Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
2021 Journal
The Dakotas Annual Conference Official Journal
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH SESSION MAY 25, 2021 Clergy Session Online and Sioux Falls, South Dakota June 11-12, 2021 Annual Conference Session Sioux Falls, South Dakota Online: Bismarck and Fargo, North Dakota; Rapid City, South Dakota Future Conferences
June 9-11, 2022, Bismarck, North Dakota June 2023, Sioux Falls, South Dakota June 2024, Bismarck, North Dakota
Edited and Published by the Journal Editing Committee Editors: Rev. Duane Coates, Janelle Jones
Co-Editors: Doreen Gosmire, Jane Hazen, Sheila Hoffman, Laurie Langland, Jeff Pospisil, Susan Punt, JoAnn Schlimgen, Bea Stucke, David Stucke, Leana Stunes, Rev. Rebecca Trefz Rev. Amber Laffey, Conference Secretary i
TABLE OF CONTENTS DAKOTAS - MINNESOTA EPISCOPAL AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv I. II.
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BISHOP, CABINET AND OTHER LEADERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 ELECTED LEADERSHIP
+Common Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 + Extended Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 + Developing Missional Leaders Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 + Equipping Missional Congregations Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 + Extending Missional Impact Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 + Generating Missional Resources Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 + Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 + District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 + Related Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BUSINESS
+Daily Proceedings / Annual Conference Minutes / Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 +Legislation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 +Consent Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 +Business of the Annual Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS
+Appointments to Local Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 +Extension Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 +Other Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 +Clergy Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
REPORTS
+Common Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 +Commission on Archives and History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 +Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 +Executive Director of Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 +Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 +Developing Missional Leaders Developing Missional Leaders Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Board of Ordained Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Camp and Retreat Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Conference Council on Youth Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Financial Health & Generosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Higher Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Lay Servant Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Dakotas United Methodist Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 +Equipping Missional Congregations Equipping Missional Congregations Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 New Church Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Revitalizing Existing Congregations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 +Extending Missional Impact Extending Missional Impact Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Bakken Oil Rush Ministry - Out in Faith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Bakken Oil Rush Ministry - Watford City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Open Door Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Solar Oven Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Southeast Pierre Mission UMC and Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Spirit Lake Ministry/Children of the Harvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Tree of Life Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Generating Missional Resources Builders Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Conference Council on Finance and Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Dakotas United Methodist Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Board of Pensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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FINANCES AND BUDGET
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HISTORICAL
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+ Audited Financial Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 + Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 +Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 +Record of Annual Conference Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 +General Conference Delegations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
IN MEMORIAM
+Clergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 +Clergy Spouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 +Roll of Deceased Clergy, Clergy Spouses, and Other Deceased Clergy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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PASTORAL RECORD
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RULES AND POLICIES
XI.
+Retiring Pastors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 +Newly Ordained and Commissioned Pastors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 +Service Records — Full, Probationary, Retired, Associate, Local Pastors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 +Other Clergy Serving Dakotas Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 +Deaconesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 +Jubilee Clergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 +Structure and Rules of Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 +Council on Finance and Administration Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 +Apportionment Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 +Mission Congregation Support Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 +Salary Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 +Equitable Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 +Pension Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 +Guidelines for Applying for Disability Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 +Vacation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 +Clergy Continuing Education Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 +Student Aid Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 +Clergy Ethics — Retired Pastors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 +Clergy Ethics — Appointed Pastors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 +Sexual Misconduct Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 +Separation /Divorce Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 +Short-Term Leave Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 +Parsonage Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 +Moving Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 +Clergy Effectiveness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 +Crisis Management Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 +Disaster Response Action Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
STATISTICS
+District and Conference Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 +Membership and Participation (Items 1-23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 +Assets and Expenses Part I (Items 24-46). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 +Assets and Participation Part II (Items 47-54c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244 QUICK REFERENCE MISSION MINISTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246 CAMPS & WEB SITES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Dakotas - Minnesota Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church
Janet Beard
Laurie Haller
Administrative Assistant
Presiding Bishop
My friends, these next months are going to be challenging for The United Methodist Church. Thank you for being the church of our Waymaker, Jesus Christ, eager to share the hope that is in us. Thank you for staying the course over these last fifteen months of COVID-19 by reinventing yourself in ministry and doing everything you can to embody the good news of Jesus Christ. Thank you for living out the vision of the Dakotas Annual Conference for all congregations to embrace God’s call to grow in love of God and neighbor, reach new people, and heal a broken world. And thank you for prioritizing relationships with one another during this tender time. I know it’s hard, and we’re all tired and stressed right now, but Jesus will make a way for us. Jesus WILL make a way for us. This past year has not been lost. Rather, we have seen an outpouring of creativity and disciple-making and outreach and evangelism that is making a huge difference in our congregations. This is our chance as United Methodists to be evangelists, for people all over the Dakotas are yearning to find meaning and hope. Some of you went kicking and screaming into online worship. But imagine this! As one example of the creativity of many of our congregations right now, Turtle Lake United Methodist Church in North Dakota, a congregation that only had a rotary phone a year ago, now has Internet access and is livestreaming worship on Facebook. Hallelujah! And guess what? There are many churches like Turtle Lake all over the Dakotas! As we continue to wait for a General Conference that is now postponed until 2022, we know it is unlikely that the center of our denomination will hold together. New expressions of Methodism may emerge, including the Liberation Methodist Connexion, the Global Methodist Church, along with the current The United Methodist Church and perhaps others. At the same time, we continue to be connected in Christ by having incredible opportunities to witness to Christ’s love, make a difference, and share ministries together. I honor and respect each one of you, clergy and laity, for your commitment to Christ and the church. One thing I have learned in the short time that I have been your episcopal leader is that there are deep relationships that span theological lines in this Conference. Although there is an understanding that some churches and pastors will feel called to align with other expressions of Methodism in the future, there is also iv
a value and desire to create a vision for the continuing UMC in the Dakotas—one that is inclusive of traditionalists, centrists, and progressives, believing that our diversity enhances our movement and our witness to the world. Creating that vision requires deep listening. And so, to assist me and conference leadership in this process, I am creating a special task force that will function in tandem with the Strategy Team. The purpose of the Strategy Team has been and will continue to be focused on how we might imagine new ways of shared mission and ministry across denominational lines, as well as how we can support and equip churches and leaders in navigating future changes in our denomination. This new task force will focus on beginning to clarify and articulate the vision and values for those who feel called to remain in the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church. I will work with the district superintendents and extended cabinet this summer to identify individuals who can reflect the diversity of this conference—diversity of age, race, gender, sexuality, church size, and geography. However, beyond making diversity simply about those persons named to the task force, I will also charge this group with joining me in identifying ways to listen to voices across this diversity spectrum throughout the conference. I will also ask them to share with me and the annual conference what they are hearing and discerning. Though we may not know exactly what the future looks like, I believe this group can help move forward the important work of becoming a diverse and inclusive United Methodist Church where those members who disagree on issues of theological interpretation will still worship together and do mission and ministry together; will still work to welcome, affirm, and empower people to live out their calling as beloved children of God; and will still strive to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In the midst of an uncertain future, my prayer is that you will continue to reach out into your communities with grace, humility, and hope and watch over one another in love. For when all was said and done, Jesus, the Waymaker, the One who made a way where there was no way, affirmed that there are no dogs in the human community. There are only precious children of God. And so, with all of God’s children, may we continue to learn from one another; confront hatred and bigotry; reach out to the least, the last, and the lost; and seek the common good. Most of all, may Jesus give us the power to share the gospel in new and creative ways that we never imagined before, for God is not done with us yet. In all of these ways, United Methodists are absolutely vital to the health and welfare of the Dakotas. So, keep on following Jesus, the Waymaker, and watching over one another in love. Keep on reaching out. Keep on inviting others to “taste and see.” Keep on innovating. Keep on sharing the good news. And keep on discerning in humility and wisdom how God invites each one of us to transform hearts and minds.
Dakotas - Minnesota Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church 122 W. Franklin Ave., Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-4007
Laurie Haller, Presiding Bishop bishop@dkmnareaumc.org Janet Beard, Administrative Assistant janet.beard@minnesotaumc.org
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Covenant Statement from Common Table We recognize that though united through God our Creator, Jesus our Savior, and the Holy Spirit our Sustainer, we are a diverse group of believers. We acknowledge, honor, and seek forgiveness for the harm that has occurred through words, actions, inactions, and strife. We appreciate those who hold diverse theological beliefs within the Dakotas United Methodist Connection. We seek a way forward that is filled with grace and love, knowing the possibility that our friends, family, neighbors, clergy and fellow church members may choose to join or stay with an expression of Methodism different than what we choose. We, the people of the Dakotas Methodist Connection, covenant to: Respect all expressions of Methodism sharing our common Wesleyan heritage, while o Doing no harm -- by resisting the temptation to judge, shame, speak poorly of, or try to convince people to change their mind; o Doing good -- by showing grace and respect to those who think differently than we and expressing Christ’s love to all people; and o Staying in love with God -- by encouraging, supporting and cooperating with all people who call themselves Methodists to focus on and achieve the mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Strategy Team Breakthrough Prayer Gracious God, as you lead the way forward, we put our trust in you. You are our fortress, protector, healer, redeemer, and ever-present God, no matter what lies ahead. We surrender our whole selves to you—our thoughts, our words, our lives. Have your way with us, Lord. Break through our fears, mindsets, and agendas—anything that might get in the way of following you. Humble our hearts toward you and one another that we might better hear you speak. Shake us up until all that remains is you, Jesus. We look expectantly for you to move in us and through us so that your Holy Spirit’s power and presence might transform us from the inside out. We commit ourselves to this journey together and lead your people in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We pray this all in your mighty and holy name, Jesus. Amen.
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Journey Toward Vitality Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Vision
For every congregation to become a vital expression of the scriptural imperatives to grow in love of God and neighbor, reach new people, and heal a broken world.
Vision Pathways
To increase the capacity of the Dakotas Conference, districts, and local churches by: developing missional leaders, equipping missional congregations, extending missional impact and generating missional resources.
Developing Missional Leaders Outcomes: Effective leadership cultivated, recruited and/ or developed for the future. Increased number of young clergy. Empowered clergy with a clear understanding of their leadership and disciple-making abilities who are implementing individual plans for growth. A Culture of Call infused in United Methodists across the Dakotas as they articulate how they have seen God at work in their lives and are responding to God’s calling. Laity trained, equipped and empowered to serve in vital ministry positions throughout the conference. Strategies: Elisha and Samuel Internship program, Higher Ground, Non-Profit Leadership Program, youth ministry cohort, compass group cohorts, clergy effectiveness processes, continued education that champions clergy selfcare of body mind and spirit, discernment retreats, camping programming with focused outcomes and evaluations, preaching retreat, training workshops.
Equipping Missional Congregations Outcomes: Ten to twenty congregations assessed annually and taking the next steps toward vitality. New spaces for new people to worship. Effective leadership for new ministries and/or new life cycles of ministry. Strategies: New church starts throughout the Dakotas Conference. Multiplication cohorts. Ministry grants for new ministries. Compass groups, planter assessments and ongoing breakthrough workshops, youth ministry cohort. Rural Ministry Grant Initiative.
Extending Missional Impact
Generating Missional Resources
Outcomes: Churches equipped to understand and positively impact their local“mission field.” Churches partnering with schools in their community to reach children and youth. Churches engaging in active partnership with at least one conference-supported mission: Tree of Life, Spirit Lake Ministry Center, Solar Oven Partners, Bakken area. Individuals and congregations who are healing a broken world through global missions and ministries.
Outcomes: Congregations who understand, trust and partner with the Conference vision. Churches with an abundance mindset and effective discipleship through Christian stewardship. A greater financial capacity to support initiatives to make new disciples through leadership and congregational development. An increased number of donors and gift cultivation, as well as local church connections with the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation.
Strategies: Mission InSite and outreach planning workshops, Breakthrough ministry grants and school partnership grants in partnership with Dakotas Foundation, marketing for conference missions.
Strategies: Treasurer training, stewardship training, Builders Club, Thrive, Lilly grant.
www.dakotasumc.org P.O. Box 460 |1331 University Ave | Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-6552 | Fax: 605-996-1766
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I. BISHOP, CABINET AND OTHER LEADERS OFFICERS President Bishop Laurie Haller 122 W. Franklin Ave, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55404 bishop@dkmnareaumc.org Executive Director of Ministries Rev. Rebecca Trefz 1331 W. University Ave, PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org Conference Co-Lay Leaders Jane Hincks 3408 Crocus Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501 janehincks@hotmail.com John Srstka 5604 West Circle Drive Sioux Falls, SD 57106 j1srstka@aol.com Conference Secretary Amber Laffey 1331 W. University Ave, PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org Conference Statistician JoAnn Schlimgen 1331 W. University Ave, PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 joann.schlimgen@dakotasumc.org
612-230-3334 605- 990-7791
701-202-5456 605-941-6048
605-770-7802 605-990-7787
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS (see back cover for more information) Northeast Superintendent Kris Mutzenberger kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org Northwest Superintendent Joel Winckler joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org Southeast Superintendent Rebecca Trefz rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org Southwest Superintendent Bob Ruedebusch bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
701-532-0455 701-269-9960 605-990-7791 605-484-1502
CONFERENCE LEADERS (see back cover for more information) Executive Director, Finance & Administrative Services, Jeff Pospisil jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org President / CEO, Dakotas United Methodist Foundation, Sheri Meister 1331 W. University Ave, PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 sheri.meister@dkmnmf.org, Fax: 605-996-1766 Director of Communication Doreen Gosmire doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry Keith Shew keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org Area Director of New Church Development Rev. Ben Ingebretson ben.ingebretson@dkmnareaumc.org Area Program Director, Lilly Grant Initiative, Diane Owen diane.owen@dkmnareaumc.org United Methodist Women President Marsha Timm 21645 485th Ave, Elkton, SD 57026 edmatimm@yahoo.com Conference Historian Cheryl Finney 235 S. Hawthorne Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 fcheryl6@aol.com
605-990-7786 605-990-7789 605-990-7794 612-230-6130 616-481-7566 612-230-6129 605-695-9368 605-332-9959
Extended Cabinet
Bishop Laurie Haller
Doreen Gosmire
Jane Hincks
Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area 612-870-4007
Director of Communications 605-990-7794
Sheri Meister
Rev. Kris Mutzenberger Northeast Superintendent 701-532-0455
Area Program Director Lilly Grant Initiative 612-230-6129
Al Roll
Keith Shew
Rev. Bob Ruedebusch
President/CEO Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodist Foundations 605-990-7789
Missional Impact Coach 701-391-2015
Rev. Jeanne Sortland Chair Common Table 701-320-1477
Area Director Camp and Retreat Ministry 612-230-6130
Rev. Rebecca Trefz
Southeast Superintendent Executive Director of Ministries 605- 990-7791
Conference Co-Lay Leader 701-202-5456
Diane Owen
Southwest Superintendent 605-484-1502
Rev. Joel Winckler
Northwest Superintendent 701-269-9960
Rev. Ben Ingebretson
Area Director New Church Development 616-481-7566
Jeff Pospisil
Executive Director Finance and Administrative Services 605-990-7786
John Srstka
Conference Co-Lay Leader 605-941-6048
Conference Staff
Dana Bassett
Accounting Clerk 605-990-7782
Susan Punt
Ministries Assistant 605-990-7796
Leana Stunes
Conference Benefits Officer 605-990-7785
Stacey Edwards
Area Coordinator Camp and Retreat Ministries 855-622-1973
JoAnn Schlimgen
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services 605-990-7787
Diane Weller
Director of Foundation Relations Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodist Foundations 605-990-7790
Beata Ferris
Area Project Coordinator Camp and Retreat Ministries beata.ferris@dkmnareaumc.org
Bea Stucke
Ministry Operations Coordinator 605-990-7791
Kelsey Morgan
Office Assistant Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodist Foundations 605-990-7797
David Stucke
Communications Associate 605-990-7795
II. ELECTED LEADERSHIP *Year and class information can be obtained at the conference office or from the nominations chair. Names in italics indicate laity. Email
Committee/ Agency
First Name
Last Name
Role
THE COMMON TABLE (CT)
Jeanne
Sortland
Chair, Clergy
701-320-1477
pastorjeannes@gmail.com
Cody
Warns
Lay at large
605-480-0369
cwarns@hotmail.com
(3 Lay, 3 Clergy)
Steve
Behrens
Clergy at large
605-266-2135
steve.behrens50@gmail.com
Ross
Reinhiller
Clergy at large
701-426-5456
pastorspLay@hotmail.com
Terry
Nebelsick
Lay at large
605-354-0050
terrynebelsick@gmail.com
Jeff
Adel
CCFA chair
605-350-5159
pastorjeffa@gmail.com
John
Srtska
Conference Co-Lay Leader
605-941-6048
j1srstka@aol.com
Joel
Winckler
NW District Superintendent
701-269-9960
joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org
Laurie
Haller
Bishop
612-230-3334
bishop@dkmnareaumc.org
Rebecca
Trefz
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
CONFERENCE CHANCELLORS
Tim
Ottmar
Cabinet Representative & Executive Director of Ministries North Dakota
605-990-7781 701-252-7229
tottmar@ottmarlaw.com
Nancy
Oviatt
South Dakota
605-886-5812
nancy@grolawfirm.com
THE EXTENDED CABINET
Laurie
Haller
Bishop
612-230-3334
bishop@dkmnareaumc.org
Rebecca
Trefz
605-990-7781
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Kris
Mutzenberger
SE District Superintendent & Executive Director of Ministries NE District Superintendent
701-532-0455
kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org
Bob
Ruedebusch
SW District Superintendent
605-484-1502
bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
Joel
Winckler
NW District Superintendent
701-269-9960
joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org
Ben
Ingebretson
Area Director New Church
612-230-6124
ben.ingebretson@dkmnareaumc.org
Diane
Owen
Lilly Grant Program Director
612-230-6129
diane.owen@dkmnareaumc.org
Keith
Shew
612-230-6130
keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org
Sheri
Meister
605-990-7790
sheri.meister@dkmnmf.org
Jeff
Pospisil
Area Director Camp & Retreat Ministries Foundation President/CEO of the Dakotas & Minnesota Conferences Exec. Director Finance & Admin.
605-990-7786
jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org
Doreen
Gosmire
Director of Communications
605-990-7794
doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org
John
Srtska
Conference Co-Lay Leader
605-941-6048
j1srstka@aol.com
Jane
Hincks
Conference Co-Lay Leader
701-202-5456
janehincks@hotmail.com
Phone
To be filled - Lay at large Ex officio (with vote)
Ex officio (without vote)
Al
Roll
Mission Coordinator
701-391-2015
al.roll@dakotasumc.org
Jeanne
Sortland
Common Table Chair
701-320-1477
pastorjeannes@gmail.com
MISSIONAL LEADERS Clay LINK Eric
Lundberg
Chair, Clergy
605-775-2752
cumcpastor@iw.net ervanmet@dwu.edu
(12 including standing committees)
Melissa
Gall
Clergy Young Adult and Campus Ministries
870-219-6255 605-880-4500
melissa.gall@hotmail.com
Randy
Hedge
Clergy
920-420-9901
madison.umc@midconetwork.com
Anita
Tulp
Lay
701-320-9058
crazy4bookslms@gmail. com
Hipple
SW Co-Lay Leader
605-222-0357
joanne.hipple@outlook.com
Ex officio (without vote)
Jo Anne
Van Meter
To be filled To be filled To be filled Standing Committees (Membership with vote)
Sharla
McCaskell
Board of Ordained Ministry
605-484-4588
knollwoodpastor@gmail.com
Jeff
Lathrop
Coordinator for CCYM
701-772-1869
pastorjefflathrop@gmail.com
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Committee/ Agency
First Name
Last Name
Role
Phone
Nicole
Clade
Camping Representative
605-237-6786
Ex officio (with vote)
Jane
Hincks
Conference Co-Lay Leader
701-202-5456
janehincks@hotmail.com
Ex officio (without vote)
Rebecca
Trefz
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Kris
Mutzenberger
SE District Superintendent & Executive Director of Ministries NE District Superintendent
605-990-7781 701-532-0455
kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org
Keith
Shew
612-230-6130
keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org
Betty
Janke
Area Director Camp & Retreat Ministries Co-Director of Lay Servant Ministries
703-629-6709
BettyJ131@hotmail.com
Val BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY Brandon (BOM) Katie
Reinhiller
Chair & Dean of Licensing School
701-426-5456
vreinhiller@msn.com
Vetter
Vice Chair
701-223-4401
brandon@legacyumc.org
Ricke
Secretary
605-467-0918
pastorkricke@gmail.com
(Nominated by the Bishop)
Sara
McManus
Registrar
701-282-5765
pastorsara@flameoffaithumc.org
Sharla
McCaskell
605-484-4588
knollwoodpastor@gmail.com
Gary
Ball-Kilbourne
Clergy - LLP and BOM rep. to Missional Leaders Conference Relations Chair
701-500-0985
gbk@prairiescribbler.com
Howard
Grinager
Retired Liaison
605-297-1060
grinagerh@gmail.com
Bruce
Forbes
Extension Ministries Liaison
612-708-3419
forbes@morningside.edu
Ray
Baker
Northeast Committee Chair
701-220-4803
ray@fargofaithumc.org
Nancy
Manning
Southeast Committee Chair
605-215-3429
nancyserving@gmail.com
DeAnn
Eidem
Southwest Committee Chair
605-484-6041
deann.eidem@clumc.com
Mike
Flowers
Northwest Committee Chair
701-799-1174
slministry@hotmail.com
Chang
Yi
Clergy
701-772-1893
pastorchangyi@gmail.com
Rick
Craig
Licensed Local Pastor Registrar
701-329-1810
imrickcraig@icloud.com
Marilyn
Spurrell
Clergy
605-270-3185
marilynspurrell@gmail.com
Kyle
Reinhiller
Clergy
605-214-7474
burgpastor@hotmail.com
Jen
Tyler
Clergy
605-868-8164
pastorjent@gmail.com
Keith
Nelson
Clergy
605-630-6586
keith@downtownfirstumc.com
Richard
Wahlstrom
Lay
605-484-7761
rkw68@live.com
Tom
Dravland
Lay
605-222-0579
dravland@pie.midco.net
Janet
Fagerland
Lay
701-220-7743
jjfog1@hotmail.com
Amy
Thue
Lay
605-230-0477
amythue@gmail.com
Randy
Meissner
Lay
701-663-2305
randymeissguy@gmail.com
Ex officio (with vote)
Kris
Mutzenberger
701-532-0455
kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org
COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
NE District Superintendent & Cabinet Representative To be filled - Chair
Nancy
Hallenbeck
SE District
605-360-2352
nghallenbeck@gmail.com
Amber
Laffey
SE District & Conf. Secretary
605-770-7802
conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org
John
Srtska
j1srstka@aol.com
Pat
Siefken
Conference Co-Lay Leader & SE District NE District
605-941-6048 605-395-6626
lpksiefken@nvc.net
Sandra
Marquardt
NE District
701-265-4308
smarquardt3@gmail.com
Debra
Ball-Kilbourne
NE District
701-630-3561
dbk.central@gmail.com
Connie
Eichinger
SW District
605-787-5799
godaboveall@hotmail.com
Jeff
Adel
SW District
605-350-5159
pastorjeffa@gmail.com
Sharman
Zachrison
NW District
701-320-0463
sharman.zachrison@gmail.com
Tulp
NW District
701-320-9058
crazy4bookslms@gmail. com
pastrixnicole@gmail.com
To be filled - Deacon Liaison
To be filled - SW District Anita
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Committee/ Agency
First Name
Last Name
Role
Phone
To be filled - NW District Ex officio (without vote)
Rebecca
605-990-7781
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Schlecht
SE District Superintendent & Executive Director of Ministries Chair, Lay
701-320-7636
tyman_nd@hotmail.com
Clade
Clergy
605-237-6786
pastrixnicole@gmail.com
Lyall
Workman
Lay
701-250-9379
lyall.workman@outlook.com
Kris
Mutzenberger
Clergy, NE District Superintendent
701-532-0455
kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org
612-230-6130
keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org
605-983-5547
christy.heflin@dakcamps.org smc@dakcamps.org
CAMP AND RETREAT Tyrel MINISTRY COUNCIL Nicole
Trefz
To be filled To be filled Ex officio (without vote)
Keith
Shew
Auxiliary/ Invited (without vote)
Christy
Heflin
Area Director Camp & Retreat Ministries Site Director, Lake Poinsett
Levi / Lara
Ziegler
Site Directors, Storm Mountain
605-343-4391
Paul / Brenda
Lint
Site Directors, Wesley Acres
701-733-2413
wac@dakcamps.org
Lathrop
701-772-1869
pastorjefflathrop@gmail.com
Lint
Conference Coordinator Youth Ministries NW District
701-733-2413
paulnbrenda@hotmail.com
Britt
SW District
605-787-2414
pastorjohnbritt@gmail.com
Steve Jerry
Hilton Simmons
SW District SW District
605-390-1301 325-665-9273
andone39@gmail.com youthpastorJDS@gmail.com
Quaya
Ackerman
NE District
701-261-6492
pastorquaya@arthurumc.org
Melissa
Gall
NE District
605-880-4500
melissa.gall@hotmail.com
Peggy
Hanson
Clergy at Large
605-584-1328
pastor@leadtumc.com
Anna
Mutzenberger
NE District
Camille
Zachrison
NW District
Tyler
Rasmussen
SE District
Alex
Jensen
SE District
Paige
Lehrkamp
SW District
Elisabeth
Ortiz
SW District
Haley
Ferguson
SW District
Chloe
Jacobs
SW District
Emma
Isaacson
SW District
Jordan
Kitzmiller
SW District
Paul
Massingill
SW District
Scott
McKirdy
Chair, Clergy
605-642-3457
scott.mckirdy@spearfishumc.org
John
Srstka
Conference Co-Lay Leader
605-941-6048
J1srstka@aol.com
CONFERENCE Jeff COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRIES Brenda (CCYM) John District Coordinators
To be filled - SE District District Youth Representatives
MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS LINK (12)
To be filled - Lay To be filled - Lay Zach
Kingery
Clergy
605-838-6303
zach.kingery@gmail.com
Kori
Lehrkamp
Clergy
605-430-4389
koriannlehrkamp@hotmail.com
Jenene
Earl
Clergy
605-720-5578
ljearl@outlook.com
Matt
Morrison
Clergy
605-366-5009
matt@sfasbury.org
Michele
Slott
Clergy
605-390-8757
PastorMich.SD@gmail.com
Cory
Thrall
Clergy
701-462-3220
thrallcory@gmail.com
Haller
Bishop, without vote
612-230-3334
bishop@dkmnareaumc.org
Ingebretson
Area Director New Church Development
612-230-6124
ben.ingebretson@dkmnareaumc.org
Ex officio (without vote) Laurie Ben
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Committee/ Agency
First Name
Last Name
Role
Rebecca
Trefz
605-990-7781
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Marty
Toepke-Floyd
SE District Superintendent & Executive Director of Ministries Co-Chair, Clergy
701-325-0378
pastormarty@daktel.com
Karl
Kroger
Co-Chair, Clergy
605-999-9898
karlkroger@gmail.com
Leisa
Richards
Clergy
505-228-1667
leisa@leisarichardslaw.com
Laura
Borman
Clergy
605-321-5218
lborman@att.net
Gail
Arnold
Clergy
605-892-5007
gail.arnold.ga@gmail.com
Ron
Olson
Clergy
701-440-1102
ronolson58@gmail.com
Lindsey
Weich
Lay
605-770-3514
lweich@krohmeragency.com
Deb
Holland
Lay
605-431-1973
bosswoman@icloud.com
Standing Committees (Membership with vote)
Marsha
Timm
605-695-9368
edmarshatimm19@gmail.com
Ex officio (with vote)
Diane
Culver
605-690-4443
quilter48@icloud.com
VirLyn
Hoff
701-845-1721
virlynhoff@yahoo.com
Rebecca
Trefz
605-990-7781
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Al
Roll
To be filled - Secretary of Global Ministries UMW Mission Coordinator Social Action UMW Mission Coordinator for Education SE District Superintendent & Executive Director of Ministries Staff Representative
701-391-2015
al.roll@dakotasumc.org
Timm
President
605-695-9368
edmarshatimm19@gmail.com
Kluckman
Vice President
605-941-1071
kluckmang@gmail.com
Nadvornik
Secretary
701-690-8958
robynandrich@ndsupernet.com
Lynda
Rustand
Treasurer
701-260-8382
5rustands@gmail.com
Diane
Culver
Social Action
605-690-4443
quilter48@icloud.com
Bev
Enger
Membership, Nurture, Outreach
701-840-2255
bevenger@bektel.com
VirLyn
Hoff
Education and Interpretation
701-845-1721
virlynhoff@yahoo.com
Brenda
Rekow
Spiritual Growth
701-535-0109
bpets@drtel.net
Penny
Galinat
Secretary of Program Resources
605-224-9586
Plgalinat@yahoo.com
Dorothy
Collett
Communications Coordinator
605-224-4279
dotlib@pie.midco.net
Joyce
Carter
Committee on Nominations Chair
701-662-3248
joyce.carter47@outlook. com
Cheryl
McKnight
Committee on Nominations
605-786-7424
johnsyellowrose@hotmail.com
Charlene
Koll
Committee on Nominations
701-232-5457
Jan
Petersen
Committee on Nominations
605-638-0922
jkpetersen@gmail.com
MISSIONAL IMPACT LINK
Phone
To be filled - Lay
Ex officio (without vote)
UNITED METHODIST Marsha WOMEN (UMW) Glenda Robyn
UNITED METHODIST MEN Robert
United Methodist Women President
To be filled - President Schultz
Treasurer
605-987-2569
bomar67@q.com
Jeff
Adel
Chair, Executive Team
605-350-5159
pastorjeffa@gmail.com
Ruth
Barrett
Secretary, Executive Team
605-348-5045
rvbarrett@rap.midco.net
Jennifer
Erickson
Lay
605-254-5780
jennifer@jefinancial.net
Arlyn
Coalter
Clergy
605-929-5727
revac54@hotmail.com
Geoff
Hilton
Clergy
701-721-7313
velvaumcpastor@yahoo.com
Josh
Willprecht
Clergy
605-254-2545
jjwillprecht@hotmail.com
Mark
Johnsen
Clergy
605-440-3201
pastormarkjohnsen@gmail.com
William
Kluckman
Lay
605-360-8624
wkluckman@gmail.com
Laurie
Haller
Bishop
612-230-3334
bishop@dkmnareaumc.org
MISSIONAL RESOURCES LINK CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (CCFA)
Ex officio (without vote)
7
Committee/ Agency
First Name
Last Name
Role
Rebecca
Trefz
605-990-7781
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Jeff
Pospisil
SE District Superintendent & Executive Director of Ministries Treasurer
605-990-7786
jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org
Foundation President/CEO of the Dakotas & Minnesota Conferences Board of Pensions Representative
605-990-7790
sheri.meister@dkmnmf.org
701-220-6331
ericwalth@gmail.com
605-484-1502
bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
Roberts
SW District Superintendent & Cabinet Rep. and Exec. Team Chair
605-331-5788
ejroberts@sio.midco.net
Osborne
Vice Chair
701-368-9815
osborne@daktel.com
Walth
Recording Secretary
701-220-6331
ericwalth@gmail.com
Jack
Erickson
Clergy
605-448-2900
jack@venturecomm.net
Al
Roll
Lay
701-391-2015
al.roll@dakotasumc.org
Roy
Caudill
Clergy
605-362-1812
roybcaud@aol.com
Shawn
Culey
Lay
605-360-8352
Shawn.Culey@dakotasumc.org
JoAnn
Early
Lay
701-223-4401
joann@legacyumc.org
Valerie
Clergy
605-660-5419
ladypastorvalerie@gmail.com
Steve
Hummel LaBounty Ottmar
ND Registered Agent
701-320-9470
sottmar@ottmarlaw.com
Cynthia
Nelson
Lay
605-351-2818
cynthianelson1@sio.midco.net
Michele
Slott
Clergy
605-390-8757
pastormich.sd@gmail.com
Diana
Fuhrman
Lay
701-820-0473
glendianafuhrman@gmail.com
Dayne
Zachrison
Clergy
701-840-7294
pastordayne@gmail.com
Kevin
Klare
Lay
605-351-7851
kklare01@gmail.com
Leana
Stunes
Conference Benefits Officer
605-990-7785
leana.stunes@dakotasumc.org
Jeff
Pospisil
Treasurer & SD Registered Agent
605-990-7786
jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org
JoAnn
Schlimgen
Assistant Treasurer
605-990-7787
joann.schlimgen@dakotasumc.org
Howard
Grinager
BOM Representative
605-297-1060
grinagerh@gmail.com
Jeff
Adel
CCFA Representative
605-350-5159
pastorjeffa@gmail.com
Bob
Ruedebusch
605-484-1502
bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
Dennis
Holm
SW District Superintendent & Cabinet Representative Chair, Lay man
605-324-3674
djh@venturecomm.net
Bill
Bates
Clergy
605-610-6209
igtwlb@vastbb.net
Kathy
Chesney
Clergy
605-859-2310
chez@gwtc.net
Boyd
Blumer
Clergy
605-995-1961
besquare@mit.midco.net
Marvin
Winstryg
Clergy
701-516-7407
mwinstryg@yahoo.com
Larry
Madsen
Lay man
605-765-2746
larry_madsen@hotmail.com
Tami
Postrollo
Lay woman
605-336-3652
prostrollot@sfumc.org
Mark
Stearns
Lay man
Kristi
Barber
Lay woman
605-343-2015
kristibarber37@gmail.com
Al
Goehring
Lay man
701-269-2968
agoehri@daktel.com
Joyce
Carter
Lay woman
701-740-5795
joyce.carter47@outlook.com
Jeff
Pospisil
Treasurer
605-990-7786
jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org
Tim
Ottmar
Conference Chancellor ND
701-252-7229
tottmar@ottmarlaw.com
Nancy
Oviatt
Conference Chancellor SD
605-886-5812
nancy@grolawfirm.com
Bob
Ruedebusch
SW District Superintendent & Cabinet Representative Chair, Clergy
605-484-1502
bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
605-270-2332
pastorbarry55@gmail.com
Sheri
Meister
Eric
Walth
Bob
Ruedebusch
BOARD OF PENSIONS Elaine AND HEALTH Anne BENEFITS (BOPHB) Eric
Ex officio (without vote)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT)
Ex officio (without vote)
HUMAN RESOURCES Barry
Whipkey
Phone
8
Committee/ Agency (HRC)
First Name
Last Name
Role
Teresa
Whetsel
Clergy
605-203-3011
pastorteresaw@gmail.com
Nancy
Bohlen
Lay
605-692-7744
nbohlen@swiftel.net
Sheila
Mennenga
Lay
605-881-2159
csmennenga@gmail.com
Rebecca
Trefz
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Clay
Lundberg
SE District Superintendent & Executive Director of Ministries Missional Leaders Representative
605-990-7781 605-775-2752
cumcpastor@iw.net
Scott
McKirdy
Missional Congregations
605-642-3457
scott.mckirdy@spearfishumc.org
Marty
Toepke-Floyd
Missional Impact Representative
701-325-0378
pastormarty@daktel.com
Jeff
Adel
Missional Resources Representative
605-350-5159
pastorjeffa@gmail.com
Steve
Behrens
Common Table Representative
605-266-2135
steve.behrens50@gmail.com
Laurie
Haller
Bishop
612-230-3334
bishop@dkmnareaumc..org
Jeff
Pospisil
Treasurer
605-990-7786
jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org
Bob
Ruedebusch
605-484-1502
bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
Duane
Coates
SW District Superintendent & Cabinet Representative Chair, Clergy
605-695-5561
dcoates70@yahoo.com
Tom
Thaden
Lay
605-624-3286
tommy123@vyn.midco.net
Sheri
Fadley
Clergy
701-213-9344
sherifadley@gmail.com
Devern
Schwenn
Clergy
605-949-1742
djacres@q.com
Tanner
Carlson
Lay
701-595-6258
tannerc9@gmail.com
Cheryl
Finney
Conference Historian
605-332-9959
fcheryl6@aol.com
Laurie
Langland
Archivist
605-995-2134
Laurie.Langland@dwu.edu
Pat
Breidenbach
Archivist Emeritus
605-996-9230
breidenbach@mit.midco. net
Stephen
Perry
Historical Society Chair
763-427-6080
historian@centurylink.net
Kay
Braun
Chair, Lay
701-232-1915
kkbndak@gmail.com
Laurie
Haller
Bishop
612-230-3334
bishop@dkmnareaumc.org
Rebecca
Trefz
605-990-7781
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Jane
Hincks
SE District Superintendent & Cabinet Representative Conference Co-Lay Leader
701-202-5456
janehincks@hotmail.com
Winckler
Host Team DS
701-269-9960
joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org
Brandon
Vetter
Host Team Clergy
701-223-4401
brandon@legacyumc.org
JoAnn
Early
Host Team Lay Leader
701-223-4401
joann@legacyumc.org
Bea
Stucke
Site Coordinator
605-390-1434
bea.stucke@dakotasumc.org
Lou
Whitmer
Worship Coordinator
605-226-1279
pastorlou@nvc.net
Doreen
Gosmire
Communications Coordinator
605-990-7794
doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org
Duane
Coates
Agenda Coordinator
605-695-5561
dcoates70@yahoo.com
Dayne
Zachrison
At large
701-845-0340
pastordayne@gmail.com
ADMINISTRATIVE Stephen REVIEW COMMITTEE Gary
Perry
Chair, Clergy
763-427-6080
historian@centurylink.net
Rae
Clergy
605-940-7865
gary.w.rae@gmail.com
(nominated by the Bishop) Jeff
Adel
Alternate, Clergy
605-350-5159
pastorjeffa@gmail.com
COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION
Doug
Diehl
Clergy
605-431-1123
dugdeal@gmail.com
Jenene
Earl
Clergy
605-720-6389
ljearl@outlook.com
Penny
Eberhart
Clergy
605-310-8504
ebhartp@gmail.com
Kim
Callies
Lay
605-270-2327
birdiecallies@yahoo.com
Ex officio (without vote)
COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY (CAH)
Phone
To be filled - Clergy
To be filled - Lay
Ex officio (without vote) ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS COMMITTEE
(appointed by the Bishop) Joel
To be filled - BOM Representative
9
Committee/ Agency
First Name
Last Name
Role
Phone
Joanne
Ottmar
Lay
701-252-7229
jottmar@ottmarlaw.com
Terry
Pendergast
Lay
605-351-6934
tpendergast@gra.midco.net
Jerry
Bass
Clergy alternate
701-775-5696
jerry.bass@gra.midco.net
Jennifer
Larsen
Chair, Lay
605-359-6682
jlarsen@hwalaw.com
John
Srstka
Conference Co-Lay Leader
605-941-6048
j1srstka@aol.com
Jennifer
Tyler
Member appointed by Bishop
605-868-8164
pastorjent@gmail.com
Al
Roll
Member appointed by Bishop
701-391-2015
al.roll@dakotasumc.org
Keith
Nelson
Member appointed by Conference
605-630-6586
keith@downtownfirstumc.com
Ryan
Mutzenberger
Member appointed by Conference
701-232-4416
ryanmutzenberger@gmail.com
Rebecca
Trefz
Member NCJ COE
605-990-7781
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Beata
Ferris
Member NCJ COE
605-222-8284
beata.ferris@dkmnareaumc.org
Rebecca
Trefz
605-990-7791
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Duane
Coates
Chair, SE District Superintendent & Exec. Director of Ministries Member
605-695-5561
dcoates70@yahoo.com
Amber
Laffey
Conference Secretary
605-770-7802
conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org
CONFERENCE Lisa DISASTER RESPONSE Mark
Johnsen
Conf. Disaster Response Coordinator
605-440-3200
lisaraejohnsen@gmail.com
Ellingson
Planning
218-779-5707
mellingson56@gmail.com
Linda
Baldock
Planning
605-786-2262
lindambaldock@gmail.com
Jim
Unkenholz
Operations
701-667-2050
junkenholz@aol.com
Mike
Flowers
Operations
701-799-1174
slministry@hotmail.com
Libby
Flowers
Operations
701-799-1174
slministry@hotmail.com
Linda
Kropenske
Training
605-371-1205
lkropenske@yahoo.com
Nancy
Trefz
At large
605-765-4335
trefzponyexpress@hotmail.com
Connie
Eichinger
At large
605-787-5799
godaboveall@hotmail.com
Jim
Eichinger
At large
605-787-5799
godaboveall@hotmail.com
Jeff
Pospisil
Administration and Communication
605-990-7786
jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org
Al
Roll
Staff Representative
701-391-2015
al.roll@dakotasumc.org
Doreen
Gosmire
Administration and Communication
605-990-7794
doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org
Jeff
Nelson
Chair, Lay
605-376-5388
jeff@605advantage.com
Sharla
McCaskell
Vice Chair, Clergy
605-343-7145
knollwoodpastor@gmail.com
Sheri
Meister
605-990-7790
sheri.meister@dkmnmf.org
Jeff
Pospisil
Foundation President/CEO of the Dakotas & Minnesota Conferences Treasurer
605-990-7786
jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org
Richard
Platt
Lay
605-996-4488
richard.platt@bankwestsd.com
Dave
Page
Lay
605-432-7874
D.DPage@outlook.com
Scott
Jones
Lay
605-224-9346
scottddp@yahoo.com
Bob
Ruedebusch
Clergy, SW District Superintendent
605-484-1502
bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
Steve
Pietila
Lay
605-760-4916
spietila@firstdakota.com
Richard
Wahlstrom
Lay
605-484-7761
rkw68@live.com
Eric
Walth
Lay
701-220-6331
ericwalth@gmail.com
Laurie
Haller
Bishop, without vote
612-230-3334
bishop@dkmnareaumc.org
Elizabeth
Ewing-Lee
NE District Co-Lay Leader
701-361-3231
ewinglee@yahoo.com
To be filled - Lay alternate COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY (COE)
RECORDS, RULES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
DAKOTAS UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION BOARD
NORTHEAST DISTRICT (NE)
To be filled - NE District Co-Lay Leader 10
Committee/ Agency
First Name
Last Name
Role
NE District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Ray
Baker
Chair, Clergy
701-220-4803
ray@fargofaithumc.org
Jerry Mark
Bass Gronseth
Clergy Clergy
701-775-5696
jerry.bass@gra.midco.net
605-359-9480
markgronseth@gmail.com
Rob
Salmonson
Clergy
605-933-0077
robsalmonson@hotmail.com
Lou
Whitmer
Clergy
701-240-5346
pastorlou@nvc.net
Becky
Holten
Clergy
605-770-6184
beckyrholten@gmail.com
Don
Miller
Lay
701-885-9082
donald.miller@und.edu
Mike
Beeson
Lay
Ernie
Wight
Lay
Kris
Mutzenberger Ellingson
NE Building and Location Mark Committee Thom NE Superintendency Committee
Phone
mbeeson@rrt.net erniewight@gmail.com
NE District Superintendent
701-532-0455
kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org
Clergy
218-779-5707
mellingson56@gmail.com
Bowsher
Clergy
605-432-4766
pastorthom@milbankcentral.org
Kris
Mutzenberger
NE District Superintendent
701-532-0455
kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org
Jessica
Zerr
Chair, Lay
Darin
Otto
Lay
Robbie
Daugherty
Lay
Alice
LaFontaine
Lay
Dave
Motta
Clergy
701-232-5650
dave@calvaryfargo.com
Mark
Britton
Clergy
701-240-4939
mark_softball34@hotmail.com
Rick
Pittenger
Clergy
701-680-9879
mwsumc@gmail.com
Melanie
Reiners
Clergy
605-432-4796
mmreiners@itcmilbank.com
Kris
Mutzenberger
NE District Superintendent
701-532-0455
kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org
605-395-6656
lpksiefken@nvc.net
701-265-4308
smarquardt3@gmail.com
jessmzerr@gmail.com
NE Committee on Nominations
Pat
Siefken
Sandra
Marquardt
Lay Clergy
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT (SE)
Nancy
Hallenbeck
SE District Co-Lay Leader
605-360-2352
nghallenbeck@gmail.com
Val
Melmer
SE District Co-Lay Leader
605-280-4035
valmelmer@hotmail.com
Manning
Chair, Clergy
605-215-3429
nancyserving@gmail.com
Johnson
Clergy
605-665-2991
revron24@gmail.com
Laurie
Kidd
Clergy - LLP
605-376-0752
wagtynumc@hcinet.net
Kip
Roozen
Clergy
605-645-9630
kip@sfasbury.org
Dustin
Strande
Lay
605-359-0007
dstrande@americanchurchgroup.com
Troy
Hansen
Lay
605-263-3104
ethansen@iw.net
Val
Melmer
Lay
605-280-4035
valmelmer@hotmail.com
Connie
Smith
Lay
605-363-5097
cmsmith@siouxvalley.net
Valerie
Hummel LaBounty Trefz
Clergy
605-660-5419
ladypastorvalerie@gmail.com
SE District Superintendent
605-990-7781
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Rae
Clergy
605-940-7865
gary.w.rae@gmail.com
Keith
Nelson
Clergy
605-630-6586
keith@downtownfirstumc.com
John
Claggett
Lay
605-770-7248
johnclaggett@mit-tel.net
Cortland
Carnes
Lay
605-763-5427
Rebecca
Trefz
SE District Superintendent
605-990-7781
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org
Nancy
Hallenbeck
SE District Co-Lay Leader
605-360-2352
nghallenbeck@gmail.com
Diane
Kisch
Lay
605-665-1500
dkischfumc@gmail.com
Charles
Schnabel
Lay
605-692-5655
cvschnabel@brookings.net
605-214-7474
kwrein@hotmail.com
SE District Committee on Nancy Ordained Ministry Ron
Rebecca SE Building and Location Gary
SE Superintendency Committee
To be filled - Lay Kyle
Reinhiller
Clergy
11
Committee/ Agency
First Name
Last Name
Role
Teresa
Person
Arlyn
Coalter
Nancy
Phone
Clergy
605-691-2070
pianoperson@live.com
Clergy
605-929-5727
revac54@hotmail.com
Hallenbeck
SE District Co-Lay Leader
605-360-2352
nghallenbeck@gmail.com
Amber
Laffey
Clergy
605-770-7802
conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT (SW)
Jo Anne
Hipple
SW District Co-Lay Leader
605-222-0357
joanne.hipple@outlook.com
Richard
Wahlstrom
SW District Co-Lay Leader
605-484-7761
rkw68@live.com
SW District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Deann
Eidem
Chair, Clergy
605-484-6041
deann.eidem@clumc.com
Julia
Jones
Secretary, Lay
605-280-2670
juliajonesaud@gmail.com
Peggy
Hanson
Clergy
605-584-1328
pastor@leadtumc.com
Greg
Kroger
Clergy
605-321-3342
pierre1umc@mncomm.com
Jenene
Earl
Clergy
605-720-5578
ljearl@outlook.com
Sharla
McCaskell
Clergy - LLP
605-343-7145
knollwoodpastor@gmail.com
Barry
Whipkey
Clergy
605-270-2332
pastorbarry55@gmail.com
Ashley
Alsup
Lay
605-390-4296
ashleyalsup@hotmail.com
Jo Anne
Hipple
Lay
605-222-0357
joanne.hipple@outlook.com
Bob
Ruedebusch
SW District Superintendent
605-484-1502
bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
McCaskell
Clergy
605-343-7145
knollwoodpastor@gmail.com
SE Nominations
SW Building and Location Sharla Committee Jeff
SW Superintendency Committee
SW Committee on Nominations
Adel
Clergy
605-350-5159
pastorjeffa@gmail.com
Darwin
Kopfman
Clergy
605-673-3473
drkopf@goldenwest.net
Robert
Puffer
Lay
605-745-4819
puffer@gwtc.net
David
Bonde
Lay
605-280-9680
Eileen
Wilson
Lay
605-673-3401
pew@gwtc.net
Bob
Ruedebusch
SW District Superintendent
605-484-1502
bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
Richard
Wahlstrom
605-484-7761
rkw68@live.com
Jo Anne
Hipple
Interim Chair, SW District Co-Lay Leader SW District Co-Lay Leader
605-222-0357
joanne.hipple@outlook.com
Ashley
Alsup
Lay
605-390-4296
ashleyalsup@hotmail.com
Greg
Kroger
Clergy
605-321-3342
pierre1umc@mncomm.com
Sharla
MCaskell
Clergy
605-343-7145
knollwoodpastor@gmail.com
Janelle
Jones
Lay
605-722-5911
jljones@midco.net
Clint
Vanneman
Lay
Connie
Eichinger
Clergy
605-787-5799
godaboveall@hotmail.com
Jeff
Adel
Clergy
605-350-5159
pastorjeffa@gmail.com
Mike
Flowers
NW District Co-Lay Leader - to be filled NW District Co-Lay Leader - to be filled Chair, Clergy
701-269-9960
slministry@hotmail.com
Perry
Schnabel
Secretary, Clergy
701-255-4281
pastorperrys@msn.com
Jane
Hincks
Lay
701-202-5456
janehincks@hotmail.com
Karl
Kroger
Clergy
605-999-9898
karlkroger@gmail.com
Bruce
Adams
Clergy
701-663-8909
bruceadams2261@yahoo.com
Marty
Toepke-Floyd
Clergy
701-325-0378
pastormarty@daktel.com
Joel
Winckler
NW District Superintendent
701-269-9960
joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org
Rick
Craig
Clergy
701-329-1810
imrickcraig@icloud.com
Cory
Thrall
Clergy
701-319-1137
thrallcory@gmail.com
NORTHWEST DISTRICT (NW)
NW District Committee on Ordained Ministry
cvannman@gwtc.net
To be filled - Lay
NW Buildings and Location Committee
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First Name
Last Name
Role
Dayne
Zachrison
Clergy
701-840-7294
pastordayne@gmail.com
Jim
Jeromcheck
Lay
701-220-7494
jim@biancorealty.com
Joel
Winckler
NW District Superintendent
701-269-9960
joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org
Jane
Hincks
To be filled - NW District Co-Lay Leader Conference Co-Lay Leader
701-202-5456
janehincks@hotmail.com
Randy
Meissner
Lay
701-663-2305
randymeissguy@gmail.com
Marvin
Winstryg
Clergy
701-516-7407
mwinstryg@yahoo.com
Ross
Reinhiller
Clergy
701-426-5456
pastorspLay@hotmail.com
Claudia
Holm
Lay
701-659-3477
cholm@daktel.com
NW Superintendency Committee
Phone
To be filled - Lay Joel NW Committee on Nominations TREE OF LIFE MINISTRY
Winckler
NW District Superintendent
701-269-9960
joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org
Sharman
Zachrison
Lay
701-320-0463
sharman.zachrison@gmail.com
Anita
Tulp
Lay
701-320-9058
crazy4bookslms@gmail. com
Tom
Gilmore
President
605-665-8303
tojan41@yahoo.com
Jo
Watkins
Vice President
605-665-4681
pastorjowatkins@hotmail.com
Millikan Unkenholz Christensen
Secretary Member Member
605-366-4675
stilladamsdad@hotmail.com
605-280-4581
dgu47@aol.com
605-490-2601
springer96@msn.com
Jeanine
Carpenter
Member
605-987-5110
umwjeaninec@hotmail.com
Randy
Burnison
Member
605-350-6978
rgburnison@santel.net
Linda
Garriott
Executive Director
605-856-4266
treeoflife@gwtc.net
Laurie
Haller
Bishop
612-230-3334
bishop@dkmnareaumc.org
Bob
Ruedebusch
SW District Superintendent
605-484-1502
bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
Al
Roll
Missional Impact Link Rep.
701-391-2015
al.roll@dakotasumc.org
Van Dyke
Secretary
701-426-8662
stevevandyke@lignite.com
Hobein
Treasurer
701-258-5716
raiderguy10@gmail.com
Puhalla
Director
701-222-3004
opendoor@btinet.net
Steele
Trustee Representative
Fryer
Member, Lay
701-391-0605
junkenholz@aol.com
Randy
Meissner
Member, Lay
701-663-2305
rmeissner@nd.gov
Kenneth
Hogue
Member, Lay
605-255-1014
KennethHogue01@bis.midco.net
Mary
Carter
Member, Lay
Jim
Karn
Member, Lay
701-226-4712
Brandon
Vetter
Member, Clergy
701-223-4401
brandon@legacyumc.org
Bruce
Adams
Member, Clergy
701-663-8909
bruceadams2261@yahoo. com
Jennifer
Hallenbeck Orr
Member, Clergy
701-255-1160
jhallenbeck@mccabeumc.com
Karl
Kroger
Member, Clergy
605-999-9898
karlkroger@gmail.com
Joel
Winckler
NW District Superintendent
701-269-9960
joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org
Lint
President, Southeast District, Shop Manager
605-363-3470
pmllint@goldenwest.net
Evans-de-Carpio
Director & Communications Team
612-226-6556
director@solarovenpartners.org
Gene
Bethke
Northeast District, Shop Manager
605-233-0168
gbethke@itctel.com
Dave
Silbernagel
Northwest District
701-425-1382
silbernagel.dave@yahoo.com
Gloria
Borgman
Southwest District
605-642-5321
ron.borgman@yahoo.com
Workman
Northwest District, Expertise Gifts Processing, Communications
701-214-2234
Klworkman1@outlook.com
Bruce Dennis Jason
Ex officio
OPEN DOOR Steve COMMUNITY Derrick CENTER – BOARD OF Jolene DIRECTORS MaryLee Sheila
Ex Officio
SOLAR OVEN Phil PARTNERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (SOP) Marjorie
Karen
mlsteele47@hotmail.com
dmcarter1969@hotmail.com
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Committee/ Agency
First Name
Last Name
Role
Connie
Smith
Donna
Fisher
Adam
Phone
Communications Team
605-270-1097
cmsmith@siouxvalley.net
Communications Team
605-391-9733
dmfisher@wildblue.net
Burnison
Shop Manager
605-360-6638
paws4u@gmail.com
Jay
Niedert
Conference at large member
605-270-9259
niedertj@yahoo.com
Emily
Warns
Conference at large member
605-480-4264
eswarns@hotmail.com
Ariana
Arampatzis
Conference at large member
605-216-5933
Ariana.arampatzis@gmail.com
Ex Officio
Al
Roll
Cabinet Staff Representative
701-391-2015
al.roll@dakotasumc.org
SPIRIT LAKE MINISTRY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
Kim/ Paulette
Paulson
Board member
blackhammer1@gmail.com
Valerie
Luick
Board member
valerie.luick@hotmail.com
Kenny
Baker Jr
Board member
kennybaker_02@hotmail.com
Al
Goehring
Board member
agoehrin@daktel.com
Myra
Pierson
Baord member
wacstaske@yahoo.com
Andrew/Jenny
Lindstrom
Board member
andrewlindstrom@yahoo.com
To be filled - Member Ex officio
Mike
Flowers
Clergy
701-799-1174
slministry@hotmail.com
Libby
Flowers
Lay
701-799-1174
slministry@hotmail.com
John Srtska, of Sioux Falls Sunnycrest UMC, was elected Conference co-lay leader to serve with Jane Hincks, following the resignation of Myrna Hill. He was elected during the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota by the members in four locations– Bismarck, Fargo, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Photo is from the video live feed of the Dakotas Conference UMC.
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Plenary Session IV Bishop Haller called the session back to order. The discussion continued, and an amendment to Resolution 1.2 was presented by David Novstrup, layman of Aberdeen First. The amendment was as follows: Whereas, all people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people (LGBTQ+), are of sacred worth, beloved by God, made in the image of God, called by God, and are essential members of The United Methodist Church (UMC), including the Dakotas Annual Conference; and Whereas, The UMC has repeatedly harmed its LGBTQ1 members and clergypersons through its restrictive policies around ordination and same seJC marriages (Discipline, 1]61. C, 1304.3, Petitiens 90032, 90036, 90042, 90043,); and Whereas, many LGBTQ1 members and clergypersons have remained faithful to the UMC, continuing to offer their prayers, presence, gifts, sencice, and witness, despite being labeled as "incompatible vAth Christian teaching" (Discipline, 1304.3); and Whereas, The Book of Discipline urges the inclusion of all people in the life of the church (Discipline, fl 14); and Whereas, the Dakotas _Annual Conference has resolved to include our LGBTQ1 siblings, celebrate their gift:s, be in
ministry 'Nith them, and vrork to eliminate all discriminatory language, restrictions, and penalties in the Discipline regarding LGBTQ1 persons; Therefore, be it resolved, vie urge the Annual Conference work to welcome all sinners with love, grace and truth. Dalmtas Conference of the United Methodist Church to intentionally iwAte and welcome LGBTQ1 persons at all levels ofleadership; and Be it further resolved, '.Ve urge the Board of Ordained Ministry to not consider a candidates' seimal orientation in evaluating qualifications fur ordination; and Be it further resoPred, we urge local United Methodist Churches in the Dalmtas Conference to welcome and include LGBTQ1 members in full participation within the local church, and Be it further resowed, ,.ve respect our clergys' faithful discernment regarding vmom they ,.vill and will not marry knowing that some will choose to marry same seJC couples and others ,.vill not; and Be it further resoPred, we urge the Bishop to refrain from conducting clergy trials related to ordinations of LGBTQ1 persons or same seJC marriages. After one speech for and one against, the Rev. Joel Wickler offered a prayer over the vote on the amendment. The amendment did not pass. After more discussion on the main motion, Rev. Charlie Moore, a clergyman serving Sioux Falls Sunnycrest, called the question. The body approved calling the previous question. After a final speech by Rev. Brett Roes, in which he announced he is a transgender clergyman, the Rev. Rebecca Trefz offered a prayer. The vote was taken, and the resolution passed with 179 votes for and 172 against. After the vote was announced, Rev. John Price, retired clergyman serving Winner, made a formal written request for a bishop's decision of law on aspects of the resolution just passed. The request asked: In accordance with ,,51 and 2609 of the Book of Discipline, I request a bishop's decision of law on the following questions, in light ofDiscipline ,,304, 341, 362, and 2702 604.1, Judicial Council Decisions #886, 1115, 1329, 1340, 1399 and other relevant church law: 1. Does "1.2 Resolution A Vision for a More Just Church" negate, ignore, or violate church law? 2. Does "1.2 Resolution A Vision for a More Just Church" impermissibly express encourage violations of church law or discourage the enforcement of church law? Does the adoption of this resolution negate or limit the obligation and duty of members of the board of ordained ministry and members of district committees on ministry under Discipline Paragraph 304.5, as amended by the 2019 General Conference, and other relevant church law to conduct "full examination and thorough inquiry" for ministry candidates and to decline to approve any candidate who does not meet the qualifications of Discipline Paragraph 304.1-3? (The bishop's ruling is printed on pages 46-52 of this journal.)
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Board of Ordained Ministry Chair, Rev. Val Reinhiller, a clergywoman connecting Faith UMC in Williston with the surrounding community, presented those clergy who will be retiring: Revs. Ken Ballard, Dave Motta, and Rick Pittenger, present, and Revs. Rod Tkach and Jeffrey Neuberger, in abstention. Those retirees who spoke (Ballard and Pittenger from Sioux Falls and Motta from Fargo) presented their farewell points of privilege with their wives by their sides CCFA brought back a recommendation to increase the 2022 Budget Proposal to include the payment of the General Church apportionments at the 2016 rate, approximately $225,000. After a prayer by Rev. Josh Wilprecht, clergyman serving Brandon Celebration, the 2022 Budget Proposal was approved as amended. Moved by Rev. Rebecca Trefz, the Consent Calendar was approved by consensus. Resolution 1.3 - Preparing for Denominational Separation was presented by Jeff Pospisil, a layman servng as conference treasurer. After a prayer by Rev. Kris Mutzenberger, clergywoman serving as superintendent of the Northeast District, the resolution passed with a vote of 294 yes votes, and 40 no votes. Chair of the Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, Elaine Roberts a laywoman from Sioux Falls Wesley, moved that we open the corporate session of BOP. Bishop Haller declared the session open. Elaine presented the members of the Board, including new member, Kevin Klare, layman from Dell Rapids, to be approved. Leanna Stunes, laywoman of Mitchell Downtown First and Conference Benefits Officer, discussed new proposed legislation regarding eligibility for health insurance, the opportunity to opt-out of coverage and the effect these changes have on the direct bill to local churches. (The updated policy can be found in section X. Rules and Policies in the Conference Journal.) Stunes then moved election of the new members and acceptance of the Pensions report, containing the changes to the health insurance policy. After a prayer by Rev. Roy Caudill, retired clergyman, the Pensions report and new members were approved. Executive session closed. The Rev. Ray Baker, clergyman serving Fargo Faith, asked a question about the meaning and effect of Price's request for a bishop's rule oflaw. Bishop Haller said it is a process that she has 30 days to answer. The bishop then allowed Baker to have a point of personal privilege. During the point, Baker said he and his fellow writers of the resolution intended it to be entirely aspirational. Bishop Haller shared thank yous and closed the session with prayer. Due to extended discussion, The Historic Questions were presented to Ordinands: Valerie Hummel-LaBounty, Seth LaBounty, Autumn Krueger and Commissionees: QuayaAckerman, Julie Gregg, Rodney Knock, Michele Slott during the Celebration of Life and Ministry Worship Service on Friday evening. The worship team from Canton UMC provided the music for the CLMS. Duane Coates, Chair of the Commission on Archives and History, recorded a presentation of the Jubilee Clergy to be shared at a later time. Those retired clergymen were Revs. Bruce Forbes and Gary Rae, present, as well as Revs. David Heetland and Richard Sykes, absent. Saturday morning began with a time of prayer and praise. Rev. Cory Thrall, clergy serving the Missouri Valley Parish, led the liturgy.
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Deb Kjerstad, center, was recognized for her service to the Dakotas Conference as director of Leadership Development. Deb served from 2015 until June 2021. Conference co-lay leaders Myrna Hill, left, and Jane Hincks, right, honored Deb and presented her with a bouquet.
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Exhibit A (Documentation evidencing the result of the disaffiliation vote taken at the church conference, certified by an authorized officer of Local Church.)
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Minutes Special Charge Conference Sunday, March 28, 2021 Present: Joel Winckler- District Superintendent, Randy Meissner- Lay member from Mandan United Methodist Church, Jerry Stravia- Pastor, Caroline Wood- Church Secretary & Prairie Winds United Methodist Church congregation Dickinson Prairie Winds United Methodist Church, in accordance with paragraph 2553 of the United Methodist Book of Discipline, voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. Prior to the vote, three individuals from the congregation spoke opposing disaffiliation and three individuals spoke in favor of disaffiliation. Joel Winckler prayed over the congregation. Ballots were passed to the congregation and the voting began. Votes were tallied by Joel Winckler and Randy Meissner. The final vote was shown to Church manager, Caroline Wood prior to the reading of the vote. Pastor Jerry Stravia prayed over the congregation Joel Winckler announced the vote: Ninety-nine votes were valid Eleven votes were invalid due to not being on the membership list Out of the ninety-nine votes, sixty-seven votes were in favor of disaffiliating, and thirty-two votes were opposed to disaffiliating. The vote passes for disaffiliation with a two-thirds majority. Respectfully submitted, Caroline Wood \ Church anage
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LEGISLATION Organizational Resolutions 1.
The online agenda is the official agenda. Adjustments are made throughout the session as necessary. All requests for additional items to be placed on the agenda shall be emailed to the agenda coordinator, Duane Coates (dcoates70@yahoo.com), at least 48 hours before the start of Annual Conference session.
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The session will be a hybrid format. The boundaries of the Annual Conference shall be established through seating areas provided for clergy and lay members at each of the sites First United Methodist Church in Fargo, North Dakota, First United Methodist Church in Rapid City, South Dakota, McCabe United Methodist Church in Bismarck, North Dakota and the Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Voting members will be seated in the designated areas and will be identified by the color of their nametag. a. The Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota will serve as the broadcast site. b. During Plenary Sessions all non-voting persons, including spouses of clergy and lay members, will be seated in areas designed for guest. c. Lay representatives from non-chartered new church starts, Elisha and Samuel Project interns (who are not lay members), retired clergy persons who have served churches of the Dakotas Conference but who are members of other annual conferences, and special guests of the Bishop will be recognized as guests and may be seated with voting members. d. Any non-members participating at hosted sites shall not have voice or vote, except for those non- members whom the Sessions Committee has extended temporary speaking privileges. Those privileges shall be for the restricted purpose of making presentations on agenda items.
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The District Superintendents shall receive and relay to the presiding officer all requests of members to be excused from the Annual Conference Session. Those names will be printed in the journal.
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Voting will take place at each site with tellers present and reporting the results to the head teller located at the Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Voice — To be recognized to speak to the floor or body, members must seek recognition by going to a designated area at each site and requesting to speak. When making a request, please to state the purpose of the request, such as to speak for a motion, against a motion, ask for a point of clarification or information, point of order, etc. a. Moderators at remote sites will bring questions or requests to speak to the attention of the presiding officer. a. The presiding officer will recognize the speaker by location and give the speaker the floor. b. When requesting recognition, please state the request concisely and clearly and refer to the agenda item, if applicable. c. If you are recognized to speak by the presiding officer, from a remote site, you will present with audio and video.
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Floor speakers are requested to state name, church or organization, and relationship to the body — “Sally Jones, Sioux Falls First UMC, lay member.” Floor speeches are limited to three minutes.
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Requests for personal points of privilege shall be submitted to the agenda coordinator. Remote sites can submit requests through the site moderator.
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The following persons shall be given the privilege of voice and vote during plenary session: a. Clergy and laity as defined in Par. 602 of the 2016 Book of Discipline and Rule 6.11 in the Dakotas Conference Rules and Policies found in the Conference Journal b. Clergy from other denominations serving in Dakotas United Methodist Churches who have been granted voice and voting privileges by the clergy session per Question 25 in the Business of the Annual Conference.
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Announcements shall be submitted through to the head teller at each of the sites. They will be shared by the presiding officer or conference secretary during the session if time allows or following the session through conference communication channels.
10. All reports from conference and other related agencies are published in the conference workbook. Permission must be secured from the agenda coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of the Annual Conference session before any other printed materials may be distributed. Materials must be submitted in a digital format (pdf ). 11. The consent calendar shall be those items listed on the consent calendar Section 2 of the conference workbook. Requests to lift items from the consent calendar must be submitted to the conference secretary by email (conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org ) at least 48 hours before the opening of session. In the request list the specific item number you are requesting to be lifted and the names and e-mail addresses of at least 15 voting members that agree with the request. 12. Any proposals to change legislation, such as amendments, must be submitted electronically to the conference secretary digitally, using the strikethrough feature for removing information from the legislation and underlining new proposed language.
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Resolution 1.2 A Vision for a More Just Church Title: A Vision for a More Just Church Submitted by: Karl Kroger, Brett Roes, Teresa Whetsel, Nicole Clade, Richard Wahlstrom, Ray Baker Action: The specific action to be voted upon is for the Dakotas Annual Conference, and it's leadership, to stop harm to LGBTQ+ persons. Relationship to the scriptural imperatives and rationale: Heals a broken world: begins the process of healing with our LGBTQ+ siblings. Reach New People: begin to invest in people beyond their orientation and identity. updated 05/22/21 Implementation: The leadership of the Annual Conference - District Superintendents, Bishop (interim and resident); Lay Leaders; Chairs of Conference Committees; Staff of the Annual Conference; Board of Ordained Ministry; District Committees on Ordained Ministry; District leaders; etc. updated 05/22/21 Outcome: The result of this resolution will be implementing processes to help lead our annual conference forward and to lean into Wesley's Simple Rules - do good, do no harm, and stay in love with God. Resources required and potential financial impact: Resources needed: No anticipated resources required. updated 05/22/21 RESOLUTION: Whereas, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people (LGBTQ+) are of sacred worth, beloved by God, made in the image of God, called by God, and are essential members of The United Methodist Church (UMC), including the Dakotas Annual Conference; and Whereas, The UMC has repeatedly harmed its LGBTQ+ members and clergypersons through its restrictive policies around ordination and same-sex marriages (Discipline, ¶161.C, ¶304.3, Petitions 90032, 90036, 90042, 90043,); and Whereas, many LGBTQ+ members and clergypersons have remained faithful to the UMC, continuing to offer their prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness, despite being labeled as “incompatible with Christian teaching” (Discipline, ¶304.3); and Whereas, The Book of Discipline urges the inclusion of all people in the life of the church (Discipline, ¶214); and Whereas, the Dakotas Annual Conference has resolved to include our LGBTQ+ siblings, celebrate their gifts, be in ministry with them, and work to eliminate all discriminatory language, restrictions, and penalties in the Discipline regarding LGBTQ+ persons; Therefore, be it resolved, we urge the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church to intentionally invite and welcome LGBTQ+ persons at all levels of leadership; and Be it further resolved, we urge the Board of Ordained Ministry to not consider a candidates’ sexual orientation in evaluating qualifications for ordination; and Be it further resolved, we urge local United Methodist Churches in the Dakotas Conference to welcome and include LGBTQ+ members in full participation within the local church, and Be it further resolved, we respect our clergys’ faithful discernment regarding whom they will and will not marry – knowing that some will choose to marry same-sex couples and others will not; and Be it further resolved, we urge the Bishop to refrain from conducting clergy trials related to ordinations of LGBTQ+ persons or same-sex marriages. Respectfully submitted by: Ray Baker, elder in full connection appointed to Fargo Faith UMC; Nicole Clade, elder in full connection appointed to the Minnesota Conference; Karl Kroger, elder in full connection appointed to Bismarck McCabe UMC; Brett Roes, licensed local paster appointed to Rapid City Canyon Lake UM;, Richard Wahlstrom, lay member of Rapid City Canyon Lake UMC; Teresa Whetsel, licensed local pastor appointed to Miller UMC.
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Resolution 1.3 on Preparing for Denominational Separation Title: Resolution on Preparing for Denominational Separation Submitted by: Roger Spahr, Keith Nelson, Jeff Pospisil Action: This is clearly articulated in the resolution, but it authorizes the various boards and agencies of the Dakotas UMC to make specific preparatory steps for the likely split of the United Methodist denomination. Relationship to imperatives: This is also articulated in the resolution. If a separation is more or less inevitable, can we separate in a way that would be a good witness to the world (heal a broken world). An amicable separation should also leave churches in a better position (financially, emotionally, and spiritually) to not lose focus on each of the imperatives as well as the mission. Implementation: This is clearly laid out in the resolution. Outcome: Over the course of one year, the Dakotas UMC will be much more prepared for General Conference action. Even if a General Conference fails to approve a separation, the majority of the actions would likely be a positive step forward for a united Dakotas UMC. Resources: This is spelled out in the resolution. The apportioned budget should not be impacted as the resolution would authorize the Transitional Reserve Fund to cover overages that may result. RESOLUTION: Whereas the next session of the General Conference seems likely to authorize an ordered separation of The United Methodist Church as evidenced by support for the Protocol for Reconciliation and Grace through Separation and similar legislation; Whereas we acknowledge that our local churches and pastors in the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church would then be separated into multiple separate denominations; Whereas our Journey Toward Vitality includes equipping missional congregations in the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, which includes our LORD’s imperative to heal a broken world; Whereas our society, denomination, and church universal are deeply divided and would greatly benefit from an example of Christian charity in the midst of significant differences of opinion and thought; Whereas the Protocol for Reconciliation and Grace through Separation calls for a so-called winner-take-all separation within Annual Conferences where only one denomination would receive the accumulated resources of the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. This type of separation is rarely amicable and would likely spoil our witness to the world and harm our mission; Whereas there is much that we currently have authority to do prior to General Conference that would help prepare our churches and people for the impact of such a separation as well as prepare for potentially multiple healthy expressions of Methodism in the Dakotas; Therefore, Be It Resolved that we, the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church, authorize and direct the following preparations be made for the likely separation, in a spirit of mutual love and respect: 1. The Common Table formally recognize those that would initially serve as leadership teams within the Dakotas of the separate denominations; 2. The Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference, Inc. make preparations for being able to serve multiple denominations including the development of policies to equitably use funds in that service such as the Retiree Health Fund, the various reserve funds, and the Care and Concern Fund; 3. The Dakotas United Methodist Foundation make preparation for being able to serve multiple denominations including the development of policies to govern the distribution of grant, endowment, and scholarship monies that will honor the documented intent of donors and, as much as practical and possible, equitably benefit both denominations; 4. The Council on Finance and Administration prepare a proposal for the equitable division of cash and investments. The Council would also prepare a plan for the use of the Transitional Reserve Fund to cover the expenses of the separation not provided for in the apportioned budget of the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church; 5. The Camp and Retreat Ministry Council prepare a proposal to preserve a camping ministry in the Dakotas that will benefit multiple denominations; 6. The Missional Impact Link prepare a plan to independently incorporate Spirit Lake Ministry Center and Solar Oven Partners and transfer land owned in Mission, SD to Tree of Life Ministries. Also that the Link will meet with the boards of these ministries and other United-Methodist-related ministries in the Dakotas for the purpose of explaining 41
the separation and encouraging them to seek relationship with multiple denominations; 7. The Human Resources Committee provide direction and guidance to personnel of the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church in serving in this time of separation; Be it further resolved; these preparations shall be completed by 2022 session of the Annual Conference; Be it further resolved, the named boards and committees are responsible in seeing that each step of preparation is completed. This does not restrict these boards and committees from seeking the services of volunteers, staff, or consultants. Expenses in excess of the apportioned budget for these boards and committees should be brought to the attention of the Council on Finance and Administration so as to be reimbursed by the Transitional Reserve Fund; Be it further resolved, local churches desiring to declare their intention to affiliate with one of the denominations prior to the General Conference session shall notify the recognized leadership of that denomination and their District Superintendent. A record of such declarations will be kept to be reported at the next session of the Annual Conference and in the Journal. A local church’s legal status within the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church will not change at this time; Be it further resolved, local churches voting to disaffiliate to become independent shall remain subject to the current rules and policies governing disaffiliations from the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Respectfully submitted by: Roger Spahr, elder in full connection appointed to retirement; Keith Nelson, elder in full connection appointed to Mitchell Downtown First UMC, Jeff Pospisil, lay member of the Dakotas Conference serving as Executive Director of Finance and Administration for the Dakotas Conference.
Conference co-lay leader Myrna Hill has resigned her post and was recognized for several years of dedicated service during the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference, June 11, 2021, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her co-lay leader, Jane Hincks, presented her with a bouquet, many thanks, and best wishes.
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Consent Calendar Cabinet Resolutions 1.
WHEREAS the following congregations have voted to recommend dissolution as a United Methodist congregation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that these congregations be recognized with thanks to God for their faithful service, and that they be officially discontinued under the provisions of The Book of Discipline, paragraph 2549 by the Dakotas Annual Conference: Northeast: Sheldon, ND, and Cogswell ND Northwest: Southeast: Southwest:
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THAT July 1, 2021, be designated as the beginning of all new appointments for 2020-2021, unless prior arrangements have been made. The moving pastor’s current charge shall pay the compensation, health, pension and other benefits through June 30, 2021. THAT the moving schedule be flexible enough to consider the need of the pastors and the families, and that the parish would have sufficient time to prepare the parsonage for the arrival of the incoming pastor. Moves shall be scheduled to occur between June 15 and July 15. If a move is scheduled to happen prior to the last Sunday in June, compensation shall still be paid by the current charge through the end of the month. THAT both congregations and pastors be sensitive and respectful as to the transition of pastoral leadership in a charge. Negotiations between the Staff-Parish Relations chair, and the incoming and outgoing pastor as to first Sunday and care for priestly functions shall be done on a case-by-case basis. July 1 shall be the start date for all incoming pastors unless other arrangements have been made. THAT consideration be given by the congregation to the incoming pastor to have his/her first Sunday serve as a welcoming Sunday, and that formal preaching and worship leadership responsibilities begin the following Sunday.
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Equitable Compensation The purpose of Equitable Compensation is to work with the District Superintendents in the effort to support congregations as they strive to become viable (Rule 1.4). This is done by A) providing salary support grants to churches/charges served by a full-time United Methodist pastor and B) making an annual recommendation of the minimum compensation needed by pastors to allow them to focus their efforts on the ministry instead of seeking secondary employment. Annual Recommendations of Minimum Compensation 1. The Base Cash Salary for each year: 65% of the Conference Average Compensation for Full Connection Clergy; 62% of the Conference Average Compensation for Less than Full Connection Clergy. 2. The Base Cash Salary for both clergy groups listed in paragraph #1 shall include any personal tax deferred annuities, personal IRA’s paid by the local church, or personal pension plan in addition to the recommended contribution to the pension program (UMPIP) in No. 3. 3. The pastor shall receive the following in addition to minimum compensation. A) Pension Program Contribution (UMPIP) equal to 3% of the Denominational Average Compensation; B) Continuing Education Allowance (minimum of $150); C) Travel Allowance by voucher at the current IRS rate; D) Utilities paid in full (minimum of heat, electricity, local phone service, water, garbage service, and internet); E) Accountable Reimbursement Plan (minimum of $500). SALARY SUPPORT GRANTS 1) The follow The following requests will be considered by the Commission: a. Strategic Appointment Grant – Available when a new appointment results in significantly increased costs to the Church/Charge. These increased costs will be so burdensome that it is unlikely that the Church/Charge will have adequate resources available to take the necessary steps to becoming viable without outside assistance. The purpose of this grant is to assist the Church/Charge in its transition to being able to fully support the newly appointed pastor. The Church/Charge shall provide monthly written status reports to the District Superintendent and Conference Treasurer. Status reports shall at a minimum report progress towards benchmarks. b. Discernment Grant – Available when a Church/Charge has declined in its ability to support a full-time United Methodist pastor to the point where it is unlikely to be able to provide the recommended minimum compensation. The purpose of this grant is to provide time for the Church/Charge and District Superintendent to evaluate the viability of the congregation and decide upon a ministry plan that is appropriate for the Church/Charge. The District Superintendent shall provide a report on the viability and the ministry plan at the next Equitable Compensation meeting. Depending on the ministry plan adopted by the District Superintendent and the Church/ Charge, it may be appropriate for the Church/Charge to provide monthly written status reports to the District Superintendent and Conference Treasurer. c. Emergency Grant – Available when a Church/Charge provides evidence that they will not be able to provide their full-time United Methodist pastor with the recommended minimum compensation. The purpose of this grant is to ensure that the pastor is properly cared for. 2)
Churches/Charges shall pay their apportionments in full during the years they receive salary support grant payments. Churches/Charges that do not comply with this shall not be considered for a Salary Support Grant the following year with the exception of Emergency Grants.
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The maximum amount to be paid for Strategic Appointment Grants and Discernment Grants shall be $5,400 annually. Grant payments to Churches/Charges shall be made monthly. A Church/Charge shall not receive Salary Support Grant payments for more than 36 consecutive months. Salary Support Grant requests shall be submitted in writing to the District Superintendent and the Conference Treasurer. In order for Salary Support Grant payments to continue into a new calendar year, the written request must be updated and resubmitted. The Churches/Charges receiving support will be listed in the Conference Journal.
Equitable Compensation Calculation: The Commission calculates the Equitable Compensation amount based on the Conference Average Compensation. See calculations below:
Year 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Full Connection Clergy 70,475 x 65% = 45,809 68,424 x 65% = 44,476 67,573 x 65% = 43,922 66,035 x 65% = 42,923 63,616 x 65% = 41,350
Less than Full Connection Clergy 70,475 x 62% = 43,695 68,424 x 62% = 42,423 67,573 x 62% = 41,895 66,035 x 62% = 40,942 63,616 x 62% = 39,442
The charges which received Equitable Compensation support in 2019 were:
Cresbard/Tolstoy, Dell Rapids, Drayton/Pembina/Humboldt/St Thomas, Hurley, Milbank Parkview/Tabor/Ortonville, Murdo/Draper, Parker, and Rapid Valley
2.3 Housing/Parsonage Allowance for Ordained or Licensed Conference Staff and District Superintendents WHEREAS, section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code permits a minister of the gospel to exclude from gross income the rental value of a parsonage furnished to the minister; WHEREAS, a minister is also allowed to exclude from gross income the amount paid to him/her as a properly designated parsonage allowance to the extent used for actual expenses incurred in maintaining a parsonage; WHEREAS, a minister is also allowed to exclude from gross income the amount paid to him/her in lieu of a parsonage when properly designated as a housing allowance to the extent used for actual housing expenses not to exceed the fair rental value of the home (including furnishing and appurtenances such as a garage, plus the cost of utilities); WHEREAS the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church is the qualified organization for the designation of housing and parsonage allowances for all ordained or licensed persons who serve as District Superintendents, as paid officers of the conference or as members of the conference staff; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that of the cash salary paid to the following persons the following housing exclusions are hereby designated for the calendar year 2022 and for all future years unless otherwise provided: • Michael Flowers - $7,000 • Ben Ingebretson - $33,500 • Paul Lint - $7,000 • Kris Mutzenberger - $1,500
• Bob Ruedebusch - $30,000 • Rebecca Trefz - $32,665 • Joel Winckler - $30,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in addition to cash salary, the following person(s) will be paid the following amount instead of being furnished a parsonage in which to live, and this additional amount is hereby designated as a housing allowance for the calendar year 2021 and all future years unless otherwise provided: • Bob Ruedebusch - $24,402 • Rebecca Trefz - $24,402
• Joel Winckler - $24,402
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, during the interim between meetings, the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church authorizes the Conference Human Resources Committee to designate housing and parsonage allowances in accordance with section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code. Such designations are to be recorded in the official minutes of that Committee. Resolution Relating to Rental/Housing Allowances for Active, Retired, Disabled, or Former Clergypersons of the Dakotas Conference The Dakotas Conference (the “Conference”) adopts the following resolution relating to rental/housing allowances for active, retired, termi-
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nated, or disabled clergypersons of the Conference: WHEREAS, the religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church (the “Church”), of which this Conference is a part, has in the past functioned and continues to function through ministers of the gospel (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 107) who were or are duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed ministers of the Church (“Clergypersons”); WHEREAS, the practice of the Church and of this Conference was and is to provide active Clergypersons with a parsonage or a rental/ housing allowance as part of their gross compensation; WHEREAS, pensions or other amounts paid to active, retired, terminated, and disabled Clergypersons are considered to be deferred compensation and are paid to active, retired, terminated, and disabled Clergypersons in consideration of previous active service; and WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized the Conference (or its predecessors) as an appropriate organization to designate a rental/housing allowance for Clergypersons who are or were members of this Conference and are eligible to receive such deferred compensation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT an amount equal to 100% of the pension, severance, or disability payments received from plans authorized under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (the “Discipline”), which includes all such payments from Wespath Benefits & Investments (“WBI”), during the calendar year 2022 by each active, retired, terminated, or disabled Clergyperson who is or was a member of the Conference, or its predecessors, be and hereby is designated as a rental/housing allowance for each such Clergyperson; and THAT the pension, severance, or disability payments to which this rental/housing allowance designation applies will be any pension, severance, or disability payments from plans, annuities, or funds authorized under the Discipline, including such payments from Wespath (WBI) and from a commercial annuity company that provides an annuity arising from benefits accrued under a Wespath (WBI) plan, annuity, or fund authorized under the Discipline, that result from any service a Clergyperson rendered to this Conference or that an active, a retired, a terminated, or a disabled Clergyperson of this Conference rendered to any local church, annual conference of the Church, general agency of the Church, other institution of the Church, former denomination that is now a part of the Church, or any other employer that employed the Clergyperson to perform services related to the ministry of the Church, or its predecessors, and that elected to make contributions to, or accrue a benefit under, such a plan, annuity, or fund for such an active, a retired, a terminated, or a disabled Clergyperson’s pension, severance, or disability plan benefit as part of his or her gross compensation. NOTE: The rental/housing allowance that may be excluded from a Clergyperson’s gross income in any year for federal (and, in most cases, state) income tax purposes is limited under Internal Revenue Code section 107(2), and regulations thereunder, to the least of: (a) the amount of the rental/housing allowance designated by the Clergyperson’s employer or other appropriate body of the Church (such as this Conference in the foregoing resolutions) for such year; (b) the amount actually expended by the Clergyperson to rent or provide a home in such year; or (c) the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances (such as a garage), plus the cost of utilities in such year. Each clergyperson or former clergyperson is urged to consult with his or her own tax advisor to determine what deferred compensation is eligible to be claimed as a housing allowance exclusion. Submitted by Leana Stunes, Conference Benefits Officer Affirmation of reports of the agencies, boards and committees for 2021 WHEREAS the Conference Secretary has called for each agency, board and committee of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church that performed duties throughout 2020-2021 as requested by the membership of the conference and 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the reports submitted by such agencies, boards and committees are affirmed as listed in Section 4.
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Legal Brief from ND Chancellor, Tim Ottmar FACTS
The Dakotas Annual Conference at its last session adopted Resolution 1.2 A Vision for a More Just Church, a copy of which is attached. A request to the Bishop to make a decision of law on the following questions in light of Discipline 304, 341, 362, and 2702 604.1 and various Judicial Council decisions and other relevant church law, was presented, namely; 1.
Does "1.2 Resolution A Vision for a More Just Church" negate, ignore, or violate church law?
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Does "1.2 Resolution A Vision for a More Just Church" impermissibly express encourage violations of church law or discourage the enforcement of church law?
