Dakotas UMC Journal 2014 by Dakotas Conference UMC

Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church

2014

The Official Journal of

The Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church

DAKOTAS MISSIONARIES AND MINISTRIES Haiti Solar Oven Project, Rick Jost E: rjost@brookings.net O: 605-692-3391 Old Sanctuary, 928—4th St. #2, Brookings, SD 57006 Advance: #637 Program; #661 Salary Website: www.gbgm-umc.org/solarovenshaiti Bakken Oil Rush Ministry, Jim and Kathie Konsor Jim C: 605-268-0058 Kathie C: 605-742-4151 E: jameskonsor@gmail.com or oilrush@dakotasumc.org Website: www.dakotasumc.org/oilrush Children of the Harvest/Spirit Lake Ministry Center, Mike & Libby Flowers 3365—81st Ave. NE, Sheyenne, ND 58374 E: childharvest@msn.com Advance #639 Program; #663 Salary; Advance: 3020453 C: 701-799-1174 Website: http://www.dakotasumc.org/mission-advocacy/spirit-lake/ www.spiritlakeministrycenter.org Tree of Life Ministry, Russell & Donna Masartis O: 605-856-4266, F: 605-856-5835 140 South Roosevelt (PO Box 149), Mission, SD 57555-0149 E: treeoflife@gwtc.net Advance: #123615 Program Website: www.treeofliferelief.org United Methodist Volunteers in Mission — North Central Jurisdiction, Lorna Jost 928—4th St., Office #2, Brookings, SD 57006 O: 605-692-3390 F: 605-692-3391 E: umvim-ncj@brookings.net

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 DISASTER RESPONSE Disaster Coordinator, North Dakota : Rev. Lee Gale C: 701-371-7845 716 Griggs, Grafton, ND 58237 E: revt1220@gmail.com O: 701-352-2644 Disaster Coordinator, South Dakota: Rev. Kathy Chesney PO Box 727, Philip , SD 57567 E: chez@gwtc.net

C: 605-280-7127 O: 605-859-2310

Assoc. Disaster Response Coordinator-Minot Area: Bob Lower 1734 s. Main St., Minot, ND 58701 E: blower@dakotasumc.org

R: 701-839-9259 C: 701-721-0441

RELATED AGENCIES & INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS United Methodist Women President Bonnie Ostenson 701-952-3494 701 5th Ave SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 E: abtosten@daktel.com United Methodist First Choice Federal Credit Union 1-800-658-3950 815 Columbus St. (P.O. Box 5540) Rapid City, SD 57709 Wesley Center of Religion - Rex Huss, Chair 701-772-1869 1600—4th Ave. North, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Logo and artwork for the 2014 Annual Conference were designed by DWU student, Thara Said. Bethany Sheets, graphic desinger, and Amanda Willis, Minnesota Conference Communication Associate also assisted with Annual Conference programs.

The Official Journal of The Dakotas Annual Conference

THE TWENTIETH SESSION

June 5-7, 2014 Rapid City, South Dakota Future Conferences June 4-6, 2015 Fargo, North Dakota

June 9-11, 2016 Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Edited and Published by the Journal Editing Committee Duane Coates and Janelle Jones, Co-Chairs Mark S. Ellingson, Conference Secretary Sharon Blumer, Bonnie Carlson, Doreen Gosmire, Laurie Langland, JoAnn Schlimgen, Bea Stucke, Leana Stunes, Rebecca Trefz

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II.

MISSION MINISTRIES.................................................................... Inside Front Cover DAKOTAS - MINNESOTA EPISCOPAL AREA .......................................................... iv UNLEASHING PRAYER MOVEMENT....................................................................... v BISHOP, CABINET AND OTHER LEADERS.............................................................. 1 ELECTED LEADERSHIP (White)

III.

BUSINESS (White)

IV.

MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS (Lavender)

DIRECTORIES

VI.

REPORTS (Brown)

+Common Table......................................................................................................................................................... 4 +Extended Cabinet..................................................................................................................................................... 4 +Developing Missional Leaders Link....................................................................................................................... 4 +Equipping Missional Congregations Link............................................................................................................. 6 +Extending Missional Impact Link.......................................................................................................................... 6 +Generating Missional Resources Link................................................................................................................... 7 +District....................................................................................................................................................................... 9 +Related Agencies..................................................................................................................................................... 11 +Daily Proceedings...................................................................................................................................................12 +Attendance...............................................................................................................................................................17 +Resolutions..............................................................................................................................................................17 +Consent Calendar...................................................................................................................................................18 +Business of the Annual Conference.....................................................................................................................23

+ Appointments to Local Churches........................................................................................................................43 +Appointments to Extension Ministries................................................................................................................48 +Other Appointments..............................................................................................................................................48 +Clergy Compensation............................................................................................................................................50 +Diaconate, Specialized Ministry, and Missions Directory (Pink)....................................................................55 +Clergy Directory (Pink).........................................................................................................................................56 +Spouses of Deceased Ministers (Pink).................................................................................................................69 +Lay Directory (Blue)..............................................................................................................................................71 - Equalization Lay Members (Blue)...............................................................................................................81 -Certified Lay Servant Leaders (Blue)...........................................................................................................83 +Parish Directory (Yellow)......................................................................................................................................85

+Common Table.....................................................................................................................................................107 +Director of Ministries Office...............................................................................................................................108 +Communications..................................................................................................................................................108 +Developing Missional Leaders Link...................................................................................................................109 -Camping and Retreat Ministries...........................................................................................................110 -Conference Council on Youth Ministries............................................................................................. 111 -Laity Report..............................................................................................................................................112 -Young Adult Ministries...........................................................................................................................112 +Equipping Missional Congregations Link.........................................................................................................113 +Extending Missional Impact Link......................................................................................................................114 -Disaster Response for North Dakota ...................................................................................................115 -Disaster Response for South Dakota.....................................................................................................116 -Haiti Solar Oven Partners.......................................................................................................................116 -Spirit Lake Ministry / Children of the Harvest....................................................................................117 -Tree of Life Ministry................................................................................................................................118 +Generating Missional Resources Link...............................................................................................................118 -Commision on Archives and History...................................................................................................119 -Builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club ..........................................................................................................................................120

VII.

-Conference Council on Finance and Administration........................................................................120 -Financial Position....................................................................................................................................120 -Dakotas United Methodist Foundation................................................................................................120 -Human Resources....................................................................................................................................121 -Board of Pensions....................................................................................................................................121 -Conference Board of Trustees................................................................................................................127

FINANCES AND BUDGET (Green)

+Conference Director of Finance and Administration......................................................................................129 +Budget Summary..................................................................................................................................................131 +Detailed Budget....................................................................................................................................................132

VIII. HISTORICAL(White) +Record of Annual Conference Sessions.............................................................................................................143

IX.

+General Conference Delegations........................................................................................................................144

IN MEMORIAM(White)...................................................................................................... 145 +Roll of Deceased Clergy.......................................................................................................................................154 +Roll of Deceased Clergy Spouses........................................................................................................................155 +Roll of Other Deceased Clergy .........................................................................................................................156

PASTORAL RECORDS(White)

XII.

STATISTICS (White)

+Retiring Pastors.....................................................................................................................................................157 +Newly Ordained or Received Pastors.................................................................................................................163 +Service Records — Full, Probationary, Retired, Associate, Local Pastors.....................................................164 +Other Clergy Serving Dakotas Churches..........................................................................................................192 +Deaconesses...........................................................................................................................................................192 +Jubilee Pastors.......................................................................................................................................................193 XI. RULES AND POLICIES (Gray) +Structure and Rules of Order..............................................................................................................................195 +Council on Finance and Administration Recommendations.........................................................................204 +Apportionment Method......................................................................................................................................205 +Mission Congregation Support Policy ..............................................................................................................206 +Salary Policy..........................................................................................................................................................207 +Equitable Compensation.....................................................................................................................................207 +Pension Policies....................................................................................................................................................208 +Guidelines for Applying for Disability Benefits................................................................................................212 +Vacation Policy......................................................................................................................................................212 +Clergy Continuing Education Policies...............................................................................................................214 +Student Aid Guidelines........................................................................................................................................215 +Clergy Ethics — Retired Pastors.........................................................................................................................217 +Clergy Ethics — Appointed Pastors...................................................................................................................218 +Sexual Misconduct Policy....................................................................................................................................218 +Separation /Divorce Guidelines..........................................................................................................................219 +Short Term Leave Policy......................................................................................................................................221 +Parsonage Standards.............................................................................................................................................221 +Moving Policy.......................................................................................................................................................223 +Crisis Management Guidelines...........................................................................................................................224 +Disaster Response Action Plan...........................................................................................................................224 +Membership and Participation ..........................................................................................................................228 +Assets and Expenses Part I..................................................................................................................................234 +Assests and Participation Part II.........................................................................................................................239 INDEX .....................................................................................................................................................................247 CAMPS,WEB SITES..................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS.................................................................................................................... Back Cover

Dakotas - Minnesota Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church 122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-4007

Sheilah Kyburz Administrative Assistant sheilah.kybruz@dkmnareaumc.org

Bruce R. Ough Presiding Bishop bishop@dkmnareaumc.org

We continue our shared journey toward God’s vision for us, a conference in which each of the 270 congregations is bearing kingdom fruit reflective of Jesus’ missional imperatives to: love God and neighbor, reach new people, and heal a broken world.

Congregations that are giving full-blown expression of these core missional imperatives are fulfilling our Wesleyan movement’s mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” They experience the “signs and wonders” of God’s Spirit breaking through and raising people to new life in Christ. They have holy imagination; God-sized dreams. They bear much kingdom fruit: new disciples; bold spirit leaders; people sent into the mission filed as purveyors of God’s love, grace and justice; and generous givers. In a phrase, congregations that fully embrace Jesus’ core missional imperatives are “Fearless, Spirit-Led Churches.” The conference and district leadership has a laser focus on this vision. It is written on our hearts. It frames our agendas. It guides our teaching and witness. It informs our prayers. It directs the building of the conference budget and the allocation of our human and financial resources. Together, with each of you, we are on Journey Toward Vitality along four strategic pathways we believe will help congregations and the conference increase our missional capacity. They are: · Developing Missional Leaders, · · ·

Equipping Missional Congregations, Extending Missional Impact, and Generating Missional Resources.

Developing Mission Leaders builds capacity by creating a culture of call to raise up the next generation of clergy and lay leaders; and by preparing, equipping and deploying lay and clergy leaders who are gifted, passionate, skilled and fruitful in leading congregations to fulfill Jesus’ core missional imperatives. Equipping Missional Congregations builds capacity by creating new places in strategic missional settings, for more people, younger people and more diverse people; and by providing resources and training for existing congregations that demonstrate a readiness to re-invent themselves or launch a new life cycle of missional fruitfulness. Extending Missional Impact builds capacity by providing avenues for congregations to more effectively utilize our “connection” to have a greater impact on transforming their communities and the world.

Generating Missional Resources builds capacity by creating generous givers and generating the financial resources necessary to create and sustain our leadership development, congregational vitality and missional impact initiatives.

Significant progress is being made along each of these strategic pathways. Our Lay Servant Leaders recruitment and training program is being re-designed and re-energized. As a part of a comprehensive assessment of our very successful conference camping ministry, we are reviewing how camping can better align wit our commitment to identify and enlist the next generation of bold, spiritual leaders.

We have successfully launched the Missional Church Consultation Initiative (MCCI) with six congregations in the initial cohort group. This intense and comprehensive local church consultation process assists congregations to re-invent themselves and to enter into a new, more fruitful life cycle. Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey will guide and expand our Missional Church Initiative. We also continue to create new places for new people through our congregational development efforts. In the last couple of years we have launched four new congregations – Fusion in Mitchell, the Gathering in Fargo, Encounter—a second site of Cornerstone in Watertown, and a satellite of Embrace in Tea, South Dakota.

Dakotas United Methodists save people’s lives. Our missional impact is truly God-sized, truly miraculous. Our Haiti Solar Oven ministry continues to grow and assist an ever-expanding number of Haitian families. We continue to celebrate the 2013 annual conference session’s $275,000 Bakken Oil Rush Miracle Offering which launched several ministries in western North Dakota. This year’s Miracle Offerings brought over 10,000 items for the Mobile Thrift Store in Watford City and over $182,000 to launch a new congregation in the Kenmare region on the northeastern edge of the Bakken formation. We continue our life-saving efforts through a feasibility study to assess our readiness and capacity to generate much needed missional resources for starting new churches, and renewing existing congregations. If the feasibility study suggests moving forward, we will launch an initiative to expand our efforts to create and unleash fearless, Spirit-Led churches. I am convicted that God is calling us to re-evangelize the Dakotas Conference. I am convinced that the keys to unleashing fearless, Spirit-led churches are (1) hearts that break for the poor, the lost, the forgotten, the excluded and (2) passion for turning the church inside out to embrace the needs of those outside the church. I ask each of you to commit to join the conference leadership and me in prayer. Pray this Breakthrough Prayer every day.

Bishop Bruce R. Ough

Prayer for Unleashing New Life

Break through and renew our churches, unleashing fearless, Spirit-led congregations! E mpower our clergy and lay leadership with the contagious, miraculous, saving message of Jesus. oldly use me, without limits, to reach new people B and heal a broken world. Create in me a joyful heart for all that God is doing in and through us to change lives and transform the world.

I pray in the precious and powerful name of Jesus. Amen.

Dakotas-Minnesota Area of The United Methodist Church

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Bishop Bruce R. Ough

Journey Toward Vitality Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church 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 of: loving God and neighbor, reaching new people, and healing a broken world.

Vision Pathways

To increase the capacity of all churches, clergy and laity throughout the Dakotas Conference by: developing missional leaders, equipping missional congregations, extending missional impact, and generating missional resources. The Vision Pathways will lead churches, clergy, and laity of the Dakotas Conference to the following outcomes:

Developing Missional Leaders • • • •

Greater supply of young clergy to reach younger people and ensure future church leadership. Clergy implement a plan to grow continually in leadership and discipleship abilities. United Methodists who can articulate their “God stories” -- God at work in their lives. Trained, equipped, and empowered laity serving in vital ministry throughout the Dakotas Conference.

Equipping Missional Congregations • 10-20 congregations each year assessed and taking the next steps toward vitality. • “New places for new people” -- new churches, worship services, outreach ministries. • Effective leadership available for new ministries and/or new life cycles of ministry.

Extending Missional Impact

• Congregations understanding their local “mission field,” and positively making local impact. • Each church in active partnership with one of these Dakotas Conference missions--Tree of Life, Spirit Lake Ministry Center, Haiti Solar Oven, Bakken Oil Rush Ministry. • Significant impact in the Bakken area-- increase of United Methodists who are following Jesus and reaching out to love their neighbors. • Individuals and congregations engaged in new opportunities to heal a broken world through global missions.

Generating Missional Resources

• Congregations with a greater understanding of and trust in the vision of the Dakotas Conference and how their giving supports the local church through that vision. • Individuals/Congregations growing in Christ-likeness by looking beyond themselves in the area of financial giving. • A Conference financial capacity to support initiatives to make new disciples through starting new churches and revitalizing existing churches.

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I. OFFICERS AND OTHER CONFERENCEÂ LEADERSHIP

OFFICERS: President and Presiding Bishop, Bishop Bruce R. Ough 612-230-3334 122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55404 E: bishop@dkmnareaumc.org Director of Ministries Rebecca Trefz 605- 996-6552 1331 W. University Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301 E: rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org Conference Lay Leader Blaine Wilson 605-275-6078 105 S. Sycamore Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57110 E: wilsonbl@sio.midco.net Conference Secretary Mark Ellingson 218-779-5707 PO Box 24, Northwood, ND 58267 E: mellingson56@gmail.com Conference Statistician Sharon Blumer 605-770-4682 1035 N. Spencer Lane, Tea, South Dakota 57064 E: blumer5@outlook.com DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS: (see back cover for more information) Glacial Lakes Superintendent Roy Caudill 605-334-5248 E: roy.caudill@dakotasumc.org Eastern Sunrise Co-Superintendents Marilyn Spurrell 701- 364-1941 E: marilyn.spurrell@dakotasumc.org Roger Spahr 605-886-2242 E: roger.spahr@dakotasumc.org Sakakawea Superintendent Keith Nelson 701-255-0800 E: keith.nelson@dakotasumc.org Prairie Hills Superintendent Randy Cross 605- 343-3172 E: randy.cross@dakotasumc.org CONFERENCE LEADERS: (see back cover for more information) Coordinator of Missional Leadership Development: Doug Diehl 605-431-1131 E: doug.diehl@dakotasumc.org Director of Finance & Administration: Jeff Pospisil 605-990-7786 E: jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org Director of Camping and Youth: Becky Holten 605-990-7783 E: becky.holten@dakcamps.org Associate Director of Communication: Doreen Gosmire 605-990-7794 E: doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org Associate Director of Missional Impact: Mike Flowers 701-799-1174 E: mike.flowers@dakotasumc.org Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries: Steve Trefz 605-251-5316 E: steve.trefz@dakotasumc.org Dakotas United Methodist Foundation: Sheri Meister 800-224-6552 1331 W. University, PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 F: 605- 996-1766 Conference Associate Lay Leader: Jerry Bottger 605- 593-6873 P.O. Box 227, White River, SD 57579 E: lindambaldock@gmail.com United Methodist Women President: Bonnie Ostensen 701-952-3494 701 5th Ave SE , Jamestown, ND 58401 E: abtosten@daktel.com United Methodist Men Conference Historian: Charles Finney 605-845-3267 721 Tenth Ave. W., Mobridge, SD 57601 1

Extended Cabinet

Bishop Bruce R. Ough Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area

Rev. Rebecca Trefz Director of Ministries

Rev. Roy Caudill Glacial Lakes Superintendent

Rev. Randy Cross Prairie Hills Superintendent

Rev. Keith Nelson Sakakawea Superintendent

Rev. Roger Spahr Eastern Sunrise Co-Superintendent

Rev. Marilyn Spurrell Eastern Sunrise Co-Superintendent

Rev. Doug Diehl Coordinator of Missional Leadership Development

Rev. Mike Flowers Associate Director of Missional Impact

Doreen Gosmire Associate Director of Communication

Becky Holten Director of Camping and Youth Ministries

Jeff Pospisil Director of Finance and Administration

Sheri Meister Executive Director Dakotas United Methodist Foundation

Rev. Steve Trefz Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries

Conference Office

Susan Punt Financial Assistant

JoAnn Schlimgen Assistant Director of Finance and Administration

Diane Weller Admin. Assist. for the Director of Camping and Youth Ministries

Bea Stucke Admin. Assist. for the Director of Ministries

Leana Stunes Conference Benefits Officer

Dulci Stewart Administrative Assistant United Methodist Foundation

David Stucke Communications Associate

II. ELECTED LEADERSHIP The Common Table(CT) Chairperson: Ray Baker Class of 2015: Class of 2016: Steve Behrens Class of 2017: Rich Zeck, Cody Warns Class of 2018: Ray Baker, Sheila Dailie Ex officio members (with vote): Conference Council on Finance and Administration: Karl Kroger District Superintendent: Marilyn Spurrell Conference Lay Leader or Associate: Blaine Wilson / Jerry Bottger Ex officio members (without vote): Bishop: Bruce Ough Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz

Conference Chancellors North Dakota: Tim Ottmar South Dakota: Nancy Oviatt

The Extended Cabinet

Bishop: Bruce Ough Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz Eastern Sunrise Co-DS: Marilyn Spurrell Eastern Sunrise Co-DS: Roger Spahr Glacial Lakes DS: Roy Caudill Prairie Hills DS: Randy Cross Sakakawea DS: Keith Nelson Director of Camping/Youth Ministries: Becky Holten Equipper of Laity: Steve Trefz Coordinator of Clergy Services: Doug Diehl Executive Director, Dakotas UM Foundation: Sheri Meister Director of Financial & Administration: Jeff Pospisil Associate Director of Communications: Doreen Gosmire

DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS Missional Leaders LInk

Chair: Kori Lehrkamp Conference Lay Leader: Blaine Wilson Class of 2016: Sally Wickware-Thompson 13, Gwen Mader 10 Class of 2017: Peggy Stempson 14, Kori Lehrkamp14, Sara McManus 13 Class of 2018: Steve Schlasner 14, Molly McCaskell 14, Taylor Johnson 14 Standing Committees (membership with vote): Chair of Board of Ordained Ministry: Jenny Hallenbeck Coordinator for CCYM: Kris Mutzenberger Chair from Camping: Nancy Trefz Chair of Nominations: Bill Hoffman Representative from Congregational Development Committee: Scott McKirdy Ex officio (without vote): Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz Coordinator of Clergy Services: Doug Diehl Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries: Steve Trefz Director of Camping: Becky Holten District Superintendent: Randy Cross

Standing Committees under Missional Leaders Link Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) (Nominated by the Bishop) Chair: Jenny Hallenbeck Vice Chair: Judy Christy Secretary: Bill Gran Registrar: Theta Miller Registrar/Local Pastors/Associate Members: Kris Larson

Conference Relations Chair: Gary Ball-Kilbourne Continuing Education Coordinator: Lori Broschat Mentoring Coordinator: Dan Bader Coordinator of Clergy Services : Doug Diehl Retired Liaison: Howard Grinager Local Licensed Pastor Liaison: Kris Larson Deacon Liaison: Michelle Brennan Extension Ministries Liaison: Bill Gran Eastern Sunrise Committee Chair: Howard Baird Glacial Lakes Committee Chair: Jan Gross Prairie Hills Committee Chair: Eric Grinager Sakakawea Committee Chair: Lori Broschat 2004: Bill Gran 2008: Doug Diehl, Gary Ball-Kilbourne, Eric Grinager, Dean Trapp 2009: Theta Miller 2010: Jenny Hallenbeck, Dan Bader, Mina Hall, Michelle Brennan, Kris Larson 2011: Ernie Wight, Judy Christy 2012: Chang Yi, Lori Broschat, Andy Bartel, Brandon Vetter, Kathy Hartgraves, Janelle Jones; Doug Erickson 2013: Howard Grinager 2014: Sharla McCaskell, Howard Baird, Val Reinhiller Ex Officio (with vote): District Superintendent: Randy Cross Ex Officio (without vote): Coordinator of Clergy Services: Doug Diehl

School of Ministry

(Subsidiary of Board of Ordained Ministry-not a conference agency) Chair: Russell Stewart Registrar: Tim Vorlage Secretary: Jeff Adel 2015: Tim Vorlage 2016: Lou Whitmer, Jeff Adel 2017: Kenrad Pederson,Jeri Burns, Russell Stewart BOM Representative: Kathy Hartgraves

Committee on Nominations

Chairperson: Bill Hoffman 10 Sakakawea District: Hazel Behrens 12, Dave Birkeland 13 Eastern Sunrise District: Fern Bailey 10, Pat Siefken 11, Sandra Marquardt 14 Glacial Lakes District: Russell Stewart 12, Mary Lee Lint 12, Sarah Hock 13 Prairie Hills District: Bill Hoffman 10, Linda Baldock 10, Val Rush 10 Ex officio members (without vote): Conference Lay Leader: Blaine Wilson Conference Secretary: Mark Ellingson Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries: Steve Trefz Coordinator of Clergy Services: Doug Diehl

Non-Permanent Standing Committees under Missional Leaders Board of Camping and Retreat Ministries (BCRM)

Chairperson: Nancy Trefz Secretary: (Rotated among board membership) 2015: Sherry McGuire 08 WAC, Kerry Hilton 14, 2016: Lyall Workman12, Marty Warns 12, Jeff Nelson 14 2017: Mark Johnsen 12 LPC, Peter Jones 14, Clay Lundberg 14 2018: Theresa Whetsel 14, Sean Binder 14, Nancy Trefz 14 Ex Officio: Director of Camping & Retreat Ministries: Becky Holten Director of Finance and Administration: Jeff Pospisil District Superintendent: Randy Cross Auxiliary/Invited (without vote): Site Directors/Assistant Directors: Lake Poinsett: Kyle Sachs; Storm Mountain: Scott Jensen; Wesley Acres: Christy Heflin

Conference Council of Youth Ministries (CCYM)

Conference Coordinator of Youth Ministries: Kris Mutzenberger 04 Chair: Layne Droppers 13 Vice-Chair: Stephanie Anderson 13 District Coordinators: Eastern Sunrise: Matt Richards 08 Glacial Lakes: Diane Kisch 08 Prairie Hills: Brenda Swanson 04 Sakakawea: Lisa Rhodes 06 Adults elected At Large: Jeff Lathrop 14, John Britt 14, Brenda Lint 10; Wade Miller 11; Virg Whetsel 10; District Youth Representatives: Prairie Hills: Shelby Stotz; Nathan Bader; Samantha Nash Glacial Lakes: Alison Uecker; Madeline Gould; Alleysia Ugofsky Sakakawea: Rydel Samuelson; Katie Clark; Robby Samuelson Eastern Sunrise: Jessica Higgins; Danielle Schinkel At Large Youth Representatives: Alyssa Jensen; Natalie Hilton; Emily Warns; Allison Jensen Ex-Officio: Director of Camping and Youth Ministries: Becky Holten

Task Force for Missional Appointments

(from 2012 General Conference)

Named by Conference Lay Leader: Janelle Jones, Kay Becker, Howard Grinager, Carol Knodle Named by Board of Ordained Ministry: Gary Ball-Kilbourne, Dan Bader, Mina Hall District Superintendent: Marilyn Spurrell

EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS Missional Congregations Link

Chair: Scott McKirdy Class of 2015: Dave Lambert 13, Joel Higgins 10, Scott McKirdy 10 Class of 2016: Adam Weber 12, Dan Freed 12, Greg Ewing-Lee 12, Connie Maxwell 10 Class of 2017: John Srstka10, Thom Bowsher 11, Jenene Earl 10 Class of 2018: Tom Hall 10, Rebecca Zabel 14 Ex officio (without vote): Bishop: Bruce Ough Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz Eastern Sunrise DS: Marilyn Spurrell, Roger Spahr Glacial Lakes DS: Roy Caudill Prairie Hills DS: Randy Cross Sakakawea DS: Keith Nelson

EXTENDING MISSIONAL IMPACT Missional Impact Link

Chair: Lou Whitmer Class of 2015: Jen Tyler 12, Mark Ehrmantraut 12 Class of 2016: Gail Arnold 14 , Ron Olson 12, Lou Whitmer Class of 2017: Marty Toepke-Floyd 14, Jerilyn Hansen 13 Class of 2018: Cindy Nelson 10, Sheila Freed 12, Cherise Bronson 14 Standing Committees (membership with vote): United Methodist Women: Bonnie Ostenson United Methodist Men: _________ Ex Officio (with vote): Conference Secretary of Global Ministries: Bobbi Larson UMW Mission Coordinator for Social Action: Shirley Wiese UMW Mission Coordinator for Education & Interpretation: Sue Chaplin Ex officio members (without vote): Associate Director of Missional Impact: Mike Flowers Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz District Superintendent: Keith Nelson

Standing Committees under Missional Impact United Methodist Women (UMW)

President: Bonnie Ostenson Vice President: Colleen McKirdy Secretary: LaVina Kleese Treasurer: Irma DeSmet Social Action: Shirley Wiese Membership, Nurture and Outreach: Mary Lee Nielson Education and Interpretation: Sue Chaplin Spiritual Growth: Connie Smith Secretary of Program Resources: Marsha Timm Communications Coordinator: Janet Madsen Committee on Nominations: Kay Harr, Chair, Robyn Nadvornik , Betty Brosz Bobbi Larson, Marsha Martin

United Methodist Men (UMM) President: Vice President: Treasurer: Robert Schultz Prayer Advocate:

GENERATING MISSIONAL RESOURCES Missional Resources Link

Chairperson: Bruce Nearhood Class of 2015: Richard Craig 11, Steve Eliason 13, Bruce Nearhood 14 Class of 2016: Laurie Langland 10, Class of 2017: Kent Thompson 14, Pat Mersch 13 Class of 2018: Terry Nebelsick 10, Kip Roozen 10 Board of Pensions and Health Benefits: Elaine Roberts Board of Trustees: Ron McLean Human Resources Committee: Barry Whipkey CCFA Representative: Bob Duemig Ex officio members (without vote): Director of Financial and Administrative Services: Jeff Pospisil Executive Director of Dakotas UM Foundation: Sheri Meister District Superintendent: Roy Caudill

Standing Committees under Missional Resources Link

Conference Council on Finance & Administration (CCFA)

Chair: Bob Duemig Vice Chair: Bob Ruedebusch Secretary: Jeff Adel Judy Banwart 06, Rod Buck 06, Robert Duemig 09, Perry Schnabel 09, Warren Wenzel 09, Jeff Adel 09, Arlyn Coalter 10, Robert Ruedebusch 12, Karl Kroger 13, Dave Page 13, Ruth Barrett 13 Ex Officio (without vote) Bishop: Bruce Ough Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz Director of Finance and Administration: Jeff Pospisil Executive Director of Dakotas UM Foundation: Sheri Meister Board of Pensions Representative: Eric Walth District Superintendent: Roy Caudill

Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (BOPHB)

Chair: Elaine Roberts 11 Vice Chair: Peary Wilson 07 Recording Secretary: Eric Walth 11 Frank McKeehan 03, Marilyn Perry 03, Dennis Evenson 04, Elmer Brinkman 07, Joanne Ottmar 07, Peary Wilson 07, Don Armstrong 09, Elaine Roberts 11, Richard Wahlstrom 11, Eric Walth 11, Anne Osborne 12 Al Roll 14, Jack Erickson 14, Alona Burtz 14, Joy Tracy 14 ND Registered Agent: Joanne Ottmar SD Registered Agent: Jeff Pospisil

Ex officio (without vote) Executive Secretary/Conference Benefits Officer: Leana Stunes Board Treasurer: Jeff Pospisil Assistant Board Treasurer: JoAnn Schlimgen BOM Representative: CCFA Representative: Bob Ruedebusch CCFA President: Bob Duemig District Superintendent: Roy Caudill

Board of Trustees (BOT)

Chair: Ron McLean Vice Chair: Secretary: Rita Greer Class of 2015: Bob Cappel 08, Rod Tkach 09 Class of 2016: Deb Mack 12, Marvin Winstryg 12, Mark Stearns 12 Class of 2017: Merril Knodle 09, Boyd Blumer 13 Class of 2018: Rita Greer 06, Ron McLean 06, Alan Thornberg 10 Ex Officio (without vote): Director Finance and Administrative Services: Jeff Pospisil Conference Chancellors: Tim Ottmar, Nancy Oviatt District Superintendent: Roy Caudill

Human Resources Committee (HRC)

Chair: Barry Whipkey Lay: Nancy Bohlen 13, Dulci Stewart 13 Clergy: Barry Whipkey 10, Jan Price 10 Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz Missional Leaders representative: Kori Lehrkamp Missional Congregations representative: Scott McKirdy Missional Impact representative: Lou Whitmer Missional Resources representative: Laura Borman Common Table representative: Ray Baker Ex Officio (without vote): Bishop: Bruce Ough Director of Finance and Administration: Jeff Pospisil District Superintendent: Randy Cross

SUPPORT SERVICES Commission on Archives and History (CAH) Chair: Duane Coates Vice-Chair: Cheryl Finney Secretary: Betty Testerman 13 Class of 2015: Tom Thaden 09 Class of 2016: Betty Testerman 12 Class of 2017: Sheri Fadley 14, Steve Trefz 12 Class of 2018: Cheryl Finney 06, Duane Coates 06 Ex Officio (with vote): Conference Historian: Charles Finney Ex Officio (without vote): Archivist: Laurie Langland Archivist emeritus: Pat Breidenbach Historical Society Chair: Darwin Kopfmann

Annual Conference Sessions Committee

(Appointed by the Bishop) Chairperson: Greg Kroger Bishop: Bruce Ough Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz Associate Conference Lay Leader: Jerry Bottger Host Superintendent: Marilyn Spurrell and Roger Spahr Host Pastor/Lay Person: Theta Miller / Kay Braun Conference Office Staff: Assistant to Director of Ministries Worship Coordinator: Amy Atkins Communications Coordinator: Doreen Gosmire Agenda Coordinator: Duane Coates Site Coordinator: Dayne Zachrison

Administrative Review Committee (2013-2016) – Clergy (Nominated by the Bishop) Clergy: Stephen Perry-Chair, Peg Zerface, Gary Rae Alternate Clergy: Jeff Adel, Jerry Bass

Committee on Episcopacy (COE)

Chair: Jennifer Larsen Vice Chair: Secretary: Blaine Wilson Lay Members: Jennifer Larsen 10, Janet Madsen 11 Clergy Members: Kris Larson 10, Mark Holland, 14 Conference Lay Leader: Blaine Wilson Members appointed by Bishop: Cody Schuler 12 Members from Jurisdictional Committee on the Episcopacy: Rebecca Trefz, Janelle Jones

Records, Rules and Procedures Committee Director of Ministries: Rebecca Trefz Members: Lazann Caudill, Duane Coates, Mark Ellingson

Conference Disaster Response

Leadership (appointed by the Bishop): Lee Gale (ND) Kathy Chesney (SD) Planning: Debra Ball-Kilbourne, Mark Ellingson, Linda Baldock Consultants: DeKaren Weemers, Red River Resiliency Logistics: Merle Rubish, Jim Dustin Operations: Jim Unkenholz, Mike Flowers, Libby Flowers, Jerry Bottger, Gary Fisher, Mary Hayenga, Bruce Blumers Administration and Communication: Jeff Pospisil, Doreen Gosmire, Kathy Nelson

Dakotas United Methodist Foundation Board

President: Mike Goos Vice President: Howard Grinager Secretary: Kay Werremeyer Executive Director: Sheri Meister Treasurer: Jeff Pospisil Class of 2015: Richard Platt 11, Tom Dravland 07, Kathy Roll 11, Don Caine 09 Class of 2016: Mike Goos 08, Sharla McCaskell 12, Les Strege 13, Don Bradley 12 Class of 2017: Nancy Wahlstrom 13, Jeff Heesch 13, Ron Laqua 13, Scott Jones 13 Class of 2018: Jodi Bass 13, Kay Werremeyer 06, David Nash 09, Howard Grinager 10

DISTRICT NOMINATIONS

Glacial Lakes District

District Lay Leader: Nancy Hallenbeck Glacial Lakes District Committee on Ordained Ministry Clergy: Jan Gross – Chair: Dean Trapp, Kris Mutzenberger, Bob Ruedebusch, Barry Whipkey, Nancy Manning Laity: Troy Hansen, Dave Holzwarth, Connie Smith District Superintendent: Roy Caudill Glacial Lakes Committee on Building and Location Clergy: Gary Rae, Barry Whipkey, Roy Caudill Laity: John Claggett, Cortland Carnes, Beth Niemeyer Glacial Lakes District Superintendency Committee District Lay Leaders: Nancy Hallenbeck Lay Women: Diane Kisch, Lay Men: Charles Schnabel, Kim Callies Clergy:, Kathy Hartgraves-chr Members at Large: Arlayne Ruhack Glacial Lakes District Committee on Nominations Sara Hock, Mary Lee Lint, Russell Stewart Ministry Team Presiding Elders/Lay Servant Ministry Coordinators Brookings: John Price / Don Nash (Brookings) Huron: Mark Holland /Laura Hemenway (Huron) Sioux Falls: Kyle Reinhiller /Nancy Olsen (Sioux Falls First) Mitchell: Nancy Manning /Betty Janke (Olivet) Yankton: Steve Ziebarth /Dave Stephenson (Wakonda)

Eastern Sunrise District

District Lay Leader: Steve Schlasner Eastern Sunrise District Committee on Ordained Ministry Clergy: Howard Baird- Chair: Val Reinhiller Marilyn Spurrell, Steve Olson, Jerry Bass, Amy Atkins, Kevin Kloster Laity: Don Larson, Gerald Fields Eastern Sunrise District Building and Location Committee Clergy: Mina Hall, Mark Ellingson, Marilyn Spurrell Laity: Roger Parkinson (Chair), Neil Jordheim, Barb Pharis Eastern Sunrise District Superintendency Committee Laity: Kay Braun, Jerry Nankival, Katherine Tweed, Melanie Reiners, Clark Moeckly, Sheri Fadley Clergy: Lee Gale, Dave Motta, Kevin Kloster, Eastern Sunrise Committee on Nominations Fern Bailey, Pat Siefken, Sandra Marquardt Ministry Team Presiding Elders/ Lay Servant Ministry Coordinators Aberdeen: Ross Reinhiller (Aberdeen First) /Pat Siefken (Conde) Watertown: Sara Nelson (Watertown First) / Jason Kettwig (Milbank) Wahpeton: Steven Olson (Oakes)/ Mike Beeson (Wahpeton) Fargo: Kevin Kloster (Fargo Faith)/ Kay Braun (Fargo) Upper Valley: Lee Gale (N. Valley Parish)/ Kevin Wold (Hatten)

Sakakawea District

District Lay Leader: Louise Broten Sakakawea District Committee on Ordained Ministry Clergy: Chair: Lori Broschat, Michelle Brennan, David Birkland, Keith Nelson Laity: Dave Reeves, Ike Aichele, Janet Thielman Sakakawea District Building and Location Committee Clergy: Rick Craig, Steve Behrens, Perry Schnable, Art Scanson, Keith Nelson Laity: Rick Ennen, Cliff Jacobson Sakakawea District Superintendency Committee Clergy: ____________ Laity: Ken McDougal, Roger Caine, Barb Winger, Iva Wenzel (District Lay Leader) Sakakawea Committee on Nominations Hazel Behrens, David Birkeland Ministry Team Presiding Elders/ Lay Servant Ministry Coordinators Jamestown: Dayne Zachrison (Valley City) /Barb Owen (Valley City) Spirit Lake: Judy Banwart (Langdon) /Sharon Duval (New Rockford) Dickinson: Paul Lint (Hettinger)/Holly Seifert (Dickinson) Minot: Ray Baker (Minot Vincent)/Lisa Luft (Minot Vincent) Bismarck: Bruce Adams (Mandan) / Jim Jenness (Bismarck)

Prairie Hills District

District Lay Leader Bob Wik Prairie Hills District Committee on Ordained Ministry Clergy: Scott McKirdy and Mark Phillips â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Co-Chair: Linda Baldock, Mary Ann Sheldon Laity: Bob Drabek, Larry Madsen District Superintendent: Randy Cross Prairie Hills District Committee on Building and Locations Clergy: Sharla McCaskell, Gordon Higgins, Jeff Adel, Darwin Kopfmann Laity: Robert Puffer, David Bonde, Eileen Wilson District Superintendent: Randy Cross Prairie Hills District Superintendency Committee District Lay Leader: Bob Wik D.S. Appointment: Dan Bader, Jerry Laird Lay Women: Ashley Alsup , Geniece Gebhart , Lay Men: Everett Follette, Larry Madsen Clergy: Jenene Earl, Val Rush Members at Large: John McKnight, Bonnie Ping Prairie Hills Committee on Nominations Bill Hoffman, Linda Baldock, Val Rush Ministry Team Presiding Elders/Lay Servant Ministry Coordinators Prairie Harvesters: Julie Nygaard / Nancy Trefz (Tolstoy) Northern Hills: Scott McKirdy / Jim Hoff (Lead) Winner: Val Rush / Tim Hakin (Winner) Pierre: Linda Baldock / Cathy Kerr (Highmore) Rushmore: Darwin Kopfmann / Vernal Trove (RC S Maple)

RELATED AGENCIES Wesley Center of Religion

President: Rex Huss Vice President: Deb Glennen Secretary: Judy Christy Treasurer and Bishop’s Representative: Jeff Pospisil Class of 2015: Howie Baird, Deb Glennen Class of 2016: Rex Huss, (to be filled by board) Class of 2017: Janette Yaeger, Judy Christy Annual Conference Representatives: Raenelle Sorenson, Jerry Bass Tree of Life Ministry President: Tom Gilmore Vice President: Linda Baldock Secretary: Sheila Richards Treasurer: Jeff Pospisil Executive Director: Russell Masartis Members: Linda Baldock, Jeannine Carpenter, Tom Gilmore, David Hansen, Allen Herrboldt, Fred Egleston, Jo Watkins, John Stearns, Peary Wilson Ex Officio: Bishop: Bruce Ough Prairie Hills District Superintendent: Randy Cross

Open Door Community Center Board of Directors

Chairs: Jean Newborg, Marilyn Johnson Secretary: Linda Suko Treasurer: Derrick Hobein Trustee Representative: Jerry Suko Director: Jolene Stading Puhalla Members: Art Scanson, Carrol Burchinal, Carol Desper, Jim Unkenholz, Phil Sjursen, Kermit Culver, Nyla Switlick, Joel Winckler, Ross Reinhiller, Steven Johnson, Myrna Petermann District Superintendent:Keith Nelson Parent Representative: Lana Roaldson

Haiti Solar Oven Partners Advisory Board

Glacial Lakes District:Gene Bethke, President Prairie Hills District: Trina Miller Sakakawea District: Dave Silbernagel, Karen Workman At Large Member: Phil Lint Expertise: Diane Rieken, Secretary CCMP Representative: Gloria Borgman Missionary and Director: Rick Jost

Spirit Lake Ministry Center Advisory Board

President: Jerry Bass Members: Kathy Hammond, Tom Hall, Jim Dustin, Gary Osborn, Jake Roemmich Ex Officio: Mike Flowers, Libby Flowers

III. BUSINESS Annual Conference Minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2014 Wednesday, June 4

Pre-conference meetings were held in many locations. The Historical Society Luncheon was held at noon. Four afternoon workshops were offered: 1) Using Technology to Create Partnership; 2) Creating Congregational Transformation; 3) Forming a Vital Merger; 4) Learn from Embrace Church. The Lay Servant Ministries Dinner was held. New Members to conference received orientation. People were treated to root beer floats as they toured the Bakken Mobile Thrift Store.

Thursday, June 5

MORNING

Opening Worship with Communion The Rev. Adam Weber, pastor of Embrace Church of Sioux Falls, preached at opening worship. The band from Embrace Church led the worship. Bishop Bruce Ough, assisted by the Rev. Laura Walters, was the celebrant as Communion was served using bread baked in Solar Oven and served by Haiti Solar Oven partners. Break The conference enjoyed a time of fellowship and refreshment. Call to Order Bishop Bruce Ough called the Dakotas Annual Conference to order at 10:03 AM and shared from the book of Colossians to guide conference members during the Annual Conference session. Bishop Ough also introduced several members of the Minnesota Annual Conference who were in attendance at the Dakotas Conference. Sheilah Kyburz is the Assistant to the Bishop and attended with her husband Paul. Barb Carroll is the Minnesota Treasurer, Christa Meland leads the Minnesota Conference Communications, Gail Johnson is Event Planner for the Minnesota Conference, and Phil Strom is the District Superintendent for the Southern Prairie District of the Minnesota Conference. Some members of the Dakotas Conference also attended the Minnesota Conference last week of May. Organizational Resolutions Conference Secretary Mark Ellingson explained and then moved the organizational resolutions which are printed in this journal. PASSED. Ellingson also opened the informal offering for the Bakken Initiative for anyone whose cell phone rings or who would like pictures of their grandchildren put on the screen. Randy Cross is the conference parliamentarian and Duane Coates is the agenda coordinator. The Consent Calendar was presented with information about how to lift items from the Consent Calendar by noon on Friday. Common Table Report Karl Kroger led the report of the Common Table. He introduced other members of the Common Table who helped in sharing the report with the conference as well as the leaders of the other Conference Links. Conference Lay Leader Blaine Wilson shared the laity report. Sherri Meister shared the Missional report about the Dakotas Conference Journey Toward Vitality. A video explained campus ministry and Jordan Loauks shared his experience with campus ministry at Black Hills State Universiy. A video about Scott Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; commitment to camping was viewed. Kelsey Warns shared her testimony from the conference camping program. Mike Flowers has been named as the Associate Director for Missional Impact Ministries. Apportionment Formula Update Conference Director of Finance and Administration Jeff Pospisil informed the conference on the 12

performance of the new apportionment formula. Church participation in apportionment giving has increased with the new method. Pospisil said, “We are doing better than I expected.” Bob Duemig, chair of CCFA, shared an initial look at the budget. The bottom line is proposed to be “frozen.” Episcopal Address Bishop Ough addressed the conference. Bishop shared about growing new congregations such as the Encounter Church, a satellite congregation of Watertown Cornerstone UMC. Bishop Ough also shared about a potential capital campaign. The Bishop used videos, words and witness to challenge the conference to evangelism. The Denman Awards for Evangelism were presented to the Rev. Kermit Culver, Legacy UMC of Bismarck; Suzanne Thorenson of Legacy UMC who works in children’s ministry; Jason Balster of Fargo Faith and Christ on Campus at North Dakota State University; and Anne Reinhiller who works for the Sioux Falls Canteen, a feeding ministry in Sioux Falls. The Dakotas Extended Cabinet passed out prayer cards, challenged conference members to come forward to pray, to be prayed for and to “pray daily for the Holy Spirit” to work in conference churches, leaders and to “work through me to raise the dead to new life.” Lunch Break Special luncheons were held for those in Extension Ministry and Clergy Spouses. Asbury and Garrett Seminary alumni held gatherings. THURSDAY AFTERNOON Teaching Sessions The Rev. Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, shared two teaching sessions over the afternoon. Banquet Rev. Ryan Mutzenburger was the emcee and the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church strings group brought music. The Rev. Randy Cross prayed the invocation. Jubilee Clergy (those with 50 years of service) were honored: Rev. John Hisel, Rev. Donald Lagge, Rev. Robert Simmons, Rev. Charles Sommers, and Warren Wenzel. Rev. Kathy Chesney presented the Genesis Award (for service in disaster) to Rev. Greg Kroger. The Rev. Doug Diehl presented the Francis Asbury Award (for work in Higher Education) to Ray Wagner posthumously. Wagner had been a great supporter of higher education, particularly in Africa and with African University. Rev. Theta Wagner received the award on behalf of her father. This is the first time the Asbury Award has been awarded in the Dakotas Conference. Bishop Bruce Ough recognized the Cabinet, the Extended Cabinet and the conference staff. Laity and Clergy Sessions. The minutes of the Clergy Session are on file with the Board of Ordained Ministry. The laity session met in ministry teams to plan future training events.

Friday, June 6

MORNING

Breakfast The United Methodist Men and the United Methodist Women each held a breakfast at 6:30 AM. Opening Worship with Miracle Offering Bishop Ough led the worship along with Rev. Randy Cross, Rev. Greg Kroger and Rev. Keith Nelson. The Embrace Worship Team led the music. And the conference “danced” (at Bishop Ough’s exhortation) to bring the Miracle Offering to the oil derrick station. Break The conference enjoyed a brief moment of fellowship. Teaching Session Three with Adam Hamilton Before teaching, Rev. Adam Hamilton said his church council voted to give $10,000 to the Dakotas

Miracle Offering. Rev. Hamilton shared about Mission, Evangelism and Methodism. Plenary The Conference reconvened as a planary session. Mission Moment Mike Flowers shared a video about the Spirit Lake Ministry. Flowers also introduced Gordon and Ardell Graner who spoke about their missionary journey. Corporate Session of the Foundation Mike Goos opened the session. Goos moved the slate of officers as printed in this journal. They were elected. The corporate session was closed. Foundation Report Bruce Blumer gave a report on the Dakotas Foundation based upon a power point. Blumer recognized the Rev. Jerry Bass as the new Associate Director for ND. Blumer said the foundation is intending to “Make a Splash” and encouraged the conference to do the same. The foundation continues to request no funds from the Annual Conference. Blumer noted some of the workshop possibilities for local churches. Mike Goos thanked Barb Myer and Bruce Blumer who will leaving the foundation after very fine work. Goos asked for prayers to guide the foundation to find appropriate replacements. United Methodist Credit Union Karen Lantz spoke to the conference about the work of the First Choice United Methodist Credit Union. Dale Taylor from Grand Forks Zion won the drawing for a picture given by First Choice. Fusion A video on the Fusion Church was shared with the conference. Lunch The Sioux Falls Seminary luncheon was held, the retired clergy ate together, the Ordinards also gathered together and many gathered to hear information about a planned Holy Land Tour.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Video Reports Videos were shared with the conference about the Solar Oven Project and Youth Ministry. Report of the Miracle Offering The total offering, so far, is $166, 281.98. Additionally, items were brought for the thrift store totaling between 8-10,000. Board of Ordained Ministry Rev. Jenny Hallenbeck, chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, presented the report to the conference. The Historic Questions were asked of those to be commissioned and the one to be ordained as an Elder. Commissioned: Jo Flesner, Justin Iverson, Kori LehrKamp, Alison McCormick, and Katie Rowan. Ordained: Rev. Ron Olson. Ron Olson gave a report on the progress of his family. Bishop Ough announced that $82,000 had been collected to assist the family with expenses. Retiring: Rev. Peder Anderson, Rev. Doug Diehl, Rev. Rick Fossum, Rev. Tom Haggar, Rev. Beth Kelsey, Rev. Pat Mersch, Rev. Dr. Stephen Perry, Rev. Eldon Reich, Rev. Dr. Cori Waisanen and Licensed Local Pastor Bob Cappel. Hallenbeck also introduced the seminary students and the Course of Study students of the Annual Conference via a Power Point presentation.. Capital Campaign Feasibility Presentation Matt Bader, Rev. Greg Kroger, Jeff Pospisil, and Bruce Blumer spoke about the proposed Capital Campaign for congregational development within the conference. The Gathering A video was shown about “The Gathering” a new church start in Fargo. Break Dakotas United Methodists shared fellowship. Corporate Sessions of Pensions and Pensions Report Elaine Roberts, chair of Pensions, shared a video from the General Board and then opened the 14

Corporate Session of the Board of Pensions. Leana Stunes, Conference Benefits Officer, announced those to be elected to the board. They were elected and are listed in this journal. Roberts recognized Marilyn Perry for her service on the Board of Pensions. Roberts closed the corporate session. Structure Rev. Greg Kroger presented changes to the conference structure. Kroger explained that the changes would update and adjust the platform for ministry. Kroger moved the adoption of the changes. Duane Coates moved an omnibus list of additional changes which came from the Rules Committee. The Coates Amendment PASSED. The Conference Structure document, as changed, PASSED. The changes will be reflected in this journal. Cokesbury Jan Russell, Cokesbury representative, shared about Cokesbury and the store at this year’s conference. Capital Campaign Rev. Greg Kroger moved that the conference adopt the capital campaign feasibility study as outlined in the conference workbook and printed in this journal starting on page 17. PASSED. Nominations Report Rev. Bill Hoffman presented the printed nominations report and requested any corrections be sent to him via e-mail by 8:00 a.m. Saturaday, June 7. Monitoring Report Margaret McCay-Smidt, Annual Conference Monitor, gave the following statistics for speakers/ participants for Thursday, June 5. During the morning worship there were 25 participants of whom 40% were clergy and 60% were laity; 40% were female and 60% were male. Of the 15 communion servers 52% were female and 48% were male. During the morning plenary there were 11 presenters of whom 72% were male and 28% were female; 30% were clergy and 70% were laity. The statistics for Friday morning included the following. The Worship Music included two lay female (20%) and 6 lay male (80%). All were young adults. Five were white (90%) and 1 was Hispanic/Latino (10%). Total for the worship time included four female (33%, 1 clergy and 3 lay) and eight male (66% -- 4 clergy and 4 lay). Afternoon presenters and speakers included six people, two women (33%, 1 clergy and 1 lay) and four men (66%, all clergy). Kenmare Regional Parish Alexis Huff, lay member from the Donnybrook church, shared briefly about how much the offering meant to the Donnybrook and Kenmare Churches and the planned “vital merger.” Embrace Church Video The conference viewed a video about the Embrace Church in Sioux Falls. All videos shown at the conference are available to be viewed through the conference website. Supper Break The conference fellowshipped at supper in various places around Rapid City. Celebration of Life in Ministry Service The Celebration of Life in Ministry Service was held at the Rapid City Performing Arts Center. Those helping with worship included: Blaine Wilson, Dakotas Conference Lay Leader; Rev. Michelle Brennan of the Order of Deacons; Rev. Jenny Hallenbeck of the Board of Ministry; and Rev. Amy Atkins, worship coordinator. Members of the Conference Youth led a creative offering and a choir from the Prairie Hills District sang. The following persons were memorialized: CLERGY; Edward Ehresman, Wayne Rager, Stanley Johnson, George Worner, Robert Brown, Wesley Hart, Donald Klarup, Clarence Stanley and Wesley Halbritter. CLERGY SPOUSES; Annette Tieszen, Agnes Parker, Velma Kinzler, Eilene Graf, Vinola Lehner and Marjorie Logan. LAITY; Warren Kuhler, Raymond Wagner. The following pastors were recognized as they retire: Peder Anderson, Robert Cappel (LLP), Douglas Diehl, Richard Fossum, Edward Thomas Haggar, Elizabeth Kelsey, Patricia Mersch, Stephen Perry, Eldon Reich, and Cori Waisanen. The following persons were commissioned: Jo Flesner (deacon), Alison McCormick (deacon), Justin Iverson (elder), Kori LehrKamp (elder) and Katie Rowen (elder). 15

The following person was ordained Elder: Rev. Ron Olson After the service a reception was held for the honorees.

Saturday, June 7

Worship and Fixing of Appointments Bishop Ough led the Baptismal Covenant Service. During the service Bishop baptized Marie Lynn Anderson, daughter of Rev. Jen and Blair Anderson. Rev. Sara Nelson preached and the EmbraceWorship team led music. Bishop Ough and the Cabinet fixed the appointments for the coming year. Break The conference enjoyed one last time of Annual Conference fellowship before the final plenary. Recognition of Conference Staff The conference acknowledged Bonnie Carlson for her 33 years of service in the conference office as she is retiring. Bonnie’s family came to be with her (without her knowledge). Randy Cross spoke some words about Bonnie on behalf of the conference. Cross moved, “Due to the grace and love exhibited in her life, and due to the firm and undying commitment to the ministry of the Dakotas Annual Conference for these many years let us, as the gathered people called United Methodist declare Bonnie Carlson Servant Emeritus of the Dakotas Annual Conference.” The motion was PASSED by acclamation. Camping Video The conference watched a video about the Dakotas Conference Camping program. Dakota Wesleyan University Amy Novak, President of Dakota Wesleyan, brought greetings and news from DWU. A video was shared about Christ-centered “disruption” which included DWU students who will be going on to seminary, the Fusion Church and other ways DWU challenges the world. United Methodist Committee on Relief -- WEST Brian Diggs spoke about the Salt Lake City warehouse with many kits stored for use in relief efforts. Diggs said, “Thank-you” for the Dakotas Conference’s many gifts (the largest gifts of kits which the warehouse receives). Diggs also invited people from the Dakotas to come and participate in the work of UMCOR. Missional Impact Lou Whitmer, of the Missional Impact Link, shared that the Link wishes to hear what churches are doing. Any church which fills out the mission survey on the Conference website will be eligible for a drawing for a $500 grant for mission work. Williston/Bakken Community Work Katie Peterson, United Methodist Deaconess and Church and Community Worker, greeted the conference. She shared about her mission work in the Bakken. Consent Calendar Rev. Greg Kroger moved the consent calendar. PASSED. 2014 Budget Vote Bob Duemig, chair of CCFA, moved the 2015 budget. The Budget PASSED. Missional Impact Video The conference viewed a video on the missional opportunities within the conference. Nominations Rev. Bill Hoffman noted the updates to the Nomination Report and moved the report as printed in this journal. PASSED. Point of Privilege Janelle Jones updated the conference on the status of Rev. Grace Huck who has recently moved to assisted living. A video clip was shown of an interview with Rev. Huck. Point of Privilege Rev. Steve Trefz, Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries, reminded the lay members to take home information from conference to their churches. Trefz also noted the plan to take buses to the Leadership 16

Institute (brochure in registration packets).

Miracle Offering Update The new total for the Bakken Miracle Offering is $181,257.95 including a $50,000 gift from closing church, Harvey UMC. Closing Benediction Bishop Ough gave final thanks to many folks (including our support staff) and then led the conference in a closing benediction. “Karl’s Band” led the conference in Be Thou My Vision. Members excused from Annual Conference: Rev. Debra Ball-Kilbourne, Rev. Stan Bockwoldt, Rev. Don Elmer (Saturday), Rev. Lee Gale, Rev. Kathy Hammond, Rev. Brian Hazard, Rev. David Heetland, Rev. Carol Iwerks, Rev. Brad Kattelman, Rev. Nancy Manning (left early), Rev. Russell Masartis, Rev. Shelley Matthews, Rev. Jay Moon, Rev. Robert Moorlach, Rev. Randy Phillips, Rev. Richard and Pat Unkenholz, Rev. Warren Wenzel, Rev. Rich Zeck. Organizational Resolutions 2014 1. The printed agenda becomes the official agenda, with adjustments as necessary. All requests for additional items to be placed on the agenda shall be given to the agenda coordinator, Duane Coates. 2. There will be seating on the conference floor for clergy and lay members of Annual Conference. Signs for churches/groups will be available on Friday morning. to accomodate for the guests for the teaching sessions, tables will not be available Thursday. 3. The boundaries of the Annual Conference shall be the round tables marked for clergy and lay members. Voting members only are to be seated in this area. During Plenary Sessions all non-voting persons, including spouses of clergy and lay members, are to be seated in the area designated for visitors. 4. The District Superintendents shall receive and relay to the presiding officer all requests of members to be excused from the Annual Conference Session. 5. Requests for personal points of privilege shall be submitted to the agenda coordinator, Duane Coates. 6. The following persons shall be given the privilege of voice and vote on the conference floor: • Clergy related to other Annual conferences or denominations but who serve United Methodist Churches or who are affiliate members of the Dakotas Conference. Such clergy shall be granted the same rights and privileges as associate members of the Annual Conference. • United Methodist Churches who are affiliate members of the the Dakotas Conference. • Associate Members of the Annual Conference. 7. Persons in the following categories shall have privilege of the floor without vote: • Retired clergy persons who have served churches of the Dakotas Conference but who are members of other Annual Conferences. 8. Announcements shall be written legibly and submitted to registration desk. 9. Conference agencies are responsible to distribute printed reports prior to the plenary session in which they are used. Advanced permission must be secured from the Agenda Coordinator before any other printed materials may be distributed. Every agency is responsible for their items. 10. The consent calendar shall be those items listed on “The Consent Calendar Section Two” of the Conference Workbook. Written requests to lift an item from the Consent Calendar must be submitted to the Conference Secretary by noon on Friday. 11. Lay and clergy members shall fill out church information for journal records (forms in registration packet). Any changes in JOURNAL information for clergy or churches should be at the registration desk by the end of Annual Conference. 12. We recommend using the strikethrough feature for removing information from conference policies and underline new items that are being placed in conference policies. This should be done for items being consider by the annual conference. 13. During debate to be recognized to speak you must select the card that represents your position on the item being considered. • Green card is a positive position. • Red card is a negative position. • White card is a question. • When recognized state your name, church, and clergy or laity.

Consent Calendar Cabinet Resolutions (See page 18) CCFA Recommendations and Resolutions (See pages 203-204) Mission Congregations Support Policy (See page 206) Resolution to sell campus ministry property in Fargo (See pages 18-19) Equitable Compensation Schedule for 2015 (See page 207-208) Housing/Parsonage Allowance for Ordained Conference Staff and District Superintendents (Page 19) Rental/Housing Allowance for Active, Retired, Disabled, or Former Clergypersons of the Dakotas Conference (See page 20) Board of Pensions (124-125)

Cabinet Resolutions 2014

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: Prairie Hills Iona Eastern Sunrise Fargo Edgewood Page Hope Finley Sakakawea Guelph Harvey Glacial Lakes None

2. That July 1, 2014 be designated as the beginning of all new appointments for 2014-2015, unless prior arrangements have been made. The moving pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current charge shall pay the compensation, health, pension and other benefits through June 30, 2014. 3. That the moving schedule be flexible enough to consider the need of the pastors and 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. 4. 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. 5. 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.

Resolution to Authorize the Sale of Campus Ministry Property in Fargo

Action: The Conference Board of Trustees are requesting authority to sell real estate located at 1239 North 12th Street in the city of Fargo in the state of North Dakota on behalf of the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc.

Relationship to the Scriptural Imperatives and rationale: The property had been used by the corporation known as United Campus Ministry at the North Dakota State University. In the summer of 2013, that entity discontinued using the building and vacated the property. Over the last five years, the Conference Board of Trustees has spent in excess of $100,000 in repairing and maintaining the property. The property would be more usable in reaching college students and cultivating spiritual vitality if it were liquidated and a portion of the

proceeds used for campus ministry grants to local churches in the Fargo area.

Implementation: Upon approval, the Conference Board of Trustees will immediately put the property up for sale. Any two officers of the Conference Board of Trustees will be authorized to execute the sale. If needed, the North Dakota Chancellor will be contacted on legal matters.

Following the sale of the property, 50% of the proceeds will be deposited into the Trustees Repair and Replacement Fund which is held by the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation. The other 50% will be deposited in a new investment account with the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation. This new account will be managed as if it were an endowment with annual distributions being made in the form of campus ministry grants to churches in the Fargo area. Distributions will be made at the direction of the Missional Leaders Link.

Outcome: The property in Fargo is currently a liability in that it consumes ministry dollars and is not being used for ministry. The result would be to convert that liability into an asset that will annually produce ministry dollars to support the ministry of local churches. Resources required: Already included in the budget of the Conference Board of Trustees. If the property sells in a timely manner, the amount of staff time will be minimal.

Resolution for Housing/Parsonage Allowance for Ordained 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 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 parsonage allowances are hereby designated for the calendar year 2015 and for all future years unless otherwise provided:

• Roy Caudill - $13,000 • Randolph Cross - $8,800 • Keith Nelson - $8,800 • Russell Masartis - $7,000 • Michael Flowers - $7,000 • Rebecca Trefz - $8,800 (7/1/14) • Brandon Vetter - $7,000 (7/1/14)

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 2015 and all future years unless otherwise provided:

• Roy Caudill - $18,000

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 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 the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (“GBOPHB”), during the calendar year 2015 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 the GBOPHB and from a commercial annuity company that provides an annuity arising from benefits accrued under a GBOPHB 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.

Conference-Wide Capital Campaign for Congregational Development Feasibility Study Submitted by: Common Table, Conference Council on Finance and Administration, Equipping Missional Congregations Link, Extended Cabinet Contact Person: Rebecca Trefz, Director of Ministries (605) 990-7791, rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org Specific Action For Annual Conference Approval: The Dakotas Annual Conference will initiate a conference-wide capital campaign feasibility study to undergird our vision pathway of “Equipping Missional Congregations” through ministries of innovation, renewal and growth. The conference will contract with Tyler Associates of Irving, Texas to conduct the feasibility study. Professional consulting services will be provided for a fee of $48,000. The Dakotas Annual Conference will be responsible for the cost of printing and distribution of written materials. Tyler Associates will share equally with the Conference costs related to travel and lodging for the Tyler Associates team to implement the feasibility study. The feasibility study will be submitted to the Common Table, the Equipping Missional Congregations Link, the Council on Finance and Administration, and the Extended Cabinet for review and approval. With approval from each of these groups, the capital campaign may commence. Supporting Information and Background Relationship to the Scriptural Imperatives and rationale: Congregational development reaches new people by cultivating spiritual vitality and cultivates spiritual vitality by reaching new people. The responses of new and existing faith communities to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission are never for their sole edification, but for making new disciples and focusing outward to heal a broken world. Starting new churches, resourcing existing churches and recruiting, developing and deploying passionate, purposeful leaders for faith communities of diverse models, constituencies and mission fields is a primary role of the Dakotas Annual Conference. The apportioned budget cannot adequately provide for congregational development. While supplemental revenue from invested funds designated for congregational development is waning, our Dakotas Annual Conference strategic plan and goals require investment of even greater resources for growth. Remaining balances of asset accounts available for congregational development are depleted or are nearing minimum levels. Since the year 2000, our investments in planting new churches and in targeted revitalization of existing congregations have resulted in an increase of in average weekly worship attendance of approximately 2,045 people (about 10% of our total attendance). Currently, areas of the Dakotas are experiencing rates of population increase that are among the highest in the nation. By 2023 North Dakota’s population is projected to increase by 111,447 and South Dakota’s by 88,280. Feasibility Study Implementation: The objectives of the feasibility study are: 1. Work with congregational development and conference leaders to create a compelling, inspirational case statement to communicate the conference’s vision and plans. 2. Raise awareness among constituents of missional needs inspiring this process and build momentum for a potential conference-wide initiative. 3. Provide a confidential forum for constituent input regarding the vision cast for congregational development and potential support through conversations and online response. 4. Discern interest, concern and special factors in the life of the Dakotas Annual Conference that would influence a conference capital campaign (assets and obstacles). 5. Determine readiness of laity and clergy to support the campaign initiative to achieve stated objectives. 6. Identify leaders among laity and clergy who can assist in telling the story, including potential campaign leadership. 7. Evaluate financial potential to determine challenging and attainable financial goals for the campaign. 8. Identify prospective major donors. 9. Establish specific dates and timelines for a conference-wide campaign. 10. Identify infrastructure of staff support needed for a successful campaign. 11. Establish a budget for a potential capital campaign.

Anticipated Timeline June, 2014 - The Dakotas Annual Conference contracts with Tyler Associates, Inc. to conduct the feasibility study. June 15-July 15, 2014 - A Capital Campaign Task Force will be established by the Bishop, in consultation with the Common Table, Equipping Missional Congregations Link, and the Extended Cabinet June, July, August, September, 2014 - Prepare feasibility study set up guidebook to use in orientation and plan development - Tyler Associates designs calendar for feasibility study tasks and implementation to discuss with staff - Three-day visit with Tyler Associates to initiate planning with conference staff and congregational development team – staff orientation and to develop communications plan for the feasibility study - Establish lines of communication, schedule for counsel, calendar and tasks necessary for coordinating the development of a case statement - Form congregational development plan concepts to be vetted by conference leaders and ultimately included in the feasibility study - Schedule conference calls with logistics team to collaborate on calendar and task implementation - DAVID system calls to key conference leaders to gather feedback and consensus for case statement development - Tyler Associates meets with Bishop Ough and Extended Cabinet to vet case statement, refine and finalize - Tyler Associates begins developing questionnaires and correspondence needed to support the feasibility study - Identify target list of constituents to participate in personal conversations - Enlist host churches in geographical areas for Tyler Associates visits - Implement protocol to enlist constituent participation in the feasibility study October, 2014 - Meet with Extended Cabinet to vet case statement to refine and finalize - Distribution of case statement project information to constituents in late October or early November - Implement protocol to enlist participation in personal conversations - Open period for invitees to sign up for visit appointment slot - Telephone calls are made to those who do not respond to online sign up - Confirmation cards mailed or emailed - Weekly conference calls with logistics team to collaborate on calendar and task implementation November, 2014 – Feedback - Promotion continues to encourage constituent feedback through the online questionnaire - Tyler Associates onsite for 7-10 days or more to conduct personal conversations with constituent groups and conference leaders - An additional week set aside for phone conversations to wrap up feedback and information gathering December, 2014 – Compile and Evaluate Data - Conference call with Bishop Ough and congregational leaders for early glimpse of feasibility study findings - Tyler Associates compiles input and prepares report January, 2015 – Report - Tyler Associates onsite to meet with Extended Cabinet and various groups to present and interpret feedback and report observations and recommendations - Other opportunities for conference-wide presentation of feasibility study findings will be determined in collaboration with conference leaders If the feasibility study indicates a capital campaign could be successfully undertaken, the following is a possible sequence of steps to implement the campaign: January, 2015 - Common Table, the Equipping Missional Congregations Link, the Council on Finance and Administration, and the Extended Cabinet vote on moving forward with a capital campaign. With majority approval from each of these groups, the capital campaign may commence. - These groups, on behalf of the Dakotas Annual Conference, select and contract with a firm to conduct the capital campaign. This would likely be Tyler Associates, but this is not an obligation created by virtue of the agreement to conduct the feasibility study January-February, 2015 - Internal organizational tasks February-June, 2015 - Leadership enlistment and preparation

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Minutes of the Dakotas Annual Conference Held in Rapid City, South Dakota From (date) June 5, 2014,through June 7, 2014 Bishop Bruce R. Ough Presiding Date When Organized: January 1, 1994 ..........................................Number of This Session: Twenty-first

PART I ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 619)? Secretary Mark Ellingson Mailing Address: PO Box 24, Northwood, ND 58267 Telephone: 218-779-5707 Email: mellingson56@gmail.com Statistician Sharon Blumer Mailing Address: PO 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 Telephone: 605-996-6552 Email: dakumcom@dakotasumc.org Treasurer Jeff Pospisil Mailing Address: PO 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: Name Position

Amount Bonded

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 is 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 in this Journal.) 4. What agencies have been appointed or elected? Council on Finance and Administration, Board of Ordained Ministry, Board of Pensions, Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference, Committee on Episcopacy, Administrative Review Committee. a) Who have been elected chairpersons for the mandated structures listed? Structure Chairperson Mailing Phone Email Address Number Council on Bob Duemig 1804 7th Ave 605-892-2405 bduemig@gwtc.net Finance and Belle Fourche, Administration SD (¶611) 57717 th Board of Jenny 1030 N 6 St 701-255-1160 Jhallen03@yahoo.com Ordained Hallenbeck Bismarck, ND Ministry (¶635) 58501 st Board of Elaine Roberts 2204 E 1 St 605-331-5788 ejroberts@sio.midco.net Pensions (¶639) Sioux Falls, SD 57103 th Board of Trustees Ron McLean 4291 58 St S 701-235-1730 rmclean@serklandlaw.com of the Annual Fargo, ND Conference 58104 (¶2512) Committee on Jennifer Larsen 404 N Linwood 605-331-1142 jlarsen@hwalaw.com Episcopacy Court, Sioux (¶637) Falls, SD 57103

Administrative Review Committee (¶636)

Stephen Perry

2200 N 2nd Ave #106, Anoka, MN 55303

605-450-1462

dakumcom@dakotasumc.org

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 Chairperson Mailing Address Phone Email Agency Number General Board of Missional Lou Whitmer 1620 15th Ave NE 605-226pastorlou@nvc.net Church and Society Impact Link Aberdeen, SD 1279 57401 General Board of Discipleship

Missional Leaders Link

Kori Lehrkamp

PO 361 Highmore, SD 57345

605-8522828

koriannlehrkamp@ hotmail.com

General Board of Global Ministries

Missional Impact Link

Lou Whitmer

1620 15th Ave NE Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-2261279

pastorlou@nvc.net

Higher Education and Campus Ministry

Missional Leaders Link

Kori Lehrkamp

PO 361 Highmore, SD 57345

605-8522828

koriannlehrkamp@ hotmail.com

General Commission on Archives and History

Commision on Archives and History

Duane Coates

3400 E 49th St Sioux Falls, SD 57103

605-3712065

dcoates@sohillsumc. org

General Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns General Commission on Religion and Race

Missional Impact Link

Lou Whitmer

1620 15th Ave NE Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-2261279

pastorlou@nvc.net

Missional Leaders Link

Kori Lehrkamp

PO 361 Highmore, SD 57345

605-8522828

koriannlehrkamp@ hotmail.com

General Commission on the Status and Role of Women

Missional Leaders Link

Kori Lehrkamp

PO 361 Highmore, SD 57345

605-8522828

koriannlehrkamp@ hotmail.com

United Methodist Communications

Missional Impact Link

Lou Whitmer

1620 15th Ave NE Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-2261279

pastorlou@nvc.net

c) Indicate the conference agencies and chairpersons which have responsibilities for the following functions: General Agency Name of Chairperson Mailing Address Phone Email Agency Number Criminal Justice Missional Lou Whitmer 1620 15th Ave NE 605-226pastorlou@nvc.net and Mercy Impact Link Aberdeen, SD 1279 Ministries (¶657)? 57401 Disability Concerns (¶653)?

Missional Congregations Link

Scott McKirdy

845 N 5th St Spearfish, SD 57783

605-6423457

scott.mckirdy@ spearfishumc.org

Equitable Compensation (¶625)?

Missional Resources Link

Bruce Nearhood

522 Enchanted Pines Dr Rapid City, SD 57701

605-7216677

bruce.nearhood@fib. com

Laity (¶631)?

Missional Leaders Link

Kori Lehrkamp

PO 361 Highmore, SD 57345

605-8522828

koriannlehrkamp@ hotmail.com

Native American Ministry (¶654)?

Missional Impact Link

Lou Whitmer

1620 15th Ave NE Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-2261279

pastorlou@nvc.net

Small Membership Church (¶645)?

Missional Congregations Link

Scott McKirdy

845 N 5th St Spearfish, SD 57783

605-6423457

scott.mckirdy@ spearfishumc.org

Phone Number 605-2261279

d) Indicate the president or equivalent for the following organizations. Organization Name of Chairperson Mailing Address Agency Conference United Missional Lou Whitmer 1620 15th Ave NE Methodist Women Impact Link Aberdeen, SD (¶647) 57401

pastorlou@nvc.net

Conference United Methodist Men (¶648)

Missional Impact Link

Lou Whitmer

1620 15th Ave NE Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-2261279

pastorlou@nvc.net

Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649)

Missional Leaders Link

Kori Lehrkamp

PO 361 Highmore, SD 57345

605-8522828

koriannlehrkamp@ hotmail.com

Conference Council Missional Kori PO 361 605-852koriannlehrkamp@ on Young Adult Leaders Lehrkamp Highmore, SD 2828 hotmail.com Ministry (¶650)? Link 57345 e) Have persons been elected for the following district boards and committees? Answer yes or no. (1) District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518)? Yes (2) Committees on District Superintendency (¶669)? Yes (3) District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶666)? Yes f) What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the annual conference? Structure Chairperson Mailing Phone Email Address Number Common Table Ray Baker 1024 2nd St SE 701-838-4425 ray@vincentumc.com Minot, ND 58703 Human Barry Whipkey 1021 NW 7th St 605-256-2162 pastorbarry55@gmail.com Resources Madison, SD 57042 Committee on Bill Hoffman PO 615 605-598-6580 revwilly3@gmail.com Nominations Faulkton, SD 57438 Extended Bishop Ough PO Box 460 605-996-6552 bishop@dakmnareaumc.org Cabinet Mitchell, SD 57301 Board of Nancy Trefz 15054 331st 605-442-2526 trefzponyexpress@hotmail.com Camping Ave and Retreat Onaka, SD Ministries 57466 Records, Rules Rebecca Trefz PO Box 460 605-996-6552 rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org and Procedures Mitchell SD 57301 Disaster Lee Gale (ND) 716 Griggs 701-352-2644 revt1220@gmail.com Response Grafton, ND Kathy Chesney 58237 605-859-2310 chez@gwtc.net (SD) PO Box 727 Philip, SD 57567 5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept and reported their respective data in accordance to the prescribed formats? (¶606.8)? Yes 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)? $38,981 full connection clergy; $37,181 less than full; UMPIP contribution $1,988 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)? $103,731 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)? b) What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year? (1) For the World Service Fund? $466, 259 (2) For the Ministerial Education Fund? $160, 072 (3) For the Black College Fund? $63, 854 (4) For the Africa University Fund? $14,288 (5) For the Episcopal Fund? $139,841 (6) For the General Administration Fund? $56,280 (7) For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $12,525 12. What are the findings of the annual audit of the conference treasuries? (See report printed in this Journal) 13. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 659): a) Conference lay leader: Name: Blaine Wilson Mailing Address: 105 S Sycamore Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110 b) Associate conference lay leaders: Jerry Botger c) District and associate district lay leaders: Eastern Sunrise: Melanie Rieners Prairie Hills: Bob Wick Glacial Lakes: Nancy Hallenbeck Sakakawea: Louise Broten 14. List local churches which have been: a) Organized or continued as New Church Starts or Mission Congregations (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) Church Name District Mailing Address Phone Number Date Founded Fusion Glacial Lakes The Gathering Eastern Sunrise b) Satellite congregations (¶259.5-10, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) Church Name District Mailing Address Phone Number Date Launched Encounter Glacial Lakes Embrace--Tea Glacial Lakes campus Embrace—Online Glacial Lakes c) Chartered Church Name

District

Mailing Address

d) Merged (¶¶2546, 2547) (1) United Methodist with United Methodist Name of First Church Name of Second Church Donnybrook / Kenmare

Phone Number

Date Chartered

Name of Merged Church

Date Merged

(2) Other mergers (indicate denomination) Name of First Church Name of Second Church Name of Merged Church

Date Merged

e) Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2549) (State which for each church listed.) (1) New Church Start (¶259.2,3) Church Name District Location Date Closed (2) Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) Church Name District

Location

Date Closed

(3) Satellite Congregation Church Name District

Location

Date Closed

Location

Date Closed

(4) Chartered Local Church (¶259.5) Church Name District Iona Prairie Hills Fargo Edgewood Eastern Sunrise Guelph Sakakawea Harvey Sakakawea Hope Eastern Sunrise Page Eastern Sunrise Finley Eastern Sunrise f) Relocated and to what address Church Name District

Mailing Address

Physical Location

g) Changed name of church? (Example: “First” to “Trinity”) Former Name New Name Address

Date Relocated

District

h) Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶41, 260)? Name Membership Sending Conference

i) What cooperative parishes in structured forms have been established? (¶206.b) Parish Name Charge Name Church Name District

j) What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? 1 5. Are there Ecumenical Shared Ministries in the conference? (¶208) a) Federated church Name District

b) Union Church Name

District

Other Denomination(s)

c) Merged Church Name

District

Other Denomination(s)

d) Yoked Parish Name

District

Other Denomination(s)

16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines?

PART II PERTAINING TO ORDAINED AND LICENSED CLERGY

(Note: A (v) notation following a question in this section signifies that the action or election requires a majority vote of the clergy session of the annual conference. If an action requires more than a simple majority, the notation (v 2/3) or (v 3/4) signifies that a two-thirds or three-fourths majority vote is required. Indicate credential of persons in Part II: FD, FE, PD, PE, and AM when requested.) 1 7. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration (¶¶604.4, 605.6)? 18. Who constitute: a) The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? (v) b) The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d)? 1 9. Who are the certified candidates (¶ ¶ 310, 313, 314) a) Who are currently certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry? Name District Date Certified Nicole Anderson ES 2014 Kimberly Bachman PH 2014 (restored) Lucas Boomsma GL 2013 Thomas Carlson SAK 2014 Jerry Densmore PH 2014 Dan Fuchs ES 2011 Barry Hoag ES 2014 Valerie Hummel GL 2014 Travis Krogman PH 2011 Autumn Krueger GL 2014 Seth LaBounty GL 2012 Alyssa Quade ES 2013 Melanie Reiners ES 2013 Luke Smith ES 2014 Thomas Sumers ES 2013

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

c) Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry? Name District Date Certified Date Discontinued

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 District Year Last Licensed Nathaniel Mason PH 2011 Kathy Hammond SAK 2003

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. (v) a) Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1) Name First Year License Awarded Years Completed with Course of Study *Ken Ballard 2006 *Completed 2005 *Derek Baum 2009 SFS John Bergh 2006 18 credits-4 ½ yrs John Britt 2012 6 credits-1 ½ yrs *Rick Craig 2003 *Completed 2009 Mike Flowers 2011 3 credits- ¾ yr Suzi Grote 2013 SFS Wayne Huber 2005 14 credits-3 ½ yrs *Laurie Kidd 2005 *Completed 2010 *Kris Larson 1997 *Completed 2005 Jeff Lathrop 2012 SFS Sandra Marquardt 2013 0 *Sharla McCaskell 2004 *Completed 2010 Joddy Meidinger 2012 Asbury Seminary Eugene Moeller 2008 18 credits-4 ½ yrs Juwle Nagbe 2013 *Duke Grad. John Rainbolt 2014 0 Marlin Sapp 2007 16 credits-4 yrs *Paul Smith 2003 *Completed 2008 Mark Tracy 2012 SFS Mark Turner 2006 SFS Rodney Ulmer 2002 (Ext. approved by BOM) 18 credits-4 ½ yrs Teresa Whetsel 2013 0 *Barry Whipkey 2004 *Completed 2010 Lou Whitmer 2007 12 credits-3 yrs

b) Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments) Name First Year License Fraction of Awarded full time to be served Martin Avery 2012 ¾ Martha Brandt 2008 ¾ Susan Jennys Connie Eichinger Gary Johnson RL Marilyn Moeller Matthew Morrison Kenneth Mund

2008 2012 2006 2008 2013 2005

¾ ¼ ½ ½ ¾ ¾

Tom Petersen Judy Sayler Justin Schnackenberg *David Severtson Raenelle Sorensen

2005 2014 2013 2003 2008

¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Joy Tracy Jeff Vore Travis Waltner

2012 2011 2014

¼ ½ ¾

Years Completed with Course of Study Iliff Sem 18 credits-4 ½ yrs One year left 1 credits 10 credits-2 yrs 18 credits-4 ½ yrs 0 10 credits-2 ½ yrs 4 credits-1 yr 0 1 credits ¼ yr *Completed 2008 10 credits-2 ½ yrs SFS 4 credits-1 yr 0

c) Students from other annual conferences or denominations serving as local pastors and enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3, ,4)? Name First Year Seminary Home Conference License Awarded 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 First Year License Awarded Years Completed in Course of Study Lucas Boomsma 2013 Boston School of Theology e) Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶366.4, 367, 369.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.) Name Years Completed in Course of Study 22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)? Name Date discontinued

23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4)? Name 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 Clergy Status Home Conference Thomas Peacock RE-LTFT Rocky Mountain Richard Rinearson FE Indiana John Roberts RE-LTFT Minnesota b) Other Methodist Denominations Name Clergy Denomination Status 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 Clergy Status Denomination David Bambas LP UCC *Heather Brown ELCA *Deborah Burger PCUSA *David Fisher AOG *Paul Henschen PCUSA Lorah Houser-Jankord LP UCC *Daren Junker AB *Paul Keil AOG *Jean Layton UCC *Warren Maxted AOG *Wade Miller DOC Brian Semans UCC *Ron Snethen NAZ *James Truesdell UCC Clint Walker AB *Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell ELCA *John Werth EPC 26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held.) a) With vote (¶586.4 [v])? Name Member Conference/ First Year of Affiliation Denomination

b) Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4)? (v 2/3) Name Member Conference/ Denomination

First Year of Affiliation

NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another conference, list these persons in Question 40 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 27-39, whichever are appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommodating conference. 27. Who are elected as associate members? ¶322 (v) (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27): Name 2 8. Who are elected as provisional members and what seminary are they attending, if in school? (under ¶¶322.4, 324, 325) a) Provisional Deacons under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c or ¶324.5?(v)

Name Jo Flesner Alison McCormick

Seminary

b) Provisional Elders under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b or ¶324.6 (v)); ¶ 322.4 (v 3/4) Name Seminary Justin Iverson Kori Geiman Lehrkamp SFS Katie Rowen

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)? a) In preparation for ordination as a deacon or elder? (¶326) Name Clergy Status (PD or PE) Date and Seminary Jennifer Anderson PE 2012-Duke Grad Kathy Chesney PE 2013-SFS Grad Martin Earl PE 2010-Asbury Grad Mark Ehrmantraut PE 2012-SFS Sarah Herman PE 2012-SFS Grad Henry Jenkins PE 2006-Asbury Grad Mark Johnsen PE 2010-SFS Grad Karl Kroger PE 2010-Candler Grad Clay Lundberg PE 2013-SFS Grad Sara McManus PE 2012-Vanderbilt Grad Walter Jay Moon PD 2012-Asbury PhD Robbie Salmonson PE 2013-SFS Grad Margaret Stempson PE 2011-Iliff Grad Russell Stewart PE 2010-Iliff Grad Jennifer Tyler PE 2012-GETS Grad

b) Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? Name Original Year of Membership

c) Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (Indicate year) Name Original Year of Membership

d) Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or denominations? (¶347.1) Name Clergy Status (PD or Original Year of Previous Conference PE) Membership or Denomination

30. What ordained clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized (¶348): (v) A person’s orders may be recognized when they are transferring their membership into your annual conference from another Christian denomination. A person who is listed in Q.30 must also be listed in either Q. 31 a or b, depending on the transfer status. Name Clergy Status Previous Denomination 31. What ordained clergy have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27): a) As provisional members (¶347.3a,b)? (v) Name Clergy Status (PD or Date Received Former Denomination PE)

b) As local pastors (¶347.3a)? (v) Name Clergy Status (FL or PL)

Date Received

Former Denomination

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 2/3): a) Deacons Name b) Elders Name Ronald Olson 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 2/3) Name Seminary

b) Transfer from elder?(¶309) (v 2/3) Name

Seminary

34. Who are ordained as elders and what seminary awarded their degree? a) After provisional membership? (¶335) (v 2/3) Name Seminary Ronald Olson Asbury Theological Seminary

b) Transfer from deacon? (¶309) (v 2/3) Name

Seminary

35. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶365)? (v) Name Clergy Status Year Previously Discontinued 36. Who are readmitted (¶¶366-368 [v], ¶369 [v 2/3]): Name Clergy Status

Previous Status

37. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶358.7): (v) Name Clergy Status Year Retired 38. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶¶347.1, 416.5, 635.2m)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) Name Clergy Status Previous Conference Date of Transfer 39. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential.) Name Clergy Status Previous Methodist Date of Transfer Denomination 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 Member Conference b) Elders? Name

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 Clergy Status New Conference Date of Transfer Carl Harkins FD Central Texas 7/1/2014 Jeffrey Levy FE Susquehanna 7/1/2014 4 2. Who are discontinued as provisional members (¶327)? (v). a) By expiration of eight-year time limit (¶ 327) Name Clergy Status b) By voluntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) Name

Clergy Status

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

Name

Clergy Status

d) By reaching Mandatory Retirement Age (¶ 327.7) Name Clergy Status 43. Who are on location? a) Who has been granted honorable location (¶359.1)? (1) This year? (v) Name Clergy Status Charge Conference Date Effective Membership Russell Whaley FE Grand Forks-Wesley 6/5/2014 (2) Previously? Name Year Originally Granted Charge Conference Year of Most Recent Membership Report Mary Ann 1998 Bernard-FE Elmer Brinkman1977 Watertown-1st FE Stanley Haidle-FE 2002 Mitchell-1st Perry Kimble-FE 1996 Bismarck-Legacy Linda Renaud-FE 2010 Huron-1st Daniel Rice-FE 1977 Grand Forks-Wesley Joel Rickenbach1974 Prairie View FE b) Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶359.2) (Indicate date and appointment.) Name Appointment Year Originally Granted Location

c) Who has been placed on administrative location (¶360? (1) This year? (v) Name Date Effective (2) Previously? Name

Year Originally Placed

Charge Conference Membership

44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶359.3): a) This year? (v) Name Clergy Status Year Honorable Location Originally Granted b) Previously? Name Alvin Brucklacher Carl Evans Anne Geschwindner John Jarman Robert Wall

Clergy Status

Year of Most Recent Report

Charge Conference Membership

FE FE FE

Year Honorable Location Originally Granted 1987 1986 1986

Charge Conference Membership Philip Onida Artesian

FE FE

1992 2002

Alexandria, MN Rapid City-1st

45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶359.2)? (v) Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status 4 6. Who have had their conference membership terminated? a) By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶361.1, .4)? (v) Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status

b) By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶361.2, .4)? (v)

Name John Anderson

Date Effective 11/8/13

Prior Clergy Status FE

c) By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶361.3, .4; 2719.2)? Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status d) By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶354.12 )? (v) Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status e) By trial (¶2713)? Name

Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶363.1d, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective dates. Indicate credential.) Name Date Effective Clergy Status 48. Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided) a) What associate members have died during the year? Effective: Name Date of Birth

Date of Death

Retired: Name Stanley A. Johnson

Date of Death 6/15/2013

Date of Birth 1/13/1925

b) What provisional members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.) Effective: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Retired: Name Wesley Halbritter, Deacon

Date of Birth 11/22/1927

Date of Death 4/16/2014

c) What elders have died during the year? Effective: Name Date of Birth

Date of Death

Retired: Name Edward T. Ehresman Wayne L. Rager George B. Worner Robert Charles Brown Wesley D. Hart Donald G. Klarup Clarence E. Stanley Russell E. Tarver

Date of Death 6/5/2013 6/7/2013 9/6/2013 10/10/2013 10/17/2013 12/25/2013 2/24/2014 5/2/2014

Date of Birth 9/6/1920 10/1/1927 4/25/1927 3/30/1925 11/16/1935 12/31/1931 9/3/1924 6/30/1931

d) What deacons have died during the year? Effective: Name Date of Birth

Date of Death

Retired: Name

Date of Death

Date of Birth

e) What local pastors have died during the year? Active: Name Date of Birth

Date of Death

Retired: Name

Date of Death

Date of Birth

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 Clergy Status Conference Where Appointment Appointed Jennifer Anderson PE (1/2) North Carolina 7/1/2012 Brian Hazard FE-LTFT Minnesota 7/1/2013 Teri Johnson FE Minnesota 7/1/2013 Robert Moorlach FE Minnesota 7/1/2013 Keihwan Ryoo FE Minnesota 7/1/2014 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 (¶354)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.) a) Voluntary? (1) Personal, 5 years or less (¶354.2a 3) (v) Name Clergy Date Effective Status Dan Freed FE 7/1/2014 Mina Hall FE 11/15/2012 Rod Tkach FE 7/1/2013

Name

(3) Family, 5 years or less(¶354.2b 3) (v) Clergy Date Effective Status Martin Earl PE 7/1/2013 Laura Walters FD 7/1/2010 Name

Name

(2) Personal, more than 5 years (¶354.2a 3) (v 2/3) Clergy Date Effective Status

(4) Family, more than 5 years (¶354.2b 3) (v 2/3) Clergy Date Effective Status (5) Transitional (¶354.2c)

Clergy Status

Date Effective

Charge Conference Fargo-1st Grand Forks-Wesley

Charge Conference

Charge Conference Sturgis Rapid City-Rapid Valley Charge Conference

Charge Conference

b) Involuntary (¶ 355)? (v 2/3) Name Clergy Date Effective Charge Conference Status

51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶352)? (v) Name Clergy Status

Date Effective

Charge Conference

52. Who have been granted medical leave due to medical or disabling conditions (¶357)? (v) Name Clergy Date Effective Charge Conference Status Glen Sayler FE 1998 Hazen James Waisanen FE 2/1/2006 Linton 53. What members in full connection have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) Deacons a) This year? Name Date Effective b) Previously? Name Jeanna E. Higgins Carol J. Iwerks

Date Effective 7/1/2008 7/1/2002

Elders a) This year? Name Peder Anderson Douglas Diehl Richard Fossum Edward Tom Haggar Elizabeth Kelsey Patricia Mersch Stephen Perry Eldon Reich Cori Waisanen

b) Previously? (*Indicates Jubilee Clergy) Name Darrel Aleson Dennis E. Aleson David Andrews Donald Andrews Gail Arnold Gary Lee Ball-Kilbourne Gerald R. Bass William L. Bates, Jr. Darlis A. Berkenpas *Boyd Ardell Blumer Dick Willard Boyd *Allan R. Brockway John R. Bushell *William M. Cascini Chet William Cataldo *J. Edwin Coates Elizabeth “Beth” Conrad Smart *Alvin R. Crandall Donald C. Crippen *Theodore F. Dockter *Emil H. Eberhart Penelope V. Eberhart *Donald Elmer *Dale R. Emery John T. “Jack” Erickson *Duane A. Ewers *Gerald A. Fike *Charles L. Finney *Richard W. Fisher *Harold E. Fitch *R. John Gibson *Rodney R. Gist *Bruce C. Gray *Donald L. Greenough Howard L. Grinager *Donald E. Hadrick *Leonard K. Haggin *Gordon F. Higgins *John Hisel F. Eve Hook Grace E. Huck *John A. Jacoway Linova L. Jennewein *Cameron W. Johnson Steven Claire Johnson J. Sue Kana-Mackey John C. Katter Peggy Kieras *Francis A. Kinzler *Otto Ed Kinzler, Jr. Genie Kistler Donna S. Kjonaas *David F. Knecht Henry K. Kor Gene E. Kroger *Donald D. Lagge Thomas Edward Lavery Phillip E. Lint *Robert A. Logan *Glenn I. Lord *Richard A. Lutz David E. Mack

Date Effective 7/1/2014 7/1/2014 7/1/2014 7/1/2014 7/1/2014 12/1/2013 7/1/2014 7/1/2014 7/1/2014 Date Effective 2011 2009 2008 2007 2011 2013 2013 2012 2011 1997 2012 1989 2000 1989 2011 2005 2010 1982 2012 1996 2005 2005 2008 2004 2006 2006 2000 1994 2001 1987 1995 1989 1998 1991 2012 1996 1996 1997 2012 2007 1981 1996 2001 1994 2013 2009 2006 2012 1991 1986 2010 2009 1991 2009 2003 2000 2013 2006 1989 1994 2003 2000

Deborah A. Mack Wilbur Ray Martin Richard M. Mayer *Wayne M. McKirdy Donna J. McLaird *Dwight L. Meier Mark W. Meier *Max E. Meier Janet R. Miller *Peter W. Moe Lionel P.A. Muthiah Marilyn “Lyn” E. Nelson Morris E. Nelson *Walter A. Nelson *Robert P. Nielsen Susan K. O’Connell *Kenneth G. Oswald James D. Patrick Edward E. Pease *Russell M. Peirce James B. Persons *Calvin L. Petersen *James R. Pomeroy Lucian F. Prohaska Gary W. Rae *Theodore B. Rath Sheila B. Richards Penelope J. Ritter *Robert J. Roth *Roger E. Russell Richard L. Salmonson Sunandkumar D. Samuel *Arthur H. Scanson *Walter J. Schott *DeVern E. Schwenn Jeanne Gaard Semrad Robert J. Semrad Mary Ann Sheldon Gail L. Shlanta-Peasley Lyla E. Siebrecht *Robert L. Simmons *Ralph A. Sjursen *Roger A. Smith *Charles R. Sommers *K. James Stein Donna M. Stewart Gerald Alvin Stolp *R. Earl Stucke Richard Sykes Wayne L. Tieszen *James G. Towler *Minoru Tsukamoto *Richard A. Unkenholz Albartus Lee VanEssen *Gustav K. VanTassel *L. Donald Veglahn *Roland R. Walkes Donald A. Watt *Warren Wenzel *A. Julian Wigen Peary A. Wilson *Russell C. Wilson *Norman E. Winkelman David C. Wu Peggy Ann Zerface

2011 2010 2002 1991 2004 2002 2010 1999 1987 1998 1992 1996 2011 1987 1986 2013 2000 2008 2006 1994 2012 1998 2002 2000 2011 1995 2006 2010 1996 1991 1996 2013 2010 1995 2000 2010 2005 2012 1997 1998 2004 1991 1989 1999 1995 1999 2013 1994 2000 2003 1994 1996 1993 2013 1993 1995 1984 2011 2001 2003 2006 2000 1995 2005 2013

54. What associate members have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) a) This year? Name Date Effective b) Previously? Name Marvin Eldridge Muriel A. Oates Marvin Winstryg

Date Effective 1998 2003 2010

55. What provisional members have been previously retired (¶358, 2008 Book of Discipline)? (NOTE: Provisional members who reach mandatory retirement age and have not retired by Jan. 1, 2013 shall be discontinued (¶ 327.7) and listed in Q. 42.) Name Date Effective 56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5): a) This year? Name Date Effective Robert Cappel 3/1/14 b) Previously? Name Date Effective Fern Bailey 2013 Larry Guenther 2007 Gary Johnson 2011 Marlyn Kuper 2001 Jan Price 2012 Grace Rhodes 2012 Rae Speiser 2011 57. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference: By appointment category and conference relationship? (NOTES: (1) Where applicable, the question numbers on this report form corresponding to each category have been placed in parenthesis following the category title. Where these question numbers appear, the number reported in that category should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions. (2) For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows: ¶344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency. ¶344.1b): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement by the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. ¶344.1d): the number of clergy members appointed to other valid ministries, confirmed by a 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) (76, 78c) Deacons (in full connection and provisional) serving Beyond the Local Church (¶331.1a, b) (78a,b) Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1a, c) (77a)

Deacons in Full Connection

Elders in Full Connection

Provisional Deacons

Provisional Elders

Assoc. Members & Affiliate Members With Vote

Full– time Local Pastors

Part– time Local Pastors

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx

Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1b) (77b)

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx

Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1d) (77c)

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx

Appointments to Attend School (¶331.3) (79)

xxxxx xxxxx

Appointed to Other Annual Conferences (49)

xxxxx xxxxx

On Leave of Absence (50a1, a2)

xxxxx xxxxx

On Family Leave (50a3, a4)

xxxxx xxxxx

On Sabbatical Leave (51)

xxxxx xxxxx

On Medical Leave (52) On Transitional Leave (50a5) Retired (53, 54, 55) Total Number, Clergy Members Grand Total, All Conference Clergy Members

136

259

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 25

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 15

328

Note: Information on clergy by race and gender in the annual conference is available through the General Council on Finance and Administration at www.gcfa.org.

