2024 Clergy Packet

Clergy Session

Dakotas Conference

The United Methodist Church

Part One: June 5, 2024

Part Two: June 6, 2024

Convene & Devotion

2024 Clergy Session

Clergy Session Agenda

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 6:30-8:00 pm

Introduction and Opening Prayer

*Hymn: “And Are We Yet Alive” (see other side)

Who may be present at clergy session (voice/vote)?

Bishop Lanette

Katie Ricke

Katie Ricke

Katie Ricke

Paragraphs 33, 368.1, 602, 605 (2016 BOD): Clergy membership consists of deacons and elders in full connection, provisional members, associate members, affiliate members, and local pastors under full-time and part-time appointment to a pastoral charge—all of whom have voice. (Exception: those clergy members who have been placed in involuntary retirement) Only the ordained clergy in full connection and the members of the Board of Ordained Ministry may vote on matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy. Provisional Members, associate members, affiliate members, and local pastors may not vote on matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy unless they are a member of the Conference BOM.

Explanation and Process for voting on Candidates

Katie Ricke

Candidates will come before the Clergy Session individually. They will introduce themselves and will briefly answer two questions relevant to their particular membership and ordination track. After responding to their questions, they will leave the room; an advocate from BOM will pray then we will vote

Election for Provisional Membership on Elder and Deacon Track—Par. 324.4a, b (Q24, Q25d) (v)

Elder Track

Annie Carlson

Stephanie Eliason

Allison Galbreath

Deacon Track

Cindy Heidelberger

Election as Elder in Full Connection (Q32b) (v 2/3)

Michele Slott, Janice Thompson

Approve for Ordination as Elder (Q34a, b) (v 2/3) After provisional membership—Par. 335:

Michele Slott, Janice Thompson

Character of Clergy – Par. 604.4, 605.7 (Q13) Kris Mutzenberger

Items from the Bishop

Closing Prayer

Bishop Lanette

Bishop Lanette

Clergy Session Agenda

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 4:15-5:15 pm

Convene Bishop Lanette

Opening Prayer

*Covenant Prayer in the Wesleyan Tradition

Brandon Vetter

Brandon Vetter

Acknowledgement of Retirees & Prayer Howard Grinager

Acknowledgement of Retiring Licensed Local Pastors & Prayer Rick Craig

Acknowledgement of Memorialized & Prayer Howard Grinager

Approval of Appointments as FTLP & PTLP—Par. 318.1, 318.2 (Q17a, 17b) (v. within BAC) Rick Craig

Approval of ODs to Serve Appointments in DAC—Par. 331.8, 346 (Q21) (v. within BAC) Brandon Vetter

Conference Relations Items (All votes within BAC) Gary Ball-Kilbourne

Corrections & Updates to BAC and Questions for BOM about BAC

Brandon Vetter

Final Approval of BAC Items Relating to Ordination & Clergy Membership Brandon Vetter

*Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision”

Closing Prayer – Oldest clergy present

“Be

Thou My Vision”

(vs. 1) Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart! naught be all else to me save that thou art Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

(vs. 2) Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord. Thou and thou only, first in my heart, great God of heaven, my treasure thou art.

(vs. 3) Great God of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, sLll be my vision, O Ruler of all.

A COVENANT PRAYER IN THE WESLEYAN TRADITION

I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low by thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and hearLly yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be raLfied in heaven. Amen.

“And

Are We Yet Alive”

(vs. 1) And are we yet alive, and see each other’s face? Glory and thanks to Jesus give for his almighty grace!

(vs. 2) Preserved by power divine to full salvaLon here, again in Jesus’ praise we join, and in his sight appear.

(vs. 3) What troubles have we seen, what mighty conflicts past, fighLngs without, and fears within, since we assembled last!

(vs. 4) Yet out of all the Lord hath brought us by his love; and sLll he doth his help afford, and hides our life above.

(vs. 5) Then let us make our boast of his redeeming power, which saves us to the uZermost, Lll we can sin no more.

(vs. 6) Let us take up the cross Lll we the crown obtain, and gladly reckon all things loss so we may Jesus gain.

In memory Clergy

Robert “Bob” Semrad

Robert Semrad 1944-2023

The Rev. Robert Semrad, 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home in Brookings, South Dakota, surrounded by his family. A funeral service was held on Monday, May 8, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Brookings.

Robert Joseph Semrad was born on June 11, 1944, in Olympia, Washington, to Joseph Albert and Margaret (Bohaty) Semrad. He graduated from Harlan Central High School in Harlan, Iowa, in 1962. He continued his education at South Dakota State College in Brookings, where he met Jeanne Gaard. They were married in 1965.

Bob then transferred to the University of Montana in Missoula, where he graduated in 1967 with a degree in forestry. He entered the Air Force and attended pilot premium advanced Air Force Base in Oklahoma. His first assignment as a pilot was in 19th special operations squadron at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon, Vietnam. He flew more than 1,000 combat sorties. After his tour in Vietnam, he flew C-141 aircraft for five years from McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey and Norton Air Force Base in California.

After an honorable discharge, Bob completed the graduate course at Multnomah School of the Bible in 1976. He returned to South Dakota, where he worked for Job Service as a disabled Vietnam-era veteran outreach person, while completing a master’s degree in education at South Dakota State University. He then opened a Snelling and Snelling franchise in Brookings.

He sold the franchise to go to the North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls, graduating in 1981.

He was ordained deacon and probationary member of the South Dakota Conference in 1981 and elder and full member in 1983. He served United Methodist churches in South Dakota at De Smet (1981-1982), Yankton-Gayville-Volin (1982-1985), Harrisburg (1985-1987), Big Stone City-Revillo and Hazel-Henry-Kellerton (Nov. 15, 1987-1990), Big Stone City and Hazel-Henry-Kellerton (1990-1991), Big Stone City and Milbank Parkview (1991-1998), and Madison (1998-2001), and in North Dakota at Fairmount-Bethany (2001-2005). He retired in 2005.

In 1997, he entered the Air Force Reserve as a chaplain and served in that capacity for 18 years. He retired in 2005 with the rank of Colonel. Bob and Jeanne moved to Brookings. He attended SDSU, graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in visual arts. In 2021, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the SDSU School of Design.

Bob enjoyed art in retirement, painting with watercolors, oils, and pastels, and sculpting in wood, stone and metals. He was active in community theater, Toastmasters, the Brookings Art Council, and South Dakota Art Museum Guild, as well as Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary International, American Legion, VFW, DAV, and Vietnam Veterans of America.

Duane Ewers

Duane Ewers 1935-2023

The Rev. Dr. Duane Allen Ewers, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at West End United Methodist Church in Westmoreland, Tennessee. His ashes were buried at Larkspur Conservation in Westmoreland, with a graveside service for family.

Duane Allen Ewers was born on January 29, 1935, in Bottineau, North Dakota, to Lloyd and Alice Ewers. He grew up in Lansford, North Dakota, graduating from Lansford High School in 1953. He worked as an agenttelegrapher for Great Northern Railroad from 1953 to 1958. He attended the University of North Dakota and then Minot State University, graduating in 1961.

He married Helen O. Stenberg, and they had four children. They divorced in 1992.

The North Dakota Conference of the Methodist Church admitted Duane on trial in 1961, and he was ordained deacon in 1962. He attended Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville, Illinois, earning his M.Div. in 1965. He was ordained elder and admitted into full connection in 1965.

Duane served Methodist and United Methodist churches in North Dakota at Velva-Benedict (1959-1961), BottineauGardena-Russell (1965-1971), Minot Vincent (1971-1976), and Fargo First (1976-1980). He served as Dakotas Area Program Staff (1980-1983). He served Bismarck First for five months in 1983. He was appointed to extension ministries, serving on the General Board of Discipleship and General Board of Higher Education & Ministry.

Duane earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Claremont in 1979, with additional studies at Oxford in 1987. He retired in 2000 and was honored as Jubilee Clergy in 2009.

Duane’s long life embodied what it means to be human: a generous spirit, an endless supply of grace offered to all, a delightful sense of humor, and faithfulness to all he touched. He was a teacher, a lifelong learner, and a pastor, sharing his wisdom with others throughout his life.

Duane is survived by his wife, Judith E. Smith; his children, Tim (Tammie Berghuis), Jon (Susie), Brian, and Beth Herman-Drake (Sean); his stepson, Tobie J. Smith (Katie); and the mother of his children, Helen Ewers; 12 grandchildren; his sister, Phyllis Petz; and a faithful dog, Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Bill, and his sister, Edyth.

Lee Gale

Lee Gale 1952-2023

The Rev. Lee Gale, 71, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, surrounded by his family at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. It was Lee’s wish to be cremated. A graveside memorial service was held on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia, Kansas, with the Rev. Mark Crist officiating.

Lee H. Gale was born in Concordia, Kansas, on June 17, 1952, to Dr. Mark Ernest and Jane (Boyd) Gale. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1970. He then went on to graduate from Kansas State University in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Lee married Terri Williams on Jan. 3, 1976, in Salina, Kansas. They had two daughters and were married for 40 years.

Lee was an operational manager for several retail department stores. In 1993 he received his master’s degree in divinity from North America Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was ordained deacon and probationary member in 1996 by the Dakotas Conference and an elder and full member in 2000.

Lee served the Dakotas Conference at Brothersfield (1995-1996), Ben Clare-Rowena-Sioux Falls Hilltop (1996-1998), Mohall-Sherwood-Lansford (19981999), Hillsboro United-UMC/UCC (1999-2003), Grafton Federated-Minto PC-USA (2003-2014), and Grafton Federated-Minto PC-USA-St. Thomas (2014Oct. 15, 2014). He took a leave of absence and then retired Jan. 1, 2015.

Lee’s motor coach service started for Ottertail Minn-Dakota Coaches. He later was a bus driver for Village Travel out of Wichita, Kansas. His last and proudest bus driving position was for the Cloud County Community College Athletic Department.

Lee married his Concordia High School classmate Marla Joy Jorgensen on Aug. 12, 2017.

Lee was an avid Kansas State University and Chiefs fan, taking in all their games. Most of all he enjoyed his Cloud County (Dirty Birds) sporting events. He was a connoisseur of coffee and would welcome anyone for a cup and visit.

Lee is survived by his two daughters: Nicki Gale-Youngberg (Christopher), of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and Nanci (Mark) Wilson, of Minto, North Dakota; their mother, Terri (Tim) Shugrue, of Callahan, Florida; two grandsons; two nephews; and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marla Joy Jorgensen; his parents; his sister, Nancy Smith, who died two days before him; his brother-in-law, Richard Smith; and a great-niece.