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Does the adoption of this resolution negate or limit the obligation and duty of members of the board of ordained ministry and members of district committees on ministry under Discipline Paragraph 304.5, as amended by the 2019 General Conference, and other relevant church law to conduct "full examination and thorough inquiry" for ministry candidates and to decline to approve any candidate who does not meet the qualifications of Discipline Paragraph 304.1-3?
The preliminary paragraphs of the Resolution (in essence a preamble by my definition) including those titled "Action" which includes the phrase to stop harm, and "Outcome" indicating the result of this resolution will be implementing processes and trainings, I think is irrelevant and moot because it is not a part of the actual Resolution itself which is clearly titled and thus the comments made by John Price in his analysis I do not find persuasive. ISSUE AND RATIONALE
In analyzing the various Judicial Council decisions, the Judicial Council has indicated consistently throughout that Annual Conferences are free to express their ideals and opinions as long as the resolution is interpreted as an expression of opinion rather than a law or binding policy and the resolution is not inconsistent with the Discipline and Judicial Council Decisions (Judicial Council Decision 1052). In Judicial Decision 886 the Judicial Council announced the principle that annual conferences may not legally negate, ignore or violate provisions of the Discipline with which they disagree, even when the disagreements are based on conscientious objections to those provisions. This decision was affirmed in Judicial Council Decision 1120, where it ruled that an Annual Conference may adopt a Resolution on human sexuality that is aspirational in nature, however, an Annual Conference may not negate, ignore, contradict, or violate the Discipline even when the disagreements are based upon conscientious objections to those provisions. The Judicial Council also went on to say in that decision that it has no jurisdiction to review parliamentary rulings made by the presiding bishop in an annual conference and thus it is my opinion that any amendment and the voting on any amendments is beyond the scope of review of the judicial council and your decision to allow the amendment and the proceeding of the vote is valid. Judicial Council Decision 1115 reversed a Bishop's decision of law and determined that a resolution adopted by the California-Pacific Annual Conference was impermissible because it supported the need for pastors to offer ministry of marriage for same gender couples in ways that violated paragraph 341.6 of the Discipline. Thus the issue in all of these cases was whether the Resolution was "aspirational or prescriptive". In Judicial Decision 1292 the Judicial Council found the phrase "support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender lay members who marry" to be valid as aspirational hope, and to the extent "support" is limited to actions that are not in violation of the Discipline. Further on in that Resolution there was a phrase "and to refrain from filing complaints against pastors and 50
deacons who perform marriages between gender and sexual minorities." That pai1 of the Resolution was held to be null and void as it was intended and summoned the conference either to ignore or to violate church law or to expressly discourage the enforcement of church law. Further, that resolution contained language that included the phrase "refrain from using its resources to investigate or enforce a ban on marriages between Lesbian, Gay. Bisexual and Transgender people or for church trials." These parts of the Resolution were held to be null and void as contrary and violating the provisions of the Discipline. This resolution contained the phrase "strongly encourage" and the Judicial Council found that to go beyond aspirational. Encouragement to refrain from performing a required act is not permitted under church law as Decision 1262 points out. That phrase of encouraging a violation of church law was again present in Judicial Council Decision 1340, where it stated Annual Conferences may not encourage other entities to violate church law or discourage the enforcement of church law. Judicial Council Decision 1340, analyzed a phrase in the Resolution which "requested" that all of the CFA's annual conference make no funds available, etc., and again the issue in this case was whether the language of that resolution was aspirational or prescriptive. If the underlying intent of the resolution is to discourage conferences from funding judicial proceedings and by the same token, to encourage them to ignore and violate church law the Resolution was meant to be a call to action that runs counter to the Discipline and is not aspirational. Resolutions may not be passed that encourage a violation of church law or discourage the enforcement of church law. In Judicial Council Decision 1389 the phrase "strongly recommend" that the UNYAC refrain from expending funds or monies for the purposes of background investigation complaints, just resolutions or clergy trials pertaining to LGBTQIA+ ordination and marriage was held by the Judicial Council to be prescriptive and not aspirational and therefore was declared null and void. The terms "request", "strongly encourage", and "strongly recommend" are akin to the verb "urge" that is found in our resolution at issue in my opinion. Annual conferences are preempted from enacting resolutions that would infringe upon the Discipline's fair and orderly judicial procedures (JCD 736 holding at annual conferences may not adopt provisions in their sexual harassment policies and procedures which violate or conflict with fair process. Restrictions on fair process funding would also substantially interfere with the constitutionality protected privileges of our clergy of right to trail by a committee and of appeal, which cannot be abolished (Constitution, 20). In Decision 1399 the Judicial Council stated Annual Conferences may express an aspiration or prophetic appeal for a change in church law but not encourage actions that violate church law. In this opinion, the Council defined the word prescriptive as follows: "does demand or encourage actions that are contrary to church law". In Judicial Council Decision 1406 the Council affirmed their Decision 1120 that an annual conference may adopt a resolution on human sexuality as long as it is aspirational in nature. Aspirational statements are future oriented. They look to and express a yearning for something new or different. By their very nature, aspirational statements may express a hope for a United Methodist Church different from the current church, as defined by the Discipline. As long as aspirational statements are forward looking and do not encourage an abrogation of the current Discipline as a means of creating something new citing disciplinary paragraphs as an argument against the adoption of such statements seems contrary. CONCLUSION Therefore, based upon this analysis I specifically address Resolution 1.2 and the resolved paragraphs. For clarity I will refer to them as Resolved Paragraph 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 near the bottom of Resolution 1.2. 51
Resolved Paragraph 1. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, we urge Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church to intentionally invite and welcome LGBTQ+ persons at all levels of leadership. In analyzing this, and throughout all of the resolution paragraphs, the writers use the word "urge". In my opinion, using the word "urge" is very similar to "request", "strongly encourage", or to "strongly recommend". The Judicial Council has ruled that these terms as long as they are aspirational are okay, but if it is contrary to church doctrine, they are not. My interpretation of Resolved Paragraph 1 would be that it is aspirational in nature until we get to the word "leadership". The term "leadership" is defined in the Discipline in paragraph 244. It identifies various lay members of the local church, but does not include "pastor". I would find that this Resolved Paragraph 1 would be in fact aspirational and thus valid if you agree that a local pastor is not included in the definition of "leadership". However, if you believe leadership includes the term "pastor", then in my opinion, you would have to declare this prescriptive language and thus this paragraph 1 null and void since pastors are required to follow the Discipline when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues. Resolved Paragraph 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we urge the Board of Ordained Ministry to not consider a candidate's sexual orientation and evaluated qualifications for ordination. In my opinion this language is prescriptive and it is clear that the writers of this resolution are attempting and encouraging a violation of church law and the Discipline and in my opinion must be declared null and void. Resolved paragraph 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we urge local United Methodist Churches and the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church to include LGBTQ+ members in full participation within the local church. I find no language here that is contrary to Church Doctrine and the Discipline and find it purely aspirational and thus valid.Resolved Paragraph 4. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we respect our clergy's faithful discernment regarding whom they will and will not marry - knowing that some will chose to marry same-sex couples and others will not. I believe this is prescriptive and encouraging a violation of church law and the Discipline and thus must be declared null and void. Resolved Paragraph 5. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we urge the Bishop to refrain from conducting clergy trials related to ordinations of LGBTQ+ persons or same-sex marriages. This is clear to me as prescriptive and a violation of current church law and the Discipline and must be declared null and void. Certainly these are my interpretations and you are certainly welcome to review them and come to your own conclusions. I have attached a copy of all of the Judicial Council decisions that I have referenced in my brief for your review and analysis. Dated this 2nd day of July, 2021. Respectively Submitted, Timothy J. Ottmar
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Harry Denman Awards for Evangelism The Harry Denman awards honor United Methodist clergy, laity and youth in each annual conference who have exhibited outstanding efforts in Wesleyan evangelism by faithfully carrying out the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Rev. Rebecca Trefz, left, presented the 2021 Denman Award for Evangelism to Joyce Williamson of Knollwood Heights UMC, Rapid City, South Dakota. Williamson said, “My goal in life is to make people laugh and love God. I do whatever is needed to invite people to church.”
Elisabeth Ortiz, of Sturgis UMC in Sturgis, South Dakota, and president of the Conference Council on Youth Ministry, received the Denman Award for Youth Evangelism during the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference. Rev. Bob Ruedebusch, Southwest District superintendent, presented her with the award on June 11, 2021.
Multiplying Matters The Multiplication Matters awards for 2021 went to the eight churches taking part in the Digital Campus Initiative. The awards were presented by Rev. Ben Ingebretson, Dakotas-Minnesota director of new church development, on June 11, 2021, during the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Minutes of the Dakotas Conference Held in Sioux Falls June 11-12, 2021
With site locations in Rapid City, Bismarck, Fargo And a Virtual Clergy Session on May 25, 2021 Bishop Laurie Haller Presiding Date when organized: January 1, 1994, Number of this session: Twenty-Eight
PART I ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS – Questions 1-16 1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 619)? a) Secretary: Amber Laffey Mailing Address: 1331 University Ave, Mitchell SD 57301 Telephone: 605-770-7802, Email: conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org b) Statistician: JoAnn Schlimgen Mailing Address: PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 Telephone: 605-996-6552, Email: dakumcom@dakotasumc.org c) Treasurer: Jeff Pospisil Mailing Address: PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 Telephone: 605-996-6552, Email: jeff.pospisil@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)? Name Position Amount Bonded N/A 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, page in this Journal.) 4. What agencies have been appointed or elected? a) Who have been elected chairpersons for the mandated structures listed? Structure Council on Finance and Administration (¶611) Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635) Board of Pensions (¶639) Board of Trustees of the Annual Conf. (¶2512) Committee on Episcopacy (¶637) Administrative Review Committee (¶636)
Chair person Jeff Adel Val Reinhiller Elaine Roberts Dennis Holm Jennifer Larsen Stephen Perry
Mailing Address 204 S Platte St Gettysburg, SD 57442 325 9th St E Williston, ND 58801 2204 E 1st St Sioux Falls, SD 57103 PO Box 68, Cresbard, SD 57435 404 N Linwood Ct Sioux Falls, SD 57103 2200 N 2nd Ave #106 Anoka, MN 55303
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Phone Number
C: 605-350-5159 pastorjeffa@gmail.com O: 701-572-7694 vreinhiller@msn.com C: 701-426-5456 605-331-5788
ejroberts@sio.midco.net
605-324-3674
djh@venturecomm.net
605-359-6682
jlarsen@hwalaw.com
C: 605-450-5400 historian@centurylink.net H: 763-427-6080
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
General Board of Church and Society
Extending Missional Impact Link
Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger
General Board of Discipleship
Developing Missional Leaders Extending Missional Impact Link
Clay Lundberg
210 15th Ave NE O: 701-952-3718 pastormarty@daktel.co Jamestown, ND 58401 m 1223 N 22nd St O: 701-255-1160 karlkroger@gmail.com Bismarck, ND 58501 621 E 4th St C: 605-830-1976 cumcpastor@iw.net Canton, SD 57013
General Board of Global Ministries
Higher Education and Developing Campus Ministry Missional Leaders Link General Commission Commission on on Archives and Archives and History History General Commission Extending on Christian Unity Missional and Inter-religious Impact Link Concerns General Commission Developing on Religion and Race Missional Leaders Link General Commission Developing on the Status and Role Missional of Women Leaders Link United Methodist Extending Communications Missional Impact Link
Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger Clay Lundberg
Phone Number
210 15th Ave NE O: 701-952-3718 pastormarty@daktel.co Jamestown, ND 58401 m 1223 N 22nd St O: 701-255-1160 karlkroger@gmail.com Bismarck, ND 58501 621 E 4th St C: 605-830-1976 cumcpastor@iw.net Canton, SD 57013
Duane Coates
101 4th Ave N Hettinger, ND 58639
Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger
210 15th Ave NE O: 701-952-3718 pastormarty@daktel.co Jamestown, ND 58401 m 1223 N 22nd St O: 701-255-1160 karlkroger@gmail.com Bismarck, ND 58501 C: 605-830-1976 cumcpastor@iw.net 621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013
Clay Lundberg
O: 701-567-2964 dcoates70@yahoo.com C: 605-695-5561
C: 605-830-1976 cumcpastor@iw.net
Clay Lundberg
621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013
Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger
210 15th Ave NE O: 701-952-3718 pastormarty@daktel.co Jamestown, ND 58401 m 1223 N 22nd St O: 701-255-1160 karlkroger@gmail.com Bismarck, ND 58501
c) Indicate the conference agencies and chairpersons which have responsibilities for the following functions: General Agency Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶657) Disability Concerns (¶653)
Equitable Compensation(¶625) Laity(¶631)
Native American Ministry (¶654)
Small Membership Church (¶645)
Name of Agency Developing Missional Leaders Link Extending Missional Impact Link
Chairperson
Mailing Address
Clay Lundberg
621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013
Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger
210 15th Ave NE Jamestown, ND 58401 1223 N 22nd St Bismarck, ND 58501 3507 Westridge Rd Rapid City, SD57702
O: 701-952-3718 pastormarty@daktel.co m O: 701-255-1160 karlkroger@gmail.com
Clay Lundberg
621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013
C: 605-830-1976 cumcpastor@iw.net
Marty ToepkeFloyd Karl Kroger
210 15th Ave NE O: 701-952-3718 pastormarty@daktel.co Jamestown, ND 58401 m 1223 N 22nd St O: 701-255-1160 karlkroger@gmail.com Bismarck, ND 58501 621 E 4th St Canton, C: 605-830-1976 cumcpastor@iw.net SD 57013
Generating Missional Resources Link Developing Missional Leaders Link Extending Missional Impact Link
Barry Whipkey
Developing Missional Leaders Link
Clay Lundberg
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Phone Email Number C: 605-830-1976 cumcpastor@iw.net
O: 605-342-4498 pastorbarry55@gmail.c C: 605-270-2332 om
d) Indicate the president or equivalent for the following organizations. Organization Conference United Methodist Women (¶647) Conference United Methodist Men (¶648) Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649) Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶650)
Name of Agency
Chairperson
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Marsha Timm
21645 485th Ave Elkton, SD 57026
C: 605-542-2241 edmatimm@yahoo.co m
CCYM
Jeff Lathrop
O: 701-772-1869 jeff.lathrop@midconet C: 605-682-9447 work.com
Developing Missional Leaders Link
Clay Lundberg
1371 S 38th St Grand Forks, ND 58201 621 E 4th St Canton, SD 57013
Extending Missional Impact Link
C: 605-830-1976 cumcpastor@iw.net
e) Have persons been elected for the following district boards and committees? Answer yes or no. (1) District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518.2)? Yes (2) Committees on District Superintendence (¶669)? Yes (3) District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶666)? Yes f) What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the annual conference? Structure
Chairperson
Common Table
Jeanne Sortland
Human Resources
Barry Whipkey
Committee on Nominations
Amber Laffey
Extended Cabinet
Bishop Haller
Camping and Retreat Ministry Records, Rules and Procedures
Tyrel Schlecht
Disaster Response
Lisa Johnsen
Sessions
Kay Braun
Journal Editorial
Rebecca Trefz
Resolutions and General Conference Petitions
Rebecca Trefz
Rebecca Trefz
Mailing Address PO Box 25 Wimbledon, ND 58492 3507 Westridge Rd Rapid City SD 57702
Phone Number C: 701-320-1477
Email pastorjeannes@gmail.com
C: 605-270-2332
pastorbarry55@ gmail.com
PO Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301 122 W Franklin Ave, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55404 1018 5th Ave SW Jamestown, ND 58401 PO Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301 727 Napa Valley St Brookings, SD 57706 607 Hackberry Dr. S, Fargo, ND 58104 PO Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301 PO Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301
C: 605-770-7802 O: 612-230-3334
conference.secretary@dako tasumc.org bishop@dkmnareaumc.org
C: 605-237-6786
tymannd@hotmail.com
O: 605-996-6552
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc. org
C: 605-440-3200
lisaraejohnsen@gmail.com
C: 701-232-1915
kkbndak@gmail.com
O: 605-996-6552
rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc. org rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc. org
O: 605-996-6552
5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept and reported their respective data in accordance to the prescribed formats? (¶606.8)? In consultation with GCFA, we have provided complete forms to all churches as well as an abbreviated form that requests priority statistics. 6. What is the report of the statistician? (See report printed in Journal.) 7. What is the report of the treasurer? (See report printed in Journal.) 8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts? (See report printed in Journal.) 9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for clergy for the ensuing year (¶¶342, 625.3)? For 2022 $45,809 for full-connection clergy; $43,695 for less than Full. UMPIP contribution: $2,267 10. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the district superintendents for the ensuing year (¶614.1a)? $693,000 11. a) What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the pension and benefit programs of the conference for the ensuing year (¶¶614.1d, 1507)? For 2022 $0 56
b) 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)? For 2022 $0 c) What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year? 1) For the Ministerial Education Fund? ................................................................. For 2022 $170,819 2) For the Black College Fund? ........................................................................... For 2022 $68,138 3) For the Africa University Fund? ...................................................................... For 2022 $15,249 4) For the Episcopal Fund? ..................................................................................... For 2022 $149,773 5) For the General Administration Fund? ............................................................... For 2022 $60,054 6) For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? ................................................ For 2022 $13,359 7) For the World Service Fund? ................................................................................ For 2022 $505,750 12. What are the findings of the annual audit of the conference treasuries? (See report printed in journal) 13. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 660): a) Conference Co-lay leaders: Jane Hincks, 3408 Crocus Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501 John Srtska, 5604 W Cir Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 b) Associate conference lay leader: n/a c) District and associate district lay leaders: Northeast: To be filled Southwest: Richard Wahlstrom, JoAnn Hipple Southeast: Nancy Hallenbeck, Val Melmer Northwest: Annie Carlson 14. List local churches which have been: a) Organized or continued as New Church Starts (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) GCFA
Church Name
District
Mailing Address
Phone
Date
2222 East Broadway Bismarck ND 58503 4575 45th St S Fargo, ND 58104
701-202-2003
May 2020
701-232-5650
July 2015
540414
Bismarck – Celebrate Grace
Northwest
005866
Fargo - Calvary African UMC
Northeast
b) Organized or continued as Mission Congregations (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) GCFA 546331
Church Name SE Pierre- Mission Congregation
District Southwest
Mailing Address PO Box 306 Pierre, SD 57501
Phone 605-494-0470
Date Launched June 2014- designated mission congregation
c) Organized or continued Satellite congregations (¶247.22, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.a, c, d, or e) GCFA Church Name Parent Church District Mailing Address Date Launched 540312 Embrace - Online Southeast th Jan 2014 Sioux Falls Embrace 2800 E 57 St 540972
Embrace - Tea
Sioux Falls Embrace
Southeast
540972
Embrace - Sertoma
Sioux Falls Embrace
Southeast
TBD
Legacy – South
Bismarck Legacy
Northwest
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Sioux Falls, SD 57108 April 2014 2800 E 57th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Sept 2016 2800 E 57th St Sioux Falls, SD 57108 2222 E Broadway Ave, Jan 2019 Bismarck, ND 58501
d) Organized as Chartered (¶259.5-10, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.d or e) GCFA N/A
Church Name
District
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Date Chartered
e) Merged (¶¶2546, 2547) (1) United Methodist with United Methodist District Northeast
GCFA Number
Name of First Church
541167
Wyndmere
GCFA Number
Name of Second Church
540926
Milnor
GCFA Number
540926
Name of Merged Church
Milnor
Date Merged
12/20/20
(2) Other mergers (indicate denomination) District
Name of First Church
GCFA Number
Name of Second Church
GCFA Number
GCFA Number
Name of Merged Church
Date Merged
N/A
f) Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2549) (State which for each church listed.) (1) New Church Start (¶259.2,3) GCFA Number N/A
Church Name
District
Location
Date Closed
Church Name
District
Location
Date Closed
Church Name
District
Location
Date Closed
Church Name Sheldon Cogswell
District Northeast Northeast
Location Sheldon Cogswell
Date Closed 12/9/2020 5/5/2021
Dickinson Prairie Winds
Northwest
Dickinson, ND
6/30/2021
Mailing Address
Physical Location
(2) Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) GCFA Number N/A
(3)
Satellite Congregation GCFA Number
(4) Chartered Local Church (¶259.5) GCFA Number 540436 542743 542801
g) Relocated and to what address GCFA Number N/A
Church Name
District
Date Relocated
h) Changed name of church? (Example: "First" to "Trinity") GCFA Number 542845
Former Name Edgeley
New Name Edgeley Wesley
Address 305 5th Ave W Edgeley, ND 58433
District Northwest District
i) Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶41, 260)? GCFA Number N/A
Name
Membership
Sending Conference
j) What cooperative parishes in structured forms have been established? (¶206) GCFA Number N/A
Parish Name
Charge Name
Church Name
District
k) What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? N/A 15. Are there Ecumenical Shared Ministries in the conference? (¶207, 208) a) Federated church GCFA 344101 999476 542867
Name Beach Community Carrington Ellendale
District Northwest Northwest Northwest
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Other Denomination(s) UCC UCC PC-USA
999498 540700 548784 999487 549004 549243 548124
Grafton Hillsboro Hot Springs Park River Philip Timber Lake Woonsocket
Northeast Northeast Southwest Northeast Southwest Southwest Southeast
PC-USA UCC PC-USA, AB PC-USA PC-USA ELCA, AB ELCA
Name Alpena United Bottineau Canistota Edgemont Elk Point Elkton United Garretson Kimball Protestant Parish Rugby Emmanuel Tulare
District Southeast Northwest Southeast Southwest Southeast Southeast Southeast Southeast Northwest Southeast
Other Denomination(s) UCC PC-USA PC-USA UCC UCC UCC UCC ELCA, PC-USA PC-USA UCC
Name
District
Other Denomination(s)
b) Union Church GCFA 548000 541420 546967 548603 999818 545688 547324 547483 542220 546546
c) Merged Church GCFA Number N/A
d) Yoked Parish GCFA 548000
Name Alpena United, Wessington Springs
District Southeast
Other UCC
545267
Lake Preston UMC/UCC, Lake Preston UCC
Southeast
UCC
548443
Camp Crook UMC, Buffalo UCC
Southwest
UCC
542275
Elgin UMC, Ebenezer UCC
UCC
548682 999498 542696
Faith UMC, Marcus PC-USA Grafton Federated, Minto Knox PC-USA Holmes UMC, Sharon Trinity ELCA, Beaver Creek ELCA Lansford UMC, Lansford ELCA, Glenburn ELCA Larimore UMC, Arvilla PC-USA, Emerado PC-USA Leola UMC, Frederick UMC, Barnard UCC Oakes UMC/Oakes PC-USA Park River Federated, Fordville PC-USA Philip Federated, Interior PC-USA Timber Lake Federated, Isabell UCC Ellendale UMC-PCUSA, Ashley Emmanuel
Northwest Southwest Northeast Northeast Northwest Northeast Northeast Northeast Northeast Southwest Southwest Northwest
ELCA PC-USA UCC PC-USA PC-USA PC-USA ELCA, UCC, AB PC-USA
541908 5480824 546147 543281 999487 549004 549243 542867 / 545234
PC-USA PC-USA ELCA
16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines (please list the GCFA Number beside church name)? -Edgemont and Pringle are now separate charges. -Hazen is now a separate charge. -Washburn/Center is a separate charge. -Ellendale UMC-PCUSA, Ashley Emmanuel is a new charge. -Esmond is a separate charge. -DeSmet/ Iroquois is a separate charge. -Ethan and Alexandria are now separate charges. -Lisbon PC-USA left the Lisbon/ Enderlin charge, removing that charge from the list of yoked parishes.
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PART II PERTAINING TO ORDAINED AND LICENSED CLERGY – Questions 17-57
(Note: A (v) notation following a question in this section signifies that the action or election requires a majority vote of the clergy session of the annual conference. If an action requires more than a simple majority, the notation (v 2/3) or (v 3/4) signifies that a two-thirds or three-fourths majority vote is required. Indicate credential of persons in Part II: FD, FE, PD, PE, and AM when requested.)
17. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration (¶¶604.4, 605.7)? 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. 18. Who constitute: a) The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? (v) Stephen Perry/chair, Gary Rae; Alternates: Jeff Adel, Jerry Bass b) The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d)? Gary Ball-Kilbourne/chair, Nancy Manning, vice chair, Ray Baker, Tom Dravland, Sara McManus, Marilyn Spurrell c) The Committee on Investigation (¶2703) Clergy: Douglas Diehl, Jenene Earl, Penny Eberhart Lay: Kim Callies, Joanne Ottmar, Terry Pendergast Clergy alternates: Jerry Bass 19. 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 Robert Blackburn Bryce Blank Tiana Bohn Natalie Buck Thanael Certa-Werner Annie Carlson Sandee Cole Kathy Hammond Taylor Johnson Barbara Krumm Jason Martens Mary Morgan Tiffany Ortman Alyssa Quade Cory Thrall Kara Togel Josh Willprecht
District Southeast Southeast Northeast Northeast Southeast Northwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Northwest Southeast Southeast Southeast Northwest Northwest Southwest Southeast
Date Certified 2021 2019 2019 2017 2019 2021 2018 2004 2015 2021 2018 2020 2018 2013 2014 2018 2020
b) Who have had their candidacy for ordained or licensed ministry accepted by a District Committee on Ordained Ministry in another annual conference? (Include name of accepting conference.) Name
Receiving Conference
Date Originally Certified Date Accepted by District in Other Conference
Jason Mehring
Florida
May 8, 2017
February 2021
Dan Fuchs
West Ohio
2011
3/17/2015
2011
2014
Nathaniel Mason Iowa
c) Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry? Name Dylan Dethlefsen Cory Enfield
District Southeast Southeast
Date Certified 2018 2017
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Date Discontinued 2020 2021
Lilian Jones Holly Sortland Justin Schnackenberg Jerry Stravia IV Cheri VanGorp
Southeast Southwest Northwest Northwest Southeast
2019 2019 2012 2012 2020
2020 2020 2021 2021 2021
(Note: Once a candidate is appointed as FL or PL, they are no longer listed as a certified candidate (except the first year they are appointed when they would need to be listed in 19 and in 20 or 21). Students appointed as Local Pastors (par.318.3) are the only people who are allowed to be listed as a candidate in one conference while being listed as an LP in a different conference. Par.318.3 stipulates that students appointed as local pastors can serve in either a full or part- time capacity.) 20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now appointed? (¶315 Indicate for each person the year the license was approved.): Name Kathy Hammond Taylor Johnson Jason Martens Alyssa Quade Cory Thrall
District Northwest Southeast Southeast Northwest Northwest
Year Last Licensed 2016 2015 2018 2018 2021
21. Who are approved and appointed as? (Indicate for each person the first year the license was awarded. Indicate what progress each has made in the course of study or the name of the seminary in which they are enrolled. Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five-year course of study or the M.Div. (¶319.4)? PLEASE NOTE: Persons on this list must receive an episcopal appointment. (3/4 v) a) Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1) Name *Derek Baum Robert Blackburn *John Britt *Jason Christensen *Rick Craig Brandon Dunham Andy Early Veronica Fleming *Mike Flowers Randy Hedge Kimberly Hipple *Delton Wayne Huber, Jr Justin Jenness *Laurie Kidd *Paul Kimball Amber Laffey Molly Leger *Manuel Loaeza Paul Manson Sandra Marquardt *Sharla McCaskell Charlie Moore *Kenneth Mund Tiffany Ortman Teresa Person Brett Roes *Derek Runge *Marlin Sapp
First Year License Awarded 2009 2021 (contingent on successful completion of licensing school) 2012 2018 2004 2018 2017 2017 2011 2017
Years Completed with Course of Study *MDIV 2011
2020 2005 (2011 PL to FL) 2017 (2020 PL to FL) 2005 2015 (2020 PL to FL) 2020 2018 2017 2017 2013 2004 2015 (2017 PL to FL) 2006 (2017 PL to FL) (extensions granted in 2018, 2019 and 2020) 2021 2020 2018 2018 2007
SFS-Kairos *Completed 2016 SFS-Kairos *Completed 2010 *MDiv 2019 SFS - Kairos 4 modules *MDIV 2000 SFS-Kairos 12 modules (extension granted in 2021) *Completed 2010 SFS-Kairos *Completed 2020
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*Completed 2018 *MDiv 2021 *Completed 2009 SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos *Completed 2018 SFS-Kairos
SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos *MDiv 2020 *Completed 2014
Matthew Scherbenske *Mark Turner *Rodney Ulmer Mike Waldrop *Teresa Whetsel *Barry Whipkey
2020 (as of 9/1/2020) 2006 2001 (Ext. approved by BOM) 2017 2013 2004
*MDIV 2013 *Completed 2014 SFS - Kairos *MDIV 2021 *Completed 2010
b) Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (Fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments) Name
First Year License Awarded
*John E. Anderson Richard Andrus Tiana Bohn
2020 2017 2021 (contingent on successful
Fraction of full time to be served 3/4 3/4 1/4
Years Completed with Course of Study *MTS 2006 SFS-Kairos
completion of licensing school)
Jordan Buchholz Christine Cappetta
2020 2018
3/4 1/2
SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos
Chris Chase Rey Colon Jerry Densmore Don Dinger Krista Ducker Doug Duncan Connie Eichinger Tia Felberg Travis Finke *Brenda Goodman *Brian Gregg *Darla Hadrick Randy Harwood Goeff Hilton Susan Jennys
2019 2018 2015 2007 2018 2017 2012 2020 (as of 10/1/2020) 2017 2018 2019 2017 2014 2019 2008
3/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 3/4 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/4 1/2 1/4 3/4 1/2 ¼ 3/4
SFS - Kairos SFS - Kairos 7 modules SFS - Kairos SFS - Kairos
Zach Kingery Donna Kuper Barbara Krumm *Mary Morgan Taryn Ragels Brian Rock
2018 2018 2021 2020 (as of 9/17/2020) 2020 2019
3/4 1/4 ¾ 1/2 3/4 3/4
Judy Sayler *Charles Smith *Carli Steffes Kippy Udehn *Don Vanderlip Travis Voeltz Austin Walker Travis Waltner Brenda Wicks Josh Willprecht
2014 2017 2018 2016 2016 2019 2013 2014 2019 2021
3/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 3/4 1/4 1/4
*Nebraska Christian College
12 modules SFS-Kairos *MA at Bethel Seminary
*M.Div. 2000 *M.Div. 2015 SFS - Kairos 17 modules (extension granted in 2021) SFS-Kairos SFS *M.Div. 2019
*M.Div. 2021 SFS-Kairos 12 modules *M.Div. 2007 *M.Div. 2004 SFS-Kairos *M.Div. 2009 SFS-Kairos SFS-Kairos 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 N/A
First Year License Awarded
Seminary
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Home Conference
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 * Taylor Johnson
First Year License Awarded
2015
Years Completed in Course of Study
*MDIV 2020
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 N/A
Years Completed in Course of Study
22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)? Name Corey Enfield Jeffrey Neuberger
Date discontinued 8/16/2020 7/1/2021
Jerry Stravia IV
7/1/2021
23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4) (v)? Name N/A
Years Completed in Course of Study
24. What ordained ministers or provisional members from other Annual Conferences or Methodist denominations are approved for appointment in the Annual Conference while retaining their conference or denominational membership (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate Annual Conference or denomination where membership is held. Indicate credential.) a) Annual Conferences Name Abigail Ozanne John Roberts
Clergy Status FE RE-LTFT
Home Conference Minnesota Minnesota
Clergy Status OE OE OE
Denomination Free Methodist Methodist Church of South Africa African Methodist Episcopal
b) Other Methodist Denominations Name Ray Sherwood Pete Grassow Tamba Clark
25. What clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved to serve appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Annual Conference while retaining their denominational affiliation (¶¶331.8, 346.2)? (v) (Designate with an asterisk those who have been accorded voting rights within the annual conference. Indicate credential.) Name Shawn Abbas Steven Anderson David Bambas Tim Bauer David Cook Robin Dill Martha HarriSon Lorah Houser-Jankord Ben Ingebretson *Daren Junker Rick Loewen *Warren Maxted Paul Rowenhorst *Ron Snethen *John Werth
Clergy Status OF OF OL OL OL OF OF OL OF OF OF OF OF OF OF
Denomination Reformed Church of America EC (Evangelical Covenant) UCC (United Church of Christ) UCC (United Church of Christ) PC USA (Presbyterian Church) PC USA (Presbyterian Church) ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) UCC (United Church of Christ) Reformed AB (American Baptist) CCCC (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference) AOG (Assemblies of God) Mennonite Brethren NAZ (Nazarene) EPC (Evangelical Presbyterian Church)
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26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held) a) With vote (¶586.4b [v])? Name N/A
Member Conference/Denomination
First Year of Affiliation
Member Conference/Denomination
First Year of Affiliation
b) Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4)? (v 2/3) Name N/A
NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another conference, list these persons in Question 40 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 27-39, whichever are appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommodating conference. 27. Who are elected as associate members? ¶322 (3/4v) (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27): Name N/A
Member Conference/Denomination
First Year of Affiliation
28. Who are elected as provisional members and what seminary are they attending, if in school? ( ¶¶322.4, 324, 325) a) Provisional Deacons under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c or ¶324.5(3/4v) Name N/A
Seminary
b) Provisional Elders under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b or ¶324.6 (3/4v)); ¶ 322.4 (v 3/4) Name Quaya Ackerman Julie Gregg Rodney Knock Michele Slott
Seminary Kairos (Sioux Falls Seminary) MDiv completed MDiv. pending 5/31/21 MDiv completed
29. 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)? *Seminary Graduate a) In preparation for ordination as a deacon or elder? (¶326) Name *Martin Avery *Jo Flesner * Jeff Lathrop *Jordan Louks *Jennifer McDonald *Matthew Morrison *Joleen Pietrzak *Jeanne Sortland *Thomas Sumers *Janice Thompson
Clergy Status (PD or PE) PE PD PE PE PE PE PE PE PE PE
Date and Seminary 2015 2014 2019 2018 2019 2020 2020 2019 2017 2017
b) Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? (v) Name N/A
Original Year of Membership
c) Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (v)(Indicate year) Name N/A
Original Year of Membership
d) Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or denominations? (¶347.1) Name N/A
Clergy Status (PD or PE)
Original Year of Membership
Previous Conference or Denomination
30. What ordained clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized (¶347.6): (v) A person’s orders may be recognized when they are transferring their membership into your annual conference from another Christian denomination. A person who is listed in Q.30 must also be listed in either Q. 31 a or b, depending on the transfer status.
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Name N/A
Clergy Status
Previous Denomination
31. What ordained clergy have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27): a) As provisional members (¶347.3c)? (v) Name N/A
Clergy Status (PD or PE)
Date Received
Former Denomination
Clergy Status (FL or PL)
Date Received
Former Denomination
b) As local pastors (¶347.3)? (v) Name N/A
32. Who are elected as members in full connection? (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27. Anyone appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 33-34 or 36, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 30 in a previous year.) (v 3/4): a) Deacons Name N/A
Member Conference/Denomination
First Year of Affiliation
b) Elders Name Autumn Krueger Valerie Hummel LaBounty Seth LaBounty
33. Who are ordained as deacons and what seminary awarded their degree? Or, if their master’s degree is not from a seminary, at what seminary did they complete the basic graduate theological studies? (List alphabetically-see note preceding question 27) a) After provisional membership (¶330)? (v 3/4) Name N/A
Seminary
b) Transfer from elder? (¶309) (v 3/4) Name N/A
Seminary
34. Who are ordained as elders and what seminary awarded their degree? a) After provisional membership? (¶335) (v 3/4) Name Autumn Krueger Valerie Hummel LaBounty Seth LaBounty
Seminary Candler Garrett-Evangelical Asbury
b) Transfer from deacon? (¶309) (v 3/4) Name N/A
Seminary
35. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted? (¶364)? (v) Name N/A
Clergy Status
Year Previously Discontinued
36. Who are readmitted (¶¶365-367 [v], ¶368 [v 2/3])? Name N/A
Clergy Status
Previous Status
37. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement? (¶357.7): (v) Name N/A
Clergy Status
Year Retired
38. 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)
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Name Robert Moorlach
Clergy Status FE
Previous Conference Minnesota
Date of Transfer June 2021
39. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential.) Name N/A
Clergy Status
Previous Methodist Denomination
Date of Transfer
40. Who have been ordained as a courtesy to other conferences, after election by the other conference? (See note preceding Question 27. Such courtesy elections or ordinations do not require transfer of conference membership.) a) Deacons? Name N/A
Member Conference
b) Elders? Name N/A
Member Conference
41. Who have been transferred out to other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶416.5)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) Name N/A
Clergy Status
New Conference
Date of Transfer
42. Who are discontinued as provisional members (¶327)? (v). a) By expiration of eight-year time limit (¶ 327) Name N/A
Clergy Status
b) By voluntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) Name N/A
Clergy Status
c) By involuntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) Name N/A
Clergy Status
d) By reaching Mandatory Retirement Age (¶ 327.7) Name N/A
Clergy Status
43. Who are on location? a) Who has been granted honorable location (¶358.1)? i) This year? (v) Name N/A
Clergy Status
Charge Conference Membership
Date Effective
ii) Previously? Name Mary Ann Bernard-FE Russell Whaley -FE
Year Originally Granted 1998 2014
Charge Conference Membership Wahpeton Evergreen Grand Forks-Wesley
Year of Most Recent Report
b) Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶358.2) (Indicate date and appointment.) Name MaryAnn Bernard
Appointment Wahpeton Evergreen
Year Originally Granted Location 1998
c) Who has been placed on administrative location (¶359)? i) This year? (v) Name N/A
Date Effective
Charge Conference Membership
ii) Ad Interim Administrative Location? (v) Name N/A
Date Effective
Charge Conference Membership
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iii) Previously? Name N/A
Year Originally Placed
Year of Most Recent Report
Charge Conference Membership
44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶358.3)? a) This year? (v) Name Perry Kimble
Clergy Status Year Honorable Location Originally Granted FE 1996
Charge Conference Membership Bismarck-Legacy
b) Previously Name Elmer Brinkman Anne Geschwinder Stanley Haidle John Jarman Linda Renaud Daniel Rice Joel Rickenbach
Clergy Status RE RE RE RE RE RE RE
Year Honorable Location Originally Granted 1977 1986 2002 1992 2010 1977 1974
Charge Conference Watertown First N/A Mitchell Downtown First Fargo Faith Huron First Grand Forks Wesley Prairie View
45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶358.2)? (v) Name N/A
Date Effective
Prior Clergy Status
46. Who have had their conference membership terminated? a) By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶360.1, .4)? (v) Name N/A
Date Effective
Prior Clergy Status
b) By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶360.2, .4)? (v) Name
Date Effective
Prior Clergy Status
c) By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶360.3, .4; 2719.2)? Name
Date Effective
Prior Clergy Status
d) By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶353.12)? (v) Name N/A
Date Effective
Prior Clergy Status
Date Effective
Prior Clergy Status
e) By trial (¶2713)? Name N/A
47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶362.1d, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective dates. Indicate credential.) Name N/A
Date Effective
Clergy Status
48. Deceased (List alphabetically) a) What associate members have died during the year? Active: Name N/A
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Retired: Name N/A
b) What provisional members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.) Active: Name N/A
Date of Birth
Date of Death
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Retired: Name N/A
Date of Birth
Date of Death
c) What elders have died during the year? Active: Name Steve Olson
Date of Birth
Date of Death
10/03/1957
Retired: Name Glen Lord Ken Oswald John Bushell Norman Winkelman Donald Greenough Elizabeth Conrad-Smart Earl Stucke Gustav K. VanTassel
12/21/2020
Date of Birth 07/13/1930 08/13/1934 08/03/1935 10/14/1932 04/16/1926 02/22/1943 04/12/1929 1/25/1926
Date of Death 06/23/2020 07/17/2020 07/26/2020 11/06/2020 12/01/2020 12/07/2020 02/25/2021 04/23/2021
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Date of Birth
Date of Death
d) What deacons have died during the year? Active: Name N/A
Retired: Name N/A
e) What local pastors have died during the year? Active: Name N/A
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Retired: Name N/A
49. What provisional or ordained members (elders and deacons) have received appointments in other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this Annual Conference (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? Name Jennifer Anderson Dan Bader Andy Bartel Stan Bockwoldt Nicole Clade Joel Higgins Autumn Krueger Clifford Nelson Rich Zeck
Clergy Status FE FE FE FE FE FE FE RE FE
Conference Where Appointed Minnesota Minnesota Alaska Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Alaska Minnesota (1/2) Minnesota
Appointment 7/1/2017 7/1/2018 7/1/2015 7/1/2015 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2017 6/1/2020 7/1/2015
50. Who are the provisional, ordained members or associate members on leave of absence and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶353)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.)
a) Voluntary?
(1) Personal, 5 years or less (¶353.2a 3) (v)
Name Amy Atkins Mark Ehrmantraut Travis Krogman Dean Trapp
Clergy Status FE FE FE FE
Date Effective 7/21/2017 7/1/2019 7/1/2020 9/1/2019
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Charge Conference
(2) Personal, more than 5 years (¶353.2a 3) (v 2/3) Name
Clergy Status
Date Effective
Charge Conference
Date Effective
Charge Conference
Date Effective
Charge Conference
Date Effective
Charge Conference
Date Effective
Charge Conference
Date Effective
Charge Conference
Date Effective
Charge Conference
(3) Family, 5 years or less (¶353.2b 3) (v) Name N/A
Clergy Status
(4) Family, more than 5 years (¶353.2b 3) (v 2/3) Name N/A
Clergy Status
(5) Transitional (¶353.2c) Name
Justin Iverson
Clergy Status
FE
7/1/2021
b) (1) Involuntary (¶ 354)? (v 2/3) Name N/A
Clergy Status
(2) Ad Interim Involuntary Leave (JCD 1355)? (v) Name N/A
Clergy Status
51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶351)? (v) Name N/A
Clergy Status
52. Who have been granted medical leave due to medical or disabling conditions (¶356)? (v) Name Howard Baird Lori Broschat Robert Duemig Kevin Kloster Glen Sayler
Clergy Status FE FE FE FE FE
Date Effective 5/4/2017 6/1/2021 12/1/2019 10/1/2020 1998
Charge Conference Grand Forks Wesley Rapid City Canyon Lake Hazen
53. What members in full connection have been retired (¶357)? List alphabetically (If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶357.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement. ¶357.1, no vote required; ¶357.2, v; under ¶357.3, v 2/3). Deacons a) This year? Name N/A
Date Effective
b) Previously? Name N/A
Date Effective
Elders c) This year? Name David Motta Rick Pittenger Rodney Tkach
Date Effective July 1, 2021 July 1, 2021 July 1, 2021
d) Previously? Name Darrel J. Aleson Dennis E. Aleson Peder O. Anderson *David A. Andrews *Donald E. Andrews Royal Archer Gail L. Arnold
Date Effective 2011 2009 2014 2008 2007 2020 2011
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Linda Baldock Deborah Ball-Killbourne Gary Lee Ball-Kilbourne Judy Banwart Gerald R. Bass *William L. Bates, Jr. Hazel Behrens Steve Behrens Darlis A. Berkenpas *Boyd Ardell Blumer Laura Borman Dick Willard Boyd *Allan R. Brockway Jeri Burns Chet William Cataldo Roy B. Caudill Arlyn Coalter *J. Edwin Coates Donald C. Crippen Randolph Cross Kermit Culver Douglas E. Diehl *Theodore F. Dockter *Emil H. Eberhart Penelope V. Eberhart *Donald Elmer *Dale R. Emery *John T. “Jack” Erickson *Duane A. Ewers *Gerald A. Fike *Richard W. Fisher *Bruce Forbes Richard N. Fossum Lee H. Gale Dennis R. Gellhaus *Rodney R. Gist *William Gran *Bruce C. Gray Eric Grinager Howard L. Grinager Edward Tom Haggar *Leonard K. Haggin Mina Hall Brian Hazard Rick Hazen *David Heetland *Gordon F. Higgins *John W. Hisel Bill Hoffman Mark Holland F. Eve Hook *John A. Jacoway Elizabeth Jassmann Massingill Linova L. Jennewein *Cameron W. Johnson
2017 2016 2013 2016 2013 2012 2018 2018 2011 1997 2016 2012 1989 2016 2011 2015 2020 2005 2012 2020 2020 2014 1996 2005 2005 2008 2004 2006 2006 2000 2001 2018 2014 2015 2015 1989 2016 1998 2018 2012 2014 1996 2018 2018 2017 2020 1997 2012 2020 2017 2007 1996 2017 2001 1994
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Ronald Johnson Steven Claire Johnson J. Sue Kana-Mackey John C. Katter Elizabeth Kelsey *Peggy J. Kieras Genie H. Kistler Donna S. Kjonaas Darwin R. Kopfmann *Henry K. Kor Iva Laudermith Thomas Edward Lavery Mary-Lee Lint *Phillip E. Lint *Richard A. Lutz *David E. Mack Deborah A. Mack Randy Maddox Gwen Mader Nancy Manning Anthony Russell Masartis Richard M. Mayer Frank McKeehan *Wayne M. McKirdy John McKnight, Jr. Donna J. McLaird *Dwight L. Meier *Mark W. Meier *Max E. Meier Patricia L. Mersch *Peter W. Moe *Lionel P.A. Muthiah Clifford Nelson Morris E. Nelson Julie Nygaard Susan K. O’Connell James D. Patrick *Edward E. Pease Kenrad V. Pederson *Russell M. Peirce E. Stephen Perry *Calvin L. Petersen John Price Lucian F. Prohaska *Gary W. Rae *Eldon H. Reich Warren Rhodes Sheila B. Richards Dick Rinearson Penelope J. Ritter Val Rush Sunandkumar D. Samuel *Arthur H. Scanson Perry Schnabel *Walter J. Schott
2020 2013 2009 2006 2014 2012 2010 2009 2015 2009 2017 2013 2015 2006 2003 2000 2011 2018 2019 2017 2018 2002 2018 1991 2017 2004 2002 2010 1999 2014 1998 1992 2017 2011 2016 2013 2008 2006 2015 1994 2014 1998 2019 2000 2011 2014 2016 2006 2019 2010 2016 2013 2010 2019 1995
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*DeVern E. Schwenn Jeanne Gaard Semrad Robert J. Semrad Mary Ann Sheldon Gail L. Shlanta-Peasley Lyla E. Siebrecht *Robert L. Simmons *Roger A. Smith *Charles R. Sommers Randall Spahr Roger Spahr Marilyn Spurrell *K. James Stein Donna M. Stewart Gerald Alvin Stolp *Richard Sykes Wayne L. Tieszen *James G. Towler *Richard A. Unkenholz Albartus Lee VanEssen Cori Waisanen Donald A. Watt *Warren L. Wenzel *A. Julian Wigen *Peary A. Wilson *David C. Wu Peggy Ann Zerface Steven Ziebarth
2000 2010 2005 2012 1997 1998 2004 1989 1999 2020 2020 2017 1995 1999 2013 2000 2003 1994 1993 2013 2014 2011 2001 2003 2006 2005 2013 2020
54. What associate members have been retired (¶357): (List alphabetically. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶357.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶357.1, no vote required; under ¶357.2, v; under ¶357.3, v 2/3) a) This year? Name N/A
Date Effective
b)Previously? Name David Birkeland Muriel A. Oates Marvin Winstryg
Date Effective 2018 2003 2010
55. What provisional members have been previously retired (¶358, 2008 Book of Discipline)?
Name N/A
Date Effective
56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5): a) This year? Name Ken Ballard
Date Effective July 1, 2021
b) Previously? Name Fern M. Bailey John Bergh Martha Brandt Larry N. Guenther Becky Holten
Date Effective 2013 2016 2019 2007 2018
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Gary H. Johnson James Konsor Marlyn Kuper Kris Larson Tom C Petersen Jan C. Price Melanie Reiners Grace C. Rhodes David Severtson Raenelle Sorensen Rae L. Speiser Jeff Vore
2016 2019 2001 July 1, 2020 2015 2012 2018 2012 2019 2018 2011 Nov. 1, 2019
57. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference? a)By appointment category and conference relationship? NOTES: i) 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. ii) For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows: ¶344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency. ¶344.1b): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement by the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. ¶344.1d): the number of clergy members appointed to other valid ministries, confirmed by a two- thirds vote of the Annual Conference. Note: Report those in extension ministry in one category only. (See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment categories.) Note: Those approved to serve as a local pastor, but not currently under appointment, are not counted as clergy members of the conference.
Categories Pastors and deacons whose primary appointment is to a Local Church (¶¶331.1c, 339) (75, 77b) Deacons (in full connection and provisional) serving beyond the Local Church (¶331.1a, b) (77a,b) Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1a,c)(76a) Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1b) (76b) Appointments to Extension Ministries(¶316.1; 344.1d) (76c) Appointments to Attend School (¶331.3) (78) Appointed to Other Annual Conferences (49) On Leave of Absence (50a1, a2) On Family Leave (50a3, a4) On Sabbatical Leave (51) On Medical Leave (52)
Deacons in Elders in Provisional Provisional Full Full Connection Connection Deacons Elders
Associate Members Part-time & Affiliate Members Full-time Local & Associate Local Pastors Pastors Members With Vote
4
45
0
12
1
31
34
2
xxxxxx
1
xxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
xxxxxx
13
xxxxxx
0
0
1
1
xxxxxx
3
xxxxxx
0
0
0
0
xxxxxx
10
xxxxxx
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
0
9
0
0
0
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
0
4
0
0
0
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
0 0 0
0 0 5
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx
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On Transitional Leave (50a5) Retired (53, 54, 55)
0
1
0
0
0
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
0
148
0
0
3
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
Total Number, Clergy Members Grand Total, All Conference Clergy Members
6
1
13
4
34
36
238
332
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 Categories Asian Black Hispanic Native American Pacific Islander White Multi-Racial Total Number Clergy Members Grand Total, All Conference Clergy Members*
Deacons in Full Connection Male
0 0 0
Elders in Full Provisional Connection Deacons
Associate Provisional Members & Elders Affiliate Members with Vote
Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male
Full time Local Pastors
Part–time Local Pastors
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 4 2
0 2 0
0 2 0
0 23 0
0 10 0
0 19 0
0 16 0
7
2
2
10
20
16
0 0 0
4 2 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
1 0 0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 1 0
0 5 0
1 166 3
0 62 0
0 0 0
0 1 0
0 5 1
1
5
176
62
0
1
6
0 0 0
0 0 1
24
0 0 0
0 0 1
0 0 0
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PART III CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED MINISTRY – Questions 58-62 Note: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL, and LM. 58. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry? Name Marilyn Spurrell
Clergy/Lay Status RE
Specialized Ministry Spiritual Formation
59. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk those certified this year.) Name Michelle Brennan Debra Ball-Kilbourne Duane Ewers Carolyn Knight Valerie Reinhiller Pat Unkenholz
Clergy/Lay Status FD RE RE Lay FD DR
Specialized Ministry Associate in Christian Education Minister in Christian Education Minister in Christian Education Associate in Christian Education Minister in Christian Education Associate in Music
60. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? Name N/A
Clergy/Lay Status
Specialized Ministry
Sending Conference
61. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? Name N/A
Clergy/Lay Status
Specialized Ministry
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Receiving Conference
62. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? Name N/A
Clergy/Lay Status
Specialized Ministry
PART IV CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY – Questions 63 (¶ 268, and 666.10 The Book of Discipline) 63. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 268, and 666.10)? (List alphabetically, by district) Name Sharon DuVal Pam Karlen Becky Krause Janet Madsen Anne Osborne Justin Trent Richard Wahlstrom Blaine Wilson
District Northwest Southeast Northeast Southwest Northwest Southwest Southwest Southeast
PART V DIACONAL MINISTERS – Questions 64-71 (¶ 64-71 refer to the 1992 Book of Discipline) 64. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? Name N/A
Previous Annual Conference
Date
65. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)? Name N/A
Previous Annual Conference
Date
66. 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 N/A
Date Effective
67. What diaconal ministers have died during the year? a. Effective: Name N/A
Date of Birth
Date of Death
b. Retired: Name N/A
Date of Birth
Date of Death
68. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) Name N/A
Type of Leave
Date Originally Granted
69. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): Name N/A
Date Originally Granted
70. Who have returned to active status from extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v)? Name N/A
Date Originally Granted
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71. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2): (Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3) a. This year? Name N/A
Date Effective
b. Previously? Name Pat Unkenholz
Date Effective 7/1/1993
PART VI APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS – Questions 72-81 72. Who are approved for less than full-time service? a. What associate members, provisional, or full elders are approved for appointment to less than full-time service, what is the total number of years for which such approval has been granted to each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in onequarter increments) is approval granted (¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506)? (v 2/3, after 8 years v ¾): Name Julie Gregg Jennifer Hallenbeck-Orr Ron Olson Tim Vorlage
Appointment Garretson Bismarck McCabe Hurley Broadland UMC
Fraction of Full-Time Service ¼ time, 1st year ¾ time, 4th year ¾-time, 4th year ¼-time, 6th year
b. What deacons in full connection and provisional deacons are approved for appointment to less than full- time service (¶331.7)? Name Melissa Gall Luke Smith
Appointment Milbank Parkview Watertown Cornerstone
Fraction of Full-Time Service ½ time,3rd year ¼-time, 7th year
73. Who have been appointed as interim pastors under the provisions of ¶338.3 since the last session of the annual conference, and for what period of time? Name Roy Caudill DeAnn Eidem John Bergh Warren Wenzel
Appointment Brandon Celebration (1/4) Rapid City Canyon Lake Oakes/ Cogswell (1/4) Langdon (1/2)
Start Date 4/12/2021 10/1/2020 1/1/2021 10/1/2020
End Date 6/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021
74. 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 8/1/2020 8/1/2020 8/16/2020 8/31/2020
Name Jordan Louks Denise VanMeter Corey Enfield Mark Ellingson
Status PE SY PL FE
9/1/2020
Tamba Clark
OE
9/1/2020 9/1/2020 9/1/2020 10/1/2020
Arlyn Coalter Matthew Scherbenske DeAnn Eidem Raenelle Sorensen
RE FL FE RL
10/1/2020 10/1/2020 10/1/2020 10/1/2020
Mary Morgan Tia Felberg Kevin Kloster DeAnn Eidem
PL PL FE FE
11/10/2020 Jeffrey Neuberger
PL
12/1/2020
FE
Theta Miller
From (Appointment/District) Alexandria/ Ethan None Yankton First / Gayville-Volin EXT 344.1.b - Altru Health System, Grand Forks, ND Fargo Calvary African - new church start (1/2) Retirement Minot Vincent as Lay Supply RC Canyon Lake (14) Larimore, Arvilla, Emerado PCUSA (3/4) White/ Sterling (1/2) Lay Supply DeSmet/ Iroquois (3/4) Lay Supply Rapid City Canyon Lake Family Leave
To (Appointment/District) Ethan (1/2) Alexandria (1/4) - Interim None EXT 344.1.d – LifeSource Organ Donation Fargo Calvary African - new church start (1/4) Olivet (1/2) Minot Vincent as LLP Family Leave Larimore, Arvilla (1/2)
White/ Sterling (1/2) as PL DeSmet/ Iroquois (3/4) as PL Medical Leave RC Canyon Lake – Interim Lead pastor Park River Federated/ Fordville (3.4) Extension St.Mary’s Hospital, Pierre as Chaplain (1/2) Family Leave Extension 344.1(d) Clarkville TN
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1/1/2021 2/1/2021 4/1/2021
John Bergh Jason Martens Rodney Tkach
RL FL FE
4/12/2021
Roy Caudill
RE
4/15/2021
Jason Martens
PL
6/1/2021 6/1/2021 6/1/2021 6/1/2021
Addy Kenkel Josh Willprecht Lori Broschat Mike Flowers
SY PL FE FL
6/1/2021
Tiffany Ortman
FL
6/15/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021
John Hale DeAnn Eidem David Motta Henry Jenkins Jordan Louks Taylor Johnson Justin Trent Jerry Simmons Robert Blackburn Steve Wynkoop Jesse Irvine
FL FE FE FE PE PL CLM SY FL SY SY
7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021
Tiana Bohn Seth Duncan Robert Moorlach Abigail Ozanne
PL SY FE OE
7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021
Travis Voeltz Rick Pittenger Teri Johnson Cory Thrall
PL FE FE FL
7/1/2021 7/1/2021
Annie Carlson Barbara Krumm
SY PL
7/1/2021
Davis Anderson
SY
7/1/2021 7/1/2021 7/1/2021
Shawn Abbas Rod Tkach Chet Cataldo
OF FE RE
7/1/2021
Jeffrey Neuberger
PL
7/1/2021
Justin Iverson
FE
7/1/2021 7/1/2021
Jerry Stravia IV Keihwan Ryoo
FL FE
7/1/2021
Mark Johnsen
FE
Retirement Brandon Celebration Extension Holsten Conference
Oakes/ Cogswell (1/4) interim Brandon Celebration (1/4) Transitional Leave until his retirement 7/1/2021 Brandon Celebration (1/4) Retirement interim No appointment (remains a Brandon Celebration (1/4) certified candidate) No appointment (Lschool 2021) Brandon Celebration (3/4) No Appointment Brandon Celebration (1/4) Devils Lake First Medical Leave Ext. Spirit Lake (1/2) and Devils Extension Spirit Lake Lake (1/2) Extension 344.1d) Chaplain at Certified Candidate Sioux Falls Manor Cresbard/Tolstoy No appointment (cert. candidate) RC Canyon Lake Interim RC Canyon Lake Lead Pastor Fargo Calvary Retirement Ext 344.1(b) Creech AFB Chaplain Fargo Calvary Ethan (1/2) Sioux Falls First – Associate Pastor Sioux Falls First Associate (3/4) No appointment Fairburn (1/4) No appointment No appointment (Lschool 2021) Fairburn (1/4) No appointment (Lschool 2021) Langdon No appointment (Lschool 2021) Cavalier Trinity Park River Federated/ Fordville No appointment (Lschool 2021) PCUSA (LTFT) No appointment (Lschool 2021) Milnor (1/4) No appointment (Lschool 2021) Cresbard/ Tolstoy (3/4) Jackson/ Lakefield (MN) Oakes UMC/ Oakes PCUSA MN Extension to Watertown First Browns Valley (MN) as Associate Pastor Luke 10 Team (1/4) Edgeley Wesley (1/4) Milnor, Wyndmere, Sheldon (3/4) Retirement Extension (1/2) and Vermillion (1/2) Extension 344.1.d) SDSU fulltime No Appointment (certified Washburn/ Center/ Hazen candidate) No appointment (Lschool 2021) Washburn/ Center (3/4) Luke 10 Team serving Edgeley/ Ellendale Presbyterian UMC and Ashley Emmanuel/ Lehr and Ashley Emmanuel UMC (3/4) Ellendale Presbyterian UMC/ PCUSA (3/4) Ethan (LTFT) supervised by None Mitchell Fusion None Eureka Transitional Leave Retirement Luke 10 Team Leader for Edgeley/ Luke 10 Team Leader for Lehr Lehr/ Ashley/ Ellendale Presbyterian (1/4) (1/4) Extension St.Mary’s Hospital, Pierre Mandatory retirement as Chaplain (1/2) Extension to Illinois Great Rivers Conf Transitional Leave, Para. 353.2c (Wesley UMC, Bloomington), para 346.1. Dickinson Prairie Winds No appointment Ext: Korean Ministry Plan Missionary Ext: Exec. Secretary of the Korean (Para 344.1c) Caucus of the UMC (Para 344.1a) Rapid City Rapid Valley Ext 344.1.d) UCC, Brookings SD
75. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year? (Attach a list.) SEE MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS 76. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to extension ministries for the ensuing year? (Attach a list) a. Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (¶344.1a, c)? 77
Name
Clergy Status
Joel Allen Neil Blair Chris Chase Rebecca Eberhart Timothy Eberhart
FE FE PL FE FE
Date Effective 2013 2011 2019 2010 2012
Mike Flowers
FL
2014
David Jacobsen Paul Lint Kris Mutzenberger Bob Ruedebusch Keihwan Ryoo
FE FE FE FE FE
8/1/2011 5/10/2016 7/1/2020 7/1/2020 7/1/2017
Rebecca Trefz
FE
7/1/2020
Steve Trefz Eric VanMeter Joel Winckler
FE FE FE
5/1/2016 2016 7/1/2020
Charge Member Conference
Extension Ministry Assignment Dakota Wesleyan, Mitchell SD School of Theology ST Paul Kansas MO New Church Start Bismarck Celebrate Grace (3/4) GETS, Evanston IL GETS, Evanston IL Children of the Harvest/Spirit Lake Ministry Center, Sheyenne ND (1/2)
Mitchell Fusion Mitchell Downtown First
Boston University School of Theology, Boston MA Wesley Acres Camp Northeast District Superintendent Southwest District Superintendent Korean Ministry Plan Missionary, GBGM, Los Angeles CA Executive Director of Ministries and Southeast District Superintendent Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls SD Chaplain, DWU Campus Northwest District Superintendent
Pierre First
Mitchell Downtown First Mitchell Downtown First Fargo First Valley City Epworth
Fargo First
Rapid City Canyon Lake
Rapid City First Mitchell Fusion Mitchell Fusion Mitchell Fusion Mandan
b. To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (344.1b)? Name
Clergy Status
Date Effective
Paul Budd
FE
1985
Bradley Kattelmann
FE
7/21/19
Randall Phillips
FE
8/01/05
Extension Ministry Assignment John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit MO Army Chaplain, Fort Benning, GA Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
c. To other vital ministries under the provisions of 344.1d? (v2/3) Name Martin Avery Mark Ellingson
Clergy Status PE FE
Date Effective 2/3/2019 8/31/2020
Dan Freed
FE
2/15/2019
Teri Johnson Paul Kimball Jeanine Kersey-Russell Shelly Matthews
FE FL FE FE
7/1/2020 7/1/2019 2018 8/1/2011
Theta Miller
FE
12/1/2020
Tiffany Ortman
FL
6/1/2021
Leisa Richards
FE
2005
Matthew Richards
FE
2/15/2020
Carlisha Steffes
PL
2018
Craig Vondergeest Gary Walters
FE FE
2005 2019
Extension Ministry Assignment Canaan Moravian, ND LifeSource Avera Heart Hospital Chaplaincy, Sioux Falls SD SDSU Brookings, SD Platte Student Ministries ND State Penitentiary Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth TX First Christian Church, Clarkville, TN Luther Manor, Sioux Falls SD Leisa Richards Law PC Albuquerque NM Avera@Home/ Chaplain and Mitchell Congregational UCC
Charge Member Conference Watertown First Brookings First Sturgis Charge Member Conference
Holmes
Grand Forks Wesley
Sioux Falls, First Aberdeen North Highland
Avera Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls Sioux Falls First SD Presbyterian College, Clinton SC Kirk Funeral Home, Rapid City SD
77. 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 Jo Flesner
Clergy Status PD
Date Extension Ministry Assignment Effective 2/25/2020 Counselor Anchorage School District, AK
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Charge Member Conference Sioux Falls Asbury
Melissa Gall
FD
8/1/2018
Laura Walters
FD
7/1/2019
Primary-Milbank School District, SecondaryMilbank Parkview UMC New Underwood School District
Milbank Parkview
b. Through United Methodist Church-related agencies, schools, within a local congregation, charge, or cooperative parish within the connectional structures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b,c)? Name
Clergy Status
Date Effective
Extension Ministry Assignment
Charge Member Conference
Michelle Brennan Valerie Reinhiller
FD FD
10/1/2008 7/1/2016
Jamestown First Williston Faith
Jamestown First Williston Faith
Luke Smith Joy Tracy
FD FD
7/1/2014 7/1/2014
Watertown Cornerstone Clark
Watertown Cornerstone
78. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose prime appointment is to attend school.) Name N/A
Clergy Status
School
79. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline]? (Attach list) N/A 80. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as changes in pension credit (¶1506.5), corrections or additions to matters reported in the “Business of the Annual Conference” form in previous years, and legal name changes of clergy members and diaconal ministers.) - Joel Higgins – change to Extension 346.1 Iowa Conference as of 7/1/2020 - Matthew Scherbenske – change of status as from SY to FL as of 9/1/2020 - Holly Sortland – discontinued as a certified candidate as of 6/17/2020 - Jason Martens was listed as a PL in Q19. He should have been listed as an FL - In Q21b, Krista Wisener’s fraction of full-time to be served should have been ¾. Krista Wisener is now Krista Ducker. - Nicole (Anderson) Clade is now Nicole Clade. - Janice (Antrim) Thompson is now Janice Thompson. - Dylan Dethlefsen was certified as a candidate for ministry by the Southeast District in 2018, was listed in the 2019 Journal but not in the 2020 Journal. His certification has subsequently lapsed. He is not currently in seminary. - Lilian Jones was certified as a candidate for ministry by the Southeast District in August of 2019, but not listed in the 2020 Journal. Her certification has subsequently lapsed. - First United Methodist Church (Elkton) dissolved in 1999, and the United Parish of Elkton was formed. Since the 2009 Journal (when the question first appeared), that church should have been listed in Q15b as a union church. - Bethlehem United Church of Christ (Alpena) closed on May 23, 1997, and those members united their membership with United Methodists in Alpena. Yet that union church continues to relate to two denominations. Since the 2009 Journal (when the question first appeared), Alpena United should have been listed in Q15b as a union church.
-First Methodist Church of Lake Preston changed its name to an entity known as Lake Preston UMC/UCC after Oct. 28, 2003. Members of that church share a pastor, building and worship with members of a church known as United Church of Christ (Lake Preston). Since the 2009 Journal (when the question first appeared), the answer to Q15d (yoked parish) should have included an entry for Lake Preston UMC/UCC, Lake Preston UCC. - Bradley Kattelmann, FE, was appointed 7/21/19 from Ext. 344.1b Army Chaplain at Fort Carson to Ext. 344.1b Army Chaplain at Fort Benning, Georgia.
81. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? Bismarck, ND June 9-11, 2022
Bishop Laurie Haller, the Dakotas Conference interim bishop, delivered her sermon, "Whatever", at the Celebration of Life in Ministry on June 11, 2021, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The service was also live-streamed to the public.
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IV. MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS *Ministry Appointments as of July 1, 2021
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 OF Full Member of other Denomination-Par. 346.2 AM Associate member-Par. 322, 369.1, 635.2h OL Other Local Pastor CLM Certified Lay Minister-Par.268 OP Provisional Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1 DC Deaconess – Par.1913.2 OR Retired Member of other Ann. Conf. DM Diaconal Minister - Par. 369.1 (2004 Discipline) PD Provisional Deacon-Par. 324, 325 DR Retired Diaconal Minister – Par. 357 (1992 Discipline) PE Provisional Elder-Par. 324, 325 FD Deacon in full connection-Par. 330 PL Part-time Local Pastor-Par. 318.2 FE Elder in full connection-Par. 335 RA Retired Associate Member-Par. 357 FL Full time Local Pastor-Par. 318.1 RD Retired Deacon in full connection-Par. 357 LM Certified Lay Minister-Par. 268 RE Retired Full Elder-Par. 357 bo Less than full time-Par. 331.7, 338.2b, 428.7 RL Retired Local Pastor-Par. 320.5, 327.7 OA Associate Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1 SP Student Local Pastor-Par. 318.3 SY Other Supplies – Used by GCFA for assigned pastors OD Deacon Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 331.8 TBS To be supplied OE Elder Member of other Ann. Conf. or other Methodist denomination - Par. 346.1
NO RTHEAST (NE) DISTRICT – Superintendent Kris Mutzenberger DISTRICT TOTAL UM CHURCHES: 54 ABERDEEN Area Total UM Churches: 14 ABERDEEN FAITH ABERDEEN FIRST ABERDEEN NORTH HIGHLAND BATH BRITTON / CLAREMONT / HECLA GROTON / CONDE LEOLA / FREDERICK / BARNARD UCC MELETTE NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER / BRISTOL-BUTLER WATERTOWN Area Total UM Churches: 11 CLARK/ GARDEN CITY / HENRY / KELLERTON CLEAR LAKE / GARY MILBANK CENTRAL MILBANK PARKVIEW / BIG STONE CITY/ ORTONVILLE, MN WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE WATERTOWN FIRST WAHPETON Area Total UM Churches: 8 FAIRMOUNT / BRECKENRIDGE MN KINDRED CALVARY / WALCOTT ZION LISBON/ ENDERLIN / LISBON PC-USA MILNOR OAKES UMC / OAKES PCUSA WAHPETON EVERGREEN
2
TOTAL CHARGES: 40 Total Charges: 9 Jack Erickson Derek Baum – Senior Pastor Mike Waldrop – Associate Lou Whitmer Loren and Pat Siefken Rodney Ulmer Brandon Dunham Don Peck Doug Duncan Molly Leger Total Charges: 6 Joy Tracy (for Clark) Mark Tracy (for all) Sandy Marquardt Thomas Bowsher Barbara J. McKewin Melissa Gall (secondary – effective 8/1/18) Steven Anderson (effective 4/1/16) Luke Smith Jen Tyler Abigail Ozanne Total Charges: 6 Mark Gronseth Mark Britton Becky Holten – pulpit coordinator Tiana Bohn Robert Moorlach MaryAnn Bernard
80
Status
LTFT RE
1/2
3/4
3/4
1/4 1/4
FL FL AM SY FL FL SY PL FL
Years 13 8 5 9 11 5 4 27 5 3
Status Years FD 10 FE 8 FL 2 FE 7 3 OA (Minn.) 4 FD OF (EC) FD FE OE (Minn.) Status FE FE RL PL FE FL
7 7 2 1 Years 9 6 2 1 1 2
FARGO Area Total UM Churches: 8 ARTHUR CASSELTON FARGO CALVARY FARGO FAITH FARGO FIRST FARGO CALVARY AFRICAN (new church start) HILLSBORO UNITED-UMC/UCC WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH UPPER VALLEY Area Total UM Churches: 13 CAVALIER TRINITY ST. THOMAS CRYSTAL DRAYTON / PEMBINA / HUMBOLDT MN (Upper Red River Valley Parish) GRAFTON FED UMC/PCUSA / MINTO KNOX PCUSA (Northern Valley Parish) GRAND FORKS WESLEY GRAND FORKS ZION HAMILTON HOLMES/ SHARON TRINITY ELCA/ BEAVER CREEK ELCA
LARIMORE / ARVILLA
Status Total Charges: 8 TBS Randy Harwood 1/2 PL Henry Jenkins FE Ray Baker FE FE Ryan Mutzenberger (Lead Pastor) 3/4 OR (Minn.) John Roberts Tamba Clark (4/17/19) (see also Ex. Ministry) 1/2 OE (AME) Served by UCC – Tim Bauer Sara McManus FE
Years
Total Charges: 11 TBS Jerry Bass Margaret Smith Gary Johnson
Years
1/4
Robin Dill (effective 6/6/16)
Status
Raenelle Sorensen
3
7
1/2
RE SY RL
2 16 3
3/4
OF (PCUSA)
7
PE FE OF (EPC) FE
4 10 20 3
RL SY
14 1
Jeff Lathrop Chang Yi John Werth Rob Salmonson
PARK RIVER FEDERATED-UMC/PCUSA / FORDVILLE Jesse Irvine PCUSA
7 1 5 5 9 4
1/2 1/4
NORTHWEST (NW) DISTRICT– Superintendent Joel Winckler DISTRICT TOTAL UM CHURCHES: 59 JAMESTOWN Area Total UM Churches: 16 CLEVELAND EDGELEY WESLEY ELLENDALE UNITED UMC /PCUSA / ASHLEY EMMANUEL JAMESTOWN FIRST
Total Charges: 11 Darrell Losing (effective 10/1/16) Travis Voeltz Barbara Krumm (CLM Luke 10 team 2018-2021)
Status 1/4 SY 1/4 PL 3/4
MARION / DICKEY / JUD NORTONVILLE MEDINA / TAPPEN VALLEY CITY EPWORTH WIMBLEDON / KENSAL
Marty Toepke-Floyd Michelle Brennan Jennifer McDonald Luke 10 team: Chet Cataldo Jodi Cataldo Val Wagner Mark Turner Pulpit supply Brenda Goodman Dayne Zachrison Jeanne Sortland
SPIRIT LAKE Area Total UM Churches: 6 CANDO / ROCK LAKE / ROLLA CARRINGTON FEDERATED-UMC/UCC DEVILS LAKE
Total Charges: 4 Richard Craig Served by UCC -Rick Loewen Mike Flowers (also see Ext. Ministry to Spirit 1/2
LANGDON
Robert Blackburn
JAMESTOWN ST PAUL’S LEHR
2
TOTAL CHARGES: 43
PL
FE FD PE
Years 6 4 1
2 14 2
RE SY LTFT SY
1 1 2
FL
7
1/2
PL FE PE
4 10 4
1/4 1/4
1/2
Status FL OF (CCCC) FL
Years 14 5 2
Lake (1/2) (effective 06/01/2021)
81
FL
1
DICKINSON Area Total UM Churches: 6 BEACH COMMUNITY FEDERATED -UMC/UCC BOWMAN DICKINSON (new faith community) ELGIN / EBENEZER UCC HAZEN HETTINGER
Total Charges: 6 Warren Maxted Ray Sherwood Supervised by Ross Reinhiller Allen Finger (effective 7/19/21) TBS R. Duane Coates
MINOT Area Total UM Churches: 13 BOTTINEAU UNITED-UMC / PCUSA
Total Charges: 10 Supplied by PCUSA Veronica Fleming Veronica Fleming Pulpit Supply Martha HarriSon
BOWBELLS / SHERWOOD (North Prairie Parish) KENMARE RENEW MARTIN / DRAKE LANSFORD / LANSFORD ELCA / GLENBURN ELCA MINOT FAITH / DES LACS MINOT VINCENT RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED UMC/PCUSA VELVA WILLISTON BISMARCK Area Total UM Churches: 18 BISMARCK CALVARY BISMARCK LEGACY BISMARCK MCCABE
1/4
1/2 1/2
(eff. 1/1/18)
Karl Kroger Chris Chase (see also Ext. Ministry) Marlin Sapp Bruce Adams Warren Rhodes Served by Bismarck-Legacy Juwle Nagbe Marvin Winstryg Pulpit supply Annie Carlson Cory Thrall (effective 9/1/21)
Years 21 4
OF (NAB)
1
FE
6
Status
Years
FL
5
OF (ELCA)
7
FL FL
3 2
PL FE FD
18 6 6
FL
Kenneth Mund Matthew Scherbenske (effective 9/1/2020) TBS by PCUSA Geoff Hilton (Lay Supply 7/1/04-6/30/19) 1/4 Ross Reinhiller Val Reinhiller
Total Charges: 12 Pulpit supply Brandon Vetter (Senior Pastor) Don Dinger (Associate Pastor) Legacy South Andy Early (effective 1/1/18) Jennifer Hallenbeck Orr (Worship)
BISMARCK CELEBRATE GRACE (new church start) LINTON / STERLING MANDAN MCCLUSKY / GOODRICH / CHASELEY MOFFIT NAPOLEON / STREETER STEELE / TUTTLE TURTLE LAKE WASHBURN / CENTER
Status OF (AOG) OE (FM)
Status
3
Years
FE PL FL FE
7 6 4 8
3/4
FE PL FL FE RE
2 3 8 10 12
3/4
FE RA
2 4
3/4 1/4
SY PL
1 1
3/4 3/4 3/4
SOUTHEAST (SE) DISTRICT – Superintendent Rebecca Trefz DISTRICT TOTAL UM CHURCHES: 68
2
TOTAL CHARGES: 59
BROOKINGS Area Total UM Churches: 14 ARLINGTON AURORA IMPACT BROOKINGS FIRST
Total Charges: 12 Joleen Pietrzak Donna Kuper Pete Grassow (effective 2/10/20)
Status Years PE 3 1/4 PL 4 3 OE (MC of 3/4
PL
2
CANISTOTA UNITED UMC/PCUSA
Krista Ducker Served by PCUSA - Jerry Bertelson
COLTON / CHESTER DELL RAPIDS ELKTON UNITED UMC/UCC HARTFORD HOWARD BEACH LAKE PRESTON UMC/UCC, Lake Preston UCC MADISON WHITE / STERLING
Susan Jennys Jan Gross Daren Junker Seth LaBounty Kimberly Hipple Kris Larson Randy Hedge Mary Morgan (effective 10/1/2020)
3/4 PL FE OF(AB) FE FL 1/2 RL FL 1/2 PL
8 3 19 3 2 2 3 2
(effective 8/1/19)
82
S. Africa)
HURON Area Total UM Churches: 16 BROADLAND CARPENTER DESMET / IROQUOIS (West Kingsbury Parish)
Total Charges: 12 Tim Vorlage (effective 2/1/16) Brenda Wicks Tia Felberg (effective 10/1/2020)
1/4 1/4 3/4
Status FE PL PL
DOLAND
Eldon Reich Ministry Team Leader
1/4
RE
2
ESMOND HITCHCOCK HURON FIRST
Pulpit supply Steve Behrens Paul Manson (effective 8/1/2017) Rey Colon (effective 7/15/18) Teresa Person Paul Rowenhorst
3/4
4 5 4 2 2 13 6 3
TULARE UNITED-UMC/UCC WESSINGTON SPRINGS / ALPENA UNITED UMC/ UCC WOONSOCKET SPIRIT OF FAITH UMC/ELCA
Lorah Houser Jankord Zach Kingery
3/4
RE FL PL FL OF (Menn. Brethren) OL(UCC) PL
John E. Anderson
3/4
PL
SIOUX FALLS Area Total UM Churches: 12 BEN CLARE BRANDON CELEBRATION
Total Charges: 12 Bill Bates Addy Kenkel (effective 6/1/21) Josh Willprecht (effective 6/1/21)
FLANDREAU
SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST SIOUX FALLS WESLEY
Amber Laffey Brian Gregg Julie Gregg (Both lay supply 4/15/19-6/30/19) Kyle Reinhiller Kip Roozen Matt Morrison (Associate) Adam Weber (Lead Pastor) Austin Walker (effective 1/1/15) Travis Waltner Chuck Smith (effective 1/1/17) Brian Rock (Lay supply 4/15/19-6/30/19) Travis Finke Sara Nelson Jordan Louks Justin Jenness Don Vanderlip Charles Moore Manuel Loaeza (effective 4/1/17)
MITCHELL Area Total UM Churches: 14 ALEXANDRIA
Total Charges: 12 Stephanie Eliason
ETHAN GEDDES KIMBALL PROTESTANT PARISH MITCHELL DOWNTOWN FIRST MITCHELL FUSION OLIVET PLANKINTON / WHITE LAKE MONTROSE SALEM UNITE STICKNEY WAGNER / TYNDALL
Davis Anderson (supervised by Mitchell Fusion) LTFT SY Wayne Huber FL Derek Runge FL Keith Nelson FE Taryn Ragels 3/4 PL Arlyn Coalter (effective 9/1/20) 1/2 RE Rod Knock PE Valerie Hummel LaBounty FE 3/4 PL Jordan Buchholz (effective 5/15/20) Bill Hoffman 1/2 RE Laurie Kidd FL
HURON RIVERVIEW / VIRGIL REDFIELD / FRANKFORT
GARRETSON UNITED UMC/UCC HARRISBURG SIOUX FALLS ASBURY SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE
(St Croix Campus) (Tea Campus) (57th Campus) (57th Campus) (Sertoma Campus)
SIOUX FALLS FIRST
83
3/4 3/4
Years 10 3 2
3/4 1/4
Status RE SY PL
2
1/4 1/4
FL PL PE FE FE PE FE PL PL PL PL PL FE PE FL PL FL FL
11 15 5 15 8 9 6 4 5 2 1 2 5 5 6
1/4
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
3/4
1/4
Status PL
Years 10 2 2 4 4
Years 1
1 11 4 6 2 2 3 3 3 2 8
YANKTON Area Total UM Churches: 12 BERESFORD ZION CANTON ELK POINT UNITED UMC/UCC GAYVILLE-VOLIN HURLEY NORTH SIOUX CITY ARK
Total Charges: 11 Janice Thompson Clay Lundberg Dave Bambas Blaine Wilson Jeff Vore (effective 8/1/21) Ron Olson Christine Cappetta
PARKER VERMILLION WAKONDA / IRENE VIBORG YANKTON FIRST
Rick Andrus Jordan Minnich Kjesbo (effective 8/1/21) Judy Sayler Val Rush Katie Ricke
(Lay supply 10/1/18-6/30/19)
1/4 1/4
Status Years PE 2 FE 2 OL(UCC) 11 CLM RL
1 1
3/4 1/2
FE PL
3 4
3/4
PL
SY
1
3/4 1/4
PL RE FE
8 6 2
1/2
5
SOUTHWEST (SW) – Superintendent Robert Ruedebusch DISTRICT TOTAL UM CHURCHES: 48
2
Total Charges: 36
PRAIRIE HARVESTER Area Total UM Churches: 11 CRESBARD / TOLSTOY EUREKA FAULKTON GETTYSBURG / ONIDA / AGAR (Wheatland Parish)
Total Charges: 7 Seth Duncan Shawn Abbas Thomas Sumers Jeff Adel Janet Madsen MILLER Teresa Whetsel SELBY / MOBRIDGE Darla Hadrick TIMBER LAKE FEDERATED–UMC/ELCA/AB / ISABEL Served by ELCA (Teri Gayer) UCC NORTHERN HILLS Area Total UM Churches: 7 BELLE FOURCHE CAMP CROOK / BUFFALO UCC FAITH/ MARCUS PCUSA LEAD TRINITY PIEDMONT GRACE SPEARFISH STURGIS
Total Charges: 7 Cheryl Fadley Jerry Densmore Connie Eichinger Peggy Hanson John Britt Scott McKirdy Jenene Earl
WINNER Area Total UM Churches: 7 BURKE / HERRICK (United in Faith Parish) COLOME GREGORY MURDO / DRAPER WINNER
Total Charges: 5 Sarah Herman Ron Snethen Elmo Herma Mark Phillips John Price Royal Archer
PIERRE Area Total UM Churches: 10 HIGHMORE / HARROLD / BLUNT PIERRE FIRST PIERRE SOUTHEAST PRESHO / KENNEBEC / RELIANCE
Total Charges: 5 Kippy Udehn (effective 9/1/17) Greg Kroger TBS Royal Archer Jerry Bottger (pulpit supply) (eff.9/1/21) Beata Ferris (admin. Leader) Ashton Diede (Communications)
WHITE RIVER / MISSION (Todd-Mellette Parish)
Jason Christensen
84
3/4
3/4
1/4 1/2
1/4
3/4 1/4
3/4
1/4
1/4 1/4 1/4
Status Years SY 1 OF (RCA) 1 PE 3 FE 11 CLM 8 FL 4 PL 5
Status FE PL PL FE FL FE FE
Years 3 7 10 5 2 11 11
Status FE
Years 2 OF (NAZ) 30 FE 2 FE 5 RE 2 RE 2 Status PL FE RE SY SY SY FL
Years 5 3 2 2 2 2 4
RUSHMORE Area Total UM Churches: 13 EDGEMONT UNITED UMC-UCC FAIRBURN (Supervised by Ed Coates) HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED-UMC/AB/PCUSA PHILIP UNITED UMC/PCUSA / INTERIOR PCUSA PRAIRIE VIEW PRINGLE RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE RAPID CITY FIRST RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS RAPID CITY OPEN HEART RAPID VALLEY WALL / WASTA
Total Charges: 12 Served by UCC (Alisha Urns) Jerry Simmons Served by PC-USA (David Cook) Kathy Chesney Kori Lehrkamp
John McKnight DeAnn Eidem (lead pastor) Brett Roes (teaching pastor) Barry Whipkey, Senior Pastor Michele Slott, Assoc. Pastor (effective 8/1/18) Sharla McCaskell Michele Slott Quaya Ackerman (effective 10/1/21) Russell Masartis
Status
Years
1/4
SY
1
1/4
FE FE RE FE FL
14 3 2
FL PE FL PE PE RE
3 4 11 2 1 7
3/4
1/4 1/2
10 4
APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES (¶344) (1a) Appointments within the Connectional Structures of United Methodism Allen, Joel - CC Mitchell Fusion Blair, Neil - CC Mitchell Downtown First Chase, Chris Clark, Tamba Eberhart, Rebecca - CC Mitchell Downtown First
DWU, Mitchell, SD St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, MO New Church Plant Bismarck Celebrate Grace 3/4 New Church Plant Fargo Calvary African (effective 4/15/19) 1/2 GETS Seminary, Evanston, IL
Status Years FE 9 FE 6 PL 3 OE (AME) 4 FE 12
Eberhart, Timothy - CC Mitchell Downtown First
GETS Seminary, Evanston, IL
FE
10
FL
11
OF (REF) FE FE FE FE FE
6 10 7 2 2 1
FE
8 2 6 6 2
Flowers, Mike - CC Fargo-First
Children of the Harvest/ Spirit Lake Ministry Center, Sheyenne, ND (1/2) (and see Devils Lake (1/2)) Ingebretson, Ben Director of New Church Development (effective 1/1/16) Jacobsen, David - CC Vermillion Boston University School of Theology, Boston, MA Lint, Paul Wesley Acres Camp Director (effective 5/10/16) Mutzenberger, Kris - CC Fargo First Northeast District Superintendent Ruedebusch, Robert - CC Rapid City Canyon Lake Southwest District Superintendent Ryoo, Keihwan – CC Rapid City First Executive Secretary of the Korean Caucus of the UMC Trefz, Rebecca - CC Mitchell Fusion Trefz, Steven - CC Mitchell Fusion Van Meter, Eric - CC Mitchell Fusion Winckler, Joel - CC Mandan
Executive Director of Ministries and Southeast District Superintendent Garrett-Evangelical (1/4) and Sioux Falls Seminary (1/2) Chaplain, DWU Campus Northwest District Superintendent
3/4
FE FE FE
(1b) Under Endorsement by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Budd, Paul - CC Watertown First John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, MO Kattelmann, Brad - CC Brookings Army Chaplain, Fort Benning GA Phillips, Randall - CC Sturgis Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Status FE FE FE
Years 37 3 17
(1c) Elders in Service Under the General Board of Global Ministries
Status
Years
(1d) Other Extension Ministries Avery, Martin - CC Fargo Faith Ellingson, Mark - CC Holmes Freed, Dan Johnsen, Mark Johnson, Teri Kersey-Russell, Jeanine Kimball, Paul Matthews, Shelly - CC Grand Forks Wesley Miller, Theta Ortman, Tiffany
Status PE FE FE FE FE FE FL FE FE FL
Years 4 2 3 1 2 4 3 10 2 2
Canaan Moravian (effective 2/3/19) LifeSource (effective 8/31/2020) Avery Heart Hospital Chaplaincy, Sioux Falls United Church of Christ, Brookings SDSU, Brookings SD ND State Penitentiary Platte Student Ministries, SD Brite Divinity School, Ft. Worth, TX First Christian Church, Clarksville, TN (effective 12/1/20) Chaplain at Luther Manor and Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD (effective 6/1/21) 85
Richards, Leisa - CC Aberdeen North Highland Richards, Matthew Steffes, Carli - CC Sioux Falls First Vondergeest, Craig - CC Grand Forks Wesley Walters, Gary
Leisa Richards Law, P.C., Albuquerque, NM Avera@Home as Hospice Chaplain and Mitchell Congregational UCC 1/4 Avera Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls SD (effective 5/1/18) Presbyterian College -- Clinton, SC and ½ time Pastor at Lupo Memorial, Clinton, SC (effective 11/1/17) Kirk Funeral Home, Rapid City, SD
FE FE
10 2
PL FE
4 17/5
FE
3
APPOINTMENTS UNDER PROVISIONS Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶331 (Deacons and Provisional Deacons to Various Ministries) Flesner, Jo - CC Sioux Falls Asbury Anchorage School District, AK (effective 2/25/20) Gall, Melissa Milbank Public School District Walters, Laura New Underwood School District
Status PD FD FD
Years 3 4 3
Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶345 – NONE (Ecumenical Shared Ministries)
Status
Years
Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶346.1 (other AC or Methodist Denominations) Anderson, Jennifer Minnesota Conference Bader, Dan Minnesota Conference Bartel, Andrew Alaska Conference Birkeland, David Minnesota Conference Bockwoldt, Stan Wisconsin Conference Clade, Nicole Minnesota Conference Higgins, Joel Iowa Conference Krueger, Autumn Alaska Conference Nelson, Cliff Minnesota Conference (effective 6/1/20) Zeck, Rich Minnesota Conference
Status FE FE FE RA FE FE FE FE RE FE
Years 5 4 7 2 7 2 3 5 2 7
Status
Years
Status FE FE FE FE
Years 5 3 2 3
Family Leave of Absence ¶353 (2.b) -- NONE
Status
Years
Transitional Leave of Absence ¶353 (2.c) -- NONE
Status
Years
Medical Leave ¶356 Baird, Howard Broschat, Lori Duemig, Robert Kloster, Kevin Sayler, Glen - CC Hazen
Status FE FE FE FE FE
Years 6 2 3 2 24
Deaconesses ¶415.7 – NONE
Status
Years
Appointments to Attend School ¶416.6 – NONE Justin Iverson CPE Residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO (effective 8/30/21)
Status FE
Years 1
Sabbatical Leave ¶351 – NONE Voluntary Leave of Absence ¶353 (2.a) Atkins, Amy Ehrmantraut, Mark Krogman, Travis Trapp, Dean
5th year (effective 7/21/17) 3rd year 2nd year 3rd year (effective 9/1/19)
6th year (effective 5/4/2017) 2nd year (effective 6/1/2021) 3rd year (effective 12/1/2019) 2nd year (effective 10/1/2020) 24th year
Certified Candidates for Ministry – Not Appointed Northeast District Natalie Buck, Sandee Cole Northwest District Kathy Hammond, Alyssa Quade Southeast District Bryce Blank, Thanael Certa-Werner, Taylor Johnson, Jason Martens Southwest District Kara Togel, John Hale
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1/4
CLERGY COMPENSATION BY APPOINTMENT July 2021 Base Salary
Parish
Other Comp
ABERDEEN FAITH
Cash Parsonage Allowance
ARP
Not Reporting
ABERDEEN FIRST - ASSOCIATE
50,000
8,500
No
ABERDEEN FIRST - SENIOR PASTOR
75,507
8,500
Yes
7,000
ABERDEEN NORTH HIGHLAND
50,670
Yes
1,500
ALEXANDRIA
20,000
Yes
1,000
ARLINGTON
43,923
Yes
2,000
ARTHUR
47,320
Yes
4,200
5,200
No
AURORA IMPACT BATH
Not Reporting
BEACH COMMUNITY FEDERATED-UMC/UCC
Not Reporting
BELLE FOURCHE
51,000
BEN CLARE
18,725
BERESFORD ZION
46,000
21,000
Yes 600
3,400
No Yes
BISMARCK CALVARY
4,000
5,000
To Be Supplied
BISMARCK CELEBRATE GRACE
30,000
No
BISMARCK LEGACY - ASSOCIATE PASTOR
36,070
No
BISMARCK LEGACY - LEGACY SOUTH
44,964
No
BISMARCK LEGACY - SENIOR PASTOR
70,232
Yes
BISMARCK MCCABE
63,630
No
BISMARCK MCCABE - WORSHIP
50,455
2,400 20,000
3,200 24,000
Yes
BOTTINEAU UNITED-UMC/PCUSA
3,200 4,000 3,000
To Be Supplied
BOWBELLS/SHERWOOD/KENMARE RENEW
42,423
Yes
10,000
BOWMAN
47,500
Yes
8,250
BRANDON CELEBRATION
31,000
No
2,000
BRANDON CELEBRATION
15,000
No
BRITTON/CLAREMONT/HECLA
53,250
BROADLAND
24,000
3,500
Yes
12,000
No
BROOKINGS FIRST
53,500
No
BROOKINGS FIRST
73,000
Yes
3,150
BURKE/HERRICK
47,815
Yes
2,500
CAMP CROOK/BUFFALO UCC
19,740
No
CANDO/ROCK LAKE/ROLLA
50,460
CANISTOTAL UNITED UMC/PCUSA
Yes
1,000
3,150
13,680
To Be Supplied
CANTON CARPENTER
61,500
Yes
6,000
No
CARRINGTON FEDERATED-UMC/UCC
7,000
Not Reporting
CASSELTON
24,477
No
CAVALIER TRINITY
40,000
Yes
CLARK/GARDEN CITY/HENRY/KELLERTON
44,476
Yes
12
No
CLEAR LAKE/GARY
CLARK
51,500
Yes
CLEVELAND
18,000
COLOME
No Not Reporting
87
3,000 6,000 8,800
Base Salary
Parish COLTON/CHESTER
41,895
CRESBARD/TOLSTOY
31,817
Other Comp 3,720
Cash Parsonage Allowance
ARP
Yes
10,700
No
10,500
Not Reporting
CRYSTAL DELL RAPIDS
46,800
DESMET/IROQUOIS
44,500
No
DEVILS LAKE/SSPIRIT LAKE MINISTRY
42,423
Yes
DOLAND
Yes
3,500 12,000
7,250 3,000
-
No
3,800
DRAYTON/PEMBINA/HUMBOLDT MN
25,000
No
10,000
EDGELEY WESLEY
18,000
No To Be Supplied
EDGEMONT UNITED UMC-UCC ELGIN/EBENEZER UCC
12,000
Yes
ELK POINT UNITED UMC/UCC
4,800
Not Reporting
ELKTON UNITED-UMC/UCC
Not Reporting
ELLENDALE UNITED UMC/PCUSA/ASHLEY EMMANUEL
40,000
No
ESMOND
To Be Supplied
ETHAN
15,000
No
2,200
EUREKA
44,000
Yes
1,800
FAIRBURN
12,000
No
500
FAIRMOUNT/BRECKENRIDGE MN
46,262
Yes
3,500
FAITH/MARCUS PCUSA
26,485
Yes
FARGO CALVARY
65,000
No
13,284
FARGO CALVARY AFRICAN
20,000
No
5,000
FARGO FAITH
53,860
1,000
-
Yes
FARGO FIRST
4,000 3,500
Not Reporting
FARGO FIRST - LEAD PASTOR
60,000
Yes
2,000
FAULKTON
49,980
Yes
5,000
FLANDREAU
42,423
Yes
2,500
GARRETSON UNITED UMC/UCC
10,500
No
1,500
GARRETSON UNITED UMC/UCC
10,500
No
1,500
GAYVILLE-VOLIN
To Be Supplied
GEDDES
53,000
GETTYSBURG/ONIDA/AGAR
52,550
1,500
Yes
7,500
Yes
4,000
Not Reporting
GETTYSBURG/ONIDA/AGAR
Not Reporting
GRAFTON FED UMC/PCUSA/MINTO KNOX PCUSA GRAND FORKS WESLEY
56,702
Yes
4,000
GRAND FORKS ZION
60,992
GREGORY
64,613
3,000
Yes
2,500
7,127
Yes
GROTON/CONDE
44,447
1,200
Yes
8,200
Not Reporting
HAMILTON HARRISBURG
62,130
HARTFORD
53,045
800
No Yes
20,000
4,700 3,500
To Be Supplied
HAZEN HETTINGER
52,000
HIGHMORE/HARROLD/BLUNT
32,000
HILLSBORO UNITED-UMC/UCC
4,770
Yes
2,500
Yes
7,500
Not Reporting
HITCHCOCK
51,000
Yes
4,000
HOLMES/SHARON TRINITY ELCA/BEAVER CREEK ELCA
44,476
Yes
3,500
88
Base Salary
Parish
Other Comp
Cash Parsonage Allowance
ARP
Not Reporting
HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED-UMC/AB/PCUSA HOWARD BEACH
42,423
No
HURLEY
43,805
No
12,000
3,500
HURON FIRST
42,657
No
11,250
1,400
HURON FIRST
73,598
No
19,500
4,000
HURON RIVERVIEW/VIRGIL
57,842
JAMESTOWN FIRST
48,700
No
850
JAMESTOWN FIRST
57,000
Yes
6,000
JAMESTOWN ST PAUL'S
55,000
Yes
5,000
KIMBALL PROTESTANT PARISH
43,000
Yes
3,000
KINDRED CALVARY/WALCOTT ZION
53,843
Yes
6,500
LAKE PRESTON UNITED UMC/UCC
18,180
No
1,500
LANGDON
42,500
Yes
7,000
900
4,800
Yes 3,600
6,000
Not Reporting
LANSFORD/LANSFORD ELCA/GLENBURN ELCA LARIMORE/ARVILLA PCUSA
24,000
No
LEAD TRINITY
50,503
Yes
LEOLA/FREDERICK/BARNDARD UCC
12,000
6,200 4,800
Not Reporting
LINTON/STERLING
52,000
Yes
7,000
LISBON/ENDERLIN/LISBON PC-USA
12,000
No
6,500
LEHR
8,000
No
LEHR
Not Reporting
LEHR
Not Reporting
MADISON
60,858
Yes
3,200
MANDAN
64,967
Yes
4,000
MARION/DICKEY/JUD
50,000
Yes
4,991
MARTIN/DRAKE
To Be Supplied
MCCLUSKY/GOODRICH/CHASELEY
39,760
MEDINA /TAPPEN
29,862
Yes
8,300
No
MELLETTE NORTHWESTERN
Not Reporting
MILBANK CENTRAL
78,403
Yes
2,500
Not Reporting
MILBANK PARKVIEW/BIG STONE CITY/ORTONVILLE, MN
Not Reporting
MILBANK PARKVIEW/BIG STONE CITY/ORTONVILLE, MN - SECONDARY MILLER
46,704
Yes
6,300
MILNOR MINOT FAITH/DES LACS
10,000
No
3,000
48,700
Yes
4,500
MINOT VINCENT
60,000
No
28,800
MITCHELL DOWNTOWN FIRST
76,112
No
21,500
MITCHELL FUSION
31,817
2,000
Yes
4,500 2,400
To Be Supplied
MOFFIT MONTROSE
42,495
Yes
3,500
MURDO/DRAPER
52,600
Yes
6,000
NAPOLEON/STREETER
45,500
Yes
7,000
NORTH SIOUX CITY ARK
25,369
No
2,000
NORTONVILLE
To Be Supplied
OAKES/OAKES PCUSA
50,000
OLIVET
Yes Not Reporting
PARK RIVER FEDERATED-UMC/PCUSA/FORDVILLE PCUSA
25,000
89
No
3,000
Base Salary
Parish
Other Comp
Cash Parsonage Allowance
ARP
PARKER
45,000
Yes
6,200
PHILIP UNITED UMC/PCUSA/INTERIOR PCUSA
45,000
Yes
900
PIEDMONT GRACE
48,239
Yes
PIERRE FIRST
76,875
Yes
5,000
To Be Supplied
PIERRE SOUTHEAST PLANKINTON/WHITE LAKE
45,000
Yes
PRAIRIE VIEW
46,500
No
4,800
No
PRESHO/KENNEBEC/RELIANCE PRESHO/KENNEBEC/RELIANCE
3,000 19,800
8,600
6,900
No
PRINGLE
10,000
No
RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE - LEAD PASTOR
82,574
No
20,644
2,500
RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE - TEACHING PASTOR
52,000
No
11,000
2,500
RAPID CITY FIRST - SENIOR PASTOR
77,700
RAPID CITY FIRST - THE ROAD
43,200
RAPID CITY FIRST/RAPID CITY OPEN HEART
48,200
No
18,000
RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS
48,817
No
12,000
REDFIELD/FRANKFORT
50,000
Yes
Yes 2,500
No 3,000 5,000
To Be Supplied
RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED UMC/PCUSA SALEM UNITE
50,000
SELBY/MOBRIDGE
44,476
SIOUX FALLS ASBURY
62,702
No
18,870
SIOUX FALLS ASBURY - ASSOCIATE
45,962
No
18,870
SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - 57TH STREET CAMPUS
45,000
No
SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - 57TH STREET CAMPUS
Yes 10,110
Yes
75,000
No
109,000
No
SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - SERTOMA CAMPUS
75,000
No
SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - ST CROIX CAMPUS
67,400
No
SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - LEAD PASTOR
3,000 10,000 2,500
20,000
SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - TEA CAMPUS
75,000
No
SIOUX FALLS FIRST
47,500
No
18,000
SIOUX FALLS FIRST
91,553
No
22,400
6,000
SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP
55,550
No
18,360
1,650
SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS
53,700
No
10,000
1,000
SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST
61,154
Yes
1,800
SIOUX FALLS WESLEY
59,400
Yes
6,000
SPEARFISH
67,830
Yes
8,000
ST THOMAS
15,000
No
9,000
STEELE/TUTTLE
43,500
Yes
11,000
5,400
Not Reporting
STICKNEY STURGIS
51,000
Yes
3,500
Not Reporting
TIMBERLAKE FEDERATED UMC/ELCA/AB/ISABEL UCC TULARE UNITED-UMC/UCC
Not Reporting
TURTLE LAKE
To Be Supplied
VALLEY CITY EPWORTH
56,172
VELVA
17,400
4,171
Yes No
VERMILLION
To Be Supplied
VIBORG
Not Reporting
WAGNER/TYNDALL
49,128
90
Yes
4,500 2,935
675
5,000
Base Salary
Parish
Other Comp
Cash Parsonage Allowance
WAHPETON EVERGREEN
52,780
WAKONDA/IRENE
33,123
Yes
WALL/WASTA
27,000
No
WASHBURN/CENTER
32,000
No
WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE
85,057
WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE
47,982
WATERTOWN FIRST WATERTOWN FIRST WEBSTER/BRISTOL-BUTLER
42,423
WESSINGTON SPRINGS/ALPENA UNITED UMC/UCC
40,750
WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH WHITE RIVER/MISSION WHITE/STERLING WILLISTON WILLISTON
55,354
WIMBLEDON/KENSAL
21,995
WINNER
3,299
No
ARP 6,000
10,000
4,050 6,500
No
16,000
2,700
No
20,000
1,500
69,433
No
20,700
5,000
44,476
No
13,200
4,000
1,877
Yes
6,000
Yes
3,000
48,500
Yes
3,000
42,423
Yes
5,100
30,000
No
5,500
78,391
Yes
5,460
Yes
5,460
No
8,500
17,493
No
-
WINNER
52,480
Yes
-
WOONSOCKET SPIRIT OF FAITH UMC/ELCA
44,900
No
3,000
YANKTON FIRST
66,950
Yes
3,000
Base Salary
Extension Ministry
Para. 344.1 (a)-Northeast DS Para. 344.1 (a)-Southwest DS Para. 344.1 (a)-Northwest DS Para. 344.1 (a)-Southeast DS/Executive Director of Ministries Para. 344.1 (a)-Director of New Church Development Para. 346.1 (a)-Wesley Acres Camp Director
8,000
1,100
Other Comp
Cash Parsonage Allowance
ARP
81,341
Yes
81,341
No
24,402
1,000 1,000
81,341
No
24,402
1,000
81,341
No
24,402
1,000
95,668
No
1,000
47,398
Yes
1,000
Conference Salaries are determined based on the Policies for Dakotas Conference Salaries (See p. 189).