PART III CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED MINISTRY Note: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL, and LM. 58. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry? Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry Marilyn Spurrell FE Spiritual Formation Stanton Bockwoldt FE Camping 59. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk those certified this year.) Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry Michelle Brennan FD Associate in Christian Education Debra Ball-Kilbourne FE Minister in Christian Education Duane Ewers FE-Retired Minister in Christian Education Carolyn Knight SY Associate in Christian Education Valerie Reinhiller FD Minister in Christian Education Pat Unkenholz FD-Retired Associate in Music 60. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry Sending Conference Katie Peterson Deaconess Christian Education Michigan 61. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry 62. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? Name Clergy/Lay Status

Receiving Conference

Specialized Ministry

PART IV CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY (¶(¶ 271, and 666.10 The Book of Discipline)

63. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 271, and 666.10)? (List alphabetically, by district) Name District Justin Trent Prairie Hills Laura Nordlund Glacial Lakes

PART V DIACONAL MINISTERS

1(Paragraph numbers in questions 65-72 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline) 64. Who constitute the Committee on Investigation (¶2703.3)? (v) Name 65. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? Name Previous Annual Conference

Date

66. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)? Name Previous Annual Conference

Date

67. Who have had their conference relationship as diaconal ministers terminated by Annual Conference action (¶313.3)? (Under ¶313.3a, no vote; under ¶313.3b, v 2/3) Name Date Effective 68. What diaconal ministers have died during the year? a) Effective: Name Date of Birth

Date of Death

b) Retired: Name

Date of Death

Date of Birth

69. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) Name Type of Leave Date Originally Granted 70. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): Name Date Originally Granted 71. Who have returned to active status from extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v)? Name Date Originally Granted 72. 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 Date Effective b) Previously? Name Pat Unkenholz

Date Effective 7/1/1993

PART VI APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS

73. 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 one-quarter increments) is approval granted (for purposes of equitable compensation claim and pension credit) ¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506)? (v 2/3, after 8 years v 3/4): Name Appointment Fraction of Full-Time Service Jennifer Anderson (PE) North Carolina ½-3 yrs DeAnn Eidem (FE) Rapid City-Canyon Lake ½-3 yrs Brian Hazard (FE) Minnesota LTFT-2 yrs Theta Miller (FE) Clergy Assistant ES ½-2 yrs Kris Mutzenberger (FE) Sioux Falls-Sunnycrest ¾-6 yrs st Cody Schuler (FE) Fargo-1 ¾-3 yrs Steve Trefz (FE) Equipper of Lay Servant ¼-1st yr Ministries b) What deacons in full connection and provisional deacons are approved for appointment to less than full-time service (¶331.7)? Name Appointment Fraction of Full-Time Service Jo Flesner (PD) Wesley Neighborhood Outreach ¼-1stst yr Ali McCormick (PD) Sioux Falls First UMC ½-1 yr

74. 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? Appointment Start Date End Date Name 75. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference session? (Attach list. Include and identify Appointments Beyond the Local Church (Deacons) and Appointments to Extension Ministries (Elders). Give effective dates of all changes.) Date 8/1/13

Name Marilyn Spurrell

Status FE

From (Appointment/District) Eastern Sunrise DS

8/1/13

Roger Spahr

8/1/13 8/1/13 8/1/13

Sandra Marquardt Joddy Meidinger Theta Miller

FL PL FE

8/1/13 10/1/13

Matthew Morrison Suzi Grote

PL FL

Watertown Cornerstone UMC ES New LLP Edgeley, Nortonville SAK Voluntary Leave of Absence New LLP Alpena GL

11/8/13

John Peter Anderson

12/1/13 1/1/14

Patricia Mersch Travis Waltner

FE PL

1/1/14

Sarah Herman

1/1/14 2/1/14 4/1/14

Derek Baum Justin Schnackenberg Nancy Manning

FL PL FE

4/1/14 4/1/14

Gwen Mader Dick Boyd

FE RE

5/1/14

John Rainbolt

Fargo Faith Assoc. Pastor (1/2) ES Mohall/Sherwood SAK New LLP Wimbledon/Kensal ** (fulltime) SAK Huron First ** (3/4) GL Page/Hope/Finley ES Britton/Claremont/Hecla ES Dell Rapids GL Serving while in retired status GL SY-Presho/Kennebec/ Reliance PH

To (Appointment District) Eastern Sunrise Co-DS Fargo First UMC Pastor ES Easter Sunrise Co-DS Watertown Cornerstone UMC Pastor ES Cavalier: Trinity, First ES Edgeley, Ashley SAK Clergy Assistant to Co-DS (1/2) ES Sioux Falls Embrace Care Pastor (3/4) GL Altru Health Systems – Valley Memorial Homes, Chaplain Grand Forks ES Surrender Credentials ¶361.4 Retired Status Sioux Falls Embrace Executive Pastor (3/4) GL Wimbledon/Kensal ** (3/4) SAK Huron First (fulltime) Carrington Federated-UMC/UCC (3/4) ES Salem United UMC, PCUSA/Montrose GL Britton/Claremont/Hecla Dell Rapids UMC Presho/Kennebec/Reliance (3/4) PH

76. 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.) (Appointment List) 77. 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)? · Joel Allen (FE)-Dakota Wesleyan, Mitchell SD/CC Mitchell First · Neil Blair (FE)-GBHEM/CC Mitchell First · Roy Caudill (FE)-Glacial Lakes DS · Randy Cross (FE)-Prairie Hills DS · Rebecca Eberhart (FE)-GETS, Evanston, IL/CC Mitchell First · Timothy Eberhart (FE)-GETS, Evanston, IL/CC Mitchell First · Mike Flowers (FL)-Children of the Harvest, Sheyenne, ND/CC Fargo First · Bruce Forbes (FE)-Morningside College, Sioux City, IA/CC Mitchell First · David Heetland (FE)-GETS, Evanston, IL/Mitchell First · David Jacobsen (FE)-Boston University School of Theology, Boston, MA/CC Pierre First · Randy Maddox (FE)-Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC/Sioux Falls First · Russell Masartis (FE)-Tree of Life Ministry, Mission, SD/CC White River/Mission · Theta Miller (FE)-Clergy Assistant Eastern Sunrise LTFT · Keith Nelson (FE)-Sakakawea DS · Paul Smith (FL)-Rushville/Haysprings Charge (Great Plains Conference)

· · · · ·

Roger Spahr (FE)-Eastern Sunrise Co-DS Marilyn Spurrell (FE)-Eastern Sunrise Co-DS Rebecca Trefz (FE)-Director of Ministries Steven Trefz (FE)-Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries LTFT Brandon Vetter (FE)-Mitchell Fusion

b) To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (344.1b)? · Paul Budd (FE)-John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, MO/CC Watertown First · Mark Ellingson (FE)-Altru Health Systems, Grand Forks, ND/CC Holmes · William Gran (FE)-Good Samaritan Society, Sioux Falls, SD/CC Sioux Falls Sunnycrest · Henry Jenkins (PE)-Ramstein Air Base, Germany/CC Rapid City First · Brad Kattlemann (FE)-Joint Army Base Emendorf-Richardson, AK/CC Brookings · Jeanine Kersey-Russell (FE)-St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, ND/CC Bismarck McCabe · Peggy Kieras (RE)-St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA LTFT/CC Grand Forks Zion · Clifford Nelson (FE)-Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND/CC Grand Forks Zion · Randall Phillips (FE)-Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN/CC Sturgis c) To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶344.1d? (v 2/3) · Stan Bockwoldt (FE)-Peace Lutheran (ELCA)/CC Wessington Springs (see provisions of ¶345) · Jo Flesner (PD)-Wesley Neighborhood Outreach, Sioux Falls, SD/CC Sioux Falls Wesley · Dennis Gellhaus (FE)-Gellhaus Carehaus, Aberdeen, SD/CC Aberdeen-North Highland · Suzi Grote (FL)- Altru Health Systems, Grand Forks, ND · Shelly Matthews (FE)-Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth, TX/CC Larimore · Leisa Richards (FE)-Leisa Richards Law, P.C., Albuquerque, NM/CC Aberdeen-North Highland · Randall Spahr (FE)-Hospice of the Red River Valley, Fargo, ND/CC Fargo-Calvary · Craig Vondergeest (FE)-Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC/CC Grand Forks-Wesley

7 8. 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)? · Jay Moon (PD)-Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore KY/CC Sioux Falls Sunnycrest b) Through United Methodist Church-related agencies and schools within the connectional structures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b)? c) Within a local congregation, charge, or cooperative parish (¶331.1c)? Michelle Brennan (FD), Valerie Reinhiller (FD) 79. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose prime appointment is to attend school.) Name Clergy Status School 8 0. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline]? (Attach list) 81. 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.) Stan Bockwoldt listed as Appointed to Extension Ministries - Peace Lutheran (ELCA) (under provision of ¶345) 8 2. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? Fargo, North Dakota/June 4-6, 2015

IV. MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS

BISHOP – Bruce Ough ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE FOR JULY 1 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED The following code system has been adopted to designate the status of the ministers appointed: AF-Affiliate member-Par. 344.4, 586.4d OL-Other Local Pastor AM-Associate member-Par. 321 OP-Provisional Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1 CLM-Certified Lay Minister-Par. 271 OR-Retired Elder Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1 DM-Diaconal Minister-Par. 309.1 (1992 Discipline) PD-Provisional Deacon-Par. 324, 325 DR-Retired Diaconal Minister-Par. 313.2 (1992 Discipline) PE-Provisional Elder-Par. 324, 325 FD-Deacon in full connection-Par. 331 PL-Part-time Local Pastor-Par. 318.2 FE-Elder in full connection-Par. 335 RA-Retired Associate Member-Par. 358.6 FL-Full time Local Pastor-Par. 318.1 RD-Retired Deacon in full connection-Par. 358.6 LTFT-Less than full time-Par. 331.7, 338.2b, 428.7 RE-Retired Full Elder-Par. 358.6 OA-Associate Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1 RL-Retired Local Pastor-Par. 320.5 OD-Deacon Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1 SP-Student Local Pastor-Par. 318.3 OE-Elder Member of other Ann. Conf.-Par. 346.1 SY-Supply OF-Full Member of other denomination-Par. 346.2 TBS-To be supplied GLACIAL LAKES DISTRICT - Roy Caudill, Superintendent GL DISTRIST TOTAL CHURCHES: 71 TOTAL CHARGES: 52 Brookings Area Ministry Team – John Price, Presiding Elder Brookings Area Total UM Churches: 16 Total Charges: 11 Status ARLINGTON (112101)/ Teresa Whetsel FL LAKE PRESTON UNITED (112102) BROOKINGS (112121) Richard Zeck FE Clay Lundberg PE CANISTOTA UNITED UMC/PCUSA (112161) John Price FE COLTON (112181)/CHESTER (112182) Susan Jennys 3/4 PL DELL RAPIDS (112201) David Severtson 3/4 PL ELKTON (112221)/ELKTON UCC Daren Junker OF (AB) FLANDREAU (112241)/EGAN (112242) Robert Salmonson PE HARTFORD (112261) Jan Gross FE HOWARD BEACH (112281) Mary-Lee Lint FE MADISON (112301) Barry Whipkey FL WHITE (112321)/AURORA (112322)/ Martha Brandt 3/4 PL STERLING (112323)

Years 2 2 2 8 1 1 12 2 5 7 2 5

Huron Area Ministry Team – Mark Holland, Presiding Elder Huron Area Total UM Churches: 15 Total Charges: 10 Status Years ALPENA (116101)/ALPENA UCC Brian Semans OF(UCC) 1 CARPENTER (116111) Served by Huron First DESMET (116121)/DESMET UCC James Truesdell OF (UCC) 7 HITCHCOCK (116161)/BROADLAND (116162) Tim Vorlage FE 3 HURON FIRST (116181) Mark Holland FE 3 HURON RIVERVIEW (116201)/VIRGIL (116202) Dean Trapp FE 2 IROQUOIS (116221)/ESMOND (116222)/ Kris Larson FL 15 DOLAND (116223) REDFIELD (116241)/FRANKFORT (116242) Martin Toepke-Floyd FE 1 TULARE UNITED-UMC/UCC (116261) Lorah Houser-Jankord OL (UCC) 6 WOONSOCKET (116281)/ Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell OF (ELCA) 7 WOONSOCKET ELCA/FORESTBERG ELCA Sioux Falls Area Ministry Team – Kyle Reinhiller, Presiding Elder Sioux Falls Area Total Churches: 11 Total Charges: 11 Status BEN CLARE (120101) Bill Bates 1/4 RE BRANDON CELEBRATION (120121) Joel Higgins FE

Years 3 1

GARRETSON UNITED UMC/UCC (120141) Jean Layton OF (UCC) 13 HARRISBURG (120161) Kyle Reinhiller FE 4 SIOUX FALLS ASBURY (120181) Kip Roozen FE 8 SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE (120191) Adam Weber FE 8 Matthew Morrison 3/4 PL 2 Travis Waltner 3/4 PL 2 SIOUX FALLS FIRST (120201) Robert Ruedebusch FE 3 Sara McManus PE 3 Alison McCormick 1/2 PD 1 SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP (120221) Brook McBride FE 4 SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS (120241) R. Duane Coates FE 1 SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST (120261) Ryan Mutzenberger FE 2 Kris Mutzenberger 3/4 FE 2 SIOUX FALLS WESLEY (120281) Laura Borman FE 14 Jo Flesner 1/4 PD 1

Mitchell Area Ministry Team – Nancy Manning, Presiding Elder Mitchell Area Total UM Churches: 16 Total Charges: 11 Status Years ALEXANDRIA (156101)/ETHAN (156102) Russell Stewart PE 3 GEDDES (156121) Wayne Huber FL 4 KIMBALL PROTESTANT PARISH (156141) Daryl Schubert OF(ELCA) 1 MITCHELL FIRST (156161) Kathy Hartgraves FE 3 Katie Rowen PE 1 MT VERNON (156181) Served by Stickney OLIVET (156201)/SCOTLAND (156202) Tom Petersen 3/4 PL 4 PLANKINTON (156221)/WHITE LAKE (156222) Jeff Lathrop FL 3 SALEM UNITED UMC/PCUSA (156241)/ Nancy Manning FE 1 MONTROSE (156242) STICKNEY (156261) John Rainbolt FL 1 WAGNER (156301)/TYNDALL (156302) Laurie Kidd FL 1 WESSINGTON SPRINGS (156321) Martin Avery 3/4 PL 3

Yankton Area Ministry Team -Steve Ziebarth, Presiding Elder Yankton Area Total UM Churches: 13 Total Charges: 9 Status BERESFORD ZION (160101) Mark Ehrmantraut PE CANTON (160121) Steve Ziebarth FE ELK POINT UNITED UMC/UCC (160141) Dave Bambas OL (UCC) GAYVILLE/VOLIN (160161) Served by Vermillion NORTH SIOUX CITY ARK (160181) Jeff Vore 1/2 PL PARKER (160211)/HURLEY (160212) Iva Laudermith FE VERMILLION (160221) Rick Pittenger FE WAKONDA (160241)/IRENE (160242)/ Judy Sayler 3/4 PL VIBORG (160243) YANKTON (160261) Ronald Johnson FE EASTERN SUNRISE DISTRICT - Marilyn Spurrell, Co-Superintendent Roger Spahr, Co-Superintendent Theta Miller, Clergy Assistant ES DISTRICT TOTAL CHURCHES: 58 TOTAL CHARGES: 38 Aberdeen Area Ministry Team - Ross Reinhiller, Presiding Elder Aberdeen Area Total UM Churches: 14 Total Charges: 9 Status ABERDEEN FAITH (204101) Jack Erickson LTFT RE ABERDEEN FIRST (204121) Ross Reinhiller FE Derek Baum FL Val Reinhiller (Executive Minister) FD ABERDEEN NORTH HIGHLAND (204141) Lou Whitmer FL BATH (204161) Supervised by: Aberdeen 1st Loren/Pat Siefken SY BRITTON (204181)/CLAREMONT (204201)/ Gwen Mader FE HECLA (204202)

Years 2 5 4 4 3 4 1 5 6 2 2 Years 6 1 1 1 2 4 1

GROTON (204241)/CONDE (204242) Matt Richards FE LEOLA (204261)/FREDERICK (204262)/ Don Peck SY BARNARD UCC Supervised by Aberdeen 1st MELETTE NORTHWESTERN (204281)/ Peggy Jo Wobbema OF MANSFIELD PCUSA/BRENTFORD UCC WEBSTER (204301)/BRISTOL-BUTLER (204302) Justin Iverson PE Watertown Area Ministry Team - Sara Nelson , Presiding Elder Watertown Area Total UM Churches: 12 Total Charges: 7 Status CLARK (208101)GARDEN CITY (208102)/ Mark Tracy FL HENRY (208103)/KELLERTON(208104) Joy Tracy 1/4 PL CLEAR LAKE (208121)/GARY (208122) Frank McKeehan FE FLORENCE (208141) (Closing 7-1-14) TBS MILBANK CENTRAL (208181) Andrew Bartel FE MILBANK PARKVIEW (208201)/BIG STONE Melanie Reiners 3/4 PL CITY TABOR(208202)/ORTONVILLE, MN (Effective 8/1/14) WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE (208221) Roger Spahr 3/4 FE Kenneth Mund 3/4 PL WATERTOWN FIRST (208241) Sara Nelson FE

5 19 1 1

Years 1 1 5 3 1

27 10 5

Wahpeton Area Ministry Team – Steven Olson, Presiding Elder Wahpeton Area Total UM Churches: 11 Total Charges: 6 Status Years FAIRMOUNT (224121)/BRECKENRIDGE MN Mark Gronseth FE 2 KINDRED CALVARY (224141)/ John Bergh FL 9 KINDRED ZION (224142) LISBON (224161)/LISBON UP (224162)/ Juwle Nagbe FL 2 ENDERLIN (224163) MILNOR (224181)/WYNDMERE (224182)/ Michael Ward FE 7 SHELDON (224183) OAKES (224201)/COGSWELL (224202) Steven Olson FE 12 WAHPETON EVERGREEN (224221) Jennifer Tyler PE 1 Fargo Area Ministry Team - Kevin Kloster, Presiding Elder Fargo Area Total UM Churches: 7 Total Charges: 6 Status Years ARTHUR (228101)/CASSELTON (228102) Wade Miller OF (DOC) 5 FARGO CALVARY (228121) David Motta FE 19 Joel Winckler FE 5 FARGO FAITH (228161) Kevin Kloster FE 5 FARGO FIRST (228181) Marilyn Spurrell 3/4 FE 2 Amy Atkins (Effective 7/15/14) FE 1 Cody Schuler 3/4 FE 3 (The Gathering) John Roberts 3/4 OR 2 (Recovery Worship) HILLSBORO UNITED-UMC/UCC (228221) Dale Emery 1/4 RE 3 WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH (228241) Thomas Bowsher FE 2 Upper Valley Area Ministry Team – Lee Gale, Presiding Elder Upper Valley Area Total UM Churches: 14 Total Charges: 10 Status Years CAVALIER TRINITY (240101)/ Sandra Marquardt FL 2 CAVALIER FIRST (240102) CRYSTAL (240111): Supervised by Lee Gale Margaret Smith SY 9 DRAYTON (240121)/PEMBINA (240122)/ Gary Johnson 3/4 RL 9 HUMBOLDT MN (240124) Robbie Daughtery 1/4 SY 2 GRAFTON FED UMC/PCUSA (240141)/ MINTO Knox Lee Gale FE 12 PCUSA/ST THOMAS (240143) (Northern Valley Parish) GRAND FORKS WESLEY (240161) Howard Baird FE 2 GRAND FORKS ZION (240181) Chang Yi FE 3 HAMILTON (240201) John Werth OF (EPC) 12 HOLMES (240221)/SHARON TRINITY Cheryl Fadley FE 4 ELCA/BEAVER CREEK ELCA LARIMORE (240261)/ARVILLA PCUSA/ Raenelle Sorensen 3/4 PL 7 EMERADO PCUSA

PARK RIVER FEDERATED-UMC/PCUSA (240281)/ Paul Keil FORDVILLE PCUSA

OF (AOG)

SAKAKAWEA DISTRICT -Keith Nelson, Superintendent 5 SAK DISTRICT TOTAL CHURCHES: 65 TOTAL CHARGES: 43 Jamestown Area Ministry Team -_Dayne Zachrison, Presiding Elder Jamestown Area Total UM Churches: 16 Total Charges: 10 Status Years CLEVELAND (332101) David Fisher OF (AOG) 13 EDGELEY (332121)/ASHLEY (332122) Thomas Carlson FL 1 Supervised by Kermit Culver ELLENDALE UNITED UMC/PCUSA (332141) Paul Henschen OF (PCUSA) 6 JAMESTOWN FIRST (332181) Elmo Herman FE 2 Michelle Brennan FD 6 JAMESTOWN ST PAUL (332201) Arlyn Coalter FE 5 MARION (332221)/DICKEY (332222)/JUD (332223) Rodney Ulmer FL 14 NORTONVILLE (332241) TBS STREETER (332281)/MEDINA (332282)/ Hazel Behrens FE 2 TAPPEN (332283) VALLEY CITY (332301) Dayne Zachrison FE 3 WIMBLEDON (332321)/KENSAL (332322) TBS Spirit Lake Area Ministry Team - Judy Banwart, Presiding Elder Spirit Lake Area Total UM Churches: 6 Total Charges: 4 Status Years CANDO (336101)/ROCK LAKE (336103)/ROLLA (336104) Richard Craig FL 7 CARRINGTON FEDERATED-UMC/UCC (336121) Justin Schnackenberg 3/4 PL 1 DEVILS LAKE (336141) Lori Broschat FE 2 LANGDON (336181) Judy Banwart FE 3 Dickinson Area Ministry Team – Paul Lint, Presiding Elder Dickinson Area Total UM Churches: 8 Total Charges: 7 Status Years BEACH COMMUNITY-UMC/UCC (344101) Warren Maxted OF (AOG) 14 BOWMAN (344121) Ron Olson FE 4 DICKINSON (344141) Richard Rinearson OE 1 ELGIN (344161)/EBENEZER UCC Marvin Winstryg 3/4 RA 2 HAZEN (344181)/BEULAH (344182) David Birkeland AM 2 HEBRON (344201) TBS HETTINGER (344221) Paul Lint FE 3 Minot Area Ministry Team – Ray Baker, Presiding Elder Minot Area Total UM Churches: 16 Total Charges: 11 Status Years BOTTINEAU UNITED-UMC / PCUSA (348121) Deborah Burger OF (PCUSA) 6 KENMARE MERGER (348143) Joddy Meidinger FL 1 DUNSEITH (348161)/PEACE ELCA TBS (ELCA) LANSFORD (348191)/LANSFORD ELCA/ Heather Brown OF (ELCA) 6 GLENBURN ELCA MARTIN (348182)/ DRAKE (348183) Gary Ball-Kilbourne LTFT RE 1 MINOT FAITH (348201)/DES LACS (348202) Debra Ball-Kilbourne FE 5 MINOT VINCENT (348221) Raymond L. Baker FE 2 MOHALL (348241)/SHERWOOD (348242)/ Eugene Moeller FL 1 BOWBELLS (348243) Marilyn Moeller 1/4 PL 1 RUGBY EMMANUEL UNITED UMC/PCUSA (348261) Donald Andrews LTFT RE 12 VELVA (348281) Supervised by_______ Geoff Hilton SY 10 WILLISTON (348301) Mark Britton FE 3 Bismarck Area Ministry Team – Bruce Adams, Presiding Elder Bismarck Area Total UM Churches: 19 Total Charges: 11 Status Years BISMARCK CALVARY (352101) Perry Schnabel FE 5 BISMARCK LEGACY (352121) Kermit Culver FE 19 Cory Thrall FL 1 BISMARCK MCCABE (352141) Jennifer Hallenbeck FE 1

LINTON (352161)/STERLING (352162) Marlin Sapp FL MANDAN (352181) Bruce Adams FE MCCLUSKY (352201)/GOODRICH (352202)/ Warren Rhodes FE CHASELEY (352203) MOFFIT (352211) Served by Bismarck-Legacy NAPOLEON (352221)/LEHR (352222) Sarah Herman PE STEELE (352241)/TUTTLE (352242)/ Steve Behrens FE ROBINSON (352243) UNDERWOOD (352261) Darrel Aleson LTFT RE WASHBURN (352281)/CENTER (352282)/ Served by Bismarck Legacy TURTLE LAKE (352283) PRAIRIE HILLS DISTRICT - Randy Cross, Superintendent PH DISTRICT TOTAL CHURCHES: 49 Total Charges: 36 Prairie Harvester Area Ministry Team - Julie Nygaard, Presiding Elder Prairie Harvester Area Total UM Churches: 11 Total Charges: 7 Status CRESBARD (564101)/TOLSTOY (564102) Julie Nygaard FE EUREKA (564121) Kenrad Pederson FE FAULKTON (564141) William Hoffman FE GETTYSBURG (564161)/ONIDA (564162)/ Jeff Adel FE AGAR (564163) MILLER (564181) Mark Johnsen PE SELBY (564201)/MOBRIDGE (564202) Elizabeth Jassmann FE TIMBER LAKE (564221)/TIMBER LAKE ELCA/ TBS ISABEL UCC/TIMBER LAKE AB Northern Hills Area Ministry Team – Scott McKirdy, Presiding Elder Northern Hills Area Total UM Churches: 7 Total Charges: 7 Status BELLE FOURCHE (568101) Robert Duemig FE CAMP CROOK (568121)/BUFFALO UCC Gail Arnold 1/4 RE FAITH (568141)/MARCUS PCUSA Connie Eichinger 1/2 PL LEAD-DEADWOOD TRINITY (568161) Mark Phillips FE PIEDMONT GRACE (568181) Karl Kroger PE SPEARFISH (568201)/ Scott McKirdy FE SUNDANCE, WY (568202) Kenneth Ballard FL STURGIS (568221) Jenene Earl FE Winner Area Ministry Team - Val Rush, Presiding Elder Winner Area Total UM Churches 7 Total Charges 5 Status BURKE (572101)/HERRICK (572102) JAMISON, NE Mark Turner FL COLOME (572121) Ron Snethen 1/4 OF (NAZ) GREGORY (572141) Royal Archer FE MURDO (572161)/DRAPER (572162) Rick Hazen FE WINNER (572201) Val Rush FE

1 3 5 1 2 7

Years 10 2 4 4 3 5

Years 2 4 3 3 2 4 3 4 Years 9 23 10 4 4

Pierre Area Ministry Team - Linda Baldock, Presiding Elder Pierre Area Total UM Churches 10 Total Charges 5 Status Years HIGHMORE (576101)/HARROLD (576102)/ Kori LehrKamp PE 4 BLUNT (576103) PIERRE FIRST (576141) Dan Bader FE 3 Margaret Stempson PE 4 PIERRE SOUTHEAST (576161) Jeri Burns FE 2 PRESHO (576181)/KENNEBEC (576182)/ Lin Jennewein LTFT RE 1 RELIANCE (576183) (Supervised by Val Rush) WHITE RIVER (576201)/MISSION (576202) Linda Baldock FE 5 (Todd-Mellette Parish) Rushmore Area Ministry Team – Darwin Kopfmann, Presiding Elder Rushmore Area Total UM Churches 14 Total Charges 12 Status Years EDGEMONT UNITED UMC-UCC (580101)/ Thomas Peacock 3/4 OR 3 PRINGLE (580102) FAIRBURN (580121) Supervised by: Ed Coates Justin Trent 1/4 CLM 3

HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED-UMC/AB/PCUSA (580141) Clint Walker OF (AB) PHILIP UNITED UMC/PCUSA (580171)/ Kathy Chesney PE INTERIOR PCUSA PRAIRIE VIEW (580160) Morris Nelson 3/4 RE RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE (580181) Eric Grinager FE DeAnn Eidem 1/2 FE RAPID CITY FIRST (580201) Greg Kroger FE John Britt FL RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS (580221) Sharla McCaskell FL RAPID CITY KOREAN CHURCH (580231) TBS RAPID VALLEY (580222) Gary Walters FE RAPID CITY SOUTH MAPLE (580241) John McKnight, Jr. FE WALL (580261)/WASTA (580262) Darwin Kopfmann FE

4 7 1 6 3 1 3 4 5 8 4

APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES (¶344) (1a.) Appointments within the Connectional Structures of United Methodism Status Years Allen, Joel -- CC Mitchell-1st DWU, Mitchell, SD FE 2 Blair, Neil -- CC Mitchell-1st GBHEM FE 3 Caudill, Roy Glacial Lakes DS FE 5 Cross, Randy Prairie Hills DS FE 3 Eberhart, Rebecca -- CC Mitchell-1st GET Seminary, Evanston, IL FE 5 Eberhart, Timothy -- CC Mitchell-1st GET Seminary, Evanston, IL FE 3 Flowers, Mike -- CC Fargo-First Children of the Harvest, Sheyenne, ND/ FL 4 Associate Director for Missional Impact Forbes, Bruce -- CC Mitchell-1st Morningside College, Sioux City, IA FE 24 Heetland, David -- CC Mitchell-1st GET Seminary, Evanston, IL FE 32 Jacobsen, David -- CC Pierre-1st Boston University School of Theology, Boston, MA FE 3 Maddox, Randy -- CC Sioux Falls-1st Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC FE 10 Masartis, Russell -- CC White River/Mission Tree of Life Ministry, Mission SD FE 8 Miller, Theta Clergy Assistant Eastern Sunrise 1/2 FE 2 Nelson, Keith Sakakawea DS FE 5 Spahr, Roger Eastern Sunrise Co-DS FE 2 Spurrell, Marilyn Eastern Sunrise Co-DS FE 6 Trefz, Rebecca Director of Ministries FE 1 Trefz, Steven Conf Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries 1/4 FE 1 Vetter, Brandon Mitchell Fusion FE 1 (1b.) Under Endorsement by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Aleson, Darrell -- CC Williston St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, ND LTFT Budd, Paul -- CC Watertown-1st John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, MO Ellingson, Mark -- CC Holmes Altru Health Systems, Grand Forks, ND Gran, William -- CC Sioux Falls-Sunnycrest Good Samaritan Society, Sioux Falls, SD Jenkins, Henry -- CC Rapid City-1st Ramstein Air Base, Germany Kattelmann, Brad -- CC Brookings Army Chaplain, Joint Base Emendorf- Richardson, AK Kersey-Russell, Jeanine -- CC Bismarck-McCabe St. Alexis Medical Center, Bismarck, ND Kieras, Peggy -- CC Grand Forks-Zion St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA LTFT Nelson, Clifford -- CC Grand Forks-Zion Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND Phillips, Randall -- CC Sturgis Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

RE FE FE FE PE FE

27 30 3 12 3 7

FE RE FE FE

7 14 6 10

(1.c) Elders in Service Under the General Board of Global Ministries --- NONE (1.d) Other Extension Ministries Status Years Gellhaus, Dennis -- CC Aberdeen-N Highland Gellhaus Carehaus, Aberdeen, SD FE 19 Grote, Suzi – CC Sioux Falls Wesley Altru Health Systems Chaplain Grand Forks ND FL PL 1 Kelsey, Elizabeth -- CC Miller Huron Counseling Center, Huron, SD RE 11 Matthews, Shelly -- CC Larimore Brite Divinity School, Ft. Worth, TX FE 3 Richards, Leisa -- CC Aberdeen-North Highland Leisa Richards Law, P.C., Albuquerque, NM FE 3 Spahr, Randall -- Fargo Calvary Hospice of the Red River Valley, Fargo, ND FE 9 Vondergeest, Craig -- CC Grand Forks-Wesley Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC FE 10 Deacon Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶331

Flesner, Jo -- CC Wesley Neighborhood Outreach 1/4 PD Sioux Falls SD Moon, Jay -- CC Sioux Falls-Sunnycrest Asbury Seminary, Wilmore, KY PD Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶345 Bockwoldt, Stan -- CC Wessington Springs Peace Lutheran (ELCA), New Lenox, IL FE Appointments Under the Provisions of ¶346.1 Anderson, Jennifer -- CC Yankton North Carolina Conference PE Hazard, Brian -- CC Page Minnesota Conference FE Moorlach, Rob -- CC Groton Minnesota Conference FE Ryoo, Keihwan – CC Rapid City 1st Minnesota Conference FE Sabbatical Leave ¶352 - None Personal Leave of Absence ¶354 (2.a) Freed, Dan Hall, Mina Teri Johnson (Effective 8/15/14) Tkach, Rod Family Leave of Absence ¶354 (2.b) Earl, Martin CC – Sturgis Walters, Laura – CC Bismarck McCabe Medical Leave ¶357 Sayler, Glen – CC Hazen Waisanen, James Deaconesses ¶415.7 Peterson, Katie – CC Williston, Faith, Out in Faith Bakken Oil Rush Ministry

1 2 7 3 2 2 1

1st year 3rd year 1st year 2nd year

FE FE FE FE

1 3 1 2

2nd year 5th year

PE FD

2 5

17th year 9th year

FE FE

17 9

1st year

Appointments to Attend School ¶416.6 – None Certified Candidates for Ministry – Not Appointed Glacial Lakes: Lucas Boomsma, Valerie Hummel, Autumn Krueger, Seth LaBounty Eastern Sunrise District: Nicole Anderson, Dan Fuchs, Barry Hoag, Alyssa Quade, Luke Smith, Thomas Sumers Sakakawea: Prairie Hills District: Kimberly Bachman, Jerry Densmore, Travis Krogman, Nathaniel Mason

CLERGY COMPENSATION BY APPOINTMENT AS OF AUGUST 1, 2014 Parish

Base Salary

Other Comp Parsonage

Cash Allowance

ARP

ABERDEEN FAITH

20,000

7,800

ABERDEEN FIRST

69,366

6,364

21,000

6,000

ABERDEEN FIRST

50,000

4,311

Yes

6,000

ABERDEEN FIRST

50,000

ABERDEEN NORTH HIGHLAND

44,000

Yes

4,000

ALEXANDRIA/ETHAN

38,171

Yes

No 5,000

ALPENA/ALPENA UCC ARLINGTON/LAKE PRESTON UNITED

36,409

Yes

6,000

ARTHUR/CASSELTON

50,130

Yes Yes

3,500

BATH BELLE FOURCHE

45,376

BEN CLARE

10,000

6,000

700

BERESFORD ZION

46,571

Yes

4,500

BISMARCK CALVARY

50,200

Yes

4,000

BISMARCK LEGACY/MOFFIT

73,136

Yes

3,200

BISMARCK LEGACY/MOFFIT

37,000

BISMARCK MCCABE

60,000

8,000 Yes

5,000

BOTTINEAU UNITED BOWMAN

37,865

Yes

BRANDON CELEBRATION

58,800

BRITTON/CLAREMONT/HECLA

41,000

BROOKINGS

77,920

BROOKINGS

38,000

BURKE/HERRICK/JAMISON, NE

37,000

CAMP CROOK/BUFFALO UCC

9,000

CANDO/ROCK LAKE/ROLLA

38,000

CANISTOTA UNITED

39,881

CANTON

56,610

Yes

CARRINGTON FEDERATED

27,014

1,956

Yes

CAVALIER TRINITY/CAVALIER FIRST

36,409

Yes

3,100

CLARK/GARDEN CITY

37,000

Yes

6,750

CLEAR LAKE/GARY

49,000

Yes -

8,250 4,000

Yes

12,000

23,000

5,500

23,000

5,500

Yes

2,000

13,300

No -

Yes Yes

3,479 -

3,000

CARPENTER 4,000

Yes

8,000

CLEVELAND COLOME COLTON/CHESTER

27,013

CRESBARD/TOLSTOY

39,000

CRYSTAL

5,032

DELL RAPIDS

40,000

7,000

Yes

Yes -

DE SMET/DE SMET UCC

9,000 6,500

8,000

6,000

Yes

9,000

Yes

4,500

Yes

DEVILS LAKE

48,500

DICKINSON

50,000

Parish DRAYTON/PEMBINA/HUMBOLDT MN

Base Salary 32,000

Other Comp Parsonage No

Cash Allowance

ARP 22,700

DUNSEITH/PEACE ELCA EDGELEY/ASHLEY

27,000

EDGEMONT UNITED/PRINGLE

6,000

12,000

4,800

ELGIN/EBENEZER UCC

29,100

Yes

4,900

EUREKA

45,000

Yes

3,000

FAIRBURN

7,800

FAIRMOUNT/BRECKENRIDGE

41,000

YES

FAITH/MARCUS PC-USA

11,700

FARGO CALVARY

64,127

Yes

FARGO CALVARY

50,654

FARGO FAITH

55,698

Yes

FARGO FIRST

48,166

15,000

5,000

FARGO FIRST

43,000

15,000

4,000

ELK POINT UNITED ELKTON UNITED ELLENDALE UNITED

FARGO FIRST

9,810

4,000 16,400

4,000 5,000

Yes

FARGO FIRST/FARGO EDGEWOOD/DS

75,783

Yes

FAULKTON

46,865

Yes

5,000

FLANDREAU/EGAN

37,290

Yes

4,500

7,500

FLORENCE

4,000

GARRETSON UNITED GEDDES

41,000

Yes

GETTYSBURG/ONIDA/AGAR

45,320

1,000

Yes

13,650

GRAFTON FEDERATED/ST THOMAS/MINTO PC-USA

57,200

Yes

7,500

GRAND FORKS WESLEY

51,700

Yes

4,000

GRAND FORKS ZION

47,450

GREGORY

53,630

GROTON/CONDE

36,780

2,761

Yes

HARRISBURG

50,185

16,234

4,500

HARTFORD

46,813

Yes

2,800

HAZEN/BEULAH

44,700

3,000

Yes

HENRY/KELLERTON

7,080

3,120

HETTINGER

41,200

Yes

HIGHMORE/HARROLD/BLUNT

36,909

HILLSBORO FEDERATED

30,169

HITCHCOCK/BROADLAND

41,000

Yes

5,200

HOLMES/SHARON TRINITY ELCA/BEAVER CREEK ELCA

37,761

Yes

10,000

Yes

4,100

Yes

8,000 5,250

HAMILTON

8,000

HEBRON

HOT SPRINGS UNITED

Yes

2,500

12,000

10,000 5,000

Parish HOWARD (BEACH)

Base Salary 38,885

Other Comp Parsonage Yes

Cash Allowance -

ARP 4,000

HURON FIRST

61,091

18,000

3,834

HURON RIVERVIEW/VIRGIL

47,380

Yes

6,000

IROQUOIS/ESMOND/DOLAND

37,761

1,000

6,000

10,800

JAMESTOWN FIRST

54,100

JAMESTOWN FIRST

40,000

JAMESTOWN ST PAUL

59,569

KENMARE MERGER

37,500

8,200

KIMBALL PROTESTANT PARISH

41,200

Yes

2,500

KINDRED CALVARY/KINDRED ZION

38,171

LANGDON

38,171

LARIMORE/ARVILLA PC-USA/EMERADO PC-USA LEAD TRINITY

Yes 3,600

4,600 -

Yes

850 5,000

Yes

7,235

3,000

Yes

7,500

32,645

9,834

Yes

7,500

56,328

Yes

4,800

LANSFORD/LANSFORD ELCA/GLENBURN ELCA

LEOLA/FREDERICK/BARNDARD UCC

LINTON/STERLING

39,500

Yes

7,800

LISBON/ENDERLIN/LISBON UNITED PARISH

36,409

Yes

4,500

MADISON

52,000

MANDAN

53,240

MARION/DICKEY/JUD

Yes

4,800

2,400

Yes

4,200

36,018

4,346

Yes

MARTIN/DRAKE

14,000

1,000

MCCLUSKY/GOODRICH/CHASELEY

38,605

Yes

8,500

MELLETTE NORTHWESTERN/MANSFIELD PC-USA/BRENTFORD UCC

MILBANK CENTRAL

58,000

Yes

5,000

MILBANK PARKVIEW/BIG STONE CITY TABOR/ORTONVILLE

37,000

6,750

MILLER

38,325

Yes

6,300

MILNOR/WYNDMERE/SHELDON

41,400

Yes

10,703

MINOT FAITH/DES LACS

43,911

Yes

5,345

MINOT VINCENT

68,125

Yes

4,805

MITCHELL FIRST

60,560

Yes

4,500

MITCHELL FIRST

36,409

MOHALL/SHERWOOD/BOWBELLS

34,500

MOHALL/SHERWOOD/BOWBELLS

15,000

MURDO/DRAPER

YES

4,500

4,000

Yes

38,171

Yes

5,500

N. SIOUX CITY ARK

11,000

7,238

2,250

NAPOLEON/LEHR

37,200

Yes

8,200

OAKES/COGSWELL

41,130

Yes

OLIVET/SCOTLAND

31,000

Yes

7,500

PARK RIVER FEDERATED/FORDVILLE PC-USA

23,000

Yes

2,600

PARKER/HURLEY

39,640

Yes

6,000

PHILIP UNITED/INTERIOR PC-USA

36,409

Yes

3,900

PIEDMONT

44,504

Yes

5,000

PIERRE FIRST

62,500

Yes

5,000

7,000 3,000

5,160

Parish PIERRE FIRST

Base Salary 39,595

Other Comp Parsonage Yes

Cash Allowance -

ARP 2,500

PIERRE SOUTHEAST

38,400

PLANKINTON/WHITE LAKE

36,900

Yes

3,500

Yes

4,200

PRAIRIE VIEW

52,800

PRESHO/KENNEBEC/RELIANCE

30,000

RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE

74,500

RAPID CITY CANYON LAKE

31,412

RAPID CITY FIRST

No -

Yes

10,100 -

8,000

Yes

5,000

2,000

75,500

Yes

3,600

RAPID CITY FIRST

40,678

12,360

3,600

RAPID CITY KNOLLWOOD HTS

39,923

12,000

3,000

978

RAPID CITY KOREAN RAPID CITY SOUTH MAPLE

44,290

RAPID VALLEY

46,750

Yes No

17,400

3,100 3,600

REDFIELD/FRANKFORT

46,000

Yes

5,000

RUGBY UNITED SALEM UNITED/MONTROSE

47,452

Yes

SELBY/MOBRIDGE

38,171

Yes

9,350

SIOUX FALLS ASBURY

59,104

17,300

5,000

SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE

66,000

20,000

2,000

SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE

56,300

SIOUX FALLS EMBRACE

31,355

SIOUX FALLS FIRST

76,650

22,000

2,000

SIOUX FALLS FIRST

40,000

18,000

2,000

SIOUX FALLS FIRST

20,000

SIOUX FALLS HILLTOP

54,650

16,000

1,000

SIOUX FALLS SOUTHERN HILLS

49,000

Yes

4,000

SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST

53,300

Yes

3,000

SIOUX FALLS SUNNYCREST

33,225

1,300

SIOUX FALLS WESLEY

44,330

20,245

3,000

SPEARFISH

56,135

Yes

8,000

STEELE/TUTTLE/ROBINSON

52,000

STICKNEY/MT VERNON

36,018

STREETER/TAPPEN/MEDINA

45,000

Yes

12,000

STURGIS

48,041

Yes

3,500

SUNDANCE, WY

38,000

Yes

3,500

10,550

Yes -

Yes

7,500 -

6,000

TIMBER LAKE/TIMBER LAKE ELCA/ISABEL UCC/TIMBER LAKE AB TULARE UNITED

Yes

UNDERWOOD

VALLEY CITY EPWORTH

49,000

3,600

Yes

4,500

VERMILLION/GAYVILLE/VOLIN

45,448

Yes

5,000

WAGNER/TYNDALL

42,000

Yes

8,000

VELVA

Parish WAHPETON EVERGREEN

Base Salary 41,500

WAKONDA/IRENE/VIBORG

27,307

WALL/WASTA

44,691

Other Comp Parsonage Yes -

Cash Allowance

ARP 6,000

10,000

4,050

Yes

4,200

13,200

2,652

18,081

1,500

WASHBURN/CENTER/TURTLE LAKE WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE

72,874

WATERTOWN CORNERSTONE

36,795

2,341

WATERTOWN FIRST

57,000

644

Yes

4,500

WEBSTER/BRISTOL-BUTLER

37,761

Yes

6,000

WESSINGTON SPRINGS

36,400

Yes

4,400

WEST FARGO FLAME OF FAITH

50,000

Yes

3,000

WHITE/AURORA/STERLING

32,130

Yes

WHITE RIVER/MISSION

37,761

Yes

WILLISTON

52,000

Yes

WIMBLEDON/KENSAL WINNER

53,065

8,950 5,000

5,200

Yes

5,000

Yes

6,000

WOONSOCKET/WOONSOCKET ELCA/FORESTBURG ELCA YANKTON

64,173

Extension Ministry

Base Salary

Yes

Other Comp Parsonage

4,500

Cash Allowance

ARP

Para. 344.1 (a)-Glacial Lakes DS Para. 344.1 (a)-Prairie Hills DS

75,783

Yes

1,000

Para. 344.1 (a)-Children of the Harvest/Associate Director Missional Impact

56,000 44,630

Yes Yes

1,000

75,783

Yes

1,000

75,783

Yes

1,000

21,530

1,000

45,000

Yes

Para. 344.1 (a)-Tree of Life Ministry Para. 344.1 (a)-Sakakawea DS Para. 344.1 (a) -Director of Ministries Para. 344.1 (a)-Director of Laity Para. 344.1 (a)-Fusion

18,000

1,000

V. DIRECTORIES

Diaconate & Specialized Ministry Directory

Diaconal Ministers and Deaconesses

Diaconal Minister Pat Unkenholz Retired 381 Northview Drive, Prescott AZ 86301

Deaconess Jeannine Reynolds Retired 10105 E Navajo PL, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 480-895-3072 Deaconess Katie Peterson 219 1st Ave W, Williston, ND 58801 O: 701-572-7694 C: 906-630-1519 Diaconal Minister of Christian Education Valerie Reinhiller 5219 8th Ave. NE, Aberdeen, SD 57104 O: 605-225-5680 R: 605-725-1991 E: vreinhiller@msn.com

Certified Persons

Michelle Brennan Associate in Christian Education 818 4th Ave SE, Jamestown, ND 58401

R: 701-252-1147

Debra Ball-Kilbourne Minister of Christian Education 5900 Hwy 83 N, Minot, ND 58703 R: 701-838-8665 C: 701-799-1400. E: dbk.central@gmail.com Duane A. Ewers Minister of Christian Education 4820 Sulphur Creek Rd, Nashville TN 37218 R: 615-244-9357 E: duaneaewers@msn.com Carolyn Knight Associate in Christian Education Dir. of Children’s Ministries 601 East Sixth Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 R: 605-996-6409 O: 605-996-7721 Valerie Reinhiller Minister of Christian Education 5219 8th Ave. NE, Aberdeen, SD 57104 O: 605-225-5680 R: 605-725-1991 E: vreinhiller@msn.com Pat Unkenholz Associate in Music 381 Northview Drive, Prescott AZ 86301 R: 928-443-991

E: bellpat2@cableone.net

Missionaries

W. Terrence & Evelyn Erbele GBGM Mission Interpreters 870 Summit Terrace, Ketchikan AK 99901- E: erbele@gmail.com Gordon & Ardell Graner Dominican Republic Iglesia Evangelica Dominicana, Apartado 727, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic E: Ardell: agraner@umcmission.org E: Gordon: ggraner@umcmission.org Website: www.granerfamily.org

Dakotas Missionaries

Rick Jost (Inside Front Cover) Mike & Libby Flowers (Inside Front Cover) Jim and Kathie Konsor Katie Peterson

Haiti Solar Over Project Children of the Harvest Bakken Oil Rush Ministry Out in Faith

Clergy Directory BADER, DANIEL (Monica) PO Box 579 Pierre SD 57501 O: 605-224-5939 R: 605-224-7295 C: 701-840-9802 E: pastordbader@gmail.com BAIRD, HOWARD “Howie” (Megan) 1600 4th Ave N Grand Forks ND 58203 O: 701-772-1869 R: 701-772-3350 C: 605-593-3525 E: howie.gfwesley@midconetwork.com BAKER, RAYMOND (Sarah) 1024 2nd St SE Minot ND 58701 O: 701-838-4425 C: 701-220-4803 E: ray@vincentumc.com BALDOCK, LINDA (Jerry Bottger) PO Box 227 White River SD 57579 O: 605-786-2262 R: 605-259-3682 E: lindambaldock@gmail.com BALL-KILBOURNE, DEBRA G. (Gary) 5900 Hwy 83 N Minot ND 58703 O: 701-838-1540 C: 701-838-8665 E: dbk.central@gmail.com BALL-KILBOURNE, GARY (Debra) 2605 Crescent Dr Minot ND 58703 C: 701-500-0985 E: gbk@prairiescribbler.com BALLARD, KENNETH (Joyce) PO Box 489 Sundance WY 82729 O: 307-283-1954 R: 307-283-1978 E: pastorballard@yahoo.com BAMBAS, DAVID (Carla) P.O. Box 147 Elk Point SD 57025 O: 605-365-2008 C: 605-659-5673 E: vikepastor@gmail.com BANWART, JUDY 201 15th Ave Langdon ND 58249 O: 701-256-2748 R: 701-256-2464 E: pasjban@yahoo.com BARTEL, ANDREW J. “Andy” (Kate) 201 S 5th Milbank SD 57252 O: 605-432-4766 R: 605-432-5363 C: 605-432-4766 E: revandybartel@gmail.com BASS, JERRY (Gail) 166 Columbia Court Grand Forks ND 58203 C: 701-775-5696 E: jbass@dakotasumf.org BATES, WILLIAM L. JR. “Bill” 4904 W 40th St Sioux Falls SD 57106 R: 605-271-0439 C: 605-610-6209 E: igtwlb@knology.net BAUM, DEREK (Lindsy) 2016 16th Ave NW Aberdeen SD 57401 O: 605-225-5680 C: 605-461-3951 E: derek@aberceenfirst.org B: hierostopos.blogspot.com

ADAMS, BRUCE (Cathy) 610 12th St NW Mandan ND 58554 O: 701-663-8909 R: 701-663-1903 C: 605-641-6500 E: bruceadams2261@yahoo.com ADEL, JEFF (Wanda) 101 W Garfield Gettysburg SD 57442 O: 605-765-9702 R: 605-765-2801 C: 605-769-0748 E: pastorjeffa@gmail.com ALESON, DARREL (Deborah) 307 N. Browning Ave Bismarck ND 58504 O: 701-530-7000 F: 701-530-8945 C: 701-390-4446 R: 701-258-9539 E: ddaleson@live.com ALESON, DENNIS (Carol) 8610 Massey Circle Colorado Springs CO 80920 R: 719-282-1226 E: dcaleson@msn.com ALLEN, JOEL (Kitty) 1200 W University Mitchell SD 57301 O: 605-995-2632 C: 606-627-5126 E: joallen@dwu.edu ANDERSON, JEN (Blair) 2231 Strebor St. Durham NC 27705 O: 919-688-7138 C: 605-660-0116 E: jenanderson250@gmail.com ANDERSON, PEDER (Bonnie) 1457 11th St N Apt. 201 Wahpeton ND 58075 C: 701-861-9821 E: pastorpeder.a@gmail.com ANDREWS, DAVID (Dorothy) 4140 4th Ave S Apt 1314 Fargo ND 58103 R: 701-799-0930 E: daveanddor@gmail.com ANDREWS, DONALD (Carolyn) 122 SE 9th St SE Minot ND 58701 C: 701-721-2349 R: 701-839-0937 E: chaplaindon@srt.com ARCHER, ROYAL (Sharleen) 1304 Rosebud Ave Gregory SD 57533 O: 605-835-9221 R: 605-835-8195 C: 605-830-0538 E: royalone@gwtc.net ARNOLD, GAIL (Clara) 11794 Owl Creek Rd Belle Fourche SD 57717 R: 605-892-5007 E: gail.arnold.ga@gmail.com ATKINS, AMY 906 First Ave S Fargo ND 58103 O: 701-232-4416 E: amatkins29@gmail.com AVERY, MARTIN (Jessica) 106 State St Wessington Springs SD 57382 O: 539-1567 R: 605-539-1680 C: 605-651-9096 E: wsumc@venturecomm.net

BEHRENS, HAZEL, (Steve) PO Box 38 Streeter ND 58483 O: 701- 424-3619 R: 701-475-2670 C: 701-880-1256 E: hazel.behrens@me.com B: daytimedreams.wordpress.com BEHRENS, STEVE (Hazel) PO Box 133 Steele ND 58482 O: 701-475-2631 R: 701-475-2670 C: 701-880-1485 E: steve.behrens50@gmail.com BERGH, JOHN (Sharon) PO Box 146 Kindred ND 58051 O: 701-428-3624 E: berghmix@gmail.com BERKENPAS, DARLIS “Dar” (Boyd Bristow) 2004 S Hillview Rd Sioux Falls SD 57110 R: 605-941-9757 C: 605-941-9757 E: darberkenpas@gmail.com BERNARD, MARY ANN PO Box 193 Millport NY 14864 R: 607-739-9071 BIRKELAND, DAVID (Cheryl) PO Box 454 10 3rd St NE Hazen ND 58545 O: 701-748-2339 R: 701-748-2340 E: davidbirkeland@gmail.com BLAIR, NEIL 1001 Nineteenth Ave S PO Box 340007 Nashville TN 37203 O: 615-340-7356 E: neilblair@gmail.com BLUMER, BOYD (Evelyn) 601 Mitchell Blvd Mitchell SD 57301 R: 605-995-1961 E: besquare@mit.midco.net BOCKWOLDT, STANTON 25201 Faraday Rd Manhattan IL 60442 O: 815-485-5327 R: 815-478-3451 C: 312-636-4427 E: sbockwoldt@peacenewlenox.org BORMAN, LAURA J. (Darold) 1508 North Oak Ridge Pl Sioux Falls SD 57110 O: 605-338-4562 R: 605-582-6575 C: 605-321-5218 E: laura.borman@outlook.com BOWSHER, THOMAS “Thom” (Deborah) 709 17th St W West Fargo ND 58078 O: 701-282-5765 C: 701-721-3066 E: pastorthom@cableone.net BOYD, DICK (Cheryl) 4108 S Chestnut Sioux Falls SD 57103 C: 605-941-0258 E: dcboyd@sio.midco.net BRANDT, MARTHA (Kenneth) PO Box 67 White SD 57276 O: 605-629-3581 R: 605-629-2991 C: 605-366-1337 E: marthalbrandt@gmail.com W: facebook.com/marthalbrandt BRENNAN, MICHELLE 802 5th St. SE

Jamestown ND 58401 O: 701-952-3718 R: 701-252-1147 C: 701-269-3640 E: michellebrennan@hotmail.com BRINKMAN, ELMER (Barbara) 1212 7th Ave NE Watertown SD 57201 O: 605-886-9214 R: 701-882-2933 BRITT, JOHN (Kristin) 5120 Cale Ct Rapid City SD 57701 O: 605-342-4498 R: 605-348-7067 C: 605-787-2414 E: john@rapidcityfirst.org BRITTON, MARK (Joni) 325 E 9th St Williston ND 58801 O: 701-572-7694 R: 701-572-9407 C: 701-240-4939 E: mark_softball34@hotmail.com BROCKWAY, ALLAN R. (Martha) 301 2nd St N #3 St. Petersburg FL 33701 BROSCHAT, LORI 1502 5th Ave NE Devils Lake ND 58301 O: 701-230-8065 R: 701-662-2872 C: 701-520-5718 E: lbroschat@gmail.com B: revlorwrites.wordpress.com BROWN, HEATHER % Trinity Lutheran PO Box 157 Glenburn ND 58740 R: 701-720-0000 E: heatherebrown@srt.com BUDD, PAUL (Kim) 400 NW Murray Rd. Lee’s Summit MO 64081 O: 816-246-4343 R: 816-836-2698 BURGER, Deborah PO Box 175 Bottineau ND 58318 O: 701-228-2800 R: 701-228-3159 E: burger.deb@gmail.com BURNS, JERI 1012 Woodview Dr #15 Pierre SD 57501 O: 605-494-0470 C: 605-430-5715 E: jrburns83@yahoo.com BUSHELL, JOHN PO Box 3182 Indian Lake Estates FL 33855 R: 863-692-2101 E: bushelljohn@yahoo.com CARLSON,THOMAS (Britni) 305 5th Ave W Edgeley ND 58433 O: 701-493-2360 R: 701-493-2510 C: 701-226-2596 E: thomas@legacyumc.org CASCINI, WILLIAM M. (Edythe) 6335 O St Apt 631 Lincoln NE 68510 O: 402-488-4471 R:402-486-2371 CATALDO, CHET (Jodi) PO Box 13 Lehr ND 58460 R: 701-378-2327 E: cataldos@gmail.com CAUDILL, ROY (Lazann) 4900 S Pheasant Ln Sioux Falls SD 57108 O: 605-334-5248 R: 605-362-1812 C: 605-940-1742 E: roy.caudill@dakotasumc.org

CHESNEY, KATHY PO Box 727 Philip SD 57567 O: 605-859-2310 R: 605-859-2192 C: 605-280-7127 E: chez@gwtc.net COALTER, ARLYN (Deb) 1023 6th Ave NE Jamestown ND 58401 O: 701-252-3088 R: 701-252-1798 C: 701-388-2161 E: revac54@hotmail.com COATES, J. EDWIN “Ed” (Ginny) 12754 Clubview Dr Hot Springs SD 57747 R: 605-745-4891 E: edcoates@gwtc.net COATES, R. DUANE 921 S. Charlotte Ave Sioux Falls SD 57103 O: 605-371-2065 R: 605-271-9694 C: 605-695-5561 E: dcoates@sohillsumc.org CONRAD-SMART, ELIZABETH “Beth” (Timothy) 813 Jefferson Dr Milbank SD 57252 R: 320-305-1542 E: bethco@midco.net CRAIG, RICHARD “Rick” (Cindy) PO Box 212 Cando ND 58324 O: 701-968-3361 R: 701-968-4565 C: 701-329-1810 E: imrick@gondtc.com CRANDALL, ALVIN Desert Bloom Health and Rehab 60 S 58th St Mesa AZ 85206 R: 408-832-3903 CRIPPEN, DONALD C. (Pauline) 105 Catina Dr Meridianville AL 35759 C: 605-461-9119 E: crippen@santel.net CROSS, RANDOLPH “Randy” (Cheri) 5552 Limelight Ln Rapid City SD 57702 O: 605-343-3172 C: 615-838-1086 F: 605-343-4684 E: randy.cross@dakotasumc.org CULVER, KERMIT (Susan) 4600 Durango Dr Bismarck ND 58503 O: 701-223-4401 R: 701-258-7710 C: 701-391-2340 E: kermit@legacyumc.org B: www.legacyumc.org/blog DAUGHERTY, ROBBIE Lay Supply PO Box 176 Pembina ND 58271 R; 701-825-6906 E: robbiedaughtery@hotmail.com DIEHL, DOUGLAS “Doug” (Dawn) 1132 Lookout Ln Rapid City SD 57701 C: 605-431-1123 E: doug.diehl@dakotasumc.org DOCKTER, THEODORE “Ted” 1607 23rd St S Fargo ND 58103-3716 R: 701-298-6781 E: opaomafritz@gmail.com

DUEMIG, ROBERT (Carolyn) 1838 7th Ave Belle Fourche SD 57717 O: 605– 892-2405 R: 605-723-4196 C: 605-890-1178 E: pastor.bfumc@midconetwork.com EARL, JENENE (Martin) 2580 Starline Ave Sturgis SD 57785 O: 605-720-5578 R: 605-720-6389 C: 605-870-6222 F: 605-720-6222 E: ljearl@juno.com EARL, MARTIN (Jenene) 2580 Starline Ave Sturgis SD 57785 R: 605-720-6389 C: 605-870-0012 E: mjearl4@gmail.com EBERHART, EMIL (Penelope) 5402 Nolan Parkway Oak Park Heights MN 55082 R: 651-275-5156 C: 651-346-8381 E: emil1942@gmail.com EBERHART, PENELOPE “Penny” (Emil) 5402 Nolan Parkway Oak Park Heights MN 55082 R: 651-275-5156 C: 605-310-8504 E: ebhartp@gmail.com EBERHART, REBECCA “Becky” (Timothy) 2118 Lake St Evanston IL 60201 O: 847-866-3938 R: 847-570-0018 C: 847-946-8692 E: becky.eberhart@garrett.edu EBERHART, TIMOTHY (Becky) 2118 Lake St Evanston IL 60201 O: 847-866-3972 R: 847-570-0018 C: 847-946-7221 E: timothy.eberhart@garrett.edu EHRMANTRAUT, MARK (Brenda) 47104 298th St Beresford SD 57004 O: 605-763-2861 C: 605-300-0155 E: marke.umc@gmail.com EICHINGER, CONNIE (James) 6813 Seeaire Black Hawk SD 57718 R: 605-787-5799 C: 605-863-0624 E: godaboveall@hotmail.com EIDEM, DEANN (Eric) 3500 Canyon Lake Dr Rapid City SD 57702 O: 605-348-1080 R: 605-718-3655 C: 605-484-6041 E: deann@rushmore.com ELDRIDGE, MARVIN PO Box 133 Fort Benton MT 59442 R: 406-622-1932 E: mkbj1932@mtintouch.net ELLINGSON, MARK (Betty) 208 N. Berg St PO Box 24 Northwood ND 58267 O: 701-780-1448 C: 218-779-5707 E: mellingson56@gmail.com ELMER, DONALD (Kay Haynes) 2830 NW Pine Cone Dr Issaquah WA 98027 O: 425-837-8905 C: 202-360-7869 E: delmer@communitychange.org W: www.organizergenealogy.org

EMERY, DALE (Helen) 2466 S 40th St Grand Forks ND 58201 O: 701-636-5246 R: 701-772-7718 C: 701-269-1881 E: churchmouseretired@midco.net ERICKSON, JOHN T. “Jack” (Kathy) 811 4th Avenue S PO Box 35 Britton SD 57430-0035 R: 605-448-2900 C: 605-290-5506 E: jack@venturecomm.net EVANS, CARL (Boonie) 4680 NE 32nd St Des Moines IA 50317 O: 515-266-8520 EWERS, DUANE A. (Judy Smith) 4820 Sulphur Creek Rd Nashville TN 37218 R: 615-244-9357 E: duaneaewers@msn.com FADLEY, CHERYL “Sheri” (Dale) 2102 2nd Ave NE Reynolds ND 58275 O: 701-847-2720 C: 701-213-9344 E: sherifadley@gmail.com FANDRICH, SUSAN PO Box 46 Carrington ND 58421 O: 701-652-2288 FIKE, GERALD A. (Phyllis) 8467 W Columbine Dr Peoria AZ 85381-5180 R: 623-334-9176 E: jerryphylf@gmail.com. FINNEY, CHARLES (Darlene) 721 10th Avenue West Mobridge SD 57601 R: 605-845-3267 E: CHASFINN@aol.com FISHER, DAVID 323 5 1/2th St. N Cleveland ND 58424 O: 701-252-5881 R: 701-320-0045 E: chaplain@hi-acres.com FISHER, RICHARD (Donna) 12311 Whitetail Rd Deadwood SD 57732 R: 605-355-9532 E: RIFISH@wildblue.net FITCH, HAROLD E. % Jean Fitch Justice 38 Morganshire Dr Bella Vista AR 72714 R: 479-855-4254 E: revfitch@juno.com FLESNER, JO 3153 S. Tyler Ct. Sioux Falls, SD 57103 C: 307-689-4093 FLOWERS, MIKE (Libby) 3365 81st Ave NE Sheyenne ND 58374 C: 701-799-1174 E: mike.flowers@dakotasumc.org W: Spiritlakeministrycenter.org FORBES, BRUCE Dept of Religious Studies Morningside College. 1501 Morningside Ave Sioux City IA 51106 O: 712-274-5185 R: 612-798-5979 (summer) C: 612-708-3419 R: 712-276-2311 E: forbes@morningside.edu

FOSSUM, RICHARD “Rick” (Nancy) 10185 Upper 178th St W Lakeville MN 55044 C: 701-240-3388 E: rick_fossum@hotmail.com FREED, DAN (Sheila) 127 N Maple St Hebron ND 58638 C: 701-264-9904 E: aprayr4u@hotmail.com GALE, LEE (Terri) 716 Griggs Ave Grafton ND 58237 O: 701-352-2644 R: 701-352-2477 C: 701-371-7845 E: revt1220@gmail.com GELLHAUS, DENNIS (Roberta) 1005 Redwood Ln Aberdeen SD 57401 O: 605-229-7977 R: 605-229-6843 GESCHWINDNER, ANNE (Peter) 93 Putnam St Tunkhannock PA 18657 R: 570-713-0027 GIBSON, JOHN 5409 Love Ln Unit B Indianapolis IN 46268-2409 R: 317-295-9630 GIST, RODNEY “Rod” (Doris) 1635 S. Cleveland Ave #301 Sioux Falls SD 57103 R: 605-332-4510 C: 605-759-0978 E: rdgist@sio.midco.net GRAN, WILLIAM (Brenda) 4800 West 57th St Sioux Falls SD 57108 O: 605-362-3151 R: 605-274-2504 C: 605-261-4322 E: bgran@good-sam.com GRAY, BRUCE (Margaret) 1328 Trail Ridge Circle Brookings SD 57006 R: 605-692-5817 E: revbcg@swiftel.net GREENOUGH, DONALD (Vivian) % Steve Greenough 701 N Savannah Dr Sioux Falls SD 57103 R: 605-335-6717 E: gdonvivgreeno@sio.midco.net GRINAGER, ERIC (Ruth) 3703 Parkridge Dr Rapid City SD 57702 O: 605-348-1080 R: 605-721-8586 F: 605-343-1007 E: grinager.eric@gmail.com GRINAGER, HOWARD (Karen) 470 E 3rd PO Box 536 Parker SD 57053 R: 605-297-1060 C: 605-280-2624 E: grinager@juno.com GRONSETH, MARK (Colleen “CoCo”) 920 Main St Breckenridge MN 56520 O: 218-643-5158 R: 218-643-6880 C: 605-359-9480 E: markgronseth@gmail.com GROSS, JAN (Deb) PO Box 453 Hartford SD 57033 O: 605-528-3822 R: 605-528-6680 C: 605-360-0821 E: revjan1956@aol.com

GROTE, SUZIE 2530 17th Ave S Grand Forks ND 58201 O: 701-787-7895 C: 605-553-6612 E: 2suziq@gmail.com HADRICK, DONALD (Virjean) 20761 Greenfield Ln Sturgis SD 57785 R: 605-347-8673 HAGGAR, THOMAS “Tom” (Charlene) 321 Wedgewood Dr Lincoln, NE 68510 R: 402-840-9196 C: 605-216-2764 E: char.haggar@gmail.com HAGGIN, LEONARD (Jackie) 4609 S Galway Ave Sioux Falls SD 57106-7548 R: 605-334-6011 E: lejac@midco.net HAIDLE, STANLEY (Ruth) 920 N Minnesota Mitchell SD 57301 O: 605-995-2603 R: 605-996-3909 HALL, MINA (Tom) 327 19TH Ave W West Fargo ND 58078 R: 701-532-0701 C: 701-361-2205 E: mthall08@midco.net HALLENBECK, JENNIFER “Jenny” 1030 N 6th St Bismarck ND 58501 O: 701-255-1160 C: 701-595-6251 E: jhallen03@yahoo.com HAMMOND, KATHY (Wylie) 306 Oak Vista Dr Dandride, TN 37725 C: 701-833-5357 E: khndtn@gmail.com HARTGRAVES, KATHLEEN “Kathy” (Greg) 310 N Rowley Mitchell SD 57301 C: 605-553-6135 O: 605-996-7721 E: kathy@mitchellfumc.org HAZARD, BRIAN (Kandace) 23297 Agate Lake Rd Crosby MN 56441 O: 218-534-3507 C: 218-368-8234 E: brian_hazard@ecunet.org HAZEN, RICK (Jane) 406 2nd St Murdo SD 57559 O: 605-669-2501 R: 605-669-2848 C: 605-933-1803 E: murdoumc@goldenwest.net HEETLAND, DAVID (Kathy) 4333 Payne St. Skokie IL 60076 O: 847-866-3970 R: 847-677-6252 E: david.heetland@garrett.edu HENSCHEN, PAUL (Susan A Simle) PO Box 782 Ellendale ND 58436 O: 701-349-4007 R: 701-349-2245 E: paulhenschen@drtel.net HERMAN, ELMO (Sarah) 210 15th Ave NE Jamestown ND 58407 O: 701-952-3718 C: 701-251-8727 E: pastorelmo@gmail.com HERMAN, SARAH (Elmo) 518 Broadway Napolean ND 58561 O: 701-754-2603 C: 701-731-0274 E: pastorsarah2014@gmail.com

HIGGINS, GORDON (Jeanne) 1900 N. Canyon St. Spearfish, SD 57783 H: 605-578-3523 C: 605-499-8757 E: higgins557@msn.com HIGGINS, JEANNE (Gordon) 1900 N Canyon St Spearfish SD 57783 H: 605-578-3523 C: 605-499-8757 E: higgins557@msn.com HIGGINS, JOEL (Leslie) 500 Pasque Flower Trail Brandon SD 57005 O: 605-582-7995 E: pastor joel@alliancecom.net HILTON, GEOFF (Jennifer) Lay Supply 1904 7th St NW Minot ND 58703 R: 701-838-8755 HISEL, JOHN 1302 Willow Dr Aberdeen SD 57401 C: 605-957-5528 E: jhisel@yahoo.com HOFFMAN, WILLIAM F. (Sheila) 218 12th Ave S PO Box 411 Faulkton SD 57438 O: 605-598-6580 C: 605-840-1801 E: revwilly3@gmail.com HOLLAND, MARK (Janace) 1060 Riverview Huron SD 57350 O: 605-352-8604 R: 605-350-7211 C: 605-350-7211 E: mark@huronfumc.org HOOK, EVE 1149 Gold Hill Rd Shannon NC 28386 R: 910-875-6956 HUBER, WAYNE (Susan) 408 South Minnesota St Mitchell SD 57301 R: 605-996-5578 O: 605-337-2356 E: dhuber@mit.midco.net HUCK, GRACE E. 19566 Old Belle Rd Spearfish SD 57783 R: 605-642-2541 HUNT, KEN Box 434 Timber Lake SD 57656 O: 605-865-3567 C: 605-220-2159 E: hunt.k@att.net IVERSON, JUSTIN 105 E. 9th Ave Webster, SD 57274 O: 605-345-3747 E: websterbristolumc@gmail.com IWERKS, CAROL (Don) 2625 385th Ave Aberdeen SD 57401-8447 O: 605-225-5680 R: 605-225-7473 E: ciwerks@abe.midco.net JACOBSEN, DAVID (Cindy) 1600 Beacon St #502 Brookline MA 02446 O: 617-353-3050 R: 617-232-1811 E: david.schnasa.jacobsen@gmail.com JACOWAY, JOHN (Linda Kropenske) 5310 East Pop Fly Pl Sioux Falls SD 57110 O: 605-371-1205 E: jajacoway@yahoo.com

JANKORD, LORAH HOUSER (Richard) PO Box 153 Tulare SD 57476 O: 605-596-4156 R: 605-596-4256 C: 605-450-0408 E: tulareuc@venturecomm.net JARMAN, JOHN (Carol Windels) 3415 W. Lake Jessie Dr SE Alexandria MN 56308 R: 320-759-0884 or 218-779-4520 E: jtjarman44@gmail.com JASSMANN, ELIZABETH (Royce Massingill) PO Box 291 Selby SD 57472 O: 605-649-7888 R: 605-649-7889 C: 605-222-6172 E: selbyumc@venturecomm.com E: mobridgeumc@midco.net JENKINS, HENRY (Michelle) PSC2 Box 7409 APO-AE 04012 0160-9395-9427 C: 352-396-0607 E: Henry.Jenkins.4@us.af.mail JENNEWEIN, LIN 3502 Reder St Rapid City SD 57702 R: 605-721-7558 C: 605-209-3799 E: linjen@rushmore.com JENNYS, SUSAN PO Box 278 Colton, SD 57018 107 N 5th St Beresford, SD 57004 O: 605-446-3835 JOHNSEN, MARK (Lisa) 610 E 4th Ave Miller SD 57362 O: 605-853-3656 C: 605-204-2040 E: pastormarkjohnsen@gmail.com JOHNSON, CAMERON (Ruth) 10708 Blackburn Ct Las Vegas NV 89134 O: 702-233-3378 E: Camdak@aol.com JOHNSON, GARY (Julie) PO Box 327 Drayton ND 58225 O: 701-454-3880 R: 218-379-3291 C: 218-843-1514 E: gjjson@ruralaccess.net JOHNSON, RONALD “Ron” (Marsha) 1203 West St Yankton SD 57078 O: 605-665-2991 R: 605-665-8887 C: 605-359-3867 E:revron24@gmail.com JOHNSON, STEVE 1904 E Golf Course Ln PO Box 425 Alexandria MN 56308 E: scjohnson3@q.com JOHNSON, TERI (Marty) 2118 Rio Grande Ave Brookings SD 57006 C: 612-384-5779 E: teri.johnson@sdstate.edu JUNKER, DAREN (Bonnie) 406 Antelope St P O Box 218 Elkton SD 57026 O: 605-542-7101 R: 605-542-7102 E: pastor@elktonunitedparish.org

KANA-MACKEY, SUE (Ronald) 7485 93rd Ave NE Hampden ND 58338-9257 O: 701-868-3118 E: jsue@gondtc.com KATTER, JOHN (Judy) 241 East Village Ridge St Springfield MO 65803 E: johnkatter@yahoo.com KATTELMANN, Bradley “Brad” D. (Alison) 234 Austin Loop Ft. Benning, GA 31905 R: 253-249-997 E: revbdk@gmail.com KEIL, PAUL PO Box P Park River ND 58270 O: 701-284-6499 E: pkeil@polarcomm.com KELSEY, ELIZABETH “Beth” 357 Kansas Ave SE Huron SD 57350 KERSEY-RUSSELL, JEANINE (Dan) 812 W Ave A Bismarck ND 58501 C: 701-391-6612 E: jenndannkids@bis.midco.net. KIDD, LAURIE 204 1st St SE Wagner SD 57380 O: 605-384-5382 R: 605-384-5502 C: 605-376-0752 E: wagtynumc@hcinet.net KIERAS, PEGGY OLLMAN (James) 54 Parker Ave Holden MA 01520 R: 508-829-9658 E: PegJK44@aol.com KIMBLE, PERRY (Judy) PO Box 946 Linton, ND 58552 R: 701-254-5380 KINZLER, FRANCIS Elim Rehab and Care Center 3534 University Dr S Fargo ND 58102 R: 701-271-1880 KINZLER, O. EDWARD (Beverly) PO Box 746 Larimore ND 58251 R: 701-343-2205 E: dred@polarcomm.com KISTLER, GENIE H (Butler) (Gary) Summer: 46248 SD Hwy 38 Hartford SD 57033 Winter: 32 Palacio Circle Hot Springs Village AR 71909 R: 605-528-3477 W: 501-226 5313 E: ggkistler@hotmail.com KJONAAS, DONNA T. (Murray Smith) 610 Middle Gulf Dr F-1 Sanibel FL 33957 R: 605-212-7347 E: kjonaasd@gmail.com KLOSTER, KEVIN W. (Tracy) 2007 10th St N Fargo ND 58102 O: 701-232-6844 C: 701-566-2163 E: kevin@fargofaithumc.org KNECHT, DAVID “Dave” (Jane) Summer: 51100 Wolf Ridge Dr Cass Lake MN 56633 R: 218-335-2504 Winter: 1544 S 35th St #102 Fargo, ND 58103 R: 701-280-1281 E: djknecht9@gmail.com

KOPFMANN, DARWIN (Terri) 418 7th Ave PO Box 511 Wall SD 57790 O: 605-279-2359 R: 605-279-2358 C: 605-515-0436 E: dkopf@goldenwest.net KOR, HENRY (Bonnie) 317 E 5th Ave Mitchell SD 57301 R: 605-996-5258 E: hankkor46@gmail.com KROGER, GENE (Barbara) 1898 Stony Point Rd Madison SD 57042 R: 605-256-3667 E: GEK123@aol.com KROGER, GREGORY (Joyceann) 629 Kansas City St Rapid City, SD 57701 O: 605-342-4498 C: 605–321-3342 R: 605-716-9988 E: greg@rapidcityfirst.org KROGER, KARL (Michelle) PO Box 401 Piedmont SD 57769 O: 605-787-4858 C: 605-999-9898 E: karlkroger@gmail.com LAGGE, DONALD 600 1st St #2 Golden CO 80403 R: 720-448-5715 E: chaplain.lagge@gmail.com LARSON, KRIS (Denise) 19768 431 Ave DeSmet SD 57231 O: 605-546-2424 R: 605-854-3518 E: krislarson1@msn.com LATHROP, JEFF (Holly) 301 E 2nd PO Box 7 Plankinton SD 57368 O: 605-942-7365 C: 605-682-9447 E: pastorjefflathrop@gmail.com LAUDERMITH, IVA PO Box 205 Parker SD 57053 O: 605-294-4910 E: revival.laudermith@gmail.com LAVERY, THOMAS “Tom” 7596 Cutters Edge Ct Apt A Dublin OH 43016 C: 201-602-5633 E: tlavery@srt.com LAYTON, JEAN 47831 US Hwy 18 Canton SD 57013 O: 605-594-2126 R: 605-987-3689 E: laytonj@iw.net LEHRKAMP, KORI ANN (Michael) PO Box 631 Highmore SD 57345 O: 605-852-2828 R: 605-852-2106 C: 605-430-4389 E: koriannlehrkamp@hotmail.com LINT, MARY-LEE (Phil) PO Box 116 Howard SD 57349 C: 605-491-5023 R: 605-772-5169 O: 605-772-5383 E: pmllint@alliancecom.net

LINT, PAUL (Brenda) 101 4th Ave N Hettinger ND 58639 O: 701-567-2964 R: 701-567-2806 C: 701-880-8274 E: paulnbrenda@hotmail.com LINT, PHILLIP “Phil” (Mary-Lee) PO Box 116 Howard SD 57349 C: 605-491-2324 R: 605-772-5169 E: pmllint@alliancecom.net LOGAN, ROBERT Beaverdale Estates 4610 Douglas Ave Des Moines IA 50310-5114 R: 515-279-5010 LORD, GLENN (Kaye) 29333 County HWY 35 Underwood, MN 56586 R: 218-495-2820 LUNDBERG, CLAY (Linse) 1502 King Arthur Ct Brookings SD 57006 O: 605-692-4345 C: 605-830-1976 E: pastorclay@brookingsmethodist.org LUTZ, RICHARD “Dick”(Sharon) 7501 Pleasant Valley Rd Oklahoma City OK 73151 O: 405-503-5904 R: 405-771-5904 E: CHAPLUTZ@aol.com MACK, DAVID (Marcia) 713 E ElDorado Ct Sioux Falls SD 56108 R: 605-213-2122 E: davmar0812@att.net MACK, DEBORAH “Deb”(Norm) PO Box 1026 Britton SD 57430 R: 605-448-5357 C: 605-470-0568 E: ndmack@venturecomm.net MADDOX, RANDY (Aileen) Duke Divinity School Durham NC 27708 E: rmaddox@div.duke.edu MADER, GWEN (Rod) 702 3rd Ave Claremont SD 57432 O: 605-294-5831 R: 605-294-5303 C: 605-940-1744 E: revgmader@gmail.com MANNING, NANCY 201 W Jefferson Salem SD 57058 O: 605-425-2245 R: 605-425-2537 C: 605-294-7388 E: nancyserving@gmail.com MARQUARDT, SANDRA (Fred) 107 River St Cavalier ND 58220 O: 701-265-4308 R: 701-265-3148 C: 701-331-1677 E: smarquardt3@gmail.com MARTIN, WILBUR RAY “Ray” (Nina) 3000 Farnam St #7F Omaha NE 68131 R: 402-659-9565 E: pastorwrm@yahoo.com MASARTIS, RUSSELL (Donna) 140 South Roosevelt PO Box 149 Mission SD 57555 O: 605-856-4266 F: 605-856-5835 E: masartisrev@juno.com

MATTHEWS, SHELLY (George Frein) 2101 Lipscomb St Ft Worth TX 76110 O: 817-257-5808 C: 865-569-3974 E: s.matthews@tcu.edu MAXTED, WARREN PO Box 627 Beach ND 58621 O: 701-872-4275 E: revnbev@midstate.net MAYER, RICHARD 2340 Sans Souci Drive Aurora IL 60506 R: 630-896-5307 E: mayerdoc@att.net McBRIDE, BROOK ( Cyndy) 304 E 33rd St Sioux Falls SD 57105 O: 605-338-8689 C: 605-610-7793 E: hilltopbrook@gmail.com McCASKELL, SHARLA (Scott) 5017 Stoney Creek Dr Rapid City SD 57702 O: 605-343-7145 R: 605-791-5880 C: 605-484-4588 E:knollwoodpastor@gmail.com McCORMICK, ALISON 4517 E Asbury Place #204 Sioux Falls, SD 57110 O: 605-336-3652 R: 605-323-8387 E: gofishlover05@gmail.com McKEEHAN, FRANKLIN “Frank” (Sue) 711 5th Ave S Clear Lake SD 57226 O: 605-874-2750 R: 605-874-2520 E: sfmck@itctel.com MCKIRDY, SCOTT (Colleen) 845 N 5th St Spearfish SD 57783 O: 605-642-3457 R: 605-642-2112 C: 605-269-1358 E: Scott.McKirdy@spearfishumc.org MCKIRDY, WAYNE ND Veterans Home 1600 Veterans Dr PO Box 673 Lisbon ND 58054 R: 701-683-6642 C: 701-640-2899 E: mckirdyway@gmail.com MCKNIGHT, JOHN JR (Cheryl) 1130 Dilger Ave Rapid City SD 57701 O: 605-343-1813 R: 605-342-4396 C: 605-786-4558 F: 605-343-0035 E: smapleumc@gmail.com MCLAIRD, DONNA (James) 2430 West 23rd Ave Mitchell SD 57301 R: 605-996-5838 E: donnamclaird@yahoo.com MCMANUS, SARA (Kyle) 401 S Spring Ave Sioux Falls SD 57104 O: 605-336-3652 F: 605-334-9805 C: 605-660-4900 E: pastorsara@sfumc.org MEIDINGER, JODDY (Tami) PO Box 411 Kenmare ND 58746 C: 701-731-0232 E: joddy.meidinger@hotmail.com MEIER, DWIGHT (Signe) 2606 Sungate Dr SW Fargo ND 58103 R: 701-298-0450 E: dwightmeier@gmail.com

