2015 JOURNAL. THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE of THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Including

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1 2015 JOURNAL of THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE of THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Including The Official Proceedings of The Regular Session of The One-Hundred Seventy-Sixth Annual Conference Sunday, June 14 through Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Pheasant Run Mega Center St. Charles, Illinois Bishop Sally Dyck, Presiding Rev. Lora Zink, Secretary

2 OUR MISSION, PURPOSE, AND PRIORITIES MISSION is the action of the God of grace who creates out of love, who calls a covenant people community, who graciously redeems and reconciles a broken and sinful people in Jesus Christ, and who through the Holy Spirit calls the church into being as the instrument of the good news of grace to all people. Mission is also the church s grateful response to what God has done, is doing, and will do. A graceformed church is one which responsibly participates in God s action in and for the world. ( 69, page Discipline). THE PURPOSE OF THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE: The purpose of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference is to make disciples for Jesus Christ disciples who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will make a difference in the world by equipping its local faith communities for a ministry of witness, justice, hope and love, and by providing a connection for mission beyond the congregation; all to the glory of God. THE CONFERENCE PRIORITIES ARE: 1) Developing Leaders for the Church Conference will further develop systems to identify, recruit, train, support, and evaluate leaders, with particular attention directed to youth and young adults. Recruitment of clergy, especially among racial/ethnic minorities, also is essential to our mission and ministry and must be emphasized. 2) Developing and Redeveloping the Church The Northern Illinois Conference must continue to provide direction and resources (financial, human, and spiritual) for new church development and the redevelopment to exiting congregations. We affirm our commitment to the General Church priorities of the National Plan for Hispanic Ministries and Strengthening the Black Church. 3) Reconnecting the Connection The Northern Illinois Conference must strive to repair our disunities and strengthen our connection, our vital web of interactive relationships (Book of Discipline, 109) within our cultural, ethnic, and theological diversity. We will provide opportunities for dialogue around our rich Wesleyan heritage and explicitly claim and clearly communicate our identity as the people called Methodists. To aid in doing so, we will use emerging technology, multi-language publications and media, and public relation strategies. 4) Claiming Christ on the Margins The Northern Illinois Conference heeds the historic call of John Wesley to offer them Christ, and it reasserts its commitment to serve the neediest in our midst. We reaffirm our support of Shalom Zone, community development efforts, the Bishop s initiative on children and poverty, child, youth, adult, and family serving agencies that are in covenant with our conference, and other emerging ministries with the poor. Adopted in Revision by Plenary Session, Sunday, June 6,

3 THE CABINET Sally Dyck Bishop Arlene Christopherson Assistant to the Bishop Christopher Pierson Director of Connectional Ministries Martin Lee Director of Congregational Development and Redevelopment 3

4 THE CABINET (continued) Richard Wisdom District Superintendent Aurora Young-Mee Park District Superintendent DeKalb Zaki L. Zaki District Superintendent Chicago Northwestern Tracy S. Malone District Superintendent Chicago Southern Darneather Murph-Heath District Superintendent Elgin Lisa Kruse-Safford District Superintendent Rockford 4

5 2015 Ordination Class Front row (left to right): Scott S. Himel, Sarah Elizabeth Casey, Bishop Sally Dyck, Brittany R. Isaac, and HyernCherl Paul Lee. Back row (left to right): Sejoon Jang, Adrienne Trevathan, Thomas Rawlinson, and Lucas Pepper Commissioned Class Front row (left to right): Patricia Bonilla, Jungmi Kang, Bishop Sally Dyck, Kelly Van, Lindsey Long Joyce. Back row (left to right): Seamus Enright, Matthew Krings, Stephanie Escher, and Hogun Kim. 5

6 NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE 77 W. Washington Street, Suite 1820 Chicago, Illinois BISHOP Sally Dyck ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP ARLENE CHRISTOPHERSON 77 W. Washington, Suite 1820, Chicago DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS Aurora: DICK WISDOM 217 Division St., Elgin Chicago NW: ZAKI L. ZAKI 77 W. Washington St., Suite 1820, Chicago Chicago So.: TRACY S. MALONE 77 W. Washington St., Suite 1820, Chicago DeKalb: YOUNG-MEE PARK 951 S. 7 th St., Suite D, Rochelle Elgin: DARNEATHER MURPH_HEATH 217 Division St., Elgin Rockford: LISA KRUSE SAFFORD 951 S. 7 th St., Suite D, Rochelle CONFERENCE PROGRAM STAFF CHRISTOPHER PIERSON, DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES 217 Division St., Elgin, IL60120 ANNE MARIE GERHARDT, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS NIC Elgin Office, 217 Division St., Elgin MARTIN LEE, DIRECTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT 77 W. Washington St., Suite 1820, Chicago MICHAEL MANN, MISSION & ADVOCACY NIC Elgin Office, 217 Division St., Elgin, IL JEFF CASEY, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF OUTDOOR AND RETREAT MINISTRIES 200 Stam St., Williams Bay, WI SUSAN GIESELER, DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER NIC Elgin Office 217 Division St., Elgin CONFERENCE TREASURER LONNIE CHAFIN 77 W. Washington St., Suite 1820, Chicago CONFERENCE SECRETARY LORA ZINK 805 Covey Lane, Coal City, IL ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR STANDING RULES JACK RYDER 629 Barnsdale Rd., La Grange Park ASSISTANTS TO THE SECRETARY TJ KIM, MINISTERIAL RECORDS, 10 S. Walnut Lane, Schaumburg, IL CERNA RAND, NOMINATIONS, 1400 S. Arlington Hts. Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL ASSISTANT RECORDING SECRETARIES FRITZ BARTELS DEBORAH TINSLEY TAYLOR SHARON ENGERT RECORDING SECRETARIAL STAFF SHARON BULLMER PAUL JUDD JULIE BUNT GLENNA OLUMSTAD RICHARD FASSIG DAVID KALLER DAVE JUNGNICKEL RYAN SUTTON KATIE VOIGHT 6

7 TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES (DOCUMENT 100)... 9 DAILY PROCEEDINGS (DOCUMENT 200) CLERGY EXECUTIVE SESSION REGULAR SESSION LAITY SESSION ORDINATION WORSHIP SERVICE LIST OF CONFERENCE SESSIONS PERSONS EXCUSED FROM ALL OR PARTS OF THE SESSIONS OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION APPOINTMENTS (DOCUMENT 300) HISTORICAL REPORTS (DOCUMENT 400): available online and at conference office BUDGET (DOCUMENT 600) AUDIT RESOLUTIONS ADVANCE SPECIALS (DOCUMENT 640) ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (DOCUMENT 650) MINISTERIAL SUPPORT ITEMS (DOCUMENT 680) RESOLUTIONS (DOCUMENT 700) CHANGES TO THE STANDING RULES (DOCUMENT 702) POLICIES (DOCUMENT 703) STANDING RULES BY-LAWS DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS (BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE) ROLL OF LAY AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS LAY LEADERS CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTS CERTIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ORDAINED MINISTRY CLERGY SERVICE RECORDS ELDERS IN FULL CONNECTION

8 DEACONS IN FULL CONNECTION PROVISIONAL MEMBERS RECEIVED IN 2015 (ELDER TRACK) PROVISIONAL MEMBERS CONTINUED (ELDER TRACK) PROVISIONAL MEMBERS RECEIVED IN 2015 (DEACON TRACK) PROVISIONAL MEMBERS CONTINUED (DEACON TRACK) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AFFILIATE MEMBERS CLERGY FROM OTHER CONFERENCES CLERGY FROM OTHER DENOMINATIONS HONORABLE LOCATION (CONTINUING) HONORABLE LOCATION (RETIRED) CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP TERMINATED BY DEATH BY TRANSFER OUT BY SURRENDER OF ORDERS DIACONAL MINISTERS DEACONESSES AND MISSIONARIES LOCAL PASTORS CURRENT YEAR COMPENSATION ROLL OF DECEASED CLERGY GIFTS TO THE UM CLERGY FUND MEMOIRS ACTIVE CLERGY RETIRED CLERGY SPOUSES OF RETIRED CLERGY SPOUSES OF DECEASED CLERGY STATISTICAL TABLES ERRATA