Roy Caudill

Roy Caudill 1947-2023

The Rev. Roy Caudill, 76, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following a year-long cancer journey and other health-related issues. A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls.

Roy Braxton Caudill was born on Feb. 7, 1947, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to William and Belva (Kauffman) Caudill. He heard the call to ministry at the age of 12, after his baptism in the Baptist church.

Roy graduated from high school in 1966 and enlisted in the Air Force. After completing basic training in Texas, his service took him to many locations, including South Dakota; Illinois; Labrador, Canada; Guam, Okinawa, Japan; and New Jersey. A childhood love of airplanes developed into a career as an aircraft mechanic and quality control officer, as well as crew chief and aircraft systems instructor.

Roy met his future wife, Lazann Larson, while serving in the Air Force and working as a floor guard at a local skating rink. They were married in 1975 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisburg, South Dakota. Their adventure as husband and wife began immediately with a U-Haul truck and a long drive to their new home in New Jersey.

Roy graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1984, with a degree in occupational education. In 1986, after 20 years of honorable service, Roy retired from the Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant. He and his young family then moved to Sioux Falls, where he worked at a variety of jobs.

The call to ministry heard in childhood re-emerged, and Roy enrolled at the North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls. He and Lazann joined Asbury United Methodist Church, and Roy decided to become clergy in the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church. Roy was ordained deacon and probationary member in 1989 and elder and full member in 1992.

Roy served at Humboldt Congregational Church, and then he served United Methodist churches in the Dakotas Conference at White Lake-Underwood (19891992), Canistota United (1992-1998), Grand Forks Zion (1998-2003), and Sioux Falls Sunnycrest (20032010). He served as superintendent of the Glacial Lakes District from 2010 to 2015, when he retired. He continued serving as interim pastor at churches in the conference, including Huron Riverview-Virgil, Brandon Celebration, and Sioux Falls Hilltop.

In addition to his love of airplanes, Roy enjoyed oldies music and collecting records, outer space and stars and the “Star Trek” series, superheroes comic books and memorabilia and movies, and reading books and spending time at Barnes & Noble in Sioux Falls.

Roy is survived by his wife, Lazann, of Sioux Falls; two daughters: Shiloh (Mike) Jones, of Rogers, Arkansas, and Shalaine (Jason) Rostomily, of Sioux Falls; four grandchildren; a sister, Christine Peters; and many nieces and nephews.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Billy and Bart.

Richard Ukenholz

Richard Unkenholz 1927-2024

The Rev. Dr. Richard Unkenholz, 96, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Prescott, Arizona.

Richard Allan Unkenholz was born on Dec. 21, 1927, to Harold “Grant” and Isabel Unkenholz at Mandan, North Dakota, under very cold conditions. He came home to the family farm in a sled with heated stones under a fur blanket. He was confirmed at the Rural Methodist Church at rural Mandan, during the ministry of Grace Huck.

Richard married Patricia West. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University in Indiana, his Master of Divinity from Garrett, and his Doctor of Divinity degree at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.

Together Richard and Pat served Methodist churches in the North Indiana Conference and then in the North Dakota Conference at Edgeley-Jud-Nortonville (19571963), Valley City (1963-1969), Bismarck First (19691975), Jamestown First (1975-1984), Fargo Calvary (1984-1989), and Williston-Grenora-Bainville, Montana (1989-1993).

Richard and Pat both took retirement from the North Dakota Conference in 1993. Richard was honored as Jubilee Clergy in 2000. He led Bible studies at Prescott United Methodist Church and anywhere a Bible study needed presiding.

Richard dedicated his life to The United Methodist Church and the amazing folks who peopled his congregations throughout Indiana, North Dakota, and Montana. He cared about the needs of others and tried to support causes that enriched their lives.

He was a member of Golden K Kiwanis and served on the board for the Open Door Community Center, delivered meals from the Senior Citizen Center, was involved with the Church Relations Committee for Habitat for Humanity, and maintained a garden for Open Door Kitchen. He loved to read, garden, hunt, do puzzles, volunteer, write, collect jokes, and follow sports.

Richard was survived by his wife, Pat, of 72 years, who was a retired diaconal minister in the Dakotas Conference. But the days without him proved insurmountable, and Pat passed away April 22, 2024.

Richard is survived by his children: Mark (Karla Jean) Unkenholz, Jeanne (Robert) Kolberg, Carol Sue (Dan) Morgan, and David (Lisa Beuligan) Unkenholz; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Anthony Russell “Russ” Masartis

Anthony Russell Masartis 1946-2024

The Rev. Anthony Russell Masartis, 77, died on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at his home south of Wall, South Dakota. A private family celebration of life was held at a later date.

Anthony Russell Masartis was born Sept. 19, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Anthony and Josephine Masartis. He attended the Pittsburgh First Primitive Methodist Church, where he met his wife, Donna Lee Ceney, and preached his first sermon at age 15.

Russell and Donna married at their home church on Sept. 9, 1967. At that time, Russell was a student pastor. He attended California State College in California, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1969 with his bachelor’s degree in psychology. He then attended Salem School of Theology in Pennsylvania and was ordained elder in 1973 in the Primitive Methodist Church. In 1977 he earned his bachelor’s degree in education from California State College.

Russ and Donna had an inspiring ministry living in the Pennsylvania communities of Rowles Run, Wilkes-Barre, Carnegie, and Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville); Lowell, Massachusetts; and Benton, Wisconsin. Together they started Bible studies, youth groups, GRADE program (Growth Resulting after Discipleship and Evangelism), a fiber arts center, a winter walkers program, hot meal program, and several successful food pantries and thrift shops.

In 2006, Russ transferred from the Primitive Methodist Church to the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church and served as director of the Tree of Life Ministry at Mission, South Dakota on the Rosebud Reservation (2007-2015) and at Wall-Wasta

United Methodist churches (2015-2023). Russ retired in 2018 but continued serving part-time at Wall-Wasta. He was honored as Jubilee Clergy in 2023.

Russ and Donna started the Open Hearts Cancer Care Ministry to reach out with encouragement to cancer patients in South Dakota. He embraced the simpler life in the Badlands and loved spending time with his dogs and other animals.

Russ was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in September 2023 and enjoyed his life with his family right to the end.

He is survived by his daughter, Donnalynn James (William Deppe); his son, Russell Robert (Cheri) Masartis; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Russ had one great-great-grandchild on the way, due in July 2024, that he affectionately called “Tator Tot.”

Russ was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, on April 11, 2022.

Donna Mae Stewart

Donna Stewart 1933-2024

The Rev. Donna Stewart, 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of De Smet, South Dakota, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Funeral services were rescheduled to Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in De Smet, followed by The Order of the Eastern Star Service. Burial was in the De Smet Cemetery.

Donna Mae McGarvie was born on April 10, 1933, to Lee and Lottie (Garry) McGarvie in De Smet. The family lived in Cottonwood, South Dakota, at the time, then in Erwin, South Dakota, and later in De Smet. Donna graduated from De Smet High School in 1951. She attended Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell and taught in a rural school from 1952 to 1954.

She married Bert C. Stewart in 1954. They lived on a farm south of De Smet before moving to De Smet in 1963. She worked at the Jack and Jill store, the De Smet School, and the De Smet Good Samaritan Center.

Donna attended Huron College and then South Dakota State University in Brookings, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985. She attended North American Baptist Seminary in Sioux Falls and received a Master of Divinity degree in 1989.

She was ordained a deacon and probationary member of the South Dakota Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1988 and an elder and full member in 1991. She served at Leola-Frederick-Barnard UCC (1989-1993), Faulkton-Seneca (1993-1996), and Hitchcock-Broadland (1996-1999). She retired in 1999, and she and Bert moved back to De Smet.

Donna became the church organist and pianist in high school, and she continued to play for the church when she was the pastor. In the month before her passing, she played a digital piano for the chapel service at the nursing home in Sioux Falls.

She was an active member of the De Smet American Legion Auxiliary and Order of the Eastern Star. She was the Grand Organist in 1980 and again in 2000-2001, as well as the Assistant Grand Organist in 2010-2011.

Donna was a skilled quilt maker and enjoyed making quilts for family and for charities. She mastered the art of tatting and taught herself to decorate cakes. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and Solitaire on her iPhone and iPad. If you asked Donna if she wanted to stop for ice cream, her answer was, “I never say no to ice cream.”

Donna is survived by two daughters: Karen Brown, of Sioux Falls, and Susan Stewart, of Dickinson, Texas; daughter-in-law, Ronette Stewart, of Miller, South Dakota; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; a sister, Mary Lee Erickson, of Platte, South Dakota; and a brother, Darrell (Myra) McGarvie, of Belgrade, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert, in 1999; two sons: Calvin and his wife, Diane, and Steven; and two sons-in-law: Earl Brown and Stu Fenley.

Lucian “Lou” Prohaska

Lucian Prohaska 1938-2024

The Rev. Lucian Prohaska, 86, of Brookings, South Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Brookings. A private family burial was held in Adel, Iowa.

Lucian Frederick Prohaska was born Feb. 19, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Frederick G. and Nellie R. (Baker) Prohaska. He grew up near Earlham, Iowa, and was confirmed in the Earlham Methodist Church. Lou graduated from high school in De Soto, Iowa.

Lou met the love of his life, Karen Ballentine, and they were married on June 1, 1958.

Lou’s love of airplanes and flying led him to join the Iowa Air National Guard on his 17th birthday, during his junior year of high school. He attended Parks Air College in St. Louis, Missouri, after high school to earn his aviation mechanic certificate. He worked as an aircraft mechanic, serving with the Air Guard from 1955 to 1969 and achieving the rank of Master Sergeant in charge of the Special Project’s Shop.

Lou also served on active duty in the Air Guard in France from 1961-62. He worked as a jet pilot and chief mechanic for American Republic Insurance, and as William’s Pipeline mechanic manager. His work led the family to St. Louis; Adel, Iowa; Carlisle, Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa; and Sioux Falls.

Lou felt a calling to serve God that began in his youth. After his last child graduated from high school, Lou enrolled at South Dakota State University, in Brook-

ings, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology in 1987. He enrolled in seminary at St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri, and earned his Master of Divinity degree. He served at Independence, Missouri, while finishing seminary.

Lou was ordained deacon and probationary member of the South Dakota Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1989 and elder and full member in 1992. He served South Dakota churches at Edgemont United UMC-UCC-Pringle (1990-1994) and Winner (19942000).

Retirement in 2000 brought Lou and Karen to Volga, South Dakota, where he enjoyed leading a number of studies at Brookings First United Methodist Church. He also was active in the Volga Lions Club and was a member of the American Legion.