Rev. Rachel Billups, senior pastor of Ginghamsburg UMC in Tipp City, Ohio, was the featured teacher for the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference, presenting two sessions on June 12, 2021, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Rev. Billups explored the importance of knowing, claiming, and reclaiming our personal “God” stories and underscored that we need to let Jesus make a way in difficult conversations and open ourselves to ask anything, listen well, freely disagree, and love regardless.
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V. REPORTS Common Table During the past year, Common Table—along with the rest of the world—has been learning to lead and follow Christ with new tools. While our mission of reaching the lost remains unchanged, the presentation of that has adapted to a world of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite these constraints, ministries continue to serve the churches and people of the Dakotas. Most of our churches have developed an online presence and opted for “drive-by” services, whether that be for communion or the Advent and Lenten dinners offered in their communities. During the past year, we have been a sounding board as financial and organizational challenges develop, trying to forecast and prepare for an unpredictable annual projection. Often, it seems that we are aiming at a target that continues to shift. Addressing concerns brought up by the process of approving the Wahlstrom Resolution at Annual Conference (AC) 2019, a statement recognizing the hurt caused was presented by the Common Table at AC 2020. While it was intended to acknowledge the response, there was some controversy that followed. Prayerful conversations were held to affirm the intentional purpose of the statement from Common Table as recognizing both sides of this matter. We were blessed to have the extended leadership of Bishop Ough through the end of 2020, and we welcome the smooth transition with Bishop Laurie Haller, interim Bishop for the Dakotas Conference. Submitted by Sheila Dailie, chair, Common Table Conference Commission on Archives and History (CAH) Imagine if you suddenly lost all memory. What things would you be able to do in preparing for your day if you had no memory or anyone to tell you how to perform mundane, menial, but necessary activities of daily life? How would you feed, clothe and/or bathe yourself if you did not remember what those things were let alone how to accomplish them? Memory is essential to every human endeavor including human organizations such as our conference. Since memory functions in the background of our lives, we often take it for granted until it is lost. But that doesn’t negate memory’s essential place in our organization. Because memory is a vital organizational function we cannot afford to lose, your Commission on Archives and History (CAH) takes these opportunities to report on your conference’s ministry of memory. The chief function of your CAH and the bulk of its budget goes to the following tasks given to us by General Conference and recorded in ¶641 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2016 edition: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
“collect, preserve and make accessible the historically significant records of the annual conference and its agencies …” “provide for the permanent safekeeping of the historical records of all abandoned or discontinued churches in the bounds of the annual conference and its antecedents.” “maintain a fire-safe historical and archival depository and … see that all items that obviously will have value for future history are properly preserved therein.” “provide for the ownership of real property and … receive gifts and bequests.” “cooperate with and report when requested, to the general and jurisdictional commission on archives andhistory.”
Although they occupy less of the budget, time, and attention, CAH also provides the following ministries: • Clergy grave markers: CAH provides the Cabinet with clergy grave markers to present at individual memorial or funeral services of our deceased clergy. In 2006, before the conference stopped apportioning the total cost of its approved ministries to local churches and before the price jumped, CAH shrewdly purchased a large supply of grave markers. By early 2021, after record clergy deaths (10 in 2020, the supply ran out. So, with donated funds outside of apportionments, we hope to supply grave markers throughout 2021. However, we anticipate needing apportionments to buy more in 2022. • Jubilee Clergy: We designate those clergy members of our conference with 50 years or more of pastoral service as “jubilee clergy.” We collect short essays from recipients describing their lives and ministries since retirement. Assuming this report is accepted, we will recognize this year the following persons as jubilee clergy: Bruce Forbes, David Heetland, Gary Rae and Richard Sykes. Look for their reflections in the 2021 Conference Journal. If your clergy service record doesn’t reflect your years of Christian service, such as internships or years as a missionary, please see one of the commission members to correct your jubileeyear. • North Central Jurisdiction Commission on Archives and History (NCJCAH): The NCJCAH comprises members of the General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH) from this jurisdiction as well as up to three additional voting delegates from each of the jurisdiction’s 10 annual conferences. Among its purposes are to promote historical projects within the jurisdiction and to set collection policies for the jurisdictional archives. At each meeting, each conference commission reports on how its mission is fulfilled there. GCAH staff also make live reports. Due to COVID, there hasn’t been an NCJCAH meeting since July 11, 2019, and one is not planned until July 11, 2022. However, the officers continue in place until the (GCAH) can organize a new general commission. That will take place after the next regular session of General Conference. So, as a result, Rev. Duane Coates, our conference chair, continues to chair that commission and represent it on the GCAH as he’s done since July 2016. As such, he also continues as chair of the conference commission. Highlights of the past year: • Five people from the Dakotas registered for the Local Church Historians School sponsored by the General Commission on Ar-
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chives and History. The GCAH is considering offering the class again in 2022 or possibly late this year. We were able to digitize our conference journals and those of all our predecessor conferences back to 1940. Unfortunately, mostof that conference ministry had to be funded by a very generous private contribution. Continuing research by Rev. Dr. Stephen Perry to update the conference’s written history. We anticipate the draft of the fifth of a proposed seven chapters will be available online soon. You may see his work at https://dakotahistorianblog.wordpress.com/
Budget proposal: Our conference’s items of historic significance are maintained in a high-quality archival space within the George and Eleanor McGovern Library on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. To appropriately archive those materials and assist researchers in accessing them, your conference apportionments fund half the cost of employing the archivist we share with DWU, Dr. Laurie Langland. These two items, archives, and personnel, consumed 97.6% of our 2020 apportionment expenditures. That is up 5.4 percentage points from the previous year which means those items became even higher priorities for us. Those two items represent 95% of our 2022 apportionment request. (As of this writing, the Conference Council on Finance and Administration hasn’t yet acted on our proposal. So, the amount you have before you may differ from the $39,950 requested.) The amount of money we have needed for this ministry has remained fairly flat through the years. For instance, our 2022 requested amount is only 1.3% higher than we spent three budget cycles ago. So, as a result, our archivist’s salary and benefits have fit into that, we are meeting more by electronic means and we have less money available to equip local churches to conduct ministries of memory. For better or worse, the revenue the conference receives is a reflection of the amount you give to your local church. So, I hope you will prayerfully examine your heart in considering the amount you will commit to your church in 2022. With just 16 cents of every dollar you give to the operating costs of your local church, your conference is able to enable a ministry of memory and so many other vital ministries that help us achieve our mission to equip your church’s discipleship. Another connectional ministry: Your CAH is a connectional ministry. CAH participates in the conference mission of “providing a connection beyond the local church” through its involvement not only with NCJCAH, but also with the Historical Society of The United Methodist Church (HSUMC). HSUMC is a 31-year-old organization promoting interest in the study, preservation and dissemination of the history and heritage of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents. It also publishes Methodist History, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal. Dues are $50/year. For more information see www.umchistory.org. Rev. Duane Coates serves on that organization’s board of directors. To provide those and other ministry tasks, your six voting and three non-voting members of your commission met just once since the last annual conference. That was on March 6, 2021. Submitted by R. Duane Coates, chair, Dakotas Conference Commission on Archives and History Communications The Dakotas Conference communication team continues to tell the story of the ministries of the Dakotas Conference. The COVID-19 pandemic created an urgency to become more digitally and frequent with communication. Efforts were made to connect more through social media, share resources and tools with congregations and clergy, and equip churches for virtual ministry. An average of four news articles, announcements, blog posts, and resources were posted on the Dakotas Conference website —www.dakotausmc.org, daily from March-December 2020. A targeted page was created as a hub of resources and information related to COVID. E-newsletters and announcements played a critical role in equipping congregations through the uncharted waters of the pandemic. Each week, March-December, four e-newsletters were prepared and sent. Monday @ Dakotas shared stories of vibrancy in ministry amid the pandemic. This Week @ Dakotas was sent each Tuesday with announcements about events, resources, and tools. Clergy Connections was sent to all Dakotas Conference clergy highlighting news, tools, resources for worship and ministry during the pandemic. The Conference Connections newsletter was sent on Fridays, with content sharing stories of how congregations were navigating the pandemic waters, including highlighting an online worship service of one congregation each week. Online worship services and television worship services were prepared for United Methodists churches and individuals. A complete Easter worship was televised, organized by the Dakotas Conference's leadership, and broadcast across North and South Dakota. Twenty thousand seven hundred fifty homes viewed the televised Easter worship service. In December, a televised Christmas worship service was prepared and broadcast in partnership with Dakota Wesleyan University. There were more than 20,000 homes that tuned into the Christmas TV worship service. Cabinet members, including the Bishop, pre-recorded 13 sermons for congregations to use as part of virtual worship. Two online worship services were recorded and made available as resources for congregations, including Camp Sunday and A Very Dakotas Christmas. Additionally, the Celebration of Life and Ministry Service, Annual Conference Opening Worship, and Closing Worship were available as resources to congregations. The social media presence of the Dakotas Conference became more frequent. Posts and tweets were made 2-4 times daily through HootSuite. The engagement has increased by 35% through shares and likes on Facebook, Instagram, and retweets on Twitter. Facebook is the most popular channel with 800 average daily views. 93
Virtual events and webinars became the norm for Conference Events. In June, a virtual clergy session was held, with 235 participants. The 2020 Annual Conference was held virtually in October, with more than 225 participants participating through Zoom webinar and 300 plus participants viewing the live stream. More than 18 training and equipping webinars were hosted across the conference. The platform for hosting webinars and meetings virtually was shifted from Blue Jeans to Zoom, allowing for more licensed users and a larger number of participants. In 2020, the Dakotas Conference communication team and conference staff spent a significant amount of time guiding more than 115 churches in virtual worship experiences and other ministries. The Dakotas-Minnesota communication team of Doreen Gosmire, Karla Hovde, Christa Meland, and David Stucke received eight awards from the United Methodist Association of Communicators. For the past nine years, the two conferences have collaborated to create a communication team that produces excellence telling Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodists' stories. The communication team is thankful to tell the story of United Methodists across the Dakotas who are passionate about making disciples. Submitted by Doreen Gosmire, director of communication Sessions Committee The Sessions Committee planned the June 11-12, 2021 Annual Conference as a hybrid event. The theme was “Jesus Waymaker.” The Friday sites where people gathered to focus on business, included voting, were: First United Methodist Church, Fargo, N.D.; McCabe United Methodist Church, Bismarck, N.D.; First United Methodist Church, Rapid City, S.D.; and Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. (the broadcast site). Rev. Rachel Billups was the teacher on Saturday, June 12. People participated either at the Sioux Falls Convention Center or virtually via their own device. The Celebration of Life in Ministry service was held Friday, June 11 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. It was broadcast and available on the Dakotas Conference website. The Clergy Session was held May 25, 2021 as a virtual session. The 2022 Annual Conference is planned for Bismarck, North Dakota. Submitted by Kay Braun, chair, Sessions Committee Executive Director of Ministries Throughout the past year we have continued to adapt as the mission and purpose of the Dakotas Conference continues to be the same—to support and equip pastors and local churches so they can accomplish the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We are fueled by our core values: JESUS as Lord and Savior as our foundation, our call to the MISSION of sharing the Good News and making disciples, and the importance of being in CONNECTION with one another for support and accountability. Our key strategies to accomplish that are overseen by our Missional Links and Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) and are implemented by Conference staff and leadership. Key activities and outcomes of 2020-2021 are shared in the reports for each area. Submitted by Rebecca Trefz, executive director, Ministries DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS Developing Missional Leaders Link As the calendar page turned from 2020 to 2021, we were all filled with optimism that things would be better, and in large ways, they are. Churches are returning to in-person services, conference ministries are coming out of fallow seasons and starting to plant seeds in fresh soil, and a spirit of excitement is growing. Thanks be to God because it has been a long, strange year and a half. I know that as I write this, the pandemic is not over, but as vaccine availability grows and as vaccines continue to be administered, we see hope. In the life in the ministry areas of the Missional Leaders Link, there are several highlights to share about our year in ministry. A ministry that has had to make the biggest shifts and be the most creative has been our Camp and Retreat Ministries. Camping Director Keith Shew pointed out one highlight from the pandemic season: “Area camp staff worked collaboratively to develop multiple weeks of ‘Camp Connections’ - videos of popular activities, devotions, worship, niche experiences from each site, and fun and meaningful traditions to share with campers throughout the summer. This successful outreach helped campers remain connected to the ministries that they love, have been important in their lives and faith stories, and missed in 2020.” Our Camp and Retreat Ministries are preparing for an in-person camping season, with precautions and limited attendance. It is a hard piece of the process to navigate, but masks will be required whenever campers are indoors, unless they are with their pods (cabin groups), and deans are being encouraged to plan activities outside as much as 94
possible so that campers can be spaced out and unmasked. It will be exciting to have campers return to our three sites across the Dakotas and at our sister camps in Minnesota. But an in-person camping season is not the only exciting news in our camp and retreat ministries. After completing the new maintenance shop in 2020, Lake Poinsett celebrated the demolition of the old shop in the middle of camp. This new space opens us possibilities for programming that were never before available and makes the camp safer as moving the shop eliminated a great deal of traffic through the middle of camp. 2020 and 2021 have been the years where we, like all leaders, have had to adjust and determine what ministries must be in person or what things we could try and do differently. Our Reach event was virtual this year, and we have all been able to benefit from the re-broadcasts of those teachings. Jason Moore did several different presentations on doing both/and-style worship. As things return to “normal” and as the dust continues to settle, we will continue to look at ways the ministries under our ministry umbrella can continue this line of thinking. We look hopefully forward to 2021-2022. Submitted by Clay Lundberg, chair, Developing Missional Leaders Link Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) The Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) is intentional about our work and mission. We are disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. God is moving in the hearts of people of all ages. We are assisting people as they answer God’s call. We as a Board are blessed with the task of building a culture of call throughout the Dakotas. We nurture people through the candidacy and ordination process. We train new clergy and lay leaders in the Dakotas Conference. We maintain standards for clergy effectiveness throughout a clergy member’s life of service and honor the service of our clergy members at pivotal transition points. We take this task seriously. We pray and seek God’s guidance as we work with each person. As we live in an uncertain world, it is no different in The United Methodist Church. The Board of Ordained Ministry is grappling with the uncertainty. We seek direction for the Board and our processes. We look for ways to help and guide ministry candidates through this uncertain time. Please pray for our church and the BOM as we work through these times together. We are excited to offer the Elisha and Samuel Projects. College students may apply to participate in the Elisha Project. A team of clergy and laity interview and approve interns for host churches from the pool of applicants. We offered scholarships to 3 college students—Andrea Hult to intern at Dakota Wesleyan University with Rev. Eric Van Meter, and two summer internships to Alex Hunnes at Spearfish UMC mentored by Rev. Scott McKirdy and Catrina Sandifer at Asbury UMC in Sioux Falls mentored by Revs. Kip Roozen and Matt Morrison The team also approved 1 Samuel Internship to a senior in high school to intern in their home church prior to college- this was awarded to Chloe Archambeau at Legacy UMC in Bismarck, ND. BOM is honored to provide funding to fully pay these internships to continue to grow our Culture of Call. We offer events and opportunities in the Dakotas Conference: Licensing School and Certified Lay Ministry School (virtually); pre-conference gatherings for seminary students and young adult members of the Annual Conference; facilitate groups at the various denominational events, such as Exploration; and facilitate the Clergy Leadership Academy (CLA) gatherings for Provisional Members and Licensed Local Pastors. We urge all clergy and churches to prayerfully consider God’s leading and be aware of God’s call on people’s lives. Each Christian has a call and ministry which is God-given. Some have a call to pastoral ministry (whether Licensed Local Pastor or Ordained Clergy). If you have a call to pastoral ministry, please seek out your pastor or District Superintendent and share your call. Submitted by Val Reinhiller, chair, Dakotas Board of Ordained Ministry Camp and Retreat Ministries COVID 19 - After much prayer and consultation, Area Camping leadership made the difficult decision to suspend our conference sponsored summer programs at all your camps due to safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Suspension of summer programs and cancellation of large group hosted events resulted in revenue losses of 91% in the Dakotas and 84% in Minnesota. Despite tremendous financial losses, your Area Camps completed 2020 with no operational deficits. Your camps received much in the way of additional support through PPP grants, generous support from our Boards of Pensions and Health Benefits, generous giving towards the “Keep our Campfires Glowing” appeal, and churches continuing to contribute towards special askings. The tireless and selfless work of your camp staff including camp directors, site staff, and central office staff is to be deeply commended. Your staff faced significant challenges, difficult decisions, great uncertainty, and personal sacrifice including salary reductions and furloughs as they led your camps through this unprecedented time of unknown. Much credit is due to this hardworking and dedicated team of ministry specialists. Your Area Camps were able to re-open to host personal retreats and small groups. Camp Connections - With the suspension of all camping related programming, Area camp staff worked collaboratively to develop multiple weeks of “Camp Connections” - videos of popular activities, devotions, worship, niche experiences from each site, and fun and meaningful traditions to share with campers throughout the summer. This successful outreach helped campers remain connected to the ministries that they love, have been important in their lives and faith stories, and missed in 2020. Strategic Initiatives - Your Area Camp and Retreat Ministry experienced significant progress on Strategic Initiatives including final approval
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of Koronis Tabernacle building, completion of the new maintenance shop at Lake Poinsett Camp, purchase of forest land adjacent to Northern Pines Property, and establishing a Conservation Easement with the State of Minnesota on the Star Lake Camp property. Koronis Ministries - Three major items dominated 2020 at Koronis Ministries, a camp and retreat facility of the MN UMC. First, at the very end of 2019 an early morning fire in historic Lakeview Lodge destroyed the ministry’s kitchen, and damaged the lodging, dining, and administrative areas of this central structure. Thankfully, no groups were on site at the time, and the building was fully insured. Restoration of the 99-year-old structure was completed by the end of the summer, along with the rental of a mobile kitchen, which will serve the camp until construction of a kitchen in the New Tabernacle is completed in early 2022. Second, in mid-March the COVID-19 pandemic essentially shut down group hosting and summer camp activities for the remainder of the year. The camp experienced a 90% drop-in camper days and group revenue, remaining open mainly for cottage rental to individual families. The ministry was able to weather the financial challenges through austerity measures, some insurance funds from lost revenue due to the fire, donations from friends of camp, and a government grant from the PPP program. Miraculously, the camp ended the year with only a slight budget deficit. Third, planning and permitting has continued for the camp’s long-awaited new Tabernacle meeting and dining center. The fire in the Lakeview kitchen increased the immediate need for the structure, but COVID slowed the permitting process down at the state level. With final building permits now in site, construction of the $4 million building is now expected to begin in the Spring of 2021. Fundraising for the structure is ongoing. The camp is looking forward to reopening its group hosting and summer camp programming in 2021, and to being fully operational in 2022 to celebrate 100th anniversary year of the ministry! KoWaKan Adventures - Like much of the camping world, KoWaKan Adventures, the wilderness canoe ministry of the MN UMC, was essentially closed to youth and church groups during the summer of 2020. Because of this, the camp did not lead any guided Boundary Waters expeditions last summer. The site was, however, open to serve as a base camp for self-sufficient family and small groups, and a number of families thoroughly enjoyed their time in the great outdoors during the pandemic. Plans are in place for a full reopening of guided expeditions in the summer of 2021, including a major site enhancement in the form of new 16” yurt that will serve as a central gathering place for meetings and in inclement weather. The site also hopes to continue to extend its use in the months of June through September as a place of retreat for self-contained family and friend groups desiring a rustic retreat or a base camp for Boundary Water trips. Wesley Acres - Wesley Acres met challenges throughout the COVID -19 pandemic in new ways. We expanded our online presence, reminding our campers that although separated we were together in prayer and memories. Wesley Acres tackled maintenance projects and readied our site for life with COVID restrictions. In the fall, we were able to host a few groups safely offering the ministry of Christ and a place apart to grow. This year was a challenge for many, and Wesley Acres was proud to help record video services for several local churches. Lake Poinsett Camp - 2020 was a busy year for us at Lake Poinsett Camp even though we did not host many groups. Our biggest project was the completion of our brand-new maintenance building paid for by a gift from the Larson Estate. The suspension of summer camps gave us much needed time to clean out six areas around camp including the old shop that stored maintenance items. We carefully organized items and placed the items we were keeping in the beautiful new 50 x 80-foot heated shop. There were a lot of unused items around camp, so we had a rummage sale that raised $3500 for Lake Poinsett Camp. Our hope is to dedicate the new shop in the fall of 2021. We were busy with several other projects around camp as well including: the installation of new retaining wall by the outdoor chapel, planted tons of grass seed by the new retaining walls, painted the girl’s staff cabin, built twenty portable pallet snow fences, winterized all the buildings at camp except the retreat center, installed two memorial benches, installed a commercial grade concrete picnic table overlooking the lake, and replaced the water heater in the retreat center. In addition to these projects, we completed the following upgrades in the director’s house: remodeled two bathrooms, installed new garage doors, and replaced the windows in the master bedroom. Storm Mountain Center - Although summer camps were cancelled, we were able to provide 53 days of retreat and time apart for clergy and their families. Renovated Leach Meeting Room on the lower floor of Allison Hall, including new flooring, upgraded technology to better serve programming needs, and some new furnishings. Replaced 27-year-old boiler on the third floor of Allison Hall. Conducted full maintenance on the water well that serves our entire site, including a new pump, pipe couplings and service on the reservoir and valves. Five-hundred working hours of volunteer service were given to keep camp beautiful and cared for through maintaining trails, gardening and lawncare, renovating Leach Meeting Room, repairing fencing by the parking lot, deep cleaning buildings, collecting and stocking firewood, clearing a woodland site for a prayer labyrinth, and building bat houses. Northern Pines - We chose the word community from our mission statement to be the focus of our ministry as we suspended on-site ministry in March. No summer camp was very hard for camp staff, but we were in ministry with our camp community in so many amazing ways this summer: All 2020 registered campers received a handwritten card from camp, 19 clergy and clergy families took advantage of our Clergy Time Apart incentive and spent socially distanced respite and renewal time in our cabins, and 18 other individuals and families also stayed on site. Six families spent time at camp helping with spring cleaning, raking, splitting, and stacking wood, and cleaning up the grounds, fixing our skid steer, creating a new roof over the Red Pine window wells, making cabin repairs, putting a ceiling in the shower house, painting cabins, sanding and staining Birchmont/Sleepwell decks, and putting in a new railing on the deck. Staffing Transitions and Celebrations - We said goodbye to Richard Rohlik, Koronis chef/food service director; John Feldhus, Lake Poinsett Maintenance Director; and Jim Heflin (furloughed with hopes of rehiring) Lake Poinsett Food Service Director. We welcomed Sarahjane Madison, Program Staff at Northern Pines; and Ryan Bjorklund, Lake Poinsett Ministry Assistant Dakotas-Minnesota Area Alignment - All Dakotas-Minnesota staff, including site directors and central office staff, continue to meet and plan consistently together. Since 2016, the Dakotas and Minnesota conferences’ camp and retreat ministries have combined their strengths and leadership and have come together to form a joint governance council. The Camp and Retreat Council is made up of equal representation from each conference and meets quarterly. In addition, since 2017 Dakotas-Minnesota Camp and Retreat Ministries has served our
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area churches, clergy, and staff through a centralized administration office. American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation - Dakotas and Minnesota staff regularly review every facet of camp programs and operations to ensure a safe and quality camp experience for all participants. Each of your six Area sites are fully accredited operations through the ACA, the national accrediting body for camping programs. To earn accreditation, camps must comply with hundreds of health, safety, and program quality standards. Only one in five camps nationwide achieves this distinction. Current Staffing - Dakotas: Christy Heflin - Director, Lake Poinsett Camp; Levi and Lara Ziegler – Co-Directors, Storm Mountain Center; Paul and Brenda Lint - Co-Directors, Wesley Acres Camp. Minnesota: Leslie Hobson - Director, Northern Pines Camp; Dan Ziegler - Director, Koronis Ministries and Kowakan Adventures. Central Camping Office - Stacey Edwards - Camping Coordinator; Linda Bowers - Camping Assistant; Beata Ferris - Marketing and Outreach Project Coordinator; Mary Hovden - Camping Accountant; Keith Shew – Area Executive Director of Camp and Retreat Ministries Thank you for your continued support of your camp and retreat ministries in the Dakotas and Minnesota Annual Conferences. Thank you for making sure that the children, youth, families, and adults in your church and community know about camping opportunities. Your support and encouragement help ensure that your camps and retreat centers can continue to be places where God meets with people. An experience at one of your Dakotas and Minnesota United Methodist Camps has changed the lives of generations of our Conferences’ leadership. Thank you. “Camp Gives Kids a World of Good.” American Camp Association Submitted by Keith Shew, area director, Camp and Retreat Ministries Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM) “It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” Roy T. Bennett During the pandemic, the Dakotas Conference Council on Youth Ministry had to adapt and make changes to the youth ministry program from the past year. Many of our events from 2020 had to be cancelled and our guests had to be pushed back with the hope of 2021 being better. We continue to offer yearly training to support and equip the paid and volunteer youth workers across our conference. They are recognized and seen as a valuable part of our ministry. Youthworker Academy 2021 – Our annual training event for pastors and youth workers was cancelled back in 2020, but we plan to host it this year, April 23rd-24th at Storm Mountain Center. Our guest presenter was Chris Hansen of Leadership Harbor, a former advisor to Yellow Ribbon, and youth pastor. The workshops Chris led were: Identify & Investing in our Leaders, Keep Calm and Lead On, Time to Shift Gears? and Yesterday Ended Last Night, Be Intentional with Today. Our CCYM election process has been solidified and applications were made available online back on January 22nd with a deadline of May 21st. Current CCYM leadership will select candidates based on their gifts and potential to serve at Annual Conference. The hope is that more pastors and youth leaders throughout our Conference will encourage youth to share their gifts and apply. Last year’s elections were held online via Zoom. Leadership Training Camp continues to be a place and opportunity in which the youth leaders elected to the CCYM practice leadership. Staffed by CCYM adults and other conference leaders, the youth in attendance select classes to attend daily, learn about, plan, and lead worship, enjoy fun and fellowship, and build lasting friendships. They study biblical themes each day in large and small groups. This year’s theme is “God in the Movies” and our guest for the week is Stephanie Caro. Last year’s LTC was held virtually via Zoom with special themes for each day. DAKYOUTH 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic but we plan to host DAKYOUTH 2021 in Aberdeen, November 12th-14th. The Skit Guys will kick off our event along with a greeting from Bishop Haller. Our worship leaders will be VOTA, a few guest preachers, and our main stage presenters will be Mark DeVries and Jeff Dunn-Rankin, President and Vice President of Ministry Architects. The CCYM continue to promote our events through updates from the Mondays at Dakotas, email, Facebook, text, paper mailings and continual revisions and additions to our website: www.dakyouth.org To receive text updates text “DAKYOUTH” to 40650. The CCYM continues to be an important area in which young leaders discern a call to the ordained ministry. As leaders, we take this responsibility seriously, as well as the responsibility to educate and nurture youth leaders. Our CCYM continue to be a blessing to the Dakotas Conference as we seek to empower, equip, and encourage our young people for the transformation of the world. Submitted by Jeff Lathrop, coordinator, Conference Council on Youth Ministry Financial Health and Generosity The Financial Health and Generosity ministry, a collaborative ministry of the Dakotas-Minnesota Area, is supported by generous donors and Lilly Endowment's national initiative around the Economic Challenges Facing our Pastoral Leaders. 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Extravagant Generosity" focuses on three key strategies: to improve the financial well-being of clergy, to strengthen church financial health, and to grow a culture of generosity. In 2020, the ministry equipped pastors and thus, their churches, with training, education, and resources through: free financial education materials and webinars to any interested pastor; free financial counseling options, individual and group, for pastors; total well-being resources; investing in Leaders Resource grants for education debt reduction of $5000 each to 35 pastors; training in stewardship and generosity practices through Clergy Leadership Academy for 50 pastors; funding of $6000 per student for graduate-level education provided to 23 pastors who graduated from the Nonprofit Church Leadership certificate program at Dakota Wesleyan University (with 12 new students starting in 2020); financial ministry grants of $500 per church for financial education for congregations and communities of local churches; quarterly communication of numerous resources through Money Matters, e-newsletter for clergy. Submitted by Diane Owen, area program director Higher Ground Higher Ground—A sacred time for clergy to experience renewal and transformation. The 2016 Book of Discipline set forth requirements that each Conference provide a process for each clergy to complete at the 8-year junctures in their service of ministry. This directive, combined with the need we saw for clergy to have access to “coaching” (e.g., counseling, spiritual direction, health coaching, technical and/or leadership coaching, etc.) for personal and professional development was the inspiration for the Higher Ground Initiative. Our first-year cohort invested in 13 clergy who began their journey with a week at Terra Sancta Retreat Center in July 2019, followed by a year of personal and group coaching addressing opportunities for personal and/or professional development as well as overall wellbeing in the five critical dimensions of mental, physical, spiritual, financial, and social. This process is overseen by an advisory council of clergy and lay from the Dakotas Conference and funded by a Thriving in Ministry Grant from the Lilly Endowment. The implementation team consists of team leader and physician Dr. Shawn Culey, Spiritual Directors Lin VanHofwegen and Dr. Susan Reese, Financial Therapist Sarah Swantner, Avera Health Coach Cheryl Pitzl, and Director of Leadership Development, Deb Kjerstad. The retreat was a time for intentional learning and discerning focused on looking back at their spiritual timelines and ministry journey, looking inward and around, and looking forward by setting goals for the next season of ministry. Additionally, it was a time of rest and relaxation, worship, and devotions, hiking and yoga, and nourishment for body, mind, and spirit. It was a renewal for their calling, knowing they have resources, tools and persons prepared to help and support them along the way. The second component of the Lilly Grant provided an additional group of clergy personal coaching for a year. We had 20 clergy receive funding for support and development—many of these individuals were invited after One-on-One conversations with the DS, and some were personal requests. Please refer to our page on the website under Clergy Total Well-being for more information or to request resources. Due to the impact of COVID 19, an in-person retreat to kick off the 2020-21 cohort was not possible last summer. Our team worked to reinvent the process with the same mission and outcomes. A new cohort of 14 individuals began their journey in September 2020 with monthly calls designed to create a community of support for the nine months leading up to a retreat at Terra Sancta in July of 2021. The goal will be to create space in their life for personal wholeness and engage with each other to create that bond of trust prior to coming to the retreat and set the stage for a deeper dive during the retreat which then will be followed by 6 months to a year of personal coaching. This new framing of the process has strong momentum- beginning with 9 months of calls and creating a community of trust within the cohort members and our team- so we will continue this and have invited the next group of individuals for the 2022 cohort which will again kick off in Sept. 2021. We look forward to engaging and impacting every clergy in the conference over the course of this project- pouring much needed energy and inspiration for the next steps of their ministry career and life. Submitted by Deborah Kjerstad, director of Leadership Development Lay Servant Ministry We celebrate the gifts, talents, and generosity of the laity across the Dakotas Conference, as they have continued to share the message of Jesus Christ. Despite COVID-19 laity have used traditional along with new and innovative ways of reaching those in need of God’s love and demonstrating Christian care and prayer. We recognized the need for churches and laity to engage in congregational care as people in our churches were suffering from isolation and lack of connection- so we provided another Congregational Care certification workshop with Karen Lampe from Church of the Resurrection with COVID specific training on how to reconnect people to the church in new and creative ways. We also provided 3 workshops on how to have impactful online worship through Jason Moore with Midnight Oil. We are thankful that 112 pastors and laity representing 84 churches took part in this training offered by the Conference this past year. The laity has continued to grow in their knowledge of Jesus Christ and in their desire to reach new people. We will continue to work to recognize where there is a need and provide training and resources that fit. We give a special thank you to Deb Kjerstad, our Director of Leadership Development, and Susan Punt, our Administrative Assistant to Ministry Operations, Finance, and Administration, who are instrumental in supporting the laity in our Conference. May God continue to inspire and bless the laity as they continue the work of making disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world. Submitted by Jane Hincks and Myrna Hill, Dakotas Conference Co-Lay Leaders
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Dakotas United Methodist Women United Methodist Women is the official women’s organization of the United Methodist Church. Membership is open to any woman who indicates her desire to belong and to support the Purpose. We collaborate with organizations worldwide that address the condition of women, children, and youth around the world. Our 2020 theme was “Let Your Light Shine”. We sought encouragement from the Scriptures and were challenged to be God’s light in the world as Christian disciples. We shine light on issues that marginalize God’s children. We are emboldened by the Light and the Word that gives hope to practice justice in the world. Our social action priority issues for the 2017-2020 quadrennial included climate justice, maternal and child health, criminalization of communities of color, and economic inequality. The Dakotas Conference Mission Team met three times during the year. A team planning meeting was held in Selby, SD during January 2020 to get to know each other and to plan the upcoming year. 2020 was to be the year when we needed to have a “clear vision” of what God had in store for our missions; but no one foresaw the world-wide pandemic. The other two meetings were both by Zoom in early August and early October. It was a joy to “see” each other as we conducted business. Focus Days are events planned and presented by teams of Conference and District UMW Officers. Each District schedules two to four sites within that District to meet in April. Focus offers the opportunity to fellowship with area women in worship, to hear about mission studies, to learn about social action concerns, and to exhibit our mission work for women, children and youth worldwide. The April Focus Days were the first cancellations of 2020. The Dakotas UMW was excited to host the North Central Jurisdiction UMW Quadrennial Meeting in Sioux Falls, SD from June 26-28, 2020 with the theme “Calling u”. Due to the growing pandemic, all in-person UMW Jurisdiction meetings were cancelled. Registration fees were refunded. One activity that still needed to happen was the elections of National Directors and the NCJ Officer team for 20212024. After a training session, the voting delegates met by Zoom and cast ballots on Poll Everywhere. The Dakotas are well represented by Dawn Armstrong as a UMW National Director and Ginny Coates as a North Central Jurisdiction Nominations Committee Member. Both ladies are very dedicated to the Purpose. Congratulations Dawn and Ginny. Mission u 2020 at both Southern and Northern sites was also cancelled. The decision was made at the national level that the risk was too great for study leaders and deans to travel and gather for training. Shortly after this notification, Pastor Michelle Brennan felt a calling to provide a mini version of the “Finding Peace in an Anxious World” study on-line. For six Thursday evenings in April and May, Pastor Michelle led the class on YouTube from Jamestown First’s website. What a blessing it was, and such a timely topic. Thank you, Pastor Michelle. Everyone’s health continued to be our biggest concern. All four of the Districts planned Annual Meetings/Retreats in September. The women of each district gather for business, programs, worship and fellowship. The local organizations are recognized for Mission Today, Five Star Giving and Reading Program Participation. The Southwest Officers were bold and held their District meeting by Zoom. The other three Districts used mail to conduct elections and distribute earned certificates. The Dakotas Conference UMW Annual Celebration was scheduled for the weekend of October 2-3 in Jamestown ND. Instead, the Conference Mission team met by Zoom. We chose to attempt a Virtual UMW 2020 Celebration. Several officers videotaped their presentations and uploaded them to the Conference Office. We knew this would not be interactive, but hopefully would help members feel their connection to UMW. Sadly, there was a communications disconnect, and our 2020 Virtual UMW Celebration remains “lost in the internet cloud”. Thankfully, we chose to have the necessary business (election of officers and adoption of the budget and pledge) conducted by mail. Ballots were printed in the November Dakota Links, as each Unit President receives this publication. There were several means to respond. Sixty units approved the 2021 Slate of Officers, the 2021 Budget, and the 2021 Pledge. Thank you for your quick responses. There was no New Opportunity Grant recipient due to incomplete applications. Eight Love Ribbon Grants were awarded. All current information is listed in the November 2020, the March 2021 Dakota Links or the Dakotas Conference UMW 2021Directory. Even though so many events were not held, the Dakotas Conference United Methodist Women persevered. Many responded by sewing masks, donating food or money to local food projects, caring for children of front line workers, or volunteering at local projects, just to name a few. Some also held alternative fund raisers in place of their usual ones. We were encouraged to reach out to each other by any means possible to maintain our connections. Individually we are all women of strength, strong in our faith and in our passion to fulfill the Purpose. Collectively, we are women in strength. As United Methodist Women, we work together to put faith, hope and love into action for women, children, and youth. We look forward to resuming our “normal” activities in 2021. In spite of things that may try to separate us such as the health crisis, political differences, worship styles, theological differences, miles, or simple misunderstandings, Jesus calls us to knit together as Christian disciples. The 2021 Annual Dakotas Conference Celebration is scheduled for October 1-2 at Jamestown St Paul’s with the theme “Knitted Together for God’s Good Works”. Submitted by Marsha Timm, president, Dakotas Conference United Methodist Women
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EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS Equipping Missional Congregations Link We continue to explore ways to come alongside existing congregations and/or apostolic leaders who are called to respond to a new movement of the Spirit. Here are some of the projects and initiative updates from the past year: New Church Development Starting new service, new sites, new solo start up congregations is a proven way to reach new people making them disciples of Jesus Christ. The Spirit is moving, and we are following with a wide range of new initiatives to reach new people. Digital Campus Sites: New starts in 2021 that are online as a mission community of a host congregation. Bismarck Legacy, Campus leader, Mike Jennens Fargo First, Campus leader, Abby Faleide Madison, Andrew Gross Milbank Central, Ginny Tonstenson Piedmont Grace, John Britt Rapid City Canyon Lake, Hayden Bentz Sioux Falls Asbury, Matt Morrison Spearfish, Kevin Nakajima Germinating: New starts that have not yet (re)launched public worship. Hartford, SD: Starting a second service to reach new people led by Rev. Seth LaBounty. Hurley, SD: Re-starting this ministry with Rev. Ron Olson. Madison, SD: Re-starting second service with Rev. Randy Hedge. Parker, SD: Re-starting this ministry with Rev. Rick Andrus Plankinton, SD: Renew plant partnership with Plankinton UMC and Rev. Herman Perez. Rapid City, SD: The Road Recovery congregation of Canyon Lake led by Jeff Hauser. Sioux Falls, SD: The Journey second service of Sioux Falls Wesley let by Manuel Loaeza. Sprouting: Starts that have begun public worship. Bismarck, ND: Rev. Andy Early leads this new site, Legacy South that has launched in south Bismarck. Bismarck, ND: Rev. Chris Chase leads Recovery Bismarck, a new congregation that has launched in Bismarck. Fargo, ND: Rev. Tamba Clark leads Calvary African that is nested at Fargo Calvary. Gettysburg, SD: Rev. Jeff Adel leads a new service to reach new people on Sundays. Sioux City, SD: Rev. Christine Cappetta led them as Embrace network reaching new people. Sioux Falls, SD: Rev. Herman Perez starting Renew Hispanic church at Sioux Falls Sunnycrest. Spirit Lake, ND: Rev. Mike Flowers and Libby Flowers lead this new start as part of their mission work. Growing: Starts that have become self-sustaining Mitchell, SD: Fusion UMC Salem, SD: Salem Unite Church Sioux Falls, SD: Embrace, Sertoma Campus Visioning: Places where we imagine new congregations for new followers of Jesus. Bismarck, ND Fargo, ND Madison, SD Sioux Falls, SD Submitted by Ben Ingebretson, area director, New Church Development Revitalizing Existing Congregations We have adjusted our contract with Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey and the work of the Missional Church Consultation Initiative (MCCI.) Because of other coaching and congregational intervention strategies that we are using—particularly in relationship to Higher Ground and the Non-Profit Church Leadership Certificate program (NPCL)—we have moved to a per church fee rate. We currently have one church, Sioux Falls Southern Hills, engaged in the pastoral training and preparation for a consultation weekend. We also have several churches who continue to implement their prescriptions. The NPCL has emerged as not only a tremendous leadership development tool, but also a strategy for congregational revitalization as each pastor implements 1 or 2 development projects. They engage leaders in their church in the process which helps in the long-term health of the congregation. The work of our Journey Renewal Partnership has evolved into the work of the Rural Ministry Initiative grant. The goals of this initiative include exploring new models of leadership for congregations that incorporate gifts of laity and co-vocational clergy; facilitating partnership between congregations to share resources in new ways; and (once Covid risk is lower) organizing an ecumenical networking opportunity for rural ministry leaders in the Dakotas. Some key questions we are asking in the area of equipping congregations include: We get caught up in duties and tasks. “Your job is to make sure there is heat, SO THAT…” 100
How can we train congregations to understand the ‘why’ of their Leadership Team role? How do we develop a common language across churches for some of these leadership roles? How can we equip churches around Mission/Vision/Values and help them see how each person fits into the bigger vision? How do we cultivate the soil to prepare congregations to welcome multi-cultural persons? How do we embed these culture shifts in the congregation, so it is not just clergy-based? The Missional Congregations Link, in partnership with Conference staff, continues to explore other “mega-trends” such as hub-city growth, growth in diversity in rural areas, use of technology, etc., to determine what effective strategies in the areas of the new church development and congregational revitalization. We know there is no “silver bullet” and thus experimentation is essential. Submitted by Rebecca Trefz, executive director, Ministries EXTENDING MISSIONAL IMPACT Extending Missional Impact Link Breakthrough Ministry Grants continue to be the primary strategy to equip local churches to extend missional impact. These grants are meant to be seed money for new ministries that are: 1. Outward-focused to reach beyond the existing membership of the church; 2. Create opportunity for relationship building; and 3. Move people closer to a connection with Christ and the church. Grant recipients/projects from 2020-21 included: Alexandria UMC / SE District – Rural Ministry Internship Brookings First UMC – Campus Ministry Faith UMC - Child ID Kits Fargo Faith UMC - Streaming/Sound System Update Fargo First UMC - Children and Youth Ministry Technology Improvement Plan Flandreau UMC - Church Audio/Visual Update Grand Forks Wesley UMC - Online Engagement Harrold UMC - Together in Christ Highmore UMC - Technology Updates for Sunday School and Virtual Worship Madison UMC - Financial Peace University Mellette Northwestern UMC - Technology Additions Milbank Central UMC - The Bridge Minot Faith UMC - Service Livestream Minot Vincent UMC - Connect Group and Christian Education Minot Vincent UMC – Campus Ministry Mitchell Downtown First UMC - New Wineskins Outreach Rapid City Canyon Lake UMC – Campus Ministry Rapid City Open Heart UMC - Streaming Video Outreach Sioux Falls Hilltop UMC - Ability to Live Stream Sioux Falls Southern Hills UMC - Online Ministry Outreach Sturgis UMC – Dinner Church Al Roll has also joined the Conference staff as our Missional Impact Developer Coach and is working with our Conference mission ministries to develop long-range strategic plans, funding models, leadership development and succession plans, and Board recruitment and development steps. Submitted by Rebecca Trefz, executive director, Ministries Bakken Oil Rush Ministry – Out in Faith Out in Faith is in the business of finding lost sheep. Matthew 18:14 says that our Heavenly Father is unwilling that any should perish. Finding lost sheep involves finding the felt need of those who wander. By meeting felt needs like a meal, diapers, a safe place to stay. Out in Faith builds relationships that allows us to speak to the deeper needs of each person, a relationship with the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through you, the lost sheep of God find their felt need met. We served over 6,230 meals in 2020 and gave out thousands of dollars’ worth of diapers and formula to over 225 families. We provided food boxes and Christmas boxes containing hygiene items and hats and gloves to 190 people. We gave out 200 winter coats and 95 blankets. We continue to offer transportation assistance and phonecards. Our GIFT (God in Faith Tonight) meal and worship averaged 66 people before COVID. After the COVID pandemic started, we have been providing the meal as a drive through meal instead of in our church basement. We have been averaging 165 each Saturday night. When the meal is delivered to the vehicle/person, someone is ready to pray with them and meet their spiritual need. Thank you, Dakotas Conference for all you do to make this ministry possible. Lives are changed and lost children found! Submitted by Rev. Ross Reinhiller, pastor, Williston Faith UMC Bakken Oil Rush Ministry – Watford City, N.D. Bakken Oil Rush, Watford City Outreach and Thrift Store continues to have a vital impact in Watford City and McKenzie county. 101
Throughout 2020 we were able to help folks with 6967 transactions for clothing, household items, furniture, winter clothing and other items. We also helped at least 29 times by giving away items to folks in need. For example, in January, we helped three gentlemen who were recently released from prison. All three were very humble and extremely grateful for their free clothing to include winter wear. Later in the year a young boy was brought to the store by a neighbor obviously in need of new shoes. He left the store that day with two free pairs of shoes that he picked out. Also, a young girl who was removed from a home where people were producing illegal drugs needed fresh clothing. All her clothes were contaminated from drug production. She left that day with the clothing she needed. Lastly, a three-year-old girl who had been removed from her home needed winter clothing. She received a coat, a pair of boots and other needed clothing. These are just a few examples of how we minister to our community throughout the year. Unfortunately, we needed to close the store from March 17 until May 11 due to Covid-19 precautions. Despite being closed most of the month of March, we helped families and individuals at least 472 times with things they needed from the store. Employees remained oncall and readily available to help folks in need during the challenging weeks of store closure. When we reopened on May 12, we opened by appointment only. In compliance with safety guidelines, we had 15 folks in the store at a time plus store employees. Customers had 30 minutes to shop and 15 minutes to check-out. Financial donations also took a noticeable downturn of about 50 percent. Gratefully we were approved for a Paycheck Protection Plan loan to help keep the store open. The loan was 100 percent forgiven. Despite Covid-19 challenges we still held the annual coat drive. We also held our annual Thanksgiving and Christmas events but did them as drive-in and pick-up only. And both events were successful. We gave away 208 home-cooked Thanksgiving meals to-go within 45 minutes and at least 108 children received a new, unwrapped gift of their choosing at the Toy Mall event. Although the Toy Mall event was also a drop-in event, we still enjoyed seeing smiling faces on the children, adults, and volunteers. Additionally, we canceled the annual Comedy Café in 2020. The Comedy Café is our largest fundraiser of the year which raises awareness of the ministry and brings in much needed funds for a strong start the following year. Regardless, Dwayne Keener, the director, mailed letters to potential investors to ensure they knew the event was canceled but we were still very much in need of their annual investment in the ministry. As mentioned in last year’s report, we hoped to have a positive report on renovation progress in this year’s report. We began a renovation investment campaign in February and applied for a grant to help with renovation projects. We are thrilled to report that the Thrift Store blue building now has a kitchen sink and a new changing room. Up until late last year, our only running water was in the restroom which also served as a laundry room and sink for washing dishes. Keener located a construction company to do the excavation and plumbing work needed to connect the Quonset to city water and sewer. The board approved the funding for the project which was completed in late October. We were also awarded a Covid-19 focused grant for part of the laundry room related expenses. We now have a restroom, water heater and laundry machine hook-ups in the Quonset. Now we are waiting on a grant to purchase an industrial washing machine and dryer. Additionally, the board approved funding to upgrade the electrical wiring in the Quonset and installing additional lighting and a ceiling fan in the sorting area. We were also awarded a grant to install a much-needed emergency exit in the Quonset. We hired a new store manager on Christmas Eve and the previous manager now manages Quonset operations. Several other employees were hired enabling us to open without appointments three days a week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. We also began taking credit and debit card payments and have gift cards for purchase. We continue to partner with the McKenzie County Emergency manager, The Salvation Army, the Family Crisis shelter, the McKenzie County food pantry, Social Services, and prison chaplains providing needed items in a crisis or referring folks to these organizations. Also, we continued community connections as a member of the Rotary Club, McKenzie County Cares committee, the Watford City Chamber of Commerce, the Minister’s Association and speaking at churches. In fact, in 2020 Keener was elected as president elect for the Watford City Rotary Club and will take over as president on July 1, 2021. The outreach received kudos from the Family Crisis shelter coordinator and the McKenzie County Emergency manager in 2020 for our strong support of the community especially in crisis situations. The Family Crisis shelter coordinator wrote, “As a victim advocate who works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; I am very thankful to have Bakken Oil Rush Ministry’s presence in our community. For me, Bakken Oil Rush Ministry is a 'love stop' for anyone who comes through their doors.” And the Emergency Management manager shares, “They have been there for . . . the community/county many, many times. I honestly do not know what we would do without this organization. When I have any kind of incident, they have always been there as soon as I make the call. Whether a family’s house burned to the ground . . . or when we had a tornado . . . we had 125 individuals or families who were either in a RV or FEMA trailer that got ripped apart where people literally had nothing. Or when we have had to decontaminate folks down to nothing and dispose of their clothing – The Bakken Oil Rush was always there to support those in need. No questions asked.” We also partnered with a local realtor to provide winter gear for local school children whose families moved here unprepared for the harsh winters. We were awarded a grant that the realtor matched. Over 100 pieces of new winter wear were purchased and delivered to a local elementary school.
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Finally, we remain incredibly grateful and honored for the continued investment in the ministry by the Dakotas Conference and numer- ous United Methodist Churches. Thank you for the miracle offering and Thanksgiving offering you collected in 2020. You bless us beyond measure with your faithful support. I believe God is glorified by your investment in the ministry. The people of Watford City are edified through your consistent giving and prayers. Thank you and God’s richest blessings to you. Submitted by the Reverend Doctor Dwayne W. Keener, director, Bakken Oil Rush, Watford City Outreach—Watford City, N.D. Open Door Community Center The Open Door Community Center is now in its third year as a stand-alone UMC mission based in the lower level of the McCabe United Methodist Church. The pre-school moved to its new location in August 2018 to reduce overhead costs and keep the mission afloat. The old location, which was owned by McCabe, was sold to the local United Way, and is used as a homeless shelter. Currently, we have the maximum of 22 children enrolled in the pre-school. The location of McCabe is in central Bismarck and adjacent to the North Dakota capital complex. While children come from different areas, the central location does make dropping off and picking up children easier. Due to COVID-19, we did have to cancel the preschool last spring and we did not resume operations until the late August. We now operate under a new set of rules and protocols to keep our staff and children healthy. The Open Door Community Center was first established in 1976 to serve families with a special focus on assisting families in economic need. The Open Door is a Dakota’s Conference mission project of the United Methodist Church and is incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. The Open Door is governed by a volunteer board of directors representing all four UMC churches in Mandan and Bismarck. The mutual goal of Open Door and McCabe UMC is to provide preschoolers with a high quality, Christ-centered program. And at an affordable price. The staff is led by Jolene Puhalla, who has now served as the director for 30 years. We hope that our many supporters throughout the conference continue to give to this mission. The tuition that we charge families covers only the salaries of the teachers, aides, cook and janitor. It is through donations that we can provide hot meals, snacks, educational materials and replace used and broken equipment and furniture. Submitted by Steve Van Dyke, chair, Open Door Community Center Solar Oven Partners As news began to air that a novel corona virus had emerged in China, Solar Oven Partners traveled with a team of 12 to the Dominican Republic to distribute ovens. The ovens that had been shipped the previous November remained in the port as our in-country director and the executive secretary of our denominational partner, the Dominican Evangelical Church, continued to negotiate with the customs authorities in a dispute over the tax-exempt status of our shipment. The team visited three communities on the western border with Haiti. Because we did not have the new shipment available to us, we distributed a limited number of ovens and took names of additional seminar participants who would receive their ovens once they were released. Though not what we wanted to do, this created a certain air of excitement as people cheered for each person whose name was drawn from a hat, indicating they would be one to take home an oven that day. Once the ovens were released, in-country Director Rev. Erasme Figaro worked with a small in-country team to assemble the ovens to be distributed and delivered them to everyone on the waiting list. In March 2020, several cases of the newly named COVID-19 had turned up in the United States and the first death had been reported. One or two Italian tourists had tested positive in the Dominican Republic and were in isolation there. We did not understand how serious and farreaching this would become, and in our blissful ignorance of things to come, headed to the Dominican Republic with another team of 12. As we were in our own little universe conducting solar cooking seminars, the world beyond us was changing. Three high school students on the team received word that school was going to be closed “for several days” upon their return. Our return flights were eerily empty. In the airports, many of the shops and restaurants were closed. Customs and immigration lines were unusually short. Upon arrival home, team members were variously made to quarantine, laid off from work or engaged in distance learning for college or high school. Everything had changed. The scheduled trip in April to Sierra Leone to interview, hire and train a new in-country director there had to be cancelled. The May meetings with our Flagstaff, AZ partners, and leaders in the Navajo nation had to be cancelled. We would no longer be exhibiting our ministry at the General Conference session in Minneapolis because it, too, was cancelled. Our July mission to the Dominican Republic had to be cancelled. We could not allow teams to come to our workshops in the Dakotas. While we could not do all those things, we focused instead on what we could do. We had our first virtual mission, through which team members learned more about the Dominican Republic through research and online connection with our partners there. The team went on to raise over $2,000 for food basket distributions in the communities where we have had oven distributions in the past. The testimonials from the Graners, missionaries in the Dominican Republic, and from in-country Director Figaro were moving. 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with local communities. We learned a lot that will help us target the communities where solar cooking will be most readily adopted, where water and milk pasteurization is most needed and where cooking on firewood or charcoal is most prevalent. In September, we moved our reflector workshop to the Open Heart United Methodist Church in Rapid City, SD. This creates more access for volunteers on the western side of the annual conference. It also positions us in a greater population center, within easy commuting distance of Storm Mountain Center and many attractions. The church is excited about hosting the workshop, and, when safe, your team of volunteers. They will offer fantastic hospitality. We hope you will visit our newly re-built website at solarovenpartners.org. There you will be able to view our new vision, mission, and values statement along with loads of other information and inspirational stories. We pray for those donors who have not been able to donate during the pandemic, thank the donors who have been able to continue their contributions and are grateful to the Dakotas Annual Conference for their support of Solar Oven Partners and the other conference missions during this financially difficult year. Submitted by Marj Evans-de-Carpio, director, Solar Oven Partners Southeast Pierre Mission UMC and Community Center This year has been a challenge for many. Because of the pandemic we did close church at times. With our small membership and attendance, we were able to open with masks and social distancing. We averaged 14 on Sunday. The Leadership Team continues to lead worship on Sunday. The Southeast Community Center (SECC), home of the Community Banquet has continued to serve the banquet as a take home meal every Thursday. Some of our banquet servers have chosen to not serve this past year due to age and health issues. We have been fortunate to only cancel one banquet. Our church group has been filling in with the cooking and the volunteers have done well. Meals are carried to the cars as they drive up. Most Thursday’s we serve 300 plus meals. We have not had any children’s programs this year; we are looking forward to something this coming fall. We receive left over food from the school district and give it away to families in need. Our biggest mission this year has been feeding the hungry. We look forward to being able to open the dining room to everyone. Submitted by Barb Lindbloom SEPMUMC Leadership Team; director SECC Spirit Lake Ministry The Spirit Lake Ministry Center food pantry operates year-round for emergency needs. The food pantry meets the needs of more than 340 people per month on and around the Spirit Lake Nation. The food pantry depends on the funds from the Spirit Lake Ministry Center, donations from churches and individuals, and food drive items. Recipients of the food pantry receive more than just physical sustenance. They are given the opportunity for prayer and fellowship. This helps grow the faith community of The United Methodist Church and the Journey @ Spirit Lake congregation here on the reservation. We depend on The Tribal Council, Tribal Social Services, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Dakota Prairie Community Action Organization, and local churches for referrals of persons in need. The Spirit Lake Ministry provided Shoebox Christmas gifts for 2,510 children in poverty and need in 2020. The Pandemic really hurt the efforts of local churches as they were not able to meet in person to participate in this wonderful program. Unfortunately, we were not able to provide as many shoeboxes to the distribution points as usual. The Shoebox gifts were distributed to eight reservations in the Dakotas Conference and the Red Lake Reservation in MN. The gifts provide the children with the story of Jesus’ birth, warm hats, scarves, mittens/ gloves and fun toys. The gifts share the love of Jesus Christ and plant seeds of faith with the children who receive them. Shoebox Christmas gifts are donated by churches from around the country and within the Dakotas Conference. The Community Children’s Fund provided emergency clothing and temporary housing for 78 children affected by life-changing events. The Community Children’s Fund is used to purchase winter coats, hats, gloves, blankets, clothing, toys, and other items lost in fires or any other major event that occurs in the child’s life. We take items from the food pantry when available, but on most occasions must purchase these types of items. The program depends on funds from the Spirit Lake Ministry Center, churches, and individuals to help defray the cost. 2020, the year of Pandemic, saw a radical change in the way the Ministry and other churches performed services and other important faith-based programs. Our Volunteer in Mission program was shutdown. For the first time in 13 years, we did not have volunteer teams working in our community. It is the first time in 13 years that teams have not shared the love of Jesus Christ with the children in our community. The basketball court was empty, the Christian Life Center was devoid of laughter and something as small as the slamming of the screen door on the bathhouse was unsettlingly quiet. The tools lay dormant on the shelves of the warehouse and the trucks and trailers remained in their parking spots. Roofs will continue to leak; some of our neighbors will continue to struggle to get in and out of their houses without the help of new wheelchair ramps and elders will go without much needed home improvements. Lifelong relationships were not forged as life stories were not shared over a sandwich and bottles of water. The sounds of Drum, Song and Jingle Dresses were silent. 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the construction ministry, we made up for by going virtual. I know this sounds strange, but the ministry has reached more people in our community because we had to go virtual. Each Sunday, we recorded our message and sent it out on social media. There are now five families from our community receiving the message that have never worshipped with us on site. Where we normally have 50 children here for our Summer JAM program, we reached out to over 150 children. It was great fun as Libby and I videoed the weekly segment and delivered all the supplies needed to complete the experiments or crafts that went with the lesson. Sometimes, we felt like teenagers, ringing the door bell and running. This also gave us a chance to do visitation while maintaining physical distancing protocols while waving to the children and adults through the windows of the homes we visited. It was exciting to see the children getting excited about the upcoming videos, but what we really didn’t expect was the interest and excitement from the adults. A few of the adults who don’t have children wanted to be involved in the program as well. It’s been fun to see the videos and pictures of the interaction between the children and the adults as they completed their lessons, experiments and crafts together. This made such an impact on everyone, that we will be adding this to our worship once a month from now on. We have our usual monthly family night using Facebook rooms. One of the most memorable was Virtual Bingo. We delivered the Bingo cards and enough snacks for the families and then went live on Facebook rooms to play. Instead of people picking their own prizes, we billed it as a Surprise Prize Bingo. Those prizes were delivered the next day and it was fun to see them as they learned what they had won. I think that was the most fun we had during a family night in some time. The ministry provided new sewing machines to some of our congregation and they have made over 800 face masks to give to our congregation and the peoples of our community. We continue to provide a food pantry, energy grants and now, with distance learning, help with phone bills to keep the children connected to Wi-Fi. I feared how the loss of our summer mission and 75% or our annual income would impact the ongoing missions of justice and mercy administered by the Ministry. But most of all, I feared what the long-term impact would be for the understanding, fellowship and relationships grown in our community. I never dreamed we would grow during this pandemic. We are building a faith community that allows the local residents to regain trust and feel safe in the church and to bridge the gap of cultural differences. Our focus, is not on the differences, but on the similarities of our cultures, those being our faith and trust in God. The ministry provides a place for children and adults alike to come and feel safe in a loving, sharing community of faith. Submitted by Mike and Libby Flowers, co-directors, Spirit Lake Ministry Center Tree of Life Ministry This has been a Hallelujah year. Our moto this year was; Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together, for the good of those who love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. We are the working hands and feet of God to the Lakota Nation residing on the Rosebud Reservation serving body, mind, and soul with grace, hope and love. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe shut down; Due to COVID 19, March 15, 2020 we closed the Soup Kitchen, Thrift Store, and shut down construction projects, and VIM Ministry. We did not generate any revenue through Thrift Store or Dollar Store after March 15, 2020. We had one VIM visit in 2020. However through the power of prayer the hearts of the faithful Tree of Life Ministry has weathered the storm. The donations, and in-kind giving to the Ministry has been amazing. April was a time when we had over half of our staff went on unemployment. Which was a financial bless to them, with the added stimulus benefits to the unemployed. We continued to provide food and community supports with strong local volunteerism. All services were provided outside in 9-to-99-degree weather. May 25, 2020 a young man torched three buildings, one of which was the Soup Kitchen Wearhouse. The insurance deemed the building a total loss. However, the insurance payment for building coverage was enough to build a new 40X60 Soup Kitchen at a new site, with a drive through window and walk-up window. Inside we have a safety barrier for staff, we are able to seat 35-40. with the cooking capability to serve up to 400 to 500 meals a day with ease. Our community has suffered greatly, we unlike South Dakota have been a closed shut down community, mandatory stay at home, online work, schooling, mask wearing, sanitizing and social distancing. Separated from family, friends and life. We have been very fortunate to have been allowed the privilege to service much needed community. Every prayer and donation are vital to this ministry, thank you for your prayers, giving and love. Submitted by Linda Garriott, executive director, Tree of Life Ministry GENERATING MISSIONAL RESOURCES Builders Club Builders Club is about doing ministry together to support the building projects of four churches each year through the donations of hundreds of individuals, organizations, and churches across the Dakotas. The goal is to help churches grow their current or new ministries to reach people in their communities by providing financial support for their building, remodel, or expansion projects. By receiving a Builders
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Club grant, church recipients can focus their time, energy, and gifts on their ministries, instead of worrying about raising the money to support their building project. In 2020, over 400 individuals, organizations, and churches partnered together and provided nearly $40,000 to help fund churches in their building projects. The following churches have benefitted from the generosity of our members: Plankinton UMC is more than a place of worship; it is an integral part of the Plankinton, SD community, hosting many church and community activities. With the help of the Builders Club grant, they were able to begin updating their parking lot into a smooth and accommodating entry to a warm and welcoming community of faith. Celebrate Grace, a Bismarck recovery ministry, and Legacy South, a new extension of Legacy UMC, have partnered together to help both of their ministries grow in Bismarck, ND. The Builders Club grant they received helped the ministries transform their shared building into a space that works for both Legacy South and Celebrate Grace. Hilltop UMC’s mission in Sioux Falls, SD is all about connecting to Christ, equipping disciples, and unleashing to transform lives in faithful discipleship. The Builders Club funds were used to address significant issues in their basement, including replacing windows, installing new flooring, and fixing other problems caused by water damage. The ministries through which the Evergreen UMC in Wahpeton, ND, serves God and others in their community continue to evolve and change. Still, they are committed to discovering the journey to which God is calling them. Through their Builders Club grant, the church could fix water damage caused to their roof, walls, and doors of their main building and chapel building. If you would like to join Builders Club or apply for a Builders Club grant, please visit the Builders Club page on our website: www.dakotasumf.org or contact our office at 605-990-7790. Submitted by Sheri Meister, president/CEO, Dakotas United Methodist Foundation Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) The role of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration is the oversight of the finances of the Dakotas Annual Conference. This includes recommending an annual budget to the Dakotas Annual Conference Session and setting policies and procedures for the stewardship and the use of funds raised through apportionments and other assets. Several years ago, annual conference changed the apportionment formula. Instead of a complicated formula which took into account numerous factors, CCFA decided to simply make apportionments a percentage of general fund offerings received from each local church. At that time, the percentage was set at sixteen percent. A goal was stated to reduce that percentage at some point, but nothing had been done to actually achieve that goal since the percentage was set several years ago. Now, steps have been taken. CCFA is recommending that the percentage be reduced to fifteen percent for the coming budget year. CCFA has also set a goal of reducing the percentage by one percent per year for the next five years, eventually resulting in an apportionment percentage of ten percent. This is in alignment with the Biblical concept of tithing and should ease the financial burden on many of our local churches. CCFA believes this goal can be achieved while still providing the money necessary to fund the goals of the conference. The 2022 budget recommendation is before you. The CCFA believes these figures are reasonable and attainable. We have done our best to be good stewards of the funds entrusted to the Dakotas Annual Conference. This is my first year as chair of CCFA. It was quite a year to begin. We had churches who were not holding in-person services. There has been and still is a lot of financial turmoil. There are fears of a drought. And, of course, there is the uncertainty about the future of our entire denomination. Because it is my first year, I have relied on the conference staff and on the others on the CCFA. Fortunately for me and all the conference, these are awesome people. I want to especially thank Jeff Pospisil, JoAnn Schlimgen, and my predecessor as chair, Bob Ruedebusch. But really, every person on the CCFA has made valuable contributions. I told them at our last meeting that it was their job to make the chair look good, and they have done so. Thank you for reading this report and for your prayerful consideration of the conference budget. Submitted by Jeff Adel, chair, Dakotas Annual Conference Council on Finance and Administration Dakotas United Methodist Foundation This past year held many unknowns, but one thing that remained constant was our churches and donors' generosity across the Dakotas Conference. Our growth has been tremendous in recent years as we continue to be an edge organization. In February 2021, we hit $38.4 million invested with the Foundation. This growth has allowed us to invest a significant amount back into the Dakotas United Methodist Conference to turn money into ministry.