9 DOCUMENT 100- BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES NOMINATING COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT (JUNE 2015) In accordance with the Standing Rules of the Northern Illinois Conference, the following persons, shown in BOLD FACE have been elected at the 2015 Annual Conference, to serve for the balance of the current Quadrennium, through June 30, 2016 or as noted at the end of this report. 001 Council on Finance and Administration District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Kristina Gaughan (2010) (Chair) A L W F Adult Rob Hamilton (2010) A C W M Young Steven Betzner (2010) CNW L W M Adult Dale Klassy (2008) E L W M Adult Nancy Jean Pendergrass (2008) CNW L W F Adult Amos Oladipo (2012) CNW C B M Adult Michael B. Morris (2006) E C W M Adult Kelli Beard (2012) CNW C W F Adult Teri Lafferty (2012) R C W F Adult Abbey Ogunbola (2012) CNW L B M Adult Joyce Frankfother (2012) D L W F Older Lynette Rice (2012) E L W F Adult Luis Reyes (2012) A C H M Adult Eusebio Juni Camacho (2012) E L H M Adult Ed Page (2013) CS L B M Adult Rudy Smith (2013) CS L B M Adult Stephanie Uhl (2012) CS L W F Young John Peter Meyers (2013) D C W M Older Mathew Smith (2015) R C W M Adult Tammy Biltgen Scott (2015) A C W F Adult Dan Slayden (2015) A L W M Adult 002 Committee on Personnel District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Class Beth Swanick (2008) (Chair) CNW L W F Adult 2016 Rex E. Piercy (2008) CNW C W M Adult 2016 Noah Panlilio (2008) D C A M Adult 2016 Tom Prather (2008) E L ME M Older 2016 Avani Cosset Christian (2012) A C A F Adult 2016 Cheryl Haack (2015) CNW L W F Older 2019 Betty Erickson (2015) A L W F Adult 2019 Jessie Cunningham (2015) CS L B F Older

10 003 Committee on Nominations District Lay /Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Class Anne Genther (2008) CS L W F Older 2016 *Ligaya Marasigan (2015) CNW L A F Adult 2016 Rita L. Smith (2008) CNW L B F Adult 2016 Colleen M. Norman (2012) CS C B F Adult 2016 Gladys King-Lucas (2008) CS C B F Adult 2015 Stephen Somuah (2007) CNW L B M Adult 2015 Laura Crites (2010) D C W F Adult 2014 Darneather Murph-Heath (2010) E C B F Adult 2014 Jonathan Crail (2010) CS C W M Adult 2017 Cerna Castro Rand (2010) (Chair) E C A F Adult 2017 James Loeppert (2009) E L W M Adult 2017 Mary Bohall (2015) R C W F Young 2019 Ester Lee (2015) A C A F Young 2019 Cabinet Representative: Zaki L. Zaki (2014) Director of Connectional Ministries: Christopher Pierson CNW C W M Adult E C B M Adult Conf. Lay Leader: Arnold Rivera CNW L H M Adult UMW Rep.: Jessie Cunningham CS L B F Adult UMM Rep.: Steven Nailor R L W M Adult Retired Clergy Assoc. Rep.: Council on Youth Ministries Rep.: Young Adult Council Rep.: Fellowship of Asian Americans Rep.: Black Methodists for Church Renewal Rep.: Deborah Dangerfield LaJunta Rep.: CS L B F Adult 10

11 004 Annual Conference Committee District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age *Hyernchern Paul Lee (2015) D C A M Young Allyson Talbert (2011) CS C B F Adult Diana Davis (2015) CNW L B F Adult Joyce Carrasco (2011) E L W F Adult William Green (2010) E C W M Young Alka Lyall (2012) (Chair) A C A F Adult Walton Davis Jr. (2010) CS L B M Older E. Maurlea Babb (2012) A L W F Older Daniel F. Diss (2008) A C W M Adult Maceo Pembroke (2008) CS L B M Adult Esther Lee (2014) CS C A F Young Nancy Vidad (2013) R C A F Adult Marc E. Dean (2012) CS L B M Adult Terry McDorman (2012) A L W M Adult Carleton Rogers (2012) E L W M Older Bert Schweinler (2012) R L W M Adult Hannah Kardon (2014) CNW C W F Young David Jungnickel (2014) D C W M Adult Tedd Steele (2012) A C W M Young Katie Voight (2015) R C W F Adult Judy Pohlman (2012) E L W F Older FAA: Sung Ja Lee Moon (ex-officio) E C F A Adult Conf. Lay Leader: Arnold Rivera (2008) CNW L H M Adult UMM Rep.: Steven Nailor R L W M Adult U.M.W. President: Dottie Priddy A L W F Adult 006 Credentials Committee District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Chris Druce-Jones (2010) R C B M Adult Ryan Sutton (2010) (Chair) D C W M Adult Roger Curless (2010) A L W M Adult CNW *Kathy Dickerson E L W F Adult Conference Registrar: Kara Berg E L W F Adult CS 11

12 008 Board of Pensions District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Class Sandra Jones (2010) CS L B F Adult 2016 Robert Poland (2010) A L W M Older 2016 Cynthia Zolk (2008) D C W F Adult 2016 Ronald D. Johnson (2008) D L W M Adult 2016 Joseph Johnson (2008) (Chair) CS C W M Adult 2016 George K. Gill (2008) E L W M Older 2016 Carol Caldwell (2008) E L W F Adult 2016 Dennis Langdon (2012) CS C B M Adult 2020 Emery Percell (2012) CS C W M Older 2020 Juancho Campanano (2013) A C A M Adult 2020 Javier Alberto Martinez-Osuna (2013) D C H M Adult 2020 Joane Patton-Seaton (2013) E C W F Adult 2020 Caleb Hong (2014) A C A M Adult 2016 General Board of Pensions: Lynette Rice (2014) E L W F Adult Cabinet Rep.: Arlene Christopherson (2014) C W F Adult Cabinet Rep.: Zaki L. Zaki (2014) CNW C W M Adult 009 Board of Trustees District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Class Harry Nicol (2014) CNW C M W Older 2016 Timothy Biel Sr. (2010) CS C W M Older 2016 *Martha Rudy (2012) CNW L W F Adult 2018 Tari Crema (2012) A L W F Adult 2014 Robert Burkhart (2007) (Chair) CNW C W M Older 2017 Constance Augsburger (2012) D L NA/W F Adult 2016 Vern White (2014) R L W M Older 2018 Brian Smith (2007) CNW C W M Adult 2016 *Romney Payne (2015) CS L B F Adult 2019 Cabinet Rep.: Zaki L. Zaki (2014) CNW C W M Adult Cabinet Rep.: Arlene Christopherson (2014) C W F Adult 12

13 013 Archives & History District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Marilyn Steenwyk (2008) CS L W F Adult Glenn R. Palmer (2012) R L W M Older Linda Priest (2008) E L W F Adult Insun Yoon (2008) (Chair) E C A M Adult Keck Mowry (2012) E C W M Adult Dan Swinson (ex-officio)(conf. Historian) E C W M Adult Carol Noren (ex-officio) CNW C W F Adult Betty Lusk (ex-officio) NJC CS L B F Older Donald Lust (ex-officio) African American Heritage Center CS L B M Older Richard Wang (ex-officio) R C W M Older Deanna Moore Mede (2015) R C W F Adult 022 Equitable Compensation Commission District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Timothy Rathod (2012) CNW C A M Adult David W. Davies, Jr. (2012) (chair) D C W M Older Paul Marshall (2012) D L W M Adult Sang Han (2014) D C A M Adult Teran Loeppke (2014) CNW C W M Adult Cabinet Rep.: Lisa Kruse-Safford 028 Episcopacy Committee District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Timothy Biel, Jr. (2010) CS C W M Adult Elisa Gatz (2008) (Chair) D L NA F Adult Brenda Merritt (2008) D L W F Adult Don Plock (2015) R L W M Adult Sung Ja Lee Moon (2010) E C A F Adult *Rick Bryant (2015) A L W M Adult Lay Leader: Arnold Rivera CNW L H M Adult Appointed 2010: Greta McDonald A C W F Adult Don Plock (2014) R L W M Adult Delia Ramirez (2013) CNW L H F Young Appointed 2011: Adonna Reid CS C B F Adult Jurisdictional Episcopacy: James Preston E C W M Adult Jurisdictional Episcopacy: Irma Clark CS L B F Older 13