Lou’s passions were camping, reading, feeding his birds, and creating wood projects. He treasured every visit to the Black Hills. He enjoyed the colors of the Red Canyon, getting his buffalo fix, and watching the wildlife. He loved making things for others, and he had a wonderful sense of humor.

Lou is survived by his wife, Karen; a daughter, Laura (Morris) Cook; two sons: Dan Prohaska and John (Kim) Prohaska; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lucia (Harlan) Mueller.

He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Prohaska, and a daughter-in-law, Colette Prohaska.

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Minutes of the DAKOTAS Annual Conference - Held in BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA

From June 5, 2024, through June 8, 2024 - Bishop LANETTE PLAMBECK Presiding Organized January 1, 1994 - Number of This Session: THIRTY-ONE

PART I ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 619)

Secretary Amber Laffey - Mailing Address: 1331 University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-6552

Email: conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org

Statistician Joel Winckler - Mailing Address: 1331 University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-6552

Email: joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org

Treasurer Jim Ducker - Mailing Address: 1331 University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-6552

Email: Jim.Ducker@dakotasumc.org

2. Is the Annual Conference incorporated (¶603.1) YES

3. Bonding and auditing:

What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what amounts (¶¶618, 2511)

Employee dishonest coverage in the amount of $100,000 plus $1,000,000 for any natural person whether compensated or not who is an annual conference treasurer or trustee or a member of their staff who reports and is accountable to a conference treasurer or trustee and who receives or disperses, or handles funds which are the responsibility of the conference treasurer or trustee and any natural person, whether compensated or not, who is an annual conference president or chairperson of a conference council on finance and administration.

Have the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶617, 2511) YES (See report of Journal.)

4. What agencies have been appointed or elected a) Who have been elected chairpersons for the mandated structures listed Structure Chairperson Mailing Address Phone Number Email

Conference Council on Finance & Admin. (¶611)

Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635)

Conference Board of Pensions (¶639)

Board of Trustees (¶640, ¶2512)

Conference Committee on Episcopacy (¶637)

Ray Baker 2007 10th St N Fargo, ND 58102

Katie Ricke 1203 West St Yankton, SD 57078

Anne Osborne 1396 119U Ave SE Sibley, ND 58429

Kathy Chesney PO Box 727 Philip, SD 57567

TBD Conference Admin. Review Committee (¶636)

United Women in Faith (United Methodist Women) (¶647)

General Commission on United Methodist Men (¶648)

Conference Commission on Archives and History(¶641)

Stephen Perry 2200 2nd Ave #106 Anoka, MN 55303

Colleen McKirdy 845 N 5th St Spearfish, SD 57783

Robert Schultz 48109 283rd St Canton, SD 57013

Duane Coates 455 2nd Ave NE Valley City, ND 58072

701-232-6844 ray@fargofaithumc.org

605-467-0918 pastorkricke@gmail.com

701-435-2927 osborne@daktel.com

605-859-2310 chez@gwtc.net

763-427-6080 historian@centurylink.net

605-269-1054 captkeys@speartown.com

605-987-2569 bomar67@q.com

605-695-5561 dcoates70@yahoo.com

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 Agency Conference Agency Chairperson Mailing Address Phone # Email Conference Board of Church and Society Extending Missional Impact

Conference Board of Discipleship Ministries Developing Missional Leaders

Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger 210 15th Ave NE Jamestown, ND 58401 1223 N 22nd St Bismarck, ND 58501

Melissa Gall 406 Lakeview Dr Milbank, SD 57252

701-952-3718

701-255-1160

pastormarty@ daktel.com pastorkarl@mccabeumc.com

605-880-4500 melissa.gall@ hotmail.com

Conference Board of Global Ministry Extending Missional Impact

Conference Board of Higher Education and Ministry Developing Missional Leaders

Conference Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns

Extending Missional Impact

Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger

210 15th Ave NE Jamestown, ND 58401 1223 N 22nd St Bismarck, ND 58501

Melissa Gall 406 Lakeview Dr Milbank, SD 57252

Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger

Commission on Religion and Race Developing Missional Leaders

Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women Developing Missional Leaders

Commissions on Communications Extending Missional Impact

210 15th Ave NE Jamestown, ND 58401 1223 N 22nd St Bismarck, ND 58501

701-952-3718

701-255-1160

pastormarty@ daktel.com pastorkarl@mccabeumc.com

605-880-4500 melissa.gall@ hotmail.com

701-952-3718

701-255-1160

Melissa Gall 406 Lakeview Dr Milbank, SD 57252

Melissa Gall 406 Lakeview Dr Milbank, SD 57252

Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger

pastormarty@ daktel.com pastorkarl@mccabeumc.com

605-880-4500 melissa.gall@ hotmail.com

605-880-4500 melissa.gall@ hotmail.com

210 15th Ave NE Jamestown, ND 58401 1223 N 22nd St Bismarck, ND 58501

701-952-3718

701-255-1160

pastormarty@ daktel.com pastorkarl@mccabeumc.com

c) Indicate the conference agencies/organizations and chairperson(s) or equivalent which have responsibilities for the following functions: General Agency / Organization Name of Agency Chairperson Mailing Address Phone Number Email

Committee on Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶657) Developing Missional Leaders

Committee on Disability Concerns (¶653) Extending Missional Impact

Commission on Equitable Compensation (¶625) Generating Missional Resources

Conference Board of Laity (¶631) Developing Missional Leaders

Melissa Gall 406 Lakeview Dr Milbank, SD 57252

Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger

210 15th Ave NE Jamestown, ND 58401 1223 N 22nd St Bismarck, ND 58501

Nancy Bohlen 418 Elm Ave Brookings, SD 57006

Melissa Gall 406 Lakeview Dr Milbank, SD 57252

605-880-4500 melissa.gall@ hotmail.com

701-952-3718

701-255-1160

pastormarty@ daktel.com pastorkarl@mccabeumc.com

605-6927744 nbohlen@ swiftel.net

605-8804500 melissa.gall@ hotmail.com Committee on Native American Ministry (¶654) Extending Missional Impact

Conference Commission on Small Membership Church (¶645) Developing Missional Leaders

Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649)

Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶650)

Director of Connectional Ministries (¶608)

Jurisdictional Committee

Conference Chancellors

Conference Journal Editor

CCYM

Developing Missional Leaders

Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger

210 15th Ave NE Jamestown, ND 58401 1223 N 22nd St Bismarck, ND 58501

Melissa Gall 406 Lakeview Dr Milbank, SD 57252

Peggy Hanson 1021 7th St NW Madison, SD 57042

Melissa Gall 406 Lakeview Dr Milbank, SD 57252

Rebecca Trefz 1331 University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

To be filled

Steve Ottmar Nancy Oviatt 1331 University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

Rebecca Trefz 1331 University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

701-9523718 701-2551160 pastormarty@ daktel.com pastorkarl@mccabeumc.com

605-8804500 melissa.gall@ hotmail.com

605-2562162 pastorphanson@ gmail.com

605-8804500 melissa.gall@ hotmail.com

605-9966552 rebecca.trefz@ dakotasumc.org

605-996-6552 sottmar@ ottmarlaw.com nancy@ grolawfirm.com

605-996-6552 rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org

d) 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

e) What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the annual conference?

Structure Chairperson Mailing Address

Common Table Jeanne Sortland PO Box 25 Wimbledon, ND 58492

Human Resources Nancy Bohlen

Committee on Nominations Jennifer Hallenbeck Orr

Extended Cabinet Bishop Plambeck

418 Elm Ave Brookings, SD 57006

2240 Hoover Ave Bismarck, ND 58501

122 W Franklin Ave, Ste 200 Minneapolis, MN 55404

Camping and Retreat Ministry Tyrel Schlecht 1018 5th Ave SW Jamestown, ND 58401

Records, Rules and Procedures Rebecca Trefz 1331 University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

Disaster Response To be filled

Sessions Kay Braun 607 Hackberry Dr. S, Fargo, ND 58104

Journal Editorial Rebecca Trefz 1331 University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

Resolutions and General Conference Petitions Rebecca Trefz 1331 University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

Phone Number

Email

C: 701-320-1477 pastorjeannes@ gmail.com

C: 605-692-7744 nbohlen@swiftel.net

C: 701-595-6251 jennifer.hallenbeck@ gmail.com

O: 612-230-6152 bishopsoffice@ dkmnareaumc.org

C: 605-237-6786 tymannd@hotmail.com

O: 605-996-6552 rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc. .org

C: 701-232-1915 kkbndak@gmail.com

O: 605-996-6552 rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc. org

O: 605-996-6552 rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc. org

5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept and reported their respective data in accordance with the prescribed formats (¶606.8) ? In consultation with GCFA, we have provided complete annual statistics forms to be completed by each local church.

6. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for clergy for the ensuing year (¶¶342, 625.3)? Full Connection: $50,203 and $47,885, respectively

7. 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)? 690,880 (Approved by CFA and Common Table – to be ratified by AC in June)

8. 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) ? $0

b) What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year

(1) For the World Service Fund

(2) For the Ministerial Education Fund

(3) For the Black College Fund

(4) For the Africa University Fund

(5) For the Episcopal Fund

(6) for the General Administration Fund

(7) for the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund

9. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 660):

$244,277

$84,494

$33,704

$7,543

$120,408

$41,285

$3,497

a) Conference Co-lay leader: Karl Rockeman, PO Box 3132, Dickinson, ND 58602

Conference Co-lay leader: John Srstka, 5604 W Cir Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Associate conference lay leaders: n/a

b) District and associate district lay leaders:

Northeast: Elizabeth Ewing-Lee

Northwest: Lisa Rhodes

Southeast: Nancy Hallenbeck, Val Melmer

Southwest: JoAnn Hipple

10. 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 10. c, d, e, or f)

GCFA # Church Name District Mailing Address Phone Number Date Founded

TBD Sioux Falls The Collective Southeast July 2022

TBD Conference Online Faith Community – The Sanctuary Conference Wide PO Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301

May 2023

b) Organized or continued as Mission Congregations (¶259,1-4 continue to list congregations here until listed in questions 10.c, d, e, or f)

GCFA # Church Name District Mailing Address Phone Number Date Founded N/A

c) Organized or continued Satellite Congregations (¶247.22 continue to list here until listed in questions 14.a, d, e, or f)

GCFA # Church Name Parent Church District Mailing Address Date Launched

540972 Embrace - Tea Sioux Falls Embrace Southeast 2800 E 57th St Sioux Falls, SD 57108

April 2014

540972 Embrace - Sertoma Sioux Falls Embrace Southeast 2800 E 57th St Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Sept 2016

TBD Legacy – South Bismarck Legacy Northwest 609 N 34th Street Bismarck, ND 58501

d) Organized as Chartered (¶259.5-10)

Jan 2019

GCFA # Church Name District Mailing Address Phone Number Date Chartered N/A

e) Merged (¶¶2546, 2547)

(1) United Methodist with United Methodist

District GCFA # Name of First Church GCFA # Name of Second Church GCFA # Name of Merged Church Date Merged N/A

(2) Other mergers (indicate denomination)

District GCFA # Name of First Church GCFA# Name of Second Church GCFA # Name of Merged Church Date Merged N/A

f) Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2549) Include reason for each church listed.

