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2021 Official Journal and Yearbook

Volume 1

2021 JournalMississippi ConferenCe

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andThe norTh Mississippi ConferenCe (1973)

ThirTy-FirsT sessionheld on

June 23-25, 2021

Conference Secretary — Trey HarperAssistant Conference Secretary — Angela Griffin

Statistician — Rex Wilburn

All photos courtesy of the Mississippi United Methodist Communications

Table of ConTenTsSection I - Leadership A. Conference Nominations Committee ............................................................................................5 B. Annual Conference Officers ............................................................................................................5 C. Conference Leadership Council ......................................................................................................6 D. Annual Conference Leadership Groups .........................................................................................7 E. District Boards and Committees ................................................................................................... 12 F. Tellers ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Section II - Business of the Annual Conference A. Minutes of the Daily Proceedings ................................................................................................. 27 B. Condensed Minutes ...................................................................................................................... 44 C. 2021-2022 Appointments ............................................................................................................. 78

Section III - Administry A. Council on Finance and Administration ................................................................................... 113 B. 2022 Budget Requests ................................................................................................................. 127 C. Board of Trustees ......................................................................................................................... 137 D. Board of Pensions ........................................................................................................................ 143 E. Board of Medical Benefits ........................................................................................................... 152 F. Commission on Archives and History ....................................................................................... 156

Section IV - Connectional Ministry Updates .................................................................................... 159

Section V - Forming Spiritual Leaders A. Conference Lay Leader Report ................................................................................................... 185 B. Commission on Equitable Compensation ................................................................................. 185 C. Higher Education and Campus Ministry ................................................................................... 190 D. Residency in Ministry ................................................................................................................. 195 E. Board of Ordained Ministry ........................................................................................................ 195

Section VI - Faith Community Formation ........................................................................................ 197

Section VII - Episcopal Office A. Episcopacy Committee ................................................................................................................ 201 B. Advocacy Reports........................................................................................................................ 202

Section VIII - Other Reports ................................................................................................................ 205

Section IX - History A. Memoirs ....................................................................................................................................... 221 B. Rolls .............................................................................................................................................. 265 C. Historical Table............................................................................................................................ 278

Section X - The 2021 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference ........................................ 279

Section XI - Petitions and Resolutions A. Regular ......................................................................................................................................... 287 B. Property ........................................................................................................................................ 293 C. Changes in Charge Lines ............................................................................................................ 300

Section XII - Conference Directory ................................................................................................... 303

Section XIII - Rules and Policies A. Standing Rules ............................................................................................................................. 399 B. Mississippi Conference Clergy Behavioral Policy ..................................................................... 409 C. Parsonage Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 411 D. Clergy Vacation and Days Off Policy ......................................................................................... 415 E. Safe Sanctuaries Policy ............................................................................................................... 416

Section i

Leadership

A. Conference Nominations Committee

B. Annual Conference OfficersBishop James E. Swanson, Sr. [email protected] 320-E Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 948-4561

Conference Lay Leader LaToya Redd Thompson [email protected] 736 Monterey Road Pearl, MS 39028 (601) 842-8834

Administrative Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Faith Community Formation Timothy Thompson [email protected] 320-E Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 948-4561

Director of Connectional Ministries & Communications Vickie White [email protected] 320-C Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 354-0515

Treasurer/Director of Finance & Administration/ Conference Benefits Officer/Conference Statistician David Stotts [email protected] 320-A Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 354-0515

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District Laity ClergyBrookhaven Ora Franklin-Rodgers Michael EvansEast Jackson Darelene Dotherow David LoweryGreenwood John McClay Will WilkersonHattiesburg Dwight Yates Paul “Doogie” RollerMeridian Sarah King Ron KitchensNew Albany Cheri Hobson Tim SiskSeashore Vera Thomas Stacy DouglasSenatobia Cheryl Denley David HuffmanStarkville Sarah Sanders TBDTupelo Bobby Thomas David ShumakerWest Jackson Kay Barksdale Robert Cook

LaToya Redd - Thompson Laity Conference Lay LeaderDale Barnes Laity UMWTBD Laity UMMEmily Sanford Clergy COSROWEric Pridmore Clergy Disability ChairKathy Price-Vaughns Clergy Religion & Race ChairTim Thompson Clergy Ex-OfficioDavid Stotts Laity Ex-OfficioVickie White Clergy Ex-OfficioTrey Harper Clergy Ex-Officio

Director of Spiritual Leadership/Conference Secretary Trey Harper [email protected] 320-D Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 (769) 243-7030

Assistant Conference Secretary Angela Griffin [email protected]

Auditor Horne CPA Group, Jackson

Chancellor Clifford B. Ammons

Conference Coordinator for Lay Servant Ministries Cornelius Mozee 110 Harvey Circle, Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 825-5048

United Methodist Men, President TBD

United Methodist Women, President Dale Barnes [email protected] 141 Cedar Grove Lane, Canton, MS 39046

Methodist Foundation of Mississippi, Executive Director John Branning P.O. Box 2415, Ridgeland, MS 39158 (601) 948-8845

C. Conference LeadershipDistrict Abbreviations

BRO - Brookhaven MER - Meridian STA - StarkvilleEJA - East Jackson NAL - New Albany TUP - TupeloGWD - Greenwood SEA - Seashore WJA - West JacksonHAT - Hattiesburg SEN - Senatobia

1. District superintenDents

BRO Lindsey Robinson, P.O. Box 629, Brookhaven, MS 39602 (601) 833-1619 [email protected]

EJA Connie Shelton, 234 W Jackson Street, Ridgeland, MS 39157 (601) 499-5995 [email protected]

GWD Steven “Rusty” Keen, 107 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930 (662) 453-0878 [email protected]

HAT Victoria “Vicki” Sizemore-Baldwin, P.O. Box 2057, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 264-9181 [email protected]

MER Dayna Goff, 6210 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-6221 [email protected]

NAL Raigan Miskelly, P.O. Box 686, New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-7733 [email protected]

SEA Larry Hilliard, P.O. Box 840, Gulfport, MS 39502 (228) 284-4199 [email protected]

SEN Ricky Haynes, P.O. Box 220, Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562-5865 [email protected]

STA Paulette Buford-James, P.O. Box 1329, Starkville, MS 39560 (662) 323-0198 [email protected]

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TUP Fred Britton, P.O. Box 3957, Tupelo, MS 38803 (662) 842-8477 [email protected]

WJA Stephen Cook, 3810 Robinson St., Jackson, MS 39209 (601) 944-0776 [email protected]

2. District Lay LeaDers

BRO Ora Franklin-Rodgers, P.O. Box 17414, Hattiesburg, MS 39404 (601) 408-2080 [email protected]

EJA Rodger Wasson, 1040 Laramie Court, Madison, MS 39110 [email protected]

GWD John McClay, 2317 Short Street, Greenville, MS 38703 (662) 335-2942

[email protected]

HAT Dwight Yates, 1185 Bolton Loop Rd., Beaumont, MS 39423 (601) 784-2252 [email protected]

MER Mary Simpson, 3222 Northview Drive, Meridian, MS 39305 [email protected]

NAL Buddy Wiltshire, 15 Wood Dr, Belmont, MS 38827 (662) 454-8835 [email protected]

SEA Vera Thomas, 13232 Dedeaux Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 831-1497 [email protected]

SEN Cristen Barnard, 25 Oakley CV, Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 609-1246 [email protected]

STA Hal Smith, 1012 2nd Ave. N, Columbus MS 39701 (662) 327-7276 [email protected]

TUP Tom Wicker, 123 CR 1836, Tupelo, MS 38804 [email protected]

WJA Denise DeRossette,101 Merlot Cove, Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 925-9235 [email protected] Oliver Ellis, District Associate Lay Leader; 278 Azalea CT, Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 291-9717 [email protected]

D. Annual Conference Leadership Groups(Annual Conference Boards, Committees, Commissions, Etc.)

administry

Board of TrusteesTim Prather, Chair (Clergy)LAITY: Leslie Bounds, Charlie Campbell, Maudine Eckford, Brian Jones, Ellen Short, Wayne Webb, Madelyn White, Harold McGarrhCLERGY: Tim Prather, Larry Maugh, Mitchell McDonald, Marjorie Walker

Board of PensionsJohn M. McCay III, Chair (Clergy)LAITY: Patricia Battle, Bill Benson, Hazel Collier, Niler Franklin, Ed Jones, Dorothy Redd, Shannon Turner, Clarence Evans


CLERGY: Jerry Beam, Joe Landrum, John McCay, A.J Murray

Board of Medical BenefitsDavid Shumaker, Chair (Clergy) LAITY: Rita Anderson, Barbara Boome, Bonnie Dillon, Beth Hughley, Jason McCoy, Bob Yates, Grady Marlow, Red MoffatCLERGY: Jack Wooten, Beth Miller, David Shumaker, Dwight Prowell

Council on Finance and AdministrationBrent Wilson, Chair (Laity)LAITY: Cindy Eberhardt, Donna Gilbert, Matt Gnemi, Kiah Hitt, Dan Kibodeux, Laura Kinney, Pat McNulty, Sharolyn Miller, Sherry Russum, Chuck Stringer, Brent WilsonCLERGY: David Cox, Jim Genesse, Mitchell Hedgepeth, Domini Henry, Johniel Henry, Giles Lindley, Louis Johnson, Keith Keeton, Rochelle Minor, Tom Potter

Archives and HistoryRob Webb, Chair (Clergy)Walter Howell (Conference Historian)LAITY: Buddy Hilliard, Matthew Henry, Missy Jones, Virginia Mathews, Virginia Salmon, Vera Thomas, D.C. Yates, Walter HowellCLERGY: Jimmy Barnes, Marcus Thompson, Rob Webb

ConneCtionaL ministries and CommuniCations

Commission on CommunicationKevin Carter, Chair (Clergy),

LAITY: Jason Anding, Kay Barksdale, Chris Blount, Teresa Hope, Yolanda Parris, Jimmy Spears, TJ Tate, Laura Walton, Deb Tubb, Christiana Williams, Lydia Roby SmithCLERGY: Cheryl Farr, Tony Proctor, Eugene Stockstill, Michael Williams, Hannah Shempert, Shirley Wilder

Resolution and PetitionsStephen Sparks, Chair (Clergy)LAITY: LaToya Redd-Thompson, Bob Wadsworth, Evelyn Wells, James Herod, JR Hall CLERGY: Martha June Kirby, Joey Shelton, Jill Shannon Shaw, Warren Black, David Slaughter Ex-Officio: Trey Harper, Conference Secretary

Standing RulesDavid Beckley, Chair (Lay)LAITY: Joyce Funches, Earnestine Preston, Janice Tinsley, Brad Chism, Billy Walley,CLERGY: Allen Dearing, Claire Dobbs, Rocky Miskelly, Stephen Cook, Lisa Garvin,Ex-Officio: Trey Harper, Conference Secretary

Personnel Committee Zach Beasley, Chair (Clergy)LAITY: Andrew Richardson, Barbara SmithCLERGY: Sandra ThomasBoards/Committees Representatives:Council on Finance and Administration - Vice Chair, Sharolyn Miller (Laity)Board of Pensions - Vice Chair, Bill Benson (Laity)Board of Medical Benefits - Vice Chair, Rita Anderson (Laity)Board of Ordained Ministry - Quandra Swayze (Laity)Committee on Religion and Race - Domini Henry (Clergy)Conference Board of Laity - LaToya Redd Thompson (Laity)Cabinet Representative


Board of Global MinistriesSarah Jo Adams-Wilson, Chair (Clergy)LAITY: Anita Alef, Sherry Boyd, Jennifer Calhoun, Bettye Coggin, Don Pratt, Tim Ross, Bobby Thomas, Connie Walters, Sharon DavisCLERGY: Allen McGraw, Clint Ware, Dennis Gossett, Chuck Meador, Amanda Gordon, Trey Jones, Eddie Spencer, Jimmy Criddle, Steven Owens, Tim Willis, Daniel Hathorne

Health and Welfare Committee Chairperson - (TBD)

Camping and Retreat Ministry Coordinator - Andy Stoddard (Clergy)

Conference Disaster Response Coordinator - Brandon Halford* (Clergy)

Volunteer in Missions Coordinator - Lee Burdine* (Laity)

Vital Congregations CommitteeBRO: Hazelhurst First UMCEJA: Morton UMCGWD: Walden Chapel UMC*HAT: Main Street UMC*NAL: Union Hill UMC*SEA: St. Paul UMC, Moss PointSTA: New Zion UMC*TUP: Tupelo First UMCWJA: Crawford Street UMCBishop - Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr.Conference Lay Leader - LaToya Redd ThompsonDistrict Superintendent - Rusty KeenDirector of Connectional Ministries - Vickie White

Faith Community Formation

Faith Community Formation Committee Trey Skaggs*, Chair (Clergy)LAITY: Trea Wyatt, Kathleen Smith, Sharon Davis*CLERGY: Susan Hood, Martha June Kirby, Jeff Trehern, Trey Skaggs, Morgan Spencer, Eugene Boger, George Buell

spirituaL Leadership

Board of Ordained MinistryExecutive CommitteeChair: Rev Joe May* (2019-2027)Vice Chair: Rev. Rickey James* (2016-2024)Secretary: Rev. Daniel Herring* (2018-2026)Order of Deacons: Rev. Karie Sue McCaleb (2019-2027)Order of Elders: Rev. Susannah Grubbs-Carr (2018-2026)Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors: Rev. Ricky Bishop (2016-2024)Lay Representative: Carrie Daniels (2019-2027)Director of Spiritual Leadership: Rev. Trey Harper (Ex-Officio)Conference Registrar: Dorothy Ellis (Ex-Officio)Associate Director of Ministerial Services: Rev. Pamela Cameron (Ex-Officio)


Ministry Coordinators (part of the extended Executive Committee)Interviews: Chad BowenCertified Lay Ministries: Linda DixonVocational Call: Smith LilleyHealth and Ethics: Kristen WilliamsDistrict Committees on Ministry Liaison: Amy RollerConference Relations Committee: Walt FrazierCourse of Study/Licensing School: Emily SanfordResidency in Ministry: Erin HicksFinance Interview Committee: Scott WrightFinance Director:

Additional Ex-Officio Members of the Extended Executive CommitteeDirector of the Center for Ministry: Rev. Paige Swaim-PresleyCabinet Representatives: Dayna Goff, Paulette Buford-James

7/1/2014 - 7/1/2018 - 7/1-2022Scott Wright Gloria McKinney Bruce CaseVicki Hughes Johnson

7/1/2016 - 7/1/2020 - 7/1/2024Albert Mosley Rachel Pitts Nancy CrewsRicky Bishop Rickey James

7/1/2017 - 7/1/2021 - 7/1/2025Amy Roller Smith Lilley Walt Frazier

7/1/2018 - 7/1/2022 - 7/1/2026Susannah Carr Chad Bowen Daniel HerringJohniel Henry Kristen Williams Mitch CochranTerry Hilliard

7/1/2019 - 7/1/2023 - 7/1/2027Nancy Chambers Chris Zirlott Gary GlazierMargo Porter Karie Sue McCaleb Carrie DanielsEmily Sanford Linda Dixon Nicolet BellErin Hicks Frank Haynes Joe May

7/1/2019 - 7/1/2023 - 7/1/2027AM Melissa Crawford AM Larry Pickering LAY: Allen BrelandFD Philip Messner FE Frank Newell LAY: Linda WebsterFD Susan Eaton FE Kevin Bradley LAY: Sherman GreenFE Linda Dixon FE Aislinn Kopp LAY: Quandra’ SwayzeFE Kevin Carter FE Adam Gordon LAY: Erie StuckettLAY: Tom Wicker FE Cynthia Cross LAY: Marion GreenLAY: Darlene Dotherow LAY: Dorothea Garrett LAY: Anneta Jones

Committees:Members of the Clergy Transfer Committee

Conference Relations Committee: Walt Frazier, ChairAlbert Mosley, Rachel Pitts, Linda Dixon, Mitch Cochran, Johniel Henry


Committees and Positions in Relation to the BOOM (Serve until 20240Administrative Review Committee: Scott Larsen, ChairPrincipals: Ada Williams-Miller, Eddie Lee JonesAlternates: John Foster, Embra Jackson

Committee on InvestigationClergy: Stephen Sparks, Claire Dobbs, David Huffman, Joe Landrum, Laity: Joy Carr, Jean Reid Godwin, Jesse RossAlternate Clergy: Bess Perrier, John Branning, Rickey GeorgetownAlternate Laity: Ben Witt, Vangela Wade, Dorothy Redd, Linda Norwood, York Craig, Taylor Cheeseman

Equitable CompensationJohn Reed, Chair (Lay)Stephen Cook, Dean of the CabinetTrey Harper, Director of Spiritual LeadershipDorothy Ellis, Assistant Director of Spiritual LeadershipDavid Stotts, Conference TreasurerLaity: Edna Curtis, Jan Hitt, Hal Kittrell, John Reed, Robert Weathersby, Carol Smith, Rhoda BarnesClergy: Fitzgerald Lovett, Joe May, Rachel Pitts, Will Dowling, Linda Fox

Higher Education and Campus MinistryCliff Burris, Chair (Clergy)Allyson Willis, Campus Ministry Consultant (Lay)Stephen Cook, Cabinet RepresentativeLarry Hilliard, Cabinet RepresentativeTrey Harper, Director of Spiritual LeadershipDavid Stotts, Conference TreasurerCommunity College Representative : Carrie Mayo and Heidi Adams4 Year College Representative: Eric DavisHBC College Representative: Kevin KoshLaity: Mathew Collier, Jill Gilbert, Cheryl Sparkman, Walter Roberts, Zach Smith, Dr. Ford Dye, Kathy Marlow, Dr. Bettye Fletcher, Chris AdamsClergy: Cathy Larsen, Rob Grant, Lance Presley

episCopaL oFFiCe

Committee on EpiscopacyBishop James E. Swanson, Sr., Resident BishopLaToya Redd-Thompson, Lay LeaderBeth Hartness, Episcopal Residence (Lay)Connie Shelton, Cabinet Representative (Clergy)Danny Rowland, ChairLAITY: Martin Butler, Tim Crisler, Chris Howdeshel, Lydia Smith-RobyCLERGY: Mattie Gipson, Ryan McGough, Emma Ward, Lindsey Robinson, Anna Fleming-Jones, Sandra Brown

advoCaCy ministriesDisabilities GroupEric Pridmore, Representative (Clergy)

Commission On the Status and Role of WomenEmily Sanford, Representative (Clergy)

Committee On Religion and RaceKathy Vaughns, Representative (Clergy)



Christian Unity and Inter-religious ConcernsWarren Coile, Representative (Clergy)

Committee on Church and SocietyOlivear Booker*, Representative (Clergy)

Peace & JusticeBruce Case, Coordinator (Clergy)

E. District Boards and CommitteesBrookhaven District

District LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Rev. Lindsey RobinsonDistrict Administrative Assistant: Dana Watts

District OfficersChancellor: Renee BerryLay Leader: Ora Franklin RodgersLay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Rev. Susan HoodMissions Coordinator: Ashley AtkinsonTreasurer: Dustin BairfieldUMM President: Larry MoretonUMW President: Jimmie SartinDisaster Relief Coordinator: Rev. Dwayne Scoggins

District Trustees2021 2022 2023Charlie Campbell Rev. Chance May Rev. Skip Atchison Cynthia Magee

District Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Mark Fite Michelle Parker Rev. Skip AtchisonPat Smith Rev. Linda Fox Rev.Brenda Cager Ora Franklin Rodgers

District Finance Committee2021 2022 2023Charlie Campbell Debra Stamps Dustin Bairfield (Chair)Rev. Bill Barksdale Rev. Rex Wilburn Rev. Lindsey RobinsonRobert Hensarling Earnestine Varnado (Audit)

Church Location and Building (Faith Community Formation)2021 2022 2023Charlie Campbell Rev. Mike Evans Susan Allen (Chair)Rev. Fitzgerald Lovett

District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Rev. Gene Horton Rev. Lynn Mote Rev. Dwayne ScogginsRev. Jonathon Speegle Rev. Mike Evans (Chair) Earnestine VarnadoBonnie Dillon Rev. Fitzgerald Lovett (Registar) Rev. Chris RichardsonOra Franklin Rodgers Sarah Lloyd Rev. Skip AtchisonDebra Stamps


District Committee on Lay Servant MinistriesRev. Susan Hood Ora Rodgers FranklinDana Watts

District Leadership TeamRev. Susan Hood Rev. Lynn Mote Rev. Victor WillisRev. Rex Wilburn Rev. Linda Fox Rev. Mike EvansOra Rodgers Franklin Bonnie Dillon Rev. Fitzgerald LovettRev. Lindsey Robinson

District Board of LaityDonna Talerico Bonnie Dillon Kim BurkettSarah Lloyd Ora Franklin-Rodgers Gary HurstEric Benson Martha Lightsey

2021 Annual Conference TellersCharles Campbell (Lay)Rev. Skip Atchison (Clergy)

East Jackson DistrictDistrict LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Connie Mitchell SheltonDistrict Administrative Assistant: James Mason

District OfficersChancellor: York CraigLay Leader: Darlene DotherowLay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Vicki JonesTreasurer: Sherry RussumUMW President: Peggy PetersonUM Youth Coordinator: Cory PhilipsDisaster Relief Coordinator: Hugh LangleyOlder Adult Coordinator: Nora RobertsYoung Adult Representative (ages 18-30): Richard Spann

District Trustees 2021 2022 2023Walter Collier Nancy Lockhart Mitchell Hedgepeth, Chair

District Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Barbara Taylor Brenda Britt Mike HicksBrian Gomillion AW Crump Sandra RasberryDarlene Dotherow LaToya Redd Thompson Warren Coile

District Finance Committee 2021 2022 2023Sherry Russum, Treasurer Haywood Hannah Paul Young Darlene Dotherow Donna Gilbert


Church Locations and Building (Faith Community Formation)2021 2022 2023David Lowery Mitchell Hedgepeth Gordon HerringMelissa Grantham Godbold Andy Stoddard David SlaughterHaywood Hannah EJ Shepard Ben Butler Kurt Appel

District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Willis Britt Dorothea Garrett Barry Male, ChairSheila Cumbest Rita Anderson Beth MillerWarren Coile Kevin Carter Dorothy ReddJosh Gray

District Committee on Lay Servant MinistriesVicki Jones, Chair Darlene Dotherow Melissa Grantham Godbold

District Leadership TeamCraig Baxton Haywood Hannah Darlene DotherowMelissa Grantham Godbold David Lowery Shirley WilderDavid Slaughter Scott Larsen Elizabeth MillerBarbara Taylor Anna Fleming-Jones

District Board of LaityDarlene Dotherow, Lay Leader Melissa Grantham Godbold Vicki Jones, Lay ServantDonna Gilbert, Finance Sherry Russum, Treasurer Walter Collier, TrusteesHugh Langley, Disaster Resp. Coord. Nancy Lockhart, Trustees Nora Roberts, Older Adult Coord.Sandra Rasberry, Superintendency Peggy Peterson, UMM Pres. Plus other lay members of all comm.

2021 Annual Conference TellersDorothea Garrett (Laity)Rev. Haywood Hannah (Clergy)

Greenwood DistrictDistrict Leadership District Superintendent: Steven P. Rusty KeenDistrict Administrative Assistant: Sonjia Young

District OfficersLay Leader: John McClayLay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Josephine BrowningTreasurer: Conner CaffeyUMM President: Conrad LongfellowUMW President: Jennette MooreUM Youth President: Dorothy HawkinsYoung Adult Representative (ages 18-30): Ethan OltremariYouth Representative (ages 12-17): Earl Jack Wooten IV

District Trustees 2021 2022 2023Charles Branch Jim Robertson Tony ProctorDennis Gossett (Chair) Pam Redd Jonathan ParkerFrank Weed Walker Sturdivant Lannis May


District Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Johnny Davis Josaphine Browning Conner CaffeyConrad Longfellow Juanita Cook Cindi LoftonScott Wright Erie Stuckett Chris YoungConner Caffey

District Finance Committee 2021 2022 2023Brad Johnson Conner Caffey (Treasure) Daniel Herring (Chair)Steve Osso Brent Rogers Walter RobertsJohnny Davis Virginia McLaurin Amanda Hardin

Church Locations and Building (Faith Community Formation)2021 2022 2023Thelma Collins Veronica Pritchard Trey Skaggs (Chair)Terry William Linda Malone Brad CorbanJennette Moore Ethan Oltremari Walter GoldsmithLynne Wilson Olivear Booker Will WalleyMichael Lindsay Chris Carpenter Walt Rambo

District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Tony Ashford Tony McDonald Jack WootenWillie Williams Jonathan Parker Henry FantScott Wright Trey Skaggs Daniel HerringBernell Saffold Nick Nichols Bruce WestMitchell Hedgepeth Erie Stuckett Chris YoungJohn McClay – Lay Leader (Ex-officio) Chad Bowen, Registrar (Ex-Officio)

District Leadership TeamJosie-Neill-Browning John McClay Johnny DavisVeronica Prichard Dennis Gossett Trey SkaggsDaniel Herring Jack Wooten Rusty KeenOlivear Booker Linda Malone

2021 Annual Conference TellersDonna Baria (Laity)Annie Washington (Clergy)

Hattiesburg DistrictDistrict LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Cynthia CrossDistrict Administrative Assistant: Kim Kay

District OfficersChancellor: Chris HowdeshellLay Leader: Corey ProctorLay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Henrietta BrownTreasurer: Todd WatsonUMM President: Marvin StrahanUMW President: Henrietta BrownDisaster Relief Coordinator: Brandon Halford


District Trustees2021 2022 2023 Louis Crumbley Mitchell Guess Terry Herron Bob Black Linda Dixon Don Rogers

District Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Vicki Baldwin Paul Roller Nance HixonCorey Proctor Henrietta Brown Sam Britton Jimmie Jones

District Finance Committee2021 2022 2023Mark Anderson Wes Arrington Todd WatsonAnthony Lockhart Terry Herron Richard Topp

Church Location and Building (Faith Community Formation)2021 2022 2023 Mitchell Guess Terry Herron Bob Black Linda Dixon Don Rogers Louis Crumbley

District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Bruce Case Julie Collins Andy CottenAmy Roller Dixie Holder-Cummings Nance HixonLinda Dixon Joan Holland Kathy VaughnsTodd Watson Susan Eaton Mark AndersonHenry Bethley Bobby Brewer Annie Clayton-Owens

District Committee on Lay Servant MinistriesHenrietta Brown Corey Proctor

District Personnel CommitteeVicki Baldwin Paul Roller Jimmie Jones

District Leadership TeamVicki Baldwin Todd Watson Cynthia CrossDwight Yates Louis Johnson Bruce CaseKim Kay Nance Hixon Mae Lois MoodyKathy Vaughn Corey Proctor

District Board of LaityDwight Yates Otis Magee Vicki MoodyLenora Moody Roosevelt Ulmer Henrietta Brown

2021 Annual Conference TellersLaura Sappington (Laity) Larry Sappington (Clergy)


Meridian DistrictDistrict LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Rev. Dayna GoffDistrict Administrative Assistant: Darlene Gibbs

District OfficersChancellor: Mark ScarbroughLay Leader: Mary SimpsonTreasurer: Darlene Gibbs (Staff)UMW President: Gloria McAlpineDisaster Relief Coordinator: Rev. Hiram & Cindy CokerYoung Adult Representative (ages 18-30): B. J. BranningYouth Representative (ages 12-17): John Clayton KitchensClergy Spouses Leader: Renee Hall

District Trustees2021 2022 2023Sylvia Hosch Oliver Peebles Mark Scarbrough (Chair) Charley Westerfield Rev. John Branning Mary Simpson, DLL Rev. Gayna Goff (Ex-officio)District Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Dan Willis (Chair) Rev. Mike Sahler Carrol Barham Mary Simpson, DLL Maurice Hall Lisa Young Darlene Gibbs (Ex-officio) Rev. Dayna Goff (Ex-officio)

District Finance Committee2021 2022 2023Rev. Zac Cox Sherry McFarland Rev. Dr. Tommy Jennings (Chair)Jan Hitt Preston Jones Janice Tinsley Mary Simpson, DLL Darlene Gibbs (Ex-officio) Rev. Dayna Goff (Ex-officio)

Church Location and Building (Faith Community Formation)2021 2022 2023Phil Sutphin (Chair) Rev. Hiram Coker Rev. Eugene BogerRev. Ron Gomillion Dorothy Gowdy Rev. Dr. Ron Kitchens Carol Smith Mary Simpson, DLL Rev. Dayna Goff (Ex-officio)District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Sarah King Rev. Dr. Ron Kitchens Rev. John Branning (Chair)Rev. Hiram Coker Rev. John Wesley Leek Rev. Bobby DaileyRev. Hal Hall Rev. Steven Owens Kiah HittRobert Hughes Marvin Blanks Don Pratt Rev. Bob Peden Rev. Sarah Jo Adams-Wilson Joyce Cox Mary Simpson, DLL Rev. Dayna Goff (Ex-officio) District Registrar (Ex-officio)


District Committee on Lay Servant MinistriesMary Simpson John Clayton Kitchens Gloria McAlpineRenee Hall BJ Branning UMM President

District Personnel CommitteeDan Willis, Chair Darlene Gibbs (Ex-officio) Lisa YoungRev. Dayna Goff (Ex-officio) Maurice Hall Carol BarhamRev. Mike Sahler Mary Simpson, DLL

District Leadership TeamMary Simpson Rev. John Branning Gloria McAlpineRev. Dr. Marjorie Walker BJ Branning Rev. Trevor GoreJohn Clayton Kitchens Rev. Eugene Boger Rev. Hiram & Cindy CokerRev. Dayna Goff (Ex-officio) Renee Hall UMM President

District Board of LaityMary Simpson Gloria McAlpine BJ BranningJohn Clayton Kitchens Renee Hall UMM President

District TellersMary Simpson (Laity)Rev. Trevor Gore (Clergy)

New Albany DistrictDistrict LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Raigan MiskellyDistrict Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Prather

District OfficersChancellor: Chris LatimerLay Leader: Buddy WiltshireLay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Barbara WorthamMissions Coordinator: Bill GloverTreasurer: Cheri HobsonUMM President: Wayne OwensUMW President: Hilary BarnettUM Youth Coordinator: Thomas TooleDisaster Relief Coordinator: Jim PetermannYoung Adult Representative (ages 18-30): Miriam SiskYouth Representative (ages 12-17): Laura Ruth Welborn

Trustees2021 2022 2023Tim Prather (Chair) Tim Prather (Chair) Tim Prather (Chair)Rachel Eaton Rachel Eaton Johnny CoombsJean Dillard Kenny Owens Dennis McGahaAl Fenger Matt Harris Butch Cobb Buford Baylis

District Superintendency Committee/District Personnel Committee2021 2022 2023Jerry Beck (Chair) Harrell Moore (Chair) Tim Sisk(Chair)Ann Holmes Buddy Wiltshire Kim HaynesJack Ivy Helen Dixon Heath CogginsHarrell Moore (Vice Chair) Tim Sisk (Vice Chair) Eugene Stockstill


District Finance CommitteeSue Ellen Miller (Chair) Cheri Hobson (Treasurer) Rick WellsJoe Rials

Church Location and Building (Faith Community Formation)2021 2022 2023Mark Nail (Chair) Mark Nail (Chair) Mark Nail (Chair)Tim Prather Jimmy Watts Marta BolenRocky Miskelly Steve Shirley Barry WilliamsBill Glover Eddie Rester Dan Darling

District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Jason Franklin (Chair) Jason Franklin (Chair) Jason Franklin (Chair)Ricky Bishop Tim Sisk Cheri HobsonEugene Stockstill Camille Galloway Barbara FullerBuddy Wiltshire Dan Darling Chris McAlilly Billy Ray Stonestreet

District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries/Board of LaityBuddy Wiltshire (Chair) Hilary Barnett Barbara WorthumWayne Owens Kenneth Worthum Miriam SiskJerry Beck Laura Ruth Wilburn Bill GloverBarry Williams Steve Shirley

District Leadership TeamMark Nail Dan Darling Harrell MooreMattie Gipson Trey Lambert Eugene StockstillJason Franklin James Dye Tim SiskJim Petermann Ricky Bishop

2021 Annual Conference TellersEugene Stockstill (Clergy)Kenneth Worthum (Laity)

Seashore DistrictDistrict LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Larry HilliardDistrict Administrative Assistant: Beth Dean

District OfficersChancellor: Robin BoswellLay Leader: Vera ThomasLay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Rev. Maureen FieldsMissions Coordinator: Rev. David NewtonTreasurer: Stacey PennyUMM President: Keith D’AngeloUMW President: Donna JoplinDisaster Relief Coordinator: Rev. David Newton

District Trustees2021 2022 2023Rev. Beth Matthews/Co- Chair Rev. Elijah Mitchell/Co-Chair Rev. David ColletteStacey Penny Eddie Appel Rev. Len McRaneyRev. Kordell Sims Wayne Jones Robert Sharp

District Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Rev. Gary Knight/Chair Rev. Beth Matthews Rev. Chris KlingenfusVera Thomas Marsha Bishop Rev. Nathaniel BarkumRev. Peggy Gibson

District Finance Committee2021 2022 2023Rev. Stacey Douglas/Chair Stacey Penny/Treasurer Rex Dean/Audit Review ChairRev. Jeff Switzer Charley Fields Kenny DanielsRev. John McCay, III Vera Thomas Rev. Maureen FieldsRev. Beth Matthews Rev. David Newton Rev. Gary KnightBeth Dean

District Church Location and Building (Faith Community Formation)2021 2022 2023Rev. Dr. John McCay, III Rev. DeNondrea Sims Rev. Jeff TrehernRev. Martha June Kirby Jill Senn Rev. Jonathan Tullos

District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Rev. Ann Kaufman/Chair Rev. Robbie Murden/Registrar Rev. Dr. Terry HilliardRev. Peggy Gibson Rev. Vivian Brown Toussaint Rev. David GreerRev. Dr. John McCay, III Rev. Dr. Eric Pridmore Rev. Frank NewellVera Thomas Paulette Jalanivich Angela PoundersRev. Elijah Mitchell Rev. Megan Becnel Rev. Cliff BurrisRev. Larry Pickering Rev. David Huffman Rev. Eddie Lee JonesRev. Victor Chatham Rev. Greg Ducker Rev. Beth Matthews

District Leadership Team/Seashore Way TeamRev. Robbie Murden Rev. Jon Kaufman Rev. Ben BarlowRev. Elijah Mitchell Rev. Sherry Judy Mrs. Vera ThomasRev. Jeff Trehern Rev. Dr. Larry Hilliard

2021 Annual Conference TellersJaci Murden (Laity)Rev. Jon Kaufman (Clergy)

Senatobia DistrictDistrict LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Rev. Rickey HaynesDistrict Secretary: Cheryl Denley

District OfficersChancellor: Michele McCainLay Leader: Cristen BarnardLay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Billie WilhiteTreasurer: Glenda RhodesUMM President: Eddie NaborsUMW President: Bernice SykesUM Youth Coordinator: Josh GroceDisaster Relief Coordinator: Bob SmithYouth Representative (ages 12-17): Shelby Dorr


District Trustees2021 2022 2023Lew Houston Rev. Charlie Simmons Rev. Chuck Bursi Rev. Ray Owens Bob Meachem (Chair)

District Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Pat Bibb Rev. Neville Vanderburg Leonard Cotton Calvert Shideler Rev. Amanda Gordon (Chair)District Finance Committee2021 2022 2023Barbara Broome Rev. Greg Hazelrig Jane DownsEddie Ray Patricia Love Rev. Keith Keeton (Chair) David Beene

District Church Location and Building2021 2022 2023Melvin McClure Rev. Chris Diggs Rev. David Cox Sonny Daniels Rev. Jeff Tollison Ronnie Sellers

District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Rev. Zack Beasley Rev. Sam Burton (Chair) Christina PalmerKathy Marlow Rev. Keith Mason Joel GarrottRev. Pat Ludlam Daniel Thomas Rev. Amy DanielsRev. Chuck Bursi Rev. Milt Whatley (Registrar)

District Committee on Lay Servant MinistriesBillie Wilhite Barbara Jepsen Cheryl DenleyEd Flynn

District Leadership TeamCristen Barnard Rev. David Cox Rev. Rickey HaynesJennifer Garrott Cheryl Denley Rev. Keith KeetonRev. Amanda Gordon Rev. Zack Beasley Rev. Stephen SparksRev. Kerry Powell Rev. Neville Vanderburg Lorraine CancerRev. Reed McCaleb

Faith Community FormationRev. Corey Truett Rev. Rickey Haynes Cheryl DenleyRev. Morgan Spencer Rev. Carrie Mayo Rev. Dwayne Mayo

2021 Annual Conference TellersJudy Smith (Lay)Rev. David Laird (Clergy)

Starkville DistrictDistrict LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Paulette Buford-James District Administrative Assistant: Pamela Simmons

District OfficersChancellor: Christ LatimerLay Leader: Hal Smith


Lay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Alberta Hendrix Missions Coordinator: Dr. Sarah SandersUMW President: Eve Priester Disaster Relief Coordinator: Chris Zirlott Young Adult Representative (ages 18-30): Kyla Patterson Youth Representative (ages 12-17): Jordan Gaskin

District Trustees2021 2022 2023William Oakley Rev. Jamie Bailey, Chair Lenore Griffin Ruby Bowie Rev. Eddie Hinton Rev. Keith Willilams

District Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Annie Kelly Dr. Marty Wiseman Rev. Sandra Brown Elmarie Brooks Rev. Jim Genesse, Chair Asylee Gardner Hal Smith , Ex. Officio District Finance Committee2021 2022 2023Dr. Lenora Hogan Asylee Gardner Rev. Jamie Bailey Letitia Jackson Rev. Tom Potter Dr. Sarah SandersPam Simmons, Ex. Officio Louis Dawkins

District Church Location and Building (Faith Community Formation)2021 2022 2023Rev. George Buell, Chair Rev. Anne-Russell Bradley Rev. Ronald JeffersonButch Stokes (FCF) Rev. Gene Bramlett Doyle PendleyRev. Sarah Windham (FCF) Rev. Antra Geeter Dr. Sarah Sanders

District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Rev. Bob Whiteside Rev. Ozell Landfair Rev. Gary Glazier Ann Walker Dr. Sarah Sanders Rev. Tom Potter Dr. Marty Wiseman Rev. Becky Smith Rev. Sandra Brown Emil Lovely Rev. George Buell, Registrar

District Committee on Lay Servant MinistriesAlberta Hendrix, Chair Rev. Paulette Buford-James Hal Smith Rev. Sandra Brown

District Personnel CommitteeJimmie Whitt, Chair Rev. Hugh Griffith Lee Burdine Percy Jones

District Leadership TeamRev. Paulette Buford-James, Chair Dr. Sarah Sanders Rev. Gene BramlettHal Smith Rev. Sandra Brown Rev. Sarah Windham Rev. Aubrey Mitchell Rev. Leevel Yarbrough Rev. Tom Potter

District Board of LaityRev. Paulette Buford-James Eve Priester Rev. Tom Potter Julia Pendley Hal Smith, Chair Amando de la Cruz Rev. Sandra Brown Rev. Sarah Windham Dr. Sarah Sanders Rev. Jamie Bailey



2021 Annual Conference TellersRev. Sandra Brown (Clergy)Eve Priester (Laity)

Tupelo DistrictDistrict LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Fred BrittonDistrict Administrative Assistant: Kristen Partin

District OfficersChancellor: Jason HerringLay Leader: Tom WickerLay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Kathy BoxMissions Coordinator: Rob GillTreasurer: Kristen PartinUMM President: Trae WyattUMW President: Carolyn McGaughyUM Youth Coordinator: Katie ColtharpUM Children’s Coordinator: Kim HomanDisaster Relief Coordinator: Darrell SandersonYoung Adult Representative (ages 18-30): Lydia Smith

District Trustees 2021 2022 2023Darrell Sanderson (Chair) Cully Hartsell Pedro ClayCarol Pruitt Thomas Griffith Tom WickerJames Ford Ellen Short

District Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Faith West (Chair) Rob Gill Don McCainLee Ann Barnes Mary Jo Heard Trae WyattPhillip Box Darrell Sanderson Tom WickerJudy Doolittle Marty Polk

District Finance Committee2021 2022 2023Gerald Wage (Chair) Smith Lilley Roger Puhr Bill Gammill Bob McGee Kathleen SmithFaith West Darrell Sanderson Brad Hodges Kristen Partin (Ex-Officio)

District Church Locations and Buildings2021 2022 2023Darrell Sanderson (Chair) Anne Harrington Joe CogginsMary Hutson Jim Langston Wesley PartinRobert Doolittle Lavert Fitzpatrick Glenn Gann

District Committee on Ordained Ministr (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Smith Lilley (Chair) Lavert Fitzpatrick Jim McClurkanTerri Armstrong (Registrar) Tim Green Gloria McKinneyEver Jean Burt Dianne Harris Wesley PepperPerry Carr Brad Hodges Danny Estes

Betsy Collums Jerrold Hood Michael EvansB.B. Hosch Mary Hutson Emily SanfordKathleen Smith Ed Temple David Shumaker

District Committee on Faith Community Formation2021 2022 2023John Foster (Chair) Dwayne Robinson Mary Ward Strickland

District Leadership TeamHannah Shempert (Chair) Joe Coggins Lavert FitzpatrickJim McClurkan John Foster Michael EvansBrian Gordon Danny Estes Kevin LindleyRochelle Ashford-Minor Will Dowling Tom WickerJeffrey Riddle

District Board of LaityTom Wicker – Lay Leader (Chair) William Givhan Kristen PartinKathy Box Cully Hartsell Bob PressDorothy Carter Barbara Howell Kathleen SmithKatie Coltharp Bobby Hudson Bobby ThomasCecelia Davis Jim Johnstone Rosie UsherGloria Fitzpatrick Minnie Leeper Gerald WagesGlenn Gann Carolyn McGaughy Keith WhitakerBessie Givhan Judy Moore Trae Wyatt

2021 Annual Conference TellersWesley Partin (Laity)Joe Coggins (Clergy)

West Jackson DistrictDistrict LeadershipDistrict Superintendent: Rev. Dr. Stephen CookDistrict Administrative Assistant: Annie B. Clay

District OfficersChancellor: Briggs Hopson, IIILay Leader: Denise DeRossetteLay Servant Ministries Coordinator: Rev. Jackie HudsonMissions Coordinator: Rev. Domini HenryTreasurer: Vicki JonesUMM President: John ReedUMW President: Nicole MartinUM Youth Coordinator: Rev. Michael WilliamsDisaster Relief Coordinator: Jim Moss, LaityAustin Hoyle, ClergyUM Youth President: Tony GilbertYouth Representative (ages 12-17): Dylan Moore

District Trustees2021 2022 2023Jim Hall, Chair Tim Allen Herbert TerryLarscie Ellis Dwight Braylock



Committee Superintendency Committee2021 2022 2023Jim Sturgis, Jr. Angie Williams Brenda ThornburgShirley Miller Rev. Joe May (Chair) Rev. Charles Bryant, St.

District Finance Committee2021 2022 2023Rev. Kevin Bradley (Co-chair) Rev. Linda Williams Jess RossSharon Davis, Co-Chair Bill Burrow Annie Clay Jesse Brown Ann Coleman

Church Location and Building (Faith Community Formation)2021 2022 2023Rev. Paul McDonald Rev. De Mario Benson, Sr. Minta Davis (Chair) Quandrá Swayze Rev. Scott Carter

District Committee on Ordained Ministry (DCOM)2021 2022 2023Rev. Lauren Porter (Chair) Pam May Rev. Pamela CameronRev. Lance Presley Rev. Elizabeth Henry Rev. Chris CumbestRev. David McCoy Iely Mohamed Rev. Diane BramanRev. Walt Frazier Rev. Phillip Messner Rev. Dawn Flowers Rev. Domini Henry

District Leadership Team Rev. Cynthia Cross, Rev. Sue Keen Hyland Rev. Stephen Cook, DS Team Facilitator Kay Barksdale Rev. Mary StewartCarrie Daniels Rev. Austin Hoyle Oliver EllisRev. De Mario Benson Denise DeRossette Rev. Michael Williams

2021 Annual Conference TellersDot Portis (Laity)Rev. Mitch Cochran (Clergy)

F. 2021 Annual Conference TellersDistrict Clergy LaityBrookhaven Rev. Skip Atchison Charles CampbellEast Jackson Rev. Haywood Han-nah Dorothea Garrett Greenwood Rev. Annie Washing-ton Donna Baria Hattiesburg Rev. Larry Sappington Laura Sappington Meridian Rev. Trevor Gore Mary Simpson New Albany Rev. Eugene Stockstill Kenneth Wortham Seashore Rev. Jon Kaufman Jaci Murden Senatobia Rev. David Laird Judy Smith Starkville Rev. Sandra Brown Eve Priester Tupelo Rev. Joe Coggins Wesley Partin West Jackson Rev. Mitch Cochran Dot Portis

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Section ii

Business of the AnnuAl ConferenCe

A. Minutes Of The Daily Proceedings

thursdAy, June 24, 2021 | 10:00 Am

morning Business session

Setting of the Bar

Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, welcomed everyone to the 2020-2021 Annual Conference Session. Dave Toliver from GNTV Media Ministry was introduced to review the voters on the voting process.

Rev. Harper moved for the setting of the bar of this virtual session of the 2021 Annual confer-ence to include all of those clergy and elected lay members of the Mississippi Annual Conference who are connected to and voting in this virtual process. Bishop Swanson announced the ballot open and then closed. Results: 567 Yes; 3 No. The motion is passed.

Good Shepherd Community Center – Loving People Back to Life

Rev. Harper reminded members that beginning with the 2020 and 2021 official Journals, when they are released this fall, they will no longer contain the clergy directory for active and retired clergy as well as the directory for surviving spouses. There is a published directory that was mailed to all of our retirees and to our surviving spouses. You can get a digital copy at the conference website.

Several persons watched in groups throughout the conference. Appreciation was offered to them for the great ways that people pulled together to help each other attend the conference virtually and help with the use of technology.

Rev. Harper motioned that should there be any items of debate to arise during this business session or any business session during the 2021 Conference to limit items for debate to two (2) speeches in favor and two (2) in opposition, no more than two (2) minutes each. The presenter will be allowed a final one (1) minute response before voting. This motion is for this business session as well as the remaining business session for this 2021 Annual Conference. Bishop Swanson announced the ballot open and then closed. Results: 574 Yes; 41 No. The motion is passed.

Seashore Mission – Sharing Is Caring

Consent Calendar

Rev. Harper motioned for the adoption of the Consent Calendar found in the Guidebook App under the 2021 Pre-Conference Journal tab. Results: 609 Yes; 17 No. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar is passed.

Camp Lake Stephens – Transforming Lives in God’s Woods and Waters

Petitions and Resolutions Laid on the Table

Rev. Harper placed on the table the Petitions and Resolutions found in the 2021 Pre-Conference Journal on pages 139-144 or in the pdf document on pages 141-146 and stated that they are there for consideration on Friday, June 25, 2021, business session.

A special word of personal privilege was extended to Rev. Emily Sanford, Chair of the Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women. Rev. Sanford recognized all the


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clergy and laity delegates that were wearing their red and navy ribbons in memory of Rev. Ruth Wood. She made a statement of support to continue to work for the full and equal participation of women in the total life and mission of the Church. Thanks was given to Rev. Trey Harper and the extended cabinet for the resolution recognizing the life and ministry of Rev. Wood and designating the first Sunday of June as a “Celebration of Call Sunday.” The resolution has the full support of COSROW and the Advocacy Team. Rev. Sanford also gave special thanks to Dr. Joe Reiff, who researched and provided the names and stories of women in various denominations and conferences who later merged to form the MS Conference of the UMC, including Rev. M. M. Merchant who was the first woman ordained as an elder in the MS conference of the Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. Sanford further stated that worship resources (liturgy, video, bulletin inserts and more) will be made available to equip churches to recognize the witnesses in our his-tory and affirm that God is still calling people young and old, male and female, laity and clergy to respond and serve.

Spiritual Leadership Report by Rev. Trey Harper

The mission of the Office of Spiritual Leadership is to develop spiritual leaders, both clergy and lay, who make disciples for the transformation of the world. He thanked everyone for the amazing ways they have adapted and changed and embraced new ways during the time of the pandemic. Pastors have become internet sensations and churches who typically worshipped less than 30 in person now have a steady virtual congregation of well over a hundred even into the thousands. You have learned new ways of loving your people by phone, by ZOOM, and doing it all with grace and joy. Spiritual leaders are making disciples and to support and resource your work, we also had to learn new ways of doing things. ✓ In collaboration with Faith Community Formation, and the other annual conference offices,

we developed video training that are accessible to you and your congregation whenever and however they are needed.

✓ We have hosted virtual master classes with leaders like Tod Bolsinger and then followed those up with ZOOM small group discussions led by our conference leadership.

You have learned from each other, and we have learned from you, and we fully intend to incorporate these best practices we have experienced and learned into our new way of being the church together, both in person and virtually. ✓ On June 10, 2021, the Clergy Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference met virtually

to do the required business of the annual conference including the remembrance of those who have passed, the celebration of those who are retiring and the welcoming of provisional, associate, and ordained members into our connection.

✓ On June 11, 2021 – Ordering of Ministry was held safely at Christ UMC with ordinands, those being commissioned, as well as those becoming into associate membership and their families. With two years of classes beyond pandemic, we were called for such a time as this. The Holy Spirit moved in great and mighty ways as Bishop Swanson laid hands and these exceptional men and women were ordained and blessed for the ministry to which God has called them.

During the Ordination Service, Bishop Holston from the South Carolina Conference bought a powerful word, reminding us that God often calls us to unknown and difficulty places. In those moments, when we want to move on, when we want to get out, sometimes God is saying “sit yourself down and bloom where I have planted you.”

Rev. Harper commended members of the Mississippi Annual Conference for “blooming where they are planted.” He stated that members are truly becoming resilient spiritual leaders who are finding new and exciting ways to make disciples for the ever-transforming work of God in this world.

Higher Education and Campus Ministry Report

Rev. Harper then introduced a video for a report on Mississippi Campus Ministries.


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Frances Asbury Award

Rev. Trey Harper honored Dr. David Beckley by presenting him with the 2019-2020 pres-tigious Frances Asbury Award. This award is presented to persons who fosters the church’s min-istries in higher education. Dr. Beckley is a former Rust College President and a member of the Mississippi Delegation. Dr. Beckley expressed thanks for the conference’s support of Rust College and all of our United Methodist Institutions.

Standing Rules Report by Dr. David Beckley

Dr. Beckley reported on the Committee on the Standing Rules. Rev. Harper stated that there is a single proposed amendment to the standing rules that is found on page 157 on PCJ or 159 on the pdf copy. Dr. Beckley stated these the changes make sure that this conference will be in complete harmony with the discipline on electing lay and clergy delegates to the General and Jurisdictional conferences.

Approval to amend Rule 10 to bring in compliance with the Book of Discipline (2021 PCJ 143)

Results: 588 Yes; 9 No. The motion is passed.

Delta Grace Video

Treasurer’s Report by David Stotts

Rev. Harper called on David Stotts, Conference Treasurer/Director of Finance & Administration, to give the 2020 Treasurer’s Report. The Treasure’s report can be found in the Pre-Conference journal. He lighted the following points:

2020 Mission Sharesn 907 Apportioned churchesn 512 Churches paid 100% Conference Mission Sharesn 792 Churches paid 100% District Mission Sharesn 189 Churches increased their giving in 2020 over 2019n 50 of those 189 churches increased their giving to 100%David stated that money continues to come in because churches want to catch up and be a 100%

Connectional Congregation.David reminded members of what mission shares are:n Our gifts to the connectional systemThat means that we believe:It is how we do ministry TOGETHER in ways that is much larger than we could do individually.David remarked that he believes that if you check Webster’s Dictionary under Connectional

Generosity, you will see a picture of the Mississippi Conference.In 2020, the churches in Mississippi paid:n Directly to UM Mission and ministry $1,157,751 as reported in EZRAn Directly to non-UMC Ministry $3,579,552Our generosity level $15,317,008. In addition to that we paid $7,731,350 into our active clergy

benefits – 101.3% collection rate, which means people were still catching up on past due debts.Our PACT insurance program worked well. Premiums were paid out at a rate of 97.8%. We received

28.5% of premiums from prior years 2018-2019, $121,848.David thanked Mississippi United Methodists for their generosity. We achieved forgiveness for our Paycheck Protection Program – $679,585, which meant more

dollars for ministry.Our audit for 2020 are completed. We received unqualified opinions from the conference, pensions

and health insurance.As of April 30, 2021, we are ahead of 2020 by 3.5%. He acknowledged and thanked his staff for their GREAT work.


CFA Report

David Stotts introduced Brent Wilson, CFA Chair, to give the Fiscal Year Budget for 2022. The budget is found in Report #2. He thanked members of CFA, Board of Pension, Board of Medical Benefits, Board of Trustees, and others who provided information, data, guidance, and feedback. Most importantly, he thanked churches for faithfully supporting the work of the United Methodist Church through their generous support.

For fiscal year 2022, proposed total apportioned mission shares budget of $11,547,527, a slight 2% increases over the 2021 budget. The increases in investment are in the areas such as clergy support, faith community formation, higher education and camping and retreat centers. These are areas on the front lines and directly impact peoples’ lives. We feel the total budget for fiscal year 2022 gives the resources and support the conference needs to continue its positive impact on our community, state, country and the world.

Members were encouraged to read Report #1 describing our charges and the responsibilities as the CFA, it addresses the responsibilities as members of the Mississippi Annual Conference. A lot of infor-mation can be gleaned and learned from Report #1 on how the local churches and conference work together to reach the people with the gospel.

Items 3b and 3c under the conference expenditures have been updated from last year’s report #1. He emphasized the importance of audits. Items 15 and 16 gives us a clear path where people can see where their tithes and offerings are being using in a manner consistent with the Book of Discipline and with the church’s’ budget.

Report #3 lists the financial application of clergy benefits. There are no proposed changes. Bishop Swanson expressed appreciation to Brett Wilson and David Stotts for the CFA Report. He

announced that time would be allotted for members to peruse the report and votes will be taken on the budget on tomorrow, June 25, 2021. Bishop Swanson also thanked everyone involved in compiling the budget.

Trustees Report by David Stotts

David Stotts reported on behalf of the Trustees the churches that have decided they would like to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church and the Mississippi Conference. Thirty-two churches have explored the process and twenty-three have completed all steps as described by the Book of Discipline under ¶2553 under the rules of the General Council on Finance and Administration of the United Methodist Church and the Trustees of the Mississippi Annual Conference. Those local churches have held church conferences in compliance with the Book Discipline ¶246.8, 248, and 2553 subpara-graphs 2 and 3 of the 2016 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church where at least 2/3 of the professing members present voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.

n These churches have provided signed, adequate reasons that are in compliance with ¶2553 as required.

n They have agreed to a payment of their share of the Mississippi Underfunded Pension Covenant for our active and retired clergy as determined by Wespath Benefits and Investments as of April 30, 2021. This is allocated based on the 2021 Mission Share factors from their church and it totals $698,148.

n They have agreed to a payment of two full years of district and conference mission shares based on the 2021 apportionments as they were conference churches when the annual conference voted to fund the 2021-2022 ministry, totaling $289,998. The total payment that will be tendered on or before disaffiliation is $980,146.

n They will also be paying any arrears that they have on direct invoice or property and casualty insurance premiums.

n They have agreed to not use the name of the United Methodist Church or Methodist in their new church name, and they will remove all cross and flame copyright emblems.

n They will indemnify the conference with the 3-year $1,000,000 insurance policy for all future lawsuits pertaining to them during their life as United Methodist.


n For these agreements and payments, they will receive all of their real and personal property.n The disaffiliation process will be effective June 30, 2021. With all of this process completed, the final step for disaffiliation agreement is to be ratified by a

simple majority of the members present and voting at this duly called session of the annual conference. As required by Judicial Council decision 1379 and 2529.1b3/ The churches listed for disaffiliation were presented for ratification.

Bishop Swanson remarked: We do not do this without having heavy hearts. Many of these congre-gations have sojourned with us in the Wesleyan movement in the United Methodist Church for many, many years contributing not only in heart and soul and prayer but to the witness of this church of this particular annual conference not only in the State of Mississippi but worldwide. We grieve this breaking of fellowship, and we are keenly aware that ministry will continue in these places and that the witness of the Lord Jesus Christ can continue in these places without them being United Methodist, but it grieves us. We feel ripple effects of what that means across the Mississippi Conference and throughout our entire family. We do not take this vote today without that ache and without that pain in our hearts. We will take the vote in consideration of the requests of these congregations who said to us by their own vote that they wish to travel the road to the Kingdom of God apart from us.

Rev. Ricky Haynes led prayer.Bishop Swanson explained that the votes will be in series of 5. In each ballot, you will have to vote

five times (Yes or No) for each individual church’s request. Bishop Swanson opened the ballot for voting. After voting was completed, Bishop Swanson closed the ballot.

Church Disaffiliations Ballot #1 – All five have been affirmed for disaffiliation.

District Church Yes No

Brookhaven Pleasant Grove 582 54East Jackson Andrew Chapel 584 48 Evergreen 578 56 Homewood 584 50 Shiloh 564 69

Moore Community House Video



Greenwood Acona 587 40 Black Hawk 583 43 Enon 586 39 Durant 579 47 Seneasha 586 39

Gulfside Assembly Video

Church Disaffiliations Ballot #3 – All three have been affirmed for disaffiliation.


Hattiesburg McLain 572 42Meridian Andrew Chapel 567 47 Hopewell 570 44

Baddour Center Video




New Albany Shady Grove 552 45 Marietta 555 42 Mt Zion 553 42 Lowery 554 43 Camp Ground 541 56

Methodist Children’s Homes Video



Seashore Tanner Chapel 563 38Starkville Caledonia 544 46 Flint Hill 556 43Tupelo Macedonia 564 36 Andrew Chapel 561 39

Seashore United Methodist Assembly Video

Rev. Paulette Buford-James led a prayer.Bishop Swanson adjourned for lunch break.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 1:30 pm

afTernoon Business session

Bishop Swanson called the business session to order introducing LaToya Thompson, Conference Lay Leader for the Laity Address.

Conference Lay Leader Address, LaToya Thompson

She began by talking about the theme scripture for our Annual Conference – John 21. In that scripture, Jesus appeared to the disciples after His resurrection and asked Peter three times – if Peter loved Jesus and emphasized after each question that Peter should continue Jesus’ work of making dis-ciples. Peter asked Jesus, “What about John, the disciple you love, what’s going to happen to him?” In John 21:22, Jesus says “What’s it to you, you follow me.” Jesus was saying stay focused. Jesus was trying to teach the disciples that no matter what happened after His death, they must continue to follow him. They must continue to fulfill their mission, which was the Great Commission. Jesus was trying to ingrain in Peter, who would be a leader among the disciples and integral in the building of the early church, that regardless to whatever went on around him (global health pandemic, an impending major change in his church structure, or just a decision at his local church that he really did not like) the mission had to go on. He had to continue to continue to follow Jesus and continue Jesus’ work of making disciples.

She commended laity in Mississippi Annual Conference for continuing the mission despite unprec-edented challenges, citing several examples of churches within the conference who continued the mis-sion in many different ways.

n Very small congregation in the East Jackson District worshipping 50 or fewer on a Sunday who has already paid their 2021district and conference apportionment for the year. They are continuing to fulfill the mission by resourcing the making of disciples at a local church, district, conference, and global level.

n Disaster Response Volunteers, who are quite simply heroes, continued to work throughout the pandemic. When we had storms, they continued to go out and help disaster victims and help restore people’s lives and churches nearby brought them lunch and snacks. She said if you want to feel really inspired and proud, visit the Mississippi Conference Disaster Response Facebook Page. Those workers have continued the mission of loving and serving others even through a global health pandemic.


n Board of Laity members and others stepped up and saved the day to ensure that worship and Christian education, like Sunday School, Bible Study and Vacation Bible School have continued and that congregational nurturing has continued through the pandemic. Lay persons learned how to produce a virtual service putting in a lot of prep time.

All of these people understood that regardless to how unsettled they felt during the pandemic and during this waiting period to see what happens to us as a church at General Conference, the mission – Jesus’ mention, the church’s mission, the mission continue.

LaToya Thompson applauded all of the laity who stepped up and continued the mission of making disciples this past conference year. She encouraged all local churches to take a moment at some point and celebrate the folks who, perhaps always have, but who especially through the pandemic have kept the church going.

n Thank your Trustees who kept the church facility up so that necessary activities could continuen Thank your Finance team who continued to raise money – and I’ve heard in a number of

churches who exceeded their pre-pandemic year income and increased their generosity to othersn Thank your nominations teams who continue to populate and support your church leadershipn Thank your S/PPRC who continue to support your pastor and staff who had their own unusual

set of challenges to overcomen Thank your church council who kept the whole ship moving and mission minded during this timen Thank your pastors, starting with our own bishop who has proceeded to cast a clear vision to our

conference leadership and to our conference. We have two foci right now – (1) intentional disciple-making systems and (2) ending racism for good and we are putting systems in place to ensure that our foci is truly our foci in everything that we do as an annual conference.

Thank you to all of our clergy who have helped us laity to stay focused on making disciples and things that are important to our United Methodist Church core values, such as love and justice. I have seen increased clergy/lay collaboration in churches during this time. Thank you, pastors, for that as well.

The Book of Discipline says that it is the Conference Lay Leader’s job to advocate for the inclusion of laity in the planning and decision-making of the church, from the local church to the district and to the conference level. She advocated for continued and increased clergy/lay collaboration, which is always helpful in finding ways to effectively make disciples.

LaToya Thompson thanked the entire Board of Laity for their hard work and passion concerning the work of fostering of laity in the congregation and the world. In both of those places, the Book of Disciples states that it is our job as laity to fulfill the Great Commission and it is primarily our witness of the laity that the world will come to know Christ and the mission of the church will be fulfilled.

United Methodist Women Report – Dale Barnes, Conference President

UMW has been working for women and children for over 150 years nationwide and worldwide. We helped over 150 missions throughout the United States alone. We use our feet to work with missions here in Mississippi – Rust College, Choctaw Mission, Bethlehem Center, Wesley House and Methodist Childrens’ Home. We also award grants and scholarships. In 2020, 12 grants were awarded to mission-minded churches and organizations and groups, totaling $17,300. Four college students with a focus on Methodist church related majors received $1,500 each to help with college expenses. Like every other conference, Mississippi United Methodist Women has been and continues to be affected by COVID-19 through 20 and 21. Our monetary giving has declined; but, our ladies’ determination to be the hands and feet of Jesus has not.

n Backpacks filled with food for the weekends are still being distributed n Brownie and girl scout troops are still being recognized and supportedn Community gardens are being plantedn Teachers are being recognizedn Areas focusing on senior citizens services and activities are continuingUnited Methodist Women are stepping outside the box getting creative and finding ways to

continue to serve and do during this pandemic. According to the Book of Discipline, every local United


Methodist Church should have an active United Methodist Women’s group and every woman should be a member. Dale Barnes invited all women to become a member of United Methodist Women and in doing so you can fulfill the purpose as set forth by a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fel-lowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

United Methodist Men Report – Video

Dean of the Cabinet Report – Rev. Dr. Stephen Cook

Rev. Dr. Cook shared the Dean’s Report on behalf of the extended cabinet. He reminded the members that according to the Book of Discipline, each district is called upon to organize, develop a ministry, and evaluate the missional life advocacy needs ministry of the church through the district. It is vital that we maintain our connectional relationship. It is essential that we continue to develop and strengthen ethic ministries, ethnic local churches, and concerns. It is essential that we provide encour-agement, coordination, and support for local churches to move forward in their ministry of Nurture, Outreach and Witness in accordance with our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the trans-formation of the world. We are called to have a clear sense about why we are making disciples; we are called to give answers to this question as a conference – How are we intentionally reaching people for Jesus Christ through our ministry, and we are called to provide answers to an additional question – How are we helping new people grow and mature as disciples of Jesus Christ through our ministry and areas of responsibilities. As a conference, we continue to provide answers that are in keeping with our core values of love, justice, generosity, and apprenticeship. We continue to provide answers that align our resources to fulfill our discipleship making role faithfully. As a conference, we have a heart for ministry that is Christ’s ministry of outreaching love as we still navigate through the coronavirus. Christian min-istry is an expression of the mind and mission of Christ by communities of Christians that demonstrate a common life of gratitude and devotion, witness and service, celebration, and discipleship. Through our baptism, we are called to this ministry of servanthood in the world to the glory of God. It requires a diverse and unwavering approach that is universal in Spirit and in Truth. This is who we are as United Methodist. This is what we do as United Methodist. We name our current realities, and we ask God to give us insight to be able to use our gifts and talents in the best possible way. We ask God to teach us how to do our work. We ask God to empower us to be effective in ministry. With that in mind, the Extended Cabinet is grateful for each local church, each pastor and all of those who serve in extension ministries, every board, standing committees, camps, foundation, and all work areas. To God be the glory.

Rev. Dr. Cook focused on the preaching stations, returning preaching stations back to an active status and church closures.

Churches Moved to a Preaching Stationn Mize – East Jackson Districtn Columbus St Stephens – Starkville District

Preaching Station Returned to Active Status(1) Yazoo City: St John – West Jackson District

Church Closuresn Bude – Brookhaven Districtn Green Grove – East Jackson District n Daleville – Meridian Districtn DeKalb – Meridian Districtn Union – Meridian Districtn Clarks Chapel – Meridian District n Mt Vernon – Senatobia Districtn Ebenezer – New Albany Districtn Weir – Starkville Districtn Hermanville – West Jackson District


Rev. Dr. Cook asked that members remember the devoted and dedicated service of the laity of these churches to these communities and reflect on the clergy who served as pastors of these congregations. Rev. Cook then lead prayer.

Rev. Cook then asked for affirmation of the report.Bishop Swanson asked Rev. Lindsay to pray.

State of the Church Report – Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr.

Bishop Swanson began with a quote from Emmanuel James Rohn:“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or thewind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.”Bishop Swanson went on to say that this is where we found ourselves as the Mississippi Annual

Conference in March of 2020 when our world changed dramatically with the discovery that among us was the deadly virus of COVID-19. It was what Rohn referred to as “the change of circumstances.” The wind blew in a different direction, and it ushered in the need for change within the 950+ churches and ministries within the Mississippi Annual Conference especially as we continued to seek ways to be faith-ful to our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Oftentimes we get a little bit confused about that. The mission always continues. We are still there to make disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world but the context in which we are doing that has changed with the advent of COVID-19. As the leadership of our conference begin to wrestle with that, particularly our Extended Cabinet and our Mississippi Leadership Team, we began immediately to look at what was needed to resource our local churches and congregations during this season because we all know that where discipleship-making occurs is at the local church level and we needed to help resource and equip our local churches and pastors to be able to make disciples in the midst of the change that was occurring because of COVID-19.

Another situation is where the sin of racism was heightened much more by the death of George Floyd and in the midst of all those two things, COVID-19 challenge, and the sin of racism challenge, we needed to help our congregations stay focused on their mission of making disciples in the midst of that particular contextual change that we were going through. It became immediately obvious to us that because of the threat of in-person worship, it was going to either be very limited or very dangerous for us to gather as a people in worship on Sunday morning, we needed to help equip our local congregations and our pastors to provide worship, study, fellowship, discipleship, other services by digital means – some kind of online presence. We begin to do that with special task forces and groups we got together to begin to experiment small and then scale it up to where we could begin to offer those opportunities to local churches, i.e., worship in parking lots, worship in open fields, telephone worship and even front porch worship where some pastors went from house to house and preached on the front porch while folks sat even in their living rooms and listened through the screen doors. One church in the Seashore District was averaging primarily about 35-40 people and they began to go online to spread their gospel message through an interesting music ministry, bluegrass gospel, eventually reaching thousands of people through this new medium. Folks started even using midday Bible Studies of groups of ten people that scaled up to hundreds of people because of this study we did on how to conduct online worship experiences. We began to reach people we had never reached before and others who we believe are still potentially out there for us to reach. Digital Discipleship began to help us to reach people we already said we wanted to reach because we were committed to making disciples of Jesus Christ.

In the midst of this, several months later, we get the death of George Floyd and George Floyd’s death sets off a massive call for us to discover ways to allow the Holy Spirit to cleanse us from the sin of racism. We developed a group – End Racism for Good – beginning to help us to focus on how we move in that direction in the State of Mississippi. The group is comprised of clergy and laity from across the conference and started a specialized training in partnership with Millsaps College and began the process of conducting what we call “Healing Circles” – small groups of about 10 to 12 maybe 15 people all across the State and from of that we have had at least 300+ people trained in this, and we have seen some wonderful things go on. In fact, we found out that this training is a spinoff of Wesley’s Class Groups, and


we are trying to help people began to have this experience to understand that the Holy Spirit can even help us with the sin of racism. We have a goal of reaching a 1,000 people by the end of this calendar year of 2021. We are dealing with these, we have pivoted, we still are dealing with making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, but these two things have bubbled to the top – digital discipleship and ending racism.

In the midst of this, our church’s generosity has bubbled to the top. We have discovered that though we often raise our money by passing the plate in the pews that people are committed to giving to Christ electronically, dropping off money at the church and all other kinds of ways of making sure that the ministry of the church continues, even to supporting the district and its work, the conference, and the general church. Giving has increased in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Even though people were not present in the church, they were present with the Lord and God’s presence being with them pushed them to make sure that the financial needs of the church were met.

The church is going well – we are making disciples; we are learning how to love those who we previ-ously had a hard time loving through “Ending Racism for Good” and we are giving to make sure that our ministries continue to go full circle and to do the things that we needed to do.

In the midst of this, we are still dreaming big dreams and our churches are doing big things on behalf of the Lord. We do this because we understand that the mission continues even in the midst of COVID-19, even when we are struggling to be our sisters and brothers to one another, we know that the Power of the Holy Spirit helps us to be the powerful people and to be the one we need to be to get this done.

Rev. Harper called for reports from other benevolent partners in Mississippi and also throughout our connection. These were videos.

Bethlehem Center – a guiding light from within

Wesley House Community Center – Helping Children & Adults in Need

Edwards Street Fellowship – Shining the Light of God’s Love

Global Ministries and UMCOR

After the videos, Bishop Swanson remarked how the videos would follow the on the agenda as they did in that these videos show how, we the people, make mission and ministry come alive. You literally become the hands and feet of God, actually the money of God and you do that in so many wonderful ways. One of the greatest flaws of United Methodists is that we do not pat ourselves on the back for the work that we do. You need to be proud of the work that God does in and through you to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and give hope to the hopeless and through all of these ministries that is what you do.

Connectional Ministries Report – Rev. Vickie White

Bishop Swanson called on Rev. Vickie White for a report on Connectional Ministries. Rev. White expressed how delighted she is for the number of ways that the United Methodist Church is connected in so many ways to so many people. We are the hands of feet of Jesus Christ. We are the ones, among others, who reach out to those who have lost their home due to fire or tornado or hurricanes. UMCOR is the first in and the last out. Right now, UMCOR is busy in Mississippi because we are the recipient of lots of natural disaster and we need each and every one of you to step up in brand new ways and to address the needs around us all. One of the things that COVID has taught many of us is that we have often gotten too comfortable in our pews and when we could not come to the building anymore, we had to dig down deep and figure out who we are and whose we are and what does that mean in mission and ministry when everything around us has changed. COVID-19 was not in my plan. God said I’ll show you what can happen when God’s people are energized and moving forward. So, you reach down and touch people in ways you would never have imagined, through video or whatever way that you touched people. You found out that our parking lot could be more than just a parking lot – it could be a worship space. You found out your front porch could be a place where people could receive food and water. You found out your neighborhood was bigger than you thought it was.


Rev. White indicated that one of her responsibilities is to work with the Vital Congregations Committee. There are nine churches that consist of a layperson and clergyperson who come and focus on what it means to be United Methodist in Mississippi – what are local churches struggling with, what are they celebrating, what gifts do they have that they can share with others and how can we mobilize this team of people. The Vital Congregations committee gives us the incite and the wisdom from our local church – from our local churches that do it well and want to help others do that as well. We thank you on behalf of those nine churches for the ways in which you have allowed God to be at work in your lives and be vital even in the midst of a global pandemic. You have found ways to bring vitality and make disciples. You are continuing to make disciples that transform God’s world. There is not a week that goes by that I do not hear of churches that continues to receive member or baptizes people. God isn’t finished with us yet.

On behalf of the Vital Congregations Committee, Rev. White requested more stories from church-es. She announced that in the next few weeks committee will be gathering along with some district superintendents to work on questions and ways in which to elicit your responses in charge conference. The Vital Congregations Committee is the one entity in all of Mississippi United Methodism that actu-ally reads every one of your charge conference reports just because we want to learn from you how we can be better, how we can resource you better, what you need and how can we learn from one another. As you receive those emails and phone calls from your district offices and you begin to think about those charge conferences in the fall, you will begin now to think about ways in which you can share God’s gifts and God’s Grace and how you have learned and grown even in the midst of a pandemic. It is because of your generosity and that means money, yes, we’ve got to have that, but it means your generous spirit and the way in which you love and care for one another.

Bishop Swanson acknowledged the request of Leslie Horton have prayer for individuals that are affected by the condominiums that collapsed in Florida. He asked Rev. Vickie White to lead prayer.

Pandemic Task Team Report (video)

Rev. Dayna Goff began the report stating that the team consists of people of faith with a plethora of backgrounds ranging from healthcare to education to ministry. The goal of the team’s formation is to work on recommendations to keep people safe and encourage spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being wellbeing of faith communities during the pandemic. One of the main objectives of this goal is to make data-driven decisions that include collaborative leadership between clergy and lay from a diversity of church size and cultural perspectives.

Rev. Joe Ranager thanked everyone for adhering to the Pandemic Team’s urging of every congre-gation to discern best safety protocols for in-person worship and other activities with a collaborative leadership team who is regularly reviewing local data and mitigation strategies. In doing that, your faith communities can make informed decisions about COVID protocols based on your context. The team knew that the guidelines they released would not be equally applicable to all local churches. He expressed appreciation to all of the faith communities that have made huge sacrifices to fight the coronavirus and protect their congregations and surrounding neighbors. Some churches’ leadership committed countless hours of energy, research, planning and prayer along with funding for personal protective equipment to make sure that the in-person worship experience was as low a risk as possible. Other churches’ leadership decided not to have in-person worship. We commend your high regard for the safety and worth of those in your parish.

Last, he expressed gratitude to those who work in healthcare, whether in clinics or hospitals, nurs-ing homes or retirement communities or those making sure that vaccines get in arms. We honor your service.

Dr. Thais Walden encouraged churches to get up the good work. She stated that we are not out of the tunnel yet, although we have made a lot of progress. As churches, organizations and businesses open for more in-person activities, continue to practice COVID protocols as needed. If you are unvaccinated, please remember to wear your mask in crowds, social distance inside and in crowds and sanitize your hands often.


Dr. Marcus Gaut emphasized that if you have not been vaccinated, the Pandemic Task Team strongly encourages all that are eligible to vaccinated as soon as possible. The State Department says that no ID is required to get vaccinated. The vaccine offers all of us a path to return to in-person fellowship and explore more personal ways to reach new people for Jesus Christ. Working together on the shared mission of getting as many people vaccinated as possible, we live out the Power of We and respond to God’s commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves and we ensure that the mission continues. The Pandemic Task Team shared excellent ministry opportunities to partner with vaccine efforts across the state. Churches are places that people trust. Faith leaders are encouraged to partner with health facilities to host vaccine days or become a vaccination site. One opportunity that the task team has highlighted is with the Mississippi State Department of Health Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity which work to reduce health disparities related to COVID-19 in minority and rural populations. This Office is seeking organizations statewide to host vaccination efforts in their community. For more information on how your faith community can serve your surrounding neighbors, go to http://bit.ly/statevaccine. You can also partner with local pharmacies. The Mississippi Conference Task Team prays that your soul prosper as your health prospers.

Task Team Members:Dr. Marcus Gaut Mrs. Lynette Harris Rev. Dr. Joe RanagerDr. Bob Ford Mrs. Sarah King Mrs. Jamie BeattyDr. Steve Shirley Rev. Haywood Hannah Mr. Cameron CloudDr. Thais Walden Rev. Trey Skaggs

Ex-Officio Members:Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. Rev. Dayna Goff Miss Jasmine HaynesRev. Vickie White Rev. Fred Britton Mr. Mike Howington

Benevolence Video

Faith Community Formation Committee Report

Rev. Trey Skaggs began the report by stating that he is the incoming chairperson of the Faith Community Formation Committee. He explained that the Faith Community Formation Committee is a conference level department funded through your mission shares and housed and staffed at the conference office in Jackson. The FCF is led by a group of committed laity and clergy that are selected from across the State of Mississippi. Each of these folks are all about making our church better. Faith Community Formation is about (1) strengthening your local congregations’ ability to effectively engage in mission and ministry and (2) enlarging the ministry footprint of our connection, to make our foot-print bigger so that we might have more reach especially those who are unchurched. The FCF is (1) about partnering with local churches for revitalization. We are about grant money to explore and engage in new ministry opportunities. (2) The FCF is assessing and revamping old discipleship methods for greater effectiveness. It is about thinking outside the box in new ways that brings the gospel to those who might never enter a sanctuary. In summary, the FCF is about strengthening our connection in enhancing our ability to make disciples.

Rev. Steve Shirley, Outgoing Chair of FCF, stated that he us grateful for the opportunity. He reported that over the past year, FCF worked with Revs. Mario Benson and Calvin Cosnahan as plans are moving forward to establish a new faith community in Gluckstadt, a rapidly growing area of Madison County. We have also continued partnership with First Expressions US. One successful is Dinner Church led by Rev. Marta Bolen in the New Albany District. Attendance has been as many as 120. FCF has supported two programs created for young emerging adults to help them explore God’s call while being mentored by Revs. Eddie Rester and Chris McAlilly at Oxford-University in Oxford. Plans are to expand and replicate this process throughout Mississippi in the coming years. The FCF Office has assessed and re-examined more than 65 churches and communities for future viability, growth and/or expansion of the United Methodist presence in Mississippi. Church leaders were assisted in understanding their current context for their future growth. Several trainings and workshops have been


provided to support future development principles such as Lead Like Jesus, Journey to Transformation, and District Leadership Trainings. Faith Community Formation has developed and instituted a coaching and mentoring program as part of the leadership development initiative in Mississippi. Ten people have been shepherded through the coach training process who will then assist in the development of future leaders. In response to the 2020 pandemic, FCF continue to develop and distribute relevant resources for the ever-expanding digital discipleship aids, which includes the development of a church consortium of clergy and lay leaders who excel in the digital world. They will come together to identify and develop training and resources specific to digital worship and discipleship for the benefit of the Mississippi Annual Conference.

Rev. Skaggs stated that as we look toward 2022 and beyond, FCF is dreaming big, dreaming about creating new faith communities in our connection. We want to see more fresh expressions of the church because we want to reach the growing population of people that are not interested in the traditional ways of us being the church. The FCF wants to be a part of more church revitalization efforts as existing faith communities. We have to adapt and enhance our efforts to shape a new generation of disciples. A few of our big dreams for this upcoming year are:

1. Bring greater awareness to you about who we are as FCF and what our purposes throughout the Mississippi Annual Conference

2. Provide more grant money to churches that are willing to think outside of the box for revitalization 3. Provide more grant money to churches that are willing to engage their local communities

through nontraditional methods4. Provide grant money to churches as well as districts who are serious about planting new faith

communities in new areasWe are challenging all of our district committees and our leadership teams on the district level to

dream big in their own context always remembering that FCF has the resources and the funding to help make those dreams come true.

When it comes to online worship, we want to continue to ask the question, how can we get every congregation in our connection to become passionate about digital ministry and recognizing how big of a deal it is for the future. Also, we want to ask how we can encourage our churches to continue push-ing that envelope for greater effectiveness in digital ministry. We want to expand leadership with our Leadership Development Institute by identifying clergy and laity who have gifts and how we can come along and strengthen those leadership gifts through coaching and mentoring. Lastly, we want to share all the free resources that we have on revitalization and discipleship. Visit website for more information.

End Racism for Good Report

Rev. Domini Henry and Rev. Bruce Case serve Co-Chairs of the Annual Conference’s Advocacy Committee and the task of Ending Racism for Good.

Rev. Case shared the mission statement: End Racism for Good is a movement of Mississippi United Methodists who are learning, celebrating, and acting until all hearts, churches, and communities are transformed from the sin of racism. We have partnered with the Kellogg Foundation and Millsaps College to get 65 lay and clergy trained to lead racial healing circles all over the State of Mississippi. Up this point we have trained 340 people who have experienced a racial healing circle. The goal is that by the end of the year for us to have 1,000 United Methodists who have experienced a “racial healing circle.” Members were invited to become a part of the circles by calling their district office and let them know that you are interested because every district has a trained “racial healing circle” leader. We have also begun to meet every other month to highlight a great organization or individual in our state who is doing great work along with dismantling racism. We had Brandon Jones, Executive Director of the Southern Law Poverty Center tell us bout the harmful laws going through voter suppression, what is happening in our state and what we can do about it. We also had Dr. Karla McCullough of the Juanita Sims Doty Foundation who is doing incredible work on behalf of African American boys and girls, especially boys who are middle school age, changing in their attitudes different from what they see on the media.



Rev. Henry and Rev. Case look forward to working with churches and other organizations to con-tinue to celebrate, to act, and to learn more about how we can end racism for good.

Rev. Henry stated that they would like to partner with persons inside and outside of the church so that we can move this mission forward. In Jackson, Mississippi, County Line Road separates two counties as it also looks over Interstate 55. In Hattiesburg, we have Hardy Street and several other streets that connect and separate. We have enough things in our lives that already separate us. We should not allow the sin of racism to be another one of those things.

Rev. Harper thanked everyone for their good work. He stated that we have seen and celebrated today many of the ways that God is transforming the world through the people called Methodists in the State of Mississippi and we realize that all of the great work that is done requires great leaders and that, in his humble opinion, we have been blessed these last two quadrennium and continuing with one of the very best, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. Bishop Swanson has been a light for us and brought such wisdom and discernment in guiding us forward into new things.

Episcopacy Committee Report – Rev. Danny Rowland

Rev. Rowland directed members to the formal report in Pre-Conference Journal on page 115. Rev. Rowland stated that the Episcopacy committee is made up of lay folks and clergy from all over

the conference and have the privilege, the honor, and the responsibility to help make sure Bishop James Swanson has a successful ministry here in Mississippi and beyond.

Rev. Rowland discussed the responsibility of the committee per The Book of Discipline: Our responsi-bility include to support the Bishop in the spiritual and temporal oversight of the church; to be available to the Bishop for counsel; to assist the Bishop in the needs for the conference; to advise the Bishop about matters that affect relationships between the bishop and others; to report any needs of the Bishop to the Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy; and also serve as a liaison between the conference trustees and the episcopal family; To make sure that the episcopal residence is always adequate; and to put things in perspective (we are a lot like the S/PPRC in your local church).

Rev. Rowland reported that even through the difficult times, we in Mississippi, have a compass and his name is Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr., and he lovingly shows us the way even when it seems like there is no way and he does it with love, great compassion, and commitment to the church. Several months ago, Bishop Swanson, because of that commitment, set aside retirement and family time and leisure and I am sure from time to time, some peace of mind, to stay with us here in Mississippi. Rev. Rowland stated, even though he had not researched it, he believes Bishop Swanson to be the longest serving Bishop in Mississippi, simply because of the ways things have fallen; but he didn’t have to stay with us but he felt like he needed to and the Mississippi Conference appreciates that. He has and does and will help us chart the course through these sometime difficult times, these sometime troubled waters. He shines his light before us and to make sure that the mission continues – Love – Generosity – Justice – Apprenticeship.

Rev. Rowland stated that Mississippi Annual Conference loves and respects Bishop Swanson and greatly appreciate his strong ministry among us – the people of Mississippi and beyond. Mrs. Swanson is already behind him and besides him even as she does her own work here in Mississippi. The Conference greatly appreciates her. We, the United Methodist in Mississippi, express our great love and appreciation for each of you and the ministry that you share with us.

Bishop Swanson thanked the Mississippi Annual Conference.Rev. Trey Harper moved for adjournment. Rev. Cynthia Cross gave the closing prayer.

fridAy, June 25, 2021 | 9:00 Am

morning Business session

The second and final day of the 2021 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church was convened on Friday, June 25, 2021, at 9:00 am held via a virtual conference set-ting, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr., presiding.

Rev. Harper greeted the members of the annual conference and invited Dave Toliver to review the voting platform/procedures emphasizing how to request recognition to speak to the annual conference and ensuring that each voting delegate was in the right place, digitally, to participate in the legislative process.

Bishop Swanson recognized David Stotts, Conference Treasurer and Administrator, to allow ques-tions concerning the CFA budget for next year that was bought before the body on day 2 of the confer-ence. Bishop Swanson commended Britt Wilson and all of the CFA Staff and all of the CFA volunteers who work on the committee. Rev. Stephen Cook prayed.

One question was raised from Brad Chism – “What percentage of annual revenue did the disaffiliat-ing churches represent?” David Stotts replied, “less than 1%.”

The ballot was then opened and closed. Approval of the CFA Report and 2022 Budget Results: 489 Yes; 27 No. The CFA Report and 2022 Budget is adopted.

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Bishop Swanson recognized Rev. Stephen Sparks, Chair of the Petitions and Resolutions Committee, to present the report of Petitions and Resolution. Rev. Sparks began by commending the makers of the petitions and resolutions for their hard work. ✓ Petition 1: Call to Prayer by Johnny A. Dinas was placed on the Consent Calendar and

approved by the body on yesterday. ✓ Petition 2: Housing/Rental Allowance for Retired and Disabled Ministers was placed

on the Consent Calendar and approved by the body yesterday. ✓ Petition 3: Human Sexuality – Submitted in 2020 and during the Ad interim action of

the Annual Conference last year, this petition was forwarded and transmitted to the General Conference for consideration and is before the General Commission and the committee on reference. As such, the Petitions and Resolutions recommends nonconcurrence as it has already been sent to the General Conference.

A motion was made by Austin Hoyle that the resolution on Human Sexuality be tabled indefinitely. Bishop Swanson explained that his motion is a moot point since the resolu-tion has already been forwarded per last year to the General Conference. You cannot table something that has already had action done to it.

There were no other questions. After discussion, Rev. Sparks stated that the committee recommends nonconcurrence for

mootness Bishop Swanson explained that since the petition had already been referred to General

Conference, the petition should not be bought before the body. He verified this with the chancellor and parliamentarian. It was already dealt with Ad Interim when it was affirmed the action of the Ad Interim session on Wednesday.

Bishop Swanson ruled Petition 3 – Human Sexuality – out of order and it because it has already been dealt with. It should not have been bought before the body.

✓ Petition 4: Resolution for the Establishment of a General Conference Educational Task Force. The committee commended the Transitions Team for their great work and for bringing the resolution before the body for consideration. The Petitions and Resolutions Committee commended their work and the idea of a group of folks working together to educate the people about the implications of the pending General Conference and all that is before us. However, there are technical issues with the petition including the use of the nominations process which would not allow the nominations to be elected until the next annual conference thereby defeating the purpose along with a few other technical issues. For this reason, the Petitions and Resolutions Committee remanding and referring this resolution back to the maker of the resolution, the Transitions Team. They will be work-ing with other groups in the annual conference to further flush out how we can keep the


body informed and help you begin having conversations with your churches and with your members about the pending legislation at the General Conference. Rev. Sparks commended the Mississippi delegation, Rev. Fred Britton and David Stotts, as our delegate leaders, and the work that they are going to do with our delegation to help us to communicate through as many means as possible to you the legislations we are considering and what will be coming up.

Petition 4 – Resolution for the Establishment of a General Conference Education Task Force is referred back to the Transitions team.

✓ Petition 5: Financial Equity The Petitions and Resolutions committed commended Rev. Fitzgerald Lovett, Rev. Elijah Mitchell, Rev. Elbrist Mason and the Mississippi Cacucus for Black Methodist for Church Renewal for bringing this issue to the attention of the annual conference. The committee believes that it is an important issue that needs to be addressed; but, in discussions with the Board of Ordained Ministry there is work to be done there in partnership. Rev. Trey Harper was invited to explain the emerging partnership that comes out of this.

Rev. Harper stated that following the submission of this petition, he spoke with the leader-ship of BMCR. The Board of Ordained Ministry agrees with this in every facet. The Board has invited representative from BMCR and End Racism for Good to meet with the finance team of the Board of Ordained Ministry as they continue to discern around our policies and processes with regard to student debt. The Board of Ordained Ministry affirms BMCR and End Racism for Good for bringing this to the attention of the annual conference and the Board of Ordained Ministry wholeheartedly embraces it and they have been invited to be a part of the discussions this fall.

The Petitions and Resolutions Committee referred Petition 5 Financial Equity for further work to the Board of Ordained Ministry.

✓ Petition 6: Resolution for the Celebration of Female Clergy and the Remembrance of the Life of Rev. Ruth Wood – a resolution for the celebration of female clergy and the remembrance of life of the Rev. Ruth Wood. Ruth was a trailblazer but beyond that she was a way maker. She paved the ground that was necessary to allow us to move into God’s preferred future for us. She made the way for young women to enter the ministry. She supported and nurtured them. She lifted them up. Ruth was a pioneer, and we should be proud that she is also a Mississippian. This petition seeks to establish a day at annual conference that is a celebration of Call in the memory of Rev. Ruth Wood in honor of our sisters in ministry and they will be given to prayer and celebration and a renewed commitment to the affirmation of female pastoral leadership and the encouragement of the call to clergy service within the lives of youth and young adults.

The Petitions and Resolutions Committee unreservedly and unanimously and with great enthusiasm encourage approval of Petition 6 to honor Rev. Ruth Wood.

Bishop Swanson opened the ballot. The Ballot was closed. Petition #6 – Resolution for the Celebration of Female Clergy and the Remembrance

of the Life of Rev. Ruth Wood. by the Extended Cabinet Results: 551 Yes; 18 No. Petition 6 passed.

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Rev. Connie Shelton offered prayer.Bishop Swanson took time to teach on resolutions stating that once a petition is submitted to the

annual conference, the submitter loses ownership of it. It then belongs to the annual conference and whatever actions the annual conference takes is the action of the annual conference. You ask us to take action on a petition, and when we take action, it is the annual conference’s action, and it may be contrary to what your desire was, but it is the annual conference’s action. You do not need the annual conference’s endorsement to submit a petition to the General Conference. You have the right to send a petition directly to General Conference. When a petition is submitted to the annual conference, the


annual conference has the right to change wording, make amendments and do anything else that the annual conference wants to do to it because it belongs to the annual conference. If you do not want wording changed, send directly to the General Conference.

To further explain, Bishop Swanson called on Taylor Cheeseman, Conference Parliamentarian, to speak to the procedures used when raising points of order. Cheeseman stated: as it relates to the ruling that Petition 3 on Human Sexuality was out of order – the basis of that ruling is that day before yester-day, the 2020 Annual Conference affirmed the ad interim action to refer last year’s petition on the same subject to the general conference. The framing or phrasing of this petition is of such that it is directed as statement to General Conference and by that vote on Wednesday that message was conveyed to them. This year’s resolution was ruled as being moot in that it was decided by this past Annual Conference. As to the question as to a point of order being raised, when the chairperson of the body, in this case Bishop Swanson, rules that a matter is out of order the only recourse is to appeal that decision, but the appeal must be made before any additional business intervenes. Once we moved to the next petition or resolution, the time for that appeal had passed.

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Bishop Swanson and Appointive Cabinet read 2021-2022 Appointments, emphasizing that appointments are still being made.

Bishop Swanson pointed out Rev. Cynthia Cross is moving from the Hattiesburg District to a new appointment. The decision was to not make a regular appointment to that district because we are in the process of looking at our annual conference to make some decisions about how we shall align ourselves. We are looking at how we align ourselves in mission and ministry in the Mississippi Conference as we move forward with the “mission continuing.” One of those areas is around districts and as we do that it made sense to not appoint someone as a district Superintendent who would be there thinking that they would be there on a long-term basis. Rev. Victoria Sizemore-Baldwin will be serving as interim district superintendent in the Hattiesburg District.

Each district superintendent confirmed the accuracy of currently printed appointments. Bishop Swanson declared that all appointments are correct as currently printed noting that there will be changes for the year 2021-2022.

Bishop Swanson prayed.Bishop Swanson recognized Rev. Vicki White. She requested that everyone complete an evaluation

of this 2021 Annual Conference Session. She also reminded that the communication teams have put together an online Circuit Rider and urged everyone to take a look at it. She then thanked everyone that contributed to the success of this 2021 session of the annual conference.

Bishop Swanson thanked the cabinet and Conference Lay Leader LaToya Thompson for the tre-mendous work that they have done this conference year.

Bishop Swanson recognized two persons that will be leaving the extended cabinet this year – Rev. Cynthia Cross, District Superintendent of the Hattiesburg District and Rev. Mike Hicks, Director of the Methodist Foundation. He praised them for their outstanding work and presented departing gifts to both of them.

Rev. Trey Harper motioned that the Annual Conference would meet in the Jackson area for the Annual Conference 2022 of June 2022. Bishop Swanson opened the ballot. The ballot was then closed. Results: 469 Yes; 22 No. The motion passed.

Rev. Trey Harper moved approval for the Conference Secretary and staff to make any edits or cor-rections necessary in the publication of the 2021 Journal. Results: 475 Yes; 6 No. The motion passed.

The business session was adjourned. Rev. Fred Britton closed with a prayer.



B. Condensed MinutesThe United Methodist Church

The Business of the Annual ConferenceThe Minutes of the Mississippi Annual Conference

Held in Jackson, Mississippi June 23-25, 2021Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. Presiding

Organized June 1989 – Number of This Session: 32nd

Part I - Organization and General Business1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 619):Secretary? Arthur R. (Trey) Harper, III Mailing Address: 320-D Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 Telephone: 769-243-7030 Email: [email protected]? Mailing Address: Telephone: Email: Treasurer? David Stotts, CPA Mailing Address: 320 A Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206 Telephone: 769-243-7020 Email: [email protected]. Is the Annual Conference incorporated (¶603.1)? Yes3. Bonding and auditing: What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what

amounts (¶¶618, 2511)? Name Position Amount Bonded Conference Treasurer’s Office Blanket Fidelity Bond $100,000 and Conference Employees in the Headquarters Building

Have the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶617, 2511)? Yes4. What agencies have been appointed or elected? a. Who have been elected chairpersons for the mandated structures listed? Council on Finance and Administration (¶611) Brent Wilson; 356 Pinewood Lane, Ridgeland, MS

39157; 601-853-4927 Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635) Joe May; 6205 Hanging Moss Road, Jackson, MS 39206;

601-982-3997; [email protected] Board of Pensions Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference (¶2512 ) Committee on Episcopacy (¶637) Danny Rowland; Post Office Box 245, Booneville,

MS 38829; 662-617-0099; [email protected] Administrative Review Committee (¶636) Scott Larsen; 209 Mary Ann Drive, Brandon, MS

39042; 901-283-2423; [email protected] b. Indicate the name of the agency (or agencies) and the chairperson(s) in your annual conference

which is (are) responsible for the functions related to each of the following general church agencies (¶610.1):

General Board of Church and Society / Advocacy Willis Britt; 5045 Springhill Xing, Brandon, MS 39047; 601-497-5860; [email protected]


General Board of Discipleship / Spiritual Leadership General Board of Global Ministries / Spiritual Leadership Higher Education and Campus Ministry / Spiritual Leadership Cliff Burris; 894 Brentwood Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532; 228-860-9118; [email protected] General Commission on Archives and History / Spiritual Leadership Dr. Walter Howell; 222 Hannah Drive, Clinton, MS 39056; 601-206-1851; [email protected] General Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns / Advocacy Warren Coile; 400 Grants Ferry Rd., Brandon, MS 39047; 601-992-2131; [email protected] General Commission on Religion and Race / Advocacy Warren Coile; 400 Grants Ferry Rd. Brandon, MS 39047; 601-992-2131; [email protected] Board of Pension Officer General Commission on the Status and Role of Women / Advocacy Emily Sanford; 1407 Mitts Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801; 601-353-9691; [email protected] United Methodist Communications / Commission on Communication Kevin Carter; 413 Ryan Dr., Brandon, MS 39047; 601-479-5089; [email protected] c. Indicate the conference agencies and chairpersons which have responsibilities for the following

functions: Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶657)? Advocacy Bruce Case; 303 Hillendale Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402; 601-520-0442; [email protected] Disability Concerns (¶653)? Advocacy Eric Pridmore; P.O. Box 755, Poplarville, MS 39470; 601-795-4519; [email protected] Equitable Compensation (¶625)? Advocacy John Reed; 700 Waters Drive, Madison, MS 39110; 662-231-9774; [email protected] Laity (¶631)? LaToya Redd-Thompson; 736 Monterey Rd., Pearl, MS 39208; 601-842-8834; [email protected] Native American Ministry (¶654)? Advocacy Small Membership Church (¶645)? Faith Community Formation Dr. Steve Shirley; 631 Owen RD, New Albany, MS 38652; 662-316-3227; [email protected] d. Indicate the president or equivalent for the following organizations. Conference United Methodist Women (¶647) United Methodist Women Dorothy Carter; 1113- 108th St., Amory, MS 38821; 662-305-5641; [email protected] Conference United Methodist Men (¶648) United Methodist Men Kenyatta Walker; 5124 24th PL Apt. T- 6, Meridian, MS 39305; 601-692-8082; [email protected] Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649) Connectional Ministries Mike Howington; 320-C Briarwood Dr., Jackson, MS 39206; 769-243-7044; [email protected] Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶650)? Connectional Ministries Mike Howington 320-C Briarwood Dr., Jackson, MS 39206; 769-243-7044; [email protected] e. Have persons been elected for the following district boards and committees? Answer yes or no. 1. District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518.2)? Yes 2. Committees on District Superintendency (¶669)? Yes 3. District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶666)? Yes f. What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the

annual conference? Resolutions and Petitions Stephen Sparks; P.O. Box 213, Olive Branch, MS 38654; 662-895-2279;

[email protected] Standing Rules Dr. David Beckley; 150 Rust Ave., Holly Springs, MS 38635; 662-252-2491;

[email protected] Personnel Committee Zach Beasley; 156 Weaver Dr., Holly Springs, MS 38635; 662-252-1766;

[email protected] Faith Community Formation Timothy Thompson; 320-F Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206;

769-243-7070; [email protected]


Residency in Ministry Erin Elise Hicks; 601-856-9581; [email protected]. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept and reported their respective data in accordance

to the prescribed formats? (¶606.8)? Yes6. What is the report of the statistician? (See report, 2021 Volume 2.)7. What is the report of the treasurer? (See report, 2021 Volume 2.)8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts?

(See report, 2021 Volume 2.)9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for clergy for the ensuing year (¶¶342, 625.3)? Full Connection – $35,952 Provisional (educational requirements of elder completed) – $33,059 Provisional (educational requirements of elder not completed) – $30,414 Associate – $30,414 Full Time Local Pastor – $27,97910. 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)? $1,847,06511. 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)? $2,772,271

b. What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year: 1. For the World Service Fund? $1,515,715 2. For the Ministerial Education Fund? $511,938 3. For the Black College Fund? $204,208 4. For the Africa University Fund? $645,701 5. For the Episcopal Fund? $448,865 6. For the General Administration Fund? $179,979 7. For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $70,03712. What are the findings of the annual audit of the conference treasuries? (See report, 2021 Volume2.)13. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 660): a. Conference lay leader: LaToya Redd-Thompson Mailing Address: 736 Monterey Road, Pearl, Mississippi 39208 b. Associate conference lay leaders: None c. District and associate district lay leaders: Brookhaven – Ora Franklin-Rodgers Seashore – Vera Thomas East Jackson – Darlene Dotherow Senatobia – Cristen Barnard Greenwood – John McClay Starkville – Hal Smith Hattiesburg – Dwight Yates Tupelo – Tom Wicker Meridian – Mary Simpson West Jackson – Denise DeRosette New Albany – Buddy Wiltshire West Jackson – Oliver Ellis14. List local churches which have been: a. Organized or continued as New Church Starts (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here until

listed in questions 14.c, d, e or f) None b. Organized or continued as Mission Congregations (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here

until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) None c. Organized or continued Satellite congregations (¶247.22, continue to list here until listed in ques-

tions 14.a, c, d, or e) None d. Organized as Chartered (¶259.5-10) None e. Merged (¶¶2546, 2547) 1. United Methodist with United Methodist None 2. Other mergers (indicate denomination) None


f. Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2549) (State which for each church listed.) 1. New Church Start (¶259.2,3) None 2. Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) None 3. Satellite Congregation None 4. Chartered Local Church (¶259.5) None g. Relocated and to what address? None h. Changed name of church? (Example: “First” to “Trinity”) None i. Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶41, 260)? None j. What cooperative parishes in structured forms have been established? (¶206) None k. What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? None15. Are there Ecumenical Shared Ministries in the conference? ((¶207, 208) a. Federated Church None b. Union Church None c. Merged Church None d. Yoked Parish None16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines (please list the GCFA Number beside

church name)? Brookhaven DistrictLovely Lane/Kingston (Lovely Lane 321745/1490, Kingston 321585/1491) will be known as Kingston (Kingston 321585/1491)

Lovely Lane/Kingston (Lovely Lane 321745/1490, Kingston 321585/1491) will be known as Lovely Lane (Lovely Lane 321745/1490)

East Jackson District

Taylorsville First-Bethel (Taylorsville First 317286/2600, Bethel 317014/2601) will be known as Bethel-Collins (Bethel 317014/2600)

Taylorsville First-Bethel (Taylorsville First 317286/2600, Bethel 317014/2601) will be known as Taylorsville First (Taylorsville First 317286/2600)

Greenwood DistrictAcona-Black Hawk-Enon (Acona 331106/3010, Black Hawk 331141/3011, Enon 332032/3012) will be known as Acona (Acona 331106/3010)

Acona-Black Hawk-Enon (Acona 331106/3010, Black Hawk 331141/3011, Enon 332032/3012) will be known as Black Hawk (Black Hawk 331141/3011)

Acona-Black Hawk-Enon (Acona 331106/3010, Black Hawk 331141/3011, Enon 332032/3012) will be known as Enon (Enon 332032/3012)

Durant: First - West (Durant First 331287/3140, West 331846/3143) will be known as West (West 331846/3143)

Durant: First - West (Durant First 331287/3140, West 331846/3143) will be known as Durant First (Durant First 331287/3140)

Spring Grove-Rocky Hill (Spring Grove 332806/3182, Rocky Hill 331904/3580) will be known as Spring Grove (Spring Grove 332806/3182)

Spring Grove-Rocky Hill (Spring Grove 332806/3182, Rocky Hill 331904/3580) will be known as Rocky Hill (Rocky Hill 331904/3580)

Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion (Shady Grove 982705/3500, Kilmichael: Mt. Zion 982716/3501) will be known as Shady Grove (Shady Grove 982705/3500)


Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion (Shady Grove 982705/3500, Kilmichael: Mt. Zion 982716/3501) will be known as will be known as Kilmichael: Mt. Zion (Kilmichael: Mt. Zion 982716/3501)

Hattiesburg DistrictHattiesburg: Grandview (Grandview 317297/ 4171) will be known as Hattiesburg: Glendale/Hattiesburg: Grandview (Grandview 317297/ 4171, Glendale 316646/ 4170)

Hattiesburg: Glendale (Glendale 316646/ 4170) will be known as Hattiesburg: Glendale/Hattiesburg: Grandview (Grandview 317297/ 4171, Glendale 316646/ 4170)

Lumberton-Maxie (Lumberton 320568/ 4380, Maxie 320193/ 4381 (CLOSED 9-26-2018) will be known as Lumberton (Lumberton 320568/ 4380)

McLain Charge (McLain UMC 316841/4410, Leaf 316852/4411) will be known as Leaf (Leaf 316852/4411)

McLain Charge (McLain UMC 316841/4410, Leaf 316852/4411) will be known as McLain (McLain UMC 316841/4410)

New Augusta-Beaumont (New Augusta 316987/ 4480, Beaumont 316874/ 4481) will be known as Beaumont (Beaumont 316874/ 4481)

New Augusta-Beaumont (New Augusta 316987/ 4480, Beaumont 316874/ 4481) will be known as New Augusta (New Augusta 316987/ 4480)

Stringer-Old Bay Springs (Stringer 317242/ 4630, Old Bay Springs 317036/ 4631) will be known as Stringer (Stringer 317242/ 4630)

July 1, 2020: Laurel: St Paul (St Paul 976852/4320, Mallalieu 976841/ 4300) will be known as Laurel: St Paul (St Paul 976852 /4320).

July 1, 2020: Blue Ridge/Smith Chapel (Blue Ridge 977138/4301, Smith Chapel 977140 /4302) will be known as Mallalieu (Blue Ridge 977138/4301, Smith Chapel 977140/4302, Mallalieu 976841/4300)

Meridian DistrictNorth Bend (North Bend 318931/5470) will be known as North Bend/Henry’s Chapel (North Bend 318931/5470, Henry’s Chapel 319707/5450 )

Philadelphia First/Henry’s Chapel (Philadelphia First 319467/5500, Henry’s Chapel 319707/5450) will be known as Philadelphia First (Philadelphia First 319467/5500)

Cleveland Charge (Clark’s Chapel 318964/5041 CLOSED 5/2/2021, Hopewell 319376/5042, Mt Pleasant 319398/5043) will be known as Cleveland Charge (Hopewell 319376/5042, Mt Pleasant 319398/5043)

Stonewell/Hopewell (Stonewall 319684/5680, Hopewell 319638/5152) will be known as Stonewall (Stonewall 319684/5680)

Stonewell/Hopewell (Stonewall 319684/5680, Hopewell 319638/5152) will be known as Hopewell (Hopewell 319638/5152)

St. Matthew (New St. Matthew 977845/5670) will be known as New St. Matthew (New St. Matthew 977845/5670)

New Albany DistrictIuka South (Rutledge-Salem 334508/6513, Snowdown 332761/6251, Spring Hill 332772/6252, Pleasant Hill 332750/6250) will be known as Iuka South (Rutledge-Salem 334508/6513, Snowdown 332761/6251, Pleasant Hill 332750/6250)


Iuka South (Rutledge-Salem 334508/6513, Snowdown 332761/6251, Spring Hill 332772/6252, Pleasant Hill 332750/6250) will be known as Spring Hill (Spring Hill 332772/6252)

August 5, 2020: Oxford East (Midway 333801/6401, Christian Rest 333435/6400, Tula 328815/6402) will be known as Oxford East (Tula 328815/6402)

Ingomar-Mt Zion (Ingomar 332590/6220 and Mt Zion 334213/6221) will be known as Ingomar (Ingomar 332590/6220)

Ingomar-Mt Zion (Ingomar 332590/6220 and Mt Zion 334213/6221) will be known as Mt Zion (Mt Zion 334213/6221)

Tupelo DistrictJanuary 1, 2021: Aberdeen: Athens/Kings Chapel (Athens 982523/10031, Kings Chapel 982476/10033) will be known as Aberdeen: Athens (Athens 982523/10031)

January 1, 2021: Spruell Chapel (Spruell Chapel 982215/10072) will be known as Spruell Chapel/Kings Chapel (Spruell Chapel 982215/10072, Kings Chapel 982476/10033)

Houston: South (Buena Vista 328325/10210, Macedonia 329216/10212, McCondy 328314/10213) will be known as Houston: South (Buena Vista 328325/10210, McCondy 328314/10213)

Houston: South (Buena Vista 328325/10210, Macedonia 329216/10212, McCondy 328314/10213) will be known as Macedonia (Macedonia 329216/10212)

Mooreville (Mooreville 328542/10230, Allen’s Chapel 329433/10231, Andrews Chapel 329490/10232) will be known as Mooreville (Mooreville 328542/10230, Allen’s Chapel 329433/10231)

Mooreville (Mooreville 328542/10230, Allen’s Chapel 329433/10231, Andrews Chapel 329490/10232) will be known as Andrews Chapel (Andrews Chapel 329490/10232)

West Jackson DistrictBenton/Midway (Benton 321222/11040, Midway 321687/11041) will be known as Benton (Benton 321222/11040)Benton/Midway (Benton 321222/11040, Midway 321687/11041) Will be known as Midway (Midway 321687/11041)

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, 605.7)? Yes18. Who constitute: a. The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? (v) Principals: Ada Williams, Scott Larsen, Eddie Lee Jones Alternates: Embra Jackson, John Foster b. The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d)? Walt Frazier (Chair), Mitch Cochran (Vice Chair), Johniel Henry, Albert Mosley, Rachel Pitts,

Linda Dixon c. The Committee on Investigation (¶2703) Clergy: Claire Dobbs, David Huffman, Joe Landrum, Stephen Sparks Laity: Joy Carr, Jean Reid, Jesse Ross


Alternates Clergy: John Branning, Ricky Georgetown, Bess Perrier Laity: Taylor Cheeseman, York Craig, Linda Norwood, Dorothy Redd, Vangela Wade, Ben Witt19. Who are the certified candidates (¶¶ 310, 313, 314) (NOTE: Everyone who wants to become an LP,

PE, or PD must first become a certified candidate.) a. Who are currently certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry? Name District Date Certified Wimberly, Guy BRO Continuance Keen, Fawn Hyland BRO 12/07/2019 Beatty, Jamie EJA Gurtowski,William EJA Johnson, Benetra EJA 04/07/2015 Pickering, Mallory EJA 11/16/2020 Wilson, Sandra Baker EJA 02/02/2016 Black, Pete GWD 07/23/2020 Carpenter, Christopher Louis GWD 07/27/2019 Davis, Michael GWD 12/08/2020 James, Darryl GWD 07/27/2019 Mortimer, Janie Elizabeth GWD 07/27/2019 Walley, Michaela Weaver GWD Watkins, Andrew Mark GWD 07/27/2019 Aycock, Matthew HAT 2/2018 Crosby, James David HAT 05/28/2020 Thrash, Chester Boyd HAT 09/11/2019 Davis, Rosie MER Continuance Bolen, Marta NAL 08/15/2021 Borden, Betsy NAL 08/03/2020 Borden, Chris NAL 11/21/2019 Burns, John Connor NAL 04/01/2018 Gatlin, Thomas NAL 08/03/2020 King, Connor NAL 02/18/2020 Rainey, Billy NAL 04/19/2020 Ratliff, Kim NAL 06/17/2020 Shack, Rhakori NAL Adams, Anya SEA 2019 Easterling, Eddie SEA 2020 Holms-Hines, Ella SEA 2019 Holton, Buster SEA 2021 Longberger, Bobbie Nell SEA 2018 McCormick, Robert Martin SEA 2017 Regan, Allen SEA 2020 Ashmead, Alexandra SEN 09/15/2020 Groce, Joshua T. SEN 02/2019 Carter, Charles David SEN 07/27/2019 Elkins, Randi SEN 10/31/2020 Holton, James SEN Jones, Chad SEN 04/22/2017 Jones, Samuel SEN 02/23/2019 Mote, Liesl SEN 10/31/2020 Anderson, Sandras STK 08/06/2019


Name District Date Certified Morris, Krystal STK 02/19/2018 Rogers, Kenneth Wayne STK 08/06/2019 Tentoni, Andrew Vincent STK 08/06/2019 Vickery, Amy STK 01/21/2021 Westcott, Cody STK 12/05/2017 Wimberly, Rebecca STK 08/14/2017 Arrington, Grace TUP 08/03/2015 Ball, Cindie TUP 2017 Mason, Michael Robert Kaplan TUP 05/12/2020 Hibbert, Joe WJA Continuance Roberts, Walter WJA Simmons, Chatonia LaKess WJA 09/15/2020 b. Who have had their candidacy for ordained or licensed ministry accepted by a District

Committee on Ordained Ministry in another annual conference? (Include name of accepting conference.)

Date Originally Date Accepted by Name Receiving Conference Certified District in Other Conference Bozeman, Lisa Illinois Great Rivers 10/10/2019 Glover, Noah Western North Carolina 03/31/2021 Highland, Ronnie Kentucky 05/30/2019 Lawson, Rickey North Georgia 07/01/2018 Locke, Cecil Louisiana 07/01/2021 Whitson, Arnold South Georgia 09/30/2020 c. Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry? Name District Date Certified Date Discontinued Phillip, Caudill BRK 2018 06/30/2020 Bobbitt, Mary EJA 06/07/2018 Ward, Heather EJA 08/10/2016 Collins, John Paul GWD 08/06/2016 Ford, John GWD 06/30/2018 Forrest, Rosie GWD 08/06/2016 Gressett, Matt GWD 08/06/2016 Thomas, Meril Deniece GWD 2004 07/28/2018 Tubbs, Morgan Katherine GWD 08/06/2016 03/26/2018 Joiner, John HAT 02/07/2021 Luvene, Sidney MER 08/06/2015 05/21/2020 Ludlam, Stephen Holland NAL 07/07/2020 Edwards, Raymond SEA 12/31/2017 Gilliam, Nilse Furtado SEN 07/01/2019 Garner, Adam STK 03/18/2013 01/29/2018 Hendrix, Alberta STK 08/01/2014 08/01/2017 Robinson, Bryson STK 11/21/2016 08/06/2019 Priester Jr., Terry STK 08/08/2012 01/29/2018 Dixon, Kitsy STK 08/01/2017 11/08/2018 Golden, Daniel Glen TUP 08/2017 02/01/2020 Harris, Mark Ronald TUP 07/01/2021 Sorey, Katie WJA 04/02/2018 (Note: Once a candidate is appointed as FL or PL, They are no longer listed as a certified candidate

(except the first year they are appointed when they would need to be listed in 19 and in 20 or 21).


Students appointed as Local Pastors (par.318.3) are the only people who are allowed to be listed as a candidate in one conference while being listed as an LP in a different conference. Par.318.3 stipulates that students appointed as local pastors can serve in either a full or part-time capacity. )

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.): (3/4v)

Name District Year Licensed Approved Dubose, Michael BRO McKnight, Willie BRO Cooksey, Christopher HAT Gregory, Shona HAT 2016 Burns, John Connor NAL 2018 Gillom, Laura NAL Quarles, Marvin NAL 2009 Rossell, Ben NAL 2020 Sarton, Brad Trayser SEA Carlisle, Arthur SEA 2012 Craft, Shondreka B. SEA Hill, Ronald W. SEA 1999 McGhee, Hollis SEA 2012 Wood, Glenn SEA Hall, Curtis Alan TUP 2018 Word, Antionette TUP 2013 Medina, Sharonda WJA21. Who are approved and appointed as: (Indicate for each person the first year the license was awarded.

Indicate what progress each has made in the course of study or the name of the seminary in which they are enrolled. Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five year course of study or the M.Div. (¶319.4)? PLEASE NOTE: Persons on this list must receive an episcopal appointment. (3/4 v)

a. Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1) Name First Year Years Completed District License Awarded in Course of Study Keen, Fawn Hyland 2020 .5 Brookhaven Hardacre, Patti 2017 6.5 Brookhaven Hart, Sr., Michael D. 2009 3.5 Brookhaven Hart, Raymond Kenneth* 1994 MTS Brookhaven Baxton Sr., Craig 6 East Jackson Bird, Jason Phillip* 2014 Completed East Jackson Hoskins, Glenn Albert* 2001 Completed East Jackson Johnston, Brian 2017 3 East Jackson Jones, III, Paul Griffin 4 East Jackson Nesbit, Jeffrey Christian 2012 4.5 East Jackson Phillips, Cory Jackson 2018 4 East Jackson Shack, Rhakori Jarod East Jackson Taylor, Barbara S. 2004 3.5 East Jackson Carpenter, Christopher Louis 2020 Greenwood Davis, Johnny Earl* 2012 4 Greenwood Glazier, Cindy 2018 .5 Greenwood Hardacre, Patti 2017 6.5 Greenwood Miller, Sara Schaeffer 2018 Greenwood Pritchard, Veronica Kay* 2002 Completed Greenwood


Name First Year Years Completed District License Awarded in Course of Study Rankin, Johnny* 2012 Completed Greenwood Tucker, Howard E.* 2010 Completed Greenwood Walley, William 2020 Greenwood Wooten, III, Earl Jack* 1984 Completed Greenwood Crosby, James David Hattiesburg Forbus, Gregory Albert* 2004 Completed Hattiesburg Jones, Scot A.* 2009 Asbury Hattiesburg Knight, Jeremy Dewayne 1 Hattiesburg Laird, III, David Charles Hattiesburg Lobin, Stanley Charles* Completed Hattiesburg Long, III, Jesse* 1996 MTS Hattiesburg Sappington, Larry Keith 2 Hattiesburg Walters, James Hattiesburg Webb, Robert Steven 2002 Hattiesburg Yates, Dwight Marciano 2020 Hattiesburg Boger, Eugene 2015 Meridian Farmer, Matt 2018 .5 Meridian Farr, Cheryl 2017 MTS Meridian Gore, Kibby Trevor 2017 1 Meridian Jones, Preston* 2014 Completed Meridian Lewellyn, Dennis 2010 4.5 Meridian Owen, Kenneth R. 2001 Meridian Robinson, Patricia 2018 1 Meridian Willis, Steven 2015 2 Meridian Borden, Chris 2020 Asbury New Albany Bowlin, Johnny Andrew 1997 Completed New Albany English, David Olen 2012 3 New Albany Fitzpatrick, Evelyn Ann* 2011 MTS New Albany Kennedy, Steven Paul 2017 3 New Albany Marchant, Jr., Randell 2015 MTS New Albany Newton, Don E.* 1996 Completed New Albany Toole, Thomas 2019 Asbury New Albany Ward, Emma Sue* 1997 Completed New Albany Willis, William Edward* 2016 Completed New Albany Barkum, Sr., Nathaniel Taylor* 2007 Completed Seashore Brown-Toussaint, Vivian* 2014 Emory Seashore Faulks, Paula 2013 3 Seashore Henderson, David Albert* 2010 Completed Seashore Hill, Jr., Willie Lee* 1998 Completed Seashore Holmes-Hinds, Ella Seashore Johnson, Rapheal Donzell* 2007 3 Seashore McCormick, Robert Seashore Morris, Robert* 2016 MTS Seashore Pullin, Brian Lee Pullin 2019 Seashore Rolfs, Mary Beth Matthews 2017 4 Seashore Rouse, Roderick Kristopher 2016 1 Seashore Trehern, Jeffrey* 2016 Asbury Seashore Cain, Jimmie D* 2015 Completed Senatobia


Name First Year Years Completed District License Awarded in Course of Study Carter, Charles David 2020 Senatobia Jones, Samuel 2020 MTS Senatobia Mayo, Carrie Renee 2014 Senatobia Boyd, Marty 2010 1.5 Starkville Bridges, Kori 2015 0 Starkville Harper, III, Charles Edward 2017 Duke Starkville Tentoni, Andrew Vincent 2020 Starkville Wilson, Jerome* 2007 Completed Starkville Cherry, Donnell* 1997 Completed Tupelo Collins, Allen Corey 2018 1 Tupelo Funderburk, Jeremy 2017 4 Tupelo Holder, Caleb Tupelo Montgomery, William Howard* 2001 Completed Tupelo Robinson, Dwayne 2016 Gammon Tupelo Strickland, Mary Ward 2020 Tupelo Ward, Eddie Tupelo Allen, John West Jackson Beggiani, William 2016 4 West Jackson Benson, DeMario 4.5 West Jackson Cook, Robert 2 West Jackson Halford, W. Tom West Jackson Hoskins, Glenn Albert* 2001 Completed West Jackson Hyland, Suzanna Keen 2020 West Jackson Spencer, Eddie C. .5 West Jackson Zebert, Jason Thomas 2019 .5 West Jackson b. Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments) Name First Year Fraction of Years Completed District License full time to be in Course of Study Awarded served Allen, Mark 3 Brookhaven Assink, Michael Lynn* 1991 Completed Brookhaven Cager, Brenda* 2016 Completed Brookhaven Campbell, Dan Leroy Brookhaven Christmas, Joshua 2019 Brookhaven Hamberlin, Mary 2016 6 Brookhaven Houston, Jr., William Reed 1993 5 Brookhaven Hughes, Debbie 2015 6 Brookhaven Irving, Johnny L. 2010 7.5 Brookhaven Jones, Toby 2010 8 Brookhaven Kennedy, Olifphia M. 2018 3.5 Brookhaven Knight, Wendell Chelsae 2019 1.5 Brookhaven Lamb, Jimmy Aaron* 1993 Completed Brookhaven McKenny, Willie 2016 Brookhaven Morgan, Ronnie 2014 Brookhaven Preston, Daniel* 1997 Completed Brookhaven Reed, Megan 2018 1.5 Brookhaven Scott, Richard 3.5 Brookhaven Terrell, Jesse 2010 6.5 Brookhaven Thomas, Terry* 2009 Completed Brookhaven


Name First Year Fraction of Years Completed District License full time to be in Course of Study Awarded served Tillman, Richard Andre* 2001 Completed Brookhaven Underwood, John 2018 Brookhaven Willis, Sr., Timothy 2011 2 Brookhaven Willis, Sr., Victor 2014 5 Brookhaven Youngblood, Randy 2014 1.5 Brookhaven Hanna, Charles Joseph 2017 5 East Jackson Larsen, Cathy East Jackson Maples, Arthur 2018 .5 East Jackson Riley, Anthony 2017 6 East Jackson Shepard, E. J.* 2003 Completed East Jackson Thompson, Sr.,

Marcus Leanders 2018 1 East Jackson Wilder, Shirley 2017 .5 East Jackson Black, William Greenwood Booker, Olivear Herron 2004 Greenwood Forrest James Earp 2003 5 Greenwood James, Darryl 2020 .5 Greenwood Mortimer, Janie Elizabeth 2020 .5 Greenwood Ross, James Lee 1997 Greenwood Tanner, Benton* 2001 Completed Greenwood Wade, Kenneth 2015 4 Greenwood Walley, Michaela Greenwood Washington, Annie Williams 2016 5.5 Greenwood Williams, Terry 9.5 Greenwood Williams, Willie* 2004 Completed Greenwood Bruns, Pamela Patricia 2020 Hattiesburg Garvin, Joe Edward 2002 2.5 Hattiesburg Herron, Terry 2018 3 Hattiesburg Howard, Robert 2018 1.5 Hattiesburg Milsap, Teresa Denise Jones 2012 3.5 Hattiesburg Smith, Elbert Lavon 2002 Hattiesburg Thrash, Chester Boyd 2020 .5 Hattiesburg Williams, John Hattiesburg Anderson, Lynn Elizabeth 1999 Completed Meridian Ball, Dexter 2018 ½ 2 Meridian Cooley, Hope McLaurin 2017 ½ 7 Meridian Davis, Rosie 2019 ½ 1 Meridian Dawkins, Faye Renay 2016 ½ 5 Meridian Gully, Christopher Mark 2008 ½ 6 Meridian Henderson, Delicia Meridian Kidd, Lindsey Donnel 2017 .5 Meridian Kinslow, Willie Albert* 2004 Meridian McClinton, Jimmy Meridian Oakes, Patsy Edward Meridian Roberts, Terry Ann* 2008 ½ Completed Meridian Simmons, Jermaine Franklin 2017 ½ Meridian Tubby, Daniel Lee* 2004 ½ Completed Meridian Williams, Patricia* 2018 Completed Meridian


Name First Year Fraction of Years Completed District License full time to be in Course of Study Awarded served Bolen, Marta 2021 New Albany Bonds, Jerry Wayne* 2007 Completed New Albany Borden, Betsy 2021 Asbury New Albany Cagle, Jonathan Edwards 2013 8 New Albany Ratliff, Kim 2020 MTS New Albany Shelton, Early Michael* 1986 Completed New Albany Wells, Richard C. 2005 5.5 New Albany Wilson, Roger L.* 2014 Completed New Albany Benson, Lawrence 2020 Seashore Dedeaux, Wilmer Nathaniel* 1995 ½ Completed Seashore Easterling, Edward Seashore Fairley, Shirley Ann* 2006 ½ Completed Seashore McQueen, Mary Cleo 2017 ½ 3.5 Seashore Sims, DeNondrea 2019 Asbury Seashore Smith, Marianne Seashore Brown, Kent Russell* 1999 Completed Senatobia Bursi, Jr., Charles Joseph* 2002 Completed Senatobia Dorr, Michael Irving 2016 3.5 Senatobia Mason, Keith Tyrone* 2008 Completed Senatobia Anthony, Jr., Ronald James 2012 Starkville Bradley, Anne Russell* 2005 Completed Starkville Brown, Sandra Glenn 2019 7.5 Starkville Darden, Demetric 2015 .5 Starkville Geeter, Antra L. 2009 2.5 Starkville Geeter, Lyndon B.* 2009 Completed Starkville Hinton, Eddie James* 2001 Completed Starkville Jefferson, Ronald S.* 1999 Completed Starkville Malone, David* 2016 Completed Starkville Merkl, Marvin Eugene 2015 .5 Starkville Miller, Leon* 2016 Completed Starkville Miller, Robert Glenn 1998 5 Starkville Mitchell, Aubrey 2015 5.5 Starkville Morris, Krystal 2020 0 Starkville Mustin, Jennie 2018 Gammon Starkville Pepper, Jeffrey 2015 3.5 Starkville Richter, Raleigh Fitzgerald* 2016 Completed Starkville Simmons, Michael 2015 Gammon Starkville Sutphin, Cary Lee 2015 20 Starkville Yarbrough Leevel 2017 5.5 Starkville Arrington, Donald Ray 2003 4 Tupelo Clay, Pedro Maurice 2019 3 Tupelo Colyer, Phillip* 2006 Completed Tupelo Hampton, Gary 1999 Tupelo Linley, Kevin Tupelo Mason, Michael Robert Kaplan 2020 0 Tupelo McIntosh, Maurice Anthony 2006 3.5 Tupelo Meredith, Charles Sims 2019 0 Tupelo


Name First Year Fraction of Years Completed District License full time to be in Course of Study Awarded served Pickens, Kendall 2020 .5 Tupelo Roberson, Alice 2013 MTS Tupelo Wax, Gregg 2017 Tupelo Boyd, Jr., Alfred 2019 3.5 West Jackson Bracey, Deborah A. 3.5 West Jackson Dunmore, Clarence 2017 1.5 West Jackson Ford, John Robert* Completed West Jackson Hooks, Douglas West Jackson Lindsey-Williams, Linda West Jackson Mannery, Jerry 2018 1.5 West Jackson Moering-Watkins, Marilyn 1 West Jackson Williams, Michael A. 2017 .5 West Jackson

c. Students from other annual conferences or denominations serving as local pastors and enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3,4)? None d. Students who have been certified as candidates in your annual conference and are serving as

local pastors in another annual conference while enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3)

Name Serving Conference Enrolled Seminary Highland, Ronnie Kentucky Asbury Westcott, Cody Kentucky Asbury e. Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶365.4,

367, 368.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.) None22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)? Name Date Discontinued District Bridge, Tyler 06/30/2021 BRK Coleman, Sandra 10/31/2020 BRK Cray, Ivan Stuart 07/27/2020 BRK Floyd, Deidre 07/01/2017 BRK Freeman, Ryan 11/04/2020 BRK Smith, Carl 07/01/2015 BRK Adcox, Scott 07/29/2020 EJA Terrell, Dino 06/30/2021 EJA Shavers, James 12/10/2020 EJA McGraw, James 07/29/2020 EJA Cannizzaro, Robert 12/07/2019 GWD Johnson, Kenyun 08/31/2019 GWD Sheets, Josh 07/23/2020 GWD Willis, Mary 07/31/2020 GWD Atchison, Abram 06/30/2021 HAT Ladner, Ashley Wayne 02/27/2020 HAT Slowey, Jim 06/30/2021 HAT Triplett, Calvin 02/27/2020 HAT Caufield, Chester Gordon 06/23/2020 MER Wise, Tim 05/19/2021 MER Hester, Jonathan 06/30/2020 NAL Hodum, Nathaniel Wade 07/01/2019 NAL Williams, Donnie 07/29/2020 NAL


Name Date Discontinued District Ludlam, Stephen Holland 06/23/2020 NAL Rodgers, Daniel 07/01/2019 NAL Smullins, Bradley 06/28/2021 NAL Taylor, Rod 06/30/2021 NAL Dubose, LaSonya 02/07/2021 SEA Milsted, William 07/01/2016 SEA Vick, Neal Doyle 02/01/2020 SEA White, Kenneth 06/15/2015 SEN Longmire, John 06/30/2020 STA Hopkins, Joshua Duane 02/06/2020 TUP Simmons, Jr., Donald C. 08/31/2020 TUP Wilburn, Danny Eugene 06/26/2019 TUP Smith, Velma 07/01/2014 WJA23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4)? None24. What ordained ministers or provisional members from other Annual Conferences or Methodist

denominations are approved for appointment in the Annual Conference while retaining their conference or denominational membership (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate Annual Conference or denomination where membership is held. Indicate credential.)

a. Annual Conferences: Name Clergy Status Home Conference McCoy, Jon OE Illinois Conference Barber, Joe OE Holston Conference b. Other Methodist Denominations: None25. 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 retain-ing 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.)

Name Clergy Status District Burns, J. B. OF Cumberland Presbyterian Harper, Gary OR Nazarene Luttrell, Benjamin Dean OF Cumberland Presbyterian Rickman, Bryan Cary OR Wesleyan Johnson, T. Manuel OF Nazarene Walker, Thomas OF The Assembly of God26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where

membership is held.) a. With vote (¶586.4 [v])? None b. Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4)? (v 2/3) None NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another conference,

list these persons in Question 40 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 27-39, whichever are appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommodating conference.

27. Who are elected as associate members? ¶322 (3/4v) (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27): Smith, Rebecca

28. Who are elected as provisional members and what seminary are they attending, if in school? (under ¶¶322.4, 324, 325)

a. Provisional Deacons under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c or ¶324.5(3/4v): None


b. Provisional Elders under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b or ¶324.6 (3/4v)); ¶ 322.4 (v 3/4) Name Seminary Hathorne, Daniel Sims, Kordell29. Who are continued as provisional members, in what year were they admitted to provisional member-

ship, and what seminary are they attending, if in school (¶326, ¶ 327 v)? a. In preparation for ordination as a deacon or elder? (¶326) Name Clergy Status Date and Seminary Bell, Connor Joseph PE 2019/Completed Boyd, Leslie Haven PD 2019/Completed Collette, William David PE 2020/Completed Dailey, Lydia Michelle PE 2019/Completed Darling, Daniel Sam PE 2020/Completed Feisel, Jane Elizabeth PE 2019/Completed Giedd, Katherine Marie PE 2020/Completed Haines, Anthony Dean PD 2020/Completed Hutchinson, Hannah Holland PE 2019/Completed Hutchinson, Nathan Douglas PE 2019/Completed Jones, Randy Jarrell PE 2019/Completed Kosh, Jr., Kevin M. PE 2019/Completed Lindsay, Michael Thomas PE 2019/Completed Malone, Linda PE 2019/Completed Saucedo, Jarod Owen PE 2018/Completed Shaw, Jill Shannon PD 2019/Completed Shempert, Hannah Comer PE 2019/Completed Spencer, Morgan Lang PE 2020/Completed Thomas, George Sapada PE 2014/Completed Tullos, Jonathan Kevin PE 2018/Completed Wadsworth, Samantha Gentry PD 2020/Completed b. Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? None c. Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (Indicate year) None d. Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or denominations? (¶347) None30. What ordained clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized

(¶347.6): (v) A person’s orders may be recognized when they are transferring their membership into your annual conference from another Christian denomination. A person who is listed in Q.30 must also be listed in either Q. 31 a or b, depending on the transfer status.

Name Clergy Status Previous Denomination Upshaw, Jr., Donald Ronald PE Baptist Fox, Linda Susan PE Baptist31. What ordained clergy have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alpha-

betically—see note preceding Question 27): a. As provisional members (¶347.3c)? (v) None b. As local pastors (¶347.3)? (v) None32. 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 33-34 or 36, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 30 in a previous year.) (v 3/4):

a. Deacons: Hood, Susan Long; Ingram, Thomas Wesley b. Elders: Halford, Brandon; Hall, Matthew Allan; Hayes, Tara Jeneen; Hedglin, Chelsey Overstreet;

McGough, John Ryan; Riddle, Jeffrey Earl


33. Who are ordained as deacons and what seminary awarded their degree? Or, if their master’s degree is not from a seminary, at what seminary did they complete the basic graduate theological studies?: (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27)

a. After provisional membership (¶330)? (v 3/4) Name Seminary Hood, Susan Long Garrett-Evangelical Theological Ingram, Thomas Wesley Fuller Theological

b. Transfer from elder? (¶309) (v 3/4) None 34. Who are ordained as elders and what seminary awarded their degree? a. After provisional membership? (¶335) (v 3/4) Name Seminary Halford, Brandon Asbury Theological Hall, Matthew Allan Wesley Biblical Hayes, Tara Jeneen Gammon Theological Hedglin, Chelsey Overstreet Vanderbilt McGough, John Ryan Memphis Theological Riddle, Jeffrey Earl Asbury Theological b. Transfer from deacon? (¶309) (v 3/4) Name Seminary Kirby, Martha June Asbury Theological35. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶364)? (v) None36. Who are readmitted (¶¶365-367 [v], ¶368 [v 2/3]): Name Clergy Status Previous Status Bruns, Steven FE LP Frost, Chuck FE LP37. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶357.7): (v) None38. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church

(¶¶347.1, 416.5, 635.2n)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.): (v) None

39. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential.) None

40. Who have been ordained as a courtesy to other conferences, after election by the other conference? (See note preceding Question 27. Such courtesy elections or ordinations do not require transfer of conference membership.)

a. Deacons? None b. Elders? None41. 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 Clergy Status New Conference Date of Transfer Johnson, Jenna PD New York 07/01/2020 Foretich-McKey, Stephanie Camille FE Western North Carolina 06/17/2020 Shrader, Michelle FE Florida 03/23/202142. Who are discontinued as provisional members (¶327)? (v). a. By expiration of eight-year time limit (¶ 327) None b. By voluntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) None c. By involuntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) None d. By reaching Mandatory Retirement Age (¶ 327.7) None


43. Who are on location? a. Who has been granted honorable location (¶358.1)? 1. This year? (v) None 2. Previously? Name Year Originally Granted Charge Conference Membership Cornelius, Jr., Michael 06/04//86 Lebanon UMC Eakes, Fredrick Hugh 06/94 First Water Valley Grace, Whitney Ford 06/08/05 Hudson, C. Nolen 06/89 Jenkins, Sherry Crandall 06/08/08 Knighton, Wanda Lou 11/03/10 Loper, John Orville 06/92 McDole, William Davis 06/05/75 Morrow, Jr., Thomas Clark 06/15/91 First: Forth Worth Oliver, Jr., Harrell Bufkin 06/15/91 Pittman, Thomas Franklin 06/96 Rosenkrans, III, Duane Benjamin 1995 Rushing, Jr., Charles Frank 06/01/01 Shaw, John Victor 07/01/07 b. Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶358.2) (Indicate date and

appointment.) None c. Who has been placed on administrative location (¶359)? 1. This year? (v) None 2. Previously? See previous Journals44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶358.3): a. This year? (v) None b. Previously? See previous Journals45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶358.2)? (v) None46. Who have had their conference membership terminated? a. By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶360.1, .4)? (v) None b. By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶360.2, .4)? (v) Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status Bittick, Stephen 10/31/2020 FE Weddle, Owen 09/02/2020 PE c. By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶360.3, .4; 2719.2)? None d. By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶¶ 358.2,

359.3)? (v) None e. By trial (¶2713)? None47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶362.1d, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective

dates. Indicate credential.) Name Date Effective Clergy Status Barksdale, William 01/21/2021-04/21/2021 FE48. Deceased (List alphabetically) a. What associate members have died during the year? Active: None Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Blackwell, Jr., Ellis 08/12/937 06/12/2021 Herring, Howard 10/05/1928 04/09/2021


b. What provisional members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.) Active: None Retired: None c. What elders have died during the year? Active: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Ford, Eddie 01/28/1953 01/16/2021 Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Boren, Aubrey L. 06/22/1939 09/30/2020 Brown, D. Elton 09/22/1927 07/24/2020 Butts, Robert Yates 11/17/1932 09/13/2020 Greenough, Robert Earl 09/10/1934 10/14/2020 Haggard, Sr., Larry Joe 05/07/1948 04/02/2021 Heidelberg, Phillip Wayne 01/26/1954 12/29/2020 Jenkins, Robert 04/08/1932 04/16/2021 Leffler, Walter A. 10/27/1923 10/27/2020 Matthews, William Earl 09/23/1946 01/31/2021 Mitchell, Thomas Jerry 10/17/1940 04/25/2021 Polk, Charles Sessions 11/28/1941 01/12/2021 Whiteside, Hugh Smith 01/12/1918 09/18/2020 Wicker, William H. 01/11/1930 04/17/2021 Winstead, Henry G. 07/30/1937 03/06/2021 Wood, Ruth 08/10/1925 05/24/2021 Woodall, Jr., Edward Eugene 07/16/1940 12/09/2020 Woodrick, James Rayford 05/30/1933 01/26/2021 d. What deacons have died during the year? Active: None Retired: None e. What local pastors have died during the year? Active: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Carroll, Sr., Robert 10/11/1949 08/28/2020 Poole, Robert 02/10/1955 02/20/2021 Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Graphenreed, Roy 08/17/1943 02/11/2021 Gutterman, Alan Baker 11/14/1939 06/12/2021 McLaurin, Willam C. 02/02/1955 02/23/2021 Myers, Walter Raymond 10/23/1947 08/13/2020 Potts, Sr., Edwin 04/11/1936 12/30/2020 Threadgill, James C. 07/27/1927 12/01/2020 Upshaw, III, Harrison F. 12/06/1937 07/16/2020 Williamson, Stirman 02/16/1938 12/19/2020 Young, Willie James 05/06/1948 04/30/202149. What provisional or ordained members (elders and deacons) have received appointments in other

Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this Annual Conference (¶¶331.8, 346.1)?


Name Clergy Status Conference Where Appointment Appointed Barksdale, William FE Mountain Sky Grace UMC Bell, Connor Joseph PE North Georgia Conference Glen Memorial Campos, Luz Marina FE Memphis Asbury Iglesia El

Redentor Dedeaux, Ella FE Pacific Northwest Trinity UMC De la Cruz Cutimanco, Goyo FE Memphis Aldergate | Asbury

Parish Ministry Edward-Evans, Tanya FE Illinois Great Rivers First UMC, Peoria Fink, Dennis Eugene RE Memphis Randolph Charge Garvin, Elisabeth Anne FD Texas Chaplin | Southern

Methodist University Gary, Jr., George Robert FE North Georgia Owl Rock UMC Gray, Amber Lea FE North Georgia Sandy Springs UMC Hedglin, Chelsey Overstreet PE Tennessee Crievewood/Glendale Jones, Haley Meredith FD Arkansas First UMC, Little Rock Pittman, Gregory Austin FE California Pacific Lancaster UMC Richardson, John D. FE AL-West Florida Thomas Hospital Smith, Gregory Alan AM North Alabama St. Mark | Northport Vinson, Stephen Lee FE South Georgia Sr. VP for

Communications | Magnolia Manor

50. Who are the provisional, ordained members or associate members on leave of absence and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶353)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.)

a. Voluntary? 1. Personal, less than 5 years (¶354.2a 3) (v) Name Clergy Status Date Effective Hall, Vera FE 07/01/2021 McGraw, Robert Allen FE 11/30/2018 Shelton, John Joseph FE 07/01/2020-05/01/2021 2. Personal, more than 5 years (¶353.2a 3) (v 2/3) Name Clergy Status Date Effective Donnell, Denise FE 07/01/2014-01/31/2021 Miskelly, William Hall FE 06/22/2010 Napier, Bennie Kay FL 01/01/2014 3. Family, 5 years or less (¶353.2b 3) (v) Name Clergy Status Date Effective Butler, Katherine FD 02/01/2021-06/30/2021 Crabtree, Jonathan FE 07/01/2021 Crabtree, Kristina FD 07/01/2021 McCaleb, Karie Sue FD 11/18/2019 Milo-Moultrie, Paula FE 07/01/2019 Roller, Paul FE 07/01/2020 Saucedo, Jarod Owen PE 04/30/2021-06/30/2021 4. Family, 5 years or more (¶354.2b 3) (v 2/3) None

5. Transitional (¶353.2c) Name Clergy Status Date Effective Barksdale, William FE 04/22/2021-06/30/2021 Blackwell, Sylvia FE 07/01/2019 DeDeaux, Ella FE 12/01/2019-05/01/2021 Georgetown, Rickey FE 07/01/2021 Hall, Vera FE 07/01/2019-6/30/2021 LeBlanc, Jr., Andrew Lee FD 01/01/2020-06/30/2021 Liu, Gerald C. FE 03/01/2021-06/30/2021 Magee, Frenchye Dionne FE 07/01/2021 Thompson, Ray Patrick FE 07/01/2019 b. Involuntary? (¶ 355)? (v 2/3) None51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶351)? (v) None52. Who have been granted medical leave due to medical or disabling conditions (¶356)? (v) Name Clergy Status Date Effective Dearman, Phillip FE 07/01/2019-06/30/2021 Gerber, Frederick FL 07/01/2021 James, Randy FL 07/ 01/2015 Joyner, Geoffrey William FE 02/01/2013-06/30/2021 Kaufman, Anna Bravender FE 08/01/2019 Knight, Paul Ford FE 06/01/2019 McCaskill, Brenda FE 01/01/2019 McGough, Oscar Marion AM 04/01/2017 Miller, Elizabeth Ainsworth FE 02/01/2020 Morris, James Lamar AM 01/01/2018-07/01/2021 Palmer, Deborah Mingo FE 07/01/2011-06/30/2021 Patterson, Donald Leslie FE 07/01/2015 Pruett, Jeffrey Grant FE 07/01/2013 Randall, Thomas Alan FE 07/01/2017 Samson, Thomas Lionel FE 07/01/2005 Schwake, Ronald Lloyd PE 02/13/2015 Yearber, Kevin Wilburn FE 02/01/2018

53. What members in full connection have been retired (¶357): (List alphabetically. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶357.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶357.1, no vote required; under ¶357.2, v; under ¶357.3, v 2/3)

Deacons a. This year? Name Date Effective Messner, Phillip Karl 07/01/2021 LeBlanc, Jr., Andrew Lee 07/01/2021 b. Previously? See previous Journals. Elders a. This year? Name Date Effective Buckley, Thomas W. 07/01/2021 Estes, Danny Ray 07/01/2021 Hedgepeth, Mitchell B. 07/01/2021 Howse, Gary Lee 07/01/2021 Joyner, William Geoffrey 07/01/2021 Landfair, Ozell 07/01/2021 Landrum, Charles Joseph 07/01/2021



Name Date Effective Mason, Elbrist 07/01/2021 Palmer, Deborah Mingo 07/01/2021 Pearson, Andrew Nelson 07/01/2021 b. Previously? See previous Journals.54. What associate members have been retired (¶357): (List alphabetically. If retiring in the interim

between conference sessions (¶357.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶357.1, no vote required; under ¶357.2, v; under ¶357.3, v 2/3)

a. This year? Name Date Effective Cook, Juanita W. 07/01/2021 Evans, John Norman 07/01/2021 Morris, James L. 07/01/2021 b. Previously? See previous Journals.55. What provisional members have been retired before January 1, 2013 (¶358, 2008 Book of Discipline)? a. This year? None b. Previously? See previous Journals.56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5): a. This year? Name Date Effective Armstrong, Robert 07/01/2021 Brewer, Bobby 07/01/2021 Brackett, Katherine Ross 07/01/2021 Cole, Theodore 07/01/2021 Lay, Debra Arlena Brown 07/01/2021 Peyton, Llewellyn 07/01/2021 Pope, Madelien 07/01/2021 Scarborough, Cecil Bernard 07/01/2021 Shepherd, Rickey Lee 07/01/2021 b. Previously? See previous Journals.57. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference: a. By appointment category and conference relationship? NOTES: 1. Where applicable, the question numbers on this report form corresponding to each category

have been placed in parenthesis following the category title. Where these question numbers appear, the number reported in that category should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions.

2. For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows: ¶344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional

structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency. ¶344.1b): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement

by the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Note: Report those in extension ministry in one category only. See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment categories.) Note: Those approved to serve as a local pastor, but not currently under appointment, are not

counted as clergy members of the conference.


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On Leave of Absence (50a1, a2) 3

On Family Leave (50a3, a4) 2 3

On Sabbatical Leave (51)

On Medical Leave (52) 9 1 1 2

On Transitional Leave (50a5) 3

Retired (53, 54, 55) 13 217 0 1 16

Total Number,Clergy Members 35 537 4 20 45 127 129

Grand Total,All ConferenceClergy Members

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b. By gender and racial/ethnic identification? (NOTE: See the instruction for item 57 for guidelines to assist in the racial/ethnic identification count.)

Part III - Certification in Specialized Ministry

Note: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL, and LM.

58. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry? None59. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry.) Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry Appel, Kurt Thomas FE Transitional Intentional Interim Ministry Specialist Bailey, Michelle FE Interim Ministry Specialist Biedenharn, Dorothy Clare FE Spiritual Formation Braman, Diane Lynne FD Spiritual Formation Brown, Sandra Glenn PL Spiritual Formation Carr, Susannah Grubbs FE Spiritual Formation Casteel, Russell Lay Camping Ministry Cumbest, Christopher O. FE Transitional Intentional Interim Ministry Specialist Douglas, Stacy Joe FE Music Ministry Garrott, Jr., John William RE General Evangelist Harvey, Rachel DC Deaconness Hathorn, Herbert Dale FE Approved Evangelist Hood, Susan Long PD Spiritual Formation Jackson, Embra Knox FE Life Coaching Johnson, Sherry Bryant FD Spiritual Formation Jones, Frances Gail Lay Music Ministry Kaufman, Ann Bravender FE Interim Ministry Specialist Larsen, Catherine Parker PL Christian Education


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Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry LeJeune, Jamie Lynn Marie DC Deaconness Miller, Thomas Emory RD Youth Ministry Pepper, John Douglas FE Approved Evangelist Rickman, Linda Aaron FD Christian Education Robinson, Lindsey FE Spiritual Formation Schlomer, Kaye Lay Christian Education; Evangelism Sibley, Judy RL Interim Ministry Specialist Stuckett, Erie Smith DC Deaconness Varnado, Earnestine DC Deaconness Walker, Edgar J. DM Music Ministry60. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? None61. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? None62. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? None

Part IV - Certified Lay Ministry(¶¶268, and 666.10 The Book of Discipline)

63. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶271, and 666.10)? (List alphabetically, by district) Name District Magee, Cynthia J. BRK Garrett, Dorothea EJA Shivers, John EJA Gaut, Marcus HAT Allen, Marian HAT Owens, Jacquelyn HAT Thrash, Chester Boyd HAT Yates, Dwight Marciano HAT Bennett, Courtney A. MER Hidalgo, Karen MER Oakes, Patsy Ann Edwards MER Simpson, Mary Elizabeth MER Stokes, Jerry E. MER Williams, Sabrina P. MER Chase, Mark SEA Dubra, Charles E. SEA Everton, Muriel SEA Fields, Maureen Elva SEA Holloway, Iris Giles SEN West, Brenda Renee SEN Goddard, Jerome STK Anderson, Sandras Ann STK Cockrell, Lonvojsier STK Debra, Charles STK Frazier, Mary STK Haynes, Mary STK Hendrix, Alberta STK McCurdy, Keely STK Priester, Eve STK Priester, Terry STK Smith, Hal STK



Name District Ingram, Dan STK Golden, Daniel Glenn TUP Robinson, Astra TUP Crawford, III, Julian WJA Davis, Sharon WJA Greer, Grover F. WJA Henley, Richard S. WJA Hudson, Jacquline Marie WJA

Part V - Diaconal Ministers(Paragraph numbers in questions 64-71 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline)

64. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None65. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None66. 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) None67. 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) a. Effective: None b. Retired: None68.What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/

sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) None69. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): None70. Who have returned to active status from extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v)? None71. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2):

(Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3) a. This year? None b. Previously? See previous Journals.