14 032 Committee on Investigation District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Class Anna Shinn A C A F Adult 2020 Luis Reyes A C H M Adult 2020 Jane Eesley R C W F Adult 2020 Brian Gilbert D C W M Adult 2020 Greg Chapman A L W M Adult 2020 Vivian Matthews CNW L B F Adult 2020 Jack Ryder CS L W M Adult 2020 Alternates: Ryan Sutton D C W M Adult 2020 Anne Hampson CNW C W F Adult 2020 John Wesley Lee R C W M Adult 2020 Mark Himel A L W M Adult 2020 Phil Frey D L W M Adult 2020 Sue Layng R L W F Adult Congregational Development and Redevelopment District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Cecilia Harris (Chair) E C B F Adult Martin Lee (staff) CS C A M Adult James McDonald A C W M Adult *Rich Fassig (2015) D C W M Adult Michael Morris E C W M Adult Cabinet Rep.: Zaki L. Zaki CNW C B F Adult *Hwa-Young Chong (2015) CNW C A F Adult Jeff Brace R L W M Adult *Walton Davis (2015) CS L B M Older 045 Town and Rural Committee District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Bonnie Davies D C W F Older Jean Frey D L W F Older Ann Hecathorn D L W F Adult Bob Oorlog R L W M Adult Bev Lundquist D L W F Older John Wesley Lee (2014) R C W M Adult June Slick R L W F Adult 14

15 060 Program Council Officers: District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Chris Winkler (2012) (Chair) E C W M Adult Nancy Duel (2007) (Vice-Chair) E L W F Older Carol Hill (2013) (Secretary) CNW C W F Young Program Ministry Chairs: Nurture: Mark Manzi A L W M Adult Outreach: Mary Zajac A C W F Adult Safe Sanctuary: Linda Lowery E L W F Adult Witness/ Advocacy: P. Devon Brown CS C B M Adult Members at Large: Elizabeth Bowes (2014) A C W F Adult Conference Mission Secretary: Shirley Pulgar Hughes CNW C H F Adult Conf. Lay Leader: Arnold Rivera (2008) CNW L H M Adult UMW Social Action Coordinator: Beverly Bochenek CNW L B F Adult 061 Board of Church and Society District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Richard Bryant (2012) A L W M Adult Rodney Walker (2012) CS C B M Adult Delia Ramirez (2013) CNW L H F Young Paula Schwartzwalder (2012) E L W F Adult Ted Steele (2010) A C W M Young Michael Horsley (2010) A L W M Adult Igho Oraka (2012) CNW L B F Young Donald R. Linder (2012) CS L B M Older Curtis Verschoor (2008) E L W M Older Wendy Witt (2012) (Chair) CS C W F Adult Doug Asbury (2012) CS C W M Adult Sydney Parker Whitley (2006) E L W F Adult Betsy E. Ingstrup (2012) E L W F Adult Ilsup Ahn (2013) E C A M Adult Jim Best (2013) A C W M Adult Ex Officio (GBCS): Chris Pierson E C B M Adult UMW Social Action Chair: Beverly Bochenek CNW L B F Adult 15

16 062 Nurture 062a Education Work Area: District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Catherine Petersen (2009) CNW L W F Adult Dan Diss (2014) A C W M Adult Sharon Rice (2012) A C W F Young Larry Newton (2012) A L W M Adult Sherry Scates (2007) A C W F Adult 062b Evangelism Work Area: Lillie Childs (2012) CNW L B F Older Robert Sathuri (2012) (Chair) A C A M Adult Brian Channel (2011) R C W M Adult Monty Fox (2012) R C W M Adult Susan Laurie (2012) A C W F Adult Conference Evangelist: Rich Rubietta E C W M Adult Jackie Gentles (2013) CNW L B F Adult Conference UMW Membership Coordinator: Kathy Welk R L W F Adult 062c Spiritual Formation Work Area: Sara Rosellini (2012) E L W F Adult Judy Pohlman (2012) ( chair) E L W F Older Paul Andrew Judd (2010) D C W M Adult Irene Taylor (2012) E C B F Adult Barb Miller (2010) CNW L W F Adult Margaret Gramley (2012) E C W F Older Bonnie Davies (2010) D C W F Adult Rebecca Potter (2010) E L W F Adult Joyce Carrasco (2010) E L W F Adult Annette Elmore (2008) CS L B F Adult Jan Shaulis (2013) A L B F Adult Leslie Rogers A L W F Adult Fritz Bartels (2015) CS C W M Adult UMW Spiritual Growth Coordinator: CNW L A F Adult Varsha Parmar 062e Worship Work Area: Eun-Hye Choi (2012) A C A F Adult Mark Meyers (2012) R C W M Young Jan Ellen Graves (2012) CNW L W F Adult Barbara Farley (2008) A L W F Adult Hannah Kardon (2014) CNW C W F Young Kathryn Harr (2014) CNW L W F Older 16

17 District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Leanne J. Keate (2013) D C W F Adult Leslee Rogers (2014) A L W F Adult Avani Christian (2015) A C A F Young Fred Berchtold (2015) E C W M Older 062f Safe Sanctuary: Jean Bush (2012) E L W F Older Debra Mengler (2012) A L W F Adult Margaret Harrison (2012) A L W F Older Linda Lowery (2012) (Chair) E L W F Adult E. Maurlea Babb (2012) A L W F Older staff liaison: Eric Hoffman D L W M Adult staff liaison: Natarsha Gardner E L B F Adult 17

18 063 Board of Global Ministries District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Karen Fysh (2009) R L W F Older Marlene Stratton (2009) E L W F Adult Mary Ann Burson (2013) E L W F Older Anne Genther (2008) (Chair) CS L W F Older Larry Dunlap-Berg (2012) CNW C W M Young Eun Young Ko (2013) D C A F Young Valerie Collins (2014) CS L B F Adult Jungmi (Deborah) Kang (2014) CNW L A F Adult Mary Bohall (2015) R C W F Young Conference Mission Secretary: Shirley Pulgar Hughes CNW C H F Adult Aurora District Mission Sec: Steve Mindrup A L W M Adult Chicago NW Mission Sec: Chicago So. Mission Sec: Jan Stone-Paris CS L W F Adult DeKalb District Mission Co-Sec: Ed Heyer D C W M Older DeKalb District Mission Co-Sec: Linda Frana D L W F Adult Elgin District Mission Secretary: Eunbae Doh E C A M Adult Rockford District Mission Sec: R C A M Young NIC UMW E&I Coordinator: Jazelle Echols- Brown CS L W F Adult Aurora District UMW E&I Coord. : Barbra Farley A L W F Adult Chicago NW UMW E&I Coord. : Hae Shin CNW L A F Adult Chicago Sou. UMW E&I Cd. : Clara Houston CS L B F Older DeKalb Dist. UMW E&I Coord. : Susan Johnson D L W F Older Elgin Dist. UMW E&I Coord. : Lois Voss E L W F Adult Rockford UMW E&I Cd. : Pam Herriott R L W F Adult Disaster Coordinator: Christina Vosteen CS C W F Adult Hunger Coordinator: Refugee Coordinator: Sarah Hong A C A F Adult VIM Coordinator: Carol Meynen CNW L W F Adult Urban Ministries Coordinator: Robert Biekman CS C B M Adult 18

19 064 Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Christina Vosteen (2011) CS C W F Adult Emery Percell (2010) CS C W M Older Sang Hun Han (2010) D C A M Adult Jonathan Dean (2009) CNW C W M Adult Gladys King-Lucas (2008) CS C B F Adult Brittany Isaac (2008) CNW L W F Young Jonathan Crail (2008) (chair) CS C W M Adult Anitta Milloro (2012) R L W F Young Leah Ostwald (2012) E L W F Young Rita L. Smith (2015) CNW L B F Adult Hwa Young Chong (2015) CNW C A F Adult Ken Roh (2012) A C A M Adult Bromleigh McCleneghan (2014) CS C W F Young 065 Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Emmy Lou John (2011) A L W F Older *Hyernchern Paul Lee (2015) D C A M Young Char Cothran (2012) CS L B F Adult Britt Cox (2015) CNW C W F Young Noah R. Panlilio (2015) D C A M Adult Vivian McWilliams Green (2015) CNW L B F Adult Luenettie Jones (2009) CS L B F Adult Deanna Mede (2008) D C W F Adult Catiana McKay (2012) CNW C W F Adult Linda Hickok (2008) (Chair) E L W F Adult Laura Crites (2007) D C W F Adult Alka Lyall (2012) A C A F Adult Edgar Hiestand, Jr. (2012) CNW C W M Older Min Chea (2013) R C A F Adult Clair Marich (2014) A C W F Adult Ex-officio: Megan Dean E C ME F Adult Ecumenical Officer: Catiana McKay CNW C W F Adult 19