(1) New Church Start (¶259.2,3, ¶2553)

GCFA # Church Name District Location Date Closed Reason for Closure Bismarck Mission Northwest Bismarck, ND June 20, 2024

(2) Mission Congregation (¶259.1a, ¶2553)

GCFA # Church Name District Location Date Closed Reason for Closure N/A

(3) Satellite Congregation (¶247.22)

GCFA # Church Name District Location Date Closed Reason for Closure N/A

(4) Chartered Local Church (¶259.5, ¶2553)

GCFA # Church Name District Location Date Closed Reason for Closure

545804 Garden City NE Garden City, SD Aug.15, 2023 Disaffiliation

548647 Fairburn SW Fairburn, SD Aug.15, 2023 Disaffiliation

542754 Kindred Calvary NE Kindred, ND Aug.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

542776 Walcott Zion NE Walcott, ND Aug.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

547483 Kimball SE Kimball, SD Aug.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

546342 Redfield SE Redfield, SD Aug.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

545600 Cresbard SW Cresbard, SD Aug.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

546524 Tolstoy SW Tolstoy, SD Aug.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

548088 Wessington Springs SE Wessington Springs, SD Sept.30, 2023 Disaffiliation

542116 Cavalier NE Cavalier, ND Oct.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

545666 Doland SE Doland, SD Dec.29, 2023 Disaffiliation

543246 Napoleon NW Napoleon, ND Dec.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

545837 Streeter NW Streeter, ND Dec.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

546546 Tulare SE Tulare, SD Dec.31, 2023 Disaffiliation

542275 Elgin NW Elgin, ND Dec.31, 2023 Closed

g) Relocated and to what address

GCFA # Church Name District Mailing Address Physical Location Date Relocated N/A

h) Changed name of church (Example: "First" to "Trinity")

GCFA # Former Name New Name Address District N/A

i) Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶41, 260)

GCFA # Name Membership Sending Conference N/A

j) What cooperative parishes in structured forms have been established (¶206)?

GCFA # Parish Name Charge Name Church Name District N/A

k) What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? N/A

11. Are there Ecumenical Shared Ministries in the conference (¶207, 208)?

a) Federated church

GCFA # Name District Other Denomination(s)

999476 Carrington Northwest UCC

542867 Ellendale Northwest PC-USA 999498 Grafton Northeast PC-USA 540700 Hillsboro Northeast UCC

548784 Hot Springs Southwest PC-USA, AB 999487 Park River Northeast PC-USA

549004 Philip Southwest PC-USA

549243 Timber Lake Southwest ELCA, AB 548124 Woonsocket Southeast ELCA

b) Union Church

GCFA # Name District Other Denomination(s)

548000 Alpena United Southeast UCC 541420 Bottineau Northwest PC-USA

546967 Canistota Southeast PC-USA

548603 Edgemont Southwest UCC

545688 Elkton United Southeast UCC

547324 Garretson Southeast UCC

547483 Kimball Protestant Parish Southeast ELCA, PC-USA 542220 Rugby Emmanuel Northwest PC-USA

c) Merged Church

GCFA # Name

Other Denomination(s) N/A

d) Yoked Parish

GCFA #

545267 Lake Preston UMC/UCC, Lake Preston UCC Southeast UCC 548443 Camp Crook UMC, Buffalo UCC Southwest UCC 548682 Faith UMC, Marcus PC-USA Southwest PC-USA 999498 Grafton Federated, Minto Knox PC-USA Northeast PC-USA 542696 Holmes UMC, Sharon Trinity ELCA, Beaver Creek ELCA Northeast ELCA 541908 Lansford UMC, Lansford ELCA, Glenburn ELCA Northwest ELCA 540824 Larimore UMC, Arvilla PC-USA, Emerado PC-USA Northeast PC-USA 546147 Leola UMC, Frederick UMC, Barnard UCC

Northeast UCC 999487 Park River Federated, Fordville PC-USA

549004 Philip Federated, Interior PC-USA

549243 Timber Lake Federated, Isabell UCC

Northeast PC-USA

Southwest PC-USA

Southwest ELCA, UCC, AB

12. What changes have been made in the district and charge lines? Please list the GCFA number beside church name

- Wessington Springs( 548088)/ Alpena (548000) separated; Alpena is now one charge with Virgil (5531)

- Burke (548421)/ Herrick (548762) are now one charge with Gregory (548705) called the Abundance Parish

- Miller (( 546205)/ Harrold (545906) / Highmore (545985) are now one charge (new parish alignment)

- Ellendale United (542867)/ Edgeley Wesley (542845)/ Jud (543064)/ are now one charge (new parish alignment)

PART II PERTAINING TO ORDAINED AND LICENSED CLERGY

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.

13. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration (¶¶604.4, 605.7)?

None of us is blameless before God, all stand in need of the continual grace of God. We give thanks for the faithful ministries of the clergy members of the annual conference. The character and conference relations of all clergy members have been reviewed by the Cabinet and the Board of Ordained Ministry, and those clergy found to be in good standing are approved for annual appointment. All grievances and charges are resolved or are under supervisory care.

14. Who constitute:

a) The Administrative Review Committee (¶636) (v): Stephen Perry/chair, Gary Rae; Alternate: Jeff Adel

b) The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d):

Jen Tyler/ chair, Tom Dravland, Sara McManus

c) The Committee on Investigation (¶2703)

Clergy: Douglas Diehl, Jenene Earl Lay: Joanne Ottmar, Terry Prendergast

15. 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

Davis Anderson Southwest 2024

Carrie Gilkerson Northwest 2024

Taylor Johnson Southeast 2015

George Keehner Southwest 2024

Manuel Loaeza Southeast 2000

Andrea Plueddeman Northeast 2022

Paul Plueddeman Northeast 2024

Janson Stefan Northeast 2019

b) Who has 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.)

Name Receiving Conference Date Originally Certified Date Accepted by District in Other Conf. N/A

c) Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry

Name District Date Certified Date Discontinued

Christine Cappetta Southeast 2019 07/0123

Tyler Kopp Southeast 2022

Jason Martens Southeast 2018 8/22/23

Mary Morgan Southeast 2020 12/03/23

Rick Andrus Southeast 2017 8/23/23

(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 15 and in 16 or 17). Students appointed as Local Pastors (¶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.)

16. 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

Natalie Buck Northeast 2017

Kara Heagel Northeast 2018

Manuel Loaeza Southeast 2017

Melissa Rowenhorst Southeast 2022

17. Who are approved and appointed as: (Indicate for each person the first year the license was awarded. Indicate what progress each has made within the course of study or the name of the seminary in which they are enrolled. Indicate with an asterisk those that 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 License Awarded Years Completed with Course of Study

*Richard Bensinger 2024 (Transfer from Virginia Conf.)

Robert Blackburn 2021

*John Britt 2012

*Jason Christensen 2018

*Rick Craig 2004

Brandon Dunham 2018

Andy Early 2017

Veronica Fleming 2017

Rebecca Hafner 2023

*Kimberly Hastings 2020

*Delton Wayne Huber, Jr 2005 (2011 PL to FL)

*Laurie Kidd 2005

*Sharla McCaskell 2004

* Charlie Moore 2015 (2017 PL to FL)

*MDiv 2022

*Completed 2018

*MDiv 2021

*Completed 2009

SFS-Kairos

SFS-Kairos

SFS-Kairos

SFS-Kairos

*MDiv 2023

*Completed 2016

*Completed 2010

*Completed 2010

*M.Div. 2023

Cheryl Nymann 2016 12 modules

*Taryn Ragels 2020 (2023 PL to FL)

*Rydel Samuelson 2023

John Schomberg 2021

Shawn Stoll 2023

Cory Thrall 2014 (2022 FL to PL) (2024 PL to FL)

Justin Trent 2024

*Travis Voeltz 2019 (2022 PL to FL)

*M.Div. 2021

*M.Div.2023

SFS - Kairos

SFS - Kairos

*SFS - Kairos

b) Part-time local pastors (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments)

Name First Year License Awarded Fraction of full time

*John E. Anderson 2020 3/4

Tiana Bohn 2021 1/4

*Jordan Buchholz 2020 1/4

Tara Bush 2023 1/2

Years Completed with Course of Study

*MTS 2006

SFS-Kairos

*M.Div. 2023

SFS - Kairos

Tiff Dorfman 2021 1/2 1 module

Connie Eichinger 2012 1/2 17 modules

Rita Ennen 2023 1/2

Tia Felberg 2020 1/2

Travis Finke 2017 3/4

*Brian Gregg 2019 1/4

Randy Harwood 2014 1/2

Jesse Irvine 2022 3/4

*Susan Jennys 2008 3/4

Donna Kuper 2018 1/4

Jordan MinnichKjesbo 2022 1/2

Brian Rock 2019 3/4

SFS-Kairos

*M.Div. 2000

SFS - Kairos

SFS - Kairos

*Completed 2023

SFS

SFS-Kairos

SFS-Kairos

Judy Sayler 2014 3/4 18 modules

*Charles Smith 2017 3/4

*M.Div. 2007

Diane Stangohr 2022 3/4 2 modules

*Carli Steffes 2018 1/4

*Don Vanderlip 2016 3/4

Travis Waltner 2014 3/4

*M.Div. 2004

*M.Div. 2009

SFS-Kairos

Brenda Wicks 2019 1/4 5 modules

Josh Willprecht 2021 1/4

SFS-Kairos

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)

Name First Year License Awarded Seminary Home Conference N/A

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 N/A

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.)

Name Serving Conference COS \ Seminary N/A

18. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)

Name Date discontinued

Molly Leger Aug.1, 2023

Zach Kingery Sept.1, 2023

Paul Kimball Sept.18, 2023

19. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4) (v)

Name Years Completed in Course of Study

N/A

20. 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 N/A

b) Other Methodist Denominations

Name Clergy Status Denomination

Pete Grassow OE Methodist Church of South Africa

21. What clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved to serve appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Annual Conference while retaining their denominational affiliation (¶¶331.8, 346.2) (v) Designate with an asterisk those who have been accorded voting rights within the annual conference. Indicate credential.

