010
Doris Bankhead, Mamie Brown, Jan Miller, Sally Pearson, Harry Rodgers, Jr., T.J. Tate, Betsy & Gilbert
Spencer, Jacky Triplett, Judy Turnage
Class of 2011
Carolyn Allen, Melissa Butler, Melissa Gilmore, Sandra Rader, Margaret Sharp, Kay & Sammy
Townsend, Margaret Triplett
Ex-Officio Members
Rev. James Black, Rev. Nancy Bishop, Rev. Anne R. Bradley, Rev. Curtis Bray, Rev. Fred Brown, Rev.
Ben Butler, Kathy Butler, Rev. Pamela Cameron, Rev. Stacy Douglas, Hayley Erwin, Rev. Prentiss “Bud”
Gordon, Jr., Gail Griffith, Rev. Mike Hunter, Rev. Sam Morris, Rev. Andy Pearson, Rev. Tony Proctor,
Rev. Bob Rambo, Rev. Ron Thomas
Honorary Members
Brenda Blanton
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e. Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Valley State University
Board of Directors
Rev. Johnny Collins, Linda Jones, John McClay, Cathon Robinson, Francis Showi, Willie Totten,
Marguerite Williams
Class of 2010
Troy Brown, Henri Etta Lowe, Juvernia Robinson, Leddell Robinson, Lenard Robinson, H.C. Redmond,
J. Russell, Mary Alice White, Roosevelt Yarbrough
Class of 2011
Ivan Baker, Lena Berry, Wilson Dillard, Mary Govan, Kaifter Holston, Mitch McDonald, Pam Powers,
Rev. Glenn Seefeld, Erie Stuckett
Ex-Officio Members
Rev. Victoria White, Thelma Collins
Honorary Member
Rev. Johnny Q.C. James
f. Wesley Foundation, University of Mississippi
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
John Adams, Vicki Bell, Rev. Claire Dobbs, Michael Gong, Sarah Gong, Joe Stennett, Marsha Wren
Class of 2010
Heard Butler, Felice Coles, Rev. Jim Hall, Kaye Smythe, Pat Patterson
Class of 2011
Nancy Bridges, Jay Knight, Merissa Rambo, Mandi Stutsy
Ex-Officio Members
Rev. Jerry Beam, Rev. Warren Black, Rev. John Kramer, Rev. Deborah Palmer, Billy Rhodes, Darrell
Whitaker
Honorary Members
Randy Johnson, Bill Sissell, Bill Smallwood
g. Wesley Foundation, University of Southern Mississippi
Board of Directors
Rev. Mark Anderson, Rev. Tommy Artmann, Rev. Tom Atkins, Mita Blanshard, Christa Bowman, Bob
Brumfield, Rev. Sam Bruton, Mildred Calbert, Rev. Bruce Case, Fred Curry, Mikal Dickerson, Wynde
Fitts, Luke Gallaspy, Rev. Mattie Gipson, Katie Hankins, Sherry Herron, Rev. Mike Hicks, Rev. Vicki
Hughes, Rev. Patrick Hutto, Pat Jones, John Meyer, Mary Peters, Kyle Reid, Rev. Eddie Rester, George
Stark, Nancy Steen, Richard Topp, Jason Townsend
III. Wesley Foundation Directors
Community Colleges
a. Wesley Foundation, Coahoma Community College
Board of Directors
Rev. Eddie J. Ford, Donell Harrell, Monica Johnson, Earnestine Landfair, Toya Matthews, Beatrice Reid,
Selena Reid, Mayor Wilson
b. Wesley Foundation, Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Board of Directors
Shirley Calcote, Mike Calhoun, Linda Campbell, Carol Ford, Stephanie Gatlin, Martha Lightsey, Sarah
Lloyd, Pat Lowery, Lynne Lusk, Rev. Lynne Mote, Pat Smith, Rev. Mary Stewart, Verna Smith, Dorothy
Wittig
c. Wesley Foundation, Holmes Community College
Board of Directors
Linda Alexander, Bobby Cain, Shirley Cain, Rosalyn Davis, Howard Harrison Jr., Nancy Lowe, Terry
Moore, Clinton Teague, Andy Woods
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d. Wesley Foundation, Itawamba Community College
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Rev. Doyce Gunter, David Hill, Viki Hussey, Betsy White
Class of 2010
Rev. Jimmy Criddle, Cully Hartsell, Jimmy Langley, Jameson Rogers, Pam Wheeler
Class of 2011
Rev. Wade Holland, Veronica Johnson, Wesley Partin, Bobby Walker
Class of 2012
Randy Aycock, Thomas Griffith, Lindsy Leake, Rev. Jess Moore
e. Wesley Foundation, Meridian Community College
Board of Directors
Will Anderson, Stephanie Brown, Stuart Brown, Annie Burns, Barbara Jones, Rick Joyner, Sarah King,
Rev. W.D. Pigott, Rev. Paul Raley, Rev. Timothy Thompson
f. Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Jefferson Davis Campus
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Nancy Gentry, Kay Hewes, Darren Slade
Class of 2010
Doris Pilgrim, Chris Ray, Joyce St. John
Class of 2011
Pat Brewer, Andi Moore, Vicki Pace
Class of 2012
Joannie Henckell, Boyd James, Judy Jones
Honorary Members
Belinda Hardy, Bruce Hoyt, Jack Ramsey, Elaine Tinsley
g. Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston Campus
Board of Directors
Gabrielle Alexander, Marjorie Batson, Suzanne Guthrie, Larry Haley, Deanna Hatten, Mary Price,
Mereline Walker
Honorary Members
Marjorie Batson, Harold Breland, Bettye Gibbs, Earline Hart, Rev. Jim Ormon, Bettye Weber, Naomi
Williams
Local Church
John Alexander, Matt Collier, Randi Guthrie, Linda Haley, Memory and Ted Rouse
At Large Members
Greg Breland, Meg Breland, Brenda Hope, Dale Vuyovich, Rebekah White
h. Wesley Foundation, Northwest Community College
To Be Elected Fall 2009
Board of Directors
i. Wesley Foundation, Pearl River Community College
Board of Directors
Linda Cumberland, Tommy Cumberland, Shirley Long, Robin Nix, Marjory Thrash, Diane Weis
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IV. Mission Outreach (Global) Ministries
a. Bethlehem Center, Jackson
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Barbara Baine, Sharon Ceasar, Dianne Harms, Stephen Leech, Charles Spann, Rebecca Youngblood
Class of 2010
Sandra Hodge, Adrian Sorey, Elee Williams, Gloria Williams
Class of 2011
Sara Harvey, Sheryl Trim, Mike Ward, Earl Wilson
Ex-Officio Members
M. June Bragg, Rev. Willis Britt, Rev. Steve Casteel
b. Choctaw United Methodist Mission, Philadelphia
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
David Comby, Susie Henry, Shirley Jefferson
Class of 2010
Alexandria Comby, Gerrard Cook, Kathy Sam
Class of 2011
Lewana Otter, Sharon Shumake, Darryl Tubby
Ex-Officio Members
Patricia Battle, Charles Battiest, Rev. Steve Casteel, Jerry Fox, Darlene Jacobs, Kay Risher, Rev. Timothy
Thompson, Daniel Tubby
c. Edwards Street Fellowship Center, Hattiesburg
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Sandra Clay, Gwendolyn Davis, Rev. Mattie Gipson, Penny Kochititzky, Mary Watts
Class of 2010
Iva Brown, Paul Cotton, Douglas Donohue, Peggy Gates, Alice Provost, Sally Roberts, Billie Ann
Russell, Rev. Rob Webb
Class of 2011
Ricky Dyes, Rev. Zeb Manning, Marvin Morris
Class of 2012
Travis Bolster, Chris Bowers, Dorothy Garner, Frances Robbins, Laurie Stetelman, Nancy Youngblood,
William Youngblood
Ex-Officio Members
Rev. Clint Gill, Rev. Bruce Case
Honorary Member
Lonette Cliburn
d. Good Shepherd Community Center, Vicksburg
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Jo Glyn Hunt, Johnnie Moss, Pat Pierce, Blake Teller, Mario Roberson
Class of 2010
Mike Chaney, Stan Kline, Roberta Lovette, Emma Roberts, Wayne McMaster
Class of 2011
Camille Atwood, Charlie Berger, Joe Gerache, Donna Halford, Rosemary Spears
Class of 2012
Lonnie Boykins, Bob Clingan, Jim Harper, Bob Marr, Harry McMillan, Faye Harper
Ex-Officio Members
Bob Ford, Walt Frazier, Bob Morrison Jr., Martin Pace, Clark Williams
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e. Mississippi Rural Center
Board of Directors
Elizabeth Abram, Felix Abram, Anthony Dillon, Samuel Echols, Donald Hales, Sherrill Heidelberg,
Emory Jackson, Richastine James, Sharon James, Barbara Johnson, Rev. Arthur Lewis, Brenda Luethjic,
Annie Magee, Ethel Hill Magee, Derek McCoy, Ray Oatis, Patricia Oliver, Patricia Reid, Jimmie L.
Sartin, Michael Thornton, Bobbye Toney, Cathy White
f. St. Andrews Mission Community Center, McComb
Board of Directors
Pattie Bonner, Tina Brumfield, Rev. Allen Dearing, Barbara Farmer, Jennifer Gholson, Susan Hedges,
Virginia Goza, Mark Lampton, Betsy Murrell, Rev. Chris Richardson, Andrea Sanders, Vickie Webb,
Melvin Williams
Ex-Officio
Earnestine Varnado
Consultant
Jim McElwee
V. Other Institutions
a. Mississippi United Methodist Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Joe N. Bailey III, C.D. “Red” Galey, Henry Holifield, James L. McRae, John David Robinson, Rev. R.
Cary Stockett, Danny F. Mitchell, Rev. John C. Moore, O.B. Walton Jr., Acie Whitlock Jr., Rev. Rayford
Woodrick
Class of 2010
Howard E. Boone Jr., Bryce Griffis, RaLeen Haynes, Warren Hood Jr., Rev. Lamar Martin, Rev. William
T. McAlilly, Raymond Miller, Fred McDonnell, Joe Charles Sanders, Rev. Jeffery S. Shannon, Ron
Whitehead
Class of 2011
Turner Arant, Eugene S. Clarke III, Alveria Crump, Rev. Prentiss Gordon Sr., Rev. Mitchell B.
Hedgepeth, Rev. Geoffrey Joyner, Charles Leggett Jr., Sherman Muths Jr., Scott Reed, Leo W. Seal Jr.,
Walker Sturdivant
Ex-Officio Members
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Peyton Irby, Rev. Giles Lindley
Honorary Members
Sam Allison, William H. Entrekin, Herman Hester, Rev. G. Eliot Jones, Olen Jourdan, Rev. J.H. Morrow
Jr., C.R. Ridgway, Rev. W.L. Wallace
b. The United Methodist Hour, Inc., Hattiesburg
Board of Directors
Class of 2009
Sally Doty, Rev. Mattie Gipson, Lisa Leek, Wallace Norman, Rev. Lindsey Robinson, Vick Smith, Jill
St. John
Class of 2010
Mark Cumbest, Jimmy Harrell, Carolyn Hood, Bitsy Browne Miller, Eugene Owens, Ray Perkins, Jean
Rains, Rev. Eddie Rester, Bill Sumrall, David Vowell, Billie Wilhite, Johnny Williams
Class of 2011
Rev. Stephen Cook, Jeff Flathau, Jim Golden, Rev. Byrd Hillman, Cheryl Jordan, Martha Morrow, Jason
Sanderson, Dawson Wilkerson, Jane Reid, Paul Talbot
Ex-Officio Members
Rev. Clint Gill, Martha Scarborough, Rev. Shane Stanford, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Honorary Members
Dee Abbott, W.W. Blain, Clay Davis, John Dean Jr., Sid Graham, Mary Ann McCarty, Katie Rose
McClendon, Rev. Jerry Mitchell, J.R. Penick, Jimmy Prince, Dorotheann Rogers, Dan Thomas, Dories
Thompson, Bill Yates
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E. Tellers - 2008
District
Lay
BRO
EJA
GWD
HAT
MER
NAL
SEA
SEN
STA
TUP
WJA
Connie Felter
Billy Manning
Annie Williams
Marcealean Arrington
Josaphine Hughes
Lelon Davidson
Connie Coulson
Carolyn Burrow
James Woodard
Jonnie Kelso
Laura Tedder
Clergy
Darian Duckworth
Larry Sappington
Mark Jones
Jody Smith
Kenneth Owen
Andy Cotton
*Garry Ruff
Barry Dickerson
Andy Pearson
Brian F. Scott
Rob Hill
(*) Denotes Head Teller
F. District Boards/Committees
Brookhaven District
District Officers
Lay Leader: Pat Smith
Director of Lay Speaking: Bonnie Dillon
UMM President: Dorman Howell
UMW President: Jean Ricks
UMYF President: Guy Wimberly East Jackson District
Lay Leader: LaToya Redd
Director of Lay Speaking: Richard Henley
UMM President: Ira Kynerd
UMW President: June Bragg
UMYF President: Cassandra Simpson
Greenwood District
Lay Leader: John McClay
Director of Lay Speaking: Ann Gray
UMM President: Tommy Barrett
UMW President: Sallie Rule
UMYF President: To Be Announced
Hattiesburg District
Lay Leader: John Gavin
Director of Lay Speaking: Ryan Grayson
UMM President: John Gavin
UMW President: Wema Blackledge
Meridian District
Lay Leader: Kia Hitt
Director of Lay Speaking: Sarah King
UMM President: Robert Hughes
UMW President: Frances Gail Jones
New Albany District
Lay Leader: Dr. James Herod
Director of Lay Speaking: Gordon Marie Crowe
UMM President: Mickey Basil
UMW President: Barbara Creekmoore
UMYF President: Callie Creekmoore
Seashore District
Lay Leader: Mary Carter
Director of Lay Speaking: Rev. Sherry Judy
UMM President: Robert Cole
UMW President: Linda Hyland
UMYF President: Callie Stewart
Senatobia District
Lay Leader: Joy Mullen
Director of Lay Speaking: Mike Ferguson
UMM President: Bill Sissell
UMW President: Edna Cave
UMYF President: Tyler Hardin
Starkville District
Lay Leader: Information not provided
Director of Lay Speaking: Information not provided
UMM President: Information not provided
UMW President: Information not provided
UMYF President: Information not provided
Tupelo District
Lay Leader: Information not provided
Director of Lay Speaking: Information not
provided
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West Jackson District
Lay Leader: Jim Golden
Director of Lay Speaking: Bill & Brenda
Duckworth
District Boards
1. Church Locations and Buildings
Brookhaven District
Class of 2009: Susan Allen, Rev. Tom Atkins, Rev. Charles Bryant, Rev. David Cox, Rev. Mike Evans,
Connie Felter
Class of 2010: Jim Hancock, Rev. John Maki
East Jackson District
Class of 2009-2010: Sam Burton, Sue Morris
Class of 2010-2011: Gordon Herring
Class of 2011-2012: Elbrist Mason, Jum Matheny
Greenwood District
Class of 2010: Danny Hardin, Rev. Tim Prather
Class of 2011: Joseph Crews
West Team: Gloria Bryant, Mike Essary, Mattie Gipson, Mitchell Guess, Leader
East Team: Curtis Cain, Louis Crumbley Jr., Randy James, Donald Rogers, Leader
Meridian District
Class of 2009: Clareice Green, Harold White
Class of 2010: Paul Fulton, Davey Wilderson
Class of 2011: Owne Gordon, Fonda Rush
Class of 2012: Johnny Rankin, Jimmy Smith Sr.
Class of 2013: Rev. Sam Anderson, Grant Brown, Maxine Richardson
New Albany District
Dr. Lelon Davidson, Chair; Rev. Robert McCoy, Vivien Richardson, Rev. Brownie Tohill, Hal
Willcoxon, Vance Witt
Seashore District
Rev. Joe Corley, Rev. Tom East, Rev. David Lowery, Chair; Rev. Bobby McGill, Dennis Oliver, Rev. Jeff
Pruett, Robert Sharp, Rev. James Twiner, Mickey Williams
Senatobia District
Rev. Ray Owens, Amy Daniels, Eddie Ford, John Hudson, Mat Lipscomb, Thomas Murphy
Starkville District
Class of 2009: Mary G. Chambers, Rev. Dean Jones, William Oakley
Class of 2010: Maudie Benton, Rev. George Buell, Rev. David McCoy
Class of 2011: Mike Childs, Randy Ewing, Percy James
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Tupelo District
Class of 2008: Rev. Bessie Givhan, Rose Roberts, Rev. Darrell Sanderson
Class of 2009: Gene Grubbs, Rev. Johniel Henry, Tim Riley
Class of 2010: Melanie Clements, Jimmy Collums, Rev. Hershel Wiygul
Class of 2009-2010: Selber McShepard, Danny Thomas, Chair;
Class of 2010-2011: Bob Ridgeway, Bob Walters
Class of 2011-2012: Minta Davis, Randy McCormack
2. District Superintendency
Brookhaven District
Rev. Tom Atkins, Jim Barnett, Larry Bridges, Rev. Joe Crawford, Jim Hancock, Lula Mae Irvin, Rev.
Arthur Lewis, Julia Pittman, Dorothy Wittig, Charles Wood East Jackson District
Alicia Beam-Ingram, Rev. Stephen Bittick, Kevin Carter, Martha Clark, Jerry Farr, Kathy Jones, Vicki
Jones, Elbrist Mason, Susan Smith
Class of 2009-2010: Kathy Jones, Jerry Farr, Martha Clark
Class of 2010-2011: Kevin Carter, Alicia Bean-Ingram, Elbrist Mason
Class of 2011-2012: David Carroll, Vicki Jones, Susan Smith
Greenwood District
Class of 2010: Thelma Collins, Rev. Billy Owen, Dr. Walter Roberts Sr., Rev. Guss Shelly, Rev. Marjorie
Walker
Class of 2011: Rev. Larry Creel, Johnny McWilliams, Mr. Walker Sturdivant
Ex-Officio: John McClay
Judy Milligan, Chair; John Gavin, Lay Leader; Dwight Yates, Associate Lay Leader
Class of 2010: Cheryl Jordan, Aubrey Lucas, Frank Gipson
Class of 2011: Otis Magee, Gary Cook, Tony McDonald
Class of 2012: Judy Milligan, Peggy B. Gates, Gene Horton
Meridian District
Phyliss Anderson, Renay Dawkins, Rev. Carlotta Downing, Robbie Hale, Kiah Hitt, Rev. David Price,
Rev. Gib Prince, Robert Turnage, Mary Walker, Rev. Martha Williams, Dan Willis
New Albany District
New Albany District
Rev. Warren Black, Chair; James Boyd, Kate Butler, Dr. B. J. (Buddy) Chain, Tom Cockrell, Marilyn
Colyer, Rev. Annette Ford, Dr. James Herod, District Lay Leader; Rev. Joe Stone, Hugh Tate
Seashore District
Thomas Barnes, Ed Blakeslee, Mary Carter, Rev. Jim Curtis, Rev. Rod Dickson-Rishel, Rev. David Greer,
Chair; Ted Hern, Rev. Phillip Heidelberg, Alice Walker, Rev. Rose Mary Williams
Senatobia District
Coley Bailey, Rev. Bill Beavers, Helen Bell, Jackie Cotton, Margaret Dickens, Alfred Moore, Rev. Jesse
Moore, Joy Mullen , Sally Shideler, Robbie Sissell, Carolyn Tyson, Kinsey Willhite
Starkville District
Class OF 2009: Annie Kelly, T. J. Tate, Marty Wiseman
Class OF 2010: Rev. Rochelle Minor, Barbara Renacker
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Class OF 2011: Rev. Curtis Bray, Rev. Larry Haggard, Beth Hartness
Ex Officio: Hailey Peterson, James Woodard
Tupelo District
Class of 2009: Jo Ann Filgo, Rev. Don Sparks, Scott Wright
Class of 2010: Rev. Charles Coggins, Rev. Bessie Givhan, Rev. Raigan Miskelly
Class of 2009-2010: Dell Hunt, Lisa Pridmore, Brenda Thornburgh
Class of 2010-2011: Sherry Johnson, Richard Robbins, Chair; Jim Stirgus Jr., Will Wilkerson
Class of 2011-2012: Freddie Logan, Jennifer Tate, Wardell Leach
3. Finance and Audit
Brookhaven District
Carolyn Herndon, Martha Jackson, David Kincaid, Ansel Mote
Class of 2009-2010: Clyde Gangawere, Melanie Woodrick, Chair
Class of 2010-2011: Maxine Bolden, Kelly Pope
Class of 2011-2012: LaToya Redd, Jim Taylor
Information not provided
Greenwood District
David McCullen, Chair; John Gavin, Lay Leader; Kim Kay, Treasurer; Trudy Cessna, Secretary
Class of 2010: David McCullen, Haskins Montgomery
Class of 2011: Barbara Bobbett, Joey Hurston
Class of 2012: Freeman Jones, Patricia Sherman
Meridian District
Class of 2009: Connie Dion, David Fontenot, Bob Robbins
Class of 2010: Sam Davis, Obie Riley
Class of 2011: Judy Collins, Sherry McFarland
Class of 2012: Charles Blake, Connie Deon, Dorothy Grady, Cecil Johnson
Treasurer: James Vance
New Albany District
Jerry Beam, District Superintendent; Sylivia Dye, Barbara Gafford, Chair; Mary Tate Pannell, Lou Ann
Staggs, Treasurer; Vance Witt
Seashore District
Mary Carter, Perian Harrington, Chair; Wanda Hulbert, Kim Johnson, Melodye Luke, Rev. Robert
Pittman
Senatobia District
Janie Norwood, Coley Bailey, Richie Dickson, Joy Mullen, Glenda Rhodes, Kathy Marlowe
Starkville District
Class of 2009: Mary Ann Gray, J.E. Logan
Class of 2010: Curtis Ford, Billy Buck Staggers
Class of 2011: Mike Dowd, Charles Hull
Ex-Officio: Mono Howell
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Tupelo District
Rev. Terri Armstrong, Rev. Don McCain, Rev. Andy Ray, Rose Roberts, Rev. Rex Wilburn West Jackson District
Class of 2009-2010: Bill Burrow, Chair, Tommy Dyson
Class of 2010-2011: Stephen Cook, Sarah Shaw
Class of 2011-2012: Jay Cox, Betty Quinn
4. Ordained Ministry
Brookhaven District
Rev. Tom Atkins, Rev. John Branning, Rev. Charles Brister, Rev. David Cox, Samuel Echols, Donald
Hales, Rev. Arthur Lewis, Martha Lightsey, Rev. Nell Maki, Harold McClain, Rev. Van Moore, Rev.
Lynn Mote, Rev. Patrick Schott
Clergy: Joe Landrum, Chair; Diane Harms, Linda Rickman, Rusty White, Larry Patrick, Zach Beasley,
Wally Cason, Lynette Little
Laity: Phil Miracle, Dorothy Redd
Greenwood District
Class of 2010: Hohn Ashley, Rev. Billy Owen, Chair; Rev. Marjorie Walker
Class of 2011: Rev. Groever GlennIII, Rev. Tim Prather, Rev. Billy Ray Stonestreet
Class of 2012: Rev. Dixie Holder-Cummings, Rev. Glenn Seefeld, Rev. Guss Shell
Vicki Hughes, Chair; Trudy Cessna, Secretary and Registrar
Class of 2010: Vicki Hughes, Mattie Gipson, Paul McDonald, Henry G. Winwstead, Herman Campbell
Class of 2011: Gene Horton, Tommy Artmann, James McRee, Billy Joe Haynes, Ann McCullen
Class of 2012: Bruce Case, David Sellers, Patrick Hutto, Mary Lynn Still
Meridian District
Clergy: Rev. Wayne Bass, Rev. Fred Britton, Rev. Cynthia Cross, Rev. Rob Gill, Rev. Walter Goldsmith,
Rev. Kenneth Owen, Rev. Bob Peden, Rev. Paul Raley, Rev. Davey Wilkerson, Rev. Hong Sik Yoo
New Albany District
Clergy: Trey lambert, Co-Chair; Jeff Lawrence, Co-Chair; Tony Pounders, Dale Hathorn, Claire Dobbs,
John Staggs, Jimmy Glover, Ann Kaufman, Registrar; Wayne Napier
Seashore District
Rev. Dr. Larry Hilliard, Chair; Rev, Gilbert White, Rev. Gloria McKinney, Rev. Heather Hensarling, Rev.
John McCay III, Rev. Tom Potter, Rev. Victor Chatham, Rev. Robbie Murden, Rev. Larry White, Rev.
David Greer, Rober Harry
Senatobia District
Class of 2009: Rev. Amy Lann Daniels, Rev. Dayna Goff, Grady Marlow, Carolyn Tyson
Class of 2010: Rev. Clare Biedenharn, Rev. Ray Branch, Mildred Lee, Neville Vanderburg
Ex-Officio: Rev. Joe Ranager, Rev. Victoria Sizemore-Baldwin, Joy Mullen
Starkville District
Class of 2009: Rev. Don Bishop, Rev. George Buell, Sarah Sanders, Ann Walker
Class of 2010: Rev. Byrd Hillman, Rev. Don Patterson
Class of 2011: Rev. Stacy Douglas, Rev. Trey Harper, Pete Hodo III
Ex-Officio: Rev. Eddie Lee Jones, Rev. Sam Morris, Rev. Andy Pearson
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Tupelo District
Class of 2009: David Brevard, Betsy Collums, Dianne Harris, Rev. Billy McCord, Rev. Truman
Thompson
Class of 2010: Rev. Terri Armstrong, Rev. B.F. Lee, Minnie Leeper, Rev. Don McCain, Rev. Raigan
Miskelly,
Rev. Andy Ray, Rev. Sammy Washburn
Clergy: Earl Wilson III, Chair; Chris Young, Walter Frazier, Fitzerald Lovett, Rachel Pitts, Clint Ware
Laity: Pam May, Trent Walker, Sam Price
5. Trustees
Brookhaven District
Class of 2009: Jim Barnett, Verna Smith, Debra Strong
Class of 2010: Edward L. Brown, Alfred Felder, Henrene Matthews
Class of 2009-2010: Oscar McGough, Rusty White, Becky Dalton, David French, Betty Patrick, Jim
Genesse
Genesse
Genesse
Greenwood District
John Ashley, Rev. Rwth Ashton, Robert Berry Jr., Newby Cook, Rev. Grover Glenn III, Rev. Dixie
Holder-Cummings, Rev. Mitchell McDonald, Rev. Billy Owen, Rev. Tim Prather, Rev. Glenn Seefeld,
Rev. Guss Shelly, Rev. Marjorie Walker
Gene Carothers, Chair; Dawn Beam, District Chancellor; Billie Graham, District Chancellor
Class of 2010: Gene Carothers, Jack Ramsey
Class of 2011: Sean Priebe, Joey Rogers
Class of 2012: Shronda Turner, Pat Bennett
Meridian District
Class of 2009: Grant Brown, James Crotwell
Class of 2010: Rev. Owen Gordon, Jimmy Smith Sr.
Class of 2011: Walterine Kelly, Connie Walters
Class of 2012: Mitchell Dawkins, David Hosch, Rev. Len McRaney
New Albany District
Wallace Staggs, Chair; Les Sumner, Jim Sullivan, Mary Davidson, James Herod, District Lay Leader, Betsy
Hamilton, Rev. Jeff Lawrence, Patrice Smith
Seashore District
Rev. Gene Vance, Chair; Larry Corban, Perian Harrington, Rev. Lindsey Robinson, Sidney Rushing, Rev.
Gilbert White, Clemon P. Jimerson
Senatobia District
Ann Bridgeforth, Richard Dickson, Bowen Flowers, Rev. Rickey Haynes, Robert H. Meachem, Thomas
F. Murphy, Mary Ruth Street, Ronnie Taylor
Starkville District
Class of 2009: Rev.James Black, Stephen Prewitt, Rev. Tyrone Stallings
Class of 2010: Crayton Coleman, Peggy Crawford, Joni Seitz
Class of 2011: Ralph Stewart, George Verrall, Don West
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Tupelo District
Class of 2009: James Ford, Cliff Hodges, Rev. Frank Millender
Class of 2010: Don Harrington, Cully Hartsell, Rev. Rex Wilburn
Class of 2009-2010: Nancy Ballard, Larscie Ellis, Warren Cox,
Class of 2010-2011: Mitchell Hedgepeth, Joe May, Jim Walden, Chair
Class of 2011-2012: Bob Jordan, Travis Vance, Alva Cobb
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Section II
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
SP - Student Local Pastor
LP - Other Local Pastor
LM - Certified Lay Minister
SY - Other Supplies - GCFA needs
to receive information on assigned pastors
* Denotes those registered at Annual Conference
# Denotes excused abscencs
Abrams, Carolyn Ann (Robert Lee): (FE) (AA) 1/7/1949. PM-92; D-92; FC-95; E-95. Wiggins: H.A.
Brown Memorial, 93-08; Family Leave, 06/08/08. 19 Rachel Lane , Perkinston, MS 39573 /(601) 9283800
Abrams, Robert Lee (Carolyn): (FE) (AA) 2/1/1949. PM-92; D-92; FC-95; E-95. Riley Chapel/Mt.
Pleasant, 93-97; Director, Coast Prison Ministries, 97-98 ; Leave-Voluntary,98. 19 Rachel Lane ,
Perkinston, MS 39573 /(601) 928-3800
* Alexander, Martha Ann (): (FE) (AA) 12/6/1949. 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- . 316 Waterfall Way , Clinton, MS 39056 (601)
353-6336/(601) 924-6193
Alman, Rex (Zexa): (RE) (W) 9/7/1926. Retired. 5012 6th Pl , Meridian, MS 39305 /(601) 4836005
* Altman, Mervyn Jonathan (Carol Lynette): (FE) (W) 9/26/1959. PM-85; D-85; E-88; FC-88. Garrett
Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL, 85-86; Foxworth-Kokomo, 86-87; Meridian, Wesley,
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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, 09- . 214 N Church
St , Florence, MS 39073 /(601) 845-7720 jaltman@netdoor.com
* Anderson, Lynne Elizabeth (William Jeff): (PL) (W) 9/5/1959. Porterville, 99-2000; Daleville
Associate/Wesley Foundation MCC, 2000-02; Pleasant Grove & MCC Wesley, 02 . 11101 Gilbert Joyner
Rd , Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 484-8641/(601) 737-5265 landerso@mcc.cc.ms.us
* Anderson, Robert Mark (Melinda): (FE) (W) 6/16/1964. 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. 4915 Old Hwy 11 , Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 264-8850/(601) 264-9715
ogumc@c-gate.net
* Anderson, Samuel Napoleon (Viera Jean): (FL) (AA) 7/1/1943. Grenada: Vincent, 05-07; Meridian
Parish, 07-. 4820 25th St , Meridian, MS 39307 /(601) 693-1588
Anding, Robert Eugene (Billie): (RE) (W) 8/25/1921. Retired. 1256 Steens Creek Dr , Florence, MS
39073 /(601) 845-3299
* Appel, Kurt Thomas (Claudia): (FE) (W) 2/9/1964. PM-95; D-95; E-98; FC-98. Gulfport, First
Associate, 95-99; Pass Christian/Long Beach: Christ, 99-04; Cargill Associates, 04. 2369 Park Place Dr ,
Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 897-1625/(228) 897-1625 mskurt@aol.com
Appleby, William Franklin (Minna): (RE) (W) 6/20/1928. Retired. PO Box 841 , Lake Junaluska, NC
28745 (334) 794-2169/(828) 456-5289 appeluia5289@bellsouth.net
* Armstrong, Robert N (Gail M): (PL) (W) 11/5/1948. Pleasant Hill-Thornton, 00-05, Mount OlivetSatartia-Wesley Chapel, 05-09; Iuka North, 09- . 708 West Ash Street , Iuka, MS 38852 /(662) 423-5696
armstr1@bellsouth.net
Armstrong, Terri Kay (): (FE) (W) 1/3/1963. 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) 8441441/(662) 844-4727 tarmstrong@umssm.org
* Arrington, Catherine M (Lee): (RL) (W) 4/14/1931. Retired.Memphis, 90-91; Eudora, First,
Associate, 90-92; Caswell Springs, Associate, 92-94; Methodist Hospital, ; Retired. 312 E 5th St , Laurel,
MS 39440 /(601) 428-1670
* Arrington, Donald Ray (Grace): (PL) (AA) 4/26/1955. Memphis, 94-97; Family Leave, 97-98;
Amory: St. James. 612 Cox St , Amory, MS 38821 (662) 651-4990/(662) 256-3481 rev_arringtond@
yahoo.com
* Artmann, Thomas Elton Jr (Paula): (FE) (W) 12/7/1953. 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) (W) 8/7/1924. Retired. 7401 Blackmon Road, Apt. 1801 ,
Columbus, GA 31909 /(706) 569-1762
* Ashford, Anthony A (Patricia): (PL) (AA) 2/28/1960. Columbus Circuit. 604 Gillespie Street ,
Starkville, MS 39759 /(662) 615-5344
Ashford, Benjamin H (): (RL) (AA) 2/12/1930. Retired. 848 CR 290 , Moorhead, MS 38761 /(662)
254-7493
Ashton, Loye B. (Rwth): (FD) (W) . Tougaloo College (Professor), 07- . Tougaloo College P O Box 71,
Tougaloo, MS 39174 (601) 977-7944/(662) 247-3005
* Ashton, Rwth Samson (Dr. Loye B Ashton): (FE) (W) 2/9/1970. Crossgates, 03-08; Belzona: First,
08- . P O Box 53 , Belzoni, MS 39038 (662) 247-3612/(662) 247-3005 rwthashton@bellsouth.net
Assink, Michael Lynn (Cindy): (PL) (W) 4/17/1951. Barlow, 92- . 2219 Norton-Assink Rd NW ,
Wesson, MS 39191 (601) 892-3770/(601) 833-4187
* Atchison, William Floyd (Glenae): (FE) (W) 12/7/1955. D in Prob.-02; FM-04; FE-04. Sartartia, 9195; Mt. Pleasant, 95-96; Independence/Hebron, 96-98; Hickory Flat, 98-2000; Bethlehem, 2000-2003;
Fletchers Chapel-Bethany, 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 (): (FE) (W) 10/18/1951. XFER from Dekotas AC-98; Pisgah, 97-01; StarBraxton 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
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Babb, J G Jr (Bernice): (RE) (W) 8/23/1924. Retired. 1505 E Cloverlane , Corinth, MS 38834 (662)
287-9156/(662) 287-9156
* Bailey, Elisha Allen Jr (Ethel Lavell): (RE) (W) 8/2/1921. Retired. Indianola: First, 98- . PO Box 86 ,
Indianola, MS 38751 (662) 887-4446/(662) 887-3505
* Bailey, Grady Sullivan Jr (Jennie): (RE) (W) 8/18/1938. Retired. Ellison/Pickens, 06-. 6806 Vaughan
Rd , Vaughan, MS 39179 (662) 673-8217/(662) 673-8217 Gradyandjbailey@bellsouth.net
* Bailey, James L. Jr. (): (FL) (W) 12/12/1956. Scooba-Binnsville, 09- . P.O. Box 56 , Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5525/ scooba-binnsville@att.net
* Bailey, Michelle Ke (): (FE) (W) 5/10/1965. PM-98; D-98; FE-01. Dunkirk-Bethel-Center, (N.IN), 9699; Starr-Braxton, 99-2001; Gulfport: Ramsay Memorial, 01-1/1/08; Voluntary Leave, 1/1/08-12/31/08;
Biloxi: Beavoir, 08- . 2113 Pass Road , Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 388-1478/(228) 760-1955 mkbailey@
juno.com
Baker, James Clay (Jane L): (RE) (W) 12/29/1937. Retired. 7506 Eureka Rd , Courtland, MS 38620
(662) 563-8253/(662) 563-8253 jake@panola.com
* Baker, Michael Ray (Kathleen): (FE) (W) 3/13/1973. 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
* Banes, Henry Eugene (Elsie): (FE) (W) 4/3/1945. PM-83; D-83; E-86; FC-86. Holly Bush U.M.C.,
77-78; Pucket/Johns Charge, 78-84; Indepen-dence, 84-86; Jackson Street/Hawkins Chapel Charge, 8690; Centreville, 90-93; Mendenhall, 93-98; Moore/New Hope, 98-2000; Poplarville, 00-05; Hazlehurst:
First, 05-06: Pelahatchie: First-Guide, 06-. P O Box 306 , Pelahatchie, MS 39145 (601) 854-8028/(601)
546-2920 pelahatchiemetho@bellsouth.net
* Barefield, Sam (): (RE) (W) . Retired. PO Box 1322 , Franklin, TN 37065 /
* Barksdale, William Alford Jr (): (FE) (W) 11/3/1967. PM-94; D-94; FC-95; E-95. Madi¬son, First,
Associate, 93-97; Conference Staff, 97-2003; Madison, 03. 100 Post Oak Road , Madison, MS 39130
(601) 856-6058/ revbill@mumcyouth.com
* Barkum, Nathaniel Sr. (Teresa): (PL) (AA) 1/27/1971. Picayune Circuit (Assoc), 07-09; New
Church Start, 09- . 18025 Greenleaves Drive , Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 669-6258/(228) 831-4291
barkumt@bellsouth.net
* Barlow, Roy Benjamin (Emily): (FE) (W) 10/13/1978. PE-05; FC-08; FE-08; Long Beach: First
(assoc.), 05-09; Hurley, 09- . P. O. Box 84 , Hurley, MS 39555 (228) 588-6256/(228) 588-6346 benbarlow@mac.com
Barlow, Roy Nelson (Mary Lou): (RE) (W) 1/28/1925. Retired. 18824 Goff Farm Rd , Moss Point, MS
39562 /(228) 588-3229
Barnes, Elsie Anderson (Thomas): (RL) (AA) 8/12/1935. Retired. 1713 61st Ave , Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-8855/(228) 864-8855
* Barnes, Elvina Thomas (Luther): (PL) (AA) 3/30/1941. Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel, 02-06; St.
Rock, 06-. 6957 Kiln Delisle Rd , Pass Christian, MS 39571 /(228) 255-7243 rvetbarnes@bellsouth.net
* Barnes, Jerry Franklin (Emily): (RL) (W) 1/7/1941. Retired. 121 Hester Ln , Pulaski, MS 39152
/(601) 536-3947 jfbemb@bayspringstel.net
* Barnes, Jimmy Loyd (Bessie): (FE) (AA) 9/6/1946. 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- .
1013 McKinley , Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 844-4951/(662) 844-0409 revjbarnes@aol.com
* Barnes, Paul V (Sandra): (PL) (W) 4/20/1956. Retired. Pleasant Hill, 09- . 2 Biedenharn Dr ,
Vicksburg, MS 39183 (601) 631-5571/(601) 634-8701 paulvb@bellsouth.net
Barron, Columbus (Dorothy): (RE) (AA) 6/29/1922. Retired. 780 Arnett Rd , Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-6556/(662) 773-6556
Barton, Troy (Laurie): (PL) (W) 6/10/1962. Love, 98-00; Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove, 00-04; Free
Springs, 06-. 4432 Bloombury St , Southaven, MS 38672 /
* Bass, Delmar Wayne Sr (Jacqueline Evette): (FE) (AA) 1/11/1960. E-05. Abbeville Charge, 99-02;
DeKalb Parish, 02. P O Box 142 , DeKalb, MS 39328 /(601) 743-9543 DelmarBass@hotmail.com
# Battiest, Charles Ray (Marietta Ruth): (RE) (NA) 9/29/1943. Retired. 511 E. Laurel St. , Hugo, OK
74743 /(580) 326-7717
* Bayliss, Milford Gordon (Verna): (RL) (W) 3/13/1937. Retired. 185 Rials Creek Road , Mendenhall,
MS 39114 (601) 278-6702/(601) 278-6702 rialscreekumc@bellsouth.net
* Beam, Jerry Bostick (Sally): (FE) (W) 9/26/1941. OT-65; D-65; E-69; FC-69. Student, Candler,
64-67, Forsyth Cr. Assoc., N.GA, 64-65; Buena Vista, 67-68; Glenfield-Bethlehem, 68-71; Shannon,
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71-75; Greenville, Trinity, Assoc., 75-77; Webb-Sumner, 77-78, Grenada, First, Assoc., 78-81; MoorheadCaile-Swiftown, 82-85; Moorhead-Sunflower, 85-87; Tupelo, St. Mark, 87-89; Water Valley, First, 89-93;
Moss Point, Dantzler, 95-2000; Philadelphia: First-Henrys Chapel, 00-05; Seashore District, 05-06: New
Albany District, 06-. P O Box 686 , New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-7733/(662) 583-0520 jbeamds@
eclergy.net
* Beam-Ingram, Alicia Lynette (Jim): (FD) (W) 10/9/1968. FD-01. Florence: Marvin, 96-98;
Hattiesburg: Main Street, Education, 98-2000; Cokesbury, 00-07; Transitional Leave, 01/04/07 - . PO Box
91 , Star, MS 39167 (601) 845-2214/(601) 845-6626 beamebaby@yahoo.com
* Beam-Ingram, James Carey (Alicia): (FE) (W) 2/15/1972. PM-98; D-98; E-00; FC-00. New Hope,
98-2003; Brandon, First Associate 2003-04; Pelahatchie: First-Gulde, 04-06: Wesleyanna/ Center For
Ministry, 06-. PO Box 91 , Star, MS 39167 (601) 974-1488/(601) 845-6626 yojimbo21@yahoo.com
* Beard, Timothy T (Marjorie): (FE) (W) 6/13/1949. PM-88; D-88; E-90; FC-90. Rose Hill Charge,
75-79; Sandtown, 79-81; Heidelberg, 81-86; Vossburg Charge, 86; Student, Candler School of Theology,
86-88; Meridian, Oakland Heights/Sageville, 88-92; Inverness-Caile-Isola, 92-02; Collins / Eminence,
02-08; Clarksdale: St. Paul’s, 08- . 1020 Lynn Avenue , Clarksdale, MS 38614 (662) 624-6893/(662)
624-5155 ttbeard@cableone.net
* Beasley, Zachary C (Sharon): (FE) (AA) 3/19/1955. PM-90; D-90; E-92; FC-92. Morton Circuit, 8385; Brandon Circuit, 85-90; Student, Candler, 87-90; Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel, 90-09; Canton,
09- ; Jackson St. Univ. Wesley Fdn., 09- . P O Box 297 , Canton, MS 39046 (601) 859-6009/(228)
832-1241 zbeasley@aol.com
* Beatty, Leonard A (Elaine): (PL) (W) 11/19/1955. Louin-Read’s Chapel. PO Box 985 , Bay Springs,
MS 39422 (601) 425-4622/(601) 739-3349 leobeatty@yahoo.com
* Beauchamp, Finis P (Gloria): (PL) (W) 10/1/1956. Flowood. 332 Wild Cedar Pl , Brandon, MS 39042
/ fpbeauch@hotmail.com
* Beavers, William Tramel (Becky): (FE) (W) 3/14/1954. 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) 3493680/(662) 449-3107 bbeavers@getwellroad.org
Belle, Preston Charles (): (RE) (AA) 10/26/1926. Retired. P.O. Box 415 , Aberdeen, MS 39730 (662)
369-2093/(662) 369-2093
Benefield-Pfaff, Rachel
(Scott): (FE) (W) 10/30/1963. PM-88; D-88; E-91; FC-91. Gulfport:
Handsboro, 99-06; Family Leave, 06-. 123 Bayou Circle , Gulfport, MS 39507 /(228) 863-5170 benepfaf@bellsouth.net
* Bennett, Kenny (): (PL) () . Carthage: Greenwood Chapel, 09- . 1129 Lake Road , Pelahatchie, MS
39145 /(601) 845-6380
Beshell, Peckie Jill (): (RD) (W) 12/16/1936. Retired. 4701 Lakeland Dr Apt 27A , Flowood, MS
39232 /(601) 420-0101 jbeshell@bellsouth.net
* Bevill, Sara Nell (Mario): (FE) (W) 12/30/1958. 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- . 9601 Oak Crest Road , Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 436-3986/ sallybevill@aol.
com
* Biedenharn, Dorothy Clare (James P): (FE) (W) 11/29/1952. 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- . 3801 W Napoleon Avenue #A107 , Metairie, LA 70001 (504)
454-4000/ beepthehorn@yahoo.com
* Biedenharn, James Phelan Jr (Clare): (FE) (W) 8/28/1946. E-98; FC-98. Redbone, 96-98; Porter’s
Chapel, 98-04; Jackson: Epworth, 04-07; Byhalia, 07- . P.O. Box 6 , Byhalia, MS 38611 (662) 8382237/(662) 838-6030
* Biedenharn, Jay (Sally Louise): (FL) (W) 8/1/1983. Walnut, 08- . PO Box 78 , Walnut, MS 38683
/(662) 223-4267 jaypbiedenharn@gmail.com
Biggers, Roy Harmon (Emily): (RE) (W) 6/1/1944. Retired. 3125 CR 16 , Louin, MS 39338 (601)
764-4972/(601) 764-4972 rbiggers@bayspringstel.net
* Bishop, Donald Lee (Nancy): (FE) (W) 12/8/1947. OT-70; D-70; E-73; FC-73. Hickory Flat, 67-69;
Student, Emory, 69-72; luka, North, 72-75; Belden, 75-76; Winston Parish, 76-82; Ackerman, 82-87,
Columbus, Wesley, 87-92: Fulton, 92-98; McComb, Centenary, 98-02, Batesville:First, 02-04; West Point:
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First, 04. PO Box 293 , West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-1658/(662) 494-9203 dbishop@fumcwestpoint.
com
* Bishop, Nancy Faye (Donald): (FD) (W) 8/2/1946. Magnolia, 98-02; West Point: Christ, 04-07;
Artesia: New Hope (Assoc), 07- . 1007 Rich St , West Point, MS 39773 /(662) 494-9203 donandnancy1970@att.net
* Bishop, Ricky Hugh (Sharon): (PL) (W) 3/18/1953. 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) (W) 9/14/1965. PE-05; FC-08; FE-08. Fannin, 05-09; New
Church Start, 09- . 5520 Amanda Belle Drive , Southaven, MS 38672 (662) 996-1454/ skbittick@
comcast.net
* Black, James Merle Jr (Charlotte): (FL) (W) 8/19/1952. Columbus: St. Stephen’s, 04. 927 Steger Rd ,
Columbus, MS 39701 (662) 327-4175/(662) 327-4175 jamesmblackjr@bellsouth.net
* Black, Warren C Jr (Janis): (FE) (W) 1/4/1950. 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
Blackman, Dalmer Leonard (Joan): (RA) (W) 1/14/1936. Retired. 897 CR 956 , Iuka, MS 38853 (662)
423-2430/(662) 423-2430
* Blackwell, Ellis Jr (Joann): (RA) (AA) 8/12/1937. Retired. PO Box 283 , Hazelhurst, MS 39083
/(601) 894-3548
* Blackwell, Sylvia S (): (FE) (W) 8/9/1962. 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) 981-2987/(601) 8534972 Sylvia@PilatesPlaceMS.com
Bobo, Len D (Pam): (DM) (W) . Meridian: Central, 03- . 103 Pine Crest Dr , Union, MS 39365 (601)
693-1521/(601) 774-9096
* Bolden, Maxine Simmons (Michael): (FE) (AA) 3/12/1964. E-07; FC-07; Greer Chapel. 1448
Tracewood Drive , Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 932-6507/(601) 977-0453 maxine_bolden@hotmail.com
Bolton, Larry Darnell (Patsy N): (AM) (AA) . AM-86. Leakesville, 82; Enter¬prise Circuit, 82 84;
Lake Circuit, 84; 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, 97. 107 Juanita
Blackwell Dr , Beaumont, MS 39423 /(601) 735-9233
Bonds, Jerry Wayne (): (PL) () . Blue Mountain, 07- . 357 CR 956 , Iuka, MS 38852 /(662) 4233162
Bonner, Roy Everett (Virgie): (RL) (W) 9/1/1918. Retired. 341 Kirklin Rd , Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 693-4254/(601) 693-5488
* Booker, Linnie Juanita (): (AM) (AA) 12/2/1943. Barwick, 03-05; Holly Springs: Asbury-Taylors
Chapel, 05-07; Abbeville Charge, 07- . 59 Cr 198 , Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 234-3932/(662) 236-5126
pastorbooker2@hotmail.com
Boone, Jimmy Michael (): (FE) () 1/23/1956. 2059 Collier Way , Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 2472402/(205) 366-1956 jabee56@bellsouth.net
* Boose, Charlie R (Pattie): (FL) (AA) 8/24/1939. Rose Hill/Garlandville, 94-98; Shubuta Parish, 98.
74 Fisher Ln , Hickory, MS 39332 (601) 646-5653/(601) 646-5653 sherbert@mailexcel.com
* Borders, Clifton Rodney (Gloria): (FE) (W) 8/15/1945. OT-71; D-70 (North Alabama); E-72; FC72. Candler School of Theology, 69-71; New Albany, First, Associate, 71-72; Golden, 72-77; Other
Denomination, 77-83; Batesville, First, Associate, 83-88; (Reinstated to Full Connection, June, 1985);
Winona, Moore Memorial, 88-93; Tupelo, Wesley, 93-98; Corinth: First, 98-2003; Crossgates, 03-06:
Madison: St. Matthews, 06-09; Fannin, 09- . 2851 Hwy 471 , Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 829-2005/(601)
896-3878
* Boren, Aubrey Lindon (Lillian): (RE) (W) 6/22/1939. Retired. Iuka: South, 07- . 195 Graham Rd. ,
Iuka, MS 38825 /(662) 423-1027 aubreylboren@yahoo.com
* Bowdoin, Lister H. (Sharon): (FL) (W) 1/6/1948. Bovina/Edwards, 07- . 410 Naples Road , Jackson,
MS 39206 (601) 940-3635/ lissus@bellsouth.net
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Bowie, John L (Gladys): (RE) (W) 3/15/1951. Retired. 1073 Rolling Hills Dr , Crystal Springs, MS
39059 (601) 892-6020/(601) 892-6020 jbowie@telepak.net
Box, Dabney (Mattie Inez): (RA) (W) 2/28/1924. Retired. 1515 CR 337 c/o The Magnolia Place, New
Albany, MS 38652 /
* Box, Oliver James (): (FE) (W) 9/13/1979. PE-06, E-09, FC-09; Algoma, 06-09, Virginia AC, 09- . 400
Commonwealth Ave, #104 , Alexandria, VA 22301 (662) 489-7198/ oliver.box@gmail.com
* Box, Phillip Wade (Lisa B): (FE) (W) 1/4/1953. 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. PO Box 235 , Booneville, MS 38829 (662) 728-5773/(662) 728-4673 pwbox@
bellsouth.net
* Boyd, Franklin Lamar (Jeanette): (PL) (W) 3/30/1941. McAdams-Lamar, 07- . 2165 Houston
Thompson Rd , Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 312-1032/(662) 323-4307 lamboyd02@bellsouth.net
* Boyd, John Milton (Mary M): (RE) (W) 2/15/1939. Retired. 9954 Old Hwy 61 S , Dundee, MS 38626
(662) 471-4735/(662) 363-7082 mmboyd123@bellsouth.net
Boyd, Ray (Lucille): (RL) (W) 12/23/1933. Retired. PO Box 71 , Scooba, MS 39358 (662) 4768309/(662) 476-8309
Boyte, Rank William (Bonnie): (RE) (W) 6/17/1925. Retired. 1049 CR 82 , New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-2793/(662) 534-2793
* Bradley, Anne Russell (Scott): (PL) (W) 8/6/1965. Columbus: First, 05. 39 Fairway Dr , Columbus,
MS 39705 (662) 328-5252/(662) 327-5469 rphbradley@yahoo.com
* Bradley, Kevin Clyde (Jaye): (Pl) (W) 9/14/1963. Rosedale, 04-07; Big Point-Rosedale, 07-. 2248 Hwy
612 , Lucedale, MS 39452 /(601) 947-2440 kevincbradley@hotmail.com
* Braman, Diane Lynne (B.B.): (PD) () . PD-07; Transitional Leave, 6/14/07-1/18/08; Solomon
Counceling Ctr., 08- 404 Briars Bend , Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 326-3736/(601) 842-7599 dbraman67@comcast.net
* Branch, Ellis Ray (Connie): (FE) (W) 4/3/1952. 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- . POB 1226 , Tunica, MS 38676 (662) 363-2137/(662) 363-2078 raybee123@
bellsouth.net
* Branning, John Mark (Traci): (FE) (W) 6/7/1974. PM-99; D-99. FE-02 . Pleasant Grove, 94-96; Coy,
96-04 ; Crystal Springs-Mt. Pleasant, 04. 406 W Marion Avenue , Crystal Springs, MS 39059 (601) 8921357/(601) 892-3609 pastorcsumc@bellsouth.net
Brant, Robert Roy (): (RE) (W) 1/16/1944. Retired. 1204 Webster Street , Corinth, MS 38834 /(662)
396-2262
* Bray, Curtis Lee (Pamela): (FL) (W) 6/2/1952. Shaeffer’s Chapel. 3754 CR 30 , Ethelsville, AL 35461
(662) 328-7224/(205) 658-2834 clb0602@aol.com
* Brewer, Bobby L (Rebecca Estelle): (FL) (W) 11/28/1948. Carson-Goodhope, 00-05; Dixie, 05. 172
S Lake Rd , Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 545-1514/(601) 582-8901 bmuffler@aol.com
Brewer, Leland (Velma Jean): (RE) (W) . Retired. 303 Kensington Dr , Hattiesburg, MS 39402 /(601)
264-8178
Bridge, Tyler Rende (Kristy): (PL) (W) . 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) (W) 9/10/1937. Retired. PO Box 256 , Summit, MS
39666 (601) 276-7248/(601) 276-7248 pinetop@telepak.net
* Britt, Willis J Jr (Brenda): (RE) (W) 8/12/1942. Retired. 5592 Baxter Drive , Jackson, MS 39211
/(601) 899-8925 willisbritt@yahoo.com
* Britton, Fred Shell (Angela): (FE) (W) 8/28/1958. 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, David L. (Sharon): (FL) (W) 2/28/1947. Gloster, 02-08; Nettleton: First–Shiloh, 08- . P. O.
Box 128 , Nettleton, MS 38858 (662) 963-3543/(662) 963-1443 bogiedlb@att.net
* Brooks, Frederick Lee (Lynn Loflin): (FE) (W) 6/11/1959. PM-87; D-87; E-90; FC-90. Seminary,
Candler School of Theology, 87-88; Associate, Hat-tiesburg, Parkway Heights, 88-91; Brookhaven,
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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) 842-6817
rick@stluketupelo.org
* Broughton, Ronald Scott (Amanda Keeton): (PL) (W) 4/2/1983. Nanih Waiya, 03-07; Mt. Pleasant,
07- . POB 67 , Mt Pleasant, MS 38649 (662) 851-7301/(662) 851-7909 brougrs42@yahoo.com
Brown, D Elton (Juliette): (RE) (W) 9/22/1927. Retired. PO Box 93 , Purvis, MS 39475 /(601) 7942136 jetbrown@msn.com
Brown, Dalton Dee (Exie): (RP) (W) 5/16/1930. Retired. 659 Hwy 371 , Mantachie, MS 38855 (662)
282-4221/(662) 282-4221
* Brown, Eddie David (Mary Ann): (FE) (AA) 8/2/1945. D-80; PM-80; FC-84. Abbeville, 84-87;
Amory, St. James-New Point-Spruell, 87-92; Columbia Valley, 92-2001; Greenwood: Wesley, 01-04;
Laurel: St. Paul, 04-08; Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul, 08- . 14 Lampton Hilltop Rd , Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-1080/(601) 736-6331
* Brown, Fredrick Henry (Emma Lee): (RE) (AA) 5/10/1939. Retired. Columbus: St. James, 05- . 727
12th Street N , Columbus, MS 39701 (662) 327-5847/(662) 328-3637
Brown, James Dudley (Azalee): (RE) (W) 11/10/1931. Retired. 1055 Hemphill Ave NW , Atlanta,
GA 30318 /(404) 876-4143
* Brown, Kent Russell (Janice V): (PL) (AA) 10/13/1955. Ailesville, Associate, 97-2000; Batesville:
St. Pauls, 00. 694 CR 225 , Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 561-1107/(662) 236-3409
* Brown, Robert Edward (Betty): (FE) (AA) 9/19/1951. PM-02, E-04, FC-04. Shuqualak, Asbury
(PTLP), 89-90; Rose Hill / Garlandville (SLP), 90-94; Oxford, Burns, 94-01; Forest Charge, 0109; Jackson: Middlebrook, 09- . 110 Meadow Pointe Cove , Brandon, MS 39042 /(601) 706-4735
re_brown19@yahoo.com
* Brownlee, David (Irene): (OE) (W) . Jackson: Christ (Senior), 09- . 6000 Old Canton Rd , Jackson,
MS 39211 (601) 914-7114/(769) 216-3441 dbrownlee@christmethodistjxn.net
* Bryant, David Joseph (Charlotte): (AM) (AA) 1/1/1948. 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, Hollis (Elizabeth): (RE) (W) 11/4/1915. Retired. 507 Greer Rd , Coldwater, MS 38618 (662)
233-2480/(662) 233-2480
* Bryant, Wilbert Charles Sr (Flo): (AM) (AA) 6/6/1946. Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai 127 N Massengill St ,
Hazlehurst, MS 39083 (601) 894-4346/(601) 894-4047
* Buchholz, David (): (FL) (W) . Fletchers Chapel/Bethany, 08- . 5711 Fletcher’s Chapel Rd , Yazoo
City, MS 39194 /(706) 676-3364 davidbuch@msn.com
Buckley, Marjorie (): (FE) (W) 1/11/1951. PM-77; D-78; E-85; FC-85. Student, Perkins School of
Theology, 78-80; Pastoral Counsel¬ing & Education Center, Dallas, TX, 83-87; Newton, 87-95; Olive
Branch, Maples, 95-.2000; Oxford-Univ. Assoc. 2000-04; Leave-Sabbatical, 04-05; Leave-Voluntary, 05.
633 Piedmont Dr , Oxford, MS 38655 /(662) 513-3963 mmbuckley633@gmail.com
* Buell, George W (Patricia T): (FE) (W) 1/8/1950. 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
Bullock, Ernest Ed (Betty Louise): (RL) (W) 12/9/1934. Retired. PO Box 1334 , Laurel, MS 39441
/(404) 805-6526
* Burghard, Louis (): (FL) () . Gloster, 08- ; Wesley Fdn. Co-LinCC, 07- . PO Box 157 , Gloster, MS
39638 /(601) 754-0165 lbburghard@yahoo.com
* Burke, Paul Carl (Lataine): (RL) (W) 4/24/1930. Retired. 112 N Montgomery Ave , Sheffield, AL
35660 (256) 314-5523/
* Burkes, John Clinton Jr (Linda Mills): (FE) (W) 5/31/1949. 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) (W) . PM-77; D-77; E-83. Moore Community House, 04. P. O. Box
204 , Biloxi, MS 39533 (228) 669-4827/(228) 669-4827 cburnett@mschildcare.org
Burnett, Marshall Emmett Jr (Lynn): (RE) (W) 4/6/1906. Retired. PO Box 268 , Flora, MS 39071
/(601) 879-8153 mbur102270@cs.com
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* Burris, Clifton Louis (Leanne): (FE) (W) 2/6/1973. PM-03; E-06; FC-06. Morton: First, 03-06;
Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc Min of Evangelism), 06-. P. O. Box 909 , Ocean Springs, MS 39566 (228)
875-5701/ cliff@stpaulos.org
* Burris, Leanne Bennett (Cliff): (FE) (W) 9/10/1975. PM-03; E-06; FC-06. Morton: First, 03-06;
Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc Min. of Missions and Children) 06-. P. O. Box 909 , Ocean Springs, MS
39566 (228) 875-5701/ leanne@stpaulos.org
* Bursi, Charles Joseph Jr (Wanda): (PL) (W) 3/15/1957. Love. 115 Cross Creek Dr , Hernando, MS
38632 (901) 692-3434/(662) 429-7646 chucksturntable@yahoo.com
* Burt, Ever Jean (Ben Unford): (FE) (AA) 6/2/1944. PE-03; FC-08; FE-08; New Chapel-Big Hill,
99-05; Pontotoc Parish, 05-07; Greenwood: Wesley/Greenwood District (Staff), 07- . 109 Canary Cove ,
Greenwood, MS 38930 (662) 453-3477/(662) 453-3807 revbur7@green.twcbc.com
* Burton, Charles Henry (Faye): (RE) (W) 8/12/1930. Gallman. 1028 S Pat Harrison Dr , Crystal
Springs, MS 39059 (601) 892-0946/(601) 892-0946
* Burton, Franklin Gail (Linda Faye): (RE) (W) 11/23/1944. Retired. 10095 North Cockrum Drive ,
Hernando, MS 38632 /(662) 808-3411
* Burton, Sampson Spivey II (Sandra): (FE) (W) 7/25/1960. FM-04; FE-04; Brandon: First, Assoc./
Puckett, 01-04; Puckett, 01-08 / Braxton, 04-08; Shiloh, 08- . 2354 Shiloh Rd , Pelahatchie, MS 39154
(601) 854-8158/(601) 854-8510 umc.shiloh.pastor@gmail.com
* Butler, Benjamin Hartford (Melissa Annette): (PE) (W) 1/22/1979. PE–08. Caledonia, 08- . P. O. Box
1 , Caledonia, MS 39740 (662) 356-9023/(662) 855-0432 revbenbutler@gmail.com
* Butler, George Brantley (Carolyn): (RA) () 6/1/1936. Retired. Yazoo City: St. John’s, 08- . 6205 Hwy
433 W , Bentonia, MS 39040 (662) 755-0138/(662) 755-0138
Butts, Clovis G (Patricia): (RE) (W) 8/2/1931. Retired. 1757 Willow Branch Rd , Dickson, TN 37055
/(615) 974-6542
Butts, Robert Yates (Kathleen Roberts): (RE) (W) 11/17/1932. Retired. 7036 N. Thunder Ridge,
Morgantown, IN 46160 /(812) 597-4288 rybutts@gmail.com
* Cager, Brenda (): (PL) () . New Fork-Thirkield, 08- . , , /(601) 833-4398
* Cain, Bobby Ray (Shirley Jean): (RL) (W) 8/17/1936. Retired. PO Box 246 , Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 472-0520/(662) 653-9924
Cain, Curtis Lamar (Mary): (RE) (W) 2/16/1946. Retired. 1315 Walnut St , Waynesboro, MS 39367
/(601) 735-4249 caincurtis@msn.com
* Calcote, Loyd Versie (Shirley Ann): (RE) (W) 7/25/1934. Retired. PO Box 398 , Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3235/(601) 833-3838
* Calcote, William Dennis (Brenda): (PL) () 2/17/1952. Mount Carmel, 04-06; Kokomo-Dennis, 06-08;
Sartinville, 08- . 495 Calcote Road NE , Brookhaven, MS 39601 /(601) 532-6522
* Cameron, Ludrick Himmon (): (FE) (AA) 2/12/1949. PM 71; D 72; E 75; FC 75. Student, Gammon
Seminary, 9/7-6/74; Vicksburg, Wesley, 74-75; DeKalb, St. Mark/New Hope, 75-76; Enterprise Circuit,
76-78; Council on Ministries Staff, 78-83; Marion County Parish, 83-88; Laurel, St. Paul, 88-92; Griffin,
92- 94; Biloxi, St. Paul, 94-96; DeKalb Circuit, 96-98; West Jackson District Superintendent, 98-04 ;
Waynesboro Circuit, 04-06; Meridian: St. Paul-St. Elizabeth, 06-09; Forest Charge, 09- . 508 East 4th
Street , Forest, MS 39074 (601) 469-3745/(601) 483-2032
* Cameron, Pamela Jewel (): (PE) (W) 11/8/1976. PE-08. Columbus: Wesley (Assoc.), 08- . 203 West
Thomas Dr , Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 328-8644/(662) 251-7908 pamela-cameron@hotmail.com
* Camp, Cathron M (Frank): (RA) (W) 7/16/1930. Retired. 98 CR 210 , Oakland, MS 38948 (601)
645-6178/(601) 645-5678
* Campbell, Charles Burton (Candace Lynn): (FE) (W) 3/1/1951. PM 1976; D 1976; E 1979; FC 1979.
Asbury Theological Seminary, 76-78; Wesson, Decell Memorial, 78-81; Adams UMC, 81-82; Leave
of Absence, 82-84; Sartinville Charge, 84-90; Natchez, Lovely Lane/Kingston, 90-96; Prentiss/Santee,
96-04 ; US Army, 04. 413 Beaver Lake Rd , Purvis, MS 39475 (601) 554-5767/(601) 794-8895 charles.
campbell1@usar.army.mil
Campbell, Percy M (): (RL) (W) 9/15/1925. Retired. 115 N Central Ave , Ridgeland, MS 39157 /(601)
856-7241
* Campos, Luz Marina (): (PL) () . New Church Start - Hispanic Ministries, 09- . 1341 Richland Drive
, Southaven, MS 38671 (601) 469-1346/(662) 280-4538 lucycahu@hotmail.com
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* Carothers, Davis Roy Jr (Mary Catherine): (FE) (W) 4/19/1955. 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, 97-2000-04; Byram: New Covenant, 04. 850 McAllister
St , Greenville, MS 0 (662) 332-1815/(662) 332-0887 trinityumpastor@bellsouth.net
Carpenter, Stephen Van Jr (Joann): (RE) (W) 2/28/1939. Retired. 25 Lakeview Drive , Ocean Springs,
MS 39564 /(228) 875-4675 vancar@cableone.net
* Carpenter, Travis Michael (Elizabeth): (FL) (W) 2/12/1981. Brandon: First (Assoc), 07-08;
Hatiesburg: Main St. (Assoc), 08- . PO Box 1009 , Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 582-5557/ traviscarpenter@rocketmail.com
* Carr, Jimmy Lee (Joy T): (FD) (W) 11/4/1944. D 97; FC 97 Southeastern Jurisdiction Adm Council,
00. PO Box 67 , Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 454-6702/(828) 452-6005 JLCarr@LakeJunaloska.
com
* Carr, Joyce Taylor (Jimmy): (DR) (W) 10/5/1942. Retired. PO Box 67 , Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
(828) 454-6791/(828) 452-6005 carrhaus@charter.net
* Carr, Perry Lincoln (Dessie): (PL) (AA) 4/20/1952. Pontotoc Parish, 04-06; Nettleton: Pleasant
Grove, 06-. PO Box 5264 , Columbus, MS 39704 (662) 574-9058/(662) 574-9058 mindessiecarr@
yahoo.com
* Carr, Susannah Grubbs (Todd): (FE) (W) 5/11/1971. PE 06; E-09; FC-09. Jackson: Galloway assoc.,
06-08, Madison (Assoc), 08- . 100 Post Oak Rd , Madison, MS 39110 (601) 856-6058/ susannah@
madisonumc.org
* Carroll, David Wesley (Laura Smith): (FE) (W) 3/29/1956. PM 81; D 81; E 85; FC 85. Seminary, 8083; 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): (RL) (W) 5/24/1932. Brooksville-Crawford. 6961 Highway 397 ,
Preston, MS 39354 (662) 677-3353/(601) 677-3353 budcar1@bellsouth.net
Carroll, Joseph William: (RE) (W) 12/10/1928. 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-, P O Box 13436 , Jackson, MS 39236
/(601) 331-2029
* Carrubba, Earle Bryan (Deanna): (FE) (W) 4/5/1947. E-2007; FC-2007;. Bellefountain/Chapel Hill,
98-99; Columbus: St. Stephens, 99-04; Cary: Goodman Memorial, Rolling Fork, 05-07; Ackerman: First,
07- . P O Box 239 , Ackerman, MS 39735 (662) 285-6254/(662) 285-6655 ebryan47@dtcweb.net
# Carter, David Scott (Sue Ellen): (FE) (W) 7/12/1961. 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, John Floyd (): (RE) (W) 8/20/1916. Retired. 555 Walters Rd , Pelahatchie, MS 39145 (601)
546-2226/(601) 546-2226
* Carter, Kevin Andrew (Dianne): (FE) (AA) 4/25/1966. E-2007; FC-2007; St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley
Chapel, 96-06; Evergreen, 06-. 858 Andrew Chapel Rd , Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 825-7454/(601)
591-0811 revkac@aol.com
* Cartlidge, Robert L (Mildred): (PL) (AA) 7/4/1944. Greenwood: Decell. 204 Westside Avenue ,
Indianola, MS 38751 (662) 453-7692/(662) 887-1890 revroblee@yahoo.com
* Case, Jerry Bruce Jr (Jen): (FE) (W) 1/14/1970. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. Meridian: Central
Associate, 96-2001; Alaska Conf, 01-05; Hattiesburg: Court Street, 05. 609 Southern Ave , Hattiesburg,
MS 39401 (601) 583-1711/(601) 520-0442 pastorjbc@hotmail.com
Case, John Morrison (Ellen): (RE) (W) 2/14/1936. Retired. 718 Nottingham Drive , Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-3912/(662) 236-3912 jonelcase@yahoo.com
Case, Martin Alexander (Betty): (RE) (W) 10/18/1932. Retired. 518 Deer Creek Dr , Oxford, MS
38655 (662) 281-8117/(662) 281-8117 martbettcase@ms.metrocast.net
* Casey, Kenneth Douglas (Lisa): (PL) (AA) 1/3/1948. Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair, 06- . 3557
Caledonia-Steens Rd , Caledonia, MS 39740 (662) 574-8079/(662) 356-4344 caseykl@cableone.net
* Cason, Wallace Bernard III (Marjorie): (FE) (W) 7/18/1946. OT 1973; E 1977; FC 1977. Greenville,
First, Associate, 73-75; Houston, South, 75-77; Carolina, 77-80; South American Mission, 80-86; Wren-
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Tranquil, 86-92. Aberdeen, St. Mark, 92-94; Okolona, First and Parish Director, 94-99, St. Mark-Oak
Hill, 99-04 ; Nettleton: First-Shiloh, 04-08; East Jackson Dist. Hispanic Ministry, 08-09; Kalem, 08- ;
Forest: Trinity Mission Church, 09- . 8320 Highway 80 , Morton, MS 39117 /(601) 732-6900 wbcason46@att.net
* Casteel, Steven Wayne (Cynthia Virginia): (FE) (W) 11/13/1955. OT 1979; E 1982; FC 1982.
Candler School of Theology, 79-81; Mathiston-Mt. Nebo, 77-79; Flower Ridge, 79-86; Pleasant Hill
Baker’s Chapel, 86-92: Morton, 92-96; Petal, 96-2001; Madison: St. Matthew’s, 01-06; Director of
Connectional Ministries, 06- ; Jackson: Forest Hill, 07- . PO Box 1147 , Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 3540515/(601) 605-9051 steve@mississippi-umc.org
* Cessna, Gertrude E (): (RL) (W) 12/14/1938. Retired. HAT Dist (staff), 04- ; Brooklyn, 09- . 88
Entrekin Ln , Purvis, MS 39475 (601) 264-9181/(601) 794-5555 tcessna36@aol.com
* Chambers, Shirley (Mack Arthur): (FL) (AA) 10/26/1954. McLain Circuit, 96-2002; Bay Springs
Circuit, 02-08; Waynesboro Circuit, 08- . 5 Florence Powe Dr , Buckatunna, MS 39322 / sacmac1972@
yahoo.com
Chamblee, LaMar B (Amelia): (RE) (W) 2/22/1938. Retired. 3755 Lake Village Cv , Olive Branch, MS
38654 (901) 833-7934/(901) 833-7934
* Chaney, Gerald Allen (Mary Louise): (RL) (W) 8/11/1939. Retired. Chunky, 06-. PO Box 57 ,
Chunky, MS 39153 /(601) 655-8782
* Chapman, Jerry D. (Diane Leggett): (RE) (W) 8/17/1946. Retired. 317 Washington Avenue , Ocean
Springs, MS 39564 /(228) 860-4384 jchapman@datasync.com
* Chatham, Victor R (): (FE) (W) 11/4/1948. PM 1977; D 1977; E 1982; FC 1982. Wayne County
Circuit, 73-75; Lexington Theological Seminary, 75-76; Mentorum Charge, 77-79; Lexington Theological
Seminary (Chaplain, Methodist Home of KY), 79-81; Star-Monterey Charge, 81-83; Bradley’s Chapel,
83-84; Jackson, St. Luke’s, Asso., 84-86; Coalville-White Plains, 86-90; Advanced CPE-Southern
Baptist Hospital, New Orleans 90¬92; Handsboro, 92-94. Chaplain, Gulfport Memorial Hospital, 942001; Memorial Hospital / Perlington 2001-04; US Army, 04-; Fayard Chapel, 05-07; Clermont Harbor
– Waveland, 07-08; Voluntary Leave, 3/1/08-08; Red Hill, 08- . 2315 Jones Street , Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 861-3123/(228) 861-3123 vronaldc@cableone.net
* Cheney, Charlene Nicole (): (FE) () 9/8/1981. PE-06, FC-09, FE-09; St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley
Chapel, 06-09; US Army Chaplain, 09- . 102 Longwood Drive , Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 7015660/(601) 924-2245 divinedivah@aol.com
* Cherry, Donnell (Katherleen): (PL) (AA) 7/6/1955. 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) (W) 5/18/1954. 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
Clark, Judge R (): (RE) (AA) . Retired. PO Box 369 , Bethune, SC 29009 /
Clark, Kathryn (): (DR) (W) 6/4/1912. Retired. 200 Dominican Dr #2104 , Madison, MS 39110 (601)
856-0473/(601) 856-0473
* Clay, Henry Carrol Jr (Effie): (RE) (AA) 6/8/1928. Retired. 6658 Franklin Roosevelt Dr , Jackson,
MS 39213 /(601) 981-1287 EHCCJr@aol.com
* Cochran, John Willis (Ouida Joan): (RE) (W) 6/16/1939. Retired. Centreville-White’s Chapel,
97-2001; Liberty, 2001-2003; Buckatunna-State Line, 03. PO Box 120 , Buckatunna, MS 39322 (601)
498-0054/(601) 425-1301 johnwillisc@comcast.net
* Cochran, Mitchell Wayne (Marcia): (FE) (W) 10/7/1966. 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- . 325 Mary Ann Drive , Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 932-4818/(601) 936-5337 pastormhumc@bellsouth.net
* Coggins, Charles Edward (Ginny Lee): (FL) (W) 4/18/1944. Ebenezer (Holmes Co.), 02-04 ; Tupelo:
Cornerstone, 04-08; Smithville, 08- . P. O. Box 93 , Smithville, MS 38870 / Revdog1944@yahoo.com
* Coggins, Joe M (Dorothy): (FL) () 11/25/1958. Ozark, 08- . 10229 HWY 371 N , Marietta, MS 38856
(662) 365-8645/(662) 365-8645 joecog@hughes.net
* Coile, Warren Robert (Linus): (FE) (W) 8/9/1962. 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
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Covenant, 95-97, Bolton Memorial, 97-Aug 04; Greenwood: St. John’s, Aug. 04-07; Itta Bena: First,
05-07; Amory: First, 07- . P O Box 147 , Amory, MS 38821 (662) 256-8486/(662) 256-4846 wrcoile@
fumcamory.org
Coker, Hiram J Jr (Cynthia S): (FE) (W) 4/2/1952. 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 8790; Big Point/Wilson Springs, 90-¬93; Coalville/White Plains, 93-97; Long Beach, Christ-Pass 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-. 1395 Jeff Davis School Rd , Meridian, MS
39301 /(601) 604-0032
* Cole, Theodore Sr (Ida): (PL) (AA) 8/23/1948. Rose Hill-Garlandville. 831 33rd St , Meridian, MS
39305 (601) 483-8418/(601) 483-8418 cole8418@bellsouth.net
* Collier, Bryan Daniel (Wendy): (FE) (W) 6/16/1968. 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
* Collier, Leon (Yolanda Yvette): (RE) (AA) 5/12/1962. Retired. 118 Deer Creek Cove , Madison, MS
39110 / karab5@live.com
* Collins, Johnny Lee (Thelma Jean): (FL) (AA) 11/17/1939. Poplar Springs-Good Hope / Union
Memorial. PO Box 486 , Itta Bena, MS 38941 /(662) 254-7316 tcollins63@bellsouth.net
* Collins, Julie P (Sid): (FD) (W) . DREAM, 07- . 31 Glinda Ln , Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 5452102/(601) 582-8332
Conner, Bessie (): (DR) (W) 6/25/1930. Retired. 2800 W Main St Cottage 204A , Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-9659/(662) 841-9659
* Cook, Juanita W (Fernando): (PL) (AA) 12/22/1948. Mt. Zion 03-06; Vaiden: Haven, 06- ; Ebenezer:
Mt. Zion, 09- . 544 CR 163 , Coila, MS 38923 /(662) 237-4586 jwoodleycook@aol.com
Cook, June Goforth (): (RD) (W) 4/23/1935. Retired. 317 Kingsbridge Rd , Madison, MS 39110 /(601)
898-7186 jcook317@bellsouth.net
* Cook, Robert (): (PL) () . Clinton Seven Springs, 08- . PO Box 1294 , Ridgeland, MS 39158 (601)
432-2003/(601) 856-7988 rlcook@bellsouth.net
* Cook, Stephen Tyrone (Erma Louise): (FE) (AA) 1/3/1969. E 05. Greenville: Revels, 99-08;
Greenville: Hope Ministries (co-pastor), 05-08; Jackson: Central, 08- ; Wesley Fdn. JSU, 08- . 1831
Springridge Dr , Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 355-7858/(601) 957-5898 stephen.cook42@yahoo.com
* Cooksey, Chris L (): (FL) (W) 5/4/1972. 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) (W) 2/13/1935. Retired. New Albany: Glenfield, 02- . PO Box
667 , Dumas, MS 38625 (662) 837-7030/(662) 837-7030
* Cooper, Leon L. (): (PL) () . St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley Chapel, 09- . 107 Oak St , Newton, MS 39345
(601) 604-1879/(601) 846-3056 leoncpr@yahoo.com
Corley, Kenneth (Glenda): (RE) (W) 5/30/1942. Retired. 4442 Hwy 342 , Pontotoc, MS 38863 /(662)
489-1095
* Cornelius, John Lawrence Sr (Willie Jean): (RE) (AA) 3/7/1943. Retired. Clinton: Lynch Chapel,
05- . 6028 Westwind Rd , Jackson, MS 39206 /(601) 981-8715 jcorneliussr@comcast.net
* Cornell, Charles Ovee (Virginia (Genny)): (FL) (W) 9/17/1948. Mount Olive, 06-. 88 CR 7 , Soso,
MS 39480 (601) 797-3965/(601) 729-8525
* Cosnahan, Brister Calvin (): (PL) (W) 2/12/1956. Fayette-Community, 03-07; Vaiden, 07-. 1271
Winwood Cove , Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-5150/(662) 844-7806 calvincosnahan@aol.com
* Cothen, Joseph Herbert III (Teresa Ann): (FE) (W) 12/5/1948. 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, Frances Louise (): (RA) (W) 10/3/1929. Retired. 1412 Delaware Ave #215, McComb, MS 0
(601) 684-3329/(601) 684-3329
* Cotten, Sheblon Andre (Ellen Annette): (FE) (W) 2/18/1955. 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 Revcotten@comcast.net
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Covington, Eugene (Sue Davis): (RE) (W) 7/31/1930. Retired. 70 Shamrock Dr , Laurel, MS 39443
/(601) 425-4767
* Covington, Mark E (Kenda): (FE) (W) 6/25/1954. 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. 603 E
Jessamine St , Ellisville, MS 39437 (601) 428-4896/(601) 577-5769 markcov@comcast.net
* Cox, David Earl (P Dale): (FE) (W) 3/25/1963. PM 1984; D 1984; E 1990; FC 1990. Asbury
Theological Seminary, 85-88; Edwards, 88-89; Associate, Jackson, Christ, 89-2003; Meadville, 03. PO
Box 548 , Meadville, MS 39653 (601) 384-2936/(601) 384-2260 dcox@ftcweb.net
Cox, James Raymond (Mary Sue): (RA) (W) 1/15/1939. Retired-12/31/06. Lula-Friars Point, 09- . 339
Ann Marie Dr , Southaven, MS 38671 /(662) 393-7211 revjc39@att.net
* Craft, Douglas Sam (Shondreka): (PL) (AA) 11/17/1960. Picayune Ct. Assoc.-02; Benndale Circuit,
02. 22208 Houston Ladner Road , Saucier, MS 39574 /(228) 539-9030 umcorsam@bellsouth.net
* Craft, Shondreka B (Douglas Sam): (PL) (AA) 9/11/1973. Benndale Circuit. 22208 Houston Ladner
Road , Saucier, MS 39574 /(228) 539-9030
* Crawford, Joseph (Sandra J): (PL) (AA) 9/11/1951. McComb: St. Paul, 89-08; Pleasant ValleyZion 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): (PL) (W) 7/6/1940. Crossroads / McLaurin, 02. 105 W Main
Ave , Lumberton, MS 39455 /(601) 796-2525
* Crawford, Ross Britt (Wanda): (PL) (AA) 6/10/1964. Oktibbeha-Clay Parish. 1340 Boyd Rd ,
Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 494-3020/(662) 324-1339 crawfordsfive@yahoo.com
* Crawley, J W (Annie): (FL) (AA) 6/28/1941. Gulfport: Haven, 96-97; Summerville/Davis Chapel,
97-99; Pascagoula-Gautier, 99- . 9421 Hwy 613 , Moss Point, MS 39562 (228) 475-0182/(228) 475-0182
revjwcrawley@aol.com
* Cray, Ivan Stuart (): (PL) () . Bethel, 08- . 2231 Goodwill Loop , Brookhaven, MS 39601 /(601)
823-3266 ivan@sleekcom.com
* Creel, Lawrence Albert (Nancy): (FE) (W) 10/3/1947. PM 1975; D 1975; E 1978; FC 1978. Candler
School of Theology, 74-76; Jackson, Broadmeadow Associ-ate, 76-78; Jackson, Christ Associate, 78-82;
Meridian, Marion UMC, 82-84; Collins, 84-90. Hattiesburg, West Lake, 89-94; Shiloh, 94-99; RipleyBlue Mountain, 99-2003; Eupora: First, 03-07; Winona: Moore Memorial-New Hope, 07-. 204 Sterling
Avenue , Winona, MS 38967 (662) 283-3804/(662) 283-1104 creellarry@bellsouth.net
* Criddle, Jimmie Earl (Debbie): (FE) (W) 10/25/1976. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08 . Yazoo: First; Carolina,
05-08; Tupelo: First (Assoc), 08- . P. O. Box 854 , Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 690-8100/(662) 610-3509
jimmy@fumctupelo.com
* Crosby, Johnny J (Connie Joan): (FE) (W) 1/28/1956. 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, 8386; 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-. 422
Perkins Drive , Brookhaven, MS 39601 (601) 833-1619/(601) 823-0499 revjjc@hotmail.com
* Cross, Cynthia (Todd): (FE) (AA) 10/30/1958. E 06; FC 06. Kosciusko: Barlow, 02-2003; Meridian:
St Elizabeth-Daleville: St Mark, 03-06; Meridian: Haven, Daleville: St. Mark, 06-. 3412 11th Pl ,
Meridian, MS 39305 (662) 417-0340/(601) 485-8747 preacherwoman98@att.net
Crumble, Cora (Sammie Lee): (FE) (AA) 6/30/1950. PM 97; D 97; E 2000; FC 2000. Ripley, 98-04;
Leave-Disability, 04. 1172 CR 506 , Shannon, MS 38868 (662) 767-3833/(662) 767-3833 ccrum6@
bellsouth.net
Crump, Alfonso Wadsworth Jr (Lois Artis): (FE) (AA) 1/4/1950. 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) 11/17/1936. Retired. 400 Laurel Hill Dr , Starkville,
MS 39759 (662) 323-5696/(662) 323-5696 alveria@bellsouth.net
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Cumberland, Thomas Lane (Lynda Carolyn): (RE) (W) 12/15/1941. Retired. 3405 Hwy 53 , Poplarville,
MS 39470 (601) 795-3162/(601) 795-3162
* Cumbest, Christopher Oris (Sheila R): (FE) (W) 11/26/1962. PM 1989; D 1989; E 1992; FC 1992.
Byrd-Wesley (Student) 84-87; Student, Duke Divinity School, 88-90; Clinton, First, Associate, 90-92;
Flora-Bentonia, 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 Brooks): (FE) (W) 9/19/1954. 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. 4322 Popps Ferry Rd , D’Iberville, MS 39540 (228) 392-4288/(228) 392-4273 biscuitman@cableone.
net
* Cumbest, Sheila R (Christopher Oris): (FD) (W) 12/5/1961. D 97; FC 97. Jackson, Galloway, 9/906/94; 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
Cupit, Thomas F (Edna): (RE) (W) 6/18/1923. Retired. 1909 Modeannia St , Tupelo, MS 38801 (662)
840-1947/(662) 840-1947 ednacupit@att.net
Currey, George Todd Sr. (Betty): (RE) (W) 5/1/1928. Retired. PO Box 7 , Eastaboga, AL 36260 /
gtcurrey@cableone.net
* Curtis, James Richard (Judy): (FE) (W) 3/28/1952. 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-. 5007 Lawson Avenue , Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 863-2717/(228) 8972463 pastor1@trinityumc.com
* Curtis, William Edwin (Faye): (RE) (W) 5/3/1930. Retired. 2015 Hickory St , Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1624/(662) 323-1624 edc@ms.metrocast.net
* Cutrer, George A. (): (PL) () . Mt. Carmel, 06- . 6042 Enterprise Road , Summit, MS 39666 /(601)
250-0779 ellie112@bellsouth.net
* Dabbs, Danny Neil Sr. (Sara): (FE) (W) 6/5/1949. 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. 1890 Mt Pleasant Rd , Hernando, MS 38632 (662) 429-7026/(662) 429-4324 danny.
dabbs@hernandoumc.org
Dabbs, James R (Delia): (RE) (W) 8/23/1932. Retired. 125 Summit Ridge , Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-5557/(601) 264-2294
* Dailey, Bobby E (Michelle): (FE) (AA) 10/21/1953. 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- . 517 Jefferson St , Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 428-7613/(601) 428-1159 elderbdailey@
bellsouth.net
* Dalton, Jeffre H (Rebecca Sue): (FE) (W) 10/27/1961. 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- : Mendenhall, 08- .