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We continue our management agreement with the Minnesota United Methodist Foundation. This collaboration has allowed us to streamline many efforts and provided growth for both Foundations. Rural ministry has long been a part of the Dakotas United Methodist Conference story. In the past few years, we have begun to think creatively about how we can equip our churches and create a thriving rural ministry program throughout North and South Dakota. In 2020, we received a grant of $982,854 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church establish the Dakotas Connection Initiative. There are three primary components to the Dakotas Connection Initiative: Providing grants, training, and support for churches who are open to experimenting with team ministry; Resourcing larger churches that want to be a hub to connect with smaller churches through technology and training; Connecting rural church leaders—clergy and lay, at equipping events and networks to learn from one another. The Foundation has committed an additional $100,000 gift to this initiative. Seminary Scholarships – The Foundation is committed to journeying with those God calls into pastoral ministry by providing scholarships for our seminary students. We believe that by investing in our new leaders, we are investing in The United Methodist Church's future in the Dakotas. In 2020, we awarded $66,600 to ten seminary students: Quaya Ackerman, Bryce Blank, Thanael Certa-Werner, Jason Christensen, Donald Dinger, Amber Laffey, Jason Martens, Teresa Person, Janson Steffan, and Teresa Whetsel. An additional $20,400 was awarded to assist our Dakotas Conference students in the Sioux Falls Seminary Kairos pilot program. Breakthrough Ministry Grants provide seed money for churches who are finding new and innovative ways to do ministry and reach new people in their communities. In 2020, almost $50,000 was awarded to 30 churches that started or expanded 32 new ministries in the Dakotas. Because of these churches' vision, these new ministries have reached hundreds of individuals and families throughout our Conference. Projects supported through Breakthrough Ministry grants include outreach ministries, church/school partnerships, young adult/campus ministries, and Culture of Call. If your church is exploring a new opportunity for ministry in your community, we encourage you to apply. The application is posted online at www.dakotasumf.org. Application deadlines are January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31. Camping has been a vital ministry to the Dakotas for many years. Throughout these years, the Foundation has been a partner in supporting and walking alongside this ministry. Last year, the Foundation proudly supported the camping program by underwriting an appeal that brought in over $76,000 to help close the deficit caused by the pandemic. We are passionate about walking alongside you in growing your ministry. Endowments, investment accounts, legacy giving, stock gifts, or direct giving are a few of the many ways for churches and individuals to partner with the Foundation to support your ministry or church. The Foundation also has many tools and resources available for churches to navigate stewardship and generosity within their congregation. We would love to visit with your church community to discuss best practices in the areas of asset management, generosity and donor cultivation, or stewardship campaigns. We invite you to join us for our quarterly Financial Foundations webinars for a deeper dive into Church ministries' financial health. 2020 by the Numbers 6 new endowments totaling $244,151 4 new investments totaling $1.3 million Total Distributions - $1,099,880 Thrive - $202,000 Group Endowments - $38,865 Named Endowments - $435,511 Giving Back Appeal – $39,000 Builders Club - $39,000 Passthroughs – $194,417 (Camp, Spirit Lake, Tree of Life, Solar Oven Partners, Bakken Oil Rush Ministry, Local Church, DWU) Individuals (includes Charitable Gift Annuities and Trusts) – $151,087 As we move forward into 2021, we are excited about the many new opportunities and creative ways to continue developing relationships, cultivating resources, and embracing ministry across the Dakotas and Minnesota Conferences. Submitted by Jeff Nelson, chair, Board of Directors and Sheri Meister, president/CEO, Dakotas United Methodist Foundation Human Resources Committee The Human Resource (HR) committee continued to work with Jeff Pospisil, Rebecca Trefz and Bishop Ough to assure our staff was aligned properly within our mission. In our November meeting applications for Equitable Comp Grants and Emergency grants were presented by the District Superintendents, they were reviewed and approved. Staffing issues were discussed and approved as presented by Bishop Ough, Jeff and Rebecca. Pay increases for staff, District Superintendents and Executive Directors for 2022 were discussed. District Superintendents and Executive Directors will likely get no increase in salary per the formula. Staff would receive around a 1.2% cost of living increase per inflation for 2022. Discussion on Vacation Policy for both exempt and non-exempt staff was discussed. Motion was made, seconded and passed to, “To give all staff a one-time increase in the amount of vacation time they can carry over into the 2021 year with the assumption that it will be used in 2021. Exempt staff can carryover up to 40 hours. Nonexempt staff can carry over up to 120 hours. Bishop Ough presented a review of the Dakotas Conference staff. We remain focused on keeping our staff aligned as we moveforward. Submitted by Barry Whipkey, chair, Human Resources Committee
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Board of Pensions The Dakotas Conference Board of Pensions (Board or BOP) administers the pension, health care and other benefit programs available to clergy and lay employees of United Methodist institutions (local churches, annual conference, and other UM related entities). The purpose of the Board is to wisely provide pension and health care benefits for its clergy, lay employees and their families so that they can more freely equip the local church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. (See Para. 639.1 in the 2016 Book of Discipline). Major accomplishments over the last year include: continuation of Wespath HealthFlex Exchange for full time clergy and lay employees; continuation of Medicare Part B premium grants for surviving spouses as those rates continue to increase each year; continuation of premium grants for eligible retired clergy (Pre-65 and 65+) to assist with premiums in active and retiree health insurance; medical grants to eligible clergy for large out of pocket medical expenses; continuation of no apportionment dollars. Resolution was made to let full time clergy serving interim less than 12 months to opt out of health insurance coverage. However, churches will still be billed the HealthFlex Direct Bill. Gifts were given to Central Conference Pension Initiative and Alaska Missionary Conference for pension; to camping department and the conference for their staff pension and health for 2021; and for clergy and family for camping retreat at one of our camps up to 2 weeks. HealthFlex and Pension Rebates will be given to churches, clergy and lay employees that participated in HealthFlex and Pension. Adoption of new policy to begin in 2022 to include three-quarter time clergy in HealthFlex with options to opt-out for both full-time and three- quarter time clergy. Funds set aside for HealthFlex Direct Bill transition grant for churches with three-quarter time clergy on health insurance beginning in 2022. An Active Health Fund was set aside for future funding for health insurance in the midst of denominational uncertainty. Clergy Medical Leave: Clergy members Glen Sayler and Robert Duemig were approved to continue medical leave and to receive Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits for the conference year of July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022. Clergy members Howard Baird and Kevin Kloster were approved to continue medical leave for the conference year of July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022. The Pre-82 (Past Service) Annuity Rate: The Board recommended that the 2022 Past Service Annuity Rate (effective 1/1/2022) be set at $770 for each year of pre-82 service in the Dakotas Conference. This is a 2.39% increase over 2021. UPDATES ON THE HEALTHFLEX PROGRAM: HealthFlex is offered to Annual Conferences through Wespath. This plan is specifically designed for active and younger than age 65 retired United Methodist clergy and lay employees. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is the health insurance carrier which administers the plan and processes claims. The HealthFlex insurance plan has strict guidelines regarding payment of premiums. Beginning in 2019, we moved to Wespath HealthFlex Exchange giving active participants more coverage options. There are six plans to choose from along with dental and expanded vision coverage. The default plan for 2022 will be the C3000. The participant’s share calculations will no longer be based on participant’s total compensation. There will be a Premium Credit set for each type of coverage. Beginning in 2022, HealthFlex coverage will include three-quarter time active clergy. All of the same options and premium credits will be available to these clergy as available to full time clergy. There will be the option for both three-quarter time and full-time clergy to opt-out as long as they qualify for one of the opt-out reasons. Please check with the conference benefits officer for clarification on the opt-out reasons. For the Conference to have some perspective on the actual health insurance bill for our participants, the following numbers are the actual cost for each category of participant enrolled in HealthFlex Exchange for 2022: ACTIVES
Single H3000 Plan $7,992 H2000 Plan $9,168 H1500 Plan $10,116 C3000 Plan $9,048 C2000 Plan $10,392 B1000 Plan $10,824 Default plan –C3000 Plan
2 Party $15,180 $17,424 $19,224 $17,196 $19,740 $20,568
Family $20,772 $23,844 $26,316 $23,532 $27,012 $28,140
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active pastor or lay employee may remain eligible for coverage under the active health plan until the surviving spouse reaches age 65. The surviving spouse’s cost will be 28% of the actual premium, whether single or 2 party or family and will be paid to the conference office directly. In the event of remarriage of a surviving spouse, the surviving spouse and their dependent(s) shall no longer be eligible for coverage under the active health plan. This new policy is retroactively effective commencing January 1, 2021. UPDATES ON VIA BENEFITS FOR RETIREES: The average HRA to a participant for 2020 was $3180. 61% of all our retiree HRA accounts had funds roll over from 2020. Of those accounts 74% rolled over a minimum of $1000. UPDATE ON THE RETIREE HEALTH LIABILITY FUNDING PLAN AND NEW INFORMATION ON A RETIREE HEALTH FUNDING PLAN/HEALTH REIMBURSMENT ACCOUNTS: To fund the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) contributions, the Board uses funds accumulated in the Retiree Health Fund invested with Wespath as well as the Frank Lynch Trust and Georgia Lynch Trust invested in Union Bank. In 2019, all the stipulations within the Lynch Trusts were fulfilled to allow the funds to be transferred to the Retiree Health Fund. As of December 31, 2019, the Frank Lynch Trust was transferred to the Retiree Health Fund to bring that balance to $14,177,895. The Georgia Lynch Trust still needs to be transferred with a balance of $2,193,715 as pf 12/31/2020. It is the policy of the Board to manage these funds like an endowment so that 4.5% of the average balance is made available for HRA’s. By managing the Retiree Health Fund in this manner, the Board intends to grow the balance of this fund as well as the amount contributed to HRA’s. Regarding Corpus Amounts Endowment and Trust Fund: The corpus was established at $1,000,000 for the merged Dakotas Conference as of 1/1/1994. Additions since merger total $84,646.59. The corpus of the endowment is $1,084,646.59, as of 12/31/20. The corpus is not viewed as a “target balance.” It is the foundation of all Dakotas Pension and Health Plans and cannot be expended for any reason. The Board has adopted a strategy of “reserve savings” with accompanying policies endorsed by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration which will enable the Dakotas Conference to “weather” large increases in health insurance premiums, secure the Ministerial Pension Plan and the Pre-82 Plan, and provide funding for CRSP liabilities. Reports of the amount of this “reserve savings” and its use will be reported to the Annual Conference upon request. Administration of All Plans and Work of the Board: The Board recommends that the following be authorized to sign necessary documents relative to the Dakotas Board of Pensions for 2021-2022: Board Chair, Conference Benefits Officer and Treasurer of the Board. Pension Payments and Rental/Housing Allowance Resolution Relating to Rental/Housing Allowances for Active, Retired, Disabled, or Former Clergypersons of the Dakotas Conference The Dakotas Conference (the “Conference”) adopts the following resolutions relating to rental/housing allowances for active, retired, terminated, or disabled clergypersons of the Conference: WHEREAS, the religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church (the “Church”), of which this Conference is a part, has in the past functioned and continues to function through ministers of the gospel (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 107) who were or are duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed ministers of the Church (“Clergypersons”); WHEREAS, the practice of the church and of this conference was and is to provide active clergypersons with a parsonage or a rental/ housing allowance as part of their gross compensation; WHEREAS, pensions or other amounts paid to active, retired, terminated, and disabled clergypersons are considered to be deferred compensation and are paid to active, retired, terminated, and disabled clergypersons in consideration of previous active service; and WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized the conference (or its predecessors) as an appropriate organization to designate a rental/housing allowance for clergypersons who are or were members of this conference and are eligible to receive such deferred compensation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT an amount equal to 100% of the pension, severance, or disability payments received from plans authorized under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (the “Discipline”), which includes all such payments from Wespath Benefits & Investments (“WBI”), during the calendar year 2022 by each active, retired, terminated, or disabled clergyperson who is or was a member of the conference, or its predecessors, be and hereby is designated as a rental/housing allowance for each such clergyperson; and THAT the pension, severance, or disability payments to which this rental/housing allowance designation applies will be any pension, severance, or disability payments from plans, annuities, or funds authorized under the Discipline, including such payments from Wespath (WBI) and from a commercial annuity company that provides an annuity arising from benefits accrued under a Wespath (WBI) plan, annuity, or fund authorized under the Discipline, that result from any service a clergyperson rendered to this conference or that an active, a retired, a terminated, or a disabled clergyperson of this conference rendered to any local church, annual conference of the church, general agency of the church, other institution of the church, former denomination that is now a part of the church, or any other employer that employed the 109
clergyperson to perform services related to the ministry of the church, or its predecessors, and that elected to make contributions to, or accrue a benefit under, such a plan, annuity, or fund for such an active, a retired, a terminated, or a disabled clergyperson’s pension, severance, or disability plan benefit as part of his or her gross compensation. NOTE: The rental/housing allowance that may be excluded from a clergyperson’s gross income in any year for federal (and, in most cases, state) income tax purposes is limited under Internal Revenue Code section 107(2), and regulations thereunder, to the least of: (a) the amount of the rental/housing allowance designated by the clergyperson’s employer or other appropriate body of the church (such as this conference in the foregoing resolutions) for such year; (b) the amount actually expended by the clergyperson to rent or provide a home in such year; or (c) the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances (such as a garage), plus the cost of utilities in such year. Each clergyperson or former clergyperson is urged to consult with his or her own tax advisor to determine what deferred compensation is eligible to be claimed as a housing allowance exclusion. Dakotas Annual Conference 2022 Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan Opinion and Summary may be found on the Dakotas Conference website. Submitted by Leana Stunes, Conference Benefits Officer Conference Board of Trustees This report is being brought to the Conference, keeping in mind the three-fold ministry of the Conference Trustees to care for the property of the Conference, making it available for the agencies of the Conference, maintain the parsonages owned by the Conference, keeping in mind the needs of the families that live in the homes, and investing funds so that the proceeds can be used to fund several committee ministries. Below is a report of the properties of the Dakotas Conference: Property Storm Mountain Center (1) Lake Poinsett Camp (1) Wesley Acres Camp (1) Conference Center (2) Spirit Lake Nation
Date Acquired
Cost
1946 2/23/1970 4/14/2006
127,639 311,409
Insured Value 4,501,000 5,736,000 2,672,000 843,000 1,255,000
Responsible For Upkeep Camping Council SL Ministry
2020 Maint* 115,000 1,753 0
*Includes only the amount provided by Trustee Funds or Apportionments for maintenance. 1. 2.
$28,750 was transferred to each camp. The Camp & Retreat Ministry Council holds $28,750 in reserve for large and unexpected maintenance that require immediate attention. Mostly just regular maintenance and repairs of the elevator and HVAC.
The Leola farmland lease was renewed with the current renter for $100/acre for three years. Churches were notified and advised concerning the bankruptcy filing of the Boy Scouts to help protect their ministries in the event that sexual misconduct occurred within a church-sponsored group. The Trustees have also prepared to fulfill their roll in the event that a church decides to disaffiliate. Dickinson Prairie Winds UMC is currently working through the disaffiliation process. Once the Board of Trustees confirms that all steps have been completed and all requirements of the agreement have been met, it will come before the Annual Conference for ratification. Submitted by Jeff Pospisil, Board of Trustees Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) Methodism’s founder John Wesley, while developing his ministry, was often forced to preach outdoors. According to Wikipedia, “…[He] took the opportunities to preach wherever an assembly could be brought together…. Wesley continued for fifty years—entering churches when he was invited, and taking his stand in the fields, in halls, cottages, and chapels, when the churches would not receive him.” Much as Wesley’s outdoor impromptu services were this year at Dakota Wesleyan University has been a lesson in adaptability for faculty, staff, and students. When DWU last reported to the Dakotas Annual Conference, faculty were teaching remotely, graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 were postponed and the look of the fall semester 2020 was uncertain. With creativity, perseverance, and a great deal of hard work by many, the faculty, staff, and students of DWU were able to resume in-person instruction in August. We are pleased to report that we have so far achieved our goal of keeping our campus community safe, while at the same time allowing for classes to resume, sports to be played and worship in many forms to be held. Many of our faculty and staff members have been vaccinated and we are optimistic that the summer and fall will see even more opportunities for resuming “normal” activities. Like John Wesley, we found a way to adapt. We continued to grant scholarships to students, maintain funding for faculty in religious studies, support campus ministry, assist Fusion United Methodist Church, and carry on with other endeavors. 110
Dakotas Annual Conference funding of $75,500 was provided, along with Dakota Wesleyan’s ongoing, significant financial commitment to United Methodist higher education. $205,500 in scholarships were exclusively dedicated to supporting United Methodist student leaders. $95,000 supported a full-time United Methodist faculty member in religion. This individual introduces all students to John Wesley through the general education program. $148,500 was provided to campus ministry. This commitment includes one full-time and one part-time campus pastor, as well as programming. Programming includes bringing national speakers to campus, supporting internship opportunities for students in ministry, and providing supplies for our justice ministries, bible studies, small groups, and mission trips. $25,000 of in-kind support was directed to the Fusion United Methodist Church. $4,000 funded the Elisha Project. These interns serve as key leaders in student ministry and have involvement with Fusion UMC and Mitchell FUMC to learn about vocational ministry. Campus Ministry at DWU struggled this year in many of the same ways other congregations did. Moving worship online, holding meetings and pastoral care sessions via FaceTime, and moving away from live music were big transitions for us. It is difficult to tell what our active participation numbers were last year, and we will not know the true impacts we had on students until the pandemic is behind us. Forty-two student leaders and five faculty, staff, and clergy mentors helped campus ministry though these past several months, engaging the campus and community with new ideas despite the challenging parameters under which we have worked. Many of these leaders have strong influences in other clubs and organizations, including residence life, choir, athletics, band, McGovern Engagement Group, and several others. This academic year DWU campus ministry welcomed two Elisha interns, both seniors with connections to local United Methodist congregations. Lacey Wipf explored music ministry as worship leader at both DWU and Unite Church. Hannah Bowes worked in discipleship and preaching. Although neither intends to pursue ordained ministry at this time, both have developed skills that will help them serve as key lay members or church staff in the years to come. Wipf, a December 2020 graduate, summed up her Elisha experience. “Having the privilege to be an Elisha Intern this past year has been even more rewarding than I imagined. Not only did I develop tremendously, but I was also able to help younger students on campus grow both in their faith and as leaders. I have had the honor to help many underclassmen realize the potential they have and to watch them learn the skills necessary to achieve it. I am very excited to keep an eye on DWU’s campus ministry and see just how incredible these students will grow to be.” DWU’s Nonprofit Church Leadership program continues to be a success. The flexible, one-year program created to provide robust administrative and leadership competencies for ministry professionals will enter into the third year, third cohort this July with church leaders from around the Dakotas, Minnesota area. Interest from SD Synod, ELCA is continuing to increase as three Lutheran pastors participated in DWU’s program this past year. Additionally, Methodist ministry professionals from Oklahoma, Louisiana and Missouri will begin a second NPCL cohort this July. In the area of new programs, Dakota Wesleyan is expanding its footprint bringing more on-site programming to additional South Dakota communities. Beginning in August 2021, Learn & Earn will deliver a unique model of higher education to students in Pierre and Sioux Falls. Learn & Earn puts students on the path to a professional career and an associate degree with the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree. With paid internships in the communities and an assigned coach to assist the student throughout the program, Learn & Earn graduates will be well qualified for professional entry-level jobs and will help to enhance the regional workforce. 2020 was a year of extraordinary need and extraordinary response. Churches, community agencies, health care organizations, food banks, student groups and families came together to offer a helping hand, a shoulder to lean on when the struggle was difficult and a way to assist those needed a little help along the way. The DWU community was no exception. For more than 135 years, Dakota Wesleyan University has demonstrated our values of learning, leadership, faith, and service, purposefully and authentically, in the classroom, the field, the community, and in our everyday lives. Students leave here well prepared to serve in many capacities—ministering, healing, teaching, comforting, leading—all within John Wesley’s Christ-centered model of uniting knowledge, reason, and faith in all that wedo. Despite the challenges of the past year, DWU continues to be a place where students can grow and apply their own innate strengths. By equipping our students with the skills, knowledge, and practices they need to enter fulfilling careers, adapt as needed, live meaningful lives and serve others, we continue the tradition of providing a place of learning and faith, where lives can be changed. Submitted by Jan Larson, Director of Marketing and Communication, Dakota Wesleyan University
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VI. FINANCES AND BUDGET In this report you will find the draft of the 2020 Financial Statements. These are included as part of our permanent record. Once the financial statements are audited, they will be made available on our website.
Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2020 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents
726,899
Accounts receivable – apportionments & billings
265,244
Pledges receivable, current portion
294,005
Other receivable
240,573
Prepaid expenses
6,124
Notes & contracts receivable, current portion Total Current Assets
43,441 1,576,286
NONCURRENT ASSETS Pledges receivable, less current portion Investment accounts - affiliated organizations Deposit accounts - Conference Board of Pensions Beneficial interest in trust funds
356,335 5,568,738 57,520,977 2,098,611
Total Noncurrent Assets
65,544,661
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - net
4,263,644 69,808,305
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILTIES Accounts payable
160,548
Accrued payroll taxes
48,694
Accrued real estate taxes
33,888
Deferred camps revenue
3,375
Current portion of post-retirement benefit obligation Total Current Liabilities
830,475 1,076,980
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES Post-retirement benefit obligation
36,484,039
Total Noncurrent Liabilities
36,484,039
NET ASSETS Unrestricted
-991,242
Temporarily restricted
32,033,881
Permanently restricted
1,204,647
Total Net Assets
32,247,286 69,808,305
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Statement of Activities
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Unrestricted
Temporarily
Permanently
Restricted
Restricted
Total
Revenues, Gains, and Other Support Apportioned giving
3,277,996
Contributions and bequests
0
0
3,277,996
0
997,983
0
997,983
Investment income
2,304,444
2,850,630
0
5,155,074
Program fees and sales
1,122,045
0
0
1,122,045
63,635
20,130
0
83,765
Miscellaneous income Net Realized gain on property, plant, & equipment
39,951
0
0
39,951
Net unrealized on long-term investments
3,426,977
2,130,932
0
5,557,909
Net assets released from restrictions
7,013,043
-9,780,547
0
-2,767,504
17,248,091
-3,780,872
0
13,467,219
District superintendency
495,566
0
0
495,566
Equipping churches
529,323
0
0
529,323
Connectional ministries
1,537,759
0
0
1,537,759
Camping program
1,169,419
0
0
1,169,419
3,732,067
0
0
3,732,067
Stewardship of resources
1,376,139
0
0
1,376,139
Pension and insurance
3,486,342
0
0
3,486,342
4,862,481
0
0
4,862,481
8,594,548
0
0
8,594,548
8,653,543
-3,780,872
0
4,872,671
-9,644,785
35,814,753
1,204,647
27,374,615
-991,242
32,033,881
1,204,647
32,247,286
Total Revenues, Gains and Other Support Expenses Program Services
Total Program Service Expenses Support Expenses
Total Support Expenses Total Expenses Change in Net Assets Net Assets, Beginning of Year Net Assets, End of Year
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2022 PROPOSED BUDGET
Developing Missional Leaders
2022 Budget
2021 Apport. Budget
386,800
Apportioned
422,805
Foundation
Donations /Other
2022 Total Budget
210,000
1,010,600
1,643,405
Equipping Missional Congregations
145,000
181,300
251,000
349,660
781,960
Extending Missional Impact
896,804
1,123,355
73,000
700,000
1,896,355
51,700
65,700
0
0
65,700
1,355,094
1,310,853
123,000
62,800
1,496,653
711,153
693,000
0
0
693,000
0
-250,000
8,500
0
-241,500
Generating Missional Resources Support Services Cabinet Savings Fund/Trans. Reserve Subtotal
Pension & Insurance Direct Bills to Churches Subtotal
Total
3,546,552
3,547,013
665,500
2,123,060
6,335,573
0
0
0
978,615
978,615
2,759,534
2,872,716
12,000
32,000
1,010,615
2,916,716
2,759,534
2,872,716
12,000
6,306,086
6,419,729
677,500
3,133,675
10,230,904
3,895,331
Note: Foundation includes funds the Conference expects to receive as endowment distributions or withdrawal of accumulated investment earnings. Donations/Other is primarily made up of donations from individuals or churches but also includes grants, registration fees, and reimbursements.
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Overview
Treasurer’s Discussion & Analysis
For 2022, an apportioned budget of $3,322,451 is being recommended. This is a 6.3% decrease from 2021. This recommendation also includes reducing the apportionment in 2022 to 15%. To help make this reduction in percentage, the plan is to draw up to $250,000 from the Transitional Reserve Fund (currently valued at $1.4 million). This use of the Transitional Reserve Fund would need to be approved by the Common Table, the Board of Pensions, and the Council on Finance and Administration (CFA). Apportionments moving toward a tithe: Back at the 2019 Annual Conference, a motion was brought forward by Jodi Cataldo to direct the CFA to present a plan to lower the apportionment percentage from 16% to 10% over by 2023. Although the motion was defeated, CFA, with the help of the Strategy Team, has chosen to work towards a 10% apportionment as this is a more biblical model and more sustainable for our churches. This is also in alignment with our long-term strategy of recommending an affordable and aligned budget. The plan would be to reduce the apportionment percentage by one percent each year until 10% is reached. Depending on apportionment participation, this will mean an approximately $200,000 decrease in the apportioned budget each year. Highlights: In general, the 2022 budget is very similar to the 2021 budget with these notable exceptions: • Large Church Revitalization: The Missional Church Consultation Initiative (MCCI) has run it’s course. The MCCI process may still be used on occasion as needed, but primary means of equipping larger churches will be the Nonprofit Church Leadership program run in partnership with Dakota Wesleyan University and the Minnesota conference. For 2022, $20,000 is included for this program. • Small Church Revitalization: With the Lilly grant, we are establishing the Rural Ministry Initiative which is aimed at connecting, equipping, and training our rural churches. An emphasis will be on providing for new leadership models that can maximize the gifts and callings of our laity. • D&O; Workers Comp: We had a large workers comp claim that was settled recently. This has led to a sizable premium increase. • Trustees: With the sale of all our conference parsonages, we are able to draw down 5% of the fund holding the proceeds each year to help offset the cost of cash housing allowances. With the strong returns from the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation, that 5% has grown greatly. • Common Table: $15,000 was budget to provide for our delegation to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences. • Staffing: Staffing is staying the same as 2021. This staffing level is not realistic in the long-term. We owe Rebecca Trefz and Deb Kjerstad our gratitude and prayers for holding down two positions during this time. General Church Apportionments: CFA later responded to a point of order on the floor of the Annual Conference plenary session, brought by Duane Coates. The point insisted the conference follow a recent and controversial Judicial Council ruling requiring the conference to use the 2016 budget numbers. That ruling was required to address the confusion created by the postponement of the 2020 General Conference. While Coates prevailed in the enforcement of current church law, I share the doubt expressed on the conference floor by CFA chairman Jeff Adel. I affirm his doubt that the adopted budget will be reasonable, realistic, and achievable.
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Apportioned Budget Detail Program/Pathway DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS MISSIONAL LEADER LINK LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OFFICE BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY MINISTERIAL EDUCATION FUND LAY SERVANT MINISTRY LAY LEADER CAMPING & YOUTH OFFICE CAMPING & RETREAT MINISTRIES YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRIES YOUNG ADULT & HIGHER ED SAFE & SACRED PLACES NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS
2020 Actual
2021 Budget
0 13,790 45,279 29,870 1,721 0 9,168 179,541 12,991 3,722 75,187 754 0 372,022
500 18,450 52,727 30,373 2,500 3,750 19,550 129,500 10,500 30,800 86,250 1,700 200 386,800
EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS LINK DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES OFFICE NEW CHURCHES LARGE CHURCH REVITALIZATION RURAL MINISTRY INITIATIVE TOOLS/TRAINING FOR CHURCHES EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS
0 3,260 98,174 (13,700) 37 4,851 92,622
EXTENDING MISSIONAL IMPACT MISSIONAL IMPACT LINK GENERAL APPORTIONMENTS CONNECTIONAL MISSIONS CONFERENCE MISSIONARIES EXTENDING MISSIONAL IMPACT GENERATING MISSINAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF FINANCE & ADMIN FINANCE OFFICE D&O; WORKER'S COMP COVERAGE EQUITABLE COMPENSATION GENERATING MISSINAL RESOURCES
2022 Budget
$ Change
% Change
500 18,700 69,400 42,705 2,500 2,500 19,550 135,000 13,000 30,800 86,250 1,700 200 422,805
0 250 16,673 12,332 0 -1,250 0 5,500 2,500 0 0 0 0 36,005
0.0% 1.4% 31.6% 40.6% 0.0% -33.3% 0.0% 4.2% 23.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.3%
300 10,700 116,500 (8,000) 8,000 17,500 145,000
300 10,700 116,500 35,000 0 18,800 181,300
0 0 0 43,000 -8,000 1,300 36,300
0.0% 0.0% 0.0% n/a -100.0% 7.4% 25.0%
74 665,359 27,966 162,250 855,649
300 753,004 26,500 117,000 896,804
800 948,055 32,750 141,750 1,123,355
500 195,051 6,250 24,750 15,282
166.7% 25.9% 23.6% 21.2% 25.3%
0 9,555 8,684 33,600 51,839
1,000 25,700 5,000 20,000 51,700
1,000 25,700 9,000 30,000 65,700
0 0 4,000 10,000 14,000
0.0% 0.0% 80.0% 50.0% 27.1%
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DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY SHARED EXPENSES SOUTHEAST NORTHEAST NORTHWEST SOUTHWEST CONTINGENCY FUNDS INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS MOVING FUND DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY COMM DISTRICT BUILDING & LOCATION RESPONSE TEAM DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY SUPPORT SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE UMCONNECT CONF SECRETARY/JOURNAL TRUSTEES CHANCELLORS ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION COMMON TABLE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE EPISCOPACY COMMITTEE ARCHIVES & HISTORY CONFERENCE CENTER OPERATIONS AREA OFFICE SUPPORT SUPPORT SERVICES SAVINGS FUND WITH FOUNDATION TOTAL EXPENSES OTHER UNRESTRICTED INCOME APPORTIONED INCOME
17,121 112,267 120,923 123,463 100,162 19,370 1,423 136,517 509 0 0 631,756
10,000 133,661 144,861 146,061 143,470 20,000 4,800 105,000 500 500 2,300 711,153
10,000 114,235 145,352 143,952 146,361 20,000 4,800 105,000 500 500 2,300 693,000
0 -19,426 491 -2,109 2,891 0 0 0 0 0 0 -18,153
0.0% -14.5% 0.3% -1.4% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -2.6%
20,350 24,423 1,348 114,202 4,975 4,845 3,832 0 58 38,640 862,125 28,313 1,103,112
40,700 37,000 4,125 156,310 10,000 55,835 11,200 1,250 4,400 37,970 971,304 25,000 1,355,094
40,700 37,000 5,125 82,908 15,000 62,000 25,000 1,250 4,400 39,950 972,520 25,000 1,310,853
0 0 1,000 -73,402 5,000 6,165 13,800 0 0 1,980 1,216 0 -44,241
0.0% 0.0% 24.2% -47.0% 50.0% 11.0% 123.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.2% 0.1% 0.0% -3.3%
0
0
-250,000
-250,000
n/a
3,107,001 448,976 2,875,330
3,546,551
3,547,013
3,546,551
3,547,013
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Pension & Insurance Detail 2019
1
HealthFlex Premiums - Actives Retiree HRA Contributions
Retiree Health Admin Expenses Medicare Part B
Allowance for Uncollected (1%) HealthFlex Expenses
HF Reserve Transfer (Pre-82 in PY) Direct Bill Churches CPP Redirect
Retiree Health Fund Transfer
Investment Earnings - Deposit Acct HealthFlex Offsets
Expenses Less Offsets 2
Pension Program Premiums CPP CRSP-DC CRSP-DB UMPIP - Parish Contribution Allowance for Uncollected (1%) Pension Expenses Direct Bill Churches Conference Budgets Endowment / Investment Earnings Pension Offsets Expenses Less Offsets
2020
2021
2022
Actual
Actual
1,329,494
1,307,748
1,325,622
1,482,915
22,402
12,300
22,000
13,000
588,427
72,834
Budget
573,267
74,920
Request
665,784
75,000 13,000
713,615
75,000
30,000
2,013,157
1,969,235
2,101,406
2,314,530
-72,500
-88,000
-104,000
-113,000
-1,348,342
-1,051,099
-1,325,622
-1,482,915
-588,427
-573,267
-665,784
-713,615
-2,135,681
-1,717,175
-2,101,406
-2,314,530
-122,524
252,060
0
0
0 243,843 765,941 215,175
186,005 238,937 739,917 207,733
1,224,959
1,372,592
246,447 238,753 737,213 256,543 15,000 1,493,956
250,830 243,472 680,624 254,482 14,000 1,443,408
-1,369,207 -43,847 -16,443 -1,429,497
-1,140,213 -42,009 -14,533 -1,196,755
-1,433,912 -45,044 -15,000 -1,493,956
-1,389,801 -38,607 -15,000 -1,443,408
-204,538
175,837
0
0
-121,000 -5,412
118
0
-4,809
0
-6,000
0
-5,000
3
Benefit Grants Program, Seminars, Stipends, Etc. Benefits Office Administration Expenses
27,925 8,648 93,974 130,547
19,145 4,180 83,180 106,505
40,000 12,000 108,000 160,000
40,000 15,000 111,000 166,000
-130,547
-106,505
-160,000
-166,000
Expenses Less Offsets
0
0
0
0
Retiree Health Active Participant Contribution - 3%
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Expenses Less Offsets
0
0
0
0
5,404 -5,404
508 -508
10,000 -10,000
10,000 -10,000
0
0
0
0
3,374,067
3,448,840
3,765,362
3,933,938
Transfer from Endowment
4
5
Board Expenses Pre-82 Transfer Expenses Less Offsets
Total Pension & Insurance Expenses Total Offsets Balance Direct Bill to Churches
-3,701,129
-3,020,942
-3,765,362
-3,933,938
-327,062
427,898
0
0
2,717,549
2,191,312
2,759,534
2,872,716
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YOUTH AWARDS
The Darrel Leach Youth Worker of the Year Award for 2021 was given to Rydel Samuelson of Epworth UMC in Valley City, North Dakota.
Members of the Conference Council on Youth Ministry presented the 2021 Youth Worker Hall of Fame award to Diane Kisch on June 11, 2021. Diane, a member of the Yankton church, received the award for outstanding service to the youth of our Conference during the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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VII. HISTORICAL Record of the Sessions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegations Dates 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th Special 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th
June 1-5, 1994 June 5-11, 1995 June 6-9, 1996 June 5-8, 1997 June 4-7, 1998 June 3-6, 1999 June 1-4, 2000 June 7-10, 2001 June 5-7, 2002 June 5-7, 2003 June 2-6, 2004 June 8-11, 2005 June 7-10, 2006 June 6-9, 2007 June 4-7, 2008 June 3-6, 2009 Nov. 20-21, 2009 June 9-12, 2010 June 8-11, 2011 June 7-10, 2012 June 6-8, 2013 June 5-7, 2014 June 4-6, 2015 June 9-11, 2016 June 8-10, 2017 June 7-9, 2018 June 6-8, 2019 June 11, Sept.18, Oct. 10, 2020 June 11-12, 2021
Location Presiding Bishop Aberdeen, SD William B. Lewis Bismarck, ND William B. Lewis Mitchell, SD William B. Lewis Bismarck, ND Michael J. Coyner Aberdeen, SD Michael J. Coyner Bismarck, ND Michael J. Coyner Aberdeen, SD Michael J. Coyner Bismarck, ND Michael J. Coyner Sioux Falls, SD Michael J. Coyner Fargo, ND Michael J. Coyner Pierre, SD Michael J. Coyner Bismarck, ND Deborah L. Kiesey Watertown, SD Deborah L. Kiesey Sioux Falls, SD Deborah L. Kiesey Fargo, ND Deborah L. Kiesey Rapid City, SD Deborah L. Kiesey Aberdeen, SD Deborah L. Kiesey Bismarck, ND Deborah L. Kiesey Watertown, SD Deborah L. Kiesey Sioux Falls, SD Deborah L. Kiesey Bismarck, ND Bruce R. Ough Rapid City, SD Bruce R. Ough Fargo, ND Bruce R. Ough Sioux Falls, SD Bruce R. Ough Bismarck, ND Bruce R. Ough Sioux Falls, SD Bruce R. Ough Bismarck, ND Bruce R. Ough Sioux Falls, SD Bruce R. Ough and online Sioux Falls, SD, Laurie Haller Bismarck, ND, Fargo, ND, Rapid City, SD and online
DELEGATIONS 2020 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves: 2019 Special Called Session of General Conference: Reserves: 2016 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves: 2012 General Conference:
Laity—Kara Togel Clergy—Rebecca Trefz Laity—Beata Ferris Clergy—Sara Nelson Laity—Jane Hincks, Jodi Cataldo, Tanner Carlson Clergy —Ray Baker, Roger Spahr, Jenny Hallenbeck Orr Laity— Beata Ferris Clergy—Rebecca Trefz Laity—Matthew Bader Clergy—Roger Spahr Laity—Jodi Cataldo Clergy—Rebecca Trefz Laity—Matthew Bader Clergy—Roger Spahr Laity—Emma McKirdy-Wilsey, Nathan Bader, Natalie Buck Clergy—Kermit Culver, Jenny Hallenbeck Orr, Jen Tyler Laity—Janelle Jones Clergy—Rebecca Trefz
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Conf. Secretary Linda R. Harris Dr. Mark Ahlsten Dr. Mark Ahlsten Dr. Mark Ahlsten Dr. Mark Ahlsten Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Mark S. Ellingson Kristen Krogman Kristen Krogman Kristen Krogman Amber Laffey Amber Laffey
Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves: 2008 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves: 2004 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves: 2000 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves: 1996 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Jurisdictional Reserves:
Laity—Jodi Cataldo Clergy—Greg Kroger Laity—Matthew Bader, Angelica Laudermith, Larry Madsen Clergy—Rich Zeck, Doug Diehl, Jenny Hallenbeck Laity—Bruce Blumer Clergy—Teri Johnson Laity—Janelle Jones Clergy—Eldon Reich Laity—Kathleen Enzminger, Sheila Mennenga Clergy—Randy Cross, Bob Ruedebusch Laity—Karl Kroger, Kathleen Enzminger Clergy—Teri Johnson, Eldon Reich Laity—Mary Hayenga, Barbara Goodman Clergy—Dar Berkenpas, Doug Diehl Laity—Don Nash, Bruce Blumer, Janelle Jones, Ray Wagner Clergy—Rob Moorlach, Rich Zeck, Debra Ball-Kilbourne, Randy Cross Laity—John Ewing, Mary Hayenga Clergy—Doug Diehl, Teri Johnson Laity—Ray Wagner, Marion Muthiah Clergy—Penelope Eberhart, Eldon Reich Clergy—William Bates, Peary Wilson, Dwight Meier, Debra Ball-Kilbourne Laity—Cynthia Nelson, Warren DeKrey, Barbara Goodman, Ron Williams Laity—Ray Wagner, Mary Hayenga Clergy—Penelope Eberhart, William Bates Laity—Marion Muthiah, John “Jack” Ewing Clergy—Peary Wilson, Eldon Reich Laity—Bubbles Jensen, Ron Williams Clergy—Darlis Berkenpas, Arthur Scanson
2020 Delegation
Rev. Rebecca Trefz
General Conference North Central Jurisdiction Clergy Delegate
Jodi Cataldo
Second Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate
Kara Togel
General Conference North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate
Tanner Carlson
Third Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate
Rev. Sara Nelson
Beata Ferris
General Conference Clergy Reserve Delegate
General Conference Lay Reserve Delegate
North Central Jurisdiction Clergy Delegate
North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate
Rev. Ray Baker
Rev. Roger Spahr
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Second Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Clergy Delegate
Jane Hincks
First Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Lay Delegate
Rev. Jenny Hallenbeck Orr
Third Reserve North Central Jurisdiction Clergy Delegate
VIII. IN MEMORIAM
In memory
Clergy
Norman Winkelman 1932-2020 The Rev. Norman Winkelman, 88, of Jamestown, North Dakota, died of COVID-19 on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no services were held. Graveside services were planned to bury Norman’s ashes at Lakeview Cemetery in Marion, North Dakota, when family and friends can gather safely, with Pastor Jennifer McDonald of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Jamestown officiating. Norman E. Winkelman was born on October 14, 1932, to Erlene (Young) and Norman A. Winkelman at their farm home west of Marion, North Dakota. He attended school at Marion, graduating in 1950. He was on the Marion High School basketball team that placed second in the State Class C Basketball Tournament in 1949 and was selected to the all-tournament team. In 1953, as a ministerial student, Norman was licensed to preach and admitted as a probationary member of the Dakota Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. He graduated from Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa, in 1954. He sang in the college traveling choir and in the church choirs all four years. Norman married his high school sweetheart, DeLette Berg, on June 3, 1955, at First Lutheran Church in Valley City, North Dakota, with the Rev. Marvin Scherbenske, pastor at the Marion EUB Church, officiating. Norman graduated from Evangelical Theological Seminary at Naperville, Illinois, in 1957, and was ordained elder and admitted to the itinerancy. Together, he and DeLette served EUB and then United Methodist churches in North Dakota at Bowbells-Coteau (1957-1961), Fargo Edgewood (1961-1968), Bismarck Calvary
(1968-1979), Wahpeton-Great Bend (1979-1987), and Jamestown St. Paul’s (1987-1995). During his ministry, Norman served 20 years on the Dakotas Conference Board of Pensions and was a trustee for many years. He served as a camp counselor from 1957-1987. The Winkelman family was at the first Trail Ride Family Camp that was started by members of the EUB Church in 1967 at Medora, North Dakota. In 1969, the camp relocated to the Little Missouri State Park near Killdeer, North Dakota, where it continues to this day. Norman was a longtime Kiwanis member and served as Division Lt. Governor for two years. He also served on the McCoy Radio Ministries radio program on KSJB-AM for about two years, beginning in 1992. He helped Mrs. McCoy during Rev. N.E. McCoy’s illness and death and served until Elmo and Arva Dell Tahran began operating the ministry. After retiring in 1995, Norman and DeLette bought a townhouse in Jamestown. In retirement, he served at Enderlin-Sheldon for six months in 1997, and at Montpelier Lutheran Church from 1997 to 2006. He was honored as Jubilee Clergy in 2003 for 50 years in ministry. Norman is survived by his wife, DeLette; two sons: Brent (Janice) Winkelman, of Bismarck, North Dakota; and Mark (Sue) Winkelman, of Fargo, North Dakota; one daughter, Darcy (Chris) Beaver, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; sevem grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; a brother, John (Karen) Winkelman; a sister, Teresa (Clayton) Scheaffer; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patricia, and her husband, Wilfred Weight; a nephew; and a great-granddaughter.
Donald Greenough 1926-2020 The Rev. Donald Greenough, 94, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, while residing at Bethany Home in Brandon, South Dakota. Due to the pandemic, private family graveside services were held at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls on Friday, December 4, 2020. A celebration of life service was planned for the summer.
Donald Lee Greenough was born on April 16, 1926, in Salem, South Dakota, to Robert Lee and Astrid (Larson) Greenough. Donald was raised in Salem and graduated from Salem High School in 1945. While he was a college student in Sioux Falls, he served as student supply at Egan-Riverview (1951-1952) in the South Dakota Conference, and then for a year at the Methodist Church in Melvin, Iowa. He graduated from Augustana in 1953.
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Donald married Vivian J. Strom on August 15, 1954, in Sioux Falls. He supplied Alpena-Virgil (1958-1962) and was admitted on trial and ordained deacon by the South Dakota Conference in 1962. The couple moved to Kansas, where Donald attended St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. He graduated in 1964 and was admitted as a full member and ordained elder. Together, Donald and Vivian served Methodist and United Methodist churches in the South Dakota Conference at Harrisburg (1964-1966), Harrisburg-Rowena-Ben Clare (1966-1968), Dell Rapids-Garretson (1968-1973), Miller-Greenleaf (1973-1982), Redfield-Ashton (1982-August 30, 1985), and Elk Point United (September 1, 1985-1991). After Donald’s retirement in 1991, he and Vivian moved to Akron, Iowa, where he served the Akron UMC part-time for five years. They moved to Sioux Falls in 1996 and were active at Asbury UMC. In 2001, Donald was honored as Jubilee Clergy for 50 years
in ministry. Donald was blessed with a green thumb and enjoyed working in his garden and yard. He also enjoyed cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, watching NASCAR races, traveling to Washington State to visit his parents and siblings, caring for his many pets, and spending time with his family. Donald is survived by four children: Steve Greenough and his wife, Laurie, of Sioux Falls; Allison Tyler, of Longwood, Florida; Dwight Greenough and his wife, Sandra, of Miller, South Dakota; and Dawn Kunzmann, of Sioux Falls; five grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; two sisters: Wava Nichols and Doris Nelson, both of Washington; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Vivian, on September 17, 2017; his parents; two brothers: Russell and Wesley Greenough; and one sister, Mavis Peterson.
Elizabeth Conrad Smart 1943-2020 The Rev. Elizabeth Conrad Smart, 77, of Milbank, South Dakota, died Monday, December 7, 2020, at Avantara-Milbank. Due to COVID-19 concerns, a family funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank, with Pastor Barbara McKewin and Pastor Melanie Reiners officiating. A family graveside service was held on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Elizabeth Jean Bergland was born on February 22, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Rowland and Edna (Dalseth) Bergland. She grew up in Big Stone City, South Dakota, and graduated from Big Stone School in 1960. A cute boy from Milbank, Arvin Conrad, caught her eye at the roller-skating rink in Milbank. They began dating and were married on October 8, 1960, making their home at Milbank. She was employed as a secretary at Flannery Sausage Company, Milbank Central United Methodist Church, and the local insurance company. Beth always wanted to be a mother and missionary. After raising their family, the couple moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, so Beth could pursue further education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Sioux Falls College. Arvin passed away on October 29, 1995. Beth was ordained deacon and probationary member by the Dakotas Conference in 1996 and supplied Brothersfield, South Dakota, UMC (1996-1997) as a seminary student. She graduated from North American Baptist Seminary with her Master of Divinity
degree in 1997 and served the Dakotas Conference at Mandan First-Mandan Good Shepherd-Mandan Rural (1997-1999), Lisbon (1999-2005), and Milbank Parkview-Big Stone City (2005-2010). She retired in 2010. After being a widow for 17 years, Beth married Tim Smart on November 12, 2012. They were married for almost four years before Tim passed away on October 10, 2016. She enjoyed the annual Conrad family camping trips. Her travels included visiting the Holy Land, a mission trip to Bolivia, and Norway. Beth is survived by her children: Stephanie (Jim) Trevett of Corona, South Dakota; Julie (Dick) Schwandt of Big Stone City; Paul (Kathy) Conrad of Albany, Minnesota; Teresa (Jarrod) Stoddard of Big Stone City; and Nadine (Brian) Hogan of Stillwater, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; siblings: Sally (Ken) Fischer of Scottsdale, Arizona; Rodger (Judy) Bergland of Blaine, Minnesota; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Cheryl Conrad and Linda Conrad, both of Milbank; Mike Smart of Madison, Minnesota; Joan (Mel) Diers of Minot, North Dakota; Rowena (Mel) Diers of Aberdeen, South Dakota; and Barb Smart of Ottumwa, Iowa; four step-children; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arvin and Tim; her parents; brothers-in-law Arlen Conrad and Darwin Conrad; and one nephew.
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Steven Olson 1957-2020 North Dakota (1984-1985). His orders were recognized by the South Dakota Conference of The United Methodist Church, and he served at McLaughlin-McLaughlin UCC (1985-1989). He then served the North Dakota and Dakotas Conferences at NapoleonBraddock, North Dakota (1989-1995); Claremont-Hecla, South Dakota (1995-1999); Belle Fourche, South Dakota (1999-2003); and Oakes-Cogswell, North Dakota (2003-2020). He served on the Dakotas Conference camping board, building site committee, and district board of ordained ministry. He also served on the Oakes Ministerial Association as president, treasurer, and secretary at various times.
The Rev. Steven Olson, 63, of Oakes, North Dakota, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Memorial services were held Sunday, December 27, and Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Oakes United Methodist Church. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks were required, attendance was limited, and the services were livestreamed. Steven Lee Olson was born on October 3, 1957, to Ivy Hendrickson at Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was adopted by Henry and Emma Jean Olson on April 7, 1958, and raised on a farm near Reynolds, North Dakota. He graduated from Central Valley High School in 1976 and attended Hillcrest Christian College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
A kid at heart, Steve could relate to the youth of the church. He provided entertainment when trying to keep up with the kids’ activities, such as skateboarding and snowboarding. Steve enjoyed woodworking, stargazing, reading, fishing, bowling, golfing, riding his motorcycle, and photography. Indoor hobbies included puzzles, video games, and collecting pop bottles, Legos, A&W mugs, figurines, and comic books. He cherished family vacations at the lake.
On August 13, 1977, Steve married Shirley Strobel in Ashley, North Dakota. They moved to Broadview, Montana, where he served as pastor of the Broadview Evangelical Church. He received a Bachelor of Religious Education degree in 1980 from Hillcrest Christian College. In 1981, Steve and Shirley moved to Portland, Oregon. While attending Western Evangelical Seminary in Portland, he worked at the UPS hub, a tree nursery, and Publisher Paper Lumber Company. He received a Master of Divinity Degree in May 1984.
Steve is survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley; son Bryan (Samantha) Olson, of Chaplin, Minnesota; daughters Nicole Olson and Hope Olson, both of West Fargo, North Dakota, and Joy Olson, of Missoula, Montana; four grandchildren; sister Charlotte Holweger; brother Melvin (Gerri) Olson; nieces and nephews; birth mother Ivy and birth sister Debbie. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; a son Gary Paul; and brother-in-law Calvin.
Steve served the Evangelical Church of North America at Beach,
Raymond Earl Stucke 1929-2021 Recruit Rifle Range.
The Rev. Earl Stucke, 91, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Monument Health in Rapid City, with family at his side. A memorial service was held June 25, 2021, at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church in Rapid City.
Earl and Grace married in December 1953 and lived in San Diego. After Earl was honorably discharged from the service, they returned to Gettysburg to farm with Earl’s parents and start a family. In the fall of 1959, Earl heard the call to be a pastor. He and Grace moved their young family to New Jersey to attend Drew Seminary. He was ordained deacon and admitted on trial in 1960 by the South Dakota Conference of The Methodist Church.
Raymond Earl Stucke was born on April 21, 1929, in Gettysburg, South Dakota, to Joseph and Phebe (Sloat) Stucke. He grew up on the farm and graduated from Gettysburg High School as valedictorian in 1947. At South Dakota State College in Brookings, he met and dated Grace Hay of Lake Preston, South Dakota. He graduated in 1951 and attended Navy Officers’ Training School in Rhode Island. He was then assigned to the heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles with the 7th Fleet. Later he received shore duty and took charge of the San Diego
After his graduation from seminary in 1963, they returned to South Dakota, and Earl was admitted as a full member and ordained elder. Together they served Methodist and United Methodist churches in the South Dakota Conference at ColtonChester (1963-1966), Tripp County Larger Parish— which included the Winner, Colome and Lakeview Methodist churches, Ideal Presbyterian, and Millboro and Wewela United Churches of Christ (1966-1972), Huron Riverview-Virgil (1972-1980), and
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Sioux Falls Hilltop (1980-1994).
and travel and mission projects with NOMADS.
Earl served as conference secretary for 12 years, and he chaired the Dakotas Conference Board of Pensions for several years, until the merger with the North Dakota Conference.
Earl is survived by his wife, Grace; five children and their spouses: Janet and Rob Young of Rapid City; Karen and John Stucke-Jungemann of Tempe, Arizona; Kathy and Mike Torgerson of Rapid City, David and Bea Stucke of Rapid City; and John and Lorie Stucke of Spokane, Washington; nine grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Dar Stucke of Mesa, Arizona.
Earl retired in 1994, and he and Grace moved to Rapid City. In retirement, he served as interim pastor at First Congregational UCC and part-time pastor at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church. He was honored as Jubilee Clergy in 2010, for 50 years in ministry. Earl was involved with Kiwanis for 60 years and helped build homes with Habitat for Humanity. He loved reading, music, singing in the church choir, woodworking, camping trips with his family,
Gustav Van Tassel 1926-2021 The Rev. Gustav Van Tassel, 95, died on Friday, April 23, 2021, in Topeka, Kansas. A Celebration of Life was held July 3, 2021. Gustav Keith Van Tassel was born at home on January 25, 1926, to Charles M. and Pearl E. (Sims) Van Tassel, near the prairie town of Holabird, South Dakota, where his family farmed. The family moved to Clear Lake, South Dakota, due to the dry years of the Great Depression. “Van” graduated from high school at Clear Lake and then attended Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota, for one year. He then taught school at Rutland, South Dakota, for one year to raise money. It was at Rutland where he met his future wife, Doretta “Sally” Fallang. He then returned to DWU, serving as student pulpit supply at Artesian-Farwell (1945-1949) and graduating in 1949. Van and Sally Fallang were married on June 29, 1949, by the Rev. Robert Wagner, pastor at the Methodist Church in Madison, South Dakota. He was received on trial by the South Dakota Conference of The Methodist Church in 1949, and served Rockham-MirandaCarleton (1949-1951), while he taught school there. While attending Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, New Jersey, Van served a church at Matamoras, Pennsylvania, for more than three years. Van was ordained deacon in 1953 by the South Dakota Conference, admitted into full connection in 1954, and ordained elder in 1955. After receiving his master’s degree from Drew, Van and Sally
returned to South Dakota and served at Iroquois-Esmond (19541957), where he helped organize the Iroquois Larger Parish and served as its pastor for one year (1957-1958). He shepherded the building of a new church at Redfield (1958-1967), before serving at Watertown First (1967-1982). He was then appointed executive director of the United Methodist Foundation and director of stewardship and financial services for the South Dakota Conference (1982-1985). He continued as executive director of the UM Foundation until retiring in 1993. In 1970, Dakota Wesleyan bestowed upon him an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. Van was honored as Jubilee Clergy in 1995, for 50 years in ministry. After retiring and moving to Lawrence, Kansas, Van served as a calling and caring minister and was described as a person with a giant loving heart. He was a saver of things: cardboard boxes, jokes, quotes, sayings, and articles of interest. He had a penchant for electronic gadgets, saving up for the latest invention. Van is survived by his wife of 72 years, Sally; two sons: Keith (Ann) Van Tassel and Jan Van Tassel; a daughter JoLynn (Timothy) Locke; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a young daughter, Deborah Sue, and his seven siblings.
In memory
Clergy Spouses
Joan Teichmann 1937-2020 trips. She was active in music education, judging festivals and piano guild competitions. Shortly after moving to Fargo in 1980, Joan and her fellow teachers Marilyn Knutson and Mavis Wagner started the Multi-Piano Festival in Fargo.
Joan Teichmann, 83, widow of the Rev. Richard Teichmann, died Friday, October 2, 2020, in Fargo, North Dakota. A memorial service was held on Monday, October 12, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Fargo. Masks and social distancing were required, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the funeral service was livestreamed. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery at Fargo.
She and Richard enjoyed spending summers at their lake cabin in Minnesota. Joan loved music and was a beautiful piano player. She believed in the power of music to heal, a belief that she put into practice after Richard’s unexpected death January 4, 1997. In 2003, Joan began playing the piano for recovery worship services. She loved to provide the music for the services because she could perform the hymns “her way”—all jazzed up. Joan played for Recovery for 16 years, retiring in February 2019.
Joan Valden Freschett was born on May 2, 1937, in Grafton, North Dakota, to Marvin and Dorothy (Rockwell) Freschett. She grew up in Cavalier, North Dakota, and attended MacPhail School of Music in Minneapolis., Minnesot She worked as a public-school music teacher. Joan met Richard Teichmann when he made a pastoral visit to her while she was in the hospital. They were married on June 1, 1965, at Cavalier. During their 31 years of marriage, Joan and Dick served Methodist and United Methodist churches in North Dakota and South Dakota at Devils Lake, Sioux Falls Hilltop, Fargo Faith and Fargo First.
Joan had slowed down in recent years but enjoyed traveling to Minneapolis to visit her friend, Dean Erickson, and to the North Shore of Lake Superior every summer. She was active in Music Club and her Red Hats group and she went to the gym several times a week until her health declined. She stopped teaching piano lessons because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Joan is survived by her three children: John, Jennifer and Robert; her brother, Peter Freschette; and her friend, Dean Erickson. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard and her parents.
After their children were born, Joan taught piano lessons. She loved traveling and attended music teacher conventions in the United States and internationally. Richard often joined her on these
Grace Moe 1932-2020 Grace Moe, 88, wife of the Rev. Peter Moe, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Funeral services were held Monday, November 9, 2020, at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, masks were required, and the funeral was livestreamed on the Kirk Funeral Home website. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City.
Grace Virginia Young was born on May 3, 1932, in Macksville, Kansas, the third of six children of L. Hobart and Gladys Young. She graduated from Macksville High School in 1950 and then attended Fort Hayes State College. While there, she experienced an historic flood on campus. After college graduation, Grace taught home economics in Turin, Kansas, for two years and then was education director at the First Methodist Church in Wichita. In 1957, she moved to Denver, Colorado, to attend Iliff School of Theology, where she earned her Master of Religious Education degree.
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It was at Iliff where Grace met Peter Moe, and they were married December 27, 1959. The newlyweds moved to Edgemont, South Dakota, to begin serving Methodist and United Methodist churches in South Dakota at Edgemont-Burdock, Rapid City Canyon Lake, the Wesley Foundation and the University of South Dakota at Vermillion in campus ministry, Spearfish, YanktonGayville-Volin, and Watertown First. Peter became Western District Superintendent in 1992.
Health while in Spearfish, and in an ophthalmology office while residing in Yankton. She was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed making clothes for her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. Grace was a devoted sister of P.E.O. for 50 years.
Peter was fond of stating that he often was greeted at many of the churches with, “Hello Pastor Moe, but where’s Grace?” After retiring from the ministry in 1998, Peter and Grace resided in Rapid City. Since 2011, they have lived at Westhills Village. Grace was a gifted teacher, working for West River Mental
Grace was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Lorna and Lola; and two brothers: Keith and Carl.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Peter; two daughters: Shelli (Troy) Riggs and Shauna Moe; one sister, Delores Pitts; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Marian Gabel 1916-2020 Wyndmere, and Milnor-Lisbon. South Dakota churches included Timber Lake, Conde-Andover, Henry-Florence-Hazel-Thomas, and Bradley Baptist. After Glen died in 1971, Marian continued serving as a lay minister for the United Methodist churches at Henry and Hazel for seven years. She then worked as a visitation pastor for 9th Avenue (Cornerstone) UMC in Watertown, South Dakota.
Marian Gabel, 104, formerly of Watertown, South Dakota, widow of the Rev. Glen Gabel, died Thursday, November 12, 2020, in Westfield, Indiana. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown, with private graveside services. A celebration of life memorial service was planned for a later date.
In 1986, she retired to the Minneapolis , Minnesota area, where she provided pulpit supply and led Bible studies and prayer groups in her apartment complex. She later moved to Rochester, Minnesota, to be near a son, and then to Westfield, Indiana, to live with her daughter.
Marian Elizabeth Anderson was born on September 14, 1916, to Ambrose and Leila (McKeen) Anderson at a farm near Excelsior, Minnesota. She graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis and attended Northwestern College there. Marian then worked with children at Bethany Orphanage in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky.
Marian is survived by her children: Daniel (Trudy) Gabel, of Watertown, South Dakota; Lois Joy Swenson Franklin, of Carmel, Indiana; Stephen Gabel, of Loves Park, Illinois; and Wesley (Diane) Gabel, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
On September 8, 1944, she married the Rev. Glen S. Gabel, and together they led congregations in ministering to communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota over a period spanning several decades. North Dakota churches included Langdon-Harvey-Center, Hope-Finley-Romnes, Lidgerwood-
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, on December 14, 1971; foster daughter DeLores Peters; and her six siblings.
Yoko Tsukamoto 1935-2020 Yoko Tsukamoto, 85, widow of the Rev. Minoru Tsukamoto, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the Jenkins Living Center in Watertown, South Dakota. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no public services were held. Yoko Ogoshi was born on July 10, 1935, to Japanese immigrants living in São Paulo, Brazil. She had five brothers. Although she loved studying and learning,
the lack of family resources meant that she had to work at her father’s bakery rather than continue studying past elementary school. In her early 20s, she heard the life-changing message of what God had done for her through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and gave her life to Him. She soon met a Japanese missionary, Minoru Tsukamoto, who had just arrived in Brazil. They married in 1960 and ministered together in Brazil for two years and then in Paraguay for 26 years. Their two children, Ruth and Daniel, were both born and raised there.
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Yoko enjoyed cooking for groups at many church events. Using her artistic abilities, she created children’s Sunday School materials by hand for many years. In 1986, they moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, where Minoru served the First United Methodist Church for two years. Then they moved to Watertown, South Dakota, where Minoru served as chaplain at Jenkins Living Center for more than two decades. At Watertown, Yoko took on the challenge of completing her high school degree, this time in English. She could communicate
in Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish, and English. She shared the gospel with those around her, especially through the unique handmade cards she shared for holidays. She will be remembered as a hard worker who was tireless in her commitment to ministry and missions. Yoko is survived by her two children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Minoru, on Dec.17, 2018.
Darlene Finney 1929-2020 Darlene Finney, 91, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Mobridge, South Dakota, widow of the Rev. Charles Finney, died Wednesday, Nov. ember25, 2020, at the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. Memorial services were held at a later date.
Ashton, Seneca, Cresbard-DeVoe-Scatterwood, Buffalo GapFairburn-Pringle, Hurley-Davis-Viborg, Britton-Langford, Hitchcock-Broadland-LaDelle, Burke Larger Parish, White LakeUnderwood, Colman-Chester, Mobridge, and Faith. Charles retired in 1994.
They lived in Mobridge for many years. After Charles died on February 27, 2017, Darlene lived in Clear Lake briefly before Darlene June Moir was born on June 14, moving to Sioux Falls in the summer of 2020 to be near her 1929, in Day County, South Dakota, daughter. to Walter W. and Alma (Huwe) Moir. Darlene was a member of the Mobridge United Methodist She grew up near Webster, South Dakota, attended rural school Church. She enjoyed sewing, reading and art, specifically painting. and then graduated from Webster High School in 1947. She went She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. on to attend Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and South Dakota State College in Brookings, South Darlene is survived by her children: Cheryl Finney, of Sioux Dakota, before graduating with a degree in chemistry and home Falls, South Dakota; Richard (Joyce Rutherford) Finney, of economics from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. She taught Morrison, Colorado; and James (Chris) Finney, of Baton Rouge, in rural and small-town schools in South Dakota. Louisiana.; five grandchildren; a sister, Joyce (Jerry Corey) On August 17, 1954, Darlene was united in marriage to Charles Helgeson, of Humboldt, South Dakota.; a brother-in-law, Marion Lee Finney at Bristol, South Dakota. The following year they both Fabert, of Tacoma, Washington; and nieces, nephews, and other taught school in Willow Lake, South Dakota. Charles then pursued relatives. ministry, and together they served Methodist and United She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles; Methodist churches in South Dakota at Frankforther parents; two infant children; Carol and Michael.
V. Kaye Lord 1941-2021 V. Kaye Lord, 79, widow of the Rev. Glenn Lord, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at District Heights, Maryland. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the Pope Funeral Home in Forestville, Maryland, with the Rev. Esther Holimon officiating. Graveside services were held at the Silent Vale Cemetery in Maine Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, on February 8, 2021.
Vella Kaye Conrad was born on November 11, 1941, to William Howard Conrad and Carrie Maye (Vanzant) Conrad at Coffeyville, Kansas. When she was five, the family moved off the farm into Coffeyville. Her father died in 1949, when she was seven; her mother worked two jobs to support the family and later remarried. Kaye grew up in Coffeyville, where she graduated from high school. She attended community college for one year, to begin a career as a bookkeeper and secretary, and worked at Carter’s Parts Supply in Coffeyville.
Kaye was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Coffeyville, playing piano and organ there, starting when she was 16. At this church she met her future husband, the Rev. Glenn I. Lord and his son Glenn Jr. They were married on May 30, 1966.
newspaper in Edgeley. She was known for her sense of humor; and she loved dolls, collecting pretty dishes, prowling through antique stores, and playing piano. With every move, three things — her piano, typewriter, and dishes, always were packed.
Glenn and Kaye served churches of the Nazarene at Scottsbluff and Omaha, Nebraska; Fairbanks, Alaska; and Mound City, Missouri. In 1980, the family moved to North Dakota, where they served the Wesley United Methodist Church at Edgeley and then the Carrington Federated Church in Carrington.
Kaye is survived by her children: Glenn, Sherry, and Ryan; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline; two grandsons; her sister, Mary Joyce Hardaway Bailey; and her brother and sister-in-law, Charles Mont Conrad and Eddie Conrad.
Glenn retired from the Dakotas Conference in 1994. He and Kaye moved to their new home in rural Underwood, Minnesota, and served at the nearby Maine Presbyterian Church. In 2014, they moved to District Heights, Maryland, to live with their daughter Sherry.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Glenn, on June 23, 2020; her father; her mother, Maye Conrad Jennings, in 1976; her sister and brother-in-law, Greeta Conrad Cubie and Alex Cubie; her brother and sister-in-law, William Howard Conrad and Modena Conrad; and her brother-in-law, Elmer Hardaway.
A voracious reader, Kaye also enjoyed writing, penning columns for church newsletters and serving a short stint at the local
Judith Katter 1943-2021 Judith Katter, 77, wife of the Rev. John Katter, of Springfield, Missouri, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Shepherd of the Hills Nursing Home in Branson, Missouri.
(2001-2003), and Milbank Central (2003-2006). After John retired in 2006, they moved to Springfield.
Judith Marie Stefanski was born on August 7, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert and Dora Stefanski. She married John Katter on June 17, 2000.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, John; one daughter, Missi; two sons: Mike and P.J.; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; a brother, Terry; and several nieces and nephews.
Together, John and Judy served United Methodist churches in the Dakotas Conference at Olivet-Tripp (2000-2001), Olivet-Scotland
Judy enjoyed knitting, quilting, reading, watching sports and movies, and playing board games and card games.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents.
Phyllis Erdmann 1924-2021 Phyllis Erdmann, 96, widow of the Rev. E. Walter Erdmann, died Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Good Samaritan Village of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life was held Monday, July 12, 2021, at Sunnycrest United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls. Interment is in the Erdmann family plot in the Goodrich Cemetery at Goodrich, North Dakota, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Phyllis Louise Olinger was born December 21, 1924, the third daughter of John and Lena (Dietrich) Olinger, at Crystal, North Dakota. She was baptized at the Crystal Methodist Church. She attended elementary and secondary schools in Crystal, followed by Mayville State Teachers College in North Dakota. Phyllis married Edgar Walter Erdmann on June 10, 1944, in
Chicago. During WWII, Walt served in the U.S. Marines, and they lived on several military bases. Together Walt and Phyllis served EUB and then United Methodist churches in North Dakota and South Dakota at ChaffeeCasselton, Grand Forks Zion, Bismarck First, Valley City, Milbank Central, and Jamestown St. Paul’s. After Walt retired in 1987, they served churches in Curlew and Ayrshire, Iowa, and Valley Springs, California. Phyllis believed in nurturing women and children, as evidenced by the leadership roles she held: president of the Women’s Society of World Service of the Dakota Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, 1960-1964; and Parent-Teachers Association president of Belmont Elementary School, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1961-1962. She was a certified laboratory teacher for nursery and kindergarten work of the Dakotas Conference,
taught Sunday School and confirmation classes, and led Bible studies. She was a member of United Methodist Women and various church committees, sang in church choirs, and volunteered at elementary schools and nursing homes.
Cynthia (Ron) Moegenburg of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Celeste (Michael) Eld of Blackfoot, Idaho; and Joel (Tina) Erdmann of Mobile, Alabama; 29 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
Phyllis was employed as a schoolteacher, credit manager at a JC Penney store, office manager at Dietrich and Son, Inc., school secretary, and church secretary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walt, on October 18, 1994; her parents; two sisters; two brothers-in-law; one granddaughter and one nephew.
Her hobbies included quilting, music, games such as Scrabble and Rook, camping and travel. Phyllis is survived by her children: Rennae (Lloyd) Petersen of Marshall, Minnesota; Vince (Linda) Erdmann of Muleshoe, Texas;
Doris Vos 1923-2021 Doris Vos, 97, widow of the Rev. James Vos, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her home in White River, South Dakota. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 10, at the Community Center in White River. Interment followed at the White River Cemetery. Doris Eloise Brooking was born on June 16, 1923, to Herbert and Isadore (Hayes) Brooking. She grew up on the family farm nine miles northwest of Onida in Sully County, South Dakota. She attended schools in Onida and the rural Hartford school district. She graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1941 and then majored in home economics at South Dakota State College in Brookings. It was at SDSC where Doris met James Vos of Oskaloosa, Iowa. On June 23, 1947, she married her “Army guy.” Their first home was in Ames, Iowa, where Jim attended school. Doris worked as home demonstration agent in Boone County, west of Ames. In July 1948, they returned to South Dakota and farmed with Doris’s brother on the farm where she grew up. In September 1956, Jim began his ministry in the South Dakota Conference at the Methodist Church in Hayes. In March 1961, they moved to Philip, where Doris was a substitute teacher and worked for a year as a music teacher. In 1966, they moved to Conde. Doris taught homemaking classes in the high school for their five years there. In 1971, they transferred to Clear Lake, and Doris taught at Gary. White River became home in 1974. Again, Doris did substitute teaching and taught homemaking for two years. In 1979, Jim’s ministry took them to Selby, where Doris worked at the Good Samaritan Health Care Center. In 1985, Jim retired, and they
returned to White River to live near daughter Phoebe. Doris was involved in many organizations including United Methodist Women, Order of the Eastern Star (79-year member), American Legion Auxiliary, Home Demonstration Clubs, Federated Women’s Club, Senior Citizens, and church choirs. For more than 20 years, she joined residents at the White River Care Center for a weekly sing-along. Doris loved music, especially playing the piano. She was the church pianist for many years. Doris and Jim traveled many miles in support of family activities. They rarely missed local school activities or community events. Jim died February 12, 2011. After a fall in 2013, Doris resided at assisted living facilities in Pierre and Winner. In 2017, she returned to her home in White River, where she was cared for by her children, primarily Martha. Doris is survived by her children: Becky (Joe) Dougherty of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Andy (Jodi Hanson) Vos, and Phil (Joyce) Vos of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Martha (Byron) Janke of Sturgis, South Dakota, and Phoebe (Dan) Krogman of White River, South Dakota; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Helen Vos; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents; two brothers; two sisters; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; son-in-law Bill Logsdon; and one step-grandson.
In memory
Staff
Robert Lower 1942-2021
Minot, North Dakota.
Robert Lower, 78, of Milbank, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at his home, following a brief illness. Funeral services, following pandemic safety precautions and livestreamed, were held on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Fargo, North Dakota, with the Rev. Dave Motta officiating. Burial was on Friday, April 2, at Rose Hill Cemetery in
Robert Wesley Lower was born on September 14, 1942, in Eureka, California, to James Wesley and Evelyn (Norenberg) Lower. Bob grew up in Arcata, California, where he graduated from high school. He married Ada Shaffer on October 24, 1964. Bob served in the United States Air Force for more than two decades. He served during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, and Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Bob was stationed at Minot Air Force Base in Minot when he was honorably discharged on September 30, 1983. Bob was a business professor at Minot State University. He and Ada were missionaries for the Dakotas Conference, working with Children of the Harvest (2005-2007), from which they started the Spirit Lake Ministry Center. He then worked for the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation as associate director for North
Dakota (2007-2011). In January 2012, Bob was selected by the Dakotas Conference as the associate disaster response coordinator for the Minot area (2012-2015), during the Souris River flood recovery. At its 2015 session in Fargo, North Dakota, the Dakotas Conference awarded Bob the Genesis Award, recognizing his lifegiving efforts at support, resiliency, and leadership. He worked a variety of other jobs including tree farmer and business owner. Later he served as the business manager at Calvary United Methodist Church in Fargo. Bob and Ada later moved to Milbank to be closer to their daughters. Bob was a kindhearted man with a huge heart for missions. He and Ada donated countless hours to The Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry and Taste of Heaven Soup Kitchen. He was active with the church’s men’s ministry and offered leadership and volunteerism. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans. Bob loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and enjoyed grilling and cooking for his family. He had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing. Bob is survived by his wife, Ada, of Milbank, South Dakota; two daughters: Tami (Lonnie) Boschee and Deb (Thom) Bowsher, all of Milbank; an extended daughter, Tracy (Dennis) Gramps, of Bellevue, Nebraska; four grandchildren and an extended granddaughter; two sisters: Evelyn (Mike) Boydstun and Jan Smith, all of Redding, California; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant sons; a granddaughter, Alexis; and a sister, Alice Hopkins.
Candles were lit for those deceased persons remembered at the Celebration of Life and Ministry Service. Conference colay leaders Myrna Hill, left, and Jane Hincks, right, light the candles during the Celebration of Life in Ministry on June 11, 2021, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Roll of the Dead - Dakotas Conference Clergy Prior to November 7, 1992 please refer to Conference Archivist, PO Box 460, Mitchell SD 57301 1992 1992 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1995 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003
Don J. Kingensmith Donald Goold Henry Vix Stuart A. Parvin Walter Erbele Millard Aubey, Jr. Robert Strutz Reuben A. Tanquist H. Jack Berg Walter Elmer E. Walter Erdmann Grant Carlson Stanley Caine Richard Moberly Robert Wegner Otto Lehner Randy Atherton Carolyn Hansum Oliver Brekke H. Howard Miller Jerry Wickre Richard Teichmann John V. Leach Gideon Eberhart Charles Horner Peder Ackerman Charles Levi Louderback Wesley Hunter Willis E. Walker Walter Larson Ardell Aleson Edward Parker Darrel Leach Darald Church Frank Traver Henry Hottman Harvey Sander Clarence Ketterling Willliam Fillingim Arthur Brooks Francis Tannehill Charles McDowell Earl Lewis Kenneth Eastin Gerald Hill Clarence Palmer Cecil Miller Glenn Hammerlee Kenneth Farr Clifford Nielsen Lyle Miller Elmer Sprunk Otto Gehring Robert Olson William Meile Arthur Wesley, Jr. Ervin Rudolph David Workman Ralph Cushing Harry Williams C. Emory Anderson
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2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015
W. Russell Harris Robert H. Wagner Robert Collitt Charles Hunt Royal Marty Ralph F. Dunn Ronald H. Hartung Roger Thomas J. Carleton Green Christopher Miller Jacqueline Moon Kenneth Moreland Elon Keeler Donald Geiman Richard Stokey Clayton Berry Norman Pearson Vernon Morrison Joseph Dudley Kenneth Voas Samuel Graf Donald Rahn Ann Weisenfluh Irvin Hultin Norman Neumann Kenneth Hairgrove Marv Miller James Vos Henry Goldsack Bob Vessey Jim Cissell Norm Shawchuck Ben Zimmerman Paul Custer Grant Piehl Orland Sloat Dwayne F. Knight Edward Ehresman Wayne Rager Stanley Johnson George Worner Robert Brown Wesley Hart Donald Klarup Clarence Stanley Wesley Halbritter Russell Tarver Roger Russell Alvin Crandall Marvin Eldridge Harold Fitch Roland Walkes Carol Iwerks Don Veglahn Otto Edward “Ed” Kinzler Theodor “Ted” Rath Robert Nielsen Robert Logan Robert “Bob” Cappel [LLP] Jeanne Higgins
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2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020
Richard “Dick” Salmonson James “Jim” Pomeroy Russell Wilson Wilbur "Ray" Martin Charles Finney Donald Hadrick Walter Nelson Ralph Sjursen Gene Kroger Grace E. Huck David Knecht James Waisanen Minoru Tsukamoto Francis Kinzler Michael A. Ward Robert Roth Marilyn Nelson William Cascini Janet Miller Raymond John Gibson Donald Lagge James Persons Glenn Lord
2/26/16 4/8/16 8/16/16 12/10/16 2/27/17 8/20/17 10/27/17 12/7/17 5/14/18 8/12/18 9/11/18 11/4/18 12/17/18 1/8/19 3/14/19 3/16/19 4/7/19 5/17/19 6/2/19 2/28/20 3/21/20 5/31/20 6/23/20
2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021
Ken Oswald John Bushell Norman Winkelman Donald Greenough Elizabeth Conrad Smart Steven Olson Raymond Earl Stucke Gustav Van Tassel
7/17/20 7/26/20 11/6/20 12/1/20 12/7/20 12/21/20 2/25/21 4/23/21
DIACONAL MINISTERS 1994 Virginia Storm Peasley 2008 Judy Kerr
2/30/94 3/20/08
DEACONESS 1999 Alice Nearhood
10/2/99
MISSONARIES 1992 Jessie Ames Pfaff 2002 Ethelyn Jacoway 2008 Iris Allum 2008 Ruth Elmer
9/6/92 11/6/02 8/13/08 9/7/08
Roll of the Dead – Clergy Spouses Prior to listed dates, please refer to Conference Archivist, P.O. Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 1992 1992 1992 1992 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1995 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999
Nona (Emmanuel) Hansen Florence (Robert) Bates Nette (Theodore)Torgerson Elsie (Richard) Rowe Margaret (Roy) Long Carol (Wesley) Hart Effie Mae (J. Wendell) Walton Rose (Ira) Herzberg Anna L. (John) Madison Blanche (Lewis) Dickinson Lota (Christopher) Miller Esther (Rudolph) Rieker Rhea (Marion) Smith Rosaline (Charles) Carter Ester (Reuben A.) Tanquist Edna (John) Leach Barbara (Ernest) Jensen Delores (Joel) Harris Elva (Sven Samuelson) Nickel Elizabeth (William) Kugel Lorine (John B.) Cecil Sylva (Henry) Allison Helen Eunice (Charles) McDowell Joyce B. (R. Marcus) Walker Bernice (A.W.) Gugin Myrtle (John) Stuart Sarah (Frank) Rumer Edna (Stuart) Parvin Jessie (Everett) Jarman Lula (A.L.) Walker Mable (Harold) Eastburn Ethel (Harold) Wagar Cora (Harold) Strutz Esther (Thomas) Benoy Nona (Alvin R.) Crandall Martha (Ronald) Rice
4/26/92 7/3/92 8/23/92 10/21/92 2/20/93 4/15/93 9/21/93 10/7/93 11/20/93 1/4/94 2/6/94 3/1/94 3/7/94 3/23/94 5/7/94 8/31/94 10/20/94 12/5/94 1/10/95 1/17/95 5/14/95 9/2/95 3/1/96 8/1/96 9/26/96 10/1/96 10/29/96 11/18/96 5/20/97 10/9/97 3/15/98 7/28/98 12/19/98 7/15/99 7/17/99 10/3/99
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Bert (Donna) Stewart Bertha (Elmer) Sprunk Dorothy (Henry J.) Gernhardt Lucille (Thomas) Barnard E. Darlene (Charles) McVay Virginia (Robert) Collitt Helen (Leonard) Kruckenberg Anna (Norman) Pearson Marjorie (John) DeVries Ruth (William) Arnold Pauline (Stanley) Caine Mildred (Edwin O.) Hessel Erma (Garnett H.) Moritz Carol (Harvey) Sander Myrtle L. (Charles) Richardson Cordelia (Donald) Goold Savilla (Vernon) Morrison Bette (H. Jack) Berg Stephen (Gail) Shlanta Lona (Glenn W.) Phillips Dorothy (Bee S.) Locher Elaine (Vincent) Schneider Betty H. (J. Ralph) McNeil Stella (John) Bushell Florence (Sumner) Williams Carolyn (Roland) Voegeli Pat (Earl) Lewis Margaret (John) McMullen Alice (Robert) Feind Gerald (Linda) Baldock Shirley (Kenneth) Farr Rubye C. (William) Ellis Wanda (John) Hisel Lokiel (Elon) Keeler Jane (Tom) Lavery Hazel (Ralph) Dunn
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2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017
Verna (Otto) Gehring Tess (“Al”) Aleson Ruth (Darald) Church Ruth (Walter) Erbele Eunice (Millard) Aubey Ida (Ben) Zimmerman Florence (Kenneth) Oswald Mary (Steve) Johnson Carolyn (William) Meile Esther (Sterling) Wenzel Cecelia (Francis) Tannehill Lillie (James) Torbert Jane (Clarence) Ketterling Ruth (Grant) Carlson Snow Alice (Ted) Dockter Ruth (Royal) Marty Jennie (Richard) Stokey Donna (Glenn) Hammerlee Maybelle (Wayne) McKirdy Donna (Darwin) Kopfmann Luella (Don) Barbalace Jeanette (Emory) Anderson Melva (Clarence) Stanley Ida (John) Iszler Alice (William) Kaye Freda (Clarence) Schaeffer Nadia (Clayton) Berry Grace (Howard) Miller Leona “Betty” (Robert) Nielsen Arlue (Roger) Thomas Fern (Dwayne) Knight Pauline (Carleton) Green Anita (John) Gibson Shirley (Henry) Goldsack Nancy (Paul) Smith Lois (Peder) Ackerman Mabel (Edward) Ehresman Helen (Robert) Vessey Effie (Willis) Walker Viola (Walter) Elmer Helen (Henry) Vix Leila “Tibbie” (Harold) Fitch Naomi (D. James) Farnham Anne (Ron) Hartung Annette “Annie” (Wayne) Tieszen Agnes (Edward) Parker Velma (Francis) Kinzler Eileen (Samuel) Graf Vinola (Otto) Lehner Marjorie (Robert) Logan Evelyn (Wesley) Hunter Betty Jo (Marvin) Eldridge Lola (Walter) Schott Sallie (Max) Meier Doris (Russell) Wilson Marjorie (Stanley) Johnson Wylie (Kathy) Hammond Bonnie (Roger Smith) Heckathorn Margaret (Wendell) Janetzki Margaret “Peg” (Charles) Ritter Ruth (Gerald) Hill Harlan (Lyla) Siebrecht Edna (Harold) Boardman Verlaine (Roland) Walkes Geraldine (Frank) Traver Evelyn (Frank) Whitney
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Sharleen "Shari" (Royal) Archer James (Donna) McLaird Nancy (Don) Veglahn Elizabeth (Kenneth) Eastin Evelyn (Clifford) Nielsen Phyllis (Gerald) Fike Dorothy (Lloyd) Grinager Lindbloom Marion (Lionel) Muthiah Joy (Paul) Custer Frances (Robert) Wagner Karla (Darrel) Leach Archer Melba (Robert) Brown Barbara (Kenneth) Voas Royce (Elizabeth Jassmann) Massingill Barbara (Wesley) Hart Joyce (Virgil) Holmes Murray Smith (Donna Kjonaas) Dorothy (David) Workman Virginia (Russell)Tarver Velma (Ervin) Rudolph Joan (Richard)Teichman Grace (Peter) Moe Marian (Glen) Gabel Yoko (Minoru) Tsukamoto Darlene (Charles) Finney Vella Kaye (Glenn) Lord Judith (John) Katter Phyllis (Edgar Walter) Erdmann Doris (James) Vos
SPOUSE OF LAY SUPPLY 2008
Otto “Pat” (Elaine) Scott
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3/14/08
Roll of the Dead - Other Clergy Listed below are other clergy who passed away since May 1 of the previous year. Other clergy include those clergy who had a connection to the conference but were not members. Prior to May 1, 2012 please refer to Conference Archivist, PO Box 460, Mitchell SD 57301 Other Clergy
Bishop Spouses
Dr. Michael D. Ryan, 88, of Mitchell, South Dakota, died Nov. 22, 2020. He supplied Oldham (April-September 1955) and Colman-Wellman (October 1, 1955-1957) Methodist churches in the South Dakota Conference and was admitted on trial in 1957. He was ordained deacon in 1959 but was discontinued at his request in 1962. In 1972, he was the first professor to teach "Death Camp Theology" in the Theological School at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, where he taught from 1969 to 1997.
Betty Ann (Fisher) Boulton, 88, formerly of Lathrop, Missouri, died July 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, from complications following surgery. Betty was born on July 18, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Ernest Lee and Bessie Ann (Steele) Fisher. Betty had a musical career that thrived as she moved from place to place with her minister husband, Edwin C. Boulton, whom she married on July 17, 1949. Edwin was bishop of both the North Dakota Conference and the South Dakota Conference, 1981-1988, residing in Fargo.
Other Clergy Spouses Annetta “Ann” Ketterling, 96, widow of the Rev. Oliver Ketterling, died October 9, 2020. Together Ann and Oliver served Evangelical United Brethren churches in the North Dakota Conference at Linton, Hazen-Beulah, and TappenMedina, before moving to California in 1967. Oliver was on Honorable Location when he died December 29, 2011. Ruth (Feldmann) Pittenger, 90, died February 28, 2021. She was married to the Rev. Richard “Dick” Pittenger when they served in the South Dakota Conference at Spearfish, Brookings, as a district superintendent at Huron, and at Sioux Falls First. They divorced in 1981.
Dennis Bradley “Brad” Kiesey, 75, husband of retired Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey, died January 27, 2021, after an eightmonth battle with cancer. Brad was born to Theodore and Ernestine (Murdock) Kiesey on October19, 1945, in Washington County, Iowa. He practiced law in Washington County for 45 years. Brad married Deborah Lieder in 1975. Bishop Lieder Kiesey was resident bishop of the Dakotas Conference, 20042012, living at Fargo and then Mitchell.
Eighteen licensed local pastors were celebrated and recognized during the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on June 11th, 2021. The pastors who were able to be present at the Celebration of Life in Ministry in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, were, left to right, (Bishop Laurie Haller) Revs. John Anderson, Taryn Ragels, Tiana Bohn, Teresa Whetsel, Annie Carlson, Jason Christensen, Tiffany Ortman, Derek Runge, Kimberly Hipple, and Amber Laffey.
IX. PASTORAL RECORDS
Retirees Rev. Ken Ballard Ken Ballard never dreamed he would end up being a pastor. He spent several years working as a heavy equipment operator. Then he became a gunsmith. He was getting set to open up a gunsmith shop, but God had other plans. “God called me to lead with my heart. I am to love His people. I feel what they feel. I celebrate with them. I cry with them. That is how I lead. That is what I am called to do,” said Pastor Ken. As a child, he grew up Episcopalian. Ballard remembers his desire to serve the church as an acolyte. Being an acolyte required being confirmed and trained. That happened for Ballard, and that seemed to satisfy his call from God. As he went through his high school years, he struggled to keep his connection with God. He ended up going to a youth group with a girlfriend at a United Methodist Church, led by former Bishop Edward Paup. He married his high school sweetheart Joyce.
One day the pastor at UMC in Cedaredge, Colorado, approached Ballard and asked him to think about his call to pastoral ministry. “It was at that point I decided to stop negotiating with God and just listen,” said Ballard. The answer came that he was being called into pastoral ministry. “I wondered, how is this going to happen? I don’t have an undergraduate degree. I have a wife and kids to support. God was calling me back to the United Methodist Church,” said Pastor Ken. “I just turned it over to God. I then learned about the licensed local pastor process.” He has served the Dakotas Conference at Edgeley, Kulm, and Nortonville in North Dakota; Sundance, Wyoming; Webster; and Eureka in South Dakota. In retirement he plans to enjoy his 60-acre farm in Merricourt, North Dakota.