Name Clergy Status Denomination

Tim Bauer OL UCC (United Church of Christ)

Chuck Belzer OL UCC (United Church of Christ)

David Cook OL PC USA (Presbyterian Church)

Laura Isakson Cook OF EC (Evangelical Covenant)

Robin Dill OF PC USA (Presbyterian Church)

*Daren Junker OF AB (American Baptist)

Rick Loewen OF CCCC (Conservative Congregational Christian Conf )

*Ron Snethen OF NAZ (Nazarene)

*John Werth OF EPC (Evangelical Presbyterian Church)

22. Who are affiliate members: List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held.

a) With vote (¶586.4b) (v)

N/A

Name Member Conference/Denomination First Year of Affiliation

b) Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4) (v 2/3)

N/A

Name Member Conference/Denomination First Year of Affiliation

NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another conference, list these persons in Question 36 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 23-35, whichever are appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommodating conference.

23. Who are elected as associate members ¶322 (3/4v) List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 23:

Name Member Conference/Denomination First Year of Affiliation

N/A

24. 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)

Name Seminary

*Cindy Heidelberger Sioux Falls Seminary

b) Provisional Elders under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b or ¶324.6 (3/4v); ¶ 322.4 (v 3/4)

Name Seminary

Annie Carlson Kairos University

*Stephanie Eliason Kairos University

Allison Galbreath

Wesley Theological Seminary

25. Who are continued as provisional members, in what year were they admitted to provisional membership, 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

*Quaya Ackerman PE 2021

*Bryce Blank PE 2022

*Thanael Certa-Werner PE 2022

*Don Dinger PE 2023

*Krista Ducker PE 2023

*Julie Gregg PE 2021

*Rodney Knock PE 2021

*Amber Laffey PD 2023

*Teresa Person PE 2022

*Sandee Prouty-Cole PD 2022

*Teresa Whetsel PE 2022

b) Provisional deacons who became provisional elders (v)

Name Original Year of Membership

N/A

c) Provisional elders who became provisional deacons (v) (Indicate year)

Name Original Year of Membership

N/A

d) Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or denominations (¶347.1) (v)

Name Clergy Status Original Year of Membership Previous Conference or Denomination

Andrea Johnson PE 2023 Evangelical Covenant Church

26. What ordained clergy have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 23:

a) As provisional members (¶347.3c) (v)

Name Clergy Status Date Received Former Denomination

N/A

b) As local pastors (¶347.3) (v)

Name Clergy Status Date Received Former Denomination

N/A

27. What ordained clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized (¶348)

Name Clergy Status Previous Denomination

N/A

28. Who are elected as members in full connection (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 23. Anyone appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 29-30 or 32, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 27 in a previous year.) (v 3/4):

a) Deacons

N/A

b) Elders

Janice Thompson

Michele Slott

Name

Name

29. Who are ordained as deacons and what seminary awarded their degree. 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 23

a) After provisional membership (¶330) (v 3/4)

Name Seminary

N/A

b) Transfer from elder (¶309) (v 3/4)

Name Seminary

N/A

30. Who are ordained as elders and what seminary awarded their degree

a) After provisional membership (¶335) (v 3/4)

Name Seminary

Janice Thompson Sioux Falls Seminary

Michele Slott Kairos University

b) Transfer from deacon (¶309) (v 3/4)

Name Seminary

N/A

31. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶364) (v)

N/A

Name Clergy Status Year Previously Discontinued

32. Who are readmitted (¶¶365-367 [v], ¶368 [v 2/3]):

Name Clergy Status Previous Status

N/A

33. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶357.7): (v)

Name Clergy Status Year Retired

N/A

34. 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)

Name Clergy Status Previous Conference Date of Transfer

Richard Bensinger FL Virginia Conference 1/1/2024

35. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2) List alphabetically. Indicate credential.

Name Clergy Status Previous Methodist Denomination Date of Transfer

N/A

36. Who have been ordained as a courtesy to other conferences, after election by the other conference. See note preceding Question 23. Such courtesy elections or ordinations do not require transfer of conference membership.

a) Deacons

Name Member Conference

N/A

b) Elders

Name Member Conference

N/A

37. Who have been transferred out to other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶416.5) List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 23.

Name Clergy Status New Conference Date of Transfer

N/A

38. Who are discontinued as provisional members (¶327) (v).

a) By expiration of eight-year time limit (¶ 327)

Name Clergy Status

N/A

b) By voluntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v)

Name Clergy Status

N/A

c) By involuntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v)

Name Clergy Status

N/A

d) By reaching Mandatory Retirement Age (¶ 327.7)

Name Clergy Status

N/A

39. Who are on location

a) Who has been granted honorable location (¶358.1)

(1) This year (v)

Name Clergy Status Charge Conference Membership Date Effective N/A

(2) Previously

Name Year Originally Granted Charge Conference Membership Year of Most Recent Report

Amy Atkins 2022

Travis Krogman 2022

Russell Whaley 2014

b) Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors (¶358.2) Indicate date and appointment.

Name Appointment Year Originally Granted Location N/A

c) Who has been placed on administrative location (¶359)

(1) This year (v)

Name Date Effective Charge Conference Membership N/A

(2) Ad Interim Administrative Location (v)

Name Date Effective Charge Conference Membership N/A

(3) Previously

Name Year Originally Placed Charge Conference Membership Year of Most Recent Report N/A

40. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶358.3):

a) This year (v)

Name Clergy Status Year Honorable Location Originally Granted Charge Conference Membership N/A

b) Previously

Name Clergy Status Year Hon. Loc. originally granted Charge Conference Membership

Elmer Brinkman RE 1977 Watertown First

Anne Geschwinder RE 1986 N/A

Stanley Haidle RE 2002 Mitchell Downtown First

John Jarman RE 1992 Fargo Faith

Perry Kimble RE 1996 Linton

Linda Renaud RE 2010

Daniel Rice RE 1977

Joel Rickenbach RE 1974 Prairie View

41. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶358.2) (v)

Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status N/A

42. Who have had their conference membership terminated

a) By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶360.1, .4)

Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status New Reported Denomination

Arlyn Coalter Aug.22, 2023 RE

Marvin Winstryg Aug.24, 2023 RA

Mark Britton Aug.31, 2023 FE

Steve Behrens Sept.11, 2023 RE

Bill Hoffman Sept.21, 2023 RE

Elmo Herman Sept.26, 2023 RE

Sarah Herman Sept.26, 2023 RE

Chet Cataldo Oct.3, 2023 RE

Darwin Kopfman Nov.7, 2023 RE

Rey Colon Dec.31, 2023 PE

Juwle Nagbe Dec.31, 2023 RE

John Price Jan.1, 2024 RE

b) By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶360.2, .4) (v)

Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status

N/A

c) By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶360.3, .4; 2719.2)

N/A

Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status

d) By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶¶ 358.2, 359.3) (v)

N/A

Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status

e) By trial (¶2713)

N/A

Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status

43. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶362.1d, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3 - Give effective dates. Indicate credential.

N/A

Name Date Effective Clergy Status

44. Deceased (List alphabetically)

a) What associate members have died during the year?

Active:

N/A

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

Retired:

N/A

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

b) What provisional members have died during the year – Indicate credential.

Active:

N/A

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

Retired:

N/A

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

c) What elders have died during the year

Active:

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

N/A

Retired:

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

Roy Caudill 02-07-1947 11/01/2023

Duane Ewers 01/29/1935 08/31/2023

Lee Gale 06-17-1952 10/15/2023

Russell Masartis 09-19-1946 02-10-2024

Lucian Prohaska 02-19-1938 03-20-2024

Donna Stewart 04/10/1933 03-19-2024

Richard Unkenholz 12-21-1927 01-06-2024

d) What deacons have died during the year

Active:

N/A

Retired:

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

N/A

e) What local pastors have died during the year

Active:

N/A

Retired:

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

Name Date of Birth Date of Death

N/A

45. What provisional or ordained members (elders and deacons) have received appointments in other

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

Name Clergy Status Conference Where Appointed Appointment

Jennifer Anderson FE Minnesota 7/1/2017

Andy Bartel FE Alaska 7/1/2015

David Birkeland RE Minnesota 7/1/2020

Stan Bockwoldt FE Wisconsin 7/1/2015

Justin Iverson FE Illinois Great Rivers 8/1/2022

Autumn Krueger FE Alaska 7/1/2017

Clifford Nelson RE Minnesota (1/2) 6/1/2020

Eric Van Meter FE Kentucky 1/1/2024

46. 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, 5 years or less (¶353.2a 3) (v)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference N/A

(2) Personal, more than 5 years (¶353.2a 3) (v 2/3)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference N/A

(3) Family, 5 years or less (¶353.2b 3) (v)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference N/A

(4) Family, more than 5 years (¶353.2b 3) (v 2/3)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference N/A

(5) Transitional (¶353.2c)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference N/A

b) Involuntary

(1) Involuntary Leave (¶ 354) (v 2/3)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference N/A

(2) Ad Interim Involuntary Leave (JCD 1355) (v)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference N/A

47. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶351) (v)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference N/A

48. Who have been granted medical leave due to medical or disabling conditions (¶356) (v)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference

Howard Baird FE 05/04/2017

Lori Broschat FE 06/01/2021

Kevin Kloster FE 10/01/2020 Rapid City Canyon Lake

Rich Zeck FE 07/01/2023

49. 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 N/A

b) Previously

Name Date Effective Michelle Brennan Dec. 31, 2021

Elders

c) This year

Name Date Effective

Mark Gronseth Dec.31, 2023

Jeff Adel July 1, 2024

Paul Budd July 1, 2024

d) Previously Name Date Effective

Darrel J. Aleson 2011

Dennis E. Aleson 2009

Peder O. Anderson 2014

*David A. Andrews 2008

*Donald E. Andrews 2007

Royal Archer 2020

Gail L. Arnold 2011

Linda Baldock 2017

Deborah Ball-Killbourne 2016

Gary Lee Ball-Kilbourne 2013

Judy Banwart 2016

Gerald R. Bass 2013

*William L. Bates, Jr. 2012

Hazel Behrens 2018

Darlis A. Berkenpas 2011

Mary Ann Bernard 2023

Neil Blair 2023

*Boyd Ardell Blumer 1997

Laura Borman 2016

Dick Willard Boyd 2012

*Allan R. Brockway 1989

Jeri Burns 2016

*J. Edwin Coates 2005

Donald C. Crippen 2012

Kermit Culver 2020

Douglas E. Diehl 2014

*Emil H. Eberhart 2005

Penelope V. Eberhart 2005

Mark Ellingson 2023

*Donald Elmer 2008

*John T. “Jack” Erickson 2006

*Gerald A. Fike 2000

*Richard W. Fisher 2001

*Bruce Forbes 2018

Richard N. Fossum 2014

Dennis R. Gellhaus 2015

*Rodney R. Gist 1989

*William Gran 2016

*Bruce C. Gray 1998

Eric Grinager 2018

Howard L. Grinager 2012

Edward Tom Haggar 2014

*Leonard K. Haggin 1996

Mina Hall 2018

Brian Hazard 2018

Rick Hazen 2017

*David Heetland 2020

*John W. Hisel 2012

Mark Holland 2017

F. Eve Hook 2007

*John A. Jacoway 1996

Elizabeth Jassmann

Massingill 2017

Linova L. Jennewein 2001

*Cameron W. Johnson 1994

Ronald Johnson 2020

J. Sue Kana-Mackey 2009

John C. Katter 2006

Elizabeth Kelsey 2014

*Peggy J. Kieras 2012

Genie H. Kistler 2010

Donna S. Kjonaas 2009

*Henry K. Kor 2009

Greg Kroger 2022

Iva Laudermith 2017

Thomas Edward Lavery 2013

Mary-Lee Lint 2015

*Phillip E. Lint 2006

*Richard A. Lutz 2003

*David E. Mack 2000

Deborah A. Mack 2011

Randy Maddox 2018

Nancy Manning 2017

*Richard M. Mayer 2002

Frank McKeehan 2018

*Wayne M. McKirdy 1991

John McKnight, Jr. 2017

Donna J. McLaird 2004

*Dwight L. Meier 2002

*Mark W. Meier 2010

*Max E. Meier 1999

Patricia L. Mersch 2014

*Peter W. Moe 1998

David Motta 2021

*Lionel P.A. Muthiah 1992

Clifford Nelson 2017

Morris E. Nelson 2011

Julie Nygaard 2016

Susan K. O’Connell 2013

*James D. Patrick 2008

*Edward E. Pease 2006

Kenrad V. Pederson 2015

*Russell M. Peirce 1994

E. Stephen Perry 2014

*Calvin L. Petersen 1998

Mark Phillips 2022

Randy Phillips 2023

Rick Pittenger 2021

*Gary W. Rae 2011

*Eldon H. Reich 2014

Warren Rhodes 2016

Sheila B. Richards 2006

Dick Rinearson 2019

Penelope J. Ritter 2010

Bob Ruedebusch 2022

Sunandkumar D. Samuel 2013

Glen Sayler 2022

*Arthur H. Scanson 2010

Perry Schnabel 2019

*Walter J. Schott 1995

*DeVern E. Schwenn 2000

Jeanne Gaard Semrad 2010

Mary Ann Sheldon 2012

Gail L. Shlanta-Peasley 1997

*Robert L. Simmons 2004

*Roger A. Smith 1989

Randall Spahr 2020

Marilyn Spurrell 2017

*K. James Stein 1995

Gerald Alvin Stolp 2013

*Richard Sykes 2000

Wayne L. Tieszen 2003

Rodney Tkach 2021

*James G. Towler 1994

Dean Trapp 2023

Albartus Lee VanEssen 2013

Tim Vorlage 2022

Cori Waisanen 2014

Donald A. Watt 2011

*Warren L. Wenzel 2001

*A. Julian Wigen 2003

*Peary A. Wilson 2006

*David C. Wu 2005

Peggy Ann Zerface 2013

Steven Ziebarth 2020

50. 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 N/A

b) Previously

Name Date Effective

David Birkeland 2018

Muriel A. Oates 2003

Lou Whitmer 2023

51. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5):

a) This year

Name Date Effective

Kippy Udehn 11/19/23

b) Previously

Name Date Effective

Ken Ballard 2021

Fern M. Bailey 2013

Martha Brandt 2019

Mike Flowers 2023

Larry N. Guenther 2007

Becky Holten 2018

Gary H. Johnson 2016

James Konsor 2019

Marlyn Kuper 2001

Kris Larson 2020

Ken Mund 2022

Tom C Petersen 2015

Jan C. Price 2012

Grace C. Rhodes 2012

Marlin Sapp 2023

David Severtson 2019

Raenelle Sorensen 2018

Rae L. Speiser 2011

Mark Turner 2022

Jeff Vore 11/1/2019

Barry Whipkey 2023

52. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference:

a) By appointment category and conference relationship - Notes:

(1) Where applicable, the question numbers on this report form corresponding to each category have been placed in parenthesis following the category title. Where these question numbers appear, the number reported in that category should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions.

(2) For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows:

¶344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency.

¶344.1b): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement by the

Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. ¶344.1d): the number of clergy members appointed to other valid ministries, confirmed by a twothirds vote of the Annual Conference.

Note: Report those in extension ministry in one category only. See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment categories.

Note: Those approved to serve as a local pastor, but not currently under appointment, are not counted as clergy members of the conference

Pastors and deacons whose primary appointment is to a Local Church (¶¶331.1c, 339) (74)

Deacons (in full connection & provisional) serving Beyond the Local Church (¶331.1a, b) (72a, b)

Appointments to Extension

Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1a, c) (71a)

Appointments to Extension

Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1b) (71b)

Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1d) (71c)

Appointments to Attend School (¶331.3) (73)

Appointed to Other Annual Conferences (45)

Leave of Absence (46a,b)

Family Leave (46a)

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

Clergy Demographics

PART III CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED MINISTRY

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

53. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry

Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry

Marilyn Spurrell RE

Spiritual Formation

54. Who is certified in specialized ministry - List the areas of specialized ministry.

Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry

Quaya Ackerman PE

Michelle Brennan RD

Debra Ball-Kilbourne RE

Carolyn Knight Lay

Sandee Prouty Cole PD

55. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry

Spiritual Formation Certificate

Associate in Christian Education

Minister in Christian Education

Associate in Christian Education

Spiritual Formation Certificate

Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry Sending Conference N/A

56. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry

Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry Receiving Conference N/A

57. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry

N/A

Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry

PART IV CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY

58. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 268, and 666.10) (List alphabetically, by district)

Name District

Joanne Singery Johnson Northeast

Sharon DuVal Northwest

Anne Osborne Northwest

Jerry Bottger Southwest

Beata Ferris Southwest

George Keehner Southwest

Adele Kenkel Southeast

Janet Madsen Southwest

Richard Wahlstrom Southwest

Chad Zachrison Southeast

PART V DIACONAL MINISTERS

(Paragraph numbers in questions 64 - 71 refer to the 1992 Book of Discipline )

59. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)

Name Previous Annual Conference Date

N/A

60. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)

Name Previous Annual Conference Date

N/A

61. 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)

Name Date Effective

N/A

62. What diaconal ministers have died during the year

a) Effective:

N/A

b) Retired:

Name Date of Birth

Name Date of Birth

Patricia Unkenholz July 07, 1930 April 22, 2024

Date of Death

Date of Death

63. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v)

Name

Type of Leave

Date Originally Granted N/A

64. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e):

Name Date Originally Granted N/A

65. Who have returned to active status from extended leave (¶313.1e) (v)

Name

Date Originally Granted N/A

66. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2): (Under ¶313.2b, v2/3)

a) This year

N/A

b) Previously

N/A

Name

Name

Date Effective

Date Effective

PART VI APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS

67. 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 increments) is approval granted (¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506) (v 2/3, after 8 years v 3/4):

Name Appointment

Fraction of Full-Time Service

Krista Ducker Ben Clare ¼ time, 1st year as PE (plus Extension appointment ½)

Jan Gross Dell Rapids ¾ time, 3rd year

Ron Olson Parker/ Hurley ¾-time, 6th year

Jeanne Sortland Wimbledon/ Kensal ½-time, 7th year

Dayne Zachrison Devils Lake First ¾-time, 2nd year

b) What deacons in full connection and provisional deacons are approved for appointment to less than full-time service (¶331.7)

Name

Appointment

Fraction of Full-Time Service

Amber Laffey Alexandria ½ time, 1st year

68. 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?

Name

Appointment

Marilyn Spurrell White/ Sterling (1/4) 1/15/24 6/30/24

Howard Grinager Sioux Falls Wesley (1/4) 2/12/24 6/30/24

69. 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 (Attach a list.) See Ministry Appointments in the Journal.

70. 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.

Date Name Status From (Appointment/District) To (Appointment/District)

8/1/23 Elmo Herman FE Gregory

8/1/23 Molly Leger PL Webster/ Bristol-Butler

8/15/23 Sandee Prouty-Cole PD Transitional Leave

8/16/23 Rob Salmonson FE Clark/ Garden City

8/22/23 Jason Martens Cert. Cand. Certified Candidate

8/22/23 Arlyn Coalter RE Olivet as RE

8/23/23 Rick Andrus Cert. Cand. Certified Candidate

8/24/23 Marvin Winstryg RA Kindred/ Walcott as RA

8/31/23 Paul Rowenhorst OF Redfield

8/31/23 Mark Britton FE Marion/ Dickey

8/31/23 Barbara McKewin OA Milbank Parkview/ Big Stone Tabor

9/1/23 Denise Van Meter OE None

9/1/23 Zach Kingery PL Wessington Springs/ Alpena (3/4)

9/1/23 Melissa Rowenhorst PL Frankfort (1/2)

9/11/23 Steve Behrens RE Retirement

9/18/23 Paul Kimball FL Extension

9/21/23 Bill Hoffman RE Retirement

9/26/23 Elmo Herman RE Retirement

9/26/23 Sarah Herman RE Retirement

Retirement as RE

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

Attend School (primary appt) and The Sanctuary (secondary appt)

Clark (Garden City disaffiliated)

None (Termination)

None - Withdrawn UMC membership

None (Withdrawn)

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

None (Redfield disaffiliated)

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

None – last BAC 2023

Virgil/ Alpena (1/2)

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

No appointment - Cert. Candidate

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

9/27/23 Tiff Dorfman PL Ext. Luther Manor & Sanford Ext. Sanford Chaplain (1/2)

10/3/23 Chet Cataldo RE Retirement

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

10/15/23 Taryn Ragels FL Mitchell Fusion (3/4) Mitchell Fusion (3/4) & DWU Campus Ministry (1/4)

10/23/23 John Bergh RL Retirement

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

10/26/23 Allen Finger OF Elgin Bethesda UMC/Ebenezer UCC None – church closed

10/31/23

Ben Ingebretson OF Area Director New Church Dev.