512 Oak Street , Mendenhall, MS 39114 (601) 847-2552/(601) 847-2649 jeffandbeckydalton@att.net
* Daniel, Ray Neal Jr (Annette L.): (FE) (W) 7/25/1954. PM 1976 D 1976; E 1983; FC 1983. Iliff
School of Theology, 76-79; Capitol Street UMC, Associate, 79-80; Pelahat¬chie-Gulde, 80-82; Utica
Charge, 82-84; Washington Charge, 84-87; Waynehaven Charge, 87-90; Seminary 90-92. Potts Camp,
92-95; luka, North, 95-97; Rose Hill, 97-02; Okolona: First, 02-06; Inverness-Caile-Isola, 06-08; RalieghUnity, 08- . P O Box 365 , Raleigh, MS 39153 (601) 782-4202/(601) 782-9340 rndjr1971@gmail.com
* Daniels, Amy Lann (John Edward): (FD) (W) 8/22/1968. 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) (W) 8/18/1968. Falkner. 609 Glendale Rd , New Albany, MS 38652
/(662) 534-2785
* Davis, Elvernice (Cynthia): (RE) (AA) 4/11/1940. Retired. 3796 Merritt Street , Memphis, TN
38128 /(901) 380-0054 chaplaindavis@earthlink.net
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* Davis, Francis Joseph (): (FL) (W) 8/4/1946. Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston. 1227 Horshoe Dr ,
Natchez, MS 39120 (601) 442-2218/(601) 442-4725 BGDADDD@cableone.net
Davis, Harry Bryan (): (FE) (W) 12/14/1950. OT 1985; D 1985; E 1988; FC 1988. 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 19982003; Leave-Incapacity, 03. PO Box 176 , Hamilton, MS 39746 /(662) 343-9291
* Davis, Julian Lamar Jr. (Melissa): (FD) (W) 9/23/1962. 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) (W) 8/10/1942. Retired. 192 Arbor Ln , Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 327-1090/(662) 327-1090 davisj25@bellsouth.net
* de la Cruz, Goyo (Luz): (FL) (Other) 2/7/1956. Forest: Trinity, 02-09; New Church StarttttttHispanic Ministries, 09- . 1341 Richland Drive , southaven, MS 38671 (601) 469-1346/(662) 280-4538
goyodelacruz@gmail.com
* Dearing, Allen Standefer (Debra): (FE) (W) 5/5/1951. 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-. 2093 Chapel Dr , Summit, MS 39666 (601) 276-7971/(601) 276-6327 preacher@afo.net
* Dearman, Phillip Steven (Michele): (FE) (W) 7/16/1967. 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-; Leland-Shaw, 03-05; Greenville: First, 05-08;
Houston: First, 08- . 106 Hillcrest Drive , Houston, MS 38851 (662) 456-2203/(662) 456-3564 dearmanphillip@yahoo.com
* Deaton, Diana Maureen Baker (Horace Clinton): (FL) (W) 2/17/1950. Chapel of the Cross,
Columbia –02; Independence 02-04; Mount Olive-Mize, 04-06; Pleasant Hill, 06-07; Carson-Goodhope,
08- . 662 Riley Rd , Columbia, MS 39429 /(601) 731-5134 hcdeaton@bellsouth.net
* DeBose, LaSonya (Andre): (PL) (AA) . Ocean Springs: St. James, 09- . 4724 Weems St. , Moss Point,
MS 39563 (228) 935-0257/(228) 324-8988 lasonya.debose@yahoo.com
* DeDeaux, Wilmer Nathaniel (Mary Helen): (PL) (W) 10/8/1949. Gulfport: Haven Chapel, 97. 1310
Mills Ave , Gulfport, MS 39501 /(228) 832-5977 wdedeaux@cableone.net
Develin, Billy Earnest (): (RA) (W) 9/23/1945. Retired . 392 Cedar Drive , Columbus, MS 39705 /
* DeVore, Stephen Alan (June): (FE) (W) 12/8/1950. 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, 07-09; Incapacity Leave, 09- . 1910 West Quitman , Iuka, MS 38852 /
sadevore@hotmail.com
Dial, Stephen Grady (): (FE) () 12/24/1950. Incapacity Leave. 129 Rock Port Drive , McDonough, GA
30253 /
* Dickerson, Barry Dale (Grace): (FE) (W) 7/29/1949. 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. 316 Market
Street , Water Valley, MS 38965 (662) 473-2682/(662) 473-0178 revbarrydd@msn.com
* Dickerson, Carrie Allison Carr (Matt): (FD) (W) 5/31/1975. Bethlehem Center, . 709 Water Oak Cv
, Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 825-8677/ adickerson@crossgatesumc.org
* Dickson-Rishel, Dorothy Jane (Rod): (FE) (W) 7/6/1959. PM-83; D-83; E-91; FC-91. 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) 867-4700/(228) 863-2242
drishel@mhg.com
* Dickson-Rishel, Roderick Elliot (Dorothy Jane): (FE) (W) 10/1/1956. PM-83; D-83; E-88; FC-88.
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- . P. O. Box 375 , Long Beach, MS
39560 (228) 863-9619/(228) 863-2242 rod.rishel@fumclb.org
Dinas, Johnny A (): (RE) (W) 3/25/1921. Retired. 873 Windsor Rd , Grenada, MS 38901 /(662)
226-2755
* Dixon, Linda Faye (): (PE) () . PE-09. Hattiesburg: Main St. (Assoc), 09- . 612 S George Ave #4 ,
Petal, MS 39465 / lfrdixon3@yahoo.com
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* Dobbs, Claire Elizabeth (): (FE) (W) 11/17/1975. PE-01; FM-04, FE-04. First, Associate, 2001-04;
Oxford: Oxford-University, 04. 119 Edgewood Blvd , Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 234-5278/ cdobbs8@
gmail.com
* Dobson, Jimmy D (Carol): (FE) (W) 5/21/1942. PM 02, E 05, FC 05. Stringer-Old Bay Springs, 00-09;
Laurel: Franklin, 09- . 2079 Hwy 15 S , Ovett, MS 39464 /(601) 428-4342 eph2810@megagate.com
* Dodd, William Sanford (Beverly): (RE) (W) 2/10/1946. Retired 1645 Live Oak Drive , Grenada, MS
38901 (662) 809-1416/(662) 809-1288 dodd.s@att.net
* Dollar, Larry E (Elaine): (PL) (W) 7/4/1948. Mt Pleasant-Brownfield, 83. 261 Dunn Rd. , Walnut,
MS 38683 (800) 458-1560/ dockdollar@aol.com
* Donnell, Denise (): (FE) (AA) 5/2/1972. 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) (W) 10/27/1959. 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- . 13196 Poplar Head Road , Saucier, MS 39574 (228)
832-3737/(228) 832-1267 sbscardinal@att.net
* Dowd, Thomas Michael (Charlotte): (FL) (W) 7/2/1946. Louisville West, 05. 1629 Pearson Rd ,
Louisville, MS 39339 /(662) 773-2242 pastormikeandcharlotte@yahoo.com
* Dowling, William Hilton Sr (Angela): (FE) (W) 2/22/1961. PM 86; D 86; E 89 FC 89. Memphis
Theological Seminary, St. Charles/Pleasant Grove UMC, AR, 86-87; Leakesville, 87-89; Liberty, 8990. Star/Braxton, 90-93; Fletcher’s Chapel/Bethany, 93-95; Johnston Chapel, 95-2000; Greville Trinity
2000-2003; Waynesboro: First, 03-06; Quitman: First-Shubutta, 06-08; Collins, 08-09; Eminence, 08-09;
Woodville-Macedonia, 09- . P O Box 757 , Woodville, MS 39669 /(601) 736-2475 dowling@telepak.
net
* Downs, Walter (Sheryl): (FL) (W) 4/18/1952. Liberty, 06- . 175 Old Trace Dr. , Baldwyn, MS 38824
/(662) 401-8675 brotherwalt@hotmail.com
* Dubose, Michael Dale (Lori Ann): (PL) (W) 7/11/1961. New Hebron, 98-06; Bethsada, 06-. 2112
Johnson Rd , Crystal Springs, MS 39059 /(601) 892-4317 dubosemd@att.net
* Ducker, William Gregory (Megan): (PE) (W) 6/10/1978. PE-08. Montrose 98-00; Hattiesburg: West
Lake, 00-04; Pine Flat-Abbeville, 04-06; Iuka: North, 06-07; Americus Parish: Croosroads-Refuge, 0709; Starkville:First (Assoc), 09- . P. O. Box 2585 , Starkville, MS 39760 /(662) 694-1067 gregducker@
hotmail.com
* Duckworth, Darian Elise (): (PE) (W) . PE-07; Natches: Grace, 07- . 4 Fatherland Rd , Natchez, MS
39120 (601) 445-5146/(601) 445-8223 darianduck@yahoo.com
* Dye, Allen Millsaps Jr (Elaine M): (RE) (W) 7/18/1946. Retired. 202 Cypress Ave , Clarksdale, MS
38614 (601) 956-4035/(662) 624-2973 amdye1@gmail.com
* Dye, James W (Orber): (PL) (AA) 7/18/1946. 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) (W) 3/20/1924. Retired. 4251 Berlin Dr , Jackson, MS 39211 /(601)
362-9784
Earls, Denise Marie: (RE) (W) 6/17/1935. Retired. 12104 Groth Court , Charlotte, NC 28277 /(704)
814-4739 rearls1232@aol.com
* East, Thomas Randolph Jr (Patricia Ann): (RE) (W) 1/25/1944. Retired. 4010 Meadow Oak Lane ,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 588-6256/(228) 875-2691 teast7@cableone.net
Edge, Clarence Duane (Evelyn): (RA) (W) 12/7/1972. Retired. 264 CR 409 , Rienzi, MS 38865 (662)
728-5065/(662) 462-7436
Edwards, James (Mary Frances): (RE) (W) 7/29/1941. Retired. McLain, 91- . 304 Sandy Run Rd ,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 /(601) 264-3280
* Edwards-Evans, Tanya Yvette (): (PE) (AA) 4/23/1962. PE-07; Benton: Wesley Chapel, 02-07;
Kingsley, 03-07; Paulding, 07-09; Laurel: St. Paul, 09- . 517 Jefferson St , Laurel, MS 39440 / tanya_
edwardsevans@yahoo.com
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* Elam, Jimmy B (Ruth): (RE) (W) 5/2/1931. Retired. PO Box 1222 , Raymond, MS 39154 /(601)
857-5246 jbelam@bellsouth.net
Elmore, Patsy (): (RL) (W) 11/5/1929. Retired. 201 Garner St , Oxford, MS 38655 /(662) 234-1658
pelmore@olemiss.edu
Entrekin, Rod L (Ginny): (RE) (W) 11/5/1929. Retired. 711 Berkshire Dr , Hattiesburg, MS 39402
/(601) 268-3830 ginny.entrekin@comcast.net
* Estess, Homer E (): (RE) (W) 4/26/1927. Retired. 170 Jim Dixon Rd , Vaughan, MS 39179 /(662)
673-8820
* Evans, John Norman (Karen Sue): (AM) (W) 10/11/1948. Jackson: Van Winkle, 99. 909 Kent Dr ,
Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-4558/(601) 924-4558 JMeesha@aol.com
* Evans, Michael Dewayne (Shelley): (PL) (W) 7/12/1970. Ozark, 01-05; Pope Charge, 05-09; Cooper’s
Chapel (FL), 09- . 1100 Pleasant Grove Dr SE , Monticello, MS 39654 (601) 835-0024/(601) 835-1889
frogdad@mail2dad.com
* Evans, Michael Porter (Betty): (FE) (W) 10/10/1967. E 06, FC 06. Potts Camp –02; Brookhaven:
Jackson Street, 02-05; Shuqualak, 05-08; Pleasant Grove, 08- . 294 CR 683 , Quitman, MS 39355 (601)
776-5311/(601) 776-1493 cooperschapel@att.net
* Everett, Dock (Mary): (RL) (AA) 10/12/1937. St. Matthew. PO Box 5104 , Meridian, MS 39302
/(601) 482-5434 dockeverett@yahoo.com
* Fair, Lynn (Vicki): (PL) (W) 2/2/1951. Plantersville, 01. 118 Scenic Cv , Saltillo, MS 38866 (662)
841-6479/(662) 869-3110
Falgout, Mark Scott (Kathy): (PL) (W) 9/27/1954. Corinth; Box Chapel, 07- . 5140 Hwy. 370 , Ripley,
MS 38663 /(662) 837-3547 scottfalgout@dixie-net.com
Farley, Alton Ray (Dean): (RL) (W) 2/2/1951. Retired. 15909 Belmont Drive , Biloxi, MS 39532
/(228) 396-2208 arfarley1@juno.com
* Felder, Charles Bertram (Sherry): (RE) (W) 2/26/1939. Retired. 137 Edgewood Blvd. , Oxford, MS
38655 / felder1550@gmail.com
* Felder, Joe Girling (): (RL) (W) 3/14/1946. Retired. P.O. Box 356 , Taylorsville, MS 39168 /(601)
785-4255 taybeth@c-gate.net
* Few, Shannon (): (AF) (W) 12/14/1975. 1290 W Government St , Brandon, MS 0 /
Fiedler, Herbert Patterson (Carol): (DM) (W) 12/14/1975. 10090 Eastmore Ln , Philadelphia, MS
39350 (601) 485-5598/(601) 656-8621 songleader62@yahoo.com
* Fink, Dennis E (Marilyn): (FE) (W) 7/15/1941. 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- . PO Box 370 , Verona, MS 38879 (662) 5668839/(662) 566-8889
* Fisher, James Albert (Madge Dowdle): (FE) (W) 4/15/1949. 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-. P.
O. Box 907 , Fulton, MS 38843 (662) 862-9530/(662) 862-9536 jfisher@nexband.com
* Fitzpatrick, Lavert (): (PL) (AA) 7/22/1964. Okolona:Mount Pisgah (Assoc.), 08- . 200 Higgins Trail
, Pontotoc, MS 38863 /(662) 509-9676 lfitzpat83@yahoo.com
* Fleming, Claude LeRoy Jr (Janice): (RE) (W) 10/5/1935. Retired. 306 Will Ave , Philadelphia, MS
39350 /(601) 650-0041
* Fleming, Eldridge E (Martha): (RE) (W) 9/19/1936. Retired. 2800 W Main St Cottage 203B , Tupelo,
MS 38801 (662) 844-6430/(662) 844-6430 dreeflem@bellsouth.net
Flemons, Herman (): (PL) (AA) 1/3/1955. Holly Springs: Asbury-Strickland-McDonald. 201 County
Road 108 , Abbeville, MS 38601 /(662) 513-6019 bthomas674@bellsouth.net
Fletcher, T Russell Jr (Dianne): (RE) (W) 3/2/1942. Retired. 1000 Salado Oaks Drive , Salado, TX
76571 (254) 780-9673/(254) 947-3696
* Flowers, Dawn Douglas (Alan Shawn): (FE) (W) 10/10/1979. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Wesley
Foundation USM, 05. 210 N 32nd Ave , Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 268-6889/(601) 264-1294 wesley39@bellsouth.net
* Flowers, Roger A (Carol): (FE) (W) 4/29/1951. 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
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* Flynn, Betty Whisenant (): (RL) (W) 2/18/1937. Retired 311 Government St , Tupelo, MS 38801
/(662) 842-6410 betty.flynn@att.net
* Forbus, Gregory Albert (Sidney): (FL) (W) 5/4/1954. Homewood, 04-06; Belmont, 06-. P.O. Box 516
, Belmont, MS 38827 (662) 454-7375/(662) 454-3350 gforbus@hotmail.com
* Ford, Eddie Joe (Annie): (PL) (AA) 1/28/1953. Holly Springs: Asbury-St. Marys, 00. 792 Well Ext ,
Courtland, MS 38620 (662) 563-5216/(662) 563-5216
Ford, Rebecca Annette (Gerald): (PL) (W) 9/2/1950. Oxford: South, 93-04; Taylor, 04. 568 CR 371 ,
Water Valley, MS 38965 (662) 915-6550/(662) 513-2082 rford@olemiss.edu
Ford, Robert (): (RE) (AA) . Retired. PO Box 182 , Rose Hill, MS 39356 /
* Forrest, James Earp (Annette Young): (PL) (AA) 10/19/1957. 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): (FL) (AA) 7/23/1943. Shady-Mt. Zion, (5); Eupora: Liberty. 112
Academy St , Winona, MS 38967 /(662) 283-3043 pastorjlf@yahoo.com
* Forrest, Nelson (Maggie): (PL) (AA) 11/29/1955. Webster Circuit, 90. 116 Hazel Cir , Winona, MS
38967 (662) 294-0051/(662) 283-1669
* Fortenberry, Donald Peyton (Kaye Edna): (RE) (W) 8/2/1940. Retired. 4466 Hickory Ridge Rd ,
Jackson, MS 39211 /(601) 366-2611 don.fortenberry@millsaps.edu
* Foster, John Thomas (Kimberly): (PE) (W) 9/15/1980. PE-08. Vardaman, 05-08, Fuklton: First
(Assoc.), 08- ; Wesley Fdn. ICC (Dir), 08- P. O. Box 884 , Fulton, MS 38843 (662) 862-9530/(662)
862-5339 jtfoster3818@yahoo.com
* Franklin, Jason Wayne (Leslie): (PE) (W) 6/26/1972. PE-07; 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/
* Frazier, Walter L (Terri): (FD) (W) 2/27/1968. 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 (Betty): (AM) (W) 4/22/1946. D in Associate Membership 02. New Augusta/
Beaumont, 95-99; Bassfield, 99-2000; Antioch, 00-08; Boyles Chapel, 06-08; Columbia Circuit, 08- .
1639 Hwy 98E , Columbia, MS 39429 (601) 731-1969/ ogfree3@aol.com
# Freeman, Thomas E (Norma): (RL) (W) 11/7/1940. Retired. 18288 Mallard Dr , Saucier, MS 39574
/(228) 832-4102
Fulton, Travis Roland (Margaret Kuehnle): (RE) (W) 9/7/1942. Retired. 363 Lakeshore Drive ,
Ferriday, LA 71334 /(318) 757-1417 travisormargaret@bellsouth.net
* Fuquay, David Earl (): (FE) (W) 10/3/1973. Clinton, First-2001; Jackson: Leavell Woods, 2001-03;
Fund for Theol Ed, 04-06. University of Florida Wesley Fdn.- University UMC. 5022 NW 16th St ,
Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 372-8183/(352) 338-7929 davefuquay@gmail.com
* Furr, Esta Stanley (Ruth): (RE) (W) 9/15/1922. Retired. 2800 West Main Street , Tupelo, MS 38801
/(662) 841-1852 esfurr1@gmail.com
* Gage, Roosevelt (Chyleen M): (PL) (AA) 11/4/1947. Buffalo-Ethel, 2000-04; Sturgis: Boyd Chapel,
04. 409 Jefferson St , Okolona, MS 38860 / cmg1997@yahoo.com
Gammill, Gerald (Johnnie): (RE) (W) 10/27/1931. Retired. 2145 Old Hwy 12 , Starkville, MS 39759
/(662) 323-3730
* Garnett, Natalie Marie (): (RA) (ME) 1/25/1947. Retired. 19 South Rd , Monroe, LA 71201 /(601)
857-9696
* Garrott, William Johnson Jr. (Jennifer Martin): (FE) (W) 9/28/1954. 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- . POB 646 ,
Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 301-1749/(662) 301-1748 jgarrott4@aol.com
* Garvin, Elisabeth Anne (): (FD) (W) 7/21/1971. PM-03, D-06, FC-06. Mississippi Conference, 03-05;
Millsaps College, 05-09; Ministerial Services, 09- . PO Box 1147 , Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515
,ext.32/(601) 352-6799 lisa@mississippi-umc.org
* Gary, George Robert Jr (Kathy): (FE) (W) 11/22/1958. PM 1986; D 1986; E 1988; FC 1988. Newton,
86-89; Wood Junior College, 89-91; Conference Council Deployed Staff, Starkville District, 89-91;
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Magee, 91-94; MS Course of Study School, 94-2001; Flora-Bentonia, 01-05; Florence: Marvin, 05-07;
Sabbatical Leave, 07-08; Sabbatical Leave, 08-09; Personal Leave, 09- . 8017 Hwy 13 , New Hebron, MS
39140 /(601) 792-2127 bertgary@netdoor.com
* Gaughf, Keith Dewayne (Rhonda): (FE) (W) 5/29/1966. 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, Lyndon B (Thelma B): (PL) (AA) 11/4/1964. Weir Circuit. 6485 Hwy 14 , Macon, MS 39341
(662) 386-3374/(662) 726-9747 tbgeeter@aol.com
* Genesse, James Peter (Margaret): (FE) (W) 11/27/1958. 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, Frederick Leon (Cindy L): (FL) (W) 4/3/1963. Shuqualak –02; Whitehall, 02-05; Tilton,
05-07; Felder / McComb: Pearl River Ave. 07-08; Morton: First, 08- , 943 Morris Tullos Drive , Morton,
MS 39117 (601) 732-6124/(601) 732-6371 flgerber@aol.com
* Gerber, Philip Ray (Gretchen E): (RE) (W) 6/28/1942. Retired. Magnolia: First, 06-. PO Box 413 ,
Magnolia, MS 39652 (601) 783-2328/(601) 783-2328 pgerber42@bellsouth.net
* Gibbs, Anjohnette W (Herman): (FE) (AA) 11/17/1955. PM 1984; D 1984; FC 1986; E 1986.
Student, Garrett, 80-83; Greenville, Revels, 83-87; Belzoni Circuit, 87. PO Box 225 , Greenville, MS
38702 (662) 247-1904/(662) 335-7036 woworship@yahoo.com
* Gibson, Curtis (Mary Grace): (PL) (W) . Lorman, 06- . 525 Duncan Avenue , Natchez, MS 39120
/(601) 442-0400 stilleplace@msn.com
* Gibson, Dan (): (PL) () . Gallman 07- . PO Box 576 , Crystal Springs, MS 39059 /(601) 573-9597
dangibson@bellsouth.net
* Gibson, Peggy Ann (): (PE) (AA) 5/16/1952. PE-08. Ocean Springs: St. James, 06-09; Greenville:
Revels, 09- . 1407 E John Cove , Greenville, MS 38702 (662) 335-3245/(662) 537-4800 peggyanngibson@yahoo.com
Gilbert, Tommy D (Dot): (RE) (W) 5/13/1929. Retired. Meridian: Central, 93- . 724 Elmwood Dr ,
Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 693-1521/(601) 485-3415 tommydgilbert@bellsouth.net
Gill, Clinton (Phyllis): (RE) (W) 9/25/1933. Retired . Hattiesburg: West Lake, 09- . 114 Kensington ,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 /(601) 268-3690 gillhttsbrg@bellsouth.net
* Gill, Robert Noel (Currie B): (FE) (W) 2/19/1959. 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. PO Box 3333 , Meridian, MS 39303 (601) 485-5598/(601) 485-8751 rgill1psdumc@
bellsouth.net
* Gilmer, Oliver (Roberta): (RL) (AA) 5/31/1927. Retired. 202 Cedar Dr , D’Iberville, MS 39532
/(228) 392-2230
* Giordano, Theodore James (Mary Lanelle): (FE) (W) 1/7/1946. AM 85; D 85. Bradley Chapel, 82-83;
Pelahatchie, 83-95; Camp Wesley Pines, 96. PO Box 276 , Gallman, MS 39077 (601) 892-2341/(601)
892-9076 wpdirector@wildblue.net
* Gipson, Frank Lee (Mattie D): (FL) (AA) 1/28/1946. New Faith-Mt. Olive, 99-2001; Mt. Olive /
St. James, 2001-02; Laurel: Mallalieu, 02. 209 E 5th St , Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 649-8552/(601)
582-2286 Mbernice7@aol.com
* Gipson, Marvin Jean (Margaret): (PL) (AA) 10/24/1948. Retired. Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill
Associate, 06-. 109 Price Hill Cove , Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 234-9367/(662) 234-9367 mmgipson1@
bellsouth.net
* Gipson, Mattie D (Frank): (FE) (AA) 12/8/1945. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99 Hattiesburg: St. Paul, 97.
209 E 5th St , Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 583-8131/(601) 582-2286 gipsonm@bellsouth.net
Givens, Roy (Nyoka): (RE) (W) 2/10/1936. Retired. 27 CR 142 , Quitman, MS 39355 /(601) 7762589
* Givhan, Bessie Burnley (William F): (RL) (AA) 2/27/1932. Retired. 333 Hwy 41 , Pontotoc, MS
38863 (662) 489-6934/(662) 489-6934 wgsr@bellsouth.net
* Givhan, William Franklin Sr (Bessie Burnley): (RE) (AA) 11/4/1933. Retired. 333 Hwy 41 ,
Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 489-6934/(662) 489-6934 wgsr@bellsouth.net
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* Glass, Jimmy C (June): (FE) (W) 7/16/1950. (OE) (Memphis Conference). Brookhaven: St. Andrew’s
Mission & UMC-2003; Southaven: First, 03. 8613 Bunker Hill , Southaven, MS 38671 (662) 3937945/(662) 349-0500 glassjc@yahoo.com
* Glazier, Gary Arthur (Cindy): (FL) (W) 7/30/1965. Tishomingo Charge, 06-06; Boonville: Grace,
06-. 100 Mimosa St. , Booneville, MS 38829 / gcglazier@yahoo.com
* Glenn, Grover Cleveland III (Debra H): (FE) (W) 12/7/1950. FM-04; FE-04; Aberdeen: St. MarkPrarie, 01-03; US Army, 03-06; Seminary/Oakdale, 06-08; Inverness-Caile-Isola, 08- . PO Box 2 ,
Inverness, MS 0 (662) 265-5270/(662) 265-5760 invernessumc@telepak.net
* Glover, Jimmy Milton (Betty): (RL) (W) 6/6/1937. Retired. 568 CR 5011 , Booneville, MS 38829
/(662) 365-5543 jimmymglover@yahoo.com
Gober, William Thomas (Sandra): (RE) (W) 7/9/1933. Retired. The Veranda of Pensacola 6982
PineForest Rd, Ste 326, Pensacola, FL 32526 /(850) 941-8384
Godbold, Robert R (Betty): (RE) (W) 7/31/1925. Retired. 406 W Longview , New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-0479/(662) 534-0479 godbold@datalane.net
* Goff, Dayna Loretta (): (FE) (W) 7/10/1960. PM 98; D 98; E 2000; FC 2000 Natchez: Grace, 02-07;
Sardis – Davis Chapel, 07- . POB 383 506 S. Main St, Sardis, MS 38666 (662) 487-2738/(662) 487-2824
Dgoff418@aol.com
* Goldsmith, Walter E (Carolyn): (FE) (W) 1/9/1951. OT 1975; D 1975; E 1979; FC 1979. 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- .
11950 HWY 482 , Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 656-7466/(601) 663-0034 brotherwalter@sandtownumc.com
* Gomillion, Ronald Gene (Sheila): (PE) (W) 12/13/1957. PE-08. Harrisville / Rexford, 03-06; Madison
Associate, 06-08; Anguilla-Grace, 08- . 631 Front St , Anguilla, MS 38721 (662) 873-2786/(662) 8732786 rongomillion@yahoo.com
* Goodwin, Charles Ronnie (Barbara): (FE) (W) 12/5/1948. OT 1984; D 1984; E 1987; FC 1987.
Student, Memphis Theological, 81-85; Tippah Circuit, 81-¬84; Shady Grove-Bethel Biggersville, 84-86;
South Tishomingo Paris Director- Belmont-Dennis, 86-96; Mantachie, 96. PO Box 33 , Mantachie, MS
38855 (662) 282-4325/(662) 282-4823 rgood2@nexband.com
* Gordon, Adam Louis (Amanda): (PE) (W) 9/14/1981. PE-08. Boonville: First (Youth Assoc.), 08- ;
Wesley Fdn-NEMCC, 09- . 206 East Bankhead St. , New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 728-5773 ,ext.3/(662)
534-8305 rev.adam.gordon@gmail.com
* Gordon, Amanda Seward (): (PE) (W) 4/20/1978. PE-07. P O Box 156 , New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-2206/(662) 534-8305 amandaFUMC@gmail.com
* Gordon, Brian Thomas (Charity Ruth): (FE) (W) 7/19/1972. 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- ; Sandersville, 09- . 28 Oak Crest , Laurel,
MS 39440 / bgordon72@aol.com
* Gordon, H Owen Jr (Marie): (FE) (W) 11/26/1949. OT 1975; D 1972; E 1978; FC 1978. Naniah
Waiya, 69-74; Student, lliff, 74-77; Mt. Pleasant, 77-80; Student, 80-81; Benoit-Pace-Longshot, 81-84;
Mathiston-Wood College, 84-2003; DeKalb Circuit, 03. 13521 Hwy 39 North , DeKalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-5135/ revg@bellsouth.net
* Gordon, Prentiss M Sr: (RE) (W) 12/23/1925. Retired. 2328 Twin Gum Rd , Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7525/(662) 418-8216
* Gordon, Prentiss McCarton Jr (Sandra): (FE) (W) 5/30/1947. OT 1970; D 1970; E 1972; FC 1972.
New Hope-Bevil Hill, 66-67; Weir, 67-69; Student, Candler, 69-71; Columbus, St. Stephen, 71-75;
Coffeeville, 75-77; CCOM, 77-80; Director, National Youth Miss., 81-84; Starkville, Aldersgate, 8487; Leland, 87-90. Iuka, First, 90-97; Clinton: First, 97-02; Amory: First, 02-04; Hattiesburg: Parkway
Heights, 04-06; Columbus: Central, 06-09; Corinth:First, 09- . 901 N. Fiillmore Street , Corinth, MS
38834 (662) 287-3111/(662) 286-5583 pmgordonjr@netzero.com
* Gore, Willie (): (FL) (AA) 2/23/1951. Laurel, New Faith, 95-97. Hattiesburg, St. Paul, 97-2001;
Indianola, Rasberry, 2001-2003; Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s, 03-05; Lucedale Circuit, 05. 38 J F Kennedy
St , Lucedale, MS 39452 (601) 498-7943/(601) 498-7943
* Govan, Barney Bennard (Mary): (RL) (AA) 1/12/1936. Retired. 725 Meadowbrook Road , Jackson,
MS 39206 /(601) 713-1552
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* Graham, Edwin (Dr. Helen): (RE) (W) . Retired. 22 - 51st Street , Gulfport, MS 0 /(228) 863-2343
kedwgrm@aol.com
* Grant, Erin Nichole (): (PE) () . PE-09. Sumrall, 09- . PO Box 276 , Sumrall, MS 39482 (601) 7580075/(601) 758-3993 rev.eringrant@gmail.com
* Grant, Robert Wilson Jr (Erin Nichole): (PE) (W) 1/31/1978. PE-08; Drew/Shelby, 07-09; Hickory
Grove, 09- . PO Box 565 , Sumrall, MS 39482 (662) 745-8397/(601) 758-3993 rgrant131@gmail.com
* Graphenreed, Roy (): (PL) () . Lucedale: Wesley Chapel, 08- . 4700 Second Street , Moss Point, MS
39563 /(228) 285-1079
* Green, Timmy Andrew (Phyllis): (FE) (W) 7/26/1955. 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
* Greenough, R Earl (Margie): (RE) (W) 9/10/1934. Retired. 19201 Park Ridge Drive North , Moss
Point, MS 39562 /(228) 588-3406 rgreenough@juno.com
* Greer, David B (Sandra): (FE) (W) 3/20/1940. OT 1974; D 1972; E 1978; FC 1978. Wheeler, 65-67;
Ripley Circuit, 67-70; Ingomar, 70-73; Kossuth, 73-74; Cockrum, 74-79; Cedar Bluff, 79-81; Okolona
Parish, 82-88; Whitehall, 88-90. Winston County Director, 90-92. Whitehall, 92-95; Pearl, 95-98;
Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial, 98-05; Moss Point: Dantzler, 05. PO Box 8704 , Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 475-7888/(228) 475-1358 dbgreer1940@bellsouth.net
* Greer, Tommy Charles Sr (Ruth): (RE) (AA) 1/8/1942. Retired 1120 Kosciusko Rd , Philadelphia,
MS 39350 /(601) 389-1059 tommy.greer@att.net
* Griffith, Hugh Milton Jr (Linda H): (FE) (W) 2/23/1964. 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 W (Diane): (RE) (W) 10/31/1942. Retired. PO Box 2056 , Madison, MS 39130 (601)
939-3548/(662) 347-0874 carl@eclergy.net
* Gully, Christopher Mark (): (PL) () . Lynville-Mellen, 08- . 102 Zeke Gully Rd , DeKalb, MS 39328
(601) 677-3550/(601) 743-4733 ypchrisgully@hotmail.com
* Gunn, Jimmie (Betty): (RA) (W) 1/1/1931. Retired. 11241 Hwy 494 , Meridian, MS 39305 (601)
626-8660/(601) 626-8596 jimmiegunn@att.net
* Gunter, Doyce Walton (Anita): (RE) (W) 3/8/1935. Retired. 2800 W Main St Cottage 201B , Tupelo,
MS 38801 (662) 844-5166/(662) 844-5166 dwgunter@eclergy.net
Gutterman, Alan Baker (Lynn Wallace): (RL) (W) 11/14/1939. Retired. 1217 Spring Drive , Long
Beach, MS 39560 (228) 864-9718/(228) 864-9718 agutterman@cableone.net
Hagenson, Keith R (Janell): (RL) (W) 4/7/1937. Retired. 631 Lookout Tower Rd , Purvis, MS 39475
/(601) 794-8164
* Haggard, Larry Joe Sr (Eve): (FE) (W) 5/7/1948. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Yazoo City: St. John’s, 9805; Louisville South. 101 Jordan Cir , Louisville, MS 39339 (662) 803-5748/(662) 773-6910 lhd357@
bellsouth.net
* Halbert, Inge Mobley (Martha Jane): (RE) (W) 9/29/1935. Retired. Cedar Bluff, 98-07; Nanih Waiya,
07- . 820 Palmer Rd. , Louisville, MS 39339 (662) 773-3887/(662) 773-3887 imhalbert@peoplepc.com
* Hall, Harold B Jr (): (PE) () 4/11/1968. PE-08. Cedar Bluff, 98-07; Nanih Waiya, 07- . 452 Northwest
Avenue , Durant, MS 39063 (662) 653-3410/(601) 955-7170 pastorhal@aol.com
* Hall, James (Rila (Bootsie)): (FL) (W) 1/29/1948. Wheelrt/Meadow Creek, 06-09; Corinth: ChristCrossroads, 09- . P O Box 575 , Booneville, MS 38829 / christcrossroads@aol.com
* Hall, John Robert (Dawn): (FE) (W) 8/22/1961. 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
* Hallberg, Loney Joe (Norma Lucille): (RE) (W) 10/13/1942. Retired. PO Box 1621 , Monticello, MS
39654 /(601) 587-1441 hallbergs@bellsouth.net
Hallford, Charles Robert (Alice Wofford): (RE) (W) 8/29/1945. Retired. 8254 County Road, #64
#3203 , Daphne, AL 36526 /(251) 626-8228 challford@mchsi.com
* Hamlin, Wayland (Naomi June): (FE) (W) 6/4/1949. PM 99; D 99; FE 2001. Bethlehem 98-2001;
Clinton: First, Assoc.,2001-02; Benton-Midway, 04-05; U.S. Army; 05-08; Jackson: Epworth, 08-09;
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Taylorsville: First-Bethel, 09- . P O Box 356 , Jackson, MS 39204 (601) 785-4255/(601) 992-9174
waylandhamlin@bellsouth.net
* Hampton, Gary (): (FL) (AA) 7/30/1959. Longview Circuit, 91-2001; Philadelphia: Phila. Parish,
2001-04; Sylvester-Wesley Chapel, 04. 3250 Taylor Rd , Sturgis, MS 39769 (662) 312-8673/(662) 4656394 ghamp3325@aol.com
Handy, Richard F (Bonne): (PL) (W) 1/29/1947. Clermont Harbor-Pearlington, 04-07; Pearlington,
07- . P. O. Box 9185 , Moss Point, MS 39563 (228) 990-5281/(228) 990-5281 rfhandy@yahoo.com
* Handy, Willie Lee (Carolyn): (PL) (AA) 10/24/1953. Canton, Little Zion, 97-2000; ; Carthage:
Wesley, 00-06; Mount Pleasant, 06-09; Canton: Little Zion, 09- . 400 Church St , Canton, MS 39046
/(601) 855-7466
* Hankins, Bobby Wayne (Jo Ann): (RE) (W) 3/31/1939. Retired. Spring Hill 2003-04; Booneville:
Grace, 04-07; Golden Chapel, 07- . 80 CR 1000 , Booneville, MS 38829 (662) 728-0292/(662) 728-0292
preacher1231@wmconnect.com
* Hannah, Haywood Isaac (Flora H): (PL) (AA) 12/20/1955. Galilee Treadwell, 00-06; Carthage:
Wesley, 06-. 396 Chenoa Avenue , Carthage, MS 39051 (601) 267-8909/(601) 267-3792
Hardin, William Douglas Sr (Carolyn M): (RE) (W) 9/28/1940. Retired. 1723 Mt Pleasant , Hernando,
MS 38632 (662) 429-7189/(662) 429-7189 carodoug@bellsouth.net
* Hare, James William (Nobia): (RL) (AA) 10/4/1940. Retired. PO Box 98 , Paulding, MS 39348
/(601) 727-7811 jameswhare@yahoo.com
* Harms, Dianne Powell (Royce): (FD) (W) 9/14/1946. D-97; FC-97. Jackson, Wesley, 78-88; Canton:
St. John, 03 / Madison, 88. 6335 Woodstock Dr , Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 832-2649/(601) 982-9460
harms-way@comcast.net
* Harms, Jason Edward (Wendy): (FE) (W) 11/11/1971. PM-97; D-97; E-2000; FC-2000. : First, 982000; Ruleville/Glendora, 2000-2003; Meridian: Central, 03-07; Asbury, 07-. 1331 Hwy 42 , Petal, MS
39465 (601) 545-3006/(601) 938-1521 jason@asburypetal.org
* Harper, Arthur Ray III (Heather M): (FE) (W) 2/27/1976. PM-01; FM-04; FE-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) (W) 2/3/1947. Retired. 161 Monterey Dr , Lucedale, MS 39452
/(601) 947-2155 jhharper47@yahoo.com
* Harrison, David Lee Sr (Karen Lea): (RE) (W) 12/26/1944. Retired. 901 Church Street , Port Gibson,
MS 39150 (601) 437-5258/(601) 437-5258 davidlharrisonsr@gmail.com
Harrison, Don M (Marilyn): (RL) (W) 8/16/1943. Retired . 171 Townsend Rd , Mendenhall, MS 39114
/(601) 847-7360
* Harrison, James Martin (Ginger): (RE) (W) 2/14/1943. Retired . 2987 Hwy 19 S , Meridian, MS
39301 /(601) 644-0348 merharrison@aol.com
Harrison, William E (June): (RE) (W) 1/19/1931. Retired. Okolona: First (Assoc.), 85- . 1502 Valley
Rd , Tupelo, MS 38804 /(662) 844-8723 bjharrison@bellsouth.net
Hart, Luther Mac (Bobbye): (RE) (W) 7/24/1925. Retired. 107 Neely Rd , Richland, MS 39218 /(601)
939-4832 lhart82@comcast.net
* Hart, Raymond Kenneth (Donna): (FL) (W) 2/3/1956. 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-. 2201 Brumfield Rd. SW , Summit, MS 39666 (601) 567-2315/(601) 567-2315
Brudderkenny@aol.com
* Hartfield, Huston (Sharon): (PL) (AA) 8/1/1951. Laurel, New Faith Preaching Associate, 97-98.
Desoto-Quitman Charge, 98-04; Wesley Chapel, 04-08; Beaumont: Bolton Chapel, 08- . 27 Cosero Rd ,
Beaumont, MS 39423 /(601) 753-9244
Hassell, Charles E Jr (Janet): (RE) (W) 3/12/1937. Retired. 403B Faraday Trail , Sun City Center, FL
33573 (813) 634-1150/(813) 634-1150
Hasselle, T Edward (Shirley): (RE) (W) 6/20/1931. Retired. 2185 Tanglewood Rd , Magnolia, MS
39652 (601) 783-6975/(601) 783-6975
* Hathorn, Herbert Dale (Jean): (FE) (W) 1/19/1954. 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) 591-2157/(662) 665-5474 standtall@avsia.com
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* Hawkins, Prentiss Harry (): (RE) (W) 4/5/1933. Retired. Fannin, 90-05; Bradley Chapel, 05- . 10947
Oak Ridge Rd , Vicksburg, MS 39183 /(601) 883-1658
* Hawkins, Sam (): (RL) (AA) . Benton: Wesley Chapel, 07- . PO Box 24504 , Jackson, MS 39225
(662) 746-9181/
Hawks, Thomas Carnal (Deborah): (FE) (W) 12/18/1944. OT-1968; E-1970; FC-1970. Coffeeville, 7981; 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, 06-09; Incapacity
Leave, 09- . 102 Hillside Drive , Tupelo, MS 38804 /(662) 322-6960 tom_hawks73@yahoo.com
* Hayden, Karen Koons (Dave): (FE) (W) 7/14/1971. 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-. PO Box 712 , McComb, MS 39649 (601) 6846698/(601) 684-5039 centpastor@bellsouth.net
* Hayes, Billy Joe (Loretta): (RE) (W) 2/17/1935. Retired. Mount Zion, 06-08; Fairfield, 08- . 72
Calhoun Estates Rd , Laurel, MS 39443 /(601) 428-0322 bjhayes@comcast.net
* Haynes, Frank Thompson (Andrea): (PE) () 1/25/1982. MS Conf. (Coord. Of Young Peoples Min.),
09- . POB 1147 , Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515/ frank@mississippi-umc.org
* Haynes, Rickey Lynson (Barbara): (FL) (W) 4/17/1952. Coldwater-Arkabutla, 06- . PO Box 428 ,
Coldwater, MS 38618 (662) 562-9671/(662) 562-4312 coldwaterumc@bellsouth.net
* Hazelrig, Michael Gregory (Michelle D): (FE) (W) 3/6/1969. E 06, FC 06. Mt. Pleasant, 2000-2003;
Avon-Glen Allan, 03-06; Vicksburg: Gibson Mem., 06-. 335 Oak Ridge Road , Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 636-2605/(601) 636-2837 brogreg30@gmail.com
# Headrick, Joseph Harold (Clydean): (RE) (W) 11/8/1935. Retired. 1456 Blackberry Ave. , Arroyo
Grande, CA 93420 (805) 473-8703/(805) 473-8703 hncheadrick@sbcglobal.net
Hearty, John (): (RE) (W) 3/17/1921. Retired. 142 Stonecypher Rd , Lucedale, MS 39452 /(601)
947-4865
Heath, Herman L (Joyce): (RE) (W) 11/12/1925. Retired. PO Box 5837 , Meridian, MS 39302 (601)
482-0251/(601) 482-0251
* Heberg, Carl Elton (Jennie): (FL) (W) 3/11/1958. Talowah –02; Walnut Grove 02-04; ShipmanWinborn Chapel, 04-06; Byrd-Wesley, 06-. 6034 Hwy 43 N , Carriere, MS 39426 (601) 772-9972/(601)
772-9348 pastorheberg@charter.net
* Hedgepeth, Mitchell B (Catherine D): (FE) (W) 7/23/1959. PM-1984; D-1984; E-1987; FC1987. 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- . 100 Mt.
Salus Road , Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-6671/(601) 488-4102 mitchell@fumcclinton.org
* Heidelberg, Phillip W (Sherrill): (FE) (AA) 1/26/1954. 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- . 3350 - 28 Street , Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-3927/(601) 310-5921 heidbrg@aol.com
Henderson, Delicia (): (PL) (AA) . Chapel Hill, 08- . P O Box 431 , Heidelberg, MS 39439 /(601)
787-3901
Henry, David Ray (Deloris): (RE) (AA) 3/31/1943. Retired. PO Box 6433 , Laurel, MS 39441 /(601)
425-4470 drayhenry@aol.com
* Henry, Domini S (): (PL) (AA) 8/23/1980. Pontotoc Parish, 05. 2724 S Lawndale , Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 489-8020/ domini_41@hotmail.com
Henry, Earnest Lee (Clara Pearl): (RE) (AA) 9/15/1939. Retired. 753 Wood Lake Dr , Jackson, MS
39206 /(601) 362-6873
* Henry, Elijah Sr (Maureen): (RE) (AA) 12/25/1946. Retired. 245 Hintonvill Road , Richton, MS
0 /(601) 788-4633
Henry, James E (Maxine R): (RL) (AA) 4/10/1925. Retired. 180 Old West Point Rd , Starkville, MS
39759 (662) 323-5760/(662) 323-5760 maxine74@bellsouth.net
* Henry, Johniel Lee Jr (Gloria J): (PE) (AA) 7/10/1978. PE-07; Pontotoc Parish Assoc. 2002-04;
Amory: St. James/Spruell Chapel, 07- ; 411 Lynnfield Drive , Amory, MS 38821 (662) 256-8062/(662)
256-7230 johnielhenry@yahoo.com
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* Hensarling, Heather Kaye (): (FE) (W) 3/14/1962. Braxton, 02-2003; Wesleyanna / EJA Dist, 03-06;
Jackson: St. Luke, 06-08; Bay St. Louis: Main Street, 08- . P. O. Box 2897 , Bay St. Louis, MS 39521 (228)
467-4538/(228) 342-7575 hhensarling@bellsouth.net
* Herndon, James Earl (Carolyn Dulaney): (RE) (W) 7/15/1938. Retired. Roberts Chapel, 08- . 23219
Hwy 63 , Moss Point, MS 39562 /(601) 807-1877
* Herod, Arthur (Charlie Mae): (RA) (AA) 12/16/1923. Retired. 03 CR 288 , Abbeville, MS 38601
(662) 234-2055/(662) 234-2055
* Herring, Daniel (): (FL) () . Brandon: First (Assoc), 09- . 1082 Morton-Marathon Road P O Box 68,
Morton, MS 39117 /(601) 732-1734 daniel@forestumc.org
Herring, Howard (Jewel): (RA) (W) . Retired. 379 Country Ln , Morton, MS 39117 /(601) 7328062
* Herrington, Rufus M. Jr. (): (PL) (W) 6/12/1950. Louise.Silver City, 09- . P. O. Box 275 , Louise, MS
39097 / rudyh@dtcweb.net
* Herron, Olivear (): (PL) (AA) 10/20/1954. Epworth. 3535 Springhill Road , Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 834-1206/(662) 455-2415
* Hicks, Joseph B (Renea): (RA) (AA) 11/27/1927. Retired. Morton Circuit-Ebenezer, 02- . 604 Pea
Ridge Rd , Florence, MS 39073 /(601) 847-4551
* Hicks, Richard Michael (Lisa): (FE) (W) 8/1/1953. 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- . P. O. Box 2057 , Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 264-9181/(601) 544-7327
* Higginbotham, Amy (): (AM) () . 101 Elise Road , Brandon, MS 0 /(601) 668-6891 tide1amy@
aol.com
Higginbotham, John Avon (Evelyn): (RE) (W) 11/23/1921. Retired. 110 Elm Trail , Brandon, MS
39047 /(601) 992-2432
Hight, Margaret (): (DR) (W) . Retired. 2800 W Main St Apt 2B , Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 8448559/(662) 844-8559
Hightower, Thomas Edwin (Lillian): (RE) (W) 10/27/1921. Retired. 107 Woodland Dr , Vicksburg, MS
39180 (601) 636-2605/(601) 636-3667
Hill, Bobby Eugene (Mary Francis): (RL) (AA) 10/24/1941. Retired. 105 Railroad Ave , Winona, MS
38967 (662) 283-5259/(662) 283-5259
* Hill, David Alan (Christina H): (FE) (W) 6/28/1951. 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- PO Box 86 , Indianola, MS
38751 (662) 887-4446/(662) 887-5326 pastorindianola@bellsouth.net
* Hill, H C (Minnie): (RA) (AA) 2/3/1927. Retired. Bolton Chapel, 08- . PO Box 951 , Lucedale, MS
39452 /(601) 947-4874
* Hill, Robert Christopher (): (FE) (W) 9/18/1974. 05. Utica-Carpenter, 02-05; Jackson: Broadmeadow.
4419 Broadmeadow Dr , Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 366-1403/(601) 366-2928 revrobhill@gmail.com
* Hill, Willie Lee Jr (Eddie Marie): (FL) (AA) 7/21/1959. Summerville-Davis Chapel, 99. 1144-A Mt
Pleasant Rd , Lucedale, MS 39452 (228) 475-0623/(601) 947-6254 hill.willie@att.net
* Hilliard, Larry Hudson (Terry): (FE) (W) 10/12/1965. 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- . 13183 John Clark Rd , Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 8326145/(228) 539-4506 nugentumpastor@bellsouth.net
* Hilliard, Terry Lynn (Larry): (FE) (W) 7/6/1959. PE-04; E-07; FC-07;. Caswell Springs Associate, 0001; Student, MTS & Getwell Rd., 01-04; Pass Christian: First, 04-09; Nugent (Assoc), 09- . 13183 John
Clark Road , Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 832-6145/(228) 539-4506 reverendterry@juno.com
* Hillman, Adam Byrd Jr (Sara): (RE) (W) 5/17/1934. Retired. Ethel, 01- ; 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) 12/20/1959. 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) 9/7/1960. Louisville: Hopewell, 99-07; Brooksville Circuit,
07- . PO Box 59 , Ackerman, MS 39735 /(662) 285-6705 jlhinton@dtcweb.net
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* Hite, Barbara Owens (Richard L): (FE) (W) 12/23/1944. PM-2001. E 05. Love UMC –02; Horn
Lake: New Hope, 02-05; Redwood-Eagle Lake, 05. 65 Jeffers-Hollow Rd , Redwood, MS 39156 (601)
218-6255/(601) 218-6255 barbarahite@netzero.com
Hodge, Shelton Sam Sr (Liz): (RL) (AA) 6/4/1938. Retired. Bolton Chapel, 08- 410 Eilet Place ,
Brookhaven, MS 39601 /(601) 835-0985
* Hodges, Bradford E (Beth Elizabeth C): (FE) (W) 11/13/1955. 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- . P O Box 459 , Greenville, MS 38702 (662) 378-2344/(662) 334-9837
1fumc@bellsouth.net
* Holder-Cummings, Dixie Rhetta (Hugh (Rev.)): (FE) (W) 7/5/1947. PM,1991; D-1991; FC-1995;
E-1995. Allen Lee Memorial (N. Georgia Conference) 89-93; Utica, 93-97; North Houston Parish,
97-2001; Pisgah / BRO Dist, 01-06; Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel, 06-. 1219 Farmer Street ,
Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-2306/(662) 843-5766 stlukepastor@cableone.net
* Holder-Cummings, Travis Hugh (Dixie): (FE) (W) 12/15/1945. PM-1991; D-1991; FC-1995; E-1995.
Jeff Davis Parish, 86-89; Bassfield, L.L. Roberts, 88-89; Dixie (N. Georgia Conference), 89-93; Clinton,
St. John’s, 93-97; Houston, South, 97-2001; Tilton 2001-2003; Adams / WF SWCC, 03-06; RosedaleGunnison, 06-. 1219 Farmer Street , Cleveland, MS 38732 /(662) 843-5766 dxehugs@cableone.net
* Holland, Virginia Jones (Wade Allen): (FE) (W) 9/29/1961. 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-. 114 N
Brooks St. , Pontotoc, MS 38863 /(662) 489-9222 gingerjholland@hotmail.com
Holliday, Harold Norman (Joan B): (RE) (W) 12/11/1933. Retired. Arlington Park 7070 Grelot Rd
#418 , Mobile, AL 36695 /(251) 639-1592 hollidayn@bellsouth.net
* Holliday, Samuel Gentry (): (AF) (W) 4/21/1976. 205 John Southerland Dr , Nicholasville, KY
40356 /
* Horton, Eugene L (Leslie): (FE) (W) 6/22/1947. PM-1983; D-1983; E-1986; FC-1986. AtwoodBethlehem Charge(KY), 81-84; Asbury Theological Seminary, 81-84; Wesson, Decell Memorial, 84-88;
Meridian, Central, 88-91. Union/Mt. Zion, 91-98; Tupelo: Wesley, 98-2000; Senatobia: First, 00-08;
Laurel: First, 08- PO Box 956 , Laurel, MS 39441 (601) 425-1474/(601) 426-2425
* Horton, Jerry Smith (Patricia Jan): (FE) (W) 10/6/1941. OT 70; D 70; E 73; FC 73. Bellefontaine, 6263; Salem-Friendship, 63-64; Oxford Parish, 64-65; Panola, 65-69; North Covington (North Georgia),
69-72; Southaven: Assoc, 72-74; Minor Memorial, 74-81; Iuka: First, 82-84; Belzoni: First, 84-91; Fulrton:
First, 91-92; Holly Springs: First, 92-95; Long Beach: First 95-02; Yazoo City: First, 02-09; Magee: First,
09- . P O Box 661 , Magee, MS 39111 (601) 849-2459/(601) 849-3454 jshorton7@bellsouth.net
* Hoskins, Glenn Albert (Michelle): (PL) (W) 8/14/1960. Flowood, 01-04; Drakes, 04. 4 Lamplighter
Rd , Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 939-3425/(601) 939-3425 sbgglenn@yahoo.com
Houston, Reed (Beverly): (PL) (W) 8/14/1960. Foxworth. 1814 Orchard Dr , Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4671/(601) 731-1313
* Howard, Ray (Sandra): (FL) (AA) 12/17/1951. Waynesboro Circuit –02;; McLain Circuit, 02-08;
Bay Springs Circuit, 08- . PO Box 313 , Bay Springs, MS 39422 /(601) 764-4423 frostbridgeray51@
yahoo.com
* Howard, Timothy Craig (): (PL) () . Jackson: New Church Start, 08- . 106 Farrington Place , Jackson,
MS 39110 (601) 713-6420/(601) 605-9123 timchoward@yahoo.com
Howell, Hollis J (Mary Jo): (RE) (W) 2/25/1936. Retired. 152 A Hillard Howell Rd , Lucedale, MS
39452 /(601) 947-7727
* Howell, Loyal Glenn (Mary Catherine): (RE) (W) 10/18/1941. Retired. Mize, 06-. 501 2nd Ave SW
, Magee, MS 39111 /(601) 867-3974
* Howse, Gary Lee (Randy): (FE) (W) 10/24/1953. E-2007; FC-2007;. Moorhead/Sunflower, 20002003; Glendora / Ruleville: First, 03-08; Indianola: Christ, 08- ; Shaw, 08- ; Rural Life Coord., 08- P O
Box 983 , Indianola, MS 38751 (662) 887-2067/(662) 207-5620 ghowse_24@yahoo.com
* Hubbard, John Curtis (Norma L): (RE) (W) 9/18/1930. Retired. 555 Lakeridge Road , Grenada, MS
38901 /(662) 226-5014
* Huffman, David Lamar (Amanda): (FE) (W) 2/9/1970. 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 2000-
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02; Richton-Sand Hill, 02-05; Jumpertown, 05-09; Cochrum-Lewisburg, 09- ; Wesley Fdn,-NWCC(dir),
09- . 4006 Hwy. 305 S. , Hernando, MS 38832 / revdlhuffman@yahoo.com
* Hughes, Vicki Loflin (Kevin): (FE) (W) 10/7/1959. 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) 264-5133 vicki.hughes@yahoo.com
Hughley, Walter Camp (Janis C): (RE) (W) 10/28/1943. Retired . 9431 Attala Road 3033 , Kosciusko,
MS 39090 /(662) 290-6830 wchugly@bellsouth.net
Hull, Samuel Jay (): (RE) (W) 5/17/1927. Retired. PO Box 577 , DeKalb, MS 39328 (662) 7435888/
Humphrey, John David Jr: (RE) (W) 11/22/1941. Retired. 303 Smith St , Tupelo, MS 38801 /
Humphries, Joseph T (Matty): (RE) (W) 11/7/1917. Retired. Presbyterian Village, 2000 East-West
Connector, Apt. 214 , Austell, GA 30106 /(777) 819-7214
* Hunter, Lewis Michael (June): (PL) (W) 2/5/1953. West Point: Christ, 07-. 1230 Oak Drive , West
Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-5109/(662) 492-8966 hunter61248@bellsouth.net
Hutcherson, Virgil O (Elizabeth): (RE) (W) 1/27/1936. Retired. 124 Hemlock St , Mocksville, NC
27028 (336) 591-8036/(336) 591-8036
Hutchison, Betsy C. (): (DR) (W) 4/15/1943. Retired. 4184 Attala Rd. 4153 , Sallis, MS 39160 (662)
289-1412/(662) 289-5600 bschance@hotmail.com
* Hutson, Mary Ruth (): (FE) (W) 7/27/1955. 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 (): (FD) (W) 2/13/1979. PD-06; FD-09; FC-09. Hattiesburg: Heritage
Associate, 06-, 223 Delta Dr , Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 261-3371/(601) 268-9491 patrick@heritage-umc.org
* Ingram, Cora Ford (Steve): (RE) (AA) 1/3/1947. Retired. 290 S Line Street , Grenada, MS 38901
/(662) 229-9872 cford32@yahoo.com
* Ivy, Justin Kyle (Jessica): (PE) (W) 2/10/1983. PE-07; Corinth: Box Chapel, 04-07; Salem, Friendship,
Union Hill, 07-. 1503 State Hwy. 355 , Etta, MS 38627 /(662) 534-9256 kyleivy@gmail.com
Jackson, Calvin Howard (Bernice): (RE) (AA) 7/14/1924. Retired. 14269 Rippy Rd , Gulfport, MS
39503 /(228) 863-7776
* Jackson, Carl Ezekiel (Paulette T): (FL) (AA) 12/30/1955. AM-09. Meridian Parish, 99-07; Grenada:
Vincent, 07-. 212 Union Street , Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 226-8768/(662) 226-0909 revj1878@
bellsouth.net
* Jackson, Embra Knox II (Rosia Green): (FE) (AA) 2/5/1953. PM-1985; D-1984; E-1987; FC1987. 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- . P O Box 931 ,
Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 948-4562/(601) 899-5599 embra@mississippi-umc.org
Jackson, George Carradine (Dorothy): (RE) (W) 8/31/1941. Retired. 9828 Silverwood Drive , Fairhope,
AL 36532 /(251) 929-7771
* James, George Richard (Megan): (PE) (W) 4/21/1982. PE-07; Jackson: Christ (Assoc), 07- . 6000 Old
Canton Rd , Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 956-6974/(601) 899-1495
James, Johnny Q C (Cassie): (RE) (AA) 4/27/1923. Retired. P O Box 636 , Greenwood, MS 0 /(662)
455-6348
* James, Randy G (Faye): (FL) (W) 10/30/1955. 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
Jamieson, Addie Mae (): (DR) (W) 5/9/1919. Retired. 2800 W Main St Apt 1A , Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-9618/(662) 840-9618
* Jefferson, Ronald S (Julia S): (PL) (AA) 7/13/1950. Ackerman: Mt. Hermon, 99. 106 Cushman ,
Starkville, MS 39759 /(662) 323-1218
* Jenkins, Marshall Gilbert (Sandy): (FE) (W) 8/24/1943. PM-1985; D-1983; E-1987; FC-1987. Delta
Drive UMC, 12/67-6/68; Flowood-Drakes Charge, 67-70; Fox-worth-Hopewell Charge, 70-71; Wesley
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UMC, Associate and Youth Director, 71-1/75; Byram, 1/75-83; Raymond-Learned Charge, 83-90.
Natchez, Grace 90-92. Jackson, Epworth, 92-97; Greenfield / Peaerl: McLaurin Heights, 97-07; Richland,
07- . 2917 Pine Ridge Drive , Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 939-1319/(601) 939-5510 marshalljenkins2917@
comcast.net
Jenkins, Robert L (Pat): (RE) (W) 4/8/1932. Retired. 2105 Rosewood St , Tupelo, MS 38801 (662)
842-5088/(662) 842-5088 robertpat@bellsouth.net
* Jennings, Thomas Gene Jr. (Rhonda): (FE) (W) 8/17/1966. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08. Tippah Circuit, 982001; Iuka: North, 01-06; Cleveland Charge, 06-08, Spring Ridge, 08- . 1083 Davis Rd , Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-7058/(601) 372-3312 tjrjsjcj@aol.com
* Johnson, Andrea Kersh (Walter Stephen): (FE) (W) 7/17/1942. E 06, FC 06. Tranquil-Grady’s
Chapel, 03-06; Kilmichael Parish, 06-. 204 Ridge Road , Kilmichael, MS 39747 /(662) 262-7279
ark717@yahoo.com
Johnson, Arthur Louis (): (FE) (AA) 9/30/1959. PM 99, D 99, E 03, FC 03. Tabernacle/Elizabeth,
98-2000; Quitman: Grace, 00-06; Kosiusko: Wesley, 06-09. Paulding, 09- . 689 Hwy 504 , Vossburg, MS
39366 (601) 787-4495/(601) 787-3009 perfectingword@aol.com
* Johnson, Calvin Northea (): (FE) (AA) . 1096 Old St Peter’s St , State Line, MS 39362 /(601)
383-4046 johnson@tds.net
# Johnson, Charles Andrew (Kim): (FE) (W) 9/9/1967. 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 R (Jean E): (RE) (W) 11/7/1937. Retired. 57 Sequoia Dr , Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
(828) 452-9417/(828) 452-9417 jcj14@bellsouth.net
Johnson, Charlotte Van Dyke (): (RL) (W) 1/9/1933. Retired. 107 Jeremiah Court , Rockvale, TN
37153 (615) 217-7855/(615) 217-7855 momcj1@bellsouth.net
* Johnson, Kenyun LaCale (): (PL) () 8/2/1975. Mound Bayou: Wesley, 06- ; Barwick, 08- P O Box 116
, Rosedale, MS 38769 /(662) 759-6460 kenicus@yahoo.com
* Johnson, Kerry (Linda): (PL) () 9/28/1955. Lake Circuit, 09- . P.O. Box 611 , Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 479-2117/ kerryj39327@yahoo.com
Johnson, Reynolds Felton (Bobbie Nell): (RE) (W) 9/12/1927. Retired 3160 Bethesda Rd , Crystal
Springs, MS 39059 (601) 892-1297/(601) 892-1297
* Johnson, Sherry Bryant (): (FD) (AA) 4/19/1950. 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, William Frank (): (RL) () . Walnut Grove, 08- . P.O. Box 176 , Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-7524/(601) 847-7524 aslanmin@netscape.com
* Johnson, William Garner (Barbara): (FE) (W) 10/1/1946. E 06, FC 06. Free Springs, 97-2001;
Courtland 2001-04; Tippah Circuit, 04. 10150 CR 701 , Ripley, MS 38663 (662) 837-9478/(662) 8379478
* Jones, Barbara Ann (): (RA) (W) 7/29/1935. Retired. 414 Hemlock Dr , Lanoka Harbor, NJ 8734 /
BARBAJ28@aol.com
* Jones, Cecil B (Jewel): (RE) (W) 6/21/1934. Retired. 103 Candlewick Rd , Hattiesburg, MS 39402
/(601) 271-2306 cbjonessr@bellsouth.net
* Jones, Dean Everette (): (FL) (AA) 10/24/1943. West Point: St. Paul, 01- . 722 Commerce Street ,
West Point, MS 39773 (662) 494-3988/(662) 492-9663
* Jones, Eddie Lee (Merry): (FE) (AA) 6/2/1944. PM-98; D-98; FE-2001. St. Elizabeth / St. Mark /
Daleville, 90-98; DeKalb Parish, 98-2002; Starkville: Griffin, 02. 101 Ames Street , Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1363/(662) 324-1060 ejones3878@att.net
* Jones, Freeman (Ernestine): (RA) (AA) 1/19/1940. Retired. 2773 CR 8 , Heidelberg, MS 39439
/(601) 787-2273
* Jones, Jimmy David (Rarbara): (FL) (AA) 2/12/1950. Chapel Hill, 6/98-12/98; Philadelphia Parish,
12/98-2001; Enterprise, 2001-04; Scooba Circuit, 04. 1225 Hwy 503 , Vossburg, MS 39366 (601) 7277394/(601) 727-7394 jimmjdav0212@yahoo.com
Jones, Julia Estelle (): (DR) (W) . Retired. 2800 W Main St Apt 23 , Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 6906001/(662) 690-6001
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Jones, Manley W (Mary): (RA) (W) 6/3/1937. Retired. 76 Dogwood Lake Rd , Moselle, MS 39459
/(601) 584-8242
* Jones, Mark Anthony (Claudia Terrissa): (FL) (AA) 3/9/1963. Gautier / St. James (Assoc.), 20002003;; Indianola: Rasberry, 03. 105 Roberts Road , Indianola, MS 38751 (662) 887-2182/(662) 887-1926
pastor_1@bellsouth.net
* Jones, Robert DeWitte Jr (Marjorie): (RE) (W) 3/28/1932. Retired. White Plains, 01- . 4100
Washington Ave , Gulfport, MS 39507 /(228) 863-0730 rdjonesjr@juno.com
* Jones, Susie Aline (): (FE) (W) 3/14/1949. -98; D-98. Eudora / Lake Comorant, 96-98; Mt. Pleasant,
98-99; Kilmichael Parish, 99-06; Aberdeen: St. Mark, 06-07; Indianola: Christ/Shaw, 07-08; Concord,
08- ; Enterprise, 08- . P O Box 155 , Enterprise, MS 39330 /(601) 659-0700 jones1083@bellsouth.net
* Jordan, Terry J (Naomi): (PL) (AA) 1/10/1953. Dudley Chapel, 97-09; Mountain Ridge, 09- . PO Box
919 , Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601) 825-5369/(601) 735-4777 terryj767@gmail.com
* Joyner, William Geoffrey (Barbara Sue): (FE) (W) 8/21/1954. 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,
10/87-91. Purvis-Talowah, 91-97; Jackson, Broadmeadow, 97-00; Vicksburg: Crawford Street, 00-09;
Tupelo District, 09- . P O Box 3957 , Tupelo, MS 38803 (662) 842-8477/(662) 205-4847 geoffrey@
eclergy.net
* Judy, Sherrill Stanley (): (PD) () . PD-08. Pascagoula: First (Assoc), 08- . P. O. Box 371 , Pascagoula,
MS 39568 (228) 762-5222/(228) 762-4863 sherryjudy@bellsouth.net
Kates, Robert Lee (): (RE) (W) 7/13/1925. Retired. 1302 Pascagoula St , Pascagoula, MS 39567 /(228)
762-1270
* Kaufman, Ann Bravender (Jon): (FE) (W) 11/28/1964. 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- . 408 W. Quitman , Iuka, MS 38852 /(662) 423-9253 jonannka@bellsouth.net
* Kaufman, Jon Sheldon (Ann): (FE) (W) 1/6/1965. 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) 424-9647/(662) 423-9253 revjonk@bellsouth.net
* Keen, Steven Paul (Fawn): (FD) (W) 7/15/1959. PD-00, D-03, FC-03. 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, 04-09; Houston North, 09- . PO Box 444 ,
Amory, MS 38821 (662) 257-5437/(662) 256-5498 rkeen@gilmorefoundation.org
* Keeton, Keith Russell (Emily Broome): (FE) (W) 6/8/1979. E-2007; FC-2007; Batesville: First -05;
Belzona: First-Swiftown, 05-08, New Church Start, 08- . 503 Shenandoah Road North , Brandon, MS
39047 / krkeeton@yahoo.com
* Keller, David C (Peggy): (AM) (W) 12/10/1949. AM 99. Coy, 88-91; Cokers Chapel 91-98; Meridian:
Druid Hills, 98-2000; Cleveland Charge, 2000-04; Ocean Springs: Wesley, 04. 8900 Old Spanish Trail ,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 875-8900/(228) 218-2885 wesleydk@bellsouth.net
Kelly, Charles Wesley (Annie Lee): (PL) (AA) 3/26/1949. New Hope 87-93; Chickasaw 93-02;
Brooksville Circuit, 04-07; Louisville; Hopewell, 07- . PO Box 559 , Macon, MS 39341 (662) 7262101/(662) 726-2101 alkelly10@aol.com
Kelly, Christopher (Traci): (PL) (W) 9/9/1969. Pine Flat, 06- . 2 CR 202 , Oxford, MS 38655 / kelly.
chris56@yahoo.com
Kelly, Jerry Buchannan (Eunice): (PL) (W) 4/8/1943. Rienzi, 99. 40 CR 7200 , Booneville, MS 38829
/(662) 728-3873
Kemp, William Vance (Geraldine): (RE) (W) 3/30/1926. Retired. Ashland, 94- . 480 Peyton Rd , Holly
Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-5590/(662) 252-5590 wvkgfk1226@bellsouth.net
Killingsworth, Howard (Tiny): (RL) (W) 2/1/1934. Bethel. 917 Kraner Ln , Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 835-1681/(601) 835-1681
* King, Arthur Allen (Alison): (FE) (W) 8/17/1974. PM-01; FM-04; FE-04; Byrd / Wesley, 2001-04;
Prentiss-Santee, 04-06; Brookhaven: Jackson St., 06-. 1107 N Jackson St , Brookhaven, MS 39601 (601)
833-2567/(601) 833-2507 revking1@bellsouth.net
* King, Edwin R (): (RE) (W) 9/20/1936. Retired. PO Box 55673 , Jackson, MS 39296 (601) 9846319/(601) 366-5829 eking@shrp.umsmed.edu
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* King, Irvin C (Belinda): (PL) (AA) 3/26/1962. Elizabeth, 00-03; Pleasant Valley, 03-07; Mount Olive:
St. James, 07-08; McLain Circuit, 08- . PO Box 2286 , Collins, MS 39428 /
* King, Jack B (Ilah): (RE) (W) 12/26/1935. Retired. 212 Crescent Dr , Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
(828) 456-8046/(828) 456-8046 ilajac96@charter.net
* King, Marlin Bennett (): (PL) (AA) 1/17/1949. Carthage, Wesley Chapel (4);; St. James, 00. 5939
Westmore Dr , Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 506-7808/(601) 362-5524
* King, Marvin R Sr (Lillie): (FE) (AA) 11/30/1941. Morris Brown College-TRIO program. 2155
Highpoint Trail , Atlanta, GA 30331 (404) 739-1010/(404) 344-3317
King, Robert H (Sandra): (RE) (W) 2/2/1935. Retired. 190 St Marys Church Rd , Goodman, MS 39079
/(662) 472-2676
* King, Robert Louis Sr (Ella W): (FL) (AA) 3/31/1939. Holmes County Central Charge, (13): ;
Columbiana-Midway, 03. 5222 Devon Ave , Castle Rock, CO 80104 /
* Kinslow, Willie A (Linda): (PL) (AA) 12/30/1949. Wesley Chapel, 00-04; Desoto-Quitman Circuit,
04-09; Tabernacle, 09- . 7820 Melvin Rd , Gilbertown, AL 36908 (334) 534-2328/(251) 843-2797
* Kinslow, Willie (Linda): (PL) (AA) 12/30/1949. Tabernacle, 09- . 7820 Melvin Rd. , Gilberton, AL
36908 (334) 534-2328/(251) 843-2797
* Kinstley, Arthur Dean (Nancy): (RL) (W) 1/16/1938. Retired. Independence, 08- . PO Box 2035 ,
Brandon, MS 39043 /(601) 825-5881
* Kirby, Edwin Close (Martha): (FE) (W) 12/27/1973. PE-06; E-09; FM-09. Poplar head-Saucier, 0609; Biloxi: First, 09- . 14220 Highway 67 North , Biloxi, MS 39532 (228) 354-9136/(228) 385-1810
kirbyeddie@bellsouth.net
* Kirtley, Frank (Linda): (FL) () . Hickory, 06-, 3819 Decatur Conehatta Rd , Decatur, MS 39327
/(601) 635-3174 msleatherneck@hotmail.com
* Kitchens, Ronald Andrew (): (PE) () . XFER/Ark.-09. Sandy Hook, 07- . 499 John Ford Home Road
, Sandy Hook, MS 39478 /(601) 736-2475 anoel97327@aol.com
Klingenfus, Christopher C (Erin): (PL) (W) 7/15/1970. Hattiesburg: Main St. (Assoc), 09- . 100
Beverly Dr , Petal, MS 39465 /(601) 543-0592 erinfus@aol.com
* Knight, Gary Hilton (Janie Giordano): (FE) (W) 11/6/1948. PM-1971; D-1971; E-1974; FC-1974.
Gallman Charge/Student, Millsaps, 68-70; Candler School of Theology, 70-¬73; Summit, Johnston’s
Chapel, 73-76; Florence, 76-77; Jackson, Galloway Memorial, Asso., 77-79; Woodville, 79-82; Jackson,
St. Mark’s, 82-88; Ocean Springs, St. Paul, 88-94; District Superintendent, Brookhaven Dis¬trict, 94-99;
Pascagoula: First, 99 – 7/1/04; Leave-Voluntary, 7/1/04-07; MS State Hospital (Chaplain), 07- 08. Holly
Bush, 08- . 186 Oak Grove Dr , Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 351-8000 x4153/(601) 624-1099
* Knight, Paul Ford (): (FE) (W) 2/9/1960. E-2007; FC-2007;. Weir – Salem – 02-05; Potts Camp,
02-05; Gateway, 05-06; Marion/Pleasant Grove, 06-. P O Box 460 , Marion, MS 39342 (601) 4833507/(601) 482-7327 pfnite@aol.com
* Knighton, Wanda Lou (John Mark Bales): (FE) (W) 9/21/1960. PM-97; D-97; E-2000; FC-2000.
Acona/Black Hawk, 91-98; Redwood/Eagle Lake, 98-2000; Natchez: Lovely Lane & Kingston, 2000-04;
Magnolia: First, 04-06; Leakesville, 06-08; Voluntary Leave, 08- . 2008 Arcadia St , Hattiesburg, MS
39402 /(601) 394-3363 ladymethodist@aol.com
Koon, Milton Glenn (Diane): (PL) (W) 12/8/1946. Singleton, 02-07; Monteray, 07-08. Fountainhead,
08- . POB 550 , Olive Branch, MS 38654 (662) 895-4363/(601) 825-7832 mkoon@mdrs.state.ms.us
* Koskie, Clarence Charles (Ann): (RE) (W) 2/15/1924. Retired. 162 Wheatley Pl , Ridgeland, MS
39157 /(601) 856-9316 ekoskie@bellsouth.net
Kottenbrook, Charles (Jenny Lou): (RE) (W) 1/29/1936. Retired. 3025 Cochiti Street NE , Rio
Rancho, NM 87144 /
* Kramer, John Marvin (Mary): (FE) (W) 1/11/1950. 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,
03. P O Box 6 , Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 234-2503/(662) 234-9537 jkramer@bellsouth.net
Krueger, Nell (Gerald): (DR) (W) . Retired. 2800 West Main Street-Apt 12D , Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-0841/(662) 844-0841
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* Laird, David Charles Jr (Cynthia): (FE) (W) 10/27/1953. E-05. Lumberton-Maxie, -05; Pleasant Hill,
05. POB 360 , Olive Branch, MS 38654 (662) 895-2323/(662) 895-6281 laird.david@gmail.com
* Lamb, Jimmy Aaron (Charlotte Ann): (PL) (W) 7/7/1960. Bassfield/Oakdale, 96-97; Pleasant Grove,
97-04; Bethesda-Pleasant Ridge, 04-09; Fayette, 09- . PO Box 229 , Cyrstal Springs, MS 39059 (601)
259-3355/(601) 892-0309 alamb@telepak.net
* Lambert, Mickey Trey (Brandi): (FE) (W) 10/23/1972. E-2007; FC-2007; Kossuth-Pleasant Hill, 05.
189 CR 533 , Corinth, MS 38834 (662) 287-7519/(662) 287-0946 treylambert@bellsouth.net
Lampkin, Johnnie (William): (RE) (W) 4/16/1936. Retired. 9 Lexington Pl , Gulfport, MS 39507
/(228) 896-3789 docandrevlampkin@aol.com
* Lampkin, Stephen Anderson (Judy): (FL) (W) 12/29/1952. Lynnville-Mellen, 2000-04; Aberdeen: St.
Mark, 04-06; Houston: South, 06-. 200 HWY 47 , Prairie, MS 39756 (662) 456-2110/(662) 456-2110
Lampkin, William (Johnnie): (RE) (W) 4/22/1932. Retired. 9 Lexington Pl , Gulfport, MS 39507
/(228) 896-3789 docandrevlampkin@aol.com
* Landfair, Ozell Sr (Earnestine D): (PE) (AA) 9/25/1955. PE-08. Holmes County West, 87-92;
Buffalo/Ethel, 92-97; Holmes County East, 97-99; Winona: Haven, 99-06; Clarksdale: Haven/Wesley
Fdn. Dir., 06-. 1101 Barnes Avenue , Clarksdale, MS 38614 (662) 902-7321/(662) 624-6807 ozell@
cableone.net
* Landrum, Charles Joseph (Vicki): (FE) (W) 6/5/1953. 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@firstmethodistcanton.com
* Landrum, Vicki Watkins (Joe): (FE) (W) 7/12/1959. 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-.
6000 Old Canton Rd , Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 956-6974/(601) 859-4790 vlandrum@christunitedjxn.
org
* Larsen, Catherine Parker (Scott Gregory): (FD) (W) 5/10/1966. Diaconal-96; FD-99. Jackson:
Galloway, 94-98; Pearl: First, 99-2001; Mineral Wells, 01. POB 771 , Olive Branch, MS 38654 (662)
895-2208/ clplarsen@yahoo.com
* Larsen, Scott Gregory (Catherine Parker): (FE) (W) 12/5/1966. PM-97; D-97; FC-99; E-99. Jackson:
Galloway Associate, 97-98; Pearl: First, 98-2001; Mineral Wells, 01. POB 771 , Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-2208/ sglarsen1@juno.com
Lawrence, James (Sharon Lang): (RL) (AA) 6/17/1935. Retired. 204 S Clark St , Magnolia, MS
39652 (601) 783-6464/(601) 783-6464
* Lawrence, Paul Jeffrey (Michelle): (FE) (W) 12/31/1966. 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) (W) 8/14/1953. Victoria- Red Banks, 06-. POB 31 , Victoria, MS
38679 (662) 838-2371/(662) 233-1358 buzzinganita@att.net
* Lawson, Joseph R (Anita): (AM) (W) 9/8/1948. Winborn Chapel, 90-96; Aber¬deen, St. Mark,
96-2001; Johnston Chapel-Bogue Chitto, 01-05, Johnson Chapel, 05-06; Greenleaf-Palestine, 06-. 3016
Greenleaf Road , Coldwater, MS 38618 (662) 233-4080/(662) 233-4080 joe.lawson@att.net
* Lawson, Rickey Ellis Sr. (Patricia A): (PL) (AA) 5/4/1961. Columbus Circuit, 92-2001; Noxubee
Circuit, 01. PO Box 994 , Tupelo, MS 38802 /(662) 620-2449 lawson8082@bellsouth.net
LeCornu, Clifton Mosley (Nancy): (RE) (W) 4/14/1938. Retired. 5085 Mt Zion Rd , Ferguson, NC
28624 (336) 973-7912/(336) 973-7912
Lee, Benjamin F (Ruth): (RE) (W) 10/16/1930. Retired. 704 Hillshire Pl , Tupelo, MS 38804 (662)
840-3317/(662) 840-3317 bflee10163@aol.com
* Lee, Sam Jr (Annita McGee): (RL) (AA) 3/13/1928. Jackson: Harris Memorial-Asbury, 01-07;
Asbury/Kingsley, 07- . 310 Lamar Ave , Yazoo City, MS 39194 /(662) 746-5698
Leffler, Walter A Jr (Jeanette): (RE) (W) 10/27/1923. Retired. 85 Rudy Leffler Rd , Hattiesburg, MS
39401 /(601) 582-3323 alexlefie@yahoo.com
* Lemmon, Diane Griffin (William Todd): (FE) (W) 3/23/1957. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Pope, 01-05;
Louisville: Whitehall, 05-09; Carrolton, 09- ; Sidon, 09- . P O Box 145 , Carrollton, MS 0 (662) 2374267/(662) 237-9764 brotherdiane@hotmail.com
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* Lemmon, William Todd (Diane): (PL) (W) 3/26/1963. Free Springs(SP), 01-05; Louisville: First
(Assoc.)(SP), 05-07; Freeny-Sabastopol (SP), 07-09; Drew(FL), 09- . 101 S Church Street , Drew, MS
38737 (662) 745-8397/(662) 237-9764 bro_todd@hotmail.com
Leo, Don (Libbie): (RE) (W) . Retired. 2913 Pimilico Dr , Ocean Springs, MS 39564 /(228) 8724817
* Leverette, Walter Norman (Jannie): (FE) (AA) 6/27/1950. 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, Arthur Jr (Rena): (FE) (AA) 10/29/1948. AM-86; D-86; PM-92; E-94; FC-94. Bay St. Louis,
Valena C. Jones, 82-88; Forest Charge, 88-96; Biloxi, St. Paul, 96-2000; Paulding, 00-07; Crystal Springs:
New Zion, 07- ; Brookhaven District (Ethnic Local Church), 09- . 101 W Piazza , Crystal Springs, MS
39059 (601) 323-7599/(601) 892-2977 SoulPreach@aol.com
Lewis, Benjamin Franklin (Sally): (RE) (W) 8/23/1931. Retired. 3614 Northview Dr , Jackson, MS
39206 (601) 786-3305/(601) 366-7296
* Lewis, Donald Duncan (Ruth T): (RE) (W) 6/15/1938. Retired. 147 N Parkway , Hernando, MS
38632 (662) 449-5720/(662) 449-5720 donlewis61538@aol.com
Lewis, T W III (Julia): (RE) (W) 5/27/1931. Retired. 4408 Meadow Ridge Dr , Jackson, MS 39206
/(601) 362-6065 TwJulia@bellsouth.net
* Lightsey, Max (Jean): (FL) (W) . Wiggins: Bond, 05-07; Tanners Chapel, 07-08. Leakesville, 08- .
1812 Paulding Road , Leakesville, MS 39451 (601) 394-5114/(601) 394-5114 maxnewspirit@wmconnect.com
Lilly, Sale Trice Jr (Evelyn): (RE) (W) 9/25/1930. Retired. 1023 Pat Luckett Rd , Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-4656/(601) 859-4656
* Lindley, William Giles (Lisa): (FE) (W) 6/17/1957. 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-. 860 E. River Place Suite 101,
Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 944-0776/(601) 957-3868 glindley@bellsouth.net
Linton, Louis Paul (): (RE) (W) 10/3/1927. Retired. 1080 Burney Rd , Ackerman, MS 39735 (662)
285-3946/(662) 285-3946
* Lips, Howard Jr (): (RP) (W) 6/11/1944. Retired. 11600 Lorraine Road, Apt. C1 , Gulfport, MS
39503 /(662) 415-1372 hlips@cableone.net
* Lips, Howard Thomas Sr (Robbie): (RE) (W) 11/26/1920. Retired. 11600 Lorraine Rd, Apt. C1 ,
Gulfport, MS 39503 /(228) 831-1548 hlips@cableone.net
* Lips, Michael Edwin (Earline N): (FE) (W) 11/11/1946. 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- . PO Box 168 , Seminary, MS 39479 (601) 722-4650/(601)
722-3378 drmikelips@aol.com
Little, Bruce David (Jeannie): (RE) (W) 11/11/1940. Retired. 1061 Ashport Rd , Jackson, TN 38305
/(731) 660-6201 bjintheusa@.msn.com
* Little, Carol Lynette (Jon): (FE) (W) 4/15/1960. 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-. 211 N Church St , Florence, MS 39073 (601) 845-7524/(601) 845-7720
llittle@netdoor.com
* Liu, Gerald (): (PE) (AS) 5/12/1978. PE-06. Vanderbilt, Nashville (Student), 07- . 2932 Primrose
Circle , Nashville, TN 37212 /(615) 983-0065 geraldliu@hotmail.com
* Lobasso, Michael (Tricia Ann): (FE) (W) 6/24/1951. 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 CrossBaylis Chapel, 93-96; Leland/ Shaw, 96-2001; Rolling Fork / Goodman Mem., 2001-; Vaiden Charge
-; Crenshaw / Sledge, 2003. 10235 Amanda Drive , Olive Branch, MS 38654 (901) 382-5219/(662)
890-4477 chaplainML@netzero.com
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* Lobin, Stanley Charles (): (FL) (W) 3/22/1956. Independence, 04-08; D’Lo-Bethany, 08-09; FreenySabastopol, 09- . 221 Village Cv , Pearl, MS 39208 /(796) 251-1425 stanlobin@comcast.net
* Locke, Cecil Eric (Brenda): (FL) (W) . Shipman-Winborn Chapel, 08- . 455 Winborn Chapel Road
, Lucedale, MS 39452 (601) 947-4362/(601) 947-4362 clocke.pastor@gmail.com
* Lockett, James Jr (Mae Katherine): (RL) (AA) 4/3/1942. Retired. Box 906 , Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2787/(601) 894-2787
Loflin, Jack Milton (Jo): (RE) (W) 7/10/1934. Retired. PO Box 67 , Star, MS 39167 /(601) 845-3543
starjackjo@aol.com
* Lofton, Joe C (): (RE) (W) 7/31/1941. Retired. Sageville, 06-07; Heidelberg/Vossburg, 07. P O Box
180 , Heidelberg, MS 39439 (601) 787-3902/(601) 787-3157 joeclofton@bellsouth.net
# Lofton, Toby Eugene (Regina Ann): (FE) (W) 12/18/1967. E 06, FC 06. Collinsvile, 98-2003;
Jackson: Broadmeadow,03-05; Poplarville, 05-08, National Guard (Chaplain), 08- . 204 W. Larkin Smith
Street , Poplarville, MS 39470 /(601) 260-0130 tobylofton@bellsouth.net
London, Roy H. (Willie Mae): (RL) (AA) . St. Paul (Franklin); 58 Toney Lane , Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6218/(601) 736-6218
* Long, Jesse F (Rhonda): (PL) (W) 10/5/1965. McLaurin, 96-2000; Coker’s Chapel, 2000-.04; Clara /
Winchester, 04. PO Box 30 , Clara, MS 39324 /(601) 735-0034 homerdale@cmaaccess.com
* Lord, Gerald Douglas (Joan McCarty): (FE) (W) 8/5/1944. PM-1973; D-1973; E-1978; FC,1978.
Candler, Emory,73-77; ABLC to Candler School of Theology, 78-92; Exec Commission on Colleges.
2126 Kodiak Drive NE , Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 679-4501 ext.521/(404) 636-6373 glord@sacscoc.
org
* Lovett, Lionel Fitzgerald (Ruby): (FE) (AA) 7/3/1962. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995.
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- ; MS Conf. (Dir. Ethnic
Local Churches), 07- . PO Box 1147 , Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 373-3296/ revlovett@hotmail.com
* Lowe, Barbara Ann (): (PL) (AA) 9/14/1956. Magnolia: St. James, 04-07; Natchez: St. Johns, 07-08;
McComb: St. Paul, 08- . PO Box 72 , Union Church, MS 39668 (601) 786-6086/(601) 786-3845
* Lowe, Franklin Cordell (Sara): (RL) (W) 12/27/1934. Pittsboro, -04; Mathiston, 04. 396 CR 39 ,
Houston, MS 38851 (662) 456-3678/(662) 456-3968
# Lowery, David L (Joy): (FE) (W) 4/28/1955. PM-97; D-97; FE-2001. Potts Camp, 96-2000;
Williamsburg / Lone Star, 2000-04; Picayune: First, 04. PO Box 148 , Picayune, MS 39466 (601) 7984321/(601) 749-8392 dlow@bellsouth.net
* Lowrey, Stan (Jennie): (OR) (W) . Clermont Harbor, 09- . 950 S. Beach Boulevard , Waveland, MS
39576 (228) 463-8951/ campgulfside@bellsouth.net
Lowry, William T (Barbara): (RE) (W) 6/4/1930. Retired. PO Box 726 , Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
(704) 456-8505/(828) 456-8505 wtlowry@bellsouth.net
* Luckett, Paul Edward (): (FE) (AA) 2/28/1952. 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) 922-2534/(601) 906-8965
* Lucy, Curtis Dearman (Gail Speckman): (PL) (W) . Meridian: Hawkins Memorial, 03-06; Meridian:
Wesley, 06-. 4612 32nd Ave , Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 880-9275/(601) 693-4548 wwjc@comcast.net
* Ludlam, Pat W (Jennifer F): (FE) (W) 2/29/1948. OT-1971; D-1971; E-1974; FC-1974. Hickory Flat,
69-73; Pickens, First, 73-77; Clarksdale, First, Associ-ate, 77-78; Ruleville-Doddsville, 78-84; Corinth,
Christ, 84-86; Southaven, First, 86-90. Amory, First, 90-02;; Hattiesburg: Main Street, 02-06; Batesville:
First, 06-. PO Box 797 , Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 563-4534/(661) 563-3888 brolud@yahoo.com
* Luke, Charles Rayner (Cyndi): (PL) (W) 4/6/1954. Neshoba, Northwest (13): 3493 McDonald Rd ,
Preston, MS 39354 /(601) 677-2347 crluke4654@yahoo.com
* LuQuire, Russell Callen Jr (Kay): (RE) (W) 11/8/1933. Retired. 5326 10th Pl , Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 934-4263/(601) 479-7986
Lynch, Ellis (): (RL) (AA) 12/6/1940. Retired. PO Box 955 , Hazlehurst, MS 39083 (601) 8944010/(601) 894-4010
60
* 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 Donne (): (PL) (AA) 9/30/1966. Couparle, 09- . 1045 Alta Vista Blvd. , Jackson,
MS 39209 /(601) 354-8626 fdm2@dule.edu
* Magee, Girlie (): (DR) (AA) . Retired. 68 Otto Magee Rd , Tylertown, MS 39667 (601) 8763819/(601) 876-3819
* Maki, John Anthon (Nell Virginia): (FE) (W) 1/22/1942. 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, PO Box 402 , Tylertown, MS 39667 (601) 587-4400/(601) 876-3451 johnmaki@juno.com
* Maki, Nellie Virginia (John Anthon): (FE) (W) 8/20/1947. 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-, P. O. Box
267 , Tylertown, MS 39667 (601) 876-3623/(601) 876-3451 johnmaki@juno.com
* Male, Barry Lee Jr (Sara): (FE) (W) 8/19/1968. 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, David (Earlene): (PL) (AA) 5/21/1967. 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) (W) 9/15/1938. 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/ wzmanning@c-gate.net
* Manning, William Harold (Teresa): (FE) (W) 7/25/1947. 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) (W) 1/2/1948. Chapel Hill, 08- ; Grenada: Grace-Gore
Springs, 08- . 402 Jones Street , Winona, MS 38967 (662) 310-0005/(662) 222-2166
Martin, Alphanette B (Napoleon): (RE) (AA) 9/7/1940. Retired. 6405 Springridge Rd , Raymond, MS
39154 /(601) 373-1320
* Martin, Altus Lamar (Hilda): (RE) (W) 11/2/1927. Retired. 98 Sunline Dr. , Brandon, MS 39042
/(601) 825-3893
Martin, Marian (Roosevelt): (DR) (AA) . Retired. 80 Walnut Street Room 102, Atlanta, GA 30314
(770) 774-1094/(770) 774-1094
* Martin, Murray Glenn (Patricia Ann): (RE) (W) 8/4/1935. Retired. 2638 Perry Road , Grenada, MS
38901 /(662) 229-0835 pmbeliever@aol.com
* Martino, Eugene (Rebecca): (FE) (W) 4/29/1959. PM-83; D-83; E-87; FC-87; St. Paul School of
Theology, 85; Cokers Chapel, 85-87; East End, 87-89; Collins, 89-92; McLaurin, 92-93; Biloxi: Beavoir,
93-97; Sabatical, 97-98; Leave, 98-09; TN Conference 346.1. 2544 Pleasant Grove Road , Westmoreland,
TN 37186 /(615) 644-4921 martinofamily@nctc.com
Mason, Donald G (Jessica): (RL) (W) 11/5/1936. Retired. 1280 Smith CR 540-2 , Raleigh, MS 39153
/(601) 374-0462
* Mason, Elbrist (Stella Mae): (FE) (AA) 6/6/1956. 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-. 1216 Woodfield Drive , Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 8255563/(601) 991-9928 masontime321@yahoo.com
* Mason, Keith Tyrone (): (PL) () 3/22/1955. Holly Springs: Asbury, 07- . POB 21 , Holly Springs, MS
38635 /(662) 252-5161 masonfam@bellsouth.net
* Massingill, Walter Lamar (Joyce): (FE) (W) 9/12/1954. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988.