MEIER, MARK (Deborah) 2861 Ravines Rd Middleburg, FL 32068 R: 904-586-9865 E: markdebimeier@msn.com MEIER, MAX (Sallie) 1036 Belle Mar Dr West Des Moines IA 50266 R: 515-224-1340 E: max.meier@mediacombb.net MERSCH, PATRICIA “Pat” 1300 Quinell Dr Apt 105 North Sioux City, SD 57049 E: revpatmersch@gmail.com MILLER, JANET REED One 2nd St S #5-409 Fargo ND 58103 R: 701-298-0618 E: janrmil@ideaone.net MILLER, THETA (Wade) PO Box 55 Arthur ND 58006 R: 701-967-8551 C: 701-552-1746 E: revtheta@gmail.com MILLER, WADE (Theta) PO Box 38 Arthur ND 58006 O: 701-967-8559 R: 701-967-8551 C: 701-552-1749 E: wadewmiller@gmail.com MOE, PETER (Grace) 255 Texas St Apt J 344 Rapid City SD 57701 R: 605-721-3430 C: 605-489-3900 E: pmoe32@hotmail.com MOELLER, EUGENE (Marilyn) PO Box 336 Mohall ND 58761 O: 701-756-7272 C: 605-354-1124 E: eugene.moeller@yahoo.com MOELLER, MARILYN (Eugene) PO Box 336 Mohall ND 58761 O: 601-756-7272 C: 605-354-0875 E: marilyn_moeller@yahoo.com MOON, JAY (Pamela) 204 N Lexington Ave Wilmore, KY 40390 R: 859-858-3589 E: jay.moon@asburyseminary.edu MOORLACH, ROBERT 807 Frost Ave Jackson MN 56143 O: 507-847-2681 R: 507-848-5513 C: 605-480-2122 E: umcjackson@q.com MORRISON, MATTHEW (Amy) 2800 E. 57th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57108 O: 605-271-3249 C: 605-366-5009 E: matt@iam.embrace.com MOTTA, DAVID (Mary) 4575 45th St S Fargo ND 58104 O: 701-232-5650 R: 701-232-1435 C: 701-306-0870 E: dave@calvaryfargo.com MUND, KENNETH (Rhonda) 1350 11th St NE Watertown SD 57201 O: 605-886-2242 ext.6 R: 605-886-8971 F: 605-882-8359 C: 605-868-1527 E: musicman@iw.net

MUTHIAH, LIONEL (Marion) 1015 E Cherry St Newberg OR 97132 R: 971-832-8533 E: lionel.muthiah@gmail.com MUTZENBERGER, KRIS (Ryan) 4801 W 41st St Sioux Falls SD 57106 O: 605-361-0899 R: 605-271-0233 C: 605-228-5139 F: 605-361-7191 E: krismutzenberger@gmail.com MUTZENBERGER, RYAN (Kris) 4801 W 41st St Sioux Falls SD 57106 O: 605-361-0899 R: 605-271-0233 C: 605-228-4779 F: 605-361-7191 E: ryanmutzenberger@gmail.com NAGBE, JUWLE (Martha) 209 6th Ave W Lisbon ND 58054 O: 701-683-4479 C: 701-318-4273 E: togbatembloh@gmail.com NELSON, CLIFFORD “Cliff” (Terri) 511 3rd St SE Minot ND 58701 C: 701-740-1027 E: cliffordnelson@trinityhealth.com NELSON, KEITH (Nancy) 1223 Eagles View Ln Bismarck ND 58503 R: 701-224-0173 O: 701-255-0800 C: 701-527-7726 F: 701-255-5070 E: keith.nelson@dakotasumc.org NELSON, MARILYN (Lyn) 9901 Penn Ave S Apt 332 Bloomington MN 55431 R: 952-948-2865 E: 3mackey@gmail.com NELSON, MORRIS (Cathryn) 27532 Renee Ct Hot Springs SD 57747 R: 605-745-3073 C: 605-890-1696 E: mcnelson@gwtc.net NELSON, SARA (Mat) 180 18th St NE Watertown SD 57201 O: 605-886-4427 R:605-882-4707 C: 605-261-6444 E: pastorsara@watertownfirstumc.com NELSON, WALTER A. (Janet) 1115 W Havens #66 Mitchell SD 57301 C: 605-999-8796 NIELSEN, ROBERT P. 200 S W Brookside Dr Apt #116 Grimes IA 50111 R: 515-369-3843 C: 605-941-0113 E: betybobn@gmail.com NYGAARD, JULIE (Steve) PO Box 55 Cresbard SD 57435 O: 605-324-3665 R: 605-324-3235 C: 605-380-0826 E: jnygaard@venturecomm.net OATES, MURIEL (James) 3964 Brooke St Rapid City SD 57701 R: 605-341-3798 E: moates@rap.midco.net O’CONNELL, SUSAN (Bill) 2540 Oak Hills Dr SW Rochester MN 55902 C: 605-633-0028 R: 507-208-4310 E: billsuzyoc@gmail.com

OLSON, RON (Michelle) PO Box 122 Bowman ND 58623 O: 701-523-5492 R: 701-523-5670 C: 701-440-1102 E: ronolson58@gmail.com pastor@bowmanumc.org OLSON, STEVE (Shirley) 210 South 6th St Oakes ND 58474 O: 701-742-2925 R: 701-742-2310 E: norskie@drtel.net OSWALD, KENNETH 2706 21st Ave S Lethbridge Alberta, Canada T1K 1H8 R: 403-320-7798 E: kgosw@telus.net PATRICK, JAMES (Pamela) 5100 Summit View Dr McKinney TX 75071 PEACOCK, TOM (Cindy) 246 South 19th St Hot Springs SD 57747 R: 605-745-4639 C: 605-890-1864 E: revtpeacock@hotmail.com PEASE, EDWARD (Jane) 5608 Farnam Omaha NE 68132 O: 402-346-8800 R: 402-558-6817 PECK, DONALD Lay Supply 409 S Kline Aberdeen SD 57401 R: 605-380-2051 E: dpeck25@abe.midco.net PEDERSON, KENRAD (Mary) PO Box 265 Eureka SD 57437 O: 605-284-2820 R: 605-284-2386 C: 701-269-1619 E: kenradvp@hotmail.com PEIRCE, RUSSELL (Mary) Summer: 511 Douglas Ave A Yankton SD 57078 Winter: 12027 Greenway Circle S #104 Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 C: 561-847-1974 E: rpeir@iw.net PERRY, STEPHEN (Marilyn) 2200 2nd Ave #106 Anoka MN 55303 R: 763-427-6080 C: 605-450-1462 E: historian@centurylink.net PERSONS, JAMES (Eileen) 22517 Deer Meadow Dr Deadwood SD 57732 R: 605-343-5016 C: 605-770-6737 E: jamespersons952@gmail.com B: PersonsToPersons.wordpress.com PETERSEN, CALVIN (Mary) 216 N Pine Vermillion SD 57069 R: 605-624-5347 C: 605-670-1962 E: calmar@vyn.midco.net PETERSEN, TOM (Jean) 190 S 4th St PO Box 56 Olivet SD 57052 R: 605-387-5208 C: 605-660-2393 E: pastortom@goldenwest.net PHILLIPS, MARK (Ginger) 111 S Main St Lead SD 57754 O: 605-584-1328 R:605-584-3614 C: 605-641-7889 E: raok_7@hotmail.com

PHILLIPS, RANDALL “Randy” (Robin) St. Mary’s Hospital M-61 1216—2nd St SW Rochester MN 55902 O: 507-255-4740 R: 507-280-4378 E: phillips.randall@mayo.edu PITTENGER, RICHARD “Rick” (Rebecca “Becky”) 806 Valley View Dr Vermillion SD 57069 R: 605-624-7776 O: 605-624-2179 C: 605-929-7400 E: pulpittvumc@gmail.com POMEROY, JAMES “Jim” (May) 1848 52nd St S Fargo ND 58103 R: 701-281-0286 E: mjpomeroy@cableone.net PRICE, JOHN (Loraine) 104 E Main St PO Box 188 Canistota SD 57012 O: 605-296-3339 R: 605-296-3328 C: 605-630-8409 E:pastor.unitedchurch@goldenwest.net PROHASKA, LUCIAN (Karen) 530 Hansina Ave Volga SD 57071 R: 605-627-5652 E: louprohaska@mchsi.com RAE, GARY (Edith “Edee”) 403 Laura St Harrisburg SD 57032 C: 605-940-7865 E: gwrae@juno.com RAINBOLT, JOHN PO Box 276 Stickney SD 57375 O: 605-732-4358 R: 605-732-4350 C: 402-415-1895 E: higherproduction@live.com RATH, THEODOR “Ted” (Bernice) Summer: 101 Pitcher Park SE Devils Lake ND 58301 Winter: 9508 E Riggs Rd #C121 Sun Lakes AZ 85248 Summer: 701-662-9484 Winter: 480-802-6016 E: teddyrath@gmail.com REICH, ELDON (Donna) 1135 Ashwood Dr Aberdeen SD 57401 R: 605-229-3118 C: 605-380-2337 E: ehreich@nvc.net REINERS, MELANIE 508 E 9th Ave Milbank SD 57252 R: 605-432-4796 C: 605-949-0624 E: mmreiners@itcmilbank.com REINHILLER, KYLE (Becky) 416 Arlene Ave Harrisburg SD 57032 O: 605-767-2253 R: 605-743-5724 C: 605-490-4214 E: kwrein@hotmail.com REINHILLER, ROSS (Valerie “Val”) 5219 8th Ave NE Aberdeen SD 57401 O: 605-225-5680 R: 605-725-1991 E: ross@aberdeenfirst.org REINHILLER, VALERIE “Val” (Ross) 5219 8th Ave NE Aberdeen SD 57401 O: 605-225-5680 R: 605-725-1991 C; 701-426-5456 E: val@aberdeenfirst.org

RENAUD, LINDA (Richard Rinearson) 910 6th St W Dickinson ND 58602 C: 574-312-1283 E: showandtellchrist@ndsupernet.net RHODES, WARREN (Grace) PO Box 376 McClusky ND 58463 O: 701-363-2420 E: wgrhodes@westriv.com RICE, DAN 1309 Walnut Grand Forks ND 58201 R: 701-746-5950 RICHARDS, LEISA 1505 Marcato Lane NW Albuquerque NM 87104 R: 505-228-1667 E: leisa@leisarichardslaw.com RICHARDS, MATTHEW G. 906 North 1st St Groton SD 57445 O: 605-397-8270 R: 605-397-4538 C; 605-695-0740 E: grotonumcpastor@nbc.net RICHARDS, SHEILA (Carlyle) 2705 Railroad Circle Aberdeen SD 57401 R: 605-225-6054 C: 605-228-1258 E: revrich@abe.midco.net RICKENBACH, JOEL (Ann) PO Box 215 Oelrichs SD 57763 R: 605-535-6305 RINEARSON, RICHARD (Linda Renaud) 910 6th St W PO Box 368 Dickinson ND 58602 C: 574-312-8822 O: 701-225-6150 E: dick@dickinsonumc.org RITTER, PENNY JANE PO Box 311 Truman MN 50776 O: 507-776-6576 ROBERTS, JOHN 901 First Ave S Fargo ND 58103 O: 701-232-4416 ROOZEN, PETER KIP (Barbara) 4209 S Bond Ave Sioux Falls SD 57103 O: 605-332-8861 R: 605-271-1441 F: 605-332-1939 C: 605-645-9530 E: kip@sfasbury.org ROTH, ROBERT (Enid) 1218 Silverbrook Lane Spearfish SD 57783 R: 605-559-0777 E: whippoorwillct@juno.com ROWEN, KATIE 310 North Rowley St Mitchell, SD 57301 O: 605-996-7721 E: katie@mitchellfumc.org RUEDEBUSCH, ROBERT “Bob” (Paula) 401 S Spring Ave Sioux Falls SD 57104 O: 605-336-3652 R: 605-271-5666 C: 605-484-1502 E: pastorbob@sfumc.org RUSH, VAL (Teresa) PO Box 225 Winner SD 57580 O: 605-842-0854 R: 605-842-2498 C: 701-523-1346 E:valrush@gmail.com

RUSSELL, ROGER (Stella) 1501 N 9th Ave Place E Newton IA 50208 R: 515-792-7079 RYOO, KEIHWAN “Kevin” (Misook) 1782 Magnolia Ln N Plymouth, MN 55441 O: 952-938-2142 C: 605-877-2040 F: 952-938-2186 E: mnkeumc@hotmail.com SALMONSON, RICHARD “Dick” (Margaret) 1609 3rd Ave E Mitchell, SD 57301 C: 605-999-4335 E: rm.salmonson6@gmail.com SALMONSON, ROBERT “Robbie” (Vickie) 213 E First Ave Flandreau SD 57028 O: 605-997-2857 C: 605-933-0077 E: robsalmonson@hotmail.com SAMUEL, SUNANDKUMAR “Sunny” (Leela) 2404 Alpine Ave Sioux Falls SD 57110 R: 605-371-1421 SAPP, MARLIN (Carol) PO Box 254 Linton ND 58552 R: 701-254-0166 C:701-955-0005 E: ziptwozap@gmail.com SAYLER, GLEN (Corinne) 7720 Midnight Rd Falcon CO 80831 R: 719-494-1431 SAYLOR, JUDY PO Box 325 Wakonda SD 58075 R: 605-267-2584 E: pastorjudy.sd@gmail.com SCANSON, ARTHUR “Art” (Lorraine) 3912 Coleman Bismarck ND 58503 C: 701-391-3912 R: 701– 255-1920 E: lscanson@msn.com SCHNABEL, PERRY (Cynthia) 1223 N 22nd St Bismarck ND 58501 O: 701-255-4281 R: 701-751-2050 C: 701-426-5695 E: pastorperrys@msn.com SCHNACKENBERG, JUSTIN (Kyli) PO Box 46 Carrington ND 58421 O: 701-652-2288 C: 701-659-3062 E: pastorschnack@gmail.com SCHOTT, WALTER “Walt” 1701 Fifth Ave NW Mandan ND 58554 R: 701-663-3421 C: 701-425-1505 E: wschott@bis.midco.net SCHUBERT, DARYL 118 N Grant Ave Madison SD 57042 R: 605-427-2468 C: 605-270-3579 O: 605-778-6410 E: pastor.d.schubert@gmail.com SCHULER, CODY 906 1st Ave S Fargo ND 58103 O: 701-232-4416 C: 701-212-2866 E: cjschuler@gmail.com SCHWENN, DEVERN (Joan) 47872 151st St S Milbank SD 57252 O: 605-432-4766 R: 605-432-5050 C: 605-949-1742 E: djacres@q.com

SEAMANS, BRIAN PO Box 74 Alpena SD 57312 O: 605-338-8272 SEMRAD, JEANNE (Robert) 803 4th St Brookings SD 57006 R: 605-692-5207 E: jeannesemrad@hotmail.com SEMRAD, ROBERT (Jeanne) 803 4th St Brookings SD 57006 R: 605-692-5207 E: b1semrad@hotmail.com SEVERTSON, DAVID (Karen) 2500 W 37th St. Sioux Falls SD 57101 O: 605-446-3835 R: 605-334-5522 C: 605-940-7581 E: pastordave@sio.midco.net SHELDON, MARY ANN 18 Apple Valley Ln Spearfish SD 57783 C: 605-871-9941 E: minotmas@yahoo.com SHLANTA PEASLEY, GAIL (John Peasley) 5228 S Sweetbriar Ct Sioux Falls SD 57108 R: 605-336-0214 C: 480-380-5782 E: gshlanta@gmail.com SIEBRECHT, LYLA (Harlan) Summer: 38342 170th St Redfield SD 57469 R: 605-472-0419 Winter: 9333 E University Dr #45 Mesa AZ 85207 R: 480-380-5782 E: lylaelaine@nvc.net SIEFKEN, PATRICIA (Loren) Lay Supply 14521 405th Ave Conde SD 57434 R: 605-395-6626 E: lpksiefken@nrctv.com SIMMONS, ROBERT (Janet) 212 Vehr Dr Colorado Springs CO 80916 C: 719-314-8663 E:Jlsimmons40@msn.com SJURSEN, RALPH (Harriet) PO Box 14 Arthur ND 58006 R: 701-967-8542 C: 701-989-0704 E: rsjursen@polarcomm.com SMITH, MARGARET Lay Supply 106 Maple St E Cavalier ND 58220 R: 701-265-8853 SMITH, ROGER (Bonnie) 622 Kohlersburg Rd New Bethlehem PA 16242 R: 814-275-2522 E: ras1715@windstream.net SNETHEN, RON (Jeanne) 31686 SD Hwy 44 Winner SD 57580 O: 605-842-3883 R: 605-842-0825 E: ronjean@gwtc.net SOMMERS, CHARLES (Linda) 4404 Mile High Ave Rapid City SD 57701 R: 605-791-2388 C: 212-459-7714 SORENSEN, RAENELLE PO Box 537 Larimore ND 58251 O: 701-343-2458 R: 701-343-2297 C: 701-270-9542 E: theyoke@centurylink.net

SPAHR, RANDALL (Diane) 4890 43rd St S Fargo ND 58104 O: 701-356-1500 R: 701-412-7570 E: rspahr@q.com SPAHR, ROGER (Joan) 232 N Lake Dr Watertown SD 57201 O: 605-886-2242 R: 605-886-5233 C: 605-880-0011 E: roger.spahr@dakotasumc.org SPURRELL, MARILYN 906 1st Ave S Fargo ND 58103 R: 701-532-0234 O: 701-323-4416 C: 605-270-3185 E: marilyn.spurrell@dakotasumc.org E: mspurrell@firstumcfargo.org STEIN, K. JAMES (Loretta) 2519 Ridgeway Evanston IL 60201 O: 312-866-3952 R: 312-864-0649 F: 708-866-3957 STEMPSON, MARGARET “PEGGY” 117 N. Central Ave PO Box 579 Pierre SD 57501 O: 605-224-5939 R: 605-224-5413 C: 565-505-6363 E: peggy96222@aol.com STEWART, DONNA PO Box 287 DeSmet SD 57231 R: 605-854-9369 E: pastordonna@hotmail.com STEWART, RUSSELL (Dulci) PO Box 125 Alexandria SD 57311 O: 605-239-4343 R: 605-239-4496 C: 605-677-9045 E: stewarus35@msn.com STOLP, JERRY A. (Carolyn) 6204 W Misty Glen Place Sioux Falls SD 57106 C: 605-421-8757 E: stolpgas@yahoo.com STUCKE, EARL (Grace) 255 Texas St #F439 Rapid City SD 57701 R: 605-390-4634 E: egstucke@rushmore.com SYKES, RICHARD (Peggy) 402 Center Ave. Curtis NE 69025 O: 308-367-4227 THRALL, CORY (Becky) 420 6th St Washburn ND 58577 O: 701-462-3220 C: 701-319-1137 E: thrallcory@gmail.com TIESZEN, WAYNE 1115 Vander Horck PO Box 256 Britton SD 57430 R: 605-448-5249 E: tieszen@venturecomm.net TKACH, ROD (Marilyn) 306 Oak Vista Dr Dandridge TN 37725 R: 701-220-6220 TOEPKE-FLOYD, MARTIN “Marty” (Tamara “Tammy”) 1326 W 1st St Redfield SD 57469 O: 605-472-0770 R: 605-472-2332 C: 701-325-0378 E:pastor.redfieldumc@midconetwork.com

TOWLER, JAMES (Arlene) 1701 49th St SE St. Cloud MN 56304 C: 320-291-8739 R: 320-240-6388 E: jgt2629@msn.com TRACY, JOY (Mark) 708 N Commercial Ave Clark SD 57225 O: 605-532-3915 R: 605-532-3968 C: 605-881-0040 E: pastor.jtracy@gmail.com TRACY, MARK (Joy) 708 N Commercial Ave Clark SD 57225 O: 605-532-3915 R: 605-532-3968 C: 605-881-5483 E: pastor.mtracy@gmail.com TRAPP, DEAN (Susie) 1640 Simmons Ave SE Huron SD 57350 O: 605-352-6227 R: 605-352-9080 C: 605-354-6227 E: pastordean@santel.net TREFZ, REBECCA (Steven) 2925 Dailey Dr Mitchell SD 57301 O: 605-996-6552 C: 605-201-5391 E: Rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org TREFZ, STEVEN (Rebecca) 2925 Dailey Dr Mitchell SD 57301 R: 605-996-6552 C: 605-251-5316 E: steve.trefz@dakotasumc.org TRENT, JUSTIN Lay Supply 126 Ann St Chadron NE 69337 R: 308-432-8936 TRUESDELL, JAMES PO Box 116 DeSmet, SD 57231 O: 605-854-3927 R: 605-854-9334 E: pastor_desmet@q.com TSUKAMOTO, MINORU (Yoko) 200 S Maple Apt 209 Watertown SD 57201 O: 605-886-5777 R: 605-886-8154 TURNER, MARK (Angela) PO Box 196 Burke SD 57523 O: 605-775-2752 R: 605-775-2057 E: msturner75@yahoo.com TYLER, JEN 1415 Ave A Wahpeton ND 58075 O: 701-642-6202 R: 701-642-4439 C: 202-997-7642 E: pastorjent@gmail.com ULMER, RODNEY (Melissa) PO Box 176 Marion ND 58466 O: 701-669-2209 R: 701-669-2239 E: mrulmer@drtel.net UNKENHOLZ, RICHARD “Dick” (Pat) 1905 Pine Tree Dr Prescott AZ 86303 R: 928-443-9911 E: raunk@cableone.net VAN ESSEN, BERT 202 E Division St Gettysburg SD 57442 E: bvesr@mncomm.com VAN TASSEL, GUSTAV (Sally) 4430 Bauer Farm Drive Lawrence KS 66049 R: 785-749-5927 E: vanslyvt@gmail.com

VEGLAHN, DON (Nancy) 2604 S Lincoln Sioux Falls SD 57105 C: 605-999-7748 E: nveglahn@sio.midco.net VETTER, BRANDON (Vicky) 1435 Pinehurst Ave Mitchell SD 57301 O: 605-995-2920 C: 605-999-7748 E: brandon@mitchellfusion.com VONDERGEEST, CRAIG (Cinda) 205 S Adair St Clinton SC 29325 O: 864-833-8271 R: 864-833-5119 E: cavonderg@presby.edu F: 864-938-3767 VORE, JEFFREY “Jeff” (Bonnie) 851 Willow Dr Dakota Dunes SD 57049 O: 605-780-4767 R: 605-232-4619 C: 712-266-6142 E: jcvore@longlines.com VORLAGE, TIMOTHY “Tim” (Kathleen) PO Box 115 Hitchcock SD 57348 O: 605-266-2135 R: 605-266-2511 C: 605-354-9437 E: hitchcockumc@venturecomm.net WAISANEN, CORI (James) 6202 5th Ave PO Box 120 Selby, SD 57472 C: 701-851-0567 R: 605-281-0968 E: revcori@juno.com WAISANEN, JAMES (Cori) 6202 5th Ave PO Box 120 Selby, SD 57472 R: 605-281-0968 E: jwaisanen@juno.com WALKER, CLINT (Jennifer) 350 N Garden Hot Springs SD 57747 O: 605-745-5640 F: 605-745-5645 R: 605-755-6411 C: 719-468-9549 E: ucpastor@gwtc.com WALKES, ROLAND R. (Verlaine) 2115 2nd St SW #221 Rochester MN 55902 R: 507-289-8756 WALL, ROBERT (Gerrie) 1780 Augusta Dr SW #102 Ft. Myers FL 33907 R: 239-362-1459 E: crbobwall@gmail.com WALTERS, GARY (Laura) 14762 Mustang Ln Rapid City SD 57703 O: 605-393-1526 C: 605-415-7802 E: gary@valley-umc.com W: waltersupnorth.com WALTERS, LAURA (Gary) 14762 Mustang Ln Rapid City SD 57703 O: 605-393-1526 C: 605-415-7391 E: laura.walters77@gmail.com WALTNER, TRAVIS (Sarah) 225 N Carroll Tea SD 57064 O: 605-271-3249 C: 605-359-1390 E: travis@iamembrace.com WARD, MICHAEL “Mike” (Karen) 724 Main St Milnor ND 58060 O: 701-427-9401 R: 701-427-5480 C: 701-680-2035 E: karmi@drtel.net

WATT, DONALD (Trilla) 692 Stallion Springs Way Middleton ID 83644 C: 605-630-3424 E:dw71tw@ymail.com WEBER, ADAM (Becky) 2800 E 57th St Sioux Falls SD 57108 O: 605-271-3249 C: 605-496-8204 E: adam@iamembrace.com WELLSANDT-ZELL, RHONDA 704 Idaho Ave SE Huron SD 57350 R: 605-352-0760 C: 605-350-0542 E: wellzell@yahoo.com WENZEL, WARREN (Iva) 1002 9th St Langdon ND 58249 O: 701-370-0674 R: 701-256-2792 C: 701-265-4595 E: ivawenzel@yahoo.com WERTH, JOHN PO Box 36 Cavalier ND 58220 O: 701-265-4595 E: pastorjohnwerth@gmail.com WHALEY, RUSSELL 1110 24th Ave S #2 Grand Forks ND 58201 C: 701-335-9174 E: russwhaley.com@gmail.com WHETSEL, TERESA (Virgil) 204 S 4th St Arlington SD 57212 O: 605-983-5471 R: 605-983-5252 C: 605-203-3011 E: pastorteresaw@gmail.com WHIPKEY, BARRY (Deb) 1021 NW 7th St Madison SD 57042 O: 605-256-2162 R: 605-556-0143 C: 605-270-2332 E: pastorbarry55@gmail.com WHITMER, LOU 620 15th Ave NE Aberdeen SD 57401 O: 605-226-1279 C: 701-240-5346 E: pastorlou@nvc.net WIGEN, A. JULIAN (Lois) 3010 Morningview Dr Rapid City SD 57702 R: 605-716-7388 E: jwigen@rushmore.com WILSON, PEARY (Eileen) 24927 Sylvan Lake Rd Custer SD 57730 R: 605-673-3401 C: 605-391-0483 E: pawdakota@yahoo.com WILSON, RUSSELL (Doris) 9240 Rudio Rd Billings MT 59101 R: 406-651-1352 WINCKLER, JOEL (Kris) 4575 45th St S Fargo ND 58104 O: 701-232-5650 R: 701-540-4112 F: 701-237-9140 C: 701-238-2176 E: joel@calvaryfargo.com WINKELMAN, NORMAN E. (DeLette) 1105 2nd Ave SW Jamestown ND 58401 R: 701-252-1907 C: 701-320-2003 E: ndwink@csicable.net

WINSTRYG, MARVIN (Helen) 4637 Trenton Dr Bismarck ND 58503 R: 701-516-7407 C: 701-515-7407 E: mwinstryg@yahoo.com WOBBEMA, PEGGY JO 232 4th Ave Mellette SD 57461 O: 605-887-3461 WU, DAVID C. (Shirley) 315 Beckingham Loop Cary NC 27519 R: 919-388-1767 E:dcwu2002@yahoo.com YI, CHANG HYUCK (Youna Rhee) 2588 S 19th St Grand Forks ND 58201 O: 701-772-1893 F: 701-772-8391 R: 701-775-2027 C: 605-999-7345 E: pastorchangyi@gmail.com ZACHRISON, DAYNE (Aimee) 654 9th Ave SW Valley City ND 58072 O: 701-845-0340 R: 701-845-0156 C: 701-840-7294 F: 701-845-0347 E: pastordayne@gmail.com ZECK, RICHARD “Rich” (Bonnie) 625 5th St Brookings SD 57006 O: 605-692-4345 C: 605-651-2270 E: pastorrich@brookings.net ZERFACE, PEGGY 849 130th Ave SE Hope ND 58046 C: 701-360-0700 ZIEBARTH, STEVEN “Steve” (Kathryn “Kathy”) 621 E 4th St Canton SD 57013 O: 605-764-2859 R: 605-558-1422 F: 605-764-0059 C: 605-359-5276 E: steve.cumcoffice@iw.net

Spouses of Deceased Ministers of The Dakotas Conference ATHERTON PRAY, CARNA (Randy A.) 13008 403rd Ave Groton, SD 57445 BAHRENBURG, RACHEL (Henry) 129 E Arikara Bismarck, ND 58501 BOARDMAN, EDNA (Harold) 1914 North 16th St Unit 1 Bismarck, ND 58501 Email: eboard@bis.midco.net BROOKS, CAROL (Arthur) 3102 S University Dr Fargo, ND 58104 BROWN, BONNIE (C.C.) 3219 Stratford Hall Ct Las Vegas, NV 89135 Email: BBrown5724@aol.com BROWN, MELBA (Robert) 318 Littlebrick St #12 Cameron, MO 64429 CISSELL, MARIE (James) 3003 Country Club Dr Rapid City, SD 57702 CUSTER, JOY (Paul) 12501 W 100th Terrace Lenexa, KS 66215 EASTIN, LIZ (Kenneth) 2336 Westlake Circle South Ingelside, TX 78362 E: lizard@the-i.net EBERHART- SWAN, VERNA (Gideon) 200 19th St SE #204 Watertown, SD 57201 vmeswan@wat.midco.net ERDMANN, PHYLLIS (Walter) 5320 W49th St #41 E: perd@sio.midco.net FILLINGIM, ELTON ROSE (William) PO Box 548 GABEL, MARIAN (Glen) 14931 Copper Tree Way GEIMAN, BERNITA (Donald) PO Box 486 HAIRGROVE, ZONA (Kenneth) 12804 Larene Dr. HALBRITTER, BEVERLY (Wesley) 647 S Main Ave #302 HANSUM, HARLAN (Carolyn) PO Box 247 hhansum@siouxvalley.net

Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Carmel, IN 46033 Scotland, SD 57059 Black Hawk, SD 57718 Sioux Falls SD 57104 Montrose, SD 57048

HARRIS, JO (Russell) 101 West Hackberry St HART, BARBARA (Wesley) 4686 44th Ave S HECKMAN, ARLENE (Robert) 519 Heritage Dr #28 HILL, DIANA (Gerald) 16 Horton Court HOLMES, JOYCE (Virgil) 512 2nd Ave S #6 HORNER, DORIS (Charles) 310 Windsor Ct HOTTMAN, RUTH (Henry) 5424 Timberline Trail HULTIN, FREDA (Irvin) 3434 28th St S #108 friedahultin@gmail.com HUNT, GLORINE (Charles) 23046 Hisega Rd JANETZKI, MARGARET (Wendell) 26 Sherry Ln JOHNSON, MARJORIE (Stanley) 212 Wood St KLARUP, PHYLLIS (Donald) Brookstone Estates 300 Lincoln Hwy Rd Apt 12 LEACH, KARLA (Darrel) 4017 S April Place K3j3leach@msn.com LINDBLOOM, DOROTHY (Lloyd Grinager) 1110 N Lake Ave. Apt. 110 B LOUDERBACK, WANDA JEAN (C. Levi) 313 West Plains MAINES, SARA (John) PO Box 1587 MCBRIDE, ELSIE (Robert) 304 E 33rd St E: elsiemcbride@gmail.com MILLER, DORTHY (Lyle) West Hills Retirement 255 Texas St Apt K MILLER, REV. JANET (Cecil) One 2nd St S #5-409 MILLER, LINDA (Marvin) 1528 Lakeview Lane MOBERLY, THELMA (Richard) 109 W 42nd St tfmoberly@yahoo.com MOON, ELDON (Jackie) 769—17th St MORELAND, DOLORES (Kenneth) 13791 Braun Dr E: dmoreland1@comcast.net NIELSEN, EVELYN (Clifford) Luther Park #204 (510 Olive Ave) Eviecliffps23@msn.com OTTE, ELEANOR (George G. Finley) 140 Pine Dr PALMER, LUELLA MAE (Clarence) 3604 S Helena PIEHL, EILEEN (Grant) 2849 158th Ave SE E: Piehl@casselton.net POWER, AVON (Joseph Dudley) 141 W Wabasha St RAGER, MARY ANN (Wayne) 617 E 2nd St Apt 121 RAHN, MARILYN (Donald) 7400 S Louise Ave Apt 229 RITTER, PEG (Charles) 1310 W Madison Pr.ct62@gmail.com RUDOLPH, VELMA (Ervin) Dayton Place, 1950 S Dayton St #230 Phone: (303) 671-0457 E: rev@mailbug.com

Brandon, SD 57005 E: sirrah1955@alliancecom.net 605-582-2093 Fargo, ND 58104 Brookings, SD 57006 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Leonard, ND 58052 Spearfish, SD 57783 Rapid City, SD 57702 Fargo, ND 58104 Rapid City, SD 57702 Ottawa Ontario K2G3LG Springfield, SD 57062 Charleston, IL 61920-3884 Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Clovis, NM 88101 Zuni, NM 87327 Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Rapid City, SD 57701 Fargo, ND 58103 Mitchell, SD 57301 Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Windom, MN 56101 Golden, CO 80401 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Spokane, WA 99303 Casselton, ND 58012 Duluth, MN 55803 Canton, SD 57013 Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Denver, CO 80247

SAMUEL, ESTHER (Jothya) 4214 South Arden Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57103 SHAWCHUCK, VERNA (Norman) 2801 37 ½ Ave S Fargo, ND 58104 SLOAT, EDITH (Orland) 470 23rd St E Unit G West Fargo, ND 58078 SORTLAND, PHYLLIS (John) 305 8th Ave NE Room 230 East Minot, ND 58703 TEICHMANN, JOAN (Richard) 3211 30th Ave S Fargo, ND 58103 E: jvtpiano@aol.com TRAVER, GERALDINE (Frank) 1438 Wisconsin St Brookings, SD 57006 TROTTER-WALLACE, KATHLEEN 10767 Sycamore Rd Lowell, AR 72745 (Richard Trotter) Phone: 579-631-1779 VOAS, BARB (Ken) 508 W Trilby Road Apt 313 Fort Collins, CO 80525 VOS, DORIS (James) PO Box 282 White River, SD 57579 WAGNER, FRANCES (Robert) 111 West 17th St #353 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 E: fwagner@sio.midco.net WERNER, LORRAINE (Edwin) 5030—14th St. W Lot J17 Bradenton, FL 34207 WESLEY, RUBY (Art Wesley) PO 8323 Sebring, FL 33872 E: ruby539@embarqmail.com WHITNEY, EVELYN (Frank L.) 255 Texas St Apt M-202 Rapid City, SD 57701 evelynfccr@aol.com WILLIAMS, LORNA (Harry) 3111 Broadway N #316A Fargo, ND 58102 lcwill@e3digital.com WICKRE MAYER, LINDA (Jerry) 19839 Ivy Road Chelsea, MI 48118 WORKMAN, DOROTHY (David) 2927 SE Village Loop #218 Vancouver, WA 98683 E: ddeeworkman@gmail.com WORNER, LINNEA (George) 2335 Parliament Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Lay Leadership Directory

This directory is a list of laity on Conference committees and agencies, those lay members attending annual conference, lay members by virtue of office, lay equalization, lay conference employees, and certified lay servant leaders. Adams

Cathy

401 13th St NW

Mandan

ND 58554

701-663-1903

cathy.adams23@yahoo.com

Aichele

C B â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ikeâ&#x20AC;?

467 E Brandon Dr

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-258-6418

cb.aich@bis.midco.net

Alsup

Ashley

9870 Greenpoint CT

Summerset

57718

605-721-3955

ashleyalsup@hotmail.com

Aman

Karen

1302 16th St SW

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-252-4783

aaman@csicable.net

Anderson

Nicole

2121 Sheridan Rd

Evanston

60201

605-237-6786

nicole.anderson@garrett.edu

Anderson

Stephanie

43197 SD Hwy 52

Yankton

57078

605-660-8356

sa95livelaugh@gmail.com

Antrim

Elliane

1312 Lakota Ave

Brandon

57005

605-582-3279

jantrim@alliancecom.net

Arlt

David

1313 N Main St

Aberdeen

57401

605-216-3290

daa1313@abe.midco.net

Armstrong

Don

5202 S Woodsedge Tr

Sioux Falls

57108

605-271-8846

donanddawn@sio.midco.net

Austin

Janelle

1715 8th Ave

Belle Fourche

57717

605-569-0618

janelle.austin@spe.midco.net

Baatrup

Gunner

1751 Ohio SW

Huron

57350

605-352-5865

gtrup@midco.net

Bader

Monica

904 Winchester Dr

Pierre

57501

605-224-7295

theBhive4@msn.com

Bader

Nathan

904 Winchester Dr

Pierre

57501

605-224-7295

thebhivefour@msn.com

Bader

Matt

904 Winchester Dr

Pierre

57501

605-224-7295

mcbader@live.com

Bailey

Margaret Ann 901 Franklin St

Burke

57523

605-775-2385

rmbailey@goldenwest.net

Bailey

Fern

1640 N 6th A

Wahpeton

ND 58075

701-640-1640

fmbailey@wah.midco.net

Ballard

Joyce

PO Box 489

Sundance

WY 82729

701-709-0598

brdgbldr2005@yahoo.com

Balsdon

Debra

9373 115th Ave NE

Osnabrock

ND 58269

701-256-5711

haytownship@gmail.com

Balster

Jason

510 14th Court

South St Paul

MN 55075

651-808-2433

jason.balster@my.ndsu.edu

Barnard

Jo Dee

708 15th st. NW

Minot

ND 58703

701-839-4439

jodeebarnard@srt.com

Barrett

Ruth

435 Robbins Dr

Rapid City

Bartle

Faye

8294 72nd St SE

Edgeley

ND 58433

701-493-2419

fbvb@Yahoo.com

Bass

Jodi

1564 11th Ave E

West Fargo

ND 58078

701-610-6110

jodiAbass@yahoo.com

Bass

Amanda

2500 University

Grand Forks

ND 58203

701-610-1050

amanda.bass@gra.midco.net

Beeson

Bonnie

7977 Co Rd 15

Wahpeton

ND 58075

701 274-8944

mbeeson@rrt.net

Beeson

Michael

7977 County Rd 15

Wahpeton

ND 58075

701-274-8944

mbeeson@rrt.net

Bergh

Sharon

PO Box 146

Kindred

ND 58051

701-428-3624

berghmix@gmail.com

Bethke

Gene

41247 178th St

Raymond

57258

605-233-0168

gbethke@itctel.com

Binder

Sean

1331 Silverbrook Lane

Spearfish

57783

605-645-6964

sean@seanbinder.com

Blom

Glenda

522 N Harth Ave

Madison

57042

605-256-2857

blomglenda@sio.midco.net

Blumer

Bruce

1035 N Spencer Lane

Tea

57065

605-770-5156

blumer5@outlook.com

Blumer

Sharon

1035 N Spencer Lane

Tea

57065

605-996-6552

blumer5@outlook.com

Bockwitz

Robert

1627 360th St

Humboldt

MN 56731

218-379-3207

bobbockwitz@yahoo.com

Boettcher

Marvia

308 1/2 E Boulevard Ave Apt A Bismarck

ND 58501

701-258-5594

marvanboe@gmail.com

Bonde

David

122 Port Na Haven St

Fort Pierre

57532

605-223-9287

Borgman

Gloria

PO Box 873

Spearfish

57783

605-642-5321

ron.borgman@yahoo.com

Bottger

Jerry

PO Box 227

White River

57579

605-259-3682

respark7@gmail.com

Bowen

Barbara

21430 E Grindstone Rd

Philip

57567

605-859-2550

barb.bowen@k12.sd.us

Bradley

Don

3612 Kris Ave

Sioux Falls

57103

605-371-2280

donbradl@midco.net

Brady

Kevin

131 Catalina Ave

Vermillion

57069

605-670-1662

bikingbrady@gmail.com

Braun

Kay

607 Hackberry Dr S

Fargo

ND 58104

701-232-1915

braunk@cableone.net

Brewer

Tad

2023 Branding Iron Dr

Spearfish

57783

605-645-9687

hbrewer@rushmore.com

Breidenbach

Pat

737 E 14th Ave

Mitchell

57301

605-996-9230

bridenbach@mit.midco.net

Britt

Matt

1200 W. University Ave. P.O. 456 Mitchell

57301

605-390-5033

matt.britt.11@dwu.edu

Brock

Gail

39561 195th St

57348

605-266-2854

gbrock@venturecomm.net

Hitchcock

rvbarrett@rap.midco.net

57701

Bronson

Cherise

105 West Leslie

Drayton

ND 58225

Brosz

Betty

909 12th St NE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-252-4582

bbrosz@csicable.net

Broten

Louise

2503 Tyler Parkway

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-255-7133

ehbroten@yahoo.com

Brown

Charlotte

PO Box 115

Stickney

57375

605-732-4237

ch_e_brown@hotmail.com

Burchinal

Carroll

1412 N 21st St

Bismarck

ND 58501

701-255-3768

church@bis.midco.net

Buck

Natalie

22 S 10th St

Oakes

ND 58474

701-742-2612

Rodbuckcpa@drtel.net

Buck

Rod

22 S 10th St

Oakes

ND 58474

701-710-0711

Rodbuckcpa@drtel.com

Burkhead

Larry

2701 Mountain Meadow Rd

Rapid City

57702

605-355-0848

Burtz

Alona

626 W 8th St

Winner

57580

605-842-1812

aloanaburtz@ffb-sd.com

Caine

Barb Gilliss

903 5th Ave SE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-252-7026

barb_caine@yahoo.com

Caine

Roger

903 5th Ave SE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-252-7026

roger_caine@hotmail.com

Callies

Kim

45114 Herman Blvd

Madison

57042

Cappel

Bob

207 W 11th St

Yankton

57078

605-665-5677

bobcappel@iw.net

Cappel

Carolyn

1100 W City Limits Rd

Yankton

57078

605-660-8312

ccappel@iw.net

Carnes

Courtland

410 W Hemlock

Beresford

57004

605-763-5427

Carperter

Jannine

47856 281st St

Canton

57013

605-987-5110

Carson

Rose

1121 Williams Ave

Mitchell

57301

605-292-0542

vlcarson@mit.midco.net

Cass

Larry

2013 E Dakota

Pierre

57501

605-224-7777

lgcass@pie.midco.net

Cataldo

Jodi

PO Box 13

Lehr

ND 58460

862-432-0981

jodicataldo@yahoo.com

Caudill

Lazann

4900 Pheasant Lane

Sioux Falls

57108

605-362-1812

Chaplin

Sue

1820 Fulton

Sturgis

57785

605-720-2125

Chase

Chris

212 N 6th St

New Salem

ND 58563

701-202-2003

cckjchase@hotmail.com

Christy

Judy

2598 S 36th St

Grand Forks

ND 58201

701-772-1984

j.christy86@gmail.com

Claggett

John

410 W 13th Ave

Mitchell

57301

605-996-3898

Clark

Katie

1400 Central Ave

Valley City

ND 58072

701 840 3448

crazykatiec@aol.com

Collins

Stacy

1804 7th Ave

Belle Fourche

57717

605-210-0808

collinsclan@outlook.com

Cooper

Evelyn

2702 3rd Ave SE Apt 203

Aberdeen

57401

605-216-0654

Cummins

Tom

21386 393rd Ave

Alpena

57312

605 352-5740

crittercamp@santel.net

Dailie

Sheila

47533 152nd St

Milbank

57252

605-432-6388

jodelkae@yahoo.com

Darling

David

1118 20th St NE

Watertown

57201

605-886-6868

dkdarling@knology.net

Daugherty

Robbie Jane

PO Box 175

Pembina

ND 58271

701-825-6906

robbiedaugherty@hotmail.com

DeMarce

Jackie

502 S Lincoln St

Aberdeen

57401

605-225-5680

fumcbus@nvc.net

Densmore

Jerry

3729 Maple Ave

Rapid City

57701

605-399-2562

jdensmore@rap.midco.net

Desper

Carolyn

913 Poplar St SE

Mandan

ND 58554

701-527-4095

cmc@bis.midco.net

Dirksen

Malcolm

46977 144th St.

Twin Brooks

57269

605-432-6128

dirksen@tnics.com

Dobesh

Vicki

526 Lincoln St

Burke

57523

605-775-2374

therd@gwtc.net

Dockter

Richard

548 2nd St SW

Jamestown

ND 5801

701-952-2452

darrick548@gmail.com

Dravland

Tom

2105 Buffalo

Pierre

57501

605-224-9584

dravland@pie.midco.net

Drabeck

Bob

3526 Maddy Anne Ct

Rapid City

57701

605-348-8801

bbdra@rap.midco.net

Droppers

Layne

500 E 11th St

Yankton

57078

605-660-5414

dropfam94@hotmail.com

Dugas

Norma

4008 Pioneer Dr

Grand Forks

ND 58201

701-772-3559

njdugas@msn.com

Dunham

Annette

21902 416th Ave

Iroquois

57353

605-546-2235

tripout2@santel.net

Dunn

Jeri

PO Box 528

Hettinger

ND 58639

701-567-5357

jeri.dunn@sendit.nodak.edu

Dustin

Jim

529 Maple Lane

Moorhead

MN 56560

218-236-9931

dustinclan@gomoorhead.com

Duval

Sharon

834 3rd Ave N

New Rockford

ND 58356

701-351-2967

cduval@gondtc.com

Egleston

Fred

27723 263rd St

White River

57579

605-452-3419

freed@gwtc.net

Ehrk

Susan

38651 208th St

Wolsey

57384

605-883-4946

rainbowsend@santel.net

Eisenbraun

Linda

21362 Creighton Rd

Creighton

57790

605-457-2692

dkopf@goldenwest.net

Eliason

Steven

2018 Morningside Dr

Brookings

57006

605-692-8157

stevepennye@swiftel.net

Endresen

Lisa

1204 33rd Ave SW

Minot

ND 58701

701-720-0768

lisam@min.midco.net

Ennen

Rick

22nd Ave SE

Menoken

ND 58558

701-673-3434

Epler

Sarah

PO Box 34

Fairburn

57738

605-415-8151

eplersamatha@gmail.com

Erickson

Doug

6304 Westview Rd

Sioux Falls

57107

605-332-2798

ericksonds@sio.midco.net

Evenson

Jane

PO Box 965

Clear Lake

57226

605-874-2417

jkevenson@hotmail.com

Evenson

Dennis

PO Box 965

Clear Lake

57226

605-874-2417

geb@itctel.com

Ewing-Lee

Greg

4287 28th Ave S

Fargo

ND 58104

701-526-3300

ewinglee@hotmail.com

Fadley

Alicia

1541 3rd Ave N

Fargo

ND 58102

701-317-5431

alicia.fadley@gmail.com

Fagerland

Jim

PO Box 161

Center

ND 58530

701-214-3664

jjfog1@hotmail.com

Fast

Mary Jane

206 Bissett

Yale

57386

605-354-1890

cowgirlupfast@yahoo.com

Fields

Gerald

913 S Viola

Milbank

57252

605-432-5777

mgfields@itcmilbank.com

Finn

Cynthia

PO Box 727

Philip

57567

605-859-2310

tfinn@gwtc.net

Finney

Cheryl

235 S Hawthorne Ave

Sioux Falls

57104

605-332-9959

fcheryl6@aol.com

Fischer

Lloyd

1511 16th St SW

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-952-1794

lgfischer@daktel.com

Fischer

Pat

1511 16th St SW

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-952-1794

pfischer@daktel.com

Flowers

Libby

3365 81st Ave NE

Sheyenne

ND 58374

701-799-1174

Spiritlakeministry@outlook.com

Follette

Everett

705 3rd St

Spearfish

57783

605-722-2090

skixc@rushmore.com

Fox

Donald

1108 Sunset St NW

Watertown

57201

605-886-2122

foxdcpa@dailypost.com

Fox

Jean

1108 Sunset St NW

Watertown

57201

605-886-2122

foxdcpa@dailypost.com

Franzen

David

2926 24th Ave S

Fargo

ND 58103

701-799-7442

franzens3@cableone.net

Franzen

LuAnn

2926 24th Ave S

Fargo

ND 58103

701-298-8782

franzens3@cableone.net

Freed

Sheila

PO Box 368

Dickinson

ND 58602

Gabriel

Angelica

14 N Dakota

Vermillion

57069

605-659-0916

artistic_angelica@yahoo.com

Gale

Terri

716 Griggs Ave

Grafton

ND 58237

701-352-2477

revt1220@gmail.com

Galegher

John

PO Box 242

Thompson

ND 58278

701-741-1377

johnGJR@invisimax.com

Galinat

Penny

1114 N Hwy 14 #3

Pierre

57501

605-224-9586

plgalinat@yahoo.com

Gall

Melissa

201 S 5th St

Milbank

57252

605-432-4766

meliss.gall@milbankcentralumc.org

Gebhart

Geniece

1324 Country Club Road

Winner

57580

605-842-2358

Gilmore

Tom

30479 437th Ave

Yankton

57078

605-665-8303

Glennen

Deb

2204 2nd Ave N

Grand Forks

ND 58203

701-775-0956

debrah.glennen@email.und.edu

Goehring

Irene

46163 219th St

Volga

57071

605-826-2030

kandigoe@itctel.com

Goehring

Keith

46163 219th St

Volga

57071

605-826-2030

kandigoe@itctel.com

Goodman

Barbara

1231 W Broadway St

Vermillion

57069

605-624-8113

Goos

Mike

511 6th Ave

Washburn

ND 58577

701-315-0529

goos@beu.midco.net

Gosmire

Doreen

PO 460

Mitchell

57301

605-996-6552

doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org

Gould

Madeline

47347 85th Street

Sioux Falls

57108

605-251-4198

madgould16@gmail.com

Greer

Rita

4021 101st Ave SE

Marion

ND 58466

701-669-2315

rgreer@drtel.net

Gross

John

PO Box 427

White River

57579

605- 259-3356

jgross@aol.com

Guscette

Marjorie

9804 22nd St SE

Wimbledon

ND 58492

701-435-2609

1963mgus@daktel.com

Haffield

PO Box 133

Winner

57580

605-842-2079

haffield@gwtc.net

Hagen

Cliff

518 22nd Ave N

Fargo

ND 58102

701-232-6481

milk2tee@hotmail.com

Hajek

Rita

1003 Main St

Tyndall

57066

605-589-3747

rhajek@hcinet.net

Hakin

Tim

29252 347th Ave

Herrick

57538

605-775-3060

ztim35@gmail.com

Halcrow

Karen

309 S 4th St

Drayton

ND 58225

701-454-6584

Hall

Tom

327 19th Ave W

West Fargo

ND 58078

701-532-0701

tmehall@midco.net

Hallenbeck

Nancy

2509 W 31st St

Sioux Falls

605-360-2352

nghallenbeck@gmail.com

57105

Hannesson

Mary Jo

206 6th Ave NE

Rolla

ND 58367

701-477-6544

jo2015@yahoo.com

Hansel

Brenda

PO. Box 121

Hills

MN 56138

605-413-5391

brendah@alliancecom.net

Hansen

Jerilyn

45406 295th St

Irene

57037

605-263-3449

jerilynhansen@yahoo.com

Hansen

Troy

29797 451st Ave

Irene

57037

605-263-3104

ethansen@iw.net

Hansen

David

45406 295th St

Irene

57037

605-263-3449

jerilynhansen@yahoo.com

Hansen

Chad

1005 Westview Dr

Dell Rapids

57022

605-360-2388

clhansen@siouxvalley.net

Harr

Kaye

36829 175th St

Rockham

57470

605-460-0107

kkharr@nrctv.com

Harris

Jo (Josephine) 101 W Hackberry St.

Brandon

57005

605-582-2093

sirrah1955@alliancecom.net

Harwood

Randy

2801 Lilac Ln N

Fargo

ND 58102

701- 361-2378

biggdaddywood@hotmail.com

Hayenga

Mary

574 Flattop Circle

Spearfish

57783

605-380-2151

mhayenga@nc.net

Hazen

Jane

406 2nd St

Murdo

57559

605-933-1804

murdoumc@goldenwest.net

Heesch

Jeff

1411 Grandview Dr

Watertown

57201

605-520-1272

jeff.heesch@bankeasy.com

Heflin

Christy

1821 115th Ave SE

Daizey

ND 58429

701-733-2413

wac@dakcamps.org

Heidt

Norma (Susie) 1821 11th St SE

Arena

ND 58494

701-867-2798

jsheidt@bektel.com

Heim

Jordan

1427 NE 4th St

Madison

57042

605-270-1513

jheim1513@gmail.com

Heitmann

Deena

PO Box 93

Lake City

57247

605-448-5133

deenakay@me.com

Hemenway

Laura

20281 397th Ave

Huron

57350

605-352-7547

laurah@huronfumc.org

Herman

Janae

1711 Minuteman Dr

Rapid City

57701

605-341-6005

jaluca@rap.midco.net

Herrboldt

Allen

5904 W Elder Dr

Sioux Falls

57106

605-361-3654

amherrb@knowledgy.net

Heupel

Melvin

34403 71st Ave NE

Sterling

ND 58572

701-387-4415

meheupel@bektel.com

Higgins

Jessica

316 River Oak St

Brandon

57005

605-209-7499

Jh3460@k12.sd.us

Hilton

Kerry

215 W Latta St

Sioux Falls

57105

Hilton

Natalie

21877 Running Deer Trail

Piedmont

57769

605-877-2158

nj.hilton@hotmail.com

Hirsch

Heather

1209 Whiting St

Yankton

57078

605- 655-4311

hirschh2012@live.com

Hobein

Derrick

2535 Colonial Dr

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-258-5716

dhobein@bepc.com

Hock

Sarah

304 S Lincoln Ave #9

Madison

57042

Hoefert

Beverly

24944 386th Ave.

Plankinton

57368

605-770-2352

b_hoefert@hotmail.com

Hoff

VirLyn

404 Riverview Dr.

Valley City

ND 58072

701-845-1721

virlynhoff@yahoo.com

Hoff

Jim

319 Bleeker St

Lead

57754

605-722-1249

jmhoff@rushmore.com

Hoff

William

2508 E Harriet Lea

Sioux Falls

57103

605-338-3693

hoff@sio.midco.net

Hohbach

Elissa

PO Box 1416

Watertown

57201

605-682-9854

ehohbach@live.com

Holten

Becky

PO Box 460

Mitchell

57301

605-996-6552

becky.holten@dakcamps.org

Holzwarth

David

43168 Valley View Rd

Yankton

57078

605-665-9896

mdholz37@gmail.com

Howard

Connie

23645 Strato Rim Dr

Rapid City

57702

605-341-4495

chowardrc@gmail.com

Howard

John

23645 Strato Rim Dr

Rapid City

57702

605 484 7932

Jhowardrc@gmail.com

Howen

Lisa

16361 SD Hwy 15

Revillo

57259

605-623-4314

lisamhowen@gmail.com

Huff

Alexis

201 Wright St

Donnybrook

ND 58734

701-833-6397

alexishuff@hotmail.com

Hummel

Valerie

1200 W University Ave

Mitchell

57301

605-995-2600

valerie.hummel.10@dwu.edu

Huss

Rex

1396 48th Ave S

Grand Forks

ND 58201

218-779-3774

r_huss@msn.com

Hyde

Van

2315 Palisades Loop

Sturgis

57785

605-545-4201

vh93@rushmore.com

Irving

Stacie

PO Box 664

Pembina

ND 58271

701-825-6585

stac@polarcomm.com

Jacobson

Cliff

1111 6th St SW

Minot

ND 58701

701-838-8734

Jaeger

Carrie

1209 S Hillsview Rd

Sioux Falls

57110

605-940-4991

Carrie_F@hotmail.com

Janke

Betty

42670 281st St

Olivet

57052

605-387-5490

BettyJ131@hotmail.com

Janke

Delmar

42670 281st St

Olivet

57052

605-622-5714

DelmarJanke@prodigy.net

Jenness

Jim

2503 Tyler Parkway

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-255-7133

lhbroten@yahoo.com

Jensen

Scott

23740 Storm Mountain Rd

Rapid City

605-343-4391

sjensen@dakcamps.org

57702

Jensen

Alyssa

12331 Antler Rd.

Whitewood

57793

605-645-2310

alyssahjensen@hotmail.com

Jensen

Allison

410 North 4th Street

Beresford

57004

605-214-3423

jensensoftball97@yahoo.com

Johnson

Amanda

5870 132nd Ave NW

Williston

ND 58801

701 770-2256

suprmom_02@hotmail.com

Johnson

Carol

212 McLaughlin St NW

Watertown

57201

605-868-4220

caroljohnson@centurylink.net

Johnson

Julie

PO Box 25

Humboldt

MN 56731

218-379-3291

johnson.juliej@gmail.com

Johnson

Taylor

401 S Spring Ave

Sioux Falls

57106

605-413-8851

johnsont@sfumc.org

Johnson

Claudia

21067 431st Ave

DeSmet

57231

605-854-3993

johnsonfarm91@gmail.com

Jones

Janelle

835 W Hill St #205

Spearfish

57783

605-722-5911

jljones@midco.net

Jones

Julia

1122 Lakewood Drive

Pierre

57501

605-224-9346

jtootiewoo@yahoo.com

Jones

Scott

1122 Lakewood Drive

Pierre

57501

605-224-9346

scottddp@yahoo.com

Jones

Peter

1228 N 16th St

Bismarck

ND 58501

701-226-0457

Jones.peter@live.com

Jordheim

Neil

3303 Prairiewood Dr W

Fargo

ND 58103

701-298-0910

neil@heartlandtrust.com

Jost

Richard

928 4th St

Brookings

57006

605-695-0783

rjost@brookings.net

Karlen

Dean

502 S Lincoln St

Aberdeen

57401

605-225-5680

fumcbus@nvc.net

Kaufman

Jeanette

606 N Commercial St

Clark

57225

605-532-3875

pastorjent@gmail.com

Keck

Jacki

703 W 7th

Williston

ND 58801

701-572-7829

jkeck@wil.midco.net

Keller

Jeff

PO Box 107

Pembina

ND 58271

701-825-6980

jkeller@kittson.k12.mn.us

Kerr

Cathy

PO Box 551

Highmore

57345

605-870-2078

ckerr@venturecomm.net

Ketterling

Martin

2113 N Kavaney Dr

Bismarck

ND 58501

701-258-3562

mketterling@bis.midco.net

Kettwig

Jason

1109 Washington Dr

Milbank

57252

605-949-2747

kettwigj@sstel.net

Kimpland

Merton Randy 303 12th Street W

Bottineau

ND 58318

701-228-5205

kimpland@vtma.com

Kinzler

Ron

7633 68th Ave SE

Kulm

ND 58456

701-647-2230

ronkinzl@drtel.net

Kisch

Diane

PO Box 1004

Yankton

57078

605-665-1500

dikisch@gmail.com

Kleese

LaVina

824 5th St NW

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-252-3777

Knodle

Merril

2202 34 1/2 Ave S

Fargo

ND 58104

701-799-9833

Knodle

Carol

2202 34 1/2 Ave S

Fargo

ND 58104

701-799-9833

Knoll

John (Jack)

1260 N Parkview Dr

Bismarck

ND 58501

701-258-3740

jeknoll@midco.net

Koens

Brent

PO Box 187

Faulkton

57438

605-216-0382

281bfcso@venturecomm.net

Jim

Konsor

PO Box 2901

Watford City

ND 58854

605-268-0058

jameskonsor@gmail.com

Kathie

Konsor

PO Box 2091

Watford City

ND 58854

605-742-4151

jameskonsor@gmail.com

Kranzler

Bill

3309 S Rivershore Dr

Moorhead

MN 56560

218-236-7716

billydeank@gmail.com

Krause

Becky

47619 186th St

Brandt

57218

605-874-8227

becky1@itctel.com

Krueger

Autumn

27057 S Cliff Ave

Sioux Falls

57108

605-214-1353

autumnmkrueger@gmail.com

Kuper

Jody

47947 150th Ave

Milbank

57252

605-880-1256

kuperjl@msn.com

Laird

Jerry

213 48th St

Rapid City

57702

605-221-8001

lairdrc@rap.midco.net

Lambert

David

1612 E 2nd Ave

Mitchell

57301

605-999-8749

dlambert@mitchellsd.org

Langland

Laurie

1200 W University Ave

Mitchell

57301

605-995-2134

LaLangla@dwu.edu

Laqua

Ron

978 5th Ave W

Dickinson

ND 58601

701-430-1322

ronlaqua@rrv.net

Larsen

Dean

405 N Garfield Ave

Dell Rapids

57022

605-428-3832

deanl@trelectic.com

Larsen

Jennifer

404 N Linwood Ct

Sioux Falls

57103

605-359-6682

jlarsen@hwalaw.com

Larsen

Marlys

PO Box 172

De Smet

57231

605-854-3015

marlys.larsen@q.com

Larson

Bobbi

709 E 3rd St

Miller

57362

605-853-3866

bglarson@hur.midco.net

Leonard-Carlson Inez

705 Park St #2

Minot

ND 58701

701-839-7131

Lien

Bonnie

155 16th St NE

Watertown

605-868-1088

Lint

Brenda

PO Box 391

Hettinger

ND 58639

Lintvedt

Michelle

29718 SD Hwy 248

Presho

57568

605-895-2148

Sewnsew@kennebectelephone.com

Louks

Jordan

1815 Branding Iron Dr

Spearfish

57783

605-645-0456

Jordan.Louks@yellowjackets.bhsu.edu

57201

merrilkno@aol.com

bonnieinsd@gmail.com paulnbrenda@hotmail.com

Lovrien

Larry

502 S Lincoln St

Aberdeen

57401

605-225-5680

fumcbus@nvc.net

Lovrien

Marshall

502 S Lincoln St

Aberdeen

57401

605-225-5680

fumcbus@nvc.net

Luecke

Pam

PO Box 736

Clear Lake

57226

605-874-2974

Luft

Lisa

1204 33rd Ave SW

Minot

ND 58701

701-720-0768

Lisam@min.midco.net

Lund

El Donna

4250 133 Ave SE

Enderlin

ND 58027

701-437-2063

glund@mlgc.com

Lundon

Nancy

812 3rd St NE

Devils Lake

ND 58301

701-662-5641

nancylundon@yahoo.com

Lutz

Loren

43591 145th St.

Webster

57274

605-520-6315

loren.lutz@k12.sd.us

Lyso

Janice

4204 W Valhalla Blvd #2

Sioux Falls

57106

605-212-2533

jlyso@midco.net

Mack

LeAnn

517 Crescent St

Mobridge

57601

605-845-2489

stanlee@westriv.com

Madsen

Janet

906 E Commercial

Gettysburg

57442

605-769-2441

jmadsen@venturecomm.net

Madsen

Larry

906 E Commercial

Gettysburg

57442

605-765-2746

larry_madsen@hotmail.com

Maki

Carlla

1514 16th Ave SW

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-252-6718

Marsh

Adam

420 1st St NE

Linton

ND 58552

701-254-4443

seymore43@bektel.com

Marsh

Carolyn

2500 Centennial Rd #27

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-254-4443

nanaof7@bektel.com

Marsland

Mike

7108 Timberline Road

Black Hawk

57718

605-381-8896

mike.marsland@blackhillssportsman.com

Martin

Patricia

9734 150th Ave NE

Hamilton

ND 58238

701-265-4550

pattymartin101@hotmail.com

Martin

Marsha

303 Sinclair St

Bottineau

ND 58318

701-228-2178

rmartin@min.midco.net

Martin

Ronnie

303 Sinclair St

Bottineau

ND 58318

701-228-2178

rmartin@min.midco.net

Massengill

Royce

3305 4th Ave

Selby

57472

701-426-1311

rm4831@yahoo.com

Maxwell

Connie

5111 S River Park Place

Sioux Falls

57108

605-359-6501

maxwell@sio.midco.net

McCaskell

Molly

5017 Stoney Creek Dr

Rapid City

57702

605-391-5560

mollymccaskell@hotmail.com

McCay-Smidt

Margaret

320 E 2nd St #1

Hartford

57033

605-951-3039

margasmidt1@msn.com

McDougal

Ken

1605 98th Ave SE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-953-1605

McGuire

Sherry

1509 9th Ave SE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-252--0422

McKirdy

Colleen

1400 Horseshoe Lane

Spearfish

57783

605-642-2112

McLean

Ron

4291 58th St S

Fargo

ND 58104

701-235-1730

rmclean@serklandlaw.com

McMenamy

Michael

1205 W Ralph Rogers Rd

Sioux Falls

57108

605-376-3606

michaelmcmenamy@gmail.com

McMillian

Keith

1220 Idaho Ave SE

Huron

57350

605-352-9446

kmcmillan@hur.midco.net

Meissner

Randy

2121 Morgan Circle N

Mandan

ND 58554

701-663-2305

rdmeissner@bis.midco.net

Meister

Sheri

5812 W 52nd St

Sioux Falls

57106

605-990-7789

sheri.meister@dakotasumf.org

Meyer

Tom

502 S Lincoln St

Aberdeen

57401

605-225-5680

fumcbus@nvc.net

Mickelson

E. Jay

2236 W Prospect

Pierre

57501

605-224-7732

jay.mickelson@k12.sd.us

Miller

Charlene

412 S Truck St

Kimball

57355

605- 680-1974

ckayemiller@gmail.com

Miller

Don

2006 17th St NE

Grand Forks

ND 58203

701-775-5497

Minder

Theresa

1213 Harvest Lane

Rapid City

57701

951-961-4907

Mittleider

Clarence

206 6th Ave SE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-952-4961

Moehring

Sheila

PO Box 172

Blunt

57522

605-962-6447

angelonthego97@gmail.com

Moeckly

Clark

41648 SDHwy 10

Britton

57430

Moering

Sheila

PO Box 172

Blunt

57522

605-962-6447

angelonthego97@gmail.com

Morrison

Karen

3460 Hwy 36

Robinson

ND 58478

701-516-3015

km@bektel.com

Mund

Rhonda

1106 22nd St NE

Watertown

57201

605-886-8071

rhomund@midco.net

Mundt

Morgan

2808 S Melanie Ln

Sioux Falls

57103

605-362-4010

morgandgirl@hotmail.com

Myrick

Ellen

840 S 24th ST

Grand Forks

ND 58233

218-791-3667

emyrick@gra.midco.net

Nadvornik

Robyn

150 B Ave E

Dickinson

ND 58601

701-483-3025

rrrnadvornik@pop.ctctel.com

Bohlen

Nancy

418 Elm Ave

Brookings

605-692-7744

nbohlen@swiftel.net

Nankival

Jerry

1508 14th St N

Wahpeton

ND 58075

701-64-8585

jsnank@wah.midco.net

Narem

Sharon

212 Billings

Lead

57754

605-722-8640

jsnarem@ryshmore.com

Narum

Jeanne

5101 14th Street SW

Minot

ND 58701

701-383-7387

jlnarum@hotmail.com

57006

jmack@csicable.net

Theminders@msn.com

dfnash@brookings.net

Nash

Don

829 Park Ave S Apt 5

Brookings

57006

605-697-5284

Nash

Samantha

1915 Arizonia St

Sturgis

57785

605-661-0432

Nearhood

Bruce

522 Enchanted Pine Rd

Rapid City

57701

605-721-6677

bruce.nearhood@fib.com

Nebelsick

Terry

130 15th St SW

Huron

57350

605-352-5891

terry.nebelsick@k12.sd.us

Neilson

Mary Lee

1228 Chataqua Blvd

Valley City

ND 58072

701-845-5717

marylee@quiltedceiling.com

Nelson

Carol

1023 Canada Ave

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-333-9277

duzmom@hotmail.com

Nelson

Kay

302 3rd St S; PO Box 273

Fairmount

ND 58030

701-474-5471

kaynels@hotmail.com

Nelson

Jeff

1601 Melanine Lane

Sioux Falls

57103

605-351-2818

jeffnelson@sio.midco.net

Nelson

Cyndy

1601 Melanine Lane

Sioux Falls

57103

605-351-2818

cynthianelson@sio.midco.net

Niemeyer

Beth

718 11th St

Brookings

57006

Nordlund

Laura

306 W 8th St

Hartford

57033

605-310-4388

lanordlund74@gmail.com

Olafson

Laura

1690 N Neel

Rapid City

57703

605-716-1690

steveolafson@rushmore.com

Olsen

Nancy

27106 Eagle Ridge Pl

Harrisburg

57032

605-743-5739

jnolsen@sio.midco.net

Olson

Carol

706 3rd St W

Clear Lake

57226

605-874-4321

abcdgmntx@hotmail.com

Ortman

Katie

PO Box 157

Canistota

57012

605-359-3288

unitedchurch@goldenwest.net

Osborn

Gary

10150 178th Ave SE

Fairmount

ND 58030

701-474-5783

Osborne

Ann

9555 22nd ST SE

Wimbledon

ND 58492

701-251-2927

osborne@daktel.com

Ostenson

Bonnie

701 5th Ave SE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-952-3494

abtosten@daktel.com

Ottmar

Tim

PO Box 1397

Jamestown

ND 58402

701-252-7229

tottmar@csicable.net

Oviatt

Nancy

PO Box 1600

Watertown

57201

605-886-5812

oviatt.grocl@midconetwork.com

Owen

Barbara

1918 123rd Ave SE

Luverne

ND 58056

701-388-1253

barb_o11@hotmail.com

Owen

Jon

1918 123rd Ave SE

Luverne

ND 58056

701-845-0680

jwowen1@hotmail.com

Palleria

Frank

1285 Idaho Ave SE

Huron

57350

605-350-0715

cfpalleria@gmail.com

Page

Dave

801 S Viola St

Milbank

57252

Parkinson

Roger

2402 S 38th St

Grand Forks

58201

701-772-1872

parkinson@gra.midco.net

Parsons

Sally

402 Tamarack DR

Rapid City

57701

605-721-6448

sparsons@enetis.net

Pederson

Mary

PO Box 26

Eureka

57437

605-284-2386

Marylip@hotmail.com

Perry

Marilyn

2200 N 2nd Ave #106

Anoka

MN 55303

605-450-1462

espmzp@abe.midco.net

Petermann

Myrna

905 7th St. NW

Mandan

ND 58554

701-663-9711

Petersen

Jean

303 N Elmwood St

Viborg

57070

605-766-9219

tjpetersen@iw.net

Peterson

Myrene

5140 136th Ave SE

Enderlin

ND 58027

701-793-9743

myrenep@yahoo.com

Pharis

Barb

39071 Edgewood Ln

Aberdeen

57401

605-226-0888

Ping

Bonnie

1710 Ash Ave SE

Highmore

57345

605-852-2999

bonniep@venturecomm.net

Platt

Richard

19 Arrowhead Pass

Mitchell

57301

605-996-4488

richard.platt@bankwest-sd.com

Poncelow

Michael

706 Dakota Ave N

Wess. Springs

57382

605-539-1455

lauraponcelow@yahoo.com

Pospisil

Jeff

PO BOX 460

Mitchell

57301

605-990-7786

jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org

Punt

Susan

PO BOX 460

Mitchell

57301

605-996-6552

susan.punt@dakotasumc.org

Puffer

Robert

2233 Lincoln Ave

Hot Springs

57747

605-745-4819

puffer@gwtc.net

Puhalla

Jolene

1140 S 12th St

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-222-3004

opendoor@btinet.net

Quade

Alyssa

204 N Lexington Av; PO Box 982 Wilmore

40390

605- 467-0374

alyssa.quade@asburyseminary.edu

Raiche

Teri

PO Box 1625

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-253-3270

Reeves

Dave

209 15th Ave

Devils Lake

ND 58301

Reich

Carol

1412 9th Ave NE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-952-4460

creich@daktel.com

Reilly

Dale

41917 218th St

Iroquois

605-5462282

reillydb@yahoo.com

Reinholz

David

1180 85th St NE

Willow City

ND 58384

701-228-3454

unitedparishbottineau@gmail.com

Rekow

Brenda

8851 97th St SE

Ellendale

ND 58436

701-349-3014

bpets@drtel.net

Renfrow

Lucinda

1504 B 4th St SW

Mercer

ND 58559

701-448-2543

Rhodes

Lisa

405 2nd Ave NW

Mandan

ND 58554

701-221-5839

57353

lgrhoads1@bis.midco.net

Richards

Greg

2712 S Western Ave

Sioux Falls

57105

605-929-1040

grich@midco.net

Richardson

Mary Jane

3108 S Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman Drive

Sioux Falls

57105

605-334-0156

maryjane@sio.midco.net

Rickenbach

Joel

2007 Jennings Ave

Hot Springs

57747

605-890-0570

rickenb@gwtc.net

Rieken

Diane

2717 Elmwoord Dr

Brookings

57006

605-695-0652

diane.rieken@sd.state.edu

Rinehart

Deborah

PO Box 491

Highmore

57345

605-852-2096

drinehart@venturecomm.net

Rittenbach

Lynsey

906 1st Ave S

Fargo

ND 58103

701-866-9382

lamyhre@gmail.com

Robbins

Viola

20607 478th Ave

White

57276

605-629-4131

Roberts

Elaine

2204 E 1st St

Sioux Falls

57103

605-331-5788

ejroberts@sio.midco.net

Roll

2529 Henry St

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-223-4401

treasurer@legacyumc.org

Roll

Kathy

2529 Henry St

Bismarck

ND 58501

701-255-0845

kroll@nd.gov

Rommisch

Jake

2501 14th St W

Devils Lake

ND 58301

701-740-8497

wiredkrr@yahoo.com

Ronnfeldt

Darrell

612 E 6th Ave

Redfield

605-472-2122

ronnfeldtdd@gmail.com

Rubish

Merle

8820 182nd Ave SE

Wahpeton

ND 58075

Ruhak

Arlayne

6205 W 10th St

Sioux Falls

57107

Russell

Annika

1226 West 4th Ave

Mitchell

57301

605-770-9424

Annika.Russell@mitchelltech.edu

Sachs

Kyle

145 Santee Trail

Brookings

57006

605-956-1101

Sailer

Kevin

2129 East Ave E

Bismarck

ND 58501

701-255-1132

thebuttonwizard@yahoo.com

Samuelson

Robbie

706 3rd St NW

Mandan

ND 58554

701-426-4538

dsand3boys@yahoo.com

Samuelson

Rydel

706 3rd St NW

Mandan

ND 58554

701-667-9571

rcs3nd@hotmail.com

Satrang

Hilary

1821 115thAve SE

Dazey

ND 58429

605-431-5128

hilary.satrang@gmial.com

Schinkel

Danielle

14187 405th Ave

Conde

57434

605-395-6645

schinkel@nvc.net

Schlasner

Steven

1019 9th Ave SE

E Grand Forks

MN 56721

218-399-0209

easternsunrisedll@midco.net

Schlecht

Tyrel

1018 5th Ave SW

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-320-7636

tschlecht@outlook.com

Schlimgen

JoAnn

PO BOX 460

Mitchell

57301

605-996-6552

leana.stunes@dakotasumc.org

Schmidt

Karen

4989 44th Ave SE

Streeter

ND 58483

701-424-3632

cpbison@daktel.com

Schnabel

Charles

57469

212 16th Ave

Brookings

Schnackenberg Deborah

920 3rd Ave SE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-659-3064

hot_56@yahoo.com

Schneider

Nancy

141 19th Ave SE

Goodrich

ND 58444

701-884-2727

nancy.m.schneider@gmail.com

Schock

Kim

7465 68th Ave SW

Elgin

ND 58533

701-584-2508

RKSchock@westriv.com

Schorg

Carmen

PO Box 276

Selby

57472

605-649-7702

acschorg@gmail.com

Schuldt

Terrance

307 S Kimball St

Plankinton

57368

605-999-7174

tandd2ndfam@gmail.com

Schultz

Bob

48109 283rd St

Canton

57013

605-987-2569

BOMAR67@q.com

Schwehr

Heather

10530 29th St SE

Sanborn

ND 58480

701-840-3841

heather@ictc.com

Scott

Elaine

PO Box454

Ft Pierre

57532

605-223-2125

Scotter

Shirley

337 22nd St Sw #1

Huron

57350

605-352-7407

sascotter@hur.midco.net

Seaton

Bob

13805 389th Ave

Warner

57479

605-228-2944

Gtrthursday321@hotmail.com

Seifert

Holly

8806 133rd Ave SW

Scranton

ND 58653

701-275-6136

frontier1@ndsupernet.com

Sharp

Edna

15557 Hwy 5

Hamilton

ND 58238

701-265-8445

ednasharp@hotmail.com

Siefken

Loren

14521 405th Ave

Conde

57434

605-395-6626

lpksiefken@nvc.net

Siefken

Pat

14521 405th Ave

Conde

57434

605-395-6626

lpksiefken@nvc.net

Silbernagel

Dave

10401 Hwy 83 SE

Moffit

ND 58560

701-391-1858

drsilber@bektel.com

Singrey-Johnson Joanne

2629 Air Haven Rd

Watertown

57201

605-884-9577

josingjohn@gmail.com

Sjursen

Phil

1007 Governor Lane

Bismarck

ND 58501

701-751-1338

psjursen@yahoo.com

Skonhovd

Jean

45454 US Hwy 18

Hurley

57036

605-351-8537

jeanskonhovd@hotmail.com

Smith

Connie

25360 Valley Road

Montrose

57048

605-363-5097

cmsmith@siouxvalley.net

Smith

Darwin

709 Front St SE

Beulah

ND 58523

701-290-1931

Smith

Margaret

425 Versailles Ave

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-250-5297

57006

specsmith@midconetwork.com

Smith

Margaret

106 Maple ST E

Cavalier

ND 58220

701-265-8853

Smith

Myrnaloy

2209 Michigan Ave

Rapid City

57701

605-342-0479

msmail@rushmore.com

Souko

Linda/ Jerry

517 Brunswick Dr

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-250-7303

jrlls@midco.net

Southam

Connie

9190 County Rd 9

Mohall

ND 58761

701-756-7280

csoutham@srt.com

Spahr

Joan

232 N Lake Dr

Watertown

57201

605-886-5233

rjspahr@live.com

Sprenkle

Jeanette

734 W 3rd

Winner

57580

605-842-0529

jmsprenkle@gwtc.net

Srstka

John

5604 W Circle Dr

Sioux Falls

57106

605-941-6048

J1srstka@aol.com

Star

Andie

911 N Gale Rd

Mitchell

57301

605-630-1406

bananasfourjesus@hotmail.com

Stearns

Mark

504 NE 9th St

Madison

57042

Stearns

Jon

801 Brannon Drive

Harrisburg

57032

605-212-8086

stearnsjohn@hotmail.com

Stephenson

David

45685 301st St

Wakonda

57073

605-660-9124

dstephenson29176@gmail.com

Stewart

Steve

209 S 6th St

Ft Pierre

57532

605-222-5890

VikingStooge@yahoo.com

Stewart

Dulci

PO Box 125

Alexandria

57311

605-996-6552

dulci.stewart@dakotasumf.org

Stickney

Gwen

1 2nd St S #3-206

Fargo

ND 58103

701-298-8405

gstickney@alumni.iu.edu

Stockland

Robin

209 Nora St

Viborg

57070

605-661-9512

robin.stockland@yahoo.com

Stotz

Shelby

4273 Rosemary Ln

Rapid City

57702

605-343-2548

thestotsz@rapid.midco.net

Strege

Les

1320 7th St NE

Minot

ND 58703

701-240-2990

piper@srt.com

Strube

Jerry

14325 472nd Ave

Twin Brooks

57269

605-432-4474

jbstrube@ntics.com

Stucke

Bea

PO Box 460

Mitchell

57301

605-996-6552

bea.stucke@dakotasumc.org

Stucke

David

PO Box 460

Mitchell

57301

605-996-6552

david.stucke@dakotasumc.org

Stuessi

Lee

29586 474th Ave

Beresford

57004

605-957-2022

stuessi@iw.net

Stunes

Leana

PO BOX 460

Mitchell

57301

605-996-6552

leana.stunes@dakotasumc.org

Sumers

Tom

4427 Sunset Blvd

West Fargo

ND 58078

701-281-0920

t.summers@far.midco.net

Sutton

Sean

2023 Branding Iron Dr

Spearfish

57783

605-838-5216

Seansuttonmusic@gmail.com

Swan

Allen

200 19th St SE, No 204

Watertown

57201

605-886-2389

adswan@wat.midco.net

Swanson

Carrie

94 Nottinghill Rd

Brighton

MA 02135

605-641-5228

cjoyswan@bu.edu

Swanson

Brenda

10459 Upper Red Water Road Spearfish

57783

605-642-5495

brenda.swanson@spearfishumc.org

Taylor

Gwen

46582 SD Hwy 28

Estelline

57234

605-695-0757

taylorjg@itctel.com

Taylor

Dale

1615 21st St NW

East Grand Forks MN 56721

218-773-9749

dbt243@gra.midco.net

Testerman

Doug

19145 369th Ave.