None – position discontinued

11/1/23 George Keehner CLM Rapid Valley (1/4) Grief Ministry Prairie View (1/2)

11/1/23 Thanael CertaWerner PE Burke/ Herrick

Burke/ Herrick/ Gregory (Abundance Parish)

11/1/23 Alyssa Quade SY No Appointment Velva (1/4)

11/1/23 Gary Johnson RL Drayton/Pembina/Humboldt (1/2) Drayton/Pembina/Humboldt (1/4)

11/1/23 Jack Erickson RE Aberdeen Faith (LTFT) as RE Retirement

11/1/23 Melanie Reiners RL Retirement

11/7/23 Darwin Kopfman RE Retirement

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

11/19/23 Kippy Udehn RL Local Licensed Pastor not appointed Retirement as RL

12/1/23 Mary Morgan PL White/ Sterling (1/2) No appointment – Cert. Candidate

12/29/23 John Hisel RE Doland as RE Retirement

12/31/23

12/31/23

Mark Ellingson RE Extension Life Source as RE Retirement

Mark Gronseth FE Fairmont/ Breckenridge, MN

12/31/23 Rey Colon PE Tulare

12/31/23 Juwle Nagbe RE Napoleon/ Streeter as RE

Retirement – LAST BAC 2023

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

1/1/24 Mark Gronseth RE Fairmount/ Breckenridge as FE Fairmount/Breckenridge as RE

1/1/24 Andy Early FL Bismarck Legacy South (3/4) and Bismarck Calvary (1/4) Bismarck Legacy South (1/2) and Bismarck Calvary (1/2)

1/1/24 Richard Bensinger FL Transferred from Virginia Conf Rapid City First 1/1/24 Warren Rhodes RE McClusky/Goodrich/Chaseley (3/4) McClusky/Goodrich/Chaseley (1/2)

1/1/24 Eric Van Meter FE Extension Conf. Office and Sioux Falls Wesley Extension Kentucky Conference/ Loucon Camp Director

1/1/24 John Price RE Retirement

None – Withdrawn UMC membership

1/1/24 Brenda Wicks PL Carpenter (1/4) Carpenter & Ext. Regional Care Coordinator (1/4)

1/15/24 Marilyn Spurrell RE Retirement

White/ Sterling (1/4) Interim

2/12/24 Howard Grinager RE Retirement

4/4/24

Sioux Falls Wesley (1/4) Interim

Addy Kenkel CLM Brandon Celebration as lay supply Brandon Celebration as CLM

7/1/23 Paul Lint FE Extension Camp Director Welsey Acres Spearfish

30/6/24 Denise Van Meter OE Alpena (1/2)

7/1/24 Rebecca Trefz FE

Extension Director of Ministries & Southeast District Superintendent

None

Extension Assistant to the Bishop for Connections and Communication

7/1/24 Jeff Adel FE Gettysburg/ Onida Retirement as RE

7/1/24 Brandon Vetter FE Bismarck Legacy

Extension Southeast District Superintendent

7/1/24 Cory Thrall FL Bismarck Mission (1/2), Bismarck Legacy (1/4) Bismarck Legacy Senior Pastor

7/1/24 Barbara Krumm PL Ellendale Presbyterian UMC/ PCUSA (3/4)

7/1/24 Jen Tyler FE Watertown First

None (discontinued)

Extension Conference Office, Regional Strategist

7/1/24 Sara McManus FE West Fargo Flame of Faith Watertown First

7/1/24 Allison Galbreath PE Seminary Miller/ Harrold/ Highmore

7/1/24 Mark Gronseth RE Fairmount/ Breckenridge as RE Back to retirement

7/1/24 Teresa Whetsel FE Miller West Fargo Flame of Faith

7/1/24 Becca Hafner FL Edgely Wesley/ Jud (3/4) Ellendale United / Edgely Wesley/ Jud

7/1/24 Laura Isakson Cook OF None Gettysburg/ Onida (Wheatland Parish)

7/1/24 Paul Budd RE Extension Retirement

7/1/24 Justin Trent FL Wall / Wasta as CLM Wall/ Wasta as LLP

71. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to extension ministries for the ensuing year (Attach a list) - *report received a) Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (¶344.1a, c)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Extension Ministry Assignment Charge Conference

*Joel Allen FE 2013 Dakota Wesleyan, Mitchell SD

Nicole Anderson FE 2023 Lake Poinsett Camp

Mitchell Fusion

*Dan Bader FE 2022 Southwest District Superintendent Rapid City Canyon Lake

*Jordan Buchholz PL 2022 New Church Start (Sioux Falls The Collective)

*Rebecca Eberhart FE 2010 GETS, Evanston IL

*Timothy Eberhart FE 2012 GETS, Evanston IL

Mitchell Downtown First

Mitchell Downtown First

*David Jacobsen FE 8/1/2011 Boston University School of Theology, Boston MA Pierre First

*Kris Mutzenberger FE 7/1/2020 Northeast District Superintendent Fargo First

Taryn Ragels FL 10/15/23 DWU Campus Ministry (1/4) & Mitchell Fusion (3/4)

*Rebecca Trefz FE 7/1/2024 Assistant to the Bishop for Connection and Communications

*Steve Trefz FE 5/1/2016 Kairos University, Sioux Falls SD

Jen Tyler FE 7/1/2024 Conference Office, Regional Strategist

Brandon Vetter FE 7/1/2024 Southeast District Superintendent

Mitchell Fusion

Mitchell Fusion

Mitchell Fusion

Brenda Wicks PL 1/1/2024 Regional Care Coordinator (1/4) Carpenter

*Joel Winckler FE 7/1/2020 Northwest District Superintendent Mandan

b) To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (344.1b)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Extension Ministry Assignment Charge Conference

*Paul Budd RE 1985 John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit MO Watertown First

Bradley Kattelmann FE 7/21/19 Army Chaplain, Fort Benning, GA Brookings First

*Randall Philips RE 8/01/05 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Sturgis

c) To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶344.1d ( v 2/3)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Extension Ministry Assignment Charge Conference

Martin Avery FE 2/3/2019 Gran Lutheran, Mayville ND Fargo Faith

*Tiff Dorfman FL 6/1/2021 Luther Manor, Sioux Falls SD Sioux Falls, First

Krista Ducker PE 7/1/2023 Avera Hospital, Sioux Falls SD

DeAnn Eidem FE 7/1/2023 Sitllwater Hospice Rapid City Canyon Lake

Dan Freed FE 2/15/2019 Avera Heart Hospital Chaplaincy, Sioux Falls SD

Julie Gregg PE 9/15/2021 Spiritual Direction, Sioux Falls SD Garretson

*Jennifer Hallenbeck Orr FE 10/4/2022 Hospice Red River Valley, ND Bismarck Legacy

*Mark Johnsen FE 7/1/2021

United Church of Christ, Brookings SD

*Teri Johnson FE 7/1/2020 SDSU Brookings, SD Rapid City Knollwood Heights

*Shelly Matthews FE 8/1/2011 Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth TX Fargo Faith

*Theta Miller FE 7/1/2022 Kansas Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Fargo First

Leisa Richards FE 2005 Leisa Richards Law PC Albuquerque NM Aberdeen North Highland

*Matthew Richards FE 2/15/2020 Avera@Home/ Chaplain and Mitchell Congregational UCC Mitchell Downtown First

*Carlisha Steffes PL 2018 Avera Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls SD Sioux Falls First

*Craig Vondergeest FE 2005 Presbyterian College, Clinton SC Jamestown St. Paul’s

*Gary Walters FE 2019 Kirk Funeral Home, Rapid City SD RC Rapid Valley

72. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and provisional) for the ensuing year (Attach a list.)

a) Through non-United Methodist agencies and settings beyond the local church (¶331.1a)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Extension Ministry Assignment Charge Conference

Melissa Gall FD 4/5/2023

Primary-Milbank School District, Secondary- Watertown First UMC Watertown First

*Laura Walters FD 7/1/2019 New Underwood School District Rapid City Rapid Valley

b) Through United Methodist Church-related agencies or schools and within the connectional structures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b)

Name Clergy Status Date Effective Extension Ministry Assignment Charge Conference

Sandee Prouty-Cole PD 8/15/2024 The Sanctuary (secondary appointment)

73. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6) (List alphabetically all those whose prime appointment is to attend school.)

Name Clergy Status School

Sandee Prouty-Cole PD Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

74. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline] (Attach list) N/A

75. What other personal notations should be made (Include such matters as changes in pension credit (¶1506.5),

76. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? South Dakota, date TBD

Candidates for Provisionl Membership

Annie Carlson

Annie Carlson is a lifelong United Methodist. Her loves for the church and pastoral ministry have flourished throughout the years. She grew up attending the United Methodist Church in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, where she played the piano, attended Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and youth group.

She was a farm girl as a child and has found her way back to the family farm near Mercer, North Dakota. With her husband John and their children, they operate Morning Joy Farm—a grass-based regenerative farm working with nature. They have spent the past seventeen

years growing their farm, faith, business, and children.

Throughout the years Annie has provided pulpit supply and been active in the congregations where she has lived and served. She describes herself as a “faith and action” person. She has a passion for a faith that is lived out in action.

Annie has an undergraduate degree from North Dakota State University and a Master of Divinity from Kairos University. She is an avid reader and life-long learner.

Annie currently serves at the United Methodist congregations at Center and Washburn in North Dakota. Annie is being commissioned as an elder.

Stephanie Eliason

Stephanie Eliason grew up in the Rochester, Minnesota area. She followed her family’s lead with her faith. Stephanie has an aunt who is a pastor. Her grandparents were missionaries to Papua, New Guinea, and her uncle followed in their footsteps. Stephanie’s parents were part of the church choir and other ministries.

The question for Stephanie has always been not if she would be involved in a church, but how. She found herself volunteering in children’s ministry, the youth worship band, and other experiences that built her faith and brought her joy.

Stephanie attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, for her undergraduate degree. As an undergraduate, she found herself in conversations with friends about faith. Those friends headed to seminary, but not Stephanie. Eventually, her pastor asked her not if she was going to seminary but when.

She attended Kairos University and graduated with her Master of Divinity in 2022. Stephanie currently serves as the asociate pastor at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Stephanie is married to Nicholas. They have two boys, ages 5 and 8. She is being commissioned as an elder.

Allison Galbreath

Allison Galbreath seeks to live out her call to love deeply through her work in the church. As a youth, she attended the United Methodist Church in Steele, North Dakota, where she had the opportunity to put her faith into action through various mission trips.