Gulfport, Ramsay Memorial, 85-88; Port Gibson, 88-99; Richland, 99-; Leave of Absence; Tylertown,
03-05; Richton-Sand Hill, 05. PO Box 515 , Richton, MS 39476 (601) 788-6709/(601) 788-9647
richtonumc@aol.com
* Matheny, James Williams (Kristen Williams): (FE) (W) 10/5/1955. PM-1979; D-1979; E-1982;
FC-1982. Gillis Chapel (D.S. Supply), 77; Candler School of Theology, 77-80; Laurel, Kingston, 80-84;
Ocean Springs, Wesley, 84-91. Hattiesburg, Heritage, 91-¬96; Waynesboro, First, 96-2001; Gulfport:
61
Trinity, 2001-2003; Grenada: First, 03-07; Jackson: St. Mark’s (Senior), 07- . 315 Millcreek Drive ,
Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 992-2131/(601) 992-2131 jim@saintmarksum.org
* Matheny, Kristen Williams (James): (FE) (W) 12/21/1973. PM-98; D,98. Buckatunna / State Line, 992001; Gulfport: Trinity, 2001-2003; University of Mississippi, 03-08 : Inspirations Outpatient Counceling
Ctr., 07-09; Thresholds Counceling and Consulting, 09- . 315 Millcreek Drive , Brandon, MS 39047
/(601) 992-2276 ruachbi@aol.com
* Matthews, William Earl (Alice Leguay): (FE) (W) 9/23/1946. PM-1991; D-1991; FC-1995; E-1995.
Biloxi, Epworth, 91-97; White Plains 95-98; Diector, Seashore Mission, 91-97; White Plains 95-98; Cedar
Lake, 97-08; Picayune: Trinity, 08- . 3021 Woods Road , Picayune, MS 39466 (601) 799-4567/(601)
798-6736 methodistt@bellsouth.net
* Maugh, Robert Lawrence Jr (Celeste): (FE) (W) 8/5/1949. PM-01; FM-04; FE-04; Picayune: Trinity,
2001-02; Vancleave-Mt Pleasant, 02-07; Aberdeen: First, 07- . P. O. Box 93 , Aberdeen, MS 39730 (662)
369-8135/(662) 369-2519 robertlmaugh@bellsouth.net
Maxwell, Britton Hoover Jr (Terry): (AM) (W) 9/27/1938. Retired-08. Mt. Olivett/Satartia/Wesley
Chapel, 09- . 103 Bridgehollow Road , Canton, MS 39046 /(601) 856-3140
* May, Chancellor Pope (Mallory): (FL) (W) 6/15/1978. Yazoo City: St. John’s, 05-08; Noxapator, 08- .
P O Box 282 , Noxapater, MS 39396 (662) 724-2461/(662) 724-4812 igrad05@yahoo.com
* May, Joe Willie (Suzette Donner): (FE) (AA) 6/8/1952. 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
blkjax002@aol.com
* May, Lannis Lee (): (FE) (W) 9/26/1953. PM-95; D-95; FC-97; E-97. Pleasant Hill, 95-2000; DeKalbUnion, 00-05; Anguilla-Grace, 05-08; Antioch, 08- ; Boyles Chapel, 08- . 845 Lower Myrick Rd , Laurel,
MS 39443 (601) 428-4162/(601) 428-4162 lannismay@bellsouth.net
May, Lewis Douglas (Gloria Jean): (PL) (W) 4/20/1943. Meridian: New Covenant –2003; Meridian:
Bonita, 03. 641 Bonita Dr , Meridian, MS 39303 (601) 693-0555/(601) 679-7237 may_1@bellsouth.
net
* Mayfield, Wilfred Thomas (): (FE) (AA) 7/3/1941. PM-97; D-97; E,02 New Albany: Mallalieu-St
Mary, 88. 634 Swaney Rd , Holly Springs, MS 38635 /
McAlilly, Roy D (Lorene): (RE) (W) 12/14/1929. Retired. 2800 W Main St, 301-B , Tupelo, MS 38801
/(662) 620-6430 roymcali@gmail.com
* McAlilly, William T (Lynn Barkley): (FE) (W) 6/8/1956. OT-1979; D-1979; E-1982; FC-1982.
Student, Candler, 78-81; New Albany, First, Associate, 81-84; Lambert, 84-86; Getwell Road, 86-90.
Philadelphia, First, 90-94; Madison, St. Matthews, 94-2000; Tupelo: First, 00-06; Seashore District, 06-.
P. O. Box 6586 , Gulfport, MS 39506 (228) 604-2300/(228) 867-1577 bmcalilly@gmail.com
McAnally, Earl G (Marilyn): (FE) (W) 12/16/1953. E 0, FC 0. Belden-2003; St. Mark, Aberdeen 200304; Golden Chapel-Old Bethel, 04-06; Tishamingo Charge-Dennis, 06-; 1/2 time, 07-. P O Box 326 ,
Belmont, MS 38827 / earlmarilyn@yahoo.com
* McCain, Donald Ray (Joan): (FE) (W) 1/8/1947. PM-1981; D-1981; E-1985; FC-1985. Student,
MTS, 80-83; Lee Acres, 82-85; Grenada, Grace, 85-92. Deployed Staff, 90-92; Ackerman, 92-96;
Charleston/Tippo, 96-2000; Tupelo: Wesley, 00-05; Leave-Incapacity, 05. 615 7th St South , Amory, MS
38821 (662) 256-7702/(662) 256-7702 donmccain@bellsouth.net
* McCaleb, Karie Sue McCarty (Reed): (PD) () . PD-09. Natchez: Jefferson (Assoc.), 09- . 814 Hwy.
61 N. , Natchez, MS 39120 /(601) 897-0762 ksue4Christ@tahoo.com
* McCaleb, Reed Jr. (Karie): (PE) () . PE-09. Washington-Church Hill, 09- . 204 N. Lexington Ave. ,
Wilmore, KY 40390 /(859) 333-2313 asburydowg@mac.com
McCallister, Thomas Bertrand (Mary Louise): (RE) (W) 5/28/1941. Retired. 607 Westfield Drive ,
Winona, MS 38967 /(662) 222-2258 drtomac@cableone.net
* McCaskill, Brenda Ann (Jeffrey): (PE) () 3/6/1957. Rust College (Chaplain), 09- . 171 Rust Ave. ,
Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-8094/(662) 551-2153 mccaskillbrenda@bellsouth.net
* McCay, John Marion III (): (FE) (W) 7/8/1975. 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
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* McClinton, Jimmy Lee (Lillie): (PL) (AA) 6/10/1960. Liberty Circuit, 00-06; Barlow Circuit, 06-08;
Saint Mary’s-Mount Salem, 08- . 284 Alsworth Rd , Union Church, MS 39668 (601) 786-0666/(601)
786-0666
# McCord, Billy Q (Ann): (RE) (W) 3/30/1940. Retired. PO Box 337 , Bruce, MS 38915 (662) 9832213/(662) 983-2213
McCormick, James R (Patricia): (RE) (W) 1/17/1936. Retired. 10471 Big Canoe , Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 268-1710/(706) 268-1710 jpmcc@tds.net
* McCormick, Martin Luther Jr (Tommie Lee): (RE) (W) 6/15/1922. Retired. 8308 Pine Cone Dr ,
Gautier, MS 39553 /(228) 497-5246 tlmlmcc@netzero.net
* McCoy, David Henry (Brenda): (PE) (AA) 6/18/1950. PE-08. 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) (W) 11/3/1945. Retired . Baldwin: First-Asbury (Assoc), 08- .
319 Johnson Ln , Baldwyn, MS 38824 /(662) 213-6400 rmm@ms.metrocast.net
* McDonald, Granville Mitchell (Flora P): (FE) (W) 8/5/1948. PM (Readmitted) 83; D 71; E 87; FC
87. Rosehill Circuit, Summer,70; Meridian, Pleasant Hill-Spring Hill, 70-71; Duncan-Alligator Charge,
71-1/74; Harrisville Charge, 74¬76; St. Paul School of Theology & Centerview UMC, MO, 76-12/77;
DeKalb, 79-82; Emory Course of Study & Clinton, St. John’s, 82-84; Vicksburg, Redbone, 84-89;
Anguilla, 89-95; Southaven, 95-97; Quitman, First-Shubuta, 97-2003; Raymond-Learned / WF HCC,
03-07; Greenwood: St. John’s/Itta Bena: First, 07-09; Meridian: Druid Hills-Lost Gap, 09- . 4005 23rd
Avenue , Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-2234/(601) 483-5996 fmgmc@bellsouth.net
* McDonald, Mary Cecele (Sammy): (PL) (W) 7/26/1945. Glade, 99-07; Ovett, 07- . PO Box 146 ,
Stringer, MS 39481 /(601) 425-3224 cecele@bellsouth.net
* McDonald, Raymond Anthony (Cindy): (FE) (W) 3/22/1962. E-2007; FC-2007; Wayne Haven, 9905; Spring Ridge, 05-08; Purvis-Tallowah, 08- . PO Box 1118 , Purvis, MS 39475 (601) 794-2968/(601)
794-6852 tonymc41@aol.com
* McDonald, Robert Paul (Clemmie Jo): (FE) (W) 6/29/1957. 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-. P
O Box 468 , Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601) 735-4440/(601) 735-4334 fumcwabo@c-gate.net
McDonald, Steven Charles (Clarisse): (RE) (W) 11/9/1952. Retired. 570 Broadwalk Blvd , Ridgeland,
MS 39157 /(601) 853-1492 stevecmcdonald@gmail.com
McDonald, Tiffany Jo (Marty): (FE) (W) 6/23/1978. E-2007; FC-2007. MN Conf., 07- . 3914 229th
Avenue NW , Saint Francis, MN 55070 (763) 753-2273/(763) 753-1233 tiffmc@gmail.com
* McDougald, James Ronald (Lynette): (FE) (W) 11/18/1952. 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 / Trinity Place, 03. , , (662) 327-6716/(662) 356-9023 rmcdougald@
cableone.net
* McGill, Bobby (Melinda): (FE) (AA) 2/18/1949. 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
* McGill, Charles Kenneth (): (PL) (W) 3/5/1942. Hopewell-Indian Springs, -06; Tishamingo Charge:
Boggs Chapel-Salem-Paradise, 06-07; Pleasant Hill, 07- . 2100 Jacinto Rd , Booneville, MS 38829 (662)
728-4200/(662) 728-4200 revmcgill@aol.com
* McGill, Charles Kenneth II (): (PL) (W) 5/12/1970. Pleasant Hill, 08- . 5025 Zero Rd , Meridian, MS
39301 (601) 482-3376/(601) 485-2419 revkennymcgill@comcast.net
McGill, James Edward (Helen): (RL) (AA) 12/25/1933. Retired. PO Box 45 , Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8980/(601) 795-8980
* McGough, Oscar Marion (Jackie): (FD) (W) . Crossgates, 04. 159 Woodgate Drive , Brandon, MS
39042 (601) 825-8677/(601) 824-2088 omcgough@crossgatesumc.org
* McGraw, Robert Allen (Sheranne): (PL) () 5/19/1970. Courtland Charge, 08- . POB 47 , Courtland,
MS 38620 (662) 934-0749/(662) 563-7018 allenmcgraw@yahoo.com
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* McGrew, Matthew (Crista Nicole): (PL) (W) 3/23/1972. Eudora, 00-02; Greenwood Springs, 02-04;
Longtown Charge, 04-09; Algoma, 09- . 1185 Algoma Road , Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 489-7198/
matthewmcgrew@bellsouth.net
* McGrew, Roger Farrell (Sue): (RE) (W) 2/10/1944. Retired. 101 CR 97 , Houston, MS 38851 /(662)
456-2019 mcgrewrevs@att.net
* McGrew, Sue Crowder (Roger): (FL) (W) 9/24/1945. Picayune: First Associate, 97-2000; Clinton: St.
Johns, 00-06. Aberdeen: St. Mark, 07- 708 Lakewood Dr. , Aberdeen, MS 39730 (662) 369-8314/(662)
456-2019 mcgrewrevs@att.net
* McIntosh, David Alexander (Rosemary): (RE) (W) 9/16/1927. Retired. 5047 Sunnyvale Dr , Jackson,
MS 39211 /(601) 957-0729
McKee, Howard (Lucy): (RL) (W) 5/27/1924. Retired. Meridian: Hawkins Memorial, 06-, 8695
McKee Rd , Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 679-8401/(601) 679-8401
* McKinney, Gloria Hogan (): (FE) (AA) 10/6/1951. PM-98; D-98 Pontotoc Parish, 98-05; Picayune
Circuit, 05-09; Weems Chapel, 09- . 204 N Jackson Ave , Picayune, MS 39466 (601) 798-5447/(601)
799-2709 ghmack@bellsouth.net
* McLean, Anne (): (PL) (AA) 2/21/1947. icayune Circuit Associate, 06-07; Mount Olive: St. James,
08- . 1022 Sandra Dr , Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 426-9626/(601) 428-0404
* McNair, Emma L (): (RE) (AA) 3/11/1935. Retired. 153 Dace Town Rd , Ellisville, MS 39437 /(601)
477-2049
* McNair, Mark Jason (Nancy): (FE) (W) 5/6/1966. Vardaman / Baylis Chapel, 97-98; Panola
Charge, 98-2001; Cooper’s Chapel 2001-2003; Friendship-Harden’s Chapel / WF ICC, 03-05; CockrumLewisburg, Wesley Foundation NWCC, 05-09; Family Leave, 09- . 2399 Church Street , Byhalia, MS
38611 /(662) 838-3518 brobuck@seashoreassembly.org
* McRaney, Len Edward (Patricia): (PE) (W) 11/15/1958. PE-07;. Stonewall, 97-04; Cleveland, 04. 100
Pinecrest Dr , Union, MS 39365 (601) 774-9412/(601) 744-5062 LMcr618834@aol.com
McRaney, Sam W (Carolyn L): (RE) (W) 8/29/1931. Retired. PO Box 603 , Prentiss, MS 39474 /(601)
792-4837 samcarmcr@windstream.net
* McRee, James Foch (): (RE) (AA) 3/15/1919. Retired. 157 S Meridian Ave , Laurel, MS 39440
/(601) 428-8207
* McShepard, Selber Mae (Everett): (FE) (AA) . PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Jackson: Pratt Memorial, 05. P.O.
Box 1843 , Ridgeland, MS 39158 (601) 352-5685/(601) 977-6248 smcshep@aol.com
* Meador, John Charles Jr (Katie): (FE) (W) 11/19/1973. 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) (W) 4/17/1953. 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- . 232 Sycamore Road , Coldwater,
MS 38618 (622) 233-2407/(662) 233-0339 dwmeadows7566@att.net
* Merricks, II, Donald Wesley (Corrie): (FL) () 9/22/1980. Wesley Fdn. - Ole Miss, 07- . 101 Leggett
Lane , Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 234-2109/(662) 232-8868
* Messner, Philip Karl (): (PD) () . PD-09. Madison: Parkway Hills (Music), 09- . P O Box 1721 ,
Madison, MS 39130 (601) 856-2733/(601) 941-5355 philipmessner@parkwayhillsumc.org
* Michael, Sukumari Samuel (Anand): (FE) (Other) 2/25/1939. (OE) (Dakotas Conference) . UticaCarpenter, 99-02; Abbeville, 02-07; Jackson: Level Woods, 07- . 672 Randall Circle , Pearl, MS 39208
(601) 372-3647/(601) 939-7265
* Millender, Frank Ray (): (FE) (W) 7/4/1938. PM-93; D-93; FC-96; E-96.. Belden, 91-94; Carolina/
Pisgah, 94-2001; Houston South, 01-06; Okalona: First, 06-. PO Box 865 , Aberdeen, MS 39730 /(662)
447-0200 fmillender@hotmail.com
Miller, Claudell D (Georgia A): (RE) (W) 4/17/1925. Retired. 145 Owens Dr , Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4330/(662) 252-4330
* Miller, Elizabeth A (Tommy): (FL) (W) 8/1/1952. 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
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* Miller, Hillman Barlow Jr (Virginia): (FE) (W) 7/13/1948. 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- . 2268 River Rd , Lucedale, MS 39452 (601) 9474178/(601) 947-4178 hillmanmiller@juno.com
* Miller, Leon (Donna): (PL) (AA) 6/27/1960. 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) (W) 7/24/1956. Macon Circuit. PO Box 445 , Columbus, MS 39703
(662) 328-4751/(662) 328-1491 millermarine@cableone.net
* Miller, Thomas Coy (Darla): (PL) (W) 4/5/1964. Cooks Chapel, 02-; Mars Hill, 06-. 16941 Hwy 21
N , Preston, MS 39354 (601) 389-6069/(601) 416-5586 Coymiller2003@yahoo.com
* Miller, Thomas Emory (Debbie): (FD) (W) 9/12/1955. 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) (W) 2/7/1931. Retired. 10370 Hwy 14 W , Louisville, MS 39339 (662)
773-4159/(662) 773-4159 lmills99@bellsouth.net
* Milner, James David (Clydia Yvonne): (RA) (W) 6/14/1935. Retired. Jackson: Forest Hill (Assoc),
07- . 107 Linwood Dr , Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 372-6438/(601) 824-9012 jmilner888@aol.com
* Milo-Moultrie, Paula Vanessa (): (PD) () . PD-09. 607 Hogan Ave. , Waveland, MS 39576 /(228)
467-0429
* Minnix, Danny Harold (Mary): (AM) (W) 2/14/1946. Pittsboro, 95-97; luka, North, 97-2001;
Carolina-Pisgah, 01-07; Coffeeville, 07- . P O Box 185 , Coffeeville, MS 38922 (662) 675-2690/(662)
675-2608 danminnix@yahoo.com
* Minor, Rochelle (): (PL) () . Starkville: Griffin (Assoc), 06- . 2203 New Light Rd , Starkville, MS
39759 (662) 323-1363/(662) 320-9421 ashfordminor1@aol.com
* Miskelly, Elizabeth Vowell (Rocky): (FE) (W) 9/14/1976. E 06, FC 06. Florence: Marvin, 03-05;
Tupelo: First, 05. PO Box 854 , Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 690-8100/(662) 842-4429 rmiskelly@fumctupelo.com
* Miskelly, William H (Elizabeth Raigan): (FE) (W) 1/14/1961. PM-1989; D-1989; E-1992; FC 1992.
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. 5108 Coonewah Trail , Tupelo, MS 38801 /(662) 842-4429
* Mitchell, Doyle Ray (Marie): (RE) (W) 2/5/1942. Retired. McCool, 07- 8479 Attala Rd 5205 , Ethel,
MS 39067 /(662) 674-5862 drmitch352@bellsouth.net
* Mitchell, Elijah (Miriam C): (FL) (AA) 4/21/1947. AM-09. St. Rock 03-06; Seashore Mission, 04-07;
Biloxi:Beauvoir (Assoc), 07-08; Wiggins: H.A. Brown, 08- . 200 Azalea Drive , Wiggins, MS 39577 (601)
928-9606/(228) 234-2814 habrownumc@bellsouth.net
* Mitchell, Thomas Jerry (Frankie): (RE) (W) 10/17/1940. Retired. 694 Hazelton Dr , Madison, MS
39110 /(601) 605-1080 jmitch694@aol.com
* Moffat, Warren Curtis (): (RE) (W) 10/12/1935. Retired. , , /(601) 857-0709 curdel@megagate.
com
* Montgomery, William Howard (Michelle): (FL) (W) 1/14/1971. Vardaman, -05; Thaxton-Ecru, 05.
10426 Hwy 336 , Thaxton, MS 38871 (662) 488-8178/(662) 488-8178 williefred1000@hotmail.com
* Moore, Dale Edward (Stephanie): (PL) (W) . Meridian: Oak Grove, 03. 12447 Quitman Meridian
Hwy , Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 485-3270/(601) 485-3270 d_lmoore@bellsouth.net
* Moore, Doyle Levoy (Betty G): (RE) (W) 6/25/1933. Retired. 10300 Hwy 427 , Philadelphia, MS
39350 /(601) 656-8588
* Moore, Harrell J (Vicki): (PL) (W) 10/6/1962. Leakesville, 00-04; Lucedale: First assoc., 04-06;
Lucedale: Grace, 06-08, Lucedale: Grace/Tanners Chapel, 08- . 2130 Ward Pineview Road , Lucedale,
MS 39452 (601) 766-0730/(601) 947-1806 harrelljmoore@live.com
Moore, Jesse (): (RE) (W) 10/22/1934. Retired. 597 Malone Rd , Hernando, MS 38632 /(662) 4296031
* Moore, John Clark (Nancy): (FE) (W) 1/29/1951. OT-1975; D-1975; E-1978; FC-1978. Schlater, 7173; Columbus, First, Associate, 73-74; Student, Candler, 74-76; Senatobia, First, Associate, 77-80; 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
65
Superintendent, 99-2003; Mississippi Conference, 03-06; Crossgates, 06-. 23 Crossgates Blvd , Brandon,
MS 39042 (601) 825-8677/(601) 933-4589 jmoore@crossgatesumc.org
* Moore, Noah Lee (Delilah): (RE) (AA) 2/2/1952. Retired. Morton Circuit - Christian Banner, 09- ;
Pelahatchie Little Zion, 09- . PO Box 13954 , Jackson, MS 39236 (601) 982-8624/(601) 832-2556
* Morris, David (Holly): (FL) (W) 10/10/1972. Pascagoula: First. 187 Harvey Crossing , Canton, MS
39046 (601) 856-2733/(601) 898-2456 davidmorris@parkwayhillsumc.org
Morris, Frieda (): (DR) (Other) . Retired. 266 Merrimom Ave , Asheville, NC 28801 /Other
* Morris, James Lamar Sr (Lavetta): (FL) (AA) 12/27/1951. Carthage-Wesley-Greenwood Chapel, 9396; 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 / jmorris113@hotmail.com
Morris, Joe Edward (Sandra): (RE) (W) 11/9/1942. Retired. 2506 Savery Dr , Tupelo, MS 38804 (662)
844-3065/(662) 844-8026 jemorris42@comcast.net
Morris, Joseph Higgins Jr (Nan): (RE) (AA) 1/2/1927. Retired. 8069 Savannah Way , Germantown,
TN 38138 (865) 691-7969/(865) 691-7969
* Morris, Samuel O (Judy Lane): (FE) (W) 12/19/1944. 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. PO Box 32
, Columbus, MS 39703 (662) 328-5252/(662) 245-1463 sam@columbusfumc.org
Morrison, Charles A Sr. (): (RE) (W) 10/15/1944. Retired. 11443 Old Hwy 49 , Gulfport, MS 39503
/(228) 831-1812
Morrow, John H Jr (Marion): (RE) (W) 11/10/1922. Retired. 600 S Pear Orchard Rd Apt 329 , Jackson,
MS 39211 /(601) 956-9699
Moses, Edward Charles Sr (): (FE) (AA) 8/14/1953. 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- . 156 Weaver Drive , Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-1766/(662) 252-3051
edmosesasbury@bellsouth.net
* Mote, Carol Lynn Bowman (W Ansel): (FE) (W) 1/23/1962. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; New HopeSweetwater, 05. 2320 Hwy 550 NW , Brookhaven, MS 39601 (601) 833-9561/(601) 833-2870
Moulds, Joe (Kathleen): (RL) (W) . Retired. 1453 Rue Gentilly , Gautier, MS 39553 /(228) 5221564
* Murden, Robert Elver (Kristy): (FE) (W) 2/18/1972. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Gulfport: First (Assoc),
05-07; Vancleave – Mt. Pleasant, 07- . 13624 Highway 57 , Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 826-5968/(228)
826-4603 rem218@cableone.net
* Murphy, Lendal Joyce (Tommy M): (RA) (W) 11/5/1938. Retired. 7869 Attala Rd 2247 , Ethel, MS
39067 (662) 674-5782/(662) 674-5782
Murphy, Tommy Maurice (Lendal Joyce): (RE) (W) 12/30/1941. Retired. 7869 Attala Rd 2247 , Ethel,
MS 39067 /(662) 674-5782
* Murray, Anthony J (Margie): (PE) (AA) 4/13/1954. PE-08. Mount Olive: St. James, 04-06; Pleasant
Valley, 07-08; Philadelphia Parish, 08- . 236 Water Ave , Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 270-2807/(601)
656-9437 ajmarg@gmail.com
* Myers, Walter Raymond (Janice): (PL) (W) 10/23/1947. Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove, 05. 6218
Chickasaw Dr , Olive Branch, MS 38654 (901) 433-7557/(662) 895-3263 browalter@yahoo.com
* Nabors, Leonard Leslie Jr (Joy): (RE) (W) 9/8/1933. Retired. 907 Poplar Ave , New Albany, MS
38652 (662) 534-2926/(662) 534-2926 lleslienabors@bellsouth.net
* Napier, Bennie Kay (Wayne): (FL) (W) 1/10/1954. Booneville: Christ-Lebanon, 09- . 255 Bethany
Rd. , Baldwin, MS 38824 /(662) 365-5650 bennie@eclergy.net
Napier, Denson (Jean): (RL) (W) 12/27/1928. Retired. 1510 Northlake Cir , Jackson, MS 39211
/(601) 957-9526
* Napier, Jesse Wayne (Bennie): (FE) (W) 12/8/1955. 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- . P O Box
146 , Baldwyn, MS 38854 (662) 365-5818/(662) 365-5650 wbnapier@live.com
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* Napier, Samuel O (Linda Kaye): (PL) (W) 2/23/1947. Hickory Grove. 577 Union Church Rd ,
Seminary, MS 39479 /(601) 722-9665 sammynapier@aol.com
Nelson, Benjamin Charles (Lilla Ruth): (RE) (AA) 9/28/1939. Retired. PO Box 333 , Becker, MS
38825 /(662) 257-6464 pastorrock2000@yahoo.com
* Newell, Frank Michael (): (PL) (W) 3/18/1983. PM-09. Fulton: First Associate/ Wesley Fdn. ICC,
06-08; Tupelo: Cornerstone, 08-09; Stringer - Old Bay Springs, 09- . PO BOX 95 , Stringer, MS 39481
/ revnewell@gmail.com
* Newsome, Burnell Sr. (Gloria): (RL) (AA) 4/13/1938. Retired. PO Box 268 , Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 946-5277/(601) 894-1363 BGNewsome@hughes.net
* Newton, David Lamar (Ruth Amanda): (FE) (W) 7/18/1963. PM-1988; D-1990; E-1992; FC-1992.
Student, Candler School of Theology, 87-90. Pope, 90-93; Biloxi, Leggett, 93-98; Minor Memorial, 982001; Clarksdale: St. Pauls, 01-06; Diamondhead, 06-. 5305 Noma Drive , Diamondhead, MS 39525
(228) 255-6888/(228) 216-6567 revnewton@yahoo.com
Newton, Don E (Patricia): (PL) (W) 11/26/1957. Lowry Circuit Associate, 97-2000; Wheeler-Meadow
Creek, 2000-02; Itta Bena: First-Sidon, 02-05; Potts Camp, 05. 109 Bethel Rd , Blue Mountain, MS
38610 (662) 224-8357/(662) 224-8357
* Nicholson, Charles W Sr (Dimple): (RE) (W) 10/3/1936. Retired. 300 Crescent Dr , Lake Junaluska,
NC 28745 /(828) 452-7728 cnicholson300@charter.net
* Nicholson, Lonnie Sr. (Doris): (RL) (AA) 9/10/1941. Retired. 2114 8th Ave , Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5058/(601) 485-5058
* Norrells, Jerry Donnell (Eleanor): (PL) (AA) 7/31/1964. Liberty Circuit, 99-2001; Barlow Circuit,
01-06; New Bethel/Oak Grove, 06-. 101 Hamilton Drive , Hazlehurst, MS 39083 (601) 894-0422/(601)
894-0422
* Norris, Edward C (Barbara): (FE) (W) 4/6/1951. OT-1975; D-1975; E-1978; FC-1978. Student, 7577; Winston Parish, Flower Ridge, 77-82; Byhalia, 82-84; Mineral Wells, 84-86; Oxford, South (part yr.),
86; Robinsonville, 86-88; Lewisburg, 88-91; Eudora-Lake Cormorant / Meth Hosp Memphis, 91. 3835
Misty Oaks Ln , Nesbit, MS 38651 /(901) 490-3718 circuitrider_72@yahoo.com
Norris, Jerry Lane (): (FE) (AA) . PM-1984; D-1984; E-1986; FC-1986. Gammon Seminary, 8284; Columbia, Lampton New Zion, 84-86; Pascagoula, St. Mark-St. Stephens, 86-87; Yazoo City, St.
Stephens, 87-89; Greenwood, Wesley 89-92. Picayune Circuit, 92-95; St. Paul, 95-96; CPE, Methodist
Hospital, Memphis, 96-99; Staff Chaplain, 99-04; Leave-Voluntary, 04. 900 SCR Rd 124 , Raleigh, MS
39153 /(601) 789-5633
* Ormon, Jimmy Vaughn (Chellie Thomas): (RE) (W) 10/30/1941. Retired. 1623 Windward Bluff ,
Starkville, MS 39759 /(662) 324-8996 jimormon@att.net
* Owen, Billy Norman (Renelda): (FE) (W) 12/13/1955. 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, 03.
PO Box 130 , Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-3414/(662) 843-2921 bnowen@yahoo.com
* Owen, Dorothy Dale (): (FE) (W) 10/6/1946. 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 / dowen@sjha.org
* Owen, Frank LaRue (Marie): (FE) (W) 3/29/1946. PM-1976; D-1976; E-1979-FC-1979. Candler
School of Theology, 9/75-77; Hattiesburg, Larger Parish, 77-78; Jackson, Broadmeadow, 78-86; Millsaps
College, Director of Church Rela¬tions, 87-91. Director of Health and Welfare, Methodist Medical
Center, Jackson, 91-99; Madison: St. Matthew’s, 99-07; MS UM Fdn. (Dir of Development), 07- . P.O.
Box 2415 , Ridgeland, MS 39158 (601) 948-8845/(601) 981-6962 LaRueOwen@comcast.net
* Owen, George Randolph (Linda): (FE) (W) 11/6/1949. PM 72; D 72; E 75; FC 75. Asbury Theological
Seminary, 72-74; Crossgates-Flowood, 74-1/75; Brandon, Crossgates, 75-76; Jackson, Aldersgate, 76-1/81;
Pass Christian, First, 1/81-83; Collinsville, 83-88; Gulfport, Ramsay Memorial, 88-94; Mt. Olive/Mize,
94-97; Booneville, Christ/Lebanon, 97-2000; Winona: Moore-New Hope, 2000-04; Como-Wesley
Chapel, 04-09; Greenfield, 09- : Puckett, 09- . POB 86 , Puckett, MS 39151 (601) 591-5570/(601) 8253766 umcpuckett@att.net
* Owen, Kenneth R (Donna): (FL) (W) 7/12/1961. Oak Grove, 2000-2003; Desoto, Quitman:FirstShubuta 03-07; Meridian: College Park, 07-. 6020 Old 8th St Rd , Meridian, MS 39307 (601) 4855262/(601) 485-8505 kenneth_cpumc@bellsouth.net
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* Owens, Cyrus Ray (Jeannie): (FE) (W) 2/16/1954. 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) 7819357/(662) 781-1571 RyOwns@aol.com
* Owens, Steven Grant (Diane): (PE) (AA) 9/24/1963. PE-08. Pontotoc Parish-05-08; Snowtown,
05-08; Okalona: Mount Pisgah, 08- . PO Box 354 , Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 842-5035/(662) 842-5035
victoryone@bellsouth.net
Pace, Thomas L (Carolyn LaFaye): (RE) (W) 12/16/1939. Retired. 1420 Ashley Rd , Brandon, MS
39042 (601) 372-3647/(601) 591-0773
Palmer, Deborah M (Carl): (FE) (AA) 3/1/1956. 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, 97-04; Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill, 04. P O Box 2115 , Oxford, MS
38655 (662) 234-2943/(662) 236-5988 enflesh@aol.com
* Parker, Ethel (Robert): (PL) (AA) . Crawford: Wrights Chapel, 07- . PO Box 463 , Houston, MS
38851 (662) 456-5477/(662) 456-3438 ethelp662@bellsouth.net
* Parker, Helen Kimberly (): (FD) (W) 5/8/1970. AM 99. 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
* Parks, Glenn Russell (Mary Jean): (PL) (AA) 9/25/1947. New Chapel-Big Hill. 30041 Central Grove
Rd , Nettleton, MS 38858 (662) 256-9289/(662) 256-9289 glennparks@bellsouth.net
* Parvin, Allison Stacey (Dr. Bob): (PE) (W) 11/2/1968. PE-07; Starkville First Associate, 06-09;
Louisville: Whitehall, 09- . 5890 Hwy. 14 West , Louisville, MS 39339 (662) 773-6400/(662) 779-2203
allison.parvin@gmail.com
Paseur, Charles Elmer (Erna Ruth): (RL) (W) 7/20/1926. Retired. 3401 CR 615 , Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-8714/(662) 837-8714
* Pastore, John Clayton (Brenda): (RL) (W) 5/4/1928. Waveland, 03. 106 Grass St , Waveland, MS
39576 /(228) 467-9748 jcpast1060@bellsouth.net
* Patrick, Larry Glynn (Betty Sue): (FE) (W) 9/8/1949. Richland, 01-06; Pascagoula: First, 06-07;
Forest/Harperville, 07-. 100 Timber Lane , Forest, MS 39074 (601) 469-2604/(601) 469-2867 larry@
forest umc.org
* Patterson, Donald Leslie (Terri D): (FE) (W) 5/20/1958. 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., 8790; 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) 2891412/(662) 289-1464 docpatterson@live.com
Payne, Nathan Joseph (Dinah): (FE) (AA) 9/5/1950. Atlanta Regional Hospital. PO Box 871021 ,
Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (678) 570-3579/(770) 922-1921
* Pearson, Andrew Nelson (Sally): (FE) (W) 4/18/1955. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Macon: First, -04-07;
Columbus: Wesley, 07- : Columbus: New Hope, 08- . 519 Airline Rd , Columbus, MS 39702 (662) 3288644/(662) 328-6259 msupt@yahoo.com
Peden, Homer (Juanice): (RE) (W) 10/28/1920. Retired. 7 Whitestone Ct. , Hattiesburg, MS 39402
/(601) 268-6726 hcpeden@comcast.net
* Peden, Robert H. (): (FD) (W) 9/18/1952. Meridian: Central, 97. PO Box 1706 , Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 693-1521/(601) 485-3716
Pennington, William Arthur Jr (Jackie Strickland): (RE) (W) 3/11/1937. Retired. 707 Tenth Ave ,
Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-8139/(662) 843-8139
Pepper, Bunyan Eugene (Dorothy): (RL) (W) 11/9/1936. Retired. PO Box 6028 , Bellefontaine, MS
39737 (662) 258-2888/(662) 258-2888 w5rev@hughes.net
* Pepper, John Douglas (Laura): (FE) (W) 5/11/1958. P-1984; D-1985; E-1987-FC-1987. Student,
MTS, 82-84; Bellefountaine; Panola / Appvd Evang, 93. 36905 Hwy 315 , Batesville, MS 38606 (662)
563-0118/(662) 563-0118 peppydog@live.com
* Pepper, John Wesley (Johanna): (PL) () . Cedar Bluff-Siloam, 07-09; Longtown Charge, 09- . 218
Porter Street , Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562-0915/(662) 562-0915 wesleypepper@yahoo.com
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Perez-Bonilla, Carlos (Santee): (PE) (HA) . Leave-Incapacity. 3006 Cypress Ave , Cleveland, OH
44109 (216) 661-9716/
Perrine, Marilyn C (Ken): (RE) (W) 1/4/1944. Retired. 12 Stratford Place , Gulfport, MS 39503 /(228)
897-1612
* Perry, Billy James (Della): (FL) (AA) 3/17/1943. Shuqualak/Asbury, 97-2001, Mt. Piscah,Okilona
2001-2003; Nettleton: Pleasant Grove, 03-06; Okalona: Mt. Pisgah, 06-08, Snowtown, 08- . 128 Jan St ,
Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 447-5735/(662) 566-5508 revperry85@yahoo.com
* Petermann, James Owen (Sally Ann): (FL) (W) 1/9/1957. Oxford: Christ/Cambridge, 98-04; LeaveMilitary, 04-05; Oxford: Christ-Cambridge, 05. 125 CR 213 , Oxford, MS 38655 /(601) 262-5357
owenpet@yahoo.com
* Peters, Donald Lee (Ollie): (RL) (AA) 4/17/1939. Retired. P. O. Box 421 , Waveland, MS 39576
(601) 823-6429/(228) 466-4470 revdonaldlpeters@bellouth.net
* Peters, Mark Anthony (Brenda): (PL) (AA) . Newton Chapel, 09- . 5 Moore Rd. , Poplarville, MS
39470 /(601) 795-0473 mpeters25@yahoo.com
* Pharis, Matthew Leo Larry (Charlotte): (FE) (W) 6/23/1977. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08. Oxford: East, 9801; Student, 2001-04; Hollandale, 04-07; Greenville: Hope Ministries (Co-pastor)/ Greenville: Revels
(Co-pastor), 07-. 404 Manilla Street , Greenville, MS 38701 (662) 335-6863/(662) 931-3440 pharis1@
bellsouth.net
* Phillips, Claude D (Roxie): (RL) (AA) 11/9/1923. Lumberton Circuit. 294 Phillips Rd , Lucedale, MS
39452 /(601) 947-4365 phyllislucedale@bellsouth.net
Phillips, Patrick Leon (Alice): (FE) (AA) 1/29/1944. PM 1986; D-1985; E-1990-FC-1990. East Jackson,
Greer Chapel 82-83; Student, Gammon 83-86; Forest, Lynch Chapel 86-88; Columbia Valley Charge 8892; Ripley, St. Paul, 92-¬94; Corinth, Moses Chapel/Mt. Moriah, 94-99; Greenwood: Wesley, 99-2001;
Biloxi: Heritage, 2001-2003; Jackson: Central, 03-06; Holly Springs: Asbury, 06-07; Incapacity Leave,
07-;. PO Box 16403 , Jackson, MS 39236 /(601) 899-1692
* Piazza, Mary Elizabeth (Tom): (PL) (W) . Vicksburg:Lynch Chapel, 05. 1105 Post Rd , Clinton, MS
39056 /(601) 924-0659 libbypiazza@yahoo.com
* Pickering, Larry (Brenda): (PL) (W) 7/21/1957. Wiggins: Bond, 07- . 572 Big Four Road , Wiggins,
MS 39577 (601) 928-7277/(601) 928-7588 llpick@yahoo.com
* Pigott, Wilton D (Arva): (RE) (W) 10/6/1932. Retired. Daleville, 99- . 6221 16th Ave , Meridian, MS
39305 (601) 482-6221/(601) 482-6221
Pilate, Joe (Betty): (RE) (AA) . Retired. 2002 35th Ave , Gulfport, MS 39501 /(228) 863-8473
Pittman, Gregory (): (FE) (W) 5/22/1959. PM-96; D-96; E-98; FC-98. Forest, First Associate, 95-98;
Sandy Hook/Hopewell, 98-02 Leave-Voluntary, 6/2/02. 1021 Caperton St , Lancaster, CA 93535 (661)
947-3103/(661) 951-2026
* Pittman, Robert E (Augustine R.): (FE) (AA) 7/24/1949. 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/(228) 475-0814 revpittman49@yahoo.com
* Pittman, Warren Eugene (Lanita): (RE) (W) 9/23/1921. Retired. Wesley Meadows 1325 McIngvale
Rd Apt 305, Hernando, MS 38632 /(662) 429-2098
* Pitts, Rachel Evelyn (): (FE) (AA) 6/20/1946. 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 Crews): (RE) (W) 11/28/1941. Retired. 100 Hwy 541 , Mt Olive,
MS 39119 /(601) 797-3267 Rebeccapolk@aol.com
* Pollock, Bennie Arthur (Calli Mae): (RL) (AA) 1/1/1935. Preston-Deemer, 00. 2704 Chilsolm
Harbor Rd , Collinsville, MS 39325 (601) 743-2519/(601) 743-2519
* Poole, Bobby (Juanita): (PL) (W) 2/10/1955. Roxie. PO Box 282 , Meadville, MS 39653 (601) 3846455/(601) 384-6455 bpoole@ftcweb.net
* Poole, Harrell Booth (Mary Nell): (RE) (W) 7/16/1930. Retired. Andrew Chapel, 99- . 466 Tower
Rd , Pelahatchie, MS 39145 /(601) 546-2935 mnpoole@bayspringstel.net
Poole, William Jennings (Sara Nell): (RE) (W) 3/10/1928. Retired. Roxie, 03- . PO Box 463 , Bude,
MS 39630 (601) 384-6074/(601) 384-4791
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* Poole, Willis Ray (Carolyn Ann): (FE) (W) 4/17/1945. 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
* Pope, Kelly Eugene (Sherrell Gennet): (FE) (W) 3/16/1947. PM-1972; D-1972; E-1975; FC-1975.
Candler School of Theology, 71-74; Jackson, Galloway, Associate, 74-75; Gulfport, Ramsay Memorial,
75-81; Jackson, Forest Hill, 81-84; Madison, 84-92; West Point, 92-96; Ocean Springs, St. Paul, 96-04;
Brandon: First, 04. 205 Mary Ann Dr , Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 825-5958/(601) 591-1406
* Porter, Frank E Jr (Emily): (FL) (W) 3/6/1973. Jackson: St. Mark’s (Youth), 07- . 218 Holmar Dr ,
Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 992-9554/(601) 829-0923 frank@saintmarksum.org
* Porter, James Lauren (Beverly): (FE) (W) 6/20/1947. PM-92; D-92; E-94; FC-94 Jackson: Christ,
92-07; Hattiesburg: Heritage (Assoc), 07-09; Jackson: Briarwood, 09- . 3 Barracuda Dr , Hattiesburg, MS
39402 (601) 261-3371/(601) 264-7436 jporter@heritage-umc.org
* Porter, Lauren J (): (FE) (W) 1/17/1973. FM-04; FE-04; Redwood-Eagle Lake, 01-05; Utica-Carpenter,
05. 320 Briarwood Dr , Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 956-4035/(601) 957-1881 lporter465@gmail.com
Porter, Walter Leroy (Karen): (RE) (W) 11/17/1937. Retired. 1009 Park Circle Dr. , Columbus, MS
39701 (662) 244-5552/(662) 328-5224 walt@columbusfumc.org
* Potter, Thomas Lee (Shannon Hausner): (FE) (W) 12/2/1963. 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-. 12000 Highway 63 ,
Moss Point, MS 39562 (228) 475-4833/(228) 588-3607
* Pounders, Tony Dale (Angie): (FE) (W) 9/10/1964. 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. 1803 Hwy 72 West , Corinth, MS 38834 (662) 287-1218/(662) 287-7774 pounder7@
bellsouth.net
* Powell, Kerry Lee (Jennifer): (PE) (W) 12/29/1969. PE-06; Algoma, 00-06; Ingomar-Mt. Zion, 06-.
1427 CR 101 , New Albany, MS 38652 /(662) 534-9720 broklp@earthlink.net
* Powell, Steven (Yvonne): (PL) (W) 6/14/1957. East Prentiss Parish. 131 CR 3331 , Booneville, MS
38829 /
* Prather, Timothy Thomas (Cheryl Lassiter): (FE) (W) 7/30/1974. E-2007; FC-2007; Tupelo: First
(Assoc), 04-08; Avon-Glen Owen, 08- . PO Box 127 , Avon, MS 38723 /(662) 822-0881 revtimprather@
yahoo.com
* Presley, Gavin Lance (): (PE) (W) 8/21/1978. PE-07; Carolina, 08- 40 MTD Drive , Nettleton, MS
38858 (662) 963-7530/(662) 963-7530 glpresley@gmail.com
* Preston, Daniel (Patricia): (PL) (AA) 4/24/1954. New Fork/Thirkield. 97-08; Pleasant Valley-Zion
Ridge, 08- . 13 Thelma Ln , Columbia, MS 39429 (601) 736-5917/(601) 736-5917
Prewitt, Maston Levi (China Ray): (RE) (W) 1/5/1925. Retired. 115 Adams Ave. Ext , Eupora, MS
39744 /(662) 258-2734
* Price, David S (Nena): (FE) (W) 7/25/1946. PM-1970; D,1970; E-1973; FC-1973. D.S. appointment, Mentorum Circuit, 67-68; Student appointment, Brooklyn UMC, 68-69; Candler School of
Theology, 69-72; Pascagouia, Becky Bacot, 72-74; Gulfport, Mississippi City, 74-77; Jackson, St. Mark’s,
77-82; Jackson County, Caswell Springs, 82-85; Gulfport, Trinity, 85-89; McComb, Cen¬tenary 89-96;
Hattiesburg, Main Street, 96-2002; Hattiesburg District, 02-08; Meridian: Central, 08- . P O Box 1706 ,
Meridian, MS 39302 (601) 693-1521/(601) 513-3688 david@centralunitedmethodistchurch.org
Price, F William (Ruby Ella): (RE) (W) 7/20/1927. Retired. 1845 Cottage Ln , Meridian, MS 39305
/(601) 485-8987
Price, George (): (RL) (AA) 5/28/1935. Retired. Waynesboro Circuit Associate, 06- 104 Hwy 513 W
, Enterprise, MS 39330 (601) 659-9285/(601) 659-9285
Price, James S (Betty): (RE) (W) 1/17/1933. Retired. 120 Harden’s Chapel Rd , Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-5777/(662) 862-5777 jspbdp@nexband.com
* Price, Kathy (): (FL) () . Rose Hill, 07- . 4821 King Rd , Meridian, MS 39305 /(601) 485-6166
gracekprice52@gmail.com
* Price, Thomas Douglas (Helvi): (RE) (W) 9/5/1932. Retired. 217 Eastside Ln , Brandon, MS 39047
/(601) 992-9002 price6@bellsouth.net
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* Price, Tommie Eugene (Amaryllis): (RE) (W) 7/12/1934. Retired. 12213 Millstream Dr , Bowie, MD
20715 /(301) 464-8449
* Pridmore, John Eric (Lisa): (FE) (W) 4/24/1971. PM-96; D-96; FM-04; FE-04; Cary: Goodman
Memorial / Rolling Fork / Vicksburg: Clarks Chapel, 02-04; Bolton memorial, Hinds Community College,
04. PO Box 87 , Bolton, MS 39041 (601) 857-3303/(601) 866-2268
* Pridmore, Lisa Ann (John Eric): (FE) (W) 4/22/1971. Cary: Goodman Memorial / Rolling Fork /
Vicksburg: Clarks Chapel, 02-04; Bolton Memorial, 04. PO Box 87 , Bolton, MS 39041 (601) 8669102/(601) 866-2268 lpridmore@gmail.com
* Prince, Gilbert Hamilton (Pamela): (FE) (W) 10/18/1943. PM-91; D-91; FC-95; E-95. Big Point,
84-89; Harnett Cokesburg (North Carolina Confer¬ence), 89-92; Student, 92-93; Marion, 93-98; Flora /
Bentonia, 98-2001; Mendenhall, 01-06; Andrew Chapel, 06-. 8498 Club Drive , Lauderdale, MS 39335
(601) 681-8583/(601) 632-9463 andrewcumcpastor@aol.com
* Pritchard, Veronica Kay (David): (FL) (W) 4/18/1959. Greedwood: St. John’s – Minister of Children/
Youth, 08- . 1001 Grand Boulevard , Greenwood, MS 38930 (662) 453-7597/(662) 834-2018 veronicapritchard@hotmail.com
* Proctor, Stylon Anthony (Lynn): (FE) (W) 4/4/1960. PM-88; D-88; E-91; FC-91. Louisville West, 8285; 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) 2/24/1954. 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) (W) 5/11/1961. 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.), 0711/30/07; Voluntary Leave, 11/30/07-5/31/08; Poplarville, 08- . P. O. Box 755 , Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-4519/(601) 795-6076 jeff@poplarvillefumc.org
* Pugh, George A (): (FE) (W) 11/24/1944. PM 99; D. 99. Suqualena, 91-99; Pachuta, 99. PO Box 63
, Pachuta, MS 39347 (601) 776-6396/(601) 776-6393 gpatpcharge@aol.com
* Puhr, Harold Roger (Frances): (FE) (W) 9/15/1957. 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) 6/7/1943. PM-78, D-78, E-85, FC-85. Retired-08.
Pontotoc Parish (Assoc), 09- . 1415 Pinecrest Dr , Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-7437/(662) 842-7437
jagape96@aol.com
* Quarles, Marvin (Sharon): (PL) (AA) 5/4/1961. Abbeville Charge (Assoc.), 09- . 153 CR 108 ,
Abbeville, MS 38601 /(662) 234-0978
* Quigley, Jason (): (AF) (ME) 1/23/1979. Retired . 19 Ashland Dr , Destrehan, LA 70047 /
* Raborn, Laurie H. (Mike): (PL) (W) . Fayette Community (PL) 07-09; Bude, 09- . PO Box 65 , Bude,
MS 39630 (601) 303-4705/(601) 384-5695 laurie1950@gmail.com
* Ragsdale, Dural R (Jessica Denise): (FE) (W) 10/25/1947. OT-1977; D-1977; E-1979; FC-1979.
Student, Asbury, 74-75; Student, Candler, 75-77; Artesia, 77-80; Mississippi State University Wesley
Foundation, 80-88; Flower Ridge, 88-89; Sumrall-Eminence, 89-95; Gateway, 95-98; Hinds Chapel /
Horn Lake, 98-2000; MS UM Native American Parish, 2000-2001; Macon: First, 2001-04; Vicksburg:
Porters Chapel, 04-. 220 Porter’s Chapel Rd , Vicksburg, MS 39180 (601) 636-2966/(601) 661-9693
drragsdale@earthlink.net
* Raine, Claude (Earlean): (FL) (AA) 3/8/1946. Ruleville Circuit, 95. 902 Stansel Drive , Ruleville,
MS 38771 /(662) 756-4245 revcraine@aol.com
* Raley, Paul L (Barbara): (PL) (W) 10/13/1945. Spring Hill, 82. 6706 Zero Rd , Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 479-6723/(601) 482-3626 paulraley@comcast.net
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* Rambo, Robert Elliott (Susan Marie): (FE) (W) 11/12/1955. PM-1983; D-1983; E-1986; FC-1986.
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- . P.O. Box 1329 , Starkville, MS 39760 (662)
323-0198/(662) 324-6350 bobstkv@bellsouth.net
* Rambo, William T (Merissa): (FL) (W) 3/5/1979. Tupelo: The Orchard (Assoc), 08- . P. O. Box 3216
, Tupelo, MS 38803 (662) 844-3310/(662) 871-6227 will@theorchard.net
* Ranager, Joseph T (Rebecca): (FE) (W) 12/11/1959. 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. 7201
Dunbarton Drive , Horn Lake, TN 38637 (901) 516-8446/ ranagerj@methodisthealth.org
* Randall, Pamela (Alan): (FL) (W) 7/10/1965. Wesley Chapel, 04-07; Sageville, 07- . 9114 Church
Rd , Collinsville, MS 39325 (601) 479-1134/(601) 626-8881 alanrandall@comcast.net
* Randall, Thomas Alan (Pam): (AM) (W) 7/20/1957. Pleasant Hill, 00-06; Collinsville, 06-. 9114
Church Rd , Collinsville, MS 39325 (601) 479-1543/(601) 626-8881 alanrandall@comcast.net
* Rankin, Johnny (): (PL) (AA) 11/20/1960. Elizabeth-Lauderdale: Pleasant Grove, 08- . 1069
Whitestor Rd , Collinsville, MS 39325 (601) 483-7772/(601) 743-4595 johnnyrankin76@yahoo.com
Rankin, Percy (Armetta): (RL) (AA) 10/5/1934. Retired. Rt 1 Box 30B , DeKalb, MS 39328 (601)
743-2223/(601) 743-2223
* Rasberry, Clayton Henderson (Sandra Lynn): (FE) (W) 2/26/1943. PM-Local License-64; D-68; E-70;
FC-70. Barlow Charge, 63-67; Buchanon UMC/ Candler School of Theology, 67-71; Caswell Springs, 7179; 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- . 860 East River Place, Suite 101 , Jackson,
MS 39202 (601) 944-0776/ wjadist@bellsouth.net
Ray, Franklin Wilson (Carolyn Webb): (RE) (W) 10/31/1923. Retired. Moorhead-Sunflower. 03- . 310
Schley Street , Itta Bena, MS 0 (662) 246-5469/(662) 254-9349
* Ray, Glenn Dale (): (FE) (W) . Iowa Conf. 5536 Westwood Dr W , West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515)
986-4036/ revgray@mindspring.com
* Ray, Samuel Andrew (Katherine): (FE) (W) 4/23/1951. 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-. P. O. Box 854 , Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 690-8100/(662) 842-0040 andy@
fumctupelo.com
Read, Fred H Jr (Barbara): (RL) (W) 7/17/1932. Cedar Grove-Sylvarena. 2953 Hwy 18 , Louin, MS
39338 /(601) 764-2363 fnbreadatgridley@bayspringstel.net
* Reece, Ricky Lloyd (Ann (Dr.)): (PL) (W) 5/16/1958. 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) (W) 10/12/1959. 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- . 1965 Johnston Road , Hernando, MS 38632 (662) 429-8055/(662) 429-8856
chreed98@yahoo.com
* Reiff, Joseph T. (): (FE) (W) . Emory and Henry College (Professor), 07- . Emory & Henry College
P.O. Box 947, Emory, VA 0 (276) 944-6784/(276) 628-3740 jtreiff@ehc.edu
Reiff, Lee H (Gerry): (RE) (W) 7/6/1929. Retired. 56 Siler Cir , Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828)
456-6162/(828) 456-6162
* Rester, Thomas Edwin (Audra): (FE) (W) 1/11/1971. 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) (W) 12/30/1953. Itta Bena / Sidon, 97-2000; Durant-WestEmory, 2000-04 ; Coalville, 04. 12298 Shorecrest Rd , Biloxi, MS 39532 (228) 392-5970/(228) 273-0562
shortpastor@gmail.com
Rhea, David E (Frances P): (RE) (W) 6/12/1933. Retired. Benoit-Pace, 98- . 715 Oak Hill Dr , Oxford,
MS 38655 /(662) 234-1789 frhea715@bellsouth.net
* Richardson, Christine Brooking (Kevin): (FE) (W) 8/11/1976. 1136 Hawthorne Drive , McComb,
MS 39648 /(601) 250-0618 chris.b.richardson@gmail.com
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Richardson, James W (Tricia): (FE) (W) 2/6/1951. 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) (W) 1/10/1981. E 06, FC 06. Stokesty Circuit, British Methodist
Church, Darlington District; New Albany: First, 04-07; Birmingham Southern College (Chaplain), 07- .
Box 549107 , Birmingham, AL 35254 (205) 226-4760/ jrichard@bsc.edu
* Richter, Raleigh Fitzgerald (Shirley): (PL) (W) . Belfontaine, 08- . 1091 Cumberland Rd. , Maben,
MS 39750 /(662) 263-8471 lumcpastor@hotmail.com
* Rickman, Linda Aaron (Cary): (FD) (W) 9/28/1941. D-97; FC-97. Jackson: Christ; Brandon: First,
03. 205 Mary Ann Dr , Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 825-5958/(601) 991-3855 lindarfumc@bellsouth.net
* Riddle, Jeffery Earl (Sherell): (PL) (AA) 9/17/1969. Aberdeen: St. Peter. 109 Drake Ave , Aberdeen,
MS 39730 (662) 256-5605/(662) 369-6330 jeffreyriddle@bellsouth.net
* Riley, Donny Ray (Bonnie): (AM) (W) 9/16/1947. PM-96; D-96. Liberty, 89-93; Golden, 9304; Tupelo: St. Mark, 04. 153 Elvis Presley Dr , Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-7463/(662) 842-1245
rile2354@bellsouth.net
Robbins, Charles Alfred (Joann): (RE) (W) 8/3/1933. Retired. Porterville, 99- . 119 Pecan Ave ,
DeKalb, MS 39328 (601) 743-2603/(601) 743-2603 robbinscharles@bellsouth.net
* Robbins, James Richard (Chere): (FE) (W) 9/7/1946. OT-1969; D-1969; E-1972; FC,1972. Student,
Perkins, 69-71; Crenshaw, 71-74; Pleasant Hill, 74-83; Oxford, St. Andrews, 83-86; Cleveland, FirstMerigold, 86-92. Vicksburg, Hawkins, 92-98; Hernando, 98-2001; Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive, 01-04;
Madoison: Parkway Hills, 04. PO Box 1721 , Madison, MS 39130 (601) 856-2733/ richardrobbins@
parkwayhillsumc.org
Roberts, Eddie Frank (Miriam): (RE) (W) 3/9/1921. Retired. 204 Greenfield Drive , Greenwood, MS
38930 /(662) 451-7740 meroberts315@bellsouth.net
* Roberts, Kenneth R (): (DR) (W) 6/11/1935. Retired. 5254 Wayneland Dr , Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 899-5805/(601) 353-9691 rkr@bellsouth.net
Roberts, Lee Paul (): (RL) (W) . Retired. 105 Cedar Hill Ln , Florence, MS 39073 (601) 8456701/(601) 845-6701
* Robertson, Cleavern R (Brenda Dean): (RL) (AA) 4/27/1946. Retired. Mt. Pleasant, 09- . 6663
Presidential Drive , Jackson, MS 39213 /(601) 362-0853
* Robertson, Luther Moloy (Demetria): (FE) (W) 9/25/1955. PE-05; E-08; FC-08; Clara-Providence,
97-04; Longview-Adaton, 04-09; Stonewall, 09- . P.O.Box 174 , Stonewall, MS 39363 (601) 6590320/(601) 659-9603 lutherrobertson@yahoo.com
* Robinson, Bradford Darrell (Denise): (PE) (W) 4/28/1975. PE-07. 1948 Longview Rd , Starkville,
MS 39759 (662) 320-4010/(662) 324-2308 adatonlongview@aol.com
* Robinson, Harold Doyle (Vivian Woodruff): (RE) (W) 8/19/1938. Retired. Vardaman, 08- . 324 S
Jackson , Houston, MS 38851 (662) 456-6336/(662) 456-2276 haroldrobinson062003@yahoo.com
* Robinson, Lindsey R (): (FE) (AA) 10/20/1954. 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) (W) 4/13/1921. Retired. , , /(601) 992-7021
Roebuck, Arthur J (Rosemarie): (RL) (W) 7/9/1929. Retired. 125 Whipporwill Rd , Brandon, MS
39047 /(601) 992-9528
* Roller, Amy Pearson (Paul): (PE) () 2/16/1981. PE-08. Meridian: Central (Assoc), 07- . P O Box 1706
, Meridian, MS 39302 (601) 693-1521/(601) 485-5487
* Roller, Paul Douglas (Amy): (PE) () 7/11/1978. PE-08. Coker’s Chapel, 07-. 1216 66th St , Meridian,
MS 39305 (601) 482-0645/(601) 485-5487 doogieroller@gmail.com
* Rollins, Felix Lloyd (Ann): (FD) (AA) . 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 (615) 838-2887/(703) 333-5260 rollins_lloyd@yahoo.com
* Rooney, Raymond J Jr (Jill Newman): (FE) (W) 7/13/1962. Verona-Palmetto, -05; Tupelo: Wesley, 05.
PO Box 2434 , Tupelo, MS 38803 (662) 842-2377/(662) 841-1114 Rooney82@aol.com
Roseberry, Patricia Kersey (Glenn): (RE) (W) 4/14/1938. Retired. 9239 Laurel Hills S , Olive Branch,
MS 38654 (901) 683-3521/(662) 893-5264 Patglennms1@comcast.net
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* Ross, James L (Bettye L.): (PL) (AA) 2/8/1955. Vaiden: Haven-Martin Grove, 96. 106 Rose Cove ,
Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 623-0220/(662) 227-4586
* Ross, Sally Fran (): (FE) (W) 10/18/1947. PM-1991; D-1991; FC-1993; E-1993. Jackson, Capitol
Street, 91-92; Director, Jackson Metro Ministry, 92-93; Jackson, Grace 93-95; Leave of Absence, 95-97;
Dir., Opportunity House, MS State Hospital, 97-2000; Leave of Absence, 2000-2002; Oakland Heights,
Meridian, 2002-04; Greenville: Grace, 04-05; Leave-Voluntary, 05-07; Lutheran Episcopal Svcs, 07-. PO
Box 23815 , Jackson, MS 0 (601) 352-7125 x106/(601) 856-7172 sfross@lesm.org
* Rowland, Danny Ray (Marilyn Dees): (FE) (W) 2/17/1951. OT-1976; D-1976; E-1978; FC1978. Keownville, 71-75; Student, Candler, 75-77; Golden, 77-79; Louisville, First, Associate, 79-82;
CCOM Staff, 82-85; Baldwyn, 85-89; Pontotoc, First, 89-92. Columbus, Wesley, 92-98; Tupelo District
Superintendent. 98-2003; Starkville: First, 03. PO Box 2585 , Starkville, MS 39760 (662) 3235722/(662) 324-1255 drowland@first-umc.org
Rucker, Israel Lucas (Velma): (RE) (AA) 3/10/1927. Retired. 2541 Elkhorn Dr , Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 755-8931/(404) 241-8961
* Ruff, Garry Evan (Nancy): (FL) (W) 5/25/1947. PM-09. Midway, 04-07; Cedar Lake, 08- . 8 Partridge
Place , Long Beach, MS 39560 (228) 861-4981/(228) 864-1596 revruff@bellsouth.net
* Russell, Donald Lee (Joyce): (FE) (W) 3/28/1946. PM, 91; D, 91; FC, 96; E, 96; Robinsonville, 85-86;
Oxford, South, 86-88; North Georgia Conference, 88-91; St. Stephen, 91-93; Jumpertown, 94-99; Laurel:
Franklin-Gitano, 99-2000; Woodville, 00-01; Minor Memorial, 01-09; Lucedale: First, 09- . P. O. Box 845
, Lucedale, MS 39452 (601) 947-8132/(601) 947-8448 brodon651@bellsouth.net
* Rutherford, Hubert Sr (Mary): (RA) (W) 9/19/1930. Retired. Bethel, 93- . 8091 Okatibbee Dam Rd
, Collinsville, MS 39325 (601) 626-8737/(601) 626-8737
Ryan, Roy H (Doris): (RE) (W) 1/28/1930. Retired. 2800 West Main, LS 107 , Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 620-9926/(662) 620-9926 Ryan3447@aol.com
* Sabin, Paul (Linda): (RE) (W) . Retired. Jackson: St. Luke, 08- . 621 Duling Avenue , Jackson, MS
39216 (601) 362-6381/(601) 856-4609 lsabin28@aol.com
* Sahler, Michael David (Debbie): (FE) (W) 12/5/1955. 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) (W) 2/2/1952. 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): (AM) (W) 4/6/1943. Holcomb (19); Itta Bena, 2000-02;
Shuqualak, 02-05; Bakers Chapel, 05-07; Louise/Silver City, 07- . P O Box 263 , Vaiden, MS 39176
/(662) 836-5800
Samson, Thomas Lionel (): (FE) (W) 6/9/1958. PM-1986; D-1986; E-1989; FC-1989. 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 2002-04; Cockrum-Lewisburg / WF NWCC, 0405; Leave-Incapacity, 05. 39 Elliot St , Meriden, CT 6451 /(203) 237-5923 samson58@peoplepc.com
* Sanders, Todd Andrew (Tammy): (FE) (W) 4/23/1964. PM 99; D 99. Brandon: Crossgates Assoc.,
-2003; Pearl: First, 03-07; Canton: First (Assoc)/Lone Pine/Sharon, 07-. 117 Sunline Drive , Brandon,
MS 39042 (601) 859-4621/(601) 591-2674 toddsanders@firstmethodistcanton.com
* Sanderson, Darrell Wayne (): (AM) (W) 1/30/1955. 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/(662) 568-7645 donkeydarrell@aol.com
* Sanford, Emily Lauren (): (PE) () . PE-08. Jackson: Galloway (Assoc), 08- . 305 N Congress , Jackson,
MS 39201 (601) 353-9691/(601) 949-7992
* Sanford, Eric Christopher (): (PE) () 5/4/1983. PE-07; Hollandale, 07-09; Jackson: Alta Woods, 09- .
109 Alta Woods Blvd , Jackson,, MS 39204 (601) 372-6016/(662) 827-7218 esanfor@gmail.com
Sanford, W H (): (RE) (W) 4/11/1932. Retired. PO Box 152 , Bude, MS 39630 /
74
* Sappington, Larry Keith (Laura): (PL) (W) 5/8/1965. 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
* Saunders, Edward Paul (Angeline): (FE) (W) 10/16/1960. 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- . 105 Russell St , Newton, MS 39345 (601) 683-3756/(601) 683-3472 newtonchurch@bellsouth.net
Scarbrough, Bryan T (Jewell): (RE) (W) 9/21/1931. Retired. 257 CR 167 , Randolph, MS 38864 (662)
414-7111/(662) 414-7111
Scheuerman, Rosemary (): (RD) (W) . Retired. 248 Locust Ln #227 , Madison, MS 39110 /(601)
605-9417
Schott, Patrick Henry (): (RD) (W) 3/26/1943. Retired. 2211 Glendale Ave , Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6213/(601) 584-6213
* Schultz, David (Lynne A): (PL) (W) 9/27/1957. Ceder Bluff, 09- . 2445 Hwy. 47 , West Point, MS
39773 /(662) 494-6440 dgschultz@yahoo.com
Schwake, Ronald Lloyd (Angie): (PE) (W) 10/29/1964. PE-08. Senatobia: First, 03-08, Coy-Stallo, 08- .
108 Coy Church Rd , Preston, MS 39354 (601) 677-3322/(601) 677-9563 ronschwake@gmail.com
* Scott, Brian Francis (Charity D): (FE) (W) 8/24/1969. 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) 3/7/1952. 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) (W) 12/24/1951. Leave-Incapacity, 02. 1612-A
Simpson Hwy 469 , Harrisville, MS 39072 /(601) 847-0285 sebren124@aol.com
* Seefeld, Glenn E (Winna F): (FE) (W) 6/26/1943. PM-1986; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. D.S.
Appointment, Sandersville, 11/82-6/83; Shannon, GA, 6/83-6/86; Long Beach, Christ, 86-89; Byhalia,
89-95; Kosciusko, 95-99; Jackson: Alta Woods, 99-2001; Greenwood: First-Valley Hill, 01. PO Box 1870
, Greenwood, MS 38935 (662) 453-2822/(662) 453-2417 glenn.fumc@att.net
* Sellers, David Carey (Thu Mai): (FE) (W) 12/16/1969. E 05. New Hope-Sweetwater, 03-05;
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 05. 2420 Hardy St , Hattiesburg, Ms 39401 (601) 544-7873/(601) 7889327 revslick@eclergy.net
Shamp, Bernard R (Dorothy): (RA) (W) 8/3/1930. Retired 217 Caledonia Drive , Lafayette, LA 0
/(337) 856-5006 beanie421@bellsouth.net
* Shannon, Jeffrey Stephan (): (FE) (W) 12/15/1960. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Seminary,
Drew, 83-86; Courtland Charge, 86-90; New Hope, 90-96; Morton, 96-2003; Ellisville: First / WF JCJC,
03. PO Box 59 , Ellisville, MS 39437 (601) 477-8776/(601) 477-9339 jshannon201@comcast.net
Sharp, J A (Lorena): (RE) (W) 3/17/1926. Retired. Bonnie Chapel, 92- . 21020 Old River Rd ,
Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 826-5706/(228) 826-5706
* Shavers, James Earl (Shornita): (PL) (AA) 9/26/1958. 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) (W) 7/29/1941. Retired 4824 Stone Park Avenue , Olive
Branch, MS 38654 (662) 000-0000/(662) 000-0000
Sheffield, Thomas R (Ann): (RE) (W) 5/29/1934. Retired. Becker-Greenbrier, 01- . 345 Algoma Rd ,
Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 489-2659/(662) 489-2659
Shell, Bobby Joe (): (RE) () 9/15/1943. Retired . Box 78, Wyre Ln , Kentwood, LA 70444 /
* Shelly, Guss Jenkins (Sarah Ann Powell): (FE) (W) 10/30/1945. OT-1971; D-1971; E-1974; FC-1974.
Eupora Circuit, 65-68; Crawford, 68-70; Douglasville-Bright Star (N. GA), 70-71; Student, Candler, 7173; Longview-Adaton, 73-76; Durant, First, 76-81; Amory, St. Andrews 81-87; Tupelo, St. Luke, 87-93;
District Super¬intendent, Senatobia District, 93-99; Gulfport: First, 99-07; Grenada: First, 07- . 161 S
Line Street , Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 226-3148/(662) 226-1144 guss@fumcgrenada.com
* Shelton, Connie Mitchell (Joey): (FE) (W) 4/3/1964. 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- . 741 Fairview Street , Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 353-9691/(769) 233-8261
75
Shelton, Early Michael (Connie): (PL) (W) 10/8/1950. Lowry Circuit, 97. 21341 Hwy 2 E , Ripley, MS
38663 /(662) 837-3464
* Shelton, John Joseph IV (Connie): (FE) (W) 10/10/1960. 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- . 741 Fairview
Street , Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 353-9691/(769) 233-8261 jshelton@gallowayumc.org
* Shepard, E J (Yvonne): (PL) (AA) 6/4/1959. Morton Circuit, 02-09; Lilian Circuit, 09- . 667 S Little
River Rd , Forest, MS 39074 /(601) 469-5392
* Shepherd, Rickey Lee (Bevelyn Holland): (PL) (W) 12/22/1953. Holcomb, 06-. 1188 Childs Road ,
Holcomb, MS 38940 (662) 809-6104/(662) 226-6104 rshepherd53@gmail.com
* Shock, Roger R (Jan): (FE) (W) 8/21/1961. 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- . PO Box 308 , Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 489-3076/ roger@onecallinc.com
Shows, Glenn (Beth): (PL) (W) 12/21/1950. Soules Chapel, 99-02; Bond, 02-04; Hattiesburg:
Grandview, 04-05; Carson-Goodhope, 05-08; Hickory Grove, 08-09; Bassfield, 09- . PO Box 189 ,
Sumrall, MS 39482 /(601) 758-3943
* Shows, Lester (Janet): (RA) (W) . Retired. 9800 Briarcliff Dr , Moss Point, MS 39562 /(228) 4746345 showmoor34@wmconnect.com
* Shrader, Michelle Marie (): (PE) () 11/4/1971. PE-08. Jackson: Wells Memorial (Assoc), 08- . 2019
Bailey Avenue , Jackson, MS 39213 (601) 353-0658/ mmshrader@yahoo.com
* Shreve, Thomas Martin (Nancy Jo): (RE) (W) 8/10/1932. Retired. Redbone, 04- . 105 Elgin Place ,
Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 638-9455/(601) 708-4054 tomshreve32@yahoo.com
* Shumaker, David Carl (): (PE) () . Starkville: First (Assoc.), 09- . P.O. Box 2585 , Starkville, MS
39760 (662) 323-5722/(662) 323-6706 david@first-umc.org
* Sibley, Judy Powell (Ray): (RL) (W) 11/10/1944. Bro. District Staff, 07-. 307 Hwy 98 W , Kokomo,
MS 39643 (601) 876-0048/(601) 736-8477 jpsibley307@gmail.com
* Simmons, Charles D (Frances): (FE) (W) 6/2/1950. 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. 718 Elm Street , Marks, MS 38646 (662) 326-3681/(662) 3262018 revcds@bellsouth.net
* Sims, Jeffrey Michael (Rebeccca): (PL) () 8/2/1966. Philadelphia Southside - Hope, 08- . 5373
Breckenridge Dr , Meridian, MS 39301 /(601) 693-2248 mbsims@bellsouth.net
* Sims, Kordell (): (PL) () 9/29/1986. Franklin, 08- ; Galilee-Treadwell, 09- . PO Box 671 , Pickens,
MS 39146 /(662) 528-0841 kordsims2000@yahoo.com
* Sisk, William Timothy (Lorie): (FE) (W) 6/30/1971. PM-99; D-99; FE-2001. Walnut Grove /
Harperville, 99-02; Bakers Chapel 2002-2003; Starkville: Aldersgate, 03-07; Amory: St. Andrews, 07- ;
Amory: St Matthews, 07- . P. O. Box 535 , Amory, MS 38821 (662) 256-2301/(662) 315-3145 timsisk@
mac.com
Sissell, Kenneth Ray (Robbie): (RE) (W) 10/17/1925. Retired. 222 N Heard St , Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-6282/(662) 562-6282
* Sizemore-Tandy, Victoria (): (FE) (AA) 7/15/1953. PM-91; D-91; E-93; FC-93. Brandon Bay, 9192; 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. PO Box 220 , Senatobia, MS
38668 (662) 562-5865/(662) 562-6130 senatobiadistric@bellsouth.net
Skelton, George A (Helen): (RE) (W) 4/1/1921. Retired. 8850 W Parkway North , Lauderdale, MS
39335 /(601) 480-0239
* Skelton, George Barry (Pat): (RE) (W) 2/12/1944. Retired. P.O. Box 64 , Lauderdale, MS 39335
(601) 776-5311/(601) 562-6012 gbskelton44@hotmail.com
* Slaughter, David Joe (Deborah): (FE) (W) 2/25/1958. 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) (W) 11/24/1967. Beauregard. 4072 Fair River Dr , Sontag, MS 39665
(601) 835-9278/(601) 833-1329 csmith@kdmc.org
* Smith, Casey Marion Jr (Carol): (FE) (W) 7/12/1951. 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;
76
Treemont, American Family Association, 05. 126 CR 1063 , Plantersville, MS 38862 (662) 844-5036
ext.218/(662) 840-9069
* Smith, Charles Edward (Louise): (RE) (W) 12/9/1935. Retired. 1021 Morgan Dr , New Albany, MS
38652 /(662) 534-2447 csmith1021@ms.metrocast.net
* Smith, Deanna (): (PE) (W) 12/20/1948. PE-07; 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 0 (662) 827-2918/(662) 827-7218 desmith49@live.com
Smith, Earnest A (Milverta): (RE) (AA) 8/25/1913. Retired. PO Box 487 , Hernando, MS 38632
/(662) 429-5601
* Smith, Elbert Lavon (Mary): (PL) (Other) 1/6/1952. Providence, 02-06; Providence/Sand Hill, 06-.
946 Chicora State Line Rd , State Line, MS 39362 /(601) 648-2574 ellasmi@yahoo.com
Smith, Jack Stigler Jr (Sally): (RE) (W) 6/18/1935. Retired. 490 Robin Rd , Grenada, MS 38901 (662)
226-1122/(662) 226-1122 jacksmith3542@yahoo.com
Smith, James Thomas (Jo Ann): (RE) (W) 1/21/1937. Retired. 3721 Hwy 305 N , Olive Branch, MS
38654 /(662) 890-7232
* Smith, Jody L (Paula): (PL) (W) 9/15/1971. Wayne County Circuit, 01-06; Salem, 06-. 171 Old River
Rd , Waynesboro, MS 39367 /(601) 735-1003 jpandcsmith1@aol.com
* Smith, Maurice (): (PL) (AA) . PM-09. Pontotoc Parish, 07- . 1306 Wilson Street , Tupelo, MS 38804
/(662) 844-6021 drmoe200@comcast.net
* Smith, Phillip (Marie): (RL) (W) 1/9/1940. Retired. 5684 Vally Rd , Meridian, MS 39307 /(601)
693-3971 MarthaMarie05@yahoo.com
Smith, Ramon Frashawn (Gabrielle): (PE) (AA) 1/7/1980. PE 08. SMU-Perkins, Dallas (Student),
08- . , , /
* Smith, Rodney A (Jeanette): (RA) (W) 5/9/1941. Retired. Mount Olive (Jones County), 06-07;
Moselle, 07-. 1203 Moselle Rd , Moselle, MS 39459 /(601) 582-2379 rodsmith@bellsouth.net
* Sorrell, Thomas W (Margaret K): (FE) (W) 6/13/1948. 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, 7780; 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
* Sowell, Grady (): (RA) (W) 9/10/1928. Retired. 11315 W. Peoria Ave. Apt K-6 , Youngtown, AZ
85363 /(623) 374-4348 GradySowell@q.com
* Sparks, Stephen Lawrence (Holly): (FE) (W) 8/24/1971. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Tupelo: First, 05-06;
Gateway, 06-. 16020 S. Swan Rd. , Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 832-0135/(228) 832-3479
Sparks, William Don (Carolyn): (RE) (W) 1/27/1943. Retired . 7586 HWY 363 , Mantachie, MS 38855
/(662) 282-4066 ds0256@nexband.com
* Speed, Daniel Glen (Mary Margaret): (FE) (W) 10/5/1962. 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-. 512 Brookhaven St. , Monticello, MS
39654 (601) 587-2987/(601) 587-2350 speed@cableone.net
* Speegle, Jonathan (Lynn): (FL) (W) . Columbus: Central, 09- . 1123 College Street , Columbus, MS
39701 (662) 328-7895/(662) 327-6130 jonathan_speegle@baylor.edu
Spencer, Edwin Jr (Gladys): (RE) (W) 11/20/1920. Retired. 500 Linden St , New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 538-6944/(662) 538-6944
* Staggs, John Howard (Lou Ann): (FE) (W) 3/8/1953. OT-1977; D-1977; E-1980; FC-1980. Student,
Asbury, 77-79; Ashland, 79-80; Associate, Tupelo, First, 80-81; Student, Drew, 82-84; Ruleville, 84-88;
Minor Memorial, 88-94; Eupora, 94-2000; Disability, 2000-2001; Oxford: St. Andrews-Abbeville, 20012003; Aberdeen: First, 03-07; Incapacity Leave, 07-;. 1146 CR 135 E, L-5 , New Albany, MS 38652
/(662) 538-6042 merton@netdoor.com
* Staggs, Lou Ann (John): (deaconess) (W) 09/23/55. Program Director, New Albany Dist. 1146 CR 135
East, L-5, New Albany, MS 38652, (662) 534-7733/(662) 538-6042 merton@netdoor.com
77
* Stallings, Tyrone Michael Sr. (Edith): (FL) (AA) 7/20/1953. 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) 6/1/1975. PE 06; E-09, FC-09. Wesley Fdn. (Dir.) Alcorn
Univ., 06-. PO Box 496 , Lorman, MS 39096 (601) 877-9959/(601) 786-7623 wesleyf@bellsouth.net
Stanford, Larry Shane (Pokey): (FE) (W) 9/12/1970. PM 94; D 94; FC 96; E 96. Justice Heights, 9092; 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- . 85 Holly Trail , Petal, MS 39465 (601) 582-5557/(601) 583-9216 lsstanford2003@
yahoo.com
Stanford, Reid (): (PD) (W) 7/20/1964. PD-04. Getwell Road, 04-06. , , /(662) 349-6958
Stanley, Ronald A. (Marcia Jane): (FE) (W) 7/2/1946. PM-1976; D-1973; E-1980; FC-1980. Vossburg
Charge, 71-73; Ovett Charge, 73-75; Seminary, Duke Divinity School/Morris Chapel Charge (NC), 7579; Star-Monterey Charge, 79-80; Laurel, Kingston, 6/80-8/80; Sandersville, 8/80-10/80; Chaplain, U.S.
Navy, 10/80-11/83; Lake Charge, 11/83- 6/84; Adams UMC, 84-86; Richton, 86-87; Escatawpa, 87-90.;
Woodville, 90-97; Gautier: First, 9708; Quitman: First-Shubuta, 08- . P O Box 137 , Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-2637/(601) 776-3161 fumcquitman@gmail.com
Stauddy, James Robert (Scottie): (RA) (W) 8/4/1940. Retired. PO Box 174 , Holcomb, MS 38940
/(662) 226-2298 jstauddy@yahoo.com
* Stephenson, Tommy (Lorraine): (FL) (W) 8/19/1950. Rials Creek, 01-06; Charleston – Tippo, 07- .
POB 159 , Charleston, MS 38921 (662) 647-8736/(662) 647-8744 firstunitedme384@bellsouth.net
* Stepney, Godfrey (Bobbie Jean): (PL) (AA) . Fayette-Natchez Ct. 2000-04; Walthall Parish, 04------;
Hattiesburg: Bently Chapel-St. John, 06-. 635 E Marion School Rd , Columbia, MS 39429 (601) 7361611/(601) 736-1611 step5preach@aol.com
* Stewart, Mary Caroline (): (FE) (W) 10/6/1959. 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; Wesson: Decell Memorial, 08- ;
Brookhaven District Staff, 09- . 1070 Beech Street , Wesson, MS 39191 (601) 643-2749/(601) 643-0019
decellmemorialun@bellsouth.net
Stockett, Richard Carrington III (Mechelle): (FE) (W) 7/8/1962. 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 (Jennifer): (PE) (W) 11/17/1966. PE-07; Tremont, 05. PO Box 86 ,
Tremont, MS 38876 (662) 652-3562/(662) 652-3562 enjs06@yahoo.com
* Stoddard, Andrew Thomas (Holly): (FE) (W) 4/18/1976. E 06, FC 06. Boyle-Litton-Linn, 99-04;
Coy-Stallo, 04-07; Ripley: First, 07- . 114 Forrest Gate Cir , Ripley, MS 38663 (662) 837-7183/(662)
837-4953 andy@eclergy.net
Stoglin, Richmond E (): (FE) (AA) 1/4/1957. 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) (W) 11/10/1946. Retired. 1132 Clubhouse Drive , Wiggins, MS
39577 /(601) 928-3915 lns2003@mchsi.com
* Stone, Joseph Lex Sr (Rose): (PL) (AA) 8/11/1939. Ripley: Moses Chapel, 03- . 1125 Old Hwy 7 S ,
Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-2329/(662) 252-5553 jstone@hssd.k12.ms.us
* Stonestreet, Billy Ray (Madeline): (FE) (W) 12/12/1947. 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
Story, Henry Gray (Jeanette): (RE) (W) 1/1/1933. Retired. 31 CR 110 , Corinth, MS 38834 (662)
286-0000/(662) 286-3411
Strange, William A (Hilda): (RE) (W) 11/23/1928. Retired. PO Box 235 , Fulton, MS 38843 (662)
862-4573/(662) 862-4573
78
* Sudduth, John W Jr (Karen): (FE) (W) 10/19/1956. 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. PO Box 213 , Olive Branch, MS 38654 (662) 895-2279/(662) 895-5146
john@mapleschurch.org
* Sutphin, Cary Lee (Sylvia): (PL) (W) 11/9/1951. Bellfontaine, 06-08, Palestine, 08- . 101 Maid
Marian , Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 494-3640/(662) 323-5628 cls1@msstate.edu
* Sutphin, Felix Asa (): (RE) (W) 12/25/1918. Retired. 1838 Cottage Ln , Meridian, MS 39305 /(601)
485-6224
Swain, Charles Eldred (Ruby): (RE) (W) 6/10/1921. Retired. 10600 Hwy 488 , Carthage, MS 39051
/(601) 656-5419
* Switzer, Jeffery Lee (Cindy M): (FE) (W) 9/27/1968. PM-95; D-95; FC-97; E-97. 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@senatobisfumc.org
Tanksley, Perry (Suzanne): (RE) (W) 9/15/1928. Retired. 1501 Arlington , Clinton, MS 39056 (601)
922-6907/(601) 924-7966
Tanner, Benton Curtis (Doris Shumaker): (PL) (AA) 12/13/1960. Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion.
549 Waterworks Road , Eupora, MS 39744 /(662) 258-8580 bentontanner1@bellsouth.net
* Tashiro, Paul Yukio (Eiko): (FE) (AS) . Wesley Biblical Seminary, 06-08; Tupelo: New Church Start,
08- 6007 Lake Trace Cir , Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 366-8880 132/(601) 956-4453 ptashiro@aol.com
* Tate, John Hugh (Linda): (FE) (W) 6/18/1975. 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
* Taylor, Barbara (Chris): (PL) (W) 11/11/1958. Conway. 129 Stratford Dr , Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 906-4679/(601) 825-8181 mawbear@bellsouth.net
Taylor, Bruce Lynn (Susan Johnson): (FE) (W) 3/11/1952. 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
FDN-ECCC, 09- . P. O. Box 236 , Decatur, MS 39327 (601) 635-3219/(601) 635-2729 revbtaylor@
gmail.com
Taylor, David Wayne (Mary Ann): (RL) (W) 5/31/1945. Retired. P.O. Box 699 , Stonewall, MS 39363
/(601) 659-4672 revtaylor73@gmail.com
* Taylor, James Howard III (Anna): (FE) (W) 2/2/1978. 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) (W) 1/5/1956. 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. 126 Woodhaven Dr. , Natchez,
MS 39120 (601) 442-3795/(662) 423-9253 jspastor@bellsouth.net
* Thomas, G Sapada (Amy): (PL) (AA) . Corinth: Mt. Moriah, 04. 4261 CR 301 , Tiplersville, MS
38674 (662) 587-3311/(662) 993-8709 sapadat@ripleycable.com
Thomas, Glenn Eugene (): (FD) (W) 8/17/1961. Jackson: St. Marks, 94-98; Vicksburg: Crawford Street
Associate, 98-2003; Clinton First Associate 2003-; Clinton: First, 03-05; Leave-Voluntary, 05. 721 N.
State Street, Apt 6C , Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 984-6170/
* Thomas, Ronald D (Ann): (FL) (W) 6/7/1947. Louisville West, 03-05; Columbos: Broadacres, 05. P.