Part VI - Appointments and Concluding Business72. Who are approved for less than full-time service? a. What associate members and elders (full and provisional) 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 of service (in one-quarter, one-half, or three-quarter incre-ments) is approval granted (¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506)? (v 2/3, after 8 years v 3/4): None

b. What deacons in full connection and provisional deacons are approved for appointment to less than full-time service (¶331.7)? None

73. 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? None

74. What elders, deacons (full connection and provisional), associate members, local and supply pastors are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year? (See 2020-2021 Appointment Sheet)

75. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference session? (Attach list. Include and identify Appointments Beyond the Local Church (Deacons) and Appointments to Extension Ministries (Elders). Give effective dates of all changes.)

Name Appointment Start Date Buford-James, Paulette Added Center Ridge 9590 07/01/2020 Buford-James, Paulette Added Salem 9322 07/01/2020 Gore, Kirby Trevor District Staff 07/01/2020

Name Appointment Start Date Keen, Steven Paul Added Linn 3077/329763

| Rosedale-Gunnison 3460/329901 | Shipman Chapel 3101/390000 07/01/2020

Pope, Madelien N. Retired 07/01/2020 Ludlam, Stephen Holland Discontinued 07/07/2020 Keen, Steven Paul Removed Linn 3077/329763 | Rosedale-Gunnison 3460/329901 | Shipman Chapel 3101/390000 07/14/2020 Tubbs, Marty Linn 3077/329763 | Rosedale-Gunnison 3460/329901 | Shipman Chapel 3101/390000 07/15/2020 Upshaw III, Harrison Deceased 07/16/2020 Sheets, Josh Discontinued 07/23/2020 Brown, Elton Deceased 07/24/2020 Cray, Ivan Stuart Discontinued 07/27/2020 Britton, Fred Removed Shiloh 10221 – Disaffiliate 07/29/2020 Buford-James, Paulette Removed Center Ridge 9590 | Center Ridge 9590 - Disaffiliate 07/29/2020 Buford-James, Paulette Removed Salem 9322 – Disaffiliate 07/29/2020 Riley, Donny Discontinued 07/29/2020 Williams, Donnie Discontinued 07/29/2020 Adcox, Scott Discontinued 07/30/2020 Hanna, Charles David Removed Rials Creek 2540/318576 – Disaffiliated 07/30/2020 Long III, Jesse F. Removed Providence 4091/316431 – Disaffiliated 07/30/2020 Goodwin, Robert Phillip Removed Weir-Salem 9530/330864 – Church Closed 07/31/2020 Heidelberg, Phillip Removed Riley Chapel 976635/7037 07/31/2020 McGraw, James Discontinued 07/31/2020 Ashton, Loye B. Class2Class 08/01/2020 Dubra, Charles Added Riley Chapel 976635/7037 08/01/2020 Keen, Steven Paul Add Greenwood Decell 3230/982977 | Shady Grove-Kilmichael 3500/982705 08/01/2020 McCormick, Robert M. Licensed – Trinity 7280/320411 08/01/2020 Shelton, Connie Mitchell Added Andrew Chapel 2010/317891 08/01/2020 Willis, Mary Discontinued 08/01/2020 New Albany District Charge Line Changed | Oxford East – Midway 6401/333801 | Christian Rest 6400/333435 | Removed by Disaffiliation |Tula 6402/328815 – Remains 08/05/2020 New Albany District Charge Line Change | Prentiss East |Siloam 6182/334417 | Mt. Nebo 6181/334406 – Both move by Disaffiliate 08/05/2020 Myers, Walter Raymond Deceased 08/13/2020 Dukes, Troy Ellis Inactive 08/18/2020


Name Appointment Start Date Goff, Dayna Added Stonewall Hopewell 5680/319684 | Hopewell 5152/319638 08/19/2020 Miskelly, Elizabeth Vowell Walnut Charge – Camp Ground 6521/332271 08/26/2020 Miskelly, Elizabeth Vowell Added Ebenezer 6522/332293 08/26/2020 Carroll, Sr., Robert Deceased 08/28/2020 Cook, Stephen Added Couparle 11030/972488 08/28/2020 Shelton, Connie Mitchell Added Morton-Christian Banner 2440/972488 08/28/2020 Banes, Henry Removed High Hill 2292/317958 | Carr 2291/317936 08/31/2020 Simmons Jr., Donald Discontinued 08/31/2020 Whitlock, Mont Removed Smithville 10390/328702 08/31/2020 Bolen, Marta New Albany- Glenfield 6370/33235 09/01/2020 Britton, Fred Added Smithville 10390/328702 09/01/2020 Shelton, Connie Mitchell Added High Hill 2292/317958 | Carr 2291/317936 09/01/2020 Weddle, Owen Withdrew from Ministerial Office 09/02/2020 Potter, Thomas Noxapater 9360/330740 | Mt. Pisgah 9361/331813 09/06/2020 Buford-James, Paulette Added Flint Hill 9071 09/13/2020 Butts, Robert Yates Deceased 09/13/2020 East Jackson District Closed Forest Grove 2220 09/13/2020 New Albany District Closed Ebenezer 6522/332293 09/13/2020 Keen, Steven Paul Dropped Shady Grove-Kilmichael 3500/982705 09/13/2020 Sheffield, Charles Wayne Removed Rices Chapel 8410/333765 | Removed Early Grove 8411/3330931 09/13/2020 Williams, Annie Washington Added Shady Grove | Kilmichael - Mt. Zion 3500/382705 09/13/2020 Borden, Betsy Added Rices Chapel 8410/333765 | Added Early Grove 8411/3330931 09/14/2020 Whiteside, Hugh Smith Deceased 09/15/2020 Boren, Aubrey Deceased 09/30/2020 Britton, Fred Removed Smithville 10390/328702 09/30/2020 Cook, Stephen Removed Couparle 11030/977322 09/30/2020 Whitson, Arnold Transferred to the South Georgia Conf. 09/30/2020 Gordon, Brian Added Smithville 10390/328702 10/01/2020 Hood, Susan Long Added Discipleship Ministry Coordinator

– Brookhaven District Staff 10/01/2020 Kosh, Jr., Kevin M. Added Couparle 11030/977322 10/01/2020 Reece, Rickey Withdrew from Ministerial Office 10/06/2020 Shelton, Connie Mitchell Removed Morton – Christian Banner 2440/972488 10/10/2020 Jenkins, Vinson Morton – Christian Banner 2440/972488 10/11/2020 Greenough, Robert Deceased 10/14/2020 Garvin, Elisabeth Anne Southern Methodist University 10/19/2020 Beard, Timothy Terry Bethel 10/25/2020 McDonald Steve Charles Andrew Chapel 2010/317891 10/25/2020


Name Appointment Start Date Shelton, Connie Mitchell Taylorsville 10/25/2020 Leffler, Jr., Walter Deceased 10/27/2020 Bittick, Stephen Withdrew from Ministerial Office 10/31/2020 Coleman, Sandra Discontinued 10/31/2020 Haynes, Rickey Lynson Mt. Vernon 11/01/2020 Hill, David Alan Removed Greenfield 11/01/2020 Ranager, Joseph Thaddus Byhalia 11/01/2020 Shelton, Connie Mitchell Greenfield 11/02/2020 Freeman, Ryan Discontinued 11/04/2020 Hayes, Tara Jeneen New Hope Bridgeville 1071/977151 11/17/2020 Smith, Nicki Removed Raleigh 2520/318521 | Trinity -Pleasant Hill 2042/318532 11/19/2020 Shelton, Connie Mitchell Added Raleigh 2520/318521 | Trinity -Pleasant Hill 2042/318532 11/20/2020 Shelton, Connie Mitchell Dropped High Hill 2292/317958 | Carr 2292 317936 11/21/2020 Kelly, Pope High Hill 2292/317958 | Carr 2292 317936 11/22/2020 McKnight, Willie Not Appointed 11/30/2020 Faulks, Paula Added Lucedale Circuit: Wesley Chapel 7342/976566 12/01/2020 Gore, Willie Removed Lucedale Circuit: Wesley Chapel 7342/976566 12/01/2020 Robinson, Lindsey Added McComb: St. Paul 1430/976145 12/01/2020 Threadgill, James Deceased 12/01/2020 Woodall, Jr., Edward Eugene Deceased 12/09/2020 Shavers, James Discontinued 12/10/2020 Williamson, Sherman Deceased 12/19/2020 Heidelberg, Phillip Deceased 12/29/2020 Beard, Timothy Terry Dropped Taylorsville: First -Bethel 2601/317014 12/31/2020 Cain, David Dropped Durant: First 3140/331287 | West 3143/331846 | Goodman-Seneasha 3183/331631 12/31/2020 James, Darryl Dropped Vaiden: Haven 3540/983130 12/31/2020 Keen, Steven Paul Added Vaiden: Haven 3540/983130 | Added Durant: First 3140/331287 /West 3143/331846 | Goodman-Seneasha 3183/331631 01/01/2021 Shelton, Connie Mitchell Added Taylorsville: First -Bethel 2601/317014 01/01/2021 Hampton, Gary Added Kings Chapel 10033/982476 01/01/2021 Medina, Sharonda Not Appointed 01/01/2021 Roberson, Alice Dropped Aberdeen: Athens-Kings 10031/982523 01/01/2021 Shack, Rhakori Jarod Christ 2310/317960 | Licensed 01/01/2021 Polk, Charles Session Deceased 01/12/2021 Britton, Fred Added Pontotoc: McDonald 10351/983551 01/16/2021 Ford, Eddie Deceased 01/16/2021


Name Appointment Start Date Woodrick, James Rayford Deceased 01/26/2021 Matthews, William Earl Deceased 01/31/2021 Shelton, Connie Mitchell Dropped Taylorsville: First -Bethel 2601/317014 01/31/2021 Britton, Fred Added Pontotoc: McDonald 10351/983551 02/01/2021 Garrett, William John Corinth First 6140/332260 02/01/2021 Landrum, Charles Joseph District Staff- Retired Elder 02/01/2021 Napier, Sammy Odell Taylorsville: First & Bethel 2601 02/01/2021 Truett, Corey Role Changed to Pastor at The Well-Mineral Wells 8330/333242 02/01/2021 Mason, Elijah Joel Deceased 02/07/2021 Easterling, Eddie Delisle: Mt. Zion7170/976737 | St. Paul 7500/976522 02/08/2021 Stewart, Ethel Deceased 02/18/2021 Poole, Robert Deceased 02/20/2021 Robinson, Lindsey Added Liberty | Whittington Memorial 1331/315755 02/20/2021 Felts, George Eugene Deceased 02/22/2021 Luquire, Russell Deceased 02/22/2021 Cross, Cynthia Ashford Added Baton 4030/316327 | New Augustus-Beaumont 4480/316987 02/23/2021 McLaurin, William C. Deceased 02/23/2021 Smullins, Bradley Licensed but not appointed 05/30/2021 Miskelly, Elizabeth Vowell Added Snowdown 6251/332761 | Rutledge – Salem 6513/334508 | Paradise 6512/334496 05/31/2021 Smullins, Bradley Discontinued 06/28/2021 Armstrong, Robert Retired 07/01/2021 Buckley, Thomas W. Retired 07/01/2021 Brackett, Katherine Ross Retired 07/01/2021 Brewer, Bobby Retired 07/01/2021 Cole, Theodore Retired 07/01/2021 Cook, Juanita W. Retired 07/01/2021 Estes, Danny Retired 07/01/2021 Evans, John Norman Retired 07/01/2021 Hedgepeth, Mitchell Retired 07/01/2021 Howse, Gary Retired 07/01/2021 Joyner, Geoffrey Retired 07/01/2021 Landfair, Ozell Retired 07/01/2021 Landrum, Charles Joseph Retired 07/01/2021 Lay, Debra Arlena Brown Retired 07/01/2021 Morris, Sr., James Retired 07/01/2021 Palmer, Deborah Mingo Retired 07/01/2021 Peyton, Llewellyn Retired 07/01/2021 Scarborough, Cecil Bernard Retired 07/01/2021


76. What elders (full connection and 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)? Name Clergy Date Effective Exten Ministry Charge District Status Assignment Conf. Hayes, Tara Jeneen FE 07/01/2017 -06/30/2021 Wesley Found., ASU BRO Lovett, Lionel Fitzgerald FE 06/21/2011 District Staff BRO Robinson, Lindsey R. FE 07/01/2017 District Superintendent BRO Hall, John Robert FE 06/09/2005 Wesley Foundation, Holmes Community College EJA Shelton, Connie Mitchell FE 06/16/2015 District Superintendent EJA Bowen, Chadwick FE 09/01/2019 District Staff GWD Keen, Steven Paul FE 07/01/2018 District Superintendent GWD Parker, Jonathan Lowry McNeil FE 07/01/2017 Wesley Foundation, MVSU GWD Skaggs, III, Trey Jean FE 07/01/2018 District Staff GWD Baldwin, Victoria RE 07/01/2021 District Staff HAT Cross, Cynthia Ashford FE 06/18/2013- 06/30/2021 District Superintendent HAT Davis, Thomas Eric FE 07/01/2018 Wesley Foundation, USM HAT Adams-Wilson, Jacob FE 07/01/2020 Wesley Foundation, ECCC MER Adams-Wilson, Sarah FE 07/01/2020 Wesley Foundation, ECCC MER Goff, Dayna Loretta FE 07/01/2018 District Superintendent MER Gore, Kirby Trevor FL 07/01/2020 District Staff MER Schultz, David Glenn FE 07/01/2018 Wesley House, Executive Director MER Miskelly, Elizabeth Vowell FE 07/01/2017 District Superintendent NAL Willis, William Edward FL 06/22/2010 Wesley Foundation, OLE MS NAL Burnett, Alice Carol FE 06/05/2004 Moore Community House SEA Hilliard, Larry Hudson FE 07/01/2018 District Superintendent SEA Kirby, Martha June FE 07/01/2019 District Staff SEA Murden, Robbie Elver FE 07/01/2017 District Staff SEA Newton, David FE 07/01/2021 District Staff SEA Haynes, Rickey Lynson FE 07/01/2018 District Superintendent SEN Mayo, Carrie Renee FL 07/01/2018 Wesley Foundation, NWCC SEN Buford-James, Paulette FE 07/01/2019 District Superintendent STA Griffith, Jr., Hugh Milton FE 06/22/2010 Wesley Foundation, MSU STA Thomas, Anzette Smith FE 07/01/2019 Disaster Recovery Manager STA


Name Clergy Date Effective Exten Ministry Charge District Status Assignment Conf. Britton, Fred Shell FE 07/01/2019 District Superintendent TUP Cox, Zachery Steven FL 07/01/2021 Wesley Foundation, ICC TUP Kosh, Jr., Kevin M. PE 07/01/2019 Wesley Foundation, JSU WJA Cameron, Pamela Jewel FE 07/01/2017 Spiritual Leadership Galloway UMC WJA Cook, Stephen Tyrone FE 06/16/2015 District Super. Anderson UMC WJA Cross, Cynthia Ashford FE 07/01/2021 District Staff WJA Hall, Matthew Allan PE 07/01/2018 Professor, HCC WJA Harper, Arthur Ray FE 07/01/2018 Spiritual Leadership St. Matthew UMC WJA Henry, Jr., Johniel Lee FE 07/01/2018- 06/30/2021 District Staff WJA Liu, Gerald C. FE 07/01/2021 GBHEM, Director- Program Lead: Collegiate Ministries WJA Spencer, Eddie C. FL 07/01/2020 -06/30/2021 District Staff WJA Swaim-Presley, Paige Katherine FE 07/01/2016 -06/30/2021 Center for Ministry WJA Thompson, Timothy FE 03/01/2015 Adm. Asst. to the Bishop for Forming Faith Commun.s Anderson UMC WJA White, Victoria Leigh FE 06/16/2015 Connections/ Communications WJA Williams, Michael A. PL 08/01/2018 Wesley Foundation, HCC WJA Zebert, Jason Thomas FL 07/01/2017 Project Coord/Office Admin. Faith Comm. Formation WJA b) To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (344.1b)? Name Clergy Date Effective Exten Ministry Charge District Status Assignment Conf. Baker, Michael Ray FE 06/05/2002 US Navy BRO Leverette, Walter Norman FE 06/05/2001 US Navy BRO Richardson, John D. FE 06/16/2015 Thomas Hospital HAT Cheney, Charlene Nicole FE 06/23/2009 US Army MER Ranager, Joseph Thaddus FE 11/01/1994 Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare SEN Ivy, Justin Kyle FE 08/15/2018 US Air Force STK Armstrong, Terri Kay FE 06/05/1998 Traceway Retirement Community Tupelo: First UMC TUP



Name Clergy Date Effective Exten Ministry Charge District Status Assignment Conf. Sanford, Eric FE 07/01/2021 US Navy TUP Wilson, III, Earl FE 06/22/2010 US Navy WJA c) To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶344.1d? (v 2/3) Name Clergy Date Effective Exten Ministry Charge District Status Assignment Conf. Richardson, Christine Brooking FE 06/19/2012 Hospice Ministries BRO Appel, Kurt Thomas FE 07/01/2017 Missio Dei Ministry EJA Fleming-Jones, Anna FE 07/01/2019 Leaders of Moral Courage: Women in Faith EJA Sellers, David Carey FE 06/21/2011 Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Svcs. HAT Thomas, George Sapada PE 07/01/2021 Rust College NAL Holland, Virginia Jones FE 05/08/2018 Crossroad Prayer Retreat TUP Dickerson-Rishel, Dorothy Jane FE 06/05/2001 Gulfport Memorial Hospital SEA Donnell, Denise FE 02/01/2020 Just Communities of Arkansas SEA Lemmon, Diane Griffin FE 03/23/2020 Chaplain: Unity Hospice SEA Scott, Brian Francis FE 07/01/2016 Mission on Move SEA Smith, Marianne PL 10/20/2019 Seashore Mission SEA s, Adam Louis FE 09/16/2019 Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare SEN McAnally, Earl Ganes FE 06/18/2013 Trinity Place STA Parvin, Allison Stacey FE 06/17/2014 Beth Eden Evang. Lutheran Church of America STA Liu, Gerald C. FE 07/01//2016 -02/28/2021 Princeton Theo. Seminary WJA Bolden, Maxine Simmons FE 07/0/2019 Tougaloo College Seven Springs UMC WJA Mosley, Albert D. FE 04/01/2018 Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare System WJA Swaim-Presley, Paige Katherine FE 07/01/2021 Lighthouse: Black Girls Projects WJA Williams, Kristen Ruth FE 06/23/2009 Thresholds Counseling and Consulting WJA77. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and provisional) for the ensuing year? Name Clergy Date Effective Exten Ministry Charge District Status Assignment Conf. Hood, Susan Long PD 10/01/2020 Discipleship Ministry Coordinator BRO Beam-Ingram, Alicia Lynette FD 06/17/2014 Beam of Light EJA

Name Clergy Date Effective Exten Ministry Charge District Status Assignment Conf. Davis, Jr., Julian Lamar FD 06/15/2015 Camilla Hospice Ministries HAT Braman, Diane Lynne FD 02/04/2020 Healing Pathways Counseling LLC Wells Memorial WJA Frazier, Walter L. FD 06/05/2001 Grace Counseling Ctr. WJA Haines, Anthony PD 07/01/2021 God’s Promise in Haiti WJA b) Through United Methodist Church-related agencies or schools within the connectional struc-

tures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b)? Name Clergy Date Effective Extension Ministry District Status Assignment Ashton, Loye B. FD 07/01/2007 -07/31/2020 Tougaloo College EJA Ashton, Loye B. FD 08/01/2020 Class2Class EJA Garvin, Elisabeth Anne FD 10/01/2012 - 10/18/2020 Emory University WJA Garvin, Elisabeth Anne FD 10/19/2020 Southern Methodist University WJA Henry, Elizabeth Queen FD 01/07/2019 Millsaps College WJA Johnson, Sherry Bryant FD 07/01/2020 Center for Ministry WJA78. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose prime

appointment is to attend school.) Name Clergy Status School Hensarling, Heather FE79. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline]? (Attach list)

None80. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as changes in pension credit

(¶1506.5), corrections or additions to matters reported in the “Business of the Annual Conference” form in previous years, and legal name changes of clergy members and diaconal ministers.) 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.)

Name Clergy Date Former New Status Effective Appointment Appointment Glazier, Cindy PL 06/30/2019 Emmanuel Goodwin Shrock Bridges, Kori FL 07/01/2019 PL FL Halford, Brandon Lavonne PE 07/01/2019 FE PE Who have been discontinued as local pastors ( 320.1)? Name Date discontinued District Floyd, Deidre 07/01/2017 BRO Smith, Carl 07/01/2015 BRO Milsted, William 07/01/2016 SEA White, Kenneth 06/15/2015 SEN Smith, Velma 07/01/2014 WJA81. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)?



C. 2021-2022 Appointments

Brookhaven District

AF Affiliate Member AM Associate Member CC Certified Candidate DM Diaconal Minister DR Retired Diaconal Minister FD Deacon in Full Connection FE Elder in Full Connection FL Full Time Local Pastor LM Certified Lay Minister OA Associate Member of Other ACOD Deacon Member of Other ACOE Elder Member of Other AC or

Other Methodist Denomination OF Full Member of Other

Denomination

OP Probationary (Provisional) Member of Other AC

PD Probationary (Provisional) Deacon

PE Probationary (Provisional) Elder PL Part Time Local Pastor RA Retired Associate Member RD Retired Deacon in Full

Connection RE Retired Full Elder RL Retired Local Pastor RP Retired Probationary

(Provisional) Member SY Supply Appointments

Appointment Codes

• Brookhaven District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Lindsey Robinson (Lindsey) FE-5

Charge Church District Pastor Name (Preferred) Clergy Yrs Number Status Current Appt

Adams Adams 1010 James Beam-Ingram (Jim) FE 2Barlow Brandywine 1020 Gary Harper (Gary) OR 3Barlow Rehoboth 1023 Gary Harper (Gary) OR 3Barlow Pleasant Valley 1022 Gary Harper (Gary) OR 3Beauregard Beauregard 1040 Michael Assink (Mike) PL 7Brandon Bay / St. James Brandon Bay 1650 Richard Tillman (Andre) PL 11Brandon Bay / St. James St James 1653 Richard Tillman (Andre) PL 11Bridgeville-New Hope New Hope 1071 Jesse Terrell (Jesse) PL 1Bridgeville-New Hope Little Rock 1070 Olifphia Kennedy (Olifphia) PL 4Brookhaven: First Brookhaven First (Senior Pastor) 1080 Carol Mote (Lynn) FE 5Brookhaven: First Brookhaven First (Minister of Discipleship) 1080 Susan Hood (Susan) FD 4Brookhaven: Jackson Street Jackson Street 1090 William Atchison (Skip) FE 5Brookhaven: Jackson Street Hawkins Chapel 1091 William Atchison (Skip) FE 5Brookhaven: Kynett Kynett 1100 Timothy Willis (Timothy) PL 6Bude Mt Olive 1111 Mervyn Altman (Jon) FE 2Bude Mt Vernon 1112 Mervyn Altman (Jon) FE 2Bude Oak Grove 1113 Mervyn Altman (Jon) FE 2Centreville Centreville 1130 Wendell Knight (Chelsae) PL 3Columbia Circuit Chapel of the Cross 1141 William Houston (Reed) PL 3



Columbia Valley- Hub Chapel Columbia Valley 1160 Linda Dixon (Linda) FE 4Columbia Valley- Hub Chapel Hub Chapel 1161 Linda Dixon (Linda) FE 4Columbia: First Columbia First (Co Pastor) 1150 Erin Grant (Erin) FE 3Columbia: First Columbia First (Co Pastor) 1150 Robert Grant (Rob) FE 3Crystal Springs Crystal Springs 1180 Roger Shock (Roger) FE 3Crystal Springs: New Zion New Zion 1190 Lionel Lovett (Fitzgerald) FE 11Ebenezer Ebenezer 1200 Toby Jones (Toby) PL 7Fayette-Community Community 1211 Jimmy Lamb (Aaron) PL 13Fayette-Community Fayette 1210 Jimmy Lamb (Aaron) PL 13Felder Felder 1230 Daniel Speed (Danny) FE 3Foxworth Foxworth 1240 James Porter (Jim) RE 3Hazlehurst: First Hazlehurst First 1280 Victor Willis (Vic) PL 4Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai Gallatin 1291 Noah Moore (Noah) RE 5Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai St Morris 1292 Noah Moore (Noah) RE 7Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai Mt Sinai 1290 Richard Scott (Richard) PL 3Hopewell Hopewell 1591 James Porter (Jim) RE 3Johnston Chapel Johnston Chapel 1310 Dwayne Scoggins (Dwayne) AM 3Kingston Kingston 1491 Vicki Landrum (Vicki) FE 1Kokomo Kokomo 1315 Ronnie Morgan (Ronnie) PL 2Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul New Zion 1320 Paul Luckett (Paul) FE 2Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul St Paul 1321 Paul Luckett (Paul) FE 2Liberty Liberty 1330 Megan Reed (Megan) PL 4Liberty Whittington Memorial 1331 Debbie Impson (Debbie) SY 2Liberty Circuit Cedar Grove 1336 Debbie Hughes (Debbie) PL 4Liberty Circuit Belle Hill 1335 Jesse Terrell (Jesse) PL 12Lorman Blue Hill 1340 Charles Landrum (Joe) RE 1Lorman Cane Ridge 1341 Charles Landrum (Joe) RE 1Lovely Lane Lovely Lane 1490 Charles Landrum (Joe) RE 1Loyd Star: New Hope New Hope 1520 Raymond Hart (Ken) FL 4Macedonia Macedonia 1681 Wendell Knight (Chelsae) PL 3Magnolia: First Magnolia First 1360 Daniel Speed (Danny) FE 4Magnolia: First Fernwood 1361 John Underwood (John) PL 4Mallalieu Mallalieu 1052 Michael Hart (Mike) FL 2McComb: Centenary Centenary 1400 Jonathan Speegle (Jonathan) FE 3McComb: St. Paul St Paul 1430 Frederick Barnes (Frederick) SY 1Meadville Meadville 1440 Rex Wilburn (Rex) FE 4Monticello Monticello 1450 Michael Evans (Mike) FE 8Mt Pleasant-Adams Mt Pleasant 1465 Joshua Christmas (Josh) PL 3Mt Pleasant-Adams Adams Chapel 1220 Willie McKenny (Willie) PL 4



Natchez: Grace Grace 1470 Vicki Landrum (Vicki) FE 1Natchez: Jefferson Street Jefferson Street (Senior Pastor) 1480 William Wilkerson (Will) FE 1Natchez: Jefferson Street Jefferson Street (Associate) 1480 Tara Hayes (Tara) FE 1New Bethel/Oak Grove New Bethel 1651 Terry Thomas (Terry) PL 6New Bethel/Oak Grove Oak Grove 1652 Terry Thomas (Terry) PL 6New Fork-Thirkield Thirkield 1502 Brenda Cager (Brenda) PL 14New Hebron/Bethesda New Hebron 1510 Michael Hart (Mike) FL 5New Hebron/Bethesda Bethesda 1060 Randy Youngblood (Randy) PL 2New Hope Memorial New Hope Memorial 1530 Terry Thomas (Terry) PL 18Pisgah Pisgah 1560 John Underwood (John) PL 4Pleasant Valley- Zion Ridge Pleasant Valley 1575 Daniel Preston (Daniel) PL 14Pleasant Valley- Zion Ridge Zion Ridge 1576 Daniel Preston (Daniel) PL 14Roxie Greendale 1581 Mervyn Altman (Jon) FE 2Sartinville Sartinville 1600 Dan Campbell (Dan) PL 3St. Marys St Mary’s 1585 Willie McKenny (Willie) PL 4St. Paul St Paul 1610 Mary Hamberlin (Mary) PL 6Summit Summit 1620 Diane Woodall (Diane) RL 9Sweetwater Sweetwater 1521 Mark Allen (Mark) PL 11Tilton Tilton 1625 Chancellor May (Chance) FE 2Tylertown Tylertown 1630 Hongsik Yoo (Hong) FE 5Union Church Crown Point 1641 Johnny Irving (Johnny) PL 7Union Church Hickory Block 1642 Johnny Irving (Johnny) PL 9Washington- Church Hill Washington 1660 Fawn Keen (Fawn) FL 1Washington- Church Hill Church Hill 1661 Fawn Keen (Fawn) FL 1Wesson: Decell Memorial Decell Memorial 1670 Patti Hardacre (Patti) FL 1White Oak White Oak 1191 David Bryant (David) RA 3Woodville Woodville 1680 David Upshaw (David) FE 5

EXTENSION MINISTRYBrookhaven District Staff (¶344.1 a and c) Lionel Lovett (Fitzgerald) FE-11Cal-Pacific Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Gregory Pittman (Greg) FE-3Clergy Appointed to Attend School ¶338.4 Heather Hensarling (Heather) FE-1Hospice Ministries (¶344.1d) Christine Richardson (Chris) FE-10MS Conference (Proj Coord Spiritual Leadership) - (¶344.1a and c) Charles Landrum (Joe) RE-1Mountain Sky Conference ( (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) William Barksdale (Bill) FE-1

Brookhaven District Continued...


North Alabama Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Gregory Smith (Greg) AM-3US Navy (¶344.1b and c) Walter Leverette (Walter) FE-22US Navy (¶344.1b and c) Michael Baker (Michael) FE-20Wesley Foundation ASU (¶344.1a and c) Chris Cross FL-1

DEACONS APPOINTED BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH (¶331.1A)Brookhaven District-Discipleship Ministry Coord (¶344.1a and c) Susan Hood (Susan) FD-2

MEDICAL LEAVEThomas Randall (Alan) AM

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Pleasant Ridge Copiah County (Crystal Springs) 1061St James Bridgeville-New Zion (Crystal Springs) 1072White’s Chapel (Natchez: Jefferson St) 1131Baylis Chapel (Chapel of the Cross) 1140Natchez: St John’s (Natchez: Jefferson St) 1222Gallman (Crystal Springs) 1250Georgetown (Hazlehurst First) 1260Providence (Hazlehurst) 1261Gloster (Woodville) 1270Hopewell Wilkerson (Meadville) 1305Magnolia: St James (Magnolia First) 1370Mt Carmel Wilkinson County (Meadville) 1460New Fork UMC (Meadville) 1500

• East Jackson District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Connie Shelton (Connie) FE-7


Bethel-Collins Bethel 2601 Samuel Napier (Sammy) RL 2Brandon: First Brandon First (Senior Pastor) 2030 Scott Larsen (Scott) FE 3Brandon: First Brandon First (Associate) 2030 Joshua Gray (Josh) FE 4Brandon: St. Mark’s St Mark’s (Senior Pastor) 2320 Warren Coile (Warren) FE 8Brandon: St. Mark’s St Mark’s (Associate) 2320 Jeffrey Nesbit (Jeff) FL 10Brandon: St. Mark’s St Mark’s (Minister of Music) 2320 Sandra Thomas (Sandra) FD 26Brandon: Trinity Trinity 2261 Craig Baxton (Craig) FL 5Braxton Braxton 2591 Connie Shelton (Connie) FE 2Canton Canton 2060 Kevin Carter (Kevin) FE 9Canton: First Canton First 2070 David Lowery (David) FE 7Carthage: First Carthage First 2110 Joseph Barber (Joe) (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) OE 3Carthage: Greenwood Chapel Greenwood Chapel 2121 Anthony Riley (Anthony) PL 5




Carthage: Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel 2120 Arthur Maples (Arthur) PL 4Crossgates Crossgates 2140 Paul Jones (Trey) FL 4D’Lo-Bethany Bethany 2151 Charles Hanna (Joe) PL 5D’Lo-Bethany D’Lo 2150 Charles Hanna (Joe) PL 5Drakes Drakes 2160 Glenn Hoskins (Glenn) FL 18Fannin Fannin 2170 Brister Cosnahan (Calvin) FE 4Florence: Marvin Marvin 2180 Douglas Watson (BB) FE 6Forest Forest 2210 David Slaughter (David) FE 4Freeny-Sebastopol Freeny 2240 James Matheny (Jim) RE 11Freeny-Sebastopol Sebastopol 2241 James Matheny (Jim) RE 11Greenfield Greenfield 2250 Harold White (Rusty) RE 1Greer Chapel Greer Chapel 2260 Haywood Hannah (Haywood) FE 9Harrisville Harrisville 2270 Connie Shelton (Connie) FE 1High Hill/Carr High Hill 2292 Kelly Pope (Kelly) RE 2High Hill/Carr Carr 2291 Kelly Pope (Kelly) RE 2Holly Bush Holly Bush 2280 Jeffrey Nesbit (Jeff) FL 3Independence Independence 2300 John McGough (Ryan) FE 1Jackson: Christ Christ (Senior Pastor) 2310 Robert Rambo (Bob) FE 9Jackson: Christ Christ (Associate) 2310 Frank Haynes (Frank) FE 10Jackson: Christ Christ (Associate) 2310 Jon McCoy (Jon) (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) OE 2Jackson: Christ Christ (Associate) 2310 Rhakori Shack (Rocky) FL 2Johnson Chapel Johnson Chapel 2640 Arthur Maples (Arthur) PL 4Lena Lena 2340 Sheila Cumbest (Sheila) FE 3Lillian Circuit Sylvester 2350 E Shepard (EJ) PL 13Lillian Circuit Union Grove 2351 E Shepard (EJ) PL 13Lodebar Lodebar 2360 Willis Poole (Bill) RE 3Lone Pine Lone Pine 2365 Bryan Rickman (Cary) OR 10Lynch Chapel Lynch Chapel 2200 Shirley Wilder (Shirley) PL 4Madden Madden 2370 Harold White (Rusty) RE 3Madison Madison (Senior Pastor) 2380 Barry Male (Barry) FE 6Madison Madison (Associate) 2380 Benjamin Butler (Ben) FE 8Madison Madison (Associate) 2380 Cory Phillips (Cory) FL 4Madison: St. Matthew’s St Matthew’s (Senior Pastor) 2400 Andrew Stoddard (Andy) FE 7Madison: St. Matthew’s St Matthew’s (Associate) 2400 Erin Hicks (Erin) FE 7Madison: St. Matthew’s St Matthew’s (Associate) 2400 Brian Johnston (Brian) FL 5Magee: First Magee First 2410 Raymond McDonald (Tony) FE 1Mendenhall Mendenhall 2420 Kurt Appel (Kurt) FE 5Mize Mize (Cooperative Parish ¶206.3.c.2) 2700 Raymond McDonald (Tony) FE 1

East Jackson District Continued...



Monterey Monterey 2430 John Hall (J R) FE 13Morton: Christian Banner Christian Banner 2440 Vinson Jenkins (Vinson) SY 2Morton: First Morton First 2450 Sheila Cumbest (Sheila) FE 3Morton: New Chapel New Chapel 2442 Connie Shelton (Connie) FE 1Mountain Ridge Mountain Ridge 2492 Marcus Thompson (Marcus) PL 4Pearl: First Pearl First 2460 John McGough (Ryan) FE 1Pearl: McLaurin Heights McLaurin Heights 2470 Jason Bird (Jason) FL 3Pelahatchie: First-Gulde Pelahatchie First 2480 Jane Feisel (Beth) PE 5Pelahatchie: First-Gulde Gulde 2481 Jane Feisel (Beth) PE 5Pelahatchie: Little Zion Little Zion 2490 Marcus Thompson (Marcus) PL 1Puckett Puckett 2510 Matthew Pharis (Matthew) FE 6Raleigh Raleigh First 2520 Raymond McDonald (Tony) FE 1Rexford Rexford 2530 Connie Shelton (Connie) FE 1Richland Richland 2550 Barbara Taylor (Barbara) FL 6Ridgeland: First Ridgeland First 2560 Bess Perrier (Bess) FE 3Sharon Sharon 2570 Brian Johnston (Brian) FL 4Sherman Hill Sherman Hill 2203 Arthur Maples (Arthur) PL 4Singleton Singleton 2101 Marshall Jenkins (Marshall) RE 10St. James St James 2595 Craig Baxton (Craig) FL 3Taylorsville First Taylorsville First 2600 Arthur Harper (Trey) FE 1Thornton Chapel Thornton Chapel 2610 David Lowery (David) FE 7Trinity Gasque Chapel 2041 Jerry Farr (Jerry) SY 2Trinity Pleasant Hill 2042 John Shelton (Joey) FE 2Walnut Grove Walnut Grove 2620 Catherine Larsen (Cathy) PL 3Wesleyanna Wesleyanna 2590 Connie Shelton (Connie) FE 2

EXTENSION MINISTRYHolmes Community College (¶344.1d) John Hall (J R) FE-17Leaders of Moral Courage: Women in Faith (¶344.1d) Anna Fleming-Jones (Anna) FE-3Louisiana Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Steven McDonald (Steve) RE-1Missio Dei Ministry (¶344.1d) Kurt Appel (Kurt) FE-5North Georgia Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) George Gary (Bert) FE-12Tennessee Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) William Joyner (Geoffrey) RE-1

LEAVE OF ABSENCETransitional Leave (¶353.2c) Ricky Georgetown (Ricky) FE-1

MEDICAL LEAVEFrederick Gerber (Fred) FLOscar McGough (Oscar) AMElizabeth Miller (Beth) FE

DEACONS APPOINTED BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH (¶331.1A)Beam of Light Alicia Beam-Ingram (Alicia) FD-8Class2Class Loye Ashton (Loye) FD-2

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Forest Charge (Mars Hill) - (Lynch Chapel) 2202


Greenwood District

• Greenwood District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Steven Keen (Rusty) FE-4


Avon-Glen Allan Avon 3020 Lannis May (Lannis) FE 1Avon-Glen Allan Glen Allan 3021 Lannis May (Lannis) FE 1Barlow Barlow 3590 Ozell Landfair (Ozell) RE 1Barwick Barwick 3030 Kenny Wade (Kenny) PL 2Belzoni Circuit Evans Chapel 3040 Christopher Carpenter (Chris) FL 2Belzoni Circuit Hales Chapel 3041 Christopher Carpenter (Chris) FL 2Belzoni: First Belzoni First 3050 Howard Tucker (Howard) FL 5Benoit Benoit 3060 Walter Goldsmith (Walter) RE 7Binford Chapel Binford Chapel 3070 James Forrest (James) PL 19Carrollton Carrollton 3080 Edward Saunders (Ed) FE 8Carrollton North Carrollton 3083 Edward Saunders (Ed) FE 8Carrollton:Vincent Carrollton Vincent 3232 Fred Brown (Fred) RE 1Cleveland: First Cleveland First (Senior Pastor) 3090 Charles Young (Chris) FE 1Cleveland: First Cleveland First (Associate) 3090 Kaylyn Moran-Lindsay (Kaylyn) FL 1Columbiana Columbiana 3120 Johnny Rankin (Johnny) FL 2Drew Drew 3130 Glenn Seefeld (Glenn) RE 9Drew: Beasley Beasley 3470 Kenny Wade (Kenny) PL 2Ebenezer (Holmes) Ebenezer (Holmes) 316 Earl Wooten (Jack) FL 15Ebenezer: Mt. Zion Ebenezer Mt Zion 3161 Ozell Landfair (Ozell) RE 1Epworth-Galilee Treadwell Epworth 3160 Benton Tanner (Benton) PL 2Epworth-Galilee Treadwell Galilee Treadwell 3170 Benton Tanner (Benton) PL 2Georgeville Georgeville 3320 Terry Williams (Terry) PL 14Goodman Charge Goodman First 3180 Mitchell Hedgepeth (Mitchell) RE 1Goodman Charge Shrock 3181 Mitchell Hedgepeth (Mitchell) RE 1Greenville: First Greenville First 3190 Michael Lindsay (Michael) PE 3Greenville: Grace Greenville Grace 3200 Stylon Proctor (Tony) FE 5Greenville: Revels Greenville Revels 3210 Johnny Davis (Johnny) FL 7Greenville: Trinity Greenville Trinity 3220 Michael Lindsay (Michael) PE 3Greenwood: Decell Greenwood DeCell 3230 Fred Brown (Fred) RE 1Greenwood: First-Valley Hill Greenwood First 3240 Dennis Gossett (Dennis) FE 4Greenwood: First-Valley Hill Valley Hill 3241 Dennis Gossett (Dennis) FE 4Greenwood: St. John’s Greenwood St John’s 3250 David Wright (Scott) FE 3Greenwood: Wesley Greenwood Wesley 3260 Ruth McKinney (Ruth) SY 2Grenada: First Grenada First 3270 Daniel Herring (Daniel) FE 4Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs Grenada Grace 3280 Rickey Shepherd (Rick) RL 7Grenada: Vincent Grenada Vincent 3290 Johnny Rankin (Johnny) FL 2



Holcomb Holcomb 3300 Janie Mortimer (J.E.) PL 2Holcomb Sparta 3302 Janie Mortimer (J.E.) PL 2Holcomb Bethel 3301 Janie Mortimer (J.E.) PL 2Hollandale Hollandale 3310 William Walley (Will) FL 2Indianola: Christ Indianola Christ 3340 Michaela Walley (Michaela) PL 1Indianola: First Indianola First 3350 Jean Skaggs (Trey) FE 4Indianola: Rasberry Indianola Rasberry 3360 Christopher Carpenter (Chris) FL 2Inverness Inverness 3370 Linda Malone (Linda) PE 1Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel Samuel Chapel 3380 Jonathan Parker (Jonathan) FE 5Kilmichael: Mt. Zion Kilmichael Mt Zion 3501 William Black (Pete) PL 1Kilmichael Parish Kilmichael 3400 Cindy Glazier (Cindy) FL 1Kilmichael Parish Bethlehem 3401 Cindy Glazier (Cindy) FL 1Leland Leland 3410 Stylon Proctor (Tony) FE 5Lexington: First Lexington First 3420 Earl Wooten (Jack) FL 15Linn Linn 3077 Marty Tubbs (Marty) SY 2Martin Grove Martin Grove 3541 James Ross (James) PL 25Merigold Merigold 3091 Charles Young (Chris) FE 1Midway Midway 3121 Annie Washington (Annie) PL 6Minter City Minter City 3430 Sara Miller (Sara) FL 4Moorhead-Sunflower Sunflower 3441 Veronica Pritchard (Veronica) FL 10Moorhead-Sunflower Moorhead 3440 Veronica Pritchard (Veronica) FL 10New Hope New Hope 3561 William Dodd (Sam) RE 4Poplar Springs- Good Hope Poplar Springs 3450 Juanita Cook (Juanita) RA 4Poplar Springs- Good Hope Good Hope 3451 Juanita Cook (Juanita) RA 4Rocky Hill Rocky Hill 3580 Mitchell Hedgepeth (Mitchell) RE 1Rollins Rollins 3472 Willie Williams (Willie) PL 20Rosedale-Gunnison Rosedale 3460 Marty Tubbs (Marty) SY 2Ruleville Circuit Mallalieu 3471 Claude Raine (Claude) RL 27Ruleville: First Ruleville First 3480 Sara Miller (Sara) FL 4Shady Grove Shady Grove 3500 Annie Washington (Annie) PL 2Shaw Shaw 3412 Michaela Walley (Michaela) PL 1Shipman Chapel Shipman Chapel 3101 Marty Tubbs (Marty) SY 2Sidon Sidon 3391 Edward Saunders (Ed) FE 8Silver City Silver City 3650 Howard Tucker (Howard) FL 5Spring Grove Spring Grove 3182 Patti Hardacre (Patti) FL 3St Luke Boyle Cleveland St Luke 3100 William Corban (Brad) FE 3St Luke Boyle Boyle 3075 William Corban (Brad) FE 3Union Memorial Union Memorial 3570 Olivear Booker (Olivear) PL 10Vaiden Vaiden 3530 Finis Beauchamp (Finis) AM 9Vaiden: Haven Vaiden Haven 3540 Ozell Landfair (Ozell) RE 1Walden Chapel UMC Walden Chapel 3332 Terry Williams (Terry) PL 4West West 3143 Steven Keen (Rusty) FE 1


Hattiesburg District• Hattiesburg District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Victoria Sizemore-Baldwin (Vicki) RE-1


Antioch Antioch 4010 Larry Sappington (Larry) FL 3Asbury Asbury 4520 Linda Fox (Linda) FE 1Batson Batson 4030 Barry Dickerson (Barry) RE 2Bay Springs Bay Springs 4050 Robert Armstrong (Robert) RL 1Bay Springs Circuit Bethlehem 4040 Mark Jones (Mark) FE 2Bay Springs Circuit Mt Zion 4041 Mark Jones (Mark) FE 2Bay Springs Circuit Spring Hill 4042 Mark Jones (Mark) FE 2Beaumont Beaumont 4481 William Sanford (Bill) RE 2Beaumont: Bolton Chapel Bolton Chapel 4055 John Williams (John) PL 11Boyles Chapel Boyles Chapel 4661 Thomas Walker (Tom) OF 7

Greenwood District Continued...


Winona: Moore Memorial Winona Moore Memorial 3560 Chadwick Bowen (Chad) FE 3Winona:Haven/ Jones Chapel Winona Haven 3550 Anthony Ashford (Tony) FE 4Winona:Haven/ Jones Chapel Jones Chapel 3231 Anthony Ashford (Tony) FE 4

EXTENSION MINISTRYGreenwood District Staff (¶344.1a and c) Chadwick Bowen (Chad) FE-3Greenwood District Staff (¶344.1a and c) Jean Skaggs (Trey) FE-4Wesley Foundation MVSU (¶344.1a and c) Jonathan Parker (Jonathan) FE-5

LEAVE OF ABSENCEFamily Leave (¶353.2b) Paula Milo-Moultrie (Paula) FETransitional Leave (¶353.2c) Frenchye Magee (Frenchye) FETransitional Leave (¶353.2c) Sylvia Blackwell (Sylvia) FE

DEACONESSES AND HOME MISSIONARIES (¶416.3)Greenville Revels 3210 Erie Stuckett (Erie) DC-8Greenwood Wesley 3260 Rachel Splaingard (Rachael) DC-6

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Wesley Mound Bayou (Cleveland First) 3111Spring Hill ( Walden Chapel) 3321John Wesley Durant (Walden Chapel 3330

LIMITED SERVICE (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Gore Springs Grenada: Grace (Gore Springs) 3283



Buckatunna Buckatunna 4070 Jesse Long (Jesse) FL 12Cedar Grove Cedar Grove 4629 Charles Cornell (Ovee) RL 3Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 4080 Teresa Milsap (Teresa) PL 9Clara Clara 4090 Jesse Long (Jesse) FL 19Collins Collins 4100 Timothy Beard (Tim) RE 2Dixie Dixie 4110 Larry White (Larry) RE 1Ellisville: First Ellisville First 4120 Robert Anderson (Mark) FE 1Eminence Eminence 4101 Johnny Crosby (Johnny) RE 2Fairfield Fairfield 4471 Keith Branham (Keith) FL 1Gitano Gitano 4281 Richard Williams (Richard) AM 4Goodhope Good Hope 4261 James Walters (James) FL 2Hattiesburg: Court Street Court Street 4160 Kathy Vaughns (Kathy) FE 1Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel Bentley Chapel 4150 Kathy Vaughns (Kathy) FE 1Hattiesburg: Glendale/ Hattiesburg: Grandview Glendale 4170 Orville Freeman (Glenn) RA 1Hattiesburg: Glendale/Hattiesburg: Grandview Grandview 4171 Orville Freeman (Glenn) RA 8Hattiesburg: Heritage Heritage (Senior Pastor) 4180 Steven Casteel (Steve) FE 6Hattiesburg: Heritage Heritage (Associate) 4180 Scot Jones (Scot) FL 12Hattiesburg: Heritage Heritage (Associate) 4180 Samantha Wadsworth (Sam) PD 2Hattiesburg: Main Street Main Street (Senior Pastor) 4190 Todd Watson (Todd) FE 7Hattiesburg: Main Street Main Street (Associate) 4190 Linda Dixon (Linda) FE 13Hattiesburg: Main Street Main Street (Associate) 4190 Jeremy Knight (Jeremy) FL 4Hattiesburg: Main Street Main Street (Associate) 4190 Edgar Walker (Ed) DM 33Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights Parkway Heights (Senior Pastor) 4200 Jerry Case (Bruce) FE 5Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights Parkway Heights (Associate) 4200 Julie Collins (Julie) FD 10Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights Parkway Heights (Associate) 4200 Susan Eaton (Susan) FD 9



Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights Parkway Heights (Associate) 4200 Thomas Ingram (Wes) FD 4Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights Parkway Heights (Associate) 4200 David Sellers (David) FE 17Hattiesburg: St John St. John 4151 Johniel Henry (Johniel) FE 1Hattiesburg: St. Paul St. Paul 4210 Johniel Henry (Johniel) FE 1Hebron Hebron 4230 Charles Waddell (Charles) RE 1Hebron (Wayne Cty) Hebron 4662 David Laird (Charlie) FL 7Heidelberg Heidelberg 4240 Gregory Forbus (Greg) FL 7Hickory Grove Hickory Grove 4250 Gilman Warren (DeWayne) FE 2Laurel: First Laurel First (Senior Pastor) 4270 Daniel Hathorne (Daniel) PE 1Laurel: First Laurel First (Associate) 4270 Leslie Boyd (Haven) PD 3Laurel: Franklin Franklin 4280 Victoria Sizemore- Baldwin (Vicki) RE 1Laurel: St. Paul St Paul 4320 Dwight Yates (Dwight) FL 2Laurel: West Laurel West Laurel 4330 Richard Williams (Richard) AM 4Lone Star Lone Star 4701 James Walters (James) FL 3Lumberton Lumberton 4380 Tom Cumberland (Tom) RE 1Lumberton Circuit James Chapel 4390 Terry Herron (Terry) PL 4Lumberton Circuit St James 4391 Terry Herron (Terry) PL 4Lumberton Circuit St Paul 4392 Terry Herron (Terry) PL 4Mallalieu Mallalieu 4300 Llewellyn Peyton (Llewellyn) RL 3Mallalieu Blue Ridge 4301 Llewellyn Peyton (Llewellyn) RL 4Mallalieu Smith Chapel 4302 Llewellyn Peyton (Llewellyn) RL 4McLain Circuit Moody’s Chapel 4421 Carrell Moody (Donzell) SY 2McLain Circuit Little Creek 4420 Carrell Moody (Donzell) SY 2McLain Circuit Nebo 4422 Carrell Moody (Donzell) SY 2McLaurin McLaurin 4430 Ray Crawford (Ray) RL 20Montrose-Garlandville Garlandville 4441 Joe Garvin (Joe) PL 15Montrose-Garlandville Montrose 4440 Joe Garvin (Joe) PL 15Moselle Moselle 4450 James Salter (James) RE 6Mount Olive Mt Olive 4460 Jerry Beam (Jerry) RE 10Mount Olive (Jones County) Mt Olive 4501 James Salter (James) RE 6Mount Olive: St. James Mt Olive: St James 4610 Wesley Rogers (Wesley) SY 3Mount Zion Mt Zion 4470 Keith Branham (Keith) FL 1New Augusta New Augusta 4480 Barry Dickerson (Barry) RE 2Oak Grove Oak Grove 4490 Amy Roller (Amy) FE 3Oakdale Oakdale 4621 Boyd Thrash (Boyd) PL 2Paulding Oak Bowery 4512 Arthur Johnson (Louis) FE 13Paulding Leona 4510 Arthur Johnson (Louis) FE 13

Hattiesburg District Continued...


Paulding William Chapel 4514 Arthur Johnson (Louis) FE 13Paulding Spring Hill 4513 Arthur Johnson (Louis) FE 13Petal Petal 4530 Toby Lofton (Toby) FE 3Philadelphia Philadelphia 4540 Larry Sappington (Larry) FL 3Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove 4550 David Laird (Charlie) FL 7Pleasant Valley Pleasant Valley 4511 Robert Howard (Robert) PL 4Prentiss-Santee Prentiss 4560 Robert Webb (Rob) FL 8Prentiss-Santee Santee 4561 Robert Webb (Rob) FL 8Purvis-Talowah Purvis 4570 Sara Bevill (Sally) FE 2Purvis-Talowah Talowah 4571 Sara Bevill (Sally) FE 2Richton Richton 4590 Brandon Halford (Brandon) FE 3Sand Hill Sand Hill 4591 Elbert Smith (Buddy) PL 16Seminary Seminary 4620 Boyd Thrash (Boyd) PL 2Stringer Stringer 4630 Ashley Ladner (Ashley) PL 1Sumrall Sumrall 4640 Nance Hixon (Nance) FE 5Wayne County Circuit Big Rock 4660 Jody Smith (Jody) PL 21Wayne County Circuit New Hope 4663 Jody Smith (Jody) PL 21Wayne Haven Wayne Haven 4670 Thomas Walker (Tom) OF 7Waynesboro: First Waynesboro First (Senior Pastor) 4690 Steven Bruns (Steve) FE 2Waynesboro: First Waynesboro First (Associate) 4690 Pamela Bruns (Pam) FL 1Waynesboro: Frostbridge Mt Carmel 4680 James Crosby (James) FL 2Waynesboro: Frostbridge St Luke 4683 James Crosby (James) FL 2Waynesboro: Mt. Zion/ Pleasant Ridge Mt Zion 4681 Calvin Johnson (Calvin) RL 13Waynesboro: Mt. Zion/ Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge 4682 Calvin Johnson (Calvin) RL 13Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel 4516 Annie Clayton-Owens (Annie) RL 11Williamsburg Williamsburg 4700 Stanley Lobin (Stan) FL 2Winchester Winchester 4720 Thomas Walker (Tom) OF 7

EXTENSION MINISTRYAL-West FL Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) John Richardson (John) FE-7Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services (¶344.1d) David Sellers (David) FE-11Wesley Foundation USM (¶344.1a and c) Thomas Davis (Eric) FE-4

LEAVE OF ABSENCEFamily Leave (¶353.2b) Paul Roller (Doogie) FEFamily Leave (¶353.2b) Jonathan Crabtree (Jonathan) FEFamily Leave (¶353.2b) Kristina Crabtree (Kristina) FD

MEDICAL LEAVERandy James (Randy) FLBrenda McCaskill (Brenda) FE

DEACONS APPOINTED BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH(¶331.1A)Camilla Hospice Ministries Julian Davis (Julian) FD-7

DEACONESSES AND HOME MISSIONARIES (¶416.3)Court Street 4160 Jamie LeJeune (Jamie) DC-6


Hattiesburg District Continued...

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Ovett UMC (Petal First) 4011LL Roberts (Heritage) 4020Dudley Chapel (Wesley Chapel UMC) 4115Laurel: Kingston (Franklin) 4290Leaf (New Augusta) 4411Old Bay Springs (Stringer) 4631State Line (Waynesboro UMC) 4071

LIMITED SERVICE (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Carson (Lone Star) 4260

Meridian District• Meridian District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Dayna Goff (Dayna) FE-4


Bethel / James Chapel Bethel 5025 Faye Dawkins (Renay) PL 5Bethel / James Chapel James Chapel 5026 Faye Dawkins (Renay) PL 5Big Oak Big Oak 5040 Larry Wilkinson (Davey) RA 4Chunky Chunky 5030 Lewis May (Lewis) RL 9Cleveland Charge Hopewell 5042 Joe Kitchens (Joe) RA 2Cleveland Charge Mt Pleasant 5043 Joe Kitchens (Joe) RA 2Coker’s Chapel Coker’s Chapel 5050 Dennis Lewellyn (Dennis) FL 3Collinsville / Pleasant Ridge Collinsville 5060 Ronald Kitchens (Ron) FE 6Collinsville / Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge 5061 Ronald Kitchens (Ron) FE 6Cooks Chapel / Mars Hill Cooks Chapel 5070 Granville McDonald (Mitchell) RE 9Cooks Chapel / Mars Hill Mars Hill 5270 Granville McDonald (Mitchell) RE 9Coopers Chapel Coopers Chapel 5080 Phillip Dearman (Phillip) FE 1Daleville: St. Mark St Mark 5401 Terry Roberts (Terry Ann) PL 9Decatur Decatur (Co pastor) 5110 Jacob Adams-Wilson (Jake) FE 2Decatur Decatur (Co pastor) 5110 Sarah Adams-Wilson (Sarah Jo) FE 2DeKalb Circuit New Hope, Old Jackson Rd 5120 John Cash (John) OF 1DeKalb Circuit Pleasant Ridge 5121 John Cash (John) OF 1DeKalb Circuit Spring Hill 5122 John Cash (John) OF 1DeKalb Parish Liberty 5132 Steven Owens (Steven) FE 6DeKalb Parish New Hope, New Hope Rd 5133 Steven Owens (Steven) FE 6DeKalb Parish St Mark 5131 Steven Owens (Steven) FE 6Elizabeth / Pleasant Grove Elizabeth 5180 Hope Cooley (Hope) PL 5Elizabeth / Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove 5211 Hope Cooley (Hope) PL 5



Enterprise / Concord Enterprise 5200 John Leek (John Wesley) FE 6Enterprise / Concord Concord 5065 John Leek (John Wesley) FE 6Enterprise Circuit Little Zion 5191 Bobby Dailey (Bobby) RE 2Enterprise Circuit Magnolia 5192 Bobby Dailey (Bobby) RE 2Enterprise Circuit Mt Jordan 5193 Bobby Dailey (Bobby) RE 2Haven Chapel Haven Chapel 5330 Delicia Henderson (Delicia) PL 2Hawkins Memorial - Suqualena - Druid Hills Circuit Druid Hills 5300 Cheryl Farr (Cheryl) FL 2Hawkins Memorial - Suqualena - Druid Hills Circuit Hawkins Memorial 5340 Cheryl Farr (Cheryl) FL 4Hawkins Memorial - Suqualena - Druid Hills Circuit Suqualena 5690 Cheryl Farr (Cheryl) FL 4Lake Circuit Lake Central 5230 Patricia Williams (Patricia) PL 2Lake Circuit Union Chapel 5232 Patricia Williams (Patricia) PL 2Lauderdale / Marion Lauderdale 5240 Dale Moore (Dale) AM 4Lauderdale / Marion Marion 5260 Dale Moore (Dale) AM 4Lynville / Mellen Lynville 5250 Christopher Gully (Chris) PL 14Lynville / Mellen Mellen 5251 Christopher Gully (Chris) PL 14Macedonia / St Mark Macedonia 5560 Dexter Ball (Dexter) PL 4Macedonia / St Mark St Mark 5562 Dexter Ball (Dexter) PL 4Meridian: Central Central (Senior Pastor) 5290 John Branning (John) FE 9Meridian: Central Central (Associate) 5290 Matthew Farmer (Matt) FL 4Meridian: Central Central (Associate for Missions) 5290 Robert Peden (Bob) RD 2Meridian: College Park/ Bethel Bethel 5020 Kenneth Owen (Kenneth) FL 5Meridian: College Park/ Bethel College Park 5350 Kenneth Owen (Kenneth) FL 14Meridian: Oak Grove Oak Grove 5480 Phillip Dearman (Phillip) FE 1Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive Poplar Springs Dr. 5390 Michael Sahler (Mike) FE 3MS UM Choctaw Mission John Memorial 5442 Daniel Tubby (Dan) PL 8MS UM Choctaw Mission Green Hill 5441 Daniel Tubby (Dan) PL 8MS UM Choctaw Mission Great Spirit 5440 Daniel Tubby (Dan) PL 20New Bethlehem New Bethlehem 5561 Lindsey Kidd (Lindsey) PL 2New St. Matthew New St. Matthew 5670 Rosie Davis (Rosie) PL 3Newton / Hickory Hickory 5281 Arthur King (Allen) FE 1Newton / Hickory Newton 5460 Arthur King (Allen) FE 1


Meridian District Continued...Charge Church District Pastor Name (Preferred) Clergy Yrs Number Status Current Appt

North Bend/Henry’s Chapel North Bend 5470 Ronald Gomillion (Ron) FE 5North Bend/Henry’s Chapel Henry’s Chapel 5450 Ronald Gomillion (Ron) FE 1Pachuta / McGowan Chapel / Hopewell: Rose Hill McGowan Chapel 5491 Patricia Robinson (Patty) FL 4Pachuta / McGowan Chapel / Hopewell: Rose Hill Pachuta 5490 Patricia Robinson (Patty) FL 4Pachuta / McGowan Chapel / Hopewell: Rose Hill Hopewell 5582 Patricia Robinson (Patty) FL 4Philadelphia First Philadelphia First 5500 Thomas Jennings (Tommy) FE 1Philadelphia Parish Hopewell 5510 Lydia Dailey (Michelle) PE 3Philadelphia Parish Mt Zion 5511 Lydia Dailey (Michelle) PE 3Philadelphia Parish Prairie Chapel 5512 Lydia Dailey (Michelle) PE 3Philadelphia Parish Stevens Chapel 5513 Lydia Dailey (Michelle) PE 3Philadelphia Southside / Hope Southside 5520 Hardy Gordon (Owen) RE 9Philadelphia Southside / Hope Hope 5471 Hardy Gordon (Owen) RE 9Pilgrim Hill Pilgrim Hill 5380 Preston Jones (Preston) FL 6Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove 5530 Lynne Anderson (Lynne) PL 20Pleasant Hill - Spring Hill Pleasant Hill 5540 Kibby Gore (Trevor) FL 4Pleasant Hill - Spring Hill Spring Hill 5660 Kibby Gore (Trevor) FL 5Poplar Springs Poplar Springs 5651 Dayna Goff (Dayna) FE 2Quitman First Quitman First 5570 Pamela Randall (Pam) AM 5Quitman: Grace Grace 5575 Cecil Scarbrough (Cecil) RL 7Rose Hill - Garlandville Mt Olive 5591 Theodore Cole (Theodore) RL 22Rose Hill - Garlandville Pilgrim Rest 5592 Theodore Cole (Theodore) RL 22Rose Hill - Garlandville Mt Zion 5590 Theodore Cole (Theodore) RL 22Rose Hill - Garlandville Wesley Chapel 5593 Theodore Cole (Theodore) RL 22Rose Hill / Pleasant Grove Rose Hill 5580 Gary Thompson (Gary) RE 7Rose Hill / Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove 5583 Gary Thompson (Gary) RE 7Sageville Sageville 5600 David Schultz (David) FE 6Sandtown Sandtown 5610 Harold Hall (Hal) FE 4Scooba - Binnsville Scooba 5620 Mary Robbins (Kathy) FL 1Scooba - Binnsville Binnsville 5621 Mary Robbins (Kathy) FL 1Shubuta Shubuta 5650 Pamela Bruns (Pam) FL 1Shubuta Parish Cokes Chapel 5640 Willie Kinslow (Willie) PL 7Shubuta Parish Silver Spree 5641 Willie Kinslow (Willie) PL 7Shubuta Parish Sweet Pilgrim 5643 Willie Kinslow (Willie) PL 7Shubuta Parish Spring Hill 5642 Willie Kinslow (Willie) PL 7



Shubuta: New Mt. Zion New Mt Zion 5171 Steven Willis (Steve) FL 7Shubuta: St. John St John 5170 Lonnie Nicholson (Lonnie) RL 3St. Paul / St. Elizabeth St Elizabeth 5400 Eugene Boger (Eugene) FL 6St. Paul / St. Elizabeth St Paul 5410 Eugene Boger (Eugene) FL 7St. Peter St Peter 5420 Jermaine Simmons (Jermaine) PL 4Stonewall Stonewall 5680 Patsy Oakes (Pat) PL 1Sylvester / Wesley Chapel Sylvester 5700 Jimmy McClinton (Jimmy) PL 2Sylvester / Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel 5701 Jimmy McClinton (Jimmy) PL 2Tabernacle / Desoto- Quitman Circuit Mt Levy 5160 Marjorie Walker (Marjorie) FE 4Tabernacle / Desoto- Quitman Circuit Mt Olive 5161 Marjorie Walker (Marjorie) FE 4Tabernacle / Desoto- Quitman Circuit Zion Chapel 5163 Marjorie Walker (Marjorie) FE 4Tabernacle / Desoto- Quitman Circuit Tabernacle 5710 Marjorie Walker (Marjorie) FE 6Union / Lake Union 5720 Melissa Crawford (Melissa) AM 4Union / Lake Lake 5220 Melissa Crawford (Melissa) AM 4Wesley Chapel - Scooba Charge New Beginnings 5631 Anthony Murray (AJ) FE 3Wesley Chapel - Scooba Charge Blues Chapel 5630 Anthony Murray (AJ) FE 3Wesley Chapel - Scooba Charge Wesley Chapel 5421 Anthony Murray (AJ) FE 3

EXTENSION MINISTRYMeridian District Staff (¶344.1a and c) Kibby Gore (Trevor) FL-2US Army (¶344.1b and c) Charlene Cheney (Charlene) FE-13Wesley Foundation ECCC (¶344.1b and c) Jacob Adams-Wilson (Jake) FE-2Wesley Foundation ECCC (¶344.1b and c) Sarah Adams-Wilson (Sarah Jo) FE-2Wesley Foundation EMCC (¶344.1a and c) Mary Robbins (Kathy) FL-1Wesley House -Exec Director (¶344.1a and c) David Schultz (David) FE-4

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Pleasant Valley (Decatur) 5223Porterville (Lauderdale) 5550


New Albany District

• New Albany District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Elizabeth Miskelly (Raigan) FE-5


Abbeville St Peter 6012 Herman Flemons (Herman) PL 1Abbeville Buford 6010 Kim Ratliff (Kim) PL 2Abbeville Providence 6011 Kim Ratliff (Kim) PL 2Ailesville Beverly 6020 Roger Wilson (Roger) PL 3Ailesville Salem 6022 Roger Wilson (Roger) PL 3Asbury Asbury 6041 Robert McCoy (Robert) RA 14Ashland Harris Chapel 6031 Elizabeth Miskelly (Raigan) FE 1Ashland Liberty 6032 Elizabeth Miskelly (Raigan) FE 1Baldwyn: First Baldwyn First (Senior Pastor) 6040 David English (David) FL 1Baldwyn: First Baldwyn First (Youth Minister) 6040 Mary Strickland (Mary) FL 1Belmont Belmont 6050 Mark Nail (Mark) AM 3Bethel Bethel 6451 Jerry Kelly (Jerry) RL 21Blue Mountain Blue Mountain 6471 Jason Franklin (Jason) FE 3Booneville: Christ-Lebanon Lebanon 6081 Ricky Bishop (Ricky) AM 4Booneville: Christ-Lebanon Christ 6080 Ricky Bishop (Ricky) AM 4Booneville: First Booneville First 6090 William Sisk (Tim) FE 7Booneville: Grace/Thrasher Grace 6100 John Bowlin (Johnny) FL 2Booneville: Grace/Thrasher Thrasher 6291 Jerry Kelly (Jerry) RL 3Carolina-Pisgah Carolina 6110 Dexter Ware (Dexter) FE 1Carolina-Pisgah Pisgah 6111 Dexter Ware (Dexter) FE 1Corinth: First Corinth First 6140 William Garrott (John) RE 2Corinth: Gaines Chapel Gaines Chapel 6150 Mickey Lambert (Trey) FE 9Corinth: Mt. Moriah Mt Moriah 6160 Yulanda Hughey (Yulanda) SY 1Falkner Falkner 6190 Jeffrey Johnson (Jeffrey) SY 1Golden Chapel Golden Chapel 6200 Paul Kennedy (Steve) FL 3Hickory Flat Bethel 6211 Billy Cornett (Bill) RL 3Hickory Flat Hickory Flat 6210 Billy Cornett (Bill) RL 3Hickory Flat Winborn 6212 Billy Cornett (Bill) RL 3Hopewell Hopewell 6121 Betsy Borden (Betsy) PL 1Indian Springs Indian Springs 6122 Richard Wells (Rick) PL 9Ingomar Ingomar 6220 Morgan Spencer (Morgan) PE 1Iuka: First Iuka First 6230 Harrell Moore (Harrell) FE 3Iuka: North Rocky Springs 6242 Jerry Bonds (Jerry) PL 3Iuka: North Camp Ground 6240 Jerry Bonds (Jerry) PL 3Iuka: South Snowdown 6251 Chris Borden (Chris) FL 1Iuka: South Rutledge-Salem 6513 Chris Borden (Chris) FL 1Iuka: West Burnsville 6260 Ronald Thomas (Ron) RL 4Iuka: West Harmony 6261 Ronald Thomas (Ron) RL 4



Iuka: West Patrick 6262 Ronald Thomas (Ron) RL 4Jumpertown Jumpertown 6270 James Petermann (Jim) AM 1Kossuth-Pleasant Hill Kossuth 6280 Randell Marchant (Randy) FL 3Kossuth-Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill 6281 Randell Marchant (Randy) FL 3Liberty Liberty (Senior Pastor) 6290 David English (David) FL 6Liberty Liberty (Youth Minister) 6290 Mary Strickland (Mary) FL 1Mt Pleasant-Brownfield Mt Pleasant 6310 Larry Dollar (Dock) RL 4Mt Pleasant-Brownfield Brownfield 6311 Larry Dollar (Dock) RL 4Myrtle-Ebenezer Myrtle 6320 Eugene Stockstill (Eugene) FE 10Myrtle-Ebenezer Ebenezer 6321 Eugene Stockstill (Eugene) FE 10New Albany: Bethlehem Bethlehem 6330 Paul Lawrence (Jeff) FE 19New Albany: Calvary Calvary 6340 Timothy Atwood (Tim) AM 1New Albany: Calvary Mt Olivet 6341 Timothy Atwood (Tim) AM 1New Albany: First New Albany First (Senior Pastor) 6350 Timothy Prather (Tim) FE 6New Albany: First New Albany First (Dir of Discipleship) 6350 Jill Shaw (Jill) PD 3New Albany: First New Albany First (Associate) 6350 Thomas Toole (Thomas) FL 3New Albany: Glenfield Glenfield 6370 Marta Bolen (Marta) PL 1New Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary Mallalieu 6360 Evelyn Fitzpatrick (Evelyn) FL 5New Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary St Mary 6361 Evelyn Fitzpatrick (Evelyn) FL 5Old Bethel-Tishomingo Old Bethel 6201 Paul Kennedy (Steve) FL 5Old Bethel-Tishomingo Tishomingo First 6510 Paul Kennedy (Steve) FL 5Oxford Christ/ Cambridge/Abbeville Cambridge 6391 Billy Stonestreet (Billy Ray) RE 3Oxford Christ/ Cambridge/Abbeville Abbeville 6421 Billy Stonestreet (Billy Ray) RE 3Oxford Christ/ Cambridge/Abbeville Christ - Lafayette 6390 Billy Stonestreet (Billy Ray) RE 3Oxford First UMC Oxford First 6380 George Thomas (Sapada) PE 4Oxford: East Tula 6402 Jacob Lewellen (Jacob) SY 2Oxford: Oxford-University Oxford-University (Co Pastor) 6430 Thomas Rester (Eddie) FE 8Oxford: Oxford-University Oxford-University (Co Pastor) 6430 Christopher McAlilly (Chris) FE 8Oxford: St Andrews St Andrews 6420 Billy Owen (Billy) FE 5Paradise Paradise 6512 Chris Borden (Chris) FL 1Pine Flat Pine Flat 6410 John Pepper (Doug) FE 4Potts Camp Potts Camp 6440 Don Newton (Don) FL 17



Potts Camp Bethlehem 6441 Don Newton (Don) FL 17Potts Camp Cornersville 6442 Don Newton (Don) FL 17Ripley: Adkins Chapel- Union Grove Adkins Chapel 6460 James Dye (James) RE 2Ripley: Adkins Chapel- Union Grove Union Grove 6462 James Dye (James) RE 2Ripley: First Ripley First 6470 Jason Franklin (Jason) FE 5Ripley: Moses Chapel Moses Chapel 6463 Emma Ward (Emma) FL 4Ripley: St. Paul St Paul 6480 Emma Ward (Emma) FL 4Spring Hill Spring Hill 6252 J Burns (JB) OF 18Taylor Taylor 6411 William Willis (Eddie) FL 5Tippah Circuit Christ 6500 Ronald Sweeney (Ronnie) SY 4Tippah Circuit Jacobs Chapel 6501 Ronald Sweeney (Ronnie) SY 4Tippah Circuit New Hope 6502 Ronald Sweeney (Ronnie) SY 4Tippah East Parish Dumas 6300 Early Shelton (Doc) PL 36Tippah East Parish New Harmony 6302 Early Shelton (Doc) PL 36Tippah East Parish Paynes Chapel 6303 Early Shelton (Doc) PL 36Union West Salem 6491 Daniel Darling (Dan) PE 9Union West Friendship 6490 Daniel Darling (Dan) PE 9Union West Union Hill 6492 Daniel Darling (Dan) PE 9Wheeler-Meadow Creek Wheeler (Senior Pastor) 6530 John Bowlin (Johnny) FL 2Wheeler-Meadow Creek Meadow Creek 6531 John Bowlin (Johnny) FL 2Wheeler-Meadow Creek Wheeler (Youth Minister) 6530 Mary Strickland (Mary) FL 1

EXTENSION MINISTRYRust College (¶344.1b and c) George Thomas (Sapada) PE-1Tennessee Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Chelsey Overstreet Hedglin (Chelsey) FE-3Wesley Foundation Ole Miss (¶344.1a and c) William Willis (Eddie) FL-12

LEAVE OF ABSENCEPersonal Leave (¶353.2a) William Miskelly (Rocky) FE

MEDICAL LEAVERonald Schwake (Ron) PE

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Pleasant Hill-Iuka (Iuka First 6250Walnut (Gaines Chapel) 6520

New Albany District Continued...


Seashore District

• Seashore District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Larry Hilliard (Larry) FE-4


Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge Crossroads 7010 William Collette (David) PE 3Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge Refuge 7011 William Collette (David) PE 3Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem Pleasant Hill 7012 Jonathan Tullos (Jonathan) PE 2Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem Salem 7013 Jonathan Tullos (Jonathan) PE 2Antioch - Pine Grove Antioch 7360 Robert Morris (Bobby) FL 6Antioch - Pine Grove Pine Grove 7361 Robert Morris (Bobby) FL 6Bay St. Louis: Main Street Main Street 7020 Christopher Klingenfus (Chris) FE 5Bay St. Louis: Valena C. Jones -Holmes Chapel Valena C Jones 7030 Ella Holmes-Hines (Ella) FL 1Bay St. Louis: Valena C. Jones -Holmes Chapel Holmes Chapel 7032 Ella Holmes-Hines (Ella) FL 1Big Point Big Point 7040 Roderick Rouse (Kris) FL 5Biloxi: Beauvoir Beauvoir 7050 Michelle Bailey (Michelle) FE 13Biloxi: First Biloxi First 7080 Tony Pounders (Tony) FE 9Biloxi: Heritage Heritage 7090 Terry Hilliard (Terry) FE 2Biloxi: Leggett Memorial Leggett Memorial 7100 Rachel Benefield-Pfaff (Rachel) FE 10Biloxi: St. Paul St Paul (Senior Pastor) 7110 Kordell Sims (Kordell) PE 3Biloxi: St. Paul St Paul (Associate) 7110 DeNondrea Sims (DeNondrea) PL 3Bolton Chapel Bolton Chapel 7115 Shirley Fairley (Shirley) PL 12Bonnie Chapel Bonnie Chapel 7120 David Greer (David) RE 9Byrd Chapel Byrd’s Chapel 7130 Lisa Pridmore (Lisa) FE 1Caswell Springs Caswell Springs 7140 Kevin Trantham (Kevin) FE 3Cedar Lake Cedar Lake 7145 Larry Pickering (Larry) AM 4Clermont Harbor Clermont Harbor 7150 Terry Johnson (T Manuel) OF 4Coalville Coalville 7160 Len McRaney (Len) FE 9Delisle: Mt. Zion Mt Zion 7170 Edward Easterling (Eddie) PL 2Diamondhead Diamondhead 7180 Clifton Burris (Cliff) FE 8Faith - Rosedale Rosedale 7560 Jeffrey Trehern (Jeff) FL 6Faith - Rosedale Faith 7460 Jeffrey Trehern (Jeff) FL 7Gateway Gateway 7200 Daniel Taylor (Daniel) SY 1Gautier: First Gautier First 7210 Martha June Kirby (MJ) FE 3Gulfport: Burton Memorial Burton Memorial 7220 Elijah Mitchell (Elijah) RA 3Gulfport: First Gulfport First (Senior Pastor) 7230 Claire Dobbs (Claire) FE 8


Seashore District Continued...Charge Church District Pastor Name (Preferred) Clergy Yrs Number Status Current Appt

Gulfport: First Gulfport First (Associate) 7230 Mary Cleo McQueen (Cleo) PL 5Gulfport: Handsboro Handsboro 7290 John McCay (John) FE 14Gulfport: Haven Chapel Haven Chapel 7240 Wilmer Dedeaux (Wilmer) PL 25Gulfport: Mt. Pleasant Mt Pleasant (Senior Pastor) 7111 Kordell Sims (Kordell) PE 3Gulfport: Mt. Pleasant Mt Pleasant (Associate) 7111 DeNondrea Sims (DeNondrea) PL 3Gulfport: Ramsay Memorial Ramsay Memorial 7250 Nathaniel Barkum, Sr (Nathaniel) FL 12Gulfport: Riley Chapel Riley Chapel 7037 Charles Dubra (Charles) LM 2Gulfport: St. Mark St Mark 7270 Rapheal Johnson (Rapheal) FL 5Gulfport: Trinity Trinity (Senior Pastor) 7280 Jeffery Switzer (Jeff) FE 7Gulfport: Trinity Trinity (Associate) 7280 Robert McCormick (Robert) FL 2Hurley Hurley 7300 David Henderson (David) FL 11Leakesville Leakesville UMC 7315 Victor Chatham (Victor) RE 11Long Beach: Christ Christ 7320 William Manning (Harold) RE 3Long Beach: First Long Beach First (Senior Pastor) 7330 Jon Kaufman (Jon) FE 6Long Beach: First Long Beach First (Associate) 7330 Roy Barlow (Ben) FE 11Lucedale Circuit Mt Pleasant 7340 Paula Faulks (Paula) FL 5Lucedale Circuit St James 7341 Paula Faulks (Paula) FL 5Lucedale Circuit: Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel 7342 Paula Faulks (Paula) FL 2Lucedale: First Lucedale First 7350 David Newton (David) FE 2Lucedale: Grace Grace (Cooperative Parish ¶206.3.c.2) 7351 David Newton (David) FE 1Midway Midway 7370 Brian Pullin (Brian) FL 3Mississippi City Mississippi City 7380 Megan Becnel (Megan) FE 5Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial Dantzler Memorial 7390 David Huffman (David) FE 2Moss Point: St. Paul St Paul 7400 Peggy Gibson (Peggy) FE 6Newton Chapel Newton Chapel 7511 Charles Dubra (Charles) LM 4Nugent Nugent 7420 Frank Newell (Frank) FE 3Ocean Springs: St. James St James 7480 Anya Adams (Anya) PL 1Ocean Springs: St. Paul St Paul (Senior Pastor) 7430 Frederick Brooks (Rick) FE 6Ocean Springs: St. Paul St Paul (Associate) 7430 Hannah Hutchinson (Hannah) PE 3



Ocean Springs: St. Paul St Paul (Associate) 7430 Nathan Hutchinson (Nathan) PE 3Ocean Springs: Wesley Wesley 7440 Brian Pullin (Brian) FL 2Pascagoula: Eastlawn Eastlawn 7450 Jeffrey Walton (Jeff) FE 3Pascagoula: First Pascagoula First 7470 Edwin Kirby (Eddie) FE 7Pascagoula- Gautier, St. Mark St Mark 7481 Vivian Brown-Toussaint (Vivian) FL 3Pascagoula-Gautier, St. Stephen St Stephen 7482 Vivian Brown-Toussaint (Vivian) FL 3Pass Christian: St. Paul St Paul 7500 Edward Easterling (Eddie) PL 2Pearlington Pearlington 7151 Maureen Fields (Maureen) RL 5Picayune: First Picayune First 7520 William Ducker (Greg) FE 1Picayune: Trinity Trinity 7525 Lisa Pridmore (Lisa) FE 6Poplar Head Poplar Head 7530 Gary Knight (Gary) RE 5Poplarville Poplarville First 7540 John Pridmore (Eric) FE 11Red Hill Red Hill 7411 Roderick Rouse (Kris) FL 5Roberts Chapel Roberts Chapel 7550 James Herndon (Pete) RE 14Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 7190 Robert Murden (Robbie) FE 5Saucier Saucier UMC 7531 James Lynn (Jay) OF 1Shipman- Winborn Chapel Winborn Chapel 7575 Mary Beth Rolfs (Beth) FL 1Shipman- Winborn Chapel Shipman 7576 Mary Beth Rolfs (Beth) FL 1Summerville-Davis Chapel Summerville 7580 Willie Hill (Willie) FL 23Summerville-Davis Chapel Davis Chapel 7581 Willie Hill (Willie) FL 23Sweetwater Sweetwater 7036 Bobbie Lonberger (Bobbie) PL 1Vancleave-Mt Pleasant Mt Pleasant 7410 Charles Frost (Chuck) FE 3Vancleave-Mt Pleasant Vancleave UMC 7610 Charles Frost (Chuck) FE 3Waveland Waveland 7615 Terry Johnson (T Manuel) OF 4Weems Chapel Weems Chapel 7512 Robert Pittman (Robert) RE 6White Plains White Plains 7251 Howard Lips (Howard) RP 3Wiggins: Bond Bond 7620 Robert Lytle (Bob) RL 1Wiggins: First Wiggins First 7630 Stacy Douglas (Stacy) FE 4Wiggins: H.A. Brown Memorial H A Brown Memorial 7640 Eddie Lee Jones (Eddie Lee) RE 6

EXTENSION MINISTRYArkansas Conference (¶346.1 or ¶346.2) Katherine Butler (Kathy) FD-1Gulfport Memorial Hospital (¶344.1d) Dorothy Dickson-Rishel (Dorothy) FE-26Illinois Great Rivers Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Tanya Edwards-Evans (Tanya) FE-3Just Communities (¶344.1b and c) Denise Donnell (Denise) FE-1Mission on the Move (¶344.1d) Brian Scott (Brian) FE-6Moore Community House (¶344.1a and c) Alice Burnett (Carol) FE-18North Georgia Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Connor Bell (Connor) PE-3Pacfic Northwest Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Ella DeDeaux (Ella) FE-1


Seashore District Continued...Seashore District (¶344.1a and c) Martha June Kirby (MJ) FL-3Seashore District Staff (¶344.1a and c) David Newton (David) FE-2Seashore District Staff (¶344.1a and c) Robert Murden (Robbie) FE-5Seashore Mission(¶344.1b and c) Marianne Smith (Marianne) PL-3Seashore Mission (¶344.1a and c) Elijah Mitchell (Elijah) RA-3

NEW CHURCH STARTNew Church Start: The Bridge (¶259.2) 7700 Leanne Burris (Leanne) FE6

DEACONS APPOINTED BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH(¶331.1A)Africa University Felix Rollins (Lloyd) RD-9

LEAVE OF ABSENCEFamily Leave (¶353.2b) Jarod Saucedo (Jarod) PETransitional Leave (¶353.2c) Ray Thompson (Pat) FE

MEDICAL LEAVEAnn Kaufman (Ann) FEJeffrey Pruett (Jeff) FE

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Merrill Chapel Poplarville (Poplarville First) 7510

Senatobia District• Senatobia District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Rickey Haynes (Rickey) FE-4


Bakers Chapel Bakers Chapel 8391 Michael Hazelrig (Greg) FE 9Barton Barton 8010 Kelvin Mayo (Dwayne) FE 2Batesville: First Batesville First 8020 Kerry Powell (Kerry) FE 3Batesville: St. Pauls St Paul 8030 Kent Brown (Kent) PL 22Byhalia Byhalia 8040 Michael-John Pope (Michael-John) FE 1Calvin Chapel Calvin Chapel 8324 Zachary Beasley (Zach) FE 9Charleston-Tippo Charleston First 8050 Ellis Branch (Ray) FE 9Charleston-Tippo Tippo 8051 Ellis Branch (Ray) FE 9Clarksdale Clarksdale 8060 Neville Vanderburg (Neville) FE 3Clarksdale: Haven Clarksdale Haven 8070 Christopher Diggs (Christopher) FE 3Cockrum Cockrum 8090 John Kramer (John) RE 3Coffeeville Coffeeville 8100 Charles Simmons (Charlie) FE 4Coldsprings- Mt. Olivet-Terza Coldsprings 8380 Charles Reed (Charles) FE 9Coldsprings- Mt. Olivet-Terza Mt Olivet 8381 Charles Reed (Charles) FE 9Coldsprings- Mt. Olivet-Terza Terza 8382 Charles Reed (Charles) FE 9Coldwater-Arkabutla Coldwater UMC 8110 Randi Elkins (Randi) CC 1Coldwater-Arkabutla Arkabutla 8111 Randi Elkins (Randi) CC 1Como-Wesley Chapel Como UMC 8120 Milton Whatley (Milt) FE 4Como-Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel 8121 Milton Whatley (Milt) FE 4



Crenshaw Crenshaw 8150 Keith Gaughf (Keith) FE 1Eureka Eureka 8142 Donald Bollinger (Donald) SY 3Free Springs Free Springs 8170 John Maki (John) RE 6Friars Point Friars Point (Cooperative Parish ¶206.3.c.2) 8291 Neville Vanderburg (Neville) FE 1Greenleaf-Palestine Greenleaf 8190 Jimmie Cain (Jim) FL 4Greenleaf-Palestine Palestine 8191 Jimmie Cain (Jim) FL 4Hernando Hernando (Senior Pastor) 8200 David Cox (David) FE 9Hernando Hernando (Associate) 8200 Amy Daniels (Amy) FD 21Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake Horn Lake 8211 Creighton White (Creighton) FE 2Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake Hinds Chapel 8210 Creighton White (Creighton) FE 2Holly Springs: Asbury Asbury 8220 Zachary Beasley (Zach) FE 9Holly Springs: First Holly Springs: First 8230 Jeffrey Tollison (Jeff) FE 5Holly Springs: First Waterford 8231 Jeffrey Tollison (Jeff) FE 5Hunters Chapel Hunters Chapel 8281 Zackery Smith (Zack) LM 4Independence-Hebron Hebron 8241 Carrie Mayo (Carrie) FL 4Independence-Hebron Independence UMC 8240 Carrie Mayo (Carrie) FL 4Lifespring Lifespring 8460 Rick Williams (Rick) RE 20Love Love Station 8271 Charles Bursi (Chuck) PL 20Lyon Lyon 8300 Rickey Haynes (Rickey) FE 1Marks-Lambert Marks UM Church 8310 James Holton (Buster) CC 1Marks-Lambert Lambert 8311 James Holton (Buster) CC 1Mineral Wells Mineral Wells 8330 Jonathan Truett (Corey) FE 2Minor Memorial Minor Memorial (Senior Pastor) 8340 Amanda Gordon (Amanda) FE 11Minor Memorial Minor Memorial (Youth Director) 8340 Charles Carter (Chase) FL 2Mt. Pleasant Mount Pleasant 8350 Kelvin Mayo (Dwayne) FE 2Oakland Oakland 8360 James Baker (Clay) RE 32Oakland Tillatoba 8362 James Baker (Clay) RE 32Olive Branch: Maples Memorial Maples Memorial (Senior Pastor) 8370 Stephen Sparks (Stephen) FE 4Olive Branch: Maples Memorial Maples Memorial (Associate) 8370 Sam Jones (Sam) FL 2Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove 8282 Steve Frost (Steve) LM 7Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill 8390 Michael Hazelrig (Greg) FE 3Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove Early Grove (Co Pastor) 8411 Joseph Lawson (Joe) RA 1



Rice’s Chapel- Early Grove Rices Chapel (Co Pastor) 8410 Joseph Lawson (Joe) RA 1Rice’s Chapel- Early Grove Early Grove (Co Pastor) 8411 Anita Lawson (Anita) RL 1Rice’s Chapel- Early Grove Rices Chapel (Co Pastor) 8410 Anita Lawson (Anita) RL 1Sardis-Davis Chapel Sardis 8430 David Laird (David) FE 4Sardis-Davis Chapel Davis Chapel 8431 David Laird (David) FE 4Senatobia: First Senatobia First 8440 Keith Keeton (Keith) FE 6Shiloh/Bethel Shiloh 8402 Michael Dorr (Mike) PL 1Shiloh/Bethel Bethel 8401 Michael Dorr (Mike) PL 1Southaven: First Southaven First 8470 Sampson Burton (Sam) FE 7Taylors Chapel/ Strickland Strickland 8478 Keith Mason (Keith) PL 8Taylors Chapel/ Strickland Taylors Chapel 8321 Keith Mason (Keith) PL 15The Well at Lewisburg The Well 8600 Jonathan Truett (Corey) FE 6Trinity Trinity 8261 Christopher Diggs (Christopher) FE 4Truslow Truslow 8284 Cody Bonds (Cody) SY 1Tunica: First Tunica 8480 Keith Gaughf (Keith) FE 2Victoria-Red Banks Victoria 8500 Nellie Maki (Nell) RE 6Victoria-Red Banks Red Banks 8501 Nellie Maki (Nell) RE 6Water Valley: First-Bethlehem Water Valley First 8520 Roy McCaleb (Reed) FE 4Water Valley: First-Bethlehem Bethlehem 8521 Roy McCaleb (Reed) FE 4Water Valley: North Main North Main 8530 John Pepper (Doug) FE 10Webb-Sumner Webb Sumner 8510 Cecil Wages (Jerry) RL 22

EXTENSION MINISTRYGeneral Evangelist (¶344.1d) William Garrott (John) RE-16Memphis Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Luz Campos (Luz) FE-8Memphis Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Goyo De la Cruz Cutimanco (Goyo) FE-8Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare System-Chaplain (¶344.1b and c) Adam Gordon (Adam) FE-3Methodist Hospital Memphis (¶344.1b and c) Joseph Ranager (Joe) FE-29North Georgia Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Amber Gray (Amber) FE-5Unity Hospice-Olive Branch-Chaplain (¶344.1d) Diane Lemmon (Diane) FE-2Wesley Foundation NWCC (¶344.1b and c) Carrie Mayo (Carrie) FL-4

LEAVE OF ABSENCEFamily Leave (¶353.2b) Karie McCaleb (Karie Sue) FDPersonal Leave (¶353.2a) Robert McGraw (Allen) FE

Senatobia District Continued...


MEDICAL LEAVEThomas Samson (Tom) FE

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Courtland UMC (Batesville First) 8140Fountainhead (Byhalia) 8041Eudora (Hernando) 8160Lula (Clarksdale UMC) 8290

Starkville District• Starkville District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Paulette Buford-James (Paulette) FE-3


Ackerman: First- South Union Ackerman 9010 Paulette Buford-James FE 1Ackerman: First- South Union South Union 9012 Paulette Buford-James FE 1Ackerman: Mt. Hermon Mt Hermon 9020 Michael Simmons (Michael) PL 4Ackerman: Mt. Hermon Rockport 9021 Michael Simmons (Michael) PL 4Adaton Adaton 9231 James Bailey (Jamie) FE 2Artesia Artesia 9030 Marvin Merkl (Gene) PL 7Brooksville Circuit Baldwin 9040 Aubrey Mitchell (Aubrey) PL 6Brooksville Circuit Drake Hill 9041 Aubrey Mitchell (Aubrey) PL 6Brooksville-Crawford Brooksville 9050 Trey Dilly (Trey) SY 1Brooksville-Crawford Crawford 9051 Trey Dilly (Trey) SY 1Buffalo-Ethel Mt Lebanon 9061 Leon Miller (Leon) PL 19Buffalo-Ethel Mt Vernon 9062 Leon Miller (Leon) PL 19Buffalo-Ethel Buffalo 9060 Leon Miller (Leon) PL 19Cedar Bluff-Siloam Siloam 9081 Raleigh Richter (Raleigh) PL 8Cedar Bluff-Siloam Cedar Bluff 9080 Raleigh Richter (Raleigh) PL 8Columbus Circuit Military 9111 Antra Geeter (Antra) PL 10Columbus Circuit Brownlee 9110 Antra Geeter (Antra) PL 10Columbus: Covenant Covenant 9100 Eugene Bramlett (Gene) FE 6Columbus: First Columbus First (Senior Pastor) 9120 Jimmie Criddle (Jimmy) FE 5Columbus: First Columbus First (Associate) 9120 Anne-Russell Bradley (Anne-Russell) PL 17Columbus: First Columbus First (Associate) 9120 Aislinn Kopp (Aislinn) FE 4Columbus: New Hope-Wesley Wesley 9160 Sarah Windham (Sarah) AM 6Columbus: New Hope-Wesley New Hope 9031 Sarah Windham (Sarah) AM 9Columbus: St. James St James 9140 Dwight Prowell (Dwight) RE 3Columbus: St. Stephens Piney Grove 9151 Andrew Tentoni (Andy) FL 2Dumas Chapel: Pleasant Hill Dumas Chapel 9490 Jennie Mustin (Jennie) PL 4


Starkville District Continued...Charge Church District Pastor Name (Preferred) Clergy Yrs Number Status Current Appt

Dumas Chapel: Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill 9492 Jennie Mustin (Jennie) PL 4Ethel Ethel 9170 Benjamin Luttrell (Ben) OF 3Eupora: Bellefontaine Bellefontaine 9045 Tammy Carroll (Tammy) SY 2Eupora: First Eupora First 9180 Nathan Phillips (Nathan) FE 2Eupora: Lebanon Lebanon 9502 Edward Perkins (Harpole) SY 3Eupora: Liberty Liberty 9190 Ronald Jefferson (Ron) FL 4Kosciusko Circuit Marvin Chapel 9200 David Meadows (David) RA 4Kosciusko Circuit Pierce Chapel 9201 David Meadows (David) RA 4Kosciusko: First Kosciusko First 9210 Gary Glazier (Gary) AM 3Kosciusko: Wesley Wesley 9220 Anjohnette Gibbs (Anjohnette) RE 3LaGrange Lagrange 9511 Nathan Phillips (Nathan) FE 2Louisville South Camp Ground 9580 Leslie Williams (Keith) FE 4Louisville South Flower Ridge 9581 Leslie Williams (Keith) FE 4Louisville South Rocky Hill 9582 Leslie Williams (Keith) FE 4Louisville: Hopewell Hopewell 9260 Sandras Anderson (Sandras) CC 1Louisville: Maple Springs- Piney Grove Maple Springs 9265 David Malone (David) PL 16Louisville: Maple Springs- Piney Grove Piney Grove 9400 David Malone (David) PL 16Louisville: Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill 9591 Rodney Glover (Rodney) SY 1Louisville: Wesley Wesley 9270 Mary Willis (Mary) SY 1Maben Maben 9280 Jeffery Pepper (Jeff) PL 2Macon: Cooksville Cooksville 9290 Robert Miller (Glenn) PL 30Macon: First Macon First 9300 Sandra Brown (Sandra) FL 1Macon: St. Paul St Paul 9310 Demetric Darden (Demetric) PL 6Mathiston Mathiston 9510 Benjamin Luttrell (Ben) OF 3McAdams McAdams 9320 Edward Perkins (Harpole) SY 2McCool: Liberty Hill Liberty Hill 9332 Doyle Mitchell (Doyle) RE 7Mt Moriah: Wrights Chapel Mt Moriah 9311 Krystal Morris (Krystal) PL 2Mt Moriah: Wrights Chapel Wrights Chapel 9141 Krystal Morris (Krystal) PL 2Nanih Waiya Middleton 9340 Rebecca Smith (Becky) AM 10Nanih Waiya Vernon 9342 Rebecca Smith (Becky) AM 10NewBellZion NewBellZion 9242 Eddie Hinton (Eddie) PL 8Noxapater-Mt Pisgah Noxapater 9360 Thomas Potter (Tom) FE 2Noxapater-Mt Pisgah Mt Pisgah 9361 Thomas Potter (Tom) FE 2Noxubee Circuit New Hope 9370 Kori Bridges (Kori) FL 4Noxubee Circuit St Michael 9371 Kori Bridges (Kori) FL 4Palestine-Providence Providence 9514 Cary Sutphin (Cary) PL 7Palestine-Providence Palestine 9390 Cary Sutphin (Cary) PL 14Salem (McCool) Salem 9531 Robert Goodwin (Robert) SY 3Shaeffers Chapel Shaeffers Chapel 9130 Curtis Bray (Curtis) FE 19Shuqualak Shuqualak 9410 Sandra Brown (Sandra) FL 3



Shuqualak: Asbury-St. Peter Asbury 9420 Ronald Anthony Jr (Ron) PL 9Shuqualak: Asbury-St. Peter St Peter 9422 Ronald Anthony Jr (Ron) PL 9St Stephen St Stephen 9493 Nelson Forrest (Nelson) RL 34Starkville: Aldersgate Aldersgate 9430 James Bailey (Jamie) FE 7Starkville: First Starkville First (Senior Pastor) 9450 James Genesse (Jim) FE 4Starkville: First Starkville First (Associate) 9450 Charles Harper (Charlie) FL 2Starkville: Griffin Griffin 9460 Randy Jones (Randy) PE 1Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair Lindsey Chapel 9381 Sylvester Miller (Sylvester) RE 4Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair Plair 9382 Sylvester Miller (Sylvester) RE 4Starkville: New Zion New Zion 9441 Tyrone Stallings (Tyrone) AM 18Starkville: Rockhill Rock Hill 9383 Jerome Wilson (Jerome) FL 15Sturgis: Boyd Chapel- Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove 9481 Marty Boyd (Marty) FL 2Sturgis: Boyd Chapel- Pleasant Grove Boyd Chapel 9480 Marty Boyd (Marty) FL 2Sturgis-Big Creek Big Creek 9471 Paulette Buford-James (Paulette) FE 1Sturgis-Big Creek Sturgis 9470 Paulette Buford-James (Paulette) FE 1Tibbee: Jones Chapel Jones Chapel 9380 Robert Scott (Robert) RL 7Weir Circuit First Unity 9520 Lyndon Geeter (Lyndon) PL 21Weir Circuit Mt Salem 9522 Lyndon Geeter (Lyndon) PL 21West Point: Christ Christ 9540 Jeffrey Shannon (Jeff) FE 6West Point: First West Point First 9550 Darian Duckworth (Darian) FE 6West Point: St. Paul St Paul 9560 Leevel Yarbrough (Leevel) PL 7

EXTENSION MINISTRYBeth Eden Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (¶344.1d) Allison Parvin (Stacey) FE-8Kentucky Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Michael Westcott (Cody) PL-3Regional Recovery Manager (¶344.1a and c) Anzette Thomas (Anzette) FE-3US Air Force (¶344.1b and c) Justin Ivy (Kyle) FE-4Wesley Foundation MSU (¶344.1a and c) Hugh Griffith (Hugh) FE-26

LEAVE OF ABSENCEPersonal Leave (¶353.2a) Bennie Napier (Bennie) PE

MEDICAL LEAVEPaul Knight (Paul) FEDonald Patterson (Doc) FEKevin Yearber (Kevin) FE

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Longview (Aldersgate) 9230New Light (Starkville: Griffin) 9241


Chapel Hill UMC (McCool) - (McCool: Liberty Hill) 9331Piney Jordan (Griffin) 9491Columbus: St Stephens (Wesley) 9150

LIMITED SERVICE (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Rural Hill (Pleasant Hill) 9592Mt Moriah (Starkville: First) 9512

Starkville District Continued...

• Tupelo District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Fred Britton (Fred) FE-3


Aberdeen: Athens Athens 10031 Alice Roberson (Alice) PL 3Aberdeen: First Aberdeen First 10010 Mary Hutson (Mary) FE 5Aberdeen: First Strong 10011 Mary Hutson (Mary) FE 5Aberdeen: St. Mark St Mark 10020 Francis Davis (Frank) RL 4Aberdeen: St. Mark Prairie 10021 Francis Davis (Frank) RL 4Aberdeen: St. Peter/ Valley Chapel St Peter 10030 Donnell Cherry (Donnell) FL 6Aberdeen: St. Peter/ Valley Chapel Valley Chapel 10034 Donnell Cherry (Donnell) FL 6Amory: First Amory First (Senior Pastor) 10050 John Pepper (Wesley) FE 5Amory: First Amory First (Associate) 10050 Bruce Holder (Caleb) FL 3Amory: St. Andrews St Andrews 10060 James McClurkan (Jim) FE 1Amory: St. James St James 10070 Dwayne Robinson (Dwayne) FL 2Becker-Greenbrier Becker-Greenbrier 10090 Sammy Washburn (Sammy) RA 9Becker-Greenbrier Paine Memorial 10092 Sammy Washburn (Sammy) RA 9Belden Belden 10100 James Richardson (James) RE 4Belden Bethel 10101 James Richardson (James) RE 4Belden Sherman 10102 James Richardson (James) RE 4Boone’s Chapel Boone’s Chapel 10281 Melvin Aycock (Melvin) SY 3Bruce/Shady Grove Bruce 10110 Jeffre Dalton (Jeff) FE 4Bruce/Shady Grove Shady Grove 10302 Jeffre Dalton (Jeff) FE 4Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial Lewis Memorial 10120 William Dowling (Will) FE 4Carolina Carolina 10130 Bruce Holder (Caleb) FL 2Ebenezer Pontotoc Ebenezer 10041 Bradford Hodges (Brad) FE 3Fairview/Algoma /Palestine Palestine 10042 Allen Collins (Corey) FL 3Fairview/Algoma /Palestine Algoma 10040 Allen Collins (Corey) FL 3Fairview/Algoma /Palestine Fairview 10320 Allen Collins (Corey) FL 3Friendship- Harden’s Chapel Harden’s Chapel 10141 Darrell Sanderson (Darrell) RA 13

Tupelo District



Friendship- Harden’s Chapel Friendship 10140 Darrell Sanderson (Darrell) RA 13Fulton: First Fulton First 10150 Phillip Box (Phillip) FE 12Hamilton Hamilton 10180 Roger McGrew (Roger) RE 12Houston: First Houston First 10190 Brian Gordon (Brian) FE 1Houston: First Prospect 10191 Brian Gordon (Brian) FE 1Houston: North Houlka 10200 Michael Evans (Michael) FE 2Houston: North Van Vleet 10202 Michael Evans (Michael) FE 2Houston: North Washington 10203 Michael Evans (Michael) FE 2Houston: South McCondy 10213 Kevin Lindley (Kevin) PL 3Houston: South Buena Vista 10210 Kevin Lindley (Kevin) PL 3Mantachie Mantachie 10220 Joe Coggins (Joe) FE 6Mooreville Mooreville 10230 T Fletcher (Russell) RE 1Mooreville Allen’s Chapel 10231 T Fletcher (Russell) RE 1Mt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/ Union Grove Pleasant Valley (Senior Pastor) 10271 Perry Carr (Perry) FE 12Mt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/ Union Grove Union Grove (Senior Pastor) 10272 Perry Carr (Perry) FE 12Mt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/ Union Grove Mt Pisgah (Senior Pastor) 10270 Perry Carr (Perry) FE 12Mt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/ Union Grove Mt Pisgah (Associate) 10270 Donald Arrington (Donald) PL 5Mt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/ Union Grove Pleasant Valley (Associate) 10271 Donald Arrington (Donald) PL 5Mt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/ Union Grove Union Grove (Associate) 10272 Donald Arrington (Donald) PL 5Nettleton: First-Shiloh Nettleton First 10250 Danny Estes (Dan) RE 1Nettleton: First-Shiloh Shiloh 10251 Danny Estes (Dan) RE 1Nettleton: Palestine Palestine 10260 Maurice McIntosh (Maurice) PL 13Nettleton: Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove 10261 Kendall Pickens (Ken) PL 2New Chapel/Big Hill Big Hill 10266 Pedro Clay (Pedro) PL 3New Chapel/Big Hill New Chapel 10265 Pedro Clay (Pedro) PL 3New Hope Chickasaw New Hope 10310 Jeffery Riddle (Jeffery) FE 6Ozark Ozark 10290 Katherine Brackett (Kathy) RL 1Ozark Palestine 10292 Katherine Brackett (Kathy) RL 1Plantersville Plantersville 10310 Lynn Fair (Lynn) RL 25Pleasant Valley-Guntown Pleasant Valley 10172 Charles Meredith (Sims) PL 4Pontotoc: First Pontotoc First 10330 Bradford Hodges (Brad) FE 4Pontotoc: McDonald McDonald 10351 Gregg Wax (Gregg) PL 2Pontotoc: Usher Valley Usher Valley 10354 Eddie Ward (Eddie) FL 2


Prairie Mount Prairie Mount 10360 Phillip Colyer (Phillip) PL 15Saltillo: First Saltillo (Senior Pastor) 10370 Timmy Green (Tim)

FE 31Saltillo: First Saltillo (Associate) 10370 John Foster (John) FE 4Saltillo: Hebron Hebron 10371 Joe Coggins (Joe) FE 2Shannon Brewer 10381 Edwin Temple (Ed) RE 3Shannon Shannon 10380 Edwin Temple (Ed) RE 3Smithville Smithville 10390 James McClurkan (Jim) FE 1Snowtown Snowtown 10400 Lavert Fitzpatrick (Lavert) FE 10South Itawamba New Bethel 10392 Charles Coggins (Charles) RL 1South Itawamba New Salem 10393 Charles Coggins (Charles) RL 1Spruell Chapel/ Kings Chapel Kings Chapel 10033 Gary Hampton (Gary) PL 2Spruell Chapel/ Kings Chapel Spruell 10072 Gary Hampton (Gary) PL 6Thaxton-Ecru Thaxton 10405 William Montgomery (William) FL 17Thaxton-Ecru Ecru 10135 William Montgomery (William) FL 17Tranquil Tranquil 10490 Raymond Rooney (Ray) FE 8Tremont Tremont 10410 Jesse Napier (Wayne) FE 2Tremont Asbury 10411 Jesse Napier (Wayne) FE 2Tremont Mt Olive 10412 Jesse Napier (Wayne) FE 2Tremont Mt Pleasant 10413 Jesse Napier (Wayne) FE 2Tupelo: Cornerstone Cornerstone (Senior Pastor) 10430 Jimmy Barnes (Jimmy) RE 4Tupelo: Cornerstone Cornerstone (Associate) 10430 Mike Mason (Mike) PL 2Tupelo: First Tupelo First (Senior Pastor) 10420 Embra Jackson (Embra) FE 3Tupelo: First Tupelo First (Associate) 10420 Frank Lilley (Smith) FE 7Tupelo: First Tupelo First (Associate) 10420 David Shumaker (David) FE 5Tupelo: St. Luke St Luke (Senior Pastor) 10440 Robert Gill (Rob) FE 6Tupelo: St. Luke St Luke (Associate) 10440 Hannah Shempert (Hannah) PE 4Tupelo: St. Mark St Mark 10450 Harold Puhr (Roger) RE 3Tupelo: St. Paul St Paul 10460 Rochelle Ashford-Minor (Rochelle) FE 1Tupelo: Wesley Wesley 10470 Emily Sanford (Emily) FE 2Vardaman Vardaman 10500 William Dowling (Will) FE 4Vardaman Bailey Memorial 10501 William Dowling (Will) FE 4Verona-Palmetto Verona 10480 Jeremy Funderburk (Jeremy) FL 3Verona-Palmetto Palmetto 10481 Jeremy Funderburk (Jeremy) FL 3


Tupelo District Continued...

EXTENSION MINISTRYAmerican Family Association (¶344.1d) Casey Smith (Buddy) RE-29Crossroads Prayer Retreat (¶344.1d) Virginia Holland (Ginger) FE-4Memphis Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Dennis Fink (Dennis) RE-9South Georgia Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Stephen Vinson (Steve) FE-6Traceway Manor (¶344.1b and c) Terri Armstrong (Terri) FE-24US Navy (¶344.1b and c) Eric Sanford (Eric) FE-1Wesley Foundation-ICC ¶344.1a and c) Zackery Cox (Zac) FL-1

NEW CHURCH STARTNew Church Start: Cyclesia (¶259.2) Mary Strickland (Mary) FL-1

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Evergreen (Carolina) 10131Okolona: First (Shannon-Brewer) 10280Wesley Chapel (Houston: North) 10204Mt Nebo (McDonald) 10352


West Jackson District

• West Jackson District Superintendent (344.1a and c): Stephen Cook (Stephen) FE-7


Anguilla-Grace Anguilla 11010 Charles Atkins (Tom) FE 3Anguilla-Grace Grace 11011 Charles Atkins (Tom) FE 3Asbury Asbury 11020 Wilbert Bryant (Charles) RA 8Benton Benton 11040 Jonathan Stokes (Jonathan) FE 4Benton: Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel 11292 Jacquline Hudson (Jackie) LM 3Bethany Bethany 11151 Jason Zebert (Jason) FL 4Bovina Bovina 11055 John Evans (John) RA 11Bradley Chapel Bradley Chapel 11060 Emily Williams (Emily) SY 1Carpenter Carpenter 11451 Douglas Hooks (Doug) PL 2Cary: Clark Chapel Clarks Chapel 11511 John Allen (John) FL 4Cary: Goodman Memorial Goodman Memorial 11421 Mary Stewart (Mary) FE 3Cayuga Cayuga 11085 George McFarland (George) RL 12Clinton: First Clinton First (Senior Pastor) 11100 George James (Ricky) FE 3Clinton: First Clinton First (Associate) 11100 Katherine Giedd (Katie) PE 1Clinton: Lynch Chapel Clinton: Lynch Chapel 11090 Marilyn Moering Watkins (Marilyn) PL 4Clinton: Seven Springs Seven Springs 11091 Robert Cook (Robert) FL 14Clinton: St. Paul St Paul 11120 Alfred Boyd (Alfred) PL 3Couparle Couparle 11030 Kevin Kosh (Kevin) PE 2Edwards Edwards 11056 Milford Bayliss (Buddy) RL 2Ellison Ellison 11140 Charles McGill (Kenny) FE 3Fletchers Chapel Fletchers Chapel 11150 Jason Zebert (Jason) FL 2Flora Flora 11160 David Carter (Scott) FE 17


Holly Bluff Holly Bluff 11170 Grover Greer (Grover) LM 15Jackson: Aldersgate Aldersgate 11180 Cynthia Cross (Cynthia) FE 1Jackson: Alta Woods Alta Woods 11190 Eddie Spencer (Eddie) FL 2Jackson: Anderson Anderson (Senior Pastor) 11200 Joe May (Joe) FE 20Jackson: Anderson Anderson (Associate) 11200 Domini Henry (Domini) FE 8Jackson: Anderson Anderson (Associate) 11200 Linda Lindsey-Williams (Linda) PL 12Jackson: Briarwood Briarwood 11210 Jason Harms (Jason) FE 6Jackson: Broadmeadow Broadmeadow 11220 Gavin Presley (Lance) FE 5Jackson: Central Central 11240 David McCoy (David) FE 7Jackson: Emmanuel Emmanuel 11250 Richard Henley (Richard) LM 3Jackson: Galloway Memorial Galloway Memorial (Senior Pastor) 11280 Richard Stockett (Cary) FE 5Jackson: Galloway Memorial Galloway Memorial (Associate) 11280 Susannah Grubbs-Carr (Susannah) FE 2Jackson: Galloway Memorial Galloway Memorial (Associate) 11280 Lori Galambos Till (Lori) FD 2Jackson: Leavell Woods Leavell Woods 11300 Philip Messner (Philip) PL 1Jackson: Pratt Memorial Pratt Memorial 11310 De Mario Benson (De Mario) FL 10Jackson: St. Luke St Luke 11320 John Meador (Chuck) FE 3Jackson: Van Winkle Van Winkle 11330 Glenn Hoskins (Glenn) FL 2Jackson: We Are One We Are One 11201 Jerry Mannery (Jerry) PL 4Jackson: Wells Memorial Wells Memorial (Senior Pastor) 11340 Christopher Cumbest (Chris) FE 3Jackson: Wells Memorial Wells Memorial (Associate) 11340 Suzanna Hyland (Sue) FL 1Kingsley Chapel Kingsley Chapel 11021 Elise McCreary (Elijah) SY 2Louise Louise 11360 Julian Crawford (Julian) LM 9Madison: Parkway Hills Parkway Hills 11560 Alma Flowers (Dawn) FE 5Memorial:Bolton Memorial 11050 Matthew Hall (Matt) FE 4Middlebrook Middlebrook 11365 Robert Brown (Robert) FE 12Midway Midway 11041 James Twiner (James) RE 1Mt Olivet Mt Olivet 11370 W Halford (Tom) FL 7Mt Pleasant Mt Pleasant 11031 Deborah Bracey (Deborah) PL 6Mt Salem Mt Salem 11435 Eddie Spencer (Eddie) FL 10Port Gibson Port Gibson 11380 Robert McDonald (Paul) FE 2Raymond-Learned Learned 11391 Clint Ware (Clint) FE 6Raymond-Learned Raymond 11390 Clint Ware (Clint) FE 6


West Jackson District Continued...


Redbone Redbone 11400 John Evans (John) RA 11Redwood-Eagle Lake Eagle Lake 11411 William Beggiani (William) FL 1Redwood-Eagle Lake Redwood 11410 William Beggiani (William) FL 1Rolling Fork Rolling Fork 11420 Mary Stewart (Mary) FE 3Spring Ridge Spring Ridge 11430 Pamela Cameron (Pamela) FE 5Utica Utica 11450 Robert McDonald (Paul) FE 8Vicksburg: Crawford Street Crawford Street 11460 Kevin Bradley (Kevin) FE 3Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial Gibson Memorial 11470 Mitchell Cochran (Mitch) FE 10Vicksburg: Hawkins Hawkins 11480 Austin Hoyle (Austin) FE 3Vicksburg: Porters Chapel Porters Chapel 11500 John Ford (Bob) PL 4Vicksburg: Wesley Wesley 11510 Clarence Dunmore (Clarence) PL 5Wesley Chapel (Bentonia) Wesley Chapel 11372 Richard Henley (Richard) LM 6Yazoo City: First Yazoo City First 11520 Lauren Porter (Lauren) FE 5Yazoo City: St John’s UMC St Johns 11530 Ralph Johnson (Wayne) RL 1Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s St Stephens 11540 John Allen (John) FL 4

EXTENSION MINISTRYArkansas Conference (¶331.8 and ¶346.1) Haley Jones (Haley) FD-5GBHEM (¶344.1 a and c) - Director-Program Lead: Collegiate Ministries Gerald Liu (Gerald)

FE-1Hinds Community College (¶344.1a and c) Matthew Hall (Matt) FE-4Lighthouse: Black Girls Project (¶344.1d) Paige Swaim-Presley (Paige) FE-1Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare System (¶344.1d) Albert Mosley (Albert) FE-5MS Conference (Assistant to the Bishop) (¶344.1a and c) Timothy Thompson (Tim) FE-11MS Conference (Dir-Faith Community Formation) (¶344.1a and c) Timothy Thompson (Tim) FE-7MS Conference (Dir-Communication/Connectional Ministries) (¶344.1a and c) Victoria White

(Vickie) FE-7MS Conference (Dir-Spiritual Leadership)(¶344.1a and c) Arthur Harper (Trey) FE-4MS Conference (Assoc Dir-Spiritual Leadership) (¶344.1a and c) Pamela Cameron (Pamela) FE-5MS Conference (Proj Coord/Office Admin-Faith Community Formation) (¶344.1a and c) Jason Zebert

(Jason) FL-4Thresholds Counseling and Consulting (¶344.1d) Kristen Williams (Kristen) FE-13Tougaloo College (¶344.1d) Maxine Bolden (Maxine) FE-3US Navy (¶344.1b and c) Earl Wilson (Earl) FE-12Wesley Foundation HCC (¶344.1a and c) Michael Williams (Michael) PL-4Wesley Foundation JSU (¶344.1a and c) Kevin Kosh (Kevin) PE-3West Jackson District Facilitator (¶344.1a and c) Cynthia Cross (Cynthia) FE-1

DEACONS APPOINTED BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH(¶331.1A)Center for Ministry (Interim Director - MS Course of Study) (¶344.1b and c) Sherry Johnson

(Sherry) FD-2


God’s Promise in Haiti (¶331.1a) Anthony Haines (Tony) PD-1Grace Counseling Center Walter Frazier (Walt) FD-21Healing Pathways Counseling, LLC - (¶344.1d) Diane Braman (Diane) FD-3Millsaps College (Assoc Chaplain) (¶331.1b) Elizabeth Henry (Elizabeth) FD-4Southern Methodist University (¶331.1b) Elisabeth Garvin (Lisa) FD-2

LEAVE OF ABSENCEPersonal Leave (¶353.2a) Vera Hall (Vera) FE-1

NEW CHURCH STARTNew Church Start: Gluckstadt (¶259.2)(Co Pastor) Brister Cosnahan (Calvin) FE-3New Church Start: Gluckstadt (¶259.2)(Co Pastor) De Mario Benson (De Mario) FL-3

PREACHING STATION (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Bentonia (Flora) 11161Pleasant Hill Yazoo City (Yazoo City First) 11171

LIMITED SERVICE (CLERGY OVERSIGHT)Lynch Chapel Vicksburg (St Stephens) 11512

Effective July 1, 2021

West Jackson District Continued...


Section iii

Administry

A. CounCil on FinAnCe & AdministrAtion

Report #1

1. Organization and Responsibilities and RecommendationsAs defined in Section 611 of the 2016 Book of Discipline, the purpose of the Council on Finance &

Administration shall be to develop and administer a comprehensive and coordinated plan of fiscal and administrative policies, procedures, and management services for the annual conference. The Mississippi Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall have an executive committee comprised of the following six individuals: council chair, council vice-chair, chairs of the sub committees on benevolence, clergy support, and administration, and the conference treasurer.

The Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) has examined the financial and administrative policies and procedures of the annual conference, including the whole process of agency and institutional funding and apportioned mission share allocations for local churches. Herein are our recommendations of procedures and policies to be followed by the Mississippi Annual Conference.

2. Annual Conference Member Responsibility (2016 Discipline paragraph 247.14 & 251.2)

Lay and clergy members of the Annual Conference have the disciplinary responsibility of interpret-ing the conference mission and ministry plan and funding plan adopted at Annual Conference to their congregations. This includes telling the story of our shared ministries across Mississippi and around the world and funding at 100% the apportioned mission share for each congregation.

Before Annual Conference ■ Pray for your work as a member to Annual Conference. ■ Learn about the items that will be presented at Annual Conference by studying this Pre-Conference

Journal. ■ Share this information with the leaders of your church so that you will be able to wisely engage as

a member of Annual Conference. ■ Lead your local church governing body in studying the proposed Conference budget. Come to

Conference prepared to ask questions, propose any changes that the governing body suggest, and be prepared to vote on the budget. After budget approval, be prepared to support the decision of the Annual Conference body.

At Annual Conference ■ Attend the sessions of Annual Conference and learn all you can about the scope of our shared

ministry through the United Methodist Church.■ Be engaged in approving a budget that will fund our denominational shared ministries.

After Annual Conference■ Report to your local church council on actions of the Annual Conference as soon as possible, but

no later than three months after the close of conference (Par. 251.2).■ Interpret to your church and charge conference “…the importance of the apportioned mission

shares, explaining the causes supported by each of them and their place in the total program of the church. The World Service Fund is basic in the financial program of The United Methodist Church. World Service apportioned mission shares represent the minimum needs for mission


and ministry of the worldwide United Methodist Church.” Conference benevolences represent the minimum monetary needs for mission and ministry in the Mississippi Annual Conference (Par.247.14).

■ Support and encourage payment of your apportioned mission share at 100%. Payment in full of these apportioned mission shares is the first benevolent responsibility of each congregation (Paragraph 247.14).

■ Continue educating your congregation throughout the year about the ministries supported by the apportioned mission shares.

ResourcesThe following resources are available to help you interpret the apportioned mission shares to your

church:■ Annual budget tabloid prepared by the conference treasurer■ Mississippi United Methodist web site www.mississippi-umc.org■ Sharing God’s Gifts web site www.umcgiving.org

3. Conference ExpendituresInternal control and accounting policies adequate to properly safeguard the assets of the conference

have been examined by the CFA. The controls and polices are on file in the treasurer’s office and are available for review during normal business hours. CFA believes the controls and policies are currently adequate but the council pledges to review them annually and update them as needed.

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. The Conference Board of Pension shall pay the per diem for the Surviving Spouses attending annual conference.

Per diem paid by the conference will begin with the opening session of Annual Conference and end with the closing session. Per diem paid by the annual conference shall be at the following rate: sixty dollars ($60.00) per night for lodging when staying in a motel/hotel and ten dollars ($10.00) per meal. There will be no reimbursement from the annual conference for travel.

As members of the Annual Conference who are not appointed to a local church, the following persons attending Annual Conference shall receive per diem paid by the conference. a. Retired Clergy – Not appointed to a local church b. Clergy receiving Disability Income from Wespath Benefits/Investments but not appointed to a

local church c. Retired Diaconal Ministers – Not appointed to a local church d. Diaconal Ministers receiving Disability Income from Wespath Benefits/Investments but not

appointed to a local church e. The Annual Conference Secretary in consultation with the Bishop and Extended Cabinet

determines the required number of equalizing members. The equalizing members as named by the Annual Conference Secretary will be paid per diem by the conference.

f. Seminary students who are candidates for ministry and approved by the Board of Ordained Ministry, except those students who serve churches within the bounds of the conference.

g. Special cases approved by the cabinet.

B. ConFerenCe ComPensAtion

The pay period of clergy appointed at annual conference shall begin on July 1. Compensation is to be paid as earned. In no instance shall compensation be paid in advance by the conference or any entity amenable to the annual conference.


Compensation of District Superintendents and conference personnel, clergy and lay, shall be given priority. Exempt personnel shall be compensated semi-monthly from the conference treasurer’s office. Non-exempt employee’s compensation shall be determined on a weekly basis as provide by the DOL and compensated on a bi-weekly basis. Appropriate time keeping systems determined by the Conference Treasurer shall be established for determining the hours worked for the payment of hourly compensation.

Travel, continuing education, and reimbursable expenses shall be paid monthly after vouchers have been submitted with appropriate documentation as detailed In the accountable reimbursement policy which is applicable to all conference employees. The milage rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for business miles shall be utilized.

The conference treasurer is hereby authorized to withhold funds from the salaries of annual confer-ence 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. ComPensAtion For distriCt suPerintendents, direCtors And senior stAFF

The Mississippi Conference shall provide equal compensation packages (salary housing, and business remiburment) for the district superintendents. The compensation package is determined annually by the CFA. The district shall provide funding for the housing and utilities of the superintendent if no parson-age is provided. In the event there is no parsonage provided, the housing allowance shall be 25% of the superintendent’s cash salary. The 2022 utility allowance provided by the district to all superintendents shall be $6,300.

The district shall also maintain, equip, and fund the operation of a district office, including all ele-ments of compensation for an administrative assistant or other lay/clergy employees.

The Conference Personnel Committee shall recommend the compensation of their Directors/Senior Staff to the Council on Finance and Administration for final determination. None of these Directors/Senior Staff compensation packages shall exceed the District Superintendent’s compensation package.

CFA will determine the compensation of the Treasurer/Director of Finance and Administration.Salary budgets are approved in total by the Annual Conference. The appropriate personnel commit-

tees and directors are hereby authorized to review and fix annual compensation by November 30 within the Annual Conference authorized budget in accordance with the Employee Handbook.

d. moving exPense

The church receiving a new pastor shall consult with the incoming pastor to negotiate the moving expenses of the pastor. The moving expenses of incoming conference personnel shall be paid from the conference funds. The moving expenses of an incoming district superintendent shall be paid by the dis-trict from district funds. The Conference Trustees provide a relocation service.

Moving expenses for a retiring minister or a minister going on disability shall be paid by the confer-ence 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 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 fund and shall cover the actual documented costs.


The moving expenses of an effective member of another annual conference initiated by the bishop and the cabinet transferring into this conference shall be paid from the conference fund from his/her place of residence to the annual conference line up to a maximum of $1,800. The local church receiving such transfer minister shall pay the expense from the conference line to said local church parsonage. If the minister initiates the move, he/she shall pay the expense to the conference line and the local church receiving such transferred minister shall pay the expense from the conference line to said local church parsonage.

In compliance with federal law, moving expense whether reimbursed to the pastor or paid to a vendor is taxable income.

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 to volunteers at the rate estab-lished 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 Conference. No mileage is to be allowed for persons attending meetings in the town of their residence. No mileage is to be allowed for persons attending conference committee meetings at Annual Conference who are members of the annual conference. It is strongly recommended that travel to meetings be by carpool. Travel shall be paid for conference meetings only if the meeting is within the bounds of the annual conference.

Travel to meetings out of the conference bounds 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 (if out of your normal work locale for more than 24 hours), 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.

No reimbursement will be made for lost time that is incurred by a volunteer person attending confer-ence meetings.

All in-travel meal subsidies (if out of your normal work locale for more than 24 hours) shall be paid at the maximum of $10 for breakfast, $10 for lunch and $10 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. In no event shall meal reimburse-ment to an individual exceed $50 per day.

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 to document travel dates. The volunteer should contact their tax advisor for properly handling those unreimbursed expenses.

g. CAPitAl exPenditures

As a matter of policy, the CFA will not include proposed capital building expenditures as a part of the regular budgetary process of the annual conference. Capital needs should be serviced through special appeals and/or capital campaigns.

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H. reserves

CFA recommends that the conference’s goal around reserves is to generally maintain financial assets to meet 120 days of operating expenses.

4. Conference Operating Reserve/Authority To BorrowThe Executive Committee of the CFA is authorized to use the conference reserves for emergency

situations as determined by the committee. Additionally, the Executive Committee of CFA is authorized to borrow up to $500,000 for emergency needs and shall be reported to the full CFA at its next meeting.

5. Formula for Establishing Apportioned Mission SharesThe statistical information provided by each local church pastor at the end of the year shall be used

to provide the base for each church’s share of the conference mission share budget. The last two years of available statistical data will be used in computing a resulting fraction that will become the local church’s index and represents its proportionate share of the budget. (Divide the average amount spent by the local church on the statistical line items 41a through 47 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 Apportioned Mission Shares because amounts were incorrectly reported in the Statistical Data shall be made to the Conference Treasurer provided the church paid 100% of their 2020 conference and district mission shares. This appeal shall be made before January 1, 2022.

The CFA will continue to study the Apportioned Mission Share formula to determine a fair and equitable allocation based on receipts rather than expenditures. This supports the Stewardship emphasis of the Conference. A. The base years for the 2022 Apportionment process shall be 2019 and 2020 and shall be the fol-

lowing line items taken from the pastor’s year-end statistical report in EZRA. ■ Line 41 a: Senior Pastor’s Base Compensation ■ Line 41 b: Associate Pastor(s) Base Compensation ■ Line 41 c: Deacon’s Base Compensation ■ Line 42 a: Housing Benefits for Lead Pastor ■ Line 42 b: Housing Benefits for Associate Pastor ■ Line 42 c : Housing Benefits for Deacons ■ Line 43: Pastor and Associates reimbursements ■ Line 44: Pastor and Associates cash allowances (non-accountable) ■ Line 45: Salary and benefits for all other church staff and diaconal ministers ■ Line 46: Current Expenses for Local Church Program ■ Line 47: Local Church Operating Expenses B. New Church starts are asked to tithe their offerings raised above conference support during

their period of development. New Churches shall be apportioned for the first time beginning in the year after their consecration as a new congregation. Preaching stations are asked to tithe their offerings.

C. The CFA recommends this Merit Award program. The categories to be recognized are: (1) churches paying 100% of every Apportioned Mission Share (Conference and District) line item and 100% of Clergy Benefit Invoices by the close out date of January 11, 2022 and (2) churches that increased their overall giving percentage in 2021 over the 2020 percentage paid to overall apportioned conference and district missions shares. A generosity certificate signed by the bish-op will be given by the district superintendent to each church qualifying for the Merit Award.

D. Churches who did not pay any portion of their mission shares in the previous year are asked to tithe their offerings.

E. Churches who did not pay their mission shares in full are asked to determine a method by which they increase their percentage over the previous year.

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6. Church and Campus Ministry GrantsAll annual conference boards, committees, commissions, agencies, churches or individuals related

thereto, making application for General Church funds and/ or other grants administered by any confer-ence or jurisdiction, or general agency of The United Methodist Church or any other United Methodist entity, shall first furnish copies of such applications to those conference officers/staff charged with the role of consultation in paragraph 719 of The 2016 Book of Discipline. An accounting of actual use of grant funds must be presented to the granting agent and a copy to the conference treasurer’s office within 90 days of the final distribution of funds by the local church or Campus Ministry.

7. Investment PolicyAll investment funds of the annual conference, under the control of the conference treasurer and

CFA, shall be invested under the direction of the Council on Finance and Administration with priority given to the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi, Inc. and Wespath Benefits/Investments.

8. DepositoryIn accordance with Section 616 of The 2016 Book of Discipline, the CFA has designated Trustmark

National Bank as the depository for all checking accounts of the conference, pension and medical ben-efits funds.

9. Local Church BondingLocal churches are reminded that all church treasurers, financial secretaries and others handling

church funds are now bonded under the conference-wide insurance program, provided the church has acquired their insurance through the conference-wide plan. Any church that is not in the conference wide program shall provide at its own cost the bonding as required by the 2016 Discipline paragraph 258 (4) b. Churches not on the conference plan shall submit annual proof of bonding by January 31 of each year to the Conference Treasurer.

10. Mailing ListsMailing lists will be made available to United Methodist agencies and institutions from the Office of

Communication and Connection as it is practical.

11. Treasurer/Conference Benefits Office Department RecordsThe Treasurer’s Department maintains all financial records, contracts, and Human Resources files.

All financial documents, contracts and Human Resource files are deemed proprietary documents and are not available for general access.

Human Resources personnel files for the conference office lay and clergy employees are the property of The Conference and the information in them is generally confidential, and they may only be viewed by someone with a legitimate reason to see them.

The legitimacy of any request of any of these financial records, contracts and Human Resources files shall be determined by the Treasurer and senior staff member over the area for which the request is made.

A conference employee is permitted to review his or her personnel record with a member of Human Resources in the Conference Benefits Office at a time and location convenient to The Conference Benefits Office. Any change that would affect an employee’s personnel record, such as an employee’s name, address, telephone number, marital status, number of dependents, insurance beneficiaries, educa-tion and training, loss of certifications or licensure, and/or person to notify in case of any emergency, should be reported to the employee’s supervisor or the Treasurer.

All clergy files are in the possession of and under the control of the Bishop, Spiritual Leadership office, and/or the District Superintendent’s office.


12. Special AppealsCFA urges institutions to work to encourage local churches to pay the Apportioned Mission Share

before they request any special funding. Permission for conference wide solicitation must be obtained at least 180 days in advance of the mailings, etc. from the Council on Finance and Administration. The CFA executive committee may issue this approval. Agencies and institutions that are not United Methodist must have approval from CFA to solicit funds from the churches within the conference.

13. Golden Cross OfferingCFA recommends that Golden Cross Sunday be expanded to include the Clergy/Diaconal Fund in

the following manner. Golden Cross Funds are in support of the health and welfare ministries within the annual conference. This offering shall provide financial support to care for sick persons, older persons, children and youth, and people with disabilities. Special emphasis shall be given to aiding those ministries that provide direct financial assistance to persons in need. Assistance for lay people shall be accessed through the Conference Communication and Connection office. Funds available for clergy families shall be administered in the Clergy/Diaconal Fund under the guidelines as established by the Mississippi Conference District Superintendents. This special Sunday offering shall be shared leaving half in the local church receiving the offering and the other half remitted to the conference treasurer’s office. The Conference Treasurer shall place 75% for lay assistance and 25% for clergy assistance through the Clergy/Diaconal Fund.

14. 2021 and 2022 Special Day Offerings2021 2022 Special Day Offering

January 17 January 16 *Human Relations DayJanuary 31 January 23 Golden Cross SundayFebruary 14 February 13 Methodist Rehabilitation CenterMarch 14 March 27 *UMCOR SundayApril 18 May 1 *Native American SundayMay 9 May 8 Mississippi Methodist Senior ServicesMay 30 June 12 *Peace with Justice SundayJuly 25 July 31 Conference Emergency Preparedness SundaySeptember 19 September 18 The Baddour CenterOctober 3 October 2 *World Communion SundayNovember 28 November 27 *United Methodist Student DayDecember 12 December 11 The Methodist Children’s Home

*Denotes General Church Offering

15. Accountability of Agency/Institution Receiving Apportioned Mission Shares

CFA follows a funding process that requires accountability, responsibility, and communication. During an annual review of agencies and institutions by the appropriate conference committee to which they relate, each agency and institution shall consider as part of their board responsibilities other funding options beyond conference Apportioned Mission Shares.

The Council on Finance and Administration requires that each institution requesting funds of the next annual conference present a budget request as designed by the CFA benevolence sub-committee, 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 January 31, 2022. Boards, agencies, committees, or institutions of the conference not presenting a formal request properly signed by January 31, 2022 will not be considered for funding by CFA for the 2023 budget.


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The amount made available for the conference programmatic operation shall be determined by the percentage of Apportioned Mission Shares received during the preceding year. Annual conference com-mittees, boards and conference administrative and programmatic budgets shall not be spent in excess of the approved budget adjusted downward to the percentage achieved by line item in the previous year. When the actual receipts exceed that amount, the limitations shall increase as the percentage increases. Excluded from this are the 100% required items and other contractual items as defined in section 18 below - Directives for Handling Shortfalls.

Boards, committees, institutions, and agencies who receive turnaround funds may request an advance on their budgeted funds but it shall be considered and ruled on by the executive committee of CFA and shall not exceed 90% of the percentage paid into the conference for their cause in the preceding year.

All United Methodist agencies, community centers, camps, and affiliated institutions are strongly encouraged to develop donor support outside the Mississippi Conference budget. They are also encour-aged to keep administrative costs at a minimum percentage of the organization’s budget (as close to 20 percent as possible).

16. Agency/Institution AuditsThe CFA acknowledges the differences in audit, review, and compilation reports issued by certified

public accountants. The following descriptions continue to be approved by CFA: A. Audit - A financial audit is a systematic examination of financial statements, records and related

operations to determine adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, management policies, or stated requirements. The examination of the records includes analytical procedures and verification of pertinent source documents to substantiate the financial statements. An audit provides the highest level of assurance that financial statements are fairly stated.

B. Review - A review involves inquiry and analytical procedures that provide the accountant with a reasonable basis for expressing limited assurance that there are no material modifications that should be made to the statements for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. There is no requirement for the accountant to gather any evidence to corroborate the inquiries and analytical procedures, unless he becomes aware that the information is incorrect, incomplete or otherwise unsatisfactory. A review provides a limited level of assurance that the financial statements are fairly stated.

C. Compilation - A compilation involves presenting in the form of financial statement information that is the representation of management without undertaking to express any assurance on the statements. To compile financial statements, the accountant should understand the industry and nature of the business in which the client is engaged, including the form of its accounting records, the qualifications of its accounting personnel, the basis on which the financial statements are to be presented, and the form and content of the financial statements. The accountant is not required to make inquiries or to perform any procedures to validate the information provided to them. A compilation provides a minimum level of assurance that the financial statements are fairly stated.

Comparative financial statements, and the accompanying opinion of a certified public accountant, shall be presented by each agency/institution to the Council on Finance and Administration by July 15 for calendar year entities and within 195 days of the close of the fiscal year for entities with a year ending other than December 31. These statements must be prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. A copy of the accounting firm’s management letter must be provided if one was issued. Disbursement of approved funding shall be contingent upon receipt of the previous years’ financial statements. Any discrepancies or irregularities noted by the auditor or the CFA audit committee must be corrected in order for funding to be released to the agency/institution.

Audited statements will be required when annual Apportioned Mission Share revenue requested is $200,000 or greater. For entities with annual Apportioned Mission Share revenues requested of less than $200,000, the Audit Committee may accept an alternative engagement with a CPA.


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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 calendar/fiscal year’s report is not available by July 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 July 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 inde-pendent 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 July 15 shall be referred to the full CFA Council and could result in the holding of all funds for the current year due the entity, begin-ning August 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 confer-ence.

The following are exempted from submitting the above-mentioned financial statements although a compilation statement from the reviewing body must be presented:

■ Campus ministry units shall report under section 6 above unless they are receiving conference capital campaign funds which require audited financial statements

■ Clergy Spouses

17. Guidance for the Audit of the Local ChurchThe Audit Requirement

The Book of Discipline 2016 (Par. 258.4 (d)) requires an annual audit of the financial statements of the local church and all of its organizations and accounts.

■ A local church audit is defined as an independent evaluation of the financial reports and records and the internal controls of the local church by a qualified person or persons.

■ The term “audit” is not intended to impose the need for all churches to engage CPA firms to per-form financial statement audits (under GAAS).

■ The procedures followed, and the level of reporting can differ depending on facts and circumstances of each church. The Mississippi Annual Conference has based its requirement on the previously available three year average of funding receipts as reported in the statistical data of the Pastor’s annual report.

The Purpose of an AuditThe purpose of an audit is presented below:■ Independently verify the reports of the treasurer(s) and financial secretary.■ Follow the money and test how it is treated at different steps.■ Document that donated and earned funds of the congregation have been used as stipulated by the

donors.■ Reviews - accounting controls (systems that reduce the possibility of loss, embezzlement or errors).■ Segregation of duties (assurances that more than one person is involved in critical steps in handling

money so that there can be checks and balances).■ Reasonableness of systems and procedures in the light of all factors, including the size of the church

and its budget.A local church’s unique circumstances may suggest that additional steps should be taken. It is

important to document the financial processes of your particular local church as required in The Book of Discipline 2016 paragraph 258.4 (c).


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Definitions:■ Independent Audit – The Discipline states the need for independence on the part of those con-

ducting the annual audit. Independent means that the auditor must not be subject to control or influence by anyone who has responsibility for the financial accounts and records of the local church. There should not be even the appearance of a relationship that may dilute the perception of the independence of the auditor. An independent auditor is one who is unrelated to those with financial responsibilities in the church. If a CPA or accounting firm is chosen, the firm should be unrelated and separate from those with financial responsibilities in the church.

■ Internal controls – policies and procedures that are followed to help minimize financial risks by helping to deter potential fraud, detect errors or omissions, and protect innocent workers.

■ Internal control policy – a policy prepared for a church that documents the processes and proce-dures to be followed to help safeguard the financial assets of the church.

■ Permanently restricted funds – donations to the church for a particular purpose where the original gift is not spent but the earnings on the gift can be used for that purpose.

■ Temporarily restricted funds – donations to the church that come with stipulations that limit the use of the funding to a specified purpose. The funding can be spent but just for the intended purpose.

• Unrestricted funds – donations made to the churches that are for the general use in the ministry of the church.

Selecting an Auditor for the Local ChurchThe type of auditor selected, and the type of audit performed at each church year will be determined

based on the amount of total funds received by the church. The amounts will come from Table 3-Line 55 Total Church Income as reported in the statistical tables. The base year amount will be the average of the available two (2) preceding calendar years as documented in the statistical tables.

In general, the following guidelines should be used to determine the type of audit (i.e., if a certi-fied public accounting firm should be hired to perform the audit or if an independent volunteer will be adequate). 1. For churches with average funding receipts of $250,000 or less, an independent qualified member

of the church or other qualified volunteer from another church can perform the audit procedures using the Fund Balance Report and audit guide developed by the General Council on Finance and Administration Audit and Review Committee. The auditor shall also review and evaluate internal controls and report the results directly to the church finance committee. Other proce-dures may be considered necessary based on the nature and activities of each specific church.

2. For churches with average funding receipts between $250,001 and $1,500,000, every year (1) a Financial Statement Review shall be conducted in accordance with Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review (SSARS) and (2) there shall be an Agreed upon Procedures (AUP) engagement completed by the external Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the State of Mississippi. The results of both shall be reported directly to the church finance committee. As part of this type of engagement, the auditor shall be engaged to communicate any internal control deficiencies that are identified during the procedures. In lieu of an annual AUP, a compliance report as defined by the audit subcommittee of the Council on Finance and Administration may be presented every three years. The first compliance report is due by June 30 in the first year that an AUP is not reported. Then every third year thereafter, the report shall be presented.

3. For churches with average funding receipts over $1,500,000, a financial statement audit con-ducted in accordance with general accepted auditing standards (GAAS) shall be completed every year and reported on by an external Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Mississippi. The report shall be delivered to the church finance committee.

The Church Finance Committee shall report to the Administrative Board (or other governing body) the results of the annual audit. The report shall then be forwarded to the District Superintendent’s office no later than June 30 for the preceding calendar year report.



18. 2022 General Church and Jurisdictional Mission SharesThe UMC Judicial Council ruled that with the postponement of the 2020 General Conference, the

budget and apportionment formula continue based on the actions of the 2016 General and Jurisdictional Conferences.

19. Directives for Handling Short FallsIf the conference suffers a short fall as described below in collecting mission shares, the Mississippi

Annual Conference directs the Council on Finance and Administration and Conference Treasurer to account for the distribution of the mission shares received monthly as follows.

Described Short Falls: 1. A shortfall of mission shares is based on the apportioned line items. 2. A shortfall is declared for the balance of the calendar year when the annual cumulative collection

rate for 3 consecutive months falls 4.5% below the previous year’s rate for the same period of time. 3. Once declared, the short fall procedures remain in effect for the balance of the calendar year in

which the short fall occurred. 4. When a short fall occurs, the Council on Finance and Administration shall make an announce-

ment to the conference in the following means: a. An email will be sent out to the conference through our e-formats. b. The lead pastor of the church will receive a letter with the current mission share report directly

from the conference treasurer. c. The local church treasurer will receive a letter with the current mission share report directly

from the conference treasurer

Actions to be taken in response to a Short Fall: 1. Total mission shares for the apportioned line items collected for the month shall be distributed as

follows: a. A list shall be pre-determined of the fixed expenses in each of the line items of funds 8, 9, 10,

11, 12, 13 and 14. This will include only salaries, contracts, utilities, and fixed costs. This list-ing of 100% items shall be presented in conjunction with the proposed budget to the annual conference for the upcoming year.

b. The amount necessary to pay operating expenses as defined in item 1a for the month shall be set aside in a restricted reserve for the monthly payment of the 100% items.

c. The remaining balance will be split on ratio for the non-fixed expense items including all turnarounds.

2. Conference Directors along with their programmatic teams will take cost saving measures for non-fixed expenses (such as travel, grants, and meetings, etc). Directors shall be in consultation with the Council on Finance and Administration as to the progress being made.

3. The conference shall be kept abreast of all actions taken and progress being made through this Short Fall period.


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2021 & 2022 Apportioned Mission Shares Budget 2022 2021 Budget Budget

um numBer 1 Avenue oF giving

1 World Service $ 1,515,715 $ 1,505,718

ms um extended ministry 2 Community Centers $ 270,000 $ 273,297 4 Choctaw Mission $ 40,000 $ 40,000 5 United Methodist Hour $ 40,000 $ 44,000 $ 350,000 $ 357,297

ms um ConFerenCe Clergy suPPort

8 District Superintendents Fund $ 1,847,065 $ 1,738,047 9 Spiritual Leadership Formation $ 558,215 $ 553,385 10 Equitable Compensation $ 240,000 $ 205,000 $ 2,645,280 $ 2,496,432

ms um AnnuAl ConFerenCe leAdersHiP Work AreAs

11 Annual Conference Administration $ 2,886,604 $ 2,901,750 12 Faith Community Formation $ 708,000 $ 638,000 13 Connectional Ministries/Communications $ 296,200 $ 296,200 $ 3,890,804 $ 3,835,950 um HigHer eduCAtion suPPort

14 Campus Ministries (MS) $ 850,000 $ 850,000 15 Ministerial Education Funds (General Church) $ 511,938 $ 508,562 16 Millsaps College (MS) $ 270,000 $ 261,000 17 Black College Fund (General Church) $ 204,208 $ 202,861 18 Rust College (MS) $ 135,000 $ 130,500 19 Africa University (General Church) $ 45,701 $ 45,399 $ 2,016,847 $ 1,998,322

ms um CAmPing And retreAt Centers

20 Camp Lake Stephens $ 145,000 $ 145,000 21 Camp Wesley Pines $ 140,000 $ 140,000 22 Seashore Assembly $ 130,000 $ 120,000 23 Gulfside Assembly $ 45,000 $ 40,000 $ 460,000 $ 445,000

um generAl CHurCH AdministrAtion 24 Episcopal Fund $ 448,865 $ 445,904 25 Administration (General Church) $ 179,979 $ 178,792 26 Southeast Jurisdiction Programming $ - $ 25,000 27 Interdenominational Cooperative Fund $ 40,037 $ 39,773 $ 668,881 $ 689,469

Budget Total $ 11,547,527 $ 11,328,188


The following details the 2022 budget for the 100% Items as described In CFA Report # 1 Item 19, Actions to be taken in response to a Short Fall, number 1 a. The monthly first dollar amount is $445,343.

2022 2022 2022 Budget 100% PAy on essentiAl rAtio

um numBer 1 Avenue oF giving

1 World Service $ 1,515,715 $ - $ 1,515,715

ms um extended ministry

2 Community Centers $ 270,000 $ 270,000 4 Choctaw Mission $ 40,000 $ 40,000 5 United Methodist Hour $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 350,000 $ - $ 350,000

ms um ConFerenCe Clergy suPPort

8 District Superintendents Fund $ 1,847,065 $ 1,554,365 $ 292,700 9 Spiritual Leadership Formation $ 558,215 $ 198,500 $ 359,715 10 Equitable Compensation $ 240,000 $ 240,000 $ - $ 2,645,280 $ 1,992,865 $ 652,415

ms um AnnuAl ConFerenCe leAdersHiP Work AreAs

11 Annual Conference Administration $ 2,886,604 $ 2,303,254 $ 583,350 12 Faith Community Formation $ 708,000 $ 290,000 $ 418,000 13 Connectional Ministries/Communications $ 296,200 $ 38,000 $ 258,200 $ 3,890,804 $ 2,631,254 $ 1,259,550

um HigHer eduCAtion suPPort

14 Campus Ministries (MS) $ 850,000 $ 720,000 $ 130,000 15 Ministerial Education Funds (General Church) $ 511,938 $ 511,938 16 Millsaps College (MS) $ 270,000 $ 270,000 17 Black College Fund (General Church) $ 204,208 $ 204,208 18 Rust College (MS) $ 135,000 $ 135,000 19 Africa University (General Church) $ 45,701 $ 45,701 $ 2,016,847 $ 720,000 $ 1,296,847

ms um CAmPing And retreAt Centers

20 Camp Lake Stephens $ 145,000 $ 145,000 21 Camp Wesley Pines $ 140,000 $ 140,000 22 Seashore Assembly $ 130,000 $ 130,000 23 Gulfside Assembly $ 45,000 $ 45,000 $ 460,000 $ - $ 460,000

um generAl CHurCH AdministrAtion 24 Episcopal Fund $ 448,865 $ 448,865 25 Administration (General Church) $ 179,979 $ 179,979 26 Southeast Jurisdiction Programming $ - $ - 27 Interdenominational Cooperative Fund $ 40,037 $ 40,037 $ 668,881 $ - $ 668,881

Budget Total $ 11,547,527 $ 5,344,119 $ 6,203,408


Report #3

Funding Report of the Clergy BenefitsParagraph 1507 (2) of the 2016 Discipline states “the Conference Council on Finance and

Administration (CFA) shall report to the Annual Conference the amounts computed by the board that are required to meet the needs of the pension, benefit, and relief programs of the conference.” In accor-dance with that requirement, the following financial needs for the clergy pension and health benefits program are presented to the CFA. For direct invoice purposes, clergy shall mean active, retired, supply or lay ministers. 1. Pre-82 Pension Program ■ The past service rate for 2022 shall be $578 per service year. The 2012 General Conference

required that any increase in the PSR will require immediate funding. A payment of $157,069 shall be paid In compliance with this action.

■ The Pre-82 payment for 12-31-2022 is $667,531 compared to the 2021 payment of $959,799. The funding of this payment shall come from the (1) direct invoicing of churches served by retired and supply clergy, (2) Leo Seal Funds, (3) Superannuate Fund accumulated earnings with any needed balance coming from current Pre-82 reserves.

■ The direct invoice rate and computation base for non-active pension plan clergy will be the same as charged to clergy in the active plans as described below.