St. Lawrence

57373

605-853-0299

jo.testerman@gmail.com

Testerman

Betty

860 Pheasant Lane

Huron

57350

605-352-2436

waybet@hur.midco.net

Thaden

Tom

1336 Westgate Dr

Vermillion

57069

605-624-3286

tommyt123@vyn.midco.net

Thompson

Judy

1123 Illinois SW

Huron

57350

605-354-0777

jurothompson@hur.midco.net

Thompson

R. Kent

PO Box 417

Howard

57349

605-480-1345

rkent47@gmail.com

Thornberg

Allan

1424 Panorama Circle

Rapid City

57701

605-343-8041

maathorn@rap.midco.net

Timm

Marsha

21645 485th Ave

Elkton

57026

605-542-2241

edmatimm@yahoo.com

Timmons

David

309 S Monroe

Pierre

57501

605-224-7409

davet259@pie.midco.net

Toennies

Gerald

36524 148th St

Cresbard

57435

605-380-6085

jjtenus@venturecomm.net

Trefz

Nancy

15054 331st Ave

Onaka

57466

605-765-4335

trefzponyexpress@hotmail.com

Trent

Ashley

1038 W 16 #91

Chadron

69337

308-432-8939

ashtrent@live.com

Trent

Justin

91 Chadon Regency

Chadron

69337

308-432-8939

dmtrent@gwtc.net

Trove

Vernal

3006 Wisconsin Ave

Rapid City

57701

605-431-1254

vernaltrove@gmail.com

Twamley

Dan

1140 Pacific Ave

St Vincent

MN 56755

218-823-6812

twamld@polarcomm.com

Tweed

Katherine

501 24th Ave S

Fargo

ND 58103

701-235-2115

Uecker

Alison

908 S Gordon Dr

Sioux Falls

57110

605-334-5618

alisonuecker96@hotmail.com

Ugofsky

Alleysia

43394 310th St

Yankton

57078

605-661-0432

amju97@gmail.com

Unkenholz

Dennis

2860 Exxex Road

Pierre

57501

605-280-4581

dgu@aol.com

Unkenholz

Jim

1014 N Anderson St

Bismarck

ND 58501

701-667-2050

junkenholz@aol.com

Valer

Barbara

409 Jefferson Blvd SE

Huron

57350

605-352-4021

jbvaler@hur.midco.net

Van Bockel

Faun

111 N Canford Ave

Blunt

57522

605-962-6473

dalfan31@aol.com

Van Camp

Shirley

8372 160th Ave NE

Drayton

ND 58225

701-454-3902

rsvc@polarcomm.com

Van Dyke

Steve

1302 2nd St NE

Mandan

ND 58554

701-426-8662

stevevandyke@lignite.com

Vik

Randy

502 S Lincoln St

Aberdeen

57401

605-225-5680

fumcbus@nvc.net

Vogt

Helen

1532 S Lloyd

Aberdeen

57401

605-725-5526

wdvogt@nvc.net

Von Eschen

Chuck

203 E Maple St

Beresford

57004

605-763-5412

cavon@bmt.com

Wahlstrom

Richard

410 Middle Valley Dr

Rapid City

57701

605-355-9556

rkw68@live.com

Walhlstrom

Nancy

1409 Pikes Peak Circle

Sioux Falls

57110

605-359-0894

nfwahlstrom@fnbsf.com

Walters

Phyllis

5103 Long View Road

Rapid City

57703

605-415-7802

gary@valley-umc.com

Walth

Eric

315 Toronto Dr

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-220-6331

ericwalth@gmail.com

Warns

Cody

6050 Dakota Ave

Madison

57042

605-480-0369

cwarns@hotmail.com

Warns

Marty

6050 Dakota Ave

Madison

57042

605-256-2072

Warns

Emily

6050 Dakota Ave

Madison

57042

605-256-2072

Warshaw

Elliot

1005 Milwaukee St

Rapid City

57701

605-716-6922

ewarshaw@rushmore.com

Watzel

Eva

31750 279th St

Winner

57580

605-842-2850

ehwatzel@gwtc.net

Watzel

Harold

31750 279th St

Winner

57580

605-842-2850

ehwatzel@gwtc.net

Wayne

Julie

1722 6th Ave NE

Jamestown

ND 58401

701-952-1579

kjwayne@daktel.com

Weatherly

Cal /Janelle

22209 477th Ave

Flandreau

57028

605-997-1540

cjweath@svtv.com

Weiss

Kay

4737 Townsite Place S

Fargo

ND 58104

701-729-5614

weisser83@hotmail.com

Weller

Diane

PO Box 460

Mitchell

57301

605-996-6552

diane.weller@dakcamps.org

Wendelbo

Carl

1118 6th St S

Fargo

ND 58103

701-219-3418

carl@hotrodshopoffargo.com

Wentz

Norman

PO Box 44

Napoleon

ND 58561

701-261-7690

normanjwentz@hotmail.com

Wenzel

Iva

1002 9th St

Langdon

ND 58249

701-370-0674

Werremeyer

Kay

2269 57th Ave S

Fargo

ND 58104

701-260-0275

kay.werremeyer@dicksonstate.edu

Westall

Bob

196 S Lake Dr

Arlington

57212

605-983-5444

bettywestall@yahoo.com

Wheelock

Paula

2408 S Crown Hill Circle

Sioux Falls

57106

605-361-8848

spswheelock@sio.midco.net

Wheelock

Stan

2408 S Crown Hill Circle

Sioux Falls

57106

605-361-8848

spswheelock@sio.midco.net

Whetsel

Virgil

204 4th St

Arlington

57212

605-983-5252

Wicks

Brenda

41370 185th St

Carpenter

57322

605-353-1559

WickwareThompson

Sally

PO Box 417

Howard

57349

Wight

Ernie

140 S Lake Dr

Watertown

57201

605-880-7543

erniewight@gmail.com

Wik

Robert

502 Logan Ave

Gregory

57533

605-835-8980

rnwik@gwtc.net

Willman

Jerry

1101 Cedar Dr

Yankton

57078

605-665-2869

jerrywillman@hotmail.com

Wilsey

Benjamin

2650 S Roslyn St Apt 207

Denver

80231

605-366-9874

benjamin-mcintyre@hotmail.com

Wilson

Bill

3717 Coleman St

Bismarck

ND 58503

701-222-4542

bismarckcalvary@msn.com

Wilson

Blaine

105 S Sycamore Ave

Sioux Falls

57110

605-275-6078

bwilso11@good-sam.com

Wilson

Sharon

7200 Flicker Ln

Black Hawk

57718

605-390-5919

sharwils1@rap.midco.net

Wilson

Tyler

105 S Sycamore Ave

Sioux Falls

57110

605-496-5408

wilsontj@sio.midco.net

Wilson

Eileen

24927 Sylvan Lake Rd

Custer

57730

605-678-3401

Wiese

Shirley

58695 172nd St

Gary

57237

605-272-5732

Wold

Kevin

1411 138th Ave

Hatton

ND 58240

218-779-3054

kdwold@invisimax.com

Workman

Karen

102 Riverside Park Rd

Bismarck

ND 58504

701-214-2234

karenworkman@centurylink.net

Workman

Lyall

102 Riverside Park Rd

Bismarck

ND 58504

Wuori

Misti

PO Box 12

Hillsboro

ND 58045

701-771-2170

mwuori@hotmail.com

Wyman

Richard

PO Box 608

Hettinger

ND 58639

701-567-4386

sarasally6@gmail.com

605-480-1438

Yaeger

Janette

815 Duke Dr. #408

Grand Forks

ND 58201

701-746-6428

janetteyaeger@yahoo.com

Yeager

Cindy

5220 18th St S

Fargo

ND 58104

701-293-8154

cyeager@i29.net

Zabel

Rebecca

712 W Birch Apt B

Mitchell

57301

605-630-5105

rebecca@mitchellchamber.com

Zeck

Carter

1215 17th St #D

Brookings

57006

701-552-1598

hotshot.295.c@hotmail.com

Zerr

Jessica

1372 S 40th St

Grand Forks

ND 58201

701-775-8800

jessmzerr@gmail.com

Ziebarth

Kathy

1012 N Kidder St

Canton

57013

605-558-1422

kziebarth@midco.net

Zwetzig

Annie

1343 Sherman St

Hot Springs

57747

605-890-0108

azwetzig@gwtc.net

Lay Equalization Members Members by Virtue of Office

Per 7.11 of Rules and Policies, lay members by virtue of office shall be elected according to A. Book of Discipline and B. Dakotas Conference Policy. A. Book of Discipline (2012) Par. 32 Conference Lay Leader (CLL) – Blaine Wilson District Lay Leaders (DLL) Glacial Lakes (GL) – Nancy Hallenbeck Eastern Sunrise (ES) – Steve Schlasner Sakakawea (S) – Louise Broten Prairie Hills (PH) – Bob Wik United Methodist Women (UMW) – Bonnie Ostenson United Methodist Men (UMM) – Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries – Michael McMenamy Global Ministries Secretary – Chair of College Student Organization – Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) – Layne Droppers Young Adult (ages 18-30) one per district B. Dakotas Conference (additional lay members by virtue of office) Associate Conference Lay Leader (ACLL) – Jerry Bottger Common Table (CT) – Sheila Dailie Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) –, Rod Buck, Dave Page, Ruth Barrett Missionaries – Rick Jost, Libby Flowers General Conference Delegate – Janelle Jones Campus Ministers if laity – Campus Ministry (1 laity per 1 campus pastor) – General Boards (2013-2016) – Jodi Cataldo, GBHEM Chair of Conference Boards – Elaine Roberts: Pensions, Ron McLean: Trustees Conference Director of Finance and Administration – Jeff Pospisil Conference Secretary – Conference Historian – Dakotas United Methodist Foundation Director – Sheri Meister Director of Leadership Development – Associate Director of Communications – Conference Statistician – Sharon Blumer 81

Conference Journal Editor – Camping and Youth Ministries Director – Becky Holten Director of Ministries – Conference Chancellors – ND: Tim Ottmar, SD: Nancy Oviatt Youth (age 12-17) one per district -Young Adult (ages 18-30) one per district -Lay Servant Leader Team Coordinators - Per 7.11 of Rules and Policies, lay servant leader team coordinators replace lay equalization members previously elected by districts starting 2013. Glacial Lakes District: Brookings Area: Don Nash (Brookings) Huron Area: Laura Hemenway (Huron) Sioux Falls Area: Nancy Olsen (Sioux Falls First) Mitchell Area: Betty Janke (Olivet) Yankton Area: Dave Stephenson (Wakonda) Eastern Sunrise District: Aberdeen Area: Pat Siefken (Conde) Watertown Area: Jason Kettwig (Milbank) Wahpeton Area: Mike Beeson (Wahpeton) Fargo Area: Kay Braun (Fargo) Upper Valley Area: Kevin Wold (Hatten) Sakakawea District: Jamestown Area: Barb Owen (Valley City) Spirit Lake Area: Sharon Duval (New Rockford) Dickinson Area: Holly Seifert (Scranton) Minot Area: Lisa Luft (Minot) Bismarck Area: Jim Jenness (Bismarck) Prairie Hills District: Prairie Harvester Area: Nancy Trefz (Tolstoy) Northern Hills Area: Jim Hoff (Lead) Winner Area: Tim Hakkin (Winner) Pierre Area: Cathy Kerr (Highmore) Rushmore Area: Vernal Trove (RC South Maple)

CERTIFIED LAY SERVANT LEADERS Conference Year 2014-2015 *DPS – Certified Lay Minister as Designated Pulpit Supply DISTRICT/AREA/NAME GLACIAL LAKES Brookings Area Eliason, Steve Hansen, Chad (DPS) Hock, Sarah

PHONE

605-692-8157 605-360-2388 605-427-0209

LOCAL CHURCH

Brookings FUMC Dell Rapid UMC Madison UMC

E-mail

stevepennye@swiftel.net clhansen@siouxvalley.net hockssd@iw.net

DISTRICT/AREA/NAME

Larsen, Dean Lyso, Janice McCay-Smidt, Margaret Nash, Donald Robbins, Viola Huron Area Brock, Gail Ehrk, Susan Fast, Mary Jane Hemenway, Laura Johnson, Claudia McMillan, Keith Reilly, Dale Scotter, Shirley Thompson, R. Kent Valer, Barb Wicks, Brenda Wickware-Thompson, Sally Sioux Falls Area McMenamy, Michael Wilson, Blaine (DPS)

Mitchell Area

Carson, Rose Janke, Betty Schuldt, Terrance

Yankton Area Cappel, Carolyn Goodman, Barbara Kisch, Diane Petersen, Jean Stephenson, David Willman, Jerry (DPS)

PHONE 605-428-3832 605-212-2533 605-528-2880 605-697-5284 605-629-4131

LOCAL CHURCH Dell Rapids UMC Hartford UMC Hartford UMC Brookings FUMC White UMC

E-mail deanl@trelectric.com jlyso@midco.net margasmidt@hotmail.com dfnash@brookings.net

605-266-2854 605-883-4946 605-354-1890 605-352-7547 605-854-3993 605-352-9446 605-546-2282 605-352-7407 605-480-1345 605-352-4021 605-353-1559 605-480-1438

Hitchcock UMC Huron 1st UMC Huron 1st UMC Huron 1st UMC DeSmet UMC Huron RV UMC Esmond UMC Iroquois UMC Howard UMC Huron 1st UMC Carpenter UMC Howard UMC

gbrock@venturecomm.net rainbowsend@santel.net cowgirupfast@yahoo.com laurah@huronfumc.org johnsonfarm91@gmail.com kmcmillan@hur.midco.net reillydb@yahoo.com sascotter@hur.midco.net rkent47@gmail.com jbvaler@hur.midco.net

605-339-4327 605-275-6078

S Falls Asbury UMC Brandon The Celebration

michaelmcmenamy@gmail.com bwilso11@good-sam.com

605-292-0542 605-387-5490 605-999-7174

Mitchell FUMC Olivet UMC Stickney UMC

rlcarson@mit.midco.net bettyj131@hotmail.com tandd2ndfam@gmail.com

605-660-8312 605-624-8113 605-665-1500 605-387-5208 605-660-9124 605-665-2869

Yankton FUMC Vermillion FUMC Yankton UMC Olivet UMC Wakonda UMC Yankton UMC

ccappel@iw.net

605-216-0654 605-395-6626 605-395-6626 605-725-5526

Aberdeen Faith UMC Conde UMC Conde UMC Aberdeen NH UMC

605-874-8227 605-874-2974 605-874-4321 605-432-5730 605-432-4474

Clear Lake UMC Clear Lake UMC Clear Lake UMC Milbank Central UMC Milbank Central UMC

becky1@itctel.com

701-437-2063

Lisbon UMC

glund@mlgc.com

701-775-5696 218-379-3207 701-825-6906 701-772-3559 701-454-6584 701-825-6585 701-825-6980 218-791-3667 218-399-0109 701-265-8445 701-265-8853 218-823-6812 701-360-1336

G Forks Wesley UMC Humboldt UMC Pembina UMC Grand Forks Wesley Drayton UMC Pembina UMC Pembina UMC G Forks Zion UMC G Forks Wesley UMC Pembina UMC Cavalier Trinity UMC Humboldt MN UMC Drayton UMC

amanda.bass@gra.midco.net bobbockwitz@yahoo.com rjd@polarcomm.com normajaned@hotmail.com

sarasally6@gmail.com

dlkisch@gmail.com tjpetersen@goldenwest.net dstephenson29176@gmail.com jerrywillman@hotmail.com

EASTERN SUNRISE Aberdeen Area Cooper, Evelyn Siefken, Loren Siefken, Pat Vogt, Helen Watertown Area Krause, Becky Luecke, Pam Olson, Carol Reiners, Melanie Strube, Jerry Wahpeton Area Lund, El Donna Fargo Area

Upper Valley Area Bass, Amanda Bockwitz, Robert Daugherty, Robbie Jane Dugas, Norma Halcrow, Karen Irving, Stacie Keller, Jeff Myrick, Ellen Schlasner, Steven Sharp, Edna Smith, Margaret Twamley, Dan R. Van Camp, Shirley

lpksiefken@nvc.net lpksiefken@nvc.net wdvogt@nvc.net abcdgmntx@hotmail.com mmreiners@itcmilbank.com jbstrube@tnics.com

stac@polarcomm.com jkeller@kittson.k12.mn.us emyrick@gra.midco.net schlasner@midco.net ednasharp@hotmail.com twamld@polarcomm.com rsvc@polarcomm.com

SAKAKAWEA

Jamestown Area Aman, Karen Dockter, Richard Greer, Rita Hoff, VirLyn Kinzler, Ron Maki, Carlla Mittleider, Clarence Osborne, Anne Ostenson, Bonnie Owen, Barbara Raiche, Teri Rekow, Brenda

701-252-4783 701-952-2452 701-669-2315 701-845-1721 701-647-2230 701-252-6718 701-952-4961 701-435-2927 701-952-3494 701-845-0680 701-253-3270 701-349-3014

Jamestown St P UMC Jamestown St P UMC Marion UMC Valley City Epw UMC Kulm Zion UMC Jamestown St P UMC Jamestown St P UMC Wimbledon UMC Jamestown St P UMC Valley City Epw UMC Jamestown St P UMC Ellendale UMC

aaman@csicable.net darrick548@gmail.com rgreer@drtel.net hoff_family@hotmail.com cmitt@daktel.com aosborne@daktel.com abtosten@daktel.com barb_011@hotmail.com bpets@drtel.net

PHONE 701-659-3064 701-840-3841 701-952-1579

LOCAL CHURCH Jamestown St P UMC Valley City Epw UMC Jamestown St P UMC

E-mail hotl_56@yahoo.com heather@ictc.com kjwayne@daktel.com

701-947-2745 701-477-6544 701-662-5641 701-256-2792

Carrington Fed UMC Rolla UMC Devils Lake UMC Langdon UMC

dcuval@gondtc.com maryjo.hannesson@sendit.nodak.edu nancylundon@yahoo.com

701-378-2327 701-690-8959 701-275-6136 701-290-1931 701-567-4386

Bowman UMC Dickinson UMC Bowman UMC Beulah UMC Hettinger UMC

cataldos@gmail.com robynandrich@ndsupernet.com frontier1@nd.supernet.com bernasmith@westriv.com

Minot Area Keck, Jacki Kimpland, Merton Randy Leonard-Carlson, Inez Martin, Ronnie Narum, Jeanne Southam, Connie

701-572-7829 701-228-5205 701-839-7131 701-228-2178 701-838-7387 701-756-7280

Williston Faith UMC Bottineau UMC Minot Faith UMC Bottineau United Minot Vincent UMC Mohall UMC

jkeck@wil.midco.net kimpland@utma.com

Broten, Louise Desper, Carolyn Heidt, Norma (Susie) Heupel, Melvin Jenness, James Marsh, Adam Marsh, Carolyn Meissner, Randy Renfrow, Lucinda Sailer, Kevin

701-255-7133 701-527-4095 701-867-2798 701-387-4415 701-255-7133 701-254-4443 701-254-4443 701-663-2305 701-448-2543 701-255-1132

Bismarck McCabe Mandan UMC Tuttle Salem UMC Bismarck Calvary UMC Bismarck McCabe Linton UMC Linton UMC Mandan UMC Turtle Lake UMC Bismarck FUMC

lhbroten@yahoo.com cmc@bis.midco.net jsheidt@bektel.com meheupel@bektel.com lhbroten@yahoo.com seymore43@bektel.com nanaof7@hotmail.com rdmeissner@msn.com

701-709-0598 605-720-2125

brdgbldr2005@yahoo.com

605-717-0388 605-722-5911 605-642-5495

Spearfish/Sundance WY Sturgis UMC Spearfish UMC Spearfish UMC Spearfish UMC

605-224-7777 605-224-9584 605-224-9586 605-852-2331 605-224-7732 605-962-6447 605-852-2999 605-852-2096 605-223-2125 605-224-7409

Pierre SE UMC Pierre FUMC Pierre FUMC Highmore UMC Pierre FUMC Blunt UMC Highmore UMC Highmore UMC Pierre FUMC Pierre FUMC

lgcass@pie.midco.net dravland@pie.midco.net plgalinat@yahoo.com ckerr@venturecomm.net jay.mickelson@k12.sd.us angelonthego97@gmail.com

605-962-6473

Blunt UMC

dalfan31@aol.com

605-765-2746 605-765-2746 701-426-1311 605-649-7702 605-442-2526

Gettysburg UMC Gettysburg UMC Selby UMC Selby UMC Tolstoy UMC

jmadsen@venturecomm.net larry_madsen@hotmail.com rm4831@yahoo.com acschorg@gmail.com trefzponyexpress@hotmail.com

605-859-2550 605-339-2562 605-716-1690 605-721-6448 605-342-0479 308-432-8939 605-890-2193 605-718-9698 605-716-6922

Philip United RC RV UMC RC RV UMC RC S Maple UMC RC S Maple UMC Prairie View UMC Prairie View UMC RC S Maple UMC RC Knollwood Hts

barb.bowen@k12.sd.us jdensmore@rap.midco.net steveolafson@rushmore.com sparsons@enetis.net msmail@rushmore.com ashtrent@live.com justintrent@live.co.uk vernaltrove@gmail.com ewarshaw@rushmore.com

605-593-6873 605-835-8980

White River UMC Gregory UMC

lindambaldock@gmail.com rnwik@gwtc.net

DISTRICT/AREA/NAME Schnackenberg, Deborah Schwehr, Heather Wayne, Julie Spirit Lake Area Duval, Sharon Hannesson, Mary Jo Lundon, Nancy Wenzel, Iva

Dickinson Area

Cataldo, Jodi Nadvornik, Robin Seifert, Holly Smith, Darwin Wyman, Richard

Bismarck Area

rmartin@min.midco.net jlnarum@hotmail.com csoutham@srt.com

candsailer@yahoo.com

PRAIRIE HILLS

Northern Hills Area Ballard, Joyce Chaplin, Sue Halse, Darrell Jones, Janelle Swanson, Brenda

Pierre Area Cass, Larry

Dravland, Tom Galinat, Penny Kerr, Cathy Mickelson, E. Jay Moering, Sheila Ping, Bonnie Rinehart, Deborah Scott, Elaine Timmons, David

VanBockel, Faun Prairie Harvester Area Madsen, Janet Madsen, Larry Massengill, Royce Schorg, Carmen Trefz, Nancy Rushmore Area Bowen, Barb Densmore, Jerry Olafson, Laura Parsons, Sally Smith, Myrnaloy Trent, Ashley Trent, Justin (DPS) Trove, Vernal Warshaw, Elliot Winner Area Bottger, Jerry Wik, Robert

madhalse@knology.net jljones@midco.net brenda.swanson@spearfishumc.org

drinehart@venturecomm.net davet259@pie.midco.net

Parish Directory ABERDEEN (FAITH) Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team 605-225-6033 Mailing Address: 503 S. Jay St., Aberdeen, SD 57401 Location: 503 S. Jay St. Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Jack Erickson, Lay Member: Robert Seaton ABERDEEN (FIRST) Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team 605-225-5680 E: office@aberdeenfirst.org W: www.aberdeenmethodist.info Mailing Address: 502 S. Lincoln, Aberdeen, SD 57401 Location: 502 S. Lincoln Parsonage Address: 1135 Ashwood Dr., Aberdeen, SD 57401 2016—16th Ave. NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401 Pastors: Ross Reinhiller, Valarie Reinhiller, Derek Baum Lay Members: Larry Lovrien, Marshall Lovrien, Tom Meyer, Dean Karlen ABERDEEN (NORTH HIGHLAND) Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team 605-226-1279 E: Nhumc@nvc.net W: www.northhighlandumc.org Mailing Address: 620 15th Ave NE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 Location: 620 15th Ave. NE, Aberdeen SD 57401 Parsonage Address: 420 N. State Street, Aberdeen SD 57401 Pastor: Lou Whitmer Lay Member: Andrea Wagner, Dave Arlt AGAR — See Gettysburg Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team ALEXANDRIA/ETHAN Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team 605-239-4343 E: stewarus35@msn.com 605-239-4496 Mailing Address: PO Box 26, Alexandria SD 57311 Location: A: 6th and Main E: Ash St and 2nd Ave Parsonage Address: 240 8th St., Alexandria Pastor: Russell Stewart Lay Member: Deborah Bell ALPENA/Alpena UCC Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team Mailing Address: PO Box 74 Alpena, SD 57312 Location: Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Brian Seamans Lay Member: Mary Louise Jensen ARK UMC — See North Sioux City Ark Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team ARLINGTON/LAKE PRESTON UNITED Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-983-5471 E: secretaryarlp@gmail.com Mailing Address: 202 S 4th St, Arlington, SD 57212 Location: A: 202 S. 4th St. LP: 104 N. Main Lake Preston SD 57249 Parsonage Address: 204 S. 4th St., Arlington SD 57212 Pastor: Teresa Whetsel Lay Member: Bob Westall ARTHUR/CASSELTON Eastern Sunrise District/Fargo Ministry Team 701-967-8559 E: arthurumc@hotmail.com W: www.casseltonumc.com Mailing Address: PO Box 38, Arthur, ND 58006 Location: A: 155 3rd St. C: 802 4th St. N. (Box 88) Parsonage Address: 130 4th Ave, Arthur, ND 58006 Pastor: Wade W Miller Lay Member: A: Elaine Holm C: Paul /Delores Erb ARVILLA (PC-USA) — See Larimore Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team ASHLEY — See Edgeley Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team AURORA — See White Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team BARNARD UCC— See Leola Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team BATH Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team Mailing Address: 14521 405th Ave, Conde SD 57434 Pastor: Loren/Pat Siefken Supervised by Aberdeen First

BEACH COMMUNITY-UMC,UCC Sakakawea District/Dickinson Ministry Team Mailing Address: PO Box 627, Beach, ND 58621 701-872-4275 Location: 335 S Central Ave, Beach, ND 58621 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Warren Maxted No lay member under federated system. BEACH UMC — See Howard Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team BELLE FOURCHE Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team 605-892-2405 E: bfumc@midconetwork.com W: bellefourcheumc.com Mailing Address:1804 7th Ave., Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Location:1804 7th Ave., Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Parsonage Address:1838 7th Ave., Belle Fourche SD 57717 Pastor: Robert Duemig Lay Member:Janelle Austin BEN CLARE Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team E: igtwlb@knology.net 605-610-6209 Mailing Address: 4904 W. 40th St Sioux Falls, SD 57106-1138 Location: 26762 Ben Clare Ave, Valley Springs, SD 57068 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: William (Bill) L. Bates Lay Member: David Smith BERESFORD (ZION ) Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team 605-763-2861 E: bzumc@bmtc.com W: beresfordzionumc.org Mailing Address: PO Box 135, Beresford SD 57004 Location: 47106 298th Street, Beresford SD 57004 Parsonage Location: 47104 298th St., Beresford, SD 57004 Pastor: Mark Ehrmantraut Lay Member: Chuck Von Eschen BEULAH — See Hazen Sakakawea District/Dickinson Ministry Team BIG STONE CITY — See Milbank Parkview Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team BISMARCK (CALVARY) Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team 701-255-4281 E: bismarckcalvary@msn.com W: www.bismarckcalvary.com Mailing Address: 609 34th St. N, Bismarck ND 58501 Location: 609 34th St. N, Bismarck ND 58501 Parsonage Address: 1223 N. 22nd St., Bismarck ND 58501 Pastor: Perry Schnabel Lay Members: Bill Wilson, Wayne Kilber BISMARCK (LEGACY) Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team 701-223-4401 E: office@legacyumc.org W: legacyumc.org Mailing Address: 4600 Durango Dr, Bismarck ND 58503 Location: 4600 Durango Dr, Bismarck ND 58503 Parsonage Address: 2012 East Hanaford, Bismarck ND 58503 Pastor: Kermit Culver, Cory Thrall Lay Members: Steve Myllert, Diane Dyk BISMARCK (MCCABE) Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team 701-255-1160 E-mail: mccabeum@mccabeumc.com W: www.mccabeumc.com Mailing Address: 1030 6th St. N, Bismarck ND 58501 Location:1030 6th St. N., Bismarck ND 58501 Parsonage Address: 1000 North 1st Street, Bismarck ND 58501 Pastors: Jennifer Hallenbeck Lay Members: John Knoll, Irene Wentz, Lida Mallory BLUNT — See Highmore Prairie Hills District/Pierre Ministry Team BOTTINEAU UNITED PARISH-UMC,PC-USA Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team W: www.unitedparishbottineau.com Mailing Address: PO Box 175, Bottineau ND 58318 701-228-2800 Location: 801 Main Street, Bottineau ND 58318 Parsonage Address: 702 Kersten St., Bottineau ND 58318 Pastor: Deborah Burger Lay Member: Marsha Martin BOWBELLS ---- See Mohall / Sherwood / Bowbells Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team

BOWMAN Sakakawea District/Dickinson Ministry Team 701-523-5492 E: BUMC@ndsupernet.com W: www.bowmanumc.org Mailing Address: PO Box 122, Bowman ND 58623 Location: 408 2nd St. SW, Bowman ND 58623 Parsonage Address: 407 1st. St. SW., Bowman ND 58623 Pastor: Ron Olson Lay Member: Lynne Reinhiller BRANDON (CELEBRATION) Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team E: celebration@alliancecom.net W: www.celebrationbrandon.org 605-582-7995 Mailing Address: 500 Pasque Flower Trail, Brandon, SD 57005-2549 Location: 500 Pasque Flower Trail, Brandon, SD 57005-2549 Parsonage Address: 316 River Oak, Brandon, SD 57005-2549 Pastor: Joel Higgins Lay Member: Tyler Wilson BRECKENRIDGE MN — See Fairmount Eastern Sunrise District/ Wahpeton Ministry Team BRENTFORD — See Mellette Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team BRISTOL-BUTLER — See Webster Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team BRITTON/CLAREMONT/HECLA Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team 605-448-2458 E: B:brittonumc@venturecomm.net C:claremontumc@nvc.net Mailing Address: B: PO Box 170, Britton, SD 57430 C: 201 6th St, Claremont, SD 57437 Location: B: 604 8th Ave., Britton C: 201 6th St., Claremont H: 4th & Main, Hecla, SD 57446 Parsonage Address: 702 3rd Ave, Claremont SD 57437 Pastor: Gwen Mader Lay Member: B: Deena Heitmann C: Judy Lloyd BROADLAND — See Hitchcock Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team BROOKINGS Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-692-4345 E: firstum@brookings.net W: www.brookingsmethodist.org F:605-692-4345 Mailing Address: 625 5th St., Brookings, SD 57006 Location: 625 5th St., Brookings, SD 57006 Parsonage Address: none Pastors: Rich Zeck, Senior Pastor Clay Lundberg, Associate Pastor Lay Members: Barb Crosser, Don Nash, Elliot Johnson BUFFALO (UCC) — See Camp Crook Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team BURKE/HERRICK/JAMISON, NE Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team 605-775-2752 W: www.bhjumc.shutterfly.com Mailing Address: PO Box 196, Burke SD 57523 Location: B: 8th and Washington H: 10th and Sparks Parsonage Address: 202 E 8th St, Burke SD 57523 Pastor: Mark Turner Lay Member: Averell B. Braun CAMP CROOK/Buffalo UCC Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team 605-375-3686 Mailing Address: PO Box 52 Camp Crook SD 57724 B: PO Box 202 Buffalo SD 57720 Location: Corner of Crook and 2nd St Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Gail Arnold Lay Member: Marlee Cordell CANDO/ROCK LAKE/ROLLA Sakakawea District/Spirit Lake Ministry Team 701-968-3361 Mailing Address: PO Box 250, Cando ND 58324 Location: C: 401 4th Ave. RL: 136 Forest St. Ro: 102 1st Ave NE Parsonage Address: 403 4th St, Cando ND 58324 Pastor: Richard Craig Lay Member: Mary Jo Hanneson CANISTOTA UNITED-UMC,PC-USA Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team E: unitedchurch@goldenwest.net W: uccanistota.com 605-296-3339 Mailing Address: PO Box 188, Canistota SD 57012 Location: 115 N Railway Ave, Canistota SD 57012 Parsonage Address: 104 E. Main, Canistota SD 57012 Pastor: John Price Lay Member: Katie Ortman

CANTON Glacial Lake District/Yankton Ministry Team 605-764-2859 E: cumcoffice@iw.net W: cantonsdumc.org Mailing Address: 621 East 4th St., Canton SD 57013 Location: 621 E 4th St , Canton SD 57013 Parsonage Address: 1012 N. Kidder, Canton SD 57013 Pastor: Steve Ziebarth Lay Members: Bob Schultz, Kathy Ziebarth CARPENTER Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team Mailing Address: Location: Opsahl & 2nd Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Served by Huron First UMC Lay Member: CARRINGTON FEDERATED-UMC,UCC Sakakawea District/Spirit Lake Ministry Team E: carringtonfederated@gmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box 46, Carrington ND 58421 701-652-2288 Location: 775 2nd St. N, Carrington ND 58421 Parsonage Address: 711 2nd N, Carrington ND 58421 Pastor: Justin Schnackenberg Lay Member: Mary Lee Scott CASSELTON — See Arthur Eastern Sunrise District/Fargo Ministry Team CAVALIER (TRINITY)/CAVALIER (FIRST) Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team E: parishum@polarcomm.com W: www.cavaliertrinityumc.com 701-265-4308 Mailing Address: 108 Elizabeth St., Cavalier ND 58220 Location: C-T: 108 Elizabeth St., Cavalier ND 58220 701-265-4292 C-F: 101 E. 1st Ave. South, Cavalier ND 58220 701-265-4535 Parsonage Address: 107 River St, Cavalier ND 58220 Pastor: Sandra Marquardt Lay Member: Ray Steiger CELEBRATION — See Brandon Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team CENTER — See Washburn Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team CHASELEY — See McClusky Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team CHESTER — See Colton Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team CLAREMONT — See Britton Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team CLARK/GARDEN CITY/HENRY/KELLERTON Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team E: clarkumc2@itctel.com W: www.clarksd.com/church/unitedmeth.htm Mailing Address: 606 N Commercial St, Clark SD 57225 605-532-3915 Location: C: 606 N Commercial St, Clark SD 57225 GC: 1 block north of city flagpole Parsonage Address: 708 N Commercial, Clark SD 57225 Pastor: Mark and Joy Tracy Lay Member: Jeanette Kaufman CLEAR LAKE/GARY Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team 605-874-2750 E: clumc@itctel.com W: clearlakeumc.com Mailing Address: PO Box 48, Clear Lake SD 57226 Location: CL: 407 5th Ave. S. G: Main Street Parsonage Address: 711 5th Ave. S., Clear Lake SD 57226 Pastor: Franklin J. McKeehan Lay Member: Jane Evenson CLEVELAND Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team 701-763-6267 Mailing Address: PO Box 116, Cleveland, ND 58424 Location: 323 5 ½ St. N, Cleveland, ND 58424 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: David Fisher Lay Member: Carol Reich COGSWELL — See Oakes Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team COLOME Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team 605-842-0825 Mailing Address: 31686 SD Highway 44, Winner SD 57580 Location: 31686 SD Highway 44, Winner SD 57580 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Ron Snethen Lay Member: Millie Atteberry 88

COLTON/CHESTER Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-446-3835 Mailing Address: PO Box 278, Colton SD 57018 Location: Co: 301 S.Dakota St. Ch: 303 2nd Ave Parsonage Address: 500 E 6th St, Colton SD 57018 Pastor: Susan Jennys Lay Member: Co: Jessie Bunjer Ch: Char Alverson CONDE — See Groton Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team CRESBARD/TOLSTOY Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team 605-324-3665 E:jnygaard@venturecomm.net Mailing Address: PO Box 68, Cresbard SD 57435 Location: C: 304 Bryant Avenue T: 110—5th Ave. West Parsonage Location: 105 W 5th St, Cresbard SD 57435 Pastor: Julie Nygaard Lay Member: C: Jerry Toennies T: Chuck Nold CRYSTAL Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team Mailing Address: 106 Maple St E, Cavalier, ND 58220 701-265-8853 Location: 106 Maple St E, Cavalier, ND 58220 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Margaret Smith Supervised by Lee Gale Lay Member: Darin Otto DELL RAPIDS Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-428-3185 E: drumc@siouxvalley.net W: www.umcdr.org Mailing Address: 505 E 5th St., Dell Rapids SD 57022 Location: 505 E 5th St., Dell Rapids SD 57022 Parsonage Location: 507 E. 5th St., Dell Rapids SD 57022 pastor not residing there Pastor: David Svertson Lay Member: Dean Larsen DES LACS — See Minot Faith Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team DESMET/DESMET UCC Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team 605-854-3149 E: pastor_desmet@q.com W: www.desmetsharedministry.com Mailing Address: PO Box 116, DeSmet SD 57231 Location: 303 3rd SW, DeSmet SD 57231 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Jim Truesdell Lay Member: Marlys Larsen DEVILS LAKE Sakakawea District/Spirit Lake Ministry Team 701-662-2873 W: www.firstunitedmethodistdevilslake.org Mailing Address: 601 5th St., Devils Lake ND 58301 Location: 601 5th St. NE, Devils Lake ND 58301 Parsonage Location: 1502 5th Ave. NE, Devils Lake ND 58301 Pastor: Lori Broschat Lay Member: Stan Sloat DICKEY — See Marion Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team DICKINSON Sakakawea District/Dickinson Ministry Team 701-225-6150 E: dick@dickinsonumc.org W: www. Dickinsonumc.org F:701-225-6150 Mailing Address: PO Box 368, Dickinson, ND 58602 Location: 75 3rd St. W., Dickinson, ND 58602 Parsonage Location: 910 6th St. W., Dickinson, ND 58602 Pastor: Richard Rinearson Lay Member: DOLAND — See Iroquois Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team DONNYBROOK — See Kenmare Regional Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team DRAKE — See Martin / Drake Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team DRAPER — See Murdo Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team DRAYTON/PEMBINA/HUMBOLDT MN Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Team D:701-454-3880 E: umc@polarcomm.com Fax: 701-454-3868 P:701-454-3880 Mailing Address: PO Box 327, Drayton ND 58225 Location: D: 203 N. Main St. P: 152 Ramsey St. H: on Hwy 75 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Gary Johnson, Robbie DaughertyLay Member: Pam Scharmer P: Edna Sharp

DUNSEITH/Peace ELCA Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team 701-244-5781 Mailing Address: 2525 97th St. NE, Dunseith ND 58329 Location: 2525 97th St. NE, Dunseith ND 58329 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: TBS (ELCA) Lay Member: EBENEZER (UCC) — See Elgin Sakakawea District/Dickinson Ministry Team EDGELEY/ASHLEY Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team 701-493-2360 W: www.edgeley.com Mailing Address: 305 5th Ave. W. Edgeley, ND 58433. Location: E: 305 5th Ave. W A: 119 1st Ave SW, Ashley, ND 58413 Parsonage Address: 404 5th Ave. W., Edgeley ND 58433 Pastor: Thomas Carlson Supervised by Kermit Culver Lay Member: Faye Bartle EDGEMONT UNITED-UMC,UCC/Pringle Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team Mailing Address: PO Box 656, Edgemont, SD 57735 605-662-7898 Location: E: 401 4th St. P: Antelope and Buffalo Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Thomas Peacock Lay Member: Doris Westphal, Jane Coates EGAN — See Flandreau Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team ELGIN/Ebenezer UCC Sakakawea District/Dickinson Ministry Team Mailing Address: PO Box 211, Elgin ND 58533 701-584-2307 Location: B: 303rd Ave NE, Elgin ND 58533 Parsonage Location: 204 4th Ave. NW, Elgin ND 58533 Pastor: Marvin Winstryg Lay Member: Ramona Eisenbarth ELK POINT UNITED-UMC,UCC-Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team 605-356-2008 E: epups@iw.net Mailing Address: PO Box 147, Elk Point SD 57025 Location: 523 Pearl St., Elk Point SD 57025 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Dave Bambas Lay Member: Gary Nebelsick ELKTON/Elkton UCC Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-542-7101 E: pastor@elktonunitedparish.org Mailing Address: 710 Cornell Ave, Elkton SD 57026 Location: 710 Cornell Ave, Elkton SD 57026 Parsonage Address: 406 Antelope St Elkton SD 57026 Pastor: Daren Junker Lay Member: Ed Timm ELLENDALE UNITED-UMC,PC-USA Sakakawea District/Jamestown Team 701-349-4007 E: pumc@drtel.net Mailing Address: PO Box 782, Ellendale ND 58436 Location: 501 5th Ave, Ellendale ND 58436 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Paul. D Henschen Lay Member: Brenda Rekow EMBRACE UMC — See Sioux Falls Embrace UMC Glacial Lakes District/ Sioux Falls Ministry Team EMERADO (PC-USA) — See Larimore Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team ENDERLIN — See Lisbon Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team ESMOND — See Iroquois Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team ETHAN — See Alexandria Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team EUREKA Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team 605-284-2820 Mailing Address: PO Box 265, Eureka SD 57437 Location: E: 808 8th St., Eureka SD 57437 Parsonage Address: 308 11th St, Eureka SD 57437 Pastor: Kenrad Pederson Lay Member: Estella Merkel

FAIRBURN Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team 605-890-2193 Mailing Address:126 Ann St., Chadron NE 69337 Location: 2nd and Pine, Fairburn SD 57738 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Justin Trent Supervised by Ed Coates Lay Member: Sarah Marie Gorsuch FAIRMOUNT/BRECKENRIDGE MN Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team E breckumc@rrt.net F: 701-474-5716 Mailing Address: PO Box 108, Fairmount, ND 58030 B: 218-643-5158 Location: F: Corner of Main and 2nd St. S. Fairmount ND B: 910 Main St, Breckenridge MN 56520 Parsonage Address: 910 Main St, Breckenridge MN 56520 Pastor: Mark Gronseth Lay Member: Kay Nelson FAITH/Marcus PC-USA Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team 605-967-2245 E: godaboveall@hotmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box 245, Faith SD 57626 Location: 205 E. 3rd St., Faith SD 57626 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Connie Eichinger Lay Member: FARGO (CALVARY) Eastern Sunrise District/Fargo Ministry Team 701-232-5650 E: office@calvaryfargo.com W: www.calvaryfargo.com Mailing Address: 4575—45th St. S, Fargo ND 58104 Location: 4575—45th St. South Parsonage Location: 2201 27th Ave S, Fargo ND 58104 Pastors: David Motta, Joel Winckler Lay Members: Bruce Harmon, Tim Kerr, Bill Kranzler FARGO (FAITH) Eastern Sunrise District/Fargo Ministry Team 701-232-6844 E:office@fargofaithumc.org W: www.fargofaithumc.org Mailing Address: 909 19th Ave. N, Fargo ND 58102 Location: 909 19th Ave. N, Fargo ND 58102 Parsonage Address: 2007 N 10th St, Fargo ND 58102 Pastor: Kevin Kloster Lay Member: Michael Baker, Cliff Hagan FARGO (FIRST)-Eastern Sunrise District/Fargo Ministry Team E: firstumc@firstumcfargo.org W: www.firstumcfargo.org Mailing Address: 906 1st Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103 701-232-4416 Location: Fargo First: 906 1st Ave. S, Fargo ND 58103 The Gathering: 906 1st Ave. S, Fargo ND 58103 Fargo First South: 3910-25th St. S, Fargo ND 58104 Parsonage: Pastors: Marilyn Spurrell, Amy Atkins, John Roberts, Cody Schuler Lay Members: Kay Braun, Gwen Stickney FAULKTON Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team 605-598-6580 E: godleads2@venture.comm.net W: www.facebook/faulktonUMC.com Mailing Address: PO Box 411, Faulkton SD 57438 Location: 1011 St. John St., Faulkton SD 57438 Parsonage Address: 218 12th Ave. S., Faulkton SD 57438 Pastor: William Hoffman Lay Member: Brent Koens FLANDREAU/EGAN Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-997-2857 E: Flandreau@knology.net Mailing Address: 210 N. Prairie, Flandreau SD 57028 Location: F: 210 N. Prairie E: 210 3rd St E. Parsonage Address: 213 E. 1st Ave., Flandreau SD 57028 Pastor: Robert “Robbie” Salmonson Lay Member: Janelle Weatherly FLORENCE Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team Mailing Address: Lay Member: Marvel Newell Pastor: TBS 91

FORDVILLE — See Park River Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team FORESTBURG ELCA — See Woonsocket Glacial Lakes River District/Mitchell Ministry Team FRANKFORT — See Redfield Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team FREDERICK — See Leola Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team GARDEN CITY — See Clark Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team GARRETSON UNITED UMC / UCC Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team 605-594-6274 Mailing Address: PO Box 255, Garretson, SD 57030 Location: 501 Essex St., Garretson, SD 57030 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Jean Layton Lay Member: Mary Dorsman GARY — See Clear Lake Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team GAYVILLE-VOLIN Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team Mailing Address:16 N Dakota St., Vermillion SD 57069 Location: G: Davis and McCook St. Pastor: Served by Vermillion UMC Lay Member: Carol Sue Roozen GEDDES Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team 605-337-2255 E: geddesumc@midstatesd.net Mailing Address: PO Box 198, Geddes, SD 57342 Location: 502 4th St, Geddes, SD 57342 Parsonage Address: 306 Michigan Ave, Geddes, SD 57342 Pastor: Wayne Huber Lay Member: Becky Scott GETTYSBURG/ONIDA/AGAR(WHEATLAND PARISH) Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Team E:gettysburgumc@venturecomm.net 605-765-9702 Mailing Address: 101 W. Garfield, Gettysburg SD 57442 Location: G: 101 W. Garfield O: Corner of 8th St & Ash St A: 202 N. Byrne St Parsonage Address: 204 S Platte St, Gettysburg SD 57442 Pastor: Jeff Adel Lay Member: G: Betty Holzwarth O: Shirley Barber A: Albert Schreiber GOODRICH — See McClusky Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team GRAFTON FEDERATED (UMC,PC-USA)/Knox PC-USA, Minto, St. Thomas (NORTHERN VALLEY PARISH) Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team Mailing Address: 716 Griggs Ave., Grafton ND 58237 701-352-2644 Location: G: 716 Griggs Ave., Grafton ND 58237 St.T: 1 block west of American Legion Parsonage Address: 716 Griggs Ave., Grafton ND 58237 Pastor: Lee Gale Lay Member: G: Terri Gale St.T: Bobbi Carson GRAND FORKS (WESLEY) Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team 701-772-1869 E: gfwesley@midconetwork.com W: www.gfwesley.org F:701-772-1940 Mailing Address:1600 4th Ave. N., Grand Forks ND 58203 Location: 1600 4th Ave. N., Grand Forks ND 58203 Parsonage Address: 2092 Prairie Rose Ct. Grand Forks ND, 58201 Pastor: Howard Baird Lay Members: John Galegher, Sandra Marquardt, Judy Christy GRAND FORKS (ZION) Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team 701-772-1893 E: office@zion-umc.org W: www.zion-umc.org F:701-772-8391 Mailing Address: 1001 24th Ave. S, Grand Forks ND 58201 Location: 1001 24th Ave. S, Grand Forks ND 58201 Parsonage Address: 2588 19th St S., Grand Forks ND 58201 Pastor: Chang Yi Lay Members: Ellen Myrick, Cathy Perry (alt) GREGORY Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team E-mail: gumc@gwtc.net Mailing Address: 506 Church Ave., Gregory SD 57533 605-835-9221 Location: G: 506 Church Ave., Gregory SD 57533 Parsonage Address: 1304 Rosebud Ave., Gregory SD 57533 Pastor: Royal Archer Lay Member: Bob Wik

GROTON/CONDE Eastern Sunrise District/ Aberdeen Ministry Team 605-397-8270 E: grotonumc@nvc.net W: www.grotonsouthdakotachurches.com/umc Mailing Address: 906 N 1st St, Groton SD 57445 Location:G: 906 N 1st St, Groton SD 57445 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Matt Richards Lay Member: Pat Siefken HAMILTON Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team Mailing Address: PO Box 36, Cavalier ND 58220 Location: Center of town Parsonage Address: none Pastor: John Werth Lay Member: HARRISBURG Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team 605-767-2253 E: humc@harrisburgumc.com W: www.harrisburgumc.com Mailing Address: PO Box 367, Harrisburg, SD 57032 Location: 204 Grand Ave., Harrisburg, SD 57032 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Kyle Reinhiller Lay Member: Sarah Noordermeer HARROLD — See Highmore Prairie Hills District/Pierre Ministry Team HARTFORD Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-528-3822 E: humc@unitelsd.com W: humcsd.org Mailing Address: PO Box 159, Hartford SD 57033 Location: 102 E 2nd St., Hartford SD 57033 Parsonage Address: 302 E. 3rd St., Hartford SD 57033 Pastor: Jan Gross Lay Member: Melvin Dieken HAZEN/BEULAH Sakakawea District/Dickinson Ministry Team 701-748-2339 E: davidbirkeland@gmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box 454, Hazen ND 58545 Location: H: 2 3rd St. NE B: 203 3rd St., Beulah ND 58523 Parsonage Address: 10 3rd St NE, Beulah ND 58523 Pastor: David Birkeland Lay Member: Alvina Hagler HEBRON Sakakawea District/Dickinson Ministry Team 701-878-4019 Mailing Address: PO Box 23, Hebron, ND 58638 Location:123 N. Elm St. Parsonage Address: none Pastor: TBS Lay Member: Dolly Walth HECLA — See Claremont Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team HENRY/KELLERTON Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team 605-881-0040 Web site: www.henrykellerton.org Mailing Address: 708 N Commercial St Clark SD 57225 Location: He: 443 3rd Ave & 185th St., Henry SD 57242 K: 3rd & Pine St., Henry SD 57243 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Mark and Joy Tracy Lay Member: Nona Clifford HERRICK — See Burke Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team HETTINGER Sakakawea District/Dickinson Ministry Team 701-567-2964 E: hetumc@ndspernet.com Mailing Address: PO Box 391, Hettinger ND 58639 Location: 408 N. Airport Road, Hettinger ND 58639 Parsonage Address: 101 4th Ave. N., Hettinger ND 58639 Pastor: Paul Lint Lay Member: Jeri Dunn

HIGHMORE/HARROLD/BLUNT Prairie Hills District/Pierre Ministry Team 605-852-2828 E:highumc@venturecomm.net W: www.highumc.com Mailing Address: PO Box 397, Highmore SD 57345 Location: Hi: 425 Commercial Ave SE Ha: 301 Cavenaugh B: Stebbins and Lone Tree Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Kori Ann Lehrkamp Lay Member: Cathy Kerr HILLSBORO UNITED-UMC,UCC Eastern Sunrise District/Fargo Ministry 701-636-5246 W: www.unitedparish.info Mailing Address: PO Box 699, Hillsboro ND 58045 Location:121 1st St. NW, Hillsboro ND 58045 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Dale Emery Lay Member: Misti Wuori HITCHCOCK/BROADLAND Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team 605-266-2135 E: hitchcockumc@venturecomm.net W:http://hitchcockandbroadlandumc.com Mailing Address: PO Box 115, Hitchcock, SD 57348 Location: H: 39060 SD Hwy 28, Hitchcock SD 57348 B: ½ mi west of Co. Rd, 1½ bks No. Parsonage Address: 39075 SD Hwy 28, Hitchcock SD 57348 Pastor: Tim Vorlage Lay Member: Gail Brock, Lisa Haigh HOLMES/ Sharon Trinty ELCA / Beaver ELCA 701-847-2720 Eastern Sunrise/Upper Valley Ministry Team E: prairiefaith@gmail.com Mailing Address: 2102 2nd Ave NE, Reynolds, ND 58275 Location: H: 205 21st St NE, Reynolds ND 58275 Parsonage: 2102 2nd Ave. NE, Reynolds ND 58275 Pastor: Cheryl (Sheri) Fadley Lay Member: Betty Ellingson HOT SPRINGS FEDERATED- UMC, AB, PC-USA 605-745-5640 Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team E: uc@gwtc.net W: unitedchurcheshotsprings.org Mailing Address: 342 N. Garden Hot Springs, SD 57747 Location: 28309 Sunny Brook Rd Parsonage Address: None Pastor: Clint Walker Lay Member: Bob Puffer HOWARD (BEACH) Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-772-5383 E: beachumc@alliancecom.net Mailing Address: Box 116, Howard SD 57349 Location: 205 N. Pleasant Dr Parsonage Address: 103 North Pleasant St. Pastor: Mary-Lee Lint Lay Member: Loren Scott HUMBOLDT — See Drayton Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team HURLEY — See Parker Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team HURON (FIRST) Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team 605-352-8604 E: info@huronfumc.org W: www.huronfumc.org Mailing Address: 2660 Dakota Ave. S., Huron, SD 57350 Location: Highway 37 south of Huron Parsonage Address: 540—18th St. SW Pastor: Mark Holland Lay Members: HURON (RIVERVIEW)/VIRGIL Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team 605-352-6227 E: r_vumc@santel.net Mailing Address:1640 Simmons Ave. SE, Huron SD 57350 Location: H:1640 Simmons Ave. SE, Huron V:1 Block North of Main St. Parsonage Address:1540 Simmons Ave. SE, Huron Pastor: Dean Trapp Lay Member:Tom Cummins 94

INTERIOR PC-USA— See Philip Prairie Hills District/Pierre Ministry Team IRENE — See Wakonda Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team IROQUOIS/ESMOND/DOLAND (Iroquois Parish) 605-546-2424 Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team Mailing Address: PO Box 173, Iroquois SD 57353 Location: I: Quapaw & Washita E: Center of town D: Corner of Fourth and Montana Pastor: Kris Larson Lay Member: Shirley Scotter ISABEL UCC — See Timber Lake Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team JAMESTOWN (FIRST) Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team 701-952-3718 E: firstumcjmst@daktel.com W: firstumcjmst.org F: 701-952-3717 Mailing Address:115 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 Location:115 Third St. SE Parsonage Address: 210 15th Ave NE Pastor: Elmo Herman, Michelle Brennan Lay Members: Roger Caine, Barb Caine, Tyrel Schlecht JAMESTOWN (ST. PAUL’S) Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team 701-252-3088 E: stpaulsjamestown@gmail.com Web: www.wegrowdisciples.org Mailing Address:1000 5th Ave NE, Jamestown, ND 58401 Location:1000 5th Ave. NE Parsonage Address: 1023—6th Ave. NE Pastor: Arlyn Coalter Lay Member: Julie Wayne, Betty Brosz JAMISON, NE — See Burke Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team JUD — See Marion Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team KELLERTON — See Henry Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team KENMARE REGIONAL Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team 701-731-0232 E: joddy.meidinger@hotmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box 411 Kenmare ND 58746 Pastor: Joddy Meidinger KENNEBEC — See Presho Prairie Hills District/Pierre Ministry Team KENSAL—See Wimbledon Sakakawea/Jamestown Ministry Team KIMBALL PROTESTANT PARISH 605-778-6410 Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team E:protestantparish@midstatesd.net W: www.kimballprotestantparish.org Mailing Address: Box 340, Kimball SD 57355 Location:301 South Babcock Street Parsonage Address: 312 W 2nd St, Kimball, SD 57355 Pastor: Daryl Schubert Lay Member: Charlene Miller KINDRED (CALVARY)/KINDRED (ZION) Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team Mailing Address: Box 146, Kindred ND 58051 701-428-3624 Location: K: 271 Linden, Kindred Z: 4 miles West of Colfax, ¼ mile North Parsonage Address: 271 Linden St Kindred Pastor: John Bergh Lay Member: Dan Haverland KVERNES ELCA — See New Rockford Sakakawea District/Spirit Lake Ministry Team LAKE PRESTON — See Arlington Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team LANGDON Sakakawea District/Spirit Lake Ministry Team 701-256-2748 E: langumc@utma.com Mailing Address: 301 15th Ave., Langdon ND 58249 Location: 301 15th Ave, Langdon Parsonage Address: 201—15th Ave., Langdon Pastor: Judy Banwart Lay Member: Iva Wenzel, LANSFORD UMC/Lansford ELCA /Glenburn ELCA Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team 701-362-7922 Mailing Address: Trinity Lutheran Church P.O. Box 157, Glenburn, ND 58740 Pastor: Heather Brown Lay Leader: Nina Brossart

LARIMORE/Arvilla PC-USA/Emerado PC-USA 701-343-2458 Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team E: theyoke@centurylink.net Mailing Address: Box 537, Larimore, ND 58251 Location: 203 West Third Parsonage Address: 205 West Third Pastor: Raenelle Sorensen Lay Member: Patsy Strand LEAD-DEADWOOD (TRINITY) Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team Mailing Address:111 S. Main St, Lead, SD 57754 605-584-1328 Location: 111 S. Main Parsonage Address: 408 Sunset Rd. Pastor: Mark Phillips Lay Member: Jim Hoff LEGACY—See Bismarck Legacy Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team LEHR — See Napoleon Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team LEOLA/FREDERICK/BARNARD UCC Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team Mailing Address:409 S. Kline, Aberdeen SD 57401 Location: L: Herried Ave & Moultoh St. F: 1 blk north of school bldg. Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Don Peck Supervised by Aberdeen First Lay Member: Deirdre Peck LINTON/STERLING Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team 701-254-5448 Mailing Address: L: Box 668, Linton, ND 58552, Location: L: 419 N Broadway S: In Sterling near Highway 83 Parsonage Address: 128 Spruce Ave. East, Linton Pastor: Marlin Sapp Lay Member: Luella Rath, Georgene Siebel LISBON, LISBON UP / ENDERLIN Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team E: lismeth@drtel.net 701-683-4479 Mailing Address: 602 Forest St, Lisbon ND 58054 Enderlin:701-437-3407 Location: 602 Forest St. E: 228 5th Ave. Parsonage Address: 209—6th Ave. West, Lisbon Pastor: Juwle Nagbe Lay Member: L: Mary Madsen E: Myrene Peterson LYMAN COUNTY PARISH—See Presho/Kennebec/Reliance Prairie Hills District/ Pierre Area Ministry Team MADISON Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-256-2162 E: madison.umc@midconetwork.com W: madisonumc.com Mailing Address: 304 N Egan St, Madison SD 57042 Location: 304 N Egan Ave Parsonage Address: 1021 NW 7th St., Madison Pastor: Barry Whipkey Lay Members: Lisa Baasch, LaDonna Callies, Cody Warns, Jordan Herm MANDAN Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team 701-663-8909 E: mumch@msn.com Mailing Address: 610 - 12th St. NW, Mandan ND 58554 Location: 610 12th St. NW Parsonage Address: 401 13th St. NW, Mandan Pastor: Bruce Adams Lay Members: Darlene VanderVorst MANSFIELD — See Mellette Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team MARCUS PC-USA — See Faith Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team MARION/DICKEY/JUD Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team 701-669-2209 Mailing Address: Box 176, Marion, ND 58466 Location: M: 210—2nd St. D: 319 4th Ave. J: Church Street Parsonage Address: 305 1st St, Marion Pastor: Rodney Ulmer Lay Member: Sharman Zachrison, Ralph Greer, Bob Muhs

MARTIN / DRAKE Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team 701-324-2494 Mailing Address Drake: Box 157, Drake ND 58736 Mailing Address Martin: Martin UMC % Deb Hauser 3232 23rd Ave NE Martin ND 58758 Location: H: M: SE Martin Street D: 221 Main St Parsonage Address: none Pastor: TBA Lay Member: MCCLUSKY/GOODRICH/CHASELEY Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team 701-363-2420 E: mcgcumc@westriv.com Mailing Address: PO Box 376, McClusky, ND 58463 Location: M: 124 Ave C G: 3rd and McKinley C: Main St Parsonage Address: 310—2nd St. SE, McClusky Pastor: Warren Rhodes Lay Member: Donavon Czech MCCOOK LAKE ---- See North Sioux City Ark MEDINA — See Streeter Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team MELLETTE NORTHWESTERN/Mansfield PC-USA/Brentford UCC Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team 605-887-3461 Mailing Address: 232 4th Ave Location: South & across Street west from Northwestern School Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Dr. Peggy Jo Wobbema Lay Member: Ken Halvorson MILBANK (CENTRAL) Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team 605-432-4766 E: centralchurch@sstel.net W: milbankcentralumc.org Mailing Address: 201 S. 5th St, Milbank SD 57252 Location: 201 S. 5th St Parsonage Address: 1011 Washington Drive, Milbank Pastor: Andrew Bartel Lay Members: Gerald Fields, Jody Kuper MILBANK (PARKVIEW)/BIG STONE CITY (TABOR) / ORTONVILLE MN Eastern Sunrise Dist./Watertown Ministry Team E: MP: parkviewumc@q.com BSC: taborumc@midconetwork.com Mailing Address: MP: 1101 S. 2nd St, Milbank, SD 57252 605-432-6718 BSC: PO Box 158, Big Stone City SD 57216 605-432-8138 Location: MP: 1101 S. 2nd St BSC: 109 2nd Ave, Parsonage Address: 651 Margaret Street, Big Stone City Pastor: Melanie Reiners Lay Member: MP: Malcolm Dirksen BSC: Joyce Jensen MILLER Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team 605-853-3656 E: millerumc@mncomm.com Mailing Address: 610 E 4th Ave., Miller SD 57362 Location: M: 610 E. 4th Ave. Miller Parsonage Address: 509 East 6th St., Miller Pastor: Mark Johnsen Lay Member: Judy Jenner MILNOR/WYNDMERE/SHELDON Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team 701-427-9401 E: milnorumc@drtel.net W:701-439-2932 Mailing Address: Box 335, Milnor, ND 58060 Location: M: 720 Main St. W: 438 4th St S: 10 Omaha Parsonage Address: 724 Main, Milnor Pastor: Michael Ward Lay Member: Deanna Springer MINOT (FAITH)/DES LACS Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team 701-838-1540 Mailing Address: 5900 Hwy 83 N Minot, ND 58703 Location: M: 801 University Ave. W. D: 33 Third Ave. SE 58733 Parsonage Address: 2605 Crescent Drive, Minot Pastor: Debra Ball-Kilbourne Lay Member: Cliff Jacobson

MINOT (VINCENT) Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team 701-838-4425 E: office@vincentumc.com W: www.vincentumc.com Mailing Address: 1024—2nd St. SE, Minot ND 58701 Location: 1024 2nd St. SE Parsonage Address: 2605 Crescent Dr Pastor: Raymond L. Baker Lay Members: Heather Ellis, Carolyn Andrews MINTO (PC-USA) — See Grafton Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team MISSION — See White River Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team MISSOURI VALLEY PARISH -- See Washburn / Center / Turtle Lake MITCHELL (FIRST) ----Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team 605-996-7721 W: www.mitchellumc.org Mailing Address: 310 N. Rowley St, Mitchell SD 57301 Location: 310 N. Rowley Parsonage Address: 1425 Pebble Beach Rd 1415 E 2nd Ave Pastors: Kathy Hartgraves, Katie Rowen Lay Member: MITCHELL (FUSION) ---- Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team 605-995-2919 E: Brandon@mitchellfusion.com W: mitchellFusion.com Mailling Address: 1200 W. University Ave PO Box 928 Mitchell SD 57301 Location: 1200 West University Ave Parsonage: 1435 Pinehurst Ave Mitchell Pastor: Brandon Vetter Lay Member: Kitty Allen MOBRIDGE — See Selby Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team MOFFIT --- Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team E: murdoumc@goldenwest.net Mailing Address: Box 55 Moffit, ND 58560 Location: West Main Ave. Parsonage Address: Pastor: Served by Bismarck Legacy Lay Member: MOHALL/SHERWOOD/BOWBELLS (SOURIS VALLEY PARISH) M: 701-756-7272 Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team B: 701-377-2986 Mailing Address:Box 336, Mohall, ND 58761 Location:M: 204 1st Ave. NW S: 40 4th Ave E B: 215 Main St N Parsonage Address: 202 1st Ave NW, Mohall Pastor: Eugene Moeller, Marilyn Moeller Lay Member: Connie Southam MONTROSE — See Salem United Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team MOUNT VERNON Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team 605-236-5386 Mailing Address: PO Box 28, Mt. Vernon, SD 57363 Location: 212 West 2ND Street Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Served by Stickney Lay Member: MURDO/DRAPER Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team 605-669-2501 E: murdoumc@goldenwest.net Mailing Address: Box 216, Murdo, SD 57559 Location: M: 204 Jefferson D: North Central part of town Parsonage Address: 406—2nd St., Murdo Pastor: Rick Hazen Lay Member: Curt Chambliss NAPOLEON/LEHR Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team N:701-754-2603 E: seajayHerman@gmail.com L: 701-378-2335 Mailing Address: PO Box 293, Napoleon, ND 58561 Location: N: 221 2nd St East L: 403 East St S W: 305 Centennial St. S Parsonage Address: 518 Broadway Napolean ND 58561 Pastor: Sarah Herman Lay Member: Paul Hamers 98

NORTONVILLE Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team Mailing Address: Location: 1st Street Parsonage Address: none Pastor: TBS Lay Member: Rod Berg NORTH SIOUX CITY (ARK) (Formerly Ark UMC) Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team 605-780-4767 E: arkumc@gmail.com W: arkumc.org Mailing Address: PO Box 488, N Sioux City, SD 57049 Location: 130 Sodrac Dr, N Sioux City, SD 57049 Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Jeff Vore Lay Member: NORTHERN VALLEY PARISH — See Grafton Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley OAKES/COGSWELL Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team 701-742-2925 Mailing Address: 216 S. 6th, Oakes, ND 58474 Location: O: 6th St. and Juniper Ave. C: Main Street Parsonage Address: 1005 Lilac Ave., Oakes Pastor: Steven Olson Lay Member: Deloris Hassebroek OLIVET/SCOTLAND Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team 605-387-5510 E: oumc@goldenwest.net S: 605-583-4611 Mailing Address: O:Box 40, Olivet SD 57052 S: PO Box 402, Scotland SD 57059 Location: O: 215 Olivet St. S: 711 3rd St, Scotland SD 57059 Parsonage Address: 190 S 4th St., Olivet Pastor: Tom Petersen Lay Member: Delmar Janke ONIDA — See Gettysburg Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team PARK RIVER FEDERATED-UMC,PC-USA/Fordville PC-USA Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team 701-284-6499 Mailing Address: Box P, Park River ND 58270 Location: 4th and Harris Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Paul Keil Lay Member: Lorene Larson PARKER/HURLEY Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team 605-297-4910 Mailing Address: PO Box 205, Parker SD 57053 Location: P: Corner of 2nd & Spruce, west side of town H: 501 Park Blvd Parsonage Address: 365 W Second, Parker Pastor: Iva Laudermith Lay Member: Donna Dwyer PEACE ELCA — See Dunseith Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team PEMBINA — See Drayton Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team PHILIP UNITED UMC, PC-USA / Interior PC-USA Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team E: chez@gwtc.net 605-859-2310 Mailing Address: PO Box 727, Philip, SD 57567 Location:101 S. Howard Parsonage Address: 103 S Howard Ave. Pastor: Kathy Chesney Lay Member: PIEDMONT (GRACE) Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team 605-787-4858 E: gumc@midconetwork.com W: www.gracepiedmont.com Mailing Address: Box 265, Piedmont SD 57769 Location: 10060 Foothill Drive Parsonage Address: 10371 Walnut St Pastor: Karl Kroger Lay Member: Connie Eichinger

PIERRE (FIRST) Prairie Hills District/Pierre Ministry Team 605-224-5939 E: pierre1umc@mncomm.com W: www.pierrefirstumc.org Mailing Address: PO Box 579, Pierre SD 57501 Location: 117 N. Central Parsonage Address: 904 Winchester Dr 201 N Oneida Pastor: Dan Bader, Margaret Stempson Lay Members: Monica Bader, Scott Jones, Julia Jones, Penny Galinat PIERRE (SOUTHEAST) Prairie Hills District/Pierre Ministry Team 605-494-0470 E: sepumc.midconetwork.com W: www.sepumc.com Mailing Address: PO Box 306, Pierre SD 57501 Location: 2315 East Park St Community Center 605-224-7244 Parsonage Address: 1012 WoodView Drive Apt 15 Pierre SD, 57501 Pastor: Jeri Burns Lay Member: Steve Stewart PLANKINTON/WHITE LAKE Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team E: plankintonumc@gmail.com Mailing Address: P: Box 7, Plankinton SD 57368 605-942-7365 WL: PO Box 147, White Lake, SD 57383 605-249-2410 Location: P: 210 Northeast Road WL: 110 E. Deleyan Parsonage Address: 408 Sanborn St., Plankinton Pastor: Jeff Lathrop Lay Member: Bev Hoefert PRAIRIE VIEW Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team 605-424-2080 E: prairieview@goldenwest.net W: prairieviewumc.org Mailing Address: PO Box 143, Oelrichs SD 57763 Location: 28307 Sunnybrook Rd, Oelrichs Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Morris Nelson Lay Member: Debra Frahm PRESHO/KENNEBEC/RELIANCE (Lyman Co. Parish) Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team E: umc@kennebectelephone.com 605-895-2353 Mailing Address: PO Box 276, Presho, SD 57568 Location: P: 100 W. Willow St. K: 104 Main R: Main and Chamberlain Parsonage Address: 106 W. Willow, Presho Pastor: Lin Jennewein Supervised by Val Rush Lay Member: Michelle Lintvedt PRINGLE — See Edgemont Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team RAPID CITY (CANYON LAKE) Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team 605-348-1080 E: clumc@rushmore.com W: www.clumc.com Mailing Address: 3500 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City SD 57702 Location: 3500 Canyon Lake Dr Parsonage Address: 3703 Parkridge Dr. 3604 Powderhorn Dr. Pastor: Eric Grinager, Deann Eidem Lay Members: Sharon Wilson, Roger and Karen Meyer RAPID CITY (FIRST) Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team E: firstumc@rapidcityfirst.org Web: www.rapidcityfirst.org 605-342-4498 Mailing Address: 629 Kansas City St., Rapid City, SD 57701 Location: 629 Kansas City St Parsonage Address: 3507 Westridge Rd, Rapid City SD 57702 Pastor: Greg Kroger, John Britt Lay Member: Scott Jensen, Dave Cam, Sam Britt RAPID CITY (KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS) Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team E: knollwoodpastor@gmail.com Mailing Address: 320 E. College Ave, Rapid City SD 57701 605-343-7145 Location: 320 E. College Ave Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Sharla McCaskell Lay Member: Janae Herman 100

RAPID CITY (KOREAN) Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team 605-342-4498 E: rapidcitykorean@hotmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box 1648 , Rapid City SD 57701 Location: 629 Kansas City St Parsonage Address: Pastor: TBS Lay Member: Steve Lee RAPID CITY (RAPID VALLEY) Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team 605-393-1526 E: mail@valley-umc.com W: valley-umc.com Mailing Address: 5103 Long View Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703 Location: 5103 Long View Drive Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Gary Walters Lay Member: Phyllis Walters RAPID CITY (SOUTH MAPLE) Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team 605-343-1813 E: southmapleumc@gmail.com. W: www.southmapleumc.com Mailing Address:202 E. Indiana, Rapid City, SD 57701 F:605-343-0035 Location: 202 E. Indiana Parsonage Address: 2216 Maple Ave., Rapid City Pastor: John McKnight Lay Member: Vernal Trove REDFIELD/FRANKFORT Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team 605-472-0770 E: redfieldumc@midconetwork.com Mailing Address:1326 W. 1st St, Redfield, SD 57469 Location: R:1326 W. 1st St F: 17672 397th Ave 57440 Parsonage Address: 1305 W First St Pastor: Martin Toepke-Floyd Lay Member: Norma Patterson RELIANCE — See Presho Prairie Hills District/Pierre Ministry Team ROBINSON — See Steele Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team ROCK LAKE — See Cando Sakakawea District/Spirit Lake Ministry Team ROLLA — See Cando Sakakawea District/Spirit Lake Ministry Team RUGBY (EMMANUEL UNITED)-UMC,PC-USA Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team Mailing Address: 223 2nd St. SE, Rugby, ND 58368 701-776-5809 Location: 306 2nd St. SW Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Donald Andrews Lay Member: Charlene Gault SAINT THOMAS — See Grafton Eastern Sunrise District/Upper Valley Ministry Team SALEM UNITED-UMC,PC-USA/MONTROSE Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team E: salemunited@triotel.net W: sumumc.net Mailing Address: PO Box 615, Salem, SD 57058 605-425-2245 Location: S: 432 N. Main - across from Court House F: 605-425-9245 M: 109 2nd Ave S. Montrose, SD 57048 Parsonage Address: 201 W. Jefferson Ave., Salem Pastor: Nancy Manning Lay Member: Connie Smith SCOTLAND — See Olivet Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Area Ministry Team SELBY/MOBRIDGE Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team 605-649-7888 E: Selbyumc@venturecomm.com W selbyumc.weebly.com E: Mobridgeumc@midco.net W: mobridgeumc.weebly.com M:605-845-3139 Mailing Address: PO Box 174, Selby, SD 57472 Location: S: 3301 4th Ave. M: 402 3rd Ave W. Mobridge SD 57601 Parsonage Address: 3305 Fourth Ave, Selby Pastor: Elizabeth Jassmann Lay Member: S:Carmen Schorg, M: Madonna Riley SHELDON — See Milnor Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team SHERWOOD — See Mohall Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team

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SIOUX FALLS (ASBURY) Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team 605-332-8861 E: info@sfasbury.org W:www.sfasbury.org F: 605-332-1939 Mailing Address: 2425 S. Western, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Location: 2425 S. Western Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Peter “Kip” Roozen Lay Member: Greg Richards, Al Herrboldt, Marilyn Stroh SIOUX FALLS (EMBRACE) Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team 605-271-3249 E: info@iamembrace..com W: www.iamembrace.com Mailing Address: 2800 E 57th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Locaton: 2800 East 57th St. Parsonage Address: None Pastor: Adam Weber, Matthew Morrison, Travis Waltner Lay Members: Billy Schlotter SIOUX FALLS (FIRST) Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team 605-336-3652 E: fumc@sfumc.org W: www.sfumc.org F: 605-334-9805 Mailing Address: 401 S. Spring Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Location: 401 S. Spring Ave Parsonage Address: none Pastors: Robert Ruedebusch, Sara McManus, Alison McCormick Lay Members: Mary Jane Richardson, Bill Hoff, Carrie Jaeger, Jo Harris, Doug Erickson SIOUX FALLS (HILLTOP) Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team 605-338-8689 E: hilltopumcoffice@gmail.com W: www.hilltopmethodist.org Mailing Address: 1312 S. Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Location: 1312 S Bahnson Ave Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Brook McBride Lay Members: Hazel Hansen SIOUX FALLS (SOUTHERN HILLS) Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team E: sohills@midconetwork.com 605-371-2065 Mailing Address: 3400 E. 49th St, Sioux Falls SD 57103 Location: 3400 E. 49th St. Parsonage Address: 921 S. Charlotte Ave. Pastor: R. Duane Coates Lay Member: Connie Maxwell SIOUX FALLS (SUNNYCREST) Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team 605-361-0899 E: office@sunnycrest.org W: www.sunnycrest.org F: 605-361-7191 Mailing Address: 4801 W 41st St, Sioux Falls SD 57106 Location: 4801 W 41st S Parsonage Address: 7712 W Leah St. Pastor: Ryan Mutzenberger, Kris Mutzenberger Lay Members: Paula Wheelock SIOUX FALLS (WESLEY) Glacial Lakes District/Sioux Falls Ministry Team 605-338-4562 E: wesleyumc@midconetwork.com Mailing Address: 1700 6th St. E, Sioux Falls SD 57103 Location: 1700 6th St E Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Laura Borman Lay Member: Elaine Roberts SOURIS VALLEY PARISH -- See Mohall / Sherwood / Bowbells SPEARFISH/SUNDANCE,WY Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team Sp. 605-642-3457 E: orvett.stepper@spearfishumc.org W:www.spearfishumc.org Mailing Address: 845 N. 5th St., Spearfish SD 57783 Location: 845 N. 5th St, Spearfish Parsonage Location:14 Horseshoe Lane, Spearfish SD 57783 Pastor: Scott McKirdy Lay Member: Gloria Borgman, Joann Follette

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SUNDANCE WY – Yoked with Spearfish UMC 307-283-1954 E: sumchurch@gmail.com W: sumchurch.info Mailing Address: PO Box 567, Sundance WY 82729 Location: 306 E Ryan St, Sundance WY 82729 Parsonage Location: Pastor: Ken Ballard Lay Member: STEELE/TUTTLE/ROBINSON Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team 701-475-2631 E: strumc@bektel.com W: strumc.org Mailing Address: PO Box 166, Steele, ND 58482 Location: S: 102 2nd St SW T: North Main R: 118 1st Ave. W. Parsonage Address: 302—3rd St. SE, Steele Pastor: Steve Behrens Lay Member: Tom Moss, Loren Morrison, Suzie Heidt STERLING, ND — See Linton Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team STERLING, SD — See White Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team STICKNEY Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team 605-732-4350 Mailing Address: Box 128, Stickney, SD 57375 Location: 707 1st Parsonage Address: 419 S. Main Pastor: John Rainbolt Lay Member: Charlotte Brown STREETER/MEDINA/TAPPEN Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team 701-424-3619 Mailing Address: Box 38, Streeter, ND 58483 Location: S: 122 Mary St. N. Streeter, ND. M: 301 1st Ave S., Medina, ND 58467 T: 330 2nd St. NE, Tappen, ND 59487 Parsonage Address: 114 Mary Street N., Streeter Pastor: Hazel Behrens Lay Member: Bruce Schlecht STURGIS Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team 605-720-5578 E: sturgisumc@hotmail.com W: sturgisumc.com Mailing Address: PO Box 757 Sturgis, SD 57785 Location: 1755 Ball Park Road Parsonage Address: 2580 Starline Ave Pastor: Jenene Earl Lay Members: Doyle Busby SUNDANCE, WYOMING—See Spearfish Prairie Hills District/Northern Hills Ministry Team TAPPEN — See Streeter Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team TIMBER LAKE/Timber Lake ELCA/Isabel UCC/Timber Lake ABC Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team 605-865-3567 Mailing Address: PO Box 434, Timber Lake, SD 57656 Location: 202 Main Parsonage Address: none Pastor: TBS Lay Member: Cherry Lippert TODD MELLETTE LARGER PARISH --See White River TOLSTOY see Cresbard Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Ministry Team TULARE UNITED-UMC,UCC Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team 605-596-4156 E: tulareuc@venturecomm.net W: www. tulareunitedchurch.com Mailing Address: PO Box 109 Tulare, SD 57476 Location: 205 Ohio St Parsonage Address: 206 Ohio St, Tulare SD 57476 Pastor: Lorah Houser-Jankord Lay Member: TURTLE LAKE — See Washburn Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team TUTTLE — See Steele Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team TYNDALL — See Wagner Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team

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UNDERWOOD, ND Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team Mailing Address: P.O. Box 714, Underwood, ND 58576 Location: Corner of 2nd St. and Grant Ave. Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Darrel Aleson Lay Member: Layton Freborg VALLEY CITY (EPWORTH) Sakakawea District/Jamestown Ministry Team 701-845-0340 E-mail: office@epworthvalleycity.com W: epworthvalleycity.com Mailing Address: 680 8th Ave. SW, Valley City, ND 58072 Location: 680 8th Ave. SW Parsonage Address: 654 9th Ave SW Pastor: Dayne Zachrison Lay Member: Jon Owen, Karen Nicholson VELVA Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team Mailing Address:1904 7th St. NW, Minot, ND 58703 Location: Corner of 2nd Ave. and 1st St West., Velva Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Geoff Hilton Supervised Lay Member: Lynette Mart VERMILLION Glacial Lakes District/ Yankton Ministry Team E: vermillion1stumc@gmail.com W: www.vermillionumc.com 605-624-2179 Mailing Address: 16 N. Dakota St. Parsonage Address: 806 Valley View Drive Pastor: Rick Pettinger Lay Member: Sue Jopling VIBORG — See Wakonda Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team VIRGIL — See Huron Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team VOLIN — See Gayville Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team WAGNER/TYNDALL Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team 605-384-5382 E: wagtynumc@hcinet.net Mailing Address: Box 757, Wagner, SD 57380 Location: W: 406—SW 1st St. T: 1812 Main St. Parsonage Address: 204—1st. St. SE Pastor: Laurie Kidd Lay Member: Arnold Horner WAHPETON (EVERGREEN) Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team 701-642-6202 E: evergreenoffice@702com.net W: www.evergreen.com facebook.com/evergreenumc Mailing Address:1120 Evergreen Court, Wahpeton, ND 58075 Location: 1120 Evergreen Court Parsonage Address: 1415 Ave A , Wahpeton, ND 58075 Pastor: Jennifer Tyler Lay Members: Jerry Nankivel, Jan Moore WAKONDA/IRENE/VIBORG Glacial Lakes District/Yankton Ministry Team 605-267-2584 E: pastorjudy.sd@gmail.com Mailing Address: Box 325, Wakonda, SD 57073 Location: W: 201 Kansas I: 228 Dakota St V: 200 S Main Parsonage Address: 205 Kansas St., Wakonda Pastor: Judy Sayler Lay Member: WALL/WASTA Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team 605-279-2359 E: umcwall@gwtc.net Mailing Address: PO Box 313, Wall, SD 57790 Location: Wall: 602 Norris S Wasta: Corner of Oak & B Street Parsonage Address: 418 7th Ave, Wall Pastor: Darwin Kopfmann Lay Member: Linda Eisenbraun

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WASHBURN/CENTER/TURTLE LAKE (Missouri Valley Parish) Sakakawea District/Bismarck Ministry Team 701-462-3220 E: washburnumc@westriv.com Mailing Address: Box 66, Washburn, ND 58577 Location: W: 1002 John Wesley Ln, C: 1st and Center TL: 116 2nd Ave. W Parsonage Address: 420 – 6th St, Washburn, ND 58577 Pastor: Cory Thrall (site pastor / served by Bismarck Legacy) Lay Member: Cindy Renfrow WASTA — See Wall Prairie Hills District/Rushmore Ministry Team WATERTOWN (CORNERSTONE) Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team 605-886-2242 E:lvetch@gmail.com W: www.cumcwat.com Mailing Address: 1350—11th St. NE, Watertown, SD 50201 Location: 1350—11th St. NE Encounter: Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Roger Spahr, Kenneth Mund Lay Members: Allen Swan, David Darling, Carol Johnson, Rhonda Mund WATERTOWN (FIRST) Eastern Sunrise District/Watertown Ministry Team 605-886-4427 W: www.watertownfirstumc.com Mailing Address: Box 1416, Watertown, SD 57201 Location: 4 Second Ave SE Parsonage Address: 31 Sunrise Dr 180 – 18th St NE Pastors: Sara Nelson Lay Members: Jean Fox, Donald Fox, Bonnie Lien, Al Vanderlaan WEBSTER/BRISTOL-BUTLER Eastern Sunrise District/Aberdeen Ministry Team 605-345-3747 E: daycoumc@yahoo.com W: daycoum.org Mailing Address: 105 East 9th Ave., Webster, SD 57274 Location: W: 105 East 9th Ave. B: 1 blk from No. end of town on Main St Parsonage Address: 915 E. 2nd St., Webster Pastor: Justin Iverson Lay Member: Loren Lutz WESSINGTON SPRINGS Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team 605-539-1567 E:umcnews@gmail.com Facebook: Wsumc Mailing Address: PO Box 396, Wessington Springs, SD 57382 Location: 110 West Main Parsonage Address: 106 State St, Wessington Springs, SD 57382 Pastor: Martin Avery Lay Member: Gretchen Burnison WEST FARGO (FLAME OF FAITH) Eastern Sunrise District/Fargo Ministry Team 701-282-5765 E: fofumc@cableone.net W: www.flameoffaithumc.blogspot.com Mailing Address:1222 6th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078 Location: 1222 6th St. E Parsonage Address: 709 17th Ave W West Fargo ND 58078 Pastor: Thomas Bowsher Lay Member: Merril Knodle, Bonnie Vanguud WHEATLAND PARISH -- See Gettysburg Prairie Hills District/Prairie Harvester Team WHITE/AURORA/STERLING Glacial Lakes District/Brookings Ministry Team 605-629-3581 E: marthaLbrandt@gmail.com W: www.awsumchurches.org Mailing Address: Box 827, White, SD 57276 Location: W: PO Box 67 101 E. 5th St A: 201 Pine St. S: 20200 471st Ave Parsonage Address: 101 E 5th St. White, SD Pastor: Martha Brandt Lay Member: Gwen Taylor WHITE LAKE — See Plankinton Glacial Lakes District/Mitchell Ministry Team WHITE RIVER/MISSION (Todd Mellette Parish) Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team 605-259-3682 E: tmparish@gwtc.net W: gwtc.net/tmparish Mailing Address: Box 197, White River, SD 57579 Location: WR: 324 N Roosevel M: Main and Rosebud Parsonage Address: 324 N. Roosevelt, White River, SD 57579 Pastor: Linda Baldock Lay Member: John Gross 105

WILLISTON Sakakawea District/Minot Ministry Team 701-572-7694 E: fumcwilliston@nemont.net W: www.fumcwilliston.com Mailing Address: 219 1st Ave W., Williston, ND 58801 Location: W: 219 1st Ave W Parsonage Address: 325 E. 9th St., Williston, ND 58801 Pastors: Mark Britton Lay Members: Vern Neff, Jacki Keck WIMBLEDON/KENSAL Sakakawea/Jamestown Ministry Team 701-435-2497 E: stjohns@daktel.com Mailing Address: Box 25, Wimbledon, ND 58492 Location: W: 100 Center St K: Church St & 2nd Ave. Parsonage Address: 304 Gibson St, Box 74, Wimbledon ND 58492 Pastor: TBS Lay Member: Marge Guscette, W: Anne Osborne WINNER Prairie Hills District/Winner Ministry Team 605-842-0854 E: umc@gwtc.net Mailing Address: PO Box 526, Winner, SD 57580 Location: 301 W. 4th Parsonage Address: 326 W. 4th St., Winner Pastor: Val Rush Lay Member: Frank Finney, Jeri Finney WOONSOCKET/Woonsocket ELCA/Forestburg ELCA Glacial Lakes District/Huron Ministry Team 605–350-0542 Mailing Address: 704 Idaho Ave SE, Huron, SD 57350 Location: Highway 34 (7th St) between 5 & 6th Ave Parsonage Address: none Pastor: Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell Lay Member: Connie Farris WYNDMERE — see Milnor Eastern Sunrise District/Wahpeton Ministry Team 701-439-2932 YANKTON Glacial Lakes River District/Yankton Ministry Team 605-665-2991 E: firstumc@iw.net W: www.firstumcyankton.org Mailing Address: 207 W 11th, Yankton SD 57078 Location: 207 W. 11th Parsonage Address: 1203 West St., Yankton Pastor: Ron Johnson Lay Members: Diane Kisch, Dave Holzwarth, Bob Thue, Heather Hirsch

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VI. CONFERENCE REPORTS Common Table Report I am honored to work with talented and dedicated members of the Common Table. Their faithful approach to ministry and dedication to the teachings of our Living Christ are genesis of our efforts. The Common Table works with the Bishop to guide the vision of the Conference. The leadership of the conference carries the vision forward and looks for ways to make it become a reality. I offer my thanks and praise to the people involved in the Links and Task Forces working throughout the Annual Conference. They are the hands and feet of our ministry that will help us achieve vitality in our Conference ministries. Our Conference is maintaining our commitment to the Four Areas of Focus and the Four Pathways of Ministry. This work is being done throughout our Conference Links and our local churches. Four Areas of Focus: · Combating the diseases of poverty by improving health globally. · Engaging in ministry with the poor. · Creating new places for new people and revitalizing existing congregations. · Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world. Four Pathways of Ministry: · Developing Missional Leaders · Equipping Missional Congregations · Extending Missional Impact · Generating Missional Resources In September 2013 , the Common Table hosted a leadership event to help embrace the vision of the Conference. Bishop Scott Jones, from the Great Plains Conference led our event and walked us through the importance of focusing on the Four Pathways for Ministry. The Common Table will offer another leadership event on September 26-27, 2014; in Fargo, ND. The Dakotas Platform for ministry was approved a September 2009, during a special session of the Annual Conference. Living into this new model for ministry has been a challenging process. Many aspects of the Platform have gone smoothly. There is a need to clarify the language in our conference structure. The language that needs clarification is being proposed at this annual conference session. Rev. Ray Baker, Chair of the Common Table

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Director of Ministries Office Two words summarize my reflections about this past year in the Dakotas Conference – forward and transition. Here’s some of my “forward” thinking. Out of the tremendous spiritual energy of last year’s conference session and miracle offering, we danced forward with momentum on our Journey Toward Vitality. Our strategic plan was fleshed out in greater detail so that the Vision Pathways were developed further with specific, strategic initiatives. We then focused on defining expected outcomes, along with steps and sequencing to achieve the desired results. We are going forward in the implementation of those next steps. In September the Common Table hosted a leadership convocation around the theme of Forward: Bold Spirit, Leaders. Lay and clergy leaders from across the conference gathered for worship, teaching, presentations, and conversations around the direction and priorities of the Dakotas Conference. The outcome of this event was enhanced understanding and alignment of our efforts to live into the Journey Toward Vitality. As we entered 2014, we moved forward with a new apportionment formula. I’ll let Jeff Pospisil and others from our Conference Council on Finance and Administration cover the nitty gritty of how things are going, but suffice to say this shift to a formula based on local church offerings is a bold, forward looking approach… an approach that reframes many of the old debates about apportionments so that we can keep clearer focus on our mission of making new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. And now as we prepare for the annual conference session in Rapid City, we look forward to discussion and decision about a feasibility study for a capital campaign for congregational development. The geographic bounds of our conference contain areas of dramatic population growth. From the Bakken Oil Region, to the I-29 corridor, and west again to the Black Hills region – we face an opportunity to plant new faith communities perhaps unprecedented since the early days of pioneer settlement. But to face that reality and ponder the future with a faith-filled response, we need to step forward in gathering the resources God is providing for this exciting work. It may just be that a capital campaign will be the means through which God delivers many of those resources. Now a word about that other word – transition… Forward movement cannot be accomplished without change and transition. The external factors or circumstances constitute the changes along the way. What we experience on the inside is the transition. The Journey Toward Vitality has created change, change that has strong continuity with our past, but is change, nonetheless. This is change leading to a season of transition. Our internal response might be a sense of loss or anxiety. But this is also a time of fresh possibilities, God-inspired, God-sized possibilities. We are forming a new set of lenses through which to evaluate the effectiveness of our ministries. Given this new perspective we will begin to see our current outputs and outcomes in a different way. This view will grow more distinct as the Common Table leads us this coming fall through an in-depth assessment of the alignment/non-alignment between our current budget and ministries and the Journey Toward Vitality. This discipline will help us be better stewards of the resources of the annual conference and most importantly, be more accountable to the conference’s mission and vision. For me, transition is also occurring in a more personal aspect. For the past 4 years I have had the holy privilege of serving in the conference center office. I have enjoyed the company of the conference staff and the cabinet. I have learned much from the leadership of Bishop Kiesey and Bishop Ough. I am thankful and humbled by their trust and the responsibilities they have placed in me. There is a wealth of experiences, wisdom gained through relationships across the annual conference and beyond, and gratitude for the ways in which I have been equipped for this next phase of pastoral ministry. As I return to a local church appointment at Rapid City First UMC, I am also grateful that this office will have a most capable leader at the helm. Please join me in surrounding Rev. Rebecca Trefz with prayer, and extending to her our encouragement in this time of transition for her. Greg Kroger Director of Ministries

Communications Conference communications continues on the journey of creating virtual and digital frameworks to tell the great ministry stories of the Dakotas. Three major activities occurred this year: the Dakotas Video Conference system (DAVID) was updated and expanded, a new e-mail communication platform was designed, and an electronic database for the clergy, church and laity directory was implemented. Six new DAVID sites have been added across the Dakotas Conference at the following locations: • Aberdeen First United Methodist Church, Aberdeen, South Dakot • Grand Forks Wesley United Methodist Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Vincent United Methodist Church, Minot, North Dakota Pierre First United Methodist Church, Pierre, South Dakota Watertown First United Methodist Church, Watertown, South Dakota Faith United Methodist Church, Williston, North Dakota

These sites supplement the current sites at Bismarck, Fargo, and Jamestown in North Dakota and; Mitchell, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls in South Dakota. Two of these sites Mitchell and Sioux Falls received updated high definition equipment. One of the key communication tools for the Dakotas Conference is an e-mail platform that allows for e-news to be sent. This platform is utilized for Mondays @ Dakotas, Pastors @ Dakotas, death announcements, and other special announcements. A new platform that interacts with the Conference website www.dakotasumc.org was implemented in August 2013. The new system allows for calendar and news items posted on the website to be placed directly into an e-mail template that is sent out to various e-mail groups. The new e-mail platform allows the website to serve as the base for all electronic communications. The Dakotas Conference office now utilizes an online database system for the clergy, church, and laity directory that interfaces with the website. The database can be downloaded and utilized for various functions throughout the Conference such as mailings, The Journal, e-mail groups, etc. Dakotas Conference communication purchased a high definition video camera for the purposes of filming informational and promotional videos to be used by churches, offices and agencies throughout the Conference. Since the purchase of the camera in mid-February 2014 over 100 hours of video have been shot and a total of 90 minutes of production video, well over 10 videos are available for use. Videos can be viewed and downloaded at www.vimeo.com/, search for Dakotas UMC. One of greatest joys of communications is that there are awesome ministry stories to tell throughout the Dakotas Conference. This past year over 16 stories about ministries in the Dakotas appeared in major denominational and nationwide news venues. Stories featured included: the Bakken Oil Rush Ministry, Embrace Church as one of the fastest growing churches in the U.S., Dakotas Conference’s growth in church attendance, Shoebox Christmas at Spirit Lake Ministry, Haiti Solar Oven Partners, and a whole lot more. I thank you for blessing me with the opportunity to tell the stories of how the Dakotas Conference is making disciples for Jesus Christ. Doreen Gosmire Associate Director of Communications

DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS (Equipping Link – Missional Leaders Group) Most significant about our Conference pathway to “developing missional leaders” is placing within our common vocabulary the phrase “effective, missional leaders.” That phrase has been a large part of our conversation on many levels within the Dakotas Conference impacting our planning, our relationships, our expectations and our tasks. This phrase has brought uneasiness, as we have had to ask ourselves, “Am I an effective, missional leader?” At the same time, it has also challenged us in working out our God-given call as lay and clergy. This phrase has impacted the work of the Board of Ordained Ministry in: · looking for effectiveness in those entering the process towards ordained ministry · helping to cultivate effectiveness and a missional focus in those who are in the process towards to ordination through their three year · continuation of our own Licensing and Lay Ministry School for those becoming Local Pastors and Certified Lay Ministers · training events for the District Committees on Ministry and Mentors · a new emphasis towards raising up and cultivating young clergy with such events as EXPLO and the Elisha Project internship program

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· defining the standards of effectiveness for active clergy · being more relational with our clergy at all stages of ministry. Another phrase that has become predominant in our conversation is “culture of call” as we ask how we can be more effective in creating an environment in which all people, especially our young, open themselves up to the possibility of God’s call into ministry. This means we identify the gifts and graces of one another and invite persons to walk into God’s call on their lives. The phrases “effective, missional leaders” and “culture of call” are more than just words. They will guide our work and our prayers. With reliance on the Holy Spirit, cooperating with the Holy Spirit’s work that transcends anything we do, we will make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our communities, the Dakotas Conference, and out into the world. Doug Diehl, Coordinator of Clergy Services

Camping and Retreat Ministry Bishop Ough reported several weeks ago after his attendance at the Ordinands’ Retreat that of the five individuals being commissioned at Annual Conference this year all shared they first heard their call to ministry at camp or that call was nurtured at camp. The Dakotas Conference has a rich history with the camping ministry and many individuals have strong emotional ties with the camping ministry because of life changing, transformational experiences at camp. What a gift to celebrate, but also a gift that should not be taken for granted but nurtured well in the midst of our changing world. The statistics from this year’s ordinands clearly proves that camping is helping develop bold, spirit, missional leaders. And yet as we strive to intentionally align the camping ministry with the four strategic pathways of the Dakotas Conference Journey to Vitality we need to look more carefully at how this happens. What can we be doing in the Camping Ministry to further enhance the leadership opportunities we offer? What are the outcomes of the camping ministry that can be measured as we seek to provide opportunities for individuals to be open to a life call in ministry and to develop as fully as possible into the individuals God created them to be? How does the work of the Camping Ministry impact the ministries of the local churches and the ministry of the Conference? How do we communicate our vision and outcomes to individuals and to the local church? How do we stay relevant and focused on the work we are called to do? The changing world around us presents both opportunities and challenges. The Dakotas Conference Camping Ministry has been working with consultant Jody Oates of Kaleidoscope, Incorporated since November. Jody is a United Methodist pastor that has been a part of the camping ministry most of his life. Jody grew up in the camping ministry, has served as the executive director of several conferences and then came on board with Kathy Trotter of Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope, Inc. worked with the Dakotas Conference in the late 1990’s to develop the master plan for camping. That plan was then updated in 2005. Our current work with Kaleidoscope though does not focus primarily on facilities but on the following four outcomes: 1. Discernment and alignment with Conference initiatives as we claim a clear role for the future within the Conference 2. Identifying the ministry vision and goals for participants including measurable outcomes for participants and impact on local churches 3. Developing a sustainable operational model that moves toward an acceptable balance of fees and gifts in the future 4. Developing a structure that can be nimble, empowered and active; a governance policy board

The consultant’s report was just received by the Camping Task Force on April 28th and forwarded to the Board of Camping and Retreat Ministries where it was formally accepted. The consultant recommends the following five key areas of growth for future long-term health of the Dakotas Conference Camping Ministry. 1. Develop shared outcomes for the camping ministry across the Conference 2. Create a staffing model to enact initiatives which will involve ongoing communication, education, and training 3. Focus the operating model and niche of each site

4. Construct a financial model to fund all areas of ministry

5. Empower a policy governance board with strategic leaders

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While these five areas of growth are easily stated they will require a great deal of on-going prayer, self -reflection, time, energy and hard work. The Board of Camping and Retreat Ministries is currently waiting for another proposal for continued work with Kaleidoscope. Outgoing members of the Board of Camping and Retreat Ministries will meet with incoming members in early June to facilitate the transition to the new board and make plans to continue the work already begun. Our first task will be to develop shared and measurable outcomes for the camping ministry. Please know we will continue to share information with you about this important ministry in the Dakotas. The Board of Camping and Retreat Ministry appreciates your passion and partnership in the camping ministry. Please continue to share the word about the life changing experiences camping provides and hold the ministry in prayer as together we seek to grow bold, spirit, missional leaders who are open to a call for life ministry. Together in ministry, Becky Holten, Director Camping and Youth Ministries

Conference Council on Youth Ministry Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. ~Pauline R. Kezer The Dakotas Conference Council on Youth Ministry has been in the process of making changes in ministry over the last several years. We have been evaluating our ministries to the youth and youth workers of the Dakotas. Taking a careful look at involvement, programming, communications, event quality, expressed needs and visions, we brainstormed and have formulated new ways to carry out our mission statement: to offer Christ to the youth of the Dakotas Conference. Our evaluative efforts and goal setting have required us to make difficult, yet exciting decisions about our future ministry. So it is with resolve, excitement, and hope that we report: · We are currently deep in the planning of the first ever Dak Youth event for grades 6-12 which will occur July 14-16, 2014. · Training, supporting and equipping the paid and volunteer youth workers across our conference is a recognized and valuable part of our ministry. o Youthworker Academy – A training event held May 2-4, 2014, at Lake Poinsett Camp and remotely for most workshops in Bismarck and Rapid City, featured Andrew Zirschky, as our teacher. He spoke about the era of social media and how it effects youth ministry. · CCYM election process continues to be tweaked as our CCYM schedule changes. · Winter Connection was expanded to include Middle School Students. Winter Connection is an overnight event was held simultaneously at 3 regional locations (this year: Storm Mountain Center, Bismarck McCabe UMC, and Brookings First UMC). Fun, fellowship, prayer stations, mission projects and worship were the body of this event in 2014. · Leadership Training Camp continues to be a place 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, build lasting friendships and study biblical themes each day in large and small groups. · We continue to promote our events through the Mondays at Dakotas Email list, paper mailings and continual revisions and additions to our website: www.dakyouth.com · 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 leaders for the future of the church. As we continue to work more closely with the Board of Ordained Ministry, we hope to strengthen their process of encouraging and connecting with those discerning a call into ministry, both as laypersons and as clergy. Submitted by: Rev. Kris Mutzenberger Conference Youth Coordinator

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Laity Report Greetings to the laity of the Dakotas Conference in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This has been a busy year for the laity as they have done an enormous amount of work on a couple of fronts. This has also been a busy year for me as I continue to learn and grow in this position. My current committee assignments remain unchanged, but I have learned a great deal this past year. First, our laity have worked very hard on their efforts to alleviate hunger both on a local and global level. The Dakota Marketplace continued to grow in its second year at its new home, raising over $200,000 from the Marketplace, the Auction and cash donations. Also, over 7,000 UMCOR kits were assembled and over 400 Shoebox Christmas packages were sent to the Spirit Lake Ministry Center in North Dakota. The value of the UMCOR kits was a little over $105,000. The Laity also continued to grow their faith through the area of Leadership Development. In this past year we conducted 5 Basic and 7 Advanced Lay Servant courses throughout the Conference. 4 Module 1 Events were held with almost 50 participants attending. We are once again looking forward to the LLP/CLM Licensing School to be held at Living Waters Retreat in late July. The Leadership Development Team is also looking at ways to improve and streamline the training process, including looking into the possibility of conducting a Basic Lay Servant Course via the DAVID system. Our 20 Lay Ministry Team coordinators have also been surveying 2013 Annual Conference lay delegates for exciting congregational practices and future training needs, with the goal of planning Basic and Advanced training events for Fall 2014/Winter2015 in each ministry team area. I would be remiss if I did not thank Jodi Cataldo for her great work on behalf of lay servant ministries, and send her prayers as she now works on behalf of the globe’s laity with the General Board of Discipleship! We are excited that she will still be a part of our conference as well. In addition, Steve Trefz began working “officially” as Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries in November 2013, and will continue to serve in that role on a part-time basis. He will be charged with networking and organizing the trainings and vision of lay ministry along with Conference lay leaders and Conference staff. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Laity of the Dakotas Conference in this role. I ask for your prayers as we move forward to do even greater things to advance the Kingdom. Blaine Wilson, Conference Lay Leader

Young Adult Ministry Young Adult and Campus Ministries in the Dakotas have changed much in the last year. After the budgeting changes in the area of Campus Ministry, the Missional Leaders Link asked for applications from different ministry opportunities. Young Adult and Campus Ministries works to support the local ministries in churches and on campus that help to create younger Missional Leaders. The Link reviewed and accepted four grant applications for ministries involved with Young Adults and Campuses, those grants include: · Christ on Campus, is an outreach ministry of Faith UMC in Fargo on the campus of North Dakota State University. Christ on Campus, a student-led organization, at Faith UMC exists to: o Make disciples that transform the world o Strengthen the revitalization effort at Faith by bringing in younger, more diverse people. · United Campus Ministries at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is: o inspiring faith IN ACTION o advancing love of God and humanity; diversity and inclusiveness o informed by a spirit of courage, compassion and collaboration o United Campus Ministries works with the local churches throughout Rapid City, including Canyon Lake UMC and First UMC · Rapid City South Maple is in ministry with the Football Team at the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. o Providing opportunities for the Football Team Members and partners to come to events at South Maple and to get to know the members and ministries.