O. Box 9552 , Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 328-8955/(662) 327-8434 ronannt@yahoo.com
* Thomas, Sandra Lynn Perkins (): (FD) (W) 11/11/1960. Jackson: St. Mark’s, 94. 400 Grants Ferry Rd
, Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 992-2131/(601) 992-5742 sandra@saintmarksum.org
* Thomas, Terry (Della): (PL) (AA) 9/28/1957. New Hope Memorial, 04- . 67 Thomas Ln , Columbia,
MS 39429 (601) 932-5017/(601) 736-6086 della_or_terry@yahoo.com
* Thompson, Edward Truman (Linda): (FE) (W) 6/8/1945. PM-98; D-98; E-2000; FC-2000.
Independence, 98-2002; Holly Springs: First, 02-05; Shannon, 05. PO Box 1 , Shannon, MS 38868 (662)
767-3317/(662) 767-3721 shannonunitedmet@bellsouth.net
* Thompson, Gary Dwayne (Robin Jane): (FE) (W) 12/23/1948. PM-84; D-84; E-86; FC-86. Shaeffer’s
Chapel, 82-83; Hinds Chapel-Eudora, 83-86; Associate, Columbus, First, 86-89; Cleveland, St. LukeShipman’s Chapel, 89-91; Jackson, Capitol Street, 91-.94; Jackson, Leavell Woods, 94-97; Raymond/
79
Learned, 97-03; Biloxi: First, 03-09; Minor Memorial, 09- . 6120 Goodman Road West , Walls, MS 38680
(662) 781-1333/(662) 781-2888 drgaryt@gmail.com
* Thompson, Ray Patrick (Patti Ann): (FE) (W) 7/2/1959. PM-93; D-93; FC-97; E-97. Burns, 9192; 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/ Gulfportt: Ramsey Memorial, 08- .
2608 Brookside Cv , Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 863-4320/(228) 297-7288 rpthompson@cableone.net
* Thompson, Timothy Charles Sr (Betty): (FE) (AA) 10/21/1959. PM-92; D-92; FC-95; E-95. New
Fork, 87-90; Hopewell (North Georgia Conference), 91 - 93; Itta Bena-Samuel/Wesley Director, MVSU,
93-02; Meridian: Haven Chapel / Meridian: St Paul, 02-06; Meridian District, 06-. 6210 Highway 39
North , Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-6221/(601) 696-9173 tim@meridianumc.org
Thomson, Kimbrell A (Nancy H): (RL) (W) 7/19/1930. Retired. 101 Short St , Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 578-3274/(662) 578-3274 kanancy@bellsouth.net
* Thornhill, Robert W. (June): (FL) (W) 11/14/1948. Mentorum, 02- . 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) (W) 7/27/1927. 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 jimjean1@bellsouth.net
Threadgill, Oma Jean (Jim): (RL) (W) 11/17/1933. 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) 258-7072
jimjean1@bellsouth.net
* Tickell, Mary Lou (Bob): (RE) (W) 3/4/1937. Retired. Corinth: Box Chapel, 08- . 1306 N.Pearl St.
, Iuka, MS 38852 /
* Tillman, Charles J D (): (RE) (AA) 6/11/1939. Retired. 2575 Bedford-Tillman Rd , Roxie, MS 39661
(601) 384-5996/(601) 384-8330 tillmanrealestate@ftcweb.net
Tillman, Harmon E Jr (Nona K): (RE) (W) 12/20/1928. Retired. PO Box 109 , Winona, MS 38967
/(662) 283-5081 nonainwinona@duckwood.net
* Tillman, Richard Andre (Latonia): (PL) (AA) 4/7/1971. Mt Pleasant-Adams, 96. PO Box 264 ,
Hazlehurst, MS 39083 (601) 894-4438/(601) 894-4438 true2god04@yahoo.com
* Tillman, Stephen E (Marion): (RL) (W) 9/6/1941. Retired 09. Gitano, 09- . 2880 Hwy 29N , Soso,
MS 39480 /(601) 729-2786 stevetillman@hotmail.com
* Tohill, Charles Brownie Sr (Irene): (RL) (W) 12/11/1934. Retired. Hickory Flat, 99. 1123 CR 246 ,
New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-8114/(662) 534-8114 brownietoh@aol.com
* Tollison, Jeffrey (Lacy Rae): (PL) () 11/17/1970. Boyle - Lynn, 09- . 1003 Azalea Drive , Indianola,
MS 38751 (662) 887-3557/(662) 887-5898 jeffmtollison@bellsouth.net
* Toney, Gerald Hobson (Irene Elizabeth): (RE) (W) 5/1/1933. Retired. 132 Easthaven Drive ,
Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 260-8603/(601) 260-8603 hoptoney@bellsouth.net
* Tonkel, Dennie Keith (Pat): (RE) (W) 1/15/1936. Retired. 2019 Bailey Ave , Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 353-0658/(601) 981-9867 keithtonkel@wellschurch.org
* Townsend, Dorothy Jean (): (RD) (AA) 6/7/1937. Retired. 906 N Madison , Tupelo, MS 38804
/(662) 842-8622 dotjean7@msn.com
Townsend, James A (Bonnie): (RE) (AA) 4/20/1919. Retired. 258 Dogwood Lane , Batesville, MS
38606 /(662) 563-1918
* Trantham, Kevin Marcus (): (FE) (W) 11/9/1971. 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- . P O Box 365 , Centreville, MS 39631 / centrevilleumc@att.net
Travelbee, John D III (): (AM) (W) . Retired. 304 N Main St , Columbia City, IN 46725 /(219) 2441800
* Travis, Annie Louise (Jimmie): (PE) (AA) 12/2/1947. PE-07; Vicksburg: Clark/Lynch, 2000-02;
Clinton Circuit, 02-05, Clinton: Seven Springs, 05-06; Waynesboro Circuit, 06-08; Brookhaven: Kynett,
08- . 5348 Cedar Park Dr , Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 506-7022/(601) 823-3733 annietravis1@comcast.
net
* Triplett, Calvin Kareem (): (PL) (AA) 5/19/1974. Wesley Chapel, 08- . 471 CR 52834 , Heidelberg,
MS 39439 /(601) 787-3095 calvintriplett@aol.com
80
* Truett, Jonathan Corey (): (PL) () . Tupelo: First (Youth), 09- . P. O. Box 854 , Tupelo, MS 38802
(662) 690-8100/ corey@fumctupelo.com
* Tubby, Daniel Lee (Sybil): (PL) (NA) 3/27/1957. MS UM Choctaw Mission. P O Box 272 ,
Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 389-6343/(601) 656-9911
Tucker, John Thomas (Pamela Ann): (FE) (W) 2/1/1949. 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
* Twiner, James Colon (Patsy): (FE) (W) 9/1/1942. PM-83; D-77; E-85; FC-85. Vicksburg, Bradley’s
Chapel, 72-78; Ellisville, Mt. Zion-Hebron, 78-82; Seminary, Candler School of Theology/Sardis UMC
(Buford, GA), 82-86; Meadville, 86-90. Kreole, 90-93; Water Valley, First, 93-97; Meridian, Pop¬lar
Springs, 97-2001; Brandon: Crossgates, 2001-2003; Indianola: First, 03-05; Indianola: First, Shaw, 05-07;
Pascagoula: First, 07-. P. O. Box 371 , Pascagoula, MS 39568 (228) 762-5222/(228) 769-0314 jtwiner@
fumcpascagoula.org
* Twiner, Patricia Ward (James C): (AM) (W) 8/5/1942. Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive Associate,
6/98-11/98; Meridian: New Covenant – 11/98-2001; Drakes (Brandon) 2001-2003; Indianola: Christ,
03-07, Midway, 07- . 9814 Old Stage Road , Moss Point, MS 39562 (228) 475-1961/(228) 769-0314
* Tyndall, Edward A (Carolyn): (RL) (W) 11/12/1934. Retired. Pascagoula: Faith. 13717 Hwy 57 ,
Vancleave, MS 39565 /(228) 826-5957 revdoc12@bellsouth.net
* Tyson, Carolyn A (): (DR) (W) . Retired. PO Box 5037 , Holly Springs, MS 38634 /(662) 252-7525
clatyson@qmail.com
* Upshaw, David Ronald Jr (Nancy-Anne): (FL) (W) . Jackson: Christ Associate, 06-; 6000 Old Canton
Rd , Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 914-7109/(601) 856-0944 dupshaw@christunitedjxn.org
* Upshaw, Harrison F III (Carey P): (RL) (W) 12/6/1937. Retired. Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel, 06-. 22515
HWY 45 N , Aberdeen, MS 39730 (662) 256-9998/(662) 256-9998 hfu3rd@yahoo.com
* Van Every, Eugene Applewhite (Paula): (FD) (W) 2/18/1950. D-97; FC-97. Greenwood, First, 8588; 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) (W) 9/13/1950. PM-95; D-95; FC-97; E-97. Hebron, 88-90; West
Haven/Weaver, 90-94; luka, West, 94-00; Oak Grove, 00-02; Safe Harbor, 02-07; Pascagoula: Eastlawn,
07- . 2502 Ingalls Avenue , Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228) 762-2364/(228) 762-5765
* Varnado, Earnestine: (deaconess) Parish Nurse/ Church and Community Worker, St. Andrew’s
Mission. 986 N. Cherry St., Magnolia, MS 39652 (601) 250-5230/(601) 783-3756
* Veasley, Mary Ann (): (PL) (AA) . Ailesville Charge, 09- . 6071 Attala Rd. 2247 , Kosciusko, MS
39090 /(601) 479-5841 maveasle@bellsouth.net
* Vinson, Stephen Lee (Vicki): (FE) (W) 8/22/1954. MS Meth. Senior Services, 07- . P. O. Box 1567 ,
Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 844-8977 x207/(662) 842-8209
* Waddell, Charles E (Kathy): (FE) (W) 5/1/1954. 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-. PO Box 494 , Prentiss, MS 39474 (601) 792-4956/(601) 792-4966 cewchuck@aol.
com
* Wages, Cecil Jerry (Kay): (PL) (W) 11/28/1938. Tutwiller Parish / Webb-Sumner. 103 Acorn Ln ,
Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 563-5860/(662) 563-5860 wageskc@yahoo.com
Waits, James Leggett (Fentress): (RE) (W) 12/11/1935. Retired. , , /(404) 378-5999
* Walker, Edgar (Jan): (DM) (W) . Hattiesburg: Main St. (diaconal), 88- . PO Box 1009 , Hattiesburg,
MS 39403 (601) 582-5557/(601) 261-9163
* Walker, Marjorie (): (FE) (AA) 4/12/1960. PM-90; D-86; E-90; FC-90. Student, Gammon Seminary,
84-87; Jackson, Aldersgate, 87-89; Kynett/ Pilgrim 89-91. Lampton-New Zion, 91-93; PascagoulaGautier, 93-95; Wesley¬Barlow, 95-96; Maxwell AFB, 96-99; VA Medical Center, 99-2000; Waynesboro
81
Circuit, 2000-2002; Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel / WF MVSU, 02. PO Box 612 , Itta Bena, MS 38941
/(662) 254-7109 shalommwalker4@yahoo.com
Walker, Rogers (): (RE) (AA) 2/3/1920. Retired. PO Box 1591 , Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 8441091/(662) 844-1091
Wallace, Albert Therman (Dorothey Lee): (RL) (AA) 11/10/1933. Retired. Forrest Hills Nursing
Center 927 Cooper Road, Jackson, MS 39212 /(601) 372-0141
* Wallace, James L (Sally): (FL) (W) 6/23/1948. Tishomingo: First, 04-05; Wheeler-Meadow Creek,
05-06; Pisgah, 06-. 4192 Magnolia-Pisgah Rd , Summit, MS 39666 (601) 684-1140/(601) 684-1140
lwal@cableone.net
Wallace, Jonathan Darrell (): (PE) (W) . PE-07; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights (Asoc), 07- . 2420 Hardy
St , Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 544-7873/ parkwayjwallace@yahoo.com
* Wallace, Raiford Payne Jr (Gatha): (RE) (W) 7/14/1937. Retired. P.O. Box 26 , Baldwyn, MS 38824
/(662) 365-5104 raiford@peoplepc.com
Wallace, William Lynn Jr (Ida): (RE) (W) 10/21/1921. Retired. 405 Manchester , New Albany, MS
38652 (662) 534-5972/(662) 534-5972
* Walley, C Nelson (Evelyn): (RE) (W) 4/2/1926. Hebron. 217 Methodist Blvd Apt 261 , Hattiesburg,
MS 39402 /(601) 261-9902
* Walter, Donald E (Patricia): (RE) (W) 10/12/1928. Retired. 916 Woodbridge Cr , Dilworth, MN
56529 /(218) 287-5370 donpatd98@cableone.net
* Ward, Charles Patrick (Sarah): (FL) (W) 5/5/1982. Oxford: The Orchard, 07- . 106 Shelbi Pl ,
Oxford, MS 38655 /(662) 255-8585 theorchardoxford@gmail.com
Ward, Eddie Eugene (Emma Sue): (PL) (AA) 5/26/1954. 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) 1/24/1960. Lambert Circuit, 97-2003; Trinity, 03 POB
1281 , University, MS 38677 (662) 915-7464/(662) 234-3016 egillom@olemiss.edu
* Ware, Clint Edward (Cheri Ann): (FE) (W) 5/22/1971. FC-02. Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge,
2000-2003; Hattiesburg: Main Street, 03-06; Avon-Glen Allen, 06-08; Clinton: First (Assoc), 08- . 100
Mt Salus Road , Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-6671/
Warren, Aleda (): (RL) (W) 10/30/1937. Retired. 298 Burton Rd , Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662)
564-1970/(662) 564-1970
* Warren, Gilman DeWayne (Carol Diann): (FE) (W) 12/30/1968. PE 06; E-09, FC-09. North BendNew Hope, 00-08/31/04; US Army, 09/01/03-12/21/04; Noxapator, 05-08; Shuqualak-Macedonia, 08- . P.
O. Box 41 , Shuqualak, MS 39361 (662) 793-4757/(662) 793-4782 kchsht11@hotmail.com
Wash, Charles Sr (Alice): (RL) (AA) 7/10/1939. Retired. , , (601) 659-0338/(601) 693-0495 twash@
progpl.com
* Washburn, Sammy Joe (Linda): (AM) (W) 7/31/1950. Tippah Circuit, 86-89, Smithville 89-2001;
Mooreville, 01. PO Box 130 , Mooreville, MS 38857 (662) 840-3600/(662) 844-6293 sjw144@gmail.
com
Wasson, Lockett Alton (Marcia): (RE) (W) 1/1/1911. Retired. 715 S Natchez St , Kosciusko, MS 39090
(662) 289-2869/(662) 289-2869
Watkins, William Warren (Meta): (RE) (W) 7/16/1927. Retired. PO Box 820307 , Vicksburg, MS
39182 /(601) 638-4194
* Watson, Douglas Monroe (Diane Lynn): (FE) (W) 12/7/1966. 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, 09- . 404 Briars Bend , Brandon, MS
39042 /(601) 842-7599 dwatson631@comcast.net
* Watson, Todd Owen (): (FE) (W) 3/24/1965. 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) 3530658/(601) 942-3690 toddwatson@wellschurch.org
* Watts, Everette Ray (Marie): (RE) (W) 2/3/1926. Retired. Jackson: Emmanuel, 91- . 401 Garden Park
Cove , Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 372-9424/(769) 251-0359 mwatts3939@aol.com
* Wax, Benjamin (Hilda Marie): (FE) (AA) 12/7/1942. 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
82
Way, Joseph C (Ruth): (RE) (W) 6/24/1934. Retired. 3315 Parker Dr , Georgetown, TX 78628 /(512)
869-6507 jandrway@suddenlink.net
* Weaver, Betty (Phillips): (FL) (W) 7/18/1948. Gulfport: Trinity assoc., 06- 5007 Lawson Avenue ,
Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 863-2717/(228) 875-1163 bweaver@trinityumc.com
Webb, John Thomas (Grace): (RL) (W) 10/12/1928. Retired. PO Box 615 , Aarcadia, IN 46030 /
* Webb, Robert Steven (): (FL) (W) 4/3/1966. Mount Olive (Jones County) / Ovett, 02-05; Wayne
Haven, 05-07; Williamsburg, 07-. 220 Yates Rd , Collins, MS 39428 (601) 765-3100/(601) 765-8741
rowebb16@bellsouth.net
* Webster, Carolyn Fulgham (H Wayne): (FD) (W) 9/27/1949. D-97; FC-97. Vicksburg: Crawford
Street, 97-2000; Edwards St. Fellowship, 2000-2003; Faith Junction, 03-05; Sartinville, 05-08; Summit,
08- . PO Box 398 , Summit, MS 39666 (601) 876-0048/(601) 876-0048 carolynwebster@rocketmail.
com
* Webster, H Wayne (Carolyn Fulgham): (FE) (W) 5/2/1949. 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- . PO Box 358 , Brookhaven, MS 39602 (601)
833-3519/(601) 833-2429 brofumc@bellsouth.net
* Wells, Richard C (Charlene M): (PL) (W) 4/20/1954. Tishamingo Charge, 05-06; Hopewell-Indian
Springs, 06-. 1121 CR 339 , Falkner, MS 38629 (662) 993-8708/(601) 262-5418 wellsfalkner@yahoo.
com
* Whatley, Milton Thomas (Cindy): (FE) (W) 10/9/1954. 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- . POB 147 , Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-1439/ whynot187@
yahoo.com
* White, Creighton Delon (Catrina): (PE) (W) 3/21/1963. PE-08. Pelahatchie-Gulde, 99-04; New
Albany: Calvary, 04. 318 Tate Ave , New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-5144/(662) 534-5298 cdwhite_
39145@yahoo.com
* White, David Franklin (): (FE) (W) 7/31/1955. Leave-Voluntary; Candler, 05. 314 Lakeside Dr ,
Brandon, MS 39042 /
* White, Gilbert Edwin (Sharon Elizabeth Sweet): (FE) (W) . PE-2004: E-2007; FC-2007; Americus
Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem. 1172 River Rd , Lucedale, MS 39452 (601) 947-7888/(601) 947-4558
* White, Harold Claude (Donna): (FE) (W) 11/19/1951. 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- .
1635 Cleary Rd , Florence, MS 39073 (601) 856-9581/(601) 932-8849 crispycritter_65@hotmail.com
White, Kenneth Leon (Kim): (PL) (W) 3/8/1965. 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) (W) 1/2/1955. 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. PO Box 278 , Wiggins, MS 39577 (601) 928-4880/(601)
928-4600 firstunitedmetho@bellsouth.net
* White, Victoria Leigh (): (FE) (W) 2/16/1958. 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, 0507; Greenwood District, 07- . 102 East Claiborne Suite D , Greenwood, MS 38930 (662) 453-0878/(662)
453-5430 wviwht@aol.com
Whited, Linda Robinson (Jim): (FD) (W) 2/25/1948. D-97; FC-97. Cleveland, First, 79-8/81; North
MS CCOM, 9/81-1/87; General Bd of Discipleship, 87. 548 McMurray Drive , Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 749-6414/(615) 833-5034 whiteds2@comcast.net
* Whitehurst, Martin Dwain (Carolyn): (FE) (W) 10/10/1948. PM-1993; D-1993; FC-1997; E-1997.
Walnut, 91-96; Wheeler/Meadow Creek, 96-2000; Iuka: South, 00-07; Carolina-Pisgah, 07- . 2001 Ninth
St. , Booneville, MS 38829 / dwhitehc@ms.metrocast.net
* Whiteside, Hugh Smith (Vivian): (RE) (W) 1/12/1918. Retired. 947 Church (South) , Louisville,
MS 39339 /(662) 773-6115
83
* Whiteside, Robert E (Sallie): (RE) (W) 10/15/1939. Retired. Macon:First, 09- . P. O. Box 162 ,
Macon, MS 39341 (662) 726-5590/(662) 323-6154 bobnsallie@bellsouth.net
Whitley, Clifton Reive Jr (Zetta): (RE) (AA) 4/12/1933. Retired. 20385 Egypt Rd , Aberdeen, MS
39730 (662) 369-4581/(662) 369-4581
Whitlock, Mont Dale (Annette): (RE) (W) 10/17/1935. Retired. 4488 Union Ave. , Nettleton, MS
38858 (662) 963-3850/(662) 963-3850 dalewhitlock@bellsouth.net
Whitt, Sue Yeager (Jerry): (RE) (W) 7/18/1943. Retired. 355 Alexander St. , Memphis, TN 38111 /
suewhitt64@comcast.net
Wicker, William H (): (RE) (W) 1/11/1930. Retired. 18 Nancy Ln , Hattiesburg, MS 39401 /(601)
408-2774
* Wilburn, Danny (Sandra (Sandy)): (FL) (W) 3/18/1967. Beldon, 06- P. O. Box 66 , Belden, MS
38826 (662) 840-6900/(662) 840-6900 wilburn1@bellsouth.net
* Wilburn, Rex Alan (Pam): (FE) (W) 4/11/1962. PM 96; D 96; FC-99; E-99. Salem/Union Hill, 972001; Bruce, 01. PO Box 429 , Bruce, MS 38915 (662) 983-2418/(662) 983-2417 fumc-bruce@tycom.
net
Wildmon, Donald E (Lynda): (RE) (W) 1/18/1938. Retired. 1208 Zentwood Rd , Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 844-5036/(662) 844-4677
Wilkerson, Jesse Glen (Claire): (RE) (W) 11/5/1941. Retired. 78 Whispering Pines Drive , Waynesville,
NC 28786 /(828) 456-2063
* Wilkerson, William Henry (Ashley): (FE) (W) 5/24/1977. 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) (W) 9/15/1938. Retired. Barton, 03. 8734 Windersgate , Olive
Branch, MS 38654 (662) 890-5650/(662) 890-5650
* Wilkinson, Larry Davis Sr (Elizabeth): (AM) (W) 10/15/1948. Lauderdale. 967 Bonita Dr , Meridian,
MS 39301 (601) 679-8806/(601) 485-4264 daveywilk@comcast.net
* Williams, Ada Clay (): (PE) (AA) 12/7/1949. PE-06; Oktibbeha-Clay Parish, 03-06; Winona:
Haven-Carrolton:Vincent, 06-. 302 Allen Circle , Winona, MS 38967 (662) 283-4864/(662) 283-6229
acwms1949@yahoo.com
* Williams, Donald Boyd (Jorene Stribling): (RE) (W) 2/27/1936. Retired. 250 Pimlico Dr , Brandon,
MS 39042 /(601) 824-3509 jorenedon@comcast.net
Williams, J Ron (Betty Buskirk): (RE) (W) 5/10/1937. Retired. 612 Meadowlane Dr , Aberdeen, MS
39730 (662) 319-6597/(662) 319-6597 r_bwms@ms.metrocast.net
Williams, Jack (Vetrice): (RE) (W) 1/8/1923. Retired. 2202 Weston Dr , Corinth, MS 38834 (662)
286-2751/(662) 286-2751 williamsj51@bellsouth.net
Williams, James Alexander Jr (Betty Bell): (RE) (W) 6/25/1947. Retired. 1573 Dupont Harts Chapel
Rd , Poplarville, MS 39470 /(601) 403-9797
* Williams, Leslie Keith (Beverly Murphy): (FE) (W) 1/22/1961. 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- . P O Box
148 , Myrtle, MS 38650 (662) 988-2516/(662) 988-2237 lkw1us@yahoo.com
* Williams, Martha Marie Coffee (): (FE) (AA) 11/24/1951. 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- . 1210 28th Avenue , Meridian, MS 39301 /(601) 483-2032
* Williams, Richard C (Janice F): (AM) (W) 5/20/1955. D-in Associate Membership-02. Desoto
Charge, 93-98; Coker’s Chapel, 98-2000; Rials Creek, 2000-02; Concord / Enterprise, 02-05; DeKalbUnion, 05. PO Box 98 , DeKalb, MS 39328 /(601) 743-2235 rcw@kemputer.com
* Williams, Rick (Marian Agner): (FE) (W) 6/14/1955. 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/(662) 404-2184 rick@lifespringsouthaven.org
* Williams, Rose Mary Hayes (Theodore R): (FE) (AA) 10/1/1944. E 06, FC 06. D-in Associate
Membership-02 Delisle: Mt. Zion, 96. PO Box 444 , Gulfport, MS 39502 (228) 255-2820/(228) 8644299 rwms101@aol.com
Williams, Sam Kelly (Janice Sewell): (RE) (W) 7/5/1939. Retired. 713 CR 505 , Stephenville, TX
76401 (254) 968-4193/(254) 965-2993 shrink@our-town.com
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* Williams, Terry (Helen J): (PL) (AA) 8/6/1966. Georgeville, 08- . 100 Hodges Drive , Greenwood,
MS 38930 (662) 299-1526/(662) 455-7839 helenterry1@yahoo.com
* Williams, Theodore Roosevelt Jr (Rose Mary): (AM) (AA) 2/17/1941. Delisle: Mt. Zion, Associate,
02 -04; Pass Christian: St. Paul, 04. PO Box 444 , Gulfport, MS 39502 (228) 452-7105/(228) 864-4299
TRWilliams217@aol.com
* Williams, Willie (Renee): (PL) (AA) 11/4/1955. Barwick/Tillman, 98-2002; Rollins, 02. PO Box 622
, Webb, MS 38966 /(662) 375-8325 willierenee@bellsouth.net
* Williamson, Jerry Monroe (Ruth Elaine): (RE) (W) 1/2/1932. Retired. PO Box 35 , Madden, MS
39109 /(601) 298-0864
* Williamson, John Cecil (Julie): (RE) (W) 11/16/1931. Retired. 210 Woodlawn Rd , Starkville, MS
39759 (662) 323-7857/(662) 323-6689
* Williamson, Stirman L (Barbara): (RL) (W) . Retired. PO Box 1346 , Gulfport, MS 39502 (228)
863-3337/(228) 392-6319 wstirman@bellsouth.net
* Willis, William Edward (Allyson): (FD) (W) 12/23/1968. FD 05. Tupelo: The Orchard Associate,
2000-04; Wesley Foundation DSU, 04. 500 South Leflore Avenue , Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 8438865/(662) 843-2428 wesley904@hotmail.com
* Willoughby, David James (Joan Carolyn): (FE) (W) 12/13/1947. PM-1974; D-1974; E. Antioch
& Glade, Laurel 76-78; Hattiesburg, West Lake, 78-1/81; Biloxi, Coalville-1977; FC, 1977. Seminary,
lliff School of Theology, 73-76; White Plains, 1/81-6/84; Meridian, Andrew Chapel, 84-85; Leave of
Ab¬sence, 85-88; D.S. Appointment, Holly Bush & Andrew Chapel, 10/85-6/88; Lucedale, Crossroads
& Refuge, 88-91; Drew, First, 91-94; Greenville. Grace, 94-98; Forest Hill, 98-; Hazlehurst: First, 02-05;
Heidelberg-Sandersville, 05-07; Incapacity Leave, 07-. 110 Crimson Ln , Brandon, MS 39042 /(601)
824-2975
* Wilson, David Brooks (Nan): (FL) (W) 10/27/1950. Sumrall, 01-07; Petal, 07- . 239 Cross Creek Dr
, Petal, MS 39465 (601) 582-0440/(601) 544-3645 davidbwilson@comcast.net
* Wilson, Earl III (Camilla): (FE) (AA) 6/11/1971. E-2007; FC-2007; Jackson: Anderson (Assoc), 05.
706 Colonial Circle , Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 982-3997/(601) 899-5827 pearlie9@hotmail.com
Wilson, Jacob Dale (Margaret): (PE) () . PE-08. Jackson: Alta Woods (Assoc), 08- ; Byram: New
Covenant, 09- . 109 Alta Woods Blvd , Jackson, MS 39204 / jwilson@altawoodsumc.org
* Wilson, Jerome (LaTanya): (PL) (AA) . Starkville: Rock Hill, 07- . 409 Airline Rd. , Columbus, MS
39702 /(662) 328-6395
Wilson, John Thomas (): (RL) (W) 3/15/1928. Retired. 100 CR 7311 , Booneville, MS 38829 (662)
728-9916/(662) 728-9916
* Wimberley, Audrey Rebecca (): (FD) (W) 4/15/1940. D-97; FC-97. Northside, Atlanta, GA, 68-70;
Tucker GA, First, 70-74; Sandy Springs, Atlanta, GA, 74-79; Hattiesburg, Parkway Heights, 79-89;
Tupelo First, 89-95; Ocean Springs: St. Paul, 95-2000; Leave, 2000-2001; Greenville: First, Minister of
Spiritual Formation 2001-2003; Greenwood: First-Valley Hill, 04-. 1730 W Sudan Circle , Greenville,
MS 38701 /(662) 332-1297 arwimberley@aol.com
* Windham, Sarah Faye (Edwin): (FL) (W) 2/15/1956. Lake Charge, 00-07; Mamie C. Weaver, 07-09;
Wayne Haven, 07- ; Providence, 09- . 284 Windham Ln , Forest, MS 39074 /(601) 735-2056 eswindham@bellsouth.net
* Winstead, Henry Gladstone Jr (Anne Brooks): (RE) (W) 7/30/1937. Retired. 13 Dornach St ,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 /(601) 584-9412 henry_winstead@comcast.net
Winstead, R Allen (Wilma): (RE) (W) 6/6/1935. Retired. 155 Forest Ridge Drive , Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-7721/ alwilbrandon@bellsouth.net
Wiygul, Glyn Owen (Martha): (RE) (W) 6/7/1929. Retired. 201 Pierce Town Rd , Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-4668/(662) 862-4668
Wiygul, James Hershel (Faye): (RE) (W) 12/31/1927. Retired. 1411 Pinecrest Dr , Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 680-4710/(662) 680-4710
Wood, Diane (): (DM) () . P O Box 6155 , Choctaw, MS 39350 (601) 389-1900/ dianevwood@
yahoo.com
* Wood, John Calvin (Gail): (RA) (W) 3/2/1939. Retired. 868 Anding/Oil City Rd , Bentonia, MS
39040 / wude76@gmail.com
Wood, Ruth Mayhew (Huey): (RE) (W) 8/10/1925. Retired. 620 Washington St , Booneville, MS
38829 (662) 728-3769/(662) 728-3769
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* Woodall, Diane L (Harold): (PL) (W) 9/8/1950. Summit Associate, 97-2001; Washington-Church
Hill, 01-08; Liberty, 08- . PO Box 406 , Liberty, MS 39645 /(225) 262-8241 hdwoodall@att.net
* Woodall, Edward Eugene Jr (Rosemary Johnson): (RE) (W) 7/16/1940. Retired. 111 Acorn Ln ,
Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 563-4534/(662) 563-3754 woodall03@bellsouth.net
* Woodall, Rosemary Johnson (): (DR) (W) 5/10/1947. Retired. 111 Acorn Ln , Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-3754/(662) 563-3754
* Woodard, Robert Thomas (Frances M): (RE) (W) 12/28/1931. Retired. 715 Greensboro St ,
Starkville, MS 39759 /(662) 323-6391
Woodard, Susan Lee (): (FE) (W) 6/4/1960. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Seminary, Drew, 8386; Pope Charge, 86-90. Wesson, 90¬93; Family Leave, 93-94; ACCOM Staff, 95-01; Alpha Project, 01.
1000 E Hickory St , Ellisville, MS 39437 /(601) 213-0453 woodard201@comcast.net
* Woodrick, Herbert Lavelle (Patricia Banks): (RE) (W) 3/27/1930. Retired. Cleveland Charge,
08/15/08- . PO Box 146 , Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 656-8946/(601) 656-8946 pw39350@bellsouth.
net
* Woodrick, James Rayford Sr (Rosa Ann): (RE) (W) 5/30/1935. Retired. 7427 Old Canton Road ,
Madison, MS 39110 (601) 856-9581/(601) 206-1443 rayford@stm-umc.org
* Woodward, Jack Little (Nelda): (RE) (W) 3/7/1929. Retired. 5850 Kings Pl , Jackson, MS 39211
/(601) 957-0203 woodwjl@comcast.net
* Wooten, Earl Jack III (April): (FL) (W) 3/31/1962. 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, Clovis V (Annie): (RE) (AA) 8/15/1929. Retired. 1394 Will Wright Rd , Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 483-3750/(601) 483-3750
* Wright, David Scott (Denise M): (FE) (W) 8/27/1969. PM-98; D-98; FE-2001. Enterprise, 96-99;
Benton / Midway, 99-2001; Byhalia-Fountainhead, 01-05; Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial, 05. PO Box
14 , Calhoun City, MS 38916 (662) 628-5772/(662) 628-5467 BroScott@clergy.net
* Yearber, Kevin Wilburn (): (FL) (W) 4/15/1968. PM-09. Homewood-High Hill, 07-. 8720 Hwy 35
South , Forest, MS 39074 (601) 536-2120/(601) 536-2120 pastorkevin@bayspringstel.net
Yeates, John W (Myra): (RE) (W) 6/18/1938. Retired. 2206 Finley Dr , Florence, AL 35630 (205)
760-4568/(205) 670-0432
* Yoo, Hongsik (Sunhee): (FE) (AS) 7/15/1963. E 06, FC 06. Liberty, 03-07; Leave, 5/10/07-6/1/07;
Desoto, 07- . 244 Paulding St , Shubuta, MS 39360 /(601) 776-0323 hongsik63@yahoo.com
* Young, Charles Christopher (Rebecca Ann): (FE) (W) 9/3/1968. 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- . 3736 Halls Ferry Rd , Vicksburg, MS 39180 (601) 6362242/(601) 619-6937
* Young, David Ray (Belinda): (RE) (W) 10/31/1940. Retired . Kokomo, 08- . 341 Friendship Rd ,
Columbia, MS 39429 (601) 736-1969/(601) 736-2182 dyoung@forrestgeneral.com
* Young, J Daniel (): (FE) (W) 9/7/1952. 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) 278-3888/(317) 585-1449 jdyoung@clarian.org
* Young, Kevin (): (FL) (AA) 10/21/1969. John Wesley-Walden Chapel, 09- ; Wesley Fdn. Homes CC,
09- . 245 Bain Street , Durant, MS 39063 /(662) 346-6901 kyoung_9807@hotmail.com
* Young, Paul W (Laura N): (RE) (W) 3/10/1937. Retired. 40 Susannah Ct , Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
/(828) 454-5301 laupau@bellsouth.net
* Young, Willie J (Marguerite G): (FL) (AA) 5/6/1948. Preston-Deemer, 86-89; New Bethlehem, 89-90;
Shubuta, 91-92; Meridian Circuit, 92-98; Rasberry, 98- & Wesley Foundation, MS Delta C C 2000-2001;
Kosciusko: Wesley, 2001-04; Philadelphia Parish, 04-08; Desoto-Shubuta, 08- . PO Box 565 , Quitman,
MS 39355 /(601) 776-2569 youngwillie72@yahoo.com
* Youngblood, Rebecca Carol (): (FE) (W) . 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,
86
85-86; Cleveland, First-Merigold, 86-92; DS, Vicksburg-West Jack¬son District, 92-98; Sabbatical, 9899; 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
Youngblood, Wesley (Louise): (RE) (W) 9/2/1920. Retired. PO Box 720 , Madison, MS 39130 /(601)
607-2376
B. Lay Members Of The Annual Conference
Members And/Or Reserve Members
Who Attended The 2009 Session
* Denotes those registered at Annual Conference
Brookhaven District
* Conference Lay Leader
– Tim Crisler
* Diaconal Minister – Girlie
Magee
* Dist Lay Leader – Pat
Smith
* Dist Lay Speaker – Bonnie
Dillon
Dist UMM President
– Dorman Howel
* Dist UMW President
– Jean Ricks
Dist UMY President
Equalization Members
* Dist Young Adult (Age
18-30) – Mytchi
McKenzie
* Dist Youth (Age 12-17)
– Emily Mote
* Deaconess – Earnestine
Varnado
* Kim Stotts Burkett
Nick Hoda
* Connie Felter
* Ansel Mote
* Jean Reed
* Julia Pittman
* Jimmy Sartin
* Garland Brent
* Ruth Lambert
* Laurie Lewis
* Steve Willis
Charles Bryant, Jr.
Delecia Carey
Ellen Sullivan
Jana Jobe
* Mattie Jones-Lewis
* Mike Calhoun
Barbara Mingee
Phoebe Hathorn
Lay Members Elected by the Charge Conference
* Adams – Larry Allred
* Meadville – Bo Gabbert
* Baylis Chapel – Shirley Broome
* Monticello –Sadi Butler
Beauregard - Billie Jean Cook
* Mt. Carmel – Eleanor Cutrer
* Bethel – Jerri Wallace
* Mt Pleasant – Mary Trimble
Bethesda – Brenda Martin
Mt Salem – Johnnie Banks
* Brookhaven First – Charles Campbell
* Natchez: St. Johns – Vivian Toussaint
* Cane Ridge- Mary Grace Gibson
* New Bethel – Annie Magee
* Centenary – Andrea Sanders
* New Fork – Chris Cager
Centreville – Patti James
* New Hebron – Debbie Bush
* Columbia First David Martin
* New Hope – Celeste Cade
* Columbia Valley – Donald Hales
New Hope Memorial – Veronica Harvey
* Crown Point – Ruthie Stampley
* New Zion – Brenda Benson
* Crystal Springs – Nick Hoda
* Pearl River Avenue – Jewell Lovett
* Decell Memorial – Jim Lightsey
* Pisgah – Loretta Easley
Ebenezer – Sarah Jones
* Pleasant Grove – Brenda Michael
Fayette – Mary Everett
Pleasant Valley – Sandra Crawford
* Felder – Tara Mir
Providence – Francis Beasley
* Gallatin – Connie Barnes
Sandy Hook – Angela McMullin
Gallman – Betty Harper
Sartinville - Mary Allice Renfroe
Gloster – Lorraine Swaggart
* Brandon Bay – Stephen Magee
Grace – Virginia Salmon
St James – Geneva Patterson
* Hazlehurst – Robert Cameron
St Paul – Albert Brown
Hopewell – Sue Fortenberry
* St Paul – Juanita Franklin
* Jackson Street – Sarah Lloyd
* Summit – Bill DeLong
* Jefferson Street – Bryant Reed
* Sweetwater – Dorothy Wittig
* Johnston Chapel – Rick Taylor
* Tilton – Eleanor Reid
Kokomo – Martha Toney
* Tylertown – Truly Conerly
* Kynett – Emelda Bryant
* Washington – Mac Blackwood
* Liberty – Cindy Edwards
* White Oak – John Crisler
* Lovely Lane – Carol Davis
* Woodville - W.C. Reed
* Magnolia First – Lem Mitchell
Zion Ridge – Mary Abram
* Mallalieu – Harold Weeks
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88
* Episcopal Committee
– Bobbye Carter
* Pensions Committee – Ed
Jones
CFA – Duane O’Neill
* Dist. Lay Leader – LaToya
Redd
Dist Lay Speaker
– Richard Henley
* Dist. UMM President – Ira
Kynerd
Dist. UMW President
– June Bragg
Dist. UMY President
– Andrea Camp
Dist. Young Person (age
18-30) – Hyland Keen
Dist. Youth (age 12-17)
– Courtney Jones
* Scott Berry
* Lucien Bourgeois
* Betty Brown
* Joy Davis
Mable Everett
* Dessie Greer
* Amy Higginbotham
* Ginger Holmes
* Gay Huff
* Delbra Luckett
* Theon Johnson
* Warren McKay
* Jorge Navarrete
* Dorothy Redd
* Morgan Roberts
* Laura Rounsaville
* Laura Sappington
* Martha Scarbrough
* David Stotts
* Lawrence Walker
* Melba Watkins
* Woody Woodrick
* Andrew Chapel – Bob Coy
Holly Bush – Sarah Stewart
* Brandon: First – Ouida Alford
Homewood:High:Carr – Janice Burt
* Brandon: First - Mary Beth Bounds
Independence – Edgar Purvis
* Brandon: First – Alvin Wells
* Jackson: Christ – Bill Clement
* Brandon: Trinity – Dolly Johnson
* Jackson: Christ – Carter Haines
Braxton – Clara Watkins
* Jackson: Christ – Randy Russ
* Burns-Gasque Ch.-Pleasant Hill – Flora
* Jackson: Christ – Jack Simpson
Headrick
* Jackson: Christ – Bill Cook
* Canton – Alice Scott
* Jackson: St. Mark’s – Chris Milone
* Canton: First – Belinda Roark
* Jackson: St. Mark’s – Nan Moak
* Canton: Little Zion – Nita Shavers
Jackson: St. Mark’s – Marlys Vaughn
Canton: St. John – Nona Parker
Johnson Chapel – Georgia Patrick
* Carthage: First - H. V. Neal
* Kalem – Jean Harvey
Carthage: Wesley – Delbra Luckett
Lena – Kelly Langfore
Cayuga-Rocky Springs – Jamie Ross
* Lillian Circuit – Curron Bates
Conway – Shelia Evans
* Lodebar – Jerry Willis
* Crossgates – Larry Cruise
Lone Pine: Sharon – Linda Rayner
* Crossgates – Gloria Dear
Madden – Sheary Swain
* Crossgates – Johnny Johnson
* Madison: First – Bob Hughes
* D’Lo-Bethany – Lee Boteler
* Madison: First – Joanne Jones
Drakes – Ophelia Shelton
* Madison: First – Patsy McCarty
Evergreen - Jacqueline Weakley
* Madison: First – Charles Massey
* Fannin – Stephanie Dunn
* Madison: St. Matthew’s – Janis Roberts
* Florence: Marvin – Sandra Rushing
* Madison: St. Matthew’s – Mary Young
Flowood – Pamela Malone
* Madison: St. Matthew’s - Robert Young
* Forest First UMC – Nancy Chambers
* Magee: First – Roy Montz
* Forest Charge/Lynch Chapel – Deborah
* Mendenhall – Rita Johnson
Qualls
* Monterey – Eldon Lambert
Forest Charge/Sherman Hill – Dessie
* Morton Circuit – Robert Jennings
Greer
* Morton Circuit – Earnest Jones
Forest Charge/Green Grove – Mae Rankin * Morton: First – Neva Laseter
* Forest Trinity – Leticia Martinez
* Pearl: First – Ronnie Boyd
* Freeny-Sebastopol – Margaret Mayes
* Pearl: McLaurin Heights – Kenneth Smith
* Greenwood Chapel – Marjorie Smith
* Pelahatchie: First-Gulde – Vernon
Greer Chapel – Valerie Jenkins
Mitcham
Harperville - Mira Frances Cochran
* Pelahatchie: Little Zion – Ida Jones
* Harrisville – Bernice Rice
* Puckett – Billy Manning
* Raleigh-Unity – Mary Edmond
* Rials Creek – Marlene Welch
* Richland – Merle Hudson
* Ridgeland: First – Sam Burton
* Shiloh – Mae Usry
Singleton – Marilyn Freeny
* Conf UMW President
– Jackie Pennington
* Dist Lay Speaker – Tom
Jones
* Dist UMM President
– Tommy Barrett
* Jane Ashley
* John Ashley
* Thelma Barnes
* Charles Branch
* Ben Burt
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* St. James – Flossie Jones
* Taylorsville: First UMC – Miriam Hurdle
Bethel UMC – Conrad Robertson
* Walnut Grove – Marcie Phillips
* Wesleyanna – Ginger Smith
Greenwood District
* Billy Gip Clark
* Grace Clarke
* Bill Cook
* Newby Cook
Juwan Gibbs
* Charlsie Haire
* Debbie Haire
* John Kountz
* Vera Latham
* John McClay
* Luella McClay
Carrie Meeks
* Danny New
* Andrew Owen
* Renelda Owen
* Dave Schultz
* Lynne Schultz
Cindy Sturdivant
Sykes Sturdivant
* Deniece Thomas
* Jeff Tollison
* Annie Williams
Acona-Black Hawk-Enon – Beth Tingle
* Greenwood: St. John’s – Tom Flanagan
* Avon-Glen Allan – Jane Simmons
* Greenwood: Wesley – Regena Lucas
* Barlow - Hubert Flemming
* Grenada: First – Turner Trapp
* Barwick – Emma Meeks
* Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs – David
* Belzoni Circuit – Gloria Liddell
Hartley
* Belzoni: First-Swiftown – Walter Pugh
* Grenada: Vincent – Donna Hardiman
Benoit-Pace – Dale Ward
* Holcomb – Barbara Watson
* Binford Chapel – Leroy Nash
* Hollandale – Robert Burford
* Boyle-Linn – Travis Cooper
* Indianola: Christ – Sammy Ely
Carrollton – Glenda Jones
* Indianola: First – Turner Arant
Chapel Hill – Mike Newsom
* Indianola: First – Russell Black
Cleveland: First – Diane Elliott
* Indianola: Rasberry – Sterling Smith
* Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Ch – Blake
* Inverness-Caile-Isola – Jim Sibley
McGaughy
* Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel – Lloyd Porchia
* Columbiana-Midway – Cathey Curtis
* John Wesley-Walden Chapel – Deneace
* Drew – Fletcher Clark
Glover
* Durant: First-West – Betty Williamson
* Kilmichael Parish – Ethlyn Mortimer
Ebenezer (Holmes) – Nolan OReilly
* Leland – Mark Weaver
* Ebenezer: Mt. Zion – Carol Anderson
Lexington: First – Buddy Waterer
* Epworth – Frances Hodges
* Martin Grove – Perryman Wright
* Galilee Treadwell – Sallie Rule
Minter City – Hal Pleasants
* Georgeville – Carol Dilworth
* Moorhead-Sunflower – Joe Acree
Glendora – Mike Sturdivant
Mound Bayou: Wesley – Jessie Lowry
* Goodman – Joy Donald
Poplar Springs-Good Hope – Bernell
* Greenville: First – Conrad Longfellow
Saffold
* Greenville: Revels - Mary Ann Govan
* Rollins – Hull Franklin
* Greenville: Trinity – James Dubberly
* Rosedale-Gunnison – Leo McGee
* Greenwood: Decell – Gladys Hodges
* Ruleville Circuit – Glenda Beverly
* Greenwood: First-Valley Hill – Donnie
* Ruleville: First – Kathryn Purcell
Hovas
* Shady Gr.-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion – Hazel
* Greenwood: First-Valley Hill – Robert
Dorris
McBryde
* Shaw – Sara Tapley
* Greenwood: St. John’s – Anne Flanagan
Shelby – Lyle Dilworth
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* Sidon – Ann Gray
* Spring Grove-Rocky Hill – Shirley
Skinner
Spring Hill – James Cowans III
Union Memorial - Levora Levy
* Vaiden – James Alford
* Vaiden: Haven – Barbara Tate
* Winona:Moore Memorial-New Hope – Joe
Moore
* Winona:Haven-Carrollton:Vincent
– Sharonda Weathersby
* Diaconal Minister – Edgar
Walker
* Dist. Lay Leader – John
Gavin*
* Dist Lay Speaker – Ryan
Grayson
* Dist. UMM President
– John Gavin*
Dist. UMW President
– Weema Blackledge
Dist. UMY President * Dist. Young Person -
Lauren Hutto
Dist. Youth Tyquel Barnes
* Trista Boudreaux
* Gloria Bryant
Diana Castellanos
Oswaldo Castellanos
* Kristen Faggert
* Mason Faggert
* Shawn Flowers
* Kristy Goodwin
* LaAudrey Hawthorne
* Pat Holifield
* Jolene Page
Lucinda Pascarella
Mike Pascarella
Mindy Ratcliff
* Ricshonda Roberts
* Billie Ann Russell
* Charley Sue Speed
* Mary Lynn Still
* Bill Sumrall
* Johnny Williams
* Hattiesburg: Main Street - Dinny St.
* Antioch – Douglas Walters
* Asbury – Dawson Wilkerson
John
Bassfield – Buford Blount
* Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Diane
* Batson – Margaret Miller
Fisher
* Bay Springs Circuit – Marcelean
* Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Becky
Arrington
Granthan
* Bay Springs-Holders – Carter Sims
* Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Scott
* Beaumont: Bolton Chapel – Monica
Vickery
Bolton
* Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Molllie
* Brooklyn – Cranson Horst
Vickery
* Buckatunna-State Line – Ouida Cochran
* Hattiesburg: St. Paul – Jimmie Jones
* Carson-Goodhope – Anna Emel
* Hattiesburg: West Lake – Frank Lee
* Cedar Grove-Sylvarena – Bobbie Britt
Hebron – Melanie Wedgeworth
Chapel Hill – Deborah Edwards
Hebron (Wayne Cty) – Margie Moseley
* Clara – Reggie Dunn
* Heidelberg – Dennis Herrington
* Collins - Larry Robinson
* Hickory Grove – Doug Miller
* Dixie – Lisa Saucier
* Laurel: First – Mike Weber
Dudley Chapel – Erma Budd
* Laurel: Franklin-Gitano – Dal Williamson
* Ellisville: First – James Holifield
* Laurel: Kingston – Jimmie Weems
Eminence – Harold Smith
* Laurel: Mallalieu – Anthony Lockhart
* Fairfield – James Buckhaults
* Laurel: St. Paul – Grace Amos
* Glade – Beverly Messemore
* Laurel: West Laurel – Dena Parker
* Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel-St John
* Lumberton Circuit – Henry Collins
– Eleanor Goins
Lumberton-Maxie – Sam Bishop
* Hattiesburg: Court Street – Nancy Steen
* McLain Circuit – Vickie Moody
* Hattiesburg: Glendale – Erskine Pou
McLaurin – Ashley Clark
Hattiesburg: Grandview – Wayne Sharp
Mize – Chuck Carter
* Hattiesburg: Heritage – Jane Hudson
* Montrose-Garlandville – Elaine Beatty
* Hattiesburg: Heritage – Ginger Meador
* Moselle – Jeanette Smith
* Hattiesburg: Heritage – John Meador
* Mount Olive – Clay Johnston
Hattiesburg: Main Street – Frank Dement
Mount Olive (Jones County) – Jeanette
* Hattiesburg: Main Street – Debbie
Smith
Adamson
* Mount Olive: St. James – Alice Magee
* Mount Zion – Robbie Suber
* New Augusta-Beaumont – Fred Roman
* Oak Grove – Bob Attkisson
Oakdale – Zack Lott
Ovett – Pete Dennis
* Paulding – Henrietta Brown
* Petal – John Burch
* Philadelphia – Mark Brown
Pleasant Grove – Laura Clanton
* Pleasant Valley – Russell Thomas
* Prentiss-Santee – Patricia Sessions
* Providence – Bert Jones
* Purvis-Talowah – Alvin Adams
* Richton – Marcus Stennett
* Sand Hill – Ronnie Freeman
Sandersville – Vernon Burke
* Seminary – Patty Moore
* Stringer-Old Bay Springs – Bonnie
Grantham
Sumrall – Gary Cook
Wayne County Circuit – Paula Smith
* Wayne Haven-Mamie C. Weaver Mem
– Edwin Windham
Waynesboro Circuit – Christopher Forrest
* Waynesboro Circuit – Brenda Mosley
* Waynesboro: First - George Elton Alsworth
* Wesley Chapel – Jacqueline Evans
* Williamsburg-Lone Star – Jackie Worthy
* Winchester – Rhonda Long
Meridian District
Diaconal Min – Len Bobo
Diaconal Min – Patt
Fiedler
* Dist Lay Speaker – Sarah
King
– Robert Hughes
* Hannah Turk
* Kevin Baysinger
* Annie Bohannon
* Elise Bonner
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* Ruby Clemons
* Leon Cooper
* Nancy Crews
* Christopher Cross
* James Crotwell
* Mitchell Dawkins
* Renay Dawkins
* Mary Ford
* Nell Grissom
Courtney Hampton
* Francis Gail Jones
* Roy Keeton, Jr.
* Walterine Kelly
* Mary Parten
* Annie Ramsey
* Maxine Richardson
* Kay Risher
* Olivia Smith
* Jack Walters
* Mary Welch
* Leerene Wilson
* Regina Yarborough
* Andrew Chapel – Howard Trawick
* Lauderdale – Beth Taylor
* Bethel – Mary Rutherford
* Marion – Amanda Miles
* Bethel-James Chapel – Susie Harris
* Meridian Parish – George Davis
* Chunky – Christie Rainer
Meridian: Bonita – Michael Jonas
* Cleveland – Bill Howell
* Meridian: Central – Phil Brooks
* Cokers Chapel – Ruby McDonald
* Meridian: Central – Maurice Hall
* Collinsville - Rex Hiatt
* Meridian: Central – Mark Scarborough
* Coopers Chapel – Shira Campbell
* Meridian: Central – Virginia Wheat
Coy – Stallo – Stephen Hutcherson
* Meridian: College Park – James Vance
Daleville - Dan Holland
* Meridian: Druid Hills-Lost Gap – Mary
* Decatur – Charles Boggan
Miller
* DeKalb Circuit – DeWayne Hull
* Meridian: Haven Ch - St. Mark – Linda
* DeKalb Parish – James Lloyd
Templeton
* DeKalb-Union – Wendy Wade
Meridian: Hawkins Memorial – Norma
Desoto – Dora Williams
Rose
* Desoto-Quitman Circuit – Margie Keeton
Meridian: Oak Grove – Frances Kidd
* Desoto-Shubuta Parish – Donnie Brooks
* Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive – Larry
* Elizabeth-Lauderdale:Pleas. Gr – Geneva
Pupa
Burton
* Meridian:St. Paul - St. Elizabeth
* Enterprise - John Alston Brown
– Josephine Hughes
* Enterprise Circuit – Tiffany Hoze
* Meridian: Wesley – Sherry Morgan
* Hickory – Jo Veenstra
* Newton First – Bobbie Evans
* Lake – Robert Kelly
North Bend – Bobby Hardy
* Lake Circuit – Thomas Evans
Pachuta – Patsy Atwood
* Lauderdale - Earline Norman
* Philadelphia Parish – Frances Foster
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Philadelphia Parish – Arecia Steele
* Philadelphia Southside-Hope – Melanie
Baysinger
* Philadelphia: First-Henrys Ch – Rayford
Williamson
* Pleasant Grove – Jeff Anderson
* Pleasant Hill – Judy Collins
Porterville – Fred Stokes
* Preston-Deemer – Johnnie Amerson
Quitman: First-Shubuta – Faye LaBoone
* Quitman: Grace – Janice Tinsley
Rose Hill – Frances Clayton
* Rose Hill / Garlandville – Andrew
Richardson
* Sandtown-Longino – Kiah Hitt
* Scooba Circuit – Sharon Fairley
* Scooba-Binnsville – Cheryl Sparkman
* Shubuta Parish – Sherry McFarland
* Spring Hill – Barbara Raley
* St. Matthews – Annie Elliot
St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley Ch – Jackie
Gray
* St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley Ch – Kerry
Johnson
* Stonewall - Mary Ann Taylor
Suqualena – Jean Keller
Sylvester-Wesley Chapel – Daisy Nichols
* Tabernacle – Linda Reed
* Union-Mt. Zion – Denise Crotwell
* Wesley Chapel – Marie Smith
New Albany District
* Deaconess - Lou Ann
Staggs
* Dist. Lay Leader – Dalton
Garner
* Dist. Lay Speaking
Director – Gordon
Crowe
* Dist. UMM Pres. – Jason
Childs
* Dist. UMW Pres.
– Barbara Creekmore
* Dist. UMYF Pres. – Riley
Alef
* Dist. Young Person
(age18-30) – Samantha
Minga
* Dist. Youth (age 12-17)
– Taylor Dees
* Stella Buchanan
* Paulette Buford
* Keilty Childs
* Judy Collier
* Lelon Davidson
* Mary Davidson
* Tom Davis
* Barbara Gafford
* Ray Gafford
* DeLeah Gillom
* Margaret Gipson
* Hillary Glover
* Bootsie Hall
* Robby Kelly
* Linda Leatherwood
* Marjorie Livingston
* Jane Metzger
* Jackie Beckwith
* Bill Smallwood
* Cathy Stewart
* Dories Thompson
* Walter Wynn
* Abbeville – James Herod
* Hopewell-Indian Springs – Sandra
* Ailesville – Gerald Campbell
Fulghum
Ashland – Larry Roberson
* Ingomar-Mt. Zion – Louise Smith
* Baldwyn: First-Asbury – Debbie Collier
* Iuka: First – Herbert Thomas
* Baldwyn: First-Asbury – Sharon Gardner
* Iuka: North – Sydney Robinson
Belmont – Brian Credille
* Iuka: South – Ray South
Biggersville-Shady Grove – Wesley Ross
* Iuka: West – Robin Glover
* Blue Mountain Amanda Johnson
* Jumpertown – Tina Moore
* Booneville: Christ-Lebanon – Betty Eaton
Kossuth-Pleasant Hill – Stacy Suggs
* Booneville: First – Tanya Finch
* Liberty – Sheryl Downs
* Booneville: Grace/Thrasher – Cindy
* Lowry Circuit – Vivien Richardson
Glazier
* Mt Pleasant-Brownfield – Ann Carothers
* Carolina-Pisgah – Betty Lauderdale
* Myrtle-Ebenezer – Hugh Tate
Corinth: Box Chapel – Patti Whitehurst
* New Albany: Bethlehem – Steve Coleman
Corinth: Christ – Peggy Treadway
* New Albany: Calvary – Bob Conwill
* Corinth: First – Lyle Dickerson
* New Albany: First – Jean Dillard
* Corinth: Gaines Chapel – Rachel Eaton
* New Albany: First - Mary Tate Pannell
* Corinth: Mt. Moriah – Amy Thomas
New Albany: Glenfield – Dorothy
* Crossroads – Kirby Keenum
McMillen
East Prentiss Parish – Rodney Taylor
* New Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary – Mary
Golden Chapel-Old Bethel – Jack Ivy
Shackelford
* Hickory Flat – Irene Tohill
* Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill – Kenneth
Wortham
Oxford: Christ-Cambridge-Abbeville
– Felice Coles
* Oxford: Christ-Cambridge-Abbeville
– Mary Sloan
Oxford: East – Sammy Gossett
* Oxford: Oxford-University – John Webb
* Oxford: Oxford-University – Polly
Williams
* Oxford: St Andrews – James McCauley
Pine Flat – Gloria Bishop
Potts Camp – Candis Kirk
Rienzi – Brandon Derrick
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Ripley: Adkins Chapel-Union Grove
– Juanita Thomas
Ripley: First – Lou Miskelly
* Ripley: Moses Chapel – Mary Campbell
* Ripley: St. Paul – Helen Dixon
* Salem-Friendship-Union Hill – Charles
Collier
* Taylor – Jennifer Wilson
* Tippah Circuit – Rachel Michael
* Tishomingo South – Danny Brandon
Tishomingo Trinity – Bryan Southward
* Wheeler-Meadow Creek – Betty Glover
Seashore District
* Dist Lay Leader – Mary
Carter
Dist UMM President
– Robert Cole
Dist UMW President
– Linda Hyland
* Dist UMY President
– Callie Stewart
* Dist Young Adult – Chris
Dedeaux
* Dist Youth – Taylor Bishop
* Anya Adams
* Cleve Adams
* Mark Barfield
* Stephen Bishop
* Connie Coulson
* Elizabeth Cumbest
* Jesse Cumbest
* Larry Davis
* LaSonya Debose
* George East
* Mary Foretich
* Josh Gray
* Rhett Hamiter
* Earline Hart
* Peggy Hubert
* Clemon Jimerson
* Floyd Mathis
* Barbara McCay
* Mark Peters
* Delmar Robinson
* Jimmy Rouse
* Janis Slade
* Wanda Smith
* Rebecca Stevens
* Susan Vuyovich
* Bill Wilkerson
* Dixie Wilkerson
* Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem
* Delisle: Mt. Zion – Ella Dedeaux
– Barbara McArthur
* Diamondhead – Jane Lee
* Bay St. Louis: Main Street – Judy Mayer
* Fayard Chapel – Rachel Milstead
* Bay St. Louis:Valena C. Jones-Holmes Ch
* Gateway – Evelyn Scruggs
– Evelyn Wells
* Gautier: First – Ken Taylor
* Big Point-Rosedale – Frank Ely
* Gulfport: Burton Memorial – Kay Gunter
* Biloxi: Beauvoir – Anne Steinaway
* Gulfport: First – Christy Moseley
* Biloxi: First – Karen Arseneau
* Gulfport: Handsboro – Wanda Hurlbert
* Biloxi: Heritage – Virgil Yeager
* Gulfport: Haven Chapel – Jeffery Isabell
* Biloxi: Leggett Memorial – Pal Reeves
* Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel – Lesley
* Biloxi: St. Paul-Gulfport: Mt. Pleasant
Barnes
– Glenda Marshall
* Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel – Teresa
* Biloxi: St. Paul-Gulfport: Mt. Pleasant
Gatpatan
– Mildred Roy
* Gulfport: Trinity – David Ishee
Bolton Chapel – Ruby Anderson
* Gulfport: Trinity – Bob Whitfield
Bolton Chapel – Betty Clark
* Hurley – Kenneth Smith
* Bonnie Chapel – Paul Andresen
* Leakesville – Alma Douglas
* Byrd-Wesley – Chris Wise
* Long Beach: First – Tommy Carroll
* Caswell Springs – Jean Goff
* Long Beach: First – Dick Lyon
* Cedar Lake – Mike Scarborough
* Lucedale Circuit – Margaret Love
* Christ : Ramsay Memorial – Jerry Gardner
* Lucedale: First – Larry Shirley
* Christ : Ramsay Memorial – Bob Lytle
Lucedale: Grace – Tom Brown
Clermont Harbor – Waveland – Jeri
* Mentorum – Cheryl Tootle
McLendon
* Midway – Don Harbison
* Coalville – Bruce Bleil
* Mississippi City – Sebourn Mathis
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* Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial – Jackie
Spires
* Moss Point: St. Paul – Vickie Williams
* Nugent – Aimee McGehee
* Ocean Springs: St. James - Willie Mae
Lewis
* Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Lisa Flottman
* Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Terry
Fordemwalt
* Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Hal Galloway
* Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Doug Somerville
* Ocean Springs: Wesley – Dick Lidgard
* Pascagoula: Eastlawn – Marge Carlow
Pascagoula: Faith – Carolyn Tyndall
* Pascagoula: First – Dewey Lane
* Pascagoula: First – Jack Womack
* Pascagoula-Gautier – Robert Harry
* Pass Christian: First – Chip Cloutier
* Pass Christian: St. Paul – Thomas Barnes
* Picayune Circuit – Teresa Barkum
* Picayune Circuit – Samantha Peters
* Picayune Circuit - Laura Denise Pickett
* Picayune: First – Rosalyn Folks
* Picayune: Trinity – Susan Spiers
Poplar Head-Saucier - Marilyn Jones
* Poplar Head-Saucier – Memory Rouse
* Poplarville – Carol Williams
* Red Hill – Jerry Harrington
* Roberts Chapel – Carolyn Herndon
* Safe Harbor – Keith DeAngelo
* Shipman-Winborn Chapel – Margaret
Mathis
* St. Rock – Beth Weaver
* Summerville-Davis Chapel - Annie Louise
Mass
* Sweetwater – Shirley Fairley
Sweetwater – Mary Wallace
* Tanners Chapel – Tonya Hembree
* Vancleave-Mt Pleasant – Robert Sharp
* White Plains – Marge Jones
Wiggins: Bond - Mary Alice Coker
* Wiggins: First – Brenda Pickering
* Wiggins: H.A. Brown Memorial - Linda
Williams
Senatobia District
* Diaconal Minister
– Carolyn Tyson
* Diaconal Minister
– Rosemary Woodall
* Dist Lay Leader – Joy
Mullen
* Dist Lay Speaker – Mike
Ferguson
Dist UMM President
– Bill Sissell
* Dist UMW President
– Edna Cave
* David Beckley
Hattie Bunch
* Cheryl Denley
* Les Dickens
* Mike Dorr
* Randi Elkins
* Shantilya Hewlette
* Altrezia Jackson
* Catherine Jefferson
* Bud Jones
Javario Jones
Vikki Marion
* Grady Marlow
* Kathy Marlow
* Tina Murchison
* Kelly Peel
* Carla Proctor
* Bill Scott
* Tina Scott
* Sarah Thomas
* Betty Usry
* Neville Vanderburg
* Linda Weatherly
* Kinsey Wilhite
* Bakers Chapel – Clay Davis
Fountainhead – Oneida Broadway
Barton – Shirlie Pounders
Free Springs – Max Billingsley
* Batesville: First – John Mothershed
* Getwell Road – Billy Proctor
* Batesville: St. Paul – Sarah Chapman
* Greenleaf-Palestine – Ray Weatherly
* Byhalia – Carolyn Burrow
* Hernando – Brian Risher
* Charleston-Tippo – Louanne Cossar
* Hernando – Curtis Usry
* Clarksdale: First – Curt Presley
* Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake – Linda Griffith
* Clarksdale: Haven – Shirley Sadler
* Holly Springs: Asbury – Phyllis Pearson
* Clarksdale: St. Pauls - Dr Ann Webster
Holly Springs: Asbury-St. Marys – Cecil
Cockrum-Lewisburg – David Pierce
Lester
* Coffeeville – Joe Snider
Holly Springs:Asbury-Taylors Ch – Hazel
* Coldwater-Arkabutla - Mary
Neely
CarolynTindall
* Holly Springs: First – Jane Hubbard
* Como-Wesley Chapel – Darrel Brown
* Independence-Hebron - Ruth Ann Kelly
* Courtland - Marcie Keith
Lifespring - Marian Williams
Crenshaw – Leroy O Neal
* Longtown-Pleasant Grove - RayUrban
Eudora-Lake Cormorant – Barbara Norris
* Love – Wanda Bursi
Lula-Friars Point – Sonny Pharis
* Marks-Lambert – Mary Mixon
* McDonalds – Jada Williams
* Mineral Wells – Sheila Sneed
Mineral Wells – Dan Williams
* Minor Memorial – Jerry McCarson
* Mt. Pleasant – Kendell Harris
* Oakland – Pam Daves
* Olive Branch: Maples Memorial – Judy
Goddard
* Panola – Ben Benson
* Pleasant Hill – Margaret Crook
Pope – Gary Martin
* Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove – Saundra
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Nunley
Robinsonville – Dot France
* Sardis-Davis Chapel – Reid Dorr
* Senatobia: First – Linda Hankins
* Southaven: First – Sue Poff
* Trinity – Sarah Cotton
* Trinity – Sheykelor Hewlette
* Tunica: First – Blythe Whittington
Tutwiller Parish – Dorothy Bingham
* Victoria-Red Banks – Muriel Vinson
* Water Valley: First-Bethlehem – Pam
Taylor
Webb-Sumner - J. Morrow
Starkville District
* Diaconal Minister – Betsy
Hutchison
* Dist Lay Speaker – Larry
Rader
* Dist. Lay Leader – James
Woodard
* Dist. UMW President
– Gwendolyn Coffey
18-30) – Hailey Peterson
* Mary Ann Arnold
* Jamie Bailey
* Kevin Becnel
* Megan Becnel
* Lee Burdine
* Ketrina Cannon
* Thelma Geeter
* Lorraine Gladney
* Gail Griffith
* Beth Hartness
* Sara Hillman
* Joshualyn Johnson
* Maggie Little
* Bobby McWhirter
* Lennie Patterson
* Dale Randle
* Jerry Redmond
* Sarah Sanders
* Genesis Stallings
* Laura Stokes
* Sylvia Sutphin
* TJ Tate
* George Verrall
* Carol Warren
* Ackerman: First - Mary Grace Chambers
* Eupora: Lebanon – Stephen Prewitt
* Ackerman: Mt. Hermon – Chester Carter
* Eupora: Liberty - Kase C. Pulliam
* Artesia - Carolyn Allen
* Kosciusko Circuit – Lavenia Miller
Bellefontaine – Gwen Sisson
* Kosciusko: First – David Casteel
* Brooksville Circuit – Larry Tate
* Kosciusko: Wesley – Charles Hull
Brooksville-Crawford – Jewel Holcombe
* Longview Circuit – Alberta Hendrix
* Buffalo-Ethel – Thelma Winters
* Longview-Adaton – Kay Verrall
* Caledonia-Flint Hill - Lena Mae Duncan
* Louisville South – James Boydstun
* Cedar Bluff-Siloam – Helen Randle
* Louisville West – Teresa Ingram
Columbus Circuit – Elnora Floyd
* Louisville: First – Larry Woodward
* Columbus: Broadacres – Kathy Vance
Louisville: Hopewell – Sheila Graham
* Columbus: Central – Sherry Harmond
Louisville: Piney Grove – Nellie Yates
* Columbus: First – Hal Smith
* Louisville: Wesley - Thad Thomas
* Columbus: First – Si Thomas
* Louisville: Whitehall – Ada Woodward
* Maben - Connie Fondren
* Columbus: First – Jay Wygul
* Columbus: New Hope – Deborah
Macon Circuit – Morgan Douglass
Robertson
* Macon: First – Judith Ewing
* Columbus: St. James – Yolander Jones
* Macon: St. Paul Circuit – Sarah Bankhead
Columbus: St. Stephens – Charlotte Black
Mathiston – Margaret Cordell
* Columbus: Wesley – Max Collum
* Mathiston – Jessie Frye
* Columbus: Wesley – Carol Simmons
McAdams – David Thornton
* Crawford: Wrights Chapel – Catherine
McCool – Ivey Burton
Johnson
* Nanih Waiya - Ed VanDevender
* Ethel – Marie Tanner
Noxapater – Harry Woodruff
* Eupora: First - Mary Lynn McCully
* Noxubee Circuit – Mary Bland
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Palestine – Keith Thompson
* Shaeffer’s Chapel – Daniel Talley
* Shuqualak – Linda Higginbotham
Shuqualak: Asbury – Sonya Slaughter
* Starkville: Aldersgate – Barbara Crawford
* Starkville: First - John Robert Arnold
* Starkville: First – Larry Box
* Starkville: First – Bob Smith
* Starkville: Griffin – Kathi Wilson
* Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair – Sophia
Nickels
Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair - Surina
Perry
* Starkville: New Zion – George Tutton
* Starkville: Rockhill – Susie Dancy
* Sturgis: Boyd Chapel – Linda White
Sturgis-Big Creek – Diane Douglas
* Tibbee: Jones Chapel – Clarence Brooks
* Webster Circuit – John Jones
* Weir Circuit - Lewis Wright
Weir-Salem – Janet Alashti
* West Point: Christ – Richard Smith
* West Point: First – Jimmy Donahoo
* West Point: St. Paul – Shirley Floyd
Tupelo District
* Dist Lay Leader – Jimmy
* Dist Youth (Age 12-17)
* Lindsey Leake
Langley
– Justin Owens
* Minnie Leeper
* Dist Lay Speaker – Debbie
Bill Austin
* Jason Martin
Andrews
* Mary Jane Carpenter
* Steve McAlilly
Alan Cates
Willie Jim McClendon
– Russ Wilson
* Gloria Fitzpatrick
* Sandra Peoples
Dist UMW President
Bill Gammill
* Ellen Short
– Cecelia Davis
* Dianne Harris
* Lydia Smith
* Dist UMY President
* Susanna Keen
* Ken Smith
– Kesha Buchanan
* Hyland Keen
* Janet Violette
* Dist Young Adult
* Johnnie Kelso
* Gatha Wallace
(Age 18-30) – Chara
Gertrude Kimp
Fitzpatrick
* Karen Lampkin
* Aberdeen: First – Jim Box
* Houston: First – Jack Dendy
* Aberdeen: St. Mark – Irma Stewart
* Mantachie – Hal Kelso
Aberdeen: St. Peter – Roger Cooperwood
* Mooreville - Arthur Roy Reed
* Aberdeen: St. Peter – Charlene Robinson
* Nettleton: First-Shiloh – Brenda Adair
Algoma – Linda Deaton
* Nettleton: Palestine – Carol Pruitt
* Amory: First – Mike Manning
* Nettleton: Pleasant Grove – Ripple Foster
* Amory: St. Andrews – Thomas Griffith
New Chapel-Big Hill – Valda Shumpert
* Amory: St. James – Patricia Rogers
* New Hope Chickasaw – Tommie Gardner
Amory: St. James – Sandra Smith
Okolona: First – Betty King
Becker-Greenbrier – Howard Moon
Okolona: First – Charles King
* Belden – Sandy Wilburn
* Okolona: Mount Pisgah – Regina Pickens
Bruce/Shady Grove – Jerry Bryant
* Okolona: Mount Pisgah – Joyce Word
* Bruce/Shady Grove – Royce Tidwell
* Ozark - William Wilson
* Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial – Bill
* Plantersville – Bill Phipps
Williams
Pleasant Valley-Liberty – Mimi Blanchard
* Carolina – Margaret Barnes
* Pontotoc Parish – Dewayne Usher
* Friendship-Harden’s Chapel – Carl
* Pontotoc Parish – Roslyn Watson
Summerford
* Pontotoc Parish – Angela Vaughn
* Fulton: First – Laura Homan
* Pontotoc: Fairview/Robbs – Janis Crawford
* Fulton: First – Kathie Jamieson
* Pontotoc: First – Lynne Tallant
* Greenwood Springs – Kathy Brackett
* Prairie Mount – Tashunda Pruitt
* Hamilton – Marty Perkins
* Saltillo – David Harris
* Houston North – Wanda Houston
* Shannon – Tom West
* Houston South – Ann Harrington
Smithville – Dewey Hannon
* Snowtown – Carolyn McGaughy
* Thaxton: Ecru – Michelle Montgomery
* Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel – Carey Upshaw
Tremont – Richard Frederick
* Tremont – Glyn Robinson
Tupelo: Cornerstone – Lisa Murphree
* Tupelo: First – Beverly Clement
Tupelo: First – Diana Ezell
* Tupelo: First – Toby Hedges
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* Tupelo: First – Buzzy Mize
* Tupelo: St. Luke – Ruben Hanson
* Tupelo: St. Mark – Wayne Beasley
* Tupelo: St. Paul – Nettie Davis
* Tupelo: The Orchard – Philip Howell
* Tupelo: The Orchard - Sallie Belle Howell
* Tupelo: Wesley – Ray Wilkinson
* Vardaman – Carolyn Davis
* Verona-Palmetto – Jean Harden
* Diaconal Minister – Joy
Carr
* Diaconal Minister
– Kenneth Roberts
* CFA – Red Moffatt
* Dist. Lay Leader – Jim
Golden
* Dist. UMM President
– Sam Price
* Dist. UMW President
– Dorothy Portis
* Dist. Youth (age 12-17)
– Stephanie Russum
18-30) – Robyn Gordon
* Grayson Giles
* Nancy Ballard
* Janice Baxton
* Tommy Burrell
* Tony Carlisle
* Henry Clay, III
* Chet Dillard
* Richard Garley
* Angela Griffin
* Michelle Henry
* Earl Hill
* Sarah Shaw
Jennifer Tate
* Laura Tedder
* Danny Thomas
* Rachel Townsend
* Reece Vaughans
* Vickey Ward
Anguilla-Grace – Merlin Richardson
* Jackson: Alta Woods – George Ball
* Asbury-KIingsley Chapel – Gwenda
* Jackson: Anderson – Donna McLaurin
Kirkland
* Jackson: Anderson – Janice Thompson* Benton: Wesley Chapel – Alva Cobb
Jones
* Benton Circuit – Robbie Brown
* Jackson: Briarwood – Tommy Dyson
* Benton-Midway – Virginia Mathews
* Jackson: Broadmeadow – Mary Beard
Benton-Midway – Harris Swayze
* Jackson: Central – Warren Cox
* Bolton Memorial – Miller Dent
* Jackson: Emmanuel – Brenda Thornburgh
* Bolton Memorial – John Scarborough
* Jackson: Epworth – Robert Ellington
* Bovina-Edwards – Susan Bailey
* Jackson: Forest Hill – Ed Harding
Bradley Chapel – Earlene Alexander
* Jackson: Galloway Memorial – Kay
* Byran - New Covenant – Sherry Brinson
Barksdale
* Cary: Goodman Memorial – Melissa
* Jackson: Galloway Memorial – Tom Crews
Darden
* Jackson: Galloway Memorial – Jay Shands
* Clinton: First – Robert Pavy
* Jackson: Harris Memorial – Bernice Smith
* Clinton: First – Craig Prestwood
Jackson: Leavell Woods – Jerald Beasley
* Clinton: Lynch Chapel – Louise Kelley
* Jackson: Pratt Memorial – Luther Bates
* Clinton: Seven Springs – Deborah Bracey
* Jackson: St. Luke – Babs Stauss
* Clinton: St. Johns – Dan Denman
Jackson: Van Winkle – Doris Kelly
* Clinton: St. Paul-Blessed Trinity – Myram
Jackson: Wells Memorial – Bob Kersh
Cooper
* Jackson: Wells Memorial – Melanie
Clinton: St. Paul-Blessed Trinity – Hope
Morrow
Ladipo
Louise-Silver City – Kathy Gilmer
* Ellison-Pickens – Betty Moore
* Madison: Parkway Hills – Benton Ballard
* Fletchers Chapel-Bethany – Stuart
* Madison: Parkway Hills – Connie
McBride
Campbell
* Flora-Bentonia – Billy Keyes
* Middlebrook – JD McAdory
Holly Bluff – Eldon Screws
* Mount Olivet-Satartia-Wesley Ch - John
* Jackson: Aldersgate – Emma Brooks-Smith
Showman
Jackson: Alta Woods – Helen Artmann
Pleasant Hill-Thornton – Erwin Baylot
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* Port Gibson-Hermanville – Bobby
Greenlee
* Raymond-Learned – Fred Brooks
* Redbone – Mavis Wilson
* Redwood-Eagle Lake – Linda Hanks
* Rolling Fork – Billy Johnson
* Spring Ridge – Robert Oakes
* Utica-Carpenter – Dale Yates
* Vicksburg: Crawford Street – Faye
Wilkinson
Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial – Mary
Westbrook
* Vicksburg: Hawkins – Ann Perrier
* Vicksburg: Porters Chapel – Buford Evans
Vicksburg: Wesley – Ann Stirgus
Yazoo City: Clark – Beverly Thomas
* Yazoo City: First – Rodney Henderson
* Yazoo City: St. John’s – Carolyn Butler
* Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s – Mamie
Williams
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Section III
Rules
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 current Book of Discipline
B.Lay membership shall include those identified in the current 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 UMM, UMW, and UMY; 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 current 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, The conveners of the Core Value Tables: (Spiritual Leadership, Missions,
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Young People, Stewardship, Reconciliation) and other leaders as determined by the nominating
committee. C. The Core Value Tables will serve to gather the leaders of the Annual Conference around the central values of the conference. These will be discerned through an ongoing process of listening sessions and tools like the A2 indicator. These tables will create conferencing opportunities and seek
to insure the alignment of resources with the core values of the conference. Their membership will
be composed of the standing committees that relate to that core values, groups in ministry in that
particular area, and called and gifted leaders that seek to be a part of the work of that group. They
will convene at least once a year. (see diagram for the alignment of committees). These tables will
also serve to cover the functions of some of the groups required by the Discipline. For instance,
the Tables, individually and/or collectively, will relate to the General Church Boards, Agencies,
and Committees as our Connectional Church mandates and as we seek to be programatically
responsible. The tables for the 2008-2012 quadrennium will be:
1. Spiritual Leadership: This table will engage the challenge of insuring that we are intentional
and comprehensive in the process of helping lay and clergy discover their call to ministry. This
table will also examine and seek to develop tools and processes to grow leaders in the home,
local church, district, annual conference, general church, and the world. The following committees are required by the Discipline and relate to this table:
a.Episcopacy committee
b.Board of Laity
c.Board of Ministry
d.Nominations Committee
e.Committee on Personnel
f. Lay Speaking Ministry
2. Missions: This table will gather to develop and resource the missional work of individuals,
congregations, districts, the annual conference, and the general church. They will help provide direction and training to empower ministry to those described in Matthew 25:31-46. The
following committees are required by the Discipline and relate to this table:
a.Mission Secretary
b.United Methodist Volunteers in Mission
c.Disaster Response
d.Chabadza Covenant
e.Association of Community Centers
3. Young People: This table will seek to engage and invite more young people into the mission of
the church and into faith in Christ. The centerpiece will be stronger families and faith communities. This table will seek to draw energy and leadership from the youth of our world in
new and creative ways designed by the young people. The following committees are required
by the Discipline and relate to this table:
a.Conference Council on Youth Ministry
b.Camping Ministry
c.Higher Education and Campus Ministry
4. Stewardship: This table will engage the challenge of being stewards of the broad spectrum of
gifts we have been given. This group will explore ways to use the resources of our world to carry
out our mission. This will include everything from money to environmental concerns in our
world. The following committees are required by the Discipline and relate to this table:
a.Parish and Community Development
1.Parrish Ministry Grant Committee
2.Church revitalization
3.New Church Development
b.Communications Commission
c.Conference Finance and Administration
d.Conference trustees
e.Equitable Compensation
f. Board of Pensions
g.Board of Medical Benefits
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5. Reconciliation: This table will engage the areas of injustice and conflict. The center pieces
will be unity and diversity. Their task is to help us live into being “Peace Makers”. This will
include racial reconciliation, conflict resolution, and peace and justice issues. The following
committees are required by the Discipline and relate to this table:
a.Commission on Religion and Race
b.Native American Ministry
c.Hispanic Ministry
d.Strengthening the Black Church
e.Committee responsibilities assigned to the table, but not constituted as committees: Justice
and Mercy ministries, Disability Concerns, Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns,
Commission on the Status and Role of Women, Church and Society.
6. Resource Committees to the Annual Conference:
These committees serve to make sure the business of the annual conference session is properly
resourced and recorded.
a.Resolutions and Petitions
b Standing Rules
c.Annual Conference Committee
d.Archives& History; Memoires
e.Journal Staff
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
No later than February 1, 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
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 typewritten in triplicate, signed by the presenters, and presented to the conference secretary and a copy mailed to the conference office for printing in the
conference workbook addendum thirty (30) days prior to the opening session. 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 rational 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. The first floor speaker concerning the proposal shall be the designated representative for the person or organization that submitted the proposal, if one is present.
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Irrespective of any other limit placed by the Annual Conference on debate of the proposal, the
same designated representative shall have the last word from the floor, following by a statement
by the conference committee 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 laying
on the table, after such change 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 January 1 and March 14 a period of self nomination shall be offered. During
this time frame the Bishop shall lead an ongoing process of identifying and welcoming leadership
by inviting gifted persons to serve and inviting called persons to respond.
B. 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, Annual Conference Standing Rules,
not provided for otherwise. The committee shall obtain consent of each person nominated before
including that person’s name in the report.
C. The committee shall nominate the conveners of the councils, boards, commissions, and tables
unless The Book of Discipline directs otherwise.
D. The committee, in making nominations, shall ensure inclusive representation on all councils,
boards, commissions, and tables; 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. At least 30 days, but not more than 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, commis-
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
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sion, committee, or board of directors or trustees; further, each member shall not be renominated
until four years has lapsed.
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.
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.
Nominations from the Floor: The privilege of nominating from the floor shall be reserved for
members of the Annual Conference.
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.
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.
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
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. 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.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
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
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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.
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;
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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:
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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Conference Relationship
Years of Service
Full-time Local Pastors in process,
Attending the four-week Course of Study
2 weeks incl. Sundays
5 years or fewer
6 to 10 years
More than 10 years
Full-time Pastors (Full Members,
Probationary Members, Assoc. Members,
Full Connection Deacons, FTLP)
Vacation Time
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.
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)
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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
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
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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
2.4.2 Behaviors or other indicators which may signal problems
2.4.3 Requirements of Mississippi law for reporting incidents of abuse
2.4.4 Procedures for response to incidents of abuse and for reporting incidents of abuse.
2.5
All persons serving as directors shall complete certification training for processing allegations
and reports of child abuse.
2.6
All workers and leaders will sign a covenant to abide by the conference policy at the conclusion of each training prior to an event.
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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)
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 3.3.3 Residential Camping
Grades 1-8
Grades 9-12
1 Adult to 5 Infants
1 Adult to 9 Toddlers
1 Adult to 12 Children
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.
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/super-
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visor 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
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Section IV
Business of the Annual Conference
A. Minutes Of The Daily Proceedings
Friday, June 12, 2009
Opening Service and Holy Communion Service
Choir members of Galloway and Anderson United Methodist Church led in worship.
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward and Timothy Crisler, Conference Lay leader, led in Communion
Service. Bishop Ward and Tim Crisler talked of the 12 Gates to the City. Communion was served at
stations throughout the worship area.
Morning Plenary Session
Joe May welcomed everyone. We were led in singing “Are We Yet Alive” by Ken Roberts. The
Singing Choir of the Mississippi Annual Conference gave a performance. Bishop Ward led us in prayer.
She gave thanks to the superintendents of the conference.
Rev. Puhr discussed the roll of the annual conference. It was approved. He also described the bar
of the conference and it was also approved. The 22 tellers were approved by a hand vote, along with the
secretarial staff and the tri-fold agenda. The secretarial staff is Larry White, Journal Editor, Jay Biedenharn,
Assistant Secretary, and Rheanon Miller, Minutes Secretary.
Wayne Webster gave a report from the Standing Rules Committee. The following changes were laid
on the table for consideration: Page 25, Line 2, it was suggested that it read “The Annual Conference,
for its own government, may adopt rules and regulations not in conflict with …, changing “processes”
to “regulations”; Page 25, Line 4, change “2004” to “2008”; Page 26, Line 14, change “ministries” to
“Connectional Leadership team”, reading, The Connectional Leadership Team of the Annual Conference
…; Page 26, Line 27, to add after the word Discipline, for instance, the Tables, individually and/or collectively, will relate to the General Church Boards, Agencies, and Committees as our Connectional Church
mandates and as we seek to be programmatically responsible.; page 26, line 28, to change quadrennial” to
“quadrennium”; Page 30, Rule 11, Lines 23-30, to swap the order of items A and B.
Bishop Ward gave thanks to Wayne Webster for the creativity and work on the stage.
Timothy Crisler, lay leader, came forward on the nominations report. They were laid on the table
for consideration on Sunday.
Danny Rowland gave a report on CFA, located on Pages 81-90 of the Pre-Conference Workbook.
He recognized Dorothy Ellis, Hayley Smith, Dee Harris and David Stotts. He also introduced six
subcommittees that relate to the various areas of responsibilities. He states he is grateful for 411 that
have given their 2009 apportionments systematically. There are 100 churches that have given over 33.3
percent of their apportionments. Dr. David Beckley came forward on Petitions and Resolutions, located
in Section IV, Pages 69-70 of the Pre-Conference Workbook. Petitioner Number 1: Prayer, Number 2:
Housing/Rental Allowance for Retired and Disabled Ministers, Number 3: Establish Food Pantry in local
churches. Number 4: Salary of Staff, Number 5: Contribution for Camp Wesley Pines. These were laid
on the table.
Bishop Ward recognized Rev. Michael Nation of the Episcopal Church. He brought formal greetings from Mississippi Episcopalians and the Right Reverend Duncan Montgomery Gray, III. He mentioned how we have witnessed significant development between Methodists and Anglicans around the
world. He states that our connections are not just recent, but reach back to his own diocese in the very
beginning. The American Episcopal Church was established apart from the Church of England in 1789.
The first Episcopal priest known to have settled and ministered in Mississippi was the Rev. Adam Cloud
in 1790. He was a former Methodist preacher and son of very devout Methodist parents. He mentioned
that his diocese might have Methodist roots.
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Ray Buchanan, President of Stop Hunger Now, mentioned that we have packaged over 65,000 meals
for the hungry of the world. Matt Casteel, Mississippi Director of Stop Hunger Now, challenged us to
package millions of meals.
Wayne Webster broke the group into sessions.
Worship Service
The service opened with special music from the African Children’s Choir.
A warm welcome was given by Bishop Ward and then Keith Tonkel led in a Responsive Reading.
Testimonies were given about open door churches from Jennifer Parker, Carol and Ray McNutty,
Connie Campbell and Renee Sappington. Chris Sartin sang special music, “Change is Gonna Come”.
Brian Wilson from Houston, Texas sang special music, “All I Need Is A Touch From You”. Rudy
Rasmus preached from John 5:1-9. he asked: Do you want to be made well? What are you waiting for?
Are we teaching liberation, the empowering Word of God? We need a vision. He said, it is time we get
to work were we are right now. He emphasized Jesus was present already. All you have to do is get in the
pool. Brian Wilson sang, “You’re Already There” to close.
