Mike began his licensed pastoral ministry at the Cache Mission in 1987. Another special aspect of the meeting is the Day of Learning activities that will take place on May 25, in partnership with the John Hope Franklin Center in Tulsa. Apportionment videos may be viewed online (and you have permission to download these videos by using third-party software) from "OKvideo" (our YouTube site) at: www.okumc.org/okvideo, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World, Conference Property and Casualty Insurance, Online Contact Digest -- free subscriptions, Conference Apportionment Summary by District, United Methodist Online Directory and Statistics. Judge rules that courts may decide United Methodist church's exit suit "We're just waiting and, in many ways, we're kind of stuck," Nunn said. TULSA A leader of one of Oklahoma's largest faith groups said church members face a changing ministry landscape every year due to clergy retirements, church appointments, closings and other adjustments common in ministry life. Another meeting will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Tulsa. 2022 Oklahoma Annual Conference - United Methodist News Service Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Click here to view the print version Rev. Membership stands at 206,315, down from 208,774 the previous conference. 71 talking about this. Lots of people sit in our church buildings week in and week out that give mental assent to things that are true, but they have not moved from fides [mental assent] to fiducia [spiritual assent]. Williams, Pastor Dotson, Advent UMC, and United Methodist Social Ministries during this time. ), Grayson L. Lucky; Broken Arrow (St. Stephen's), William E. Tankersley III; Catoosa, Dale L. Housley; Glenpool, David K. Barr; Jenks, G. Runge Nease; Leonard, James R. Harris; Sand Springs (First), Kerney F. Graham. Conference Appointments | Desert Southwest Conference News | Western PA Conference of The UMC - WPAUMC Book of Discipline, Itinerancy is the system of The United Methodist Church by which pastors are appointed to their charges by the bishops. Williams is currently serving at Advent UMC in Las Vegas, NV. Nunn said the Oklahoma Methodist conference has received other disaffiliationinquiries but he did not think any others had begun the disaffiliation process. In the Tulsa District: All Rights Reserved, Do you have a question about The United Methodist Church? ResourceUMC.org/GiveUMCom. Nunn said he appointed the Rev. Margaret Johnson, DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES: Donald W. Bradford to Frederick from Cherokee; Larry A. Gaston to Carnegie from Oklahoma City, Britton; Joe F. Stewart to Apache, First, from Edmond, First; J. Robert Bullock to Grandfield-Randlett from Arnett. White; Broken Arrow (First), Jerry W. Perryman; Broken Arrow (First Assoc. he said. Bennie U. Mathews; Allen-Atwood, Eugene C. Hensley; Ardmore (Asbury), Troy Tims; Ardmore (First), Howard L. Plowman; A look at the United Methodist Church split in Oklahoma Tom Harrison, seniorpastor of Asbury-Tulsa, and Tom Junk, a lay person. He and Carmen have eleven grandchildren. Ardmore District Guy Ames Jr., district superintendent; J.C. Curry Jr. to Durant, First United Methodist Church, from Elk City; Ed Stanley to Maysville from Orlando-Mulhall; Bennie Mathews to Marietta from Ada, First United Methodist, associate. Several Oklahoma United Methodist ministers said they want to let Oklahomans know that they have consistently taken a stance opposite those espoused by conservatives in theGlobal Methodist Network movement. An organization called the Wesleyan Covenant Association-Oklahoma chapter will host a meeting to discuss the network movement from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 2727 SW 119 in Oklahoma City. "I believe the longer the church grapples with justice issues in general, we're beginning to have those conversations and perhaps some people will change their perspective and not just their perspective, but scriptural interpretation," she said. ), W. Gordon Spencer; Tulsa (Boston Avenue Assoc. Lawton District Alfalfa, Charles W. Hanna; Anadarko (First), Montie D. Jones; Anadarko (St. Paul), Joseph L. Young; Apache, G. Stewart Mowry; Bethel-Hulen, Raymond E. Griffin; Cache-Indiahoma, Jeffrey S. Brinkman; Carnegie, Woody McClendon; Comanche, Curtis Lee; Cyril-Cement, John DeYoung; Davidson, Wilbert Lewis; Duncan (First), Robert Edde Jr.; Duncan (First Assoc. Rev. D.A. Thank you for submitting. ", "Because there's been so much said about disaffiliation and the things that are dividing us, but we're going to be focusing on are the things that draw us together so we will do a little bit of business and whole lot of celebrating ministry.". ), Russell M. Cheatham; Bartlesville (Grace-Epwroth), Jack D. Simmons; Bartlesville (Oak Park), Lucinda S. Holmes; Big Cabin, Walter R. Wolff Sr.; Chelsea (Epworth), Earl D. Jackson; Chelsea (Memorial-Alluwe), M. Ray Nesmith; Claremore (First), Bill J. Moss; Claremore (First Assoc. DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES: Rev. Fax: 405-632-0209, RESIDENT BISHOP: All rights reserved. Gober; Eakly-Lookeba, Virgil R. Payne; Eldorado, Thomas R. Wright; Elk City, Glenne E. Millard; Erick-Liberty, Robert B. Tickle; Geary, Glen V. Hoyt Jr.; Gracemont-Cogar, Harold W. Brown; Hammon, Richert R. Redinger; Hinton, Donald G. Simpson; Hobart, Robert E. Healey; Hollis-Gould, David E. Parker; Hydro, William A. Smith. Her first appointment as a local pastor was at the UMC of Apache in 1998. One of the things that Methodists have done is go out and be present in the public. Zion, Larry W. Holder; Nicoma Park, Raymond E. McCartney; Okarche, R.L. Goodwell-Wesley Foundation, Bruce A. Brotherton; Guymon, Grady P. McCullough; Hardesty, Edward L. Eastwood; Hooker, D. Dean Wynn; Keyes-Marella, Duane F. Roever; Laverne-Rosston, Austin W. Bizzell; Leedey-Carmargo, Denis H. and Mary Dieker; Mooreland, R. Randy Hodgson; Mutual, James W. Phares; Seiling, Charles E. Watson; Sharon, Dale E. Dyer; Shattuck, Daniel C. Eischen; Texhoma, Jan R. Putnam; Turpin-Baker, Leonard T. Tolle; Tyrone-Union Center, Homer R. Williams Jr.; Vici-Lenora, Samuel R. Marion Jr.; Waynoka-Cheyenne Valley, Harwood S. Rowe; Woodward (Faith), Clinton W. Heusel; Woodward (First), Lonzo F. Battles; Woodward (New Horizon), David R. Stephenson. Nicklas will be a panelist for the Oklahoma City discussion, along with Boyette and the Rev. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Oklahoma City North District Lester A. Meyer, district superintendent; Robert B. Montgomery to council of ministries and extension director to Ponca City, St. Paul; J. Keith Cupples to Edmond, New Convenant, from Lawton, Centenary. "We're one body and the body looks different than it did, but it always does when we get together. ), Martha A. This booklet includes videos and written descriptions of selected Conference Apportionment items. Bartlesville District Afton-Cleora, Joseph E. Campbell; Avant, Robert Gochenour; Barnsdal, Jerry F. Phillips; Bartlesville (East Cross), Robert W. VanHouse; Bartlesville (East Cross Assoc. Belase said United Methodists conference members have a tradition of singing a song called "Are We Yet Alive" at their yearly meeting and it will surely resonate this year. ), Daniel L. Taylor; Oklahoma City (Hillcrest), Jack E. Lyons; Oklahoma City (Korean, First), Sung Hwan Lee; Oklahoma City (Lambuth), Hugh Willoby; Oklahoma City (Linwood), Ronald O. Weathers; Oklahoma City (Pennsylvania Avenue), Donald I. Lehman. Home | VAUMC McAlester District Antlers, William E. Hancock; Atoka, A. Vaughn Story; Boswell-Soper, James Herider; Bowlegs, Robert W. Cocke Jr.; Broken Bow-Eagletown, Larry B. Collins; Coalgate-Clarita, Benjamin R. Husted; Cromwell, NA; Edgewood-Dow, Danny Paddock; Eufaula-Canadian, H. Posey Gaines; Haworth-Redland-Pleasant Hill, Terry Fox; Heavener, George S. Palmer; Henryetta-Dustin, M. David Bates; Holdenville, W. Richard Ayers. 405-530-2000, CONFERENCE SUPERINTENDENT: Oklahoma City (Britton), Larry A. Gaston; Oklahoma City (Chapel Hill), James W. Rogers; Oklahoma City (Chapel Hill, Assoc. The Oklahoma Conference - okumc.org If we are going to build this church, Gods church for posterity, we have to create spaces for Gods young people. - Monica Hiller, associate conference lay leader. ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CHARGE CONFERENCE Initial Application or Request for Renewal Report for year ending SECTION I: DATA ON THE LAY SERVANT Name (Mrs. __ Ms. __ Mr. __ ) Address City/State/Zip Telephone E-mail Name of District Name of Church Church Address City/State/Zip Church Telephone SECTION II: STATUS OF THE LAY SERVANT Tolbert B. Dill to Oklahoma City, Quail Springs, from Apache; Earl J. Ellis to Oklahoma City, Aldersgate, from Oklahoma City, Selecman; David W. Mixon to Okarche, new to conference. Nunn said he doesn't see this annual meeting as a last family gathering before some members depart through disaffiliation. ), Richard D. Cox; Bartlesville (First), Raymond H. Owen; Bartlesville (First Assoc. Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest news. Rev. Church Locator - okumc.org "I'm not wanting to get so far ahead but I do expect some transition," he said. More than 100 of the state's nearly 600 United Methodist pastors received new appointments at the close of the denomination's Oklahoma Annual Conference recently. Worshippers engaged in mission for 2021 22,409, up from 22,296 in 2020. No election at this conference. If so, which delegates are replacements and why? He said that's because the makeup of the conference is always changing. Oklahoma City, OK 73106-3635 . Church school attendance stands at 3,481, down from 3,856 in 2020. Bishop Jimmy Nunn Announces Appointments of New OIMC Superintendents there is an error in your submission. Every year, we have clergy retire or move out of the conference andreceive new clergy," Nunn said. It's just been a balancing act," he said. Guest speakers and memorable points or quotes by speakers: Main actions enacted by the conference: Affirmed reports for pension, active health, and retiree benefits; all other business will be addressed at a special called conference in October. Grady P. McCullough to Yukon, First United Methodist Church; David R. Stephenson to Oklahoma City, Mayfair, from Woodward, New Horizon; Donald C. Horton to Oklahoma City, Ridgecrest, from Stroud. In a recent story in The Oklahoman, Nicklas said those involved with theGlobal Methodist Networkmovement hold to the traditional view that heterosexual marriage is God's design for human relationships and that this is a doctrinal stance that should not be changed to reflect current culture. North said the timing of the delayed denominational gatheringhas had real effects on herchurch. ), Robert N. Dunegan; Ardmore (Warren Memorial), Howard Mims; Bokchito-Achille, Jimmy Jones; Caddo-Kenefic, John Chand; Calera-Colbert, George H. Hobbs; Davis, Dennis C. Jones; Durant (First), Donald C. Combs; Elmore City, Jim Powell; Fittstown-Pontotoc, Norman Swank. Robert L. Barr to Canton from disability leave; Donovan McBroom to Helena from Ochelata; Joe A. Wentzel to Kaw City/Prairie Chapel from Stratford; Michael Chace to Aline, new to conference. Rev. They said they felt the need to share theirviews because of the delayed discussions regarding full inclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals in Methodist Church. He said he expectsMalloy will be working with some churches that have experienced changing demographics for various reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic. July Tecumseh will be appointed to serve an OIMC local church. Photos: Fifth Street Baptist Church celebrates Easter with an outdoor service. The above list doesn't not include transfers into and out of the conference or special appointments. ), Michal D. Chaffin; Stillwater (Highland Park), William R. Chace. ), Sterling W. Williams. Your first newsletter will follow shortly. ), Joe Carson; Oklahoma City (Sunny Lane), John H. Winkler Jr.; Oklahoma City (Pocasset-Friendship), Otto Elling; Purcell (Bowman), E.F. Shannon; Shawnee (Bethel), Stephen P. McCain; Shawnee (St. Marks-Trinity), Curtis G. Walker; Shawnee (St. Paul's), Gilbert R. Brothers; Shawnee (Wesley), Richard Hedger; Tecumseh, Michael L. DeMoss; Tuttle, Dan Patman; Union City, Robert Coffman; Wayne-Paoli, Mark Williams; Stillwater District Agra-Coyle, Loretta Mitchell; Bristow, Robert E. Younts; Chandler, Guy O. Langston; Cleveland-Blackburn, Orra G. Compton; Cushing, Charles D. Saviers; Cushing (Assoc. Among the approved churches is Asbury Church in Tulsa, one of the largest United Methodist churches in the state and nation. ), Richard A. Hamilton; Ponca City (St. Paul), Robert B. Montgomery; Prague-Arlington, J. Larry Jacobson; Ripley, Gary Wantiez; Sapulpa (First), Connell Ghormley; Sapulpa (Wesley-Kiefer), Minnie B. McKinney; Stillwater (First), A. Eldon Moelling; Stillwater (First Assoc. United Methodist Ministry Center; Annual Conference Council Staff; Administrative Services Staff; . 