2. MPP Program ■ There are no additional payments for 2022. 3. Funding for 2021 for Pension Programs that became effective 1-1-2014 ■ Full Time Clergy: The conference will cover all full-time clergy as defined by the 2016 Discipline

under the Clergy Retirement Security Plan (CRSP). This plan provides a defined benefit and a defined contribution. The cost of this plan will be 15.50% billed to the salary paying entities. Below is the breakdown of the 15.50% billing rate.

a. The defined benefit will be funded by billing the churches 9.25%. The 12-31-2022 payment will be $2,104,740 compared to the 12-31-2020 payment of $2,161,032.

b. The CRSP defined contribution plan provides a 2% of plan compensation for each clergy. The clergy are given the opportunity to receive up to an additional 1% if they will contribute up to 1% of their plan compensation to their UMPIP account. The billing rate to fund this defined contribution will be 3% and any amount of the 1% not matched by a clergy will remain in the fund for reserves.

c. The .25% shall continue to be billed to fund the reserve for the unpaid balances. d. Eligible clergy as defined by the Plan will be covered for the Comprehensive Protection Plan

(CPP) welfare benefits of death and disability. The billing rate for this plan shall be 3%. e. The base on which the billing will be due shall be the total package of the clergy adjusted by

a 25% increase of those clergy living in a United Methodist provided parsonage. ■ Less Than Full Time Clergy: Defined Contribution for those serving ¾ time shall be 9% and

those serving ½ time or less shall be rate 6%. a. The conference shall provide a 5.75% defined contribution to the UMPIP account of each

active clergy serving less than full-time as defined above. b. There shall be an additional .25% billed to each church to provide funding for the unpaid

balances of this conference plan. c. For clergy serving ¾ time, the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) death and disability

benefits are now available to them. The cost to the local church will be 3%. The definition of ¾ time is the same as for the health benefit coverage as defined below in the Health Benefits Program in item 2 below which states total compensation is 75% of the minimum salary for a Local Pastor as defined by the Equitable Compensation Commission


d. Prior to 2018 there was an additional billing of 2% to all churches served by clergy serving less than full-time to provide for future market declines in their CRSP plan for the period 1-1-2007 to 12-31-2013. The Board believes there continues to be adequate funds in reserve to cover any required payments. The Board will continue to review this percentage annually.

e. The base for the compensation shall be the same as in 3 (e) above. This shall be funded by direct invoicing the amount to the local church served by the pastor.

4. Health Benefits Program a. Beginning in 2018 the full required amount necessary to provide the employer share of

Medical Benefits was direct invoiced to all churches whose total compensation is 75% of the minimum salary for a Local Pastor as defined by the Equitable Compensation Commission.

b. The 2022 billing rate will remain at 10%. The base on which the billing will be the same base used for the pension benefit billing.

5. Aggregate Billing RatesThe Clergy Benefits will be invoiced in one statement. The aggregate rates for pension and health

benefits are as follows: a. Full Time Clergy-Active, Retired and Supply 25.5% b. ¾ Time Clergy-Active, Retired and Supply 19% c. ½ Time Clergy-Active, Retired and Supply 6% 6. All active churches shall be direct Invoiced In accordance with the rules above including those

who do not have a clergy directly appointed. The invoice shall be based on the salary last approved by a church/charge conference

B. 2021 ConFerenCe Budget requests

Detailed Budgets for Line Items as Referenced

SECTION 1: NUMBER 1 AVENUE OF GIVING

Fund 1: World ServiceWhen United Methodist congregations pay their apportioned mission shares, they participate in

God’s work around the world and right in their own parish. The World Service Fund is the heart of our local churches’ ministry together.

World Service is God’s people reaching out in love and compassion in the name of Christ. It repre-sents a call and a challenge to each United Methodist. As The Book of Discipline 2016 states, the full pay-ment of the World Service Fund is each congregation’s “first benevolent responsibility” (Paragraph 812).

For 2017-2020, the four program areas’ primary focus is listed below. Upon adoption of the 2021-2024 program area of focus is adopted, the conference treasurer and CFA will share that information and breakdown with the local churches.

1. Calling and Shaping Principled Christian Leaders: Our 2020 Vision looks forward to a United Methodist Church creating a culture of call in every faith community, equipping leaders as they help shape disciples’ faith for the transformation of the world.

2. Creating and Sustaining New Places for New People: Our 2020 Vision looks forward to a United Methodist Church with 1,000,000 new disciples who profess their faith through renewed and new faith communities around the world.

3. Ministry with Poor People and Communities: Our 2020 Vision looks forward to a United Methodist Church with 400 vibrant, flourishing, and transforming communities addressing issues of poverty and ministry with the poor, particularly with children.

4. Abundant Health for All: Our 2020 Vision looks forward to a United Methodist Church that can reach 1 million children with life-saving interventions.


We will be supporting this 2021-2024 ministry through our General Church mission shares totaling $1,515,715.

SECTION 2: ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXTENDED MINISTRY

Fund 2: Community CentersThis apportioned mission share line-item funds six community centers around the conference that

provide vital ministry and service to children, youth, and adults. The centers serve the poor and disadvan-taged by offering affordable childcare, and after-school care and other children’s programs, training and educational opportunities, abuse prevention and intervention, summer enrichment, older adult services and other ministries.

The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee of CFA has oversight responsibility for this budget request.

We will be supporting this ministry through our mission shares totaling $270,000.

■ Bethlehem Center, Jackson $ 30,000■ Edwards Street Community Center, Hattiesburg 40,000■ Good Shepherd Center, Vicksburg 65,000■ Moore Community House, Biloxi 50,000■ Saint Andrews Mission, McComb 30,000■ Wesley House, Meridian 55,000

Fund 4: Choctaw MissionThe Choctaw Mission is an historic attempt to help meet the needs of the members of the Mississippi

Band of Choctaw Indians. Since the Methodist presence among the Choctaw people in 1827, the Choctaw Mission has had spurts of progress and countless challenges over the years. With the three churches no longer under the umbrella of the Choctaw Mission, the purpose is to be a place for prophetic leadership, spiritual enrichment, educational and cultural preservation. Just as these grounds have been a haven for mind, body and spirit throughout its history, the Choctaw Mission will continue to minister to the needs of the communities, nurture spiritual growth, and provide training and leadership development to the communities. The Choctaw-based center is a sacred space honoring Choctaw culture, encouraging partnerships and providing Christ-centered programs to empower young people and inspire families by promoting both individual growth and collective enrichment for the people to live viable fruitful lives.

In this new era, it is envisioned that the Choctaw Mission through its improved governance will create policies that will provide a healthy agency with progressive leadership. Operationally, we aspire to attain financial sustainability to support the efforts of the Choctaw Mission and make changes to the physical plant to provide new programs and enhance the existing programs.


Fund 5: United Methodist HourThe mission of the United Methodist Hour is to, through media and technology, proclaim the Good

News of Jesus Christ and to resource the local church to live faithfully and boldly in the world.Core Values:1. We believe in the Bible as the living breathing Word if God in action.2. We believe that faith in Christ is sufficient for transforming lives, both present and eternal.3. We believe in the promise and potential of the Local Church as the “hope for the world”.4. We believe in the medium of technology as a means for reaching the unchurched, dischurched,

and under-resourced with hope and a future.5. We believe in the “servant life” as the hands and feet of Christ.6. We believe in the unconditional love and forgiveness of God and in our responsibility to express

that to the world.We will be supporting this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $40,000.


SECTION 3: MS CLERGY SUPPORT

Fund 8: District Superintendent FundThe District Superintendent Fund provides salary for superintendents and reimbursable business

expenses for in district and cabinet work for the 11 conference approved districts. The 2021 Salary level remained at the 2018 through 2020 salary level which is $95,804. This budget allows for up to a 5% sal-ary increase for 2022 if the budget receipts will support one. If awarded, this will be the first increase for our superintendents since 1-1-2018. The salary increase will be determined by CFA in the fall of 2021 for 2022.

We will be supporting this ministry through our mission shares totaling $1,847,065.

Fund 9: Spiritual Leadership and Related ItemsThis primary task is for the enlistment and recruitment of ordained clergy and to credential such

persons for ministry in the local church and beyond. The board cares for the needs of certified persons, diaconal ministers, local pastors, deacons, and elders. It shall, with the assistance of the local church committee on pastor-parish relations, conference agencies, and every ordained minister of the conference, enlist women and men of all races and ethnic origins and guide those persons in the process of education, training, and ordination, recommending colleges and schools of theology listed by the University Senate. A complete detailing of the board’s responsibilities is found in the 2016 Book of Discipline, ¶635. Another function of this area is for lay leadership and the laity ministry.


a. Board Expenses $ 41,500 b. Conference Relations 44,000c. Health & Wellness 77,000d. Interviews 13,500 e. Pastoral Growth & Development 100,000 f. Resourcing the Connection 15,000g. Vocational Call & Nurture 217,715h. Moving Supplemental 12,000i. Laity Ministry 35,500j. Clergy Spouse - Turnaround Amount 2,000

Fund 10: Equitable CompensationThis 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.

We will be supporting this ministry through our mission shares of $240,000.

a. Salary Supplements $ 52,000 b. Ethnic Congregational/Mission Development 18,000c. Unique Ministries Grants 75,000d. Clergy Pension Benefit billing 49,000e. Contingency 46,000


SECTION 4: MS CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP AND MINISTRY WORK AREAS

Fund 11: Annual Conference Ministry of AdministrationThe Annual Conference is given the responsibility to resource the local churches. The annual

conference administration is responsible for the operation of the Conference Center, trustee matters, conference secretary, conference statistician, the Council on Finance and Administration, and funding the annual conference session.

We will be supporting Administry work through our mission shares totaling $2,886,604.

2022 Proposed BudgetAdministry Conference Mission Shares $ 2,886,604Interest Income $ 36,050Total Receipts $ 2,922,654

stAFF ComPensAtion Conference Personnel Committee Salaries $ 1,021,925 Taxes $ 29,658 Lay Pension and Clergy Benefits $ 155,015 Medical Insurance $ 42,540 Reimbursable Plan $ 110,500 Less: Reimbursements $ (58,000) Total Confernce Personnel $ 1,301,638

CFA Personnel Committee Salaries $ 326,528 Taxes $ 20,882 Lay Pension $ 32,476 Medical Insurance $ 34,032 Reimbursable Plan $ 34,000 Less: Reimbursements $ (125,122) Total Conference Personnel $ 322,796

ConFerenCe oFFiCe exPense Postage $ 13,000 Telephone $ 13,000 Office and Printing Supplies $ 25,000 Equipment Lease $ 50,000 Bank Service Charges $ 14,000 Dues $ 600 Audit Expense $ 53,000 FSA Administrative Fees $ 600 Software Maintenance and Upgrades $ 50,000 Equipment Replacement $ 25,000 Recording Secretary for AC $ 1,500 Conference Office Expense Total $ 245,700

ConFerenCe stAtistiCiAn Conf. Statistician Honorarium $ 2,000 District Statisticians $ 1,650 Travel $ 800 Conference Statistician Total $ 4,450


Commission on ArCHives & History SEJ Archives & History Dues $ 200 SEJ Historical Society $ 100 Registration Fees $ 100 Tobias Gibson Award $ 100 Clipping Service $ 1,200 Travel $ 500 J B Cain Archives Contractual Services $ 23,750 Digitizing Conference Journal & Advocate $ 8,000 Conference Historian Expense $ 1,550 Foster House Project $ 5,000 Comission On Archives and History Total $ 40,500

ConFerenCe AdministrAtion exPense Legal Expenses $ 75,000 Memorials $ 1,500 CFA Expense $ 5,000 Annual Conference Session $ 195,000 General & Jurisdictional Conference $ 14,000 Contingency $ 500,000 Conference Administration Expense Total $ 790,500

ConFerenCe ProPerty & trustees Janitorial Service $ 16,000 Insurance $ 75,000 Utilities $ 30,000 Maintenance $ 30,000 Conference Property Trustees Meetings $ 2,500 Abandonded Property Expense $ 10,000 Major Repairs And Renovations $ 15,000 Conference Property & Trustees Total $ 178,500

ePisCoPAl residenCe GCFA Apportionments $ (10,000) Insurance Expense $ 3,000 Repairs & Maintenance $ 6,500 Utility Allowance $ 6,120 Furnishings/Replacements $ 5,000 Episcopal Residence Total $ 10,620

AdvoCACy & AdministrAtive revieW AreA Episcopacy Committee $ 1,000 Bishop Discretionary Fund $ 10,000 Advocacy: Christian Unity And Interreligious Concerns $ 3,250 Advocacy: Church & Society $ 3,200 Advocacy: Commission On Disabilities $ 1,000 Advocacy: Religion & Race $ 4,500 Advocacy: Status & Role Of Women $ 4,000 Conference Administrative Review Committee $ 1,000 Total Expenditures $ 27,950

Administry Fund Total $ 2,922,654


Fund 12: Faith Community Formation

New Faith CommunitiesThe Faith Community Formation Ministry Team exists to continue to transform the Mississippi

Annual Conference to a culture of vitality by forming new faith communities and revitalizing existing congregations. Statistics confirm that the best way “to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the trans-formation of the world” is to start new faith communities for new people and revitalize existing faith communities. Therefore, the FCF is tasked to:

1. Identify, assess, vet and equip qualified church planters who can start and grow new faith com-munities.

2. Partner with the movement of God’s Spirit in existing congregations to help them reclaim the transformative power of Jesus Christ.

The Faith Community Formation Team, with God’s help, hopes to create more and better disciples for the transformation of the world.

Examples of how our ministry is making a difference, are as follows:

New Church■ The Well, a new church plant begun at Lewisburg in June 2015. The Rev. Corey Truett is provid-

ing spiritual leadership at this location for the creation of Kingdom minded Disciples of Christ. Chartered January 6, 2019.

■ The Bridge, a new church plant led by Rev. Leanne Burris, at D’Iberville, Seashore District, launched September 2016.

■ Grant Requests: Oxford University Methodist (a) innovative mentoring program for future church leaders and (b) an equally innovative social media outreach to engage college age students.

■ Fresh Expressions: New Albany District Hispanic Ministry is already bearing fruit. The ESL tutoring has expanded from the library into the school district and their first Dinner Church on November 24, 2019 had 175 people signed up. (Marta Bolen has also been asked to present at the Fresh Expressions National Gathering in Washington, DC in April 2020.)

■ Gluckstadt area, has two co-pastors appointed, July 1, 2019 for the development of a new church to focus on the reaching the community in this area. Supported by an FCF grant.

Revitalization■ We have re-engineered the R360+ process to a more streamlined and contextualized process and

renamed it “Journey to Transformation.” The Journey to Transformation training is a tailor-made process that builds on the survey, helping a congregation listen to itself so that ministry action plans are created and needed next faithful steps are shared, clear and impactful.

We will be supporting this Forming Faith Communities work through our mission shares totaling $708,000.

Fund 13: Communications and Connectional MinistriesThe Office of Connectional Ministries focuses and guides the mission and ministry of The Mississippi

Conference. This group is led by the Director of Connectional Ministries and Communications. Committees include: Mississippi Partnerships, (Millsaps College; Rust College; Wesley Pines Conference, Camping, and Retreat Center; Camp Lake Stephens; Seashore United Methodist Assembly; Gulfside Association, Inc.; Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi; Choctaw Mission; Good Shepherd Community Center, Inc.; Edwards Street Fellowship Center; Moore Community House; Wesley House Community Center, Inc.; Bethlehem Center, Inc.; St. Andrew’s Mission; United Methodist Hour), United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, Church and Society, Board of Global Ministries (Missions, United Methodist Committee on Relief, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, and Health and Welfare), Council on Youth Ministries and Commission on Communication. Other areas of care include: Congregations for Children, Personnel Committee, Journal, Resolutions and Petitions and Standing Rules.



SECTION 5: UM METHODIST MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Fund 14: Mississippi Campus MinistriesCampus Ministries relate to the Mississippi Annual Conference in providing college students with

a place to grow in their relationship with Christ after they leave home and their local church and before they launch into the adult world. We have 20 plus Wesley Foundations that work alongside the local United Methodist Churches in their geographic area to serve the needs of college students as they grow in their faith. Campus Ministers develop programming at their local Wesley Foundation to bring stu-dents together for learning God’s word, worshipping, developing positive peer relationships, involving themselves in local and foreign missions, retreats, individual discipleship, and more. Campus Ministries make a difference in the life of individual students, the community in which they are located, and the local church.

Campus Ministries are truly making difference in the life of individual students, the community in which they are located, and in the local church as well as many other ways campus ministries are impact-ing students and adults alike.

We will be supporting this ministry with our mission shares totaling $850,000.

a. Wesley Foundation Grants $ 632,000b. Campus Ministry Consultant 43,000c. Property Insurance 42,000d. Training & Resources 30,000e. Accounting Review of Wesley Units 3,000f. Statewide Wesley Retreat 25,000g. New Wesley Foundation Seed Money 75,000

Wesley Foundation Amounts of GrantReceiving Grants at 1-1-21 – 12-31-21

■ Alcorn State University $ 55,000■ Co-Lin Community College $ 1,500■ Delta State University $ 51,000 ■ East Central Mississippi Community College $ 5,000 ■ East Mississippi Community College $ 10,000 ■ Hinds Community College - Raymond $ 7,000 ■ Holmes Community College, Goodman $ 2,500■ Itawamba Community College $ 35,000 ■ Jackson State University $ 40,000 ■ Millsaps $ 8,900■ Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College $ 55,000 ■ Mississippi Gulf Coast CC -Jeff Davis Branch $ 2,500 ■ Mississippi Gulf Coast CC -USM Branch $ 2,500 ■ Mississippi State University $ 71,200 ■ Mississippi University for Women $ 44,500 ■ Mississippi Valley University $ 15,000 ■ Northeast Mississippi Community College $ 25,000 ■ Northwest Mississippi Community College $ 5,000 ■ Southwest Community College $ 1,500■ University of Mississippi $ 65,000 ■ University of Southern Mississippi $ 60,000


Fund 15: Ministerial Education Fund 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, theologi-cal schools, and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry to meet the need for increased resources for the recruitment and education of persons for ordained ministry. Since 1976, programs related to both diaconal and ordained ministry have been eligible for funding. And, since 1996, programs related to recruitment and education of both deacons and elders have received support.

Support is provided for the 13 United Methodist seminaries in the United States and global initia-tives 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.

We will be supporting this ministry through our General Church mission shares totaling $511,938.

Fund 16: Millsaps CollegeMillsaps College is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the explora-

tion of faith to inform vocation, and the innovative shaping of the social, economic, and cultural progress of our region.

Building on its motto, Ad Excellentiam, its strong heritage of social justice, freedom of thought and reflection on life’s most important questions, and its central location in the capital city of Mississippi, Millsaps engages students in a transformative learning and leadership experience that results in personal and intellectual growth, commitment to good citizenship in our global society, and a desire to succeed and make a positive difference in every community they touch.

The Millsaps Charter was granted in 1890 to the Mississippi and Northern Mississippi Methodist Conferences establishing Millsaps College with a commitment to “the poorer classes in the state”. Religious diversity is a foundational principle, with students of all denominations attending the College since its founding – living out the generosity among people of faith that John Wesley imagined when he said, “If thy heart is as my heart, then give me thy hand”.


Fund 17: Black College FundThe 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 educa-tion that historically served the educational needs of black students. More than $285 million has been raised since the fund was established to assist the programs and ministries of these schools. Our own Rust College is one of the recipients of these funds.


Fund 18: Rust CollegeThe primary mission of the Office of Religious Education is to be a dynamic diverse community

of faith, supporting the entire Rust College family with a well-rounded program dedicated to teaching cultural, moral, and spiritual values in both theory and practice. Our primary vision is to be a historically Black senior liberal arts college, related to the United Methodist Church, serving students, faculty, staff, and administration regardless of race, religion, gender, socio-economic status, national origin, or ethnic background.

Therefore, our primary goal is to provide sacred space where the entire Rust College family can be fellow travelers on a journey of faith that leads to transformation of the individual and the world. Founded in 1866 by the Freedman’s Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, “Rust was the first to give some learning unto those who were set free”. With the same passionate commitment of our founding ancestors, Rust today strives for excellence as we prepare “Tomorrow’s leaders who are students today” so that “By their fruits ye shall know them”. Consequently, in the Wesleyan tradition we use


scripture, tradition, reason, and experience to constantly operate in a philosophy of relevance, change, and adaptation. With consistency we embrace the idea from Revelation, “See, I am making all things new”. We are blessed to be used by the Lord to help people press on toward the higher calling that leads to transformation of the world in the name of Jesus Christ.


Fund 19: Africa University Fund The 1988 General Conference approved a report of GBHEM providing for the establishment of

a United Methodist university on the continent of Africa. By the time the 1992 General Conference convened, Africa University was a reality following the granting of a charter by the government of Zimbabwe. On March 23, 1992 the College of Theology and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources opened on a site near Old Mutare to 40 students from Burundi, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Congo, and Zimbabwe.


SECTION 6: MS CAMPING AND RETREAT CENTERS

Fund 20: Camp Lake StephensCamp Lake Stephens, a United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center, is committed to being a place

where children, youth, and adults can encounter God and respond in faith to God’s call to transform the world. When many people think about camp, they think about camp being a great place where children and youth can have fun. Camp is definitely a place for children and youth to have fun, but it is so much more. Camp Lake Stephens is a sacred place! A place where you can have fun, meet new people, learn about yourself, and a place you can encounter God. The apportioned mission shares provide about 8% of the total budget supporting operating expenses of the camp ministry and will primarily be used to support the salary expenses for the full-time employees.


Fund 21: Camp Wesley PinesThe original intent for Wesley Pines 56 years ago was to be a camp whose mission was to invest in

the lives of youth and children. As stated on the investment bonds of this new Methodist 55 acre camp at Gallman, MS, was that by God’s grace and through this camp “….eternal dividends are to be paid in good fellowship, personal satisfaction, and genuine Christian growth” and that it would be celebrated by every person that would come to this new camp.

Today, the vision and mission has not changed, it simply has expanded. The official name, Wesley Pines Conference, Camping and Retreat Center, reflects the broadening of vision and mission. Although the purpose has not changed, the vision and mission are always being refined and expanded.

The Board believes that part of our mission and vision in this special place of peace and tranquility, is to grow disciples for Jesus Christ. At Wesley Pines, there are many opportunities for quiet reflection, spiritual growth, and meaningful worship. We will continue work on our prayer trail and add scripture markers along the way. We will continue to up-grade one of the finest rope courses around with the spiritual application of each event being posted near it. And, we continue to promote and encourage our children and youth’s attendance in summer camping, confirmation retreats, and spiritual renewal events planned for them.


Fund 22: Seashore AssemblyThe ministry of Seashore United Methodist Assembly (SUMA) is designed to create an atmosphere

and program that fosters spiritual growth and empowerment cross-generationally which will lead to spiritual wholeness through seminars and/or retreats. Our mission is to provide a Christian Center for learning, growth, and renewal.


The vision of SUMA is for individuals, families, and groups who, because they have been touched by the redeeming love of Christ, are at peace with God, themselves, others, and all of God’s creation, and thus empowered to live in God’s will. The ministry shall emphasis education, spiritual development, and renewal, emotional rehabilitation and recreation for individuals, clergy/spouse, single parents and/or families. Programming implemented at SUMA shall be in keeping the Mississippi United Methodist Conference’s Core Values of Love, Generosity, Justice, and Apprenticeship. We will Live Out the Power of WE.


Fund 23: Gulfside Association, Inc.Gulfside Association, Inc. is in Waveland, Mississippi. The Gulfside ministry is unique because since

1923 Gulfside Association, Inc. has been and still is an institution designed for and committed to the commemoration of the contribution and heritage of Blacks in the historical Wesleyan tradition. Gullfside advocates for diversity and cultural development of all God’s people across the church.

Gulfside values their heritage and legacy. They also value and practice Christian principles, spiritual development, renewal, and re-creation. They value human dignity and justice for all God’s people. Their vision is a caring community where all God’s people are transformed by the love of Christ. Gulfside provides facilities and programs that further the development of ministries to the whole person through education, spiritual nurture, and family support for all ages.


SECTION 7: MINISTRY BEYOND THE LOCAL CONFERENCEGENERAL/JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCES

Fund 24: Episcopal Fund The Episcopal Fund raised in accordance with paragraph 817.3 shall provide for the salary and

expenses of bishops from the date of their consecration and for the support of retired bishops and surviv-ing spouses and minor children of deceased bishops. This support includes moving cost, health insurance, pensions, and residences. The Episcopal Fund provides funding to all conferences for the operation of the Episcopal Area offices and partial funding for the Episcopal Residence.


Fund 25: General Administration Fund The General Administration Fund (paragraph 813) finances those general church agencies that are

specifically administrative as contrasted with programmatic, missional, or ecumenical. The General Fund provides interpretation resources and the quadrennial general conference. Funding for General Council on Finance and Administration, General Commission on Archives and History, and Judicial Council is provided by these funds.


Fund 26: Southeastern Jurisdiction ProgrammingThe Mississippi Conference and 14 other conferences make up the Southeastern Jurisdiction. At the

2016 conference, the 2017-2020 budget was again cut in more than half of the 2012-2016 budget because the agencies of the jurisdiction have become self-supporting programmatically. The 2016 SEJ Conference passed a budget of $1,774,000. The quadrennial share for Mississippi is $97,396.

We will be supporting this ministry through our Jurisdiction mission shares with temporarily restricted funds currently on hand Including a refund of $66,543 received from the 2017-2020 budget in the Southeastern Jurisdiction.


Fund 27: Interdenominational Cooperation Fund The Interdenominational Cooperation Fund provides basic support for ecumenical agencies through

which the United Methodist Church participates in God’s mission in cooperation with other Christian communions.


C. BoArd oF trustees

Report #1A. Conference-Owned Property

The Conference Trustees are entrusted with the care of all property that is in the service of the annual conference as a whole. These properties in Jackson consist of the Conference Center on Briarwood Drive and the Episcopal Residence in Jackson.

There are two permanent buildings constructed by the recovery efforts. They are owned by the confer-ence and were built on land contractually leased for 35 years from Vancleave UMC and Nugent UMC. Now that the Katrina recovery efforts are complete, the buildings are being used by those local churches where the property was constructed. In the event of a future recovery need, the property by contractual lease will revert to those recovery efforts.

B. Conference CenterThe Conference Center move to the Briarwood UMC location has proven to be a very good decision.

Adequate space for meetings and parking has facilitated committee meetings. The building is in good repair and cost of operation has not significantly increased given the additional footage and lawn acreage.

C. Episcopal ResidenceThe Episcopal Residence is in good repair. New floor covering was installed in 2020 on the first floor.

The Trustees are working very closely with the Episcopacy Committee to maintain the residence is in good repair and comfortable for the Episcopal family.

D. InsuranceAll properties of the conference insured under the conference-wide insurance program are properly

insured. The Conference Trustees are making extensive efforts to insure the adequacy of the conference-wide insurance program so that the local church trustees are able to meet their fiduciary and Disciplinary responsibilities regarding the local church’s coverage. The Trustees believe the conference, as a whole, is better protected as a result of the minimum coverage standards adopted in 2004 and the conference-wide program adopted in 2005. A. J. Gallagher Risk Management located in Ridgeland, MS continues to provide the program administration and risk management services for the conference-wide program. The conference-wide program is financially stable and continues to insure 847 entities with a total insured value of $836,850,353.

The churches that are not insured by the conference-wide insurance program shall be required to submit by January 31 of each year a copy of their current policy proving that they are in compliance with the minimum coverage standards described in E. below. To provide liability protection for the conference and all of the churches of the conference, churches not in the conference wide program shall list the Mississippi Conference United Methodist Church as an additional insured on their policy. It shall be the responsibility of the treasurer’s office to receive and track all of this information.

In Trustee Report number 2, a listing of all past due balances from 2008 through 2020 for property and casualty insurance provided to churches and entities may be found.

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E. Minimum Coverage StandardsThe required levels of insurance approved at the 2004 Annual Conference are as follows:

1. Pastoral Professional Liability Limit Each Claim / Annual Aggregate $1,000,000 / $3,000,000 2. Directors and Officers Liability – Claims Made Coverage Limit Each Claim / Annual Aggregate $1,000,000 / $1,000,000 3. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability (limit per accident) Leased Vehicles / Hired and Non-Owned Vehicles $1,000,000 4. Physical or Sexual Abuse Liability (Sexual acts liability) $1,000,000 5. Commercial Automobile Liability Church Owned Vehicles $1,000,000 6. Volunteer Liability Church Members With Respect to Duties As Such $1,000,000 7. General Liability $1,000,000 / $3,000,000

F. Records and Legal DocumentsThe legal documents and records are held in the office of the treasurer of the Mississippi Conference

of the United Methodist Church. Copies of all deeds to church property are to be collected during the charge conference by the District Superintendents and are to be placed in the permanent files of the treasurer’s office.

After a review of the deeds of the local church property, the trustees have found that the Trust Clause required by the 2016 Discipline has been omitted in some of the deeds. The Trustees of the Mississippi Annual Conference and the Annual Conference session go on record stating that even in cases where the clause has been omitted, either purposely or inadvertently, the clause is presumed to be in place due to the fact that the church congregation located on the property has functioned as a United Methodist Church based on, but not limited to the following:

■ The church has received and compensated a United Methodist pastor assigned by the Bishop and Cabinet.

■ The church has participated in the mission and ministry of the United Methodist Conference through mission shares, direct invoice, ministry, and mission activities.

■ The church has had the opportunity to participate in and benefit through the Conference Wide Insurance Program.

■ The church has provided pension and health benefits to its eligible pastors when the pastor was eligible for such benefits.

■ The church has held or has intended to hold worship and education activities in the locations acting as a congregation of the United Methodist Church.

G. Debt on Conference PropertyThere is no debt on any of the conference owned property.

H. Relationship StatementIn compliance with paragraph 2517 of the 2016 Discipline, the Annual Conference Trustees are to

enter into covenant through a relationship statement for those organizations who use the official United Methodist insignia or the term “United Methodist” in its name, mission statement, publications, or pro-motional or marketing material. The trustees have renewed the majority of the Relationship Statements in the 2017-2018 conference year. The statements are on file in the Conference Treasurer’s Office.

I. Clergy Relocation Guidelines and Moving AssistanceThe Mississippi Annual Conference has implemented a Moving Assistance Program to be resourced

by the Conference Trustees. This program applies to appointments in the conference bounds where the clergy person will have the Conference Status of FE, PE, AM, PM or FL (unless the clergy is also attend-ing seminary); it also applies when a member of the clergy retires, dies or is appointed to Medical Leave. Clergy appointed to an Extension Ministry under the provisions of ¶344.1.a.1 are eligible.



The purpose of this process is to:1. Facilitate the move of a clergy to the appointed location in the most economical manner2. Act as the liaison between the receiving appointed clergy and receiving church or entity3. Provide assistance to all eligible parties in the itinerate system

J. Cumulative Listing of Preaching Stations and Limited Service ChapelsThe Conference Trustees have received the appropriate paperwork on the following list of approved

Preaching Stations and Limited Service Chapels as of June 30, 2021.

Preaching Stations

Limited Service Chapels

Preaching Stations Returning to Active Status11530 Yazoo City St John 7/1/21

Reverend Dr. Tim Prather, Chair David Stotts, CPA Conference Treasurer/Director of Finance & Administration

1061 Pleasant Ridge Copiah County 5/19/141072 St James Bridgeville 7/1/171131 White’s Chapel 7/1/171140 Bayliss Chapel 6/17/141222 Natchez: St John’s 7/1/171250 Gallman 6/17/141260 Georgetown 5/1/131261 Providence 5/1/131270 Gloster 6/30/201305 Hopewell Wilkerson 6/10/171370 Magnolia St James 6/30/201460 Mt Carmel Wilkinson County 5/19/141500 New Fork UMC 6/30/152202 Mars Hill 6/30/183111 Wesley Mound Bayou 5/19/143321 Spring Hill 7/1/153330 John Wesley Durant 7/1/174011 Ovett UMC 9/8/164020 L L Roberts-Bassfield 6/25/174071 State Line UMC 8/31/184115 Dudley Chapel 10/31/184290 Kingston UMC 6/30/18

4411 Leaf 12/5/134631 Old Bay Springs 6/30/185223 Pleasant Valley 5/11/145550 Porterville 3/20/146250 Pleasant Hill-Iuka 1/28/156520 Walnut 6/30/207510 Merrill Chapel Poplarville 6/30/148041 Fountainhead 6/30/148140 Courtland 9/1/198160 Eudora 6/15/148290 Lula 12/31/179150 St Stephens-Columbus 6/30/219230 Longview 6/30/209241 New Light 2/17/149331 Chapel Hill UMC (McCool) 12/2/159491 Piney Jordan UMC 6/30/1810131 Evergreen 2/12/1510204 Wesley Chapel 7/1/1810280 Okolona First 7/1/1810352 Mt Nebo 6/30/1911161 Bentonia 10/27/1411171 Pleasant Hill Yazoo City 12/8/13

3283 Gore Springs 1/1/134260 Carson 7/1/209512 Mt Moriah (Mathiston) 7/1/19

9592 Rural Hill 10/17/1611512 Lynch Chapel Vicksburg 11/30/14

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Report #2Following is a listing of balances due on the Conference Wide Insurance program as of 12-31-2020

Brookhaven District


Greenwood District

Hattiesburg District

Meridian District

New Albany District

Seashore District


1100 Brookhaven: Kynett $ 2,783.001191 White Oak $ 6,637.001230 Felder $ 1,821.501250 Gallman $ 1,941.001320 Lampton: New Zion $ 286.00

1321 St Paul $ 896.001370 Magnolia: St James $ 1,795.001510 New Hebron $ 1,482.001620 Summit $ 6,091.001641 Crown Point $ 365.00

2260 Greer Chapel $ 2,107.002261 Brandon:Trinity $ 2,687.502440 Christian Banner $ 612.00

2480 Pelahatchie: First $ 2,185.002492 Mountain Ridge $ 2,234.672560 Ridgeland: First $ 2,695.70

3030 Barwick $ 391.003040 Evans Chapel $ 2,895.393041 Hales Chapel $ 1,858.003070 Binford Chapel $ 1,022.693170 Galilee Treadwell $ 123.00

3220 Greenville: Trinity $ 789.003290 Grenada: Vincent $ 786.883360 Indianola: Rasberry $ 7,873.283580 Rocky Hill $ 113.003590 Kosciusko: Barlow $ 267.00

4070 Buckatunna $ 717.004080 Chapel Hill $ 1,711.754151 St John $ 1,071.004300 Laurel: Mallalieu $ 12,403.004320 Laurel: St Paul $ 615.504380 Lumberton $ 1,242.004390 James Chapel $ 1,013.004420 Little Creek-Bolton $ 695.00

4422 Nebo $ 590.004470 Mount Zion (Ellisville) $ 1,022.004516 Wesley Chapel $ 750.004590 Richton $ 60.004680 Mount Carmel $ 2,494.004681 Mount Zion (Waynesbo $ 2,071.004689 Mt. Carmel UMC- Waynesboro - Parsonage $ 250.00

5421 Wesley Chapel (St Peter) $ 1,617.005430 Wesley UMC Parsonage - Meridian $ 915.005442 John Memorial $ 1,179.00

5491 McGowan Chapel $ 1,366.005575 Quitman: Grace $ 2,590.505700 Sylvester $ 3,426.00

6011 Providence $ 1,314.006160 Corinth: Mt Moriah $ 96.006182 Siloam Umc $ 1,342.006310 Mt Pleasant $ 2,207.00

6361 St Mary $ 1,112.006520 Walnut $ 2,227.506529 Walnut Charge $ 460.00

7036 Sweetwater $ 5,545.007090 Biloxi: Heritage $ 6,543.007099 Heritage Noah’s Ark Childcare $ 1,184.007100 Biloxi: Leggett Memo $ 520.007110 Biloxi: St Paul UMC $ 31,797.257140 Caswell Springs $ 14,102.00

7200 Gateway $ 26,533.007220 Gulfport: Burton Mem $ 24,631.007240 Gulfport: Haven Chap $ 7,620.507270 Gulfport: St Mark $ 50,051.277340 Mount Pleasant (Lucedale) $ 3,355.477460 Pascagoula: Faith $ 11,603.00


Senatobia District

Starkville District

Tupelo District

West Jackson District

Total Due: $410,149.59

Report #3

Disaffiliation Ratification by Annual Conference In Compliance with the new 2016 Discipline Paragraph 2553

The following local churches have held a church conference, in compliance with ¶ 246.8, 248, and 2553.2-.3 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (“Discipline”), at which at least two-thirds (2/3) of the professing members present at the church conference of Local Church voted to disaf-filiate from The United Methodist Church.

This Disaffiliation ratification was held on June 24, 2021, where the annual conference in session “ratified by a simple majority of the members present and voting” as required by Judicial Council Decision 1379 and ¶ 2529.1b(3).

Church Name Ratify Not-ratified

1. Pleasant Grove #1570 Brookhaven District 582 54 Church Total Votes: 55: For: 51 Against: 2 Abstain: 2

2. Andrew Chapel #2010 East Jackson District 584 48 Church Total Votes: 32: For: 28 Against: 4

3. Evergreen #2165 East Jackson District 578 56 Church Total Votes: 82: For: 73 Against: 9

4. Homewood #2290 East Jackson District 584 50 Church Total Votes: 13: For: 13 Against: 0

5. Shiloh #2580 East Jackson District 564 69 Church Total Votes: 106: For: 75 Against: 31

8010 Barton $ 193.008070 Clarksdale: Haven $ 4,270.508100 Coffeeville $ 2,132.008131 Mt Vernon $ 642.008211 Horn Lake Umc $ 5,456.00

8240 Independence $ 625.008350 Mt Pleasant $ 5,810.008470 Southaven: First $ 2,360.508478 Strickland $ 4,208.008501 Red Banks $ 423.00

9021 Rockport $ 1,223.009062 Mt Vernon $ 724.009111 Military $ 1,979.009241 New Light $ 1,154.219242 Newbellzion UMC $ 5,679.50

9311 Mt Moriah (Macon) $ 1,883.009322 Salem (Mcadams) UMC $ 760.009370 New Hope (Macon) $ 2,478.009420 Shuqualak: Asbury $ 2,677.00

9481 Pleasant Grove $ 361.0010120 Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial $ 3,566.0010129 Derma Umc $ 94.00

10265 New Chapel (Planters) $ 3,400.7510352 Mt Nebo $ 514.0010460 Tupelo: St Paul $ 22,302.00

11030 Couparle $ 4,329.0011201 We Are One UMC $ 45,509.00

11240 Jackson: Central $ 1,848.7511365 Middlebrook $ 766.03

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Church Name Ratify Not-ratified

6. Acona #3010 Greenwood District 587 40 Church Total Votes: 2: For: 2 Against: 0

7. Black Hawk # 3011 Greenwood District 583 43 Church Total Votes: 12: For: 12 Against: 0

8. Enon #3012 Greenwood District 586 39 Church Total Votes: 9: For: 9 Against: 0

9. Durant #3140 Greenwood District 579 47 Church Total Votes: 12: For: 12 Against: 0

10. Seneasha #3183 Greenwood District 586 39 Church Total Votes: 13: For: 13 Against: 0

11. McLain # 4410 Hattiesburg District 572 42 Church Total Votes: 7: For: 7 Against: 0

12. Andrew Chapel # 5010 Meridian District 567 47 Church Total Votes: 56: For: 56 Against: 0

13. Hopewell # 5152 Meridian District 570 44 Church Total Votes: 9: For: 9 Against: 0

14. Shady Grove #6061 New Albany District 552 45 Church Total Votes: 16: For: 16 Against: 0

15. Marietta # 6180 New Albany District 555 42 Church Total Votes: 19: For: 19 Against: 0

16. Mt Zion # 6221 New Albany District 553 42 Church Total Votes: 5: For: 5 Against: 0

17. Lowery # 6301 New Albany District 554 43 Church Total Votes: 21: For: 21 Against: 0

18. Camp Ground # 6521 New Albany District 541 56 Church Total Votes: 17: For: 17 Against: 0

19. Tanner Chapel # 7600 Seashore District 563 38 Church Total Votes: 5 For: 5 Against: 0

20. Caldonia # 9070 Starkville District 555 46 Church Total Votes: 7: For: 7 Against: 0

21. Flint Hill # 9071 Starkville District 556 43 Church Total Votes: 31: For: 30 Against: 1

22. Macedonia # 10212 Tupelo District 564 36 Church Total Votes: 17: For: 17 Against: 0

23. Andrews Chapel # 10232 Tupelo District 561 39 Church Total Votes: 21: For: 21 Against: 0



Following is a report of the disaffiliation covenant payments received by year.

Year

Number of

churchesPension

Covenant

2 years of District and Conference Covenant Mission Shares

Clergy Pension Benefit

PACT premium

dueTotal payment

for the year

2019 7 $ 243,623 $ 92,324 $ 20,379 $ - $ 356,326

2020 11 $ 380,633 $ 96,374 $ 17,398 $ 529 $ 494,934

2021 23 $ 691,148 $ 288,998 $ 2,059 $ 1,670 $ 983,875

d. BoArd oF Pensions Report #1

FundingParagraph 1507 (2) of the 2016 Discipline states “the Council on Finance and Administration shall

report to the annual conference the amounts computed by the board that are required to meet the needs of the pension, benefit and relief programs of the conference.” This report is found in Report #3 in the Council on Finance and Administration report.

Pension Benefits and Liaison OfficesThe work of the Board of Pensions is carried out through David Stotts, the Conference Benefits

Officer, who is also the Conference Treasurer. Working in the Conference Benefits Office is the Benefits Liaison Officer Andy Ray. The Conference Benefits Office interfaces with Wespath Benefits/Investments (formerly the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) and assists the Bishop and Cabinet in pen-sion matters. The office is also available to assist participants with questions that relate to pensions and health benefits.

The benefits officer can be contacted through the conference treasurer’s office at 601-354-0515, or 866-647-7486 or at 320-A Briarwood Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39206.

Unfunded LiabilityVirtually 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 Wespath Benefits/Investments values the benefits provided under the plan and reviews our conference funding plan. The opinion of Wespath Benefits/Investments on the conference funding plan may will be in the 2021 Journal under the conference Board of Pension report #4. The funding plan may be read in its entirety in the Conference Benefits Office.

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 also factors in this computation. Investment performance during the past year has chal-lenged money managers to review long-term strategies. Your Board of Pension is studying various plans to maximize return on invested funds. The revised plans will acknowledge reduced rates of returns for the short-term.

The Board is recommending the PSR for 2022 to be $578. The Board will continue to review the level of the PSR determining future funding needs for any proposed increases and report these needs to the Conference Council on Finance and Administration.

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Funding for Pension Plan Must Be Paid in FullEach pastor and each church must understand the necessity of paying the Clergy Pension Benefit

billing in full each year. The text of The 2016 Discipline paragraph 639 (4) a and b states.

4. Proportional Payment - The board shall compare the records of the amounts paid by each pastoral charge for the support of pastors and for pension and benefit programs, computing the proportional distribution thereof and keeping a permanent record of defaults of the churches of the conference that have failed to observe the following provisions pertaining to proportional payment, and shall render annually to each church that is in default a statement of the amounts in default for that and preceding years.

a) When the apportionment to the pastoral charge for the pension and benefits program of the annual confer-ence has been determined, payments made thereon by each pastoral charge shall be exactly proportionate to payments made on the salary or salaries of the ordained minister or clergy serving it.

b) The treasurer of the pastoral charge shall be primarily responsible for the application of proportional pay-ment; but in the event of the treasurer’s failure to apply it, the pastor shall adjust cash salary and payment according to the proper ratio, as provided above, before the pastor enters the respective amounts in the statistical repost to the annual conference.

The annual conference must fund the retirement payments to clergy. Surviving spouses and depen-dent children of deceased clergy may also be a recipient of benefits.

The Conference Board of Pensions in their June 2021 meeting received a report of arrearages begin-ning on January 1, 2010 through December 31,2020 for Clergy Benefit invoicing. This information was forwarded to each district and may be seen in the following Report #5. Unpaid balances carry forward each year. It is the plan of the Conference Board of Pensions to keep careful records of non-payment and to contact district superintendents where this has occurred. An aggressive plan for collection has been provided to the Conference Benefits Office and the plan shall be followed.

Arrearage information will be available for review in the Conference Benefits Office at the end of any month.

Conference Action Requested for Past Due Direct InvoicesThe Board believes strongly that the benefits cost must be paid in accordance with The 2016 Book of

Discipline. It is the recommendation of the Board that no raise be offered to or accepted by a pastor who is serving a church with a past due balance in the direct invoice plan. The Board asks the 2021 Annual Conference to go on record concurring with this recommendation.

The Board requests that the 2021 Annual Conference go on record recommending that the funds received from a church that is merging or closing be first applied to the unpaid direct invoices of the church.

InvestmentsThe money of the Conference Board of Pension is invested with the Methodist Foundation of

Mississippi, Inc., Hancock Whitney Bank, and Wespath Benefits/Investments. All of our investments are made with the consent of the conference board. The operating account is at Trustmark National Bank.

At year-end, we had general funds of $973,337 at Trustmark National Bank, $1,686,498 invested with Wespath Benefits/Investments, Superannuate funds of $1,756,028 invested at Wespath Benefits/Investments, $2,991,967 for CRSP and $756,862 for Pre-82 Funds invested at the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi, Inc., and $1,480,221 invested in the Leo Seal Fund at the Hancock Whitney Bank.

Minister’s Personal ContributionsEach minister is given the opportunity to participate in the United Methodist Personal Investment

Plan (UMPIP) of Wespath Benefits/Investments. 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 Wespath Benefits/Investments. 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. A Roth option is also available.

If a minister moves, he/she must make a new contract with the new church for his/her UMPIP and Conference Benefits Office will report it to Wespath Benefits/Investments.

The Conference Board highly encourages every full-time participant to participate in UMPIP up to 1% so as to receive the matching portion of up to 1% of the CRSP defined contribution.

Retired MinistersRental/housing allowances. A resolution in regard to a rental/housing allowance has been prepared

for action at this session of annual conference. Each retired minister is requested to study this resolution carefully. Let it also be emphasized that adequate records must be kept in order to justify expenses claimed.

Should a retired minister die during the year, exclusion for rental/housing allowance is available with respect to the income of the minister during the time he or she was alive. However, the exclusion is not available to the surviving spouse.

Moving Expense The Board has recommended to the Council on Finance and Administration that the moving

expense for retirees moving to their retirement home be paid based on the guidelines that have been recommended by CFA.

Conference AuthorizationIt is the policy of the Conference Board of Pension, through its treasurer, to place with Wespath

Benefits/Investments or the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi, Inc., such funds as it receives from time to time. Such funds are to be invested in Wespath Benefits/Investments or the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi, Inc., for the use and benefit of said conference Board of Pension, to transfer among accounts an amount required for the monthly and annual payments to Wespath Benefits/Investments for the cost of our pension program.

Education Programs on PensionsWe encourage districts to initiate programs for education on the pension plans. The conference

Board of Pension will be glad to arrange programming and education events to district ministers and their spouses, and to any called meeting of ministers and laypersons. Adequate time for full presentation and questions should be allowed. Contact the Conference Benefits Office to arrange one of these meetings.

On October 19-20, 2020 we plan to offer the 3 “L” Academy again. This education event was started in 2009. The event will be highlighting (1) structuring the salary compensation package, (2) explanation of the available retirement plans, (3) workshops for those contemplating retirement within the next 5 - 7 years, (4) a lifetime planning seminar for interested pastors and their spouses and (5) various other infor-mation on connectional giving, stewardship, and wellness. This event will be in Jackson with speakers coming from Wespath Benefits/Investments, various general church agencies and other local resources.

The conference benefits officer will continue to provide a one-day meeting to offer assistance to those retiring at the upcoming Annual Conference. At this meeting, assistance with their retirement benefit election forms and medical benefit options will be provided. This is a very helpful forum and will also be offered in April of 2022.

Wespath Benefits/Investments prior to COVID provided an educational session, revitup, in the fall for the clergy under the age of 40. The Conference board will offer scholarships for those clergy desiring to attend this event.

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Gifts and WillsIn 2009, the Board was notified of the inclusion of the pension program in the Leo Seal Trust. Since

2009, $973,643 has been received and is in the Hancock Whitney Bank. The original purpose of the gift was for building and equipment. The board has received approval from the court system and trustee for the interest on the endowment fund to be transferred annually to the Conference Board of Pension in an effort to begin to reduce the amount of the funding requirements. The Conference Board of Pension has designated these funds including the earnings to be for the unfunded Pre-82 liability.

Social Security for MinistersSocial Security is a vital part of a minister’s financial plan. This gives protection for retirement, dis-

ability, and survivor benefits, as well as Medicare. If a minister has any questions related to his/her relation-ship to social security, please contact your local social security office.

“O For A Thousand” ProgramAt the 2010 Annual Conference, the “O For A Thousand” program was announced. The purpose

of this program and fund was to provide funding for the unfunded liability of the Pre-82 program. The Board hopes that all churches either as a church or as groups in the church will fund “O For A Thousand.”

Pension Liability for Churches that are Closing, being Abandonded or Choosing to Leave the Denomination

The Mississippi Annual Conference Board of Pensions (CBOP) remind the Conference Negotiation Team and Conference Trustees that, in the sale and disposition of discontinued, abandoned, and disaffili-ated local church property (real, personal and intangible property) the 2019 General Conference called session added paragraphs to the Discipline for these situations. 2019 General Conference directed that a pension payment be assessed in these situations. These funds are to be added to the conference Board of Pension reserves so that the mandatory clergy retirement (pension) plans (the liabilities for which the Annual Conference is responsible) and other Conference liabilities (e.g., retiree medical coverage, etc.) are funded.

Additions to the Discipline provided an equitable remedy for the following facts. (1) The clergyper-son who is (a) surrendering his or her credentials for any reason, (b) who was originally vested in his or her accrued pension benefit that are borne by the Annual Conference and (c) which had to be paid in accordance with the plan documents referenced in 2016 Discipline ¶1504.1. (2) The Annual Conference retained market risk and longevity risk for these promised benefits, as though it were a commercial insurer of an annuity payment. This was amended so that the clergy person will receive a payout valued on the market basis.

Rev. Dr. John M. McCay, III, Chairperson David Stotts, CPA Conference Benefits Officer



Report #2Conference Board Of Pension Budget

2021 Budget 2022 Budget

Receipts: Clergy Benefit Invoices For Pension $ 4,100,000 $ 4,100,000 Direct Invoices For Pre 82 $ 240,000 $ 240,000 Direct Invoices For Less Than Full Time $ 220,000 $ 220,000 Interest On Superannuate Endowment $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Other Interest $ 125,000 $ 125,000 Hancock Bank (Gain/(Loss) ) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Interest On Pre 82 Funds $ 22,000 $ 22,000 Leo Seal Trust Disbursements $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Gain On Investments-Wespath $ 8,500 $ 8,500 Interest Gifts From Various Trusts $ 21,750 $ 21,750 Disaffiliation funds $ 300,000 $ 300,000 General SEF Distribution $ 30,816 $ 30,816 Gifts To Pre 82 Liability-O For A Thousand $ 2,225 $ 2,225 Chartered Fund Distribution $ 708 $ 708 Total Receipts $ 5,420,999 $ 5,420,999

Disbursements:Cost Of Pension BenefitsCRSP-DB $ 2,104,740 $ 2,161,032 Pre 82 Payment $ 667,531 $ 959,799 Pre 82 Increase $ 157,069 $ - Comprehensive Protection Plan Premiums $ 928,000 $ 928,000 CRSP-DC 2% $ 498,200 $ 498,200 CRSP-DC-1% Match $ 244,000 $ 244,000 Defined Contribution For Less Than Full Time $ 188,150 $ 188,150 Subtotal Cost of Pension Benefits $ 4,787,690 $ 4,979,181

Operating Expenses Salaries And Benefits $ 75,000 $ 62,521 3 “L” Academy $ 25,000 $ 25,000 Travel Meals Meetings $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Professional Fees $ 11,000 $ 11,000 Office Expense $ 7,000 $ 7,000 Annual Conf. Retirees Luncheon $ 8,000 $ - Liasion Contractual Arrangements $ 6,000 $ 6,000 Revitup Young Clergy Event $ 6,000 $ 6,000 Bank Charges $ 5,100 $ 5,100 Grave Markers $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Per Diem Annual Conf-Surviving Spouses $ 2,500 $ - Payment To Dependent Children $ 530 $ 530 Dues $ 125 $ 125

Subtotal Operating Expenses $ 156,255 $ 133,276

Total Disbursements $ 4,943,945 $ 5,112,457

Net Receipts Over (Disbursements) $ 477,054 $ 308,542


Report #3Board of Pensions

Item No. 1Disability income and renewal of disability income are granted only if disability benefits are approved from the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) by Wespath Benefits/Investments (formerly the General Board of Pensions). Medical leave with disability income was granted to the following:

Item No. 2The 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 minister yeArs

Beulah Irving William R. Irving 4.75

Item No. 3The following ministers serving in Extension Ministries in 2020-2021 served with pension responsibility on the conference:

Item No. 4The following ministers serving in Extension Ministries in 2020-2021 served with pension responsibility on the institution or agency served:

Phillip DearmanFredrick Leon GerberRandy JamesWilliam G. JoynerAnn KaufmanPaul F. Knight

Brenda McCaskill Oscar McGoughElizabeth MillerJames MorrisDeborah Mingo PalmerDonald L. Patterson

Jeffrey G. PruettThomas RandallThomas Lionel SamsonRonald SchwakeKevin Yearber

Fred BrittonPaulette Buford-JamesStephen CookCynthia A. CrossEric DavisDayna GoffHugh M. Griffin

Trey HarperTara J. HayesRicky HaynesLarry HilliardStephen KeenKevin KoshElizabeth Raigan Miskelly

Lindsey RobinsonConnie M. SheltonAnzette Smith ThomasTimothy Charles Thompson, IIVictoria L. WhiteWilliam E. WillisJason Zebert

Kurt Thomas AppelTerri K. ArmstrongLoye B. AshtonMichael Ray BakerAlicia Beam-IngramMaxine S. BoldenDiane L. BramanAlice Carol BurnettCharlene CheneyJulian Lamar DavisDorothy Dickson-RishelStephanie Foretich-McKeyWalter Lee Frazier

Elisabeth Ann GarvinAdam GordonJohn Robert HallHubert Dale HathornElizabeth Queen HenryRichard Michael HicksVirginia Jones HollandJustin Kyle IvyAnna Fleming-JonesDiane Griffin LemmonWalter N. LeveretteGerald LiuEarl McAnally

Albert D. MoselyAllison Stacey ParvinPaige Swaim PresleyJoseph T. RanagerJoseph T. ReiffChristine Brooking RichardsonJohn D. RichardsonBrian Francis ScottDavid Carey SellersJoseph SheltonDonald SimmonsKristen WilliamsEarl Wilson, III


Item No. 5For clergy in Extension Ministry, 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 Conference Board of Pension has entered into agreements with those extensions ministries who desire to cover their clergy by CRSP. The cost shall be paid by the extension ministry.

Item No. 6Annuity 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.

Rev. Dr. John M. McCay, III, ChairpersonDavid Stotts, CPA Conference Benefits Officer

Report #42022 Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan

(Full report will be on file in the conference benefits office when completed)


BrookhavendistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

1022 Pleasant Valley $ 41.501052 Mallalieu $ 552.501060 Bethesda $ 1,029.801070 Little Rock UMC $ 2,420.001161 Hub Chapel $ 50.001230 Felder $ 26,948.451270 Gloster $ 27,618.781291 Gallatin $ 79.541292 St Morris $ 12,627.881321 St Paul $ 1,466.241502 Thirkield $ 4,186.251510 New Hebron $ 528.871530 New Hope Memorial $ 147.251576 Zion Ridge $ 55.761591 Hopewell $ 1,201.201610 St Paul (Franklin County) $ 7,375.961620 Summit $ 1,020.00

East JacksondistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

2120 Carthage: Wesley Chapel $ 40.002202 Mars Hill $ 1,281.432261 Brandon:Trinity $ 897.812280 Holly Bush $ 284.002340 Lena $ 245.772351 Union Grove $ 190.002442 New Chapel $ 99.862480 Pelahatchie: First $ 1,753.122492 Mountain Ridge $ 5,130.002595 St James $ 344.252601 Bethel $ 6,689.82

GreenwooddistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

3010 Acona $ 1,758.843170 Galilee Treadwell $ 4,110.943182 Spring Grove $ 270.003220 Greenville: Trinity $ 4,394.793230 Greenwood: Decell $ 770.703280 Grenada: Grace $ 16,239.993300 Holcomb $ 357.843302 Sparta $ 357.843480 Ruleville: First $ 3,827.813550 Winona: Haven $ 27,985.823650 Silver City $ 8,062.54

HattiesburgdistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

4030 Batson $ 380.004042 Spring Hill (Montros $ 10,922.164115 Dudley Chapel $ 2,589.854230 Hebron (Soso) $ 13,731.434250 Hickory Grove $ 956.254260 Carson $ 3,719.254390 James Chapel $ 32.104392 St Paul $ 18.004421 Moody’s Chapel $ 3,251.954430 McLaurin $ 36,035.024440 Montrose $ 5,302.804441 Garlandville $ 5,050.804501 Mount Olive(Jones County) $ 277.024530 Petal: First UMC $ 1,195.314560 Prentiss $ 804.304660 Big Rock $ 48.004663 New Hope $ 72.004681 Mount Zion (Waynesboro) $ 19,326.904682 Pleasant Ridge $ 16,424.704683 St Luke $ 2,609.364701 Lone Star $ 165.00

MeridiandistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

5026 James Chapel $ 1,286.005030 Chunky $ 8,760.005042 Hopewell (Collinsville) $ 253.995061 Pleasant Ridge $ 446.255152 Hopewell (Quitman) $ 47.505180 Elizabeth $ 3,909.605193 Mount Jordan $ 439.965230 Lake Central $ 3,029.865232 Union Chapel $ 2,016.785400 St Elizabeth $ 11,950.175511 Mt. Zion (Philadelphia) $ 942.695560 Macedonia $ 1,240.185582 Hopewell (Rose Hill) $ 451.565590 Mount Zion (Newton) $ 1,935.005640 Coke’s Chapel $ 44.205642 Spring Hill (Shubuta $ 3,340.235643 Sweet Pilgrim $ 2,935.265680 Stonewall $ 85.005710 Tabernacle $ 4,676.925730 Wesley Chapel (Meridian) $ 114.50

Report #5Following are the past due Clergy Pension invoices as of 12-31-2020


New AlbanydistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

6100 Booneville: Grace $ 2,071.866210 Hickory Flat $ 739.006310 Mt Pleasant $ 5,106.046311 Brownfield $ 1,890.006321 Ebenezer $ 566.956421 Abbeville $ 252.006451 Bethel (Rienzi) $ 75.006490 Friendship (Myrtle) $ 342.606520 Walnut $ 1,224.40SeashoredistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

7032 Holmes Chapel $ 637.507251 White Plains $ 6,293.347340 Mount Pleasant (Lucedale) $ 169.137361 Pine Grove $ 981.767370 Midway $ 3,560.007500 Pass Christian: St Paul $ 531.997531 Saucier $ 420.757550 Roberts Chapel $ 100.00

SenatobiadistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

8131 Mt Vernon $ 462.008211 Horn Lake Umc $ 12,770.948220 Holly Springs: Asbury $ 22,836.968290 Lula $ 1,722.608324 Calvin Chapel $ 1,096.508350 Mt Pleasant $ 7,838.528478 Strickland $ 817.008501 Red Banks $ 2,821.848521 Bethlehem $ 430.298600 The Well At Lewisburg $ 119.17

StarkvilledistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

9021 Rockport $ 47.009040 Baldwin $ 285.249110 Brownlee $ 8,263.209220 Kosciusko: Wesley $ 6,676.659280 Maben $ 2,185.02

9310 Macon: St Paul $ 3,188.609311 Mt Moriah (Macon) $ 40.939332 Liberty Hill $ 44.329340 Middleton $ 13,937.539361 Mount Pisgah $ 203.349380 Jones Chapel $ 42.009480 Sturgis: Boyd Chapel $ 331.769491 Piney Jordan $ 314.089502 Lebanon (Eupora) $ 252.009591 Pleasant Hill (Louisville) $ 79.50

TupelodistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

10021 Prairie $ 918.0010030 Aberdeen: St Peter $ 2,720.9710072 Spruell Chapel $ 1,669.6210101 Bethel $ 57.2410102 Sherman $ 12.7210130 Carolina $ 247.5010180 Hamilton $ 8,260.0010202 Van Vleet $ 2,900.5910242 New Hope (Houston) $ 439.0710290 Ozark $ 6,745.0810320 Pontotoc: Fairview UMC $ 25,127.0110352 Mt Nebo $ 5,358.7010353 Pleasant Grove (Pontotoc) $ 2,010.0410354 Usher Valley $ 1,288.4410360 Prairie Mount $ 312.0810370 Saltillo $ 6,675.1010371 Hebron $ 1,787.5210390 Smithville $ 5,737.0310450 Tupelo: St Mark $ 50.8310460 Tupelo: St Paul $ 11,388.81

West JacksondistriCt CHurCH # And nAme BAlAnCe

11041 Midway UMC $ 3,805.0411292 Wesley Chapel (Benton) $ 11.1011340 Jackson: Wells Memorial $ 2,340.6711365 Middlebrook $ 9,848.04

Total Due $ 554,741.51


e. BoArd oF mediCAl BeneFits

Report #1Active Insurance Program

The Board of Medical Benefits is seeking to provide a financially sound and diverse benefit plan for the PPO and HDHP plan while remaining in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Utilizing Ross and Yerger as our plan consultants and TPA, Blue Cross Blue Shield as our plan administrators, Amazing Pace’s program of wellness and disease management, and the dental and vision ancillary products through The Guardian, the plan is a well-rounded program for managing health care and promoting well-ness. Karleen Green of Phelps Dunbar continues to provide the legal guidance to the board. The Board is recommending the continuation of the plan with no changes in plan design or eligibility.

The rates for the self-insured plan for 2022 are as follows.

For Clergy appointed to local church

2022 Rate 2022 Rate Paid by Paid byPremium Category Check Draft

Basic PlanEmployee Rate $ 125 $ 122Spouse under 65 Includes Employee $ 619 $ 605Dependents Includes Employee $ 536 $ 523Full Family Includes Employee $ 825 $ 806

High Deductible PlanSingle Rate $ 82 $ 80Spouse under 65 Includes Employee $ 510 $ 500Dependents Includes Employee $ 436 $ 425Full Family Includes Employee $ 681 $ 665

For eligible Clergy and laypersons employed by other non-mission share apportioned salary paying entities or clergy on leave status

2022 Rate 2022 Rate Paid by Paid byPremium Category Check Draft

Basic PlanEmployee Rate $ 834 $ 831Spouse under 65 Includes Employee $ 1,328 $ 1,314Dependents Includes Employee $ 1,245 $ 1,232Full Family Includes Employee $ 1,534 $ 1,515

High Deductible PlanSingle Rate $ 791 $ 789Spouse under 65 Includes Employee $ 1,219 $ 1,209Dependents Includes Employee $ 1,145 $ 1,134Full Family Includes Employee $ 1,390 $ 1,374


Ancillary PlansThe 2022 rates for the ancillary plans and are as follows:

(Must be enrolled in the Conference health plan to be eligible for dental and vision coverage)

2022 Rate 2022 Rate Paid by Paid byDental Rates Check Draft

Employee $ 35 $ 34 Employee + 1 $ 77 $ 75 Family $ 109 $ 106 2022 Rate 2022 Rate Paid by Paid byVision Rates Check Draft

Employee $ 8 $ 7Employee/Spouse $ 13 $ 12Employee/Child $ 14 $ 13Family $ 20 $ 19

NOTE APPLIES TO ALL PLANS: ■ 5% Late charge if not paid by 25th of the month ■ At the death of the clergy, surviving spouses who are on the plan may continue at the lower of the 2 rates prior to the clergy death. These rates are subject to the same changes as all other participants.

Retiree Insurance Program The Conference Board of Medical Benefits provides access to retiree insurance as required by the

2016 Discipline. The Board has negotiated a fully insured program entitled Retiree Benefit Choice through our current provider, AmWINS. Open enrollment will be in the fall of each year with a plan beginning the following January 1.

This plan provides the following 2 options:1. Enhanced Plan: This is the plan that provides the Part G type program and a drug card. 2. Individual Plan: This plan allows a participant to go into the insurance market with the help

of the AmWINS support group and design a plan that best suits their personal needs and level of premium most affordable to them.

Effective July 1, 2015, the retired eligible clergy and dependents that are 65 and over, Medicare eligible, and not eligible for the conference self-insured active plan will have access to this plan. Clergy who are eligible for the retiree program but who are appointed full time as defined by ACA to serve a local church or ministry and further qualify for the self-insured plan shall be included in the self-insured plan. Those who are on the AmWINS plan as of June 30, 2015 may remain on the plan unless they have a change in appointment qualifying for conference provided insurance.

Retiree Benefits Choice will continue to provide the billing services for these plans. The retiree credit will first reduce the billing premium for the Enhanced and Basic Plans. The Individual Plan will be funded with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) earned by the retiree based on the rules adopted by the Annual Conference. Participants are encouraged to use the expanded ACH plan which will allow selec-tion of draft dates (1st, 8th, or 15th of the month).

The open enrollment dates will be announced and opportunities to enroll in AmWINS Retiree Benefit Choice will be held in various locations around the conference. Continuing in the current plan or selecting on of the plans above can be accomplished by mail.


Mississippi Conference Post-Retirement Health Benefit (PRHB) In the 2019 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference, it was determined to sunset the benefit

effective for those retiring after July 1, 2020. Those who had earned the credit and retired prior to that date will continue to receive the benefit as previously adopted. The PRHB plan provides (1) a clergy who is on the conference medical plan for at least 5 years immediately preceding their retirement and (2) a lay employee who has 10 years of coverage immediately preceding their retirement will receive a cash supplement as long as the coverage is bought through the conference plan. This supplement is $7 per month per full service year for service in the Mississippi Conference and is up to a maxi-mum of 35 years or $245 monthly - $2,940 annually. This supplement is to be applied to their conference sponsored Medicare Supplement. The credit transfers to the surviving spouse if that spouse is also on the conference insurance at the time of death of the retiree. A break in coverage of their conference insurance terminates this monetary supplement unless the clergy is serving in an appointment at least ¾ time.

As of December 31, 2020, the PRHB has a funding liability of $7,500,676. There is cash funding on hand of $10,817,576 which fully funds the plan at December 31, 2020. As the plan no longer receives funds from the Board of Medical Benefits and because it is the plan design and liability of the annual conference, the reporting was transferred to the financial statements effective January 1, 2020.

Eligibility for Conference Funded Medical Insurance Coverage Leaves of Absence

■ Clergy on voluntary leave or involuntary leave are not under appointment. Rather, leaves are considered a Change in Conference Relationship and are governed by Section XVI of the Book of Discipline, ¶¶352-354. In October 2014, the Judicial Council issued Decision 1273, which confirms voluntary and involuntary leaves are not appointments. The current language of the health plan document defines Eligible Person to include, among other things, “clergy under appointment by the Bishop.” Because individuals on voluntary and involuntary leave are not under appointment, they would not qualify for coverage as Eligible Persons. Therefore, the clergy going on leave could be covered as an Eligible Dependent under their clergy spouse’s coverage.

■ It should be noted that clergy on leave who are not part of a clergy couple would not be eligible for medical insurance coverage except for one year under state continuation coverage.

Extension Ministry■ According to the Book of Discipline, ¶343, clergy may be appointed to extension ministries.

Therefore, if the persons were appointed to extension ministry, then they would qualify as Eligible Persons as defined by the Health Plan. If so, those individuals could not be covered as Eligible Dependents. Rather, they must be covered as Eligible Persons under the provisions of the Plan.

Flexible Spending Plan (the “Flex Plan”) The extended cabinet acted ad interim on May 11, 2020, to add the following amendment to the

Flex Plan. This was done to give immediate access to the holders of a Health FSA through the confer-ence plan.

Participants in the Flex Plan may elect to defer a portion of compensation to Medical Expense Accounts. Contributions to Medical Expense Accounts are available for reimbursement of Medical Expenses, as defined by the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and the Flex Plan. On March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which included various forms of relief for certain employee benefits plans. Section 3702 of the CARES Act permits reimbursement of certain over-the-counter drugs and medical products without a prescription. This is an expansion of the existing rules which prohibit reimbursement of such costs unless (a) the drugs are legally procured and generally accepted as falling within a category of medi-


cine and drugs; and (b) the participant, his or her spouse, or dependent obtains a prescription for the drug from a licensed health care provider or other authorized person in accordance with Code Section 106(f). The relief under the CARES Act applies to expenses incurred after December 31, 2019.

The Board of Medical Benefits recommends affirming the Flex Plan amendment to permit reimburse-ment of items as permitted under Section 3702 of the CARES Act.

Reverend David Shumaker, ChairpersonDavid Stotts, CPA, Conference Benefits Officer

Report #2Conference Board Of Medical Benefits Budget

2021 2022 Budget Budget

SELF INSURED PLAN

Self Insured Plan Receipts Participant Payments $ 1,810,000 $ 1,810,000 Direct Invoice Employer Share $ 3,200,000 $ 3,264,000 Ancillary Dental/Vision $ 247,000 $ 250,000 Rx Drug Rebate $ 440,000 $ 450,000

Total Self Insured Plan Receipts $ 5,697,000 $ 5,774,000

Self Insured Cost Provider & Rx Claims $ 4,905,835 $ 5,000,000 Ancillary Dental/Vision Cost $ 247,000 $ 250,000

Total Self Insured Plan Cost $ 5,152,835 $ 5,250,000

Net Self Insured Plan Receipts $ 544,165 $ 524,000

OTHER INCOME Interest Income $ 40,000 $ 40,000 Late Fees $ - $ 600 Gain (Loss) Long Term Investments $ 250,000 $ 250,000 FSA Administrative Fees $ 6,500 $ 6,600

Total Plan Receipts $ 840,665 $ 821,200

OPERATING EXPENSES: Administration-Third Party Admin. $ 300,000 $ 300,000 Reinsurance Aggregate & Specific $ 200,000 $ 225,000 Clerical Salaries And Benefits $ 75,000 $ 62,561 Wellness Benefits-Amazing Pace $ 67,000 $ 70,000 TPA Administrator Fees $ 36,500 $ 36,500 Wellness Rewards $ 25,000 $ 26,000 Legal Fees $ 21,000 $ 25,000 Audit $ 13,000 $ 13,000 Actuary $ 5,000 $ 10,000 Office Supplies $ 6,700 $ 7,000 Liasion Officer $ 6,000 $ 6,000 1095 B Compliance Forms $ 5,820 $ 5,820


FSA Administration $ 6,000 $ 6,000 Bonding Fees $ 4,830 $ 4,830 Bank Charges $ 3,500 $ 3,750 Affordable Care Act Taxes $ 1,800 $ 1,800 Meeting Expense $ 250 $ 500

Total Operating Expenses $ 777,400 $ 803,761

Net Receipts Over (Expenses) $ 63,265 $ 17,439

Reverend David Shumaker, ChairpersonDavid Stotts, CPA, Conference Benefits Officer

F. rePort oF Commission on ArCHives And History

The Ministry of Memory is the mission of Archives & History and is carried out daily in the J.B. Cain Archives of Mississippi Methodism, located in the Millsaps College Library. Staffed jointly with the College Archives, it is the repository of Mississippi Conference historical records as directed by the Discipline. The Methodist collection is open to the public for research weekday mornings and serves as a rich resource to authors, scholars, church historians, and family history researchers. Methodist holdings include a large collection of manuscripts, diaries, journals, correspondence, book, and church histories, along with the MS Conference records and publications dating from 1799. There are 1,100 books and 500 linear feet of manuscripts in the collection. The Commission supports the Cain Archives and encourages Mississippi Methodists to contact the Archives for research assistance and guidance on church records.

The 2019 Tobias Gibson Award was awarded to Dr. Walter Howell, Conference Historian, at the Conference Glory-Sightings Banquet in recognition of his contributions to the preservation of Mississippi Methodist history.

The Commission is pleased to have made available the last 50 years of Conference Journals on-line on the Conference web site at this link: https://www.mississippi-umc.org/conferencejournals. This includes Journals from all four antecedent conferences from 1968 to present. In addition, digitization of all the Journals from 1939 to 1967 is complete and ready to be posted online as well.

The multi-year Commission project to provide online access to past Conference Journals and the Mississippi Methodist Advocate newspaper is progressing nicely. The Mississippi Methodist Advocates have been digitized 1968-2009, and 1947-1967 are currently being digitized. When complete, these electronic files will be made available on-line on the MS Conference web site. Digitizing these permanent records of the MS Conference accomplishes dual purposes of preservation and access. Importantly, it simplifies the research process for Mississippi Methodists and beyond.

Lambuth Day at the UMC Heritage Landmark Pearl River Church in Madison County was observed in October, an annual event held since 1927. The Pearl River Church Historic Council received a Heritage Landmark grant from the GCAH to assist in replacing the roof. Council members hosted edu-cators from a Lambuth-related school in Japan who are planning to bring students to visit the Heritage Landmark church in 2021.

The Commission urges churches to submit histories and anniversary materials to the Cain Archives. These may be in print, photographic or digital format. The address is J.B. Cain Archives, 1701 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39211 or [email protected]. Permanent records of discontinued churches are to be placed in the Cain Archives as well.

Commission members and Conference trustees have formed a task group to determine viability of preserving the William Foster house in Natchez, a site of historic significance in the Conference.

The Commission urges those interested in Mississippi Methodist history to acquire the recently published book A Complete History of Methodism as Connected to the Mississippi Conference, 1846-1869, which is the culmination of the Commission project to transcribe and publish the long lost manuscripts

of volumes 3 and 4 of John G. Jones 19th century narrative of the story of Methodist beginnings in Mississippi. His eyewitness accounts include biographies of circuit-riding ministers, reports of church politics, descriptions of love feasts and revivals, and more. Copies are available at the Conference Office and at the J.B. Cain Archives in the Millsaps Library. Other books from the Mississippi Methodist Historical Society are also for sale in the Cain Archives.

Rev. Rob Webb, ChairDavid Stotts, CPA Staff Representative

United Methodist Church Heritage Landmarks designated by the General Conference

1. Pearl River Church, Madison County 2016 2. Gulfside Assembly, Waveland 2016

United Methodist Historic Sites designated by the Mississippi Annual Conference

1. Pearl River Church, Madison County 1977 8. Columbus First Church 1998 2. Washington Church, Washington 1977 9. Woodville Church, Woodville 1998 3. Sharon Church and Community, Madison 1977 10. John Ford Home at Sandy Hook, 4. Kingston Church, Adams County 1979 Marion County 1998 5. Gulfside Assembly, Waveland 1980 11. Felder Campground and Church 2018 6. Elizabeth Female Academy 1976 12. Galloway Memorial UMC, Jackson 2019 7. Seashore Assembly 1982


Tobias Gibson AwardGiven annually by the Mississippi Conference Commission

on Archives & History for significant contributions to the preservation of United Methodist history in the Mississippi Conference

Established 1996

Recipients:

1996 Nell Thomas, Greenville First UMC1997 Debra McIntosh, Millsaps College Archives1998 Rev. Claude Johnson, Conference Historian, North MS Conference1999 Mabel Pittman, Central UMC, Jackson2000 James Earl Price, Vicksburg, MS Methodist Historical Society president2001 Dr. John H. Graham, Conference Historian, Upper MS Conference2002 Dr. William L. Jenkins, Jr., Commission leadership2003 Rev. Dwight Prowell, Commission leadership2004 Rev. James W. Matheny, John Wesley interpreter2005 Kathryn Clark, founder Pearl River Church Historic Council2006 Hattie Pearl Decell, Episcopal secretary to five bishops2007 Rev. Wayne Webster, historian 2008 Martha “Twick” Morrison, Conference Lay Leader/UMW president2009 Elbert Hilliard, Chairman, Pearl River Church Historic Council 2010 Rev. David Harrison, historian2011 Rev. Jim Genesse, host pastor 2010 SEJ Historical Society, Madison UMC2012 Tom Henderson, Millsaps College Librarian2013 Virginia Mathews, Benton UMC, Commission leadership 2014 Michael Hedgepeth, Director Seashore Assembly


2015 Rev. Rob Webb, William Winans interpreter, Commission leadership2016 Henry Scott & Rosemary Scott Ainsworth, donors, J. G. Jones manuscript2017 Rev. Dr. Jerry Williams, Commission leadership 2018 James R. “Jim” Bowers, 5-yr volunteer Cain Archives2019 Dr. Walter Howell, Conference Historian, editor, J. G. Jones manuscript2020 Dr. Sue Lauderdale, Chairperson, Pearl River Church Historic Council



Section iV

ConneCtional Ministry Updates

United Methodist Appalachian Ministry NetworkWe envision a society where all people in Appalachia are valued. One in which all are offered discipleship for

Jesus Christ and where all have the opportunity to realize God-centered spiritual, social, and economic potential. The mission of the United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network is to advocate for Appalachia within the structure of the United Methodist Church and to empower social justice through leadership development and col-laboration with ministries and organizations that serve the region.

UMAMN is closely monitoring the COVID 19 situation in the Appalachian region. In March 2020, COVID cases were first confirmed in Appalachia. By July 26, 2020, every one of the Region’s 420 counties recorded confirmed cases. For detailed information about COVID’s impact in Appalachia visit: arc.gov.

Executive Board Members: Rev. John Baney, Board Chair, Susquehanna Conference; Rev. Joy Wigal, Recording Secretary, West Ohio Conference; Sharon Kirtdoll, Finance Secretary, East Ohio Conference; Sue Rogers, Treasurer, East Ohio Conferences; Deaconess Erie Stuckett, Membership Chair, Mississippi Conference; Rev. Lee Ann Dunlap, West Ohio Conference; and Gayle Leasure, West Virginia Conference; Linda Thayer and Betsy Harkins , Western PA Conference; Roena Littlejohn, NY Conference, Added members this year: Tony Campbell and Nancy Wetzel, Kentucky Conference

Spring Board Meeting, May 2020 was held virtually. Roger Grace, Rural Chaplains Association, gave a devotional around Esther and encouraged us in the work we are doing. The board members voted to award $4500 in ‘Hunger and Poverty’ grants (details below). The board agreed to offer emergency COVID19 related grants for $500 to sites that had previously applied and needed a continuation of resources due to an increase in clients needing food. The board agreed that all meetings would be held virtually for the remainder of the year.

Fall Board Meeting, October 2020 was held virtually. The board voted to continue to award emergency COVID related grants. A new campaign was launched for 2021 “85 Builders” to raise fund-ing for the 50th Anniversary Assembly to be held in the fall of 2022. The board voted to continue the COVID related grants for 2021 and to only hold virtual meetings and to increase our newsletters from biannual (2) to bimonthly (6).

2020 Hunger and Poverty Grants A total of 55 children, 66 seniors and 580 families were served from the seven funded hunger and poverty grant sites. Grant breakdown: 230 families received food and household products at the food pantry in Ashland, KY ($500), 328 children received food, with new equipment and supplies for the mobile school panty in Minvera, OH ($1500), 21 cancer patients received liquid nutrition packages in Big Stone Gap, VA ($500), 150 children received hot meals from the mobile summer feeding program unit in Steubenville, OH ($500), 350 families received food bags at Henderson Settlement in Frakes, KY ($500), 45 home-bound senior citizens received meals thru the home delivery program at Matt’s Ministry in Hayesville, NC ($500). 75 children received backpacks with food for the weekend during the school semester in Sherrodsville, OH ($500).

2020 UMC Conference Contributions: MS: $3000., NY: $3050, East Ohio: $2000, Susquehanna, PA: $4000, Western PA: $1000. Holston: $1000, and Foothills District, OH: $1000. A copy of the 2021 budget and audit will be provided to the Conference Treasurer’s office.

2020 Advance Special Contributions: $ 3370.35 Submitted by Angela Kirtdoll


The Baddour CenterWe at The Baddour Center wish our friends within the Mississippi Conference greetings and bless-

ings. Year after year, it is imperative that we open our report with thanking you, all of the churches and their individual members. While things have been “different” for everyone during the past year, your love, support, and prayers were evident. The Conference has for 42-plus years faithfully helped nurture and grow countless lives through Baddour’s ministry.

We kicked off last year’s report by sharing about our at-the-time, recently-completed and -introduced strategic plan. We intended to take full advantage of linking our vision with the play on words that the year “2020” affords. We penned that report exactly one week before Baddour Center initiated its first of many campus “lockdowns.” Well…after a year of battling the pandemic, the much more fitting cliché is “…hindsight is 20/20.”

Baddour Center never closed yet spent much of 2020 largely secluded as a result of the Covid virus. A significant number of residents and employees contracted the virus last year during two separate out-breaks, and a miraculous number of those never showed signs or symptoms of illness. A tremendous praise! At one point, we converted our entire Community Life Building into a quarantine site and infirmary.

The year brought much uncertainty to a place – and, more importantly, to residents (and their fami-lies) – where togetherness and daily routine are cornerstones. Those of you familiar with us know we’re a hugging place. Learning “social distancing” was its own minor miracle. Many residents missed holidays and special occasions with family for the first time in their lives. Many employees risked their well-being, lovingly answering the call to serve “in the bubble” and perform other front-line tasks.

Despite these many challenges, we witnessed incredible blessings along the way. We knew none of this surprised God and that there was joy to experience and lessons to learn. Once we adjusted our mindset to the “temporary permanency” of this pandemic, we sought to make the best of it. We tried new things. We did old things differently. We knew, in addition to praying a lot, that we must make this time fun for residents… and we’re pretty good – even amidst a pandemic – at creating fun. All year long, our residents and employees displayed a resilience in the face of adversity. This doesn’t happen without prayers from you, resident families, and other Center friends.

While the pandemic isn’t over, Baddour continues to thrive and slowly return to some sense of nor-malcy. We’ve picked up and are re-prioritizing our strategic plan. The pandemic delayed and slowed our building projects, but we are already back on track. Our “Building the Best Life” comprehensive campaign will again gain steam, as we’re able to meet and visit with partners and donors. In short, this aggressive plan calls for renovating all resident homes (plus, building a few new ones) so that Baddour Center con-tinues to provide a safe, secure, and quality home life for all residents for decades to come.

Much has happened. Some of it, intended; some of it, a distraction. Regardless, Baddour Center remains true to its mission. We provide a loving and nurturing community through which 150 women and men from across our nation, in short, “live, learn, work, worship, and play.” Every day, we help resi-dents reach their God-given potential, doing so in a safe yet relatively independent environment.

Our “sister” community-based operation, CLIMB (or Community Living in Mississippi – Baddour) continues providing Mississippians home- and community-based services under the Medicaid Waiver. Please contact us if you know someone who might benefit from the program (www.climbms.org; 662.689.0501).

Baddour Center continues operating as a privately-funded, faith-based operation. We covet your prayers and seek wisdom and discernment in all decisions.

We strive to be good stewards of the funds entrusted to us, spending approximately 85% of our annual budget on programs and services and 15% on administrative and fundraising costs. The Conference partners with us, as do churches, Sunday School classes, and circles. The Conference, through its many churches, also helps us raise awareness through hosting The Miracles. (The choir was sidelined through-out 2020.)

This report is a sample of The Baddour Center’s recent activity. We hope to soon re-open to volun-teers and visitors. Call ahead to schedule. We love it when you too can experience the first-hand blessing


that we are privileged to enjoy daily. We believe the Lord has done and will continue to do wonderful things at Baddour, and we thank you for being a part (and welcome those who want to be a part)! For more information about our mission and ministry, contact The Baddour Center at 1-888-4BADDOUR. You might also visit our website, www.baddour.org.

AlphAbeticAl listing of 2020-2021 trustees for the bAddour center

1. Mr. Don Baddour 7. Ms. Taylor Heck 13. Bishop James E. Swanson2. Mr. Paul Baddour 8. Mr. Tom Hunt 14. Mr. Phil Swift3. Dr. David Beckley 9. Mr. Steve Nelson 15. Mr. Randall Tracy4. Ms. Margy Graham 10. Mr. Robert Paine 16. Mrs. Shea Veazey5. Dr. Carole Haney 11. Mr. Parke Pepper 17. Rev. Vickie White6. Rev. Rickey Haynes 12. Mrs. Judy Starkey 18. Mr. Press York

Bethlehem Center, Inc.Bethlehem Center has entered its 44th year of existence. Our mission is achieved by providing qual-

ity education and service to the families we serve through a spiritual aspect.

Some of the services we offer are:■ Daily childcare with a guided learning environment with a structural curriculum for teaching, and

an after-school care with homework assistance. Since the pandemic we have a virtual learning service for school age children.

■ Annual free tax service preparation service on Saturdays.■ We will soon get back into the monthly birthday parties sponsored by the UMW.■ Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the community to enjoy■ Angel of Bethlehem at Christmas time for our children to enjoyWithout the support of Mission Shares, we would not have been able to provide the quality educa-

tion to over 77 students.There is a lot of valuable information and resource the Annual Conference provide to us. Bethlehem

Center welcome their support.

2021 bethlehem center inc. boArd of directors

Glenda Barner, President Dr. Kimberly Jones Deloris WashingtonNicole Martin, Vice President Rev. Haywood Hannah Iely MohamedLeslie Bounds, Treasurer Rev. David McCoy Katherine Thicklen,Yvonne Toaster, Secretary Vanessa C. Miller Constituency Shirley C. Carey

Camp Lake StephensIt was certainly an interesting year. 2020 was nothing that any of us imagined would or could be. We

am grateful for the opportunity to serve and be part of this amazing ministry. At our January 2021 staff meeting, the staff were asked four questions: 1. What worked well, 2. What

didn’t, 3. What changed, and 4. What can we do about it. After the usual / easy answers especially in the “What didn’t work”, one of the best responses was… “When we set out to do something, it worked.”

It wasn’t what we planned. It wasn’t what we hoped for. But it worked. I am extremely proud of our staff who gave everything to keep Camp Lake Stephens operating. Their flexibility, patience, and support is truly a gift. Below is a summary of our operations for 2020.

Due to the cancelation of summer programming and most of the retreats, our budget was reduced from 1.2 million dollars to $540,000. We worked hard to ensure the facility and programs were available as we could operate safely within the ever-changing guidelines and safety protocols.


ProgramWe had a great start to 2020 with Overflow, Confirmation Retreat, Spring Break Day Camp and

Backpacking Trip. Then Covid hit... After the decision in March to cancel programming for the summer and most of our retreats, Jeff worked tirelessly to educate himself (and us) on Covid protocols. We saw a glimmer of light in late June to start having folks on site. During the summer we had three overnight groups, Oxford University VBS, and a fantastic LIT retreat. We were able to schedule two adult disciple walks in October and our elementary retreat and a very small junior high retreat in Oct/Nov. With the Covid surge, the rest of our fall/winter calendar was cancelled

FacilityOur staff has been taking advantage of the pause in programming to update our facilities. Projects

included: renovation of the Lodge floor, hazard tree removal, erosion/drainage work beside the Lodge, the Conference Room roof repaired (by volunteers), Cabins 1-6 and 9-12 bunks replaced, and most recently the Infirmary renovated with interior and exterior paint, shower replaced, lighting upgraded, ceilings repaired/painted, and a deep clean of the building. We will be adding a metal roof in early 2021.

The Executive Director Residence rebuild has been on hold since May. Testing was completed in November which still show signs of toxic mold present. Work to find the source needs to be done prior to moving forward with repair / replacement of the master bathroom, back porch, second bathroom ceiling repaired, roof leak fixed, and attic remediation and insulation removed/replaced.

Administration With the reduced budget and no programming, the difficult decision was made to furlough our amaz-

ing office manager, Sally McLellan from July 1—October 31. Sally officially retired as of December 31, 2020. We wish Sally the best retirement and safe travels when she is able.

We also discontinued our Program Specialist program in May and eliminated the Creative Arts posi-tion as no programming was being planned.

We submitted the 501(c)3 tax exempt application to the IRS in December. This is a result of a code change from the IRS that would remove CLS from the United Methodist Church tax ID number, as we are not tied closely enough with the Conference in terms of Conference direct oversight.

Finance We ended the year in the black with incredible support and I am grateful for the PPP Loan of

$62,300, three estate gifts / memorials that totaled over $75,000, and our generous donors who gave over $374,000. Expenses were cut significantly across the entire budget.

Fund Development It was an amazing year. We showed a 70% increase in donors. Retention rate was 59%, and we had

262 new donors! Total donations for the annual fund increased by almost $72,000. This does not include the $20,000 line of credit, the $100,000 loan that was paid off, or the $19,393 camper fees that was transferred to 2021.

Camp Lake Stephens continues to have the finest group of people working in outdoor ministry! Without these individuals, our ministry simply would not be the same.

Rich SwartwoodExecutive Director

Staffing UpdateLinda Fleming is starting her fourth year as our Food Service Director. Linda’s passion for providing

quality food and her loving nature provides our guests with a great experience that they have come to expect. She also has a great team that helps with the dining hall operations.

Dillon Harrison continued on through the summer as a program and facility assistant. Dillon has been able to bring his energy to assist Wes and Jeff to get things done!

Sally McLellan retired at the end of 2020 after eight years at CLS as the “voice of Camp Lake Stephens.” We are grateful for her service.


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Wes Partin has begun his third year as our Facility Director. We are grateful for his knowledge and his friendly and welcoming nature.

Rich Swartwood is starting his fourth year as Executive Director. Rich has been working with the board on the next strategic plan, working through Covid protocols with staff, and looking forward to get-ting people back on camp soon!

Evan Wesson finished the spring in May as our Creative Arts/Photographer. His creativity and abil-ity to put the right caption to our social media was fantastic!

Jeff Wilson is in his second year as our Assistant Director. While 2020 was not like anything planned, Jeff did an amazing job researching and developing protocols for CLS to provide the safest experience for our guests. We are blessed with his creative spirit and love of the environment. He is looking forward to implementing his ideas that have been brewing since he started.

Summer 2021 PlansSUMMER is happening! We are SO excited to have campers and staff engaged in the Camp Lake

Stephens Community! We are working to ensure that the CLS experience this summer is consistent with what so many have come to expect from us. We know there will be changes, but we are confident that even through that our main focus on community, faith, and development will shine!

In addition to our daily theme, we will be incorporating several values that will reinforce who we are. These five values will be the building blocks to help our staff fulfill our mission to “encounter God and respond in faith to God’s call to transform the world!” The values are: Connect, Cultivate, Explore, Grow, and Renew.

For more information and to register, visit us at www.camplakestephens.com.

Strategic Plan UpdateCamp Lake Stephens Board and staff began working on our next strategic plan in the spring of 2019,

using Run River Consulting. After two in-person retreats and modified meetings in 2020, we are excited to give a sneak peak of what’s next for Camp Lake Stephens!

Consistent with our programming focus for the past few years, Camp Lake Stephens will continue to provide opportunities for all to experience the Camp Lake Stephens hospitality. The board focused on three main components for all of our programming:

1. Camp Lake Stephens intends to intentionally increase its diversity and inclusion.2. Camp Lake Stephens intends to help local churches and the conference to fulfill their missions as

an essential part of the life of the church. 3. Camp Lake Stephens intends to grow in the ways it reflects its commitment to Creation/nature.

This commitment is especially important in working with groups and partners. The board identified five key areas for facility development (not prioritized as of yet):■ Pool renovation and addition of shower house/snack center and recreation area■ Dining Hall renovation including a new kitchen wing, accessible bathrooms, expanded dining room

and new entry facing the cabins.■ Replace the current Lodge and Conference Room with a new meeting facility that will include a

Welcome Center, offices and a 16-bedroom adult conference facility■ Adventure Camp improvements including upgrading solar power system, adding year-round “green

flush” toilet, and waterfront renovations.■ Evaluate status of Executive Director’s residence in light of ongoing mold contaminationOther areas that will be enhanced include road access, camper drop off/pick up area, day camp devel-

opment, small group meeting spaces, recreation area enhancement by the pool, and more!For more information on how you can be part of our growing ministry, please call or email Rich

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Richard Barrett Laura Gillom Erin GrantAudrey Jordan Linda Leatherwood Smith LillyBK Long Haley Lowrey Eddie ResterEmily Sanford Trey Skaggs Derek Stephens

Edwards Street Fellowship CenterSince 1979, Edwards Street Fellowship Center has been shining the light of God’s love across the

Pine Belt! Mission: To shine the light of God’s love.Purpose: To provide a helping hand to the poor, the underserved, the suffering in the greater

Hattiesburg area.Love: Church members of all ages decorate the brown paper grocery bags used by our food pantry

to distribute groceries. This popular expense-free mission project is fun for church members of all ages, including youth attending BreakThru events and the Camp Wesley Pines confirmation retreat. The Bible verses, encouraging messages, and cheerful illustrations bring hope and joy to our food pantry clients. When senior adult women could not gather for their weekly for Bible study and meal at ESFC, they remained connected to the center through cards and phone calls. The center’s staff scheduled and drove several of the women for their COVID vaccination appointments.

Generosity: The ESFC food pantry supplies emergency and supplemental food to an average of 1,600 households (representing 5,000 individuals) each month. Last year, 585,685 pounds (more than 290 tons!) of food were distributed to low-income, food-insecure residents of a seven-county area. Fellowship Health Clinic offers free medical, prescription, dental, medical lab, case management, and physical therapy ser-vices to uninsured and underinsured adults in Forrest and Lamar counties. The clinic’s impact in 2020 includes 653 patient encounters with medical providers; 714 lab tests processed by LabCorp; and 44 dental referrals for tooth extractions, cleanings, and X-rays. Non-controlled prescription medications are filled through three methods: a partnership with a local pharmacy; St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy (a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi which operates a fully licensed free pharmacy on the ESFC campus); and pharmaceutical companies’ Prescription Assistance Programs (PAPs). In 2020, Fellowship Clinic patients received 225 PAPs medications valued at $201,135.00—at no cost to the patients or the clinic.

Justice: In 2020, food pantry staff registered 170 households for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, “food stamps”) benefits. The application assistance is invaluable to people with low or no reading skills. February 2020 brought the launch of GirlsOnly®, which provides feminine hygiene products to low-income females. This initiative joins the Pine Belt Diaper Bank and a pet food bank in providing basic necessities for ESFC’s clients.

Apprenticeship: The ESFC Thrift Store serves as a workfare site for SNAP (food stamps) recipients, recovery programs, and disability/rehabilitation organizations. These community members are trained in receiving, sorting, and merchandising thrift store donations. Once their program requirements have been fulfilled, many participants are hired as employees of the thrift store. For that reason, the thrift store often promotes, “We give second chances to more than your clothing and household goods. We give second chances to people.”

UM Connections: 1. Mission Shares. ESFC is overwhelmingly grateful for mission share funding, which helps provide

vital programming for the community in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, compassion, and Christian love. Mission share dollars are used in a wide range of the Center’s ministries: food pantry, medical clinic, thrift store, Boy Scouts, community gardens, senior ladies’ Bible fellowship, woodlands area, and special events.


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2. Local Churches. Although COVID limited the ESFC directors’ visits in local churches in 2020, they did share at the Camp Wesley Pines confirmation retreat and with church groups via Zoom. The limiting of on-site volunteering did not limit churches’ creativity! Local UM churches supported ESFC through special events, including a drive-through cheesy chicken over rice dinner, food collection drives, socially distanced rice and bean packaging events, and many, many special financial offerings. ESFC board members (who represent ten Hattiesburg District UM churches) faithfully attend board and committee meetings via Zoom, and then share ESFC news in their churches and communities.

Community Connections: 1. Community Partners. Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg, Camp Shelby, Chick-fil-A, Forrest

General Hospital, Hattiesburg Clinic, Iglesia Vida Hattiesburg, Junior Auxiliary of Hattiesburg, Mississippi Food Network, Pearl River Community College, Sanderson Farms, St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, United Way of Southeast Mississippi, the University of Southern Mississippi, Walmart, and William Carey University are a few of ESFC’s valuable community partners.

2. Media. ESFC has an active social media presence (three Facebook pages and a Twitter account), as well as two websites, www.EdwardsStreetFellowship.org and www.FellowshipClinic. org). Local television stations, radio programs, and newspapers regularly highlight ESFC’s ministries and events

3. Recognition. ESFC’s food pantry fundraiser, Empty Bowls Hattiesburg, was voted Best Local Fundraising Event in Signature Magazine’s 2020 Best of the Pine Belt awards. Fellowship Health Clinic received Gold Status, the highest rating by the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, for the free clinic’s commitment to quality standards of healthcare. The U.S. Census Bureau recognized ESFC’s participation in the Community Partnership and Engagement Program for setting up des-ignated computers in the Center’s food pantry and thrift store to allow community members free online access (with optional volunteer assistance) to complete their census reports.

Testimonial - Fellowship Health Clinic: At age 48, “Lance’s” diabetes and poor vision left him unable to drive or work. The loss of income and freedom

forced him to move in with his sister, and he was unable to afford medication to treat his Type 2 diabetes. Lance first visited Fellowship Clinic in January 2019. The clinic’s lab work revealed Lance’s hemoglobin A1C level at 9.7. The clinic obtained insulin at no cost to Lance through a pharmaceutical assistance program, and then began providing him with diabetic testing supplies. Lance’s diagnoses included high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and depres-sion. Clinic personnel connected Lance with free counseling services, and he completed one-on-one sessions with Fellowship Clinic’s nurse educators to learn about controlling his diabetes and hypertension. However, when Lance confessed he could not see the dosage-level marks on his insulin syringes, Fellowship Clinic staff realized Lance was going blind. The clinic referred Lance for no-cost ophthalmology procedures at University of Mississippi Medical Center. The day following his laser treatment in one eye and injections in the other, Lance visited Fellowship Clinic and exclaimed to the staff, “I can see your faces! I can see your faces!” With his most recent A1C measuring 6.9 and a second round of eye procedures scheduled, Lance has a new lease on life. Lance is not only driving again, but also complies with medication and home testing instructions, and faithfully attends his Fellowship Clinic check-ups. Lance is hopeful of returning to his former quality of life. In Lance’s words, “This is a miracle!” So many aspects of Lance’s care are possible due to generous mission share funding-- lab tests, diabetic testing supplies, and life-saving medication. Thank you, Mississippi Annual Conference churches, for restoring hope and quality of life to Lance.

Board of Directors:Class of 2021 Gwendolyn Davis, Willie Macko, Clay Rasco, Matthew Shoemaker

Class of 2022 Gene Carothers, Joan Holland (Chair), Marcia Line (Secretary), Corey Proctor (Vice Chair)

Class of 2023Bill Ducker, Sean McGee (Treasurer), Gary Suddith, Tommy Thornton


Class of 2024Nancy Amacker, Patricia Blake, Amber Cole, Joy Yates

Life Members Iva Brown, Lonette Cliburn, Peggy Gates, Anne Hutto, Lelia Wilson

Ex Officio Members Henrietta Brown-UMW, Rev. Cynthia Cross, Marvin Strahan-UMM, Bishop James Swanson, Rev. Vickie White

Ex Officio Staff RepresentativesAnna Hamilton, Ann McCullen, Brandi McKay-Ruffin, Angela Neal, Julie Talbot

Good Shepherd Community Center, Inc.2019 was challenging to say the least, but little did we know what God had planned for 2020. With

anticipation and enthusiasm, we walked confidently into the new year, claiming victory over my first 6 months. Who knew what 2020 would bring. God knew and He was prepared. Why? Because our God is not in the business of calling ordinary people to extraordinary measures without first preparing the way and forging a path and that is exactly what He did. It was in 2020, that we began to survey the needs of our community and determine the programs necessary to fill gaps and to meet the needs of people. From those conversations and surveys the following programs were created:

Free Food Mondays. (New) We had envisioned every individual in our programs joining us for dinner at Good Shepherd the first Monday of each month where they would acquire a nutritional meal, community, and fellowship. Our plan was to pair this with community agencies sharing their story so that our people could connect with programs that might fit their need. The biggest question was how to fund it? Apparently, we had talked it up enough in conversations, that a local business owner came to visit. That visit ended in a beautiful partnership with The Fit Chef. He provides meals for each month and we provide the place and the people. The first two Free Food Mondays, we had 75 people present with men from River City Rescue, a local men’s shelter, setting and cleaning up because they just didn’t want to attend our programs but they wanted to be a part of The Ripple Effect. Then COVID-19 Hit, no worries! We adapted and began to hand out meals rather than enjoy community. We are anxious to return to what was, but for the moment we forge on.

The Ripple Effect. (New name) This is where our passion meets the needs of our community, where individuals can feel what we feel as each day we love on people. That love and kindness creates a ripple effect that may alter their life’s trajectory and our own most times.

Preschool. This is our staple program, founded on the need for single mothers to afford childcare. Our Preschool serves 6 weeks to 4 years of age. We have stretched ourselves to not only accept certificates, but also private pay. We have doubled in capacity in the last year and a half and have created beneficial partnerships.

■ University of Mississippi Medical Center provides a representative comes quarterly to teach our two, three, and 4 year olds about nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

• Mississippi Health Department provides individuals to provide developmental screening to ensure early intervention for future educational and life success.

• Jubilee Therapy (board member owned) provides hearing and speech assessments and therapy onsite to aid our parents in better work attendance and to minimize their life stressors.

• Junior Auxiliary provides arts and crafts, birthday parties, special occasion activities and volunteer as requested for support.

Medical Clinic. Dr. Ford, an avid member of the UMC and the UMC COVID-19 task force contin-ues to serve as our physician. We assure that uninsured adults are provided with medical care to prevent hospitalization and healthier living.


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Windows to God/Smart Start. (New) Created from the vision of one woman who had computers to donated and a desire to make a difference. She and her tribe began painting, knocking walls out, dream-ing and creating a space to provide community literacy skills at no cost to Good Shepherd. This woman works full time and yet found a way to dream. She then attended classes at Hinds Community College so that we could also offer Smart Start and childcare to individuals who were unable to attend during the week. Smart Start credentials are necessary for employment with nine local businesses. Windows to God also offers training in various computer programs such as Excel, Windows, Social Media, etc.

Social Graces. (New) Social Graces was born out of the desire to teach young people the impor-tance of integrity and character both online and off. It has sense morphed into independent living skills, skills young people are requesting.

Certified Nursing Program/Phlebotomy. (New) This business, Heavenly Hands, is renting space. We have formed a partnership that enables and encourages local businesses to sponsor an indi-vidual living in local shelters to attend and graduate. This certification aids them in starting over. The most incredible example of this partnership is that of a man who was residing at River City Rescue Center (our local men’s homeless shelter). He was sponsored by a local pharmacy owner. He rode his bike across town daily to attend class, graduated, secured a job and now is living in his own apartment.

Anger Management. (New) Created out of the world’s need to remember the importance of self-control and kindness, we offer anger management classes for children, teenagers, and adults.

Spring Break, Summer, and Christmas Camps. A beautiful partnership with Alcorn State University made it possible for Good Shepherd to have camps at no cost to individuals providing care and fun for their children during school outages.

Elf Magic. All of us need a hand every once in a while. This program allows for families to not only provide Christmas presents for their children, but teaches the importance of being a part of something bigger than themselves. Community is crucial and this program encourages community members to adopt children and provide Christmas presents. To sign up for El Magic, parents must log 5 hours or more at Good Shepherd throughout the year. This enables us to form relationships and create bonds that prepare the way for the sharing of the gospel not only through words but in action. We typically serve over 300 children.

Thanksgiving Baskets. We are happy to provide thanksgiving assistance to individuals 65 years of age or older. Grants are sought through Trustmark to cover cost, local grocery stores provide donations, and turkeys are purchased through the Ms Food Network. We typically serve over 150 elderly individuals.

Narcotics Anonymous and Mississippi Alcohol and Safety Education Classes are also pro-vided at our location but are not our programs.

2020 held exciting new ventures with all new programs scheduled to launch March 1. Then COVID-19 hit and sucked out the energy and enthusiasm and created a black whole of fear amongst our people. People became recluses. People expressed fear and anxiety. People stayed away from public places and failed to frequent restaurants. And people could not attend church. And the dreaded mandate came. The mayor closed all preschools. Good Shepherd was closed for 2 months. While our staff continued to connect with our parents and sent happies to our littles, it was not the same. The outlook was bleak and I must admit, fear edged its’ way into my soul, as well. I worked from home, anxious and worried. I knew God had not called me here to fail but really God, 7 burglaries in 3 months, closing a program, mitigating staff issues and now COVID-19, seriously? It was then that God said, “Pick your head up, girl! I told you I would provide”. And provide He did. We applied and received the Payroll Protection stimulus funding and the United Methodist Church kept sending support, and other funding sources began providing means for survival. We literally would not have survived otherwise. God is absolutely amazing!

It was late last year, when a young woman walked in to withdraw her children. Oddly we did not know her children, obviously we were confused. She explained that they used to attend but she had withdrawn them but not formally. We began to share all things Good Shepherd and before we knew it, she was asked could she re-enroll her children in our afterschool program and could she help us? She


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works at Alcorn and they partner with agencies to do camps! It just keeps on coming. In the Spring, we will have two more children to add to our Afterschool program and we just completed the first Super Hero Spring Break Camp. We are now in the thralls of planning our summer camp for children ages 6 through 12 years of age.

God’s faithfulness continues. I remember shortly after arriving, realizing the desperate need for a roof. I knew there was no money and began praying, knowing God had already prepared the way. It was not long after, I received a text from a donor asking what Good Shepherd’s greatest need was. I thought I should respond with where do I start? But instead, I boldly said we need a roof followed my laughing face, but I said. It. He thanked me and I moved on with my day. Several weeks later, he asked how much the quote was. I responded with the most recent quote. Months later, I received a text stating that he was coming by and bringing coffee. It was that day that I was humbled by one person’s obedience to God’s prompting. This humble man sat in my office in tears telling me how God had prompted him to give from a study of Job. He and his wife prayed together about their gift and when he texted me to ask the quote, the quote was the exact same amount of money as what they had chosen to give. Now, tell me that isn’t God?

The roof story continues…..our final quote came in at well over the initial quote. I dared not ques-tion, but simply prayed for wisdom. I reached out to the initial donor and explained the situation and that I wanted him to know that we haven’t moved on the money because the quote was higher than expected. Apparently, that humble man shared our story and again I received a text from a man who had previously agreed to fund our entry and foyer project stating that something had come up and that he would not be able to fund it. The next text said, “because……”. It felt like an eternity waiting the reason. “I hear you need ____ to raise the roof. DONE!”

And good things continue to amaze me. I am new to this arena so I should first share that I have a child with special needs, so I am aware of the needs of those individuals and their families probably better than most. The most recent God Wink was when one of my close friends connected me with Mississippi Rehabilitation Services. The connection was personal but turned into casting vision of how Good Shepherd could fill the gap for those individuals during summer months in our community. This could be a very lucrative and beautiful partnership. We are continuing to have conversation with the hope that great things are on the horizon.

So if you ask me? God did not call me here to fail and He has an extraordinary future in store for those who enter the doors of Good Shepherd. So the journey of faith and obedience is continued until next year.

We are overwhelmed and most humbled to serve. Thank you for your prayers, for your never ending financial support and for those who are already a part of the Ripple Effect. If you’d like to join our journey of faith, I promise you will not regret it. Again, we thank you for your obedience in faith that enables us to be boots on the ground. There is no greater joy than in wrapping your arms around an individual so that they can feel Jesus with skin on. My staff and I are honored to serve and are grateful to be at Good Shepherd.

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Donna Halford, President Shelley Plett, Secretary Alvin FosterAmanda Davis BB Evans Bubba HanksKarl Minor Chris Gibbens Daniel RenfroeEylse Curry Fermika Smith John FergusonJimmy Turner Larry Walker Marion JamesMike Warren Nancy Ballard Pam RoachPearl Carter Preston Nailor Sam GodfreySteve Jones Walter Hardy William Nettle


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Gulfside “Assembly” AssociationMinistry Overview

Gulfside has advocated and provided opport unities for the underserved, excluded and discriminated against people and communities since 1923. Today, Gulfside continues to do the work of its mission as envisioned by Bishop Robert E. Jones.

Gulfside’s strategic plan focuses on its mission serving as the broad scope of all of our programs and ministries. Ministries we are able to conduct despite the loss of our physical structures. As a result, our strategic plan has become even more relevant during these challenging times. We have transformed our signature ministry to an on-line platform in addition to increased use of social media and other platforms. We are continuing to build on this model as we meet the needs of a changing world.

Gulfside has operationalized its mission of advocacy by:■ Inspiring people, churches and organizations to positively impact underserved communities ■ Training the next generation of multicultural advocates

Key Focal Areas:■ Revitalizing the Gulfside brand through storytelling and a vibrant online presence. Increasing

name recognition and spreading a new narrative about Gulfside.■ Maximizing the value of our board, staff and volunteers. Getting the right people involved, doing

the right things at the right time.■ Establishing and executing strategic goals and impactful programming. Pursuing partnership as a

key strategy and financial self-sufficiencyfor programmatic offerings.■ Pursuing greater financial stability, making Gulfside a viable ministry partner for years to come.

Increasing giving by rejuvenating and increase size of database and volunteer database. Creating a long-rangeplan (10+ years) for facilities and income generation.

Strategies:Gulfside is excited about the future as we continue to focus on strengthening and expanding our

ministries in the following ways:■ Continuing to build upon our signature program focused on emerging clergy and laity leadership

development.■ Involving youth and young adults to carry the legacy forward. Including the over 600 participants

from our Mission Education Travel Study Seminars and area Wesley Foundat ions.■ Recruiting a Community Outreach Coordinator to increase our presence and impact in the local

community.■ Utilizing our Leontine T. C. Kelly Outdoor Chapel and recently acquired meeting space and the

adjacent property as a base for growing ministry.■ Collecting historical information on Gulfside to preserve for future generations.■ Reactivating Friends of Gulfside organization to serve as ambassadors throughout the country.■ Identifying individuals to serve as volunteers for Gulfside.■ Establish a grant portfolio

Programs: A. The Annual Mission Education Travel Study Seminar and Leadership Development

Series The Mission Education Travel Study Seminar (METSS) has been our signature program.

It has provided opportunities for underserved students in the 8th - 12th grade. This min-istry has exposed over 600 students to higher education opportunities by touring colleges and universities with an emphasis on those related to the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Mission Sites. In addition, the students participated in the Southeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodist for Church Renewal SEJ Youth Harambee.


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Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the 2020 the annual college tour and Harambee event were cancelled due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. The devastating impact of this pandemic forced us to look at different ways in which we could not only continue this valuable ministry, but also improve it.

The college tour has pivoted to an on-line platform. Students will be able to hear from col-lege representatives, ask questions and tour the campus remotely. This will allow us to open this experience to a broader audience such as churches and school counselors not only in this region, but nationwide. In addition, and in keeping with Gulfside’s mission, we solicited the input and assistance of former graduates of the METSS program and young adults who have had the Gulfside experience. Many of these individuals have become successful spiritually grounded young adults.

These young adults have developed and will lead a series of webcasts entitled Gulfside Leadership Development Series on topics that will assist students gain knowledge of the vari-ous professional leadership skills needed to navigate high school, college and throughout their future professions. Students meet monthly via webinar. During these sessions, students hear from various professionals reinforcing specific leadership skills they will need to navigate their future.

B. Racial Healing Circles Gulfside is an active participant in the Racial Healing Circles Program sponsored by the

Mississippi Conference of the UMC with the goal of becoming a training center. The goal of the Healing Circle advocacy team as described by Rev. Bruce Case is “to eradicate and de construct racism no matter how long it takes through conversation, community, love, justice and peace.”

Gulfside’s goal is to be a voice within the conference and beyond to develop a ministry action plan and identify and implement strategic priorities that produce a tangible impact.

C. Partnering with Community Organizations Gulfside has partnered with partnered with community organizations in the Food 4 Youth

Project. The Food 4 Youth Project provides youth friendly food to the children of the Bay St. Louis-Waveland Area. Gulfside has been able to positively impact this program by donating food items, toiletries and volunteering to stuff bags for distribution.

gulfside AssociAtion boArd of directors And committee Assignments

Executive CommitteeChairman of the Board: Rev. Dr. Elijah StansellVice Chairperson: Rev. Dr. Vincent HarrisVice Chairperson: Vera ThomasSecretary: Ora Franklin RogersTreasurer: David Stotts, CPABishop: ** Bishop James SwansonBishop: Bishop Earl BledsoeMember At Large:Chair of Audit Committee: Vera ThomasChair of Nominating Committee: Cheryl Thompson (acting)At Large:Interim Executive Director: Cheryl Thomson

Planning & Resource Committee Assessment CommitteeChairperson: Vincent Harris Chairperson: Vera ThomasDr. Eva Baham Rev. Dr. Joe ConnellyCheryl Thompson Ora Franklin-RogersDr. David Beckley Rev. Lindsey Robinson


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**Bishop James Swanson Bishop Earl BledsoeErin Hawkins Dr. James SalleyDavid Stotts , CPA Rev. Dr. Elijah StansellJasmine Haynes Rev. Nathaniel BarkumDelano Funches, Esq

**Based on position with the general churchRespectfully Submitted,

Cheryl W. Thompson

Methodist Children’s HomeThrough Jesus Christ, Methodist Children’s Homes brings hope and healing to hurting children in

Mississippi. Methodist Children’s Homes (MCH) serves children who have been abused and/or neglected and are in the custody of Child Protective Services. MCH specifically serves foster children who are strug-gling with a mental health diagnosis and need additional resources. Each child is provided with individual and group therapy on a weekly basis along with other support and resources.

Methodist Children’s Homes serves up to 35 teenagers on our campus in our Therapeutic Group Home program. There are two new homes opening this summer in order to serve 55 children and teens. The Therapeutic Foster Care program has 15 licensed foster families and is always welcoming more. Magnolia Youth Services, MCH’s community mental health clinic, currently serves 9 young people in the community at large who are in crisis.

Our Permanency Assessment Center (PAC) is one of the homes opening this summer. It will serve children who need a crisis placement. They can stay at the PAC for up to 60 days. This will give time for a full psycho-social assessment which can better inform what the best more permanent placement would be for them. Through having a more thorough assessment this will reduce the number of placements a child experiences.

The children served at MCH have experienced complex trauma. Young people like Andrea who had an abusive father and lived in a shed with no heat, or even insulation, during the winter months. Andrea wants MCH donors to know that “what you’re doing is making a difference. Personally, I self harm and I’m suicidal. I have PTSD and major depression issues and … since I’ve been in foster care this is the happiest I’ve ever been. I’m doing better. This place has actually helped me get over some of it. I’m not as anxious. I’m not as jumpy. Of course there are bad days but for the most part life here is pretty calm. I just want donors to know we appreciate what they do and they are making a difference in the lives of a lot of children.”

In 2020, MCH served 100 children through our three programs. We provided 240 spiritual enrich-ment activities such as Chapel services and Bible studies. Eleven children were adopted and five children reunified with their birth families. On average, the children who come to MCH have 15 placements prior to us. They lack stability or permanency, but when they come to MCH they find loving, stable relation-ships. On average, the young people MCH serves stays about a year and a half.

The Methodist Children’s Homes will have their annual special offering, the Little Light of Mine offering, kicking off on Children’s Sabbath. Churches can collect their offering between Children’s Sabbath and the second Sunday in December.

MCH has multiple repair needs and renovation plans for 2021 and 2022. There is a current need to have generators installed in each home. Each generator costs approximately $30,000. The gym needs an HVAC system which will cost $100,000. All homes need the exterior to be repainted and other facade updates.

MCH is so grateful for the United Methodist Churches who have brought hope and healing to chil-dren for 125 years through Methodist Children’s Homes. Thank you for the way you serve the children at MCH.


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Mississippi Methodist Senior Services, Inc.members of the corporAtion

Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024 Glenda Brinkley Kaye Bernheim Bruce K. CalcoteRev. Jimmy E. Criddle Randy Burchfield Kenny Dill, Sr.Rev. James W. Dye Hamp Dye Rev. Claire E. DobbsJeremy Hill Alice Gorman Paula Drungole-EllisRev. Joe May Harriet Hearn Rev. Embra K. Jackson IIAmy McFerrin Sandra Lipscomb Rev. Dwight ProwellAnn Milam David Morrow George PurnellRev. Neville Vanderburg Cynthia Parker Frank A. Riley, Jr. Frank M. Patty, Jr. Rita Sanders Cheryl Penson Dave Vincent Rev. Chris Young

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Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023Rev. Jimmy E. Criddle Lloyd Gray Polly BaileyRev. Claire E. Dobbs Jolee Hussey Hamp DyeJuanita Floyd Rev. Embra K. Jackson II Alice GormanLarry Minnix Rev. Joe May Van RayDavid Vincent Larry Pupa Bill H. West

OfficersChair: Van RayVice-Chair: Bill H. WestSecretary: Alice Gorman

United Methodist Senior Services of Tupelo Area, Inc.United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc.

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Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023Kathryn Barrow Leticia Gassaway Mitch EllettDavid Brevard Bill Hines Josephine W. MarkRandy Burchfield Amy McFerrin Paul Mize IIIKay Collins Sally Enos Williams Thomas D. MurryDana Finch Sandra Wright Lowell Walker, Jr.

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerKasie Wood, Executive Director


Phaedre ColeKim DavisDon GarforthJanet Harris Quiana HeadKen HodesRosalyn Howard

Tina LakeyMarcella McKayJoe MillerRay MillerChuck NicholsonJ.T. RowellWorth Thomas

Letitia ThompsonCurnis UpkinsKaren WagnerClint WareAllen Wood

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United Methodist Senior Services of Clarksdale Area, Inc.boArd of directors

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Ed Exum Chris Diggs Lorraine CancerBess Houston Jean Owen Beth PegramBob Howard Ed Peacock III Pat RobinetteShaw Johnson III Tom Ross Rodge RodgersEllington Massey Neville Vanderburg

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating officerMonica Jennings, Executive Director

United Methodist Senior Services of Columbus Area, Inc.United Methodist Senior Services of the Golden Triangle Area, Inc.

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Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Mark Crigler Brenda Comer Jimmy E. CriddleGeorge Irby John Davis John EastTheresa Miley Bob Howland Debbie GardSarah Sanders Bill H. West Sammy TownsendSandra Woodard Jay Wiygul Tom Waller

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerCraig Hill, Executive Director

Aldersgate Retirement Community, Inc. – Lauderdale Senior Services, Inc.Aldersgate Personal Care, Inc.

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Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Cheri Barry Leslie Dunn Tony FoutsGeorge Hill Mary Gilmore Wanda HastingsJeremy Hill Maurice Hall, Jr. Chris LauderdaleRonnie Walton Jo Beth Maranto Jeff McCoyCay Wedgworth Ann Weddington Mina Beth Tonini

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerRobyn Stephens, Executive Director

Hattiesburg Area Senior Services, Inc.Wesley Manor Retirement Community, Inc.

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Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Bruce Calcote Kerrie Barron List Not Available Christy Chain Steve CasteelLee Gerald Davis Ann L. GriffinJoe Olmi Cliff NormanJuruthin Woullard Lucy Sanguinetti


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Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerJennifer Thompson, Executive Director

Seashore Campgrounds Retirement Home, Inc.boArd of directors

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Emily Ann Allen Justin L. Crockett Kaye BernheimNate Barkum Michael H. Gilreath John LipscombRuth Bishop Diane B. Havard James “Pat” SmithCharles Dubra Margaret McKenzie Vera ThomasJeff Lawson Rufus M. Smith Dave Vincent

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerExecutive Director

Greene County Retirement Systems, Inc.boArd of directors

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 David Allen Shelley Eubanks List Not AvailableDrew Hollinghead Steve SmithRussell Turner

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerCatherine Bradley, Executive Director

United Methodist Senior Services of Jackson Area, Inc.boArd of directors

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Judy Bufkin Ginger Carter Vernon MuseThomas Edward Joiner Hamp Dye Cynthia ParkerFrank Sutton Jackie Granberry Lester WallsW. Allen Watson Alice GormanDavis Watts Marvin Moak

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerJerone Lacking, Executive Director


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United Methodist Senior Services of Clay County, Inc.Dugan Memorial Home, Inc.

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Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Barbara Bryan Gale Griggs Kim WestEdgar Harris Shay King Eluster WicksMary Jo Hill George PurnellBettye Swift Ben Rosenkrans Gen Thomas Thea Kay Tribble Ralph Weems

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerCarrie Whitlow, Executive Director

United Methodist Senior Services of DeSoto County, Inc.boArd of directors

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Tommy Borgognoni Lee Ashcraft Cheryl DenleyJenny Gartrell Frank Fairley Sam LauderdaleSandy S. Lipscomb Barbara Jepsen Milton NicholsTim Sexton Alan Sims Beth OwensWanda Williams Billie Wilhite Cheryl Ward

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerMarsha Brasher, Executive Director

Martha Coker Home, Inc.boArd of directors

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Floyd (Jet) Griffin, Jr. Robert B. Barton, Jr. Emily BurtonHelen Hendrix June Crow Debra CrookRosemary Knox Edward Ketchum Rita SandersJohn Wesley Boatner Van Ray Christy Vandevere

Ex-Officio MembersVan Ray, Chairman, MMSSStephen L. McAlilly, President/CEOChristie Vance, Vice Pres./Chief Operating OfficerJulie Hoffman, Executive Director


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Mississippi Choctaw United Methodist MissionThe year started with an atmosphere of excitement to expand the programs to better define the

services of community outreach, enhance spiritual enrichment, and change the approach toward leader-ship development. The plans were to continue improving the community programs for children, young people and families; add structure to the fellowship for elders; and strengthen relationships with the Tribal Children and Family Services and the Tribal Elderly Center. Programs for laity lead spiritual growth were in the developing stages as well as a spiritual and emotional program for children and youth in the three Choctaw United Methodist Churches.

Mid March, the Choctaw Mission closed with the coronavirus bringing on a pandemic raging throughout the world. With the closing of the Choctaw Mission all our plans and fundraising efforts for the spring and summer were canceled. We missed the VIM Teams coming to share and experience the Choctaw Culture and to build relationships with the Choctaw people during the summer. We missed the excitement of the children at Vacation Bible School and other summer planed activities.

The Pearl River Community, location of the Choctaw Mission, was extremely hard hit with COVID-19, loosing 63 members in May and June. Throughout the Tribal Communities all the families were in some ways impacted by either death or love ones with the COVID-19 illness. A staff tested positive in June. She lost a brother during the last week of her quarantine and a sister at the end of July. A young man graduating from high school lost his mother and father to the coronavirus before he graduated. There are so many stories like these that brought and continue to bring pain and grief to the Choctaw people.

In response to the plight of the Choctaw people, the COVID-19 Campaign was launched to give emergency relief for children, youth and families impacted by the complete shut down of the Tribal Administration and Communities. When the COVID-19 Campaign was launched, it was never imagined that it would create the many opportunities for support to aid the Choctaw people. Help came through donations from churches, individuals, foundations and other agencies within the state and outside the state. One agency airlifted supplies to us, others provided grants for the welfare of children and young people.

Because the Choctaw Mission’s programs are primarily for the Choctaw people, the Guidance of the Tribal Administration was followed as to how to get aid to the children and families. To help with emergency relief, new ways to implement the programs were put in place. The Community Food Program became the food bag distribution drive throughs and a project was formed for grocery vouchers and/or gift cards. Drive through distributions for personal protective hygiene, sanitation products, diapers and feminine products were enacted. Volunteers from Bogue Chitto, Pearl River and Red Water Tribal Communities were engaged to distribute emergency relief to the children and their families. Even though we had to re-think how to get the aid to the Tribal Communities, the emergency relief program contin-ues. Christmas was different at the Choctaw Mission, the Christmas Festivals were canceled. However, we continued “Operation Christmas Gifts” for 49 children and youth in the Tribal Children and Family Services from low income families who are not full members of the Choctaw Tribe. We provided holiday meals for 34 families and gifts for 60 children at Christmas in Bogue Chitto, Pearl River and Red Water Tribal Communities.

The one positive thing the pandemic has taught is to think beyond how the programs were being administered to determine what can be different to be resourceful and effective.

We are pleased to be a vessel of God that others can serve the needs of the Choctaw people. We thank you, members of The United Methodist Annual Conference for your generosity for this caring ministry.

mississippi united methodist choctAw mission boArd of directors

Mika Sam, President Nicklaus Shumake, Secretary Kathy SamGloria York, Vice President Connie Deon, Treasurer Susie Alex

Ex-Officio MembersPatricia Battle, Daniel Tubby, Allene Hickman, Danya Goff, Vickie White


Moore Community House, Inc.Moore Community House is your United Methodist mission agency serving families in east Biloxi.

We have cared for children in low-income working families since we began in 1924. Over the years we have continued to support working parents by giving them the assistance of affordable child care and their children the educational head start resulting from quality early childhood education. MCH also offers job training to help women get into trade skill jobs where they can earn 3 to 4 times minimum wage – even in entry level jobs.

It is most supportive for families when we can offer both programs: job training for moms coupled with child care for her children – so she can complete job training and know her children are getting the cared they need. This combination makes a huge difference in the lives of our families.

Our services are aimed at supporting families: we provide early childhood education and job train-ing for the overall purpose of supporting families as they work to move toward economic self-sufficiency. Improving circumstances for moms results in improving circumstances for children, making a long-lasting impact.

We are blessed with the support of many of you and many volunteers from across the church and across our community. Your mission investment changes lives. You change the lives of families by support-ing our Early Head Start program and in our Women in Construction program. You expand the horizon of opportunity for children. Your work is multiplied hundreds times over through our work.

Come visit and volunteer and participate in our work making a difference in the lives of families. You can learn more, and find out about how to become partners in our mission work at www.moorecom-munityhouse.org.

Thank you for your support.

moore community house boArd of directors

Linda Lightsey, President Joe Dawsey, Vice-presidentAnn Smith, Secretary & Early Childhood Expert Kara Adams, Treasurer& Financial ExpertAletha Burge Mary Ann O’GormanRev. Dr. Larry Hilliard Kiara Taite, Legal ExpertLisa Michele Rev. Elijah MitchellSally Richards

Seashore United Methodist AssemblyThe mission of Seashore United Methodist Assembly (SUMA) is to provide a Christian environ-

ment for learning, growth, and renewal, leading to spiritual wholeness. SUMA envisions individuals, families, and groups, who, because they have been touched by the redeeming love of Christ, are at peace with God, themselves, others, and all of God’s creation and are thus empowered to live in God’s will. The ministry shall emphasize education, spiritual development and renewal, and emotion rehabilitation and recreation for individuals, clergy/spouse, single parents, families, and other non-profit groups.

All areas of the ministry at SUMA are benefited from the mission shares received from the Annual Conference. They allow SUMA to offer a place of rest and relief to people needing temporary shelter after a natural disaster, or between jobs, or any other difficult time in their lives. SUMA is able to provide rooms at low or no cost to individuals in need. Mission Shares also means SUMA never lets any camper miss a retreat because of financial limitation. Shares allow SUMA to keep ministry at the forefront, and to minister to all individuals. SUMA also offers space and resources to the Annual Conference and Local Districts for special events.

In helping people form spiritual wholeness, SUMA is living out God’s vision for the campus and aligning with the Conference vision to run our sights outward to create opportunities, expand our facili-ties and build community. Relationships are being built with congregations, helping them to see how their mission shares are supporting the mission of creating disciples in camping ministries.


The ministry at SUMA has been to provide a place for persons seeking a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, either as a first encounter, or a renewal of mind and spirit. It has also been a place for recreation, learning, and building relationships with others. Receiving of mission shares allows SUMA to provide school groups, church groups, individuals, and other groups a place to come and get away while still being in an urban setting.

SUMA is communicating with local churches by meeting and talking with leaders, pastors, and oth-ers in the community to see where and how Seashore United Methodist Assembly could be a valuable asset to their continued ministry. Some ways of helping will be by hosting retreats for adults, youth, and children, and offering to be of service to the congregation in planning/coordinating these events. SUMA also notifies local congregations of events happening through the District newsletter, brochures, our website – www.seashoreassmbly.org, and our Facebook page.

The following goals have been put in place to help meet needs of our local community, the MS Annual Conference, and the region:

1. Continue to add and renovate our existing facilities. We are in desperate need of larger and more modern meeting facilities. Housing will also be of a concern, because as we update our meeting spaces, we will need to provide lodging for our guest to rest and relax. Also, we are looking at providing a space specifically for children to come and play while enjoying the campground.

2.Provide programs that will enhance the growth of United Methodists and others into a closer walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

3.Provide assistance to persons who are in need of generosity and loving kindness. These may be persons who are down on their luck or in need of someone to help them along their path as they grow into spiritual wholeness.

Working with the MS Annual Conference, SUMA is able to offer retreats and programs to all areas of the state and also to those outside Mississippi wishing to come to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. SUMA can provide a setting that is welcoming and renewing to all ages, races, and backgrounds of people. As a part of the MS Annual Conference, guests know and appreciate the United Methodist Church for opportunities offered in this location that may not be available to their group in other parts of the state or country.

The year 2020 brought many challenges to the camping and retreat ministry programs throughout the country and SUMA was no exception to these issues. Basically, all retreats and stays had to be can-celled due to the COVID-19 virus issues. But with the Holy Spirit leading and support from the United Methodist Church, so far, Seashore UM Assembly has been able to continue operations. The staff and Board of Trustees is looking forward to continued ministry in the coming years.

Through the Holy Spirit and our United Methodist connection, SUMA is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

seAshore united methodist Assembly boArd of directors

Rev. Andy Stoddard Rev. Rachel Benefield-Pfaff Rev. Jonathan TullosRev. Vicki White Mr. Michael Hedgepeth Rev. Andy CottonRev. Timothy Thompson Rev. Elijah Mitchell Dr. Diane ChapmanRev. Dr. James Swanson Mrs. Connie Helmuth Rev. Chuck FrostRev. Larry Hilliard Mr. Kenneth (KW) Douglas Mrs. Kim Reeder

St. Andrew’s MissionOnce again, this past year has been one of many trials. COVID-19 lockdowns, lack of needed PPE

and sanitization supplies, constant change of school schedules and lack of resources are a few of the struggles that households and businesses all faced. We at St. Andrew’s Mission have been blessed in that, although at times we struggled, we were supported by benefactors and donors from as far as California and as close as our internal volunteer community to make it through. Some of our staff even volunteered for a time so we could continue to support those in need throughout.


Our Food Ministry was the only one in several counties that was able to stay open to serve and distribute food to the disabled, senior shut-ins, and needy families throughout this pandemic thus far. We were only able to do this due to our devoted staff and volunteers extraordinaire. They came up with creative ways to keep everyone safe and the pantry stocked throughout the year. When we would lose one resource, thankfully, another would appear to fill in.

Our ministry that assists those in need with clothing, utility bills, housewares, medicines, etc. was also strongly supported by our community. Several more families that struggle were able to lean on us for assistance. One family in particular was that of a single mother of four with three in school and one in Head Start daycare. She was an employee of Walmart and a Section-8 recipient. When first the daycare closed and then the two schools closed, she was able to take leave. When the schools went back on a certain schedule, she was able to go back to work. The schools altered the schedule, then sent the children home again for a time, and then returned to a varied schedule. She lost her job and due to the uncertainty of the schedules, was not able to return. When she came to us, she was on the verge of losing her children if she could not get her utilities paid. She had applied for assistance and was not yet approved. She used her available funds for the extra food required, for the children were now eating three meals a day at home instead of one. We were able to assist with her utilities and provide emergency food supplies and as the seasons were changing, clothes for the cooler weather. She came in recently to thank us for assisting her and offered to volunteer if she could, as a thank you. This is only one example of many.

We also have a ministry that is designed to benefit our senior aged citizens. During this pandemic they have found they were penned up, secluded, not able to attend worship services, and scared. We have taken strides to make our Activity Center a safe haven for our members, families, and their friends to safely socialize and share fellowship. We have reopened our weekly Wednesday noon meals with adjusted social distanced seating. We have worked diligently on creatively providing daily activities for these members and the community to partake. Their participation has shown us this is something they needed and are thankful for.

Not all our efforts have been success stories. A few of our ministries, such as the GED prepara-tory program, had to be put on hold or diminished capability for a time due to the way our world has been altered. We are appreciative in the knowledge that we have made a difference when we could. Of course, as always, we are more appreciative than ever of our constant benefactors such as the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church. We know we couldn’t have served the numbers we have without their blessings.

Ed CoddingExecutive Director

st. Andrew’s mission, inc. boArd of directors 2021Catherine Sanders, President Nikki Belote M. Diane L. VanBrittany Raybon, Vice-President Betsy Murrell Virginia GozaMelisa DeCoux, Secretary/Treasurer Jim Hedges Michael AustinEdward Codding, Executive Director Tina Brumfield Michael GuttusoVickie Webb Alisha Rayborn

Methodist Foundation of Mississippi, Inc.We are your local resource for Christ-centered giving, investing, financial and stewardship education

and management. Some of you may remember us as the “The Methodist Foundation” when we began our journey in Mississippi over 50 years ago. We are now the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi.

United Methodists are part of a larger family, so we seek to embrace the whole Methodist family within the state of Mississippi. Our relationship with the Mississippi Conference remains the same, as will our legal and IRS status. Our new look will help us faithfully serve all churches, individuals, and organiza-tions with a Methodist heritage in Mississippi. We will continue to support all Mississippi Methodists in their mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ through the personal service for which we are known.


Our new logo features the cross of Christ imposed on the world. The outward-facing arrows symbolize our work of supporting you in taking Jesus into all the world undergirded by the Holy Spirit represented by the red color of the cross. We look forward to continuing ministry with you in our common mission. We invite you to continue this journey with us.

With gratitude, Mike Hicks, Executive Director

boArd membership 2021-2022Class of 2019-2022 Class of 2020-2023 Class of 2021-2024 Rev. Zachary Beasley Mr. Freddie Bagley Dr. Joe N. Bailey, IIIHolly Springs Brandon TupeloRev. Joe Landrum Rev. Mitchell Hedgepeth Mrs. Jan Hitt Corinth Madison MeridianMr. Lester Myers Mr. Charles Leggett, Jr. Mr. Henry Holifield Inverness Hattiesburg RidgelandMr. Jesse L. Ross, Jr. Rev. John Moore Mr. Tom McCormick Jackson Ridgeland GulfportRev. Jeff Shannon Mrs. Kelly Riley Rev. Tim PratherWest Point Madison New AlbanyDr. Ron Whitehead Mr. Walker Sturdivant Mr. John David Robinson Booneville Greenwood Ridgeland Mr. Wade Watts Mr. Ben Walton Madison Jackson Dr. Acie Whitlock, Jr. Madison

Emeritus MembersMrs. Alveria Crump, Mr. Howard Boone, Mrs. RaLeen Haynes, Dr. Fred McDonnell, Mr. James McRae, Mr. Sherman Muths

Ex-Officio MembersBishop James Swanson, Chairperson; Rev. Stephen Cook, District Superintendent Without Vote; Mr. Brent Wilson, CFA Chairperson Without Vote; Rev. Vickie White, Connectional Ministries Without Vote

The United Methodist Hour, Inc.Our mission statement: The mission of The United Methodist Hour is to, through media and technology,

proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and to resource the local church to live faithfully and boldly in the world.Our partnership with the United Methodist Annual Conference has allowed us to continue this mis-

sion throughout a very difficult year. The lives of many faithful believers are impacted each week by our broadcast. This past year, we have received numerous testimonies affirming that THE HOUR has given strength to those who are homebound for many reasons including COVID-19.

The addition of HOURSTREAM has made a huge difference in making THE HOUR accessible to all and available in many settings. We continue to hear from Sunday School groups across the state. Churches and groups can download individual messages to serve small groups, individuals, and even congregations without a lead pastor. An online ministry is vital in our changing world and THE HOUR has been able to successfully transition to this format with no break in our weekly presentations.

The United Methodist Hour statement of faith: We are a media witness serving as an extension of the local church’s mission and ministry for the glory of God. We pledge unceasingly to seek higher standards of excellence in presenting the story of Jesus Christ with truth and clarity throughout the world so that “they may know the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom God sent.” (John 17:3) In carrying out our mission we acknowledge the futility of human efforts without the guidance of the Holy Spirit.


A media presence that has truth and clarity in presenting the Gospel is vital in this season of history. As we begin our 50th year of ministry as The United Methodist Hour, we are honored to be a part of the mission with The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Steve CasteelExecutive Director

the united methodist hour boArd of directors

Wesley House Community Center, Inc.Responding to the needs of God’s people among the pandemic of 2020 proved to be both challenging

and rewarding for all at the Wesley House Community Center, Inc. We were able to maintain our focus on ministry through the four programs of Christian Relief, Education, our Child Advocacy Center, and the Sexual Assault Crisis Center. In these area’s little has changed regarding what we do, however, the way we have been able to go about doing things has changed immensely.

In our Christian Relief we offer family food bags, clothes, and bill pay assistance. We have seen a number of individuals needing assistance with their bills. We are happy to have the support of donors to be able to increase the amount we can assist people with. This year we have partnered with Atmos Energy’s “Share the Warmth” plan. We can help individuals with their high winter gas bills. With the generosity of individuals and corporate donations we have been able to help a greater number with bill pay assistance.

Our food pantry has doubled in the volume of bags distributed again since last January. We currently are helping approximately 1,500 families per month with food bags. While there are time’s we have wondered how we would be able to provide, God has never disappointed. We have been able to expand our base of suppliers and we have seen a greater number of individuals contribute to the food pantry. We were proud to recently receive a $100,000.00 donation from Mr. Mac Haik establishing the Mac Haik Food Fund here at the Wesley House. We have seen generosity expressed in many ways through the food pantry.

Our educational programs continue despite the challenges of COVID-19. Enrollment in our pre-school declined slightly during the spring and summer of 2020. Fortunately, we picked up in the fall and have continued to shape young lives. We were given a large indoor playground and are converting some unused space into an indoor play area for extreme hot or cold days. Generous donors gave to help provide soft flooring and padded play toys for this as well.

During the height of the pandemic our Child Advocacy Center and Sexual Assault Crisis Center’s slowed down. Unfortunately, as many children were home from school, they were more accessible by their perpetrators. Once they returned to school in the fall, we saw a tremendous increase in the reports


Lifetime MembersW.W. Blain; John Dean Jr.; Carolyn Hood; Jimmy Prince; Mattie Gipson; Bill Yates

StaffSteve Casteel ,Executive Director/ Host; Anthony Thaxton, Producer; Latoya Redd Thompson, Secretary/ Staff Teacher; Tom Edwards, Music Contributor; Ritchie Carter, Financial Officer; Amy Thaxton , Assistant Producer/Social Media; Nan Bryant, Correspondence

Ex-OfficioBishop James Swanson; Mike Hicks (Methodist Foundation); Rev. Vickie White (Director of Communication and Connection)

Class of 2020Cheryl Denley, Vice ChairM. D. WhitfieldMarcus Thompson, ChairRobert Cook

Class of 2021Bob RamboRonnie RoundtreeChris DiggsBillie Wilhite

Class of 2022Jill Conner BrownJeff FlathauDr. Embra JacksonHeidi Pyron


of abuse. This number has not reduced. We have been dealing with an increased number of forensic interviews and therapy clients since. The numbers for Sexual Assault are similar and reflect the challenges presented by the pandemic.

We were especially blessed to have received the former Wesley UMC Church property from the Mississippi Annual Conference. The space for increased parking has been great. The space in the com-munity room has been tremendous. In addition to having a place for community outreach we utilize that space for our Christmas toys. This year we assisted nearly 500 children with Christmas toys.

Even among the challenges we have been able to see God’s hand move in many ways. We are blessed to be among those with resources and those in need.

Sincerely, Rev. David Schultz, Executive Director

wesley house community center boArd of directors

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024Ms. Rindy Vaughan, Mrs. Janet Barham Mr. David Hall Mrs. Kim Coward Secretary Mr. Michael Mayerhoff, Mrs. Francine Farrar Mr. Tyler CovingtonRev. Pam Randall President Mr. James Carter, Mr. Keith McCaryRev. Ryan McGough Mr. Tim Alred Vice President Mr. Tony MontgomeryMrs.Amiee McWilliams Mrs. Mary Simpson Dr. Sarah Grabmiller Dr. Angela Savage

Advisory Board: Mrs. Betty Vise, Mr. Maurice Hall

Ex Officio Members: Rev. Dayna Goff, Mrs. Gloria McAlpine, Rev. Victoria White, Rev. David Schultz

Wesley Pines Conference, Camping and Retreat CenterThe mission statement of Camp Wesley Pines speaks of our commitment “to continuing the ministry

of Christ by serving the United Methodist Church and by providing a Christian environment for people of all ages amidst the beauty and grandeur of God’s creation.” Despite the great challenges that the last year has brought us, we are reminded daily that our mission has not in any way diminished. On the contrary, Camp Wesley Pines is continuing to grow and evolve as a ministry that effectively serves all of God’s children within an ever-changing world.

What has happened in 2020?■ 20+ groups on site experiencing faith formation and fun in God’s creation.■ Full-time staff restructuring in order to address a few key needs of our ever-evolving ministry: the

addition of a Hospitality Director as well as a Program Coordinator.■ We celebrated our 60th anniversary with a Day of Giving, in which $34,000 was raised. Thank you

to all those who have continued to support us!

Moving forward to 2021!■ Summer Camp - With nearly 250 campers signed up so far (3/25), we are gearing up for an exciting

summer camp season! Please continue to keep our staff and campers in your prayers.■ NOMADS - We’ve got 9 weeks of projects lined up for the year, and already, our first 3-week

project has been completed!■ Added a new outdoor Lakeside Chapel■ Began renovation on the old RV building to serve as a Clergy Sabbath space■ Finished painting cabin exteriors, and much more■ AmeriCorps - We welcomed an AmeriCorps team to Wesley Pines for two weeks, and they were

able to create a new nature trail

Upcoming Events■ Days of Service: April 24 & August 28■ Children’s Retreat: September 18-19■ Junior High Retreat: October 2-3■ Senior High Retreat: October 16-17■ Path to the Pines 5K: November 20

Get Outdoors & Get Into Christ, Chap Fenwick, Executive Director

wesley pines conference, cAmping And retreAt center boArd of directors:Rev. Andy Cotten Rev. Gene Horton Dr. Robert CameronMr. Carl Nobles Mrs. Jill Hoda Rev. Ryan McGoughMr. Charlie Campbell Rev. Kevin Trantham Ms. Sarah LloydRev. Dawn Flowers Mrs. Kim Burkett Mr. Steve SullivanRev. DeNondrea Sims Rev. Mike Evans Rev. Victor WillisMr. Dustin Barefield Mrs. Renee Berry Rev. Zac Cox


Section V

Forming Spiritual leaderS

A. 2021 Conference Lay Leader Report

This has been an unusual conference year. I have missed the opportunity I get in typical years to travel to some districts to present information, answer questions, offer a word of encouragement and thanks, and hear from you in person. Many thanks to all the hard-working laity in our conference as well as the clergy who support clergy-lay collaboration for continuing the mission this past annual conference year.

The Board of Laity has continued its work of advocating for lay inclusion and fostering awareness of the role of laity. I continued to attend virtual monthly extended cabinet and conference leadership team meetings where we worship together, learn together and plan together for our conference. Our conference leadership team has a renewed focus on ensuring everything we do at the conference level is focused on our mission, vision, and values. By virtue of being the Conference Lay Leader, I am also a part of the vital congregations committee where we attempt to understand a balcony-level view of the vitality of our annual conference and the episcopacy committee meetings where we support and evaluate our episcopal leader. All of those groups have faithfully continued serving virtually, and we have continued to do the work we committed to do.

Beyond the annual conference this year, I also attended the annual gathering of the Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders (AACLL). As Vice-President, I was tasked with planning our first virtual AACLL meeting. Our Bishop brought greetings, and three of our district lay leaders attended. The meeting was focused on dismantling racism through lay ministry and was led by a staff person from the General Commission on Religion and Race. This was very helpful as the two foci established by our bishop for this next year are (1) creating intentional disciple making systems and (2) ending racism.

Our Mississippi Annual Conference Board of Laity – the district lay leaders, UMW President, UMM President, UM Youth representative, and Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries – has continued to meet quarterly and to stay abreast of and participate in ministry in the annual conference, districts and local churches. We have shared best practices of digital discipleship and alternate ways of worshipping and serving during the pandemic. We have participated in and encouraged the creation and activity of racial healing circles across our conference.

I was also privileged this year to participate in producing several virtual trainings on the topic of lay leaders and creating intentional disciple making systems.

On behalf of the Board of Laity, it has been an honor to represent the laity of the Mississippi Annual Conference for another year, and we are very grateful to have the partnership and support of the Spiritual Leadership Office of our Annual Conference.

B. Commission on Equitable Compensation Report 2021

The purpose of the Commission on Equitable Compensation is to support full-time clergy serving as pastors in the charges of the Mississippi Conference by recommending conference standards for pastoral support; administering funds to be used in base compensation supplementation; and providing counsel and advisory materials on pastoral support to district superintendents and committees on pastor-parish relations. 2016 Book of Discipline Par. 625.2


The Commission is grateful for the Rev. Trey Harper and Mrs. Dorothy Walker from the Office of Spiritual Leadership and Mr. David Stotts’ assistance. The work of the Commission is made possible by the generous presence of clergy and laity. Thank you all for your willingness to serve.

Rev. Mike Hicks Chair of Commission on Equitable Compensation

Compensation Ranges and GuidelinesClassifications of Clergy Compensation

For 2021 base compensation shall be: ■ Full Connection (Elder and Deacon) $35,952 ■ Provisional (education requirements for elder and deacon completed) $33,059 ■ Provisional (education requirements for elder and deacon not completed) $30,414 ■ Associate Member $30,414 ■ Full-Time Local Pastor $27,979

Effective July 1, 2018 the value of church provided housing shall be used by the Commission in establishing Salary Supplement Grants. The intent is to provide an equitable level of compensation for clergy serving charges without a parsonage.

The policy of this Commission is to supplement no more than 25% of total compensation for salary supplements; therefore, the local charge is required to pay an amount at least equal to the fol-lowing in each category:Note: See Charge Qualifications, 1b. ■ Full Connection $26,281 ■ Provisional (educational requirements for elder completed) $24,166 ■ Provisional (educational requirements for elder not completed) $22,232 ■ Associate Member $22,232 ■ Full-Time Local Pastor $20,453

Local churches without a parsonage are encouraged to consider providing a housing allowance in addition to the required minimum compensation.

Qualifications for Receiving Supplementary Compensation SupportThe qualifications listed below shall apply to all churches requesting Equitable Compensationsupport:

■ Average weekly worship attendance for the charge shall be equal to or greater than average worship attendance (previous calendar year) of churches across the Conference.

■ Percentage of mission shares paid by the charge shall be equal to or greater than the average percentage of mission shares paid (previous calendar year) by the churches across the Conference.

■ A pastor must live within the bounds of the charge to which he/she is appointed. Pastors serving charges without a parsonage or one member of a clergy couple may be exempt from this requirement by Executive Committee action in consultation with the Cabinet.

■ A pastor must devote full-time to his/her charge. ■ Pastors (local pastors, associate members and elders) who have completed educational

requirements must meet the continuing education requirements set by the conference Board of Ordained Ministry. Local Pastors must meet educational requirements as established by The Book of Discipline and Conference Board of Ordained Ministry.

■ Pastors must hold a valid local pastor’s license. ■ Those serving a church or charge of less than three churches employing more than one


person on its professional staff, including the pastor, will not be eligible for a compensation supplement.

■ Clergy and charges receiving Equitable Compensation Funds must attend an Equitable Compensation Review and Generosity Training Event every other year, if the charge has not met all minimum standards in attendance and mission share payments.

Arrearage Policy on Equitable Compensation ■ The annual conference shall protect the local church full-time pastor and annual conference

from any potential impending arrearage whereby, the full-time local pastor is unable, due to financial constraints, to receive his/her regular payroll or housing allowance. Once the local church treasurer is aware of any such situation, notification shall be given to the pastor, lay leader and appropriate chairs of local church committees. It shall be the responsibility of the chair of the staff parish relations committee to investigate the financial situation and seek remedies. No remedy shall include a reduction of the pastor’s compensation for the current conference year.