Rev. Dave Motta “My faith has not changed but has grown. My faith is based on the word of God that doesn’t change, but we change. I have learned some lessons the hard way. I have more grace and compassion for all people,” says Rev. Dave Motta, who will retire after serving the Dakotas Conference for 38 years. Rev. Dave Motta grew up in Illinois going to an Evangelical United Brethren Church (EUB). He knew a lot about God but didn’t make a commitment to God until the age of 17. It was his brother Gary who led him on a path to follow Christ and be in ministry. He was a model. Gary is a retired United Methodist minister. Motta attended Westmar College in Iowa on a wrestling scholarship. At Westmar, he found good fellowship in Bible study, and groups that shared testimony, sang at churches and helped with summer camps. Pastor Dave obtained a degree in secondary education and wanted to coach wrestling.
He couldn’t find teaching jobs. A youth worker job was open, but Dave didn’t feel the job was a good match. Then Pastor Sam Graff drove from Milbank, South Dakota, to Westmar in LeMars, Iowa, to talk to him about the job. Graff asked that Motta interview for the job. “Sam seemed godly and different than me. He was in a nice suit and put together. I was wearing baggy pants and didn’t even have my shirt tucked in. But Sam accepted me for who I was.” said Motta. Graff convinced him to apply, and Motta spent three years in Milbank. After seminary, Pastor Dave was appointed to Stickney, South Dakota. In 1991, he was appointed as the associate pastor at First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Then in May of 1996, he was appointed to serve Calvary United Methodist Church in Fargo, North Dakota. In retirement, he plans to move to a cabin in Finlayson, Minnesota. Dave and his wife Mary purchased the cabin a few years ago.
Rev. Jeffrey Neuberger When Jeffrey Neuberger retired from his work with the federal government, he answered God’s call to ministry. He accepted a position working at the Care Center in Strasburg, North Dakota. Neuberger found himself filling in for pastors. He also conducted services at the Strasburg Care Center. Pastor Marlin Sapp encouraged his call. He soon found himself leading adult and youth Sunday school programs, working with the food pantry, participating in the ministerial group, and working with the Kid’s Club at the United Methodist Church.
The path God had placed on his heart became very real. “I am extremely excited about my calling and I will do everything I can to serve God,” said Neuberger. He entered the process to become a licensed local pastor and was assigned to serve at Park River and Fordsville churches in North Dakota. Pastor Jeffrey is now serving at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, South Dakota.
Rev. Rick Pittenger “Don’t seek to live someone else’s life. It is just not you. You have no right to put on a false face and pretend you are someone you are not. Instead, when you meet someone new, figure instead, I will bring something new into this person’s life. Because he or she has never met anyone like me, nor will he or she ever meet anyone quite like me. For in the eyes of God, I am unique and irreplaceable.” This is the mantra of Rev. Rick Pittenger, who will retire after serving 40 years in ministry. A family of pastors surrounded Pittenger. His dad was a United Methodist pastor. His mother was a deacon in The United Methodist Church. Rick’s aunt married a Methodist pastor. His mother’s dad was also a Methodist pastor. Sitting in the pew as a pastor’s kid was not what led him to become an ordained elder. It was his spiritual journey at Dakota Wesleyan University. At DWU, he became involved in campus ministry with the encouragement of Rev. Bob Ruedebusch. “I thought I was headed to South Dakota State University to be a Jackrabbit fan. My dad and sister attended SDSU, so that was my plan also. I had even registered for classes,” said Rick. “I was in a singing group with Bob Ruedebusch, The All-American Bi-Centennial Singing Group. I worked at a shoe store and thought I would take a year before I headed to college. Bob invited me to come to Dakota Wesleyan. He said they were looking for a bass, which I sing. I got into DWU Highlanders as the bass. We went all over with the president of DWU, Rev. Don Messer, and would sing where he spoke.”
During Pittenger’s junior year of college, he responded to a call to serve as a youth pastor in Claremont, Hecla, and Houghton, South Dakota, for the summer with Rev. Bob Brown. Rev. Brown took a leave for three months, so Rick ended up as the lone pastor. “I had my first funeral that summer as a pastor. I didn’t know anything about funerals. So I called my dad. He wrote ten pages of written notes of everything he did from the time he got the call from the family through the completion of the burial. To this day, I use his graveside service liturgy,” said Pastor Rick. He spent two summers serving at Claremont, Hecla, and Houghton. The second summer, while he was driving through the rain, he asked God for a sign about what was next. He came over a hill. The sun was shining on the highway. “I was dating Becky, who was in Sioux Falls. So I spent a lot of time traveling between Sioux Falls and Claremont, South Dakota. I knew this was only for the summer. I had just graduated from college. I was asking God for a sign. I was driving through this rainstorm, talking to God. I came over the hill and saw the sun. I felt that God was telling me you are on the right path,” said Rick. “I knew at that moment God was calling me to be a pastor.” Rev. Pittenger has served the Dakotas Conference at Arlington and Lake Preston; Harrisburg; Minot Vincent; Fargo Faith; Avera Sacred Heart chaplaincy; Vermillon and Gayville; and Milnor, Sheldon, and Wyndmere. After 20 moves and 40 years of ministry, Rick and Becky plan to retire at their home in Fargo, North Dakota, and spend time traveling and connecting with family. He always plans to have his camera nearby today and in the days to come.
Rev. Rod Tkach When it comes to characterizing his ministry, Rev. Rod Tkach will tell you that, “It is as much about the head as it is the heart. It’s not only important that people know what they believe about Jesus, but why they believe it.” Rod grew up in McClusky, North Dakota, in a family known as sidewalk farmers. That is, they lived in town and drove out to the farm. Through his involvement in the Evangelical United Brethren Church (EUB), God began to expand his world beyond McClusky. He was heavily involved with the United Methodist Youth Fellowship and was instrumental in providing leadership for a community-wide youth rally. The speakers were from Briercrest Bible College in Canada. His mom’s faith continues to inspire him. Now in her nineties, the days of working the fields and writing Christmas programs are in the past. But her vibrant faith and desire to grow in wisdom and knowledge remain. Rod’s love of reading, learning, and writing can be traced to her. The tenacity of faith, the commitment to stay close to Jesus, in spite of the circumstances, and Rod’s work ethic can be traced to his dad.
Pastor Rod went to Jamestown College (now Jamestown University) where he got a dose of reality when it came to pastoral ministry. In college he shadowed the pastor of his home church, was involved with Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, served as a student pastor at Jud, North Dakota. Pastor Rod said, “I just tired of trying to outrun God. Wherever I went to get away from Him, He was already there!” He completed his Master of Divinity degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky, and returned to the Dakotas Conference to serve at Elgin and Bowman, North Dakota. He then returned to Asbury earning a doctoral degree in preaching before returning to serve Washburn and Center, Wesley United Methodist Church in Grand Forks, and Faith United Methodist Church in Williston, all in North Dakota. Pastor Rod plans to retire to Starkville, Mississippi. Time will tell how long he can resist the call of the mountains! In the meantime, Rod plans to continue to write, hopefully adding to what’s been published.
The retirement class of 2021 was recognized on June 11, 2021, at the Celebration of Life in Ministry during the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Pictured are, left to right, Bishop Laurie Haller, Rev. Kenneth Ballard, and Rev. Rick Pittenger. Not pictured are Rev. David Motta, Rev. Jeffrey Neuberger, and Rev. Rodney Tkach.
2021 New Clergy
Four pastors were commissioned at the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Th four are, left to right, Rev. Quaya Ackerman, Rev. Julie Gregg, Rev. Michele Slott, and Rev. Rodney Knock. They were commissioned during the Celebration of Life in Ministry on June 11th, 2021, by interim Bishop Laurie Haller.
Photo by Dave Stucke.
Three pastors were ordained as elders in the Dakotas Conference on June 11, 2021. Pictured are, left to right, Rev. Autumn Krueger, Rev. Valerie Hummel LaBounty, and Rev. Seth LaBounty. The ordination was administered by Bishop Laurie Haller during the Celebration of Life in Ministry at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Photo by Dave Stucke.
Service Records ACKERMAN, QUAYA – PE. Licensed 17; Commissioned & PM 21. Appts: 17 Arthur; 10/1/21 Rapid City Rapid Valley. BS NDSU; MA Globe University; MDiv SFS. Matthew.
ADAMS, BRUCE J – FE. Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 89. Appts: 81-82 Summer youth intern Fairfield, Iowa, First Baptist Church; 83-84 Starkweather-Hampden; 86 Ellis/ Brothersfield; 87 Kulm-Jud; 92 Edgely/ Kulm; 01 Faulkton/ Seneca; 06 Lead-Deadwood Trinity; 12 Mandan. BA DWU; MDiv North American Baptist. Cathy; Calli, Amy. ADEL, JEFF – FE. Commissioned & PM 09; Elder & FM 12. Appts: 08 McCook Lake; 11 Gettysburg/ Onida/ Agar.
ALESON, DARREL - RE. Deacon & PM 72; Elder & FM 75. Appts: 72 School; 74 Holmes/ Pleasant View/ Thompson; 77 Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan.; 78 Cando/ Churches Ferry; 81 Williston/ Grenora/ Bainville; 84 Transfer to Yellowstone Conf; 88 Transfer to ND Conf; 88 St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck; 92 St. Alexius Medical Center and Driscoll; 08 Underwood (LTFT); 11 Retired. BA Westmar; BS UND; MDiv Iliff. Deborah; Wendy, Joshua. ALESON, DENNIS E - RE. Deacon & PM 73; Elder & FM 76. Appts: 73 School; 75 Hettinger Bethany; 77 Chaplain, USAF; 9/1/03 Retired from USAF; 04 Leave of Absence; 09 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Iliff; CAPS Pacific School of Religion. ALLEN, JOEL - FE. Commissioned 02; FM 05. Appts: 13 transferred from Kentucky Conf; 13 DWU. Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN; MDiv Asbury; PhD Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Kitty; Johanna, Emma. ANDERSON, JENNIFER - FE. Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 17.Appts: 07 New Rockford/ Kvernes ELCA; 12 Extension North Carolina Conf (Durham, Calvary) (3/4); 17 Extension Minnesota Conf (Burnsville Grace), 19 Extension Minnesota Conf. (Roseville/St. Anthony Park: Centennial) BA Jamestown; MDiv Duke. Blair, Marie, Paul, Elizabeth. ANDERSON, JOHN E - PL. Licensed 20 PL. Appts: 1/1/20 Woonsocket Interim (3/4) DS assignment; 20 Woonsocket (3/4). BA Augustana, PhD Baylor, MTS Duke Divinity. Taryn; Evan, Emmett, Selah.
ANDERSON, PEDER O - RE. Deacon & PM 79; Elder & FM 81. Appts: 78 School; 79 Grace City/ Sutton; 83 Tuttle/ Robinson; 86 Hettinger/ Bethany; 8/1/88 Kindred/ Kindred Zion; 91 Sabbatical Leave; 92 Leave of Absence (June-Dec); 12/92 Antelope (1/4); 3/1/01 Fargo Calvary (1/2)/Antelope (1/4); 7/1/01 Fargo Calvary (1/2); 1/1/02 Fargo Calvary (3/4); 1/1/06 Fargo Calvary; 10 Washburn/ Center/ Turtle Lake; 14 Retired. BS UND; MDiv Asbury. Bonnie; Luke, Nathaniel. ANDREWS, DAVID - RE. Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 73. Appts: 69 School; 71 Transfer to SD Conf; 71 Draper/ Murdo; 10/73 Murdo/ Draper/ Vivian; 76 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 79 Transfer to ND Conf; 79 Hazen/ Riverdale Community; 81 Hazen; 86 Fargo Edgewood; 96 Oakes/ Cogswell; 03 Miller/ Greenleaf; 08 Retired. 8/1/10 Wahpeton UMC Interim (3/4); 1/1/13-7/1/13 Lisbon (3/4). BA UND; MDiv Asbury. Dorothy; Alicia, Jessica, David. ANDREWS, DONALD - RE. Deacon & PM 68; Elder & FM 70. Appts: 68 School; 70 Hillsboro; 79 Bismarck McCabe; 86 School; 10/87 St James Community Hospital, Butte, MT; 10/88 Trinity Medical Center, Minot; 03 -20 Rugby Emmanuel United UMC/PCUSA (LTFT); 07 Retired; 07 Rugby Emmanuel United UMC/ PCUSA (LTFT). BS Minot State; MDiv Saint Paul. Carolyn; Christa, Darin.
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ANDRUS, RICHARD ‘RICK’ - PL. Licensed 17 (FL); 19 FL to PL. Appts: 17 Parker/ Hurley; 19 Parker (3/4). Andrea; Regan.
ARCHER, ROYAL - RE. Elder (orders recognized) & PM 96; FM 00. Appts: July 95 Geddes/ Delmont, 00 Aberdeen North Highland; 05 Gregory/ Iona, 14 Gregory; 20 Retired; 20 Winner (1/4) and Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (1/4). BA Mid-American Nazarene; MDiv North American Baptist. Royal, Amber. ARNOLD, GAIL - RE. Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 93. Appts: 91 New Rockford/ Grace City, 96 DeSmet/ DeSmet UCC; 03 Belle Fourche; 11 Retired; 11-14 Camp Crook/ Buffalo UCC (1/4). BS University of LaVerne; MDiv Saint Paul. Clara; Christopher, Jennifer, Beckett, Sarah. ATKINS, AMY - FE. Commissioned & PM 10; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 10 Plankinton/ White Lake; 12 Milbank Parkview/ Big Stone City/ Ortonville, MN; 7/15/14 Fargo First; 11/1/16 Medical Leave; 7/21/17 Leave of Absence (para 353.2a). BA DWU; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. AVERY, MARTIN - PE. Commissioned & PM 15; Appts: 12 Wessington Springs; 15 Fargo Faith; 17 Leave of Absence (para 353.2a); 2/5/18 Extension to Richland/Colfax Our Savior’s Lutheran, ELCA (para 344.1(d)); 2/3/19 Extension to Canaan Moravian (para 344.1(d)). BS USD; MDiv Iliff. Addison, Evin, Rider. BADER, DANIEL P - FE. PL 94; Deacon & PM 00; Elder & FM 02. Appts: 94 White Lake/ Underwood; 97 West Ohio Conf; 00 Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 04 Valley City Epworth; 12 Pierre First; 18 Extension Minnesota Conference (Stillwater, Big Waters District) para 346.1. BA DWU; MDiv Methodist Theological School Ohio. Monica; Matthew, Nathaniel. BAIRD, HOWARD - FE. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Mitchell; 10/1/04 DeSmet, 08 Piedmont; 13 Grand Forks Wesley; 5/4/17 Medical Leave. BA Concordia; MDiv Iliff. Megan; Eliese, Grace, Myles. BAKER, RAYMOND L - FE. Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 90. Appts: 87 School; 88 Casselton/ Leonard; 92 Arthur/ Casselton/ Hunter; 95 Watertown First; 96 Director of Camping & Youth Ministries; 04 NW Superintendent; 10 Bismarck McCabe; 13 Minot Vincent; 17 Fargo Faith. BS UND; MDiv Saint Paul. Sarah; Michael, Steven. BALDOCK, LINDA - RE; License 93 (Iowa). Deacon & PM 96. Elder & FM 99. Appts: 96 School; 97 Pembina/ Joliette/ Humboldt; 06 Milnor/ Wyndmere/ Sheldon; 08 Rapid Valley Knollwood Heights; 10 White River/ Mission; 17 Retired; 17-18 White River/ Mission (3/4). BA Moorhead State; MDiv Saint Paul. Jerry Bottger; Laquita Black Lance, JJ Hernandez. BALLARD, KENNETH - RL; Licensed 06. Transfer to Dakotas Conf 06. Appts: 8/15/06 Edgeley/ Kulm; 08 Edgeley/ Kulm/ Nortonville; 12 Sundance, WY; 15 Webster/ Bristol-Butler; 19 Eureka; 21 Retired. Colorado School of Trades; Course of Study Saint Paul. Joyce; Christine, Robert. BALL-KILBOURNE, DEBRA G - RE. Deacon & PM 76 (Iowa Conf) Elder & FM 79 (Baltimore Conf). Appts: 83 Transfer to ND Conf; 83 Washburn-Center-Riverdale Community; 85 Western District Superintendent (ND Conf); 87 Jamestown First; 91-2/92 Maternity Leave (Para. 426.1); 92-97 Tennessee Conf; 97 West Fargo; 00 Director of Mission Engagement; 03 Northeast District Superintendent; 09 Bishop’s Assistant for Disaster Relief; 10 Minot Faith/ Des Lacs; 16 Retired; 1/20-21 Detroit Lakes (Minnesota Conf.) (LTFT). BA Buena Vista; MCE Garrett-Evangelical; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Gary; Matthew, Zachary.
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BALL-KILBOURNE, GARY L – RE. Deacon & PM 76 (Baltimore Conf); Elder & FM 79 (Baltimore Conf). Appts: 76 School; 78 Harpers Ferry Parish (WV); 80 School; 83 Transfer to ND Conf; 83 Washburn/Center/ Riverdale Community; 85 Center; 87 Jamestown First; 91 General Board of Discipleship; 97 Fargo First; 04 Jamestown Saint Paul; 10 Minot Vincent; 13 Retired; 13-15 Martin/ Drake (LTFT); 1/20-21 Detroit Lakes (Minnesota Conf.) (LTFT). BA McDaniel; MDiv GarrettEvangelical; MA Vanderbilt; PhD Vanderbilt. Debra; Matthew, Zachary. BANWART, JUDY – RE. Commissioned & PM 06. Elder & FM 09. Appts: 04 Hettinger; 12 Langdon; 16 Retired. BA Univ of Iowa; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Tamara, Edward.
BARTEL, ANDREW J – FE. 10/8/73 Licensed 06; Commissioned & PM 09; Elder & FM 12. Appts: 8/15/06 Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg; 09 Mitchell First; 9/20/10 Extension Wesley Acres Camp Director; 12 Milbank Central; 15 Extension Alaska Conf. (Anchorage, St John). BS University of Alaska-Anchorage; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Kate; James, Angus. BASS, GERALD – RE. Licensed 01; Commissioned & PM 04; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 9/15/01 Grand Forks Wesley; 03 West Fargo; 05 Grand Forks Wesley; 13 Retired; 7/1/13 Extension Minnesota Conf (LTFT); 9/15/14 St Thomas UMC, Grafton Federated UMC/PC-USA, Minto Knox PCUSA; 16-17 St. Thomas (1/4); 17-18 Grand Forks Wesley, less than full-time; 20 St.Thomas (1/4). BSEd; MEd UND; EdD UND; MDiv North American Baptist. Gail; Jodi, Amanda. BATES, WILLIAM L, JR – RE. Deacon & PM 70; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 70 School; 73 Fairmount/ Bethany/ Rosholt; 76 Grand Forks Zion; 86 Eastern District Superintendent (ND Conf); 91 Fargo First; 00 Minot Vincent; 05 Sioux Falls First; 12 Retired; 11/1/12 Ben Clare (LTFT). BA UND; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; DDiv DWU. Zachary, Bethany. BAUM, DEREK – FL. Licensed 09. Appts: 1/1/10 Huron First; 14 Aberdeen First Associate; 16 Aberdeen First Senior Pastor. MDiv SF Seminary. Lindsy; Zane, Jesiah, Thaydeus, Elleana.
BEHRENS, HAZEL – RE. Commissioned 07; Elder & FM 10. Appts: 99 Brothersfield; 00 Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg/ Brothersfield; 04 no appointment; 05 Brothersfield; 06 Elgin (Bethesda)/ Zoar/ Ebenezer UCC; 09 Elgin (Bethesda)/ Ebenezer UCC; 13 Streeter/ Medina/ Tappen; 18 Retired. Steve; Hulbert, Carl, George, Leazah, Wanda, Rose. BEHRENS, STEVE E – RE. Licensed to Preach, MN 91; Deacon & PM 94; Elder & FM 97. Appts: 93 Elkton-Elkton UCC, DS appointment; 94 United Parish of Elkton; 97 Parker/Hurley; 06 Hazen/ Beulah; 13 Steele/ Tuttle/ Robinson; 18 Retired; 18 Hitchcock (3/4). BS Northern State; MDiv North American Baptist. Hazel; Hulbert, Carl, George, Leazah, Wanda, Rose. BERKENPAS, DARLIS A – RE. Deacon & PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 84 School; 85 Yankton/ Gayville/ Volin Associate; 89 Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 95 Sioux Falls Asbury; 07 Spearfish; 7/1/11 Sabbatical; 11/1/11 Retired. BA Morningside College; MDiv Vanderbilt. Boyd Bristow. BIRKELAND, DAVID – RA. Licensed 96; AM 02. Appts: 96 Rock Lake/ Rolla/ Clyde; 00 Bowbells/ Donnybrook/ Kenmare; 08 Devils Lake; 13 Hazen/Beulah; 16 Cresbard/ Tolstoy; 18 Retired; 20 Ext. Walnut Grove, MN (1/4). AA Williston; BS UND; Briercrest; Course of Study Saint Paul. Cheryl; Jacob, Andy. BLACKBURN, ROBERT - FL. Licensed 21. Appts: 21 Langdon. Lea; James, Jessica, Makayla, Thomas.
BLAIR, NEIL – FE. Orders Recognized 09; FM 11. Appts: 11 Extension Foundation for Evangelism; 12 Transition Leave; 2/1/13 Extension GBHEM Executive Director of Institutional Advancement; 16 President, St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, MO. David, Ben.
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BLUMER, BOYD ARDELL – RE. Deacon & PM 51; Elder & FM 56. Appts: 56 Goodrich/ Chaseley; 60 Clear Lake EUB-Meth; 67 Clear Lake/ Gary; 71 Aberdeen Faith; 76 Aberdeen Faith-Bath; 77 Sioux Falls First; 80 Hartford; 84 Sturgis; 8/1/89 Northern District Superintendent (SD Conf); 93 Central District Superintendent (SD Conf); 95 Mission-Tree of Life Ministry; 97 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Evelyn; Craig, Bruce, Susan, Kurt. BOCKWOLDT, STANTON – FE. Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 00. Appts: 96 School; 98 DraytonGlasston; 01 Woonsocket; 02 Streeter/ Tappan/ Medina; 04 Wessington Springs; 08 Extension Illinois Conf (New Lenox, Peace Lutheran); 15 Extension Wisconsin Conf (Mosinee); 17 Extension Wisconsin (Shullburg Centenary). BA DWU; MDiv Candler. Gail. BOHN, TIANA – PL. Licensed 21. Appt: 21 Milnor (1/4). AA North Dakota State College of Science. Justin; Alexander, Aaron.
BORMAN, LAURA – RE. FL 01; Commissioned 03; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 01 Sioux Falls Wesley; 16 Retired. MDiv North American Baptist Seminary. Darold; Eric, Amy, Travis.
BOWSHER, THOMAS – FE. PE Licensed 04. Commissioned & PM 09; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 6/1/04 Mohall/Sherwood/Lansford; 09 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 1/1/10 Minot Vincent; 10 Steele/ Tuttle/ Robinson; 13 West Fargo Flame of Faith; 15 Milbank Central. BS Columbia Southern; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Deborah; Madison, Wesley, Carter, Braylen. BOYD, DICK WILLARD – RE. Deacon & PM 76; Elder & FM 80. Appts: 76 School; 79 Conde/ Andover; 3/1/82 Rapid City South Maple, 89 Milbank Central; 97 Jamestown First; 06 Sioux Falls First; 12 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Cheryl; Paula, Timothy. BRENNAN, MICHELLE – FD. FD Commissioned 03; Deacon & FM 06. Appts: 03 Minot Vincent. 10/1/08 Jamestown First. BS Minot State Univ; Deacon Studies Garrett-Evangelical. Philip Bleibaum.
BRITT, JOHN – FL. Licensed 12. Appts: 12 Rapid City First; 16 Winner ; 20 Piedmont. BS University of Connecticut, MS Central Connecticut State University. Kristin; Matt, Sam, Abby.
BRITTON, MARK – FE. Commissioned & PM 09; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 04 Velva; 05 Hitchcock/Broadland; 12 Williston; 16 Kindred Calvary/ Zion. AAS Security Admin Community College Air Force, AAS Personnel & Human Resource Management Community College Air Force; BS Regent College; MDiv Asbury. Joni; Amanda, Dennis, Stephanie, Joseph. BROCKWAY, ALLAN R – RE. PM 54 (North Arkansas Conf.); Deacon 56; Elder & FM 57. Appts: 53 Morrilton (North Arkansas Conf); 56 Bryan, TX; 57 Transfer to NW Texas Conf; 61 School; 63 Board of Christian Social Concerns; 75 General Board of Church and Society; 77 transferred to ND Conf; 77 Editor Engage/ Social Action; 79 World Council of Churches; 89 Retired. BA Hendrix; BD Perkins; MA Chicago. BROSCHAT, LORI – FE. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 97-99 Intern at Williston/ Grenora/ Bainville; 03 New Rockford/ Grace City; 10/1/06 New Rockford/ Grace City/ Kvernes ELCA; 07 Cavalier Trinity/ Cavalier First; 13 Devils Lake; 6/1/21 Medical Leave. AS Minot State; BA UND; MDiv Asbury. Ashley. BUCHHOLZ, JORDAN – PL. Licensed 20. Appt: 19 Salem Unite (3/4) as lay supply; 5/15/20 Salem Unite (3/4). BA DWU. Kayla.
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BUDD, PAUL E – FE. Licensed 80; Deacon & PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 80 Bowdle/ Tolstoy; 82 School; 85 John Knox Village. BA Open Bible College; MDiv Saint Paul. Kim Fitch Budd; Aaron.
BURNS, JERI – RE. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Chaplain-Avera McKennan Hospital; 06 Chaplain Rapid City Regional Hospital; 09 Chaplain Avera Sacred Heart in Yankton; Dec 09 - June 10 Leave of Absence; 10 Extension Promise Regional Medical Center; 13 Pierre Southeast; 15 Leave of Absence; 16 Retired. BS Univ of Omaha NE; MBA USD; MDiv North American Baptist. Brett, Nielsen. CAPPETTA, CHRISTINE – PL. Licensed 19. Appts: 18 Sioux City Ark (1/2) as SY; 19 Sioux City Ark 1/2 as PL. BA North Park University. Matthew; Emma, Sophia, Bella, Georgia
CATALDO, CHET – RE. License to Preach 90; PM 92; Elders Orders recognized by transfer from the General Assoc. of General Baptists, FM 94. Appts: 90 Wishek-Lehr; 93 Bowman; 99 Missionary to Lithuania (01-05 Superintendent); 10/1/05 Washburn/ Center/ Turtle Lake; 07 Greater New Jersey Conf; 09 Sabbatical Leave; 11 Retired; 18 Ashley/ Lehr/ Edgeley (1/4) Luke 10 team leader; 21 Lehr (1/4) Luke 10 team leader. BA Friends Bible; MARS Central Baptist; ThD International Seminary; MDiv Equivalency; PhD Univ of Pretoria. Jodi; Jeremiah, Tobin, Natalya. CAUDILL, ROY B – RE. Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 White Lake/ Underwood & School; 90 White Lake/ Underwood; 92 Canistota United (UMC-PC); 98 Grand Forks Zion; 03 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest; 10 Glacial Lakes Superintendent; 15 Retired; 9/1/19 – 6/1/20 interim Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 4/23/21 – 6/1/21 interim Brandon Celebration (1/4). BS Southern Ill.; MDiv North American Baptist. Lazann; Shiloh, Shalaine. CHASE, CHRIS – PL. Licensed 19. Appt. 19 Bismarck Celebrate Grace (3/4). Karlee; Keaton.
CHESNEY, KATHY – FE. Licensed 08; Commissioned & PM 10; Elder & FM 16. Appts: 08 Philip/ Interior. BME Olivet College; MS SDSU; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary.
CHRISTENSEN, JASON – FL. Licensed 18; Appt: 18 White River/ Mission. BS NSU; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Janet; Spencer, Drew.
CLADE, NICOLE – FE. Commissioned & PM 16; Elder & FM 19. Appts: 16 Vermillion/ GayvilleViolin; 17 Vermillion; 20 Extension Minnesota Conference (Duluth, MN) BA DWU; MDiv GarrettEvangelical. Andy. COALTER, ARLYN – RE. License to Preach 93; PM 94; Elder & FM 96. Appts: 93 Olivet (LP); 94 Olivet (PM); 95 Olivet-Tripp ; 96 Aberdeen First; 97 Enderlin-Sheldon; 01 Hazen/ Beulah; 03 Arthur/ Casselton; 2/20/11 Jamestown Saint Paul; 16 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 20 Retired; 9/1/20 Olivet (1/2). BA Northwestern College; MDiv North American Baptist. Debra; Chris. COATES, J EDWIN – RE. Trial & Deacon 61; Elder & FM 66. Appts: 58 Student Supply Piedmont/ Caputa; 61 Mission & School; 61 Stockland, Ill; 66 Presho/ Vivian; 71 Timber Lake; 72 Timber Lake (UMC-ALC)/Isabel UCC; 79 Winner, 88 Mitchell, 96 Redfield/ Ashton; 05 Retired; 2/1/06-6/30/06 Newcastle (Wyo.) First (LTFT) (Rocky Mountain Conference); 07 Custer-Fall River Parish; 09-11 Prairieview (Custer-Fall River churches merged). BS Eastern Illinois; BD Evangelical Theological Seminary; DD DWU. Virginia; Gordon, Duane, Twyla. COATES, R DUANE – FE. Commissioned & PE 05. Elder & FM 09. Appts: 05 School; 06 Brookings; 10 Wagner/ Tyndall; 14 Sioux Falls Southern Hills; 16 Hettinger. BS SDSU; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical.
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COLON, REY – PL. Licensed 18. Appt: 7/15/18 Huron First. BA DWU. Danielle; Diego, Avelia, Camila.
CRAIG, RICHARD – FL. Licensed 04. Appts: 03 Velva; 04 Linton/ Moffit; 06 Linton/ Sterling/ Moffit; 08 Cando/ Rock Lake/ Rolla. Course of Study. Cindy; Katie, Kyle, Kristen.
CRIPPEN, DONALD C – RE. Deacon & PM 76 (Missouri East); Elder & FM 78. Appts: 76 Transfer to ND Conf; 76 Marion/Dickey; 78 Minot North Hill-Des Lacs; 80 Chaplain, U.S. Army; 7/16/00 Jamestown Saint Paul. 04 Retired; 08 Returned to active service, 08 Huron First; 12 Retired. BA Northwest Bible; MDiv Midwestern Baptist; MEd Vanderbilt. Pauline; Tamara, Teri. CROSS, RANDOLPH M – RE. Deacon & PM 79; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 79 School; 81 West Fargo; 1/83 Fairmount Bethany/ Rosholt; 85 Grand Forks Wesley; 89 Fargo Faith; 95 Rapid City First; 01 Director of Leadership Development; 05 Lower James District Superintendent/ Director of Leadership Development & Connectional Ministries; 12/1/09 Extension General Board of Higher Education & Ministry; 12/13/11 Transitional Leave; 12 Prairie Hills District Superintendent; 15 Eastern Sunrise District Superintendent (17 name change to Northeast District): 20 Retired. BA UND; MTh Perkins. Cheri; Aaron, Adam. CULVER, KERMIT LLOYD – RE. Deacon & PM 79; Elder & FM 82. Appts: 79 School; 81 Stickney; 84 Rapid City First; 88 DWU University; 96 Bismarck First; 10 Bismarck Legacy (formerly Bismarck First); 16 Sakakawea District Superintendent (17 name change to Northwest District); 20 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Sue; Adam, Jordon. DENSMORE, JERRY – PL. Licensed 15. Appt: 15 Camp Crook / Buffalo UCC (1/4).
DIEHL, DOUGLAS E – RE. Deacon & PM 76; Elder & FM 79. Appts: 76 School; 78 Bismarck First; 80 Transfer to SD Conf; 3/80 Rapid City First; 9/83 Britton/ Langford/ Langford Presbyterian-Pierpont Community; 91 Transfer to ND Conf; 91 Grand Forks Zion; 98 Northwest District Superintendent; 01 Rapid City First; 13 Medical Leave; 14 Retired; 14-15 Coordinator of Missional Leadership Development (LTFT). BA University of Mary; MDiv Asbury. Dawn; Dustin, Destri. DINGER, DON – PL. Licensed 07. Appts: 7/1/16 Bismarck Legacy (Associate) (1/4); 1/1/2019 Bismarck Legacy (1/2); 7/1/2019 Bismarck Legacy (1/4), Bismarck Calvary (3/4); 2/27/20 Bismarck Legacy (3/4).
DOCKTER, THEODORE F – RE. Deacon & PM 53; Elder & FM 58. Appts: 58 Stickney; 64 Leave of Absence; 67 Bismarck First; 69 Hebron/ Taylor UCC; 77 Mott/ Newburg UCC; 81 McClusky/ Goodrich; 10/88 Edgeley; 92 Page/ Hope/ Finley; 96 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Western Evangelical. Alice; Dwight, Ronald, Douglas, Timothy, Debora. DUCKER, KRISTA – PL. Licensed 16. Appts: 8/1/16-2/10/17 Sioux Falls Southern Hills (3/4); 2/10/17 no appointment; 18 White/ Sterling (1/4); 20 Brookings First Associate (3/4). BA University of Durham, UK; MATR University of Durham, UK. DUEMIG, ROBERT – FE. Commissioned & PM 06; Elder & FM 11. Appts: 03 Murdo/Draper; 09 Eureka/ Ashley; 13 Belle Fourche; 19 Voluntary Leave of Absence; 12/1/2019 Medical Leave. BS Southern Illinois; MBA City Univ; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Carolyn; Ray, Tully, Joe, Chris. DUNCAN, DOUGLAS – PL. Licensed 17. Appt: 17 Mellette Northwestern (1/2).
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DUNHAM, BRANDON – FL. Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Groton/Conde.
EARL, JENENE – FE. Licensed 04; Commissioned & PM 09; Elder & FM 12; 04 Transfer from North Alabama Conf. Appts: 04 Highmore/Harrold/Blunt; 11 Sturgis. BS Lee College; MDiv Asbury. Martin; Samuel, Rachel. EARLY, ANDY – FL. Licensed 17. Appt: 1/1/18 Bismarck Legacy South. JoAnn.
EBERHART, EMIL H – RE. Licensed 62; Elder & FM 68. Appts: 65 School; 66 Student Intern Bismarck First; 68 Intern at Elgin, IL State Hosp; 69 Tripp County; 72 Arlington-Lake Preston; 75 Sioux Falls Minister at Large, Asbury & Sunnycrest/ Ellis; 76 Dell Rapids/ Garretson; 78 Chaplain, SD State Penitentiary; 11/15/80 Aberdeen Faith; 87 Brookings; 95 Sabbatical Leave; 96 Groton/ Conde; 97 Groton/ Conde/ Andover; 99 Sioux Falls First; 02 McCook Lake; 03 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 05 Retired; 10/06-6/07 Canistota United; 4/08-6/08 Aberdeen North Highland (1/2); 7/08-9/08 Flandreau/Egan (1/2); 4/10-6/10 Hartford; 10/10-6/11 Mitchell First (1/2). BA Westmar; MDiv Evangelical; DMin McCormick. Penny; Catherine, Paul, Timothy. EBERHART, PENELOPE V – RE. Deacon & PM 76; Elder & FM 78. Appts: 76 Dell Rapids/ Garretson; 81 Bath/ Barnard UCC (1/2); 82 Aberdeen North Highland; 87 Brookings; 95 Central District Superintendent; 99 Sioux Falls First; 02 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 05 Retired. 4/08-6/08 Aberdeen North Highland (1/2); BA Westmar; MRE Evangelical; MDiv North American Baptist. Emil; Catherine, Paul, Timothy. EBERHART, REBECCA – FE. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 00 Mitchell First; 03 Tennessee Conf (Para. 337.1); 04 Extension Programs for Theological Exploration of Vocation; 07 Vanderbilt Divinity School; 10 Garrett-Evangelical. BA Centre College; MDiv Vanderbilt. Timothy; Henry, Frederick, Audrey. EBERHART, TIMOTHY – FE. Commissioned & PM 00; Elder & FM 03. Appts: 96-97 Doland/ Frankfort (FL); 00 DWU Campus Ministry; 03 School; 12 Garrett-Evangelical BA St Olaf; MDiv Vanderbilt; PhD Vanderbilt. Rebecca; Henry, Frederick, Audrey. EHRMANTRAUT, MARK – FE. licensed 08; Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 08 Aberdeen North Highland; 13 Beresford; 16 Bismarck McCabe (Discipleship); 1/1/18 Bismarck McCabe (Executive); 19 Leave of Absence. BS NDSU; MS Miami Univ (Ohio). EdS Miami Univ (Ohio). Brenda; Berk, Marin. EICHINGER, CONNIE K – PL. Licensed 12. Appt: 11/1/12 Faith/ Marcus Presbyterian (1/2). James; Matt, Eric.
EIDEM, DEANN HARDY – FE. Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 00. Appts: 96 Scotland/ Tyndall; 98 Wagner/ Tyndall; 01 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 03 Family Leave; 12 Rapid City Canyon Lake (1/2); 3/1/20 Rapid City Canyon Lake (1/4); 9/1/20 Family Leave; 10/1/20 Rapid City Canyon Lake Lead Pastor Interim; 7/1/21 Rapid City Canyon Lake Lead Pastor. BA Augustana; MDiv Saint Paul. Eric; Calla, Ben. ELIASON, STEPHANIE – PL. Licensed 21. Appt: 21 Alexandria (1/4). BA Luther College. Nicholas; Isaac, Aaron.
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ELLINGSON, MARK S – FE. Deacon & PM 81; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 81 School; 82 Bowbells/ Coteau/ Kenmare/ Donnybrook; 84 Holmes/ Thompson; 08 Holmes; 9/7/10 Extension Hospice of the Red River Valley (3/4)/Holmes (1/4); 7/1/11 Extension Hospice of the Red River Valley; 1/3/12 Extension Altru Health Systems; 6/1/15 Manager of Pastoral Services Altru Health System, Grand Forks; 8/31/20 Extension LifeSource. BS Moorhead State; MDiv Asbury. Betty; Sarah, Jason, Steven, Katie, David. ELMER, DONALD – RE. Deacon & PM 63; Elder & FM 70. Appts: 63 School; 67 Peace Corps; 69 School; 70 Northwest Community Organization Chicago; 75 Metropolitan Area Housing Alliance Chicago; 77 Washington Innercity Self-Help DC; 81 Metro Organizations for People, Denver; 85 United Campus Ministries, Denver; 87 Center for Community Change San Francisco; 99 Leave of Absence; 00 Center for Community Change, San Francisco/ Seattle; 08 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv GarrettEvangelical. EMERY, DALE R – RE. Licensed 60; Deacon & PM Kansas East 72; Elder & FM 76. Appts: 72 Berryton; 75 Pittsburg First; 77 Marshall County Larger Parish; 87 Drayton/ Bowesmon/ Glasston, DS appointment; 90 Ashley-Forbes, DS appointment; 93 Transferred to ND Conf; 93 Ashley/ Forbes; 94 Hartford; 96 Webster/ Bristol-Butler; 01 Edgeley/ Kulm. 04 Retired; 06 Enderlin, 08 New Rockford/ Kvernes ELCA; 12-19 Hillsboro United UMC/ UCC (1/4). BS Southeast Missouri State; MDiv Saint Paul. Helen; Robin, Joe, John, Heidi, Trent. ERICKSON, JOHN T ”Jack” – RE. Trial & Deacon 66; Elder & FM 69. Appts: 66 School; 69 Gayville/ Volin/ Irene/ Wakonda; 72 Sioux Falls First; 73 Milbank Parkview/ Corona; 79 Deadwood; 85 Groton/ Columbia UCC; 88 Murdo/Draper; 91 Britton/ Langford/ Langford PC/ Pierpont Community; 95 Fargo Faith; 00 Milnor/ Wyndmere/ Lidgerwood; 05 Milnor/ Wyndmere/ Sheldon. 06 Retired; 08 Aberdeen Faith (LTFT). BA DWU; MDiv Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Kathy; John, Cheri, Douglas, Jay, Janna. EWERS, DUANE A - RE . PM 61; Deacon 62; Elder & FM 65. Appts: 59 Velva/Benedict; 61 School; 61 Deselm/ Ritchie, Ill.; 65 Bottineau/ Gardena/ Russell; 71 Minot Vincent; 76 Fargo First; 80 Area Program Staff; 83 Bismarck First; 11/83 Extension General Board of Discipleship; 98 Extension General Board of Higher Education & Ministry; 00 Retired. BA Minot State; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; DMin Claremont. Judy Smith; Timothy, Jon, Brian, Beth. FADLEY, CHERYL L “Sheri” – FE. Commissioned & PM 08; Elder & FM 11. Appts: 08 Wall/ Wasta; 11 Holmes UMC/ Sharon Trinity ELCA/ Beaver Creek ELCA; 19 Belle Fourche. BA Univ of New Hampshire; MA Univ of Northern Mich; MDiv Asbury. Dale; Andrew, Alicia. FELBERG, TIA - PL. Licensed 20. Appt: 10/1/20 Iroquois/ Esmond/ De Smet (3/4). BS Northern State
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FIKE, GERALD - RE. On trial 62; Deacon & PM 63; Elder & FM 66. Appts: 61 Rock Lake/ Hansboro/ Clyde; 62 School; 65 Grace City/ Juanita/Sutton; 67 Drayton/ Bowmont; 73 McClusky/ Turtle Lake; 78 Turtle Lake/ Underwood; 83 Bismarck Calvary; 87 Elgin/ Zoar; 92 Cavalier Trinity/ Cavalier First/ Neche. 98 Retired. BA Cascade College; BD Asbury. Bruce, Brent, Becky, Beth. FINKE, TRAVIS - PL. Licensed 17. Appt: 17 Sioux Falls Embrace Sertoma Campus (3/4).
FISHER, RICHARD W - RE. Deacon & PM 62; Elder & FM 64. Appts: 64 Parker; 12/67 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 72 Sioux Falls Asbury; 9/15/80 Western District Superintendent (SD Conf); 86 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 9/1/89 Conf Council Director; 99 Director of Leadership Development; 01 Retired. BA Hamline; MDiv Drew; DD Dakota Wesleyan. Donna; John, Robert. FLEMING, VERONICA – FL. Licensed 17. Appt: 17 North Prairie Parish – Mohall/ Sherwood/ Bowbells; 19 Kenmare ReNew/ Bowbells/ Sherwood. Richard.
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FLESNER, JO - PD. Commissioned & PM 14. 03 Ben Clare, 05 Brandon Celebration; 14 Extension Wesley Neighborhood Outreach (1/4), 15 Extension Sioux Falls Psychological Services/ Children & Adolescent Clinic; 9/6/19 Transitional Leave of Absence; 2/25/20 Extension Counselor Anchorage School District, AK. BS SDSU; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Christopher; Jami, Jordan, Clay. FLOWERS, MIKE - FL. Licensed 11. Appts: 11 Extension Children of the Harvest/ Spirit Lake; 14 Extension Associate Director of Missional Impact/ Spirit Lake; 15 Extension Children of the Harvest/ Spirit Lake; 6/1/21 Extension Spirit Lake (1/2) and Devils Lake (1/2). Libby; Beth, Charles. FORBES, BRUCE D - RE. Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 78. Appts: 71 School; 76 Minn. Hist Soc & DD Candidate; 77 Macalester College, Saint Paul MN; 78 Asst Prof. Religious Studies, Morningside College; 88 Interim Macalester College; 89 Interim Hamline Univ; 90 Morningside College; 18 Retired. BA Morningside; MDiv Perkins; PhD Princeton. Matthew. FOSSUM, RICHARD N - RE. Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 83 School; 85 Kulm/ Jud; 87 West Fargo; 97 Bismarck McCabe; 05 Minot Vincent; 10 Bismarck McCabe; 14 Retired; 1/1/16 – 6/30/18 Extension Minnesota Conf (interim at Brunswick, Duluth, Anoka). BA UND; MDiv Saint Paul. Nancy; Katie, Knute, Tracey. FREED, DAN S – FE. Deacon & PM 90; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 90 Burke Larger Parish; 94 Piedmont; 05 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 11 Dickinson; 14 Personal Leave; 2/15/19 Extension 344.1(d) Avera Heart Hospital Chaplaincy. BS Wyoming; MDiv North Park. Sheila; Joy, Jaime, Calvin, Karl. GALE, LEE – RE. FL 95; Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 00. Appts: 95 Brothersfield (FL); 96 Ben Clare/ Rowena/ Sioux Falls Hilltop; 98 Mohall/ Sherwood/ Lansford; 99 Hillsboro United-UMC/UCC; 03 Grafton Federated/Minto PC-USA; 14 Grafton Federated/Minto PC-USA/St.Thomas; 10/15/14 Leave of Absence; 01/01/15 Retired. BS Kansas State; MDiv North American Baptist. Nicki, Nanci. GALL, MELISSA – FD. Commissioned & PM 16; Deacon & FM 19. Appts: 16 Milbank Central; 3/12/18 Transitional Leave of Absence; 8/1/18 Primary to Milbank School District, Secondary to Milbank Parkview. MA Southwest Minnesota State University, Basic Graduate Theological Studies Garrett-ETS. Tyler; Lydia, Henry. GELLHAUS, DENNIS R – RE. Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 80 School; 82 Conde/ Andover; 84 Huron First; 89 Sabbatical Leave; 90 (Par. 426.1) Rocky Mtn Conf; 93 Leave of Absence; 96 Gellhaus Carehaus; 15 Retired. BS Northern State; MDiv Saint Paul. Robbi; Stephen, Aaron. GIST, RODNEY R – RE. Trial 50; Deacon & FM 52; Elder 53. Appts: 50 School; 53 Viborg/ Irene; 55 Sioux Falls First; 60 Britton/ Langford; 63 Canistota/ Salem; 66 Canistota/ Riverside (Pres); 69 Spearfish; 74 Gregory Larger Parish; 80 Canton; 89 Retired. BS USD; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick; DD DWU. Doris; Barbara, Linda. GOODMAN, BRENDA – PL. Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Medina/ Tappen (1/2). MA Bethel Seminary. Steven; Joshua, Jeremiah.
GRAN, WILLIAM M – RE. Deacon & PM 72; Elder & FM 75. Appts: 70 Student Supply Artesian/ Farwell; 72 School & Student Supply Napoleon, MO; 74 Tripp County Larger Parish; 76 United Parish Colome/ Wewela UCC/Millboro UCC/ Ideal UPC; 77 Mitchell First; 83 Clear Lake/ Gary; 86 Hartford; 94 Sioux Falls Wesley; 01 Extension Bryan LGH Medical Center; 04 Extension Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; 1/1/16 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Saint Paul. Brenda; Jennifer, Stephanie, Emily. GRAY, BRUCE C – RE. Deacon & PM 62 (Genesse Conf); Transferred to SD Conf 64; Elder & FM 64. Appts: 64 Tulare; 65 Aberdeen Wesley Foundation; 67 School; 70 Univ of Albany NY; 79 Clear Lake/ Gary; 82 Exec Director SD Association of Christian Churches; 91 Webster/ Bristol-Butler; 96 Madison; 98 Retired. BA Buffalo; EoD State University of New York; MDiv Colgate-Rochester. Margaret; Douglas, Stuart, Kathryn.
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GREGG, BRIAN – PL. Licensed 19. Appts: 1/15/19 Garretson United Parish (1/4) as SY; 4/15/19 Garretson United Parish (1/4) as PL. BA Berkeley, MDiv Fuller; PhD Notre Dame. Julie; Ellie, Ian.
GREGG, JULIE – PE. Licensed 19, Commissioned & PM 21. Appt: 4/15/19-7/1/2019 Garretson United Parish (1/4) as SY; 19 Garretson United Parish as PL (1/4). BA Emory, MA Trinity Evangelical, MDiv Fuller, SFS Certificate Spiritual Direction. Brian; Ellie, Ian. GRINAGER, ERIC S – RE. Deacon & PM 76; Elder & FM 80. Appts: 76 School; 77 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 78 School; 79 Yankton/ Gayville/ Volin; 82 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 86 Flandreau/ Egan; 92 Lead; 99 Watertown First; 09 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 18 Retired. BS DWU; MDiv Saint Paul. Ruth; Heather, Robin, Michelle. GRINAGER, HOWARD L – RE. Deacon & PM 81; Elder & FM 84. Appts: 81 School; 83 Mt Vernon/ Plankinton; 92 Yankton/ Gayville/ Volin, 96 Southeast District Superintendent; 00 Pierre First; 12 Retired; 10/15/15-6/30/16 Alexandria/ Ethan Interim; 2/7/17-6/30/17 Sioux Falls Southern Hills Interim; 12/10/17-7/1/18 Alexandria/ Ethan Interim (3/4); 4/8/19-2/1/20 Brookings First Interim (1/2). BA DWU; MNS USD; MDiv Boston. Karen; Aaron, Rebecca. GRONSETH, MARK – FE. FD 7/03 Transfer to Dakotas Conf. from Kansas West Conf.; FE 13. Appts: 03 St Dysmas Lutheran; 09 Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg; 13 Fairmount/ Breckenridge, MN. BA Concordia (Moorhead). Colleen; Nicholas, Nathaniel. GROSS, JAN – FE. Commissioned & PM 04; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 10/16/00 Brothersfield & Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg; 04 Yankton/ Gayville-Volin; 05 Beresford/ Zion; 10 Hartford; 19 Dell Rapids. BA DWU; MDiv North American Baptist. Deb; Emily, Kelly, Sarah. HADRICK, DARLA – PL. Licensed 17. Appts: 17 Transfer from California-Nevada Conf; 17 Selby/ Mobridge (3/4). MDiv Asbury.
HAGGAR, EDWARD THOMAS, JR – RE. Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 89. Appts: 84 Student Supply Ellis/ Brothersfield; 86 Geddes; 91 Belle Fourche; 99 Rapid City South Maple; 05 Aberdeen First; 14 Retired. BS Northern State; MDiv North American Baptist. Charlene; Bret, Jessica. HAGGIN, LEONARD K – RE. Deacon & PM 67; Elder & FM 69. Appts: 63 Student Supply Mt Vernon; 66 School; 69 Aberdeen First; 70 Plankinton/ Mt Vernon; 73 Redfield/ Ashton; 75 Redfield; 82 Watertown First; 84 Brookings; 87 Pierre First, 96 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Saint Paul; DMin United Saint Paul MN. Jacqueline. HALL, MINA – RE. Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 08. Appts: 04 Tree of Life; 05 West Fargo; 08 West Fargo (3/4); 11/15/12 Personal Leave; 10/1/18 Retired. BS Winona State; MS SDSU; MDiv. North America Baptist. Thomas. HALLENBECK ORR, JENNIFER – FE. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Alexandria/ Ethan; 05 Alexandria/ Ethan/ DWU; 06 Pierre First; 11 Wahpeton Evergreen; 14 Bismarck McCabe; 1/1/18 Bismarck McCabe (Worship) (3/4). BA Augustana; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Derrick . HANSON, MARGARET “PEGGY” – FE. PL 11; Commissioned & PM 13; Elder & FM 16. Appts: 11 Pierre First; 17 Lead Trinity. MDiv Illif. Brian; Lillian.
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HARWOOD, RANDALL – PL. Licensed 14. Appt: 15 Casselton (1/2). Stacie; Holden, Brayden, Micah.
HAZARD, BRIAN W – RE. Deacon & PM 89, Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 Williston/ Grenora/ Bainville, Mont; 92 Lisbon; 96 Page/ Hope/ Finley; 02 Minnesota Conf (Para 337.1); 06 School; 11 Extension Buffalo/ Tower City Presbyterian; 13 Extension Minnesota Conf (LTFT); 18 Retired. BA Bemidji State; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Kandace. HAZEN, RICK E – RE. Deacon & PM 92; Elder & FM 95. Appts: 92 School; 93 Wagner-Delmont; 98 Langdon; 06 Geddes; 11 Murdo/ Draper; 17 Retired. BA Mt Marty College; MA USD; MDiv Methodist Theological School in Ohio. E. Jane. HEDGE, RANDALL P – FL. Licensed 17. Appts: 17 Transfer from WI Conf; 17 Plankinton/ White Lake; 19 Madison. MEd NDSU. Holly.
HEETLAND, DAVID L - RE. Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 76. Appts: 71 School; 75 Stickney; 76 Flandreau-Egan; 77 DWU; 83 Garrett-Evangelical; 20 Retired. BA USD; MDiv Iliff; ThD Iliff. Kathy.
HERMAN, ELMO – FE. Commissioned 11 (UCC Orders Recognized); FM 13. Appts: 11 Streeter/ Medina/ Tappen; 13 Jamestown First; 20 Gregory. BA North American Baptist; MA Wheaton Grad School; MDiv North American Baptist. Sarah. HERMAN, SARAH – FE. Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 15. Appts: (UCC Licensed Minister) FT 99 (UCC-LP) Armor/ Delmont; 05 PT United Parish Alpena UCC; Licensed UMC FL 7/1/11; 11 Wimbledon/ Kensal; 14 Napoleon/ Lehr; 18 Streeter/ Napoleon; 20 Burke/ Herrick. Elmo. HIGGINS, JOEL – FE. LP 93; Deacon & PM 95; Elder & FE 98. Appts: 93 Sioux Falls Asbury; 94 School; 96 DWU Campus Ministry/ Artesian/ Roswell; 99 Watertown First; 04 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 06 Extension Springcreek; 08 Sturgis; 09 Watertown First; 14 Brandon Celebration; 19 Extension SD Air National Guard (para 344.1d). 20 Extension 346.1 Iowa Conference (Waterloo, Kimball Ave UMC). BA Morningside; MDiv North American Baptist. Erin, Jessica, Luke. HILTON, GEOFF – PL. Licensed 19. Appts: 2/1/04 Bantry; 05 Velva as SY (1/4); 19 Velva as LLP (1/4). BA Minot State. Jennifer.
HIPPLE, KIMBERLY – FL. Licensed 20. Appt: 20 Howard Beach. BS BHSU.
HISEL, JOHN – RE. LP 97 Elder (transfer from North American Baptist Conference) & PM 98; FM 00. Appts: 97 Wishek-Lehr-Napoleon; 98 Beresford Zion; 05 Webster/ Bristol-Butler; 12 Retired. BA Sioux Falls; MDiv North American Baptist; DMin North American Baptist. Timothy, Tiffany. HOFFMAN, WILLIAM F – RE. Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 98. Appts: 94 Approved Supply Brothersfield; 95 Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg; 00 Wessington Springs; 04 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 08 Winner; 11 Faulkton; 18 Extension to Minnesota Conference 20 Retired; 20 Stickney (1/2). BS SDSU; MAT Northern State; MDiv/MACE North American Baptist. Sheila; Jared, Seth.
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HOLLAND, MARK – RE. Elder (orders recognized) & PM 85; FM 87. Appts: 85 Highmore; 89 Howard/Roswell; 92 Canton; 97 Milbank Central; 2/1/04 Transfer to Nebraska Conf; 7/1/12 Transfer to Dakotas Conf.; 12 Huron First; 17 Retired. BA Mid-America Nazarene; MDiv Nazarene. Janace; Kristen, Kendra, Kimberly. HOOK, F EVE – RE. Deacon & PM 72; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 72 Jamestown First; 75 Bismarck McCabe; 79 Casselton/ Absaraka; 83 Casselton/ Leonard; 84 Cavalier Trinity/ Hamilton; 91 Arthur/ Hunter/ Erie; 91 Disability Leave; 07 Retired. MRE Garrett-Evangelical; BD Garrett-Evangelical. HUBER, D WAYNE – FL. Licensed 05 (PL). Appts: 10/14/01 Tripp; 11/18/01 Tripp/Delmont; 02 Tripp; 03 Tripp/ Mt Vernon; 10 Mt Vernon; 11 Geddes. Course of Study Saint Paul. Susan.
IVERSON, JUSTIN – FE. Commissioned & PM 14; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 14 Webster/ BristolButler; 15 Arthur; 17 Extension 346.1 Illinois Great Rivers Conf (Wesley UMC, Bloomington); 21 Transitional Leave (353.2.c); 8/30/21 Appointed to Attend School (CPE Residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO) . BA NE Wesleyan, MDiv Asbury. Kimberly. JACOBSEN, DAVID SCHNASA – FE. Deacon & PM 85; Elder & FM 88. Appts: 85 School; 86 Pierre First; 90 School; 96 School/ New Johnsonville (TN); 96 Lutheran Seminary, Ontario, Canada; 8/1/11 Boston Univ School of Theology. BA Concordia; MDiv Vanderbilt; PhA Vanderbilt. Cindy; Christian, Grace. JACOWAY, JOHN A – RE. Deacon & PM 60; Elder & FM 62. Appts: 59 Student Supply Kennebec; 60 Denver Camerron Co Asst; 60 School; 62 Wall/ Wasta; 1/66 Mitchell; 69 Rapid City Rapid Valley/ Caputa; 75 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 82 Flandreau/ Egan; 86 Sioux Falls Wesley; 91 Arlington/Lake Preston; 96 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Linda Kropenske; Janet, David, Layne, Susan. JASSMANN MASSINGILL, M ELIZABETH – RE. Commissioned & PM 04; Elder & FM 10. Appts: 01 Edgemont/ Pringle; 05 McClusky/ Goodrich/ Chasley; 10 Selby/ Mobridge; 17 Retired. BA USD; MDiv Perkins. Paul, Summer, Emily, Joshua, Jasmine, Paul J. JENKINS, HENRY L, Jr – FE. Orders Recognized & PM 12; FM 20. Appts: 12 Extension Chaplain USAF; 13 Extension Ramstein Airbase Germany; 17 Extension Creech AFB, NV; 21 Fargo Calvary. AA Community College Air Force; BS Univ of Phoenix; MDiv Asbury (Florida Campus). Michelle; Joseph, Amberance, Jordan. JENNESS, JUSTIN – PL. Licensed 17. Appts: 8/1/17 Flandreau/ Sioux Falls Southern Hills Associate (3/4); 20 Sioux Falls Hilltop. Sarah; Simon, Siri.
JENNEWEIN, LINOVA L – RE. Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 82. Appts: 80 School; 81 Pierre First; 82 Rapid City Rapid Valley; 85 Gettysburg; 87 McCook Lake; 92 Deadwood; 94 Sabbatical Leave; 95 Clark/ Garden City; 99 Plankinton/ Mt. Vernon; 01 Retired; 09 Faith/ Marcus PC-USA (3/4); 7/1/1411/14/14 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (LTFT). BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Jill, Karine, Paul. JENNYS, SUSAN – PL. Licensed 08 in Indiana Conf. Appt: 14 Colton/Chester (3/4). David.
JOHNSEN, MARK – FE, Commissioned & PM 08; Elder & FM 15. Appts: 08 Student; 10 Personal Leave; 12 Miller; 15 Prairie View; 19 Rapid City Rapid Valley; 21 Extension 344.1.d) UCC, Brookings SD. MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Lisa; Alex, Austin.
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JOHNSON, CAMERON – RE. Deacon & PM 60; Elder & FM 62. Appts: 54 Rugby/ Pleasant Lake; 58 School; 61 Williston/ Grenora; 67 Jamestown First; 75 Western District Superintendent (ND Conf); 80 Fargo First; 87 Administrative Assistant to the Bishop; 89 Green Valley Arizona (Para 426.1) Desert Southwest Conf; 94 Retired. PhB UND; STM Wesley. Ruth; Kevin, Tina, Dane, Tyler, Rod. JOHNSON, GARY – RL. PL 06. Appts: 06 Drayton/St Thomas; 11 Retired; 12 Drayton/ Pembina/ Humboldt MN (LTFT); 17 no appointment; 19 Drayton/ Pembina/ Humboldt, MN (Upper Valley Parish) (1/2). JOHNSON, RONALD – RE. Deacon & PM 75; Elder & FM 78. Appts: 97 Transfer from Iowa Conf; 97 Canton; 10 Yankton; 20 Retired. BA Northwestern; MDiv Dubuque. Marsha; Aaron, Sarah, Joshua. JOHNSON, STEVEN C – RE. Deacon & PM 75; Elder & FM 79. Appts: 75 School; 77 Mohall/ Sherwood; 83 Mohall/ Sherwood/ Lansford/ Maxbass; 84 Williston/ Grenora/ Bainville, MT; 89 Hazen; 90 Hazen/ Beulah; 94 Valley City Epworth/ Salem; 95 Valley City Epworth; 04 Mandan; 12 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 13 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Saint Paul. Chris, Pamela, Randy. JOHNSON, TERI – FE. Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 Pierre First; 92 Mitchell; 95 Brookings (Associate); 01 Brookings (Sr Pastor); 13 Extension Minnesota Conf (Minneapolis, Hennepin Avenue); 8/15/14 Leave of Absence ; 20 Vermillion (1/2) and Extension SDSU (1/2); 21 Extension SDSU. BS SDSU; MDiv Iliff; DMin North American Baptist. Marty; Taylor, Alyssa, Alec, Emily, Elliot. KANA-MACKEY, J SUE – RE. Deacon & PM 78; Elder & FM 80. Appts: 78 School; 79 Starkweather/ Edmore/ Hampden; 83 Edmore; 85 Edmore/ Lakota UCC/ Michigan UCC; 94 Edmore/ Lakota UCC/ Michigan ELCA/ Sarnia United ELCA; 12/31/09 Retired. BA UND; MDiv Asbury. Ronald; Travis, Kyle. KATTELMANN, BRADLEY D - FE. Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 08. Appts: 05 Wall/ Wasta; 08 Extension (Chaplain, US Army) Ft. Benning, GA, 13 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK; 15 Ft. Benning, GA; 17 Scott AFB, IL , 7/21/19 Ft. Carson, CO. BA Creighton; MDiv Iliff. Alison; Joshua, Bethany, Abigail. KATTER, JOHN - RE. (AOG) Orders recognized 00; Elder & FM 04. Appts: 00 Olivet/ Tripp; 01 Olivet/ Scotland; 03 Milbank Central. 06 Retired. BA U of Minnesota; BA North Central; MDiv Fuller; DMin Midwestern Baptist. Chad, Jarrod, Todd. KELSEY, ELIZABETH V - RE. Orders recognized 77 (Presbyterian); Elder & FM 78. Appts: 77 Flandreau/ Egan; 78 Brookings; 80 Bottineau/ Gardena; 83 Extension Ministry; 85 Uniting Church in Australia; 87 Miller/ Greenleaf; 89 Transfer to Kansas East Conf; 04 transfer to Dakotas Conf; 04 Huron Counseling Center; 14 Retired. BS SDSU; MA University of Wisconsin; MDiv San Francisco Theological Seminary. KERSEY-RUSSELL, JEANINE - FE. FL 95 Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 99. Appts: 95 Bismarck McCabe; 97 Turtle Lake/ Underwood/ Velva; 03 Hazen/ Beulah; 06 School (CPE Residency). Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines, IA; 07 Larimore/ Arvilla-PC-USA/ Emerado PC-USA, 08 Chaplain Home Health Care & Hospice, Good Samaritan, Bismarck; 14 Leave of Absence; 18 Extension ND State Penitentiary (para 344.1d) (1/2); 1/1/20 Extension ND State Penitentiary fulltime. BA Jamestown; MDiv Dubuque. Dan; Bill, Henry, Preston, Kenneth, Cloe Ann. KIDD, LAURIE - FL. Licensed 05. Appts: 05 Sioux Falls First; 11 Kimball Protestant Parish; 14 Wagner/ Tyndall. BS William Jewell College; Course of Study Saint Paul.
KIERAS, PEGGY - RE. Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 69 School; 71 Worcester Memorial Hospital, Worcester, MA; 12/89 University of Mass Medical Center; 10/1/01 New England Conf (LTFT) (Par. 337.1); 1/1/02 Director of CPE St Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA (LTFT); 12 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Andover-Newton. James; Matthew, Marie, Sarah. 153
KIMBALL, PAUL - PL. Licensed 15. Appt: 5/15/15 Watertown Cornerstone (Encounter Campus) (3/4). Shauna; Faith, Trinity, Eden.
KINGERY, ZACH - PL. Licensed 18. Appt: 9/1/2017 Wessington Springs UMC/ Alpena United (3/4).
KISTLER, GENIE (Butler) - RE. PM 77 (Rocky Mountain Conf); Deacon 78 (Rocky Mountain Conf); Elder & FM 83. Appts: 77 School; 80 Neche/ Cavalier First; 81 Transfer to ND Conf; 86 Lisbon; 92 Langdon; 98 Pierre First; 06 Hartford. 3/21/10 Retired. BA Southwestern; MDiv Iliff. Gary L. KJONAAS DONNA T - RE. Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 90 Sioux Falls First; 92 Transferred to SD Conf; 97 Harrisburg; 03 Leave of Absence; 05 Fargo Friendship (Par. 338.3); 06 Leave of Absence, 08 Flandreau/ Egan; 09 Retired. BA NDSU; MA Wisconsin; MA Northern State; MDiv United. KLOSTER, KEVIN W - FE. Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 91 School; 92 Bottineau United Parish; 96 Dickinson; 00 Brandon; 08 Extension Desert SW Conf. 10 Fargo Faith; 15 Prairie Hills District Superintendent (17 name change to Southwest District); 18 Rapid City Canyon Lake and Southwest District Superintendent; 9/1/19 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 10/1/2020 Medical Leave. BA NDSU; MDiv United Saint Paul. Tracy. KNOCK, RODNEY - PE. Licensed 19, Commissioned & PM 21. Appt: 19 Plankinton/ White Lake. BS SDSU; MDiv SFS. Jeannette; Isaac, Caleb.
KOPFMANN, DARWIN - RE. FL 91; Deacon & PM 93; Elder & FM 96. Appts: 91 IroquoisEsmond-Carpenter; 94 Ashley-Forbes; 01 Clear Lake/ Gary; 04 Streeter/ Medina/ Tappen; 11 Wall/ Wasta. 15 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv North American Baptist. Terri; Amy, Daniel. KOR, HENRY K - RE. Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 67 Student Supply Fulton/ Farmer; 70 School & Student Supply Wellington, MO; 73 Clinical Pastoral Ed, Rochester Meth Hosp; 74 Harrisburg/Rowena/Ben Clare; 1/15/81 Sioux Falls Asbury; 90 Southern District Superintendent (SD Conf); 94 Southeast District Superintendent, 96 Mitchell; 09 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Saint Paul. Bonnie; Jason, Kristen. KROGER, GREGORY S - FE. LP 87; Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 87 Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg & School; 91 Aberdeen North Highland/ Church of All Nations; 92 Rapid City First; 99 Lead/Deadwood; 02 Sioux Falls First; 06 Glacial Lakes Superintendent; 10 Director of Ministries; 14 Rapid City First; 19 Pierre First. BS Oral Roberts; MDiv North American Baptist. Joyceann; Karl, Kaleb. KROGER, KARL - FE. Commissioned & PM 10; Elder & FM 15. Appts: 10 Pierre Southeast; 13 Piedmont Grace; 20 Bismarck McCabe. BA DWU; MDiv Candler. Michelle; Maisie, Mitchell, Milo, Murphy. KROGMAN, TRAVIS - FE. Commissioned & PM 15; Elder & FM 18. Appts: 11/15/14 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (3/4); 15 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 1/11/19 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (3/4); 20 Personal Leave of Absence. BA USD; MDiv Saint Paul. Kristen. KRUEGER, AUTUMN - FE. Commissioned & PM 17, Elder & FM 21. Appts: 17 Extension to Alaska Conference (Anchor Park, Anchorage). BA DWU; MDiv Emory.
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KRUMM, BARBARA - PL. Licensed 21. Appts: 18 Ashley (1/2); 6/1/19 Luke 10 Team at Ashley,
Edgeley and Ellendale United; 7/1/21 Ellendale Presbyterian UMC/ Ashley Emmanuel UMC (3/4).
KUPER, DONNA - PL. Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Aurora (1/4).
LABOUNTY, SETH - FE. Commissioned & PM 15, Elder & FM 21. Appts: 15 Extension Wisconsin Conference (LTFT); 17 Pierre First (Pastor of Discipleship); 19 Hartford. BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Valerie. LABOUNTY, VALERIE HUMMEL - FE. Commissioned & PM 17, Elder & FM 21. Appts: 17 Pierre Southeast; 19 Montrose. BA DWU; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Seth.
LAFFEY, AMBER - PL. Licensed 20. Appts: 1/1/20 Stickney (1/2) Interim; 20 Flandreau. BA Bellevue University. Tyler; Ava, Corwin, Adeline, Rose.
LARSON, KRIS - RL. Licensed 97. Appts: 96-97 Iroquois Parish; 00 Iroquois; 01 Iroquois/ Esmond/ Carpenter; 10 Iroquois/ Esmond/ Doland; 16 Iroquois/ Esmond/ DeSmet; 20 Retired; 20 Lake Preston (1/2). Course of Study Saint Paul. Denise; Scott, April, Heidi, Austin. LATHROP, JEFF - PE. Licensed 12; Commissioned & PM 19. Appts: 8/1/12 Plankinton/ White Lake; 16 Huron First Associate; 18 Grand Forks Wesley. BA Jamestown College; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Holly; Noah, Izaiah. LAUDERMITH, IVA - RE. Deacon & PM 98. Elder & FM 01. Appts: 95 School; 97 Kansas East; 98 School; 99 McClusky/ Goodrich/ Chaseley; 04 Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 07 White River/ Mission; 10 Milbank Parkview/ Big Stone; 12 Parker/ Hurley; 17 Retired. BS USD; MDiv Saint Paul. Angelica, Aaron. LAVERY, THOMAS - RE. Deacon & PM 95 (West Ohio); Elder & FM 97 (West Ohio). Appts: 95 Todd/ Mellette Larger Parish; 98 Transfer to Dakotas Conf; 99 Bottineau United; 08 Extension Greater New Jersey Conf; 13 Retired. BS Texas Tech; MS Air Force Institute; MDiv United/ Dayton. Andy, Brian. LEGER, MOLLY - FL. Licensed 18. Appts: 18 Arlington/ Lake Preston United; 19 Webster/ BristolButler.
LEHRKAMP, KORI ANN - FE. Licensed 8/1/11; Commissioned & PM 14; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 11 Highmore/ Harold/ Blunt; 16 Edgemont/ Pringle and Box Elder The Bridge (new church start); 8/1/17 Extension Box Elder The Bridge (new church start); 18 The Bridge (1/2 time); 2/1/19 Extension Rapid City Regional Hospital (1/2 time); 19 Prairie View. Associate Degree Huron Univ; BS SDSU; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Michael; Paige, Grady, Maddie. LINT, MARY-LEE - RE. Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 New Salem/ Wilton PC; 98 Onida/ Agar; 03 Olivet/ Scotland; 06 Wagner/ Tyndall; 08 Howard; 15 Retired. BME Westminster Choir College; MSM Northwestern/ Garrett; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Phil; Peter, Jennifer, Paul.
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LINT, PAUL - FE. Commissioned & PM 04; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 03 McCook Lake; 06 Plankinton/ White Lake; 10 Vermillion/ USD Campus; 12 Hettinger; 5/10/16 Extension Wesley Acres Camp CoDirector. BA UND; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Brenda. LINT, PHILLIP - RE. Deacon & PM 66; Elder & FM 69. Appts: 66 School; 68 Velva/ Granville UCC/ Deering UCC; 71 Bismarck McCabe; 75 Center-Special Ministries to Impacted Communities; 77 Edgeley; 78 Edgeley/ Kulm; 79 Edgeley/ Nortonville; 12/80 Oakes/ Cogswell; 85 Washburn/ Riverdale Community; 90 Washburn/ Center; 98 Southeast Pierre/ Blunt; 01 Highmore/ Harrold/ Blunt; 03 Wagner/ Tyndall; 06 Retired; 07-08 Winner. BS Jamestown; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; DMin McCormick. Mary-Lee; Peter, Jennifer, Paul. LOAEZA, MANUEL - FL. Licensed 17. Appt: 4/1/17 Transfer from Minnesota Conf; 4/1/17 Sioux Falls Wesley. MDiv Asbury. Amy; Natalia, Nathan, Katia.
LOUKS, JORDAN - PE. Commissioned & PM 18. Appts: 18 Alexandria/ Ethan; 8/1/20 Ethan (1/2); 21 Sioux Falls First Associate Pastor. BHSU; MDiv GETS. Alyssa Warns.
LUNDBERG, CLAY - FE. PL Licensed; Commissioned & PM 13; Elder & FM 16. Appts: 12 Brookings (LTFT); 13 Brookings (Associate); 15 Burke/ Herrick/ Jamison, NE; 17 Burke/ Herrick. BA Univ of Sioux Falls; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Linse; Auden, Quinn. LUTZ, RICHARD - RE. PM 60; Elder & FM 65. Appts: 65 Tuttle/ Robinson; 68 Fargo Edgewood; 73 Veterans Administration Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK; 03 Retired. BA Westmar; BD Evangelical. Sharon; Donald, Steven, Alan. MACK, DAVID E - RE. Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 67 Lane; 69 Yates Center, KS; 70 Toronto/Turkey Creek, KS; 71 Presho/ Vivian; Oct 73 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 75 Tulare/ Tulare UCC; 78 Alexandria/ Fulton; 80 Parker/ Hurley; 86 Transfer to ND Conf; 86 Grand Forks Zion; 91 Eastern District Superintendent (ND Conf); 94 Northeast District Superintendent, 96 Pierre First; 00 Retired; 01-06 Arkansas Conference; 06-14 Bland Chapel UMC. BA DWU; MDiv Saint Paul. Marcia; Michelle, Dana, Jason, Brian, Erin, Rob. MACK, DEBORAH A - RE. Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 87 Garretson & School; 89 Alexandria/ Fulton; 92 Gayville/ Volin/ Yankton; 99 Selby/ Mobridge; 05 Rapid City South Maple; 07 Tulare United/UMC,UCC; 09 Britton; 11 Retired; 16-17 Britton/ Claremont/ Hecla (3/4). BS Northern State; MDiv North American Baptist. Norman; JaNann Jones, Kipp, Kurtis, JaKelle Hardy. MADDOX, RANDY - RE. Elder (orders recognized) & PM 87; FM 89. Appts: 87 Sioux Falls College; 98 Seattle Pacific University; 05 Duke Divinity School; 18 Retired. BA Northwest Nazarene College; MDiv Nazarene; PhD Emory. Aileen; Erin, Jared. MADER, GWEN - RE. Commissioned & PM 09; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 09 School; 2/1/10 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 12 Dell Rapids; 4/1/14 Britton/ Hecla/ Claremont; 16 Extension Desert SW Conf (Gilbert First, AZ); 18 Voluntary Leave of Absence (353.2a); 19 Retired. BA Scarritt College; MA Scarritt College in Christian Ed; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Rodney. MANNING, NANCY - RE. Commissioned & PM 07; Elder & FM 10. Appts: 06 Brothersfield; 07 Parker/ Hurley; 09 Claremont/ Hecla; 11 Britton/ Claremont/ Hecla; 4/1/14 Salem United UMC, PCUSA/ Montrose; 16 Montrose; 17 Retired; 17-18 Montrose (3/4). BA Univ of Sioux Falls; MDiv North American Baptist. MANSON, PAUL - FL. Licensed 17. Appt: 8/1/17 Huron First. BS SDSU. Ruth; Jonathan, Katherine.
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MARQUARDT, SANDRA - FL. Licensed 13. Appts: 13 Cavalier Trinity/ Cavalier First; 19 Cavalier Trinity/ St Thomas (Parish Alignment); 20 Clear Lake/ Gary. AAS NDSU. Fred; Danielle, Jared.
MASARTIS, RUSSELL - RE. Elder in Primitive Meth Church 73. Transferred in from Primitive Methodist 7/1/06. Appts: 07 Tree of Life Ministry; 15 Wall/ Wasta; 18 Retired and Wall/ Wasta (1/2). BA Penn Univ CA; Salem School of Theology; BS Ed Penn Univ CA; Theology American Bible College. Donna. MATTHEWS, SHELLY - FE. Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 89. Appts: 87 Larimore/ Arvilla Presb/ Emerado Presb; 90 School; 97 Tufts University; 98 Furman University; 8/1/11 Brite Divinity School. BA UND; MDiv Boston; ThD Harvard. George Frein; Nathan, Alice. MAYER, RICHARD M - RE. Elder & PM (orders recognized) 92; FM 94. Appts: 92 Sioux Falls College; 02 Retired. BA/BTh Aurora University; MDiv Garrett; PhD Northwestern. Linda; Michael, Ellen, Diane.
McCASKELL, SHARLA - FL. Licensed 04. Appts: 04 Rapid City First; 11 Rapid City Knollwood Heights. BS Northern State; Course of Study Saint Paul. Scott; Molly, Thomas.
MCDONALD, JENNIFER - PE. Licensed 18; Commissioned & PM 19. Appts: 18 Minot Vincent; 20 Jamestown St Paul’s.
McKEEHAN, FRANK J - RE. Deacon & PM 92; Elder & FM 95. Appts: 89 Southern Pacific Conf La Mirada UMC; 91 Jonesburg/ Pendleton/ Zion UMC (Missouri East Conf); 93 Transferred to Dakotas Conf; 93 Pembina/ Joliette/ Humboldt; 96 Sturgis; 02 Dell Rapids; 10 Clear Lake/ Gary; 18 Retired; 18 Clear Lake/ Gary (3/4); 19-20 Clear Lake/ Gary (1/4). BS Truman State, MDiv Saint Paul. Sue; Leigh, Paul. McKIRDY, SCOTT D FE. Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 Wessington Springs/ Lane; 95 Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 00 Dickinson; 11 Spearfish. BA Jamestown; MDiv Iliff. Colleen; Grace, Emma. McKIRDY, WAYNE M - RE. Deacon & PM 56; Elder & FM 58. Appts: 53 Napolean/Braddock LP; 54 Pettibone/ Lake Williams/ Malcolm UCC LP; 55 School; 56 Melbeta NE; 58 Napoleon/ Braddock; 61 Tioga; 63 Edgeley/ Jud/ Nortonville; 68 Edgeley; 70 Transfer to SD Conf; 70 Piedmont; 73 Faulkton/ Seneca; 83 Big Stone City/ Revillo; 86 Transfer to ND Conf; 86 Conf Executive Director of Camping; 90 Conf Camp Facilities Manager; 91 Retired. 91 Wimbledon; 92 Salem/ Dazey/ Leal; 93-94 Salem/ Leal/ Valley City Epworth; 95-99 Valley City/Salem. BA Jamestown; ThM Iliff. Scott, Stuart, Bruce, Donna. McKNIGHT, JOHN E, JR - RE. Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 83 School; 84 Leola/ Frederick; 87 Colton/ Chester; 91 Rapid City Knollwood Heights/ Rapid Valley; 96 Bowbells/ Donnybrook/ Kenmare; 00 Flandreau/ Egan; 06 Parker/ Hurley; 07 Rapid City South Maple; 17 Retired; 11/2/17-7/1/18 Kimball United interim (3/4); 20 Pringle interim (1/4). BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Cheryl; Alicia Rhea. McLAIRD, DONNA J - RE. Deacon 77; PM 85; Elder & FM 90. Appts: 77 Plankinton/ Mt Vernon; 7781 Ethan; 84 Tyndall; 85 Tyndall/ Ethan; 95 Hitchcock/ Broadland; 96 Plankinton/ Mt Vernon; 99 Colton/Chester; 8/01/04 Retired. BA DWU; MRel Garrett-Evangelical; Boston School of Theology; MDiv San Francisco. John, Steven. McMANUS, SARA - FE. Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 15. Appts: 12 Sioux Falls First; 15 West Fargo Flame of Faith. BA Simpson College; MDiv Vanderbilt. Kyle.
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MEIER, DWIGHT L - RE. Deacon & PM 63; Elder & FM 65. Appts: 62 Grace City/ Juanita/ Sutton; 65 Enderlin/ Sheldon/ Leonard; 67 Enderlin/ Sheldon; 70 Grafton Federated/ Minto Presb; 79 Fargo Calvary; 84 Grand Forks Wesley; 87 Western District Superintendent (ND Conf); 93 Fargo Friendship; 97 Northeast District Superintendent; 02 Retired; 02 Interim Assistant to the Bishop; 04-05 Bismarck McCabe. BA Taylor; MDiv Asbury. Signe; Lorena, Deanna, Sara, Bradley. MEIER, MARK W - RE. Deacon & PM 70; Elder & FM 73. Appts: 68 School; 68 Crystal/ Hensal/ Hoople; 69 School; 72 Rugby/ Bantry/ Pleasant Lake; 75 Jamestown First; 79 Transfer to Louisiana Conf; 87 Transfer to ND Conf; 87 Fargo Faith; 4/89 Chaplain, ND State Penitentiary; 3/91 Mandan Good Shepherd; 6/91 WellSpring Counseling Group, Denver, CO. 10 Retired; 10 Wellspring Counseling Group, Denver, CO. BA Taylor; MDiv Asbury; DMin McCormick. Deborah; Michelle, Josef. MEIER, MAX E - RE. Deacon & PM 55; Elder & FM 59. Appts: 53 Grassy Butte; 56 School; 59 Chaplain, US Army; 81 Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, IA; 96 Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA; 99 Retired. BA Taylor; MDiv Garrett. Allen, Ruth, Carol, Esther. MERSCH, PATRICIA - RE. Deacon & PM 02; Elder & FM 04. Appts: 99 Williston/ Grenora/ Bainville; 02 Burke/ Herrick/ Jamison, NE; 04 McClusky/ Goodrich/ Chaseley; 05 Grand Forks Altru Chaplain; 09 Altru Chaplain (full) & Drayton/ Pembina/ Joliette/ Humboldt (LTFT); 09 Mohall/ Sherwood interim; 10 Mohall/ Sherwood; 14 Retired. BS USD; MDiv Northern American Baptist. MILLER, THETA - FE. Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 99. Appts: 96 School; 97 Missouri West Conf (Par. 337.1); 03 Family Leave, 08 Fargo United Campus Ministry; 10/1/12 Transitional Leave; 12/1/12 West Fargo Flame of Faith (LTFT); 7/1/13 Family Leave; 8/1/13 Clergy Assistant to District Superintendent; 15 Brookings First (Outreach); 3/6/19 Family Leave of Absence; 12/1/20 Extension 344.1(d) Clarkville, TN. BA Tennessee; MDiv Saint Paul. Wade; Clarissa, Quinn. MOE, PETER W - RE. Trial & Deacon 58; Elder & FM 60. Appts: 53 Student Supply Artesian/ Farwell; 57 Hudson, CO; 58 School; 59 Edgemont; 63 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 64 USD Vermillion Wesley Foundation; 74 Spearfish; 83 Yankton/ Gayville/ Volin; 87 Watertown First; 92 Western District Superintendent (SD Conf); 94 Southwest District Superintendent; 98 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Shelli, Shauna. MOORE, CHARLES - FL. Licensed 15 (PL). Appts: 8/1/15 Madison (3/4); 17 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest. Stephanie; Lydia LaVonne.
MORGAN, MARY PL. Licensed 20 (PL). Appt: 10/1/2020 White/ Sterling (1/2). MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Bill; Derek, Jessica.
MOORLACH, ROBERT - FE. FE Transfer from Minnesota Conf. 21. Appt: 21 Oakes UMC/ Oakes PCUSA.
MORRISON, MATTHEW - PE. Licensed 13; Commissioned & PM 20. Appts: 13 Embrace (LTFT); 15 Mitchell Fusion; 17 Sioux Falls Asbury (Associate). BS USD; MM Univ. of Northern Colorado. Amy; Xander, Maia. MOTTA, DAVID F - RE. Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 83 School; 84 Stickney; 91 Aberdeen First; 96 Fargo Calvary; 21 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Trinity. Mary; Elise, Leah, John.
MUND, KENNETH - FL. Licensed 06 (PL); 17 FL. Appts: 05 Watertown Cornerstone (3/4); 17 Bottineau; 19 Des Lacs/ Minot Faith. BS Dickinson State University. Rhonda; Lindsey, Elise.
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MUTHIAH, LIONEL P A - RE. Deacon & PM 65 (Tennessee); Elder & FM 67. Appts: 66 Transfer to ND Conf; 66 Hope/Finley/Page; 68 Medan, Sumatra; 72 Sibu, Sarawak; 77 Transfer to SD Conf; 77 Clark/Garden City; 79 Extension General Board of Global Ministries; 9/80 Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 82 Transfer to ND Conf; 82 New Rockford/ Cathay/ Sheyenne; 86 Linton; 91 Cavalier Trinity/ Hamilton; 92 Retired. BS George Peabody; MDiv Vanderbilt. Lorene, Lora, Robert, Richard. MUTZENBERGER, KRIS - FE. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Britton (LTFT); 04 Britton; 9/1/05 Britton (LTFT), 09 Madison (LTFT); 11 Madison; 13 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest (3/4); 14 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest; 17 Fargo First; 20 Northeast District Superintendent. BA DWU; MDiv United of Dayton. Ryan; Anna Lynn, Noah James. MUTZENBERGER, RYAN - FE. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Claremont/ Hecla; 09 Madison; 13 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest; 17 Fargo First (Lead Pastor). BA DWU; MDiv United of Dayton. Kris; Anna Lynn, Noah James. NAGBE, JUWLE - FE. Commissioned & PM 15; Elder & FM 19. Appts: 13 Lisbon/ Enderlin/ Lisbon PC USA; 20 Streeter/ Napoleon. MDiv Duke Divinity. Martha; Jewle, James, Dave-Marth, Grace.