20 066 Commission on Religion and District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Annie Gonzalez (2012) CS C H F Adult *Chris Walters (2015) A C W M Adult Kyunghae Anna Shin (2011) A C A F Adult Francine Taylor-Thirus (2010) CS C B F Older Adonna Reid (2009) (Chair) CS C B F Adult Lennox E. Iton (2012) A L B M Adult Walton Davis (2012) CS L B M Older Virginia Rainey (2008) A C W F Adult Doo Soo Lee (2014) R C A M Young Elisa Gatz (2012) D L NA F Adult Katherine Thomas Paisley (2012) CNW C W F Adult Pat Wilson (2013) R L W F Older *Romney Payne (2015) CS L B F Adult David Lagos-Fonseca (2015) E C ME M Adult 067 Commission on Status and Role of Women District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Barbara Morgan (2012) (Chair) CS C B F Adult Kathy Jocobs (2012) CNW L W F Older Luis Reyes (2010) A C H M Adult Ligaya V. Marasigan CNW L A F Adult Irma Clark(2013) CS L B F Older Allyson C. Talbert (2007) CS C B F Adult Brian Smith (2011) CNW C W M Adult Kathryn Harr (2012) CNW L W F Older Laurel Gilbert (2012) A L W F Adult Colleen Norman (2014) CS C A F Adult Charlotte Christian (2013) CNW L A F Adult Beverly Bochenek (ex-officio UMW) CNW L B F Adult Kathy Welk (ex-officio UMW) R L W F Adult 20

21 071 Committee on Ethnic Local Church Concerns District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Stephen Somuah (2012) (Chair) CNW L B M Adult Doris Jamison (2012) CS L B F Adult Digna S. Campanano (2013) A C A F Adult Caleb Hong (2014) A C A M Adult 072 Committee on Accessibility Ministries District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Terry McDorman (2011) (Chair) A L W M Adult Alan Meyer (2012) D C W M Adult Deborah Potts (2009) E L W F Adult Mary Lou Stefanski (2009) CNW L W M Older Mark Harkness (2012) D C W M Adult Linda Hendelman (2012) CNW L W F Adult Gregory Jones (2013) CNW L B M Adult 074 Committee on Native American Ministries District Clergy Ethnic Gender William Owen (2009) E C W M Adult Joseph Standing Bear Schranz (2008) CS L NA M Adult Lu Tague (2008) D L W F Adult Amy Vanderkloot (2007) CNW L W F Youth James Rendel (2012) A L W M Adult Nancy Rethford (2014) A C W F Adult Adrienne Trevathan (2012) (Chair) CNW L NA F Young Gene L. Green (2015) CNW L W M Adult Michelle Oberwise Lacock (2014) A C M/E F Adult Kent Svendsen (2013) A C W M Adult Charlotte Christian (2013) CNW L A F Adult Age 21

22 075 Commission on Communications District Lay /Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Elizabeth Loredo-Rivera (2012) CNW L H F Adult Maceo Pembroke (2008) CS L B M Adult Karen Johnson (2012) A L W F Adult Matthew Johnson (2008) A C W M Young Vanessa Lyles (2008) CS L B F Adult Harriette Cross (2006) CS C B F Adult Tim Good (2013) A L W M Adult Carl F. Gilmore (2013) A L W M Adult Jeffrey Brace (2014) (Chair) R L W M Adult W. Colby Smith (2014) CNW L W M Adult 078 Council on Older Adult Ministries District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age C. Estelle Beaumont (2012) E L W F Older Tari Crema (2012) A L W F Adult Aquilino Javier, Jr. (Chair) CNW L A M Older Teri Lafferty (2012) R C W F Adult Anthony Thangarj (2012) CNW C A M Older Vivian Matthews (2014) CNW L B F Older James J. Barry (2013) CS L W M Older Joseph Kim (2013) A C A M Adult Darla L. Van Buskirk (2013) R L W F Older Betty Erickson (2015) A L W F Adult 079 Council on Young Adult Ministries District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Tom Bourke (2012) A C W M Young Audrey Moultrie-Singleton (2010) CNW L B F Young Charles Braboy (2012) CS L B M Young 22

23 080 Council on Youth Ministries District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age David Figueredo (2012) CNW L H/W M Youth Jason Bright (2012) A L W M Youth Kathlyn Talapian (2012) CNW L A F Young Danelle Baroja (2012) CNW L A F Young Conf. Youth Sec.: Barbara Javore (2008) CNW C W F Adult Jason Kehr (2012) A L W M Youth Mayalyn Cott (2012) A L ME F Youth Diego Cruz (2012) CNW L H M Young 081 Board of Laity District Clergy Ethnic Gender Rose Faulkner (2011) CS L B F Older Conf. Lay Leader: Arnold Rivera (2008) (chair) CNW L H M Adult Char Hoffmann (2012) E C W F Adult Joanne Mendicino (2012) A L W F Adult John Stauter (2008) D L W M Adult Karen Jeschke (2014) E L W F Adult Nory Liz Bettilyon (2012) A L H F Young *Gerald O. Hayes (2015) CNW L B M Older Conf. Lay Servant Ministries Dir.: Roger Curless A L W M Adult Aurora Lay Leader: Greg Chapman (2010) A L W M Adult CNW Co-Lay Leader: Donna Sagami CNW L A F Adult CNW Co Lay Leader: Vivian Matthews CNW L B F Older CS Lay Leader: John Abney CS L B M Young Dekalb Lay Leader: Jim Miller D L W M Older Elgin Lay Leader: Kathy Dickerson E L W F Older Rockford Lay Leader: Sue Layng R L W F Adult UMW President: Dottie Priddy A L W F Older UMM President: Steve Nailor R L W M Adult Conference UMYF President: Age 23

24 083 Children s Ministries District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Rhodalyne Crail (2011) A L A F Adult Lisa Henderson (2011) A L W F Adult Pearl Day (2011) CS L B F Older Diana Davis (2008) (Chair) CS L B F Adult Robbie L. Moultrie (2012) CNW L B F Older 088 Board of Outdoor & Retreat Ministries District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Shane Dare (2012) A L W M Young Caitlyn Butler (2012) A L W F Young David Jungnickel (2009) D C W M Adult Barbara Javore (2009) CNW C W F Adult Jim Miller (2008) (Chair) D L W M Older Cathryn Caliendo (2012) CS C W F Adult Barbara Page- Kell (2007) CS C W F Adult Jon R. Stewart (2012) D L W M Adult Irene Nance (2014) CS L H F Older Karen Huffman (2014) R L W F Adult Rolland Hayag (2013) R C A M Adult *Hong-kien Jeremiah Lee (2015) A C A M Adult Montel Putney (2015) R C B M Older 126 Strengthening the Black Church for the 21 st Century District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Robert E. Biekman (2013) CS C B M Adult Deborah L. Dangerfield (2013) CS L B F Adult Dennis M. Oglesby, Jr. (2013) (Chair) CS C B M Adult Angel Grant (2013) CS L B F Young Jon McCoy (2013) A C B M Adult Vickie Powell-Bass (2013) CS L B F Adult Rodney C. Walker (2013) CS C B M Adult Ora Whitehead (2013) CS L B F Young 24

25 127 Committee on Restorative & Transformative Justice District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Cheryl Speight (2014) CNW L B F Adult *Richard Mosley (chair) (2015) CNW C B M Adult *Lois Foster (2015) E L W F Older *Mary Rawlinson (2015) CNW C W F Adult *Edith Juanita Brown (2015) A L B F Adult *Linda Walker (2015) A C W F Older *Rachel Birkhahn-Rommelfanger (2015) CNW C W F Young *Jacques Conway (2015) CNW C B M Adult Church & Society: Rick Bryant (2015) SBC21: Rodney Walker (2015) COSROW: Barbara Morgan (2015) Conference Positions: District Clergy Ethnic Gender Age Conf. Lay Leader: Arnold Rivera (2008) CNW L H M Adult Conf. Secretary: Lora Zink (2008) CS C W F Adult Asst Sec Standing Rules: Jack Ryder (2002) CS L W M Adult Secretary of Global Ministries: Shirley Pulgar-Hughes (2013) CNW C H F Adult Urban Ministries Coordinator: Robert Biekman (2013) CS C B M Adult Treasurer: Lonnie Chafin (2000) CNW L W M Adult Conference Chancellor: Sam Witwer (2013) CNW L W M Older Dir. of Lay Servant Ministries: Roger Curless (2008) A L W M Adult Conf. Registrar: Kara Berg E L W F Adult Conf. Ecumenical Officer: Catiana McKay CNW C W F Adult 25