■ If it is determined that the local church is facing a potential long-term financial crisis, then the chair of the staff parish relations committee shall notify the local pastor and district superintendent of a need for a subsidy grant on equitable compensation or change in pastoral compensation/appointment for the following conference year.

■ Should the situation arise that a pastor’s compensation has been delinquent for more than thirty (30) days, it shall be responsibility of the district superintendent to notify the Commission on Equitable Compensation, with power given to that committee, to seek resolution of the issue. This may or may not include the fact that the local church is already receiving a subsidy grant from the committee on equitable compensation and such factor shall be taken into account.

■ Other measures may be taken if the local church is delinquent in compensation for more than thirty (30) days, especially in light of the pastor’s direct invoiced pension and benefits. The conference treasurer may begin a process whereby a written payment plan with the local church shall be developed, so that the conference receives full payment of pension and benefits by the end of the conference year.

■ All discretionary spending (any expense not requiring payment under contractual or conference obligations) shall be suspended until the district superintendent, treasurer, the staff parish relations committee agree on a remedial plan.

■ Under no circumstances will the local church’s real property be mortgaged to pay for current or budgeted expenses, including arrearages, nor may the sale of any such property be used for arrearage (¶2543 The Book of Discipline).

■ It is the responsibility of the local church to provide minimum compensation for its appointed clergy, but it is equally the responsibility of the full-time pastor to provide evidence of an arrearage by proper documentation as required by the treasurer. A one-year statute of limitations will be enforced for any such claims.

Categories of Equitable Compensation and QualificationsThe following are the four categories of Equitable Compensation Grants and the qualifications

of each. These qualifications are in addition to those listed above which apply to all categories of Equitable Compensation. 1. Salary Supplement: a. Charges must pay at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the equitable compensation

scale for the current pastor serving the charge. b. No charge will participate in the fund if it reduces the compensation level below the previous

year, unless such a reduction is deemed justifiable by the Commission after recommendation by the District Superintendent in writing.

c. The church or charge must have at least 150 members and/or three churches on the charge.


d. Charges with pastors receiving supplementary support will have a service of worship every Sunday, with due consideration for adequate services for each church.

e. The charge whose minister receives supplementary support will provide a minimum of two (2) weeks paid vacation, including two (2) Sundays annually for the minister; and will provide expenses for a guest minister or lay speaker in the minister’s absence.

f. Salary Supplement grants are limited to five successive years. 2. Cooperative Ministries: a. The “director” or “coordinator” must be a full conference member who has other clergy

persons under his/her supervision. The clergyperson serving as ‘director’ or coordinator’ must live within the bounds of the parish.

b. The maximum amount that the Equitable Compensation Commission may provide per year for this support is $1,200 over the maximum Equitable Compensation support. If the director is not receiving regular Equitable Compensation supplements, a maximum of $3,600 annu-ally may be available.

c. Before funding will be granted for successive years, the director shall submit an annual evalu-ation of the progress of the ministry made the previous year.

d. In no case will Equitable Compensation funds be used to support a minister beyond 150 percent of the applicable Equitable Compensation scale.

e. There is no limit to the number of years a cooperative ministry may receive support. 3. Ethnic Congregational Development: a. Church shall articulate special leadership needs in an ethnic congregation. b. A maximum of $10,000 per project may be allocated. For each additional year of the grant,

the funding will be reduced by 25 percent from the beginning support figure. The local charge is expected to increase their share of the compensation by 25% each year.

c. The pastor must be a seminary graduate or have experience and proven ability to produce in the area of the particular need.

d. The Cabinet must approve the projects. e. Ethnic Congregational Development grants are limited to four successive years. 4. Unique Ministries: a. This category is designed to give additional support for “special situations” by providing

Equitable Compensation funding for a pastor assigned by the bishop to serve an unusual appointment in which the charge cannot pay an adequate compensation.

b. Requests for funding will be initiated and approved by the Bishop and Cabinet. The request will identify the uniqueness of the church and the specific qualifications of the pastor. In addition, the request will identify the specific goals for advancement in ministry, which the grant is anticipated to enable.

c. Funding for a Unique Ministry will be reviewed annually by the Commission on Equitable Compensation.

d. Unique Ministries grants are limited to four (4) successive years of funding for the approved project; for each additional year that approval is granted, the funding will be reduced by 25 percent of the beginning support figure.

ApplicationsApplications are made available through the Director of Spiritual Leadership. Annual applica-

tions for the approved years of a grant are not required, if there is no appointment change.


Mississippi Conference Policy for the Housing of Clergy CouplesIntroduction: Clergy couples provide unique opportunities and challenges in the appointment

making process, and for the congregations with whom they partner. Like the majority of 21’’ century clergy households, they include two working adults. Many clergy spouses’ professional careers are impacted by itinerancy, or the itinerancy of the clergy spouse is necessarily limited by the geographical restrictions on a professional spouse’s career. Two clergy households, like unmarried clergy households, are restricted only by availability and suitability of appointments, though normally requiring two such appointments within a reasonable geographic proximity, especially while raising younger children.

Nothing is as unique as appointing two married clergy to separate appointments as housing. The United Methodist Church has long limited the way in which clergy housing may be understood as compensation, yet clergy housing provides a benefit to the appointive process and the housed clergy, while also being an expense to the local congregation, and simultaneously a potential financial boon and logistical liability when an appointed pastor does not occupy a parsonage.

The ways in which housing affects current compensation, taxation, clergy expenses, and pension contributions create issues for equity for two clergy households. Historically, one spouse has been asked to serve charges able to provide lower base compensation, while also living in the parsonage provided by the higher-paying charge. Unhoused clergy may negotiate for additional compensation based on the costs to the clergy and the net financial benefits to local churches, and that such additional compensation when negotiated is in the interest of equity, and in the interest of the long-term financial viability and stability for the charge that is temporarily not providing housing for its pastor.

Recognizing the particular opportunities and challenges provided by clergy couples, the Mississippi Conference recognizes the following considerations regarding the peculiar realities and concerns for equity in clergy couple housing and related issues of benefits and compensation:

1. The cost to any pastor living in a parsonage is the 15.3% self-employment tax on the fair rental value of the parsonage, which must come out of salary. If a clergy couple lives in the same parsonage, this tax only applies to one salary.

2. For Social Security purposes housing/a housing allowance is credited as income; meaning that although SECA may be calculated at a higher rate, at retirement Social Security will also be at a higher rate. Thus, the pastor, who has no parsonage or housing allowance value added, will receive a lower social security payment.

3. Direct Contribution portions of the CRSP Clergy Retirement Plan are affected by the valuation of a parsonage toward retirement ( 2016 Book of Discipline, ¶252.4e)

e.g. It is more expensive for a pastor to live in a different community from the church served: un-reimbursable commuter travel is involved and possibly storage costs for un-used furniture.

4. A church may find that there are financial hazards to having a period of time when it does not have to pay for housing and then upon change of appointment, finds itself once more having to include that cost in its budget.

5. A parsonage could be rented if not in use by the clergyperson.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Mississippi Conference Cabinet acting ad interim adopts the following policy on March 28, 2019:

1. The Cabinet will continue to make efforts to appoint clergy couples in proximity to each other, making it possible for couples to live together.

2. Recognizing that equity in compensation is mutually beneficial to the well-being of clergy, the long-term financial stability of local churches, and our witness to justice in the world, when a clergy couple is appointed in close proximity, the clergy person not housed by a local church that routinely provides for housing the District Superintendent shall negotiate for additional compensation in consultation the local church at the time of the appointment. The five items outlined in the previous section of this policy shall be used as guidelines for starting negotiation of additional compensation. In


general, such additional compensation should not be more than the net income that could be received from the fair rental of a parsonage.

3. When a clergyperson living with a clergy spouse and receiving a salary including additional compensation leaves an appointment, the previously negotiated additional compensation shall be subtracted from the salary, if the new pastor is not part of a clergy couple.

C. Higher Education & Campus Ministry

BHECM Pre-Conference Journal ReportCampus Ministry

Wesley Campus Ministries provide college students with a place to grow in their relationship with Christ after they leave home and their local church before they launch into the adult world. Campus ministries and student leaders meet students at every juncture of life and provide the opportunities students need to wrestle with questions of faith, experience positive relationships, and grow in leadership and service all within the context of Christian discipleship and worship. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-21, Wesley Campus Ministries in Mississippi continue to bring the life of Christ to their campuses and students.

Campus life has obviously changed. Many students have moved home, or not returned to campus while resuming classes online. Some have lost jobs. Some have lost relatives due to illness. All have lost a sense of community. Since interaction with peers in classrooms and other gathering spaces was drastically altered or suspended students have felt isolated, lonely, exhausted, anxious, and disconnected for over a year. Amidst this anxiety and uncertainty, guided by their calling from God to their respective campuses, Wesley Campus Ministers and their leadership teams have worked and prayed tirelessly to discover and create new ways to minister and serve the needs of students in Mississippi.

Meeting has been a challenge. Online video platforms have served as meeting places for Bible studies, prayer groups, leadership training, and mutual support when schools discouraged any gatherings. When campuses have allowed, Wesley leaders have organized small group gatherings, worship spaces in larger venues, or outdoor worship experiences. Service ministry challenges have been met by identifying the unique needs that have arisen out of this loss and isolation, and by developing new partnerships with other on-campus teams, groups, and local community service organizations. As a result of these efforts, new ministry is being forged on campuses and in communities and new people are being cared for with the love of Christ. Student leadership has been strengthened through this process and new disciples are being equipped to lead in the future. Students are continuing to respond to God’s call into vocational ministry as Wesley Campus Ministries provide these opportunities to worship and serve the Lord.

Working Together Through ChallengesThe Higher Education Committee on Ministry provides a group of people who create and govern

over the structure for campus ministries, establishing policy and procedure for each campus ministry to follow. They are intricately involved in the hiring process for each Wesley Campus Ministry, making sure quality leaders are in place at all of the ministries. The HECM provides the support of a Campus Ministry Consultant who works with each Wesley providing board development and fundraising training as well working with each director when they need assistance. Our Campus Ministry Consultant has continued to meet with our campus minsters and provide personal support and encouragement, as well as guidance with Wesley boards and other ministry ventures. Already in 2021, two new Wesley Campus Ministries have been begun, and their boards developed on campuses where Wesley Ministries had ceased.

The HECM provides a yearly retreat for all college students around the state as well as training for all campus ministers. Statewide has been a highlight for many years as a place for campus ministers to engage new students, recruit and train new leaders, and receive training for their own work in their ministry context. Even though Statewide had to be cancelled for the spring of 2021, Wesley Campus


Ministers remain hopeful and passionate in their calling and continue to disciple students who can reach new students with the gospel.

HECM also provides a yearly Grant Application process for campus ministries to share evaluative ministry data and apply for funding to supplement their existing budgets and fundraising efforts. In partnership with a Georgia United Methodist Commission Consulting Group, HECM is actively working to improve the effectiveness of evaluations and the grant application process for all campus ministries and ministers.

Throughout this crisis campus ministers have met regularly for intentional training, team building and mutual support. While caring for their own families and ministering to students whose roles are changing in unpredictable ways, campus ministers have worked diligently to develop a unifying vision for Wesley Campus Ministry in Mississippi, with the support of our Campus Ministry Consultant and the Georgia UM Commission Consulting Group. This regular commitment has not only brought unity among our campuses during a time of distance learning, it has also proved helpful in developing strategies to face the challenges of meeting for discipleship, fund-raising, remaining connected to local churches, and providing service opportunities. These crucial ministries are continuing to bear fruit thanks to the generosity of United Methodist congregations in Mississippi and the collaborative work of Campus Ministers and their teams.

Millsaps College Since the 1890 founding of Millsaps College, the Mississippi Annual Conference and Millsaps

College have been connected. Thank you for this continuing relationship. The Conference Mission Shares you give are used for scholarships for our United Methodist students. We offer this report from a place of deep gratitude as we strive together to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

After several years of planning, fundraising, renovation and new construction, the Christian Center at Millsaps College reopened for the fall 2019 semester as the Selby and Richard McRae Christian Center. State-of-the-art classrooms, a set-apart prayer room, courtyards, and faculty offices surround the awe-inspiring Yates Family Chapel. With a seating capacity of 300, this extraordinary worship space is an unprecedented gift to Millsaps College, the Mississippi Annual Conference, and the entire region. John and Charles Wesley’s desire for the joining of faith and reason is symbolized by the learning and worship offerings that take place in this fantastic structure.

The McRae Christian Center is also home to the Center for Ministry at Millsaps College (www.centerforministry.com). In existence since 1998 and directed by Rev. Paige Swaim-Presley ([email protected]), the Center for Ministry develops Christian leaders through lifelong learning. The Center manages continuing education credits and coordinates continuing education events for MS United Methodist pastors as well as directing the Mississippi Course of Study School and Licensing School. The Mississippi Annual Conference now has an inspiring facility to match the excellence in education offered to our pastors through the Center for Ministry.

In coordination with Rev. Trey Harper and the Office of Spiritual Leadership of the MS Conference, the Center for Ministry is managing the Jump Start in Ministry program for new pastors. Additionally, with assistance from the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi, an initial online continuing education event was held entitled Liberating Lent: Spiritual Resilience in the Face of Trauma. Additionally, this material was presented over six weeks for individual lay persons, clergy, and congregational participation. A similar offering is under development for Advent 2021.

Rev. Elizabeth Henry ([email protected]) continues to manage the Thriving in Ministry Lilly Foundation grant benefiting clergywomen from across the southern United States. This grant is in the third of five years.

Millsaps College has three facilities and a 4,500 acre reserve in Yucatán, Mexico. Coupled with the McNair Fund for International Christian Missions and a partnership with Rose of Sharon Evangelical Methodist Church, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, Millsaps students are offered opportunities for faith formation and ministry alongside our Mexican Wesleyan brothers and sisters. For information on how


your church can participate on a mission and/or spiritual formation pilgrimage to Yucatan, please contact Joey Shelton ([email protected]).

A hallmark of Millsaps is the One Campus One Community program (aka 1C1C) through which students serve in volunteer capacities and internships in the neighboring Midtown community. In conjunction with 1C1C, Millsaps has the Wellspring program which focuses on community engagement paired with thoughtful reflection. These offerings are now housed in the Office of the Chaplain under the leadership of Rev. Paige Swaim-Presley.

Classes in Wesleyan History and Theology as well as New Testament and Christian History are regular offering of the undergraduate religious studies curriculum. Instructors are Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton, Rev. Paige Swaim-Presley, and Dr. Dave Yates.

Millsaps College is one of the first Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers in the United States as selected by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Working with Bishop Swanson’s Conference Advocacy Team led by Revs. Domini Henry and Bruce Case, the Millsaps TRHT team trained dozens of lay and clergy leaders to facilitate Healing Circles in October, 2020. Healing circles continue to take place throughout the Conference in our efforts to end racism forever.

In February 2018 the Office of the Chaplain introduced the Major Methodist Initiative. This initiative is a mechanism to raise funds for the support of the Center for Ministry, the Office of the Chaplain, the Wesley Connexion, and creation of new ministry opportunities. For information on the Major Methodist Initiative, please contact Joey Shelton. Latest developments of the Major Methodist Initiative are:

1. The Millsaps Youth Theological Academy (MillsapsYTA), a collaborative effort between the Office of the Chaplain and the Center for Ministry.

a. Under the leadership of Rev. Sarah Jo Adams-Wilson. The MillsapsYTA is designed for ris-ing high school juniors and seniors seeking to sharpen their ability to think theologically and integrate their faith in all aspects of life.

c. For the second consecutive summer YTA has been cancelled due to Covid-19. d. To learn more about the academy go to Millsapsyta.com, facebook.com/millsapsyta, or instagram.

com/millsapsyta. 2. Millsaps Wesley Connexion programming. a. Under the direction and pastoral care of Revs. Henry and Swaim-Presley, students gather for

lunch and lectionary Bible study on Tuesdays. Lunch is often provided by a local UMC. b. The Millsaps Wesley Connexion hosts a coffee hour each Thursday. Students enjoy free coffee

or hot tea, stress-relieving crafts, and conversation. 3. Yates Chapel. a. Yates Chapel is home to weekly campus communion services. b. Campus-wide worship services and sacred events are held throughout the year. c. With the opening of Yates Chapel, local church groups and senior citizens groups are offered

lunch in the Millsaps dining hall followed by tours of the Millsaps campus and Yates Chapel with open-rehearsal concerts by the Millsaps Singers. To set up a tour contact Joey Shelton.

4. Major Methodist Paid Internships. a. Major Methodist student paid internships are awarded each semester. b. Roles include communion stewardship, worship arts development, Wesley Connexion, and

Yucatan mission pilgrimage planning (2).

Current United Methodist Clergy Trustees: James Swanson, Claire Dobbs, Cary Stockett, Stephen Cook, Ricky James, Rusty Keen, Vicki Landrum, Joseph T. Reiff

United Methodist Lay Trustees: Penny Varner, Susan E. Frazier, Maurice Hall, Randy James, Robert L. Lyle, James A. Coggin, Ward Van Skiver, Monica Harrigill

At Large Trustees: Ryan Beckett, David Marsh, Roger Smith, Steve Sansom, Chuck Lathem, Paul Benton,


Jay Lindsey, Donna Ruth Else Roberts, Richard Mills, David Russell, Betsy Walkup, Michael Bourland, Bud Robinson, Mark Freeman, Tom Fowlkes, Mike Sturdivant, Amanda Turner, Katherine Brady, Monte Rector, Chris Cheek, Holly Lange, Monty Hamilton, David Loper, Cord Campbell

Honorary Trustees: Mr. Robert Dunlap, Mr. Robert Pittman

Life Trustees: Mr. Gale Galloway, Mr. Robert Leggett Jr., Mr. J. Con Maloney Jr., Mr. John Vaughey, Mrs. Leila Wynn, Warren Black

Millsaps’ Methodist-related lineage is one of social justice, commitment to freedom of thought, welcoming acceptance/inclusion of all people, and critical reflection on the most important questions in life. United Methodist tradition manifests a deep concern for the physical and spiritual well-being of all people. United Methodist Social Principles assert the belief that colleges and universities are to ensure that academic freedom is protected for all members of the academic community and a learning environ-ment is fostered that allows for a free exchange of ideas. The United Methodist Church affirms the joining of reason and faith and urges the guardianship of the expression of religious life on campus.

Gratefully Submitted, April 2021 Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton

Dean of the Chapel | Director of Church Relations

Millsaps College TrusTees for annual ConferenCe raTifiCaTion 2020(In 2021 election we will correct imbalance in number of Trustees by classes)

Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024Stephen Cook Robert Lyle Joseph Reiff James SwansonRicky James James Coggin Claire Dobbs Cary StockettRusty Keen Bud Robinson Wark Van Skiver Penny VarnerVicky Landrum Mark Freeman Monica Harrigill Susan FrazierMaurice Hall Tom Fowlkes Katherine Brady Ryan BeckettRandy James Mike Sturdivant Monte Rector Roger SmithChuck Lathem Amanda Turner Chris Cheek David MarshPaul Benton Cord Campbell Holly Lange Steve SansomJay Lindsey David LoperDonna Ruth Roberts Monty HamiltonRichard MillsDavid RussellBetsy WalkupMichael Bourland

Rust CollegeEstablished in 1866 by the Freedmen’s Aid Society of the Methodist Church on a former slave

auction site, Rust College is the oldest of 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities established after the Civil War by the Methodist Church. Still in existence today, Rust serves students from Mississippi, 28 states and 2 foreign countries. Our mission is “Rust College equips and inspires students for excellence and service in their communities and throughout the world.” The mission continues to reverberate the church’s overall philosophy – “doing no harm, doing good and staying in love with Jesus Christ” as we serve the young people who look to Rust as their bridge to a better tomorrow through education.

Rust College’s Religious Life reflects a diverse community providing the administration, faculty, staff and students sacred space to be fellow travelers on a journey of faith and as a beacon that leads to transformation of individuals and the world. The Office of the Chaplain oversees religious life activities, coordinates training for student ministers, and provides counseling for administration, faculty, staff, and students. Informed by Christian tradition, Rust College’s religious life summons us to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ and minister to a diverse higher education community.


Through our religious life, student activities and academic curriculum, we emphasize that “Tomorrow’s Leaders are Students Today.” Rust College’s academic offerings are based on the liberal arts tradition, but also seek to prepare students for modern careers as well as lives of service. Our math and science division is the largest on campus and Biology is the most popular major. We are also proud of our Mass Communications Department where students can learn hands-on through our college owned radio and television stations. Through every aspect of the education at Rust, we support students in their efforts to discover their unique gifts and use them to serve.

Highlights for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 years include:■ Rust College received a grant for $15,000 from the Hearin Foundation to support needy students

seeking financial aid.■ Rust College received the Lettie Pate Foundation Grant for $145,000 to meet the financial need

of students who reside in the southern states. ■ Rust College received a grant of $245,000 from the Southern Company Foundation to facilitate

technology upgrades around the campus. ■ Rust College and The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) entered into a series of memoran-

dums of understanding that will help pave the way for Rust College students to realize their dreams of a career in healthcare.

■ Mr. Byron Chatman, Assistant Professor in Music and Band Director, received the Humanities Teacher of the Year award.

■ Rust College Social Work Professor and Chair, Social Work Reaffirmation Process, Dr. Gemma Beckley, and senior student, Brianna Tate were Higher Education Appreciation Day - Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) recipients.

■ Eric Johnson, a senior Mass Communications major, was among 44 students from 33 historically black colleges and universi-ties (HBCU) selected as 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.

■ Rust College received an initial endowment of $50,000 from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in partnership with the AKA Educational Advancement Foundation®.

■ Rust College SGA President, Eric Johnson developed the first ever Rust Innovation Lab to pro-mote student leadership and entrepreneurship at Rust College.

■ The University of Mississippi honored Rust College Mathematics Professor, Dr. Donald Cole, by having his name added to the University Student Services Center.

■ Rust College student, Tianna Smith from Houston, Texas became the College’s first recipient of the Sullivan Scholarship.

■ Three(3) Rust College Alumni were honored by the Mississippi Association of Colleges for Teacher Education: Mr. Roger Faulkner (Outstanding Administrator of the Year), Ms. Crystal Forsythe (Outstanding Professional Educator of the Year), and Ms. Taneshia Baker (Outstanding Student Intern of the Year).

■ Rust College student Kasim Burton was the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship from the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

■ Dr. Alisea W. McLeod and Mark Ridge were awarded $10,000 Humanities Research of the Public Good (HRPG) grant to initiate a digital project on the founding of Rust College during the Reconstruction Era from 1863-1877.

■ Rust College Alumnus, Beverly “Bev” Johnson, host of the Bev Johnson Show for 33 years, is the recipient of the City of Memphis Heritage Trail 2020 Trailblazer Award. She became the first African American woman inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame in 2019.

■ Rust College alumnus Karvis Jones, Production Assistant for the Braves LIVE pregame and postgame show on FOX Sports South/ FOX Sports Southeast, was part of the team that won an Emmy for Sports Program – LIVE.

■ Rust College alumnus Dr. Jerry Young, Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Jackson, MS, & 18th President of the National Bap-tist Convention, USA, Inc. delivered the closing prayer for day 1 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.



As you, our friends of the United Methodist Church, continue to uphold your promise of educational opportunity established many years ago, we, the members of the Rust College family, will uphold the promise made by our founder, Rev. A. C. McDonald in 1866, “to not do hothouse work” but work to build men and women of moral, spiritual, and academic character. We are thankful to you for your prayers and financial support. Your continued support is essential as we endeavor to build a stronger legacy for this generation and those in years to come who will look to Rust and our great church for higher educational opportunities. The College expresses thanks for the dedication and leadership of the following Trustees from the Mississippi Annual Conference: Dr. Joe May, Reverend Zachary Beasley, Reverend Jeff Tollison, Dr. Earnest L. Henry, Dr. Joe Bailey, Mr. Ted Moll, Dr. Mary N. Mosley, Rev. William Nelson, and Bishop James E. Swanson.

Dr. Ivy R. Taylor, President

D. Residency in Ministry

Our Residents in Ministry training is seeking to create ministers of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We are continually revising to make sure that we are providing the most effective and fruitful process as possible. Our first year residents learn about both the basics of being a pastor in the United Methodist Church (including where to find Charge Conference paperwork) as well as their own personal spiritual formation as believers. In the second year, our residents will reflect on what it means to not only have a fruitful ministry but also a fruitful life. Then our third year residents will begin working individually on their papers for ordination while providing group feedback and support. Those who go beyond those three years or who need another year in the process work with the Office of Spiritual Leadership to craft their year specific to their needs. We ask for your continued prayers for all of our Residents in Ministry.

Erin Hicks

E. Board of Ordained Ministry Report 2021

Grace and peace to all of the Mississippi Conference. I greet you on behalf of the sisters and brothers with whom I am honored to labor on the conference Board of Ordained Ministry. While the Board’s work is deep and wide-reaching, our task, in short, centers around the recruiting, developing, and credentialing of leaders for the church.

As with many of our Conference boards and agencies, the leadership of the Board of Ordained Ministry was carried into an extra year because of the pandemic-postponement of the General Conference. I am grateful for all who continued their faithful service to our work, and its service to the Conference.

Mississippi’s first case of the Corona Virus occurred just over a week after our Board had completed the 2020 interviews for those seeking ordination or commissioning. We were grateful that we were able to conduct those interviews face to face, which is obviously the most desirable means of carrying out these holy conversations. In 2021, however, it was clear that the careful examinations of candidates would, of necessity, be done digitally. I am very proud of the work accomplished by our interview teams, and congratulate Chad Bowen, who shaped and directed their work.

The planned service of ordination for 2020 was scheduled no less than three times, and each time, the high new-case numbers of the virus required postponement of the service. Ultimately, the decision was made for the long-suffering class of 2020 to share in the 2021 ordination service, to be held on June 11th. Even so, that service must needs be a largely digital experience, with in-person participation limited to those being ordained or commissioned, their families, and those directly involved in the leadership of the service. I can tell you, though, that both classes—2020 and 2021—are top drawer, first-rate ministers with a multiplicity of gifts that will bless the ministry of the United Methodist Church here in Mississippi.


I have spoken to you on other occasions about the General Conference-mandated 8-year assessment for every minister (2016 BOD, par. 349.3b). Here in Mississippi, we have the RESTART Assessment, which compiles the advantages of personal reflection, communal learning and peer groups, and individual stretching toward new goals. This assessment is meant to be experienced by all clergy, but in an incremental fashion, over a period of eight years. We look forward to these experiences lived out in-person, instead of digitally. And while Covid 19 slowed much of the RESTART Assessment, we still believe it is something for which we can all be justly proud, and we expect to profit from it as a helpful and meaningful tool.

This will be my last address to you in this role, and I am delighted to say that the chair of the conference Board of Ordained Ministry will be filled by the very gifted Rev. Dr. Joe May, who already has much previous experience, not only as a pastor and district superintendent, but with a previous tenure on the BOM. May his work be a blessing to all….Godspeed, Joe!

Finally, on behalf of the whole BOM, I want to convey our gratitude to those whose labor intersects with ours, and whose work we admire, such as the District Committees on Ordained Ministry, the Appointive Cabinet and the Bishop, and the staff of the conference Office of Spiritual Leadership: Trey Harper, Angela Griffin, Pamela Cameron, and Dorothy Ellis. Blessings on you all!

Respectfully submitted, Rev. Cary Stockett

Section Vi

Faith Community Formation

Faith Community Formation Committee Report Over the past few years there has been a series of movies entitled “God’s Not Dead.” Not only is

God not dead, He is not done here in the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Journey to TransformationFrom faith to faith (Romans 1:17), strength to strength and glory to glory (2 Corinthians 3:16-

18), the Bible reflects endless possibilities for elevation, transformation, glorification and empower-ment that we, as the people of God, have available to us. Through us and for us, God continues to provide endless possibilities and opportunities to be “…transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

Transformation is the processes and methodologies of change for congregations and churches that lead to re-discovering what we are called to be as a church. Transformation is about listen-ing and deepening our relationship with God and acting upon what we discern to be God’s will. Transformation is:

■ God-centered change that re-connects us to being what we are called by God to be a church in mission, re-connecting to God’s will, changing first as people and in-turn, as congregations.

■ A spiritual journey that has an intentional beginning and no end — as we are always on the journey and never finished.

■ Systemic because transformation is about everything that a congregation is and does within the framework of God’s mission and presence in our world today.

The Faith Community Formation Office and Committee is tasked with leading and assisting the Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church into a continuously expanding culture of vitality by developing and forming new faith communities and transforming existing churches by:

■ Assisting congregations in measuring the effectiveness and spiritual development in living into our Core Values (Love, Generosity, Justice and Apprenticeship) so churches can be resourced in the areas needed to become perfected in fulfilling God’s calling and

■ Identifying where the fields are ripe for the harvest of disciples and assessing, vetting and equip-ping qualified church planters so new congregations can be planted.

Examples of how our ministry and resources are transforming lives in Mississippi:

New Faith CommunitiesThe Bridge — a new faith community in D’Iberville started in June 2015 and led by Rev. Leanne

Burris, continues to grow, reaching out to the schools, Latino community, and neighborhood shop owners. Additionally, The Bridge offers an online worship community using Facebook Live in order to reach a wider, diverse audience.

Gluckstadt — plans are moving forward to establish a United Methodist new faith commu-nity in this growing, vibrant area of Madison County. Led by Revs. De Mario Benson and Calvin Cosnahan, a new faith community in the Gluckstadt area is forming; people are being gathered, con-nections are being made and ministry is beginning to take place.

Fresh Expressions — the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, led by the Faith Community Formation Office, continues its partnership with Fresh Expressions US. The initial FX trainings have been completed and Fresh Expressions of church are beginning to form across the Mississippi Conference. Most notably, one successful example is the Dinner Church led


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by Marta Bolen in the New Albany District, which has more than 120 in attendance. The hope is to continue to illuminate the Mississippi Conference churches to the possibilities of what can happen when you minister to the people where you find them – taking the church to the people. As a partner, the Mississippi Conference has a seat at the table of Fresh Expressions US.

Church RevitalizationThe Millennial Discipleship and Digital Evangelism — programs at the Oxford University

Methodist Church, led by Revs. Eddie Rester and Chris McAlilly are two programs created for young emerging adults to help them explore God’s call in the laboratory of the church. Plans are to expand and replicate throughout Mississippi in the coming years.

Church/Community Assessments, Consultations and Strategic Planning — change in life is a given. Predicting the best ways to navigate and move into the future is the art of strategic planning. In 2020, the FCF Office had assessed and examined more than 200 churches and commu-nities for future leadership, viability, growth and/or expansion of the United Methodist presence in Mississippi. Additionally, we have provided several trainings and workshops to support future growth and development.

Journey to Transformation Tools and ResourcesJourney to Transformation Encounter — is a facilitated, consultative process designed to

assist church leaders in understanding their current context so they may begin to discern possibilities for their future and determine needed resources, so they may re-discover their mission, re-engage their community and re-emerge as a healthy, thriving congregation.

Digital Discipleship Resources — a key component in an organization’s vitality is the ability to be flexible and attentive to “the signs of the times” in order to adapt quickly to incremental or sudden environmental change. In response to the 2020 pandemic, FCF continued to develop and distribute relevant resources for the ever-expanding digital discipleship age.

Coaching and Mentoring (Leadership Development) — coaching and mentoring are recog-nized and proven as instrumental parts of the learning and development of leaders in many organiza-tions. In an effort to incorporate coaching and mentoring into the culture of the MS Conference, FCF has undertaken the task of formalizing a program and training coaches to be used across the confer-ence. To date, we’ve shepherded 10 people through coach training, who will now be able to assist in the development of leaders for the future.

Discipleship Resources — the Faith Community Formation Office is providing two new vital resources for individuals, churches and discipleship teams (FREE of charge) to use when develop-ing and growing personal discipleship as well as supporting an intentional discipleship process: Real Discipleship Survey and Disciple Like Jesus Small Group Study.

Readiness 360 — The Readiness 360 survey helps a congregation listen to itself in order to cre-ate new and vital ministry action plans. In addition, many are taking the next step, adding training to help their church enlist and empower their lay members to engage in ministry to their communities.

Lead Like Jesus — a leader is anyone who is attempting to influence the thinking or behavior or development of others. Lead Like Jesus is a 10-hour Encounter that introduces Jesus as the great-est leadership role model and a unique formula for leadership development. And because skills and knowledge can’t replace character and integrity, the Lead Like Jesus Encounter involves the alignment of our Heart, Head, Hands and Habits. Available for virtual or in-person training.

Vital Signs — FCF continues to coordinate the VitalSigns dashboard. Congregations that understand where they have been and what has affected the current reality of their church are better equipped to see the possibilities for their future. A congregation that understands their history will benefit as they set goals for their future and use the VitalSigns Dashboard to track their progress and capture stories of God at work each week.

Assessments — FCF performs and coordinates multiple types of assessments, including church viability, community, individual and leadership.


Faith Notes — an FCF eNewsletter, celebrating how our United Methodist people and churches are changing lives in Mississippi. In addition, we share tips, tools and resources so others can get involved.

Additional Resources can be found at: https://www.mississippi-umc.org/fcfresourcesms

Church ConsortiumDevelopment of a Church Consortium of clergy and lay members, who excel in the virtual world,

that come together to identify and develop training and resources specific to digital worship and digital discipleship needs of the United Methodist Churches in Mississippi.

Faith Community Formation Website & Other Social Media Platforms FCF continues to develop and expand our cyber footprint to provide the Mississippi Conference

numerous resources for new faith community development and church revitalization. Resources include the above plus resources for: Small & Rural Churches, Training, MissionInsite, 28 Day Church Challenge, Crossroads: The Turning Point, Creating an Online Faith Community, and more. Visit the FCF website at www.mississippi-umc.org/faithcommunities.

Database Management The FCF Office has operational responsibility for the Mississippi Conference database, which is

comprised of all church, charge, clergy, and church lay leadership records. This includes, but is not limited to, contact information, appointment records, lay assignments, trainings and CEU informa-tion, church metrics, etc.

The Conference FCF team’s vision for the future of the United Methodist Churches in Mississippi includes pockets of new faith communities, Fresh Expressions, Dinner Churches and revitalized churches to reach previously unchurched people throughout the state. The hope is to:

■ Further strengthen and equip our district FCF teams for the mission of creating new faith com-munities and revitalizing existing faith communities;

■ Empower and equip lay people and clergy to live out the “Great Commission” to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world; and to

■ Continue to support and provide resourcing for digital ministry: discipleship, worship, small group, Bible Study, etc.

Faith Community Formation Process of Moving from Launch Team to Chartering A new church start may enter the ‘charter’ process (¶260.4 to ¶260.10) when they:■ Have at least 125 active adult members;■ Are financially self-sustaining for at least 12 months; and■ Have been holding public worship at least three years.


Section Vii

Episcopal officE

A. Episcopacy committEE

Committee on Episcopacy Report 2021Our conference Committee on Episcopacy exists to support our bishop in every way possible. Our

official responsibilities may be found in the 2016 Book of Discipline, paragraph 637: ■ To support the bishop in the oversight of the spiritual and temporal affairs of the Church, with

specific reference to the area where the bishop has presidential responsibility.■ To be available to the bishop for counsel.■ To assist in the determination of the episcopal needs of the area and to make recommendations

to appropriate bodies.■ To keep the bishop advised concerning conditions within the area as they affect relationships

between the bishop and the people of the conference agencies.■ To interpret to the people of the area and to the conference agencies the nature and the function

of the episcopal office.■ To engage in the annual consultation and appraisal of the balance of the bishop’s relationship

and responsibilities to the area and annual conferences, the jurisdiction, general church boards and agencies and other areas of specialized ministry, including, at all levels, concerns for the inclusiveness of the Church and its ministry with respect to sex, race, and national origin, and the understanding and implementation of the consultation process in appointment-making.

■ To report needs for episcopacy leadership to the Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy through the duly elected conference members of that committee.

The committee is also a liaison between the Conference Committee on Trustees to make sure the episcopal residence is safe, adequate, well maintained, and comfortable for the bishop and family.

This has been a very busy year for Bishop James Swanson. He and his wife, Delphine, have truly been leaders in our conference and far beyond. Members of the Mississippi Annual Conference should be extremely proud and indeed grateful for our episcopal leader, especially in these most difficult times in the Church.

Both lay and clergy persons from all over the Mississippi Conference are active in the work of this committee. They include:

Lay ClergySandra Brown Mattie Gibson (SEJ COE)Lydia Roby Ryan McGoughMartin Butler Anna Fleming-JonesTim Crisler (SEJ COE) Lindsey RobinsonBeth Hartness (Episcopal Residence) Danny Rowland (Chair)Chris Howdeshel Connie Shelton (Cabinet Rep)LaToya Redd-Thompson (Conference Lay Leader) Emma Ward

2020 Nominees (acting as apprentices)Lay ClergyMarta Sobrino-Bolen Michelle BaileyCorey Proctor Ozell LandfairBJ Brannning Erie StuckettSarah LloydJim Tims


We are pleased to represent our conference as we strive to fully support Bishop James Swanson in his ministry.

Respectfully submitted,Dr. Danny R. Rowland, Chairperson

B. advocacy REpoRts

Report of Advocacy Committee 2020-21Advocacy continues to be a work of grace in our Annual Conference. With the restructuring of how

we practice advocacy, various committees were moved under the Episcopal Office as extensions of that office. Advocacy committees include:

Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships — Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships continues to network with United Methodist Ecumenical and Interreligious Training (UMEIT) via regular internet meetings. Participation in the National Workshop on Christian Unity’s online meetings is anticipated. There is also ongoing work with ecumenically and religiously diverse Working Together Mississippi by communicating with the Mississippi Legislature in regard to Medicaid expansion. Rev. Warren Coile, chair

Church and Society – Church and Society through the Advocacy team continues to advocate for and join efforts aimed at establishing justice, wholeness, and peacemaking among the clergy and lay people of Mississippi. Rev. Ricky Georgetown, chair

Commission on Religion and Race – Commission on Religion and Race is continuing its work of building relationships and partnering across our state in an effort to promote unity. While not a direct initiative of CORR, this committee was deeply and actively involved with a conference wide grassroots movement End Racism 4 Good (ER4G,). This initiative is aligned with the Book of Discipline, which states: “The United Methodist Church shall confront and seek to eliminate racism, whether in organizations or in individuals, in every facet of its life and in society at large…The United Methodist Church shall work collaboratively with others to address concerns that threaten the cause of racial justice at all times and in all places…” We do by this statement affirm the work of anti-racism across our annual conference. Rev. Kathy Vaughns, chair

Commission on the Status and Role of Women – Commission on Status and Role of Women continually seeks to help the church in the recognition of laity, clergy, adults and children as full and equal parts of God’s human family, embracing the diversity each person brings to the vitality of the church. The Commission seeks to provide resources for districts and local churches, to cast a vision for our Conference around issues of justice and advocacy in a holistic manner, and to send a COSROW representative from our Conference to training events that relate to its mission. Rev. Emily Sanford, chair

Disabilities—Disability Ministries Committee for the Mississippi Conference continues its work of advocacy, education, and empowerment for individuals and families with disabilities. Rev. Dr. Eric Pridmore, chair

Peace with Justice – Peace with Justice will continue to pursue unity, justice and love that invites all people to come together for the good of all of God’s creation. God is reconciling the world through Christ so that all of us can walk humbly with God as the Kingdom of Justice and Kindness is emerging on earth as it is in heaven. Rev. Bruce Case, chair

The entire Advocacy Committee was involved with ER4G initiative and its ongoing work. As of this date there are over 300 active participants in this deep work. Please see the conference website at https://www.mississippi-umc.org/endracismforgood for more information and access to resources, which are made available for Bible studies, small groups, and use with our Christian Calendar.


The Advocacy Committee along with Church and Society reiterated our churches stance on immi-gration during the country’s ongoing debate around immigration policy. From 2016 Book of Discipline, Social Principles ¶162 (H): Rights of Immigrants—We recognize, embrace, and affirm all persons, regardless of country of origin, as members of the family of God. We affirm the right of all persons to equal opportunities for employment, access to housing, health care, education, and freedom from social discrimination. We urge the Church and society to recognize the gifts, contributions, and struggles of those who are immigrants and to advocate for justice for all. We oppose immigration policies that separate family members from each other or that include detention of families with children, and we call on local churches to be in ministry with immigrant families.

Each of these committees, under the leadership of Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr., seeks to undergird justice, equity, and dignity by valuing God’s image in every person. We continue to work for new partner-ships and the renewal of established ones as we work toward justice. Each of the varied areas of Advocacy reflects the desire of fulfilling God’s preferred future for our Annual Conference. Faith filled action in the Mississippi Annual Conference will present an opportunity for us to become a parish of peace and advocacy because we as United Methodists are a people of advocacy.

Respectfully submitted, Rev. Warren Coile and Rev. Kathy (Price) Vaughns

Co-Conveners


Section Viii

Other repOrts

Africa UniversityThe opportunity to update and thank the Mississippi Conference as a deeply committed partner in

ministry with Africa University is truly a joy.Africa University is grateful to the local congregations of the Mississippi Conference for investing

80.47 percent of the asking to the Africa University Fund in 2020. Thank you for supporting the ministry of Africa University with such faithfulness and generosity. By sharing your blessings, even in difficult times, Mississippi United Methodist congregations are a source of encouragement and strength.

The multilayered impact of COVID-19 and the measures instituted to control the public health crisis it caused have brought about profound and lasting adjustments to how we live, work, serve and connect. For Africa University, these include:

■ A shift to online-only teaching and learning from late March through December 2020. Online teaching and remote work required more equipment and training for faculty and staff as well as creative actions to ensure consistent internet access for the students, regardless of location. As the only university in Zimbabwe accredited to offer online degrees, Africa University had the infrastructure and expertise to transition smoothly and break new ground with competency-based student assessment tools.

■ Africa University is now ranked number one in Zimbabwe and 39th among the top 200 universities in Africa, having moved up 59 spots in 2020.

■ Gifts totaling more than $300,000 from across the United Methodist connection were designated for COVID-19 relief efforts. These second-mile gifts enabled Africa University to house, feed and encourage close to 300 international students who were stranded on its campus between March and late July 2020.

■ Excellent student retention and modest enrollment growth, with a more than 99% uptake of online learning by students. Due to Africa University’s highly proactive approach and adherence to shared governance, more than 3,000 students enrolled for the 2020-2021 academic year—16% more than the previous year—with 2,395 studying full-time. Fifty-seven percent of full-time stu-dents were female and 24% were international.

■ Innovation, outreach, and service through: – The development and distribution of masks and hand sanitizer (of its own design/formulation),

that are now certified for commercial production. – The launch, via a web application, of farm to household delivery of fresh produce, meat, poultry,

and milk products by the Africa University Dream Farm Trust. – Two student-led initiatives—Feed a Family and the Ben Hill UMC Women’s Residence Girl

Child Support Program—provided medical care, food, and school fees assistance to vulnerable families in the wider community. Campus-based and home-based students gave up meals, raised resources, procured supplies, and organized safe distribution to families.

■ The successful completion of two new buildings—the Highland Park UMC-funded student union facility and a dormitory for female students. A new solar farm powers the Highland Park women’s dormitory.

Africa University’s online campus is here to stay, thanks to further infrastructure upgrades and the lessons learned while staying focused on its mission in 2020. Africa University is working to grow its pan-African presence and impact through new programs, partnerships, and an effective blend of in-person and online learning options.


Thank you, Mississippi United Methodists, for helping to prepare young leaders to be “an aroma that brings life” to a world that is crying out for justice, compassion, healing, and wholeness (2 Corinthians 2:14-16). Through your prayers and gifts, you are an integral part of the outstanding efforts of the students, lecturers, and administrators to engage in disciple-making by example.

In a fragile and interconnected world and family of faith, your deep commitment, loving concern, and steadfast support matter greatly.

Thank you for aiding Africa University in never missing a day of lectures or a meal or a payroll. Thank you for the second-mile scholarship and financial aid gifts from the Mississippi Conference that are making dreams possible for young people who would otherwise never have a chance of pursuing a college education.

The Africa University community continues to rely on Mississippi United Methodists to remain steadfast in investing in leaders who bring new people into an abundant life in Christ.

In journeying alongside Africa University in ministry and mission, Mississippi United Methodists are the church in the world—seeding hope and sharing the love of Christ. You affirm that when we are all in it together, God’s grace is indeed sufficient. To God be the glory.

James H. SalleyAssociate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement

Africa University Development Office

Boston University School of TheologyDear Colleagues in Ministry:

I am grateful for my first opportunity to thank you for your moral, prayerful, and material support of the Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH). Like many institutions, this past year at BUSTH has been largely influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, outrage over enduring racial injustices in our country, and concern over rising white supremacy in our nation. Our work at BUSTH is to prepare religious leaders to encounter and engage complex challenges such as these. A year like 2020 makes the School’s historic and ongoing commitments to social justice even more relevant. Below are some BUSTH highlights from 2020. We remain hopeful in our continued partnership with you in the work and witness of the School toward advancing social justice, fostering compassionate communities, and shaping wise leaders for a hurting world.

Breaking News: ■ Virtual Learning: Our faculty, staff, and library successfully pivoted to fully remote learning in

Spring 2020 upon the COVID-19 lockdown, which continued through the summer terms. Fall 2020 offered a hybrid approach to learning, due to Boston University’s “Learn from Anywhere” initiative, which included a comprehensive on-campus testing program and strict COVID-19 precautions to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff. Students were given the most flexibility, with allowances to learn in-person in socially distanced and masked classes or in the comfort of their own homes via Zoom. The redirection to online learning served as an opportunity for BUSTH faculty to develop new online peda-gogical proficiency and positions the School for greater engagement with current conversations concern-ing best practices in distance, hybrid, and online learning options for students worldwide.

■ Students: We continue to increase and celebrate diversity in our student body, creating opportu-nities for in-depth exchanges and a rich virtual community life. Our Fall 2020 entering class was among our largest classes ever, with 128 new students enrolling in September, despite the fact that recruitment had to transition to be fully online.

■ Faculty: We celebrated dean emerita Mary Elizabeth Moore’s 12-year service to the School as she stepped down on December 31, 2020. The institution will be forever grateful for her historic tenure as its dean. The new dean G. Sujin Pak began her appointment on January 1, 2021. Dean Pak is known for her commitments to academic rigor, social justice, and United Methodism, which made her a wonderful


fit for the deanship of BUSTH at this time. In the coming months, the School plans to appoint a new Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Ethical Leadership.

■ Lilly Endowment Grant for Thriving Congregations Initiative: BUSTH was awarded a nearly $1 million, four-year grant to work with urban congregations responding to trauma. The project will be focused on responding to congregants who are continually shaped by and reacting to compounding domestic and global traumatic events, such as systemic racism, gun violence, homelessness, or immigra-tion stressors.

■ Scholarships: We continue to offer free tuition to UMC registered candidates for ordained min-istry. Building student scholarships and housing opportunities remain key priorities. BUSTH also offers leadership fellowships to support students in ethnic, gender, and sexuality studies: Raíces Latinas, Sacred Worth, Indigenous Studies, Korean Studies, Women in Leadership, and Black Church Studies.

■ Online Lifelong Learning: Through a generous grant from BU’s Digital Education Incubator, BUSTH began to offer online mini-courses, workshops, and reading groups for interested professional and spiritual enrichment of alumni and other religious leaders. Inaugural groups covered topics such as religious Afro-futurism, spirituality through the writings of Howard Thurman, and rituals and practices of grief in a time of pandemic. To learn about or participate in the next BUSTH Lifelong Learning offerings, visit bu.edu/sth/oll.

■ Theology and the Arts Initiatives: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our traditional exhibits moved to an online space. The art of John August Swanson is available at https://butheoartsgallery2020.wordpress.com/john-august-swanson-social-justice-artist.

■ Development: BUSTH’s “On a Mission” campaign surpassed all expectations when it concluded in September 2019, raising $29.4 million—well beyond the $15 million goal set in 2010. These funds reflect broad support from alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students, with a far-reaching impact on the School’s ability to pursue its mission. More than 2,800 donors, including 1,927 alumni (a 50% alumni participation rate), contributed to our campaign.

Partnering for Ministry and Transformation: ■ Doctor of Ministry: The DMin in Transformational Leadership flourishes with lively student

cohorts that are interfaith, broadly ecumenical, culturally diverse, and global. The model includes inten-sives, online courses, and faculty mentoring.

■ Ecumenical partnerships: We now have four denominational Communities of Learning: Wesleyan/Methodist, Episcopal/Anglican, United Church of Christ, and Unitarian Universalist.

■ Partnership with Hebrew College: Together we are able to enrich interreligious learning through joint courses and public events, and also co-sponsor The Journal of Interreligious Studies and the State of Formation for emerging leaders.

■ Chaplaincy education: BUSTH and the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab received a grant to support the joint project “Innovations in Chaplaincy Education,” which will seek to redesign courses on chap-laincy in higher education, and centralize education for chaplaincy curricula, including competencies needed for chaplains or other professionals in spiritual care.

Taking Action Globally And Locally: ■ Campus action: Work continues to improve accessibility, sustainability, and responsible investing.

BUSTH is the first certified Green School in BU and is active in the Green Seminary Initiative. ■ Internships in global service and peacemaking: Students participate in apprenticeship min-

istries across the world.

Commitment To Justice: ■ Faculty, staff, and students are active in #BlackLivesMatter efforts to seek racial equality, and in

collaborative services to support people suffering the consequences of immigration practices or disability inequities.

■ In Town Hall meetings, the community has deep conversations on issues that divide, seeking to develop capacities for relating across difference and to create a community based on the dignity of all.


BUSTH celebrates transformational leaders of the United Methodist Church. Your legacy and wit-ness and your partnership give us hope and courage for the future.

G. Sujin Pak Dean, Boston University School of Theology

Candler School of TheologySince our founding in 1914, Candler School of Theology at Emory University has educated

more than 10,000 students, shaping thoughtful, principled, and courageous leaders dedicated to trans-forming the world in the name of Jesus Christ. We continued our work even through this most difficult year, with the coronavirus continuing its march around the world, a reckoning for racial injustice rolling across our nation, and a toxic, divisive political atmosphere challenging our civic life. Perhaps there has been no better year than this to underscore the importance of faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries throughout the world—the type of leaders we form at Candler.

Though our mission remains unchanged, the pandemic has necessitated many changes in how we undertake that mission: We have shifted classes online, redesigned syllabi to support optimal online learning, developed new ways to worship and experience community together in the virtual sphere, and discerned which new habits and modalities have promise for enriching our work even after the pandemic ends. Through these efforts, we and our students have gained deep experience in being flexible, adaptable, and creative as we respond to the demands of ever-changing contexts—experience that not only serves us well now, but will continue to serve us and our ministries far into the future.

Candler is one of 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church, yet true to the Methodist tradition of ecumenical openness, we enthusiastically welcome students from 44 denominations, with 46% of MDiv students coming from the Wesleyan tradition. Our student body reflects the diversity and breadth of the Christian faithful, with an enrollment of 483 from 12 countries and 37 states, 44 percent persons of color (U.S.), and a median age of 27 among MDivs. This diversity is a rich blessing, and this year we created a new staff position of assistant director of student life for diversity, equity and inclusion to foster understanding and ensure we are responsive to the needs of our diverse student body.

We offer six single degrees (MDiv, MTS, MRL MRPL, ThM, DMin) and ten dual degrees. Our Doctor of Ministry degree is 90 percent online, so students can remain in their places of ministry while completing their degrees. Our new Chaplaincy concentration is now among our most popular, and our Teaching Parish program enables students to serve as student pastors in local churches throughout the southeast, learning firsthand about shepherding a congregation; this year, there were 36 participants.

Alleviating student debt through generous financial aid remains among our top priorities. In 2019-2020, we awarded nearly $6.6 million in financial aid, with 100% of MDiv and 98% of all students receiv-ing support. All MDiv students who are certified candidates for ordained ministry in the UMC receive full-tuition scholarships, and all MDiv, MTS, and master of religious leadership students who are enrolled part-time or more receive a scholarship covering at least 50% of tuition for the length of their program.

The demands of the pandemic did not diminish Candler’s robust schedule of events. Candler’s Black Church Studies program celebrated its 30th anniversary with a yearlong slate of online lectures and panel discussions, now available at vimeo.com/candler. We also launched The Candler Foundry to make theological education accessible to all, through short and semester-length courses taught by Candler faculty, videos and discussion guides to spark conversation in groups or one-on-one, and Facebook Live panel discussions connecting theology with current issues in the world. View the latest offerings at can-dlerfoundry.emory.edu.

Candler’s ability to fulfill our mission of educating faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries throughout the world depends upon your prayers, partnership, and support. Thank you for the countless ways you advance this vital ministry in the life of our denomination. We invite you to visit us online at candler.emory.edu.

Jan Love, Mary Lee Hardin Willard, Dean and Professor of Christianity and World Politics Candler School of Theology


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Duke University Divinity SchoolEdgardo Colón-Emeric, the Irene and William McCutchen Associate Professor of Reconciliation and

Theology, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of the Center for Reconciliation will become Dean of Duke Divinity School (DDS) July 1, 2021. Dean Gregory L. Jones will leave DDS to become president of Belmont University.

DDS continues to discern fresh strategies to respond faithfully and wisely to the changing church and the world. The disruptions, challenges, and injustices of 2020 occupied enormous attention as the school adapted to different modes of teaching/learning and interacting while also managing financial challenges both to DDS and Duke University.

DDS announced a new hybrid version of its Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program that will give stu-dents the opportunity to earn the M.Div. degree without relocating to Durham, N.C. The hybrid learning curriculum combines remote coursework with week-long residential intensives, where students connect in-person. The first cohort will begin coursework in fall 2021.

DDS welcomed the largest incoming class in school history with 257 new students from 35 different states and seven countries, including China, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, South Korea and the United States. Our Master of Arts in Christian Practice (28 students) and Doctor of Ministry (52 students) programs received record enrollments. The Master of Theology (13 students), Master of Theological Studies (34 students), and Doctor of Theology (6 students) had strong enrollment. Our new Certificate in Theology and Health Care will enroll 6 students, all of whom are TMC Fellows. Across all degree programs, 31 percent of the incoming class identified as a race/ethnicity other than white. Black students made up 21 percent of all students, Asian students, 5 percent; and American Indian students, 2 percent. 45 percent of students in the incoming class were female, and 55 percent were male. The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree program gained 113 new students. Students from minority groups comprised more than 25 percent of incoming M.Div. students, with black students making up 19 percent. Female students made up 46 percent of incoming M.Div. students, while males were 54 percent. There were 30 denominations represented in the M.Div. entering class, with 30 percent affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Nondenominational students made up 16 percent of the new M.Div. students; Baptists, 16 percent; and Anglican-Episcopalian, 9 percent.

2020 also witnessed an expansion of DDS’s partnerships, including the Kern Family Foundation partnership with the Office of Wesleyan Engagement to provide accelerated pathways for undergraduate students to pursue the Master of Divinity degree at Duke. DDS welcomed its first cohort of students at Martin Methodist College, taking classes at Duke. The Americas Initiative, a fellowship of organizations, scholars and practitioners convened by the Center for Reconciliation, is working on peacebuilding among Latin American and Latinx communities, particularly those of Indigenous and African descent. The five-year Black Pastoral Leadership Collaboration, begun in the fall of 2019 and jointly funded by DDS and the Provost’s Office, is working to harness the research and experiential wisdom of Black pastoral leaders nationally through a leadership school and practical theology archiving project.

DDS sought to reckon in deeper and broader ways with systemic racism and injustice, particularly in light of the overlapping pandemics of COVID-19, economic crisis, and mental health challenges, and the school sought opportunities to strengthen its partnership and racial justice work across Duke University. A Story Listening and Gathering project solicited past or present students, faculty, and staff to share stories of how race and racial discrimination affects daily life at DDS with a goal of understanding the experiences of the community and to inform the school’s broader anti-racism efforts. A new Race and the Professions Fellowship, in partnership with the Kenan Institute for Ethics, and the Churches Promoting Recovery Project, in partnership with the Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative, provided new opportunities for students to deepen their vocational formation and reimagine community transformation beyond campus.

DDS hired eight new faculty members in 2020. Peter Casarella is a Professor of Theology and has published widely on medieval Christian Neoplatonism, contemporary theological aesthetics, intercultural thought, and the Hispanic/Latino presence in the U.S. Catholic Church.


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Sarah Barton is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Theological Ethics whose schol-arly work is focused in theological ethics, with special attention to theological anthropology, disability, liturgy, and pastoral care. She has a joint faculty appointment as assistant professor of occupational therapy at Duke University Medical Center.

Quinton Dixie, Associate Research Professor of Church History and Black Church Studies, special-izes in American religious history and has written on a wide range of topics, from the African American Civil Rights Movement to the history of Black Baptists in the U.S.

Zebulon Highben is Associate Professor of the Practice of Church Music at Duke Divinity School and Director of Chapel Music at Duke University Chapel, and his research interests include hymnody, liturgy, music and exegesis, the musical heritage of the Reformation.

Alma Tinoco Ruiz is a Lecturer in Homiletics and Evangelism and Director of the Hispanic House of Studies. She a practical theologian whose work centers on the intersection of homiletics, pastoral care, and evangelism and she is a provisional elder in the United Methodist Church.

Janet Martin Soskice is the William K. Warren Distinguished Research Professor of Catholic Theology and for the past 30 years was on The Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. Her work lies at the intersection of Christian theology and philosophy.

Norbert Wilson is Professor of Food, Economics, and Community, and his research explores food issues such as access, choice, and food waste. He is an ordained vocational deacon in the Episcopal Church USA.

Wylin D. Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics, and prior to joining the Duke faculty, she was on faculty at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and was a senior fellow at the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. Her research focuses on religion, gender, and bioethics, including rural bioethics and Black Church studies.

L. Gregory JonesDean of the Divinity School

Hinton Rural Life Center Hayesville, N.C.

Our mission statement: Inspired by Jesus Christ, Hinton Rural Life Center’s purpose is to engage individuals, congregations, and communities in transformation through retreat ministries and missional outreach.

I’m happy that 2020 is behind us and hopeful for 2021! At Hinton Rural Life Center, we are blessed to have secured a strong foundation over the past decade and with the generosity of The Duke Endowment, North Carolina Health Foundation, The Nantahala Health Foundation, Dub and Murray Martin, the Payroll Protection Program, and our donors. We were blessed with an incredible giving response in 2020 from individuals, churches, and other organizations – with a 46% increase over 2019 giving. All of this financial support enabled Hinton to continue to cover the cost of operations and to reach out in mission and ministry over the past year.

I’d love to have a standing ovation for Hinton’s talented and dedicated staff. Even through lay-offs and payroll deductions required to navigate cash flow in 2020, our staff facilitated online webinars and summer staff training, hosted a virtual missional training event for young people, implemented and maintained new cleaning and operating protocols, and creatively and safely met needs in our community through our Safe & Healthy Home Repair ministry, firewood ministry, garden ministry, and Christmas Care.

■ Over 460 households were served, which included 84 home repair projects and over 300 children receiving new clothing items for Christmas.

■ Over 450 truckloads of firewood were distributed, an increase of 80 loads from 2019.■ Over 1150 pounds of garden produce was shared through local food pantries and with guests, up 300

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As for 2021, we are excited about:■ Campus enhancements: renovating the McCall Retreat House and Sells Cottage for families and

small groups; improving and creating new “Sanctuary” trails and gardens; updating our disc golf course.

■ Partnering with a local medical provider to further connect our home repair ministry with improv-ing the health and safety of our neighbors.

■ Continuing to offer virtual equipping and learning opportunities, including mental health first aid and webinars that explore and support the rural church.

■ Offering discipleship and leadership training opportunities for young people that include summer staff training, Hinton YouthLead Academy, Youth Leadership Chatuge, and Staffers-in-Training. These are bearing fruit as participants are discerning calls to ordained ministry! We are also plan-ning a Confirmation Retreat ministry to launch in Spring 2022.

■ Celebrating Hinton’s 60th Anniversary, as an agency of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, with special events that recognize and give thanks for 60 years of fruitful mission and ministry for the glory of God!

We are honored to have Bishop Ken Carter as the guest preacher at our Service of Celebration on September 25.

Located in the southwest corner of North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountains on Lake Chatuge, Hinton Rural Life Center is dedicated to serving all with retreat and renewal ministries; mission outreach opportunities for individuals, families, and church teams; and equipping and discipleship programs that impact individuals, groups, and congregations for transformational ministry in their own communities.

Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb, Ed.D., President and CEO

Memphis Theological Seminary For nearly four decades, Memphis Theological Seminary has been a leading institution in the Mid-

South for producing graduates who are commissioned as elders or deacons in The United Methodist Church. United Methodist students continue to be the largest denomination represented at our school and a significant number of our full-time faculty are from a Pan-Methodist tradition. We are also on the list of approved seminaries of the University Senate of The United Methodist Church. In addition, our accreditation was recently reaffirmed by SACSCOC for ten years and we remain accredited by ATS through 2025.

Enrollment remains steady and we continue to develop innovative strategies and solutions to keep theological education within reach for all women and men seeking to live out their call to ministry. This has traditionally included offering a night track, as well as hybrid-online courses, in which students com-plete 49% of the coursework online and 51% on campus.

The ongoing pandemic has caused some dramatic changes to campus operations and class delivery models in the 2020-21 academic year, as all MTS classes were moved online and MTS staff began work-ing from home. The University Senate of The UMC, as well as our accrediting bodies SACS and ATS, approved MTS to offer fully online courses. MTS was also the recipient of CARES Act funding that allowed us to purchase laptops and hotspots for student use, as well as offer direct payments to our students to offset the costs incurred by the transition to online learning.

We expect to offer some on-campus courses in the Fall of 2021 with proper precautions such as social distancing, masking, and regular sanitation. Though, we will continue to supplant on-campus courses with additional online contact hours and we will offer some completely synchronous and asynchronous online classes at least through the duration of the pandemic.

Important Happenings at the SeminaryRev. Dr. Jody Hill assumed the office of the President in January of 2020. We also welcomed two new

full-time faculty members in the 2020-21 Academic Year: Dr. Tricia Vesely, Visiting Assistant Professor


in Hebrew Bible and Christian Ethics; and Dr. Christy Woodbury-Moore, Assistant Professor Spiritual Formation and Director of Supervised Ministry.

In addition to our Master of Divinity degree, MTS introduced two new Master of Arts in Christian Ministry concentrations in Chaplaincy Studies and Methodist Ministry this past academic year. Those concentrations are ideal for UMC students pursuing ordination as a deacon or through the Advanced Course of Study. We are also recruiting students for new Doctorate of Ministry cohorts in Womanist Preaching, Preaching as Leadership, Forming and Growing Churches, and Faith and Health to begin in summer of 2021.

MTS is also offering a series of free virtual classes to local churches and lay people called Sunday Morning Seminary. The program was designed to provide a series of free educational tools and experiences for lay people and local congregations. As part of Sunday Morning Seminary, several of our Methodist faculty have offered classes. For example, Dr. Michael Turner offered a month-long online class on Slavery, Religion, and the Civil War.

Wesleyan Studies at the SeminaryMemphis Theological Seminary is pleased to report that theological education for United Methodist

students continues to remain vibrant and forward-looking. Dr. Michael Turner teaches the required classes in UMC history, doctrine, and polity each academic year. This academic year, MTS was also able to offer those ordination requirement classes to students enrolled at the Center for Youth Ministry Training at Austin Presbyterian Seminary.

Students also have the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Wesleyan Studies by completing at least five classes in Wesleyan/Methodist Studies. We are offering a new elective on “Accountability and Addiction: Wesley and Twelve Step Recovery” this summer.

The Seminary completed the endowment of the Hamilton and Varnell Chair in Wesleyan Studies in November of 2019. This endowment was made possible by generous lead gifts from Mrs. Barbara Hamilton and the late Dr. Ralph Hamilton, as well as the late Mrs. Jeanne Varnell and the late Mr. Henry Varnell. The endowment ensures the future of Wesleyan Theological formation at MTS. The Hamilton and Varnell Chair in Wesleyan Studies is held by Dr. Michael Turner, Associate Professor of the History of Christianity and the Director of the Methodist House of Studies.

The endowment also continues to support the Methodist House of Studies at MTS. The MHOS serves as a community within a community for students from Methodist backgrounds. Recent student gatherings have focused on topics that include the upcoming General Conference, rural ministry, women in ministry, bivocational ministry, and hospital chaplaincy. We also host Board of Ordained Ministry pre-paratory events for our students. Beginning late this Spring, the MHOS website will also begin hosting a blog featuring reflections from students, alumni, and others in ministry about the future of the Methodist tradition.

The MHOS also provides continuing education events for clergy and lay people. Just prior to the pandemic shut-down, the MHOS partnered with the Turner Center for Church Leadership at St. Luke’s UMC to offer a one-day workshop titled “Christian Conversation in a Polarized Culture: Human Sexuality and the Future of The United Methodist Church.” The goal of this workshop was to prepare United Methodist pastors and lay people for difficult conversations around human sexuality in anticipa-tion of the 2022 General Conference. Over 150 people from 23 local congregations attended.

We are grateful for the support of the Mississippi Annual Conference and for the many fine stu-dents who have attended MTS from Mississippi over the years. We appreciate the confidence that the Conference places in MTS for preparation of United Methodist women and men for Christian ministry, and we welcome your ongoing involvement and prayers for the Seminary. For ongoing information about the Methodist House of Studies and Memphis Theological Seminary, we invite you to visit us at www.MethodistHouse.org and check The Good News from MTS for regular updates.

Michael K. Turner Director of Methodist House of Studies


Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare At Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH), our mission is to collaborate with patients and their

families to be the leader in providing high quality, cost-effective, patient and family-centered care. Services are provided in a manner which supports the health ministries and Social Principles of the United Methodist Church to benefit the communities we serve.

MLH continues to make a tremendous impact on the health of the Mid-South, both inside and out-side of hospital walls. Leading MLH in that effort is our President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Ugwueke. 2020 was of course an immensely difficult year for the entire global community because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare systems like MLH faced challenges never before seen, and the resilience, compassion, and heroism displayed by our MLH associates was truly inspiring. In 2020, MLH cared for over 4,000 COVID inpatients, delivered over 5,000 babies, and performed 240 solid organ transplants. MLH embraced innovation and adaptation to provide constant care for our community, performing nearly 40,000 patient visits by telehealth and virtual connections and transitioning 2,000 associates to work from home and other remote locations. MLH worked tirelessly to ensure that associ-ates had needed personal protective equipment through supply chain work and even by engineering over 3,000 face shields in-house and re-processing over 10,000 N95 facemasks. In the midst of all this, MLH also achieved the prestigious ISO 9001 certification, the gold standard for quality and safety processes, the only hospital system in Tennessee or Mississippi to do so.

The faith-based mission of MLH continues to be the foundation of all that we do. Leading us in that mission is Dr. Albert Mosley, Senior Vice President and Chief Mission Integration Officer for MLH. Dr. Mosley leads the Mission Integration Division, which includes all of our clinical chaplaincy services, volunteer services, the Employee Assistance Program and Dennis H. Jones Living Well Network, the MLH Foundation, Clinical Pastoral Education, the Center of Excellence in Faith and Health Equity, the Humanitarian Fund, United Methodist annual conference connections, the Office of Community Outreach, the Congregational Health Network, and many other initiatives and projects. Mission Integration offers guidance and direction for the integration of MLH’s mission, vision, values, and guid-ing behaviors, especially from the perspective of the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. Additionally, Mission Integration ensures that the relationship with the United Methodist Church and relevant social, ethical, and pastoral teachings are understood and integrated appropriately and consis-tently across the entire system.

In 2020, Mission Integration programs and associates bravely faced the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting and working to make sure that our communities still had access to needed care and resources. Our chaplains offered spiritual care for patients, families, and associates and also set up a spiritual care hotline for the community to access. Programs like My Sister’s Keeper and BookNook continued virtu-ally to maintain vital connections. Mission Integration led the effort to establish a health center at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, the first of its kind on that campus. The Congregational Health Network (CHN) and Office of Community Outreach helped distribute hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant monies to assist families in need with rent, mortgage, and utility payments. Early in 2021, the CHN has also connected thousands of eligible community members to COVID-19 vaccines. Equally important were our partnerships with local churches, who hand-made and delivered more than 10,000 face coverings to help associates, visitors, and community members prevent the spread of the virus in the spring of 2020. Our Foundation raised thousands of dollars for a dedicated COVID relief fund, and the Humanitarian Fund distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to associates and their families in need of assistance. Our Family Care Centered facilitated Zoom calls so that patients could stay connected with loved ones.

We are deeply appreciative of the support of the three annual conferences who founded our system and continue to be vital partners. The healing ministry of Christ continues to be at our center.

Michael UgwuekePresident and Chief Executive Officer


St. Paul School of Theology Saint Paul School of Theology, a seminary of the United Methodist Church, is committed to the

formation of people for innovative, creative ministry. We are one institution, online and on-campus, in Kansas and Oklahoma.

This past year, we have all faced new challenges amid these unsettled times. Saint Paul School of Theology began the 2020-2021 academic year offering students an online option for all courses. With many students choosing to attend class solely online, our Student Council created a monthly “Chat & Chew” where students, faculty, and staff come together to eat lunch and talk about life, seminary, and ministry. In addition, Rev. Rod Newman, our Oklahoma Campus Chapel Coordinator, crafts a weekly Community Prayer to provide encouragement and faithfulness as the school seeks to provide spiritual formation in new ways.

Kansas Campus Chapel Coordinator Dr. Casey Sigmon took worship to new technological levels by introducing our weekly online worship service via Zoom, bringing our separate campus chapel services together for one service where all are invited to create a sacred atmosphere from wherever they are. Along with our featured alumni worship preachers, the community was blessed this fall by the presence of Musician in Residence Hannah Rand, from The Many, who led the music each week for worship. In Spring 2020, Odell Talley, Director of Music for Swope Parkway United and organist for Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist, served as Musician in Residence. For those who cannot join us live, chapel recordings are available on the Saint Paul YouTube channel.

Saint Paul staff and faculty continue to contribute to the academy, church, and society. This year, we have added new adjunct professors, including Rev. Dr. Carol Cook-Moore and Rev. Dr. Tiffany Nagel Monroe both of the OKUMC, Rev. Dr. Robert Turner of Vernon Chapel AME, UMC Deaconess Cindy Johnson of Rio Grande Conference, Rev. Adam Hamilton and Debi Nixon both of Church of the Resurrection, Rev. Chebon Kernell of the UMC Native American Comprehensive Plan, and Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck of the Oklahoma Conference of Churches.

The faculty of Saint Paul School of Theology continue to maintain high standards of scholarship, research, publication, and engagement. Their many activities and publications over the past year are so numerous that space permits only the sharing of selected highlights.

■ Dr. Jim Brandt, Professor of Historical Theology, will publish “Schleiermacher’s Christian Ethics” in the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Schleiermacher, which will appear in 2022 from the Oxford University Press.

■ Dr. Nancy Howell, Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion and Oubri A. Poppele Professor of Health and Welfare Ministries, continues her service on the Executive Committee of the International Society for Science and Religion, working on several committees advancing the aims of the Society.

■ Rev. Dr. Israel Kamudzandu, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies, will see the publication of his book, Reading and Interpreting the Bible with Global South Christians: A 21st Century Model for Europe and North America Christendom, by Wipf and Stock Publishers this summer. He has also written four Commentaries on 2 Corinthians and Ephesians which appeared on WorkingPreacher.org in April.

■ Dr. Hal Knight, Donald and Pearl Wright Professor of Wesleyan Studies, continues his work as a contributing writer in The Missouri Methodist magazine.

■ Dr. Kristen E. Kvam, Professor of Theology, serves as co-chair for the American Academy of Religion’s Program Unit “Martin Luther and Global Lutheran Traditions.” Over the last several months, she has conducted invited presentations to the Great Plains UMC Clergy and its Clergy Excellence in Liminal Time Conversations and the Fall Theological Conference of Central States Synod (ELCA) on October 14, 2020.

■ Dr. Casey Sigmon, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship and Director of Contextual Education, continues to contribute regularly to WorkingPreacher.org and served as the keynote speaker at the Wesleyan Liturgical Society in Kansas City in March 2020. Her scholarly writing will appear in


the Preaching the Manifold Grace, Vol. 2, edited by Ronald J. Allen and published by Wipf and Stock.This year, we have faced several challenges that turned into opportunities for new recruiting spaces

and partnerships to enhance students’ seminary experience. With the change from in-person to virtual events, Rev. Shannon Hancock, Director of Admissions and Communications, has expanded her reach to prospective students by participating as a virtual exhibitor at online conferences. Rev. Hancock engages with prospective students via apps such as Whova and HopIn to highlight Saint Paul’s unique course delivery system and formative community.

In February, Saint Paul held the 2021 Slater-Willson Lecture online featuring Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre. His lecture, “Why Do They Come?” explored the political, economic, and social causes of our current immigration crisis. Before the lecture, Rev. Dr. De La Torre participated in a student-led forum, entering a conversation centering around the practical aspects of ministry and immigration. Later in April, Saint Paul Evangelical Society, led by Dr. Hal Knight, hosted a lecture given by Dr. Sammy G. Alfaro, Associate Professor of Theology at Grand Canyon University and Pastor of Iglesia Nuevo Dia (New Day Church), on the “Pastoral Strategies for Ministering Among Latinx Immigrant Communities.” And for the first time, on May 22, Saint Paul held a virtual commencement celebration with videos, cap and gown photos, online congratulatory messages from friends and family, and a commencement address by Rev. Chebon Kernell. The class of 2021 had 22 graduates, including 16 Master of Divinity and 1 Doctor of Ministry graduates. Due to the pandemic, for safety concerns, Saint Paul has postponed our 60th Anniversary Celebration. However, we have rescheduled the event for Friday, October 22 and look forward to coming together as a community for a safe, in-person gathering.

For the 2020-2021 fiscal year, Saint Paul Course of Study (COS) School educated 255 individual students, 40 of which were new students, with a total registration of 520 classes and offering a total of 51 courses. Due to Covid-19, the school quickly pivoted its course offerings and delivered lessons in both asynchronous and synchronous online formats. In Winter 2019, Saint Paul began a hybrid (online and on-campus) schedule for six courses. Although for 2021, this went fully online, plans to increase the number of hybrid course offerings are in development.

Saint Paul Board of Trustees added three new members to their ranks: Bishop James D. Tindall, Sr., Pastor Emeritus at Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ Kansas City; Ms. Sharon Cleaver, Senior Director of Marketing, Communications, and PR for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City; and Mr. Rogers Strickland, Founder/CEO of Strickland Construction.

Through a Board initiative related to diversity and inclusion, Saint Paul created a working group on Native American theology and ministries comprised of Native theologians and church leaders. Their efforts are focused on how the church and academy can work together toward healing generational trauma related to the spread of Christianity and the genocide of Indigenous North Americans.

As we have happily reported in past years, Saint Paul is financially sound and operates with a bal-anced budget. The changes made these last years have established a solid financial foundation for years of sustainability. We continue to be grateful for donations from the community that provide technology, scholarships, and emergency assistance to students. Our significant investments in technology have recently allowed our staff, faculty, and students to transition to a fully hybrid educational delivery model providing a safe learning environment during the pandemic. Our faculty was uniquely adept at managing technology in the classroom before the pandemic, making the transition to all online courses a smooth process.

With the Board’s assistance, led by Board Chair Rev. Dr. Tex Sample, the seminary focuses on its mission. Our trustees work to continuously enhance and evaluate the strategic plans in place to guide us into the future. Perhaps most importantly, we have learned much and grown closer as a community due to the pandemic.

Saint Paul School of Theology is blessed to be your partner in ministry and help those seeking more to answer the call. We are a seminary that offers online and on-campus classes with a flexible schedule to help our students manage pastoral leadership demands in the 21st century. We are grateful for your sup-port of our students and our seminary. May we continue to live into the call of Jesus Christ to be faithful


witnesses for healing in these unsettled times and for generations to come.President Neil Blair, Saint Paul trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, and students thank you for your prayers

and support.

United Theological Seminary “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19

It appears God is doing some new things at United Theological Seminary, even in the midst of health, racial, and political crises.

God is doing a new thing at United financially. United continues to make progress toward its goal of becoming debt-free by the Seminary’s 150th anniversary on October 11, 2021. Thanks to the faithfulness and generosity of alumni/ae and donors, less than $1 million remains of the original $4 million mortgage debt. After the mortgage is paid in full, the Seminary plans to convert those mortgage payments into money for student scholarships.

God is doing a new thing in enrollment. Over the last five years, United’s Doctor of Ministry program has grown by 48%, from 170 students in the 2016-17 academic year to 251 in 2020-21. In Fall 2021, Dr. Elvin Sadler, General Secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, will become the Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies, upon the retirement of Dr. Harold Hudson who has been a vital leader at the Seminary for 17 years.

God is doing a new thing with partners in church renewal. In the 2020-21 academic year, United has partnered with Fresh Expressions US and the Mosaix Global Network to introduce two new Houses of Study. These houses oversee specialized tracks in the Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity programs. Rev. Dr. Michael Beck is director of the Fresh Expressions House of Studies, and Dr. Harry Li is director of the Mosaix House of Studies.

In collaboration with the Northwest Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church, United also introduced Rooted/Enraizados, a certificate program for coaches and mentors of Hispanic/Latino church planters. In 2020-21, the program served students from more than five annual conferences.

God is doing a new thing with the establishment of The Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center. Beginning in 2021, the Innovation Center honors the ministry of Bishop Bruce Ough by provid-ing a hub of learning for church leaders seeking the framework, support, and courage to introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ in new and creative ways. Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey joins United as the inaugural director of the Innovation Center.

United’s prayer is that United Methodists will perceive the new things that God is doing in our communities, congregations, and ministries as we strive to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transfor-mation of the world.

Grace and peace,Dr. Kent Millard, President

Wesley Theological SeminaryFor the world, 2020 was a year like no other. In the midst of a global pandemic, plus resurgent racism,

mass unemployment, and politically challenging times in the US, Wesley remained committed to foster-ing wisdom and courage, preparing graduates to lead innovative ministries while remaining grounded in our biblical and theological traditions for the sake of God’s inbreaking kingdom. The mode of educational delivery changed overnight, as we became an all-online seminary on March 15, 2020 and have remained so to keep students, faculty, staff and all members of the Wesley community safe from COVID-19 expo-sure on campus. This is simply Wesley modelling what we teach our students: to be committed to our God-given mission while being innovative and responsive in the delivery of ministry. Here are some of the ways we are accomplishing that with our many partners in this mission, as we seek to faithfully minister to the world in the future.


Research projects support congregational community engagement and envision future ministry

Wesley is pleased to announce new opportunities for UMC congregations to explore, clarify, and pursue thriving in their communities. Through The Source Collaborative, Wesley will work with three cohorts of regional congregations in a two-year process of prayer, community engagement, congregational visioning, and coaching, with the goal of following Jesus in mission and ministry. Interested congregations can contact [email protected] for more information. This work, funded by a $1 million Lilly Endowment, Inc, grant, raises Wesley’s role as a leading research and development seminary for the whole church and complements Wesley’s other Lilly Endowment-funded projects focused on congrega-tional vitality.

The Religious Workforce Project is an expansive study of the current and future nature of religious work, particularly in local congregations, so as to understand what opportunities and constraints may exist in the future and to adapt resources and training accordingly. Through the Wesley Innovation Hub, the seminary has worked with 18 congregations in the greater Washington area to experiment with ministries with young adults outside the church. Together, these projects forge insight into future ministry and local church development, influencing the way students are trained in master’s, doctoral, and course of study education, but also informing workshops, podcasts, articles, and training for church leaders working in their communities across the country.

We invite you to discover the latest research and conversations generated by the Wesley community through our new web portal, #EngageInTheseTimes, at www.wesleyseminary.edu/#engage.

Using research and partnerships to reach and equip the next generation of ministers Research shows that the primary way people learn about and begin to consider seminary options is

through their pastor or an alumnus. Whether you feel called or you know someone who does, Wesley is ready to work with you as we make theological education more accessible and relevant to the realities of ministry today—for laity and clergy, for those seeking a degree or certification or continuing educa-tion, and for ministry from within or beyond the church.

Wesley offers an 81-hour Master of Divinity, a 36-hour Master of Arts, and a 60-hour Master of Theological Studies, any of which can be focused around specializations in public theology, urban minis-try, arts and theology, missional church, children and youth ministry and advocacy, or African American church leadership.

For full-time students, we offer a modern and affordable residential community in the nation’s capi-tal. Our Community Engagement Fellows program prepares students to engage in entrepreneurial, community-based ministry. Generous stipends are available for each Fellow while they complete their MDiv degree. Our 3+3 Fast Track BA/MDiv program with Shenandoah University allows stu-dents to complete both degrees in six years, entering ministry more quickly and with less debt.

For people with work, ministry, and family commitments, Wesley’s Master of Divinity degree can now be completed via online, weekend, short-term intensive, and weeknight courses in 5 years. Check out upcoming flexible course offerings for Summer and Fall 2021 at www.wesleyseminary.edu/admissions/try-a-class-3.

Wesley works with each student to make seminary affordable. Thanks to the consistent support of graduates, congregations, and friends, Wesley provides more than $2 million annually in scholarships. In addition to our regular merit awards, ranging from 25% to 100% tuition with stipends, Wesley has released special additional scholarships: full-tuition scholarships for people recommended by Wesley alumni, campus ministers, or Christian camping or service ministries who feel called to leadership in the church as it is becoming; Next Call in Ministry scholarships for students who have worked in a non-ministry setting for at least 10 years; and Generación Latinx Scholarships for emerging Latinx/Hispanic leaders for ministries both within and beyond the church.


Take your ministry to the next level In addition to full master’s degrees, Wesley offers graduate certificates for those preparing for special-

ized ministry! The new Certificate for Children and Youth Ministry and Advocacy (CYMA) is designed for people who work with and advocate for children and young people, whether in churches, schools, or non-profit organizations. The non-residential certificate can be completed in 12 to 15 months through online coursework and up to two residential sessions. For more information, visit www.wesleyseminary.edu/admissions/cyma-3. The Certificate in Faith and Public Life explores the founda-tions of public theology, religious freedom, and civil discourse through graduate courses. For more infor-mation, visit www.wesleyseminary.edu/ice/programs/public-theology/public-life/

Wesley is a leader in Doctor of Ministry programs in specialized tracks that can include inter-national study. Wesley is pleased to announce three new Doctor of Ministry tracks for 2022: Ministry in a Digital Age, a timely new track exploring the new opportunities and challenges of online ministry; Justice, Compassion, and Witness in a Turbulent World, hosted in Cambridge, England; and a program focused on Latinx ministry. As well, new 2022 cohorts for our popular DMin areas of focus will be offered for Military Chaplains and CPE chaplains, our international mission-focused Global Church Leadership program, and Wesley’s premiere DMin program in innovative church administration “Church Leadership Excellence.” Find out more or apply at www.wesleyseminary.edu/doctorofministry/.

Enrich your congregational outreach and explore new dimensions of ministry The Lewis Center for Church Leadership continues to be on the leading edge of research for

the local church. The Lewis Center’s Leading Ideas e-newsletter is the go-to source for over 20,000 people in ministry each week. Stay on top of their latest developments by subscribing to their podcast or newsletter at www.churchleadership.com. Also look for new practical online courses at www.lewison-linelearning.org.

The Community Engagement Institute embraces a vibrant vision to be the premier center for churches and faith-based organization engaging their communities. The innovative online Health Minister Certificate Program prepares congregations for public health work in their parishes. Contact Dr. Tom Pruski at [email protected] for more information or to register for future certificate classes.

The Center for Public Theology equips pastors, seminarians, people of faith, and the media to cre-ate spaces for civil dialogue at the intersection of religion and politics. For more information, visit http://www.wesleyseminary.edu/ice/programs/public-theology/.

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Drew University Theological SchoolAs with most other schools in the northeast of the U.S., Drew University evacuated its campus in

early spring 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drew Theological School faculty and staff adapted to this challenge with resilience, compassion, and creativity. The Theological School faculty put their courses all online, led development workshops for faculty across the university, and, in order to accommodate our many international admits who would not be able to enter the United States for fall 2020, designed an asynchronous Master of Divinity program. As a result of this work, the Theological School welcomed 147 new students, its largest entering class in a decade, with an enrollment of 380 for the current academic year. Our chapel team has also led the way in creating online worship experiences that connect the Drew community now across the globe. All degree programs at the Theological School include interdisciplinary courses that demand out-of-the-box thinking, apprenticeship training that addresses real-world issues, and modes of learning that promote adaptability and innovation. Our MDiv and MATM degrees include a required gateway year, vocational pathways, and experiential learning that develops and deepens adaptive leadership skills. The curriculum features a team-designed and taught interdisciplinary sequence of core courses reflecting the integration of the theological disciplines and practices characteristic of the life of faith. The faculty have also articulated shared values that are infused across the teaching and learning at Drew: a commitment to anti-racism; gender and sexual-identity equal-ity; eco-sustainability and environmental justice; and interfaith understanding and cooperation. Drew cultivates pastors, preachers, deacons, activists, teachers, and thought leaders who go all over the world to take their place as the next generation of faith leaders and change agents.

Melanie Johnson-DeBaufre, Interim Dean


Section iX

Historical

A. Memoirs

Clergy

Charles BattiestSeptember 29, 1943 – May 18, 2020

Rev. Charles “Chock” Battiest was born September 29, 1943 in Honobia, OK, the son of Cyrus Wade Battiest and Catherine (Taylor) Battiest. He grew up in the Wright City, OK area and had lived in Hugo since 2003.

Charles was a longtime minister of the gospel obtaining his master’s degree in Divinity at Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, TX. He was also a long-time educator in mathematics, boxing and football with the Bureau of Indian Education, Chilocco Indian School, Newkirk, OK and Concho Indian School, El Reno, OK.

Charles was a proud Vietnam War veteran serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Army. He loved playing fast pitch softball and baseball, was a long-time umpire and referee and also coached wrestling, football, boxing and softball. Most especially, he enjoyed gospel singing and praying for his family.

Charles married Marietta Choate on November 16, 2002 in Dallas, TX. She survives him. Other survivors include sons, David Battiest of Tulsa, OK, Charles Anthony Battiest of Paris, TX, Charles Racine Battiest of Hugo, OK and Bryan Leon Battiest of Hugo, OK; step sons, Abbie James I of Broken Bow, OK, Billy Ray Martin of Wilmer, TX, Gerald Leon James of Benbrook, TX and Darrel James of Hugo, OK; daughters, Wanda Timlyn Baker of Bonham, TX, Carla Rae Madu of Dallas, TX, and Mary Ellen Battiest of Hugo, OK; step daughter, Margie Hernandez of Idabel; brothers, Luther Battiest of Caddo, OK and Doyce Battiest of San Antonio, TX; sisters Linda Sue Battiest of Broken Bow, OK and Loretha Gates of Wright City, OK; 32 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren along with many other relatives and friends.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, a stepson, Bradley James, stepdaughters, Nancy Jefferson and Janice Marie Martin; brothers, Presley Battiest and Cyrus Battiest, Jr. and sisters, Cinderella Maytubby and Sally Crosby.

Aubrey L. BorenJune 22, 1939 – September 30, 2020

Aubrey Lindon Boren, 81, entered heavens gates to meet his Lord and Savior in September 30, 2020. He was born in Mantachie to Aubra Carl and Mary Bain Boren on June 22, 1939. He had many names throughout his 81 years. To his early family and friends he was Lindon, to his wife he was Sweetheart, to his children he was Dad, to his grandkids he was Papaw, to his McRae’s family he was Aubrey, to his ministry family he was Brother Aubrey or Brother Boren, and to his God he was a faithful, sacrificial, and merciful servant. He dearly loved his family and “flock”.

Saved in his 20s, Called to the ministry in his 30s, Aubrey served the Lord at charges of the United Methodist Church in Becker, Bruce, Nettleton, Amory, and Iuka. After retirement, he continued to min-ister wherever he was, lastly at Countrywood Plantation in Mantachie.

He is survived by his treasured wife, Lillian, and his children, Carrie, Aubrey (Krisha), and Mark (Krisi). Also surviving are his grandchildren, Alex (Malory) Stratton, Ty (Jackie) Stratton, Abby, Avery, Walker, Stevi Jo, and Louie Jane Boren.


He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Buddy Boren, his sister, Frances Long Luther (Jimmy), and another infant sister.

Dabney Phillips Box

February 28, 1924 – June 5, 2020Rev. Dabney Phillips Box, 96, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at Magnolia Place in New Albany,

MS. He was born February 28, 1924, to William Riley and Cynthelia Phillips Box in Alcorn County - Mississippi. He was a retired Methodist Minister and a member of the Mississippi Methodist Annual Conference.

Dabney is survived by two sons: Dabney J. Box (Bobbie) of Blue Mountain, MS, Rev. Phillip W. Box (Lisa) of Fulton, MS; three daughters: Barbara George of Walnut Ridge, AR, Brenda Howard of Plantersville, MS, Lisa Barker (Gary) of Ripley, MS; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Dabney was preceded in death by his wife: Mattie Inez Taylor Box; his parents; and several brothers and sisters. One son-in-law; Joe Howard: Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

D. Elton BrownSeptember 22, 1927 – July 24, 2020

Rev. Brown was born on September 22, 1927, in Choctaw County, AL and grew up in Hebron, MS. He attended Jones Junior College, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and finished his degree at Millsaps College in 1950. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II in post occupation Japan.

He married Juliette Tanner in 1951 and went to Emory University where he earned his master’s degree at the Chandler School of Theology. He served charges in the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church from 1953-1989 in Sandersville, Chunky, Pachuta, Natchez-Lovely Lane, Raymond, Purvis, Jackson-West Park, Jackson Conference Council of Ministries, Wiggins, Natchez-Jefferson Street and retired in Purvis, MS where he was from 1989-2016. He then moved to Ridgeland, to the Waterford, to be near his daughters.

Rev. Brown was one of twenty-eight Methodist ministers who signed the “Born of Convictions” Statement on January 2, 1963, that claimed the teachings of Jesus permit no discrimination because of race, color or creed, expressed support of public schools and opposed communism. He lived his convictions and was a beloved pastor, mentor, family man and friend. He loved his large garden and shared its benefits with all. He also loved fishing and camping with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Juliette “Jett” Tanner Brown; his parents, Olin Fred “OF” and Virginia Gunn Brown; half-brothers, Duval McIlwain (Annyce) and Charles McIlwain (Edith); half-sister, Lila Rhea McIlwain Jefcoat (Roy) and a brother, O. Fred Brown, Jr.

Rev. Brown is survived by his three daughters, Thais Walden (Jim), Becky Chambers (Alan) and Mary Virginia Brown Dungan; five grandchildren, Maegan Jones (Brian), Shelley Lucier (Chris), Kimberly Mardis (Scott), Chrissy Chambers Kam (Bria) and Edward E. Tonore and three great-grandchil-dren, Payton and Caden Jones and Gage Mardis.

Robert Yates ButtsNovember 17, 1932 – September 13, 2020

Robert Yates Butts, Morgantown, 87 died Sept. 13, 2020, of complications of Parkinson’s Disease.Bob was born in West Point, MS, son of CY and Dorothy Coleman Butts on Nov. 17, 1932.Bob completed undergraduate work at Millsaps College and attended Seminary at Vanderbilt

University Divinity School, Nashville, TN. He was ordained an Elder of the United Methodist Church. He served United Methodist Churches in Mississippi, Tennessee and Illinois including as Campus Minister at Delta State University, where he was very active in the Civil Rights movement.


Bob went on to complete graduate degrees at Virginia Tech and Delta State University and embarked on a 29-year career as a faculty member of Eastern Illinois University, Charleston IL teaching in the Consumer and Family Sciences Department.

He remained a member of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church and was active at Wesley United Methodist Church, Charleston IL where he served on the Board of theWesley Foundation and numerous churches, university, and community groups. Moving to Brown County, Indiana in 2008, Bob was active at Nashville United Methodist Church and as a member of the Green Room Sunday School Class and the church choir. He was a former Board member of Brown County Habitat for Humanity.

A sports enthusiast, Bob was a loyal fan of the Mississippi State Bulldogs Football team throughout his life, regardless of their record. He loved sailing and was an avid tennis and pickle ball player into his 80s. When diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he began the Rock Steady Boxing program and was a vocal proponent of the benefits.

Bob is survived by his wife, Kathleen Roberts of Brown County; daughter, Beth Butts Welch and hus-band, Stan and their children Zach, Blake and Delaney, Frisco TX; stepchildren Joshua Roberts (Martha Cross), Philadelphia PA; Elizabeth Roberts Welch and her children Matthew and Claire, Sullivan IL.

He is also survived by his brothers and their spouses James Russell and Lavoynne Butts, Louisville MS and Charles Yates and Marilyn Butts, Pontotoc MS; brother-in-law James Connor (Cara Huddleston) of Brown County IN Bob is also survived by a fun-loving group of nephews and great nieces and nephews, all of them Bulldog fans.

Robert Jo’Donn Carroll, Sr.October 11, 1948 – August 28, 2020

Robert Jo’Donn Carroll, Sr. was the first-born son of Rev. Dr. Willie C. Carroll and First Lady Johnnie B. (Martin) Carroll of McComb, Mississippi.

Robert, known by most of the people that he grew up with as “Joe Don,” grew up in the Algiers com-munity of McComb. He graduated from Universal Elementary School in the 6th grade and later graduated from C. D. Higgins High School of McComb, Class of 1967. After graduation, he attended Jackson State University from 1967-190, majoring in English literature before entering into the Mississippi National Guard in August of 1970 when he became the second Black member of the HCC, 155th (M) INF of McComb, MS. He later became a member of the 114th Support Group in Hattiesburg, MS where he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant before transferring to RTI-Region 3 at Camp Shelby. Robert remained a member of the Mississippi National Guard until 2006 when he retired.

During his enlistment in the Mississippi National Guard, he attained the rank of Sergeant First Class while a member of RTI. He left the National Guard for a brief period and joined the Army Reserve, where he attained the rank of Battalion First Sergeant, before returning to the Mississippi National Guard and retiring with 33 years of service.

While a member of the Mississippi National Guard, Sergeant Carroll was selected by Col. Mayo to be a Tact NCO at the Mississippi Military Academy. In 1986, Region Three Training Institute was organized by Col. Mayo and Sergeant Carroll among others were hand-picked to be instructors at the NCO School. During this time, Robert was married to Joyce (Jackson) Carroll in 1973. To that marriage three children were born: Ungalia, Octavia Jo’Lynn, and Robert II (JJ).

After leaving the National Guard, Robert became a sales associate for Gordon Jewelers. He later became the manager of Reeds Jewelers and Kay Jewelers in Jackson, MS.

Robert accepted his calling into the ministry of Jesus Christ in 1987 and was ordained at Mt. Olive M. B. Church in McComb, MS.

Robert remarried in 991 to Alicia (Shelby) Carroll. To that union, one son was born: James. In 1991, he was asked to be the assistant manager of Reeds Jewelers in Macon, GA and they moved to Georgia.

In 1982, Robert was promoted to be the manager of Reeds Jewelers at Metrocenter Mall in Jackson, MS. In 1996, he was asked to be the store manager of Marks and Morgan Jewelers at Metrocenter Mall,


which was later purchased by Kay Jewelers, where he remained manager until transferring to Northpark Mall where he managed until 2006.

Pastor Carroll became affiliated with the United Methodist Church Conference in 2006, when he became pastor of Harris United Methodist Church in Jackson, MS.

In 2009, Pastor Carroll was asked to take on the Pastorialship of Couparle United Methodist Church of Camden, MS of the West District of the Methodist Conference. Later that year, he was also asked to be the pastor of Christian Banner United Methodist Church of Morton, MS of the East District. Pastor Carroll has remained pastor of both of these churches since that time and was one of a few pastors that pastored churches in both the East and West districts.

He was preceded by his father: Dr. W. C. Carroll; his mother: First Lady Johnnie B. (Martin) Carroll; two brothers: Willis Cur-Donn and Danny Da-Vonn; one sister: Janice Howard; and his stepmother: Emma Carroll.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 28 years: Alicia M. (Shelby) Carroll; five sons: Anthony Ashley, Derese Powell, Ken Bateaste, Robert J. Carroll, Jr., and James Carroll; two daughters: Ungalia Ratcliff and Jo’Lynn Cooper; three sisters: Judith Davis, Jennetha Carroll, and Jennifer Martin; seventeen grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Charles Andrew “Andy” ColletteSeptember 19, 1970 – June 17, 2019

Bro. Charles Andrew “Andy” Collette, 48, of Pascagoula, MS entered his heavenly home on Monday, June 17, 2019. Bro. Andy was born on September 19, 1970, in Portsmouth, VA. He was commissioned as a Captain in The Salvation Army, where he had served since the late ‘90’s and was a former member of the Pascagoula Rotary Club. He had served with the United Methodist Church’s Seashore Mission for several years, which helped to transition him to serving his brothers and sisters in Christ as a minister.

Andy received his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary, and he dedicated himself to becoming an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. He was appointed to his first split charge, Rosedale UMC and Big Point UMC, where he served for six years and was currently serving at Eastlawn UMC in Pascagoula when he passed away.

Bro. Andy considered his church members a part of his family and enjoyed nothing more than serv-ing his Lord and Savior. He was part of a men’s bible study that met every Tuesday morning, and it was very important to him. He was also an avid Jeep enthusiast and was member of the Seven Slot Jeep Club.

Bro. Andy was preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Elaine Lynch and his stepfather, Lt. Col. John Lynch. He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle Collette; his beloved daughter, Alannah Collette; father, Charles Thomas Collette; siblings, David (Lael) Collette, and Logan (Lindsey) Collette; step-siblings, Alison Lynch, Melissa Lynch Whiteley, and Judd Lynch; nieces and nephews, Gabriel, Riley, Garrett, and Ashlyn; along with the many members of Eastlawn, Rosedale and Big Point United Methodist Churches.

Leon CooperMay 7, 1955 – December 26, 2019

Leon was born in Denver, Colorado on May 7, 1955, to Lenice and Alfred Cooper who both preceded him in death. He was on the basketball team at Manuel High School where he graduated. Leon served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a hard-working man, and Entrepreneur with many talents.

There are so many wonderful things I can say about him! He was truly a man after God’s Heart! A compassionate man running this race for his Savior. He was a loyal Godly man who, loved, taught, com-forted, counseled, enjoyed, and praised the Lord! He ministered to save souls and teach about the love of Jesus Christ! He loved God, his wife, family, church, and community. He poured love, the word, and his truths into the souls of others without judgement.


Leon moved to Mississippi and answered ‘his calling’ first as Son of the House at Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church under Rev. W. C Brown. He continued his passion as Pastor at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Pastor at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church as well as other several other churches. He studied Theology and received his license for Pastoral Ministry for the United Methodist Church in 2009. He also attended Emory University in Atlanta in order to build a solid biblical and theological training to prepare the church for leadership.

As an entrepreneur and man of God, Leon created various marquee signs for several different churches throughout Mississippi. His love and passion for Christ is left all over Mississippi and his legacy will be shown on the outdoor signs that reach out to the community to let them know GOD loves and cares for their souls.

His outreach ministry started with prison programs lead by him and his wife, sister Kim L Cooper, provided extra ordinary outreach services that gave hope, support, love, guidance, and mentorship that changed lives. Greer Chapel United Methodist Outreach was one of his most popular outreach programs of many that steered the community toward Success. Leon will forever be known and remembered for his acts of kindness, works for the Lord, loving heart, uplifting spirit, inspiring and motivational words of encouragement he gave to all.

Leon truly loved his wife, and took pleasure in spending time with his family, nieces, and nephews whether in person or a simple phone call. Leon enjoyed quiet time fishing, reading, and eating a good meal. Leon continued to do the works that mattered until he began to deal with health issues as he was on sick leave from Pastoring at St. Paul and Moses Chapel.

Forever in our hearts, Leon departed from this life on earth Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Rush Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi, in the loving arms of his wife, Kim. He had two brothers and one sister who preceded him in death, Robert (Barbara) Clopton, Celestine (Terry) Spears and Alfred (Sandra) Cooper. Leon leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife, Kim, one sister, Debra (Alton) Clark, one honorary sister, Assunta Hogan, special nieces, Statia and Monica who called him Uncle-Daddy as well a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Leon’s loving spirit will forever remain etched in the hearts and souls of ALL who knew him!

Jean Walter CrawleyJune 28, 1941 – June 13, 2020

Reverend Jean Walter Crawley went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born June 28, 1941, in Gibson County, TN, to the late Rev. Rufus and Irene Giles Crawley. Rev. Crawley devoted many years of his life ministering through the United Methodist Church at four different churches. During his ministry, he received a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his faithful service.

In addition to his parents, Rev. Crawley is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Gray Crawley, his stepdaughter, Shirley Belcher, and his step grandson, Danny “Petey” Belcher.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Michael G. (Ratree) Crawley of Clarksville, TN and Frederick A. (Mary) Crawley of Miami, FL; step-daughter, A.J. Magwood of New York, NY; his twin “older” sister, Jeanette Crawley Baker-Madhi, and other siblings, Patsy Crawley Jones, Alfred “Al” Crawley, Rufus “Frank” Crawley, Carolyn Crawley Robinson, Marilyn Crawley Pettigrew, and Sandra Crawley Gill; aunt, Betsy Williams; grandchildren, Leon E. Lewis, Alexis R. Crawley and Fatima Crawley ; great-grandson, Kaiden Michael Crawley; step-granddaughter, Denise Bryant (Martin) Hubbard; step-grandson, Dion Marcel (Paige) Belcher and Saleem (Cleo) Magwood; step-great-grandchildren, Martina J. , Martin L. and Marcus K Hubbard and Saleem Magwood, Jr.; step-great-great-grandson, Kai’son McDonald; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.


Johnny Anastatious DinasMarch 25, 1921 – October 1, 2019

Rev. Johnny Anastatious Dinas, 98, of Grenada went to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 25, 1921, in Aberdeen to Greek Immigrants A. K. and Mary Provias Dinas and moved to Durant at age 2. He confessed Jesus Christ as his Savior at Durant Methodist Church at the age of 18 in 1939. Rev. Dinas was a graduate of Durant High School where he was Student Body President, President of Hi Y, and played football, basketball, baseball, tennis and ran track. He was also elected as most popular boy in high school. Rev. Dinas earned a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University. While at MSU he was President of YMCA, and member of ODK National Leadership So Irtysh, Blue Key Honorary Leadership Society the Maroon Band and the honorary military and drill group, Scabbard and Blade. He was awarded the “Scales Christian Award,” the Outstanding Graduate Award in the School of Education, Outstanding Senior in the class of 1943 and elected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Rev. Dinas honorably served our country in the U.S. army during World War II with the 88th Infantry Division as a Rifle Platoon Leader. He was wounded in action in the Italian Campaign and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was discharged as a First Lieutenant.

Following World War II, Rev. Dinas attended Duke University Divinity School and earned a Master of Divinity. In June 1950, he was appointed pastor of Coffeeville United Methodist Church. He also served as pastor of Fulton, Tchula, Central Methodist in Columbus, Trinity UMC, Greenville FUM, Pontotoc FUM, West Point FUM, Cleveland FUM and Kosciusko and retired June 1986 as pastor of Wesley UMC in Tupelo. During his ministry he also served as Chairman of the Methodist Board of Evangelism, the Board of Health and Welfare Ministries and the Conference Board of Ordained Ministries. He also served on the Board of Trustees of Methodist Hospitals in Memphis and held several office positions and was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Methodist Children’s Home in Jackson.

He is survived by sister-in-law, Athanasia Dinas, of Chicago Illinois; nephew, Theodore A Dinas, Jr., Chicago, Illinois; a first cousin, George Provias of Aberdeen and several nieces and nephews of his wife’s family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Orena Davis Dinas and twin brothers, Theodore and Constantine.

Roderick (Rod) Louis EntrekinApril 26, 1927 – June 19, 2019

Rod was born in Meridian, MS April 26, 1927, to William Thames Entrekin and Lucile Hamrick Entrekin, and had two siblings, William Hamrick Entrekin, and Louise Entrekin Rotenberry, both deceased.

Rod graduated from Meridian High School, and Millsaps College, and received a master’s degree in theology from Emory University. He was an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church for 38 years. His pastorates included Montrose Charge, Antioch, Sumrall, Wesson, Greenfield UMC, and he spent the last 27 years of his career in Pastoral Ministry at the Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield.

In retirement, he was an active member of Parkway Heights UMC in Hattiesburg, as a server in Homebound Communion, directing Sunday Evening Vespers and as a member of the New Dynamics Sunday School Class. For 10 of those years, he and his long-time friend, Rev. Elton Brown, provided Sunday Worship for Pine Grove Recovery Center. He also volunteered at the Food Pantry of the Edwards Street Fellowship Center and found great pleasure singing with the Parkway Heights UMC choir and Hattiesburg Choral Union and attending musical and athletic events at USM.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia (Ginny) Selby Entrekin of Ridgeland, MS; daughter Gayle Entrekin (Jim Moritsugu) of Jackson, MS; daughter Meade Entrekin of Pearl, MS; son David S. Entrekin of Madison (Jan Entrekin); and granddaughters Selby Entrekin Greer (Michael Greer) and Lillie Entrekin of Oxford, MS.


Betty Lane Whisenant FlynnFebruary 18, 1937 – February 12, 2020

Rev. Betty Lane Whisenant Flynn, 82, departed this life for her heavenly home on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo. Rev. Flynn was a retired ordained United Methodist minister. She had been in declining health for some time and had been a resident of United Methodist Senior Services/Traceway Manor for the last 10 years. She was born February 18, 1937, to Hoyt R. Whisenant and Ruby Tyre Whisenant in Union County, MS. Betty graduated from Mississippi State College for Women in 1959 (now MUW) and received her Divinity degree from Memphis School of Theology. Rev. Flynn served the Methodist Conference in several churches and in several capacities over her ministerial career. A member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Tupelo, Rev. Flynn enjoyed her many friends in Methodist circles in Mississippi. Betty was a member of P.E.O. since 1975. She was a member of Altrusa and was involved with the Salvation Army and Sanctuary Hospice House.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Carl Flynn; this coming March 27, 2020, would have been their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

She is survived by a son, Bradford Whisenant Flynn and his wife Kimberly of Memphis and their daughter, Eleanor Grace Flynn; and daughter, Lane Leigh Flynn Molloy and her husband Michael Molloy of Auckland, New Zealand and their son Flynn Michael Bradford Molloy; two brothers-in-law, Charles R. Flynn and his wife Nan of Chattanooga, TN, and Phillip G. Flynn and his late wife Alice Faye Flynn of Starkville, MS; her great aunt Sara Vance Whisenant Grisham and her husband Uncle Charles Grisham of Beaufort, SC; and beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Marvin J. GipsonOctober 24, 1948 – January 20, 2020

Marvin was a faithful servant of God who loved and served the local church with his whole heart. He was ordained to Word, Service and Compassion as a Part-time Local Pastor in the Mississippi Conference.A Time to be Born:

Reverend Doctor Marvin J. Gipson was born October 24, 1948, to the late George and Oza Dell Gipson.A Time to Speak:

Marvin accepted Christ at an early age and joined East Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Central High School. He later became a member of Beverly United Methodist Church.

In 1969, he was drafted into United States Army where he remained until he was honorably dis-charged. He then enrolled at Northwest Community College earning a Master Mechanics degree. He acknowledged God’s calling into ministry and continued his education at Rust College and Jacksonville Theological Seminary earning his Doctorate in Theology. One of his most desired passion was sharing a message from God to many individuals in several communities.A Time to Die:

Marvin quietly entered into external rest with the Lord, Monday, January 20, 2020.A Time to Mourn:

Marvin leaves to mourn a lasting legacy of his love, his spouse, Margaret T. Gipson of Oxford, MS; four daughters: Ajanta Gipson-McGuirt (Darius) of Saltillo, MS; Leatricia Gipson, Carneka Gipson, Marvetta Gipson(Marcus), all of Oxford, MS; two (2) sisters: Ellen Thompson and Wonder Dunn (Abraham) of Oxford, Ms; two(2) brothers: Frank Gipson (Mattie) of Oxford, MS; Clinton Gipson of Jackson, TN; Bettye Gipson, sister-in-lay, Hullie B. Williams, brother-in-law both of Oxford, MS; Birta Mae Byrd, aunt, of Beloit, WI; Wilbur and Dories Thompson, Father and Mother-in-law, of Oxford, MS; Hugh Thompson, Fredrick Thompson, Wilfred Thompson, John Adams all brothers-in-law, S. T. Adams and Deloris Barnes, sisters-in-law; thirteen (13) grandchildren, three(3) great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.


Roy C. GraphenreedAugust 17, 1943 – February 11, 2021

Rev. Roy C. Graphenreed, Sr. was born on August 17, 1943, in Conecuh County, Alabama to Mattie Graphenreed Watson and Matt Gross. He accepted his call to eternal rest on February 11, 2021.

Rev. Graphenreed was a retired United Methodist Pastor and loved sharing the word. He served on numerous auxiliaries of the church, as well as singing with the choirs. Two of his favorite songs that he led was “Your Grace & Mercy” and “The Other Shore.” He was a member of the Pride of Pascagoula, # 485 and loved serving. He was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding as a Rigger for many years before his retire-ment. He was an accomplished Barber and made many friends through the years. As a hobby, he owned and loved working on classic cars. For entertainment he had a gift for dog whistling.

He was preceded in death by his mother & father; two brothers, Milford Graphenreed and Fred Graphenreed, daughter, April Regina Graphenreed Yancy; son, Russell J. Graphenreed, and their mother Velda Graphenreed.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: His loving wife, Rita Graphenreed of MP; Sons, Michael Graphenreed of Riverdale, GA, Roy C. Graphenreed, Jr. of Alexandria, VA, Rayford Peters of Miraloma, CA, and Reginald Salters of D’Iberville, MS; one daughter-in-law Angela Graphenreed of GA; Siblings, Linda (James) Clay, of MP, James Sims of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Jacqueline Sims, Gautier, MS, Barbara Watson, Pensacola, FL, Shirley Shumake, Gautier, Ms., and Alfred (La’trease) Watson, Pensacola, FL; Grandchildren, Melissa Davis of TX, Anton Graphenreed, S.C.; Domonique (Recardo) Spence of Germany, Aaron Graphenreed, of GA, William (Jackie) Townsend of TX, Anterrio Graphenreed of GA, and Tieanna Graphenreed, of GA, and three great-grandchildren, Shia Viveras Graphenreed, Roman Spence, and Skylar Golaosho; one great Uncle, Ruben Fountain, Sr. of MP, Sister-in-laws Fannie Graphenreed, Judy Odom of MP, Sondra Williams of N.O., a devoted brother-in-law, Herman J. (Sataunja) Wells of MP, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Robert Earl GreenoughSeptember 10, 1934 – October 13, 2020

Reverend Earl Greenough, 86, of Hurley, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on September 10, 1934, in Jackson County, MS to the late Max and Winnie Greenough.

Earl was called to the ministry while in high school and attended Millsaps College where he met his wife Margie on a blind date. He completed his education at Emory University in Atlanta, GA before returning to Mississippi, where he served as a United Methodist Minister for 44 years. He served Rials Creek UMC in Simpson County, Trinity UMC in Jackson, First UMC of Wiggins, Alta Woods UMC in Jackson, and First UMC of Pascagoula. He left a lasting impression everywhere he served and made many lifelong friends. Earl started leading mission groups in the mid 1980’s through his retirement years.

Earl loved the outdoors and enjoyed squirrel hunting in the Pascagoula River swamp. He spent many days in Caswell Lake fishing for white perch. He was an avid gardener and passed his passion for gardening on to his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife of almost 64 years, Margie and three brothers-in-law, Buddy Johnson, Sam Johnson, and Glenn Hulbert.

He is survived by his children, Cindy G. Benson (Ronnie) of Pearl, MS, Steve Greenough (Kevin Newman) of Madison, MS, and Mark Greenough (Susan) of Hurley, MS; grandchildren, Leslie Parker (Chris Clarke) of San Antonio, TX, Arin Benson of Pearl, MS, and Max Greenough, Matthew Greenough, and Olivia Greenough of Hurley, MS; sisters, Phyllis Gill (Clint) and Sandra Hulbert; sisters-in-law, Margaret Johnson and Judy Johnson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a plethora of cousins.


Doyce Walton GunterMarch 8, 1935 – May 22, 2019

Rev. Dr. Doyce Gunter was born in Henagar, Alabama, on March 8, 1935. He grew up in a family who were very active in their local United Methodist Church. His father hoped to become a missionary, but when that didn’t happen. He hoped that one of his sons would go into the ministry. Arlen Gunter, Doyce’s older brother, accepted the call into the ministry, but at age 14 was killed in a hunting accident. After that Doyce, at the age of 10, began to feel the call into the ministry and at age 11, after arguing that he wasn’t smart enough, saying that his brother was called, not him, and scooting back and forth on the pew for an entire revival service, finally stood up, went to the front, and told the minister that he was accepting the call into the ministry. His father, who had been devastated by his son, Arlen’s, death, was overjoyed after Doyce accepted the call.

From that point forward, everything in Doyce Gunter’s life was dedicated to the United Methodist Church, and specifically the rural church. Having obtained his seminary and doctoral degrees from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, he was one of the most educated ministers to serve rural churches, but he would have it no other way. He was a man of God, led by God, and fulfilling the call that he felt was his life’s mission.

Doyce Gunter filled positions in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Mississippi, serving multiple churches and other conference and jurisdictional positions. He and his family made a positive impact in every community where they served. When he retired, he continued to fill the pulpit and serve rural churches as requested.

Doyce Gunter passed away at the age of 84 on May 22, 2019, in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Rev. Larry Haggard, Sr.May 7, 1948 – April 2, 2021

Rev. Larry Haggard, Sr., 71, of Edwards, MS, went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS.

Born May 7, 1948, in Independence, LA, he was the oldest of five brothers. After graduating from Hub High School in Columbia, MS he relocated to Jackson, MS where he met his wife of 52 years, Evangeline (Eve) Owen Haggard.

After returning to school, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University in Criminal Justice. He later went on to receive his Master of Art in Religion from Memphis Theological Seminary. He served his country in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army. During his life Larry was known to be a “Jack of all Trades” and had several lines of work including working with the campus police department at Hinds Community College, accountant at Wes Way Farms, salesman for Feeders Supply, Raymond Police Dept., Owner of a Service Station, Bancorp South of Edwards/Vicksburg, and Edwards Police Chief.

In 2005, Rev. Haggard received ordination in the United Methodist Church. He served as pastor at St. John’s in Yazoo City and later served The South Louisville Charge of Winston County which included the churches of Camp Ground, Flower Ridge and Rocky Hill.

After serving in Winston County, he pastored the Barlow Charge which consists of Pleasant Valley, Rehoba, and Brandywine. He retired in November 2018. During his tenure in Winston County, he was a mentor to two special friends, Scarlett Clark Shepperd, who under his influence went on to become a United Methodist Minister and pastored several years before her untimely death. He also was a counselor and adviser to Rocky Hill’s worship leader, Angela Gay, whom he called his daughter in Christ.

Rev. Haggard was preceded in death by his father, Paul Daniel Haggard Sr.; his mother, Mary Jean Floyd; his paternal and maternal grandparents; and his brother, Paul Daniel Haggard Jr.

He is survived by his wife Eve Owen Haggard, his brothers Vernon Haggard, Arden Haggard, Daniel Haggard and sisters Ann Minton and Louise Roark. He is also survived by his three sons Larry Joe Haggard Jr. (Jenny), Ronald Leland Haggard (Theresa), and Christopher Owen Haggard. Five grandchildren


Andrew Haggard (Hayley), Hannah Williams (Jeremy), Dakota Haggard, Hailey Goode (Jason), and Allie Haggard. He was greatly blessed by his great-grandchildren Beau Scott Williams, Bailor Lynn Williams, Dawson Lee Goode, and Hadley Ashland Williams.

Charles E. Hassell, Jr.March 12, 1937 – February 14, 2020

Rev. Charles E. Hassell, Jr. of Sun City Center, Florida died February 14, 2020, at the age of 82.Charles was born March 12, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet

Hassell, his brother Bob (Beverly) Hassell of Salem, Oregon, three sons, Charles III (Lafaye), Garett Dale, William (Tonya), daughter, Theresa (Wayne) Jones, and stepdaughters, Sherry (Bryce) Matthews, Jody Pixley, Gail Pixley, and Michelle (Steve) Elder. He was also blessed with seven grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, ten step-grandchildren, and eleven step-great-grandchildren.

He had a passion for laughter, music, acting, and lapidary and greatly enjoyed his retirement from the ministry in Florida. He graduated from Jennings High School in St. Louis before joining the Air force where he completed basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi later to become his home and served out his tour at Chicksands Air Force Base in Bedford, England.

Charles was reared in Third Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri and introduced to the Methodist Church after relocating to Mississippi with the Air Force. While attending Poplar Head United Methodist Church in Saucier, he was called into the ministry of the United Methodist Church in 1971. He obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University and was ordained an elder in the United Methodist Church in 1977. Charles served the Mississippi and Missouri conference of the United Methodist Church for 29 years until his retirement in 2000.

Upon his retirement from the ministry, Charles and Janet relocated to Sun City Center, Florida where they poured their time and energy into their retirement community. Charles held multiple administrative positions including President of the Kings Point Condominium Owners Association, President of the K.P.W. Board of Directors, and President of Fairfield G. Condominium Association.

In his retirement, he supported his community in very real ways including the creation of a neighbor-hood park which was dedicated and renamed in his honor as the Charles Hassell Heritage Park at the time of his death.

Thomas C. HawksDecember 18, 1944 – January 28, 2020

Bro. Tom, as most of Church members knew him, spent 50 years in the ministry. He was a Minister for 35 years in the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, and 15 years in the Memphis and Georgia Conferences. His passionate zeal for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ was his hallmark as he pastured Methodist charges in Wren, Coffeeville, Durant, Verona, Calhoun City, Grenada, Indianola, Fulton and Carthage. Tom’s gentle spirit, his scholarly approach to his duties, and his love of the people in his congregations endeared him to all the congregants whom he loved, nurtured and served. Tom was active in functioning of Wesley Foundation at ICC when he served at Fulton United Methodist Church. He also, served as a member and Chairman of the Board of Ordain Ministry for our Conference for several years. Even though he retired in 2008, he continued to Minister at Evergreen United Methodist Church. The only child born on Dec. 18, 1944, to the late Thomas W. Hawks (a pioneer optician in Tupelo) and Freda M. Carnal Hawks both from Jackson, TN He graduated from Lambeth College in Jackson, TN and continued his education at Emory University in Atlanta where he received his MA in Divinity and addi-tionally, completing most of the requirements for a Doctorate. An avid reader of the Bible, classic literature and westerns, Tom was generous in conversation and greatly enjoyed meaningful storytelling. Outside his devotion to God and United Methodist Church, Tom literally revered his wife, Deb, his “ABC” daughters, Amy, Beth and Christy and his Grand’s, Trey and Alyssa.


Phillip Wayne HeidelbergJanuary 26, 1954 – December 29, 2020

LIFE REFLECTIONS I have glorified thee on earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. John 17:4 It is

a fact that life is uncertain. Two facts must claim our attention – the certainty of death and the nearness of death. Death is inevitable. We are born to die. We are to watch and pray and be ready when God calls us home.

The Reverend Doctor Phillip Wayne Heidelberg, 66, realized that so much preparation while young is needed and proved faithful to the end, took the final step to glory, Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

Phillip was born January 26, 1954, in Laurel, MS to Henry Howard Heidelberg, Sr., and Allie Mae Chapman Heidelberg, who preceded him in death. One brother also preceded him in death, Henry Howard Heidelberg, Jr. Phillip was well prepared for the call that God had on his life.

At an early age, he began his Christian journey at Mallalieu UMC-Laurel. As a young child, he learned basic Christian teachings. He attended Laurel Public Schools, graduating from R.H. Watkins High School. He continued his education at Jones County Junior College (AA), Ellisville, MS; Rust College, Holly Springs, MS, graduating Summa Cum Laude receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science; The Interdenominational Theological Seminary (Gammon), Atlanta, GA, receiving a Master of Divinity Degree; and Memphis Theological Seminary, Memphis, TN, receiving a Doctor of Ministry Degree.

Phillip served with humility in Ministry for the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church for 43 years retiring in July 2020. He was ordained Elder in 1980. His pastorates included the Picayune Circuit (Weems Chapel where he led the congregation in building a new sanctuary, Newton Chapel, Merrill Chapel UMC); St. Paul UMC - Biloxi; Wesley UMC - Ocean Springs; St. Paul UMC – Meridian; Haven Chapel UMC- Meridian; Parkway Heights UMC – Hattiesburg; St. Mark UMC – Gulfport; Riley Chapel UMC – Gulfport. He served as District Superintendent for the Brookhaven District. He was a delegate to several Jurisdictional Conferences and served on numerous boards and agen-cies in the United Methodist Church and the community. He was the Chaplain of the Gulf Coast Rust/M. I. Colleges Alumni Club; a member of the Coast Ecumenical Fellowship Group; was previously a contract Chaplain with the Biloxi Veterans Administration Hospital.

Phillip married Sherrill McIntyre, daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine Alberty McIntyre, on December 15, 1990, during his pastorate at St. Paul – Biloxi. Cherishing his memories is the love of his life for 30 years, Sherrill McIntyre Heidelberg; the apple of his eye, daughter, Angela Renee Heidelberg; two sisters, Ms. Trudy Heidelberg Ivy, Baton Rouge, LA, Mrs. Mittie (Frederick) Harris, Jackson, MS; two nieces, Mrs. Shaquita (Juanta) Verge, Holly Springs, MS, Allie Heidelberg, Jackson, MS; one nephew, Ansel Heidelberg, Dallas, TX; and a host of other relatives, friends, and clergy colleagues.

Howard HerringOctober 5, 1928 - April 9, 2021

Howard was born in Memphis, TN on October 5, 1928, and passed peacefully at home on Thursday, April 2021. At six weeks old he was chosen by Ed and Annie Herring to become their son. He was wel-comed by foster sister, Alice McLemore Harrison and by a large loving extended family.

He married his childhood sweetheart, Jewel and they would have celebrated their 74th wedding anni-versary May 1. Their union was blessed, sometimes, by the addition of their five children. Their home was always filled with neighborhood kids, friends, and laughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Annie, his birth parents, Velma Howard Roberts and Hurtle E. Goodrich; sisters, Mary Ruth Lewis, Sara Murphy, Shirley Lawrence, Alicia “BeBe” Mitchell, and Rose Davis; and brothers, W. C. Roberts, Jr. and Steve Goodrich.


He is survived by his wife, Jewel Jones Herring, children: Diane “Tooty” Herring, Lynette (Jerry) Harris, Melissa (Johnny) Harrell, Gene Herring (Lawana Thompson) and Gordy (Debbie) Herring; grandchildren Robert “Spike” (Kelly) Harris, Paige (Josh) Jeffcoats, David (Pam) Stingley, Cassie (Peyton) Courtney, Jake (Lacey) Harrell, Daniel (Emily) Herring, Drew Herring and Alex (Kaitlyn) Herring; great-grandchildren Ethan (Natalie) Stingley, Seth (Kay Ellen)Jeffcoats, Marilyn Roberts, Connor Stingley, KaLeigh and Riley Courtney, Hadley Harrell, Anna, Olivia, Sophia, Cecelia, and Noah Herring, Autumn and Carter Herring; great-great-granddaughter Skyler Stingley; sisters Brenda Raines, Lenora Brockman, and Delano (Steve) Brown; stepmother Nora Goodrich and a host of nieces and nephews and his loyal pets MoJoe, Tippy, Old Tom and Mr. Kitty Baby.

Adam Byrd HillmanMay 17, 1934 – July 26, 2019

Rev. Adam Byrd Hillman, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019, at his Kosciusko home, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Rev. Hillman was born on May 17, 1934, to Lessie and Byrd Hillman, Sr. of Union, Mississippi. Byrd was raised in the BeBetter community of Neshoba County and graduated from Union High School. Upon graduation, he attended Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. While work-ing in the Standard Life building, he met Sara Simmons, who became his beloved wife of 60 years, as they married on September 3, 1957. He subsequently received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He then attended and graduated from the Chandler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and was ordained as a minister in the United Methodist Church in 1962.

Rev. Hillman’s early career ministries in the United Methodist Church included appointments in the Mississippi community churches of McLain, Buckatunna, State Line and Pelahatchie. In 1967, Rev. Hillman was appointed as the Associate Pastor of Central United Methodist Church of Meridian, where he served until 1973 when he was asked to become the Pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Ocean Springs, where he served until 1980. His next appointment was at First United Methodist Church in Clinton until 1988, when he was honored to be appointed as the District Superintendent for the Brookhaven District. This was the highlight of his career. After serving this six-year appointment, Rev. Hillman continued his ministry at First Methodist Church in Philadelphia, followed by St. Marks UMC in Brandon, Mississippi until his retirement. Byrd and Sara semi-retired to remodel Sara’s family’s home, fondly known as the Simmons Country Place in Kosciusko, where he concluded his formal work minister-ing to the congregations at the United Methodist Churches of Ethel and Tabernacle.

Byrd and Sara’s love for each other was well known, as was their love and support for their son, John Robert. They were a profoundly loving and giving Methodist minister couple. Byrd and Sara deeply loved their family, and they also loved the United Methodist Church. Much of Byrd’s ministry focused on youth and children. How could children not love “Big Byrd!” Along with his more than 50 years as a pastor, Byrd was elected as a delegate to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences in 1992, 1996 and 2000. Byrd also served as Asst. Secretary of the Annual Conference, Chairperson of the Board of Discipleship, of the Seashore Assembly Trustees, of the Camp Wesley Pines Trustees, and of the Division of Elders of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Byrd and Sara had roles in leadership and governance at Lake Junaluska Assembly, and served key administrative responsibilities with devotion, including several years as Pension Liaison for ministers and their families of the Mississippi Conference. Rev. Hillman was very honored to be the first to receive The Dickson Order Award in 2002 but was even more proud when Sara was awarded the same in 2017, making them the first couple to be awarded such. The service legacy of Byrd and Sara Hillman to the United Methodist Church is well-known and deeply understood, and that legacy will be long-lasting for the good of the Church and in recognition of the blessings of God.

In recent years, Byrd was referred to as “Papa Byrd.” Papa Byrd was generous beyond words, extremely patriotic and expressed his sense of blessings daily - for the Simmons Country Place where he retired with Sara, for his extensive circle of friends made over the years, for those who visited frequently and who


cared so deeply for Byrd, Sara and John Robert, and for the medical staff and caregivers who helped him, especially in the latter stages of his cancer.

Byrd Hillman, Jr. is survived by his three children, Adam Byrd Hillman, III (his wife Cookie), Mary Frances Hillman Benton (her husband Brad), and John Robert Hillman, and by five grandchildren: Taylor Anne Benton, Joshua Hillman Benton, Adam Byrd Hillman, IV, Mercer Royce Benton, and Andrew Fletcher Hillman. He is also survived by his sisters Pat Murrell and Rosemary Hopkins (her husband Oliver).

Byrd’s guidance, friendship, and spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Yet, we are all thank-ful that his incredible faith in God’s word and Jesus’ promise of salvation has resulted in eternal life and that he joins his beloved Sara in everlasting life. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21.

Hollis Jessie HowellFebruary 25, 1936 – April 2, 2020

Hollis Jessie Howell was born February 25, 1936, in George County, Lucedale, MS to Hillard and Mary Kate Howell. He is a graduate of Lucedale High School - Lucedale, MS; Jones Junior College - Ellisville, MS; University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS; and Emory University - Atlanta, GA.

He became a member of the Mississippi Conference receiving his Deacon’s orders in 1967 and his Eider’s orders in 1973. He served the following pastoral appointments in the Mississippi Conference: Ozona-McNeil, Redwood, Unity, Williamsburg, Sumrall, Enterprise, Vancleave, Escatawpa, East End, Richton, and Kreole. After his retirement in 1998 he served as interim pastor at Williamsburg United Methodist Church and also at Tanners Chapel United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jo Eiland Howell; three children and their spouses: Dewayne Howell (deceased-April 25, 2020), Sheila McFarland (Scott), Vickie Owen (Joe); six grand-children: Jason Howell (Kathy), Lance Owen (deceased), Caycee Speed (Philip), Jonathan Owen (Kara), Chelcee Varnado, Kara Gibson; ten great-grandchildren: Madisyn Pittman (Josh), Riley Grace Howell, Joseph Owen, Sahvannah Robinson, Brandon Owen, Kenlee Jo McFarland, Mollie Kate Owen, Kayelee Gibson, Trace Varnado, and Paxton Owen.

Hollis passed from this earthly life to his eternal life in Heaven on September 14, 2019, in Mobile, Alabama.

John David Humphrey, Jr.November 22, 1941 – January 30, 2020

John David Humphrey, Jr. was born in Corinth, MS on November 22, 1941, to John David Humphrey and Eugenia Hopper Humphrey. John was blessed with two sisters, Sara E. Biddle and Sue H. Geier. He went home to heaven from his residence in Humble, TX on January 30, 2020, after complications related to Parkinson’s disease. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his sister Sara, his second wife, Dale Humphrey, his granddaughter Haley Garlan and his grandson, Blake Richardson. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Danyel Humphrey, and their children, Kaweny, Javre and Jady, of Humble, TX. He is also survived by his sister Sue, her husband Keith, their children and grandchildren and his brother-in-law, Clyde Biddle, and his children and grandchildren. He is also survived by his second wife Dale’s three children: Christi and her husband Jon Harlan and son, Christopher; Stacy and his wife Wendy McFerrin and their children Elizabeth Beavers and family along with Mac and Ally; and Sonya and her husband, Pat Richardson and their children, Carter and Emily, Patrick and Marjorie Richardson and family, Rusty and Dena Hughes and family, as well as great-grandchildren and a large extended family.

John served as a minister in the United Methodist Church in north Mississippi for many years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and Chaplain in the U.S. Army after having lived and served all over the world.


Robert L. Jenkins? – April 16, 2021

Robert Luther Jenkins, 89, returned to his Creator in the early morning hours of Friday, April 16, 2021 from his residence. Born to the late Gaylon Luther Jenkins and Ella Mae McAdams Jenkins in Sallis, MS, he grew up in Attala County and attended the public schools there graduating from Holmes Junior High School in Goodman.

Rev. Jenkins continued his education at the University of Mississippi, graduating in l956, and ulti-mately graduated from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta.

Reverend Robert Jenkins spent over 61 years as a servant to God and his children ministering in the United Methodist Church-serving in the former North Mississippi Conference. Meek, mild and patient, he was always a “pastor” as well as a preacher, Bro. Robert tended his flock with loving compassion and genuine concern for their spiritual well being. He had extraordinary knowledge of the Bible. Bro. Robert especially enjoyed nurturing children and made “children’s church” a part of every service. He was a master woodworker and literally carved thousands of chrismons (Christian symbols) for his parishioners. He gifted all his children and grandchildren with complete sets which are masterpieces and cherished pos-sessions of his devotion to God and family. A devoted husband, dad and granddad, Robert married Carol Ann “Pat” Watkins on June 18, l952.

Bro. Robert leaves behind his cherished family, his wife of 68 years; Pat of Tupelo; his children, Bobby Jenkins and wife, Sherry C. of Tupelo and Donna Carol Habel and husband, Bruce of Raeford, North Carolina; his daughter in law, Sherry W. Jenkins of Oxford; seven grandchildren; Robby Jenkins and his wife, Donielle of Thaxton, Nicholas Jenkins and his wife, Ashley of Oxford, Meredith Jenkins of Tupelo, CJ Jenkins and his wife, Mary Margaret of Virginia, Luke Jenkins of Boston, Mass., Kevin Habel of Raleigh, North Carolina and Andrew Habel also of Raleigh; and a niece, Karen Gray of Gautier, Miss.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, one son, Dr. Charles Michael “Chuck” Jenkins, and his mother and father-in-law.

Robert (Bob) D. Jones Jr.March 28,1932 – December 14, 2019

Reverend Robert D. Jones Jr. was known as Bob by family and friends. He was born March 28, 1932, to the late Robert D. Jones Sr. and Florence Louise Jones. He went to his heavenly home on December 14, 2019.

He attended Gulfport Schools and graduated in 1949. He graduated from Mississippi State University. After graduating from MSU he joined the Air Force. In 1979 he entered the New Orleans Baptist Seminary to fulfill his calling to become a minster. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Seminary and became a member of the Methodist Conference in 1980. He served 37 years doing what he loved, preaching the word of God.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart of 67 years Marjorie Davis Jones; his son Robert D. Jones III; his daughters Brenda (Ralph) Williams and Jan Miller; his grandchildren, Billie Renee’, Amanda, Vicky, Michelle and Michael and his great grandchildren, Morgan, Jackson, Darby and Cecily.

Robert L. KingMarch 31, 1939 – August 11, 2019

Robert Louis “Bull” King, Sr. was born March 31, 1939, to the parents of Mossell Landfair King and Lee Henry King in Holmes County, Mississippi, in the Georgeville Community. He was the oldest of twelve children. He was raised by his grandparents Fred and Minervia Landfair. Robert Louis was affection-ately known as “Bull” by all his siblings, other family members and friends. On Sunday, August 11, 2019, our Heavenly Father embraced our dear loved one and called him to His home to be at rest.


He was united in Holy Matrimony to Ella Wee Walker in 1959 who he so lovingly refers to as “Honey” and she refers to him by that same name. To this loving union seven children were born.

Bull was educated in the public schools of Holmes County and attended Georgeville Church School and the Little Red School House in Richland. He furthered his education at Woods Junior College and Millsaps College.

Bull professed hope is Christ at an early age and joined Georgeville United Methodist Church, Durant, MS. Because of his great love for God, he accepted his calling in 1983 and was ordained to spread the Gospel and he did so for the past thirty-six (36) years until his health failed.

Reverend King was very honored to have pastored under the Holmes County Charge at Georgeville United Methodist Church, Franklin United Methodist Church, Springhill United Methodist Church, Ebenezer Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, and under the Greenwood Charge at Midway United Methodist Church and was presently at Columbiana United Methodist Church until his health failed. He touched the lives of many and was a blessing to each church and congregation as they were also to him.

Bull was an entrepreneur/business owner and for a number years was self-employed running a general store in the Georgeville Community. In 1970 he began working for the State of Mississippi, Department of Transportation. In 1998 he retired and devoted his time fully to the ministry.

Reverend King was a family man who loved his children and grandchildren. He always kept a positive attitude and was often found giving advice and encouragement to his children and grandchildren. His children will forever remember him for teaching them important life lessons. When asking for money he would say: “Ain’t got but two dollars and its gotta last me all week—you gotta learn to take care of yourself.”

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mossell Landfair Alexander and Lee Henry King, stepfather, Robert “Pops” Alexander, grandparents, Fred and Minervia Landfair, one son, Jerry King, four brothers, Joe Landfair, John E. Alexander, Clarence Alexander, and David Alexander, two brothers-in-law, James Redmond and Leroy Holmes.

He leaves to cherish his memories and carry on his legacy a loving wife, Ella Wee King, three sons, Robert L. (Henrine) King, Jr. and Frankie L. (Ann) King, Goodman, MS, J. W. “Joe” (Tomeka) King, Lexington, MS, three daughters, Caroline (Dewery) Montgomery, Madison, MS, Alice Michelle (Juan) High, Las Vegas, NV, and Kimberly (Christopher) Forrest, Winona, MS, twenty four (24) grandchildren, twenty-six (26) great-grandchildren, three brothers, Robert E. Alexander, Pickens, MS, Charles (Gladys) Alexander, Vaughan, MS, Lonnie (Vicky) Alexander, Bourbonnais, IL, four sisters, Maude (Edward) Lyles, Memphis, TN, Elizabeth (Willie) Harris, Linnell Redmond, and Flora Holmes, Pickens, MS, a special aunt, Viola Ewell, LaPlace, LA, two uncles, J.W. King, Detroit, MI and Robert (Florida) Landfair, Jr., Chicago, IL, six grandchildren he reared as his own, Shenard, Tracey, Charnelle, Corey, Charles, DJ and Kingston, a God Child, Reverend Kordell (Denondrea) Sims, special cousin, Willie (Ruthie) Harrington, Chicago, IL, a host nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

William Earl MatthewsSeptember 23, 1946 – January 31, 2021

Reverend William “Bill” Earl Matthews, 74, of Lilburn, GA, passed away on January 31, 2021, after a battle with Alzheimer’s complicated by COVID 19.

Bill was born on September 23, 1946, in Memphis, TN. After graduating from Chamberlain Hunt Military Academy, he went on to study history at Belhaven College in Jackson, MS.

After graduation he continued his education while working as a coach and history teacher at Chamberlain Hunt. After serving in the Army, he completed his master’s degree as a school counselor and began working at the youth court as a juvenile probation officer and counselor.

Later in life he answered the call to become a Methodist minister. He attended Emory’s Candler School of Theology. After becoming ordained, Bill served at a number of churches, always with a focus on serving the most vulnerable. Some of the churches he served at were St. Mark United Methodist in Atlanta, GA; Seashore Mission in Biloxi, MS; Cedar Lake United Methodist in Biloxi, MS; and Trinity United Methodist Church in Picayune, MS.


He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Alice Leguay, and his three children Debbie (Joe) Pierce, Michael (Cynthia) Baer, and Gwen Baer (Ronald Ramirez). He is also survived by his grandchildren Jessica, Michael, William and Addison Baer; Natalie Johnson; and Katie, Claire and Ella Thompson. He will also be remembered by his sisters Judy (Buddy) Dickey, Jane (Tommy) Morgan, Kay Jackson, and his five nieces.

Throughout his life, Bill had a passion for athletics. He was a runner and an avid handball player.

Britton Hoover “Skipper” Maxwell, Jr.September 27, 1938 – December 21, 2019

Rev. Skipper Maxwell passed away December 21, 2019, at the age of 81 in Jackson, Ms. Skipper was born September 27, 1938, to Mignonne and BH Maxwell Sr. He grew up in Pickens, Ms and played bas-ketball at Holmes Junior College before graduating from Mississippi State University in 1961. Skipper was a farmer for the first part of his life before answering his true calling to be a Methodist preacher. Skipper studied theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga and became an ordained Methodist minister. He preached at many different churches during his career where he also shared his ministry through his beauti-ful singing voice that will be missed by many. Skipper finished his career at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church in Satartia, MS where he was minister during the construction of the new church building there. He loved cheering on his MSU Bulldogs, watching old Western movies and spending time with his family. Skipper is survived by his wife of 50 years, Terry Maxwell. He is also survived by his brother John Maxwell, sisters Tish Knapp and Jen Macy as well as his son Britt Maxwell, daughter Jennifer Maxwell and son Jeffrey Maxwell (Ginny). He is preceded in death by his mother Mignonne Maxwell and father BH Maxwell Sr.

James Edward McGillDecember 25, 1933 – September 7, 2019

Rev. James E. McGill, age 85 of Poplarville, MS, died Sept. 7, 2019, in Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. A native of Poplarville, MS, he served in the United State Army, a retired Minister, retired from New Hope Methodist Church in Columbia, MS, a member of Muriel Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors: 1 son Ronald McGill of Hattiesburg, MS; 2 sisters, Betty Tillman of Poplarville, MS; and Shirley Collier, of Monticello, MS; 3 brothers, Henry McGill of Detroit, MI; Archie McGill, and Rev. Bobby McGill, both of Poplarville, MS; 1 grandson, Alex McGill and 1 granddaughter Maria McGill both of Hattiesburg, MS; daughter-in-law Debra McGill, of Poplarville, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Rev. McGill was preceded in death by his wife Helen McGill; son, Edward McGill; daughter, Pamela McGill; grandson, Phillip McGill; parents, Archie and Lula Mae McGill; and 1 brother, Billy McGill.

William C. McLaurinFebruary 2, 1955 – February 23, 2021

William C. McLaurin, 66, of Sandersville passed away on Feb. 23, 2021.Will was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, traveling around the world aboard the USS Emory S. Land. As

a chaplain’s assistant he was able to meet Pope John Paul II while in Italy. After leaving the Navy and attending Columbia Theological Seminary, he met with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Will took these experiences to heart and returned to Mississippi and always strived to imbue the radiant positivity of Christ’s love and the importance of the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and education in the hearts of all he met. Serving as a pastor for the United Methodist Church committed to outreach for rural communities and small churches, he ministered to the communities at Grandview UMC, Soules Chapel UMC, Ovett UMC, Kingston UMC, Stringer UMC, Batson UMC and New Augusta UMC.


Thomas Jerry MitchellOctober 17, 1940 – April 25, 2021

Thomas Jerry Mitchell, 80, met Jesus on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his home in Ridgeland, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on October 17, 1940. He grew up in Jackson and was a 1958 graduate of Central High School, where he met his future bride, Frankie Smith Mitchell. After graduation, Jerry attended Asbury College for one year and returned to Jackson to complete his studies at Millsaps College. He graduated from Millsaps College in 1965 and moved his family to Georgia where he received his Master of Divinity in 1968 from Emory University.

Jerry and his family had the privilege of serving many Methodist churches during his 24 years of pas-toral ministry including: Pleasant Hill, Sylvarena and Cedar Grove in Smith County (1960-1964); Puckett and Johns in Rankin County (1964-1965); Concord and Center Point in Georgia (1965-1968); Meadville in Franklin County (1968-1969); Gautier in Jackson County (1969-1974); Hazlehurst in Copiah County (1974-1980); and Capital Street in Jackson (1980-1984). After serving these churches, Jerry became the Assistant Director of the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation in 1984 and the Executive Director in 1985. After 46 years in the ministry, Jerry retired in 2007. Upon the request of the East Jackson District Superintendent, Jerry served as Interim Pastor at Singleton United Methodist Church from 2007-2009.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Frankie Smith Mitchell, and his children, Mark Mitchell (Laura); Rebecca Mitchell Henley (Ross); and Stephen Mitchell (Karen). The joy of his life was spending time with his family including 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Jerry was greeted in heaven by his daughter, Jerrie Lynn Mitchell; his parents, Dwight and Thelma Crosby Mitchell; and his brother, Olaf Mitchell.

Charles A. MorrisonOctober 15, 1944 – August 31, 2019

Charles Morrison, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Canon Hospice in Gulfport. Bro. Morrison was a native of Maine and a long-time resident of Gulfport. He earned his master’s degree and then served over 13 years in the Navy and 8 years in the Army National Guard. He worked with the police department and the sheriff’s department where he earned DUI officer of the year in 2004. He was a Methodist minister for over 50 years. Bro. Morrison was loved by many, and he will be greatly missed.

Survivors are his wife of 17 years, Nancy Morrison; his 5 children, Chuck Morrison, Becky Crossgrove, Chris Morrison, Tina Diaz (Raymond) and Felicia Thomas (Justin); his grandchildren, Katie Morrison, Phillip Crossgrove, Austen Diaz, Jasen Diaz, Destiny Diaz, Mackenzie Diaz, Brook Thomas and Torance Thomas; his great-grandchildren, Daryl Morrison, Emma Morrison, Aliyah Diaz and Alijah Diaz; and nephews, David Salley, David Salley, Jr. and Scott Salley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Rudquist; his father, John Morrison; his sister, Judy Salley; and his aunt, Eileen Austin.

Walter Raymond MyersOctober 23, 1947 – August 13, 2020

Walter Raymond Myers, Sr., 72, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Methodist Olive Branch. He was born on October 23, 1947, to the late Walter and Alice Myers in Memphis, TN. Walter was a retiree from the Frisco/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad after 47 years. He served as a Pastor to several area United Methodist Churches, ranging from, Rice’s Chapel (2005-2012), Fountainhead Methodist (2012-2013), Victoria Red Banks Newell Chapel. He retired after 12 years of service but offered his assistance to his childhood church, Fountainhead Methodist Church. Walter was a loving and faithful husband to his wife, Janice Vickery Myers; three sons, Walter R. Myers, Jr. (Brenda), Lew M. Myers (Vicki), Matthew I Myers (Lauren); three sisters, Candace Smoot, Marcia Winfield (Rusty), Amy Pulliam, and his aunt, Betty Ruth Sexton. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory his eight


grandchildren, Dalton M. Myers, Christina M. Decanter, Austin Myers, Karly J. Myers, Elena M. Baker, Tatum Myers, William Myers, Kourtney Myers; he enjoyed each moment spent with his nieces and neph-ews, Cliff Lauderdale, Charlie Lauderdale (Amanda), Steven Smoot (Amy), and Christy Smoot. Walter was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, who will be missed dearly.

Jerry Norris

September 10, 1948 – April 7, 2020Reverend Dr. Jerry Norris retired United Methodist Church Minister passed away April 7 at St.

Dominic Hospital in Jackson. He entered this world in Raleigh, Mississippi September 10, 1948, the fifth of twelve children born to Josie and Leroy Percy Norris Sr.

A graduate of Jackson State University and Gammon Theological Seminary, Reverend Norris performed pastoral duties in the following United Methodist churches during a forty-year span: Mount Zion, Columbus, MS; Saint Stephen’s, Yazoo City, MS; Wesley United, Kosciusko, MS; Weems Chapel, Picayune, MS; Saint Paul, Hattiesburg, MS; then Taylor’s Chapel. He was a Chaplain of Methodist Central and Methodist South Hospitals, Memphis, Tennessee. In 2005, he retired. His last ministerial work was Lynch Chapel United Methodist Church, Forest, MS.

After retiring, Reverend Norris became a member of Central United Methodist Church in Jackson.Revered Norris is survived by two sons and one daughter, eight grandchildren, eleven siblings and

numerous nieces and nephews.

Thomas L. PaceDecember 16, 1939 – November 26, 2019

Thomas Lafayette Pace died on November 26, 2019, in his home in the Johns’ community, after being a warrior to life against IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis). A Celebration of Life Service for family and friends was held at Crossgates United Methodist Church on December 21, 2019. Tom dedicated his body to the Mississippi University Medical Center for research.

Tom attended Johns elementary and Puckett high school where he was Valedictorian of his graduat-ing class. He graduated from Mississippi State University in Mechanical Engineering in 1961 and moved to Natchez to work as a plant engineer. He married Carolyn Lafaye Pace of Pelahatchie in June 1962. Tom and Faye moved to Oklahoma in 1964 to attend seminary at Phillips University where he graduated in 1968 and studied with Rev. Fred Craddock. After seminary, he served United Methodist churches in OK and Iowa before returning to the Mississippi in 1974. Here he served at Capital Street (Jackson), Decell Memorial and Co-Lin Jr. College Wesley Foundation (Wesson), USM Wesley Foundation and Soule’s Chapel (Hattiesburg), Crystal Springs and Mount Pleasant, First UMC (Philadelphia), First UMC (Picayune), First UMC (Cleveland), Merigold, Broadmeadow (Jackson), and Leavell Woods (Jackson). Tom retired after 43 years serving the church.

He was preceded in death by parents, Wiley and Jocyphine Prestage pace; brothers, J.W., Billy Ray, Jim and Bobby Pace; sister, Myrtle Sanders Mills; brother-in-laws, Kermit Sanders, Noah Mills, Elton Moore, and one sister-in-law Donna Pace. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn LaFaye Pace; son Ken Pace; daughter Kimberly Pace (David Furse); two grandsons, Brent and Andrew Pace; sister, Louise Moore; sister-in-laws Ina-V, Pat and Joyce Pace; and dachshunds Rocket and Dynamite. He was Uncle and Great-Uncle to more than 28 nieces and nephews, with many cousins.

People know Tom as a compassionate pastor who visited the sick and cared for the poor, a truth-teller who never shied from conflict, an engineer who repaired antique cars and built homes, a joke teller who loved to laugh, and the spiritual leader of his extended family. Tom’s closing words, “Try to love someone different from you. God’s love is unconditional and accepts everyone.”


Billy R. PearsonOctober 25, 1933 – March 22, 2020

Rev. Billy Pearson was born October 25, 1933, in Laurel, a son of the late Samuel V. Pearson and Minnie Mae Broadhead Pearson. Rev. Pearson was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Shriner’s, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed a lengthy career in sales and distribution of retail foods, and then followed the Lord’s call to be a non-denominational preacher.