NELSON, CLIFFORD A - RE. Deacon & PM 77; Elder & FM 81. Appts: 77 School; 79 Fairmount/ Bethany/ Rosholt; 1/83 West Fargo; 87 Minot Faith/ Des Lacs; 99 Williston/ Grenora/ Bainville; 03 Grand Forks Zion; 09 Chaplain Trinity Hospital-Minot; 17 Retired; 6/1/20 Extension Minnesota Conf. Cedar UMC, Ham Lake) (1/2). BS UND; MDiv Asbury. Terri; Michael, Ryan, Kristen. NELSON, KEITH F - FE. Deacon & PM 85; Elder & FM 88. Appts: 85 School; 86 Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL. 89 Onida/ Agar; 93 Devils Lake; 02 Sturgis; 08 Brandon; 10 Sakakawea District Superintendent; 16 Mitchell First. BA U of Sioux Falls; MDiv North Baptist Theological. Nancy; Richard, Melissa. NELSON, MORRIS E - RE. Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 90. Appts: 87 Brothersfield & School; 88 Gregory Larger Parish (Gregory-Iona); 92 Flandreau/ Egan; 00 Murdo/ Draper; 03 Hot Springs Federated; 11 Retired; 14-15 Prairie View (LTFT). BS USD; MDiv North American Baptist. Cathryn; Kenneth. NELSON, SARA - FE. Commissioned & PE 10; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 06 Brothersfield & School; 10 Watertown First (Associate); 14 Watertown First (Sr Pastor); 20 Sioux Falls First (Sr Pastor). BA University of Sioux Falls; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Mat; Mara, Austine. NYGAARD, JULIE S - RE. Licensed to preach 94; Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 98. Appts: 94 Valley City Epworth/ Salem; Summer of 95 Valley City/ Salem; 96 New Rockford/ Grace City; 01 Webster/ Bristol; 05 Cresbard/ Rockham/ Miranda; 06 Cresbard/ Rockham; 09 Cresbard/ Tolstoy; 16 Retired. AA Jackson Community College; BA Spring Arbor; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Steven. OATES, MURIEL - RA. FL 95. AM 00. Appts: 95 Faith; 03 Retired. BS Black Hills State; MA SDSU. Jim; Mark, Janell, Mary, Diane, Mike, John, Robert.
O’CONNELL, SUSAN RE. Commissioned & PM 02; Elder & FM 05. Appts: 10/16/00 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 01 Sioux Falls Hilltop (LTFT) & Ben Clare/Rowena (LTFT); 02 Geddes/ Delmont; 06 Gettysburg/ Onida/ Agar; 09 Flandreau/ Egan; 13 Retired. BA Western Michigan; MDiv North American Baptist. Bill; Jennifer, Melissa. OLSON, RON - FE. Commissioned & PM 11; Elder & FM 14. Appts: 11 Bowman; 18 Montrose (3/4); 19 Hurley (3/4). MDiv Asbury. Michelle; Ben, Joshua, Maija.
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ORTMAN, TIFFANY - FL. Licensed 21. Appt: 21 Extension 344.1.d) Luther Manor & Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls. BS USD.
PATRICK, JAMES D - RE. Transfer from Illinois Great Rivers Conf, 9/16/00. Appts: 00 Rapid City Knollwood Heights/ Rapid Valley; 08 Retired. BS Texas Wesleyan; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical.
PEASE, EDWARD - RE. Trial & Deacon 68; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 68 School; 74 Psychiatry Resident, Independence, IA; 77 U of Nebraska College of Medicine; 80 Psychologies U of Nebraska Hosp, Omaha; 86 Physician & Psychiatrist, Omaha VA Hosp; 06 Retired. Jane, Amy, Carrie. PEDERSON, KENRAD - RE. Deacon & PM 75; Elder & FM 78. Appts: 75 School; 77 Pembina/ Joliette/ Humboldt; 82 Arthur/ Hunter/ Erie; 84 Bismarck First; 85 Turtle Lake/ Underwood; 91 Bowbells/ Donnybrook/ Kenmare; 96 Hartford; 06 Jamestown First; 13 Eureka; 15 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Wesley. Mary; Seth, Kyle. PEIRCE, RUSSELL M - RE. Trial 51; Deacon 53; FM 54; Elder 55. Appts: 51 School; 52 Student Supply Laird, CO; 54 Northville/ Mellette; 57 Wall/ Wasta; 62 Hot Springs; 64 Plankinton; 67 Gettysburg; 71 Gettysburg/ Tolstoy; 73 Rapid City South Maple; 78 Philip/ Philip UP-Interior UP; 86 Clear Lake/ Gary; 90 Scotland/ Tripp; 94 Retired. BA DWU; ThM Iliff. Mary; James, Timothy, Kenneth. PERRY, E. STEPHEN - RE. Deacon & PM 81; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 81 Wessington Springs/ Lane; 86 Milbank Parkview; 91 Vermillion; 99 Sabbatical Leave; 00 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 05 Redfield/ Ashton; 10 Redfield/ Frankfort; 14 Retired. BA Northwestern Univ; PhD Univ of Cambridge; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Marilyn. PERSON, TERESA - FL. Licensed 20. Appt: 20 Huron Riverview/ Virgil. BME SDSU; MDiv SFS. Chris; Abbey, Chloe, Hayden.
PETERSEN, CALVIN L - RE. Deacon & PM 60; Elder & FM 61. Appts: 63 Transferred to SD CROP; 67 Director, Lake Poinsett Camp; 69 School; 74 Deadwood; 1/79 Leave of Absence; 79 Vermillion; 91 Sioux Falls Wesley; 94 Beresford-Zion; 98 Retired. BA Bethel; MA USIU; MDiv Southern Baptist. Mary; Lynette, Lance, Larisa, Lincoln, Nathan. PHILLIPS, MARK P - FE. Deacon & PM 85; Elder & FM 88. Appts: 82 Rum Creek UMC (OH); 85 School; 86 Aberdeen First; 91 Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg; 95 Mandan Good Shepherd-Rural; 97 Mandan First/ Mandan Good Shepherd-Mandan Rural; 99 Mandan/ Mandan Rural; 03 Mandan; 04 Milbank Central; 12 Lead-Deadwood Trinity; 17 Murdo/ Draper. BA Westmar; MALA/MDiv Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Ginger; Seth. PHILLIPS, RANDALL E - FE. Elder (orders recognized) & PM 96; FM 99. Appts: 94 McLaughlin; 95 Cando/ Starkweather/ Egeland; 00 Minot Faith/ Des Lacs; 9/02 School (CPE); 03 Erie, PA; 8/1/05 Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, MN (Para. 344.1b). BA Anderson; MA Nebraska; MDiv Princeton. Robin; Mackenzie, Alexander, Benjamin. PIETRZAK, JOLEEN - PE. Licensed 19, PM 20. Appts: 19 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 20 Arlington. BA USD, MA USD, MDiv SFS.
PITTENGER, RICHARD D, JR – RE. Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 81 School; 83 Potter NE; 83 Transfer from Nebraska Conf; 84 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 88 Harrisburg; 94 Minot Vincent; 00 Fargo Faith; April 06 Leave of Absence; April 08 Avera Sacred Heart (LTFT); March 09 Avera Sacred Heart (FT); 11 Vermillion & Gayville/ Volin; 16 Milnor/ Wyndmere/ Sheldon (3/4); 21 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Rebecca; Ryan, Brandon, Kristen.
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PRICE, JOHN T - RE. Deacon & PM 85; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 85 Faith; 91 Murdo/ Draper; 98 Cavalier Trinity/ Cavalier First/ Neche; 12/25/05 Cavalier Trinity/ Cavalier First; 07 Canistota UMC/PCUSA; 19 Retired; 20 Winner (3/4). BS MichiganTech; MDiv Asbury; DMin Sioux Falls Seminary. Loraine; Hannah, John, Megan, Elizabeth. PROHASKA, LUCIAN F - RE. Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 Edgemont United (UMC-UCC)/Pringle; 94 Winner; 00 Retired. BS SDSU; MDiv Saint Paul. Karen; Laura, Daniel, John. RAE, GARY W - RE. Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 73 Rockham/ Miranda; 77 Belle Fourche/ Harding; 83 Faulkton/ Seneca; 93 Winner; 94 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 03 Harrisburg; 11 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Edith (Edee); Justin, Landon. RAGELS, TARYN - PL. Licensed 20. Appt: 20 Mitchell Fusion (3/4). BA SDSU. Adam.
REICH, ELDON H - RE. Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 71 Onida/ Agar; 75 Watertown Ninth Ave/ Kellerton; 78 Watertown Ninth Ave; 86 Aberdeen First; 14 Retired; 20 Doland Ministry Team Leader (1/4). BA Westmar; MDiv Asbury. Donna; Heidi, Jonathan. REINHILLER, KYLE - FE. Deacon & PM 97; Elder & FM 99. Appts: 97 Burke/ Herrick/ Jamison, NE; 02 Eureka/ Ashley; 09 Sturgis; 11 Harrisburg. BS Dickinson; MDiv Asbury. Rebecca; Paul, Erik.
REINHILLER, ROSS S - FE. Deacon & PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 9/81 Buffalo UCC, Camp Crook UMC student supply; 84 School; 85 Ashley/ Forbes; 88 Mandan Good Shepherd; 3/91 Union Church, Bogota, Colombia; 93 Williston/ Grenora/ Bainville, MT; 99 School; 00 Winner; 8/15/05 Shiloh Christian School (Para. 344.1d); 1/10 Center/ Washburn/ Turtle Lake, appointed and served while at Shiloh Christian School; 10 Sioux Falls Southern Hills; 14 Aberdeen First; 16 Williston Faith. BS Dickinson; MDiv Asbury; DMin Asbury. Valerie; Jayne, Anne. REINHILLER, VALERIE - FD. Consecrated 91, Deacon & FM 97. Positions: 91 Director of Christian Education Bismarck First; 91 Director of Christian Education & Office Manager Union Church, Bogota, Colombia; 93 Diaconal Minister Williston; 99 Family Leave (Para 352); 9/1/00 Winner (1/4 time); 02 Winner; 05 Family Leave; 1/1/07 Bismarck Calvary; 09 Disaster Response Case Management Coordinator (LTFT); 10 Transitional Leave; 1/1/11 Sioux Falls Southern Hills (LTFT); 9/16/12 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest (LTFT); 14 Aberdeen First; 16 Williston Faith. BA Northwestern College; MACE North American Baptist. Ross; Jayne, Anne. RHODES, WARREN A - RE. Elder (orders recognized) & PM 85; FM 87. Appts: 84 Mohall/ Sherwood/ Lansford/ Maxbass; 88 Park River Federated/ Fordville Presbyterian; 99 Clark-Garden City; 10 McClusky/ Goodrich/ Chaseley; 16 Retired; 16 McClusky/ Goodrich/ Chaseley (LTFT). BS Dickinson; MDiv Bangor. Grace; Lisa, Vaughn. RICHARDS, LEISA - FE. Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 93. Appts: 93 Hitchcock/ Broadland; 99 Vermillion; 7/1/01 transfer from Yellowstone Conf; 01 Dakota Plains Legal Services; 03 Dakota Plains Legal Services & Hebron UMC; 05 Legal Director Resources, Inc Albuquerque, NM; Leisa Richards Law, PC, Albuquerque, NM. BA Carleton; JD USD; MDiv Harvard. RICHARDS, MATTHEW - FE. FL 07; Commissioned & PM 08; Elder & FM 12. Appts: 03 Artesian/ Roswell; 07 White/ Aurora/ Sterling/ SDSU Campus Ministry; 10 Groton/ Conde; 15 Miller; 1/30/18 Medical Leave; 2/15/20 Extension (Avera Home Chaplain, Mitchell Congregational UCC). BS DWU; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Karrie; Andrew, Alex, Elizabeth.
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RICHARDS, SHEILA B - RE. LP 91; Deacon & PM 95; Elder & FM 98. Appts: 91 Eureka; 92 Aberdeen North Highland/ Church of All Nations; 94 Aberdeen North Highland; 00 SE District Superintendent. 06 Retired. BS Northern State; MDiv North American Baptist. Carlyle; Leisa, Keith, Renee. RICKE, KATIE - FE. Commissioned & PM 14; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 14 Mitchell First; 16 Beresford Zion; 20 Yankton First. BA U of Sioux Falls; MA Gordon-Conwell; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Jason.
RINEARSON, RICHARD - RE. PM 78; FM 81. Appts: 80 Todd/ Mellette; 83 Iona; 84 School; 87 Columbia Pastoral Counseling Center, Vancouver, WA; 1/14/90 Miller/ Greenleaf; 93 Hands Together; 5/15/94 Leave of Absence; 95 Huron First; 98 School; 08 Glenfair Evangelical Church of America, Portland OR; 10 Transfer to Indiana Conference; 14 Dickinson; 16 Transfer from Indiana Conference to the Dakotas Conference with the same appointment, Dickinson; 19 Retired. BA Augustana; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; DMin Chicago. Linda Renaud. RITTER, PENELOPE J - RE. Elder & PM (orders recognized) 83; FM 85. Appts: 83 White/ Aurora/ Sterling; 88 Beresford-Zion; 94 Sabbatical Leave; 95 Leave of Absence; 01 Extension Community Baptist Church. 10 Retired. ROCK, BRIAN - PL. Licensed 19. Appts: 4/15/19 Embrace 57th St Campus (3/4) as SY; 8/1/19 as PL Embrace 57th St Campus. BA Northwestern. Andrea; Maren, Naomi.
ROES, BRETT - FL. Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Rapid City Canyon Lake (teaching pastor). Master of Theological Studies Duke University; Pamela; Braely.
ROOZEN, PETER KIP - FE. Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 83 Kennebec/ Presho/ Reliance; 84 School; 85 Doland/ Frankfort; 90 Clear Lake/ Gary; 95 Spearfish; 07 Sioux Falls Asbury. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Barbara; Christopher, Kerrie. RUEDEBUSCH, ROBERT B - FE. Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 80 School; 82 Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 89 Canton; 92 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 09 Prairie Hills District Superintendent; 12 Sioux Falls First; 20 Southwest District Superintendent. BME DWU; MDiv Iliff. Paula; Katie, Megan, John. RUNGE, DEREK - FL. Licensed 18. Appt: 18 Kimball United Parish.
RUSH, VAL - RE. LP; Deacon & PM 95; Elder & FM 98. Appts: 93 Garretson; 96 Garretson/ Jasper/ Salem; 99 Bowman; 11 Winner; 16 Retired; 16 Viborg (1/4). BS SDSU; MDiv North American Baptist. Teresa; Aaron, Sarah, Jonathan. RYOO, KEIHWAN “KEVIN” - FE. Orders Recognized & PM 01; FM 03. Appts: 99 Mohall/ Sherwood/ Lansford; 02 Fargo Edgewood; 8/16/05 Extension Ministry (Par 344.1a); 9/1/09 Rapid City Korean (LTFT); 11 Rapid City Korean (LTFT)/Rapid City First (LTFT); 14 Extension Minnesota Conf.; 17 Extension Korean Ministry Plan Missionary; 21 Extension 344.1a(3) Executive Secretary of the Korean Caucus of the United Methodist Church. BA Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; MDiv Wesley Theological Seminary. Misook; Sanha Joshua, Haneul Esther. SALMONSON, ROBERT - FE. Licensed 11; Commissioned & PM 13; Elder & FM 17. Appts: 08 Student & Deer Park Grace, MO; 11 Mt Vernon; 13 Flandreau/ Egan; 15 Flandreau/ Supervising Egan; 16 Alexandria/ Ethan; 12/10/17 Leave of Absence; 19 Holmes/ Sharon Lutheran/ Beaver Creek Lutheran. BA DWU; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Victoria; Jacqueline, Rachel, Alexander. 162
SAMUEL, SUNANDKUMAR D - RE. Deacon & PM 85; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 85 Mellette/ Mansfield PC/ Brentford UCC; 88 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 91 Colton/ Chester; 99 Salem United UMC/ PC-USAMontrose; 04 Clear Lake/ Gary; 10 Beresford-Zion; 13 Retired. BA Karnataka University; MDiv North American Baptist. Leela. SAPP, MARLIN - FL. Licensed 07. Appts: 07 Stickney; 13 Mt Vernon/ Stickney served by Mt Vernon; 14 Linton/ Sterling. NDSCS, Course of Study Garrett-Evangelical. Carol; Chad, Dawn.
SAYLER, GLEN E - FE. Licensed to Preach 90; Elder (orders recognized) & PM 92; FM 95. Appts: 90 Marion/ Dickey; 92 Marion/ Dickey/ Jud; 94 Hazen/ Beulah; 98 Medical Leave. BA Northwest Bible; MDiv Church of God. Corinne; Nicholas, Christopher. SAYLER, JUDY - PL. Licensed 14. Appts:14 Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg (LTFT); 16 Wakonda/ Irene (3/4). Roger; Brian, Erin, Shawn.
SCANSON, ARTHUR H - RE. Deacon & PM 67; Elder & FM 70. Appts: 63 Douglas/ Banner/ Makoti; 65 Lansford/ Maxbass/ Grenora; 67 School; 69 Bowman/ Mound UP; 75 Minot Vincent; 81 Dickinson; 86 Bismarck McCabe; 90 Central District Superintendent (ND Conf); 94 Northwest District Superintendent; 98 Bismarck McCabe; 10 Retired. BS Minot State; MDiv Asbury. Lorraine; Lane, Mark. SCHERBENSKE, MATTHEW - FL. Licensed 20. Appt: 9/1/2020 Minot Vincent. BS Valley City
State University; MEd University of Mary. Sheri; Hannah, Regan, Jonah, Ainslee.
SCHNABEL, PERRY - RE. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 05. Appts: 01 Steele/ Tuttle/ Robinson; 10 Bismarck Calvary; 19 Retired. BA Sioux Falls College; MDiv North American Baptist. Cynthia; Kamaya, Kezia, Kylin. SCHOTT, WALTER J - RE. PM 54; Elder & FM 60. Appts: 56 School; 60 Lidgerwood EUB Spokane, WA; 61 Holmes/ Pleasant View; 66 Mandan Good Shepherd/ Center; 75 Mandan Good Shepherd; 85 Leave of Absence; 86 Rural Mandan; 95 Retired. BA Cascade; MDiv Western Evangelical. SCHWENN, DEVERN E - RE. Deacon & PM 65; Elder & FM 67. Appts: 60 School; 64 Hettinger/ Bethany/ Lemmon, SD; 72 Enderlin/ Sheldon; 75 Bismarck First; 83 Transferred to SD Conf; 6/15/83 Milbank Central; 89 Rapid City First; 95 Jamestown Saint Paul; 00 Retired. BA Asbury; MDiv Asbury; DMin North American Baptist. Joan; David, Judy, Lori. SEMRAD, JEANNE GAARD - RE. Deacon & PM 86; Elder & FM 90. Appts: 86 Garretson; 87 School; 11/15/87 Hazel/ Henry/ Kellerton and Big Stone City/ Revillo; 90 Hazel/ Henry/ Kellerton and Big Stone City; 91 Milbank Parkview and Big Stone City; 98 Madison; 4/1/01 Incapacity Leave. 10 Retired. BA SDSU; MEd SDSU; MDiv North American Baptist. Robert; Rexford, Charlotte. SEMRAD, ROBERT J - RE. Deacon & PM 81; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 81 Student Supply DeSmet & School; 82 Yankton/ Gayville/ Volin; 85 Harrisburg; 11/15/87 Big Stone City/ Revillo & Hazel/ Henry/ Kellerton; 90 Big Stone City & Hazel/ Henry/ Kellerton; 91 Big Stone City & Milbank Parkview; 98 Madison; 01 Fairmont/ Bethany; 05 Retired. Certificate in Bible Multnomah; BS Montana; BA SDSU; MEd SDSU; MDiv North American Baptist. Jeanne; Rexford, Charlotte. SHELDON, MARY ANN - RE. Elder (orders recognized NACCC) & PM 96; FM 98. Appts: 96 Ellendale-Guelph; 9/1/02 Minot Faith/ Des Lacs, 08 Miller/ Greenleaf; 12 Retired. BS Northern State; MDiv Andover Newton; DMin Wesley Theological Seminary.
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SHLANTA PEASLEY, GAIL L - RE. Deacon & PM 86; Elder & FM 89. Appts: 86 Sioux Falls Asbury; 92 Leave of Absence; 93 Family Leave; 97 Retired. BA Carleton; MDiv North American Baptist. John; Kimberly, Mark, Kathryn. SIEBRECHT, LYLA E - RE. PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 81 Ree Heights; 82 Hazel/ Henry/ Kellerton; 85 Todd-Mellette Larger Parish; 87 DeSmet/ Carpenter/ Esmond/ Iroquois; 89 Wall/ Wasta/ Quinn; 91 Wall/ Wasta; 92 Custer-Fall River Larger Parish; 95 Britton/Pierpont Community; 98 Retired. BA Scarritt; MRE Garrett; MDiv San Francisco. Philip, Dayton, Rachel, Barbara. SIMMONS, ROBERT L - RE. Deacon & PM 64; Elder & FM 66 (IA). Appts: 2/66 Pierre/ Blunt; 70 Howard/ Roswell; 73 Transferred to IA Conf; 82 Transferred to SD Conf; 82 Custer State Hospital; 87 Gettysburg; 6/15/91 Par. 426.1 AK Missionary Conf; 95 Arthur/ Casselton/ Hunter; 97 Gregory/ Iona. 04 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Boston School of Theology. Janet; Chris, Samatha, JJ, Carii, Cory, George. SLOTT, MICHELE - PE. Licensed 18, Commissioned & PM 21. Appts: 8/1/18 Rapid City First; 20 Rapid City Fist (3/4) & Rapid City Open Heart (1/4).
SMITH, CHARLES “CHUCK” L - PL. Licensed 17. Appt: 1/1/17 Sioux Falls Embrace 57th St. Campus (3/4). Vanessa.
SMITH, LUKE - FD. Provisional Deacon & PM 15; Full Deacon & FM 19. Appt: 15 Watertown Cornerstone (3/4).
SMITH, ROGER A - RE. Deacon & PM 55; Elder & FM 58. Appts: 51 Rural/ Fort Rice; 52 School; 54 Rural/ Fort Rice; 56 School; 58 Hettinger/ Bethany/ Lemmon, SD; 63 Bottineau/ Gardena/ Russell; 65 Sabbatical; 66 Supernumerary; 66 Delta Ministries; 71 Special Ministries in Human Relations, MS; 89 Retired. AB Taylor; MDiv Drew. SOMMERS, CHARLES R - RE. Deacon & PM 64 (Iowa Conf); Elder & FM 66. Appts: 76 Transferred to SD Conf; 76 Chaplain Sioux Valley Hosp, Sioux Falls; 99 Retired.
SORENSEN, RAENELLE - RL. Licensed 08. Appts: 08 Larimore Yoked Parish (3/4); 18 Retired; 18 Larimore Yoked Parish (3/4); 10/1/2020 Larimore/ Arvilla (1/2). Branden.
SORTLAND, JEANNE - PE. Licensed 15; Commissioned & PM 19. Appt: 18 Wimbledon/ Kensal (1/2). Kent; Reagan, Synneva, Tylea, Solomon.
SPAHR, RANDALL G - RE. Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 80 School; 82 Geddes; 86 Parker/ Hurley; 93 Wahpeton Evergreen; 06 Extension Hospice of Red River Valley; 20 Retired. BS SDSU; MDiv Asbury. Diane; Rebecca, Laura, Lisa. SPAHR, ROGER C - RE. Deacon & PM 78; Elder & FM 81. Appts: 78 School; 80 White/ Aurora/ Sterling; 83 Mitchell First; 88 Watertown 9th Ave; 94 Watertown Cornerstone (formerly 9th Ave); 8/1/13 Eastern Sunrise Co-Superintendent/ Watertown Cornerstone; 15 Glacial Lakes District Superintendent (17 name change to Southeast District); 20 Retired. BS SDSU; MDiv Asbury; DMin Bethel Theological Seminary. Joan; Joshua, Joseph, Heidi.
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SPURRELL, MARILYN - RE. Deacon & PM 74; Elder & FM 79. Appts: 74 School; 77 Plymouth Pk (TX); 78 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 83 Piedmont; 88 Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX; 95 Sioux Falls First; 97 Brookings; 01 Madison; 09 Three Rivers Superintendent; 10 Eastern Sunrise District Superintendent; 8/1/13 Eastern Sunrise Co-Superintendent/ Fargo First; 15 Fargo First; 3/1/17 Retired. BS SDSU; MTh Perkins; DMin Garrett-Evangelical. Nichole, Amy. STEFFES, CARLI - PL. Licensed 18. Appts: 8/20/07-6/30/10 Coleman (1/4); 7/1/10-4/30/18 discontinued; 05/01/18 Extension Avera Heart Hospital Chaplain (1/4). MDiv North American Baptist Seminary. STEIN, K JAMES - RE. PM 51; Elder & FM 56. Appts: 52 Kidder; 53 Casselton/ Chaffee; 53 School; 56 Patterson Christ, NJ; 60 Professor Evangelical Theological Seminary; 72 Dean ETS; 73 President ETS; 74 Dean Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; 77 Professor GETS; 95 Retired. BA Westmar; BD Evangelical; STM Union (New York); PhD Union; DD Westmar. Loretta; Mary, Paul. STEWART, DONNA M - RE. Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 91. Appts: 88 School; 89 Leola/ Frederick/ Barnard UCC; 93 Faulkton/ Seneca; 96 Hitchcock/ Broadland; 99 Retired. BS SDSU; MDiv North American Baptist. Steven, Karen, Susan. STOLP, GERALD A - RE. LP 88; Deacon & PM 90; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 88 Brothersfield; 89 Sioux Falls Hilltop & School; 92 Ben Clare/ Rowena/ Sioux Falls Hilltop; 96 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 04 Aberdeen First; 05 Salem United-UMC/ Montrose; 13 Retired. BA U of Sioux Falls; MDiv North American Baptist. Carolyn; Robin, Jamie, Matthew. SUMERS, THOMAS - PE. PE 16; Commissioned & PM 17. Appts: 16 Minot Faith/Des Lacs; 19 Faulkton. BS NDSU, MDiv Asbury. Stephanie; Mitchell, Jacob, Thomas Jr.
SYKES, RICHARD – RE. Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 94 Transferred from Nebraska Conf; 94 Wimbledon/ Kensal; 98 Murdo/ Draper; 1/15/00 Leave of Absence; 00 Retired. BA Rutgers; MDiv Eastern Baptist. Peggy. THOMPSON, JANICE - PE. Licensed 15; Commissioned & PM 17. Appts: 15 Howard Beach; 20 Beresford Zion. BS SDSU. MS SDSU, MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Jordan, Elliane, Hanna.
THRALL, CORY - PL. Licensed 14. Appts: 14 Bismarck Legacy (Washburn/ Center/ Turtle Lake); 1621 Bismarck Legacy (Washburn/ Center/ Turtle Lake and Hazen/ Beulah); 7/1/21-8/31/21 no appointment; 9/1/21 Washburn/ Center (1/4). BS Ministry Central College. TIESZEN, WAYNE L - RE. Deacon & PM 75; Elder & FM 79 (Nebraska Conf). Appts: 84 Transferred to SD Conf; 84 Murdo/ Draper; 88 Groton/ Columbia UCC; 90 Kimball/ Kimball PC/ Kimball ELCA; 94 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 10/1/99 Claremont/ Hecla; 03 Retired. BA Huron College; MDiv Iliff. Terri, David, Mark, Ora, Lara, Jon, Joe. TKACH, ROD - RE. Deacon & PM 81; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 81 Salem/ Dazey/ Leal; 82 School; 83 Elgin/ Zoar/ Ebenezer; 86 Bowman; 93 School; 98 Washburn/Center; 01 Grand Forks Wesley; 03 Williston/ Grenora; 12/18/05 Williston; 12 Sabbatical; 13 Personal Leave; 14 Extension Holston Conf.; 4/1/21 Transitional Leave; 21 Retired. BS Jamestown; MDiv Asbury; PhD Southern. Marilyn; Justin, Ben. TOEPKE-FLOYD, MARTIN C - FE. Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 93. Appts: 87 Ione, CA; 90 Cleveland/Medina; 91 Linton; 92 Linton/ Sterling /Moffit; 93 Wishek Nursing Home; 01 Wishek; 08 Napoleon/ Wishek/ Lehr; 12 Napoleon/ Lehr; 14 Redfield/ Frankfort; 20 Jamestown First. BS Univ of Redlands; MDiv Pacific School of Religion. Tammy; Andrea, Tyler.
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TOWLER, JAMES G - RE. Trial & Deacon 51 (MN); Elder & FM 55. Appts: 64 Transferred to ND Conf, Fargo First; 68 Bowbells/ Coteau/ Kenmare; 71 Arthur/Hunter/Erie; 76 Langdon-Hannah; 82 Transferred to SD Conf, Miller/ Greenleaf; 87 Timber Lake/ Timber Lake ALC (ELCA)/ Isabel UCC/ Timber Lake ABC; 92 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance; 94 Retired. BA Mankato State; MDiv Drew; DMin McCormick. Arlene; Dwight, Karri. TRACY, JOY - FD. Licensed 8/1/12; Commissioned & PM 15; Deacon & FM 19. Appts: 8/1/12 Henry/ Kellerton (LTFT); 14 Clark/ Garden City/ Henry/ Kellerton (1/4); 19 Clark. BSN Presentation College; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Mark. TRACY, MARK - FE. Licensed 8/1/12; Commissioned & PM 15; Elder & FM 19. Appts: 8/1/12 Henry/ Kellerton (LTFT); 14 Clark/Garden City/ Henry/ Kellerton; 19 Clark/ Garden City/ Henry/ Kellerton and team supervisor for Doland; 10/1/19 Clark/ Garden City/ Henry/ Kellerton. MBA; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Joy. TRAPP, DEAN A - FE. Deacon & PM 85; Elder & FM 88. Appts: 85 School; 86 Conde/ Andover; 90 Groton/ Columbia UCC; 95 Groton/ Conde; 96 Yankton/ Gayville/ Volin; 05 Yankton; 10 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest; 13 Huron Riverview/ Virgil and supervising Carpenter; 9/1/19 Voluntary Leave of Absence. BA Westmar; MDiv Saint Paul. Susan; Kimberly, Alyssa, Erika. TREFZ, REBECCA - FE. Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 08. Appts: 05 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 10 Brandon Celebration; 14 Director of Ministries; 9/19 interim Southwest District Superintendent and Director of Ministries; 20 Southeast District Superintendent. BA Simpson; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Steven; Brady, Henry. TREFZ, STEVE - FE. Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 08. Appts: 05 Piedmont; 08 Family Leave; 14 Conf Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries (LTFT); 5/1/16 Extension DWU & Sioux Falls Seminary; 17 Mitchell Fusion (1/4)/Extension Garrett-Evangelical (1/4)/Extension Sioux Falls Seminary (1/2); 20 Extension Sioux Falls Seminary (3/4). BS SDSU; MDiv & DMin Garrett-Evangelical. Rebecca; Brady, Henry. TURNER, MARK - FL. Licensed 06. Appts: 06 Burke/ Herrick/ Jamison, NE; 15 Marion/Dickey/ Jud. BA Iowa State MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Angela; Mary, Alex.
TYLER, JENNIFER “JEN” - FE. Commissioned & PM 12; Elder & FM 15. Appts: 12 Clark/ Garden City; 14 Wahpeton Evergreen; 20 Watertown First – Senior Pastor. BA Simpson College; MDiv GarrettEvangelical.
UDEHN, KATHLEEN ‘KIPPY’ - PL. Licensed 16. Appts: 9/1/15 DeSmet; 8/1/16 Hitchcock; 7/7/17 no appointment; 9/1/17 Highmore/ Harrold/ Blunt (3/4).
ULMER, RODNEY - FL. Licensed 01. Appts: 01 Marion/ Dickey/ Jud; 15 Eureka; 17 Britton/ Claremont/ Hecla. Emory University. Melissa; Morgyn, Greysen, Tanys.
UNKENHOLZ, RICHARD A - RE. Deacon & PM 53 (North Indiana); Elder & FM 56 (North Indiana). Appts: 10/50 Monson; 52 Monson/Taylor; 55 Marion First; 57 Transfer to ND Conf; 9/57 Edgeley/ Jud/ Nortonville; 63 Valley City; 69 Bismarck First; 75 Jamestown First; 84 Fargo Calvary; 89 Williston/ Grenora/ Bainville; 93 Retired. AB Taylor; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Patricia; Mark, Jeanne, Carol Sue, David. VANDERLIP, DON - PL. Licensed 16. Appts: 8/1/16 Flandreau (3/4); 17 Sioux Falls Southern Hills / Flandreau (3/4). BA USF; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Kristi; Madisyn, Hudsen, Cahlen.
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VAN ESSEN, ALBARTUS “BERT” L - RE. Deacon & PM 74; Elder & FM 77. Appts: 74 School; 76 Murdo/ Draper; 82 Beresford-Zion; 88 Winner; 93 Gettysburg; 03 Medical Leave; 09 Parker/ Hurley; 12 Sabbatical; 10/1/12 Retired. BS Westmar; MDiv Iliff. Bert, Gerad, Andrew.
VAN METER, WILLIAM ERIC - FE. FE 16 Transfer from Arkansas Conf. Appt: 16 Extension Ministries/ Chaplain DWU. Denise; Zachary, Jonathan.
VETTER, BRANDON - FE. Commissioned & PM 05; Elder & FM 09. Appts: 05 School; 06 DWU Campus Ministry; 14 Mitchell Fusion; 15 Bismarck Legacy (Associate); 16 Bismarck Legacy (Sr Pastor). BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Victoria; Miranda, Elijah. VOELTZ, TRAVIS - PL. Licensed 19. Appts: 18 Ashley/ Edgeley/ Lehr (Luke 10 team) as SY; 19 Edgeley (Luke 10 Team) (1/4) as LLP; 21 Edgeley (1/4). Lindsey; Savannah, Sydney, Brynn, Theodore.
VONDERGEEST, CRAIG - FE. LP 92; Deacon & PM 94; Elder & FM 99. Appts: 92 Williston/ Grenora/ Bainville; 93 School; 00 Alexandria/ Ethan/ Fulton; 03 Grand Forks Wesley; 05 Extension Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC; 11/1/17 Extension Presbyterian College and Lupo Memorial (1/2), Clinton, SC. BA Concordia; MDiv Princeton; PhD Union. Cinda; Nathan, Maren, Rachel. VORE, JEFF - RL. Licensed 11. Appts: 11 McCook Lake ARK UMC (LTFT); 14 North Sioux City Ark (1/2); 18 North Sioux City Ark (1/4); 11/1/19 Retired; 8/1/21 Gayville-Volin (1/4) . BS Ohio State. Bonnie; Bryan, Craig. VORLAGE, TIMOTHY - FE. Deacon & PM 99; Elder & FM 02. Appts: 98 Britton; 03 Cando/ Starkweather/ Egeland PC-USA/ Rock Lake/ Rolla; 06 Langdon; 12 Hitchcock/ Broadland; 2/1/16 Broadland (1/4). AS Gavilon CC; BS Univ of NY, Regents College; MDiv United Theological Seminary. Katie; Nicholas, Zachary. WAISANEN, CORI - RE. Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 91 School; 8/1/92 Pierre Southeast-Blunt; 98 Wessington Springs; 00 School; 06 Flandreau/ Egan; 08 Linton/ Sterling/ Moffit; 12 Linton/ Sterling; 14 Retired. BA Trinity Bible College; MDiv Asbury; DMin. Asbury. Seth, Alisha, Kobe. WALDROP, MIKE - FL. Licensed 17. Appt: 8/1/17 Aberdeen First Associate. BA NSU. Mikelle; Tatum, Lainy, Brennen.
WALKER, AUSTIN - PL. Licensed 13 (Transfer from MN Conf). Appt: 1/1/15 Sioux Falls Embrace (St. Croix Campus) (3/4).
WALTERS, GARY - FE. Commissioned & PM 00; Elder & FM 04. Appts: 00 White River/ Mission; 03 Gettysburg/ Onida/ Agar; 06 Bismarck McCabe; 10 RC Knollwood Heights/ Rapid Valley; 11 Rapid Valley; 19 Extension 344.1(d) Kirk Funeral Home, Rapid City. BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Laura; Nicholas, Alexandra, Andrew. WALTERS, LAURA - FD. Commissioned 00; Deacon & FM 04. Appts: 00 White River/ Mission (LTFT); 03 Gettysburg/ Onida/ Agar (LTFT); 06 Transitional Leave; 9/1/06 Bismarck McCabe (LTFT); 10 Family Leave; 1/1/15 Rapid Valley (1/4); 19 Extension New Underwood School District. BA DWU; MDiv Asbury. Gary; Nicholas, Alexandra, Andrew.
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WATT, DONALD A - RE. Transfer from Arkansas Conf 04. Appts: 04 Vice President for Academic Affairs DWU; 09 Gettysburg/ Onida/ Agar; 11 Retired. BS Mount Union College; MA, PhD U of Pennsylvania; MDiv Pacific School of Religion. Priscilla; Andrew, Nathan. WEBER, ADAM - FE. Commissioned & PM 07; Elder & FM 10. Appts: 07 Extension Sioux Falls Embrace; 2/20/11 Embrace (Lead Pastor). BA Augustana; MDiv Asbury. Becky; Hudson, Wilson, Grayson, Anderson. WENZEL, WARREN - RE. PM 64; Elder & FM 70. Appts: 65 School; 12/68 Williston Faith; 69 Williston First/ Grenora; 73 Mohall/ Sherwood/ Tolley; 75 Bowman; 82 Harvey/ Martin/ Chaseley; 89 Fairmount/ Bethany/ Rosholt; 01 Retired. 01-04 Linton/ Moffit/ Braddock; 20 Langdon Interim (1/4); 10/1/20 Langdon Interim (1/2). BA Westmar; MDiv Evangelical. Iva. WHETSEL, TERESA - FL. Licensed 13. Appts: 13 Arlington/ Lake Preston/ Lake Preston UCC; 18 Miller. Virgil; Aiden, Kade, Logan.
WHIPKEY, BARRY - FL. Licensed 04. Appts: 04 Larimore/ Arvilla PC-USA/ Emerado PC-USA; 07 Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 13 Madison; 19 Rapid City First. Debbie; Cory, Annie, Barry Lee.
WHITMER, LOU - AM. FL Licensed 07; Commissioned & AM 17. Appts: 07 Kimball/ Kimball PCUSA/ Kimball ELCA; 11 Mitchell; 13 Aberdeen North Highland.
WICKS, BRENDA - PL. Licensed 19. Appt: 19 Carpenter. Mitchell Technical Institute Certificate. Wade; Adam, Keith.
WIGEN, A. JULIAN - RE. Trial & Deacon 64; Elder & FM 67. Appts: 63 School; 67 Tioga/ Columbus; 70 Enderlin-Sheldon; 72 Transferred to SD Conf, Rapid City Knollwood Heights; 79 Milbank Parkview; 85 Redfield/ Ashton; 89 Redfield/ Ashton/ Rockham/ Miranda; 9/1/89 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 92 Executive Director UM Foundation (SD Conf); 03 Retired. PhB ND; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Lois; Amy, Diana, Malea. WILLPRECHT, JOSHUA - PL. Licensed 2021. Appt: 6/1/21 Brandon Celebration (1/4). BS SDSU; Jessica; Jacob, Jenna, Jase.
WILSON, PEARY A - RE. Deacon 67; Elder & FM 70. Appts: 70 Alexandria/ Fulton; 73 Supernumerary; 76 Canistota United Church; 84 Brookings; 87 Yankton/ Gayville/Volin; 92 Transfer to ND Conf; 92 Bismarck McCabe; 98 Southwest District Superintendent; 04 Lead/ Deadwood; 06 Retired; 11 Edgemont/ Pringle (LTFT); 13-14 Rapid City First (LTFT); 9/1/17 Edgemont/Pringle (1/2); 10/1/19 Pringle (1/4). BA DWU; MDiv Garrett. Eileen; Brian, Darshan. WINCKLER, JOEL - FE. Deacon & PM 93; Elder & FM 96. Appts: 92 Cleveland/Jamestown St Paul’s; 93 School; 94 Harrisburg; 97 Aberdeen First; 01 Bismarck Calvary/ Sterling; 06 Bismarck Calvary; 10 Fargo Calvary; 16 Jamestown St Paul’s; 20 Northwest District Superintendent. BA Asbury; MDiv Asbury. Kris.
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YI, CHANG - FE.Commissioned & PM 08; Elder & FM 11. Appts: 06 Alexandria/ Ethan; 12 Grand Forks Zion. BS Ulsan Univ; MDiv. Wesley Theological Seminary. Youna Rhee; Grace Sunwoo Lee.
ZACHRISON, DAYNE - FE. Commissioned & PM 02; Elder & FM 05. Appts: 01 Yankton/ Gayville/ Volin; 04 Watertown First; 10 Clark/ Garden City; 12 Valley City Epworth. BA Jamestown; MDiv Saint Paul. Aimee; Camille. ZECK, RICHARD W - FE. Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 91. Appts: 88 School; 89 Yankton/ Gayville/ Volin; 92 McCook Lake; 02 Fargo First; 13 Brookings First; 15 Extension Minnesota Conference (Brooklyn Center). BS SDSU; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Bonnie; Addison, Carter, Foster, Sheridan. ZERFACE, PEGGY - RE. Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 90. Appts: 87 School; 88 Marion/ Dickey; 90 Bismarck McCabe; 95 Clear Lake/ Gary; 01 Drayton/ Crystal/ St Thomas; 5/7/06 Fargo Faith; 10 Lisbon/ Enderlin UMC, Lisbon First PC/USA; 01/01/13 Retired; 1/1/13-14 Fargo First (LTFT). BS Valley City State; MDiv Saint Paul. ZIEBARTH, STEVEN J - RE. Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 82. Appts: 79 School; 81 Gregory/ Iona; 88 Mitchell; 92 School of Mines Campus Ministry; 96 Sioux Falls Southern Hills; 10 Canton; 20 Retired. BS Dakota State University; MDiv Iliff. Kathryn; Hillari, Jonathan.
Dakotas Conference Interim Bishop Laurie Haller presented the episcopal address to the 28th session of the Dakotas Annual Conference during the opening worship service at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her sermon was titled "Did Jesus Call That Woman a Dog?"
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HONORABLE LOCATION BERNARD, MARY ANN. Appts: 80 School; 82 Elgin-Zoar-Ebenezer (UCC); 12/83 Minot Vincent; 85 Transfer to Iowa Conf; 91 Transfer to ND Conf; 91 Center for Vision and Policy, University of New England; 92 Ellendale United/ Guelph, 96 Westminster Presbyterian Sioux Falls; 98 Honorable Location; 20 Wahpeton Evergreen. BS UND; MDiv Garrett. BRINKMAN, ELMER. Appts: 72 Leola/ Frederick; 74 Watertown First; 77 Honorable Location; 81 Florence/ Summit; 94 Honorable Location; 19 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Iliff. Barbara; Donna, Paula.
GESCHWINDER, ANNE A. Appts: 78 Yankton (intern); 79 Wakonda/ Irene/ Viborg; 80 Special Appt; 81 Leave of Absence; 8/15/82 Alexandria/ Fulton & Artesian/ Farwell; 10/16/83 School; 86 Honorable Location; 87 Retired. BA UND; MDiv Garrett. Peter; Laura, Jon, Nancy, Mary Ann. HAIDLE, STANLEY J. Appts: 74 School; 75 Onida/ Agar; 78 Huron First; 9/1/83 DWU; 95 Leave of Absence; 02 Honorable Location; 19 Retired. Ruth; Luke.
JARMAN, JOHN. Appts: 68 Sterling/ Moffit/ Driscoll/ Braddock; 69 School; 70 Transferred to SD Conf; 70 Rapid City First; 75 United Methodist Higher Ed Vermillion; 77 USD; 78 Honorable Location; 11 Retired. KIMBLE, PERRY. Appts: 81 Lisbon/Milnor; 83 Lisbon; 86 Fairmount/ Bethany/ Rosholt (MN); 89 Wimbledon/ Kensal; 11/1/91 Leave of Absence; 96 Honorable Location; 21 Retired. BA Western Illinois Univ; MDiv. Dubuque Theological Seminary. Judy. RENAUD, LINDA. PM 78 (Iowa); Elder & FM 81. Appts: 80 Todd-Mellette Larger Parish; 83 Garrett Evangelical; 87 Leave of Absence; 91 Honorable Location; 01 Huron First; 1/1/02 Huron First (LTFT); 9/1/05 Leave of Absence; 10 Honorable Location; 9/1/18 Retired. BA Morningside; MDiv Garrett Evangelical. Richard Rinearson. RICE, DANIEL Appts: 68 Brookings; 10/19/70 Northern State College Campus Minister; 9/73 DWU Campus Minister and Assoc Prof Religion & Philosophy; 11/76 Lutheran Social Services, Aberdeen; 77 Leave of Absence; 78 Honorable Location; 18 Retired. BA DWU; BD Yale. Lisa, Kristi. RICKENBACH, JOEL. Appts: 69 Ethan/ Tripp; 70 White Lake/ Underwood & Dunlap; 74 Honorable Location; 18 Retired. BA DWU; MDiv Hartford Seminary. Ann; Joel, Rachel.
WHALEY, RUSSELL. Appts: 96 School; 99 Kindred Calvary/ Kindred Zion; 02 Page/ Hope/ Finley; 04 Edgeley/ Kulm; 06 Pembina/ Joliette/ Humboldt; 09 Grand Forks Zion; 4/1/12 Personal Leave; 14 Honorable Location. BS USD; MDiv Perkins. George, Chloe and Emily.
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Other Than Full Members, Associate Members, Provisional Members, Licensed Local Pastors and Retired Members. This includes Certified Lay Ministers (CLM), associate members of another annual conference (OA), elders of another conference or other Methodist denomination (OE), full members of another denomination (OF), other local pastors (OL), retired member of another annual conference (OR), and lay supply (SY). As of July 1, 2021. ABBAS, SHAWN (OF Reformed Church of America) Appt: 21Eureka. ANDERSON, DAVID (SY) Appt: 21 Ethan (LTFT) supervised by Mitchell Fusion. ANDERSON, STEVEN (OF Ev. Covenant) Appts: 15 Watertown Cornerstone Interim; 4/1/16 Watertown Cornerstone Senior Pastor. BAMBAS, DAVID (OL UCC-LP) Appt: 12/1/10 Elk Point United-UMC, UCC. BAUER, TIM (supplied by UCC) Appt: 19 Hillsboro BERTELSON, JERRY (supplied by PCUSA) Appt: 8/1/19 Canistota United. BOTTGER, JERRY (SY) Appt: 9/1/21 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (1/4). CARLSON, ANNIE (SY) Appt: 21 Washburn/ Center (3/4) CATALDO, JODI (SY) Appts: 18 Luke10 team Ashley, Edgeley, Ellendale Utd UMC/PCUSA, Lehr (1/4); 21 Luke10 team Lehr (1/4). CLARK, TAMBA (OE African Meth. Episcopal) Appts: 4/15/19 Fargo First African (1/2); 9/1/20 Fargo First African (1/4); 7/1/21 Fargo First African (1/2). COOK, DAVID (supplied by PCUSA) Appt: 19 Hot Springs Federated DILL, ROBIN (OF PCUSA) Appt: 6/6/2016 Grafton Fed/ Minto (3/4). DUNCAN, SETH (SY) Appt: 21 Cresbard/ Tolstoy (3/4). FERRIS, BEATA (SY) Appt: 20 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (1/4) as Administrative Leader. FINGER, ALLEN (OF North American Baptist) Appt: Elgin Bethesda UMC/Elgin Ebenezer UCC (1/4). GAYER, TERI (supplied by ELCA) Appt: 20 Timber Lake. GRASSOW, PETE (OE Methodist Church of South Africa) Appt: 2/10/20 Brookings First. HARRISON, MARTHA (OF ELCA) Appt: 15 Lansford/ Lansford ELCA/ Glenburn ELCA. HOUSER JANKORD, LORAH (OL UCC-LP) Appt: 09 Tulare United UMC, UCC. INGEBRETSON, BEN (OF Reformed) Appt: 16 Director of New Church Development. Karen. IRVINE, JESSE (SY) Appt: 21 Park River Federated/ Fordville PCUSA (LTFT). JUNKER, DAREN (OF AB) Appt: 1/31/03 Elkton/Elkton UCC. Bonnie; Dana, Michael, Daniel, David. KENKEL, ADDY (SY) Appt: 6/1/21 Brandon Celebration (3/4). KOENIG, BARB (OF UCC) Appt: 17 Elgin UMC/ Ebeneezer UCC (3/4). LOEWEN, RICK (OF CCCC) Appt: 17 Carrington Federated. LOSING, DARRELL (SY) Appt: 10/1/16 Cleveland (1/4). MADSEN, JANET (CLM) Appt: 10/1/14 Wheatland Parish (Agar/ Gettysburg / Onida). MAXTED, WARREN (OF AOG) Appt: 01 Beach Community. MCKEWIN, BARBARA J. (OA Minnesota) Appt: 19 Milbank Parkview/ Big Stone City/ Ortonville, MN. MINNICH KJESBO, JORDAN (SY) Appt: 8/1/21 Vermillion (1/2). OZANNE, ABIGAIL (OE) Appt: 21 Watertown First Associate. PECK, DONALD J (SY) Appt: 95 Leola/ Frederick/ Barnard UCC. BS Franklin Univ. Deirdre; Daniel, David, Douglas, Diana. ROBERTS, JOHN (OR Minnesota) Appt: 13 Fargo First Recovery Ministry. ROWENHORST, PAUL (OF Mennonite Brethren) Appts: 10/1/19 Doland (1/4) as interim; 20 Redfield/ Frankfort (3/4). SHERWOOD, RAY (OE Free Methodist) Appt: 18 Bowman. SIEFKEN, LOREN/PAT (SY) Appt: 11 Bath. SIMMONS, JERRY (SY) Appt: 21 Fairburn (1/4). SMITH, MARGARET (SY) Appts: 00 Hoople; 06 Crystal. SNETHEN, RON (OF Nazarene) Appt: 92 Colome (1/4). Jeanne. WAGNER, VAL (SY) Appt: 20 Luke 10 Team at Edgeley (1/2). WILSON, BLAINE (CLM) Appt: Gayville-Volin (1/4). Deaconesses REYNOLDS, JEANNINE - Deaconess 96. Positions: 96-98 Social Worker, Virginia Conference; 98-02 Church and Community Worker, UM Cooperative Mins. of Madison County, FL; 02 Church & Community Worker; UM Pierre Area Community Ministry (UMPACM); 06 Retired. BA in Social Work, University of Kentucky. Diaconal Ministers UNKENHOLZ, PATRICIA – DM. Diaconal Minister 87. Positions: 87 Handbell Choir & Children's Music Director, Fargo Calvary; 6/11/89 Leave of Absence; 11/89 Music Coordinator, Williston; 93 Retired. BS Minot State; Course of Study. Richard; Mark, Jeanne, Carol Sue, David. 171
2021 Jubilee Clergy Rev. Bruce Forbes
My philosophy of retirement is to continue doing what I love, but at my own pace instead of some institution’s pace. And after a year or two, I also have discovered that “my own pace” is not self-evident, so the process of discernment continues. Most of my fifty Jubilee years have been in extension ministry, as a Professor of Religious Studies at Morningside College (now University). Thus, it is no surprise that much of what I love includes teaching (although not grading), research, writing, and conversations with students in their vocational search. I love continuing all of that, but in more limited ways and with fewer deadlines. I would not describe my retirement as a time of leisure (I guess I have a busy personality?), but the change of pace does give additional opportunities for reflection. I believe that my faith continues to mature, even in this later stage of life, to fuller understanding of God as love, to appreciation of the ways God’s natural world nurtures us, and to awareness of how limited my human perspectives are. In terms of research and writing, some people call me “the holiday guy” because I have published a book on the history of Christmas and another book with chapters on the history of five holidays (Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). I enjoy doing presentations about all of those holidays, and I also am working on two new off shoot projects still related to Christmas. One is a history of nativity scenes, a topic I neglected in my Christmas book, mentioned in only a sentence or two. Learning about nativity scenes includes several surprises that deepen my appreciation for the practice of setting up those little displays in our homes and in church. The other project is about the twelve days of Christmas, the days between Christmas Day and Epiphany. Just as we have devotional booklets for Advent, I think we need a devotional booklet for the meanings of the twelve days of Christmas, and I’m working on it!
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Rev. Dave Heetland I retired from the Dakotas Annual Conference in 2020 because I reached the mandatory retirement age. However, my post-retirement journey remains very similar to my pre-retirement journey. That is because I continue to work full-time as Senior Vice President for Planned Giving at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. I assumed this position three years ago because I was ready for a new challenge after serving as Vice President for Development at the seminary for 35 years. In addition to being an ordained minister I am a Certified Financial Planner. I use my training in both areas to help alums and friends determine how they can best leave a legacy that reflects their values. I seek to educate these folks about the various planned giving options through a bi-weekly planned giving e-newsletter, personal phone calls, letters, and visits, and periodic planned giving mailings. Preparing gift annuity proposals and agreements, responding to countless inquiries, and maintaining relationships with nearly 500 members of the Wesley Associates (our planned giving recognition society) keeps me plenty busy. I have a framed quote on my desk that summarizes well my own philosophy: “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” I continue to find purpose and meaning in my work at Garrett-Evangelical, and I am invigorated by the opportunity to help strengthen this seminary so that it can continue to play a vital role in preparing bold Christian leaders, just as it has for the past 166 years. I can think of no better way to spend my time. Will I ever retire from Garrett-Evangelical? Of course! But I hope I never retire from living a life of purpose!
Rev. Gary Rae If there should be any one word to share about my ten years since retirement from parish ministry, it would be grateful! Not that life has been without some challenging medical issues. Shortly after retirement I was rear-ended while at a traffic light. It left my back in fairly constant pain and need of regular physical therapy. But I am so grateful to have a wonderful therapist who keeps me moving and as pain free as possible! Surely life would have been greatly diminished! I am grateful! Three years ago, my heart failed, which would be followed by extensive open-heart surgery, and an internal cardiac defibrillator that literally keeps me going. I am grateful for all the fine medical care I have received and the slow ability to find a new normal with some limitations. I am grateful! Through all of this, I have been blessed to have my spouse, Edee, who became a caregiver to me for quite some time. We marked 50 years together during Covid and celebrated with Donuts and coffee sitting in our garage with our son and daughter in law! I am grateful!
Rev. Richard Sykes Richard was ordained a deacon and became a provisional member in 1971. In 1974, he was ordained an elder and became a full member of the clergy of the Dakotas Conference. He transferred and served in the Nebraska Conference until 1994. Rev. Sykes returned to the Dakotas Conference in 1994 and was appointed to serve at Wimbeldon and Kensal, North Dakota. He served the chruches of Murder and Draper in South Dakota from 1998-2000. In 2000 Pastor Sykes took a leave of absence until his official retirement date in 2000. He received a bachelors degree from Rutgers University and a Masters of Divinity from Eastern Baptist Seminary.
When I spoke last at my retirement, I thanked the General Board of Pensions for the work they have done for years to provide for retirees. Because of them and the excellent support for our medical insurance, our medical expenses were very limited. I am grateful for that and to be financially comfortable and able to give more generously! I have continued to seek the Spirit’s guidance for ways in which I might continue to serve. At first, I was able to contribute to some pulpit supply. Though unable to do that now, I am slowly returning to my 38-plus years as a Civil Air Patrol Chaplain and work in Emergency Response and Cadet Leadership Training. I can still pray for others, give generously, and connect with some through my Pastoral Chaplaincy work. We have enjoyed the birth of our first granddaughters in the past three years and always long to see them. I am grateful! Though one son and family live in NYC, the other lives a few blocks from us, and we enjoy seeing him and his spouse and having them close. I am grateful. There have been great challenges we would not have expected, but in the midst of the worst times, God’s Spirit and Presence broke through my humanity to assure and comfort, to renew hope and surround us with caring people. I am grateful.
Cheryl Finney, far left in both photos, a member of Dakotas Conference Commission on Archives and History, presents Rev. Gary Rae, (top photo) and Rev. Bruce Forbes, (bottom photo), certificates for Jubilee Clergy status. Photos by jlynn studios.
X. RULES AND POLICIES Structure and Rules of Order DEFINITIONS All ¶ refer to current edition of The Book of Discipline (or The Discipline or BOD). Section 1: Mission of the Annual Conference 1.1. Name. Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. 1.2. Core Values. Through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, we, the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church, are a community saved by grace through faith, centered in Christ, grounded in Scripture, and connected with one another in the Wesleyan tradition of doing no harm, doing good, and staying in love with God. 1.2.1. Christ-Centered: Theological Values. Putting fear aside, trusting God through faith, and following the divine mandate to love God and neighbor, we, the Body of Christ, covenant to commit our lives to make disciples of Christ, employing all the means of grace available to us as revealed through Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. 1.2.2. Wesley’s Three Simple Rules: Relational Values. John Wesley’s three simple rules describe for us the foundation of our Christian life together. By intentionally examining our personal and corporate lives, we strive to do no harm. Therefore, we choose to relate to one another in a spirit of inclusiveness, integrity, intimacy, and accountability. Committed to doing good, we engage in mission, service, and social action, acknowledging that if we err we do so on the side of grace. We stay in love with God through spiritual development, including regular reading of Scripture, cultivating a life of prayer, tithing, and worshiping God in public and private settings. 1.2.3. Connection: Structural Values. Connected to God and each other through Christ, the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church gathers the gifts and strengths of the local churches to fulfill more effectively our mission and ministry. By sharing leadership and resources, and providing mutual support and accountability, we do ministry better when we do it together. 1.3. Purpose. "The purpose of the Annual Conference is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by equipping its local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church; all to the glory of God." (¶601 of The Book of Discipline) 1.4. Viability of the Local Church. A viable congregation of The United Methodist Church in the Dakotas Conference makes disciples by intentionally and consistently doing these things: +Invites people to know Christ. +Includes people in the fellowship of the church. +Worships regularly. +Nurtures spiritual growth. +Prays for one another and the world. +Participates in local and global missions. +Meets financial obligations. +Shares in the mission and ministry of The United Methodist Church including paying apportionments. We expect every congregation to evaluate and apply these criteria to its ministry and be accountable for showing progress in each area with the support of the District Superintendent. The work of a church is a labor shared by both its congregation and the clergy appointed to serve that congregation with the support of the District Superintendent. A church or clergyperson that does not take specific, measurable steps to meet these criteria lacks integrity and/or vitality. Therefore, a congregation adjudged not to have made specific, measurable steps to meet the criteria of vitality should consider closing, allowing its members and constituents to be nurtured, grow, and be in a mission in a viable congregation. 1.5. Dakotas Platform for Ministry. Connected to God and each other through Christ, the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church exists for the purpose of equipping the local church for mission and ministry in the world. By sharing leadership resources and providing mutual support and accountability, we do ministry better when we do it together. The Dakotas Annual Conference provides links between the local church and conference for developing missional leaders, equipping missional congregations, extending missional impact, and generating missional resources. Section 2: Conference Officers 2.1. President. The President shall be the Bishop of the Dakotas Area of The United Methodist Church 174
2.2. Executive Director of Ministries 2.3. Conference Secretary. The Secretary shall be nominated by the Cabinet and elected by the Annual Conference at its first session following the General Conference. If needed, “the bishop after consultation with the district superintendents, shall appoint a person to act until the next session of the Annual Conference” (¶603.7 of The Book of Discipline). 2.4. Conference Co-Lay Leaders. The Conference Co-Lay Leaders shall be nominated and elected by the lay members of the Annual Conference at its first session following the General Conference according to procedures outlined in these rules. 2.5. Conference Statistician. The Statistician shall be nominated by the Cabinet and elected by the Annual Conference at its first session following the General Conference. If needed, “the bishop after consultation with the district superintendents, shall appoint a person to act until the next session of the Annual Conference.” (¶603.7 of the The Book of Discipline) 2.6. Conference Chancellor(s). The Chancellor(s) shall be nominated by the Bishop and elected by the Annual Conference at its first session following the General Conference. If needed, “the bishop shall fill the vacancy until the next session of the Annual Conference.” (¶603.8 of The Book of Discipline) Section 3: Conference Structure 3.1. Flexibility in Conference Structure. “The Annual Conference is responsible for structuring its ministries and administrative procedures in order to accomplish its purpose (¶601), with the exception of the mandated provisions of ¶¶611, 635, 636, 637, 639, 640, 647, and 648. In so doing it shall provide for the connectional relationship of the local church, district, and conference with the general agencies.” (¶610) "The Annual Conference shall provide for the functions and General Conference connections with all general agencies provided by The Discipline as follows: a) There shall be clear connections between the General Conference agencies, annual conference program and administrative entities, and the local congregations. These connections shall be identified in the business questions of the annual conference each year. b) There shall be clear checks and balances regarding program functions and financial/administrative functions within the Annual Conference. These structural matters will be defined and approved by the annual conference session. Annual conferences may fund their ministries in ways that reflect conference priorities and structures, as approved by the annual conference in the budgeting process. All disciplinary references to 'equivalent structures' shall be defined by ¶610.1." (¶610 of The Book of Discipline) Nothing in these Structure and Rules shall be construed to contravene any provision of The Discipline relating to the work of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635), the Administrative Review Committee (¶636), the Committees on Investigation (¶2703), the Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (¶639), the Board of Trustees (¶2512), the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (¶¶611-619), or the Committee on Episcopacy (¶637). 3.2. Developing Missional Leaders Link: “The local church provides the most significant area through which discipleship occurs.” (¶201 of The Book of Discipline) A vital and viable local church is dependent upon the strength of its lay and clergy leadership. 3.2.1. Functions. The Developing Missional Leaders Link shall equip the local church by working with its leadership to provide encouragement, assessment, training, and resources by: a) identifying, recruiting, training, and developing current and emerging leaders of the local church. b) giving intentional attention to the ministries involved in disciple-making, including, but not limited to, witness ministries, Christian education, evangelism, worship, stewardship, spiritual formation, justice ministries, and local and global missions. c) giving intentional attention to ministries to and with various categories of persons, including, but not limited to, youth, young adults, older adults, women, men, persons with disabilities, Native Americans, persons of color, persons in small membership churches, persons victimized by crime, imprisoned persons, survivors of disasters, and other often overlooked or excluded persons. d) caring for the recruitment of pastors, staff, and lay leadership, including, but not limited to, conference extension ministers, campus ministers, conference missionaries, and conference evangelists. e) providing a camping ministry for the Annual Conference. f) providing generational ministries for all ages and genders, including through young adult and campus ministry. g) caring for the credentialing of clergy through the work of the Board of Ordained Ministry. h) promoting and providing for professional growth. i) holding clergy, staff, and lay leadership accountable. j) establishing procedures for managing clergy medical leave as specified in ¶652 of The Discipline. k) promoting Safe and Sacred Spaces policies. 175
l) caring for the functions of a board of discipleship specified in ¶630 of The Discipline, and maintaining the connectional relationship between the General Board of Discipleship and the conference, district, and local church. m) caring for the functions of a board of laity specified in ¶631 of The Discipline. n) caring for the functions of a board of higher education and campus ministry as specified in ¶634 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the Division of Higher Education of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the conference, district, and local church o) caring for the functions of a commission on the small membership church as specified in ¶645 of The Discipline. p) caring for the functions of a commission on religion and race as specified in ¶643 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the General Commission on Religion and Race and the conference, district, and local church. q) caring for the functions of a commission on the status and role of women as specified in ¶644 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women and the conference, district, and local church. r) caring for the functions of a council on youth ministry as specified in ¶649 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the Division on Ministries with Young People of the General Board of Discipleship and the conference, district, and local church. s) caring for the functions of young-adult ministry as specified ¶650 of The Discipline. 3.2.2. Membership. The Developing Missional Leaders Link shall have 12 members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link; in addition, the conference co-lay leaders, persons serving as members of any general agency related to the functions of this Link shall be voting members. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Executive Director of Ministries, the Director of Leadership Development, the Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry and a District Superintendent. 3.2.3. Standing Committees of the Developing Missional Leaders Link: a) Board of Ordained Ministry. There shall be a Conference Board of Ordained Ministry as provided in ¶635 of The Book of Discipline. The Board shall relate to the Developing Missional Leaders Link but shall report to and be amenable directly to the Annual Conference. The Board shall be constituted as prescribed in ¶635.1 of The Discipline, and consist of between 20 and 25 total members. 3.3. Equipping Missional Congregations Link: Equipping Missional Congregations builds capacity by starting new congregations in strategic missional settings and providing resources/training for existing congregations seeking to re-invent or re-vision their mission and ministry and become fruitful. 3.3.1 Functions. The Equipping Missional Congregations Link accomplishes this through: a) encouraging local churches to do ministry and be vital congregations. b) helping local churches with needs assessments to determine viability and direction using the viable church criteria in Section 1.4 c) resourcing local churches through people, programs, and financial support. d) developing strategies for reaching new people. e) starting new faith communities. 3.3.2. Membership. The Equipping Missional Congregations Link shall have 12 members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link; in addition, persons serving as members of any general agency related to the functions of this Link shall be voting members. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Bishop, the Executive Director of Ministries, Area Director of New Church Development and each District Superintendent. 3.4. Extending Missional Impact Link: When it is more effective to use resources across church and conference boundaries, or when the scope or costs of ministries exceed the ability of an individual church, we can do ministry better when we do it together. Our combined efforts increase our ability to fulfill the overall mission of the church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. 3.4.1. Functions. The Extending Missional Impact Link enhances the church by providing avenues for congregations to more effectively utilize our “connection” to have a greater impact on transforming their communities and the world. These include: a) developing strategic ministry initiatives beyond the local church. b) developing cooperative ministries. 176
c) transforming lives through service and mission. d) sharing information and promoting connectional opportunities. e) providing places to gather beyond the local church. f) promoting Christian unity and interreligious concerns. g) developing ministries with Native Americans in the Dakotas. h) monitoring inclusiveness of gender and race. i) caring for the functions of a board of church and society specified in ¶629 of The Discipline, and maintaining the connectional relationship between the General Board of Church and Society and the conference, district, and local church. j) caring for the functions and connectional relationships of a committee on ethnic local church concerns specified in ¶632 of The Discipline. k) caring for the functions of a board of global ministries as specified in ¶633 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the General Board of Global Ministries and the conference, district, and local church. l) caring for the functions of Christian unity and interreligious relationships as specified in ¶642 of The Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the Council of Bishops’ Office of Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships and the conference, district, and local church. m) caring for the functions of a commission on communications as specified in ¶646 of The Discipline. n) caring for the functions of a committee on disability concerns as specified in ¶653 of The Discipline. o) caring for the functions of a committee on Native American ministry as specified in ¶654 of The Discipline. 3.4.2. Membership. The Extending Missional Impact Link shall have 12 members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link; in addition to these 12 members, the Conference Secretary of Global Ministries, the UMW Mission Coordinator for Social Action, the UMW Mission Coordinator for Education and Interpretation and persons serving as members of any general agency related to the functions of this Link shall be voting members. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Executive Director of Ministries, a District Superintendent and other members of agencies as specified in ¶642.2 of The Discipline. 3.4.3. Standing Committees of the Extending Missional Impact Link: a) United Methodist Women. There shall be a Conference United Methodist Women, auxiliary to the jurisdictional and national organizations of United Methodist Women, as provided in ¶647 of the The Book of Discipline. It shall relate to the Extending Missional Impact Link. b) United Methodist Men. There shall be a Conference United Methodist Men, auxiliary to the jurisdictional committee of United Methodist Men and to the General Commission on United Methodist Men, as provided in ¶648 of the The Book of Discipline. It shall relate to the Extending Missional Impact Link. 3.5. Generating Missional Resources Link. God has entrusted the Annual Conference with resources for the purpose of equipping the local church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Therefore, our task is to ensure the generation of and the wise stewardship of resources to fulfill this function. This Link provides constructs to generate and administer the resources necessary to create and sustain our conference ministries including, but not limited to, leadership development, congregational vitality, and missional impact initiatives. The Link shall function as a task force at the call of the Bishop. 3.5.1. Membership. Because of the role of this group in addressing resource and stewardship challenges of the annual conference, membership will be determined at the time of the call based on the items being addressed by the task force. The Generating Missional Resources Link shall have twelve members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link. In addition, persons serving as members of any general agency related to the function of this Link shall be voting members. Because of the task force nature of this link, members may serve on other conference links/committees. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Executive Director of Financial and Administrative Services, the Executive Director of Ministries, the Executive Director of the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation, and a District Superintendent. 3.5.2. Standing Committees of the Generating Missional Resources Link a) Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA). There shall be a Conference Council on Finance and Administration as provided in ¶611-619 of The Discipline. CCFA shall relate to the Common Table, but shall report to and be amenable directly to the Annual Conference. The Council shall be constituted as specified in ¶612.2 of The 177
Discipline and shall consist of between 12 and 15 elected voting members, plus ex officio members as specified in ¶612.2c. For purposes of this structure, the Common Table shall serve the functions of the Council on Ministries; and the Executive Director of Ministries shall serve the functions of the Director of Connectional Ministries. b) Board of Pensions and Health Benefits. There shall be a Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, auxiliary to the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, as provided in ¶639 of The Discipline. The board shall relate to the Generating Missional Resources Link, but as provided in ¶614.1d The Book of Discipline, shall consult directly with the Conference Council on Finance and Administration as to the annual amount necessary to fund the conference pension and benefit programs. The Board shall be constituted as specified in ¶639.2, and shall consist of between 12 and 15 members. c) Board of Trustees. There shall be a Conference Board of Trustees as provided in ¶640 and ¶2512 of The Discipline. The Board shall relate to the Generating Missional Resources Link, but shall report to and be amenable directly to the Annual Conference. The Board shall be constituted as specified in ¶2512 of The Discipline. d) Human Resources Committee (HRC). There shall be a Human Resources Committee, which shall develop and implement personnel policies and procedures pertaining to standards of employment, evaluation, compensation, housing, benefits, vacation, sick leave, and all other matters of effectiveness and morale. HRC shall care for the functions of a Commission on Equitable Compensation specified in ¶625 of The Book of Discipline, by forming a subcommittee of HRC for equitable compensation which shall include equal lay and clergy members plus one district superintendent named by the cabinet. Its membership shall be constituted as provided in ¶625. The Human Resources Committee shall be made up of the Executive Director of Ministries, a representative from each Link, a representative from the Common Table, and two lay and two clergy at-large members, with preference given to those possessing expertise or experience in human-resource management. No member of the staff of the annual conference or any of its agencies, nor an immediate family member of such staff, shall serve as a member of the committee. The committee may consult as necessary with representatives of other agencies. The Bishop and the Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services shall be ex officio members without vote. 3.6. The Common Table. Discerning and keeping accountability to the vision. 3.6.1. Functions. The Common Table guides and holds accountable the work of the agencies of the Annual Conference as they fulfill the purpose of the Annual Conference: a) along with the Bishop and Executive Director of Ministries, to be the keeper of the vision of the Annual Conference for the continual process of transformation and renewal. b) in concert with the Bishop and the Extended Cabinet, to administer the Annual Conference’s ministries, resources, and business within the context of The Discipline and the actions taken by Annual Conference, and following the core values and purpose of the Annual Conference. c) to recommend to the Annual Conference visions, goals, priorities, and overall strategies. d) to ensure that actions and proposals of Annual Conference agencies are consistent with the Annual Conference’s purpose and core values. e) to elect persons, upon nomination by the Committee of Nominations, to fill interim vacancies until the next session of the Annual Conference, according to Rule 6.5 except as otherwise provided by The Book of Discipline. f) to determine by the first session immediately following the General Conference, the method for the lay members of Annual Conference to nominate and elect the Conference Lay Leaders and District Lay Leaders according to Rule 6.9 and 6.10. g) to be amenable to the Annual Conference. 3.6.2. Membership. The Common Table shall have nine members: a representative of the cabinet; one of the conference co-lay leaders; a representative from CCFA; three laypersons and three clergy persons to be nominated by the Bishop in consultation with the Committee on Nominations — one of whom shall be named the chair—who do not serve on any link or standing committee related to one of the links; ex officio without vote — the Bishop and the Executive Director of Ministries. 3.7. Other Standing Committees 3.7.1. Commission on Archives and History. There shall be a Conference Commission on Archives and History with responsibilities, membership, and connections as provided in ¶641 of The Discipline. In addition, any member of a general agency relating to the functions of the commission shall be an ex-officio member with vote. 178
3.7.2. Administrative Review Committee. There shall be a Conference Administrative Review Committee as provided in ¶636 of The Discipline. Its membership shall be nominated and elected according to the provisions of ¶636 of The Discipline. “Its only purpose shall be to ensure that the disciplinary procedures for discontinuance of provisional membership (¶327.6), involuntary leave of absence (¶354), involuntary retirement (¶357.3), or administrative location (¶359) are properly followed. Additionally, if in the event of unresolved issues related to medical leave (¶356.4) a fair process (¶361.2) occurs, the administrate review committee shall ensure that fair process was followed. The entire administrative process leading to the action for change in conference relationship shall be reviewed by administrative review committee, and it shall report its findings to the clergy session of members in full connection with the annual conference prior to any action of the annual conference. The administrative review committee shall notify the parties of the review of the process. The administrative fair process hearing procedures (¶361.2) should be followed by the administrative review committee. Prior to its report, if the committee determines that any error has occurred, it may recommend to the appropriate person or body that action be taken promptly to remedy the error, decide the error is harmless, or take other action.” (¶636) 3.7.3. Committee on Nominations. There shall be a Conference Committee on Nominations entrusted with the task of nominating persons for election by the Annual Conference to serve on the Developing Missional Leaders Link, the Equipping Missional Congregations Link, the Extending Missional Impact Link, the Generating Missional Resources Link and the Standing Committees, except where otherwise provided by The Discipline. Further, except as otherwise provided in The Discipline and these conference rules, the Committee on Nominations shall nominate to the Common Table, for their elections, persons to fill interim vacancies on links and conference agencies, according to Rule 6.5. The Committee on Nominations shall have 12 members, three from each district to be nominated by the respective district lay leader and district superintendent and elected by the Annual Conference. No member of the Committee on Nominations shall serve on the Common Table, a Link, or Standing Committee. Ex-officio members without vote shall be one of the Conference Co-Lay Leaders, the Conference Secretary, the Director of Leadership Development and the Executive Director of Ministries. 3.7.4. Committee on Records, Rules, and Procedures. Each year, the Executive Director of Ministries shall recruit and work with a Committee on Records, Rules, and Procedures, as provided in Conference Rule 4.3.2h. The purpose of this group shall be: a) To recommend interpretations of conference standing rules to the presiding officer during Annual Conference sessions and to the Bishop and/or Executive Director of Ministries ad interim. b) To review and recommend action on proposed new structure, rules or changes in existing structure and/or rules. 3.7.5. Committee on Episcopacy. There shall be a Committee on Episcopacy as provided in ¶¶637-638 of The Discipline. It shall report to and be amenable directly to the Annual Conference. It shall be constituted as prescribed in ¶637, and consist of between 7 and 17 total members. “No member of the staff of the Annual Conference or any of its agencies, nor an immediate family member of such staff, shall serve as a member of the committee, except that a member of the jurisdictional committee on episcopacy or the conference lay leader shall not be disqualified from membership as a result of this provision.” (¶637.1) 3.7.6. Non-Permanent Standing Committees. The Common Table may recommend to the Annual Conference additional standing committees on the basis of (1) direct fulfillment of the purpose of the Annual Conference, and (2) demonstration of widespread involvement by persons within local churches of the Annual Conference. Standing committees established under these criteria will be reviewed at least once each quadrennium by the Common Table for recommendation to the Annual Conference for renewal. Recommendations to the Annual Conference shall include size and make-up of membership, as well as budget. The Conference Council of Youth Ministries shall be a non-permanent standing committee — relating to the Developing Missional Leaders Link. 3.8. Non-Standing Committees 3.8.1. Each Link may establish such non-standing committees, working groups, and task forces as it deems necessary to fulfill the functions entrusted to it. Recruitment of persons to serve on these bodies is the responsibility of the Link. 3.8.2. The establishing Link is responsible to review at least annually the purpose, results, and membership of each of its non-standing committees. Section 4: Staffing 4.1. District Superintendents. The Dakotas Annual Conference shall have four districts, each with a full-time District Superintendent. 179
4.2. Hiring of Staff. The Bishop and the Human Resources Committee shall work together to set up the process for the selection of all staff positions, excluding the Executive Director of Ministries and the Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services. 4.3. Executive Director of Ministries 4.3.1 The Executive Director of Ministries shall be selected and supervised by the Bishop in consultation with the Human Resources Committee. 4.3.2 Responsibilities a) under the direction of the Bishop, to provide oversight of the annual conference, including supervision and evaluation of the conference program staff, but excluding the Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services, and District Superintendents. b) to resource the Equipping Missional Congregations Link. c) to review and authorize communication of information disseminated on behalf of the Annual Conference. d) to serve as a non-voting member of the appointive Cabinet. e) to undertake other duties as assigned by the Bishop. f) to serve as the connectional link between the Annual Conference, general boards and agencies, and the local church. g) to recruit and work with a Sessions Committee to ensure the organization and logistics of planning the Annual Conference session. h) to recruit and work with a Committee on Records, Rules, and Procedures. i) to recruit and work with a Committee on Resolutions and General Conference Petitions. j) to recruit and work with a Journal Editorial Committee. 4.4. Director of Leadership Development 4.4.1 Responsibilities: a) to relate to the Developing Missional Leaders Link through attending meetings, helping with research, and providing information and resources. b) to work with members of the Developing Missional Leaders Link in developing a leadership-education plan that focuses on the needs of the local church. c) to manage the process for assessing the viability of the local church (collection of the data, implementing strategies for responding to assessment tools) d) to provide, coordinate, and oversee the training, curriculum, and trainers, for developing strong, principled Christian leaders within the local churches of the Dakotas Conference, including lay servant leaders. e) to resource the Board of Ordained Ministry and candidates for ministry. f) to link to the general church through the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, the General Board of Discipleship, and other appropriate denominational connections related to leadership development. g) to participate in the life and ministry of the conference office. h) to raise up and develop current and emerging leaders across the conference. i) to care for other duties relating to leadership development as appropriate or delegated by the Bishop. 4.5. Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services 4.5.1 The Treasurer/Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services shall be nominated by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration and elected by the Annual Conference as provided for in The Discipline. 4.5.2 Responsibilities a) to carry out functions as specified in the latest Discipline. b) to manage the conference office with the exception of personnel services. c) to relate to the Generating Missional Resources Link through attending meetings, helping with research, and providing information and resources. 4.6. Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministries 4.6.1 Responsibilities: a) to care for the program, leadership development, promotion, and administration relating to camp and retreat ministries. 4.7. Evaluation of Conference Staff. Evaluation of all conference staff shall be done in accordance with policies established by the Human Resources Committee. 5: District Agencies 180
5.1. District Committee on Ordained Ministry. There shall in each district be a District Committee on Ordained Ministry with functions as specified in ¶666 of The Discipline. The Committee shall be constituted as specified in that paragraph and shall consist of a total of seven clergy in full connection (including the chairperson and district superintendent) and three professing members of local churches. 5.2. Committee on District Superintendency. There shall in each district be a Committee on District Superintendency with functions as specified in ¶669 of The Discipline. The committee shall be constituted of 11 members as specified in that paragraph. 5.3. District Board of Church Location and Building. There shall in each district be at least one District Board of Church Location and Building with functions as specified in ¶¶2518-2520. More than one board may be elected in a district for geographic reasons at the discretion of the district superintendent. Each board shall be constituted as specified in ¶2519, and consist of six to nine members. Section 6: Standing Rules 6.1. Terms. Terms for newly elected officers and members of conference and district boards and agencies shall begin on the day following the close of the regular annual conference session. Unless otherwise specified in The Book of Discipline, or in this Structure and Rules, nominees shall be placed in four classes, with one-fourth of an agency’s members (excluding exofficio members) being elected annually. 6.2. Tenure. Persons nominated and elected to chair or to serve as a member of any conference or district agency shall serve no more than 12 consecutive years on that agency, except in the instance where the person was appointed or elected to complete half or less of an unfinished term. If a person has served 12 consecutive years on an agency, she/he shall not be elected to that agency for a period of four years. Ex-officio members of agencies shall not be subject to this tenure rule. 6.3. Limitations. No person shall serve on more than one agency of the Annual Conference with the exception of ex-officio members. The Administrative Review Committee, Committee on Episcopacy, Sessions Committee, Rules, Records and Procedures Committee, Disaster Response, Task Force for Missional Appointments, Editorial Revisions Committee, Committee on Resolutions and General Conference Petitions, Generating Missional Resources Link or a district agency shall not be counted towards this limit. 6.4. Contact Information. Complete mailing addresses and phone numbers shall be submitted to the Conference Office for every person nominated for service on a Dakotas Conference board or committee, including district boards and committees. No nominations will be accepted or printed in the Conference Journal that is not accompanied by an address and phone number. 6.5. Vacancies. Should any vacancy occur during the year in any Conference office or agency, the Common Table shall elect persons upon nomination by the Committee on Nominations, unless otherwise provided for in The Discipline to fill the vacancies until the next session of the Annual Conference. 6.6. Unexcused Absences. If an elected member of a conference agency is absent from two consecutive meetings of that agency without a reason acceptable to that agency, that person shall cease to be a member thereof. In that case, the person shall be so notified, as well as the chairperson of the Committee on Nominations, and that place shall be filled in accordance with Conference Rule number 6.5. 6.7. General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegate Elections 6.7.1. All provisions of The Discipline regarding elections, eligible voters, and eligible persons to be delegates or alternates of General and Jurisdictional Conferences shall be carefully followed. 6.7.2. A general ballot will be taken early in the Annual Conference session in the full year preceding General Conference for lay and clergy delegates without nominations. Laity may distribute information about interested lay candidates in advance of the Annual Conference in which elections are held so study can be done ahead of time in preparation for voting. The Conference Co-Lay Leader will take responsibility for this task. 6.7.3. After the first ballot, candidates receiving five votes or more shall be introduced on the Annual Conference floor. After each subsequent ballot, candidates not previously introduced but receiving five votes or more shall be likewise introduced. 6.7.4. Balloting will continue until there is an election by simple majority of valid ballots. Ballots must have the exact number of names as there are positions being elected on that round of balloting to be considered valid. 6.7.5. When the election of either the lay or clergy delegates to General Conference has taken place, balloting for the remainder of Jurisdictional Conference delegates shall proceed in the same manner. Lay and clergy delegates to Jurisdictional Conference shall serve as the reserve delegates to General Conference in the order in which they are elected. 181
6.7.6. Balloting for Jurisdictional Conference delegates will proceed at intervals until sufficient delegates and reserve delegates are elected. The Conference shall elect as many reserve delegates to Jurisdictional Conference as it elects delegates to Jurisdictional Conference, or three lay reserve delegates and three clergy reserve delegates, whichever is greater. 6.7.7. The counting of ballots shall be undertaken by a team of tellers as directed by the Annual Conference Secretary. 6.7.8. When all elections are completed, the Annual Conference Secretary shall send certification of election to the General Conference Secretary. 6.7.9. After the close of the General Conference delegate election and before leaving the site of Annual Conference, the General Conference delegation shall meet to choose a chair of the delegation and to choose their legislative committee assignments. 6.7.10. CCFA shall provide funds for travel and per diem for reserve delegates to General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference to attend their respective sessions at a rate equal to that provided to the full delegates. 6.7.11. In the case of a special session of the General Conference being called, the next regular session of the Annual Conference shall hold a new election for lay and clergy delegates and alternates, as permitted in ¶14 of the Constitution. However, if no regular session of the Annual Conference will be held prior to the special session of the General Conference, the delegates and alternates elected to the preceding General Conference, or their lawful successors, shall serve at the special session; unless the Bishop with the concurrence of three-fourths of the district superintendents calls a special session of the Annual Conference for the purpose of a new election in accordance with ¶603.5 of The Discipline. 6.8. Jurisdictional Nominating Pool. The provisions governing the election of persons by the Annual Conference for submission to the Jurisdictional Nominating Pool are found in ¶705.1 of The Discipline. Election to the pool shall take place at the Annual Conference preceding Jurisdictional Conference. Nominations shall first be made by a committee composed of the Bishop and the General and Jurisdictional Conference delegation, with opportunity for additional nominations from the floor of Annual Conference. If more than five persons have been nominated to any of the categories listed in The Discipline, there shall be a ballot cast in that category, with the five persons receiving the most votes being elected in that category. 6.9. Conference Co-Lay Leaders. The Conference Co-Lay Leaders shall be elected at the Laity Session of the Annual Conference immediately following the General Conference for a quadrennial term, and each may succeed himself/herself once, except according to Rule 6.2 in instances where the person was elected to complete half or less of an unfinished term. In such cases, the Conference Co-Lay Leaders may succeed themselves twice. In the year of the election, the Common Table shall determine the method for the lay members of Annual Conference to nominate and elect the Conference Co-Lay Leaders. 6.10. District Co-Lay Leaders. In the same year as the Conference Co-Lay Leaders are elected, the Common Table shall determine the method for the lay members in each district to nominate and elect District Co-Lay Leaders. District Co-Lay Leaders serve a quadrennial term and may succeed themselves once, except according to Rule 6.2 in instances where a person was elected to complete half or less of an unfinished term. 6.11. Lay Members of Annual Conference and Lay Equalization In accordance with section VI of the Constitution of The United Methodist Church, ¶32, Article I, of The Discipline, the lay membership of Annual Conference shall be elected as follows: A. According to The Book of Discipline, the lay membership of the Annual Conference shall consist of professing lay members elected by each charge. Each charge served by more than one clergy member under appointment shall be entitled to as many lay members as there are clergy members under appointment. Each charge in the Dakotas Conference shall pay expenses for lay members it elects. Lay members by virtue of office: The Dakotas Conference shall pay Annual Conference allowed per diem, Annual Conference allowed mileage, and registration fee: “The lay members shall have been for the two years next preceding their election members of The United Methodist Church and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election.” (Paragraph 32, Article I) -Diaconal ministers -Active deaconesses -Home missioners under episcopal appointment within the bounds of the annual conference -Conference Co-Lay Leaders -District Co-Lay Leaders -Conference president of United Methodist Women -Conference president of United Methodist Men -Conference Co-Directors of Lay Servant Ministries 182
-Conference secretary of Global Ministries -President or equivalent officer of the conference young adult organization -President of the conference youth organization -Chair of the Annual Conference college student organization -One young person between the ages of twelve (12) and seventeen (17) from each district* -One young person between the ages of eighteen (18) and thirty (30) from each district* *”To be selected in such a manner as may be determined by the annual conference.” (¶32, Article I) The Conference Council of Youth Ministries is asked to designate one youth from each district in order to fulfill the younger portion of this requirement. B. In addition to those specified by The Discipline, the Dakotas Conference also includes the following persons as lay members of Annual Conference by virtue of office, if the person holding such office is a layperson and a member of a United Methodist Church. The Dakotas Conference shall pay Annual Conference allowed per diem, Annual Conference allowed mileage, and registration fee: -Lay members of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration -Lay members of the Common Table -Commissioned missionaries serving within the bounds of the Dakotas Conference -Dakotas Conference Missionaries who meet the criteria of training and ministry and are approved by the Dakotas Board of Global Ministries or equivalent structure -General and Jurisdictional Conference delegates if not otherwise elected from a local charge or by virtue of office -Campus ministers who are United Methodist lay persons and are serving a formally organized college or university campus ministry group -A student representative from each formally organized college or university campus ministry group (as selected by each campus ministry group) Any of these positions held by a Dakotas Conference United Methodist professing lay person: -Conference representative to general boards or agencies -Staff members of general boards or agencies -Chairs of Conference Boards/Agencies who are lay -Conference Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services -Conference Secretary -Conference Historian -Dakotas United Methodist Foundation Director -Director of Leadership Development -Director of Communications -Conference Statistician -Conference Journal Editor -Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry -Area Director of New Church Development -Conference Executive Director of Ministries -Conference Chancellors -One young adult member to be selected per district by the District Superintendents in consultation with the Conference Council on Young Adult Ministries and Dakotas United Methodist Student Movement. -One youth member to be selected per district by the District Superintendent in consultation with the Conference Council on Youth Ministries -Certified Lay Ministers (CLM) under assignment The maximum projected number of additional lay members needed for equalization shall be determined annually by the Conference Secretary, based on the clergy members and the pastoral charges listed in the Business of the Annual Conference reported in the most recent Journal. The members needed for equalization shall then be allocated to those pastoral charges. Under this formula certain pastoral charges, beginning with the pastoral charge with the largest reported membership and proceeding in descending order of membership, shall be entitled to elect additional lay members in keeping with this formula until equalization is reached (those lay persons attend Annual Conference at pastoral charge expense). The formula is as follows: The total number of lay members needed for equalization divided by the number of 183
charges in the conference to get the average members per charge. That average is then divided into the membership of each charge. That resulting quotient, rounded to the nearest whole number, is the maximum number of lay equalization members a charge is eligible to elect. Lay members elected in this section are in addition to the members elected under the provisions of section 6.11.a. and b. (by virtue of office) C. If a charge requests not to have an additional lay equalization member, the charge may request this exemption by September 1 of each year, but still must follow section 6.11.a. When a charge declines to elect an additional equalization member, the next smaller charge, by membership, shall be given opportunity to elect an additional lay member. 6.12. Financial Year. January 1 to December 31. 6.13. Budget Process. By October 1 of each year, the Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall establish the budget-creation process to be followed in presenting a budget to the next Annual Conference session. This process shall adhere to the provisions of ¶614 of The Discipline, except that wherever the term council on ministries is used in The Discipline, it will be understood to mean the Common Table. 6.14. Conference Journal 6.14.1 Reports for Publication in the Journal. All reports, resolutions, memoirs, etc. not included in the pre-conference reports and intended for publication in the Conference Journal shall be in the hands of the Conference Secretary before final adjournment of the Conference session. 6.15. Editorial Revision Authority. Conference Secretary together with the Journal Editorial Committee shall have authority to make editorial changes in the proceedings, rules, and reports of the Annual Conference and its constituent bodies for the purposes of accuracy, clarifying grammar, and intent of meaning. 6.16. Definitions of and Changes to the Structure, Rules, and Policies 6.16.1. Mission, Staffing, and Structure. The description of the mission, boards, councils, committees, officers, and staffing configuration of the Annual Conference, as found in Sections 1 through 5 of these Structure and Rules, may be modified by a simple majority vote of the Annual Conference. 6.16.2. Standing Rules and Rules of Order. The method by which conference affairs are governed on an ongoing basis requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval, binding indefinitely unless suspended or repealed by a two-thirds majority vote of the members present and voting. Standing rules concern the conference’s administrative work. Rules of order concern the parliamentary procedure of the conference meeting in annual or special session. 6.16.3. Policy. An action of Annual Conference concerning only one subject and expressly intended to continue in force indefinitely until amended, repealed, or superseded may be adopted, amended, repealed, or superseded by a simple majority of the Annual Conference. 6.16.4. Ex-Officio. Membership by virtue of office is voice with vote unless otherwise specified. Section 7: Rules of Order 7.1. Parliamentary Authority. In all matters not specifically covered by the latest Discipline or the conference rules, the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall be considered authoritative. 7.2. Limitations on Speaking. No person shall speak more than twice on the same question, nor more than three minutes at one time, without permission of the Conference, nor shall any person speak more than once until every member choosing to speak has spoken. The Presiding Officer shall have the privilege to request the following procedure for debate: to recognize alternately someone for and someone against the issue, and to recognize alternately lay and clergy members. 7.3. Division of the House. Any member is in order to request a count of the vote for and against any question before the Conference, and if ten members present sustain the request, the vote shall be duly counted. 7.4. All Motions in the Affirmative. All motions brought to the floor of the Conference shall be worded in the affirmative. 7.5. Business Items 7.5.1. All items to be brought to the floor of Annual Conference for action, whether by conference agencies, local churches, clergy members, or professing members of the Annual Conference, shall be in the hands of the Conference Secretary by the deadline(s) and in the form(s) set by the Sessions Committee and shall be published in the pre-conference workbook, and/or other print or electronic publications authorized by the Sessions Committee. These items include but are not limited to resolutions, recommendations for conference action, and General Conference petitions. 7.5.2. Any item not meeting the requirements of rule 7.5.1 shall not be brought to the floor for action unless deemed urgent by the Sessions Committee, the Common Table, or the Cabinet, or brought up by a two-thirds vote of the Conference. 7.5.3. Appropriate items submitted by the Dakotas Youth Annual Conference will be reviewed by the Sessions Committee for possible consideration by the Annual Conference. 184
7.5.4. Annual Conference consideration of resolutions and petitions will be guided by the Conference Committee on Resolutions and Petitions. In the case of each resolution or General Conference petition, the Committee on Resolutions and Petitions shall offer to the Annual Conference its counsel of "pass or don’t pass.” The Conference will then proceed to consider and act on the resolution or petition. POLICIES Policies are printed for informational purposes and are not to be considered as standing rules of the conference. Policies may therefore be changed or amended by majority vote of the Annual Conference. Council on Finance and Administration Revised June 2019 by CCFA I. Travel Fundi A. Travel for conference business shall be reimbursed as follows: By automobile: 60% of the IRS business mileage rate for one round trip, with three additional cents per mile for each passenger. Per Diem: The amount will be 60% of the United States General Services Administration GSA rate for meals/lodging. The Conference will pay actual babysitting expenses up to a maximum of $15 per day. Public conveyance: Actual cost of fare unless the cost of fare exceeds the 60% of the IRS business mileage rate for round trip. If the cost of public conveyance exceeds the standard reimbursable mileage rate, prior permission by the applicable Board or Committee Chairperson is required before the travel occurs or the expense is reimbursed. The in-conference travel expenses of retired clergy members (including those supervising any certified lay ministers or licensed local pastors), persons who were a spouse of a clergy member at the time of that member’s death, and clergy members on disability to attend Annual Conference sessions shall be treated as travel for conference business, under this policy.ii For such persons traveling from beyond the conference’s geographical borders, the in-conference travel will be measured as one round trip within the Conference from the point on the conference border along the individual’s most direct route (as recommended by Google maps) to the site of the Annual Conference and back to that border point. B. The cost of personal items such as personal telephone calls, etc. shall not be reimbursed from the travel account of that board. C. A receipt for travel expenses according to IRS guidelines shall be issued in lieu of a reimbursement check if requested.
i For coverage of this policy for lay-equalization members and assigned certified lay ministers, see Conference Rule 6.11. For coverage of this policy for retired clergy members specifically appointed to a charge, see the conference vacation policy. ii According to the conference vacation policy, “the charge will pay the travel, registration and per diem expense for its clergy and lay members attending Annual Conference.” This includes retired clergy members of the Dakotas Conference appointed specifically to that charge.