Benediction was given by Bishop Ward.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Worship Service
The worship service was delivered by Bishop Ward. She referred to Genesis 18, the story of Sarah
and Abraham entertaining three angels in the desert and one said that this time next year Sarah would
have a son and Sarah laughed. Then Hebrews 13:1-2, she reminded us that we are to keep on loving
each other as brothers and to not forget that we may be entertaining angels and not aware of it. We have
all kinds of doors of which to enter through. Some of them are screen and some are solid, but they all
represent different things and we may never be aware of who we are ministering unto.
Morning Plenary Service
A video was shown on Rethinking Church.
Kaih Hitt from the missions table made a presentation. He stated that we need to rethink mission
in a different way, that mission is not only about reaching the globe and going around the world with
the gospel, but it’s also about going next door. He said that is where we need to take our mission focus.
He stated that if you burn the church to the ground, the building, the Church will still stand because it’s
about the people inside the Church, and that is the focus that we want to take as a mission’s committee.
He recognized the mission team by asking them to stand.
Rev. Puhr came forward and made a motion to adjust the agenda and it was confirmed by a hand
vote. He explained the requirements and process for voting on the Constitutional Amendments. The
ballots were handed out.
Bishop Ward led us in prayer.
Ken Roberts led us in singing several songs while the ballots were handed out.
Bishop Ward gave thanks to Billy Owen for agreeing to serve as our Parliamentarian.
Rev. Puhr introduced the first group of amendments, being Amendment Number 1 on Page 39 of
the Pre-Conference Workbook. Ginger Holland gave a speech against the amendment, stating that this
would open the door for many groups of people who have not received repentence, and for many things
that would be hurtful to us as a church. Jackie Pennington gave a speech for the amendment, stating
that membership in a Church should be open to all of God’s children and it’s not our place to make that
judgment when someone is ready to join a church. Turner Arant gave a speech against the amendment,
stating that the Pastor should be able to determine when someone is ready for membership. Edna Kay
gave a speech for the amendment, stating that she has found that this Church has talked about inclusiveness, but she sees signs of racism and being selective in who one associates with. She said the doors
of the United Methodist Church need to be open to everyone. Steven Powell gave a speech against
the amendment, stating that would God tolerate this in heaven. Sherry Brenson gave a speech for the
amendment, stating we should not try to legislate the Holy Spirit’s moving in someone else’s life. Walter
Goldsmith gave a speech against the amendment, stating that it would be detrimental to the life of the
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Church. Leon Cooper gave a speech for the amendment, stating that we are all one in Christ Jesus. The
call of the question was supported by a hand vote. It was then voted on.
Rev. Puhr introduced the second group of amendments being Amendment Number 19 on Page 47
of the Pre-Conference Workbook. It was opened for discussion. George Buell gave a speech for the amendment, stating that it expands the representation of the number of small churches throughout our Annual
Conference. There was no further discussion regarding the amendment. It was then voted on.
Rev. Puhr introduced the third group of amendments being with Amendment Number 4 on Page
40 of the Pre-Conference Workbook. Bill Smallwood gave a speech against the amendment, stating that
it would allow regional conferences in the United States. There was no further discussion regarding the
amendment. It was then voted on.
Rev. Puhr introduced Amendment Number 10, on Page 42 of the Pre-Conference Workbook. There
was no discussion on this amendment. It was voted on.
Rev. Puhr introduced Amendment Number 23, on Page 40 of the Pre-Conference Workbook. Bill
Smallwood gave a speech against the Amendment, stating that it’s adding another layer of bureaucracy.
Jackie Pennington gave a speech for the Amendment, stating that this is just a name change with the
possibility for a change later on. Joe Reynolds gave a speech against the Amendment, stating that for
that very reason as stated by Ms. Pennington, that he is against it. It was then voted on.
Rev. Puhr introduced Amendment Number 26, on Page 50 of the Pre-Conference Workbook. John
Garrett gave a speech against the Amendment, stating that we do not need to be separating ourselves
from our African brothers and sisters. The world is getting smaller. There was no further discussion. It
was then voted on.
Rev. Puhr introduced Group Number 4 of amendments. He also mentioned that this group of
amendments was different from the other groups. They had more of a substantive change to them. This
group of amendments represents simply a name change from central to regional conferences. Amendment
Number 3, on Page 39 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, and Amendment Number 5, on Page 40 of the
Pre-Conference Workbook, were introduced. There was no discussion on these two and they were voted
on. Amendment Number 7, on Page 41, was introduced and there was a speech for the Amendment by
Heather Hensarling. She stated that a vote for this next group of amendments is a positive vote for the
central conferences because they are growing. By voting against it we’re suggesting that we’re going to
keep you under our wing because we know what you need better than you do. Tim Prather gave a speech
against the amendment, stating that hearing Father Nation gave him a little anxiety and caused him to
think about what our brothers and sisters are going through in the Episcopal Church and that this will
separate our voices from Africa and Asia, going down a similar road that the Episcopal Church has gone
down. There was no more discussion and it was voted on.
Amendment Numbers 11, 12, 13, on Page 43 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, were introduced
individually, with no discussion. They were each voted on. Amendment Number 14, on Page 44 of the
Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced, with no discussion, and voted on. Amendment 16, on Page
45 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced, with no discussion, and voted on. Amendment
Number 18, on Page 46, was introduced, with no discussion, and voted on. Amendment Number 20, on
Page 47 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced, with no discussion, and voted on. Amendment
Number 21, on Page 48 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced, with no discussion, and voted
on. Amendment Number 24, on Page 49, was introduced. Walley Casen gave a speech against all of this
group of amendments, stating that they are segregationist in nature. He said they separate us rather than
keeping us united. There was no more discussion. It was then voted on. Amendment Number 25, on
Page 49 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced, with no discussion, and voted on. Amendment
Number 27, on Page 50 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced. Having no discussion, it was
then voted on. Amendment Numbers 28 and 29, on Page 51, were introduced individually. Having no
discussion on either of them, they were voted on. Amendment Numbers 30, 31 and 32, all located on
Page 52, were introduced individually. Having no discussion, they were all voted on.
Group Number 5 of Amendments were introduced, beginning with Amendment Number 2, on
Page 39 of the Pre-Conference Workbook. David Stotts gave a speech against the amendment, stating
that this amendment is a very good amendment, but it carries items we will not be able to do properly. It
needs to come back for the Trustees and CFA. Amendment Number 6, on Page 40 of the Pre-Conference
Workbook, was introduced. Having no discussion, it was voted on. Amendment Number 8, on Page 42
of the Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced. Having no discussion, it was voted on. Amendment
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Number 9, on Page 42, was introduced. George Buell gave a speech for the amendment, stating it has
the opportunity to increase the representation at general conference of our central conference members.
Dennis Fink gave a speech against the amendment, stating that a conference that is smaller would
always have one tenth of the entire world vote. There was no further discussion, therefore it was voted
on. Amendment Number 15, on Page 45 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced. Don Bishop
gave a speech against the amendment, stating that he failed to understand reducing the length of time a
person has to be a member before he/she might become a part of the ruling body of the annual conference.
There was no further discussion, therefore it was voted on. Amendment Number 17, on Page 46 of the
Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced. Having no discussion, it was voted on. Amendment Number
22, on Page 48 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, was introduced. Having no discussion, it was voted on.
Ken Roberts led us in singing “Freely, Freely” while ballots were collected.
Bishop Ward introduced Adam Neal from The Advance. He explained that all the offering you
put in the offering plate every week, a little portion of that goes to help do things like missions and projects around the world. He went on to say that that percentage doesn’t do everything and that’s where
the Advance comes in. He mentioned, among other things, that missionaries in Laos over the last six
years started 70 churches in that Country and that last year we supported these types of activities with
$230,000 in givings. That’s above and beyond apportionment givings. He challenged us to do more in
2009. He stated that we have missionaries waiting to be sent around the world, but we just don’t have
the monies to send them.
Joe Moorman brought greetings from the Committee on Episcopacy. He recognized Howard Boone,
who served as chair of this committee for the past quadrennial. The list of members are as follows: Joe
May, Turner Arant, Phyllis Anderson, Polly Bailey, Jimmy Barnes, Tim Crisler, Cynthia Cross,
Rod Dickson-Rishel, Claire Dobbs, Tom Hughes, Jim Ormond, Darrell Sanderson, Addision Shock,
George Washington and Diane Woodall. He stated the function of the committee is to support, counsel,
advise and to make recommendations to the Jurisdictional Conference as to the needs of our conference
in terms of Episcopal leadership. He mentioned that Bishop Ward and Dr. Ward were returned to us for
a second four-year term. He thanked them for their commitment to the United Methodist Church and
to the people of Mississippi. He asked the conference to join him in an official return greeting to Bishop
Ward and Dr. Michael Ward. Everyone gave a standing ovation.
Bishop Ward gave thanks for our love, support and prayers.
Bill McAlilly came forward on Recovery. He mentioned that on August 30th, the Moore
Community House will celebrate the rededication of their facility that was completely destroyed by the
storm. He gave an invitation to everyone. He announced that on September 21, 22 and 23, they are having a work team on the coast to rebuild homes and invited people to attend and help.
Robert Sharp mentioned that Katrina caused a few good things. One, is that the mission outpouring increased 35 percent in teams that have gone out in the mission field. They are still getting over 300
calls a month requesting assistance from Katrina damage. The Aumsville (phonetic) Community has sent
through the Methodist connection over 158,000 volunteers. That has allowed a cost savings of over $100
million in labor cost. The 93 homes that we have built has put us in the top 10 of the Homebuilder’s
Association in the state of Mississippi.
Margo Jacobs came forward to share with us Nothing But Nets. Nothing But Nets is focused on
eliminating Malaria in Sierra Leone. EMCOR has issued a challenge grant that will match the first
$200,000 raised in this effort up to June. After June, we extend efforts outside of Sierra Leone, across
Africa. A brief video was shown.
Bishop Ward invited us to donate to Nothing But Nets. An offering was taken up. For every $10
donated a child will sleep safely.
Bishop Ward thanked C.J. Caufield for all of the work that he has done for us.
C.J. Caufield and Wayne Napier from Mississippi Disaster Response came forward. C.J. Caufield
highlighted on several things that have been accomplished over the past couple of years: Established a
new conference emergency preparedness offering, established four nationally certified early response team
trainers, procured some donated warehouse space in Greenville, established an annual relief kit drive,
Flood Bucket collection, two disaster relief academies and one jurisdictional academy, eight local training sessions, procured a warehouse database that was donated to us, and accumulated donated materials
estimated at about $300,000.
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Wayne Napier thanked everyone for this opportunity to help in this work. He mentioned that God
didn’t send his Son into the World, but that the World through Him might have life. He also sent his Son
to teach us by example. He stated that disaster is a horrible thing but that He gave us the opportunity to
go bring life to a disaster. A brief video was shown.
Rev. Puhr stated that the Society of Saint Andrews potato drop is going on today and volunteers are
still needed. He also reported that we packaged 91,000 meals to this point. He asked if the body would
adjust the agenda to move to Petitions and Resolutions. It was approved by a hand vote.
David Beckley came forward on Petitions and Resolutions. Resolution Number 1 was recommended
concurrent. There was no discussion. It was approved by a hand vote. Resolution Number 2 was recommended concurrent. There was no discussion. It was approved by a hand vote. Resolution Number 3 was
recommended referral to CFA for further deliberation. Mark Weaver stated that this has come before
this body for many years. He asked if a mandate could be attached so that an action will be taken. Bill
Scott offered a substitute motion that this body concur in this resolution for referral to CFA for budgetary items so that they can report back to us at the next annual conference what the budget will be. The
substitution was approved by hand vote. The referral with the substitution was approved by a hand vote.
Resolution Number 4 was recommended concurrent. Don Bishop made a point of clarification. It was
approved by a hand vote. Resolution Number 5 was recommended concurrence. There was no discussion. It was approved by a hand vote.
A brief recess was taken.
Worship Service
Retirement Celebration
The opening hymn was “Oh’ For a Thousand Tongues”, led by Ken Roberts. Bishop Ward gave
greetings to everyone and led us in the responsive reading. The Scripture reading was Ephesians 4:1-7,
11-13.
The following retirees were recognized: W.C. Alexander (Marie), Milton Boyd (Mary), Willis Britt
(Brenda), Leon Collier (Yolanda), Millsaps Dye (Elaine), Joe Felder, Carl Grubbs (Diane), David
Harrison (Karen Lea), Cora Ingram (Steven), Jerry Kelly (Eunice), Steve McDonald (Clarisse),
Noah Moore (Delilah), Marilyn Perrine (Kenneth), Cleavern Robertson (Brenda), Don Sampley
(Mary Ethel), Pat Schott, Barry Skelton (Pat), Steve Tillman (Marion), John Wood (Gail), J.D.
Tillman, and Rosemary Woodall (Edward).
The passing of the Torch was done by Rev. Dr. Carl Grubbs, representing the retiring class, and Rev.
Susannah Grubbs Carr, representing the class of ordainees.
Lunch break at 12:30 p.m.
Service of Remembrance
The service opened with Rev. Connie Shelton leading the processional hymn, “For All the Saints”.
Rev. Billy Owens led in greeting and open prayer. The Old Testament reading by Rev. Marjorie Walker
was Psalms 121. Mr. Justin Owen presented special music, “The Lord is My Light”.
The New Testament reading by Rev. Dixie Holder-Cummings was from Matthew 5:1-16. Rev.
Mattie Gipson delivered the message on “I Believe I Can Fly”. She said, God watches over us as we walk
through the many different doors of life. All pastors and their families have walked through doors not
knowing what was on the other side. We have to believe in God to walk through the unknown doors.
When we cross over to the other shore, we know we will be with God. So we are encourages to hold on,
for someday I’ll fly away. She said, I believe I can fly, I believe I can soar, see me running through that
open door. I believe I can fly.
Candles were lit as the deceased’s names were called and the bell tolled for clergy, spouses of clergy
and laity.
A break was taken at 2:45 p.m.
The Galloway Notables sang during the break.
Kathy Larson gave an update on the damage done by a tornado in northwest Mississippi. She
reported that one church, one parsonage, several homes throughout Olive Branch, and the middle school
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were damaged, but by God’s grace people were everywhere helping. She said there was no loss of life at
this time.
Jerry Beam led us in an opening prayer.
Roger Puhr gave the results on the amendments. Amendment 1: 303 yes, 784 no. Amendment
2: 618 yes, 463 no. Amendment 3: 261 yes, 833 no. Amendment 4: 151 yes, 938 no. Amendment
5: 280 yes, 814 no. Amendment 6: 299 yes, 800 no. Amendment 7: 253 yes, 841 no. Amendment 8:
824 yes, 272 no. Amendment 9: 868 yes, 220 no. Amendment 10: 226 yes, 866 no. Amendment 11:
275 yes, 818 no. Amendment 21: 287yes, 805 no. Amendment 22: 889 yes, 204 no. Amendment 23:
263 yes, 831 no. Amendment 30: 261 yes, 836 no. Amendment 31: 260 yes, 835 no. Amendment
21: 269 yes, 828 no.
We were led in prayer by Bishop Ward.
Matt Casteel stated that it was another great day. We met our meal goal about two and a half hours
early. Yesterday we were at 71,000 and today about 54,000. The final count was 125,340. These meals
will be distributed by Mission of Hope in Haiti. They feed 16,000 kids in 27 different schools. He thanked
everyone for filling the bags, their stomachs and the meal goal.
Bishop Ward gave the report on Nothing But Nets. We collected $7,700 plus.
Eddie Rester from the Stewardship table came forward. A brief video was played on what
Stewardship means. He asked the questions: How do we faithfully use what God has given us to impact
the lives of the most people?
He said we have to have a vision that guides us. The task of the stewardship table is to identify
resources and analyze current uses in order to align them to our goal of reaching more people, younger
people and more diverse people. There are three main areas that the table tries to impact. The first is to
connect and to have conversations. The second is partnerships. The final area is to tell the story about
how the use of resources are impacting lives.
Bishop Ward invited the Director of Gulf Side Assembly, Molly Steward, and greeted her. The cross
on the stage was created out items that were broken by Hurricane Katrina. Molly Stewart gave greetings
to everyone. She mentioned the various things they were trying to do. They are building houses on their
land. They are still housing the MS Conference UMCR group and the care group. She listed some of the
board members. She gave appreciation for all that everyone has done. A video was played.
Ed Jones from the Board of Pensions came forward and recognized members of the board. The report
is located on Page 60 in the Pre-Conference Workbook. He stated that the Board of Pensions strongly
recommends that Plan C is adopted. He showed the collections of direct bill for this year on the screen.
He also showed the screen the apportionment payment rate going back to 2004. Rev. Tim Prather came
forward on the 3 “L” Academy. They academy is presenting a two-day educational event where clergy
will be assisted in learning valuable skills that will help them stay true to their DNA. The 3 ”L” Academy
is Learning, Living and Leading.
There will be three tracks available. Track 1 is those new to ministry. Track 2 is for those reaching
middle age in their ministry. Track 3 is for those nearing retirement. He quoted John Wesley, “Earn all
you can, Save all you can and Give all you can”.
David Stotts shared information in Report Number 3 and the impact of the current economic situation. He stated that there has been a decrease in retirement 20 to 25 percent. The economy does affect
us. He showed a slide show. The Pre 82 plan is also affected. The 2009 payment will be $404,207, and
the 2010 payment will be $355,000. The projected payment will go to $2,133,000. He explained funding Report Number 3. In 1/1/08 we were underfunded $4,000,000. The general board of pensions has
$3,000,000 to apply to that. He said there was 5.1 million in the foundation and bank account, so don’t
be afraid of upcoming payments. He stated that we will be okay until 2014 to fund the Pre 82 plan. He
stated that prior to the downturn we were funded at 120 percent level. As of January we were underfunded, at 93 percent. This could require a payment of that $597,000 in 2011. The CRSP plan is also
affected by this downturn in the economy before the downturn it was funded at 90 percent. After the
downturn on January it was funded at 79 percent. There will be a payment adjustment in 2011 because
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of the downturn. He ended with let’s continue to work down the road, do what’s right, do our ministry,
make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and the finances will be transformed at
the same time.
Pension Report Number 1 was approved by a hand vote.
Joy Carr with Educational Opportunities came forward to offer an opportunity to travel in the summer of 2010 with a trip to Oberammergau, a nine day European adventure that will include the world
famous Passion Play at Oberammergau, Germany. Over 370 years ago that area of the world had the Black
Plague. They made a pledge that once the plague left their village that they would reenact the Passion of
Jesus Christ. They reenact it every decade.
Trey Harper with the Board of Medical Benefits presented a slide show. Latoya Redd came forward
to present two action items located on Page 66 of the Pre-Conference Workbook. There was no discussion
on Item 1 and 2. They were approved by a hand vote. Item Number 3 was presented. It recommended
an overall maximum rate increase of 10 percent to cover approximately 1/3 of the cost of the plan. With
no discussion, it was approved by a hand vote.
Embra Jackson gave a Wellness update. He stated that this morning at approximately 6:30 a.m. there
were 80 persons who gathered for the annual Fun Run. Bishop Ward, Jerry Beam, Steve Casteel were all
given a trophy for the Fun Run. A DVD was played on healthy living.
Lee Burdine with Amazing Pace came forward. He stated that we are on track with over 400,000
miles that have been reported and validated. That’s over 70,000 more than last year. Willis Britt and
Carl Grubbs, the two district superintendants, were presented with golden pedometers. He thanked the
leadership of the Medical Board and Pension Board for taking on this huge problem and finding solutions
that are very actively working in this group. He mentioned that this is a mission, which we want to work
in partnership with other areas and wellness programs.
The 50 top walkers were recognized on the screen.
Gary Gunderson with Methodist Healthcare came forward. He mentioned that 100 years ago
formed a committee charged with seeing whether or not it was a good idea to create a Methodist Hospital.
It turned out to be a very large hospital in Memphis. He stated that we provided through Methodist
Healthcare 359,124 days of care to people of all around the midsouth region. We watched the birth of
over 5,725 babies. We were there in 50,457 opportunities to provide care in people’s homes and we were
there to 254,281 times to provide compassion in an emergency room. Next June we will open a brand new
hospital that will provide a more expansive range of care for kids in the midsouth. He stated that health
does not come from a physician or a hospital; it comes out of the expressed love of God.
Neville Vanderburg with the Parish and Community Ministries came forward. He gave a report
that the decision made last year to move to the leadership table model was brilliant. He introduced the
committee chairs, Rev. Andy Stoddard, Rev. Lauren Porter, and Rev. Dr. Denise Donnell. A video was
played on why we should rethink church.
Embra Jackson announced the new church starts. Two are in the Sanatobia district and one at
Ramsey, at the Seashore district. Ramsey is starting a new church within a church.
Bishop Ward honored individuals who were 90 years of age or above.
Darian Duckworth and Russell Casteel came forward on the Task Force on Calling. She stated that
as diversed as we are that we come together around one purpose and that is the word “calling”. It is not
only hearing God’s call, but answering God’s call and how that call can be responded to. Russell Casteel
engaged us in an exercise.
Lydia Smith came forward from the Young People’s Table. She recognized the chair members of the
table: Haley Peterson, Josh Grey, David Carol and Ann Kaufman. She asked the young people who
volunteered to help come forward. A slide show was presented.
Bishop Ward adjourned us.
A dinner break was taken.
Worship Service
The DECTA State Wesley Foundation Praise and Praise Revelation performed a dance number to
lead us into worship. Haley Peterson, President of CCYM, gave an opening prayer and led us in the Lord’s
Prayer. Music throughout the service was provided by the Christ UMC Junior High Band. Josh Gray,
President of MUMSM, introduced Chris Lahr as the preacher for the service. Chris offered his testimony
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and explained the significance of the Lazarus story in his calling. He challenged the MS Conference to
identify the Lazarus who sits crying at our front gate. He encourages us not to go to church but to be the
church. The service concluded with Lydia Smith of the Young Peoples’ Table offering an invitation to new
ministry as the conference mission offering was collected.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Bible study began at 8:30 a.m. “Surely the Presence” was led by Ken Roberts. Bishop Ward’s message
was from Genesis 8:10. Ken Roberts then led us in singing “Nearer to Thee”.
Plenary Session
A video was played on the Black College Fund.
Bob Fritchey from the Society of St. Andrews came forward and gave thanks to everyone that has
supported our efforts. He mentioned that our neighbors in Mississippi suffer all the time from not having
enough to eat. He stated that since he has been here we have provided almost 10 million pounds of food
to hungry people and with our support his happens. He asked us to continue to support them.
Victoria Tandy and Mike Hicks with Ministry with Returning Troops came forward. A brief video
was played. Mike Hicks spoke of trauma and healing, to prepare churches to receive military personnel.
Victoria Tandy asked what can we do as a church? She spoke about being able to adopt a solider or an
entire military unit, provide a safe place for military families to meet together, be good listeners, hold
special services for military personnel when they deploy, and return and holidays among several other
things.
Maxine Bolden with the Reconciliation Table came forward. She recognized the members of the
table. She stated that as Christians we declare and affirm that in God, in Christ Jesus, we have a work of
reconciling to God, self and to one another. Therefore we are invited to the same ministry of reconciliation. It is a ministry of courage, humility, repentance, bravery and the presence of Christ in us. She did a
brief skit. She stated that reconciliation is making all things right.
Wayne Webster with Standing Rules came forward on the changes. They were laid before the table
on Friday. There was no discussion. They were approved by a hand vote.
Jim Fisher with Equitable Compensation came forward with a report located in the Pre-Conference
Workbook on Pages 74-77. There was no discussion. It was approved by a hand vote.
Scott Larson, Board of Ordained Ministry, came forward. He spoke of the purpose of Ordained
Ministry. He listed several things, such that it is to open the door for the children of God, help walk
individuals through this door and provide oversight for training and continuing education, among other
things. He states that the aim of our charge is Love. He also states that there is nothing better in this life
than to be used by God, that it’s amazing.
Chris Young recognized those who had completed the course of study. Jim Beam-Ingram gave out
the certificates as their names were called. The following completed the course of study: Elvina Thomas
Barnes, Curtis Lee Bray, Charles Joseph Bursi, Jr., Shirley Chambers, Mack A. Chambers, Frank
Joseph Davis, Diana Maureen Baker Deaton, Larry E. Dollar, Michael Dale Dubose, Jerry Louis
Hinton, Rickey Ellis Lawson, Sr., Eddie Eugene Ward, Stirman L. Williamson, Earl Jack Wooten,
III.
Scott Larson recognized those who had 50 years of service. They are as follows: Charles Henry
Burton, Thomas Franklin Cupit, Jimmy Bay Elam, Joseph Harold Headrick, Ralph Edwin King, Jr.,
Charles Warren Nicholson, Sr., Maston Levi Preqitt, Bryan T. Scarbrough, Dennie Keith Tonkel,
James Leggett Waits and James Rayford Woodrick, Sr.
Joe Landrum and Richard Robbins came forward in response to the referred resolution from last year.
It’s on destructive behavior. They discussed the work they have done on it in the last year. Laura Tedder
gave a comment on the referral, stating that if all you have is a disciplinary process, once you get to the
disciplinary process, it doesn’t stop and you lose people. Lisa Garvin and Susan Weill were recognized
for their work.
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Worship Service
The service was led by Rev. Connie Shelton as worship leader and Conference Lay Leaders, Mr. Tim
Crisler and Bishop Ward. The theme of the service was the Liturgical Year. There are 10,000 doors open
for us to enter. We are called to be the light for Christ as we go through all the different doors that are out
there for us to enter to be a witness for Christ.
Bishop Ward mentioned several prayer requests. We paused for a moment for these requests. Phillip
Heidelberg led us in prayer.
Bishop Ward gave thanks to Galloway Church and Clifford Amons, Conference Chancellor.
Steve McAlilly with the Spiritual Leadership Conference came forward. He mentioned that the table
has been building a bridge as we walk on it, trying to understand our tasks and where we’re going. He
gave thanks to various people in Spiritual Leadership. He states that he’s reminded of the travelers who
followed the star and found Christ. He feels like that’s where the table is. We have a general idea where
God is calling us go and if we remain faithful and trust God we will find Christ.
Danny Rowland with Finance and Administration came forward on the CFA report, located on
Pages 81-90 of the Pre-Conference Workbook. It was presented Friday afternoon. Brian Collier gave a
discussion for the referral. He stated that with Report Number 1, in talking with New Church representatives, they have not seen these procedures. He feels like they should have input with CFA about what
procedures would be appropriate for new church starts. He moved to refer this portion of the report to New
Church Development and CFA for review and streaming of procedures without compromising appropriate accountability. Sally Bevill made a motion for referral. She stated that this does not fit and if this is
put on them it will be much more of a burden. She said it needs to be tabled. Vickie Tandy stated that
this was something that she asked for and it is helping them so much. The motion to refer was passed by
a hand vote.
Fred Gerber mentioned that Bullets Number 2 and Number 3 be removed from this report. He stated
that they will cut the apportioned items to those listed that we’ve begun this year. Andy Stoddard spoke
against the removal, saying that if we start undoing these things we’re going to find ourselves in a financial
mess that simply cannot be controlled. Leslie Cameron gave a discussion for the removal. He stated this
is where the rubber hits the road for us. These institutions are not the place to cut and that we need to
look elsewhere. Allen Dearing gave a discussion against the removal, stating that in order to start new
projects these other institutions need to stand on their own feet. Diana Harns gave a discussion for the
removal, stating that we need stronger boards doing lots of work outside the meetings for our institutions
to be strong. She further said that this is not all about money. It’s about heart, souls and hands working to
make our institutions better. Fred Gerber mentions that it’s like we’re bundling and putting a price on our
children. Mike Childs gave a discussion against the removal, stating the rubber hits the road in the local
church. He said a five percent increase in our budget will cut missions far more than this cut is talking
about. David Carroll gave a discussion for the removal, stating that without the removal it will affect Rust
College and that will harm future ministers. Eddie Rester gave a discussion against the removal, stating
that we cannot continue to add. The question was called. The motion was defeated by a hand vote.
Report Number 1 was approved by a hand vote.
Report Number 2, located on Page 91 of the Pre-Conference Workbook, was presented. Gilbert White
made a motion to delete direct billing and go back to the way it used to be. Mike Hicks gave a discussion
against the motion, stating that this will hurt some churches and aid other churches. He also stated that
the pensions have to be paid one way or the other. Dewayne Whitehurst gave a discussion for the motion,
stating that the churches that I pastor may say I cannot afford an elder anymore; it would better for us to
get a part-time local pastor. He stated that we close missions when we close a smaller church. Mitchell
McDonald gave a discussion against the motion, stating that this will allow us to bring things in and make
them better in alignment, so that we will be able to meet our obligations. Mike Childs gave a discussion
for the motion, stating that direct billing is going to hurt apportionments and income to the conference.
Warren Black gave a discussion against the motion, stating that we started on a path and we haven’t been
there long enough to see how it’s going to work. We need a chance to test it before we do away with it.
The motion was defeated by a standing vote. Dennis Fink asked why the jump? David Stotts explained
that it was like pulling a bandaid off very slowly and it made it equally fair across the board to go ahead and
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do this to see how it works. Harold Robinson made a motion to continue with A in place of C. He states
that six months is not enough time to see the benefits of this. Tim Prather gave a discussion against the
motion, stating the best way to move forward is with B and C at one time. Tom Bishop gave a discussion
for the motion, stating that we need to give it a fair chance and move by increments into this. Andy Ray
gave a discussion against the motion, stating that we are at a point where we have drawn down reserves.
There is a sense of urgency about this. James Hull gave a discussion for the motion, stating that we are
one body with many parts. I am hearing today you tell the small churches that their part sits in the corner.
He mentioned that some churches are situated in better economic areas than others. Ed Jones gave a
discussion against the motion stating that the smallest churches are the ones that are going to benefit the
most. We’re trying to reinforce the smaller churches.
The motion was defeated by a teller count: For 373, Against 403.
George Buell made a motion for Plan B. Sally Bevill made a motion that one minute be allowed at
the microphone. It was passed by a hand vote. Ellen Short gave a discussion, stating she is for the total
plan. She said we are really talking about paying our bills and everyone should want to pay their bills.
Ginger Holland gave a discussion for the motion, stating she had no debt and serves two churches that
would pay every penny if they could. They pick up children whose parents are not in church. Wayne
Napier gave a discussion against the motion, stating these are our bills, that General Conference didn’t
give us these bills. We chose them, they are ours, these are our churches. We elected CFA to tell us how
to do this. This is their best idea. The dollars have to come from somewhere.
The motion was defeated by a teller count: For 381, Against 398.
Report Number 2 was approved by a standing vote.
Report Number 3, located on Page 92 of the Pre-Conference Workbook was presented. Sally Bevill
gave a discussion, stating they raised over $250,000 in grants and special givings. There is no budget or
committee with a focus on Hispanic Latino ministry. Steve Casteel stated that we do have a Hispanic
place at the missions table. Beginning at the end of this summer, anyone can have access to the grant
pool and write a grant. There will be a grant application process this summer. Brian Collier stated that
he doesn’t know how we’re going to plan a budget of 20 million dollars when we know we’re only going to
make 15 or 16 million. Connie Colsen made a comment to listen to our clergy, go back to your churches
and plead their case. If we don’t come up to the bar, our church is going down the tubes. We have got
to make our churches pay. The question was called and supported. Report Number 3 was approved by a
hand vote.
A lunch break was taken.
Jerry Beam came forward and presented the Property Resolutions. They were all listed on a yellow
handout in the folder. He listed churches that were discontinued. They are as follows: Emory UMC,
Epworth UMC, Foster’s Chapel UMC, Friendship UMC, Liberty UMC, McCarley UMC, McDonald
UMC, New Point UMC, Rhodes Chapel UMC, Swifton UMC and St. Andrews UMC. Items Number I
and II of the Report were approved by a hand vote.
Jerry Beam continued with Item Number III of the Report. It was approved by a hand vote.
Steve Casteel came forward on the list of trustees. The report of nominations was approved.
Rev. Larry White came forward for the Journal Committee, stating that all the minutes are in order
and recorded. He asked if we could have the opportunity to change those for corrections and name
changes. The report was accepted by a hand vote.
Rev. Roger Puhr came forward, stating that the secretarial staff has all the information they need to
answer all of the minute questions, with the exception of the last one, where shall the 2010 Conference
be?
Wayne Webster stated the possibility of coming back to this facility.
There was no discussion. The location was approved by a hand vote.
Bishop Ward asked the superintendants to stand with her on the stage as she prayed for the appointments of our clergy for the next conference year. Bishop Ward led us in prayer.
Conference adjourned sine die.
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Worship Service
The service for the Ordaining of Ministry began with a full procession of the clergy of the MS
Conference. Bishop Ward introduced Bishop Clay Lee and Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry, Presiding
Prelate, Eighth Episcopal District, Louisiana and Mississippi African Methodist Episcopal Church as
service participants. Maurice Smith read Colossians 3:12-17, 4:2-3. Bishop Ward’s sermon was entitled
“Alert to Opportunity in the World Around Us”. She told us to be alert to the opportunity of service, to
be alert about our own spiritual lives. She encouraged all clergy to be alert to the mystery that we serve.
Following the sermon an offering for the Ministerial Education Fund was collected. The candidates were
examined, each of them were deemed ready for their commission or ordination. Then Bishop Ward,
Bishop Guidry and Bishop Lee laid hands on the candidates. The service concluded with an invitation
to the assembly to acknowledge God’s call in their own lives.
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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 12
through June 14, 2009, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Presiding. Date When Organized: June, 1989.
Number of This Session: Twenty-First.
Part I - Organization And General Business
1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 618):
Secretary?
Roger Puhr
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 220, Collins, MS 39428
Telephone: (601) 765-4906
Statistician? David Greer
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8704; Moss Point, MS 39563
Telephone: (228) 475-7888
Treasurer?
David Stotts
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1201; Jackson, MS 39215
Telephone: (601) 354-0515
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)?
Conference Treasurers 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)? (In Progress).
4. What agencies have been appointed or elected?
a. Answer Yes or No for each of the councils, boards, commissions, or committees listed:
1. Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635)? Yes
2. Board of Pensions (¶639)? Yes
3. Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference (¶2512)? Yes
4. Committee on Episcopacy (¶637)? Yes
5. Committees on Investigation (¶2703.2, .3)? Yes
6. Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? Yes
b. Indicate the name of the agency (or agencies) in your annual conference which is (are) responsible
for the functions related to each of the following general church agencies (¶609.1):
1. General Council on Finance and Administration? Finance and Administration
2. General Board of Church and Society? Reconciliation Table
3. General Board of Discipleship? Conference Leadership Group
4. General Board of Global Ministries? Conference Leadership Group
5. Higher Education and Campus Ministry? Higher Education and Campus Ministry
6. General Commission on Archives and History? Archives, History and Memoirs
7. General Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns? Reconciliation Table
8. General Commission on Religion and Race? Commission on Religion and Race
9. General Commission on the Status and Role of Women? Reconciliation Table
10. United Methodist Communications? Communications Commission
c. Indicate the conference agencies which have responsibilities for the following functions:
1. Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶655)? Reconciliation Table
2. Disability Concerns (¶653)? Reconciliation Table
3. Equitable Compensation (¶625)? Equitable Compensation
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4. Laity (¶631)? Board of Laity
5. Native American Ministry (¶654)? Native American Ministry
6. Small Membership Church (¶645)? Parish and Community Development.
d. Answer Yes or No for each of the following conference or district organizations:
1. Conference United Methodist Women (¶647)? Yes
2. Conference United Methodist Men (¶648)? Yes
3. Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649)? Yes
4. Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶650)? Yes
5. District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518)? Yes
6. Committees on District Superintendency (¶668)? Yes
7. District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶665)? Yes
e. What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the
annual conference? None
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 Journal.)
7.What is the report of the treasurer? (See Section VIII, page 233 of 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 – $32,823
Probationary (educational requirements of elder completed) – $30,197
Probationary (educational requirements of elder not completed) – $27,781
Associate – $27,781
Full Time Local Pastor – $25,558
Full Time Student Local Pastor – $23,513
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)? $1,375,143
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)? Medical Benefits – $5,026,516 Pensions – Direct Bill
b. What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year:
1. For the World Service Fund? $1,553,100
2. For the Ministerial Education Fund? $531,699
3. For the Black College Fund? $212,103
4. For the Africa University Fund? $47,470
5. For the Episcopal Fund? $427,196
6. For the General Administration Fund? $168,280
7. For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $41,379
12. If the annual conference apportions to the local church a fund that combines two or more general
apportioned funds with one another, or that combines one or more general apportioned funds with
funds other than a general apportioned fund, list below for each combined fund: a) the name and
amount of each general fund included in the apportionment; b) the percentage of the combined fund
total that corresponds to each general fund apportionment (¶¶614.3d, 614.4). None
13. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 659):
a. Conference lay leader: Name: Tim Crisler
Mailing Address: 2 Pintail Cove, Raymond, MS 39154
b. Associate conference lay leaders: None
c. District and associate district lay leaders:
Brookhaven – Pat Smith Seashore – Mary Carter
East Jackson – LaToya Redd Senatobia – Joy Mullen
Greenwood – John McClay Starkville – James Woodard
Hattiesburg – John Gavin Tupelo – Jimmy Langley
Meridian – Kaih Hitt
West Jackson – Jim Golden
New Albany – Dalton Garner
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14. What local churches have been (Indicate district):
a. Organized or Chartered)? None
1. New Church Start (¶¶259.2,.3) Oxford: The Orchard, New Albany Dist.; Jackson: AndersonSouth, West Jackson Dist.; Jackson: Bellwether, East Jackson Dist.; Brandon: The Pointe, East
Jackson Dist.; Biloxi: El Pueblo, Seashore Dist.; Desoto County Hispanic, Senatobia Dist.;
Desoto County Traditional, Senatobia Dist.; Tupelo, Japanese Speaking, Tupelo Dist.; Ramsey
Multi Cultural, Greenwood Dist.
2. Mission Congregation (¶¶260.1a) Seashore Mission, Seashore District; Hope Ministries,
Greenwood District
3. Chartered Local Church (¶¶259.5) (List only churches chartered this year.) None
b. Merged (¶¶2545, 2546)?
1. United Methodist with United Methodist None
2. Other mergers None
c. Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2548)? (State which for each church listed.)
1. New Church Start (¶259.2,.3) None
2. Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) None
3. Chartered Local Church (¶259.5)
Emory UMC, Greenwood Dist. – Discontinued
Epworth UMC, West Jackson Dist. – Discontinued
Foster’s Chapel UMC, Tupelo Dist. – Discontinued
Friendship UMC, Greenwood Dist. – Discontinued
Liberty UMC, Tupelo Dist. – Discontinued
Mc Carley UMC, Greenwood Dist. – Discontinued
Mc Donald UMC, East Jackson Dist. – Discontinued
New Point UMC, Tupelo Dist. – Discontinued
Rhodes Chapel UMC, Tupelo Dist. – Discontinued
Swiftown UMC, Greenwood Dist. - Discontinued
d. Relocated and to what address? None
e. Changed name of church? (Example: “First” to “Trinity”)
Former Name
New Name
Address
Oxford: South Charge
Taylor UMC
East Prentiss Parish
Prentiss: East Parish
f. Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with
what membership (¶¶41, 260)? None
g. What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? None
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?
East Jackson Disttrict
a. Remove McDonald from Lena. Lena stands alone. McDonald is discontinued.
b. Pelahatchie: Little Zion Circuit is dissolved. Little Zion stands alone. Mountain Ridge stands
alone.
c. Carthage: Wesley Circuit is dissolved. Carthage Wesley Chapel stands alone. Carthage
Greenwood Chapel stands alone.
a. Waynesboro Circuit becomes two charges; Waynesboro / Frost Bridge and Mt. Zion / Pleasant
Ridge.
b. Franklin / Gitano becomes two charges; Franklin and Gitano.
c. Waynehaven / Mamie Weaver becomes two charges; Waynehaven and Mamie Weaver
Seashore District
a. Remove Clermont Harbor UMC from Clermont Harbor: Waveland Charge. Clermont Harbor
stands alone.
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b. Add Pass Christian: First to Waveland UMC to form the Pass Christian: First / Waveland
Charge.
c. Dissolve the Picayune Circuit Charge. Merrill Chapel UMC, Newton Chapel UMC and Weems
Chapel UMC will stand alone.
Tupelo District
a. Take Spruell Chapel from the Amory: St. James / Spruell Chapel Charge, thereby creating the
Spruell Chapel Charge and leaving Amory: St. James UMC to stand alone as the Amory: St.
James Charge.
a. Discontinue the Benton Circuit. Mt. Pleasant UMC and Couparle UMC will stand alone.
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)? Yes
18. Who constitute:
a. The Committee on Investigation (¶2703.2)? (v)
Principals: Carl Grubbs, Karen Koons Hayden, Elijah Henry, Billy Owen, Bob Peden
Alternates: Jim Glass, Tommy Gilbert, George Pulliam, Eddie Rester, Marjorie Walker
b. The Administrative Review Committee (¶633)? (v)
Principals: Dixie Holder-Cummings, Jim Curtis
Alternates: Vicki Landrum, Larry G. White
19. Who have received the certificate of candidacy for ordained ministry? (¶¶311, 312 —Include
the names and year of certificate of all candidates for ordained ministry who have been certified or
approved for continuance by the district committee on ordained ministry. Do not list as continued
those licensed as local pastors in question 21 or as probationary members in question 28.)
a. Who have been certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry since the last session of
the annual conference? (List the names of all those who have been certified, including those who
are also listed in questions 20 and 21.) McAlilly, Chris SEA
Campos, Luz Marina EJA
Milsap, Teresa HAT
Ludlam, Stephen Holland
Chipley, Anna Kristen EJA
Parker, Ryan Paul HAT
Herring, Daniel EJA
Cooper, Leon MER
SEN
Phillips, Nathan EJA
Davis, Johnnye MER
Tucker, Celestine J. SEN
Piccaluga, Troy Anthony EJA
Gully, Christopher MER
McDaniel, Phillip STA
Elliott, Diane GWD
Johnson, Kerry MER
Rambo, Will TUP
Duggin, Christopher Glenn
Sims, Jeffrey MER
Gales, Robert WJA
Dorn, David SEA
HAT
b. Who are continued as certified candidates for ordained or licensed ministry? (Do not list as con tinued those licensed as local pastors in Question 21 or those listed as probationary (provisional)
members in question 28.)
Flottman, Lisa 03 SEA
McGehee, Hollis 03 BRO
Ward, Clell G., Jr. 04 GWD
Kilgore, Michael T. 01 SEA
Rives, Belinda 03 EJA
Willis, Mary 04 GWD
Kirby, Martha 99 SEA
Russ, Randy 07 EJA
Carpenter, Elizabeth 04 HAT
Maugh, Celeste 03 TUP
White, Justin 07 EJA
Wells, Heather 05 HAT
Corban, William Bradford 06
Beverly, Edna 05 GWD
Talbert, Catrena N. 04 HAT
Chambers, Hattie 05 GWD
Thomas, Anzette 08 HAT
WJA
Forrest, Rosie 03 GWD
Gossett, Dennis 06 NAL
Edwards, Vernell 03 WJA
Thomas, Meril Denise 04
Jones, Camilla H. 00 NAL
Griffin, Kimberly 01 WJA
Little, Barbara J. 02 NAL
GWD
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c. 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.)
No One
d. Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry?
Coleman, Mattie GWD
Reed, Clara GWD
Mannery, Jerry WJA
Elder, Shirley GWD
Rouse, William GWD
McKinley, Frederick WJA
Foster, Dianna GWD
English, David NAL
Meeks, Emma GWD
Howard, Elizabeth WJA
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.)
Palmer, Carl NAL
Danforth, David Beam 01 BRO
Rencher, Jamie Ray 01 NAL
Hanna, David 84 EJA
Bowles, Joann Faye 08 SEA
Hanna, Joseph 99 EJA
Caldwell, Lettie 95 SEA
Mabry, Othareta 07 GWD
Goodwin, John Jeffrey SEA
Meeks, Carrie 07 GWD
Fairley, Shirley SEA
Williams, Annie 04 GWD
Kilgore, Michael T. 03 SEA
Cline, Kevin Joseph 04 HAT
Thornhill, June 03 SEA
Malone, Viola 97 HAT
Williams, Phyllis 04 SEA
Matthews, Greg 09 HAT
Sartor, Brad* 04 SEN
Porciello, Laurie 04 HAT
Caufield, Jr., Chester G. 05 STA
Boose, Patti 06 MER
Stephenson, Julia 03 STA
Chambers, Mack* 96 MER
Stokes, Jonathan (Asbury) 05 STA
Downing, Carlotta 03 MER
Weddle, Owen Ainsworth (Asbury) 08 STA
Pollock, Clifford 01 MER
Diggs, Christopher C. 03 TUP
Satcher, Elbert 04 MER
Johnson, Detrick 08 WJA
Everett, Preston NAL
Smith, Velma 07 WJA
Gossett, Dennis Christopher 08 NAL
Taylor, Beth 03 WJA
Kennedy, Steven Paul 1 NAL
McAnally, Jason 08 NAL
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)? (v)
a. Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1)
Raine, Claude* 20 91 GWD
Burghard, Louis 0 08 BRO
Wooten, III, Jack* 20 84 GWD
Davis, Frank* 20 02 BRO
Young, Kevin Sem Grad. 99 GWD
Hart, Kenny 0 94 BRO
Brewer, Bobby* 20 01 HAT
Newsome, Burnell* (RL) 20 BRO
Carpenter, Travis* 20 04 HAT
Raborn, Laurie 8 06 BRO
Chambers, Shirley* 20 95 HAT
Wallace, James L. 0 04 BRO
Cornell, Ovee 0 06 HAT
Bayliss, Milford Gordon (RL) 8 06 EJA
Deaton, Diana M. Baker* 20 01 HAT
Gerber, Frederick Leon* 20 01 EJA
Gipson, Frank Lee* 20 97 HAT
Herring, Daniel 0 08 EJA
Howard, Ray E 11 02 HAT
Lobin, Stan 10 02 EJA
James, Randy G.* 20 99 HAT
Porter, Frank 0 07 EJA
Webb, Robert S 18 02 HAT
Sappington, Larry Keith 00 EJA
Wilson, David Brooks* 20 94 HAT
Upshaw, David 18 06 EJA
Windham, Sarah 17 99 HAT
Cain, Bobby Ray (RL)* 20 02 GWD
Anderson, Samuel Napoleon 7 06 MER
Collins, Johnny Lee* 20 03 GWD
Bailey, Jr. James Leo Sem. Grad. 87 MER
Jones, Mark Anthony 3 03 GWD
Boose, Charlie R.* 20 95 MER
King Sr, Robert Louis* 20 03 GWD
Cooksey, Chris 0 06 MER
Lemmon, William Todd 01 GWD
Hampton, Gary* 20 97 MER
Marshall, Jack 0 06 GWD
Hare, James (RL) 4 86 MER
Pritchard, Veronica K. 0 08 GWD
Owen, Kenneth* 20 02 MER
Price, Kathy 4 07 MER
Pollock, Bennie Arthur (RL) 11 00 MER
Randall, Pamela E. 9 03 MER
Young, Willie J* 20 98 MER
Armstrong, Robert N. 18 99 NAL
Biedenharn, James Sem Grad NAL
Bishop, Ricky 4 06 NAL
Downs, Walter 2 06 NAL
Forbus, Greg* 20 04 NAL
Glazier, Gary Arthur 16 04 NAL
Hall, Jim 8 06 NAL
Merricks II, Donald Wesley 0 08 NAL
Napier, Bennie Kay Sem. Grad 09 NAL
Petermann, James O.* 20 98 NAL
Ward, Charles Patrick 0 08 NAL
Crawley, JW* 20 91 SEA
Gore, Willie 15 88 SEA
Heberg, Carl* 20 01 SEA
Hill Jr, Willie Lee* 20 98 SEA
Lightsey, Max D. 5 04 SEA
Locke, Cecil Eric 0 SEA
Thornhill, Bobby 2 03 SEA
Weaver, Betty 6 05 SEA
Williamson, Stirman* (RL) 20 03 SEA
de la Cruz, Goyo 4 04 SEN
Haynes, Rickey Lynson* 20 SEN
Stephenson, Tommy 18 96 SEN
Black, Jr., James M. MTS 04 STA
Bray, Curtis* 01 STA
Dowd, Thomas Michael 0 06 STA
Forrest, Jimmy L* 20 81 STA
Jones, Dean Everette 16 03 STA
May, Chance* Sem. Grad. 05 STA
Morris, James* 20 92 STA
Stallings, Tyrone Michael* 20 99 STA
Speegle, Jonathan* 04 STA
Thomas, Ronald D. 12 05 STA
Brooks, David 2 TUP
Coggins, Charles Edward 9 04 TUP
Coggins, Joe Miller 08 TUP
Fink, Dennis TUP
Lampkin, Stephen A.* 20 99 TUP
McGrew, Sue Crowder* 20 97 TUP
Montgomery, William 5 05 TUP
Perry, Billy 9 01 TUP
Rambo, Will 0 08 TUP
Upshaw, III, Harrison F. (RL) TUP
Wilburn, Danny 06 TUP
Bowdoin, Lister 4 06 WJA
Buccholz, David 08 WJA
Herrington, Sr., Rufus Merle 09 WJA
Miller, Beth 12 99 WJA
Morris, David 13 04 WJA
b. Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments)
Johnson, William Frank (RL) EJA
Assink, Michael 7 93 BRO
Jordan, Terry 0 98 EJA
Bridge, Tyler Rende 2 07 BRO
King, Marlin Bennett* 0 91 EJA
Cager, Brenda 2 08 BRO
Kinstley, Arthur Dean (RL) EJA
Calcote, Dennis 10 05 BRO
Shavers, James 18 98 EJA
Crawford, Joe 0 89 BRO
Shepard, EJ 18 02 EJA
Cray, Ivan Stuart 09 BRO
Taylor, Barbara 6 04 EJA
Cutrer, George 1 07 BRO
Terrell, Dino 3 06 EJA
Dubose, Michael Dale* 20 02 BRO
Cartlidge, Robert L* 2 90 GWD
Gibson, Curtis 2 06 BRO
Cook, Juanita W.* 20 02 GWD
Gibson, Dan 0 07 BRO
Cosnahan, Calvin Brister* 20 03 GWD
Houston, Reed 5 93 BRO
Forrest, James Earp 4 03 GWD
Lamb, Jimmy Aaron* 20 93 BRO
Herron, Olivear 16 03 GWD
Lowe, Barbara 9 04 BRO
Johnson, Kenyun LaCale 0 06 GWD
Magee, Ethel Hall 3 07 BRO
Reece, Ricky Lloyd 13 04 GWD
McClinton, Jimmy* 20 92 BRO
Ross, James L* 2 96 GWD
Norrells, Jerry Donnell* 20 99 BRO
Shepherd, Rickey Lee 6 06 GWD
Poole, Bobby 7 03 BRO
Sims, Kordell JSU 06 GWD
Preston, Daniel* 20 BRO
Tanner, Benton C. 11 00 GWD
Smith, Carl 11 04 BRO
Tollison, Jeff 09 GWD
Thomas, Terry 17 04 BRO
Williams, Terry 1 08 GWD
Tillman, Andre Richard 15 99 BRO
Williams, Willie* 20 97 GWD
Woodall, Diane* 20 97 BRO
Beatty, Leonard A. 17 04 HAT
Beauchamp, Finis P 0 04 EJA
Cessna, Trudy (RL) 15 HAT
Bennett, Kenny 2 08 EJA
Crawford, Ray E 16 01 HAT
Handy, Willie Lee* 2 97 EJA
Hartfield, Huston* 20 95 HAT
Hannah, Haywood Isaac* 20 96 EJA
Henderson, Delicia 0 06 HAT
Hoskins, Glenn Albert* 20 00 EJA
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King, Irvin 9 00 HAT
Klingenfus, Christopher C. Asbury 07 HAT
Long, Jesse MTS 86 HAT
Manning, W. Z. (RL) 0 83 HAT
McDonald, Cecele* 20 99 HAT
McLean, Anne Clayton 0 04 HAT
Napier, Samuel O. 9 04 HAT
Phillips, Claude D (RL) 0 72 HAT
Read, Fred (RL) 0 HAT
Shows, Glenn* 20 98 HAT
Smith, Jody L. 6 01 HAT
Smith, Lavon 11 02 HAT
Stepney, Godfrey* 20 00 HAT
Tillman, Stephen E (RL) 01 HAT
Triplett, Calvin K. 0 08 HAT
Anderson, Lynne Elizabeth* 20 99 MER
Chambers, Mack* 20 96 MER
Cole Sr, Theodore 10 99 MER
Cooper, Leon Lee 08 MER
Evans, Michael MTS MER
Everett, Dock (RL) 0 MER
Gully, Christopher Mark 08 MER
Johnson, Kerry 08 MER
Jones, Jimmy David 6 98 MER
Kinslow, Willie* 20 00 MER
Kirtley, Frank 1 MER
Lucy, Curtis Dearman 15 99 MER
Luke, Charles Rayner* 20 88 MER
McGill, II, Charles Kenneth 04 MER
Malone, Charlotte 0 07 MER
May, Lewis Douglas 19 93 MER
Miller, Thomas Coy 04 MER
Moore, Dale Edwards 11 03 MER
Nicholson, Sr., Lonnie* (RL) 20 00 MER
Raley, Paul L* 20 63 MER
Rankin, Johnny 0 02 MER
Sims, Jeffrey Michael 08 MER
Tubby, Daniel Lee* 20 96 MER
Bonds, Jerry 3 06 NAL
Darling, Daniel Sean 16 01 NAL
Dollar, Larry E* 20 81 NAL
Ford, Rebecca Annette* 20 95 NAL
Gipson, Marvin* 20 88 NAL
Glover, Jimmy Milton* (RL) 20 82 NAL
Kelly, Chris 0 08 NAL
Kelly, Jerry Buchannan* (RL) 20 90 NAL
McGill, Charles K. 1 95 NAL
Newton, Don E 12 00 NAL
Powell, Steven 0 NAL
Quarles Sr., Marvin Marcus 0 08 NAL
Shelton, Early Michael* 20 86 NAL
Stone, Joseph Sr.* 20 87 NAL
Thomas, Sapada 1 04 NAL
Tohill, Brownie (RL) NAL
Veasley, Mary Ann 96 NAL
Wells, Richard 0 05 NAL
Barkum, Nathaniel 0 08 SEA
Barnes, Elvina* 20 01 SEA
Bradley, Kevin Candler 07 SEA
Craft, Douglas Sam 12 93 SEA
Craft, Shondreka B. 3 04 SEA
DeBose, LaSonya Turner 09 SEA
Dedeaux, Wilmer Nathaniel* 20 95
SEA
Graphenreed, Roy Chester 0 08 SEA
Handy, Richard F. 1 04 SEA
Moore, Harrell 11 99 SEA
Peters, Marcus Anthony 09 SEA
Pickering, Larry 6 06 SEA
Tyndall, Edward (RL) 2 04 SEA
Barton, Troy 11 98 SEN
Broughton, Ronald Scott 05 SEN
Brown, Kent Russell* 20 89 SEN
Bursi Jr, Charles* 20 02 SEN
Campos, Luz Marina 08 SEN
Flemons, Herman 4 04 SEN
Ford, Eddie Joe Sem. Grad 05 SEN
Koon, Milton Glenn 0 SEN
Lawson, Anita Wilburn 4 06 SEN
McGraw, Allen Robert MTS SEN
Mason, Keith Tyrone 09 SEN
Myers, Walter Raymond 4 04 SEN
Pepper, John Wesley MTS 07 SEN
Wages, Cecil Jerry 18 99 SEN
Ward, Eddie Eugene 20 97 SEN
Ward, Emma Sue* 20 97 SEN
White, Kenneth 10 01 SEN
Ashford, Anthony MTS 93 STA
Boyd, Franklin Lamar 3 07 STA
Bradley, Anne Russell 7 05 STA
Crawford, Ross 0 06 STA
Casey, Kenneth 4 07 STA
Forrest, Nelson 14 78 STA
Gage, Roosevelt* 20 78 STA
Geeter, Lyndon B. 19 00 STA
Hinton, Eddie 19 01 STA
Hinton, Jerry* 20 99 STA
Hunter, Lewis Michael EMCC 07
STA
Jefferson, Ron 19 99 STA
Kelly, Charles* 20 82 STA
Lawson, Rickey* 20 92 STA
Lowe, Franklin (RL) 6 STA
Malone, David 2 05 STA
Miller Jr, Robert Glenn 6 99 STA
Miller, Leon 19 99 STA
Minor, Rochelle 0 06 STA
Parker, Ethel D. 1 07 STA
Richter, Raleigh Fitzgerald 2 07 STA
Schultz, David Glenn MTS 08 STA
Scott, Sr., Robert Payne Scott 14 94
STA
Sutphin, Cary 5 06 STA
Wilson, Jerome 1 07 STA
Arrington, Donald Ray 7 03 TUP
Carr, Perry Lincoln MTS 05 TUP
Cherry, Donnell* 20 97 TUP
Fair, Lynn* 0 92 TUP
Fitzpatrick, Lavert 2 TUP
Henry, Domini MTS 05 TUP
McGrew, Matthew 0 04 TUP
Parks, Glenn 5 04 TUP
Perry, Billy 0 TUP
Riddle, Jeffery 13 TUP
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Truett, Jonathan Corey MTS 07 TUP
Barnes, Paul 10 06 WJA
Carroll, Robert 0 06 WJA
Cook, Robert 0 07 WJA
Greene, David 0 04 WJA
Hawkins, Jr., Sam (RL) 0 07 WJA
Howard, Timothy Craig 08 WJA
Lee Jr, Samuel (RL) 0 02 WJA
Magee, Frenchye Dionne Sem. Grad. 05
WJA
Piazza, Mary Elizabeth 4 04 WJA
Robertson, Cleavern* (RL) 20 91 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 (¶318.4)? No One
d. Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶365.4,
366, 368.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.) No one
22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)?
Plass, Frank 10/03/08 SEA
Smith, Ronnie Linton 05/26/09 BRO
Clay, Peggy 06/03/09 STA
Bufkin, Gregory Thomas 02/01/09 HAT
Shelton, Linda (appointed in N. AL) 06/09/09
James, Otis 09/01/08 HAT
Polk, Dennis 12/01/08 HAT
STA
Wilkes, R. C. 07/01/09 HAT
Alexander, Joel Douglas 06/22/09 WJA
Poe, Kimmy Jeffery* 2008 MER
Winstead, Davis tcher, Elbert 08/01/08 WJA
Davis,Vanjo 06/22/09 SEA
23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4)? Houston, Reed - BRO
24. What ordained ministers 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
Brownlee, David North Carolina - OE EJA
Sturm, James L. West Virginia – OE SEA
Kingsbury, Chad Downing Memphis- OD STA
Walters, Jon South Indiana – OE MER
b. Other Methodist Denominations
Rhodes, Cecil Methodist Church of Southern Africa GWD
Steveline, David Free Methodist BRO
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.) No One
26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where
membership is held.)
a. With vote (¶586.4 [v])? No one
b. Without vote (¶¶334.4, 344.40? (v 2/3) Guy Stephen Blakemore, Holston Conference
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): Jackson, Carl Ezekiel GWD; Mitchell, Elijah SEA
28. Who are elected as probationary (provisional) members? (under ¶¶322, 324, 325)
a. Probationary (provisional) Deacons:
1. Under the provisions of ¶324.4a, c? (v) McCaleb, Karie Sue McCarty; Milo-Moultrie, Paula
Vanessa SEA
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2. Under the provisions of ¶324.5? (v) Messner, Philip Karl WJA
b. Probationary (provisional) Elders:
1. Under the provisions of ¶324.4a, b? (v)
Newell, Frank Michael HAT
Dixon, Linda Faye HAT
Ruff, Garry Evan SEA
Grant, Erin Nichole HAT
Haynes, Christopher Frank Thompson WJA
Shumaker, David Carl STA
Smith, Maurice TUP
McCaleb, Roy Reed BRO
Yearber, Kevin Wilburn EJA
McCaskill, Brenda Ann SEN
2. Under the provisions of ¶324.6? (v) No One
3. Under the provisions of ¶322.4? (v 3/4) No One
29. Who are continued as probationary (provisional) members, and in what year were they admitted to
probationary (provisional) membership (¶326)?
a. In preparation for ordination as a deacon? (PD) (¶326.1)
Braman, Diane Lynne 07 EJA
Stanford, Reid 04 SEN
Judy, Sherrill Stanley 08 SEA
b. In preparation for ordination as an elder? (PE) (¶326.2)
Murray, Anthony Jerome 08 MER
Butler, Benjamin Hartford 08 STA
Owens, Steven Grant 08 TUP
Cameron, Pamela Jewel 08 STA
Parvin, Allison Stacey 07 STA
Ducker, William Gregory 08 STA
Powell, Kerry Lee 06 NAL
Duckworth, Darian Elise 07 BRO
Presley, Gavin Lance 07 TUP
Edwards-Evans, Tanya Yvette 07 HAT
Robinson, Bradford Darrell 07 STA
Foster, John Thomas 08 TUP
Roller, Amy Denise Pearson 08 MER
Franklin, Jason Wayne 07 NAL
Roller, Paul Douglas 08 MER
Gibson, Peggy Ann 08 GWD
Sanford, Emily Lauren 08 WJA
Gomillion Ronald Gene 08 WJA
Sanford, Eric Christopher 07 WJA
Gordon, Adam Louis 08 NAL
Schwake, Ronald Lloyd 08 MER
Gordon, Amanda Seward 07 NAL
Shrader, Michelle Marie 08 WJA
Grant Jr., Robert Wilson 08 HAT
Smith, Deanna 07 GWD
Hall Jr., Harold B. 08 GWD
Stockstill, Eugene Hunter 07 TUP
Henry, Johniel Lee, Jr. 07 TUP
Travis, Annie Louise 07 BRO
Ivy, Justin Kyle 07 NAL
Wallace, Jonathan Darrell 07 HAT
James, George Richard 07 EJA
White, Creighton Delon 08 NAL
Landfair Sr., Ozell 08 SEN
Williams, Ada Clay 06 GWD
Liu, Gerald 06 WJA
Wilson, Jacob Dale 08 WJA
McCoy, David Henry 08 STA
McRaney, Len Edward 07 MER
c. Probationary (provisional) deacons who became probationary (provisional) elders? (Indicate year)
No One
d. Probationary (provisional) elders who became probationary (provisional) deacons? (Indicate year)
No One
e. Probationary (provisional) members who transferred from other conferences or denominations?
(¶347) Kitchens, Ronald Andrew PE BRO
30. Who have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alphabetically—see
note preceding Question 27):
a. As probationary (provisional) members (¶347.3a,b)? (v) (date received) No One
b. As local pastors (¶347.3a)? (v) (date received) No One
31. 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.):
a. Deacons Hutto, Warren Patrick HAT
b. Elders
Box, Oliver James TUP
Donnell, Denise LaChelle SEA
Carr, Susannah Grubbs EJA
Hutson, Mary Ruth GWD
Cheney, Charlene Nicole MER
Kirby, Edwin Close SEA
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Stamps, Vera Hall BRO
Warren, Gilman DeWayne STA
Trantham, Kevin Marcus BRO
Watson, Todd Owen WJA
32. Who are elected for ordination as deacons in full connection: (List alphabetically-see note preceding
Question 27) a. After probationary (provisional) membership (¶330)? (v 2/3) Hutto, Warren Patrick HAT
b. Transfer from elder in full connection (¶ 309.3) ? (v 2/3) No One
33. Who are elected for ordination as elders?
a. After probationary (provisional) membership(¶335) (v 2/3)
Stamps, Vera Hall BRO
Box, Oliver James TUP
Trantham, Kevin Marcus BRO
Carr, Susannah Grubbs EJA
Warren, Gilman DeWayne STA
Cheney, Charlene Nicole MER
Watson, Todd Owen WJA
Hutson, Mary Ruth GWD
Kirby, Edwin Close SEA
b. Transfer from deacon in full connection? (¶ 309.3) (v 2/3) No One
34. What probationary (provisional) members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶364)? (v) No
One
35. Who are readmitted (¶¶365–367 [v], ¶368 [v 2/3]):
a. As associate members? No One
b. As members in full connection? No One
36. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶358.7): (v)
a. As associate members? No one
b. As probationary (provisional) members? (Indicate credential) No one
c. As members in full connection? (Indicate credential) No One
37. 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.)
Name
Conference
Date
Kitchens, Ronald Andrew PE
Arkansas
06/23/09
38. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabetically. Indicate
credential.)
Name
Denomination
Date
Donnell, Denise LaChelle - PE
African Methodist Episcopal
06/12/09
39. What clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized (¶348):
(v)
a. As deacons? No one
b. As elders? No one
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 in full connection? No one
b. Elders in full connection? No one
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.)
Name
Conference
Date
Smith, Ramon Frashawn - PE
Central Texas
Pending
42. Who are discontinued as probationary (provisional) members (¶327.6)? (Indicate credential) (v).
Bowers, Christopher Sidney PD HAT
Thomas, Jill Deanna PE WJA
Pearson, Roy W. PE HAT
43. Who are on location?
a. Who has been granted honorable location (¶359.1)? (Give date when this action became effective. Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential and year of most
recent report.):
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1. This year? (v) No One
2. Previously?
Oliver, Jr. Harroll Bufkin 06/15/91
Colenberg, John Kennedy 04/05/89
Cornelius, Michael A. 06/04/86 Lebanon UMC, 359 4th Ave Est, Oneonta, AL 35121
Daniel, Robert Paul 06/92 P.O. Box 5114, Jackson, MS 39296, Pearl, MS 39208
Eakes, Fredrick Hugh 06/94 410 Kimmons St, Water Valley, MS 38965
Gong, Siu Ying 1995 Desoto County, 502 Rasco Rd W, Southaven, MS 38671
Grace, Whitney Ford 06/08/08 Grace, Whitney Ford
Harpole, James Young 06/89
Hudson, C Nolen 06/89
Jenkins, Sherry Crandall 06/08/08 St. Luke, Tupelo, MS
Loper, John Orville 06/92 Crossgates UMC, Brandon, MS
McDole, William Davis 06/05/75 2395 Ridgepole Dr., #406, Dillard, GA 30537
Monroe, Cathy Wells 06/14/06 15203 Martin Glen Terrace, Midlothian, VA 23112
Morrow Jr., Thomas Clark 06/15/91 2534 Bomar Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76103-2214
Pittman, Thomas Franklin 06/96 Getwell Road, 1350 Forrest Lake Cove, Hernando, MS
38632
Rosenkrans III, Duane Benjamin 1995 923 Warrior Rd, West Point, MS 39773
Rushing, Jr. Charles Frank 06/01
Stephens, Ronnie Houston 06/11/72 First UMC, 701 Magnolia Dr., Tupelo, MS 38804
Shaw, John Victor 07/01/07 First UMC, 14 Prairie Crest Dr., Sante Fe, NM 87505
Thomas Jr., Mitchell R. 07/90 Pontotoc First, 157 E. Oxford, Pontotoc, MS 38863
b. Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶359.2) (Indicate date and
appointment.) No One
c. Who has been placed on administrative location (¶363.1? (Give date when this action became
effective. Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential.):
1. This year? (v) No one
2. Previously? No One
44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶360.3)? (Record Charge
Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential.)
a. This year? (v) No one
b. Previously? No one
45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶360.2)? (v) (Give date
when this action became effective. Indicate credential.) No One
46. Who have had their conference membership terminated? (Give date when this action became effec
tive. Indicate credential.)
a. By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶361.1, .4)? (v) No One
b. By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶361.2, .4)? (v) Mauldin, William Mitchell 06/12/09
c. By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶361.3, .4; 2719.2)? (v) No One
d. By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶354.5)? (v)
No One
e. By trial (¶2713)? (v) No One
47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶362.1c or ¶2704.2c or 2711.3? (Give effective
dates. Indicate credential.) No One
48. Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided):
a. What associate members have died during the year?
Effective: No One
Retired: No One
b. What probationary members have died during the year? Indicate credential.
Effective: No One
Retired: No One
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c. What elders in full connection have died during the year?
Effective: Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Barham, Ronald Jerry
02/07/43
07/20/08
Retired: Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Alsworth, Marion Selby
01/27/27
09/21/08
Earnest, Sr., Charles Edward
09/25/22
07/03/08
Fleming, Sr., George Harold
12/09/15
08/06/08
Freeman, Jr., G. Howard
09/29/27
03/04/09
Jones, George Eliot
08/15/15
11/17/08
McLean, Oliver Talmadge
08/02/31
03/27/09
Mainers, William Shelby
04/30/27
09/09/08
Phillips, Burnell
04/22/22
12/28/08
d. What deacons in full connection have died during the year?
Effective: No One
Retired:
Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Hudnall, Helen Faye Junkin
03/10/46
09/30/08
e. What local pastors have died during the year?
Active: Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Baylot, Sylvia McGuffie
04/16/40
01/09/09
Retired:
Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Dickerson, Gordon E.
01/09/25
07/02/08
Lewelling, Otis George
07/20/37
04/19/09
Williamson, Dolphus Paul
10/07/27
01/16/09
49. What probationary or ordained members have received appointments in other Annual Conferences
of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this Annual Conference
(¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate Annual Conference where appointed. Indicate credential.)
Name Conference
Date
Boone, Jimmy Michael
Alabama-West Florida
FE
NAL
06/15/07
Box, Oliver James Virginia
FE
TUP
07/01/09
Fuquay, David
Florida
FE
STA
01/01/06
McDonald, Tiffany (Padgitt)
Minnesota
FE
SEN
07/01/07
Martino, Eugene
Tennessee
FE
SEA
07/01/08
Stanford, Larry Shane
Alabama-West Florida
FE
HAT
06/01/09
Ray, Glenn
Iowa
FE
SEN
07/01/05
50. Who are the probationary or ordained 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? (v; v 2/3 after 5 years)
1. Personal
Name
Effective Date Number of Years
Charge Conference
Abrams, Robert - FE
06/03/98
11
SEA
Buckley, Marjorie - FE
06/08/05
4
NAL
Gary, Jr., George Robert
06/23/09
WJA
Knighton, Wanda Lou - FE 06/08/08
1
SEA
Norris, Jerry - FE
02/27/04
5
SEN
Pittman, Greg - FE
06/02/02
7
BRO
Thomas, Glenn - FD
09/01/04
5
WJA
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2. Family
Name
Effective Date Number of Years
Charge Conference
Abrams, Carolyn Ann - FE 06/08/08
1
SEA
Benefield-Pfaf, Rachel –FE
06/30/06
3
SEA
Dailey, Bobby Earl - FE
06/23/09
HAT
McNair, Mark Jason - FE
06/23/09
SEN
Richardson, Chris
Brooking - FE
06/30/06
3
BRO
Stanford, Reid – PD
03/06/07
3
SEN
3. Transitional No One
b. Involuntary? (v 2/3) No One
c. Who have been placed on leave of absence since the last session of the Annual Conference (ad
interim)?:
1. Voluntary? i. Personal No One
ii. Family No One
iii. Transitional
Name
Effective Date
Charge Conference
Altman, Mervyn Jonathan - FE
04/17/09 – 6/22/09
EJA
2. Involuntary? Name
Effective Date
Charge Conference
Moore, Van Stephen - AM
02/09/09
BRO
d. Who on leave of absence have had their leaves terminated since the last session of the Annual
Conference (ad interim)?
Name
Effective Date
Bailey, Michelle Ke - FE
12/31/08 SEA
Blackwell, Sylvia- FE
06/22/09
EJA
Martino, Eugene - FE
06/30/08
SEA
Mauldin, William Mitchell - FE
06/12/09
STA
Pearson, Roy -PE
06/12/09
HAT
Thomas, Jill Deanna – PE
06/12/09
WJA
Watson, Douglas Monroe - FE
06/22/09
EJA
51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶352)? (v) (Give date when this relation became effective; indicate credential.) No One
52. What actions have been taken concerning disabled members (¶357)? (Indicate credential.)
a. Who were granted incapacity leave since the last annual conference session (¶357.2)? (Give effective
dates): Hawks, Thomas Carnal 10/01/08 FE; DeVore, Stephen Alan 02/01/09 FE
b. Who have had their incapacity leave terminated since the last conference session (¶357.3)? (Give
effective dates of terminations): Perrine, Marilyn 06/12/09 3 FE c. Who are granted incapacity leave at this session (¶358.1)? (v)
Perez-Bonilla, Carlos 01/01/04 5 FE
Bolton, Larry D 03/01/97 12 AM
Samson, Tom L. 07/01/05 4 FE
Bond, John W. 04/01/01 8 PM
Phillips, Patrick Leon 07/01/07 2 FE
Burkes, John Clinton 06/10/08 1 FE
Sebren, Jr. Richard R. 04/01/02 7 AM
Crumble, Cora 09/01/02 7 FE
Staggs, John 07/01/07 1 FE
Davis, Harry B. 07/01/03 6 FE
Tucker, John Thomas 07/01/98 11 FE
Dial, Stephen G. 06/01/89 20 FE
Willoughby, David J. 07/01/07 2 FE
Glenn, Dale F. 06/01/04 5 FL
McCain, Don R. 07/01/05 4 FE
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
¶358.3, v 2/3)
Deacons
a. This year? Schott, Patrick Henry 12/31/08
b. Previously? See previous Journal.
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Elders
a. This year?
Harrison, Sr., David Lee
Perrine, Marilyn Coral
Boyd, John Milton
Ingram, Cora Ford
Britt, Jr., Willis Japthy
Skelton, George Barry
McDonald, Steven Charles
Collier, Leon
Tillman, Charles J.D.
Dye, Millsaps 03/01/09
Grubbs, Carl Wayne
Moore, Noah Lee
b. Previously? See Previous Journal.
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? Sampley, Donald Lee; Wood, John Calvin
b. Previously? See Previous Journal.
55. What probationary (provisional) members have been retired (¶358): (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? No one
b. Previously? No one
56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.6):
a. This year?
Alexander, William Clinton
Kelly, Jerry Buchannan
Tillman, Stephen Elroy
Felder, Joe Girling
Robertson, Cleavern R.
57. Changes in clergy membership: What is the number of ordained ministers: (NOTE: The numbers
in parenthesis following each category listing are the question numbers in this report form where
ministers in that category are listed. The number reported below should agree with the number of
names listed in the corresponding questions.)
a. Elected as associate members? (27).....................................................................................................2
b. Elected as probationary (provisional) members? (28a, b)................................................................13
c. Elected as deacons in full connection? (32a)......................................................................................1
d. Elected as elders in full connection? (33a)..........................................................................................9
e. Readmitted? (34, 35a, b)......................................................................................................................0
f. Retired made effective? (36a, b, c)......................................................................................................0
g. Transferred in? (30a, 37, 38)................................................................................................................2
h. Transferred out? (41)............................................................................................................................1
i. Discontinued as probationary (provisional) members? (42)..............................................................3
j. Honorably located this year? (43a1)....................................................................................................0
k. Administratively located this year? (43c1).........................................................................................0
l. Withdrawn? (46a, b, c).........................................................................................................................1
m.Termination of orders? (46d)...............................................................................................................0
n. Terminated by trial? (46e)....................................................................................................................0
o. Deceased? (48a, b, c, d, e)..................................................................................................................15
58. What is the number of:
a. Pastoral Charges? 726
b. Local Churches? 1,113
59. 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, please 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.
140
Part-time Local
Pastors
14
Full-time Local
Pastors
Deacons (in full
connection and
probationary (provisional)) serving
Beyond the Local
Church (¶331.1a, b)
(81a,b)
Associate
Members
& Affiliate
Members
with Vote
263
Probationary
(provisional)
Elderss
14
Probationary
(provisional)
Deacons
Pastors and deacons whose primary
appointment is to a
Local Church
(¶¶331.1c, 339)
Categories
Elders in Full
Connection
¶344.1b, c): 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 twothirds vote of the Annual Conference.
See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment categories.
(Licensed Local Pastors not currently under appointment should not be counted as clergy members of the
conference)
Deacons in
Full Connection
4
44
22
85
168
1
Appointments to
Extension Ministries
(¶316.1; 344.1a, c)
(80a)
41
5
0
4
1
Appointments to
Extension Ministries
(¶316.1; 344.1b, c)
(80b)
13
0
0
0
0
Appointments to
Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1d)
(80c)
17
0
0
0
0
Appointments to
Attend School (82)
0
0
0
1
0
Appointed to Other
Annual Conferences
(49)
0
7
0
0
0
On Leave of
Absence (50a, 50b)
1
6
0
0
0
On Family Leave
(50a2, c2)
0
5
1
0
0
On Sabbatical Leave
(51)
0
0
0
0
0
141
0
1
On Transitional
Leave (50a3,
50c1iii)
0
0
0
0
0
6
281
0
2
32
35
644
6
53
56
Retired (53, 54, 55)
Total Number, Clergy
Members
Grand Total, All
Conference
Clergy Members
2
1
0
90
169
1053
b. By gender and racial/ethnic identification? (NOTE: See the instruction for item 59 for guidelines
to assist in the racial/ethnic identification count.)
Deacons in
Full Connection
Elders in Full
Connection
Probationary
(provisional)
Deacons
Probationary
(provisional)
Elderss
Associate
Members
& Affiliate
Members
with Vote
Full-time Local
Pastors
Part-time Local
Pastors
Female Clergy Members
Asian
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
African American/
Black
2
21
0
7
1
1
12
Categories
Part-time Local
Pastors
Probationary
(provisional)
Elderss
12
Full-time Local
Pastors
Probationary
(provisional)
Deacons
0
Associate
Members
& Affiliate
Members
with Vote
Elders in Full
Connection
On Incapacity Leave (52c)
Categories
Deacons in
Full Connection
Question 59 continued...
Hispanic
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Native American
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
White
18
52
3
10
5
9
12
Multi-Racial
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
Total Number,
Female Clergy
Members*
20
71
3
17
8
10
25
Grand Total, All
Conference Female
Clergy Members*
155
142
Question 59 continued...
Elders in Full
Connection
Probationary
(provisional)
Deacons
Probationary
(provisional)
Elderss
Associate
Members
& Affiliate
Members
with Vote
Full-time Local
Pastors
Part-time Local
Pastors
Asian
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
African American/
Black
1
66
0
9
12
22
64
Hispanic
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Native American
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
White
14
504
3
25
36
57
78
Multi-Racial
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Total Number,
Female Clergy
Members*
15
573
3
36
48
80
144
Grand Total, All
Conference Female
Clergy Members*
899
Categories
Deacons in
Full Connection
Male Clergy Members
*The sums entered in these spaces should agree with the comparable totals in the bottom two lines of
question 59).
Part III - Certification in Specialized and Certified Ministry
(¶632.2t, The Book of Discipline)
Note: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL, and LM.
60. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry?
Black, Janis Lay Spiritual Formation
Bourn, Kimberly Lay Christian Education
Braman, Diane Lynne PD Spiritual Formation
Ross, Kevin Lay Music Ministry
Johnson, Sherry FD Spiritual Formation
Martin, Jason C. Lay Youth Ministry
Robinson, Lindsey FE Spiritual Formation
Casteel, Russell Lay Camping Ministry
Wimberley, Rebecca FD Spiritual Formation
61. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk
those certified this year.) See previous Journal.
62. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? No One
63. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? No One
64. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? No One
65. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 271, 635.2v, and 665.10)? (List alphabetically giving full name
- first, middle, last - in that order, by district) No One
Part IV - Diaconal Ministers
(Paragraph numbers in questions 67-75 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline)
66. Who constitute the Committee on Investigation (¶2703.3)? (v)
Principals: Joy Carr; Ed Walker
Alternates: Patt Fiedler; Dorothy Townsend
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67. Who are reinstated as diaconal ministers (¶313.3c)? (v) No One
68. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? No One
69. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)? No One
70. 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) No one
71. What diaconal ministers have died during the year?
a. Effective: No One
b. Retired: No One
72. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability,
study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v)
a. Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of each): No One
b. At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of persons listed in Question 72a, if
their leaves of absence are continuing): No one
73. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e):
a. Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of each): No One
b. At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of persons listed in Question 73a, if
their leaves of absence are continuing): No One
74. Who have returned to active status:
a. From disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave of absence (¶313.1a, c, d)? No One
b. From extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v) No One
75. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2):
(Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3)
a. This year? Woodall, Rosemary
Part V - Appointments and Concluding Business
76. Who are approved for less than full time service?
a. What associate members and 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, 1506.4b)? (v ¾):
Altman, Mervyn Jonathan
Flowers, Roger 23 ½ HAT
McAnally, Earl 2 ½ NAL
½ EJA
Gibbs, Anjohnette 18 ¾
Norris, Edward C. 1 ¼ SEN
Coker, Hiram 2 ½ MER
GWD
Watson, Douglas Monroe Dye, James 3 ¾ NAL
Hilliard, Terry Lynn ½ SEA
½ EJA
b. What deacons in full connection and probationary (provisional) deacons are approved for
appointment to less than full-time service (¶331.7)? No One
77.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? Freeman, Tom 10/03/08 – 12/31/08 Beavoir SEA
Gunter, Doyce 02/01/09 – 06/22/09 Iuka: North NAL
Youngblood, William 02/01/09 – 06/22/09 West Lake HAT
78. 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.)
Petermann James O. 07/13/08 Oxford: Christ, Cambridge, Abbeville NAL
Carpenter, Travis 08/01/08 Main Street HAT
Napier, Samuel O. 08/01/08 New Augusta/Beaumont HAT
Woodrick, Herbert Lavelle 08/15/08 Cleveland Charge MER
McGrew, Roger 08/24/08 Hamilton TUP
Cumbest, Sheila 09/01/08 Ocean Springs: St. Paul, Assoc. SEA
Garvin, Elisabeth Anne 09/01/08 MS Conference Staff (ABLC) WJA
Jones, Freeman 09/01/08 Pleasant Valley HAT
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Keeton, Keith Russell 09/30/08 New Church – Desoto ((Extension Ministry) SEN
Campos, Luz Marina 10/01/08 Trinity Mission EJA
Keeton, Keith Russell 10/01/08 MS Conference Staff WJA
McCaskill, Brenda 10/01/08 Rust College, Chaplain SEN
Williams, Donald Boyd 10/01/08 Carthage First EJA
Dickerson, Allison Carr 10/27/08 Jackson: Crossgates, Assoc. EJA
Coggins, Joe 11/10/08 Ozark TUP
Quarles, Sr. Marvin Marcus 12/12/08 Abbeville, Assoc. NAL
Bailey, Michelle Ke 01/01/09 Beavoir SEA
Keeton, Keith Russell 01/01/09 St. Marks EJA
Long, Jesse 01/01/09 Clara/Winchester HAT
Barnes, Paul 01/02/09 Pleasant Hill WJA
Cessna, Trudy 02/15/09 Providence HAT
79. What elders (full connection and probationary (provisional)), associate members, and local pastors
are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year?
(Attach a list.) No One
80. What elders (full connection and probationary (provisional), associate members, and local pastors are
appointed to extension ministries for the ensuing year? (Attach a list)
a. Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (¶344.1a, c)?
Burghard, Louis Wesley Foundation - Co-LinCC BRO
Crosby, Johnny District Superintendent BRO
Giordano, Ted Camp Wesley Pines BRO
Lewis, Jr., Arthur District Ethnic Local Church BRO
Stamps, Vera Hall Alcorn State Univ BRO
Stewart, Mary Caroline District Staff BRO
Beam-Ingram, James Cary Course of Study, Director EJA
Beasley, Zachary Wesley Foundation - JSU EJA
Lindley, Giles District Superintendent EJA
Burt, Ever Jean District Staff GWD
Howse, Gary Grace Network GWD
White, Vickie District Superintendent GWD
Pitts, Rachel Wesley Foundation - MDCC GWD
Walker, Marjorie Wesley Foundation - MVSU GWD
Young, Jr., Kevin Wesley Foundation - Holmes CC GWD
Flowers, Dawn Douglas Wesley Foundation - USM HAT
Cessna, Trudy District Staff HAT
Hicks, Mike District Superintendent HAT
Shannon, Jeff Wesley Foundation - JCJC HAT
Anderson, Lynne Elizabeth Wesley Foundation – MCC MER
Taylor, Bruce Wesley Foundation - ECCC MER
Thompson, Timothy District Superintendent MER
Beam, Jerry District Superintendent NAL
Gordon, Adam Wesley Foundation - NEMCC NAL
Hathorn, Dale Approved Evangelist NAL
Merricks, II, Donald Wesley Wesley Foundation - Univ of MS NAL
Richardson, John Birmingham South College NAL
McAlilly, Bill District Superintendent SEA
Burnett, Carol Moore Community House, Executive Director SEA
Garrott, John Approved Evangelist SEN
Landfair, Sr., Ozell Wesley Foundation – CCC SEN
McCaskill Brenda Ann Rust College SEN
Huffman, David Wesley Foundation - NWCC SEN
Pepper, Doug Approved Evangelist SEN
Sizemore-Tandy, Victoria District Superintendent SEN
Griffith, Hugh MS State Univ. Wesley Foundation STA
Fuquay, David Wesley Foundation - Fla Univ STA
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Hillman, Adam Byrd Pensions Liaison STA
McDougald, Ron Trinity Place, Columbus STA
Rambo, Robert District Superintendent STA
Foster, John T. Wesley Foundation - ICC TUP
Vinson, Stephen United Methodist Senior Services TUP
Joyner, Geoffrey District Superintendent TUP
Haynes, Christopher Frank Mississippi Conference WJA
Jackson, Embra Administrative Assistant to Bishop WJA
Casteel, Steve Mississippi Conference WJA
Lovett, Fitzgerald Mississippi Conference WJA
Owen, LaRue UM Foundation, Director of Development WJA
Rasberry, Henderson District Superintendent WJA
Reiff, Joseph T. Emory & Henry College WJA
Youngblood, Rebecca Director, Center for Ministry WJA
b. To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (¶344.1b, c)?
Baker, Michael US Navy BRO
Leverette, Walter US Navy BRO
Lord, Gerald Exec. Comm. on Colleges EJA
Stoglin, Richmond US Marine Corp GWD
Campbell, Charles B. US Army HAT
Flowers, Roger Wesley Hosp HAT
Cheney, Charlene Nicole US Army MER
Young, Daniel Riley Hospital for Children NAL
Lofton, Toby Eugene National Guard SEA
Ranager, Joseph Methodist HC Systems SEN
King, Marvin Morris Brown College STA
Richardson, James NMMC Hospice TUP
Armstrong, Terri Traceway Retirement Community TUP
c. To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶344.1d? (v 2/3)
Blackwell, Sylvia The One Foundation EJA
Crump, A.W. Prof., Jackson State Univ. EJA
Hall, John Robert Holmes Community College EJA
Knight, Gary MS State Hospital EJA
Matheny, Kristen Williams Thresholds Counseling and Consulting EJA
Payne, Nathan Joseph Atlanta Regional Hospital EJA
Woodard, Susan Alpha Project HAT
Owen, Dorothy Dale North Atlanta Tri-Hospital HAT
Walters, Jon MS UM Choctaw Mission MER
Appel, Kurt Cargill & Associates SEA
Biedenharn, Dorothy Clare East Jefferson Parish Hospital SEN
Dickson-Rishel, Dorothy Memorial Hosp., Gulfport SEA
Lobasso, Michael Crossroads Hospice of Tennessee SEN
Miskelly, W. Hall Cargill & Assoc TUP
Smith, Casey American Family Association TUP
Alexander, Martha Operation Shoestring WJA
Ross, Sally Fran Lutheran Episcopal Services WJA
Tashiro, Paul Wesley Biblical Seminary WJA
81. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and probationary (provisional)) for the ensuing year?
(Attach a list.)
a. Through non-United Methodist agencies and settings beyond the local church (¶331.1a)?
Ashton, Loye B. Tougaloo College EJA
Beam-Ingram, Alicia Lynette Piney Woods EJA
Bishop, Nancy Faye EMCC STA
Braman, Diane Lynne Catholic Charities WJA
Collins, Julie DREAM HAT
Frazier, Walter L Grace Counseling Center WJA
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Keen, Rusty Gilmore Foundation TUP
Miller, Thomas Emory Director Good Shepherd Center Vicksburg, MS WJA
Rollins, Felix Lloyd Sr. Technical Advisor International Relief and Development SEA
Van Every, Eugene Therapist-MS Band of Choctaw Indians EJA
b. Through United Methodist Church-related agencies and schools within the connectional structures
of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b)?