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o Providing opportunities for worship and study. · Spearfish UMC is in ministry with the young adults on the Black Hills State Campus beginning with a small group Bible Study and expanding and connecting the young adults within the congregation and those on campus. These ministries are just the beginning of the new and fruitful connections of the Dakotas Conference with Campuses and Young Adult Ministries. Other local congregations are working with campuses and young adults without the benefit of conference grants. Including bible studies and small groups specifically geared toward young adults and college students. There are new worship services directed toward college age adults. Conversations and events are happening throughout the conference as churches focus on an age group often left forgotten. The Missional Leaders Link will continue to explore and equip these ministries. Rev. Sara McManus, Young Adult and Campus Ministries

EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS (Equipping Link – Missional Congregations Group)

The specific strategies and steps to Equip Missional Congregations have focused on supporting development of new faith communities and targeted revitalization of existing congregations. A significant trend in starting new faith communities or congregations is based on multiplying the ministry of a parent congregation. This can take form through the creation of an offsite worship setting or second campus. At times video and audio technologies link the sites together allowing for streaming of worship content, such as the sermon. These technologies also increase the capacity for establishing more than one off-site campus. In other settings, everything is “live” at each site with music and preaching provided directly at that location. Over time a second campus may remain connected with the parent or the new faith community may develop along the track of becoming a separately chartered congregation. The Dakotas Conference considers multiple models and options when it comes to starting new congregations. The decision around which model to utilize is connected to the context of a planting environment (the mission field); the vision, resources, and character of a parent congregation; the leadership available, and the conference resources available. The Equipping Link – Missional Congregations Group has been working primarily with these new faith community developments this past year: -

Fusion – Worshiping on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University, Fusion began as a second site of First UMC, Mitchell and is now on track to become a second, chartered UM congregation in that community. Fusion has the unique distinction of being a faith community formed in direct relationship with a university while seeking to reach the broader young adult community in the Mitchell area.

The Gathering – With a focus on reaching young adults in the Fargo/Moorhead area, The Gathering meets in a theatre in downtown Fargo. The ministry was initiated as a partnership between Fargo First UMC and the Dakotas Conference. The Fargo/Moorhead region is one of the fastest growing areas in the country among communities of similar size, plus it has a young adult population that is vibrant and burgeoning.

Encounter – This is a second campus of Cornerstone UMC in Watertown. While there is no direct conference funding going into this effort, the experiences of this highly fruitful multi-site venture are providing valuable learning for further church plants elsewhere in the Dakotas.

Embrace – In just over seven years Embrace in Sioux Falls has not only grown to be the highest attended congregation in the Dakotas Conference, but also Embrace has been recognized this past year as the 4th fastest growing church in the country. Embrace received additional conference resources in 2013/2014. The purpose of these supplemental investments was to create the technological capacity for Embrace to go multi-site. In April 2014 a new worship site was successfully launched in Tea. Through the technology platform now created other new locations are possible.

Rapid City Korean Church – As a “church within a church,” the Rapid City Korean Church is a fellowship that meets and worships at Rapid City First UMC. This past year marked the end of the structured, financial support agreement between the congregation and the Dakotas Conference. Options for the future include possible designation as a Mission Congregation.

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An essential foundation for future new faith community development is found in the identification, recruitment, training, and deployment of persons with a calling and gifts to be a church planter. A very small percentage of clergy, as well as other laity in leadership demonstrate the required calling and competencies to be an effective planter. This makes the search all the more challenging. Several months ago 17 persons from the Dakotas joined colleagues from Minnesota in a church planter assessment experience. Already, that training has strengthened our planter identification efforts. Most of the participants will not go on to plant churches, but for the few potential planters identified thus far it has been very worthwhile. We need to be always on the lookout for the persons that God is calling to this specialized ministry. We face a critical need for additional financial resources. Starting new churches, resourcing existing churches and recruiting, developing and deploying passionate, purposeful leaders for faith communities of diverse models, constituencies and mission fields is a primary role of the Dakotas Conference. The apportioned budget cannot adequately provide for congregational development. While supplemental revenue from invested funds designated for congregational development is waning, our Dakotas Conference strategic plan and goals require investment of even greater resources for growth. Remaining balances of asset accounts available for congregational development are depleted or are nearing minimum levels. A feasibility study for a capital campaign for congregational development will move in the direction of addressing our critical need. Since the year 2000, our investments in planting new churches and in targeted revitalization of existing congregations have resulted in an increase of an average weekly worship attendance of approximately 2,045 people (about 10% of our total attendance). Currently, areas of the Dakotas are experiencing rates of population increase that are among the highest in the nation. By 2023 North Dakota’s population is projected to increase by 111,447 and South Dakota’s by 88,280. Supporting revitalization of existing congregations has taken shape in several ways over this past year. Salary support grants were provided to Flame of Faith UMC, West Fargo; Rapid Valley UMC, Knollwood Heights UMC, Rapid City; and Southern Hills UMC, Sioux Falls. This assistance equipped each of these congregations to grow in vitality, in part through the leadership of a strategically appointed missional leader placed according to the congregation’s missional potential. Coaching/Consultation agreements have been helpful to a number of congregations in the Dakotas. Knollwood Heights, Rapid Valley, and South Maple – all Rapid City area UM congregations, continued their work with Paul Nickerson. Under a similar agreement that has now ended, Paul consulted at Sioux Falls Hilltop UMC and Dell Rapids UMC. Elsewhere, a consultation with follow-up coaching was put in place for Faith UMC in Williston. A similar process is planned for the Dickinson UMC later this year. For almost two years we worked with the Williston congregation and the General Board of Global Ministries to bring a church and community worker to that congregation and community. Katie Peterson has now joined our efforts in the Oil Rush Ministry. Her position is supported through funding from Faith UMC, GBGM, and apportioned dollars designated for congregational development. The strongest lever in our inventory of revitalization methods is the Missional Church Initiative (MCI). MCI is an extremely intentional approach to providing leadership development and creating congregational transformation. A major outcome sought in MCI is the launch of a fresh, new lifecycle of fruitfulness within a local congregation. Elements of MCI include: pastoral training, congregational self-study, mystery worshiper reports, a resource refocusing seminar, a weekend consultation, consultation report, report adoption through a special, church conference, and prescription coaching. This year Bishop Ough and our congregational development team have partnered with 8 congregations in the initial cohort of MCI churches. These include: Sioux Falls First UMC, Fargo First UMC, Watertown First UMC, Pierre First UMC, Huron First UMC, Celebration UMC, Spearfish UMC, and West Fargo Flame of Faith UMC. In future years, approximately 5-8 additional congregations will join annually in this process. While it is too early to give results for the Dakotas, those being reported elsewhere, especially in the West Ohio Conference, have proven to be outstanding. Greg Kroger Director of Ministries and Lead Staff Resource for Equipping Missional Congregations

EXTENDING MISSIONAL IMPACT The Extending Link has found its calling as the place where the Missional Impact of Dakota’s Conference congregations will be encouraged, reviewed and grown. With this new identity and more intentional goal we gained a Conference Associate Director in the person of Mike Flowers. Mike will work directly with our Link as we work to grow the impact of our churches. One of our main goals is to grow the monies available to assist local churches with beginning new ministries and missions. Our first effort in that area is the opportunity of winning a $500 grant for your church! Any church in the Dakotas Conference UMC is entered into the

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drawing simply by going to the Dakotas Conference website and completing the online survey. The drawing will be held in June at Annual Conference. We are excited to hear about the current missional impact across the Conference and finding ways to connect churches with a view toward greater impact as we work to offer ministries of hope, mercy and transformation. Lou Whitmer, Chair

Disaster Relief for North Dakota In 2011, Minot was hit with a devastating flood. The Dakotas Conference in partnership with UMCOR has been and will continue to be a vital part in the rebuilding process. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal in a disaster situation of this magnitude for volunteers and organizations to flock to the rescue to assist those in need. But during the time of clean-up and recovery there were more disasters in the United States and the world which pull volunteers to other areas. This is a normal progression and is always expected. The faith-based organizations that remain are there for the long term until funding runs low and volunteer numbers begin to drop. The main facility for volunteer housing, Hope Village, announced they would begin closing their doors at the end of October 2013. When this was announced many of the faith-based organizations chose to end their rebuilding operations also. Some just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the funding to continue or smaller amounts of dollars that if not combined with another faith-based organization would not meet the cost of rebuilding. The materials warehouse would also close. This would leave some 20 homes in various stages of repair and some that had not yet been touched that met qualifications for rebuild assistance. Two of these untouched homes were homes of disabled veterans financially unable to leave their property. In a face-to-face conversation with Bob Lower, it was decided that the Dakotas United Methodists in partnership with UMCOR would not leave Minot until the last nail has been driven and the last family back in their home. Informing UMCOR of this decision followed by a detailed document as to why this is necessary, UMCOR has granted the Dakotas Conference more funding so this project can be completed. Other faith-based organizations hearing of our intentions have entrusted their remaining funding for Minot to us allowing us, in our estimation, the money needed to complete the job. There are several NOMAD groups scheduled in for this summer and groups from South Dakota and Virginia to do specialized work. State entities and FEMA are aware of this and have indicated that when the job is done they wish to be in celebration along with us when this ministry is finished. Ada Lower, Rev. Debra Ball-Kilbourne and Rev. Gary Ball-Kilbourne along with several volunteers have worked diligently in case management to make sure that everyone who qualifies for assistance have received it or will receive it. This is time consuming and very emotional work. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve read through several of the closed files and have found myself in tears at the devastation that has been experienced. Bob Lower has been a God-send to the disaster response mission. His communication and his ability to plan, review and analyze have been an important part of this mission. His willingness to do whatever needs to be done is a true gift to us. His ability to guide volunteers and arrange for their needs has been difficult at times but he has come through. His dedication is a blessing. Greg Kroger has been a source of inspiration in his dedication to disaster mission and I thank him as well as those names I have neglected to include. UMCOR has audited our disaster funding and expenditures and have given us a clean audit thanks to the hard work of Jeff Pospisil and JoAnn Schlimgen. This past summer (2013) the Walsh County and Pembina County areas of North Dakota experience significant flooding and evacuation. Along with other faith-based organizations, the Dakotas Conference was there with volunteers from South Dakota and Minnesota to help muck out and disinfect homes and basements. During this winter we were contacted by the North Dakota State Emergency Operations Center that Spirit Lake Reservation was having issues with frozen pipes. Over 20 homes had no drinking water. Along with the American Red Cross we were there. We supplied electrical tape to help thaw frozen pipes and purchased every gallon of drinking water available in Devils Lake to make sure these families had water. I said in this report last year that none of this could be accomplished without you, the people of the United Methodist Church. This is a vital ministry for the church and we are well respected among the other organizations we work with in times of disaster. We are the Dakotas Conference United Methodist Church in partnership with UMCOR! Grace and Peace, Lee Gale Disaster Relief Coordinator for North Dakota

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Disaster Relief for South Dakotas Conference UMC The 2014 disaster response efforts in South Dakota centered on the October 4-6 “Blizzard Atlas” recovery. This storm hit western South Dakota dropping inches of rain followed by 12 to 40 inches of snow. Electricity was out for as long as 2 weeks in some areas and untold number of trees and branches were downed. Hardest hit were the ranch families. There were approximately 200,000 direct livestock deaths due to Blizzard Atlas. The spring calving season has been impacted with numbers far less than the average. Our Conference teamed with other VOAD agencies and the South Dakota StockGrowers Association and other agricultural organizations to create a joint response effort. The money raised through the Dakotas Conference was and is being used to assist with immediate living needs such as propane and electricity. This has been a very different disaster response and we have had to think outside the box in our response efforts. Thank you for your compassionate outreach to western South Dakota. Kathy Chesney Disaster Relief Coordinator for South Dakota

Haiti Solar Oven Partners With a firm goal to manufacture and ship 2,300 solar ovens to the impoverished and underserved families of Haiti in 2014, please consider our capacity to do so. During the calendar year 2013, HSOP actually provided training for and distributed 2,292 ovens! While some of 2013 distribution was carryover from 2012, performance in 2013 clearly demonstrates the capacity to achieve our goal. A key challenge to reaching this goal in 2014, and subsequent years, is fundraising. With capacity having been demonstrated, the HSOP Advisory Board is redoubling efforts to secure increased funding. HSOP’s Haitian-directed training program continues to motivate and inspire more and more people, through education. Demand by families for the training and a solar oven provided through HSOP is huge. In light of the demand for, need of, and proven capacity to distribute solar ovens in Haiti, our Dakotas Conference should do no less than lead the charge to grow this ministry from 1,150 (one sea container load) to 2,300 (two sea container loads) solar ovens distributed to trained users annually. Highlights of 2013 were the opening of an additional shop facility (in Moffit, ND) to manufacture the anodized aluminum reflector (significant oven upgrade), and the physical expansion (60% more square feet in Volga, SD) of our primary shop facility to accommodate growth. In 2014, by the end of April, we shipped our first container (1150 ovens, plus other critical project materials and spare parts) to Haiti. With work already underway on the next container, cash flow and staffing will be the determining factors in achieving our goal of 2 containers in 2014. Your help will make it happen! HSOP’s Advisory Board has recognized that reaching our goal will also require the addition of a full-time staff person. Fundraising and preparation have been underway for some time, with the goal of securing an Associate Director during the summer of 2014. The Dakotas Annual Conference employs Rick Jost as a Conference Missionary through apportionments. As a key step in fundraising for needed growth, HSOP hired a professional, part-time grant writer/fundraiser in August of 2013. An immediate undertaking was the planning and implementation of a Major Donor Campaign to raise and save the equivalent of one year’s salary & benefits for the Associate Director—before advertising and hiring for that position. This campaign has been successful and HSOP anticipates celebrating available funding and announcing the position for hiring at the 2014 Dakotas Annual Conference. Grant writing to Methodist, Christian, and public foundations also began immediately in August 2013. This was understood to be and is a long-range fundraising strategy. Our grant writer has a great start on identifying, connecting, and building relationships with foundations. To date, three grants have been approved for a total of $16,500 in awards, with other grant proposals pending and/or in various stages of preparation. Another major accomplishment in 2013 was the relocation of our container storage/staging site in Haiti where we warehouse solar ovens and assemble them for distribution. We needed to vacate our previous site due to church construction plans, but were almost immediately blessed with a 7-year lease agreement for a new site on land owned by our Haitian Project Director. Our ministry has been blessed by volunteer expertise in areas such as manufacturing, personnel, grant writing, communications, and long-range planning that have opened doors and provided real services to fuel growth. Utilizing this expertise has been a matter of welcoming and coordinating the gifts and graces of many who yearn to serve. Partnership with the people of Haiti to help meet basic needs is life-changing, game-changing ministry. As to how and why HSOP dares to envision the possibilities, much is revealed through an appreciation for the Haitian Proverb: “Lespwa fe viv,” or “Hope lets you live.” Rick Jost, Missionary/Director

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Spirit Lake Ministry / Children of the Harvest The Children of the Harvest (COH) funds the food pantry at the Spirit Lake Ministry Center. The Spirit Lake Ministry Center food pantry operates all year and has regular set hours and acts as an emergency source of food. The food pantry distributes in excess of $11,000 in food per year and met the needs of more than 605 families last year on and around the Spirit Lake Reservation. This was an increase of 10 families. The food pantry depends on the funds from the Common Table, donations from churches and individuals, state and local agencies and food drive items. Recipients of the food pantry receive more than just physical sustenance. They are given the opportunity to leave prayer requests and fellowship with the missionaries. This helps grow the faith community of The United Methodist Church on the reservation. Our goal for 2014 is to reach an additional 10 families. We have made contact with Tribal Social Services, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Hope Center in Devils Lake and the Dakota Prairie Community Action Organization for referrals for peoples in need. The Children of the Harvest provided Shoebox Christmas Gifts for 5,652 children in poverty and need in 2013. The Shoebox Gifts were distributed to five reservations in the Dakotas Conference and the Red Lake Reservation in MN. We were able to provide gifts to the Standing Rock Reservation for the fist time in 2013. 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 all over the country with the 52% of the gifts coming from the Dakotas Conference. Some churches and individuals donate funds to help with the purchase of Shoebox “Filler” and to provide for the printing costs of the story of Jesus birth. The program is outlined in emails, on Facebook, meetings, speaking engagements and the Mondays in the Dakotas. Children of the Harvest provides spiritual follow-up with the children we come in contact with. Last year the program costs exceeded $2,200. The Community Children’s Fund provided emergency clothing and temporary housing for 115 children affected by a life-changing events. The Community Children’s Fund was 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/clothing closet when available, but on occasion must purchase these types of items. The program depends on funds donated from the Common Table, churches and individuals to help defray the cost of these items. Last year we spent in excess of $4,600. Sidewalk Sunday School provided a fast paced Vacation Bible School experience for our Dakotas Conference communities in June, July and August of last year. We visited 17 different sites including the Bakken Oil Field and were open to all peoples of the community. In most cases Sidewalk Sunday School was held in local parks to encourage participation of all children in the community. This week long, 3-hour program teaches basic Bible knowledge and prayer utilizing exciting child friendly songs, stories and crafts to reinforce the lessons. This program is designed to begin the process of making disciples of Jesus Christ and bring un-churched families to the congregations that sponsor the program. The program provided fun and spiritual learning to more than 450 children in the Dakotas Conference last year. The Sidewalk Sunday School program also provides the children of the Spirit Lake Reservation the opportunity to participate in the same fast-paced programs that minister to the children of our Dakotas Conference Churches. Last year the second trailer visited 6 different local communities on the reservation and shared the love of Jesus Christ with more than 300 children each week during a 10 week period. We hired an Sidewalk Sunday School Coordinator for the reservation and were able to begin and reinforce basic spiritual learning to more than 1,800 children on the reservation. The success of this program can be seen in the interaction with the missionaries outside the program boundaries. The children see us in their local schools, on their playgrounds and in public areas on the reservation. They greet us and ask questions about the program and some of the older children seek spiritual advice. This program is a tremendous success and will continue to be a part of the Sidewalk Sunday School program in the upcoming years. The Spirit Lake Ministry Center hosted more than 460 Volunteers in Mission last summer. The volunteers from across the country built 7 wheel-chair ramps, 2 decks, roofed 18 houses, sided 1 house, painted 2 houses and provided spiritual fellowship to untold numbers of local residents. The focus of our teams is to build. We build relationships that are meant to last a lifetime and longer. We are building a faith community that allows the local residents to regain trust in the church and to bridge the gap of cultural differences. We focus not of the difference, but on the similarities of our cultures. Those being our faith and trust in God. The Spirit Lake Ministry Center provides a place for children and adults alike to come and feel comfortable. We sponsored the annual Culture Camp, the Equine Diversion Program and the Wellness Ride. These three programs brought more than 175 children and adults to the Ministry Center. More than 450 individuals from all over the reservation attended our annual August give-a-way. This year two semi trailers of goods were donated. One trailer of furniture and another of clothing, toys, books and household items were emptied and given away in the two-day event. The programs at the Spirit Lake Ministry Center continue to grow and are developing a faith community that will one day become a congregation. Mike and Libby Flowers

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Tree of Life Ministry Tree of Life is not a church, but a year-round Relief Agency of the Dakotas United Methodist Church, that serves the Sicangu Lakota nation in 5 counties of South Dakota. Our ministries include; Ministry #1 Building a bridge of respect and compassion between cultures. As children of God, it is our duty to break down racial prejudice and distrust, and establish an harmonious relationship. Working together with tribal agencies, learning the culture, and acting only in partnership, we meet the needs of the poorest racial group in the United States. Ministry #2 Feeding the hungry. With more than 50% of the Lakota people living under the poverty level, and the severe effect that has on the children, Tree of Life gathers and distributes over 1,500,000 pounds of groceries every year. We are serving about 52,000 free hot meals each year at our Warm Welcome food pantry. Ministry #3 Clothing those without the means to purchase new. With an average household income of under $8,000, and with many households numbering 10 or more family members living there, seldom can these families afford decent clothing. A staff of 5, working with VIMs, provide used and new clothing in a manner that minimizes the begging-experience and highlights a shopping-experience. All donated clothing is inspected and displayed as it would be in a department store. Some items are offered for sale at bargain prices, while other items are offered in “The Free Room”. We have had much positive feedback from our customers; as one grandma said, “I purchased a school outfit for every grandchild in my family and spent only $5.” Ministry #4 Providing safe, comfortable homes for impoverished families. With 80% unemployment on the reservation, there is seldom money to be found for basic home repairs. There are families that have been without running water in their homes for years. One family had a hole in the room, and the rain had destroyed the ceiling of the kitchen, so that you could look up and see the clouds while sitting at the table. There are many such stories, and every year Tree of Life makes repairs to at least 50 of these homes. Building materials are expensive, but how can we allow children to grow up in such unsafe housing? Ministry #5 Education One of the important tasks undertaken by Tree of Life is to show Native Americans what Christians are really like. Our witness is demonstrated by teams working together cheerfully, showing Christ-like compassion, and offering respect and love to all people. And it is also our task to educate the many volunteers that come from 25 different states, 12 different denominations, and 7 universities, the culture, history, spirituality and friendliness of the Lakota nation. This builds a bridge between our cultures, destroys prejudice and distrust, and advances the cause of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Russell Masartis, Director

GENERATING MISSIONAL RESOURCES (Stewardship of Resources Link)

The Generating Missional Resources Link continued to fulfill our duties relating to oversight of the budgeting process for the standing committees that relate to the link. We also cared for the duties relating to equitable compensation. Besides our regular duties, the Generating Missional Resources Link Link was also able to see the new apportionment method approved by the 2013 Annual Conference by a wide margin. The Generating Missional Resources Link Link and others were diligent in their work of refining and communicating the proposal prior to Annual Conference which made for an informed discussion and a fairly quick decision. The Generating Missional Resources Link Link made a presentation in the fall at a leadership event held on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University. The purpose of the presentation was to communicate to the leadership of the Dakotas Conference the strategy for Generating Missional Resources. Oftentimes finances can be a hindrance to vital ministry at both the local church level and the Conference level. The result of the policies and programs of the Conference should be that each church and the Conference are more able to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit as we make disciples of Jesus Christ. The new apportionment method is hopefully an example of this. Laura Borman, Chairperson

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Commission on Archives and History Annual Report 2014 Fearless, spirit-led people are the ancestors of our faith in the Dakotas. From the very beginning, the people called Methodists who came to this territory in 1860 were fearless and spirit-led people who eventually established fearless and spirit-led churches. Some of these churches survive today, having weathered many adverse circumstances, some of them worse than those we might face today. How did they do it? Some say they had “missionary zeal,” like the apostles and other first believers in the Book of Acts. But what constituted that zeal? What did it produce? What motivated and funded their ministry? How did they keep the faith in the face of adversity? These are important questions that are answerable because of the work of your Commission on Archives and History (CAH) and the corresponding history committees in your local churches. The answers to these questions can help us all better answer the ancillary question: “How can we recapture in the present some of that past missionary zeal so that we can have a brighter future?” Since that is a question that seeks to align us with our mission, the answers that the archives can provide allow your CAH to participate in the conference’s mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. With that mission ever before us, your CAH met three times in the past year (once in person and twice by phone), beginning each meeting with a time for devotion and/or prayer, followed by a discussion of: “How are we intentionally reaching new people for Jesus Christ through our ministries?” and “How are we helping new people grow and mature as disciples of Jesus Christ through our ministries and areas of responsibility?” These are questions the General Conference envisions each Annual Conference agency asking at each meeting, as directed by ¶610. Your CAH, which comprises seven voting and three non-voting members, is charged with pursuing at least 12 mandated Disciplinary provisions. (¶641). Our highest priority, and more than 92% our 2013 expenditures, went to support the archives space and its personnel costs. (The 2015 request envisions those items representing 84.2% of the budget.) Archivist Laurie Langland holds an earned doctorate and has a dual role as Dakota Wesleyan University staff and non-teaching faculty. We share half of her time with the university. Her conference time is busy with an increasing number of research requests and processing donations of materials, including records from closed churches. Compiling memoirs for annual conference and the journal is another regular task. Langland also stands ready to assist local churches as they develop their own history committees or conduct the ministry of memory at the local level. Furthermore, those looking for guidelines on what to save, may go to the conference website at http://www.dakotasumc.org/media/files/Doreen/Guidelines_1_page_May_2010.pdf for a summary of some of the more common records. For a more extensive listing, go to the web site for the General Commission on Archives and History at http://s3.amazonaws.com/gcah.org/Resources/Guidelines_Publications/ConfRetSched.2013.pdf As a conference agency, we exist, in part, to assist the annual conference in equipping local churches. So, to that end, our 2015 budget proposes spending $2,500 on grants to local churches to assist in preserving or making accessible your local history. Details are still being worked out, but if you, the Annual Conference so elect, we could make a handful of grants available during 2015. Two of our members, Betty Testerman and the Rev. Dr. Steven Trefz, attended the “Forward Bold Leaders” event in Mitchell in September; and the CAH has been briefed on the vision-pathways restructure proposal that, at this writing, we hear is coming. We accept the conference’s promise to make us more autonomous and yet have a “champion” at the table where leadership decisions are made. While that meeting was going on, our chairman, the Rev. Duane Coates, was attending the annual meeting of the General Commission on Archives and History, at the General Commission’s expense. While there, he had an audience with the general secretary and the general commission staff. He also heard reports from archives and history commissions in each jurisdiction and central conference. Another priority is attendance at the annual North Central Jurisdictional Convocation on Archives and History, the site of which rotates throughout this jurisdiction’s episcopal areas. In 2013, the convocation was held in Canton, Ohio, at the home church of President William McKinley (who was Methodist Episcopal). Rev. Duane Coates attended, representing the Dakotas CAH. This year, the convocation is planned for Petoskey, Michigan. As of this writing, CAH member Betty Testerman and her husband, Wayne, plan to attend. Our conference makes annual reports to this group, which elects members to the General Commission on Archives and History. Our conference delegates then hear reports back from that general agency and from commissions in each of the conferences in this jurisdiction. Thus, members are informed and connected to the work of archives and history throughout the connection. Therefore, attendance at these meetings serves the conference’s purpose of “providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church” (¶601). The CAH is also preparing for the 2017 publication of an update to our conference history. The Rev. 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The CAH is responsible for recognizing jubilee clergy. The CAH annually re-examines the published service records of retired clergy and makes appropriate changes in our records. Furthermore, the CAH buys the grave markers presented by the Cabinet to the families of our conference’s clergy members at the clergy’s individual memorial services.

R. Duane Coates, Chairman

Builder’s Club The Finance Office currently is overseeing the administration of the Builders Club. The Cabinet reviews the completed applications quarterly and determines the next Call. In 2013, Builders Club funds supported the following projects: Call 2013-01: $9,679.07 for White River UMC Call 2013-02: $10,043.00 for Southeast Pierre UMC Call 2013-03: $10,930.00 for Hettinger UMC Call 2013-04: $11,026.22 for Jud UMC Applications, guidelines and information on becoming a part of Builders Club are available on the Dakotas UMC website. Sharon Blumer, Financial Assistant

Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) The CCFA continues to be blessed with our Director of Finance, Jeff Pospisil assisted by JoAnn Schlimgen and Sharon Blumer. Jeff continues to stay in touch with local congregations through face-to-face meetings and messages delivered during worship to help churches understand our budgets, missions and apportionments. Our primary work is and continues to be the budget. Since we are in our first year of our new Apportionment Formula, we do not have a benchmark of receipts for this year. Without such a benchmark, we decided increasing the budget would not be prudent, so we worked to bring the requested budget back into the past year’s budget. We have also worked with the cabinet on a policy for the funding mission churches within our conference. The policy will be presented at Annual Conference for approval. We have continued our work to increase reserves. A benchmark for reserves is around 10% of the annual budget. Our reserves as of December 31, 2013 are as follows: Unrestricted Reserves $ 15,584 Designated funds $ 1,187,592 Permanently restricted Funds $ 120,000 Temporarily Restricted $ 899,411 General Conference apportionments paid continues to remain at about 89%. The audited financial statements and the audit report will be found online at www.dakotasumc.org/ finance-benefits/. Bob Duemig, Chair Conference Council on Finance and Administration

Dakotas United Methodist Foundation The Dakotas United Methodist Foundation exists to multiply gifts for the Kingdom of God and to be faithful partners on the journey. This is accomplished by providing services and educational and financial resources to individuals, ministries, and churches affiliated with the Dakotas Annual Conference. In addition, the Foundation invests funds for churches and agencies, assists local churches in their financial and stewardship efforts, provide funding for churches and ministries through endowment funds, and assists individual donors in their financial planning and charitable giving. At the end of 2013, the Total Assets of the Foundation were $17,148,805 and Contributions & Revenue for the year totaled $2,861,945 – both records for the Foundation. Simply this was due to God. Gifts. You. What’s going on at the Foundation? • We are very excited to have Rev. Jerry Bass join the team as the part-time Associate Director for North Dakota. Contact Jerry at jbass@DakotasUMF.org.

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• We are piloting a Church Financial Planning Process. Many of us go through Personal Financial Planning and we want to make that same process available to churches. But no current models exist. So were are working with a small group of churches to help us refine a process. The goal is to get churches to match their assets and expenditures to where God is leading them to make a difference! • We have two new workshops that are available to churches at no charge. • A New Look at the Offering Plate: Practical Stewardship Ideas • Don’t Leave Me this Way: Planning your Estate • Other Ways to Give is also popular, showing alternative giving ideas. • Our grant programs have continued to expand. Ministry Development Matching Grants deadline is August 1 and Bremer Family Mission Grants deadline is February 1. Click on Grants button on our website for more information! www. DakotasUMF.org • We assisted three churches in successful Miracle Sundays. • Unlike many foundations, we have Investment Accounts. After one year, any or all of the account may be withdrawn on a monthly basis. Representing the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation, Mr. Mike Goos, President and Dr. Bruce Blumer, Executive Director www.DakotasUMF.org or 800-224-6552

Human Resources The Human Resources Committee has been working with Greg Kroger and Bishop Ough on a number of issues concerning staffing and compensation. With the resignation of Jodi Cataldo as Director of Leadership, Doug Diehl will continue to work with the Board of Ordained Ministry and Steve Trefz will continue to work with Lay Servant Ministries and Sue Nilson Kibbey will be contracted to work with the Dakotas Conference a few months a year coaching particular pastors and churches. Sue’s focus will be a Missional Church Initiative. We are working on a revised plan of compensation for our staff. The current salary schedule in the journal does not represent and reflect the realities of the workplace today. We have approved compensation and benefits for our conference staff for 2015. We look forward to continuing to plan and help equip our staff for an ever-changing environment of ministry and outreach. Barry Whipkey, Chairman, Human Resources Committee

Board of Pensions Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Inc. and South Dakota Annual Conference United Methodist Board of Pensions, Inc. 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 Board has adopted as our guide a purpose statement which reads: The purpose of the Board of Pensions of the Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church 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 2012 Book of Discipline). Today, there is much uncertainty as to our nation and world’s economic situation. Also, much is still unknown as to the future of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its implication for how health care benefits will be received. In the midst of these unknowns, the Dakotas Conference Board of Pensions with the guidance and support of the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits and in partnership with the Dakotas Annual Conference, are committed to providing full funding for a pension plan, providing access to health benefits, and providing funding for all unfunded liabilities. In order to keep the promises of our pension plan, the Dakotas Board of Pensions in partnership with the Dakotas Annual Conference has undertaken and will continue a program of long-term planning. We are working with actuaries from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (GBOPHB) to set target balances for each of our obligations that will ensure a sufficient cash flow for present and future needs and will provide a “cushion” for apportionment stabilization. Benefit Programs administered by the Dakotas Conference Board of Pensions include:

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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 the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. The Board recommended effective 1/1/2013, providing retirees with access to coverage through One Exchange which will be facilitated by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. This was voted on and approved at Annual Conference June 2012. · 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 the General Board, “Clergy who retire under the 20 year rule are not eligible for CPP death benefits.” o Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) premiums for eligible active clergy serving less than full time under “Special Arrangements” will be required to be paid directly to the Dakotas Conference at a rate of 4.4% of the current year Denomination Average Compensation (DAC) by the clergy or the church/salary paying unit that the less than full time clergy is serving. This will need to be paid by the 30th of each month. To enroll in this benefit the clergy person must contact the Conference Benefits Officer within 30 days of appointment. · 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). The annuity rate has a Disciplinary minimum of no less than 0.8% of the CAC. · 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 to UMPIP, his or her CRSP DC contributions will be 3% as was under the 20072013 CRSP plan. This plan change is 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 the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits monthly on the employee’s behalf. However, 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 into their UMPIP account. UPDATES TO THE CRSP AND CPP PLAN Effective 1/1/2014 the CRSP benefit formula for determining the Defined Benefit (DB) component will change from 1.25% of the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) at retirement to 1.00% multiplied by years of service after December 31, 2013. The clergyperson must be serving a minimum of half-time. The 2007-2013 CRSP benefit formula will remain effective for all covered service prior to January 1, 2014. Effective 1/1/2014 the Defined Benefit component of CRSP will change. The Church/salary paying unit will contribute 2% of the clergyperson’s compensation. The clergyperson must be serving a minimum of half-time. In addition, the Church/salary paying unit will match clergyperson’s contributions to the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) up to 1% of compensation and deposit those matching funds into participant CRSP DC account. Therefore, if a clergyperson contributes at least 1% of compensation to UMPIP, his or her CRSP DC contributions will be 3%, under the 2007-2013 CRSP Plan. Approved by 2012 General Conference full time clergy are eligible to earn benefits. Annual Conferences may also elect to cover clergy who are appointed three-quarters time and half-time. Clergy who are appointed one-quarter time are no longer eligible. The Board recommends that effective 1/1/2014 the Conference continue to cover those clergy appointed to three-quarter time and half-time

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in addition to full-time for CRSP benefits. Those clergy that are appointed to one-quarter time effective 1/1/2014 will no longer be covered for CRSP benefits due to the changes passed at General Conference in 2012. Any pension benefits will need to be decided and funded by the local church served by the one-quarter time appointment. Approved by the 2012 General Conference, CRSP provides two levels of benefits for clergy: a) a “Defined Benefit” (DB) component equal to 1.00% of the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) at retirement for each year of credited service 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 to UMPIP, his or her CRSP DC contributions will be 3% as was under the 2007-2013 CRSP Plan. This plan change is effective January 1, 2014. The Board is now notifying the church/salary paying unit that it must pay 1% of clergy compensation into the clergy’s CRSP DC account when the clergy contributes 1% or more into their UMPIP account. 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. UPDATES ON THE HEALTHFLEX PROGRAM: HealthFlex is offered to Annual Conferences through the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (GBOPHB). 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 has been contracted to administer the plan and process claims. Beginning in 2013 the Dakotas Conference discontinued providing the HealthFlex Medicare Companion Plan for retirees and began working with One Exchange through the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits to provide access to health coverage for our retirees, spouses and surviving spouses in the individual open market. The HealthFlex insurance plan has strict guidelines regarding payment of premiums. In order 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 for 2015: ACTIVES: Single $ 8,076 Participant plus one $15,324 Family $19,380 UPDATES ON ONE EXCHANGE FOR RETIREES: There were 195 retirees, spouses and surviving spouses eligible to enroll in a Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage Plan through One Exchange in October of 2013 for the 2014 year. 62 Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) accounts rolled over excess funds from 2013 to 2014. 30 HRA accounts were within $100 of having the full premiums covered for 2013. 35 HRA accounts ran out of funds before the end of 2013. 72% of our retirees had all their premiums covered or had to pay no more than $100 for 2013. The Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that the Conference is contributing to for each eligible retiree, spouse and surviving spouse for the individual plan in 2014 will cover all or at least 90% of the average cost. The average HRA to a participant for 2014 was $2464, compared to the average annual cost of the Medicare Supplement plan selected for 2014 of $2664. In addition, retirees are no longer having premium costs deducted from their pension check. So the average individual retiree is getting an additional $98 in their pension check and also being reimbursed 90%-100% for their premiums through their HRA funds. UPDATE ON THE RETIREE HEALTH LIABILITY FUNDING PLAN AND NEW INFORMATION ON A RETIREE HEALTH FUNDING PLAN / (HEALTH REIMBURSMENT ACCOUNTS) In 2012 the Board recommended providing retirees with access to coverage through One Exchange which will be facilitated by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. This decision also affects the Retiree Health Liability which, as of December 31 2008, had an unfunded obligation of $17,434,158. Instead of paying a percent of the health insurance premiums for retirees, the Dakotas Conference will provide contributions to individual Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs). The annual total amount to be provided will be determined annually by the Board. As a result of this change, we will no longer have an unfunded obligation for retiree health. This was voted on and approved at Annual Conference 2012. To fund the Health Reimbursement Account contributions, the Board will use funds from three sources: 1. Funds that had been accumulated for the Retiree Health Liability. As of December 31, 2013, the amount of these funds was $1,527,261. 2. Earnings from the Frank Lynch Trust and Georgia Lynch Trust. In 2013, the trusts distributed a combined total of $560,987.

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3. On January 1, 2015, 3% will be added to the Active Participant Share in the “Salary Ratio” way that the Active Participant Share is currently calculated. The amount generated by the additional 3% will be directed to funding retiree health. 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, (2012 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 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 the 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 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. Pension Payments and Rental/Housing Allowance This document has been updated for 2015 and can be found in the “Resolutions” section of this Journal. Actions of the 2014 Annual Conference 1. The Budget: The Board recommends that the 2015 Board of Pensions Budget be adopted as proposed (detail outlined in the budget section of the JOURNAL) with the total apportionment request of $103,731. 2. Clergy Medical Leave: Glen Sayler and James Waisanen are approved to continue on medical leave and to receive CPP Disability Benefits for the conference year of July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015. 3. The Pre-82 (Past Service) Annuity Rate: The Board recommends that the 2015 Past Service Annuity Rate (effective 1/1/2015) be set at $645.00 for each year of pre-82 service in the Dakotas Conference. This is a 3.5% increase over 2014. 4. HealthFlex Issues: For 2015, the annual Direct Bill for premiums to “active” participants will be 28% of the total active HealthFlex premium. Of this 28%, 25% will be used to offset the current premium while 3% will be deposited into an account for our retiree health funding plan. This 25% portion will be Direct Billed to the active participants in two parts: a) A stated amount of $1,015 for participant+1 coverage and $1,470 for family coverage, plus b) An amount determined by the ratio of the previous year’s participant’s total compensation in their current place of work and ministry to the total compensation paid to all active participants in the Conference. (See Active Participant Premium Table) This “participant’s share” calculation applies to the position, not to the individual occupying the position, as long as

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the position’s compensation is within plus or minus five (5) percent (%) range of the previous compensation, for the purpose of calculating the amount to be paid after a move/change in personnel. The actual amount to be paid directly by active participants in 2015 is approximately $470,172. Eligibility to participate will be as specified in the HealthFlex Plan Documents and Conference Policy. Premiums will be paid in accordance with Conference policies regarding such payments (see Policy section of this Journal). 5. Pensions and Health Benefits Guidelines: The Board of Pension and Health Benefits affirms the Pension and Health Benefits Guidelines found in the Journal. Page 199 of 2013 Journal d. Participants appointed to medical leave and receiving CPP disability benefits and are Medicare Part B eligible can participate in the Conference Health Plan for retirees through One Exchange and can be eligible for a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) based on age 65 and their number of years of service. Those not eligible for Medicare Part B can 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 2015 and forward: 28% of participant’s actual premium, whether single or participant-plus-one or family) will be paid to the conference office. 6.

Conference Health Benefits Plan Eligibility to Participate for Retirees, Spouses & Survivors (clergy or lay): Page 200 of 2013 Journal 3. 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. 4. 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.

7. 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 20142015: The Board Chair, the Conference Benefits Officer and the Treasurer of the Board. 8. 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 3/22/14. 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 of Pensions 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. 9. Regarding Lynch Trust Funds: The Board of Pensions has adopted a policy regarding Lynch funds as the successor to the Conference Claimants Fund and therefore the entity responsible for administering funds today that are dedicated to the same purpose as the “Conference Claimant Fund” of the Methodist Episcopal Church [and the Methodist Church] as outlined in the will of Frank Lynch. See the pension report for full details. 10. RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO RENTAL/HOUSING ALLOWANCES FOR RETIRED AND DISABLED CLERGYPERSONS are found in the “Resolutions” section of this Journal. The Board recommends adoption of these resolutions for calendar year 2015. 11. On page 200 (top of the page) of the 2013 Journal. #3.m 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. Leana Stunes, Conference Benefits Officer

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Conference Board of Trustees This report is being brought to the Conference, keeping in mind the three-fold ministry of the Conference Trustees to: 路 Care for the property of the Conference, making it available for the agencies of the Conference. 路 Maintain the parsonages owned by the Conference, keeping in mind the needs of the families that live in the homes, and 路 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 Lake Poinsett Camp Wesley Acres Camp

Date Acquired

Cost

Need to Research 4,741,800 2,172,850

Insured Value 4,136,300

Responsible Party

2013 Maint*

Notes

Board of Camping

120,000

1 2

Prairie Hills Parsonage Sakakawea Parsonage

5/15/1998

199,852

247,500

9,289

2/27/2009

289,032

218,700

582

Eastern Sunrise Parsonage

3/2/2009

254,484

206,100

492

Dir of Camping Parsonage

5/1/1996

144,851

231,000

Dir of Finance Parsonage

7/15/1997

135,219

195,000

Dir of Ministries Parsonage

10/6/2008

357,714

277,900

Director of Leadership Parsonage Conference Center Fargo Campus Ministry Spirit Lake Nation

12/31/2001 176,589 2/23/1970 127,639 Need to Research

204,300 799,200 472,500

4/14/2006

878,030

Southern Hills Parsonage

311,409

Board of Trustees

202,917

273,600

2,020 1,821 5,069 10,206 32,443

SL Ministry

Missional Cong Link *Includes only the amount provided by Trustee Funds or Apportionments for maintenance. 7/29/2010

472

3 4 5

0 0

1. $30,000 is transferred to each camp. The Board of Camping holds $30,000 in reserve for large and unexpected maintenance that require immediate attention.

2. $5,972 to repaint exterior. 3. $2,715 to replace washer, dryer, and dishwasher. 4. $2,316 to redo landscaping. $1,887 to fix zoning controls for heating/cooling. $1,951 to replace counter tops in workroom and pain. The remaining amount relates to regular maintenance expenses.

5. $30,309 to replace sewer line. Ron McLean, Chair

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Bishop Bruce R. Ough offers prayers for Sharon and Bruce Blumer at the 21st Session of the Dakotas Annual Conference in Rapid City. Sharon and Bruce left employment positions of the Dakotas Conference to pursue other endeavors.

Dakotas Conference Finance Office L to R: JoAnn Schlimgen, Assist. Directo of Finance; Susan Punt, Financial Assistant; Leana Stunes, Chief Benefits Officer; Jeff Pospisil, Director of Finance.

Bob Duemig, chair of the Conference Council on Finance and Administraiton explains the 2015 Budget proposal in Rapid City, South Dakota. 128

VII. FINANCES AND BUDGET 2015 Budget Treasurer’s Discussion & Analysis

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The purpose of this document is to provide an overview and identify the highlights of the 2015 budget for those who will be voting on it. COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES I enjoy charts and graphs. Part of the reason I enjoy charts and graphs is that they show us simply and clearly in one picture what otherwise we would have to try to decipher from pages and pages of data. If I had a complaint about charts and graphs, it would be that sometimes they don’t show the whole picture because they are often limited to only the data that is readily available. A good example would be Disaster Response. For a long-time we have included $1,000$2,000 in our apportioned budget for this purpose (chart on the left). It could be assumed that Disaster Response is not important to the Dakotas, but that is because the chart isn’t showing everything. The chart on the right shows the gifts the Conference has received from churches primarily in the Dakotas for Disaster Response. If we put this amount into the apportioned budget, it would make up close to 10% of our budget. Even this is not the whole amount as many churches and individuals give directly to respond to disasters as well as volunteer with the response. Apportioned Budget

Donations Received

Sometimes, especially in early June, there is the perception that United Methodist ministry in the Dakotas is confined to the Conference budget. In 2015, the Conference budget is $7,010,433. You can find the details in the pages that follow and see the breakdown below. What you don’t see is the roughly $23 million that will be spent by churches to minister to their communities. What you don’t see is the additional $2.5 million that our churches give to support other ministries in the Dakotas and around the world. Of the $32.5 million spent by the local church, 79% is used for ministry in their community (assuming pastor benefits is included here). 10% is used to fund the work of the Conference. 3% is used to fund the work of the General Church. The remaining 8% given away to support various benevolent causes.

I bring all this up as a reminder that the bulk of our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ is accomplished at the local church. That being said, the bulk of our resources should also be used at the local church level. That is why we have been saying for years that the Conference budget needs to be affordable. The Conference budget also needs to be aligned with this fact. There has been an increasing effort to develop missional leaders. You are now going to see

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increasing effort to equip missional congregations which includes not only our 243 existing congregations but also the scores of new congregations waiting to be planted. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS Here is a list of the items that you should be aware of: · Missional Church Initiative (MCI) Gains Momentum – In 2014, we kicked off the MCI program. Initially we committed $55,000 to this program with the expectation that we will see churches breakthrough into a new era of vitality and growth. In 2015, we would like to commit $97,000 to this program. Much of the increase will be that we need a consultant to guide us. · Capital Campaign for New Congregations – $25,000 is being allocated for a feasibility study for a capital campaign to support the work of planting new congregations. We’ve had a boom of activity that has consumed a large portion of what we had laid aside for this work plus we hadn’t been budgeting nearly enough to keep up with the need. The feasibility study will let us know whether or not to go forward with a capital campaign. · Bakken Zone Coordinator – Beginning with the miracle offering last Annual Conference, we have seen a lot of resources and effort poured into the Bakken. The scope of the work has grown from primarily Watford City and Williston, to include Dickinson, Kenmare, Tioga, and Stanley. We believe we need a designated person to coordinate this effort. The approximate cost is $25,000. · Culture of Call – In developing missional leaders, one of our primary concerns is creating a culture of call. $24,000 is being allocated to develop the Leadership Incubator, which will focus on youth in grades 6-12. Camping has contracted with a consultant to help them align their ministry with focus of creating a culture of call and developing missional leaders. In the Board of Ordained Ministry budget, there is an expansion of the internship and recruitment efforts. Under College-Age Ministries, there is a $25,000 increase in the Campus Ministry Grants, which have been awarded to primarily churches to aid them in reaching out to this population. · Budget Freeze – With the change in apportionment method, the Council on Finance and Administration voted for a 0% increase in the 2015 apportioned budget. After 2014, we will have a much better idea of how much will be received through the new apportionment method. · 0% Premium Increase in HealthFlex – Great market returns and, on average, low claims have resulted in a 0% increase in HealthFlex premiums. CLOSING COMMENTS If you have any questions or concerns, remember you can contact me either by phone (605-996-6552) or email (jeff. pospisil@dakotasumc.org). -- Jeff Pospisil, Treasurer

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2015 Budget Summary 2012 Actual

2013 Actual

2014 Budget

2015 Budget

Developing Missional Leaders

832,529

946,739

1,034,748

1,039,000

Equipping Missional Congregations

500,557

417,998

413,243

531,000

1,014,581

1,036,653

1,222,151

1,224,000

Generating Missional Resources

289,147

323,723

354,992

304,000

Support Services

425,285

382,450

503,860

490,000

Cabinet

706,649

691,130

721,006

670,000

3,768,748

3,798,693

4,250,000

4,258,000

Pension & Insurance

1,776,545

1,616,327

112,000

103,731

Direct Bills to Churches

1,247,683

1,245,505

2,523,895

2,573,702

3,024,228

2,861,832

2,635,895

2,677,433

6,792,976

6,660,525

6,885,895

6,935,433

Extending Missional Impact

Subtotal

Subtotal Total

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DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS 2012 Actual

2013 Actual

2014 Budget

2015 Budget

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Compensation & Benefits Travel Expenses Office Expenses Workshops/Dues Equipment

146,265 14,688 1,485 1,301 1,529 165,268

154,420 14,864 2,070 2,454 515 174,322

155,397 22,250 3,300 7,300 2,000 190,247

137,169 10,500 2,913 2,800 2,000 155,382

337 641 33 199 13 1,224

1,788 18 650 1,598 4,054

8,200 1,900 2,000 500 5,000 17,600

2,500 500 1,000 3,300 4,000 11,300

Training Events Leadership Incubator Lay Servant Ministries Safe & Sacred Spaces

3,944 6,834 740 11,518

4,190 11,195 6,073 21,458

20,000 29,500 9,200 58,700

24,000 30,000 6,000 60,000

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

965

679

1,500

1,700

1,330

450

5,100

3,100

TOTAL

16,384 8,371 3,777 1,548 1,371 13,255 2,331 3,666 50,703

19,003 11,733 1,947 1,571 1,866 12,148 3,000 810 6,366 2,129 (5,416) 55,158

20,200 10,000 5,000 2,000 2,500 2,100 16,000 20,000 3,000 7,000 2,000 89,800

20,200 10,000 5,000 2,000 2,500 9,300 16,000 20,000 3,000 10,000 2,000 100,000

MINISTERIAL EDUCATION FUND

32,855

33,387

38,740

40,018

TOTAL

MISSIONAL LEADERS LINK

Meeting Expenses Resources/Administrative Expenses Workshops/Dues Events/Seminar Expenses Resource Library Operations

TOTAL

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING

TOTAL

LAY LEADER BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY

Meeting Expenses Training Expenses Licensing School Workshops/Dues Spiritual Care and Formation Resources/Administrative Expenses Candidate/Provisional Member Review Recruiting/Internships Commercial Travel Event/Seminar Expenses Quadrennial Training Event Endowment Income

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DEVELOPING MISSIONAL LEADERS (continued) 2012 Actual

2013 Actual

2014 Budget

2015 Budget

COLLEGE-AGE MINISTRIES & HIGHER ED

Campus Ministries Grants Ministry Administration Training Events Investment Income/Transfer Campus Ministries Property Support for Dakota Wesleyan University

TOTAL

211,316 (22,462) (162,753) 76,500 102,601

105,000 (40,610) 20,179 76,500 161,069

50,000 5,750 76,500 132,250

75,000 5,000 5,000 (20,000) 76,500 141,500

139,670

140,543

143,301

144,947

4,722

4,313

6,100

6,800

15,938 705 239 80 1,364 162,717

16,610 1,763 39 163,268

17,950 1,250 1,000 3,000 1,500 174,101

19,965 2,000 788 3,000 1,500 179,000

138,000 120,000 19,229 277,229

144,900 120,000 18,666 283,566

130,410 108,000 20,000 258,410

138,000 115,000 24,000 277,000

12,049 1,173 1,441 866 791 5,438 3,568 755 (5,331) 2,105 2,121 549 544 26,068

13,706 4,551 2,923 800 1,927 5,600 6,584 3,721 (3,571) 350 6,899 470 4,868 499 49,328

12,000 1,800 1,800 1,500 1,500 30,000 1,000 2,000 5,000 4,000 4,000 3,000 700 68,300

14,000 2,000 2,500 1,000 2,000 27,400 1,400 (600) 8,000 5,000 5,000 1,600 700 70,000

826,105

946,739

1,034,748

1,039,000

CAMPING & YOUTH OFFICE

Compensation & Benefits Office Expenses Travel Expenses Workshops/Dues Tech Support Resources Equipment

TOTAL

CAMPING & RETREAT MINISTRIES

Camping Operations Support Camping Capital Support Property Taxes/Assessments

TOTAL

COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRIES

Meeting Expenses Supplies Copies Background Checks Publicity Journey (Senior High) Crossing (Junior High) Combined Senior/Junior High Event Winter Connection Registrations/Other Leadership Training for Youth Sanctuary Events Leadership Training Camp Adult Training and Academy District Programs Website

TOTAL

TOTAL MISSIONAL LEADERS

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EQUIPPING MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS 2012 Actual

2013 Actual

2014 Budget

2015 Budget

DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES OFFICE

Compensation & Benefits Office Expenses Travel Expenses Workshops/Dues Equipment Transfers from Area Office/Cabinet

95,040 3,411 12,958 679 0 (1,833) 110,256

TOTAL

149,623 2,934 21,200 615 785 (30,000) 145,157

150,243 5,300 22,500 1,250 1,800 (30,000) 151,093

160,601 4,349 16,000 1,250 1,800 184,000

MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS LINK

Meeting Expenses Resources/Administrative Expenses

TOTAL

2,500 500 3,000

NEW CHURCHES

Investment Income/Transfers & Donations Administration NCJ Network Dues Training Expenses Revitalization Funding New Faith Community Funding Bakken Planting Zone Coordinator Capital Campaign Feasibility Study

(67,364) 500 15,157 102,139 269,800 320,233

(7,647) 10 77,107 134,800 204,270

3,300 500 5,000 40,000 120,850 169,650

(140,000) 3,300 500 10,000 39,000 250,200 25,000 25,000 213,000

MCI Contractor Pastoral Training Church Consultations Prescription Coaching Tools for Equipping Churches Education/Training for Churches Predecessor Programs Pre-Lenten Retreat

6,883 15,847 43,652 3,687 70,069

9,223 6,000 49,979 3,369 68,571

7,500 17,500 30,000 10,500 16,000 6,000 5,000 92,500

25,000 11,000 21,000 40,000 8,000 16,000 5,000 5,000 131,000

TOTAL MISSIONAL CONGREGATIONS

500,557

417,998

413,243

531,000

TOTAL

MISSIONAL CHURCH INITIATIVE

TOTAL

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EXTENDING MISSIONAL IMPACT 2012 Actual

2013 Actual

2014 Budget

2015 Budget

GENERAL APPORTIONMENTS

Episcopal Fund Ministerial Education Fund - Gen Church General Administration Interdenominational Cooperation Black College Africa University World Service North Central Jurisdiction

120,108 98,182 45,028 10,334 52,214 11,723 394,843 7,274 739,706

109,887 100,237 45,103 10,414 53,296 11,946 394,204 7,423 732,510

131,797 116,220 54,471 12,113 61,809 13,832 451,362 7,423 849,027

139,841 120,054 56,280 12,525 63,854 14,288 466,259 7,423 880,524

UNITED METHODIST MEN

347

250

MISSIONAL IMPACT LINK

1,705

3,552

4,700

2,700

(14,699) 1,234 1,650 144,583 14,246 33,200 87,500 1,500 3,956 273,170

(8,200) 1,007 1,525 155,516 14,162 43,470 87,000 4,600 45 1,118 300,243

(6,750) 3,150 2,250 215,824 18,500 33,200 87,000 3,500 1,000 6,000 4,500 368,174

(16,500) 1,600 2,250 183,796 16,000 35,200 87,500 20,000 2,000 3,800 4,500 630 340,776

1,014,581

1,036,653

1,222,151

1,224,000

TOTAL

CONNECTIONAL MISSIONS

Donations/Other Income Meeting Expenses Dues Compensation & Benefits Travel Expenses Missionary Program Support Grants to Related Mission Organizations Mission Congregation Grants Local Church Mission Incentive VIM Scholarships Background Checks Hunger Events Other Expenses

TOTAL TOTAL MISSIONAL IMPACT

135

GENERATING MISSIONAL RESOURCES 2012 Actual

2013 Actual

2014 Budget

2015 Budget

Compensation & Benefits Travel Expenses Office Expenses Workshops/Dues Audit Equipment/Maintenance

192,974 6,006 8,054 690 14,374 (10) 222,088

199,383 3,428 6,904 600 16,048 226,363

207,185 5,600 9,100 400 15,000 1,000 238,285

208,767 5,500 8,233 500 17,000 500 240,500

MISSIONAL RESOURCES LINK

244

292

3,100

1,415

1,612

2,300

2,000

EQUITABLE COMPENSATION

38,700

40,950

50,000

DAKOTAS UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION

13,500

12,500

DIRECTOR’S AND OFFICERS WORKERS COMP INSURANCE

11,966

6,176

10,000

7,500

1,234

2,303

4,000

33,526

47,307

289,147

323,723

354,992

304,000

FINANCE OFFICE

TOTAL

BUILDERS CLUB

COUNCIL ON FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE RESERVE FUNDING TOTAL MISSIONAL RESOURCES

136

SUPPORT SERVICES 2012 Actual CONFERENCE SECRETARY & JOURNAL EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Stipend 3,000 Clerical Support 1,832 Journal & Workbook Production 8,804 Journal Sales (10,154) Office Expenses 2,037 Equipment TOTAL 5,520

2013 Actual

2014 Budget

2015 Budge

3,000 2,214 7,997 (9,263) 1,302 5,160

3,000 1,950 12,000 (10,800) 575 2,900 9,625

3,000 2,025 10,000 (10,800) 1,875 2,900 9,000

(41,829) 20,125 37,436 2,137 17,489 696 11,507 47,560

(40,175) 18,892 22,874 5,605 13,284 7,992 28,472

(36,000) 28,000 25,000 3,000 12,000 1,400 12,000 45,400

(42,000) 23,000 25,000 5,000 14,000 1,500 12,000 38,500

(9,008) 45,616 1,661 4,835 318 885 27,513 6,208 25,828 103,856

(76,450) 48,846 2,860 14,163 9,538 796 69,694 7,406 436 38,634 115,922

(20,000) 55,735 1,800 5,500 1,000 10,000 43,000 3,500 3,000 103,535

(32,000) 85,778 2,100 10,500 1,600 1,522 48,000 7,500 3,000 15,000 143,000

6,699

4,883

8,000

10,000

4,192 15,503 19,695

2,343 4,411 6,754

15,000 10,000 7,500 25,000

7,500 5,000 7,500 20,000

4,057

25,000

1,500

6,909

3,329

4,500

4,000

ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION

Registrations Travel Expenses Banquet & Refreshments Conference Speaker Audio/Video Rental Child Care Office Expenses

TOTAL

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

Grants and Donations Compensation & Benefits Office Expenses Travel Expenses Events/Seminar Expenses Multimedia Projects DAVID System Website Tech Services DAVID Expansion / Bridge Replacement

TOTAL

CHANCELLORS COMMON TABLE

Meeting Expenses Taskforces Leadership Event General Conf / Jurisdictional Conf

TOTAL

WINDS OF THE SPIRIT HUMAN RESOURCES EPISCOPACY COMMITTEE

137

SUPPORT SERVICES (continued) 2012 Actual

2013 Actual

2014 Budget

2015 Budget

ARCHIVES & HISTORY

Archivist Support Space in McGovern Library Meeting Expenses Dues Archives Program Materials Registrations Publication of Conference History Matching Grant Initiative

TOTAL

VISIONING LINK

22,350 10,000 2,425 75 1,000 301 500 36,651

24,500 10,000 1,778 750 250 1,000 38,278

24,823 10,000 1,677 750 300 500 38,050

25,350 10,000 2,525 750 375 500 2,500 42,000

182

6,000

CONFERENCE CENTER OPERATIONS

Postage Equipment Equipment Maintenance Postage Machine Expenses Technical Support Miscellaneous Office Internet Service Agreements

420

406

500

888 50

3,126 -

5,000 500

3,000 500

3,990 702

3,462 6,594

4,000 2,000

4,000 7,000

590 706

311 150

1,000

500 500

10,074

11,690

10,000

12,000

17,420

25,738

23,000

28,000

TOTAL

(22,760) 1,901 34,147 102,855 60,064 0 517 176,723

(46,583) 2,122 34,203 51,141 52,947 35,007 30 128,867

(10,000) 2,500 30,000 130,000 60,000 25,000 1,750 239,250

(3,000) 2,500 30,000 98,500 57,000 8,000 1,000 194,000

TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES

425,285

382,450

503,860

490,000

TOTAL

TRUSTEES

Investment/Other Income Administrative Expenses Conference Center Operations Leadership Housing Maint. & Util Insurance Repair & Replacement Fund Other Property Disbursements

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DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY 2012 Actual

2013 Actual

368,414 87,118 17,826 3,600 4,262 4,656 4,129

381,068 30,978 93,902 16,874 3,600 65 2,456 5,387

2014 Budget

2015 Budget

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS

Compensation & Benefits Clerical Support Travel Expenses Office Expenses Office Rent Workshops/Dues Equipment Shared District Resources

397,096 30,000 95,000 17,700 3,600 2,000 5,000 6,910

385,705 95,000 17,700 3,600 2,000 5,000 6,910

4,077

5,881

13,500

494,083

540,212

570,806

529,415

PRESIDING ELDERS

3,029

2,126

6,000

CABINET DISCRETIONARY FUNDS

9,825

23,990

30,200

20,000

INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS

9,131

5,200

8,000

185,814

118,727

100,000

100,585

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY COMMITTEE

679

834

1,000

DISTRICT CHURCH BUILDING & LOCATION

534

1,000

3,554

4,000

706,649

691,130

721,006

670,000

TOTAL

MOVING FUND

RESPONSE TEAMS TOTAL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY

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BOARD OF PENSIONS 1

2012

2013

2014

2015

Actual

Budget

2,749,501

1,855,710

1,889,628

1,880,688

HRA Contributions - Retirees

415,283

497,587

539,098

HRA Admin Expenses

8,518

8,000

9,000

Medicare Part B

47,226

49,039

50,000

55,000

Disability Claims

20,843

486,977

HEALTH BENEFITS HealthFlex Premiums - Actives

Transfers to Reserve Funds Allowance for Uncollected (2%)

Expenses Subtotal

3,283,704

Apportionments Direct Bill Churches Direct Bill Participants Retiree Health Fund Transfer Investment Earnings - Deposit Acct

2,349,393

29,099

32,000

2,474,314

2,515,786

(624,907)

(159,592)

(87,000)

(93,731)

(1,247,683)

(1,245,505)

(1,417,320)

(1,410,516)

(763,820)

(488,797)

(472,407)

(470,172)

(415,283)

(497,587)

(539,098)

(5,992)

(1,787)

Wellness Rebate / Performance Dividend

(486,977)

Medicare Part D Rebate

(104,727)

(19,239)

(3,234,106)

(2,330,203)

Offsets Subtotal

Expenses Less Offsets

PENSION BENEFITS

49,598

19,190

n/a

(2,474,314)

(2,513,517)

2,269

CPP (Death/Disability Insurance)

216,716

218,677

222,753

230,431

CRSP-DC (Pension Based on Compensation)

232,873

238,651

240,436

249,206

993,855

1,002,257

774,094

797,959

24,000

25,000

CRSP-DB (Pension Based on Years of Service) Allowance for Uncollected (2%)

Expenses Subtotal

1,443,444

1,459,585

1,261,283

1,302,596

(1,049,699)

(1,450,903)

(15,000)

Direct Bill Churches

(1,106,575)

(1,163,186)

Direct Bill Transition Grants

(100,000)

(75,000)

Apportionments

CPP Holiday Conference Budgets Endowment / Investment Earnings Offsets Subtotal

BENEFITS OFFICE / GRANTS Medical & Retiree Premium Grants

(48,784)

(45,531)

(30,708)

(39,410)

(9,220)

(2,753)

(9,000)

(1,324,419)

(1,499,187)

(1,261,283)

(1,286,596)

119,025

Expenses Less Offsets

(216,716)

(39,602)

16,000

21,046

13,224

50,000

8,111

3,479

6,000

10,000

Benefits Office

55,261

58,010

77,000

93,000

Expenses Subtotal

84,418

74,713

133,000

153,000

(84,418)

74,713

(133,000)

(153,000)

Programs, Events, Etc

Transfer from Endowment

140

Expenses Less Offsets

Funding Plan

Transfer to Retiree Health Fund

646,535

36,220

56,689

56,420

Active Participant Contribution - 3%

(17,808)

(36,207)

(56,689)

(56,420)

(532,471)

(96,256)

(13)

Lynch Trust Transfer Apportionments Expenses Less Offsets

Board Administration

Board Expenses Apportionments Expenses Less Offsets

Total Pension & Insurance Expenses

5,370

621

10,000

(5,683)

(5,819)

(10,000)

(313)

(5,198)

5,463,471

3,920,532

4,035,286

4,037,802

(5,295,161)

(3,946,142)

(4,035,286)

(4,019,533)

168,310

(25,610)

18,269

Apportionments

1,776,545

1,616,327

112,000

103,731

Direct Bill to Churches

1,247,683

1,245,505

2,523,895

2,573,702

Total to Churches

3,024,228

2,861,832

2,635,895

2,677,433

781,628

525,004

529,096

526,592

Total Offsets Balance

HealthFlex Participant’s Share

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Rev. Greg Kroger is recognized by Bishop Bruce R. Ough for his service as Director of Ministries for the Dakotas Conference at the 21st session in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Rev. Theta (Wagner) Miller accepts the Francis Asbury Award from Rev. Doug Diehl in honor of her late father, Ray Wagner, at the banquet of the 21st Session of the Dakotas Annual Conference.

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VIII. HISTORICAL Record of the Sessions of the Dakotas

Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegations 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th Special 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st

Dates 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

DELEGATIONS 2012 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves: 2008 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves: 2004 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves: Randy Cross 2000 General Conference: Jurisdictional Conference: Reserves:

Location Aberdeen, SD Bismarck, ND Mitchell, SD Bismarck, ND Aberdeen, SD Bismarck, ND Aberdeen, SD Bismarck, ND Sioux Falls, SD Fargo, ND Pierre, SD Bismarck, ND Watertown, SD Sioux Falls, SD Fargo, ND Rapid City, SD Aberdeen, SD Bismarck, ND Watertown, SD Sioux Falls, SD Bismarck, ND Rapid City, SD

Presiding Bishop William B. Lewis William B. Lewis William B. Lewis Michael J. Coyner Michael J. Coyner Michael J. Coyner Michael J. Coyner Michael J. Coyner Michael J. Coyner Michael J. Coyner Michael J. Coyner Deborah L. Kiesey Deborah L. Kiesey Deborah L. Kiesey Deborah L. Kiesey Deborah L. Kiesey Deborah L. Kiesey Deborah L. Kiesey Deborah L. Kiesey Deborah L. Kiesey Bruce R. Ough Bruce R. Ough

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

Laity - Janelle Jones Clergy - Rebecca Trefz Laity - Jodi Cataldo Clergy - Greg Kroger Laity - Matthew Bader, Angelica Laudermith, Larry Madsen Clergy - Rich Zeck, Doug Diehl, Jennifer 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,

Laity - John Ewing, Mary Hayenga Clergy - Douglas 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

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1996 General Conference: General Conference Reserves: Jurisdictional Conference: Jurisdictional Reserves:

Laity - Ray Wagner, Mary Hayenga Clergy - Penelope Eberhart, William Bates Laity - Marion Muthiah, Jack Ewing Clergy - Peary Wilson, Eldon Reich Laity - Ray Wagner, Mary Hayenga, Marion Muthiah, Jack Ewing Clergy - Penelope Eberhart, William Bates, Peary Wilson, Eldon Reich Laity - Bubbles Jensen, Ron Williams Clergy - Darlis Berkenpas, Arthur Scanson

Participants at the North Central Jurisdiction Conference 2012 from the Dakotas Conference left to right. Back row: Rev. Teri Johnson, Brookings UMC; Rev. Rich Zeck, Fargo First UMC; Janelle Jones, Spearfish UMC; Larry Madsen, Wheatland Parish; Rev. Howard Grinager, retired,; Rev. Jenny Hallenbeck, Wahpteon UMC. Middle Row: Doreen Gosmire, Communications Director; Rev. Rebecca Trefz, Celebration UMC; Matt Bader, Pierre First UMC; Dianne Axlund, Administrative Assist. to the Cabinet and Connectional Ministries Office. Front Row: Angelica Laudermith, Vermillion UMC; Jen Tyler, Clark / Garden City UMC; Jodi Cataldo, Director of Leadership Development.

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IX. IN MEMORIAM In Memory Clergy

Edward Ehresman 1920-2013 The Rev. Edward Ehresman, 92, of Asheville, N.C., died on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 15, 2013, in the chapel of Brooks-Howell Home at Asheville.

Edward Theodore Ehresman was born in Leola, S.D., on Sept. 7, 1920. He grew up at Bowdle, S.D., graduating from Bowdle High School in 1938. He went on to earn his bachelor of arts degree at Western Union College in LeMars, Iowa, graduating in 1942. Ed married Mabel R. Mullikin, another Western Union College graduate, on June 6, 1943. He attended Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville, Ill., 1942-1944 and 1946-1947, when he earned his bachelor of divinity degree. Ed served the Beresford Evangelical Church as a supply pastor from 1939 to 1940, when he was licensed to preach by the South Dakota Conference of the Evangelical Church. As a probationer, he served at Scotland (1940-1941), Beresford (1941-1942), and Ellingson (1942-1943). He was advanced to the order of deacon in 1944 and advanced to the order of elder in 1946, serving at Eureka (1944-1948) and the Eureka Circuit (1948-1949). He then was appointed to Western Mission (1949-1958), which was in the South Dakota Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and then Dakota Conference of the EUB Church. In 1958 Ed and Mabel moved to Kentucky, where he requested to serve as

an elder under appointment as a missionary. From 1958 to 1984, Ed served the Red Bird Mission in Kentucky, pastoring the Beech Fork and Lower Beech Fork churches, and serving as assistant superintendent and executive director of Red Bird Mission, Inc., while living at Beverly. They moved to North Carolina following Ed’s retirement in 1984. They served at Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church in Mars Hill, N.C., and were active at Sharon United Methodist Church in Fairview, N.C. After moving to Brooks-Howell, they attended St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Asheville. Ed was a servant-leader in the congregations and communities where he lived, helping with farm work, economic development, educational opportunities, and health care facilities. He was honored as jubilee clergy in 1989. He will be missed by many and fondly remembered for the love and examples he set. Surviving are his six children, Mary Alwine (and husband Terry), Patricia Swanson, Carol Ruminski (and husband Joe), Ruth Harris, David Ehresman (and wife Sharon), and Hope Adams (and husband Terry); 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Mabel, in 2012.

Wayne Rager 1927-2013 The Rev. Wayne Rager, 85, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013, at Sanford Centennial Hospice in Sioux Falls, S.D. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in Canton, S.D., followed by burial at Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton.

Wayne Leroy Rager was born on Oct. 1, 1927, at Crofton, Neb., to Clarence and Florence (Zurcher) Rager. He was baptized at the Methodist Church in Whiting, Iowa, and was a member of the Congregational Church in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from high school in Dallas, Ore., in 1947. Wayne was united in marriage to Mary Ann Damm on July 31, 1949, in Yankton. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in 1954 from Yankton College. He completed the conference course of study, including one year at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., where he served the Huntingtown and Emmanuel Methodist churches at Huntingtown, Md. (1961-1962). In 1954 he was received on trial by the South Dakota Conference of the Methodist Church. He was ordained deacon in 1956, admitted into full connection in 1957, and ordained elder in 1958. He served the following Methodist and United Methodist churches in South Dakota: Irene-Viborg (1950-1952), Scotland

(1952-1957), Tyndall (1957-1961), White-Sterling (1962-1963), Hitchcock-Broadland (1963-1965), Canton (1965-1976), Sioux Falls Sunnycrest-Ellis (1976-1980), Sioux Falls Sunnycrest (19801984), and Madison (1984-1990). His service on conference boards included southern district missionary secretary, conference missionary secretary, and southern district secretary of board of buildings and locations. He provided pastoral leadership for building improvements and projects at many of the churches he served. Wayne retired in 1990, and they moved back to Canton. He was honored as jubilee clergy in 2000. Wayne enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed his pets, raising Bantam chickens, and compiling his family’s genealogy. He was a member of the Canton Masonic Lodge and served on the Colonial Village board of directors. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ann; two sons: Daniel (and wife Linda), of Sioux Falls, and Tom (and wife Deb Simunek), of Luverne, Minn.; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; his son David on Dec. 28, 2012; and two sisters: Pat and Sherrie.

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Stanley Johnson 1925-2013 The Rev. Stanley Johnson, 88, of Mitchell, S.D., passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, S.D. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Mitchell, with the Rev. R. Duane Coates officiating. Burial followed at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell.

Stanley A. Johnson was born on Jan. 13, 1925, in Mitchell, to Simon and Ermma (Larson) Johnson. He grew up on a farm near Mitchell, where he attended school. He attended Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell and South Dakota State College at Brookings. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. On June 12, 1950, he married Marjorie Barnhart. They farmed near Mitchell until 1975. Stan served on the Soil Conservation Board, was a 4-H leader, served as deacon in the Presbyterian Church and served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1967-1976.

McLaughlin-McLaughlin UCC. In 1980 he was ordained deacon as an associate member of the South Dakota Conference and served churches in South Dakota at McLaughlin (1978-1981), Olivet (1981-1983), Hitchcock-Broadland (1983-1988), and ScotlandTripp (1988-1990). He retired in 1990 as an associate member. In his retirement, Stan enjoyed crafting doll houses. He continued to fill in as pastor until recent years. Stan is survived by his wife, Marge; one son, Dale Johnson (and wife Lilia), of Fargo N.D.; four daughters: Cherie Scheich (and husband Ron), of Mitchell, Leila Johnson (and husband Darryl), of Rapid City, Carmen Gosser (and husband Harold “Jappy”), of Springfield, and Debra Dobler (and husband Zane), of Lakewood, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Eldon “Stub” Johnson (and wife LaVonne), of Mitchell; and one sister, Carolyn Adair (and husband Dr. John Adair), of Winnipeg, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Kimberley.

At the age of 50, Stan went into the ministry. He attended North American Baptist Seminary and served as a local pastor at

George Worner 1927-2013 The Rev. George Worner, 86, passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo. An inurnment service was held on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colo., with the Rev. Dennis Aleson, USAF Chaplain, Lt. Col. (retired), officiating.

George John Worner was born in Fergus Falls, Minn., on April 25, 1927, to Elroy Henry Worner and Cordelia (Kirn) Worner. His mother died when he was 3, so he was raised by his paternal grandparents from the age of 3 to 9, and then by his father and step-mother from the age of 9 to 18. He grew up in North Dakota and Illinois during the Depression and joined the Navy at the age of 18 for the final year of World War II. George married Linnea Elinor Asplund on June 2, 1951, in Naperville, Ill. He graduated from North Central College in Naperville in 1951, and from Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville in 1955. He served the Hebron, N.D., Evangelical United Brethren Church 1955-1959, when he went on active duty as a U.S. Air Force Chaplain. He served 1959-1961 at Reese Air Force Base in Texas before returning to North Dakota to serve EUB churches at Bowbells-Coteau (1961-1963), Casselton-Chaffee (1963-1965), and Mandan Good Shepherd (for the 1965-1966 school year). When George served as conference youth director in the mid1960s, the high-school students referred to him as “Uncle George.”

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He then returned to active duty as an Air Force chaplain in 1966 and served in California, Thailand, South Dakota, Hawaii, Florida, California, the Philippines, and Texas. George was awarded the Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. In 1985 he retired from the Air Force with the rank of colonel. George and Linnea remained in San Antonio, Texas, until 1991, and he served as a supply pastor at Texas United Methodist churches. He retired from the North Dakota Conference in 1988. George and Linnea moved to Colorado Springs in 1991, and he was honored as jubilee clergy in 2001. George was an accomplished artist, creating wood carvings and oil paintings. He enjoyed golf, gardening, visiting his children, and organizing things. He was optimistic and patient, a good listener, and an inspiration and hero to many people. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linnea Worner; four daughters: Leanne Miller (and husband Robert), of Colorado Springs, Sheila Matthew (and husband Doug), of Monument, Colo., Christine Eldridge (and husband Sam), of Stratton, Neb., and Rebecca Lussier, of Caspar, Wyo.; one son, Elroy Worner (and wife Carmella), of Pueblo, Colo.Bianchetta, of Virgini; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four siblings: Margaret Steckel, Fred Worner, and Bob Worner, all of Minnesota, and Dorothy a. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Robert Brown 1925-2013

Cemetery at Clark.

The Rev. Robert Brown, 88, of Cameron, Missouri, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at the Cameron United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Paul Zimmerman officiating, and on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at the Furness Funeral Home in Clark, S.D., with the Rev. Jen Tyler officiating. Burial followed in the Rose Hill

Bob served the following Methodist and United Methodist churches in South Dakota: Gregory Larger Parish (Gregory-DallasIona-Paxton) (1968-1971), Hurley-Davis-Viborg (1971-1973), Aberdeen First (1973-1974), Claremont-Hecla (1974-1980), Dell Rapids-Colman (1981-1986), and Presho-Kennebec-Reliance (1986-1990). He served on the General Board of Global Ministries, National Division, from 1980 to 1981, as a member of the New Mexico Conference. He also served churches in Nebraska, New Mexico, and Missouri.

Robert Charles Brown was born on March 30, 1925, to Rena and Carroll Brown at Clark, S.D. Bob worked with his father on their dairy farm for many years and with the Soil Conservation Service in Clark. He graduated from Clark High School.

After retiring in 1990, Bob and Melba moved to Missouri to be close to family. He was a member of Vincil Lodge #62 AF & AM in Cameron and active in the Cameron United Methodist Church. He enjoyed counseling at youth camp.

In 1946, he married Melba Pierce. They had two children: Barbara Kay and Glenn Alan.

Survivors include his wife, Melba; son, Glenn (and wife Mary); two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Wilfred (and wife Hezzy); and nieces and nephews.

Bob served as a supply pastor at Conde (1960-1961) and as a student supply pastor at Artesian-Farwell (1961-1964). He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in 1964. In 1965 he was ordained deacon and admitted on trial in the South Dakota Conference of the Methodist Church. In 1968, he was ordained elder and admitted into full connection. He was a graduate of Iliff School of Theology in Denver.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Barbara; and his brother, Dale.

Wesley Hart 1935-2013 The Rev. Wesley Hart, 77, of Fargo, N.D., died on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo. Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Faith United Methodist Church in Fargo. Interment was in the Kensal, N.D., Cemetery. Wesley David Hart was born on Nov. 16, 1935, in Lansford, N.D., to Etta and John Hart. He graduated from Lansford High School in 1954 and then attended the North Dakota School of Forestry at Bottineau, N.D., for one year. He worked for Great Northern Railroad as an agent-telegrapher from 1956 to 1959, when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served with the Signal Corps from 1959 to 1961. After his discharge, he attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in 1966. He earned his master of divinity degree in 1969 from Garrett Theological Seminary. Wes was united in marriage to Carol Janice Fredrickson on July 14, 1968. They had one son, Shane. Carol passed away April 15, 1993, in Fargo.

North Dakota Conference of the Methodist Church. He was ordained deacon and admitted on trial in 1967, and he was ordained elder and admitted into full connection in 1970. He served Methodist and United Methodist churches in North Dakota at Casselton-Wheatland-Absaraka (1962-1966), MarionDickey (1969-1976), Sterling-Moffit-McKenzie (1976-1979), Sterling-Moffit (1979-Dec. 1981), Sterling (Jan. 1982-1983), Grace City-Sutton (1983-1991), Kindred-Kindred Zion (1991-1992), and Kindred-Kindred Zion-Leonard (1992-1995). In 1995, Wes married Barbara Marshall and served in South Dakota at Onida-Agar (1995-1998). Upon his retirement in 1998, they moved to Fargo. He was honored as jubilee clergy in 2012. Wes is survived by his wife, Barb; a son, Shane (and wife Celeste), of Parshall, N.D.; two grand-children; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three siblings: John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buckâ&#x20AC;? Hart, Gary Hart and Grace Fields.

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Donald Klarup 1931-2013 The Rev. Donald Klarup, 81, of Charleston, Ill., died on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, at his residence following a long battle with melanoma. Following cremation, memorial services were held on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Faith United Methodist Church in Champaign, Ill., and later at First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Donald Gardner Klarup was born in Burke, S.D., on Dec. 31, 1931, the only child of Elmer and Ruth (Gardner) Klarup. He graduated from Rapid City High School in 1949 and was involved in vocal music and speech. He was active in Methodist Youth Fellowship and served as conference president. He continued his education at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, where he participated in theater and vocal music, including a barbershop quartet called “The Scotsmen.” During his senior year he was the student pastor at the Fulton and Farmer Methodist churches (1952-1953). He graduated in 1953 with a bachelor of arts degree in English. While in seminary, Don served as youth pastor and choir director at the Congregational Church in Groton, Mass. He graduated from the Boston University School of Theology in 1956 with a master of divinity degree, and on June 21, 1956, was united in marriage with Phyllis Ruth Maat. In 1954 Don was received on trial by the South Dakota Conference of the Methodist Church and ordained deacon. He was admitted into full connection and ordained elder in 1956. He served South Dakota Methodist and United Methodist churches at Philip-Hayes (1956-1957), Philip-Quinn (1957-1961), Arlington (1961-1966), and Yankton (1966-1971). He transferred to the

North Dakota Conference and was senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Fargo (1971-1976). He transferred back to South Dakota and served as Western District Superintendent (1976-1980). From 1980-1981 he was administrative assistant to Bishop Boulton, before serving as senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls (1981-1988). Voice problems compelled him to step down from the pulpit. In the summer of 1988, he joined the development staff at Dakota Wesleyan University as director of planned giving and church relations. Through the years Don served in various conference leadership positions and was a clergy delegate to jurisdictional and general conferences. He provided pastoral leadership for major capital fund drives and building programs in each parish he served. In 1973 DWU awarded him an honorary doctor of divinity degree. In 1994 Don retired from active ministry in the Dakotas Conference and from DWU. He and Phyllis made their retirement home in Sioux Falls and were active at First United Methodist Church. Don enjoyed golfing and his model railroad layout. He was honored as jubilee clergy in 2002. In 2005 the couple moved to Illinois to be closer to family, living first at Savoy, and more recently at Brookstone Estates in Charleston. Don is survived by his wife, Phyllis; their three children: Pamela Ruth Klarup (and husband Michael Oswalt), of Putnam, Ill., Douglas Gordon Klarup (and wife Amy Lynch), of Charleston, and Patricia Diane Hoffman (and husband Adam), of Fort Collins, Colo.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Clarence Stanley 1924-2014 The Rev. Clarence Stanley, 89, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at the Heart of America Care Center in Rugby, N.D. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at the Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Rugby, with Pastor Jason Wood and the Rev. Nathan Steen officiating. Burial followed in the spring at Persilla Watts Cemetery in Rugby.

Clarence Earl Stanley was born on Sept. 3, 1924, in the rural Mercer County, N.D., farm home of his parents, Theodore and Martha (Clark) Stanley. His elementary years were spent at a country school near his home. He attended Hazen High School, working at the local drug store to pay for his room and board until he graduated. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in July 1944. During basic training, he was injured by an ammunition explosion, which caused a hearing impairment and resulted in his honorable medical discharge in January 1945. On Aug. 14, 1946, Clarence was united in marriage to Melva Karges of Stanton, N.D. He was licensed to preach and entered the North Dakota Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church as a probationer in 1948, serving at McClusky-Goodrich (1948-1949) and Chaseley-Goodrich (1949-1950). He graduated from Hillcrest Christian College at Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. From 1950-1953 he served at Allendorf, Iowa, while at Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa, and at Fairhaven-Malvern, Ill., from 19531956, while studying at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville, Ill.

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Clarence was ordained elder in the Dakota Conference of the EUB Church in 1956 and served North Dakota churches at DrakeBalfour (1956-1967), which included Anamoose (1963-1965), and Elgin Zoar and Ebenezer UCC (1967-1974). In the summer of 1974, he began a new ministry at Cross Roads Range, Inc., a Christian family retreat center located in the Turtle Mountains. He retired in 1987, and they moved to Rugby. In his retirement, he served several churches at Rugby, Pleasant Lake, and Bantry, including, Emmanuel United Church in Rugby, Presbyterian Church of Towner, Leeds Evangelical Lutheran and North Prairie Church. He also served as the chaplain for the Heart of America Medical Center and Haaland Estates, both in Rugby. He was honored as jubilee clergy in 1998. He used his artistic skills to design jewelry and do ceramics and woodworking. Other hobbies included gardening, fishing, horseback riding, bird watching, and writing and telling children’s stories. He led youth camps and United Methodist trail rides in the Badlands. Clarence is survived by two sons: Leonard and Eugene (and wife Ruth); two daughters: Sharon Canfield (and husband Jim) and Alice Abrahamson; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melva, on March 8, 2010; his parents; three siblings: Roy Stanley, Gay Stanley, and Donna Reinhardt; and a son-in-law, Gary Abrahamson.