Rev. Pearson loved people and dedicated his life to serving others. To the delight of local children, he served as the Shriner’s Clown, “Yoyo”, and as Santa for parades. Rev. Pearson stayed active during his residency at the nursing home, singing during Sunday services, entertaining other residents, and making balloon animals just to bring a smile to someone.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Betty Moore Pearson, in 2017, as well as his daughter-in-law, Rosemary Pearson.

Survivors include sons, Billy Wayne Pearson, and Glenn Pearson and wife Sherry; daughter, Kathy Whitehead, and husband Tommy; brother, Tommy Pearson; sister, Sammie Jean Johnson; grandchildren, Heather Rogers, Beau Pearson, Brittney Barnett, and Matthew Whitehead; and great-grandchildren, Madison Rogers, Conner Loper, Dylan Pearson, Oliver Pearson, Hutson Barnett, and Harper Hastings Barnett.

Charles Sessions PolkNovember 28, 1941 – January 12, 2021

On January 12, 2021, at the age of 79, Charles Sessions Polk of Hattiesburg, Mississippi passed away. He was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence Polk and Frances Polk; his brother Larry Polk; and his pets, Henry Lipsey Polk and Slater Polk.

He is survived by his wife Rebecca Crews Polk of Hattiesburg; his children, Julie Davis (Ray Loftin) of Columbia, Tom Jeff Davis of Bassfield and Patrick Polk of Hattiesburg; his sister Beth Lipsey of Tuscaloosa; his grandsons, Christian Nibert (Ashley) of Columbia, Joshua Nibert of Bourbonnais, IL, Zachary Davis of Hattiesburg, and Robert Polk; and his great-grandchildren, Kourtney, Brennan Wells of Columbia and Shannon Vega of Hattiesburg. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Robert Lloyd PooleFebruary 10, 1955 – February 20, 2021

Rev. Poole, 66, passed from this life on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was born on February 10, 1955, in Biloxi, MS to William Jennings Poole and Sara Nell Moore Poole.

Rev. Poole was a retired Air Force Msgt. He was a Methodist Minister for 18 years. He enjoyed playing and teaching chess and playing guitar. He was a faithful Franklin Bulldogs fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and wonderful friend.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Thomas Wayne Poole. Survivors are his wife of 42 years, Juanita Poole; one daughter, Rebekah Richardson and husband, Timmy, of McCall Creek; one son, Robert Poole and wife, Laura, of Waynesboro, PA; sisters; Debbie Impson and husband, Randy, of Bude, and Sandy Hester and husband, David, of Meadville; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends.


Edwin Gilmer Potts, Sr.April 11, 1936 – December 30, 2020

Edwin Gilmer “Sonny” Potts, 84, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at The Blake in Oxford. The funeral service will be Monday, January 4, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Wayne Hudson officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 P.M. in Mizpah Cemetery in Durant, MS.

Sonny was born in Shuford, MS on April 11, 1936, to Allie Savage and Reverend Elmer Gilmer Potts. The son of a Methodist pastor, he lived all over north Mississippi where he continued his educa-tion. Following graduation from Crenshaw High School, Sonny attended Holmes Jr. College and Millsaps College before graduating from The University of MS School of Pharmacy. Afterwards, he worked as a pharmacist in Louisville and Kilmichael. In 1962, he bought Howell & Heggie Drug Co. in Durant, MS where he worked until his retirement in 2001.

During their time in Durant, Sonny was president of the Rotary Club, a member of the Lions Club, president of the Durant Municipal Separate School Board, served on the Board of Alderman for the city of Durant and was President of the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce.

Sonny and his wife, Doodle were active members of Durant United Methodist Church where he served as the choir director, was on the pastor parrish committee and was lay leader. He was a faithful member of the Durant United Methodist Men’s Club.

Before he retired, Sonny attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He served as pastor of Weir, Salem, Tchula and Rocky Hill Methodist Churches.

Following his retirement, he and Doodle made their home in Oxford, MS where they became active members at St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Sonny was a Sunday school teacher and lay leader during his time there. He and Doodle served their community by volunteering their time to serve with Oxford’s More Than a Meal organization. Together, they were members of the North Mississippi Emmaus Community.

Sonny’s love of Ole Miss sports led him to join his friends as a member of Ole Miss Bullpen Club and Quarterback Club where he served on the board of directors as treasurer for seven years. His love for his Rebels was shared by his bride, Doodle and they were regulars at all home basketball, baseball and football games.

He was a loving, caring and giving father, Gaga and friend and opened his home to everyone who needed a listening ear.

In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Streetman “Doodle” Potts and his sister, Josephine Potts Whatley.

He is survived by two daughters, Gay Hammond and her husband, Eddie of Winona, MS and Leigh Johnson and her husband, David of Birmingham, AL; a son, Gil Potts and his wife, Sonja of Madison, MS; a brother, James Potts of Madison, MS; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Glenn Dale ShowsDecember 21, 1950 – March 25, 2020

Rev. Glenn was born in Jackson, Mississippi on December 21, 1950. He graduated from Hinds County Community College and attended Belhaven College and the University of Southern Mississippi.

Glenn was an Airforce veteran serving in Vietnam, Iceland, and stateside in Texas and Maine. He loved serving his country. After serving his county Glenn kept feeling the need to serve others. Glenn became a hospice Chaplin. He would serve patients anytime he was needed or requested. This calling to serve others during their end stages of life or just being a comfort for those in need filled his cup to the fullest.

Glenn completed his Mississippi Course of Study School at Millsaps College in May of 2008. He then went on to pastor churches in the Hattiesburg district for over 21 years. He always was so thankful to have


congregations that were so gracious and caring to him and his family. Glenn was always his happiest in the pulpit and serving others.

During his last days he was surrounded by this loving family. He is survived by his wife Beth Shows of 39 years, his daughter Kelly Gong, son-in-law Scott Gong, his granddaughter Olivia Gong.

Lester C. ShowsSeptember 21, 1934 – March 7, 2020

Reverend Lester C. Shows was born September 21, 1934, in Hattiesburg, MS. He grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he attended school until his graduation from Biloxi High School with the class of 1955. He attended Perkinston Junior College on a football scholarship until he transferred to Memphis State College to continue playing before being drafted by the U.S. Army.

In June 1957, Lester was sent to Fort Hood, TX, where he served in the 4th Armored Division and trained in armored tanks before being sent to Furth, Germany, where he built bridges with the Engineer Battalion. After serving 2 ½ years, he returned home to his family. He was employed by the National Life and Accident Insurance Company out of Nashville for twenty-five years.

After fighting the call to serve Christ for twenty-five years, Lester answered it. He was sent out in 1983 as a local pastor serving churches in counties throughout Mississippi, including Jackson, George, Greene, Stone, Scott, Wayne, and Tishomingo Counties. Having been a football player, insurance agent, and pas-tor, his legs were beginning to give out, so he retired in 2000. His last charge was the Iuka South Charge, where he pastored three churches. After suffering a stroke in 2012, his health declined. He passed away on March 7, 2020, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. On March 13, he was interred at the Biloxi Veterans National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS. His favorite scripture was I Peter 1: 3-9 which he learned to quote, and he believed it!

He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Leslie Kay Tolbert. he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet, and four other children, Kathryn D. Lewis, Lisa A. Coble (Scott), Michael A. Shows, and Sarah L. Shelton (Matthew), 15 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Jack Stigler Smith, Jr.June 18, 1935 – April 19, 2020

Jack Stigler Smith, Jr. was born in Ruleville, MS on June 18, 1935, to Jack Stigler Smith, Sr. and Helen Gorton Smith. At the age of 2, his family moved to Marks, MS. He was a graduate of Marks High School in 1953 and following graduation he worked for several months as a file clerk for the FBI in Washington, D.C. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for four years. Most of this time was spent at Edwards Air Force Base, California, where he was a photographer for the Flight Testing Center and Water Safety Instructor. Several years later he served as a Reserve Chaplain for the U.S. Navy. He enrolled in col-lege following his service in the Air Force and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Delta State University.

Jack grew up as a member of Marks Methodist Church and during this time received his call to the ministry. He earned is Master of Divinity at Emory University, Candler School of Theology. His first appointment was in the North Mississippi Methodist Conference – the Holcomb Charge in Grenada County where he married Sally Lou House in the Holcomb Methodist Church on May 21, 1960. His final appointment was with the Mississippi United Methodist Conference brought him back full circle to Grenada County where he served First United Methodist Church of Grenada for seven years before retiring in 1999. During forty years of active ministry in the United Methodist Church, he served as pastor in Kingston and Paulding County Charges in the North Georgia Conference and the following North Mississippi/Mississippi Conference appointments: Holcomb Charge, Weir Chare, Flower Ridge Charge (Louisville), Broadacres UMC (Columbus), Aberdeen FUMC/Strong UMC, Greenville FUMC, St. John’s UMC (Greenwood), and Grenada FUMC. He served as the District Superintendent of the Greenwood District UMC from 1983-1988. He also served on various United Methodist Conference boards and


committees. After retirement from Grenada FUMC, Jack served for 5 years as a Counselor and Interim Director of Tie Plant Alternative School with the Grenada School District. He was honored with enroll-ment in the Grenada Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds in 2002.

Following an extended hospitalization, he passed away on April 19, 2020, in Jackson, MS. Jack is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Sally House Smith, son Rev. Daniel L. Smith (Wendy

of Tunica, MS; daughter, DeAnn Griffin (James “Jimbo”) of Grenada; three grandchildren: Tiffany Smith Moore (Jarrod) of Tunica, MS; Sarah Kate Griffin of Jackson, MS; and Lindsey Belle Griffin of Grenada, MS; and 2 great grandchildren, Grace Arrabelle Moore and Joshua James Moore of Tunica, MS; and brother: Rev. J. Gorton Smith (Linda) of Las Cruces, NM. He is also survived a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and cousins. “[He] fought a good fight, [he] finished [his] course, [he] kept the faith.” 2 Tim. 4:7 KJV.

James Cedric ThreadgillJuly 27, 1927 – December 1, 2020

James Cedric Threadgill “Jim”, 93, got his heavenly wings at 10:00 A.M. on December 1, 2020, while resting at Baptist Memorial Hospital Calhoun of Calhoun City, Mississippi. He was a member of Bruce United Methodist Church.

He spent his life serving others. Upon graduating from Big Creek High School, he enrolled in Holmes Junior College Where he met and married Ruth Reeves. War called James for serve in the Navy for a short time in California. Upon discharge James farmed for a year then choose to serve others in the grocery business. At 65 years old he retired from the grocery business and started to serve the Lord as a Pastor of the United Methodist Church for 25 years in 15 different churches until his health began to fail. He loved every minute of being a pastor serving the Lord. His favorite way of sharing the gospel was by song which he did until the spring of 2020. His loving voice will be missed. James’s loving spirit was reflective in his voice and actions never and unkind word from his voice.

Those left to cherish James’s memory are his wife Oma Threadgill of Water Valley, sons, Douglas (Alicia) Threadgill of Walls, Tim Threadgill (Sue) of Chattanooga, TN, Grandchildren Shay McDonald of Southaven, Angie Threadgill of Southaven, Kala King - great-grandchild, of Southaven, Morgan Knightington - great-grandchild, of Southaven, Aliah Knightington - great-grandchild, of Southaven Jacob Threadgill (Mollie) Grandson of Oklahoma City, OK Step-Daughters, Lynn (Floyd) Harris of Water Valley, Donna (Ricky) Jenkins of Water Valley and Tonya (Keith) Camp of Water Valley, Step-Sons, Wayne (Tresia) Walls of Water Valley and Robert “Chuck” (Christie)Walls of Banner.

James is preceded in death by his parents James and Willie Threadgill, brothers, Davis Threadgill and Gene Threadgill, sisters, Wordna Wicker and Margaret Holman.

Edward Truman ThompsonJune 8, 1945 – May 30, 2020

Rev. Edward Truman Thompson - died Saturday, May 30, 2020, at his residence from an apparent massive heart attack. He was 74 years old. Born June 8, 1945, in Artesia, Mississippi to the late Frank Higdon and Pearl Shook Thompson, Truman grew up there and attended the public schools.

He graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.A. in Music Education and was commis-sioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army shortly after graduation. After completing his 4 years of service, he earned his M.A. in Church Music from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving churches in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida, he returned to seminary in Louisville, KY in 1981 to earn his M.Div. In 1983, he entered the Chaplaincy in the U.S. Army, serving at Ft. Knox, KY, Ft. Monmouth, NJ, and Neu Ulm, Germany. Upon his return to the U.S. he joined the Mississippi Army National Guard, where he completed his military service, retiring in 2005 as the State Chaplain at the rank of Brigadier General, while serving various churches in Tate, Union, Lee, and Monroe Counties. He joined the United


Methodist Church in 1998 and had further studies at Methodist Theological Seminary. He was currently serving as pastor of Hebron United Methodist Church, Saltillo.

Throughout his career, Truman served on many committees and boards at district and state levels of the United Methodist Church. He was presently actively serving on the District Committee on Ordained Ministry, the Superintendency Committee, and the Trustees Committee.

He leaves behind him a legacy of love of God, country, justice, fairness, equality, football, popcorn and coke, movies where good triumphed over evil, Louis L’Amour westerns and Marty Robbins cowboy ballads, a good meal, a meaningful conversation, a redeemed soul, but most of all, a grateful family, including his wife, Linda Chaney Thompson of Nettleton; his daughter, Terrie Leigh Thompson of Spring Hill, TN; and son LTC Edward T. Thompson, II and wife Shayna, presently stationed in Germany; his grandchildren, Olivia Livaudais, Sophia Livaudais, Eliza Jane Thompson, Madelyn Thompson, and Abigail Thompson; a sister, Joan Langford (Aubrey) of Artesia, MS; a brother, Thomas Thompson (Jackie) of Daphne, AL: numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his constant loving companion, his dog, Xena. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Donald Thompson; and a grandson, Ivan Thompson.

Stephen E. TillmanSeptember 6, 1941 – July 16, 2019

Rev. Stephen E. Tillman was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father July 16, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Mobile, Alabama but considered Mississippi his “home.”

He completed his theological study at Candler School of Theology after having graduated Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, William Carey University and Murphy High School.

After his ordination to the ministry in Mobile, Alabama he served churches in Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas as Mississippi.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marion; cherished son, Stephen; two children devoted to him by love, Fr. Robert Murphy SJ, Heather Manalo and family, husband Bob, daughters, Gracie and Sophie. He is also survived by one brother Larry Tillman.

Rev. Tillman was a gifted writer. The written prayers he prepared for each order of service program were treasured blessings by church members. His last published book, “When Was God Born?” was written in response to answer that question from a child.

He will be remembered as a Godly man who “pressed on” serving God until his final breath.

Hugh Smith WhitesideJanuary 12, 1918 – September 18, 2020

Rev. Smith Whiteside, 102, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at the Beehive Home in Louisville. Rev. Whiteside was born January 12, 1918, in Myrtle, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Myrtle High School, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Blue Mountain College, and studied at Emory University. He was a retired United Methodist minister, having pastored churches in north Mississippi for over 50 years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of the Mississippi United Methodist Conference.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, Vivian Whiteside; his parents, Nannie and Ellis A. “Mac” Whiteside; two grandchildren, Shan Whiteside and Aron Whiteside; and one great grandchild, Garret Glenn Hughes.

He is survived by two daughters, Sylvia (E.L.) Vowell of Louisville, and Diane (Larry) Kelly of Itta Bena, MS; two sons, Bob (Sallie) Whiteside of Starkville, MS, and Hugh (Anita) Whiteside of Louisville; 11 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.


Henry G. WinsteadJuly 30, 1937 – March 6, 2021

Reverend Henry Gladstone Winstead, Jr., passed away on Saturday, March 6th, 2021, at the age of 83.Reverend Winstead was born July 30th, 1937, in Burns, MS, to Henry Gladstone Winstead, Sr., and

Myrna Husband Winstead. He was raised in Burns and graduated from Burns High School in 1955. He attended Millsaps College where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. While at Millsaps he met and fell in love with Annie Lee Brooks of Jackson, MS. In 1959, Hank and Anne graduated from Millsaps, married, and moved to Atlanta, GA, where he enrolled in the Master of Divinity program in the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He graduated from Emory in 1961 and was ordained as an elder in the United Methodist Church (UMC), where he served faithfully for nearly sixty years.

While a student at Millsaps, Reverend Winstead served as pastor at Derma and Greenfield UMCs. While at Emory, he served the Dalton Circuit and Douglas Street UMC in Cartersville, GA. After gradu-ating from Emory, he and Anne returned to Mississippi and served at Spring Ridge, Byram, Decatur, Court Street (Hattiesburg), Wesley (Jackson), and St. Matthew’s (Madison) UMCs. He was then appointed as District Superintendent of the Hattiesburg district of the UMC and served in this role for eight years, two of which followed his initial attempt to retire. After retiring, he served as pastor for Bay Springs UMC for two different periods and served alongside Anne for The Methodist Hour ministry. Reverend Winstead also was a long-serving chaplain in the Mississippi National Guard, serving with guard units in Jackson, Vicksburg, and Grenada. He rose to the position of state chaplain, retiring as a Brigadier General. Anne remained the love of his life and his partner in ministry until her death in 2018.

Reverend Winstead is survived by his daughter, Dorothy Winstead Porter of Ocean Springs, his son Christopher Winstead (Sandra) of Hattiesburg, granddaughters Catherine Redmond (Andrew), Rebecca Winstead, and Rachel Winstead, great-grandsons Brylan Redmond and Harlan Redmond, and brother James Winstead (Shirley).

Reverend Winstead was a strong supporter of education and endowed scholarships at both Millsaps College (Henry G. and Anne Brooks Winstead Endowed Scholarship) and the University of Southern Mississippi (Brooks-Winstead Physics Scholarship Endowment).

Glyn Owen WiygulJune 07, 1929 – June 30, 2020

Rev. Glyn Owen Wiygul, age 91, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1929, in Nettleton, to Dorsey and Gladys Black Wiygul. He was a gradu-ate of I.A.H.S., I.J.C., Millsaps College, and the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He was a United Methodist Minister from 1954 to 1996, although he really never quit serving. He served at Tupelo, Amory, Clarksdale, Corinth, Batesville, Columbus and Fulton. He also served as the District Superintendent of the New Albany/Tupelo District from 1992-1996. He preached over 300 revivals and received the Denmam Evangelism Award in 1998. He was the Itawamba Community College alumnus of the year in 1987. He enjoyed quail hunting and crappie fishing in his earlier years.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Martha Green Wiygul; two sons, Timothy “Tim” Lee Wiygul (Sally) of Tupelo, and James Dorsey “Jay” Wiygul (Mary) of Columbus; one brother, Bud Wiygul (Wanda) of the Carolina Community; ten grandchildren, Lauren Meredith, Dillon Moore, Jordon Moore, Chris Wiygul (Jenna), Katie Huey (Dustin), Wesley Wiygul, Carson Taylor, Sam Taylor, Foster Wiygul, and Alden Wiygul; three great-grandchildren, Harper and Hudson Wiygul, and Sadie Huey. He was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Wiygul; and his parents.


Ruth Mayhew WoodAugust 10, 1925 – May 24, 2021

Virginia Ruth Mayhew Wood was born on August 10, 1925, to Henry Ivan and Ora Allee Graham Mayhew in the recently established Etta, Mississippi, previously known as the Rocky Ford Community of Union County.

Her older brother, Henry Clyde Mayhew, may have influenced her as she was often attired in denim overalls and short hair in her youth. In 1943 she was Valedictorian of Macedonia High School and gradu-ated from Wood Junior College in 1945 majoring in English with a plan to teach. However, while picking up mail at the post office/ bus stop she caught the eye of a previous acquaintance now arriving home from his service in WWII. After pursuing her for a while, this young man heard of a Singing Event where he thought she might be, so he made a point to attend. She was there! At some time, during all the singing he heard her say she was thirsty. He saw this as his chance and brought her a cup of water. After a short courtship, they were married on August 12, 1945. The blend of his smooth tenor and her perfect alto would entertain many throughout their marriage.

She did complete her English degree from Blue Mountain but did not make it to the classroom. Instead, in 1959, after feeling the call to ministry she became the first woman licensed to preach in the Methodist Church in Mississippi, three years later becoming the first ordained female Methodist minister in Mississippi. She served Pleasant Grove, Liberty, Crossroads, Jumper town, Blackland, Oak Grove, Carolina, and Grace United Methodist Churches in Booneville; Dennis, Golden, and Old Bethel United Methodist Churches in southern Tishomingo County; Box Chapel, Hopewell, and Indian Springs United Methodist Churches in Alcorn County; Walls, Lake Cormorant, and Robinsonville in DeSoto and Tunica counties. She retired after 29 years in the ministry from Byhalia United Methodist Church in 1988.

Grandchildren, and others, enjoyed the talent of her cooking. For many years breakfasts were blessed with syrup and biscuits or gravy and biscuits. Stove top popcorn in just the right pan, and Pepsi floats were a staple at Grandmother’s house. Too many cake recipes are referred to as just “Grandmother’s Cake”; or chicken casserole, or fruit salad, and no green beans could even pretend to compare to hers! She sewed countless cheerleader, band, and choral uniforms, custom dresses and outfits. She cross-stitched, knitted, crocheted, and quilted. She loved to sing, play piano, and only a few know of her great dancing skills. One had to be brave and quick to accompany her when shopping, driving, or running away from the assisted living home. She had as many favorite hymns and songs as she had favorite desserts. One that held a special place in her heart was “Brighten the Corner Where You Are” and she did!

She is survived by sons Hugh Michael “Mickey” Wood (Ann) of Booneville, Mississippi, and Donald Mayhew Wood (Paula) of Olive Branch, Mississippi. Grandmother is survived by 8 grandchildren: Laurin Wood Simpson (Brad), Leigh Wood Stauffer, Juliet Wood Henderson (Joey), Paul Michael Wood (Rebecca), Charles “Charley” Graham Wood (Britney), Kathryn “Kitty” Wood Johnson (Luke), Rebecca Wood Fiorentini (Tony), and Frances “Francie” Wood Wilson (Jason). She is survived by 18 great-grand-children and five great-great-grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by a baby sister, her parents, her brother, her beloved husband, Brother Huey Edward Wood, and a great-grandson, William Ryan Simpson.

Hebert Lavelle WoodrickMarch 27, 1930 – March 9, 2020

The Rev. Lavelle Woodrick passed away March 9, 2020, after serving nearly seven decades in ministry.Rev. Woodrick was born March 27, 1930, in Meridian to Ben and Marie Woodrick. He graduated

from Meridian High School, Meridian Junior College and Millsaps College. In 1954, Rev. Woodrick mar-ried Patricia Banks of Philadelphia. They were married 66 years.

Rev. Woodrick answered the call to preach while in high school and a member of Wesley UMC in Meridian. He received his license to preach at 18. Upon graduation from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1955, he returned to Mississippi and began his ministry at Lovely Lane Methodist


Church in Natchez. From there he served at Jackson Capitol Street UMC, the Sturgis Charge, Tupelo St. Luke, Greenwood St. John, Oxford-University, and two appointments to First United Methodist Church of New Albany. Between appointments in New Albany, he served as the superintendent of the Starkville District. After retiring to Philadelphia, he returned to Sturgis UMC, retiring again, and then served the Cleveland Charge in Kemper County for several years.

Rev. Woodrick enjoyed music and played the coronet and trumpet through high school and junior college. He resumed his musical career later in life and studied the trumpet under Charles Gates at Ole Miss. After retiring for the third time, Rev. Woodrick joined the Meridian Concert Band and its jazz ensemble.

Rev. Woodrick was also a sports fan, especially baseball.Rev. Woodrick is survived by his wife; daughter Debbie Hal (David) of Verona; son Herbert Lavelle

(Woody) Woodrick, Jr. (Melanie) of Madison; daughter Becky Malley (Ivy) of Hattiesburg; brothers Rayford Woodrick (Rosa Ann) and Norman Woodrick, both of Ridgeland; grandson Ben Woodrick (Jordan) of Elkridge, MD; grandson Banks Woodrick (Lauren) of Atlanta, and great-granddaughter Roma Banks Woodrick of Elkridge.

Edward Eugene Woodall, Jr.July 16, 1940 – December 9, 2020

Reverend Edward E. Woodall, Jr. age 80, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was the husband of Rosemary Woodall.

Ed was born July 16, 1940 to the late Edward E. Woodall, Sr. and Jessie Spencer Woodall in Grenada MS. Bro. Ed was well known in our community as the Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church. Ed loved sports. He played basketball in high school and went onto play for Millsaps College. Ed was an actor at the Panola Playhouse. He enjoyed music and was an accomplished pianist. Ed was also well known for playing the best Santa Claus. He held many happy church children through the years on his knee.

Rev. Woodall leaves behind his loving wife, Rosemary Johnson Woodall of Batesville; children, Margaret Rose “Margie” Woodall of Broomfield, CO, and Edward E. “Ted” Woodall, III of Grenada; and one sister, Margaret Woodall Brooke of Springfield, VA.

James Rayford WoodrickMay 30, 1935 – January 26, 2021

James Rayford Woodrick, 85, died on January 26, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. A retired United Methodist minister, Rayford was born on May 30, 1935, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Ben and Marie Woodrick.

He earned a degree at Meridian Community College, a B.A. in Religion at Millsaps College in 1957, where he played on the Majors football team, and a Master of Divinity from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver in 1961. He also completed studies in the Doctor of Ministerial Studies at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and in Clinical Pastoral Education at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

As an ordained elder in the Mississippi United Methodist Conference, he served on the Georgetown-Carson Charge; McLain; Andrew Chapel and Daleville; East End in Meridian; and Briarwood in Jackson. While a student at Iliff, he was pastor of the churches at Hillrose and Snyder, Colorado. In 1983, he became the editor of the Mississippi United Methodist Advocate and the Conference News Director, where he served for fourteen years. Following retirement, he worked for both the East and West Jackson District offices and for eight years, was Minister of Missions at St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Madison and served as the pastor at Sharon UMC for several years. As a member of the Annual Conference, he was the Mississippi Conference Statistician for four years; served for twelve years as a member of the Committee on Ethnic Local Church Development; was a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry, and the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation for nineteen years. He was also


active in the Mississippi Religious Leadership Conference and had a special love for Hispanic missions and led a number of mission trips to Mexico. Each morning he studied in Spanish and was especially fond of reading theologian Justo Gonzalez. A John Wesley scholar, Rayford had the opportunity to go to England for a Wesley Heritage Tour and later participated in an exchange pastorate in north Wales.

In addition to his love for the United Methodist Church, Rayford had many hobbies and interests. He especially loved visiting Cherokee, North Carolina, and the Great Smoky Mountains, where he was a backpacker for almost three decades and enjoyed his time with the “preachers” group. His love of music spanned almost his entire life. A skilled tuba player, he marched with the 1952 and 1953 Mississippi All-State Lions Band, was active in the Windjammers Unlimited (an international association for the preser-vation of circus band music), was a member of the Capital City Concert Band and one of the organizers of the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band and played in both the Banjo Band and the Oompah Band. During his ministry in Dekalb, he was the band director at Dekalb High School and later taught sociology at Meridian Junior College. For many years, he has also delighted in being “Santa” for numerous children.

Rayford is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosa Ann Woodrick of Ridgeland, his son Jim and his wife Mary Margaret, also of Ridgeland; grandchildren Adam Minninger (Stephanie) of Madison and Molly Minninger of Knoxville, Tennessee; brother Norman Woodrick of Ridgeland; sister-in-law Audrey Hardin of Ridgeland; and numerous nephews, nieces and grand nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother Rev. Lavelle Woodrick and sister Mary Alice Cumberland. Graveside services will be held at the Jessamine Cemetery in Ridgeland at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29. The family asks that memorials be made to Millsaps College, St. Matthews United Methodist Church or the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band.

Stirman WilliamsonFebruary 16, 1938 – December 19, 2020

Stirman Lee Roy “Willie” Williamson, age 82, of D’Iberville, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, in Gulfport. Willie was born on February 16, 1938, in Elm Springs, Arkansas to the late Porter and Rebul Williamson.

He served from 1951-1975 in the United States Air Force as a Tech. Sgt. He was also a former shoe salesman and a Methodist preacher. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed singing and preaching.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Katherine Skelton, Wayne Williamson and Robert Williamson.

Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara J. Williamson; children, Cindy (Terry) Gibbs and David (Mona) Williamson; grandchildren, Madelynne Williamson, and Jackson Williamson; siblings, Gloria (Ken) Douthit, Kenneth Williamson and Donna Williamson; and pets, Snowball and O.J.

Willie James YoungMay 6, 1948 – April 30, 2021

A true servant of God, Mr. Willie J. Young transitioned from his earthly home on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, MS.

Shug, Rev. Young, Pastor etc., was born on May 6, 1948, to the late Hardy and Ruthie Young in Crandall, MS. As a child and young man, he was a member of Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church in Crandall. Rev. Young graduated from Shirley Owens High School in 1965, and afterward he enlisted into the United States Navy and received his naval training at Great Lakes Naval Academy in Great Lakes, IL. He served his country for four years.

Rev. Young met and married Alice Brown, and to this union the gifts of Shawn and Todd were given. As a teenager, he graduated from Canton, Ohio’s Business College, as a licensed barber. Barbering equipped him in sharing his gift of gab. He met no strangers. One loved him hard, or one perhaps strongly disagreed with him.


Rev. Young later moved back to Quitman where he mesmerized and married the love of his life, Marguerite (Mugg), on September 19, 1983. Rev. Young was a businessman and entrepreneur: builder and owner of “The People’s Choice” barber shop and “Muggs” Florist. He was called into the ministry in 1984 and received his religious education from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, for the United Methodist Church and for about 10 years he pastored, preached, and shared the word of God in many areas of MS. He then returned home to pastor locally. His pastoral leadership extended a period of over 20 years before retiring. He joined Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Quitman, MS. Upon his retirement, he joined St. John United Methodist Church in Desoto, MS. Rev. Young was always giving, sharing God’s word, and serving his community and other communities. His favorite quote was, “Only as we serve others do we make a lasting contribution to our world. If there be any truer measure of a man that by what he does, it must be what he gives.”

Rev. Young and Marguerite became foster parents and adopted Monica and Tirome Watts Young.

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Marjorie M. BeardJuly 30, 1933 – April 5, 2021

Marjorie Ellen “Marge” Moyle Beard was born in Peru, Illinois, to William and Alice Harvey Moyle. Her father was in construction, causing her to split her early childhood between 4 different states (Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee, and Mississippi) and 6 different schools. Some of those schools included Ward-Belmont College and the David Lipscomb University where she was on the music committee that donated the new Holtkamp Pipe Organ and sang at the dedication. While at David Lipscomb she was a classmate of Mr. Pat Boone. Ms. Marge was a lover of all things music. She studied singing in school and enjoyed church music and classical works most of all. While living in Laurel, she gave concerts at The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and performed at the Laurel Little Theater. She had a beautiful voice, and we are at peace knowing she is singing in Heaven today. Ms. Marge was also a proud event planner for many years, starting with her days at the Ramada Inn in Laurel and continuing with years of church events and other social gatherings. She never missed an opportunity to properly decorate and set a table and host her family and friends. She was on the committee to organize the 39er Group at the First Methodist Church of Laurel and served as a board member on the St. John’s Day School. Ms. Marge loved the Lord, her family, people, and music. She had a kind soul with a one-of-a-kind spirit which she used to make everyone laugh. To her family, she was a light with all the wisdom and warmth anyone could ever offer. To her friends, she was a loyal supporter and a helping hand. She could always use with a touch of comedy to keep people smiling. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will continue to shine bright and live on for many years to come.

Ms. Marge was active in every church the Beards pastored. Marge Beard was a member of the Collins United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, and her brother, Jack Moyle. Survivors are her husband of over 40 years, The Reverend Timothy Beard of Collins; her 3 children, William Wesley Mayers (Katherine) of Nashville, Mark Mayers of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and Julie Graham (Randy) of Laurel; three grandchildren, Susan Sanders (Matthew), Mark Hamilton “Sonny” Mayers, and Abbey Graham; two nieces; two nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.


Carolyn Kirk King BramlettOctober 13, 1951 – October 4, 2020

Carolyn Kirk King Bramlett, affectionately known as Kirk to family and friends, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA, at the age of 68.

Kirk was born October 13, 1951, in Oxford, MS, to the late Travis Menton and Mary Cecile (Dornbusch) King. She retired from teaching after 31 years, 28 years in the Oxford School District. Kirk was a well-respected elementary school teacher who had a positive impact on the lives of all of her students. During her career she was inducted into the Mississippi Hall of Master Teachers and achieved National Board Certification for Teaching. After her retirement, Kirk ran for and was elected to one term as an at-large member of the School Board of Oxford School District. Late in life, Kirk followed her husband Gene into pastoral ministry and served as Associate Pastor to the Lafayette Central Charge of the United Methodist Church. She has always been active in church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, liturgical reader, and preacher.

In addition to her parents, Kirk is preceded in death by her older brother, William Travis (Bill) King.Kirk is survived by her husband, Rev. Gene Bramlett, Columbus, MS; daughter, Emilie Bramlett,

Oxford, MS; her sisters Margaret and Katherine King, her brother Allan King (Nancy), all of Oxford, MS; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeanie BrewerOctober 10, 1938 – January 16, 2021

Jeanie Brewer was a loving, caring, devoted minister’s wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved work-ing in her flower beds and had an amazing gift to grow the most beautiful flowers. She also loved talking to people and never met a stranger.

Even though my mom had the misfortune of having Parkinson’s Disease, she remained strong and never complained. With the strength that my mom had I believe that the same strength was instilled in me, and this is what gave me the ability to take care of her for 6 years after my dad passed away in 2014.

Jeanie Brewer was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Rev. Leland Brewer; her parents, Howard and Velma Snyder and a brother, Howard Snyder, Jr. Mrs. Brewer is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Brewer of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Jean Ann Enslin of the Glendale Community and two grand-daughters Sarah and Christy Ann Enslin both of the Glendale Community.

Mary Louise BristerSeptember 27, 1941 – February 16, 2020

Mary (Louise) Duncan Brister, 78, a resident of Ruth, MS; gained her angel wings Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born in Walthall County on September 27, 1941 to James and Lorena Duncan.

She was the ultimate preacher’s wife. She loved visiting the church members with her husband, at every church he served at. She will be remembered for her egg custard pies, the many I love you’s and the great hugs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 58 years; Rev. Charles E. Brister, whom she loved dearly, a sister; Annie Mae Massey and a brother; Olen Duncan.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law; Mary Ann Long and Charlene and Rodney Shaw, three grandchildren; Angela Long and Jeremy Shaw and his wife, Destine, two great-grandchildren; Dawson and Drifton. She is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law; Marie and Bobby Morris and a special sister-in-law; Doris Duncan, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.


Sue Kenney CarrollAugust 2, 1929 – December 8, 2020

Sue Kenney Carroll, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at her residence at Traceway Retirement Community. A native of Union County, she was born August 2, 1929, to Willie Parmer and Cora Scott Parish. When she was an infant, her family relocated to Tupelo where she grew up attending Tupelo Schools and was a 1947 graduate of Tupelo High School.

Following her marriage to Clark Kenney in 1948, she moved to Amory. In 1958, she and Clark moved to Pontotoc where they raised their family until his death in 1993. She married Henry M. Whitfield and they later made a home with at Traceway Retirement Community Cottages. Following Henry’s death, Sue was reunited with her high school classmate, Bill Carroll, whom she married in 2010 and remained so until his death.

She enjoyed traveling, sewing, knitting, painting, reading and working puzzles as well as spending time with family friends.

Survivors include her children, Linda Kenney Caldwell (Jimmy), Jimmy Kenney (Angie) and Melissa Kenney; step-sons, Bill Carroll (Joel) and David Carroll (Laura); grandchildren, Ashley Butler (Christy), Ken Butler (Buffie), Kris Butler (Rebecca), Jake Kenney (Donna) and Katherine Kenney; five step-grand-children; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Rebecca Jean Cone; brother, Tracy Parish; a host of nieces and nephews; her very best friend and travel partner, Kathleen Armstrong; and many other very close friends including Mrs. Ruth Lee.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband and father of her children, James Clark Kenney, Sr. who died in 1993; second husband, Henry Whitfield who died in 2006; and her third husband, Bill Carroll who died in 2018; brothers, Raymond, Ralph, Russell and Roger Parish.

Deanna J. CarrubaJuly 14, 1938 – August 25, 2019

Mrs. Deanna J. Carrubba, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at her home in Louisville. Mrs. Carrubba was born July 14, 1938, in Los Angeles, CA. She was a graduate of Escondido High

School in California, and later attended Mississippi State University. She was a former Sunday School teacher for 3rd and 4th grade, and was active in the Garden Clubs in Rolling Fork and Columbus, MS. She was an avid Dodgers baseball fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Jane and Boyd Ivan Farrell; and a son-in-law, Richard Hutto.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. Bryan Carrubba of Louisville; a daughter, Donelia Jane Hutto, and son, Richard Boyd Fowler, both of Louisville; a sister, Darlene Sorric of Ramona, CA; six grandchil-dren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Edna Ahrend CupitAugust 20, 1929 – December 5, 2020

Edna Ahrend E. Cupit died peacefully Saturday morning December 5, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born August 20,1929 to the late John W. Ahrend and Edna F., Ahrend in Jefferson County MS. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist. She especially enjoyed her Sunday School Class, New Dimension. She was the wife of a Methodist minister and spent many hours working in the various churches taking care of all the behind-the-scenes duties and responsibilities. She greatly enjoyed serving in that capacity. Her calling in life was a dedicated and faithful schoolteacher. She loved her special needs children. She dedicated 60 years of her life to taking care and mentoring to those children. It was one of her greatest joys. She enjoyed baking growing flowers and arranging them and all of her clubs. She was an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers Sorority. She traveled all over the world attending their conventions. Her greatest joy in life was the love she had for her late


husband Rev. Thomas Cupit. They shared 71 years together as husband and wife. A true love story for the ages. Now they can continue their journey on the way to forever together.

She is survived by her son Martin Cupit; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Granddaughter Neely Cupit Segura (Ruben) Anthony and Jordan and grandson Ryan Cupit(Jessica) and DJ.

Bettie Randall FreemanNovember 7, 1953 – June 6, 2019

Mrs. Bettie Randle Freeman, age 65 of Hattiesburg died Friday, June 21. Mrs. Freeman taught at North Forrest High School for twenty-five years. She was the former owner of Crossgates Christian Supply Center. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Freeman is preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and J.A. (Sonny) Randle; one brother, Kenneth Randle, and one grandson, Freeman Hall.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. Glenn Freeman of Hattiesburg; two daughters, Amy Noel Freeman of Hattiesburg, and Mary Grace Freeman Walters (Curtis) of Laurel, MS; one sister, Shirley Randle of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Bill Randle of Brandon, MS, and Russell Randle of Starkville, MS; five grandchildren, Abel Hall, Bryce Hall, C.J. Williams, Hayden Walters, and Brody Walters.

Marjorie E. GreenoughMay 20, 1936 – August 14, 2020

Marjorie E. Greenough passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was a blessed wife, devoted mother, and doting Granny to 5 perfect grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of almost 64 years, Earl Greenough. Margie was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church. She supported her husband Earl during their 43 years in ministry. Over the years she was a choir member, Sunday School teacher, UMW member and leader, and most of all she loved directing the preschool choirs at Alta Woods UMC and later First United Methodist Pascagoula. She had a servant’s heart and enjoyed going on work missions with Earl and other volunteers in missions to Jamaica, Mexico, and Estonia.

Margie was born in Jackson, MS on May 20, 1936 to A.T. Johnson, Sr. and Laura Ellen Nutt Johnson. She graduated from Central High School and went to work at Deposit Guaranty Bank in Jackson. She met the love of her life on a blind date in 1955 and she married Earl on September 8, 1956. They then moved to Atlanta, GA, where Earl attended seminary. After seminary, the Greenoughs returned to Mississippi and served five congregations over the next 43 years.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Aldewin T. Johnson, Jr. and Samuel E. Johnson. In addition to her spouse, she is survived by her children, Cindy G. Benson (Ronnie) of Pearl, MS, Steve Greenough (Kevin Newman) of Madison, MS, and Mark Greenough (Susan) of Hurley, MS; grandchildren, Leslie Parker (Chris Clarke) of San Antonia, TX, Arin Benson of Pearl, MS, and Max Greenough, Matthew Greenough, and Olivia Greenough of Hurley, MS; sisters-in-law, Margaret Johnson, Judy Johnson, Phyllis Gill (Clint), and Sandra Hulbert; along with numerous nieces and nephews and a plethora of cousins.


Lynn B. GuttermanDecember 28, 1944 – July 12, 2019

Lynn Ellen Wallace Gutterman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23,, 2019, at the age of 74, After a long year of health decline, she was called home to rest and be at peace.

Lynn loved nothing more than her beloved husband Alan Baker Gutterman, they were the perfect example of marriage and love. She spent each and every day cherishing her loved ones and devoted her entire life to her family.

She enjoyed creating ceramic art, watching her grandchildren and great children perform, and sing-ing. She had a voice of an angel and truly loved sharing her gift of song.

Lynn Gutterman was an amazing woman, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend. The Earth has lost an amazing person, but heaven has gained a beautiful angel. She is now singing in the heavenly choir.

Martha Jean HalbertFebruary 5, 1936 – May 5, 2020

Martha was born and raised in Caledonia, MS and passed away at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus. A graduate of Caledonia High School, Martha was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who also enjoyed gardening and being in her yard. Her talent for landscaping and gardening was often recognized by others.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Inge M. Halbert, also of Caledonia; her grandchil-dren Eric Taylor Halbert; her mother Janie Mae Egger; her father Robert Earl Egger; and brother-in-law Jack Newberry.

Survivors include her two sons, Michael Halbert (Melinda) of Mccalla, AL and Phillip Halbert (Amanda) of Madison, MS; one sister Sue Bess Chappel (Fred); one brother Egger (Linda); three grand-children, Brent Halbert, Kelsey Halbert and Hallie Halbert; sister-in-law, Gloria Newberry; nieces Christy Painter, Cindy Good, Debbie Lawrence and Karla Shook; nephews Matt Egger, Jason Nicholson, Steve Huckaby, Rhys Painter and Graham Allen.

Bobbye R. HartAugust 4, 1927 – August 2, 2019

Bobbye was from White Oak in Smith County and went to school in White Oak and Forest. After high school she worked for Bell Telephone in Atlanta and in Jackson. While in Jackson she met Luther Hart. They were married August 30, 1946. In the early 1950’s Bobbye became a true preacher’s wife who did all the appropriate things a preacher’s wife should and like most preacher’s wives, much more. Many times, at a moment’s notice she whipped up a pound cake when there was an unexpected committee meeting.

Bobbye was a good mother who in the 1950s, 60s and 70s raised four children and made a home for them in thirteen different parsonages. She fed hobos who came to the preacher’s house for food, helped the police catch a shoplifter while working at JC Penny in McComb and while in a restaurant used the heimlich manuver and saved a man’s life. Bobbye Hart was a remarkable woman who is truly missed. She is survived by four children Sam Hart, Hope Thompson, Dathan Hart and Luroy Hart, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.


Joyce Prisock HeathAugust 10, 1926 – December 3, 2019

Joyce Prisock Heath was born in Meridian, MS on August 10, 1926. She graduated from Meridian High School, and then attended the University of Southern Mississippi. She went on to marry her hus-band, Reverend Herman L. Heath.

The couple moved to Jackson, MS where Herman continued his education at Millsaps College, and later on, to Georgia while Herman attended Emory University. Upon Reverend Heath’s completion of studies, they moved back to Mississippi. Reverend Heath served numerous appointments in Mississippi and Georgia during the course of a fifty plus year career in the ministry. Joyce assisted her husband in the work of his ministry by helping out in numerous church functions across his appointments.

Following retirement, the Heaths settled in Meridian, MS attending College Park United Methodist Church. Reverend Heath died in 2013 and Joyce continued to live in Meridian until her death on December 3, 2019.

She is survived by her nephew, Randal P. Alford and wife Cheryl; great nephew, Reid Alford; great niece Lisa Alford Winter; great-great-nephew, James Breckenridge “Breck” Winter; and great-great-niece, Ellisyn “Ellie” Kate Winter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Herman L. Heath; parents, Mr. and Mrs.Grady E. Prisock; and sister, Mrs. George H. Alford.

Lorene Long McAlillyJune 6, 1929 – March 13, 2020

Laudis Lorene Long McAlilly passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 13, 2020 at home in the Griffis Green House at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, MS. She rejoined her late husband Rev. Dr. Roy D. McAlilly.

Lorene lived a joyous 90 years. Born June 6th, 1929, in Pontotoc County, MS, she was the last of five children born to Claude Lee Long and Esther Herndon Long. She grew up in the Etta, MS area of Union County.

She met Roy when he was appointed as a student pastor at Salem-Friendship Methodist Churches in Etta. Their devoted marriage began on June 16, 1950, and lasted until Roy passed away in December, 2018. Lorene was a consummate preacher’s wife and lived in Methodist parsonages all over North Mississippi. She made deep friendships and lasting memories at every community she lived in -- Etta, Tishomingo, Belden, Marietta, GA, Bruce, West Point, Fulton, New Albany, Grenada, Corinth, Batesville, and Kosciusko.

Lorene leaves behind her three children and their spouses: Deborah McAlilly Brangenberg (Carl), Stephen L. McAlilly (Beverly), and William T. McAlilly (Lynn), six grandchildren, Caroline Turney (Brandon), Chris McAlilly (Millie), Laura Paulk (Nate), Lee McAlilly, Ben McAlilly, and Sam McAlilly and ten great-grandchildren. She was proceeded by her husband Roy, parents Claude and Esther, four siblings, James Long, Olene Long Morrisson, Obine Long Morris, and Dalton Long, and her grandson Gale Stauffer, Jr.

Joan Roche McCainJanuary 18, 1947 – June 5, 2020

Joan Roche McCain, 73, ended her journey on Friday, June 5, 2020. Born in the Bigbee Community on January 18, 1947, she was a daughter of Alene Lockhart Roche Bailey and the late Clarence Roche.

Joan graduated from Amory High School with the Class of 1965. She then attended and graduated with a degree in Education from Mississippi University for Women in 1969. She taught school for thirty-three years in the Amory School District and other school districts. Joan married the love of her life, Don McCain, on June 28, 1969, and together they were blessed by God with two children, Amy and Robert.


A gentle, kind, and loving soul, Joan was devout in her faith in Jesus and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Amory. She and Don were members of the Upper Room Sunday School Class.

Joan always enjoyed a cup of coffee before starting her day. Her faith in the Lord guided her through-out her daily life and she strived to show God’s love in all her actions. Joan was a beautiful and generous lady who cared deeply for her family and her community. She read her bible every day. Her husband, chil-dren, and family gave her great strength. Joan enjoyed spending time with her family, especially when nur-turing her grandchildren. In her free time, she liked to keep a journal on her iPad, and she greatly enjoyed the fellowship of her Sunday school class, where she could share in conversation, good food, and laughter.

Joan was well loved by many in her community, and she will be dearly missed by her loved ones. The memories she shared with her family and friends will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Joan is survived by her husband, Don McCain, of Amory; mother, Alene Lockhart Bailey; daughter, Amy Wyatt (Trae), of Tupelo; son, Robert McCain (Marcella), Chile; grandchildren, Lacey Wyatt, Sabastian, Lucas, and Will McCain; brothers, Jerry Roche (Jeannette), Smithville, David Roche (Kristin), Mountain View, Idaho; brother-in-law, Morris McCain; and nieces and nephews, Kevi Callahan (John), and their daughter, Kerrigan, Monica Adams and her children, Brandon and Kirstie; and special friends, Jerry and Linda Cantrell.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Roche; and grandparents, George Washington Lockhart and Maedell Lockhart.

Wilma Lee Floyd McLellandJuly 15, 1920 – March 29, 2020

Wilma Lee Floyd McLelland of Midland, NC., formally of 104 Linden Place, Clinton, MS went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, March 29, 2020. She served all her life as a loving mother and the wife of The Reverend William C. McLelland.

Wilma Lee was loved by everyone she met. She loved life, was always curious about her country and current events. She was an avid Republican who believed one must work to find Godly candidates. She believed that one needed to do more than just vote to keep the country God ordained as his lamp of freedom to the world. Wilma Lee was adventurous to a fault. She rode horses in her 80s. In her mid-90s she sledded in the snow of NC. She climbed to the top of a deer stand with the help of her son-in-law, Denver Walker. She said that she would not sit and rust out! Her goal was to live to 100 like her father. Our minister said that she made it when you count her time in the womb. Because of this attitude her church body at Mt. Pleasant UMC, NC, will observe a Living Memorial tribute service and birthday party following on July 5 in the Family Center of the church.

Wilma loved gardening and was not afraid of MS or NC heat. To protect her fair complexion, she donned long sleeves and long pants in 90-degree heat to plant gardens for food and a lovely flowering yard. Wilma could be happy with the simple things of life, though she was a world traveler to the Holy Land to live the walk of Jesus.

Wilma Lee was born in Magee, MS July 15, 1920, and died March 29, 2020 among her family, Denver and O’Lynda Walker and loving care giver, Maria Britt in North Carolina. Wilma Lee was the daughter of Charles W. and Dona E. Cone Floyd of Flora and Edwards, MS. She was a graduate of Flora High School. Wilma attended Millsaps College as a music and voice major in Jackson, MS where she met and married William Calvin McLelland of Laurel and Hattiesburg, MS, June 4, 1941, at her old home place in Flora,


MS. During the war years, the young couple served churches in Maine while “Bill” attended and gradu-ated from Drew University. This was the beginning of 55 years of service to the Lord in the central MS Conference as shepherds to the flock that God gave them. Wilma served with her husband as the Lord’s willing servant: as choir director and participant, nursery school director, leader of W.S.C.S. and Sunday School teacher and anything the churches needed to be whole. As Bill’s Parkinson Disease advanced, Wilma became her husband’s chauffeur to the many shut-ins and elderly homes of his churches during his retirement years.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William C. McLelland, her parents Charles W. and Dona Cone Floyd; brothers: R. E. Floyd, Charles Curtis Floyd and wife, Frances M. Floyd of Edwards and Lomax Floyd and wife, Ruth M. Floyd of Jackson; Great grandson, Julian Alexander Barron of China Grove, NC.

Wilma Lee is survived by her daughter O’Lynda Lee McLelland Walker and son-in-law Denver Walker of Midland, NC; and son, William C. McLelland, Jr., of Pearl, MS; grandchildren: Amanda McLelland Jones Harpole of Southaven, MS; Kimberley Shoemaker Barron of China Grove, NC and Holly Shoemaker Carter of Christianburg, VA; Trey McLelland of Brookhaven; great-grandchildren: Susannah, Hannah, Abrianna Carter, Christianburg, VA; Mikala and Conor Barron, China Grove, NC; Gabrielle Jones Franks, and Kaylan Jones of Southaven, MS; great-great-grandchildren: Hailee McLelland and Jaycee, MS; Bradley Jones of Jackson; great-great-great-grandchildren are: Hayden and Adaleigh Ard of Jaycee and Eden Mercee Frank of Southaven, MS, now deceased.

Irvita F. MoffatAugust 9, 1939 – March 15, 2020

Irvita Moffat was born on August 9, 1939 and went to her eternal home on Sunday, March 15, 2020. She lived a long and productive life of 80 years. She taught school in Clinton for 30 plus years and was a long-time member of Parkway Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Norma Kelley; her husband, Don Moore; brother, John Kelley and sister, Bethana Kelley.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. Curtis Moffat; son, Bill Walker (Julie) of Clinton; daughters, Kelley Lightsey (Bobby) of Petal and Kim Brashier (Paul) of Lucedale; two sisters, Billie Jenkins (Marion) of Jackson and Gail Shelton (Mack) of Pearl; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Edward A. MoultrieMarch 15, 1939 – January 23, 2021

Edward Anthony Moultrie, 81, of Athens, Georgia, died January 23, 2021, at home in the arms of his wife. He was born March 15, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, only son of the late Edith Payne and John Henry Moultrie. Spending his childhood in south Philly, he later moved to Michigan. He gradu-ated from Northern High School in Detroit, Michigan in 1958. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Religion from Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1965. After graduation, he became the Director of Media Center at Philander Smith College until 1970 where he was responsible for maintaining all media related equipment and the production of all promotional materials for the col-lege.

While living in Little Rock, Arkansas, he married and had two children, Ron, and Stacy. Choosing to further his education, he went out west and obtained a master’s degree in Education from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California in 1975, followed by post-graduate work toward a PhD in Media Design at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1976.

Returning to Little Rock, Arkansas after being in Illinois, he became an Associate Professor of Education at Philander Smith College where he was responsible for designing and implementing instruc-tional media classes for all education majors until 1983. During this time, he further extended his teaching impact as an Adjunct Professor of Education at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, from 1980-1982.


In 1983, he moved to New York, New York, to serve as the Executive Secretary for Missionary Support at the General Board of Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church. In this position, he was responsible for generating financial support for over 2,300 national and international missionaries. He later shifted to an area where his artistic and creative talents were allowed more expression when he became the Director of Production, Promotion and Design in 2002. He brought all his God-given gifts in airbrush instruction and design, stained glass instruction and design (copper foil and came), graphics design, murals, photography, and communication to the work of producing, promoting, and designing all mission-related material for the General Board of Global Ministries until his retirement in 2005. After retiring, he continued to work wherever he lived whether it was in Mississippi or Georgia. He worked as a Host at Hollywood Casino (2007-2013), an Associate at Best Buy (2013-2014), and an Associate at Home Goods Distribution Center (2018).

He took another chance on love and married Paula Vanessa Milo on March 24, 1990, in New Orleans, Louisiana. They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2020. He was an extraordinary man, gifted artist, patient teacher, loyal friend, and the kindest soul.

He is survived by his wife Paula; son, Ron Moultrie (Heather); daughter, Stacy Moultrie; grand-daughters, Brittany Moultrie and Cydney T. Moultrie; grandsons, Montay Moultrie and Xavier Moultrie; great-granddaughter, April Rosemary Hill; great-grandsons, Omari Reed and Montay Moultrie, Jr.; sister, Joan Ingrid Henson (Philip); brother, Frank Moultrie; mother-in-law, Audrey Milo Turner (Zeke); broth-er-in-law, Adrian Milo (Cynda); and a host of family members, friends, coworkers, students, and admirers.

Mary Juanice Smith PedenJuly 3, 1933 – May 6, 2020

Juanice was born July 3, 1933, in Meridian, MS. She and Homer met when he preached a revival at Leakesville United Methodist Church in Leakesville, MS, and they married in 1980. Both of them previ-ously being widows. During their marriage, Homer served churches in Laurel and Jackson before retiring in 1982. Upon retirement, they moved to Hattiesburg and began working with the Methodist Hour. As a member of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church, Juanice was an active member serving on various committees. Also, Juanice was a member of P.EO. for many years, having served as Mississippi President in 1995-1996.

Juanice is survived by her family, Steve (Brenda) Smith of Leakesville, Heidle Joe Smith of Tyler, TX, Bob Peden of Meridian, MS, Margaret (Bill) Dollarhide of Pensacola, FL; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Thomas Louis PiazzaFebruary 6, 1938 – January 6, 2021

Thomas Louis Piazza, Jr., age 82 born in Natchez, MS and current resident of Clinton, MS passed away peacefully of natural causes at home, Wednesday January 6, 2021.

Tom was a devout educator, and retired as the director Vocational Education for the state of Mississippi. He attended Co-Lin Community college and received his master’s degree from Mississippi State University. Tom had a love of photography, woodworking, and was ‘Mr. Fix it’ to all the grandchil-dren.


Alice Louise Ward PickensMay 4, 1934 – May 12, 2021

Alice Louise was born in Monroe County, Egypt, Mississippi on May 4, 1934. She was the second of five children to the late Silas Ward and Willie Lee Porter. She was raised in Egypt, Mississippi and educated in the Monroe County School System.

She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Mrs. Pickens was also a former employee in food service in the Houston School System, Crusader’s Sportwear, Palmetto Daycare, and Shearer Richardson Nursing Care.

She met and united in holy matrimony to Rev. William Ford Pickens and remained until his journey ended on July 5, 2007. They were blessed with 5 children.

Alice Louise Pickens is survived by three daughters; Bernice (Delane) Ford; Lassie Davis, and Daisy Williams all of Houston; two sons; Rev. Eddie Charles (Mary Jean) Pickens and Jack (Cassandra) Pickens both of Houston. There are also nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Lanelle PurvisSeptember 23, 1925 – July 17, 2019

Mrs. Purvis passed away to her heavenly home July 17, 2019. Mrs. Purvis was an avid Bowler for several years. She also enjoyed her flowers, bird watching, quilt-

ing and many other crafts. She worked at Beaumont Plywood Mill for several years and also served as Secretary for the Perry County Board of Supervisors. Mrs. Purvis was a lifetime member of Beaumont United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and worked with vacation bible school many years.

Mrs. Purvis was preceded in death by her husband, Rupert Purvis; parents, Clymer and Sudie Dunkley; sister, Irma Hegwood. She is survived by her son, Lane (Patsy) Boler of Liberty, MS; daughter, Kathy (Nick) Capuano of Gulfport, MS; foster daughter, Cathy (Ray) Sullivan of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Alana (Steve) Nelson, Nancy (Kevin) Keeton, Joseph (Megan) Capuano, Terrell Boler, Paul (Alyssa) Capuano, Patrick Boler; 10 great-grandchildren.

Ella Joann RobbinsMay 31, 1937 – April 23, 2020

Ella JoAnn Jones Robbins, age 82 of DeKalb, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Queen City Nursing Center in Meridian, Mississippi. She was born on May 31, 1937, in DeKalb, Mississippi. A memorial service for family and friends will be scheduled at a later date.

Mrs. Robbins was a member of Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church in DeKalb. She loved her church where she often played the piano. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Livingston State Teachers College (The University of West Alabama). Mrs. Robbins retired after many years of teaching in the Kemper County Public School System, but continued working to the age of 72 as a teacher in several schools in the area.

A loving wife, mother of three, grandmother of four, great-grandmother of four, and a friend to many, she will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Reverend Charles Alfred Robbins, Sr.; three sons: Al Robbins (Gena), Dennis Robbins, and Sean Robbins (Robin); four grandchildren: Patrick Robbins (Jessica), Creed Robbins, (Kaia), Kate Robbins (Brooke), and Angel Robbins; four great-grandchildren: True, Alaia, Liam, and Bennett Robbins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Wilburn and Mary Genevieve Webb Jones of DeKalb.


Wylodean Dickerson RobyOctober 19, 1924 – September 11, 2020

Mrs. Wylodean Dickerson Roby, age 95, of Brandon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 11, 2020. Mrs. Roby was born October 19, 1924, in Sallis, Mississippi, daughter of the late Mary Margaret Cain and Jasper Jefferson Dickerson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years, Rev. C.M. Roby. She was also preceded in death by her nine siblings.

She is survived by her loving daughter and only child, Brenda Sullivan (Larry), two grandchildren, Renee Ainsworth (Gary), of Madison, and Marvin Moorman (Pam), of Brandon, and five great-grandchil-dren, Cooper Haywood of Tupelo, Connor Haywood of Jackson, Jennifer Moorman of Hattiesburg, Cole Haywood of Starkville, and Christian Moorman of Brandon.

A faithful and dedicated Pastor’s wife for her husband’s 45 years of ministry, serving Churches in Alabama, North Mississippi and the Delta, she displayed Christ-like love in all she did. During those years, she enjoyed working with the children, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir and playing the piano.

She lived her life a humble servant of God but was primarily a loving homemaker that took excep-tional care of her family. She loved her family and took every opportunity to be with them; she loved attending events her grandchildren and great-grandchildren participated in. Her love for her family was undeniable and she considered her church family as her own.

She spent a long life beside her husband doing the work of the Lord who she loved more than any-thing else.

Marjorie Wood RogersFebruary 8, 1919 – July 6, 2020

Marjorie Wood Rogers, 101, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at Magnolia Gardens of Greenville. Mrs. Rogers was born February 8, 1919, in Water Valley, MS, to the late Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Woods. She attended public schools in Leland, MS, for 12 years. She attended Belhaven College and earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. She later earned a master’s degree at Redlands University in Redlands, California. A licensed young Child Specialist, she was a retired schoolteacher, having taught in the Mississippi and California Public School Systems. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her parents, listed above, her sister Jeanne Woods Womack; and her sons, Williams Wood Rogers and Benjamin Butler Rogers II.

She is survived by her grandson, Benjamin Butler Rogers IV of Florida; granddaughter, Cali Rogers of Utah; grandson, Brendon Woods Rogers of Utah; and four great-grandchildren, Jade, Lyric, Bryton, and Cael Rogers.

Barbara Lee McBride RussellMay 28, 1929 – September 25, 2019

Barbara Lee McBride Russell was born on May 28, 1929, in Crenshaw, Mississippi to Walter LeeMcBride and Mary Eleanor Rose McBride. Her father was one of the first pilots for Delta Airlines,

and the family moved frequently as assigned by the airline when Barbara was a child. She graduated from Crenshaw High School in Crenshaw, Mississippi. Barbara attended Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi.

Barbara met the love of her life, the late Rev. Paul Eugene Russell, Sr., while he was attending Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, on the G.I. Bill following active service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Barbara and Gene married in 1948. They moved to Nolensville, Tennessee, while Gene attended seminary at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. This was Barbara’s first stint as a preacher’s wife while Gene served as a student minister at the Nolensville Methodist Church.


Barbara was a faithful minister’s wife and devoted mother as Gene served pastorates over his career in Clarksdale, Houston, Greenville, Grenada, Cleveland, and Greenwood. Barbara was always a faithful church member at each of Gene’s appointments, taking active roles in the United Methodist Women and often singing in choirs of various churches.

After Gene’s retirement in 1989, the couple bought a house in Greenwood. Barbara continued as an active member of First United Methodist in Greenwood, where she was a member of the UMW.

Barbara had a wonderful sense of humor and often regaled friends and family members with stories complete with imitations. She loved to dance, read, and shop for clothes. She also loved her cats. She was a generous person who loved people from all walks of life.

Barbara McBride Russell was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was always so proud of her sons and her grandson Blaine, who called his grandmother Bobby.

Barbara passed away on September 25, 2019, in Greenwood, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, the Rev. Paul Eugene (Gene) Russell, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Steve (Penny) Russell of Kosciusko, MS, and Paul Eugene “Tad” Russell, Jr., of Greenwood, MS, and a grandson, Blaine (Christina) Russell of East Flat Rock, North Carolina.

Joyce R. RussellFebruary 5, 1942 – June 19, 2020

Joyce R. Russel was born on February 5, 1942, in Steele Missouri, passed away Friday June 19, 2020, while sleeping at home.

She graduated from Whitehaven High School in Memphis Tennessee; worked for Bell South and legal secretary for her brother-in-law. She took on many hobbies over the years (quilting, knitting, cro-chet, needle point). The biggest contribution was to be my partner in ministry as we pastored churches in Georgia, Mississippi and Florida.

Preceding her in death is Father Vincent Skelton, Mother Nina Skelton, brother, Vince Skelton and sister Sue Witney. Surviving are her husband Don Russell of 42 years, Sisters Willa Mae Cambell and Virginia Staford; and her two adorable yorkies Sassy and Nickie.

She was a member of every Methodist church we served and she never ever complained about listens to my sermons, many of them repeats, that speaks volumes of her endurance.

Sarah Ann Powell ShellyAugust 2, 1946 – September 7, 2020

Sarah Shelly, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Monday, September 7, 2020. Born on August 2, 1946, in Kosciusko, MS, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Olene Harman Powell.

Sarah grew up in Attala County, MS and graduated from McAdams High School. She married the love of her life, Guss J. Shelly on June 20, 1965, and together they were blessed with three children. Her husband followed a call into ministry and became a Reverend with the United Methodist Church. Sarah was a supportive and loving wife, contributing to her husband’s ministry. In addition to her work with children’s ministry in the churches where her husband pastored, she also worked as a teacher’s assistant in many public school districts across the state.

She was a very active member of the churches her husband pastored. She was the Children’s Director of First United Methodist Church in Gulfport. After retiring to Amory, Sarah was an active member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Sarah was passionate about the children in the church and served as a Sunday school teacher, children’s choir assistant, Confirmation class leader, and worked with Tweens and Youth. She was a southern lady, the epitome of a Pastor’s wife with a quiet grace. Sarah loved her children and grandchildren and she always took time out with them to make special memories. She also maintained friendships with people from churches where her husband served as pastor.


A woman who lived out her faith by serving others, Sarah was such a blessing to her family, her friends, and church family. They will all cherish the times spent together. She will be missed and Sarah leaves behind a legacy of love.

She is survived by her daughter, Zora Shelly, Amory; sons, Robert Shelly (Amy), Amory, Paul Shelly (Amy), Anniston, AL; 5 grandchildren, Jacob Shelly, Katy Garner (Chris), Caitlyn Bragg (Chaz), Caleb Shelly, and Annabelle Shelly.

In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Guss J. Shelly; grandson, Joe Malon Thomason, III; brother, Robert Powell.

Dorothy Curry ShampAugust 27, 1928 – December 12, 2019

Dorothy Curry Shamp, born August 27, 1928, a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, entered the work force after attending Mississippi Southern College. She was a “Cradle” member of Court Street United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She married, Bernard (Bernie) Shamp in 1952 and trav-eled with him while in military service. In 1955, their daughter, Karen Lynn, was born, and in 1961, son Bernard Robert Jr., was born. Upon retirement, Bernie attended Emory University and became an ordained Methodist minister on June 12, 1990. Dorothy was active in the Susannas, and UMW through-out Reverend Shamp’s career. Reverend Shamp retired from Pass Christian United Methodist Church in 1997, and moved to Lafayette, Louisiana to be with their daughter and grandchildren. Both Bernie and Dorothy were active members of Covenant United Methodist Church in Lafayette. Dorothy passed away on December 12, 2019, and was laid to rest in Oaklawn Cemetery in Hattiesburg, MS.

Frances B. Smith1920 – August 19, 2020

Frances Brunkhorst Smith, the daughter of a railroad man and his wife in Missouri whose musical talent led her to New York City, Pennsylvania, and finally to Mississippi, died on Aug. 19, 2020, at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison. She was 100 years old.

Mrs. Smith supplied music to the ministry of longtime Mississippi United Methodist minister the Rev. R. Stewart Smith. They met and married while he served Mississippi City United Methodist Church in the 1950s and went on to serve churches in Port Gibson, Moss Point, Vicksburg, Jackson, Gulfport and Hattiesburg.

They retired to Jackson. After Rev. Smith died in 2003, Mrs. Smith moved to St. Catherine’s Village, where she lived until her death.

Survivors include her sons and their families, Randolph Stewart Smith Jr. of Jackson and his two children, Olivia and Jas; Amy and Gene Smith of Hattiesburg and their three sons, Kyle, Sean and Clay; and Holly and David Smith of Houston, TX. She is also survived by two of her sisters, Ruth Moss of Kansas City, MO, and Willa Brunkhorst of Denver, CO, and scores of nieces and nephews and their families across the country.

Ann M. ThomasJuly 18, 1947 – February 5, 2021

Mahala Ann Thomas passed from this earthly life into eternity and the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 5, 2021. Ann was born in Columbus, Mississippi July 18, 1947. She was lovingly adopted by the late Blanche Warren and Flossie Pace McKellar. Ann married her High School sweetheart Ron Thomas on September 2, 1966. They had two sons, Dean (Nicole) and Duane (Carol), two grandsons, Zachary (Maggie) and Jacob, one granddaughter Carlie (Johnny) Maruszak, and three great grandsons, Harvey, Isaiah and Liam, and one great granddaughter Gia.


Ann’s life was dedicated to loving God, her family, her many friends, and as a pastor’s wife Ann graciously loving the church families where they served. She shared the love of Jesus to all who came in contact with her. She always saw the good in everyone.

Ann loved reading her Bible, playing computer games, working in the yard, especially with flowers, she loved feeding and watching birds, and she loved her cats, Mia & Kitty.

Irene Elizabeth ToneyApril 11, 1936 – December 26, 2019

Irene Elizabeth Toney, the wife of Rev. G. Hobson Toney, a United Methodist minister in the Mississippi Annual Conference, was born April 11, 1936, to Horace L. Speights and Bessie Allen Speights. Irene died on December 26, 2019. She was reared in Oakvale, Mississippi, a small farming community in Lawrence County, MS.

At a very young age, she realized she had talent for music. One of her pastors taught her the basics of piano music. Soon she learned she could play music by ear and developed that talent by playing for the worship services in her local Baptist Church and in the local Methodist Church, in which she was happy to share her talent. It was while she played at the local Methodist congregation that she met her future husband. They fell in love and were married on August 22, 1955.

Irene was a gifted housewife. Through 65 years of marriage, she was a dedicated hard working and compassionate wife and mother. It was her dedication to her family that was the glue that kept them strong in faith. With her persistence, wisdom, and guidance she left a family legacy to two wonderful talented and gifted children.

In a majority of their conference appointments Irene volunteered her service to play the piano for the worship services. It was a gift from God that she enjoyed. Irene was always a faithful pastor’s wife that sang in the church choir. When it was time for pastoral visitation she was constantly right along with her husband. Irene cultivated a natural talent with the ladies’ Woman’s Society of Christian Service as a leader by teaching mission courses and giving programs and offering herself in whatever effort was requested.

Irene is survived by her husband, Rev. G. Hobson Toney; a daughter, Becky and her husband Sammy Fisher; a son, David and his wife Lesia Toney. Five grandchildren; Elizabeth Ann and her husband, Dave Shipp; Toney Fisher; Alison and her husband Clark Campbell, Blair Toney, and Cara Toney. Four great-grandchildren, Anna Dale Shipp, Nona Lynn Shipp, and Hattie Clair Shipp, and David Kaide Campbell.

Sybil June TubbyJune 8, 1946 – January 24, 2021

On Sunday at noon, January 24, 2021, Sybil June Tubby was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 74 due to Covid-19. Sybil was born in Neshoba County on June 8, 1946, to Sam and Melissa Bell, who are members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. She grew up in Noxapater area and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast College and then to Meridian Community College. She worked for several years for Bogue Chitto elementary and Pearl River elementary school before retiring in 2012. Sybil was known to be the matriarch of the family, a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, and community. She leaves a legacy to service and love the Lord with all her heart, soul, and mind.

Sybil was a devoted member of the Great Spirit United Methodist Church, as a Lay leader and Lay member to the Annual Conference. She was active and faithful in all areas of the church; teaching chil-dren’s Sunday school and coordinated the children’s choir, youth ministries, including traveling with the children’s choir called “Alla Taloa” to perform at various locations in Mississippi, Tennessee, and North Carolina. She will be remembered by her passion and hobbies, which include traveling with the youth, playing the piano for the church, reading, gardening, beading beads, and most of all, spending time with family and friends. Her favorite passage of scripture came from John 3:16 in her native Choctaw language, “Chihowa yut yakni i hullo fehna kut kuna hosh yumma i yimmikmut ik illo hosh, amba ai okchayut bilia yo pisa hi o ushi achufa ila holitopa ya auetimatok.”


Those left to honor her in memory include her beloved husband of 26 years the Reverend Daniel Tubby; her daughter Lisa Royal and grandson Koi Royal of Knoxville, Tennessee; two sisters Kathy Sam, Marie Bell; aunt Vera Louise Bell of Philadelphia, Mississippi; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be deeply missed by her family members, the community and those who knew her. We rejoice in her reunion with the Lord and we rest in the knowledge that she heard those wonderful words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Virginia Breazeale WheatDecember 23, 1931 – April 12, 2020

Virginia Breazeale Wheat of Meridian, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation in Meridian. She was 88 years old.

Virginia was born in Alligator, Mississippi, December 23, 1931, the daughter of Charles Everette and Leta Grace Breazeale. She received her primary and secondary education in Sunflower County. Following graduation, she attended Mississippi College for Women and graduated with a degree in social work from Millsaps College. In 1954, Virginia attended graduate school at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana before taking her first job as a Social Worker in Hancock County, Mississippi. Virginia met and married Frank Ray Wheat of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi in 1957. After a brief career as a Social Worker, Virginia became a full-time mother to three children and wife of a United Methodist minister. Virginia loved her family, friends, church, reading, and flowers to name a few.

Virginia was preceded by her husband Frank Ray Wheat, parents Charles Everette and Leta Grace Breazeale, and sisters Carolyn Breazeale Eastland, Elaine Breazeale Brown, Ann Breazeale, and brothers Maurice Breazeale, Ralph Breazeale, and Malcomb Breazeale. Virginia is survived by her children Steven Paul Wheat (Marcia), John Frank Wheat (Diana), and Virginia “Ginger” Ann (Lawrence). Virginia is also survived by her grandchildren Angela Wheat, John Paul Wheat, Anthony Wheat, Mary Clare Wheat, Harris Mason, Rachel Mason, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Debra Rose Hendricks White February 16, 1955 – July 5, 2019

Debbie was born on February 16, 1955, in Hattiesburg, MS to Vondee and Doris Hendricks and grew up in Lumberton, MS she passed on into eternal life at Mobile, AL on July 5, 2019. She graduated in 1973 with honors from Lumberton, MS and attended Pearl River Junior College and Copiah-Lincoln Junior College. She majored in music and voice. Debbie worked for NECO of Hattiesburg where she met Larry and married in October 1978. Debbie was raised at Little Black Creek Baptist Church in Lumberton and after marriage, she and Larry joined Broad Street United Methodist Church where they began working with the youth and from there they moved to Alabama with Larry’s work and continued in youth ministry until Larry answered the call into the ministry along with Debbie at his side. They were a team that God called to work together in the building of the Kingdom of God.

They moved to Wilmore, Kentucky in January 1982 with a small baby girl. Debbie supported Larry in his education at Asbury Theological Seminary by working as a dental assistant and upon graduating in June 1984 they moved to Louise/Silver City UMC. Their ministry in Mississippi was for 36 years at six different appointments. She was instrumental in the ministry with Larry at all of his appointments. Debbie loved to sing, teach, read, cook and entertain and help in the background wherever she was needed in ministry. She was a friend to all and a joy to be with. It has been requested at all of their appointments upon leaving that “Bro. Larry can go ahead and move but leave Debbie with us.”

Debbie leaves behind Larry White, her husband of 42 years, daughter Rebekah (Tim) Garrard, grandchildren, Zoey and Lucas, sister, Judy (Barry) Loflin, and brother Ken Hendricks along with a host of family, and friends.


Vetrice Moore WilliamsAugust 11, 1927 – September 6, 2019

Vetrice Moore Williams, 92, died Friday, September 6, 2019, at Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. She was born in Fulton, August 11, 1927, to Herschel and Annie Laura Taylor Moore.

In 1945, she married Jack Williams of Lexington who owned and operated an electrical appliance business. Later, he answered God’s call to become a minister and Vetrice and Jack served under the Methodist Conference appointments for 53 years.

She wishes to be remembered as one who loved God, family, and others. She said she knew God loved her, and He had kept every promise. She had faith that one day, He would come and receive her to be with Him forever.

One day, Vetrice had an experience with the Lord. He appeared to her and called her to teach His word. She began to prepare to do that by taking Bible classes at Millsaps. She also took three years of Bible training from Rhema and two years of extensive studies in the books of the Old and New Testaments from Adult Christian Education. She was gratified to teach the adult Biblical studies known as the Bethel Series. She studied every day and loved every minute of it.

She is survived by two daughters, Angela Carol Griffin (Jason) of Selmer and Vetrice Delores Azary (Doug) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; son, Jack Williams, Jr. (Nancy) of Olive Branch; eight grandchil-dren, T.J. Griffin, Trevor Griffin, Wesley Stricklin, Cheryl Williams, Brett A. Smith, Greg N. Azary, Amelia Azary and Abbie Ortega; five great-grandchildren, Corey D. Livesay, Andrew Horton, Lainey Smith, Alexandria Robinson and Taylor Weston; two great-great-grandsons, William Robinson and Webb Weston; and sister, Louise Moore Stokes (Charles) of McKinney, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 67 years, Rev. Jack Williams who died April 20, 2013.

Wilma WinsteadMarch 15, 1930 – June 23, 2020

Wilma Jean Winstead, age 90, passed away June 23, 2020. She worked for many years as a surgical nurse. She greatly enjoyed working outside in her yard and planting flowers. She was a loving and sup-portive preacher’s wife and was honored to serve the community with her family. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Ned Inman Hanks; parents, Ulysses Grant and Molinda Parker Lovvorn; siblings, Ruby Kiepe, Melva White, Virginia Rasnic and James Lovvorn.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Rev. Allen Winstead; daughters, Nancy (Roy) Hanks Bellande and Jacqueline Hanks Jones; grandchildren, Kristi (Toby) Tooki and Skylar Arthur; great-grandchildren, Siera Cockrell, Alexandra Cockrell, Caden Arthur and Addison Arthur; great-great-grandchildren, Elijah and Annamaria; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.



in MeMoriaM

We regret that a memoir was not available for the following persons:

And in loving memory, we dedicate this page to them.

Betty Bullock September 22, 2020

Elizabeth M. Bryant September 22, 2020

Wilma Janice Fleming February 18, 2021

Eddie Ford January 16, 2021

Molly Lois Jackson November 19, 2020

Ella Wee King February 10, 2020

Jeanette Leffler February 6, 2020

Walter A. Leffler, Jr. October 27, 2020

Benjamin F. Lewis September 22, 2019

Charles A. Morrison August 13, 2019

Burnell Newsome November 10, 2019

Brenda Terrell October 30, 2020

Harrison F. Upshaw July 16, 2020

Jerry D. Whitt January 28, 2021


B. Rolls1. Roll of Deceased Full Connection and Full Time Local Pastors

Since Merger (1989)

Note: For a listing of deceased clergy (Full Connection) prior to June 1989, please refer to the 1989 Journal. For a listing of deceased clergy (Full Connection and Full Time Local Pastors) from June 1989 through December 2009, please refer to the 2011 Journal.

For a listing of deceased clergy (Full Connection and Full Time Local Pastors) from December 2009 through December 2014, please refer to the 2015 Journal.

Birth Death Date/Place Date/Place

Harmon E. Tillman, Jr. 12/20/1928 01/01/2015Catherine M. Arrington 04/14/1930 01/03/2015Joe A. Moulds 03/29/1926 01/05/2015Ray Boyd 12/23/1933 01/07/2015Arthur Herod, Sr. 12/16/1923 01/19/2015Hoyt Wayne Webster 05/02/1949 02/19/2015Martha M. Williams 11/24/1951 02/19/2015Maurice Smith 12/22/1952 02/28/2015James P. Lawrence 06/17/1935 03/06/2015Homer Estess 09/13/1924 03/13/2015Jerry M. Williamson, Sr. 01/02/1932 03/19/2015Clarence Duane Edge 08/07/1935 04/29/2015Lawrence Albert Creel 10/03/1947 05/09/2015Sale Trice Lilly, Jr. 09/25/1930 05/18/2015Felix Asa Sutphin 12/25/1918 05/19/2015Clayton Henderson Rasberry 02/26/1943 06/02/2015Thomas E. Hasselle 06/20/1931 06/10/2015Tommy Dee Gilbert 05/13/1929 06/17/2015William Clay Farr 09/16/1954 06/30/2015Arvah Eugene Dyess 03/20/1924 07/10/2015Billy Quay McCord 03/30/1940 07/14/2015Loyd Versie Calcote 07/25/1934 08/10/2015Lee P. Roberts 08/25/2015George Adrum Pugh 11/24/1944 08/31/2015Charles Eldred Swain 06/10/1921 09/24/2015Rogers Walker 02/03/1920 09/24/2015William Robert Lampkin 04/22/1932 09/30/2015Warren Eugene Pittman 09/23/1921 11/04/2015William Bernard Crump 11/17/1936 11/17/2015Bryan T. Scarbrough 09/21/1931 01/03/2016Clovis Gene Butts 08/02/1931 01/14/2016Thomas Roy Sheffield 05/29/1934 01/30/2016Sam Hawkins, Sr. 02/08/2016Robert Thomas Woodard 12/28/1931 03/12/2016Rex Alman, Jr. 09/07/1926 03/28/2016Walter Camp Hughley 10/28/1943 05/05/2016Eugene Covington 07/31/1930 05/10/2016



J.A. Sharp 03/17/1926 05/25/2016 Shelton S. Hodge Sr. 06/04/1938 06/29/2016 James Raymond Cox 01/15/1939 07/23/2016 Franklin Wilson Ray, Sr. 10/31/1923 08/23/2016 Garry E. Ruff 05/25/1947 10/03/2016 Charles Kenneth McGill 03/05/1942 10/05/2016 Charles W. Kelly 03/26/1949 10/27/2016 Howard Newton Carroll 05/24/1932 11/10/2016 Arthur (Art) Kinstley 01/16/1938 11/25/2016 Claudell D. Miller 04/17/1925 12/03/2016 Charles Elmer Paseur 07/20/1926 12/06/2016 Benjamin Franklin (BF) Lee 10/16/1930 01/24/2017 Charles Warren (Nick) Nicholson 10/03/1936 02/01/2017 William Edwin Curtis 05/03/1930 02/18/2017 James David Milner 06/14/1935 03/06/2017 Dennie Keith Tonkel 01/15/1936 03/08/2017 Jimmy Lee Carr 11/04/1944 03/18/2017 George A. Cutrer 03/14/1946 03/25/2017 John Hamlin Harper 02/03/1947 04/01/2017 Samuel Oliphant Morris III 12/19/1944 04/03/2017 Jack Milton Loflin 07/10/1934 04/05/2017 George Robert Pulliam 06/07/1943 04/17/2017 Reynolds F. Johnson 09/12/1927 04/22/2017 Jerry Donnell Norrells 07/31/1964 04/22/2017 John Curtis (JC) Hubbard 09/18/1930 04/26/2017 James Spencer Price 01/17/1933 04/26/2017 Charles Earl Brister 09/10/1937 04/28/2017 James Hershel Wiygul 12/31/1927 05/15/2017Billy Joe Liggons 09/24/1957 05/29/2017Rufus Merle Herrington, Jr. 06/12/1950 08/19/2017Duncan Andrews Clark 07/28/1929 09/30/2017J. Harold Headrick 11/08/1935 10/01/2017Wilfred Thomas Mayfield 07/03/1941 10/10/2017Gertrude E. Cessna 03/17/1933 11/20/2017Carol Lynette Little 04/15/1960 12/12/2017Clifton Mosley LcCornu 04/14/1938 12/20/2017Everette R. Watts 02/03/1926 01/04/2018John A. Higginbotham 11/23/1921 02/01/2018Rank William Boyte 06/17/1925 02/06/2018Jack Little Woodward 02/28/1934 02/23/2018Manley Wright Jones, Jr. 06/03/1937 12/27/2018Donald Lee Peters, Sr. 04/17/1939 03/03/2018James Burtice Edwards 07/29/1941 03/05/2018James Phelan Biedenharn, Jr. 08/28/1946 03/30/2018James Albert Fisher 04/15/1949 04/10/2018Hubert Rutherford, Sr. 09/19/1930 04/13/2018Richard Ray Sebren, Jr. 12/24/1951 04/27/2018Doyle Levoy Moore 06/25/1933 06/05/2018



Dalmer Leonard Blackman 01/14/1936 07/21/2018Clarence Charles Koskie 02/15/1924 08/08/2018Thomas F. Cupit 06/18/1923 08/25/2018Elbert Satcher 12/08/1942 09/06/2018Louis Paul Linton 10/03/1927 09/18/2018James Foch McRee 03/05/1919 10/20/2018Don Lee Sampley 04/06/1943 10/23/2018William Vance Kemp 03/30/1926 11/02/2018Sam Kelly Williams 05/07/1939 11/13/2018Leslie Farrell Mills 02/07/1931 11/14/2018Scarlet Rebekah Clark Shepperd 01/08/1968 11/16/2018John M. Case 02/14/1936 11/30/2018Franklin Lamar Boyd 03/30/1941 12/04/2018Gerald B. Gammill 10/27/1931 12/20/2018Roy D. McAlilly 12/14/1929 12/20/2018Joseph William Carroll 12/10/1928 01/08/2019Joseph B. Hicks 11/27/1927 01/17/2019 Joseph Lex Stone 08/11/1939 01/17/2019Paul Carl Burke 04/24/1930 01/20/2019Claude Douglas Phillips 11/09/1923 02/27/2019David Wayne Taylor 05/31/1945 02/27/2019Preston Charles Belle 10/26/1926 03/30/2019George Brantley Butler 06/01/1936 04/16/2019Charles Edward Wash, Sr. 07/10/1939 05/05/2019Prentiss McCarton Gordon, Sr. 12/23/1925 05/06/2019Eddie David Brown 08/02/1945 05/17/2019 Doyce Gunter 05/22/2019Charles (Andy) Andrew Collette 06/17/2019Roderick Entrekin 06/19/2019Stephen E. Tillman 07/16/2019Adam Byrd Hillman 07/26/2019Robert L. King 08/11/2019Charles A. Morrison 08/31/2019James Edward McGill 09/07/2019Hollis Jessie Howell 09/14/2019Benjamin F. Lewis 09/22/2019Johnny A. Dinas 10/01/2019Burnell Newsome 11/10/2019Thomas Lafayette Pace 11/26/2019Robert Dewitte Jones Jr. 12/15/2019Britton Hoover Maxwell Jr. 12/21/2019Leon L. Cooper 12/27/2019Marvin J. Gipson 01/20/2020Thomas Carnal Hawks 01/28/2020John David Humphrey Jr. 01/30/2020Betty Whisenant Flynn 02/12/2020Charles E. Hassell Jr. 02/14/2020Lester Clarence Shows 03/07/2020



Herbert Lavelle Woodrick 03/09/2020Billy R. Pearson 03/22/2020Glenn Shows 30/25/2020Jerry Lane Norris 04/07/2020Jack Stigler Smith 04/19/2020Charles Ray Battiest 05/18/2020E. Truman Thompson 05/30/2020Dabney Phillips Box 06/05/2020Jean W. Crawley 06/13/2020Glyn Owen Wiygul 06/30/2020Harrison F. Upshaw 07/16/2020 D. Elton Brown 07/24/2020Walter Raymond Myers 08/13/2020Robert Carroll Sr. 08/28/2020Robert Yates Butts 09/13/2020Hugh Smith Whiteside 09/18/2020Aubrey L. Boren 09/30/2020Robert Earl Greenough 10/14/2020Walter A. Leffler Jr. 10/27/2020James C. Threadgill 12/01/2020Edward Eugene Woodall Jr. 12/09/2020Stirman Williamson 12/19/2020Phillip Wayne Heidelberg 12/29/2020Edwin Gilmer Potts Sr. 12/30/2020Charles Sessions Polk 01/12/2021Eddie Ford 01/16/2021James Rayford Woodrick 01/26/2021William Earl Matthews 01/31/2021Roy C. Graphenreed 02/11/2021Robert “Bobby” Poole 02/20/2021William C. McLaurin 02/23/2021Henry G. Winstead 03/06/2021Larry Joe Haggard Sr. 04/02/2021Howard Herring 04/09/2021Robert L. Jenkins 04/16/2021William H. Wicker 04/17/2021Thomas Jerry Mitchell 04/25/2021Willie James Young 04/30/2021Ruth Mayhew Wood 05/24/2021


2. Surviving Spouses — Mississippi Conference

ALEXANDER, ANNE H. - 409-D Highway 9 S, Pontotoc, MS 38863.ALEXANDER, MARCA - 9829 Pokai Way, Diamondhead, MS 39525. (228) 365-0041.

[email protected], SOPHIA M. - 451 Crawford Road, Crawford, MS 39743. (662) 272-5787.ALSWORTH, CARRIE E. - 300 Airline Road, Room C17, Columbus, MS 39702-6306.ALTMAN, MERVYN JONATHAN - POB 65, Bude, MS 39630. (601) 502-7869.

[email protected], BOBBIE RUTH - 114 Ollie Lawrence Road, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 947-1070.APPLEBY, MINNA H. - 105 Tattnall, Dothan, AL 36301. (828) 734-7016.ARINDER, AVA ANN - 4600 Taft Boulevard, Apt #305, Wichita Falls, TX 76306. (903) 647-6324. ARRINGTON, LEE B. ASH, LENORE H. - 5424 Woodruff Farm Road, Unit B 212, Columbus, GA 31907. (706) 507-3389.ASHFORD, EVERLENA P. - 1446 Longview/Adaton Road, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-3964.BAILEY, MICHELLE K. - 1453 East Beach Boulevard Unit 312, Pass Christian, MS 39571. (228) 760-

1955. [email protected], CARROL ELIZABETH - POB 718, Collinsville MS 39325; (601) 626-8997.

[email protected], DOROTHY MARIE G C - 7825 Jackson Road, Beaumont, TX 77706. (409) 861-2197. BARTON, LAURIE ANN - POB 6747, Gulf Shores, AL 36547-6747. (901) 603-5185.

[email protected], MARIETTA RUTH - 710 E Bissell Street, Hugo, OK 74743-7016. (580) 326-7716. BENSON, ALICE W. - 6600 Poplar Springs Drive, Apt. B118, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 482-3745.BERRY, JOAN E. - 110 Gardenview Street, Saltillo, MS 38866. (662) 322-5900.

[email protected], DOROTHY CLARE - 2412 East Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150. (662) 209-

2920. [email protected], EMILY JANE - 3125 County Road 16, Louin, MS 39338. (601) 764-4972.

[email protected], JOAN J. - 142 Fox Loop, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. (615) 498-4470.

[email protected], OMINTHA R. - POB 163, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 506-2593.BONDS, JEWELL B. - POB 173, Roxie, MS 39661-0173. (301) 530-9021. [email protected], MARGARET L. - 341 Kirklin Road, Tylertown, MS 39667. (601) 941-7076.BOREN, LILLIAN M. - 145 Watson Drive, Mantachie, MS 38855. (662) 401-2981.BOYD, LUCULLE C. - (662) 476-8309.BOYD, JEANETTE L. - 512 Green Street, Apt. D2, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 694-1550.

[email protected], BONNIE L. - 1049 CR 82, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2793.BRANNING, LINDA M. - 12991 Road 610, Philadelphia, MS 39350. (601) 656-2604.BROWN, REGENA LUCAS - 113 East Martin Luther King Drive, Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 299-

1434. [email protected], AZALEE L. - 1055 Hemphill Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. (404) 876-4143.

[email protected], MARTHA A. - 304 Varick Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302.BURKE, HILDA LATAINE - 2800 West Main Street, 102B, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 269-4823. BURTON, JEAN REGINA FERNE - 440 Lawrence Hazel Road, Lawrence, MS 39336. (601) 683-

2420. [email protected], AMBER F. - 106 Peyton Circle, Oxford, MS 38655. (601) 527-5873.


BUTLER, CAROLYN H. - 3059 Barnett Road, Summit, MS 39666. (662) 528-3541. [email protected]

BYRNE, JUDITH R. - 60 Dawnview Circle, Murphy, NC 28906-4630. (828) 494-5391. [email protected].

CALCOTE, SHIRLEY ANN - 634 Big Springs Drive NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 835-8255. [email protected].

CALCOTE, BRENDA K. - 495 Calcote Road NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 532-6522. CALHOUN, MARY BELL CAMP, CATHRON M. - 98 County Road 210, Oakland, MS 38948-6600. (662) 623-9075.

[email protected], JOY TAYLOR - 102 Joy Lane, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 715-4231. [email protected], CAROLYN M. - 12701 Newton County Martin Road, Collinsville, MS 39325-9731.

(601) 677-3353. [email protected], ALICIA M. - POB 13436, Jackson, MS 39236. (601) 317-1307.CARTER, ELIZABETH HAHN - 12408 Cypress Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503. (228) 831-4579.

[email protected], REGINA HARRIS - 7811 Pebble Drive, New Orleans, LA 70128.CARTLIDGE, MILDRED - 204 Westside Avenue, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 303-1100. mrsrev-

[email protected], BILLIE CAROL - POB 92, Wesson, MS 39191-0092. (601) 643-5679. billiecarty@bellsouth.

net.CASE, MARY ELLEN - 718 Nottingham Drive, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 236-3912.CHAFFIN, ELSIE JEAN - 5 County Road 52, Dennis, MS 38838. (662) 454-9553.CHATHAM, ELIZABETH JANE MURRAY - POB MU, Mississippi State, MS 39762.CLAY, EFFIE H. - POB 2365, Ridgeland, MS 39158. (601) 497-9827.CLAYTON, ANNIE C. - 1022 Sandra Drive, Laurel, MS 39440. (601) 426-9626. CRUMP, ALVERIA COATS - 3488 Sutters Pond Run, Kennesaw, GA 30152. (770) 590-3051.

[email protected], BRENDA QUEEN - POB 2384, Fayette, MS 39069-1046. (601) 953-6594.

[email protected], MICHELLE GRACE - 71294 Cash 24, Dassel, MN 55325. (228) 235-6010.

[email protected], LOYCE ELIZABETH - POB 425, Morton, MS 39117. (601) 732-8786. COLLIER, JANNIE L. - 208 Johns Shiloh Road, Brandon, MS 39043. (601) 591-1378.COLLINS, CAROL ELAINECONOWAY, MARY FRANCES - 1010 Buchanan Street, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 842-8041.COOPER, MARY K. - POB 667, Dumas, MS 38625. (662) 317-0645.COOPER, KIM L. - 705 County Road 2414, Newton, MS 39345-8956. (601) 604-1302.

[email protected], LOUELLA SURBER - 207 Marshall Manor, Marshall, AR 72650. (870) 448-5479.COX, MARGARET DELASHMIT - 280 South Memphis Street, Holly Springs, MS 38635. (662)

306-0787. [email protected], NANCY L. - 1112 General Taylor Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. (601) 519-1153.

[email protected], EVA A. CUTRER, ELEANOR - 6042 Enterprise Road, Summit, MS 39666-7508. (601) 248-2655.

[email protected], DELIA F. - 1812 Union Street, Maiden, NC 28650-9621. (601) 408-8072.

[email protected], FRANCIS - 111 Pittman Circle East, Pearl, MS 39208. (601) 939-9547.

[email protected].


DENTON, DORCAS G. - 9501 Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224.DEWEESE, SARAH ELIZABETH - 1763 Ashland Drive, Zachary, LA 70791. (225) 654-2613.

[email protected], ACKA Y. - 101 Lee Ann Drive, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 594-3212.DUBOSE, MARGARETDUVALL, JANET GAIL - 116 CR 434, Oxford, MS 38655.EARLS, DENISE M. - Woldenberg Village, 3663 Behrman Place, Apt. T42, New Orleans, LA 70114.

(504) 232-2827. [email protected], MARY FRANCES - 304 Sandy Run Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-8940.ENTREKIN, VIRGINIA SELBY - 619 Highland Colony Parkway, Apt. 132, Ridgeland, MS 39157-

8793.ERBY, BERTHAEVERETT, MARY C. - 1203 Market Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567. (601) 527-5123.

[email protected], SANDRA G. FAIR, AGNES HUNT - 853 General Geo. Patten Road, Nashville, TN 37221-2571. (615) 646-2246.FARR, ELIZABETH CHERYL - 11241 Highway 494, Meridian, MS 39305-9735. (662) 252-0910.

[email protected], KAY BAILEY - 55 Peden-Wood Cove, Fulton, MS 38843. (662) 790-4282.

[email protected], MADGE DOWDLE - 21530 Johnson Branch Trail, Moss Point, MS 39562-7280. (228) 588-

8539. [email protected], FANNIE L. - 792 Wells Ext., Courtland, MS 38620. (662) 609-6563.GALES, WILLETTA D. - 1543 Margie Street, Waveland, MS 39576.GAMMILL, JOHNNIE F. - 618 Hodges Drive, Mantachie, MS 38855. (662) 769-3777. GARRISON, PEGGY E. - 914 Staten Avenue, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 538-5865.

[email protected], BARBARA ANNE - 11755 Highway 397, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 803-1957.

[email protected], DOROTHY L. - 6600 Poplar Springs Drive, Apt. D209, Meridian, MS 39305-1119. (601)

685-0497.GILLESPIE, MARSHALENE - 133 Clifford Road, Natchez, MS 39120.GILMORE, VERA MAE W. - POB 643, Pelahatchie, MS 39145. (601) 854-8564.GIPSON, MARGARET T. - 115 Price Hill Cove, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 607-1033.

[email protected], RITA - POB 8859, Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 623-2864. GREENFIELD, SUE H. GRISHAM, HILDA GAY - 1925 Fair Field Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051. (817) 776-7409.

[email protected], EVELYN - 9251 N Carlotta Lane, Brown Deer, WI 53209.GUNN, BETTY M. - 10844 Highway 494, Meridian, MS 39305-9774. (601) 616-0491.

[email protected], BOBBIE - 514 Birdsong Lane, Edwards, MS 39066. (601) 575-6421. HAMLIN, JUNE - 720 Stegall Road, Pelahatchie, MS 39145. (601) 316-8615.

[email protected], CAROLYN J. - 405 Main Street, Canton, MS 39046. (769) 666-5143. HARDIN, FLORINEHARPER, DOROTHY FAYE - 161 Monterey Drive, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 947-2155.

[email protected], JEANETTE


HARRELL, LENA MAE - 1721 Fred Drive, Starkville, MS 39759-8597. (662) 615-1855.HARRIS, JULIE ANN - 1945 Will Butchee Road, Lauderdale, MS 39335. (601) 701-4986. HARRISON, EMILY JUNE - 124 Riverside Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801-7093. (662) 844-8723. HASSELL, JANET ANN - 403 Farday Trail Unit B, Sun City Center, FL 33573. (813) 634-1150.

[email protected], SHIRLEY A. - 335 East Marion Avenue, POB 535, Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (601)

862-9912. [email protected], DEBORAH D. - 77 Sandpiper Cove, Mooreville, MS 38857-6013. (662) 322-6960.

[email protected], MARY MARGARET - POB 362, Manchester, TN 37349-0362. (931) 952-3924.

[email protected], MAJORHEIDELBERG, SHERRILL M. - POB 7664, D’Iberville, MS 39540-7601. (228) 396-1847.

[email protected], JEWELL J. - 130 Country Lane, Morton, MS 39117-8272. (601) 732-8962.HIGGINBOTHAM, EVELYN B. - 230 Independence Boulevard, Flowood, MS 39232. (601) 992-

2432. [email protected], ELLEN ELIZABETH - 420 North 3rd Street, Vincennes, IN 47591-1313. (812) 887-4284.

[email protected], DIANNA L. - 4792 Shoal Lake Circle, Crestview, FL 32539. (850) 585-0067.HINTON, MARY E. - POB 59, 212 Pine Street, Ackerman, MS 39735. (662) 285-6705.

[email protected], LIZZIE R. - 410 E Ilet Place, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 835-0985. HOFFMANN, IMOGENE P. - 173 Somerset, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 520-1911.HOLDEN, JANE R. - 118 Bragg Street, Brandon, MS 39047-8574. (601) 482-8063. HOLLIDAY, JOAN B. - 430 Dykes Road South, Mobile, AL 36608. (251) 633-6542.

[email protected], LINDA BETTS - 175 Kareda Drive, Caledonia, MS 39740-5509. (662) 356-0281.HOLYFIELD, VIVIAN J. - 303 Alexander Road, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 209-5122. HOPPER, VANDA N. HOUSTON, CAROLYN S. - 704 Pinewood Street, New Albany, MS 38652-6111. (662) 534-8662.HOWARD, CLARA J. - 8848 County Road 670, Quitman, MS 39355. (601) 616-2929.

[email protected], MARY JO - 152A Hillard Howell Road, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 947-0524. HUBBARD, SARA SLAUGHTER - 404 Mckinley, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-2493.

[email protected], NORMA D. - 555 Lakeridge Road, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 226-5014.

[email protected], EDWARD STUART - 306 Washington Street, Natchez, MS 39120. (404) 281-7024.

[email protected], MARIA E. - 332 Macgregor Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708. (407) 327-8412. HUGHLEY, JANIS FLOYD - 9431 Attala Road #3022, Kosciusko, MS 39090-5017. (662) 290-6830.HUMPHREY, PATRICIA R. - 2800 West Main Street, Apt. 204B, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 841-

0131. JACKSON, PAULETTE - 3500 Highway 39 North Apt. 25, Meridian, MS 39301-1336. (601) 678-0760. [email protected], CAROL “PAT” A. - 185 Timberlane Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 871-1483. JOHNSON, GLORIA FOX - 741 Gene Reed Road, Birmingham, AL 35235-1122. (334) 541-4673.JOHNSON, CLAUDETTE - 2841 US Highway 84 Lot 30, Valdosta, GA 31601-0340. (229) 474-

8114. [email protected].


JOHNSON, LARRY DARNELL - 135 Cades Cove, Fayetteville, GA 30215-4690. (678) 817-4401. JOHNSON, WALTER S. - 106 Bainbridge Lane, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 720-1461.

[email protected], ARDENA JONES, MARTHA JEWEL M. - 103 Candlewick Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 271-2306.

[email protected], ANN S. - 389 Clubhouse Drive, Apt. Gg1, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-3428. (251) 680-9117.JONES, MARJORIE D. - 4100 Washington Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 863-0730. JONES, LACY LEE - Rt 1 Box 60, Heidelberg, MS 39439.JONES, BEVERLY SUE - 25 Waters Edge Circle, Apt. 513, Georgetown, TX 78626-5564. (601) 584-

8242.JONES, JANET P. - 3473 Lachlan Drive, Snellville, GA 30078-6000. (662) 312-7628.

[email protected], BETTY A. - 5876 Lockwood Drive, Meridian, MS 39305-9772. (601) 692-4099. KELLY, ANNIE R. - POB 559, Macon, MS 39341. (601) 726-2101.KENNEDY, SUE - POB 227, Yazoo City, MS 39194. (641) 398-8099. KING, EMMA K. - 3858 North Wabash, Jackson, MS 39213.KING, FLORA ADELINE - Cantin 133 Scenic Drive, Byhalia, MS 38611. (901) 628-4484.

[email protected], NANCY JEAN - POB 2035, Brandon, MS 39043. (601) 825-5581. [email protected], ELIZABETH ANN - 102 Nichols Drive, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-9316.

[email protected], BETTY L. - 611 Corbett Street, Pearl, MS 39208. (601) 932-2692.LEE, RUTH W. - 2800 West Main, Apartment 306B, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 840-3317. LEGGETT, CAROL MAE - 1701 Williams Court, Apt. 1211, Columbus, GA 31904. (706) 221-6740.

[email protected], ALICE MARGARET - 449 Clairemont Avenue, Apt. M1, Decatur, GA 30030. (228) 326-

4311. [email protected], YVONNE S. - 2701 Dogwood Lane, Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 588-6583. LEWIS, RENA SUE - 7903 Hatteras Road, Orlando, FL 32822-7113. (601) 323-2499.

[email protected], JEAN A. - 13480 Jim Ramsey Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39565. (228) 207-3060. LILLY, EVELYN H. - 136 Federal Cove, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 667-8355.

[email protected], MAE KATHERINE - POB 906, 117 Cato Street, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 552-9462.LOFLIN, JO NALL - POB 67, Star, MS 39167. (601) 845-3543. [email protected], WILLIE MAE LOTT, ANN R. - 3 East 50th Street, Savannah, GA 31405. (912) 921-8011. [email protected], MARTHA R. - 9113 Forsythia Drive, Pascagoula, MS 39581.LYON, BETTYEMABRY, HELENSTINE W. - 231 Bain Street, POB 89, Durant, MS 39063. (662) 653-6661. MADDOX, FRANCESMANSFIELD, CHARLOTTE H. - 2875 Goose Creek Drive, Apt. 103, Cordova, TN 38016-1837.

(901) 483-7902. [email protected], PEGGY - 429 Porters Chapel Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-1562.

[email protected], GABRIELE ANDY - 100 Overlook Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.MAXWELL, TERESA LEDLOW - 103 Bridge Hollow Lane, Canton, MS 39046. (601) 856-3140.

[email protected], MARY L. - 607 Westland Drive, Winona, MS 38967. (662) 283-8733.


MCCORD, ANN THOMAS - 1325 McIngvale Road, Apt. 405, Hernando, MS 38632-1013. (662) 449-3523. [email protected].

MCCORD, PATRICIA D. - 395 Peek Road, Red Bank, MS 38661. (901) 496-2772. [email protected].

MCGLOWN, ALBERTA MCINTOSH, ROSEMARY THIGPEN - 106 Nichols Drive, Madison, MS 39110-8687. (601) 898-

7984.MCLAURIN, MARY JEAN - 119 Ned Dillard Road, Heidelberg , MS 39439. (601) 433-9826. MCRANEY, CAROLYN - POB 603, Prentiss, MS 39474. (601) 792-4837.

[email protected], GEORGIA - 145 Owens Drive, Holly Springs, MS 38635. (662) 252-4330.MILLER-LOTT, DORIS NELL - 1900 A Funches Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-2593. MILLS, CELIA P. - 101 Trailwood Cove, C/O Vicki Mills Phillips, Brandon, MS 39047-7651. (601)

955-3596. [email protected], BETTY JEAN - 402 Lee Lane, Beebe, AR 72012. (662) 803-9054. [email protected], CLYDIA - 107 Linwood Drive, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 824-9012.MINNIX, MARY S. - 609 Ninth Street, Booneville, MS 38829. (662) 416-2092.MOORE, BETTY G. - 488 Trace Road, Laurel, MS 39443. (601) 728-9784.

[email protected], FRANKIE S. - 650A Highland Colony Parkway, Apt. 233, Ridgeland, MS 39157-8004.

(601) 946-8414. [email protected]. MORGAN, NANCY COOPER - 3266 Highway 613, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 947-2199.

[email protected], JUDY LANE - 1768 Plantation Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39211-2212. (601) 940-5556.

[email protected], NANCY LOU - 11443 Old Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503. (228) 831-1812.

[email protected], MARY NELL H. - 72 Chickasaw Street, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-2418. MULLEN, MARY FRANCES - 1127 Redgrass Road, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 665-1528. MURPHREE, MARGARET ANN - 1021 CR 58, Myrtle, MS 38650. (662) 539-1499. MURPHY, LENDAL JOYCE - 7869 Attala Road 2247, Ethel, MS 39067-9767. (662) 674-5782. MYERS, JANICE VICKERY - 6218 Chickasaw Drive, Olive Branch, IL 38654.NABORS, JACQUELYN - POB 828, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. (828) 452-7176.NAPIER, MARJORIE JEAN TEMPLETON - 1510 Northlake Circle, Jackson, MS 39211-2144. (601)

957-9526. [email protected], LILLA RUTH - POB 333, Becker, MS 38825. (662) 257-6464.NEWSOME, GLORIA W. - POB 268, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.NICHOLSON, DIMPLE L. - 527 Asbury Lane Drive, Pearl, MS 39208. (828) 246-4138.

[email protected], ALBERTA LAWRENCE - POB 8412, Moss Point, MS 39563.NORRELLS, ELEANOR - 101 Hamilton Drive, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 757-0373.

[email protected], RUBY J. - 1778 Scr 87, Mize, MS 39116-5916. (601) 789-5633. PACE, CAROLYN LAFAYE MYERS - 1420 Ashley Road, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 591-0773.

[email protected], CAREY M. - 246 Westover Drive, Apt. 554, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1354. (662) 231-1815.PARKE, PATRICIA B. - 833 Shoreview Drive, Columbia, SC 29212. (803) 397-8396.

[email protected], BRENDA D. PATRICK, SHARON ELAINE - 2721 Highway 43 South, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 824-2069.


PEDEN, PAULINE LIDIA - 204 Summit, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-1097.PENDLETON, IRENE - 13009 Highway 51, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 894-1850.PENNINGTON, JACQUELINE S. - 707 Tenth Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732. (662) 843-8139.

[email protected], HAZEL BERNICE - 106 Winterberry Drive, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 746-2815. PERRY, DELLA R. - 128 Jan Street, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 566-5508. [email protected], OLLIE H. - 8100 Connecticut Avenue, Apt. 1411, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-2820. (469)

982-8721. [email protected], NANCY STEWART WILLIAMS - 44 Community House Road, Luverne, AL 36049. (334)

335-6700. [email protected], NORMA A. - 3462 Highway 6 East, Plantersville, MS 38862-7621. (662) 231-2858.

[email protected], SALLIE B. - 1405 Rowan Avenue, Columbia, MS 39429.POLK, REBECCA D. - 136 Serene Hills, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 522-1881.

[email protected], COLLIE MAE POOLE, JUANITA - POB 282, Meadville, MS 39653.PORTER, KAREN MCHARG - 1009 Park Circle Drive, Columbus, MS 39701. (662) 328-5224. POTTS, JOANN B. - 4621 Bellwood Drive, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (901) 212-0702. POWER, AMBURN H. - 525 West Cloverhurst Avenue, Athens, GA 30606. [email protected], CHINA RAY - 443 Adams Avenue, Eupora, MS 39744. (662) 258-2734.PRICE, ETTA WATTS - POB 609, Fox Worth, MS 39483.PULLIAM, MARY ELIZABETH - 1415 Pinecrest Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662) 842-7437.

[email protected], BOBBIE JEAN - POB 23611, Jackson, MS 39225-3611.RANKIN, ANNA B. RASBERRY, SANDRA L. - 14 Enclave Circle, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 594-8555.

[email protected], MARTHA - 113 North Creek Drive, Saltillo, MS 38866-5742. (662) 840-9553.

[email protected], GERALDINE L. - 15089 Harmony Hills Lane, Apt. 210, Abingdon, VA 24211. (423) 480-1412. [email protected], FRANCES E. - 14639 Cressington Circle, Louisville, KY 40245. (502) 377-0021. RIDGE-HOLMES, SHARON N. - 184 Mayfair Drive, Jackson, MS 39212-5872. (601) 715-2947.

[email protected], KATHLEEN C. ROBERTS, MIRIAM W. - 204 Greenfield Drive, Greenwood, MS 38930-0055. (662) 451-7740.

[email protected], MARTHA JANE - 2120 County Line West, Summit, MS 39666.ROEBUCK, ROSEMARIE - 125 Whipperwill Road, Brandon, MS 39047.ROGERS, MAYE E. - POB 334, Columbus, MS 39703.ROSTOCHIL, TAMARA GAIL ROUSE, ANNA - POB 1008, Semmes, AL 36575. (251) 645-2117.RUCKER, VELMA L. - 2541 Elkhorn Drive, Decatur, GA 30034. (404) 241-8961.RUFF, NANCY R. - 8 Partridge Place, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 669-2210.

[email protected], T. EUNICE - 950 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA 94550.RUSHING, ANN W. - 1116 Juniper Drive, Columbia, MS 39429-3800. (601) 736-1719. RUTHERFORD, MARY EVELYN - 20021 Hartzell Road, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 223-2918. SALLEY, PEGGY - POB 73, Lyon, MS 38645. (662) 627-3440. [email protected].


SAMPLEY, MARY ETHEL - POB 263, Vaiden, MS 39176-0263. (662) 671-9307.SCARBOROUGH, JANNIE B. - 13 West Marion Steet, Foxworth, MS 39483. (601) 441-8481.

[email protected], BRENDA M. - 1614 Simpson Highway 469, Harrisville, MS 39082. (601) 559-9503.

[email protected], MARTHA A. - 345 Algoma Road, Pontotoc, MS 38863.SHELL, JOHNNIE ETHEL - 5933 Baxter Drive, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 896-7449.

[email protected], TIMOTHY D. - 10159 Highway 15 South, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 803-2487.

[email protected], JANET KAY - 9800 Briarcliff Drive, Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 474-6345.SHOWS, BETH GRAVES - 105 Fieldcrest Drive, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 543-3685.

[email protected], LULA BUCKLEY SISSELL, ROBBIE BRAY - 222 North Heard Street, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 562-6282. SKELTON, JOHNETTA H. - 13 Buchanan Road, Porterville, MS 39352.SKELTON, PATRICIA ANN - 1845 Cottage Lane, Meridian, MS 39305-7001. (601) 562-6012.

[email protected], SALLY H. - 490 Robin Road, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 417-7397. [email protected], SALLY F. SMITH, SAMMIE LOUISE - 1021 Morgan Drive, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2447. SMITH, ALICE I. - The Pointe at Bay Cove, 630 Bay Cove Drive, Unit 308, Biloxi, MS 39532-5549.

(228) 238-2299. [email protected], MARY NELL MURRAY - 3246 Bedford Lane, Germantown, TN 38139. (901) 596-0309.

[email protected], NICKI W. - POB 712, Bay Springs, MS 39422.SMITH, KATHLEEN I. - 1306 Wilson Street, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662) 213-4427.SPARKS, CAROLYN - 2751 New Chapel Road, Nettleton, MS 38858-6923. (662) 213-7357.

[email protected], CHARLEY SUE - POB 184, Collins, MS 39428. (601) 765-0579. [email protected], JUDY L. STEPHENS, HILLERY LOUISE - POB 334, Winona, MS 38967.STONE, ROSE G. - 1125 Old Highway 7 South, Holly Springs, MS 38635-6917. (662) 551-0903.

[email protected], SHIRLEY ANN - 291 Fernbank Road, Steens, MS 39766. (662) 708-0507.

[email protected], CAROL J. - 1131 Oxford Drive, Conyers, GA 30013. (678) 760-6872. styroncj@gmail.

com.SULLIVAN, MAE TAYLOR SUTTON BUTTS, EDNA PATRICIA - 505 Caraway Court, Dickson, TN 37055. (615) 974-6542.

[email protected], ELEANORA B. TAYLOR, MARY ANN BISHOP - 985 Country Road 343, Stonewall, MS 39363. (601) 840-6020.

[email protected], TWYLA - 208 East Hinton, Lumberton, MS 39455. (228) 216-8577.THOMAS, MARGARET E. - 153 Timberton Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 554-3222.

[email protected], BOBBIE RUTH - POB 527, Bay Springs, MS 39422. (601) 764-8233.THOMPSON, LINDA C. - 4342 A Union Avenue, Nettleton, MS 38858. (662) 255-6338.

[email protected].


THORNTON, JAMIE C. THREADGILL, OMA JEAN - 157 County Road 272, Water Valley, MS 38965-6012. (662) 258-7072.

[email protected], MARY LOU - 359 Old Mill Road, Geraldine, AL 35974-3750. (662) 279-7519.

[email protected], NONA K. - POB 109, Winona, MS 38967. (662) 283-5081. [email protected], MARION I. - 2880 Highway 29 North, Soso, MS 39480. (601) 729-2786.TUCKER, VITHA A. UPTON, SARA HAIL - 3551 36th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39307. (601) 482-3491.WALLACE, IDA F. - POB 883, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 316-0689.WARD, GLADYS - 7862 Fentress Panhandle Road, McCool, MS 39108. (662) 547-6566. WASH, TERESA - 2704 Valley Road Lot # 126, Meridian, MS 39307. (601) 917-9604.

[email protected], MARY SUE WATKINS, META DIXON - POB 820307, Vicksburg, MS 39182. (601) 638-4194.WAX, HILDA M. - 60536 Smithville Road, Smithville, MS 38870. (662) 651-4556.

[email protected], GRACE TRAINOR - POB 615, Arcadia, IN 46030. (317) 984-2505.WEBB, KAYRETHA S. - Box 982, Leaksville, MS 39451.WEBSTER, CAROLYN FULGHAM - 303 Trailwood Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 818-0344.

[email protected], CHARLOTTE CORINNE - POB 542, Amory, MS 38821-0542. (662) 256-3514.WHITE, LYNSEY - 212 Aeronca Drive, Fate, TX 75087. (214) 392-5837. [email protected], CAROLYN M. - 924 Taylor Street, Corinth, MS 38834. (662) 424-2203.

[email protected], MARY ANN - 12227 Sheffield Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. (228) 861-1339. WICKER, PANSY KAY - 12 Overlook Point, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 297-2171.WILBURN, PAM GAIL - 153 Oak Street South, Meadville, MS 38653. (662) 983-0411.WILKES, BEVERLY A. - 5862 Foxdale Loop S, Olive Branch, MS 38762. (901) 489-0618. WILLIAMS, JANICE S. - 10 B CR 456, Iuka, MS 38852. (601) 218-5729. [email protected], BETTY B. - 612 Meadowlane Drive, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 319-6597.

[email protected], THEODORE R. - POB 444, Gulfport, MS 39502. (228) 863-7712.

[email protected], FRANCES H. - 452 Mockingbird Lane, Madison, MS 39110-9575.WILLIAMSON, BARBARA J. - 440 Merigold Drive, D’Iberville, MS 39540. (228) 233-9641. WIYGUL, MARTHA - 2800 West Main Street, #110, Tupelo, MS 38801-3021. (662) 553-4310. WOLFE, CAROLYN A. - 200 Patton Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 545-8545.WOODALL, ROSEMARY JOHNSON - 111 Acorn Lane, Batesville, MS 38606. (601) 624-5155. WOODARD, FRANCES M. - 715 Greensboro Street, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-6391.

[email protected], PATRICIA - 170 East Hill Drive, Madison, MS 39110-8962. (601) 575-8946.

[email protected], ROSA ANN - 300 Semoia Lane, Ridgeland, MS 39157-9797.WOODWARD, NELDA W. - 5850 Kings Place, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 957-0203.WOODWARD, GERRY ANNE - 527 Front Beach Drive 38, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. (228) 355-

1702. [email protected], MARGUERITE G. - 611 North Jackson Avenue, Quitman, MS 39355. (662) 582-0765.


C. Historical Table

A listing of the sessions of various Annual Conferences within the state held prior to 1989 can be found in the 1989 edition of the Journal, pp. 385-392.

Sessions of the Mississippi Annual Conference since Merger of the former Mississippi and North Mississippi Conferences in 1988:

Date Place BisHoP secretary

1989 June 22-26 .......................Jackson ................................ Robert C. Morgan .........................Curtis Moffat Carl Grubbs1990 June 11-14 .......................Tupelo ................................. Robert C. Morgan ...........................Carl Grubbs Curtis Moffat1991 June 17-21 .......................Biloxi................................... Robert C. Morgan ........................ Curtis Moffat1992 June 8-11 .........................Jackson ................................ Robert C. Morgan ........................ Curtis Moffat1993 June 7-10 .........................Jackson ................................ Marshall L. Meadors .................... Curtis Moffat1994 June 7-10 .........................Jackson ................................ Marshall L. Meadors .................... Curtis Moffat1995 June 5-9 ...........................Tupelo ................................. Marshall L. Meadors .................... Curtis Moffat1996 June 10-12 .......................Jackson ................................ Marshall L. Meadors .................... Curtis Moffat1997 June 2-4 ...........................Jackson ................................ Marshall L. Meadors .................... Curtis Moffat1998 June 1-3 ...........................Jackson ................................ Marshall L. Meadors .................... Curtis Moffat1999 June 14-17 .......................Hattiesburg ......................... Marshall L. Meadors .................... Curtis Moffat2000 June 5-7 ...........................Tupelo ................................. Marshall L. Meadors .................... Curtis Moffat2001 June 5-7 ...........................Tupelo ................................. Kenneth L. Carder ............................Jerry Beam2002 June 2-5 Jackson Kenneth L. Carder (Ill) ....................Jerry Beam Clay F. Lee, Presided2003 June 2-5 ...........................Biloxi................................... Kenneth L. Carder ............................Jerry Beam2004 June 1-4 ...........................Biloxi................................... Kenneth L. Carder ............................Jerry Beam2005 June 5-8 ...........................Jackson ................................ Hope Morgan Ward ..........................Jerry Beam2006 June 11-14 .......................Jackson ................................ Hope Morgan Ward .........................Roger Puhr2007 June 10-13 .......................Jackson ................................ Hope Morgan Ward .........................Roger Puhr2008 June 8-10 .........................Jackson ................................ Hope Morgan Ward .........................Roger Puhr2009 June 12-14 .......................Jackson ................................ Hope Morgan Ward .........................Roger Puhr2010 June 11-13 .......................Jackson ................................ Hope Morgan Ward .........................Roger Puhr2011 June 10-12 .......................Jackson ................................ Hope Morgan Ward .........................Roger Puhr2012 June 8-10 .........................Jackson ................................ Hope Morgan Ward .........................Roger Puhr2013 June 7-9 ...........................Jackson ................................ James E. Swanson, Sr. .....................Trey Harper2014 June 6-8 ...........................Jackson ................................ James E. Swanson, Sr. .....................Trey Harper2015 June 4-6 ...........................Jackson ................................ James S. Swanson, Sr. .................... Trey Harper2016 June 9-11 .........................Jackson ................................ James E. Swanson, Sr ..................... Trey Harper2017 June 8-10 .........................Jackson ................................ James E. Swanson, Sr. .................... Trey Harper2018 May 31 - June 2 ..............Jackson ................................ James E. Swanson, Sr. .................... Trey Harper2019 June 5 – 8 Jackson James E. Swanson, Sr…………....Trey Harper 2021 June 23 Jackson James E. Swanson. Sr Trey Harper (2020 Session)2021 June 24-25 .......................Jackson ................................ James S. Swanson, Sr ..................... Trey Harper


Section X

The 2019 SeSSion of The MiSSiSSippi AnnuAl ConferenCe

The 2021 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference

A. RetiRing ClAsses of 2020 And 2021COVID has changed our world forever! One thing that has not changed is that our clergy retire.

We had 2 classes of clergy to retire while we were meeting virtually. The Conference Board of Pension and the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry wanted to give each retiree an opportunity to say their Good-Bye to the annual conference.

Through this means, we were able to allow our clergy to say Goodbye. Following are those retirees from each year. The * indicates those who chose to write a goodbye to their Sisters and Brothers of the Clergy in the United Methodist Church and the laity of Mississippi United Methodism and the churches where so many of them served.

Thank You for your service to God, United Methodism and the Mississippi Annual Conference.

Blessings for a wonderful retirement.

David Bucholz Johnny Crosby Bobby Earl Dailey Johnnye Ruth Davis Phillip Heidelberg * Mike Hicks * David Hill *

Anita Lawson Sandy LeBlanc Bob LytleLarry MaughBobby McGillWill McLaurin Bob Peden

Roger Puhr *Joe Reiff *Vicki Sizemore BaldwinLarry WallaceLarry Gene White * Herbert Dale HathornEarl McAnally

Class of 2020

rev. Dr. phillip WAyne heiDelberg

As a child I began my Christian journey at Mallalieu UMC in Laurel, MS. I answered the Call to Ministry and as a young adult I received my Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary – ITC and went on to receive my Doctor of Ministry Degree from Memphis Theological Seminary.

On December 15, 1990, Sherrill McIntyre, the love of my life joined me in ministry and service.

I have served in Ministry for the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church for 43 years. I was ordained as a Deacon in 1978 and Elder in 1980. I served as Pastor, Chaplain, District Superintendent, delegate to several Jurisdictional Conferences and on numerous boards and agencies in the United Methodist Church and communi-ties. Now in July 2020 I am officially retiring. It has been an honor and joy to serve. Blessings and peace to you all!

rev. Mike hiCkS

How does one begin to encapsulate 43 years of ministry in two para-graphs? Lisa and I find it hard to believe the years have flown by since my ordination as deacon in 1978 and then elder in 1980. We have been blessed to serve in several congregations from the Pine Belt, to East MS, and Tupelo and beyond. It has been a joy to serve on the cabinet and extended cabinet the closing years of my ministry. Work as executive director of the Foundation has been a wonderful experience. We are grateful to friends and mentors over the years.

We are appreciative for all the relationships formed over the years in churches and the annual conference. Lisa and I have been privileged to visit in the homes of members and clergy, to sit with families in hospital and waiting rooms, to comfort those in grief, to celebrate baptisms and weddings, to serve communion and to worship in congrega-tions throughout Mississippi. We look forward to the future together.

rev. DAviD hill

Praise Be unto Jesus Christ for the privilege of serving in His Church. I am so grateful that our Lord called me many years ago into full time Christian service and that I have had the opportunity to serve in The United Methodist Church. I am grateful for all the wonderful Churches and people I have met and served. I am grateful for the leadership in the conference, the district and the local churches that have been faithful to their Christian call and commitment. I have so may precious memories that will always bring forth smiles and expressions of gratitude.

I am humbly grateful for my wife Christina who has always been a faithful helpmate for me throughout our marriage and ministry together. I am grateful to our Lord who put us together. I am grateful for my retirement from full time ministry and for any ministry my Lord may call me to in the future. I am grateful for the Amazing Grace of God that has made all these blessings possible.

I Am Grateful.

rev. roger puhr

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve in the Mississippi Conference. Along the way I have worked with some amazing brothers and sisters in the ordained ministry, I have also ministered to some awesome congregations. There are too many of you to mention by name, you know who you are, and you know that we love you all. You should also know that though I have retired, I have not dropped off the face of the earth. I am currently serving a “retired” appointment and fully intend to participate in future Annual Conference and District events, I will surely see you there.

The journey for me, as a second career pastor, has been amazing. Frances and I started ministry after I had worked for 14 years as a Naval Architect. We began by moving to Georgia in 1994 to attend seminary with our three precious children, that was when our oldest was in first grade and our young-est was too young for kindergarten. We returned to Mississippi after three years and served various appointments along the way. God was with us the whole way; providing for our every need, guiding the appointment process, blessing us as well as the congregations we served. It all came together just like the pieces of a puzzle. Frances and I are now looking forward to spending time with family and friends, sailing, and traveling around the country. Our prayer is that God will continue to guide and bless the Mississippi Conference and the United Methodist Church.


rev. JoSeph T. reiff

I grew up in Jackson at Capitol Street Church (1960-64) and then Galloway Church from 1965 on. I was confirmed in 1966 in the last days of W. J. Cunningham’s pastorate. As a Millsaps student I transferred my membership to Wells Church, drawn by the charisma and preaching of Keith Tonkel as well as the Wells way of being the church. Wells recommended me for the ordained ministry in 1976. My wife (Betty Clark Reiff) and I attended Candler from 1976-80, were both ordained deacon by Bishop Stokes in the old Mississippi Conference in 1978, and served in the Meridian District (I at Scooba, she at Porterville) from 1980-82. We were ordained elders by Bishop Minnick in 1981 and were the first clergy couple to both serve local churches in that annual conference. From 1982-85 we served in the West Jackson District; I was pastor at Trinity on Clinton Blvd. Betty and I were fortunate to have two great D.S.’s—Bob Matheny and Bill Watkins—and I honor their memory as faithful servants of God.

In 1985 we returned to Atlanta, and I pursued a Ph.D. in Emory University’s Graduate Division of Religion. My dissertation was a congregational study of St. Paul UMC (in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood), which found new life beginning in 1985 with the influx of many “cultural left” Baby Boomers and their children. In 1990 I began teaching at Emory & Henry College in the Holston Conference, and Betty and I transferred to that conference in 1996. I had a wonderful 30-year career at E&H, and during those years over 90 of our graduates went to seminary, with many of them now serving as pastors in the Holston Conference and elsewhere. In 2003 I began research for what became Born of Conviction: White Methodists and Mississippi’s Closed Society (Oxford U. Press, 2016), and I trav-eled to the four corners of the continental U.S. to interview the “Born of Conviction” statement’s signers—eight of whom (including my former pastor, Keith Tonkel) had remained in Mississippi. In 2007 I transferred my membership back to the Mississippi Conference, which will always be home to me. Betty and I are both retired and living in Abingdon, Virginia; we are proud of our three adult children and three grandchildren. We look forward to growing old(er) together. The picture of me was taken on the front steps of Capitol Street Church a few years before the sanctuary building was demolished.

rev. lArry WhiTe

When I finally answered the call to the ministry, I never thought that I would come to the point of retirement. Well, after 36 years, plus three years in seminary and 3 years of part time youth ministry, I am now part-time retired. God has blessed me beyond measure. I have served six different appointments since 1984 - 2020 and each has been a blessing to Debbie and I. I want to thank all of the churches for the years we spend in ministry with you.

As I continue to serve God in a new phase of life, I give praise to God for His faithfulness to me and to my family over the years. May God bless the Church as we continue to seek to be led by the Holy Spirit and seek to do the work of being the Church in this world each day.

Thanks, and Praise be to God for His faithfulness and His abounding love to me and my family.


rev. (lTC) roberT ArMSTrong

It’s been a wild ride. In 1978, while I was serving in the Army, I was diagnosed with 2 types of cancer, and was told by the doctors to get my affairs in order because it was terminal. That very year, during a major operation to remove the cancer, the cancer cells simply disappeared. Doctor Jesus showed up. However, it wasn’t until the year 1998 that God called me into ministry, first as a youth pastor and then as the pastor of churches across the state of Mississippi.

With my spouse and my children at my side, we have served God all across the world, Korea, Germany, parts of the middle East, and most of the United States. The United Methodist Church has been supportive of my ministry, and I have gotten to know many pastors who were true stalwarts of the faith, and freely gave of themselves for the cause of Christ. Any success I might have had I attribute to those I am proud to call my brothers and sisters in Christ.

rev. kAThy brACkeTT

It has been my privilege to serve as a licensed local pastor this past seven years serving the Brooksville-Crawford Charge. As they have worshipped and participated in outreach ministries in the area, I have been blessed by their faithful service and care. I have also been blessed to learn from teachers and fellow clergy through Course of Study.

Grateful to God for his guidance, now that I have reached that magic “required” retirement age, I look forward to continuing to serve in my next appointment.

rev. ThoMAS buCkley

Over the course of the past 44 years I have been privileged to serve many dif-ferent congregations in many different locations. It is with an extremely grateful heart that I thank the people of those congregations for allowing me to live out my calling among them.

My family has always been the primary source of whatever good I have been able to accomplish through the years. I am grateful beyond words. I would also like to thank the Revs. Warren Black, Jerry Beam, and Steve McDonald for their friend-ship, guidance, and support of my ministry.


Robert Armstrong *Kathy Brackett *Bobby BrewerThomas Buckley *Theodore Cole *Juanita Cook *Edward Engel Jr.Danny Estes *John Evans *

Mitchell Hedgepeth *Gary Howse *William Geoffrey Joyner *Ozell LandfairCharles Joseph LandrumDebra LayAndrew LeBlancPhilip MessnerJames Morris Sr.

Deborah Palmer *Andrew Pearson *Llewllyn PeytonMadelien PopeCecil ScarbroughRickey ShepherdAnnie Falls Williams *

Class of 2021

rev. TheoDore Cole

It had to be a blessing from God, and an honor as well as a pleasure to serve as a pastor in The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church. It had been a joy to be able to serve God”s people, as a local pastor on The Rosehill Garlandville Charge, in The Meridian District.

“God is good and his mercy endures forever.”

rev. JuAniTA Cook

17 years! 17 glorious years that the Lord blessed me to serve as a pastor! Fernando and I were privileged to meet some amazing people on this journey and form some lifelong friendships.

Fernando and I know the value of prayer and are committed to prayerfully seeking the Lord’s will as we enter the next chapter of our lives. We are so excited about our future and extend best wishes to all associated with the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

rev. DAnny eSTeS

I received my first appointment in June 1978 from Bishop Mack Stokes. It has been my honor to serve as a licensed local pastor, a probationary member, a deacon, and elder. I have used the skills learned here from FL to CA as a hospice chaplain prior to returning to pastoral ministry in this great conference in 2012. I now will be serving as a retired pastor. I have served with great laity and clergy over the years. It has been my honor and joy to be part of this conference.

The MS Annual Conference has a storied and faithful history. No one knows what the future holds but I believe if we stay close to Christ and open to the Spirit, the future will even exceed the past. I look forward to being part of that future for years to come. God bless you.

rev. John evAnS

Fifty-one years ago, I began my pastoral career in the UMC as a student pas-tor of the Fayette Circuit in Jefferson County. Today, fifty-one years later, having reached mandatory retirement age, I find myself entering another phase of my life. As I look back on ministry in ten appointments comprising twenty different churches, I thank God for granting me the wonderful opportunity and privilege of being called into Christian ministry as a pastor and a shepherd. I am thankful for the marvellous Methodist heritage that challenged me to live as a deeply commit-ted Christian and opened my mind and heart to the things of God.

As I look back, I am grateful for all the wonderful people, both clergy and laity, that have been part of my journey. I have been blessed by my wonderful wife Daren who has been a vital partner and co-worker in all the places that we have served. I am grateful to my former pastors, college and semi-nary professors, District Superintendents, and Bishops who have helped me along the way. Henderson Rasberry once told me that the only thing that he feared about retirement was that being a Methodist minister was the only thing he knew how to do. I now know what he meant. Therefore, I hope to continue on my journey.


rev. MiTChell b. heDgepeTh

In the fall of 1980, I walked across 4th Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to visit Rev. Lucius Cowan, a retired Methodist preacher, on his front porch. Rev. Cowan was in his early 80’s and lived across from Broad Street United Methodist Church. He gave me a verse of scripture that day I have carried with me through the years: “I thank God whom I serve with a clear conscience, as did my fathers, when I remember you constantly in my prayers…I am reminded of your sincere faith that dwelt first in your (he changed it here) in your grandfather Walt, and in your father H.J., (both men were Methodist/United Methodist preachers) and now I am sure, dwells in you.” (2 Timothy 1:3-5). Not long after that conversation, I gave my life to full-time Christian service.

After 40 years of pastoral ministry, with much thought, prayer, discernment and conversation with my wife, Catherine, and family, I have decided to retire from full-time pastoral ministry.

Catherine has been, and still is, the strong and faithful love that sustains me in ministry and life. To my children, thank you for the sacrifices you have made to allow me to serve the church. And, to all the congregations, families, friends, neighbors, and strangers we have met along the way, thanks be to God – Emmanuel – God (is, has been, and will always be) with us! Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine! And finally, I want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus, for His presence along the road. It has been a great honor to be in ministry alongside you, the clergy and laity of the Mississippi Conference. I will always be grateful for the opportunities of servant ministry. May God bless you all and may God bless the United Methodist Church!

rev. gAry hoWSe

As I look back on my ministry in the Mississippi United Methodist Conference, I feel that I have been blessed. There have been so many people who touched my life, from laity to my sisters and brothers in service as clergy. I have been blessed to serve under great Bishops and District Superintendents. I will always be grateful for the different churches that I was blessed to serve and the wonderful people in those churches. We had much joy and some struggles, but we always realized that God was in control.

I will be stepping away from the pulpit with mixed emotions. I will miss the members I served but look forward to being with my children, my grandchildren, and traveling with my wonderful wife. I will be doing some paintings and drawings. We plan to continue to serve God as God opens doors for us. Again I am very thankful and blessed to have served God through the Mississippi United Methodist Conference.

rev. WilliAM geoffrey Joyner

It’s All About JesusIt’s been an honor to serve in the Mississippi Conference for thirty

five years. I’ve loved and been loved by countless Christians at each appointment. My times of challenge have been when I have forgotten that it’s all about Jesus.

Now it’s time for a New Chapter.Will enjoy sleeping late on Sunday, Will enjoy sitting with Sue in church,Will enjoy stress free Advents,Will enjoy not biting my tongue,Will enjoy Saturday night outings,


Will enjoy trips out West,Will enjoy time with children, the world’s best grandchildren, and hopefully great grandchildren. And – Thank You Jesus – Will definitely continue to enjoy the many roses of life – in spite of a

few thorns.

rev. DeborAh Mingo pAlMer

I am Deborah Mingo Palmer. I am one of those pioneer, bible toting, gospel preaching, Spirit filled women of the Mississippi Conference the United Methodist Church. I’ve been a pioneer all of my life. I was one of the first Black females who not only integrated the cheer squad at Columbia high school. Our squad helped to integrate “cheer camp” at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. I am a graduate “Of Thee I Love” Jackson State University in Jackson MS. I was blessed to receive a “full ride” from Memphis Theological Seminary which afforded me the oppor-tunity to receive a Masters of Religious Education by way of the Clergy/Spouse Scholarship. I was its first and final recipient. Being a pioneer most times means doing double duty. I earned a Master’s of Divinity while becoming the first female elected President of the predominately male Black Caucus. Oh! Did I tell you? Pioneering is most adventurous and rewarding especially with someone to share it with. Carl Palmer Jr. and I married 27 years ago. Together we have 9 buckaroos, 32 grands and 2 great-grands. Just when I thought I could stop being a pioneer and become a settler I was diagnosed with Parkinson ’s disease. I was considered young 11 years ago. I asked “isn’t PD the disease of the “vintage folk”? Vintage or not, PD has afforded me many bitter/sweet experiences and relationships. Like the pioneers before me who set out on the trail looking for-ward to the “promised land”. They had a captain and so do I. My captain is Jesus of Nazareth. Oh, you thought I was traveling alone. No, He is the great “trail blazer” who is teaching me how to look through the sand storm and see grace. Look through the draught and see living water and look through the howling coyote and see love. Pioneers understand this kind of talk. I am learning how to be thankful for the small things: like swallowing without getting choked and walking without falling. All is well. Thank you Cursillo 64, The Mississippi Conference, my many friends and colleagues for embracing me and the call that I so unashamedly give no apology. I thank Jesus of Nazareth who teaches me how to listen for the voice of God. I thank Jesus of Nazareth for teaching me to see God as he moves and have being among us.

To all of the pioneers hip hip hoorayand to the ones that wanted to be a pioneerhip hip hooray and to the ones that don’t know what the heck I’ve been talking about I’ll pray for you.

rev. AnDreW peArSon

I never imagined that I’d reach this point – time to retire from active minis-try within the United Methodist Church. This is a bittersweet moment! While I am looking forward to time with family, especially my grandchildren, I am sad to say goodbye to so many friends. I use the word “friends” with intention. In every church where I have served the members of those churches have been much more than mere parishioners/laity/congregants. They have become friends and, also, fam-ily. The honor has been all ours (Sally and myself) to be warmly accepted into their ranks and to feel their love for us and their love for God.

So, I don’t say “goodbye”. I say “until our next gathering”. I’m looking forward to our uniting again, either in this world or the next. For I know that the bonds of love that God has placed on our hearts can never by broken by time or distance. Until then, may God’s presence bind us to each other and to Him. God bless!


rev. Annie fAllS WilliAMS

As I retire now, for the second time in my life after Eight years of pastor-ing at Vincent Chapel United Methodist Church, North Carrollton, MS. The first time for 35 years working with Holmes County USDA-ASCS/FSA Office.

This Retirement is like a graduation to a simpler lifestyle where God is calling me to a slower pace of Family Life and the Ministry of Spiritual Direction, to LISTEN, Encourage, Write, Post, and Share to help shape other Christians and non-Christians on this journey of life.

I’m so thankful for the memories and support of previous Bishop Hope Morgan Ward and previous Greenwood District Superintendents; Rev Fred Brown and Rev Mattie Gibson, and my many “Pastor/Clergy Friends” that I hold dear to my heart.

Thank you Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. and Rusty Keen, Greenwood District Superintendant along with the Mississippi Conference; for all of your prayers, encouragement, directions, support and opportunities to do ministry in many areas Locally, District and on prior Conference Committees.

Thanks you Lou, Carla and Brandon and my Falls and Williams Family Members and my home church, Walden Chapel UM Church, Goodman, MS for inspiring, caring and praying for me.

Thank you my Vincent Chapel UM Church Family, for your love and faithfulness to God and Jesus Christ. Thanks for your ministry, love, kindness, prayers and support for me, Lou and my Family. You all hold a special place in my and Lou’s heart for allowing me to serve as your Pastor.

I am so grateful that most of us agreed that the MS Conference, bathed in prayer, matched us up perfectly in 2013! Praise God for the lasting and loving friendships made in your community and surrounding areas.

My life’s journey has truly helped to shape and mold and enhance my relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Ohhhh the joy of living a Christian Life!

I love you all and will forever cherish the memories. I pray that the work I’ve done will speak for me, and that God is pleased and HE certainly gets

the Glory. All praise to my Heavenly Father, Jesus, my Savior and the Holy Spirit for your Spiritual Power

at work within me! GLORY HALLELUJAH! Grace, Peace, Love and Joy in Jesus precious and mighty name. Amen.


Section Xi

Petitions and Resolutions

ResolutionsA. Regular

Rev. Johnny A. Dinas Call to PrayerWHEREAS, JESUS is The Supreme Model of praying to GOD THE FATHER (Matthew 6:9-13;

Luke 5:12-16; John 17:1-26), andWHEREAS, JESUS paid the price of time of praying to GOD THE FATHER, morning and evening

(Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12), andWHEREAS, 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), andWHEREAS, JESUS shows us to be persistent in praying to GOD THE FATHER (Matthew 7:7-11;

Luke 18:1-8), andWHEREAS, THE HOLY SPIRIT and JESUS pray to GOD THE FATHER in our behalf (Romans

8:26; 8:34), andWHEREAS, 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), andWHEREAS, praying to GOD THE FATHER as JESUS prayed is a way of showing dependence upon

the HOLY SPIRIT (Luke 4:1-5), andWHEREAS, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr would welcome our prayers for his many needs and for

his family, andWHEREAS, all our clergy with their families, all our laity with their families, and all our children

and youth are standing in need of praying, andWHEREAS so many of our clergy, congregations and communities are struggling for the devastation

of flooding and storms, andWHEREAS our world, our country and our State continue to live in the midst of the struggle and

devastation of the COVID19 pandemic, and WHEREAS, the vital power of prayer has long been a tradition and discipline of all those clergy and

lay whose lives have been influenced by Rev. Johnny A. Dinas, who historically presented this petition, 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, and

2. That we earnestly ask our HEAVENLY FATHER’S help for the continued recovery and restoration of our brothers, sisters, youth, children, and churches effected by the many storms, and

3. That we ask our pastors to inform The Church briefly from time to time about the 12:00 o’clock hour, urging their praying, and

4. That any time during the last two weeks prior to Annual Conference each pastoral charge have some type of prayer meeting GLORIFYING GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON, AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT: asking His help as we face Annual Conference with faith, hope, and love; and to give power to live the life of CHRIST in the world.

Rev. Arthur R. (Trey) Harper, IIIDirector of Spiritual Leadership


Housing/Rental AllowanceFor Retired and Disabled Ministers

WHEREAS, the religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church has and functions through ministers of the Gospel who are ordained or licensed; and

WHEREAS, the practice of The United Methodist Church is to provide a parsonage or a rental allowance as part of the gross compensation for each of its active ordained or licensed ministers; and

WHEREAS, pensions paid to retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers of The United Methodist Church are considered as deferred compensation and are paid to said retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers in consideration of previous active service; and

WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized that the Mississippi Annual Conference is the appropriate organization to designate a housing/rental allowance for retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers who are members of this conference;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. An amount not to exceed 100 percent of the pension payments received during the year of 2022 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 minis-ter 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.

Rev. Dr. John M. McCay, III, Chairperson, Board of PensionDavid Stotts, CPA, Conference Benefit Officer

Petition On Human Sexuality(Subtitled: Petition Concerning the Practice of Homosexuality)WHEREAS, this has been the fifth consecutive year (2017 being the first year) that the Mississippi

Annual Conference has been presented similar petitions on human sexuality without any of the petitions being voted on; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this petition is to establish a theological statement in regard to the moral-ity or immorality of the practice of homosexuality; and

WHEREAS, the 2019 General Conference meeting in session in St. Louis, Missouri, from February 23-26, passed the Traditional Plan, which upheld the 2016 Discipline’s language regarding human sexual-ity; and

WHEREAS, the 2021 General Conference will meet beginning August 29th through September 7th in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the decisions and outcome yet to be determined; and

WHEREAS, the Biblical stance on the practice of homosexuality will be a continuing battle in years ahead, I petition the 2021 Mississippi Annual Conference, following the example of Joshua’s call to the nation of Israel (Joshua 24:14-15), to makes its theological stance known to the 2021 General Conference and the rest of the Church by the passage or non-passage of the following petition on human sexuality:

WHEREAS, the Scripture contained in the Old and New Testaments is the final authority that establishes the conditions in which all men and women can have a harmonious relationship with God,


our Creator (Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7, 18-25, esp. 24; Matthew 5:17; Romans 15:4; II Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12); and

WHEREAS, the Scripture teaches us that God is love (John 3:16; Romans 5:8; I John 4:8, 16) and holy (Leviticus 19:2; 20:7; I Peter 1:16), and He (God) never changes (I Samuel 15:29; Isaiah 46:4; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8); and

WHEREAS, all of us are sinners (Psalm 53:1-3; Isaiah 53:6; Ezekiel 18:4; Romans 3:23), and yet, NONE of us are beyond the embrace of God’s grace, mercy, forgiveness and love through Jesus Christ (Isaiah 53:4-5; John 3:17-19; Romans 3:22; 5:8; Ephesians 2:8-9), leading us to become holy in all of our conduct (I Corinthians 10:13; Ephesians 1:3-6; Philippians 1:6; Colossians 3:1-17; I Peter 1:13-15); and

WHEREAS, the purpose of Christ’s death on the Cross was not only for the forgiveness of sin (Matthew 26:28; Acts 13:38-39; I John 1:7; 2:1-2), but also to make us new, holy creatures in Christ (Romans 6; II Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 4:17-24; I Peter 2:24-25; I John 3:9); and

WHEREAS, Christ’s words to the woman taken in the act of adultery, “Neither do I condemn you; go your way; from now on sin no more” (John 8:11b), should be our words to all individuals who desire to experience God’s love, forgiveness and power; and

WHEREAS, love without Truth is not Divine Love, and truth without Love is not Divine Truth (Ezekiel 33:8-9; Matthew 28:19-20; John 7:24; 8:32; 14:15; Ephesians 4:25; II Timothy 4:3-4; James 5:19-20); and

WHEREAS, anyone, who desires to experience this newfound freedom and cleansing power of Christ, must first acknowledge his/her sinfulness (agreeing with God what is sin) and confess the sin before God (Psalm 32:5; Proverbs 28:13; Joel 2:18; John 16:7-11; Ephesians 5:1-15; I John 1:9); and

WHEREAS, in every reference to the practice of homosexuality in the Scriptures such practice is deemed contrary to God’s holy character, to His purpose of creation, and unnatural in its behavior (Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-25; 19; Leviticus 18:22; 20:13; Romans 1:24-27; I Corinthians 6:9-11; I Timothy 1:8-11; Jude 7); and

WHEREAS, the consistent Christian practice through the centuries has affirmed the Biblical judg-ment of homosexuality (St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Martin Luther); and

WHEREAS, the founder of our United Methodist Church, John Wesley, writes: “I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid, lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case, unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out. What was their fundamental doctrine? That the (entire) Bible is the WHOLE AND SOLE RULE BOTH OF CHRISTIAN FAITH AND PRACTICE” (“Thoughts Upon Methodism” by John Wesley, emphasis added; see also II Timothy 4:1-4); and

WHEREAS, The 2016 Discipline of the United Methodist Church says, “The practice of homosexual-ity is incompatible with Christian teaching” (Paragraph 304.3), and some annual conference Boards of Ordained Ministry do not even ask the questions concerning human sexuality; and

WHEREAS, the issue of homosexuality has been an on-going struggle causing confusion within our own United Methodist Church for the past 49 years resulting in pastors and bishops officiating at same-sex ceremonies and the election of a practicing lesbian as a bishop (Karen Oliveto, Western Jurisdiction - 2017), without experiencing meaningful repercussions for their disobedience; and

WHEREAS, our homosexually inclined brothers’ and sisters’ rights to this liberating Truth of the Gospel are being denied due to the ambiguity of previous actions and most recently the overt defiance of The Holy Scriptures and The Book of Discipline by our leadership on all levels of our Church.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2021 Mississippi Annual Conference confirm the actions of the 2019 General Conference, which confirmed the Traditional Plan upholding the provisions in our 2016 Book of Discipline and the repeated actions of previous General Conferences in regard to human sexuality. That succeeding General Conferences hold our leadership accountable (in light of the recent decisions, especially 1341, of the Judicial Council), mandating them to fulfill their responsibility


in implementing these provisions. That the General Conference mandate that each individual Board of Ordained Ministry ask the disciplinary questions on human sexuality to each and every candidate, as we in Truth compassionately minister to the LGBTQI community and the world with God’s love, grace, mercy and justice. Furthermore, that we the Mississippi Annual Conference encourage the General Conferences in the future affirm and maintain the biblical truth that the practice of homosexuality is contrary to God’s standard of holiness and reaffirm Paragraphs 304.3 and 310.2(d) of not allowing the certification or ordination of “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” to serve as an ordained minister or as an appointee to serve in the United Methodist Church.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, all immorality is sin that hinders us from experiencing God’s redemp-tive love found only in Jesus Christ, and because of the confusion regarding the morality of homosexuality within our culture and Church, let it be known the practice of homosexuality (not the inclination) misses the mark of holy conduct commanded by God in His Word, which is the FINAL AUTHORITY on what is HOLY AND UNHOLY behavior. Furthermore, as to those who are unable to adhere to these Scriptural teachings on the practice of homosexuality and the statutes established in our 2016 Book of Discipline, may they part amicably with a reasonable and fair solution, and may the parting be one of mutual respect, so that the United Methodist Church may have and act as a unified voice concerning the Scriptural Integrity and Truth regarding the practice of homosexuality.