Carr, Jimmy Executive Director - SEJAC WJA
Garvin, Elisabeth Anne Mississippi Conference WJA
Johnson, Sherry Bryant Associate Director Center for Ministry Jackson, MS WJA
Keen, Rusty District Program Staff TUP
Whited, Linda UM Publishing House (GBOD) GWD
Willis, Edward William DSU Wesley Foundation GWD
c. Within a local congregation, charge, or cooperative parish (¶331.1c)? No One
82. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose prime appointment
is to attend school.)
Associate Members: No One
Probationary (provisional) Members: Liu, Gerald WJA
Members in Full Connection: No One
83. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline]? (Attach list)
See appt. list.
84. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as changes in pension credit
(¶1506.6), 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.)
Brooks, David – Should have been listed in 2007 Journal, Question 46 - Discontinued probationary
member.
Chatham, Victor – Should have been listed in 2008 Journal, Question 54d – Leave of Absence terminated, effective 06/30/08.
Jones, Mary Claudell – Should have been listed in 2008 Journal, Question 52e – Retired Local Pastors
Deceased - Date of Birth: 1/09/36, Date of Death: 05/31/08
Martino, Eugene – Should have been listed in 2008 Journal, Question 54d – Leave of Absence terminated effective 06/30/08.
Martino, Eugene – Should have been listed in 2008 Journal, Question 53 - Received appt. in the
Tennessee Conference, effective 7/1/08, while retaining membership in this conference.
Peters, Herman – Should have been listed in 2007 Journal, Question 22 - Discontinued local pastor.
The following names appeared incorrectly as retired in Question 59 in the 2008 journal, and should
have been listed in Question 55a, who have been granted family leave (Give effective dates):
Abrams, Carolyn Ann - FE 06/08/08
Stanford, Reid – PE 03/06/07 2
Benefield-Pfaf, Rachel –FE 06/30/06 2
Thomas, Jill – PE 12/31/02 6
Blackwell, Sylvia- FE 06/02/02 6
Watson, Douglas Monroe - FE 06/08/08
Richardson, Chris Brooking – FE 06/30/06 2
85. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? Jackson, Mississippi - June
11 through June 13, 2010.
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C. 2009-2010 Appointments
Appointment Codes
DM
DR
AF
AM
PD
FD
FE
PE
OA
OD
OE
Diaconal Minister
Retired Diaconal Minister
Affiliate Member
Associate Member
Probationary (Provisional)
Deacon
Deacon in Full Connection
Elder in Full Connection
Probationary (Provisional) Elder
Associate Member of Other Annual Conference
Deacon Member of Other
Annual Conference
Elder Member of Other
Annual Conference or
Other Methodist
Denomination
OP
OF RD
RE
RA
RP
RL
FL
PL
LM
Probationary (Provisional) Member of Other Annual
Conference
Full Member of Other Denomination
Retired Deacon in Full
Connection
Retired Full Elder
Retired Associate Member
Retired Probationary (Provisional) Member
Retired Local Pastor
Full Time Local Pastor
Part Time Local Pastor
Certified Lay Minister
Brookhaven District
District Superintendent – Johnny J.
Crosby-FE (1)
Adams-Raymond Kenneth (Kenny) Hart-FL
(4)
Barlow-Michael Lynn Assink-PL (17)
Barlow Circuit- Shelton Hodge-RL (2)
Beauregard-Carl Smith-PL (8)
Bethel- Ivan Cray-PL (2)
Brandon Bay/St. James- Charles (J.D.)
Tillman)-RE (8)
Bridgeville-New Hope-James Lockett-RL
(26)
Brookhaven: First-H. Wayne Webster-FE (5)
Brookhaven: Jackson Street-Arthur Allen
King-FE (4)
Brookhaven: Kynett-Annie Travis-PE (2)
Bude-Laurie Raborn-FL (1)
Centreville-Kevin Trantham-FE (2)
Columbia Circuit-Glenn Freeman-AM (2)
Columbia Valley-Hub Chapel-David BryantAM (2)
Columbia: First-Keith Gaughf-FE (1)
Crystal Springs: New Zion-Arthur Lewis-FE
(3)
Crystal Springs-Mt. Pleasant-John M.
Branning-FE (6)
Ebenezer-TBS
Fayette-Aaron Lamb-PL (1)
Felder-William Floyd (Skip) Atchison-FE
(2)
Foxworth-Reed Houston-PL (16)
Gallman-Dan Gibson-PL (3)
Georgetown-Providence-Mike Hart-SY (2)
Gloster-Louis Burghard -FL (2)
Hazlehurst: First-David Steveline-OF (4)
Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai-Wilbert Charles
Bryant, Sr.-AM (18)
Hopewell-Tyler Rende Bridge-PL (3)
Hopewell/MarsHill-Bob Seal-SY (9)
Johnston Chapel-Allen Standefer DearingFE (4)
Kokomo-David Ray Young- RE (2)
Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul-Eddie BrownFE (2)
Liberty-Diane Woodall-PL (2)
Liberty Circuit-Marvin Eanos-SY (4)
Lorman-Curtis Gibson-PL (4)
Loyd Star: New Hope- Carol Lynn Mote-FE
(5)
Magnolia: First-Philip Ray Gerber-RE (4)
Magnolia: St. James-Ethel Hill Magee-PL (3)
Mallalieu-Loyd Versie Calcote -RE (2)
McComb: Centenary-Karen Koons HaydenFE (4)
McComb: Pearl River Ave-William Floyd
(Skip) Atchison-FE (2)
148
McComb: St. Paul-Barbara Lowe-PL (2)
Meadville-David Earl Cox-FE (7)
Monticello-Daniel Speed-FE (4)
Mt. Pleasant-Adams-Richard Andre
Tillman-PL (14)
Mt. Carmel-George Cutrer-PL (4)
Natchez: Grace-Darian Duckworth-PE (3)
Natchez: Jefferson Street-Ed Temple-FE (3)
Natchez:Jefferson Street(Assoc)-Karie Sue
McCaleb-PD (1)
Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston-Frank
Davis-FL (6)
Natchez: St Johns-Barbara Lowe-PL (3)
New Bethel/Oak Grove-Jerry Norrells-PL
(4)
New Fork-Thirkield-Brenda Cager-PL (2)
New Hebron/Bethesda-Michael Dale
Dubose-PL (11)
New Hope Memorial-Terry Thomas-PL (6)
Pisgah-Larry Wallace-FL (4)
Pleasant Grove-Michael Porter Evans-FE (2)
Pleasant Valley-Zion Ridge-Daniels PrestonPL (2)
Roxie-Bobby Poole-PL (7)
Saint Mary’s-Mount Salem-Jimmy Lee
McClinton-PL (2)
Sandy Hook-Ron Kitchens-PE (3)
Sartinville-Dennis Calcote-PL (2)
St. Paul-DeMario Benson-SY (1)
Summit-Carolyn Webster-FD (2)
Sweetwater-Gary Harper-SY (2)
Tilton-John Maki-FE (3)
Tylertown-Nell Maki-FE (3)
Union Church-Burnell Newsome-RL (7)
Washington-Church Hill-Reed McCaleb-PE
(1)
Wesson: Decell Memorial-Mary Stewart-FE
(2)
White Oak-Joe Crawford-PL (2)
Woodville-Macedonia-Will Dowling-FE (1)
Extension Ministry
Brookhaven District(Staff)-Mary Stewart-FE
(1)
Brookhaven District(Ethn Local Church)Arthur Lewis-FE (1)
Camp Wesley Pines (Dir)-Ted GiordanoAM (13)
US Navy Chaplain-Michael Baker-FE (7)
US Navy-Walter N. Leverette-FE (22)
Wesley Fnd (Dir) Alcorn Univ-Vera HallStamps-FE (4)
Wesley Fnd.(Dir) SWCC-Kim Stotts
Burkett-SY (4)
Wesley Fnd (Dir) Co-LinCC-Louis
Burghard-FL (3)
District Superintendent-William Giles
Lindley-FE (4)
Andrew Chapel-Harrell Booth Poole-RE
(10)
Brandon: First-(Senior)-Kelly Eugene PopeFE (6)
Brandon: First-(Assoc)-Linda Aaron
Rickman-FD (7)
Brandon: First-(Assoc)-Daniel Herring-FL
(1)
Brandon: New Church-James H Taylor, IIIFE (1)
Brandon: Trinity-Elbrist Mason-FE (4)
Braxton-Jeffre H Dalton-FE (2)
Burns-Gasque Chapel-Pleasant Hill-Douglas
Watson FE (1)
Canton-Zachary Beasley-FE (1)
Canton: First-Charles Joseph Landrum-FE
(4)
Canton: First (Assoc)-Todd Andrew
Sanders-FE (3)
Canton: Little Zion-Willie Handy-PL (1)
Canton: St John-Dianne Powell Harms-FD
(7)
Carthage: First-Donald Williams-RE (2)
Carthage: Wesley-Haywood Isaac HannahPL (4)
Carthage: Greenwood Chapel-Kenny
Bennett-PL (1)
Conway-Barbara Taylor-PL (6)
Crossgates-(Senior)-John Clark Moore-FE
(4)
Crossgates-(Education)-Oscar Marion
McGough-FD (6)
Crossgates (Youth) – Allison Dickerson –FD
(2)
D’Lo-Glen Cain-SY (1)
Drakes-Glenn Albert Hoskins-PL (6)
Evergreen-Kevin Andrew Carter-FE (4)
Fannin-Clifton Rodney Borders-FE (1)
Florence: Marvin-Carol Lynette Little-FE
(3)
Flowood-Finis P. Beauchamp-PL (6)
Forest-Larry Glynn Patrick-FE (3)
Forest Charge-Ludrick Cameron-FE (1)
Forest: Trinity Mission Church-Wallace
Cason-FE (1)
Forest Grove-TBS
Freeny-Sebastopol-Stan Lobin-FL (1)
Greenfield-George Randolph Owen-FE (1)
Green Grove-Dino Terrell-PL (4)
Greer Chapel-Maxine Simmons Bolden-FE
(6)
Harrisville-Larry Keith Sappington-FL (2)
Holly Bush-Gary Hilton Knight-FE (2)
Homewood-High Hill-Carr-Kevin Wilburn
Yearber-PE (3)
Independence-Arthur Dean Kinstley-RL (2)
Jackson: Christ(Senior)-David BrownleeOE(346.1) (1)
Jackson: Christ (Assoc)-George Richard
James-PE (3)
Jackson: Christ (Assoc)-Vicki Watkins
Landrum-FE (3)
Jackson: Christ (Assoc)-John Charles
Meador, Jr-FE (2)
Jackson: Christ (Assoc)-David R. UpshawFL (4)
Jackson: St. Mark’s (Senior)-James Williams
Matheny-FE (3)
Jackson: St. Mark’s (Assoc)-Keith KeetonFE (2)
Jackson: St. Mark’s (Music)-Sandra Lynn
Perkins Thomas-FD (14)
Jackson: St. Mark’s (Youth)-Frank E. PorterFL (3)
Johnson Chapel-Sheldon Thomas-SY (6)
Kalem-Wallace B Cason III-FE (2)
Lena-Jefferson Edington Williams-SY (10)
Lillian Circuit-EJ Shepard-PL (1)
Lodebar-Mervyn Jonathan Altman-FE (1)
Lone Pine-Eugene Van Every-FD (2)
Madden-Jerry Monroe Williamson-RE (12)
Madison (Senior)-James Genesse-FE (1)
Madison (Assoc.)-Susanna Grubbs Carr-FE
(2)
Madison (Youth)-W.A. (Bill) Barksdale, Jr.FE (7)
Madison: St Matthew's (Senior)-David
Carroll-FE (1)
Madison: St Matthew's (Assoc)-Harold
Claude (Rusty) White-FE (3)
Madison: St Matthews (Assoc)-Helen
Kimberly Parker-FD (3)
Magee: First-Jerry Horton-FE (1)
Mendenhall-Jeffre H Dalton-FE (2)
Metro Jackson: New Church-John Hugh
Tate-FE (3)
Monterey-John Robert Hall-FE (1)
Morton Circuit-Christian Banner- Noah
Moore RE (1)
Morton Circuit-New Chapel (Asst)- Dino
Terrell PL(1)
Morton Circuit-Ebenezer (Asst)-Joseph B.
Hicks-RA (7)
Morton: First-Frederick Leon Gerber-FL (2)
149
Mount Pleasant-James Shavers-PL (1)
Mountain Ridge-Terry Jordan-PL (1)
Pearl: First-Carl Grubbs-RE (1)
Pearl: McLaurin Heights-Mitchell Wayne
Cochran-FE (2)
Pelahatchie: First-Gulde-Henry Eugene
Banes-FE (4)
Pelahatchie Little Zion: Noah Moore-RE (1)
Puckett-George Randolph Owen-FE (1)
Raleigh-Unity-Ray Neal Daniel, Jr-FE (2)
Rexford- Larry Keith Sappington-FL (2)
Rials Creek-Milford Gordon (Buddy)
Bayliss-RL (3)
Richland-Marshall Gilbert Jenkins-FE (3)
Ridgeland: First-Thomas W. Sorrell-FE (2)
Sharon-Eugene Van Every-FD (2)
Shiloh-Sampson S Burton-FE (2)
Singleton-Scott Berry-SY (3)
St. James-Marlin Bennett King-PL (10)
Taylorsville: First-Bethel-Wayland HamlinFE (1)
Thornton Chapel-Charles Joseph LandrumFE (4)
Walnut Grove-William Frank Johnson -RL
(2)
Harperville-Larry Glynn Patrick-FE (3)
Wesleyanna-James Carey Beam-Ingram-FE
(4)
Extension Ministry
Atlanta Reg Hospl (Emrg)-Joseph Payne-FE
(17)
Center for Ministry(COS)- James Carey
Beam-Ingram -FE (4)
Exec. Comm. on Colleges (Southeastern
Assoc)-Gerald Douglas Lord-FE (19)
Holmes Community College-John Robert
Hall-FE (5)
Jackson St. Univ.-Alfonso Wadsworth
Crump, Jr.-FE (6)
Jackson St Univ Wesley Fnd- Zachary
Beasley-FE(1)
MS State Hospital (Chaplain)-Gary Hilton
Knight-FE (3)
Thresholds Counseling and ConsultingKristen Williams Matheny-FE (1)
The One Foundation-Sylvia Blackwell-FE
(1)
Deacons Appointed Beyond the Local
Church
Piney Woods School(Chaplain)-Alicia
Lynette Beam-Ingram-FD (3)
MS Band of Choctaw Indians (Child/Adol
Coord)-Eugene A. Van Every-FD (10)
Tougaloo College(Professor)-Loye B.
Ashton-FD (3)
150
Greenwood District
District Superintendent-Victoria L. WhiteFE (3)
Acona-Black Hawk-Enon-Rickey Lloyd
Reece-PL (6)
Avon-Glen Allan-Timothy Thomas PratherFE (2)
Barlow-Kordell Sims-PL (4)
Barwick-Kenyun LaCale Johnson-PL (2)
Belzoni Circuit-Anjohnette W. Gibbs-FE
(22)
Belzoni: First- Rwth Samson Ashton-FE (2)
Benoit-Pace-David E. Rhea-RE (12)
Binford Chapel-James Earp Forrest-PL (7)
Boyle-Linn-Jeff Tollison-PL (1)
Carrollton-Diane Lemmon-FE (1)
Chapel Hill-Jack Marshall-FL(2)
Cleveland: First-Billy Norman Owen-FE (7)
Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel-Dixie
R. Holder-Cummings-FE (4)
Mound Bayou: Wesley-Kenyun LaCale
Johnson-PL (4)
Columbiana-Midway-Robert Louis King,
Sr.-FL (7)
Drew-Todd Lemmon-FL (1)
Durant: First-West-Hal Hall-PE (1)
Ebenezer (Holmes)-Jack Earl Wooten III-FL
(3)
Epworth-Olivear Herron-PL (7)
Franklin-Kordell Sims-PL (2)
Galilee-Treadwell-Kordell Sims-PL (1)
Georgeville-Terry Williams-PL (2)
Glendora-Mary Ruth Hutson-FE (2)
Goodman-Bobby Ray Cain-RL (7)
Greenville: First-Bradley Hodges-FE (2)
Greenville: Grace-Cecil Rhodes-OE (3)
Greenville: Hope Ministries-Matthew
Pharis-FE (3)
Greenville: Revels-Peggy Gibson-PE (1)
Greenville: Trinity-Davis Roy Carothers,
Jr.-FE (5)
Greenwood: Decell-Robert L. Cartlidge-PL
(17)
Greenwood: First-Valley Hill-Glenn Ervin
Seefeld-FE (9)
Greenwood: First-Valley Hill-Audrey
Rebecca Wimberley-FD (6)
Greenwood: St. John’s-Billy Ray StonestreetFE (1)
Greenwood: St. John’s(Assoc)-Veronica
Pritchard-FL 2)
Greenwood: Wesley-Ever Jean Burt-FE (3)
Grenada: First-Guss Jenkins Shelly-FE (3)
Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs-Jack MarshallFL (2)
Grenada: Vincent-Carl Ezekiel Jackson-AM
(3)
Holcomb-Rickey Lee Shepherd-PL (4)
Hollandale-De Smith-PE (1)
Indianola: Christ-Gary Lee Howse-FE (2)
Indianola: First-David A. Hill-FE (3)
Indianola: First-Elisha Allen Bailey, Jr.-RE
(22)
Indianola: Rasberry-Mark Anthony Jones-FL
(7)
Inverness-Caile-Isola-Grover Glenn, III-FE
(2)
Itta Bena: First-Billy Ray Stonestreet-FE (1)
Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel-Marjorie WalkerFE (8)
John Wesley-Walden Chapel-Kevin Young,
Jr.-FL (1)
Kilmichael Parish-Andrea Kersh Johnson-FE
(4)
Leland-Cecil Rhodes-OE (3)
Lexington: First-Jack Earl Wooten III-FL (3)
Martin Grove-James L. Ross-PL (13)
Merigold-Billy Norman Owen-FE (7)
Minter City-Jimmy R. Stauddy-RA (8)
Moorhead-Sunflower-Franklin Wilson RayRE (7)
Ebenezer: Mt. Zion-Juanita W. Cook-PL (1)
Poplar Springs-Good Hope-Johnnie Lee
Collins-FL (14)
Rollins-Willie Williams-PL (8)
Rosedale-Gunnison-Travis Hugh HolderCummings-FE (4)
Ruleville Circuit-Claude Raine-FL (15)
Ruleville: First-Mary Ruth Hutson-FE (2)
Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt.Zion-Benton
C. Tanner-PL (6)
Shaw-Gary Lee Howse-FE (2)
Shelby-Diane Elliott-SY (1)
Sidon-Diane Lemmon-FE (1)
Spring Grove-Rocky Hill-Walter C.
Hughley-RE (5)
Spring Hill-Sheldon Vernard Williams-SY
(6)
Union Memorial-Johnnie Lee Collins-FL
(10)
Vaiden-Calvin Brister Cosnahan-PL (3)
Vaiden: Haven-Juanita W. Cook-PL (4)
Winona: Haven-Carrollton: Vincent-Ada C.
Williams-PE (4)
Winona: Moore Memorial-New HopeLawrence A. Creel-FE (3)
Extension Ministry
US Marines (Chaplain)-Richmond E.
Stoglin-FE (5)
Greenwood District (Staff)-Ever Jean BurtFE (3)
Wesley Fnd. Holmes CC-Kevin Young, Jr.FL (1)
Wesley Fnd. MDCC-Rachel Evelyn Pitts-FE
(8)
Wesley Fnd. MVSU-Marjorie Walker-FE (8)
Grace Network- Gary Lee Howse-FE- (2)
151
Church
General Bd of Discipleship-Linda R.
Whited-FD (22)
Wesley Fnd. DSU-William Edward WillisFD (6)
District Superintendent-Richard Michael
Hicks-FE (2)
Antioch-Lannis Lee May-FE (2)
Asbury-Jason Edward Harms -FE 3)
Bassfield-Glenn Shows-PL (1)
Batson-Richard Tapp-SY (8)
Bay Springs Circuit-Ray Howard-FL (2)
Bay Springs-Holders-David Slaughter-FE (1)
Beaumont: Bolton Chapel-Huston HartfieldPL (2)
Boyles Chapel-Lannis Lee May-FE (2)
Brooklyn-Trudy Cessna-RL (1)
Buckatunna-State Line-John Willis
Cochran-RE (7)
Carson-Goodhope-Dianna Deaton-FL (2)
Cedar Grove-Sylvarena-Fred H. Read-RL (6)
Chapel Hill-Delicia Henderson-PL (2)
Clara-Jesse F Long-PL (7)
Collins-Roger Puhr-FE (1)
Dixie-Bobby L. Brewer-FL (5)
Dudley Chapel-Llewellyn Peyton-SY (1)
Ellisville: First-Jeffrey Stephan Shannon-FE
(7)
Fairfield-Billie Joe Hayes-RE (2)
Eminence-Roger Puhr-FE (1)
Gitano-Steve Tillman-RL (1)
Glade-Mary Cecele McDonald-PL (11)
Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel-St JohnGodfrey Stepney-PL (4)
Hattiesburg: Court Street-Bruce Jerry CaseFE (5)
Hattiesburg: Glendale-Roger A. Flowers-FE
(11)
Hattiesburg: Grandview-Will McLaurin-SY
(2)
Hattiesburg: Heritage-Thomas E. Artmann
Jr-FE (10)
Hattiesburg: Heritage(Assoc)-James PorterFE (3)
Hattiesburg: Heritage(Assoc) -Patrick HuttoFD (4)
Hattiesburg: Main Street (Lead)-Vicki Loflin
Hughes-FE (4)
Hattiesburg: Main St (Diaconal) -Ed WalkerDM (21)
Hattiesburg: Main St (Assoc)–Travis
Carpenter-FL (2)
Hattiesburg: Main St (Assoc)-Linda DixonPE (1)
Hattiesburg: Main St (Assoc)-Chris
Klingenfus-PL (1)
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights-Thomas
Edwin Rester-FE (4)
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights (Assoc)-Julian
Lamar Davis, Jr.-FD (5)
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights (Assoc)Jonathan Wallace-PE (3)
Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights (Associate)David Carey Sellers-FE (5)
Hattiesburg: St Paul-Mattie D. Gipson-FE
(6)
Hattiesburg: West Lake-Clint Gill-RE (1)
Hebron- W. Z. Manning-RL (2)
Hebron(Wayne County)-Randy G. James-FL
(7)
Heidelberg-Joe Lofton-RE (3)
Hickory Grove-Rob Grant-PE (1)
Laurel: First-Eugene L. Horton-FE (2)
Laurel: Franklin-Jimmy Dobson-FE (1)
Laurel: Kingston-Mark E. Covington-FE (10)
Laurel: Mallalieu-Frank Lee Gipson-FL (8)
Laurel: St Paul-Tanya Edwards-Evans-PE (1)
Laurel: West Laurel-Brian Gordon FE (1)
Louin-Read’s Chapel-Leonard A. Beatty-PL
(6)
Lumberton Circuit-Claude D. Phillips-RL
(16)
Lumberton-Maxie-Jodie Cothen-FE (1)
Mamie C. Weaver-TBS
McLain-James Edwards-RE (18)
McLain Circuit-Irvin King-PL (2)
McLaurin-Ray E. Crawford-PL (8)
Mize-Glenn Howell-RE (4)
Montrose-Garlandville-Joe Garvin-SY (3)
Moselle-Rodney Smith-RA (3)
Mount Olive(Jones County)-Rodney SmithRA (4)
152
Mount Olive: St James: Anne McLean-PL
(2)
Mount Olive-Ovee Cornell-FL (4)
Mount Zion-Billy Joe Hayes-RE (4) New Augusta-Beaumont-Sammy Napier-PL
(2)
Oak Grove-Robert Mark Anderson-FE (8)
Ovett-Cecele McDonald-PL (3)
Paulding-Louis Johnson-FE (1)
Petal-David Wilson-FL (3)
Philadelphia-Mark E. Covington-FE (7)
Pleasant Grove-Randy G. James-FL (9)
Pleasant Valley-Freeman Jones-RA (2)
Prentiss-Santee-Charles Waddell-FE (4)
Providence-Sarah Windham-FL (1)
Purvis-Tallowah-Raymond Anthony
McDonald-FE (2)
Richton-Lamar Massingill -FE (5)
Salem-Jody L. Smith-PL (4)
Sand Hill-Elbert Lavon Smith-PL (4)
Sandersville-Brian Gordon-FE (1)
Seminary/Oakdale-Michael Lips-FE (2)
Soules Chapel-Will McLaurin-SY (1)
Stringer-Old Bay Springs-Frank Newell-PE
(1)
Sumrall-Erin Grant-PE (1)
Vossburg-Joe Lofton-RE (3)
Wayne County Circuit-Jody L. Smith-PL (9)
Wayne Haven-Sarah Windham-FL (3)
Waynesboro: Frostbridge-Shirley ChambersFL (2)
Waynesboro: Mt Zion/Pleasant Ridge-Calvin
Johnson-SY (2)
Waynesboro: First - Robert Paul McDonaldFE (4)
Wesley Chapel-Calvin Triplett-PL (2)
Williamsburg-Lone Star-Rob Webb-FL (3)
Winchester-Jesse F. Long–PL (7)
Extension Ministry
Alpha Project (Exec Dir)-Susan L.
Woodard-FE (13)
Hattiesburg District (staff)-Trudy Cessna-RL
(6)
St Joseph Hosp-(Chaplain)-Dorothy Dale
Owen-FE (21)
US Army(Chaplain)-Charles Burton
Campbell-FE (7)
Wesley Fnd JCJC (Dir) Jeffrey S. ShannonFE (7)
Wesley Fnd USM (Dir)-Dawn Douglas
Flowers-FE (5)
Wesley Hospital (Chaplain)-Roger A.
Flowers-FE (25)
AL/W FL Conf-Shane Stanford (346.1)-FE
(1)
Deacon Appointed Beyond Local Church
DREAM-Julie P. Collins-FD (3)
Meridian District
District Superintendent-Timothy Charles
Thompson -FE (3)
Andrew Chapel-Gilbert H. Prince-FE (4)
Bethel-Hubert Rutherford, Sr.-RA (16)
Bethel-James Chapel-Lonnie Nicholson-RL
(11)
Chunky- Robert C. Dominy, Jr.-SY (1)
Cleveland Charge-Lavelle Woodrick-RE (2)
Cokers Chapel-Paul Roller - PE (3)
Collinsville-Thomas Alan Randall-AM (4)
Concord-Susie Aline Jones-FE (2)
Cooks Chapel-Mars Hill-Thomas Coy
Miller-PL (8)
Cooper’s Chapel-Michael Evans-FL (1)
Coy-Stallo-Ron Lloyd Schwake-PE (2)
Daleville-Wilton D. Pigott-RE (10)
Decatur-Bruce Taylor-FE (1)
DeKalb Circuit-H. Owen Gordon, Jr.-FE (7)
DeKalb Parish-Delmar Wayne Bass, Sr.-FE
(8)
DeKalb-Union-Richard Williams-AM (5)
Desoto-Hongsik Yoo–FE (3)
Desoto-Quitman Circuit-Mack ChambersPL (2)
Desoto-Shubuta-Willie J. Young-FL (2)
Elizabeth-Lauderdale:Pleasant Grove-Johnny
Rankin-PL (2)
Enterprise-Susie Aline Jones-FE (2)
Enterprise Circuit-James William Hare-RL
(6)
Hickory-Frank Kirtley-PL (4)
Lake Charge-Rebecca Smith-PL (3)
Lake Circuit-Kerry Johnson-PL (1)
Lauderdale-Larry Davis Wilkinson, Sr.-AM
(13)
Lauderdale(Assoc)-James Martin HarrisonRE (3)
Lynville-Mellen-Chris Gully-PL (2)
Marion-Paul Ford Knight-FE (4)
Meridian Parish-Sam Anderson–FL (3)
Meridian: Bonita-Lewis Douglas May-PL (7)
Meridian: Central-Len D. Bobo-DM (6)
Meridian: Central-Tommy D. Gilbert-RE
(16)
Meridian: Central(Assoc)-Amy Roller–PE
(3)
Meridian: Central- David S. Price-FE (2)
Meridian: Central-Robert H. Peden-FD (15)
Meridian: Druid Hills-Lost Gap-Mitchell
McDonald-FE (1)
Meridian: Hawkins Memorial-Walton Eddie
Edwards-SY (1)
Meridian: Oak Grove-Dale Edward MoorePL (7)
Meridian: College Park-Kenneth Owen–FL
(3)
Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive-Robert Noel
Gill-FE (6)
Meridian: Haven-Daleville: St MarkCynthia A. Cross-FE (7)
Meridian: St. Paul-St. Elizabeth-Martha
Williams-FE (1)
Meridian: Wesley-Curtis Dearman Lucy-PL
(4)
MS UM Choctaw Mission-Jon Walters-OE
(3)
MS UM Choctaw Mission(Assoc)-Daniel
Lee Tubby-PL (7)
Newton First-Edward Paul (Ed) Saunders-FE
(2)
North Bend-Charles Rayner Luke-PL (6)
Pachuta-George A. Pugh-FE (11)
Philadelphia Parish-Anthony J (A J)
Murray-PE (2)
Philadelphia Southside-Hope-Jeffery
Michael Sims-PL (2)
Philadelphia: First-Henrys Chapel-Fred S.
Britton-FE (5)
Pleasant Grove-Paul Ford Knight-FE (4)
Pleasant Grove(Assoc)-Lynne Elizabeth
Anderson-PL (8)
153
Pleasant Hill-Kenny McGill–PL (2)
Porterville-Charles Alfred Robbins-RE (10)
Preston-Deemer-Bennie Arthur Pollock-RL
(11)
Quitman: First-Shubuta-Ronald A (Ron)
Stanley-FE (2)
Quitman: First-Shubuta (Youth Worker)TBS
Quitman: Grace-Charlotte Malone-PL (2)
Rose Hill-Kathy Price-FL (3)
Rose Hill-Garlandville-Theodore Cole, Sr.PL (10)
Sageville-Pamela E. Randall-FL (3)
Sandtown-Longino-Walter E. Goldsmith-FE
(2)
Scooba Circuit-Jimmy David Jones-PL (6)
Scooba-Binnsville-Jamie Bailey-FL (1)
Shubuta Parish-Charlie R. Boose-FL (12)
Spring Hill-Paul L. Raley-PL (27)
New St. Matthew-Dock Everett-RL (5)
St. Peter-Meridian:Wesley Chapel-Leon
Cooper-PL (1)
Stonewall-Luther Robertson-FE (1)
Suqualena-Jimmie E. Gunn-RA (8)
Sylvester-Wesley Chapel-Gary Hampton-FL
(6)
Tabernacle-Willie Kinslow-PL (1)
Union-Mt. Zion-Len Edward McRaney-PE
(5)
Wesley Chapel-Pamela E. Randall-FL (6)
Extension Ministry
US Army(Chaplain)-Charlene Cheney-FE
(1)
Wesley Fnd-ECCC-Bruce Taylor-FE (1)
Wesley Fnd-MCC- Lynne Elizabeth
Anderson-PL (8)
New Albany District
District Superintendent–Jerry B. Beam–FE
(4)
Abbeville Charge-Juanita Booker–AM (3)
Abbeville Charge(Assoc)-Marvin QuarlesPL (1)
Ailesville Charge–Mary Ann Veasley-PL (1)
Ashland: William Vance Kemp-RE (15)
Baldwyn: First-Asbury, Wayne Napier–FE
(2)
Baldwyn: First-Asbury(Assoc)-Robert
McCoy-RA (2)
Belmont–Greg Forbus–FL (4)
Bethel–Jerry Kelly–RL (13)
Biggersville/Shady Grove–Jimmy Glover–
RL(13)
Blue Mountain–Jerry Bonds–PL (3)
Booneville: Christ-Lebanon–Bennie Napier–
FL (1)
Booneville: First–Phillip Box-FE (7)
Booneville: First- (Assoc-Youth)-Adam
Louis Gordon-PE (2)
Booneville: Grace/Thrasher–Gary GlazierFL(4)
Carolina-Pisgah: Dwain Whitehurst–FE (3)
Corinth: Box Chapel–Mary Lou Tickell- RE
(2)
Corinth: Christ- Crossroads-Jim Hall–FL (1)
Corinth: First–Prentiss Gordon, Jr.–FE (1)
Corinth: Gaines Chapel–Tony Pounders-FE
(7)
154
Corinth: Mt. Carmel–TBA
Corinth: Mt Moriah–Sapada Thomas–PL (6)
East Prentiss Parish–Steve Powell–PL (6)
Falkner–Daniel Darling–PL (9)
Golden Chapel / Old Bethel-Bobby
Hankins-RE (3)
Hickory Flat–Brownie Tohill-RL (10)
Hopewell / Indian Springs–Rick Wells-PL
(4)
Ingomar / Mt. Zion–Kerry Powell–PE (4)
Iuka: First–Jon Kaufman–FE (3)
Iuka North–Robert Armstrong–FL (1)
Iuka South–Aubrey Boren–RE (3)
Iuka South (Assoc) (Spring Hill)–J.B.
Burns–SY (6)
Iuka West–Ann Kaufman–FE (2)
Jumpertown–Jason Franklin–PE (1)
Kossuth / Pleasant Hill–Trey Lambert–FE (5)
Liberty–Walter Downs–FL (4)
Lowry Circuit–Co-Pastor-Michael (Doc)
Shelton–PL (24)
Lowry Circuit–Co-Pastor-Scott Falgout-PL
(4)
Mt. Pleasant / Brownfield–Larry Dollar–PL
(27)
Myrtle / Ebenezer–Keith Williams–FE (2)
New Albany: Bethlehem–Jeff Lawrence–FE
(7)
New Albany Calvary/Mt. Olivet–Creighton
White–PE (6)
New Albany: First–Barry Male-FE (1)
New Albany First (Assoc-Yth)-Amanda
Gordon-PE (3) New Albany Glenfield–
Earl Cooper–RA (7)
New Albany: Mallalieu/St. Mary–W.T.
Mayfield-FE (21)
Oxford:Burns/ Hammitt Hill–Deborah
Palmer–FE (6)
Oxford:Burns/Hammitt Hill(Assoc)-Marvin
Gipson-PL (4)
Oxford:Christ/Cambridge/Abbeville-James
Peterman-FL (10)
Oxford East–William Clay Farr-SY (1)
Oxford: The Orchard–Pat Ward–FL (3)
Oxford: University UMC–Warren Black
Jr.–FE (14)
Oxford: University UMC (Assoc)-Claire
Dobbs-FE (6)
Oxford South, Taylor-Rebecca Annette
Ford- PL (15)
Pine Flat–Chris Kelly–PL (3)
Oxford: St. Andrews -John Kramer–FE (7)
Potts Camp–Don Newton–PL (5)
Ripley: Adkins Chapel/Union Grove–James
Dye-FE (9)
Ripley: First–Andy Stoddard–FE (3)
Ripley: Moses Chapel-Joe Stone Sr.-PL (7)
Ripley: St. Paul–Joe Stone Sr.-PL (15)
Salem / Friendship/Union Hill–Kyle Ivy-PE
(3)
Tippah Circuit–William G. Johnson–FE (6)
Tishomingo South-Dennis-Earl McAnallyFE (4)
Tishomingo-TBS
Tishomingo Trinity–Charles McGill–PL (4)
Walnut–Jay Biedenharn–FL (2)
Wheeler/Meadow Creek–Ricky Bishop–FL
(1)
Extension Ministry
AL/W FL Conf-Jimmy Boone (346.1)-FE (3)
Approved Evangelist–Herbert Dale HathornFE (7)
Birmingham Southern College (Chaplain)–
John Richardson-FE (3)
Riley Hospital Chaplain–Daniel Young-FE
(13)
Wesley Fnd-NEMCC–Adam Gordon-PE (1)
Wesley Fnd– Ole Miss – D. Merricks FL (3)
Seashore District
District Superintendent: William T.
McAlilly–FE (4)
Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge–
Hillman Barlow Miller, Jr.–FE (1)
Americus Parish:Pleasant Hill-Salem–
Gilbert Eddwin White–FE (6)
Bay St. Louis:Main Street–Heather Kaye
Hensarling–FE (2)
Bay St. Louis:Valena C. Jones-Holmes
Chapel–Bobby McGill–FE (16)
Big Point-Rosedale–Kevin C. Bradley–PL
(3)
Biloxi:Beauvoir–Michelle Bailey–FE (2)
Biloxi:First–Edwin Close Kirby–FE (1)
Biloxi:Heritage–David Lee Cumbest–FE (7)
Biloxi:Leggett Memorial–James Lee Sturm–
OE (7)
Biloxi:St. Paul-Gulfport: Mt. Pleasant–
Lindsey Robinson–FE (3)
Bolton Chapel – H. C. Hill–RA (2)
Bonnie Chapel–J A Sharp–RE (18)
Byrd-Wesley–Carl Heberg–FL (4)
Caswell Springs–Brian Francis Scott–FE (1)
Cedar Lake–Garry Evan Ruff–PE (2)
Clermont Harbor-Stan Lowrey-OR (1)
Coalville–Joseph Harry Reynolds–FE (6)
Delisle: Mt. Zion–Rose Mary Hayes
Williams–FE (14)
Diamondhead–David Lamar Newton–FE (4)
El Pueblo/The Village – Sally Bevill–FE (2)
Fayard Chapel–William N. Milsted–SY (3)
Gateway–Stephen Lawrence Sparks–FE (4)
Gautier: First–James Melvin Salter–FE (2)
Gulfport: Burton Memorial–Stirman L.
Williamson–RL (7)
Gulfport: First–Charles Andrew Johnson–FE
(3)
Gulfport: Handsboro–John Marion McCay,
III,–FE (2)
Gulfport: Haven Chapel–Wilmer Nathaniel
DeDeaux–PL (13)
Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel-Phillip W.
Heidelberg–FE (1)
Gulfport: Trinity–James Richard Curtis–FE
(3)
Gulfport: Trinity (Assoc.)–Betty Weaver–FL
(4)
Hurley: Roy Benjamin Barlow–FE (1)
Leakesville–Max D. Lightsey–FL (2)
Long Beach: Christ/Gulfport: Ramsay
Memorial–Patrick Thompson–FE (2)
Long Beach: First–Roderick Elliot DicksonRishel–FE (1)
Long Beach: First (Assoc)–Anna Fleming–
SY(1)
Lucedale Circuit–Willie Gore–FL (5)
Lucedale: First–Donald Lee Russell–FE (1)
Lucedale: Grace/Tanners Chapel-Harrell
Moore-PL (2)
Lucedale: Wesley Chapel–Roy Graphenreed–
PL (2)
Mentorum–Bobby Thornhill–FL (7)
Merrill Chapel–Charles Evans–SY (1)
Midway–Patricia Ward Twiner–AM (3)
Mississippi City–Denise Donnell–FE (1)
Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial–David B.
Greer–FE (5)
Moss Point: St. Paul–Robert E. Pittman–FE
(3)
New Church Start–Nathaniel Barkum–PL
(1)
Newton Chapel–Marcus Peters–PL (1)
Nugent–Larry Hudson Hilliard–FE (6)
Nugent (Assoc) – Terry Lynn Hilliard–FE (1)
Ocean Springs: St. James–LaSonya DeBose–
PL (1)
Ocean Springs: St. Paul–Christopher Oris
Cumbest–FE (3)
Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc Min. of
Evangelism)–Clifton Louis Burris–FE (4)
Missions & Children)–Leanne Bennett
Burris–FE (4) 155
Christian Education & Adm)–Sheila R.
Cumbest – FD (2)
Ocean Springs: Wesley–David C. Keller–AM
(6)
Pascagoula: Eastlawn–Gene Ford Vance–FE
(3)
Pascagoula: Faith–Edward A. Tyndall–RL (6)
Pascagoula: First–James Twiner–FE (3)
Pascagoula: First (Assoc.)-Sherrill Stanley
Judy-PD (2)
Pascagoula-Gautier–J. W. Crawley–FL (10)
Pass Christian: First/Waveland-Robert
Gales–SY(1)
Pass Christian: St. Paul-Theodore R.
Williams, Jr.-AM (6)
Pearlington–Richard F. Handy–PL (3)
Picayune: First–David L. Lowery–FE (6)
Picayune: Trinity–William Earl Matthews–FE
(2)
Poplar Head-Saucier–Stacy Joe Douglas–FE
(1)
Poplarville–Jeffrey Grant Pruett–FE (2)
Red Hill–Victor Chatham–FE (2)
Roberts Chapel–James Earl Herndon–RE (2)
Safe Harbor–Thomas Lee Potter–FE (3)
Shipman-Winborn Chapel–Cecil Eric
Locke–FL (2)
St. Rock–Elvina Barnes–PL (4)
Summerville-Davis Chapel–Willie Lee Hill,
Jr.–FL (11)
Sweetwater–Douglas Sam Craft–PL (8)
Sweetwater (Assoc)–Shondreka B. Craft–PL
(6)
Vancleave- Mt. Pleasant–Robert Elver
Murden–FE (3)
Weems Chapel–Gloria Hogan McKinney–FE
(5)
White Plains–Robert DeWitte Jones, Jr.–RE
(9)
Wiggins: Bond–Larry Pickering–PL (3)
Wiggins: First–Larry Gene White–FE (8)
Wiggins:H.A. Brown Memorial-Elijah
Mitchell–AM (2)
Extension Ministry
Cargill Associates–Kurt Appel-FE (6)
Memorial Hospital-Gulfport (Cntr for Behav
Health)–Dorothy Jane Dickson-Rishel–FE
(12)
Moore Community House(Dir)-Alice Carol
Burnett-FE (7)
National Guard (Chaplain)–Toby Eugene
Lofton–FE (2)
TN Conference (346.1)-Eugene Martino-FE
(1)
156
Church
International Relief & Dev (Sr. Tech Adv
on Relief)–Felix Lloyd Rollins–FD (1)
Senatobia District
District Superintendent-Victoria SizemoreBaldwin-FE (7)
Bakers Chapel-Charles Harold Reed-FE (3)
Barton-Waid Wilkes-RE (7)
Batesville:First-Pat W. Ludlam-FE (4)
Batesville: St. Paul-Kent Russell Brown-PL
(10)
Byhalia-James Phelan (Jim) Biedenharn,
Jr.-FE (3)
Charleston-Tippo-Tommy Stephenson-FL
(3)
Clarksdale: First-Andy Cotten-FE (1)
Clarksdale: Haven-Ozell Landfair, Sr.-PE (4)
Clarksdale: St. Pauls-Timothy T. Beard-FE
(2)
Cockrum-Lewisburg-David Huffman-FE (1)
Coffeeville-Danny Harold Minnix-AM (3)
Coldwater-Arkabutla-Rickey L. Haynes-FL
(7)
Como-Wesley Chapel-Tom Atkins-FE (1)
Como Parish-Gary Thomas Newton-SY (6)
Courtland Charge-Allen McGraw-PL (2)
Crenshaw-Michael Lobasso-FE (7)
Eudora-Edward C. Norris-FE (9)
Fountainhead-Milton Koon-PL (2)
Free Springs-Troy Barton-PL (4)
Getwell Road-William T. Beavers-FE (10)
Greenleaf-Palestine-Joseph R. Lawson-AM
(4)
Hernando-Danny Neil Dabbs-FE (9)
Hernando(Discipleship)-Amy Lann DanielsFD (9)
Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake-Cyrus Ray OwensFE (10)
Holly Springs: Asbury-Edward Charles
Moses-FE (3)
Holly Springs: Asbury-Calvins ChapelEdward Charles Moses-FE (3)
Holly Springs: Asbury-St. Marys-Eddie Joe
Ford-PL (10)
Holly Springs: Asbury-StricklandMcDonald-Herman Flemons-PL (6)
Holly Springs: Asbury-Taylors Chapel-Keith
Mason-PL (3)
Holly Springs:First-Waterford-Milton
Whatley-FE (1)
Independence-Hebron-David Meadows-AM
(1)
Lifespring-Rick Williams-FE (11)
Longtown Charge-Wesley Pepper-PL (1)
Longtown Charge(Pleasant Grove)-Kenneth
White-PL (8)
Love Station-Charles Joseph Bursi, Jr. –PL
(8)
Lula-Friars Point-James Cox-RA (1)
Lyon-Howard Charles Langford-SY (12)
Marks-Lambert-Charles D. Simmons-FE
(10)
Mineral Wells-Scott Gregory Larsen-FE (9)
Mineral Wells (Minister of Discipleship)Catherine Parker Larsen-FD (9)
Minor Memorial-Gary Thompson-FE (1)
Mt. Pleasant-Ronald Scott Broughton-PL
(3)
New Church Start-Stephen Bittick-FE (1)
New Church Start-Hispanic MinistriesGoyo De la Cruz-FL (1)
New Church Start-Hispanic Ministries-Luz
Campos-PL (1)
Oakland Charge-James Clay Baker-RE(21)
Olive Branch: Maples Memorial-John W.
Sudduth, Jr.-FE(5)
Panola Charge-John Douglas Pepper-FE (9)
Paris-TBS
Pleasant Hill-David Charles Laird, Jr.-FE (5)
Pope Charge-Chris Cooksey-FL (1)
Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove-Walter Raymond
Myers-PL (5)
Robinsonville-Milton Boyd-RE (1)
Sardis-Davis Chapel-Dayna Loretta Goff-FE
(3)
Senatobia: First-Jeff Switzer-FE (2)
Southaven:First-Jimmy C Glass-FE (7)
Trinity (Co-pastor)-Eddie Eugene Ward-PL
(8)
Trinity (Co-pastor)-Emma Sue Ward-PL (8)
Tunica: First-Ellis Ray Branch-FE (3)
Tutwiller Parish-Cecil Jerry Wages-PL (10)
Victoria-Red Banks-Anita Wilburn LawsonPL (4)
Water Valley: First-Bethlehem-Barry D.
Dickerson-FE (5)
Water Valley: North Main-John B RhodesSY (6)
Webb-Sumner-Cecil Jerry Wages-PL (11)
Extension Ministry
Appvd. Evangelist-John Douglas Pepper-FE
(8)
Iowa Conf (346.1)-Glenn Dale Ray-FE (7)
East Jefferson Parish Hosp-Dorothy Clare
Biedenharn-FE (1)
Meth. Hosp Memphis (Chaplain)-Joseph T.
Ranager-FE (16)
MN Conf(346.1)-Tiffany Jo McDonald-FE
(3)
157
Rust College (Chaplain)-Brenda McCaskillPE (1)
Wesley Fnd. CCC (Dir.)-Ozell Landfair, Sr.PE (4)
Wesley Fnd.-NWCC(Dir.)-David HuffmanFE (1)
Starkville District
District Superintendent-Robert E. RamboFE (3)
Ackerman: First-Bryan Carrubba-FE (3)
Ackerman: Mt. Hermon-Ronald S.
Jefferson-PL (11)
Artesia-Nancy Bishop-FD (3)
Bellefontaine-Raleigh Richter-PL (2)
Brooksville Circuit-Jerry Hinton-PL (3)
Brooksville- Crawford-Howard N. CarrollRL (6)
Buffalo-Ethel-Leon Miller-PL (6)
Caledonia-Benjamin Hartford Butler–PE (2)
Cedar Bluff-Siloam-David Schultz-PL (1)
Columbus Circuit-Anthony Ashford-PL (7)
Columbus: Broadacres-Ronald D. ThomasFL (5)
Columbus: Central-Jonathan Speegle-FL (1)
Columbus: First-Samuel O. Morris-FE (8)
Columbus: First (Assoc)-Stylon A ProctorFE (7)
Columbus: First (Assoc)-Chad D. KingsburyOD(346.1) (5)
Columbus: First (Assoc)-Anne Russell
Bradley-PL (5)
Columbus: New Hope-Andrew N. PearsonFE (2)
Columbus: St. James-Fredrick Henry BrownRE (5)
Columbus: St. Stephens-James M. Black-FL
(6)
Columbus: Wesley-Andrew N. Pearson-FE
(3)
Columbus: Wesley (Assoc)-Pamela
Cameron-PE (2)
Crawford: Wright’s Chapel-Ethel Parker–PL
(3)
Ethel-Adam Byrd Hillman, Jr.-RE (9)
Eupora: First-Trey Harper-FE (3)
Eupora: Lebanon-Raleigh Richter-PL (3)
Eupora: Liberty-Jimmy L. Forrest-FL (7)
Kosciusko Circuit-Phillip McDaniel-SY (1)
Kosciusko: First-Don Patterson–FE (2)
Kosciusko: Wesley-David Henry McCoy-PE
(1)
Longview Circuit-Eddie Hinton-PL (4)
Longview- Adaton-Bradford Darrell
Robinson-PE (7)
Louisville: First-Michael F. Childs-FE (5)
Louisville: Hopewell-Charles W. Kelly-PL
(3)
Louisville: Maple Springs-David Malone-PL
(4)
Louisville: Piney Grove-David Malone-PL
(5)
Louisville South-Larry Joe Haggard, Sr.-FE
(5)
Louisville: Wesley-James Morris-FL (1)
Louisville West-Thomas M. Dowd-FL (5)
Louisville: Whitehall-Allison Stacey ParvinPE (1)
Maben-Scarlet Sheppard-SY (1)
Macon Circuit-Robert Glenn Miller, Jr.-PL
(18)
Macon: First-Robert E. Whiteside-RE (1)
Macon: St. Paul Circuit-Robert Payne Scott,
Sr.-PL (8)
Mathiston-Franklin Cordell Lowe-RL (8)
McAdams-Lamar Boyd-PL (3)
McCool Circuit-Doyle Mitchell-RE (3)
Nanih Waiya-Inge Halbert-RE (3)
Noxapater-Chance May-FL (2)
Noxubee Circuit-Rickey E. Lawson-PL (9)
Palestine-Cary Sutphin-PL (2)
Shaeffer’s Chapel-Curtis Bray-FL (8)
Shuqualak-Macedonia-DeWayne Warren-FE
(2)
Shuqualak: Asbury-Antra Geeter-SY (4)
Starkville: Aldersgate-George Buell-FE (3)
Starkville: First-Danny R Rowland-FE (7)
Starkville: First (Assoc)-Greg Ducker-PE (1)
Starkville: First (Assoc)-David Shumaker-PE
(1)
Starkville: Griffin – Eddie Lee Jones-FE (8)
Starkville: Griffin (Assoc)-Rochelle MinorPL (4)
Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair-Ken CaseyPL (4)
Starkville: New Zion–Tyrone Michael
Stallings-FL (12)
Starkville: Rock Hill-Jerome Wilson-PL (3)
Sturgis-Big Creek(co pastor)-James
Threadgill-RL (1)
Sturgis-Big Creek(co pastor)-Jean
Threadgill- RL (1)
158
Sturgis: Boyd Chapel-Roosevelt Gage-PL (7)
Tibbee: Jones Chapel-Ross Crawford -PL (6)
Webster Circuit-Nelson Forrest-PL (22)
Weir: First Unity-Salem-Lyndon B. GeeterPL (9)
Weir–Salem(co pastor)-James Threadgill-RL
(1)
Weir-Salem(co pastor)-Jean Threadgill-RL
(1)
West Point: Christ-Mike Hunter-PL (3)
West Point: First-Donald Lee Bishop-FE (6)
West Point: St. Paul-Dean Everette Jones-FL
(9)
Extension Ministry
Morris Brown College TRIO Prog–Marvin
King-FE (39)
MS Conf Pension Liaison – A. Byrd
Hillman, Jr.-RE (9)
Trinity Place(Chaplain)-James Ronald
McDougald-FE (8)
Wesley Fnd–MSU–Hugh Griffith, Jr.-FE
(15)
Wesley Fnd.-FLA. U (346.1) – David
Fuquay-FE (4)
Church
EMCC (Mayhew)-(Volunteer Chaplain)Nancy Bishop-FD (3)
Tupelo District
District Superintendent-W. Geoffrey
Joyner-FE (1)
Aberdeen: First-Robert Lawrence Maugh
Jr-FE (3)
Aberdeen: St Mark-Sue Crowder McGrewFL (3)
Aberdeen: St Peter-Benjamin Wax-FE (34)
Aberdeen: St Peter (Assoc) Jeffery E RiddlePL (7)
Algoma-Matthew McGrew-PL (1)
Amory: First-Warren Robert Coile-FE (3)
Amory: St Andrews-William Timothy SiskFE (3)
Amory: St Matthews-William Timothy SiskFE (3)
Amory: St James-Johniel L Henry Jr-PE (3)
Spruell Chapel-Donald Arrington-PL (7)
Becker-Greenbrier-Thomas R Sheffield-RE
(9)
Belden-Danny E Wilburn-FL (4)
Bruce/Shady Grove-Rex Alan Wilburn-FE
(9)
Bruce/Shady Grove-(Assoc)-Billy Q
McCord-RE (7)
Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial-David Scott
Wright-FE (5)
Carolina-Gavin Lance Presley-PE (2)
Friendship-Harden’s Chapel-Darrell
Sanderson-AM (1)
Fulton: First-James A Fisher-FE (4)
Fulton: First (Assoc)-John T Foster-PE (2)
Greenwood Springs-Bill Cornett-SY (1)
Hamilton-Roger F McGrew-RE (2)
Houston North-Steven Paul (Rusty) KeenFD (1)
Houston South-Stephen A Lampkin-FL (4)
Houston: First-Phillip Dearman-FE (2)
Mantachie-Charles Ronnie Goodwin-FE
(14)
Mooreville-Sammy Joe Washburn-AM (9)
Nettleton: First-Shiloh-David L Brooks-FL
(2)
Nettleton: Palestine-Maurice A McIntoshSY (1)
Nettleton: Pleasant Grove-Perry Lincoln
Carr-PL (4)
New Chapel-Big Hill-Glenn Parks-PL (6)
New Church Start-Paul Tashiro-FE (2)
New Hope Chickasaw-Donnell Cherry-PL
(8)
Okolona: First-Frank R Millender-FE (4)
Okolona: First-(Assoc) William E HarrisonRE (24)
Okolona: Mount Pisgah-Steven Owens-PE
(2)
Okolona: Mount Pisgah(Assoc) Lavert
Fitzpatrick-PL (2)
Ozark-Joe Coggins-FL (2)
Plantersville-Lynn Fair-PL (12)
Pleasant Valley-Raiford P Wallace Jr-RE (3)
Pontotoc Parish-Maurice Smith-PE (3)
Pontotoc Parish-(Assoc) Domini Henry-PL
(5)
Pontotoc Parish-(Assoc) George R PulliamRE (1)
Pontotoc: Fairview-Robbs-Ginger Jones
Holland-FE (4)
Pontotoc: First-Roger R Shock-FE (1)
Prairie Mount-Phillip Colyer-SY (4)
Saltillo-Timmy A (Tim) Green-FE (19)
Shannon-Edward Truman Thompson-FE (5)
Smithville-Charles E Coggins-FL (2)
Snowtown-Billy J Perry-FL (2)
Thaxton-Ecru-William Montgomery-FL (5)
Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel-Harrison F
Upshaw-RL (4)
Tremont-Eugene H Stockstill-PE (5)
Tremont-(Assoc) Casey M (Buddy) Smith
Jr-FE (5)
Tupelo: Cornerstone-William Johnson
(John) Garrott-FE (1)
Tupelo: First-S Andrew Ray-FE (4)
Tupelo: First-(Assoc) Elizabeth Raigan
Miskelly-FE (5)
Tupelo: First-(Assoc) Jimmy E Criddle-FE
(2)
Tupelo: First-(Youth) Corey Truett-PL (1)
Tupelo: St Luke-Frederick Lee (Rick)
Brooks-FE (2)
Tupelo: St Mark-Donny R Riley-AM (6)
Tupelo: St Paul-Jimmy L Barnes-FE (2)
Tupelo: The Orchard-Bryan D Collier-FE
(12)
Tupelo: The Orchard (Assoc)-William T
Rambo-FL (2)
Tupelo: Wesley-Raymond J Rooney Jr-FE (5)
Vardaman-Harold D. Robinson-RE (2)
Verona-Palmetto-Dennis E Fink-FE (2)
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Extension Ministry
American Family Assn(Staff)-Casey M
(Buddy) Smith Jr-FE (18)
Appvd. Evangelist-William Johnson
Garrott-FE (4)
Cargill Associates-William Hall (Rocky)
Miskelly-FE (10)
MS Methodist Senior Services-Stephen
Vinson-FE (3)
North MS Medical Ctr(Chaplain)-James
Richardson-FE (16)
Traceway Manor-(Chaplain)-Terri
Armstrong-FE (12)
VA Conference-Oliver Box-FE (346.1) (1)
Wesley Fdn-ICC-(Dir)-John T Foster-PE (2)
Church
Tupelo Dist Prog Staff-Steven P (Rusty)
Keen-FD (5)
Gilmore Memorial Fnd-Steven P (Rusty)
Keen-FD (3)
District Superintendent-Henderson
Rasberry-FE (1)
Anguilla/Grace-Ron Gomillion-PE (2)
Asbury/Kingsley Chapel-Sam Lee, Jr.-RL (3)
Benton/Midway-William Henry WilkersonFE (3)
Benton: Wesley Chapel-Sam Hawkins-RL
(3)
Bolton: Memorial (co pastor)-John Eric
Pridmore-FE (6)
Bolton: Memorial-(co pastor)-Lisa Ann
Pridmore-FE (6)
Bovina/Edwards-Lister Bowdoin-FL (3)
Bradley Chapel-Harry Hawkins-RE (5)
Byram: New Covenant-Jacob Wilson-PE (1)
Cary: Goodman Memorial-Beth Miller-FL
(3)
Cayuga/Rocky Springs-Elizabeth Piazza-PL
(4)
Clark’s Chapel-Rachel E. Pitts-FE (6)
Clinton: First (Senior)-Mitchell HedgepethFE (3)
Clinton: First (Assoc)-David Greene-PL (4)
Clinton: First (Assoc)-Clint Ware-FE (2)
Clinton: St. John’s-Todd O. Watson-FE (4)
Clinton: St. Paul /Blessed Trinity-Paul E.
Luckett-FE (20)
Clinton: Seven Springs-Robert Cook-PL (2)
Clinton: Lynch Chapel-John Cornelius-RE
(5)
Couparle: Frenchye Magee-PL-(1)
Ellison/Pickens-Grady Bailey-RE (4)
Fletcher’s Chapel/Bethany-David BuchholzFL (2)
Flora/Bentonia-David Scott Carter-FE (5)
Holly Bluff-Grover Greer-SY (3)
Jackson: Aldersgate-Dwight Prowell-FE (5)
Jackson: Alta Woods (Senior)-Eric SanfordPE (1)
Jackson: Alta Woods (Assoc)-Jacob
Dale(Jake) Wilson-PE (2)
Jackson: Anderson (Senior)-Joe Willie MayFE (8)
Jackson: Anderson (Assoc)-Earl Wilson,
III-FE (5)
Jackson: Briarwood-Lauren Porter-FE (1) Jackson: Broadmeadow-Robert C. Hill-FE
(5)
Jackson: Central-Stephen Cook-FE (2)
Jackson: Emmanuel-Everette Ray Watts-RE
(19)
Jackson: Forest Hill-James Milner-RA (3)
Jackson: Galloway (Senior)-Connie
Shelton-FE (3)
Jackson: Galloway (Senior)-Joseph SheltonFE (3)
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Jackson: Galloway (Assoc)-Emily SanfordPE (2)
Jackson: Harris Memorial-Robert Carroll-PL
(4)
Jackson: Leavell Woods-Sue Michael-FE (3)
Jackson: Middlebrook-Robert Brown-FE (1) Jackson: New Church Start-Timothy
Howard-PL (2)
Jackson: Pratt Memorial-Selber Mae
McShepard-FE (5)
Jackson: St. Luke-Paul Sabin-RE (2)
Jackson: Van Winkle-John Norman EvansAM (12)
Jackson: Wells Mem(Senior)-Keith TonkelRE (41)
Jackson: Wells Mem(Assoc)-Todd WatsonFE (5)
Jackson: Wells Mem(Assoc)-Michelle
Shrader-PE (2)
Louise/Silver City: Rufus Herrington-FL (1)
Madison: Parkway Hills(Senior)-Richard
Robbins-FE (6)
Madison: Parkway Hills(Assoc)-David
Morris-FL (3)
Madison: Parkway Hills(Music)-Philip
Messner-PD (1)
Mt Olivet/Satartia/Wesley Chapel-Britton
Maxwell-RA (1)
Mt. Pleasant: Cleavern Robertson-RL (1)
Pleasant Hill: Paul Barnes-PL (1)
Port Gibson/Hermanville-David Lee
Harrison,Sr-RE (11)
Raymond/Learned-Michael Sahler-FE (3)
Redbone-Thomas Shreve-RE (6)
Redwood/Eagle Lake-Barbara O. Hite-FE (5)
Rolling Fork-Beth Miller-FL (3)
Spring Ridge-Thomas Gene Jennings -FE
(2)
Utica/Carpenter: Harold Manning-FE (1)
Vicksburg: Crawford Street- Cary StockettFE (1)
Vicksburg: Gibson Mem.-Greg Hazelrig-FE
(4)
Vicksburg: Hawkins-Chris Young-FE (3)
Vicksburg: Porter's Chapel-Dural RagsdaleFE (6)
Vicksburg: Wesley-Bob Ford-SY (5)
Vicksburg: Lynch Chapel-Rachel Pitts-FE
(3)
Yazoo City: First: Willis Ray (Bill) Poole-FE
(1)
Yazoo City : St. John's-George Butler -RA
(2)
Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s-Rachel Pitts-FE (5)
Extension Ministry
Center for Ministry (Dir)-Rebecca
Youngblood-FE (6)
Emory & Henry College (Prof)-Joseph T.
Reiff-FE (3)
Lutheran Epis Svcs-Sally Fran Ross-FE (4)
MS Conf(Adm Asst to Bishop)-Embra
Jackson-FE (5)
MS Conf(Coord Reconciliation & SBC21)Fitzgerald Lovett-FE (3)
MS Conf(Dir of Connectional Min)-Steve
Casteel-FE (4)
MS Conf(Coord Young People’s Ministry)Frank Haynes-PE (1)
MS UM Fnd(Dir of Dev)–Frank LaRue
Owen-FE (3)
Operation Shoestring(Staff)-Martha Ann
Alexander-FE (3)
Vanderbilt, Nashville (Student)-Gerald LiuPE (3)
Wesley Biblical Seminary-Paul Y. Tashiro-FE
(4)
Church
Ministerial Services: Elisabeth(Lisa) GarvinFD (1)
Catholic Charities-Diane L. Braman-PD (2)
Center for Min(Assoc Dir)-Sherry Bryant
Johnson-FD (5)
Good Shepherd Ctr(Dir)-Thomas Emory
Miller-FD (12)
Grace Counseling Ctr (Dir)-Walter L.
Frazier-FD (11)
SEJ Adm. Council (Exec Dir)-Jimmy L.
Carr-FD (10)
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Section V
Reports
A. Connectional Ministries
Our Mission statement is “Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World”. We
have simplified this into two focal points: MP3 and Trans4mation.
MP3 stands for “More people, more young people, more diverse people”.
The phrase is one of Dr Lovett Weems 10 provocative questions that became a centerpiece of our
listening sessions in the districts. Simply put it focuses on evangelism and intentional diversity.
The Annual Conference has decided to staff into these foci. Steve Casteel will now focus on “more
people’, evangelism. In 2009-2010 we will begin to address the long slide in membership and the diminishing number of professions of faith. 10,000 doors theme at 2009 AC stimulated an incredible response.
The first step will be a teaching time centered in telling “faith stories” and “knocking on doors”. The
2010 AC theme has been chosen and it is “Arise, Shine, Grow”. We will celebrate the places and people
God is growing.
Trans4mation is our guide as we direct our resources and attention. This part of our mission is centered in the Denominational foci for this quadrennial.
4 Areas of Focus
n Developing principled Christain leaders for the church and the world.
n Creating new places for new people by starting congregations and renewing existing ones.
n Engaging in ministry with the poor.
n Stamping out killer diseases by improving health globally.Our tables will use these as guides in their
efforts.
Tables
Our Annual Conference has decided to organize tables around 5 areas that we discerned to be core
values. These tables are places of conferencing that allow us to share leadership and resources that will
strengthen the local churches of our AC in these areas.
Grace Network
One of the practical developments of this year has been the initial development of the Grace
Network. This network is especially designed to serve the small churches in the conference and to
resource their pastoral and lay leadership.
Strengthening The Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21)
On Saturday, April 25th 2009 at Central United Methodist Church the SBC21 Team hosted a
Visionary Leadership Meeting. Rev. Candace Lewis, a national consultant led the group. The meeting
included leadership training, listening and assessments of the concerns of those in attendance. The
group was blessed to have Bishop Hope Morgan Ward share an inspiring message encouraging
them to continue to “Open the Doors” of our churches to continue to make disciples of Jesus
Christ for the Transformation of the World. This was the third listening session by SBC21 Leadership
Team. The first session was a conference wide gathering held in South Jackson. The second gathering
concited of thirty pastors from the Meridian district
A follow up meeting on Sunday, April 26th included a written presentation of the Saturday’s
participant’s feedback for the SBC-21 team to utilize in creating a strategic plan for Strengthening
the Black Churches in the Mississippi Annual Conference.
The feedback revealed a great need for more training & resourcing in areas of Leadership, improving Worship Experience, reaching Youth & young adults, pastoral care & support of clergy (elders, full
& part-time local pastors) & Communication.
The recommendation was:
1. Develop an initial 12 month SBC plan with 3 month intervals including practical action to
be accomplished and implemented.
2. Send 12 month Plan to all African American churches and pastors by November of 2009.
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3. Send written communication to all Black Churches advising of meeting including feedback
form for them to submit info about “what is needed and how SBC-21 can be a resource.
4. Maximize upcoming SBC-21 events by providing communication of upcoming events, resources, & practical leadership training especially for local pastors (Annual Conference & Convocation).
5. Work with Communications Staff to get Mississippi SBC-21 website develop.
6. Continue work of selecting 10 High Potential African American UMC churches that you will
assess & initially work with to “grow to the next level”.
7. Continue working with your SBC Adult, Young Adult and Youth Teams to provide
Conference, District, Cluster and Local Church resource and training events to help Strengthen the
Black Churches of the Mississippi Annual Conference.
The SBC 21 Strategic Plan would include:
A. Leadership Training
n Training to address church’s relevancy in the community
n Membership training classes in local churches – SBC-21 providing coursework suggestions and
accessing conference media resources
n Cluster Training Gatherings
n Resource People for Grant writing
n District wide renewal efforts, teaching and training – Lily Foundation Grant
n Address classism in black churches
n Train PPRC around pastoral support
n Training on contemporary vs traditional worship
n Motivational/inspirational events
n Training on pastoral authority in Discipline
n Connecting the church to the community organizations
n Training on creating new worship services
B. Pastoral Care
n Covenant Groups with Structure
n District wide renewal efforts, teaching and training – Lily Foundation Grant
n Creative Leadership Sabbaticals and educating black pastors about short term sabbaticals
n Train PPRC around pastoral support
n Motivational/inspirational events
n Understanding EAP and benefits and resources to Pastors
n Understanding your call
n Creating more corporate fellowship among Black Pastors and Laity in MS
n Creating corporate methods of communication among black pastors & laity in MS
C. Worship
n Training to address church’s relevancy in the community
n Address classism in black churches
n Training on contemporary vs traditional worship
n Training on creating new worship services
n Worship style
n Traditionalism
n Risk taking individual growth among pastors
n Training for Local Pastors about understanding latitude in local UMC Worship Experience and
understanding with the Book of Discipline
n Understanding the process of Matching Pastors to Churches
n Accessing Media Resources $50.00 annual fee membership for church resources through conference offices
n Offering Training for Lay Speakers and Certified ministers to assist in dealing with the issue of
appropriate utilization of support staff in multiple church appointments
D. Youth and Young Adult
n Create music that young adults can relate to
n Develop Praise Team
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Create Youth and Young Adult Sunday then a service
Media in worship
Spiritual Growth and Development
Relevant Activities
Leadership Development
Mission and Outreach
Focus on young adult ministries
Worship style
E. Communication
n TV Broadcast Methodist Hour
n The Advocate – creating a monthly feature story for Black churches
n SBC 21 web site – connect with the conference web site
n Connecting the church to the community organizations
n Appoint a lay and clergy contact person per district
F. Advocate
n Cross racial appointments
n Developing a process of Matching Pastors to Churches
n Offering Training for Lay Speakers and Certified ministers to assist in dealing with the issue of
appropriate utilization of support staff in multiple church appointments
n Encourage DS to have paid or volunteer person of color
n Creating a strategy to start large new Black churches in areas of Mississippi where a large concentration of African Americans exist without a strong Black UMC presence
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Mississippi Conference Connectional Team
Lay Leader, CCLT Convener - Tim Crisler;tcrisler1@hotmail.com; Brookhaven
Bishop - Hope Morgan Ward; bishop@mississippi-umc.org; West Jackson
Director of Connectional Ministries - Steve Casteel; steve@mississippi-umc.org; West Jackson
Conference Secretary- Roger Puhr; rogerpuhr@bellsouth.net; Hattiesburg
*Director of Ministerial Services - Lisa Garvin; lisa@mississippi-umc.org; West Jackson
*Admin. Assistant to the Bishop - Embra Jackson; embra@mississippi-umc.org; West Jackson
*Director of Communications - Lisa Michiels; lisacm@mississippi-umc.org; West Jackson
*Treasurer/Director of Financial Administration - David Stotts; david@mississippi-umc.org; West
Jackson
*Ex-Officio Members
Mission
Mission Convener - Kiah Hitt; kiahhit@yahoo.com; Meridian
Disaster Response - Wayne Napier; wbnapier@live.com; Starkville
Assoc. of Mission Institutions - Becky Dotson; bdotson@mchms.org; East Jackson
UMVIM Coordinator - David Newton; revnewton@yahoo.com; Seashore
Katrina Recovery - Robert Sharp; rsharp@hughes.net; Seashore
Chabadza Coordinator - Michelle Shrader; mmshrader@yahoo.com; West Jackson
Mission Secretary - Lou Ann Staggs; merton@netdoor.com; New Albany
Reconciliation
Reconciliation Convener - Maxine Bolden ; maxine_bolden@hotmail.com; East Jackson
Religion & Race - Mattie Gipson; mbernice7@aol.com; Hattiesburg
Hispanic Ministry - Rayford Woodrick; jrayfordw@aol.com; East Jackson
Spiritual Leadership
Spiritual Leadership Convener - Steve McAlilly; stevem@mss.org; Tupelo
Lay Speaking Ministries - Cheryl Denley; kennethdenley@bellsouth.net; Senatobia
UMM President - Chet Dillard; mmdillard755@aol.com; West Jackson
UMW President - Jackie Pennington; jackiebill@tecinfo.com; Greenwood
Cabinet Representative - Tim Thompson; tim@meridianumc.org; Meridian
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Stewardship
Stewardship Convener - Eddie Rester; eddierester@parkwayheights.org; Hattiesburg
Communications - Frances Lucas; frances.lucas@millsaps.edu; West Jackson
Parrish & Community Development Coordinator - Neville Vanderburg; nvanderb@comcast.net;
Senatobia
Church Revitalization - Andy Stoddard; astoddard@gmail.com; New Albany
New Church Development - Denise Donnell; mississippicitypastor@gmail.com; Seashore
Small Church Coordinator - Lauren Porter; LPorter465@aol.com; West Jackson
Young People
Young People Convener - Lydia Smith; lrsmith3@olemiss.edu; Tupelo
Camping Ministry Association - David Carroll; West Jackson
MUMSM - Josh Gray; Gray07@mc.edu; Seashore
Higher Education and Campus Ministry Convener - Ann Kaufman; jonannka@bellsouth.net; New
Albany
Conference Council on Youth Ministry - Hailey Peterson; hailey_cheerchik@yahoo.com; Starkville
Mississippi Conference Mission Team
Kiah Hitt; Mission Convener; kiahhitt@yahoo.com
Charlie Campbell; District Rep – Brookhaven; charles.campbell@centerpointenery.com
Bobbye Toney; Jtoney60@aiol.com
Becky Dotson; Assoc. of Mission Inst.; bdotson@mchms.org
Eric Sanford; District Rep – W. Jackson; esanfor@gmail.com
Rob Webb; District Rep – Hattiesburg; robwebb16@bellsouth.com
Lou Ann Staggs; Mission Secretary; merton@netdoor.com
Elijah Mitchell; District Rep – Seashore; habrownumc@bellsouth.net
David Newton; UMVIM Coordinator; revnewton@yahoo.com
Robert Sharp; Katrina Recovery; rsharp@hughes.net
Dayna Goff; District Rep – Senatobia; dgoff418@aol.com
Wayne Napier; Disaster Response; wbnapier@bellsouth.net
Robert McWhirter; District Rep – Starkville; designsvcs@bellsouth.net
John Reed; District Rep – Tupelo; johnormarylee@comcast.net
Chuck Meador; District Rep – E. Jackson; cmeador@christunitedjxn.org
Michelle Shrader; Chabadza Coordinator; mmshrader@yahoo.com
Bessie Conner; UMW School of Missions;
Bob Fritchey; S.O.S.A.; sosams@endhunger.org
Darby Ray; Millsaps Faith& Works Init.; raydk@millsaps.edu
Mike Ward; Stop Hunger Now; mhjbward@aol.com
Matt Casteel ; Stop Hunger Now; mcasteel@stophungernow.org
Steve Casteel; Conference Staff; steve@mississippi-umc.org
Mississippi Conference Spiritual Leadership Team
Steve McAlilly; Convener; stevem@mss.org
Cheryl Denley; Lay Speaking Ministries; kennethdenley@bellsouth.net
Chet Dilliard; UMM President; mmdillard755@aol.com
Jackie Pennington; UMW President; jackiebill@tecinfo.com
LaRue Owen; Stewardship Academy; LaRueOwen@comcast.net
Scott Larsen; BOM; mineralwellsumc@centurytel.net
Robert Pittman; SBC21; Revpittman49@yahoo.com
Rebecca Youngblood; Center for Ministry; Rebecca@centerforministry.com
Bryan Collier; School of Congreg. Dev.; bryan@theorchard.net
Shornita Shavers; Family Ministry; ssshavers@aol.com
Nora Roberts; Sr. Adult Ministries; nora@stm-umc.org
Andy Ray; Large Church Initiative; andy@fumctupeol.com
Oscar McGough; CEF; omcgough@crossgatesumc.org
Tim Thompson; Cabinet representative; tim@meridianumc.org
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Gary Howse; Grace Network; ghowse_24@yahoo.com
Lisa Garvin; Conference Staff; lisa@mississippi-umc.org
Mississippi Conference Reconciliation Team
Maxine Bolden ; Reconciliation; maxine_bolden@hotmail.com
Arthur Lewis; Brookhaven District; SoulPreach@aol.com
Barbara Taylor; East Jackson District; mawbear@bellsouth.net
Tim Prather; Greenwood District; revtimprather@yahoo.com
Bruce Case; Hattiesburg District; pastorjbc@hotmail.com
Paulette Buford; New Albany District; paulettebuford@yahoo.com
Heather Hensarling; Seashore District; hhensarling@bellsouth.net
Johniel Henry; Tupelo District; jhenryjealum.emory.edu
Charlie Simmons; Senatobia District; revcds@bellsouth.net
Lorraine Gladney; Starkville District; lorraineglad@yahoo.com
Michelle Shrader; West Jackson District; mmshrader@yahoo.com
Loye Ashton; Church and Society; ashtol@millsaps.edu
Mattie Gipson; Religion & Race; Mbernice7@aol.com
Elbrist Mason; Conflict Resolution; ruachbi@aol.com
Erie Stuckett; Christian Social Action; ebsmill@bellsouth.net
Rayford Woodrick; Hispanic Ministry; jrayfordw@aol.com
John McCay III; Inter-religious & Ecumenical; revjmmay@juno.com
Allison Parvin; Role and Status of Women; Allison.parvin@gmail.com
Ben Garrott; Congregations for Children; bengarrott@catholiccharititesjackson.org
Jon Walters; Native American; jonwalters@ms.metrocast.net
Kim Cooper; Meridian District;
Fitzgerald Lovett; Conference Staff; fitzgerald@mississippi-umc.org
Mississippi Conference Young People’s Team
Lydia Smith; Convener; lrsmith3@olemiss.edu
David Carroll; Camping Ministry Assoc.; ;
Josh Gray; MUMSM; Gray07@mc.edu
Ann Kaufman; Higher Ed and Campus Min.; jonannka@bellsouth.net
Hailey Peterson; CCYM; hailey_cheerchik@yahoo.com
Karen Koons Hayden; Bishops’s Calling Task Force; centpastor@bellsouth.net
Frank Haynes; Conference Staff; frank@mississippi-umc.org
Mississippi Conference Lay Leader Report
I pray that God will use us to meet some of the crying needs of our lost world, such as the suffering
caused by war and the global AIDS epidemic. I ask you what more will God give us to do in years to
come?
Then there are all the opportunities for ministry that we have right next door. I dream about providing a church family for men and women released from prison and seeking to live in the Body of Christ.
Finally, work with your pastors. They are your shepherds. Work with each other. We together are the
church. As we move forward into the coming year, we are going to continue to give thanks to God for
the healing work he is doing in the Mississippi Conference and our local churches. We give him praise
for guiding us away from our focus on failure, and revitalizing us with hope and healing for our future.
We pray to listen more closely for his guidance and direction in all areas of our church life. Prayer and
worship and ministry are back in the center of our focus herein the Mississippi Conference, and we thank
God for giving us another chance and we praise him as we see people’s lives changed and empowered in
ministry to the glory of Jesus Christ.
May God bless you as you continue in His service.
Timothy E. Crisler
MS Conference Lay Leader
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Mississippi Conference Spiritual Leadership Table Report
This table is responsible for the areas that relate to lay and clergy spiritual leadership development. The table focuses on the integration, coordination and development of tools and strategies and
strengthen the leadership for service to Christ. The goal is to grow and equip spiritual leaders to make
disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world.
Members of the table include the leaders of Lay Speaking Ministries, UMM, UMW, Board of
Ordained Ministry, among others.
At its organizational meetings during the year it was determined that the greatest leverage and
impact the table could have on the Conference’s mission is to identify ways to support strengthening
leaders, lay and clergy, in both the local church and conference levels.
This table planned and sponsored “Trans4mation”, the workshop held at the Annual Conference
meeting site right before the convening of the annual conference. That workshop was a “sellout” and
received very favorable responses in both the content of the presentations and the format.
The next conference year will see this table continue to understand its purpose and hone its strategy
for service to the church.
Steve McAlilly
Convener
Mississippi Conference Young People Table Report
Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ:
This past year has been a busy one in the life of the United Methodist Church of the Mississippi
Conference. As most know, five tables have been created to carry out the mission of: “making disciples
for the transformation of the world.” Those tables are the spiritual leadership table, reconciliation table,
mission table, stewardship table, and young people table. Out of all those tables, I would like to give a brief
report on the Young People Table. The Young People’s Table has been organized. Our table consists of
Conference Council on Youth Ministries, Higher Education & Campus Ministry, Camping Ministry, and
Mississippi United Methodist Student Movement. In April of this year, I sent out a letter to all churches
urging them to organize young people groups if the churches had not done so yet, this not only included
youth groups, but also young adult groups to brainstorm on how the table could serve them. The table also
hoped that these groups would be organized in order to start up their own ministry in church and their
surrounding communities. The Young People’s Table had an open meeting in February of this year. At
this meeting, several young people expressed that in order to communicate with other young people and
reach out to them, we needed to go virtual. The young people expressed that we could do this through
Facebook, blogs, texting, and word of mouth. It was also expressed at the meeting, that we should target
all young people and possibly create sub-groups for the following demographics: singles, married couples,
singles/married couples with children, and a mission group. Hopefully soon we will be able to also communicate through our website thirteentothirty.com. It is my wish that churches will be able to upload
photos or videos of some events going on in their churches and community regarding young people. The
young people and the table, would like to encourage our local churches to create opportunities for young
people to serve, because your time and effort will not be in vain. All the encouragement and support you
will give, we definitely be Priceless.
Lydia Smith
Young People Table Convener
B. Financial and Administrative Ministries
1. Board of Trustees
Report #1 - 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.
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Report #2 - 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 consist of the United Methodist Building and the Episcopal
Residence in Jackson. The two modular buildings remain in the Seashore District. One of the two modular buildings that was donated to the conference was partially destroyed by fire and has been disposed of.
The other modular building continues to be utilized in the recovery effort.
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 Vancleve UMC and Nugent UMC.
When the Katrina recovery efforts are complete, the buildings may be utilized 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.
Maintenance of Properties
The Episcopal Residence is properly maintained. Any needs made known to the Trustees have been
cared for. Parking during committee meetings in the headquarters building has been addressed by providing parking to the staff at a city-operated garage. The building is in good repair, and adequate office space
for the current staff is available.
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. Gallagher Risk Management located in Ridgeland, MS continues to provide the program administration and risk management services for the conference wide program. The program is financially
stable and continues to insure 857 of the 1,139 local churches. The program also continues to insure
conference entities.
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
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.
Debt on Conference Properties
There is no debt on any of the conference property.
Records and Legal Documents
The legal documents and records are held in the office of finance in Jackson.
Rev. Henderson Rasberry, Chair
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2. Board of Pensions
Report #1
Action Item for Service Rate and CPP/CRSP
We recommend the following for 2010:
Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP) defined contribution three-percent (3%). CPP funding
rate of three-percent (3%). All optional coverage costs shall be borne by the insured.
Past Service Rate, $476 per service year.
Approved Supply Service Rate, $476 per service year.
We recommend that surviving spouses support, for pre-82 years, be set at 75-percent of the minister’s
compensation.
Report of Direct Bill Phase One
The Board of Pensions began the Phase One of Direct Bill as directed by the 2008 Annual
Conference. This phase was for the Comprehensive Protection Plan that covers only full-time clergy.
There were 464 churches affected by the Phase One. The rate was set at $1,630 annually per full-time
clergy. Collection rate is favorable as of March 31, 2009. The collection rate as of May 31, 2009 will be
shared with the annual conference during the presentation of the Pension Report.
Pension: Benefits and Liaison Offices
The work of the Board of Pensions is carried out through the conference benefits officer who is also
the conference treasurer. Working in the Conference Benefits office is the pension liaison officer and a
clerical billing assistant. At the present time, the conference benefits officer is David Stotts, the pension
liaison officer is Byrd Hillman and the clerical billing assistant is Dee Harris. The Conference Benefits
Office interfaces with the General Board of Pensions 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 and clerical billing assistant can be contacted through the conference treasurer’s
office at 601-354-0515 or 866-647-7486 or at P. O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39215. The liaison officer
can be contacted at 662-289-2484 or 1-800-586-0113 or at 25274 Highway 19 North, Kosciusko, MS
39090.
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 Pensions values the benefits provided
under the plan and reviews 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 #3. 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 Pensions is studying various plans to maximize return
on invested funds. The revised plans will acknowledge reduced rates of returns for the short-term.
Pension Apportionments and Direct Billings Must be Paid in Full
Each pastor and each church must understand the necessity of paying the pension apportionment
and direct billing in full each year. The board must fund the retirement payment to ministers and their
surviving spouses and dependent children as well as make the CRSP and CPP payments for active ministers who are presently serving. The General Church feels that the pension apportionment is of such
importance that it ranks equal to the pastor’s salary. If the pastor receives his/her salary, so should those
who have retired. (Par. 639.4(a), 2008 Discipline) It is the plan of the Board of Pensions to keep careful
records of non-payment and to contact pastors, churches, and district superintendents where this has
occurred for the purpose of collecting arrearage. The Board of Pensions notified each church in the fall of
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2008 of their unpaid pension apportionment. The board will contact the churches again in 2009. The
conference treasurer’s office will also keep this issue before the churches through mass communications.
Investments
The money of the Board of Pensions is invested with the General Board of Pensions in what is called
the Multiple Asset Account and the Short Term Investment Fund and with the Mississippi United
Methodist Foundation. All of our investments are made with the consent of the conference board using
the guidelines of the General Board of Pensions. At year-end, we had $702,000 invested with the General
Board of Pensions and $3,106,606 invested at the Mississippi UM Foundation.
General SEF
For several years we have received from the General Church an amount of money called the
Temporary General Aid. This was to help with pension costs in conferences that merged with conferences of the former Central Jurisdiction. There is no longer a Temporary General Aid apportioned to
the churches; however, a portion of World Service was designated for this purpose. Last year we received
$23,170.
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.
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.
Retired Ministers
Rental/housing allowances. A resolution in regard to a rental/housing allowance has been presented 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. It is our recommendation 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 direct bill to the local employing unit.
The board believes that coverage for death and disability should also be available to all elibible
clergy who are on sabbatical leave, family leave, incapacity leave and not receiving CPP benefits, leave of
absence, attending school, or appointed to less than full-time service. The coverage is available through
the General Board of Pensions CPP program. The conference Board of Pensions recommends that the
coverage be made available to those listed and that the cost shall be paid by the insured participant.
Conference Authorization
It is the policy of the conference Board of Pensions, through its treasurer, to place with the General
Board of Pensions such funds as it receives from time to time. Such funds are to be invested by the General
Board of Pensions for the use and benefit of said conference Board of Pensions, to transfer from the deposit
account and/or STIRA an amount required for the monthly and annual payments to the General Board
of Pensions for the cost of our pension program.
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Program on Pensions
We encourage districts to initiate programs for education on the pension plans. The conference
Board of Pensions 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.
In the fall of 2009 we plan to offer an education forum highlighting (1) structuring the salary compensation package, (2) explanation of the available retirement plans, (3) workshops for those contemplating retirement within the next 5 to 7 years, and (4) a lifetime planning seminars for interested pastors
and their spouses. This event will be in coordinated with the conference Board of Ordained Ministry, the
Stewardship Table, Mississippi United Methodist Foundation and various general church agencies.
Gifts and Wills
In 2007, the conference Board of Pensions was the recipient of the life insurance proceeds on the life of
Mrs. Vivian Filgo. The conference was also one of the residuary beneficiary under the will of Mrs. Dorothy
Truex. The total amount of $60,316.52 was invested in the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation in
an endowment fund named the Mississippi Conference Board of Pensions Endowment Fund. Adding this
to the existing funds, the endowment was valued at $349,325 as of December 31, 2008. The interest will
be transferred annually to the board of pensions in an effort to begin to reduce the need of the apportionment and direct billing requirements. The conference Board of Pensions will begin an education process of
encouraging others (both lay and clergy) to add to this endowment through their wills.
Your board does not want anyone to give money for pensions and neglect the work of the local church
and conference. However, every appeal possible must be made to faithful supporters of local churches who
have large sums of money, real estate, bonds and equities, and who give liberally to other causes that appeal
to them. If the church does not present itself as a worthy cause to such persons, then one can be sure that
projects outside the Church will appeal and likely receive substantial contributions.
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.
2010 Funding Plan
The Conference Board of Pensions offers the following three (3) methods for the 2009 annual conference to determine which one will become the funding plan for 2010 totaling $5,002,884.
1. Phase One be billed at three-percent (3%) of the plan compensation for each full-time minister
with the apportionment to be $4,102,884.
2. Phase One be billed at three-percent (3%) of the plan compensation for each full-time minister
and Phase Two be billed at three-percent (3%) of the plan compensation for all participants in the Clergy
Retirement Security Plan with the apportionment of $3,202,884.
3. Phase One be billed at three-percent (3%) of the plan compensation for each full-time minister;
Phase Two be billed at three-percent (3%) of the plan compensation for all participants in the Clergy
Retirement Security Plan; and Phase Three be billed at 11.5–percent of the plan compensation for all
participants in the Clergy Retirement Security Plan with the apportionment set at zero (0).
The Conference Board of Pensions recommends that the 2009 Annual Conference adopt Method
Number Three (3) above.
Dr. G. E. Jones, Chairman
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Report #2
Item No. 1
The following conference claimants have died as of March 17, 2009, during the 2008 – 2009 year:
Minister of Conference
Ronald Jerry Barham
George Harold Fleming, Sr.