602 SW 35th Oklahoma, Oklahoma Indian Missionary, Northwest Texas: Bishop James G. Nunn Rio Texas and New Mexico: Bishop Robert C. Schnase . Don C. Price to Vinita from Frederick; Larry L. Bauman to Delaware, new to conference; David Rowley to Avant, new to conference; Richard Hamilton to Ochelata, new to conference. Resources and tools for you and your church. Our current quarterly theme is "Welcoming." 919-779-6115. Like what you're reading? Sand Springs (Prattville), Alton W. Potts; Turley, John C. Lile; Verdigris, Thomas M. Jared; Tulsa (Aldersgate), C. Nicky Blackford; Tulsa (Asbury), William C. Mason; Tulsa (Asbury Assoc. Thats who well be. Oklahoma Conference Apportionment giving. Belease said the book, along with other resources are part of the regional conference's new initiative "to begin focusing on the things that draw us together and not the things that drive us apart. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, will, Dec. 1-4, 2022, Jalingo, Taraba State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, December 13-16, 2022, Karim Lamido, Taraba State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dec. 9-11, 2022, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Since that time she has served Huntinghorse, Mary Lee Clark, All Nations Fellowship and the Cedar Creek UMC. Scott Spencer, senior minister of Mosaic United Methodist, said they would like to see the Methodist Church overturn the prohibition on gay ordination and same-sex weddings. Enid District Irving L. Smith, district superintendent; Larry J. At the heart of the matteris adenominational split that some United Methodists expect to occur at the 2022 General Conference. Changes from the previous year's appointments are indicated with bold text. I pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to flow through us again and flow through our churches and ask God to send the spirit of renewal that would wipe away this spirit of fear and judgment and shame that we may know again the power of the Holy Spirit and fire up the church like it did at Pentecost. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. What happened when members of a new Methodist denomination gathered in the OKC metro area? Lawton District Richard E. Gibbens, district superintendent; John H. Foster to Lawton, Centenary United Methodist Church from Fairview; Richard D. Cato to Lawton, St. Paul's, from Bixby. On May 20, 2023, Pittsburgh ART will host its inaugural ceremony in honor of Paul Taylor, an elder and former District Superintendent in the Western PA Conference, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Calvary United Methodist church. Here are eighthighlights of the annual gathering: As in previous years, the meeting will be atSt. Luke's United Methodist Church, 222 NW 15, and Oklahoma City University's Freede Center, NW 27 and Florida Avenue. Professions or reaffirmations of faith for 2021 - 890, down 917 in 2020. Ann White to Ada, First United Methodist Church, associate, from Ponca City, St. Paul, associate; Don F. Miller to Ardmore, First United Methodist, associate, from Stilwell. Oklahoma's United Methodist bishop has taken steps to deal with changing dynamics if a split in the United Methodist denomination occurs. At our best, we are the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of God called The United Methodist Church. Nunn said he's pleased to have a diverse group of individuals, in terms of both men and womenand race/ethnicity, whowill be ordained, commissioned or received as United Methodist ministers. Bishop John Wesley Hardt of the Oklahoma conference of United