Respectfully Submitted by George (Randy) Owen, M.Div., Elder in the Mississippi Annual Conference

Resolution for the Establishment of a General Conference Educational Task Force

WHEREAS, it appears likely changes are coming to the organization of the United Methodist denomination, and

WHEREAS, there will be numerous resolutions going to the General Conference about changes that the local churches and clergy need to be informed about, and

WHEREAS, it is important that all Mississippi United Methodist churches and clergy be presented with accurate information about possible changes and implications after the Postponed 2020 General Conference, and

WHEREAS, requirements for the different plans will involve connectional, tax, property and other legal issues, and

WHEREAS, the clergy and congregations of the Mississippi Conference of the UMC need to know how various plans will affect all connected ministries, benevolent agencies, and offices, as well as the annual conference itself, and

WHEREAS, Bishop Swanson in conjunction with district superintendents, organized a time-limited Transition Team to facilitate the effective transition/onboarding of a new resident bishop and to inform and make recommendations to the Mississippi Annual Conference regarding the outcomes from General Conference;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mississippi Annual Conference create, authorize, and empower a General Conference Educational Task Force to study the most likely outcomes which may result at General Conference, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that within forty days of the conclusion of the 2021 Session of the Annual Conference, the Conference Nominations Committee will select a diverse group of twelve mem-bers (six lay and six clergy) from the groups below and in the quantity indicated:

■ (1) from the Order of Deacons■ (1) from the Order of Elders■ (1) Local Pastor or Associate Member■ (2) from the Transition Team■ (2) from the General Conference/Southeastern Jurisdiction Delegation


■ (2) from the Extended Cabinet■ (3) from the Board of Laity (not to be limited to only District Lay Leaders)BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Conference Educational Task Force should engage

in dialog and consult with groups and entities including, but not limited to large churches, county seat churches, small churches, progressive congregations, traditional congregations, and all ethnic churches (African American, Choctaw, Hispanic, and Caucasian, etc.). The General Conference Educational Task Force should also intentionally engage and seek input from seminary students and new clergy members.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in addition to a study, the General Conference Educational Task Force shall assist the delegation to plan and implement education events, presentations, talking points, summaries and FAQs that will help clergy, laity, and churches learn more about possible outcomes from the postponed 2020 General Conference and potential implications of those outcomes, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study and outcomes be made available for the 2022 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference and that the information be shared in the process of its develop-ment in an open, consistent, candid, transparent and accessible manner.

Submitted by Tom Wicker, Tupelo District Lay Leader, on behalf of the Bishop’s Transition Team

Financial EquityWHEREAS, ¶102 in The Book of Discipline (2016), under the Doctrine and Discipline in the

Christian Life section states, “It is therefore expected of all who continue therein that they should con-tinue to evidence their desire of salvation, “First: By doing no harm, by avoiding evil of every kind...”; and

WHEREAS, ¶635, section 1.b in The Book of Discipline (2016), states, “This board (BOM) shall be directly amenable to the annual conference...”; and

WHEREAS, the 2020 Mississippi DCOM-HANDBOOK in the Minimum Financial Standards sec-tion 2.b states, “No more than $50,000 in debt, excluding mortgages”; and

WHEREAS, the 2020 Mississippi DCOM-HANDBOOK in the Minimum Financial Standards sec-tion gives a $50,000 debt limit, excluding mortgages, but does not exclude student loans; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference request the chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry to establish a task force to determine the effects of this debt limit on females and people of color; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this report will include the total number of people affected by this policy and include the number of males, females, and Black females; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the report be sent to the chair of Mississippi Black Methodist for Church Renewal, the chair of End Racism for Good Task Force, and the 2022 Mississippi Annual Conference.

The Mississippi caucus of Black Methodist for Church RenewalRev L Fitzgerald Lovett

Rev Elijah MitchellRev. Elbrist Masonm

Resolution for the Celebration of Female Clergy and the Remembrance of the life of Rev. Ruth Wood

WHEREAS women in the early 20th century responded to God’s call through the various expres-sions of Mississippi Methodism, including M.M. Merchant who was licensed to preach in 1900 in the MS Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church and ordained an elder in 1903, and

WHEREAS, four women in the Central Jurisdiction Mississippi Conference (i.e., African American congregations prior to the 1968 Merger) were approved supply pastors (i.e., non-clergy) and assigned to charges at various points between 1929 and 1965. One, Mabel Cochran, served small charges on the


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Gulf Coast from 1949-1965. Another woman, Margaret Bess, was accepted on trial by that conference in 1958 and served at the Mississippi Rural Center in Marion County until 1965, when her probationary membership was discontinued, and

WHEREAS Virginia Ruth Mayhew Wood was born on August 10, 1925, to Henry Ivan and Ora Allee Graham Mayhew in the recently established Etta, Mississippi, previously known as the Rocky Ford Community of Union County, and

WHEREAS this remarkable woman, following her completion of an English degree from Blue Mountain College, chose to respond to the Call of Christ on her life and pursue ministry outside of the classroom, and

WHEREAS in 1959, she courageously responded to this call to ministry and became the first woman licensed to preach in the North Mississippi Conference of the Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS she was ordained deacon in 1961 and elder in 1964 and became the first woman received into full connection in the Methodist Church in Mississippi in 1967, and

WHEREAS, she served fruitfully and faithfully the congregations of Pleasant Grove, Liberty, Crossroads, Jumpertown, Blackland, Oak Grove, Carolina, and Grace United Methodist Churches in Booneville; Dennis, Golden, and Old Bethel United Methodist Churches in southern Tishomingo County; Box Chapel, Hopewell, and Indian Springs United Methodist Churches in Alcorn County; Walls, Lake Cormorant, and Robinsonville in DeSoto and Tunica counties, and

WHEREAS she retired after 29 years in the ministry from Byhalia United Methodist Church in 1988, and

WHEREAS her example of bravery, determination, commitment, and grace have served as an example for generations of United Methodist clergy, in particular women in ministry,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all of the churches of the Mississippi Annual Conference are actively committed to the full inclusion of women in all aspects of ministry, including licensed and ordained pastoral leadership, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that by action of the 2021 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference, that the First Sunday of each June, beginning in 2022, be designated as “Celebration of the Call” Sunday in Memory of Rev. Ruth Wood, and in honor of our sisters in ministry, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these days be given to prayer, celebration, and a renewed com-mitment to the affirmation of female pastoral leadership and the encouragement of the call to clergy service within the lives of your youth and young adults.

Respectfully Submitted by the Extended Cabinet of the Mississippi Annual Conference and

The Mississippi Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women


B. Property

Bude United Methodist ChurchGCFA # 315345 District # 1110

WHEREAS, the Bude United Methodist Church, Brookhaven District of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, has faithfully served God, its members, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, a quorum of the remaining members of the Bude United Methodist Church, on March 31, 2021, in a duly called Charge Conference pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, voted to discon-tinue functioning as a congregation of The United Methodist Church effective April 10, 2021, and

WHEREAS, such discontinuation of the Bude United Methodist Church, was approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the church building, parsonage, and cemetery property was disposed of prior to the closure vote.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, knowing that the church building, parsonage, and cemetery prop-erty was disposed of prior to the closure vote, any other know or unknown property shall be transferred to the Trustees of The Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Incorporated, a Mississippi nonprofit corporation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining members’ church membership prior to the official closure of the church be moved to Meadville United Methodist Church or to a church of their choice.

Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr., Resident Bishop Reverend Dr. Stephen Cook, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Dr. Raigan Miskelly, Secretary of the Cabinet

Green Grove United Methodist Church GCFA # 977878 District # 2201

WHEREAS, the Green Grove United Methodist Church, East Jackson District of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, has faithfully served God, its members, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, a quorum of the remaining members of the Green Grove United Methodist Church, on March 24, 2021, in a duly called Church Conference pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, voted to discontinue functioning as a congregation of The United Methodist Church effective March 24, 2021, and

WHEREAS, such discontinuation of the Green Grove United Methodist Church, was approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the real property owned by the Green Grove United Methodist Church, is held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church and, upon discontinuation of the local church, such real property may be disposed of by The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and


THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the church property and buildings be transferred to The Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Incorporated, a Mississippi nonprofit corporation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining members’ church membership prior to the offi-cial closure of the church be moved to New Chapel United Methodist Church or to a church of their choice.

Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr., Resident BishopReverend Dr. Stephen Cook, Dean of the Cabinet

Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Miskelly, Secretary of the Cabinet

Clarks Chapel United Methodist ChurchGCFA # 318964 District # 5041

WHEREAS, the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church, Meridian District of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, has faith-fully served God, its members, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, a quorum of the remaining members of the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church, on April 11, 2021, in a duly called Church Conference pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, voted to discontinue functioning as a congregation of The United Methodist Church effective May 2, 2021, and

WHEREAS, such discontinuation of the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church, was approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the real property owned by the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church, is held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church and, upon discontinuation of the local church, such real property may be disposed of by The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members’ church memberships prior to the official closure of the church be moved to Hopewell (5042) UMC or a United Methodist Church of their choice.



Daleville United Methodist ChurchGCFA # 318918 District # 5100

WHEREAS, the Daleville United Methodist Church, Meridian District of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, has faithfully served God, its mem-bers, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, a quorum of the remaining members of the Daleville United Methodist Church, on October 25, 2020, in a duly called Church Conference pursuant to The Book of


Discipline of The United Methodist Church, voted to discontinue functioning as a congregation of The United Methodist Church effective October 25, 2020, and

WHEREAS, such discontinuation of the Daleville United Methodist Church, was approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the real property owned by the Daleville United Methodist Church, is held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church and, upon discontinuation of the local church, such real property may be disposed of by The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining members’ church memberships prior to the offi-cial closure of the church be moved to New Hope UMC or a United Methodist Church of their choice.



Dekalb United Methodist Church GCFA # 319024 District # 5140

WHEREAS, the Dekalb United Methodist Church, Meridian District of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, has faithfully served God, its mem-bers, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, a quorum of the remaining members of the Dekalb United Methodist Church, on October 25, 2020, in a duly called Church Conference pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, voted to discontinue functioning as a congregation of The United Methodist Church effective October 25, 2020, and

WHEREAS, such discontinuation of the Dekalb United Methodist Church, was approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the real property owned by the Dekalb United Methodist Church, is held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church and, upon discontinuation of the local church, such real property may be disposed of by The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members’ church memberships prior to the offi-cial closure of the church be moved to New Hope UMC or a United Methodist Church of their choice.




Union United Methodist ChurchGCFA # 320078 District # 5141

WHEREAS, the Union United Methodist Church, Meridian District of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, has faithfully served God, its mem-bers, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, a quorum of the remaining members of the Union United Methodist Church, on October 25, 2020, in a duly called Church Conference pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, voted to discontinue functioning as a congregation of The United Methodist Church effective October 25, 2020, and

WHEREAS, such discontinuation of the Union United Methodist Church, was approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the real property owned by the Union United Methodist Church, is held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church and, upon discontinu-ation of the local church, such real property may be disposed of by The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members’ church memberships prior to the official closure of the church be moved to New Hope UMC or a United Methodist Church of their choice.



Thrailkill United Methodist Church (5231) Meridian District

WHEREAS, the Thrailkill United Methodist Church, Meridian District, has faithfully served God, its members, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, there is no appointed pastor and there are no remaining members and Trustees of the Thrailkill United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, the discontinuation of the Thrailkill United Methodist Church was ordered and approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church on January 14, 2021, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to paragraph 2549 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (2016), the real property owned by the Thrailkill United Methodist Church is held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church and, upon discontinuation of the local church, such real property may be disposed of by The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church,

WHEREAS, the resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church;



THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the church property and buildings be transferred to Good Samaritan’s Church of God,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all mineral rights be reserved for the Faith Community Formation by The Mississippi Annual conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc.



Ebenezer United Methodist Church GCFA # 332293 District # 6522

WHEREAS, the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, New Albany District of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, has faithfully served God, its mem-bers, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, a quorum of the remaining members of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, on September 13, 2020, in a duly called Church Conference pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, voted to discontinue functioning as a congregation of The United Methodist Church effective September 13, 2020, and

WHEREAS, such discontinuation of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, was approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the real property owned by the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, is held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church and, upon discontinuation of the local church, such real property may be disposed of by The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining members’ church memberships be moved to Walnut United Methodist Church or a United Methodist Church of their choice.



Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church GCFA # 333880 District # 8131

WHEREAS, the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, located in the Senatobia District, in Tate County, Mississippi, has faithfully served God, its members, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, the remaining members of the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in a duly called Church Conference on March 28, 2021 voted to discontinue functioning as a United Methodist Church effective March 28, 2021, and

WHEREAS, the resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in session in the year 2021, declare the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church discontinued; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if there are any remaining assets, they will be transferred to the Trustees of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the current membership of the church be transferred to Senatobia First United Methodist Church or the church of their choice.



Resolution of Merger (9360) Noxapater and (9250) Louisville First United Methodist Churches

Starkville DistrictWHEREAS, Noxapater United Methodist Church (GCFA# 330740/Conference# 9360) of

Noxapater, MS and Louisville First United Methodist Church (GCFA #330580/Conference #9250) of Louisville, MS, after prayerful consideration, approved by vote at their individual church conferences on June 6, 2021, to merge after worshiping together beginning Easter Sunday April 4, 2021, and

WHEREAS, Noxapater United Methodist Church, Noxapater, MS and Louisville First United Methodist Church, Louisville, MS merged effective July 1, 2021 in accordance with paragraph 2546 of The 2016 Book of Discipline to form Noxapater United Methodist Church, retaining the GCFA# 330740, Conference #9360, and apportioned mission shares of the larger of the merged churches. Following is the plan of merger:

The plan of merger will include the following terms: Noxapater and Louisville First United Methodist Churches will meet at 218 East Main Street, Noxapater, MS, and will assume all responsibility, maintenance, and liability for the real and personal property of the merging churches.

Any future decisions about the church property formerly known as Louisville First United Methodist Church, will be the responsibility of the successor church, Noxapater United Methodist Church, and the Starkville District.

In accordance with The 2016 Book of Discipline (para. 2546.5) Noxapater United Methodist Church will maintain all necessary archival material and records of Louisville First United Methodist Church and Noxapater United Methodist Church.

All current members of Louisville First and Noxapater United Methodist Churches will be assumed by the Noxapater United Methodist Church membership, unless anyone indicate their desire to move membership to another church prior to July 1, 2021.

THEEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the merger of Louisville First United Methodist Church and Noxapater United Methodist Church is approved effective on July 1, 2021.




Weir United Methodist ChurchGCFA # 330864 District # 9530

WHEREAS, the Weir United Methodist Church, Starkville District of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, has faithfully served God, its members, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, a quorum of the remaining members of the Weir United Methodist Church, on July 26, 2020 in a duly called Charge Conference pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, voted to discontinue functioning as a congregation of The United Methodist Church effective July 31, 2020, and

WHEREAS, such discontinuation of the Weir United Methodist Church, was approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the real property owned by the Weir United Methodist Church, is held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church and, upon discontinuation of the local church, such real property may be disposed of by The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members’ church membership prior to the official closure of the church be moved to Salem Weir (9531) or a United Methodist church of their choice.

Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr., Resident BishopReverend Dr. Stephen Cook, Dean of the CabinetReverend Dr. Elizabeth Miskelly, Secretary of the

Cabinet

Hermanville United Methodist ChurchGCFA # 321541 District # 11381

WHEREAS, the Hermanville United Methodist Church, West Jackson District of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, has faithfully served God, its members, and its community for many years, and

WHEREAS, a quorum of the remaining members of the Hermanville United Methodist Church, on May 2, 2021, in a duly called Charge Conference pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, voted to discontinue functioning as a congregation of The United Methodist Church effective May 2, 2021, and

WHEREAS, such discontinuation of the Hermanville United Methodist Church, was approved by the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the real property owned by the Hermanville United Methodist Church, is held in trust for the benefit of The United Methodist Church and, upon discontinuation of the local church, such real property may be disposed of by the Trustees of The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.




BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining members’ church membership prior to the official closure of the church be moved to Port Gibson United Methodist Church or to a church of their choice.



C. Changes in Charge Lines (Effective 6/30/21 unless otherwise noted)

Brookhaven DistrictLovely Lane/Kingston (Lovely Lane 321745/1490, Kingston 321585/1491) will be known as Kingston (Kingston 321585/1491)

Lovely Lane/Kingston (Lovely Lane 321745/1490, Kingston 321585/1491) will be known as Lovely Lane (Lovely Lane 321745/1490)


Taylorsville First-Bethel (Taylorsville First 317286/2600, Bethel 317014/2601) will be known as Bethel-Collins (Bethel 317014/2600)

Taylorsville First-Bethel (Taylorsville First 317286/2600, Bethel 317014/2601) will be known as Taylorsville First (Taylorsville First 317286/2600)

Greenwood DistrictAcona-Black Hawk-Enon (Acona 331106/3010, Black Hawk 331141/3011, Enon 332032/3012) will be known as Acona (Acona 331106/3010)

Acona-Black Hawk-Enon (Acona 331106/3010, Black Hawk 331141/3011, Enon 332032/3012) will be known as Black Hawk (Black Hawk 331141/3011)

Acona-Black Hawk-Enon (Acona 331106/3010, Black Hawk 331141/3011, Enon 332032/3012) will be known as Enon (Enon 332032/3012)

Durant: First - West (Durant First 331287/3140, West 331846/3143) will be known as West (West 331846/3143)

Durant: First - West (Durant First 331287/3140, West 331846/3143) will be known as Durant First (Durant First 331287/3140)

Spring Grove-Rocky Hill (Spring Grove 332806/3182, Rocky Hill 331904/3580) will be known as Spring Grove (Spring Grove 332806/3182)

Spring Grove-Rocky Hill (Spring Grove 332806/3182, Rocky Hill 331904/3580) will be known as Rocky Hill (Rocky Hill 331904/3580)

Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion (Shady Grove 982705/3500, Kilmichael: Mt. Zion 982716/3501) will be known as Shady Grove (Shady Grove 982705/3500)

Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion (Shady Grove 982705/3500, Kilmichael: Mt. Zion 982716/3501) will be known as will be known as Kilmichael: Mt. Zion (Kilmichael: Mt. Zion 982716/3501)

Hattiesburg DistrictHattiesburg: Grandview (Grandview 317297/ 4171) will be known as Hattiesburg: Glendale/Hattiesburg: Grandview (Grandview 317297/ 4171, Glendale 316646/ 4170)


Hattiesburg: Glendale (Glendale 316646/ 4170) will be known as Hattiesburg: Glendale/Hattiesburg: Grandview (Grandview 317297/ 4171, Glendale 316646/ 4170)

Lumberton-Maxie (Lumberton 320568/ 4380, Maxie 320193/ 4381 (CLOSED 9-26-2018) will be known as Lumberton (Lumberton 320568/ 4380)

McLain Charge (McLain UMC 316841/4410, Leaf 316852/4411) will be known as Leaf (Leaf 316852/4411)

McLain Charge (McLain UMC 316841/4410, Leaf 316852/4411) will be known as McLain (McLain UMC 316841/4410)

New Augusta-Beaumont (New Augusta 316987/ 4480, Beaumont 316874/ 4481) will be known as Beaumont (Beaumont 316874/ 4481)

New Augusta-Beaumont (New Augusta 316987/ 4480, Beaumont 316874/ 4481) will be known as New Augusta (New Augusta 316987/ 4480)

Stringer-Old Bay Springs (Stringer 317242/ 4630, Old Bay Springs 317036/ 4631) will be known as Stringer (Stringer 317242/ 4630)

July 1, 2020: Laurel: St Paul (St Paul 976852/4320, Mallalieu 976841/ 4300) will be known as Laurel: St Paul (St Paul 976852 /4320).

July 1, 2020: Blue Ridge/Smith Chapel (Blue Ridge 977138/4301, Smith Chapel 977140 /4302) will be known as Mallalieu (Blue Ridge 977138/4301, Smith Chapel 977140/4302, Mallalieu 976841/4300)

Meridian DistrictNorth Bend (North Bend 318931/5470) will be known as North Bend/Henry’s Chapel (North Bend 318931/5470, Henry’s Chapel 319707/5450 )

Philadelphia First/Henry’s Chapel (Philadelphia First 319467/5500, Henry’s Chapel 319707/5450) will be known as Philadelphia First (Philadelphia First 319467/5500)

Cleveland Charge (Clark’s Chapel 318964/5041 CLOSED 5/2/2021, Hopewell 319376/5042, Mt Pleasant 319398/5043) will be known as Cleveland Charge (Hopewell 319376/5042, Mt Pleasant 319398/5043)

Stonewell/Hopewell (Stonewall 319684/5680, Hopewell 319638/5152) will be known as Stonewall (Stonewall 319684/5680)

Stonewell/Hopewell (Stonewall 319684/5680, Hopewell 319638/5152) will be known as Hopewell (Hopewell 319638/5152)

St. Matthew (New St. Matthew 977845/5670) will be known as New St. Matthew (New St. Matthew 977845/5670)

New Albany DistrictIuka South (Rutledge-Salem 334508/6513, Snowdown 332761/6251, Spring Hill 332772/6252, Pleasant Hill 332750/6250) will be known as Iuka South (Rutledge-Salem 334508/6513, Snowdown 332761/6251, Pleasant Hill 332750/6250)

Iuka South (Rutledge-Salem 334508/6513, Snowdown 332761/6251, Spring Hill 332772/6252, Pleasant Hill 332750/6250) will be known as Spring Hill (Spring Hill 332772/6252)

August 5, 2020: Oxford East (Midway 333801/6401, Christian Rest 333435/6400, Tula 328815/6402) will be known as Oxford East (Tula 328815/6402)

Ingomar-Mt Zion (Ingomar 332590/6220 and Mt Zion 334213/6221) will be known as Ingomar (Ingomar 332590/6220)

Ingomar-Mt Zion (Ingomar 332590/6220 and Mt Zion 334213/6221) will be known as Mt Zion (Mt Zion 334213/6221)

Tupelo DistrictJanuary 1, 2021: Aberdeen: Athens/Kings Chapel (Athens 982523/10031, Kings Chapel 982476/10033) will be known as Aberdeen: Athens (Athens 982523/10031)

January 1, 2021: Spruell Chapel (Spruell Chapel 982215/10072) will be known as Spruell Chapel/Kings Chapel (Spruell Chapel 982215/10072, Kings Chapel 982476/10033)

Houston: South (Buena Vista 328325/10210, Macedonia 329216/10212, McCondy 328314/10213) will be known as Houston: South (Buena Vista 328325/10210, McCondy 328314/10213)

Houston: South (Buena Vista 328325/10210, Macedonia 329216/10212, McCondy 328314/10213) will be known as Macedonia (Macedonia 329216/10212)

Mooreville (Mooreville 328542/10230, Allen’s Chapel 329433/10231, Andrews Chapel 329490/10232) will be known as Mooreville (Mooreville 328542/10230, Allen’s Chapel 329433/10231)

Mooreville (Mooreville 328542/10230, Allen’s Chapel 329433/10231, Andrews Chapel 329490/10232) will be known as Andrews Chapel (Andrews Chapel 329490/10232)

West Jackson DistrictBenton/Midway (Benton 321222/11040, Midway 321687/11041) will be known as Benton (Benton 321222/11040)Benton/Midway (Benton 321222/11040, Midway 321687/11041) Will be known as Midway (Midway 321687/11041)



Section Xii

ConferenCe DireCtory

A. Clergy DireCtory AnD ServiCe reCorDS

Clergy MeMberS of ConferenCe

ABRAMS, CAROLYN — Spouse: Robert Lee. (RE) (F)1/7/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 818 5313. Home: (770) 908-1813. Address: 4900 Forest Glade Court, Stone Mountain, GA 39402.

ABRAMS, ROBERT — Spouse: Carolyn. (RE) (M) 2/1/1949. History: Retired. Home: (770) 908 1813. Address: 4900 Forest Glade Court, Stone Mountain, GA 39402.

ADAMS, ANYA — Spouse: Cleve. (PL) (F) 4/29/1964. History: Ocean Springs: St James, 12/1/2019 6/30/2021; Ocean Springs: St James, 7/1/2021-12/13/2021; H A Brown Memorial, 1/1/2022-. Office: (228) 865-3601. Mobile: (228) 343 0348. Email: [email protected]. Address: 630 24th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501.

Appointment Codes AF – AFFiliAte MeMber

AM – AssociAte MeMber

DM – DiAconAl Minister

Dr – retireD DiAconAl Minister

FD – DeAcon in Full connection

Fe – elDer in Full connection

Fl – Full-tiMe locAl PAstor

lM – certiFieD lAy Minister

lP – other locAl PAstor

oA – AssociAte MeMber oF other AnnuAl conFerence

oD – DeAcon MeMber oF other AnnuAl conFerence

oe – elDer MeMber oF other AnnuAl conFerence

oF – Full MeMber oF other AnnuAl conFerence

oP – ProbAtionAry MeMber oF other AnnuAl conFerence

PD – ProbAtionAry DeAcon

Pe – ProbAtionAry elDer

Pl – PArt-tiMe locAl PAstor

rA – retireD AssociAte MeMber

rD – retireD DeAcon in Full connection

re – retireD Full elDer

rl – retireD locAl PAstor

rP – retireD ProbAtionAry MeMber

sy – other suPPlies - GcFA neeDs to receive inForMAtion on AssiGneD PAstors

Ethnicity Codes AA – AFricAn AMericAn

AsA – AsiAn AMericAn

hA – hisPAnic AMericAn

Me – Multi ethnic

nA – nAtive AMericAn

ot – other

WA – White AMericAn

ADAMS-WILSON, JACOB (Jake) — Spouse: Sarah Jo. (FE) (M) 8/30/1982. History: New Covenant, 2009-2012; Alta Woods, 2008-2012; Duke Divinity School, Student, 2012 2014; Starkville First, 2014-2020; Wesley Foundation ECCC, 2020-; Decatur, 2020 . Mobile: (601) 506-1664. Email: [email protected]. Address: 199 West Broad Street, Decatur, MS 39327.

ADAMS-WILSON, SARAH (Sarah Jo) — Spouse: Jake. (FE) (F) 11/18/1988. History: Longview, 2014-2020; Adaton, 2014-2020; Wesley Foundation, ECC, 2020-; Decatur, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 818 7055. Email: [email protected]. Address: 199 West Broad Street, Decatur, MS 39327.

ALEXANDER, MARTHA — (RE) (F) 12/6/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 594-1725. Home: (601) 488-4373. Email: [email protected]. Address: 303 Monterey Drive, Clinton, MS 39056.

ALEXANDER, WILLIAM (WC) — Spouse: Marie. (RL) (M) 9/22/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 554-7988. Address: 2180-B CR 548, Booneville, MS 38829-8285.

ALLEN, JOHN — Spouse: Madalyn. (FL) (M) 8/27/1973. History: St Stephens, 2018 ; Clarks Chapel, 2018-. Mobile: (769) 232-0305. Email: [email protected]. Address: 213 S Yazoo Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194.

ALLEN, MARK — Spouse: Jennifer. (PL) (M) 7/22/1970. History: Sweetwater, 2011-. Home: (601) 754 7954. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2246 Callender Road NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

ALTMAN, MERVYN (Jon) — (FE) (M) 9/26/1959. History: Foxworth, 1986-1987; Meridian: Wesley, 1987-1988; Wesley: Meridian, 1988-1989; Mississippi City, 2014-2017; Harrisville, 2017-2018; Kingston, 2018-2020; Lovely Lane, 2018-2020; Greendale, 2020 ; Oak Grove, 2020-; Mt Vernon, 2020-; Mt Olive, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 502 7869. Home: (601) 384-5695. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 65, Bude, MS 39630.

ANDERSON, SANDRAS — (PL) (F) 7/3/1959. History: Louisville: Hopewell, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 417-8013. Email: [email protected]. Address: 308 Landrum Street, Kosciusko, MS 39090.

ANDERSON, LYNNE — Spouse: William Jeff. (PL) (F) 9/5/1959. History: Pleasant Grove, 2002 . Mobile: (601) 480-1210. Email: [email protected]. Address: 11101 Gilbert Joyner Road, Meridian, MS 39305.

ANDERSON, ROBERT (Mark) — Spouse: Melinda. (FE) (M) 6/16/1964. History: Laurel First, 2013 2021; Ellisville First, 2021-. Office: (601) 477-8776. Mobile: (601) 467-3538. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 956, Laurel, MS 39441.

ANDERSON, SAMUEL — Spouse: Viera Jean. (RL) (M) 7/1/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 604 8497. Home: (601) 693-1588. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10051 Road 1127, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

ANTHONY, RONALD, JR. (Ron) — Spouse: Catrina. (PL) (M) 9/28/1982. History: Wrights Chapel, 2012-2013; Asbury, 2013-; St Peter, 2013-. Mobile: (662) 364-2841. Email: [email protected]. Address: 90 Anthony Road, Brooksville, MS 39739.

APPEL, KURT — Spouse: Claudia. (FE) (M) 2/9/1964. History: Gulfport, 1995-99; Pass Christian First, 2001-2004; Christ, 2001-2004; Cargill Associates, 2004-2012; Long Beach: Christ, 2011-2015; Asbury, 2015-2017; Mendenhall, 2017-; Missio Dei Ministry, 2017-; Mendenhall, 2017-. Mobile: (228) 342-0777. Email: [email protected]. Address: 512 Oak Street, Mendenhall, MS 39114.

ARMSTRONG, ROBERT — Spouse: Gail. (RL) (M) 11/5/1948. History: Retired; Bay Springs, 2021-. Office: (601) 897-0762. Mobile: (601) 597 2677. Home: (601) 638-2175. Email: [email protected]. Address: 313 MS 18, Bay Springs, MS 39422.


ARMSTRONG, TERRI — (FE) (F) 1/3/1963. History: Methodist Hospital, Memphis, 1990-1991; Eudora First, 1990-1992; Caswell Springs, 1992-1994; Methodist Hospital, Memphis, 1994-1997; Family Leave, 1997-98; Traceway Retirement Community, 1998-. Office: (662) 844-1441. Mobile: (662) 321-3270. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1103 Nixon Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801.

ARRINGTON, DONALD — Spouse: Grace. (PL) (M) 4/26/1955. History: Mt. Pisgah, 2017-; Pleasant Valley, 2017-; Union Grove, 2017-. Mobile: (662) 646-1146. Home: (662) 256 3481. Email: rev_arringtond@ yahoo.com. Address: 612 Cox Street, Amory, MS 38821.

ARTMANN, THOMAS JR. (Tommy) — Spouse: Paula. (RE) (M) 12/7/1953. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 606-6263. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3629 Cumberland Trace, Birmingham, AL 35242.

ASHFORD, ANTHONY (Tony) — (FE) (M) 2/28/1960. History: Brownlee, 2003 2011; Military, 2003-2011; Sherman Hill, 2011-2018; Mars Hill, 2011-2018; Lynch Chapel, 2011-2018; Jones Chapel, 2018-; Winona: Haven, 2018. Mobile: (662) 497-6467. Email: [email protected]. Address: 302 Allen Circle, Winona, MS 38967.

ASHFORD-MINOR, ROCHELLE — (FE) (F) 2/11/1954. History: Eupora: Liberty, 2013-2018; Louisville: Hopewell, 2018-2020; Louisville: Wesley, 2018-2020; Hattiesburg: St John, 2020-2021; Hattiesburg: St Paul, 2020-2021; Tupelo: St Paul, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 769 6683. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7400 New Light Road, Starkville, MS 39759.

ASHTON, LOYE (Loye) — Spouse: Akiko Sekihata. (FD) (M) 2/25/1967. History: Tougaloo College, 2007-2020; Class2Class, 8/1/2020-. Mobile: (520) 223-1245. Email: [email protected]. Address: 500 W County Line Road, Tougaloo, MS 39174.

ASSINK, MICHAEL (Mike) — (PL) (M) 4/17/1951. History: Barlow; Rehoboth, 2001-2015; Pleasant Valley, 2001-2015; Brandywine, 2001-2015; Beauregard, 2015-. Mobile: (601) 317-4465. Home: (601) 643-5021. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2299 Norton-Assink Road, Wesson, MS 39191.

ATCHISON, WILLIAM (Skip) — Spouse: Glenae. (FE) (M) 12/7/1955. History: Sartartia, 1991 1995; Mt Pleasant, 1995-1996; Independence. 1996-1998; Hebron, 1996-1998; Hickory Flat, 1998 2000; Bethlehem, 2000-2003; Bethany, 2003-2008; Fletchers Chapel, 2003-2008; Pearl River Avenue, 2008-2014; Felder, 2008-2014; Bay Springs, 2014 2017; Brookhaven: Jackson Street, 2017-; Hawkins Chapel, 2017 . Office: (601) 833-2567. Mobile: 662-571-9393. Home: (601) 833-2507. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 908 North Jackson Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

ATKINS, CHARLES (Tom) — Spouse: Mary Jo. (FE) (M) 10/18/1951. History: Course of Study, 2001-2002; Wesleyanna, 2001-2002; Braxton, 2001-2002; Greenville First, 2002-2005; Columbia First, 2005-2009; Como, 2009-2014; Wesley Chapel, 2009-2014; Brookhaven First, 2014-2017; Vicksburg: Crawford Street, 2017 2019; Anguilla, 2019-; Grace, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 441-4010. Email: [email protected]. Address: 631 Front Street, Anguilla, MS 38721.

ATWOOD, TIMOTHY (Tim) — (AM) (M) 5/7/1964. History: Marks, 2014-2021; Lambert, 2014 2021; Calvary, 2021-; Mt Olivet, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 444 8959. Email: atwood_tim@yahoo. com. Address: 318 Tate Avenue, New Albany, MS 38652.

AYCOCK, MELVIN JR. — Spouse: Sue. (SY) (M) 4/14/1953. History: New Hope, 2019-2020; Boone’s Chapel, 2019-. Office: (662) 841-0995. Mobile: (662) 871-8272. Home: (662) 566-2868. (SY) (M) Email: [email protected]. Address: 133 Sesame Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801.

BAILEY, GRADY JR. — Spouse: Jennie. (RE) (M) 8/18/1938. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 573 0528. Home: (601) 829-9039. Email: [email protected]. Address: 96 Holmar Drive, Brandon, MS 39047.


BAILEY, JAMES JR. (Jamie) — (FE) (M) 12/21/1956. History: Scooba, 2009-2015; Binnsville, 2009-2015; Wesley Foundation EMCC, 2012-2015; Starkville: Aldersgate, 2015-; Adaton, 2020-. Office: (662) 323 4657. Mobile: (662) 889-3029. Email: [email protected]. Address: 101 Edgewood Drive, Starkville, MS 39759.

BAILEY, MICHELLE (Michelle) — (FE) (F) 5/10/1965. History: Dunkirk-Bethel-Center, (N IN), 1996 99; Starr-Braxton, 1999-2001; Gulfport: Ramsay Memorial, 2001-2008; Biloxi: Beauvoir, 2009-. Office: (228) 388-1478. Mobile: (228) 760-1955. Email: [email protected]. Address: 17170 Country Cove, Saucier, MS 39574.

BAKER, JAMES (Clay) — Spouse: Jane. (RE) (M) 12/29/1937. History: Retired; Oakland, 1990-; Tillatoba, 1990-. Mobile: (662) 934-6000. Home: (662) 563-8253. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7506 Eureka Road, Courtland, MS 38620.

BAKER, MICHAEL — (FE) (M) 3/12/1973. History: Bude, 1999-2002; Mt Olive, 2001-2002; Mt Vernon, 2001-2002; Oak Grove, 2001-2002; US Navy, 2002-. Mobile: (757) 589-1853. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 127 Stepping Stone Trail, Jacksonville, NC 28546.

BALL, DEXTER — (PL) (M) 10/17/1969. History: Macedonia, 7/1/2017-6/30/2018; St Mark, 7/1/2017-6/30/2018; St Mark, 2018-; Macedonia, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 803 1537. Email: [email protected]. Address: 508 Webb Ball Road, McCool, MS 39108.

BANES, HENRY (Gene) — Spouse: Elsie. (RE) (M) 4/3/1945. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 668 6413. Home: (601) 546-2920. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1021 Highway 43 South, Pelahatchie, MS 39145-3239.

BARBER, JOSEPH (Joe) — Spouse: Tori. (OE) (M) 8/11/1958. History: Carthage First, 2019-. Office: (601) 267-8838. Mobile: (423) 360-0754. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 169, Carthage, MS 39051.

BARKSDALE, WILLIAM JR. (Bill) — (FE) (M) 11/3/1967. History: Madison First, 1993-1997; Mississippi Conference, 1997-2003; Madison, 2003-2020; Oxford: St Andrews, 2012 2017; Natchez: Jefferson Street, 2017-2021; Transitional Leave, 4/2021-6/30/21; Mountain Sky Conference, 7/2021- Office: (601) 442-3795. Mobile: (601) 624-8546. Email: [email protected]. Address: 511 Jefferson Street, Natchez, MS 39210.

BARKUM, NATHANIEL SR. — Spouse: Teresa. (FL) (M) 1/27/1971. History: Merrill Chapel, 2007 2009; Gulfport: Ramsay Memorial, 2010-. Mobile: (228) 669-6258. Email: [email protected]. Address: 12472 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport, MS 39503.

BARLOW, ROY (Ben) — Spouse: Emily. (FE) (M) 10/13/1978. History: Long Beach First, 2005 2009; Hurley, 2009-2011; Long Beach First, 2011-. Office: (228) 863-9619. Mobile: (228) 806-2787. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 375, Long Beach, MS 39560.

BARNES, FREDERICK — (SY) (M) 9/14/1974. History: McComb: St Paul, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 522-5142. Email: [email protected]. Address: 36 Barnes-Daniels Drive, Columbia, MS 39429.

BARNES, JIMMY — (RE) (M) 9/6/1946. History: Retired; Cornerstone, 2018-. Office: (662) 844 0409. Mobile: (662) 610-9288. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1013 McKinley, Tupelo, MS 38801.

BARRON, COLUMBUS — (RE) (M) 6/29/1922. History: Retired. Home: (662) 773-6556. Address: 780 Arnett Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

BAXTON, CRAIG SR. — Spouse: Janice. (FL) (M) 10/25/1967. History: Carthage: Greenwood Chapel, 2013-2017; Carthage: Wesley Chapel, 2013-2017; Brandon: Trinity, 2017-; St James, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 832-1263. Home: (601) 371-0147. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6167 Springridge Road, Raymond, MS 39154.


BAYLISS, MILFORD (Buddy) — Spouse: Verna. (RL) (M) 3/13/1937. History: Retired; Edwards, 2020-. Mobile: 601-278-6702. Home: (601) 214-8050. Email: [email protected]. Address: 209 Monterey Road, Richland, MS 39218.

BEAM, JERRY — Spouse: Sally. (RE) (M) 9/26/1941. History: Retired; Mt Olive, 2012-. Office: (601) 797-3965. Mobile: (662) 507-2040. Email: [email protected]. Address: 201 Camelia Trail, Brandon, MS 39047.

BEAM-INGRAM, ALICIA — (FD) (F) 10/9/1968. History: Florence: Marvin, 1996-98; Hattiesburg: Main Street, Education, 1998-2000; Cokesbury, 2000; Cokesbury, Manager, 2001-2007; Piney Woods School, 2007-2010; Beam of Light, 2014-. Mobile: (601) 665-3235. Email: [email protected]. Address: 520 Vine Street, Apt 6B, Flowood, MS 39232.

BEAM-INGRAM, JAMES (Jim) — (FE) (M) 2/15/1972. History: New Hope, 1998-2003; Brandon, First Associate 2003-2004; Pelahatchie: First-Gulde, 2004; Pelahatchie First, 2004-2006; Sweetwater, 2001-2003; Gulde, 2004-2006; New Hope, 2001-2003; Wesleyanna, 2006 2010; Course of Study, Director, 2006-2010; Wesley, 2010-2012; Delgado Community College, 2014-2018; Byrd’s Chapel, 2018-2020; Adams, 2020-. Office: (769) 242-0286. Mobile: (601) 540-1614. Home: (769) 242-0923. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2201 Brumfield Road SW, Summit, MS 39666.

BEARD, TIMOTHY (Tim) — (RE) (M) 6/13/1949. History: Retired. Collins, 2020-; Bethel, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 498-4865. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 220, Petal, MS 39428.

BEASLEY, ZACHARY (Zach) — Spouse: Sharon. (FE) (M) 3/19/1955. History: Morton Circuit, 1983 1985; Brandon Circuit, 1985-1990; Student, Candler, 1987-1990; Gulfport: St Mark-Riley Chapel, 1990; St Mark, 2001-2009; Riley Chapel, 2002-2009; Wesley Foundation JSU, Director, 2009-2011; Canton, 2009-2013; Rust College, 2013-2015; Calvin Chapel, 2013-; Holly Springs: Asbury, 2013-. Office: (662) 252-1766. Mobile: (228) 760-2022. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6781 Jessie Hoyt Drive, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

BEAUCHAMP, FINIS — Spouse: Gloria. (AM) (M) 10/1/1956. History: Flowood, 2004-2013. Vaiden, 2013-. Mobile: (601) 497-7384. Email: [email protected]. Address: 204 East Street, Vaiden, MS 39176.

BECNEL, MEGAN — Spouse: Kevin. (FE) (F) 10/8/1986. History: Picayune: Trinity, 2012-2016; Personal Leave, 2016-2017; Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus, 2017-2018; Mississippi City, 2017-. Office: (228) 896-7626. Mobile: (601) 660 0834. Home: (769) 926-0862. Email: [email protected]. Address: 18 Timber Lane, Gulfport, MS 39507.

BEGGIANI, WILLIAM — Spouse: Natasha. (FL) (M) 12/31/1975. History: Independence, 2017 2021; Eagle Lake, 2021-; Redwood, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 497-5010. Email: [email protected]. Address: 406 Twisted Oaks Cove, Richland, MS 39218.

BELL, CONNOR — Spouse: Karolyne. (PE) (M) 3/31/1993. History: North Georgia Conference, 2019-. Mobile: (228) 493-8591. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3742 Gloucester Drive, Tucker, GA 30084.

BENEFIELD-PFAFF, RACHEL — Spouse: Scott. (FE) (F) 10/30/1963. History: Gulfport: Handsboro, 1999; Handsboro, 2001-2006; Biloxi: Leggett Memorial, 2012-. Office: (228) 297-0029. Mobile: (228) 697-6707. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1410 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39350.

BENSON, DE MARIO SR. — Spouse: Sandra. (FL) (M) 2/17/1980. History: St Paul, 2009-2010; Mt Salem, 2010-2012; St Mary’s, 2010-2012; White Oak, 2017-2019; Jackson: Pratt Memorial, 2012 ; Gluckstadt, 2019-. Office: (601) 352-5685. Mobile: (601) 953-4230. Email: [email protected]. Address: 134 Edward Owens Drive, Terry, MS 39170.


BENSON, LAWRENCE (Larry) — Spouse: Alta. (RL) (M) History: Retired. Mobile: (985) 516 1262. Home: E(601) 772-9461. mail: [email protected]. Address: 292 Humphrey Road, Poplarville, MS 39470.

BESHELL, PECKIE (Jill) — (RD) (F) 12/16/1936. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 988-4318. Home: (601) 825-6663. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4714 Meadow Brook Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801-9502.

BEVILL, SARA (Sally) — Spouse: Todd. (FE) (F) 12/30/1958. History: Lewisburg / Hernando Associate 1991-1993; Jackson, Van Winkle, 1993-1995; GBGM, 1995-2004; Ridgeland: First, 2004-2006; Missionary to the United States, 2001-2004; Beauvoir, 2006-2007; Vancleave, 2011-2012; Mt Pleasant, 2011-2012; Biloxi: Heritage, 2012-2016; Vicksburg: Hawkins, 2016-2019; Greenville First/Trinity, 2019-2020; Talowah, 2020-; Purvis, 2020 . Mobile: (228) 365-5138. Email: [email protected]. Address: 212 Meadow St., Purvis, MS 39475.

BIEDENHARN, DOROTHY (Clare) — (RE) (F) 11/29/1952. History: Retired. Office: (502) 930-6237. Mobile: (662) 209-2920. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2412 E Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150.

BIRD, JASON — Spouse: Teresa. (FL) (M) 3/20/1965. History: Moselle, 2014-2016; Mount Olive (Jones County), 2014-2016; Pleasant Hill, 2016-2017; Pearl: First, 2017-2021; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 2019-. Office: (601) 939-2163. Mobile: (601) 917-9217. Email: [email protected]. Address: 117 Greenridge Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

BISHOP, DONALD (Don) — Spouse: Nancy. (RE) (M) 12/8/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 255 5497. Home: (662) 869-0209. Email: [email protected]. Address: 192 Brock Drive, Saltillo, MS 38866.

BISHOP, NANCY — Spouse: Don. (RD) (F) (WA) 8/2/1946. History: Retired. Home: (662) 869 0209. Email: [email protected]. Address: 192 Brock Drive, Saltillo, MS 38866.

BISHOP, RICKY — Spouse: Sharon. (AM) (M) 3/18/1953. History: Tishomingo First, 2006-2009; Wheeler-Meadow Creek, 2009-2015; New Albany: Calvary, 2015-2018; Mt Olivet, 2015 2018; Booneville: Lebanon, 2018-; Booneville: Christ, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 231 6553. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 364, Baldwyn, MS 38824.

BLACK, WARREN JR. — Spouse: Janis. (RE) (M) 1/4/1950. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 816 9388. Email: [email protected]. Address: 306 Lewis Lane, Oxford, MS 38655.

BLACK, WILLIAM (Pete) — Spouse: Glenda. (PL) (M) 10/18/1956. History: Kilmichael Mt Zion, 6/23/2020 6/28/2021; 2021; Kilmichael Mt Zion, 7/1/2021-. Mobile: (586) 549-2840. Email: [email protected]. Address: 212 East Church Street, Ruleville, MS 38771.

BLACKWELL, ELLIS JR. — Spouse: Omintha. (RA) (M) 8/12/1937. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 552 1417. Home: (601) 894-3548. Address: POB 283, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.

Blackwell, Sylvia — (FE) (F) 8/9/1962. History: Asbury Theological Seminary, 1984-87; Alta Woods, 1987-1993; Madison, St Matthew’s, 1993-2002; Family Leave, 2002; The One Foundation, 2009-2014; Seneasha, 2013-2018; Shrock, 2013-2019; Goodman First, 2013 2019; Transitional Leave, 2019-. Mobile: (501) 551-1913. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4213 Wait Street, Little Rock, AR 72205.

BOGER, EUGENE — (FL) (M) 5/27/1974. History: St Paul, 2015-; St Elizabeth, 2016-. Office: (601) 482-3753. Mobile: (404) 307-6518. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1210 28th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301.


BOLDEN, MAXINE — Spouse: Michael. (FE) (F) 3/12/1964. History: Greer Chapel, 2004-2011; Wesley Foundation MVSU, Director, 2011-2014; Samuel Chapel, 2011-2014; Personal Leave, 2014 2015; Wesley Foundation JSU, 2015-2019; Tougaloo College, 2019-. Office: (601) 977-7758. Mobile: (601) 594-6368. Home: (601) 977-0453. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1448 Tracewood Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.

BOLEN, MARTA — Spouse: Bill. (PL) (F) History: Glenfield, 2021-. Office: (662) 534-2635. Mobile: (787) 364-0351. Home: (662) 316-8466. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1057 CR 35, Etta, MS 38627.

BOLLINGER, DONALD — Spouse: Joy. (SY) (M) 7/25/1964. History: Eureka, 2019-. Mobile: (901) 319 0610. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1510 Hernando Pointe Cove N, Hernando, MS 38632.

BOLTON, LARRY — Spouse: Patsy. (RA) (M) 11/19/1953. History: Retired. Home: (601) 753 9233. Address: 107 Juanita Blackwell Drive, Beaumont, MS 39423.

BOND, JOHN — (RP) (M) 7/16/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 355-4614. Home: (228) 497 2470. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1512 Seacliffe Drive, Gautier, MS 39553.

BONDS, CODY — (SY) History: Truslow, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 784-9016. Email: [email protected]. Address: 402 Robin Cove, Senatobia, MS 38668.

BONDS, JERRY — Spouse: Mary. (PL) (M) 10/5/1950. History: Blue Mountain, 2007-2019; Rocky Springs, 2019-; Camp Ground, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 423-8027. Home: (662) 423-3162. Email: [email protected]. Address: 357 CR 956, Iuka, MS 38852.

BOOKER, LINNIE (Juanita) — (RA) (F) 12/2/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 614-3430. Home: (901) 504-0698. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7546 Baysweet Drive, Memphis, TN 39125.

BOOKER, OLIVEAR — Spouse: Warren. (PL) (F) 10/17/1954. History: Union Memorial, 2012-. Mobile: (662) 515-1236. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3535 Springhill Road, Greenwood, MS 38930.

BORDEN, BETSY — Spouse: Chris. (PL) F) 10/21/1961. History: Rices Chapel, 2020-2021; Early Grove, 2020-2021; Hopewell, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 660-0324. Email: [email protected]. Address: PO Box 982, Iuka, MS 38852.

BORDEN, CHRIS — Spouse: Betsy. (FL) (M) 11/7/1963. History: Booneville: Grace, 2019-2020; Camp Ground, 6/7/2020-8/25/2020; Ebenezer, 6/7/2020-8/25/2020; Falkner, 7/1/2020 6/30/2021; Paradise, 2021-; Rutledge-Salem-2021-; Snowdown, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 660-0322. Email: [email protected]. Address: 131 CR 620, Corinth, MS 38834.

BORDERS, CLIFTON (Rod) — Spouse: Gloria. (RE) (M) 8/15/1945. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 896 3878. Email: [email protected]. Address: 14 Baytowne Row, Madison, MS 39110.

BOWEN, CHADWICK (Chad) — Spouse: Katie. (FE) (M) 9/18/1986. History: Burton Memorial, 2012 2014; Gulfport First, 2012-2014; Shannon, 2014-2019; Brewer, 2014-2019; Winona Moore Memorial, 2019-; Greenwood District, 2019-. Office: (662) 283-3804. Mobile: (601) 317-3169. Email: [email protected]. Address: 204 Sterling Avenue, Winona, MS 38967.

BOWIE, JOHN — Spouse: Gladys. (RE) (M) 3/15/1951. History: Retired. Office: (601) 892-6020. Home: (601) 871-1135. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2300 Seven Springs Road, Apt. C111, Raymond, MS 39154-7654.


BOWLIN, JOHN (Johnny) — Spouse: Melinda. (FL) (M) 1/13/1972. History: Adams, 2014-2020; Grace, 2020-; Meadow Creek, 2020-; Wheeler, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 384-6051. Home: (601) 567 2315. Email: [email protected]. Address: 645 CR 5031, Booneville, MS 38829.

BOX, PHILLIP — Spouse: Lisa. (FE) (M) 1/4/1953. History: Houston, First, 1973; Houston, First, 1973; Nanih Waiya, 1974-78; Courtland, 1979-86; Webb-Sumner, Glendora, 1986-89; Shannon-Brewer, 1989-2003; Booneville: First, 2003; Brewer, 2001-2003; Shannon, 2001-2003; Booneville First, 2003-2010; Fulton First, 2010-. Office: (662) 862-9530. Mobile: (662) 213-1588. Home: (662) 862-9536. Email: [email protected]. Address: 414 E Sheffield, Fulton, MS 38843.

BOYD, ALFRED JR. — Spouse: Angela. (PL) (M) 8/20/1976. History: Clinton: St Paul, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 951-2305. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6004 Jimmy Williams Road, Clinton, MS 39056.

BOYD, LESLIE (Haven) — (PD) (F) 4/9/1993. History: Laurel First, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 317 1180. Email: [email protected]. Address: 843 N. 5th Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440.

BOYD, JOHN (Milton) — Spouse: Mimi. (RE) (M) 2/15/1939. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 471 4735. Email: [email protected]. Address: 9954 Old Highway 61 South, Dundee, MS 38826.

BOYD, MARTY — Spouse: Shirley. (FL) (M) 7/15/1955. History: Jones Chapel, 2010-2015; Sturgis: Boyd Chapel-Pleasant Grove, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 418-3333. Home: (662) 324 1294. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3348 Pat Station Road, Starkville, MS 39759.

BRACEY, DEBORAH — Spouse: Charles. (PL) (F) 5/18/1952. History: Mt Pleasant, 2016-. Mobile: (601) 613-1103. Home: (601) 373-4336. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6289 Springridge Road, Raymond, MS 39154.

BRACKETT, KATHERINE (Kathy) — (RL) (F) 9/13/1948. History: Retired; Palestine, 2021-; Ozark, 2021. Mobile: (662) 315-4522. Home: (662) 369-6359. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 9322, Columbus, MS 39705.

BRADLEY, ANNE-RUSSELL — Spouse: Scott. (PL) (F) 8/6/1965. History: Columbus First, 2005-. Office: (662) 328-5252. Mobile: (662) 352-3250. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 32, Columbus, MS 39703.

BRADLEY, KEVIN — Spouse: Jaye. (FE) (M) 9/14/1963. History: Rosedale, 2004-2010; Big Point, 2007- 2010; Trinity, 2010-2011; St Paul, 2012-2014. Caswell Springs, 2014-2019; Vicksburg: Crawford Street, 2019-. Office: (601) 636-5612. Mobile: (228) 990-1946. Email: [email protected]. Address: 103 Woodstock Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

BRAMAN, DIANE — Spouse: BB (FD) (F) 5/23/1967. History: Grace Counseling Center. 2007 2008; Solomon Counseling Center/Catholic Charities, 2008-2020; Healing Pathways Counseling, LLC, 2020-. Office: (601) 759-1970. Mobile: (601) 842-7599. Email: [email protected]. Address: 214 N Church Street, Florence, MS 39073.

BRAMLETT, EUGENE JR. (Gene) — (FE) (M) 6/17/1954. History: Pine Flat 2010-2011, Abbeville, 2013-2015; Christ Lafayette, 2013-2015; Cambridge, 2013-2015; Ingomar, 2015-2016; Columbus: Covenant, 2016-. Office: (662) 328-7895. Mobile: (662) 832-6616. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1123 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701.

BRANCH, ELLIS (Ray) — Spouse: Connie. (FE) (M) 4/3/1952. History: Benoit-PaceLongshot, 1984 1986; Myrtle, 1986-87; Moorhead-Sunflower, 1987-89; Avon-Glen Allen, 1989 1990; Maben/Faculty, Wood Jr College (90-1992) Weir/Salem, Weir; Wood College, 1992-1997; Saucier, 1997-2001; Woodville-Macedonia, 2001; Woodville, 2001-2007; Macedonia, 2001-2007; Tunica, 2007-2010; Mt Pleasant, 2010-2013; Barton, 2010-2013; Charleston First, 2013-; Tippo, 2013-. Mobile: (662) 812-1541. Email: [email protected]. Address: 211 Panola Street, Charleston, MS 38921.


BRANHAM, KEITH — Spouse: Lynne. (FL) (M) 3/26/1954. History: Fairfield, 2021-; Mt Zion, 2021-. Mobile: (574) 344-7278. Email: [email protected]. Address: 644 Graves Road, Ellisville, MS 39437.

BRANNING, JOHN — Spouse: Traci. (FE) (M) 6/9/1974. History: Pleasant Grove, 1994-1996; Coy, 1996-2004; Crystal Springs-Mt Pleasant, 2004; Coy, 2001-2004; Mt Pleasant, 2004-2012; Crystal Springs, 2004-2013; Meridian: Central, 2013-8/24/2021; MS Methodist Foundation, 8/25/2021-. Office: (601) 693-1521. Mobile: (769) 218-7704. Home: (601) 449-0120. Email: [email protected]. Address: 321 Indian Hills Drive, Meridian, MS 39305.

BRANT, ROBERT — Spouse: Anne. (RE) (M) 1/16/1944. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 415 5706. Home: (662) 396-2262. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1204 Webster Street, Corinth, MS 38834.

BRAY, CURTIS — Spouse: Pam. (FE) (M) 6/2/1952. History: Artesia, 2010-2011; Shaeffers Chapel, 2003-. Mobile: (662) 549-2277. Home: (205) 658-2834. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3754 County Road 30, Ethelsville, AL 35461.

BREWER, BOBBY — (RL) (M) 11/28/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 520-3700. Home: (601) 582-8901. Email: [email protected]. Address: 172 S Lake Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

BRIDGES, KORI — Spouse: Tracy. (FL) (M) 7/12/1978. History: Crawford: Wrights Chapel, 2013 2018; New Hope, 2018-; St Michael, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 422-9013. Email: [email protected]. Address: 809 Fallwood Drive, Columbus, MS 39702.

BRITT, WILLIS JR. — Spouse: Brenda. (RE) (M) 8/12/1942. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 497 5860. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 504 Springhill Crossing, Brandon, MS 39047.

BRITTON, FRED — Spouse: Angela. (FE) (M) 8/28/1958. History: Asbury Theological Seminary, 1981 83; Glendale/Gillis Chapel, 1983-85; Westlake, 1985-89; Laurel, Franklin 1989 1990; Raleigh-Unity, 1990-1993; Raymond/ Learned, 1993-1997; Epworth, 1997 2000; Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial, 2000-2005; Philadelphia: First-Henry’s Chapel, 2005; Dantzler Memorial, 2001-2005; Philadelphia First/Henry’s Chapel, 2005 2015; Tupelo First, 2015-2019; Mt Pleasant, 1/30/2020-630/2020; Mt Olive, 1/30/2020-6/30/2020; Asbury, 1/30/2020-6/30/2020; Tremont, 1/30/2020-6/30/2020; Shiloh, 7/1/2020-7/29/2020; Smithville, 9/1/2020-9/30/2020; McDonald, 1/16/2021 2/1/2021; Tupelo District Superintendent, 2019-; Office: (602) 562-7655. Mobile: (601) 562-7655. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 3957, Tupelo, MS 38803.

BROOKS, FREDERICK III (Rick) — Spouse: Lynn Loflin. (FE) (M) 6/11/1959. History: Seminary, Candler School of Theology, 1987-88; Hattiesburg, Parkway Heights, 1988-1991; Brookhaven, Jackson Street-Hawkins Chapel, 1990-1992; Decatur, 1992-1997; Wiggins, First, 1997-2001; Bay St Louis: Main Street, 2001; Wiggins First, 2001-2002; Main Street, 2002-2008; Tupelo: St Luke, 2008-2016; Ocean Springs: St Paul, 2016-. Office: (228) 875 5701. Mobile: (662) 871-5602. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 909, Ocean Springs, MS 39566.

BROWN, FREDRICK (Fred) — Spouse: Emma. (RE) (M) 5/10/1939. History: Retired; Carrollton Vincent, 2021-; Greenwood Decell, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 299-9857. Email: [email protected]. Address: 250 N. Randolph, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

BROWN, KENT — Spouse: Janice. (PL) (M) 10/13/1955. History: Ailesville, 1997-2000. Batesville: St Paul, 2000-. Office: (662) 561-1107. Mobile: (662) 607-6585. Home: (662) 259-2820. Email: [email protected]. Address: 694 CR 225, Oxford, MS 38655.

BROWN, ROBERT — Spouse: Betty. (FE) (M) 9/19/1951. History: Shuqualak, Asbury (PTLP), 1989 1990; Rose Hill/Garlandville (SLP), 1990-1994; Oxford, Burns (FLP), 1994-2001; Forest Charge, 2001; Green Grove, 2001-2009; Sherman Hill, 2001-2009; Mars Hill, 2001 2009; Lynch Chapel, 2001-2009;


Pelahatchie: Little Zion, 2012-2015; Middlebrook, 2009-. Office: (601) 373 0342. Mobile: (601) 201-6639. Home: (601) 706-4735. Email: [email protected]. Address: 110 Meadow Pointe Cove, Brandon, MS 39042.

BROWN, SANDRA — Spouse: Brad. (FL) (F) (WA) 2/5/1958. History: Columbus: First, 2014-2015; Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 2015-2016; Shaeffers Chapel, 2016-2019; Transitional Lave, 2019-2020; Shuqualak, 2020-; Macon First, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 251 6437. Email: [email protected]. Address: 459 Steeplechase Drive, Columbus, MS 39705.

BROWN-TOUSSAINT, VIVIAN — (FL) (F) 10/24/1963. History: Candler School of Theology, 2014 2017; Emory Hospital, 2017-2019; Gautier: St Stephen, 2019-; Pascagoula, St Mark, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 597-2190. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4517 Old Mobile Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39581.

BRUNS, PAMELA — (Pam) Spouse: Steve. (PL) (F) 10/16/1978. History: Stringer, 2020-2021; Shubuta, 2021-; Waynesboro First, 2021-. Mobile: (386) 846-4629. Home: (601) 509 4132. Email: [email protected]. Address: 100 Ron Lawson Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

BRUNS, STEVEN (Steve) — Spouse: Pam. (FE) (M) 10/12/1975. History: Waynesboro First, 2020 . Mobile: (618) 354-1331. Home: (601) 735-4334. Email: [email protected]. Address: 100 Ron Lawson Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

BRYANT, DAVID — Spouse: Charlotte. (RA) (M) 1/1/1948. History: Retired; White Oak, 2019-. Office: (601) 736-4516. Mobile: (601) 940-5312. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5222 Brookleigh Drive, Jackson, MS 39272.

BRYANT, WILBERT (Charles) — Spouse: Flo. (RA) (M) 6/6/1946. History: Asbury, 2014-. Mobile: (601) 946-5779. Home: (601) 894-4047. Email: [email protected]. Address: 127 North Massengill Street, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.

BUCHHOLZ, DAVID — (RE) (M) 8/31/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (256) 281-9027. Email: [email protected]. Address: 905 Stephens Street, Boaz, AL 35967.

BUCKLEY, MARJORIE — (RE) (F) 1/11/1951. History: Retired. Office: 662-238-7771. Mobile: (662) 832-0336. Email: [email protected]. Address: 633 Piedmont Drive, Oxford, MS 38655.

BUCKLEY, THOMAS (Tom) — Spouse: Carol. (RE) (M)12/29/1952. History: Retired. Mobile: (402) 618-9918. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4781 Stone Cross Drive, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

BUELL, GEORGE — Spouse: Patricia. (RE) (M) 1/8/1950. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 418 7512. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7553 MS Hwy 12 West, Starkville, MS 39759.

BUFORD-JAMES, PAULETTE — Spouse: Darryl. (FE) (F) 2/20/1970. History: Indianola: Rasberry, 2013 2017; Meridian: Wesley, 2017-2018; Meridian: Wesley Chapel, 2017-2019; New Beginnings, 2018-2019; Blues Chapel, 2018-2019; Starkville District Superintendent, 2019-; Center Ridge, 7/1/2020-7/29/2020; Salem, 7/1/2020-7/29/2020; Flint Hill, 7/1/2020-9/12/2020; Caledonia, 7/1/2020-11/1/2020; South Union, 7/1/2021-10/31/2021; Ackerman, 7/1/2021-10/31/2021; Big Creek, 7/1/2021-; Sturgis, 7/1/2021-. Mobile: (662) 380-1038. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 677, Starkville, MS 39760.

BURKES, JOHN JR. (J C) — Spouse: Linda Mills. (RE) (M) (WA) 5/31/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 231-5756. Home: (318) 325-8998. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2101 Oakmont Street, Monroe, LA 71210.

BURNETT, ALICE (Carol) — Spouse: Jeremy. (FE) (F) 8/27/1956. History: MS Low Income Childcare Initiative, 2001-2004; Moore Community House, 2004-. Office: (228) 669-4827. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 204, Biloxi, MS 39533.


BURNETT, MARSHALL JR. — (RE) (M) 4/6/1906. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 590-5665. Home: (601) 879-8153. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2040 Country Club Drive, Yazoo City, MS 39194.

BURNS, J. (JB) — (OF) (M) 6/19/1940. History: Snowdown, 2004-2015; Pleasant Hill, 2004 2015; Spring Hill, 2004-. Office: (662) 423-1757. Mobile: (256) 275-0246. Home: (662) 360-2252. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1020 Maude Road, Cherokee, AL 35616.

BURRIS, CLIFTON (Cliff) — Spouse: Leanne. (FE) (M) 2/6/1973. History: Morton: First, 2003 2006; St Paul, Minister of Evangelism, 2006-2011; St Paul, Minister of Evangelism, 2006-2013; Gulfport First, 2013-2014; Diamondhead, 2014-. Office: (228) 255-6888. Mobile: (228) 860-9118. Email: [email protected]. Address: 894 Brentwood Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532.

BURRIS, LEANNE — Spouse: Cliff. (FE) (F) 9/10/1975. History: Morton: First, 2003; Morton First, Co Pastor 2, 2003-2006; St Paul, Minister of Mission & Children, 2006-2011. Gulfport: Trinity, 2011-2017; The Bridge, 2016-. Mobile: (228) 243-0355. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 7089, D’Iberville, MS 39540.

BURSI, CHARLES (Chuck) — Spouse: Wanda. (PL) (M) 3/15/1957. History: Love Station, 2002 Office: (662) 429-2070. Mobile: (901) 692-3434. Email: [email protected]. Address: 115 Cross Creek Drive, Hernando, MS 38632.

BURT, EVER (Ever Jean) — Spouse: Ben. (RE) (F) 6/2/1944. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 695 0862. Home: (662) 346-4585. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1302 Marquette Street, Tupelo, MS 38801.

BURTON, FRANKLIN (Frank) — Spouse: Linda Faye. (RE) (M) 11/23/1944. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 808-3411. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10095 North Cockrum Drive, Hernando, MS 38632.

BURTON, SAMPSON II (Sam) — Spouse: Sandy. (FE) (M) 7/25/1960. History: Brandon: First, Assoc, Puckett, 2001-2004; Puckett, 2001-2008; Braxton, 2004-2008; Shiloh, 2008-2011; Clarksdale: St Pauls (Merged), 2011-2015; Southaven First, 2015-. Office: (662) 429-8248. Mobile: (601) 397-1110. Email: [email protected]. Address: 723 Star Landing Road East, Nesbit, MS 38651.

BUTLER, BENJAMIN (Ben) — Spouse: Melissa. (FE) (M) 1/22/1979. History: Madison UMC, 2014- Office: (601) 856-6058. Mobile: (662) 549-7991. Email: [email protected]. Address: 614 Spring Grove, Madison, MS 39110.

BUTLER, KATHERINE (Kathy) — Spouse: Jarod. (FD) (F) 8/17/1988. History: Decatur, 2016 2019; Wesley Foundation, ECCC, 2016-2019; Picayune First, 2019-2021; Family Leave, 2/1/21-6/30/2021; Arkansas Conference, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 954-6904. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6313 Allwood Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118.

CAGER, BRENDA — Spouse: Chris. (PL) (F) 1/19/1956. History: Thirkield, 2008-. Mobile: (601) 757 4397. Home: (601) 833-4398. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 2425 Erie Lane NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

CAGLE, JONATHAN — Spouse: Jana. (PL) (M) 11/4/1978. History: Marietta, 2010-2012; Mt Nebo, 2010-2012; Siloam, 2010-2012; Hopewell, 2012-2015; Mt Pleasant-Brownfield, 2015 2016; Crossroads, 2016; Inactive, 2016-2017; Ashland, 2017-2020; Harris Chapel, 2017-; Liberty, 2017 . Mobile: (662) 664-3571. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1406 Wenasoga Road, Corinth, MS 38834.

CAIN, DAVID — Spouse: Terri. (SY) (M) 1/25/1956. History: Durant First, 2012-; West, 2017-; Seneasha, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 927-8785. Email: [email protected]. Address: 73 Gilwood Drive, Durant, MS 39063.


CAIN, CURTIS — Spouse: Mary. (RE) (M)2/16/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 410-6595. Home: (601) 735-4249. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1315 Walnut Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

CAIN, JIMMIE JR. (Jim) — Spouse: Suzanne. (FL) (M) 7/9/1964. History: Union 2015-2018; Greenleaf, 2018-; Palestine, 2018-. Office: (662) 233-4080. Mobile: (601) 934-4702. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3004 Greenleaf Road, Coldwater, MS 38618.

CAMERON, LUDRICK JR. — (RE) (M) (AA) 2/12/1949. History: Retired. Home: (601) 776-9330. Address: POB 462, Quitman, MS 39355.

CAMERON, PAMELA — (FE) (F) 11/8/1976. History: Louisville: Louisville: First Louisville First, 2003-2007; Bevil Hill, 2003-2007; Wesley, 2008-2011; Yazoo City: First, 2011-2017; Spring Ridge, 2017-; Mississippi Conference, 2017-. Office: (601) 372-7058. Mobile: (662) 251-7908. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1083 Davis Road, Terry, MS 39170.

CAMP, CATHRON — (RA) (F) 7/16/1930. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 331-1247. Home: (662) 623 9075. Email: [email protected]. Address: 98 CR 210, Oakland, MS 38948.

CAMPBELL, CHARLES (Chuck) — Spouse: Candace Lynn. (RE) (M) 3/1/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 447-5390. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 845, Purvis, MS 39475.

CAMPBELL, DAN — Spouse: Regina. (PL) (M)11/21/1967. History: EJA Hispanic Ministry, 2011 2016; Madden, 2016-; Walnut Grove, 2016-2019; Madden, 2016-2019; Sartinville, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 398 5282. Home: (601) 732-1024. Email: [email protected]. Address: 302 Ruthledge Road, Jackson, MS 39272.

CAMPOS, LUZ — Spouse: Goyo. (FE) (F) 9/19/1961. History: Memphis Conference, 2014-. Mobile: (901) 517-3522. Email: [email protected]. Address: 420 Bainbridge Place, Southaven, MS 38671.

CAROTHERS, DAVIS JR. — Spouse: Cathy. (RE) (M) 4/19/1955. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 931 6367. Home: (228) 222-2176. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 24713 Knollwood Drive, Pass Christian, MS 39571.

CARPENTER, CHRISTOPHER (Chris) — (FL) (M) 8/11/1974. History: Evans Chapel, 1/1/2019 6/30/2019; Hales Chapel, 1/1/2019-6/30/2020; Barlow, 1/1/2019-6/30/2020; Indianola Rasberry, 2020-; Hales Chapel, 2020-; Evans Chapel, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 402 8696. Home: (662) 455-4986. Email: [email protected]. Address: 515 Wagner Street, Greenwood, MS 38930.

CARPENTER, STEPHEN JR. (Van) — Spouse: Jo. (RE) (M) 2/28/1939. History: Retired. Home: (601) 336-7713. Email: [email protected]. Address: 45 Poplar Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

CARR, PERRY — Spouse: Dessie. (FE) (M) 4/20/1952. History: Pontotoc Parish; Beulah Grove, 2004 2006; McDonald, 2004-2006; Usher Valley, 2004-2006; Pleasant Grove, 2004-2006; Mt Nebo, 2004-2006; Mt Pisgah, 2010-; Pleasant Valley, 2010-; Union Grove, 2010-. Mobile: (662) 574 9078. Email: [email protected]. Address: 21013 Hwy 45 Alternate, Prairie, MS 39756.

CARROLL, DAVID — Spouse: Laura. (RE) (M) 3/29/1956. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 291 8450. Home: (601) 605-0866. Email: [email protected]. Address: 101 Cherry Rose Trail, Canton, MS 39046.

CARROLL, TAMMY — Spouse: David. (SY) (F) 9/28/1972. History: Bellefontaine, 2020-. Mobile: (901) 574-8587. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6208 MS HWY 182, Starkville, MS 39759.

CARRUBBA, EARLE (Bryan) — (RE) (M) 4/5/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 769-0886. Home: (662) 773-6910. Email: [email protected]. Address: 146 Oakshire Drive, Louisville, MS 39339.


CARTER, CHARLES (Chase) — (FL) (M) 11/7/1988. History: Shipman Chapel, 2019-2020; Minor Memorial, 2020-. Office: (662) 843-3414. Mobile: (601) 270-1134. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2634 E Lake Boulevard, Robinsonville, MS 38664.

CARTER, DAVID (Scott) — Spouse: Sue Ellen. (FE) (M) 7/12/1961. History: Lynville-Meller Charge, 1986-88; New Columbus-Hinton Charge (Asbury), 1988-89; Wesley-Bethel Charge (MTS), 1989 1992; Byram, New Covenant, 1992-98; Biloxi: Leggett, 1998-2001; Sandy Hook-Hopewell, 2001-2005; Bentonia, 2005-2015; Flora, 2005-; Bentonia, 1/1/2022-. Office: (601) 879-8642. Mobile: (601) 503 7447. Home: (601) 879-0050. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 289, Flora, MS 39071.

CARTER, KEVIN — Spouse: Diane. (FE) (M) 4/25/1966. History: St Peter-Meridian: Wesley Chapel, 1996; St Peter, 2001-2006; Wesley Chapel, 2001-2006; Evergreen, 2006-2013. Canton, 2013-. Mobile: (601) 479-5089. Email: [email protected]. Address: 413 Ryan Drive, Brandon, MS 39047.

CASE, JERRY (Bruce) — Spouse: Jen. (FE) (M) 1/14/1970. History: Meridian: Central 1996-2001; Alaska Conf, 2001-2005; Hattiesburg: Court Street, 2005; Madison: Parkway Hills, 2010 2017; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 2017-. Office: (601) 544-7873. Mobile: (601) 520-0442. Email: [email protected]. Address: 303 Hillendale Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

CASE, MARTIN — Spouse: Betty. (RE) (M) 10/18/1932. History: Retired. Mobile: (470) 456-8291. Home: (678) 401-2126. Email: [email protected]. Address: Winwood Retirement Community, 98 Whitlock Avenue, Apt. #3308, Marietta, GA 30064.

CASH, JOHN — Spouse: Susan. (OF) (M) 9/25/1961. History: Spring Hill, 2021-; Pleasant Ridge, 2021-; New Hope Old Jackson Road, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 479-4493. Email: [email protected]. Address: 102 Woodbridge Drive, Newton, MS 39345.

CASON, WALLACE III (Wally) — Spouse: Marge. (RE) (M) 7/18/1946. History: Retired. Office: (662) 231-9368. Mobile: (662) 231-9368. Home: (662) 690-4050. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1914 Bob White Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801.

CASTEEL, STEVEN (Steve) — Spouse: Cindy. (FE) (M)11/13/1955. History: Candler School of Theology, 1979-81; Mathiston-Mt Nebo, 1977-79; Flower Ridge, 1979-86; Pleasant Hill Baker’s Chapel, 1986-1992: Morton, 1992-1996; Petal, 1996-2001; Madison: St Matthew’s, 2001-2006; Mississippi Conference, 2006-2013; Forest Hill, 2007-2009; Clinton: First, 2013-2016; Hattiesburg: Heritage, 2016-. Office: (601) 261-3371. Mobile: (601) 317-5950. Email: [email protected]. Address: 13 Parsons Circle, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

CHAMBLEE, LAMAR (LaMar) — Spouse: Susan. (RE) (M) 2/22/1938. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 833-7934. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3755 Lake Village Cove S, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

CHANEY, GERALD — Spouse: Gale. (RL) (M) 8/11/1939. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 481 5368. Home: (601) 655-8782. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 57, Chunky, MS 39153.

CHAPMAN, JERRY — Spouse: Diane. (RE) (M) 8/17/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 860 4384. Email: [email protected]. Address: 317 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

CHATHAM, VICTOR — (RE) (M) 11/4/1948. History: Retired; Leakvesville, 2011-. Office: (228) 861 3123. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 142, State Line, MS 39362.

CHENEY, CHARLENE — Spouse: Rufus Gavin. (FE) (F) 9/8/1981. History: Wesley Chapel, 2006 2009; St Peter, 2006 2009; US Army, 2009-. Mobile: (601) 701-5660. Home: (601) 924-2245. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7639 Merganser Loop, Fort Benning, GA 31905.

CHERRY, DONNELL — Spouse: Katherleen. (FL) (M) 7/6/1955. History: Farr’s Chapel, 2002 2016; New Hope, 2002-2016; Mt Olive, 2002-2016; Kings Chapel, 2016-2018; Athens, 2016-2018; Valley


Chapel, 2016-; St Peter, 2016-. Mobile: (662) 538-1639. Home: (662) 534-8492. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1023 County Road 91, New Albany, MS 38652.

CHRISTMAS, JOSHUA — (PL) (M) 9/25/1996. History: Mt Pleasant, 7/1/2018-6/24/2019; Mt Pleasant, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 308 6234. Email: [email protected]. Address: 180 W Hembree Road, Crystal Springs, MS 39509.

CLAY, ADA (Ada) — (FE) (F) 12/7/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 549-0065. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 4404 Danver Drive, Killeen, TX 76542 3928.

CLAY, PEDRO — Spouse: Cherrie. (PL) (M) 2/14/1974. History: Mt Nebo, /13/2019-6/24/2019; New Chapel, 2019-; Big Hill, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 436-5978. Home: (662) 369-8443. Email: [email protected]. Address: 20060 Booker T Road, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

CLAYTON-OWENS, ANNIE — (RL) (F) 2/21/1947. History: Retired; Wesley Chapel, 2011-. Mobile: (601) 466-4186. Home: (601) 426-9626. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1022 Sandra Drive, Laurel, MS 39440.

COCHRAN, JOHN (Willis) — Spouse: Ouida. (RE) (M) 6/16/1939. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 498 0054. Home: (601) 425-1301. Email: [email protected]. Address: 271 Creek Hollow Lane, Blairsville, GA 30512.

COCHRAN, MITCHELL (Mitch) — Spouse: Marcia. (FE) (M) 10/7/1966. History: N GA Conference, 1991-1993; Glendale, 1993-1996; Natchez, Lovely Lane/Kingston, 1996 2000; Nugent, 2000 2003; St Mark’s, 2003-2008; McLaurin Heights, 2008-2012; Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial, 2012-. Office: (601) 636-2605. Mobile: (601) 421-3238. Email: [email protected]. Address: 125 Brookwood Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39183.

COGGINS, CHARLES — Spouse: Ginny Lee. (RL) (M) 4/18/1944. History: Retired; New Salem, 2021-; New Bethel, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 321-2928. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1200 Brown Street, Amory, MS 38821.

COGGINS, JOE — Spouse: Dorothy. (FE) (M) 11/25/1958. History: Gilmore Chapel-2008-2012; Oak Grove, 2008-2013; Ozark, 2008-2013; Palestine, 2008-2013; Thorn, 2013-2015; Houlka, 2013 2016; Wesley Chapel, 2013-2016; Washington, 2013-2016; Van Vleet, 2013-2016; Shiloh, 2016-2020; Mantachie, 2016-; Saltillo: Hebron, 2020-. Office: (662) 282-4325. Mobile: (662) 416-1014. Home: (662) 282-4823. Email: [email protected]. Address: 90 Pitts Drive, Mantachie, MS 38855.

COILE, WARREN — Spouse: Linus. (FE) (M) 8/9/1962. History: Seminary, Candler School of Theology, 1987-88; Decell Memorial, 1988-1990; Benton-Midway, 1990-1995; Meridian, New Covenant, 1995-1997; Bolton Memorial, 1997-2004; Itta Bena First, 2005-2007; St John’s, 2004 2007; Amory First, 2007-2012; Brookhaven First, 2012-2014; Brandon: St Mark’s, 2014-. Office: (601) 992-2131. Mobile: (662) 315-3407. Home: (769) 572 4882. Email: [email protected]. Address: 400 Grants Ferry Road, Brandon, MS 39047.

COKER, HIRAM JR. — Spouse: Cindy. (RE) (M) 4/2/1952. History: Retired; DeKalb, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 917-2290. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1395 Jeff Davis School Road, Meridian, MS 39301.

COLE, THEODORE — Spouse: Ida. (RL) (M) 8/23/1948. History: Retired; Wesley Chapel, 2000-; Mt Zion, 2000 ; Pilgrim Rest, 2000-; Mt Olive, 2000-. Office: (601) 483-8418. Mobile: (601) 604 0009. Email: [email protected]. Address: 831 33rd Street, Meridian, MS 39305.

COLLINS, ALLEN (Corey) — Spouse: Hannah. (FL) (M) 10/27/1989. History: St Mark, 12/1/2017 6/30/2017; St Mark, 7/1/2017-6/30/2019; Fairview, 2019-; Algoma, 2019-; Palestine, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 709-0580. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2806 Highway 341, Pontotoc, MS 38863.


COLLINS, JULIE — Spouse: Sid. (FD) (F) 10/15/1969. History: DREAM, 2007-2011; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 2012-. Office: (601) 544-7873. Mobile: (601) 818-9120. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2420 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

COLYER, PHILLIP — Spouse: Belinda. (PL) (M) 7/28/1960. History: Ripley Circuit 2003-2004; Prairie Mount, 2006-. Home: (662) 587-5852. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 141, Ripley, MS 38663.

COOK, JUANITA — Spouse: Fernando. (RA) (F) 12/22/1948. History: Poplar Springs, 2018-; Good Hope, 2018-. Office: (662) 237-4586. Mobile: (662) 392-3709. Home: (662) 237-4586. Email: [email protected]. Address: 544 County Road 163, Coila, MS 38923.

COOK, ROBERT — (PL) (M) 4/23/1955. History: Clinton: Seven Springs, 2008-. Office: (601) 856 7988. Mobile: (601) 953-7983. Home: (601) 856-7988. Email: [email protected]. Address: 117 Stratford Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

COOK, STEPHEN — Spouse: Erma. (FE) (M) 1/3/1969. History: Greenville: Revels, 20001-2008; Hope Ministries, 2006-2008; Wesley Foundation JSU, 2008-2009; Jackson: Central, 2008 2015; Couparle, 8/28/2020-9/30/2020; West Jackson District Superintendent, 2015 . Office: (601) 944 0776. Mobile: (662) 347-9219. Home: (601) 957-5898. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 8024, Jackson, MS 39284.

COOLEY, HOPE — Spouse: Rodney. (PL) (F) 8/6/1965. History: Elizabeth/Pleasant Grove, 2016 . Office: (601) 776-3341. Mobile: (601) 935-0111. Home: (601) 787-4234. Email: [email protected]. Address: 14809 CR 210, Vossburg, MS 39366.

CORBAN, WILLIAM (Brad) — Spouse: Kathleen. (FE) (M) 5/21/1984. History: Bentley Chapel, 2018-2019; Hattiesburg: Court Street, 2012-2019; Cleveland St Luke, 2019-; Boyle, 2019 . Office: (662) 843-2306. Mobile: (601) 467-5032. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1219 Farmer Street, Cleveland, MS 38732.

CORLEY, KENNETH (Ken) — Spouse: Glenda. (RE) (M) 5/30/1942. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 419-1079. Home: (662) 489-1095. Address: 4442 HWY 342, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

CORNELIUS, JOHN SR. — Spouse: Willie Jean. (RE) (M) 3/7/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 919 6032. Home: (601) 981-8715. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6028 Westwind Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.

CORNELL, CHARLES (Ovee) — Spouse: Genny. (RL) (M) 9/17/1948. History: Retired; Cedar Grove, 2019 . Mobile: (601) 433-4901. Email: [email protected]. Address: 88 CR 7, Soso, MS 39480.

CORNETT, BILLY — (Bill) Spouse: Martha. (RL) (M) 1/4/1943. History: Retired; Hickory Flat, 2019-; Bethel, 2019-; Winborn, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 538-4345. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 264, Hickory Flat, MS 38633.

COSNAHAN, BRISTER (Calvin) — Spouse: Tina. (FE) (M) 2/12/1956. History: Community, 2003-2007; Fayette, 2003-2007; Shiloh, 2007-2008; Friendship, 2008-2009; Vaiden, 2008-2013. Jackson: Christ, 2013-2018; Fannin, 2018-; Gluckstadt, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 610-1352. Email: [email protected]. Address: 211 Bayview Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

COTHEN, JOSEPH III (Jodie) — Spouse: Teresa. (RE) (M) 12/5/1948. History: Retired. Office: (601) 354-0515. Mobile: (601) 744-6327. Home: (601) 398-3377. Email: [email protected]. Address: 152 Trimble Street, Pearl, MS 39208.

COTTEN, SHEBLON (Andy) — Spouse: Ellen. (RE) (M) 2/18/1955. History: Retired; Crossroads, 10/11/2021-; Refuge, 10/11/2021-. Mobile: (662) 313-4446. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3120 Dwyer Branch Road, Vancleave, MS 39565.


COVINGTON, MARK — Spouse: Kenda. (RE) (M) 6/25/1954. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 577 5769. Email: [email protected]. Address: 603 E Jessamine Street, Ellisville, MS 39437.

COX, DAVID — Spouse: Dale. (FE) (M) 3/25/1963. History: Asbury Theological Seminary, 1985 88; Edwards, 1988-89; Jackson, Christ, 1989-2003; Meadville, 2003-2013; Hernando, 2013 . Office: (662) 429-7026. Mobile: (601) 384-7494. Home: (662) 429 4324. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1890 Mt Pleasant, Hernando, MS 38632.

COX, ZAC — Spouse: Melyndie. (FL) (M) 10/8/1993. History: Big Creek, 2016-2018; Sturgis, 2016-2018; Wesley Foundation EMCC, 2018-2021; Binnsville, 2018-2021; Scooba, 2018 2021; Wesley Foundation ICC, 2021-. Office: (662) 255-2339. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1625, Fulton, MS 38843.

CRABTREE, JONATHAN — Spouse: Kristina. (FE) (M) 1/17/1988. History: Meridian: Central, 2015 2017; Asbury, 2017-2021; Hattiesburg: Glendale, 2017-2021. Family Leave, 2021-. Office: (601) 545-3006. Mobile: (601) 831-8280. Email: [email protected]. Address: 198 Lakeview Drive, Petal, MS 39465.

CRABTREE, KRISTINA — Spouse: Jonathan. (FD) (F) 5/22/1987. History: Meridian: Central, 2015 2017; Asbury, 2017-2021; Hattiesburg: Glendale, 2017-2021; Family Leave, 2021-. Office: (601) 545-3006. Mobile: Email: [email protected]. Address: 198 Lakeview Drive, Petal, MS 39465.

CRAWFORD, JULIAN III — Spouse: Carol. (LM) (M) 9/18/1951. History: Louise, 2013-. Mobile: (662) 571-0632. Home: (662) 836-5982. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 94, Louise, MS 39097.

CRAWFORD, MELISSA — (AM) (F) 10/12/1949. History: Union, 2018-; Lake, 2018-. Office: (601) 774 9412. Mobile: (903) 575-7242. Email: [email protected]. Address: 100 Pinecrest Drive, Union, MS 39365.

CRAWFORD, RAY JR. — Spouse: Jane. (RL) (M) 7/6/1940. History: Retired; McLaurin, 2002-. Mobile: (601) 543-9777. Email: [email protected]. Address: 105 W Main Street, Lumberton, MS 39455.

CRIDDLE, JIMMIE (Jimmy) — Spouse: Debbie. (FE) (M) 10/25/1976. History: Evergreen, 2005 2008; Carolina, 2005-2008; New Chapel, 2005-2008; Tupelo First, 2008-2012; Amory: First, 2012-2017; Columbus: First, 2017-. Office: (662) 328-5252. Mobile: (662) 610-3509. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 32, Columbus, MS 39701.

CROSBY, JAMES — (FL) (M) 6/17/1953. History: St Luke, 2018-2020; Mt Carmel, 2018-2020; St Luke, 2020-; Mt Carmel, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 670-1127. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 568, Bay Springs, MS 39422.

CROSBY, JOHNNY — Spouse: Connie Joan. (RE) (M) 1/28/1956. History: Retired; Eminence, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 357-0090. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 174 Moselle-Seminary Road, Moselle, MS 39459.

CROSS, CHRISTOPHER (Chris) — (FL) (M) 1/10/1996. History: ASU Wesley Foundation, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 633-9085. Email: [email protected]. Address: 310 Long Meadow Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

CROSS, CYNTHIA — Spouse: Todd. (FE) (F) 10/30/1958. History: Kosciusko: Barlow, 2002 2003; St Elizabeth, 2003-2006; Haven Chapel, 2003-2013; St Mark, 2003-2013; Hattiesburg District, 2013 2021; McLain Nebo, 7/1/2020-6/1/2021; Little Creek, 7/1/2020-6/1/2021; Moody’s Chapel, 7/1/2020-6/1/2021; New Augusta, 2/23/2021-4/11/2021; Batson, 2/23/2021-4/11/2021; West Jackson District, 2021-; Aldersgate, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 417-0340. Email: [email protected]. Address: 310 Longmeadow Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157.


CRUMBLE, CORA — (RE) (F) 6/30/1950. History: Retired. Office: (662) 767-3833. Mobile: (662) 322 6997. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1164 CR 506, Shannon, MS 38868.

CRUMP, ALFONSO JR. (AW) — Spouse: Lois Artis. (RE) (M) 1/4/1950. History: Retired. Office: (601) 979-2191. Mobile: (601) 874-6253. Home: (601) 948-5747. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2428 Harriotte Avenue, Jackson, MS 39209.

CUMBERLAND, THOMAS (Tommy) — Spouse: Lynda Carolyn. (RE) (M) 12/15/1941. History: Retired; Lumberton, 2021-. Office: (601) 795-3162. Mobile: (601) 463-2485. Address: 3405 Highway 53, Poplarville, MS 39470.

CUMBEST, CHRISTOPHER (Chris) — Spouse: Sheila R. (FE) (M) 11/26/1962. History: Byrd Wesley 1984-87; Duke Divinity School, 1988-1990; Clinton, First, 1990-1992; Flora Bentonia, 1992 1997; Lucedale, 1997-2001; Jackson: Alta Woods, 2001-2006; Mississippi Conference, 2006-2007; St Paul, 2007-2014; Crossgates, 2014-2018; Shiloh, 2018-2019; Little Zion, 1/1/2019-6/30/2019; Jackson: Wells Memorial, 2019-. Office: (601) 353-0658. Mobile: (228) 327-2177. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4201 Highway 13 South, Morton, MS 39117.

CUMBEST, DAVID — Spouse: Patti. (RE) (M) 9/19/1954. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 990 4880. Home: (228) 901-0963. Email: [email protected]. Address: 268 Salem Campground Road, Lucedale, MS 39452.

CUMBEST, SHEILA — Spouse: Chris. (FE) (F) 12/5/1961. History: Jackson, Galloway, 1990 1994; Flora, 1994-1997; Lucedale, First, 1997-2001; Jackson: Alta Woods/ Leavell Woods, 2001-2004; Mississippi Conference, 2003-2008; St Paul, 2008-2014. Jackson: Christ, 2014-2019; Morton First, 2019-; Lena, 2019-. Office: (601) 732-6124. Mobile: (228) 623 5162. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4201 Highway 13 S, Morton, MS 39117.

CURREY, GEORGE SR. — (RE) (M) 5/1/1928. History: Retired. Mobile: 256-403-3061. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 7, Eastaboga, AL 36260.

CURTIS, JAMES (Jim) — Spouse: Helen. (RE) (M) 3/28/1952. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 404-0456. Mobile: (662) 404-0456. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3704 Big Oaks Boulevard, Saltillo, MS 38866.

DABBS, DANNY SR. — Spouse: Sara. (RE) (M) 6/5/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 213 6067. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4156 Sun Valley Boulevard, Tupelo, MS 38801.

DAILEY, BOBBY — Spouse: Michelle. (RE) (M) 10/21/1953. History: Retired; Magnolia, 2020-; Mt Jordan, 2020-; Little Zion, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 347-4697. Email: [email protected]. Address: 236 Water Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

DAILEY, LYDIA (Michelle) — Spouse: Bobby. (PE) (F) 12/13/1954. History: Hopewell, 2019-; Mt Zion, 2019-; Prairie Chapel, 2019-; Stevens Chapel, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 818-763. Email: [email protected]. Address: 236 Water Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

DALTON, JEFFRE (Jeff) — Spouse: Becky. (FE) (M) 10/27/1961. History: Shiloh, 2000 2006; St Pauls, 2006-2008; Braxton, 2008-2013; Mendenhall, 2008-2013; Waterford, 2013 2017; Holly Springs: First, 2013 2017; New Albany District, 2017 2018; Belmont, 2017-2018; Shady Grove, 2018-; Bruce, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 402-6580. Email: [email protected]. Address: 127 East Calhoun Street, Bruce, MS 38915.

DANIEL, RAY JR. — Spouse: Ann. (RE) (M) 7/25/1954. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 231-5455. Email: [email protected]. Address: 705 E Quitman Street, Iuka, MS 38852.


DANIELS, AMY — Spouse: Sonny. (FD) (F) 8/22/1968. History: Hernando, 2001-. Office: (662) 429 7026. Mobile: (901) 268-0704. Home: (662) 429-8958. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1890 Mount Pleasant Road, Hernando, MS 38632.

DARDEN, DEMETRIC — (PL) (M) 6/13/1968. History: Macon: St Paul, 2015 . Mobile: (662) 736 4240. Email: [email protected]. Address: 94 Winston Street, Louisville, MS 39339.

DARLING, DANIEL (Dan) — Spouse: Kay. (PE) (M) 8/18/1968. History: Falkner, 2001-2013; Friendship, 2001-2013; Golden Hill, 2001-2013; Union West, 2013-; Salem, 2013-; Friendship, 2013-; Union Hill, 2013-. Mobile: (662) 255-2485. Home: (662) 534-2785. Email: [email protected]. Address: 609 Glendale Road, New Albany, MS 38652.

DAVIDSON, ELIZABETH — Spouse: Geoff. (FD) (F) 1/24/1989. History: Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 2015-2019; Center for Ministry, 1/7/2019-6/30/2019; Millsaps College, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 672-6558. Email: [email protected]. Address: Millsaps College, 1701 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39210.

DAVIS, ELVERNICE (Sonny) — Spouse: Cynthia. (RE) (M) 4/11/1940. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 270-5352. Home: (901) 380-0054. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3796 Merritt Street, Memphis, TN 38128.

DAVIS, FRANCIS (Frank) — Spouse: Carol. (RL) (M) 8/4/1946. History: Retired; Kingston, 2004 2010; Lovely Lane, 2004-2010; Coldsprings, 2010-2013; Mt Olivet, 2010-2013; Terza, 2010 2013; Verona, 2013-2015; Palmetto, 2013-2015; Okolona First, 2015-2018; St Mark, 2018 ; Prairie, 2018 . Mobile: (662) 561-2069. Email: [email protected]. Address: 708 Lakewood Drive, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

DAVIS, JOHNNY SR. — Spouse: Rose. (FL) (M) 5/29/1962. History: Vaiden Haven, 2010-2015; Greenville: Revels, 2015-. Office: (662) 335-1800. Mobile: (662) 326-0739. Home: (662) 326-3888. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 122, Darling, MS 38623.

DAVIS, JOHNNYE RUTH (Johnnye) — (RL) (F) 12/1/1947. History: Retired. Home: (601) 677 3510. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2840 Hwy 16 W, DeKalb, MS 39328.

DAVIS, JULIAN JR. — Spouse: Melissa. (FD) (M) 9/23/1962. History: Camilla Hospice Ministries, 2015-. Office: (601) 264-8691. Mobile: (601) 467-2164. Email: [email protected]. Address: 408 Mamie Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

DAVIS, ROBERT (Jerry) — Spouse: Sherry. (RE) (M) 8/10/1942. History: Retired. Home: (662) 386-2927. Email: [email protected]. Address: 109 Laurel West Cove, Starkville, MS 397059

DAVIS, ROSIE — (PL) (F) 11/30/1949. History: New St. Matthew, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 462-8707. Home: (601) 227-0344. Email: [email protected]. Address: 8345-A King Road, Meridian, MS 39305.

DAVIS, THOMAS (Eric) — Spouse: Christine. (FE) (M) 5/7/1988. History: Louisville: First, 2015 2016; Hinds Community College, 2016-2018; Memorial: Bolton, 2016 2018; Wesley Foundation USM, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 418-0859. Email: [email protected]. Address: 703 Concart Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

DAWKINS, FAYE (Renay) — Spouse: Mitchell. (PL) (F) 1/4/1963. History: Lake Central, 2015 2017; Union Chapel, 2015-2017; Bethel/James Chapel, 2017-. Office: (601) 683 2576. Mobile: (601) 880-0773. Home: (601) 739-3975. Email: [email protected]. Address: 110 CR 15611, Louin, MS 39338.

DE LA CRUZ CUTIMANCO, Goyo — Spouse: Luz. (FE) (M) 2/7/1956. History: Forest: Trinity, 2004 2009. Memphis Conference, 2014-. Mobile: (901) 496-1297. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4459 Willow Road, Memphis, TN 38117.


DEARING, ALLEN — Spouse: Deb. (RE) (M) 5/5/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 800 9339. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1470 Lower Milligan Springs Road, Kilmichael, MS 39747.

DEARMAN, PHILLIP — (FE) (M) 7/16/1967. History: Ebenezer, Forsyth, GA, Emory, 1992-1993; Oxford East Charge MTS, 1993-1995; Durant: West, 1995-98; Corinth: Christ, 1998-99; Belzoni: First, 1999-2003; Shaw, 2003-2005; Leland, 2003-2005; Swiftown, 2001-2003; Greenville First, 2005-2008; Rhodes Chapel, 2008-2009; Houston First, 2008-2011; Prospect, 2008-2011; Water Valley First, 2011-2012; Bethlehem, 2011-2012; Como Wesley Chapel, 2014-2018; Ellisville First, 2018-2019; Medical Leave, 2019-2021; Oak Grove, 2021-; Coopers Chapel, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 836-8768. Email: [email protected]. Address: 203 CR 444, Quitman, MS 39355.

DEDEAUX, ELLA — Spouse: James. (FE) (F) 10/14/1954. History: Mt Zion Pass Christian, 2013 2019; Pass Christian: St Paul, 2013-2019; Transitional Leave, 12/1/2019-6/30/2021; Pacific Northwest Conference, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 326-5301. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 843, Odessa, WA 99159.

DEDEAUX, WILMER (Wilmer) — Spouse: Mary Helen. (PL) (M) 10/6/1949. History: Gulfport: Haven Chapel, 1997-. Office: (228) 813-3358. Mobile: (228) 860-5983. Home: (228) 832 5977. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10328 Canal Road, Gulfport, MS 39503.

DEVORE, STEPHEN (Steve) — Spouse: June. (RE) (M) 12/8/1950. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 279 3611. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1910 W Quitman Street, Iuka, MS 38852.

DIAL, STEPHEN (Steve) — Spouse: Carol. (RE) (M) 12/24/1950. History: Retired. Email: [email protected].

DICKERSON, BARRY — Spouse: Grace. (RE) (M) 7/29/1949. History: Retired; Baston, 2021-; New Augusta, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 473 8191. Email: [email protected]. Address: 43 Creekside Drive, Purvis, MS 39475.

DICKSON-RISHEL, DOROTHY — Spouse: Rod. (FE) (F) 7/6/1959. History: Perkins School of Theology, 1983-86; Swestern Medical Center, 1986-87; Plymouth Park (N Texas Conference), 1988-1990; Mississippi Conference, 1990-1991; Leave of Absence, 1991 1993; Gulfport Memorial Hospital, 1996-. Office: (228) 865-3204. Mobile: (228) 596-8504. Email: [email protected]. Address: 109 Beach Park Place, Long Beach, MS 39560.

DIGGS, CHRISTOPHER — Spouse: Lecha Miller. (FE) (M) 2/22/1966. History: St Peter-Athens, 2003; Pleasant Grove, 2003-2004; Palestine, 2003-2009; Indianola Rasberry, 2011-2013; Oxford: Burns, 2013-2016; Oxford: Hammit Hill, 2014-2016; Oxford First, 2013-2018; Trinity, 2018-; Clarksdale: Haven, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 801-2695. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1101 Barnes Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614.

DILLY, TREY (Trey) — (SY) (M) History: Crawford, 2021-; Brooksville, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 951-1348. Email: [email protected]. Address: 450 Campus Trail Apt 228, Starkville, MS 39759.

DIXON, LINDA — Spouse: Curtis, Jr. (FE) (F) 7/4/1960. History: Longview Circuit; New Light, 2001 2006; Zion Cypress, 2001-2006; Bell Chapel, 2001-2006; Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel, 2010-2018; Hattiesburg: Main Street, 2009-; Hub Chapel, 2018-; Columbia Valley, 2018-. Office: (601) 544-8141. Mobile: (601) 467-4809. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 155 Beverly Hills Loop, Petal, MS 39465.

DOBBS, CLAIRE (Claire) — (FE) (F) 11/17/1975. History: Columbus First, 2001-2004; Oxford University, 2004-2014; Gulfport: First, 2014-. Office: (228) 863-0047. Mobile: (662) 801-5608. Email: [email protected]. Address: 53 - 54th Street, Gulfport, MS 39507.


DOBSON, JIMMY — Spouse: Carol. (RE) (M) 5/21/1942. History: Retired. Home: (601) 428-4342. Address: 2079 HWY 15 S, Ovett, MS 39464.

DODD, WILLIAM (Sam) — Spouse: Beverly. (RE) (M) 2/10/1946. History: Retired; New Hope, 2018 . Office: (662) 809-1416. Mobile: (662) 809-1288. Home: (662) 809-1416. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1645 Live Oak Drive, Grenada, MS 38901.

DOLLAR, LARRY (Dock) — Spouse: Elaine. (RL) (M) 7/4/1948. History: Retired; Mt Pleasant, 2018-; Brownfield, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 750-8123. Email: [email protected]. Address: 261 Dunn Road, Walnut, MS 38863.

DONNELL, DENISE — (FE) (F) 5/2/1972. History: Broadmeadow, 2006-2008; Revels, 2008-2009; Mississippi City, 2009-2014; Personal Leave, 2014-2021; Just Communities of Arkansas, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 236-7440. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1138 Bullrun Drive, Byram, MS 39272.

DORR, MICHAEL SR. (Mike) — Spouse: Julie. (PL) (M) 1/26/1960. History: Crenshaw, 2016 2021; Truslow, 2016-2021; Bethel, 2021-; Shiloh, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 604-0109. Email: [email protected]. Address: 211 East Lee Street, Sardis, MS 38666.

DOUGLAS, STACY — (FE) (M) 10/27/1959. History: Quitman, First, 1986-87; Meridian, Poplar Springs Drive, 1987-89; Natchez, Grace, 1989-1992; Greenwood, St John’s, 1992-1995; Natchez, Grace, 1996-1997; Leave, 1998-2000; Adm/Outreach, Drew Theo Sem, 2000-2004; New Hope, 2003 2007; Artesia, 2003-2007; Macon First, 2007-2009; Poplar Head, 2009-2013; Saucier, 2009 2013; Coffeeville, 2013-2018; Wiggins First, 2018-. Office: (601) 928-4880. Mobile: (228) 265-3102. Email: [email protected]. Address: 535 Pine Avenue E, Wiggins, MS 39577.

DOWLING, WILLIAM SR. (Will) — Spouse: Angela. (FE) (M) 2/22/1961. History: Memphis Theological Seminary, St Charles/Pleasant Grove UMC, AR, 1986-87; Leakesville, 1987 1989; Liberty, 1989 1990; Star/Braxton, 1990-1993; Fletcher’s Chapel/Bethany, 1993-1995; Johnston Chapel, 1995-2000; Greenville Trinity 2000-2003; Waynesboro First, 2003-2006; Salem, 2004 2006; Adams Chapel, 2006-2008; Quitman First, 2006 2008; Shubuta, 2006-2008; Collins, 2008-2009; Eminence, 2008-2009; Macedonia, 2009-2012; Woodville, 2009-2012; Andrew Chapel, 2012 2015; Florence: Marvin, 2015 2016; Burns, 2016-2017; Gasque Chapel, 2016-2018; Pleasant Hill, 2016 2018; Raleigh First, 2017-2018; Lewis Memorial, 2018-; Bailey Memorial, 2018-; Vardaman, 2018-. Office: (662) 628-5772. Mobile: (601) 410-8991. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 14, Calhoun City, MS 38916.

DOWNS, JAMES (Walter) — Spouse: Cheryl. (RL) (M) 4/18/1952. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 401-8675. Email: [email protected]. Address: 138 CR 7200, Booneville, MS 38829.

DUBRA, CHARLES — Spouse: Marie. (LM) (M) 6/12/1946. History: Newton Chapel, 2018-; Riley Chapel, 2020-. Mobile: (228) 297-5963. Email: [email protected]. Address: 13040 Andy Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503.

DUCKER, WILLIAM (Greg) — Spouse: Megan. (FE) (M) 6/10/1978. History: Montrose 1998 2000; Hattiesburg: West Lake, 2000-2004; Pine Flat, 2004-2006; Abbeville, 2004 2006; Rocky Springs, 2006-2007; Camp Ground, 2006-2007; Mt Evergreen, 2006 2007; Crossroads, 2007-2009; Refuge, 2007-2009; Starkville First, 2009-2011; Avon, 2011 2013; Glen Allan, 2011 2013. Ellisville: First, 2013-2018; Houston First, 2018-2021; Prospect, 2018-2021; Picayune First, 2021-. Office: (662) 456-2203. Mobile: (601) 422-7070. Email: [email protected]. Address: 106 Hillcrest Drive, Houston, MS 38851.

DUCKWORTH, DARIAN — (FE) (F) 12/5/1981. History: Grace, 2007-2012; Cleveland: St Luke Shipman Chapel, 2012-2016; West Point: First, 2016-. Office: (662) 494-1658. Mobile: (601) 506-4143. Home: (662) 605-5165. Email: [email protected]. Address: 19 Rich Street, West Point, MS 39773.

DUNMORE, CLARENCE III — Spouse: Betty. (PL) (M) 9/2/1968. History: Vicksburg: Wesley, 2017-. Office: (601) 631-4557. Email: [email protected]. Address: 616 Adams Street, Apt B, Vicksburg, MS 39183.


DYE, ALLEN JR. (Millsaps) — Spouse: Elaine. (RE) (M) 7/18/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 902-3589. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 2323, Weaverville, NC 28787.

DYE, JAMES — Spouse: Orber. (RE) (M) 12/31/1951. History: Retired; Ripley: Adkins Chapel, 2020-; Union Grove, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 416-1175. Home: (662) 462-4473. Email: [email protected]. Address: 72 Hwy 356 West, Rienzi, MS 38865.

EARLS, DENISE — (RE) (F) (WA) 6/17/1935. History: Retired. Home: (704) 814-4739. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3663 Behrman Place Apt 42, New Orleans, LA 70114 0939.

EAST, THOMAS (Tom) — Spouse: Patricia. (RE) (M) 1/25/1944. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 990 7139. Email: [email protected]. Address: 22617 Nana Loop W, Silverhill, AL 36576.

EASTERLING, EDWARD (Eddie) — Spouse: Tessa. (PL) (M) 7/25/1964. History: Pass Christian: St Paul, 2021-; Delisle: Mt Zion, 2021-. Mobile: (205) 317-3678. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7919 Magnolia Loop, Pass Christian, MS 39571.

EATON, SUSAN — Spouse: Stewart. (FD) (F) 12/7/1972. History: KY Conf, 2000-2006; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 2012-. Office: (601) 544-7873. Mobile: (601) 270-4466. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2420 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

EDWARDS, WALTON (Eddie) — Spouse: Marie. (RL) (M) 1/14/1952. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 543-3886. Email: [email protected]. Address: 25 Lake Eddins 16388 B, Pachuta, MS 39347.

EDWARDS-EVANS, TANYA — (FE) (F) 4/23/1962. History: Benton: Kingsley Chapel, 2003-2007; Wesley Chapel, 2001-2007; Leona, 2007-2009; Williams Chapel, 2007-2009; Oak Bowery, 2007 2009; Spring Hill, 2007-2009; St Paul, 2009-2012; Meridian Wesley Chapel, 2012-2015; St Peter, 2012-2015; St Stephen, 2015-2019; St Mark, 2015-2019; Illinois Great River Conference, 2019-. Office: (309) 673-3642. Mobile: (601) 212-1924. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1127 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Apt. 1, Peoria, IL 61603.

ELAM, JIMMY — Spouse: Ruth. (RE) (M) 5/2/1931. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 260-4559. Home: (601) 790-7419. Email: [email protected]. Address: 210 Timberline DR, Madison, MS 39110.

ELKINS, RANDI — (CC) History: Coldwater, 2021-; Arkabutla, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 863-0640. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1990 McIngvale Road #30, Hernando, MS 38632.

ELLIOTT, DIANE — (RL) (F) (WA) 8/27/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 721-2897. Home: (662) 846-0259. Email: [email protected]. Address: 608 Ridgeway Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732.

ENGLISH, DAVID — (FL) (M) (WA) 9/1/1969. History: Mt Nebo, 2012-2016; Marietta, 2012 2016; Siloam, 2012-2016; Liberty, 2016 ; Baldwyn First, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 554 9932. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2 CR 7130, Booneville, MS 38829.

ESTES, DANNY SR. (Dan) — Spouse: Cheri. (RE) (M) 6/3/1949. History: Retired; Shiloh, 2021-; Nettleton First, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 554-8220. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1587 Maple Road, Nettleton, MS 38858.

EVANS, JOHN — Spouse: Karen. (RA) (M) 10/15/1948. History: Jackson: Van Winkle, 1999; Van Winkle, 2001-2011; Bovina, 2011-; Redbone, 2011-. Mobile: (601) 278-7995. Home: (601) 924-4558. Email: [email protected]. Address: 909 Kent Drive, Clinton, MS 39056.

EVANS, MICHAEL — Spouse: Shelley. (FE) (M) 8/12/1970. History: Ozark, 2001-2005; Pope, 2005; Ozark, 2001-2005; Gilmore Chapel, 2001-2005; Palestine, 2001-2005; Oak Grove, 2001 2005; Pope, 2005-2009; Shiloh, 2005-2009; Bethel, 2005-2009; Eureka, 2005-2009; Coopers Chapel, 2009-2011;


Lone Star, 2011-2012; Williamsburg, 2011-2012; N Carrollton, 2012-2014; Carrollton, 2012-2014; Sidon, 2012-2014; Pelahatchie: First-Gulde, 2014-2017; Felder, 2017-2018; Fletchers Chapel, 2018-2020; Washington, 2020-; Van Vleet, 2020-; Houlka, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 479-7087. Email: [email protected]. Address: 413 Harill, Houlka, MS 38850.

EVANS, MICHAEL (Mike) — Spouse: Betty. (FE) (M)10/10/1967. History: Bethlehem, 2001 2002; Potts Camp, 2001-2002; Cornersville, 2001-2002; Jackson Street, 2002-2005; Hawkins Chapel, 2002-2005; Shuqualak, 2005-2008; Macedonia, 2005-2008; Pleasant Grove, 2008-2013; Monticello, 2013-. Office: (601) 587-2987. Mobile: (601) 320-3547. Home: (601) 587-2350. Email: [email protected]. Address: 512 Brookhaven Street, Monticello, MS 39654.

FAIR, LYNN — Spouse: Vicki. (RL) (M) 2/2/1951. History: Retired; Plantersville, 1997-. Mobile: (662) 372-4321. Home: (662) 869-3110. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3384 Mosseycup Drive, Saltillo, MS 38866.

FAIRLEY, SHIRLEY — Spouse: Willie Ray. (PL) (F) 4/19/1953. History: Lucedale Circuit, Wesley Chapel, 2013 2015; Bolton Chapel, 2010-. Mobile: (601) 508-8837. Home: (601) 945 2841. Email: rev.sfairley@yahoo. com. Address: 124B Beatline Road, McLain, MS 39456.

FALGOUT, MARK (Scott) — (RL) (M) 9/27/1954. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 587-4561. Email: [email protected]. Address: 9021 CR 700, Ripley, MS 38663.

FARMER, MATTHEW (Matt) — Spouse: Tiffany. (FL) (M) 11/29/1982. History: Big Oak, 2016 2018; Central, 2018-. Office: (601) 693-1521. Mobile: (601) 616-7543. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 2932, Meridian, MS 39302.

FARR, CHERYL — (FL) (F) 11/2/1965. History: New Albany District, 2014-2017; Brownfield, 2016 2017; Ruleville First, 2017-2018; Glendora, 2017-2018; Hawkins Memorial, 2018-; Suqualena, 2018-; Druid Hills, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 252-0910. Email: [email protected]. Address: 11241 Highway 494, Meridian, MS 39305 9744.

FARR, JERRY — (SY) (M). History: Forest Grove, 2013-2016; Gasque Chapel, 2020-. Office: (601) 927-3200. Email: [email protected]. Address: 236 Hidden Hills Parkway, Bandon, MS 39047.

FAULKS, PAULA — (FL) (F) 4/30/1958. History: Sweetwater, 2013-2017; Mt Pleasant, 2017-; St James, 2017 ; Wesley Chapel, 2020-. Office: (228) 935-3661. Mobile: (228) 990-5311. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1082, Escatawpa, MS 39552.

FEISEL, JANE (Beth) — Spouse: Kevin: (PE) (F) 2/12/1964. History: D’Lo-Bethany, 2015-2017; Pelahatchie First, 2017-; Gulde,2017-. Mobile: 601-954-2597. Email: [email protected]. Address: 107 Church Street, Pelahatchie, MS 39145.

FELDER, CHARLES (Bert) — (RE) (M) 2/26/1939. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 316-5524. Home: (601) 790-7320. Email: [email protected]. Address: 67 Enclave Circle, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

FIELDS, MAUREEN — Spouse: Charley. (RL) (F) 7/15/1946. History: Retired; Pearlington, 2017 . Mobile: (985) 634-6509. Email: [email protected]. Address: 15236 Brianna Cove, Gulfport, MS 39503.

FINK, DENNIS — Spouse: Marilyn. (RE) (M) 7/15/1941. History: Retired; Memphis Conference, 2013-. Office: (615) 624-7714. Mobile: (901) 415-9749. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2015 Carolyn Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

FITZPATRICK, EVELYN — Spouse: Lavert. (FL) (F) 9/28/1965. History: Mallalieu, 2017-; St Mary, 2017-. Mobile: (662) 297-4545. Email: [email protected]. Address: 200 Higgins Trail, Pontotoc, MS 38863.


FITZPATRICK, LAVERT — Spouse: Evelyn. (FE) (M) 7/22/1964. History: Mt Pisgah, 2008-2012; Pleasant Valley, 2008-2012; Union Grove, 2008-2012; Snowtown, 2012-. Mobile: (662) 297 4544. Email: [email protected]. Address: 200 Higgins Trail, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

FLEMING, CLAUDE JR. — (RE) (M) 10/5/1935. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 501-3606. Email: [email protected]. Address: 127 Rolling Oaks Lane, Senatobia, MS 38668.

FLEMING, ELDRIDGE — Spouse: Martha. (RE) (M) 9/19/1936. History: Retired. Office: (662) 844 6430. Mobile: (662) 231-1880. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2800 W Main Street, Cottage 203B, Tupelo, MS 38801.

FLEMING-JONES, ANNA — Spouse: Brian. (FE) (F) 2/21/1982. History: Long Beach First, 2009 2013; Hazlehurst: First, 2013-2017; Holly Bush, 2017-2019; Lodebar, 2017-2019; Pearl: First, 2017 2020; Moral Courage: Women in Faith, 2019-. Mobile: (228) 326-7201. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 4412 Woodlark Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.

FLEMONS, HERMAN — Spouse: Pamela. (PL) (M) 1/3/1955. History: Corinth: Mt Moriah, 2018 2021; St Peter, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 380-3558. Home: (662) 234-1564. Email: [email protected]. Address: 201 CR 108, Abbeville, MS 38601.

FLETCHER, T. JR. (Russell) — Spouse: Diane. (RE) (M) 3/2/1942. History: Retired; Mooreville, 2021-; Allen’s Chapel, 2021-. Mobile: (970) 589-7241. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4346 Sydney Lane, Tupelo, MS 38801.

FLOWERS, ALMA (Dawn) — Spouse: Alan Shawn. (FE) (F) 10/10/1979. History: Wesley Foundation USM, 2005-2010; Mt Zion, 2010-2012; Union, 2010-2012; Bay St Louis: Main Street, 2012-2017; Madison: Parkway Hills, 2017-. Office: (601) 856-2733. Mobile: (228) 304-1792. Email: [email protected]. Address: 147 Sumac Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

FLOWERS, ROGER — Spouse: Carol. (RE) (M) 4/29/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 550 0881. Home: 601-268-3669. Email: [email protected]. Address: 108 Butler Creek Drive, Florence, MS 39073.

FORBUS, GREGORY (Greg) — Spouse: Sidney. (FL) (M) 5/4/1954. History: Carr, 2004-2006; High Hill, 2004-2006; Homewood, 2004-2006; Belmont, 2006-2013; New Albany: Calvary, 2013-2015; Mt Olivet, 2013-2015; Heidelberg, 2015-. Mobile: (662) 279-7106. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5 Joshbury Circle, Laurel, MS 39443.

FORD, JOHN (Bob) — Spouse: Judy. (PL) (M) 9/19/1950. History: Vicksburg: Wesley, 2005 2017; Porters Chapel, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 831-7004. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 425 Lake Forest Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39183.

FORREST, JAMES — Spouse: Annette. (PL) (M) 10/19/1957. History: Barwick, 2005-2008; Binford Chapel, 2003-. Mobile: (662) 739-4410. Home: (662) 283-5610. Email: [email protected]. Address: 702 Magnolia Drive, Winona, MS 38967.

FORREST, JIMMY — Spouse: Rosie Lee. (RL) (M) 7/21/1954. History: Retired. Home: (662) 858 0003. Address: 112 Academy Street, Winona, MS 38967.

FORREST, NELSON — Spouse: Maggie. (RL) (M) 11/29/1955. History: Retired; St Stephen, 1988 . Office: (662) 329-4857. Mobile: (662) 392-1256. Home: (662) 508-5030. Email: [email protected]. Address: 116 Hazel Circle, Winona, MS 38967.

FORTENBERRY, DONALD (Don) — Spouse: Kaye. (RE) (M) 8/2/1940. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 613-8028. Home: (601) 366-2611. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4466 Hickory Ridge Road Jackson, MS 39211.


FOSTER, JOHN — Spouse: Kimberly. (FE) (M) 9/15/1980. History: Vardaman, 2005-2008; Bailey Memorial, 2005-2008; Fulton First, 2008-2011; Houlka, 2011-2013; Thorn, 2011-2013; Van Vleet, 2011-2013; Washington, 2011-2013; Wesley Chapel, 2011-2013; Wesley Foundation ICC, 2008-2018; Saltillo: First, 2018-. Office: (662) 869-2956. Mobile: (662) 401-3863. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1420 Mitts Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801.

FOX, LINDA — (FE) (F) 6/25/1958. History: Tylertown, 2013-2017; Natchez: Grace, 2017-2021; Asbury, 2021-. Office: (601) 445-5146. Mobile: (502) 262-7986. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 14 Charleston PT, Petal, MS 39465.

FRANKLIN, JASON — Spouse: Leslie. (FE) (M) 6/26/1972. History: Ozark, 1998-2001; Cornerstone, 2001-2004; Gilmore Chapel, 2001-2001; Palestine, 2001-2001; Oak Grove, 2001 2001; Mt Zion, 2004-2006; Ingomar, 2004-2006; Starkville First, 2006-2009; Jumpertown, 2009-2017; Ripley: First, 2017-; Crossroads, 2019-2020; Walnut, 4/4/2020-6/30/2020; Ebenezer, 4/4/2020-6/30/2020; Camp Ground, 4/4/2020-6/30/2020; Ripley First, 2017-; Blue Mountain, 2019-. Office: (662) 837-7183. Mobile: (662) 213-3200. Home: (662) 728-5016. Email: [email protected]. Address: 114 Forrest Gate Circle, Ripley, MS 38663.

FRAZIER, WALTER (Walt) — Spouse: Terri. (FD) (M) 2/27/1968. History: Vicksburg: Crawford Street 1994-1995; Leave of Absence, 1995-1998; MS Methodist Rehab. Grace Counseling Center, 2001-; Redwood, 2018-2021; Eagle Lake, 2018-2021; . Office: (601) 636-5703. Mobile: (601) 831-6788. Home: (601) 631 0529. Email: [email protected]. Address: 101 Hilda Marie Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

FREEMAN, ORVILLE (Glenn) — (RA) (M) 4/22/1946. History: Grandview, 2014-; Glendale, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 466-0372. Home: (601) 796-3111. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1093 Sanford Road, Moselle, MS 39459.

FROST, CHARLES III (Chuck) — Spouse: Julie. (FE) (M) 11/10/1966. History: Vancleave, 2019 ; Mt Pleasant, 2019-. Mobile: (228) 238-2476. Email: [email protected]. Address: 13624 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS 39565.

FROST, STEVE — Spouse: Catherine. (LM) (M) 8/12/1951. History: Pleasant Grove, 2015-. (260) 249 5198. Mobile: Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 100, Nesbit, MS 38651.

FULTON, TRAVIS — Spouse: Margaret Kuehnle. (RE) (M) 9/7/1942. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 259-8650. Home: (318) 757-1417. Email: [email protected]. Address: 363 Lakeshore Drive, Ferriday, LA 71334.

FUNDERBURK, JEREMY — Spouse: Meg. (FL) (M) 10/25/1976. History: Boyle, 2013-2018; Linn, 2013-2019; Verona, 2019-; Palmetto, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 614-3290. Email: [email protected]. Address: 106 Songbird Lane, Tupelo, MS 38801.

GAGE, ROOSEVELT — Spouse: Chyleen. (RL) (M) 11/4/1947. History: Retired. Office: (662) 289 5027. Mobile: (662) 786-1440. Email: cmg1997@ yahoo.com. Address: 4630 Smith Grove Road, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

GALAMBOS TILL, LORI — Spouse: Andy. (FD) (F) 1/3/1988. History: Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 2016 2017; West Jackson District, 7/1/2017-12/31/2017; Millsaps College, 2017-2020; East Jackson District, 2017-2020; Galloway Memorial, 2020-. Mobile: (850) 499 6748. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4666 E. Cheryl Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.

GARNETT, NATALIE (Marie) — (RA) (F) 1/25/1947. History: Retired. Home: (601) 857-9696. Address: 19 South Road, Monroe, LA 71201.

GARROTT, WILLIAM JR. (John) — Spouse: Jennifer. (RE) (M) 9/28/1954. History: Retired; Approved Evangelist, 2001-; Corinth First, 2021-. Office: (662) 378-2344. Mobile: (662) 501-6701. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 646, Senatobia, MS 38668.


GARVIN, ELISABETH (Lisa) — (FD) (F) 7/21/1971. History: Mississippi Conference, 2003-2005; Millsaps College, 2005-2008; Mississippi Conference, 2008-2012; Emory University, 2012-2020; Southern Methodist University, 2020-. Office: (214) 768-4802. Mobile: (404) 596-1038. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 750282 – Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275.

GARVIN, JOE — Spouse: Janine. (PL) (M) 10/14/1948. History: Montrose-Garlandville, 2007-. Mobile: (601) 466-6068. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 16951, Hattiesburg, MS 39404.

GARY, GEORGE JR. (Bert) — Spouse: Patricia. (FE) (M) 11/22/1958. History: Newton, 1986-89; Wood Junior College, 1989-1991; Conference Council Deployed Starkville District, 1989 1991; Magee, 1991-1994; MS Course of Study School, 1994-2001; Flora, 2001 2005; Bentonia, 2001 2005; Marvin, 2005-2007; North Georgia Conference, 2010-. Mobile: (769) 798-1144. Home: (601) 792 2127. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5291 Campbellton Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331.

GAUGHF, KEITH — Spouse: Rhonda. (FE) (M) 5/29/1966. History: Booneville: Christ-Lebanon/ WF NEMCC, 2001; Christ, 2001-2009; Lebanon, 2001-2009; Wesley Foundation NEMCC, 2001-2009; Columbia: First, 2009-2016; Purivs-Talowah, 2016-2020; Tunica: First, 2020-; Crenshaw, 2021-. Office: (662) 363-2137. Mobile: (601) 596-2295. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1037 School Street, Tunica, MS 38676.

GEETER, ANTRA — Spouse: Marquita. (PL) (M) 12/5/1978. History: Asbury, 2006-2012; Mt Nebo, 2006-2012; St Peter, 2006-2012; Military, 2012-; Brownlee, 2012-. Mobile: (662) 312-3761. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2110 Palmer Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

GEETER, LYNDON — Spouse: Thelma. (PL) (M) 11/4/1964. History: Weir Circuit – Union Memorial, 2001-2006; Weir Circuit – Penderville, 2001-2006; Weir Circuit – First Unity, 2001-; Mt Salem, 2001-. Mobile: (662) 386-3374. Home: (662) 726-9747. Email: [email protected]. Address: 37732 MS Highway 14 West, Macon, MS 39341.

GENESSE, JAMES (Jim) — Spouse: Margaret. (FE) (M) 11/27/1958. History: Williamsburg Charge, 1989-1992; Boonville, Christ, 1992-1997; Jackson, Christ, 1997-2002; Long Beach First, 2002 2009; Madison, 2009-2016; Senatobia District, 2016-2018; Starkville First, 2018-. Office: (662) 323-5722. Mobile: (601) 214-1046. Email: [email protected]. Address: 200 West Lampkin Street, Starkville, MS 39759.

GEORGETOWN, RICKY — (FE) (M) 11/4/1969. History: Evergreen, 2015-2016; Evergreen, 2016 2021; Pelahatchie: Little Zion, 2019-2021; Transitional Leave, 2021-. Mobile: (832) 248-6884. Email: [email protected]. Address: 150 Park Circle Drive, Flowood, MS 39232.

GERBER, FREDERICK (Fred) — Spouse: Cindy. (FL) (M) 4/3/1963. History: Whitehall, 2002 2005; Macedonia, 2001-2002; Shuqualak, 2001-2002; Tilton, 2005-2007; Felder, 2007 2008; Pearl River Avenue, 2007-2008; Morton First, 2008-2010. Medical Leave, 2010-. Mobile: 697 0287. Email: [email protected]. Address: 16224 Clement Road, Independence, LA 70443.

GERBER, PHILIP (Phil) — Spouse: Gretchen: (RE) (M) 6/28/1942. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 248-8468. Home: (601) 783-3146. Email: [email protected]. Address: 475 W Bay Street, Magnolia, MS 39652.

GIBBS, ANJOHNETTE — (RE) (F) 11/17/1955. History: Retired; Kosciusko: Wesley, 2019-. Office: (662) 335-1065. Mobile: (662) 347-1619. Home: (662) 702-3144. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1781 Camellia Drive, Greenville, MS 38701.

GIBSON, PEGGY — (FE) (F) 5/16/1952. History: Moss Point: St Paul, 2016-. Office: (228) 475 9253. Mobile: (601) 540-4221. Home: (228) 460-5101. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3724 Davis Street, Moss Point, MS 39563.


GIEDD, KATHERINE (Katie) — (PE) (F) 9/16/1993. History: Clarksdale, 2020-2021; Friars Point, 2020-2021; Lyon, 2020-2021; Clinton First, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 325-5402. Email: [email protected]. Address: 601 Capitol Street Unit C, Clinton, MS 39056.

GILL, CLINTON (Clint) — Spouse: Phyllis. (RE) (M) 9/25/1933. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 310 9475. Home: (601) 268-3690. Email: [email protected]. Address: 114 Kensington Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

GILL, ROBERT (Rob) — Spouse: Currie. (FE) (M) 2/19/1959. History: Candler School of Theology, 1981-83; Youth Minister, Lawrenceville, Ga, First UMC, 1981-83; Summit, Pisgah UMC, 1985 89; Long Beach, Christ, 1989-1994; Lumberton, 1994-1995; Getwell Road, 1995-2000; St John’s, 2001-2004; Poplar Springs Drive, 2004-2010; St Mark’s, 2010-2014; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 2014-2016; Tupelo: St Luke, 2016-. Office: (662) 842-6522. Mobile: (601) 934-5013. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4739 Lakeway Drive, Belden, MS 38826.

GIORDANO, JAMES (Ted) — Spouse: Mary Lanelle. (RA) (M) 1/7/1946. History: Retired. Office: (601) 922-8374. Mobile: (601) 940-1647. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3590 Highway 80 E, Brandon, MS 39042.

GIPSON, FRANK — Spouse: Mattie. (RL) (M) 1/28/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 319 2193. Email: [email protected]. Address: 192 CR 217, Oxford, MS 38655.

GIPSON, MATTIE — Spouse: Frank. (RE) (F) 12/8/1945. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 466 1444. Email: [email protected]. Address: 192 CR 217, Oxford, MS 38655.

GIVENS, ROY — (RE) (M) 2/10/1936. History: Retired. Home: (601) 776-2589. Address: 27 CR 142, Quitman, MS 39355.

GIVHAN, WILLIAM SR. — Spouse: Bessie. (RE) (M) 11/4/1933. History: Retired. Office: (662) 489 6934. Email: [email protected]. Address: 333 HWY 41, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

GLASS, JIMMY (Jim) — Spouse: June (RE) (M) 7/16/1950. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 496 9710. Home: (662) 470-6889. Email: [email protected]. Address: 15102 Cathlen Cove, Milan, TN 38358.

GLAZIER, CINDY — Spouse: Gary. (FL) (F) 11/26/1964. History: Emmanuel, 2018-2019; Shrock, 2019-2021; Goodman First, 2019-2021; Bethlehem, 2021-; Kilmichael, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 665-2450. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1104 Pecan Boulevard, Kosciusko, MS 39090.

GLAZIER, GARY — Spouse: Cindy. (AM) (M) 7/30/1965. History: Boggs Chapel, 2003-2006; Paradise, 2003-2006; Rutledge-Salem, 2003-2006; Tishomingo First, 2003-2006; Thrasher, 2006 2010; Grace, 2006-2010. Morton: First, 2010-2019; Lena, 2016-2019; Kosciusko: First, 2019-. Office: (662) 289-1412. Mobile: (662) 231-2287. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1104 Pecan Boulevard, Kosciusko, MS 39090.

GLENN, DALE — Spouse: Elizabeth. (RL) (M) 8/13/1951. History: Retired. Home: (662) 297 0165. Address: 307 Road 1400, Mooreville, MS 38857.

GLENN, GROVER III (Grover) — Spouse: Debra. (RE) (M) 12/7/1950. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 418-2927. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5008 Pebble Beach Cove, Corinth, MS 38834.

GLOVER, JIMMY — Spouse: Betty. (RL) (M) 6/6/1937. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 397-9219. Home: (662) 365-5543. Email: [email protected]. Address: 568 CR 5011, Booneville, MS 38829.

GLOVER, RODNEY — Spouse: Cathy. (SY) (M) 4/13/1953. History: Lagrange, 2018-2019; Maben, 2018-2019; Pleasant Hill, 2021-. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: (662) 549-1422. Address: 194 Quail Ridge Road, Caledonia, MS 39740.


GOFF, DAYNA — (FE) (F) 7/10/1960. History: Getwell Road, 1998-2002; Natchez: Grace, 2002 2007; Davis Chapel, 2007-2013; Sardis, 2007-2013; Wiggins: First, 2013-2018; Meridian District Superintendent, 2018-; Wesley Chapel, 5/22/2020-6/30/2020; Sylvester, 5/22/2020-6/30/2020; Hopewell, 8/19-2020-6/30/2021; Stonewall, 8/19/2020-6/30/2021; Shubuta, 6/1/2021-6/30/2021; Poplar Springs, 2020-. Office: (601) 483-6221. Mobile: (601) 597-8196. Home: 601-928-4600. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6210 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39305.

GOLDSMITH, WALTER — Spouse: Carolyn. (RE) (M) 1/9/1951. History: Retired; Benoit, 2015-. Mobile: (662) 542-9021. Home: (662) 742-3281. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 188, Benoit, MS 38725.

GOMILLION, RONALD (Ron) — Spouse: Sheila. (FE) (M) 12/13/1957. History: Rexford, 2003 2006; Harrisville, 2003-2006; Madison, 2006-2008; Anguilla, 2008-2013; Grace, 2008-2013; Jackson: Briarwood, 2013-2016. Daleville, 2016-2017; DeKalb First, 2016 2020; North Bend, 2017-; Henry’s Chapel, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 613-0711. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10591 Hwy 16 East, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

GOODWIN, CHARLES (Ronnie) — Spouse: Barbara. (RE) (M) 12/5/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 791-4085. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1243 State Highway 348, New Albany, MS 38652.

GOODWIN, ROBERT — (SY) (M) 7/5/1955. History: Weir, 7/1/2020-7/31/2020; Salem, 2020-; Maben, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 561-5150. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1611 Cumberland Road, Maben, MS 39750.

GORDON, ADAM — Spouse: Amanda. (FE) (M) 9/14/1981. History: Wesley Foundation NEMCC, Director, 2009-2011; Booneville First, 2008-2011; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 2011-2016. Pleasant Hill, 2016-2019; Transitional Leave, 7/1/2019-9/22/2019; Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Systems, 2019-. Mobile: (901) 651-1011. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6947 River Birch Road, Walls, MS 38680.

GORDON, AMANDA — Spouse: Adam. (FE) (F) 4/20/1978. History: New Albany First, 2007 2011; Minor Memorial, 2011-. Office: (662) 781-1333. Mobile: (901) 651-1611. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6120 Goodman Road, Walls, MS 38680.

GORDON, BRIAN — Spouse: Charity. (FE) (M) 7/19/1972. History: British Methodist Conference, 1998-2000; Gulfport: 2000-2002; Corinth: Christ 2002-2003; Union Hill, 2003-2007; Friendship, 2003-2007; Salem, 2003-2007; Pearl First, 2007-2009; Sandersville, 2009 2011; Gitano, 2012-2013; West Laurel, 2009-2013; Amory: St Matthews, 2013 2019; Amory: St Andrews, 2013-2021; Smithville, 2020-2021; Prospect, 2021-; Houston First, 2021-. Office: (662) 256-2301. Mobile: (662) 825-0945. Email: [email protected]. Address: 106 Hillcrest, Houston, MS 38851.

GORDON, HARDY JR. — (Owen) Spouse: Marie. (RE) (M) 11/26/1949. History: Retired; Southside, 2013 ; Hope, 2013-. Mobile: (662) 552-4325. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2776 Fentress-Panhandle Road, McCool, MS 39108.

GORDON, PRENTISS JR. (Bud) — Spouse: Sandra. (RE) (M) 5/30/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 665-1663. Home: (662) 268-8501. Email: [email protected]. Address: 226 Brook Avenue, Starkville, MS 39759.

GORE, KIBBY (Trevor) — Spouse: Dawn. (FL) (M) 1/8/1974. History: Wesley Chapel, 2017 2020; Spring Hill, 2017-; Pleasant Hill, 2018-; Meridian District Staff, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 312-4624. Email: [email protected]. Address: 56 County Road 3708, Enterprise, MS 39330.

GORE, WILLIE — Spouse: Sandra. (RL) (M) 2/23/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 498 7943. Email: [email protected]. Address: 241 Keahey Gore Road, Laurel, MS 39443.


GOSSETT, DENNIS — Spouse. Dawn. (FE) (M) 4/16/1972. History: Oxford: East, 2005; Christian Rest, 2005-2009; Midway, 2005-2009; Tula, 2005-2009; Meridian: Central, 2013-2018; Valley Hill, 2018-; Greenwood Frist, 2018-. Office: (662) 453-2822. Mobile: (662) 897 5103. Email: [email protected]. Address: 610 Emerson Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930.

GRANT, ERIN — Spouse: Rob. (FE) (F) 9/25/1976. History: Boyle, 2008-2009; Linn, 2008 2009; Sumrall, 2009-2011. Pontotoc: Robbs, 2011-2014; Pontotoc: Fairview, 2011-2019; Columbia First, 2019-. Office: (601) 736-7121. Mobile: (601) 674-2688. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1221 Meadowood Road, Columbia, MS 39429.

GRANT, ROBERT JR. (Rob) — Spouse: Erin. (FE) (M) 1/31/1978. History: Drew, 2007-2009; Shelby, 2007- 2009; Hickory Grove, 2009-2011. Algoma, 2011-2019; Ebenezer, 2011 2019; Palestine, 2011-2019; Columbia First, 2019-. Office: (601) 736-7121. Mobile: (662) 491-0046. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1221 Meadowood Road, Columbia, MS 39429.

GRAY, AMBER — Spouse: Andrew. (FE) (F) 4/15/1988. History: North Georgia Conference, 2017 . Office: (404) 255 1181. Mobile: (901) 239 4001. Email: [email protected]. Address: 86 Mt Vernon Highway NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

GRAY, JOSHUA (Josh) — Spouse: Kristen. (FE) (M) 3/16/1989. History: Clinton: First, 2017 2018; Brandon First, 2018-. Office: (601) 825-5958. Mobile: (228) 219-3605. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 1103 Emory’s Way, Brandon, MS 39042.

GRAY, SHANDOYA — Spouse: Robert. (RL) (F) 10/16/1952. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 641 1565. Email: [email protected]. Address: 154 Byron Road, Mt. Olive, MS 39119.

GREEN, TIMMY (Tim) — Spouse: Phyllis. (FE) (M) 7/26/1955. History: Memphis Theological Seminary, 1985-89, Memphis TN; Wheeler-Meadow Creek (New Albany District), 1982 86; Salem-Friendship Union Hill (Tupelo-New Albany District), 1986-1991; Saltillo, 1991; Hebron, 2001-2013; Saltillo: First, 2001-. Office: 662-869-2956. Mobile: (662) 891 7637. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 148 Rippavilla Street, Saltillo, MS 38866.

GREENE, DAVID — Spouse: Kathy. (RL) (M) 10/18/1948. History: Retired. Office: (601) 364 2702. Mobile: (601) 624-1556. Home: (601) 924-3017. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 105 Oakridge Cove, Clinton, MS 39056.

GREER, DAVID — Spouse: Sandra. (RE) (M) 3/20/1940. History: Retired; Bonnie Chapel, 2013-. Mobile: (662) 983-9439. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3219 Dantzler Street, Moss Point, MS 39563.

GREER, GROVER — Spouse: Martha Jane. (LM) (M) 3/10/1952. History: Holly Bluff, 2007-. Mobile: (662) 873-7347. Home: (662) 873-6490. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 538, Anguilla, MS 38721.

GREER, TOMMY (Tommy) — Spouse: Ruth. (RE) (M) 1/8/1942. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 310 2816. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1120 Kosciusko Road, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

GRIFFITH, HUGH JR. — Spouse: Linda. (FE) (M) 2/23/1964. History: Asbury Seminary, 1987 1990; Ocean Springs, Associate 1990-1992; Wesley Foundation MSU, 1996-. Office: (662) 323-1778. Mobile: (662) 435-3393. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB MY, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

GRUBBS, CARL — Spouse: Diane. (RE) (M) 10/31/1942. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 347 0874. Home: 601-707-7522. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3159 West Tidewater Lane, Madison, MS 39110.


GRUBBS-CARR, SUSANNAH — Spouse: Todd. (FE) (F) 5/11/1971. History: Galloway Memorial, 2006 2008; Madison, 2008-2011; Vicksburg: Hawkins, 2011-2016; Decatur, 2016-2020; Meridian District, 2016-2020; Galloway Memorial, 2020-. Office: (601) 635-3219. Mobile: (601) 927-8718. Email: [email protected]. Address: 409 Woodland Hills Courts, Madison, MS 39110.

GULLY, CHRISTOPHER (Chris) — Spouse: Sherby. (PL) (M) 3/6/1973. History: Lynville/Mellen, 2008 . Office: (601) 677-3550. Mobile: (601) 678-2268. Email: [email protected]. Address: 102 Zee Gully Road, De Kalb, MS 39328.

HAINES, ANTHONY (Tony) — Spouse: Leslie. (PD) (M) History: Boy Scouts of America, 2020 2021; God’s Promise in Haiti, 2021-. Office: (601) 948 6111. Mobile: (601) 665 5766. Email: [email protected]. Address: 121 Brisage Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

HALFORD, BRANDON — Spouse: Sarah. (FE) (M) 6/28/1985. History: Wesson: Decell Memorial, 2017 2019; Richton, 2019-. Office: (601) 643-2749. Mobile: (601) 320-5244. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 787, Richton, MS 39476.

HALFORD, W JR. (Tom) — Spouse: Jan. (FL) (M) 7/28/1952. History: Mt Olivet, 2015-. Mobile: (601) 613-6981. Home: (601) 605-1995. Email: [email protected]. Address: 168 Whisper Lake Boulevard, Madison, MS 39110.

HALL, HAROLD JR. (Hal) — Spouse: Renee. (FE) (M) 4/11/1968. History: Emory, 2007-2009; Durant First, 2007-2010; West, 2007-2010; Coffeeville, 2010-2013; Southaven: First, 2013-2015; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 2015-2018; Sandtown, 2018-. Office: (601) 656-7466. Mobile: (601) 955-7170. Email: [email protected]. Address: 13801 Road 610, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

HALL, JAMES (Jim) — Spouse: Bootsie. (RL) (M) 1/29/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 297-7751. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2501 Gulf Avenue, Unit 12, Gulfport, MS 39501.

HALL, JOHN (J R) — Spouse: Dawn. (FE) (M) 8/22/1961. History: Holmes Community College Wesley, 2005-; Monterey, 2009-. Office: (601) 605-3372. Mobile: (601) 316-4797. Home: (601) 853 2096. Email: [email protected]. Address: 313 Arlington Circle, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

HALL, MATTHEW (Matt) — Spouse: Jessica. (FE) (M) 2/12/1980. History: St Matthew’s, 2011 2014; Benton, 2014-2018; Midway, 2014-2018; Hinds Community College Wesley Foundation, 2018-; Memorial: Bolton, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 212-8207. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 578, Bolton, MS 39041.

HALL, VERA — (FE) (F) 6/1/1975. History: Wesley Foundation ASU, Director, 2006-2014; Wesley Foundation JSU, Director, 2014-2015; Personal Leave, 5/1/2015-6/30/2016; Mississippi Conference, 1/1/2017-6/30/2017; Clinton: St Paul, 2016-2019; Clinton: Blessed Trinity, 2016-2019; Transitional Leave, 2019-2021; Personal Leave, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 888-5584. Email: [email protected]. Address: 123 A Hwy 80 E, Suite #133, Clinton, MS 39056.

HALLBERG, LONEY — Spouse: Norma Lucille. (RE) (M) 10/13/1942. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 543-2356. Home: (601) 579-2925. Email: [email protected]. Address: 225 Serene Hills, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

HALLFORD, CHARLES (Chuck) — Spouse: Alice Wofford: (RE) (M) 8/29/1945. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 209-7944. Home: (919) 245-1811. Email: [email protected]. Address: 200 Oak Ridge Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278.

HAMBERLIN, MARY — Spouse: Lavern. (PL) (F) 7/23/1952. History: St Paul, 2016-. Mobile: (601) 786-1309. Home: (601) 786-3053. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 131, Fayette, MS 39069.


HAMPTON, GARY — (PL) (M) 7/30/1959. History: Longview Circuit, 1991-2001; Philadelphia: Phila Parish, 2001-2004; Prairie Chapel, 2001-2004; Mt Zion, 2001-2004; Hopewell, 2001-2004; Stephens Chapel, 2001-2004; Sylvester, 2004-2011; Wesley Chapel, 2004 2011; Barlow, 2011 2012; Galilee Treadwell, 2011-2014; Spring Hill, 2013-2014; Aberdeen: St Peter, 2014 2016; Kings Chapel, 2014-2016; Valley Chapel, 2014-2016; Athens, 2014-2016; Spruell Chapel, 2016-; Kings Chapel, 1/1/2021-. Mobile: (662) 312 4937. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1255 Taylor Road, Sturgis, MS 39769.

HANKINS, BOBBY — Spouse: Jo Ann. (RE) (M) 3/31/1939. History: Retired. Office: (662) 728 0292. Mobile: (662) 416-3963. Email: [email protected]. Address: 80 CR 1000, Booneville, MS 38829.

HANNA, CHARLES (Joe) — Spouse: Misty. (PL) (M) 12/20/1974. History: D’Lo-Bethany, 2017 . Mobile: (601) 382-0861. Email: [email protected]. Address: 112 Bill Drive, Magee, MS 39111.

HANNAH, HAYWOOD — Spouse: Flora. (FE) (M) 12/20/1955. History: Epworth, 2001-2003; Galilee Treadwell, 2000-2006; Greenwood Chapel, 2006-2009; Wesley Chapel, 2006 2013; Greenwood Chapel, 2012-2013; Greer Chapel, 2013-. Mobile: (601) 253 7799. Email: [email protected]. Address: 246 Bellamy Court, Flowood, MS 39232.

HARDACRE, PATTI — Spouse: Paul. (FL) (F) 4/3/1962. History: New Hope, 2017-2018; Center Ridge, 2018-2020; Louisville: Pleasant Hill, 2018-2021; Spring Grove, 2019-; Decell Memorial, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 942-0625. Home: (662) 468-2428. Email: [email protected]. Address: 163 Burrell Road, Goodman, MS 39079.

HARDIN, WILLIAM SR. (Doug) — Spouse: Carolyn. (RE) (M) 9/28/1940. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 827-9860. Home: (662) 429-7189. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1723 Mount Pleasant Road, Hernando, MS 38632.

HARE, JAMES — Spouse: Ruth. (RL) (M) (AA) 10/4/1940. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 595 0137. Home: (601) 727-7811. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1769 Hwy 503, Paulding, MS 39348.

HARMS, DIANNE — Spouse: Royce. (RD) (F) 9/14/1946. History: Retired. Office: (601) 782-4202. Mobile: (601) 832-2649. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6335 Woodstock Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.

HARMS, JASON — Spouse: Wendy. (FE) (M) 11/11/1971. History: First, 1998-2000; Glendora, 2000 2003; Ruleville First, 2000-2003; Central, 2003-2007; Asbury, 2007-2010; Ripley: First, 2010-2015; Transitional Leave 2015-2016; Jackson: Briarwood, 2016-. Office: (601) 956-4035. Mobile: (601) 573-0453. Email: [email protected]. Address: 320B Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.

HARPER, ARTHUR III (Trey) — Spouse: Heather. (FE) (M) 2/27/1976. History: Longview, 2001 2004; McCarley, 2001-2004; N Carrollton, 2001-2007; Sidon, 2005-2007; Carrollton, 2001 2007; Eupora First, 2007-2014; Forest, 2014-2018; Mississippi Conference, Director of Spiritual Leadership, 2018-; Taylorsville First, 2021-. Office: (601) 354 0515. Mobile: (662) 392 2010. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 320 D Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.

HARPER, CHARLES (Charlie) — Spouse: Charlotte. (FL) (M) 1/12/1971. History: Wheeler Meadow Creek, 2017-2020; Wesley Foundation NEMCC, 2017-2020; Starkville First, 2020-. Mobile: (772) 205-5019. Email: [email protected]. Address: 905 Poplar Road, Starkville, MS 39759.

HARPER, GARY — Spouse: Karen: (OR) (M) 5/29/1945. History: Retired; Sartinville, 2014-2019; Pleasant Valley, 2019-; Rehoboth, 2019-; Brandywine, 2019 . Mobile: (601) 757-3139. Email: [email protected]. Address: 910 Sams Road NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601.


HARRISON, DAVID SR. — Spouse: Karen Lea. (RE) (M) 12/26/1944. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 397-7878. Email: [email protected]. Address: 112 Summerhill Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

HARRISON, DON — Spouse: Marilyn. (RL) (M) (WA) 8/16/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 516-0000. Home: (601) 847-7360. Email: [email protected]. Address: 410 Lebanon Road, Laurel, MS 39443.

HARRISON, JAMES (Jimmy) — (RE) (M) (WA) 2/14/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (602) 635 7585. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1002 West Las Palmaritas Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85021.