William Shelby Mainers
Marion Selby Alsworth
G. Eliot Jones
Burnell Phillips
Dolphus Paul Williamson
Oliver T. McLean
Otis G. Lewelling
Deceased Spouses
Minister of Conference
Minta J. Pearson
Irma C. Grisham
Sarah Jo Wilson Dyess
Jewel Scott
Ruth Koon Wilson
Geneva Taylor
Hazel C. Fairchild
Mary Norwood
Bill C. Flynn
India Walker Belle
Luquester Sherrod
Barbara L. Linton
Nell Jernigan Butts
Mildred Causey Jones
Carolyn Sowell
Mary Vandiver
Mamie Knox
Rachel Lander
Claudell (Dell) Moffat
Vera Porter
William Lee Pearson
James R. Grisham
Arvah Eugene Dyess
Harry Scott
John Thomas Wilson
Wendell P. C. Taylor
Ben Frank Fairchild
Wallace C. Norwood
Betty W. Flynn
Preston Charles Belle
John E. Sherrod
Louis Paul Linton
Stanton M. Butts
G. Eliot Jones
Grady Sowell
John T. Vandiver
Jesse J. Knox, Jr.
Percy W. Lander
Curtis Moffat
Paul D. Porter
Date of Death
July 20, 2008
August 6, 2008
September 9, 2008
September 21, 2008
November 17, 2008
December 28, 2008
January 16, 2009
March 27, 2009
April 19, 2009
Date of Death
October 19, 2004
June 11, 2007
July 10, 2008
September 3, 2008
September 4, 2008
October 8, 2008
October 8, 2008
November 4, 2008
November 11, 2008
November 20, 2008
November 26, 2008
December 1, 2008
January 1, 2009
January 10, 2009
January 22, 2009
February 7, 2009
March 3, 2009
March 8, 2009
March 17, 2009
April 9, 2009
Item No. 2
Incapacity leave and renewals 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:
Larry Darnell Bolton
John W. Bond
Cora Crumble
John Clinton Burkes, Jr.
Harry Bryan Davis
Stephen A. DeVore
Stephen G. Dial
Dale F. Glenn
Thomas C. Hawks
Donald Ray McCain
Carlos Perez-Bonilla
Marilyn C. Perrine (will retire July 1, 2009)
Patrick Leon Phillips
Thomas Lionel Samson
Richard Ray Sebren, Jr.
John Howard Staggs
John Thomas Tucker
David James Willoughby
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:
Child
E. Dean Gemeny
Beulah Irving
Jo Ruth Lawhon
Isaac M. Leverette
Virginia Presley
Minister
Edgar D. Gemeny
William R. Irving
L. C. Lawhon
Harold Leverette
Earl Presley
Years
15.75
4.75
27.5
18.5
37.5
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Item No. 4
The following ministers serving in Extension Ministries in 2008-2009 served with pension responsibility
on the conference:
Jerry Bostick Beam
Vera Hall-Stamps
Willis J. Britt, Jr. Phillip W. Heidelberg
Steven Wayne Casteel
Richard Michael Hicks
Sheila R. Cumbest
Embra Knox Jackson, II
Dawn Douglas Flowers
William Giles Lindley
Michelle Lee Foster
Lionel Fitzgerald Lovett
Hugh Milton Griffith, Jr.
William T McAlilly
Carl W. Grubbs
Donald Wesley Merricks
Robert Elliott Rambo
Roger N. Shock
Victoria Sizemore-Tandy
Timothy Charles Thompson, II
William Edward Willis
Victoria Leigh White
Item No. 5
The following ministers serving in Extension Ministries in 2008-2009 served with pension responsibility
on the institution or agency served:
Martha Ann Alexande
Theodore James Giordano
Merlyn Jonathan Altman
John Robert Hall
Kurt Thomas Appel
Hubert Dale Hathorn
Terri K. Armstrong
Sherry Bryant Johnson
Loye B. Ashton
Steven Paul Keen
Michael Ray Baker
Marvin R. King
Alicia Beam-Ingram
Gary Hilton Knight
Jimmy Michael Boone
Walter N. Leverette
Diane L. Braman
Toby Eugene Lofton
Alice Carol Burnett
Gerald Douglas Lord
Charles Burton Campbell
Kristen Williams Matheny
Jimmy L. Carr
Steven Charles McDonald
Victor R. Chatham
Tiffany Jo McDonald
Julie Povall Collins
J. Ronald McDougald
A W Crump, Jr.
William H. Miskelly
Allison Carr Dickerson
Thomas Emory Miller
Dorothy Dickson-Rishel
Edward C. Norris
Roger A. Flowers
Dale Y. Owen
Walter L. Frazier
Frank Larue Owen
David Earl Fuqua
Tiffany Jo Padgett
William Johnson Garrott
Nathan Joseph Payne
Elisabeth Anne Garvin
Gregory Pittman r
Joseph T. Ranager
Glenn Dale Ray
Joseph T. Reiff
James W. Richardson
John Richardson
Felix Lloyd Rollins
Sallie Fran Ross
Casey Marion Smith, Jr.
Richard E. Stoglin
Paul Y. Tashiro
Eugene A. VanEvery
Stephen L. Vinson
Linda R. Whited
Susan Lee Woodard
John W. Yeates
J. Daniel Young
Rebecca Carol Youngblood
Item No. 6
The policy of the Board of Pensions 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 Pensions 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.
Dr. G. E. Jones, Chairperson
David Stotts, CPA, Conference Benefits Officer
Rev. Byrd Hillman, Jr., Liaison Officer
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Report #3 - Mississippi Annual Conference Funding Plan
for Supplement One to the Clergy Retirement Security Program
As of January 1, 2007, for 2008
The 2009 Past Service Rate (PSR) for the Mississippi Annual Conference is $457 or .80-percent of
Conference Average Compensation (CAC). Our conference Board of Pensions will seek to maintain a
PSR increase of 2.0-percent per year for the foreseeable future. Our historical CAC increases have averaged 3.5-percent when we only consider the years without corrections. However, we do not expect these
increases to continue in the future. Due to increased local church, conference, and recovery efforts we
would expect increases in the CAC to be in the 2-percent range.
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits has determined that the portion of the pre-1982
plan liability attributable to Mississippi Annual Conference is $49,708,449 as of Jan. 1, 2008, based on
seven-percent (7%) interest and a three-percent (3%) PSR increase assumption and a 2010 PSR of
$476. Plan funds currently held with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits have a value of
$45,366,614 as of Jan. 1, 2008.
The difference between the total plan liability and current plan funding is $4,341,835 as of Jan. 1,
2008. Projecting this amount forward to 2009, produces an unfunded plan liability of $4,645,763. This
unfunded liability will be provided through non-plan funds that are held in various investment sources.
The conference intends for contributions to be made within the 13-year period, ending December 31,
2021.
Our conference funds plan benefits through several potential funding sources. Both the interest and
principal of non-plan funds may be available for retirement funding needs. Below is a description of the
non-plan assets available to pay the present value of future contributions:
■ The conference maintains a deposit account with the General Board of Pension And Health
Benefits that has a value of $702,000 as of January 1, 2009. Both the interest and principal from
this account are available to meet future contribution requirements.
■ The conference maintains a Superannuate Endowment Fund with the General Board of Pension
and Health Benefits that has a value of $641,700 as of January 1, 2009. The original principal in
this fund was $146,247.
■ The conference maintains an investment fund with the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation
that has a value of $2,757,281 as of January 1, 2008. Both the interest and principal from these
accounts are available to meet funding requirements. The conference maintains an account with
Trustmark National Bank that has a value of $1,030,891, which includes a deposit in transit of
$974,553, as of January 1, 2009. The account is available to meet future contribution requirements.
The funding plan as of January 1, 2009, is summarized below:
Supplement One Liability* of
PSR Increase of 3%, 1/1/2008
$49,708,449
Current Plan Funding, 1/1/2008
45,366,614
Unfunded Plan Status, 1/1/2008 $4,341,835
Expected Interest at 7% to 12/31/2008 303,928
Unfunded Plan Status, 1/1/2009
$4,645,763
Assets contributed but not yet included in
Current Plan Funding as of 1/1/2008
3,026,167
Plan Funded Status including above assets
$1,619,596
Additional Plan Assets, 1/1/2009:
General Deposit Account
Superannuate Endowment Fund
Methodist Foundation Trust
Trustmark National Bank
Total Additional Plan Assets
$
702,000
641,700
2,757,281
1,030,891
$ 5,131,872
*Assuming 7% and the RP-2000 mortality table
Signed and dated: March 31, 2009
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3. Board of Medical Benefits
The Board of Medical Benefits believes that the conference is providing a financially sound and
diverse benefit 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 well
positioned for the future by providing a well-rounded program for managing health care and promoting
wellness.
There are two plan amendments being recommended by the Board. The first deals with eligibility
and the second deals with coverage limitations.
Action Item 1 — Approved
Effective July 1, 2009, allow clergy in most cases who have a continuing relationship with the annual
conference to continue their coverage at the established cost as a participant as the 2008 Discipline allows
and not on a continuous coverage basis.
Rationale:
The 2008 Discipline allows clergy in most cases not in an active status to retain their benefits if
approved by the benefits committee. If a clergy remains in a relationship in a time longer than one year,
continuation coverage ends. This would allow the clergy to have access to coverage as long as they have a
continuing relationship with the conference. A clergy whose relationship is severed will have 12 months
for continuation coverage as provided by the plan at this time.
Action Item 2 — Approved
Effective 1-1-10, coverage for mental health and substance abuse will be treated as any other item
in accordance with federal law.
Rationale:
This is now required by law that if the coverage is provided, it must be paid as is any other illness.
Recommendation:
At the date of printing, the committee has not made a complete study to be able to make an informed
recommendation. A study will be made and a recommendation will be made on the floor of annual conference when the report of the board is made.
2010 Apportionments and Rates Recommendation
The Board of Medical Benefits asked for the apportionments to be set at $5,026,516. This represents
approximately two-thirds of the cost of the program.
The remaining one-third of revenues required for meeting our obligations comes from participant
payments both for a part of the individual coverage and for dependent coverage. As in the past, the board
will recommend a maximum rate to the 2009 annual conference to cover the approximate one-third of
the remaining cost of the plan. This allows the board an additional two months to study the effect of the
BCBS network before proposing rates for 2010.
Reverend Trey Harper, Chairperson
C. Clergy and Ministerial Services
1. Equitable Compensation Guidelines
Purpose: “It is the purpose of the commission on equitable compensation to support full-time clergy
serving as pastors in the charges of the annual conference by: (a) recommending conference standards
for pastoral support; (b) administering funds to be used in base compensation supplementation; and (c)
providing counsel and advisory material on pastor support to district superintendents and committees on
pastor-parish relations.” (The Book of Discipline, 2008, ¶625.2)
Policies and Guidelines: In keeping with the above stated-purpose, the Commission on Equitable
Compensation has established the following policies and guidelines for its work of supporting ministry in
the local churches of our conference.
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The term “equitable compensation” refers to a fair compensation rather than an equal compensation.
An equitable compensation for a clergyperson infers remuneration commensurate with the classification of the individual and the demands and responsibilities required to serve a particular charge. The
Commission on Equitable Compensation must be concerned with equitable remuneration for all qualifying clergypersons involved in United Methodist ministry within our conference in small membership
churches. It must be concerned with iniquities resulting from excessive travel demands, cost of living,
and assignment of experienced leadership to new churches and special situation.
Funds granted by the commission will not be viewed as a permanent means of compensation supplements to a particular situation, but for providing additional funds for a specific period so an equitable
compensation can be paid while the charge increases in its ability to pay. In situations where such growth
is not viewed as possible, the bishop and Cabinet will consider realignment of charges to obtain needed
support locally. Churches approved for a Commission on Equitable Compensation grant or supplement will be
eligible for only one grant per year.
The commission will recommend compensation ranges and guidelines for all qualifying clergy
persons and provide counsel and advisory materials on clergy compensation to district superintendents,
pastors, and committees on Pastor-Parish Relations.
“In some instances, for missional reasons, consideration may be given by the conference commission
on equitable compensation to make funds available for the deacon in full connection when the primary
appointment is to a local church. Consistent with the provisions of this paragraph, the primary responsibility for the payment of pastoral base compensation remains with individual pastoral charges.” (The Book
of Discipline, 2008, ¶625.4 &625.5)
Membership: The Commission on Equitable Compensation will be a 15-member bocdy composed
of one representative from each district, three at-large members, and a district superintendent named by
the Cabinet. In accordance with The Book of Discipline, 2008 ¶625, these shall represent an equal number
of lay and clergypersons.
Compensation Ranges and Guidelines
I. Classifications of Clergy Compensation
The equitable compensation base, taking into consideration the percentage increase of the conference average compensation, or CAC will be:
■ Full Connection
$32,823
■ Probationary (education requirements for elder completed)
30,197
■ Probationary (education requirements for elder not completed)
27,781
■ Associate 27,781
■ Full Time Local Pastor 25,558
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 $24,617
■ Probationary (educational requirements for elder completed) 22,648
■ Probationary (educational requirements for elder not completed) 20,836
■ Associate 20,836
■ Full Time Local Pastor 19,168
II. Qualifications for Receiving Supplementary Compensation Support
Pastoral Qualifications
i. To be a claimant, a pastor must live within the bounds of the charge to which he/she is
appointed. Pastors serving charges without a parsonage and one member of a clergy couple
may be exempt from this requirement by Executive Committee action in consultation with the
district superintendent prior to appointment.
ii. In order to be considered “full-time” for the purposes of qualifying for Equitable Compensation
support, a pastor must work 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.
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iii. A pastor must have earned the continuing education credit as set by the conference Board of
Ordained Ministry.
iv. Local pastors must pursue the course of Study presented to them or secure exemption by provision of The Book of Discipline requirements.
v. Persons without a valid local pastor’s license employed by a district superintendent to serve a
charge will not be eligible for supplemental compensation support.
vi. An assistant or associate pastor, minister of music, minister of education, or pastor(s) 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 compensation supplement from this
commission.
vii. Travel supplements may be provided when total charge compensation is less than $13,000 per
year. He/she may receive $900 annually if he/she travels more than 20 miles but less than 40
miles one way to his/her charge or $1,200 annually if the distance is more than 40 miles one
way.
viii.The same support may be given local pastors who are also enrolled in school full time when
they travel this distance one way to school from their residence on the charge if their academic
work is required to meet Board of Ordained Ministry guidelines.
Charge Qualifications
i.The stated minister’s compensation will include the total income and allowances paid by the
pastoral charge, district, or other supplements.
ii.Charges must pay at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the equitable compensation scale
for the current pastor serving the charge. Charges may receive salary supplement support for a
maximum of five (5) years.
iii. 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.
iv. No charge or church will be considered for supplementary support through the commission
that does not provide a workload for the minister. A workload in this policy will be defined as
a church or charge that has at least 150 members and/or at least three churches.
v. Station churches will not be eligible for Equitable Compensation support except in unusual circumstances which must be approved by the Executive Committee of Equitable Compensation
after the Cabinet has made the request. One year is allowed to work this out.
vi. Charges with pastors receiving supplementary support will have a service of worship every
Sunday, with due consideration for adequate services for each church.
vii. 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.
viii.The district superintendent will be requested to share with the charge conference the following
for information purposes only: the first sentence of paragraph three on page one of the Policies
and Guidelines of this Commission will be stated to the charge conference; in addition, B.2
under Charge Qualifications and the amount of salary or travel supplement their pastor is
receiving will be stated.
III. Special Categories
a. Cooperative or Exceptional Ministries
i. The “director” or “coordinator” must be a full conference member who has other clergy persons under his/his supervision. The clergyperson serving as “director” or “coordinator” must
live within the bounds of the parish.
ii. 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.
iii. For directors to receive supplementary support, applications must be submitted in the same
manner as applications for regular Equitable Compensation support.
iv. Before funding will be granted for successive years, the director must submit an annual report
which identifies plans and specific goals for the coming year. This report will include an
evaluation of the progress in ministry made the previous year.
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v. In no case will Equitable Compensation funds be used to support a minister beyond 150
percent of the applicable Equitable Compensation scale.
b. Ethnic Congregational Development ECD is a fund geared to meeting some leadership needs in
ethnic churches where there is a need for leadership with special expertise.
i. A maximum of $10,000 per project may be allocated annually for each project. Clergy
supplements from other sources will be considered in determining the amount granted from
the Commission on Equitable Compensation.
ii. For each additional year that approval is granted, the funding will be reduced by 25 percent
from the beginning support figure.
iii. The pastor must be a seminary graduate or have experience and proven ability to produce in
the area of the particular need.
iv. The Cabinet must approve and submit the projects to this commission 60 days prior to making the appointment.
c. Unique Mission Ministries
i. 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.
ii. Requests for funding will be initiated and approved by the bishop and Cabinet and forwarded
to the chairperson of the commission not less than 60 dys prior to Annual Conference. The
request will identify the uniqueness of the church situation proposed for this enablement 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.
iii. Funding for a Unique Mission Ministry will be considered and decided annually by the
Commission on Equitable Compesnation. There will be a limit of six (6) 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.
d.Contingency Fund
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.
IV. Strategies for Vitalization
It should be the goal of every church/charge to become vital and self-supporting. To help bring
this about, it is the mission of the Commission on Equitable Compensation to provide fair compensation support for a limited period. It is the goal of this commission to support ministerial leadership to
those who can help in bringing a vital ministry to the church/charge. To this end, the commission will
provide guidance and information on clergy support to district superintendents, pastors, and committees on Pastor-Parish Relations.
2. Response to the Resolution Regarding Guidelines for
Dealing with Self-destructive Behavior by Clergy
We recognize the importance of this resolution and appreciate the issues and concerns it raises. The
Board of Ordained Ministry has taken very seriously the difficulty and pain experienced by both offending
clergy, local churches and the connection. The changes made in The 2008 Book of Discipline render the
resolution moot (paragraphs 361,362, & 363). The Board of Ordained Ministry remains committed to
continued research and dialogue.
The Local Church, the Annual Conference and the clergy person involved have a tremendous
emotional, financial and temporal investments leading to ordination. Recognizing the continuing issues
concerning the process of The Book of Discipline, we make the following recommendations:
1. Prevention:
n It is incumbent upon each clergy member to be responsible for his or her spiritual, emotional and
psychological self-care.
n Recognizing that the enormous stresses of ministry break down our spiritual and psychological
immune systems, we propose the utilization of the current resources for emotional, spiritual and
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psychological health of clergy as a way of fostering self-awareness and self-evaluation. (EAP, EIP,
Conference Insurance and spiritual direction)
n We recommend emphasizing a knowledge base and the development of concrete skills for spiritual,
emotional and psychological self-care through the Residency In Ministry process, covenant groups
and in continuing education events.
2. Intervention:
n We recommend further research on the establishment of an intervention process modeled after the
programs used by the Mississippi Medical Association and the Mississippi Bar Association which
provide for intervention, treatment and follow-up care for impaired professionals. This process needs
to be engaged before a clergy person comes under complaint or suspension.
3. Advocacy:
n We recognize that in the stress of situations where we have lost effective control of our personal and
professional lives, our ability to make good decisions and to think objectively becomes diminished.
We recommend that the Board of Ordained Ministry work with the Ethical Response Team in
establishing and training a pool of effective retired pastors who would serve as pastor and advocate
for persons who are deemed to be impaired or who come under complaint or suspension.
Respectively submitted,
Joe Landrum
Richard Robbins
On Behalf of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
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Section VI
Resolutions
A. Regular
Resolutions printed herein were adopted
at 2009 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); WHEREAS, JESUS paid the price of time of praying to GOD THE FATHER, morning and evening
(Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12);
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);
WHEREAS, JESUS shows us to be persistent in praying to GOD THE FATHER (Matthew 7:7-11;
Luke 18:1-8);
WHEREAS, THE HOLY SPIRIT and JESUS pray to GOD THE FATHER in our behalf (Romans
8:26; 8:34);
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);
WHEREAS, praying to GOD THE FATHER as JESUS prayed is a way of showing dependence upon
the HOLY SPIRIT (Luke 4:1-5);
WHEREAS, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward would continue to welcome our prayers for her many needs
and for her family;
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;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That we continue our 12:00 o’clock 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;
2. That we earnestly ask our HEAVENLY FATHER’S help for the continued recovery and restoration
of our KATRINA brother, sisters, youth, children, and churches;
3. That we ask our Pastors to inform The Church briefly from time to time about the 12:00 o’clock
hour, urging their praying;
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.
Johnny A. Dinas
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
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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 2010 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 minister
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 payment
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.
Dr. G. E. Jones, Chairperson, Board of Pension
David Stotts, CPA, Conference Benefit Officer
The Reverend Byrd Hillman, Liaison Officer
Conference Staff and Employee Salary Freeze
and
Whereas, the 4th quarter of 2008 began a hard economic time for us all, and
Whereas the apportionment level fell from 87.02% in 2006 to 83.05 in 2007, to 81.85% in 2008,
Whereas the local churches were not only holding salary levels the same but were in fact reducing
the compensated work force in many local churches, and
Whereas the Conference Council of Finance and Administration in concert with the Bishop,
Cabinet, and Conference Directors believed it was important to be in one voice in being the best stewards
of the gracious gifts of the local church givers, and
Whereas CFA in full agreement with the Cabinet and Directors froze all salary raises for the
employees who the conference serves as the salary paying entity, and
Whereas the 2008 annual conference had authorized salary increases for those entitled to Cabinet
Level Compensation and annual conference action is required before that salary freeze can only be official, be it therefore resolved
The 2009 Annual Conference Session agrees with the CFA in freezing the Cabinet level compensation and therefore sets the salary level for 2009 at the same level as paid in 2008.
Camp Wesley Pines Property
and
WHEREAS, Camp Wesley Pines in Gallman, Mississippi, owns 268 acres, some occupied by camp,
WHEREAS, a request has been made by Lake Copiah Association to purchase a strip of that land
containing .52 acres near the Lake Copiah Dam to build 2 small cabins for the members of that association, not being in competition with Wesley Pines.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED;
Camp Wesley Pines respectfully request permission to give its Board of Trustees and their Executive
Director, Rev. Ted Giordano, authority to sell that .52 acre tract of land to Lake Copiah Association for
cash at fair market value to be determined by Stockett Realty in Crystal Springs, Mississippi.
Camp Wesley Pines Board of Trustees,
Mrs. Rosie Rhodes, Chairperson
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B. Referred
Resolutions printed herein have been referred
to the named committee
Resolution to Establish Food Ministry GrantsTo Local Churches
WHEREAS, our Mississippi Conference has no ongoing financial support for churches to provide
either a feed (prepare and distribute. meals) or a food (provide dry/can goods to prepare multiple meals)
program ministry to the poor and elderly of our state, and
WHEREAS, many churches struggle financially to maintain an adequate food ministry in light of
the growing needs to provide food/feed ministry in our local communities, and WHEREAS, we should
as a Conference share in the work of our local churches aiding the poor and elderly obtain necessary
food, and
WHEREAS, proposed Resolutions to Establish a Food Ministry Grant Program for local churches at
Annual Conferences in 2005 and 2007 were referred to committee for revision and no issue from such
committees has been presented to date for consideration, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that
the 2009 Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church shall establish the following annual
feed/food ministry grants, not to exceed $60,000 annually, through the Office of Connectional Ministries,
as follows:
1. An annual grant of up to $1,200 to local United Methodist ·churches offering, feed/food programs
to the poor and elderly. Not to exceed $30,000 annually.
2. Annually, one time matching grants up to $5,000 to local United Methodist churches to establish,
or upgrade existing programs, to offer feed/food ministries to the poor and elderly. Not to exceed $30,000
annually. These funds must be matched with funds raised by the receiving local church to support these
ministries.
3. Documentation of the use of the grant funds allocated is required. Using a letter format, document
the use of funds received, and mail to the Director of Connectional Ministries by February 1st of the year
after receipt of the feed/food ministry grant. Failure to send this report will eliminate further support from
this grant program.
Carleton D. Ranney, 2008 Lay Delegate
Mark Weaver, 2009 Lay Delegate
Rev. Cecil Rhodes, Pastor, Leland UMC
This Resolution is referred to Committee on Finance and Administration
C. Property
Emory United Methodist Church, Greenwood District
WHEREAS, after many years of faithful service to God and the community, the Emory UMC discontinued having services in the fall of 2008 due to a decline in membership and finances; and
WHEREAS ,this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the majority of the Cabinet of the
MS Annual Conference of the UMC;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the MS AC declares the Emory UMC to be discontinued and
abandoned with the responsibility of the property resting with the Greenwood District Trustees until such
time as the Emory Cemetery Association completes the incorporation process; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at such time as the Emory Cemetery Association completes
incorporation, the ownership and title of the Emory UMC buildings, furnishings, and land be transferred
to the Emory Cemetery Association with mineral rights being reserved for the MS AC; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members of Emory UMC be transferred to Durant
UMC, Durant, MS.
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Epworth United Methodist Church, West Jackson District
WHEREAS, the Epworth UMC, located in Hinds County was founded in 1954 and has had a long
and proud history; and
WHEREAS, the Charge Conference of Epworth UMC voted on February 8, 2009 to discontinue
the church; and
WHEREAS, the District Superintendent has recommended discontinuance of Epworth UMC;
and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has recommended that the property be transferred to Anderson
UMC, for the Anderson South new church start; and
WHEREAS, the consent to discontinue has been granted by the presiding Bishop, a majority of
the District Superintendents, and the District Board of Church Location and Building, and all proper
Disciplinary requirements have been complied with;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Epworth UMC be discontinued effective June 21, 2009,
and the property shall be transferred to Anderson UMC for the Anderson South new church start.
Foster’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Tupelo District
WHEREAS, the membership of Foster’s Chapel UMC in Clay County has dwindled in membership
to the degree that maintaining the building and worship schedule is no longer possible, and services have
been discontinued since August 1, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the situation has been addressed by the District Superintendent, Pastor and the Called
Church Conference of the Houston-South Charge in their meeting of June 7, 2009, with agreement of
the surviving members to transfer their membership to one of the nearby churches of the Charge and all
real property be transferred to the Houston-South Charge Trustees; and
WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and Cabinet of the MS AC;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the remaining real property be transferred to the Charge
Trustees to be sold and the resulting funds be used for developing the new Charge Wide Youth Initiative
within the bounds of the charge, and that one half of the mineral rights shall be reserved for the MS
AC of the UMC with any money received to be used by the Commission on New Church Development
of said AC.
Friendship United Methodist Church, Greenwood District
WHEREAS, after many years of faithful service to God and the community, the Friendship UMC
discontinued having services in September, 2007, due to a decline in membership and finances; and
WHEREAS, a called Church Conference was held Saturday, October 11, 2008, to approve the closing effective on that date; and
WHEREAS, there is a desire of the remaining members to retain some physical evidence of
Friendship UMC; and
WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and a majority of the Cabinet of the MS
AC of the UMC;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the MS AC declares the Friendship UMC to be discontinued;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members of Friendship UMC be transferred to
Vaiden UMC, Vaiden, MS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ownership and title of the Friendship UMC buildings,
furnishings, and land be transferred to the Friendship Cemetery Association with mineral rights being
reserved for the MS AC; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining funds in the church account be transferred to the
Friendship Cemetery Association for upkeep of the property.
Liberty United Methodist Church, Tupelo District
WHEREAS, Liberty UMC has faithfully served God and its community since 1891; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the Liberty United Methodist Church has declined to only three
(3) active members; and
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WHEREAS, the church is unable to meet its financial obligation any longer due to declining
resources; and
WHEREAS, the remaining membership voted in a Called Charge Conference held on March 9,
2009, to disband and discontinue all
Operations as a congregation; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the MS AC of the UMC, meeting in Jackson, MS, June
12-14 2009, declare that the Liberty UMC be
discontinued and the remaining members of the church be transferred to the congregation of their
choice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the property be sold and the proceeds from the sale of the
property be given to the Choctaw Mission [MS AC, Neshoba County], and that one half of the mineral
rights shall be reserved for the MS AC of the UMC with any money received to be used by the used by
the Commission on New Church Development of said Conference.
McCarly United Methodist Church, Greenwood District
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2005, the MS AC voted to discontinue McCarley UMC and the property
transferred to the Carrollton UMC, Carrollton, MS; and
WHEREAS, a called Church Conference was held at Carrollton UMC in September, 2008, in
which the property was transferred to the Greenwood District Trustees for the purpose of periodic religious services being held in that place; and
AC of the UMC;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the MS AC declares the McCarley UMC to be transferred to
the Greenwood District Trustees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when the Greenwood District Trustees deem it in the best interest of the Greenwood District to dispose of said property, they shall do so with any proceeds going toward
New Church Development and / or Revitalization within the Greenwood District.
McDonald United Methodist Church, East Jackson District
WHEREAS, the McDonald UMC (a Union Church with the Baptist) has faithfully served God and
its community for many years; and
WHEREAS, the remaining members meeting in a Church Conference October 5, 2008, voted that
the church be declared as officially closed on December 21, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the McDonald UMC has not made and does make any claim of ownership of any real
property of the McDonald Union Church; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the McDonald UMC be discontinued by the MS
AC, in session in Jackson, MS, June 12-14, 2009, and that any remaining members will be transferred to
neighboring churches of their choice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Methodist membership expresses its appreciation to our
Baptist Brethren for their support since 1942, the year of the founding of the McDonald Union Church;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any funds remaining in the treasury of the McDonald UMC on
the date of said church be transferred to the McDonald Union Church Building Fund.
New Point United Methodist Church, Tupelo District
WHEREAS, the New Point United Methodist Church, of the Amory St. James / Spruell Chapel
Charge, has faithfully served God and its community for many years; and
WHEREAS, there are few remaining members who ceased all operations as a congregation some
time ago, and in a Charge Conference held on June 1, 2009, have met and voted to be discontinued
by approval of the June 12-14 session of the MS AC of the UMC, with the remaining members to be
transferred to the congregation of their choice; and
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Point UMC be discontinued and the property
be placed in the care of Charge Wide Trustees for oversight and sale, with any resulting proceeds being
equally dispersed to Amory St. James UMC and Spruell Chapel UMC for the expressed purpose of
strengthening local emerging Ethnic Minority ministries within their local communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one half of the mineral rights shall be reserved for the MS AC
of the UMC with any money received to be used by the Commission on New Church Development of
said Conference.
Rhodes Chapel United Methodist Church, Tupelo District
and
WHEREAS, the Rhodes Chapel UMC has faithfully served God and its community for many years;
WHEREAS, there are few remaining members who ceased all operations as a congregation on
December 31, 2008, and in a Charge Conference have met and voted to be discontinued by approval of
the June 12-14, 2009, session of the MS AC of the UMC, with the remaining members to be transferred
to the congregation of their choice; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rhodes Chapel UMC be discontinued and the property
be given to the Rhodes Chapel Cemetery Association who shall elect trustees to care for the property;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one half of the mineral rights shall be reserved for the MS AC
of the UMC with any money received to be used by the Commission on New Church Development of
said Conference.
Swiftown United Methodist Church, Greenwood District
WHEREAS, after many years of faithful service to God and the community, the Swiftown UMC
discontinued having services in June, 2008, due to a decline in membership and finances; and
WHEREAS, a called Church Conference was held December 7, 2008, to approve the closing effective on that date; and
WHEREAS, there is a desire of the remaining members to retain some physical evidence of Swiftown
UMC; and
AC of the UMC;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the MS AC declares the Swiftown UMC to be discontinued;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members of Swiftown UMC be transferred to
Belzoni UMC, Belzoni, MS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ownership and title of the Swiftown UMC buildings,
furnishings, and land be transferred to the Swiftown Cemetery Association with mineral rights being
reserved for the MS AC; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining funds in the church account be transferred to the
Swiftown Cemetery Association for upkeep of said property.
St. Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church,
Brookhaven District
WHEREAS, the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church has faithfully served God and its community for many years; 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, in session June 12-14,
2009 declares the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church to be discontinued;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church be
transferred to the congregation of their choice;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the title to St. Andrew’s 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.
D. General Conference Amendments
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – I
On May 1, 2008, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in
Fort Worth, Texas, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 558 Yes,
276 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote.
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division One, ¶ 4, Article IV, (2008 Book of Discipline, Division One,
¶ 4, Article IV)) amend by deletion and addition as follows:
After “worth” add “and that we are in ministry to all” and after “persons” delete “without regard to
race, color, national origin, status or economic condition” and after “sacraments,” add “and” and after
“members” delete “, and” and insert a period and add “All persons,” and after “faith” add “and relationship
in Jesus Christ, shall be eligible to” and after “body” delete “of the Church because of race, color, national
origin, status or economic condition”.
If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶ 4 (¶ 4) would read:
Inclusiveness of the Church — The United Methodist Church is a part of the church universal,
which is one Body in Christ. The United Methodist Church acknowledges that all persons are of sacred
worth and that we are in ministry to all. All persons shall be eligible to attend its worship services, participate in its programs, receive the sacraments, and upon baptism be admitted as baptized members. All
persons, upon taking vows declaring the Christian faith and relationship in Jesus Christ, shall be eligible
to become professing members in any local church in the connection. In the United Methodist Church
no conference or other organizational unit of the Church shall be structured so as to exclude any member
or any constituent body. Vote For: 303 Against: 784
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – II
Fort Worth, Texas, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 744 Yes, 86
No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote.
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division One, following ¶ 5, Article V, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division One, following ¶ 5, Article V)) amend by addition as follows:
Add a new paragraph “All official organizations, groups, committees, councils, boards, and agencies
of The United Methodist Church shall adopt ethics and conflict of interest policies, applicable to both
members and employees, which embody and live out our Christian values.”
If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, the new paragraph would read:
All official organizations, groups, committees, councils, boards, and agencies of The United
Methodist Church shall adopt ethics and conflict of interest policies, applicable to both members and
employees, which embody and live out our Christian values. Vote For: 618 Against: 463
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – III
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section I, ¶ 9, Article II, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section I, ¶ 9, Article II)) amend by deletion and addition as follows:
Delete “central” before conference and add “regional”. At the end of the paragraph, add the parenthetical note, “(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which
time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.).”
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There shall be jurisdictional conferences for the Church in the United States of America, with such
powers, duties, and privileges as are hereinafter set forth; provided that in The United Methodist Church
there shall be no jurisdictional or regional conference based on any ground other than geographical and
regional division. (The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which
time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)
Vote For: 261 Against: 833
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – IV
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section I, ¶ 10, Article III, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section I, ¶ 10, Article III) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “central” before “conferences” and add “regional”, and delete “for the church outside the
United States of America” before “and” and add “(The change in name from “central” to “regional”
takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the
Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph.
There shall be regional conferences and, if necessary, provisional regional conferences, all with such
powers, duties and privileges as are hereinafter set forth. (The change in name from “central” to “regional”
Constitution.) Vote For: 151 Against: 938
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – V
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section II, ¶ 15, Article III, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section IV, ¶ 15, Article III) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Add “regional and” before “jurisdictional” and delete “and central” before “conferences”, delete “central” before “conference”, and add “(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January
1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)” at
end of the paragraph.
If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶ 15 (¶15) would read:
The General Conference shall fix the ratio of representation in the General, regional and jurisdictional conferences from the annual conferences, missionary conferences, and the provisional annual
conferences, computed on a two-factor basis: (1) the number of clergy members of the annual conference
and the missionary conference, and (2) the number of professing members in the annual conference, and
the missionary conference, provided that each annual conference, missionary conference, or provisional
annual conference shall be entitled to at least one clergy and one lay delegate in the General Conference
and also in the jurisdictional or regional conference. (The change in name from “central” to “regional”
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – VI
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section II, ¶ 15, Article III, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section IV, ¶ 15, Article III) amend by addition, as follows:
Add at the end of the paragraph, “Any other provision of the Constitution notwithstanding, General
Conference may provide for a transitional period for newly created annual, missionary, or provisional
annual conferences, not to exceed two quadrennia, during which time such a conference may be rep-
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resented at General, jurisdictional, and regional conferences on other than a proportional basis. (The
change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical
procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)”
The General Conference shall fix the ratio of representation in the General, jurisdictional, and
central conferences from the annual conferences, missionary conferences, and the provisional annual
and the missionary conference, and (2) the number of professing members in the annual conference and
the missionary conference; provided that each annual conference, missionary conference, or provisional
and also in the jurisdictional or central conference. Any other provision of the Constitution notwithstanding, General Conference may provide for a transitional period for newly created annual, missionary,
or provisional annual conferences, not to exceed two quadrennia, during which time such a conference
may be represented at General, jurisdictional, and regional conferences on other than a proportional
basis. (The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this
parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)
If both Amendments V and VI are adopted, the resulting paragraph would read:
The General Conference shall fix the ratio of representation in the General, regional and jurisdictional conferences from the annual conferences, missionary conferences, and the provisional annual
and the missionary conference, and (2) the number of professing members in the annual conference, and
the missionary conference, provided that each annual conference, missionary conference, or provisional
and also in the jurisdictional or regional conference. Any other provision of the Constitution notwithstanding, General Conference may provide for a transitional period for newly created annual, missionary,
or provisional annual conferences, not to exceed two quadrennia, during which time such a conference
may be represented at General, jurisdictional, and regional conferences on other than a proportional
basis. (The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this
parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.) Vote For: 299 Against: 800
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – VII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section II, ¶ 16, Article IV, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section II, ¶ 16, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
In ¶ 16.3 and 16.10 delete “central” before “conferences” and add “regional”, and add “(The change
in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)” at end of the 16.10.
If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶ 16.3 and .10 (¶ 16.3 and .10) would read:
3. To define and fix the powers and duties of annual conferences, provisional annual
conferences, missionary conferences and missions, and of regional conferences, district conferences,
charge conferences, and congregational meetings.
10. To fix a uniform basis upon which bishops shall be elected by the jurisdictional
conferences and to determine the number of bishops that may be elected by regional conferences.
(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.) Vote For: 253 Against: 841
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – VIII
On April 29, 2008, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held
in Fort Worth, Texas, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 804 Yes,
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section II, ¶ 16, Article IV, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section II, ¶ 16, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
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In ¶ 16.1 and .14 add “, gender” after “race”.
If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶ 16.1 and .14 (¶ 16.1 and .14) would read:
1. To define and fix the conditions, privileges, and duties of Church membership, which
shall in every case be without reference to race, gender or status.
14. To secure the rights and privileges of membership in all agencies, programs, and
institutions in The United Methodist Church regardless of race, gender or status.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – IX
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section IV, ¶ 23, Article I, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section IV, ¶ 23, Article I) amend by addition, as follows:
Add “, provided that no jurisdictional conference shall have fewer than 100 delegates” before the
period at the end of the first sentence.
The jurisdictional conferences shall be composed of as many representatives from the annual conferences and missionary conferences as shall be determined by a uniform basis established by the General
Conference, provided that no jurisdictional conference shall have fewer than 100 delegates. The missionary conferences shall be considered as annual conferences for the purpose of this article.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – X
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section V, and ¶ 28, Article I, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section V, and ¶ 28, Article I) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “Central” before “Conferences” and add “Regional” before “Conferences” in the heading of
Section V.
Delete “shall” before “be” and add “may” before “be” and delete “central” before “conferences” and
add “regional” before “conferences” and delete “outside the United States of America” before “with” in
the first sentence. Delete the second sentence. Delete “Subsequently” at the beginning of the third
sentence and delete “central” before “conferences” and add “regional” before “conferences” in the third
and fourth sentences, and add “(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1,
2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)” at end
of the paragraph.
If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, the heading of Section V and ¶ 28 (¶ 28) would
read:
Section V. Regional Conferences
¶ 28. Article I.-There may be regional conferences for the work of the Church with such duties, powers, and privileges as are hereinafter set forth. The General Conference shall have authority to change the
number and boundaries of regional conferences. The regional conferences shall have the duties, powers,
and privileges hereinafter set forth. (The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January
1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XI
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section V, ¶ 29, Article II, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section V, ¶ 29, Article II) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
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Delete “central” before “conferences” and add “regional” before “conferences” in the first sentence
and add “(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this
parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph.
The regional conferences shall be composed of as many delegates as shall be determined by a basis
established by the General Conference. The delegates shall be clergy and lay in equal numbers. (The
procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.) Vote For: 265 Against: 823
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section V, ¶ 30, Article III, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section V, ¶ 30, Article III) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “central” before “conferences” and add “regional” before “conferences” in the first sentence. Delete the second sentence and add “(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes
effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the
The regional conferences shall meet within the year succeeding the meeting of the General
Conference at such times and places as shall have been determined by the preceding respective regional
conferences or by commissions appointed by them or by the General Conference. (The change in name
from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note
will be removed from the Constitution.) Vote For: 269 Against: 824
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XIII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section V, ¶ 31, Article IV, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section V, ¶ 31, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “central” before “conferences” and add “regional” before “conferences” in the first sentence.
Add “In those regional conferences where there are no jurisdictional conferences,” at the beginning
of ¶ 31.2 and delete “central” before “conferences” and add “regional” before “conferences.” Add “In
those regional conferences where there are jurisdictional conferences, bishops shall be elected by the
respective jurisdictional conferences.”
Delete “central” before “conferences” and add “regional” before “conferences” in ¶ 31.3, .6, and .7
and add “(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this
The regional conferences shall have the following powers and duties and such others as may be
conferred by the General Conference:
1. To promote the evangelistic, educational, missionary, social-concern, and benevolent interests and
institutions of the Church within their own boundaries.
2. In those regional conferences where there are no jurisdictional conferences, to elect the bishops
for the respective regional conferences in number as may be determined from time to time, upon a
basis fixed by the General Conference, and to cooperate in carrying out such plans for the support
of their bishops as may be determined by the General Conference. In those regional conferences
where there are jurisdictional conferences, bishops shall be elected by the respective jurisdictional
conferences.
3. To establish and constitute such regional conference boards as may be required and to elect their
administrative officers.
4. To determine the boundaries of the annual conferences within their respective areas.
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5. To make such rules and regulations for the administration of the work within their boundaries
including such changes and adaptations of the General Discipline as the conditions in the respective areas may require, subject to the powers that have been or shall be vested in the General
Conference.
6. To appoint a judicial court to determine legal questions arising on the rules, regulations, and such
revised, adapted, or new sections of the regional conference Discipline enacted by the regional
conference.
7. To appoint a committee on appeals to hear and determine the appeal of a traveling preacher of that
regional conference from the decision of a committee on trial. (The change in name from “central”
to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be
removed from the Constitution.) Vote For: 255 Against: 854
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XIV
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 32, Article I, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 32, Article I) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “central” before “conferences” and add “regional” before “conferences” and add “(The change
in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph. In a separate action on
¶ 35, an editorial change was proposed to replace “probationary members” with “provisional members”
wherever the term appears in the constitution.
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 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 Speaking 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 regional 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 shall 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.
(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XV
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 32, Article I, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 32, Article I) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
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Delete everything in the first paragraph following “shall be composed of” and add “lay and clergy
members as defined by the General Conference. Lay members shall have been professing members of The
United Methodist Church for one year preceding their election.”
The annual conference shall be composed of lay and clergy members as defined by the General
Conference. Lay members shall have been professing members of The United Methodist Church for one
year 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.
If both Amendments XIV and XV are adopted, the resulting paragraph would read:
The annual conference shall be composed of lay and clergy members as defined by the General
Conference. Lay members shall have been professing members of The United Methodist Church for one
year 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.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XVI
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 33, Article II, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 33, Article II) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Add “, regional” following “General” and before “and” and delete “the” before “jurisdictional” and
delete “or central” before “conferences” in the first sentence. Add “(The change in name from “central”
to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed
from the Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph.
The annual conference is the basic body in the Church and as such shall have reserved to it the right
to vote on all constitutional amendments, on the election of clergy and lay delegates to the General,
regional and jurisdictional conferences, on all matters relating to the character and conference relations
of its clergy members, and on the ordination of clergy and such other rights as have not been delegated to
the General Conference under the Constitution, with the exception that the lay members may not vote
on matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy except that the lay members of
the conference board of ordained ministry may vote on matters of ordination, character, and conference
relations of clergy, with the further exception that lay members of the district committee on ordained
ministry be full participating members of the district committee on ordained ministry with vote. It shall
discharge such duties and exercise such powers as the General Conference under the Constitution may
determine. (The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time
this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XVII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 33, Article II, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 33, Article II) amend by addition, as follows:
Add “and the committee on investigation” following “ministry.”
to vote on all constitutional amendments, on the election of clergy and lay delegates to the General and
the jurisdictional or central conferences, on all matters relating to the character and conference relations
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of its clergy members, and on the ordination of clergy and such other rights as have not been delegated
to the General Conference under the Constitution, with the exception that the lay members may not
vote on matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy except that the lay members
of the conference board of ordained ministry and the committee on investigation may vote on matters
of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy, with the further exception that lay members
of the district committee on ordained ministry be full participating members of the district committee
on ordained ministry with vote. It shall discharge such duties and exercise such powers as the General
Conference under the Constitution may determine.
If both Amendments XVI and XVII are adopted, the resulting paragraph would read:
to vote on all constitutional amendments, on the election of clergy and lay delegates to the General,
regional, and jurisdictional conferences, on all matters relating to the character and conference relations
of its clergy members, and on the ordination of clergy and such other rights as have not been delegated
to the General Conference under the Constitution, with the exception that the lay members may not
vote on matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy except that the lay members
of the conference board of ordained ministry and the committee on investigation may vote on matters
of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy, with the further exception that lay members
of the district committee on ordained ministry be full participating members of the district committee
on ordained ministry with vote. It shall discharge such duties and exercise such powers as the General
Conference under the Constitution may determine. (The change in name from “central” to “regional”
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XVIII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 34, Article III, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 34, Article III) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Following “jurisdictional” delete “or central” and add “and regional”, and add “(The change in name
will be removed from the Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph.
The annual conference shall elect clergy and lay delegates to the General Conference and to its jurisdictional and regional conference in the manner provided in this section, Articles IV and V. The persons
first elected up to the number determined by the ratio for representation in the General Conference shall
be representatives in that body. Additional delegates shall be elected to complete the number determined
by the ratio for representation in the jurisdictional and regional conference, who, together with those first
elected as above, shall be delegates in the jurisdictional and regional conference. The additional delegates
to the jurisdictional and regional conference shall in the order of their election be the reserve delegates
to the General Conference. The annual conference shall also elect reserve clergy and lay delegates to
the jurisdictional and regional conference as it may deem desirable. These reserve clergy and lay delegates
to the jurisdictional and regional conferences may act as reserve delegates to the General Conference
when it is evident that not enough reserve delegates are in attendance at the General Conference. (The
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XIX
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 35, Article IV, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 35, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Before “delegates” delete “ordained ministerial” and add “clergy” and before “from” delete “by and”
and before “members” delete “ordained ministerial” and before “members” add “clergy” and before “the
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annual” delete “with” and before “the annual” add “and shall be elected by the clergy members of” and
after “or provisional annual conference” add “who are deacons and elders in full connection, associate
members, and those provisional members who have completed all of their educational requirements and
local pastors who have completed course of study or an M. Div. degree and have served a minimum of
two consecutive years under appointment immediately preceding the election.”
The clergy delegates to the General Conference and to the jurisdictional or central conference shall
be elected from the clergy members in full connection and shall be elected by the clergy members of the
annual conference or provisional annual conference who are deacons and elders in full connection, associate members, and those provisional members who have completed all of their educational requirements
and local pastors who have completed course of study or an M. Div. degree and have served a minimum
of two consecutive years under appointment immediately preceding the election.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XX
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 35, Article IV, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 35, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “or central” following “jurisdictional” and add “and regional” following “jurisdictional” and
add “(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this
The ordained ministerial delegates to the General Conference and to the jurisdictional and regional
conference shall be elected by and from the ordained ministerial members in full connection with the
annual conference or provisional annual conference. (The change in name from “central” to “regional”
Constitution.)”
If both Amendments XIX and XX are adopted, the resulting paragraph would read:
The clergy delegates to the General Conference and to the jurisdictional or regional conference shall
be elected from the clergy members in full connection and shall be elected by the clergy members of the
annual conference or provisional annual conference who are deacons and elders in full connection, associate members, and those provisional members who have completed all of their educational requirements
and local pastors who have completed course of study or an M. Div. degree and have served a minimum
of two consecutive years under appointment immediately preceding the election. (The change in name
will be removed from the Constitution.)” Vote For: 275 Against: 818
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXI
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 36, Article V, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 36, Article V) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “and” before “jurisdictional” and delete “or central” before “conferences” and add “and
regional” before “conferences” in the first clause, delete “or central” before “conferences” and add “and
regional” before conferences in the last clause and add “(The change in name from “central” to “regional”
The lay delegates to the General, jurisdictional and regional conferences shall be elected by the lay
members of the annual conference or provisional annual conference without regard to age; provided such
delegates shall have been professing members of The United Methodist Church for at least two years
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next preceding their election, and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church
for at least four years next preceding their election, and are members thereof within the annual conference electing them at the time of holding the General and jurisdictional and regional conferences. (The
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 37, Article I, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 37, Article I) amend by addition, as follows:
Before “Connecticut” add “Bermuda”.
The United Methodist Church shall have jurisdictional conferences made up as follows:
Northeastern-Bermuda, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, the
Virgin Islands, West Virginia.
Southeastern-Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Virginia.
North Central-Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota,
Wisconsin.
South Central-Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico,
Oklahoma, Texas.
Western-Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah,
Washington, and Wyoming and the territory of the United States in the Pacific region.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXIII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 38, Article II, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 38, Article II) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
After “Church” delete “outside the United States of America” and after “into” delete “central”
and after “into” add “regional” and after “”determined” delete “by the Uniting Conference,” and after
“Conference” delete “having authority subsequently to make changes in the number and boundaries.” and
The work of the Church may be formed into regional conferences, the number and boundaries of
which shall be determined by the General Conference. (The change in name from “central” to “regional”
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXIV
On May 1, 2008, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church
held in Fort Worth, Texas, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 629
Yes, 248 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote.
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 40, Article IV, (2008 Book of Discipline,
Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 40, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Before “conferences” delete “central” and before “conferences” add “regional” and add “(The change
in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph.
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Changes in the number, names, and boundaries of the annual conferences and episcopal areas may
be effected by the jurisdictional conferences in the United States of America and by the regional conferences 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 regional conferences. (The change in
name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural
note will be removed from the Constitution.) Vote For: 214 Against: 877
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXV
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Three, ¶ 46, Article I, (2008 Book of Discipline, Division
Three, ¶ 46, Article I) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Before “conferences” delete “central” and before “conferences” add “regional” and before “conference” delete “central” and before “conference” add “regional” and add “(The change in name from
“central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will
be removed from the Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph.
The bishops shall be elected by the respective jurisdictional and regional conferences and consecrated
in the historic manner at such time and place as may be fixed by the General Conference for those elected
by the jurisdictions and by each regional conference for those elected by such regional conference. (The
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXVI
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Three, ¶ 48, Article IV, (2008 Book of Discipline, Division
Three, ¶ 48, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Before “conference” delete “central” and before “conference” add “regional” and following “Bishops”
delete “, and such” and following “Bishops” add “In regional conferences where there are jurisdictional
conferences, the jurisdictional colleges shall arrange the plan of episcopal supervision of the annual conferences, missionary conferences and missions within their jurisdictions. In regional conferences where
there are no jurisdictional conferences, the regional conference” and add “(The change in name from
be removed from the Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph.
The bishops of each jurisdictional and regional conference shall constitute a College of Bishops. In
regional conferences where there are jurisdictional conferences, the jurisdictional colleges shall arrange
the plan of episcopal supervision of the annual conferences, missionary conferences and missions within
their jurisdictions. In regional conferences where there are no jurisdictional conferences, the regional
conference College of Bishops shall arrange the plan of episcopal supervision of the annual conferences,
missionary conferences, and missions within their respective territories. (The change in name from
be removed from the Constitution.) Vote For: 154 Against: 941
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXVII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Three, ¶ 49, Article V, (2008 Book of Discipline, Division
Three, ¶ 49, Article V) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
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In the first sentence, before “conferences” delete “ or central” and before “conferences” add “and
regional” and in the first sentence of the second paragraph delete “central” before “conference” and add
“regional” before “conference” and add “(The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect
January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)”
at end of the paragraph.
The bishops shall have residential and presidential supervision in the jurisdictional and regional
conferences in which they are elected or to which they are transferred. Bishops may be transferred from
one jurisdiction to another jurisdiction for presidential and residential supervision under the following
conditions: (1) The transfer of bishops may be on either of two bases: (a) a jurisdiction that receives a
bishop by transfer from another jurisdiction may transfer to that jurisdiction or to a third jurisdiction one
of its own bishops eligible for transfer, so that the number transferred in by each jurisdiction shall be balanced by the number transferred out; or (b) a jurisdiction may receive a bishop from another jurisdiction
and not transfer out a member of its own College of Bishops. (2) No bishop shall be transferred unless that
bishop shall have specifically consented. (3) No bishop shall be eligible for transfer unless the bishop shall
have served one quadrennium in the jurisdiction that elected the bishop to the episcopacy. (4) All such
transfers shall require the approval by a majority vote of the members present and voting of the jurisdictional committees on episcopacy of the jurisdictions that are involved. After the above procedures have
been followed, the transferring bishop shall become a member of the receiving College of Bishops and
shall be subject to residential assignment by that jurisdictional conference. A bishop may be assigned by
the Council of Bishops for presidential service or other temporary service in another jurisdiction than that
which elected the bishop; provided that the request is made by a majority of the bishops in the jurisdiction
of the proposed service.
In the case of an emergency in any jurisdiction or regional conference through the death or disability
of a bishop or other cause, the Council of Bishops may assign a bishop from another jurisdiction or regional
conference to the work of the said jurisdiction or regional conference, with the consent of a majority of
the bishops of that jurisdiction or regional conference. (The change in name from “central” to “regional”
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXVIII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Three, ¶ 50, Article VI, (2008 Book of Discipline, Division
Three, ¶ 50, Article VI) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
In the third sentence, delete “central” before “conference” and add “regional” before “conference” and
The bishops, both active and retired, of The Evangelical United Brethren Church and of The
Methodist Church at the time union is consummated shall be bishops of The United Methodist
Church.
The bishops of The Methodist Church elected by the jurisdictions, the active bishops of The
Evangelical United Brethren Church at the time of union, and bishops elected by the jurisdictions of
The United Methodist Church shall have life tenure. Each bishop elected by a regional conference of
The Methodist Church shall have such tenure as the regional conference electing him shall have determined.
The jurisdictional conference shall elect a standing committee on episcopacy to consist of one clergy
and one lay delegate from each annual conference, on nomination of the annual conference delegation.
The committee shall review the work of the bishops, pass on their character and official administration,
and report to the jurisdictional conference its findings for such action as the conference may deem appropriate within its constitutional warrant of power. The committee shall recommend the assignments of the
bishops to their respective residences for final action by the jurisdictional conference. (The change in
name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural
note will be removed from the Constitution.) Vote For: 264 Against: 834
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Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXIX
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Three, ¶ 51, Article VII, (2008 Book of Discipline, Division
Three, ¶ 51, Article VII) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “central” before “or jurisdictional” and add “regional” before “or jurisdictional” and add “(The
procedural note will be removed from the Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph.
A bishop presiding over an annual, regional, or jurisdictional conference shall decide all questions of
law coming before the bishop in the regular business of a session; provided that such questions be presented
in writing and that the decisions be recorded in the journal of the conference.
Such an episcopal decision shall not be authoritative except for the pending case until it shall have
been passed upon by the Judicial Council. All decisions of law made by each bishop shall be reported in
writing annually, with a syllabus of the same, to the Judicial Council, which shall affirm, modify, or reverse
them. (The change in name from “central” to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXX
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Three, ¶ 52, Article VIII, (2008 Book of Discipline, Division
Three, ¶ 52, Article VIII) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “central” after “jurisdictional and” and add “regional” after “jurisdictional and” and add “(The
The bishops of the several jurisdictional and regional conferences shall preside in the sessions of their
respective conferences. (The change in name from “central” to “regional”
takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be removed from
the Constitution.) Vote For: 261 Against: 836
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXXI
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Four, ¶ 56, Article II, (2008 Book of Discipline, Division Four,
¶ 56, Article II) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “central” after “jurisdictional or” and add “regional” after “jurisdictional or” and delete “central” after “jurisdictional or a” and add “regional” after “jurisdictional or a” and add “(The change in name
will be removed from the Constitution.)” at end of the paragraph.
The Judicial Council shall have authority:
1. To determine the constitutionality of any act of the General Conference upon an appeal of a
majority of the Council of Bishops or one-fifth of the members of the General Conference and
to determine the constitutionality of any act of a jurisdictional or regional conference upon an
appeal of a majority of the bishops of that jurisdictional or regional conference or upon the appeal
of one-fifth of the members of that jurisdictional or regional conference.
2. To hear and determine any appeal from a bishop’s decision on a question of law made in the annual
conference when said appeal has been made by one-fifth of that conference present and voting.
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3. To pass upon decisions of law made by bishops in annual conferences.
4. To hear and determine the legality of any action taken therein by any General Conference board
or jurisdictional or regional conference board or body, upon appeal by one-third of the members
thereof, or upon request of the Council of Bishops or a majority of the bishops of a jurisdictional
or a regional conference.
5. To have such other duties and powers as may be conferred upon it by the General Conference.
6. To provide its own methods of organization and procedure. (The change in name from “central”
to “regional” takes effect January 1, 2013 at which time this parenthetical procedural note will be
removed from the Constitution.) Vote For: 260 Against: 835
Proposed Constitutional Amendment – XXXII
In the 2004 Book of Discipline, Division Five, ¶ 61, Article II, (2008 Book of Discipline, Division Five,
¶ 61, Article II) amend by deletion and addition, as follows:
Delete “central” after “jurisdictional or” and add “regional” after “jurisdictional or” and add “(The
A jurisdictional or regional conference may by a majority vote propose changes in the Constitution
of the Church, and such proposed changes shall be submitted to the next General Conference. If the
General Conference adopts the measure by a two-thirds vote, it shall be submitted to the annual conferences according to the provision for amendments. (The change in name from “central” to “regional”
Rationale for Proposed
Constitutional Amendments
Voted General Conference April-May 2008
I. The proposed amendment emphasizes the wideness of God’s mercy and the availability of the
ministry of the church to all.
II. The proposed amendment requires the adoption of ethics and conflict of interest policies to ensure
accountability and fiduciary integrity.
III. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
our world-wide church. Each Annual Conference would belong to a Regional Conference which would
be able to organize sub-units called Jurisdictional Conferences.
IV. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
V. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of our
world-wide church. Each Annual Conference would belong to a Regional Conference which would be
able to organize sub-units called Jurisdictional Conferences.
VI. The proposed amendment allows for representation in the General Conference at other than
proportional levels during a transitional period for the admission of an annual conference into the United
Methodist Church.
VII. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
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VIII. The proposed amendment would add “gender” to those categories of persons protected in this
list of duties of General Conference.
IX. The proposed amendment would ensure a minimum basis of support for the election of bishops
at jurisdictional conferences.
X. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of our
world-wide church. Each Annual Conference would belong to a Regional Conference which would be
able to organize sub-units called Jurisdictional Conferences.
XI. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XII. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XIII. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XIV. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XV. The proposed amendment allows definition of the lay and clergy membership of the annual conference by the General Conference without going through the constitutional amendment process. This
portion of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (Section VI, Article I of the Constitution)
has been amended 16 times since 1968.
XVI. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XVII. The proposed amendment would make supporting constitutional changes to allow reinstatement of legislation adopted by the 2004 General Conference and subsequently declared unconstitutional
by the Judicial Council to allow lay persons on the committee on investigation to vote on matters of
ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy.
XVIII.The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XIX. The proposed amendment would allow additional clergy members to participate in the election
of clergy delegates to general, jurisdictional or central conferences.
XX. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XXI. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XXII. The proposed amendment formally recognizes that the Baltimore-Washington Conference has
been appointing pastors, superintending the congregations and integrating the congregations of Bermuda
into the life of the Baltimore-Washington Conference. The General Board of Global Ministries and the
Baltimore-Washington Conference recognize these churches as United Methodist congregations.
XXIII.The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
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XXIV.The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XXV. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XXVI.The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XXVII. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all
of our world-wide church. Each Annual Conference would belong to a Regional Conference which would
XXVIII. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all
XXIX.The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XXX. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XXXI.The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all of
XXXII. The proposed amendment allows the General Conference to create similar structures for all
Amendments III, IV, V, VII, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XVI, XVIII, XX, XXI, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI,
XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, XXX, XXXI, and XXXII are all part of the Worldwide Nature of the United
Methodist Church proposal. The rationale is identical for these amendments.
Amendments V and VI are both for ¶ 15. Amendments VII and VIII are both for ¶ 16, but for
different subparagraphs. Amendments XIV and XV are both for ¶ 32. Amendments XVI and XVII are
both for ¶ 33. Amendments XIX and XX are both for ¶ 35.
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Section VII
Historical
A. 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
Place
Bishop
Secretary
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
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B. Memoirs
Clergy
Marion Selby Alsworth
1927-2008
On January 27, 1927, Marion Selby Alsworth was born to Rev. W.B. Alsworth and Josie Wilkinson
Alsworth in Meridian. He was the fifth of seven children born to this union. His father being a minister
his early education was in a number of schools but he graduated from Central High School in Jackson,
in December 1945, and joined the Navy soon after. He was discharged in 1947 and started to school at
Millsaps, graduating in 1951. He married Carrie Ellen Johnson on October 16, 1949. Upon graduation
from Millsaps they moved to Douglasville, GA. There they served Douglasville Circuit and he attended
Emory University, graduating in 1954.
He returned to the Mississippi Conference in June of 1954 and was appointed to the Desoto Charge.
Other churches served were; Gloster-Union, 1955-59; Yazoo: St. John, 1959-62; Bolton, 1963-65; Forrest
Hill, 1965-69; Quitman, 1969-74; Van Winkle, 1974-76; Decatur: Good Hope, 1976-81; Poplarville,
1981-83; Bay Springs: Sylvania, 1983-88; and Mendenhall, 1988-92, when he retired.
Selby passed away on September 21, 2008 at the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services
were held at Shiloh UMC on September 23, 2008. He was interned at Shiloh Cemetery.
He loved his church and enjoyed being a pastor.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen, three children, George Alsworth, Waynesboro, Maggie Davis, AL,
Mike Alsworth, Brandon; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
We miss him so much but know he is at rest.
Submitted by his family
Ronald Jerry Barham
1943-2008
Rev. Ronald Jerry Barham (b. Florence, Ala., Feb. 7, 1943; d. Meridian, Miss., July 20, 2008) was
a United Methodist pastor, planter of trees and other growing things, lover of birds and bees and all
God’s beasts and critters, teacher, learner, civil rights defender, master cook, word lover, nature guide,
fiddler-with of gadgets and tools, hunter, fisher, carpenter, storyteller, etc. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Herman and Bertha Barham of Meridian, and is survived by his spouse Carrol and children
Winston and Rachel. You may share stories by emailing revronbarham@yahoo.com.
Ron was a member of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, serving in
many capacities over his 40-year career. He graduated from Millsaps College in 1965 where he received
the Galloway Preaching Award, and received his M.Div. from Emory University’s Candler School
of Theology. He served Rock Springs Charge, Lawrenceville, Ga., Decell Memorial UMC Wesson,
Jackson Street UMC Brookhaven, Monticello First UMC, Ellisville First UMC, Ellisville State
School (Chaplain), First UMC Long Beach, St. Luke UMC Tupelo, Brookhaven District (District
Superintendant), Wood Institute Mathiston (Director), and Sturgis-Big Creek Charge. He had just
begun serving Cleveland Charge (Kemper County) at the time of his death. He was actively involved
in leading seminars on lay leadership and small membership churches. He received the N.A. Dickson
Award for leadership and service to others.
Ron believed that a beast taken down in the field or yanked out of the water deserved extraordinary
treatment on the dinner table, and he presented wild game dinners all over the state and published many
recipes, though most of them are probably only approximations. He taught countless children and grownup children about all things natural, leading hiking trips in the Smokies and “Mississippi Natural” trips
to state parks for youth groups and others. He knew every bird by sight and sound and never hesitated
to stop in the middle of the Natchez Trace to look at one. The South has been changed forever by Ron’s
gift of trees; he gave away 500 trees every Christmas, and after Hurricane Katrina, he transplanted trees
from upstate to the Coast. Wood duck boxes, bluebird boxes, handmade picture frames, and home-spun
honey were always freely given.
All his life, Ron helped outsiders not only because it was the right thing to do, but because he found
people and their stories interesting, even if they were ugly, poor, gay, mean, not so bright, or your mama.
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He enriched the lives of many a comfortable person by making them sit next to someone in church that
they normally wouldn’t go near.
He leaves a legacy of love of all life, compassion for marginalized people, humor, curiosity, good food,
and unconventional ways of teaching and living out the Gospel of Christ. Through his gift of organ and
tissue donation, a cause he greatly supported, he was able to help over 40 people return to life. “Well
done, good and faithful servant.”
Sylvia McGuffie Baylot
1940-2009
Sylvia was born in Rosedale, MI on April 16, 1940. Her family had recently moved from oak Grove,
LA to Rosedale to work in an auto factory. Her family then moved to Jackson MS and it was with the
influence of a bus ministry that she received Christ as her Savior. When she was 14 years old, her family
moved to Vicksburg, MS. There she attended a Culkin Academy a warren county school. She was an
outstanding student (I know because I was her math teacher) as well as very active in school activities. She was a drum majorette, on the basketball team, she was voted most beautiful and Miss Culkin
Academy in her senior year. She went one year to Hinds Junior College. She was married to Bill Vinzant
and they had 5 children. The youngest died of crib death at 6 months of age and one died at the age of
17 years old, in a truck accident.
She and Mr. Vinzant divorced and she later married Terry Jackson who had 3 children of his own.
With 6 kids in tow, they moved to Columbia LA where Mr. Jackson later died of injuries suffered while
working at a cotton gin. Mr. Jackson’s children then went to live with their grandparents in TN and
Sylvia and her two youngest children returned home to Vicksburg, MS.
At this time I, Erwin Baylot, was a widower. This is where Sylvia and I began our relationship
together. God blessed me to have Sylvia as my wife and I loved her and her children. We had a wonderful
marriage for 28 years. Sylvia was involved in many civic and ministry organizations; Happy Homemakers,
Civic Club, Explorer’s, Cursillo, Kairos She also wore many hats through the years; mother, grandmother,
wife, cook, gardener, Sunday school teacher, counselor, choir director, VBS leader, bible study leader, pastor, you name it, she probably did it. As well as supporting many charitable groups and missionaries.
She pastored at Pleasant Hill UMC Church in Yazoo county for 9 years and although the church was
63 miles from our home, we enjoyed making that trip on Sunday or for any need to minister to someone
in Yazoo City. The church was full of love for Sylvia and her for the church.
Sylvia had no hate in her soul. I never heard her say one obscene or curse word. She loved to play,
dance, sing and enjoy life. She has helped many people to know the Lord as their Savior and as their
friend. She was wonderful person that lived life and lived it for Christ until she died. She died January 9,
2009, of melanoma cancer, at the age of 68.
Submitted by her husband Erwin
Gordon Eugene Dickerson
1925-2008
The Rev. Gordon Eugene Dickerson, 83, a retired pastor, died July 2, 2008, at Wesley Medical Center
in Hattiesburg. Rev. Dickerson was the father of the Rev. Barry Dickerson, pastor at Water Valley First
United Methodist Church. Rev. Dickerson was born in Johnston Station on Jan. 9, 1925, to Sidney
Dickerson and Della Johnston Dickerson. He was retired from the state Agriculture Department and a
United Methodist minister who was pastor of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church for 13 years. He
was a member of Johnston Chapel UMC, United Methodist Men and a former Gideon. He was a Marine
Corps veteran of World War II.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and his wife, Billie Faye Dickerson. Other survivors include:
sons, Gerry Dickerson of Summit and Bill Dickerson of Hattiesburg; daughter, Candace Campbell of
Purvis; sisters, Donald Yarborough, Martha Jackson and Elouise Campbell, all of Summit; and 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Submitted by the Advocate
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Charles Edward Earnest, Sr.
1922-2008
Charles Edward Earnest, Sr. was born September 25, 1922 to Ervin Joseph Earnest, Sr. and Linda
Esterline White Earnest in Chichasaw County. He graduated high school at Prarie, MS. He married Lois
Awtrew on June 5, 1942 and to this union was born three children. Charles served in Worls War II as a
Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corp. After that he went on to further his education at Wood
Junior College, Mississippi State University, and Emory University. Charles was admitted on trial to the
ministry in the North Mississippi Conference in 1953. He became a deacon on June 3, 1955, and an Elder
in full connection on June 7, 1957.
Charles with Lois by his side spent 50 years in the ministry serving Becker Charge, Woodland
Circuit, Gaines Chapel in Corinth, Byhalia, Coldwater, Hernando, Charleston, St. Mark in Aberdeen,
Eupora, Calhoun City, Macon, and the last seven years as a retired supply at Hamilton. He served
thirty-nine years in the North Mississippi Conference and the remainder of his time in the Mississippi
Conference after they were combined. Charles served on numerous committees within the two conferences and was also instrumental in helping establish the Credit Union. He was also a member of the
Daniel W. Byrd Post No. 26 of the American Legion in Aberdeen.
After a brief illness, he went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2008 at the Sanctuary Hospice House
in Tupelo, MS. A graveside service was held on July 5, 2008 at Oddfellows Cemetery in Aberdeen, MS
with Rev. Larry Maugh officiating.
Surviving Charles was his wife of sixty-five years Lois Awtrey Earnest of Aberdeen, MS along with
two daughters, Linda Hollis (Jim) of Meridian, MS and Lois Hart of Oak Ridge, TN and one son, Charles
E. Earnest, Jr. (Laura) of Aberdeen, Ms and one brother, E. J. Earnest, Jr. (Louise) of Houston, MS. Also
surviving him were his five grandchildren, Leanna Metzger (B. J.), Billy Earnest, Jay Hollis (Cecilia),
Melissa Marcum (Hal), and Laura Ann Walker (Malcolm), twelve great grandchildren, and two great
great grandchildren.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Earlene Raigins and Dorothy Dean Cress,
two granddaughters Sarah Louise Hollis and Emma Louise Earnest, and one son-in-law Len Hart.
Submitted by his daughter Linda E. Hollis
George Harold Fleming, Sr.
1915-2008
The Rev. George Harold Fleming, Sr., of Ridgeland, retired United Methodist minister, died Aug. 6,
2008, following a period of declining health.
The Rev. Fleming was born Dec. 9, 1915 in Theadville in Clarke County. Son of the late Johnnie
Harrell and Rose Smith Fleming, he grew up in Crandall attending elementary and high school at
Carmichael. In 1939, Rev. Fleming married Helene Brame of Meridian. Mrs. Fleming preceded him in
death in 2005 shortly before their 66th wedding anniversary. After working with his father in the mercantile business, he was appointed a local postmaster until the advent of World War II, during which he
served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Returning home after the war, Mr. Fleming worked as a rural mail carrier,
living in Quitman, until he answered the call to ministry in 1953 with the Methodist Church. The Rev.
Fleming attended Meridian Junior College and Millsaps College.
Active in the ministry for more than 50 years, the Rev. Fleming served congregations at Porterville,
Puckett-Johns, Terry, Ridgeland, Epworth in Jackson, Lucedale, Newton, Mendenhall and Camden.
After his first official retirement in 1981, the Rev. Fleming resumed pastoral duties at the Braxton and
Harrisville churches. In 1985, he became the minister of visitation at Galloway UMC where he served for
17 years before his final retirement at the age of 87. For his years of service in visitation to the Galloway
community, the United Methodist Women gave the Rev. Fleming the Special Mission Recognition in
1995.
Survivors include: daughter, Virginia Barlow of Brandon; son, George H. Fleming, Jr. Raleigh, N.C.;
and four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Memorials may be directed to Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church.
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G. Howard Freeman, Jr.
1927-2009
Gaston Howard Freeman, Jr., M.D., 81, physician, minister and Navy chaplain, died at the Mississippi
State Veterans Home in Jackson on March 4, 2009.
Dr. Freeman, a native of Meridian, was the son of Gaston Howard Freeman, Sr., Jewel Wall
Dandridge, and Robert C. Dandridge. He attended Meridian Public Schools and Hickory High School.
At 16, he joined the United States Navy and served in Guam during World War II. He remained in the
Naval Reserve as a pilot, chaplain and physician until he retired in 1987.
Dr. Freeman held a B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Masters of Divinity from
Emory University in Atlanta. He completed his pre-med requirements at Millsaps College and earned his
M.D. at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School. He completed an internship at Mississippi
Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. He conducted his residency in psychiatry at Emory University and the
University of Mississippi, where he was chief resident. He also completed a residency in neurology at the
University of Mississippi. His medical career included private practice in Meridian, Jackson and Madison,
as well as Riverside Hospital, later Charter Hospital, in Jackson where he was medical director. He had a
special interest in obsessive compulsive disorders and group therapy.
He was a former president of the Mississippi Psychiatric Association and a lecturer for pharmaceutical companies to primary care physicians and medical conferences. He was a member of various medical
associations, including the American Psychiatric Association, the Mississippi Psychiatric Association,
and the American Medical Association. He also served as a pastor in the Mississippi Conference of The
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include sons, Howard R. Freeman of Gulfport and Dr. Kevin B. Freeman of Jackson; daughters, Dr. Teena F. Horn of Houston, Patricia Hughes of Jackson and Kellye Makamson of Columbia, Mo.;
former spouse, Marilyn Freeman Zachary; and 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Helen Faye Junkin Hudnall
1946-2008
Helen Faye Junkin Hudnall was born on March 10, 1946, in Jackson, MS to Frank Kaiser and
Helen Harrison Junkin. She grew up in Natchez, Mississippi and graduated from Natchez-Adams High
School in 1964 and received a bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College in 1968, earning her Masters in
Counseling at the University of Mississippi in 1969. Faye married Edward Stuart Hudnall in 1975, and
they had two sons, John Stuart Hudnall and James Junkin Hudnall. Faye taught school in Mississippi,
Louisiana and Georgia, before receiving a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology in
Atlanta. She was ordained deacon in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church.
She served as director of Family Ministries at Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta
before returning to Natchez to serve her home church in 2003. She retired in June 2008 as associate
pastor of Jefferson Street United Methodist Church in Natchez.
Those who knew her over the years knew Faye had many gifts, from being a great storyteller, an
inspirer, a spiritual director, a mediator. She saw everyone through a lens of love, and she radiated God’s
love to all she met. Being from Mississippi was by the “grace of God” in her mind. She had seen folks
grapple with life from the lowest spectrum to the highest. Growing up there cultivated her listening
ear and kind heart. For Faye, laughter and prayer and a friend who would listen were some of the best
medicine for dealing with life’s challenges. Simply put, Faye was at home with herself. That ease made
room for so many others to do the same.
One of Faye’s fondest memories of her ministry was the outpouring of love she felt from so many
when she retired. One of the things that touched her most came from a group of young women she help
organize into a Bible study group, they named the JK Group. She guided and counseled many of them,
and on her retirement they gave her a booklet that they had written entitled 100 Things I Love about
Faye. Following are a few excerpts that express the love and appreciation they all felt towards Faye:
I love Faye because:
she brings out the best in me.
she makes everyone feel special.
she gives me permission to be imperfect.
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I felt like I had known her forever after only ten minutes.
she accepts people no matter how different they seem on the outside.
when she gives the blessing at the end of the worship service, I leave feeling God’s peace in my bones.
she makes children feel like they are as important as adults.
she is a woman “of the cloth” but still wears “street clothes”.
As a close friend said at her death, “It is wondrous to have lived a life so genuine and open-hearted.
She poured herself out on us, and it felt so good.” In Natchez, on September 30, 2008, Faye left us into
the arms of Lord and Savior.
Submitted by her husband, Stuart Hudnall
G. Eliot Jones
1915-2008
Dr. G. Eliot Jones was born on August 15, 1915 in McComb Mississippi, the son of Harry Eliot and
Kate Catherine Newman Jones. He married Mildred Clara Causey on September 1, 1934 in McComb,
Mississippi. Dr. Jones graduated from Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., and later received an Honorary
Doctorate of Divinity from the college. In Mississippi he served 48 years as an active minister in which
16 years were in the capacity of District Superintendent, an assistant to the Bishop, for the Vicksburg,
Meridian, and Hattiesburg Districts. He served as pastor of First United Methodist Church Laurel,
Hazlehurst, Prentiss, New Augusta, Pachuta, Bogue Chitto, Shand’s Memorial in Jackson, Miss., and
Drakes United Methodist Church. Dr. Jones had the privilege to serve as a Trustee for Millsaps College
and the Methodist Children’s Home, to serve as delegate for two United Methodist World Conferences
and eight National United Methodist Conferences, two World Wide Methodism Preaching Mission to
Cuba and to England, he preached in Hyderabad, India for the Centennial Celebration of Methodism
in India, and held Honorary Life Membership of the Board of Directors for the Mississippi United
Methodist Foundation. His name is listed in the “Who’s Who in Methodism.
Dr. Jones at age 93, resident of Terrell, Texas, passed away November 16, 2008 at Baylor University
Medical Venter in Dallas. He is survived by his son George E. Jones, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth; two granddaughters, Kathryn Martinez and Judy Poe and her husband Jon; one grandson, G. Eliot Jones, III; three
great grandchildren, Jon Wayne Poe, Blake Poe, and Kate Poe.
Submitted by his son George E. Jones, Jr.
Otis George Lewelling
1937-2009
Otis George Lewelling was born July 20, 1937. Otis answered the call into ministry and began
that ministry by serving Poplar Head UMC in 1992 as a Part time Local Pastor. The next year he was
appointed to Leakesville UMC, and served there for 3 years also as a Part time Local Pastor. In 1996
Otis was appointed as the pastor of Roberts Chapel UMC, and served there for 12 years as a Full time
Local Pastor.
He loved the church, he loved the ministry. It is a wonderful thing to know that you are doing what
God has called you to do. There is a great sense of peace and fulfillment in faithfully responding to the
call of God. That is one of the reasons that his illness hit him so hard when it interrupted his service to
God. It was a hard thing to be taken away from the ministry.
After a years hard battle with his disease, this faithful servant and friend was called home to be with
the Lord on April 19, 2009. He will be sorely missed.
Submitted by his friend
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William Shelby Mainers
1926-2008
The Rev. William Shelby Mainers, a retired pastor, 82, of Baxter died Sept. 9, 2008 at Cookeville
Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 30, 1926 in Henderson, Tenn., to the late Willie Evan and Vesta Haltom
Mainers.
He pastored a number of churches in Tennessee and Mississippi in the Southern Baptist and
Methodist faiths, serving as a minister for over 53 years. He was a former pastor of Coldwater United
Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Carrie “Pat” Nell Granger Mainers
on Oct. 11, 2007. Survivors include: daughter Judy Carr of Baxter, Tenn.; sons James Mainers of Jackson,
Tenn., and Trent Mainers of Shelbyville, Tenn.; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Oliver T. McLean
1931-2009
Elder Oliver T. McLean was born August 2, 1931 to Oliver and Sarah McLean in Whiteville,
North Carolina. Elder McLean is survived by his wife Pastor Anne C. McLean and his children Oliver
Jr., Michael, Christopher, Reginald, Brian, Patrick, Melissa, and Vivian along with grandchildren, greatgrand children, and other relatives. Elder McLean was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings
Greta Pierce, William McLean, and James McLean and his first wife Sara Langley McLean.
After Elder McLean graduated from high school in Whiteville, NC, he enlisted in the United States
Air Force. During his military career he traveled throughout the United States and abroad before being
stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.
He united with St. Mark United Methodist Church in Gulfport, MS and served in various capacities
as Sunday School Superintendent, Delegate to the Annual Conference, Senior Choir President, Youth
Director, and Finance Committee Member.
Elder Oliver McLean retired and was honorably discharged from the USAF after twenty-six years of
service to his country. He then answered the Lord’s call to enter into ministry and began completing his
higher education. He received a BA Degree from William Carey College in Hattiesburg, MS and was later
awarded a Degree of Divinity from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
His ministry in the United Methodist Church covered numerous locations within Mississippi including McHenry, Wiggins, Pass Christian, Hattiesburg, Bendale, Gulfport, Poplarville, and Mt. Olive where
is served with his spouse Pastor Anne C. McLean. His ministerial retirement was in 2006. Elder McLean
departed this life on Friday, March 27, 2009 in Gulfport, MS.
Dolphus Paul “Doc” Williamson
1927-2009
Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21
The Reverend Dolphus P. “Doc” Williamson, 81, of Laurel died Thursday, January 15, 2009, at
Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. “Bro. Doc” was born on October 7, 1927, in Union and grew up
in Neshoba County. He loved and always fondly remembered his boyhood farm and rural upbringing. He
served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1949. “Doc” was a graduate of East Central Junior College
and Mississippi State University and pulled for the Bulldogs unceasingly until his final days. He worked in
the poultry industry for a number of years before being called by God into the ministry at the age of 55.
After completing his pastoral education at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., he served for 13 years
as a United Methodist Church minister in the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church.
He loved the United Methodist Church, and was a faithful, devoted layman for many years before he
entered the ministry.
Bro. Doc had many loves and interests and believed strongly in the service of others. His greatest
loves were God, family, the Church and quarter horses. He was a mentor and a Christian example for
his family and others.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Jones Williamson and Carrie Alderman Williamson
of Neshoba County and two brothers, Johnnie Roy Williamson of Neshoba County and Charles M.
Williamson of Eatonville.
Bro. Doc is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sybil Chisolm Williamson of Laurel; five children,
Wayman Dal Williamson (Cindy) of Laurel, Gisele Gay Robertson(Danny) of Ellisville, Melonie Joy
Craig(Jeff) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Candace Lyn Sherman(Richard) of Laurel and Merlon Tye Williamson
of Laurel; one brother, Shelby C. Williamson of Philadelphia; one sister, LaVerne W. Elsesser of Jackson;
seven grandchildren Lane Williamson Staines(Scott) of Jackson, Day Williamson Gibbes(Gregg) of
Laurel, Jarrod Harrod and Josh Hare of Destin, Fl, Blake Sherman, Cade Sherman and Matthew Sherman
of Laurel; and two step-grandchildren, Courtney Craig and Heather Craig of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Submitted by his daughter-in-law, Cindy Williamson
Spouses
Walker Belle
India Walker Belle, a clergy spouse, 82, died Nov. 20, 2008, at the Care Center of Aberdeen.
She was a graduate of Aberdeen School. She received a B.A. degree in English from Rust College.
She taught for 43 years in the Aberdeen School District. She participated in several civic activities. She
was a member of Heroines of Jericho, Mississippi Teachers Association, Aberdeen Garden Improvement
Club and the Candy Striper Hospital Club.
She was preceded in death by William “Bill” Walker, Callie Walker Pruitt, Earnestine Walker,
Earnestine “Peggy” Walker, Dora Walker Brownlee, Edward Walker, Earnest Walker Jr., Charles Walker,
James Walker, Velma Walker Whitfield, John Walker, Clarence Walker and Harold Walker.
Survivors include: husband, the Rev. Preston C. Belle.
Chelsea Yvonne Dean
1926 – 2008
Chelsea Yvonne Dean was born in Batavia, New York August 8, 1926. She died in Southaven,
Mississippi in October 18, 2008.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Joe & Claudia Twist; grandchildren Trevor Twist,
Kelsey Twist Schroeder, and Mallory Twist; a great-granddaughter Hazel Twist Schroeder from Baltimore,
Maryland; her sister Shirley Boroom Basom; and her neice Bonnie Basom from Penfield, New York
Chelsea loved worshiping at the Love Church where she sang and taught regularly.
Submitted by her family
Sarah Jo Wilson Dyess
1926-2008
Sarah Jo Wilson Dyess, wife of Reverend A. Eugene Dyess, was born in Montgomery, Alabama,
on February 11, 1926, and died in Jackson, Mississippi, on July 10, 2008. She was a graduate of S. H.
Gardiner High School in Laurel, Mississippi, the University of Mississippi, and Mississippi College. On
June 6, 1948, she married Eugene Dyess at the First Baptist Church in Laurel, Mississippi.
Upon graduation from the University of Mississippi, Sarah Jo and Eugene moved to Dallas, Texas,
where Eugene had been accepted to Perkins Theological Seminary. When Eugene completed his studies, the young couple returned to Mississippi to begin a life of ministry in the United Methodist Church.
They served at the following churches: Main Street United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, Epworth
United Methodist Church in Biloxi, Eastlawn United Methodist Church in Pascagoula, and Wesley
United Methodist Church in Jackson. When Eugene left Wesley United Methodist Church in 1967,
Sarah Jo made untold sacrifices in order to support the development of the Mississippi Religious and
Pastoral Counseling Foundation.
After their family moved to Jackson, Sarah Jo entered the field of education. She was a longtime
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counselor at Callaway High School, where she touched many lives; she is fondly remembered by numerous Callaway graduates as a mentor and friend.
Sarah Jo was a dedicated pastor’s wife and church member who participated in every kind of church
activity including playing the organ, committee work, the United Methodist Women, Sunday school,
and older adult ministry. Sarah Jo was also a charter member of Saint Matthew’s United Methodist
Church where she was involved in ministry at every level. The Christian love and support of her friends
at Saint Matthew’s, especially during her long illness, helped her persevere without losing faith in God’s
goodness.
Sarah Jo is survived by her husband, Eugene, her daughter, Diana Dyess Lunceford, her son David
Eugene Dyess, and their families. Her three granddaughters were her special joy.
Hazel C. Fairchild
1921-2008
Hazel C. Fairchild was born on October 24, 1921 in the Panhandle Community of Choctaw County,
MS. She was the fifth of seven children born to the late Henson and Clara Coleman. She was a graduate
of Weir High School and completed business college in Meridian, MS. On March 11, 1946 she married
my father, Rev. Ben F. Fairchild, and one child was born of this union. After accepting the call to the
ministry, my father was appointed local pastor on June 2, 1950 in Meridian MS. Together they served
the Lord and faithfully served each appointment in the Mississippi Conference before his retirement in
1968 due to health reasons.
My Mother loved the Lord and was always a faithful servant. A very honest, loving, and caring
person devoted to her family she was always ready to lend an ear, a shoulder, and be of help any way she
could to family, friends and her church.
In 1989, several years after her retirement with Mississippi State Hospital Commission in Louisville,
MS, she moved to Vicksburg, MS to live with her daughter. She was an active member of Hawkins
At the time of her death on October 8, 2008 in Vicksburg, MS she was 86 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her daughter,
Gail F. Parker, her grandson, Craig S. Danczyk, her granddaughter, Kimberly D. McCarthy, two great
grandchildren, Victoria Nicole Danczyk and Isabella Camile Danczyk, and one sister, Margie Coleman.
I was so blessed to have such a wonderful Mother---my dearest friend. Those who knew her loved her
and called her friend. I thank God for her influence in my life.
Submitted by her daughter, Gail F. Parker
Carolyn Ann Pine Felder
1945-2009
Carolyn Ann Pine Felder, 63, a clergy spouse, died April 19, 2009 at her home in Taylorsville.
Mrs. Felder was the spouse of the Rev. Joe Felder. She was born July 4, 1945, in Pike County. She
was the daughter of the late T.H. and Geneva Pine. She was a member of Taylorsville United Methodist
Church where she was the youth director and lead Bible studies; and she was active in the choir and
United Methodist Women. She also treasured time spent with her family at the Felder’s Camp meeting
every summer.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jeanette Fowler. Other survivors include: sons,
Joey Felder of McComb and John Thomas Felder of Summit; brother, Jerry Pine of Clearwater, Fla.; and
five grandchildren.
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Billy Carl Flynn
1936-2008
Billy Carl Flynn of Tupelo died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at North Mississippi Medical Center
after a brief illness. He was born October 18, 1936, to Eldridge Bradford “Billy” Flynn and Gladys
C. Coggin Flynn in Brewer. He graduated from Shannon High School in 1955. He graduated from
Mississippi State with a B. S. in Chemistry and an MBA. He did graduate work at the University of
Chicago in Economics. He received a fellowship degree from Georgia Tech in Economic Development.
He served in the United States Marine Corps Air Reserves for six years.