26 020 Board of Ordained Ministry District Member Type Ethnic Gender Age Anderson, Cynthia (2014) A E W F Adult Dickson, Wesley (2014) A E W M Adult Elder, Ann (2014) D L W F Adult Hampson, Anne (2014) CS D W F Adult Meyers, Mark (2014) R E W M Young Rogers, Derek (2014) A E W M Young Rossmiller, Pam (2014) R E W F Adult Brock, Kathy (2013) CS L B F Adult Gross, Gregory (2013) CNW D W M Young Hayes, Gerald (2013) CNW L B M Older Javier, Pong (2013) CNW L A M Older Jones, Chris Druce (2013) R E B M Adult Jueng, Ouk-Yean (2013) E E A F Adult Langdon, Dennis (2012) CS E B M Adult Mikels, Lynn (2012) E D W F Adult Nieves, Miguel (2012) CNW A H M Adult Preston, James (2012) E E W M Adult Scates, Sheryl (2012) A D W F Adult Woo, Kyeong Ah (2012) D E A F Adult Zavala, Roger (2012) E E H M Older Culpepper, Calvin (2011) R E B M Adult Doh, Eun Bae (2011) E E A M Adult Marino, Cindy (2011) A E W F Adult Reed, Adonna Davis (2011) E E B F Adult Talbert, Allyson (2011) CS D B F Adult Dorr, Wesley (2010) CNW D W M Young King, Claude (2010) CS E B M Adult Keller, Robert (2009) CNW RE W M Older Kwon, Duk (2009) A E A M Adult Pulgar-Hughes, Shirley (2009) CNW LP H F Adult Taylor Sanders, Michelle (2009) CS E B F Adult Anderson, Danita (2008) CS E B F Adult Aves, Kris (2008) D L W F Adult Choi, Eun-Hye (2008) A E A F Adult Hall, Trey (2008) CNW E W M Adult Harden, Harlene (2008) D E B F Adult Ntim, Kwadwo (2008) E E B M Adult 26

27 District Member Type Ethnic Gender Age Okayama, Liz (2008) CNW L A F Older Whang, Henry (2008) CS E A M Adult Mitchell, Tim (2006) D E W M Adult Kim, TJ (2005) E E A M Adult Bell, John (2004) A E W M Adult Blackwell, Phil (2004) CS RE W M Older Crain, Margaret Ann (2004) CNW RD W F Older Kyte, Janet (2004) E L W F Adult Obalil, Bill (2004) A E W M Adult KEY * Currently Serving ( ) Year of First Service or First Election DISTRICT MEMBER TYPE RACE/ETHNIC Aurora= A Lay= L Asian= A Chicago Northwestern= CNW Clergy= C African American= B Chicago Southern= CS Elder= E Hispanic= H DeKalb= D Deacon= D Multi-Ethnic= ME Elgin= E Retired Elder= RE Native American= NA Rockford= R Retired Deacon= RD White= W Associate Member= Local Pastor= A LP Notes: 1. Board of Pension members are elected for a term of 8 years. Only those persons in the class of 2020 are being elected for an 8 year term now. Those shown in the class of 2016 will fill out the remainder of that term. 2. In other committees with class designations, only those in the class of 2016 are being elected today for a full term. In other classes, they will complete that term. 3. All persons shown, other than the above, are being elected now for term lasting to the end of the current Quadrennium on June 30, Offices listed before committee member indicate membership because of office. These persons are ex-officio and have both voice and vote, but are not elected by Annual Conference. 27

28 NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One Hundred Seventy-Sixth Session Sunday, June 14-16, 2015 Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center St. Charles, Illinois Sunday, June 14, 2015 OPENING PLENARY CALL TO ORDER Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson opened the session with praise and devotion. Bishop Sally Dyck called the 176 th Session of the Northern Illinois Conference to order at 2:40 pm, June 14, 2015 in the Mega Center. The theme for the Annual Conference is Replenish. Lois Moreland-Dean prayed the opening prayer. The Annual Conference was greeted and welcomed by Rev. Alka Lyall, Chairperson of the Annual Conference Committee. ORGANIZATIONAL MOTIONS Rev. Alka Lyall presented the organizational motions: 1. That the agenda, as distributed at registration, be the tri-fold agenda provided in our packet. Motion carried. 2. That the registration list is the roll call of the conference. Motion carried. 3. That the Standing Rules as found in the 2014 Journal be the Standing Rules of the conference. Motion carried. 4. That the members of Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA), the Conference Board of Trustees who are not members of the Annual Conference, Conference staff, persons present in relationship to the documents before the Annual Conference who are not already voting members of the Annual Conference, and any others certified by the Credentials Committee who are not otherwise voting members, be seated within the voting bar of the Annual Conference. That members of CCFA and Conference Board of Trustees who are not already voting members of the Annual Conference be given the right of voice in this session of the conference. Motion carried. 5. That the voting bar be the plenary floor of the Mega Center from the end of the tables on the north (right) wall of the room to the south (left) wall of the room and from the presiding platform to the western wall of the room, excluding the seating in this space designated for guests and visitors. Motion carried. This concludes the organizational motions. REPORT OF THE CHAIR OF DAILY PROCEDURE Rev. Dr. Daniel Diss, Chairperson of Daily Proceedings, moved to accept the Historical Reports, Document 400. Motion carried. Presentation of Document U.S. Delegate Forum to Discuss U.S. matters at General Conference (yellow document). Motion carried. 28

29 Presentation of Document Resolution on Fossil Fuel Divestment. Document was amended by Rev. Joe Johnson, discussed and tabled until amendment could be shown on the screens. Removal from the Consent Calendar of Document Selection of Clergy Delegates to General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference. Reminders issued concerning: the responsibility of the Secretary to edit legislation; how to complete legislation requiring distribution outside of Annual Conference; how to correctly use the petition process. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Rev. Cerna Rand and Jim Loeppert seeking corrections to Document 100 Boards, Commissions and Committees Nominating Committee Preliminary Report June Nominations can be made or resignations accepted to the document until Mon, June 15, at 5pm. Positions are available through the quadrennium, June 30, Beloved Community (Monitor s Report) Rev. Adonna Reid, Chairperson of Committee of Religion and introduced the monitors and presented the work of the monitor in helping to establish the Beloved Community within the Annual Conference. Rev. Carol Madalin closed the session in prayer. OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE / ACT OF REPENTANCE The opening service began at 3:30 pm in the Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center, with members of the Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM), presiding. Praise and worship was led by Michael Jacobs. Rev. Carol Lakota Eastin, an Ordained Elder of the United Methodist Church, serving as a Superintendent in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, Kaskasia River District, presented the sermon Empty Vessels. Bishop Sally Dyck presided over the Litany of Repentance, and Rev. Michael Mann presented a review of the Native American Listening Sessions. CLERGY SESSION CALL TO ORDER The clergy session was called to order by Bishop Sally Dyck at 6:25 pm, and Rev. Addison Shields led us in singing And Are We Yet Alive. SEATING OF DESIGNATED LAITY Rev. John Bell, Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM), moved that the Standing Rules be suspended to allow the laity on BOM to attend the clergy session. Motion carried. BISHOP S REFLECTIONS Bishop Sally Dyck spoke a few words to all clergy on ministry, reminding us that we have something to offer this world that nobody else has. She spoke about Listening Sessions, the Church Assessment Tool (CAT), creativity, ministry for and with LGTBQ 29

30 persons and families, and about having people who will journey with us through our life-long ministry. BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY CHAIRPERSON S REPORT Rev. John Bell reflected on the work of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Members of the Board of Ordained Ministry were recognized for their work. Changes in the interviewing process were discussed as well other activities of BOM, such as focus on theology, the practice of ministry, and the Fruitfulness Project. MORAL AND OFFICIAL CONDUCT OF ALL ORDAINED MINISTERS AND LOCAL PASTORS Rev. Dr. Tracy Smith Malone, Dean of the Cabinet, stated there were no reports against clergy this year. THE PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MINISTRY Rev. Danita Anderson and Kris Aves presented the following who are recommended for full membership and ordination. The following are recommended for provisional membership and commissioning toward Deacons Orders: Patricia Bonilla Woodbine Cir., Vernon Hills, IL pbonilla@christumcdeerfield.org Bachelor Lake Forest College 2002 M.A. Education G-ETS 2007 (Female, H, PD) The following are recommended for provisional membership and commissioning toward Elders Orders: Seamus Enright 11N109 Muirhead Road, Elgin, IL seamus.enright@att.net Bachelor Judson College 2011 M.Div. Chicago Theological Seminary (Male, W, PE) Stephanie Escher 1020 N. Lombard Avenue, Oak Park, IL stephaniemescher@gmail.com Bachelor University of Colorado 1996 M.Div. G-ETS 2010 (Female, Native-American, PE) Jungmi Kang 2114 Sherman Ave. Apt. 1W, Evanston, IL Jung-mi.Kang@garrett.edu Bachelor Hyupsung University 2004 M.Div. G-ETS 2013 MTS G-ETS - (Female, A, PE) Hogun Kim Kedzie Avenue, Homewood, IL hogunkim78@gmail.com Bachelor Seoul National University 2006 M.Div. G-ETS (Male, A, PE) 30