HART, MICHAEL SR. (Mike) — Spouse: Tommie. (FL) (M) 8/15/1970. History: Georgetown, 2008-2010; Providence, 2008-2010; Mt Carmel, 2010-2012; Mallalieu, 2012-2017; New Hebron, 2017 ; Mallalieu, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 320-8304. Home: (601) 695-5546. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4007 Highway 51, Wesson, MS 39191.

HART, RAYMOND (Ken) — Spouse: Donna. (FL) (M) 2/3/1956. History: Roxie, 1994-1997; Kossuth/Mt Pleasant, 1997-99; Stringer-Old Bay Springs, 1999-2000; McLaurin, 2001 2002; Redbone, 2002-2004; Leakesville, 2004-2006; Grace, 2004-2006; Adams, 2006-2010; Greenville Trinity, 2010-2012; Boyle, 2012-2013; Linn, 2012-2013; Drew, 2012-2013; Greenleaf-Palestine, 2013-2018; Loyd Star: New Hope, 2018-. Office: 662 233 4080. Mobile: (601) 754-6949. Home: (601) 833-2870. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2320 Highway 550 NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

HATHORN, HERBERT (Dale) — Spouse: Jean. (RE) (M) 1/19/1954. History: Retired. Home: (662) 665 5474. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 11, Shannon, MS 38868.

HATHORNE, DANIEL — Spouse: Kris. (PE) (M) 12/6/1963. History: Ingomar, 2014-2018; Mt Zion, 2016-2018; Mt Olivet, 2018-; New Albany: Calvary, 2018-2021; Laurel First, 2021 . Office: (601) 425-1474. Mobile: (662) 414-6249. Email: [email protected]. Address: 36 Tallahoma West, Laurel, MS 39440.

HAYES, BILLY SR. (Bill) — Spouse: Loretta. (RE) (M) 2/17/1935. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 433 7259. Email: [email protected]. Address: 72 Calhoun Estates Road, Laurel, MS 39443.

HAYES, TARA — Spouse: Aaron. (FE) (F) 6/14/1972. History: Galilee Treadwell, 2015-2016; Wesley Foundation ASU, 2016-2021; New Hope, 2020-2021; Jefferson Street, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 392-5891. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 515, Natchez, MS 39121.

HAYNES, FRANK — Spouse: Bethany. (FE) (M) 1/25/1982. History: Mississippi Conference, 2009 2012; Jackson: Christ, 2012-. Office: (601) 956-6974. Mobile: (662) 312-3339. Email: [email protected]. Address: 732 Euclid Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202.

HAYNES, RICKEY — Spouse: Barbara. (FE) (M) 4/17/1952. History: Crenshaw, 1992-2003; Sledge, 1992-2003; Coldwater, 2003-2018; Arkabutla, 2003-2018; Mt Vernon, 11/1/2020-3/28/2021; Senatobia District Superintendent, 2018-; Lyon, 2021-. Office: (662) 562-5865. Mobile: 662-560-3449. Home: 662 562-4312. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 220, Senatobia, MS 38668.

HAZELRIG, MICHAEL (Greg) — Spouse: Michelle. (FE) (M) 3/6/1969. History: Mt Pleasant, 2000 2003; Glen Allan, 2003-2006; Avon, 2003-2006; Gibson Memorial, 2006-2012; McLaurin Heights, 2012-2013; Cockrum, 2016-2019; Bakers Chapel, 2013-; Pleasant Hill, 2019-. Mobile: (901) 652-6400. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1851 Johnston Road, Hernando, MS 38632.

HEDGEPETH, MITCHELL — Spouse: Catherine. (RE) (M) 7/23/1959. History: Retired; Rocky Hill, 2021 ; Goodman First, 2021-; Shrock, 2021-. Office: (601) 854-8158. Mobile: (601) 942 8700. Email: [email protected]. Address: 24 Wimbledon Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.


HENDERSON, DAVID — Spouse: Kimberly. (FL) (M) 12/10/1970. History: St Paul, 2010-2011; Hurley, 2011-. Office: (228) 588-6256. Mobile: (228) 218-6224. Email: [email protected]. Address: 21903 Highway 613, Moss Point, MS 39562.

HENDERSON, DELICIA — (PL) (F) 5/2/1956. History: Heidelberg Pleasant Valley, 2013-2018; Haven Chapel, 2020-. Office: (601) 422-0099. Mobile: (601) 329-9256. Home: (601) 787 3901. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 431, Heidelberg, MS 39439.

HENLEY, RICHARD — Spouse: Lucy. (LM) (M) 2/8/1946. History: Wesley Chapel, 2015-; Jackson: Emmanuel, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 940-8087. Email: [email protected]. Address: 176 Pleasant Grove Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

HENRY, DAVID — Spouse: Jessie. (RE) (M) 3/31/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 498-3179. Home: (601) 425-4470. Address: POB 6433, Laurel, MS 39441.

HENRY, DOMINI — (FE) (M) 8/23/1980. History: Pontotoc Parish, 2005; Beulah Grove, 2005 2011; McDonald, 2005-2011; Pleasant Grove, 2005-2011; Usher Valley, 2005-2011; Mt Nebo, 2005 2011; Jackson: Anderson, 2014-. Office: (601) 982-3997. Mobile: (662) 687-2191. Email: [email protected]. Address: 711 Lake Harbor Drive Apt 1089, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

HENRY, EARNEST (EL) — Spouse: Clara Pearl. (RE) (M) 9/15/1939. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 540-2907. Home: (601) 362-6873. Email: [email protected]. Address: 753 Wood Lake Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.

HENRY, ELIJAH SR. — Spouse: Maureen. (RE) (M) 12/25/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 788 4628. Address: 244 Hintonville Road, Richton, MS 39476-9141.

HENRY, JOHNIEL JR. — Spouse: Eleanor. (FE) (M) 7/10/1978. History: Pontotoc Parish 2002 2004; New Point, 2007-2009; Spruell, 2007-2009; St James, 2007-2011; Parkway Heights, 2011-2012. Mallalieu, 2/11/2018-6/30/2018; Laurel: St Paul, 2012-2018; Jackson: Aldersgate, 2018-2021; West Jackson District, 2018-2021; Hattiesburg: St John, 2021-; Hattiesburg: St Paul, 2021-. Office: (601) 583-8131. Mobile: (601) 832-0685. Email: [email protected]. Address: 209 E. 5th Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

HENSARLING, HEATHER — (FE) (F) 3/14/1962. History: Braxton, 2002-2004; East Jackson District, 2002-2006; Wesleyanna, 2002-2006; East Jackson District, 2002-2006; St Luke, 2006 2008; Main Street, 2008-2012; Seashore District, 2012-2015; Brookhaven District, 2015 2017; Jackson: Wells Memorial, 2017-2019; Decell Memorial, 2019-2021; Appointed to attend school, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 342-7575. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 626, Brookhaven, MS 39602.

HERNDON, JAMES (Pete) — Spouse: Carolyn. (RE) (M) 7/15/1938. History: Retired; Roberts Chapel, 2008-. Mobile: (601) 807-1877. Email: [email protected]. Address: 23219 Highway 63, Moss Point, MS 39562.

HERRING, DANIEL — Spouse: Emily. (FE) (M) 7/10/1985. History: Brandon First, 2009-2013; Petal, 2013-2018; Grenada First, 2018-. Office: (662) 226-3148. Mobile: (601) 278-3092. Email: [email protected]. Address: 516 Robin Road, Grenada, MS 38901.

HERRING, HOWARD — Spouse: Jewel. (RA) (M) 10/5/1928. History: Retired. Home: (601) 732 8062. Address: 130 Country Lane, Morton, MS 39117.

HERRON, TERRY — Spouse: Savoy. (PL) (M) 7/20/1963. History: Lumberton Circuit: James Chapel/ St James/St Paul, 2017-2018-; Lumberton Circuit: James Chapel/ St James/St Paul, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 466-9263. Email: [email protected]. Address: 619 6th Avenue, Lumberton, MS 39455.


HICKS, ERIN — (FE) (F) 8/11/1987. History: Madison: St Matthew’s, 2015-2021; Chaplain – Baptist Hospital, 2021-. Office: (601) 856 9581. Mobile: (601) 467 9859. Email: [email protected]. Address: 134 Cypress Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

HICKS, RICHARD (Mike) — Spouse: Lisa. (RE) (M) 8/1/1953. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 467-9857. Home: (601) 544-7327. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4002 Asbury Trail, Brandon, MS 39042.

HIGH, DIANA — (RL) (F) 2/17/1950. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 441-0265. Home: (601) 731 5134. Email: [email protected]. Address: 662 Riley Road, Columbia, MS 39429.

HILL, DAVID — Spouse: Christina. (RE) (M) 6/28/1951. History: Retired. Office: (601) 735-4440. Mobile: (769) 226-8244. Home: (601) 735-4334. Email: [email protected]. Address: 219 Toland Dr, Pearl, MS 39208.

HILL, WILLIE JR. — Spouse: Eddie Marie. (FL) (M) 7/21/1959. History: Summerville-Davis Chapel, 1999-. Office: (228) 475-0623. Mobile: (228) 218-0731. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1144-A Mt Pleasant Road, Lucedale, MS 39452.

HILLIARD, JUNE — Spouse: Joe. (RD) (F) 4/23/1935. History: Retired. Home: (601) 898-7186. Email: [email protected]. Address: 317 Kingsbridge Road, Madison, MS 39110.

HILLIARD, LARRY — Spouse: Terry. (FE) (M) 10/12/1965. History: Vossburg, 1991-1994; New Albany: First, 1994-1997; Vancleave, 1997-99; Texas Conference, 1999-2000; Hurley, 2000 2001; Wesley Foundation NWCC, 2001-2004; Cockrum, 2001-2004; Lewisburg, 2001 2004; Nugent, 2004-2010; Poplar Springs Drive, 2010-2014; Director of Ministerial Relations, Mississippi Conference, 2014 2018; Heritage, 3/23/2020-4/30/2020; Refuge, 9/27/2021-10/10/2021; Crossroads, 9/27/2021-10/10/2021; Seashore District Superintendent, 2018-; Nugent, 016/2021-. Office: (228) 284-4199. Mobile: (601) 692 6133. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10097 Old Nicholson Road, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520.

HILLIARD, TERRY — Spouse: Larry. (FE) (F) 7/6/1959. History: Caswell Springs 2000-2001, MTS & Getwell Rd, 2001-2004; Pass Christian First, 2004-2009; Nugent, 2009-2010; Wesley Foundation MCC, 2012-2014; Poplar Springs Drive, 2011-2014; Daleville, 2013 2014; Jackson: Broadmeadow, 2014-2017; Jackson: St. Luke, 2017-2018; Methodist Children’s Home, 2017-2018; Director, Gulfside Assembly, 2018-2020; Heritage, 2020-. Office: (228) 392-4288. Mobile: (601) 942-7131. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 10097 Old Nicholson Road, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520.

HINTON, EDDIE SR. — Spouse: Darlene. (PL) (M) 12/20/1959. History: Shuqualak: Asbury, 2001 2006; Mt Nebo, 2001-2006; St Peter, 2001-2006; Bell Chapel, 2006-2014; NewBellZion, 2014-. Mobile: (662) 341-0084. Home: (662) 323-4871. Email: [email protected]. Address: 504 Aztec Street, Starkville, MS 39759.

HITE, BARBARA — Spouse: Richard. (RE) (F) 12/23/1944. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 218 6255. Email: [email protected]. Address: 819 Nicole Court, Bonne Terre, MO 63628.

HIXON, NANCE — Spouse: Emily. (FE) (M) 4/30/1987. History: Natchez: Grace, 2012-2017; Sumrall, 2017-. Office: (601) 758-0075. Mobile: (318) 614-5443. Email: [email protected]. Address: 201 Center Avenue, Sumrall, MS 39482.

HODGES, BRAD — Spouse: Beth. (FE) (M) 11/13/1955. History: Kossuth, 1989 1994; luka, S, 1994-1997; Clinton, St Johns, 1997-2000; Jackson: Briarwood, 2000 2006; Mendenhall, 2006-2008; Greenville First, 2008-2012; Trinity Place, 2012 2013; Greenwood First, 2013-2018; Valley Hill, 2013 2018; Pontotoc First, 2018-; Ebenezer, 2019-. Office: (662) 489-3076. Mobile: (662) 897 3860. Email: [email protected]. Address: 255 Hwy 9 North, Pontotoc, MS 38863.


HOLDER, BRUCE (Caleb) — Spouse: Cassie. (FL) (M) 3/27/1993. History: Amory First, 2019-; Nettleton: Carolina, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 588-1332. Email: [email protected]. Address: 104 South 4th Street, Amory, MS 38821.

HOLDER-CUMMINGS, DIXIE — Spouse: Hugh. (RE) (F) 7/5/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 588 5050. Email: [email protected]. Address: 484 Jimmy Ramey Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

HOLDER-CUMMINGS, TRAVIS (Hugh) — Spouse: Dixie. (RE) (M) 12/15/1945. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 588-5051. Email: [email protected]. Address: 484 Jimmy Ramey Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

HOLLAND, VIRGINIA (Ginger) — Spouse: Wade. (FE) (F)) 9/29/1961. History: Candler 1983-86; Conference, 1986-1993; Oxford, University, 1994-1996; Cleveland, St Luke/Shipman, 1996 2000; Wesley Foundation Director DSU 1996-2004; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 2004 2005; Wesley Foundation ICC, 2005; Fairview, 2006-2011; Robbs, 2006-2011. Tupelo: Cornerstone; 2011-2018; Crossroads Prayer Retreat, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 610-5313. Email: [email protected]. Address: 15 Peacock Drive, Corinth, MS 38834.

HOLMES-HINES, ELLA — Spouse: Merlon. (FL) (F) 9/8/1958. History: Holmes Chapel, 2020 2021; Valena C Jones, 2020-2021; Holmes Chapel, 2021-; Valena C Jones, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 346-3171. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 2425, Gulfport, MS 39505-2425.

HOLTON, JAMES (Buster) — (CC) History: Grace, 1/1/2021-6/30/2021; Marks, 2021-; Lambert, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 791-8356. Email: [email protected]. Address: 718 Elm Street, Marks, MS 38646.

HOOD, SUSAN (Susan) — Spouse: Tom. (FD) (F) 10/24/1962. History: Brookhaven First, Minister of Discipleship, 2018-; Brookhaven District, Minister of Discipleship, 2020-. Office: (601) 833-3519. Mobile: (205) 270-9587. Email: [email protected]. Address: 367 Highway 550 NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

HOOKS, DOUGLAS (Doug) — Spouse: Judy. (PL) (M) 9/1/1953. History: Port Gibson, 2016 2020; Hermanville, 2016-2019; Cane Ridge, 2019-2021; Blue Hill, 2019-2021; Carpenter, 2020 . Mobile: (601) 862-0299. Home: (601) 636-6034. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1055 Roy Young Road, Vicksburg, MS 39183.

HORTON, EUGENE (Gene) — Spouse: Leslie. (RE) (M) 6/22/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 292 2572. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 70, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.

HORTON, JERRY — Spouse: Jan. (RE) (M) 10/6/1941. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 287-3714. Home: (662) 368-8466. Email: [email protected]. Address: 253 Pinebreeze Road, Columbus, MS 39702.

HOSKINS, GLENN — Spouse: Michelle. (FL) (M) 8/14/1960. History: Flowood, 2001-2004; Drakes, 2004-; Van Winkle, 2020-. Office: (601) 984-1673. Mobile: (601) 832-4728. Home: (601) 939-3425. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4 Lamplighter Road, Pearl, MS 39208.

HOUSTON, WILLIAM JR. (Reed) — (PL) (M) 8/14/1960. History: Foxworth, 2001 2019; Hopewell, 2014-2019; Chapel of the Cross, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 441-5004. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1814 Orchard Drive, Columbia, MS 39429.

HOWARD, ROBERT — (PL) (M) 1/15/1954. History: Pleasant Valley, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 686 0313. Home: (601) 687-1407. Email: [email protected]. Address: 18 John Allen Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367.


HOWELL, LOYAL (Glenn) — Spouse: Nell. (RE) (M)10/18/1941. History: Retired; Mize, 2006-. Mobile: (601) 382-2547. Home: (601) 867-3974. Address: 501 Second Avenue SW, Magee, MS 39111.

HOWSE, GARY — Spouse: Randy. (RE) (M) 10/24/1953. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 934 5620. Email: ghowse_24@ yahoo.com. Address: 8819 East Parkway South, Lauderdale, MS 39335.

HOYLE, AUSTIN — Spouse: Bess. (FE) (M) 5/12/1984. History: Madison: Parkway Hills, 2013 2015; Gautier First, 2015-2019; Vicksburg: Hawkins, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 831 5131. Email: [email protected]. Address: 412 Evans Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

HUDSON, JACQULINE (Jackie) — (LM) (F) 6/2/1961. History: Benton: Wesley Chapel, 2019-. Office: (662) 746-5611. Mobile: (601) 966-1410. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1167 Witherspoon Road, Yazoo City, MS 39194.

HUFFMAN, DAVID — Spouse: Amanda. (FE) (M) 2/9/1970. History: McLain, 1991-1992; Duke University Student, 1992-1995; Enterprise, 1995-1997; Taylorsville/Bethel, 1997-2000; Mize, 2001-2002; Mt Olive, 2001-2002; Richton, 2002-2005; Sand Hill, 2003-2005; Jumpertown, 2005 2009; Wesley Foundation NWCC, 2009-2014; Cockrum, 2009-2016; Lewisburg, 2009-2016; Bakers Chapel-Cockrum, 2009-2016; Hinds Chapel, 2016-2020; Horn Lake, 2016-2020; Dantzler Memorial, 2020-. Office: (228) 475-7888. Mobile: (662) 416-5948. Email: revdlhuffman@yahoo. com. Address: 3706 Dantzler Street, Moss Point, MS 39563.

HUGHES, DEBBIE — Spouse: Milton, Jr. (PL) (F) 2/25/1960. History: St Paul, 2015-2017; Cedar Grove, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 810-1022. Email: [email protected]. Address: 104 Watts Drive, McComb, MS 39648.

HUGHES, LOU — Spouse: James. (RL) (F) 8/24/1944. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 935-1607. Home: (601) 727-4137. Email: [email protected]. Address: 95 County Road 528146, Paulding, MS 39348.

HUGHEY, YULANDA — (SY) (F) History: Mt Moriah, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 603-7563. Email: [email protected]. Address: 803 Meigg Street, Corinth, MS 38834.

HUNTER, LEWIS (Mike) — Spouse: June. (RL) (M) 2/5/1953. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 574 0434. Home: (601) 743-5135. Email: [email protected]. Address: 50 Bounce Drive, Savannah, TN 38372.

HUTCHERSON, VIRGIL — Spouse: Elizabeth. (RE) (M) 1/27/1936. History: Retired. Office: (336) 591 8036. Home: (336) 753-0159. Address: 124 Hemlock Street, Mocksville, NC 27028.

HUTCHINSON, HANNAH — Spouse: Nathan. (PE) (F) 6/17/1994 History: Ocean Springs: St Paul, 2019 . Office: (228) 875-5278. Mobile: (662) 419-6179. Email: [email protected]. Address: 115 Spanish Cove Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

HUTCHINSON, NATHAN — Spouse: Hannah. (PE) (M) 7/16/1993 History: Ocean Springs, St. Paul, 2019-. Office: (228) 875-5701 ext 1108. Mobile: (662) 419-2526. Email: [email protected]. Address: 115 Spanish Cove Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

HUTSON, MARY — (FE) (F) 7/27/1955. History: Walnut, 2001-2008; Camp Ground, 2001-2008; Ebenezer, 2001-2008; Glendora, 2008-2017; Ruleville: First, 2008-2017; Strong, 2017-; Aberdeen: First, 2017 . Office: (662) 369-8135. Mobile: (662) 223-9122. Email: [email protected]. Address: 120 Woodland Heights, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

HYLAND, SUZANNA — (FL) (F) 8/14/1990. History: Court Street, 2019-2020; Bentley Chapel, 2019-2020-; Court Street, 2020-2021; Bentley Chapel, 2020-2021; Wells Memorial, 2021 . Mobile: (662) 315-3568. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1726 St. Mary Street, Jackson, MS 3922.


IMPSON, DEBBIE – (SY) (F) History: Whittington Memorial, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 384-0627. Email: [email protected]. Address: 194 Impson Lane, Meadville, MS 39653.

INGRAM, CORA — Spouse: Steve. (RE) (F) 1/3/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 417-7475. Home: (662) 229-9872. Email: [email protected]. Address: 290 S Line Street, Grenada, MS 38901.

INGRAM, DAN — Spouse: Sherri. (LM) (M) 11/27/1957. History: Sturgis-Big Creek, 2018-2021. Mobile: (662) 722-8072. Email: [email protected]. Address: 130 Tanyia Lane, Columbus, MS 39702.

INGRAM, THOMAS (Wes) — Spouse: Katie. (FD) (M) 12/22/1975. History: Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 2018-. Office: (601) 544-7873. Mobile: (601) 573-1283. Home: (601) 942-5910. Email: [email protected]. Address: 805 Monterrey Lane, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

IRVING, JOHNNY — Spouse: Lisa. (PL) (M) 11/29/1963. History: Little Zion, 2010-2015; Hickory Block, 2011-; Crown Point, 2015-. Mobile: (601) 717-3993. Home: (601) 894-5589. Email: [email protected]. Address: 26085 Highway 28, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.

IVY, JUSTIN (Kyle) — Spouse: Jessica. (FE) (M) 2/10/1983. History: Corinth: Box Chapel, 2004 2007; Friendship, 2007-2012; Salem, 2007-2012; Union Hill, 2007-2012; Whitehall, 2012 2014. US Air Force, 2014-2017; Eupora: First, 2017-2018; US Air Force, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 832-9104. Email: kyleivy@ gmail.com. Address: Louisville, KY.

JACKSON, EMBRA JR. — Spouse: Rosia. (FE) (M) 2/5/1953. History: Student, Gammon, 1982 1985; Hampton (N GA), 1984-85; Holmes County Parish, 1985-86; Kosciusko, Wesley, 1986 89; Starkville, Griffin, 1989-1992; West Point, St Paul, 1992-1996; Jackson, Central, 1996-2001; Metro Ministries, 2001-2002; Jackson: Aldersgate, 2002-2005; Mississippi Conference, 2005 2010; Starkville District, 2011-2019; Tupelo First, 2019-. Office: (662) 690-8100. Mobile: (601) 927-5414. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 735 N. Madison Street, Tupelo, MS 38804.

JACKSON, GEORGE — Spouse: Dorothy. (RE) (M) 8/31/1941. History: Retired. Home: (251) 929 7771. Address: 601 Ridgewood Manor, Oxford, MS 38655.

JAMES, GEORGE (Ricky) — Spouse: Megan. (FE) (M) 4/21/1982. History: Christ, 2007-2010; Jackson: St Luke, 2010-2019; Clinton First, 2019-. Office: (601) 924-6671. Mobile: (601) 842 0148. Email: [email protected]. Address: 100 Mt Salus Road, Clinton, MS 39056.

JAMES, RANDY — (FL) (M) 10/30/1955. History: Medical Leave, 2015-. Mobile: (601) 394-8812. Email: [email protected]. Address: 655 Bee Tree Road, Richton, MS 39476.

JEFFERSON, RONALD (Ron) — Spouse: Julia. (FL) (M) 7/13/1950. History: Rockport, 1999-2018; Mt Hermon, 1999-2018; Liberty, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 617-2803. Home: (662) 323-1218. Email: [email protected]. Address: 106 Cushman Street, Starkville, MS 39759.

JENKINS, MARSHALL — Spouse: Sandy. (RE) (M) 8/24/1943. History: Retired; Singleton, 2012 . Mobile: (601) 668-1842. Home: (601) 939 5510. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2917 Pine Ridge Drive, Pearl, MS 39208.

JENKINS, ROBERT — Spouse: Pat. (RE) (M) 4/8/1932. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 871-1483. Home: (662) 842-5088. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2105 Rosewood Street, Tupelo, MS 38801.

JENKINS, VINSON — (SY) (M). History: Christian Banner, 2020-. Office: (601) 591-1174. Mobile: (601) 826-5018. Email: [email protected]. Address: 133 Sterling Oak Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

JENNINGS, THOMAS (Tommy) — Spouse: Rhonda. (FE) (M) 8/17/1966. History: Tippah Circuit, 1998-2001; Iuka: N Mt Evergreen, 2001-2006; Rocky Springs, 2001-2006; Camp Ground, 2001 2006;


Big Oak, 2006-2008; Clarks Chapel, 2006-2008; Hopewell, 2006-2008; Mt Pleasant, 2006-2008; Spring Ridge, 2008-2013. Magee First, 2013-2021; Philadelphia First, 2021-. Mobile: 662 423 8195. Email: [email protected]. Address: 528 Poplar Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

JOHNSON, ARTHUR (Louis) — (FE) (M) 9/30/1959. History: Tabernacle/Elizabeth, 1998-2000; Quitman: Grace, 2000-2006; Wesley, 2006-2009; Paulding, 2009-; Louin Spring Hill, 2/24/2020-6/30/2020; Louin Mt Zion, 2/24/2020-6/30/2020; Bay Springs Bethlehem, 2/24/2020-6/30/2020; Spring Hill, 2009-; William Chapel, 2009-; Leona, 2009-; Oak Bowery, 2009-; Mobile: (601) 527-1868. Home: (601) 787-3009. Email: [email protected]. Address: 689 Highway 503, Vossburg, MS 39366.

JOHNSON, CALVIN — Spouse: Louvenia. (RL) (M) 11/24/1942. History: Retired; Waynesboro: Mt. Zion/Pleasant Ridge, 2008-. Mobile: (601) 383-4046. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1096 Old St Peter Street, Stateline, MS 39362.

JOHNSON, CHARLES — Spouse: Jean. (RE) (M) 11/7/1937. History: Retired. Office: (828) 552 3287. Email: [email protected]. Address: 20 Wesley Drive, Apt. 377, Asheville, NC 28803.

JOHNSON, JEFFREY — Spouse: Lindy. (SY) (M) History: Falkner, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 380-1527. Email: [email protected]. Address: 803 Butler Drive, Oxford, MS 38655.

JOHNSON, KERRY — (RL) (M) 9/28/1955. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 479-2117. Home: (601) 635-4296. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: POB 611, Decatur, MS 39327.

JOHNSON, RALPH JR. (Wayne) — Spouse: Louise. (RL) (M) 8/28/1932. History: Retired; Yazoo City: St Johns, 2021 . Mobile: (662) 528-9068. Home: (601) 939-3872. Address: 2350 Milam Street, Pearl, MS 39208.

JOHNSON, RAPHEAL SR. — Spouse: Cynthia. (FL) (M) 8/3/1961. History: St Paul Lucedale, 2011 2013; St James, 2013-2017; Mt Pleasant, 2013-2017; Gulfport: St. Mark, 2017-. Mobile: (228) 355-1476. Home: (228) 497-3703. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2124 Shadowwood Circle, Gautier, MS 39553.

JOHNSON, SHERRY — (FD) (F) 4/19/1950. History: Bethlehem Center, 2001-2005; Center for Ministry, 2005-2015; Transitional Leave, 2015-2016; East Jackson District, 3/31/2016 12/20/2017; Transitional Leave, 1/1/2018-6/30/2020; Center for Ministry, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 209-0717. Home: (601) 926-4359. Email: [email protected]. Address: 210 Royal Oak Drive, Clinton, MS 39056.

JOHNSON, TERRY (T Manuel) — Spouse: Avis. (PL) (M) 3/18/1951. History: Waveland, 2018-; Clermont Harbor, 2018-. Mobile: (229) 392-6871. Home: (228) 563-9490. Email: [email protected]. Address: 15138 Rosewood Street, Gulfport, MS 39503.

JOHNSON, VICKI — Spouse: Roger. (RE) (F) 10/7/1959. History: Retired. Office: (601) 582-5557. Mobile: (601) 467-3304. Email: [email protected]. Address: Box 2528, Longview, TX 75606.

JOHNSON, WILLIAM — Spouse: Barbara. (RE) (M) 10/1/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 457-5320. Home: (662) 262-7279. Email: [email protected]. Address: 505 West Stone Street, Kilmichael, MS 39747.

JOHNSTON, BRIAN — Spouse: Laura Beth. (FL) (M) 8/29/1985. History: Madison: St Matthew’s, 2016-; Sharon, 2018-. Office: (601) 856-9581. Mobile: (601) 954-6305. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3148 Bridgeport Lane, Madison, MS 39110.

JONES, EDDIE LEE (Eddie Lee) — Spouse: Merry. (RE) (M) 6/2/1943. History: Retired; Wiggins: H.A. Brown Memorial, 2016-. Mobile: (228) 990-1555. Email: [email protected]. Address: 129-D Station Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.


JONES, FREEMAN SR. (Freeman) — Spouse: Ernestine. (RA) (M) 1/19/1940. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 577-0794. Home: (601) 787-2273. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2773 CR 8, Heidelberg, MS 39439.

JONES, HALEY — (FD) (F) 7/19/1989. History: Transitional Leave, 7/1/2017-8/31/2017; Arkansas Conference, 2017 . Mobile: (601) 506-4666. Email: [email protected]. Address: 411 W 19th Street, Apt. 2, Little Rock, AR 72206.

JONES, MARK — Spouse: Terissa. (FE) (M) 3/9/1963. History: Gautier / St James, 2000-2003; Indianola: Rasberry, 2003-2011; Greenville: Revels, 2011-2015; Lampton: New Zion-St Paul, 2015-2020; Louin Spring Hill, 2020-; Louin Mt Zion, 2020-; Bay Springs Bethlehem, 2020-. Office: (601) 736-1080. Mobile: (228) 990-6031. Email: [email protected]. Address: 42 Edmund King Road, Bay Springs, MS 39422.

JONES, PAUL III (Trey) — Spouse: Missy. (FL) (M) 6/20/1970. History: Emmanuel, 2016-2018; Crossgates, 2018-. Office: (601) 825-8677. Mobile: (601) 941-6426. Email: [email protected]. Address: 23 Crossgates Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

JONES, PRESTON — Spouse: Frances Gail. (FL) (M) 10/10/1950. History: Elizabeth-Pleasant Grave, 2013-2016; Pilgrim Hill, 2016-. Mobile: (601) 917-8594. Home: (601) 483-5174. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4507 C Place, Meridian, MS 39301.

JONES, RANDY — (PE) (M) 3/17/1985. History: St Peter-Meridian: Wesley Chapel, 2015-2017; Tupelo: St. Paul, 2017-2021; Griffin, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 454-9582. Email: randyjjones06@ gmail.com. Address: 101 Ames Street, Starkville, MS 39759.

JONES, SAM — Spouse: Rosemary. (FL) (M) 3/27/1976. History: Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 2020-. Office: (662) 895-2297. Mobile: (901) 262-3627. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6304 Cherokee Drive, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

JONES, SCOT — Spouse: Leigh Ann. (FL) (M) 5/6/1966. History: Hattiesburg: Heritage, 2010-. Office: (601) 261-3371. Mobile: (601) 329-1472. Email: [email protected]. Address: 215 Morrow Road, Purvis, MS 39475.

JONES, SUSIE — (RE) (F) 3/14/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 812-1332. Address: 9954 Highway 305, Coldwater, MS 38618.

JONES, TOBY — Spouse: Jane. (PL) (M) 9/5/1966. History: Hopewell, 2010-2015; Ebenezer, 2015-. Home: (601) 551-2115. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 4690 Bogue Chitto Road SE, McCall Creek, MS 39647.

JORDAN, TERRY SR. — (RL) (M) 1/10/1953. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 580-5575. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 919, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

JOYNER, WILLIAM (Geoffrey) — Spouse: Sue. (RE) (M) 8/21/1954. History: Retired; Tennessee Conference, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 415-0115. Email: [email protected]. Address: 214 Legacy Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

JUDY, SHERRILL (Sherry) — Spouse: Wesley. (RD) (F) 4/25/1952. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 217-2026. Email: [email protected]. Address: 17604 Riverwalk Drive, Vancleave, MS 39565.

KAUFMAN, ANN — Spouse: Jon. (FE) (F) 11/28/1964. History: West Point: Christ, 1996-98; Meridian: Oakland Heights 1998-2002; Magnolia First, 2002-2004; Fernwood, 2002-2004; Leave Family, 2004-2005; Wesley Foundation CoLin CC, 2005-2007; Brookhaven District, 2006 2007; Burnsville, 2008-2011; Harmony, 2008-2011; Patrick, 2008-2011; Memphis Conference, 2013-2014; Interim


Ministry Specialist, 2014-2017; Ocean Springs: Wesley, 2015 2019; Medical Leave, 2019-. Office: (228) 875-8900. Mobile: (662) 279-9577. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6504 Chateau Cove, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

KAUFMAN, JON — Spouse: Ann. (FE) (M) 1/6/1965. History: Cedar Bluff/Siloam, 1996-98; Meridian: Wesley-Concord, 1998-2002; Felder / McComb: Pearl River, 2002; Concord, 2001 2002; Wesley, 2001-2002; Felder, 2002-2007; Pearl River Avenue, 2002-2007; Iuka First, 2007-2014; Ocean Springs: St Paul, 2014-2016; Long Beach: First, 2016-. Office: (228) 863-9619. Mobile: (662) 279-4993. Email: jklongbeach@gmail. com. Address: POB 375, Long Beach, MS 39560.

KEEN, FAWN — Spouse: Rusty. (PL) (FE) (M) 3/2/1960. History: Shaw, 2019-2020; Indianola Christ, 2019-2020; Shaw, 2020-2021; Indianola: Christ, 2020-2021; Church Hill, 2021-; Washington, 2021-; Mobile: (662) 305-7280. Email: [email protected]. 814 Hwy 16N, Natchez, MS 39120.

KEEN, STEVEN (Rusty) — Spouse: Fawn. (FE) (M) 7/15/1959. History: Eden/Thornton/Pleasant Hill, 1991-1992; Eden/Thornton/Pleasant Hill/Yazoo City: First, 1992-1993; Yazoo City First, 1993 1995; Amory First, 1997-2007; Oxford-University, 2005; Tupelo District, 2005-2011; Gilmore Foundation, 2007-2011; Wesley Chapel, 2009-2011; Greenwood District Office, 2011-2015; Winona: New Hope, 2011-2015; Winona: Moore Memorial, 2011-2015; Meridian District Superintendent, 2015-2018; Rosedale, 7/1/2020-7/14/2020; Shipman Chapel, 7/1/2020 7/15/2020; Linn, 7/1/2020-7/15/2020; Shady Grove, 8/1/2020-9/12/2020; Greenwood DeCell, 8/1/2020-6/30/2021; Seneasha, 1/1/2021-6/30/2021; Durant First, 1/1/2021-6/30/2021; Vaiden Haven, 1/1/2021-6/30/2021; Carrollton Vincent, 6/1/2021-6/30/2021; Greenwood District Superintendent, 2018-; West, 1/1/2021-. . Office: (662) 453-0878. Mobile: (662) 825-1961. Email: [email protected]. Address: 107 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930-3562.

KEETON, KEITH — Spouse: Emily. (FE) (M) 6/8/1979. History: Batesville: First, 2003-2005; Belzoni: First-Swiftown, 2005-2008; New Church Start, 2008-2009; St Mark’s, 2009 2012; Carthage: First, 2012-2016; Lena, 2013-2016; Senatobia: First, 2016-. Office: (662) 562-5214. Mobile: (662) 392-7955. Home: (662) 612-0335. Email: [email protected]. Address: 115 Briarwood Drive, Senatobia, MS 38668.

KELLER, DAVID — Spouse: Peggy. (RA) (M) 12/10/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 218 2885. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3630 Linton Road, Meridian, MS 39301.

KELLY, JERRY — Spouse: Eunice. (RL) (M) 4/8/1943. History: Retired; Bethel, 2001-; Thrasher, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 416-6570. Home: (662) 728-3873. Email: [email protected]. Address: 40 CR 7200, Booneville, MS 38829.

KENNEDY, OLIFPHIA — Spouse: Jimmie. (PL) (F) 8/17/1954. History: Little Rock, 6/15/2015 8/31/2018; Little Rock, 9/1/2018 . Mobile: (769) 234-4169. Home: (601) 892 5511. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1033 Browntown Lane, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.

KENNEDY, PAUL (Steve) — Spouse: Angie. (FL) (M) 7/6/1958. History: Tishomingo First, 2017 ; Old Bethel, 2017-; Golden Chapel, 2019-. Office: (662) 438-6689. Mobile: (662) 454 2186. Home: (662) 550-6936. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1402, Belmont, MS 38827.

KIDD, LINDSEY — (PL) (M) 11/15/1984. History: Lake Central, 2017-2020; Union Chapel, 2017 2020; New Bethlehem, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 575-2887. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10801 Road 632, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

KING, ARTHUR (Allen) — Spouse: Alison. (FE) (M) 8/17/1974. History: Byrd Chapel, 2001 2004; Wesley Chapel, 2001-2004; Prentiss, 2004-2006; Santee, 2004-2006; Jackson Street, 2006-2010; Hawkins Chapel, 2006-2010; Boyles Chapel, 2010-2013; Wayne Haven, 2010-2013; Winchester, 2010-2013. Gitano, 2013-2018; Laurel: West Laurel, 2013-2018; Inverness, 2018-2021; Hickory, 2021-; Newton, 2021-. Office: (662) 265 5270. Mobile: (601) 695-4960. Home: (662) 265-5760. Email: [email protected]. Address: 105 Russell Street, Newton, MS 39345.


KING, EDWIN JR. (Ed) — (RE) (M) 9/20/1936. History: Retired. Office: (601) 984-6319. Mobile: (601) 715-5673. Home: (601) 366-5829. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4098 Pine Hill Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.

KING, JACK — Spouse: Ilah. (RE) (M) 12/26/1935. History: Retired. Office: (828) 456-8046. Email: [email protected]. Address: 212 Crescent Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745.

KING, MARVIN SR. — Spouse: Lillie. (RE) (M) 11/30/1941. History: Retired. Mobile: (404) 313 5318. Home: (404) 344-3317. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2155 Highpoint Trail SW, Atlanta, GA 30331.

KING, ROBERT — Spouse: Sandra. (RE) (M) 2/2/1935. History: Retired. Home: (719) 684-0130. Address: POB 571, Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819.

KINSLOW, WILLIE — Spouse: Linda. (PL) (M) 12/30/1949. History: Wesley Chapel, 2000-2004; Desoto-Quitman Circuit, 2004; Mt Olive, 2004-2009; Mt Levy, 2004-2009; Zion Chapel, 2004 2009; Tabernacle, 2009-2015; Cokes Chapel, 2015-; Silver Spree, 2015-; Sweet Pilgrim, 2015-; Spring Hill, 2015-. Mobile: (601) 323-0814. Home: (251) 843-2797. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7820 Melvin Road, Gilbertown, MS 36908.

KIRBY, EDWIN (Eddie) — Spouse: MJ. (FE) (M) 12/27/1973. History: Poplar Head, 2006 2009; Saucier, 2006-2009; Biloxi First, 2009-2013; Personal Leave, 2013-2015; Pascagoula First, 2015 . Office: (228) 762-5222. Mobile: (228) 217-5221. Home: (228) 760-0938. Email: [email protected]. Address: 121 Linnett Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

KIRBY, MARTHA JUNE (MJ) — Spouse: Eddie. (FE) (F) 10/7/1974. History: Biloxi First, 2010 2013; Ocean Springs: St Paul, 2013-2019; Gautier First, 2019-; Seashore District Staff, 2019-; Gautier First, 2019-. Office: (228) 875-5701. Mobile: (228) 760-0939. Email: [email protected]. Address: 121 Linnett Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

KIRTLEY, FRANK — Spouse: Linda. (RL) (M) 10/1/1945. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 692 4272. Home: (601) 635-3174. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3819 Decatur Conehatta Road, Decatur, MS 39327.

KITCHENS, JOE — Spouse: Patsy. (RA) (M) 5/17/1945. History: Hopewell, 2020-; Mt Pleasant, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 996-9192. Home: (601) 743-4550. Email: [email protected]. Address: 9642 Highway 495 S, DeKalb, MS 39328.

KITCHENS, RONALD (Ron) — Spouse: Amy. (FE) (M) 5/30/1978. History: Sandy Hook, 2007 2010; Hawkins Chapel, 2010-2016; Brookhaven: Jackson Street, 2010-2016. Collinsville/Pleasant Ridge, 2016-. Mobile: (601) 507-3973. Email: [email protected]. Address: 9114 Church Road, Collinsville, MS 39325.

KLINGENFUS, CHRISTOPHER (Chris) — Spouse: Erin. (FE) (M) 7/15/1970. History: Brooklyn, 2006 2009; Main Street, 2009-2011; Laurel: Franklin, 2011-; Bay St. Louis: Main Street, 2017-. Office: (228) 467-4538. Mobile: (601) 261-7104. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 2897, Bay St Louis, MS 39521.

KNIGHT, GARY — Spouse: Janie Giordano. (RE) (M) 11/6/1948. History: Retired; Poplar Head, 2017 . Mobile: (601) 624-1099. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7436 Saints Circle, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

KNIGHT, JEREMY — Spouse: Nan. (FL) (M) 8/21/1980. History: Hattiesburg: Main Street, 2018 . Office: (601) 582-5557. Mobile: (601) 310-8086. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1009, Hattiesburg, MS 39403.


KNIGHT, PAUL — (FE) (M) 2/9/1960. History: Potts Camp, 2002-2005; Cornersville, 2002 2005; Bethlehem, 2002-2005; Weir, 2001-2005; Salem, 2001-2005; Gateway, 2005-2006; Pleasant Grove, 2006-2012; Marion, 2006-2012; Fletchers Chapel-Bethany, 2012-2015; Hollandale, 2015 2017; Louisville: Whitehall, 2017-2019. Medical Leave, 2019-. Mobile: (228) 223-5178. Email: [email protected]. Address: 401 Camelia Street, Stonewall, MS 39363.

KNIGHT, WENDELL (Chelsae) — Spouse: Billie Jean. (PL) (M) 3/13/1947. History: Centreville, 2018-2019-; Macedonia, 2018-2019 ; Centreville, 2019-; Macedonia, 2091-. Office: (601) 645-9009. Mobile: (225) 921-2282. Home: (601) 645-6341. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 760, Centreville, MS 39631.

KOON, MILTON — Spouse: Dianne. (RL) (M) 12/8/1946. History: Retired. Homewood, 2011-. Mobile: (662) 720-6648. Home: (601) 825-7832. Email: [email protected]. Address: 110 Sunline Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

KOPP, AISLINN — Spouse: John. (FE) (F) 12/27/1989. History: Hattiesburg: Main Street, 2015 2018; Columbus First, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 542-8054. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 128, Columbus, MS 39703.

KOSH, KEVIN JR. — (PE) (M) 10/30/1988. History: Wesley Foundation ASU, 2014-2016; Wesley Foundation Rust College, 2016-2019; Wesley Foundation JSU, 2019-; Couparle, 2020-. Office: (601) 979 1318. Mobile: (769) 203-2785. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1060 East County Line Road, Suite 181, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

KOTTENBROOK, CHARLES — Spouse: Jenny. (RE) (M) 1/29/1936. History: Retired. Mobile: 601 938 8505. Address: 248 Quixote Drive SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-3307.

KRAMER, JOHN — Spouse: Mary. (RE) (M) 1/11/1950. History: Retired; Cockrum, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 782-6410. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7331 Kingcrest Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

LADNER, ASHLEY — (PL) (M) 2/23/1977. History: Holders, 2017-2018l; Stringer, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 307-0955. Email: [email protected]. Address: (601) 307-0955, Petal, MS 39465.

LAIRD, DAVID IV — Spouse: Cynthia. (FE) (M) 10/27/1953. History: Maxie, 2001-2005; Lumberton, 2001-2005; Pleasant Hill, 2005-2016; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 2016 2018; Sardis, 2018-; Davis Chapel, 2018-. Office: (662) 487-2738. Mobile: (901) 282-5890. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 383, Sardis, MS 38666.

LAMB, JIMMY (Aaron) — (PL) (M) 7/7/1960. History: Bassfield/Oakdale, 1996-1997; Pleasant Grove, 1997-2004; Mallalieu, 2001-2003; Brookhaven District, 2003-2004; Pleasant Ridge, 2004 2006; Bethesda, 2004-2006; Bethel, 2001-2004; Brookhaven District, 2003 2004; Ebenezer, 2006-2009; Community, 2009-; Fayette, 2009-. Mobile: (601) 882 3114. Email: [email protected]. Address: 101 Founders Drive, Crystal Springs, MS 3959.

LAMBERT, MICKEY (Trey) — Spouse: Brandi. (FE) (M) 10/23/1972. History: Kossuth, 2005 2011; Pleasant Hill, 2005-2011; Calvary, 2011-2013; Mt Olivet, 2011-2013; Corinth: Gaines Chapel, 2013-. Office: (662) 287-1218. Mobile: (662) 266-1685. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1004 Pine Lake Drive, Corinth, MS 38834.

LAMPKIN, STEPHEN (Steve) — Spouse: Judy. (RL) (M) 12/29/1952. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 542-8549. Home: (662) 456-2110. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1270 Highway 8 E, Houston, MS 38851.

LANDFAIR, OZELL SR. — Spouse: Earnestine. (RE) (M) 9/25/1955. History: Retired; Ebenezer Mt Zion, 2021-; Barlow, 2021-; Vaiden Haven, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 902-7321. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3629 Love Road, Lexington, MS 39095.


LANDRUM, CHARLES (Joe) — Spouse: Vicki. (RE) (M) 6/5/1953. History: Retired; Cane Ridge, 2021-; Blue Hill, 2021-; Lovely Lane, 2021-; MS Conference Project Coordinator Spiritual Leadership; 2021-. Office: (601) 892-1357. Mobile: (601) 540-1599. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4 Fatherland Road, Natchez, MS 39120.

LANDRUM, VICKI — Spouse: Joe. (FE) (F) 7/12/1959. History: Carrollton Charge, 1997-2000; Meridian: Central 2000-2003; Jackson: Forest Hill, 2003-2007; Christ, 2007-2013; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 2013-2019; Memphis Conference, 2019-2021; Kingston, 2021-; Grace, 2021-. Office: (731) 689-5358. Mobile: (601) 624-8734. Home: (731) 689-5999. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2 Fatherland Road, Natchez, MS 39120.

LARSEN, CATHERINE (Cathy) — Spouse: Scott. (PL) (F) 5/10/1966. History: Jackson: Galloway, 1994- 98; Pearl: First, 1999-2001; Mineral Wells, 2001-2017; Memphis Conference, 2017 2019; Transitional Leave, 6/1/2019-6/24/2019; East Jackson District, 2019-2020; Walnut Grove, 2019-. Office: (901) 853-8383. Mobile: (662) 812-1777. Email: [email protected]. Address: 209 Mary Ann Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

LARSEN, SCOTT — Spouse: Cathy. (FE) (M) 12/5/1966. History: Jackson: Galloway 1997-98; Pearl: First, 1998-2001. Mineral Wells, 2001 2019; Brandon First, 2019-. Office: (601) 825-5958. Mobile: 901-283-2423. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 209 Mary Ann Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

LAWRENCE, PAUL (Jeff) — Spouse: Michelle. (FE) (M) 12/31/1966. History: New Albany: Bethlehem, 2003-. Office: (662) 538-7605. Mobile: (662) 316-2842. Email: [email protected]. Address: 98 CR 214, Etta, MS 38627.

LAWSON, ANITA — Spouse: Joe. (RL) (F) (WA) 8/14/1953. History: Retired; Rices Chapel, 2021 ; Early Grove, 2021-. Mobile: (901) 896 6726. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1046 Bethany Road, Potts Camp, MS 38659.

LAWSON, JOSEPH SR. (Joe) — Spouse: Anita. (RA) (M) 9/8/1948. History: Rices Chapel, 2021-; Early Grove, 2021-; Mobile: (901) 896 6727. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1046 Bethany Road, Potts Camp, MS 38659.

LAY, DEBRA — Spouse: Bill. (RL) (F) 3/20/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 617-3137. Email: [email protected]. Address: 60019 Drew Lane, Smithville, MS 38870.

LEBLANC, ANDREW JR. — (RD) (M) 7/18/1958. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 408-8391. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3 Baracuda Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

LEBLANC, SANDRA (Sandy) — (RD) (F) 7/22/1957. History: Retired. Mobile: (850) 443-6911. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3847 Pine Walk Drive, Tallahassee, FL 39312.

LEEK, JOHN (John Wesley) — Spouse: Abby. (FE) (M) 4/16/1987. History: Jefferson Street, 2013 2014; Taylor, 2014-2015; Antioch-Pine Grove, 2015-2016; Enterprise, 2016-; Concord, 2016-. Mobile: (601) 513-6498. Email: [email protected]. Address: 210 West Bridge Street, Enterprise, MS 39330.

LEJEUNE, JAMIE — (DC) (M) History: Court Street, 2016-. Mobile: (601) 818-2852. Email: [email protected]. Address: 609 Southern Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

LEMMON, DIANE — (FE) (F) 3/23/1957. History: Pope, 2001-2005; Shiloh, 2001-2005; Bethel, 2001 2005; Whitehall, 2005-2009; Sidon, 2009-2012; Carrollton, 2009-2012; N Carrollton, 2009 2012; Columbus: Wesley, 2012-2016; Biloxi:Heritage, 2016-2020; Chaplain: Unity Hospice Olive Branch, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 803-9830. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5041 Hampshire Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117.

LEO, DON — Spouse: Libbie. (RE) (M) 5/1/1934. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 806-1733. Home: (228) 872-4817. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2913 Pimilico Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.


LEVERETTE, WALTER — Spouse: Jannie. (FE) (M) 6/27/1950. History: Preston Deemer Charge, 67-68; Centeridge Daleville Charge, 68-69; Lake Charge & Walnut Grove, 5/69-12/69; Gammon Theological Seminary, 1972-75; Matthew UMC, Knoxville, TN, 1972-73; Trinity Parish, Cleveland, TN, 1973-74; Barrow Parish, Griffin, GA, 1974-75; Crystal Springs, New Zion, 1975 76; Navy 1976-89; Chaplain Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA, 1987-1991; US Navy, 2001-. Office: (619) 532-6025. Mobile: (760) 717-1806. Home: (760) 433-8237. Email: [email protected]. Address: 706 Sunningdale Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057.

LEWELLEN, JACOB — (SY) (M). History: Tula, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 296-0098. Email: [email protected]. Address: 143 N Magnolia Place, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

LEWELLYN, DENNIS — Spouse: Phyllis. (FL) (M) 1/29/1959. History: Cane Ridge, 2010-2019; Blue Hill, 2010-2019; Coker’s Chapel, 2019-. Mobile: (337) 348-9653. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7 Montebello Drive, Natchez, MS 39120.

LEWIS, DONALD (Don) — (RE) (M) 6/15/1938. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 403-0083. Home: (662) 912-9979. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1325 McIngvale Road Apartment 24, Hernando, MS 38632.

LEWIS, T (TW) III — (RE) (M) 5/27/1931. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 672-5387. Home: (601) 362-6065. Email: [email protected]. Address: 500 S Pear Orchard Road, Apt. 260, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

LILLEY, FRANK JR. (Smith) — Spouse: Jessica. (FE) (M) 10/5/1981. History: Tremont, 2014 2015; Mt Pleasant, 2014-2015; Mt Olive, 2014-2015; Asbury, 2014-2015; Tupelo: First, 2015-. Office: (662) 690-8100. Mobile: (601) 519-5023. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4251 Old Town Circle, Tupelo, MS 38804.

LINDLEY, KEVIN — (PL) (M) 6/14/1968. History: Ebenezer, 2016-2018; Camp Ground, 2016 2018; Walnut, 2016-2018; Belmont, 2018-2019; Macedonia, 2019-2021; Buena Vista, 2019-; McCondy, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 210-1585. Email: [email protected]. Address: 200 Hwy 47, Prairie, MS 39756.

LINDLEY, WILLIAM (Giles) — Spouse: Lisa. (RE) (M) 6/17/1957. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 896 7944. Email: [email protected]. Address: 306 Canterbury Road, Starkville, MS 39760.

LINDSAY, KAYLYN — Spouse: Michael. (FL) (F) 10/17/1987. History: Cleveland First, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 312-4480. Address: 1718 Pinewood, Greenville, MS 38701.

LINDSAY, MICHAEL — Spouse: Kaylyn. (PE) (M) 1/26/1989. History: Greenville Trinity, 7/1/2019-6/30/2020; Greenville First, 7/1/2019-6/30/2020; Greenville Trinity, 7/1/2021-; Greenville First, 7/1/2020-. Mobile: (662) 418-0111. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1718 Pinewood Drive, Greenville, MS 38701.

LINDSEY-WILLIAMS, LINDA — (PL) (F) 6/4/1959. History: Jackson: Anderson, 2010-. Office: (601) 982-3997. Mobile: (601) 502-6539. Home: (601) 932-3767. Email: [email protected]. Address: 610 Oak Park Circle, Pearl, MS 39208.

LIPS, HOWARD JR. — Spouse: Letrece. (RP) (M) 6/11/1944. History: Retired; White Plains, 2019 . Mobile: (769) 223-4214. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4701 Emerald Drive W, Mobile, AL 36619.

LIPS, MICHAEL (Mike) — Spouse: Earline. (RE) (M) 11/11/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: 601 596 3380. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 104 A Richmond Trail NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

LITTLE, BRUCE — Spouse: Glenda. (RE) (M) 11/11/1940. History: Retired. Home: (731) 660 6201. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1061 Ashport Road, Jackson, TN 38305.


LIU, GERALD — (FE) (M) 5/12/1978. History: Vanderbilt, Nashville, 2007-2014; Drew Theological Seminary, 2014-2016; Princeton Theological Seminary, 2016-2021; GBHEM Director Collegiate Ministries, 2021-. Office: (609) 436-6272. Mobile: (615) 983-0065. Email: [email protected]. Address: 66 West 9th Street, Apt 71-2, New York, NY 10011.

LOBASSO, MICHAEL (Mike) — Spouse: Patricia. (RE) (M) 6/24/1951. History: Retired. Office: (901) 382-9292. Mobile: (901) 461-9112. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7150 Crepe Myrtle Drive, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

LOBIN, STANLEY (Stan) — Spouse: Tammy. (FL) (M) 3/22/1956. History: Forest Grove, 2003 2004; Independence, 2004-2008; D’Lo, 2008-2009; Freeny, 2009-2010; Sebastapol, 2009 2010; Ellison, 2010-2011; Pickens, 2010-2011; Bethel, 2011-2014; Taylorsville First, 2011 2014; Pearl: First, 2014-2016; Pleasant Grove, 2016-2020; Mallaieu, 2018-2020; Williamsburg, 2020-. Office: (769) 234-5536. Mobile: (601) 756- 0996. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 220 Yates Road, Collins, MS 39428.

LOFTON, JOE — (RE) (M) 7/31/1941. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 335-5994. Home: (601) 342 8038. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2841 Emmy Drive, Apt #9, Laurel, MS 39440.

LOFTON, TOBY — Spouse: Regina. (FE) (M)12/18/1967. History: Collinsville, 1998-2003; Jackson: Broadmeadow, 2003-2005; Collinsville, 2001-2003; Pleasant Ridge, 2001-2003; Poplarville, 2005-2008; US Army, 2008-2019; Petal, 2019-. Office: (601) 582-0440. Mobile: (601) 260-0130. Email: [email protected]. Address: 386 Trussel Road, Petal, MS 39465.

LONBERGER, BOBBIE — (PL) (F) 11/6/1954. History: Sweetwater, 1/1/2019-6/30/2021; Sweetwater, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 365 3570. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5508 Claresholm, Gautier, MS 39553.

LONG, JESSE III — Spouse: Rhonda. (FL) (M) 10/5/1965. History: McLaurin, 1996-2000; Coker’s Chapel, 2000-2004; Clara/Winchester, 2004; Winchester, 2003-2010; Providence, 2010 2020; Clara, 2003-; Buckatunna, 2010-. Mobile: (601) 735-7929. Home: (601) 735 0034. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 30, Clara, MS 39324.

LONGMIRE, JOHN — Spouse: Jennifer. (RL) (M) 2/11/1962. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 435 2222. Home: (662) 328-4959. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1259 Steens Road, Steens, MS 39766.

LORD, GERALD — Spouse: Joan McCarty. (RE) (M) 8/5/1944. History: Retired. Home: (404) 636 6373. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2126 Kodiak Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30345.

LOVETT, LIONEL (Fitzgerald) — Spouse: Ruby. (FE) (M) 7/3/1962. History: Cleveland, St Marks, 1988-89; Abbyville, 1989-1994; Yazoo City, St Stephens, 1994-2001; Hattiesburg: St Paul 2001-2004; Wesley, 2004-2007; Greenwood District, 2004-2007; Middlebrook, 2007-2009; Wesley Foundation HCC, 2009-2011; John Wesley, 2009-2011; Walden Chapel, 2009-2011; Mississippi Conference, 2007-2011. Brookhaven District, 2011-; Crystal Springs: New Zion, 2011-. Mobile: (662) 897-0581. Email: [email protected]. Address: 101 W Pizza Street, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.

LOWE, FRANKLIN — Spouse: Sara. (RL) (M) 12/27/1934. History: Retired. Office: (662) 456 3678. Home: (662) 456-3968. Address: 396 CR 39, Houston, MS 38851.

LOWERY, DAVID — Spouse: Joy. (FE) (M) 4/28/1955. History: Potts Camp, 1996-2000; Williamsburg, 2001-2004; Lone Star, 2001-2004; Picayune First, 2004-2010; Booneville: First, 2010-2015; Canton First, 2015-; Thornton Chapel, 2015-. Office: (601) 859-4621. Mobile: (601) 916-4040. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3301 S Liberty Street, Canton, MS 39046.

LOWRY, WILLIAM (Bill) — (RE) (M) 6/4/1930. History: Retired. Office: (704) 456-8505. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 726, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745.


LUCKETT, PAUL — (FE) (M) 2/29/1952. History: Craig-Cary Charge, 1974-75; Bridgeville Circuit, 1975-77; Brookhaven, Oak Grove-St Paul, 1977-78; Canton, Little Zion & Jackson, Harris Memorial, 1978-80; Carthage, Wesley Chapel & Greenwood UMC, 1980 81; Gammon Theological Seminary, 1983-86; Clinton Circuit, 1981-1991; Clinton: St Paul-Blessed Trinity, 2001-2016; Columbus: St James, 2016-2019; Galilee Treadwell, 2019-2020; Epworth, 2019-2020; Barlow, 2019-2020; Lampton: St Paul, 2020-; Lampton: New Zion, 2020. Home: (601) 906-8965. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 11564, Jackson, MS 39283.

LUDLAM, PAT — Spouse: Jennifer. (RE) (M) 2/29/1948. History: Retired. Office: (662) 934-2279. Email: [email protected]. Address: 49 Jill Road, Senatobia, MS 38668.

LUKE, CHARLES (Ray) — Spouse: Cyndi. (RL) (M) 4/6/1954. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 416 8314. Home: (601) 677-2347. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3394 McDonald Road, Preston, MS 39354.

LUTTRELL, BENJAMIN (Ben) — Spouse: Sharon. (OF) (M) 3/24/1968. History: Mt Pleasant, 2013-2015; Brownfield, 2013-2015; Rutledge-Salem, 2015-2016; Snowdown, 2015-2016; Ebenezer, 7/1/2016-7/31/2016; Camp Ground, 7/1/2016-7/31/2016; Walnut, 7/1/2016 7/31/2016; Ethel, 2019-; Mathiston, 2019. Mobile: (662) 326-0172. Email: [email protected]. Address: 608 CR 992, Iuka, MS 38852.

LYNN, JAMES JR. (Jay) — (OE) (M) History: Saucier, 2021-. Mobile: (434) 603-1234. Email: [email protected]. Address: 209 Oak Street, Apt. C, Long Beach, MS 39560.

LYTLE, ROBERT (Bob) — Spouse: Deborah. (RL) (M) 9/6/1954. History: Retired; Bond, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 860 3218. Email: [email protected]. Address: 11268 Creek Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503.

MAGEE, FRENCHYE — (FE) (F) 9/30/1966. History: Couparle, 2009-2010; Rust College, 2010 2011; Wesley Foundation HCC(Goodman), 2011-2012; John Wesley, 2011-2012; Walden Chapel, 2011-2012; Epworth School, S Africa, 2012-2016; Walden Chapel UMC, 2016 2018; Minnesota Annual Conference, 2018-2021; Transitional Leave, 7/2021-. Office: (763) 607-1981. Mobile: (662) 792-5732. Email: [email protected]. Address: 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403-3223.

MAGEE-MONTGOMERY, ETHEL — (RL) (F) 8/19/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 522 3260. Email: [email protected]. Address: 219 Aquamarine Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32505.

MAKI, JOHN — Spouse: Nell. (RE) (M) 1/22/1942. History: Retired; Free Springs, 2016-. Mobile: (662) 207-6099. Home: (662) 207-3047. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 2017, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

MAKI, NELLIE (Nell) — Spouse: John. (RE) (F) 8/20/1947. History: Retired; Victoria, 2017-; Red Banks, 2017-. Mobile: (662) 207-8499. Home: (662) 207-3047. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 2017, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

MALE, BARRY JR. — Spouse: Sara. (FE) (M) 8/19/1968. History: Batesville: 1994-2001; Jackson: Christ, 2001-2004; Magee First, 2004-2009; New Albany: First, 2009-2016; Madison, 2016-. Office: (601) 856 6058. Mobile: (601) 955-3384. Email: [email protected]. Address: 100 Post Oak Road, Madison, MS 39110.

MALONE, CHARLOTTE — (RL) (F) 4/2/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 479-1276. Home: (601) 693-1817. Email: [email protected]. Address: 551 Sweet Gum Bottom Road, Meridian, MS 39301.

MALONE, DAVID — Spouse: Earlene. (PL) (M) 5/21/1967. History: Louisville: Piney Grove, 2005-; Louisville: Maple Springs, 2006-. Mobile: (662) 648-7425. Home: (662) 324-7736. Email: [email protected]. Address: 385 Greenland Road, Starkville, MS 39759.


MALONE, LINDA — Spouse: John. (PE) (F) 9/25/1961. History: Winona: Moore Memorial, 2014 2017; Kilmichael, 2017-2021; Bethlehem, 2017-2021; Inverness, 2021-. Office: (662) 265-5670. Mobile: (662) 614-2926. Email: llittlemalone@ gmail.com. Address: POB 2, Inverness, MS 38753.

MANNERY, JERRY — Spouse: Sharon. (PL) (M) 11/28/1952. History: West Jackson District, 9/15/2018-12/31/2018; Jackson: We are One, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 918-8892. Home: (601) 362-2099. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 11279, Jackson, MS 39283.

MANNING, W (Zeb) — Spouse: Charlotte. (RL) (M) 9/15/1938. History: Retired; Hebron, 2008-. Mobile: (601) 422-8287. Home: (601) 344-9203. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 363, Ellisville, MS 39437.

MANNING, WILLIAM (Harold) — Spouse: Teresa. (RE) (M) 7/25/1947. History: Retired; Long Beach: Christ, 2019-. Mobile: (901) 734-4750. Email: [email protected]. Address: 89364 Diamondhead Drive E, Diamondhead, MS 39525.

MAPLES, ARTHUR — Spouse: Sylinda. (PL) (M) 11/9/1977. History: Sherman Hill, 2017-2018; Johnson Chapel, 2017-2018; Sherman Hill, 2018-; Johnson Chapel, 2018-; Carthage: Wesley Chapel, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 900-9825. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2505 Highway16 E, Carthage, MS 39051.

MARCHANT, RANDELL JR. (Randy) — (FL) (M) 8/2/1975. History: Shaw, 2014-2019; Indianola: Christ, 2014-2019; Kossuth, 2019-; Pleasant Hill, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 858-0208. Email: [email protected]. Address: 189 CR 533, Corinth, MS 38834

MARSHALL, JACK — Spouse: Kellie. (RL) (M) (1/2/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 310 0005. Home: (662) 898-5299. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 121, Carrollton, MS 38917.

MARTIN, ALPHANETTE — (RE) (F) 9/7/1940. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 212-2946. Address: 6405 Springridge Road, Raymond, MS 39154.

MARTIN, MURRAY (Glenn) — Spouse: Patricia. (RE) (M) 8/4/1935. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 809 9366. Email: [email protected]. Address: 444 McNair Avenue, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

MASON, ELBRIST — Spouse: Stella. (RE) (M) 6/6/1956. History: Retired; Little Zion, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 813 5597. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4209 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, MS 39232.

MASON, KEITH — (PL) (M) 3/22/1955. History: Taylors Chapel, 2007-; Strickland, 2014-. Mobile: (901) 413-5795. Home: (662) 252-5161. Email: [email protected]. Address: 190 Waterford Mountain Road, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

MASON, MICHAEL (Mike) — Spouse: Melissa. (PL) (M) 1/17/1969. History: Cornerstone, 2020 . Mobile: (662) 397-3127. Email: [email protected]. Address: 295 CR 348, Guntown, MS 38849.

MASSINGILL, WALTER (Lamar) — Spouse: Joyce. (RE) (M) 9/12/1954. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 325-5925. Address: 45 Nicklaus Trail, Petal, MS 39465.

MATHENY, JAMES (Jim) — (RE) (M) 10/4/1955. History: Retired; Freeny Sebastopol, 2011-. Office: (601) 267-3935. Mobile: (601) 540-7294. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3396 Freeny Road, Carthage, MS 39051.

MAUGH, ROBERT JR. (Larry) — Spouse: Celeste. (RE) (M) 8/5/1949. History: Retired. Office: (662) 363-2137. Mobile: (662) 436-5050. Email: [email protected]. Address: 302 Seymour Street, Richton, MS 39476.


MAY, CHANCELLOR (Chance) — Spouse: Mallory. (FE) (M) 6/15/1978. History: St Johns, 2005 2008; Yazoo City First, 2005-2008; Mt Pisgah, 2008-2012; Noxapater, 2008-2012; Indianola First, 2012-2014; Silver City, 2014-2017; Belzoni: First, 2014-2017; Coopers Chapel, 2017-2020; Tilton, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 803-4613. Email: [email protected]. Address: 663 Hulon Brister Road, Jayess, MS 39641.

MAY, JOE — Spouse: Suzette. (FE) (M) 6/8/1952. History: Student, Candler, 1975-77; Lexington, 1977-78; Kosciusko, Wesley, 1978-79; CCOM 1980-86; District Superintendent, Cleveland District, 1986-1992; Meridian, St Paul-Haven Chapel, 1992 1995; Mississippi Conference, 1995-2002; Jackson: Anderson, 2002-. Office: (601) 982-3997. Mobile: (601) 940 2063. Home: (601) 977-0035. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6205 Hanging Moss Road, Jackson, MS 39206.

MAY, LANNIS — (FE) (M) 9/26/1953. History: Pleasant Hill, 1995-2000; DeKalb-Union, 2000 2005; Anguilla-Grace, 2005; DeKalb, 2001-2005; Union, 2001-2005; Grace, 2005 2008; Anguilla, 2005-2008; Antioch, 2008-2010; Boyles Chapel, 2008-2010; Hebron, 2010-2013; Independence, 2010-2013. Bruce, 2013-2018; Shady Grove, 2015 2018; Andrew Chapel, 2018-2021; Glen Allan, 2021-; Avon, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 292-6607. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 127, Avon, MS 38723.

MAY, LEWIS — Spouse: Gloria Jean. (RL) (M) 4/20/1943. History: Retired; Chunky, 2013-. Mobile: (601) 917-6177. Home: (601) 679-7237. Email: [email protected]. Address: 8402 Cottonwood Drive, Meridian, MS 39305.

MAYO, CARRIE — Spouse: Kelvin. (FL) (F) 8/17/1979. History: Oakdale, 2014-2018; Seminary, 2014 2018; Independence, 2018-; Hebron, 2018-; Wesley Foundation NWCC, 2018-. Office: (662) 233 2407. Mobile: (601) 760-9768. Email: [email protected]. Address: 16 Methodist Street, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

MAYO, KELVIN (Dwayne) — Spouse: Carrie. (FE) (M) 9/5/1967. History: Carson, 2013-2018; Lone Star, 2013-2018; Coldwater UMC, 2018-2020; Arkabutla, 2018-2020; Mount Pleasant, 2020-; Barton, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 519-1777. Email: [email protected]. Address: 16 Methodist Street, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

MCALILLY, CHRISTOPHER (Chris) — Spouse: Millie. (FE) (M) 2/3/1983. History: Brewer, 2010 2014; Shannon, 2010-2014. Oxford: Oxford-University, 2014-2019; Oxford: Oxford-University, 2020-. Office: (662) 234-5278. Mobile: (662) 401-2505. Email: [email protected]. Address: 303 Deer Run North, Oxford, MS 38655.

MCANALLY, EARL — Spouse: Marilyn. (RE) (M) 12/16/1953. History: Retired. Office: (662) 327-6716. Mobile: (662) 454-2313. Email: [email protected]. Address: Trinity Place 300 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39702.

MCCAIN, DONALD (Don) — (RE) (M) 1/8/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 213-1918. Home: (662) 256-7702. Email: [email protected]. Address: 615 7th Street South, Amory, MS 38821.

MCCALEB, KARIE (Karie Sue) — Spouse: Reed. (FD) (F) 3/27/1983. History: Jefferson Street, 2009 2013; Jackson: St Mark’s, 2013-2019; Transitional Leave, 7/1/2019-11/17/2019; Family Leave, 11/18/2019-. Mobile: (769) 230-6595. Email: [email protected]. Address: 316 Market Street, Water Valley, MS 38965.

MCCALEB, ROY JR. (Reed) — Spouse: Karie Sue. (FE) (M) 1/4/1982. History: Church Hill, 2009 2013; Washington, 2009-2013; Clinton: First, 2013-2015; Fannin, 2015-2017; Millsaps College, 2017-2019; Water Valley First, 2019-; Bethlehem, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 807-4494. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 288, Water Valley, MS 38965.


MCCASKILL, BRENDA — (FE) (F) 3/6/1957. History: Rust College, 2008-2010; Pratt Memorial, 2010 2012; Nebraska Conference, 2012-2014; Columbus: St James, 2014-2016. Greenwood: Wesley, 2016-; Greenwood District, 2017-2018; Hattiesburg District, 2018 2019; Mallalieu, 2018-2019; St Paul, 2018-2019; Medical Leave, 2019-. Office: (662) 482-5033. Mobile: (662) 364-3811. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 425, Drew, MS 38737.

MCCAY, JOHN III — Spouse: Susan. (FE) (M) 7/8/1975. History: Bond, 1994-98; Bond 1999 2000; Shipman, 2001-2002; Winborn Chapel, 2001-2002; Gateway, 2002-2004; Trinity, 2004 2008; Gulfport: Handsboro, 2008-. Office: (228) 896-7264. Mobile: (228) 860-5056. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2333 Demaret Drive, Gulfport, MS 39507.

MCCLINTON, JIMMY — Spouse: Lillie. (PL) (M) 6/10/1960. History: St John’s, 2011 2016; Mt Pleasant, 2016-2018; St James, 2018-2020; Wesley Chapel, 2020-; Sylvester, 2020-. Mobile: 601-786-1925. Email: [email protected]. Address: PO Box 135, Union Church, MS 39668.

MCCLURKAN, JAMES (Jim) — Spouse: Renee. (FE) (M) 7/16/1968. History: Verona Palmetto, 2015 2019; Ellisville First, 2019-2021; St Andrews, 2021-; Smithville, 2021-. Office: (662) 256-2301. Mobile: (662) 610-8370. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1115 Veterans Legion Drive, Amory, MS 38821.

MCCORMICK, JAMES (Jim) — Spouse: Patricia. (RE) (M) 1/17/1936. History: Retired. Mobile: (404) 583-4694. Home: (470) 253-7993. Email: [email protected]. Address: Village Park Alpharetta 12300 Morris Road, Unit 231, Alpharetta, GA 30005.

MCCORMICK, ROBERT — Spouse: Shaunna. (FL) (M) 6/3/1984. History: Trinity, 2020-. Mobile: (228) 860-9497. Office: (228) 863-2717. Email: [email protected]. Address: 16 53rd Street, Gulfport, MS 39507.

MCCOY, DAVID — Spouse: Brenda. (FE) (M) 6/18/1950. History: Oktibbeha-Clay Parish, 2005; Lindsey Chapel, 2004-2005; Wesley, 2005-2012; Amory: St James, 2012-2015; Mississippi Conference, 2015-2017; Jackson: Central, 2015-. Office: (601) 355-7858. Mobile: (662) 617 0581. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 12965, Jackson, MS 39296.

MCCOY, JON — Spouse: Joycelynn Jevonne. (OE) (M) History: Christ: Jackson, 2020-. Mobile: (773) 484-6529. Email: [email protected]. Address: 814 Bonnie Brae, River Forest, IL 60305.

MCCOY, ROBERT — Spouse: Reba. (RA) (M) 11/3/1945. History: Asbury, 2008-. Mobile: (662) 213-6400. Email: [email protected]. Address: 319 Johnson Lane, Baldwyn, MS 38824.

MCCREARY, ELISE (Elijah) — Spouse: Rosalind. (SY) (M) 1/26/1959. History: Kingsley Chapel, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 941-7749. Email: [email protected]. Address: 38 Village Green Circle, Jackson, MS 39211.

MCDONALD, GRANVILLE (Mitchell) — Spouse: Flora. (RE) (M) 8/5/1948. History: Retired; Cooks Chapel/Mars Hill, 2013-. Mobile: (601) 513-6721. Home: (601) 677-3616. Email: [email protected]. Address: 254 Mac Drive, Preston, MS 39354.

MCDONALD, RAYMOND (Tony) — Spouse: Jennie. (FE) (M) 3/22/1962. History: Wayne Haven, 1999 2005; Mamie C Weaver Memorial, 2001-2005; Spring Ridge, 2005-2008; Purvis, 2008 2010; Tallowah, 2008-2009; Monticello, 2010-2013; Avon, 2013-2021; Glen Allan, 2013-2021; Mize, 2021-; Raleigh First, 2021-; Magee First, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 822-3058. Email: [email protected]. Address: 203 Second Street NW, Magee, MS 39111.

MCDONALD, ROBERT (Paul) — Spouse: Clemmie. (FE) (M) 6/29/1957. History: Coker’s Chapel, 1980 81; Druid Hills, 1981-82; Stonewall Wall, 1982-84; Spring Ridge, 198487; Pascagoula, First, 1987-89; Meridian, Fifth Street, 1989-1991; Saucier, 1991-1993; Ruleville, 1993-1995; Fletcher’s Chapel,


1995-99; Bruce, 1999-2001; Bonita, 2001-2003; Hickory, 2001-2003; Columbus: Central, 2003-2006; Waynesboro First, 2006-2010; Gulde, 2010-2011; Pelahatchie First, 2010-2011; Forest, 2011-2014; Carpenter, 2014 2020; Utica, 2014-; Port Gibson, 2020-. Office: (601) 885-6152. Mobile: (601) 941 9622. Home: (601) 885-6152. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 308, Utica, MS 39175.

MCDONALD, STEVEN (Steve) — Spouse: Clarisse. (RE) (M) 11/9/1952. History: Retired; Louisiana Conferece, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 813-2685. Home: (601) 939-3963. Email: [email protected]. Address: 519 Wildberry Drive, Pearl, MS 39208.

MCDOUGALD, JAMES (Ron) — Spouse: Lynette. (RE) (M) 11/18/1952. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 942-8040. Email: [email protected]. Address: 243 Critz Street, Starkville, MS 39759.

MCFARLAND, GEORGE — Spouse: Sandra Cecile. (RL) (M) 5/19/1938. History: Retired; Cayuga, 2010 . Mobile: (769) 798-3377. Address: 360 McLendon Drive, Raymond, MS 39154.

MCGILL, BOBBY — Spouse: Melinda. (RE) (M) 2/18/1949. History: Retired. Office: (228) 467 9629. Mobile: (601) 916-1729. Home: (601) 795-3153. Email: [email protected]. Address: 615 Cowart Holliday Road, Poplarville, MS 39470.

MCGILL, CHARLES II (Kenny) — (FE) (M 5/12/1970. History: Mellen, 2004-2007; Lynville, 2004 2007; Pleasant Hill, 2007-2011; Candler School of Theology, 2012-2012; Kossuth, 2011-2015; Pleasant Hill, 2011-2015; Andrew Chapel, 2016-2018; Petal, 2018-2019; Ellison, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 416-1981. Email: ckmcgill70@gmail. com. Address: 6806 Vaughn Road, Vaughn, MS 39179.

MCGOUGH, JOHN (Ryan) — Spouse: Anna. (FE) (M) 2/28/1986. History: Minor Memorial, 2013 2016; Philadelphia First/Henry’s Chapel, 2016-2021; Pearl First, 2021-; Independence, 2021-. Office: (601) 656-1376. Mobile: (601) 953 7599. Email: [email protected]. Address: 211 503 Shenandoah Road, Brandon, MS 39047.

MCGOUGH, OSCAR — Spouse: Jackie. (AM) (M) 3/4/1957. History: Crossgates, 2004-2010; Diamondhead, 2010-2014; Gulfport: First, 2014-2015; Brandon First, 2015-2017; Medical Leave, 2017-. Mobile: (601) 697-8685. Home: (601) 259-5334. Email: [email protected]. Address: 401 Brooks Street, Pelahatchie, MS 39145.

MCGRAW, ROBERT (Allen) — Spouse: Sheranne. (FE) (M) 5/19/1970. History: Fountainhead, 2006 2008; Pisgah, 2008-2012; Courtland, 2008-2012; Chapel Hill, 2008-2012; Water Valley First, 2021-2018; Bethlehem, 2012-2018; Personal Leave, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 934-0749. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3005 Hubbard Road, Courtland, MS 38620.

MCGREW, ROGER — Spouse: Sue. (RE) (M) 2/10/1944. History: Retired; Hamilton, 2009-. Office: (662) 343-8977. Mobile: (601) 260-9963. Home: (662) 456-2019. Email: [email protected]. Address: 101 CR 97, Houston, MS 38851.

MCINTOSH, MAURICE — Spouse: Gloria. (PL) (M) 2/19/1959. History: Usher Valley, 2006 2009; McDonald, 2006-2009; Mt Nebo, 2006-2009; Pleasant Grove, 2006-2009; Beulah Grove, 2006 2009; Nettleton: Palestine, 2009-. Office: (662) 346-3813. Mobile: (662) 346-3813. Home: (662) 256-5561. Email: [email protected]. Address: 30067 Cemetery Road, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

MCKENNY, WILLIE — (PL) (M) 6/27/1954. History: St John’s, 2016-2017; Adams Chapel, 2016-2018; St Mary’s, 2017-2018-; Adams Chapel, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 212-5711. Email: [email protected]. Address: 107 Haynes Place, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.

MCKINNEY, GLORIA — (RE) (F) 10/6/1951. History: Retired. Office: (662) 844-4951. Mobile: (662) 315-8400. Home: (662) 256-4516. Email: [email protected]. Address: 30488 Old Highway 41, Okolona, MS 38860.


MCKINNEY, RUTH — (PL) (F) 8/17/1965. History: Greenwood Wesley, 2020-2021; Greenwood Wesley, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 372 0050. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 351, North Carrollton, MS 38947.

MCLAURIN, WILLIAM (Will) — Spouse: Mary Jean. (RL) (M) 2/2/1955. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 577-1843. Email: [email protected]. Address: 119 Ned Dillard Road, Heidelberg, MS 39439.

MCNAIR, EMMA — (RE) (F) 3/11/1935. History: Retired. Home: (601) 477-2049. Address: 153 Dace Town Road, Ellisville, MS 39437.

MCQUEEN, MARY CLEO (Cleo) — Spouse: Wayne. (PL) (F) (8/31/1955). History: Gulfport First, 2017-. Office: (228) 863-0047. Mobile: (228) 324-8015. Home: (228) 831-1620. Email: [email protected]. Address: 15317 Parkwood Drive N, Gulfport, MS 39503.

MCRANEY, LEN — Spouse: Patricia. (FE) (M) 11/15/1958. History: Stonewall, 1997-2004; Cleveland, 2004; Clarks Chapel, 2004-2006; Big Oak, 2004-2006; Mt Pleasant, 2004 2006; Hopewell, 2004-2006; Mt Zion, 2006-2010; Union, 2006-2010; Lovely Lane, 2010-2013; Kingston, 2010-2013; Brookhaven District, 2010-2013; Coalville, 2013-. Office: (228) 392-5970. Mobile: (601) 938-7967. Email: lmcr618834@aol. com. Address: 12274 Shorecrest Road, Biloxi, MS 39532.

MCSHEPARD, SELBER — Spouse: Everett. (RE) (F) 1/5/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 405 1591. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 904, DeKalb, MS 39328.

MEADOR, JOHN JR. (Chuck) — Spouse: Katie. (FE) (M) 11/19/1973. History: Madison 2000 2003; Asbury, 2003-2004; Madison Area New Church, 2004-2006; Ridgeland First, 2006 2008; Christ, 2008-2014; Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive, 2014-2019; Jackson: St Luke, 2019-. Office: (601) 362-6381. Mobile: (601) 953-7696. Email: [email protected]. Address: 621 Duling Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216.

MEADOWS, DAVID — Spouse: Gloria. (RA) (M) 4/17/1953. History: Marvin Chapel, 2018-; Pierce Chapel, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 479-3510. Home: (769) 208-8985. Email: [email protected]. Address: 111 Harle Circle, Pearl, MS 39208.

MEREDITH, CHARLES (Sims) — Spouse: Amy. (PL) (M) 6/22/1986. History: Pleasant Valley, 7/1/2016-4/15/2019; Pleasant Valley, 2019-. Office: (662) 842-7190. Mobile: (662) 687-3811. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2600 Huckleberry Trail, Tupelo, MS 38801.

MERKL, MARVIN EUGENE JR. (Gene) — Spouse: Lee Ann. (PL) (M) 11/1/1955. History: Artesia, 2015 . Mobile: (662) 435-3800. Home: (662) 323-7043. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2328 Old West Point Road, Starkville, MS 39759.

MESSNER, PHILIP — Spouse: Ann. (PL) (M) 5/31/1957. History: Leavell Woods, 2021-. Office: (601) 856-2733. Mobile: (601) 941-5535. Email: [email protected]. Address: 133 Sunflower Road, Madison, MS 39110.

MICHAEL, SUKUMARI (Sue) — Spouse: Anand. (RE) (F) 2/25/1939. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 214-5016. Home: (601) 939-7265. Address: 672 Randall Circle, Pearl, MS 39208.

MILLENDER, FRANK — (RE) (M) 7/4/1938. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 321-2700. Home: (662) 447-0200. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 865, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

MILLER, ELIZABETH (Beth) — (FE) (F) 8/1/1952. History: Monterey, 2000-2007; Cary: Goodman Memorial, 2007-2015; Rolling Fork, 2007-2015; Pontotoc First, 2015-2018; Ridgeland First, 2018-2019; Jackson: Christ, 2019-2020; Medical Leave, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 573-7783. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2604 Simpson Highway 469, Florence, MS 39073.


MILLER, HILLMAN JR. (H B) — Spouse: Virginia. (RE) (M) 7/13/1948. History: Retired. Office: (662) 447-5943. Mobile: (662) 276-3030. Email: [email protected]. Address: 401 Jefferson Street, Okolona, MS 38860.

MILLER, LEON — Spouse: Donna. (PL) (M) 6/27/1960. History: Buffalo, 2003-; Mt Vernon, 2003-; Mt Lebanon, 2003-. Office: (662) 289 4211. Mobile: (662) 744-2008. Home: (662) 547-6258. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 12, Weir, MS 39772.

MILLER, ROBERT (Glenn) — Spouse: Jan. (PL) (M) 7/24/1956. History: X-Prairie, 2001-2016; Macon: Cooksville, 1992-. Office: (662) 328-4751. Mobile: (662) 364-1491. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 445, Columbus, MS 39703.

MILLER, SARA — Spouse: Chris. (FL) (F) 5/20/1976. History: Minter City, 2018-; Ruleville First, 2018 . Office: (662) 756-4922. Mobile: (662) 227-5200. Email: [email protected]. Address: 30 Withers Cove, Grenada, MS 38901.

MILLER, SYLVESTER III — (RE) (M) 9/3/1935. History: Retired; Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair, 2018 . Mobile: (662) 736-4752. Email: [email protected]. Address: 12912 Hwy 15 South Apt C27, Louisville, MS 39339.

MILLER, THOMAS (Tommy) — Spouse: Debby. (RD) (M) 9/12/1955. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 218-1156. Home: (601) 634-6145. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 8115, Vicksburg, MS 39181.

MILO-MOULTRIE, PAULA — (FE) (F) 2/27/1967. History: Samuel Chapel, 2014 2017; Wesley Foundation MVSU, 2014-2017; Transitional Leave, 7/1/2017-9/9/2017; North Georgia Conference, 2017-2019; Family Leave, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 569-4482. Email: [email protected]. Address: 180 Lavender Road, Athens, GA 30606.

MILSAP, TERESA — Spouse: Curtis. (PL) (F) 8/16/1969. History: Chapel Hill, 2013-. Mobile: (601) 935-0709. Home: (601) 727-3063. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 1423 Highway 503, Vossburg, MS 39366.

MISKELLY, ELIZABETH (Raigan) — Spouse: Rocky. (FE) (F) 9/14/1976. History: Florence: Marvin, 2003-2005; Tupelo First, 2005-2012; Columbus: First, 2012-2017; Ebenezer, 8/26/2020-9/13/2020; Camp Ground, 8/26/2020-9/17/2020; Paradise, 6/1/2021 6/30/2021-; Rutledge-Salem, 6/1/2021-6/30/2021; Snowdown, 6/1/2021 6/30/2021; Liberty, 7/15/2021-7/24/2021; Harris Chapel, 7/15/2021-7/24/2021; St Andrews, 9/8/2021-10/31/2021; New Albany District, 2017-;. Office: (662) 534-7793. Mobile: (662) 213-2336. Email: [email protected]. Address: 576 Glendale Road, New Albany, MS 38652.

MISKELLY, WILLIAM (Rocky) — Spouse: Raigan. (FE) (M) 1/14/1961. History: Oxford, Christ 1982 83; Leland-Arcola Associate 1985-87, Candler School of Theology 1987-1990; Vicksburg, Crawford Street 1990-1992; Collins, 1992-1996; Hattiesburg: Heritage, 1996 98; Cargill Associates, 1998; Cargill Associates, 2001-2010; Special Appointment, 1-1-2000-12/31/2009; Family Leave, 1/1/2010-6/30/2010; Personal Leave, 7/1/2010-. Mobile: (662) 213-2917. Email: [email protected]. Address: 576 Glendale Road, New Albany, MS 38652.

MITCHELL, AUBREY — Spouse: Myrtle. (PL) (M) 7/13/1964. History: Columbus: Wesley, 2015 2016; Brooksville: Wesley, 2016-2017; Baldwin, 2016-; Drake Hill, 2016-. Office: (662) 295-1713. Mobile: (662) 295-1713. Home: (662) 498-1010. Email: [email protected]. Address: 104 Shadowood Lane, Starkville, MS 39759.

MITCHELL, DOYLE — Spouse: Marie. (RE) (M) 2/5/1942. History: Retired; McCool: Liberty Hill, 2015 . Mobile: (662) 401-0045. Home: (662) 674-5899. Email: [email protected]. Address: 8479 Attala Road 5205, Ethel, MS 39067.


MITCHELL, ELIJAH — Spouse: Miriam. (RA) (M) 4/21/1947. History: Burton Memorial, 2019 ; Seashore Mission, 2019-. Mobile: (228) 234-2814. Email: [email protected]. Address: 15398 Vick Road, Gulfport, MS 39503.

MOERING WATKINS, MARILYN — Spouse: Freeman. (PL) (F) 11/13/1962. History: Clinton: Lynch Chapel, 2017-2018; Clinton: Lynch Chapel, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 927-4303. Home: (601) 373-7819. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2143 Owens Road, Terry, MS 39170.

MOFFAT, WARREN (Curtis) — (RE) (M) 10/12/1935. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 813-5366. Email: [email protected]. Address: 104 Nichols Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

MONROE, CATHY — Spouse: Andrew. (RE) (F) 1/1/1954. History: Retired. Home: (804) 639 5761. Email: [email protected]. Address: 15203 Martin Glen Terrace, Midlothian, VA 23112.

MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM — Spouse: Michelle. (FL) (M) 1/14/1971. History: Vardaman, 2001 2005; Bailey Memorial, 2001-2005; Thaxton, 2005-; Ecru, 2005-. Mobile: (662) 419 2707. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10426 Highway 336, Thaxton, MS 38871.

MOODY, CARRELL (Donzell) — Spouse: Vivian. (SY) (M) 11/12/1962. History: Moody’s Chapel, 2021-; Little Creek, 2021-; Nebo, 2021-. Mobile: (270) 799-9133. Home: (601) 753 2231.Email: [email protected]. Address: 1233 Corbit Boulevard, McClain, MS 39456.

MOORE, DALE — Spouse: Stephanie. (AM) (M) 1/18/1957. History: Meridian: Oak Grove, 2003 2012; Union, 2012-2014; Hawkins Memorial, 2014-2018; Suqualena, 2014-2018; Lauderdale, 2018-; Marion, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 917-0303. Email: [email protected]. Address: 625 Alamutcha Street, Marion, MS 39342.

MOORE, HARRELL — Spouse: Vicki. (FE) (M) 10/6/1962. History: Leakesville, 2000-2004; Lucedale First, 2004-2006; Grace, 2006-2011; Tanners Chapel, 2008-2011; Americus Parish: Crossroads Refuge, 2011-2019; Refuge 2013 - ; Iuka First, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 508-8960. Email: [email protected]. Address: 408 W. Quitman, Iuka, MS 38852.

MOORE, JESSE — (RE) (M) 10/22/1934. History: Retired. Home: (662) 601-5022. Address: POB 355, Shuqualak, MS 39361.

MOORE, JOHN — Spouse: Nancy. (RE) (M) 1/29/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 507-1276. Email: [email protected]. Address: 15 Enclave Circle, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

MOORE, NOAH — Spouse: Delilah. (RE) (M) 2/2/1952. History: Retired; St Morris, 2016-; Gallatin, 2017-. Office: (601) 832-2556. Mobile: (601) 667-7240. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 13954, Jackson, MS 39236.

MOORE, VAN — Spouse: Judy. (RA) (M) 2/3/1952. History: Retired. Home: (662) 213-7130. Email: [email protected]. Address: 40076 Old Columbus Road, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

MORGAN, RONNIE — Spouse: Darlene. (PL) (M) 5/23/1958. History: Fernwood, 2014-2016; Magnolia: First, 2014-2016. Mallalieu, 2017; Bethesda, 2016-2020; Kokomo, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 754 7558. Email: [email protected]. Address: 564 West Monticello Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

MORRIS, KRYSTAL — Spouse: Dexter. (PL) (F) 1/21/1983. History: Wrights Chapel, 7/1/2018 6/30/2020; Mt Moriah, 7/1/2018-6/30/2020-; Wrights Chapel, 7/1/2020-; Mt Moriah, 7/1/2020-. Mobile: (662) 425-1142. Home: (662) 327-5129. Email: [email protected]. Address: 52 Landing Drive, Columbus, MS 39702.

MORRIS, JAMES SR. — Spouse: Lavetta. (RA) (M) 12/27/1952. History: Retired. Office: (662) 773 2166. Mobile: (601) 573-4456. Home: (662) 773-6153. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 5008 Sunnyvale Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.


MORRIS, JOE (Joe Edd) — Spouse: Sandra. (RE) (M) 11/9/1942. History: Retired. Office: (662) 844 3065. Mobile: (662) 871-3117. Home: (662) 844-8026. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2506 Savery Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804.

MORRIS, ROBERT (Bobby) — Spouse: Angie. (FL) (M) 11/5/1973. History: Antioch, 2016-; Pine Grove, 2016-. Office: (601) 945-2842. Mobile: (228) 761-6198. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7257 Highway 57 S, Lucedale, MS 39452.

MORTIMER, J. E. (Janie) — (PL) (F) 10/29/1954. History: Bethel, 11/1/2019-6/30/2020-; Sparta, 11/1/2019-6/3-/2020-; Holcomb, 11/1/2019-6/3-/2020-; Bethel, 7/1/2020-; Sparta, 7/1/2020-; Holcomb, 7/1/2020-. Mobile: (662) 444-4768. Email: [email protected]. 906 Kimberly Lane, Winona, MS 38967.

MOSES, EDWARD SR. — (Ed) (RE) (M) 8/14/1953. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 308-0866. Email: [email protected]. Address: 103 Mathis Road, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.

MOSLEY, ALBERT — Spouse: Syreeta. (FE) (M) 11/24/1972. History: Gammon Theological Seminary, 2013-2017; Bethune-Cookman University, 2017-2018; Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare System, 2018-. Mobile: (215) 586-0577. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1211 Union Avenue, Executive Suite 700, Memphis, TN 38104.

MOTE, CAROL (Lynn) — Spouse: Ansel. (FE) (F) 1/23/1962. History: New Hope-Sweetwater, 2005- 2012; Tupelo: First, 2012-2017; Brookhaven: First, 2017-. Office: 601-833-3519. Mobile: 601-695-9839. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: POB 358, Brookhaven, MS 39602.

MURDEN, ROBERT (Robbie) — Spouse: Kristy. (FE) (M) 2/18/1972. History: Gulfport First, 2005 2007; Vancleave, 2007-2011; Mt Pleasant, 2007-2011; Florence: Marvin, 2011 2015; Winona Moore Memorial, 2015-2017; Greenwood District, 2015-2017; Safe Harbor, 2017-; Seashore District Staff, 2017-; Safe Harbor, 2017-. Office: (228) 475-4833. Mobile: (228) 218-6713. Email: [email protected]. Address: 22600 Alamosa Drive, Moss Point, MS 39562.

MURPHY, LENDAL (Joyce) — (RA) (F) 11/5/1938. History: Retired. Office: (662) 674-5782. Address: 7869 Attla Road 2247, Ethel, MS 39067.

MURRAY, ANTHONY (AJ) — Spouse: Margie. (FE) (M) 4/13/1954. History: Mount Olive: St James, 2004-2007; Pleasant Valley, 2007-2008; Stevens Chapel, 2008-2011; Prairie Chapel, 2008 2011; Hopewell, 2008-2011; Mt Zion, 2008-2011; New Zion, 2011-2013; St Paul, 2011 2013; Kosciusko: Wesley, 2013-2015; Pontotoc: McDonald, 2015-2016; Beulah Grove, 2015-2016; Clarksdale: Haven, 2016-2019; Blues Chapel, 2019-; New Beginnings, 2019 ; Wesley Chapel, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 270-2807. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6308 Old 8th ST Road, Meridian, MS 39307.

MUSTIN, JENNIE — Spouse: Napoleon. (PL) (F) 3/13/1984 History: Dumas Chapel, 2018-; Pleasant Hill, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 803-8969. Email: [email protected]. Address: 176 Pecan Street, Ackerman, MS 39735.

NAIL, MARK — Spouse: Carol Anne. (AM) (M) 3/1/1960. History: Kossuth-Pleasant Hill, 2015 2018; Camp Ground, 2018-2019; Rocky Springs, 2018-2019; Mt. Evergreen, 2018 2019; Belmont, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 507-0968. Email: [email protected]. Address: 32 Shady Cove, Belmont MS 38827.

NAPIER, BENNIE — Spouse: Wayne. (PE) (F) 1/10/1954. History: Christ, 2009-2010; Lebanon, 2009 2010; Christ, 2010-2011; Heritage, 2011-2012; Hull Memorial, 2012-2013; Pleasant Valley, 2012-2013; Lake, 2012-2013; Personal Leave, 2014-. Email: [email protected]. Address: 55 N Gold Street, Eupora, MS 39744.

NAPIER, JESSE (Wayne) — Spouse: Bennie. (FE) (M) 12/8/1955. History: Harmony, 2003-2008; Patrick, 2003-2008; Burnsville, 2003-2008; Baldwyn First, 2008-2010; Asbury, 2008 2010; Heritage, 2010-2012; Newton, 2012-2013; Hickory, 2012-2013; Personal Leave ended, 2018; Eupora First, 2018-


2020; Lagrange, 2019-2020; Mt Pleasant, 2020 ; Mt Olive, 2020-; Asbury, 2020-; Tremont, 2020-. Mobile: (228) 216 2560. Email: [email protected]. Address 340 Grisham Street, Baldwyn, MS 38824.

NAPIER, SAMUEL (Sammy) — Spouse: Linda. (RL) (M) 2/23/1947. History: Retired; Bethel, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 517-5393. Email: [email protected]. Address: 577 Union Church Road, Seminary, MS 39479.

NESBIT, JEFFREY (Jeff) — Spouse: Whitney. (FL) (M) 1/22/1976. History: Brandon: St Mark’s, 2012 ; Holly Bush, 2019-. Office: (601) 487-1317. Mobile: (601) 594-7083. Email: [email protected]. Address: 140 Pine Ridge Circle, Brandon, MS 39047.

NEWELL, FRANK — (FE) (M) 3/18/1983. History: Fulton First, 2006-2008; Wesley Foundation ICC, 2006-2008; Cornerstone, 2008-2009; Stringer, 2009-2012; Old Bay Springs, 2009 2012; Wesley Foundation CoLin CC, 2012-2016; Wesson: Decell Memorial, 2012 2016; Ellison, 2016 2019; Nugent, 7/1/2019-10/15/2021; Medical Leave, 10/16/2021-. Office: (228) 832 6145 Extn. 12. Mobile: (601) 466-2941. Email: [email protected]. Address: 13183 John Clark Road, Gulfport, MS 39503.

NEWTON, DAVID — Spouse: Amanda. (FE) (M) 7/18/1963. History: Student, Candler School of Theology, 1987-1990; Pope, 1990-1993; Biloxi, Leggett, 1993-98; Minor Memorial, 1998 2001; Clarksdale: St Pauls, 2001-2006; Diamondhead, 2006-2010; Wesley, 2010 2013. Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial, 2013-2020; Seashore District Staff, 2020-; Lucedale First, 2020-; Grace, 2021-. Office: (601) 947-8132. Mobile: (228) 216-6567. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 845, Lucedale, MS 39452.

NEWTON, DON — Spouse: Patricia. (FL) (M) 11/26/1957. History: Lowry Circuit 1997-2000; Wheeler, 2001-2002; Wheeler-Meadow Creek, 2000-2002; Itta Bena First, 2002-2005; Sidon, 2002 2005; Potts Camp, 2005-; Bethlehem, 2005-; Cornersville, 2005-. Mobile: (662) 587-4103. Home: (662) 224-8357. Email: [email protected]. Address: 109 Bethel Road, Blue Mountain, MS 38610.

NICHOLSON, LONNIE SR. — Spouse: Doris. (RL) (M) 9/10/1941. History: Retired; Shubuta: St John, 2019 . Office: (601) 485-5058. Mobile: (601) 678-9897. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2114 8th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301.

NORRIS, EDWARD (Ed) — Spouse: Barbara. (RE) (M) 4/6/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 490 3718. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3835 Misty Oaks Lane, Nesbit, MS 38651.

OAKES, PATSY (Pat) — (PL) (F) 1/30/1944. History: Wiggins: Bond, 7/1/2017-6/30/2019; Bond, 6/25/2019-6/30/2021; Stonewall, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 861 9627. Email: [email protected]. Address: 401 Camellia Street, Stonewall, MS 39363.

ORMON, JIMMY (Jim) — Spouse: Helen. (RE) (M) 10/30/1941. History: Retired. Office: (601) 408 1083. Home: (662) 324-8996. Email: [email protected]. Address: 24 Windward Bluff, Starkville, MS 39759.

OVERSTREET HEDGLIN, CHELSEY — (FE) (F) 11/27/1990. History: Tennessee Conference, 7/1/2018-8/31/2018; Tennessee Conference, 9/1/2018-9/15/2021; Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, 9/16/2021-. Mobile: (662) 801-5366. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1908 Convent PL # 12, Nashville, TN 37212.

OWEN, BILLY — Spouse: Renelda. (FE) (M) 12/13/1955. History: Carolina, 1988-1992; Bethlehem, 1992-1997; Meridian: New Covenant, 1997-98; Decatur, 1998-2003; Merigold, 2003 2011; Cleveland First, 2003-2011; Meridian District, 2011-2015; New Albany District, 2015-2017; Oxford: St Andrews, 2017-2021; Medical Leave, 9/8/2021-. Office: (662) 234-2503. Mobile: (662) 507-0513. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 6, Oxford, MS 38655.

OWEN, DOROTHY (Dale) — (RE) (F) 10/6/1946. History: Retired. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: (770) 645-1791. Address: 1360 Land O Lakes Drive, Roswell, GA 30075.


OWEN, FRANK (LaRue) — Spouse: Marie. (RE) (M) 3/29/1946. History: Retired. Home: (601) 981 6962. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1009 Cedar Hill Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.

OWEN, GEORGE (Randy) — Spouse: Linda. (RE) (M) 11/6/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 559 9922. Email: [email protected]. Address: 310 Cornerstone Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

OWEN, KENNETH — Spouse: Sue. (FL) (M) 7/12/1961. History: Oak Grove, 2000-2003; Poplar Springs, 2003-2007; Shubuta, 2003-2007; Hopewell, 2003-2007; Quitman First, 2003 2007; DeSoto, 2003-2007; Crandall, 2003-2007; Meridian: College Park, 2007-; Bethel, 2017-. Office: (601) 485-5262. Mobile: (601) 479-6761. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6020 Old Eighth Street Road Meridian, MS 39307.

OWENS, CYRUS (Ray) — Spouse: Jeannie. (RE) (M) 2/16/1954. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 326 6558. Home: (901) 299-2722. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10747 Holly Springs Road, Hernando, MS 38632.

OWENS, STEVEN — Spouse: Diane. (FE) (M) 9/24/1963. History: Greenwood Wesley, 2013 2016; Liberty, 2016-; New Hope, New Hope Road, 2016-; St Mark, 2016-. Office: (601) 743 9543. Mobile: (662) 213-6741. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 985, DeKalb, MS 39328.

PALMER, DEBORAH — Spouse: Carl. (RE) (F) 3/1/1956. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 527 9579. Email: [email protected]. Address: 802 N Flag Chapel Road, Jackson, MS 39209.

PARKER, ETHEL — (RL) (F) 11/21/1939. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 786-1420. Home: (662) 245-3438. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 463, Houston, MS 38851.

PARKER, JONATHAN — Spouse: Celeste. (FE) (M) 8/14/1965. History: Mt Moriah, 2010-2014; New Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary, 2014-2017; Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel, 2017-; Wesley Foundation MVSU, 2017-. Office: (662) 254-9870. Mobile: (662) 801-6065. Email: [email protected]. Address: 105 Morgan Lane, Itta Bena, MS 38941.

PARKS, GLENN — Spouse: Mary Jean. (RL) (M) 9/25/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 315 1644. Home: (662) 256-9289. Email: [email protected]. Address: 30041 Central Grove Road, Nettleton, MS 38858.

PATRICK, LARRY — Spouse: Betty Sue. (RE) (M) 9/8/1949. History: Retired. Office: (601) 824 2049. Mobile: (601) 697-9817. Home: (601) 824-2049. Email: [email protected]. Address: 105 Susan Lane, Brandon, MS 39042.

PATTERSON, DONALD (Doc) — Spouse: Terri. (FE) (M) 5/20/1958. History: Trinity-Asbury, LLP (W PA), 1979; Mahaffey, LLP (W PA ), 1980-81; Asbury Theological Seminary, 1981 85; Shippenville, (W PA ), 1985-87; MSU, 1987-1990; West Louisville, 1988-1990; 1990, Transfer conference membership to MS from W PA; Bellefontaine/ Wood College, 1990 1991; Meridian Central, 1991-1994; Corinth, Christ, 1994-98; Florence: Marvin, 1998-2005; Laurel First, 2005 2008; Kosciusko: First, 2008-2015; Medical Leave, 2015-. Mobile: (601) 498-8804. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 13, Star, MS 39167.

PAYNE, NATHAN — Spouse: Dinah. (RE) (M) 9/5/1950. History: Retired. Mobile: (678) 570-3579. Home: (770) 922-1921. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2215 W Hightower Trail, Conyers, GA 30012.

PEARSON, ANDREW (Andy) — Spouse: Sally. (RE) (M) 4/18/1955. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 251-9010. Email: [email protected]. Address: 822 Pine Circle, Starkville, MS 39759.

PEDEN, ROBERT (Bob) — (RD) (M) 9/18/1952. History: Retired; Meridian: Central, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 938-7868. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5201 Lakewood Drive, Meridian, MS 39307.


PEPPER, BUNYAN (Jeep) — Spouse: Dorothy. (RL) (M) 11/9/1936. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 552-2888. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 6028, Bellefontaine, MS 39737.

PEPPER, JEFFERY (Jeff) — Spouse: Cheryl. (PL) (M) 4/12/1966. History: McCool: Liberty Hill, 2014 2015; Chapel Hill, 2014-2015; McAdams-Salem-Bethel, 2015-2020; Maben, 2020-2021; South Union, 2021-; Ackerman, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 209-5346. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6694 CR 3122, Vaiden, MS 39176.

PEPPER, JOHN (Doug) — Spouse: Laura. (FE) (M) 5/11/1958. History: Bellefontaine, 1978-80; Louisville, West, 1980-82; Student, MTS, 1982-84; Greenleaf, 1982-86; Booneville, Christ Lebanon, 1986-1990; Noxapater, 1990-1993; Panola Charge, 2001; Mt Olivet, 2001-2010; Terza, 2001-2010; Coldsprings, 2001-2010; Approved Evangelist, 1993-2016; Water Valley: North Main, 2012-; Pine Flat, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 934-0456. Email: [email protected]. Address: 142 Shady Grove Road, Sardis, MS 38666.

PEPPER, JOHN (Wesley) — Spouse: Johanna. (FE) (M) 4/7/1984. History: Cedar Bluff, 2007 2009; Pheba, 2007-2009; Siloam, 2007-2009; Sees Chapel, 2009-2010; Hunters Chapel, 2009-2011; Truslow, 2009-2011; Central, 2011-2012; Coopers Chapel, 2012 2017; Amory: First, 2017-. Office: (662) 256-8486. Mobile: (601) 735-8125. Email: [email protected]. Address: 60026 Sherwood Cove, Smithville, MS 38870.

PERKINS, EDWARD (Harpole) — (SY) (M) 9/23/1997. History: Weir, 2018-2019; Salem, 2018 2020; Bellefontaine, 2019-2020; Lebanon, 2019-; McAdams, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 769-3370. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1166 AW Williams Drive, Pheba, MS 39755.

PERRIER, BESS — Spouse: Austin. (FE) (F) 4/9/1984. History: Cedar Lake, 2015-2018; Seashore United Methodist Assembly, 2018-2019; Ridgeland First, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 831 4312. Email: [email protected]. Address: 412 Evans Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

PERRINE, MARILYN — Spouse: Ken. (RE) (F) 1/4/1944. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 697 6550. Home: (228) 897-1612. Address: 12 Stratford Place, Gulfport, MS 39503.

PETERMANN, JAMES (Jim) — Spouse: Sally. (AM) (M) 1/9/1957. History: Oxford: Christ/Cambridge, 1998-2004; Leave-Military, 2004-2005; Cambridge, 2001-2004; Christ, 2001 2004; Abbeville, 2006-2007; Christ, 2005-2007; Cambridge, 2005-2007; Cambridge, 2008 2013; Christ, 2008 2013; Abbeville, 2008-2013; Baldwyn: First, 2013 2021; Jumpertown, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 816-3985. Email: [email protected]. Address: 886 HWY 4 W, Booneville, MS 38829.

PEYTON, LLEWELLYN — Spouse: Dorothy. (RL) (M) 6/25/1949. History: Retired; Blue Ridge/Smith Chapel, 2018-; Mallalieu, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 764-7109. Home: (601) 764 3207. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB1640, Bay Springs, MS 39422.

PHARIS, MATTHEW — Spouse: Charlotte. (FE) (M) 6/23/1977. History: Oxford: East, 1998 2001; Student, 2001-2004; Hollandale, 2004-2007; Revels, 2007-2008; Greenville Hope Ministries, 2007-2012; Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem, 2012-2016; Puckett, 2016-. Office: 601-591-5570. Mobile: 601- 530-9875. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6408 Highway 18, Brandon, MS 39042.

PHILLIPS, CORY — Spouse: Abbey. (FL) (M) 6/15/1987. History: Madison, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 421 6525. Email: [email protected]. 100 Post Oak Road, Madison, MS 39110.

PHILLIPS, NATHAN — Spouse: Caroline. (FE) (M) 10/23/1983. History: Hattiesburg: Heritage, 2013 2015; Starkville: First, 2015-2020; LaGrange, 2020-; Eupora First, 2020-. Office: (662) 258 2611. Mobile: (601) 906-2254. Email: [email protected]. Address: 55 N Gold Street, Eupora, MS 39744.

PHILLIPS, PATRICK — Spouse: Alice. (RE) (M) 1/29/1944. History: Retired. Mobile: (769) 233 4320. Home: (601) 899-1692. Email: [email protected]. Address: 653 Ferncliff Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.


PIAZZA, MARY (Libby) — (RL) (F) 2/27/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 573 3524. Home: (601) 924-0659. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1105 Post Road, Clinton, MS 39056.

PICKENS, KENDALL (Ken) — Spouse: Katina. (PL) (M) 10/21/1977. History: Nettleton: Pleasant Grove, 2020 . Mobile: (662) 322-2777. Email: kpickens1021@g mail.com. Address: 45 Sycamore Drive, West Point, MS 39773.

PICKERING, LARRY — Spouse: Brenda. (AM) (M) 7/21/1957. History: Clermont Harbor, 2007; Bond, 2007-2010; Wesley, 2010-2014; Byrd’s Chapel, 2010-2018; Cedar Lake, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 723-9975. Email: [email protected]. Address: 572 Big Four Road, Wiggins, MS 39577.

PIGOTT, WILTON — (W D) (RE) (M) 10/6/1932. History: Retired. Office: (601) 482-6221. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6221 16th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39305.

PITTMAN, GREGORY — Spouse: Angela. (FE) (M) 5/22/1959. History: Forest, 1995-98; Sandy Hook/Hopewell, 1998-Leave-Voluntary; Adams, 2010-2014; Wesley Foundation SWCC, Director, 2012-2014; Chapel of the Cross, 2014-2019; Cal-Pacific Conference, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 395-0130. Email: gregpittman15@ gmail.com. Address: 1501 Lyncrest Avenue, Columbia, MS 39429.

PITTMAN, ROBERT — Spouse: Penny. (RE) (M) 7/24/1949. History: Retired; Weems Chapel, 2016-. Office: (601) 798-5447. Mobile: (601) 365-9065. Home: (601) 746-5233. Email: [email protected]. Address: 30 Robert Earl Road, Poplarville, MS 39470.

PITTS, RACHEL — (RE) (F) (AA) 6/20/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 347-0407. Home: (662) 887-6547. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 965, Indianola, MS 38751.

POOLE, HARRELL (Booth) — Spouse: Mary Nell. (RE) (M) 7/16/1930. History: Retired. Andrew Chapel, 2001-. Mobile: (601) 953-2724. Home: (601) 546-2935. Email: [email protected]. Address: 466 Tower Road, Pelahatchie, MS 39145.

POOLE, WILLIS (Bill) — Spouse: Carolyn Ann. (RE) (M) 4/17/1945. History: Retired; Lodebar, 2019 . Mobile: (662) 571 8880. Email: [email protected]. Address: 425 Madison Oaks Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

POPE, CHARLES JR. — Spouse: Linda. (RL) (M) 12/5/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 613-7351. Email: [email protected]. Address: 104 Dublin Drive, Clinton, MS 39056.

POPE, KELLY — Spouse: Sherrell. (RE) (M) 3/16/1947. History: Retired; Carr, 2020-; High Hill, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 540-5681. Email: [email protected]. Address: 104 Meadow Pointe Cove, Brandon, MS 39042.

POPE, MADELIEN — Spouse: Charles. (RL) (F) 7/17/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 508 0956. Email: [email protected]. Address: 108 Elkins Lane, Lucedale, MS 39452.

POPE, MICHAEL-JOHN — Spouse: Dena. (FE) (M) 9/14/1973. History: Barton, 2013-2017; Mt Pleasant, 2013-2017; Jumpertown, 2017-2021; Byhalia, 2021-. Office: (662) 838-2237. Mobile: (662) 251 7823. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 6, Byhalia, MS 38611.

PORTER, JAMES (Jim) — Spouse: Beverly. (RE) (M) 6/20/1947. History: Retired; Hopewell, 2019-; Foxworth, 2019-. Office: 601-684-6698. Mobile: 601-988-3860. Home: (601) 600 6500. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 166 Cole Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

PORTER, LAUREN — (FE) (M) 1/17/1973. History: Redwood-Eagle Lake, 2001-2005; Utica Carpenter, 2005; Eagle Lake, 2001-2005; Redwood, 2001-2005; Utica, 2005-2009; Carpenter, 2005-2009; Briarwood, 2009-2013; Greenville: Grace, 2013-2017; Leland, 2013-2017; Yazoo City: First, 2017-.


Office: (662) 746 7648. Mobile: (601) 529-0274. Home: (662) 746-8102. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 444, Yazoo City, MS 39194.

POTTER, THOMAS (Tom) — Spouse: Shannon. (FE) (M) 12/2/1963. History: Corinth, First Associate 1989-1991; Webb-Sumner-Glendora, 1991-1995; Benton/Midway, 1995-99; Friendship-Harden’s Chapel, 1999-2003; Friendship, 2001-2003; Harden’s Chapel, 2001 2003; Wesley Foundation ICC, 2001-2004; Ripley First, 2003-2007; Blue Mountain, 2003-2007; Safe Harbor, 2007-2011. Grenada: First, 2011-2018; Louisville First, 2018 2021; Mt Pisgah, 2020-; Noxapater, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 809-4161. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1407, Louisville, MS 39339.

POUNDERS, TONY — Spouse: Angie. (FE) (M) 9/10/1964. History: N Pontotoc Charge, 1994 1996; Wren/Tranquil/Grady’s Chapel, 1996-2000; Iuka: West, 2000-2003; Patrick, 2001-2003; Burnsville, 2001-2003; Harmony, 2001-2003; Mt Carmel, 2003-2004; Gaines Chapel, 2003-2013; Biloxi First, 2013-. Office: (228) 354-9136. Mobile: (662) 665-1786. Email: [email protected]. Address: 770 McLane Lane, Biloxi, MS 39532.

POWELL, KERRY — Spouse: Jennifer. (FE) (M) 12/29/1969. History: Ebenezer, 2001-2006; Palestine, 2001-2006; Algoma, 2001-2006; Ingomar, 2006-2010; Mt Zion, 2006-2010; Carolina, 2010-2014; Pisgah, 2010-2014. Iuka: First, 2014-2019; Batesville First, 2019-. Office: (662) 563-4534. Mobile: (662) 507-1025. Home: (662) 563-3888. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 797, Batesville, MS 38606.

PRATHER, TIMOTHY (Tim) — Spouse: Cheryl. (FE) (M) 7/30/1974. History: Tupelo First, Minister of Youth, 2004-2008; Avon, 2008-2011; Glen Allan, 2008-2011; Purvis Talowah, 2011 2016; New Albany First, 2016-. Office: (662) 534-2206. Mobile: (662) 266-7778. Email: [email protected]. Address: 585 Glendale Road, New Albany, MS 38652.

PRESLEY, GAVIN (Lance) — Spouse: Paige. (FE) (M) 8/21/1978. History: Carolina, 2008-2010; Evergreen, 2008-2010; New Chapel, 2008-2010; Nugent, 2010-2017; Jackson: Broadmeadow, 2017-. Office: (601) 366-1403. Mobile: (228) 731-8580. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1060 Saint Ann Street, Jackson, MS 39202.

PRESTON, DANIEL — Spouse: Patricia. (PL) (M) 4/24/1954. History: Thirkield, 2001-2008; New Fork, 2001-2008; Pleasant Valley-Zion Ridge, 2008-. Mobile: (601) 731-4952. Home: (601) 736 5917. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 13 Thelma Lane, Columbia, MS 39429.

PRICE, DAVID — Spouse: Nena. (RE) (M) 7/25/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 467-0474. Email: [email protected]. Address: 21 Blueberry Lane, Purvis, MS 39475.

PRICE, THOMAS D. (Tom) — Spouse: Helvi. (RE) (M) 9/5/1932. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 278 0602. Email: [email protected]. Address: 217 Eastside Lane, Brandon, MS 39047.

PRICE, TOMMIE (Thomas) — Spouse: Amaryllis. (RE) (M) 7/12/1934. History: Retired. Home: (301) 464-8449. Address: 12213 Millstream Drive, Bowie, MD 20715.

PRIDMORE, JOHN (Eric) — (FE) (M) 4/24/1971. History: PM-1996; D-1996. Cary: Goodman Memorial/Rolling Fork/Vicksburg: Clarks Chapel, 2002-2004; Bolton Memorial, 2004 2011; Pearl River Community College, 2010-2017; Poplarville, 2011-. Office: (601) 795-4519. Mobile: (601) 278-3758. Home: (601) 795-6076. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 755, Poplarville, MS 39470.

PRIDMORE, LISA — (FE) (F) 4/22/1971. History: Cary: Rolling Fork, 2002-2004; Clarks Chapel, 2002-2004; Goodman Memorial, 2002-2004; Bolton Memorial, 2004-2011; Poplarville First, 2011 2016; Picayune: Trinity, 2016-; Byrd’s Chapel, 2021-. Office: (601) 799-4567. Mobile: (601) 278-3759. Home: (601) 795-6076. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3021 Woods Road, Picayune, MS 39466.

PRITCHARD, VERONICA — Spouse: David. (FL) (F) 4/18/1959. History: Greenwood St John’s, 2008 2010; Moorhead-Sunflower, 2012-. Office: (662) 569-3444. Mobile: (662) 466 2167. Email: [email protected]. Address: 38573 Highway 430, Coila, MS 38923.


PROCTOR, STYLON (Tony) — Spouse: Lynn. (FE) (M) 4/4/1960. History: Louisville West, 1982 85; Barton, 1986; Stilesboro (N GA Conference), 1987-88; Kingston (N GA Conference), 1988-89; New Albany, First, 1990-1992; Maben/Starkville, 1992-1994; Jackson, 1994-1995; Whitehall, 1995-99; Columbus: Central, 1999-2003; Columbus: First, 2003-2017; Leland, 2017-; Greenville: Grace, 2017-. Office: (662) 686-2366. Mobile: (662) 386-3178. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 129, Leland, MS 39756.

PROWELL, DWIGHT — Spouse: Patricia. (RE) (M) 2/24/1954. History: Retired; Columbus: St James, 2019 . Mobile: (601) 291-8228. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3795 Jess Lyons Road, Columbus, MS 39705.

PRUETT, JEFFREY SR. (Jeff) — Spouse: Christy. (FE) (M) 5/11/1961. History: Tippah Circuit, 1989 1993; Pleasant Hill/Fisher’s Chapel (N GA), 1993-1995; Guntown, 1995-1996; Diamonhead, 1996 2002; Pleasant Hill, 2002-2003; Tunica, 2003-2007; Habitat for Humanity, LA, 2007; Poplarville FUMC, 2008-2011; Lucedale First, 2011-2012; Wiggins First, 2012-2013; Medical Leave, 2013 . Mobile: (662) 401-3948. Email: [email protected]. Address: 79 Spell Drive, Columbia, MS 39429.

PUHR, HAROLD (Roger) — Spouse: Frances. (RE) (M) 9/15/1957. History: Retired; Tupelo: St Mark, 2019-. Office: (662) 842-7463. Mobile: (662) 871-5511. Email: [email protected]. Address: 175 Elvis Presley Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804.

PULLIN, BRIAN — Spouse: Christina. (FL) (M) 2/16/1976. History: Woodville, 2016-2017; Macedonia, 2016-2017; Midway, 2019-; Ocean Springs Wesley, 2020-. Mobile: (850) 501 0712. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3612 North Ninth Street, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

RAGSDALE, DURAL (Raggy) — Spouse: Jessica Denise. (RE) (M) 10/25/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 738-0649. Home: (601) 738-5665. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 2919 Drummond Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

RAINE, CLAUDE — Spouse: Earlean. (RL) (M) 3/8/1946. History: Retired; Mallalieu, 1995-. Mobile: (662) 719-5131. Email: [email protected]. Address: 238 Drew Merigold Road, Merigold, MS 38759.

RALEY, PAUL — Spouse: Barbara. (RL) (M) 10/13/1945. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 479 6723. Home: (601) 482-3626. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6706 Zero Road, Meridian, MS 39301.

RAMBO, ROBERT (Bob) — Spouse: Susie. (FE) (M) 11/12/1955. History: Mathiston, 1980-81; Oxford, S, 1981-83; Student, MTS, 1981-83; Wren, 1983-84; Clarksdale, First, 1984-88; Starkville, First, 1988-1993; Corinth, Gaines Chapel, 1993-1994; Ripley, 1994-99; Clarksdale: First, 1999-2002; Clinton First, 2002-2007; Starkville District, 2007-2009; Central, 2010-2013; Jackson: Christ, 2013-. Office: (601) 914-7114. Mobile: (601) 938 4404. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6000 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211.

RANAGER, JOSEPH (Joe) — (FE) (M) 12/11/1959. History: St Paul School of Theology, 1983 85; Jackson, West Park, 1985-86; Benton-Midway, 1986-87; Lauderdale, 1987-88; Leave of Absence, 1988-1991; Pascagoula, Faith, 1991-1994; Mentorum, 1994-1995; Fredonia, 2011-2012; Tyro, 2011-2015; Methodist Hospital Memphis, 1994-; Mt Vernon, 2011 2020; Byhalia, 2020-2021; Methodist Hospital Memphis, 1994-;. Office: (662) 932 9011. Mobile: (901) 299-7380. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7201 Dunbarton Drive, Horn Lake, MS 38637.

RANDALL, PAMELA (Pam) — Spouse: Alan. (AM) (F) 7/10/1965. History: Wesley Chapel, 2004 2012; Sageville, 2007-2016; Meridian: Wesley, 2012-2016; Brookhaven: Jackson Street, 2016-2017; Hawkins Chapel, 2016-2017; Quitman First, 2017-. Mobile: (601) 479 1134. Email: [email protected]. Address: 203 East Franklin Street, Quitman, MS 39355.

RANDALL, THOMAS (Alan) — Spouse: Pam. (AM) (M) 7/20/1957. History: Pleasant Ridge, 2006 2016; Collinsville, 2006-2016; Decell Memorial, 2016-2017; Medical Leave, 2017 . Mobile: (601) 479-1543. Email: [email protected]. Address: 203 East Franklin Street, Quitman, MS 39355.


RANKIN, JOHNNY — Spouse: Judy. (FL) (M) 11/20/1960. History: Indianola: New Mt. Zion, 2010 2014; Inactive, 2014-2017; Indianola Rasberry, 2017-2020; Grenada Vincent, 2020 ; Columbiana, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 480-8499. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1069 White Store Road, Collinsville, MS 39325.

RATLIFF, KIM — Spouse: Anjanette. (PL) (M) 5/12/1973. History: Buford, 2020-; Providence, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 287-6718. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1052, Corinth, MS 38835.

RAY, GLENN — Spouse: Joyce. (RE) (M) 2/1/1947. History: Retired. Office: (770) 971-2880. Mobile: 770) 315-8256. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1504 Indian Head Court, Marietta, GA 30062.

RAY, SAMUEL — (Andy) Spouse: Katherine. (RE) (M) 4/23/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 255-5524. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 206, Belden, MS 38826.

REED, CHARLES — Spouse: Amanda. (FE) (M) 10/12/1959. History: Mathiston 1979-80; Weir, 1980 81; Eupora, 1981-83; Belfountaine, 1984-87; Shady Grove, 1987-89; Disability 1989-1992; Falkner 1992-1996; Box Chapel, 1996-2000; Avon, 2001-2003; Glen Allan, 2001 2003; Pleasant Hill, 2003- 2005; Tylertown, 2005 2007; Bakers Chapel, 2007 2013; Coldsprings, 2013-; Mt Olivet, 2013-; Terza, 2013-. Mobile: (662) 561-5665. Email: [email protected]. Address: 36905 Highway 315, Batesville, MS 38606.

REED, MEGAN — Spouse: Blane. (PL) (F)1/24/1984. History: Liberty, 2017-2018; Liberty, 2018-. Mobile: (859) 588 0609. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1462 Sligo Street, Woodville, MS 39669.

REIFF, JOSEPH (Joe) — Spouse: Betty. (RE) (M) 4/16/1954. History: Retired. Home: (276) 628 3740. Email: [email protected]. Address: 196 Crestview Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210.

RESTER, THOMAS JR. (Eddie) — Spouse: Audra. (FE) (M) 1/11/1971. History: Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 1997-2004; United Methodist Hour, 2004; United Methodist Hour, 2005-2006; United Methodist Hour, 2005-2006; United Methodist Hour, Director, 2005-2006; Parkway Heights, 2001-2004; Parkway Heights, 2006-2014; Oxford: Oxford-University, 2014-. Office: (662) 234-5278. Mobile: (601) 297-0315. Email: [email protected]. Address: 424 S 10th Street, Oxford, MS 38655.

RICHARDSON, CHRISTINE (Chris) — Spouse: Kevin. (FE) (F) 8/11/1976. History: Wesson: Decell Memorial / WF CoLin, 2003; Wesley Foundation CoLin CC, 2002-2006; Decell Memorial, 2002-2006; Wesley Foundation CoLin CC, 2002-2006; Hospice Ministries, 2012-. Mobile: (601) 810-6591. Home: (601) 250-0618. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1003 Gardenia Lane, Summit, MS 39666.

RICHARDSON, JAMES — Spouse: Tricia. (RE) (M) 2/6/1951. History: Retired; Belden, 2018-; Bethel, 2018-; Sherman, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 891-1084. Email: [email protected]. Address: 135 Cotton Gin Lane, Saltillo, MS 38866.

RICHARDSON, JOHN — Spouse: Jasmine. (FE) (M) 1/10/1981. History: Stokesty Circuit, British Methodist Church, Darlington District; New Albany First, 2004-2007; Birmingham Sern College, 2007-2010; Ellisville First, 2010-2013; Wesley Foundation JCJC, 2010-2013; AL-West FL Conference: University of South Alabama, 2013-2015; AL-West FL Conference: Thomas Hospital, 2015-. Mobile: (601) 323-6865. Email: [email protected]. Address: 406 Patlynn Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532.

RICHTER, RALEIGH — Spouse: Shirley. (PL) (M) 5/8/1966. History: Christ, 2007-2007; Lebanon, 2007 2014; Bellefontaine, 2008-2014; Cedar Bluff-Siloam, 2014-. Mobile: (662) 341 6255. Home: 662- 263-8471. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1091 Cumberland Road, Maben, MS 39750.

RICKMAN, BRYAN (Cary) — Spouse: Linda. (OR) (M) 11/4/1947. History: Lone Pine, 2012 . Mobile: (601) 454-2641. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1003 Trinity Drive, Madison, MS 39110.


RICKMAN, LINDA — Spouse: Cary, (RD) (F) 9/28/1941. History: Retired. Office: (601) 856-6058. Mobile: (601) 506-0635. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1003 Trinity Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

RIDDLE, JEFFERY — Spouse: Sherell. (FE) (M) 9/17/1969. History: Aberdeen: St Peter; Wesley Chapel, 2003-2011; Valley Chapel, 2003-2011; St Peter, 2003-2011; Athens, 2003-2011; Kings Chapel, 2003-2011; Spruell Chapel, 2011-2016; Mt Olive, 2016-2017; Farr’s Chapel, 2016-2017; Houston New Hope, 2016-. Office: (662) 447-3337. Mobile: (662) 661-0203. Email: [email protected]. Address: 109 Drake Avenue, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

RILEY, ANTHONY — Spouse: Barbara. (PL) (M) 5/30/1962. History: Johnson Chapel, 2013-2017; Carthage: Greenwood Chapel, 2017-. Mobile: (62) 582-3877. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1424, Kosciusko, MS 39090.

ROBBINS, CHARLES — (RE) (M) (WA) 8/3/1933. History: Retired. Office: (601) 743-2603. Home: 601-743-2603. Email: [email protected]. Address: 79 Pecan Avenue, De Kalb, MS 39328.

ROBBINS, JAMES (Richard) — Spouse: Chere. (RE) (M) 9/7/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 624-7774. Email: [email protected]. Address: 279 Ingleside Drive, Madison, MS 39110.

ROBBINS, MARY — (FL) (F) 9/3/1962. History: Scooba, 2021-; Binnsville, 2021-; Wesley Foundation Director EMMC, 2021-. Mobile: (334) 268-8033. Email: [email protected]. Address: 553 Edward E Nave Drive, Scooba, MS 39358.

ROBERSON, ALICE — Spouse: Willie. (PL) (F) 1/25/1951. History: Kings Chapel, 2013-2018; Valley Chapel, 2013-2018; Athens, 2013-2018; St Peter, 2013-2018; Big Hill, 2018-2019; Kings Chapel, 2019-2020; Athens, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 260-8305. Email: [email protected]. Address: 475 King Road, Belden, MS 38826.

ROBERTS, TERRY (Terry Ann) — Spouse: LC. (PL) (F) 8/3/1954. History: Daleville: St Mark, 2013-. Mobile: (601) 604-6041. Home: (601) 743-9438. Email: [email protected]. Address: 363 Albert Blanks Road, De Kalb, MS 39328.

ROBERTSON, LUTHER — Spouse: Demetria. (RE) (M) 9/25/1955. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 626 5504. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1118 6th Street N, Columbus, MS 39701.

ROBINSON, DWAYNE — Spouse: Terra. (FL) (M) 12/28/1971. History: Boyd Chapel, 2017-2020; Pleasant Grove, 2017-2020; St James, 2020 . Mobile: (662) 617-0593. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4111 Lynnfield Drive, Amory, MS 38821.

ROBINSON, HAROLD — Pelahatchie: Spouse: Vivian. (RE) (M) 8/19/1938. History: Retired; Rexford, 2018-; Harrisville, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 456-6336. Email: [email protected]. Address: 146 CR 95, Houston, MS 38851.

ROBINSON, LINDSEY — (FE) (M) 10/20/1954. History: Appointed to attend Candler School of Theology, Emory University, 1982-86; Laurel, Mallalieu Charge, 1986-88; Hattiesburg, St Paul/St James UMC, 1988-1994; Haven, 1994-2000; Mississippi Conference, 2000-2007; Biloxi: St Paul, 2007-2017; Gulfport: Mt Pleasant, 2007-2017; Kokomo, 6/8/2020 6/30/2020; Whittington Memorial, 2/21/2021-3/31/2021; McComb: St Paul, 12/1/2020-6/30/2021; Jefferson Street, 4/1/2021-6/30/2021; Brookhaven District Superintendent, 2017-. Office: (601) 833-1619. Mobile: (228) 243 2118. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 629, Brookhaven, MS 39602.

ROBINSON, PATRICIA (Patty) — (FL) (F) 12/28/1964. History: Pachuta, 2018-;© McGowan Chapel, 2018-; Hopewell, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 543-3137. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 63, Pachuta, MS 39347.


ROGERS, WESLEY — (SY) (M) 3/14/1977. History: Mount Olive: St James, 2019-. Office: (601) 433 5610. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2125 Pearson Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440.

ROLFS (MATTHEWS), MARY BETH (Beth) — (FL) (F) 4/15/1958. History: Saucier, 2016-2021; Gateway, 2016-2021; Shipman, 2021-; Winborn Chapel, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 860-1480. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 3881, Gulfport, MS 39505.

ROLLER, AMY — Spouse: Doogie. (FE) (F) 2/16/1981. History: Central, 2007-2011; Richton, 2011 2019; Oak Grove, 2019-. Office: (601) 264-8850. Mobile: (601) 479-7743. Email: [email protected]. Address: 107 Coastal Oak, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

ROLLER, PAUL (Doogie) — Spouse: Amy. (FE) (M) 7/11/1978. History: Cokers Chapel, 2007 2011; Main Street, 2011-2014; Hickory Grove, 2014-2018; Franklin, 2018-2020; Family Leave, 2020-. Mobile: (01) 479-7710. Email: [email protected]. Address: 107 Coastal Oak, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

ROLLINS, FELIX (Lloyd) — Spouse: Ann. (RD) (M) 4/13/1950. History: Retired; Africa University, 2013 . Mobile: (703) 628-4214. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6159 Stonepath Circle, Centreville, VA 20120.

ROONEY, RAYMOND JR. (Ray) — Spouse: Jill. (FE) (M) 7/13/1962. History: Verona, 2001-2005; Palmetto, 2001-2005; Wesley, 2005-2014; Tranquil, 2014-. Office: (662) 844-5036. Mobile: (662) 322-5332. Email: crankcase93@ gmail.com. Address: 546 Road 41, Tupelo, MS 38801.

ROSEBERRY, PATRICIA (Pat) — Spouse: Glenn. (RE) (F) 4/14/1938. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 605-1923. Home: (662) 893-5264. Email: [email protected]. Address: 9239 Laurel Hills S, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

ROSS, JAMES — Spouse: Bettye. (PL) (M) 2/8/1955. History: Martin Grove, 1997 . Office: (662) 623-0220. Mobile: (662) 688-3454. Email: [email protected]. Address: 106 Rose Cove, Grenada, MS 38901.

ROSS, SALLY (Sally Fran) — (RE) (F) 10/18/1947. History: Retired. Home: (601) 856-7172. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1096, Madison, MS 39130.

ROUSE, RODERICK (Kris) — Spouse: Suzy. (FL) (M) 9/16/1970. History: Red Hill, 2016-; Big Point, 2017-. Mobile: (228) 623-4597. Home: (228) 588-2258. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7534 Methodist Church Road, Moss Point, MS 39562.

ROWLAND, DANNY — Spouse: Marilyn. (RE) (M) 2/17/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 617 0099. Email: [email protected]. Address: 9 CR 1191, Booneville, MS 38829.

RUSSELL, DONALD (Don) — (RE) (M) 3/28/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (352) 460-2603. Email: [email protected]. Address: 820 Stonehenge, Deland, FL 32720.

RYAN, ROY — Spouse: Doris. (RE) (M) 1/28/1930. History: Retired. Home: (662) 620-9926. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2800 W Main Street, LS 107, Tupelo, MS 38801.

SAHLER, MICHAEL (Mike) — Spouse: Debbie. (FE) (M) 12/5/1955. History: Nazareth (N GA Conference), 1988-1991; Laurel, Kingston, 19919-1994; Tupelo First, 1994-1999; Mineral Wells, 1999-2001; Petal, 2001-2003; Petal, 2001-2003; Harperville, 2003-3007; Forest, 2003-3007; Raymond, 2007-2016; Learned, 2007-2016; Columbia First, 2016-2019; Poplar Springs Drive, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 507-2445. Email: [email protected]. Address: 414 51st Street, Meridian, MS 39305.

SALTER, JAMES — Spouse: Patricia. (RE) (M) 2/2/1952. History: Retired; Moselle, 2016-; Mount Olive (Jones County) , 2016-. Home: (601) 867-9001. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4 Crimson Wood, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.


SAMSON, THOMAS (Tom) — Spouse: Judith. (FE) (M) 6/9/1958. History: Seminary, Candler, 1985-87; Foxworth/Kokomo, 1987-89; Shuqualak, 1989-1993; Noxapater, 1993-1996; Sandy Hook/Kokomo, 1996-98; Union/Mt Zion, 1998-2002; Oceans Springs: Wesley 2002-2004; Leave-Incapacity, 2005; Wesley Foundation NWCC, 2004-2005; Lewisburg, 2004-2005; Cockrum, 2004-2005; Medical Leave, 2005-. Email: [email protected]. Home: (727) 203 8138. Address: 1043 Dustan Place, Trinity, FL 34655-7146.

SANDERSON, DARRELL — (RA) (M) 1/30/1955. History: Friendship-Harden’s Chapel, 2009-. Mobile: (662) 231-0075. Email: [email protected]. Address: 229 CR 901, Shannon, MS 38868.

SANFORD, EMILY — (FE) (F) 7/19/1981. History: Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 2008-2020; Tupelo: Wesley, 2020-. Mobile: (919) 599-4181. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1407 Mitts Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801.

SANFORD, ERIC — (FE) (M) 5/4/1983. History: Hollandale, 2007-2009; Jackson: Alta Woods, 2009 2016; Mooreville, 2016-2021; Andrews Chapel, 2016-2021; Allen’s Chapel, 2016-2021; Mooreville, 2016 2021; U S Navy, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 383-1966. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4410 S Montgomery Street, Starkville, MS 39759.

SANFORD, WILLIAM (Bill) — (RE) (M) 4/11/1932. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 248-8683. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 543, Petal, MS 39465.

SAPPINGTON, LARRY — Spouse: Laura. (FL) (M) 5/8/1965. History: Tippah Circuit 2000-2004; Eureka, 2004-2005; Jacobs Chapel, 2001-2004; Christ, 2001-2004; New Hope, 2001-2004; Chapel Hill, 2004-2008; Courtland, 2004-2008; Pisgah, 2004-2008; Rexford, 2008-2013; Harrisville, 2008-2013; Iuka: North, 2013-2015; Mt Evergreen, 2013-2015; Camp Ground, 2013-2015; Rocky Springs, 2013-2015; Rolling Fork, 2015-2019; Philadelphia, 2019-; Antioch, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 660-2553. Email: [email protected]. Address: 845 Lower Myrick Road, Laurel, MS 39443.

SAUCEDO, JAROD — Spouse: Kathy. (PE) (M) 3/3/1990. History: Stenewall/Hopewell, 2016 2019; Picayune First, 2019-2021; Family Leave, 5/1/2021-. Mobile: (601) 934-5601. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6313 Allwood Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118.

SAUNDERS, EDWARD (Ed) — Spouse: Angeline. (FE) (M) 10/16/1960. History: Oakman (N GA Conference), 1991-1993; West Point, Christ, 1993-1996; Cooper Chapel, 1996-1997; Algoma, 1997-2000; Meridian: Druid Hills, 2000-2002; Belmont, 2002-2006; Dennis, 2002-2004; Morton First, 2006-2008; Newton, 2008-2012; Hickory, 2011-2012; Ackerman, 2012-2014; Antioch, 2012-2014; S Union, 2012-2014; Carrollton, 2014-; North Carrollton, 2014-; Sidon, 2014-. Mobile: (601) 616-1768. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 145, Carrollton, MS 38917.

SCARBROUGH, CECIL — Spouse: Linda. (RL) (M) 1/26/1949. History: Retired; Grace, 2015-. Mobile: (601) 512-1111. Home: (601) 481-1699. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2017 43rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39307.

SCHOTT, PATRICK (Pat) — (RD) (M) 3/26/1943. History: Retired. Home: (601) 336-4130. Address: 2211 Glendale Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

SCHULTZ, DAVID — Spouse: Lynne. (FE) (M) 9/27/1957. History: Cedar Bluff, 2009-2011; Siloam, 2009-2011; Pheba, 2009-2011; Ellison, 2011-2016; Marion, 2016-2018; Sageville, 2016-; Meridian: Wesley House Executive Director, 2018-. Office: (601) 485-4736. Mobile: (662) 374 1260. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2215 Hillcrest Drive, Meridian, MS 39301.

SCHWAKE, RONALD (Ron) — Spouse: Angie. (PE) (M) 10/29/1964. History: Senatobia First, 2003 2008; Coy, 2008-2011; Stallo, 2008-2011; Shiloh, 2011-2015; Mantachie, 2011 2015; Medical Leave, 2015-. Mobile: (662) 292-0799. Email: [email protected]. Address: 699 Nation Hills Drive #302, Tupelo, MS 38804.


SCOGGINS, DWAYNE — Spouse: Teresa. (AM) (M)12/2/1965. History: Chapel Hill, 2012-2015; Courtland, 2012-2019; Eureka, 2016-2019; Johnston Chapel, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 292 1076. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2092 Chapel Drive, Summit, MS 39666.

SCOTT, BRIAN — Spouse: Charity. (FE) (M) 8/24/1969. History: Gulfport: First, 2002-2005; Pleasant Ridge, 2005-2006; Collinsville, 2005-2006; Pontotoc First, 2006-2009; Caswell Springs, 2009 2014; Personal Leave, 2014-2016; Mission on the Move, 2016-. Mobile: (504) 966-5867. Email: [email protected]. Address: 18627 George Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS 39567.

SCOTT, RICHARD — Spouse: Birdette. (PL) (M) 8/16/1970. History: Jackson: Anderson, 2014 2019; Mt Sinai, 2019-. Mobile: (769) 218 9657. Home: (601) 497 0057. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 2136, Jackson, MS 39225.

SCOTT, ROBERT SR. — Spouse: Nellie. (RL) (M) 3/7/1952. History: Retired; Tibbee: Jones Chapel, 2015 . Mobile: (601) 454-0681. Email: [email protected]. Address: 661 Franklin Road, Goodman, MS 39079.

SEEFELD, GLENN — Spouse: Winna. (RE) (M) 6/26/1943. History: Retired; Drew, 2013-. Office: (662) 745-8397. Mobile: (662) 392-2450. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6974 CR 282 Lot 209, McCarley, MS 38943.

SELLERS, DAVID — Spouse: Thu Mai. (FE) (M) 12/16/1969. History: Sandford/Bethel, 1990 1991; Wayne County Charge, 1993-1996; Kokomo, 1996-1999; GA Conference, 1999-2003; New Hope-Sweetwater, 2003-2005; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 2005-; Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services, 2011-. Office: 601) 544-7873. Mobile: (601) 297-2656. Home: (601) 271-7874. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2420 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

SHACK, ROCKY — Spouse: Kelcie. (FL) (M) 3/17/1990. History: Jackson: Christ, 2021-. Office: (662) 610-9831. Email: [email protected]. Address: 739 Whippoorwill Drive, Brandon, MS 39047-7360.

SHANNON, JEFFREY (Jeff) — Spouse: Mary. (FE) (M) 12/15/1960. History: Seminary, Drew, 1983-86; Courtland Charge, 1986-1990; New Hope, 1990-1996; Morton, 1996-2003; Ellisville First, 2003-2010; Wesley Foundation JCJC, 2003-2010; West Point: First, 2010 2016; West Point: Christ, 2016-. Mobile: (601) 906-8130. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4214 Chapel Hill Road, Starkville, MS 39759.

SHAW, JILL — Spouse: Larry. (PD) (F) 8/23/1959. History: New Albany First, 2019-; Liberty, 2021-; Harris Chapel, 2021-. Office: (662) 534-2206. Mobile: (662) 538-2065. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1302 South Central Avenue, New Albany, MS 38652.

SHEFFIELD, CHARLES (Wayne) — Spouse: Sherri. (RE) (M) 7/29/1941. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 230-3060. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1068 Lee Road 230, Phenix, AL 36870.

SHELTON, CONNIE — Spouse: Joey. (FE) (F) 4/3/1964. History: Hattiesburg: Court Street, 1997 1999; United Methodist Hour, 1999-2005; Duke Divinity School, 2005-2008; Galloway Memorial, 2008-2013; Mississippi Conference, Director of Connectional Ministries, 2013 2015; Greenfield, 4/20-6/20; Christian Banner, 8/20-10/20; Andrew Chapel, 8/20-10/20; Carr, 9/20-11/20; High Hill, 9/20-11/20; Bethel, 1/1/21-1/31/21; Pleasant Hill, 11/20-4/21; Taylorsville First, 10/20-6/21; Greenfield, 11/20-6/21; Raleigh First, 11/20-6/21; New Chapel, 6/21-10/21; East Jackson District Superintendent, 2015-; Wesleyanna, 7/20-; Braxton, 7/20-; Harrisville, 7/21-; Rexford, 7/21-; Office: (601) 499 5995. Mobile: (601) 497-7480. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 979, Jackson, MS 39201.

SHELTON, EARLY (Doc) — Spouse: Connie. (PL) (M) 10/8/1950. History: Lowry Circuit, 1997; Shady Grove, 2001-2008; Lowry, 2001-2012; Dumas, 1986-; New Harmony, 1986-; Paynes Chapel, 1986-


. Mobile: (662) 587-5807. Home: (662) 837-3464. Email: [email protected]. Address: 21341 Highway 2 E, Ripley, MS 38663.

SHELTON, JOHN IV (Joey) — Spouse: Connie. (FE) (M) 10/10/1960. History: Hattiesburg: Court Street, 1997-2005; Duke Divinity School, 2005-2008; Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 2008 2017; Millsaps College, 2017-2020; Family Leave, 2020-2021; Pleasant Hill, 2021 . Office: (601) 974-1226. Mobile: (601) 955 0454. Email: [email protected]. Address: Millsaps College, 1701 N State Street, Jackson, MS 39210.

SHEMPERT, HANNAH — Spouse: Jim. (PE) (F) 3/19/1968. History: Tupelo: St Luke, 2019-. Office: (662) 842-6522. Mobile: (662) 231-9957. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3912 Water Oak Court, Saltillo, MS 38866.

SHEPARD, E (EJ) — Spouse: Yvonne. (PL) (M) 6/4/1959. History: Morton Circuit; Ebenezer, 2003- 2009; New Chapel, 2003-2009; Christian Banner, 2003-2009; Forest: Sylvester, 2009-; Forest: Union Grove, 2009-. Mobile: (601) 812-7585. Home: (601) 469-5392. Email: [email protected]. Address: 667 S Little River Road, Forest, MS 39074.

SHEPHERD, RICKEY (Rick) — Spouse: Bev. (RL) (M) 12/22/1953. History: Retired; Grenada Grace, 2015-. Mobile: (662) 809-6104. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 177, Holcomb, MS 38940.

SHOCK, ROGER — Spouse: Jan. (FE) (M) 8/22/1961. History: Meridian: Central/WF MCC, 2000; Central, 2002-2006; Wesley Foundation MCC, 2004-2006; Arkansas Conference, 2006 2007; Tupelo First, 2007-2009; Mississippi Conference, 2007-2009; Pontotoc First, 2009 2013; Corinth: First, 2013-2019; Crystal Springs, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 397-2626. Email: [email protected]. Address: 306 W Georgetown Street, Crystal Springs, MS 39050.

SHREVE, THOMAS (Tom) — (RE) (M) 8/10/1932. History: Retired. Mobile: (205) 576-6028. Address: 501 E. Northside Drive, Rm 102, Clinton, MS 39056.

SHUMAKER, DAVID — Spouse: Kim. (FE) (M) 1/3/1972. History: Starkville First, 2009 2014; Collins, 2014; Tupelo First, 2017-. Office: (662) 690-8100. Mobile: (601) 517-6551. Email: [email protected]. Address: 208 N Church Street, Tupelo, MS 38804.

SIBLEY, JUDY — Spouse: Raymond. (RL) (F) 11/10/1944. History: Retired. Office: (601) 876 0048. Mobile: (601) 814-0222. Home: (601) 736-8477. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1215 Magnolia Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667.

SIMMONS, CHARLES (Charlie) — Spouse: Frances. (FE) (M) 6/2/1950. History: Tishomingo, 1975-78; Sledge, 1978-79; Houston, N, 1981-86; Noxapater, 1986-1990; Winston County Group Ministry, 1988-1990; Friendship, 1991-1992; Carolina, 1992-1995; Fairview/Robbs, 1995-98; Felder/Pearl River Avenue, 1998-2000; Marks-Lambert, 2000 2011; Big Creek, 2011-2013; Lewis Memorial, 2011-2013; Sardis, 2013-2018; Davis Chapel, 2013-2018; Coffeeville, 2018-. Office: (662) 675-2690. Mobile: (662) 927-0960. Email: [email protected]. Address: 133 Morrison Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922.

SIMMONS, JERMAINE — Spouse: Misty. (PL) (M) 10/3/1985. History: Philadelphia: St Mark, 2015 2017; Philadelphia: Macedonia, 2015-2017; St Peter, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 504 1776. Home: (601) 656-7118. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10550 Road 2642, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

SIMMONS, MICHAEL — Spouse: Pam. (PL) (M) 11/14/1965. History: Louisville: Hopewell, 2014 2018; Mt Hermon, 2018-; Rockport, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 312-0262. Home: (662) 258-7598. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 6008, Bellefontaine, MS 39737.