It was on a mission trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that Allison began to recognize her call to ministry. Allison affirmed her call to ministry as an Elisha intern at First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Allison participated in theater and campus ministries while completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Jamestown. She also served as a youth group leader at Steele UMC during the pandemic and spent her summers working as a counselor at Elks Camp Grassick, a camp for kids with disabilities, in Dawson, North Dakota.

She attended Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. and obtained her Master of Divinity. She is being commissioned as an elder. Allison has a passion for rural ministry and a heart for disability ministry. Her first appointment will be to the newly formed Miller-Highmore-Harrold Parish in South Dakota.

Cindy Heidelberger

Cindy Heidelberger is living out her call to be commissioned as a deacon. She has learned through the challenges of life she has the heart of a deacon.

Cindy is the Executive Director of GroundsWorks Connect. As a non-profit, GroundWorks Connect brings Education and Agriculture together to enhance ag literacy, student leadership, creation care, resource stewardship, and community development.

She has served as a hospital and a behavorial heal chaplain, as Director of Children and Family Ministries

at Asbury, and as a teacher. Cindy has an undergraduate degree in Communication Studies and Theater, English, and Education from South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. A degree that she has utilized in various job roles.

Cindy attended Sioux Falls Seminary, receiving her Master of Divinity degree, preparing for the elder track. Life events, her seminary journey, and her colleagues led her to the decision become a deacon, specializing in pastoral care and counseling, creation care ministry, and community development.

Cindy has two sons and will be married to Rev. Duane Coates this summer.

Candidate for Full Membership

Michele Vallery Slott

Michele Slott is being ordained as an elder. She credits her mother’s strong and active faith as a great influence on her own spiritual journey. Michele leaned into pastoral ministry slowly, years after hearing God’s encouragement, “Don’t let the past define you. Let Me define you. Let Me tell you who you are.”

Slott completed her Master of Divinity through the Kairos project. Her undergraduate degree is from South Dakota State University in applied design, communication studies, and theater.

She currently serves at Open Heart United Methodist Church in Rapid City, South Dakota. Michele has intentionally met with people in the neighborhood, community, and potential partners in ministry. She works alongside her congregation in distributing monthly food boxes and weekly muffins to school kids. She is part of team working to bring chaplaincy support to the developmentally disabled community.

Previously she served at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City, South Dakota, and in graphic design, marketing and project management before that.

She is married to Rodger. They live in Rapid City and have two adult sons.

Janice Thompson

Janice Thomson is being ordained as an elder. She currently serves at the United Methodist Church in Flandreau, South Dakota. When Flandreau UMC was considering disaffiliation, Janice demonstrated both clarity and kindness in her leadership amidst the conflict and anxiety. Janice previously served Beach UMC in Howard and Beresford Zion UMC.

Her faith was highly influenced by her grandmother who was very proud to be a United Methodist. Even after her passing, it was Goldie’s prayers that covered Janice in her journey to ministry and drew her back to her roots.

Janice holds a bachelor’s degree in art, and a master’s degree in counseling from South Dakota State University. She completed her Master of Divinity at Sioux Falls Seminary. With her background, her love of other cultures as well as her love of art, Janice is passionate about bringing healing and art into her ministry.

Janice is married to Darick. She has 3 adult children, Jordan, Ellie and Hanna, as well as a bonus son, Colton. She is an active grandmother to two new grandbabies, Emma and Sonnie.

Retiring Elders and Deacons

Jeff Adel

Rev. Jeff Adel’s path to ministry was not as straightforward as some. Pastor Jeff started as a lawyer before getting heavily involved in his local church and experiencing his call to ministry.

“I went to the University of South Dakota Law School, and I worked for the state of South Dakota from 1985 to 1991. Then was in a private practice with a partner, Casey Bridgeman, from 1991 to 2000,” he shares.

With his wife, Wanda, Rev. Jeff Adel experienced his call to ministry through laity work at the United Methodist Church in Wessington Springs, South Dakota.

He describes, “We just kind of got more and more involved in the church. Both of us had just about every position there was for a lay person. I also did some lay

Paul Budd

Honesty, understanding loss, and hearing God are critical aspects of Rev. Paul Budd’s ministry journey. “We all have losses. We need to understand those losses. When someone approaches me, I say, ‘How is it going?’” They say, ‘Well, my cat died, and it isn’t a big deal.’ I say, ‘No, it is not just a cat.’ We need to talk and learn so much. Folks are willing to be honest, especially as we age, and we are more willing to hear God,” said Rev. Paul Budd, Dakotas Conference elder.

Rev. Paul Budd has been a chaplain at John Knox Village, a retirement community in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for 40 years.

He grew up around Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and attended a non-denominational church. He found his home in the Wesleyan tradition from his father-inlaw, Rev. Harold Fitch. “I decided I needed to go the

speaking at that time. It was in 2006 that Wanda and I felt we were being led for me to go to seminary.”

Once Jeff experienced his call to ministry, he did not give up on his legal work. He continued to work as a lawyer throughout seminary.

After completing seminary, Jeff was given his first official appointment. “I got my first United Methodist appointment in 2008, to the United Methodist Church in North Sioux City. It was also known as the McCook Lake Church,” He said.

He served at McCook Lake for three years before moving with his wife to Gettysburg, where he served Gettysburg, Onida, and Agar.

In retirement, Jeff and Wanda will move to Pierre, South Dakota, where they will make spending time together a priority.

United Methodist route. I hadn’t planned on seminary. Suddenly, there was an opening in Tolstoy and Bowdle. They had my name because I had been helping my father-in-law, Harold Fitch, in Sturgis, South Dakota. They asked, ‘Would you come and be a local pastor?’ I did that for three years,” said Pastor Paul. “I knew then the United Methodist system was a fit for me. I decided then that I needed to go to seminary.”

Budd headed to St. Paul Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. After completing seminary, Pastor Paul became a chaplain at John Knox Village. “I went to school here and then just felt like John Knox Village was the place to be. I have been here since I graduated from seminary,” said Pastor Paul. “I missed the local church, yet this felt like a good fit for me.”

In retirement, Rev. Budd will continue to live in the same area. He currently works about 20 hours a week at John Knox Village, and his son and grandchildren live in the area.

Retiring Local Pastors

Barbara Krumm

Pastor Barbara Krumm has been Licensed Local Pastor for a few short, but meaningful years. She served as Edgely and Ellendale in North Dakota.

She describes her relationship with God as, “something that kind of just grows on you.” She grew up going to church with her parents and attending Sunday School at a small, reformed church in Artas, South Dakota. Barbara talked about how her journey was “slow and steady,” but she knew that there was always a greater plan for her life.

As custom harvesters, Barbara and her husband travelled to Oklahoma where they met all kinds of people. Since Barbara’s ministry is in a farming community, she feels that all of her experience has helped her connect to the church in a unique way. “I can relate to farmers. I can relate to harvest season. I

can relate to all that kind of stuff, which is unique.” She also said, “Sitting in the pew for most of my life, instead of standing up behind the pulpit has given me a better way of relating to the people sitting in that pew.”

She got her start in ministry later in life, first as a youth leader in Eureka, South Dakota. Barbara then was asked by her mentor Rev. Bob Duemig to assist with pulpit supply while he was away. The church of Eureka, Rev. Bob Duemig, and her husband David, all encouraged her to pursue a path of ministry and Barbara could not be more grateful to them for their support. “I always tell people I did not pursue this calling. It pursued me.”

In retirement Barbara hopes to focus on being a good wife, mom, and grandma. She loves spending time with her 7 grandkids and is excited to see them more often. Barbara is also looking forward to going to more car shows with her husband, who is also retired.

Kathleen “Kippy” Udehn

In 2016, Pastor Kippy began serving as a Licensed Local Pastor at United Methodist churches in De Smet and then Hitchcock, South Dakota.

Before retiring, she was serving at Blunt, Highmore, and Harold, South Dakota. While serving the three-point charge she helped to launch a preschool at the United Methodist Church in Blunt. She guided the three congregations through the pandemic, mission work, and expanding youth and children’s ministry.

She is a lifelong learner, speaker and teacher. She holds two master degrees, several continuing education credits, and undergraduate degrees from Indiana University, and University of Illinois at Urbana.

In retirement, Pastor Kippy is living in Huron, South Dakota, near family and friends. She is proving pastoral support in the Huron area.

IV. MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS

*Ministry Appointments as of July 1, 2024

The following code system has been adopted to designate the status of the ministers appointed:

AF Affiliate member-Par. 334.5, 344.4, 586.4

AM Associate member-Par. 322, 369.1, 635.2h

CLM Certified Lay Minister-Par.268

DC Deaconess – Par.1913.2

DM Diaconal Minister - Par. 369.1 (2004 Discipline)

DR Retired Diaconal Minister – Par. 357 (1992 Discipline)

FD Deacon in full connection-Par. 330

FE Elder in full connection-Par. 335

FL Full time Local Pastor-Par. 318.1

LM Certified Lay Minister-Par. 268

LTFT Less than full time-Par. 331.7, 338.2b, 428.7

OA Associate Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1

OD Deacon Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 331.8

OE Elder Member of other Ann. Conf. or other Methodist denomination - Par. 346.1

OF Full Member of other Denomination-Par. 346.2

OL Other Local Pastor

OP Provisional Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1

OR Retired Member of other Ann. Conf.

PD Provisional Deacon-Par. 324, 325

PE Provisional Elder-Par. 324, 325

PL Part-time Local Pastor-Par. 318.2

RA Retired Associate Member-Par. 357

RD Retired Deacon in full connection-Par. 357

RE Retired Full Elder-Par. 357

RL Retired Local Pastor-Par. 320.5, 327.7

SP Student Local Pastor-Par. 318.3

SY Other Supplies – Used by GCFA for assigned pastors

TBS To be supplied

NORTHEAST (NE) DISTRICT – Superintendent Kris Mutzenberger 5

NORTH WEST (NW) DISTRICT – Superintendent

SOUTHEAST (SE) DISTRICT –

SOUTHWEST (SW) DISTRICT

CROOK / BUFFALO UCC

APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES (¶344)

APPOINTMENTS UNDER PROVISIONS

Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶331 (Deacons and Provisional Deacons to Various Ministries)

Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶345 – NONE (Ecumenical Shared Ministries)

Certified Candidates for Ministry – Not Appointed

Northeast District Natalie Buck, Janson Stefan, Kara Heagel, Andrea Plueddeman, Paul Plueddeman

Northwest District Carrie Gilkerson

Southeast District Manuel Loaeza, Melissa Rowenhorst

Southwest District Davis Anderson