Wesley Halbritter 1927-2014 The Rev. Wesley Halbritter, 86, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls.

Wesley Eugene Halbritter was born on Nov. 22, 1927, at Sioux Falls, to Theodore and Ella (Sykes) Halbritter. At the age of 3, Wes contracted polio, which affected the development of his left leg. He had reconstructive surgery when he was 18. He grew up in Sioux Falls, attending Beadle Elementary School and graduating from Washington High School in 1946. He studied for one year at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology before earning his bachelor of arts degree in medical technology at Augustana College in 1966. In 1952 Wes married Beverly Ruth Johnson of Sioux Falls. They had four sons and 23 foster children, including Darryl, whom they adopted. Wes worked as a lab tech, medical technologist, supervisor, and administrator in the laboratory at Sioux Valley Hospital for 38 years. In 1970 he became the first nuclear medical technologist in South Dakota. He also was honored as medical technologist of the year for the state of South Dakota and was

certified as a professional biological photographer. After retiring in 1991, Wes attended North American Baptist Seminary, graduating with his master of divinity degree in 1997. He was ordained deacon and elected probationary member of the Dakotas Conference in 1996. He served parttime at Brothersfield United Methodist Church at rural Parker, S.D., from 1997 to 1999, when he retired as a probationary member. Later, Wes did visitations at local hospitals and volunteer work with hospice patients. He served as president of the board of directors for Sioux Vocational School. He was active at Sioux Falls First United Methodist Church, serving on many committees and teaching Sunday school. He was a charter member of Wedded Band. He belonged to the local bird club and participated in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count for more than 50 years. Wes is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Sioux Falls; four sons: Terry (and wife Kim), of Oceanside, Calif., David (and wife Sue), of Sioux Falls, Michael, of Sioux Falls, and Joel (and wife Cathy), of Willmar, Minn.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one brother, Ken, of Sioux Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Ted and John; one sister, Helen; and one son, Darryl, in 2008.

In Memory Clergy Spouses

Annette “Annie” Tieszen Pastor Annie Tieszen, 69, wife of the Rev. Wayne Tieszen, of Britton, S.D., passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Wheatcrest Hills in Britton. A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church of Britton, with the Rev. Nancy Manning officiating. Inurnment of cremains was in the Britton Cemetery.

Annette Jeanne Larson was born on April 23, 1944, in Brookings, S.D., to Arne B. and Jeanne (Kay) Larson. She graduated from Brookings High School in 1962 and then attended Huron College, where she studied and participated in music and drama. On June 7, 1963, Annie married Wayne L. Tieszen at Marion, S.D. They lived in Marion for one year, and Annie operated a day care. In 1964 she and Wayne moved to Osmond, Neb., where Annie worked as a licensed nurse’s aide at the local hospital. They moved to Arlington, S.D., in 1966, and she worked at the nursing homes in Lake Preston and then Arlington. After moving to Lamberton, Minn., in 1969, she was the activities director at the Lamberton nursing home. Annie attended St. Paul School of Theology for three summers, completing the course of study in 1974 and serving the Congregational Church in Crawford, Neb. At the same time she completed her bachelor of science degree in elementary education at Chadron State College, graduating with honors.

In 1980 the Nebraska Conference of The United Methodist Church appointed Annie to the Loup Parish and Wayne to the St. Paul Parish. In 1981 she took a position teaching kindergarten at the St. Paul School in St. Paul, Neb., where they lived. Wayne transferred to the South Dakota Conference in 1984 and was appointed to Murdo-Draper. Annie taught at Murdo from 1984 to 1988, when Wayne was appointed to Groton-Columbia UCC. Annie did crafts and substitute teaching for a year. She taught at Chamberlain, S.D. from 1989 to 1990, when they moved to Kimball. They later moved to Presho, S.D. During that time, she gained a minor in library science and a master of arts degree in elementary education. In 1998 Annie became the Christian education director at the First United Methodist Church in Pierre, S.D. She was a licensed local pastor in the Dakotas Conference. On Jan. 1, 2001, Annie became the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Britton. Near the end of 2006, health concerns forced her to retire. In November 2009, Annie was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer’s disease. In August 2011 she became a resident of Wheatcrest Hills. Annie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Wayne Tieszen, of Britton; five children: David Tieszen (and wife Mychelle), Mark Tieszen (and wife Lisa), Lara Tieszen Longley (and husband Bill), Jon Tieszen (and wife Mary), and Joe Tieszen; five grandchildren; and three brothers: Andre, Arnor and Aaron Larson.

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Agnes Parker

Agnes Parker, 92, widow of the Rev. Edward Parker, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, at the Hawthorne Inn at Danville, Ill. A memorial service was held on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at the United Church of Christ in Wishek, N.D., with the Rev. Marty Toepke-Floyd officiating. Interment of cremains followed at Wishek City Cemetery.

Agnes Weynelle Chambers was born on June 4, 1921, in Cullman, Ala., to Ola and Birda Mae (Lambreth) Chambers. The family moved to Ohio when Agnes was 2. She attended Asbury College and Seminary, earning her degree in Christian education. She met Edward Byrns Parker at Asbury, and they were married on Sept. 8, 1951, in Greensburg, Ohio.

North Dakota. While they lived in Wishek, Agnes was employed at the Wishek Living Center and was a member of the Goodwill Ambassadors, a service group at the center. Following Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement in 1990, they moved to Bismarck and then Hebron, where they were involved at the Hebron United Methodist Church. Agnes also enjoyed ceramics and reading historical Christian fiction. She is survived by two sons: David Parker (and wife Lori), of Danville, and Tim Parker, of Dallas, Texas; and one granddaughter. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, on July 13, 1999; her parents; one son, Mark Parker; and a brother.

Agnes was involved at all the Methodist and United Methodist churches to which Ed was appointed, including McKenzieSterling-Moffit-Menoken, Oakes-Cogswell, and Wishek-Lehr in

Velma Kinzler Velma Kinzler, 85, wife of the Rev. Francis Kinzler, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Elim Care Center in Fargo, N.D. Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Lidgerwood, N.D., with the Rev. Mike Ward officiating. Burial was in the spring at Pleasantview Cemetery in Lidgerwood. Velma Roena Johnson was born on Dec. 29, 1928, at Christopher, Ill., to P. Wood and Ruth (Duckworth) Johnson. Her early years were spent on the family farm. The family then moved into Christopher, where she attended and graduated from school. On July 19, 1951, she married Francis Kinzler at the Christopher Methodist Church. Their first two years together were in Pennsylvania. Then they moved to North Dakota, where they served Methodist and United Methodist churches at Hettinger, Noonan-Columbus, Cleveland-Woodworth-Crystal Springs, Steele-Robinson-Driscoll, Washburn-Underwood, UnderwoodRiverdale Community, Holmes-Pleasant View-Thompson, Starkweather-Edmore-Hampden, Salem-Dazey-Leal, RugbyPleasant Lake-Bantry, and New Rockford-Cathay-Sheyenne.

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Velma was active in the church, as a member of WSCS and then UMW. She attended many Bible studies through the years. In 1991 Francis retired, and they settled in Lidgerwood, N.D. Velma enjoyed spending time with her family and in her garden, working many hours outside with her flowers and vegetables, which she shared with others. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, and quilting. In December 2010, Velma and Francis moved to Elim Care Center in Fargo. Velma is survived by her husband of 62 years, Francis, of Fargo; four daughters: the Rev. Beatrice Kinzler, of Corwith, Iowa, Janice Breker (and husband David), of Lidgerwood, N.D., Mary Kinzler and Sarah Kinzler, both of Fargo; one son: Francis Kinzler Jr., of Devils Lake, N.D.; one sister: Sue Dupree (and husband the Rev. Bill Dupree), of Americus, Ga.; five granddaughters; six greatgrandchildren; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Patricia, at birth; and three brothers: Perry, Dwight, and Carl.

Eilene Graf

Eilene Graf, 90, of Aberdeen, S.D., widow of the Rev. Sam Graf, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Angelhaus Regional Basic Care Center in Aberdeen. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen, with the Rev. Eldon Reich officiating. Burial followed at Riverside Memorial Park in Aberdeen.

Eilene was involved in each church they served, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school and Bible school, and helping with women’s missionary work and church camping. She served in leadership positions of women’s ministry in the church conference. Eilene loved music and taught piano lessons for many years. At a young age, she was interested in pursuing missionary work, but the many years as a pastor’s wife were fulfilling for her.

Eilene I. Leischner was born on Oct. 14, 1923, on the family farm near Lehr, N.D., to John and Elvina (Bellon) Leischner. The family lived on the farm until 1939, when they moved into Napoleon, N.D., where she graduated from high school. She attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., and then North Central College in Naperville, Ill.

In retirement, Sam and Eilene enjoyed traveling and following their grandchildren’s activities. All her family enjoyed her funloving spirit. The Grafs continued living in Bismarck before moving to Aberdeen in 1999.

Eilene married Samuel Graf in July 1946. Together they served Evangelical United Brethren churches at Streeter, N.D., Aberdeen, and Milbank, S.D. They continued at Milbank Central United Methodist Church until 1979, when Sam was appointed to Bismarck First. In 1983, Sam retired, serving at Streeter-Moffit and other area churches.

Grateful for having shared Eilene’s life are her three sons: Dave (and wife Rene) and Steve (and wife Grace), of Aberdeen, and Tim (and wife Jean), of Milbank; 10 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and two nephews. Eilene was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, on April 12, 2009; her parents; three brothers; and her twin sister.

Vinola Lehner

Vinola Lehner, 96, of Hermitage, Penn., widow of the Rev. Otto Lehner, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, after a brief illness. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at the Hickory United Methodist Church, in Hermitage, with the Rev. David S. Evans presiding. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery at Washington D.C.

Vinola Florence Maier was born on Dec. 21, 1917, at Linton, N.D, to Charles and Mathilda Maier. She was one of 13 children. Nola married Otto H. Lehner on Nov. 21, 1941, at Linton, N.D., with Otto’s father, the Rev. Henry Lehner, officiating.

They moved to Hermitage, Penn., in 1984 to be closer to their daughter, LaVon. Nola was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church in Hermitage. She is survived by a daughter, LaVon Saternow (and husband Lynn), of Farrell, Penn.; a son, Jon Lehner (and wife Judy), of Rapid City, S.D.; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three siblings: Harvey and Wallace Maier, both of Washington state, and Charlotte Acton, of Arizona. Nola was preceded in death by her husband, Otto, who passed away on Jan. 12, 1996.

A former nurse, Nola assisted Otto in serving the Evangelical United Brethren churches to which he was appointed in South Dakota at Beresford, McLaughlin, Watertown, and Rapid City, and the United Methodist churches in North Dakota at WillistonGrenora and Oakes-Cogswell. Otto then served as treasurer of the Red Bird Missionary Conference in Kentucky until retiring in 1984.

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Marjorie Logan

Marjorie Logan, 83, wife of the Rev. Robert Logan, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Des Moines.

Marjorie Ann Mukomela was born on June 9, 1930, at Langdon, N.D., to Anton and Ella (Storie) Mukomela. She graduated from Langdon High School and Valley City State Teachers College. She was working at J.C. Penneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Langdon when she was introduced to Robert Logan, of Mayville. He was serving as the supply pastor for the Hannah and Wales Methodist churches at the time. Marge and Robert were married on Dec. 29, 1952, at the Langdon Presbyterian Church. They lived in Mayville while Bob finished his senior year, and then they moved to Colesburg, Iowa, to serve the church there. They lived in Naperville, Ill., while Bob attended Evangelical Theological Seminary. Marge taught school at Oakes, N.D., and Harvey, N.D. She also assisted Bob at the churches he served in North Dakota at Hannah-Wales, New Rockford, Bowbells-Coteau, Kindred, Williston, Streeter-Medina, Martin, Harvey-Martin-Chaseley,

Bismarck First, McClusky-Goodrich, Cavalier Trinity-ConcreteHamilton, and Napoleon-Braddock. Bob retired in 1989, and they moved to Lincoln, Neb., where they were Cornhusker fans. They later moved to Des Moines, where two of their sons live. Marge enjoyed baking and gardening. Her specialties were salsa and sweet relish made with her homegrown produce. She also sewed, making clothes, Halloween costumes, and cheerleading outfits. She served as den mother for cub scouts. In Des Moines, Marge and Bob spent much of time with their grandchildren. Marge was active at Immanuel United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert; their children: Roberta Schmidt (and husband Jeffrey), David Logan (and wife Rose), and Jeffrey Logan (and wife Kim); eight grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; her siblings: Lois Nolte (and husband Eldon), Shirley Lazarz, Kenneth Mukomela (and wife Gwen), Robert Mukomela (and wife Kay), and Cheryl Ballweg; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Barbara Theige; and her brother, Art Mukomela.

In Memory Laity Warren Kuhler, 90, died on Monday, May 20, 2013, at Wakonda, S.D. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in Wakonda. Burial was in the Union Cemetery at Wakonda with military honors.

Warren George Kuhler was born on May 25, 1922, to George and Ellen (Buehler) Kuhler in Wakonda. He graduated from Wakonda High School, where he was active in music and sports. While a student at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, Warren enlisted in the U.S. Army and was called to active service in 1943. He took his Air Corps cadet training at Moorhead, Minn., and graduated as a second lieutenant from navigation school at San Marcos, Texas, and from flight engineering school at Amarillo, Texas. While in the Fargo-Moorhead area, he met his future wife, Lillian Mae Hennings. They were married Feb. 14, 1945, at the American Lutheran Church in Fargo. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1946, he finished his education at Morningside College. Warren worked the family farm at Wakonda for many years, except for two years at the Blue Mountain Dairy in Colton, Calif. In 1962 Warren became the director of the South Dakota United Methodist Foundation, where he served for seven years. In 1969 he became the administrator of the Pioneer Hospital and Nursing Home in Viborg, where he worked for 21 years. He was elected a

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fellow in the American College of Nursing Home Administrators in 1976, and in 1979 Dakota Wesleyan University awarded him with an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s devotion to God was a priority in his life. He served as conference lay leader for the South Dakota Conference and was a member of the South Dakota Conference Committee on Archives and History and the Dakotas Conference Commission on Archives and History. He was a member of the Wakonda United Methodist Church, where he served as lay leader for 60 years. He was a life member of the American Legion and active in the Wakonda community. He enjoyed singing in community groups, including a male quartet, as well as the church choir. Warren and Lillian enjoyed traveling and visited six continents and all 50 states during their retirement. Warren is survived by three children: George Kuhler (and wife Deborah), of Huron, S.D., Margaret Peterson (and husband Stevan), of Wakonda, and Karen Trammell (and husband Jeff ), of Sioux Falls, S.D.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Ellen Rowley, of Sun City, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lillian, on April 19, 2013; and his brother-in-law, Herbert Rowley.

Raymond Wagner

Raymond Wagner, 83, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Fargo, N.D. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at Fargo First United Methodist Church.

Raymond Edward Wagner was born on Nov. 17, 1930, the first child of Rush and Dorothy (Mason) Wagner. African message drums announced his birth in Old Mutare, Zimbabwe, at the mission where Africa University subsequently was founded. As the son of a Methodist missionary, Ray grew up in Africa, Bolivia, and Iowa. He was 16 when his father died, and the family moved to Australia. He returned to the United States when he was drafted into the Korean War. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Trieste, Italy. His love of classical music led him to his greatest love, the girl with the beautiful voice, Mavis Dralla, whom he married on June 17, 1956. Ray attended Iowa State University, where he earned his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in sociology. He spent 30 years working for the Iowa State and North Dakota State University extension services as a 4-H

youth specialist. He was employed for two years at the General Board of Global Ministries in New York City, and was council director for the North Dakota Conference for five years. His passion was serving God as a volunteer through various ministries of the United Methodist Church: as a Dakotas Conference lay leader, vice-chair of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, team leader for a sugar beet study trip to Kazakhstan, and emissary to the sister conference in Zimbabwe. Ray received many professional honors and national awards. He was involved with the Fargo Optimist Club, performed in 18 productions with the Fargo-Moorhead Opera Company, and donated blood through United Blood Services. He also enjoyed spending time with his family at the cabin on Buffalo Lake, where he enjoyed gardening, tending to the plants, and landscaping. Ray is survived by his wife, Mavis; three daughters: Miriam Vogel (and husband Everett), Reece Klobe (and husband Alan), and the Rev. Theta Miller (and husband Wade); five grandchildren; one brother, David, in Australia; a sister, Dorothy, in Vancouver; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, George.

A choir and orchestra conducted by Ken Kettel from Rapid City First United Methodist Church played at the Celebration of Life in Ministry Service on Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Rapid City Performing Arts Center. The service honored those clergy, clergy spouses, lay conference employees who passed away, retiring clergy, as well as those being commissioned and ordained.

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Roll of the Dead - Dakotas Conference Clergy

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Don J. Kingensmith 11/7/92 Donald Goold 11/25/92 Henry Vix 4/13/93 Stuart A. Parvin 5/4/93 Walter Erbele 6/2/93 Millard Aubey, Jr. 8/4/93 Robert Strutz 10/28/93 Reuben A. Tanquist 11/14/93 H. Jack Berg 7/2/94 Walter Elmer 8/20/94 E. Walter Erdmann 10/18/94 Grant Carlson 3/2/95 Stanley Caine 5/22/95 Richard Moberly 10/5/95 Robert Wegner 12/21/95 Otto Lehner 1/12/96 Randy Atherton 2/11/96 Carolyn Hansum 4/7/96 Oliver Brekke 4/30/96 H. Howard Miller 6/28/96 Jerry Wickre 11/26/96 Richard Teichmann 1/4/97 John V. Leach 5/19/97 Gideon Eberhart 9/24/97 Charles Horner 6/1/98 Peder Ackerman 6/6/98 Charles Levi Louderback 6/20/98 Wesley Hunter 9/20/98 Willis E. Walker 11/22/98 Walter Larson 2/24/99 Ardell Aleson 3/7/99 Edward Parker 7/13/99 Darrel Leach 7/25/99 Darald Church 10/25/99 Frank Traver 11/12/99 Henry Hottman 4/17/2000 Harvey Sander 7/18/2000 Clarence Ketterling 7/21/2000 Willliam Fillingim 8/12/2000 Arthur Brooks 9/25/2000 Francis Tannehill 9/30/2000 Charles McDowell 11/7/2000 Earl Lewis 12/16/2000 Kenneth Eastin 1/10/01 Gerald Hill 2/18/01 Clarence Palmer 5/16/01 Cecil Miller 6/5/01 Glenn Hammerlee 6/6/01 Kenneth Farr 11/13/01 Clifford Nielsen 12/10/01 Lyle Miller 5/24/02 Elmer Sprunk 7/1/02 Otto Gehring 9/1/02 Robert Olson 10/9/02 William Meile 4/8/03 Arthur Wesley, Jr. 4/21/03

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MISSONARIES 1992 Jessie Ames Pfaff 2002 Ethelyn Jacoway 2008 Iris Allum 2008 Ruth Elmer

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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 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001

Nona (Emmanuel) Hansen 4/26/92 Florence (Robert) Bates 7/3/92 Nette (Theodore)Torgerson 8/23/92 Elsie (Richard) Rowe 10/21/92 Margaret (Roy) Long 2/20/93 Carol (Wesley) Hart 4/15/93 Effie Mae (J. Wendell) Walton 9/21/93 Rose (Ira) Herzberg 10/7/93 Anna L. (John) Madison 11/20/93 Blanche (Lewis) Dickinson 1/4/94 Lota (Christopher) Miller 2/6/94 Esther (Rudolph) Rieker 3/1/94 Rhea (Marion) Smith 3/7/94 Rosaline (Charles) Carter 3/23/94 Ester (Reuben A.) Tanquist 5/7/94 Edna (John) Leach 8/31/94 Barbara (Ernest) Jensen 10/20/94 Delores (Joel) Harris 12/5/94 Elva (Sven Samuelson) Nickel 1/10/95 Elizabeth (William) Kugel 1/17/95 Lorine (John B.) Cecil 5/14/95 Sylva (Henry) Allison 9/2/95 Helen Eunice (Charles) McDowell 3/1/96 Joyce B. (R. Marcus) Walker 8/1/96 Bernice (A.W.) Gugin 9/26/96 Myrtle (John) Stuart 10/1/96 Sarah (Frank) Rumer 10/29/96 Edna (Stuart) Parvin 11/18/96 Jessie (Everett) Jarman 5/20/97 Lula (A.L.) Walker 10/9/97 Mable (Harold) Eastburn 3/15/98 Ethel (Harold) Wagar 7/28/98 Cora (Harold) Strutz 12/19/98 Esther (Thomas) Benoy 7/15/99 Nona (Alvin R.) Crandall 7/17/99 Martha (Ronald) Rice 10/3/99 Bert (Donna) Stewart 11/20/99 Bertha (Elmer) Sprunk 1/28/2000 Dorothy (Henry J.) Gernhardt 2/17/2000 Lucille (Thomas) Barnard 3/4/2000 E. Darlene (Charles) McVay 4/20/2000 Virginia (Robert) Collitt 11/15/2000 Helen (Leonard) Kruckenberg 11/18/2000 Anna (Norman) Pearson 12/17/2000 Marjorie (John) DeVries 2/22/01

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Ruth (William) Arnold 3/5/01 Pauline (Stanley) Caine 8/7/01 Mildred (Edwin O) Hessel 9/7/01 Erma (Garnett H.) Moritz 1/3/02 Carol (Harvey) Sander 1/25/02 Cordelia (Donald) Goold 2/21/02 Myrtle L. (Charles) Richardson 2/3/02 Savilla (Vernon) Morrison 5/14/02 Bette (H Jack) Berg 11/11/02 Stephen (Gail) Shlanta 5/31/03 Lona (Glenn W) Phillips 10/17/03 Dorothy (Bee S.) Locher 11/7/03 Elaine (Vincent) Schneider 12/9/03 Betty H. (J Ralph) McNeil 2/6/04 Stella (John) Bushell 2/14/04 Florence (Sumner) Williams 10/26/04 Carolyn (Roland) Voegeli 10/30/04 Pat (Earl) Lewis 4/5/05 Margaret (John) McMullen 4/9/05 Alice (Robert) Feind 5/5/05 Gerald (Linda) Baldock 10/29/05 Shirley (Kenneth) Farr 5/3/06 Rubye (William) C. Ellis 9/24/06 Wanda (John) Hisel 9/26/06 Lokiel (Elon) Keeler 10/28/06 Jane (Tom) Lavery 2/3/07 Hazel (Ralph) Dunn 2/18/07 Verna (Otto) Gehring 3/1/07 Tess (“Al”) Aleson 3/3/07 Ruth (Darald) Church 3/18/07 Ruth (Walter) Erbele 7/11/07 Eunice (Millard) Aubey 10/31/07 Ida (Ben) Zimmerman 1/14/08 Florence (Kenneth) Oswald 1/25/08 Mary (Steve) Johnson 2/10/08 Carolyn (William) Meile 2/26/08 Esther (Sterling) Wenzel 3/15/08 Cecelia (Francis) Tannehill 3/29/08 Lillie (James) Torbert 7/7/08 Jane (Clarence) Ketterling 10/2/08 Ruth (Grant) Carlson Snow 11/14/08 Alice (Ted) Dockter 12/26/08 Ruth (Royal) Marty 2/9/09 Jennie (Richard) Stokey 3/15/09 Donna (Glenn) Hammerlee 9/4/09

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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 Anne (Ron) Hartung Annette “Annie” (Wayne) Tieszen Agnes (Edward) Parker Velma (Francis) Kinzler

9/10/09 11/1/09 1/30/10 3/7/10 3/8/10 4/27/10 10/6/10 11/25/10 12/1/10 1/4/11 1/19/11 4/27/11 8/12/11 12/10/11 12/16/11 12/26/11 2/17/12 2/21/12 3/30/12 6/11/12 7/8/12 7/13/12 8/30/12 10/9/12 10/10/12 1/15/13 1/15/13 6/27/13 8/14/2013 1/6/14

2014 Eileen (Samuel) Graf 2014 Vinola (Otto) Lehner 2014 Marjorie (Robert) Logan 2014 Evelyn (Wesley) Hunter +Memorial in next year’s journal

1/8/14 1/21/14 3/9/14 5/4/14+

SPOUSE OF LAY SUPPLY 2008 Otto “Pat” (Elaine) Scott 3/14/2008

Roll of the Dead - Other Clergy

Prior to November 7, 1992 please refer to Conference Archivist, PO Box 460, Mitchell SD 57301 Robert I. Herzberg, 86, who served EUB churches at CasseltonChaffee, Elgin-Peace-Zoar, and Sioux Falls, as well as Ellis Methodist, before taking honorable location, passed away March 7, 2013. Richard Emerson Holden, 92, who served Methodist churches at Fargo First, Pembina-Joliett, and Hunter-Arthur, and worked at the Fargo School of Religious Education and Concordia College before taking honorable location in 1965, passed away June 10, 2013. The Rev. Kathleen Gail Marker, 62, passed away on Jan. 2, 2014. She was ordained deacon and probationary member in the South Dakota Conference in 1979 and served at Camp Crook-HardingBuffalo UCC (1979-1981) before transferring as a probationary member to the Iowa Conference in 1983 and then to the Minnesota Conference in 1987.

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The Rev. Gary Lee Wolfer, 69, was a Presbyterian pastor who served in the South Dakota Conference at Tyndall UMC-Tyndall Presbyterian (1972-1976), before moving to Washington and then Colorado, where he passed away on July 10, 2013.

X. Pastoral Records

CELEBRATION OF CALL AND FAITHFUL SERVICE OF RETIRING PASTORS Ordained Clergy

Reverend Peder Anderson It is with a thankful heart that I express my wonder and sometimes questions to God about using me as a servant leader. Being a pastor has certainly been God’s doing. I have simply sought to be an obedient follower, knowing and believing that each of us is called to tell our story of redeeming and reconciling love. I am thankful for the many wonderful opportunities to serve the Lord over these 30 some years— hospital chaplain, credit counselor, and for most of the years as a local church pastor. From small rural towns, to county seat communities and the big city, I have experienced much. The many people I have met: laughed with, cried with, rejoiced with through victories and healings, struggles with through losses and disappointments have all enriched and strengthened my life. Thank you to the laity and clergy friends that have helped me to see a part of God’s wonderful kingdom people. We will continue to transform our part of the world, one person at a time. I am eager to transition to a new form of ministry. One that I would call “support ministry”. Supplying garden produce to food banks, resource centers and coops so people’s basic need of food can be met. Learning about and using the spiritual gifts he gave me and drawing upon the Holy Spirit’s power to share those gifts, has lead me on a wonderful journey that continues to bless me. I want to continue to be used by God. I know that Jesus will help me do just that!!!

Reverend Doug Diehl “Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NRSV) My decision to follow Christ took place during the “Jesus Revolution.” I was sure God wanted me to be a “hitchhiker for Jesus.” When I shared that plan with my pastor, he suggested it might be a better idea to become a United Methodist pastor. A few months later this direction was confirmed during an altar call at the church when I felt the “heavy hand of God” on my shoulder pointing me to pastoral ministry. That moment of call at First United Methodist Church of Mandan has been the defining experience that has kept me going all of these years. I have been richly blessed in my experiences as a pastor in the Dakotas. I have served - in both North and South Dakota; as associate pastor and as senior pastor; in small, medium and large churches; as pastor of United Methodist, Presbyterian and American Baptist congregations; as dean or counselor at Wesley Acres, Lehr, Big Stone, Storm Mountain and Lake Poinsett camps; as District Superintendent; as delegate to Jurisdictional and General Conference; and, as chair of both the Sessions Committee and the Board of Ordained Ministry for the Dakotas Conference. All of these experiences have been opportunities of grace. None of this was in my imagination as a very introverted pilgrim moving along the path of ministry. I give thanks to my family and to the people of Bismarck First (now Legacy); Rapid City First; Britton, Langford, Pierpont parish; Grand Forks Zion; the Northwest District; and, the clergy and laity of the Dakotas Conference for their support and love in helping form me as a United Methodist pastor and disciple of Jesus Christ. God is so good. Jesus is indeed the way, the truth and the life. In the power of the Spirit, may I continue to press forward in the calling placed upon my life to make a difference for God’s Kingdom.

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Reverend Rick Fossum

My faith story is rooted in a tiny Methodist Church in Hillsboro, North Dakota. As a young boy, I remember walking forward during a revival service and dedicating my life to Jesus Christ. Following that early experience, I let my faith lay dormant for the longest time. After all, I had a life to live. Through high school, college, the military, and the first parts of my marriage, my faith was somewhere around, but inactive. I was busy. I had things to do. God, in God’s own mysterious way, never forgot about me. I had my own business when that wee, but strong voice of God started calling me to do something more with my life. I did not know what that meant, but I knew that I was not going to be happy until my heart was right with God. Thanks to my family and friends and that tiny Methodist Church in Hillsboro, my faith journey started to make sense. The path was becoming clear. I enrolled in the Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City and the rest is history. I want to thank the churches I served during my thirty-two plus years of ministry. At each church, I met people who helped me grow as a person and as a pastor. I am convinced that the following churches gave me much more than I gave them: Grantville UMC, Grantville, KS (31/2 years), Jud and Kulm UMC, Jud and Kulm, ND (2 years), Flame of Faith, UMC, West Fargo, ND (10 years), Vincent UMC, Minot, ND (5 years), McCabe UMC, Bismarck, ND (12 years). My gratitude and thanks is also owed to the Dakotas Conference. Your confidence in me, your encouragement to me is and will always be appreciated. My greatest thanks is reserved for my family. Nancy, my wife of almost forty years. Our children, Kate, Knute and Tracey. They grew up often in the absence of their father because I was too busy doing ‘church stuff’. In hindsight, I wish I had spent more time with them. Thank you. I love you all. I do not know what tomorrow will bring. I do know that the faith that has sustained me thus far will continue to guide me into the future. The unknown can be a bit frightful, but thanks be to God, I will not be alone.

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Reverend Tom Haggar

My parents were very instrumental in my faith development. They were loving and supportive parents, God-fearing, God loving parents that faithfully attended church. So, I grew up in the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Sioux Falls. There I served as an acolyte for many years. I loved Wednesdays of Lent because I got to serve both in the morning and the evening worships. And I loved Holy Week because there was a service every day. But my favorite time was when the women forgot to set up the communion “stuff” for a 7:30 service and I got to help the Bishop set it all up. I always felt I was serving Jesus and serving the people for Jesus when I was an acolyte. I made a profession of faith at confirmation and learned that worship was a conversation or dance with God. In those years I also discovered to my surprise that not everyone loved Jesus. I fell away from the faith, from the church, and didn’t want anything to do with this Jesus during those teenage years and into my young adult years. I thought I was too smart for and didn’t need Jesus but I found out differently when I was 30 years old. I’d been on that quest to find out “Who I was” but that was answered by the question of “Whose I was.” Out of college I had taught in Faulkton and Lake Preston and ended up in Groton.  There I was burned out, made some mistakes teaching, but found that I needed Jesus and was still loved. I went to my knees, asked for forgiveness, and was renewed and reconciled to God. I was asked to teach one of the Groton UMC Sunday School Classes. Some of the leadership in the church objected and probably with good reason but the members of the class said, “We don’t care, this guy just needs to be loved and we’re going to love him.” It went well. We moved to Dell Rapids the next year. We were warmly welcomed and received, and got involved in the DRUMC. While we were still new to the church I remember very vividly a Lenten worship in which our five year child got sick. A member of the church jumped up, found wet towels, and cleaned up the mess. The more involved in the work of the church at Dell Rapids, the more I felt God’s call into ordained ministry.  I thank God for the churches and the people of Ellis, Brothersfield, Geddes, Belle Fourche, South Maple, and Aberdeen. First that I’ve had the privilege to serve. I thank God for Bishops and superintendents that had confidence enough in me to appoint me to those churches. I thank God for the clergy I have had the pleasure to know and to work with.  I thank God for the people I’ve met on the way and all the kids at camp. I thank God for my wife and children who have made the sacrifices and given me the support I needed to be a pastor in the Dakotas Conference. And I am thankful for a God who, when you go to give, continues to out give you.

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Reverend Beth Kelsey I grew up on a farm near Fedora, South Dakota, and attended the Endeavor Presbyterian in Fedora. We never had a residential minister. Instead, a speech professor from Huron College was our regular pulpit supply. Four times a year “a real minister” came to celebrate Holy Communion. Church was a fun, loving place for me and in my pre-teens I began thinking I wanted to be a minister when I grew up. The Fedora church always had two women and two men elders. On several different occasions we had a woman preacher. Furthermore, a woman minister in Fedora had baptized two friends with whom I attended grade school in the early 1950s. Consequently, it never occurred to me that women could not be ministers. After graduating from seminary I served part-time as pastor of the Summit United Methodist Church and the Waubay United Church of Christ. That fall the South Dakota Conference held an evangelism rally in Aberdeen with Bishop James Armstrong preaching. After the rally, I introduced myself to Bishop Armstrong and we started a conversation that continued a couple weeks later in his office. After that meeting, I decided to transfer my membership from the United Presbyterian Church to the South Dakota Conference of the United Methodist Church. I thoroughly enjoyed parish ministry. My ministry in the United Parish in Bottineau, ND, was an amazingly wonderful and successful time. I shall always cherish my experiences with the saints in that parish. Three years with the Uniting Church in Australia broadened my understanding of the relationship between church and secular society. While church life is very similar in the two countries, Australian society does not give much credence to the church. That difference was a cultural shock. After two years with the Kansas Conference Staff, I earned my doctorate in counseling and started working for Community Counseling Services in Huron, South Dakota, as a mental health counselor. I have been blessed with the manner in which so many people have opened themselves to me and shared their hurts and struggles in order that they may find new life and joy. My journey as pastor and as a human being has been strongly influenced by Bishop Rueben Job and his wife Beverly. They showed me God’s love. They helped me develop a richer, deeper spiritual way of being in the world. Their ministry and friendship greatly enhanced my ministry and has enabled me to be a much more authentic human being than I otherwise would have been. I will continue to work at Community Counseling and as moderator and pulpit supply for the Wessington Presbyterian Church. When I do retire from those two positions, I plan to move to Sheridan, Wyoming, to be close to my sister and her family. I sincerely thank the United Methodist Church for allowing me to minister under her umbrella. At a gathering in Huron, Bishop Job quoted an English bishop who said, “What is the reward of 40 years of ministry? 40 years of ministry.” How true!

Reverend Pat Mersch

God became known to me when I was nine years old. I didn’t share my experience with anyone because it was something I didn’t have words to describe. I kept it inside for several years and was sustained by a beautiful sense of love and peace. Not only did I feel changed inside but the way I perceived other people had changed. I no longer judged them. My desire to serve and care for them was more passionate than it had ever been. Everything was different for me. And as I grew so did my passion to tell everyone about God. “Go ye into all the world and preach.” God was calling me. Sixty years of loving the Lord enables my spirit to “Go ye into all the world and preach.” God calls me. I am applying my service to the Iowa Conference for appointment under retired status. I served as a local minister in 1999 and moved to three churches in Williston, Grenora, North Dakota and Bainville, Montana. I served for three years. I was ordained Deacon in 2002. I was appointed to Burke, and Herrick, South Dakota and Jamison, Nebraska. I served there for two years. I was ordained Elder in June, 2004, and appointed to McClusky, Goodrich and Chasely, North Dakota. I was only there nine months when Altru Health System in Grand Forks, North Dakota called and asked if I would fill out an application for Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Coordinator. I consulted with Bishop Deborah Kiesey, she supported me in my decision. In June, 2005, I was appointed to Extension Ministries. I was certified with the Association of Professional Chaplains in 2008, retired. In 2010 I was appointed to Mohall and Sherwood, North Dakota. God is calling me “Go ye into all the world and preach.”

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Reverend Dr. Stephen Perry I was born in Durham, North Carolina, in 1951 but grew up in First United Methodist Church, Evanston, Illinois. I have been told that, since I hold a Ph.D. (1978) from the University of Cambridge, I have a license to preach in the Church of England, which, long before I was born, refused its pulpits to John Wesley. During the 1970’s, I helped to start a new congregation in the Chapel of Northwestern University. I was a member of the steering committee for this congregation when GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary (G-ETS) dismissed two students for homosexuality. The University Chaplain’s public stance on this issue divided the congregation. We were able to avoid a permanent split, and the success of our efforts helped persuade me, in ways that I do not fully understand, to ask the treasurer of the congregation, Marilyn Ziegler, to marry me, to apply for ordination in The United Methodist Church, and to enroll in G-ETS. As a candidate for ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, I was one of the first male seminary students in the conference to be assigned to a woman as my supervising pastor. I did my field education as a student pastor in the congregation she served in an immigrant neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, and I took Clinical Pastoral Education at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. By another sudden turn of events that I cannot fully explain, I attended a pastor’s retreat at Storm Mountain in January of 1981, and Marilyn and I decided to apply for membership in the South Dakota Annual Conference. We left our families and the place where we both grew up for what has turned out to be thirty-three years in a land whose capital we had, until we moved here, always mispronounced. During our years in South Dakota, I have practiced the fine and difficult art of bringing the ancient texts of the Bible to bear on the lives of late 20th century/early 21st century people whom I came to respect and love. Some Sundays the results were better than other Sundays. But I always got something out of it even if my congregations at Wessington Springs, Lane, Milbank Parkview, Vermillion, Presho, Kennebec, Reliance, Ashton, Redfield, and Frankfort, had to bear with me. In addition to preaching, I participated in the resolution or management of a number of conflicts; taught confirmation almost every year; helped to establish a bus company that is still delivering people to worship on Sundays; participated in the transition of the United Methodist Foundation from its original 1950’s model to the way it raises, invests, and distributes funds today; run Wednesday church schools for elementary school children; served on the School of Ministry when we brought one of the nation’s leading experts on Islam to speak after the Gulf War; managed the Board of Ordained Ministry thru the many changes mandated by the Discipline of 1996 and at a time of growing student debt; drafted and led the adoption of the Board’s first sexual ethics policy for clergy; initiated the Board’s short-term leave policy; taught New Testament to undergraduates at the University of South Dakota; helped to found the Student Christian Community (a new kind of campus ministry); and taught United Methodist history at Sioux Falls Seminary. For me, rural and small town ministry has turned out to be anything but unrewarding. In the course of my conference service, I have had the privilege of getting to know, at some point of their entry into the conference, many of today’s serving pastors. Recent years have confined my conference service to the research and writing that I am now retiring from parish ministry to complete. So far, I’ve published under my own imprint Six Stories of United Methodism, In Praise of the Trinity, and Why, According to Scripture, Homosexuality is Not Sinful. Moving with Marilyn to Anoka, Minnesota, to be closer to family, I hope to complete a history of United Methodists in the Dakotas, a study of religion and decentralization in United States history, and a biography of the remarkable and improbable friendship between my father, who taught at Northwestern University as a United Methodist minister, and the Sri Lankan monk, Walpola Rahula, who wrote What the Buddha Taught.

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Reverend Eldon Reich Being a preacher has always been a dream of my life. Growing up on a farm north of Olivet, SD, I was raised in a Christian family which, had a great influence on my life. I accepted Christ as my Savior at an old fashioned revival, and knew God called me to preach. My whole life after that was focused on fulfilling God’s call on my life, even “practice preaching” to the cattle on the farm’s hillside. Attending Westmar College in LeMars Iowa, I was reacquainted with Donna Jose, who I first met at Wesley Acres summer camp as a teenager. I attended Asbury Theological Seminary and was privileged to see the work of the Holy Spirit during the 1970-1971 Asbury Revival. I am thankful for the influence of the church, camps, college and seminary in my life When our children, Heidi and Jonathan, came to join our family, every parish graciously allowed them to have the freedom to be who they were. And today I am grateful that both have their families in worship and leadership in their local churches. The gracious and forgiving laity of all our parishes –Onida, Agar, Kellerton, Ninth Avenue (Cornerstone), and Aberedeen First have been accepting of my sometimes creative (or crazy) ideas for worship and ministry. The United Methodist Church and the Dakotas Conference have been a blessing to my life and ministry. I thank all my colleagues in ministry (from both sides of the fence) who have sharpened my thinking and theology. And special thanks to my wife, Donna, who has been a willing partner and supporter in our joint ministry, tempering some of my wild ideas, and “behind the scenes” putting into practical steps my vision for ministry. “Oh, send your loving kindness and truth to guard and watch over me, and I will praise your name continually, fulfilling my vow of praising you each day.” Psalm 61:7-8 LB

When I went into pastoral ministry in 2010, I knew that retirement would lie ahead of me in a few years, but Pastor Bob Cappel I didn’t anticipate it would come this early. Unfortunately, a health issue has created the need to retire from Licensed Local Pastor my appointment. All of my career moves allowed me to work with people over the last forty-five years. Each

one of the experiences was fulfilling, but none more, than serving as the associate pastor at Yankton First Church. I think of the many times when I called on a member or a person in need, and came away feeling like I had been ministered to. It was in November, 2009 when an opportunity opened at FUMC that allowed me to use God’s gifts and graces to work in pastoral care. It was from there I felt God’s call to take the licensed local pastor path, and to then serve FUMC as my appointment. I am grateful for all those who “mentored” me in my journey including my wife Carolyn, Pastors Gordon Higgins, Dean Trapp and Ron Johnson, and my thanks to the members of the FUMC family for their encouragement and support, especially the last two years when my health problems surfaced. God Bless You All! After completing college at Peru State College (NE), I spent thirteen years “ministering” in the Young Men’s Christian Association at five different associations in the Midwest and Texas; nine years in human resources for a savings and loan and community hospital. In 1990 I began a career change when I moved to the chambers of commerce in Lexington, NE and Yankton, SD (1998) It was God who walked along side of me during my tenure, and at times carried me, so I give Him all the honor, glory and praise for allowing me to reach this stage in my journey. I will continue to serve God as I live out this phase in my life.

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New Clergy Members

Ordained 2014 L to R: Bishop Bruce R. Ough and Ron Olson

Commissioned 2014 L to R: Jo Flesner, Justin Iverson, Bishop Ough, Alison McCormick, Kori Lehrkamp

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Notes about the Service Records

Abbreviations AF- Affiliate member; AM- Associate Member; DM- Diaconal Minister (1992 or earlier Discipline); EP- Elder/Full From Other Denomination Serving UM Probation; FD- Deacon in full connection; FE- Elder in Full Connection; FL- Full-Time Local Pastor; FM- Full member; LM- Certified Lay Minister; LP- Other Local Pastor; LTFT- Less Than Full Time; OA– associate member of another conference; OD- Deacon member of another conference; OE– Elder member of another conference; OF– Full member of other denomination; PD– Provisional Deacon; PE- Provisional Elder; PL- Part-time Local Pastor; PM– Provisional Member; SP- Student Local Pastor RA- Retired Associate; RL- Retired Local Pastor; RM- Retired Full Member; RP- Retired Provisional Member; SY- Supply Pastor. Pension Records are Official. The following records are for informational purpose. The “official” record is held by the Board of Pensions. If you are concerned about Pension credit, contact Pensions. Submit Changes in writing! We try to keep up with changes, but your help is necessary! Please let the Dakotas Conference Office or Conference Secretary know about changes in your record, corrections from past years, changes in your family situation, etc. Please do so in writing (email counts). Family Information with Record. The names and birthdays of pastor’s families are included at the end of the service record along with any educational information provided. This information must come from you! Picture Perfect. We prefer pictures on disc and recommend all pastors have their picture taken at Annual Conference on the years we have a professional. A professionally done picture can be used, but disc is best. Dakotas Conference We generally put in the information about your service within the Dakotas Conference and not details about service elsewhere. Information about adult and minor children is including as provided by the clergy. If a clergy wishes not to list information related to children notification must be given to the Conference office.

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Appointed Clergy ADAMS, BRUCE J. FE 2/22/61 Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM89. Appts: 81-82 Summer youth intern Fairfield, Iowa, First Baptist Churh; 83-84 Starweather-Hampden; 86 Ellis/Brothersfiledd; 87 Kulm‑Jud; 92 Edgeley /Kulm; 01 Faulton/Seneca; 06 Lead-Deadwood Trinity; 12 Mandan. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv North American Baptist. Cathy 2/2/60; Calli 10/28/87, Amy 8/27/96. ADEL, JEFF FE 12/22/58 Commissioned and FE 2009, Elder & FE 2012. Appt. 08 McCook Lake; 2011 Gettysburg/ Onida/ Agar. ALESON, DARREL RE 4/20/47 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.; 84 Whitefish; 88 Transfer to ND Conf.; 88 St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck; 92, St. Alexius Medical Center and Driscoll; 08 Underwood (LTFT); 2011 Retired. 69 BA Westmar; 71 BS North Dakota; 74 MDiv Iliff. 6 qts CPE Deborah 11/6/48; Wendy 11/4/74, Joshua 8/15/79. ALESON, DENNIS E. RE 4/20/47 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 12/29/61. 02 Commissioned. 05 FE. Appts: 13 DakotaWesleyan University. 13 transferred from Kentucky Confernence, 13 DWU. 90 Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN; 95 MDiv Asbury; PhD Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion. Kitty; Johanna, Emma. ANDERSON, JENNIFER PE 9/30/85 Commissioned and PM 12; Appts: 07 New Rockford/Kvernes ELCA; 12 North Carolina Conference (Para. 346.1) Durham (NC) Calvary. 08 BA Jamestown; 11 MDiv Duke. Blair 7/13/85. ANDERSON, PEDER O RE 11/25/51 Deacon & PM 79; Elder & FM 8 1. Appts: 78 School; 79 Grace City/Sutton; 83 Tuttle/Robinson; 86 Hettiger/Bethany; 8/1/88 Kindred/Kindred Zion; 91 Sabbatical Leave; 92 Leave of Absence (JuneDecember); 12/92 Antelope (1/4 time); 3/1/01 Fargo Calvary (1/2)/Antelope (1/4); 7/1/01 Fargo Calvary (1/2); 1/1/2002 Fargo Calvary (3/4); 1/1/06 Fargo Calvary; 10 Washburn/Center/Turtle Lake; 14 Retired. 75 BS North Dakota; 79 MDiv Asbury. Bonnie 7/4/53; Luke 3/9/87, Nathaniel 12/17/91. ANDREWS, DAVID RE 6/3/44 Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 73. Appts: 69 School; 71 Transfer to SD; 71 Draper/ Murdo; 10/73 Murdo/Draper/Vivian; 76 Arlington/Lake Preston; 79 Transfer to ND; 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 time.; 1/1/13 Lisbon 3/4 time. BA North Dakota; MDiv Asbury. Dorothy 6/4/45; Alicia 5/21/70, Jessica 5/3/73, David 1/1/79

ANDREWS, DONALD RE 6/3/44 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 Rugby Emanuel United UMC/PCUSA (LTFT); 07 Retired. BS Minot State; MDiv St. Paul’s. Carolyn 4/27/45; Christa 11/3/68, Darin 3/21/72. ARCHER, ROYAL FE 10/7/53 Elder (orders recognized) & PM 96. FM 00. Appts: July 95 Geddes/Delmont, 2000 Aberdeen North Highland; 05 Gregory/Iona, 14 Gregory. 75 BA Mid-American Nazarene; 98 Mdiv North American Baptist. Sharleen 2/24/51; Royal 9/23/79, Amber 11/9/81. ARNOLD, GAIL RE 10/15/46 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 93. Appts: 91 New Rockford/Grace City, 96 DeSmet/ DeSmet UCC; 03 Belle Fourche; 2011 Retired; 2011 Camp Crook/Buffalo UCC (1/4 time). BS University of LaVerne; MDiv St. Paul. Clara 9/5/48; Christopher 10/22/70, Jennifer 12/11/72, Rebecca 9/7/74, Sarah 3/12/84. ATKINS, AMY FE 09/29/82 Commissioned PE 2010.; FE 2013. Appts: 2010 Plankinton/White Lake; 12 Milbank Parkview/Big Stone City/Ortonville, MN; 7/15/14 Fargo First. 2005 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 2010 MDiv GarrettEvangelical.

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BADER, DANIEL P. FE 7/10/60 Local Pastor License 1994; Deacon & PM 2000; Elder & FM 2002. Appts: 94 White Lake/ Underwood; 97 West Ohio Conference; 2000 Huron Riverview/Virgil; 04 Valley City; 12 Pierre 1st. 82 Dakota Wesleyan. 2000 MDiv Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Monica 9/29/61; Matthew 10/28/94, Nathaniel 2/1/98.

BAIRD, HOWARD FE 12/04/72 Commissioned PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Mitchell; 10/1/04 DeSmet, 08 Piedmont; 13 Grand Forks Wesley. BA Concordia; MDiv Iliff. Megan 1/8/75; Eliese 6/10/04; Grace 4/13/09; Myles 7/12/11. BAKER, RAYMOND L. FE 7/26/60 Deacon and PM 87; Elder & FM90. Appts: 87 School; 88 Casselton/Leonard; 92 Arthur/Casselton/Hunter; 95 Watertown First; 96 Director of Camping and Youth Ministries; 04 NW District Superintendent; 10 Bismarck McCabe: 13 Minot Vincent. BS University of North Dakota; MDiv St. Paul. Sarah 8/12/62; Michael 4/6/91, Steven 6/13/93. BALDOCK, LINDA FE 7/6/51 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. 73 BA Moorhead State; 97 MDiv St. Paul. Jerry Bottger 7/24/45. BALLARD, KENNETH FL 01/19/56 FL 99. Transfer to Dakotas 06. Appts: 8/15/06 Edgeley/Kulm, 08 Edgeley/Kulm and Nortonville; 12 Sundance, Wyo. 82 Colorado School of Trades; 2005 Course of Study St Paul School of Theology. Joyce 6/19/56; Christine 8/30/86, Robert 4/10/91 BALL‑KILBOURNE, DEBRA G. FE 4/6/51 Deacon & PM 7 6 (Iowa Conf.); Elder & FM 79 (Baltimore Conf.). Appts: 83 Transfer to ND Conf.; 83 Washburn‑Center‑Riverdale Community; 85 Western District Superintendent; 87 Jamestown First; 91 Maternity Leave 2/ 92 426.1 Tennessee Conference; 97 West Fargo 00 Director of Mission Engagement; 03 Northeast District Superintendent; 09 Bishop’s Assistant for Disaster Relief; 10 Minot Faith/Des Lacs. 72 BA Buena Vista; 76 MCE Garrett-Evangelical; 78 MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Gary 2/14/53; Matthew 12/1/84, Zachary 4/25/91. BALL‑KILBOURNE, GARY L. RE 2/14/53 Deacon & PM 76 (Baltimore Conf.); Elder & FM 79 (BC). Appts: 76 School; 78 Harpers Ferry (WV) Parish; 80 School; 83 Transfer to North Dakota Conf.; 83 Washburn/Center/Riverdale Community; 85 Center; 87 Jamestown First; 91 General Board of Discipleship; 97 Fargo First; 04 Jamestown St. Paul’s; 10 Minot Vincent.; 13 Retired; 13 Martin /Drake (LTFT). 74 BA McDaniel; 78 MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; 83 MA Vanderbilt; 88 PhD Vanderbilt. Debra 4/6/51; Matthew 12/1/84, Zachary 4/25/91. BANWART, JUDY FE 5/05/44; Commissioned and PM 06. Elder and FM 09. Appts: 04 Hettinger; 12 Langdon. 67 BA Univ of Iowa; 2004 MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Tamara 3/14/72, Edward 7/15/78. BARTEL, ANDREW J. FE 10/8/73 Licensed 06; Commissioned and PM 09. Elder and FM 12. Appts: 8/15/06 Wakonda/ Irene/Viborg; 09 Mitchell First; 9/20/10 Extension Ministry (Wesley Acres Camp Director); 12 Milbank Central. 99 BS University of Alaska-Anchorage. 09 M.Div. Sioux Falls Seminary. Kate 10/4/79; James 6/29/05, Angus 8/29/07 BASS, GERALD RE 11/9/47 Licensed 01. Commissioned & PM 2004; Ordained Elder and FM 2007. Appts: 9/15/01 Grand Forks Wesley; 03 West Fargo; 05 Grand Forks Wesley; 13 Retired; 7/1/13 (Para. 346.1 MN Conference LTFT). 69 B.S. Ed. 70 M.ED. U of ND; 80 ED.D U of ND; 04 MDiv North American Baptist. Gail 1/4/49; Jodi 12/16/74, Amanda 3/10/82. BATES, WILLIAM L., JR. RE 2/7/47 Deacon & PM 70; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 70 School; 73 Fairmount/Bethany/Rosholt; 76 Grand Forks Zion; 86 Eastern District Superintendent; 91 Fargo First; 00 Minot Vincent; 05 Sioux Falls First; 12 Retired; 11/1/12 Ben Clare LTFT. BA North Dakota; MDiv Garrett; 2011 D.Div DWU. Zachary 9/27/76, Bethany 5/14/80.

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BAUM, DEREK FL 5/11/82 SLP 1/1/10. PL 1/1/12. FL 14. Appts: 1/1/10 Huron First (3/4 time); 14 Aberdeen First. Lindsy 11/27/83; Zane 7/28/05, Josiah 3/11/08, Thaydeua 6/25/12, Ella Ana 5/21/14. BEHRENS, STEVE E. FE 11/9/50 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. BS Northern State; MDiv North American Baptist. Hazel 11/10/53; Hulbert 12/28/77, Carl 1/16/80, George 1/20/82, Leazah 9/27/84, Wanda 10/7/87, S. Victor 6/26/90. BEHRENS, HAZEL FE 11/10/53 Commissioned 2007. Elder & FM 2010. 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. Steve 11/9/50; Hulbert 12/28/77, Carl 1/16/80, George 1/20/82, Leazah 9/27/84, Wanda 10/7/87, S. Victor 6/26/90. BERGH, JOHN FL 01/01/51 FL Appts: 8/4/06 Kindred Calvary/Zion (PL); 1/1/07 Kindred Calvary/Zion (FL). Sharon 12/5/46; Lisa 11/21/74, Lindsey 1/7/81, Monique 12/7/87, Brandy 8/8/89. BERKENPAS, DARLIS A. RE 10/31/49 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. 71 BA Morningside College; 85 MDiv Vanderbilt. Boyd Bristow 4/11/49. BERNARD, MARY ANN FE 3/15/57 Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 84. Appts: 80 School; 82 Elgin-Zoar-Ebenezer (UCC); 12/83 Minot Vincent; 85 Transfer to Iowa Conference; 91 Transfer to ND Conference; 91 Center for Vision and Policy, Univ. of New England; 92 Ellendale United-Guelph, 96 Westminster Presbyterian Sioux Falls; 98 Honorable Location. BS North Dakota; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. BIRKELAND, DAVID FL 4/9/55 Licensed 96. AM 2002. Appts: 96 Rock Lake/Rolla/Clyde, 2000 Bowbells/Donnybrook/ Kenmare; 08 Devils Lake; 13 Hazen /Beulah. 74/75 AA Williston; BS UND; 95-96Briercrest; 2001 St. Paul’s COSS. Cheryl 1/15/57; Jacob 4/2/83, Andy 1/5/85. BLAIR, NEIL FE Orders Recognized 2009. FM 2011. Appts: 2011 Extension Ministry, Foundation for Evangelism; 12 Transition Leave; 2/1/13 Extension Ministry GBHEM Exectuive Director of Institutional Advancement. David 4/2/82, Ben 3/15/84. BLUMER, BOYD ARDELL RE 5/15/31 Deacon & PM 51; Elder & FM 56. Appts: 56 Goodrich/Chaseley, ND; 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; 93 Central District Superintendent; 95 Mission-Tree of Life Ministry; 97 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Evelyn 5/14/32; Craig 7/4/57, Bruce 8/23/58, Susan 11/13/63, Kurt 7/18/66. BOCKWOLDT, STANTON FE 7/24/71 Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 00. Appts: 96 School; 98 Drayton-Glasston; 01 Woonsocket; 02 Streeter/Tappan/Medina; 04 Wessington Springs; 08 Extension, Peace Lutheran, New Lenox, IL. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Candler. BORMAN, LAURA. FE 01/27/47 01 FL; Commissioned 03; Elder & FM 07. Appts: 01 Sioux Falls Wesley. M.Div North American Baptist Seminary. Darold 3/11/44; Eric 2/6/68, Amy 4/1/69, Travis 12/1/74. BOWSHER, THOMAS FE 5/29/67 PE Licensed 6/1/04. Commissioned and PM 09, FE 13. Appts: 6/1/04 Mohall/ Sherwood/Lansford; 09 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance; 1/1/10 Minot Vincent; 7/1/10 Steele/Tuttle/Robinson ; 13 West Fargo Flame of Faith. 99 BS Columbia Southern; MDiv. Sioux Falls Seminary. Deborah 12/10/67; Madison 6/17/94, Wesley 8/7/98, Carter 10/20/03, Braylen 3/19/08. BOYD, DICK WILLARD RE 6/16/48 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 Associate; 12 Retired. 70 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 79 MDiv Asbury. Cheryl 12/26/47; Paula 12/23/74, Timothy 11/26/78.

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BRANDT, MARTHA PL. 12/8/56. Appts. 08 Sioux Falls Asbury; 10 White/Aurora/Sterling (3/4 Time). COS St. Paul School of Theology. Ken 8/9/55. BRENNAN, MICHELLE FD 01/26/59 FD Commissioned 03; Deacon and FM 06. Appts: 03 Minot Vincent. 10/1/08 Jamestown First. BS Minot State Univ; Deacon Studies Garrett-Evangelical. Adam 3/5/86, Alison 11/7/87. BRINKMAN, ELMER FE 10/28/46 License 67; Deacon & PM 70; Elder & FM 73; Appts: 72 Leola/Frederick; 74 Watertown First; 77 Honorable Location; 81 Florence/Summit; 94 Honorable Location. 69 BA DWU; 72 MDiv Iliff Barbara 10/27/44; Donna 10/14/71, Paula 10/24/73.

BRITT, JOHN FL 10/12/65 FL 8/1/2012. Appts: 12 Rapid City First. Kristin 12/31/63; Matt 5/23/93, Sam 4/30/96, Abby 2/6/98. BRITTON, MARK FE 10/14/60 Commissioned and PE 09, Elder and FM 13. Appts: 04 Velva; 05 Hitchcock/Broadland; 12 Williston. A.A.S Security Admin Community College of the Airforce, A.A.S. Personnel and Human Resource Management Community College the Air Force; B.S. General Studies, Regent College, 2010 MDiv Asbury Joni; Amanda, Dennis, Stephanie, Joseph.

BROCKWAY, ALLAN R. RE 3/23/32 PM 54 (North Arkansas Conf.); Deacon 56; Elder & FM 57. Appts: 53 Morrilton Ct. No. 2; 56 Bryan, Texas; 57 Transfer to Northwest Texas Conf.; 57 Wesley Foundation, West Texas State College; 60 Christian Faith‑and‑Life Community, Austin, Texas.; 61 School; 63 Board of Christian Social Concerns; 75 General Board of Church and Society; 77 transferred to the North Dakota Conference; 77 Editor, Engage/Social Action, 79 World Council of Churches; 89 Retired. BA Hendrix; BD Perkins; MA Chicago. BROSCHAT, LORI FE 9/29/63 FE Commissioned 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. 90 AS Minot State; 99 BA UND; 03 MDiv Asbury. Ashley 9/27/85. BUDD, PAUL E. FE 03/29/52 LP 80; Deacon & PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 80 Bowdle-Tolstoy; 82 School; 85 John Knox Village. BA Open Bible College; MDiv St. Paul. Kim Fitch Budd 8/30/56; Aaron 5/12/81. BURNS, JERI FE 2/25/51 Commissioned 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Chaplain-Avera McKennan Hospital; 06 Chaplain Rapid City Regional Hospital; 09 Chaplain Avera Sacred Heart-Yankton; Dec. 09 - June 10 LOA; 10 Promise Regional Medical Center. CC: Canyon Lake; 13 Pierre Southeast. 74 BS Univ. of Omaha NE; 82 MBA Univ. of S.D. Vermillion; 2001 M.Div North American Baptist. Brett 2/10/83, Nielsen 2/16/84. BUSHELL, JOHN RD 8/3/35 Deacon 71 (Southern New Jersey Conf); PM 73 (SNJC); Elder & FM 7 7 (SNJC). Appts: 89 transfer to ND Conf.; 89 Harvey/Martin/Chaseley; 2000 Retired. BA Rutgers; MDiv Eastern Baptist. CARLSON, THOMAS PL 9/16/85Appt: 14 Edgeley / Ashley. CASCINI, WILLIAM RE Deacon & PM 49; Elder & FM 51. Appts: 49 Gary; 50 Gary/Clear Lake; 51 School; 57 Nebraska Wesleyan; 89 Retired. BA Asbury College; THM/THD Iliff. Edythe 5/6/27; Brett 7/10/56, Wade 10/6/57, Janelle 6/9/62. CATALDO, CHET RE 7/6/55 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 Lithuana (01-05 Superintendent); 10/1/05 Washburn/Center/Turtle Lake; 07 Greater New Jersey Conference; 09 Sabbatical Leave; 11 Retired. BA Friends Bible; MARS Central Baptist; ThD International Seminary; MDiv Equivalency 1992; PhD, University of Pretoria. Jodi 12/1/56; Jeremiah 12/25/76, Tobin 7/12/78, Natalya 4/5/94.

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CAUDILL, ROY B. FE 2/7/47 Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 White Lake-Underwood and School; 90 White Lake Underwood; 92 Canistota United (UMC-PC); 98 Grand Forks Zion; 03 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest; 10 Glacial Lakes Superintendent. 84 BS Southern Ill.; 90 MDiv North Am. Baptist. Lazann 6/30/54; Shiloh 7/18/78, Shalaine 2/11/84. CHESNEY, KATHY PE 10/05/65 FL 08. PE 10. Appts: 08 Philip/Interior. 88 BME Olivet College; 96 MS SDSU; 13 MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. COALTER, ARLYN FE 9/29/54 93 Olivet; Deacon & PM 94; Elder & FM 96. Appts: 94 Olivet; 95 Olivet-Tripp; 96 Aberdeen First; 97 Enderlin-Sheldon; 01 Hazen/Beulah; 03 Arthur/Casselton; 2/20/11 Jamestown St. Paul. BA Northwestern College; MDiv North American Baptist. Debra 5/24/57; Chris 1/3/81. COATES, J. EDWIN RE 4/16/37 Trial & Deacon 61; Elder & FM 66. Appts: 58 Student Supply Piedmont/Caputa; 61 Mission; 61 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; 07 Custer-Fall River Parish; 09 Prairieview (Custer-Fall River churches merged). BS Eastern Illinois; BD EvangelicalTheological Seminary; 88 DD Dakota Wesleyan. Virginia 5/18/43; Gordon 10/20/66, Duane 1/4/70, Twyla 4/4/75. COATES, R. DUANE FE 1/4/70 Commissioned & PE 05. Elder and FM 09. Appts: 7/1/05-6/30/06 School; 06 Brookings; 10 Wagner/Tyndall; 14 Sioux Falls Southern Hills. 92 BS SDSU; 06 MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. CONRAD-SMART, ELIZABETH “BETH” RE 02/22/43 Deacon & PM 96. Elder & FM 99. Appts: 96 School/Brothersfield supply; 97 Mandan First/Mandan Good Shepherd/Mandan Rural; 99 Lisbon; 05 Milbank Parkview/Big Stone City; 10 Retired. BA University of Sioux Falls; MDiv North American Baptist. Timothy 7/19/43; Stephanie 9/19/62, Julie 9/29/63, Paul 6/17/65, Teresa 1/23/68, Nadine 10/27/71. CRAIG, RICHARD FL 11/23/56. FL. COS 2009. Appts: 03 Velva; 04 Linton/Moffit; 06 Linton/Sterling/Moffit. 08 Cando/ Rock Lake/Rolla. Cindy 4/23/59; Katie 12/2/86, Kyle 7/20/88, Kristen 1/11/90. CRANDALL, ALVIN R. RE 4/23/17 44 License to preach (Minnesota); 47 PM; 49 ordained; Elders orders recognized 64; FM 66 (West Wisconsin Conf.) Appts: 69 Transfer to ND Conf.; 69 Arthur/Hunter/Erie; 71 Transfer to SD Conf.; 71 Doland/Frankfort; 74, Transfer to ND Conf.; 74 Drake/Goodrich; 76 Mott/Newburg UCC; 77 Cleveland/Woodworth/ Crystal Springs; 78 Cleveland/Woodworth; 80 Disability Leave; 82 Retired. AB Greenville; BD Asbury. CRIPPEN, DONALD C. RE 8/13/46 Deacon & PM 76 (Missouri East); Elder & FM 78. Appts: 76 Transfer to ND; 76 Marion/Dickey; 78 Minot North Hill‑Des Lacs; 80 Chaplain, U.S. Army; 7/16/00 Jamestown St. Paul’s. 04 Retired; 08 Returned to active service, 08 Huron First; 12 Retired. 73 BA Northwest Bible; 76 MDiv Midwestern Baptist; 89 MEd Van derbilt. Pauline 10/16/50; Tamara 12/14/70, Teri 9/11/72. CROSS, RANDOLPH M. FE 1/14/57 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 and Connectional Ministries; 12/1/09 General Board of Higher Education and Ministry; 12/13/11 Transitional Leave; 12 Prairie Hills District Superintendent. BA North Dakota; MTh Perkins. Cheri 12/13/59; Aaron 9/22/86, Adam 12/12/88. CULVER, KERMIT LLOYD FE 9/13/55 Deacon & PM 79; Elder & FM 82. Appts: 79 School; 81 Stickney; 84 Rapid City First; 88 Dakota Wesleyan University, 96 Bismarck First; 10 Bismarck First is now Bismarck Legacy. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Asbury. Sue 12/7/56; Adam 10/11/80, Jordon 3/16/83. DIEHL, DOUGLAS E. RE 7/29/53 Deacon & PM 76; Elder & FM 79. Appts: 76 School; 78 Bismarck First; 80 Transfer to SD; 3/80 Rapid City First; 9/83 Britton/Langford/Langford Presb.‑Pierpont Community; 91 Transfer to ND; 91 Grand Forks Zion; 98 Northwest District Superintendent; 01 Rapid City First; 13 medical leave; 14 Retired; Coordinator of Missional Leadership Development (LTFT). 75 BA University of Mary; 78 MDiv Asbury. Dawn 3/6/54; Dustin 5/29/80, Destri 1/30/83. DOCKTER, THEODORE F. RE 6/26/32 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 9/9/30; Dwight 11/14/52, Ronald 12/17/54, Douglas 2/15/57, Timothy 10/18/63, Debora 10/6/67.

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DUEMIG, ROBERT FE PE 2/17/59 Commissioned 2006; Elder and FM 2011. Appts: 03 Murdo/Draper; 09 Eureka/Ashley; 13 Belle Fourche. 94 BS Southern Illinois; 98 MBA City University; 08 Sioux Falls Seminary. Carolyn 8/1/48; Ray 10/26/66, Tully 7/23/69, Joe 3/21/84 Chris 5/30 84.

EARL, JENENE FE 7/27/66 Licensed 04. Commissioned and PM 09. Elder and FM 12 Transfer from North Alabama 04 Appts: 04 Highmore/Harrold/Blunt; 2011 Sturgis 91 BS Lee College; 03 MDiv Asbury. Martin 10/4/54; Samuel 12/19/95; Rachel 6/2/98. EARL, MARTIN PE 10/4/54 PE 04; Commissioned and PE 2010. Transfer from N Alabama 04 Appts: 03 Highmore/ Harrold/Blunt; 11 Belle Fourche; 13 Family Leave. 78 B.S. Univ. of Missouri; 03 MDiv Asbury. Jenene 7/27/66; Samuel 12/19/95; Rachel 6/2/98. EBERHART, EMIL H. RE 11/28/42 License 62. Elder 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 NorthHighland (1/2 time) 7/08-9/08 Flandreau/Egan (1/2 time); 4/106/10 Hartford; 10/10-6/11 1st UMC Mitchell Assoc. (1/2 time). BA Westmar; MDiv Evangelical; DMin McCormick. Penny 8/31/41; Catherine 9/1/67, Paul 4/9/70, Timothy 11/21/72. EBERHART, PENELOPE V. RE 8/31/41 Deacon & PM 76; Elder & FM 78. Appts: 76 Dell Rapids/Garretson; 81 Bath/ Barnard UCC, (1/2 time); 82 North Aberdeen North Highland; 87 Brookings; 95 Central District Superintendent; 99 Sioux Falls First; 02 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 05 Retired. 4/08-6/08 North Highland (1/2 time)BA Westmar; MRE Evangelical; MDiv North American Baptist. Emil 11/28/42; Catherine 9/1/67, Paul 4/9/70, Timothy 11/21/72. EBERHART, REBECCA FE 7/18/72 Commissioned 03; Elder and FM 2007. Appts: 00 Mitchell First; 03 Tennessee Conference (Para. 337.1); 04 Extension, Programs for Theological Exploration of Vocation; 07 Vanderbilt Divinity School; 10 Garrett-Evangelical Seminary. 94 BA Centre College; 2000 MDiv Vanderbilt. Timothy 11/21/72, Henry 03/24/02, Frederick 09/19/03, Audrey 5/1/09. EBERHART, TIMOTHY FE 11/21/72 Commissioned 2000; Elder & FM 03. Appts. 96-97 Doland/Frankfort (FL); 00 DWU Campus Ministry; 03 School; 12 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. 95 BA St. Olaf; 2000 MDiv Vanderbilt; 12 PhD Vanderbilt. Rebecca 7/18/72, Henry 3/24/02, Frederick 9/19/03, Audrey 5/1/09 EHRMANTRAUT, MARK PE 11/26/66 FL 08; Commissioned and PM 12 Appts. 08 Aberdeen North Highland: 13 Beresford. 89 B.S. NDSU. 90 M.S.Miami University (Ohio). 92 Ed.S Miami University (Ohio). Brenda 5/29/67; Marin 7/19/00, Berk 2/16/97 EICHINGER, CONNIE K. PL 6/3/54 PL 12. Appt: 11/1/12 Faith/ Marcus Presbyterian (1/4 time). James 6/7/39; Matt 4/28/75, Eric 12/ 30/78. EIDEM, DEANN HARDY FE 11/ 15/69 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 time). BA Augustana; MDiv St. Paul. Eric 1/11/70; Calla 8/20/03, Ben. ELDRIDGE, MARVIN RA 9/13/32 License to Preach 88; Deacon & AM 93. Appts: 86 Tuttle/Robinson; 92 Mohall/ Sherwood/Lansford; 98 Retired; 98 Edgemont United/Pringle. BA Trinity Bible College; CSS Garrett-Evangelical. Betty Jo 5/7/32; Marvia 2/26/51, Marvin 8/4/53, Ronda 2/17/59, Jean 2/12/62. ELLINGSON, MARK S FE 4/2/56 Deacon & PM 81; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 81 School; 82 Bowbells/Coteau/Kenmare/ Donnybrook; 84 Holmes/Thompson; 2008 Holmes; 9/7/10 Extension Ministry-Hospice of the Red River Valley 3/4/Holmes 1/4; 7/1/11 Extension Ministry-Hospice of the Red River Valley; 1/3/12 Altru Health Systems. BS Moorhead State; MDiv Asbury. Betty 12/8/54; Sarah Burger 7/16/79, Jason 7/3/82, Steven 2/22/85, Katie 1/23/90, David 12/20/91. ELMER, DONALD RE 7/7/41 Deaon & 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 Garrett‑Evangelical.

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EMERY, DALE R. RE 12/2/36 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. 2004 Retired; 06 Enderlin, 08 New Rockford/Kvernes ELCA; 12 Hillsboro United UMC/UCC. BS Southeast Missouri State; MDiv St. Paul’s. Helen 5/12/37; Robin 1/24/57, Joe 3/21/59, John 6/5/60, Trent 12/30/66, Heidi 3/26/66. ERICKSON, JOHN (Jack) T. RE 11/25/42 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 Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Methodist Theolological School in Ohio. Kathy 1/16/44; John 12/16/62, Cheri 11/29/63, Douglas 11/11/68, Janna 7/31/72. EVANS, CARL RE 3/30/37 Local Deacon (Rocky Mt. Conf.) 63; Deacon & PM 65; Elder & FM 67. Appts. 65 Huron; 67 Murdo/Draper; 12/1/71 DeSmet Parish; 75 Alexandria/Fulton; 78 Onida/Agar; 80 Methodist Hospital, Des Moines (Sp. Appt.); 81 LOA; 86 Honorable Location; 1999 Retired. EWERS, DUANE A. RE 1/29/35 PM 61; Deacon 62; Elder & FM 6 5. 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 General Board of Discipleship; 1998 General Board of Higher Education; 2000 Retired. BA Minot State; MDiv Garrett; DMin Claremont. Judy Smith 8/11/44; Timothy 4/21/60, Jon 6/30/61, Brian 4/3/64, Beth 7/17/74.

FADLEY, CHERYL L. “SHERI” FE. 2/26/62 Commissioned and PM 08. Elder & FM 2011. Appts: 08 Wall/Wasta; 2011 HolmesUMC/Sharon Trinity ELCA/Beaver Creek ELCA. 83 BA Univ. of New Hamphire, 92 MA Univ of Northern Mich.; 08 MDiv Asbury Theo Seminary. Dale 12/15/60; Andrew 8/21/89, Alicia 8/13/92. FIKE, GERALD RE 12/26/35; On trial 62; Deacon & PM 63; Elder and 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 Theological Seminary. Phyllis 2/36; Bruce 4/11/60, Brent 4/10/62, Beth 6/26/67, Becky 1/25/66. FINNEY, CHARLES L. RE 10/21/29 Deacon & PM 56; Elder & FM 60. Appts: 55 Approved Supply Frankfort/Ashton; 56 Mobridge/ Seneca; 57 Cresbard/DeVoe/Scatterwood; 60 Buffalo Gap/Fairburn/Pringle; 63 Hurley/Davis/Viborg; 65 Britton/ Langford/Langford Presbyterian; 69 Hitchcock/Broadland/LaDell; 71 Burke Larger Parish; 74 White Lake/Underwood (Dunlap); 78 Colman/Chester; 81 Mobridge/Grace Congregational UCC; 91 Faith/Marcus Presbyterian; 94 Retired. BA Asbury; Course of Study. Darlene 6/14/29; Cheryl 11/26/55, Richard 8/30/58, James 10/14/65. FISHER, RICHARD W. RE 5/25/39 Deacon & PM 62; Elder & FM 64. Appts: 64 Parker; 12/67 Arlington/Lake Preston; 72 Sioux Falls Asbury; 9/15/80 Western District Superintendent.; 86 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 9/1/89 Conference Council Director; 99 Director of Leadership Development; 01 Retired. BA Hamline; MDiv Drew; DD Dakota Welseyan. Donna 12/16/40; John 9/10/65, Robert 11/1/68. FITCH, HAROLD E. RE 7/25/21 Deacon & PM 62; Elder & FM 64. Appts: 58 Approved Supply Rocky Mtn Conf; 61 Scotland; 64 Flandreau-Egan; 11/66 Sioux Falls Hilltop Heights; 74 Sturgis; 84 Watertown First; 87 Retired. BA Wayne State; MDiv Garrett. Don 1/23/46, Jean 5/9/49, Hal 4/18/53, Kim 8/30/56, Van 3/16/63. FLESNER, JO PD 14. 10/25/62 14 Commissioned & PM 14. Wesley Neighborhood Outreach (1/4 time). MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. BS SDSU. Christopher 4/5/64; Jami 6/29/89, Jordan 7/6/93, Clay 12/29/94.

FLOWERS, MIKE FL License 11. Appts: 11 Extension Ministry (Spirit Lake). Libby 4/8/58; Beth, Charles. FORBES, BRUCE D. FE 3/30/48 Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 78. Appts: 71 School; 76 Minn. Hist. Soc & DD Candidate; 77 Macalester College, St. Paul MN; 78 Asst. Prof. Religious Studies, Morningside College; 88 Interim, Macalester College; 89 Interim, Hamline Univ.; 90 Morningside College. BA Morningside; MDiv Perkins; PhD Princeton. Matthew 8/18/83.

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FOSSUM, RICHARD N. RE 9/8/48 Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 83 School; 85 Kulm/Jud; 87 West Fargo; 97 Bismarck McCabe; 05 Minot Vincent; 2010 Bismarck McCabe; 14 Retired. 73 BA North Dakota; 85 MDiv St. Paul’s. Nancy 3/16/50; Katie 11/21/78, Knute 7/5/83, Tracey 2/6/85. FREED, DAN S. FE 12/14/59 Deacon & PM 90; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 90 Burke Larger Parish; 94 Piedmont; 05 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 11 Dickinson; 14 Personal Leave. BS Wyoming; MDiv North Park. Sheila 12/18/62; Joy, 5/27/81, Jaime 9/16/86, Calvin 4/18/89, Karl 4/15/91. GALE, LEE FE 6/17/52 FL 1995; Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 00. Appts: 95 Brothersfield (FL); 96 Ben Clare/Rowena/ Sioux Falls Hilltop Associate; 98 Mohall-Sherwood-Lansford; 99 Hillsboro United-UMC/UCC; 03 Grafton Federated/ Minto PC-USA; 14 Grafton Federated / Minot PC-USA/ St. Thomas. BS Kansas State; MDiv North American Baptist. Terri 12/20/55; Nicki 9/12/73, Nanci 3/29/77. GELLHAUS, DENNIS R. FE 10/20/55 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. BS Northern State; MDiv St. Paul. Robbi 3/14/57; Stephen 1/27/83, Aaron 8/15/87. GESCHWINDER, ANNE A. RE 7/21/27 Deacon & PM 77; Elder & FM 80. Appts. 78 Yankton (intern); 79 Wakonda/Irene/ Viborg; 80 Special Appt.; 81 LOA; 8/15/82 Alexandreia/Fulton & Artsian/Farwell; 10/16/83 School; 86 Honorable Location; 87 Retired. 76 BA U of ND; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical Peter 8/5/52; Laura 12/30/50, Jon 12/26/52, Nancy 4/17/54, Mary Ann Bernard 3/15/57.

GIBSON, R. JOHN RE 4/16/33 Deacon 56; Elder & FM 59. Appts: 54 Student Supply Bruce; 56 School; 57 Brown Deer, Wis; 59 Selby/Mobridge; 64 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 74 Ecumenical Inst, Chicago; 75 Ecumenical Inst., Green Bay; 78 Ecumenical Inst., Cincinnati; 81 Inst. of Cultural Affairs, Indianapolis; 95 Retired. BS South Dakota State; MDiv Garrett. Paul 7/16/59, Steven 4/26/62, Ruth 1/21/65. GIST, RODNEY R. RE 10/4/26 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 South Dakota; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick; 82 DD Dakota Wesleyan. Doris 2/17/29; Barbara 12/20/54, Linda 10/19/56. GRAN, WILLIAM M. FE 8/22/49 Deacon & PM 72; Elder & FM 75. Appts: 72 School; 70 Student Supply Artesian/Farwell; 72 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 Bryan LGH Medical Center; 04 Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. 71 BA Dakota Wes.; 74 MDiv St Paul. Brenda 11/24/49; Jennifer 9/1/73, Stephanie 4/27/76, Emily 2/8/80. GRAY, BRUCE C. RE 11/8/36 Deacon & PM 62 (Genesse Conf. of MC); Transferred to SD 64; Elder & FM 64. Appts: 64 Tulare; 65 Aberdeen Wesley Foundation; 67 School; 70 Univ of Albany, NY; 79 Clear Lake/Gary; 82 Exec. Dir. 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 9/11/40; Douglas, Stuart, Kathryn. GREENOUGH, DONALD L. RE 4/16/26 Deacon & PM 62; Elder & FM 64. Appts: 51 Student Supply Egan/Riverview; 52 Melvin, IA; 8/58 Approved Supply Alpena/Virgil; 62 School; 64 Harrisburg; 68 Dell Rapids/Garretson; 73 Miller/Greenleaf; 82 Redfield/Ashton; 8/30/85 Elk Point United (UMC-UCC); 91 Retired. BA Augustana; MDiv St. Paul. Vivian 5/10/34; Steven 7/6/55, Robert 5/30/59, Dwight 1/24/61, Dawn 8/30/67. GRINAGER, ERIC S. FE 4/27/53 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. BS Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv St Paul. Ruth 7/8/54; Heather 3/5/78, Robin 1/8/82, Michelle 9/5/87. GRINAGER, HOWARD L. RE 1/29/48 Deacon & PM Deacon 81; Elder & FM 84. Appts: 81 School; 83 Mt. Vernon/ Plankinton; 92 Yankton/Gayville/Volin, 96 Southeast District Superintendent; 00 Pierre First; 12 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MNS USD; MDiv Boston. Karen 6/8/47; Aaron 4/17/73, Rebecca 5/6/76.

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GRONSETH, MARK FE 7/27/53 FD 7/03 Transfer to Dakotas; FE 13. Appts: 03 St. Dysmas Lutheran; 09 Wakonda/Irene/ Viborg; 13 Fairmount / Breckenridge, MN. 75 BA Concordia (Moorhead). Colleen 10/19/54; Nicholas 3/2/82, Nathaniel 3/12/89. GROSS, JAN FE. 12/25/56 Commissioned & PM 2004; Elder & FM 2007. Appts: 10/16/00 Brothersfield & Wakonda/ Irene/Viborg; 04 Yankton/Gayville-Volin; 05 Beresford/Zion; 10 Hartford. BA DWU. MDiv North American Baptist. Deb 8/7/61; Emily 12/3/81, Kelly 7/12/84, Sarah 8/15/89. GROTE, SUZIE PL 9/23/53 PL 2001. Appts: 2011 Alpena (1/2 time); 14 Altru Health Systems Chaplain. MA Christian Leadership Sioux Falls Seminary. Alexis 7/17/84. HADRICK, DONALD E. RE 2/15/34 Deacon & PM 65; Elder & FM 67. Appts: 59 Student Supply Kennebec/Reliance; 60-61 Approved Supply Kennebec/Reliance; 62 Faith; 8/66 Tulare; 72 Selby/Lowry UCC; 79 Webster/Bristol/Butler; 85 Deadwood; 10/15/89 Greater Redfield Parish; 96 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Garrett. Virjean 1/2/40; Mark 1/23/62, Laura 5/4/64, Darla 5/2/67, Brian 5/2/67. HAGGAR, EDWARD THOMAS, JR. RE 2/21/49 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. BS Northern State; 14 Retired. MDiv North American Baptist. Charlene 9/12/48; Bret 10/15/74, Jessica 8/27/83. HAGGIN, LEONARD K. RE 2/12/34 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 Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv St Paul; DMin United (St. Paul, MN). Jacqueline 4/17/33. HAIDLE, STANLEY J. FE 6/14/49 Deacon & PM 74; Elder & FM 76. Appts: 74 School; 75 Onida/Agar; 78 Huron First; 9/1/83 DWU; 95 Leave of Absence; 02 Honorable Location. Ruth 9/30/49; Luke 12/13/79. HALL, MINA FE. 9/22/53 Commissioned & PM 2005. Elder & FM 08. Appts: 04 Tree of Life; 05 West Fargo; 08 West Fargo (3/4 time); 11/15/12 Personal Leave. BS Winona State; MS SD State; MDiv. North America Baptist. Thomas 9/10/50; John 12/14/80, Patrick 3/3/82.

HALLENBECK, JENNIFER FE 8/9/78 Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Alexandria/Ethan; 05 Alexandria/Ethan/Dakota Wesleyan; 06 Pierre First; 2011 Wahpeton Evergreen; 14 Bismarck McCabe. 2000 BA Augustana; 03 MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. HARTGRAVES, KATHY FE 06/01/60 FE. 10 Transferred from Pacific NW Conf. Appts: 10 Dell Rapids; 12 Mitchell First. Greg 6/1/61; Matthew 11/19/85, Annie 8/8/93. HAZARD, BRIAN W. FE 1/19/56 Deacon & PM 89, Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 Williston/Grenora/Bainville, Mont; 92 Lisbon; 96 Page/Hope/Finley; 02 Minnesota Conf (337.1); 06 School; 11 Extension; Buffalo/Tower City Presbyterian; 13 (Para 346.1. MN Conf.). 85 BA Bemidji State; 89 MDiv Garrett‑Evangelical. Kandace 9/21/56. HAZEN, RICK E. FE 6/21/51 Deacon & PM 92; Elder & FM 95. Appts: 92 School; 93 Wagner-Delmont; 98 Langdon; 06 Geddes; 11 Murdo/Draper. 73 BA Mt. Marty College; 76 MA South Dakota; 93 MDiv Methodist Theological School in Ohio. E. Jane 10/15/51. HEETLAND, DAVID L. FE 2/17/48 Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 76. Appts: 71 School; 75 Stickney; 76 Flandreau-Egan; 77 DWU; 83 Garrett-Evangelical. Sem. BA South Dakota; MDiv Iliff; ThD Iliff. Kathy 10/23/49; Tamara 9/13/74, Tonya 6/30/78.

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HERMAN, ELMO FE 3/25/55 Commissioned 2011 (UCC Orders Recognized); 13 FM. Appts. 2011 Streeter/Medina/ Tappen; 13 Jamestown First. 79 BA NABC; 81 MA Wheaton Grad School; 84 MDiv North American Baptist. Sarah 10/30/54.

HERMAN, SARAH PE 10/30/54 Commission & PM 12 Appts: (UCC-LP) 05 Alpena/Alpena UCC; Licensed UMC FL 7/1/11; Appts: 11 Wimbledon/Kensal; 14 Napoleon / Lehr. Elmo 3/25/55. HIGGINS, GORDON F. RE 4/23/35 Trial & Deacon 65; Elder & FM 70. Appts: 62 Wakonda/Irene; 65 Watertown; Student Supply N. IL; 66 Manhattan, IL; 4/70 Custer-Fall River Larger Parish; 75 Tripp County Larger Parish; 76 Winner/ Conkicakse UPC/Mniska UPC; 79 Pierre-Blunt; 80 Pierre First; 87 Spearfish; 95 Jamestown First; 97 Retired; 2/03 Hot Springs Federated; 8/10 Wagner/Tyndall; 10 Murdo. AA Kendall; BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Jeanne 11/26/42; John 3/7/67, Keren 1/4/70. HIGGINS, JEANNE E. RM 11/26/42 Consecrated 89, FD 97. Positions: 87 UMHE Campus Minister, Black Hills State; 95 Coordinator for Campus Support Services, Jamestown College; 96 Cleveland, Supply Pastor; 98 Huron First; 10/99 Lead/ Deadwood Trinity; 02 Meade/Lawrence County Jail Ministry/Sturgis First (Par. 322.1a); 04 Sturgis; 06 Director United Ministries-BHSU/Meade County Jail Ministry; 08 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MA Winona St. Mary’s. Gordon 4/23/35; John 3/7/67, Keren 1/4/70. HIGGINS, JOEL FE 1/19/66 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 Springcreek Extension Ministries. 09 Watertown First; 14 Brandon Celebration. BA Morningside; MDiv North Am. Baptist. Leslie 1/20/66; Erin 5/6/95, Jessica 3/9/97, Luke 3/10/02. HISEL, JOHN RE 11/17/39 LP 97 Elder (transfer from NABC) & 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 7/17/68, Tiffany 3/13/78. HOFFMAN, WILLIAM F. FE 2/10/53 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. BS South Dakota State; MAT Northern State; MDiv/MACE North American Baptist. Sheila 10/5/53; Jared 3/17/80, Seth 1/23/90. HOLLAND, MARK FE 12/19/53 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. BA Mid-America Nazarene; MDiv Nazarene. Janace 4/16/55; Kristen 10/4/78, Kendra 2/11/80, Kimberly 6/2/81. HOOK, F. EVE RE 11/5/43 Deacon & PM 7 2; 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 11/1/64 PL 07; FL 2011 Appts: 10/14/01 Tripp; 11/18/01 Tripp/Delmont; 02 Tripp; 03 Tripp/Mt. Vernon; 10 Mt. Vernon; 11 Geddes. COS St. Paul School of Theology. Susan 1/21/52. HUCK, GRACE E. RE 6/27/16 Approved Supply 41; Deacon 45; Elder 49; Trial 56; FM 58. Appts: 41 Rural Ft. Rice, ND; 44 School; 45 Velva/Voltaire/Benedict; 47 Juanita/Grace City/Sutton; 49 School; 49 ND Interchurch Council; 50 Spearfish SD; 52 Navajo Meth Mission School, NM; 53 Fargo First; 59 One month at Hope/Finley; 59 School; 60 Harris Memorial College; 72 Transferred to SD Conf; 72 Faith/Marcus United Par; 78 Cresbard/Northville; 81 Retired; 83 Claremont/Hecla; 84 Not appointed; 91 Camp Crook/Buffalo UCC; 94 Not appointed. Black Hills State; MS North Dakota State; MA Scarritt College. IWERKS, CAROL J. RM 10/30/35 FD Consecrated 89, FD 97. Positions: 78-90 Education Associate Aberdeen First; 10/87 Aberdeen Church of All Nations; 91 Parish Caregiver, Aberdeen First; 02 Retired. BS South Dakota State; MDiv United of Dayton. Donald 6/6/33; Edie 12/11/60, Bryce 1/14/62, Elyce 8/26/63.