SIMS, DENONDREA — Spouse: Kordell. (PL) (F) 8/2/1988. History: Biloxi: St Paul, 7/1/2019-10/19/2019; Gulfport: Mt Pleasant, 7/1/2019-10/19/2019; St Paul Biloxi, 10/20/2019-; Gulfport, Mt


Pleasant, 10/20/2019-. Mobile: (662) 417-0656. Email: [email protected]. Address: 673 Chambers Cove, Biloxi, MS 39530.

SIMS, KORDELL SR. — Spouse: DeNondrea. (PE) (M) 9/29/1986. History: Mt Zion, 2006-2009; Barlow, 2008-2010; Franklin, 2008-2010; Galilee Treadwell, 2009-2010; Wesley Foundation HCC(Grenada), 2011-2013; Grenada Vincent, 2010-2013; Wesley Foundation JSU, 2013-2014; White Oak, 2014-2015; Grenada Vincent, 2015-2019; Epworth, 2017 2019; Galilee Treadwell, 2017-2019; Gulfport: Mt Pleasant, 2019-; Biloxi: St Paul, 2019-. Office: (662) 316-5821. Mobile: (662) 316-4850. Email: [email protected]. Address: 673 Chambers Cove, Biloxi, MS 39530.

SISK, WILLIAM — (Tim) Spouse: Lorie. (FE) (M) 6/30/1971. History: Walnut Grove / Harperville, 1999-2002; Bakers Chapel, 2002-2003; Walnut Grove, 2001-2002; Aldersgate, 2003 2007; St Andrews, 2007-2013; St Matthews, 2007-2013; Meadville, 2013-2015; Booneville First, 2015-. Office: (662) 728-5773. Mobile: (662) 340-0694. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 235, Booneville, MS 38829.

SIZEMORE-BALDWIN, VICTORIA (Vicki) — Spouse: Conrad. (RE) (F) 7/15/1953. History: Retired; Franklin, 2021-; Hattiesburg District Superintendent, 2021-; Beaumont, 9/28/2021-; Pleasant Grove, 10/2/2021-; Hebron, 10/2/2021-. Mobile: (662) 292-2544. Home: (601) 797-9637. Email: [email protected]. Address: 863 Horseshoe Road, Mt. Olive, MS 39119.

SKAGGS, JEAN III (Trey) — Spouse: Heather. (FE) (M) 9/5/1980. History: Columbus: First, 2017 2018; Greenwood District Staff, 2018-; Indianola First, 2018-. Office: (662) 887 4446. Mobile: (662) 418-9407. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2 Morningside Drive, Indianola, MS 38751.

SLAUGHTER, DAVID — Spouse: Deborah. (FE) (M) 2/25/1958. History: New Hope, Carrolton, GA 1994-1997; Jackson Street, 2001-2002; Hawkins Chapel, 2001-2002; Diamondhead, 2002 2006; Gitano, 2006-2009; Franklin, 2006-2009; Holders, 2009-2012; Bay Springs, 2009 2014; Shiloh, 2014-2018; Forest, 2018-. Office: (601) 469-2604. Mobile: (601) 323 4380. Email: [email protected]. Address: 100 Timber Lane, Forest, MS 39074.

SMITH, CASEY JR. (Buddy) — Spouse: Carol. (RE) (M) 7/12/1951. History: Retired; American Family Association, 1993-. Office: (662) 844-5036 ext 218. Mobile: (662) 397-5634. Home: (662) 840-9069. Address: 126 CR 1063, Plantersville, MS 38862.

SMITH, DEANNA (De) — (RE) (F) (WA) 12/20/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (205) 344-2540. Email: [email protected]. Address: 15523 Capstone Boulevard, Brookwood, AL 35444.

SMITH, ELBERT (Buddy) — Spouse: Jannis. (PL) (M) 1/6/1952. History: Sand Hill, 2006-. Mobile: (601) 410-7738. Email: [email protected]. Address: 56 Elbert Smith Drive, Richton, MS 39476.

SMITH, GREGORY (Greg) — Spouse: Helen. (AM) (M) 4/26/1973. History: Oxford University, 2013 2014; New Albany First, 2015-2017; Johnston Chapel, 2017-2019; North Alabama Conference, 2019-. Office: (205) 339-5990. Mobile: (662) 816-5763. Email: [email protected]. Address: 11122 Alford Avenue, Northport, AL 35475.

SMITH, JAMES (Jim) — Spouse: Jo Ann. (RE) (M) 1/21/1937. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 825 8140. Home: (662) 890-7232. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3721 Highway 305 N, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

SMITH, JODY — Spouse: Paula. (PL) (M) 9/15/1971. History: Wayne County Circuit, 2001; New Hope, 2001-2006; Boyles Chapel, 2001-2006; Big Rock, 2001-2006; Hebron, 2001-2001; Salem, 2006-2010; Wayne County Circuit - Big Rock/New Hope, 2001-. Mobile: (601) 410-8901. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2773 Lovewell Road, Richton, MS 39476.


SMITH, MARIANNE — (PL) (F) 1/5/1951. History: Waveland, 2011-2015; Gloster, 6/16/2015 8/15/2015; Hopewell, 6/16/2015-8/15/2015; Seashore Mission, 2019-. Mobile: (228) 493-2081. Email: [email protected]. Address: 446 Ballentine Street, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520.

SMITH, NICKI — (SY) (F) (WA). History: Raleigh First, 2020-; Pleasant Hill, 2020-. Home Phone: (601) 480-2491. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 712, Bay Springs, MS 39422.

SMITH, REBECCA (Becky) — Spouse: Leotis. (AM) (F) 3/22/1954. History: Conehatta, 2007 2012; Hull Memorial, 2007-2012; Lake, 2007-2012; Pleasant Valley, 2007-2012. Middleton, 2012-; Vernon, 2012-. Mobile: (601) 513-2881. Home: (662) 773-9989. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2175 Palmer Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

SMITH, RODNEY — Spouse: Jeanette. (RA) (M) 5/9/1941. History: Retired. Home: (601) 582 2379. Email: [email protected]. Address: 162 Beeson Road, Moselle, MS 39459.

SMITH, ZACKERY (Zack) — Spouse: Toriana. (CC) (M) 1/27/1992. History: Hunters Chapel, 2018-. Office: (662) 562-5214. Mobile: (662) 560-3545. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 663, Senatobia, MS 38668.

SORRELL, THOMAS (Tom) — Spouse: Peggy. (RE) (M) 6/13/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (769) 233 3760. Home: (601) 591-1576. Email: [email protected]. Address: 56 Terrapin Place, Brandon, MS 39042.

SPARKS, STEPHEN — Spouse: Holly. (FE) (M) 8/24/1971. History: Tupelo First, 2005-2006; Gateway, 2006-2010; Indianola: First, 2010-2018; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 2018 . Office: (662) 895-2279. Mobile: (662) 610-3933. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 213, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

SPEED, DANIEL (Danny) — Spouse: Mary Margaret. (FE) (M) 10/5/1962. History: Antioch Church, Mentorium Charge 1984-85; Ovett Charge, 1985-86; Duke Divinity School, 1986 1990; (N Carolina Conference); Helena 1986-1990; Laurel, Franklin, 1990-1994; Sandy Hook, 1994 1995; Bruce/Derma, 1995-99; Corinth: Christ, 1999-2000; Coalville, 2000-2004; St Luke, 2004-2006; Shipman Chapel, 2004-2006; Monticello, 2006-2010; Antioch, 2010-2013; Philadelphia, 2010-2013; Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston, 2013 2018; Gloster, 2018-2019; Magnolia First, 2018-; Felder, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 443 3542. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 110 E Mrytle Street, Magnolia, MS 39652.

SPEEGLE, JONATHAN — Spouse: Lynn. (FE) (M) 4/13/1968. History: Central, 2009-2013; Covenant, 2013-2016; Shipman Chapel, 2016-2019; Cleveland: St Luke, 2016-2019; McComb: Centenary, 2019-. Office: (662) 843-2306. Mobile: (662) 889 7000. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2602 Arrowhead Drive, McComb, MS 39402.

SPENCER, EDDIE — Spouse: Betty. (FL) (M) 9/1/1962. History: Crystal Springs: St Mary’s, 2013 2015; Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 2015-2016; Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 2017-2020; West Jackson District, 2020-2021; Mt Salem, 2012-; Alta Woods, 2020-. Office: (601) 353-9691. Mobile: (601) 421-0842. Home: (601) 373-7806. Email: [email protected]. Address: 310 Wildwood Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39212.

SPENCER, MORGAN — Spouse: Vicky. (PE) (M) 9/16/1979. History: Ebenezer, 2013-2016; Camp Ground, 2013-2016; Walnut, 2013-2016; Shiloh, 2016-2021; Bethel, 2016-2021; Ingomar, 2021-. Mobile: (901) 336-1979. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1427 CR 101, New Albany, MS 38652.

SPLAINGARD, RACHEL — Spouse: Daniel. (DC) (F) 10/11/1981. History: Greenwood Wesley, 2016-. Mobile: (662) 722-0433. Email: [email protected]. Address: 102 Kessler Street, Greenwood, MS 38930.

STAGGS, JOHN — Spouse: Lou Ann. (RE) (M) 3/8/1953. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 507 1717. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1146 CR 135 E, L-5, New Albany, MS 38652.


STALLINGS, TYRONE SR. — Spouse: Edith. (AM) (M) 7/20/1953. History: Ackerman, Mt Hermon 1991 2001; Starkville: New Zion, 2001; New Prospect, 2001-2003; Starkville: New Zion, 2004-. Office: (662) 324-0789. Mobile: (662) 312-2623. Home: (662) 324-9550. Email: [email protected]. Address: 51 Choctaw Street, Starkville, MS 39759.

STANLEY, RONALD — Spouse: Marcia Jane. (RE) (M) 7/2/1946. History: Retired; Shubuta, 2011 . Mobile: (601) 410-6699. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5228 Highway 145 N, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

STEPHENS, RONNY (Ron) — Spouse: Cheryl. (RE) (M) 11/2/1942. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 213-2414. Email: [email protected]. Address: 701 Magnolia Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804.

STEPHENSON, TOMMY (Tommy) — Spouse: Ramona. (RL) (M) 8/19/1950. History: Retired; Enon, 2019-; Black Hawk, 2019-; Acona, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 647-1402. Email: [email protected]. Address: 250 W. Chestnut Street, Charleston, MS 38921.

STEVELINE, DAVID — Spouse: Alma. (RL) (M) 9/13/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 259 7644. Email: [email protected]. Address: 525 E Leake Street, Clinton, MS 39056.

STEWART, MARY — (FE) (F) 10/6/1959. History: Student, Duke University, 1994-1995; Yazoo City, First, 1995-1996; Moorhead/Sunflower, 1996-2000; Hispanic Ministries, 2000-2002; Long Beach: First, 2002-2005; Raleigh First, 2005-2008; Unity, 2005-2008; Decell Memorial, 2008 2012; Brookhaven District, 2009-2012; Wesley Foundation CoLinCC, Director, 2010-2012; Vancleave, 2021-2019; Mt Pleasant, 2012-2019; Rolling Fork, 2019; Goodman Memorial, 2019-. Office: (662) 873-4226. Mobile: (662) 907-1193. Home: (662) 590-6625. Email: [email protected]. Address: 160 S First Street, Rolling Fork, MS 39159.

STOCKETT, RICHARD III (Cary) — Spouse: Mechelle. (FE) (M) 7/8/1962. History: Asbury, 1984 87; Hattiesburg, Main St, 1987-1991; Spring Ridge, 1991-98; Carthage: First, 1998 2005; Conway, 2001-2004; Walnut Grove, 2004-2005; Christ, 2005-2009; Vicksburg: Crawford Street, 2009 2017; Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 2017-. Office: (601) 353-9691. Mobile: (601) 832 3178. Home: (769) 572-4790. Email: [email protected]. Address: 305 North Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201.

STOCKSTILL, EUGENE — Spouse: Laura. (FE) (M) 11/17/1966. History: Asbury, 2005-2012; Mt Olive, 2005-2012; Tremont, 2005-2012; Mt Pleasant, 2005-2012; Myrtle-Ebenezer, 2012 . Office: (662) 988-2516. Mobile: (662) 538-8216. Home: (662) 988-2237. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 148, Myrtle, MS 38650.

STODDARD, ANDREW (Andy) — Spouse: Holly. (FE) (M) 4/18/1976. History: Boyle, 2001 2004; Litton, 2001-2004; Linn, 2001-2004; Stallo, 2004-2007; Coy, 2004-2007; Ripley First, 2007-2010; Asbury, 2010-2015; Madison: St Matthew’s, 2015-. Office: (601) 856-9581. Mobile: (601) 596-2247. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7427 Old Canton Road, Madison, MS 39110.

STOGLIN, RICHMOND (Rich) — Spouse: Reecia. (RE) (M) 1/4/1957. History: Retired. Mobile: (817) 690-8571. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 171687, Arlington, TX 76003.

STOKES, JONATHAN — Spouse: Laura. (FE) (M) 5/22/1978. History: McAdams, 2004-2005; Shady Grove, 2004-2005; Bethel, 2004-2005; Salem, 2004-2005; Maben, 2005-2009; Louisville: Whitehall, 2014-2017; Coker’s Chapel, 2017-2018; Midway, 2018-2021; Benton, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 803 1464. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 34, Benton, MS 39039

STOKES, RAY — Spouse: Lynn. (RE) (M) 11/10/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 928-3915. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1132 Clubhouse Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577.

STONESTREET, BILLY (Billy Ray) — Spouse: Madeline. (RE) (M) 12/12/1947. History: Retired; Oxford Christ Lafayette, 2019-; Abbeville, 2019-; Cambridge, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 897-7522. Home: (662) 380-5536. Email: [email protected]. Address: 106 Franklin Street, Oxford, MS 38655.


STRICKLAND, MARY Spouse: Matthew. (FL) (F) 5/5/1995. History: Tupelo First, 2020-2021; Cyclesia, 2021-; Liberty, 2021-; Wheeler, 2021-; Baldwyn First, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 422 9141. Email: [email protected]. Address: 911 Clayton Avenue, Tupelo, MS 38804.

STUCKETT, ERIE — (DC) (F) 1/24/1947. History: Greenville Revels, 2018-. Office: (662) 335 0515. Mobile: (662) 822-8060. Home: (662) 334-9627. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2033 Spruce Street, Greenville, MS 38701.

SUTPHIN, CARY — Spouse: Sylvia. (PL) (M) 11/9/1951. History: Bellefontaine, 2006-2008; Palestine, 2008 ; Providence, 2015-. Office: (662) 494-3640. Mobile: (662) 341-0572. Home: (662) 323 5628. Email: [email protected]. Address: 101 Maid Marian, Starkville, MS 35967.

SWAIM-PRESLEY, PAIGE — Spouse: Lance. (FE) (F) 4/5/1983. History: Nugent, 2010-2012; Seashore District, 2011-2014; Poplar Head, 2013-2015; Saucier, 2013-2016; Gateway, 2015-2016; Center for Ministry, 2016-2021; Lighthouse Back Girls Project, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 265-1106. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1060 St. Ann Street, Jackson, MS 39202.

SWEENEY, RONALD (Ronnie) — Spouse: Wanda. (SY) (M) 2/13/1948. History: Christ, 2017-; Jacobs Chapel, 2017-; New Hope, 2017-. Mobile: (662) 416-3279. Email: [email protected]. Address: 104 Wickwood Drive, Booneville, MS 38829.

SWITZER, JEFFERY (Jeff) — Spouse: Cindy. (FE) (M) 9/27/1968. History: Tupelo: Cornerstone (for-merly Lee Acres), 1995-2001; Sandtown, 2001-2008; Longino, 2004-2008; Senatobia: First, 2008-2015; Gulfport: Trinity, 2015-. Mobile: (228) 861-2717. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5007 Lawson Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507.

TANNER, BENTON — Spouse: Doris. (PL) (M) 12/13/1960. History: Barlow, 2001-2002; Liberty, 2002 2003; Shady Grove-Kilmichael Mt Zion, 2003-2020; Galilee Treadwell, 2020-; Epworth, 2020-. Office: (662) 744-2438. Mobile: (662) 552-0888. Home: (662) 258-8580. Email: [email protected]. Address: 549 Waterworks Road, Eupora, MS 39744.

TAYLOR, BARBARA — Spouse: Chris. (FL) (F) 11/11/1958. History: Madden, 2012-2016; Walnut Grove, 2012-2016; Richland, 2016-. Office: (601) 939-1319. Mobile: (601) 906-4679. Home: (601) 825-8181. Email: [email protected]. Address: 129 Stratford Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

TAYLOR, BRUCE — Spouse: Susan. (RE) (M) 3/11/1952. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 357 0005. Email: [email protected]. Address: 9493 Hickory Little Rock Road, Decatur, MS 39327.

TAYLOR, DANIEL — Spouse: Stephanie. (SY) (M) 2/20/1991. History: Gateway, 2021-. Mobile: (228) 861-6903. Email: [email protected]. Address: 17405 Springlake Drive W, Vancleave, MS 39565.

TEMPLE, EDWIN (Ed) — Spouse: Edee. (RE) (M) 1/5/1956. History: Retired; Brewer, 2019-; Shannon, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 260-8680. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2114 Lake Circle Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801.

TENTONI, ANDREW (Andy) — Spouse: Kathy. (FL) (M) 4/30/1961. History: St Stephens, 1/1/2018-6/30/2020; Piney Grove, 1/1/2018-6/30/2020; St Stephens, 7/1/2020-6/30/2021; Piney Grove, 7/1/2020-. Office: (662) 328-3937. Mobile: (662) 352-1844. Home: (662) 328-2059. Email: [email protected]. Address: 82 Nottingham Lane, Columbus, MS 39705.

TERRELL, JESSE — Spouse: Joann. (PL) (M) 9/30/1952. History: Salem 2014-2016; St Paul, 2014 2016; Belle Hill, 2010-; New Hope, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 572-9300. Home: (601) 894-1364. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 1011 Clark Lane, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.


THOMAS, ANZETTE — (FE) (F) 10/8/1963. History: Greenwood Wesley, 2011-2013; VA Medical Center, 2013-2015; Transitional Leave, 7/1/2015-12/11/2015; University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2015-2017; Transitional Leave, 3/24/2017-6/30/2019; Starkville Regional Recovery Manager, 2019 . Mobile: 601-307-2074. Email: [email protected]. Address: 727 12th Street, Columbus, MS 39701.

THOMAS, GEORGE (Sapada) — Spouse: Amy. (PE) (M) 6/17/1973. History: Tupelo First, 2010 2015; Oxford First, 2018-; Rust College Wesley Foundation, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 882-3710. Email: [email protected]. Address: 120 High Point Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801.

THOMAS, MITCHELL JR — (RE) (M) 6/16/1943. History: Retired. Home: (662) 489-7828. Address: 157 E Oxford Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

THOMAS, RONALD (Ron) — (RL) (M) 6/7/1947. History: Retired; Burnsville, 2018 ; Harmony, 2018-; Patrick, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 328-4171. Email: [email protected]. Address: 117 CR 238, Iuka, MS 38852.

THOMAS, SANDRA — (FD) (F) 11/11/1960. History: Brandon: St Mark’s, 1996-. Office: (601) 992-2131. Mobile: (601) 940-5120. Email: [email protected]. Address: 400 Grants Ferry Road, Brandon, MS 39047.

THOMAS, TERRY — Spouse: Della. (PL) (M) 9/28/1957. History: New Hope Memorial, 2004-; New Bethel/Oak Grove, 2016-. Mobile: (601) 731-8611. Home: (601) 736-6086. Email: [email protected]. Address: 67 Thomas Lane, Columbia, MS 39429.

THOMPSON, GARY — Spouse: Robin. (RE) (M) 12/23/1948. History: Retired; Rose Hill, 2015-; Pleasant Grove, 2015-. Mobile: (662) 404-1948. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4742 5th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39305.

THOMPSON, MARCUS SR. — Spouse: LaToya (PL) (M) 7/18/1973. History: White Oak, 2015 2017; Mountain Ridge, 2018-; Pelahatchie: Little Zion, 2021-. Office: (601) 4326623. Mobile: (601) 506-1012. Email: [email protected]. Address: 736 Monterey Road, Pearl, MS 39208.

THOMPSON, RAY (Pat) — Spouse: Patti Ann. (RE) (M) 7/2/1959. History: Retired; Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, 8/1/2021-. Mobile: (228) 297-7288. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2608 Brookside Cove, Biloxi, MS 39531.

THOMPSON, TIMOTHY SR. (Tim) — Spouse: Betty. (FE) (M) 10/21/1959. History: New Fork, 1987 1990; Hopewell (N GA Conference), 1991-1993; Itta Bena-Samuel/Wesley Director, MVSU, 1993-2002; Samuel Chapel, 2001-2002; Wesley Foundation MVSU, 2001-2004; St Paul, 2002-2006; Haven Chapel, 2002-2006; Meridian District, 2006-2011; Assistant to the Bishop, Mississippi Conference, 2011-; Director, Faith Community Formation, 2015-. Office: (601) 354 0515. Mobile: (601) 479-1176. Email: [email protected]. Address: 320 F Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.

THORNTON, HENRY — Spouse: Marty. (RA) (M) 10/3/1933. History: Retired. Office: (601) 924 4259. Address: 105 Autumn Way, Clinton, MS 39056.

THRASH, BOYD — Spouse: Belinda. (PL) (M) 11/7/1960. History: Seminary, 2018-2020; Oakdale, 2018-2020; Seminary, 2020-; Oakdale, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 577-6049. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 161, Seminary, MS 39479.

THREADGILL, OMA (Jean) — (RL) (F) 11/17/1933. History: Retired. Office: (662) 258-7072. Mobile: (662) 416-5290. Home: (662) 413-4234. Email: [email protected]. Address: 157 CR 272, Water Valley, MS 38965.


TICKELL, MARY (Mary Lou) — (RE) (F) 3/4/1937. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 279-7519. Home: (662) 656-0520. Address: Southern Magnolia Estates, 1306 N Pearl Street, Apt. 3, Iuka, MS 38852.

TILLMAN, CHARLES (J D) — Spouse: Rose. (RE) (M) 6/11/1939. History: Retired. Office: (601) 384 5996. Mobile: (601) 384-0222. Home: (601) 322-0138. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3021 Bedford-Tillman Road NW, Roxie, MS 39661.

TILLMAN, RICHARD (Andre) — Spouse: Latonia. (PL) (M) 4/7/1971. History: Mt Pleasant Adams, 1996; Mt Pleasant, 2001-2011; Brandon Bay/St James, 2011-. Mobile: 601 717 2708. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: PO Box 264, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.

TOHILL, CHARLES SR. (Brownie) — (RL) (M) 12/11/1934. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 538 8298. Address: 1123 CR 246, New Albany, MS 38652.

TOLLISON, JEFFREY (Jeff) — Spouse: Lacy. (FE) (M) 11/17/1970. History: Boyle, 2009-2012; Linn, 2009-2012; Friendship, 2012-2013; Salem, 2012-2013; Union Hill, 2012-2013; Greenfield, 2013 2016; Puckett, 2013-2016; Mendenhall, 2016-2017; Waterford, 2017-; Holly Springs: First, 2017-. Mobile: (601) 867-1970. Email: [email protected]. Address: 159 E Gholson Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

TONEY, GERALD (Hobson) — (RE) (M) 5/1/1933. History: Retired. Office: (601) 260-8603. Home: (601) 260-8603. Email: [email protected]. Address: 51 Roundtree Circle, Brandon, MS 39042.

TOOLE, THOMAS — Spouse: Shelby. (FL) (F) 6/3/1993. History: Pine Flat, 2016-2017; New Albany First, 2017-2018; New Albany First, 2019-. Office: (662) 534-2206. Mobile: (662) 299-1206. Email: [email protected]. Address: 206 E. Bankhead Street, New Albany, MS 38652.

TOWNSEND, DOROTHY — (RD) (F) 6/7/1937. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 231-8582. Home: (662) 842-8622. Email: [email protected]. Address: 906 N Madison, Tupelo, MS 38804.

TRANTHAM, KEVIN — Spouse: Beth. (FE) (M) 11/9/1971. History: Byrd-Wesley, 1997-99; Belden, 1999-2001; Batesville: First 2001-2003; Greenville: Trinity, 2003-2005; Centreville, 2008-2011; Tilton, 2011-2016; Carthage: First, 2016-2019; Caswell Springs, 2019-. Office: (288) 588-6546. Mobile: (601) 757-9029. Email: [email protected]. Address: 18601 Highway 63, Moss Point, MS 39562.

TRAVELBEE, JOHN III — (RA) (M) 2/4/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (260) 246-8222. Home: (260) 804-0681. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2436 Beach Boulevard, Apt 0-2, Biloxi, MS 39531.

TRAVIS, ANNIE — (RE) (F) 12/2/1947. History: Retired. Office: (662) 252-8094. Mobile: (601) 506 7022. Email: [email protected]. Address: 7320 Campbell Road, Dallas, TX 75248.

TREHERN, JEFFREY (Jeff) Spouse: Cristy. (FL) (M) 11/18/1978. History: Pascagoula: Faith, 2015-; Lucedale: Rosedale, 2016-. Office: (228) 627-4442. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 822, Pascagoula, MS 39568.

TRUETT, JONATHAN (Corey) — Spouse: Heather. (FE) (M) 12/8/1976. History: Tupelo: First, 2009 2015; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 2015-2019; The Well, 2016-; Mineral Wells, 3/1/2020-1/31/2021; Mineral Wells, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 372-0080. [email protected]. Address: 8900 Elizabeth Cove, Olive Branch, MS 38654.

TUBBS, MARTY Spouse: Sherry. (SY) (M) History: Shipman Chapel, 2020-; Rosedale, 2020-; Linn, 2020-. Office: (662) 545-1011. Mobile: (662) 719-2995. Home: (662) 846-1295. Email: [email protected]. Address: 33 Gaston Drive, Cleveland, MS 38732.


TUBBY, DANIEL (Dan) — Spouse: Sybil. (PL) (M) 3/27/1957. History: Great Spirit, 2004-; Green Hill, 2014-; John Memorial, 2014-. Office: (601) 389-4156. Mobile: (601) 416-3217. Email: [email protected]. Address: 10971 Road 2606, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

TUCKER, HOWARD — (FL) (M) 1/26/1957. History: Belzoni: First, 2017-; Silver City, 2017-. Office: (662) 247-3612. Mobile: (662) 832-6272. Email: [email protected]. Address: 208 Central Street, Belzoni, MS 39038.

TUCKER, JOHN — Spouse: Pamela. (RE) (M) 2/1/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 540-0192. Address: 100 Burnham Road, Brandon, MS 39042.

TULLOS, JONATHAN — Spouse: Jessica. (PE) (M) 8/13/1981. History: Oak Grove, 2012-2015; Druid Hills / Lost Gap, 2018-; Lucedale: Salem, 2020-; Lucedale: Pleasant Hill, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 416-1224. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1172 River Road, Lucedale, MS 39452.

TWINER, JAMES — Spouse: Patsy: (RE) (M) 9/1/1942. History: Retired; Midway, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 720-2090. Email: [email protected]. Address: 95 Hillview Court, Brandon, MS 39042.

TWINER, PATRICIA (Patsy) — Spouse: James. (RA) (F) 8/5/1942. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 720 0260. Email: [email protected]. Address: 95 Hill View Court, Brandon, MS 39042.

UNDERWOOD, JOHN — Spouse: Ramona. (PL) (M)10/31/1972. History: Fernwood, 2018-; Pisgah, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 954-2512. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2476 SW Verona Trail, Smithdale, MS 39664.

UPSHAW, DAVID JR. — Spouse: Nancy. (FE) (M) 9/11/1956. History: Christ, 2005-2010; Sandtown, 2010-2018; Woodville, 2018-. Office: (601) 888-3343. Mobile: (601) 421 4246. Home: (769) 247-3087. Email: [email protected]. Address: PO Box 757, Woodville, MS 39669.

VAN EVERY, EUGENE (Gene) — Spouse: Paula. (RD) (M) 2/18/1950. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 259-8913. Home: (601) 992-0454. Email: [email protected]. Address: 555 Dixton Drive, Brandon, MS 39047.

VANCE, GENE — Spouse: Patty. (RE) (M) 9/13/1950. History: Retired; Lucedale: Grace, 2016 . Mobile: (228) 623-2780. Home: (601) 947-3364. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3236 Old Hwy 63 N, Lucedale, MS 39452.

VANDERBURG, NEVILLE — Spouse: Cathy. (FE) (M) 12/20/1957. History: Barton, 2010-2010; Camp Ground, 2010-2013; Ebenezer, 2010-2013; Walnut, 2010-2013; Belmont, 2013 2017; Clarksdale: St. Pauls-merged, 2017-2019; Clarksdale First-merged, 2017 2019; Clarksdale, 2019-; Friars Point, 2021-. Office: (662) 624-8596. Mobile: (662) 279-4938. Home: (662) 550-6804. Email: [email protected]. Address: 136 Ridgecrest Lane, Clarksdale, MS 38614.

VAUGHNS, KATHY — Spouse: Byron. (FE) (F) 9/9/1952. History: Homewood, 2007-2009; Hopewell, 2007-2009; Pleasant Grove, 2007-2009; Rose Hill, 2007-2009; Belzoni First, 2009 2011; Crandall, 2011 2013; DeSoto, 2011-2013; Hopewell, 2011-2013; Meridian: Haven Chapel, 2013-2016; Jackson: Alta Woods, 2016-2020; Franklin, 2020-2021; Court Street, 2021-; Bentley Chapel, 2021-. Office: (601) 649-3938. Mobile: (601) 513-7709. Email: [email protected]. Address: 73 Sandy Run Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

VEASLEY, MARY (Mary Ann) — Spouse: Nelson. (RL) (F) 12/27/1954. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 479-5841. Home: (662) 289-6422. Email: [email protected]. Address: 6071 Attala Road 2247, Kosciusko, MS 39090.

VINSON, STEPHEN (Steve) — Spouse: Vicki. (FE) (M) 8/22/1954. History: UMA (UM Association of Health and Welfare Ministries, 2010-2015; South Georgia Conference, 2016-. Office: (229) 931 5925. Mobile: (662) 891-3236. Address: 2001 Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709.


WADDELL, CHARLES — Spouse: Kathy. (RE) (M) 5/1/1954. History: Retired: Hebron, 2021-. Mobile: 601 517 4007. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1028, Collins, MS 39428.

WADE, KENNY — Spouse: Latrinda. (PL) (M) 9/14/1968. History: Vaiden Haven, 2015-2020; Beasley, 2020-; Barwick, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 229-5469. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 625, Goodman, MS 39079.

WAGES, CECIL (Jerry) — Spouse: Kay. (RL) (M) 11/28/1938. History: Retired; Webb Sumner, 2000 . Mobile: (662) 654-7003. Home: (662) 563-5860. Email: [email protected]. Address: 103 Acorn Lane, Batesville, MS 38606.

WAITS, JAMES — Spouse: Fentress. (RE) (M) 12/11/1935. History: Retired. Home: (404) 378 5999. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 688 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.

WALKER, EDGAR (Ed) — Spouse: Jan. (DM) (M) 9/23/1941. History: Hattiesburg: Main Street, 1989 . Office: (601) 582-5557. Mobile: (601) 550-2014. Home: (601) 570-7042. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1009, Hattiesburg, MS 39403.

WALKER, THOMAS (Tom) — Spouse: Ann. (OF) (M) 1/29/1945. History: Boyles Chapel, 2015-; Winchester, 2015-; Wayne Haven, 2015-. Mobile: (770) 713-6467. Home: 678) 793-0235. Email: [email protected]. Address: 327 Hal Clark Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

WALKER, MARJORIE — (FE) (F) 4/12/1960. History: Wesley Foundation HCC (Grenada), 2013 2015; Grenada: Vincent, 2013-2015; Brookhaven District, 2015-2016; Brookhaven: Kynett, 2015 2016. Haven Chapel, 2016-2018; Tabernacle, 2016-; Mt Levy, 2018-; Mt Olive, 2018-; Zion Chapel, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 299-1433. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 3453, Meridian, MS 39303.

WALLACE, JAMES (Larry) — Spouse: Sally. (RL) (M) 6/23/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 395 1556. Home: (601) 384-5123. Email: [email protected]. Address: 235 Second St. E., Meadville, MS 39653-9119.

WALLACE, RAIFORD JR. (Ray) — Spouse: Gatha. (RE) (M) 7/14/1937. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 312-2277. Home: (662) 365-5104. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 26, Baldwyn, MS 38824.

WALLEY, MICHAELA — Spouse: William. (PL) (F) 5/27/1996. History: Shaw, 2021-; Indianola Christ, 2021-. Office: (662) 453-7522. Mobile: (304) 439-4202. Email: [email protected]. Address: 203 N Church Street, Hollandale, MS 38748.

WALLEY, WILLIAM (Will) — Spouse: Michaela. (FL) (M) 6/25/1993. History: Hollandale, 2020 . Mobile: (601) 337-9691. Email: [email protected]. 203 N Church Street, Hollandale, MS 38748.

WALTER, DONALD (Don) — Spouse: Patricia. (RE) (M) 10/12/1928. History: Retired. Home: (701) 364 3950. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 1709 25th Avenue South #348, Fargo, ND 38103.

WALTERS, JAMES — (FL) (M) 5/6/1984. History: Carson, 2018-2020; Lone Starr, 2018-; Bassfield Good Hope, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 341-8581. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1963 Highway 84 W, Collins, MS 39428.

WALTON, JEFFREY (Jeff) — Spouse: Laura. (FE) (M)) 6/27/1977. History: Noxapater-Mt Pisgah, 2015 2019; Eastlawn, 2019-. Office: (228) 762-2364. Mobile: (662) 617-1077. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2502 Ingalls, Pascagoula, MS 39567.

WARD, EDDIE — Spouse: Emma. (FL) (M) 5/26/1954. History: Lambert Circuit, 1997 2003; Pilgrim Rest, 2001-2002; Wesley Chapel, 2001-2002; Trinity, 2001-2016; McDonald, 2016-2018; Beulah Grove,


2016-2018; Adkins Chapel, 2018-2020; Union Grove 2018-2020; Usher Valley, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 832-6008. Home: (662) 234-3016. Email: [email protected]. Address: 26 CR 193, Oxford, MS 38655.

WARD, EMMA — Spouse: Eddie. (FL) (F) 1/24/1960. History: Lambert Circuit, 1997-2003; Pilgrim Rest, 2001-2002; Wesley Chapel, 2001-2002; Trinity, 2001-2016; Pontotoc: McDonald/Beulah Grove, 2016-2018; Ripley: Moses Chapel, 2018-; Ripley: St Paul, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 832-4359. Email: [email protected]. Address: 26 CR 193, Oxford, MS 38655.

WARE, CLINT — Spouse: Cheri. (FE) (M) 5/22/1971. History: Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge, 2000-2003; Main Street, 2003-2006; Glen Allan, 2006-2008; Avon, 2006-2008; Clinton First, 2008-2013; Pascagoula: Eastlawn, 2013-2016; Raymond, 2016-; Learned, 2016-. Office: (601) 857-8051. Mobile: (601) 850-7568. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 64, Raymond, MS 39054.

WARE, DEXTER — (FE) (M) 10/5/1955. History: Gloster, 2012-2014; Rexford, 2014-2016; Harrisville, 2014-2017; Merit Health Wesley, 2017-2019; Union Hill, 2019-2020; New Hope, Old Jackson Rd, 2019-2021; Pleasant Ridge, 2019-2021; Spring Hill, 2019-2021; Pisgah, 2021-; Carolina, 2021-. Office: (769) 486-5036. Mobile: (601) 213 6468. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2001 9th Street, Booneville, MS 38829.

WARREN, GILMAN (DeWayne) — Spouse: Carol. (FE) (M) 12/30/1968. History: N Bend, 2001 2003; Hope, 2001-2003; US Army, 2004-2005; Mt Pisgah, 2005-2008; Noxapater, 2005 2008; Macedonia, 2008-2011; Shuqualak, 2008-2011; Big Oak, 2011-2013; Cleveland, 2011-2016; DeKalb Mt Pleasant, 2011-2016; Hopewell, 2011-2016; Clarks Chapel, 2011-2016; Houston Wesley Chapel, 2016-2018; Washington, 2016-2020; Houlka, 2016-2020; Van Vleet, 2016-2020; Hickory Grove, 2020-. Office: (601) 758 4562. Mobile: (601) 466 0661. Home: (601) 758-4562. Email: [email protected]. Address: 138 Hickory Grove Road, Sumrall, MS 39482.

WASHBURN, SAMMY — Spouse: Linda. (RA) (M) 7/31/1950. History: Becker-Greenbrier, 2013-; Paine Memorial, 2013-. Mobile: (662) 213-9871. Email: [email protected]. Address: 213 Winchester Drive, Amory, MS 38821.

WADE, KENNETH (Kenny) — Spouse: Latrinda. (PL) (M) 9/14/1968. History: Beasley, 2020-; Barwick, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 229-5469. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 625, Goodman, MS 39079.

WADSWORTH, SAMANTHA — (Sam) Spouse: Harry. (PD) (F) 1/3/1995. History: Hattiesburg: Heritage, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 795-3449. Email: [email protected]. Address: 810 Hillendale Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39042.

WASHINGTON, ANNIE — (PL) (F) 1/16/1957. History: Midway, 2016-; Shady Grove, 2020-. Mobile: (662) 617-0736. Home: (662) 472-9750. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 444, Goodman, MS 39079.

WATSON, DOUGLAS (BB) — Spouse: Diane. (FE) (M) 12/7/1966. History: Batesville, 1993 1994; Mentorum, 1994-1997; Pachuta, 1997-99; Moss Point: Big Point-Wilson Springs, 1999 2002; Big Point, 2001-2003; Red Hill, 2001-2003; Independence, 2003-2007; Hebron, 2003 2007; McLaurin Heights, 2007-2008; Burns-Gasque Chapel-Pleasant Hill, 2009-2016; Florence: Marvin, 2016-. Office: (601) 845-7524. Mobile: (601) 260-7842. Email: [email protected]. Address: 214 North Church Street, Florence, MS 39073.

WATSON, TODD — (FE) (M) 3/24/1965. History: Wells Memorial, 2005-2014; St Johns, 2006 2013; Hattiesburg: Main Street (Associate Pastor), 2014-2015; Hattiesburg, Main Street (Senior Pastor), 2015-. Office: (601) 582-5557. Mobile: (601) 942-3690. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 1009, Hattiesburg, MS 39403.


WAX, GREGG — (PL) (M) 1/24/1964. History: Salem, 2016-2019; Beverly, 2016-2019; McDonald, 2021-. Mobile: (662) 321-0886. Home: (662) 200-2720. Email: [email protected]. Address: 165 W Bolton Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

WAY, JOSEPH — Spouse: Ruth. (RE) (M) 6/24/1934. History: Retired. Home: (512) 869-6507. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3315 Parker Drive, Georgetown, TX 78628.

WEAVER, BETTY — Spouse: Phillips. (RL) (F) 7/18/1948. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 235 2035. Home: (228) 875-1163. Email: [email protected]. Address: 9809 Point Aux Chenes Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

WEBB, ROBERT (Rob) — Spouse: Sheila. (FL) (M) 4/3/1966. History: Ovett, 2002-2005; Mt Olive, 2002-2005; Mamie C Weaver Memorial, 2005-2007; Wayne Haven, 2005-2007; Williamsburg, 2007-2011; Lone Star, 2007-2011; Coopers Chapel, 2011-2012; Rials Creek, 2012 2014; Prentiss Santee, 2014-. Mobile: (601) 580-3525. Home: (601) 792 4966. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 494, Prentiss, MS 39474.

WEBSTER, CAROLYN — (RL) (F) 9/27/1949. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 818-0344. Email: [email protected]. Address: 303 Trail Wood Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

WELLS, RICHARD JR. (Rick) — Spouse: Charlene. (PL) (M) 4/20/1954. History: Dennis, 2004 2006; Boggs Chapel, 2004-2006; Tishomingo First, 2004-2006; Paradise, 2004 2006; Rutledge Salem, 2004-2006; Indian Springs, 2006-2012; Indian Springs, 2013-. Office: (662) 993-8708. Mobile: (662) 587-9602. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1121 County Road 339, Falkner, MS 38629.

WESTCOTT, MICHAEL (Cody) — (PL) (M) 11/28/1993. History: Pleasant Hill, 2017-2018; Center Ridge, 2017-2018; Kentucky conference, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 754-7910. Email: [email protected]. Address: 208 #3 N. Maple Street, Wilmore, KY 40390.

WHATLEY, MILTON (Milt) — Spouse: Cindy. (FE) (M) 10/9/1954. History: Eupora Circuit, 1979 81; Memphis Theological Seminary, 1981-84; Oxford, N, 1981-84; Carrollton, 1984 1986; Shaw Delta State University Wesley Foundation, 1986-88, Avon-Glen Allen, 1988-89; Moorhead Sunflower, 1989-1991; Prentiss, 1991-1994; Pontotoc First, 2013 2015; Meadville, 2015-2018; Como, 2018-; Wesley Chapel, 2018-. Office: (662) 526-5256. Mobile: (601) 384-6521. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 132, Como, MS 38619.

WHITE, CREIGHTON — Spouse: Catrina. (FE) (M) 3/21/1963. History: Gulde, 2001-2004; Pelahatchie First, 2001-2004; Mt. Olivet, 2004-2011; Calvary, 2004-2011; Coy, 2011-2016; Stallo, 2011-2016; Tilton, 2016-2020; Hinds Chapel, 2020-; Horn Lake, 2020-. Mobile (662) 316-9212. Email: [email protected]. Address: 4945 Fogg Road, Nesbit, MS 38651.

WHITE, HAROLD (Rusty) — Spouse: Donna. (RE) (M) 11/19/1951. History: Retired; Madden, 2019-; Greenfield, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 624-2028. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1635 Cleary Road, Florence, MS 39073.

WHITE, LARRY — (RE) (M) 1/2/1955. History: Retired; Dixie, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 530 5006. Email: [email protected]. Address: 69 Fairley Bridge Road, Wiggins, MS 39577.

WHITE, VICTORIA (Vickie) — (FE) (F) 2/16/1958. History: Vanderbilt, 1983-86; New Albany, First, 1986-89; Wesley Foundation, Delta State University and Boyle, 1989-1995; Ruleville, 1995 99; Tylertown, 1999-2004; Tylertown, 2001-2003; Hunters Chapel, 2003 2004; Sees Chapel, 2003 2004; Truslow, 2003-2004; Byhalia, 2005-2007; Fountainhead, 2005-2007; Greenwood District 2007-2011; Senatobia District 2010-2011; East Jackson District, 2011-2015; Mississippi Conference (Director of Connectional Ministries), 2015-. Office: (601) 354-0515. Mobile: (662) 466-0080. Email: vwhite@ mississippi-umc.org. Address: 320-C Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.


WHITESIDE, ROBERT (Bob) — Spouse: Sallie. (RE) (M) 10/15/1939. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 312-4405. Email: [email protected]. Address: 143 Kingston Court, Starkville, MS 39759.

WHITLEY, CLIFTON JR. — Spouse: Mamie. (RE) (M) 4/12/1933. History: Retired. Office: (662) 369-4581. Home: (662) 369-7469. Address: 20385 Egypt Road, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

WHITLOCK, MONT (Dale) — Spouse: Annette. (RE) (M) 10/17/1935. History: Retired; Smithville, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 397-9041. Email: [email protected]. Address: 108 Bryan Street, Nettleton, MS 38858.

WHITT, SUE — Spouse: Jerry. (RE) (F) 7/18/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (901) 647-1520. Email: [email protected]. Address: 950 Cherry Road, Apt. 240, Memphis, TN 38117.

WILDER, SHIRLEY — Spouse: Jerry Wayne. (PL) (F) 6/30/1957. History: Lynch Chapel, 2018-; New Chapel, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 951-0447. Email: [email protected]. Address: 509 Highway 17, Canton, MS 39046.

WILDMON, DONALD (Don) — Spouse: Lynda. (RE) (M) 1/18/1938. History: Retired. Office: (662) 844-5036. Mobile: (601) 844-5015. Home: (662) 844-4677. Address: 2758 Columbine Place, Tupelo, MS 38801.

WILKERSON, JESSE (Glen) — Spouse: Claire. (RE) (M) 11/5/1941. History: Retired. Home: (479) 282-9404. Email: [email protected]. Address: 5304 S 44TH Place, Rogers, AR 72758.

WILKERSON, WILLIAM (Will) — Spouse: Ashley. (FE) (M) 5/24/1977. History: Ocean Springs: St Paul, 2004; St Paul, Minister of Children, 2004-2007; Benton, 2007-2014; Midway, 2007-2014. Cleveland: First, 2014-2021; Merigold, 2014-2021; Jefferson Street, 2021-. Office: (601) 442-3795. Mobile: (228) 238-4010. Email: [email protected]. Address: 126 Woodhaven Drive, Natchez, MS 39120.

WILKINSON, LARRY SR. (Davey) — Spouse: Elizabeth. (RA) (M) 10/15/1948. History: Big Oak, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 934-4264. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1844 Cottage Lane, Meridian, MS 39305.

WILLIAMS, ANNIE — Spouse: Lou. (RL) (F) 9/21/1952. History: Retired; Winona: Carrollton Vincent, 2013-. Mobile: (662) 417-8040. Home: (662) 472-2756. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 330, Goodman, MS 39079.

WILLIAMS, DONALD (Don) — Spouse: Jorene Stribling. (RE) (M) 2/27/1938. History: Retired. Office: 601-636-2966. Mobile: (601) 572-7484. Home: (601) 824-3509. Email: [email protected]. Address: 250 Pimlico Drive, Brandon, MS 39042.

WILLIAMS, DOROTHY (Dot) — (RL) (F) 12/31/1946. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 395-2322. Home: (601) 684-2994. Email: [email protected]. Address: 100 Maddock Avenue, McComb, MS 39648.

WILLIAMS, EMILY — Spouse: Matt. (SY) (F) 6/23/1978. History: Bradley Chapel, 2021-. Mobile: (601) 218-8245. Email: [email protected]. Address: 106 Laura Lake Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

WILLIAMS, JAMES JR. (Jim) — Spouse: Betty Bell. (RE) (M) 6/25/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 807-0975. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1573 Dupont Harts Chapel Road, Poplarville, MS 39470.

WILLIAMS, JOHN JR. — Spouse: Mae. (PL) (M) 8/10/1971. History: Beaumont: Bolton Chapel, 2011 . Mobile: (601) 606-7529. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 48, Beaumont, MS 39423.


WILLIAMS, KRISTEN — (FE) (F) 12/21/1973. History: Buckatunna/State Line, 1999-2001; Gulfport: Trinity, 2001-2003; University of Mississippi, 2003-2008; Inspirations Outpatient Counseling Center, 2008-2009; Thresholds Counseling and Consulting, 2009-. Mobile: (601) 573-8642. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1801 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite A, Jackson, MS 39216.

WILLIAMS, LESLIE (Keith) — Spouse: Beverly. (FE) (M) 1/22/1961. History: Mathiston, 1981 84; Candler School of Theology, 1984-87; Maben 1987-89; Columbus, St Stephen, 1989 1991; West Webster Parish/ Wood College, 1991-1994; Maben, 1994-98; New Hope, 1998 2000; Pontotoc: Fairview, 2001-2006; Robbs, 2001-2006; Grace, 2006-2008; Gore Springs, 2006-2008; Chapel Hill, 2007-2008; Myrtle, 2008-2010; Ebenezer, 2008 2010; Asbury, 2010 2013; Baldwyn First, 2010-2013; Strong, 2013-2015; Aberdeen First, 2013-2015. Scooba-Binnsville, 2015-2018; Wesley Foundation EMCC, 2015-2018; Camp Ground, 2018-; Flower Ridge, 2018-; Rocky Hill, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 296-5198. Home: (662) 773-6910. Email: lkw1us@yahoo. com. Address: 95 Lighthouse Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

WILLIAMS, MICHAEL — Spouse: Katina. (PL) (M) 3/1/1979. History: Jackson: St Luke, 2016 2019; HCC Wesley Foundation Director, 2018-. Mobile: (601) 672-5120. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1902 Boiling Street, Jackson, MS 39213.

WILLIAMS, PATRICIA — (PL) (F) 7/10/1961. History: St James, 2018-2019; Union Chapel, 2020 ; Lake Central, 2020-. Mobile: (601) 941-5665. Home: (601) 366-9694. Email: [email protected]. Address: 3427 Nashville Street, Jackson, MS 39213.

WILLIAMS, RICHARD — Spouse: Janice. (AM) (M) 5/20/1955. History: Foxworth-Kokomo 1992 1994; Desoto Charge, 1994-98; Coker’s Chapel, 1998-2000; Rials Creek, 2001 2002; Concord, 2002 2005; Enterprise, 2002-2005; Union, 2005-2010; DeKalb, 2005-2010; Crossroads, 2010 2011; Refuge, 2010-2011; Pleasant Hill, 2011-2015; Meridian: Druid Hills/Lost Gap, 2015 2018; Laurel: West Laurel, 2018-; Gitano, 2018-. Office: (601) 426-6734. Mobile: (601) 462-8916. Home: (601) 342-5960. Email: [email protected]. Address: 28 Oakcrest Drive, Laurel, MS 39440.

WILLIAMS, RICK — Spouse: Marian. (RE) (M) 6/14/1955. History: Retired; Lifespring, 2001-. Mobile: (662) 404-2184. Email: rick.lifespring@gmail. com. Address: 7060 Greenbrook Parkway, Southaven, MS 38671.

WILLIAMS, TERRY — (PL) (M) 8/6/1966. History: Jones Chapel, 2013-2018; Georgeville, 2008 ; Walden Chapel, 2018-. Mobile: (662) 299-1526. Email: [email protected]. Address: 100 Hodges Drive, Greenwood, MS 38930.

WILLIAMS, THEODORE JR. — (RA) (M) 2/17/1943. History: Retired. Mobile: (228) 326-6707. Home: (228) 863-7712. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 444, Gulfport, MS 39502.

WILLIAMS, WILLIE — Spouse: Renee. (PL) (M) 11/4/1955. History: Barwick/Tillman, 1998 2002; Rollins, 2002-. Office: (662) 345-0150. Mobile: (662) 375 2556. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: POB 622, Webb, MS 38966.

WILLIAMSON, JOHN (Cecil) — Spouse: Julia. (RE) (M) 11/16/1931. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 617-4689. Home: (662) 323-6689. Email: [email protected]. Address: 210 Woodlawn Road, Starkville, MS 39759.

WILLIS, MARY — (SY) (F) 3/16/1970. History: Poplar Springs, 2016-2018; Good Hope, 2016-2018; Greenwood Wesley, 2018-2020; Greenwood DeCell, 2018-2020; Shady Grove, 7/1/2020-7/31/2020; Louisville Wesley, 2021-. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: (662) 385-5111. Office: (662) 773-6153. Address: 23 Birmingham Street, Louisville, MS 39339.

WILLIS, STEVEN (Steve) — Spouse: Ulanda. (FL) (M) 8/28/1968. History: McComb: St Paul, 2010 2015; Crown Point, 2011-2015; New Mt Zion, 2015-. Mobile: (601) 320 0790. Home: (601) 892-2767. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2048 S Pat Harrison Drive, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.


WILLIS, TIMOTHY SR. (Timothy) — Spouse: Kathleen. (PL) (M) 5/21/1969. History: Adams Chapel, 2011 2016; St James, 2013-2016; Brookhaven: Wesson New Hope, 2013-2016; Kynett, 2016-. Mobile: (601) 320 2801. Home: 601 892 4703. Email Address: [email protected]. Address: 2050 S Pat Harrison Drive, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.

WILLIS, VICTOR SR. (Vic) — Spouse: Monica. (PL) (M) 10/12/1974. History: Little Rock, 2013 2015; Mt Pleasant, 2011-2016; Hazlehurst: First, 2015-2018; Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai, 2016-2019; Hazlehurst First, 2019-. Mobile: (601) 613-5448. Home: (601) 892-4270. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2058 S Pat Harrison Drive, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.

WILLIS, WILLIAM (Eddie) — Spouse: Allyson. (FL) (M) 12/23/1968. History: Tupelo: The Orchard 2000-2004; Wesley Foundation DSU, 2004-2010; Wesley Foundation Ole Miss, 2010-; Taylor, 2016-. Mobile: (662) 402-2427. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 45, Taylor, MS 38673.

WILLOUGHBY, DAVID — Spouse: Joan Carolyn. (RE) (M) 12/13/1947. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 259-5363. Home: (769) 241-5495. Email: [email protected]. Address: 110 Crimson Lane, Brandon, MS 39042.

WILSON, DAVID — Spouse: Nan. (RL) (M) 10/27/1950. History: Retired. Office: (601) 888-3343. Mobile: (601) 549-3110. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 757, Woodville, MS 39669.

WILSON, EARL III — Spouse: Camilla. (FE) (M) 6/11/1971. History: Anderson, 2005-2010; US Navy, 2010-. Office: (760) 725-4954. Mobile: (601) 899-5827. Email: [email protected]. Address: PSC 561 Box 1403, FPO, AP 96310.

WILSON, JEROME — Spouse: LaTanya. (FL) (M) 12/8/1961. History: Starkville: Rockhill, 2007 . Office: (662) 323-7047. Mobile: (662) 251-6838. Home: (662) 328-6395. Email: [email protected]. Address: 409 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39759.

WILSON, ROGER — Spouse: Yolanda. (PL) (M) 4/6/1966. History: New Chapel, 2013-2019; Beverly, 2019-; Salem, 2019-. Mobile: (662) 640-8937. Home: (662) 539-1082. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1480 County Road 101, New Albany, MS 38652.

WIMBERLEY, AUDREY (Rebecca) — (RD) (F) 4/15/1940. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 347 3685. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2704 Brumbaugh Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-5403.

WINDHAM, SARAH — Spouse: Edwin. (AM) (F) 2/15/1956. History: Lake, 2000; Hull Memorial, 2002-2007; Conehatta, 2002-2007; Pleasant Valley, 2002-2007; Lake, 2002-2007; Mamie C Weaver Memorial, 2007-2009; Wayne Haven, 2007-2010; Providence, 2009-2010; Christ, 2010 2012; West Point: Christ, 2010-2016; Columbus: New Hope, 2012-; Wesley, 2016-. Office: 662 328 8644. Mobile: 601-697-1002. Email: [email protected]; [email protected]. Address: 519 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39702.

WINSTEAD, ROY (Allen) — (RE) (M) 6/6/1935. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 519-1756. Home: (601) 924-7721. Email: [email protected]. Address: 197 Burgundy Drive, Lucedale, MS 39452.

WOOD, JOHN — Spouse: Gail. (RA) (M) 3/2/1939. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 753-9356. Home: (662) 755-8329. Email: [email protected]. Address: 868 Anding Oil City Road, Bentonia, MS 39040.

WOODALL, DIANE — Spouse: Harold. (RL) (F) 9/8/1950. History: Retired; Summit, 2013-. Mobile: (601) 248-4335. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 398, Summit, MS 39666.

WOODARD, SUSAN — (RE) (F) 6/4/1960. History: Retired. Office: (601) 675-8292. Mobile: (601) 941-0096. Email: [email protected]. Address: 2945 Layfair Drive, Apt. 411, Flowood, MS 39232.

WOOTEN, EARL III (Jack) — Spouse: April. (FL) (M) 3/31/1962. History: Clearmont Harbor/ Pearlington, 1995-2001; State Line, 2001-2003; Buckatunna, 2001-2003; Refuge, 2003 2007; Crossroads,


2003-2007; Ebenezer (Holmes), 2007-; Lexington: First, 2007-. Office: (662) 834 1389. Mobile: (662) 590-5999. Home: (662) 834-2298. Email: [email protected]. Address: 410 Spring Street, Lexington, MS 39095.

WRIGHT, DAVID (Scott) — Spouse: Denise. (FE) (M) 8/27/1969. History: Enterprise, 1996-99; Benton/Midway, 1999-2001; Byhalia, 2001-2005; Fountainhead, 2001-2005; Big Creek, 2005 2008; Lewis Memorial, 2005-2011; Safe Harbor, 2011-2013; Crystal Springs, 2013 2015; Kosciusko First, 2015-2019; Greenwood St John’s, 2019-. Office: (662) 453 7522. Mobile: (228) 218-4391. Email: [email protected]. Address: 408 Lincoln Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930.

YARBROUGH, LEEVEL — (PL) (F) 11/8/1957. History: West Point: St Paul, 2015-. Office: (662) 494 3944. Mobile: (662) 803-0834. Home: (662) 773-7044. Email: [email protected]. Address: 492 Gladney Drive, Louisville, MS 39339.

YATES, DWIGHT — Spouse: Katie. (FL) (M) History: Laurel: St Paul, 2020-. Office: (601) 722 4510. Mobile: (601) 447-3450. Home: (601) 784-2252. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1185 Bolton Loop Road, Beaumont, MS 39423.

YEARBER, KEVIN — (FE) (M) 4/15/1968. History: Glenfield, 2001-2003; Mt Pleasant, 2003 2007; Homewood, 2007-2010; High Hill, 2007-2010; Carr, 2007-2010; Thrasher, 2010 2014; Grace, 2010-2014; Antioch, 2014-2016; Ackerman: First-South Union, 2014-2018; Medical Leave, 2018 . Mobile: (662) 213-0593. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 7, Marietta, MS 38856.

YEATES, JOHN — Spouse: Myra. (RE) (M) (WA) 6/18/1938. History: Retired. Office: (205) 760 4568. Mobile: (256) 767-0432. Home: (205) 670-0432. Address: 2206 Finley Drive, Florence, AL 35630.

YOO, HONGSIK (Hong) — Spouse: Sunhee. (FE) (M) 7/15/1963. History: Sumrall, 2011-2017; Tylertown, 2017-. Office: (601) 876 3623. Mobile: (601) 516-0093. Email: [email protected]. Address: POB 267, Tylertown, MS 39667.

YOUNG, CHARLES (Chris) — Spouse: Becky. (FE) (M) 9/3/1968. History: Tupelo, 1992-1995; Ellison Pickens, 1995-99; Longview-Adaton, 1999-2003; Adaton, 2001-2003; Pughs Mill, 2001 2003; Wesley, 2003-2007; Hawkins, 2007-2011; Oak Grove, 2011-2015. Henry’s Chapel, 2015-2016; Philadelphia First, 2015-2021; Merigold, 2021-; Cleveland First, 2021-. Office: (662) 843-3414. Mobile: (662) 721 7220. Email: [email protected]. Address: 318 South Court Street, Cleveland, MS 38732.

YOUNG, DAVID — Spouse: Belinda. (RE) (M) 10/31/1940. History: Retired. Office: (601) 736 1969. Mobile: (601) 466-4564. Home: (601) 736-2182. Email: [email protected]. Address: 341 Friendship Church Road, Columbia, MS 39429.

YOUNG, JAMES (Dan) — Spouse: Rebecca. (RE) (M) 9/7/1952. History: Retired. Office: (317) 948-3888. Mobile: (317) 410-9526. Home: (317) 585-1449. Address: 9161 Sea Oats Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

YOUNG, PAUL SR. — Spouse: Laura. (RE) (M) 3/10/1937. History: Retired. Mobile: (662) 312 5550. Email: [email protected]. Address: 40 Susannah Court, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745.

YOUNGBLOOD, RANDY — Spouse: Sidney. (PL) (M) 7/25/1967. History: Roxie, 2012 2015; Greendale, 2015-2020; Bethesda, 2020-; Meadville, 2021-. Office: (601) 384-2940. Mobile: (601) 384 6619. Home: (601) 384 3623. Email: [email protected]. Address: 226 Union Church Road, Meadville, MS 39653.

YOUNGBLOOD, REBECCA (Becky) — Spouse: Robert Benson. (RE) (F) 12/6/1951. History: Retired. Mobile: (601) 927-5885. Email: [email protected]. Address: 604 Colonial Circle, Jackson, MS 39211.


ZEBERT, CRISTOPHER (Criss) — Spouse: Missy. (SY) (M) 6/21/1962. History: Bradley Chapel, 2018 2021. Mobile: (769) 232-8324. Email: [email protected]. Address: 241 Bruin Street, Pearl, MS 39208.

ZEBERT, JASON — Spouse: Sheila. (FL) (M) 2/18/1969. History: Bradley Chapel, 2018-2019; Bethany, 2017-; Mississippi Conference, 2019-; Fletchers Chapel, 2020-. Office: (601) 354-0515. Mobile: (601) 622-1692. Email: [email protected]. Address: 203 Cloverdale Place, Pearl, MS 39208.



B. Lay Members of the Mississippi Annual ConferenceMeMberS AnD/or reServe MeMberS

(This listing does not reflect attendance, but lists those elected to represent their local churches, charges, Districts, or as an officer of the Annual Conference.)

Brookhaven District

Equalizing Members

Deaconess – Earnestine VarnadoDistrict Lay Leader – Ora Franklin-RodgersDistrict UMM President – Larry MoretonDistrict UMW President – Jimmie SartinBonnie Dillon

Lynda CampbellMary FunchessLeslie HortonLarry Williams

Adams – Sheila WilkinsonBarlow – Carolyn McCurleyBrandon Bay/St. James – Steven MageeBrandon Bay/St. James – Ashley McClintonBrandon Bay/St. James – Iva McClintonBridgeville-New Hope – Karr TerrellBridgeville-New Hope – Joe WelchBrookhaven: Jackson Street – Susan AllenBrookhaven: Jackson Street – Sarah LloydBude – Lugenia ScarbroughCentreville – Billie KnightColumbia Circuit – Paulene FulcherColumbia Valley-Hub Chapel – Phyllis AverettColumbia Valley-Hub Chapel – Angela JohnsonColumbia Valley-Hub Chapel – Helmon JohnsonColumbia: First – Marilyn FoxworthColumbia: First – Marilyn GriffinFelder – Bill FelderHazlehurst: First – Robert CameronHazlehurst: First – Alice MorelandJohnston Chapel – Kimberly BurkettJohnston Chapel – Lawrence WeemsKokomo – John BolesKokomo – Betty WalleyLiberty Circuit – Betty CaulfieldLiberty Circuit – Essie HayesLoyd Star: New Hope – Brandon CadeLoyd Star: New Hope – Nancy Calcote

Magnolia: First – Lem MitchellMeadville – Gary HurstMeadville – Morgan PooreMonticello – Mark HerbertNatchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston – Bonnie BryantNatchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston – Susan MingeeNew Bethel/Oak Grove – Johnny WallerNew Bethel/Oak Grove – Peggy LenoirNew Bethel/Oak Grove – Kelly MageeNew Bethel/Oak Grove – Johnnie WallerNew Hope Memorial – Veronica HarveyNew Hope Memorial – Hazel LewisPleasant Grove – Connie ArdPleasant Valley-Zion Ridge – Mary AbramPleasant Valley-Zion Ridge – Haywood CrawfordSt. Marys – Beatrice JacksonSt. Marys – Mattie JonesSummit – Percy NelsonSweetwater – Lisa SmithSweetwater – Cathy WarrenTilton – Jewel DunawayTilton – Tammy FairburnTylertown – Cary HarveyWashington-Church Hill – Mac BlackwoodWashington-Church Hill – Steve RobertsonWhite Oak – John CrislerWoodville – Carrie CupitWoodville – Jody Sessions

Lay Members of Annual Conference


East Jackson DistrictEqualizing Members

Conference Lay Leader – LaToya Redd-ThompsonConference UMW President – Dale BarnesDistrict Lay Leader – Darlene DotherowDistrict Lay Servant Coordinator – Vicki JonesDistrict UMW President – Peggy PetersonDistrict Young Adult (Age 18-30) – Richard SpannRita Anderson

June BraggHazel CollierDonna GilbertGomillionJohn JonesGeorge JonesNancy LockhartMallory PickeringSandra RasberryDavid Stotts

Andrew Chapel – Carl KibbyAndrew Chapel – Tammy KibbyBrandon: First – Leslie BoundsBrandon: St. Mark’s – Karen DarnellBrandon: St. Mark’s – Steve GrantBrandon: St. Mark’s – Rodney MeeksBrandon: St. Mark’s – Larry SwalesBraxton – Mary Nell ClarkeCanton – Theon JohnsonCanton First – Belinda RoarkCarthage: First – Mikki OgletreeCarthage: Greenwood Chapel – Sandra HallCarthage: Greenwood Chapel – Marjorie SmithCarthage: Wesley Chapel – Jeremy StewartCrossgates – Bill BarnettCrossgates – Dimple NicholsonD’Lo-Bethany – Don WarrenDrakes – Doug HiserDrakes – Laree HiserEvergreen – Pamela ApplewhiteFannin – Glynna GarrottFlorence: Marvin – David MartinForest – Martha HenryFreeny-Sebastopol – Pat ParrishGreen Grove – Bobbye CarterGreen Grove – Rhonda CarterGreen Grove – Amorie GrayGreenfield – Davida LovelaceGreer Chapel – Robert JenkinsGreer Chapel – Dorothy ReddHarrisville – Lisa PhillipsHigh Hill/Carr – Barney FinchHolly Bush – Susan McKayHomewood – Janice BurtIndependence – Quinton Moore

Independence – Edgar PurvisJackson: Christ – Howard BooneJackson: Christ – Jimmy HullJackson: Christ – Robert ShiveJackson: Christ – Gay TompkinsJohnson Chapel – Georgia GilbertJohnson Chapel – Janet PatrickLillian Circuit – Irma OrmondLillian Circuit – Tony WilliamsLodebar – John DavisLodebar – Judy DavisLone Pine – Jim HillLone Pine – Freddie ProutyLynch Chapel – Deborah QuallsMadden – Sheary SwainMadison – Cary BreedloveMadison – Bob HughesMadison – Rodger WassonMadison: St. Matthew’s – Jennifer LandressMadison: St. Matthew’s – Suzanne ParkerMagee: First – Mike KeithMendenhall – Jeff ScottMonterey – Martha ClarkMonterey – Jackie KeithMorton: Christian Banner – Mary MooreMorton: Christian Banner – Deborah WalkerMorton: First – Connie BryanMorton: First – Dianne HerringMountain Ridge – Cornelius MozeePearl: First – Van PerkinsPearl: First – Sherry WatsonPearl: McLaurin Heights – Sherry WilsonPelahatchie: First-Gulde – Gerald DalsinPelahatchie: Little Zion – Frank DillardPuckett – Billy Manning



Greenwood DistrictEqualizing Members

Deaconess Rachel SplaingardDeaconess Erie StuckettDistrict Lay Leader – John McClayDistrict UMW President – Jennette MooreDistrict UMY President – Dorothy HawkinsDistrict Young Adult (Age 18-30) – Ethan Oltremari

District Youth (Age 12-17) – Jack WootenRose DavisLuella McClayRobert SledgeAshley Wilkerson

Acona-Black Hawk-Enon – Gary PhillipsAvon-Glen Allan – Jo WilliamsBarlow – Annette BarksdaleBarlow – Joe BarksdaleBarwick – Carl MorrisBelzoni Circuit – Matilda BurnsBelzoni Circuit – Beverly GilmoreBelzoni: First – William FittsBelzoni: First – Laura Jo TedfordBenoit – Carolyn GoldsmithBenoit – Dale WardBinford Chapel – Louis MerritBinford Chapel – Darrell SizemoreCarrollton – Josephine BrowningCarrollton: Vincent – Michelle GloverCarrollton: Vincent – Alecia PeacockCarrollton: Vincent – Angel SibleyCleveland: First – Marty TubbsColumbiana – Cathey CurtisColumbiana – Jeremy RobinsonDrew – Fletcher ClarkDrew – Winna SeefeldDrew: Beasley – Patricia JohnsonDrew: Beasley – Otha WellsEbenezer: Mt Zion – Carol AndersonEbenezer: Mt Zion – McKinley WatersEpworth-Galilee Treadwell – Annie Cassidy Epworth-Galilee Treadwell – Frances HodgesEpworth-Galilee Treadwell – Ezell RuleEpworth-Galilee Treadwell – Latarvis RuleGoodman Charge – Patsy AlbinGoodman Charge – Joy Donald

Greenville: First – Kathy BowmanGreenville: Grace – Becky RoeGreenville: Revels – Alisha BrothersGreenville: Revels – Mary GovanGreenville: Revels – Earnestine PrestonGreenville: Trinity – Conrad LongfellowGreenwood: DeCell – Ollie DillardGreenwood: DeCell – Lavern StiglerGreenwood: First-Valley Hill – Janis CookGreenwood: First-Valley Hill – Dawn GossettGreenwood: First-Valley Hill – Kenny HinesGreenwood: St John’s – Amanda JefcoatGreenwood: St John’s – Annette MizeGreenwood: Wesley – Jacquelyn LucasGreenwood: Wesley – JoEvelyn StevensonGrenada: First – Liz BarhamGrenada: First – Reneé GeigerGrenada: First – Johnnie MorrisGrenada: Grace-Gore Springs – Donna CummingsHolcomb – Gene HortonHollandale – Robert BurfordIndianola: Christ – Mary DavisIndianola: First – Turner ArantIndianola: Rasberry – Virginia McLaurinInverness – Donna BariaItta Bena: Samuel Chapel – Henry Fant, Jr.Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel – John UptonKilmichael Parish – Rebecca HodgesLeland – Guy O’ReillyLexington: First – Mitch Bethany


Rexford – Jennifer HarperRidgeland: First – Felicia McIntireSharon – Gail WarrenSherman Hill – Calvin HortonSherman Hill – Judy SimmonsShiloh – Kyle RhodesSingleton – Marilyn Freeny

St. James – Flosie JonesSt. James – Shornita ShaversTaylorsville: First-Bethel – James HendleyTaylorsville: First-Bethel – Conrad RobertsonTrinity – Brandy RichardsonWalnut Grove – Macie PhillipsWesleyanna – Melba Watkins


Hattiesburg DistrictEqualizing Members

Deaconess – Jamie LeJeuneDiaconal Minister – Edgar WalkerDistrict Lay Servant Coordinator – Henrietta BrownShirley AndersonPeggy AinsworthMichael BrownCurtis Dixon

Larry GandyJimmie JonesLarry LoftinTanya TaylorDebra ToppRichard ToppIrene Williams-Jones

Antioch – Linda RushtonAntioch – Janice TuckerAsbury – Brenda WilkersonAsbury – Dawson WilkersonBatson – Loretta HowardBatson – Margaret MillerBay Springs – Haskins MontgomeryBay Springs – Bill SumrallBay Springs Circuit – Marcelean ArringtonBay Springs Circuit – Brenda TraskBeaumont: Bolton Chapel – Adell HintonBeaumont: Bolton Chapel – Quida MooreBoyles Chapel – Lanette CrockerBuckatunna – Angela GilesBuckatunna – Christy SellersChapel Hill – Dorothy Byers

Chapel Hill – Deborah McFarlandClara – Kaylee AndersonClara – Rhonda LongCollins – John PopeCollins – Larry TrippDixie – Kay WestEllisville: First – Pat HolifieldEllisville: First – Noel RogersEminence – Angela DossettEminence – Alicia SanfordGitano – Tommy MillerGoodhope – Bo KingGoodhope – Becky SaultersHattiesburg: Bentley Chapel – Thomas DavisHattiesburg: Bentley Chapel – John Proctor


Lexington: First – Hugh NicholsLinn – Brad CooperMartin Grove – John GilliamMartin Grove – Perrymon WrightMerigold – Louise MeyerMidway – Joyce BlackmonMidway – Catherine SnowMinter City – Jackie GuestMoorhead-Sunflower – Sheila ParkerPoplar Springs-Good Hope – Fernando CookPoplar Springs-Good Hope – Bernell SaffoldRollins – Hull FranklinRollins – Mary RileyRuleville: First – Jo Anne FrothinghamRuleville Circuit – Glenda Beverly-BlackRuleville Circuit – William BlackRuleville: First – Rodney FrothinghamShady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion – Hazel DorrisShady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion – Lucilla Lee

Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion – Winslow McChristianShaw – Grady RobinsonSilver City – Kathy GilmerSpring Grove-Rocky Hill – Julie GoreSpring Grove-Rocky Hill – Guy WardSt Luke Boyle – Jayme DotySt Luke Boyle – Jackie PenningtonSt Luke Boyle – Verlee WilliamsUnion Memorial – Wilma EdwardsUnion Memorial – Jessie LewisVaiden – James AlfordVaiden: Haven – Gail ThomasWalden Chapel – Glennie CarlisleWalden Chapel – Alexis DavisWinona Moore Memorial – Danny FielderWinona Moore Memorial – Bert MitchellWinona: Haven/Jones Chapel – Charles BranchWinona: Haven/Jones Chapel – Gladys Hodges

Greenwood District Continued...


Hattiesburg: Court Street – Laura Goodwin-WrightHattiesburg: Glendale – Freddie EnslinHattiesburg: Glendale – Jean Ann EnslinHattiesburg: Grandview – Wayne SharpHattiesburg: Heritage – Jane HudsonHattiesburg: Heritage – Lydia MitchellHattiesburg: Heritage – George PaceHattiesburg: Heritage – James ParishHattiesburg: Heritage – George RascoHattiesburg: Main Street – Christy CalhounHattiesburg: Main Street – Cathy HuddlestonHattisburg: Main Street – Jimmy McCayHattiesburg: Main Street – Jane ReidHattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Ricky PerryHattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Susan PerryHattiesburg: St Paul – Henry BethleyHattiesburg: St Paul – Joann WynnHebron – Melanie WedgeworthHebron (Wayne Cty) – Gary CookHebron (Wayne Cty) – Kristy CookHeidelberg – Janet LeggettHeidelberg – Mack LeggettHickory Grove – Doug MillerHickory Grove – Rebecca MillerLaurel: First – Sam BrittonLaurel: First – Tim DudleyLaurel: Franklin – Carolyn LairdLaurel: Mallalieu – Wayne BaylessLaurel: Mallalieu – Robert ShelbyLaurel: Mallalieu – Karen SimmonsLaurel: St Paul – Courtney BarthelemyLaurel: St Paul – Simon BarthelemyLaurel: West Laurel – Penny AllredLone Star – Cornelia EasterlingLone Star – Zack McRaneyLumberton Circuit – Henry CollinsLumberton Circuit – Aisha LoganLumberton Circuit – Lovell SandiferLumberton Circuit – Anita TaylorLumberton Circuit – Robert YoungLumberton-Maxie – John LadnerMcLain Circuit – Gloria FairleyMcLain Circuit – Brenda MoodyMcLaurin – Patricia RogersMize – Tanya LeeMize – Eddis Terrell

Montrose-Garlandville – Ann HadenMoselle – Patricia FolksMoselle – DeBeth HodgesMoselle – Nikki MauteMount Olive – Mike ThorntonMount Olive – Randy WilliamsMount Olive: St. James – Lushiba BrownMount Olive: St. James – Otis MageeNew Augusta-Beaumont – Maxine BusbyNew Augusta-Beaumont – Fred RomanOak Grove – Roland PimmOakdale – Katie GrimsleyOakdale – Dan SaultersPaulding – Janice ChandlerPaulding – Naretha ColemanPaulding – Janice JordanPaulding – Tony McCullumPetal – Steven ParkerPhiladelphia – Sherman LivingstonPhiladelphia – Laurie McGrawPleasant Grove – Penny ManningPleasant Grove – Laurie McGrawPleasant Valley – Lee NewellPleasant Valley – Gloria PughPurvis-Talowah – Dave RomingerRichton – Dot ColeRichton – Susanne WalleySand Hill – Holly NicholasSand Hill – Jannis SmithSeminary – Robin CreelSeminary – Amanda SmithStringer-Old Bay Springs – Cecele McDonaldSumrall – Kristi TilghmanWayne County Circuit – Caylen SmithWayne County Circuit – Paula SmithWayne Haven – Garey BonnerWaynesboro: First – Anthony McRaeWaynesboro: First – Cathy SheltonWaynesboro: Frostbridge – Victoria EverettWaynesboro: Frostbridge – Christopher ForrestWaynesboro: Frostbridge – Leonard FrostWaynesboro: Mt. Zion/Pleasant Ridge – Willie LeveretteWaynesboro: Mt. Zion/Pleasant Ridge – Brenda MosleyWesley Chapel – Jacqueline Evans


Meridian DistrictEqualizing Members

UMM President – Kenyatta WalkerDeaconness – Diane WoodDistrict UMM President – Kenyatta WalkerDistrict UMW President – Gloria McAlpineDistrict Young Adult (Age 18-30) – BJ BranningDistrict Youth (Age 12-17) – John Kitchens

Patricia BattleCindy CokerIvy DuboseHoward EvansJan HittFrances JonesSherry Morgan

Andrew Chapel – Philip LeeBethel/James Chapel – Effie EdwardsBethe/James Chapel – Diane GatesBethel/James Chapel – Susie HarrisBig Oak – Alexa FergusonBig Oak – Richard FergusonChunky – Becki BlakeCleveland– Jerry FoxCleveland – Leon JollyCoker’s Chapel – Margaret ButlerCoker’s Chapel – Penny CookeCollinsville/Pleasant Ridge – Rita SmithCooks Chapel/Mars Hill – Linda MadisonCooks Chapel/Mars Hill – Betty MillerCoopers Chapel – Robin MooreDaleville: St Mark – Carlotta DowningDecatur – Phil SutphinDeKalb Circuit – DeWayne HullDeKalb Parish – Mary ColemanDeKalb Parish – James LloydEnterprise/Concord – Linda RichardsonEnterprise Circuit – Tiffany HozeHaven Chapel – Carol SmithHawkins Memorial-Suqualena-Druid Hills Circuit – Brenda ClayLake Circuit – Thomas EvansLake Circuit – Lois GrayLauderdale/Marion – Joyce CoxLauderdale/Marion – Esta DavisLauderdale/Marion – Stephanie MooreLauderdale/Marion – Sue WarnerLynville/Mellen– Sherby GullyMacedonia/St Mark – Johnnie AmersonMacedonia/St Mark – Trenell EdwardsMeridian: Central – Traci BanningMeridian: Central – Wink GloverMeridian: Central – Debbie HowzeMeridian: Central – Sharon PrattMeridian: Central – Carlton Young

Meridian: College Park – Janet StewartMeridian: College Park – Libby StokesMeridian: Oak Grove – Frances KiddMeridian: Poplar Springs Drive – Sandra ThomasNew Bethlehem – Dianne RushNew Bethlehem – Charley WesterfieldNewton/Hickory – Sue FordNewton/Hickory – Jo VeenstraNorth Bend – Gail FultonNorth Bend – Billy RobertsonPachuta/McGowan Chapel/Hopewell: Rose Hill – Jackie BoultonPachuta/McGowan Chapel/Hopewell: Rose Hill – Karen HidalgoPachuta/McGowan Chapel/Hopewell: Rose Hill – Jimmie Dale KennedyPachuta/McGowan Chapel/Hopewell: Rose Hill – Perry RichPhiladelphia First/Henrys Chapel – Marvin BlanksPhiladelphia First/Henrys Chapel – Don FultonPhiladelphia Parish – Frances FosterPhiladelphia Parish – Daphne YarbroughPhiladelphia Southside/Hope – Tyler TurkPhiladelphia Southside/Hope – Suzanne WhitePilgrim Hill – Paulette JacksonPleasant Grove – Jeff AndersonPleasant Grove – Betty LukePleasant Hill-Spring Hill – Dawn GoreQuitman: First – Harry WheatQuitman: Grace – Janice TinsleyRose Hill-Garlandville – Andrew RichardsonRose Hill-Garlandville – Maxine RichardsonRose Hill-Garlandville – Janet WheatonRose Hill/Pleasant Grove – Lee Reynolds



Sageville – Randall WilliamsSandtown – Kiah HittSandtown – Connie WaltersScooba-Binnsville – Tony MontgomeryScooba-Binnsville – Cheryl SparkmanShubuta – Marcia StanleyShubuta Parish – Jacqueline BrownShubuta Parish – Sherry McFarlandShubuta: New Mt Zion – Mary McCartyShubuta: New Mt Zion – Gladys NelsonShubuta: St. John – Deloris GoodwinShubuta: St. John – Sherrin RobertsShubuta: St. John – Dorothy StovallSt Matthew – Willie GraceSt Matthew – Robert SmithSt. Paul/St. Elizabeth – Josephine Virgil

St. Peter – Norman ColemanSt. Peter – Cynthia WillisSt. Peter – Daniel WillisStonewall/Hopewell – Doylene DavisStonewall/Hopewell – Glenda WeaverSylvester/Wesley Chapel – Doris DudleyTabernacle/Desoto-Quitman Circuit – Tywanda JohnsonTabernacle/Desoto-Quitman Circuit – Shirley LangTabernacle/Desoto-Quitman Circuit – Sarah TraylorUnion/Lake – James CrotwellUnion/Lake – Betty KellyWesley Chapel-Scooba Charge – Minnie Carter

New Albany DistrictEqualizing Members

District Lay Leader – Buddy WiltshireDistrict Lay Servant Coordinator – Barbara WorthamDistrict UMM President – Wayne OwensDistrict UMW President – Hilary BarnettDistrict Young Adult (age 18-30) – Miriam SiskDistrict Youth (age 12-17) – Laura Ruth Welborn

Martha CasmussHollis CrowderLinda LeatherwoodJennifer PratherJennifer TaylorAmy WelbornKristy White

Abbeville – Barbara AdamsAbbeville – Sallie LigginsAbbeville – Samantha TolesAilesville – Margaret GipsonAsbury – Heath CogginsAsbury – Sharon GardnerAshland—Larry RobersonBaldwyn: First – Martha BennettBelmont – Tommy ClarkBelmont – Brian CredilleBethel – Brandon DerrickBethel – Shirley TimbesBlue Mountain – Cindy CoombsBlue Mountain – Vernon ReedBooneville: Christ-Lebanon – Jason ChildsBooneville: Christ-Lebanon – Mona DavisBooneville: Christ-Lebanon – Joyce MauneyBooneville: First – Barbara HughesBooneville: First – Hal HughesBooneville: Grace/Thrasher – Jimmy HughesBooneville: Grace/Thrasher – Bill Windham

Carolina-Pisgah – Lourine GullettCorinth: First – Richard CollinsCorinth: Gaines Chapel – Rachel EatonCorinth: Mt. Moriah – Tressie HugheyCorinth: Mt. Moriah – Gwendolyn SouthwardFalkner – Thomas DavisFalkner – Joshua SansingGolden Chapel – Sherry ShookHickory Flat – Cyndi EatonHopewell – Sandra FulghumIndian Springs – Casey PeeblesIngomar – Mary DoddIngomar – Mark EverittIngomar – Brenda PannellIuka: First – Tommy DeanIuka: First – Sharlene GrishamIuka: North – Mary BondsIuka: North – June DevoreIuka: North – Barney HudsonIuka: South – Malcolm Brown



New Albany District Continued...Iuka: West – Robin SouthJumpertown – Marti DownsKossuth-Pleasant Hill – James MoffittLiberty – Brad HolleyLiberty – Wayne OwensMt Pleasant-Brownfield – Ann CarothersMt Pleasant-Brownfield – Justin WaldonMyrtle-Ebenezer – Hugh TateNew Albany: Bethlehem – Steve ColemanNew Albany: Calvary – Lauren CissomNew Albany: Calvary – Butch CobbNew Albany: First – Jennifer BeamNew Albany: First – Barbara FullerNew Albany: First – Cheri HobsonNew Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary – Reyna ShackelfordNew Albany: Rocky Springs – Jean Hester New Albany: Rocky Springs – Jerry HollyOld Bethel-Tishomingo – Jack IvyOld Bethel-Tishomingo – Debi KendallOxford Christ/Cambridge/Abbeville – Mary Lou BondsOxford: First – Minnie MillinerOxford: First – Barbara WorthamOxford: Oxford-University – Cindy BrownOxford: Oxford-University – Jolee HusseyOxford: Oxford-University – Matt Parham

Oxford: Oxford-University – David SheltonOxford: St Andrews – Clinton SchoveOxford: St Andrews – Cathy StewartParadise – Wanda SouthwardPine Flat – Jimmy WattsPotts Camp – Susan HowellRipley: Adkins Chapel-Union Grove – Marilyn ColyerRipley: Adkins Chapel-Union Grove – Gloria GrayRipley: First – Gary MauneyRipley: Moses Chapel – Atoyia JacksonRipley: St. Paul – Helen DixonShady Grove – Jeremy ArnoldShady Grove – Sherry RossSpring Hill – Sidney WhitehurstTaylor – David HawkinsTaylor – Joy HawkinsTippah Circuit – Eddie ConnerTippah East Parish – Billy ClarkTippah East Parish – Vivien RichardsonUnion West – Ann GrayUnion West – John PorterWheeler-Meadow Creek – Bill GloverWheeler-Meadow Creek – Mickey MurphyJerry Holly

Seashore DistrictEqualizing Members

District Lay Leader – Vera ThomasDistrict UMM President – Keith DeAngeloDistrict UMW President – Donna JoplinRoland BarnesRila HallRhett Hamiter

Carissa HillMerlon HinesJeannette JordanRicky McLeodJaci MurdenJ Smith

Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge – Al DixonAmericus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge – Doyle MoodyAmericus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem – Bill WilkersonAntioch-Pine Grove – Wakeland MixonAntioch-Pine Grove – Cheryl TootleBay St. Louis: Main Street – Matthew CollierBay St. Louis: Main Street – Judy Mayer

Bay St. Louis: Valena C. Johnes-Holmes Chapel – Sylvia AckerBay St. Louis: Valena C. Johnes-Holmes Chapel – Laverne ClementinBay St. Louis: Valena C. Johnes-Holmes Chapel – Rosa ThomasBay St. Louis: Valena C. Johnes-Holmes Chapel – Evelyn WellsBig Point – Kaye SmithBig Point – Prentiss SmithBiloxi: Beauvoir – Dawn Jacobs



Biloxi: First – Bernice SullivanBiloxi: First – John SullivanBiloxi: Heritage – Penny ChamberlainBiloxi: Leggett Memorial – Diane ChapmanBiloxi: St. Paul – Rachel LampkinBiloxi: St. Paul – Jackie MitchellBolton Chapel – Donna BanksBolton Chapel – Betty ClarkBonnie Chapel – Jimmy VallandinghamByrd Chapel – Sharon BonnecarrereByrd Chapel – Carolyn WhealtonCaswell Springs – Connie CoulsonCaswell Springs – Wendy HadleyCedar Lake – Mike ScarboroughClermont Harbor – Jim McGuireCoalville – Jan GarnerDelisle: Mt. Zion – Robert CookDelisle: Mt. Zion – Percy ManningDiamondhead – Barbara HarrielDiamondhead – Angie RobinsonFaith-Rosedale – Duane CookFaith-Rosedale – Will TannehillFaith-Rosedale – Cristy TrehernGateway – Carol ScruggsGautier: First – Carolyn GautierGautier: First – Paulette JalanivichGulfport: Burton Memorial – Miriam MitchellGulfport: First – Caroline HuhnGulfport: First – Richard SadlerGulfport: First – Jill SennGulfport: First – Betty SparkmanGulfport: Handsboro – Thomas HillGulfport: Haven Chapel – Dorothy BradleyGulfport: Haven Chapel – Alexis JonesGulfport: Mt. Pleasant – Gabrielle BarnesGulfport: Mt. Pleasant – Ywanta MclaurinGulfport: Ramsay Memorial – Darron RobinsGulfport: Ramsay Memorial – Kimberly RobinsGulfport: Riley Chapel – Lesley BarnesGulfport: Riley Chapel – Glennie CaldwellGulfport: Riley Chapel – Gloria GraceGulfport: St. Mark – Rose BanksGulfport: St. Mark – Eloise WilliamsGulfport: Trinity – Jenny FarragutGulfport: Trinity – David IsheeHurley – Ann NotvestHurley – Kenneth SmithLeakesville – Monica EdwardsLeakesville – Sebourn Mathis

Long Beach: Christ – Lisa HerronLong Beach: First – Kevin BishopLong Beach: First – Richard GinglesLong Beach: First – Glenda HullLong Beach: First – David ReevesLucedale Circuit – Phyllis McDonaldLucedale Circuit – Bessie YoungLucedale: First – Mitch HowellLucedale: Grace – Brenda BrownMidway – Billy StewartMississippi City – Sheila CurrieMoss Point: Dantzler Memorial – Deidre DenBleykerMoss Point: Dantzler Memorial – Dobbs Dennis Moss Point: St. Paul – Billy BroomfieldNewton Chapel – Sandra GoreNugent – Terry BurkhalterOcean Springs: St. James – Adrian McCullumOcean Springs: St. James – Ralph WallerOcean Springs: St. Paul – George Duffee-BraunOcean Springs: St. Paul – Terry FordemwaltOcean Springs: St. Paul – Gerda LeekOcean Springs: St. Paul – Jill TaylorOcean Springs: Wesley – Ann LaSalleOcean Springs: Wesley – Phillip HuffmanPascagoula: Eastlawn – Doug RosPascagoula: Eastlawn – Judy RosPascagoula: First – Mike KilgorePascagoula-Gautier, St. Mark – Angela HaynesPascagoula-Gautier, St. Mark – Shirley McEwenPass Christian: St. Paul – Janet AlexanderPass Christian: St. Paul – Angela SmithPearlington – Tracy BennettPearlington – Charley FieldsPicayune: First – Allen GoffPicayune: First – Billy WalleyPicayune: Trinity – Sandra BarkerPicayune: Trinity – Cindy CommaratoPoplar Head – April JohnsonPoplarville – Carlton RatcliffRed Hill – Jerry HarringtonRoberts Chapel – Carolyn HerndonSafe Harbor – Nick DeAngeloSaucier – Jamie RouseShipman-Winborn Chapel – Patricia FairleyShipman-Winborn Chapel – Sandra Mathis


Seashore District Continued...Summerville-Davis Chapel – Annie Louise MassSummerville-Davis Chapel – Sylvia ReddixSweetwater – Rayford FairleySweetwater – Viana JonesVancleave-Mt Pleasant – Brieanna BeanVancleave-Mt Pleasant – Connie GoffWeems Chapel – Pamela HaynesWeems Chapel – John James

Weems Chapel – Belinda PorterWhite Plains – Larry HaleyWhite Plains – DeLois StricklandWiggins: Bond – Robert McBethWiggins: First – Gabrielle AlexanderWiggins: First – Suzanne GuthrieWiggins: First – Rebecca TaylorWiggins: H.A. Brown Memorial – Desiree Magee

Senatobia DistrictEqualizing Members

Diaconal Minister – Rosemary WoodallDistrict Lay Leader – Cristen BarnardDistrict Lay Servant Coordinator – Billie WilhiteDistrict UMM President – Eddie NaborsDistrict UMW President – Bernice SykesDistrict Youth (Age 12-17) – Shelby DorrRobert Barnard

David BeckleyJennifer GarrottJosh GroceVirginia Iris HollowayJoey LottH. MarlowLinda Weatherly

Bakers Chapel – Terry MarshallBakers Chapel – Sarah ThomasBarton – Cindy SloanBarton – Sherrie ThomasBatesville: First – Julia LangeBatesville: First – Erin NaborsBatesville: St. Pauls—Patricia FordBatesville: St. Pauls – Sarah MatthewsByhalia – Jerry McLartyByhalia – Pat WoodsCalvin Chapel – Barbara JenkinsCalvin Chapel – Mary LesureCharleston-Tippo – Sandy DurenCharleston-Tippo – Stacy HardyClarksdale – Carole MangremClarksdale: Haven – Lorraine CancerCockrum – Thomas JonesCoffeeville – Debbie BrooksCoffeeville – David LancasterColdsprings-Mt. Olivet-Terza – Cindy PrinceColdsprings-Mt. Olivet-Terza – Amanda ReedColdwater-Arkabutla – Kathy MarlowComo-Wesley Chapel – Darrel BrownComo-Wesley Chapel – Robert CarterEureka – Marjorie LuttrellFriars Point – Ernie Todd

Friars Point – Lori ToddGreenleaf-Palestine – Marion Ray WeatherlyHernando – Jim AinsworthHernando – Glenda GrantHernando – Tim MathesonHernando – Curtis UsryHinds Chapel-Horn Lake – Anita YoungHolly Springs: Asbury – Earnestine ScottHolly Springs: Asbury – Frances UnderwoodHolly Springs: First – Greg CampbellHolly Springs: First – David GrubbsHolly Springs: First – David JohnsonHunters Chapel – Ray Urban, Jr.Independence-Hebron – Cheryl DenleyIndependence-Hebron – Mike FergusonLifespring – Marian WilliamsLove – Barbara JepsenLyon – Jennifer RingoMarks-Lambert – Polly CoeMineral Wells – Sean AldingerMineral Wells – Stacey Guthrie-AldingerMinor Memorial – Mike BeasleyMinor Memorial – Mary BonnerMinor Memorial – Karla LanceMt. Pleasant – Mary DixonMt. Pleasant – Brenda WestOakland – Pam Daves



Oakland – Joy MullenOlive Branch: Maples Memorial – Kevin DoddridgeOlive Branch: Maples Memorial – Lyndall SnyderPleasant Hill – Denise YatesRice’s Chapel-Early Grove – Sandra NunleySardis-Davis Chapel – Reid DorrSenatobia: First – Judy SmithShiloh/Bethel – Vicky SpencerSouthaven: First – Robert YoungTaylors Chapel/Strickland – Hazel Neely

The Well at Lewisburg—Julie CampbellTrinity – Monique JacksonTrinity – Victor RichardsonTunica: First – Richy BibbTunica: First – Tim BoydVictoria-Red Banks – Debbie HollisVictoria-Red Banks – Van JohnstonWater Valley: First-Bethlehem – Eddie RayWater Valley: North Main – Laura PepperWebb-Sumner – Bobo CatoeWebb-Sumner – Kay Wages

Starkville DistrictEqualizing Members

Diaconal Minister –Betsy HutchisonDistrict Lay Leader – Hal SmithDistrict UMW President – Eve PriesterDistrict Young Adult (Age 18-30) – Desiree PattersonDistrict Youth (Age 12-17) – Jordan Gaskin

John EastLinda FergusonRodney GloverGail GriffithJulia JeffersonTerrence Priester

Ackerman: First-South Union – Catherine EdwardsAckerman: Mt. Hermon – Gloria CarterAckerman: Mt. Hermon – Antoinette EilandAdaton – Martha StarnesArtesia – Amy VickeryBrooksville Circuit – Larry TateBrooksville-Crawford – Jewell HolcombeBrooksville-Crawford – Sarah KinardBuffalo-Ethel – Jerone GarlandBuffalo-Ethel – June McCainBuffalo-Ethel – Mary VeasleyBuffalo-Ethel – Annie WintersCaledonia – Lena DuncanCedar Bluff-Siloam – Jannette McBrydeCedar Bluff-Siloam – John McBrydeColumbus Circuit – Carolyn PointerColumbus: Covenant – Sarah SandersColumbus: First – Lee BurdineColumbus: First – Patti JohnsonColumbus: First – Barbara MurrahColumbus: First – Scott MurrahColumbus: First – Si ThomasColumbus: New Hope-Wesley – Larry RaderColumbus: New Hope-Wesley – Dwain StephensColumbus: St. James – Addie Walker

Columbus: St. Stephens – Melissa GilmoreColumbus: St. Stephens – Elaine RomedyDumas Chapel/Pleasant Hill – Karen PoeDumas Chapel/Pleasant Hill – John TuckerEthel – Danny KimbroughEthel – Jerry HenleyEupora: Bellefontaine – David CarrollEupora: Bellefontaine – Monette PearsonEupora: First – Dawn GaskinEupora: First – Chris ZirlottEupora: Lebanon – Barry RushingEupora: Liberty – Vickey PattersonEupora: Liberty – Pamela SimmonsKosciusko Circuit – Lavenia MillerKosciusko: First – Mary AlfordKosciusko: Wesley – Maudie BentonKosciusko: Wesley – Sara McKinneyLaGrange – Fran SmithLouisville South – Donna MartinezLouisville South – Albert MooreLouisville South – Lynn MooreLouisville South – Sue ShottsLouisville South – Margaret WaddellLouisville South – Glenda WoodruffLouisville: First – Margaret WoodwardLouisville: Hopewell – Sheila GrahamLouisville: Maple Springs-Piney Grove – Letitia Jackson


Starkville District Continued...Louisville: Maple Springs-Piney Grove – Nellie YatesLouisville: Pleasant Hill – Teresa FacemireLouisville: Pleasant Hill – Teresa IngramLouisville: Wesley – Laura EichelbergerMaben – Heath IvyMaben: St Stephen – Sharita PottsMaben: St Stephen – Larry PruittMacon: Cooksville – Melanie DinsmoreMacon: First—Mary GrayMacon: St Paul – John Bankhead, Sr.Macon: St Paul – Sarah BankheadMathiston – Jessie FryeMcAdams – Kay AskenMcAdams – Mary DaltonMcCool: Liberty Hill – Kelly BlackMcCool: Liberty Hill – Ivey BurtonMt Moriah/Wrights Chapel – Catherine JohnsonMt Moriah/Wrights Chapel – Annie KellyMt Moriah/Wrights Chapel – Jocetta KingNanih Waiya – Martha ParkesNanih Waiya – Martha StokesNewBellZion – Alberta HendrixNewBellZion – Lena Smith-GandyNoxapater-Mt Pisgah – Faye EllisNoxapater-Mt Pisgah – Janell JohnsonNoxubee Circuit – Mary BlandNoxubee Circuit – Clara MasonPalestine-Providence – Keith ThompsonSalem (McCool) – Janet AlashtiSalem (McCool) – Nancy HarberShaeffer’s Chapel – Bill BurgeShaeffer’s Chapel – Jessica HortonShuqualak – Robert Field

Shuqualak – Tol VanDevenderShuqualak: Asbury-St. Peter – Earlene MaloneShuqualak: Asbury-St. Peter – Morandy SimondsStarkville: Aldersgate – Doyle PendleyStarkville: Aldersgate – William Martin WisemanStarkville: Brownlee – Pamela McKinleyStarkville: First – Bobbie WaltonStarkville: First – Bart WilliamsStarkville: First – Lee WilliamsonStarkville: First – Gary WindhamStarkville: Griffin – Hazella RogersStarkville: Griffin – Kenneth RogersStarkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair – Sophia NickelsStarkville: New Zion – Ethel ShineStarkville: New Zion – George TuttonStarkville: Rockhill – Alvin BarnesStarkville: Rockhill – Lynn LeonardStarkville: Rockhill – Joe WilliamsSturgis: Boyd Chapel-Pleasant Grove – Joyce Harrington ColemanSturgis: Boyd Chapel-Pleasant Grove – Deborah EdmondSturgis-Big Creek – James GreggTibbee: Jones Chapel – Jacquelyn GravesWeir Circuit – Gwendolyn CoffeyWeir Circuit – Lorraine GladneyWest Point: First – William MacleanWest Point: First – Ralph WeemsWest Point: St. Paul – Jessica CampbellWest Point: St. Paul – Shirley FloydWest Point: St. Paul – Percy Jones


Tupelo DistrictEqualizing Members

District Lay Leader – Tom WickerDistrict Lay Servant Coordinator – Kathy BoxDistrict UMM President – Trae WyattDistrict UMW President – Carolyn McGaughyDistrict Young Adult (Age 18-30)—Lydia Smith

Frank AlfordPolly BaileyYvonne CookGloria FitzpatrickSteve McAlillyNathan MurffWesley PartinEdmond Quillen


Aberdeen: Athens – April DobbsAberdeen: Athens – Barbara HowellAberdeen: First – Connie HamiltonAberdeen: First – Jack HamiltonAberdeen: First – Melissa JohnsonAberdeen: St. Mark – Faith WestAberdeen: St. Peter/Valley Chapel – Dianne HarrisAberdeen: St. Peter/Valley Chapel – Tessie RandleAmory: First – Buddy BryantAmory: First – Charlie LlewellynAmory: First – Peggy WhiteAmory: St. Andrews – Tom CookAmory: St. James – Muriel JohnsonBecker-Greenbrier – Rebecca HudsonBecker-Greenbrier – Robert HudsonBelden – Cinda BakerBelden – Vera Lee MillsBoone’s Chapel – Kay LancasterBruce/Shady Grove – Steve KingBruce/Shady Grove – Royce TidwellCalhoun City: Lewis Memorial – Judy MooreCarolina – Chris AlimEbenezer Pontotoc – Elizabeth HodgesFairview/Algoma/Palestine – Patsy PattersonFriendship-Harden’s Chapel – Tom BeaneFriendship-Harden’s Chapel – Carl SummerfordFulton: First – Bobby ThomasHamilton – Cindy HillHamilton – Sue HillHouston: First – Dana NormanHouston: North – Birdie BurdineHouston: South – Anne HarringtonMantachie – Dorothy CogginsMantachie – Janice WatsonMooreville – William PickensMt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/Union Grove – Helen BurtonMt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/Union Grove – Annie GordonMt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/Union Grove – Laurie SmallMt. Pisgah/Pleasant Valley/Union Grove – Jacqualyn SmithNettleton: First-Shiloh – Doug AdairNettleton: First-Shiloh – Justin PenderNettleton: Palestine – Carol Pruitt

Nettleton: Pleasant Grove – Ripple FosterNew Chapel/Big Hill – Al GreenNew Chapel/Big Hill – Eppie WhitfieldNew Hope Chickasaw – Bill GardnerNew Hope Chickasaw – Lassie McClendonOzark – Kato EricksonPlantersville – Danny BoothPlantersville – Bill PhippsPleasant Valley-Guntown – Mimi BlanchardPontotoc: First – Leslie PearmanPontotoc: First – Annice SimmonsPontotoc: McDonald – Greg VaughnPontotoc: Usher Valley – Billy JudonPrairie Mount – Shala GriceSaltillo: First – Billy GammillSaltillo: First – David LongSaltillo: First – Ken SmithSaltillo: Hebron – Alice WilliamsShannon – David ProwellSmithville – Phil GoodwinSnowtown – Bobby FordSouth Itawamba – Reggie JohnsonSouth Itawamba – Debra PruittSpruell Chapel/Kings Chapel – Almetria Poole-DeanSpruell Chapel/Kings Chapel – Bobby SacusSpruell Chapel/Kings Chapel – Daphine WhitfieldThaxton-Ecru – Chad HolcombTranquil – Paula GillentineTranquil – Glenn SchmidtTremont – Cully HartsellTupelo: Cornerstone – Jane AllsbrowTupelo: Cornerstone – Lisa MurphreeTupelo: First – Paul MizeTupelo: First – Lynne MizeTupelo: First – Terry RutledgeTupelo: First – Richard WarrinerTupelo: First – Charlie WhiteTupelo: St. Luke – Debra AndersonTupelo: St. Luke – Charlotte McGrawTupelo: St. Mark – Peggy BuseTupelo: St. Paul – Mary ConowayTupelo: St. Paul – Nettie DavisTupelo: Wesley – Amy WyattTupelo: Wesley – Russ WilsonVardaman – Van WallsVerona-Palmetto – Jean HardenVerona-Palmetto – Jimmy Stephens



West Jackson DistrictEqualizing Members

Diaconal Minister – Joyce CarrDiaconal Minister – Kenneth RobertsDistrict Lay Leader – Denise De RossetteDistrict Lay Leader – Oliver EllisDistrict Lay Servant Coordinator – Jacquline HudsonDistrict UMM President – John ReedGigi MathewsVirginia Mathews

J. McAdoryIely MohamedShelly PlettDorothy PortisDarlene RobertsWalter Roberts, Jr.Ashely RogersChotania Simmons

Anguilla-Grace – Carlo CaselliAsbury – Bobby CooperAsbury – London ThompsonBethany – Dana LandersBenton: Wesley Chapel – Jacqueline YoungBenton-Midway – Buddy ClairainBethany – Dana LandersBethany – Lisa ReamsBovina – Susan BaileyBovina – Joelyn JamesBradley Chapel – Earlene AlexanderBradley Chapel – Carolyn ReddittCarpenter – Anita TurnageCary: Clark Chapel – Beverly ThomasCary: Goodman Memorial – Phyllis AdamsCayuga – Joseph GravesClinton: First – Robert GormanClinton: First – Sarah ShawClinton: Lynch Chapel – Mayo WilsonClinton: Seven Springs – Louise HarrellClinton: Seven Springs – Daisy SandersClinton: St. Paul – Odell CavettClinton: St. Paul – Linda NelsonCouparle – Ezra PhillipsCouparle – James WilliamsonEdwards – Doris CarawayEdwards – Camille LeeEllison – James GoldenEllison – Melissa MooreFletchers Chapel – Hugh LongFletchers Chapel – Michael PattersonFlora – Sammy BlossomFlora – Greg GozaHolly Bluff – Betty CrawfordHolly Bluff – Henry ReevesJackson: Aldersgate – George ArmstrongJackson: Aldersgate – Linda Prowell

Jackson: Alta Woods – Bessie MizelleJackson: Alta Woods – Amanda NealJackson: Anderson – John AdamsJackson: Anderson – Jacqueline FortsonJackson: Anderson – Janice JonesJackson: Anderson – Donna McLaurinJackson: Briarwood – Thelma CarpenterJackson: Briarwood – Linda LetsonJackson: Broadmeadow – Larry SkeltonJackson: Central – Carrie DanielsJackson: Central – Amy Tyler-HenryJackson: Emmanuel – Mike DickersonJackson: Emmanuel – Brenda ThornburghJackson: Galloway Memorial – Bradley ChismJackson: Galloway Memorial – Sherry RussumJackson: Galloway Memorial – Pat TaylorJackson: Leavell Woods – Nancy NordanJackson: Leavell Woods – Kim WilsonJackson: Pratt Memorial – Luther BatesJackson: St. Luke – Tony CarlisleJackson: St. Luke – Katie LukeJackson: Van Winkle – Cindy BeallJackson: Van Winkle – Ginger ManchesterJackson: We Are One – Jerold MitchellJackson: Wells Memorial – Pam JohnsonJackson: Wells Memorial – Elaine TalbottKingsley Chapel – Gwenda Kirkland-BrownKingsley Chapel – Delores TillmanLouise – Bertie Ann HoladayMadison: Parkway Hills – Florence CooperMadison: Parkway Hills – Roger WilliamsMemorial: Bolton – Ried QuarlesMiddlebrook – Alice EmanuelMt Olivet – Cathy SibleyMt Olivet – Gail Wood



Mt Pleasant – Melvin GillumMt Salem – Johnnie BanksMt Salem – Marie BelayPort Gibson – Myra ParkerRaymond-Learned—Tony HisawRedbone – Sara DionneRedwood-Eagle Lake – Linda HanksRolling Fork – Bill JohnsonSpring Ridge – Michael BarrettUtica – Dale YatesVicksburg: Crawford Street – Paul BarnesVicksburg: Crawford Street – Cindy ScurriaVicksburg: Gibson Memorial – Betty Neilson

Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial – Mary Agnes WestbrookVicksburg: Hawkins – Karen LambiotteVicksburg: Porters Chapel – Nathan PrewittVicksburg: Porters Chapel – Trayce PrewittVicksburg: Wesley – Faye ThompsonWesley Chapel (Bentonia) – Barry PekichWesley Chapel (Bentonia) – Vicky PekichYazoo City: First – Robert CokerYazoo City: First – Richard KnoxYazoo City: St. Stephen’s – Edwina FoxYazoo City: St. Stephen’s – Eugene FouchéYazoo City: St. Stephen’s – Wardell Leach

Section Xiii

Rules & Policies

A. Standing Rules The Mississippi Annual Conference

Preface

“The Annual Conference, for its own government, may adopt rules and regulations not in conflict with the Discipline of The United Methodist Church;” (Par. 604, The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2012, 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.

PurPose and core Values

In addition to the Mission, as defined by the Book of Discipline, the Mississippi Annual Conference – empowered by love, generosity, justice and apprenticeship – forms spiritual leaders, faith communities and connections so more disciples of Jesus Christ transform the world.Rule 1: Rules of Procedure and Voting A. The Annual Conference shall be ordered by The Book of Discipline and Wesley’s Rules. In addi-

tion, the Standing Rules of the Annual Conference, the Rules of Order of the preceding General Conference and the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall provide guid-ance. For the purpose of transacting business, the quorum shall be those present and eligible to vote.

B. The official roll call of the Annual Conference shall be those who have registered and received voting badges. The record of attendance shall be made from this roll.

C. Lay members of boards, councils, commissions and committees; lay members of the Conference Staff, and lay persons who are heads of Conference Institutions supported by the Annual Conference, who are not members of the Annual Conference, shall have the privilege of the floor without vote.

D. A copy of any motion made on the floor of the Annual Conference must be submitted in writing to the Conference Secretary as soon as the person making the motion returns to his or her seat.

E. Any report of a board, council, commission or committee duly presented to the Annual Conference for its action shall be deemed properly before the Conference without the necessity of a motion to adopt and a second thereto.

F. At any session of the Annual Conference there shall be Tellers which shall conduct voting as the Annual Conference directs. The Tellers shall include (1) clergy and (1) lay person from each dis-trict, nominated by the District Superintendent. The Tellers shall be organized under the direction of the Conference Secretary.

G. Voting shall be by voice or by show of hands or otherwise as ordered by the Bishop as chair of the Conference. A standing, balloted, or electronic vote may be ordered on call of the presiding Bishop when necessary. Voting for the election of Lay and Clergy Delegates to General and Jurisdictional Conferences shall be organized by the Conference Secretary according to the appropriate guide-lines as set forth by the Annual Conference.

H. The Annual Conference, at the request of the Conference Secretary, shall fix the voting area, also known as the bar of the Conference, at the opening business session and all voting must take place within this designated area. Voting shall be by official badge only. Only those members with the proper badges who are within the bar of the Conference shall vote on Annual Conference matters.


I. There shall be a Consent Calendar for the session of the Annual Conference composed of items to be “moved to the record without reading” and such other items which do not necessarily require deliberation by the Conference in open session. The Bishop and Conference Secretary shall deter-mine items to be placed on the Consent Calendar and shall distribute a list of those items in the pre-conference materials. Items placed on the Consent Calendar shall be limited to items requiring a simple majority vote for adoption. The Consent Calendar shall be presented to the floor of the Annual Conference during the opening business session by the Conference Secretary for consid-eration and adoption. Prior to adoption, a request may be made to the Conference Secretary to remove any item from the consent agenda. This request must have the support of 10 members of the Annual Conference. This request being in order, the item shall be removed and considered at an appropriate time as determined by the Conference Secretary and presiding Bishop

Annual Conference Membership & ExpensesRule 2: Conference membership shall consist of the following: A. Clergy Membership shall include those identified in The Book of Discipline B. Lay membership shall include those identified in The Book of Discipline. C. Equalizing lay membership: When necessary at large equalizing members, as certified by the conference secretary, shall be selected to assure an equal number of lay and clergy members as set forth in The Book of Discipline. 1. If not voting members, all Directors and Senior Conference Staff, including the Executive Director

of the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation, shall serve as equalizing members as members of the Extended Cabinet.

2. Additional equalizing members may include; Chairpersons of all Conference Boards, Committees, Councils and Commissions (if laypersons), District Presidents of the United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, and United Methodist Youth; and District Directors of Lay Servants, and all lay members of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration and the Conference Board of Trustees as elected by the Session of the Annual Conference.

3. Additional at-large members, as needed shall be elected by the district Conference. The Conference Secretary will provide notice of the number of at large equalizing delegated needed per district calculated by membership.

Priority shall be given to consideration and election of additional young adult and youth members. 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 OrderRule 4: Annual Conference Order A. The basic Conference Order shall be established in compliance with The Book of Discipline. B. The Vital Congregations Committee is a discernment body that ensures the ongoing effective-

ness and Oneness of Annual Conference churches, ministries and committees. The committee will recommend future directions and/or improvements as determined in part by feedback from charge conferences and goal achievements from the three groups (spiritual leader formation, faith community formation and connecting ministries). The committee also seeks to keep the Annual Conference focused on long-term, big picture items like living into the Purpose (including the Core Values). This body seeks to represent the needs and interests of the local church in a wide diversity of ministry contexts rather than conference roles. The Extended Cabinet will nominate membership. Membership is comprised of nine churches (each represented by a pastor plus a lay member). Selection is informed by Vital Signs metrics and a demonstrated presence of the


Core Values. There will be an intentional effort to ensure diversity of church size, race/ethnicity and area (north, central, south), gender and age. The Director of Connectional Ministries and Communications convenes this committee and the Bishop and Conference Lay Leader resource as non-voting members.

C. The following Operational Groups will serve to conduct the ongoing administration and mission of the Annual Conference in compliance with the current discipline and as further detailed in Appendices A and B and current Conference Structure.

1. Spiritual Leadership Group: (Director of Spiritual Leadership, Rule #18) Staff, boards and com-mittees work together to continually call, equip, assess and deploy excellent clergy and laity into all areas of vital ministry. The committees associated with this area include:

n Board of Ordained Ministry n Board Committee on Equitable Compensation n Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry n Board of Laity, including Lay Servant Ministries, United Methodist Men representatives,

United Methodist Women representatives and representatives from the Conference Council on Youth Ministries, or like organization

n Conference Council on Youth Ministries, or like organization n Collaborative Spiritual Leadership Team made up of an equal representation of Clergy and

Lay appointed by the Director of Spiritual Leadership. They will be tasked with assessing, developing and evaluating spiritual leadership formation experiences for lay and clergy and other Board of Discipleship responsibilities as appropriate.

2. Faith Community Formation Group: (Director of Faith Community Formation, Rule #19) Staff, District Superintendents and committees work together to lead and assist in the development of vital communities of faith by creating new faith communities and encouraging vitality in exist-ing communities of faith. The committees associated with this area include:

n Faith Community Formation Team n Committee on New Church Starts and Revitalization (which includes functions of the Board

of Discipleship, the Commission on Small Membership Church, the Committee on Parish and Community Development)

3. Connecting Ministries Group: (Director of Connectional Ministries and Communications, Rule # 20) Staff, boards, agencies and committees work together to uphold and promote the shared Mississippi Partnerships and ministries of the Annual Conference, Jurisdictional Conference, and General Conference as each local church embodies our Core Values. The committees and groups associated with this area include:

n United Methodist Women n United Methodist Men n Commission on Communication n Board of Global Ministries (which includes functions of Missions, the United Methodist

Committee on Relief, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, and Health and Welfare, Board of Discipleship and Camping Ministries)

n Congregations for Children n Personnel Committee n Committee on Resolutions and Petitions n Conference Committee on Standing Rules 4. Administry Group: (Director of Finance and Administration/Conference Benefits Officer) Staff,

and committees work together to support and resource the ministries of the Annual Conference. The committees associated with this area include:

n Conference Council on Finance and Administration n Conference Board of Pensions n Board of Trustees


n Board of Medical Benefits n Commission on Archives and History n Joint Committee on Clergy Medical Leave 5. Episcopal Office Group: (Resident Bishop and Assistant to the Bishop, Rule #17) Staff and

committees work together to perform the traditional work of the Episcopal Office, as well as the work of Advocacy throughout the Annual Conference. The committees associated with this area include:

n Conference Administrative Review Committee n Conference Committee on Episcopacy n Episcopal Residence Committee n Conference Advocacy Groups including Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns,

Conference Committee on Ethnic Local Church Concerns, Commission on Religion and Race, Commission on the Status and Role of Women and Multicultural and Racial/Ethnic Ministry (which includes functions of Hispanic/Latino Ministry and Native American Ministry), Church and Society and Committee on Disability Concerns.

Annual Conference ReportsRule 5: Reports A. The pastors shall file the annual statistical report for each church served, as directed by the confer-

ence statistician. B. Reports originating in Annual Conference agencies and groups that are to be presented to the

Annual Conference for action or information shall be submitted electronically to the Conference Secretary or his/her designee by the date set for Pre-Conference Journal production

Rule 6: Conference Committee on Standing RulesThe committee shall review the Standing Rules annually and make recommendations regarding

Standing Rules to the Annual Conference. 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: Resolutions and Petitions A. Procedures: Resolutions and Petitions initiated by the Cabinet or in one of the duly constituted

conference councils, boards, commissions, committees, or agencies are properly before the Annual Conference without the necessity of referral. 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 submitted electronically to the Conference Secretary and to the conference office 20 business days prior to the opening business session of Annual Conference. 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. Any submis-sions following the deadline will be referred to the Committee on Resolutions and Petitions for consideration at the following Annual Conference.

B. Conference Action: 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 present its position and the underlying rationale. If present, the first and last floor speaker shall be the designated representative for the person or organization that submitted the proposal, irrespective of any other limit placed by the Annual Conference on debate of the proposal. The conference committee shall make a statement after all floor speakers but prior to the final vote by the Annual Conference.


Rule 8: Budget Changes at Annual ConferenceThe Proposed Budget, as presented to the Annual Conference by the Committee on Finance and

Administration, will be required to lie on the table for 24 hours before final adoption. When any proposal is brought to the floor of Annual Conference to change the budget that is lying on the table and is approved, the amendment to the budget must be referred to CFA for a funding recommendation before the final vote on the budget is taken.

ElectionsAs mandated and defined by the Book of Discipline, paragraphs 140 and 502A,

the Mississippi Annual Conference will endeavor to ensure that all elected representation will be a fair and inclusive depiction of the Conference.

Rule 9: Election of Clergy Delegates to the General and Jurisdictional ConferencesThe following system of nomination and election shall be followed in the election of clergy delegates: A. Clergy delegates to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences shall be elected from the ordained

ministerial members in full connection, pursuant to the provisions of the Book of Discipline, with the exception of clergy on Involuntary Leave of Absence.

B. All eligible clergy members shall be listed on the ballot prepared by the Conference Secretary. Those wishing not to be considered for election have the right to decline.

C. All clergy who accept their election express their willingness to be a nominee, to attend and par-ticipate in the conferences as elected, and to attend all meetings and trainings of the delegation.

D. Delegates elected to serve for the General Conference shall automatically serve on the delegation for Jurisdictional Conference. The remaining delegates to Jurisdictional Conference shall serve as alternates, in order of election, to General Conference.

Rule 10: Election of Lay Delegates to the General and Jurisdictional ConferencesThe following system of nomination and election shall be followed in the election of lay delegates: A. Lay delegates to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences shall be elected from the documented

membership of the churches of the Mississippi Annual Conference. A Lay person does not have to be present to be balloted.

B. Each lay person who wishes to be considered for election and have their information shared in the Pre-Conference Workbook prior to the elections, must electronically submit a completed nomina-tion form to the Conference Secretary on or before April 1 of the election year to allow proper time for verification of election qualifications. District Equalizing delegates appointed after the March 1st deadline may apply for an extension in writing to the Conference Secretary. All nominees shall be required to have an endorsement by a District Board of Laity, District Council, Conference Organization, or an Administrative Board/Council of a local church.

C. Nominations forms shall include biographical information including age, race, gender, prior years elected to General and/or Jurisdictional Conferences, participation on boards, councils, commis-sions or committees of the Annual Conference, and a written summary of qualifications of up to fifty (50) words in length by the nominee.

D. All nominees express their willingness to be a nominee, to attend and participate in the confer-ences as elected, and to attend all meetings and trainings of the delegation.

E. Delegates elected to serve for the General Conference shall automatically serve on the delegation for Jurisdictional Conference. The remaining delegates to Jurisdictional Conference shall serve as alternates, in order of election, to General Conference.

Rule 11: Official Journal and YearbookThe Journal Editor, under the direction of the Conference Secretary, shall be responsible for editing

and publishing the Annual Conference Journal each year and shall work in cooperation with the Office of Connectional Ministries and Communications to contract and draw funds from the Conference Administration Fund for the cost of preparing and distributing the Journal.

The Secretary shall recommend to the Annual Conference the material to be included in both the Pre-Conference and Official Journals. In addition, the Conference Secretary, in cooperation with the Office


of Connectional Ministries and Communications, will release a schedule for the submission of information for the production of both the Pre-Conference and Official Journals. Electronic copies will be provided to the clergy and laity members of the Annual Conference. Access to hard copies will be provided to retired ministers. Rule 12: 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.

Conference Leadership Groups and Nominations Rule 13: Conference Committee on Nominations A. There shall be a Conference Committee on Nominations of twenty-two (22) members composed

of two representatives (one clergy and one laity) from each district. They will be nominated by the District Superintendents and elected by the Annual Conference, with an emphasis on adequate and fair representation. Additional members shall include: the resident Bishop, the Conference Lay Leader, the Conference President of United Methodist Women, the Conference President of United Methodist Men and the President of the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. The Resident Bishop of the Mississippi Annual Conference shall serve as the Chairperson for the Committee on Nominations. Any further officers shall be elected by the Committee at their first meeting.

B. The following shall be ex-officio members and resource the work of the committee: The Director of Spiritual Leadership, the Director of Faith Community Formation, the Director of Connectional Ministries and Communications, the Director of Finance and Administration, the chairperson of the Commission of the Status and Role of Women, the chairperson of the Commission on Religion and Race, the Chairperson of the Committee on Disability Concerns and the Dean of the Cabinet.

C. The committee shall make the following nominations for the Annual Conference: a secretary, a statistician, trustees of property, a lay leader, members of all quadrennial councils, boards, com-missions, and committees as specified by The Book of Discipline and Annual Conference Standing Rules. When the Book of Discipline or Standing Rules require nominations be made by other agencies of the Annual Conference, those nominations shall be reported to the Committee for publication in Pre-Conference and Official Journals.

D. Nominations of chairpersons of all quadrennial boards, councils, commissions, and committees, whose election is not prescribed by the Book of Discipline or other sections of these Standing Rules shall be a nominated member of that board, council, commission or committee and shall be submit-ted by the Committee on Nominations to the Annual Conference for election. Additional officers shall be elected by the board, council, commission or committee at the first regular meeting.

E. Current members of the Committee on Nominations shall not be nominated for membership on any board, council, commission or committee whose membership arises from the nominations of this committee. Ex-officio members of the Committee on Nominations are excluded from this rule.

F. The committee, in making nominations, shall develop a process that ensures inclusive representa-tion on all councils, boards, and commissions; and may choose to add up to three additional persons on any board, commission, or committee to ensure inclusiveness or expertise.

G. The committee shall prepare and submit its quadrennial report to the Conference Secretary for publication in the Pre-Conference Journal.

H. Within 90 days, after the adjournment of Annual Conference all conference boards, committees, commissions, and councils shall meet and elect officers. The bishop shall appoint a convener and a nominating committee for those boards, committees, or commissions that are designated by the Book of Discipline to elect their own officers.


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I. Nominations from the floor: The privilege of nominating from the floor shall be reserved for mem-bers of the Annual Conference and shall be referred to the Committee on Nominations to ensure that all requirements, guidelines and equality mandates are met.

Rule 14: Conference Committee on PersonnelThere shall be a committee on personnel policy and practices which shall consist of a chair-

person nominated by the committee on nominations, the Director of Connectional Ministries and Communications, the Conference Treasurer, the Director of Faith Community Formation, the Director of Spiritual Leadership, the Assistant to the Bishop, two lay persons with specific expertise in the field of human relations, personnel, and compensation, and a member designated by each of the following: the Council on Finance and Administration, the Board of Pensions, the Board of Medical Benefits, the Board of Ordained Ministry, the Committee on Religion and Race the Conference Board of Laity, and the Cabinet. At least one of the clergy must be serving in a multi-staff appointment. The duties of the Conference Committee on Personnel shall be to establish uniform and equitable policies and practices in the employ-ment and compensation of personnel, in consultation and cooperation with the aforementioned bodies. These policies and practices shall be in accordance with the Social Principles (¶162 A, E, F, G, H and I). The committee shall receive and review the rationale for any new position and be satisfied that existing funding to finance the position is available or appropriate plans to acquire the same are being followed. No member of the committee shall participate in discussions, deliberations or vote on any issue which directly affects any aspect of that member’s or that member’s immediate family’s compensated employment. (¶613.13 as interpreted by Judicial Council Decision 952).Rule 15: Expectations of Conference Leadership Groups A. Tenure: Unless The Book of Discipline or institutional charters direct otherwise, no clergy or layper-

son shall serve more than eight consecutive years on any quadrennial council, board, commission, committee, or board of directors or trustees; further, each member shall not be renominated until four years has lapsed.

B. Limitation of Membership: No clergy or layperson shall serve on more than one quadrennial body, provided that this rule does not apply to those committees which function only during sessions of the Annual Conference or to ex-officio members.

C. Conflict of Interest: It is provided that members of committees are to avoid any conflict of interest in their service and therefore, any member who serves on a committee, commission, board or coun-cil who has a personal interest in, or is a recipient of a grant, loan or other monetary award to either that member, or to the church she/he serves, which is paid from that committee’s disbursements, shall not vote on considerations affecting his or her position and shall abstain from participating in the discussion regarding the same.

D. 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.

E. Unless otherwise provided in The Book of Discipline, a vacancy in the membership of a board, council, commission, or committee may be filled, ad-interim, by the board, council, commission or committee, with the approval of the Extended Cabinet for the remainder of the Conference year in which the vacancy occurs. At its next session, the Annual Conference shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. The respective board, council, commission or committee shall inform the Committee on Nominations of the vacancy and action by the Extended Cabinet.

F. Open Meetings: Unless otherwise provided in The Book of Discipline, 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


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Ministry shall hold executive sessions for the purpose of examining candidates for conference mem-bership or other relationships under its jurisdiction. Boards of trustees or directors may vote to hold executive sessions when it is deemed necessary.

Annual Conference StaffRule 16: Extended Cabinet

As defined by the resident Bishop, the Extended Cabinet may include, but is not limited to: the District Superintendents, the Assistant to the Bishop, the Conference Lay Leader, the Director of Spiritual Leadership, Director of Faith Community Formation, Director of Connectional Ministries and Communications, the Executive Director of the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation and the Director of Finance and Administration and Conference Benefits Officer.Rule 17: Assistant to the Bishop

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. The Administrative Assistant to the Bishop shall serve to fulfill such administrative functions as the bishop shall assign. This position may include working with the Advocacy groups, the Administrative Review Committee, the Conference Committee on Episcopacy and the Episcopal Residence Committee. The position shall be accountable to the bishop and the Conference Personnel Committee.Rule 18: Director of Spiritual Leadership

The resident bishop may appoint a clergy member in full connection to serve as the Director of Spiritual Leadership. This office is charged with the intentional equipping of the saints for the work of discipleship through the ongoing theological and spiritual formation of clergy and laity in the Conference. Additionally, this office helps sow the Core Value of apprenticeship deep in the soil of the Conference. The Director of Spiritual Leadership is supported by Ministerial Administrative Services and by an Associate Director of Spiritual Leadership, who shall be a lay person. The position shall be accountable to the bishop and the Conference Personnel Committee.Rule 19: Director of Faith Community Formation

The resident bishop may appoint a clergy member in full connection to serve as the Director of Faith Community Formation. This office will be tasked with the leading and resourcing the creation of vital faith communities. This includes: a. Assisting congregations in measuring their effectiveness and spiritual development in living into the

Core Values so churches can be resourced in the areas needed to become perfected in fulfilling God’s calling and

b. Determining where the fields are ripe for the harvest of disciples so that new congregations can be planted.

The Director will be assisted by an administrative assistant and up to three Associate Directors of Faith Community Formation accountable to the Director. The director shall be accountable to the bishop and the Personnel CommitteeRule 20: Director of Connectional Ministries and Communications

The resident bishop may appoint a clergy member in full connection to serve as Director of Connectional Ministries and Communications. 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, representatives of the Mississippi Partnerships, and work with the conference Vital Congregations Committee, 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 for the transformation of the world, as embodied in the Core Values.


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Conference Finances & PropertyRule 21: 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 Pars. 611-619, The Book of Discipline.Rule 22: Capital Funds Campaigns

There shall be only one Annual Conference capital funds campaign during two consecutive quadren-nia. 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 23: 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. 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 24: Sale of Conference Property

When Annual Conference abandoned or closed property is sold, the mineral rights shall be reserved for the Conference with any net proceeds received to be used by the Forming Faith Communities Group.

The Book of Discipline Par. 2548.3 indicates that the conference trustees are ultimately responsible for the disposition of any abandoned local church property within the bounds of the Annual Conference. The Trustees shall pay for the closing expenses and care of the abandoned or closed property and selling expenses out of a fund that is made up of 10% of each sale plus any additional required funds from the apportioned Trustee budget. After the payment of the 10% for operational expenses, the balance shall be split equally (45% to each) of Faith Community Formation in the conference and in the district from which the property resided. These funds are restricted in the conference and district as provided by the Discipline paragraph 2549.Rule 25: 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 institu-tion, 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 Board of Higher Education and Campus ministry will work in consultation with the appropriate campus ministry boards as they elect new trustees or directors. The Camping Coordinator, in consultation with the trustees/directors of conference camping facilities, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the conference nominating process for selecting trustees/directors of those institutions.


District MattersRule 26: 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.

Rule 27: District ConferencesAs directed by the Book of Discipline the District Superintendent shall have the authority to call a

session of the District conference for the specified purpose of electing at-large equalizing members for the Annual Conference. Any other business must be announced at the time of the call of the District Conference.

A. Clergy membership shall include those clergy who serve within the bounds of the district.B. Lay membership shall include: 1. Lay Members elected by the respective churches within the District 2. Equalizing Lay Members as specified in Rule 2C1 and 2C2 who reside within the DistrictC. Election of At-Large Equalizing Delegates

1. The District Leadership Team, District Board of Laity, or other District leadership group as selected by the District Superintendent shall serve as the nominations committee and will pres-ent a slate of nominations for the appropriate number of at-large equalizing members as well as three alternates. This slate will be presented to be elected in total by the nominating committee. Election requires a simple majority.

2. If the slate in total is not elected, then the floor will be open to nominations and balloting will begin for the election.

3. Balloting will include those nominated by the nominating committee, as well as any floor nominations for the first ballot. Everyone will vote for the number of at-large positions required. Those receiving the majority (50%+1) will be elected. Balloting will continue until all required at-large members are elected. On the final ballot, the three remaining top vote recipients will serve as alternates in the order of vote count.

4. Clergy are not allowed to vote in the election of at-large equalizing lay members of the Annual Conference.

Rule 28: Ad Interim AuthorityIn keeping with the current and historic practices of the Church and the Mississippi Annual

Conference, the Bishop and Extended Cabinet will have the authority to act on behalf of the Annual Conference in all matters that require attention ad interim in between the annual sessions. When such actions merit, it will be the responsibility of the Cabinet to report this work to the following session.

AmendmentsRule 29: Standing Rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of members present and voting at the Annual Conference. During a session of the Annual Conference, all proposed changes to the Standing Rules must be submitted in writing to the Conference Secretary for referral to the Committee on Standing Rules for a response following a period of at least twelve (12) hours for committee deliberation. The Committee on Standing Rules will then present any proposed amendments to the Annual Conference with or without concurrence.


B. Mississippi Conference Clergy Behavioral Policy

Policy on Professional Sexual MisconductTable of conTenTs

I. PurPose

II. TheologIcal foundaTIon

III. defInITIons

IV. resPonse Teams eThIcs

V. Procedure for rePorTIng and resPondIng

I. PurposeA church professional (see definition in III.E.) is in a position of great trust, power, and responsibil-

ity. 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 respon-sible 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 dis-tinguished from forgiveness. A church professional guilty of sexual misconduct needs and may receive forgiveness and be offered avenues for redemption and change. And yet, the church must still take steps to protect the people of God.III. Definitions A. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT occurs when a church professional engages in sexual contact or sexu-

alized 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 physi-cal, 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 harass-ment 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 allega-

tions or incidents of misconduct. 2. To provide the complainant with a safe, non-threatening environment within the church fam-

ily 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 dia-conal), mental health professionals and lay persons. Members of a support team may be chosen from within and beyond the Mississippi Annual Conference.

3. Training on issues of misconduct shall be available and the names of persons receiving such training shall be made available to the Bishop. Such training shall be the responsibility of those to whom the Bishop assigns said responsibility.

C. Structure and function: 1. A team may be instructed by the Bishop to respond to the needs of any or all of the following:

complainant or grievant, the accused professional, the congregation. 2. A team will: a. explain the procedures available within the structures of the church for dealing with the

problem; b. offer resources and consultation to the accused professional, the complainant and/or the con-

gregation and assist in any appropriate manner; c. encourage the person making the allegation to keep a diary listing time, place, and nature of

the offenses; d. support the person if they choose to submit a written grievance; e. accompany the person to meetings with the church authorities if he/she desires it.


V. Procedures for Reporting and Responding to Complaints of Misconduct A. Anyone who desires to discuss a concern regarding misconduct may contact their pastor, another

United Methodist clergy person, a district superintendent, the Bishop, or a person trained to func-tion 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 deter-mine 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 GuidelinesAdopted 1990, Edited 2016

Parsonage sTandards The mIssIssIPPI conference

I. Parsonage Standards—OverviewAccording to the current Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, it is the responsibility of

each charge to provide adequate housing for the clergy family. It is understood that parsonages already owned by churches/charges at present may only meet minimal standards. It is expected that safety of the occupants be a matter of highest priority and that parsonages are inspected annually in accordance with the current Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. 1. General Requirements: (1) House shall meet all local building, health, and safety codes. (2) Equipment shall be good quality, dependable, and, when needed, replaced with energy effi-

cient models. (3) Electrical wiring shall meet International Electrical code. All installations and upgrades will

be performed by licensed electrician. (4) Railing shall be installed on all indoor and outdoor stairways, and around any porch more

than 30 inches from the ground. (5) Entry door shall have a window or device by which a caller may be observed before door is

opened. (6) Locks shall be installed on all exterior doors and windows to reasonably secure the home. (7) There shall be at least one egress window in any basement area used as a living space. (8) If possible, post copies of an emergency escape plan in appropriate places, and on each level

of a multi-level house for the benefit of the residing family as well as any guests in the home. 2. Room sizes/Number of rooms

Suggested rooms include: (1) Living room or great room (2) Dining room or eating area large enough for 8 or more people (3) Three bedrooms, each with a closet (4) Kitchen (5) Two bathrooms, with available storage in or nearby for linens/supplies (6) Indoor laundry area (7) Shelter for 2 vehicles (8) Secure, dry storage area (9) In a multilevel home, there shall be at least one bedroom with a full bath on the main level to accommodate persons with disabilities living in the home now or in the future


Suggested Room Sizes: [To be considered if building or buying a new parsonage]

3. Equipment: (1) Climate control: heating and air conditioning (2) Stove/oven (3) Sink and counter space (4) Microwave (5) Exhaust fan in each bathroom, per building code (6) Refrigerator with freezer compartment (7) Automatic washing machine and dryer (8) Hot water heater, 40 gallons or more (9) Combination storm windows and screens (10) Whole house fan, window fans, and /or power fan, if needed (11) Fire escape ladder or other provision for upstairs bedrooms (12) Wired for TV antenna, basic cable, or satellite service access (13) Maintained smoke alarms throughout house (14) Maintained carbon monoxide alarm (15) Current fire extinguishers for kitchen and other required areas (these should be tested annu-

ally and replaced as necessary) (16) Water conditioner, if needed (17) Dehumidifier in basement and/or other high humidity areas, as needed (18) Annual inspection needed to ensure waterproofing integrity tightness (19) Telephone service with private line. (20) Outdoor lighting, preferably with motion sensor (21) At least one, preferably two, outdoor water spigots, one in front, one in the rear of the

house (22) Doorbell at the main entrance 4. Maintenance Recommendation: The church should authorize and conduct a baseline evaluation of property,

house and grounds. It is further recommended that this be done by a licensed, professional outside inspector, and updated with a complete audit at least once every ten years. A Parsonage Record Book should be established and maintained by the Board of Trustees to

record results, reports, and dates of inspections and corrections. Inspections should be made for the following:

(1) Radon gas (2) Condition of any exposed asbestos insulation and siding (3) Formaldehyde foam insulation and paneling (4) Condition of exposed, un-encapsulated lead-based paint


Room Minimum sq feet Good Excellent

Living Room 240 280 320

Bedrooms 120 150 210

Dining room 120 150 210

Family room/den 224 255 320

Kitchen 90 140 180

Office/study 80 96 120

Bathrooms 35 50 60

(5) Fungus, mildew, molds (6) Water purification system, whether whole house or individual faucets provided as deemed

necessary by church and clergy (7) Environmental setting, especially if parsonage is near an old industrial complex, any dis-

posal area, or chemical plant. The local health department should be contacted to obtain educational information, and the results of the baseline and periodic setting inspections by a certified environmental inspector/service provider be kept in the Parsonage Record Book

(8) Periodic pest control inspection and treatment to ensure the foundation walls, attic eaves, and soffit areas shall be secure to keep out rats, mice, bats, birds, and squirrels.

(9) Periodic inspection and treatment for termites and other insects. (10) Inspection of duct work, cleaning as needed (11) Landscaping should be representative of the neighborhood and included in the annual

parsonage inspection (12) Church is responsible for any large, permanent plantings such as trees and shrubs, includ-

ing major pruning and/or replacement (13) Regular schedule for inside painting, outside painting/tuck-pointing (14) Annual hardscape inspection and repairs as needed (15) Annual carpet cleaning (16) Annual fireplace and chimney inspection and cleaning (17) Annual air conditioner (including outside units), furnace, and wiring inspection by

licensed contractor Recommendation: Like many standard rental procedures and agreements between landlords

and renters in communities across the United States, churches may wish to require proof of such renter’s insurance to cover the pastor’s personal property, including library collection, or a signed waiver of responsibility in case of damage or loss to personal property.

Recommendation: Consideration should be given to the budget amount set aside for routine parsonage maintenance and for large, predictable expenses for replacement of mechanicals and roofing. A starting point for consideration may be to annually set aside 2 to 2½ percent of the replacement value of the parsonage in an accruing, interest-bearing account.

5. Pets Pets are acknowledged as “part of the family.” The parsonage family is responsible for any damage

done to the parsonage by their pets. 6. In-home Business In the event a parsonage family wants to have a business in a church-owned parsonage, there

shall be a contract among the following parties: the District Superintendent, the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, the Trustees, and the parsonage family (statement approved at Annual Conference 2016).

7. Modification of property Changes to the existing parsonage structure and property, such as playgrounds, decks, sheds,

wheelchair ramp, or a permanent or temporary nature designed to enhance the livability for the parsonage family including children, pets, and persons with disabilities or unique situations shall be negotiated between the pastor, Parsonage Committee, Staff-Parish Relations Committee, and Trustees.

8. Disability Accommodations When purchasing/building a parsonage, consideration should be given to fulfilling the needs of

those with disabilities who may live in the parsonage now or in the future. ADA has produced a set of guidelines that may be useful in the purchase/building.

II. Parsonage Furnishings Appliances are the responsibility of the church (see section I.3.) To help clergy families feel more at home in church-owned housing, to help transition in appoint-


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ments from a housing allowance to a parsonage, and to ease financial impact of retirement, we propose a shift from church-provided furnishings to all clergy providing their own furniture, except major appliances and window and floor coverings.

The clergy person shall be responsible to provide furnishings for the master bedroom and the family room by July 2019. In July 2021, the clergy family will be responsible for furnishing the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. By July 2022, the clergy family will be responsible for furnishing the entire parsonage except for major appliances and window and floor coverings.

Used furniture and equipment donated to the church shall not be placed in the parsonage except by request of the clergy family. In that case, it shall remain the property of the church.

III. Parsonage Maintenance 1. Yard: (1) Landscaping and fertilization shall be the responsibility of the church. (2) Cutting of the lawn and trimming of shrubs is usually handled most cost-effectively by the church. If not handled by church, a lawn mower, suitable in size for the lawn, shall be provided by the church. (3) Outside storage for yard care equipment and other necessary items should be provided. 2. Parsonage maintenance provided by church: (1) Should be kept well painted. (2) Check exterior cornice moldings for rot and paint peeling. Repair and replace when needed. (3) Check outside windows and door seals. (4) Replace any broken windows immediately. (5) Check and maintain roof. Check for loose shingles in case of high winds associated with storms. Repair any damage immediately. This will prevent further damage to the outside as well as prevent leaks. (6) In the event the parsonage has a septic tank, the tank should be pumped as needed. (7) Check and clean gutters as needed.IV. Forms & Check Lists to be provided by Annual Conference Trustees 1. Parsonage Agreement The parsonage agreement is a written form letter stating the basic entitlement of the pastor and family to reside in the church owned parsonage. This agreement letter is to be signed within 5 (five) days of the pastor’s arrival. It is signed by: the pastor, the P/SPRC chairperson, the chair of Trustees, and the chair of the Parsonage Committee (if applicable). A signed copy is then mailed to the District Superintendent to be placed in the pastor’s permanent file. 2. Annual Parsonage Review This form is to be completed when the new pastor arrives and at the beginning of each new conference year thereafter. This shall be an onsite inspection of the parsonage as directed by conference action and the current Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. This review form will be included in the Mississippi Conference Charge Conference forms and will be due at the annual charge conference. 3. 10-Year Inspection Form Beginning in 2018, all United Methodist Church parsonages shall have a 10-year inspection form completed by the church board of Trustees. The completed form will then be presented to the church and the District Superintendent at its 2018 annual charge conference. This form will be included in the Mississippi Conference Charge Conference forms in every 10th year, in calendar years that end in “8” (ex.: 2018, 2028, 2038, etc.) Included in the inspection form will be: a. Pictures of the outside of the house and yard of the parsonage b. Pictures of all interior rooms of the house c. A current floor plan



4. Vacating Parsonage Each clergy person living in a church-owned parsonage will complete, with a member of the board of Trustees, Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee and/or Parsonage Committee, a vacating parsonage checklist. This form will be given to the Trustees representative (or appropriate party) when the parsonage and church keys are returned before the pastor’s departure. These forms are to be distributed at the annual Transitions Seminar for pastors who are relocating. This checklist will be for the local church Trustees and a copy will be forwarded to the District Superintendent. 5. Pastor’s Move-In Form The pastor and at least one member of the board of Trustees, P/SPRC and/or Parsonage Committee will make this inspection prior to the pastor unloading at the new parsonage. This form will be made available at the annual Transitions Seminar for pastors.

D. Clergy Vacation and Days Off PolicyAdopted 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 finan-cial arrangements for pulpit supply during the pastor’s absence from the pulpit. Guidelines for vacation periods shall be based on the total credited years of service published annually in the conference Journal. This policy is for pastors serving appointments within the bounds of the Mississippi Conference.

Regardless of years of service, part-time pastors and retired ministers serving under appointment are recommended to receive two weeks including Sundays annual paid vacation, with the charge responsible for pulpit supply.

Conference Relationship Years of Service Vacation Time

Full-time Local Pastors in process, Attending the four-week Course of Study 2 weeks incl. Sundays

Full-time Pastors (Full Members, Probationary Members, Assoc. Members,Full Connection Deacons, FTLP) 5 years or fewer 2 weeks incl. SundaysFull-time Pastors (Full Members,Probationary Members, Assoc. Members,Full Connection Deacons, FTLP) 6 to 10 years 3 weeks incl. Sundays

Full-time Pastors (Full Members, More than 10 years 4 weeks incl. Sundays Probationary Members, Assoc. Members,Full Connection Deacons, FTLP)

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 hin-drance 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.

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Churches should encourage their pastor(s) to participate in physical exercise programs, good nutri-tion 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, pledg-ing: “With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.” (Book of Worship, Baptismal Covenant, Congregational Pledge, 11)Purpose

Building on our theological and spiritual foundation, our purpose for establishing this policy and accompanying procedures is to demonstrate our absolute and unwavering commitment to create a safe environment that will foster the comprehensive health, growth and development of all within our charge and care.Intent

As a Christian community of faith, the Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church, we pledge to conduct the ministry of the gospel in ways that foster the safety and spiritual growth of all. Nothing in this policy or procedure is designed to hinder or prevent the investigation of suspected, reported, or confirmed violation of any Mississippi criminal laws.

We hereby declare our intent to: 1. Follow reasonable safety measures in the selection and recruitment of staff and volunteers. 2. Provide adequate training for staff and volunteers regarding the implementation of our policies

and procedures. 3. Implement prudent operational procedures in all programs and events that will encourage the

development of our adults and children. 4. Design a clearly defined procedure for reporting instances of injury, harm or abuse in accordance

with the requirements of state and federal laws. 5. Respond with compassion and integrity to needs as they present themselves following incidents

of harm, injury, or abuse. 6. Review our policies and procedures regularly to meet changing legal, health, and safety standards.Conclusion

In all of our ministries, the Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church is committed to demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ so that each person is “surrounded by steadfast love… established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.” (Baptismal Covenant II, United Methodist Hymnal, p.44).



DefinitionsADULT – Any person 18 years or olderCHILD – Any person under the age of 18CHILDREN’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 ministriesCONFERENCE – The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist ChurchNATIONAL BACKGROUND CHECK – A Background check that includes■ National Criminal Background Check■ National Sexual Offenders Check■ Social Security Number VerificationRESIDENTIAL 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 dwellingSTAFF PERSON – Any person employed by the conference who is responsible for youth or children’s activitiesSUPERVISOR – The person who has direct and immediate oversight and responsibility for any eventVOLUNTEER – A person 18 years of age or older who assists in conducting youth or children’s activities under the supervision of a staff personVULNERABLE ADULT – Any person over 18 years of age with diagnosed diminished physical, mental, or emotional capacities1. Selection and Recruitment of Staff and Volunteers 1.1 All persons employed to serve in a supervisory capacity for children/youth shall: 1.1.1 Be at least 21 years of age (in certain circumstances, such as Camp Wesley Pines and Camp

Lake Stephens leadership, 18 years shall be the acceptable minimum age when combined with adequate training in the conference policies and procedures and competent oversight by a qualified adult, such as the camp director.)

1.1.2 No one shall be employed in a supervisory capacity unless he/she is at least four years older than the oldest student

1.1.3 Complete an application/commitment form 1.1.4 Provide three character references with full contact information 1.1.5 Demonstrate an active relationship with their local church for at least 6 months prior to

employment 1.1.6 Be interviewed by the director of the ministry/program 1.1.7 Consent to a national background check 1.2 All volunteers serving in a supervisory capacity for children/youth shall: 1.2.1 Be at least 21 years of age 1.2.2 Complete an application/commitment form 1.2.3 Demonstrate an active relationship with their local church for at least 6 months prior to

serving in a supervisory capacity 1.2.4 Be interviewed by the director of the ministry/program 1.2.5 Consent to a national background check 1.3 All volunteers serving in a helping capacity for children/youth shall: 1.3.1 Complete an application/commitment form 1.3.2 Be interviewed by the director of the ministry/program 1.3.3 Consent to a national background check 1.4 In the event that a substitute worker needs to be brought in under last-minute circumstances,

that person must: 1.4.1 Complete an application/commitment form 1.4.2 Complete a basic orientation/training provided by the director or other supervisor before

actually beginning work.

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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 discre-tion, 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 con-sider 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 conclu-

sion of each training prior to an event.3. Operational Procedures for Programs and Events All district and conference ministries with children/youth shall be governed by these guidelines: 3.1 Two unrelated adults shall be present at all times. 3.2 If there are both male and female participants, then the adult leaders should also include

both males and females. 3.3 The number of adult leaders and chaperones required for each event (above the minimum

of two) will be set by the established conference ratios as follows: 3.3.1 Day Care/ Nursery Programs (In compliance with Mississippi State Regulations)

Infants (Non-handicapped & Not Walking) 1 Adult to 5 InfantsToddlers (Walking, Non-handicapped) 1 Adult to 9 Toddlers2 years of age 1 Adult to 12 Children3 years of age 1 Adult to 14 Children4 years of age 1 Adult to 16 Children5 years of age 1 Adult to 20 Children6 years of age & Older 1 Adult to 25 Children

3.3.2 Mixed Age Groups6 weeks to 30 months 1 Adult to 5 Children2 to 4 years 1 Adult to 8 Children2 to 3 years 1 Adult to 10 Children2 1⁄2 to 3 years 1 Adult to 12 Children2 1⁄2 to 5 years 1 Adult to 14 Children



3 to 5 years 1 Adult to 16 ChildrenGrades 1-4 1 Adult to 16 ChildrenGrades 5-12 1 Adult to 20 Children

3.3.3 Residential CampingGrades 1-8 1 Adult to 10 ChildrenGrades 9-12 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/super-

vision. 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-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 initi-

ated. 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 enforce-ment 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.

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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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