31 Matthew Krings 200 Ridge, #2K, Evanston, IL Bachelor North Central College 1999 M.Div. G-ETS (W, M, PE) Kelly Van 900 Schultz Street, Lemont, IL Bachelor Warner Pacific College 1989 M.Div. G-ETS 2012 (Female, A, PE) Lindsey Long 4047 Prescott Avenue, Lyons, IL Bachelor University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign 2009 M.Div. Duke University 2013 (Female, W, PE) The following are recommended for full membership and ordination as Elder: Scott Sterling Himel 4202 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL Bachelor Illinois Wesleyan University 2009 M.Div. Duke University Divinity School 2012 (Male, W, FE) Brittany R. Isaac 1930 Ridge, B206, Evanston, IL Bachelor Illinois State University 1999 M.Div. Candler School of Theology, Emory 2004 (Female, W, FE) Sejoon Jang 2028 Arnold Street, Savanna, IL Bachelor Methodist Theological Seminary, Seoul, Korea 2006 M.Div. G-ETS 2012 (Male, A, FE) HyernCherl Paul Lee 235 N. Cedar Street, Waterman, IL Bachelor Hanshin University 2001 M.Div. Hanshin University 2006 M.Div. G-ETS 2013 (Male, A, FE) 31

32 Sarah Elizabeth Casey 2684 Lansdale Street, Aurora, IL Bachelor Illinois Wesleyan University 2010 M.Div. G-ETS 2013 (Female, W, FE) Thomas Rawlinson 7117 W. Hood Ave., Chicago, IL Bachelor DePaul University 2002 M.Div. G-ETS 2013 (Male, W, FE) The following candidates are recommended for full membership and ordination as Deacon: Lucas Pepper 1453 E. Evergreen Dr. #303 Palatine, IL Bachelor American University 2008 M.Div. G-ETS 2011 (Male, W, FD) Adrienne Trevathan 8027 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit G, Skokie, IL Bachelor Lambuth University 2006 M.Div. G-ETS 2009 (Female, W, FD) Each candidate was presented along with a brief introduction. Bishop Dyck made the motion to accept these candidates. Motion carried with acclamation. CONFERENCE RELATIONS REPORT Liz Okayama, Chairperson of the Conference Relations Committee, thanked the committee and presented the report. The Conference Relations Report was approved as presented. LOCAL PASTOR S REPORT Rev. Tim Mitchell, Chairperson of Local Pastors Division, presented the report. The report was accepted as presented. All motions were approved. Licenses were presented to new local pastors. Bishop Dyck thanked them for their ministry. 32

33 ORDER OF ELDERS REPORT Rev. Dennis Langdon presented the Elders report. ORDER OF DEACONS REPORT Rev. Sheryl Scates presented the Deacons report. CABINET / BOARD District Superintendent, Rev. Lisa Kruse-Safford presented Strengthening Skills for Ministry. At 8.06 pm, Bishop Dyck adjourned the Clergy Session, and Rev. Danita Anderson closed in prayer. LAITY SESSION CALL TO ORDER The Laity Session was called to order by Arnold Rivera, Conference Lay Leader, at 6:15 pm. Mr. Rivera introduced the Board of Laity, recognized Steve Nailor for 37 years of service on the board, reminded Lay Members of the reporting requirement, and reviewed dates of future Lay events, followed by a Youth celebration entitled What Jesus Imagines in the World. There was a presentation and discussion about Replenishing the Pews with Millennials. Communion was celebrated, and Laity Session was closed. MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015 PLENARY SESSION 1 CALL TO ORDER Bishop Sally Dyck called the session to order at 8:00 am; prayer was led by Dr. Lallene J. Rector, President of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, who also addressed the conference. HISTORICAL QUESTIONS & PRESENTATION OF PROVISIONAL ELDERS AND DEACONS The Historical Questions were asked of the candidates for full membership as Elder and Deacon by Bishop Sally Dyck. The Consent Calendar Rev. Daniel Diss presented the Consent Calendar for consideration. Document Selection of Clergy Delegates to General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference was removed from the Consent Calendar. A motion to accept the Consent Calendar as amended was made. Motion Carried. Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits (CBPHB) Rev. Joseph Johnson, Chair, and Mr. Woody Beddell presented the Annual Report of the CBPHB. Rev. Johnson presented the changes to Document , Benefits Program. The Health Care Pilot Program will continue. Mr. Bedell introduced his work with the conference and clergy Healthflex Program, reporting that our claims are below the average of other conferences using Healthflex. The United Methodist Clergy Fund Board presented a report of its activity and a check for $1.2 million that was collected in 2014 to CBPHB. 33

34 Beloved Community Report The Bishop invited Rev. Kathryn Paisley and the committee to give the Monitor s Report. The Report of the Bishop s Task Force on Cross-Cultural and Cross-Racial Appointments was presented. Closing prayer by Rev. Eric Doolittle, Chaplain of North Central College THE EPISCOPAL ADDRESS: THE STATE OF THE CHURCH The theme of the Annual Conference for 2015 is Replenish. Bishop Sally Dyck presented the state of the NIC through her message, Inner Strength for Greater Outreach. IMAGINE NO MALARIA OFFERING REPORT We have reached the $1 million goal in pledges. Rev. Gary Henderson, Executive Director of the Global Health Initiative, reported to the conference that as a denomination we have reached 88% of a $75 million goal. He thanked us for our generosity as deaths from malaria have decreased by half across the world. BIBLE STUDY Rev. Dr. James Forbes focused on Luke 4 and Matthew 5, 6, 7 The Spiritual Renewal of the Nation. Session closed. MONDAY AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION 2 CALL TO ORDER Bishop Sally Dyck called the session to order at 2:05 pm. Mr. Stan Campbell, Executive Director of Rockford Urban Ministries, led the assembly in prayer. LEGISLATION Rev. Daniel Diss presided over the discussion of the following documents. Document Reaffirmation of the Pathways to Economic Justice Motion carried. Document US Delegate Forum to Discuss US Matters at General Conference - Motion carried. LAITY ADDRESS Arnold Rivera, Conference Lay Leader, presented the Laity Address. Using the text of John 15:1-8 The True Vine INSTITUTE FOR CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Rev. Martin Lee, Director of Congregational Development presented the 2015 Class of the two-year Institute for Congregational Development. Certificates of participation were distributed. Frederick Bartels Timothy Biel, Jr. Eric Blachford Thomas Bourke 34

35 Jonathan Crail Harriette Cross Rosemarie Green SoYoung Kim Hyerncherl Paul Lee Yeonshin Rosa Lee Javier Martinez-Osuna Luther Mason Emily McGinley Victor O. Melad, Jr. Sibyl Mendenhall CheonEui Oh Hyo Sun Oh Amos Oladipo Sang Myung Park Adonna Davis Reid Mark Schol Lisa Telomen Deborah Tinsley Taylor Jason Turner Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey, Boston University School of Theology, closed the session in prayer at 3:04 pm. MEMORIAL SERVICE We remember those who have crossed the waters of the Jordan into the fullness of eternal life, we celebrate them even as we mourn their loss. The Memorial Sermon was presented by Rev. Melissa Myers as today we remember: Howard Benson July 3, 2014 Norah Joyce Bettilyon November 14, 2014 Draper Bishop December 27, 2014 Verla Blade May 20, 2015 John Walter Cason November 3, 2014 Martha Coursey December 3, 2014 James F. Engel, Sr. June 15, 2014 Richard S. Ferris April 19, 2015 Merle E. Hall June 8, 2014 Obed Henson October 31, 2014 Larry L. Hilkemann December 6, 2014 Evelyn A. Olsen Hollenberg July 28, 2014 Linda Hood July 18, 2014 Jodeen Immer January 15, 2015 Ruth Kortmeir May 17, 2015 Carolyn Stokes Lambert May 19, 2014 Dale Luther September 8, 2014 Camille Mitchell March 24, 2015 Marcella Nicholson October 12, 2014 Elizabeth Robinson March 9, 2015 Donald E. Rose December 12, 2014 Jan Schriver May 2, 2015 Samuel Son March 28, 2015 Gloria Jean Vosecky July 11, 2014 Mary Ann Wainwright January 26, 2015 Norma Wigginton February 11, 2015 Georgia Wynne October 7, 2014 Herbert Youngren July 6, 2014 Blessing & Benediction Bishop Dyck 35