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IVERSON, JUSTIN PE 6/22/87. Commissioned & PM 14. Appts. 14 Webster/ Bristol/ Butler. BA NE Wesleyan, MDiv Asbury. Kimberley 3/19/86.

JACOBSEN, DAVID SCHNASA FE 3/14/61 Deacon & PM 85; Elder & FM 88. Appts: 85 School; 86 Pierre First; 90 School; 96 School/New Johnsonville (TN); 96 Lutheran Seminary, Ontario, Canada; 8/1/2011 Boston Univ. School of Theology. BA Concordia; MDiv Vanderbilt; PhA Vanderbilt. Cindy 6/1/59; Christian 7/8/92, Grace 6/9/95. JACOWAY, JOHN A. RE 7/31/32 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/Capauta; 75 Presho/Kennebec/ Reliance; 82 Flandreau/Egan; 86 Sioux Falls Wesley; 91 Arlington/Lake Preston; 96 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Iliff. Linda Kropenske 7/15/50; Janet 2/19/59, David 1/20/61, Layne 7/20/64, Susan 3/24/66. JARMAN, JOHN RE 1/16/44 Deacon & PM 67; Elder & FM 71. 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; 2011 Retired. JASSMANN, M. ELIZABETH FE 4/17/48 PE Commissioned 2004. Elder & FM 2010. Appts: 01 Edgemont/Pringle; 05 McClusky/Goodrich/Chasley; 10 Selby/Mobridge. BA U of SD; MDiv Perkins. Royce Massingill 12/6/48; Paul 3/18/74, Summer 9/24/76, Emily 11/21/77, Joshua 10/14/89, Jasmine 1/20/91, Paul J. 3/28/03. JENKINS, HENRY L., Jr. PE 2/16/72 Orders Recognized and PM 12. Appts: 12 Extension Ministry (Chaplain USAF). AA Community College of the Air Force; 13 Extension Minstry Ramstein Airbase Germany. 02 BS University of Phoenix; 06 MDiv Asbury Theological Seminary (Florida Campus) Michelle 4/29/67; Joseph 3/29/86, Amberance 10/27/93; Jordan 12/15/02. JENNEWEIN, LINOVA L. RE 6/25/36 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 Appt Faith/Marcus PC-USA (3/4); 14 Presho/ Kennebec/ Reliance (LTFT). 57 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 81 MDiv Iliff. Jill 10/18/58, Karine 4/11/63, Paul 4/23/68. JENNYS, SUSAN PL 9/5/62; Licensed 12. Appts: 14 Colton/ Chester. David 7/15/60. JOHNSEN, MARK PE 12/31/64 Commissioned and PM 08. Appts: 08 Personal leave; 12 Miller. MDiv. Sioux Falls Seminary 10. Lisa 8/25/65; Alex 3/29/91, Austin 2/14/94. JOHNSON, CAMERON RE 5/2/28 Deacon & PM 60; Elder & FM 62. Appts: 54 Rugby/Pleasant Lake; 58 School; 61 Williston/Grenora; 67 Jamestown First; 75 Western District Super.; 80 Fargo First; 87 Administrative Assistant to the Bishop; 89 Green Valley, Ariz. (Par. 426.1 Desert Southwest Conf.); 94 Retired. PhB North Dakota; STM Wesley. Ruth 3/10/28; Kevin 11/8/54, Tina 1/5/57, Dane 3/9/58, Tyler 5/10/62, Rod 9/29/64. JOHNSON, GARY RL. PL 06. Appts: 06 Drayton/St. Thomas; 11 Retired; 12 Drayton/Pembina/Humboldt, MN LTFT. JOHNSON, RONALD FE 6/2/51 Deacon & PM 75; Elder & FM 78. Appts: 97 Transfer from Iowa Conference; 97 Canton; 10 Yankton. 74 BA Northwestern; 77 MDiv Dubuque. Marsha 3/26/56; Aaron 9/15/77, Sarah 3/18/81, Joshua 6/19/84. JOHNSON, STEVEN C RE 8/11/52 Deacon & PM 7 5; Elder & FM 79. Appts: 75 School; 77 Mohall/Sherwood; 83 Mohall/ Sherwood/Lansford/Maxbass; 84 Williston/Grenora/Bainville, Mont.; 89 Hazen; 90 Hazen/Beulah; 94 Valley City Epworth/ Salem; 95 Valley City Epworth; 04 Mandan; 12 Arlington/Lake Preston; 13 Retired. 74 BA Dakota Wes.; 78 MDiv St. Paul. Chris 11/24/76, Pamela 2/21/85, Randy 10/27/87.

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JOHNSON, TERI FE 3/2/64 Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 Pierre First (Assoc.); 92 Mitchell (Assoc.); 95 Brookings; 01 Brookings Senior Pastor; 13 (Para. 346.1 MN Conference); 8/15/14 Personal Leave. 86 BS South Dakota State; 90 MDiv Iliff; 2000 DMin North American Baptist. Marty 5/23/63; Taylor 9/12/87, Alyssa 11/23/89, Alec 12/2/91, Emily 7/14/94, Elliot 7/14/94. KANA‑MACKEY, J. SUE RE 12/7/54 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 North Dakota; MDiv Asbury. Ronald 8/17/40; Travis 1/24/84, Kyle 5/13/87. KATTELMANN, BRADLEY D FE 12/19/80 PE Commissioned 2005; Elder and FM 08. Appts: 05 Wall/Wasta.08 Extension Min (Chaplain, US Army); Emendorf- Richardson, AK. BA Creighton; MDiv Iliff. Alison 4/5/81, Joshua 1/5/09. KATTER, JOHN RE 7/23/40 (AOG) Orders recognized 2000; Elder and FM 04. Appts: 7/1/00 Olivet/Tripp; 01 Olivet Scotland; 03 Milbank Central. 2006 Retired. BA U of Minnesota; BA North Cenral; MDiv Fuller; DMin Midwestern Baptist. Judy 8/7/43; Chad 12/6/72, Jarrod 3/25/76, Todd 11/03/78. KELSEY, ELIZABETH V. RE 5/8/47 Orders recognized 1977 (Presbyterian) Appts: 77 Flandreau/Egan; 78 Brookings Assoc; 80 Bottineau/Gardena; 83 Extension Ministry; 85 Uniting Church in Australia; 87 Miller/Greenleaf; 89 Kansas East Conference; 04 Huron Counseling Center; 14 Retired. BS SDSU; MA University of Wisconsin; MDiv San Fran Theo Sem. KERSEY-RUSSELL, JEANINE FE 5/21/66 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 DesMoines IA; 07 Larimore/Arvilla-PC-USA/Emerado PC-USA, 08 Chaplain Home Health Care and Hospice, St. Alexis Medical Center, Bismarck. BA Jamestown; MDiv Dubuque. Dan 6/29/59; Bill 8/20/86, Henry 11/28/00, Preston 11/28/00, Kenneth 11/28/00, Cloe Ann 4/24/02. KIDD, LAURIE FL 8/25/59 FL 05 Appts: 05 Sioux Falls First; 11 Kimball Protestant Parish; 14 Wagner / Tyndall. 81 BS William Jewell College; 09 St. Paul– KCMO; 2010 COS. KIERAS, PEGGY RE 3/8/44 Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 69 School; 71 Worcester Memorial Hospital, Worc ester, Mass.; 12/89 University of Mass. Medical Center; 10/1/01 New England Conference (3/4 time) (Par. 337.1); 1/1/2002 Director of CPE St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA.; 12 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Andover‑Newton. James 12/26/46; Matthew 12/1/80, Marie 9/1/82, Sarah 5/4/84. KIMBLE, PERRY FE 6/13/49 Deacon & PM 78 (Central Illinois); Elder & FM 83 (ND Conf.); Appts: 81 Lisbon/Milnor: 83 Lisbon; 86 Fairmount/Bethany/Rosholt (MN); 89 Wimbledon/Kensal; 11/1/91 LOA; 96 Honorable Location. 74 BA Western Illinois U; 80 MDiv. Dubuque Theological Seminary. Judy 6/27/48. KINZLER, FRANCIS A. RE 6/24/27 PM 49; Deacon 52; Elder & FM 53. Appts: 49 Larimore/McVille; 50 School; 53 Hettinger; 54 Noonan/Columbus; 56 Cleveland/Woodworth/Crystal Springs; 59 Steele/Robinson/Driscoll; 63 Washburn/ Underwood; 65 Underwood/Riverdale Community; 70 Holmes/Pleasant View/Thompson; 74 Starkweather/Edmore/ Hampden; 79 Salem/Dazey/Leal; 81 Rugby/Pleasant Lake/Bantry; 86 New Rockford/Cathay/Sheyenne; 91 Retired. BA Asbury; MSTh Westminster. KINZLER, OTTO E., JR. RE 9/14/24 PM 49; Deacon, Elder & FM 53. Appts: 49 Casselton/Wheatland/Absaraka; 51 School; 53 Chaplain, U.S. Navy; 72 Rock Lake/Clyde/Egeland UP; 74 Minot North Hill/Des Lacs; 78 Larimore; 81 Devils Lake; 86 Retired. BA Asbury; MDiv Asbury; DMin McCormick. Beverly 6/21/30; Christie 8/24/49, Rick 12/16/49, Eunice 12/13/51, Daniel 2/16/55, Valarie 9/14/55, Philip 3/6/57, Renae 2/4/58, Paul 8/20/63. KISTLER, GENIE (BUTLER) RE 9/27/46 PM 77 (Rocky Mountain Conf); Deacon78 (RMC); Elder & FM83. Appts: 77 School; 81 Transfer to ND Conf.; 80 Neche/Cavalier First; 86 Lisbon; 92 Langdon; 98 Pierre First; 06 Hartford. 3/21/10 Retired. 69 BA Southwestern; 82 MDiv Iliff. Gary L. 12/28/41 KJONAAS S., DONNA T. RE 9/3/47 Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 90 Sioux Falls First; 92 Transferred to SD; 97 Harrisburg; 03 Leave of Absence; 05 Fargo Friendship (Par. 338.3); 06 Leave of Absence, 08 Flandreau/Egan; 09 Retired. BA North Dakota State; MA Wisconsin; MA Northern State; MDiv United. Murray T.K. Smith 6/7/39.

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KLOSTER, KEVIN W. FE 6/15/63 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 91 School; 92 Bottineau United Parish; 96 Dickinson; 00 Brandon; 08 (Par. 346.1 Desert SW Conf.); 10 Fargo Faith. BA North Dakota State; MDiv United St. Paul. Tracy 8/22/62; Eric 8/26/85, Justin 10/22/88. KNECHT, DAVID F. RE 8/20/26 PM 50; Deacon 51; Elder & FM 53. Appts: 53 Fairmount‑Bethany; 57 Fargo Faith; 66 Bismarck McCabe; 79 Eastern District Superintendent; 81 Administrative Assistant to the Bishop; 87 Fargo First; 91, Retired; 91 Bismarck McCabe; 92 Not appointed. BA North Dakota; MDiv Garrett; DMin St. Paul; DD Dakota Wesleyan. Jane 9/2/28; Kathleen 12/3/53, Margaret 4/10/55, Jeanne 8/17/56, Laureen 6/22/59, Christine 10/31/60, Jonathan 11/6/64, Timothy 9/28/65. KOPFMANN, DARWIN FE 9/27/51 FL 91; Deacon & PM 93; Elder & FM 96. Appts: 91 Iroquois-Esmond-Carpenter; 94 Ashley-Forbes; 01 Clear Lake/Gary; 04 Streeter/Medina/Tappen; 2011 Wall/Wasta. 92 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 94 MDiv North American Baptist. Teri; Amy 6/4/76, Daniel 12/7/79. KOR, HENRY K. RE 3/5/46 Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 67 Student Supply Fulton/Farmer; 70 School and 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; 94 Southeast District Superintendent, 96 Mitchell; 09 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv St Paul. Bonnie 2/21/47; Jason 9/13/70, Kristen 3/10/73. KROGER, GENE E. RE 12/20/36 Deacon & PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 12/82 Student Supply Ellis; 84 Wakonda/Irene/ Viborg; 87 Dell Rapids/Colman; 93 Rapid City South Maple; 99 Central District Superintendent; 03 Retired. BA South Dakota; MDiv North American Baptist. Barbara 1/18/37; Gregory 4/18/58, Gary 7/14/61, Rennie 8/18/70. KROGER, GREGORY S. FE 4/18/58 LP 87; Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 87 Wakonda/Irene/Viborg and School; 91 Aberdeen North Highland/Church of All Nations; 92 Rapid City First; 99 Lead/Deadwood; 02 Sioux Falls First Associate; 06 Glacial Lakes Superintendent; 10 Dir. of Ministries; 14 Rapid City First. 80 B.S. Oral Roberts; 90 MDiv NABS. Joyceann 3/14/57; Karl 5/23/83; Kaleb 7/11/88. KROGER, KARL PE 5/23/83. Commissioned 6/11/10. Appts: 10 Pierre Southeast; 13 Piedmont. 06 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 10 MDiv Candler. Michelle 9/16/82; Maisie 1/3/13. LAGGE, DONALD D. RE 8/12/37 Deacon 67; PM 72; Elder & FM 76. Appts: 64 Gayville /Volin FL; 66 Eagle/Gypsum CO; 71 Grant Ave CO; 73 White/Sterling; 74 White/Sterling/Aurora; 77 Custer-Fall River Larger Parish; 87 Belle Fourche; 11/25/90 Philip/Philip PC/Interior PC; 2000 Retired; 00 Stickney. BS Univ. S.D. Springfield; MDiv Iliff. Candace 12/23/68, Scott 8/7/70, Joshua 5/3/76. LARSON, KRIS. FL 10/17/52 FL 96. Appts: 96 Iroquois Parish; 2000 Iroquois; 01 Iroquois/Esmond/Carpenter; 10 Iroquois/Esmond/Doland. 05 COS St. Paul. Denise 10/17/54; Scott 4/78, April 5/12/80, Austin 10/22/94, Heidi 3/26/84.

LATHROP, JEFF FL 12/02/79. FL 01/12. Appt: 8/1/12 Plankinton /White Lake. Holly 7/15/83; Noah 9/21/11.

LAUDERMITH, IVA FE 12/23/51 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. 85 BS U of South Dakota; 99 M.Div St. Paul’s. Angelica 4/26/77, Aaron 11/10/79. LAVERY, THOMAS RE 6/27/48 Deacon & PM 95 (West Ohio); Elder & FM 97 (West Ohio). Appts: 95 Todd/Mellette Larger Parish; 98 Transfer to Dakotas; 99 Bottineau United; 08 (Greater New Jersey); 13 Retired. BS Texas Tech; MS Air Force Institute; M.Div United/Dayton. Andy 8/29/72; Brian 9/24/76. LEHRKAMP, KORI ANN PE 4/09/79 Commissioned & PM 14; 14 PE, FL 8/1/2011; Appts: 2011 Highmore/Harold/Blunt 01 Assoc. Huron Univ.; 10 BS SDSU. Michael 4/2/79; Paige 8/28/02, Grady 1/21/05, Maddie 10/12/07

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LINT, MARY‑LEE FE 9/13/43 Deacon & PM 89. Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 New Salem/Wilton PC’s; 98 Onida/ Agar; 03 Olivet/Scotland; 06 Wagner/Tyndall, 08 Howard. 65 BME Westminster Choir College; 67 MSM Northwestern/ Garrett; 90 MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Phil 6/13/42; Peter 4/28/72, Jennifer 7/3/75, Paul 2/10/78. LINT, PAUL FE 2/10/78 Commissioned & PM 2004; Elder & FM 2007. Appts: 03 McCook Lake; 06 Plankinton/White Lake; 10 Vermillion/USD Campus; 12 Hettinger. 2000 BA UND; 03 MDiv G-ETS. Brenda 10/14/73; Micah 6/3/02, Gideon 3/26/04, Shanara 10/8/05.

LINT, PHILLIP RE 6/13/42 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 Winner. BS Jamestown; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Mary Lee 9/13/43; Peter 4/28/72, Jennifer 7/3/75, Paul 2/10/78. LOGAN, ROBERT A. RE 11/26/27 PM 54; Elder & FM 57. Appts: 51 Hannah/Wales; 53 School; 54 New Rockford; 55 Bowbells/Coteau; 57 Eden, Wis.; 60 Kindred; 62 Williston; 64 Streeter/Medina; 68 Martin; 69 Harvey/Martin/Chaseley; 76 Bismarck First; 76 Transfer to MN Conf; 78 Transfer to ND Conf.; 78 McClusky/Goodrich; 81 Cavalier Trinity/Concrete/ Hamilton; 84 Napoleon/Braddock; 89 Retired. BS Mayville State; BD Garrett. Marjorie 6/30/30; Roberta 11/2/55, David 3/8/62, Jeffrey 5/26/66. LORD, GLENN I. RE 7/13/30 Elder (orders recognized) & PM 81; FM 84. Appts: 80 Edgeley; 10/88 Carrington Federated‑Heaton UCC; 94 Retired. AB Marion; BD Nazarene. Kaye 11/11/41; Glenn 3/13/61, Sherry 10/14/67, Ryan 1/15/70. LUNDBERG, CLAY PE 5/30/87 PL 8/1/12 Licensed; Commissioned & PM 13. Appt: Brookings (1/2 time) 12; 13 Brookings. BA Univ of SF; MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Linse 12/13/86. LUTZ, RICHARD RE 4/10/41 PM 60; Elder & FM 65. Appts: 65 Tuttle/Robinson; 68 Fargo Edgewood; 73 Veterans Administration Hospital, Oklahoma City, Okla; 03 Retired. BA Westmar; BD Evangelical. Sharon 1/29/42; Donald 10/5/66, Steven 12/5/68, Alan 3/21/70.

MACK, DAVID E. RE 5/25/46 Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 67 Lane; 69 Yates Center, Kan.; 70 Toronto‑Turkey Creek, Kan.; 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; 94 Northeast District Superintendent, 96 Pierre First; 2000 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv St. Paul. Marcia 5/27/47; Michelle 11/20/68, Dana 12/20/69, Jason 4/10/71, Brian 6/19/72, Rob 4/5/77, Erin 1/21/76. MACK, DEBORAH A. RE 2/10/49 Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 87 Garretson and School; 89 Alexandria/ Fulton; 92 Gayville/Volin/Yankton; 99 Selby/Mobridge; 05 Rapid City South Maple; 07 Tulare United/UMC,UCC; 09 Britton; 2011 Retired. 71 BS Northern State; 89 MDiv North American Baptist. Norman 8/19/48; JaNann Jones 9/15/68, Kipp 7/6/71, Kurtis 7/2/73, JaKelle 8/25/80. MADDOX, RANDY FE 9/3/53 Elder (orders recognized) & PM 87; FM 89. Appts: 87 Sioux Falls College; 98 Seattle Pacific University; 05 Duke Divinity School. BA Northwest Nazarene College; MDiv Nazarene; PhD Emory. Aileen 7/30/53; Erin 7/7/82, Jared 8/16/84. MADER, GWEN FE 5/16/54 PE Commissioned and PM 2009; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 09 School; 2/1/10 Presho/ Kennebec/Reliance; 12 Dell Rapids; 4/1/14 Britton / Hecla/ Claremont. BA Scarritt College; MA Scarritt College in Christian Ed., MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. Rodney 9/7/55. MANNING, NANCY FE 10/16/51 Commissioned & PM 2007; Elder & FM 2010. Appts: 06 Brothersfield (SP); 07 Parker/ Hurley. 09 Claremont/Hecla; 11 Britton/Claremont/Hecla; 4/1/14 Salem United UMC, PC-USA/ Montrose. 2000 BA U of Sioux Falls; 07 M.Div North American Baptist Seminary.

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MARQUARDT, SANDY LP 5/3/60. PL. Appt: 13 Cavalier Trinity /Cavalier First. 80 AAS NDSU. Fred 12/56; Danielle 2/83, Jared 11/ 85. MARTIN, W. RAY RE 1/20/43 Elder (orders recognized) & PM 88; FM 99. Appts: 88 Steele/Tappen/Driscoll; 92 Mandan First; 96 Leave of Absence; 97 Arthur/Casselton/Hunter; 03 School; 06 Extension Hospice Chaplain; 10 Retired. BA Warner Pacific; MRel Anderson; MDiv Anderson. Nina 7/11/46; Scott 7/25/69, Julie 4/10/74. MASARTIS, RUSSELL FE 9/19/46 Elder in Primitive Meth. Church 73. Transferred in from Primitive Methodist, 7/1/2006. Appts: 07 Tree of Life Ministry. 69 BA Penn. Univ at Calif; 73 Salem School of Theology; 77 BS Ed Penns. Univ at Calif; 79 MA Theology American Bible College. Donna 4/9/48. MATTHEWS, SHELLY FE 12/28/61 Deacon & PM 8 7; Elder & FM 89. Appts: 87 Larimore/Arvilla Presb/Emerado Presb; 90 School; 97 Tufts University; 98 Furman University; 8/1/2011 Brite Divinity School. BA North Dakota; MDiv Boston; ThD Harvard. George Frein 10/2/62; Nathan 1/21/94, Alice 9/22/96 MAYER, RICHARD M. RE 12/3/38 Elder & PM (orders recognized) 92; FM 94. Appts: 92 Sioux Falls College; 02 Retired. BA/Bth Aurora University; MDiv Garrett; PhD Northwestern. Linda 8/20/40; Michael 12/31/59, Ellen 3/11/62, Diane 10/14/66. McBRIDE, BROOK FE 5/26/61 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 91 Geddes; 95 Mitchell Assoc.; 00 Vermillion; 05 Vermillion & Gayville/Volin; 11 Sioux Falls Hilltop. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Perkins. Cyndy 1/1/63; Benjamin 5/15/84, Cassie 7/22/86, Samuel 2/6/91; Wesley 3/17/93. McCASKELL, SHARLA FL 3/22/66 FL 10. Appts: 04 Rapid City First; 2011 Rapid City Knollwood Heights. BS Northern State; 10 COS St. Paul’s. Scott 10/1/59; Molly 8/10/95; Thomas 7/19/99. McCORMICK, ALISON PD 3/13/86 Commisioned & PM 14. Appts.: 14 Sioux Falls First (1/2 time). MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary, BA DWU, MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary. McKEEHAN, FRANK J. FL 10/06/50 Deacon & PM 92; Elder & FM 95. Appts: 89 Southern Pacific Conf. La Mirada UMC; 91 Jonesburg/Pendleton/Zion UMC (Missouri East Conf); 93 Transferred from the Missouri Conf.; 93 Pembina/ Joliette/Humboldt; 96 Sturgis; 02 Dell Rapids; 10 Clear Lake/Gary. BS Truman State, 93 MDiv St. Paul. Sue 6/8/52; Leigh 1/4/78, Paul 7/15/84. McKIRDY, SCOTT D. FE 5/13/60 Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 Wessington Springs/Lane; 95 Huron Riverview/Virgil; 2000 Dickinson; 11 Spearfish. 82 BA Jamestown; 90 MDiv Iliff. Colleen 9/10/62; Grace 8/20/89, Emma 4/29/92. McKIRDY, WAYNE M. RE 6/9/29 Deacon & PM 5 6; 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/Black Hills; 73 Faulkton/Seneca; 83 Big Stone City/Revillo; 86 Transfer to ND Conf.; 86 Conference Executive Director of Camping; 90 Conference Camp Facilities Manager; 91 Retired; 91 Wimbledon; 92 Salem/Dazey/Leal; 93 Salem/Leal/Valley City Epworth; 94 Not appointed; 95 Valley City Salem. BA Jamestown; ThM Iliff. Scott 5/13/60, Stuart 11/7/61, Bruce 12/4/63, Donna 8/27/65. McKNIGHT, JOHN E., JR. FE 1/30/59 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. 81 BA DakotaWesleyan; MDiv Iliff. Cheryl 11/1/58; Alicia Rhea 4/11/89. McLAIRD, DONNA J. RE 7/31/41 Deacon 77; PM 85; Elder & FM 90. Appts: 77 Plankinton/Mt. Vernon; 77-81 Ethan; 82 No appointment; 84 Tyndall; 85 Tyndall/Ethan; 95 Hitchcock/Broadland; 96 Plankinton/Mt. Vernon; 99 Colton/Chester; 8/01/04 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MRE Garrett; MDiv San Francisco; Boston School of Theology. James 12/11/40; John 1/13/68, Steven 6/12/70.

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McMANUS, SARA PE 6/27/87 Commissioned and PM 12. Appts: 12 Sioux Falls First. 09 BA Simpson College; 12 MDiv Vanderbilt. Kyle 8/14/85.

MEIDINGER, JODDY PL 8/13/69 PL Appts: 12 Edgeley (3/4 time); 14 Kenmare Regional. 91 BA Jamestown Coll.; Tami 8/31/71; Jacob 1/23/96, Philip 3/27/98, Samuel 6/27/01, Benjamin 3/5/03.

MEIER, DWIGHT L. RE 10/6/35 Deacon & PM 6 3; 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; 93 Fargo Friendship; 97 Northeast District Superintendent; 2002 Retired; 2002 Interim Assistant to the Bishop; 04 Bismarck McCabe; 05 not appointed. BA Taylor; MDiv Asbury. Signe 10/26/36; Lorena 10/27/61, Deanna 6/4/63, Sara 9/1/66, Bradley 5/2/70. MEIER, MARK W. RE 1/28/45 Deacon & PM 7 0; 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.; 79 Lake Charles (University); 80 Abbeville‑Pecan Island; 86 Bunkie/Evergreen/White’s Chapel; 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. 7/1/2010 Retired; 10 Wellspring Counseling Group, Denver, CO. BA Taylor; MDiv Asbury; DMin McCormick. Deborah 7/19/49; Michelle 5/31/69, Josef 1/30/71. MEIER, MAX E. RE 10/22/32 Deacon & PM 5 5; Elder & FM 59. Appts: 53 Grassy Butte; 56 School; 59 Chaplain, U.S. Army; 81 Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Ia; 96 Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines; 99 Retired. BA Taylor; MDiv Garrett. Sallie 9/2/34; Allen 6/5/60, Ruth 8/25/64, Carol 5/19/66, Esther 3/20/68. MERSCH, PATRICIA RE 7/29/44 Deacon and PM 2002; Elder and FM 2004. 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; 2010 Mohall/Sherwood; 14 Retired. BS University of SD; M.Div North American Bapist Seminary. MILLER, JANET R. RE 11/4/19 Deacon 79; AM 82; Elder & FM 84. Appts: 77 Fargo First/Chaffee; 79 Valley City; 84 Jamestown First; 87 Retired; 88 Conference Council Director; 88 Arthur/Hunter/Erie; 92 Not Appointed. BA Westminster; MA Columbia; DMin San Francisco. David 2/23/49, Rebecca 12/13/50, Marcus 5/5/54, Arthur 2/14/56, Peter 9/11/61. MILLER, THETA FE 10/27/69 Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 99. Appts: 96 School; 97 Missouri West Conference (Par. 337.1); 03 Family Leave, 08 Fargo United Campus Min; C.C. Fargo Edgewood; 10/1/12 Transitional Leave; 12 1/ 12 West Fargo Flame of Faith (3/4 time); 7/1/13 Family Leave; 8/1/13 Clergy Assist. to District Superintendent. BA Tennessee; MDiv St Paul. Wade 4/5/69; Clarissa 11/26/01; Quinn 9/16/04. MOE, PETER W. RE 9/19/32 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; 94 Southwest District Superintendent; 98 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Iliff. Grace 5/3/32; Shelli 12/29/63, Shauna 7/20/65. MOELLER, EUGENE FL 10/23/54 FL Appts. 08 Arlington/Lake Preston; 12 Webster/Butler/Bristol; 14 Mohall/Sherwood/ Bowbells. 77 B.S. SDSU Brookings; Marilyn 1/28/57; Jackson 8/7/81, Curtis 8/31/84. MOELLER, MARILYN PL 1/28/57 PL Appts. 08 Arlington/Lake Preston; 7/15/11 Arlington/Lake Preston (1/2 time) and Henry/Kellerton; 12 Webster/Bristol/Butler (1/4 time) and Florence (1/4 time); 14 Mohall/Sherwood/Bowbells (1/4 time). 79 B.S. SDSU; Eugene 10/23/54; Jackson 8/7/81, Curtis 8/31/84. MOON, JAY PD 6/12/61 Appts: 12 Sioux Falls Seminary; 13 Asbury Theological Seminary. 85 BS Virginia Tech; 00 MA Azua Pacific University; 05 PhD Asbury Theological Seminary. Pamela 3/24/6; Jeremy 11/22/87, Emily 4/6/90, Joshua 11/16/93, Bethany 10/27/96.

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MOORLACH, ROBERT FE 11/21/64 Deacon & PM 92; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 91 Crystal-Hoople/St. Thomas; 96 Howard/ Ramona; 08 Groton/Conde; 1/2/2010 (Par. 346.1 Kentucky Conf.); 13 ( Para 346.1 MN Conference). BS Oklahoma Wesleyan U; MDiv Asbury. MORRISON, MATTHEW PL. 8/30/72. 13 Embrace (3/4 time). BS Univ of N Colorado. Amy 1/23/71; Xander 11/8/99, Maia 6/10/04.

MOTTA, DAVID F. FE 6/25/55 Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 83 School; 84 Stickney; 91 Aberdeen First; 96 Fargo Calvary. BA Westmar; MDiv Trinity. Mary 4/7/55; Elise 5/20/78, Leah 3/8/81, John 10/4/82.

MUND, KENNETH PL 7/14/56 PL Appts: 05 Watertown Cornerstone. 78 B.S. Dakota State U. Rhonda 12/27/57; Elise 11/19/83; Lindsey 3/21/80.

MUTHIAH, LIONEL P. A. RE 7/18/29 Deacon & PM 6 5 (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 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. Marion 8/23/33; Lorene 8/7/62, Lora 8/7/62, Robert 3/20/66, Richard 12/15/67. MUTZENBERGER, KRIS FE 12/23/77 FE Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Britton (LTFT); 04 Britton; 9/1/05 Britton (LTFT), 09 Madison (LTFT); 13 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest (3/4 time). 2000 BA DWU; 03 MDiv United of Dayton. Ryan 8/29/74; Anna Lynn 8/17/04, Noah James 1/6/09. MUTZENBERGER, RYAN FE 8/29/74 FE Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 06. Appts: 03 Claremont/Hecla, 09 Madison; 13 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest. 2000 BA DWU; 03 MDiv United of Dayton. Kris 12/23/77; Anna Lynn 8/17/04, Noah James 1/6/09.

NAGBE, JUWLE FL 3/15/51 PL. Appts: 13 Lisbon/ Enderlin/Lisbon PC USA. 00 MDiv Duke Divinty. Martha 6/18/55; Jewle 5/3/89, James 5/14/91, Dave-Marth 12/20/93, Grace 12//11/95. NELSON, CLIFFORD A. FE 11/18/51 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 (CC: Grand Forks Zion). BS North Dakota; MDiv Asbury. Terri 11/5/54; Michael 4/22/79, Ryan 6/29/82, Kristen 11/19/84. NELSON, KEITH F. FE 4/16/60 Deacon & PM 85; Elder & FM 88. Appts: 85 School; 86 Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, Ill.; 89 Onida/Agar; 93 Devils Lake; 02 Sturgis; 08 Brandon; 10 Sakakawea District Superintendent. 86 BA U of Sioux Falls; 88 MDiv North American Baptist. Nancy 1/29/60; Richard 3/4/87, Melissa 10/16/89. NELSON, LYN E. RE 6/16/34 Deacon & PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 84 School; 85 Knollwood Heights; 87 White River/ Mission/Wood UCC; 89 Tree of Life Ministries; 95 Wessington Springs; 96 Retired. Marvin 12/19/30; Michelle 11/26/54, Debra 1/9/58, John 3/28/61. NELSON, MORRIS E. RE 6/15/49 Deacon & PM 87; Elder & FM 90. Appts: 87 Brothersfield and school; 88 Gregory Larger Parish (Gregory-Iona); 92 Flandreau/Egan; 00 Murdo/Draper; 03 Hot Springs Federated; 11 Retired; 14 Prairie View (3/4 time). BS South Dakota; MDiv North American Baptist. Cathryn 9/4/49; Kenneth 3/1/79.

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NELSON, SARA FE 12/18/79. Commissioned and PE 2010; Elder & FM 13. Appts: 2010 Watertown First. 02 BA USD 2002; 10 M.Div. Sioux Falls. Mat 10/31/78; Mara 11/26/04, Austine 10/24/09. NELSON, WALTER A. RE 4/9/26 Trial 50; FM 51; Deacon 55; Elder 56. Appts: 46 Student Supply Viborg; 47 Rowena/Ben Clare; 50 Approved Supply Elk Point/Richland/Burbank; 53 School and Roxbury NY; 57 Murdo/Okaton; 1/62 Milbank; 69 Beresford-Zion; 72 Diamond Care Center, Bridgewater; 74 Jenkins Home; 79 Flandreau/Egan; 82 Methodist Hosp Mitchell/Ethan; 85 Methodist Hosp Mitchell Assoc.; 3/87 Christian Ministry in the National Parks; 87 Retired. BA U of Sioux Falls; MDiv Drew. Janet 4/20/26; Bonney 8/13/54, Roger 5/13/56, Ellen 5/6/63. NIELSEN, ROBERT P. RE 1/29/21 Trial & Deacon 51; Elder & FM 53. Appts: 48 Student Supply Elk Point/Richland/ Burbank; 50 Chester/Colton; 51 School; 53 Wessington Springs; 59 Groton/Bath/Andover; 61 Groton/Bath; 63 Sioux Falls Wesley; 67 Huron First; 74 Mitchell; 83 Northern District Superintendent; 86 Retired; 87 Alexandria-Fulton. Robert 8/17/45, James 1/7/51, Lynette 4/27/56. NYGAARD, JULIE S. FE 4/16/53 LP 94 Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FE 98. Appts: 94 Valley City Epworth/Salem; 95 Summer Valley City Salem; 96 New Rockford/Grace City; 01 Webster/Bristol; 05 Cresbard/Rockham/Miranda; 06 Cresbard/Rockham; 09 Cresbard/ Tolstoy. 73 AA Jackson Community College; 85 BA Spring Arbor; 96 MDiv GarrettEvangelical. Steven 1/15/51. OATES, MURIEL RA 8/4/37 FL 95. AM 00. Appts: 95 Faith; 03 Retired. BS Black Hills; MA South Dakota State. Jim 8/15/39; Mark 1/21/67, Janell 1/23/69, Mary, Diane, Mike, John, Robert. O’CONNELL, SUSAN RE 12/16/47 PE Commissioned & PM 2002; Elder and FM 2005. Appts: 10/16/00 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 01 Sioux Falls Hilltop (1/4) & Ben Clare/Rowena (1/4); 02 Geddes/Delmont; 06 Gettysburg/Onida/Agar; 09 Flandreau/Egan; 13 Retired. 70 BA Western Michigan; 02 MDiv. North American Bapitist. Bill 11/19/47. Jennifer 1/1/72, Melissa 8/6/74. OLSON, STEVE L. FE 10/3/57 Elder (orders recognized) & PM 91; FM 93. Appts: 89 Napoleon/Braddock; 95 Claremont/ Hecla; 7/99 Belle Fourche; 03 Oakes/Cogswell. BRE Hillcrest Christian; MDiv Western Evangelical. Shirley 9/12/56; Nicole 5/8/84, Bryan 5/9/86, Hope 8/18/88, Joy 2/22/94. OLSON, RON FE 6/11/58 Commissioned & PE 2011; Elder & FM 14. Appts: 2011 Bowman. 89 ATS. Michelle 5/25/59; Ben 11/11/83, Joshua 7/20/91, Maija 4/09/03. OSWALD, KENNETH G. RE 8/13/34 Licensed 60; Elder 67 (Alberta Canada); FM 69 (ND). Apps: 59 Arnprior, Ontario; 62 School; 66 Hillcrest Christian College; 66 School; 68 McClusky; 73 Streeter/Medina; 78 Wimbledon/Kensal; 6/15/80 Transferred to SD; 80 Plankinton/Mt. Vernon; 83 Olivet; 92 Eureka; 2000 Retired. BEd Alberta. Lavine 6/27/62, Lowell 11/6/65. PATRICK, JAMES D. RE 6/15/48 Transfer from Illinois Great Rivers, 9/16/2000. Appts: 2000 Rapid City Knollwood Heights/Rapid City Rapid Valley; 08 Retired. BS Texas Wesleyan; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. PEASE, EDWARD RE 8/13/43 Trial & Deacon 68; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 68 School; 74 Psychiatry Resident, Independence, IA; 77 U of NE College of Medicine; 80 Psychologies U of NE Hosp., Omaha; 86 Physician & Psychiatrist, Omaha VA Hosp.; 06 Retired. Jane 4/4/73, Amy 8/4/75, Carrie 1/22/78.

PEDERSON, KENRAD FE 2/7/52 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. 74 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 77 MDiv Wesley. Mary 7/3/54; Seth 2/24/82, Kyle 7/30/84. PEIRCE, RUSSELL M. RE 11/21/29 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 Dakota Wesleyan; ThM Iliff. Mary 4/6/39; James 10/24/64, Timothy 2/16/66, Kenneth 5/23/72.

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PERRY, E. STEPHEN RE 10/4/51 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. 73 BA Northwestern University; 78 PhD University of Cambridge; 81 MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Marilyn 7/29/50. PERSONS, JAMES B. RE 12/3/48 Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 71 School; 73 Huron First; 75 Conde/Andover; 79 Rapid City Knollwood Heights; 1/1/85 Clark/Garden City; 90 Madison, 96 Grand Forks Wesley; 01 NW District Superintendent; 04 SW District Superintendent; 09 Mitchell First; 12 Retired. 70 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 73 MDiv Iliff. Eileen 1/17/49. PETERSEN, CALVIN L. RE 7/3/33 Deacon & PM 60; Elder & FM 61. Appts: 63 Transferred to SD CROP; 67 Director, Lake Poinsett Camp; 69 School; 70 Tusculum Coll; 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 8/25/44; Lynette 5/7/55, Lance 7/18/57, Larisa 1/26/59, Lincoln 10/5/61, Nathan 9/22/66. PETERSEN, THOMAS PL 7/3/48 PL 04; Appts: 04 Wakonda/Irene/Viborg; 8/15/06 No appointment; 9/1/10 Olivet/ Scotland. Jean 8/26/48. PHILLIPS, MARK P. FE 4/29/59 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 ShepherdMandan Rural; 99 Mandan/Mandan Rural; 03 Mandan; 04 Milbank Central; 12 Lead-Deadwood Trinity. BA Westmar; MALA/MDiv Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Ginger 6/4/59; Seth 4/19/94. PHILLIPS, RANDALL E. FE 2/25/57 Elder (orders recognized) & PM 96; FM 99. Appts: 94 McLaughlin; 95 Cando/Stark eather/Egeland; 2000 Minot Faith/Des Lacs; 9/02 School (CPE); 03 Erie, PA; 8/1/05 St. Marys Hospital, Rochester MN (Para. 344.1b). BA Anderson; MA Nebraska; MDiv Princeton. Robin 12/21/69; Mackenzie 8/22/96, Alexander 5/20/98, Benjamin 2/6/01. PITTENGER, RICHARD D., JR. “Rick” FE 12/25/56 Deacon & PM 83; Elder & FM 86. Appts: 81 School; 84 Arlington/ Lake Preston; 88 Harrisburg; 94 Minot Vincent; 00 Fargo Faith; April, 2006 LOA; April, 2008 Avera Sacred Heart (LTFT); March, 2009 Avera Sacred Heart (FT); 2011 Vermillion & Gayville/Volin. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Iliff. Rebecca 7/11/59; Ryan 12/7/83, Brandon 3/4/85, Kristen 6/10/87. POMEROY, JAMES R. RE 12/16/36 Deacon & PM 59; Elder & FM 61. Appts: 59 School; 61 Napoleon/Braddock; 64 Napoleon EUB‑Napoleon Methodist; 67 Ellendale/Guelph; 68 Conference Director of CE; 69 Associate Area Program Director; 75 Minot Trinity/Minot State College Campus Pastor; 79 Central District Superintendent; 84 Valley City; 94 Watertown First; 99 Dell Rapids-Colman; 02 Retired. BS North Dakota State; MDiv Drew; DMin McCormick. Mavis (May) 7/31/47; Kristen Fischer 7/8/75. PRICE, JOHN T. FE 5/30/52 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/PC-USA. BS Michigan Tech; MDiv Asbury. Loraine 9/15/54; Hannah 12/3/80, John 9/8/82, Megan 11/29/84, Elizabeth 3/4/86. PROHASKA, LUCIAN F. RE 2/19/38 Deacon & PM 89; Elder & FM 92. Appts: 89 School; 90 Edgemont United (UMCUCC)/Pringle; 94 Winner; 2000 Retired. BS South Dakota State; MDiv St Paul. Karen 2/11/39; Laura 3/19/59, Daniel 10/22/60, John 12/3/64. RAE, GARY W. RE 7/17/48 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 Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Iliff. Edith “Edee” 11/29/47; Justin 3/5/81, Landon 2/13/85.

RAINBOLT, JOHN FL 10/3/58. 5/1/13 PL; 4/1/14 FL. 5/1/14 Presho; 14 Stickney.

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RATH, THEODOR B. RE 4/12/30 PM 55; Elder & FM 6 0. Appts: 57 School; 60 McClusky/Mercer; 65 McClusky EUB‑McClusky Methodist/Mercer; 68 Cavalier Trinity; 70 Cavalier Trinity/Concrete; 73 Cavalier Trinity/Concrete/ Hamilton; 81 Cando/Churches Ferry; 85 Cando‑Starkweather; 95 Retired. BA Westmar; BD Evangelical; DMin McCormick. Bernice 3/20/33; Corleen 11/12/59, Nolan 6/10/63, Mylen 8/29/66, LoAnn 12/6/68. REICH, ELDON H. RE 5/25/46 Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 71 Onida/Agar; 75 Watertown Ninth Ave/ Kellerton; 78 Watertown Ninth Ave; 86 Aberdeen First; 14 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Asbury. Donna 5/21/46; Heidi 1/3/72, Jonathan 12/19/73.

REINERS, MELANIE PL 4/12/47. Appts: Milbank Parkview / Bigstone City Tabor/ Ortonville, MN. Roger 6/5/51; Monica 1/10/70, Marshal 3/31/71, Morgan.

REINHILLER, KYLE FE 11/11/70 Deacon and PM 97; Elder & FM 99. Appts: 97 Burke-Herrick-Jamison NE; 02 Eureka/ Ashley; 09 Sturgis; 2011 Harrisburg. BS Dickinson; MDiv Asbury. Rebecca 11/12/68, Paul, Eric. REINHILLER, ROSS S. FE 3/22/61 Deacon & PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 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); 10 Sioux Falls Southern Hills; 14 Aberdeen First. BS Dickinson; MDiv Asbury; DMin Asbury. Valerie 7/9/63; Jayne 8/22/94, Anne 6/20/96. REINHILLER, VALERIE FD 7/9/63 Consecrated 91, Deacon & FM 97. Positions: 91 Director of Christian Education Bismarck First; 91 Director of Christian Education and Office Manager Union Church, Bogota, Colombia; 93 Diac. 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 (1/2 time); 2010 Transitional Leave; 1/1/11 Southern Hills (LTFT); 9/16/12 Sioux Falls Sunnycrest (1/2 time); 2014 Aberdeen First. BA Northwestern College, MACE North American Baptist Seminary. Ross 3/22/61; Jayne 8/22/94, Anne 6/20/96. RENAUD, LINDA FE. 8/31/53 PM 78 (Iowa) Elder & FM 81. Appts: 80 Todd-Mellette Larger Parish; 83 Garrett-ETS; 87 Leave of Absence; 91 Honorable Location; 01 Huron First ; 1/1/02 Huron First (3/4 time); 9/1/05 LOA; 10 Honorable Location. BA Morningside; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Richard Rinearson 11/24/52. RHODES, WARREN A. FE. 12/24/48 Elder (orders recognized) & PM 85; FM 87. Appts: 84 Mohall/Sherwood/Lansford/ Maxbass; 88 Park River Federated/Fordville Presbyterian; 99 Clark-Garden City; 2010 McClusky/Goodrich/Chaseley. BS Dickinson; MDiv Bangor. Grace 9/7/49; Lisa 6/1/71, Vaughn 8/20/71. RICE, DANIEL FE 7/17/42 Deacon & PM 66; Elder & FM 68; Appt: 68 Brookings Assoc.; 10/19/70 Northern State College Campus Minister; 9/73 DWU Campus minister and Assoc. Prof. Religion and Philosophy; 11/76 Lutheran Social Services, Aberdeen; 77 LOA; 78 Honorable Location. BA DWU; BD Yale. Lisa 7/20/64, Kristi 12/11/65. RICHARDS, LEISA FE. 5/04/63 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 93. Appts: 93 Hitchcock/Broadland; 99 Vermillion; 7/1/01 transfer from Yellowstone Conference. Appts: 01 Dakota Plains Legal Services; 03 Dakota Plains Legal Services and Hebron UMC; 05 Legal Director Resources, Inc. Albuquerque, NM; Leisa Richards Law, PC, Albuquerque, NM. BA Carleton. JD U of South Dakota. M.Div Harvard. RICHARDS, MATTHEW FE 05/21/74 FL 07; Commissioned & PM 08; Elder and FM 12. Appts: 03 Artesian/Roswell (SP); 07 White/Aurora/Sterling/SDSU Campus Ministry; 10 Groton/Conde. BS Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Andrew 4/20/05. RICHARDS, SHEILA B. RE 6/10/40 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. 2006 Retired. BS Northern State; MDiv NABS. Carlyle 7/21/35; Leisa 5/4/63, Keith 9/29/64, Renee 12/14/65.

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RICKENBACH, JOEL FE 4/24/43 Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71; Appts: 69 Ethan/Tripp; 70 White Lake/Underwood and Dunlap; 74 Honorable Location. 66 BA DWU; 69 MDiv. Hartford Seminary. Ann 4/5/50; Joel 6/19/69, Rachel 4/23/71. . RITTER, PENELOPE J. RE 3/17/47 Elder & PM (orders recognized) 83; FM 85. Appts: 83 White/Aurora/Sterling; 88 Beresford-Zion; 94 Sabbatical Leave; 95 Leave of Absence; 01 Community Baptist Church (Extension Ministry). 7/1/2010 Retired. ROOZEN, PETER KIP FE 10/31/58 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. 80 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 85 MDiv Iliff. Barbara 12/9/58; Christopher 9/25/84, Kerrie 11/26/87. ROTH, ROBERT J. RE 3/10/31 Trial & Deacon 64; Elder & FM 68. Appts: 58 Approved Supply Seneca (Part-time); 59 Student Supply Fulton/Farmer; 63 School; 67 Belle Fourche; 73 Belle Fourche/Harding; 77 Britton Langford/Langford UPC; 10/1/83 SD Program Coun Dir; 9/1/89 Sturgis; 96 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Garrett. Enid 3/25/31; Thomas 4/26/52, Gerald 4/22/53, Joanne 5/28/54, Janice 8/6/55, Ronald 7/2/58, Cheryl 6/4/70. ROWEN, KATIE PE 3/14/85 Comissioned & PM 14. Appts.:14 Mitchell First. BA USF; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. RUEDEBUSCH, ROBERT B. FE 11/25/55 Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 80 School; 82 Huron Riverview/Virgil; 89 Canton; 92 Rapid City Canyon Lake; 09 Prairie Hills Superintendent; 12 Sioux Falls First. 78 BME Dakota Wesleyan; 82 MDiv Iliff. Paula 5/14/57; Katie 1/9/85, Megan 12/9/86, John 6/9/90. RUSH, VAL FE 7/8/49 93 LP; Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 98. Appts: 93 Garretson; 96 Garretson/Jasper/Salem; 99 Bowman; 2011 Winner. 72 BS Dakota State; 95 MDiv North American Baptist. Teresa 12/23/46; Aaron 4/24/79, Sarah 2/13/81, Jonathan 8/22/88. RUSSELL, ROGER E. RE 1/1/27 Deacon & PM 5 0 (Northern IA); Elder & FM 52 (Northern Ill.). Appts: 86 Transfer to ND Conf.; 86 Bismarck McCabe; 91 Retired; 91 Hillsboro United. BA Geneva; BD Drew; DD Morningside. Stella 4/22/49; Cynthia 4/9/57, Tim 3/21/ 70, Ron 7/15/70. RYOO, KEIHWAN “Kevin” FE 5/8/70. Orders Recognized and 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 (3/4 time); 2011 Rapid City Korean (3/4 time)/Rapid City First (1/4 time); 14 (Para. 346.1 MN Conference). 94 BA Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; 98 MDiv Wesley Theological Seminary. Misook 1/6/69; Sanha Joshua 1/28/97, Haneul Esther 5/12/99. SALMONSON, RICHARD L. RE 6/12/34 Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 65 Student Supply Ethan; 68 Meadville/ Wheeling, MO; 71 Todd-Mellette Larger Parish; 74 Clear Lake/Gary; 79 Huron First; 84 Lead; 92 Mount Vernon/Plankinton; 96 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv St. Paul. Margaret 12/14/35; Joel 3/5/60, Michelle 11/4/64, Greta 10/5/67, Robbie 4/13/85, Jessica 12/31/86. SALMONSON, ROBERT PE 4/13/85 PL 2011; Comissioned & PM 13. Appts: 2011 Mt. Vernon; 13 Flandreau/Egan. 08 BA DWU; 13 MDiv Sioux Falls Seminary . Victoria 11/13/85; Jacqueline. SAMUEL, SUNANDKUMAR D. RE 12/23/48 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-USA-Montrose; 04 Clear Lake/Gary; 10 Beresford-Zion. BA. Karnataka University; MDiv NABS. Leela 1/5/43. SAPP, MARLIN FL 6/28/55 07 Licensed, Appts: 07 Stickney; 14 Linton/Sterling. 75 NDSCS. Carol 3/25/49; Chad 9/7/69, Dawn 2/11/82.

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SAYLER, GLEN E. FE 7/20/56 License 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 4/27/57; Christopher 12/24/85, Nicholas 11/13/87. SAYLER, JUDY PL 10/7/53. 14 Wakonda/Irene/Viborg (3/4 time). Roger 10/13/53; Brina 12/14/76, Erin 7/8/87, Shawn 1/14/81. SCANSON, ARTHUR H. RE 6/8/42 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; 94 Northwest District Superintendent; 98 Bismarck McCabe; 10 Retired. BS Minot State; MDiv Asbury. Lorraine 9/17/45; Lane 3/22/71, Mark 3/21/72. SCHNABEL, PERRY FE 8/31/52. Commissioned & PM 03; Elder & FM 05. Appts: 01 Steele/Tuttle/Robinson; 10 Bismark Calvary. 74 BA Sioux Falls College; 77 MDiv North American Baptist. Cynthia 3/12/55; Kamaya 7/4/86, Kezia 11/17/88, Kylin 10/01/90. SCHNACKENBERG, JUSTIN PL 11/16/80. PL 8/1/11. Appts: 11 Page/ Hope United UMC/ UCC/ Finley; 14 Carringon Fderatted UMC, UCC. Kylie 8/10/81. SCHOTT, WALTER J. RE 8/11/32 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. SCHULER, CODY J. FE 11/10/75 Commissioned 01; Elder and FM 2005. Appts: 01 Sioux Falls First; 03 DWU Campus Pastor; 8/24/05 Fargo Edgewood; 2011 Sabbatical; 12 Fargo First ( 3/4 time). 98 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 01 MDiv Duke. SCHWENN, DEVERN E. RE 2/17/38 Deacon & PM 65; Elder & FM 67. Appts: 60 School; 64 Hettinger/Bethany/Lemmon, SD; 72 Enderlin/Sheldon; 75 Bismarck First; 83 Transferred to SD; 6/15/83 Milbank Central; 89 Rapid City First; 95 Jamestown St. Paul; 2000 Retired. BA Asbury; MDiv Asbury; DMin North American Baptist. Joan 9/24/39; David 7/29/61, Judy 4/5/65, Lori 3/3/68. SEMRAD, JEANNE GAARD RE 4/9/45 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 South Dakota State; MEd South Dakota State; MDiv North American Baptist. Robert 6/11/44; Rexford 11/13/67, Charlotte 9/18/72. SEMRAD, ROBERT J. RE 6/11/44 Deacon & PM 81; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 81 Student Supply DeSmet and School; 82 Yankton/Gayville/Volin; 85 Harrisburg; 11/15/87 Big Stone City/Revillo and Hazel/Henry/Kellerton; 90 Big Stone City and Hazel/Henry/Kellerton; 91 Big Stone City and Milbank Parkview; 98 Madison; 01 Fairmont/Bethany; 05 Retired. Certificate in Bible Multnomah; BS Montana; BA South Dakota State; MEd South Dakota State; MDiv North American Baptist. Jeanne 4/9/45; Rexford 11/13/67, Charlotte 9/18/72. SEVERTSON, DAVID PL 6/7/54 Appts: 02 Ben Claire/Rowena; 04 Colton/Chester (3/4 time); 14 Dell Rapids (3/4 time). 08 COS St Paul School of Theology. Karen 5/30/53 SHELDON, MARY ANN RE 4/14/46 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 Seminary. SHLANTA-PEASLEY, GAIL L. RE 4/4/35 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. Kimberly 8/5/61, Mark 2/14/65, Kathryn 1/26/67.

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SIEBRECHT, LYLA E. RE 10/21/32 PM 84; Elder & FM 87. Appts: 81 Ree Heights; 82 Hazel/Henry/Kellerton; 85 ToddMellette 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. Harlan 10/26/37; Philip 12/8/59, Dayton 9/17/61, Rachel 8/13/66, Barbara 10/6/68. SIMMONS, ROBERT L. RE 3/19/40 Deacon & PM 64; Elder & FM 66 (IA). Appts: 2/66 Pierre/Blunt; 70 Howard/Roswell; 73 Transferred to IA; 82 Transferred to SD; 82 Custer State Hospital; 87 Gettysburg; 6/15/91 Par. 426.1 - AK Missionary Conf; 95 Arthur/Casselton/Hunter; 97 Gregory/Iona. 2004 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; STB Boston. Janet 11/15/53; Chris 1/3/64, Samatha 4/7/70, J.J., Carii, Cory, George 6/3/80. SJURSEN, RALPH A. RE 6/10/28 Deacon & PM 5 6; Elder & FM 58. Appts: 53 School; 54 Gilbertson, PA; 56 Velva/ Benedict; 58 Hunter/Arthur; 65 Dickinson; 82 Grassy Butte; 1/84 Association for Retarded Citizen/‑Grassy Butte; 91 Retired; 91 Grassy Butte. BA St. Olaf; MDiv Drew. Harryette 4/3/32; Nancy 10/7/56, Phillip 9/29/59, Greta 5/13/61. SMITH, ROGER A. RE 1/1/26 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 Sp. Min. in Human Relations, Miss.; 89 Retired. AB Taylor; MDiv Drew. Bonnie 10/19/51. SOMMERS, CHARLES R. RE 9/6/34 Deacon & PM 64 (Iowa Conf.); Elder & FM 66. Appts: 76 Transferred to SD; 76 Chaplain Sioux Valley Hosp, SF; 99 Retired.

SORENSEN, RAENELLE PL 1/7/52 PL Licensed 08 Appts: 08 Larimore Yoke Parish. Brandon 10/1980. SPAHR, RANDALL G. FE 7/10/56 Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 83. Appts: 80 School; 82 Geddes; 86 Parker/Hurley; 93 Wahpeton Evergreen; 06 Extension Ministry. Hospice of Red River Valley. BS South Dakota State; MDiv Asbury. Diane 7/11/58; Rebecca 10/31/81, Laura 10/3/83, Lisa 4/19/86. SPAHR, ROGER C. FE 7/14/53 Deacon & PM 78; Elder & FM 81. Appts: 78 School; 80 White/Aurora/Sterling; 83 Mitchell First.; 88 Watertown 9th Ave.; 94 9th Ave is now Cornerstone.; 8/1/13 Eastern Sunrise Co-Superintendent/ Watertown Cornerstone. 76 BS South Dakota State; 80 MDiv Asbury; 02 DMin Bethel Theological Seminary. Joan 10/23/52; Joshua 3/9/78, Joseph 4/7/80, Heidi 10/10/82. SPURRELL MARILYN FE 11/18/49 Deacon & PM 74, Elder & FM 79. Apps: 74 School; 77 Plymouth Pk (TX); 78 RC Canyon Lake Assoc.; 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. 72 BS South Dakota State; 77 MTh. Perkins; 06 DMin Garrett-Evangelical. Nichole 2/11/80, Amy 9/29/82. STEIN, K. JAMES RE 12/22/29 PM51; Elder & FM 56. Appts: 52 Kidder; 53 Casselton/Chaffee; 53 School; 56 Patterson Christ, N.J.; 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 4/26/31; Mary 5/14/58, Paul 2/9/63. STEMPSON, MARGARET (PEGGY) PE 10/20/82. PL 11; Commissioned & PM 13. Appts: 11 Pierre First Associate. 11 MDiv Illif. STEWART, DONNA M. RE 4/10/33 Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 91. Appts: 88 School; 89 Leola/Frederick/Barnard UCC; 93 Faulkton/Seneca, 96 Hitchcock/Broadland; 99 Retired. BS South Dakota State; MDiv North American Baptist. Steven 11/30/56, Karen 9/29/60, Susan 1/11/63. STEWART, RUSSELL A. PE 1/19/70. Commissioned and PM 10. Appts: 10 Brookings/SDSU Campus Ministry; 12 Alexandria/Ethan. 02 BA USD ; 10 MDiv Iliff. Dulcinea 8/27/70; Nicholas 5/6/95; Nathan 12/31/99.

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STOLP, GERALD A. RE 8/3/53 LP 88; Deacon & PM 90; Elder & FM 94 Appts: 88 Brothersfield; 89 Sioux Falls Hilltop and School; 92 Ben Clare/Rowena/Sioux Falls Hilltop; 96 Arlington/Lake Preston; 04 Aberdeen First; 05 Salem UnitedUMC/Montrose; 13 Retired. BA U of Sioux Falls; 92 MDiv North American Baptist. Carolyn 3/23/54; Robin 5/8/74, Jamie 8/16/76, Matthew 2/2/78. STUCKE, R. EARL RE 4/21/29 Trial & Deacon 60; Elder & FM 63. Appts: 60 School; 61 Student Supply Andover, NJ; 63 Colton/Chester; 10/66 Tripp Co. Larger Parish; 72 Huron Riverview/Virgil; 9/1/80 Sioux Falls Hilltop; 94 Retired. BS South Dakota State; MDiv Drew. Grace 3/2/29; Janet 11/15/55, Karen 7/13/58, Kathy 7/13/58, David 7/26/61, John 1/15/68. SYKES, RICHARD RE Deacon & PM 71; Elder & FM 74. Appts: 94 Transfered from Nebraska; 94 Wimbledon/Kensal; 98 Murdo/Draper; 1/15/00 Leave of Absence; 2000 Retired. BA Rutgers; MDiv Eastern Baptist. Peggy 6/5/53. THRALL, CORY FL. 4/25/73. Appt: 14 Bismark Legacy. TIESZEN, WAYNE L. RE 11/30/40 Deacon & PM 75; Elder & FM 79 (Nebraska Conf.). Appts: 84 Transferred to SD; 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; MDiv Iliff. Terri 12/27/58, David 5/19/64, Mark 6/2/65, Ora 9/17/65, Lara 4/2/68, Jon 7/23/69, Joe 8/19/70. TKACH, ROD FE 1/5/56 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. BS Jamestown; MDiv Asbury; PhD Southern. Marilyn 1/7/56; Justin 3/15/81, Ben, 5/2/84. TOEPKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;FLOYD, MARTIN C. FE 4/27/58 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 93. Appts: 87 Ione, Calif.; 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. 80 BS University of Redlands; 87 MDiv Pacific School of Religion. Tammy 6/2/61; Andrea 12/1/92, Tyler 11/2/95. TOWLER, JAMES G. RE 4/26/29 Trial & Deacon 51 (MN); Elder & FM 55. Appts: 64 Transferred to ND, Fargo First; 68 Bowbells/Coteau/Kenmare; 71 Arthur/Hunter/Erie; 76 Langdon-Hannah; 82 Transferred to SD, Miller/Greenleaf; 87 Timber Lake/Timber Lake ALC (ELCA)/Isabel UCC/Timber Lake ABC; 92 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance; 94 Retired. BA Mankato; MDiv Drew; DMin McCormick. Arlene 3/8/28; Dwight 5/19/60, Karri 9/19/62. TRACY, JOY PL 12/23/ 64. PL 8/1/12. Appts: 8/1/12 Henry/Kellerton (1/4 time); 14 Clark/Garden City/ Henry/ Kellerton (1/4 time). 2014 Sioux Falls Seminary. Mark 2/20/65.

TRACY, MARK PL 2/20/65. PL 8/1/12. Appts: 8/1/12 Henry/Kellerton (1/4 time); 14 Clark/Garden City/ Henry/ Kellerton. 2014 Sioux Falls Seminary. Joy 12/23/64. TRAPP, DEAN A. FE 4/8/61 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. 83 BA Westmar; 86 MDiv St Paul. Susan 7/13/62; Kimberly 3/19/89, Alyssa 8/31/91, Erika 9/27/94. TREFZ, REBECCA FE 5/6/76 Commissioned and PM 2005. FM 08 Appts: 05 Rapid City Canyon Lake Assoc.; 10 Brandon Celebration; 14 Director of Ministries. 98 BA Simpson; 05 MDiv Garrett Evangelical. Steven 2/16/80; Brady 7/28/06, Henry 11/29/08. TREFZ, STEVE FE 2/16/80 Commissioned 2005. FM 08. Appts: 05 Piedmont; 08 Family Leave; 14 Conference Equipper of Lay Servant Ministries (1/4 time). BS SDSU; 05 MDiv Garrett-Evangleical. Rebecca 5/6/76; Brady 7/28/06, Henry 11/29/08.

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TURNER, MARK FL 10/25/56 FL Appts: 06 Burke/Herrick/Jamison, NE. BA Iowa. Angela 11/11/60; Mary 5/16/83; Alex 3/10/88 TYLER, JENNIFER “Jen” PE 5/3/84 Commission & PM 12; Appts.: 12 Clark/Garden City; 14 Wahpeton Evergreen. 06 BA Simpson College; 09 MDiv. Garrett-Evangelical. ULMER, RODNEY FL 9/6/64 FL. Appts: 01 Marion/Dickey/Jud. Melissa 7/6/66; Morgyn 10/6/86, Greysen 8/23/91; Tanya 3/12/96. UNKENHOLZ, RICHARD A. RE 12/21/27 Deacon & PM 53 (North Indiana); Elder & FM 56 (North Indiana). Appts: 10/50 Monson; 52 Monson/Taylor; 55 Marion First; 57 Transfer to ND; 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 7/7/30; Mark 3/23/54, Jeanne 1/20/56, Carol Sue 11/24/58, David 6/20/62. VAN ESSEN, ALBARTUS “Bert” L. RE 9/20/47 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 6/26/72, Gerad 6/26/76, Andrew 9/19/79. VAN TASSEL, GUSTAV K. RE 1/25/26 Trial 49; Deacon 53; FM 54; Elder 55. Appts: 45 Student Supply Artesian/ Farwell; 49 Rockham/Miranda; 51 School; 51 Epworth, Matamoras, PA; 54 Iroquois/Esmond; 57 Iroquois Larger Parish; 58 Redfield; 67 Watertown First; 82 Executive Director UM Foundation & Director Stewardship & Financial Services, Mitchell; 85 Executive Director UM Foundation; 7/1/92-Interim DFAS; 1/31/93 Retired. BA Dakota Wesleyan; BD Drew; DD Dakota Wesleyan. Doretta (Sally) 7/8/30; JoLynn 2/15/54, Keith 12/6/56, Jan 11/23/63. VEGLAHN, L. DONALD RE 12/22/33 Trial 60 (IA Conf); Transferred to SD 62; Elder & FM 62. Appts: 62 Howard/ Roswell; 65 Spearfish; 69 Brookings; 84 Southern District Superintendent; 90 Sioux Falls Asbury; 95 Retired. Nancy 7/17/39; Dan 4/9/61, Ruth 5/27/65. VETTER, BRANDON FE 1/20/81 Commissioned & PM 05. Elder & FM 09 Appts: 05 School; 06 Dakota Wesleyan Campus Ministry; 14 Mitchell Fusion. BA Dakota Wesleyan University; 06 M.Div Asbury Theological Sem. Victoria 4/29/81; Miranda 9/29/08, Elijah 3/29/11. VONDERGEEST, CRAIG FE 11/22/67 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 Ministry. Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC; BA Concordia; MDiv Princeton; PhD Union Theological Seminary. Nathan 1/10/00, Maren 11/15/02, Rachel 11/8/04. VORE, JEFF PL 2/5/50 PL 8/1/11. Appts: 11 McCook Lake ARK UMC (1/2 time); 14 North Sioux City Ark (1/2 time). 72 BS Ohio State University. Bonnie 10/27/52; Bryan 3/27/83, Craig 5/31/83. VORLAGE, TIMOTHY FE 6/1/55 Deacon & PM 99; Elder & FM 02. Appts: 98 Britton; 03 Cando/Starkweather/Egeland PC-USA/Rock Lake/Rolla.; 06 Langdon; 12 Hitchcock/Broadland. 79 AS Gavilon CC; 95 BS University of NY, Regents College; 98 MDiv United Theological Seminary. Katie 6/4/50; Nicholas 11/4/82, Zachary 5/22/87. WAISANEN, CORI FE 4/10/50 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 91 School; 8/1/92 Pierre Southeast-Blunt; 98 Wessington Springs; 2000 Attend School.; 06 Flandreau/Egan, 08 Linton/Sterling/Moffit; 12 Linton / Sterling. BA Trinity Bible College; MDiv Asbury; D Miss Asbury. James 1/15/51; Seth 4/29/76, Alisha 6/25/80, Kobe 6/29/05.

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WAISANEN, JAMES FE 1/15/51 Deacon & PM 91; Elder & FM 94. Appts: 91 School; 8/1/92 Pierre First; 98 Tulare United; 06 Medical Leave. BA Trinity Bible College; MDiv Asbury. Cori 4/10/50; Seth 4/29/76, Alisha 6/25/80. WALKES, ROLAND R. RE 1/11/23 Deacon 46; Elder & FM 50. Appts: 44 Butler; 47 School; 49 Tigard, OR; 50 Monroe/ Brothersfield; 52 Yankton; 60 McLaughlin; 66 Eureka/Artas; 79 Clark/Garden City; 84 Retired. BA Westmar; BD Evangelical. Verlaine 3/23/24; Janice 1/3/57, Jonathan 8/20/59. WALL, C. ROBERT RE 1/30/45 Elder & PM (Orders recognized) 83; FM 84. Appts: 82 Murdo-Draper; 84 Watertown First; 9/1/89 Rapid City South Maple; 93 Leave of Absence; 02 Honorable Location; Retired BA N Iowa; MDiv Bethel. Geraldine (Gerrie) 5/12/45; Jacqueline 7/23/69, Sonja 5/5/76, Carla 5/22/79. WALTERS, GARY FE 5/23/70 Commissioned 2000; Elder and FM 04. Appts: 00 White River/Mission; 03 Gettysburg/ Onida/Agar; 06 Bismarck McCabe; 10 RC Knollwood Heights/Rapid Valley; 11 Rapid Valley. 94 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 99 MDiv Asbury. Laura 7/21/71; Nicholas, 6/11/99, Alexandra 3/21/01, Andrew 1/28/03. WALTERS, LAURA FD 7/21/71 Commissioned 00; Deacon and FM 04. Appts: 00 White River/Mission (LTFT); 03 Gettysburg/Onida/Agar (LTFT); 06 Transitional Leave; 9/1/06 Bismarck McCabe ( 1/2 time); 10 Family Leave. 93 BA Dakota Wesleyan; 99 MDiv Asbury. Gary 5/23/70; Nicholas, 6/11/99, Alexandra 3/21/01, Andrew 1/28/03.

WALTNER, TRAVIS PL. 6/21/81 13 Embrace (3/4 time). Jessica 8/21/83. WARD, MICHAEL FE 09/04/57 PM 85, Elder & FM 87. Appts: 98 Transfer to Dakotas Conf; 98 Wimbledon/Kensal; 06 Faulkton/Seneca, 08 Milnor/Wyndmere/Sheldon. 79 BA SUNY Plattsburgh; 85 MDiv Colgate Rochester Divinity School. Karen 5/5/58. WATT, DONALD A. RE 11/20/50 Transfer from Arkansas 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 1/26/49; Andrew 5/7/76, Nathan 7/8/78. WEBER, ADAM FE 3/23/82 Commissioned & PM 07. Elder & FM 10. Appts: 07 Sioux Falls Embrace Extension; 2/20/2011 Embrace. 04 BA Augustana; 07 MDiv. Asbury. Becky 10/31/81; Hudson 2/13/07, Wilson 5/26/08, Grayson 11/28/10. WENZEL, WARREN RE 3/19/42 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 Linton/Moffit/Braddock. BA Westmar; MDiv Evangelical. Iva 6/4/43; Andrew 11/13/67, John 7/7/69, Timothy 6/12/74. WHALEY, RUSSELL FE 11/11/62 Deacon & PM 96; Elder & FM 01. 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. BS South Dakota. MDiv Perkins. George 10/31/01, Chloe and Emily 2/5/04.

WHETSEL, TERESA FL 11/2/71. PL 13. Appts: 13 Arlington/Lake Preston/Lake Preston UCC. Virgil 11/18/70; Aiden 10/7/97, Kade 1/9/99, Logan 8/9/01.

WHIPKEY, BARRY FL 10/4/55. Licensed 04. Appts: 04 Larimore/Arvilla PC-USA/Emerado PC-USA; 07 Huron Riverview/ Virgil; 13 Madison. Debbie 1/15/57; Cory 12/20/75, Annie 4/11/80, Barry Lee 7/15/85.

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WHITMER, LOU FL 1/29/54 FL Licensed 07 Appts: 07 Kimball/Kimball PC-USA/Kimball ELCA; 11 Mitchell; 13 Aberdeen North Highland. Business NDSSS. WIGEN, A. JULIAN RE 1/9/41 Trial & Deacon 64; Elder & FM 67. Appts: 63 School; 67 Tioga/Columbus; 70 EnderlinSheldon; 72 Transferred to SD, 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; 03 Retired. PhB ND; MDiv Garrett; DMin McCormick. Lois 7/15/41; Amy 10/25/62, Diana 1/31/66, Malea 11/9/70. WILSON, PEARY A. RE 6/19/44 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; 92 Bismarck McCabe; 98 Southwest District Superintendent; 04 Lead/Deadwood; 06 Retired; 11 Edgemont/Pringle (LTFT); 13 Rapid City First (3/4 time). BA Dakota Wesleyan; MDiv Garrett. Eileen 3/19/46; Brian 2/3/72, Darshan 2/19/75. WILSON, RUSSELL C. RE 12/25/37 Deacon & PM 62; Elder & FM 64. Appts: 64 Wakonda/Irene; 66 Howard; 70 Sabbatical Leave; 73 Kansas St. U. Manhattan; 76 Auburn Univ; 00 Retired WINCKLER, JOEL FE 2/24/66 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. 88 BA Asbury; 94 MDiv Asbury. Kris 6/9/58. WINKELMAN, NORMAN E. RE 10/14/32 PM 53, Elder & FM 57. Appts: 54 School; 57 Bowbells/Coteau; 61 Fargo Edgewood; 68 Bismarck Calvary; 79 Wahpeton/Great Bend; 87 Jamestown St. Paul’s; 95 Retired. BA Westmar; MDiv Evangelical. DeLette 4/25/35; Brent 11/8/56, Mark 10/23/59, Darcy 12/15/67. WINSTRYG, MARVIN RA 2/27/47 License to Preach 90; PM 93; AM 96. Appts: 90 Salem/Dazey/Leal; 92 Steele/Tuttle/ Robinson; 99 Minot Faith/Des Lacs; 00 Geddes/Delmont; 9/29/01 Mooseheart Children’s Village; 02 Devil’s Lake; 08 Washburn/Center/Turtle Lake; 1/1/10 Retired; 12 Presho/Kennebec/Reliance; 13 Elgin / Ebenezer UCC. BA Bethany Nazarene. Helen 7/14/48; Eric 6/26/72, Trenten 7/10/75. WU, DAVID RE 7/9/40 Deacon & PM 69; Elder & FM 71. Appts: 68 St. Thomas/Glasston/Hamilton; 70 School; 71 Linton; 76 General Board of Global Ministries, World Division, Singapore; 96 General Board of Global Ministries, New York; 05 Retired. BA Barrington; MDiv Asbury; ThD Union. YI, CHANG FE 02/02/77 Commissioned & PM 08; Elder and FM 2011. Appts: 06 Alexandria/Ethan; 12 Grand Forks Zion. 02 BS Ulsan Univ; 06 MDiv. Wesley Theological Sem. Youna Rhee 1/27/77; Grace Sun Woo 11/1/11. ZACHRISON, DAYNE FE 7/28/72 Commissioned & PM 02. Elder & FM 05. Appts: 01 Yankton/Gayville/Volin; 04 Watertown First; 10 Clark/Garden City; 12 Valley City Epworth. BA Jamestown, ND; MDiv. St. Paul. Aimee 3/27/72; Camille 1/3/05. ZECK, RICHARD “Rich” W. FE 10/8/63 Deacon & PM 88; Elder & FM 91. Appts: 88 School; 89 Yankton/Gayville/Volin; 92 McCook Lake; 02 Fargo First; 13 Brookings First. 86 BS South Dakota State; 89 MDiv Garrett-Evangelical. Bonnie 10/13/63; Addison 12/9/94, Carter 3/9/97, Foster 1/30/02, Sheridan 2/26/04. ZERFACE, PEGGY RE 9/23/50 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; 1/1/13 Retired; 1/1/13 Fargo First (3/4 time). 72 BS Valley City State; 88 MDiv St. Paul. ZIEBARTH, STEVEN J. FE 9/20/49 Deacon & PM 80; Elder & FM 82. Appts: 80 School; 81 Gregory/Iona; 88 Mitchell; 92 School of Mines Campus Ministry; 96 Sioux Falls Southern Hills; 10 Canton. 76 BS Dakota State; 81 MDiv Iliff. Kathryn 1/30/51; Hillari 6/17/73, Jonathan 12/19/77.

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Other Than Full Members, Associate Members, Provisional Members, Licensed Local Pastors and Retired Members. This includes elders of another confrence, full members of anoother demonination, lay supply, and Certified Lay Ministers (CLM).

BAMBAS, DAVID (UCC-LP): Appts: 12/1/2010 Elk Point United-UMC, UCC BROWN, HEATHER (ELCA): Appts: 09 Lansford UMC, ELCA BURGER, DEBORAH (PCUSA): Appts: 09 Bottineau United UMC, PCUSA DAUGHERTY, ROBBIE (SY) Appts: 09 Drayton/Pembina/Joliette/Humboldt FISHER, DAVID 11/19/62 (AOG) Appts: 11/4/02 Cleveland. BA Trinity Bible College; MDiv AOG Theological Seminary; DMin Southwest Theological Seminary. Patricia 9/23/61; Nikolas (Jordan) 8/24/80, Noah (Joshua) 11/8/89, Nazareth (Jared) 7/25/01. HENSCHEN, PAUL (PCUSA) Appt: 09 Ellendale United-UMC, PCUSA HESFORD, JOHN (ELCA) Appts: 06 Dunseith/Peace ELCA. HILTON, GEOFF 7/25/75 SY Appts: 2/1/04 Bantry; 05 Velva. BA Minot State. Jennifer 9/9/78. HOUSER-JANKORD, LORAH (UCC-LP) Appts: 09 Tulare United UMC, UCC JUNKER, DAREN 4/24/67 (AB) Appts: 02 Elkton/Elkton UCC Bonnie 5/04/66; Dana 9/27/92, Michael 8/31/94, Daniel 4/6/00, David 4/06/00. KEIL, PAUL (AOG) Appts: 9/12/00 Park River Federated. LAYTON, JEAN (UCC); Licensed 8/1/2011 Appts: 01 Garretson. M.Ed SDSU; MA USD; PhD Univ. of NE; M.Div North American Baptist. MAXTED, WARREN (AOG) Appts: 01 Beach Community MILLER, WADE 4/5/69 (DOC) 11 Arthur/Casselton 91 BA Texas Christian Univ.; 92 M.B.A. Texas Christian Univ.; 95 M.Div. Christian Theological Sem. Theta W. 10/27/69; Clarissa 11/26/01, Quinn 9/16/04. PEACOCK, THOMAS (OR) Appts: 12 Edgemont. NORLAND, LINDA (CLM) 2/21/74 Appts: 13 Hartford PECK, DONALD J. 8/10/58. SY Appts: 95 Leola/Frederick/Barnard UCC. BS Franklin Univ. Deirdre 5/16/62; Daniel 5/21/88, David 11/26/90, Douglas 7/16/92, Diana 4/4/95. RINEARSON, RICHARD OE Appts: 80 Todd / Mellette; 83 Iona; 84 School; 87 Coumbia Pstoral Counseling Center, Vancouver, WA; 1/14/90 Miller / Greeleaf; 93 Hands Together; 5/15/94 Leave of Abesence; 95 Huron First; 98 School; 14 Dickinson. BA Augustana; MDiv Garrett-Evangelical; DMin Chciago. Linda Renaud 831/53. ROBERTS, JOHN (OR) Appt: 13 Fargo First Recoverty Minitry SEAMANS, BRIAN (UCC) Appts: 14 Alpenea/ Alpena UCC SIEFKEN, LOREN/PAT SY Appts: 11 Bath SMITH, MARGARET SY Appts: 2000 Hoople; 06 Crystal SNETHEN, RON (Nazarene) Appts: 92 Colome. SCHUBERT, DARYL (ELCA) Appts: 14 Kimball Portestant Parish TRENT, JUSTIN 7/17/75 (CLM) 12 Appts: 12 Fairburn. Melody 11/24/74; Ashley 12/24/96, Duane 3/18/04. ROBERTS, JOHN (OR TRUESDELL, JAMES (UCC) Appt: 08 DeSmet UMC, UCC WALKER, CLINT (AB) Appt: 11 Hot Springs Federated-UMC/AB/PCUSA. WELLSANDT-ZELL, RHONDA (ELCA) Appt: 08 Woonsocket UMC, ELCA/Forestburg ELCA WERTH, JOHN (PC-USA) Appts: 02 Hamilton. WOBBEMA, PEGGY JO (UCC) Appts: Mellette Northwestern / Mansfield PC-USA/ Brentford UCC

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REYNOLDS, JEANNINE 3/28/39 Deaconess 1996. Positions: 1996-1998 Social Worker, Virginia Conference; 1998-2002 Church and Community Worker, UM Cooperative Mins. of Madison County, Fla.; 2002 \Ch. & Comm. Wkr., UM Pierre Area Community Mins. (UMPACM); 06 Retired. BA in Social Work, University of Kentucky. PETERSON, KATIE 6/2/72 Deaconess. 2001; Church and Community Worker 2004. US-2 1998-2000 United Methodist Neighborhood Centers, Memphis, TN. 2001-2006 East Sub District, Fayetee County, TN; 2006-20013 God’s Country Copperative Parish, Eastern Upper Peninsula, MI; 2014 Out in Faith Bakken Oil Rush Ministry, Williston, ND.

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Jubilee Clergy

Rev. Donald Legge

Rev. John Hisel

Rev. Roberrt Simmons

Rev. Warren Wenzel

Rev. Rev. Charles Sommers

Reflections from Jubilee Clergy Those clergy celebrating 50 years in ministry were invited to share reflections about their ministry. The following are reflections submitted for 2013 and 2014. Jubilee Clergy 2013 First, I would like to thank the Conference Committee on Archives and History for their recognition of all clergy who have reached the Jubilee status of 50 years of ministry. As for my activity in post-retirement, it has been just three short years. However, I have found time to enjoy my interests in carpentry, woodworking and helping others with small projects. I also go back to the family farm and help my brother with some of the planting and harvesting. Summers find us camping with our 5th wheel camper enjoying the parks and sites of North Dakota. I also play softball on Monday nights. We continue to attend McCabe UMC in Bismarck where I have the honor of being Pastor Emeritus. Life has been great! Art Scanson

Jubilee Clergy 2014

Fifty years is a long time but it is also a short time. It is interesting to think back to what was going through my mind 50 years ago. I had no clue then as to what those decisions would lead to but trusting in God so many blessings have been experienced. I thank the people of the Williston, Grenora, and Tioga churches; Mohall, Sherwood, and Tolley; Bowman and Mound Presbyterian; Harvey, Chaseley, and Martin; Fairmount, Bethany, and Rosholt; and finally Linton, Braddock and Moffit churches. These people have blessed me and my family in many ways. It has been a great journey. Hopefully I have been a blessing to some of them. North Dakota is mostly Roman Catholic and Lutheran. Many of my colleagues in ministry were from those traditions. And the future of rural ministry will need to be for us as United Methodists, a more ecumenical approach than in the past. God will lead. We have made our retirement home in Langdon, ND. We have spent some winters doing Nomad projects, and have served as interim pastor at three different Lutheran churches (ELCA) near our home. Warren Wenzel

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Jim and Kathie Konsor operate a Mobile Free Thrift Center in Watford City, North Dakota as part of the Bakken Oil Rush Ministry.

Katie Peterson, Deaconess serves as a church and community worker for the Out in Faith Ministry in Williston, North Dakota. Out in Faith reaches out those in need in the Bakken Oil Rush Region.

Bishop Bruce R. and Char Ough deliver their donations for the Bakken Mobile Free Thrift Center. Over 12,000 items were collected at the Dakotas Annual Conference Sesssion in Rapid City, South Dakota. 194

XI. RULES & POLICIES Structure and Rules of Order DEFINITIONS

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 2012 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 mission. +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, measureable steps to meet these criteria lacks integrity and/or vitality. Therefore, a congregation adjudged not to have made specific, measureable 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 2.2. 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 2012 Book of Discipline). 2.4. Conference Lay Leader. The Conference Lay Leader 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 2012 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. (¶603.8 of the 2012 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,

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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 congregation. 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. 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 (¶¶611-620), 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 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. 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 twelve members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link; in addition, the conference lay leader, 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 Director of Ministries, the Director of Leadership Development, the Director of Camping and Youth Ministries 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 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.

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3.3.2. Membership. The Equipping Missional Congregations 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 functions of this Link shall be voting members. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Bishop, the Director of Ministries, 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. 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 a commission or committee on Christian unity and interreligious concerns as specified in ¶642 of the Discipline and maintaining the connectional relationship between the General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns 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 twelve members, who include one representative from each of the standing committees relating to this Link; in addition to these twelve 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 Associate Director of Missional Impact, the Director of Ministries and a District Superintendent. 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 2012 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 2012 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 meet at the call of the Bishop. 3.5.1. Membership. 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. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Director of Financial and Administrative Services, the Director of Ministries, the Director of the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation, and a District Superintendent. 3.5.2. Standing Committees of the Generating Missional Resources Link shall be ex officio members without vote: the Associate Director of Missional Impact, the Director of Ministries and a District Superintendent. development, congregational vitality, and missional impact initiatives. The Link shall meet at the call of the Bishop. 3.5.1. Membership. 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. The following shall be ex officio members without vote: the Director of Financial and Administrative Services, the Director of Ministries, the 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 Discipline, and shall

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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 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 of the 2012 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 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. It shall be made up of the 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 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 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 7.5 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 Leader, Associate Lay Leader and District Lay Leaders according to Rule 7.9 and 7.10. g) to be amenable to the Annual Conference. 3.6.2. Membership. The Common Table shall have nine members: a representative of the cabinet; the conference lay leader or associate lay leader; a representative from CCFA; three laypersons and three clergypersons 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, the 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. 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 ( ¶355), involuntary retirement (¶358.3), or administrative location (¶360) are properly 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 (¶362.2) 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 7.5. The Committee on Nominations shall have twelve 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 the Conference Lay Leader, the Conference Secretary, the Director of Leadership Development and the Director of Ministries.

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3.7.4. Committee on Records, Rules, and Procedures. Each year, the 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 Director of Ministries ad interim. b) 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. For the quadrennium ending in 2016, standing committees will include a Board of Camping and Retreat Ministries, and a Conference Council of Youth Ministries—each 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 nonstanding committees. Section 4: Staffing 4.1. District Superintendents. The Dakotas Annual Conference shall have four districts, each with a full-time District Superintendent. 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 Director of Ministries and the Director of Financial and Administrative Services. 4.3. Director of Ministries 4.3.1 The 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 Director of Financial 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. 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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. Director of Camping, Retreats, and Youth Ministries 4.6.1 Responsibilities: a) to care for the program, leadership development, promotion, and administration relating to conference-wide programming relating to camping, retreats, and youth 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. Section 5: Ministry Teams Clergy Ministry Teams. Recognizing that The United Methodist Church is a community saved by grace through faith, centered in Christ, grounded in Scripture, and connected with one another, the clergy under appointment within the bounds of the Dakotas Annual Conference affirm the Wesleyan heritage of covenantal relationships by participating in the Ministry Team to which they are appointed by the Bishop. 5.1.1. Purpose. The purpose of the Clergy Ministry Team is a) to provide fellowship and support. b) to encourage spiritual and personal growth. c) to coach and to nurture each other in working through the joys, challenges, and transitions of ministry. d) to help one another become more effective in ministry. e) to discern opportunities for shared ministry and mission. f) to hold each other accountable to the covenant of the Clergy Ministry Team, including mandatory participation. 5.1.2. Each Clergy Ministry Team is responsible for determining how it will fulfill the stated purpose of the Clergy Ministry Team. 5.1.3. Organizational Clarifications a) Each Ministry Team will be lead by a Presiding Elder appointed by the Bishop. b) The Dakotas Conference shall provide annual training for the Presiding Elder. c) Retired clergy appointed to serve a local church are also appointed to a Clergy Ministry Team. d) Clergy Ministry Teams shall gather regularly, with monthly meetings being the norm. e) Exceptions shall be negotiated among the Presiding Elder, the Clergy Ministry Team, and the District Superintendent. f) District Superintendents shall meet periodically with each Clergy Ministry Team to build relationships, share information, and enjoy fellowship with its members. 5.1.4. Expectations of Clergy Ministry Teams. Faithful attendance and participation of all appointed Team members. 5.1.4.2. Each member shall exhibit a high level of professionalism by: a) respecting confidentiality. b) holding one another accountable to the professional responsibilities and expectations of pastoral ministry. c) speaking and acting out of mutual respect and courtesy. d) modeling Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules.” e) affirming the core values of the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. f) strengthening connectionalism within the covenant community. g) nurturing relationships that will support team members in times of personal, family, and professional transition. Mutual care shall be extended in the critical times of appointment changes. h) Presiding Elders shall share pastoral care concerns with the District Superintendent with the consent of the Team members. 5.2. Lay Servant Ministry Teams. We affirm the value of United Methodist connectionalism by encouraging laity to work together in mission and ministry beyond the local church, including but not limited to the Ministry Team’s area. Some ways in which laity have already chosen to share in ministry are: training events, combined confirmation classes or Bible study groups, mission events, shared mission projects, outreach, marketing, and worship. As the Dakotas Annual Conference, we already have a rich history of working together through United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, Annual Conference youth events, camps, Lay Servant Leaders, Dakota Marketplace /Mission in Motion, and so forth. 5.2.2. Recognizing laity as a vital part of the ministry of the local and global church, Lay Ministry Teams are urged to strengthen connections and alliances for the purposes of: a) fostering relationships. b) improving communications. c) encouraging spiritual growth. d) promoting personal and leadership growth. e) exploring joint ministry opportunities. f) advocating community and global action to meet the ever changing needs in and beyond our local communities. 5.2.3. To allow flexibility for each Team’s circumstances, each Team may establish its own organizational and leadership procedures. By sharing leadership and resources, and by providing mutual support and accountability, we do ministry better when we do it together. 5.2.4. Lay Servant Ministry Team Coordinators shall be selected by the District Superintendent in consultation with the District Lay Leader. Training will be provided for the Lay Servant Ministry Team Coordinators through the District Superintendent and District Lay Leader. Section 6: District Agencies 6.1. 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.

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6.2. 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 eleven members as specified in that paragraph. 6.3. 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 7: Standing Rules 7.1. 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 ex-officio members) being elected annually. 7.2. 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. 7.3. 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, or a district agency shall not be counted towards this limit. 7.4. 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. 7.5. 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. 7.6. 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 7.5. 7.7. General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegate Elections 7.7.1. 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. 7.7.2. 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 Lay Leader will take responsibility for this task. 7.7.3. 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. 7.7.4. 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. 7.7.5. 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. 7.7.6. 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. 7.7.7. The counting of ballots shall be undertaken by a team of tellers as directed by the Annual Conference Secretary. 7.7.8. When all elections are completed, the Annual Conference Secretary shall send certification of election to the General Conference Secretary. 7.7.9. 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. 7.7.10. 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. 7.7.11. 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. 7.8. 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. 7.9. Conference Lay Leader. The Conference Lay Leader and Associate Lay Leader 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 7.2 in instances where the person was elected to complete half or less of an unfinished term. In such cases, the Conference Lay Leader and/or Associate Lay Leader 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 Lay Leader and Associate Lay Leader.