At the age of 10, he was baptized at Brewer UMC and remained a lifelong faithful member of the
United Methodist Church, serving in every capacity from Sunday School teacher to chairman of all the
boards. In 1960, he married Betty Whisenant Flynn at Tupelo First United Methodist Church.
He had a colorful and varied career in economic development and the plastics industry. An extremely versatile conversationalist, he was comfortable with all types of people from Presidents, Senators,
Governors to ditch diggers, and catfish line processors. Head Start children were entertained often by
“Mr. Bill” sitting in the floor sharing stories with them. The goal of his life was to enrich people’s lives
through education and the betterment of conditions for children.
At the time of his death, he was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church where the service
of the celebration of his life was held, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Rick Brooks, the Rev. Dr. Doyce Gunter,
Deaconess Nell Krueger. The family honored his request by receiving friends and loved ones at a jazz
reception in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Betty W. Flynn of Tupelo, his son, Bradford Whisenant Flynn and
wife, Kimberly, of Memphis and his daughter, Lane Flynn Molloy and husband, Michael, of Auckland,
New Zealand, two brothers, Charles Riley Flynn and wife, Nan, of Tupelo and Philip G. Flynn and wife,
Maggie, of Mobile. He is also survived by the lights of his life, granddaughter Eleanor Grace Flynn of
Memphis and Flynn Michael Bradford Molloy of Auckland.
He will be fondly remembered in his life’s journey for his “long” and colorful stories, his hugs, his
bouquets of flowers to those needing a smile, his quick humor, and his ability to care for those less fortunate.
Submitted by his wife, Betty
Irma Grisham
1919-2007
Irma Chambers Grisham, 87, died on June 11, 2007, at Green Houses At Traceway after an extended
illness. A Jackson native, she was born July 24, 1919 to the late John and Ethel Weems Chambers. A
child of the depression, she graduated high school and went on to earn her undergraduate degree at the
University of Southern Mississippi and Ole Miss. She was married to the Rev. James Grisham whom she
met at Mississippi Southern. They lived many places and serve3d in several churches during their ministry. She was a 7th grade English teacher at Nettleton School for many years. She was very involved in the
Methodist church, teaching Sunday School, playing the piano and leading the Youth Choir. Her father
and husband were both Methodist ministers. She was also a well loved cub scout leader and den mother.
She spent many hours working with youth, having a great impact on many young lives. It has been said
that she was the kindest person you could ever meet.
She is survived by her two children, Irma (Betty) Elizabeth Woolard and James R. Grisham, Jr.,
both of Tupelo; a daughter-in-law, Debra G. Grisham of Tupelo; one brother, Albert Chambers and wife
Virginia, of Tupelo; and one sister, Mary Alice Ward and husband, Ed, of San Antonio, TX; and two
grandchildren, James R. Grisham, III and Julie Ann Grisham.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a daughter, Ethel Ann Grisham; two sisters,
Elizabeth Ann and Sally Southerland; and two brothers, Billy Chambers and John Chambers.
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Mildred Clara Causey Jones
1913-2009
Mildred Clara Causey Jones was born on March 16, 1913, in McComb, Mississippi, the daughter
of Ed and Mary Bardwell Causey. She married Dr. G. Eliot Jones on September 1, 1934, in McComb,
Mississippi. She served beside him in his “Journey of Faith” in his ministry for 48 years in the Mississippi
Conference of the United Methodist Church. Her joys of life included crochet, needlepoint, quilting,
cooking, collecting cookbooks, and entertaining house guests.
Mrs. Jones passed away January 10, 2009, at the age of 95, at Colonial Lodge retirement center,
Terrell, Texas. She is survived by her son George E. Jones, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth; two granddaughters,
Kathryn Martinez and Judy Poe and her husband Jon; one grandson, G. Eliot Jones, III; three great grandchildren, Jon Wayne Poe, Blake Poe, and Kate Poe.
Submitted by her son George E. Jones, Jr.
Mamie Lee Knox
1917-2009
Mamie Lee Knox Of Starkville was born on April 17, 1917 in Starkville, MS. She died on March
3, 2009 at Oktibbeha County Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a true servant to our Lord and
Savior. She was married to the late Jesse J. Knox a United Methodist minister and she remained a faithful
member at Plair United Methodist Church and served in many capacities until her death. She served
as Communion Stewardess, Youth Sunday School teacher, treasurer of the United Methodist Women,
beautiful alto voice on the chancel choir.
Her favorite song was “Pass me not O gentle Savior” and she would sing every verse and you could
tell it was soothing to her soul. She was loved by everybody in the community and her family depended
on her for guidance and suggestions.
She is survived by her two sons Wallace (Tearetha) of Starkville and Clarence of Kalamazoo,
MI. one brother Willie of Starkville and a sister Alneda of Chicago, Il, seven grandchildren , 13 great
grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, a God daughter she really loved Sophia Nickels and a
dependable neice Doris Lawrence.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, five brothers and five sisters and a granddaughter.
Submitted by her God Daughter, Sophia
Rachel D. Lander
Rachel Louise Dunn Lander, 79, a clergy spouse, died March 8, 2009, in McComb.
Mrs. Lander was the spouse of the late Rev. Percy W. Lander, a United Methodist pastor.
Survivors include: sons, Ellis Lander, Rodney Lander and Bill Lander; daughter, Kay Troxler; nine
grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Barbara L. Linton
1932-2008
Barbara L. Linton, 76, a domestic seamstress, died Dec. 1, 2008 at her residence.
Mrs. Linton was a member of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of Ackerman United
Methodist Church.
Survivors include: husband of 56 years, the Rev. Paul Linton; son Ronald Linton of Louisville; daughters Jeanette Boyd of Starkville, Sylvia Baxter of Ackerman, Diane Simpson of Ackerman and Kathy
Self of McCool; brother Joe Tanner of Enterprise; sisters Alice Robinson of Meridian and Jane Tucker of
Meridian; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
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Dell Walker Moffat
1936-2009
Dell Moffat received her reward of eternal life on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 after fighting a long and
courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Diabetes. At the time of her death, she and her husband were
living at Riggs Manor in Raymond, MS.
Dell was born in Lincoln County to Odell and Monteal Walker in 1936. At the age of 5 she moved
to Jackson. She graduated from Central High School in Jackson and Jackson Commercial College.
In 1957 she married Rev, Curtis Moffat and for the next 50 years they served United Methodist
Churches in Georgia and Mississippi. She always felt that a part of her calling as a minister’s wife was
working with United Methodist Women. Dell served in numerous positions in local churches as well as
on district and conference levels. On three occasions she served as District President. She was a delegate
to the General Meeting of the United Methodist Women in Louisville, Kentucky. One of the highlights of
her work with United Methodist Women was the organization of the UMW at the newly formed church
at Trinity in Picayune, a church her husband organized and chartered in 2000. One of the units honored
her by naming it the “Dell Moffat Circle”, a name still used in that church.
A service of celebration was held in Lakewood Chapel, Jackson, Mississippi on Friday, March 20,
2009. Rev. Mike Sahler, her pastor, gave a message of hope and resurrection while Mrs. Ruth Lambert
shared some personal remarks about her work with Dell in the work of United Methodist Women.
Mrs. Moffat is survived by her husband, Rev. Curtis Moffat of Raymond; three children – Keith
Moffat (Sherell) of Ridgeland; Kathy Hamiter (Rhett) of Gulfport; and Beth Cuevas (Tim) of Long
Beach; five grandchildren – Emily, Cassie, and Mary Moffat; David and Jonathan Cuevas; and her brother,
Gerald Walker of Clinton.
Submitted by her husband Curtis Moffat.
Vera Corine Porter
Vera Corine Porter, 85, a clergy spouse, died April, 9, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.
Mrs. Porter worked alongside her husband, the Rev. Paul D. Porter, as he pastored several United
Methodist churches in Mississippi until his death in 1977. She continued serving as an active member of
Richland United Methodist Church in Richland until moving to Vicksburg in 2000. She attended Bible
study weekly at her residence at Heritage House in Vicksburg and shared her faith in God with others
daily. She attended First Baptist Church in Vicksburg with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Odell Burnside, her husband the Rev. Paul D.
Porter, her brother Carlous Burnside and her sister Marydene Sharplin. Survivors include: Son, Tommy
Porter of Pelahatchie; daughters, Paula Dunn of Flora and Lynn Stuckey of Vicksburg; brothers the Rev.
Cecil Burnside of Florence and Thomas Burnside of Jackson; sisters Vivian Gilbert of Lena and Maedell
Smith of Florence; and six grandchildren.
Jewell Duncan Scott
1911-2009
Jewell Duncan Scott was born August 19, 1911, in Midnight, MS and lived most of her life in
Vicksburg. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church.
She was married to Harry L. Scott and served alongside him in ministry to three faithful and loving
churches in Lorman, MS. Brother Harry’s ministry began in 1978 and continued through 1990 as he
served Blue Hill, Cane Ridge and Mizpah United Methodist Churches. She died on September 3, 2009,
at her home in Brandon, MS.
Jewell was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Scott, Sr.; a son, Harry L. Scott, Jr.; and a
sister, Thursa Poythress. Survivors include a daughter, Thursa Mae Westcott and her husband, Eddie, of
Utica; a son, John L. Scott and his wife, Nora, of Brandon; one niece, Janice Clark of Alexander, Va; one
nephew, Jimmy Poythress of Willow Springs, Texas; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three
great-great grandchildren.
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Lueguester Sherrod
1931-2008
Lueguester Sherrod, wife of John Edward Sherrod, was born March 28, 1931. She was born to Archie &
Bettie Windham of Preston, MS. She grew up in Kemper County, but after marrying John, she moved
to Meridian, MS. She was a graduate of Whisenton High School in Dekalb, MS and Calmese Beauty
College in Meridian, MS. Funeral services were conducted at St. Matthew United Methodist Church
in Bailey, MS. Lueguester loved and enjoyed ministering, being a comfort to her customers for over 40
years, and they loved her. She enjoyed many years of ministry in the United Methodist Church, where
she held offices in her local church. Lueguester was a wonderful mother and devoted grandmother. She
had a great love for family and also her community. After John’s passing she later married James Walker
who also preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter Queenlier Williams-Deeton (Lamar) of
Bailey, MS. Four grandchildren, Lawrence II (Richelle) Williams of Beavercreek, OH, Christopher (Sara)
Williams of Meridian, MS, Kimberly (Carl) Fair of Meridian, MS, Brandi L. Williams of Bailey, MS and
a God-daughter, Carmen Fountain. She will be greatly missed by friends and family.
Submitted by her daughter Queenlier Williams-Deeton
Elene Brooks Sutphin
1917-2009
Elene Brooks Sutphin was born in Mathiston, Mississippi on January 17, 1917, the daughter of John
and Ida Brooks. She died on March 3, 2009 in Meridian, Mississippi at the age of 92. Her memorial service
was celebrated in Central United Methodist Church with Reverends David Price, Bob Whiteside and
Johnny Crosby officiating. Honorary pall bearers were members of her Williams Sunday School Class.
While a student at Wood Jr. College she was President of the YWCA, on the newspaper staff, active
in drama, the acapella choir and held student employment positions. After graduating from Wood with
honors in 1938 she taught school at Simpson in Choctaw County where, in addition to classes she voluntarily instituted extra-curricular activities in drama and music. She later attended Millsaps College and
also audited classes in Theology at Emory University.
While at Wood she met her future husband, Felix and they were married May 26, 1940 by Dr. Jasper
Weber, President of Wood Jr. College and they shared 69 years of ministry for God.
In November of 1940, she and Felix moved to Atlanta so Felix could attend seminary at Emory
University. While in Georgia she taught in the Warm Springs high school and two years later she and
Felix moved closer to Atlanta where she took a job as caseworker for the Fulton County Department of
Public Welfare.
She returned to Mississippi when Felix completed seminary and was appointed to the Blue Mountain
5-point Charge. There she became the “mother” of the sixteen Methodist girls on the campus of Blue
Mountain College.
Their arrival in Blue Mountain coincided with a conference-wide financial campaign and the Charge
was challenged to raise $600.00! The Churches of the Charge were bewildered by the challenge to raise
such a sum. Elene made the suggestion that at Christmas each Church hold a worship program on the
theme, “Keeping Christmas,” and make an offering as a gift to the “Christ Child.” She wrote the script for
the program and when the offerings were totaled the “Christ Child” had exactly $600.00.
Elene gave herself unreservedly to God’s work in the Women’s Society of Christian Service. The 1953
Journal was dedicated to her with these words:
“She has served as Sub District President, District President, and Conference Promotion Secretary
before being called to the office of Conference President in 1949…
“Because of her youthful enthusiasm, gracious personality, keen intellect, and devoted consecration,
many have become members of the WSCS. The results being that the Conference reported the largest
increase in members and local units ever.”
She also led the Conference to adopt the Charter of Racial Policies of the Women’s Division of the
General Board. In 1957 she and Felix returned to Wood Jr. College where, as first lady, she reigned over all
of the social activities of the College for thirty years. Being a lifelong advocate of education and an organ
donor at death she gave her body to the University Medical Center in Jackson.
Survivors are: her husband, Felix, her son, Phil and his wife Peggy, two grandsons, Brad and Brent
and his wife Mandie.
Submitted by her son, Phil and husband Felix
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Geneva C. Taylor
Geneva C. Taylor, 96, died Oct. 8, 2008, at Hospices Ministries in Ridgeland.
Mrs. Taylor was the widow of the Rev. Wendell P. C. Taylor. They dedicated 40 years to his full-time
ministry in the Mississippi United Methodist Conference.
Survivors include sisters, Brybena Chambers Wyatt of Port Gibson and Leona Chambers Washington
of Jackson; and brothers, Wallace Chambers of Akron, Ohio and George Chambers of Boston.
Robert Emmon Tyson
1927-2008
He was a man called by many names — Dr. Tyson, Bob, Bobby, Dad, Pop, Granddaddy. Each was a
term of endearment for a man who lived a life of love for God and for others.
Robert Emmon Tyson was born on November 3, 1927 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, the son of Edmund
Taylor Tyson and Anne Martin Greene Tyson. He was married to Carolyn Anderson Tyson, and they were
parents of four children — Jane, Robert, Jr., Louise, and Sara. A daughter Laura Virginia died in infancy.
They were proud of five granddaughters and one grandson. Bob died at his home “Happy Hill’ in Holly
Springs on June 27, 2008. His funeral service was held in First United Methodist Church of Holly Springs,
and he was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Bob attended school in Holly Springs and served in the U. S. Army after graduation from high school.
Upon his discharge he graduated from the University of Mississippi and the University of Tennessee
Medical School. After an internship at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis, he began family practice in
his hometown. Ten years later he entered a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi
Medical Center in Jackson. He practiced Internal Medicine as a member of Jackson Medical Associates
for over thirty years. He served as Chief of Staff at St. Dominic Hospital and at Mississippi Baptist Medical
Center. He served a term as Governor of Mississippi for the American College of Physicians, an organization in which he was certified as a Fellow. He was a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University
of Mississippi School of Medicine. Due to illness he retired from the practice of medicine in 1996 and
returned to Holly Springs to live in 1999.
Bob spent his entire life faithfully serving God in a variety of roles --- as a Sunday School teacher for
over forty years, as a leader of many Bible Study groups (including one at the local prison), as a Certified
Lay Speaker, and for fifteen years as a Lay Member of Annual Conference at Galloway Memorial United
Methodist Church in Jackson and at First United Methodist Church of Holly Springs. He held many other
positions of leadership in these churches. He was truly a supportive helpmate as Carolyn attended four years
of college (with four young children still at home), prepared for her consecration as a diaconal minister,
and served in that capacity. He also served on the Boards of Memphis Theological Seminary, Rust College,
Marshall County Forestry Association, and Marshall County Habitat for Humanity. His hobbies included
travel at home and abroad, sports, genealogy, tree farming, photography, reading Shakespeare, crossword
puzzles and Sudoku.
A favorite Bible verse of Bob’s was “What does the Lord require of you but to act justly and to love
mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) Striving to live by these words, he was loved and
respected by all for his sense of fairness, gentleness, and kindness and for his deep faith in God.
Submitted by Carolyn Tyson, his wife for over 50 years
Mary Massengale Vandiver
1920-2009
Mary Edith Massengale Vandiver, 88, a clergy spouse, (Johnnie Taylor Vandiver, Sr. (4-21-1989)
was born 11-18-1920 in Newport, Arkansas and died 2-7-2009 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She married
J. T. Vandiver, Sr., on 8-25-1939. Prior to his service for the United States Navy they had two boys,
Johnnie Taylor Vandiver, Jr. and James Franklin Vandiver, Sr. After World War II, the Vandiver’s entered
the ministry and added two girls to their family, Marjorie Ann V. Moore (5-27-1995) and Mary Lee V.
Geismar. Together, they served the Methodists of Mississippi at Hickory Flat, Macedonia, Kosciusko
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Circuit, Pope, Potts Camp, Victoria and the Boyle, Litton-Lyon Circuit. During and after her husband’s
years of service Mrs. Vandiver utilized her organization talents in various capacities in their church fields.
She was especially dedicated to her beloved Sunday school, Mrs. Walter V. Davis group, at Kosciusko
Submitted by Lee Geismer
Ruth Koon Wilson
1924-2008
Ruth was born Feb. 3, 1924 to John and Ivy Moore in Prentiss county MS. She was the oldest girl in a
family of twelve children, Six girls and six boys so she grew up helping her mother care for her sisters and
brothers. They were farmers so spent some time working in the fields.
In 1945 she married Ervin Koon who had just been discharged from the army after serving in WWII.
Ruth and Ervin had one son, Dean, and had an enjoyable marriage until his death in 1972.
In 1975 Ruth met and married John T. Wilson, a UM minister, and she worked with him as they
served several UM charges in the N.MS and MS Conferences. Ruth did what a minister’s wife does and
did it well.
Ruth and John retired in 1995 from the MS Conference but continued to work in churches until ill
health prevented them from doing so. They both continued to serve in such areas as praying, ministering
to sick or lonely people. God always blessed their efforts.
Ruth was especially proud of her three grandchildren Jared, Joseph and Jenna Koon, Dean’s children,
as well as John’s two sons David and Barry Wilson and their children.
Ruth went to be with God in heaven Sept.4, 2008 from the Golden Living Center, Ripley, MS.
Along with Paul and others, She fought a good fight and finished her course and now has received her
crown which all Christians look forward to.
Memories are so precious!
Submitted by her husband John T. Wilson
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In Memorium
We regret that a memoir was not
available for the following persons:
Clergy:
Mary Claudell Jones
Burnell Phillips
Spouses:
Nell Jernigan Butts
Mary Norwood
Mary H. Smith
Carolyn Sowell
And in loving memory,
we dedicate this page to them.
C. Pictorial
Glimpses of Annual Conference 2009
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward and conference Lay Leader Timothy Crisler
lead the opening worship service at Annual Conference.
Anderson Argeutu (from
left), Jonathan Burris, Evan
McNair, Ryan Kaufman
and Joshua Burris package meals for hungry children around the world.
Volunteers packed 65,000
meals for Stop Hunger Now.
The Hope for
Africa Children’s
Choir takes part
in the Friday
night worship
service at Annual
Conference.
Photo courtesy of Jason
M. Martin/UM
Communications
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Volunteers begin bagging some 32,000 pounds of sweet potatoes for the
Society of St. Andrew. In addition to the potatoes, they bagged cucumbers, squash and cabbage.
Some of the more
than 150 decorated
doors brought to the
Jackson Convention
Complex for the
2009 session of the
Mississippi Annual
Conference. Churches
decorated doors illustrating their mission.
Head Teller the Rev.
Garry Ruff collects ballots and pencils from
his staff following the
Annual Conference vote
on proposed changes
to the constitution of
the United Methodist
Church. The voting process took about an hour.
Awards
Sybil Arant
of Sunflower
accepts the Harry
Denman Award for
Evangelism. Arant
has been involved in
a variety of evangelistic programs.
Elbert Hilliard
of Jackson accepts
the Tobias Gibson
Award for history.
Former Gov. William F.
Winter and the William
Winter Institute for Racial
Reconciliation won the 2009
Emma Elzy Award.
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Bishop Hope Morgan Ward holds the microphone for
Leola Dillard of Yazoo City as Dillard accepts the first
Trans4mation Award for Leadership.
Mississippi Conference United
Methodist Women President Jackie
Pennington presents a check for
$1,500 to the Rev. Ann Kaufman
of Harmony United Methodist
Church to support the church’s
food pantry. The pantry provides
meals for some 1,100 people each
month. Harmony UMC has about
40 members.
The Rev. Mary Hutson
completed an 11-year
journey from local pastor
to elder in full connection with the United
Methodist Church
during the 2009
Annual Conference.
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D. 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.
Birth
Date/Place
Steele, Macon Henry (LP)
04/13/11
Harrell, John A.
11/11/1894
Alexander, Robert D.
05/24/31
Courtney, John W.
12/03/03 Simpson Cty
Nix, John Paul
03/16/12
Moore, John Inman
9/5/1898 Biloxi
Presley, Earl
08/19/09 Vaughn
Prewitt, O. Thomas
4/14/1899 Ackerman
Stuart, James K.
11/06/22 Logan Ct.,T
Crisler, Joseph C.
4/15/1894
Nelson, Alfred L.
7/12/1889 Crystal Spg
Young, Roosevelt
02/28/23
Landrum, Hollis T.
08/17/23 Harelston
Pigott, Charles H.
09/15/32 Meridian
Stephens, Kenneth (LP)
07/07/62 Saginaw, MI
Lowery, Thomas G.
12/10/04 Carroll Cty
Stephenson, W. M.
03/16/20 McComb
Brantley, Miriam G.(AM)
Conway, MS
Roberts, Q. C.
07/06/18 Vancleve
Cowan, Lucius
02/06/02 Cowan, FL
Duke, Charles D.
07/24/20 Sandersville
Dillard, John Harmon
11/06/11 Clark Cty.
Russell, Paul Eugene
11/10/25 Sardis
Richmond, John W.
07/08/08 Lexington Cameron, Roger
08/30/19 Shubuta Cumberland, Lonnia A. 03/18/19 Philadelphia Peden, Harold
08/12/28 Philadelphia Bailey, A. W.
7/1/1888 Coldwater Ashmore, Charles E.(LP) 8/3/32 Lowndes Cty. Wise, Louis (LP)
Felder, Hugh R.
02/25/38 Felders Byrnes, Percy Shields
Elliott, Ocel Lex
1910 Itawamba Cty. Long, Robert Lee, Sr.
Leggett, J. W., Jr.
10/11/07 Allen
Epps, Dunlap (LP)
03/09/03 Biloxi
Grisham, Roy Arnold
1905 Tippah Cty. Snow, Presley (LP)
1909
Foster, Arthur (AM)
Pittman, Issac C.
Sandy Hook Lindsey, Jordan Allen 10/06/12 Brandon
Shelton, Thomas E.
05/08/10 Lamar Ct., Al Bridges, Lewis
08/28/34 Lena
Grantham, W.E., (LP)
Granberry, Seth W.
02/18/13 Wesson
Hill, B. F. (LP)
02/05/05 Copiah Cty. Death
Date/Place
08/03/89
08/19/89
08/30/89 Pontotoc
09/27/89 Florence
11/19/89
11/19/89 Ocean Spg
12/07/89 Jackson
12/11/89 Jackson
01/01/90
01/10/90
01/23/90 Jackson
02/10/90
02/19/90 Jackson
03/29/90 Jackson
04/05/90 Memphis,T
04/21/90 Carroll
05/09/90 Vicksburg
06/28/90 Kosciusko
10/01/90 Gulfport
10/23/90 Hattsbg.
11/07/90 Jackson
11/10/90 Canton
11/22/90 Greenwood
12/13/90
12/23/90 Beaugard
01/03/91 Yazoo City
01/08/91 Pearl
02/08/91 Greenleaf
02/20/91 Pickens
04/30/91 Verona
05/08/91 Felders
06/19/91
06/19/91 Lowndes Cty
06/21/91
07/18/91 Jackson
09/05/91 Victoria
09/11/91 Montg. Al
10/01/91
10/22/91 Waycross, Ga
11/21/91
12/11/91 Milry, Al
12/26/91 Columbus
02/07/92 Picayune
02/14/92 Lafayette, LA
03/07/92 Yazoo City
04/09/92
222
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)
Cantin, George Witte
Moore, John Weems
04/01/02 Gallman
Scott, Roy T. (LP)
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
02/15/96 Oxford
03/01/96 Biloxi
03/11/96 Lincoln Ct.
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. Thornton, Robert Andrew
Wilson, Edward Baxter
Barron, Claude Edward
12/21/44 L.Rock, Ar
223
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
01/19/98
01/13/99 Batesville
02/04/99 Noxapater
224
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
Huffman, Robert M.
09/26/36, Pelahatchie
Patrick, William D.
Palmer, Louis D.
1915
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
03/01/02
04/13/02, Moss Point
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
Clark, Albert Gladwin
07/06/19 Drew Hubbard, Robert Kellis Jr.
07/26/26 Aliceville, AL
225
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
03/24/05
03/25/05 Starkville
226
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
Ellis, Robert Lee, Jr.
05/15/19
Jones, Mary Claudell
01/09/36
Dickerson, Gordon E.
01/09/25 Johnson Station
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
05/13/08
05/31/08
Earnest, Charles Edward, Jr.
Barham, Ronald Jerry
Flemming, George Harold Sr.
Mainers, William Selby
Alsworth, Marion Selby
Hudnall, Helen Faye Junkin
Jones, George Elliot
Phillips, Burnell
Baylot, Sylvia McGuffie
Williamson, Dolphus Paul
Freeman, Gaston Howard, Jr.
McLean, Oliver Talmadge
Lewelling, Otis George
09/25/22 Chickasaw Co.
02/07/43 Florence, AL
12/09/15 Theadville
04/30/27 Henderson, TN
01/27/27 Meridian
03/10/46 Jackson
08/15/15 McComb
04/22/22
04/16/40 Rosedale, MI
10/07/27 Union
09/29/27 Meridian
08/21/31 Whiteville, NC
07/20/37
227
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
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) 4893724
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) 5462271
Anderson, Bobbie Ruth (Spinks, Willie Clifton)- 114 Ollie Lawrence Rd., Lucedale, MS 39452
Appleberry, Mary Louise (Appleberry, Clifton E.)- 44 Wood Boyd Rd., Tylertown, MS 39667
Arender, Mary Lou (Arender, Coley)- 500 Old Pearl Rd., Harrisville, MS 39082 (601) 846-3116
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
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)- P. O. Box 333, Noxapater, MS 39346 (662) 7242281
Bartee, Virgia Mae (Bartee, Harry)- 505 N. Singleton St., Canton, MS 39046 (601) 859-3289
*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
Berry, Cassie L. (Berry, Lawrence J.)- 58 Janie Catherine Davis, Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7349
Bonds, Jewell B. (Bonds Sr., John C.)- P.O. Box 173, Roxie, MS 39661
Booker, Zephorah E. (Booker Sr., Warren Gammill)- P.O. Box 56, Lexington, MS 39095
Boyer, Marcia (Boyer, Robert Lee)- 9829 Pokia Way, Diamondhead, MS 39525 (228)365-9038
Brooks, Martha (Brooks, Truman Darnell)- 1325 McIngvale Rd., Apt. 301, Hernando, MS 38632 (662)
429-8724
Branning, Linda (Billy Joe)- 12991 Road 610, Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 656-2604
Bridges, Frances (Bridges, Lewis)- 4110 Hwy 80, Lawrence, MS 39336
Buie, Martha (Buie, John)- 304 Varick St., Jersey City, NJ 07302
Burt, Jeanette (Burt, Cawthon Bowen)- 3694 High Point Dr., Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 458-0869
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.)- 15687 Ferncreek Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017-0701
Cantin, Flora King (Cantin, George Witte)
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Carter, Elizabeth Hann (Carter, Ross)- 15372 Parkwood Dr. N #N, Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 8523860
Chatham, Betty Jane (Chatham, John William “JW”)- 12408 Cypress Dr., Gulfport, MS 39503
(228)831-4579
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
Crump, Jennie Ruth (Crump, A. W.)- 2428 Harriotte Ave., Jackson, MS 39209
Cumberland, Mary (Cumberland, Lonnie A.)- 526 E.10th St., Yazoo City, MS 39194 (662) 746-9319
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
Dickson, Mary (Dickson, N. A.)- 1007 Porter Street, Columbia, MS 39429 (601) 731-1711
Dillard, Bobbye (Dillard, J. Harmon)- P. O. Box 147, Canton, MS 39046 (601) 849-1653
Dodge, June (Dodge, Bruce Kenneth)- 11082 Noll Drive., Apt B, D’Iberville, MS 39540
Doggett, Madeline (Doggett, Blanton)- 53191 Hwy 433, Slidell, LA 70461 (504) 641-6890
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)- 1135 Gunnison Court, Clarkston, GA 30021
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
Gemeny, Annie L. (Gemeny, Edgar D.)- Box 122, Chunky, MS 39323
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
Goff, Minnie V. (Goff, Will Garfield)- Box 415, Stonewall, MS 39363 (601) 659-7322
Gore, Lounett (Gore, Julian Andrew)- 241 Kealy Gore Rd., Laurel, MS 39443
Grantham, Eleanor B. (Grantham, William Elria)
Griffin, Zelma Mae (Griffin, John T)- 30055 Wren Cemetery Rd., Aberdeen, 39730 (662) 256-8783.
Grisham, Hilda (Grisham, James E.)- 1811 Independence Square, Iuka, MS 38852
Gunn, Evelyn (Gunn, Clyde)- 9251 N. Carlotta Lane, Brown Deer, WI 53209
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
Harris, Irma M. (Harris, David Aubren)- 1600 Westwood Ave, Apt A18., Richmond, VA 23227
Hartfield, Katherine (Hartfield, William Earl)- 118 Fillingame Rd., Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 545-8908
Hathorn, Clyde Whiteside (Hathorn, Howard Lee)- 806 McCally Rd., Louisville, MS 39339
Heard, Jr., Major (Heard, Lynda Faye)- 837 Fairwood Dr., Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 226-3151
Hedgepeth, Orell (Hedgepeth, Hiram Jessie) - 112 Basin Refuge Rd., Lucedale, MS 39453 (601) 9477287
Hegwood, Callie (Hegwood, Jerome Kerry)- 3151 Knollwood Dr., Room 203, Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 633-3251
Henson, Elizabeth I. (Henson, William Howard)- 960 Grouse Meadow Dr., Cordova, TN 38018
Hill, Ellen W. (Hill, D. Kenneth)- 813 N. 13th St., Vincennes, IN 47591 (812) 895-1454
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
Holder, Elva Frances (Holder Jr., James H.)- P. O. Box 341651, Bartlett, TN 38184
Holliday, Vera Craig (Holliday, James)- 1075 Deryll, Jackson, MS 39212 (601) 371-1725
Hollingsworth, Nancy C. (Hollinsgworth, Rudolf)- P.O. Box 724, Decatur, MS 39327 (601) 635-4181
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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
Howell, Katherine (Howell, James Edward, Sr.)- 5137 Barton Agricola Road, Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-1685
Hubbard, Sara (Hubbard, Robert K.)- 404 McKinley, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-2493
Hudson, Corrine (Hudson, Grady)- Rt. 2, Box 83, Guntown, MS 38849 (662) 365-3221
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)- 832 N. Ninth Ave., Laurel, MS 39440
Jackson, Molly (Jackson Jr., James Willard)- 208 Womack Rd., Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-4387
Jeter, Bertie (Jeter, Doc) 231 CR 526, Ripley, MS 38663 (662) 837-9537
Johnson, Gloria Fox (Johnson, Thomas Murphey) - Rt. 1 Box 686, Equality, AL 36026 (334) 415-8820
Johnson, Larry Darnell (Johnson, Rosweitha)- 984 Old Conley Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 361-7242
Johnson, Marie W. (Johnson, George W.)- c/o John Johnson, 5078 Cedar St., Meridian, MS 39303
Jones, Ann (Jones, James L.)- 1100 Pace Parkway, Mobile, AL 36693
Jones, Lacy Lee (Jones, Champinoise)- 107 CR 52816, Heidelberg, MS 39439 (601) 787-3637
*Jones, Mildred (Jones, George Elliot)- 400 Laurel Tr. N, Terrell, TX 75160 (972) 524-4270
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
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.)- 611 Corbett St., Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 932-2692
Laseter, Dorothy (Laseter, Charles D.)- 708 Jessamine St., Ellisville, MS 39437
Leggett, Carol (Leggett, III, J. Willard)- 644 Magnolia Cir. Gulf Shores, AL 36542
*Lewelling, Yvonne (Lewelling, Otis George)- 2701 Dogwood Ln., Moss Point, MS 39562 (228) 5886583
Lewis, Carolyn (Lewis, Floyd O.)- 167 St. Augustine Dr., Madison, MS 39110 (601) 853-2060
Loftin, Mary B. (Loftin, Rex L.)- 5800 Old Providence Rd., Apt. 5303, Charlotte, NC 28226-6881
(704) 362-0460
Lott, Ann (Lott, William Robert)- 938 Sycamore St., Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 226-8217
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)- 2506 39th St., Apt. 71, Meridian, MS 39305
McBride, Edna H. (McBride, George H.)- 245 Will Hayes Rd., Ellisville, MS 39437 (601) 429-1633
McCafferty, Miriam Stamps (McCafferty, Jr., James T.)- 201 Burke St., McComb, MS 39648
(601) 684-1182
McGlowan, Alberta (McGlowan, James Thomas)
*McLean, Anne (McLean, Oliver Talmadge)- 1022 Sandra Dr., Laurel, MS 39440
McLelland, Wilma (McLelland, William C.)- 104 Linden, Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-1622
Miller, JoAnn B. (Miller, Rush Glen) 906 Cedarbrook Dr., Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 236-2404
Miller, Rose (Miller, Harold)- 6600 Poplar Springs Dr., Apt B-123, Meridian, MS 39305
Mills, Betty (Mills, William G.) - 101 Northwood Dr., Louisville, MS 39339 (662) 773-6910
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
Mosley, Mary Nell (Mosley, John Wesley)- 72 Chickasaw St., Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-2418
Mullen, Mary Frances (Mullen, Greek L.)- 6 CR 237, Corinth, MS 38834 (662) 287-2701
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Murphy, Margaret Ann Higgason (Higgason, Paul Lavert)- 1300 CR 14, Myrtle, MS 38650
(662) 538-9833
Nabors, Jackie (Nabors, Jackie Moore)- P. O. Box 828, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 452-7176
Nabors, Margaret (Nabors Jr., James L.)- 1803 W. Borroum, Corinth, MS 38834 (662) 287-7244
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., Pensecola, FL 32514 (850) 476-9065
Oliver, Kathryn (Oliver, Gilbert L.)- 4104 Finley St. at 41st Ave., Gulfport, MS 39501
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
Parker, Carol W. (Parker, Clarence)- 8 Mary Way, Foxboro, MA 20350
Payne, Minnie Grace (Payne, John P.)- 1677 Gilbert Rd., Utica, MS 39175 (601) 885-8089
Peden, Elsie (Peden, Milton Jay)- 806 Michele Dr., Winona, MS 38967 (662) 283-4836
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
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
Price, Etta Watts (Price, John Calvin)- Box 609, Foxworth, MS 39483
Proctor, Virginia A. (Proctor, William Lee)- 148 Pecan Hill Dr., Clinton, MS 39056
Ramey, Cleo (Ramey, J. D.)- 23 E. Baylis Rd., Columbia, MS 39429
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.)- 11404 Meadow Wood Ave., Urg, VA 22407
Ray, Mary 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
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
Robertson, Merlene (Robertson, Murry)- 723 Ladner St., Purvis, MS 39475 (601) 794-3957
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
Rushing, Eunice (Rushing, Leslie Wayne)- 950 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA 94550
Russell, Barbara (Russell, Paul Eugene)- 203 Briarwood Cir., Greenwood, MS 38930
Sally, 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)- P.O. Box 1253, Columbus, MS 39701 (662) 329-1999
Shelton, Sarah B. (Shelton, Thomas Edward)- 324 Taylor St., Columbus, MS 39702
Sills, Helen Faye, 1232 Vaughn Rd., Memphis, TN 38122
Smith, Alice (Smith, Clarence Jude “CJ”)- 9801 Hidden Lake Rd., Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 8264376
Smith, Beatrice (Smith, E. Binford)- 911 Old Canton Rd., Carthage, MS 39051 (601) 267-9181
Smith, Frances (Smith, R. Stewart)- 1078 Cedar Hill Dr., Jackson, MS 39206
Smith, Olivia D. (Smith, Henry Y.)- Box 255, Union, MS 39365 (601) 774-8077
Smith, Pollie J. (Smith, Alexander)
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
Speed, Mary (Speed, John C.)- #102, 1440 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39530
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.)- 3922 28th St., Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 485-5450
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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
Thompson, Beulah (Thompson, George Kerney)- P. O. Box 268, Taylorsville, MS 39168 (601) 785-4390
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
Wallace, Kathleen (Wallace, Hubert Gill) - 41 Westgate Rd., Ashville, NC 28806 (828) 253-0236
Ward, Gladys (Ward, Geoffrey)- Rt. 2 Box 103, McCool, MS 39108
Waters, Mary Sue (Waters Jr., Louis)- 1882 Pecan Rd., Newton, MS 39345 (601) 727-3784
Waugh, Mattie Irene (Waugh, W.D. “Bill”)- 806 Leaf River Dr., Taylorsville, MS 39168 (601) 785-4381
Weaver, Harriet P. (Weaver, Irvin)- 12 Truro St., Quincy, MA 02169
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
Whitlock, Mettie Miller (Whitlock, Clifton)- 215 Walnut St., Ridgeland, MS 39157
Wiggers, Mary (Wiggers, Charles Campbell)- 204 CR 461, Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 236-4768
Wiginton, Mary Ann (Wiginton, Henry Leaton) 5 Leander Ct., Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 831-1113
Williams, Opal (Williams, Burwell E.)- 12 Fortenberry Drive, Foxworth, MS 39483
Williamson, Naomi (Williamson, James A.)- 214 Beaver Creek Trail, Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 9877391
*Williamson, Sybil (Willliamson, Dolphus Paul)- 2039 Briarwood Dr., Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 4082774
Wolfe, Ada J. (Wolfe, James F.)- 14221 O’Neal Rd., Apt.11, Gulfport, MS 39503
Wolfe, Carolyn (Wolfe, T. Hillman)- 200 Patton Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 545-8545
Wood, Ruth Mayhew (Wood, Huey Edward) 620 Washington St., Boonville, MS 38829 (662) 728-3769
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Section VIII
Council on Finance & Administration
Report #1
As defined in Section 611 of the 2008 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 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 apportionments to local churches. Herein are our recommendations of procedures and policies to be
followed by the Mississippi Annual Conference.
Realizing that education is the key to achieving a higher percentage of giving to the apportionments,
CFA shall be available within clusters and districts to interpret and personalize the apportionments and
to teach Christian stewardship to local churches. We shall provide districts and clusters with current
materials explaining the apportionments.
Agency/Institution Accountability and Distribution
CFA recommends a funding process that requires accountability, responsibility, and communication.
During an annual review of agencies and institutions by the appropriate conference committee or Tabke
to which they relate, each agency and institution shall be made aware of the following:
■ Actively consider the option of not receiving conference apportionments and raising its own
funds.
■ Beginning in 2009, existing agencies and institutions under the direction of their own Boards of
Directors shall have their apportionment reduced by 10 percent each year over eight years leaving
20% available.
■ Beginning in 2009, all new ministry initiatives will be fully funded for a five-year start-up period. In
the next four years (sixth through ninth years), the apportionment will be reduced by 20 percent
of the original apportioned amount each year leaving 20% available.
The Council on Finance and Administration requests that each institution requesting funds present
a budget request as designed by the council for 2011, 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 15, 2009. Boards, agencies, committees, or institutions of the
conference not presenting a formal request properly signed will not be considered for funding by CFA
for the 2011 budget.
The amount made available for the conference operation shall be determined by the percentage
of apportionments received during the preceding year. Boards, committees, institutions, and agencies
requesting an advance on their budgeted funds cannot receive an excess of the percentage paid to 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).
Agency 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.
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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. 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 apportionment revenue is $200,000 or greater. For
entities with annual apportionment revenues 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.
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 will 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 and statement from the reviewing body must be presented:
■ Campus ministry units, unless they are receiving conference capital campaign funds
■ Clergy Spouses
District Audits and Internal Controls
Financial statements as defined in Internal Controls for District Offices for District Funds shall be presented to the CFA each year. All funds held by the district must be included in the audit report. The CFA
has reviewed the internal control document and found it to be acceptable. Following is the document:
The protection of assets (cash, equipment, securities, valuables, and so on) is a basic management
requirement for all organizations, whether large or small, profit seeking or nonprofit. Church leaders
have a special fiduciary obligation to make sure that all church assets are protected and used properly. As
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District Superintendents the responsibility extends not only to the churches and their members but also
to the clergy of your district. As a leader of the district you can not expect any higher level of protection
and assurance than what is exemplified in your office.
The problem most often associated with internal controls is dishonest acts. Yet honest errors account
for significant losses. While a perfect system that detects and prevents all dishonest acts and honest errors
is virtually impossible to design, there are various features that can be built into the district accounting
system to minimize the possibility of errors.
The District Superintendents in a cabinet meeting on September 9, 2004 agreed to adopt the following internal controls to be used consistently throughout the District offices of the Conference. Further it
is agreed that the system will be in operation no later than December 31, 2004.
Applicability
All Funds administered and assets owned by the District Office and/or under the authority of the
District Superintendent.
Purpose
A. To protect the assets of the district from misuse or misappropriation
B. To ensure that financial statements properly reflect financial activity
C. To minimize the possibility of errors
D. To protect employees who are responsible for handling cash and other assets from any appearance
of impropriety
Procedures
1. District Finance Committee/Board of Trustee Oversight
A. District Finance Committee appoints a lay Treasurer who is accountable to the District
Finance Committee. The lay treasurer can not be the District Secretary.
B. District Finance Committee chair and District Superintendent shall receive monthly financial
reports prepared by the lay treasurer.
C. The District Trustee’s shall be responsible for the personal and real property of the district.
D. All persons handling funds shall be bonded.
2. Management of Receipts
A. District secretary shall receipt all cash received in the district office in a pre-numbered bound
duplicate receipt book. A receipt shall be issued to the payee. A copy shall be maintained in
the office. Cash shall be deposited daily.
B. Checks shall be endorsed immediately upon receipt with a stamp that says “For Deposit only
to the __________District Account #_______”. Checks shall be deposited at least weekly.
C. Deposits shall be made by the District Secretary. The deposit slip shall identify the receipt
numbers that represent the cash deposit or copies of the checks making up the deposit shall be
attached.
D. The District Secretary shall provide to the lay treasurer a copy of the deposit slip with adequate
information for recording the accounting records.
E. The District Secretary shall be responsible for the accounting for the district apportionments
including billing if applicable.
3. Management of Payments
A. The District shall use a voucher and docket system for disbursements.
B. The District Superintendent shall be the one who authorizes all disbursements. In the District
Superintendent’s absence, the District Superintendent shall appoint a person other than the
district secretary to authorize a disbursement. In the case of an expense authorization by the
appointee, a written report shall be provided to the District Superintendent.
C. The District Secretary or lay treasurer shall be the one who prepares the checks.
D. All checks will require two signatures, one from each of the following groups.
1. Group one: This group shall be the preparer of the check. (Lay treasurer; District Secretary
See 3C above)
2. Group two: This group shall be the authorizing party of the expenditure. District
Superintendent or District Superintend designee in 3B above.
E. A signature stamp shall not be used and no check shall be signed in blank.
F. A imprest petty cash fund may be operated in the district office. This fund can be a separate
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bank account with a ceiling established and reimbursed on a periodic basis. This account shall
have one required signature and be in the custody of that person. Alternatively the fund may
be a true cash fund with a ceiling established and reimbursed on a periodic basis. The fund
shall be in the custody of one person.
G. No debit card shall be used by the district.
4. Record Keeping and Reconciliation
A. The lay treasurer shall be the District accounting record keeper and Quickbooks program
shall be the accounting system.
B. The lay treasurer shall receive the bank statement unopened and prepare the monthly bank
reconciliation.
C. The lay treasurer shall prepare monthly financial statements and budget performance statements and provide them to the Chair of Finance and District Superintendent.
D. All accounting records and bookkeeping systems shall be maintained in the District office on
the district computer system. The conference treasurer shall prescribe the chart of accounts
and bookkeeping system and assist in the establishment thereof.
5. Annual Financial Reports
Each district shall have an internal audit prepared each year by the internal auditor engaged by
the conference. In a year in which there is a change in District Superintendent, there shall be an
agreed upon proceedures engagement conducted by a CPA selected by the CFA and authorized to
do business in the state of Mississippi. The Conference Treasurer shall provide the internal audit
program.The Financial reports/agreed upon procedures shall be completed and a copy provided
to the Conference Treasurer by August 15 following the close of the year.
6. Real and Personal Property
A. The Trustee chair shall have prepared a listing of the personal property of the district parsonage and district office that will include the date acquired, description of the asset, and cost.
If the asset was contributed, then the inventory shall so indicate. A permanent file on each
asset shall be maintained that has pertinent data such as warranty, bill of sale, maintenance
agreements, etc.
B. The Board of Trustees shall be responsible for the annual æreview of the inventory listing.
C. The District Superintendent shall have authority over the assets and use there of. Any loaning
of equipment outside the office shall be requested in writing and approved in writing by the
District Superintendent. Acquisition or sale of fixed assets shall be in consultation with the
District Superintendent and the Trustee Chair as representative of the Trustees.
D. The Trustees shall prepare a listing of real property owned by the District. All original deeds
shall be in a fire proof container.
E. The Chair of Trustees shall submit a copy of the inventory of personal and real property to the
Conference Treasurer each year in association with the annual audit.
F. The Trustees shall review the adequacy of insurance for liability, property and casualty on an
annual basis.
Capital Expenditures
As a matter of policy, the CFA will not include proposed capital 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.
Conference Expenditures
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: fifty dollars ($50.00) per night for lodging when staying in a motel/hotel and five dollars ($5.00) per
meal. There will be no reimbursement from the annual conference for travel.
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Those eligible for per diem from the annual conference are the following:
a. Retired Clergy
b. Disabled Clergy
c. Retired Diaconal Ministers
d. Disabled Diaconal Ministers
e. Conference Staff Persons
f. Conference Lay Leader
g. District Lay Leaders
h. Conference President of United Methodist Women
i. Conference President of United Methodist Men
j. Conference President of United Methodist Youth
k. President or equivalent officer of Conference Young Adult Organization
l. Chairpersons of all conference boards, committees, councils, and commissions, if laypersons
m. District Presidents of United Methodist Men
n. District Presidents of United Methodist Women
o. District Presidents of United Methodist Youth
p. Equalizing lay members, as named by the district
q. 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.
r. Special cases approved by the Cabinet, such as mission charges
s. Conference and District Directors of Lay Speaking Ministries
B. Conference Compensation
The pay period of clergy shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30 of the next year. 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
provide the following documentation: purpose of travel, mileage, copies of hotel bills, documentation for
meals, receipts for car rental, parking, 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 salaries and equitable support packages for the district
superintendents. The level of compensation shall be determined annually by the CFA.
Directors, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, and Senior Staff Compensation will be determined by the CFA and by appropriate responsible conference committee and/or Table, and will not
exceed District Superintendents compensation.
Each district shall provide a district parsonage or housing allowance and funding for utilities. 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 employees.
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The annual conference shall provide a parsonage or housing allowance and funding for utilities
for the administrative assistant to the bishop and director of Connectional Ministries when clergy are
appointed to these positions.
The salary shall be remitted either semi-monthly or monthly from the conference treasurer’s office.
Travel, continuing education, and reimbursable expenses shall be paid after vouchers have been submitted with appropriate documentation. Travel expenses will be reimbursed using the same policy as conference staff. The expenses to the required training experience for newly appointed district superintendents
and director of Connectional Ministries shall be paid by the conference.
Salaries approved by Annual Conference will constitute maximum compensation. CFA 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 transferring into this
conference shall be paid from the conference administration fund from his/her place of residence to the
annual conference line up to a maximum of $1,800, if the move is initiated by the bishop and Cabinet.
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.
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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.
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.
Formula for Making Apportionments
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 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 64 through 72 over the last two years by the amount spent by all
churches in the conference on those items to compute the church’s index.) Appeals for changes in
apportionments made because amounts were incorrectly reported shall be made to Council on Finance
and Administration through the Conference Treasurer.
A. The base shall be statistical lines:
a. Line No. 64
Pastor’s Base Compensation
b. Line No. 65
Associate(s) Base Compensation
c. Line No. 65
Housing Related Allowances Paid Pastor and Associate(s)
d. Line No. 67
Reimbursements Paid Pastor and Associate(s)
e. Line No. 68
Other Cash Allowances Paid Pastor and Associate(s)
f. Line No. 69
Diaconal Minister(s)/Deacon(s) Total Compensation
g. Line No. 70
Other Staff Compensation and Expenses
h. Line No. 71
Current Expenses for Program
i. Line No. 72
Other Current Operating Expenses
(Except property and casualty insurance)
B. The apportionment for a new congregation shall be determined as follows: First full year after
charter shall be a grace period. Apportionments 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. Churches paying 100
percent of every apportioned line item of their conference apportionments will be commended by
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the CFA at each Annual Conference. Churches that have increased or improved their apportionment remittances will be recognized for their efforts. An appropriate certificate will be given to
each church by the district superintendent at the Charge Conference.
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 718 of
The 2008 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.
Investment Policy
All funds of the annual conference under the control of the conference treasurer shall be invested
under the direction of the Council on Finance and Administration with priority given to the Mississippi
United Methodist Foundation.
Depository
In accordance with Section 614 of the 2004 Book of Discipline, the conference treasurer is designated
the authority by the CFA to designate a depository for all conference funds.
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 their own
cost the bonding as required by the 2004 Discipline.
Mailing Lists
Mailing lists will be made available to United Methodist agencies and institutions from the conference office, as it is practical.
Special Appeals
Conference advance specials are established and carried out in the same spirit of partnership as the
general advance program. Advance Gifts are used for the establishment and or support of conference and
district church extension and missionary needs. In accordance with the 2008 Discipline paragraph 654, the
following entities are declared conference advance specials.
Conference Advance Specials
a. Burkley House, Jackson
b. Chabadza Partnership with Zimbabwe
c. Church and Community Worker Earnestine Varnado
d. Contact, The Crisis Line
e. Center for Independent Living, Inc
f. Choctaw Mission
g. Coast Prison Ministry, Gulfport
h. Delta Ministry, (Trinity Mission, Lambert/Marks)
i. Footsteps in Hope
j. Gulfside Assembly, Waveland
k. Hispanic Ministries
l. Holmes County Town & Country Ministries, Goodman
m. International Seamen and Truckers Center, Gulfport
n. Moore Community House, Biloxi
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Mississippi United Methodist Penza, Russia Initiative
Resource Center Network –The Center for Violence Prevention, Pearl
Seashore Mission, Biloxi
Shalom Communities
Society of St. Andrew
St. Andrew’s Mission Community Center, McComb
Stop Hunger Now
UMVIM Mexico Medical Mission
Wesley House Community Center, Inc, Meridian
Golden Cross Offering
The Cabinet of the Mississippi Conference requested and the 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 Connectional
Ministries 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. It is recommended that this special Sunday offering 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.
CFA Motion for District Realignment Study in Accordance
with “2008 Discipline” Paragraph 415.4
CFA moves that the Bishop appoint a study committee to determine the optimal number of districts
that is feasible and financially affordable for the Mississippi Conference and that this committee reports its
findings and recommendations to the 2010 Annual Conference for action.
2009 and 2010 Special Day Offerings
2009
January 18
January 25
March 22
March 15
March 29
April 26
May 10
June 7
June 14
July 19
August 30
September 13
October 4
November 8
November 29
December 13
2010
January 17
* Human Relations Day
January 31 Golden Cross Sunday
February 14
* One Great Hour of Sharing
February 28 Baddour Center
March 14 Methodist Rehabilitation Center
April 18
*Native American Sunday
May 9 Mississippi Methodist Senior Services
May 30
*Peace with Justice Sunday
June 20 Children’s Home
July Conference Emergency Preparedness Sunday
August 29 Bethlehem Center
September 12 Camping Sunday
October 3
*World Communion Sunday
November 14 United Methodist Hour
November 28
*United Methodist Student Day
December 12 The Children’s Home
*Denotes General Church Offering
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Report #2
Amended Plan of Direct Bill
The 2008 Annual Conference in session on June 10, 2008, adopted a process of Direct Billing for the
pension and health benefits of the clergy appointed to the local church. By going to the direct bill method,
the apportionment of the cost of pensions and health insurance will phase out as the Direct Bill Plan phases
in. There will be an apportioned amount to fund the administrative expense for insurance in phase 4.
The four phases are as follows:
Phase 1: In 2009 the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) premium began being billed to the local
church where a full time pastor eligible for CPP was serving. The CPP plan provides the death benefits for
the clergy and the clergy family and the disability benefits for the clergy member. The actual premium was
set at $1,630 per clergy.
The 2010 premium to be billed will be the percentage billed by the General Board of Pensions and
Heath Benefits (currently 3-percent) of the eligible participant’s plan compensation. Plan compensation
is defined by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. This method will be more beneficial to
the majority of the applicable churches as the conference average compensation is less than $54,333. The
current $1,630 is 3-percent of $54,333.
Phase 2: The defined contribution portion of the Clergy Retirement Security Plan (CRSP) will be
billed to the local church at the rate established by the General Board of Pensions on the plan compensation. This applies to all active clergy appointed to the local church who have met the requirements of the
pension plan. The rate is currently 3-percent of plan compensation.
Phase 3: The defined benefit portion of the Clergy Retirement Security Plan (CRSP) will be billed to
the local church at a percentage rate of plan compensation established by the Conference Board of Pension.
This rate will be based on the actuarial valuation done by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits
divided by the total plan compensation of the participating Mississippi clergy. The projected rate in 2010
would be 11.25-percent.
There shall be a fund established beginning in the third phase to provide assistance in funding of these
pensions costs when the local church is unable to pay the cost. Funding shall be one-fourth of one-percent
added to the rate determine above. This shall be a temporarily restricted fund accessible through a joint
committee on Aid to Local Churches for Clergy Benefits made up of two District Superintendents, two
representatives of CFA, two representatives of Conference Board of Pensions and two representatives from
the Church Leadership Table. Staff to this committee will be the Conference Benefits Officer and the
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop. This sub-committee will determine the standards to be followed
in granting funds to churches in need. This plan will be approved by CFA, Board of Pensions and the appointive Cabinet.
Phase 4: The base cost of medical insurance will be billed to all local churches who have full-time
clergy appointed whether the appointed clergy participates in the plan or not. There will continue to be an
amount apportioned to provide for the retirement credit available for the retired clergy or their surviving
spouses and the pre 2008 surviving spouses who are participating in plan. There shall be a fund established
beginning in the fourth phase to assist in funding of these health insurance costs in the local church when
the local church is unable to pay the cost. The level of funding and the actual development of the process
for requesting assistance will be recommended to the annual conference in the year preceding the beginning
of Phase 4.
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Report #3
2010 Budget
NOTE: Numbers to the immediate left of the item corresponds with budget numbers shown on the following pages.
2009
Funding Plan 2010
Funding
Plan
UM Number 1 Avenue of Giving
1 World Service*
MS UM Extended Ministry
2 Community Centers***
3 Children’s Home***
4 Choctaw Mission***
5 United Methodist Hour***
6 Baddour Center***
MS UM Conference Clergy Support
7 Board of Medical Benefits
8 Board of Pensions
9 District Superintendents Fund
10 Board of Ministry and Related Funds
11 Equitable Compensation
$ 1,550,387 $1,553,100
$ 315,000 $ 140,265 $ 72,000 $ 58,500
$ 45,000 $ 630,765 $
$
$
$
$
$
252,000
125,000
64,000
52,000
40,000
533,000 $5,026,516
$3,692,977
$1,375,143
$ 342,656 $ 235,914 $10,673,206
$5,026,516
$
$1,375,143
$ 333,700
$ 291,500
$7,026,859 $2,236,644
$1,042,813
$ 552,645 $3,832,102 $1,839,013
$1,032,097
$ 544,400
$3,415,510
$ 721,706 $ 536,225
$ 360,000
$ 213,921 $ 180,000 $ 47,877 $ 2,059,729 $ 689,658
$ 531,669
$ 320,000
$ 212,103
$ 160,000
$ 47,470
$1,960,900
21 Camp Lake Stephens***
22 Camp Wesley Pines***
23 Seashore Assembly***
24 Gulfside Assembly***
$
$
$
$
$
144,000
144,000 112,500 36,000 436,500 $
$
$
$
$
25 Episcopal Fund*
26 Administration (General Church)*
27 Southeast Jurisdiction Programming** 28 Interdenom. Cooperative Fund*
29 Lake Junaluska Levee Renov. Project**
Apportioned Budget Total
Direct Bill Amount
Funding Plan Total
$ 421,130 $ 172,756 $ 129,885 $ 41,791
$ 32,000 $ 797,562 $19,980,251 $ 900,000 $20,880,251
$ 427,196
$ 168,280
$ 129,885
$ 41,379
$ 25,000
$ 791,740
$15,669,109
$5,002,884
$20,671,993
MS UM Conference Leadership Work Areas
12 Annual Conference Administration
13 Parish/Community Dev. Ministries
14 Connectional Ministries
UM Higher Education Support
15 Campus Ministries (MS)
16 Ministerial Educ. Funds (General Church)* 17 Millsaps College (MS)***
18 Back College Fund (General Church)*
19 Rust College (MS)***
20 Africa University (General Church)*
MS UM Camping and Retreat Centers
UM General/Jurisdictional
*Apportioned by General Church
**Apportioned by Southeastern Jurisdiction
***Affected by 10% Reduction in CFA Report # 1
128,000
128,000
100,000
32,000
388,000
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2010 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 askings they participate in God’s
work around the world and right in their own parish. The World Service Fund is the heart of our church’s
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 2008 states, the full
payment of the World Service Fund is each congregation’s “first benevolent responsibility” (Paragraph
812).
The World Service Fund provides basic operating resources to eight general boards and commissions
and one organization, and this support undergirds a network of missionaries and others who serve in the
name of Christ and The United Methodist Church around the world; enables specific local church work
with children, youth, singles, students, adults and older persons; provides leadership and coordination
for denominational ministry with youth; continues nearly 200 years of commitment to quality college
and graduate education; gives our denomination a presence in the mass media and makes new communications technologies accessible to the church; provides interpretation resources that promote giving;
continues a proud tradition of cooperation and dialogue with other faith traditions through interdenominational and ecumenical work; and assures United Methodists speak and work to help encourage a more
ethical, just, and humane world.
Budget Total: $1,553,100
MS UM EXTENDED MINISTRY
Fund 2: Community Centers
This apportionment 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 Connectional Ministries through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Mission Table
has oversight responsibility for this budget request.
The following are the apportionment recommendations the community centers:
Bethlehem Center, Jackson
$48,000
Edwards Street Community Center, Hattiesburg 32,000
Good Shepherd Center, Vicksburg
52,000
Moore Community House, Biloxi 28,000
Saint Andrews Mission, McComb
36,000
Wesley House, Meridian
56,000
Budget Total: $252,000
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MS UM EXTENDED MINISTRY
Fund 3: Children’s Home
The Children’s Home plans to use the apportionments to operate and expand its therapeutic group
homes. These expenses include clothing, school supplies, telephone, utilities, food, medical, toiletries for
the children, group home parent salary, vehicle expense, insurance, equipment expense, and building
repairs. The Connectional Ministries through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Mission
Table has oversight responsibility for this budget request.
Budget Total: $125,000 MS UM EXTENDED MINISTRY
Fund 4: Choctaw Mission
Funding from the Annual Conference apportionments are the main source of revenue for the programs and operation of the Choctaw Mission. The funds allow for programming, utilities, salaries, minor
repairs and maintenance.
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. Although unique in its scope as a television and
radio ministry, 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 threefold:
■ 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.
Fund 6: Baddour Center
Apportionment gifts from the churches will be utilized in scholarship assistance for the residents.
The Baddour Center currently has 27 residents from 7 states whose families receive scholarship support,
representing 16 percent of the Baddour Center’s population. One-third of these families come from
Mississippi.
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. The current cost for a resident is $47,093. Tuition paid
by the resident is $23,172 with the balance being assumed by the Baddour Center. The Connectional
Ministries through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Mission Table has oversight responsibility for this budget request.
Budget Total: $40,000 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2009
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Fund 7: Board of Medical Benefits
The Mississippi Conference adopts the self-insured medical plan. The conference has the responsibility for providing the funding for the plan for active clergy appointed to the local church and conference.
The apportioned dollars provide for the retiree credit based on years of service. For surviving spouses on
the plan with their clergy spouse and whose clergy spouse died before 1-1-08, coverage for those survivors
is funded by the apportionments. The plan allows other salary paying units of the Mississippi Conference
to be participants in the plan by paying the full cost for the participants. Participants are required to fund
the dependent cost and a portion of the participant cost.
The Board of Medical Benefits is charged with the responsibility of administering the plan. The
complete report with current year recommendations may be found on page 174. Maximum rates are
approved each year at annual conference giving the Board the responsibility of setting the rates in the
fall. Following are the 2008 operations results, 2009 budget and the 2010 budget.
Budget Request Total: $5,026,516
2008 Dec. 31, 2008
Budget
Actual
Receipts:
Church Apportionments
$ 5,155,857 $ 4,678,591 Participant Payments
$ 3,032,837 $ 2,969,292 Scriptcare Rebate
$ 37,000 $ 60,577 Misc Receipts $
7
Medicare D Rx Rebate $ 229,421 Interest Income
$ 118,000 $ 185,405 Total Receipts
$8,343,694 $8,083,693 $4,624,395 $2,969,292 $ 80,000 $
-
$ 156,000 $ 132,860 $7,992,947 $ 5,026,516
$ 2,893,145
$
80,000
$
$ 156,000
$ 132,860
$8,288,521
Disbursements:
Admin.-Third Party Admin.
$ 209,414 Reinsurance Aggregate & Specific $ 503,000 Wellness & Disease Management $ 132,376 Medical & Rx Claims
$ 7,164,725 Bonding Fees
$
4,830 Audit
$
6,600 Actuary
$ 15,000 Office Supplies
$
2,500 Meeting Expense
$
2,000 Bank Charges
$
5,400 Clerical Salaries And Benefits
$ 50,652 Legal Fees
$ 27,000 Total Disbursements
$8,123,497 $ 307,271 $ 553,397 $ 141,370 $ 6,253,122 $
4,830 $
9,961 $ 22,900 $
6,321 $
2,278 $
6,741 $ 53,685 $ 91,472 $7,453,348 $ 339,690 $ 540,668 $ 150,000 $6,629,309 $ 4,830 $ 9,500 $ 15,000 $ 6,500 $ 2,000 $ 6,800 $ 54,000 $ 25,000 $7,783,297 $ 354,900
$ 567,700
$ 150,000
$ 7,092,291
$
4,830
$
9,500
$
15,000
$
6,500
$
2,000
$
6,800
$
54,000
$
25,000
$8,288,521
$ 630,345 $ 139,650 $
Net Receipts
$ 220,197 2009
Budget
Fund 8: Board of Pensions
2010
Budget
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The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits has the responsibility of proposing to General
Conference a retirement plan for the denomination. General Conference adopts the plan and any
amendments to it. This provides an equitable plan to all United Methodist clergy. Clergy Retirement
Security Plan (CRSP) came into effect January 1, 2007. CRSP is made up of two elements, a defined benefit piece and a defined contribution piece. The Mississippi Conference Board of Pensions has the responsibility of administering the plan for the conference and providing education resources for the plan.
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The Conference Board has worked with the Conference Council on Finance and Administration
to propose a 4 phase direct bill funding plan to the 2008 Annual Conference. Phase 1 was approved
and began in 2009 with the other phases to begin at the direction of the future annual conferences
upon recommendation of the Conference Board of Pensions and Conference Council on Finance and
Administration.
The Conference Board of Pensions has determined the following amounts for the pension plan. It is
the recommendation of the Board of Pensions that all funding be raised by direct bill. Funding for each
phase is listed below. Total funding must equal $5,002,884. Once the annual conference determines the
funding plan as presented by CFA report number 2, the amounts below will be utilized in the apportionment and or direct bill funding.
Budget Total:
Phase 1 $ 900,000
Phase 2 $ 900,000
Phase 3 $3,202,884
Total Funding: $5,002,884
Dec. 31, 2008
2008 Actual
Budget
Receipts:
Pension Apportionment Receipts $ 4,003,187 $ 4,768,126
Direct Billing
$
449
Misc Refunds
$ 53,169 $ 65,000
2007 Apportionments
$ 58,078
Other Interest
$ 103,136 $ 285,000
Interest On Superannuate
Endowment
$ - 208,581 $ 74,000
Chartered Fund Distribution
$
428 $
650
Various Gifts
$ 277,913
Methodist Pub. House Distribution$ 15,402 $ 15,000
Gain On Dif And Mas Accts
Including Interest
$ - 128,331 $ 93,236
General Sef Distribution
$ 23,170 $ 35,634
Total Receipts
$ 4,198,020 $ 5,336,646
Disbursements:
Liaison Officer $ 20,000
Retirement Seminar
$
1,478
Mpp/Cpp ContributionsCrsp Db/Dc & Cpp
$ 4,851,819
Special Grants-& Gbop Payments $
3,938
Per Diem Annual ConfSurviving Spouses
$
1,435
Annual Conf.
Retirees Luncheon
$
4,160
Travel Meals Meetings
$
7,340
Professional Fees
$
8,008
Office Expense
$
1,775
Pub House Dist To Central
Conf Pens Plan
$ 15,402
Payment To Dependent Children $
6,694
Total Disbursements
$4,922,049
Net Receipts Over
(Disbursements)
$- 724,029
$
$
20,000
1,000
2009
Budget
2010
Budget
$3,692,977
$ 900,000
$ 232,302
$ 4,102,884
$ 900,000
$ 250,000
$
60,000
$
90,000
$
$
0
650
$
$
0
400
$
15,000
$
15,000
$
0
$ 24,000
$4,924,929
$
0
$
24,000
$ 5,382,284
$
$
$
$
21,000
1,000
22,000
1,500
$ 4,768,126
$
4,000
$5,127,727
$ 4,000
$ 5,252,884
$
4,000
$
1,800
$
1,800
$
1,500
$
$
$
$
4,000
6,750
5,500
4,000
$
$
$
$
4,000
7,000
5,800
4,250
$
$
$
$
4,500
7,000
8,500
2,000
$ 15,000
$
7,000
$4,837,176
$ 15,000 $
15,000
$ 7,000 $
7,000
$5,198,577 $5,325,884
$ 499,470
$-273,648
$
56,400
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Fund 9: District Superintendents Fund
The District Superintendents Fund provides salary and reimbursable business expenses for the 11
district superintendents. Funding for the pensions and health insurance has again been added for 2010
and taken away from the Board of Pensions and Board of Medical Benefits apportioned amounts. It is
recognized that this is the same budget for 2009.
The Cabinet of the Mississippi Conference thanks the 2008 Annual conference for adding a line item
into their 2009 budget for the expenses that are 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.
It is recommended that the amount apportioned be $50,000 again in 2010. This will be a permanent
fund that does not expire at the end of the budget year. The amount collected for 2009 for this line item
less any expenditures in the year will be placed in an interest bearing account at the UM Foundation. The
same will be done in 2010. Years following 2010, the request for this fund will be what is needed to bring
this fund to $100,000. It is hereby recognized that the fund can only be accessed by Cabinet action.
Item
Compensation
$ 82,776
Reimburseable Business Expenses In District 9,550
Total per District Superintendent 92,326
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Total for 11 Districts 1,015,586
Reimburseable Expenses for Cabinet Related Travel 98,907
Pensions, CRSP DB/DC, CPP, Health Insurance 210,650
Supervisory Fund 50,000
Total District Superintendents Budget Request
$1,375,143
Health Insurance
CRSP DC
CRSP DB
CPP
Total
$ 85,536
$ 38,084
$ 56,562
$ 30,468
$210,650
MS CONFERENCE CLERGY SUPPORT
Fund 10: 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.
Persons recruited should have an understanding of and appreciation for persons of different racial and
ethnic heritages. ¶634.2a
A complete detailing of the board’s responsibilities is found in the 2008 Book of Discipline, ¶635.
a. Board Operating Expenses
b. Reviews and Screenings
$ 27,900
$ 12,800
c. Recruitments
d. Clergy Support
e. Supervision
f. Pastoral Care & Counseling
g. MEF (FT & Seminary) h. Clergy Spouse Fellowship
i. Moving Supplemental
j. Nurse Ed/CPE
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
71,500
35,000
5,500
18,000
120,000
2,000
15,000
26,000
MS CONFERENCE CLERGY SUPPORT
Fund 11: 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. It also provides travel supplements for pastors who are part-time and serving in retirement.
Administrative Expenses
Program Expense – Travel
Program Expense – Salary Supplements
Program Expense – Coop/Exceptional Ministries
Prog. Exp. – Ethnic Congregational/Mission Dev
Program Expense – Unique Ministries
Program Expense – Contingency
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,500
65,000
81,500
10,000
100,000
25,000
7,500
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Fund 12: Connectional Resources
The Annual Conference is given the responsibility to resource the local church. The annual conference administration is responsible for the operation of the headquarters building, trustee matters, conference secretary, conference statistician, and the Council on Finance and Administration.
Budget Total: $1,839,013 (Detailed information follows)
a. Office Operation
b. Conference Secretary
c. Conference Statistician
d. Trustees
e. Annual Conference Administration
f. Staff Compensation CFA
g. Staff Compensation Personnel
h. Staff Travel
i. Communication Commission
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
177,700
5,650
4,000
187,000
261,960
241,309
808,194
79,000
74,200
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Fund 12 Detail: a. Conference Administration
Conference Office Expense
Annual Dues
$
Audit
Bank Charges
Equipment Lease
Equipment Replacement
Office Supplies
Postage
Software Upgrades and Maintenance
Telephone
Total Budget $
700
40,000
11,000
35,000
10,000
30,000
15,000
20,000
16,000
177,700
Operational Expense
$
Sectretary Honorarium Journal Editor Honorarium Annual Conference Expense Total Budget
$
400
2,750
1,500
1,000
5,650
Conference Statistician
Conference Trustees/Property
Annual Conference Administration
Honorarium $
Secretarial Help District Statisticians Travel Total Budget $
1,500
900
1,100
500
4,000
Property and Liability Insurance $ 110,000
Office Utilities 18,000
Maintenance 15,000
Legal Fees 7,500
Janitorial Service 6,500
Abandonded Property Expense 20,000
Supplies 5,000
Parking 4,000
Meeting Expense 1,000
Total Budget
$ 187,000
Legal Expense
$ 2,500
Memorials
900
Episcopacy Committee
250
CFA meeting expense
2,500
Bishop’s Discretionary Fund
5,810
Contingency 250,000
Total Budget $ 261,960
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Salaries listed are the January 1, 2009 amounts.
Fund 12 Detail: b. Staff Compensation
CFA Personnel Committee Salaries and Expenses
Director
Director Finance/Administration & CBO
$ 96,753
Assistant Treasurer
Administrative Assistant to Treasurer
Administrative Assistant to CBO
48,360
40,125
35,613
Administrative Secretary
30,000
Professional Staff Subtotals
$ 250,851
Taxes/Benefits//Cost of Living
88,826
Total CFA Personnel
$ 339,677
Less reimbursed by Insurance and Pensions -50,031
Total Budget $ 289,646
Reduction to be in place by 1-1-2010
$ (48,337)
2010 Request
$241,309
Fund 12 Detail: c. Staff Compensation – Conference
Conference Staff Salaries and Expenses
Directors
Administrative Assistant to Bishop
$
Director of Communications
Professional Staff Missions Director
Advocate Editor
Ethnic Local Church Director (Part Time)
Director of Youth Safe Sanctuaries/Family Ministry Director
Information Technology Manager/Website Admin.
Support Staff
Connectional Ministries Administrative Secretary
Ministerial Services Administrative Secretary
Receptionist and AV Librarian
Subtotals: Salaries
$
96,753
96,753
96,753
96,753
52,910
62,103
23,655
74,004
48,420
42,000
32,560
37,450
37,387
797,501
Taxes/Benefits//Cost of Living 230,748
Total Conference Personnel $1,028,249
Less reimbursed by The UM Hour -38,536
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Total Conference Personnel 1-1-2009
$ 989,713
Reduction to be in place by 1-1-2010
$(181,519)
2010 Budget
$808,194
Fund 12 Detail: d. Communications Commission
The Communications Commission’s mission is to help The United Methodist Church in Mississippi
make disciples of Christ by providing excellent communications resources, guidance, and training. In
2009, the commission wants to expand its efforts to reach the unchurched by awarding $500 Igniting
Ministry welcoming seed grants to a church in each district twice a year (back-to-school and Advent)
and placing Igniting Ministry “open hearts, open doors, open minds” messages across the state. We will
also offer additional training opportunities for local churches, particularly on Web ministry, and continue
to promote and interpret conference ministries through video, print, and Web resources.
Budget Total: : $74,200
a. Equipment/Software
b. Web & Technical Support
c. Workshops/Training
d. Internet/Intranet/Email Software
e. Advertising and Publicity
f. Igniting Ministry Expenditures
g. Meetings/Commission Travel
h. Licensing
i. Promotion of Connectional Givings
j. UMAC Dues & Registration
k. Graphic Design Contract
$ 4,000
$ 2,500
$ 2,500
$ 1,000
$ 2,500
$ 20,000
$ 1,000
$ 1,200
$ 5,656
$ 1,000
$ 32,844
Fund 13: Parish and Community Development Ministries
(Formerly Congregational Development)
I. Annual Conference Mission Priorities and Focus Areas of the General Church
The combined efforts of New Church Development, Revitalization and Small Member Churches
are joined under the new heading – Parish and Community Development Ministries. This was formerly
known as Congregational Development. We relate to the Annual Conference’s area of “Stewardship”
which is led by Rev. Eddie Rester.
II. Establish a Public Relations Plan
While there is no formal “Public Relations Plan” for three areas of Parish and Community
Development Ministry, it should be noted that the chair of Parish and Community Development
Ministry and the chairs of Small Membership, Revitalization and New Church Development Committees
have developed a PowerPoint presentation that assists the Conference and local churches in understanding that if we are to fulfill our mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the
world” we must become Christian stewards. They have participated in several Annual Conference gatherings where stewardship was addressed.
III. A. New Church Development
The funds of Parish and Community Development Ministries are reorganized into three ministry areas.
In the area of New Church Development, the apportioned dollars in 2008 that we received were
used to help “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” by helping to financially
support nine (9) new church starts across the Conference by funding ministry initiatives in these areas.
Some of the funds were spent for rental of office and worship space. Some of the funds were used to
employ staff such as musicians to help provide unique worship experiences in these settings. The number
of persons joining many of these new faith communities is increasing. When these communities of faith
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become “chartered” churches, they will great assist our Annual Conference in helping to make disciples
of Jesus Christ and to help reverse our membership looses as a denomination. Some of the funding has
also been used for training and workshops. Also funds were used to continue the Conference School of
Congregational Development (SCD) which consists of the Pastor’s Leadership School and the Church
Planter’s School.
B. Small Membership
Of our conference’s 1,143 churches in 2007, 1,021 were considered small membership churches
(average 125 or less in worship). We average 65 or less in worship in most of our churches. We are, thus,
a small membership church conference. Funds have been used from our budget to provide grants to many
small membership churches to support the salary of two church and community workers. In addition, we
are helping to fund the “Rural Church Initiative,” which is housed in the Greenwood District. It should
be noted that in 2007 these small membership churches expanded 37% of the Annual Conference
expenditures (Lewis Center 2008).
The mission of this initiative is to assist “Small Member” churches in becoming viable centers of
their local communities. We have formulated a covenant with Dr. Lovett Weems of the Lewis Center
to assist with our joint disciple making efforts in the area of new church, revitalization and small church
ministry. A special component of this work is our small member and legacy (Elijah) church ministry
efforts.
Our annual conference is helping to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to help reverse our membership losses as a denomination.
Some of the funding has also been used for training and workshops. Also, funds were used to continue the conference’s Small Church Initiative.
C. Revitalization
The A-2 church indicator assessment tool and the subsequent A-29 plan for ministry tool have been
used to help existing churches to assess their levels of effectiveness in ministry in their local context.
Grants have been awarded to eight (8) churches in 2008 amounting to $296,503.00. Six of the churches
were already approved for grants from 2003. However, because of the moratorium on the distribution of
these funds via action of the Annual Conference, it will be 2010 before significant levels of funding in
this area will be impacted by new requests. However, there is a waiting list of at least five (5) churches
that are “in line” for funding.
These funds have previously been used for “brick and mortar” projects. However, we anticipate funding more leadership development projects.
IV. PCDMs 2010 Budget Request: $1,032,097
Church Revitalization (Transformation)
Grants
Urban Ministry
Meetings
Administrative Costs
Training
Contingency
Small Membership Church Committee
Committee Meetings
Parish Ministry Grants
Partnership Improvement Grants
New Church Development (New Starts)
Administrative Costs
Meetings
Grants
Training Events
Contingency
Salary Support for New Church Pastors/Planters
School of Congregational Development (SCD)
235,503
50,000
2,000
2,000
5,000
2,000
2,500
30,000
37,650
1,377
6,885
335,406
55,077
3,442
215,000
$
296,503
$
70,150
$
617,187
$
48,257
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A. Pastor’s Leadership School
Presenter Honorarium
10,000
Presenter Expenses
3,500
Food
625
Lodging
5,500
Telephone
840
Equipment
400
Leader Expenses
1,250
Curriculum
850
Print Materials
400
Orientation Expense
400
Contractual Services
4,940
Contingency
800
B. Church Planters School
Presenter Honorarium
5,000
Presenter Expenses
3,500
Food
1,000
Lodging
3,000
Contractual Services
3,952
Equipment
300
Leader Expenses
1,000
Curriculum
750
Contingency
250
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Fund 14: Connectional Ministries
The Annual Conference is in the process of realigning resources and ministry. 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.
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 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: 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. 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. Coordinating Annual Conference and implementing actions appropriately: Connectional
Ministries will work with the appropriate groups to plan and execute the Annual Conference sessions and
provide appropriate reporting and follow up on actions taken.
6. Provide required oversight of Annual Conference camps, community centers, and related institutions.
7. Monitor the diversity and inclusiveness of ministry and leadership throughout the Annual
Conference and to provide strategic plans to improve both.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Annual Conference
Grants
Ministry
Travel
Events
Training
Resources
Dues
Contingency
Appalachian Ministry
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
145,000
150,000
100,000
15,000
40,000
35,000
27,300
2,150
10,000
3,000
16,950
UM HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT
Fund 15: 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
2010 we are planning funding for 25 campus ministers (7 full time, 2 half time, 2 quarter time, and 14 part
time). The committee provides administrative oversight to all 25 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.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Committee Expense
Salaries, Housing, Fringe Benefits
Program Funding
Property Insurance
Accounting Review of Wesley Units
Employee Insurance
$ 3,000
$ 556,158
$ 40,000
$ 80,000
$ 8,000
$ 2,500
Fund 16: 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.
Significant 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.
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Fund 17: Millsaps College
The apportioned dollars will be used for student scholarships and financial aid to United Methodist
students attending the United Methodist-related liberal arts college in Jackson. The Higher Education
and Campus Ministry Committee thru the Connectional Ministries with the Young People’s Table has
oversight responsibility for this budget request.
Fund 18: 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 $206 million has been raised
since the fund was established to assist the programs and ministries of these schools.
Fund 19: Rust College
Rust College is a historically black United Methodist college in Holly Springs. The apportioned
dollars will provide support and student scholarships. The Higher Education and Campus Ministry
Committee thru the Connectional Ministries with the Young People’s Table has oversight responsibility
for this budget request.
Fund 20: 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 2 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 21: Camp Lake Stephens
Camp Lake Stephens serves as primary United Methodist camp and retreat setting for north
Mississippi. It is located outside of Oxford. The apportionment dollars will be used primarily for salary
support. The Camping Ministries Committee through Connectional Ministries and the Young People’s
Table has oversight responsibility for this budget request.
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Fund 22: Camp Wesley Pines
Camp Wesley Pines Conference, Retreat and Camping Center serves as primary United Methodist
camp for central Mississippi in a beautiful environment near Gallman. The apportionment dollars
will support summer staff salaries, cafeteria food and supplies, and utilities. The Camping Ministries
Committee through Connectional Ministries and the Young People’s Table has oversight responsibility
for this budget request.
Fund 23: Seashore Assembly
Seashore Assembly serves as the primary encampment for the Coast region. Although seriously
damaged, it provided a hub for relief and rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The
apportionment dollars will be used for ongoing operations. The Camping Ministries Committee through
Connectional Ministries and the Young People’s Table has oversight responsibility for this budget
request.
Fund 24: Gulfside Assembly
Gulfside Assembly located in Waveland is supported with other members of the jurisdiction. Total
destruction of the facilities in Hurricane Katrina has caused the Board to work with consultants to determine the future for this historic jurisdiction mission. The property is currently providing a location for the
UMCOR efforts. The Camping Ministries Committee through Connectional Ministries and the Young
People’s Table has oversight responsibility for this budget request.
UM GENERAL/JURISDICTIONAL
Fund 25: Episcopal Fund
The Episcopal Fund, raised in accordance with paragraph 817.3 shall provide for the salary and
expenses of effective bishops from the date of their consecration and for the support of retired bishops
and surviving spouses and minor children of deceased bishops. The Episcopal Fund provides funding
for the operation of the Mississippi Area office. Funding in the amount of $10,000 helps provide for the
Episcopal Residence.
Fund 26: 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.
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Fund 27: Southeastern Jurisdiction Programming
Mississippi and the 14 other conferences in the SEJ fund these jurisdictional expenses: Jurisdictional
Conference, Jurisdictional Administrative Council, Lake Junaluska Assembly, Protestant Radio and
Television Center in Atlanta and expenses of the jurisdictional conference committees. Lake Junaluska
Assembly is a year-round retreat and conference center for the jurisdiction. It provides a program of conferences, retreats, workshops, and events to equip and inspire persons for ministry in their local church,
district, and conference.
Lake Junaluska is the home of the Intentional Growth Center and World Council of Methodism
headquarters. Other jurisdiction programs and ministries enabled by our support are the Hinton Rural
Life Center, Gulfside Assembly, SEJ United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Ethnic Minority Local
Church, SEJ Native American Ministries, and SEJ Methodist Association of Rehabilitation.
Fund 28: 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.
Fund 29: Lake Junaluska Levee Renovation Project
The Southeast Jurisdictional Conference in session July 2004 and again in July 2008 passed an
amended recommendation from SEJ Conference Committee on Finance. A special asking known as
Lake Junaluska Dam and Lake Restoration Fund be made at the rate of $.50 for each member of each
annual conference in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. These funds would be paid to the SEJ Administrative
Council for the maintenance and restoration of the Dam and the body of water known as Lake Junaluska
and for debt repayment for repairs and restoration work already incurred. The funds are to be paid over
the 2005-2008 and 2009-2012 quadrenniums.
For the 2005-2008 quadrennium, Mississippi’s special asking was $94,730. As of December 31, 2008,
Mississippi had paid $67,837. The 2009 apportionment is $32,000. If collected this will complete the first
quadrenniun payout and begin the payment of the 2009-2012 special asking. Our total asking for 20092012 based on the 12-31-08 membership is $91,831. This budget request with all churches participating
should allow us to pay out this special asking by 12-31-2012.
Corrections
To publish a volume of this size and detail without errors is virtually impossible. Would you please assist
us by notifying us of any errors which should be corrected before the next edition?
Your cooperation in calling this to our attention is both appreciated and helpful. Please forward your
suggestions on how the Journal can be more useful and benefical to you.
Correction Notification and Suggestions
On page____________ , which reads________________________________________________________
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Should be corrected to read:______________________________________________________________
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Suggestions:___________________________________________________________________________
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Signed:_ _____________________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________
Tear from Journal and return to:
Jay Biedenharn / P.O. Box 78 / Walnut, MS 38683
Index
A
Administration 5
Annual Conference Boards, Committees
& Commissions 9
Annual Conference Leadership Groups 9
Appointments 147-160
Archives and History 178
B
Bethlehem Center, Jackson
Directors 20
Budget Request 244-258
C
Camping Ministries 12
Choctaw United Methodist Mission 20
Clergy Behavioral Policy 105
Clergy Vacation Policy 109
Conference Directory 29
Connectional Leadership Council 6
Connectional Ministry Report 161
D
Directory, Conference
Clergy/Diaconal/Deaconesses 29-86
Lay Members 87-98
District Boards/Committees 22-28
District Lay Leaders 6
District Superintendents 6
E
G
General Conference Constitutional
Amendments 185-198
Good Shepherd Community Center, Vicksburg
Directors 20
H
Health Benefits 10
Health & Welfare Institutions 13
Higher Education & Campus Ministry 16
Historical Table - Sessions 201
L
Lay Members of Annual Conference 87-98
M
Medical Benefits 174
Memoirs, Committee on
Clergy 202
Spouses 208
Minutes
Condensed 126-146
Daily Proceedings 115-125
Ministerial Services/Leadership Ministries 8, 11
Mission Outreach Ministries 20
Mission Team 7, 164
Mississippi Rural Center, Columbia
Directors 21
Mississippi United Methodist Foundation
Directors 21
Edwards Street Fellowship Center, Hattiesburg
Directors 20
Equitable Compensation
Members 11
Report 174
O
F
Parsonage Guidelines 107
Pensions 168
Members 10
Pictorial 217
Finance and Administration (Council)
Members 8, 10
Report 166, 233-242
2010 Budget 243
2010 Budget Request 244
Ordained Ministry
Members 11, 26
P
R
Reconciliation Team 7, 165
Resolutions and Petitions
Property 181
Referred 181
Regular 179
Rolls of Deceased 221-227
S
Safe Sanctuary Policy 111-114
Self Destructive Behavior Guidelines 177
Spiritual Leadership Team 7, 164
St. Andrews Mission Community Center,
McComb Directors 21
Standing Rules 99-105
Stewardship Team 8
Surviving Spouses 227-231
T
Tellers 22
Trustees 11
U
United Methodist Hour
Directors 21
W
Wesley Foundation
Directors - Community Colleges 18
Directors - Senior Colleges 17
Y
Young Adult Ministries Team
Members 8, 165-166
General Boards
and
Agencies
Christian Unity/Interreligious
Concerns
475 Riverside Dr., Rm. 1300
NY, NY 10115
212-749-3553
Archives and History
P.O. Box 127, Madison
NJ 07940
201-822-2826 or 2787
Church and Society
100 Maryland Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002-5664
202-488-5636
UMC Communications
P.O. Box 320
Nashville, TN 37202-0320
615-742-5400
Council on Ministries
601 Riverview Ave
Dayton, OH 45406-5543
937-227-9400
Discipleship
P.O. Box 840
615-340-7200
1 Music Circle North
P.O. Box 340029
1-866-367-4232
Global Ministries
475 Riverside Dr.
NY, NY 10115
212-870-3600
Higher Education and Ministry
P.O. Box 871
615-340-7400
Pension and Health Benefits
1201 Davis St.
Evanston, IL 60201-4190
847-869-4550 or 1-800-851-7701
Religion and Race
110 Maryland Ave., N.E. #48
Washington, DC 20002-5680
202-547-2271
Status and Role of Women
P.O. Box 340029
1-866-367-4232
1-800 Board
and
Agency Telephone Numbers
Free, 800 telephone numbers are available for local church leaders who
need answers or information concerning the ministries of the church or
actions of the boards and agencies of the church, or who need resources
and curriculum for church use.
Info-Serve:
1-800-251-8140
M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central)
Curric-U-Phone:
1-800-251-8591
M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central)
Local Church Address Line:
1-800-874-3211
Cokesbury:
1-800-672-1789
Upper Room Prayer:
1-800-251-2468
Moving United Methodists
1-800-624-4130

2009 Conference Journal Pt. 1

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