36 MONDAY EVENING PLENARY SESSION 3 June CALL TO ORDER Bishop Sally Dyck called the session to order at 6:30 pm. Opening prayer was led by Rev. Miriam Castro-Rodriguez. LEGISLATION Rev. Daniel Diss presented the following documents for consideration: Doc Amend Standing Rule I.D. Motion failed. Doc Selection of Clergy Delegates to General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference Motion failed. JFON PRESENTATION Rev. Paula Cripps-Vallejo, Chair of Regional JFON, presented the annual report. The Bishop s Appeal Offering was received. HISPANIC MINISTRY CELEBRATION The work of Oscar Carrasco in the Latino/Hispanic Lay Ministry is celebrated. Hispanic Lay Academy Graduates - Certificates awarded to those completing the 3 year program. With the youngest to complete the program at 10 years of age. Those with a (*) were also commissioned as Lay Missioners, the youngest being 15 years of age. Petra Baza (*) Lorna Castro (*) Samuel Castro (*) Gladys Lucerna De Quiñones (*) Maria Duarte (*) Jesús Espinoza (*) Reyna Espinoza (*) Saturnino Espinoza (*) Vanesa Espinoza (*) Rocio Gonzalez (*) Leonidez Lopez (*) Fernando Monsivais Zureima Nicolas (*) Melissa Ramirez (*) Leticia Ramos (*) Ubaldo Ramos (*) Norma Robledo (*) Ramiro Rodriguez (Lay Missioner) Cristina Romero Estela Vazquez Emilio Véliz (*) Refugio Gonzalez (Lay Missioner) Auderine Molina (Local Pastor) Jesús Molina (Local Pastor) Cristobal Ramirez (Local Pastor) Ruben Rivera (Local Pastor) La Luz de Cristo, in Elgin - was chartered as a new UMC congregation, in Feb, charter members most by confession of faith. It took 2 years to train the officers to function as a UMC congregation. The congregation is led by Pastor Reuben Rivera. Session closed in song by worship leader Dr. Cynthia Wilson. Closing prayer by John Aubrey. 36

37 TUESDAY MORNING PLENARY SESSION 4 June 16, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Bishop Sally Dyck called the session to order 8:08 am. Opening music led by Dr. Cynthia Wilson. Bishop s Reading List Leader s Eat Last A More Beautiful Question Just Like Us Ancient Laws and Biblical Conversation Prayer was led by Marlene Stratton, First UMC, Elgin Bishop s Appeal JFON. Preliminary Report given by Lonnie Chafin, Treasurer $36, BELOVED COMMUNITY REPORT Rev. Adonna Reid and the Wellness Team reported on the inclusivity of the conference. CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (CCF&A) REPORT Kristina Gaughan, President of CCF&A, addressed the conference. Dick Cosko, President of Red Door Fund Presented report it has funded 25 church for $21 million. It is at maximum limit all churches are current. 3 of the 25 has increased their apportionment giving to 100%. Kristina Gaugan, President of the Board presented the annual report. The NIC was not able to pay its apportionment in full to the General Conference, as 2014 receipts were less than $6 million, however 174 churches paid their apportionment in full. Rev. Rob Hamilton explained the new Landscape portal tool, which will help us to be good stewards of the abundance of resources in our annual conference. The discussion and vote on the budget will take place in November. RAINBOW COVENANT RECOGNITIONS Michael Mann presented Rev. Shirley Pulgar-Hughes, Conference Secretary of Global Ministries. Awards were announced, and it was noted that NIC gave more to second mile than any other conference in The United Methodist Church. LEGISLATIONS: Rev. Daniel Diss presented the following document for consideration: Document Fossil Fuel Divestment - amendment offered, however it will be re-presented later in a format that is easier to understand. Closing Prayer was led by Rev. Steve Dahl. 37

38 TUESDAY MORNING PLENARY SESSION 5 June 16, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Session called to order by Bishop Dyck. Opening music was led by Dr. Cynthia Wilson. Opening Prayer was led by Rev. Oscar Carrasco. UNITED METHODIST MINISTRIES CREDIT UNION Rev. James Galbreath, Board member of UM Credit Union, presented the annual report. It has merged with the Land of Lincoln Credit Union to have a stable financial base. The credit union presented a check for $7500 to be equally shared with The Great Rivers Conference. Our portion of the check $3,750 will be given to the Bishop s Appeal Recipient for this year - JFON. COKESBURY PRESENTATION Rev. James Preston and Rev. Dennis Oglesby, Board Members of the United Methodist Publishing House, along with community resource consultants for Cokesbury explained some of the benefits of Cokesbury and Cokesbury.com for the conference. Closing Prayer Shalley Wakeman, Lay Leader RETIREMENT Service for Northern Illinois Annual Conference 2015 The Retirees receive a pin in recognition of their years of service to the Northern Illinois Conference. The Retirees have all been invited to share their wisdom with the conference on one of four questions: 1. If you could go back, would you still say, yes to being a clergy person? 2. What is the greatest life lesson you have learned through your role as a clergy person? 3. What was the most challenging part of ministry, what got you through it? 4. What advice would you give to new church leaders? What would you like to see from tomorrow s leaders in the church? The mantle was passed from Rev. Bill Obalil to Adrienne Trevathan. A list of those retiring, the question they addressed is in parenthesis after their name: Rev. Stephen Paul Aram (4) Rev. Robert A. Atkins Jr Rev. Betty Jo Birkhahn-Rommelfanger (4) Rev. Oscar Natanael Carrasco (3) Pastor Walter L. Coleman Rev. Stephen A. Dahl (3) Rev. David W. Davies Jr (1) Rev. Mark W. Jacobs Rev. James A. Ketzel (1) Rev. Pauletta J. Klimson Rev. William Ray Lenters (2) Rev. Maryann McFadden Meador Pastor Alan L. Meyer (1) Rev. Michael B. Morris (2) Rev. Harold Lynn Nicol (2) Rev. William D. Obalil (2) Pastor Cecilia Obret (1) Rev. Karen Lee Ann Schilling Rev. Richard R. Wood Rev. George T. Woosnam (4) 38

39 TUESDAY AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION 6 June 15, 2015 CALL TO ORDER At 2:07 pm, session began with music led Worship Leader Dr. Cynthia Wilson. Prayer was led by Rev. Gregory Gross BISHOP S APPEAL AWARD Bishop Dyck presented The Bishop s Appeal Award to the Aurora District. Total $42, At 2:22 pm, Bishop Dyck recessed the Northern Illinois Annual Conference session. THE UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, June 10, 2014 At 2:30 pm, Bishop Dyck called the corporate annual meeting of the United Methodist Foundation to order. The By-laws of the United Methodist Foundation of the Northern Illinois Conference provide that the Annual Conference will convene as the Annual Meeting of the Foundation for the purpose of electing board members and receiving an annual report. Brief Highlights Jeff Wallen, Board Chair Election of Class of 2015 Robert Whitley, Chair, Nominations Sach Diwan, Chicago Holy Covenant Marta Siaba Rodriguez, Chicago Humboldt Park Judge Thomas Sumner, St. Mark, Chicago Mark Himel, Grace UMC, Naperville George Gill, Barrington UMC A motion was made to accept the Class of 2015 as presented. Motion Carried. Board approved consulting and management contract with Envestnet, contact is Jim Lumberg Highlights of UMF Celebrating recent Grants through the Grants Program. Harry Nicol retired this year, new President of the Board is Rev. John Peterson. Rev. John Peterson, President of the UMF introduced himself to the conference. Bishop Sally Dyck adjourned the Foundation meeting at 2:51 pm. LEGISLATION Rev. Daniel Diss presented the following documents for consideration: Document Fossil Fuel Divestment - Presentation of amendment by Rev. Joe Johnson which will be treated as a substitution for the original resolution. Moved to accept the substitution as amended. Motion Not Carried. Document Fossil Fuel Divestment Moved to approve the original document. Motion Carried. 39