Methodist Churches recently announced new appointments, which became effective June 7. Appointments to Local Churches since July 2, 2022 (5/31/2023) Appointments to Local Churches as of July 1, 2022 Appointments to All Wisconsin Local Churches Appointments to North Central District Appointments to North East District Appointments to North West District Appointments to South East District Appointments to South West District 2023 www.oklahoman.com. 700 Waterfield Ridge Place. Subscribe Home Bishop's Office 2023 Appointments (Full List) Effective July 1, 2023 2023 Appointments (Full List) Effective July 1, 2023 Click here to view the full list of appointments by district. Sharon Yeahquo, Choctaw, will be appointed as the District Superintendent of the Southern area. Margaret Johnson. Oklahoma United Methodist Communications - Facebook Your support ensures the latest denominational news, dynamic stories and informative articles will continue to connect our global community. With the United Methodist denomination's itinerant tradition, the Oklahoma United Methodist Conference bishop makes pastoral appointments each year, with some ministers moving to different churches around the state and others staying put. two rounds of church disaffiliations over disagreements about same-sex marriage and gay ordination, Eighty-four Oklahoma churches have ended their affiliation, 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre centennial activities, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. ), Douglas McPherson. The appointment year typically begins on July 1; however, appointment changes can happen at any time. The Oklahoma Conference met in person May 23-26, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church and the Freede Center in Oklahoma City, with Bishop James Nunn presiding. Jimmy Nunn, bishop of the Oklahoma United Methodist Conference and Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference, said he has appointed a clergy leader to help the Oklahoma conference with changing demographics and transitions. Give Now! 24th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73106-3635. I dont have inspirational but I have this: Be there. ), Arthur R. McGrew; Tulsa (Centenary), Richard A. I believe our future is in young people leading us by breaking down the walls that have divided us for so long. The Rev. The appointments were made during a conference last week. Mike is married to Carmen Svitak and has a daughter, Audrey and two sons, Jessie and Matthew. A full list of changes will be . Did your clergy session approve any openly gay candidates for ministry? Thomas Jr.; Tulsa (First Assoc. The Rev. United Methodist Conference Announces Ministerial Moves - Tulsa World The Oklahoma United Methodist Conference's annual meeting is set for Monday through May 26in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City (Clark), Rex B. Wilkes; Oklahoma City (Epworth), Dennis Adlof; Oklahoma City (First Church), Nicholas E. Harris; Oklahoma City (First Church Assoc. Photo courtesy of the Great Plains Conference. Mangum (First), Daniel W. Stillwell; Granite-Carter-Willow, Wilbur D. Mease; Mangum (Epworth-Deer Creek), Margaret Marcy. Go out in the name of Jesus and go out in the power of God. Howe-Hodgen, Morris Pipken; Hugo (First), George T. Warren; Hugo (Pauls Chapel), Walter Williams; Hugo (Wesley-Fort Towson-Grant), Ken Wells; Idabel, William J. Higgins; Kiowa-Pittsburg, John Houser; Krebs-Alderson, Albert Peak; Maud, Leon D. Crouch; McAlester (Grand Avenue), Richard M. House; McAlester (Grand Avenue Assoc. "The verse goes 'And are we yet alive, And see each other's face?'" Delegates with the Oklahoma United Methodist Conference gathered at Oklahoma City Community College's Visual & Performing Arts Center and voted to approve the disaffiliation requests of 29 churches across the state. Pastors moved this week and will preach from their new pulpits Sunday. ), Marvest A. Lawson; Tulsa (Boston Avenue Assoc. Stillwater District J. William Hestwood, district superintendent; Edward E. Hart to Ponca City, St. Paul's, from Edmond, New Covenant; Grayson L. Lucky to Ponca City, Albright, from Broken Arrow, First, associate.