II. Budgeting and administration of funds by any committee or group that is funded through the apportionment system A. Financial Responsibilities of Conference Agency Chairpersons. All conference agency chairpersons (or presidents) shall have the following responsibilities to ensure that expenditures are maintained within the Conference budget for the agency: 1. Knowing what funds are available for their particular program. 2. Spending those funds in accordance with the planning that led to approval by the Annual Conference. 3. Vouchering all expenditure items on forms provided by the Conference Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services and signed/approved by the appropriate chairperson. 4. Sending all vouchers directly to the Conference Office of Finance for payment. Appropriate identification of expenditures is expected. Documentation of expenditures (e.g., receipts) is also expected when circumstances warrant. 5. Vouchers submitted that exceed the total of funds approved for the affected line item in the budget must be approved by the chairperson of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) prior to the expenditure of funds. B. Budget Requests 1. All budget requests for the next fiscal year shall be presented to the CCFA for approval and modification, if necessary, prior to the Annual Conference session in which the total Conference budget is approved. No new budget requests shall be presented to the CCFA less than 30 days prior to the Annual Conference session. 2. No budget requests shall be brought to the CCFA without prior approval of the appropriate conference council, board, committee, commission or task force. 185
3. CCFA requests that a budget request be made for each new program or agency, as they are developed. C. CCFA Budgetary Authority Between Conference Sessions 1. The Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall have authority to adjust line items within the Conference budget when the Conference is not in session under the following restrictions: a. The grand total Conference budget may not be changed. b. A line item may not be adjusted unless prior consultation has been made with the appropriate Conference agency affected by the proposed adjustment. D. Designating Reserve Funds: 1. Designated funds are monies set aside by a governing body from the unrestricted reserves for a specific purpose. All requests to designate funds shall be submitted to CCFA for approval. The two types of requests to be considered will be One-Time Requests and Ongoing Requests: 2. One-Time Requests: These are requests to designate unrestricted reserves for a specific purpose and funds are expected to be used within 12-months to satisfy the purpose. One-Time Requests are appropriate for specific purposes: 1) where the need cannot be met by the current budget or other funding sources and 2) that are time sensitive so that they cannot wait upon the normal budget cycle. Requests should be submitted to the CCFA Executive Committee. 3. Ongoing Requests: These are requests to designate unrestricted reserves for a long-term purpose. Ongoing requests are appropriate for: 1) purposes that have expenses that are large and difficult to accurately predict and 2) purposes where a large amount of funds need to be accumulated over time. Requests should be submitted to the CCFA Executive Committee no later than February 28th. For approved requests, any investment income/loss will be applied to the designated funds. E. CCFA Apportionment Payout Policy: The Conference Policy allows funds to be paid out at 100% of budget. Pensions and insurance is paid out or passed through monthly. All organizations units of the Conference shall adhere to their approved budgets and/or adopted spending plans. III. Audits, Bonding and Insurance A. Auditing Each board, agency, committee and task force which receives and administers conference funds in excess of $2,500 per year be required to: Submit annual financial reports to CCFA 30 days prior to the Annual Conference session following completion of the affected organizations’ fiscal year. Submit a report for printing in the annual conference journal. Arrange for an annual audit. B. Bonding Requirements The Conference Treasurer shall be bonded in accordance with ¶618 The Book of Discipline through a blanket bond carried by the General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church. This bond also covers the Conference Finance staff, any Conference Trustee and staff, Chairperson of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration and Treasurers of the Jurisdictional Conference and their staffs. C. Conference Insurance Insurance shall be provided for all residences owned by the Annual Conference, the Conference Center, all Conference camp properties, and campus ministry properties and all other properties for which the Conference holds title. Workers’ Compensation insurance shall be provided for Conference and camp staff. The Conference insurance program shall be administered by the Conference Board of Trustees. CCFA will provide Officers and Directors liability insurance for the Dakotas Conference. IV. Personnel/Benefit Section A. A Rental/Housing Allowance Resolution for Ordained Conference Staff and District Superintendents can be found in the Resolutions section of this JOURNAL. B. We recommend that each local congregation investigate what state laws may require for coverage of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security regulations for full-time or part-time employees. We also recommend local churches investigate the same for ministers. C. The Conference Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services shall be designated as the Conference Treasurer for all incorporated and unincorporated councils, boards, committees, commissions, and task forces of the Dakotas Annual Conference. 186
V. Special Offerings A. We recommend that every church, after having made arrangements to meet apportionments in full, support Conference Advance Special or General Advance Special Projects. At the mandate of the 2004 General Conference, we urge every pastor and church to celebrate the following Special Days with offerings to be sent to the Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services: Human Relations Day, UMCOR Sunday, United Methodist Student Day, World Communion Sunday, Native American Ministries Sunday, Volunteers in Mission Awareness Sunday, Peace with Justice Sunday, Golden Cross Sunday, Christian Education Sunday, Rural Life Sunday and Disability Awareness Sunday. B. Special Fund Drive Appeals: No annual conference agency or interest shall make a special conference-wide appeal to the local churches for funds without approval of the Annual Conference upon recommendation of CCFA, except in case of an extreme emergency, when such approval may be given by a two-thirds vote of the district superintendents and of the Common Table, acting jointly. (See Para 614.5 of the The Book of Discipline). C. Offerings received at the Annual Conference Session will be used at the discretion of the Annual Conference Sessions Committee and the Bishop. D. Golden Cross Sunday: The Conference is granted permission to have a Golden Cross Sunday. Receipts from the offering shall be used to support parish nurse programs. E. Christian Education Sunday Offering: This special offering will support ministries for children and the poor and is recommended to be taken on the second Sunday of September. F. Thanksgiving Offering: The appeal for this offering shall be designated by the Bishop. G. CCFA gives the right of permission for the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation to call on local churches for both current gifts and deferred gifts for the Foundation on behalf of the ministries of the Dakotas Annual Conference. H. Global Aids Awareness Sunday: The Global Aids Task Force is granted permission to have a Global Aids Sunday. Receipts from this offering shall be used at the discretion of the Global Aids Task Force. VI. Miscellaneous A. Any board or committee considering an honorarium for a special task demanding time and services of one of its officers or members can only do so upon submitting a proposal for an honorarium to the CCFA for its approval. Apportionment Method Part of how a United Methodist Church fulfills its mission is through full and faithful participation in apportionments. In the Dakotas Conference, the method of apportionment shall be that each church gives its percentage of their income to the Annual Conference. For Federated and United churches, this percentage applies only to the income attributed to the United Methodist denomination. The percentage will be of the income received for the support of the operating budget. This is income as defined in Table 3 Line 67 of the annual statistical reports as follows: Donations from identified and unidentified givers to support the operating budget Interest and dividends allocated toward the operating budget Net proceeds from the sale of church assets where the proceeds are used to support the operating budget Building use fees and rental income Net income from fundraisers and other programs used to support the operating budget CCFA will annually determine a percentage for churches to give of their income that is adequate to fund the apportioned budget. The percentage will be approved annually (A 15% apportionment percentage has been approved for 2022.) In addition, each charge will be direct billed for the cost of pension, health insurance, and death/disability insurance. The amount of the direct billing will be calculated as follows: Health Insurance: The total annual premiums for all pastors appointed full-time to a charge and participating in the Conference health plan will be reduced by the participant’s share. The result will be divided by the number of pastors and billed to each charge based on their number of full-time pastors on the Conference health plan. Pension: The pension is made up of two parts: a defined benefit amount and a defined contribution amount. The defined benefit amount is provided to the Conference from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (GBOP). This amount will be divided by the Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) of pastors appointed to local churches and enrolled in the defined benefit pension plan and pastors appointed to extension ministry where the Conference is responsible for their pension contributions. The resulting amount will be billed out according to each charge’s FTE of pastors enrolled in 187
the defined benefit pension plan. The defined contribution is billed to the Conference monthly by GBOP. The billing is a specific amount for each pastor and is based on the pastor’s compensation. This amount will be billed by the Conference to each charge according to the pastor(s) appointed. Death/Disability Insurance: Death/Disability Insurance is billed to the Conference monthly by GBOP. The billing is a specific amount for each pastor and is based on the pastor’s compensation. This amount will be billed by the Conference to each charge according to the pastor(s) appointed. Mission congregations, as defined in The Book of Discipline ¶259.1.a, will not participate in apportionments or be direct billed for any pension, health insurance, and death/disability insurance. Mission congregations will be reviewed annually by the cabinet to determine if they still meet the definition of a mission congregation. In the event that the congregation is determined to not be a mission congregation, they will begin participating in apportionments following the same schedule as new churches. This also includes satellite congregations. Churches chartered after 12/31/13 will use the following schedule: First Partial Year – Begin paying direct bill for pension, health insurance, and death/disability insurance First Full Year – Direct bill + 20% full apportionment Second Full Year – Direct bill + 40% full apportionment Third Full Year – Direct bill + 60% full apportionment Fourth Full Year – Direct bill + 80% full apportionment Fifth Full Year – Direct bill + full apportionment Regarding Churches paying less than 100% of Apportionments. In recognition of the fact that not all churches within the Dakotas Conference are participating fully (100%) in the apportionment system of financing conference ministries, Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services will contact each of those churches regularly, to help them develop a plan that will make it possible for them to assume their share of apportionments. The goal will be to have each church fully participating within three years of the initial contact. It is further expected that if pastoral leadership is the problem, and if progress is not made yearly and the goal is not reached at the end of the third year, the bishop and cabinet will seriously consider making a change in pastoral leadership for that church. Mission Congregation Support Policy Adopted June 2014 The declaration of the “mission congregation” status according to ¶259.1 of The Discipline rests with the office of the bishop, as is the case with any established congregations. The bishop and Cabinet shall carefully review proposed mission congregation opportunities to ensure that they fit both The Discipline definition and the Conference missional strategy. It is expected that very few congregations would receive such a declaration. When a congregation is either organized or reorganized as a mission congregation in accordance with Discipline and Conference guidelines, the Cabinet shall develop and recommend to the Annual Conference a covenant of understanding, support, and accountability between the congregation and the Conference. Responsibility for consideration of the financial support for a mission congregation shall rest with the Conference Council on Finance and Administration. Any support for the physical property shall remain under the purview of the Conference Trustees. The four areas outlined below shall be considered areas of financial support, pending CCFA’s approval: 1. Consistent and ongoing financial resources for each mission congregation. A mission congregation may receive budget support from the Conference, which will allow it to better pursue its missional/strategic goals, and provide for pastoral leadership support. Instead of looking at membership growth, attendance or income, the benchmarks for continued funding shall be based on the ministry of the mission congregation to the parish/ministry field with which they are identified. Effectiveness shall be determined by the outcome of the ministries offered, and not solely on “numbers.” 2. Health and pension costs for a pastor appointed to a mission congregation. The Annual Conference, upon CCFA recommendation, shall assume the health and pension costs for the appointed pastor, in the same way as superintendents or directors have their health and pension costs assumed under conference budgets. 188
3. Exemption from apportionment formulas. With Conference approval, Mission congregations shall be exempted from the conference apportionment formulas. Instead, on a yearly basis, they shall approve goals and raise funds for missional giving beyond their own needs in accordance with The United Methodist Church. 4. Property support. The Conference Board of Trustees shall have responsibility to consider repair, renovation, upkeep and new builds for the “home” and parsonage of each mission congregation, as feasible within the conference budget. 5. Oversight and evaluation. The bishop and Cabinet shall review the status of “mission congregation” at least every 4 years, recommend to CCFA and the Conference continued financial support. A change of status may occur due to changing demographics, emerging ability of the congregation to assume more of its own financial support, or evaluation of the effectiveness of the congregation to meet its missional goals or purpose. Policies for Dakotas Conference Salaries Adopted 2016
EXEMPT EMPLOYEES District Superintendents and Executive Directors. The Dakotas Annual Conference Human Resources Committee policy adopted in 2004 shall apply to District Superintendents and Conference Executive Directors (Director of Ministries and Director of Finance and Administrative Services). The policy is: Salaries for district superintendents and conference executive directors shall be equal to the average salary of the top five salaries paid to conference pastors in churches who pay 100% of their apportionments. Salaries in any one-year would not decrease from the previous year. Directors, including Area Directors Directors are exempt professional employees with special training and expertise to perform responsibilities in a specific area of ministry. Directors include, but not limited to, the campsite directors, Director of Leadership Development and Director of Communications. Area directors serve Dakotas and Minnesota and include Area Director of New Church Development and Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry. Missionaries Conference Missionaries are exempt professional employees who are certified by the General Board of Global Ministries for service as mission personnel. The bishop assigns these people to the mission field of the Dakotas Annual Conference. Missionaries may supervise a staff of non-exempt employees. The respective employing agents will develop a salary pool for its employees. Conference Center Employees The Human Resources Committee has adopted a compensation system to help ensure equity in compensation based on the grade of the position and the individual employee’s job performance. Each Conference Center position will be assigned a grade and exempt/non-exempt status based on the Factor Evaluation System and job description. Annual evaluations will be used to help determine how well the employee is fulfilling the job description of their position. Compensation is calculated accordingly, including an annual cost-of-living adjustment. NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES Conference Support Staff Salaries The Human Resource Committee sets salaries annually, usually allowing a cost-of-living increase. Conference Camping Employees As a non-permanent standing committee of the Developing Missional Leaders Link, the Area Camp and Retreat Ministry Council works in conjunction with the Missional Leaders Link and the Council on Finance and Administration to set the overall operations budget. The Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry, in partnership with the Area Camp and Retreat Ministry Council and site directors, develops a compensation pool for conference camping employees. The individual salaries are set at the discretion of the Area Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry, based upon an individual’s performance and the availability of funds. Equitable Compensation Revised: June 2017 The purpose of Equitable Compensation is to work with the District Superintendents in the effort to support congregations as they strive to become viable (Rule 1.4). This is done by A) providing salary support grants to churches/charges served by a fulltime United Methodist pastor and B) making an annual recommendation of the minimum compensation needed by a pastor to allow them to focus their efforts on the ministry instead of seeking secondary employment. 189
ANNUAL RECOMMENDATION OF MINIMUM COMPENSATION 1) The base cash salary for each year: 65% of the conference average compensation for full connection clergy; 62% of the conference average compensation for less than full connection clergy. 2) The base cash salary for both clergy groups listed in 1) shall include any personal tax deferred annuities, personal IRA’s paid by the local church, or personal pension plan in addition to the recommended contribution to the Pension program (UMPIP) in paragraph 3. 3) The pastor shall receive the following in addition to minimum compensation. A) pension program contribution (UMPIP) equal to 3% of the denominational average compensation; B) continuing education allowance (minimum of $150); C) travel allowance by voucher at the current IRS rate; D) utilities paid in full (minimum of heat, electricity, local phone service, water, garbage service, and internet); accountable reimbursement plan (minimum of $500). SALARY SUPPORT GRANTS 1) The following requests will be considered by the Commission: a. Strategic Appointment Grant – Available when a new appointment results in significantly increased costs to the church or charge. These increased costs will be so burdensome that it is unlikely that the church or charge will have adequate resources available to take the necessary steps to becoming viable without outside assistance. The purpose of this grant is to assist the church or charge in its transition to being able to fully support the newly appointed pastor. The church or charge shall provide monthly written status reports to the District Superintendent and Conference Treasurer. Status reports shall at a minimum report progress towards benchmarks. b. Discernment Grant – Available when a church or charge has declined in its ability to support a full-time United Methodist pastor to the point where it is unlikely to be able to provide the recommended minimum compensation. The purpose of this grant is to provide time for the District Superintendent to evaluate the viability of the congregation and decide upon a ministry plan that is appropriate for the church or charge. The District Superintendent shall provide a report on the viability and the ministry plan at the next Equitable Compensation meeting. Depending on the ministry plan adopted by the District Superintendent and the church or charge, it may be appropriate for the church or charge to provide monthly written status reports to the District Superintendent and Conference Treasurer. c. Emergency Grant – Available when a church or charge provides evidence that they will not be able to provide their full-time United Methodist pastor with the recommended minimum compensation. The purpose of this grant is to ensure that the pastor is properly cared for. 2) Churches or charges shall pay their apportionments in full during the years they receive salary support grant payments. Churches or charges that do not comply with this shall not be considered for a Salary Support Grant the following year with the exception of Emergency Grants. 3) The maximum amount to be paid for Strategic Appointment Grants and Discernment Grants shall be $5,400 annually. Grant payments to a church or charge shall be made monthly. A church or charge shall not receive Salary Support Grant payments for more than 36 consecutive months. 4) Salary Support Grant requests shall be submitted in writing to the District Superintendent and the Conference Treasurer. In order for Salary Support Grant payments to continue into a new calendar year, the written request must be updated and resubmitted. 5) The churches or charges receiving support will be listed in the Conference Journal. Equitable Compensation Calculation: The Commission calculates the Equitable Compensation amount based on the conference average compensation. See calculations below: Year Full Connection Clergy Less than Full Connection Clergy 2022 70,475 x 65% = 45,809 70,475 x 62% = 43,695 2021 68,424 x 65% = 44,476 68,424 x 62% = 42,423 2020 2019 2018
67,573 x 65% = 43,922 66,035 x 65% = 42,923 63,616 x 65% = 41,350
67,573 x 62% = 41,895 66,035 x 62% = 40,942 63,616 x 62% = 39,442
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The charges which received Equitable Compensation support in 2020 were: Cresbard/Tolstoy, Dell Rapids, Drayton/Pembina/Humboldt, Hurley, Milbank Parkview/Big Stone City/Ortonville, MN, Murdo/Draper, Parker, and Rapid Valley Pensions & Health Benefits Guidelines Adopted: 1996/Amended 2017
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Health Insurance: The Board currently provides health insurance for eligible active clergy, retired clergy under the age of 65, lay employees, their families and surviving spouses through the “HealthFlex” plan offered by Wespath Benefits and Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits). The Board recommended effective 1/1/2013, providing retirees with access to coverage through Via Benefits which will be facilitated by Wespath Benefits and Investments. This was voted on and approved at Annual Conference June 2012. Beginning in 2019, we moved to HealthFlex Exchange through Wespath giving active participant’s more coverage options. The participant’s share calculations will no longer be based on participant’s total compensation. Details were shared throughout 2018. Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP): CPP provides several benefits for eligible active clergy, retired clergy, their families and survivors. These include: o Disability benefits for clergy who are not able to perform full-time work as clergy for medical or behavioral health reasons. o Death benefits of lump-sum payments upon the death of a clergy, spouse, surviving spouse, or dependent child, a basic annuity rate for surviving spouses, an annual surviving child benefit for children under the age of 18, and an educational benefit for surviving children enrolled in school and under age 25. According to Wespath Benefits and Investments, “Clergy who retire under the 20 year rule are not eligible for CPP death benefits.”
Effective 1/1/2013 for those who retire 1/1/13 or after (CPP) Participant (retiree, retiree’s spouse, retiree’s surviving spouse, retiree’s child) Death Benefits will change to a flat dollar amount rather than a percentage of the Denomination Average Compensation in the year of death as was calculated previously. Death benefits for Active Participant will remain the same. Effective 1/1/2017 the Dakotas Conference will make it mandatory that CPP participation will cover all full time, three quarter time ordained or in process of becoming clergy members, clergy on sabbatical, local pastors and members of other denominations (provided they are not covered under another denomination’s benefits).
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The Ministerial Reserve Pension Fund (Pre-1982 – MRPF): This “Defined Benefit” plan offers a benefit for each year of service before 1982. The annuity (Past Service) rate is adjusted according to the CAC (Conference Average Compensation.) Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP): A defined contribution plan for service between January 1, 1982 and December 31, 2006. Effective January 1, 2007, no further contributions are paid into this plan. However, the Annual Conference is still responsible to guarantee the annuity amounts paid from the Ministerial Pension Plan. Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP): Approved by the 2012 General Conference, CRSP provides two levels of benefits for clergy effective 1/1/2014: a) a “Defined Benefit” (DB) component equal to 1.00% of the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) at retirement for each year of credited service (1.25% of credited service from 2007-2013) and b) a “Defined Contribution” (DC) equal to 2% of a clergy’s plan compensation deposited into an investment account controlled by the clergyperson. In addition, the Church/salary paying unit will match participant contributions to the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) up to 1% of compensation – and deposit those matching funds into participant CRSP DC accounts. Therefore, if a participant contributes at least 1% of compensation plus housing to UMPIP, his or 191
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her CRSP DC contributions will be 3% as was under the 2007-2013 CRSP plan. This plan change became effective January 1, 2014. Pension and Benefit Plans for Lay Employees: The Board of Pensions administers these plans; however, funding and enrollment for these plans are the responsibility of the employer (Annual Conference, UM related institution, or local church). • United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP): This voluntary plan is a 403(b) retirement savings and investment plan. If local churches, the annual conference, or UM related institutions are willing to become a plan sponsor, clergy and lay employees can make personal contributions to UMPIP without any “employer” contributions. The requirements to do this are very simple: complete the necessary application forms to be a PLAN SPONSOR, withhold an amount from the employee’s wages, and submit it to Wespath Benefits and Investments monthly on the employee’s behalf. Beginning in January 2018 the Dakotas Conference became Plan Sponsor for all clergy. • UMPIP personal contributions: Beginning in January 2018 all clergy with an existing participant contribution election at a contribution rate that is lower than the default contribution rate of 3%, all clergy who are not making participant contributions, and all new clergy hires will be automatically enrolled in the UMPIP plan with a contribution rate of 3%. Participants will have the opportunity to opt-out. This will not affect participants that are already contributing 3% or more. If clergy want to make sure they continue to receive the full 3% into their CRSP DC account they will need to participate and make personal contribution of a minimum 1% of their compensation plus housing into their UMPIP account. Health Benefits Guidelines Adopted 1996/Amended 2016, 2020 and 2021 Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc.
Conference Health Benefits Plan Eligibility To Participate And Premium Payment Rules For Active Pastor And Lay Employees ADMINISTRATION OF PENSION AND BENEFIT FUNDS: The Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. shall be responsible for the administration of the pension and other benefit funds of the Conference in accordance with THE BOOK OF DISCIPLINE of The United Methodist Church. The conference health benefits plan will be provided through HealthFlex, a group plan under the auspices of Wespath Benefits & Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church. ELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN Beginning January 2022, HealthFlex coverage will include three-quarter time active clergy. All of the same options will be available to these clergy as available to full time clergy. There will be the option for both three-quarter time and fulltime clergy to Opt-Out as long as they qualify for the Opt-Out reasons. The Opt-Out reasons are as follows: 1. Enrollment in coverage through former or current employer 2. Enrollment as a dependent in your spouse’s employer-provided coverage 3. Enrollment in Champus/Tricare 4. Enrollment in Medicaid or Medicare 5a. Coverage under HealthFlex through your local church (Salary-Paying Unit) through your Plan Sponsor (Annual Conference) is considered unaffordable under the ACA. 5b. The participant has no offer of employer-provided coverage under HealthFlex HealthFlex Direct Bill effective 2022: Full time pastors – churches with covered pastors will be billed the full HealthFlex Direct Bill. Churches with opt-out pastors (full time) will be billed half of the full HealthFlex Direct Bill. Three quarter time pastors – churches with covered pastors will be billed half of the full HealthFlex Direct Bill. Churches with opt-out pastors (3/4 time) will be billed one quarter of the full HealthFlex Direct Bill. Churches with a retired pastor serving immediately following a covered pastor will be billed half of the full HealthFlex Direct Bill. 192
Clergy appointed full time interim of less than 12 months are eligible to Opt-Out. The appointed church will still be responsible for the HealthFlex Direct Bill.
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calendar year and who has reached age 18 and who has been employed for at least one month shall be eligible for coverage in HealthFlex. Active participants who do not enroll during the initial 30-day eligibility period can enroll only during the annual open enrollment period and the pre-existing conditions provisions of the plan would then take effect. In addition, active participants who experience a special enrollment event may enroll mid-year. Participants appointed to medical leave and receiving CPP disability benefits may participate in the Conference Active Health Plan and will be responsible for paying the participant’s share as long as conference policy and rules permit. The participant’s share for 2016 and forward: 28% of participant’s actual premium, whether single or participant-plus-one or family will be paid to the conference office. Participants appointed to medical leave and applying for CPP disability benefits can participate up to four (4) months and will be responsible for the participant’s share as long as conference policy and rules permit. The participant’s share for 2016 and forward: 28% of participant’s actual premium, whether single or participant plus one or family will be paid to the conference office. Applications for extensions of the four (4) month time limit should be made to the Conference Benefits Officer for Executive Committee review and consideration. Participants appointed to sabbatical leave may remain covered on the health plan for up to 12 months. Participants after the 12 months are eligible for the 18-month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. Participants appointed to voluntary leave of absence/personal leave may remain covered on the health plan for up to 12 months. Participants after the 12 months are eligible for the 18-month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. Participants appointed to voluntary leave of absence/transitional leave may remain covered on the health plan for up to 12 months. Participants after the 12 months are eligible for the 18-month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. Participants appointed to voluntary leave of absence/family leave remain covered on the health plan for up to 12 months. Participants after the 12 months are eligible for the 18-month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. Participants granted maternity/paternity leave will remain covered for the duration of the leave. Participant and salary paying unit will continue to pay their respective shares of premium for duration of leave. Participants appointed to involuntary leave may remain covered on the health plan for up to 12 months. Participants after the 12 months are eligible for the 18-month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. Grant Policy: "In the event that a Conference health plan participant (clergy, surviving spouse, or lay employee) has a significant financial need related to medical costs, Conference Board of Pensions' grant funding may be available by applying to the Conference Benefits Officer. Participants in sub adoption agreement health plans who have a significant medical financial need may apply to their employer for assistance.” When both spouses of a clergy couple are appointed full-time to a local charge, it should be noted that each spouse be covered by a separate policy unless they have a qualifying dependent. In that case, they may be covered by a family policy. Clergy couples covered by a family policy will pay only one participant’s share (calculated on the salary of the spouse with the higher salary). Clergy couples on separate policies will each have a participant’s share. In either case, only one Direct Bill will be billed which may be split between the charges.
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n. Surviving Spouses and their eligible dependent(s) (up to age 26 or as otherwise permitted under federal or state law) of a deceased active pastor or lay employee may remain eligible for coverage under the active health plan until the surviving spouse reaches age 65. The Surviving Spouse’s cost will be 28% of the actual premium, whether single or 2 party or family and will be paid to the conference office, directly. This policy is retroactively effective commencing January 1, 2021. In the event of remarriage of a surviving spouse, the Surviving Spouse and their dependent(s) shall no longer be eligible for coverage under the active health plan. MONTHLY PAYMENT OF HEALTH BENEFIT PREMIUMS: The Conference Health Benefit Plan premium shall be remitted monthly to the conference Office of Finance and Administrative Services by: a. The church treasurer, who shall pay this amount from the church budget for the direct bill and deduct the appropriate amount from the participant's salary for the participant’s share.
b. The Conference Director of Finance and Administrative Services shall deduct the appropriate amount from the participant's salaries paid by the Annual Conference. c. Treasurers of independent agencies enrolled in the conference health plan. d. Individuals who are responsible for payment of part or all of their premiums, but whose premiums are not paid by those listed in a. through c. above.
Conference Health Benefits Plan Eligibility To Participate For Retirees & Survivors (Clergy Or Lay) ADMINISTRATION OF PENSION AND BENEFIT FUNDS: The Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. shall be responsible for the administration of the pension and other benefit funds of the Conference in accordance with THE BOOK OF DISCIPLINE of The United Methodist Church. The conference health benefits plan will be provided through HealthFlex Exchange (retirees under 65), a group plan under the auspices of Wespath Benefits & Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church and Via Benefits (formerly One Exchange) (retirees 65 and older), a Medicare Individual Supplement Insurance Exchange.
Eligibility Rules for Participating in the Conference Health Benefits Plan, HealthFlex Exchange (Retiree under 65) To participate in this health plan of the Conference in retirement: CLERGY: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference in retirement, a person must have been an active clergy member of this Conference for at least five years immediately prior to retirement and a participant in HealthFlex for five (5) continuous uninterrupted years immediately prior to retirement LAY: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference in retirement, a person must have been for at least five years immediately prior to retirement either an active lay employee of this Conference or an active lay employee of a Conference-related institution and must be a participant in HealthFlex for five (5) continuous uninterrupted years immediately prior to retirement. SURVIVORS: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference as a surviving spouse or surviving dependent, the person survived (the deceased participant) must have been participating in the health insurance plan of this Conference at the time of the participant’s death. Surviving dependent children remain eligible as long as the child remains dependent and is not eligible for health care through government programs. SPOUSES: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference as a spouse the person must have been married to the clergy or lay employee prior to retirement and the clergy or lay employee is eligible to participate.
Eligibility Rules for Participating in the Conference Health Benefits Plan, Via Benefits To participate in this health plan of the Conference in retirement: CLERGY: Shall be retiring as a member of the Dakotas Conference AND meet one of the following: a. Have been a member and on HealthFlex for five continuous years immediately prior to retirement; b. Was eligible but declined or dropped retiree HealthFlex coverage with 20+ years of service; c. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire with less than five continuous years on HealthFlex immediately prior to retirement; d. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while serving a charge part-time; e. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while on Voluntary Leave of Absence; f. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while under appointment of another Conference (346.1); 194
g. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to extension ministry under GBHEM (344.1b); h. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to other extension ministries (344.1b); i. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to extension ministry under GBGM (344.1c); j. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to extension ministry within the Connectional Structure (344.1a); k. Have 20+ years of full-time service but retire while appointed to a church of another denomination (345); l. Have been approved by the Conference Board of Pensions because of exceptional circumstances. LAY: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference in retirement, a person must have been for at least five years immediately prior to retirement either an active lay employee of this Conference or an active lay employee of a Conference-related institution and must be a participant in HealthFlex for five (5) continuous uninterrupted years immediately prior to retirement. SURVIVORS: To be able to participate in the health plan of this Conference as a surviving spouse or surviving dependent, the person survived must have been participating in the health insurance plan of this Conference at the time of the participant’s death. Surviving dependent children remain eligible as long as the child remains dependent and is not eligible for health care through government programs. Any retiree not participating in Social Security, i.e., who has opted out of Social Security, and thereby not covered by Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B, will NOT be eligible to participate in the health plan of this Conference, through HealthFlex, Via Benefits or otherwise, in retirement. This does not prohibit a retiree’s spouse from participating if the spouse has NOT opted out of Social Security and is covered by Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B. Rules and policies included in the adoption agreements between Wespath Benefits & Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church and the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church supersede these policies.
Conference Eligibility For Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Premium Support Funding For Retirees & Survivors (Clergy Or Lay) Eligibility Rules for Receiving Funding in a Retiree Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or through Premium Support
For determining eligibility, the following service qualifies as full-time service: clergy that are appointed in this Conference or within the connectional structure to a unit of this Conference or on CPP (disability) for which the annual conference has provided the pension contributions to either CRSP, MPP, or Pre-82. These changes became effective 1/1/2017. Elders, Associate Members, Provisionals, and Local Pastors: Sabbatical Leave (¶352); Full-time local charge in Conference; Full-time within the Conference; CPP (disability) Any retiree not participating in the health plan of this Conference will NOT be eligible for receiving a retiree HRA or premium support.
In addition: a. CLERGY: To be eligible to receive a retiree HRA or premium support, a person must have the following years of full-time service: i. Persons retiring prior to 1/1/2016 must have 6 or more years of service. ii. Persons retiring from 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2019 must have 10 or more years of service. iii. Persons retiring from 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2023 must have 14 or more years of service. iv. Persons retiring from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2025 must have 18 or more years of service. v. Persons retiring after 12/31/2025 must have 20 or more years of service. b. LAY: To be eligible to receive a retiree HRA or premium support, a person must have the following years of full-time service as determined by their employment record: i. Persons retiring prior to 1/1/2016 must have 6 or more years of service. ii. Persons retiring from 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2019 must have 10 or more years of service. iii. Persons retiring from 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2023 must have 14 or more years of service. iv. Persons retiring from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2025 must have 18 or more years of service. 195
v. Persons retiring after 12/31/2025 must have 20 or more years of service. c. SURVIVORS, SPOUSES, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN: Eligibility extends to the surviving spouse or, if no surviving spouse, the surviving dependent children of eligible clergy persons and lay employees at the same rate as the person that they survived. d. Retirees serving in retirement at a church that they have served during active status will not qualify for any fund due to IRS rules. However, once they have fully retired from serving or are serving a church that was not in their active service record will be eligible to receive funding. The funding that they would have earned when they officially retired will then be put into their account as well. Determining Amount of HRA Contributions and Premium Support The amount for those persons eligible will be calculated based on: a. The person’s age as of January 1st (calculated to a quarter-year). For dependent children, the age of the clergy person or lay employee will be used. b. The years of full-time service as defined above in the eligibility rules section for clergy persons or the employment records for lay employees. For dependent children and spouses, the years of service of the clergy person or lay employee will be used. For clergy couples, the years of service of the spouse with the greater number of years of service will be used for both persons. c. Years of credit in place as of July 2012 will be grandfathered in to the HRA calculations. An amount determined by the ratio of each participant’s individual calculations (age plus years of service minus the number 65) to the total of all individual calculations. Each participant’s individual ratio will be applied to the total amount available for contributions for the retiree’s HRA and premium support. The total amount available for HRA contributions and premiums support will be determined by the Conference Board of Pensions as part of their annual budget recommendation. For retirees age 65 and older that are on Via Benefits, their amount will be deposited in an HRA administered through Via Benefits. For retirees under the age of 65 that are on HealthFlex Exchange, their premium support will reduce the amount of the premium that the retiree is responsible for. (e.g. In 2021, depending on the plan that is selected from the six plans that will be available, the premium will range from $7,500 up to $10,164 for single coverage; $14,256 up to $19,308 for 2 party coverage. The conference support will be based on the same calculations as though they were retired and 65 year or older. See the prior paragraph for explanation. This does not include any dental or advanced vision coverage that will also be available. If a retiree is unable to pay the total participant’s share, the retiree may apply to the Conference Board of Pensions by contacting the Conference Benefits Officer for possible grant funding assistance. General Rules and Policies regarding Health Care Benefits Rules and policies included in the HealthFlex Plan Documents and Adoptions Agreements between Wespath Benefits & Investments (formerly General Board of Pension and Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church and the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church supersede these policies. Specific Rules and Policies regarding Medical Reimbursement Accounts (MRA) and Dependent Care Accounts (DCA). If a participant fails to make the required contributions within sixty days of such notice, the plan sponsor may terminate the participant’s coverage effective the end of the month for which some partial contribution has been paid by the participant. This may apply to a participant’s medical, dental, vision and medical/dependent reimbursement accounts as a group, or to just a medical reimbursement account and/or dependent care account. The plan sponsor needs to complete an enrollment/change form showing declination of coverage on the participant, with the event date being the last date of the period for which partial payment was received. If participant later wants to accept coverage he/she must wait until the next annual election period to enroll for coverage beginning the following plan year. In addition, in order to re-enroll and select election, all outstanding premiums must be paid by the participant. The exception to this is if the participant or 196
dependent experiences a special enrollment event as defined under the Health Information Protection and Portability Act (HIPPA). Specific Rules and Policies Regarding Health Care Benefits Divorced Spouses may continue to participate in HealthFlex for up to two (2) years if divorce decree does not stipulate a time period. Participant or Divorced Spouse pay 100% of the premium, depending on divorce decree stipulations. Surviving spouses of clergy who are participating in the Conference Health Benefits Plan will receive reimbursement of their Medicare Part B premium. If a surviving spouse remarries, Medicare Part B reimbursement is reduced to 50%. Questions regarding policy interpretation should be addressed to the Conference Benefits Officer, Conference Board of Pensions, for referral to, and decision by, that body. Specific Rules regarding payment of direct billing to churches and participants If payment is not made on the direct billing to the church for both the churches’ direct bill and/or the participant’s direct bill, the following steps will be taken: After 30 days, a certified letter will be sent by the conference finance office to the applicable pastor/participant, church/charge treasurer, PPRC Chair, and applicable district superintendent inquiring about payment. After 45 days, the applicable district superintendent will contact the applicable pastor/participant, church/charge treasurer, and PPRC Chair to inquire and encourage regarding payment.
Funding Policies
RETIREE HEALTH FUNDING PLAN/(HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNTS) To fund the Health Reimbursement Account contributions, the Board will use funds from three sources. It is the Board of Pensions hope that we will be able to increase the funding amount each year for our retirees: 1. Funds that had been accumulated for the Retiree Health Liability. 2. Earnings from the Frank Lynch and Georgia Lynch Trust. 3. Each year a small percentage will be added to the Active Participant Share in the “Salary Ratio” that the Active Participant Share is currently calculated. The amount generated by the additional 3% in 2018 will be directed to funding retiree health. Care and Concern Fund: Care and Concern funds are available to the cabinet on a case-by-case basis. The case shall be presented by the Cabinet for approval by the Executive Committee of the Board of Pensions as to the need for these funds. A report shall be given to the full Board of Pensions on any cases. These funds shall be of a last resort after all other options have been explored including the use of cabinet emergency funds. The purpose of this fund is to assist: A) pastors exiting from ministry and B) caring for extreme health and well-being issues. At the end of the calendar year any leftover cabinet emergency funds shall be transferred to replenish the Care and Concern fund. Lynch Trust Funds Policy
The Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. is the entity within the Dakotas Conference structure that has “charge of the interests and work of providing for and contributing to the support, relief, assistance, and pensioning of clergy and their families, other church workers, and lay employees of the institutions, organizations, and agencies within” the Dakotas Annual Conference, (Book of Discipline, ¶639). The Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. is the successor of the Conference Claimants Fund and therefore is the entity responsible for administering funds today that are dedicated to the same purpose as the “Conference Claimants Fund” of the Methodist Episcopal Church [and the Methodist Church] as outlined in the will of Frank Lynch. As stated in the [will and codicil of Frank and Georgia Lynch], their intention in making their gift to the Conference Claimants Fund was to provide for the benefit and welfare of “worn out preachers.” Therefore, it is the policy of the Dakotas Annual Conference, that when the principals of the Frank Lynch Trust and the Georgia Lynch Trust are distributed, the Dakotas Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits shall be 197
the Conference entity to receive and exercise stewardship over both the principal and the existing and subsequent earnings of those Trusts. On receipt of the disbursed Trusts’ assets, the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. shall deposit those assets in its accounts held on its behalf by Wespath Benefits and Investments (formerly General Board of Pension & Health Benefits) of The United Methodist Church. At the time of receipt, the Treasurer of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. in consultation with the Board’s Executive Committee shall determine where in the Wespath (formerly General Board) accounts to deposit the assets. Subsequent movement and investment of the assets shall be made in accordance with then-current policies and practices of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. On receipt of the assets, the initial principal amount shall be held by the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. as an endowment. Release from endowment status of any funds shall be made only after consideration by and decision of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. and consistently with the [will and codicil of Frank and Georgia Lynch]. All earnings generated by the Lynch Trusts Assets Endowment shall be allocated to the support, relief, assistance, and pensioning of clergy of the Dakotas Annual Conference as determined by decision of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. Earnings generated by the Lynch Trusts Assets Endowment that are included in the annual budget recommendation of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. shall be expended consistently with the [will and codicil of Frank and Georgia Lynch] as recommended by the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc., and adopted by the Dakotas Annual Conference. Guidelines for Applying for Disability Benefits Amended: June 2017 Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church, Conference Board of Pensions 1. Initiation of the disability application process should begin with the applicant. In emergency situations, it may be initiated by the custodian or designee of the applicant or by the District Superintendent in whose district the applicant serves. 2. District Superintendent contacts Conference Benefits Officer to verify CPP eligibility of applicant. 3. If CPP eligible then CBO or DS will contact Joint Committee on Incapacity and Cabinet of request. 4. Application shall proceed using the forms provided by Wespath Benefits & Investments which will be provided, when so requested, by the Conference Benefits Officer. The forms shall be sent to the District Superintendent who shall serve as primary contact in the initial stages of application or directly to CBO if approved by District Superintendent. 5. The Superintendent or CBO, if directed by DS shall prepare the file by ensuring that materials which will include (but are not restricted to) the following are enclosed: signed request for disability application; written statement from the Superintendent endorsing the disability with citation from parish consultations; other supporting documentation that may be germane to a special situation. 6. Once the applicant has completed all the necessary forms they shall then be sent to the Conference Benefits Officer for approval and signature on appropriate forms on behalf of the Conference Board of Pensions. The CBO in turn will send the appropriate form for approval and signature to the Convener of the Joint Committee on Disability or the Chair of Board of Ordained Ministry if no such committee established. 7. The Convener or Chair of Board of Ordained Ministry shall arrange for either a face-to-face meeting or other communication setting with the Joint Committee on Medical Leave (chair and vice chair or other committee member of BOM, Chair and Executive Secretary of BOP and District Superintendent for applicant) to review the application process for applicant. 8. The Convener or Chair of Board of Ordained Ministry will contact the District Superintendent, full Board of Ordained Ministry, full Board of Pensions of the Committee’s action and recommendation on Medical Leave process. 198
If the decision is to “not endorse,” the Superintendent, after consultation with the applicant, may request that the file be forwarded to Wespath. 9. Assuming endorsement and support by the Joint Committee, the Convener or Chair of BOM will add signature to the application form and record recommendation for file and send form to the Conference Benefits Officer, who in turn will submit the form to Wespath for application approval by the current disability insurance company. 10. The applicant shall be notified by the CBO that the application and supporting materials have been submitted to Wespath. 11. Participants newly appointed to medical leave and in the process of applying for Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) disability benefits as outlined above will be paid by the Conference for up to four (4) months as disability benefits a monthly amount calculated from the greater of: a) 70% of their plan compensation in their appointment immediately prior to appointment to medical leave, or b) 40% of the Denominational Average Compensation in effect at the time of appointment to medical leave. (See the “Resolutions Relating to Rental/Housing Allowances for Active, Retired, Disabled, or Former Clergypersons of the Dakotas Conference” published elsewhere in this Journal for the designation of this amount as Housing Allowance.) The monthly Conference disability benefit will cease upon approval of CPP disability benefits as described in that Plan’s Document or upon disapproval of CPP benefits, whichever happens first within the time limit stated earlier. In extraordinary situations application for extension of the four (4) month time limit should be made to the Conference Benefits Officer for Executive Committee review and consideration.” Vacation and Time Off Policy Amended 2015
Vacation Vacation is a vital and important part of human health and renewal. The Charge will pay for the pulpit supply for vacation Sundays. In order to ensure the health of our Spirit-led missional leaders, the Dakotas Conference mandates that each charge shall grant full time appointed clergy at least, but not limited to the following amount of paid vacation during each appointment year. Four (4) weeks, including four Sundays, for a total of 28 days. Parishes may choose to grant more than four weeks considering years of service in ministry, family needs, or other variables. All such agreements shall be agreed to in writing between the pastor and pastor/staff parish relations committee. Clergy with a less than a full-time appointment shall be granted at least the number of vacation as follows: Quarter Time appointed clergy shall receive one (1) week including four Sundays for a total of 10 days. Half Time appointed clergy shall receive two (2) weeks including four Sundays for a total of 16 days. Three-quarter Time appointed clergy shall receive three (3) weeks including four Sundays for a total of 22 days. Continuing Education Continuing Education is a vital and important part of leadership development for Spirit-led missional leaders. Continuing Education time is not to be confused with vacation. Vacation is for rest and recharging. Continuing Education is for professional and spiritual development. Each Charge will grant its appointed clergy (full or part-time) two weeks, including one Sunday, for a total of 11 days for the purpose of continuing education and professional improvement during each appointment year. The Charge will pay for the pulpit supply for the continuing education Sunday. Annual Conference All clergy are expected to attend all sessions of the Annual Conference. The Sunday immediately after Annual Conference is a travel/rest day and is not vacation or continuing education time. The Charge will pay the travel, registration and per diem expense for its clergy and lay members attending Annual Conference. The Charge will pay for the pulpit supply for Conference Sunday. Connectional Responsibilities Clergy, as members of the Annual Conference will have connectional responsibilities (e.g. meetings of the Annual, Jurisdictional or General Conference Boards and agencies, Conference Camps, etc.). Time spent on these responsibilities will not be counted as vacation time or continuing education. Clergy will inform the Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee of time needed for these responsibilities. 199
Weekly Days Off Clergy are expected to take holidays and at least one day off each week. Up to five days of “compensation time” may be accumulated to be taken at another time, not to include a Sunday. Clergy will inform the Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee when “compensation time” is taken. Additional Time Away Any additional time for personal reasons or for educational purposes will be negotiated with the Clergy, the Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee, in consultation with the District Superintendent. It is recommended a written agreement be developed and signed for purpose of clarity and understanding. The vacation and time off policy applies to the Conference leadership clergy as well as the clergy serving local church charges. Clergy Continuing Education Policies Amended 1996 The Board of Ordained Ministry of the Dakotas Annual Conference makes available $600.00 per quadrennium for each: Elder or Deacon member of the conference in full connection, Probationary member of the conference, Diaconal minister who is a member of conference, and Licensed Local Pastor who has completed the Conference Course of Study. Each clergy person is required to complete eight Continuing Education credits each quadrennium or two credits per year. One CEU/CSU shall be the equivalent of: -Twenty hours of supervised reading/reflection in a knowledge-competency area agreed upon by pastor and PPR. (No more than one CEU/CSU can be given by this route in one year.) -Ten contact hours under qualified leadership. (An hour spent with an instructor or a course, workshop, or seminar.) The term CSU stands for Conference Standard Unit, which may be used in lieu of Continuing Education Units (CEU). CEUs often require that a fee be paid to a college or university. CSUs do not. CSUs reflect study time, but might not reflect formal credits outside our conference. GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING FOR A CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANT Determine and select the desired event. Each clergy person is to think through her/his needs and desires concerning continuing education and consult with the local church PPRC concerning observed needs. Out of that reflection choose what best fits the needs for this period of time. Use the CE Grant application form describing the event and listing number of CEUs available. Include a copy of the brochure or material describing the event and send it to the continuing education officer of the BOM. The request will then be processed by the continuing education officer. If there are questions, the CE officer will clarify them before processing the request. When completed, the request will be sent on for payment to the clergy person.
General Expectations of the Board Regarding Continuing Education Funds and Events:
Should an event be selected that does not grant CEUs, material describing “contact hours” within that event should be sent to the continuing education officer. Should a clergy member be assigned after the beginning of a quadrennium, the CE grant amount available will be prorated to the years left in the quadrennium. Each clergy member is encouraged to receive one-half (4) of her/his units outside the Annual Conference offerings. Each January the clergy member is asked to submit a summary of continuing education experiences and units earned. To receive credit for the continuing education event, a report is to be sent to the continuing education officer. If the event does not list a specific number of credits, the general ratio is one credit unit for every 6-8 hours of course work or study. Credit can be given whether or not funds were requested. Continuing Education forms can be found on our website: www.dakotasumc.org Please send completed forms via email to two places: 1. Leadership Development: leadershipdevelopment@dakotasumc.org a. For paper copies: Dakotas Conference Office, PO Box 460, Mitchell SD 57301 2. BOM Continuing Education Chair: Marilyn Spurrell: marilynspurrell@gmail.com To receive credit for a Continuing Education event photocopy this page, fill in the information and send to the BOM Continuing Education Chair. Reminder: these units also need to be reported on the annual pastor self-assessment for District Superintendent’s records. 200
Student Aid Guidelines Revised: 2017 by the Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) The Ministerial Student Aid Fund (MSAF) is available for seminary and course of study students related to the Dakotas Annual Conference (DAC). The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance for a student’s seminary education through loans and debt reduction grants. 1. SEMINARY FORGIVABLE LOANS 1. Eligibility. Any seminary student related to the DAC who is a certified candidate for ministry enrolled and completing satisfactory work at a recognized seminary toward the completion of a M.Div. Degree (or degree in specialized ministry) is eligible to receive aid from MSAF. A recognized seminary is defined as a seminary properly recognized and approved by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church. A. Aid from the MSAF will be provided after the student has consulted with the loan officer of the seminary. Aid will not be made beyond the basic seminary (or specialized) degree (M.Div. or other) and/or reception into full membership in the Conference. B. Loan approval is contingent upon full-time satisfactory progress being made toward the completion of the appropriate Degree. C. The DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. will make the final decision regarding loan approval, and the applicant will be bound by that decision. 2. Process. Funds provided to a student through the MSAF are first given on a loan basis. Students must sign a promissory note indicating their commitment to repay the loan under the terms and conditions of the note before the aid is given. Should certain conditions be met, all or a portion of the principal and interest due on a loan will be forgiven by service in the Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church. Conditions for forgiving the loan are outlined in number six below. 3. Loan Maximums. A. The DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. will set the yearly maximum aid available. The amount will be published in the Journal. B. The DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. will set a Forgivable loan Cap for aid available to a student while in seminary. In special circumstances, matching aid scholarship, additional loan/grant aid may be granted. The additional aid will be subtracted from available debt-reduction aid available to the individual. If insufficient funds are available to meet all MSAF requests, approved applicants will receive aid in proportion to the funds available. Second- and third-year students shall be given priority. C. Loans for the second, third, or fourth years in seminary will be approved only as a new loan upon receipt of the completed application and promissory note, (see number four below). 4. Applications. Students may apply for MSAF assistance by completing and signing the following forms: a) MSAF Loan Application; and b) MSAF Promissory Note. A. An application for aid will not be approved until the two documents listed above are properly completed and submitted to the Conference Loan Officer. The forms listed above may be obtained from the Conference Loan Officer. B. Applications for aid may be made at any time. In addition, an application for aid may be submitted as many times as needed until the yearly maximum aid or the forgivable loan cap for a student has been reached. 5. Loan Repayment Provisions. The total of loans made to the student during his or her seminary education career will become due and payable upon graduation from seminary with a M.Div. Degree or other appropriate degree. Interest will begin to accrue upon the student’s graduation from seminary with the appropriate degree or immediately after any of the circumstances defined in 5A through 5G have occurred (see below). The DAC Board of Ordained Ministry will determine interest rates and Yearly Minimum Payments required. Payments will begin within six months after graduation or within six months after any of the circumstance defined in 5A through 5B have occurred. Principal and 201
interest payments will continue until the loan is fully paid. Payment schedules will be prepared by the Conference Director of Finance. Loan payments will be made to and the accounting thereof will reside with the Conference Office of Finance and Administrative Services. A. The DAC Board of Ordained Ministry will make the final determination as to whether or not the aid recipient will repay the loan. The aid recipient is bound by the Board’s decision regarding the repayment of his or her loan. B. The Loan will be repaid in the following circumstances: i. If the aid recipient receives an appointment in an annual conference other than the Dakotas Annual Conference (DAC). ii. If the aid recipient refuses to accept an appointment by the Dakotas Area Bishop within the boundaries of the DAC. iii. If the aid recipient requests and receives a leave of absence, sabbatical leave or honorable location. iv. If the aid recipient is refused admission to the DAC by the Conference Clergy or other Conference bodies as prescribed by The Discipline of The United Methodist Church and the Standing Rules of the Dakotas Conference. v. If the aid recipient is placed in an appointment beyond the local church by the Dakotas Area Bishop where the location of that appointment is outside the boundaries of the DAC. vi. If the aid recipient leaves seminary regardless of his/her intention to complete degree. vii. If the aid recipient’s membership in the conference is voluntarily or involuntarily terminated or if aid recipient, no longer continues as a certified candidate for ordained ministry. 6. Service Conversion Privilege. The aid recipient may earn forgiveness of portions of the loan under the following circumstances: A. After completion of the appropriate degree, the principal of the loan may be forgiven at a rate per year determined by the DAC Board of Ordained Ministry with no interest accrual while the recipient is serving an appointment under the authority of the Dakotas i. Area Bishop within the boundaries of the DAC. Forgiveness will be granted yearly at Annual Conference. ii. The DAC Board of Ordained Ministry will make the final determination as to whether or not the forgiveness privilege will be offered to the aid recipient. The aid recipient is bound by the Board’s decision regarding the forgiveness privilege. If the aid recipient has been previously extended the forgiveness privilege but leaves the Dakotas Annual Conference for any reason or otherwise falls within the provision of 5A through 5B above, the grant will revert back to cash repayment of the remaining principal balance with interest as required under the provisions of number five above. 2. COURSE OF STUDY AND KAIROS FORGIVABLE LOANS A. Some persons seek to serve in the Annual Conference through the approved Course of Study as outlined in The United Methodist Discipline. Student Aid funds are available for Course of Study and Kairos students. All aspects of the forgoing Student Aid Policy apply to those pursuing Course of Study or Kairos with the following exceptions/clarifications. i. Course of Study and Kairos students will be eligible for the Yearly Maximum Aid as determined by the DAC Board of Ordained Ministry or actual expenses, whichever is less, at a 75/25 reimbursement ratio. The DAC Board of Ordained Ministry through MSAF will cover 75% of eligible expenses. The remaining 25% will be covered by the student, the student’s continuing education funds as a local pastor, and/or by local church sponsorships. ii. Eligible expenses include tuition and fees, books, room and board, subject to conference per diem, and travel (at conference rate paid to a maximum of the cost of travel to one of the three closest United Methodist Seminaries — Iliff, Garrett-Evangelical, St. Paul - with additional travel expenses left to the candidate). iii. Course of Study, Advanced Course of Study and Kairos students will be eligible for an overall cap as determined by the DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. iv. Special situations of need may be appealed to the DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. 3. EDUCATIONAL DEBT REDUCTION GRANTS FOR NEW PROVISIONAL AND ORDAINED PASTORS A. Provisional members of the Dakotas Conference may be eligible to receive up to a Yearly Maximum as determined by the DAC Board of Ordained Ministry per year for up to six successive years for educational debt retirement. Eligibility continues after Elder’s/Deacon’s ordination. The following stipulations determine eligibility. 202
i. All educational requirements for Elder’s/Deacon’s Orders have been completed. ii. The applicant must be in a full-time appointment within the bounds of the Dakotas Annual Conference; however, less-than-full-time appointments may receive grants on a pro rata basis. Appointments to attend school do not qualify. Debt-reduction grant will cease with any termination of relationship with the DAC, or appointment outside the bounds of the conference. iii. The applicant will supply evidence of educational debt related to ministerial education. iv. Debt-reduction grant is considered a forgivable loan and must be repaid or forgiven by service in the conference on a yearly basis. Yearly debt-reduction forgiveness (per the levels of aid stated below) will apply only after requirements for forgiveness or repayment have been satisfied for any outstanding seminary, COS, or Kairos forgivable loans. Exception to this policy may be approved by the DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. Application forms must be requested annually from the conference loan officer. Debt reduction grant decisions will be made by the Board of Ordained Ministry Ministerial Student Aid/Finance Group. v. Special situations of need may be appealed to the DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY. 4. LEVELS OF AID A. The DAC BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY established the following levels of aid (2017): i. Yearly forgivable loan maximum $2,000 ii. Seminary Forgivable Loan Cap $6,000 iii. Course of Study Overall Cap $9,000 iv. Repayment Interest Rate 7% v. Yearly Minimum Payments $500 vi. Yearly Forgiveness $2,000 for Seminary and COS Loan/Grants vii. Yearly Debt Reduction $1,000 viii. Overall Debt Reduction $6,000 Dakotas Conference UMC—Office of Leadership Development 1331 W. University Ave, Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 990-7796 - dakumcom@dakotasumc.org Clergy Ethics for Retired Pastors in Relation to the Local Church and Appointed Pastors Adopted by Board of Ordained Ministry on March 14, 2006 Affirmed by the Executive Session on June 8, 2006 -Remember, the Retired Pastor is not the Appointed Pastor of this parish. -Let the Appointed Pastor know your desires as to leadership responsibilities within the church; but, except under exceptional circumstances, Retired Pastors should not accept official church structure offices...chairing boards or committees which rightly belong to the laity. Establish a covenant between the Appointed and Retired Pastors regarding those agreed upon responsibilities and share that covenant with the Staff Parish Relations Committee. -Priestly functions and associated counseling are the responsibility of the Appointed Pastor. In special circumstances Retired Pastors may assist or perform funerals, weddings and baptism at the invitation of the Appointed Pastor. -Retired Pastors shall not perform worship services within the bounds of a pastoral charge without permission of the appointed Pastor or District Superintendent. (¶341.4, The Book of Discipline) -If the Retired Pastor is a former pastor of the parish, do not pass on any negative opinions about persons or the church to the Appointed Pastor. When the Appointed Pastor asks for information, respond to those questions as fully as you wish. -If the Retired Pastor feels their Appointed Pastor is in error, talk to the pastor. If you do not receive an adequate response, talk to the District Superintendent. Never discuss these issues related to the Appointed Pastor with the laity. If you feel you cannot continue under that Appointed Pastor’s ministry, change churches. -Be tolerant of different styles of ministry and be tolerant of occasional mistakes and errors by the Appointed Pastor. -Encourage parishioners to talk to the Appointed Pastor in pastoral care situations. Tell the parishioner that you will support them as a Christian friend, but they should use the Appointed Pastor as pastor. In limited situations referral to the Retired Pastor by the Appointed Pastor may be appropriate. 203
-When visiting in pastoral care situations, the Retired Pastor should make it clear that s/he is representing her/himself and not the church or pastor. It is appropriate to make hospital calls as a friend anytime. -Before making a hospital or nursing home visit that may be construed as a pastoral call, give the Appointed Pastor a chance to make the first call. -Do not expect to use church facilities without going through proper channels. -Make annual reports to Charge Conference and Cabinet. If you are in doubt about any of this, consult the District Superintendent. Clergy Ethics for Appointed Pastors in Relationship to Retired Pastors Adopted by Board of Ordained Ministry on March 14, 2006 Affirmed by the Executive Session on June 8, 2006 -Remember, the appointed pastor is the pastor for these clergy members and their families of your appointed parish. -Welcome the newly retired pastor to the congregation and affirm their ministry career. -The appointed pastor should be aware that newly retired pastors/spouses may be going through a stressful time of adjustment in their lives and they may need pastoral care in that regard. -The appointed pastor may wish to ask the Retired Pastor if they are interested in continuing in any areas of ministry. Establish an informal covenant regarding these areas of responsibility agreed upon and share that covenant with the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Remember, the Retired Pastor’s spouse and family are laity with the same opportunities of service as any other laity. -The Appointed Pastor may use the Retired Pastor in areas they can contribute to the life of the church being sensitive to their needs to use their gifts and talents. -For those Retired Pastors who wish to continue to contribute ministry to the life of the local church, the Appointed Pastor may find valuable services for the Retired Pastor to perform. -Respect the wishes of some Retired Pastors to really be retired from the ministerial functions. -The appointed pastor should not be hypersensitive to Retired Pastor’s pastoral care for friends or colleagues. -The appointed pastor should remember that they have been given the responsibility for the care of the congregation and not shift too much of that pastoral care to willing Retired Pastors. -With the permission of the retired clergy, report to the district superintendent any retired clergy family illness or death. If you are in doubt about any of this, consult the District Superintendent. Sexual Misconduct Policy Adopted June 2012
Statement of Policy and Commitment Clergy and laity in ministerial roles, lay employees and volunteers of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (hereafter referred to as Dakotas Conference) shall not engage in sexual abuse, sexual harassment, gender harassment or sexual misconduct, as defined by The Book of Discipline (BOD) of The UMC, state, federal and tribal law. In both North Dakota and South Dakota certain acts of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy are defined as crimes. Further, the Dakotas Conference bears affirmative responsibility to create an environment of hospitality for all persons, male or female, which is free of these sins and encourages respect, equality and kinship in Christ. The Dakotas Conference will not condone or tolerate instances of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender harassment, or sexual abuse and is committed to a prompt and thorough investigation of allegations, in compliance with the BOD. Biblical and Theological Foundation The Dakotas Conference is committed to the prevention of sexual misconduct in any form and to justly address allegations of the same. We believe that every person is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), that all Christians are equal in Christ (Galatians 3:26-28), and that we are called to love our neighbors as well as enemies (Matthew 5:42). “Contrary to the nurturing community, sexual harassment creates improper, coercive, and abusive conditions wherever it occurs in society. Sexual harassment undermines the social goal of equal opportunity and the climate of mutual respect between men and women.” (BOD, ¶161.J). Furthermore, “Violent, disrespectful, or abusive sexual expressions do not confirm sexuality as God’s good gift.” (BOD, ¶161.I). Definitions 204
1. “Sexual misconduct within ministerial relationships is a betrayal of sacred trust. It is a continuum of unwanted sexual or gender-directed behaviors by either a lay or clergy person within a ministerial relationship (paid or unpaid). It can include child abuse, adult sexual abuse, harassment, rape or sexual assault, sexualized verbal comments or visuals, unwelcome touching and advances, use of sexualized materials including pornography, stalking, sexual abuse of youth or those without capacity to consent, or misuse of the pastoral or ministerial position using sexualized conduct to take advantage of the vulnerability of another.” (Book of Resolutions—BOR, p. 776). Furthermore, “the use of pornography in church programs, on church property by persons in ministerial roles (lay and clergy) is a form of sexual misconduct.” (BOR, p. 777) 2. “Sexual harassment is a form of sexual misconduct and defined in ¶161J. To further clarify, [it is] any unwanted sexual or gender-directed comment, advance, or demand, either verbal or physical, that is reasonably perceived by the recipient as demeaning, intimidating, or coercive. ... Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the creation of a hostile or abusive working environment resulting from discrimination on the basis of gender.” (BOD, ¶161.J). “[I]t is unwanted sexual or gender-directed behavior within a pastoral, employment, ministerial (including volunteers), mentor, or colleague relationship that is so severe or pervasive that it alters the conditions of employment or volunteer work or unreasonably interferes with the employee or volunteer’s performance by creating a hostile environment that can include unwanted sexual jokes, repeated advances, touching, displays, or comments that insult, degrade, or sexually exploit women, men, elders, children, or youth.” (BOR, p. 776-777) 3. “Gender harassment is unwelcome or unwanted conduct which is gender specific, either cross gender or same gender. Although not specifically “sexual,” gender harassment may be recognized in patterns of behavior creating a hostile or abusive working environment. Both sexual and gender harassment are exploitations of power and are discriminatory by law.” (http://www.gcfa.org/gcfa-legal-manual) 4. “Sexual abuse [in ministry] is a form of sexual misconduct and occurs when a person within a ministerial role of leadership (lay or clergy, pastor, educator, counselor, youth leader, or other position of leadership) engages in sexual contact or sexualized behavior with a congregant, client, employee, student, staff member, coworker, or volunteer.” (BOR, p. 777) 5. Clergy and laity in ministerial roles shall include clergy as defined by the ¶142, retired clergy members of the annual conference, and any other person in a ministerial role as explained and illustrated on p. 778 of the BOR. 6. Pornography is defined in ¶161Q. Abuse of Power Sexual abuse within the ministerial relationship involves a betrayal of sacred trust, a violation of the ministerial role and exploitation of those who are vulnerable. Similarly, sexual and gender harassment are usually understood as exploitations of power relationships rather than as exclusively sexual or gender issues. This does not mean that clergy could never be the victim of sexual harassment or sexual abuse by laity. (See BOD, ¶605.8) Implementation Clergy and laity in ministerial roles (including retired clergy), lay employees, and volunteers of the Dakotas Conference shall be provided a copy of this policy through the Dakotas Conference Journal and website, the Conference Office, and Human Resources Handbook. Training information shall be available to assist in the understanding and implementation of this policy. Making a Complaint Some instances of harassment can be resolved informally by conversation between the parties or facilitated mediation. In all other instances, if a violation of this policy is witnessed, or in good faith thought to have occurred, it shall be reported immediately to one of the offices listed below. To make a complaint, contact one of the following and say, “I am calling to make a complaint of sexual misconduct”: District Superintendent, Northeast District 701-532-0455 District Superintendent, Northwest District 701-269-9960 District Superintendent, Southeast District 605-990-7791 District Superintendent, Southwest District 605-484-1502 Executive Director of Ministries 605-990-7791 Office of the Bishop, Dakotas-Minnesota Area 612-870-4007 Honest and good faith complaints are welcomed. Clergy and laity in ministerial roles (including retired clergy), lay employees, and volunteers of the Dakotas Conference are required to report immediately any reasonable suspicion of harassment, abuse or misconduct to the appropriate person except when knowledge would violate confidentiality between pastor and parishioner.
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The Dakotas Conference, including the aforementioned persons, will not retaliate against any person who brings forward a complaint. Prompt and appropriate investigation and corrective action will be taken, including discipline pursuant to the BOD, state, federal, and/or tribal law. Persons who make false accusations will be held accountable. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to waive pastor-parishioner privilege. “All clergy of The United Methodist Church are charged to maintain all confidences inviolate, including confessional confidences, except in the cases of suspected child abuse or neglect or in cases where mandatory reporting is required by civil law.” (BOD ¶341.5) Clergy and laity in ministerial roles (including retired clergy), lay employees, and volunteers of the Dakotas Conference will follow any applicable mandatory reporting laws. There is potential for conflict between the obligations imposed under church law and state law, and in these cases legal advice should be sought. Information Sharing While the Dakotas Conference cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality, it seeks to make every reasonable effort to maintain confidence by disclosing information about the complaint only on a “need to know” basis as necessary to promote God’s call for justice, reconciliation and healing. Commitment to Justice and Healing The Dakotas Conference will take appropriate corrective action upon completion of an investigation and affirms the goals of reconciliation and resolution, leading to justice and healing for all parties involved. I have read and affirm my understanding of this policy. Signature __________________________________ Date_________________________________ Separation/Divorce Guidelines for Ordained Clergy Adopted: 1995
AFFIRMATION OF MARRIAGE The Church has traditionally supported marriage and we continue to affirm it as a viable institution, even in the midst of social change. We lift up the statement of the 1984 General Conference: “We affirm the sanctity of the marriage covenant which is expressed in love, mutual support, personal commitment, and shared fidelity between a man and a woman. We believe that God’s blessing rests upon such marriage, whether or not there are children of the union. We reject social norms that assumed different standards for women than for men in marriage.” (The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, ¶71c) And -- we live with the paradox reflected in the continuation of the same paragraph: “Where marriage partners, even after thoughtful consideration and counsel, are estranged beyond reconciliation, we recognize divorce as regrettable but recognize the right of the divorced persons to remarry. We express our deep concern for the care of nurture of the children of divorced or remarried persons. We encourage that either or both of the divorced parents be considered for custody of the minor children of the marriage. We encourage an active, adapting, and enabling commitment of the church and our society to the members of divorced families.” (The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, ¶71d) We affirm that when persons enter into marriage, they enter into a covenant relationship which God has blessed. That relationship is meant to be an unbroken relationship in which two persons commit themselves not only to each other, but to the growth and development of the other’s unique gifts. Even in the best of situations, finding marital fulfillment demands tireless effort. People change. No marriage can remain static and be viable. Marriage enrichment seminars, clergy and spouse life planning seminars, and in-depth sharing provide opportunities for continued growth. THE STRUGGLE TO FULFILL THE MARRIAGE COVENANT Clergy are expected to model exemplary marital relationships. The covenant relationship -- spouse to spouse, and clergy to clergy — offers significant strength and spiritual resources for fulfilling the marriage vows. Churches and clergy also must remember that all persons are vulnerable to the same pressures of society. Clergy and spouses are humans, with strengths and weaknesses, who make wise decisions and commit errors in judgment. Clergy are human beings. As such, they are vulnerable to failure and mistakes as are any other person. The social pressures that affect the family today also affect clergy families. Church and society make demands upon clergy’s time and energies which, 206
when personal life is not nurtured, can be destructive. In addition, persons change as they live life. Such change can be a challenge to marriage relationships. When minister and spouse find themselves experiencing destructive marital stress, they must respond to the signals with appropriate action. Clergy need to follow the advice they give to others: Seek help! They should not isolate their pain from others or seek to deny its reality. Other clergy persons, secular resources, the District Superintendent, or friends offer resources for the healing and enriching of marriage. A list of qualified counselors in your district may be obtained from each District Superintendent. Experience indicates that patterns of evasion often create catastrophic results and people seek to meet their personal needs in counterproductive relationships and work patterns. THE REALITY OF SEPARATION/DIVORCE The United Methodist Church has dealt with the concept of divorce in its statement in Paragraph 71d (stated under Section I of these guidelines). Further, it is our attempt to permit separation/divorce without advocating it. For clergy, divorces are a reality. They are filled with anguish and clouded with ambiguity, as are all marital separations or divorces. Our history as an Annual Conference has been for the Bishop and Cabinet to deal with each separation/divorce occurrence individually, but without publicly stating procedures or generally understood expectations and intents. The guidelines put forth here have emerged from consultation among the Bishop, the Cabinet, and the Board of Ordained Ministry over an extended period of time. They are the public declaration of the process and understandings that will inform the case-by-case evaluation of the ministry of clergy who are approaching separation/divorce. The procedures reflect the couple’s network of relationships touched by clergy divorce: family, colleagues, local congregations, and professional relationship to the Conference. Articulation of guidelines to be observed when separation/divorce is chosen by clergy is in no way to be interpreted as Dakotas Annual Conference’s diminishing the integrity of the marriage covenant as a lifetime commitment. Rather, the development of a process is an attempt to nurture responsible behavior in the face of marital stress/behavior that may lead to reconciliation or to mature and honorable steps toward termination of marriage. The intent is to preserve the honor of the marriage covenant and the ordination vows and set forth a responsible method to resolve discord and disruption in clergy households. DEALING HONORABLY WITH THE BREAKDOWN OF RELATIONSHIPS When a minister and spouse recognize that the marriage relationship is degenerating in spite of intensive professional counseling and a will to make the marriage covenant survive, it is expected that mature action will be taken. The response to this awareness should be with behavior that maintains the highest professional standards of the ordained ministry. 1. A clergy person contemplating separation/divorce, and the impact on professional status, will be evaluated case by case. To provide consistency and fairness, each person entering a period of separation/divorce, having fulfilled the preceding guidelines, will be expected to proceed according to the following steps: 2. Pastor informs own District Superintendent, and they, together, contact the Bishop. District Superintendent initiates contact with non-clergy spouse, emphasizing pastoral care and indicating ongoing support and counsel with couples involved. 3. Pastor and District Superintendent contact Pastor-Parish Chairperson to discuss the pastor’s and spouse’s impending separation/divorce, and strategy for announcing to local congregation. In the case of an Extension Ministry, the District Superintendent will consult with the Pastor to determine what persons within the appointive setting should be informed. 4. Pastor, District Superintendent, and Chairperson inform Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, and establish ongoing support and counsel with couples involved. 5. Pastor, with support of District Superintendent and Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, informs local congregation, with intent toward enabling all parties to begin to deal with grief, anger, hurt and other feelings. In the case of an Appointment Beyond the Local Church, the Pastor will inform those parties previously designated by the pastor and the DS, with the same intent to deal with the resulting feelings. 207
6. District Superintendent, pastor, and two members of the Board of Ordained Ministry (One from Conference Relations Committee and one of the pastor’s choosing) meet to consider options of pastor’s relationship to Annual Conference. In the case of an appointment in extension ministries, this meeting will be held, when deemed appropriate by the Board of Ordained Ministry at a location near the appointment site. The available relationship options include: (a) retaining of current appointment; (b) re-appointment to another parish; (c) special appointment; (d) leave of absence; (e) sabbatical leave; (f) honorable location; (g) retirement; (h) withdrawal; (i) termination; (j) in cases of clergy immoral conduct, the review process will be initiated; and (k) in cases of clergy second or successive divorces, the Board of Ordained Ministry would reserve the right to counsel with the clergy person. The determination of Conference relationship and appointment is contingent upon the fulfillment of all the preceding guidelines. The report of this committee will be referred to the Cabinet and Conference Relations Committee, who by The Discipline have authority in matters of appointment and Conference relationship. 7. Encourage pastor and spouse to communicate to colleagues and friends their action, thus taking responsible steps within the covenant community. 8. If a change in Conference relationships is affected, return to the prior Conference relationship will be facilitated according to procedures prescribed by The Discipline. CONCERNS FOR FOLLOW-UP To facilitate healing and recovery, post-divorce counseling is required for clergy. Counseling is to begin immediately following the divorce (at least within the first year). Because of the covenant relationship with non-clergy spouses, we recommend that the Dakotas Annual Conference seriously consider providing means of counseling for the spouse (and/or other family members). Furthermore, when applicable, moving expenses, career training, health/medical benefits may be provided. Also, the Conference Board of Pensions will investigate an equitable means of ensuring non-clergy spouses receiving pension benefits accrued during the time of the clergy partner’s ministerial service to the Dakotas Annual Conference. Short Term Leave Policy Revised: June 2013 Aware of the ongoing pressures and responsibilities experienced in the parish ministry, the Dakotas Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) recognizes the value of short-term leaves for personal and spiritual renewal. Eligibility. All clergy member in full connection (Deacons, Elders or Associate Members) who have served at least an equivalent of full-time for seven years or more are eligible for Short Term Leave funds. After a clergy member in full connection has received short term leave funds, she/he will be eligible to apply again after serving another equivalent of seven years under full-time appointment. Preparatory Consultation. Persons are encouraged to prayerfully consider the purpose of their leave. Persons considering a short-term leave may desire to consult at North Central Career Development in New Brighton, MN. Persons are encouraged to think well ahead (at least six months to a year) in their planning. Availability: Short Term Leaves will be granted according to the funds available. Consideration will be given to the length of service, the order and the timeliness in which requests are received, and the importance that the District Superintendent/Cabinet places on the requested leave. Application for Short Term Leave. Persons should apply to the local Staff/Pastor Parish Committee, District Superintendent and Board of Ordained Ministry for approval at least 60 days prior to the leave request. Application for a short-term leave needs to include a budget for how BOM funds will be used to pay for pastoral supply during the leave time with the total amount requested. The District Superintendent will then forward the application to the Director of Leadership Development/ Student Loan Officer for confirmation on availability of funds and for processing/approval of the BOM. Length of Leave and Salary. The maximum leave allowed is three months (including vacation time) with full salary being paid by the local church/parish or salary-paying unit. The pastoral supply compensation will be paid by Short Term Leave Funds as provided through the BOM. These funds are not to exceed $4,000 for the three months. Money is paid to the local/church parish or salary-paying unit to be distributed to those providing pastoral supply. Evaluation. The BOM will regularly evaluate the Short-Term Leave program and make adjustments or changes as it believes necessary. Contact Person. For questions on how to apply for a Short-Term Leave grant, please contact the Director of Leadership Development, 1331 W. University Ave., PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301. (605) 996-6552. 208
Parsonage Standards Adopted: 2011 Purpose: The Dakotas Conference policy is that a parsonage or housing allowance shall be provided for each clergy appointed with each charge making that determination. However, a parsonage is preferred. The following guidelines should be considered with providing a parsonage. “Housing shall not be considered as part of compensation or remuneration, but shall be considered as means provided by the local church, and for the convenience of the local church to enable its ministry and the itinerant ministry of the Annual Conference.” A clergy couple appointed to a charge needs to be provided with only one parsonage. I. Standards for Parsonage Furnishings A. Heating system with humidifier and dehumidifier as needed. B. Central air conditioning or adequate window air conditioning. C. Hot water heater. In areas of problem water, proper water conditioning equipment should be provided and the church or charge is responsible for the salt. Also available is water conditioning equipment that could be used that doesn’t require salt. D. Modern kitchen range and oven with exhaust fan, garbage disposal, refrigerator with freezer, and dishwasher. E. Washer and dryer of at least standard laundry size. F. Bundled package of basic cable television or dish, along with landline phone and internet. G. Lawn mower and snow blower. Lawn care and snow removal could be provided after discussion with SPPRC. H. Appropriately placed smoke alarms. Carbon monoxide detectors in only those homes with natural gas, fuel oil or propane gas. I. Appropriate window treatments: including drapes, curtains, blinds, or decorator shades be provided in all windows. All materials shall be fire retardant. J. Floors on main level(s): 1) Carpet in living room and dining room or adequate substitute such as attractive hardwood floor with appropriate rugs. 2) Entry way halls should fit the décor of the living room and dining room. 3) Kitchen: good grade of tile, linoleum or kitchen carpeting. 4) Bathroom: good grade of tile or linoleum. 5) Other rooms: (bedroom, den, etc) carpeting, other covering or well finished wood. K. Pets: The Clergy leaving a Charge shall be financially liable for any damage to the parsonage above and beyond the normal wear and tear of family living, and for problems created by pets or neglect. If such a situation occurs the District Superintendent shall be informed for inspection. If a church and the DS agree there is damage from a pastor’s pets upon entering a new appointment, if that pastoral family insists on having pets, they must provide a damage deposit equal to the repair and replacement costs incurred in their prior parsonage. II. On-Going Conditions: A. It is suggested that at least 2% per annum of the insured value of the parsonage be placed in the church budget of the Trustees for parsonage repair, decorating and refurbishing. B. It is the responsibility of the clergy leaving a Charge to fully and properly clean the parsonage. How this will be accomplished will be determined in consultation with the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. C. When a pastoral change takes place, the Board of Trustees shall evaluate the needs of the parsonage and refurbish accordingly. The clergy leaving the Charge shall inform the Board of Trustees of structural problems or appliances that need repair or replacement. D. Suitable location with consultation of the District Board of Church Building and Location. E. Safe and dependable water supply. F. The parsonage should be a minimum of 2500 sq. feet of living space (less than 2500 sq. feet to be negotiated with District Superintendent and District Board of Church Location and Building. G. After approving a purchase proposal, the charge conference shall be deemed to have authorized and directed the Board of Trustees to proceed with the purchase. In the case of the purchase of a parsonage, the Board of Trustees shall either. 1. Purchase a parsonage that has on the ground floor level: - One room that can be used as a bedroom by a person with a disability; - One fully accessible bathroom; and - Fully accessible laundry facilities, or 2. Purchase a parsonage without the accessible features for persons with disabilities specified above and remodel it within one year’s time, so that it does have those features. 209
III. Recommended Parsonage Standards A. General appearance inside and outside: Good B. Sidewalks to garage and front street. C. Play area in back. D. Yard maintained by church (fertilizer and insecticide provided by church). E. One car garage with storage. Garage has lights and electrical outlets. F. Insulated glass windows or regular glass with combination storm windows and storm doors. G. Fully insulated (walls and ceilings). H. Three bedrooms above ground. Master bedroom shall be at least 150 sq. feet. If two story, one bedroom shall be on the main floor. I. One full bath on main floor plus one three-quarter bath. J. Modern kitchen with dining area to seat at least four. There shall be adequate counter and storage space and an adequate number of electrical outlets. K. Living-dining room combination. L. Living room and a separate family room. M. If there is no office/study in the church, the parsonage should have a room available for an office/study. The office/study should have built-in bookshelves. N. Adequate electrical wiring with a minimum of 200 ampere entrance box with circuit breakers. O. Adequate fire exits from all areas of the house, especially the basement. Fire extinguishers on all levels. P. Adequate storage areas. IV. Recommended Parsonage Standards: Preferred A. General appearance inside and outside: Excellent B. Sidewalks to garage and front street. C. Play area in back. D. Yard maintained by church (fertilizer and insecticide provided by church) E. Two-car garage and storage. Garage has lights and electrical outlets. F. Insulated glass windows or regular glass with combination storm windows and storm doors. G. Insulation installed which meets minimum standards recommended for maximum energy efficiency as determined by the Energy Commission. H. Three bedrooms above ground with a minimum of 130 sq. feet. Master bedroom shall be at least 180 sq. feet. Adequate lighted closets. If two-story, one full bathroom and one bedroom shall be on the main floor. I. One full bath plus one three-quarter bath adjoining master bedroom. One bath must be on main floor. J. Modern kitchen with dining area to seat at least six. There shall be adequate counter and storage space, and an ample number of electrical outlets. K. A separate dining room. L. Large living room with family room removed from it so that activities in one do not disturb person in the other. M. If there is no office/study in the church, the parsonage should have one that has a separate outside entrance. The office/study should have built-in bookshelves. N. Adequate electrical wiring with a minimum of 200 ampere entrance box with circuit breakers. All wiring shall meet at least the National Electric Code minimum standard. O. Adequate fire exits from all areas of the house; especially the basement. Fire extinguishers on all levels. P. Adequate storage space. V. Pastor’s Responsibility A. The parsonage family shall practice good stewardship of parsonage property and will be held financially accountable for damage other than normal wear and tear. They shall keep the parsonage in neat appearance. Upkeep, repair, and redecorating will be done in consultation with the local church parsonage (trustees) Committee. The parsonage family shall leave the parsonage as good as or better than it was when they moved into the dwelling. B. The pastor should keep the parsonage (trustees) committee informed of maintenance needs throughout the year between annual reviews. C. The pastor and the parsonage (trustees) committee shall inspect the parsonage together at the time of a change of pastors. The location of guarantees and operating instructions for parsonage equipment should be designated for the benefit of the incoming pastor. 210
D. Disputes between the pastor and the local church concerning the parsonage shall be referred to the District Superintendent for negotiation and settlement. VI. The Parsonage Review and Report A. In accordance with The Book of Discipline, ¶258, 2.g 16: The chairperson of the Committee on Staff Pastor Parish Relations, chairperson of the Board of Trustees and pastor shall make an annual review of the church owned parsonage to assure proper maintenance. B. A log book shall be used by the local church and Board of Trustees recording the outcome of the inspection of the parsonage on an annual basis. Using the form by the conference, the inspection should be for termites, varmints and radon. The results of the inspection, should include a list of the repairs or upgrades to fix the problem. Moving Policy Adopted: June 2012 Updated: 5/16/2020 The Dakotas Annual Conference will pay (100%) of the moving expenses of the household goods and office for the active clergy (Including Full Member Deacons) serving local church(es)and their family, for the surviving spouse and family of deceased active clergy, for active clergy who are retiring, subject to the following limitations: Maximum weight: 15,000 pounds. For clergy couples the weight limit will be 120% of the stated maximum weight. 1. The clergy will do their own packing (guidelines will be provided by the moving company). Boxes will be provided where necessary. In good stewardship of material and cost, the clergy will re-use boxes as much as possible. The moving committee reserves the right to limit cost of boxes and packing materials, if necessary. The movers will pack only large mirrors and large pictures up to a total of eight. (A large pack holds up to 60X48X3 inches where a small pack holds up to 40X25X3 inches.) Flat screen TVs must be packed in their original boxes. If those boxes are unavailable, you can pack them in mirror packs. If the movers pack the TV the clergy will be charged for that service. 2. The term “household goods” does not including the following: automobiles, trucks, vans, mobile homes, campers, trailers, boats, canoes, kayaks, airplanes, snowmobiles, motorcycles, mopeds, golf carts, other similar vehicles or any items not accepted by the carrier. 3. The moving expense of inventory, equipment and so forth of a business, activity or hobby, shall be the responsibility of the clergy. 4. Items which are irreplaceable or of extreme value or of a sentimental nature are the responsibility of the clergy. Extra insurance can be purchased from the carrier. 5. The moving expense shall not cover storage, warehousing, handling, or insurance while in storage or warehousing. 6. For retired or disabled clergy, or survivors of active clergy members, the moving expense shall not exceed two times the cost of an average in-conference move. This average cost shall be calculated from the costs of the in-conference moves over the previous 5 years. The move must take place within two years to qualify for expense coverage. 7. All clergy not appointed to a local church, or to an appointment within the conference structure shall be responsible for their own moving expenses as they move into their new appointment or status. If the clergy requests a return to an appointment to a local church or within the conference structure, the Annual Conference shall pay for moving expenses up to 50% of the previous year’s average in-conference move. However, if the Cabinet/Conference makes the request for the clergy to accept an appointment to a local church or within the conference structure, the Annual Conference shall cover the moving costs within the normal limits as set by this policy. At the time of their retirement or exiting from ministry, clergy not appointed to a local church or to an appointment within the conference structure shall be responsible for their own moving expenses. 8. Seminary students/graduates receiving their first appointment within the conference will move themselves. (For example, U-Haul, Rider Trucks, etc.) The Conference will reimburse the costs of the move. 9. The moving policy, including any adjustments or exceptions, shall be under the supervision of the Cabinet and the Director of Financial Services. 10. The cost of the move is taxable income for all individuals and will be reported as such to the IRS. Clergy Effectiveness Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church Adopted by the Board of Ordained Ministry, October 2014 211
An effective clergy An effective clergy personifies: practices: (a1) A strong, articulate Wesleyan (b1) A strong, spiritually disciplined theology prayer life
An effective clergy produces: (c1) Growth in worship
(a2) Maturity reflected in a respectful, humble, mature and coachable nature
(b2) Self‐care and respect of boundaries
(c2) Disciples who are lifelong learners and evangelists
(a3) Adaptivity, creativity, and risk‐taking
(b3) Generosity in resources, words and actions
(c3) Mature and healthy leaders with a vision for the local church and community
(a4) A joyful, engaging and faithful (b4) Responsibility, and helps others (c4) Missional churches and other new servant heart to do the same ministries (a5) An ability to motivate, equip, (b5) A work ethic that is smart and encourage, and give permission kingdom‐oriented Explanation of Traits (a1) An effective clergy is one who (b1) An effective clergy is one who begins possesses and articulates a working with an essential and vibrant faith, lived knowledge of Biblical faith and out in a spiritually disciplined life that social holiness. The clergy includes prayer and other means of grace. demonstrates the ability to Attention to this primary foundation communicate and apply the gospel of and practice as a disciple of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ in culturally relevant sets an example by the clergy. The clergy ways. The clergy understands, knows, intentionally moves in a deepening life and celebrates the power of the devoted to Christ. triune God to bring healing, reconciliation, and peace to the lives of individual congregations and communities. (a2) An effective clergy is a lifelong (b2) An effective clergy knows learner. This is enabled by a him/herself, recognizing the need for humble, coachable attitude that clear boundaries and proper balance in submits to the promptings of the all aspects of life, taking steps to keep Holy Spirt, God’s Word and to help those boundaries and that balance and advice of others. Such an healthy and evident. The clergy seeks to attitude also enables the clergy to care for him/herself physically, learn from successes as well as maintaining and strengthening healthy failures. The clergy person’s relationship among family, friends and disciplined spiritual life makes parishioners. The clergy knows when to his/her accountable in one’s work say “no” to activities that weaken good and actions. The clergy gives up the boundaries, and how to respect times of quest for status and power following rest and renewal as a way to keep a Christ’s example. healthy perspective and discipline of making good choices in his/her life.