40 DISASTER COMMITTEE ON RELIEF Annual report presented by Rev. Christina Vosteen. Ministry of Disaster Response is not to restore but to renew. What is needed are your patience, your prayers, and your dollars, until such time as your presence is required. In receipt of over 700 flood buckets around 35,000. The church with the highest number is from South Chicago. Dekalb is the district with the highest numbers. Buckets will be going to Midwest Mission Distribution Center. CABINET REPORT Rev. Dr. Tracy Smith-Malone, Dean of the Cabinet, presented the cabinet report. Gift presented to Bishop Dyck and husband Ken. Barbara Pufundt, Aurora/Elgin District Administrative Assistant has resigned this year after 26 years of faithful service. Ashley Pierce introduced as the new Aurora/Elgin Administrative Assistant. Bishop Dyck thanked the cabinet for their faithful work in the conference. New Elgin Superintendent Darneather Murph-Heath introduced. FIXING OF APPOINTMENTS Appointments are now fixed on-line. NOMINATIONS REPORT Rev. Cerna Rand and Jim Loeppert presented the nominations report, Document 100, for the Annual Conference s review. A motion was made to accept Document 100. Motion Carried. Beloved Community gave a report concerning the nominations report young adult and ethnic representation. Next Annual Conference Nov 7, 2015 Rockford: Court Street UMC June 5-7, 2016 at Pheasant Run Katie Voight will be the new Chair of Daily Procedures for the upcoming Annual Conference. 4:17pm Rich Rubietta closed the conference in prayer. Adjourn until Ordination ORDINATION SERVICE TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015, 7:00 PM Candidates for Commissioning, Recognition of Orders, and Ordination as Deacons and Elders were presented. The ordination sermon, The Earlobe, Thumb, and Big Toe for Ministry, was preached by Bishop Sally Dyck. Bishop Dyck conducted the General Examination of those to be commissioned and ordained. Gifts were presented to those who were commissioned and ordained. The Bishop celebrated Holy Communion with those commissioned and ordained. The Annual Conference was dismissed with a blessing. 40

41 CONFERENCE SESSIONS (The Conference Sessions prior to 1968 are listed on pages of the 1968 JOURNAL of the Northern Illinois Conference.) NO. PLACE TIME BISHOP SECRETARY 130 DeKalb, IL June 8-12, 1969 Thomas M. Pryor Thoburn Anderson 131 DeKalb, IL June 7-11, 1970 Thomas M. Pryor Thoburn Anderson 132 DeKalb, IL June 6-10, 1971 Thomas M. Pryor Charles Klosterman 133 DeKalb, IL June 4-8, 1972 Thomas M. Pryor Charles Klosterman 134 DeKalb, IL June 3-7, 1973 Paul A. Washburn Charles Klosterman 135 DeKalb, IL June 3-7, 1974 Paul A. Washburn Charles Klosterman 136 DeKalb, IL June 1-5, 1975 Paul A. Washburn Charles Klosterman 137 DeKalb, IL June 6-10, 1976 Paul A. Washburn Charles Klosterman 138 DeKalb, IL June 5-9, 1977 Paul A. Washburn Charles Klosterman 139 DeKalb, IL June 4-7, 1978 Paul A. Washburn Charles Klosterman 140 DeKalb, IL June 3-6, 1979 Paul A. Washburn Charles Klosterman 141 DeKalb, IL June 1-4, 1980 Paul A. Washburn Charles Klosterman 142 DeKalb, IL June 7-10, 1981 Jesse R. DeWitt Carl A. Sattelberg 143 DeKalb, IL June 6-9, 1982 Jesse R. DeWitt Carl A. Sattelberg 144 DeKalb, IL June 2-5, 1983 Jesse R. DeWitt Carl A. Sattelberg 145 DeKalb, IL June 7-10, 1984 Jesse R. DeWitt Carl A. Sattelberg 146 DeKalb, IL June 6-9, 1985 Jesse R. DeWitt Jane A. Holmes 147 DeKalb, IL June 12-15, 1986 Jesse R. DeWitt Jane A. Holmes 148 DeKalb, IL June 2-6, 1987 Jesse R. DeWitt Jane A. Holmes 149 DeKalb, IL June 7-11, 1988 Jesse R. DeWitt Jane A. Holmes 150 DeKalb, IL June 7-10, 1989 R. Sheldon Duecker Jane A. Holmes 151 DeKalb, IL June 6-9, 1990 R. Sheldon Duecker Jane A. Holmes 152 DeKalb, IL June 4-8, 1991 R. Sheldon Duecker Jane A. Holmes 153 DeKalb, IL June 3-6, 1992 R. Sheldon Duecker Jane A. Holmes 154 DeKalb, IL June 5-8, 1993 R. Sheldon Duecker Daniel L. Swinson 155 DeKalb, IL June 11-14, 1994 R. Sheldon Duecker Daniel L. Swinson 156 DeKalb, IL June 9-13, 1995 R. Sheldon Duecker Daniel L. Swinson 157 DeKalb, IL June 8-11, 1996 R. Sheldon Duecker Daniel L. Swinson 158 DeKalb, IL June 7-10, 1997 C. Joseph Sprague Daniel L. Swinson 159 DeKalb, IL June 6-9, 1998 C. Joseph Sprague Daniel L. Swinson 160 DeKalb, IL June 5-8, 1999 C. Joseph Sprague Daniel L. Swinson 161 DeKalb, IL June 2-4, 2000 C. Joseph Sprague Daniel L. Swinson 162 DeKalb, IL June 1-3, 2001 C. Joseph Sprague Harriet McCabe 163 DeKalb, IL June 6-9, 2002 C. Joseph Sprague Harriet McCabe 164 St. Charles, IL June 5-7, 2003 C. Joseph Sprague Harriet McCabe 165 St. Charles, IL June 10-12, 2004 C. Joseph Sprague Harriet McCabe 166 St. Charles, IL June 8-11, 2005 Hee-Soo Jung Harriet McCabe 167 St. Charles, IL June 11-14, 2006 Hee-Soo Jung Harriet McCabe 168 St. Charles, IL June 9-12, 2007 Hee-Soo Jung Harriet McCabe 169 St. Charles, IL June 5-7, 2008 Hee-Soo Jung Harriet McCabe 170 St. Charles, IL June 7-9, 2009 Hee-Soo Jung Lora Zink 171 St. Charles, IL June 13-16, 2010 Hee-Soo Jung Lora Zink 172 St. Charles, IL June 8-11, 2011 Hee-Soo Jung Lora Zink 173 St. Charles, IL June 6-9, 2012 Hee-Soo Jung Lora Zink 174 St. Charles, IL June 5-8, 2013 Sally Dyck Lora Zink 175 St. Charles, IL June 8-10, 2014 Sally Dyck Lora Zink 176 St. Charles, IL June 14-16, 2015 Sally Dyck Lora Zink 41

42 EXCUSED ABSENCES ANNUAL CONFERENCE JUNE 14-16, 2015 NAME Phil Blackwell Gavin Brandt Kathleen Brinkmeier Gary Brooks Robert Campbell JoAnne Chase Laura Crites Regina Davis-Bridges Greg Eaton David Eichelberger Kazimierz Fiut Julie Fleurinor Susan Flinn-Portee Paul Fritz Margaret Gramley Donald Guest Anne Hampson Sandy Harbour Jon Hutchison Felicia Laboy John Wesley Lee Larry Moody Daniel Park Thomas Petty Cristobal Ramirez David Rogula Dean Shapley Ann Spurgeon Nancy Weingartner Mary Wise 42

43 OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION We hereby certify that the foregoing is the correct record of the proceedings of the 176 th Annual Session (counting all antecedent conferences) of the Northern Illinois conference of The United Methodist Church, held in St. Charles, IL June 14-16, SALLY DYCK, PRESIDING BISHOP REVEREND LORA ZINK, CONFERENCE SECRETARY 43

44 ORDINATION Certificate of Ordination This certifies that on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, Illinois, in accordance with the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church and the election of the Northern Illinois Conference, I ordained as a Deacon in Full Connection: Adrienne Trevathan SALLY DYCK, PRESIDING BISHOP 44

45 ORDINATION Certificate of Ordination This certifies that on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, Illinois, in accordance with the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church and the election of the Northern Illinois Conference, I ordained as Elders in Full Connection: Scott S. Himel Sejoon Jang Sarah Casey Meacham Thomas A. Rawlinson Brittany Isaac HyernCherl (Paul) Lee Lucas Pepper SALLY DYCK, PRESIDING BISHOP 45

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