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7.10. District Lay Leader. In the same year as the Conference Lay Leader is elected, the Common Table shall determine the method for the lay members in each district to nominate and elect a district lay leader. District lay leaders serve a quadrennial term and may succeed themselves once, except according to Rule 7.2 in instances where a person was elected to complete half or less of an unfinished term. 7.11. Lay Members of Annual Conference and Lay Equalization In accordance with section VI of the Constitution of The United Methodist Church, Paragraph 32, Article I, of the Discipline (2012), the lay membership of Annual Conference shall be elected as follows: A. According to the Book of Discipline (2012), 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 lay leader -District lay leaders -Conference president of United Methodist Women -Conference president of United Methodist Men -Conference director of Lay Speaking Ministries -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.” (Paragraph 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.): -Associate lay leader -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 Director of Finance and Administrative Services -Conference Secretary -Conference Historian -Dakotas United Methodist Foundation Director -Director of Leadership Development -Associate Director of Communications -Associate Director of Missional Impact -Conference Statistician -Conference Journal Editor -Camping and Youth Ministries Director -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. -Lay Servant Ministry Team Coordinators -Certified Lay Ministers 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

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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 members of the Dakotas Annual Conference is divided by the number of 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 7.11.a. and b. (by virtue of office) Illustration of this formula: Total Dakotas Conference Membership reported in the 2010 Journal = 38,602 Total Number of Pastoral Charges reported in the 2010 Journal = 172 38,602/172 = 224 average members per charge Examples: Sioux Falls First – 1229 members/224 = 5.48 or 5 additional lay members Bismarck McCabe – 1072 members/224 – 4.78 or 5 additional lay members Mitchell First – 829 members/224 = 3.71 or 4 additional lay members Pierre First – 708 members/224 = 3.16 or 3 additional lay members Winner – 452 members/224 = 2.02 or 2 additional lay members Williston – 336 members/224 = 1.51 or 2 additional lay members Celebration – 328 members/224 = 1.46 or 1 additional lay member 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 7.11.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. 7.12. Financial Year. January 1 to December 31. 7.13. 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. 7.14. Conference Journal 7.14.1 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. 7.15. 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. 7.16. Definitions of and Changes to the Structure, Rules, and Policies 7.16.1. 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 6 of these Structure and Rules, may be modified by a simple majority vote of the Annual Conference. 7.16.2. 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. 7.16.3. 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. 7.16.4. Ex-Officio. Membership by virtue of office is voice with vote unless otherwise specified. Section 8: Rules of Order 8.1. 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. 8.2. 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. 8.3. 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. 8.4. All Motions in the Affirmative. All motions brought to the floor of the Conference shall be worded in the affirmative. 8.5. Business Items 8.5.1. 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. 8.5.2. Any item not meeting the requirements of Rule No. 8.5.1 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. 8.5.3. Appropriate items submitted by the Dakotas Youth Annual Conference will be reviewed by the Sessions Committee for possible consideration by the Annual Conference. 8.5.4. 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.

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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 Recommendations

Revised June 2014 I. Travel Fund 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: Actual expenses up to $60 per day maximum for lodging and meals. 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. When retired pastors, spouses of deceased pastors, and pastors on disability are returning to Annual Conference, if travel is from outside the Conference geographical borders, the travel reimbursement will be based upon one round trip within the Conference borders with the calculations based upon the closest point of border entry for the individual involved. 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. D. This policy does not apply to lay and ministerial members of Annual Conference traveling to and/or from the site of the Annual Conference session. 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 Office of Finance and Administrative Services and signed/approved by the appropriate chairperson. 4. Sending all vouchers directly to the Conference Office of Finance and Administrative Services 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 expenditures 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. 1. No budget requests shall be brought to the CCFA without prior approval of the appropriate conference council, board, committee, commission or task force. 2. 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 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: 1. The grand total Conference budget may not be changed. 2. 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: 1. Submit annual financial reports to CCFA 30 days prior to the Annual Conference session following completion of the affected organizations fiscal year. 2. Submit a report for printing in the annual conference journal.

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3. Arrange for an annual audit. B. Bonding Requirements The Conference Treasurer shall be bonded in accordance with Para. 618 of the 2012 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 Treasurer’s 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 Conferences 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. Conference Treasurer/The Conference Director of Finance and Administrative Services (DFAS) shall be designated as the Conference Treasurer for all incorporated and unincorporated councils, boards, committees, commissions, and task forces of the Dakotas Annual Conference. 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 Director of Finance and Administrative Services: Human Relations Day, One Great Hour of Sharing, United Methodist Student Day, World Communion Sunday, Native American Ministries Sunday, Peace with Justice Sunday, Golden Cross Sunday, Children’s 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 council, acting jointly. (See Para 614.5 of the 2012 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 permisssion to have a Golden Cross Sunday. Repceipts from the offerring shall be used to support parish nurse program.s E. Children’s 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 in February. 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. Specifically, the CFC does not encourage the payment of honoraria because so many persons give dedicated time and services to the Annual Conference and receive no financial return. VII. Apportionment Method Part of how a United Methodist church fulfills their mission is through full and faithful participation in apportionments. In the Dakotas Conference, the method of apportionment shall be that each church gives a 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. For the year 2015, the percentage will be 16%. 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 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

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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 but will 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. Churches charted 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, CFC 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 para. 259.1a of the Discipline (2012) 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 (2012) 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 (2012) 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.

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. 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.

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.

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Policies for Dakotas Conference Salaries EXEMPT EMPLOYEES District Superintendents and Conference Directors The following policy was adopted by the Dakotas Annual Conference in 2004 (see page #157 of the 2004 Dakotas Conference Journal. This action directed that the salaries for District Superintendents and Conference 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. Associate Directors and Missionaries Associate Directors are exempt professional employees with special training or expertise to perform responsibilities in a specific area of ministry. Associate Directors include, but is not limited to, the camp site directors and the associate director of communications. Conference Missionaries are exempt professional employees who are certified by the General Board of Global Ministries for service as mission personnel. These persons are assigned by the bishop to a 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. In consultation with the Human Resources Committee, the employing agents will recommend a salary level for the next year’s salary pool. NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES Conference Support Staff Salaries The following Employee Salary Schedule shall apply to the Support Staff of the Conference Center. Every two years the Dakotas Conference Human Resources Committee shall review and evaluate the salary range structure, giving consideration to inflation, salary ranges within the community of Mitchell and related positions within The United Methodist Church. The Salary Schedule shall contain five (5) steps, with an ending figure, that represents the minimum and maximum salary for each position. New employees would be hired at Step 1 of the appropriate classification unless experience and qualifications give justification to beginning above the minimum, in which case the Employing Agent/Committee shall, in consultation with other Supervisors, make a request to the Conference Human Resources Committee. Each step within a position represents two (2) years. An employee may advance to the next stepfollowing two years in the first step and receiving two favorable reviews from the employee’s supervisors. An employee may advance in position/grade when a vacancy occurs. An employee must go through the hiring procedure to advance in position/grade when a new position is created. An employee may be upgraded in position/grade by action of the Conference Human Resources Committee. The following information lists the position classifications and progressive steps for Support Staff of the Dakotas United Methodist Conference Center. ENDING

POSITION: Secretary I Adm. Sec. I Adm. Sec. II

STEP 1: STEP 2: 15,125 16,125 18,175 20,175 20,275 22,275

STEP 3: 17,125 22,175 24,275

STEP 4 18,125 24,175 26,275

STEP 5: 19,125 26,175 28,275

SALARY: 20,125 28,175

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Part-time Position relating to Archivist: 15,138 13,138 14,138 Adm. Sec. II 10,238 11,138 12,138 Note: The “schedule” works as follows: Employment begins with a stated salary (within the salary range for that position based on education and experience at time of employment) for a particular position. At the end of first year (year a) the employee, with a favorable review, may receive a cost of living raise as determined by the Conference Human Resource Committee. At the end of the second year (year b) if the employee has received two (2) favorable reviews, they may move to the next Step. If an employee has not received two favorable reviews the employee remains at the same salary or receives only the cost of living increase. An employee must receive two favorable reviews before moving to the next Step. When an employee reaches the maximum salary within the range for the position, further increases depend upon adjustments in the “salary range schedule.” Footnote: The following policy was adopted by the Dakotas Annual Conference in 1997 (See page #23 1997 Dakotas Conference Journal.): “That the current Support Staff Policy as approved by the Conference Center Personnel Committee on 11/06/95 be adopted and the current salary schedule and structure remain in place.” The reference is to that above policy and salary schedule. The Conference Human Resources Committee again approved the above policy, structure schedule on 01/12/99. Conference Camping Staff The Board of Camp and Retreat Ministries has developed a salary pool for its employees. On an annual basis the Board will determine a percentage increase for the next year’s salary pool. The individual salaries are set at the discretion of the Director of Camping and Youth Ministries, based upon an individual’s performance and the availability of funds.

Equitable Compensation Revised: June, 2014

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 a pastor to allow them to focus their efforts on the ministry instead of seeking secondary employment. 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

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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 recom¬mended 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 Allow¬ance 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/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. 3) 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. 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/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 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Full Connection Clergy 59,970 58,094 58,724 57,158 55,606

x x x x x

65% 65% 65% 65% 65%

= = = = =

38,981 37,761 38,171 37,153 36,144

Less than Full Connection Clergy 59,970 x 62% = 37,181 58,094 x 62% = 36,018 58,724 x 62% = 36,409 57,158 x 62% = 35,438 55,606 x 62% = 34,476

The charges which received Equitable Compensation support in 2013 were: Belle Fourche, Beresford Zion, Eureka, Faulkton, Hazen/ Beulah, Langdon, Lisbon/Lisbon PC-USA, Enderlin, Mandan, McClusky/Goodrich/Chaseley, Pierre Southeast, Wall/Wasta, Webster/ Bristol-Butler, and White River/Mission

Pensions & Health Benefits Guidelines

Adopted: 1996/Amended through 2013 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 1. 1. 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 the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church. 2. MANDATORY CLERGY PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN: The Dakotas

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Annual Conference shall provide a conference health benefits plan for active United Methodist pastors under appointment by the presiding Bishop who meet eligibility requirements. Participation is mandatory for all United Methodist clergy appointed full time to a local church or to a unit of the conference when the conference is responsible for salary and benefits. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN a. No active United Methodist pastor can participate in the Conference Health Benefits Plan if they are appointed/employed less than full‑time. b. A lay employee of a salary paying unit normally scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week inclusively in a 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. c. 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. d. Participants appointed to medical leave and receiving CPP disability benefits and are Medicare Part B eligible can participate in the Conference Health Plan for retirees through One Exchange and can be eligible for a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) based on age 65 and their number of years of service. Those not eligible for Medicare Part B can 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 2015 and forward: 28% of participant’s actual premium, whether single or participant-plus-one or family) will be paid to the conference office. e. 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 2013: 27% of participant’s actual premium, whether single or participant plus one or family; for 2014: 28%; for 2015: 29%; for 2016 and forward: 30% 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. f. 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 12 month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. g. 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 12 month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. h. 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 12 month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. i. 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 12 month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. j. 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. k. 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 12 month Continuation Coverage provided by the plan. Participants pay 100% of premium. l. 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.” m. 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. 4. 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:

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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 (retirees under 65), a group plan under the auspices of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church and Extend Health (retirees 65 and older), a Medicare Individual Supplement Insurance Exchange. Eligibility Rules for Participating in the Conference Health Benefits Plan, HealthFlex (Retiree under 65) To participate in this health plan of the Conference in retirement:

1. 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 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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, Extend Health To participate in this health plan of the Conference in retirement:

1. 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); 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. 2. 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. 3. 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

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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. 5. 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, Extend Health or otherwise, in retirement. 6. Rules and policies included in the adoption agreements between the 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

1. For determining eligibility, the following service qualifies as full-time service: A member of this Conference who is an elder in full connection, associate member, provisional member on the elder track, or local pastor and is appointed full-time to either a local charge located 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. 2. Any retiree not participating in the health plan of this Conference will NOT be eligible for receiving a retiree HRA or premium support. 3. 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. 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. Determining Amount of HRA Contributions and Premium Support

1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. For retirees age 65 and older that are on Extend Health, their amount will be deposited in an HRA administered through Extend Health. 5. For retirees under the age of 65 that are on HealthFlex, their premium support will reduce the amount of the premium that the retiree is responsible for. (e.g. In 2014, the premium for a single policy is $8,076 annually. If a retiree is 62

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yr and has 30 years of service in and receives premium support in the amount of $1,341, the retiree must pay the remaining $6,735.) Retirees under the age of 65 who retired prior to 1/1/13 will be grandfathered in and calculations for premium support will be based on the old method used prior to the change to Extend Health. 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.

Guidelines for Applying for Disability Benefits

Amended: June 2013 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. Application shall proceed using the forms provided by the GBOP 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. 3. The Superintendent 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. If the decision is to “not endorse”, the Superintendent, after consultation with the applicant, may request that the file be forwarded to the GBOP. 7. Assuming endorsement and support by the Joint Committee, the Convener 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 the GBOP for application approval by the current disability insurance company. 8. The applicant shall be notified that the application and supporting materials have been submitted to the GBOP by the District Superintendent with whom she/he initiated the process. 9. 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 Adopted: 1995

Each Charge shall grant full time appointment clergy at least the following amount of paid vacation during each appointment year. Clergy with one to five years of service under appointment -- three (3) weeks including three Sundays for a total of 18 days. Clergy with six and more years of service under appointment -- four (4) week including four Sundays for a total of 24 days. Clergy with a less than full time appointment -- vacation time will be negotiated with the Pastor and Pastor Parish Relations Committee in consultation with the District Superintendent. Each Charge will grant its clergy two weeks, including one Sunday, for a total of 11 days for the purpose of continuing education and professional improvement during each appointment year. All clergy are expected to attend all sessions of the Annual Conference, including Sunday. Conference Sunday 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 vacation Sundays, Conference Sunday, and the Sunday of continuing education. 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. Clergy will inform the Pastor Parish Relations Committee of time needed for these responsibilities. 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 Parish Relations Committee when “compensation time” is taken.

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Any additional time for personal reasons or for educational purposes will be negotiated with the Clergy, the Pastor 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 charges.

Clergy Continuing Education Policies Adopted: 1996

The Board of Ordained Ministry of the Dakotas Annual Conference makes available $600.00 per quadrennium for each: 1. Elder or Deacon member of the conference in full connection, 2. Probationary member of the conference, 3. Diaconal minister who is a member of conference, and 4. 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 1. Determine and select the desired event. Each clergy person is to think through her/his needs and desires concerning continuing education and consult with their PPRC concerning observed needs. Out of that reflection choose what best fits the needs for this period of time. 2. 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. 3. 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: 1. Should an event be selected that does not grant CEUs, material describing â&#x20AC;&#x153;contact hoursâ&#x20AC;? within that event should be sent to the continuing education officer. 2. 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. 3. Each clergy member is encouraged to receive one-half (4) of her/his units outside the Annual Conference offerings. 4. Each January the clergy member is asked to submit a summary of continuing education experiences and units earned. This report is to be sent to the continuing education officer. Continuing Education forms can be found on our website: www.dakotasumc.org Mail to: Lori Broschat, 1502 5th Ave. NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301 (701) 662-2873 lbroschat@gmail.com

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT REPORTING FORM Dakotas Conference Board of Ordained Ministry 2013-2016 Quadrennium

NAME_______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ CHURCH_____________________________________________________________________ EVENT_______________________________________________________________________ LOCATION____________________________

DATES______________________________

NUMBER OF CREDITS__________________ 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. To receive credit for a Continuing Education event photo-copy this page, fill in the information and send to the person listed below. Credit can be given whether or not funds were requested. Reminder: these units also need to be reported on a pastor’s annual MOVE/STAY for District Superintendent’s records.

Lori Broschat, Continuing Education Coordinator 1502 5th Ave. NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301 (701) 662-2873 lbroschat@gmail.com

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Student Aid Guidelines Revised: 2012 by the Board of Ordained Ministry 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. 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 Division of Higher Education of The United Methodist Church. 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. Loan approval is contingent upon full-time satisfactory progress being made toward the completion of the appropriate Degree. 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 Loan-Grant Cap for aid available to a student while in seminary. C. In special circumstances (e.g. “matching aid scholarships”) 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. 2nd and 3rd year students shall be given priority. 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. 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. 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 Loan-Grant 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 5G have occurred. Principal and interest payments will continue until the loan is fully paid. Payment schedules will be prepared by the Conference Director of Finance and Administrative Services and forwarded to the Conference Loan Officer for transmittal to the aid recipient. Loan payments will be made to and the accounting thereof will reside with the Conference Office of Finance and Administrative Services. The Loan will be repaid in the following circumstances: A. If the aid recipient receives an appointment in an annual conference other than the Dakotas Annual Conference. B. If the aid recipient refuses to accept an appointment by the Dakotas Area Bishop within the boundaries of the DAC. C. If the aid recipient requests and receives a leave of absence, sabbatical leave or honorable location. D. 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. E. 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. F. If the aid recipient leaves seminary regardless of his/her intention to complete degree. G. 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. 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. 6. Service Conversion Privilege. The aid recipient may earn forgiveness of portions of the loan under the following circumstances. 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 Area Bishop within the boundaries of the DAC. Forgiveness will be granted yearly at Annual Conference. 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 fall within the provision of 5A through 5G 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. COURSE OF STUDY

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Some persons seek to serve in the Annual Conference through the approved Course of Study as outlined The United Methodist Discipline. Student Aid funds are available for Course of Study students. All aspects of the forgoing Student Aid Policy apply to those pursuing Course of Study with the following exceptions/ clarifications. 1. Course of Study 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. 2. Eligible expenses include tuition and fees, books, room and board (subject to conference Per Diem as per CFC policies), 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’s - with additional travel expenses left to the candidate). 3. Course of Study and Advanced Course of Study students will be eligible for an Overall Cap as determined by the DAC Board of Ordained Ministry. 4. Special situations of need may be appealed to the DAC Board of Ordained of Ministry. EDUCATIONAL DEBT REDUCTION SUPPORT FOR NEW PASTORS 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 ordination. The following stipulations determine eligibility. 1. All educational requirements for Elder’s Orders have been completed. 2. The applicant must be in a full-time appointment within the bounds of the Dakotas Annual Conference, however, less-thanfull-time appointments may receive grants on a pro rata basis. Appointments to attend school do not qualify. Debt Reduction support will cease with any termination of relationship with the DAC, or appointment outside the bounds of the conference. 3. The applicant will supply evidence of educational debt related to ministerial education. 4. Debt Reduction support is considered a loan-grant must be repaid or forgiven by service in the conference. 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 or COS loan/ grants. 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. 5. Special situations of need may be appealed to the DAC Board of Ordained of Ministry. Dakotas Conference UMC Box 460 Mitchell, SD 57301-0460 (605) 996-6552 dakumcom@dakotasumc.org FOR INFORMATION, IN 2012-2013 THE DAKOTAS BOARD OF MINISTRY HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING LEVELS OF AID. Yearly Loan Grant Maximum $2,000 Seminary Loan-Grant Cap $6,000 Course of Study Overall Cap $9,000 Interest Rate 7% Yearly Minimum Payments $500 Yearly Forgiveness $2,000 for Seminary and COS Loan/Grants Yearly Debt Reduction $1,000 Overall Debt Reduction $6,000 Yearly Forgiveness $1,000 for Debt Reduction Loan/Grants APPROVED 06/12 Clergy Ethics for Retired Pastors in Relation to the Local Church and Appointed Pastors Adopted by Board of Ordained Ministry on March 14, 2000 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. (P. 341.4) -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

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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. -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 All citations referring to The Book of Discipline (BOD) and the Book of Resolutions (BOR) are from the 2012 Edition. 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.I). Furthermore, “Violent, disrespectful, or abusive sexual expressions do not confirm sexuality as God’s good gift.” (BOD, ¶161.H). Definitions 1. “Sexual misconduct 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.” (BOR, p. 134). Furthermore, “the use of pornography in church programs, on church premises or with church property by persons in ministerial roles (lay and clergy) is a form of sexual misconduct.” (BOR, p. 155) 2. “Sexual harassment [is] any unwanted sexual comment, advance, or demand, either verbal or physical, that is reasonably perceived by

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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.I). “[I]t is unwanted sexual or genderdirected 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. 135) 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.” (GCFA Legal Manual, p. III-45: 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. 135) 5. Clergy and laity in ministerial roles shall include clergy as defined by the BOD ¶141, retired clergy members of the annual conference, and any other person in a ministerial role as explained and illustrated on p. 136 of the BOR. 6. Pornography is defined on pg. 149 of the BOR 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, Glacial Lakes District 605-334-5248 District Superintendent, Prairie Hills District 605-343-3172 District Superintendent, Sakakawea District 701-255-0800 District Superintendent, Eastern Sunrise District 701-364-1941 or 605-886-2242 Bishop’s Assistant for Connectional Ministries 605-996-6552 Office of the Bishop, Dakotas Conference 605-996-6552 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. 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_________________________________

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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, 1984, Paragraph 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, 1984, Paragraph 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. II. 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, 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. III. 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. IV. 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. 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: 1. Pastor inform own District Superintendent, and they, together, contact the Bishop. 2. 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 I.

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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. 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 effected, return to the prior Conference relationship will be facilitated according to procedures prescribed by the Discipline. V. CONCERNS FOR FOLLOW-UP 1. 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). 2. Because of the covenantal 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. 1. Eligibility. All clergy member in full connection (Deacons, Elders or Associate Members) who have served at least an equivalent of fulltime 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, he/she will be eligible to apply again after serving another equivalent of seven years under full-time appointment. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Application for Short Term Leave. Persons should apply to the local Staff/Pastor Parish Committee and District Superintendent for approval at least two months prior to the Spring, Summer or Fall board meetings of the BOM taking place in advance of 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. 5. 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. 6. Evaluation. The BOM will regularly evaluate the Short Term Leave program and make adjustments or changes as it believes necessary. 7. 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.

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. In Mission congregations or in congregations with characteristics of a mission congregation housing arrangements will be negotiated per paragraph 259.1.a. 4 (2008 Discipline) I. Standards for Parsonage Furnishings A. Heating system with humidifier and dehumidifier as needed. B. Central air conditioning or adequate window air conditioning.

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C. Hot water heater. In areas of problem water, proper water conditioning equipment should be provided and the church/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. 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. 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)

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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 light 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. Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 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 2012 Book of Discipline, Paragraph 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 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: 1. Maximum weight: 15,000 pounds. For clergy couples the weight limit will be 120% of the stated maximum weight. 2. 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. 3. The term â&#x20AC;&#x153;household goodsâ&#x20AC;? does not including the following: automobiles, trucks, vans, mobile homes, campers, trailers, boats, canoes, kayaks, airplanes, snowmobiles, motorcycles, mopeds, golf cars, other similar vehicles or any items not accepted by the carrier. 4. The moving expense of inventory, equipment and so forth of a business, activity or hobby, shall be the responsibility of the clergy. 5. 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. 6. The moving expense shall not cover storage, warehousing, handling, or insurance while in storage or warehousing. 7. 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. Also, the cost of the move is taxable income for the individual and will be reported as such to the IRS. 8. 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

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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. 9. 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. 10. The moving policy, including any adjustments or exceptions, shall be under the supervision of the Cabinet and the Director of Financial Services. *The cost of motel, meals, and vehicle expenses while moving are the expense of the clergy/family and at present are deductible from income taxes.

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 single way to solve a crisis, but they all have certain ear marks: 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. Crisis 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, bishop’s assistant for connectional ministries and communicator. 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 the lay leader. 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. Bishop’s Assistant and 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. 4 Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel provide 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, chairs. Possibly soft drink machines could be available. Ample Opportunity for telephone and FAX lines. Do all members of the team have cellular telephones? 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. Credit to: Tom McAnally, Director, United Methodist News Service and United Methodist Communications, “Not If, But When” manual.

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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/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. 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 ____

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XII. STATISTICS DISTRICT&&&CONFERENCE&TOTALS

MEMBERSHIP&&&PARTICIPATION 1"Beginning(Membership 2a"Received(by(Profession(of(Faith 2b"Restored(by(Affirmation 2c"Correct(by(addition 3"Transfer(from(Other(UMC 4"Transfer(from(Non"UMC 5a"Removed(by(Charge(Conference 5b"Withdrawn 5c"Correct(by(subtraction 6"Transfer(to(Other(UMC 7"Transfer(to(Non"UMC 8"Removed(by(Death 9"Total(Membership( 10"Average(Worship(Attendance 11a"Children(baptized 11b"Adults(baptized 12"Prepaptory(Members 13"Constituency(Roll 14"Enrolled(in(Confirmation(Class Small&Group&Participants 15"CHILDREN 16"YOUTH 17"YOUNG(ADULTS 18"OTHER(ADULTS 19"TOTAL 20"Average(attendance(Sunday(school 21"Vacation(Bible(School(participants 22"Sunday(School(classes 23"Other(ongoing(classes 24"Short"term(classes/groups 25a"UMM(Members 25b"Amount(paid(for(UMM(Projects 26a"UMW(Members 26b"Amount(paid(for(UMW(projects (27a"UMVIM(teams 27b"UMVIM(participants 28"Person(engaged(in(mission 29"Persons(served(by(Daycare/Education(ministries 30"Persons(served(by(outreach,(justice,(mercy(ministries

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PRAIRIE& HILLS

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12,728 291 15 121 143 117 88 103 103 77 33 217 12,874 8,085 230 14 2,387 3,026 343

9,107 168 10 23 65 85 33 78 78 47 44 154 9,021 5,270 148 36 836 2,842 233

7,384 135 6 44 55 31 125 43 43 48 24 121 7,269 3,473 84 18 570 1,933 90

7,287 121 10 36 63 24 68 23 23 33 22 106 7,266 4,073 92 15 431 2,511 187

36,506 715 41 224 326 257 314 247 247 205 123 598 36,430 20,901 554 83 4,224 10,312 853

2,582 1,239 218 2,743 6,782 2,195 2,953 270 187 251 385 23,297 1,501 76,972 10 59 1,199 1,127 38,636

1,215 722 115 1,392 3,444 1,637 1,179 139 102 73 59 1,497 1,003 53,974 13 108 1,149 315 29,700

708 353 99 796 1,956 780 681 109 77 64 74 27,412 624 45,653 2 8 342 215 37,296

908 577 88 1,638 3,211 1,012 1,066 129 86 108 141 6,489 940 36,136 7 26 434 540 6,792

5,413 2,891 520 6,569 15,393 5,624 5,879 647 452 496 659 58,695 4,068 212,735 32 201 3,124 2,197 112,424

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EASTERN& SUNRISE SAKAKAWEA

95,397,148 61,149,461 7,638,660 9,300,353

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PRAIRIE& HILLS

CONF& TOTAL

36,855,956 38,661,794 232,064,359 4,852,711 3,910,465 25,702,189

33"Debt(secured(by(Church(Assets 34"Other(debt 35b"Apportionments(Paid 35c"Percent(of(Apportionments(Paid 37"General(Advance(Specials 38"World(Service(Specials 39"Conference(Advance(Specials 40"Youth(Service(Fund 41"Other(UM(Ministries 42"Conference(Special(Sundays 43"Direct(UM(Gifts 44"Non"UM(Gifts 45"General(Special(Sundays 46"Clergy(Non"Health(Benefits 47"Clergy(Health(Benefits 48"Pastor's(Salary 49"Associate's(Salary 50"Pastor(Housing 51"Pastor(Accountable(Reimbursements 52"Pastor(Other(Cash(Allowances 53"Deacon(Salary(&(Benefits 55"Other(Staff(Salaries(&(Benefits 56"Program(Expenses 57"Other(Operating(Expenses 58"Payments(on(Debt 59"Capital(Expenditures 60"Grand(Total(Expenditures(

5,827,914 52,163 1,790,181 89 82,144 0 127,799 27 985 814 47,276 248,305 25,877 73,318 372,896 1,911,302 176,735 371,238 179,139 37,497 30,897 2,096,452 613,189 1,637,062 761,430 2,123,279 12,707,842 GLACIAL& LAKES

INCOME 61"Giving(Units Operating&Income 62a"Pledge(Gifts 62b"Gifts(from(Identified(Givers(but(Not(Pledged( 62c"Gifts(from(Unidentified(Givers 62d"Interest/Dividends 62e"Sale(of(Church(Assets 62f"Building(Use(Fees 62g"Fundraisers 62"Total 63a"Capital(Campaign 63b"Memorials,(Endowments,(Bequests 63c"Other(Designated(for(Capital(or(Special(Projects 63d"Special(Sundays 64a"Equitable(Compensation 64b"Received(from(Connectional(Sources 64c"Other(Grants(from(Instituational(Sources

6,588

553,637 440 1,436,165 90 62,701 0 147,198 0 500 73 146,798 348,766 16,015 47,740 257,312 1,228,689 153,372 196,239 138,211 17,117 0 1,469,313 500,831 1,327,356 82,675 765,540 8,342,611

EASTERN& SUNRISE SAKAKAWEA 4,093

5,102,322 1,693,809 6,900,834 4,915,933 311,910 277,818 31,906 22,775 180,095 6,240 174,256 76,198 157,118 68,589 12,858,441 7,061,362 800,461 429,053 319,856 195,068 179,472 293,057 291,281 205,454 2,250 2,100 30,410 7,500 50,452 66,550

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3,416,880 212,000 1,134,640 94 45,170 0 78,912 0 3,341 0 27,780 87,950 10,794 42,791 218,450 1,091,849 27,250 228,428 111,738 421 38,171 548,384 156,924 681,376 217,520 802,185 5,554,074

2,038

3,380,990 13,179,421 734 265,337 1,052,955 5,413,941 89 90 55,633 245,648 209 209 102,892 456,801 0 27 1,483 6,309 196 1,083 96,256 318,110 77,603 762,624 11,843 64,529 52,690 216,539 290,700 1,139,358 1,205,995 5,437,835 134,166 491,523 197,423 993,328 119,192 548,280 11,179 66,214 0 69,068 815,322 4,929,471 215,074 1,486,018 985,339 4,631,133 482,866 1,544,491 437,453 4,128,457 6,346,469 32,950,996 PRAIRIE& HILLS 3,599

CONF& TOTAL 16,318

415,865 2,138,140 9,350,136 3,253,444 2,722,176 17,792,387 220,984 197,219 1,007,931 29,136 27,112 110,929 0 43,692 230,027 52,313 119,131 421,898 90,936 103,939 420,582 4,062,678 5,351,409 29,333,890 570,876 710,454 2,510,844 312,917 184,515 1,012,356 521,776 114,931 1,109,236 82,593 241,768 821,096 13,311 32,451 50,112 500 81,234 119,644 45,553 4,001 166,556

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Daycare/Education4ministries430EPersons4served4by4outreach,4justice,4mercy4ministries Church&Name 1 2a 2b 2c 3 4 5a 5b 5c 6 7 8 9 10 11a 11b 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25a 25b 26a 26b 27a 27b 28 29 30 GLACIAL&LAKES&DISTRICT ARLINGTON 111 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 111 40 0 0 47 43 6 23 11 0 17 51 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 138 LAKE4PRESTON4UNITED 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 17 8 0 0 9 21 12 36 3 24 39 102 10 25 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 290 284 BROOKINGS4FIRST 930 36 1 0 10 6 6 2 0 2 0 12 961 548 16 0 140 180 60 165 203 10 617 995 297 179 34 21 63 60 4,000 88 9,175 3 9 10 90 8,500 CANISTOTA4UNITED 139 5 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 140 136 2 0 2 16 6 126 36 16 17 195 22 80 2 6 2 0 0 0 800 0 0 31 0 2 COLTON 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 59 38 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 7 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 10 1,768 0 0 0 0 0 CHESTER 64 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 65 50 1 0 0 0 0 15 4 0 0 19 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 12 101 0 0 0 0 0 DELL4RAPIDS 203 4 1 5 7 4 0 11 0 0 0 10 203 75 7 1 37 31 8 24 16 3 65 108 20 20 5 2 2 40 2,000 10 50 0 0 45 0 200 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60 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DE4SMET 97 7 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 100 46 3 1 22 14 8 21 10 0 12 43 10 0 4 0 1 0 0 21 1,364 0 0 10 0 360 HITCHCOCK 191 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 189 88 3 0 38 14 4 24 32 5 20 81 40 45 6 2 2 0 0 54 2,900 1 7 11 0 15 BROADLAND 23 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 17 2 0 2 10 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 2 2 5 415 9 110 0 0 10 0 0 HURON4FIRST 845 18 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 5 0 10 852 464 23 2 236 245 18 180 112 25 132 449 106 161 9 16 20 0 0 87 0 0 0 34 85 785 HURON4RIVERVIEW 225 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 241 103 8 0 32 55 0 12 23 0 74 109 35 0 8 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 215 VIRGIL 51 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 53 41 0 0 6 23 0 5 0 0 7 12 0 0 5 0 5 0 0 13 300 0 0 50 0 200 IROQUOIS 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 84 43 5 0 18 18 4 41 7 0 8 56 12 36 3 2 0 0 0 18 1,300 0 0 0 0 0 ESMOND 30 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 10 0 0 6 2 0 1 2 0 1 4 4 14 2 1 1 0 0 8 240 0 0 0 0 0 DOLAND 43 1 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 47 23 0 0 12 15 0 12 0 0 3 15 6 32 1 1 0 0 0 10 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 REDFIELD 318 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 5 1 3 296 99 3 0 60 26 7 40 16 0 9 65 20 130 3 1 0 0 0 93 1,927 0 1 3 0 100 FRANKFORT 48 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 64 14 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 TULARE4UNITED 81 2 1 49 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 133 40 3 0 0 0 6 21 10 0 8 39 20 20 5 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WOONSOCKET 36 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 15 0 0 0 4 1 17 8 0 0 25 14 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BEN4CLARE 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 71 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BRANDON4CELEBRATION 361 19 0 0 8 13 0 0 0 3 2 2 394 277 10 0 72 267 40 104 65 9 93 271 125 75 10 8 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 550 GARRETSON 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HARRISBURG 312 5 0 0 2 0 9 0 0 7 0 3 300 201 5 0 5 264 6 74 54 0 12 140 44 47 9 1 3 0 0 55 1,585 0 0 0 0 1,700 SIOUX4FALLS4ASBURY 547 10 1 0 12 15 15 14 0 4 5 7 540 313 9 1 114 94 16 56 26 10 159 251 93 100 13 7 18 0 0 46 1,833 0 0 176 85 12,505 SIOUX4FALLS4EMBRACE 185 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 212 1,212 0 0 0 0 0 400 40 0 352 792 220 408 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SIOUX4FALLS4FIRST 1,157 13 0 0 30 4 0 0 0 8 0 25 1,171 480 16 0 262 225 12 130 40 12 215 397 50 80 11 8 10 125 680 108 8,406 0 0 36 65 2,000 SIOUX4FALLS4HILLTOP 303 3 1 0 4 2 0 37 0 3 1 5 267 212 13 1 62 48 24 44 29 6 24 103 68 40 9 3 11 0 0 36 1,704 1 19 55 88 2,367

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10 12 0 2 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 24 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2

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2 2 5 0 0 4 5 17 1 2 2 3 2 1 4 2 1 5 6 3 0 0 1 3 2 1 2 3 0 1 8

1 2a 2b 2c 3 4 5a 5b 5c 6 7 8

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14 6 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 3 3 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 13 10 152 0 5 5 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 57 0 8

40 66 133 11 0 10 50 224 0 44 14 26 30 9 8 3 7 17 25 36 11 13 0 0 6 6 0 0 6 3 61 4 100 13 4 11 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 16 1 12

20 28 55 9 7 0 20 50 0 33 0 8 8 6 2 0 4 15 30 12 4 0 7 0 0 0 25 0 4 0 50 0 15 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0

6 9 10 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 7 17 200 51 10 8 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 38 11 12

73 77 72 0 0 0 40 85 0 13 0 10 0 12 28 0 20 22 20 64 0 15 10 5 8 0 10 5 28 14 66 31 467 72 19 24 47 10 0 0 0 0 0 117 12 32

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54 66 128 5 0 10 0 182 3 30 0 23 0 15 1 2 2 18 15 30 8 14 9 0 4 4 5 0 16 10 108 21 120 49 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 0 0

75 160 159 35 65 18 60 158 2 60 9 10 18 9 15 0 4 6 55 68 40 48 3 0 8 31 17 0 0 0 70 0 8 5 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1

6 8 8 1 0 5 1 16 0 0 0 4 4 5 1 1 0 4 3 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 3 2 16 2 0 4 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 2

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0 0 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 700 0 0

17 163 10 10 35 18 8 0 0 0 0 0 26 9 22

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1 2a 2b 2c 3 4 5a 5b 5c 6 7 8

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1,473 60 0 935 1,906 0 264 351 0 0 573 5,743 BROOKINGS6FIRST 8,543,700 0 810,000 0 140,764 100 17,345 0 14,945 0 625 228 1,349 0 3,978 2,874 15,300 77,920 19,000 27,000 750 200 0 176,676 49,000 CANISTOTA6UNITED 1,297,060 140,000 0 0 26,909 100 155 0 2,694 0 0 0 0 17,025 393 1,916 10,200 20,240 0 0 0 0 0 18,361 12,427 COLTON 460,000 0 0 0 9,475 100 254 0 635 0 0 0 0 810 140 0 0 19,460 0 2,886 2,957 2,688 0 0 400 CHESTER 200,000 50,000 0 0 7,381 100 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 111 0 0 15,952 0 0 5,949 0 0 0 100 DELL6RAPIDS 1,300,000 141,504 0 0 16,625 53 869 0 1,829 0 0 0 0 957 20 1,916 10,200 40,087 0 4,657 6,000 0 0 7,364 4,873 ELKTON 325,000 5,000 100,000 0 1,332 15 108 0 108 0 0 0 0 256 0 0 0 10,847 0 3,791 0 9,823 0 0 621 FLANDREAU 1,794,000 600,000 0 0 20,913 100 120 0 439 0 0 0 1,810 0 86 1,916 10,200 30,902 0 3,045 1,428 0 0 10,395 1,838 EGAN 177,600 20,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,842 0 694 56 535 0 682 96 HARTFORD 1,680,000 18,000 70,000 0 35,958 100 971 0 989 0 0 0 225 2,900 436 1,916 10,200 46,195 0 0 4,208 0 0 24,058 7,571 HOWARD 1,500,800 17,000 0 0 21,710 100 4,402 0 5,299 0 0 0 0 10,554 701 1,916 10,200 38,885 0 2,854 1,218 0 0 1,524 1,093 MADISON 4,314,166 64,125 0 0 64,384 100 1,963 0 2,027 0 340 0 695 4,530 346 3,321 10,200 43,354 13,691 6,771 3,670 0 0 51,582 18,824 WHITE 900,000 35,000 0 0 5,064 50 130 0 135 0 0 0 0 0 322 0 0 17,316 0 3,353 0 0 0 0 1 AURORA 144,000 25,000 0 0 3,983 100 248 0 125 0 0 0 0 0 57 0 0 7,515 0 3,848 0 0 0 0 110 STERLING 0 0 0 0 3,124 100 37 0 20 0 0 0 0 45 71 0 0 6,993 0 1,425 1,306 0 0 0 184 ALPENA 80,000 0 0 0 600 8 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 19,200 0 0 0 0 0 480 0 CARPENTER 0 0 0 0 5,672 100 535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DE6SMET 783,000 111,424 0 0 10,976 100 459 0 200 0 0 0 0 407 498 0 0 17,055 0 1,700 0 9,264 0 5,290 1,157 HITCHCOCK 700,000 0 0 0 23,832 100 267 0 1,849 0 0 0 600 2,920 0 1,533 8,160 31,200 0 5,042 3,565 2,037 0 0 1,500 BROADLAND 130,000 0 0 0 4,159 100 534 0 829 0 0 0 0 600 0 383 2,040 7,800 0 1,938 0 0 0 0 350 HURON6FIRST 5,038,148 424,760 0 0 132,885 100 616 0 11,524 0 0 0 0 6,828 3,026 1,916 10,200 61,091 36,849 28,000 3,630 10,000 0 177,215 40,615 HURON6RIVERVIEW 527,400 113,000 0 350 30,942 100 769 0 634 0 0 0 1,503 223 362 1,916 8,160 39,880 0 4,100 6,686 0 0 18,360 770 VIRGIL 129,000 15,000 0 0 7,133 100 363 0 1,042 0 0 0 0 1,490 179 0 2,040 8,533 0 185 2,080 50 0 2,332 2,336 IROQUOIS 300,000 30,000 0 0 12,261 100 2,101 0 2,681 0 0 0 5,800 4,000 448 1,916 4,488 21,000 0 5,300 5,400 0 0 0 600 ESMOND 120,000 6,000 0 0 4,290 100 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 2,346 6,200 0 1,530 1,700 0 0 0 170 DOLAND 500,000 20,000 0 0 8,104 100 637 0 0 0 0 0 900 0 0 0 3,366 12,000 0 1,900 3,000 0 0 0 290 REDFIELD 1,207,000 930,956 0 0 44,644 100 1,815 0 8,120 0 0 0 0 8,996 137 1,916 8,670 35,445 0 8,943 3,777 0 0 29,140 1,394 FRANKFORT 75,000 9,930 0 0 7,426 100 0 0 497 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 1,530 6,255 0 1,578 0 0 0 480 462 TULARE6UNITED 230,000 4,117 0 0 5,000 64 25 0 228 0 0 0 777 720 181 0 0 18,818 0 2,404 1,386 900 0 2,050 1,984 WOONSOCKET 150,000 22,000 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 14,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 BEN6CLARE 0 0 0 0 6,844 100 787 0 787 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BRANDON6CELEBRATION 1,787,347 119,437 822,766 2,562 49,630 100 0 0 900 0 0 0 400 1,100 70 1,916 10,200 57,916 0 4,585 3,949 0 0 51,672 7,237 GARRETSON 0 0 0 0 2,080 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HARRISBURG 2,978,000 71,997 0 0 49,284 100 508 0 2,315 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,916 10,200 48,961 0 15,234 3,888 0 0 37,703 14,328 SIOUX6FALLS6ASBURY 2,185,165 50,008 90,000 24,922 106,805 100 5,840 0 5,187 0 0 0 5,338 20,550 1,260 1,916 10,200 59,454 0 15,500 6,092 0 0 153,182 58,174 SIOUX6FALLS6EMBRACE 2,400,000 350,000 1,728,288 0 9,734 100 40 0 740 0 0 0 0 2,250 0 1,916 10,200 62,000 0 18,000 3,000 0 0 393,000 55,000 SIOUX6FALLS6FIRST 14,369,373 286,153 0 0 236,633 100 4,038 0 10,500 0 0 0 1,212 55,216 1,253 3,832 20,400 78,566 39,125 38,000 7,255 0 0 331,955 101,420 SIOUX6FALLS6HILLTOP 1,500,000 227,675 0 0 29,579 47 1,345 0 828 0 0 0 0 1,500 180 1,916 10,200 54,961 0 15,000 961 0 0 96,052 7,695 SIOUX6FALLS6SOUTHERN6HILLS 1,500,000 32,000 1,689,000 22,000 2,000 8 1,149 0 820 0 0 0 0 0 720 1,916 10,200 49,000 0 5,300 1,200 0 0 38,000 12,000 SIOUX6FALLS6SUNNYCREST 1,912,326 58,000 168,000 0 75,434 100 638 0 3,238 0 0 0 3,500 11,336 1,262 3,087 10,200 51,375 15,886 5,550 2,055 0 30,897 68,616 23,893 SIOUX6FALLS6WESLEY 2,600,000 65,000 50,000 0 18,185 33 736 0 782 0 0 0 2,500 7,000 0 1,916 10,200 41,255 0 20,245 4,000 0 0 51,856 1,017 ALEXANDRIA 738,642 0 0 0 12,532 100 24 0 100 0 0 0 800 0 0 996 5,304 17,890 0 3,060 2,800 0 0 2,400 360 ETHAN 200,000 0 0 0 11,400 100 0 0 1,017 0 0 0 0 0 0 920 4,896 18,322 0 2,557 1,970 0 0 0 2,871

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3,199,000 0 14,894,800 950,000 1,100,000 3,113,000 587,000 0 346,000 78,047 988,100 110,681 132,000 15,327 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,600,000 100,000 140,000 0 1,720,100 205,500 250,000 20,000 463,088 0 227,969 0 50,000 1,000 5,000 8,500 15,000 35,000 4,681,600 565,103 500,000 125,700

EASTERN&SUNRISE&DISTRICT ABERDEEN6FAITH ABERDEEN6FIRST ABERDEEN6N6HIGHLAND BATH BRITTON CLAREMONT HECLA GROTON CONDE LEOLA FREDERICK MELLETTE6NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER BRISTOLEBUTLER CLARK GARDEN6CITY CLEAR6LAKE GARY FLORENCE HENRY KELLERTON MILBANK6CENTRAL MILBANK6PARKVIEW

1,165,300 83,892 492,508 0 7,144,750 269,147 142,000 5,000 773,399 87,740 29,700 300,538 980,000 76,054 875,000 78,000 720,500 0 1,542,000 91,043 853,777 65,856 1,197,800 272,286 1,575,000 35,446 1,847,000 12,442 769,400 164,981 334,000 0 100,000 22,427 730,000 0 330,000 0 573,000 130,000 387,600 10,000 2,210,100 1,104,531 295,000 75,217 30,000 8,500 332,300 17,201 3,215,287 526,767

GEDDES KIMBALL MITCHELL6FIRST MT6VERNON PLANKINTON WHITE6LAKE SALEM6UNITED MONTROSE STICKNEY WAGNER TYNDALL WESSINGTON6SPRINGS BERESFORD6ZION CANTON ELK6POINT6UNITED GAYVILLEEVOLIN N6SIOUX6CITY6ARK OLIVET SCOTLAND PARKER HURLEY VERMILLION WAKONDA IRENE VIBORG YANKTON

Church Name

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9,987 175,671 22,746 2,602 19,831 23,392 7,638 25,592 7,913 4 1,742 8,248 17,663 4,712 15,830 7,602 26,417 14,044 1,742 2,079 2,182 88,171 14,650

21,143 10,773 127,291 812 21,078 6,338 6,000 11,144 7,423 24,379 10,282 19,814 25,639 15,188 13,757 4,656 6,282 12,315 0 14,601 12,043 36,003 8,907 4,445 6,117 74,668

35b

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100 85 100 13 88 100 54 100 54 100 100 100 100 29 100 100 42 100 0 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

35c

0 15,088 1,286 0 927 719 1,119 382 549 6,788 600 121 389 60 226 0 796 422 0 184 145 4,675 738

772 1,590 10,087 138 36 710 125 1,957 9 863 85 101 234 631 2,397 1,142 266 387 14 270 365 360 2,122 1,731 716 4,700

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6,580 200 6,565 98 603 5,000 125 3,913 625 2,261 231 860 57 1,325 500 420 0 1,938 308 401 312 1,569 1,543 1,164 912 5,634

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37,500 0 4,974 4,937 0 13,733 0 2,000 0 0 60,660 33,716 19,456 6,047 0 11,552 0 1,500 1,017 0 27,307 0 3,607 4,218 0 14,260 0 1,425 1,000 0 10,114 0 2,429 3,184 2,000 16,457 0 3,781 6,870 0 36,409 0 7,500 3,750 0 29,400 0 2,450 5,600 0 12,600 0 1,230 2,400 0 35,000 0 6,349 3,247 0 40,871 0 2,768 3,553 0 55,500 0 9,177 919 0 41,374 0 2,722 3,000 0 3,432 2,400 1,606 1,000 0 10,000 0 7,596 2,200 0 18,850 0 1,879 7,495 0 10,150 0 975 0 0 19,285 0 4,720 2,774 0 19,286 0 0 2,837 0 44,538 0 4,923 2,381 0 16,840 0 649 2,487 0 8,531 0 329 1,260 0 11,721 0 660 1,731 0 61,118 16,068 6,000 5,500 0

0 0 345 4,132 527 0 0 20,165 0 0 7,723 0 500 0 7,000 36,271 1,088 3,832 20,400 65,282 48,033 20,394 10,796 0 0 0 1,500 900 0 1,916 10,200 56,716 0 0 2,100 0 0 0 0 225 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,700 4,800 0 0 0 0 1,855 149 0 4,080 17,618 0 0 500 1,642 153 1,916 4,080 17,618 0 2,575 4,243 0 0 0 50 935 0 0 2,040 8,809 0 1,287 2,122 0 0 0 0 0 670 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 167 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 0 141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 1,916 7,650 27,310 5,360 4,930 1,880 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,550 9,100 1,790 1,640 630 0 0 23 0 0 3 1,916 7,548 21,849 0 2,517 3,727 0 0 0 40 160 0 0 2,652 10,924 0 1,259 1,863 0 0 0 0 2,206 414 1,916 6,018 26,940 0 4,944 4,944 0 0 0 0 0 373 0 4,182 16,311 0 4,824 1,781 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 5,200 0 0 1,400 0 0 0 0 940 0 0 0 6,480 0 0 577 1,353 0 0 600 2,000 0 0 0 9,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 71,658 56,890 556 1,916 10,200 51,000 0 4,570 6,571 990 0 0 0 0 68 0 0 9,161 0 2,418 1,675 0

0 0 0 2,600 644 1,916 0 0 0 0 0 1,916 0 586 3,490 18,755 1,518 2,874 0 0 0 317 0 0 0 0 680 0 0 1,916 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,617 0 958 0 0 7,415 7,915 0 0 0 0 0 16,000 0 1,916 0 0 0 0 690 1,916 0 0 0 58 316 0 0 0 0 0 259 0 0 0 0 1,315 105 1,916 0 0 0 3,391 578 1,766 0 0 0 10,500 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 0 0 0 2,560 2,500 28 0 0 0 314 100 0 0 20 0 0 0 86 1,916 0 0 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 5,690 1,092 1,916 0 0 960 0 195 958 0 0 928 100 505 0 0 0 0 794 106 0 0 0 2,996 5,358 3,067 1,916

6,425 532 1,636 0 108,453 88,889 578 2,000 0 1,290 0 1,019 2,528 3,712 3,400 4,960 3,600 3,500 5,232 1,400 0 2,250 5,338 288 3,000 2,686 72,486 6,687 3,038 3,190 0 381 2,400 3,200 0 785 0 225 500 1 462 1 21,719 13,247 0 7,678 0 624 0 665 97,502 20,667

0 0 720 0 307,131 45,516 0 11,850 11,965 0 7,800 284 0 5,963 2,151 0 5,560 3,952 0 1,000 450 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,660 4,800 0 1,360 1,900 0 3,841 922 0 3,033 424 0 7,936 4,615 0 4,058 1,907 0 0 220 0 7,375 110 0 0 600 0 101,828 63,443 0 7,152 3,625

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ASSETS & EXPENSES: 31-Market value of land, buildings, equipemnt 32-Market value of all other assets 33-Debt secured by Church Assets 34-Other debt 35b-Apportionments Paid 35c-Percent of Apportionments Paid 37-General Advance Specials 38-World Service Specials 39-Conference Advance Specials 40-Youth Service Fund 41-Other UM Ministries 42-Conference Special Sundays 43-Direct UM Gifts 44-Non-UM Gifts 45-General Special Sundays 46-Clergy Non-Health Benefits 47-Clergy Health Benefits 48-Pastor's Salary 49-Associate's Salary 50-Pastor Housing 51-Pastor Accountable Reimbursements 52-Pastor Other Cash Allowances 53-Deacon Salary & Benefits 55-Other Staff Salaries & Benefits 56-Program Expenses

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740,000 4,903,000 3,842,008 170,000 100,000 100,000 0 0 667,400 90,000 90,000 920,000 90,000 2,374,900 300,000 200,000 0 0 1,750,000 2,543,000 250,000 0 0 0 840,836 1,301,600 308,000 0 800,000 331,827 480,000 241,000 80,000 708,000 3,386,000 0 775,400 1,791,833 75,000

0 594,000 1,056,004 1,200,000 3,020,800 60,000 5,000 10,000 0 0

SAKAKAWEA&DISTRICT CLEVELAND EDGELEY ELLENDALE6UNITED JAMESTOWN6FIRST JAMESTOWN6ST6PAUL MARION DICKEY JUD NORTONVILLE STREETER

BIG6STONE6CITY WATERTOWN6CORNERSTONE WATERTOWN6FIRST FAIRMOUNT KINDRED6CALVARY KINDRED6ZION LISBON ENDERLIN MILNOR WYNDMERE SHELDON OAKES COGSWELL WAHPETON6EVERGREEN ARTHUR CASSELTON FARGO6CALVARY FARGO6EDGEWOOD FARGO6FAITH FARGO6FIRST HILLSBORO6UNITED PAGE HOPE6UNITED FINLEY WEST6FARGO6FLAME6OF6FAITH CAVALIER6TRINITY CAVALIER6FIRST CRYSTAL DRAYTON PEMBINA HUMBOLDT6MN GRAFTON6FEDERATED ST6THOMAS GRAND6FORKS6WESLEY GRAND6FORKS6ZION HAMILTON HOLMES LARIMORE PARK6RIVER6FEDERATED

Church Name

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2,739 15,056 10,603 61,223 74,520 10,605 3,951 3,992 600 13,483

21,230 185,891 85,411 8,585 2,100 17,002 10,314 7,445 11,701 6,621 4,984 31,479 0 50,824 25,742 13,285 31,312 0 38,535 137,933 3,300 6,530 1,519 2,175 25,802 23,712 5,198 600 8,563 4,540 4,599 11,513 7,260 56,376 48,743 150 17,126 16,607 1,000

35b

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 14 100

100 100 100 100 29 100 75 100 100 100 100 100 0 100 100 100 29 0 100 100 51 100 100 100 100 100 100 28 100 100 100 100 100 83 100 11 100 100 23

35c

45 720 0 4,731 1,815 7,109 0 52 0 2,644

745 50 1,780 450 0 1,750 749 1,817 25 40 0 2,787 0 935 0 0 0 55 1,566 5,564 255 2,300 0 0 3,463 250 0 315 195 47 44 121 200 1,055 85 0 711 133 0

1,250 13,819 2,135 920 120 177 450 1,280 758 55 85 895 0 3,920 50,010 0 500 55 1,592 2,598 285 1,200 0 0 867 1,452 45 0 230 277 40 0 345 1,667 317 0 594 414 0

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0 732 0 0 800 0 0 0 0 0 2,593 0 0 3,639 0 0 954 0 0 55 0 0 35 0 0 400 0 0 1,500 0

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 847 0 0 0 1,500 0 3,524 0 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29,591 245 0 0 0 30,050 5,400 991 3,832 10,200 52,518 3,991 2,137 1,916 10,200 58,648 0 201 0 0 20,736 0 70 0 0 7,693 0 0 0 0 9,240 0 0 0 0 0 0 415 1,916 4,182 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 4,241 2,869 4,000 5,489 0 1,840 2,014 0 0

0 2,700 2,374 4,600 3,141 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

3,213 403,502 122,520 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 800 13,000 0 57,290 6,152 2,637 0 0 54,123 160,666 3,852 0 0 0 7,709 8,787 2,536 0 7,349 3,672 3,039 6,781 3,909 83,181 21,856 624 2,400 2,768 2,400

2,358 167,788 25,376 699 770 3,432 0 0 130 250 150 4,500 200 7,169 3,975 2,241 0 0 26,186 32,547 556 0 0 0 3,658 2,369 90 0 326 500 0 1,100 8,700 7,746 19,102 1 2,778 215 28,315

0 0 0 0 0 0 6,030 997 0 0 2,916 3,740 0 38,171 33,250 1,700 0 0 41,704 19,297 0 0 0 500 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 142 250 250 1,916 10,200 16,413 0 1,745 1,771 0 0 0 2,500 162,220 205 1,916 10,200 68,590 36,250 30,754 3,984 5,727 0 0 0 13,195 169 1,916 20,400 61,975 44,472 13,455 8,569 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,678 0 0 3,405 0 0 0 0 0 0 575 3,570 10,249 0 969 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,341 6,630 26,720 0 2,441 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 958 5,100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 800 1,325 208 1,916 10,200 21,518 0 2,650 3,706 0 0 0 0 0 120 0 0 8,928 0 1,475 2,053 1,601 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 9,338 0 1,388 1,685 0 0 0 500 3,700 0 1,916 8,568 31,565 0 7,700 817 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,632 5,669 0 0 400 0 0 0 6,989 3,032 568 1,916 10,200 50,916 0 2,890 2,999 0 0 0 50,100 28,666 0 1,916 10,200 33,420 0 4,251 5 0 0 0 0 2,031 0 0 0 14,323 0 1,822 2 0 0 0 0 0 774 3,832 20,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,607 136 1,916 10,200 54,378 17,467 8,121 6,394 0 0 50 0 1,581 3,049 1,756 9,350 67,904 0 18,997 1,848 0 0 0 0 0 90 0 0 10,828 0 0 4,359 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 0 322 729 958 5,100 44,125 0 5,464 5,620 0 0 0 0 4,014 1,285 0 0 35,105 0 7,690 2,557 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 4,788 0 1,050 349 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 258 415 0 0 14,570 0 1,410 5,351 3,124 0 0 87 2,208 32 0 0 8,990 0 870 3,302 1,927 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 7,440 0 720 2,733 1,595 0 0 0 0 120 1,916 5,406 15,681 0 1,946 3,750 0 0 0 0 1,652 105 0 2,856 13,482 0 3,057 0 0 0 0 0 2,831 587 1,916 10,200 58,638 0 3,558 2,055 0 0 0 0 620 1,627 1,916 10,200 45,150 0 4,390 3,413 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,601 0 1,007 392 0 0 0 1,750 2,289 0 1,916 5,100 40,087 0 5,861 2,760 800 0 0 2,137 2,244 277 0 0 19,537 0 3,500 4,100 0 0 0 0 0 275 0 0 27,600 0 3,000 3,000 0

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Church Name

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35b

35c

0 0 0 7,458 100 0 0 0 9,588 100 0 0 0 58,197 100 195,489 0 2,000 13,394 100 45,000 0 0 4,468 100 189,000 0 0 14,170 128 8,500 0 0 6,082 100 39,000 0 0 8,025 100 0 0 0 2,000 26 90,000 0 0 35,809 100 144,000 0 0 24,964 100 0 0 0 23,717 92 0 0 0 36,454 100 15,000 0 0 5,106 100 10,000 0 0 21,281 96 0 0 0 2,650 100 0 0 0 500 14 0 0 0 18,327 100 4,644 0 0 5,087 60 60,000 0 0 15,622 100 0 0 0 11,486 100 1,647 0 0 3,722 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,022 100 0 0 0 3,060 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,991 100 171,924 634,220 0 29,982 100 64,935 0 0 9,942 100 0 382,660 0 32,378 43 48,937 0 0 13,482 100 0 0 0 496 10 0 0 0 1,346 100 0 0 0 3,463 100 891,997 0 0 49,394 100 179,000 0 0 39,822 100 600,000 2,400,000 0 103,181 100 0 0 0 159,083 100 135,750 0 0 19,056 100 0 0 0 6,458 100 0 0 210,000 32,898 114 4,000 0 0 6,797 100 145,190 0 0 2,715 100 26,774 0 0 4,875 100 3,000 0 0 2,607 100 219,400 0 0 9,295 100 7,500 0 0 10,423 100 80,107 0 0 17,177 100 40,000 0 0 7,705 100 8,000 0 0 4,830 100 0 0 0 1,419 80

400 10 1,281 0 20 678 0 100 0 75 382 0 0 0 400 1,000 0 35 0 317 55 10 0 0 0 0 0 2,107 193 1,883 4,410 0 20 0 300 1,250 4,406 3,165 0 40 2,869 0 0 0 0 5 1,355 0 150 0 0

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50 0 3,273 307 230 110 915 840 108 622 603 90 0 395 0 2,000 0 3,723 0 2,029 70 400 129 1,000 0 0 0 2,500 400 1,164 735 25 2,417 0 8,634 7,407 2,956 13,224 423 0 250 465 240 1,568 400 1,287 2,565 1,866 550 375 0

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,058 0 0 680 0 0 0 0 320 0 0 994 6,411 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 826 6,345 0 725 0 0 0 0 0 1,350 0 333 0 0 350 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 978 0 0 1,000 0 0 8 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,907 4,800 1,570 4,500 6,850 0 0 0 1,335 0 4,429 609 934 500 1,500 0 300 950 450 1,422 943 804 3,850 500 2,350 1,400 14,970 700 1,469 375 2,336 0 0

2 220 659 165 85 0 0 0 0 0 358 150 0 238 0 0 0 0 0 382 185 147 0 0 0 0 0 505 212 315 534 5 0 0 10 165 0 783 30 130 870 0 0 0 190 90 300 0 0 0 0

0 0 1,916 1,916 0 1,916 0 0 0 1,916 1,916 1,597 1,916 0 1,916 0 0 1,916 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,916 0 1,916 0 0 0 0 1,916 1,916 1,916 2,874 0 0 1,916 0 0 0 0 1,916 0 1,916 0 0 0

2,550 3,468 10,200 7,446 2,754 10,200 0 0 0 10,200 10,200 9,350 10,200 0 10,200 0 0 10,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,140 3,060 10,200 0 0 0 0 10,200 10,200 10,200 15,300 0 0 10,200 0 0 0 0 4,590 5,610 10,200 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25,137 0 4,238 5,467 8,140 0 1,480 1,219 18,130 0 2,695 0 5,180 0 770 1,862 13,690 0 2,035 4,921 0 0 0 0 46,613 0 3,982 6,120 43,087 0 4,182 2,515 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,435 0 2,176 3,000 44,458 0 0 6,496 5,731 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27,250 2,537 940 21,251 0 3,980 3,013 14,682 0 1,368 2,082 2,705 0 252 384 6,366 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29,667 0 2,813 2,047 13,760 0 2,412 1,350 66,323 0 5,000 3,634 32,070 0 4,000 4,800 7,634 0 1,000 1,200 0 0 0 0 13,156 0 0 0 46,630 0 108,300 4,313 49,200 0 4,799 4,000 72,962 0 5,225 2,557 0 0 0 0 25,347 0 4,575 5,023 25,688 0 0 0 53,000 0 4,265 4,200 16,214 0 3,150 3,375 8,098 0 753 1,465 14,536 0 21,150 3,440 0 0 0 0 17,177 0 698 2,995 20,994 0 853 3,660 31,720 0 3,355 3,965 10,920 0 1,155 1,365 9,360 0 990 1,170 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 421 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 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 3,600 200 1,650 0 0 0 11,527 7,940 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,515 3,000 450 0 260 0 0 0 0 18,697 3,866 96,986 3,696 924 0 0 47,079 19,327 193,421 0 1,225 0 35,740 0 0 0 1,980 0 0 1,830 630 540 0

0 0 0 2,194 0 1,280 200 130 0 11,844 296 0 0 163 900 837 0 0 1,201 250 200 156 200 0 0 0 0 19,777 2,115 3,867 262 1 0 3,764 12,974 9,448 27,899 0 741 1,092 6,310 200 75 700 973 2,643 204 4,640 780 0 0

ASSETS & EXPENSES: 31-Market value of land, buildings, equipemnt 32-Market value of all other assets 33-Debt secured by Church Assets 34-Other debt 35bApportionments Paid 35c-Percent of Apportionments Paid 37-General Advance Specials 38-World Service Specials 39-Conference Advance Specials 40-Youth Service Fund 41-Other UM Ministries 42-Conference Special Sundays 43-Direct UM Gifts 44-Non-UM Gifts 45-General Special Sundays 46-Clergy Non-Health Benefits 47-Clergy Health Benefits 48-Pastor's Salary 49-Associate's Salary 50-Pastor Housing 51-Pastor Accountable Reimbursements 52-Pastor Other Cash Allowances 53-Deacon Salary & Benefits 55-Other Staff Salaries & Benefits 56-Program Expenses

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1,125,000 160,000 460,000

50,000 150,000 429,200 150,000 825,000 1,170,000 110,000 190,000 1,351,600 600,000 16,000 0 1,861,598 40,130 199,000 1,385,522 1,234,602 2,541,201 1,255,171 0 0 40,000 1,169,000 109,000 1,256,988 200,000 320,000 397,485 1,480,000 526,400 263,200 325,000 6,436,171 25,000 0 0 0 135,000 165,000 0 0 451,250 0 3,945,663 4,627,724 496,000

Church Name

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PRAIRIE&HILLS&DISTRICT CRESBARD TOLSTOY EUREKA ASHLEY FAULKTON GETTYSBURG ONIDA AGAR MILLER SELBY MOBRIDGE TIMBER6LAKE BELLE6FOURCHE CAMP6CROOK FAITH TRINITY6UMCELEAD PIEDMONT SPEARFISH STURGIS BURKE HERRICK COLOME GREGORY IONA MURDO DRAPER WHITE6RIVER MISSION WINNER HIGHMORE HARROLD BLUNT PIERRE6FIRST PIERRE6SOUTHEAST PRESHO KENNEBEC RELIANCE EDGEMONT PRINGLE FAIRBURN HOT6SPRINGS6UNITED PRAIRIE6VIEW PHILIP6PARISH RAPID6CITY6CANYON6LAKE RAPID6CITY6FIRST RAPID6CITY6KNOLLWOOD6HTS

0 0 0

146,670 0 57,200 0 140,000 0 42,000 0 444,573 0 108,000 0 82,000 0 5,300 0 215,600 12,600 140,601 0 4,000 11,075 0 0 33,620 0 0 0 0 0 191,926 0 217,316 174,632 194,130 0 113,054 90,380 0 0 0 0 27,500 0 0 0 0 0 19,745 15,000 35,055 0 44,000 0 0 0 9,000 0 6,730 0 6,199 0 0 0 33,776 1,899,559 25,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,000 0 740,000 0 0 0 0 0 90,000 0 0 0 221,675 130,834 321,795 255,910 178,000 0

179,846 49,000 17,004

35b

35c

9,282 7,996 26,904 9,848 33,127 30,475 10,112 3,980 32,664 19,212 8,100 1,500 0 1,200 5,576 34,740 35,233 69,928 21,557 0 4,702 2,739 31,907 1,395 17,002 7,709 16,270 3,993 65,344 15,746 5,581 6,433 114,024 5,474 11,150 4,820 4,574 4,775 2,136 0 5,000 15,183 13,697 137,055 137,356 17,516

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 47 0 102 62 100 100 100 55 30 100 100 77 41 100 100 100 71 100 94 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 0 31 100 100 100 100 100

0 18,850 100 0 6,244 100 0 6,770 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 734 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 1,414 0 0 0 0 0 445 0

0 0 0

863 350 0

3,589 0 590

250 0 0

0 0 0

0 21,656 0 10,828 0 10,828

0 0 0

1,893 2,673 947 1,336 947 1,336

0 0 0

556 0 519 0 0 0 0 0 115 1,916 6,120 22,903 0 2,611 4,428 0 455 0 152 0 0 0 0 700 253 0 4,080 15,269 0 1,741 2,729 0 511 0 6,524 0 0 0 0 5,080 0 1,916 10,200 34,666 0 8,995 1,055 0 590 0 1,045 0 0 0 0 360 0 0 0 8,839 0 731 684 0 9,583 209 15,690 0 0 0 0 0 252 1,916 10,200 47,416 0 5,561 4,357 0 762 0 534 0 0 0 2,443 1,335 262 1,916 6,732 32,018 0 3,286 4,869 0 712 0 710 0 0 0 115 1,000 55 0 2,448 9,745 0 1,000 1,482 0 265 0 545 0 0 0 1,556 1,972 160 0 1,020 4,640 0 704 476 0 557 0 917 0 105 0 4,543 3,017 200 1,916 10,200 36,500 0 3,615 5,680 0 8,530 0 6,429 0 0 0 30 0 730 1,916 7,140 26,720 0 3,656 3,895 0 178 0 850 0 1,378 0 650 35 477 0 3,060 10,022 0 1,766 487 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,589 0 489 0 0 0 0 2,282 271 1,916 0 44,875 0 2,383 4,021 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,120 0 0 5,554 0 5,598 0 2,453 0 0 0 2,420 3,637 433 1,916 10,200 55,500 0 3,966 3,638 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,398 4,203 0 1,916 10,200 43,029 0 3,763 5,440 0 3,011 0 13,733 0 0 0 43,572 9,431 2,993 1,916 10,200 56,486 0 6,161 8,000 0 827 0 851 0 0 0 992 2,825 292 1,916 10,200 48,786 0 6,000 1,742 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,916 10,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 145 0 0 0 0 0 0 145 0 0 0 8,460 0 0 0 0 997 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,180 48,267 0 4,006 7,163 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,020 5,363 0 450 800 0 15 0 661 0 0 0 0 159 258 1,916 6,630 24,811 0 3,864 3,575 0 6 0 516 0 0 0 0 0 287 0 3,570 13,360 0 2,080 1,925 0 596 0 659 0 0 0 800 1,307 41 1,437 6,834 26,566 0 2,851 3,960 0 180 0 133 0 0 0 140 0 11 479 3,366 8,855 0 950 1,320 0 639 0 1,722 0 0 0 0 6,328 0 1,916 10,200 63,881 0 9,032 6,472 0 37 0 1,945 0 0 0 0 2,000 0 0 5,202 18,204 0 6,000 5,000 0 0 0 275 0 0 0 0 365 0 0 2,550 9,102 0 3,000 2,500 0 185 0 350 0 0 0 0 460 0 0 2,448 9,102 0 3,000 2,500 0 3,054 0 23,488 0 0 196 17,440 7,840 1,054 3,832 20,400 64,416 39,262 11,095 2,168 0 263 0 326 0 0 0 0 522 186 1,916 10,200 37,290 0 13,359 2,249 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 107 0 0 0 18,500 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82 0 0 48,000 0 0 0 0 25 0 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 0 0 260 0 410 0 0 0 0 0 170 1,916 10,200 41,000 0 8,400 2,361 0 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,916 10,200 0 0 0 0 0 7,748 0 13,782 0 0 0 4,500 0 2,523 1,916 10,200 74,000 22,391 10,801 4,259 11,179 1,541 0 4,555 0 0 0 14,317 15,549 0 2,874 25,500 63,163 54,013 27,800 6,371 0 2,551 0 1,478 0 0 0 340 6,038 90 1,916 10,200 39,140 0 12,000 1,911 0

563 225 350

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 20,694 3,600 9,109 8,611 2,050 1,113 18,560 5,025 4,965 0 21,827 400 0 37,711 39,903 119,139 28,089 0 0 0 13,399 1,489 0 0 449 150 31,524 4,500 0 2,000 117,586 0 0 0 0 3,750 400 0 0 3,393 0 132,080 176,048 7,758

522 999 4,801 862 3,861 820 2,977 2,006 4,000 1,552 679 0 2,947 50 1,134 5,105 7,425 28,755 15,824 0 0 1,052 6,700 0 3,510 1,296 5,631 597 9,533 7,000 200 470 10,635 1,582 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 32,675 32,075 6,435

2,775 10,749 313 276 313 1,049

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239

0 69,240 250,772 1,206,839 5,600 218,540 0 14,971 15,188 87,827 23,551 103,350 2,877 36,041 0 26,855 0 9,019 0 8,245 0 2,739 0 8,565 2,400 100,352 0 29,590 3,214 83,778

24,341 0 167,603 0 64,900 26,000 3,970 0 11,054 0 12,450 0 5,317 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,450 0 5,600 0 21,740 0

EASTERN&SUNRISE&DISTRICT ABERDEEN6FAITH ABERDEEN6FIRST ABERDEEN6N6HIGHLAND BATH BRITTON CLAREMONT HECLA GROTON CONDE LEOLA FREDERICK MELLETTE6NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER BRISTOLEBUTLER CLARK

36,197 79,703 17,974 440,841 45,300 1,100 23,000 229,092 9,500 0 25,000 80,766 5,649 0 0 49,602 13,699 0 42,675 154,597 20,600 0 0 62,648 70,967 15,324 18,874 608,852 3,067 0 0 21,079 14,586 0 5,138 90,659 13,075 0 0 42,827 5,618 0 5,206 51,676 7,333 0 1,481 78,666 10,275 0 0 101,207 17,637 0 3,595 102,563 12,819 0 0 45,331 26,235 0 1,202,078 1,299,569 20,010 0 670 113,024 33,937 23,220 0 234,155 11,301 0 67,643 159,515 3,484 0 0 18,521 36,279 0 1,000 69,723 7,318 0 0 56,055 8,200 0 0 20,286 13,160 0 5,144 67,978 11,096 0 425 51,991 26,715 0 5,551 175,904 6,237 0 231 51,123 5,429 0 0 26,219 8,809 0 0 33,843 64,972 0 12,161 392,527

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Church Name

266,118 159,419 0 0 0 0 447,175 7,502 0 0 36,028 68,273 0 99,259 0 56,000 0 121,523 81,799 0 45,877 61,387 15,924 43,474 0 100,471 40,000 0 0 327,733

62a

27 0 660 0 0 16,500 18 0 49 30,080 86 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 86 0 16 0 95 0

320 125 41 31 74 48 277 24 0 16 22 40 0 73 41 120 74 156 68 27 51 28 20 27 50 50 30 10 28 300

62d

653 157 0 0 42 100 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0

7,425 10 1,826 0 3,695 237 3,058 0 3,533 204 31,713 2,400 20,974 10 504 131 3,840 0 0 577 500 181 500 268 12,246 404 3,569 26 700 760 2,102 43 3,058 0 5,712 15 0 72 1,329 2 45,010 7 1,300 0 25 0 0 0 1,314 84 2,399 0 166 163 233 1 373 103 7,009 2,111

62c

48,585 1,725 971,235 39,681 134,097 4,800 16,681 1,035 48,368 6,655 83,555 3,821 30,267 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97,530 3,870 24,950 0 76,130 5,281

87,791 0 53,808 45,664 150,858 0 9,216 16,210 71,627 25,471 2,224 2,200 57,103 20,234 50,294 24,193 111,756 81,412 0 23,900 10,140 630 0 1,224 36,568 8,966 6,374 22,215 26,095 42,312

62b

62f

62g

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

63a

63b

63c

63d

64a

64b

64c

0 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 420 400 0

527 0 48,138 0 1,100 0 90 0 1,213 0 1,871 0 466 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 440 1,050 380 1,050 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 1,950 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

366,079 71,959 13,358 10,500 6,059 0 0 0 170,160 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,500 57,740 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 48,902 0 0 0 917 0 0 0 155,205 0 20 0 8,659 0 0 0 34,389 0 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 486,108 14,470 11,670 0 18,755 0 0 0 25,402 0 0 0 0 0 160 0 75,909 0 0 6,888 0 0 0 0 41,322 0 596 0 5,000 0 0 0 40,701 0 600 0 0 0 0 0 74,510 0 300 8,084 2,500 0 0 0 71,677 0 100 2,727 0 0 0 0 126,700 7,406 2,520 0 2,350 0 250 500 53,787 0 199 0 677 0 0 0 85,815 12,700 355 0 1,533 0 0 3,979 114,954 0 4,153 580 1,787 2,250 0 500 209,137 0 2,508 0 670 0 0 0 81,871 9,715 0 0 0 0 0 0 25,231 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 101,736 0 13,300 0 343 0 0 0 63,317 0 172 0 5,779 0 0 0 15,949 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44,823 0 10,000 0 812 0 0 0 46,607 0 0 0 882 0 0 0 120,884 0 51,007 4,311 13,148 0 30,000 0 47,628 0 11,357 235 7,061 0 0 0 22,449 0 0 0 3,283 0 0 0 27,196 0 2,290 0 936 0 0 0 387,680 0 18,590 0 11,444 0 0 0

1,053 0 52,016 0 3,559 1,367 0 1,012,440 292,697 89,977 900 870 157,167 0 1,000 0 0 17,716 0 1,040 250 0 85,395 0 995 54 1,772 89,302 30,951 320 0 1,500 31,800 0 1,366 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 1,350 1,400 104,150 700 4,760 0 0 24,970 0 100 0 0 81,411 30,421 2,153

0 2,215 2,520 900 8,015 0 0 0 0 0 180 0 0 25 585 0 276 0 0 2,525 6,208 0 0 1,055 0 0 442 0 14,372 902 0 375 1,393 0 840 2,429 0 0 1,924 0 100 3,512 0 460 1,573 0 0 3,477 0 140 0 0 475 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 300 302 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 75 0 6,000 395 2,246 0 650 8,398 0 0 925 0 0 0 0 625 0 0 600 7,915

62e

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242 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,133 0 0 0 16,838 0 0 0 127,436 45,155 39,040 0 0 0 0 0 10,004 0

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Church Name

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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171,882 5,637 315 499,366 10,043 0 0 0 0 98,980 3,486 0 47,309 4,017 3 173,913 6,439 0 30,900 7,489 0 19,750 500 0 22,000 1,000 90 19,517 0 4 49,226 1,000 1,754 54,000 3,500 34 83,700 2,700 80 25,528 0 0 28,536 0 0 0 0 0 78,046 3,366 105 25,259 1,664 0 31,000 1,430 181

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700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

64c

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6,093 0 0 141 0 0 56,250 15,043 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,000 26,780 0 0 50,153 0

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65,786 4,712 182 3,900 0 0 0 5,261 0 59,496 1,008 333 29,080 478 0 22,850 4,468 292 377,055 55,256 257 25,485 2,829 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 17,808 3,020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89,049 12,911 0 0 0 0 126,508 7,403 766 212,114 15,484 8,013 87,989 3,711 8 122,558 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 116,436 0 0 8,194 702 50

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0 1,325 4,047 0 0 0 0 550 19 0 5,400 0 0 0 1,030 0 0 773 0 2,490 0 0 652 413 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 286 1,900 0 0 0 2,392 38,130 17,528 0 24,317 0 0 710 3,890 0 360 12,284 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,372 0 0 0

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76,052 0 1,160 658 2,355 2,063 0 17,900 0 0 0 85 688 0 258,539 0 11,088 0 0 0 0 66,237 0 85 0 1,450 0 0 30,588 0 5,200 0 265 0 0 28,383 353 0 0 330 0 0 752,134 152,365 4,145 0 40,350 0 0 29,380 2,525 425 18,825 965 4,800 44,504 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56,000 0 0 0 120 0 230 20,828 0 0 0 254 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104,146 0 6,790 2,623 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 607,017 48,075 10,599 0 78,564 0 0 681,276 33,102 2,260 0 5,814 0 0 96,308 295 5,550 0 0 15,000 0 135,213 0 1,213 0 0 0 30,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 121,808 0 0 0 325 2,400 0 8,946 0 50 0 120 0 0

950 0 500 500 0 0 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Index

Administrative Review Committee............................................................................................................................... 9, 198 Annual Conference Dates........................................................................................................................................ Title Page Attendance.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Appointments......................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Apportionments.................................................................................................................................................................. 205 Archives and History....................................................................................................................................................... 8, 119 Awards ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13, 142 Budget ................................................................................................................................................................................. 129 Builders Club........................................................................................................................................................................ 120 Business of the Annual Conference............................................................................................................................... 12, 23 Cabinet .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1,2 Camping............................................................................................................................................................................ 5, 110 Capital Campaign Feasiability Study................................................................................................................................... 21 Chancellors............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Children of the Harvest............................................................................................................... 11,117, Inside Front Cover Clergy Ethics........................................................................................................................................................................ 217 Closing Churches................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Common Table..........................................................................................................................................................4, 107,198 Communications................................................................................................................................................................. 108 Compensation of Clergy....................................................................................................................................................... 50 Consent Calendar.................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Continuing Education Policies........................................................................................................................................... 214 Conference Council on Finance and Administration........................................................................................47 120, 204 Conference Finance..................................................................................................................................................... 128, 129 Crisis Management.............................................................................................................................................................. 224 Dakota-Minnesota Episcopal Area....................................................................................................................................... iv Daily Proceedings.................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Deceased Clergy........................................................................................................................................................... 145, 154 Denman Awards.................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Developing Missional Leaders...............................................................................................................................4, 109, 196 Directories Clergy........................................................................................................................................................................ 56 Diaconate.................................................................................................................................................................. 55 Frequently Called Numbers....................................................................................................................Back Cover Laity........................................................................................................................................................................... 71 Missions........................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Parish........................................................................................................................................................................ 85 Director of Ministries Office.............................................................................................................................................. 108 Disability Guidelines........................................................................................................................................................... 212 Disaster Response....................................................................................................................................................9, 115, 224 District Committees........................................................................................................................................................ 9, 200 Episcopacy ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9, 198 Equalization.................................................................................................................................................................... 81, 201 Equipping MIssional Congregations Link............................................................................................................6, 113, 196 Equitable Compensation..................................................................................................................................................... 208 Expectations of Bishop........................................................................................................................................................... iv Extended Cabinet.................................................................................................................................................................. 2,4 ExtendingMissional Impact Link...........................................................................................................................6, 114, 197 Extension Ministries.............................................................................................................................................................. 48 First Choice United Methodist Federal Credit Union...........................................................................Inside Front Cover Foundation....................................................................................................................................................................... 9, 120 General Conference Delegations............................................................................................................................... 144, 201 Generating Missional Resources Link...................................................................................................................7, 118, 197 Haiti Solar Oven Project............................................................................................................................................. 11, 1116 Health & Benifits ....................................................................................................................................................Back Cover

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History and Archives....................................................................................................................................................... 8, 119 Honorable Location............................................................................................................................................................... 33 Housing Allowance.......................................................................................................................................................... 19, 20 Human Resources............................................................................................................................................................ 8, 121 Jubilee ................................................................................................................................................................................. 193 Laity Report.......................................................................................................................................................................... 112 Lay Leaders (District).............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Lay Ministry Coordinators................................................................................................................................................... 82 Lay Servant Leaders (Certified)........................................................................................................................................... 83 Memorium...................................................................................................................................................................... 15, 145 Missionaries..........................................................................................................................................55, Inside Front Cover Ministry Teams.............................................................................................................................................................. 43, 199 Mission Congregations Support Policy............................................................................................................................. 206 Moving Policy....................................................................................................................................................................... 223 Officers ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1, 195 Open Door.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Ordinands............................................................................................................................................................................. 163 Parsonage Standards............................................................................................................................................................ 221 Pensions........................................................................................................................................................................ 121, 208 Rules and Policies................................................................................................................................................................ 195 Resolutions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Related Agencies..................................................................................................................................11, Inside Front Cover Retired Pastors............................................................................................................................................................... 15, 157 Salary ........................................................................................................................................................................... 50, 207 Separation / Divorce Guidelines........................................................................................................................................ 219 Service Records.................................................................................................................................................................... 164 Sessions..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Sexual Misconduct Policy.................................................................................................................................................. 218 Short Term Leave Policy..................................................................................................................................................... 221 Spirit Lake Ministry....................................................................................................................................................... 12, 117 Spouses of Deceased Ministers............................................................................................................................................. 69 Staff ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Standing Rules...................................................................................................................................................................... 195 Statistics................................................................................................................................................................................ 225 Student Aid Guidelines....................................................................................................................................................... 216 Structure............................................................................................................................................................................... 195 Support Services...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Tree of Life....................................................................................................................................................................... 11,118 Trustees............................................................................................................................................................................. 8, 127 United Methodist Men............................................................................................................................................................ 7 United Methodist Women...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Unleash Prayer Movement...................................................................................................................................................... v Vacation Policy..................................................................................................................................................................... 212 Volunteers in Mission................................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Young Adult Ministry.......................................................................................................................................................... 112 Youth ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6, 114

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CAMPS www.dakcamps.org Lake Poinsett Camp/Retreat Center - Kyle Sachs 605-983-5547 20 South Lake Drive, Arlington, SD 57212 E: lpc@dakcamps.org Fax: 605- 983-3911 Storm Mountain Center - Scott Jensen E: sjensen@dakcamps.org 605)-343-4391 23740 Storm Mt. Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702 Fax: 605-343-0154 Wesley Acres Camp - Christy Heflin E: wac@dakcamps.org 701-733-2413 1821 115th Ave. SE, Dazey, ND 58429-9733 Fax: 701-733-2411 Camping Central Office E: info@dakcamps.org 605-996-6552 PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301 Fax: 605-996-1766

HOME, HOSPITAL & RETIREMENT MINISTRIES

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CONFERENCE OFFICERS

Bishop Bruce Ough, Resident Bishop 612-230-3334 122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55504 E:bishop@dakmnareaumc.org Conference Secretary Mark Ellingson 218-779-5707 PO Box 24, Northwood, ND 58267 E: mellingson56@gmail.com Archivist Laurie Langland, McGovern Library F: (605) 995-2893 605-995-2134 1201 McGovern Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301-7904 E: LaLangla@dwu.edu Conference Lay Leader Blaine Wilson 605-275-6078 105 S. Sycamore Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57110 E: wilsonbl@sio.midco.net Conference Associate Lay Leader Jerry Bottger 605-593-6873 P.O. Box 227, White River, SD 57579 E: lindambaldock@gmail.com Conference Treasurer, Jeff Pospisil 605-990-7786 PO Box 460, 1331 W. Univeristy Ave. Mistchell, SD E: jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org

WEB SITES

Dakotas Conference Dakotas Camping Dakotas Clergy Spouses Foundation Local Church Resources Tree of Life Ministry Youth Ministries United Methodist Church

www.dakotasumc.org www.dakcamps.org www.facebook.com/dakotasspouse.methodist www.DakotasUMF.org www.umc.org http://treeofliferelief.org/ www.dakyouth.com www.umc.org

INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS

Upper Room “Living Prayer Center” 1-800-251-2468 Infoserv 1-800-251-8140 Curic-U-Phone 1-800-251-8591 Cokesbury 1-800-672-1789 UMCOR Hotline 1-800-841-1235 UMCOR West Depot 1-801-973-7250 1479 South 700 West; Salt Lake City, UT 84104 E: bdiggs@umcor.org

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Conference Office www.dakotasumc.org

P: 605-996-6552 Box 460, 1331 West University, Mitchell, SD 57301-0460 F: 605-996-1766 Director of Ministries, Rebecca Trefz P: 605-990-7791 E: rebecca.trefz@dakotasumc.org Camping/Youth, Becky Holten P: 605-990-7783 E: becky.holten@dakcamps.org Communications, Doreen Gosmire P: 605-990-7794 E: doreen.gosmire@dakotasumc.org Director of Finance & Ad, Jeff Pospisil P: 605-990-7786 E: jeff.pospisil@dakotasumc.org Epuipper of Lay Ministries, Steve Trefz P: 605-990-7791 E: steve.trefz@dakotasumc.org Missional Leader Developtment, Doug Diehl E: doug.diehl@dakotasumc.org P: 605-770-7791 Missional Impact, Mike Flowers P: 605-770-7791 E: mike.flowers@dakotasumc.org Assist. Dir. or Finance, JoAnn Schlimgen P: 605-990-7787 E: joann.schlimgen@dakotasumc.org Benefits, Leanna Stunes P: 605-990-7785 E: leanna.stundes@dakotasumc.org Financial Assist., Susan Punt P: 605-990-7782 E: susan.punt@dakotasumc.org Asssit. to Dir. of Ministries, Bea Stucke P: 605-990-7791 E: bea.stucke@dakotasumc.org Communications Assoc., David Stucke P: 605-990-7795 E: david.stucke@dakotasumc.org Camping Assistant, Diane Weller P: 605-990-7780 E: diane.weller@dakotasumc.org Dakotas United Methodist Foundation 605-990-7790 or 800-224-6552 Executive Director, Sheri Meister P: 605-990-7789 Assoc. Director, Jerry Bass P: 701-775-5696 Administrative Assist., Dulci Stewart P: 605-990-7790

E; sheri.miester@dakotasumf.org E: jbass@dakotasumf.org E: dulci.steward@dakotasumf.org

District Superintendents Sakakawea Keith Nelson, 1223 Eagles View Lane, Bismarck, ND 58503 701-255-0800 E: keith.nelson@dakotasumc.org F: 701- 255-5070 Glacial Lakes Roy Caudill 4900 S. Pheasant Ln, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-334-5248 E: roy.caudill@dakotasumc.org F: 605-339-2718 Prairie Hills Randy Cross 5552 Limelight Lane, Rapid City, SD 57702 605-343-3172 E: randy.cross@dakotasumc.org F: 605-343-4684 Eastern Sunrise Marilyn Spurrell, 1550 3rd St W, West Fargo , ND58078 701- 364-1941 E: marilyn.spurrell@dakotasumc.org Roger Spahr, 1350 11th St. NE, Watertown, SD 50201 605-886-2242 E: roger.spahr@dakotasumc.org

PENSIONS & HEALTH BENEFITS

Leana Stunes, Conference Benefits Officer 605-990-7785 1331 West University, PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301-0460 F: 605-996-0827 E: leana.stunes@dakotasumc.org General Bd/Pensions-Health Benefits 1901 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, IL 60025 1-800-851-2201 EXTEND HEALTH www.extendhealth.com/gbophb 1-866-249-7785 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Customer Service www.bcbsil.com/members 1-866-804-0976 Medco Pharmacy www.medcohealth.com 1-800-841-2806 United Behavorial Health (UBH) 1-800-788-5614 Pastoral Consultation Services 1-800-842-2869 Flexible Spending Account - Ceridian (www.ceridian-benefits.com) 1-877-799-8820 Unresolved Health Claim Questions 1-800-851-2201 (prompt 2, then 0 for health team) Pension and Retirement Questions: 1-800-851-2201 (Prompt 1, then 0 for representative) Vision Benefit www.VSP.Com 1-800-877-7195 Web MD www. gbophb.org/ click on Health Flex/Web MD icon Virgin Health Miles www.virginhealthmiles.com 1-800-830-4312

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