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(c5) Financial strength and viability.
c1) An effective clergy produces growth in worship in numbers and in spiritual vitality. The clergy uses the worship experience to draw people closer to God and to each other. The clergy accomplishes this through music, prayer, preaching and the sharing of the sacraments that is relevant to the context and culture of the people and the community in which he/she serves. These worship experiences need to be inviting and welcoinge to diversity and dialogue. (c2) An effective clergy produces disciples actively engaged in learning and growing in Christ through intentional Bible study, a disciplined prayer and devotional life, faithful worship attendance and participation, and evangelistic service beyond church walls. The clergy helps disciples to identify, develop and use their spiritual gifts to build up the church, the community and the world.
(c3) An effective clergy develops and empowers leaders who have a vision for their local church, community and world for which they take responsibility and work to achieve. The clergy stays abreast of, provides information about, and encourages attendance at training opportunities and workshops that help leaders address an ever changing world. (b4) An effective clergy lives with (c4) An effective clergy guides and integrity in his/her life. He/she takes clear encourages the people in reaching beyond responsibility for the failure of ministry church walls in ever growing and developing ministries. The clergy leads by under the clergy’s care, and as well, includes others in the expression of praise example by participating alongside the people in outreach events and activities. in the success of ministry. In those situations in which others fail to live up to the call of ministry or discipleship of Christ, the clergy carefully and lovingly leads others into a place of repentance and forgiveness, and asks the same in return. (a5) An effective clergy is relational (b5) An effective clergy does not waste (c5) An effective clergy develops financial commitment among the people so that and cultivates the gifts of the Spirit time. The gifts, skill, energy and time developing and emerging ministries have in others and empowers them to used by the clergy are well used and claim their call and assists in helping continue to create both solid foundations the resources needed to sustain these them find their place in ministry. and promising futures. As the season of a ministries as long as they are relevant to the community. ministry comes to a close, the effective clergy is the one who is able to celebrate its ending and to direct others to dream of new expressions of ministry yet to be experienced. (a3) An effective clergy is able to set and accomplish goals with flexibility and responsiveness while managing conflict in a way that leads to healthy resolution. The clergy thinks outside the box and is willing to take oneself and others in creative, new directions, responsive to and trusting in the moving of the Holy Spirit. (a4) An effective clergy is faithful to their ordination vows and their relationship with Jesus Christ. The clergy is joyful and engaging with a heart for serving a world that is hurting. The clergy serves God and others without complaining or drawing attention to oneself. The clergy’s servanthood inspires others to live in like manner.
(b3) An effective clergy gives up the emotion of jealousy in life. Instead, the clergy practices a heartfelt expression of joy in the success of others, growing others into healthy and faithful disciples. He/she uses all means ‐ financial, prayer and pastoral skills ‐ to assist others to move forward in their own ministries.
Measurement The role of the Board of Ordained Ministry for clergy effectiveness falls in the area of providing standards, best practices and healthy examples for a life of clergy ministry in the Dakotas Conference. The measurement of these standards and practices of the effective clergy occur under the supervisory work of the superintendent and the ongoing review and support of the staff‐parish relations committee or other personnel committees for those in extension ministries or the deacons in ministry beyond the local church. As mutually agreed upon expectations and goals are created in consultation with these groups, the effective clergy will be able to honestly ask and answer the questions: How clearly and fully have I been able to create this ministry environment over the past period of time? Where could I have been clearer or more focused? How else may I continue to grow in each of these areas in order to prove my effectiveness? Am I being faithful to my ordination vows, family and my relationship to God? With mutually agreed upon goals, the evaluation becomes a team effort, and not an opportunity to unduly criticize a pastor for not doing what he/she never realized was expected to do in the first place.
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Crisis Management Guidelines A Crisis is a Major Turning Point Resulting in Permanent Drastic Change A crisis occurs when you least expect it; the outcome will determine if affairs are better or worse. There is not a single way to solve a crisis, but they all have certain earmarks: 1. Crises come as a surprise. They occur unexpectedly and probably when we are least able to deal with them. Personnel may also not be readily available. 2. Surprise leads to insufficient information, and questions are difficult to answer. 3. Questions begin to surface from the media and constituents almost immediately, which is the time to take control and not be hesitant. 4. Demonstrating concern and ability to take control will probably result in being able to withstand outside pressures. 5. The crisis may cause short term focus and lead to short sighted actions. 6. After the initial shock, there are always varying degrees of trauma for those directly and indirectly affected. It is important to have a plan of action in mind before a crisis hits. When the questions come, never say “no comment.” Be truthful and be sure all church officials have been consulted. There must be an official who will speak to the questions when needed. The Episcopal office is the most logical source of information, with a line of responsibility assigned and others to assist with the task of dispensing information. These are suggestions of crises that have been encountered: 1. Crises of a personal nature. 2. Crises of a corporate nature. 3. Crises prompted by natural disasters. Success in planning before the crisis is one thing that can be controlled. This may be not only the success or failure in the management of the church, but also the basis for building integrity and strengthening the work of the church. The process should include the following. 1. Name a Crisis Management Team. This would include the bishop, executive director of ministries and director of communication. The legal counsel may have to be involved. Also, the district superintendents should be aware of the proceedings and have full knowledge of activities. Chair of the Common Table may be included with the possibility of one of the co-lay leaders. All should be listed by name, address, telephone, e-mail address, and fax number. 2. Empower the team. The bishop should convene the team, gather information, consult with all; and provide the final decision. The bishop could serve as spokesperson. 3. The Conference Communicator should be gathering background material, if needed; assist in preparation of releases; assist in monitoring the information flow. They should monitor and report media activities; screen and direct media inquiries and keep the Crisis Management Team informed. 4. Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel provides input on liability and regulatory issues related to the crisis. Remember that damage from a crisis is much worse if it loses in the court of public opinion than if it loses in a court of law. Legal counsel is not the spokesperson. 5. Support team. Screen and log calls. Know how to reach all crisis management members. This team needs to be available at all times. In the event a person in the chain of responsibility is not available, have backups and alternates in place. Make sure to inform the persons closest to the central office; also, key leaders in the church (employees, clergy, church members, lay leaders). If possible, make a list of crises that could possibly occur and how the response could be along with the effect. The Crisis Team should be guided by predict, prevent and prepare: Designated Places. Press room with the possibility of holding press conferences. It should be near public telephones, desks, electrical outlets for lap-top computers, FAX machines, and chairs. Possibly soft drink machines could be available. Ample Opportunity for telephone and FAX lines. Do all members of the team have cell phones? Team members need to be available at all times. Be Very Sure Arrangements Are Made to keep a log of all statements made, in addition to developments of the crisis. Be prepared to answer questions as to who is in charge; biographies of personalities; background information; knowledge of church. Arrange for Security Personnel to keep order and control access to all offices in addition to people to handle telephones and serve as “runners” or hospitality. In Conclusion: Be pro-active; don’t isolate the team or The United Methodist Church; your image is important (be natural); do not speculate; be sure to place the personal element above all else. 214
Credit to: Tom McAnally, Director, United Methodist News Service and United Methodist Communications, “Not If, But When” manual.
Dakotas Disaster Response Action Plan The “Action Plan” complements the Conference Disaster Plan, listed above and found on the conference website, both of which were revised in the spring of 2010. Definition of Disaster Response by UMCOR: “A disaster is a severe disruption of personal and community life, involving a significant number of people and causing spiritual, emotional, physical, and social crisis to which the church can respond with God’s love and help. Such disasters may include: tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, fires, toxic poisonings and other community-wide occurrences. The United Methodist Committee on Relief seeks to provide relief for acute human needs that might otherwise go unheeded. This assistance may come in the form of cash allocations, specialized services, volunteer ministries or other avenues of mission services.” (page 59, UMCOR Disaster Training Manual.) Checklist of Responsibilities by Position Local Church Pastor and/or Lay Leader/or Chair of Trustees Assess general situation and physical needs of people, affected area and forward initial assessment (either by telephone or by email) to the District Superintendent and/or the Ministry Team Disaster Coordinator and/or the Presiding Elder. Done _____ Date _____ Establish contact with any local community emergency management committees or agencies as soon as possible. Done____ Date ____ Provide specific needs assessment (within 24 hours if possible) of any damage to the church or parsonage. Done____ Date ____ Begin seeking local response to needs: general and specific. Done____ Date ____ Coordinate relief efforts on the local level. Done____ Date ____ Implement your local church disaster plan. Done____ Date ____ When disaster response has concluded, review local church disaster plan and evaluate your response efforts. Done____ Date____ District Superintendent Contact pastor/s involved and the Conference Disaster Response Coordinator/s as soon as possible. Done____ Date ____ Receive the report of the local pastor/s and/or the Trustees Chair for churches within impacted areas. Done____ Date ____ Make initial contact with the Bishop (within 24-36 hours if possible.) Done____ Date ____ Conduct an on-site visit (within 36 hours if possible.) Done____ Date ____ Remain in close pastoral care of churches and pastoral families of the impacted areas. Done____ Date ____ Participate in the Conference Disaster Response Crisis Management Team. Done ___ Date ___ When the crisis is over, review your district’s disaster response plan and the plans of the congregations within the impacted area. Evaluate your response efforts. Done____ Date ____ Conference Disaster Response Coordinators Conduct an on-site visit with the Bishop, District Superintendent, Presiding Elder and (if possible) the Ministry Team Disaster Response Coordinator of the impacted area (within 36 hours if possible). Done____ Date ____ Coordinate efforts on area-wide or state-wide basis. Done____ Date ____ Work with Bishop and/or the District Superintendent/s of impacted area to coordinate communication and general response efforts to the disaster. Done____ Date ____ Activate the conference disaster response plan. Done____ Date ____ When the crisis has passed, work with other conference leadership to evaluate the conference disaster plan. Presiding Elder or Ministry Team Disaster Coordinator Accompany the Bishop and/or Conference Disaster Coordinator/s to survey the impacted area. Done____ Date ____ Meet with the Bishop, affected District Superintendent/s, Conference Disaster Response Coordinators and Conference Disaster Response Crisis Management Team to assess the needs and coordinate the response. Done____ Date ____ Implement the District Disaster Response Plan so that healing is brought to the affected disaster area. Done____ Date ____ When the crisis has passed, work with the District Superintendent of the affected area and the Conference Disaster Response Coordinator/s to evaluate the district disaster response plan and local church disaster response plans within the affected area. Continue your ministry of training and mitigation. Done____ Date ____ 215
XI. STATISTICS DISTRICT & CONFERENCE TOTALS MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants 11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11c-YOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
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8,418 48 81 7 45 53 10 67 45 67 49 20 158 8,256 2,853 2,594 68 18
7,220 83 20 2 3 13 18 39 45 82 8 2 119 7,064 2,178 2,506 55 4
14,506 126 170 22 46 29 28 66 161 34 45 19 207 14,395 4,835 6,122 217 150
6,357 52 54 2 19 26 16 0 8 16 14 3 131 6,354 1,686 4,439 45 26
36,501 309 325 33 113 121 72 172 259 199 116 44 615 36,069 11,552 15,661 385 198
1,342 592 98 1,220 1,153 33,795
804 341 100 763 979 74,113
2,125 1,279 306 2,399 1,910 49,359
4,003 597 73 1,750 1,051 29,604
8,274 2,809 577 6,132 5,093 186,871
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ASSETS & EXPENSES 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 48-Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
NORTHEAST 82,051,117 13,120,989 2,238,100 24,494 45,053 349,972 436,975 841,685
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NORTHWEST
SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST
63,866,072 105,953,441 7,641,137 9,971,228 2,278,664 3,459,606 3,013 303,001 113,358 66,856 140,291 245,523 616,078 498,403 235,700 847,385
CONF
48,187,469 300,058,099 5,626,551 36,359,905 1,675,188 9,651,558 25,888 356,396 118,591 343,858 145,649 881,435 308,030 1,859,486 410,326 2,335,096
NORTHEAST INCOME 51-Giving Units Operating Income 52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53d-Designated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources
NORTHWEST
SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST
3,307
2,574
6,205
1,336,718 5,906,118 186,385 28,549 1,432 180,880 21,212 7,661,294 156,311 225,487 53,097 176,301 11,079 0 112,137
1,774,306 2,495,132 273,480 42,323 235 96,482 72,584 4,754,542 367,089 166,328 200,300 64,171 23,500 44,182 398,198
4,339,477 6,358,336 290,613 97,376 551 206,209 126,079 11,418,641 702,947 347,573 441,375 73,128 31,410 1,550 693,635
2,738
CONF 14,824
3,436,258 10,886,759 3,808,956 18,568,542 89,844 840,322 120,527 288,775 420 2,638 69,796 553,367 25,477 245,352 7,551,278 31,385,755 121,279 1,347,626 547,557 1,286,945 62,483 757,255 95,782 409,382 9,300 75,289 32,037 77,769 320,213 1,524,183
This is not a complete report of all statistical data submitted by local churches. Some lines have been omitted. For a full report, contact the General Council on Finance and Administration at 615-329-3393.
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Church Name NORTHEAST DISTRICT ABERDEEN FAITH ABERDEEN FIRST ABERDEEN N HIGHLAND ARTHUR BATH BIG STONE CITY BRISTOL-BUTLER BRITTON CASSELTON CAVALIER TRINITY CLAREMONT CLARK CLEAR LAKE COGSWELL CONDE CRYSTAL DRAYTON ENDERLIN FAIRMOUNT FARGO CALVARY FARGO CALVARY AFRICAN FARGO FAITH FARGO FIRST FREDERICK GARDEN CITY GARY GRAFTON FEDERATED
1 9 70 963 145 175 27 128 23 101 54 183 165 201 219 27 36 22 55 31 43 399 84 230 528 24 62 118 16
2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 3 4 31 3 2 1 1 23 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 1 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 17 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 2 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0
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7 34 40 388 30 8 15 21 15 18 12 48 30 32 74 6 14 16 33 10 9 181 50 51 28 35 13 38 6 0 272 40 32 0 20 0 0 12 50 290 20 0 10 0 0 100 0 0 396 150 50 243 0 0 0 0
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MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants {11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11cYOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS} 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
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Church Name GRAND FORKS WESLEY GRAND FORKS ZION GROTON HAMILTON HECLA HENRY HILLSBORO UNITED HOLMES HUMBOLDT MN KELLERTON KINDRED CALVARY LARIMORE LEOLA LISBON MELLETTE NORTHWESTERN MILBANK CENTRAL MILBANK PARKVIEW MILNOR OAKES PARK RIVER FEDERATED PEMBINA SHELDON ST THOMAS WAHPETON EVERGREEN WALCOTT ZION WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE WATERTOWN FIRST WEBSTER
1 388 214 204 6 61 35 34 110 37 18 32 78 24 44 57 405 61 49 206 21 25 20 43 263 115 609 749 165
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7 38 67 78 5 15 10 23 40 10 7 30 16 16 13 53 166 15 12 30 35 10 5 19 50 46 555 139 70
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MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants {11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11cYOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS} 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
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NORTHWEST DISTRICT ASHLEY EMMANUEL BEACH FEDERATED BEULAH BISMARCK CALVARY BISMARCK CELEBRATE GRACE BISMARCK LEGACY BISMARCK MCCABE BOTTINEAU UNITED BOWBELLS BOWMAN CANDO CARRINGTON FEDERATED CENTER CHASELEY CLEVELAND DES LACS DEVILS LAKE DICKEY DICKINSON PRAIRIE WINDS DRAKE EDGELEY ELGIN ELLENDALE UNITED GOODRICH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 25 14 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Church Name WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH WYNDMERE
47 6 0 209 1 665 912 53 60 169 78 85 63 22 12 91 174 20 254 14 75 37 105 16
4 182 0
19 10 0 98 1 200 120 8 6 42 28 50 50 13 21 29 20 10 205 8 20 22 24 10
7 43 16
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MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants {11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11cYOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS} 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
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Church Name HAZEN HETTINGER JAMESTOWN FIRST JAMESTOWN ST PAULS JUD KENMARE RENEW KENSAL LANGDON LANSFORD LEHR LINTON MANDAN MARION MARTIN MCCLUSKY MEDINA MINOT FAITH MINOT VINCENT MOFFIT NAPOLEON NORTONVILLE ROCK LAKE ROLLA RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED SHERWOOD STEELE STERLING STREETER
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2a 2b 0 0 0 0 11 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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7 40 24 57 89 13 20 15 14 12 27 32 68 22 18 17 17 42 80 15 25 16 12 28 7 13 54 17 50 0 42 60 173 5 0 56 48 0 0 225 30 14 0 21 0 21 75 0 0 0 8 12 0 3 0 0 0
7a
8a 8b 11a 11b 11c 11d 22 23 0 0 28 0 17 40 50 1,200 0 0 21 0 0 17 4 84 4 0 19 23 1 24 8 100 2 0 40 28 0 70 15 400 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 5 1 2 16 60 2 0 21 10 0 0 21 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 14 0 14 3 100 0 0 10 5 0 12 6 0 2 0 21 20 2 25 50 30 1 0 10 4 0 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 7 1 3 5 42,000 3 0 9 3 2 7 20 450 0 0 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 12 2 0 0 0 5 8 10 30 45 250
MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants {11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11cYOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS} 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
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1 63 37 45 396 56 172 324 78
88 49 107 42 76 185 216 24 656 160 280 63 92 65 93 210 43 12
Church Name TAPPEN TURTLE LAKE TUTTLE VALLEY CITY EPWORTH VELVA WASHBURN WILLISTON WIMBLEDON
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT ALEXANDRIA ALPENA ARLINGTON AURORA IMPACT BEN CLARE BERESFORD ZION BRANDON CELEBRATION BROADLAND BROOKINGS FIRST CANISTOTA UNITED CANTON CARPENTER CHESTER COLTON DE SMET DELL RAPIDS DOLAND EGAN 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 11 5 1 0 7 0 1 0 0 0
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88 48 105 45 76 194 216 24 501 167 280 63 99 66 93 209 39 0
4 63 37 45 386 54 170 285 76
27 30 37 10 45 46 122 18 159 80 67 25 35 30 22 48 22 0
7 26 11 27 14 15 35 172 20
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7a
3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 20 1 0 0 0
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MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants {11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11cYOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS} 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
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Church Name ELK POINT UNITED ELKTON UNITED ESMOND ETHAN FLANDREAU FRANKFORT GARRETSON UNITED GAYVILLE-VOLIN GEDDES HARRISBURG HARTFORD HITCHCOCK HOWARD HURLEY HURON FIRST HURON RIVERVIEW IRENE IROQUOIS KIMBALL LAKE PRESTON UNITED MADISON MITCHELL FIRST MITCHELL FUSION MONTROSE N SIOUX CITY ARK OLIVET PARKER PLANKINTON
1 114 110 34 84 162 28 22 55 102 392 256 189 118 79 933 207 30 84 48 18 420 765 60 111 78 87 90 153
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7 30 52 10 18 25 15 32 30 27 83 45 44 30 35 144 62 14 35 13 35 80 123 82 30 23 40 45 42
7a 82 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 23 75 55 23 0 0 316 113 96 12 7 0 90 0 44 35 25 0 100 143
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MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants {11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11cYOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS} 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
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SOUTHWEST DISTRICT AGAR
2a 0 0 10 0 0 0 8 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 6
18 0
Church Name 1 REDFIELD 238 SALEM UNITE 116 SIOUX FALLS ASBURY 585 SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - 57th Street 1,285 SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Sertoma 375 SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Tea 414 SIOUX FALLS FIRST 1,098 SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP 331 SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS 252 SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST 656 SIOUX FALLS WESLEY 295 STERLING 35 STICKNEY 50 TULARE UNITED 127 TYNDALL 33 VERMILLION 136 VIBORG 32 VIRGIL 58 WAGNER 148 WAKONDA 67 WESSINGTON SPRINGS 95 WHITE 108 WHITE LAKE 47 WOONSOCKET SPIRIT OF FAITH UMC/ELCA 155 YANKTON 480
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MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants {11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11cYOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS} 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
226
Church Name BELLE FOURCHE BLUNT BURKE CAMP CROOK COLOME CRESBARD DRAPER EDGEMONT UNITED EUREKA FAIRBURN FAITH FAULKTON GETTYSBURG GREGORY HARROLD HERRICK HIGHMORE HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED KENNEBEC LEAD TRINITY MILLER MISSION MOBRIDGE MURDO ONIDA PHILIP UNITED PIEDMONT PIERRE FIRST
1 95 19 68 19 15 59 48 29 162 35 56 195 229 264 31 37 72 66 50 157 197 19 29 121 64 84 116 606
2a 2b 0 3 7 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
2c 2d 2e 2f 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 0 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 11
4 98 34 63 19 14 59 48 29 160 35 54 190 222 258 29 53 74 63 48 154 193 19 29 122 64 84 117 601
7 38 12 29 20 8 23 11 16 44 23 15 68 42 50 12 22 21 61 6 58 44 12 8 25 32 62 72 100
7a 20 5 182 0 3 0 10 0 0 0 6 48 46 200 15 182 9 115 6 78 110 0 0 73 46 0 111 675
8a 8b 11a 11b 11c 11d 22 2 0 26 9 0 34 29 2 4 36 4 2 10 10 0 0 35 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 14 0 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 3 0 8 0 0 2 41 24 12 30 75 3 0 15 10 2 10 20 4 0 30 10 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 4 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 5 0 0 4 0 2 10 3 0 29 19 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 10 15 2 18 11 0 0 3,233 144 0 949 249 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 22 1 0 28 35 0 6 0 2 0 8 8 1 25 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 24 0 34 13 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
23 1,240 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 5,500 52 11 250 0 8 9 2 75 2,770 0 2,500 25 35 0 0 0
MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants {11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11cYOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS} 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
227
Church Name PIERRE SOUTHEAST PRAIRIE VIEW PRESHO PRINGLE RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE RAPID CITY FIRST RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS RAPID CITY OPEN HEART RAPID VALLEY RELIANCE SELBY SPEARFISH STURGIS TIMBER LAKE TOLSTOY WALL WASTA WHITE RIVER WINNER
1 30 164 73 34 549 565 132 170 159 35 86 326 225 8 46 171 18 147 459
2a 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 5 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 7 0
2c 2d 2e 2f 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 1 0 11 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 6 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10
4 30 163 69 34 584 565 130 163 158 35 90 318 221 8 46 167 19 148 455
7 14 35 7 24 75 60 59 62 40 10 38 84 63 6 19 21 10 25 88 0 500 6 0 254 320 142 35 30 6 500 125 120 0 0 250 5 48 112
7a
8a 8b 11a 11b 11c 11d 22 23 0 0 0 0 0 6 8 300 1 0 35 20 5 65 51 400 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 132 80 5 101 60 1,100 0 1 52 21 0 48 120 5,000 0 0 7 10 9 40 120 890 0 0 6 9 3 20 15 1,900 2 2 17 14 0 20 35 1,500 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 25 13 0 6 20 5,000 4 1 34 33 27 182 91 750 6 1 45 27 1 17 10 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 48 9 2 7 9 57 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 2 2 18 2 0 23 2 0 5 8 30 23 0 14 0 0
MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION: 1-Beginning Membership 2a-Received by Confirmation 2b-Received by Profession of Faith 2c-Restored by Affirmation 2d-Correct by addition 2e-Transfer from Other UMC 2f-Transfer from Non-UMC 3a-Removed by Charge Conference 3b-Withdrawn 3c-Correct by subtraction 3d-Transfer to Other UMC 3e-Transfer to Non-UMC 3f-Removed by Death 4-Total Membership 7-Average Worship Attendance 7a-Average Online Attendance 8a-Children baptized 8b-Adults baptized Small Group Participants {11a-CHILDREN 11b-YOUTH 11cYOUNG ADULTS 11d-OTHER ADULTS} 22-Persons engaged in mission 23-Persons served by outreach, justice, mercy ministries
228
Church Name NORTHEAST DISTRICT ABERDEEN FAITH ABERDEEN FIRST ABERDEEN N HIGHLAND ARTHUR BATH BIG STONE CITY BRISTOL-BUTLER BRITTON CASSELTON CAVALIER TRINITY CLAREMONT CLARK CLEAR LAKE COGSWELL CONDE CRYSTAL DRAYTON ENDERLIN FAIRMOUNT FARGO CALVARY FARGO CALVARY AFRICAN FARGO FAITH FARGO FIRST FREDERICK GARDEN CITY GARY GRAFTON FEDERATED
24 63 3,750,000 15,920,000 1,155,000 300,000 587,000 740,000 140,000 622,000 160,000 1,350,000 988,100 1,720,100 463,088 90,000 341,500 100,000 1,128,500 736,700 170,000 8,278,600 0 1,750,000 2,490,836 0 250,000 371,481 240,000
25 26 64 65 160,000 0 1,123,892 0 188,000 0 60,000 0 0 0 109,000 0 0 0 333,324 0 0 0 106,847 0 138,884 0 205,500 0 101,458 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 565,288 0 54,006 0 78,000 0 168,841 1,780,397 0 0 120,000 0 2,791,984 0 0 0 20,000 0 36,063 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,622 0 0 11,872 0 0 0 0
27 66
0 1,250 0 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 525 0 0 0 0 0 0 403 0 0 0 500 4,860 0 0 800 0
37 83
38 48 49 84 98 99 2,500 0 0 111,800 0 164,255 450 0 10,162 2,950 97 0 200 0 408 812 0 0 0 0 0 284 0 0 5,700 0 0 0 0 0 1,400 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 6,326 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,000 0 0 0 3,775 0 905 0 0 0 27,115 364,069 1,596 0 0 0 300 0 0 2,617 15,444 43,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 207 0 6,103 0 0 0
ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 48Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
229
Church Name GRAND FORKS WESLEY GRAND FORKS ZION GROTON HAMILTON HECLA HENRY HILLSBORO UNITED HOLMES HUMBOLDT MN KELLERTON KINDRED CALVARY LARIMORE LEOLA LISBON MELLETTE NORTHWESTERN MILBANK CENTRAL MILBANK PARKVIEW MILNOR OAKES PARK RIVER FEDERATED PEMBINA SHELDON ST THOMAS WAHPETON EVERGREEN WALCOTT ZION WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE WATERTOWN FIRST WEBSTER
24 2,006,750 3,386,000 1,611,474 0 162,800 52,000 495,000 900,000 418,500 129,500 100,000 1,905,635 251,200 350,000 0 5,717,681 500,000 350,000 2,000,000 0 331,827 90,000 80,000 2,486,100 500,000 7,886,721 3,693,124 1,600,000
25 579,876 477,000 0 0 28,609 16,100 0 41,168 298,714 0 0 95,339 0 175,000 0 1,198,406 125,000 64,000 200,000 0 40,083 0 0 572,715 0 1,077,436 1,458,119 100,000
26 72,000 120,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 156,000 0 0 0
27
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 38 1,675 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 647 0 8,000 100 700 0 2,600 722 2,632 0 0 0 0 0 0 26,293 24,975 0 337 0 100 2,000 0 0 0 0 2,994 0 0 0 0 750 1,851 1,775 1,775 2,400 129,834 0 11,417 0 1,000
48 49 11,000 0 11,133 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,764 0 1,909 0 6,050 0 0 8,232 2,105 0 0 0 1,100 0 0 0 3,754 0 0 0 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31,259 12,000 64,000 0 454,961 0 5,893 0 10,955
ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 48Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
230
24 1,113,900 90,000
400,000 0 0 1,986,000 0 7,500,000 10,606,000 757,000 800,000 1,030,837 190,000 0 165,000 80,000 200,000 265,000 1,800,000 21,000 4,800,000 0 1,035,000 175,000 990,604 50,000
Church Name WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH WYNDMERE NORTHWEST DISTRICT ASHLEY EMMANUEL BEACH FEDERATED BEULAH BISMARCK CALVARY BISMARCK CELEBRATE GRACE BISMARCK LEGACY BISMARCK MCCABE BOTTINEAU UNITED BOWBELLS BOWMAN CANDO CARRINGTON FEDERATED CENTER CHASELEY CLEVELAND DES LACS DEVILS LAKE DICKEY DICKINSON PRAIRIE WINDS DRAKE EDGELEY ELGIN ELLENDALE UNITED GOODRICH
26 94,563 0
39,592 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 410,000 1,555,000 852,114 0 43,679 0 0 0 133,383 0 180,000 0 0 0 65,000 0 10,780 0 0 0 73,748 0 101,834 0 500 0 0 0 0 0 140,331 0 0 0 170,348 0 0 0
25 212,337 0
0 0
37
0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,000 3,013 6,663 0 0 0 0 0 278 0 0 0 0 0 350 0 800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
27
0 0
48 15,000 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 242 0 67,510 259,932 14,055 0 1,150 0 0 0 7,422 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 560 0 0 0 1,167 0 2,425 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 625 0 0 0
38
0 0
906 0 0 0 0 0 92,542 1,750 0 715 0 0 0 0 0 8,085 0 0 0 0 25,768 0 0 0
49
ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 48Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
231
Church Name HAZEN HETTINGER JAMESTOWN FIRST JAMESTOWN ST PAULS JUD KENMARE RENEW KENSAL LANGDON LANSFORD LEHR LINTON MANDAN MARION MARTIN MCCLUSKY MEDINA MINOT FAITH MINOT VINCENT MOFFIT NAPOLEON NORTONVILLE ROCK LAKE ROLLA RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED SHERWOOD STEELE STERLING STREETER
24 480,000 1,278,331 2,000,000 2,927,800 45,000 246,000 242,000 400,000 0 490,300 855,100 2,074,500 110,000 0 288,000 624,800 1,600,000 5,410,500 60,000 35,500 0 100,000 168,000 150,000 229,000 480,500 675,000 65,000
25 125,000 90,975 1,000,000 1,076,689 2,000 0 45,000 244,000 0 43,954 0 273,000 5,000 0 4,000 0 110,176 0 0 198,060 0 9,000 40,000 0 0 0 0 59,880 0 0 0 97,341 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 236,612 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26
27
37 0 1,000 0 700 0 1,920 0 2,530 0 500 0 0 0 506 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,025 0 42,000 0 0 0 500 0 0 0 476 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 900 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24,810
38 48 1,500 0 9,456 0 2,479 8,000 2,134 61,060 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 248 0 0 0 4,585 0 4,987 0 1,061 0 3,000 0 0 0 300 0 0 0 1,367 41,340 1,988 197,426 0 0 5,366 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,620 0
0 3,076 2,000 13,653 0 0 0 15,580 0 0 4,677 47,759 500 0 0 0 10,232 0 2,000 0 0 140 564 0 0 0 0 2,916
49
ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 48Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
232
24 262,800 465,500 331,000 3,400,000 150,000 1,250,000 4,000,000 120,000
1,050,358 180,000 2,035,000 173,000 865,800 1,575,000 1,787,347 0 5,329,704 129,706 2,621,158 316,289 620,000 1,200,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,005,000 0
Church Name TAPPEN TURTLE LAKE TUTTLE VALLEY CITY EPWORTH VELVA WASHBURN WILLISTON WIMBLEDON SOUTHEAST DISTRICT ALEXANDRIA ALPENA ARLINGTON AURORA IMPACT BEN CLARE BERESFORD ZION BRANDON CELEBRATION BROADLAND BROOKINGS FIRST CANISTOTA UNITED CANTON CARPENTER CHESTER COLTON DE SMET DELL RAPIDS DOLAND EGAN 320,000 0 122,950 40,000 0 181,285 0 0 427,249 140,000 9,058 0 199,705 18,100 80,000 149,000 0 0
0 0 0 365,000 27,970 400,000 1,000,000 300,124
25
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76,907 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 389,711 0 0 0 0
26
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
27
0 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 730 0 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0
0 0 0 1,400 0 1,000 0 0
37
0 0 0 48,320 0 0 0 0
48
0 0 1,000 0 1,573 0 600 0 0 0 2,837 0 0 0 0 0 3,508 129,551 5,000 0 4,648 34,157 5,991 0 500 0 231 0 3,500 0 900 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 500 100 1,000 0 244
38
0 0 0 0 0 10,099 0 0 77,463 26,000 4,578 0 0 0 0 21,000 0 0
0 0 0 2,837 0 0 0 0
49
ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 48Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
233
Church Name ELK POINT UNITED ELKTON UNITED ESMOND ETHAN FLANDREAU FRANKFORT GARRETSON UNITED GAYVILLE-VOLIN GEDDES HARRISBURG HARTFORD HITCHCOCK HOWARD HURLEY HURON FIRST HURON RIVERVIEW IRENE IROQUOIS KIMBALL LAKE PRESTON UNITED MADISON MITCHELL FIRST MITCHELL FUSION MONTROSE N SIOUX CITY ARK OLIVET PARKER PLANKINTON
24 455,000 475,000 5,000 150,000 1,978,881 75,000 0 334,000 1,373,400 2,978,000 1,835,500 700,000 1,500,900 367,600 5,965,291 527,400 30,000 300,000 500,000 0 4,926,000 7,422,000 228,000 1,500,000 145,578 300,000 640,000 965,652 0 0 0 47,608 238,184 14,804 0 0 166,196 89,818 19,286 0 262,014 0 321,975 113,000 9,632 48,700 0 0 120,250 235,683 50,000 50,000 47,025 0 0 150,000
25
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,754 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26
37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,195 0 580 0 0 0 750 0 800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 730 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 10,255 0 8,600 10,200 0 0 3,365 0 100 0 840 0 0 0 575
27
38 2,500 0 0 0 155 0 0 0 2,593 9,507 1,800 4,300 106 0 10,000 1,800 100 3,500 41 0 5,994 6,400 10,297 7,006 5,983 834 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,938 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
48
49 6,300 0 0 0 53,709 0 0 0 0 18,460 5,200 27,000 13,938 0 64,966 25,000 0 12,000 0 0 15,602 0 0 500 47 0 0 0
ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 48Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
234
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT AGAR
190,000
Church Name 24 REDFIELD 908,554 SALEM UNITE 210,000 SIOUX FALLS ASBURY 2,185,165 SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - 57th Street 2,800,000 SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Sertoma 0 SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Tea 500,000 SIOUX FALLS FIRST 15,836,485 SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP 2,000,000 SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS 2,705,717 SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST 3,025,000 SIOUX FALLS WESLEY 7,097,459 STERLING 0 STICKNEY 548,500 TULARE UNITED 275,000 TYNDALL 1,121,331 VERMILLION 2,654,926 VIBORG 500,000 VIRGIL 129,000 WAGNER 1,700,000 WAKONDA 227,900 WESSINGTON SPRINGS 1,197,800 WHITE 830,000 WHITE LAKE 201,204 WOONSOCKET SPIRIT OF FAITH UMC/ELCA 630,000 YANKTON 1,502,836
1,880
0
0
25 26 27 470,888 0 0 63,800 0 0 193,138 0 177 500,000 1,424,000 0 0 0 0 0 320,000 0 1,580,928 0 0 458,369 367,847 0 278,153 1,128,619 0 361,802 123,479 0 69,902 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61,774 0 0 45,000 0 0 934,756 0 0 0 0 0 87,234 0 0 83,634 0 1,000 95,924 0 0 272,286 0 0 111,000 0 0 137,191 0 0 69,782 0 244,237 424,145 0 1,587
946
37 888 0 2,228 0 0 0 6,280 0 0 3,780 0 0 0 0 0 1,935 328 0 0 4,101 628 1,668 0 0 0
938
0
0
38 48 49 12,558 0 11,500 2,750 0 3,100 13,502 0 23,868 0 126,100 50,000 0 0 0 0 4,500 0 8,569 0 6,600 3,438 22,800 14,537 0 96,209 0 74,500 9,800 23,100 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,000 2,676 0 1,219 146 0 0 3,095 0 54,325 1,687 0 41,121 3,096 0 5,059 1,146 17,864 9,623 3,046 0 4,073 4,265 0 1,560 0 0 0 0 0 7,922 1,000 55,484 37,000 6,345 0 155,916
ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 48Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
235
Church Name BELLE FOURCHE BLUNT BURKE CAMP CROOK COLOME CRESBARD DRAPER EDGEMONT UNITED EUREKA FAIRBURN FAITH FAULKTON GETTYSBURG GREGORY HARROLD HERRICK HIGHMORE HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED KENNEBEC LEAD TRINITY MILLER MISSION MOBRIDGE MURDO ONIDA PHILIP UNITED PIEDMONT PIERRE FIRST
24 2,100,000 325,000 100,000 50,000 40,000 300,000 145,052 160,000 0 250,000 1,320,460 825,000 182,000 1,300,000 263,000 276,200 583,000 2,112,631 82,500 1,979,563 2,110,000 300,000 80,000 1,301,078 120,000 402,000 1,064,047 6,586,245
25 8,964 0 0 0 18,849 0 313,814 0 0 0 130,000 182,887 350,000 0 6,200 0 6,750 149,954 0 289,966 174,917 0 0 3,267 185,868 0 150,394 246,830 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 835,000
26
27 37 21,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,122 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 5,925 0 0 0 2,168 0 5,865 0 0 0 287 0 0 0 297 0 0 0 1,315 4,488 29,837
38 48 2,756 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,000 24,540 1,364 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 9,685 0 0 0 600 0 917 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 1,346 0 0 0 6,678 9,800 15,141 165,000
0 1,000 2,285 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,000 82,000 12,000 0 12,000 12,860 0 0 7,039 0 0 0 0 0 14,300 89,523
49
ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 48Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
236
Church Name PIERRE SOUTHEAST PRAIRIE VIEW PRESHO PRINGLE RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE RAPID CITY FIRST RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS RAPID CITY OPEN HEART RAPID VALLEY RELIANCE SELBY SPEARFISH STURGIS TIMBER LAKE TOLSTOY WALL WASTA WHITE RIVER WINNER
24 805,300 1,109,700 1,174,862 168,000 4,511,935 4,627,724 729,000 689,100 1,350,000 50,000 860,200 2,881,701 1,255,171 0 150,000 1,365,000 90,000 321,000 1,501,000
25 27,000 77,265 17,802 0 894,336 356,243 314,000 48,973 0 8,000 480,000 662,711 50,592 0 0 0 4,600 352,294 112,195 0 0 0 0 0 97,067 0 0 581,075 0 0 162,046 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26
27
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 200 0 0 0 0 5,538 1,445 0 0 150 0 61,529 762 0 0 0 0 0 0
38 814 0 0 0 27,712 10,970 15,176 600 0 0 1,500 18,126 0 0 0 500 100 0 6,526
0 0 0 0 23,596 13,108 0 0 43,986 0 0 28,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
48
49 195 0 35,204 0 34,298 31,590 6,219 14,013 0 4,700 15,000 0 20,100 0 0 2,000 0 0 0
ASSETS & EXPENSES: 24-Market value of land, buildings, equipment 25-Market value of all other assets 26-Debt secured by Church Assets 27-Other debt 37-Direct UM Gifts 38-Non-UM Gifts 39-Clergy Pension Benefits 48Payments on Debt 49-Capital Expenditures
237
Church Name NORTHEAST DISTRICT ABERDEEN FAITH ABERDEEN FIRST ABERDEEN N HIGHLAND ARTHUR BATH BIG STONE CITY BRISTOL-BUTLER BRITTON CASSELTON CAVALIER TRINITY CLAREMONT CLARK CLEAR LAKE COGSWELL CONDE CRYSTAL DRAYTON ENDERLIN FAIRMOUNT FARGO CALVARY FARGO CALVARY AFRICAN FARGO FAITH FARGO FIRST FREDERICK GARDEN CITY GARY GRAFTON FEDERATED GRAND FORKS WESLEY GRAND FORKS ZION GROTON HAMILTON HECLA HENRY HILLSBORO UNITED HOLMES HUMBOLDT MN KELLERTON
51 101 30 517 54 54 19 39 0 32 26 69 61 109 67 6 0 0 28 15 12 290 0 130 187 0 22 48 9 58 69 0 0 14 0 0 31 0 14
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52,910 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 165,700 222,858 0 0 0 27,550 178,513 0 0 0 0 16,100 0 0 0 0
52a 102
52b 52c 52d 103 104 105 59,000 2,300 0 1,130,960 23,343 5,434 128,865 298 0 130,424 1,158 339 0 0 0 59,123 284 203 0 0 0 0 6,250 30 38,000 0 0 105,643 692 0 58,000 810 0 81,129 4,601 0 103,000 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41,804 450 5,914 47,263 423 43 14,546 714 420 845,103 2,250 0 0 0 0 52,670 2,516 119 197,007 14,246 2,736 0 0 0 15,900 1,398 0 46,539 2,068 140 0 0 0 24,208 324 0 150,845 1,290 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,877 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 44,540 0 0 10,657 1,198 8,000 19,854 458 639
52f 107 0 6,000 0 0 0 9,499 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,600 0 320 844 99,151 0 0 0 1,310 0 1,755 0 0 0 0 0 23,922 0 0 0 3,910 0 17,004 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
52e 106
0 0 1,043 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 777 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,400 0
52g 108
52t 109 67,300 1,159,737 139,705 131,921 0 59,760 0 59,190 38,000 106,335 58,810 85,730 105,300 0 0 0 48,168 54,329 16,000 947,348 0 223,092 438,602 0 17,298 72,669 27,550 206,955 169,174 0 0 16,911 16,100 0 44,540 22,255 20,951
53b 111
0 0 0 19,690 0 2,703 0 680 0 2,060 1,775 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,969 0 2,200 0 0 5,350 1,080 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52,874 160 0 0 61,000 1,095 13,250 1,971 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 12,040 6,934 5,456 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 270 0 0 0 0
53a 110
0 37,195 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,702 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
53c 112
53d 54a 113 115 1,000 4,414 95,679 0 0 0 500 0 0 0 980 3,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,050 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 300 0 53,333 0 0 0 0 0 5,115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,059 0 405 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,814 0
54b 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19,140 16,497 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
54c 117
INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53dDesignated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources
238
51 21 30 0 20 0 158 19 0 38 0 26 7 15 112 34 393 275 75 74 0
29 0 0 0 5 420 330 27 20 61 42 0 55 12 16 40
Church Name KINDRED CALVARY LARIMORE LEOLA LISBON MELLETTE NORTHWESTERN MILBANK CENTRAL MILBANK PARKVIEW MILNOR OAKES PARK RIVER FEDERATED PEMBINA SHELDON ST THOMAS WAHPETON EVERGREEN WALCOTT ZION WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE WATERTOWN FIRST WEBSTER WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH WYNDMERE
NORTHWEST DISTRICT ASHLEY EMMANUEL BEACH FEDERATED BEULAH BISMARCK CALVARY BISMARCK CELEBRATE GRACE BISMARCK LEGACY BISMARCK MCCABE BOTTINEAU UNITED BOWBELLS BOWMAN CANDO CARRINGTON FEDERATED CENTER CHASELEY CLEVELAND DES LACS 0 0 0 0 0 972,910 371,907 42,270 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39,000 0 0 0 5,898 0 236,914 0 42,888 65,042 56,255 0 40,000 19,800 0 56,303
82 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,922 4 7,251 0 3,834 9,671 0 1,215 0 4,243 1,795 0 0 0 0 0 7,000 0 5,000 0 0 0 2,667 0
52a 52b 52c 52d 19,494 0 0 0 0 60,000 818 1,105 0 0 0 0 0 40,011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 428,652 35,038 223 0 26,183 315 2,684 0 0 0 0 104,229 0 390 0 0 0 0 0 0 32,823 639 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 126,363 82,320 4,645 0 73,967 0 0 0 0 1,488,392 71,584 374 349,034 62,661 3,745 77 0 94,119 140 0 0 169,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 588 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
52e
780 0 0 0 9,000 13,238 2,930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 5,684 2,950 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,625 0 0 0 700 0 0
52f
0 0 0 0 0 0 2,513 0 1,000 0 1,974 0 1,000 6,500 8,000 0
53b 0 50 2,136 2,604 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,295 0 0 0 360 0 0 0 0 2,430 54,299 0 50 0 121,557 0 4,160 0 0 0 0 0 0
53a
39,931 0 1,330 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17,824 0 0 993,399 157,668 11,000 627,769 72,225 3,927 43,485 0 0 48,131 0 2,056 66,837 0 42,113 58,229 0 3,020 0 0 0 48,000 0 0 31,300 0 0 8,000 0 0 58,970 0 7,900
52t 0 19,494 0 61,923 0 0 0 40,011 0 0 0 470,185 0 32,132 0 0 8,000 112,619 0 0 617 34,079 0 0 0 0 0 214,953 8,375 82,342 0 1,560,350 0 415,517 0 94,959 0 169,000 0 0
52g
0 0 0 0 0 0 15,168 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,200 0
53c
1,710 0 0 0 0 8,943 18,934 0 0 0 0 0 0 579 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 42 0 0 0 5 0 0 1,249 4,000 0 6,770 0 0 0
53d
54b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 53,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,100 0 0 0 0 0 0
54c
0 0 4,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38,000 0 0 0 164,000 0 6,182 112,893 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 665 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
54a
INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53dDesignated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources
239
Church Name DEVILS LAKE DICKEY DICKINSON PRAIRIE WINDS DRAKE EDGELEY ELGIN ELLENDALE UNITED GOODRICH HAZEN HETTINGER JAMESTOWN FIRST JAMESTOWN ST PAULS JUD KENMARE RENEW KENSAL LANGDON LANSFORD LEHR LINTON MANDAN MARION MARTIN MCCLUSKY MEDINA MINOT FAITH MINOT VINCENT MOFFIT NAPOLEON NORTONVILLE ROCK LAKE ROLLA RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED SHERWOOD STEELE STERLING STREETER TAPPEN TURTLE LAKE
51 72 12 0 0 31 0 35 8 75 46 106 136 15 0 17 61 0 0 47 120 17 0 13 0 66 129 0 0 0 22 29 0 15 0 15 39 0 0
0 0 0 0 45,445 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 132,383 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
52a
52b 52c 52d 111,497 1,026 0 18,000 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 296 451 0 0 0 23,766 382 6 14,550 0 0 75,000 0 700 98,072 1,888 48 168,861 2,900 14 213,745 1,641 50 28,000 2,000 1,000 0 0 0 11,452 471 366 89,877 0 0 0 0 0 40,030 3,407 82 97,001 1,911 0 198,623 1,990 0 42,000 2,000 1,000 0 0 0 24,545 2,500 0 0 0 0 117,212 2,888 350 115,603 1,399 0 10,308 0 0 0 72,975 0 0 0 0 14,318 0 0 0 43,801 0 0 0 0 13,738 131 0 0 0 0 43,500 0 231 0 93,547 340 0 0 0 0 0 0
52f 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,300 0 0 0 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 679 0 0 0 0 0 13,904 205 0 0 0 0 250 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35,951 0 3,341 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,900 0 0 0 0 0 0
52e
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,912 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,721 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,700 0 25,430 0 0 0 0 5,530 0 0 1,804 0 0 0 0 0
52g
52t 53a 53b 112,523 0 650 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,492 0 1,580 0 0 0 24,228 0 15,510 21,462 0 0 75,700 0 0 100,008 108 2,060 171,775 0 1,450 216,115 49,515 48,055 31,000 2,000 0 0 0 0 26,193 0 0 91,803 0 0 0 0 0 43,769 0 775 98,942 0 260 200,613 0 2,515 45,000 0 0 0 0 0 29,745 0 0 0 0 0 181,831 37,253 7,299 252,726 0 4,620 10,308 0 0 72,975 0 0 0 0 0 19,848 0 0 48,601 0 0 0 0 0 15,673 0 223 0 0 0 50,631 0 2,000 93,887 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,603 0 0 0 0 0 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66,049 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
53c
54a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 258 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,780 0 1,375 0 9,335 0 0 0 0 0 650 0 290 0 0 0 300 0 0 0 4,845 0 0 23,500 0 0 640 0 0 0 586 0 0 0 0 0 1,709 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
53d
54b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,600 33,200 0 0 0 0 21,804 0 0 13,700 0 0 0 0 0 13,836 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
54c
INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53dDesignated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources
240
0 265 27 75 0 24
31 108 50 25 0 58 0 0 344 0 130 25 34 38 38 63 17 0 68 0 0 25 62 10 0 16 63 204 225 65
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT ALEXANDRIA ALPENA ARLINGTON AURORA IMPACT BEN CLARE BERESFORD ZION BRANDON CELEBRATION BROADLAND BROOKINGS FIRST CANISTOTA UNITED CANTON CARPENTER CHESTER COLTON DE SMET DELL RAPIDS DOLAND EGAN ELK POINT UNITED ELKTON UNITED ESMOND ETHAN FLANDREAU FRANKFORT GARRETSON UNITED GAYVILLE-VOLIN GEDDES HARRISBURG HARTFORD HITCHCOCK
51
Church Name TUTTLE VALLEY CITY EPWORTH VELVA WASHBURN WILLISTON WIMBLEDON
0 82,514 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,119 0 0 0 0 0 0 102,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 133,977 122,527 0 93,093
0 209,391 0 0 0 0
52a
52d 0 0 793 5 1,980 0 0 0 0 18,050 1,003 4,458
52c
38,013 0 0 5,119 4,280 93 0 0 0 27,310 0 0 0 0 0 122,587 844 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 101,155 2,240 88 102,000 6,000 4,500 203,006 44,081 51 18,022 1,481 124 60,563 704 0 53,724 2,496 0 51,285 3,000 0 0 0 0 20,238 0 0 0 0 0 85,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53,048 616 0 90,766 0 8 14,382 0 6,000 0 0 0 11,010 185 0 0 2,688 257 218,912 33,784 630 116,793 13,388 0 88,079 5,014 0
0 25,350 35,834 75,000 172,692 53,458
52b
52e
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 475 0 0 0 50 0 0 8,360 23,125 625 0 0 0 6,000 100 0 0 1,800 0 0 0 27,054 0 0 0 0 0 0 460
0 1,305 0 0 0 0
52f
0 594 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,500 0 0 0 0 0 8,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 168 6,300 0 0 0 3,215 0 5,000
0 7,500 0 0 0 0
52g
38,013 93,075 0 27,310 0 123,496 0 0 611,962 140,125 247,763 19,627 61,267 56,220 60,285 110,100 20,238 0 87,300 0 0 53,664 117,996 26,682 0 11,195 136,922 379,068 130,181 191,646
0 3,525 2,205 1,000 0 1,255
53b
0 0 0 21,397 0 2,324 0 0 0 0 0 2,979 0 0 0 0 293,268 4,180 0 500 0 1,424 45,845 3,362 0 0 0 0 0 0 21,000 300 200 1,160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,970 560 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,286 0 2,020 0 2,530 0 0
53a 0 0 244,344 48,320 37,814 0 75,000 0 190,742 0 58,919 0
52t
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,507 0 28,000
0 0 0 0 0 98,980
53c
54a
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 16,112 0 0 240 0 0 0 2,371 0 0 0 0 0 3,661 0 0 0 192 0 3,145 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,500 185 0 0 0 1,725 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 237
53d
54b
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 16,655 0 0 26,661 0 0 50,800 0 28,492 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,252 0 0 0 0 0 19,800 0
0 10,000 4,000 0 0 2,665
54c
INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53dDesignated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources
241
Church Name HOWARD HURLEY HURON FIRST HURON RIVERVIEW IRENE IROQUOIS KIMBALL LAKE PRESTON UNITED MADISON MITCHELL FIRST MITCHELL FUSION MONTROSE N SIOUX CITY ARK OLIVET PARKER PLANKINTON REDFIELD SALEM UNITE SIOUX FALLS ASBURY SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - 57th Street SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Sertoma SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE - Tea SIOUX FALLS FIRST SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST SIOUX FALLS WESLEY STERLING STICKNEY TULARE UNITED TYNDALL VERMILLION VIBORG VIRGIL WAGNER WAKONDA WESSINGTON SPRINGS WHITE
51 60 0 284 103 9 27 30 0 176 345 104 40 35 86 0 40 111 47 271 758 188 232 399 128 92 352 90 0 0 40 18 25 15 30 76 25 0 40
52b 52c 52d 0 78,837 4,667 1,191 0 0 0 0 540,809 0 19,111 134 0 140,000 2,268 115 0 26,415 211 11 0 61,029 0 0 0 0 26,878 0 0 0 0 0 0 252,257 338 0 459,475 8,604 5,978 0 0 124,617 2,762 0 115,176 0 846 0 38,487 5,166 1,136 21 0 63,321 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 83,936 1,979 499 0 111,649 1,913 6,088 42,000 59,000 2,030 0 363,247 121,515 1,111 0 0 1,595,000 0 0 0 485,056 0 0 0 456,000 0 0 794,979 201,541 2,915 1,301 159,797 60,798 16,524 30 133,296 89,666 4,507 63 0 388,958 61,742 0 180,177 6,710 743 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46,931 0 396 0 24,975 377 194 27,000 67,990 543 73,189 0 25,520 948 0 0 29,247 6,202 24 27,890 62,911 1,331 70 20,000 26,780 230 917 0 0 0 0 0 36,202 0 28
52a
52f 0 0 0 0 0 1,225 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,410 0 2,246 0 0 0 125 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 825 0 99,120 0 2,100 0 13,690 0 0 0 0 0 283 0 400 500 0 0 5,450 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 51 0
52e
52t 53a 53b 0 84,695 13,035 111,511 0 0 0 0 1,972 563,251 4,480 4,429 2,500 144,883 0 32,000 0 26,637 0 0 0 61,029 0 4,000 0 26,878 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,756 256,761 14,275 1,235 2,744 479,047 0 6,875 0 127,379 0 0 16,267 132,414 0 5,330 24 44,834 0 0 3,500 67,821 15,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 86,414 0 18,820 0 119,650 0 3,225 0 103,130 0 0 6,203 492,826 6,939 3,276 0 1,595,000 0 0 0 485,056 0 0 0 456,000 0 0 0 1,000,736 0 16,947 3,011 240,985 48,606 390 14,698 341,350 0 1,140 8,900 461,700 0 11,000 0 201,320 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 909 48,519 0 3,107 0 25,946 1,628 10 160 169,382 0 30,000 8,897 40,815 0 250 0 35,473 735 1,210 0 92,402 17,586 36,657 200 48,127 1,200 3,700 0 0 0 0 0 36,281 0 90
52g
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,200 0 0 0 35,664 0 36,581 0 0 0 0 23,814 2,604 0 0 0 0 0 0 180,233 0 0 0 12,972 0 93,000
53c
54a 54b 54c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54,800 2,500 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 2,590 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,800 0 0 0 0 605 0 0 28,944 1,406 0 0 47,252 3,979 0 0 0 915 0 0 0 2,127 0 1,550 5,625 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 20,000 1,675 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,647 0 0 49,402 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,270 0 0 106,648 7,652 0 0 41,875 4,660 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 440 0 0 5,563 91 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,500 500 0 0 0 731 0 0 0 1,492 10,798 0 11,235 9,280 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0
53d
INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53dDesignated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources
242
24,359 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 126,909 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 251,569 0 50,500 0 0
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT AGAR BELLE FOURCHE BLUNT BURKE CAMP CROOK COLOME CRESBARD DRAPER EDGEMONT UNITED EUREKA FAIRBURN FAITH FAULKTON GETTYSBURG GREGORY HARROLD HERRICK HIGHMORE HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED KENNEBEC LEAD TRINITY MILLER MISSION MOBRIDGE MURDO ONIDA PHILIP UNITED PIEDMONT PIERRE FIRST PIERRE SOUTHEAST PRAIRIE VIEW PRESHO PRINGLE 17 56 13 30 0 7 0 24 0 70 0 0 89 76 92 6 23 27 0 17 88 74 11 20 55 51 0 108 227 13 96 19 0
0 0 402,914
52a
Church Name 51 WHITE LAKE 12 WOONSOCKET SPIRIT OF FAITH UMC/ELCA 80 YANKTON 138
0 1,207 0 354 0 60 0 15,000 0 0 0 0 321 1,379 0 0 0 0 0 50 9,995 5,111 0 0 0 223 0 24,001 416 15 1,100 0 0
52d 0 1,141 600 0 922 198
52c
0 0 120,268 5,376 9,408 1,500 55,815 0 0 0 12,001 50 0 0 23,754 1,699 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,566 0 125,851 8,711 3,976 227 152,946 0 25,600 0 44,285 1,094 69,500 0 0 0 31,000 3,000 163,151 8,381 139,141 655 13,455 0 39,000 0 69,969 1,750 60,779 1,485 0 0 208,016 6,762 521,970 0 10,413 446 85,000 24,322 32,591 0 0 0
52b 36,989 70,499 28,705
0 0 0
0 0 10,236
52f
0 0 0 1,100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 485 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,075 0 0 0 2,875 420 905 0 2,200 0 0 0 0 0 7,800 0 0 0 400 0 250 0 0 0 13,023 0 150 0 0
52e
0 750 0 0 0 2,200 0 1,132 0 0 0 0 0 704 0 700 0 500 0 0 0 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 25,561
52g
53b 100 0 7,249
24,359 0 0 128,701 3,217 1,220 10,908 0 0 56,169 0 80,000 0 0 0 19,111 0 0 0 0 0 41,585 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,566 0 1,840 134,883 0 50,000 133,680 0 225,000 152,946 0 0 26,300 0 0 45,379 1,200 771 70,000 0 1,000 1,075 22,853 270 34,050 0 1,500 184,402 0 1,510 146,331 0 1,710 15,655 0 0 39,000 0 0 71,719 0 0 70,287 0 789 0 0 0 239,179 0 1,125 774,205 0 13,977 10,874 0 350 173,945 0 150 32,741 0 0 0 0 0
52t 53a 38,130 0 71,099 53,528 468,536 148,652
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 909 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,700 0 0 0 0
0 0 2,800
53c
54a
0 0 0
54b 0 0 0
1,486 0 0 590 0 0 1,000 1,500 0 295 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 575 0 0 0 1,348 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,375 0 0 383 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 1,800 0 737 0 0 0 0 0 2,092 0 0 29,236 0 0 0 0 31,462 618 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 154
53d
0 21,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,165 0 0 0 0 1,500 10,780 0 12,999 16,900 0 0 0 0 0 2,300 40,500 0 0 0 0
0 28,141 54,600
54c
INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53dDesignated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources
243
Church Name RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE RAPID CITY FIRST RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS RAPID CITY OPEN HEART RAPID VALLEY RELIANCE SELBY SPEARFISH STURGIS TIMBER LAKE TOLSTOY WALL WASTA WHITE RIVER WINNER
51 52a 310 293,532 280 304,277 119 0 85 68,138 67 56,638 14 0 45 0 250 269,376 138 0 0 0 0 0 65 0 9 0 47 0 0 1,990,960
52b 174,579 183,372 146,206 2,164 51,153 16,000 90,000 117,140 152,567 0 0 68,950 8,370 765,000 0
52c 2,352 3,316 1,333 10 2,134 1,500 2,000 4,855 1,076 0 0 0 0 1,990 3,820
52d 30,051 20,008 4,252 0 0 10 575 1,729 8 0 0 0 0 4,662 0
52e
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
52f 460 2,431 0 2,900 0 500 15,000 7,267 4,525 0 0 0 0 50 1,600
52t 0 500,974 0 513,404 0 151,791 0 73,212 11,974 121,899 4,800 22,810 0 107,575 0 400,367 0 158,176 0 0 0 0 0 68,950 0 8,370 2,618 774,320 0 1,996,380
52g
53a 22,775 10,665 0 0 13,923 0 0 39,959 6,687 0 0 0 0 0 0
53b 12,532 10,835 795 5,025 1,398 5,100 500 4,625 2,880 0 0 101,615 0 21,040 0
53c 54,000 0 0 800 0 200 0 0 3,874 0 0 0 0 0 0
53d 54a 3,843 0 877 0 700 0 0 0 1,827 5,000 0 0 750 0 7,105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39,520 0
54b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
54c 95,667 58,805 0 8,800 0 0 0 44,000 0 0 0 0 0 397 0
INCOME: 51-Giving Units Operating Income {52a-Pledge Gifts 52b-Gifts from Identified Givers but Not Pledged 52c-Gifts from Unidentified Givers 52d-Interest/Dividends 52e-Sale of Church Assets 52f-Building Use Fees 52g-Fundraisers 52t-Total} 53a-Capital Campaign 53b-Memorials, Endowments, Bequests 53c-Funds from Other Sources and Projects 53dDesignated Gifts for Benevolent Causes 54a-Equitable Compensation 54b-Received from Connectional Sources 54c-Other Grants from Institutional Sources
Index Administrative Review Committee ....................................................................................................................................9 Annual Conference ...................................................................................................................................................... 121 Appointments .................................................................................................................................................................80 Apportionments ......................................................................................................................................................16, 187 Archives and History ...................................................................................................................................................9, 82 Attendance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Awards Darrel Leach Youth Worker of the Year Award ...................................................................................................... 123 Denman Evangelism Awards ..................................................................................................................21, 49, 53 Multiplying Matters Award ...................................................................................................................................... 53 Youth Worker Hall of Fame Award ........................................................................................................................ 123 Bakken Oil Rush Ministry—Out in Faith .............................................................................................................101, 246 Bakken Oil Rush Ministry—Watford City ............................................................................................................101, 246 Board of Ordained Ministry...... ..................................................................................................................................5, 95 Board of Pensions ..........................................................................................................................................................108 Budget ..........................................................................................................................................................................116 Builders Club .................................................................................................................................................................105 Business of the Annual Conference ..................................................................................................................................54 Cabinet. ........................................................................................................................................................................1, 2 Camp and Retreat Ministry ......................................................................................................................................95, 247 Certified Lay Ministers (CLM) ........................................................................................................................................75 Chancellors ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Clergy Effectiveness .......................................................................................................................................................211 Clergy Ethics .................................................................................................................................................................203 Committees, Elected Leadership....................................................................................................................................... 4 Common Table .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4, 92 Communication ..............................................................................................................................................................93 Compensation of Clergy .................................................................................................................................................87 Conference Co-Lay Leaders...............................................................................................................................2, 4, 14, 16 Conference Council on Finance and Administration .............................................................................................106, 185 Conference Council on Youth Ministry ..........................................................................................................6, 49, 97, 120 Conference Leadership ..................................................................................................................................................1, 4 Conference Sessions Site.... .......................................................................................................................... Title Page, 124 Conference Staff ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Consent Calendar ...........................................................................................................................................................43 Continuing Education Policies ......................................................................................................................................200 Crisis Management .......................................................................................................................................................214 Daily Proceedings............................................................................................................................................................15 Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area .................................................................................................................................. iv Dakota Wesleyan University ..........................................................................................................................................110 Denman Awards .................................................................................................................................................21, 49, 53 Directories: Clergy and Church ........................................................................... See Conference website (dakotasumc.org) Frequently Called Numbers ................................................................................................................. Back Cover Missions ...........................................................................................................................................................246 Disability Guidelines .....................................................................................................................................................198 Disaster Response ..........................................................................................................................................................215 District Superintendents........................................................................................................................ 1, 2, 4, Back Cover Districts ..........................................................................................................................................................................10 Elisha Project ..................................................................................................................................................................98 Episcopacy ......................................................................................................................................................................10 Equalization ..................................................................................................................................................................180 Equitable Compensation ..........................................................................................................................................43, 189 Executive Director of Ministries ......................................................................................................................................94 Expectations of Bishop ..................................................................................................................................................... iv Extended Cabinet..........................................................................................................................................................2, 4 Extension Ministries ........................................................................................................................................................85 Federal Credit Union (Interfaith FCU) ..........................................................................................................................246 Financial Health and Generosity .............................................................................................................................97, 246 Foundation ..........................................................................................................................................10, 106, Back Cover General Conference Delegations.....................................................................................................................................121 Health & Benefits ......................................................................................................................................108, Back Cover Higher Ground ...............................................................................................................................................................98
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History ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9, 92 Honorable Location ..................................................................................................................................................... 170 HOPE Center .............................................................................................................................................................. 246 Housing Allowance ........................................................................................................................................................ 44 Human Resources .........................................................................................................................................................107 Journey Toward Vitality .................................................................................................................................................. vii Jubilee Clergy ............................................................................................................................................................... 171 Laity Report ................................................................................................................................................................... 98 Lay Leaders (District) ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Lay Servant Ministries Co-Lay Leaders .......................................................................................................................... 98 Legislation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Licensed Pastors .....................................................................................................................................................60, 136 Memoriam ....................................................................................................................................................................123 Minutes, Annual Conference .......................................................................................................................................... 15 Miracle Offering............................................................................................................................................................. 21 Mission Congregation Support Policy .......................................................................................................................... 188 Missional Congregations ......................................................................................................................................... 6, 100 Missional Impact ...................................................................................................................................................... 7, 101 Missional Leaders ....................................................................................................................................................... 4, 94 Missional Resources .................................................................................................................................................. 7, 105 Missions, Missionaries .................................................................................................................................................. 246 Moving Policy .............................................................................................................................................................. 211 New Church Development........................................................................................................................................... 100 Officers .................................................................................................................................................................... 1, 247 Open Door Community Center ................................................................................................................................... 103 Ordinands .................................................................................................................................................................... 140 Parsonage Standards ..................................................................................................................................................... 209 Pensions ........................................................................................................................................................... 8, 108, 191 Resolutions ..............................................................................................................................................18, 39, 40, 41, 46 Related Agencies ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Retired Pastors ............................................................................................................................................................. 137 Rules and Policies ......................................................................................................................................................... 174 Salary ........................................................................................................................................................................... 189 Separation / Divorce Guidelines ................................................................................................................................... 206 Service Records............................................................................................................................................................. 141 Sessions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 94 Sexual Conduct Policy ....................................................................................................................................................204 Short-Term Leave Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 208 Solar Oven Partners .................................................................................................................................................13, 103 Southeast Pierre Mission UMC & Community Center .................................................................................................104 Spirit Lake Ministry ............................................................................................................................................... 14, 104 Staff ..............................................................................................................................................................3, Back Cover Statistics ....................................................................................................................................................................... 216 Strategy Team .............................................................................................................................................................................................. vi Structure ...................................................................................................................................................................... 174 Student Aid Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................. 201 Support Services ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Tree of Life ................................................................................................................................................................... 105 Trustees ......................................................................................................................................................................................8, 110 United Methodist Men .................................................................................................................................................... 7 United Methodist Women ..........................................................................................................................................................7, 99 Vacation Policy ............................................................................................................................................................. 199 Volunteers in Mission................................................................................................................................................... 246 Websites ....................................................................................................................................................................... 245 Youth Ministry ..............................................................................................................................................6, 49, 97, 120
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Quick Reference DAKOTAS MISSIONARIES AND MINISTRIES Bakken Oil Rush Ministry— Out in Faith, Rev. Ross and Rev. Val Reinhiller 219 1st Ave W, Williston, ND 58801 O: 701-572-7694 E: vreinhiller@gmail.com Fund: 748 Program Website: http://www.fumcwilliston.org/ Bakken Oil Rush Ministry--Watford City, Dwayne Keener 600 12th St. NE, Watford City, ND 58854 O: 701-651-7191 E: bakkenoilrush@gmail.com Fund: 746 Program Website: www.oilrushministry.com Solar Oven Partners, Marjorie Evans-de-Carpio Old Sanctuary, 928—4th St. #2, Brookings, SD 57006 O: 605-692-3391 E: marjedec@gmail.com Fund: 637 Program; Website: http://www.solarovenpartnersumc.org/ Salary 661 Spirit Lake Ministry Center, Rev. Mike & Libby Flowers 3365—81st Ave. NE, Sheyenne, ND 58374 C: 701-799-1174 E: childharvest@msn.com Fund: 639 Program; Website: www.spiritlakeministrycenter.org Salary 663 Tree of Life Ministry, Linda Garriot 140 S. Roosevelt (PO Box 149), Mission, SD 57555 O: 605-856-4266, F: 605-856-5835 E: treeoflife@gwtc.net Fund: 678 Program Website: www.treeofliferelief.org Advance: #123615 Program United Methodist Volunteers in Mission — North Central Jurisdiction, Tammy Kuntz 8800 Cleveland Ave., NW, North Canton, OH 44720-4564 E: umvimncj.coor@gmail.com O: 614-325-8741
MISSIONARY and MISSION INFORMATION: Additional Missionaries and Missions supported by this conference on the conference web site: www.dakotasumc.org FINANCE/ CHURCH TREASURER RESOURCE/CONFERENCE FUND LIST RELATED AGENCIES and INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS Hope Center 615 Kansas City St., Rapid City, SD 57701 E: anna@hopecenterrapidcity.org Open Door Community Center 1030 North 6th St., Bismarck, ND 58501 E: opendoor@btinet.net Interfaith Federal Credit Union P.O. Box 60651, Montclair, CA 91763-1126
605-716-4673 Website: http://www.hopecenterrapidcity.org/ 701-222-3004 Website: http://opendoorbismarck.com/ 1-800-245-0433
Logo and artwork for the 2021 Annual Conference were designed by Karla Hovde, Minnesota Conference Communication Associate.
CAMPING AND RETREAT MINISTRY E: lpc@dakcamps.org Lake Poinsett Camp/Retreat Center - Christy Heflin 20 South Lake Drive, Arlington, SD 57212 E: smc@dakcamps.org Storm Mountain Center – Levi and Lara Ziegler 23740 Storm Mt. Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702 E: wac@dakcamps.org Wesley Acres Camp - Rev. Paul and Brenda Lint 1821 115th Ave. SE, Dazey, ND 58429 Dakotas-Minnesota Area Central Camping Office E: info@dakcamps.org 122 W. Franklin, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55404
605-983-5547 Fax: 605- 983-3911 605-343-4391 Fax: 605-343-0154 701-733-2413 Fax: 701-733-2411 855-622-1973 Fax: 612-870-1260
HOME, HOSPITAL AND RETIREMENT MINISTRIES 605-886-5777 Jenkins Living Center - Loren W. Diekman, Administrator 12 Second Ave., Watertown, SD 57201 Sunnycrest Village - Sue Lund, Administrator 605-361-1422 3900 S. Terry Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 E: sue.sunnycrest@midconetwork.com Wesley Acres - Donna Weiland, CEO 605-996-6164 1115 West Havens, Mitchell, SD 57301 E: wesleyacres@midconetwork.com CONFERENCE OFFICERS Bishop Lauire Haller, Interim Bishop 612-230-3334 122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55504 E: bishop@dkmnareaumc.org Conference Secretary, Amber Laffey 605-770-7802 PO Box 460,1331 University, Mitchell, SD 57301 E: conference.secretary@dakotasumc.org Archivist Laurie Langland, McGovern Library 605-995-2134 1201 McGovern Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301 F: (605) 995-2893 E: Laurie.Langland@dwu.edu Conference Co-Lay Leaders John Srstka 605-490-0109 5604 W. Circle Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 E: j1srstka@aol.com Jane Hincks 605-941-6048 3408 Crocus Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501 E: janehincks@hotmail.com Conference Treasurer, Jeff Pospisil 605-990-7786 PO Box 460, 1331 University, Mitchell, SD 57301 E: jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org WEB SITES Dakotas Conference Dakotas Camping Dakotas Clergy Spouses Foundation Youth Ministries United Methodist Church
www.dakotasumc.org www.dakcamps.org www.facebook.com/dakotasspouse.methodist www.dakotasumf.org www.dakyouth.org www.umc.org
INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS Upper Room “Living Prayer Center” Infoserv Curic-U-Phone Cokesbury UMCOR Hotline UMCOR Depot
1-800-251-2468 1-800-251-8140 1-800-251-8591 1-800-672-1789 1-800-841-1235 1-801-973-7250
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CONFERENCE OFFICE www.dakotasumc.org 1331 W. University Ave, Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 Executive Director of Ministries, Rebecca Trefz Area Director Camp and Retreats, Keith Shew Area Director New Churches, Ben Ingebretson Director of Communications, Doreen Gosmire Executive Dir. of Finance and Admin., Jeff Pospisil Area Lilly Grant Administrator, Diane Owen Assistant Dir. of Finance, JoAnn Schlimgen Accounting Clerk, Dana Bassett Ministries Operations Coordinator, Bea Stucke Ministries Assistant, Susan Punt Missional Impact, Al Roll Communications Associate, David Stucke Camping Marketing/Outreach, Beata Ferris Higher Ground Program
605-996-6552 605-990-7791 612-230-6130 616-481-7566 605-990-7794 605-990-7786 612-230-6129 605-990-7787 605-990-7782 605-990-7791 605-990-7796 701-391-2015 605-990-7795 605-990-7783 605-990-7796
Fax: 605-996-1766 dakumcom@dakotasumc.org rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org keith.shew@dkmnareaumc.org ben.ingebretson@dkmnareaumc.org doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org diane.owen@dkmnareaumc.org joann.schlimgen@dakotasumc.org dana.bassett@dakotasumc.org bea.stucke@dakotasumc.org susan.punt@dakotasumc.org al.roll@dakotasumc.org david.stucke@dakotasumc.org beata.ferris@dkmnareaumc.org susan.punt@dkmnareaumc.org
Dakotas United Methodist Foundation President and CEO, Sheri Meister Director of Foundation Relations, Diane Weller Office Assistant, Kelsey Morgan
605-990-7790 605-990-7789 605-990-7790 605-990-7797
info@dakotasumf.org sheri.meister@dkmnmf.org diane.weller@dkmnmf.org kelsey.morgan@dkmnmf.org
District Superintendents: Northeast District, Rev. Kris Mutzenberger Northwest District, Rev. Joel Winckler Southeast District, Rev. Rebecca Trefz Southwest District, Rev. Bob Ruedebusch
701-532-0455 701-269-9960 605-990-7791 605-484-1502
kris.mutzenberger@dakotasumc.org joel.winckler@dakotasumc.org rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org bob.ruedebusch@dakotasumc.org
Pensions & Health Benefits Conference Benefits Officer, Leana Stunes 605-996-1976 leana.stunes@dakotasumc.org 1331 West University Ave, PO Box 460, Fax: 605-996-0827 Mitchell SD 57301 Wespath Benefits and Investments 1901 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL 60025 Health Team—press 2, then 0 Pension Dept—press 1, then 0 ViaBenefits www.my.viabenefits.com Blue Cross Blue Shield Customer Service www.bcbsil.com Optum Rx Pharmacy www.optum.com Optum/EAP https://www.liveandworkwell.com/ Health Equity* https://healthequity.com/ *(Reimbursement accounts) Vision Benefit VSP www.vsp.com Virgin Pulse www.virginpulse.com Quest Diagnostics www.blueprintforwellness.com Cigna-Dental www.cigna.com MD Live Telemedicine WW (Weight Watchers) weightwatchers.com EY Financial Planning Service
www.wespath.org 1-800-851-2201 1-800-851-2201 1-866-249-7785 1-866-804-0976 1-855-239-8471 1-866-881-6800 1-877-924-3967 1-800-877-7195 1-800-830-4312 1-855-623-9355 1-800-997-1654 1-888-750-4991 1-866-204-2885 1-800-360-2539